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Moses James Driskell 1689–1755 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 September 1689

Birth Location: Somerset, Maryland, United States

Death Date: 11 August 1755

Death Location: Worcester, Maryland, United States

Father: Danis Driskael

Mother: Hannah Holden

Spouse(s): Katherine Elgate

Children(s): William Driskell, Ann Driskell, Elgate Driskell, John Driskell, Mary Driskell, Moses Driskell, Comfort Driskell, Mary Driskell, Rachel Driskell

The story of Moses James Driskell began in 1689 in Somerset, Maryland, United States. Moses James Driskell married Katherine Sarah Elgate, and had children including Ann Driskell, Comfort Driskell, Elgate Driskell, John Driskell, Mary Driskell, Moses Driskell, Rachel Driskell, William Driskell. Moses James Driskell passed away in 1755 in Worcester, Maryland, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Moses James Driskell began in 1689 in Somerset, Maryland, United States.
  • Moses James Driskell married Katherine Sarah Elgate, and had children including Ann Driskell, Comfort Driskell, Elgate Driskell, John Driskell, Mary Driskell, Moses Driskell, Rachel Driskell, William Driskell.
  • Moses James Driskell passed away in 1755 in Worcester, Maryland, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Moses Driskell's Ancestors

Self
Moses Driskell
1689–1755
Birth Place: Somerset, Maryland, United States
Parents
Danis Driskael
1660–1721
Kinsale, County Cork, Ireland
Hannah Holden
1664–1734
Kinsale, Cork, Munster, Ireland
Grandparents
William Driscall
1640–1721
Kinsale, Ireland
Evelyn (Mae) Gallagher
1640–1712
Edinburgh, Midlothian, Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom
Richard Holden
1609–1696
Ireland
Martha FOSDICK
1620–1691
Lindsay, Sussex, England
Great-Grandparents
Florence Driscoll
1600–1678
Cornelius Gallagher
1617–
Wife Gallagher
1620–
Stephen Forsdyke)
1584–1664
Anna Fosdick
1586–1664
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Edirogel Driskell
1570–1645
Lady Mahoney
1580–1600
John Fosdick
1560–1664
Joane Ingrahm
1553–1622

Moses Driskell's Descendants

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Moses (James) Driskell (17 September 1689–11 August 1755) m. Katherine (Sarah) Elgate (1690–1758)
  1. 1. William Driskell 1719–1790 m. Elizabeth (Driskill (maiden name) unknown) 1725– m. Rachel Barnett 1720–1789 m. Johannah Quick 1761–1822 m. Rosanna Christopher 1720–1775
    1. 1. William Driskil 1745–1816 m. Sarah Scott 1760–1814 m. Sarah (Sally) Morrison 1758–1794 m. Unknown MORRISON 1758–1788
      1. 1. John Driskill 1790–1857 m. Melinda (Abigail) Houston 1786–1827
        1. 1. Moses Driskill 1827–
        2. 2. Sarah Royse 1822–1897
        3. 3. John (Jackson) Driskill 1812–1854
      2. 2. Samuel (B) Driskill 1793–1880
      3. 3. James Driskill 1791–1832
      4. 4. JANE Driskill 1778–1835
      5. 5. Joseph Driskill 1785–
      6. 6. Samuel (B Driskill) (4GGF) 1793–1880
      7. 7. Mary (Martha) Driskill 1782–
      8. 8. Nancy (Morrison) Driskill 1790–
      9. 9. William Driskill 1770–
      10. 10. William (Jr) Driskill 1788–
    2. 2. Aaron Driskell 1745–1827
    3. 3. Adam Driskell 1750–1807
    4. 4. John Driskell 1740–1796
    5. 5. Moses Driskell 1770–1845
    6. 6. Nancy Driskell 1761–1848
    7. 7. Rachel Driskell 1775–1789
    8. 8. Shadrack Driskell 1745–1796
    9. 9. Vileter Driskell 1752–1808
    10. 10. Mary (A.) Driskell 1765–1854
    11. 11. William Driskell 1788–1848
    12. 12. Abigail Auter 1780–1845
    13. 13. Joanna Auter 1783–1838
    14. 14. Vehalda Driskell 1774–
    15. 15. Hester (Ann) Auter 1783–1870
    16. 16. Adam Driskill 1769–1835
    17. 17. Aaron Driskell 1775–1827
    18. 18. Hester (Ann) Auter 1757–1789
    19. 19. Mary Driskell 1772–1786
    20. 20. John Driskell 1750–1838
  2. 2. Ann Driskell 1721–1755
  3. 3. Elgate Driskell 1736–1794
  4. 4. John Driskell 1730–1758
  5. 5. Mary Driskell 1723–1776
  6. 6. Moses Driskell 1729–1823
  7. 7. Comfort Driskell 1726–1755
  8. 8. Mary Driskell 1703–
  9. 9. Rachel Driskell 1718–

Moses Driskell's Timeline

2 Records

1689
17 September 1689
Birth of Moses James Driskell in Somerset, Maryland, United States
Somerset, Maryland, United States
1755
11 August 1755
Age 66
Death of Moses James Driskell in Worcester, Maryland, United States
Worcester, Maryland, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 September 1689
    Event Place: Somerset, Maryland, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 August 1755
    Event Place: Worcester, Maryland, United States
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

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