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Matthew Moss Sr 1740–1775 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1740

Birth Location: Highland, Scotland

Death Date: 5 May 1775

Death Location: Wyke-Regis, Dorset, England

Father: Matthew MOSS

Mother: Ann Moss

Spouse(s):

Children(s): Matthew II, Margaret Moss, James Sr.

The story of Matthew Moss Sr began in 1740 in Highland, Scotland. Matthew Moss Sr had children including James Moss Sr, Margaret Moss, Matthew Mark Moss Ii. Matthew Moss Sr passed away in 1775 in Wyke-Regis, Dorset, England.

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Biography

  • The story of Matthew Moss Sr began in 1740 in Highland, Scotland.
  • Matthew Moss Sr had children including James Moss Sr, Margaret Moss, Matthew Mark Moss Ii.
  • Matthew Moss Sr passed away in 1775 in Wyke-Regis, Dorset, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

Matthew MOSS
1690–1744
Birth Location: Scotland
MM
Ann Moss
1690–1773
Birth Location: Scotland, United Kingdom
AM

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Matthew II
1776–1868
Birth Location: Virginia
MI
Margaret Moss
1780–1845
Birth Location: VA, USA
MM
James Sr.
1774–1832
Birth Location: Washington, Virginia, United States
JS

Matthew Sr's Ancestors

Self
Matthew Sr
1740–1775
Birth Place: Highland, Scotland
Parents
Matthew MOSS
1690–1744
Scotland
Ann Moss
1690–1773
Scotland, United Kingdom
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Matthew Sr's Descendants

1.
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Matthew (Moss) Sr (1740–5 May 1775)
  1. 1. Matthew (Mark Moss) II 1776–1868 m. Sarah (Rebecca) Hogan 1781–1830 m. Mary Moss 1800–1850
    1. 1. Hogan Moss 1803–1879 m. Elizabeth ("Eliza") Foster 1822–1880
      1. 1. Dick Moss 1842–1873 m. Polly Zigler 1847–1929
        1. 1. Laura (Josephine) Jordan 1865–1967 m. John (Marion) Jordan 1863–1941
        2. 2. Rebecca (E) Moss 1868–1900
        3. 3. Idora Moss 1873–1907
      2. 2. Rebecca Moss 1828–1904
        1. 1. Susan (Bell) Harden 1855–1934
      3. 3. William (Foster) Moss 1842–1908
        1. 1. Almeda (Jane 'Minnie') Moss 1870–1966
        2. 2. George (Hays Moss) MD 1876–1955
        3. 3. Agnes (Mariah) Moss 1877–1960
        4. 4. Almeda (Jane 'Minnie') Moss 1870–1966
      4. 4. Dempsey Moss 1848–1881
        1. 1. Louella (M) Moss 1870–1948
        2. 2. Ida Moss 1867–1899
        3. 3. Steven (Bradley) Moss 1872–1932
        4. 4. Daniel (D.) Moss 1873–1921
        5. 5. Joseph (Cooper) Moss 1877–1948
      5. 5. Mathew Moss 1844–
      6. 6. John (C B) Moss 1856–
        1. 1. Rebecca ("Beckie" Elizabeth) Moss 1885–1975
      7. 7. Franklin (P) Moss 1854–
        1. 1. Maggie Moss 1885–1946
        2. 2. Robert (Bradford) Moss 1888–1972
      8. 8. Caroline Moss 1845–
      9. 9. Harriet ('Hattie') Moss 1867–1916
        1. 1. Mary (R) Stephens 1892–1964
        2. 2. Lena (Laura) Stephens 1896–1984
        3. 3. Leona Stephens 1906–1977
      10. 10. Elizabeth (S) Moss 1851–
        1. 1. George (M) Williams 1901–1967
      11. 11. Eliza (S) Moss 1851– m. William (D) Williams 1869– m. Dempsey (W) Foster 1860–1890
        1. 1. George (Moss) Williams 1900–1967
        2. 2. Dempsey (Welch) Foster 1890–1964
    2. 2. Rebecca Moss 1811–1879
      1. 1. Sarah (Ann) Ragsdale 1833–1910
        1. 1. William (Ulysses) Williams 1853–1915
        2. 2. Sarah (Lee) Williams 1864–1962
      2. 2. Milton Ragsdale 1842–1931
        1. 1. Allan (Kenneth Ragsdale) Sr 1867–1970
    3. 3. Matthew (Mark Moss) III 1802–1875
      1. 1. Elizabeth ("Betty") Moss 1860–1949
        1. 1. Lula (Moss) Moore 1881–1954
    4. 4. Sarah (Anne) Moss 1842–1919
    5. 5. MATTHEW (MARK MOSS) III 1802–1875
      1. 1. Elizabeth ("Betty") Moss 1860–1949
        1. 1. Lula (Moss) Moore 1881–1954
  2. 2. Margaret Moss 1780–1845
  3. 3. James (Moss) Sr. 1774–1832
    1. 1. Mathew (Captain Morgan) Moss 1807–1898
      1. 1. Laura (Herrin) Harkness 1861–1915
        1. 1. Dan Harkness 1896–1986
    2. 2. John (Madden) Moss 1827–1894
      1. 1. Sarah (Francis) Moss 1862–1928
        1. 1. Thomas (Arthur) Abernathy 1890–1972
      2. 2. Eliza (J.) Moss 1867–1939
        1. 1. Sara (Elta) Bryant 1895–1962

Matthew Sr's Timeline

7 Records

1740
1740
Birth of Matthew Moss Sr in Highland, Scotland
Highland, Scotland
1741
1741
Age 1
Birth of Matthew Moss Sr in Highlands, Scotland
Highlands, Scotland
1775
5 May 1775
Age 35
Burial of Matthew Moss Sr in Abingdon, Washington County, Virginia, United States of America
Abingdon, Washington County, Virginia, United States of America
1775
5 May 1775
Age 35
Burial of Matthew Moss Sr in Wyke-Regis, Dorset, England
Wyke-Regis, Dorset, England
1780
1780
Age 40
Death of Matthew Moss Sr in Abingdon, Washington County, Virginia, United States of America
Abingdon, Washington County, Virginia, United States of America
1780
1780
Age 40
Death of Matthew Moss Sr in Washington, Virginia, United States
Washington, Virginia, United States
1794
14 Oct 1794
Age 54
Matthew Moss Sr was baptized in Clarborough, Nottinghamshire, England
Clarborough, Nottinghamshire, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1741
    Event Place: Highlands, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1740
    Event Place: Highland, Scotland
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 14 Oct 1794
    Event Place: Clarborough, Nottinghamshire, England
    Record Source: England & Wales, Christening Index, 1530-1980

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1780
    Event Place: Abingdon, Washington County, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Dorset, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812, Dorset History Centre; Dorchester, England; Dorset Parish Registers; Reference: PEWYK:RE13

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1780
    Event Place: Washington, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: England, Select Dorset Church of England Parish Registers

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 5 May 1775
    Event Place: Abingdon, Washington County, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Dorset, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812, Dorset History Centre; Dorchester, England; Dorset Parish Registers; Reference: PEWYK:RE13

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 5 May 1775
    Event Place: Wyke-Regis, Dorset, England
    Record Source: England, Select Dorset Church of England Parish Registers
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