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!Vital Records of Scituate, MA to the Year 1850 Vol 1 FHLbook Mary MOORE bap/chr 18 Jul 1731 Scituate, Plymouth Co, MA d/o John MOORE, from Ireland 2nd Church of Scituate, MA (now 1st Unitarian Church of Newell, MA)
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!Vital Records of Scituate, MA to the Year 1850 Vol 1 FHLbook John MOORE bap/chr 1 Jul 1733 Scituate, Plymouth Co, MA d/o John MOORE, of Ireland 2nd Church of Scituate, MA (now 1st Unitarian Church of Newell, MA)
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!Entry Record Book 1737-1770 (Land entries in the present Virginia Counties of Halifax, Pittsylvania, Henry, Franklin & Patrick) FHLbook 1747 James TERRY 400 acres on the Branches of Mirey Creek beginning at two blazed white oaks on the path between John CANNON's and John MOORE's thence down the Creek.
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!Entry Record Book 1737-1770 (Land entries in the present Virginia Counties of Halifax, Pittsylvania, Henry, Franklin & Patrick) FHLbook 1748 John MOORE 400 acres on both sides of Bold Branch begins at Humphrey's path thence up and down the said branch. Transferred to Joseph WALTON.
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!Entry Record Book 1737-1770 (Land entries in the present Virginia Counties of Halifax, Pittsylvania, Henry, Franklin & Patrick) FHLbook 1751 John MOORE 400 acres adjoining his east line thence up and down said line.
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!Entry Record Book 1737-1770 (Land entries in the present Virginia Counties of Halifax, Pittsylvania, Henry, Franklin & Patrick) FHLbook 1753 Alexander MOORE 400 acres on John MOORE's creek beginning where TERRY's line crosses the same thence down both sides.
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!Halifax Co, VA Deed Book 1 1752-1759 FHLbook 14 May 1755 John CALDWELL of Halifax Co, VA to James CALDWELL of same. £20 for 427 acres on both sides Switzer's Branch, it being a tract granted to said CALDWELL by William BYRD. Bounded by William BYRD's line, John HICKEY's line, WELCH's corner & John MOORE's corner.
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!Entry Record Book 1737-1770 (Land entries in the present Virginia Counties of Halifax, Pittsylvania, Henry, Franklin & Patrick) FHLbook 26 Jul 1756 John JUSTICE Sr 400 acres on branches of Mirey Creek adjoining the tract he now lives on extending southerly and adjoining George GREEN. Also, 400 acres on the branches of John MOORE's creek beginning at a marked pine thence southerly. (Land recorded in Halifax Co, VA)
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!John MOORE is named as brother in Hugh MOORE's Will written 9 Jul 1760 Halifax Co, VA
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!Entry Record Book 1737-1770 (Land entries in the present Virginia Counties of Halifax, Pittsylvania, Henry, Franklin & Patrick) FHLbook 1761 John MOORE & Joseph MOORE 400 acres on Mirey Creek on Joseph MOORE's back line on both sides of George GREEN's path. (Land recorded in Halifax Co, VA)
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!Entry Record Book 1737-1770 (Land entries in the present Virginia Counties of Halifax, Pittsylvania, Henry, Franklin & Patrick) FHLbook 1764 George BOYD 400 acres adjoining John MOORE, Robert BOYD, Thomas JUSTICE and William ASTIN's line on branches of Mirey Creek. (Land recorded in Halifax Co, VA)
Entry Record Book 1737-1770 (Land entries in the present Virginia Counties of Halifax, Pittsylvania, Henry, Franklin & Patrick) FHLbook 1741 Hugh MOORE 400 acres on both sides Great Toby's Creek beginning at BYRD's line thence up. Also, 400 acres on Birch Creek beginning at the Tusk Spring thence down the said Creek on both sides.
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!Entry Record Book 1737-1770 (Land entries in the present Virginia Counties of Halifax, Pittsylvania, Henry, Franklin & Patrick) FHLbook 1745 Hugh MOORE 400 acres on both sides of Toby's Creek adjoining Silvester JOINER's upper line thence up.
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!Entry Record Book 1737-1770 (Land entries in the present Virginia Counties of Jalifax, Pittsylvania, Henry, Franklin & Patrick) FHLbook 1746 James WOODS 400 acres running on every line of Hugh MOORE at the Ruddy bottom of Birch Creek.
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!Lunenburg Co, VA Road Orders 1746-1764 FHLbook 8 Dec 1747 Hugh MOORE is appointed Surveyor of the road leading from the Double Creeks to the middle of Mirey Creek
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!Halifax Co, VA Deed Book 1 1752-1759 FHLbook 15 May 1753 Robert MOORE of Halifax Co to Joseph MOORE of same. £1 /5 for 177 acres on both sides Mirey Creek beginning on said Robert MOORE's line, crossing Mirey Creek, said Robert MOORE's line, and Hugh MOORE's line. All houses, orchards, gardens, fences, etc. it being part of a tract of 354 acres granted to Patrick MOORE, dec'd, and Robert MOORE being heir-at-law, doth grant the same unto Joseph MOORE and his heirs and assigns forever.
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!Halifax Co, VA Deed Book 1 1752-1759 FHLbook 15 May 1753 Hugh MOORE of Halifax Co to Joseph MOORE of same. £10 for 253 acres on both sides of Mirey Creek granted by patent 12 Jan 1746 beginning on said Creek and BYRD's line. All houses, orchards, gardens, fences, woods. . . .
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!Halifax Co, VA Deed Book 1 1752-1759 FHLbook 18 Nov 1756 Sheriff's Bond £1,000 from Hugh MOORE, Thomas DILLARD, Robert KING, Thomas DILLARD & James DILLARD of Halifax Co. Hugh MOORE is constituted and appointed Sheriff of Halifax Co by a Commision of the Dominion of Virginia
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!Entry Record Book 1737-1770 (Land entries in the present Virginia Counties of Halifax, Pittsylvania, Henry, Franklin & Patrick) FHLbook 1762 Charles WALL Enters the vacant land between Hugh MOORE and left to John MOORE and Alexander MOORE on south side Great Toby Creek not to exceed 400 acres
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!Halifax Co, VA Deed Book 4 1762-1764 FHLbook 21 Jul 1763 Joseph MOORE of Halifax Co to William HAMBLETT of same. £50 for 177 acres on Mirey Creek beginning at Alexander MOORE's line, crossing Mirey Creek. . . . at a hickory in Hugh MOORE's line. Signed - Joseph MOORE & Ruth MOORE
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!Will Book 0 1752-1773 Halifax Co, VA FHLbook his Will was written 9 Jul 1760 heirs named - wife: Martha sons: John & Alexander daus: Mary & Anne brother: John
Note: !family records of Frances LALEMANHugh Moore that died in 1760/1761 Halifax Co, VA is not a son of Charles & Elizabeth Moore per Alan Lerwick.
Hugh Moore (Moor) first shows up in the records of Halifax Co. on April 7, 1748 when he purchases 400 acres on Birch's creek. He also purchases another 400 acres on Birch's Creek on Nov 21, 1748 and another 400 acres on Gt. Toby's Creek on Nov 29, 1748. His brother John Moore purchased 400 acres on Birch's Creek on Dec 3, 1750 and 390 acres on the north fork of Mirey Creek on Dec 7, 1751. Hugh Moore is all through the Plea Books for Halifax Co. Virginia. he is first seen in Plea Book 0 pg. 1. He is seen from May 1752 when be becomes a Commissioner of the Peace (Constable) untill he writes his will on July 9, 1760. Below are only a few things Hugh Moore did in his life. May Court 1752 - Commissioner of The Peace. May Court 1752 - Appointed for Tithes. Starting at Mirey Creek to the Dan river. 1753 - Appointed and Qualified as a Captain of a Foot Company with the Virginia Militia. June 6, 1753 - Appointed as a Justice of the Peace. Nov 18, 1756 - Appointed and accepted Commission as Sheriff for the County of Halifax. Will of Hugh Moore Will Book O pg. 100 Dated: July 9, 1760 Halifax Co. Virginia In the Name of God Amen. The Ninth Day of July 1760. I Hugh Moore of the County of Halifax, being very sick and weak in body, but of perfect mind and memory, thanks be given to God therefore calling to mind the mortality of my body and knowing that it is so appointed for all men once to die, do make and ordain this my last will and testament. In that is to say principally and firsy of all I give and recommend my soul unto the hands of Almighty God that gave it and my body I recommend unto the earth to be buried in a decent Christian burial at the discretion of Executor within named but at the general resurrection I shall receive the same again by the Mighty Power of God and as (?) such worldly (?) wherewith it has pleased God to bless me with in this life. I give and bequeath to Martha my dearly beloved wife, the plantation on where I now dwell as long as she remains my widow. Likewise a Negro woman named susan with her increase. From this present time during her life likewise four cows and calves and also is likewise five work horses and five mares. Also I give to my well beloved sons John and Alexander the plantation on where I now dwell to be equally divided in quanity, that is to say my son John shall have the plantation. Also I order to my dear brother John a piece of land joining the said plantation above mentioned beginning at the River Banks and extending up to Fredrick Miller's line (?) paying the sum of Twenty pounds for the said. Also I bequeath unto my son John one Negro man named (?) and one Negro boy named Dick. Also I bequeath unto my son Alexander two Negro boys, one named Stephen and the other named Jeffrey. Also I will unto my daughter Mary one tract of land on Great Toby joining to Byrd's line containing Three Hundred and Ninety Five Acres also Forty pounds in money, also all such cattle that are mentioned in her name at present. I will unto my daughter Anne one tract of land on Birch's creek containing Forty Five Acres and Forty pounds in money. It is also my will that there shall be a right made to Jos. terry of four Hundred Acres lying on Birch's creek whereon he now dwelleth. I also will unto my beloved wife and my son john all such sums of money that should come from the estate to be equally divided (The rest of the will is torn away) Note. I have not been able to find anything on Anne Moore per Frances Laleman.
family records of Frances LALEMAN Note:
!Halifax Co, VA Marriage Bonds 1753-1854 FHLbook John LAWSON & Martha BATES md 18 Dec 1778 Bondsman: Martha BATES, mother of bride
His Will was written 21 Nov 1848 Caswell Co, NC; probated in 1850 in both Caswell Co, NC and Halifax Co, VA per Alan Lerwick.
Caswell County Will Book R, 1855, pg. 248 Dated: Nov 21, 1848 Alexander Moore of Halifax County, Virginia - Will - written - 21 Nov 1848. Family graveyard to be enclosed with brick or stone. Son Jerry Moore to have land where he lives and to cultivate testator's land adj Tobey Creek also some slaves for his life. Daughter Patsey Bailey to reside in house he purchased of Pugh where she lives plus 10 acres land adj Edwards Stone house. Her part excluded from control of her husband. After marriage of grandaughter Sally Cook daughter of daughter Patsy Bailey by her first husband, testator loaned her and her husband Alexander Moore (son of Byrd) two slaves. said grandaughter now deceased and her part to her children. Servant Ben age 45 to be employed for use of estate and after age 65 to be employed for himself and supported by estate with 1 acre land given on Tobey Creek and a cabin built for him. Judge of Superior Court of Halifax County to name trustee who must keep up plantation and slaves at labor and treat them kindly; some may be hired out. At death of son Jerry and daughter Patsy Bailey 1/2 of estate to go to descendents of daughter Patsy with grandson Abner Cook a person of unsound mind being supported and to descendants of grandaughter Sally Cook who married Alexander Moore; the remaining 1/2 of estate of son Jerry's son Richard Moore and his daughters Jane and Margaret and to children of son Jerry Moore by his present wife. Exec to be named by Judge of Court. Wit: Rufus Marable, John Chaney Codicil - 20 Nov 1848 Jerry Moore to have $200 annually. Great grandaughter Sally Moore daughter of Alexander Moore to have furniture and silver tableware. Wit: Benj Marable, John Chaney Will presented to Halifax County, Virginia Court 5 April 1850 by Rufus Stamps and wife et al whereupon et al dissented. Jury empaneled and verdict was this was a true will and was proven on oaths of Benjamin Marable and John Chaney and ordered recorded 17 June 1850. Woodson Hughs appointed exec and he bonded for $30,000 with Wm. Nelson and James Yourel securities. Certified copy recd proved in Caswell County. Charles Hooper appointed adm of said Alex Moore. Information provided by Frances Laleman.
The word is not "Interstate" for having died without a Will. The word is - "Intestate." John Moore was born in Brunswick Co, VA per Alan Lerwick.
John Moore purchased 66 acres on Toby's Creek on May 11, 1772. 1778 - 1st Lieutenant to Capt. Charles Wall. 1796 - Died Intestate without a will. Note.. After John's death a nasty Court Battle over his estate started. Note... The following papers were found in boxes at the Halifax Co. Courthouse by Lawrence Martin who was putting these forgotten documents on microfilm. June Court 1796 Halifax Co. Frances Moore is appointed guardian in general to Burgison Moore, Tarlton Moore, Robert Moore and Maryan Moore orphans of John Moore dec'd. She giving security whereupon she together with Alexander Moore, Davis Bates and Fleming Wall. Her securities entered into and acknowledged their bond in the penalty of Fifty Thousand Dollars conditioned according to law for that purpose. Oct 16, 1796 The Commonwealth of Virginia. Summoned Armistead Moore, Richard E. Booker and his wife Elizabeth, Bird Moore, Tarlton Moore, Mary Ann Moore, and Robert Moore, heirs of John Moore dec'd into court. They were ordered to give Frances, the widow of John Moore, a certain tract of land on Mirey Creek containing One Hundred and Seven acres. They were ordered to do so quietly and at once. Signed: G. Carington Nov Court 1796 Halifax Co. Frances Moore widow of John Moore dec'd complaining of Richard E. Booker and his wife Elizabeth. Mar 30, 1797 Halifax Co. - Richard E. Booker and his wife Elizabeth who are the guardians of Byrd Moore and Robert Moore, administrator of John Moore dec'd are being sued by Armistead Moore, Tarlton Moore (minor) who sues by Alexander Moore his guardian and Maranne Moore (minor) who sues by Alexander Moore and Charles Wall her trustees. Case No# 1798-11 Halifax Co. Va John Moore dec'd interstate leaving a vast estate with 19 slaves. His children petition the court for these slaves. Mary Ann Moore is noted as a minor but it is scratched out. (Leaving one to believe she has turned 21.) Jan 4, 1798 - Halifax Co. Agreeable to an order of the Court of Halifax County bearing date Nov 1798, we the undersigned Commissioners have on this 4th day of January in the year 1798, met at the haome of John Moore dec'd in the obediance to the above court order and allotted and divided the slaves of the said dec'd - among his several legates as followith to wit; Armstead Moore - 3 slaves - Valuation $197.00 Maryan Moore - 4 slaves Valuation $197.10 Bird Moore - 4 slaves Valuation $167.10 Robert Moore - 4 slaves Valuation $ 190.00 Tarlton Moore - 4 slaves Valuation $172.10 Given under our hand the day and date above written. Thomas Walkins Benjamin Hobron George Marable Jan 4, 1798 Halifax Co. Richard E. Booker the administrator of John Moore dec'd having intermarry with Elizabeth Moore daughter of John Moore dec'd and having received estate by way of advancement in the life of said dec'd did not choose to account for what he had of dec'd estate or bring it to hotchpot and consented not to be considered in the division. Given under our hands this 4th day of January 1798. Thomas Walkins Benj. Hobron George Marable Nov 1, 1799 Halifax Co. Richard E. Booker the administrator of John Moore dec'd is sueing Charles F. Wall adm. of Frances Moore dec'd for the land that was given to her on Oct 16, 1796 containing One Hundred and Seven Acres. Aug 1801 Halifax Co. Burgison Moore and Mary Ann Moore sued Richard E. Booker, who was still the guardian of Robert Moore (minor) for the estate he had not accounted for, and to account for money he had not accounted for. Oct Court 1802 Halifax Co. Tarlton Moore was found to be of age and his accounts were settled by his guardian and uncle Alexander Moore. Jan Court 1803 Halifax Co. Mary ann Moore per Frances Laleman's research.
Halifax Wills 1792-1797, pg. 275 Recorded Sept 26, 1796 Account against the estate of Miss Marian Moore, by her guardian, Francis Moore. Debits include: muslin bought of Charles Bruce. Per Frances Laleman's Research.
family records of Frances LALEMAN & W. R. PROFFITT
family records of Frances LALEMAN Note:
!Halifax Co, VA Marriage Bonds 1753-1854 FHLbook John LAWSON & Martha BATES md 18 Dec 1778 Bondsman: Martha BATES, mother of bride
family records of Frances LALEMAN Note:
!Halifax Co, VA Marriage Bonds 1753-1854 FHLbook John LAWSON & Martha BATES md 18 Dec 1778 Bondsman: Martha BATES, mother of bride
family records of Frances LALEMAN & W. R. PROFFITT
family records of Thomas LeGRANDE & W. R. PROFFITT
family records of Charles ANDERSON Note:
!Entry Record Book 1737-1770 (Land entries in the present Virginia Counties of Halifax, Pittsylvania, Henry, Franklin & Patrick) FHLbook 1743 Joseph MOORE 400 acres on both sides of the Fall Creek beginning at the 3 forks thence up and down. Transferred to Alexander MOORE. Alexander also received 400 acres next to Joseph's entry and both these plots of land were transferred to Samuel HARRIS (patent recorded in Brunswick Co, VA)
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!Entry Record Book 1737-1770 (Land entries in the present Virginia Counties of Halifax, Pittsylvania, Henry, Franklin & Patrick) FHLbook 23 Nov 1746 Alexander MOORE 400 acres beginning at a poplar branded A. M. with two blazes, thence up Birch Creek on both sides (patent recorded in Lunenburg Co, VA)
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!Entry Record Book 1737-1770 (Land entries in the present Virginia Counties of Halifax, Pittsylvania, Henry, Franklin & Patrick) FHLbook 1748 Alexander MOORE 400 acres beginning at Robert WILKIN's lower corner red oak on falls thence along his east side. (patent recorded in Lunenburg Co, VA)
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!Entry Record Book 1737-1770 (Land entries in the present Virginia Counties of Halifax, Pittsylvania, Henry, Franklin & Patrick) FHLbook 1748 Burgess WALL 400 acres on Birch Creek beginning at Alexander MOORE's upper line then run thence up both sides said Creek. (patent recored in Lunenburg Co, VA)
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!Halifax Co, VA Deed Book 1 1752-1759 FHLbook 15 May 1753 Robert MOORE of Halifax Co to Alexander MOORE of same. £1 5/ for 177 acres on both sides Mirey Creek it being part of a tract granted to Patrick MOORE, dec'd, on 20 Jan 1746 containing 354 acres and said Robert MOORE son of said Patrick MOORE being heir-at-law.
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!Entry Record Book 1737-1770 (Land entries of the present Virginia Counties of Halifax, Pittsylvania, Henry, Franklin & Patrick) FHLbook 1760 John BOYD 400 acres beginning at a corner of Sherwood WALTON's and Alexander MOORE's on head of a branch of Mirey Creek. (patent recorded in Halifax Co, VA)
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!Halifax Co, VA Deed Book 4 1762-1764 FHLbook 21 Jul 1763 Joseph MOORE of Halifax Co to William HAMBLETT of same. £50 for 177 acres on Mirey Creek beginning at Alexander MOORE's line, crossing Mirey Creek . . . . at a hickory in Hugh MOORE's line. Signed - Joseph MOORE & Ruth MOORE
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!Halifax Co, VA Deed Book 6 1765-1767 FHLbook 12 Mar 1764 Alexander MOORE of Halifax Co to William HAMBLET of same. £125 for 137 acres on Mirey Creek part of a trct of 354 acres granted to Patrick MOORE, dec'd, on 20 Jan 1746. Signed - Alexander MOORE & Mary Ann MOORE Witnesses: Richard HAMLET, George BOYD Jr & Samuel DAVIDSON
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!Entry Record Book 1737-1770 (Land entries in the present Virginia Counties of Halifax, Pittsylvania, Henry, Franklin & Patrick) FHLbook 15 Mar 1764 Samuel DAVIS Vacant land between the lines of John BOYD's entry when run, Alexander MOORE, George GREEN & Thomas JUSTICE, not exceeding 400 acres.
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!Halifax Co, VA Deed Books 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 1759-1767 FHLbook 21 May 1767 Alexander MOORE of Orange Co, NC to John BOYD of Halifax Co, VA £12 for 200 acres, the land whereon said John BOYD now lives, part of a 400 acre granted said MOORE by patent on 13 Aug 1763, divided by a line of marked trees, by consent of both parties. Witnesses: Adam WINDERS & George BOYD Jr Mary Ann MOORE, wife of Alexander, relenquished her right of dower.
family records of Charles ANDERSON