MOORE NEWS Volume II January 2, 1997 Issue 1 EXTRA SALUTATIONS 1997 is off and rolling. There will be two Extra editions of MOORE NEWS during the first few days of January. What a distance we have come together! When a few Moores, motivated by Judy Alley, had a discussion last June via email about our desire to construct a vehicle for combining and partnering in research of the Moore family, I never envisioned what we have become - all to the credit of many Moores. It's hard to realize that from that nucleus of strangers, we've erected a pretty cohesive family group of almost 300 MOORE ROOTERS! Good for us! We all deserve a hearty Hip! Hip! Hurrah! for using new skills and technologies at a high rate of production. GO MOORES! This Extra issue as an informational bulletin and solicitation any facts that you may have which might expand on this content. It will be followed soon - maybe next week - by a second Extra edition compiled totally from information Bob Moore (Patwarnes) is putting together and sending to me in segments as the blisters on his fingers heal sufficiently for the next segment to be typed. Bob Moore, Bill Moore of San Francisco and Editor of the hard copy Newsletter for the Descendants of John Moore (d. 1777) of Albemarle Co VA, and Dr. James Moore of Rockville MD and assiduous researcher of the Maryland family, and I have been exploring, combining, and commenting on aspects of the early VA and MD Moore family(ies). This Extra deals particularly with an early Virginia Moore who has not be introduced at all to MOORE NEWS, but who, it would seem, may be the progenitor of a very large Virginia family and may also reach into Maryland. With Bill Moore's expert guidance through questions about English Moore heritage, some possibility exists that this group has also identified the English origins. Much more work is needed and we welcome any support from MOORE NEWS subscribers. I wrote the below letter to Bill Moore several weeks ago describing the current status of my research here in Virginia. It also introduces aspects of the search by the other three partners in this quest. Bill has published this letter in his newsletter and has added the potential English pedigree of this family. ___________________ Dear Bill, Thank you for connecting me to Dr. James Moore of Rockville, MD, who wondered if his Prince George's Co. Md. ancestor, James Moore, b. 1625, might have come from Virginia. I hoped that information Jim Moore could provide might lead me to Rodeham Moore as I had been unable to find him in Northern Virginia where his wife's family lived prior to moving south. One of the Maryland Moore children in the information Jim Moore provided was named "Rhoda," a misnomer sometimes used in public records for Rodeham Moore. Rhoda Moore turned out to be a daughter. On investigation, it became apparent that the Maryland Moores of Prince Georges Co (and possibly Charles Co) interacted with some of the same families as the New Kent Moores, among them Ellyson, Elmore, Austin, and Bell/Beale. In addition, I have long felt that the interrelationships of Rodham Moore's line in Patrick Co VA and Matthew Moore's line in Stokes Co., N.C. was not accidental. They lived only 20 or 25 miles apart before Rodeham Moore moved a little further west. Among other similarities between them is the frequent intermarriage of both Moore families with the family of Samuel Dalton, Sr. As you know, Matthew Moore's wife, Letitia, was the daughter of Samuel Dalton Sr. His son, Samuel Dalton Jr., married the Charlotte Gallahue, the sister of Rodeham Moore's wife, Elizabeth Gallahue. Rodeham Moore's son, William, married Jane Dalton Hanby, granddaughter of Samuel Dalton Sr. and niece of Letitia Moore, and one of their grandsons was named Matthew. These interrelationships, of course, could be the result of the two Moore families living close to one another, not the cause. Long ago I made the mental assumption that the New Kent Moores were probably descendants of John Moore who arrived on the Bona Nova in 1619. John Moore's location in Elizabeth City Co. was only about 50 miles southeast of where the later New Kent Moores lived. But as my trusty little database grew, I found not even a hint of a link between John Moore of Elizabeth City Co and the Moores of New Kent - not even a discernible migration pattern supported the notion. Instead, the survey led me due east from New Kent County to the Eastern Shore of Virginia where there was an early Edward Moore. Given names, timing, and associated families all seemed to be describing a fit between the Eastern Shore and the New Kent Moores. There was an Edward Moore in New Kent and John Moore of Albemarle (d. 1777) named a son Edward, so I began to look more closely at Edward Moore of Northampton County. Edward was also a favored name among Moores who settled south of the James River. Eastern Shore Edward was a mariner who transported "servants" - ~ headrights ~ - into Virginia by contract. In 1642 he sailed from London as Master of the ship 'Gabriell and Elinor,' owned by three London businessmen. His human cargo numbered 42 "servants" being transported to Virginia where they would serve for a period of about seven years. In the 17th century Virginia was England's unemployment office siphoning citizens from overpopulated counties, former soldiers and younger sons. A few months ago, I had focused on Francis Moore, a late 1600s mariner and ship owner associated with the Rappahannock River as a potential parent of Rodeham Moore. Francis Moore was the ancestor of Harbin Moore (and others) of Orange and Culpeper Cos. whom we found also associated with the Beales. My thinking at that time was that Francis Moore was a good candidate for parent or grandparent of Rodeham Moore because of the marriages of Francis Moore's children with the Kenners of Northumberland (another ship owning family), the Masons of Maryland, and the Bronoughs of Fairfax - all lines leading back to Matthew Rodeham (c1625-1672) of Northumberland Co VA. My ancestor, Rodeham Moore, had to have been named for someone connected to Matthew Rodeham -- he even married a granddaughter of Matthew Rodeham! In connection with my Francis Moore inquiry, I received a lineage which addresses the Francis Moore family of Berkshire, England, from Bob Moore of Oklahoma City. There is even a Lambert in this line, and we had mused at one time about the identity of Lambert Moore who shows up in Gloucester Co. in the late 1600s. Here, much abbreviated, is what Bob sent me: Edward Moore b. c. 1359; d. 1388, begat | Roger Moore b. 1385, Burfield, Berks, England, m. Elizabeth Bradford, begat | Richard Moore b. c. 1426, Burfield, Berks, England, d. 1462, m. Elizabeth Brocas (big early Virginia name, shown by Currer-Briggs to be connected to Moore-Kirby of Eliz. City/Poquoson and others), begat | Richard Moore II, b. 1459, d. 1495, m. (?) Fettieplace (probably the same family as Phettiplace of Poquoson, neighbor of Joseph Moore), begat | William Moore, b. 1492, Burfield, Berks, England, d. 1528, m. (?) Hildesley, begat | Edward Moore, b. 1525, Hildesley, Berks, England, d. 1558, m. Elizabeth Hall, begat | Francis Moore, b. 1558, Fawley, Berks, England, d. 1621, m. Ann Twitty, begat | William Moore II, b. 1598, Great Fawley, near Wantage, Berks, England, d. 1629, m. (?) Blount, begat | Francis Moore IV, b. 1625, Fawley, Berks, England, d. 1698, m. Mary Cary (big New Kent, Virginia name), begat | John Moore, b. 1658, Fawley, Berks, England, d. 1685, Philadelphia, PA, m. in Charleston, SC Rebecca Axtell, begat | John Moore b. 1686, Charleston, SC, d. 1749, New York City, m. Frances Lambert. The lineage Bob Moore sent contained numerous given names (even the odd ones like Lambert) that appear in Virginia. Normally I reserve judgment about relying on given names - such as the name 'Caroline Matilda' in the Rodeham Moore family - reserving judgment until something else comes along to justify accepting it as a marker. This Berkshire family (even identifying, as it does, only one descendant of the several generations) seems to be long on names that appear in the early York River basin and Northampton Co VA. Three early Virginia Moores, Edward, Francis, and Richard - all favored names of the Berks group - are known to have followed the same occupation. I discovered also that three Moores in New Kent and Edward, Jr. in Northampton all acquired their property in 1672. One possible interpretation is that the death of a father or one who was staking his sons to their "portion" accounted for this affinity. Finding the 1661 marriage in Northampton Co VA of Edward Moore to Elizabeth Turner reinforced this supposition inasmuch as fathers often gave their older lads "a fair portion" and preserved their estate for the widow and much younger children. The following is some new information which may begin to tie up loose ends. From the County Court Records of Accomack-Northampton, Virginia, 1640-1645, Susie M. Ames, 1973: 1643, Edward Moore, Deposition: "I, Edward Moore, of Shadwell in the Co. of Middlesex [England], Mariner, constitute and ordain my much respected and good friend Argoll Yardley of Northampton in Virginia, Esq, my true absolute and lawful attorney to aske, demand, sue and recover all debts that at this present or hereafter shall appear to be due me in moneys or beaver or tobaccos by bonds, bills, books or other subscriptions." Edward Moore's Middlesex Co location in England is probably the area around Wapping and Stepney outside London, a reflection of his occupation as a Mariner, not the place of his birth. As master of the ship 'Gabriel and Elinor,' owned by three London partners, Robert Mordaunt, skinner, Gabriel Myles, mercer, and Timothy Rose, upholder [upholsterer], citizens of London, he lived near the Thames docks. There are a number of other actions by Edward Moore during this trip to Virginia, most of which he deals with by appointing Argol Yardley as his attorney to collect debts. By 1644 Edward has left Virginia for the return trip to England, but either he or another Edward Moore returns to the same location six years later. This time he appears on three headright certificates, all issued within a few years of each other - therefore probably representing three separate certificates for the same Edward Moore. The fact that each was presented in different counties is probably a reflection of the corruption that had become part of the headright process. Patent of Mr. Arthur Price in York Co., 1651; Patent of Richard Coleman in "Old" Rappahannock Co., 1652; Patent of Sampson Robins, Northampton Co., 1653. In 1651, in Northampton County VA, Edward Moore signed the Loyalty Oath required by Parliament of all Virginia citizens after the Civil War. It is probable that at this time, Edward Moore already considered himself a Virginia resident although his first patent in Accawmack (Northampton Co.) was not registered until 1655, probably because of diminished land office activity during the turmoil following the English Civil War. He probably selected and "blazed" his land some years before the grant was surveyed and the patent granted. Claiborne and Bennett didn't take over governance of Virginia under Parliament until 1651. It took a while to get things functioning again so the backlog of surveying and registration could take place. Edward Moore's patent for an additional 200 acres registered in 1656, is based on transportation to the Colony of Edward Moore, Senr., Mary Moore, Edward Moore, Junr., and Richard Moore. It is apparent now that when he signed the Loyalty Oath, he intended to become a resident of Virginia. Whether Edward Moore moved to Virginia because he had royalist associations or because, as a merchant/mariner, he hoped to capitalize on the friendship of the new government cannot be discerned from present research. However, the significance of his return to Virginia as a resident at this particular time cannot be dismissed either. Low and behold there is a marriage between Edward Moore to Elizabeth Turner recorded in Northampton County on 2 June 1661. Her age is not confirmed and no security is listed. The reference given is "BK IX:114" (I do not know what that references). This could refer to either the older Edward Moore or his son, Edward Jr., though most likely it is the older Edward Moore inasmuch as the younger Edward Moore, Jr., does not make his appearance as an adult until 1672. [Ann Moore (b 1755), daughter of John Moore of Albemarle Co VA (d. 1777) married Turner Hamner.] Another series of Edward Moore headright certificates appears in 1664 (one of them is probably the younger Edward inasmuch as both patents were registered in the same county). This suggests that Edward Moore continued to carry out his occupation of 'Ship Master.' Patent of Capt. John Savadge, Northampton Co. Patent of Col. Edmund Scarburgh, Northampton Co. (also includes William Moore and John Moore); Patent of Col. John Catlett, resident of Gloucester Co. Here are some other records that expand the proposition that Edward Moore may have been the progenitor of many early Virginia Moores: In 1643, there is a court case in Northampton Co. in which Edward Moore is described as a ship master who imported 42 indentured servants. In 1681, there is a court case in Richmond Co. Court involving Francis Moore, master of the "Dublin Merchant," which concerns the importation of headrights. In 1681, Richard Moore is in Virginia General Court, having appealed a case from Gloucester Co., concerning the importation of headrights he had contracted for. Thus we have at least six possible representatives of the Berkshire family; i.e., Edward, Francis, Richard, Lambert, William and John, three of whom are known to have been merchants or ship masters involved with the importation of headrights. What think ye? Sincerely, Joyce Browning MOORE OF FAWLEY, BERKSHIRE Arms ~ Argent, a moorcock sable, combed and wattled gules. I. Francis Moore. A. Roger Moore, m. Elizabeth, d/o _____ Hall, of Bradford. 1. Richard Moore, m. Elizabeth, d/o William Brocas, Esq., of Beaupre, Hants. a. Richard Moore, heir. b. George Moore, m. Isabella Gore. (1) Edward Moore. (a) Edward Moore, of Wiltshire, m. Eleanor, d/o Reynolds, of Trowbridge. i) John Moore, of Ewell, m. Agnes, d/o of Henry Bartlet, and had issue, Richard Moore, Esq. of Burfield in Berks. I. Richard Moore, Esq., of Burfield in Berks, m. Catherine Arlott. A. John Moore, who inherited Burfield, and was 22 at decease of his father, m. Elizabeth Wittingstall, and left an only daughter and heiress, 1. Elizabeth Moore, m. John Mahew, Esq. B. Elizabeth Moore, m. Sir John Williams, of Thame, in Oxford. 1. Sir Reginald Williams, who left an only da. & heir, a. Elizabeth Williams, m. Laurence Lovett, Esq., of Liscombe, Bucks. 2. John Williams, who was created by Queen Mary, Lord Williams, of Thame. (See Burke's Extinct Peerage.) C. Isabella Moore, m. John D'Oyley, Esq. D. Christian Moore, m. Henry Wilkins, Esq. E. Matilda Moore, m. Robert Lechingham, Esq., of Bucks. F. Alice Moore, m. John Ralphe, Esq. G. Anne Moore. H. Richard Moore, who was father of 1. William Moore, Esq., m. d/o Hildesly, of Hildesly, and left a son and heir, a. Edward Moore, Esq., who d. in 1st year of Elizabeth, leaving by Elizabeth his wife, da&h/o Hall, of Tilehurst, in Berks, (1) Sir Francis Moore, knight, an eminent person in the time of Elizabeth, of whom the following details are given by Anthony Wood. "He was born at East Hildersly, or Ilderley, near Wantage, in Berks, educated in Grammar learning at Reading, entered a Commoner in St. John's College, Oxford, 1574, or thereabouts, continued there till near Batchelor's Standing, and then he retired to the Middle Temple, where after severe encounters had with the crabbed parts of the municipal laws, he became a Barrister, and noted for his great proficiency in his profession, and integrity in his dealings. In the latter end of Queen Elizabeth, and beginning of King James, he was several times elected a Burgess, to sit in Parliament, in which he was a frequent speaker; afterwards he was Counsellor, and Under Steward for several years to the University of Oxford; the member of which conferred upon his the degree of Master of Arts, in 1612. Two years after, he was made Serjeant-at-law, and in 1616, Mary 17, received the honor of Knighthood at Theobalds, from his Majesty, King James I. After his death some of Works were published, which bear these titles: 'Cases collected and reported from the original in French, that then (1663) remained in the hands of Sir Jeffrey Palmer, Attorney General to King Charles the 2nd, which is the same, as I take it, written fairly with the Author's hand in fol. that was lately in the library of Arthur, Earl of Anglesey;' and His learned reading 4 James 1st, in the Middle Temple Hall, concerning Charitable Uses, abridged by himself. London, 1676, fol. published by George Duke, of the Inner Temple, Esq.' Our Author, F. Moore, was a member of that parliament, as it seems, wherein the Statute concerning Charitable Uses was made, and was, as 'tis farther added, the penner thereof. At length paying the last debt to nature on the 20th November 1621, aged 63, was buried in a Vault under the Church at Great Fawley, near to Wantage, before mentioned, in which Vault his posterity (who are Baronets, living in that parish) have been since, and are hitherto interred, as I have been instructed by his grandson, Sir Henry Moore, Bart." So far Anthony Wood ~ further may be stated that Sir Francis m. Anne, d/o William Twitty, Esq., of Borcham, in Essex, and had issue, (a) Francis Moore, d. at Lyons, unm. (b) Henry Moore, aged twenty-one in 1617 (see below). (c) William Moore, m. Mrs. Blount, and left a son, i) Francis Moore, m. Mary, d/o Edward Cary, Esq., of Torr Abbey. (d) Margaret Moore, m. Sir Jeffrey Palmer, knt., attorney-general to King Charles II. (e) Anne Moore, m. John Jerningham, Esq., eldest son of Sir Henry Jerningham, first baronet of Cossy Hall, in Norfolk, and was mother of Sir Henry Jerningham, the second baronet. (f) Elizabeth Moore, m. Sir Richard Blount, of Maple Durham, Oxfordshire. (g) Dorothy Moore, d. unm. I. Henry Moore, Esq., of Fawley, Berks, eldest surviving son and heir, was created a Baronet 21st Mary 1627. Died c. 1635. He m. Elizabeth, d/o William Beverley, Esq., of Kenoe, in Bedfordshire, and had issue, A. Sir Henry Moore, eldest son, his successor (see below). B. St. John (Sir) Moore, m. Miss Pooley, and had several children, who all d. s. p. C. Anne Moore, m. Sir Matthew Hale, knt, lord chief justice of England. D. Elizabeth Moore, m. Sir Seymour Pile, baronet, of Oxford, in Wiltshire. E. Frances Moore, m. Gabriel Pile, Esq., of Okemarsh, in Berkshire. F. Margaret Moore, m. William Duckett, Esq. I. Sir Henry Moore, m. 1st Judith, d/o of Mr. Alderman Campbell, of London, and by her had one da., Judith, who d. young. He m. 2nd Mary, d/o William Hitchcock, Esq., of Knitely, in Bucks, by whom he had, A. Francis Moore, who m. Frances, d/&sole h./o Alexander Jermin, Esq., of Cordington, in Sussex, and, at his decease in his father's lifetime, 1. Richard Moore, d. c. 1690, successor to his grandfather, succeeded by his grandson Richard (see below). 2. Henry Moore,twin with his elder brother, d. unm. 8 June 1734. 3. Francis Moore. 4. Catherine Moore, d. unm. 5. Anne Moore, d. unm. 6. Dorothy Moore, d. unm. 7. Mary Moore, d. unm. B. William Moore, m. Anne, d/o Henry Wells, Esq., of Brambridge, Hants. I. Sir Richard Moore, d. 10 Dec. 1737, m. Anastasia, d&co-h/o John Aylward, Esq., of London, and had 8 sons and 6 das, viz, Francis (d. an infant), Richard (his successor, see below), John, heir to his brother), Francis (d. young), James (d.s.p.), Henry, d.s.p.), Thomas, heir to his bro. John), William, Frances (m. Richard Harcourt of London, merchant, and d.s.p.), Mary, Helena, Anastasia, Elizabeth, Anne. (Anastasia's co-heir Mary m. Charles Howard, son of the Hon. Charles Howard, son of Henry Frederick, Earl of Arundel, and was mother of Charles, 10th Duke of Norfolk.) A. Sir Richard Moore, d. unm. 15th June, 1738, and was s. by his brother, B. Sir John Moore, who sold the manor of Fawley in 1765 to the Vansittarts, from whom it was purchased in 1778 by Bartholomew Tipping, Esq., whose niece and heir, Mary-Anne, m. the Rev. Philip Wroughton. Sir John d.d.p. 25th Aug. 1790 and was suc. by his brother, C. Sir Thomas Moore, who d. issueless 10 Apr 1807, when the Baronetcy expired. __________________________________________________ MOORE NEWS: Compiled from email and other sources Distributed by Joyce Browning cJBrown7169@AOL.com 2 January 1997