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Elijah MOORE 1891–1956 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 May 1891

Birth Location: Franklin County, Illinois, USA

Death Date: 1 October 1956

Death Location: Benton, Franklin County, Illinois, United States of America

Father: Elijah MOORE

Mother: Mahala DANIELS

Spouse(s): Bertha (Moore)

Children(s): Florence (Dailey), Virginia MOORE, Venita MOORE

In 1891, Elijah MOORE entered the world in Franklin County, Illinois, USA, born to Elijah D Moore And Mahala Daniels. In 1900, Elijah MOORE resided in Benton, Franklin, Illinois, USA. In 1917, Elijah MOORE resided in Franklin County, Illinois, USA. Elijah MOORE married Bertha Ann Melvin Moore, and had children including Florence Lorraine Moore Dailey, Venita Fay Moore, Virginia L Moore. Elijah MOORE passed away in 1956 in Benton, Franklin County, Illinois, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1891, Elijah MOORE entered the world in Franklin County, Illinois, USA, born to Elijah D Moore And Mahala Daniels.
  • In 1900, Elijah MOORE resided in Benton, Franklin, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1917, Elijah MOORE resided in Franklin County, Illinois, USA.
  • Elijah MOORE married Bertha Ann Melvin Moore, and had children including Florence Lorraine Moore Dailey, Venita Fay Moore, Virginia L Moore.
  • Elijah MOORE passed away in 1956 in Benton, Franklin County, Illinois, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Elijah MOORE
1857–1923
Birth Location: Franklin County, Illinois, USA
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Mahala DANIELS
1851–1935
Birth Location: Illinois
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Spouses(s)

Bertha (Moore)
1891–1969
Birth Location: Illinois
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Children(s)

Florence (Dailey)
1921–1971
Birth Location: Benton, Franklin, Illinois
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Virginia MOORE
1917–
Birth Location: Illinois
VM
Venita MOORE
1916–1993
Birth Location: Illinois
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Elijah MOORE's Ancestors

Self
Elijah MOORE
1891–1956
Birth Place: Franklin County, Illinois, USA
Parents
Elijah D. MOORE
1857–1923
Franklin County, Illinois, USA
Mahala DANIELS
1851–1935
Illinois
Grandparents
Thomas (P.) MOORE
1823–1878
Franklin County, Illinois, USA
Margaret\Peggy (Orella) WHITTINGTON
1828–1858
Sumner, Tennessee, United States
Jesse CLEVELAND
1815–1902
Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee, USA
Alcy\Elsie (Jane) WHITTINGTON
1829–1906
Franklin County, Illinois
Great-Grandparents
Joseph MOORE
1795–1848
Mary CARR
1805–1879
Azariah Whittington
1794–1855
Elizabeth (Whittington)
1795–1856
William CLEVELAND
1769–1834
Mary\Martha MARTIN
1767–1819
Azariah Whittington
1794–1855
Elizabeth (Whittington)
1795–1856
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas MOORE
1750–1819
Isabelle DUNN
1765–
Jacob CARR
1779–1856
Nancy (SPEC)
1782–1859
Benjamin Jr
1775–1830
Mary (Whittington)
1776–1835
Isaac LACY
1768–1805
Elizabeth (Lacy)
1773–1852
Robert Captain
1744–1812
Alice Mathis
1750–1791
Joseph Jr.
1740–1808
Sarah Lucas
1740–1782
Benjamin Jr
1775–1830
Mary (Whittington)
1776–1835
Isaac LACY
1768–1805
Elizabeth (Lacy)
1773–1852

Elijah MOORE's Descendants

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Elijah MOORE (12 May 1891–1 October 1956) m. Bertha (Ann MELVIN) (Moore) (abt 1891–1969)
  1. 1. Florence (Lorraine MOORE) (Dailey) 1921–1971 m. Leon (Elmer) DAILEY 1913–1982
  2. 2. Virginia (L) MOORE 1917–
  3. 3. Venita (Fay) MOORE 1916–1993

Elijah MOORE's Timeline

8 Records

1891
12 May 1891
Birth of Elijah MOORE in Franklin County, Illinois, USA
Franklin County, Illinois, USA
1900
1900
Age 9
Elijah MOORE resided here in Benton, Franklin, Illinois, USA
Benton, Franklin, Illinois, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 26
Elijah MOORE resided here in Franklin County, Illinois, USA
Franklin County, Illinois, USA
1920
1920
Age 29
Elijah MOORE resided here in Benton, Franklin, Illinois, USA
Benton, Franklin, Illinois, USA
1930
1930
Age 39
Elijah MOORE resided here in Benton, Franklin, Illinois, USA
Benton, Franklin, Illinois, USA
1935
1935
Age 44
Elijah MOORE resided here in Benton, Franklin, Illinois
Benton, Franklin, Illinois
1940
1940
Age 49
Elijah MOORE resided here in Benton, Franklin, Illinois, USA
Benton, Franklin, Illinois, USA
1956
1 October 1956
Age 65
Death of Elijah MOORE
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 May 1891
    Event Place: Franklin County, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (Fourth Registration), for The State of Illinois; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M2097
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Benton, Franklin, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00803; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 28-13
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Benton, Franklin, Illinois; Roll: T625_364; Page: 19B; Enumeration District: 27
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Benton, Franklin, Illinois; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 0005; FHL microfilm: 2340251
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Benton, Franklin, Illinois; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 0023
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] Illinois, County Marriage Records

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Benton, Franklin, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Benton, Franklin, Illinois; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 0023

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Franklin County, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Illinois; Registration County: Franklin County

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Benton, Franklin, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Benton, Franklin, Illinois; Roll: T625_364; Page: 19B; Enumeration District: 27

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Benton, Franklin, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Benton, Franklin, Illinois; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 0005; FHL microfilm: 2340251

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Benton, Franklin, Illinois
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Benton, Franklin, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00803; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 28-13

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Benton, Franklin, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Benton, Franklin, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00803; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 28-13

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Benton, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (Fourth Registration), for The State of Illinois; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M2097

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 October 1956
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Benton, Franklin County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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