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Alton I Moon 1868–1940 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 Jun 1868

Birth Location: Petersburg, Rensselaer County, New York

Death Date: 13 Aug 1940

Death Location: Petersburg, Rensselaer County, New York, United States of America

Father: Clark Moon

Mother: Louisa Shaw

Spouse(s): Clara Moon, Lillie Moon

Children(s): Raymond Moon, Rachel Moon, Bessie Church

In 1868, Alton I Moon entered the world in Petersburg, Rensselaer County, New York, born to Clark Tompkins Moon And Louisa Angeline Shaw. In 1870, Alton I Moon resided in Petersburg, North Petersburgh, Rensselaer, New Yor. In 1875, Alton I Moon resided in Poestenkill, Rensselaer, New York, USA. Alton I Moon married Clara B Moon, Lillie M Moon, and had children including Bessie Angelene Church, Rachel Moon, Raymond Moon. Alton I Moon passed away in 1940 in Petersburg, Rensselaer County, New York, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1868, Alton I Moon entered the world in Petersburg, Rensselaer County, New York, born to Clark Tompkins Moon And Louisa Angeline Shaw.
  • In 1870, Alton I Moon resided in Petersburg, North Petersburgh, Rensselaer, New Yor.
  • In 1875, Alton I Moon resided in Poestenkill, Rensselaer, New York, USA.
  • Alton I Moon married Clara B Moon, Lillie M Moon, and had children including Bessie Angelene Church, Rachel Moon, Raymond Moon.
  • Alton I Moon passed away in 1940 in Petersburg, Rensselaer County, New York, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Alton Moon's Ancestors

Self
Alton Moon
1868–1940
Birth Place: Petersburg, Rensselaer County, New York
Parents
Clark Tompkins Moon
1838–1899
Petersburg, Rensselaer County, New York
Louisa (Angeline) Shaw
1844–1890
Petersburg, Rensselaer, New York, USA
Grandparents
Simon (Tompkins) Moon
1809–1884
Petersburg, Rensselaer, New York, USA
Rhoda Saunders
1819–1851
Petersburg, Rensselaer, New York, USA
Thomas (K) Shaw
1811–1892
Plainfield, Massachusetts
Mary (A) Powers
1814–1877
Greenwich, Washington, New York, USA
Great-Grandparents
Simon Moon
1784–1857
Abigail Armsby
1790–1825
Jared Saunders
1790–1843
Rhoda Clarke
1791–1875
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Dake Moon
1759–1819
Lydia Waite
1759–1841
John Armsbury
1752–1845
Priscilla Tompkins
1756–1849
James Saunders
1748–1794
Elizabeth Crandall
1751–1833

Alton Moon's Descendants

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Alton (I) Moon (1 Jun 1868–13 Aug 1940) m. Clara (B) Moon (abt 1888–) m. Lillie (M) Moon (1869–1902)
  1. 1. Raymond Moon 1917–1956
  2. 2. Rachel Moon 1922–
  3. 3. Bessie (Angelene) Church 1897–1984

Alton Moon's Timeline

7 Records

1868
1 Jun 1868
Birth of Alton I Moon in Petersburg, Rensselaer County, New York
Petersburg, Rensselaer County, New York
1870
1870
Age 2
Alton I Moon resided here in Petersburg, North Petersburgh, Rensselaer, New York, USA
Petersburg, North Petersburgh, Rensselaer, New York, USA
1875
1 June 1875
Age 7
Alton I Moon resided here in Poestenkill, Rensselaer, New York, USA
Poestenkill, Rensselaer, New York, USA
1880
1880
Age 12
Alton I Moon resided here in Petersburgh, Rensselaer, New York, USA
Petersburgh, Rensselaer, New York, USA
1935
1935
Age 67
Alton I Moon resided here in Petersburg, Rensselaer, New York
Petersburg, Rensselaer, New York
1940
1940
Age 72
Alton I Moon resided here in Petersburg Town, Petersburg, Rensselaer, New York, USA
Petersburg Town, Petersburg, Rensselaer, New York, USA
1940
13 Aug 1940
Age 72
Death of Alton I Moon in Petersburg, Rensselaer County, New York
Petersburg, Rensselaer County, New York

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 Jun 1868
    Event Place: Petersburg, Rensselaer County, New York
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Petersburg, Rensselaer, New York; Roll: m-t0627-02756; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 42-24
    [2] New York, State Census, 1875
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Petersburg, North Petersburgh, Rensselaer, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 June 1875
    Event Place: Poestenkill, Rensselaer, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1875

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Petersburgh, Rensselaer, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Petersburg, Rensselaer, New York
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Petersburg, Rensselaer, New York; Roll: m-t0627-02756; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 42-24

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Petersburg Town, Petersburg, Rensselaer, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Petersburg, Rensselaer, New York; Roll: m-t0627-02756; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 42-24

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 Aug 1940
    Event Place: Petersburg, Rensselaer County, New York
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Petersburg, Rensselaer County, New York, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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