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William Moran 1760–1830 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1760

Birth Location: Four Brothers Plantation, Charles, Maryland, United States

Death Date: 1830

Death Location: Siler City, Chatham County, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: William Higgs)

Mother: Eleanor Moran)

Spouse(s): Delilah (Moran)

Children(s): Jemima (Martin), Chloe Beal), Mary (Thomas), John Moran, Nancy Rosser), Patience Coward), William 1800-1876)

In 1760, William Moran entered the world in Four Brothers Plantation, Charles, Maryland, United States, born to William Thomas Sr Villett Moran M1756 Eleanor Higgs And Eleanor Elizabeth Lnu Higgs Moran M1756 William Thomas Moran. In 1775, William Moran resided in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. In 1778, William Moran resided in Oath of Fidelity, Charles County, MD. William Moran married Delilah Mann Moran, and had children including Chloe Mann Moran Beal M1817 Asa Beal, Jemima Minerva Minny Mann Moran Martin, John Moran, Mary M Mann Moran Thomas, Nancy Mann Moran Rosser M Benjamin Rosser, Patience Mann Moran Coward M Feelden Coward, William Thomas Iii Mann Moran M1824 Elizabeth Mitchell 1800 1876. William Moran passed away in 1830 in Siler City, Chatham County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1760, William Moran entered the world in Four Brothers Plantation, Charles, Maryland, United States, born to William Thomas Sr Villett Moran M1756 Eleanor Higgs And Eleanor Elizabeth Lnu Higgs Moran M1756 William Thomas Moran.
  • In 1775, William Moran resided in Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
  • In 1778, William Moran resided in Oath of Fidelity, Charles County, MD.
  • William Moran married Delilah Mann Moran, and had children including Chloe Mann Moran Beal M1817 Asa Beal, Jemima Minerva Minny Mann Moran Martin, John Moran, Mary M Mann Moran Thomas, Nancy Mann Moran Rosser M Benjamin Rosser, Patience Mann Moran Coward M Feelden Coward, William Thomas Iii Mann Moran M1824 Elizabeth Mitchell 1800 1876.
  • William Moran passed away in 1830 in Siler City, Chatham County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Higgs)
1729–1796
Birth Location: Four Brothers Plantation, Hughesville, Charles Co., Maryland
WH
Eleanor Moran)
1740–1809
Birth Location: Charles Co., Maryland Colony
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Spouses(s)

Delilah (Moran)
1760–1851
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Children(s)

Jemima (Martin)
1792–1859
Birth Location: North Carolina
J(
Chloe Beal)
1794–
Birth Location: North Carolina
CB
Mary (Thomas)
1802–
Birth Location: North Carolina
M(
John Moran
1807–1865
Birth Location: Chatham County, North Carolina, United States of America
JM
Nancy Rosser)
1807–
Birth Location: Chatham Co
NR
Patience Coward)
1804–1879
Birth Location: North Carolina
PC
William 1800-1876)
1796–1863
Birth Location: Halifax County, North Carolina, USA
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William Moran's Ancestors

Self
William Moran
1760–1830
Birth Place: Four Brothers Plantation, Charles, Maryland, United States
Parents
William Thomas SR {Villett} Moran (m1756 Eleanor Higgs)
1729–1796
Four Brothers Plantation, Hughesville, Charles Co., Maryland
Eleanor ({Elizabeth LNU} Higgs (Moran) (m1756 William Thomas) Moran)
1740–1809
Charles Co., Maryland Colony
Grandparents
Gabriel Moran
1691–1734
Edenderry, Offaly {Kings}, Leinster, Ireland
Elizabeth ({Barber} Villett (Moran) (Hulse) (m1710 Gabriel Moran d1734) (2m1735 Meveral) Hulse)
1691–1767
St Marys, St Mary's, Maryland, United States
Samuel ({} Higgs (m1735 Elizabeth LNU) d1762)
1708–1758
St Marys, St Mary's County, Maryland, USA
Elizabeth ({} LNU (Higgs) (m1735 Samuel) Higgs)
–1761
Maryland
Great-Grandparents
Thomas 1675-1773)
1673–1751
Ann Moran)
1675–1773
Peter Barber)
1652–1737
Cecelia Barber
1669–1741
Unknown Higgs
1660–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Rice)
1654–1740
Elizabeth Moran)
1659–

William Moran's Descendants

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William Moran (1760–1830) m. Delilah (Mann) (Moran) (1760–1851)
  1. 1. Jemima (Minerva "Minny" {Mann} Moran) (Martin) 1792–1859
  2. 2. Chloe ({Mann} Moran (Beal) (m1817 Asa) Beal) 1794–
  3. 3. Mary (M {Mann} Moran) (Thomas) 1802–
    1. 1. Micajah ({}) Thomas 1825– m. Sarah (M) Thomas 1829–
  4. 4. John Moran 1807–1865
  5. 5. Nancy ({Mann} Moran (Rosser) ??(m Benjamin) Rosser) 1807–
  6. 6. Patience ({Mann} Moran (Coward) (m Feelden) Coward) 1804–1879
  7. 7. William (Thomas III {Mann} Moran (m1824 Elizabeth Mitchell) 1800-1876) 1796–1863 m. Elizabeth (M {} Mitchell (Moran) (m1824 William Thomas III) Moran) 1800–1876
    1. 1. Clara (Ellenor "Ellen" {Mitchell} Moran (Walters)) (Way) 1828–1911 m. Calvin (Manuel {Williams} Way (m Margaret Hinshaw) (m1865 Clara Ellenor) Moran) 1811–1885 m. Henry (Jackson {} Walters (m1852 Clara Ellen) Moran) 1834–1863
      1. 1. Leander ({Moran} Way (m Mary) Livingston) 1865–1909
      2. 2. Lodosca (A. {Moran}) Walters 1862–
      3. 3. Eliza (Jane "Lessy" {Moran} Walters) (Murchison) 1861–1928
      4. 4. Henry ({Moran}) Walters 1855–
      5. 5. William ({Moran}) Walters 1853–1921
      6. 6. Matilda (H {Moran}) Walters 1859–
    2. 2. Mary (Ann "Polly" {Mitchell} Moran (Ronsley) (Parish) (1m1848 William Ronsley) (2m1866 John) Parish) 1823–1880
    3. 3. William (Thomas IV {Mitchell}) Moran 1827–1896
    4. 4. Susan ({Mitchell} Moran (Duncan) (m1864 William Seamore) Duncan) 1831–1883
    5. 5. George (Washington {Mitchell}) Moran 1834–1865
    6. 6. Delilah (Elizabeth {Mitchell}) Moran 1836–
    7. 7. John (Andrew Jackson {Mitchell}) Moran 1837–1863
    8. 8. Samuel (Mitchell {Mitchell} Moran (m Sarah Emily) Whitehead) 1838–1886
    9. 9. Clar MORON 1841–1924 m. Benjamin ({Hinshaw} Way (m1865 Chloe Flora) Moran) 1845–1880
      1. 1. Arthur (Manuel {Moran} Way (m1907 Eula Lorraine M) Rich) 1875–1958 m. Eula (Lorraine M {Sharp} Rich (Way) (m1907 Arthur manuel) Way) 1885–1968
      2. 2. William (Taylor {Hinshaw}) Way 1869–1931
      3. 3. Alexander (J. Anderson Bud) WAY* 1871–1930 m. Cynthia (Alice) WAY 1868–1950
        1. 1. Lillie (Lutisha {Jones} Way (Carroll) (m1919 Charlie Dallas) Carroll) 1897–1970 m. Charlie (Dallas {} Carroll (m1919 Lillie Lutisha) Way) 1896–1933
        2. 2. Jesse (Lee {Jones} Way (m Annie Mae) Capps) 1906–1973 m. Annie (Mae {} Capps (Way) (m Jesse Lee) Way) 1913–1979
        3. 3. Julius (Harrison {Jones} Way (1m1930 Mrytle Mae Smith 1910-1946) (2m Alma Rebecca Vest) 1912-1993) 1909–1995 m. Myrtle (Mae {Hill} Smith (Way) (m1930 Julius Harrison) Way) 1910–1946 m. Alma (Rebecca {Thomas} Vest (Way) (m1946 Julius Harrison) Way) 1912–1993
        4. 4. Vernon (Franklin SR {Jones} Way (1m1936 Robena Johnson) (2m1946 Maxine) Ivy) 1914– m. Robena ("Peggy" {Hart} Johnson (Way) (Conner) (Towe) (m1936 Vernon Franklin Way) (m1946 Joseph A Conner) (3m1955 Ray Edward Towe) Sr) 1920–2000 m. Maxine ({Hopkins} Ivy (Way) (m1948 Vernon Franklin) Way) 1918–1984
        5. 5. Cordie ({Jones} Way (Dennis) (1929 William Curtis Dennis Sr) 1906-1946) 1899–1966 m. William (Curtis SR {} Dennis (m1929 Cordie) Way) 1906–1946
        6. 6. Arthur (Gladice {Jones} Way (m1934 Mildred Gertrude) Hill) 1905–1952 m. Mildred (Gertrude {} Hill (Way) (m1934 Arthur Gladice) Way) 1910–1997
        7. 7. William (Vance {Jones} Way (1m1922 Mary Louella Heath 1901-1971) (2m1972 Pearl Gregory Everage) 1906-1982) 1895–1984 m. Mary (Louella {} Heath (Way) (m1922 William Vance) Way) 1901–1971 m. Pearl (Lee {} Gregory (Everage) (Way) (m1972 William Vance Way) (m1932 Romie) Everage) 1906–1982
        8. 8. Julia (Florence) WAY 1893–1972 m. Gilmer (Brantley) COCKLEREECE 1889–1966

William Moran's Timeline

12 Records

1760
1760
Birth of William Moran in Four Brothers Plantation, Charles, Maryland, United States
Four Brothers Plantation, Charles, Maryland, United States
1775
1775-1779
Age 15
William Moran resided here in Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Baltimore, Maryland, USA
1778
1778
Age 18
William Moran resided here in Oath of Fidelity, Charles County, MD
Oath of Fidelity, Charles County, MD
1780
1780
Age 20
William Moran resided here in North Carolina
North Carolina
1781
1781
Age 21
William Moran resided here in North Carolina
North Carolina
1790
1790
Age 30
William Moran resided here in Edgecombe, Halifax, North Carolina, United States
Edgecombe, Halifax, North Carolina, United States
1800
1800
Age 40
William Moran resided here in Hillsborough, Chatham, North Carolina
Hillsborough, Chatham, North Carolina
1820
1820
Age 60
William Moran resided here in Chatham, North Carolina, United States
Chatham, North Carolina, United States
1828
1828
Age 68
William Moran - Will
None
1830
14 May 1830
Age 70
Death of William Moran in Pittsboro, N.C., Chatham Co., Landrum Crk.Farm
Pittsboro, N.C., Chatham Co., Landrum Crk.Farm
1830
1830
Age 70
Burial of William Moran in Siler City, Chatham County, North Carolina, United States of America
Siler City, Chatham County, North Carolina, United States of America
1830
14 Jan 1830
Age 70
William Moran - Probate in Chatham, North Carolina, USA
Chatham, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1760
    Event Place: Four Brothers Plantation, Charles, Maryland, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1775-1779
    Event Place: Baltimore, Maryland, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1778
    Event Place: Oath of Fidelity, Charles County, MD
    Record Source: Maryland, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1780
    Event Place: North Carolina
    Record Source: Records of the Revolutionary War

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1781
    Event Place: North Carolina

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Edgecombe, Halifax, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Edgecombe, Halifax, North Carolina; Series: M637; Roll: 7; Page: 457; Image: 267; Family History Library Film: 0568147

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Hillsborough, Chatham, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Hillsborough, Chatham, North Carolina; Series: M32; Roll: 31; Page: 169; Image: 181; Family History Library Film: 337907

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Chatham, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Chatham, North Carolina; Page: 200; NARA Roll: M33_82; Image: 120

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Will
    Event Date: 1828

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: May 1830
    Event Place: Siler City, Chatham County, North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1851
    Event Place: Siler City, Chatham County, North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 19 Nov 1863
    Event Place: Siler City, Chatham County, North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Custom Event

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Custom Event

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Cteachanu, North Carolina
    Record Source: North Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, Wills, 1770-1931; Author: North Carolina. Probate Court (Chatham County); Probate Place: Chatham, North Carolina

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 May 1830
    Event Place: Pittsboro, N.C., Chatham Co., Landrum Crk.Farm
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, Wills, 1770-1931; Author: North Carolina. Probate Court (Chatham County); Probate Place: Chatham, North Carolina
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Siler City, Chatham County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 14 Jan 1830
    Event Place: Chatham, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, Wills, 1770-1931; Author: North Carolina. Probate Court (Chatham County); Probate Place: Chatham, North Carolina
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