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John Moss 1820–1884 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 6 Mar 1820

Birth Location: Newton, Slaidburn, Yorkshire, England

Death Date: Aug 1884

Death Location: Bountiful, Davis County, Utah, United States of America

Father: Hugh Moss

Mother: Elizabeth Rushton

Spouse(s): Rebecca Wood, Emma Alexander

Children(s): Henry Moss, Alice Moss, Mary Moss, Daniel Moss, Elizabeth Moss, Joseph Moss, John Moss, William Moss, Moroni Moss, Rebecca Moss, Ellen Moss, Nephi Moss, Abel Moss, David Moss, Sarah Moss, Eveline Moss, Robert Moss, Margaret Moss, Daniel Moss, Stephen Moss, Alma Moss

In 1820, John Moss entered the world in Newton, Slaidburn, Yorkshire, England, born to Hugh Moss And Elizabeth Betty Rushton. In 1850, John Moss resided in Davis, Utah Territory, USA. John Moss married Emma Alexander, Rebecca Wood, and had children including Abel Alexander Moss, Alice Moss, Alma Moss, Daniel Moss, David Alexander Moss, E E R, Elizabeth Moss, Ellen Moss, Eveline Moss, Henry Moss, John Hugh Moss, Joseph Moss, Margaret Moss, Mary Moss, Moroni Moss, Nephi Moss, Rebecca Jane Moss, Robert Alexander Moss, Sarah Ann Moss, Stephen J Moss, William Moss. John Moss passed away in 1884 in Bountiful, Davis County, Utah, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1820, John Moss entered the world in Newton, Slaidburn, Yorkshire, England, born to Hugh Moss And Elizabeth Betty Rushton.
  • In 1850, John Moss resided in Davis, Utah Territory, USA.
  • John Moss married Emma Alexander, Rebecca Wood, and had children including Abel Alexander Moss, Alice Moss, Alma Moss, Daniel Moss, David Alexander Moss, E E R, Elizabeth Moss, Ellen Moss, Eveline Moss, Henry Moss, John Hugh Moss, Joseph Moss, Margaret Moss, Mary Moss, Moroni Moss, Nephi Moss, Rebecca Jane Moss, Robert Alexander Moss, Sarah Ann Moss, Stephen J Moss, William Moss.
  • John Moss passed away in 1884 in Bountiful, Davis County, Utah, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Hugh Moss
1794–1861
Birth Location: Broughton, Lancashire, England
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Elizabeth Rushton
1796–1875
Birth Location: Newton, Yorkshire, , England
ER

Spouses(s)

Rebecca Wood
1826–1882
Birth Location: Loughborough, Frontenac, Ontario, Canada
RW
Emma Alexander
1847–1922
Birth Location: Calne, Wiltshire, England
EA

Children(s)

Henry Moss
1869–1933
Birth Location: Woods Cross, Davis, Utah, USA
HM
Alice Moss
1866–1923
Birth Location: Bountiful, Davis, Utah, USA
AM
Mary Moss
1844–1921
Birth Location: , Pike, Illinois, USA
MM
Daniel Moss
1847–1925
Birth Location: Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
DM
Elizabeth Moss
1849–1849
Birth Location: Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, USA
EM
Joseph Moss
1850–1934
Birth Location: Bountiful, Davis, Utah, USA
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John Moss
1852–1920
Birth Location: Bountiful, Davis, Utah, USA
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William Moss
1855–1933
Birth Location: Bountiful, Davis, Utah, USA
WM
Moroni Moss
1857–1921
Birth Location: Woods Cross, Davis, Utah, USA
MM
Rebecca Moss
1860–1873
Birth Location: Bountiful, Davis, Utah, USA
RM
Ellen Moss
1862–1938
Birth Location: Woods Cross, Davis, Utah, USA
EM
Nephi Moss
1864–1919
Birth Location: Bountiful, Davis, Utah, USA
NM
Abel Moss
1874–1946
Birth Location: Bountiful, Davis, Utah, USA
AM
David Moss
1867–1950
Birth Location: Bountiful, Davis, Utah, USA
DM
Sarah Moss
1870–1871
Birth Location: Bountiful, Davis, Utah, USA
SM
Eveline Moss
1872–1909
Birth Location: Bountiful, Davis, Utah, USA
EM
Robert Moss
1876–1946
Birth Location: Bountiful, Davis, Utah, USA
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Margaret Moss
1882–1952
Birth Location: Bountiful, Davis, Utah, USA
MM
Daniel Moss
1848–
Birth Location: Illinois
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Stephen Moss
1879–1953
Birth Location: South Bountiful, Davis, Utah, United States
SM
Alma Moss
1868–1928
Birth Location: Bountiful, Davis, Utah, USA
AM

John Moss's Ancestors

Self
John Moss
1820–1884
Birth Place: Newton, Slaidburn, Yorkshire, England
Parents
Hugh Moss
1794–1861
Broughton, Lancashire, England
Elizabeth (‘Betty’) Rushton
1796–1875
Newton, Yorkshire, , England
Grandparents
Robert Moss
1774–1845
Woodplumpton, Goosnargh, Preston, Lancashire, England
Margaret Kelsall
1771–1846
Wyresdale, Lancashire, England
John Rushton
1765–1829
Newton, Yorkshire, England
Elizabeth Tomlinson
1764–1850
Bolton by Bowland, Yorkshire, England
Great-Grandparents
Hugh Moss
1737–1823
Jane Browne
1745–1818
William Kelsall
1737–1819
Margaret Jackson
1743–1824
John Rushton
1739–1779
Elizabeth Huddleston
1745–1801
John Tomlinson
1721–1812
Ann Atkinson
1738–1822
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Moss
1708–1742
Margery Darbyshire
1704–1782
John Browne
1716–
Josh Kelsell
1684–1758
Margt Kellsall
1700–1782
Ann Kelsall
1728–1810
James Rishton
1712–1769
Rachel Rushton
1716–1788
John Huddleston
1714–1715
Ann Parkinson
1719–1784
John Tomlinson
1683–1745
Ellin 7ggm
1683–1762
Stephen Atkinson
1705–1771
Elizabeth Ellis
1705–1747

John Moss's Descendants

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John Moss (6 Mar 1820–Aug 1884) m. Rebecca Wood (11 May 1826–18 Oct 1882) m. Emma Alexander (14 Apr 1847–15 Jan 1922)
  1. 1. Henry Moss 1869–1933
  2. 2. Alice Moss 1866–1923 m. Erastus (Howard) Egan 1864–1950
    1. 1. Christie Heath 1891–1994
    2. 2. Leonard (Stuart) Egan 1904–1957
    3. 3. Howard (Erastus) Egan 1890–1979
    4. 4. Minnie (Rebecca) Egan 1900–1913
    5. 5. Clifford (John) Egan 1897–1981
  3. 3. Mary Moss 1844–1921 m. Henry Moyle 1844–1925
    1. 1. Phillippa Stubbs 1873–1952
    2. 2. Phoebe (Melvina) Cluff 1875–1964
    3. 3. Ella (Amelia) Wilkins 1879–1920
    4. 4. Clara (Vilate) Vincent 1884–1963
  4. 4. Daniel Moss 1847–1925 m. Melvina Moss 1853–1927
    1. 1. Eliza (Rushton) Bair 1871–1943
    2. 2. Glen (Whittaker) Moss 1898–1979
    3. 3. Ida (Luella) Hatch 1886–1973
    4. 4. Leila (Afton) Grant 1895–1962
    5. 5. Daniel (Ray) Moss 1884–1956
    6. 6. Louisa Moss 1883–1883
    7. 7. Mary (Melvina) Jackson 1877–1950
      1. 1. Ralph (Moss) Jackson 1909–1979
    8. 8. Amelia Moss 1880–1881
    9. 9. John (Henry) Moss 1874–1947
    10. 10. Elmer (Hugh) Moss 1889–1980
  5. 5. Elizabeth Moss 1849–1849
  6. 6. Joseph Moss 1850–1934
    1. 1. Sarah (Phoebe) Moss 1873–1961
      1. 1. Sarah (Edna) Porter 1899–1974
        1. 1. Calvin ("P") Christensen 1920–1978
  7. 7. John (Hugh) Moss 1852–1920 m. Missouri (Victory) Moss 1856–1921
    1. 1. Lee (Roy) Moss 1894–1927
    2. 2. Ivy (Laurella) Stringham 1891–1968
      1. 1. Jed (Hugh) Stringham 1920–1993
    3. 3. Sylvia (Victory) Moss 1882–1885
    4. 4. John (W.) Moss 1877–1927
    5. 5. George (Willard) Moss 1886–1958
    6. 6. Walter (Hugh) Moss 1885–1886
    7. 7. Alice (May) Holbrook 1893–1943
    8. 8. Stella Waite 1879–1944 m. Harry Moss 1870– m. Ira Waite 1874–1948 m. Waite 1880–
      1. 1. Loraine Waite 1918–
      2. 2. Johanna Waite 1912–
      3. 3. Adeline Waite 1909–
      4. 4. Edward Waite 1907–
      5. 5. Richard Waite 1916–
    9. 9. Elsie (Vilate) Stayner 1899–1952
    10. 10. Elvira (Jane) Moss 1888–1900
  8. 8. William Moss 1855–1933 m. Grace (Ann) Moss 1860–1935
    1. 1. Amelia Rowe 1900–1956
    2. 2. Leonard (William) Moss 1881–1889
    3. 3. Vella (Delilah) Fuellenbach 1896–1974
    4. 4. Ezra (Orin) Moss 1898–1956
    5. 5. Chloe (Elizabeth) Wragg 1890–1976
    6. 6. Gertrude (Melissa) McMurrin 1886–1965
    7. 7. Florence Fitzgerald 1887–1967
    8. 8. Ralph (John) Moss 1893–1949
    9. 9. Ethel Waddoups 1883–1962
    10. 10. Grace Moss 1879–1879
  9. 9. Moroni Moss 1857–1921 m. Mary (Ann) Moss 1861–1920
    1. 1. John (Irvin) Moss 1890–1976
    2. 2. Bertha Thurgood 1885–1952
    3. 3. Lydia (Rebecca) Thurgood 1895–1918
    4. 4. Mary (Ellen) Sessions 1879–1949
    5. 5. Pricilla Moss 1881–1882
    6. 6. Archie (H) Moss 1887–1887
    7. 7. Lorin Moss 1888–1948
      1. 1. Mary (Ann) Moss 1920–
      2. 2. Floyd (Briggs) Moss 1916–1989
  10. 10. Rebecca (Jane) Moss 1860–1873
  11. 11. Ellen Moss 1862–1938
    1. 1. Clara (Rebecca) Hatch 1884–1947
      1. 1. Mary (Ellen) Egan 1907–
  12. 12. Nephi Moss 1864–1919
  13. 13. Abel (Alexander) Moss 1874–1946 m. Anne (Lunette) Moss 1875–1959
    1. 1. Alex (Reed) Moss 1903–1979
    2. 2. Elmer (Marian) Moss 1912–1977
    3. 3. Ira (Elwood) Moss 1908–1987
    4. 4. Elgie (Mariam) Robinson 1912–2005
    5. 5. Mildred (Aretta) Rex 1906–1989
    6. 6. Cynthia (Lunetta) Tingey 1902–1972
  14. 14. David (Alexander) Moss 1867–1950 m. Ellen (Parkinson) Moss 1872–1934
    1. 1. Walter (Henry) Moss 1898–1972
    2. 2. Eva (Ardella) Moss 1910–1913
    3. 3. Clyde (Stewart) Moss 1902–1966
    4. 4. Clarence (David) Moss 1892–1979
    5. 5. Ellen (Nell) Day 1908–1973
    6. 6. Delbert Moss 1906–1971
    7. 7. Alvin (David) Moss 1913–1958
      1. 1. Alvin (Roy) Moss 1932–1986
  15. 15. Sarah (Ann) Moss 1870–1871
  16. 16. Eveline Moss 1872–1909
  17. 17. Robert (Alexander) Moss 1876–1946 m. Margaret (Pearson) Moss 1893–1979
    1. 1. Robert (Earl) Moss 1921–2002
    2. 2. Gene (Franklyn) Moss 1922–1992
    3. 3. Margaret (June Moss) Holt 1917–2012
    4. 4. Emma (Leone) MOSS 1907–1984
      1. 1. Linnie (Shirlene) Wade 1930–2007
  18. 18. Margaret Moss 1882–1952 m. Ernest (Roy) Grant 1882–1953
    1. 1. Ernest (Roy Grant) Jr 1903–1968
      1. 1. Richard (Roy) Grant 1938–1989
    2. 2. Myron (Dell) Grant 1911–1942
    3. 3. Margaret Mollerup 1918–2005
  19. 19. Daniel Moss 1848–
  20. 20. Stephen (J) Moss 1879–1953 m. Martha (Arvena) Jones 1885–1970
    1. 1. Aaron (Eugene) Moss 1914– m. Hazel Glade 1917–2004
      1. 1. John (Aaron) Moss 1951–1952
    2. 2. Carl (Evan) Moss 1907–1990
      1. 1. Louise Rohwer 1933–1998
    3. 3. Emma (Louise) Moss 1910–1931
    4. 4. Marion (Lavell) Moss 1909–1910
    5. 5. Stephen (Lawrence) Moss 1905–1987
    6. 6. Leland (DeVan "Van") Moss 1917–2013 m. Romaine Moss 1921–2013
      1. 1. Andrena Moss 1941–1942
    7. 7. Marian (Lavell) Moss 1910–1910
  21. 21. Alma Moss 1868–1928

John Moss's Timeline

8 Records

1820
6 Mar 1820
Birth of John Moss in Newton, Slaidburn, Yorkshire, England
Newton, Slaidburn, Yorkshire, England
1850
1850
Age 30
John Moss resided here in Davis, Utah Territory, USA
Davis, Utah Territory, USA
1860
1860
Age 40
John Moss resided here in Bountiful, Davis, Utah Territory, USA
Bountiful, Davis, Utah Territory, USA
1870
1870
Age 50
John Moss resided here in Bountiful, Davis, Utah Territory, USA
Bountiful, Davis, Utah Territory, USA
1880
1880
Age 60
John Moss resided here in Bountiful, Davis, Utah, USA
Bountiful, Davis, Utah, USA
1884
4 Aug 1884
Age 64
Death of John Moss in Woods Cross, Davis, Utah, USA
Woods Cross, Davis, Utah, USA
1884
Aug 1884
Age 64
Burial of John Moss in Bountiful, Davis County, Utah, United States of America
Bountiful, Davis County, Utah, United States of America
1884
31 Jul 1884
Age 64
John Moss - Probate in Davis, Utah, USA
Davis, Utah, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 Mar 1820
    Event Place: Newton, Slaidburn, Yorkshire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] Seventy Quorum Membership, 1835-1846
    [2] Membership of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Bountiful, Davis, Utah; Roll: 1336; Page: 269C; Enumeration District: 014
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Bountiful, Davis, Utah Territory; Roll: M593_1610; Page: 207B; Family History Library Film: 553109
    [5] Millennium File
    [6] U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s, Place: Utah; Year: 1848; Page Number: 501
    [7] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Bountiful, Davis, Utah Territory; Page: 335; Family History Library Film: 805313
    [8] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 14023.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: BFO
    [9] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Davis, Utah Territory; Roll: 919; Page: 16b
    [10] Utah, U.S., Death and Military Death Certificates, Utah State Archives; Salt Lake City, Utah; Series Number: 81448
    [11] Utah, Death and Military Death Certificates, Utah State Archives; Salt Lake City, Utah; Series Number: 81448
    [12] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [13] U.S., Cemetery Index from Selected States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1848
    Event Place: Utah
    Record Source: U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s, Place: Utah; Year: 1848; Page Number: 501

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Davis, Utah Territory, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Davis, Utah Territory; Roll: 919; Page: 16b

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Bountiful, Davis, Utah Territory, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Bountiful, Davis, Utah Territory; Page: 335; Family History Library Film: 805313

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Bountiful, Davis, Utah Territory, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Bountiful, Davis, Utah Territory; Roll: M593_1610; Page: 207B; Family History Library Film: 553109

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Bountiful, Davis, Utah, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Bountiful, Davis, Utah; Roll: 1336; Page: 269C; Enumeration District: 014

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Utah, USA
    Record Source: Utah Pioneers and Prominent Men, Pioneers and Prominent Men of Utah; Genealogies and Biographies; M; Privates

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 Aug 1884
    Event Place: Woods Cross, Davis, Utah, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Seventy Quorum Membership, 1835-1846
    [2] Membership of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
    [3] Millennium File
    [4] Utah, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1800-1985, Utah, Davis County, Wills; Author: Utah District Court (Davis County); Probate Place: Davis, Utah
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] U.S., Cemetery Index from Selected States

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: Aug 1884
    Event Place: Bountiful, Davis County, Utah, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Membership of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Cemetery Index from Selected States

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 31 Jul 1884
    Event Place: Davis, Utah, USA
    Record Source: Utah, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1800-1985, Utah, Davis County, Wills; Author: Utah District Court (Davis County); Probate Place: Davis, Utah
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