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Benjamin Moss 1790–1837 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1790

Birth Location: South Carolina

Death Date: 5 Jul 1837

Death Location: Stringer, Jasper County, Mississippi, United States of America

Father: Daniel Moss

Mother: Lydia Smith

Spouse(s): Sarah Hosey

Children(s): Samuel Morse, John Moss, Ransom Moss, Nancy Moss, Andrew Moss, Benjamin Moss, Anna Moss, Elizabeth Moss

The story of Benjamin Moss began in 1790 in South Carolina. In 1790, Benjamin Moss resided in Iredell, North Carolina, United States. In 1830, Benjamin Moss resided in Jones, Mississippi, USA. Benjamin Moss married Sarah Elizabeth Sallie Hosey, and had children including Andrew Jackson Moss, Anna Moss, Benjamin Franklin Moss, Elizabeth Moss, John Moss, Nancy Moss, Ransom Moss, Samuel Morse. Benjamin Moss passed away in 1837 in Stringer, Jasper County, Mississippi, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin Moss began in 1790 in South Carolina.
  • In 1790, Benjamin Moss resided in Iredell, North Carolina, United States.
  • In 1830, Benjamin Moss resided in Jones, Mississippi, USA.
  • Benjamin Moss married Sarah Elizabeth Sallie Hosey, and had children including Andrew Jackson Moss, Anna Moss, Benjamin Franklin Moss, Elizabeth Moss, John Moss, Nancy Moss, Ransom Moss, Samuel Morse.
  • Benjamin Moss passed away in 1837 in Stringer, Jasper County, Mississippi, United States of America.

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Parents

Spouses(s)

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Benjamin Moss's Ancestors

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Benjamin Moss
1790–1837
Birth Place: South Carolina
Parents
Daniel Moss
1750–1843
Wallingford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Lydia Smith
1759–1850
Norwalk, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
Grandparents
Daniel Moss
1714–1760
Wallingford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Mary Watts
1715–1760
Wallingford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Great-Grandparents
Solomon Moss
1690–1752
Ruth Peck
1696–1728
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Moss
1650–1717
Martha Lathrop
1656–1719

Benjamin Moss's Descendants

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Benjamin Moss (1790–5 Jul 1837) m. Sarah (Elizabeth Sallie) Hosey (2 May 1801–1871)
  1. 1. Samuel Morse 1829–1892 m. Mary (Elizabeth) Prescott 1828–1906 m. Catherine Mason 1851–1875
    1. 1. Thomas (Jefferson) Moss 1851–1892 m. Mariah (Jane) Hill 1857–1935 m. Catherine Mason 1851–1876
      1. 1. Columbus (Thomas) Moss 1892–1963 m. Estelle Cauthen 1899–
        1. 1. Jack (Scarbrough) Moss 1919–1996
        2. 2. Hazel Moss 1918–2001
        3. 3. Thomas (Craig) Moss 1921–1985 m. Vivian (Arlene) Lincoln 1925–2002
      2. 2. Orange (McKinley "Mac") Moss 1875–1962
      3. 3. Mary (Elizabeth) Moss 1872–1892
      4. 4. Lewis (Franklin) Moss 1874–1887
      5. 5. Thomas (Pinkney) Moss 1870–1953 m. Mary Morse 1874–
        1. 1. Carroll Morse 1898–
        2. 2. Anna (J) Morse 1896–
      6. 6. Henry (Carroll) Moss 1890–1893
      7. 7. George (Benjamin) Moss 1888–
      8. 8. Luther (Vincent) Moss 1887–1961
      9. 9. William (Huey) Moss 1886–1966
      10. 10. Cassandra (Cassie) Moss 1884–1967
      11. 11. John (Wesley) Moss 1882–1958
      12. 12. James (Artis) Moss 1880–1946
      13. 13. Sarah ("Sallie" Alvania) Moss 1877–1963
      14. 14. Sarah Moss 1876–
    2. 2. Evander Moss 1869–
    3. 3. Caledonia Moss 1871–1905
    4. 4. Sidney (Colon) Moss 1864–
    5. 5. John (Mack Wiley) Moss 1866–
    6. 6. William (Edmond) Moss 1863–
    7. 7. Jefferson (Davis) Moss 1860–1912
    8. 8. Benjamin (F) Moss 1856–1938
    9. 9. Sophronia Moss 1859–
    10. 10. Samuel Moss 1854–1937
    11. 11. Mary (Ann) Moss 1849–1907
  2. 2. John Moss 1827–1870
  3. 3. Ransom Moss 1828–1870
  4. 4. Nancy Moss 1821–1899
  5. 5. Andrew (Jackson) Moss 1836–1925
  6. 6. Benjamin (Franklin) Moss 1834–1917
  7. 7. Anna Moss 1828–1890
  8. 8. Elizabeth Moss 1820–1890 m. William Hosey 1820–1895
    1. 1. Emma (S.) Hosey 1860–
    2. 2. Abner (Benjamine Hosey) Sr 1856–1906

Benjamin Moss's Timeline

5 Records

1790
1790
Benjamin Moss resided here in Iredell, North Carolina, United States
Iredell, North Carolina, United States
1790
1790
Birth of Benjamin Moss in South Carolina
South Carolina
1830
1830
Age 40
Benjamin Moss resided here in Jones, Mississippi, USA
Jones, Mississippi, USA
1837
1837
Age 47
Benjamin Moss resided here in Jones, Mississippi, United States
Jones, Mississippi, United States
1837
5 Jul 1837
Age 47
Death of Benjamin Moss in Jones, Mississippi, United States
Jones, Mississippi, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Iredell, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Iredell, North Carolina; Series: M637; Roll: 7; Page: 388; Image: 552; Family History Library Film: 0568147

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1837
    Event Place: Jones, Mississippi, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Mississippi, State and Territorial Census Collection
    [2] Mississippi, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: South Carolina
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 Jul 1837
    Event Place: Jones, Mississippi, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Stringer, Jasper County, Mississippi, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Jones, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830; Census Place: Jones, Mississippi; Series: M19; Roll: 71; Page: 17; Family History Library Film: 0014839

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