MOORE NEWS Volume II May 23, 1997 Issue 23 SALUTATIONS WILLIAM MOORE (Du Willy@aol.com) It's always gratifying to know that our system works. Thanks so much, Du Willy, for reminding us and congratulations. His first question reached such a successful conclusion, he has another one which appears under "Queries" and pertains to the Texas Moores. *****Great News- Thanks to your MOORE NEWS, I have today received notice of a whole new branch of my Moore Family that I did not even know existed. In fact it may push my knowledge back several generations. That, on the second day after you ran the brief bio that I provided! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - As MOORE NEWS approaches its first anniversary, June 10, some subscribers are beginning to discover the history of their Moore family which takes them back to a time before the great westward migrations of the 19th century. Then, there are a few like me who are still searching for the parents of the same Moore ancestor they were searching for last June! During this year, VERNA LERDALL, a MOORE NEWS subscriber and prolific contributor of 'raw' research - the best kind - has been diligently transcribing Moore entries in the 1782-7 Virginia tax lists which will be distributed soon. Ongoing research of the very early Chesapeake Moore family is providing detailed information which is being published for the first time in MOORE NEWS. After one more report on the Eastern Shore Moore family, this research will be extended to Virginia's four primary river basins. Subscribers will begin recognizing familiar names among these early Chesapeake settlers, and will find direction for new research. Even as Moores of the early Chesapeake are being discovered, search has already begun in England. As we progress in our search for early Moore families, particularly the very early families, subscribers should keep in mind that pioneers almost never migrated to a new location alone. Familiar associated names are recognizable all along the way as descendants move from one place to another. I recently discovered more than a century of migrations of a Moore-related family -- Hanby. Richard Hanby, founder of the Chesapeake Hanby family emigrated to Virginia's Eastern Shore in 1642; fifty years later a descendant moved to Salem County, NJ (along with Eastern Shore neighbors Daniel, Jennings, Moore, Scott, Thompson and others; Fifty years after that, a descendant moved to Rowan County NC; and his children moved across the line to Pittsylvania County VA (later Patrick) in the 1760s. Here in Patrick Co, 150 years after the Hanby family emigrated from Westminster, Middlesex County, England, to Virginia's Eastern Shore and after several migrations, the family was still closely associated with the families of "Daniel, Jennings, Moore, Scott, Thompson and others." One granddaughter, my ggg grandmother, Jane Dalton Hanby, married William Moore, son of the illusive Rodeham Moore and his wife, Elizabeth Gallahue. - - - - - - - - - - - - - SANDIE GAGE (SandraSG@aol.com) *****Since Maiser is down for the time being, I have established a new newsletter. The New Sanford News. I am looking for Sanford related articles and queries. If you have any or are interested in receiving the newsletter let me know. QUERIES TRINA ROY (Heaven4me2) *****Just wanted to say that I found out my grandmother's dad: Thomas Hunt Moore was born in 1885 in Chesterfield County, VA. He married Mabel Moore. Any info would be helpful. I will tell more as I get more!! Thanks so much!! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - DONNA LINGREN ( Ghst1@aol.com) ***** I am looking for Lucy Catherine Thomas who married Waller Moore in 1879 in Texas County Mo. They had lots of kids. Names of children all unknown. I would like to hear from anyone who knows something about them. Thanks. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - (Softwood@aol.com) ******I am looking for information about my ggg grandmother Catherine Moore who was born in Stockport, Columbia County, New York. She lived in that area in the early to mid 1800's. Any help would be appreciated!! Thanks. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ALAN G. JOHNSTON (algjohnston@presto.net) Alan has a question of general interest. MOORE NEWS subscribers, please will dig back to see if you have an answer. Knowledge of regional and general history greatly expands and enhances comprehension of our family history. Besides many of our Moores have a distinctly Quaker/Dissenting history. Maybe this farmer was a Moore. There was and is a vigorous Quaker community in and near Guilford County NC. Guilford College is a Quaker institution. *****During the Battle of Guilford Courthouse a local Quaker farmer, his farm devastated by Tories, told his wife "He was going hunting game" and fought for the patriot cause. After the battle he returned home empty handed, and she asked "Where is the game thee shot today?" He told her, "The game I shot today was not fit to bring home". She did not learn about his part until he was called on to stand up during the local celebration ten years later. (I found this in a local history of that area looking for Moore, Justus, or other family lines) Does anyone know who this was? What was his name?? - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - WILLIAM MOORE (Du Willy@aol.com) ***** There is a whole branch of my Moores who moved to Texas after the Civil War, but I have lost track of them. Joseph B. Moore, born on January 21, 1843 and died on January 24, 1914 in Texas, was my ancestor who went west. He married Mary Major on December 20, 1865. She was the daughter of Elijah Major and Nancy Wardlaw. If any of the readers know of these Moores or their descendants, please let me know as I would like to explore this branch of my Great Grandfather. COLONIAL MOORES MARGRETTE DAVIS ( MaggeD@aol.com) Here's another opportunity to celebrate the progress of one of our contributors. By sharing her progress with us, Margrette may also give others reason to celebrate -- I believe this information may fill in some gaps in the lines of a number of subscribers. Thank you, Margrette, and congratulations! *****I joined MOORE NEWS a few months ago. I noted that I was trying to find my Jeremiah Moore's family. Now, I can report that I have found them. For some time now, I have seen references to the fact that he was a son of Thomas and Rosannah Fowler Moore of Laurens Co., SC who later lived in Hawkins Co., TN and finally in Knox Co., KY. Well, somebody finally turned up who had copies of photos taken of an old family Bible that proves, along with several other pieces of evidence, that he is from that family. The Bible is called the "Chantry Bible" because a John Chantry was in possession of it for a time. but I believe it was written by his mother who was a grand-daughter of one of Jeremiah's brothers Jesse Moore. She writes: ~~~~ "On mother's side of the house Thomas Moore and Rossannah Fowler was married and raised 9 children Jeremia, Zeddock, Ephraim, Levi, Joab, Jessee, Mary, Deborah, Elizabeth The above is my grandfather Moore's people Now comes grandmother Moore's people William Stone Married Sarah Arnold and raised 9 children Nathan, Simeon, Reuben, Asa, Thomas, John, James, William, Amelia and Sarah [there are 10, I counted - md] the above Mentioned Jessee Moore and Amelia Stone were Married and raised nine children Naomi, Thomas, Joab, Sarah, Rossannah, Melinda, Alcy, Ephraim and Amelia" ~~~~ Thomas and Rosannah Moore were in SC by 1772, when Thomas acquired a land grant in Laurens Co. on the Enoree River. They sold this land in 1795 and moved for a while, it is believed, to Hawkins Co., TN, and then to Knox Co., KY shortly after 1800. Jeremiah was probably the oldest child b about 1765 and Jesse the youngest b about 1782. I know there are several descendants of this family who subscribe to MOORE NEWS, and there are others who believe they may be. I would like to hear from you. Some of this family lived in Knox Co., KY, Hawkins Co., TN, Parke Co., IN, Guthrie Co., IA and Hamilton, Franklin, Sangamon, Schuyler Co., IL to name a few. Together, the known descendants and I, have gathered a good deal of data on this family. We now have people working on the families of Jeremiah, Ephraim, Jesse and Joab. We have some data on Levi, Zadoc, Mary Moore Fowler and Deborah Moore Fowler but no contact with a living descendant at present. We have nothing at all on Elizabeth other than the Bible. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - (ABurffy@aol.com) Thanks so much or contributing this interesting inquiry. Hope we can find out more about these two Moores. *****I recently downloaded some information which, if not previously addressed, might be of interest to MOORE NEWS subscribers. The information, a listing of those who died at the Alamo, was uploaded by Mike Topliff (MTOPLIFF@PimaCC.Pima.edu>), 27 July, 1991. There are two Moores named in the listing: Robert Moore, shown as being from Virginia and Willis Moore, shown as being from Mississippi/Arkansas. In reviewing Moore Newsletters I see the name Robert Moore frequently, but do not recall seeing either of these two Moores identified in relation to the Alamo. Perhaps this may explain the sudden disappearance of someone's relative. RESEARCH JANET STRICKLAND (okcanal@gate.net) *****I just printed the current news letter which I scour each week looking for the parents of my gr-gr-grandfather Joseph V. Moore b.12/28/1787 in NC. Family papers say they came through Va. I am intrigued with the migration of the people. I put an ad in the newspaper of the community where he died in 1860 and have received three responses. Some are church records from 1860s. One newspaper "reprint" in 1904 of the "old settlers" said he was more concerned with laying up treasures above than on earth. The inventory of his plantation listed the slaves by name, in the era of "Gone With The Wind," just a few miles SW of Atlanta along with 2,000 lbs of bacon and bushels of cotton seed. Hogs, pigs and piglets by the dozens, etc. He raised a fine son in my gr-grandfather who was his 13th child - James Park Moore. These are the words of James Park Nov. 12, 1897 when he was writing to my grandmother and grandfather when they married: J. H. and Nellie Moore Dear Son and Daughter: I have just learned from Carrie of your marriage and am seated to perform the delightful duty to extend to you my heartfelt congratulations for your future happiness and welfare. I am proud to receive Nellie into my love and sincerest wishes for her future life. I now feel the same love and kindness for her as if she was one of my own daughters. As an humble father, let me admonish you both to start right and keep the flames of love in its purity ever burning on the alters of your hearts for the mutual benefit of each other. Be true and brave that you on-fight the battles victoriously, ever looking forward with bright anticipations for a crown of joy beyond the shores of life's fitful stream, to be worn by those who live a Christian life on earth in the realms of eternal bliss. I approve of the course you have taken and now allow me to beg of you to be saving - take care of what you may make & try to "lay by something for a rainy day". I must close for the present, extend my regards to all and to yourselves "a good show". Write more soon, J. P. Moore James Park Moore's daughter - Jeslyn Carrie Moore was my mother. Her brothers were not only gentlemen, they were and some still are gentle men. We have the "ladies album" that belonged to James's wife - Mary Celestia Ansley in 1860. He wrote in it when she was 35 and signed it "God Bless you old woman". I'll send that one for you later. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - SHARON (SharonW112@aol.com) **** I have a little more on my Family to share: Thomas Moore (dates and place unknown) Alexander Moore m. Nancy Davis (sibs:James, Sally, Marbean) Ford Nauflett Moore m. Roxie Josephine Haas (1881-1980) (sibs:Fred, William, Riley, Ann, ) Children:Oscar Glenn, Hallie Winifred, Claude Thomas 1901-1975, Percy Mereul 1909-1989, Silvia May, Dorothy Cordelia, Georgia Bernice, Ninabelle, Margaret, Cora Leone, Isabelle. My grandfather was Oscar Glenn Moore born 1907 Mt Vernon, Ill ? and died 1959 in Paskatala, Ohio. had children James f., Oscar Glenn Jr., 2nd family: Bonita Jo Glenn, Steven, Daryl and Isabelle. Can use all the help I can get and appreciate any and all info. Thanks MOORE MISCELLANY Source: An article, "Skitt Taliaferro's Fisher's River," by Richard Walser and reprinted in a Surry County volume no longer in print. The original memoirs, "Fisher's River Scenes and Characters," was published in 1859 by Harper and Brothers; however, "Skitt" Taliaferro was writing about the experiences of his boyhood so the following describes events that probably took place between 1820-1830 in Surry County NC. 'FAMUS OR NO FAMUS" (Continued from 7 May 97) Captain Moore now appears in his old-fashioned uniform, worn probably by some "Lutionary Capting" in many a bloody fight, 'Tis an odd-looking affair; the collar of it repulses his "ossifer hat" from the top of his "hade;" the tail, long and forked, striking his hams at every step, and two great, rusty epaulets on his shoulders - enough to weigh down a man of less patriotic spirit, and on a less patriotic occasion. Thus equipped, "as the law directs," he commences the "drill accordin' to Duane. "I had seen every muster on that patriotic spot from the time I was able to get there and to eat a "gingy cake," but never had I seen as poor a one as that was. There was no spirit nor life in the "militeer." Instead of following Duane, they were whispering and talking about Hamp and Famus. Indeed, they greatly needed the inspiration of Hamp's barrel. Captain Moore bawled till he was hoarse, his "leftenent" and "sargint" were exhausted, but it all did not good. They performed no "revolutions" according to Duane, Steuben, nor any other author extant. The old "Revolutioners" could render them no assistance, and in despair the "Capting" dismissed them, in deep mortification. But where are Hamp and Famus all this time? Yonder he sits, under the shade of a large apple-tree, solitary and alone, astride of his whisky barrel. It is not one o'clock P.M., and his chances look bad; his whiskey-barrel has not been tapped, nor has any man dared to approach his condemned head-quarters. ". . . Josh Easley has sold all his "gingy cakes," and is showing his big white teeth, rejoicing at his unparalleled success. Josh is the only joyful man on the "grit." The rest are all melancholy, standing or sitting in little squads, debating the mash-tub question. Hamp is quite composed, and his looks say, "Never mind, gentlemen, I'll sell you ever drap uv my licker yet. Two o'clock arrives, and no one approaches Hamp's apple-tree. His prospects are growing worse. But look yonder! The crowd has collected around Uncle Jimmy Smith. Let us approach and hear him: "Well, boyith, I don't know tho well about thith matter. Maybe we've accuthed thith feller Hamp wrongfully. He hat allerth been a clever feller and it ith a pity ef he ith innerthent uv thith charge. The fact ith, boyith, it ith mighty dull, dry timeth. Nuthin ith a-gwine on right. Boyith, you are free men. I fout fer your freedom. I thay boyith, you can do ath you pleath, but ath fur me, - ole Sthony Pint Jimmy Sthmith, - Famuth or no Famuth I musth take a little. The speech of Uncle Jimmy was satisfactory and moving. His audience was not "spell-bound," for they moved up to Hamp's head-quarters with a "double-quick step;" the "bar'l" was tapped "Famus or no Famus," by the generous Hamp, who never reproached them for their severe accusations. Soon the condemned barrel was emptied, the money was in Hamp's pocket, and he was merry as "Gingy-cake Josh." Uncle Jimmy soon began to sing his Revolutionary ditties, spin his yarns, and was happy enough. "Capting Moore," "leftenant" and "sargint" soon forgot their hard days work. The "Litia" and others fell to discussing questions of great moment; but the whole affair ended in skinned noses, gouged eyes, and bruised heads. That was a "famus" day in the annals of "Shipp's Muster Ground." MODERN MOORES Here is a contribution from a non-subscriber. It is used with the writer's permission. *****I composed this myself from information I found in "Twentieth-Century Verse: Master Poets", Compact Classics Vol. II. I don't know anything more about this lady, but thought this was interesting. Some of you might be related to her and will enjoy reading about her vast achievements. Marianne Moore was a poet. She wrote about nature, animals, and birds, as well as human nature---verbally freezing them for the reader to study. She was born in Kirkwood, Missouri in 1887 and died in 1972. She was educated in the Metzger Schools. After graduation, she taught at the U.S. Industrial Indian School in Carlisle, where one of her students was Jim Thorpe, the Olympic Gold Medalist. Her first book to be published was called simply, "Poems". Three years later she published "Observations" and won the Dial Award. By 1935 Marianne Moore had published "Selected Poems" and later "Collected Poems" for which she won the Bollingen Prize. For her work, she has received The National Book Award and The Pulitzer Prize. Other achievements include The National Institute of Arts and Letters Gold Medal for Poetry, The Poetry Society of America's Gold Medal for Distinguished Achievement, and The National Medal for Literature. From the music of Brahms to the music of birds, Moore's language carries a musical sense. She had a knack for putting down onto paper the things that she saw. __________________________________________________________________ Back issues of MOORE NEWS available at: http://www.public.asu.edu/~moore/news __________________________________________________________________ MOORE NEWS: Compiled from email and other sources Distributed by Joyce Browning cJBrown7169@AOL.com 15 May 1997