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Benjamin William Moseley 1827–1911 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 October 1827

Birth Location: Henry County, Georgia, United States of America

Death Date: 25 June 1911

Death Location: McDonough, Henry County, Georgia, United States of America

Father: Silas Moseley

Mother: NANCY **

Spouse(s): Sarah Moseley

Children(s): James Moseley, William Moseley, John Moseley, Nancy Moseley, George Mosely, Fannie Mosely, Silals Mosely, Ira Moseley

Benjamin William Moseley was born in 1827 in Henry County, Georgia, United States of America, the child of Silas Mercer Moseley And Nancy Yarbrough. In 1850, Benjamin William Moseley resided in District 42, Henry, Georgia, USA. In 1860, Benjamin William Moseley resided in Mount Carmel, Henry, Georgia, USA. Benjamin William Moseley married Sarah Elizabeth Gleaton Moseley, and had children including Fannie T Mosely, George G Mosely, Ira Moseley, James Buchanan Buck Moseley, John Moseley, Nancy C Moseley, Silals B Mosely, William F Moseley. Benjamin William Moseley passed away in 1911 in McDonough, Henry County, Georgia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Benjamin William Moseley was born in 1827 in Henry County, Georgia, United States of America, the child of Silas Mercer Moseley And Nancy Yarbrough.
  • In 1850, Benjamin William Moseley resided in District 42, Henry, Georgia, USA.
  • In 1860, Benjamin William Moseley resided in Mount Carmel, Henry, Georgia, USA.
  • Benjamin William Moseley married Sarah Elizabeth Gleaton Moseley, and had children including Fannie T Mosely, George G Mosely, Ira Moseley, James Buchanan Buck Moseley, John Moseley, Nancy C Moseley, Silals B Mosely, William F Moseley.
  • Benjamin William Moseley passed away in 1911 in McDonough, Henry County, Georgia, United States of America.

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Benjamin Moseley's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Moseley
1827–1911
Birth Place: Henry County, Georgia, United States of America
Parents
Silas Mercer Moseley
1792–1859
Elbert, Georgia, United States
NANCY (YARBROUGH) **
1804–1888
Henry, Georgia
Grandparents
Thomas Yarborough
1758–1840
Anson, North Carolina, United States
Margaret Garrett
1770–1857
Laurens, Laurens, South Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
Elizabeth Murray
1735–1824
Silas Sr
1730–1804
Ann Young
1734–1804
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Benjamin Moseley's Descendants

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Benjamin (William) Moseley (25 October 1827–25 June 1911) m. Sarah (Elizabeth Gleaton) Moseley (22 June 1832–4 March 1905)
  1. 1. James (Buchanan "Buck") Moseley 1857–1911 m. Orpah\ (Arpie Elizabeth Colvin) Moseley 1853–1917
    1. 1. Aisa Moseley 1896–1952 m. Hattie Elliott 1897–
      1. 1. Kenneth Moseley 1872–
      2. 2. Dana (E) Moseley 1924–
    2. 2. Walter (M) Mosley 1893–1968
    3. 3. Thomas (N) Mosley 1885–1943
    4. 4. John (W) Mosley 1890–1950
    5. 5. James (B) Mosley 1882–1960
    6. 6. Emma (Genora Moseley) Chafin 1886–1920 m. William Chafin 1881–
      1. 1. Homer Chafin 1906–
      2. 2. Mildred Chafin 1917–
      3. 3. Hugh Chafin 1909–
      4. 4. Lillie (B) Chafin 1913–
    7. 7. Sarah (Adeline "Adie" Moseley) Helms 1877–1942
    8. 8. Minnie (Ola Moseley) Smith 1880–1954 m. John (Rosheras) Smith 1875–1955
      1. 1. Elyea (Devou) Elliott 1908–1991 m. Travie Elliott 1903–1951 m. Turner (L.) Baker 1899–
        1. 1. Turner (Baker) Jr. 1934–2012
        2. 2. Patsey (Ruth) Baker 1930–2018
        3. 3. Riley Baker 1933–2022
      2. 2. Ethel (M) Smith 1902–
      3. 3. Adolph Smith 1908–
      4. 4. Floyd Smith 1896–
      5. 5. Lecory (Whitman) Smith 1916–
      6. 6. Wyman (P) Smith 1920–
      7. 7. Ernest (Unity) Smith 1919–
      8. 8. Lillie (Ray) Smith 1914–
      9. 9. John (B) Smith 1911–
  2. 2. William (F) Moseley 1850–
  3. 3. John Moseley 1853–
  4. 4. Nancy (C) Moseley 1859–
  5. 5. George (G) Mosely 1869–
  6. 6. Fannie (T) Mosely 1866–
  7. 7. Silals (B) Mosely 1864–
  8. 8. Ira Moseley 1871–

Benjamin Moseley's Timeline

6 Records

1827
25 October 1827
Birth of Benjamin William Moseley in Henry County, Georgia, United States of America
Henry County, Georgia, United States of America
1850
1850
Age 23
Benjamin William Moseley resided here in District 42, Henry, Georgia, USA
District 42, Henry, Georgia, USA
1860
1860
Age 33
Benjamin William Moseley resided here in Mount Carmel, Henry, Georgia, USA
Mount Carmel, Henry, Georgia, USA
1870
1870
Age 43
Benjamin William Moseley resided here in Loves, McDonough, Henry, Georgia, USA
Loves, McDonough, Henry, Georgia, USA
1880
1880
Age 53
Benjamin William Moseley resided here in Loves, Henry, Georgia, USA
Loves, Henry, Georgia, USA
1911
25 June 1911
Age 84
Death of Benjamin William Moseley in Henry County, Georgia, United States of America
Henry County, Georgia, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 October 1827
    Event Place: Henry County, Georgia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Loves, Henry, Georgia; Roll: 152; Page: 157d; Enumeration District: 067
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Loves, Henry, Georgia; Roll: M593_157; Page: 533B
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Henry, Georgia; Roll: M653_127; Page: 833; Family History Library Film: 803127
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 42, Henry, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Mount Carmel, Henry, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Henry, Georgia; Roll: M653_127; Page: 833; Family History Library Film: 803127

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Loves, McDonough, Henry, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Loves, Henry, Georgia; Roll: M593_157; Page: 533B

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Loves, Henry, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Loves, Henry, Georgia; Roll: 152; Page: 157d; Enumeration District: 067

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 June 1911
    Event Place: Henry County, Georgia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: McDonough, Henry County, Georgia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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