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Elijah Moore Sr. 1745–1833 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1745

Birth Location: Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 1833

Death Location: Edgecombe co nc

Father: James Major

Mother: Ann Thompson

Spouse(s): Mary Sessums

Children(s): Theophilus Sr, Eligah Moore, Zaida Moore, Martha Moore, Etheldred Moore, Samuel Moore, Exum Moore

In 1745, Elijah Moore Sr. entered the world in Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA, born to James Moore Major And Ann Ruffin Thompson. In 1790, Elijah Moore Sr. resided in Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States. Elijah Moore Sr. married Mary Molly Sessums, and had children including Eligah Moore, Etheldred Moore, Exum Levi Moore, Martha Ann Moore, Samuel Moore, Theophilus Moore Sr, Zaida Sadie Moore. Elijah Moore Sr. passed away in 1833 in Edgecombe co nc.

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Biography

  • In 1745, Elijah Moore Sr. entered the world in Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA, born to James Moore Major And Ann Ruffin Thompson.
  • In 1790, Elijah Moore Sr. resided in Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States.
  • Elijah Moore Sr. married Mary Molly Sessums, and had children including Eligah Moore, Etheldred Moore, Exum Levi Moore, Martha Ann Moore, Samuel Moore, Theophilus Moore Sr, Zaida Sadie Moore.
  • Elijah Moore Sr. passed away in 1833 in Edgecombe co nc.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Major
1729–1789
Birth Location: Edgecombe, Edgecombe County, Colony of North Carolina
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Ann Thompson
1739–1800
Birth Location: Brunswick County, Colony of Virginia
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Spouses(s)

Mary Sessums
1750–1829
Birth Location: , Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
MS

Children(s)

Theophilus Sr
1781–1858
Birth Location: Edgecombe County, NC
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Eligah Moore
1792–1865
Birth Location: Edgecombe County, North Carolina, USA
EM
Zaida Moore
1793–1859
Birth Location: Edgecombe, Edgecombe County, North Carolina, USA
ZM
Martha Moore
1795–1833
Birth Location: Edgcombe County, North Carolina, USA
MM
Etheldred Moore
1780–1840
Birth Location: Edgecombe, Edgecombe County, North Carolina, USA
EM
Samuel Moore
1785–1832
Birth Location: Edgecombe, Edgecombe County, North Carolina, USA
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Exum Moore
1787–1865
Birth Location: Edgecombe, Edgecombe County, North Carolina, USA
EM

Elijah Sr.'s Ancestors

Self
Elijah Sr.
1745–1833
Birth Place: Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
Parents
James Moore Major
1729–1789
Edgecombe, Edgecombe County, Colony of North Carolina
Ann (Ruffin) Thompson
1739–1800
Brunswick County, Colony of Virginia
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Elijah Sr.'s Descendants

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Elijah (Moore) Sr. (1745–1833) m. Mary ("Molly") Sessums (ca 1750–1829)
  1. 1. Theophilus (Moore) Sr 1781–1858 m. Millicent (Millie) Robbins 1776–1861
    1. 1. Joab (F.) Moore 1805–1873 m. Martha Price 1810–1887
      1. 1. H (H) Moore 1850–1922
      2. 2. Sally (E.) Moore 1836–1881
      3. 3. Catherine (W.J.) Moore 1840–
      4. 4. Martha (A.) Moore 1844–1914
      5. 5. Wm (R) Moore 1849–1896
      6. 6. Mary (Dellar) Moore 1854–1913
      7. 7. Elbert (Timothy) Moore 1834–1910
      8. 8. John (Watkins) Moore 1828–1901
      9. 9. James (G) Moore 1832–1862
      10. 10. Eli (Wilson) Moore 1833–1858
      11. 11. Greenberry (C) Moore 1837–1840
      12. 12. Caswell (C) Moore 1842–1845
      13. 13. William (Wesley) Moore 1830–1903
      14. 14. Martha (A) Moore 1863–
    2. 2. David Moore 1804–1877 m. Polly (Garner) Moore 1806–1891
      1. 1. Joseph (T) Moore 1833–1863
      2. 2. William (G) Moore 1838–1861
      3. 3. Nancy (Susan) Moore 1830–1904
      4. 4. Mary (Ann Elizabeth) Moore 1843–1920
      5. 5. Kinchen Moore 1841–1864
      6. 6. Edward (James Thomas) Moore 1834–1911
      7. 7. Theophilus? Moore 1831– m. Delha Mears 1831– m. Mary West 1838–
        1. 1. Kinchen (Lorenza) Moore 1859–1929 m. Della Wiggins 1866–1958
        2. 2. William (Dorsey "Dosey") Moore 1854–1923 m. Frances (A. "Frankie") Mosely 1861–1913
        3. 3. Annie (W) Moore 1858–
        4. 4. Kinchen Moore 1857–
      8. 8. Britian Moore 1841–1864
      9. 9. D. (D.) Moore 1845–1926 m. Christianna Braswell 1852–1937
        1. 1. Malinda (Gray) Moore 1879–1952
      10. 10. Carolina (Susan) Moore 1848–
      11. 11. Chrischany (Penelope) Moore 1854–1923
    3. 3. Mary Moore 1809–1815
    4. 4. Isac Moore 1811–1890 m. Luvina Moore 1822–1898 m. Blanch Dauthridge 1812–1860
      1. 1. euginie moore 1860–
      2. 2. Granberry Moore 1840–
      3. 3. Miligna Moore 1848–
      4. 4. elizabeth ("Betty") moore 1850–
      5. 5. Delphy (Ann) Moore 1864–1934 m. W (B) Bridgers 1860–1918
        1. 1. Nono (Lee) Bridgers 1889–1935
        2. 2. Cornelia (B.) Bridgers 1884–
        3. 3. William (Alex) Bridgers 1889–1952
        4. 4. Frederick (Wright) Bridgers 1886–1941
        5. 5. Sallie Batts 1880–1958
        6. 6. Henry (David) Bridgers 1893–1964
        7. 7. Howell Bridgers 1883–1885
      6. 6. Miligna Moore 1850–
    5. 5. Susan Moore 1813–1894 m. Philip Lupo 1799–1871
    6. 6. Milley Moore 1816–1895
    7. 7. Elizabeth (Betsey) Moore 1818–1894 m. Isaac Braswell 1797–1873
    8. 8. Theophilus (Moore) Jr. 1819–1887 m. Catherine Proctor 1830–1895
      1. 1. Redin Moore 1860–1904
      2. 2. Henrietta Moore 1862–1924
      3. 3. Susan Moore 1866–
      4. 4. Cathrine Moore 1868–1955
      5. 5. Theophilus Moore 1871–1890
      6. 6. Zada Moore 1874–1924
      7. 7. Daniel Moore 1852–1934 m. Henrietta Jones 1860–1938
        1. 1. Sallie (Ann) Moore 1883–1938
        2. 2. John (Daniel) Moore 1882–1955
        3. 3. James (Richard) Moore 1884–1968
        4. 4. Maggie (E) Moore 1886–
      8. 8. Littleberry Moore 1848–1918 m. susan broswell 1835–
      9. 9. Elisha Moore 1856–
    9. 9. Stephen (Steven) Moore 1807–
  2. 2. Eligah Moore 1792–1865 m. sarah robbins 1792–
    1. 1. Joseph (Guilford) Moore 1824–1895
    2. 2. Zade Moore 1818–
    3. 3. Winifred Moore 1827–1894
  3. 3. Zaida (Sadie) Moore 1793–1859
  4. 4. Martha (Ann) Moore 1795–1833 m. Elijah Robbins 1767–1833
  5. 5. Etheldred Moore 1780–1840 m. Salley (Braswell) Spicer 1781–1846
    1. 1. Moses Moore 1800–
    2. 2. Noah Moore 1800–
    3. 3. Penelope (Penny) Moore 1800–
  6. 6. Samuel Moore 1785–1832
  7. 7. Exum (Levi) Moore 1787–1865 m. Elizabeth Tamsey 1790–

Elijah Sr.'s Timeline

5 Records

1745
1745
Birth of Elijah Moore Sr. in Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
1755
1755
Age 10
Birth of Elijah Moore Sr. in Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
1790
1790
Age 45
Elijah Moore Sr. resided here in Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
1833
1833
Age 88
Death of Elijah Moore Sr. in Edgecombe co nc
Edgecombe co nc
1833
1833
Age 88
Elijah Moore Sr. - Probate in Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1755
    Event Place: Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1745
    Event Place: Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Edgecombe, North Carolina; Series: M637; Roll: 7; Page: 391; Image: 232; Family History Library Film: 0568147

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1833
    Event Place: Edgecombe co nc
    Record Source: North Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, Wills, 1663-1978; Estate Papers, 1748-1917 (Edgecombe County, North Carolina); Author: North Carolina. Division of Archives and History; Probate Place: Edgecombe, North Carolina

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 1833
    Event Place: Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, Wills, 1663-1978; Estate Papers, 1748-1917 (Edgecombe County, North Carolina); Author: North Carolina. Division of Archives and History; Probate Place: Edgecombe, North Carolina
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