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Reuben Moss 1738 – 1819 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 October 1738

Birth Location: Sussex, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 10 March 1819

Death Location: Williamsburg, Granville, North Carolina, USA

Father: Samuel Moss

Mother: Elizabeth Cobb

Spouse(s): Polly Jordan, Martha Jordan

Children(s): Joshua Moss, Polly Moss, Joseph Moss, John Moss, Wylie Moss, Elizabeth Moss, Ephraim Moss, Elizabeth Moss, Elizabeth Moss, Sarah Moss, Howell Moss, Martha Moss, Samuel Moss, Turner Moss, Sophia Moss, Marcellus Moss, Marcellus Moss, Franklin Moss, John Moss, Franklin Moss, Joshua Moss, John Moss, Joshua Moss, Bennet Moss, Bennet Moss, Joshua Moss, Joshua Moss, John Moss, John Moss, John Moss, Joshua Moss, Mary Moss, Reuben Moss

In 1738, Reuben Moss entered the world in Sussex, Virginia, USA, born to Samuel Moss and Elizabeth Cobb. In 1769, Reuben Moss resided in No Township Listed, Granville County, NC. In 1784, Reuben Moss resided in Granville, North Carolina, United States. Reuben Moss married Polly Ann Jordan, Martha Ann Jordan, and had children including Joshua Moss, Polly Moss, Joseph Moss, John Moss, Wylie Willis Moss, Elizabeth Moss, Ephraim Moss, Elizabeth Moss, Elizabeth Betsey Moss, Sarah Moss, Howell Cobb Moss, Martha Patsy Moss, Samuel Moss, Turner Moss, Sophia Moss, Marcellus Jordan Moss, Marcellus Jordan Moss, Franklin Moss, John Moss, Franklin Moss, Joshua Moss, John Moss, Joshua Moss, Bennet Moss, Bennet Moss, Joshua Moss, Joshua Moss, John Moss, John Moss, John Moss, Joshua Moss, Mary Moss, Reuben Moss. Reuben Moss passed away in 1819 in Williamsburg, Granville, North Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1738, Reuben Moss entered the world in Sussex, Virginia, USA, born to Samuel Moss and Elizabeth Cobb.
  • In 1769, Reuben Moss resided in No Township Listed, Granville County, NC.
  • In 1784, Reuben Moss resided in Granville, North Carolina, United States.
  • Reuben Moss married Polly Ann Jordan, Martha Ann Jordan, and had children including Joshua Moss, Polly Moss, Joseph Moss, John Moss, Wylie Willis Moss, Elizabeth Moss, Ephraim Moss, Elizabeth Moss, Elizabeth Betsey Moss, Sarah Moss, Howell Cobb Moss, Martha Patsy Moss, Samuel Moss, Turner Moss, Sophia Moss, Marcellus Jordan Moss, Marcellus Jordan Moss, Franklin Moss, John Moss, Franklin Moss, Joshua Moss, John Moss, Joshua Moss, Bennet Moss, Bennet Moss, Joshua Moss, Joshua Moss, John Moss, John Moss, John Moss, Joshua Moss, Mary Moss, Reuben Moss.
  • Reuben Moss passed away in 1819 in Williamsburg, Granville, North Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Samuel Moss
1720 – 1791
Birth Location: Sussex, Sussex, Virginia, United States
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Elizabeth Cobb
1724 – 1780
Birth Location: Bruton Parish, York, VA
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Spouses(s)

Polly Jordan
1750 – 1791
Birth Location: Granville, North Carolina
PJ
Martha Jordan
1750 – 1816
Birth Location: Williamsburg, Rockingham, North Carolina, USA
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Children(s)

Joshua Moss
1785 – 1845
Birth Location: Granville, North Carolina
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Polly Moss
1747 – 1819
Birth Location: Geogia, United States
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Joseph Moss
1751 – 1835
Birth Location: Granville, North Carolina, United States
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John Moss
1761 – 1835
Birth Location: Nutbush Creek, Granville CO, North Carolina, USA
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Wylie Moss
1762 – 1867
Birth Location: Granville, North Carolina, United States
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Elizabeth Moss
1763 – 1850
Birth Location: , Granville, North Carolina, USA
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Ephraim Moss
1768 –
Birth Location: York, York, South Carolina, United States
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Elizabeth Moss
1769 – 1930
Birth Location: Granville, North Carolina, USA
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Elizabeth Moss
1769 – 1850
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
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Sarah Moss
1772 – 1855
Birth Location: Nut Bush Creek, Granville, North Carolina, USA
SM
Howell Moss
1773 – 1831
Birth Location: Nutbush Creek, Granville Co., NC
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Martha Moss
Birth Location: –
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Samuel Moss
1775 – 1844
Birth Location: Nutbush Creek, Granville, North Carolina, United States
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Turner Moss
1777 – 1853
Birth Location: Nutbush Creek, Granville, North Carolina, United States
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Sophia Moss
1778 – 1848
Birth Location: Nutbush Creek, Granville, North Carolina, United States
SM
Marcellus Moss
1779 – 1837
Birth Location: Nutbush Creek, Granville, North Carolina, USA
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Marcellus Moss
1779 – 1840
Birth Location: –
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Franklin Moss
1781 – 1845
Birth Location: Nutbush Creek, Granville, North Carolina, United States
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John Moss
Birth Location: –
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Franklin Moss
1781 – 1845
Birth Location: Nutbush Creek, Granville, North Carolina, United States
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Joshua Moss
1782 – 1845
Birth Location: Nutbush Creek, Granville, North Carolina, United States
JM
John Moss
Birth Location: –
JM
Joshua Moss
1782 – 1845
Birth Location: Nutbush Creek, Granville, North Carolina, United States
JM
Bennet Moss
1783 – 1854
Birth Location: Nutbush Creek, Granville, North Carolina, United States
BM
Bennet Moss
1783 – 1854
Birth Location: Nutbush Creek, Granville, North Carolina, United States
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Joshua Moss
1785 – 1877
Birth Location: Granville, North Carolina, United States
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Joshua Moss
1785 – 1877
Birth Location: Granville, North Carolina, United States
JM
John Moss
Birth Location: –
JM
John Moss
Birth Location: –
JM
John Moss
Birth Location: –
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Joshua Moss
1785 – 1877
Birth Location: Granville, North Carolina, United States
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Mary Moss
1786 – 1862
Birth Location: Nutbush Creek, Granville, North Carolina, United States
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Reuben Moss
1789 – 1845
Birth Location: Granville, North Carolina, United States
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Reuben Moss's Ancestors

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Reuben Moss
1738 – 1819
Birth Place: Sussex, Virginia, USA
Parents
Samuel Moss
1720 – 1791
Sussex, Sussex, Virginia, United States
Elizabeth Cobb
1724 – 1780
Bruton Parish, York, VA
Grandparents
William (Henry) Moss
1688 – 1777
Old Rappahannock,York,Virginia,USA
Elizabeth Martin
1698 – 1758
Old Rappahannock,York,Virginia,USA
Robert Cobb
1687 – 1769
Bruton Parish, York, Virginia, United States
Crosia Frith
1691 – 1768
Bruton Parish, York, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
William Moss
1668 – 1722
Margaret Hopkins
1670 – 1698
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Moss
1632 – 1685
Jane North
1635 – 1676

Reuben Moss's Descendants

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Reuben Moss (10 October 1738 – 10 March 1819) m. Polly (Ann) Jordan (15 Feb 1750 – 1791) m. Martha (Ann) Jordan (15 Feb 1750 – 1816)
  1. 1. Joshua Moss (1785 – 1845)
  2. 2. Polly Moss (1747 – 1819)
  3. 3. Joseph Moss (1751 – 29 MAY 1835)
  4. 4. John Moss (27 OCT 1761 – 19 SEP 1835)
  5. 5. Wylie (Willis) Moss (1762 – 1867)
  6. 6. Elizabeth Moss (NOV 1763 – 1850)
  7. 7. Ephraim Moss (1768 – )
  8. 8. Elizabeth Moss (NOV 1769 – AFT 1930)
  9. 9. Elizabeth (Betsey) Moss (ABT 1769 – 1850)
  10. 10. Sarah Moss (24 FEB 1772 – 13 AUG 1855)
  11. 11. Howell (Cobb) Moss (10 Dec 1773 – 05 May 1831) m. Gladys (Valentine) Dance m. Nancy (Ann) Daniel (20 Nov 1776 – 05 Feb 1843)
    1. 1. Winifred Moss (1780 – 1875)
    2. 2. Benjamin Moss (1792 – 1847)
    3. 3. John (D) Moss (1794 – 1800)
    4. 4. Ruben (J) Moss (1794 – 1800)
    5. 5. Martha Moss (1794 – 1799)
    6. 6. Josephus (Richard) Moss (1794 – 1800)
    7. 7. Howell (Richard) Moss (1794 – 1800)
    8. 8. James (M.) Moss (1794 – 1800)
    9. 9. William (Howell) Moss (01 AUG 1796 – 18 JAN 1872)
    10. 10. James (Madison) Moss (1805 – 1841)
    11. 11. Jordan (Daniel) Moss (10 SEP 1806 – 13 JAN 1873)
    12. 12. Richard Moss (1807 – 1858)
    13. 13. John (Daniel) Moss (05 NOV 1808 – 27 AUG 1881)
    14. 14. Howell (Cobb) Moss (07 JUL 1810 – 07 JUN 1883)
    15. 15. Patsey Moss (1811 – 06 JUN 1850)
    16. 16. Martha Moss (1811 – 1852)
    17. 17. Nancy Moss (1812 – 16 APR 1866)
    18. 18. Nancy Moss (1814 – 27 Sep 1893) m. William (Henry) Brookbank (01 JUL 1795 – 24 JAN 1870)
      1. 1. William (Hamilton) Brookbank (abt 1845 – 11 April 1919) m. Mary (Jane "Molly") Thomas (NOV 1850 – 29 May 1925)
        1. 1. Joella Brookbank (01 AUG 1865 – 20 JAN 1947)
        2. 2. Nancy (V.) Brookbank (ABT 1865 – )
        3. 3. Addie (Ora) Brookbank (22 MAY 1869 – 17 DEC 1946)
        4. 4. Sallie Brookbank (OCT 1874 – 14 DEC 1955)
        5. 5. Mack (Cauley) Brookbank (29 MAR 1875 – 05 OCT 1948) m. Julia (Ethel) Lamb (22 SEP 1877 – 24 SEP 1954)
        6. 6. Missy Brookbank
        7. 7. Jess Brookbank
        8. 8. Samuel (Kell) Brookbank (07 NOV 1880 – 28 June 1951) m. Myrtle (Viola) Morgan (22 September 1883 – 26 November 1964)
        9. 9. Willie Brookbank
        10. 10. Minnie Brookbank (ABT 1878 – 28 SEP 1944)
        11. 11. Lilly (Ester) Brookbank (01 SEP 1885 – 17 OCT 1952)
        12. 12. Hugh Brookbank (MAY 1886 – )
        13. 13. Thomas (Ruffin) Brookbank (18 May 1888 – 22 Feb 1967)
        14. 14. Mollie Brookbank (AUG 1888 – )
        15. 15. Noria Brockbank (1892 – )
        16. 16. Lula (May) Brookbank (04 AUG 1892 – 19 OCT 1966)
        17. 17. Edner Brookbank (Abt. 1914 – )
      2. 2. John (S) Brookbank (OCT 1847 – 1909) m. Elizabeth Porter (15 MAR 1847 – 14 MAY 1925)
        1. 1. William (McDonald) Brookbank (22 OCT 1870 – 07 APR 1958) m. Mary (H) Brookbank (OCT 1876 – 26 JUN 1955)
        2. 2. Flora Brookbank (SEP 1873 – 13 OCT 1974)
        3. 3. Grover (Cleveland) Brookbank (MAR 1878 – 26 FEB 1962) m. Laura Brockbank (1886 – ) m. M (Belle) Brookbank
        4. 4. Robert Brookbank (MAR 1878 – 18 OCT 1955) m. Laura Brockbank (ABT 1886 – )
        5. 5. Rose Brookbank (OCT 1885 – 1910)
        6. 6. Hannah (E) Brookbank (04 FEB 1894 – 01 MAY 1968)
      3. 3. James (M) Brookbank (1849 – 1860)
      4. 4. Julia (Virginia) Brookbank (12 OCT 1855 – 08 MAY 1949) m. John (Franklin) McCuiston (29 MAR 1845 – 21 AUG 1930)
        1. 1. Dora (Jane) McCuiston (03 OCT 1875 – 1945)
        2. 2. Hannah (Mae Elizabeth) McCuiston (17 SEP 1877 – MAR 1968)
        3. 3. Nancy ('Nannie') McCuiston (29 MAY 1879 – 10 MAR 1896)
        4. 4. Charles (Terry) McCuiston (23 MAY 1881 – 01 AUG 1925)
        5. 5. John (Franklin) McCuiston (17 AUG 1887 – )
        6. 6. Nathaniel (Hall) McCuiston (21 MAY 1889 – 22 JUL 1958)
        7. 7. Delilah McCuiston (12 FEB 1891 – )
        8. 8. Myrtle (Sadie) McCuiston (24 JUN 1895 – 20 JUN 1986)
        9. 9. Walter (Robert) McCuiston (29 SEP 1900 – 06 DEC 1958)
    19. 19. Jackson Moss (1814 – 1814)
    20. 20. Betsey Moss (1815 – )
    21. 21. Catey Moss (1815 – )
    22. 22. Reuben (Jackson) Moss (07 OCT 1816 – 1860)
    23. 23. Martha Moss (1828 – )
    24. 24. Polly Moss
    25. 25. Catey Moss (1815 – )
    26. 26. Joe (Josephus) Moss (1816 – 01 DEC 1891)
    27. 27. Josephus (Richard) Moss (1818 – 01 DEC 1891)
    28. 28. Joseph Moss (1818 – 1818)
    29. 29. Martha Moss (1828 – )
  12. 12. Martha (Patsy) Moss
  13. 13. Samuel Moss (1775 – 1844)
  14. 14. Turner Moss (1777 – AUG 1853)
  15. 15. Sophia Moss (1778 – 1848)
  16. 16. Marcellus (Jordan) Moss (1779 – 12 DEC 1837)
  17. 17. Marcellus (Jordan) Moss (1779 – 1840)
  18. 18. Franklin Moss (1781 – 1845)
  19. 19. John Moss
  20. 20. Franklin Moss (1781 – 1845)
  21. 21. Joshua Moss (20 OCT 1782 – 14 OCT 1845)
  22. 22. John Moss
  23. 23. Joshua Moss (20 OCT 1782 – 14 OCT 1845)
  24. 24. Bennet Moss (1783 – 1854)
  25. 25. Bennet Moss (1783 – 1854)
  26. 26. Joshua Moss (16 APR 1785 – 16 MAY 1877)
  27. 27. Joshua Moss (16 APR 1785 – 16 MAY 1877)
  28. 28. John Moss
  29. 29. John Moss
  30. 30. John Moss
  31. 31. Joshua Moss (16 APR 1785 – 16 MAY 1877)
  32. 32. Mary Moss (19 MAR 1786 – 01 JAN 1862)
  33. 33. Reuben Moss (1789 – 1845)

Reuben Moss's Timeline

8 Records

1738
10 October 1738
Birth of Reuben Moss in Sussex, Virginia, USA
Sussex, Virginia, USA
1769
1769
Age 31
Reuben Moss resided here in No Township Listed, Granville County, NC
No Township Listed, Granville County, NC
1784
1784
Age 46
Reuben Moss resided here in Granville, North Carolina, United States
Granville, North Carolina, United States
1786
1786
Age 48
Reuben Moss resided here in Undesignated Distric, Granville County, NC
Undesignated Distric, Granville County, NC
1790
1790
Age 52
Reuben Moss resided here in Warren, North Carolina, United States
Warren, North Carolina, United States
1800
1800
Age 62
Reuben Moss resided here in Hillsboro, Granville, North Carolina
Hillsboro, Granville, North Carolina
1810
1810
Age 72
Reuben Moss resided here in Granville, North Carolina, United States
Granville, North Carolina, United States
1819
10 March 1819
Age 81
Death of Reuben Moss in Williamsburg, Granville, North Carolina, USA
Williamsburg, Granville, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 October 1738
    Event Place: Sussex, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 145; SAR Membership Number: 28810
    [2] Family Data Collection - Births
    [3] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, SAR Membership Number: 100694
    [4] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1738; Birth city: Sussex Co; Birth state: VA
    [5] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
    [6] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, SAR Membership Number: 100694
    [7] Family Data Collection - Births
    [8] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
    [9] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1738; Birth city: Sussex Co; Birth state: VA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 March 1819
    Event Place: Williamsburg, Granville, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 145; SAR Membership Number: 28810
    [2] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, SAR Membership Number: 100694
    [3] Family Data Collection - Deaths
    [4] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1738; Birth city: Sussex Co; Birth state: VA
    [5] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, SAR Membership Number: 100694
    [6] Family Data Collection - Deaths
    [7] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1738; Birth city: Sussex Co; Birth state: VA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1786
    Event Place: Undesignated Distric, Granville County, NC
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1790-1890
    [2] North Carolina, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1790-1890

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1784
    Event Place: Granville, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, State Census, 1784-1787
    [2] North Carolina, State Census, 1784-1787

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Warren, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Granville, North Carolina; Series: M637; Roll: 7; Page: 90; Family History Library Film: 0568147
    [2] 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Warren, North Carolina; Series: M637; Roll: 7; Page: 76; Image: 55; Family History Library Film: 0568147
    [3] 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Warren, North Carolina; Series: M637; Roll: 7; Page: 76; Image: 55; Family History Library Film: 0568147
    [4] 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Granville, North Carolina; Series: M637; Roll: 7; Page: 90; Family History Library Film: 0568147

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Granville, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Granville, North Carolina; Roll: 40; Page: 888; Image: 0337913; Family History Library Film: 00258
    [2] 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: York, South Carolina; Roll: 61; Page: 646; Image: 00483; Family History Library Film: 0181420
    [3] 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Granville, North Carolina; Roll: 40; Page: 888; Image: 00258; Family History Library Film: 0337913

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Hillsboro, Granville, North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Hillsboro, Granville, North Carolina; Roll: 31; Page: 513; Image: 470; Family History Library Film: 337907
    [2] 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Hillsboro, Granville, North Carolina; Series: M32; Roll: 31; Page: 513; Image: 470; Family History Library Film: 337907

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1769
    Event Place: No Township Listed, Granville County, NC
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1790-1890
    [2] North Carolina, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1790-1890

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Connecticut
    Record Source:
    [1] Connecticut Revolutionary War Military Lists, 1775-83
    [2] Connecticut Revolutionary War Military Lists, 1775-83

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: CT, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. Revolutionary War Rolls, 1775-1783
    [2] U.S. Revolutionary War Rolls, 1775-1783
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