Moses Floyd (Jr) of Horry Co., SC and MS and LA

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Moses Floyd (Jr) was not listed on the 1790 census in Georgetown District. That means he was probably still at home with his parents. There were six Floyd households in the region in 1790 (Samuel Jr., James, Francis, Samuel, Thomas and Moses). We can be certain Moses Jr wasn't with Samuel Floyd Jr. for he had no males at home other than himself. James Floyd had two males, but his children are proven and Moses Jr. isn't one of his. Francis Floyd had two males, but his children are also proven, and no Moses among them.  That leaves Samuel (Sr), Thomas and Moses Floyd as possibilities. Further research may prove one of them is the father of Moses Jr. Associations strongly suggest Moses Sr. is the father. He had two males over 16 (born before 1774), one being Moses Sr. himself. He also had two boys under 16 (born 1774/1790).

On 9 May 1795 Moses and Mary Floyd deeded 1000 acres to David Rowland. The land was on the north east side of Little Pee Dee on little prong of Chinners Swamp, bordering Thomas Booth, Abraham Skipper, George Lewis and Constantine Newton Sr. Witnesses were Moses Floyd Jr. and Jesse Cannady. (Horry Co., SC Deed Book A1, page 174 online at Horry County Historical Society)

On 12 Apr 1799 Moses Floyd Jr. deeded 115 acres to David Rowland for $40. It was described as land granted to Moses Floyd Sr. on 5 Mar 1792, on north east side of Little Pee Dee River, south side of Mill Swamp including Gunter Old Field, bordering Constantine Newton, David Rand and George Lewis. Witnesses were William McQueen and Benjamin Fatheree. Moses signed the deed. No wife was mentioned for dower rights. (Horry Co., SC Deed Book A1, page 177 online at Horry County Historical Society)

On 26 Apr 1799 John Graham Jr. deeded land to Moses Floyd, Jr. for £20, being 516 acres on north east side of Little Pee Dee River, south side of Elvis Swamp bordering John Graham Jr. and Moses Floyd. Witnessed by David Rowland and George Lewis. (Horry Co., SC Deed Book A1, page 178 online at Horry County Historical Society)

Moses Floyd (Jr.) was not listed on the 1800 census in Georgetown District, Kingston County. He may have already left the area, or perhaps he was living with his parents or other relatives still. It is notable that Moses Floyd Sr. did not have any apparent sons at home in 1800.

On 15 Apr 1805 Moses Floyd of Claiborn Co., MS deeded land to (no name given in abstract) described as tract in Kingston County on Mill Swamp, 3 miles from Gallivants Ferry on Little Pee Dee River, conveyed by deed from Moses Floyd Sr. (I have no record of Moses Sr. deeding Jr. land, but apparently he did). Moses signed. No wife was mentioned for dower rights. Witnessed by Jere Coleman and John Jenkins. (Horry Co., SC Deed Book A1, page 274 online at Horry County Historical Society)

Claiborne County, Mississippi was formed in 1802 from Pickering County and is on the Mississippi River. There is no 1800 or 1810 census for this area.

I did find a Moses Floyd listed on the 1810 census in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. As this was just across the River from Claiborne Co., MS it seems likely this is the same Moses Floyd.

1810 census analysis (based on available evidence): (Explanation of this census)

1810 Ouachita Parish, LA pg 344/245 Moses Floyd 20110-21100-0-1

Analysis:

1 Male(s) 26-44       (1765-1784)     Moses Floyd (1765/84)

1 Male(s) 16-25       (1784-1794)     Brother? Brother-in-law?

2 Male(s) 0-9         (1800-1810)     1-Son?

                                      2-Son?

1 Female(s) 16-25     (1784-1794)     Wife?

1 Female(s) 10-15     (1794-1800)     Sister? Sister-in-law?

2 Female(s) 0-9       (1800-1810)     1-Daughter?

                                      2-Daughter?

I was unable to find Moses Floyd on the 1820 census, nor did I find him on the 1830 census.

1.      Unknown male born ca 1784/1794 - Probably too old to be a son of Moses Floyd

2.      Unknown female born ca 1794/1800 - Might be too old to be a daughter of Moses Floyd

3.      Unknown female born ca 1800/1810

4.      Unknown female born ca 1800/1810

5.      Unknown male born ca 1800/1810

6.      Unknown male born ca 1800/1810

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