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I (Marty Grant) am not related to Joab L. Moore as far as I know. There is a slim possibility that he is related to my ancestor William H. Moore (1726) or my other Moore ancestor Burton Moore (c1756). There is a much better chance that I'm related to Margaret Patton, but I do not know how she may be connected to my own Patton ancestors.
Joab L. Moore was born 15 Dec 1800 (per tombstone) in Rutherford County, North Carolina (per 1850 and 1860 census). His middle name may be "Lawrence", but I've not seen any direct evidence for that, but other researchers show him that way. This is his paternal grandmother's maiden name.
According to other researchers, Joab L. Moore is a son of John Moore (1777) and Martha Covington. I have seen no direct evidence of this relationship, but it seems to be correct and supported by circumstantial evidence.
For the 1810 census, Joab would have been about 9 or 10 years old, so probably enumerated in the "under 10" age group (born ca 1800/10), or possibly in the 10-15 age group (born ca 1794/1800). His father was listed in Rutherford that year, and did have 2 boys that age (under 10).
For the 1820 census, Joab would have been about 19 or 20 years old, so should be enumerated in the 16-25 age group (born ca 1794/1804). I have not positively identified his father John Moore on the 1820 census, as there were several men of this name in Rutherford that year.
In the early 1820's, the Moores moved west to what is now Macon County, but was then still part of Haywood County. Macon County was created in 1828.
Joab L. Moore married Margaret Patton on 12 Dec 1826 (source?) in Haywood (now Macon) Co, NC. I did not find a marriage record for them, but her maiden name was given on her tombstone. She was born 1 May 1805 (per tombstone) in Buncombe Co, NC (per 1850 and 1860 census). I don't know who her parents were. I am also a Patton researcher, but a real novice on that line, so I have no information to share yet. Two of Margaret's sons had "P" middle initial, assuming one of them was "Patton" it may be a clue to her parentage: William P. Moore and Andrew P. Moore. Perhaps her father was named William Patton or Andrew Patton. More research is clearly needed. Her 1880 census entry showed both her parents born in Ireland.
Joab was listed on the 1830 census in Macon County. He was listed not too far from his father. His next door neighbors were Jonathan Field and David D. Snider, and just a couple of houses from George Patton (who was old enough to be Margaret's father). Joab had an "extra" male with him, who could have been one of his younger brothers.
1830 census analysis (based on available evidence): (Explanation of this census)
1830 Macon Co, NC pg 15 Joab L. Moore 0001100000000-1000100000000 Analysis: 1 Male(s) 20-29 (1800-1810) Joab L. MOORE (1800) s/o John & Martha 1 Male(s) 15-19 (1810-1815) Brother? Brother-in-law? 1 Female(s) 20-29 (1800-1810) Margaret PATTON Moore (1805) wife 1 Female(s) 0-4 (1825-1830) Daughter? (1825/30)
On 23 Jun 1830, Joab L. Moore sold 113 acres to Jane Bradly. Witnesses were M. Patton, B. W. Bell. (Macon Co, NC Deed Book A page 50 from "Records of Old Macon County, N.C. 1829-1850" compiled by Barbara Sears McRae, 1991. * Note: All deeds mentioned hereafter from books "A" through "E" are taken from this book.)
Joab L. Moore (and J. L. Moore) was mentioned in numerous deeds in the above book. I am not including all of those entries here, but will note the most interesting of them.
Joab was listed as a voter for the 1835 Congressional Elections. He was listed as "Joab L. Moore", and having voted in Macon County in Franklin Precinct. He voted just two voters ahead of Tilenius Moore (1807), no known relation, unless it is via his mother Jane Patton.
On 25 Apr 1837, George Patton made three deeds to Joab L. Moore. All three were witnessed by A. J. Patton and William Angel. George Patton was old enough to be Joab's father-in-law, but I'm not sure if he that is the nature of their relationship. The first deed was for 168 acres, the second for 132 acres, the third for 120 acres. (Macon Co, NC Deed Book A page 461, 462, 463)
Joab was listed on the 1840 census in Macon County, next door to Moses Addington, his brother-in-law. John Moore (1799) and Tilenius Moore (1807) (brothers to each other, but no relationship to Joab, unless by their mother Jane Patton) were just a few houses away. Joab had a few "extra" males with him, who could be his younger brothers.
1840 census analysis (based on available evidence): (Explanation of this census)
1840 Macon Co, NC pg 155 Joab L. Moore 0201120000000-3010010000000 Analysis: 2 Male(s) 30-39 (1800-1810) Joab L. MOORE (1800) s/o John & Martha Moses MOORE (1808) brother 1 Male(s) 20-29 (1810-1820) James H. MOORE (1813) brother 1 Male(s) 15-19 (1820-1825) George W. MOORE (1818) half-brother 2 Male(s) 5-9 (1830-1835) William P. MOORE (1830/31) son John J. MOORE (1832/33) son 1 Female(s) 30-39 (1800-1810) Margaret PATTON Moore (1805) wife 1 Female(s) 10-14 (1825-1830) Daughter? (1825/30) --> gone by 1850 3 Female(s) 0-4 (1835-1840) Elizabeth MOORE (1835/36) daughter Jane M. MOORE (1838) daughter Nancy A. MOORE (1838/39) daughter
On 15 Apr 1842, Joab L. Moore of Cherokee Co, NC sold to Abner Moore (1801) of Macon. There is no known relationship between them. The land was 80 acres in Cherokee County on Muskrats Fork of Shooting Creek (now in Clay Co, NC). I think the residences of these two was reversed, for Abner lived in Cherokee, not Joab, unless it was a temporary move there. (Macon Co, NC Deed Book E page 77)
On 5 Nov 1845, J. L. Moore and William Allman witnessed an interesting deed. It was from John Hall to Thomas P. Moore (1804), no known relation to Joab. The interesting part was that in the deed it stated that it was paid for by Thomas P. Moore, Thomas M. Moore and B. G. Jacobs (Burgess G. Jacobs, no known relationship). I don't know who Thomas M. Moore was. I have not been able to identify him yet. (Macon Co, NC Deed Book E page 24)
On 25 Sep 1846, Joab L. Moore was involved in a mortgage, with Eli McKee of the first part, Joab L. Moore of the second part, and N. S. Jarrett & John Siler of the 3rd part. The deed was witnessed by G. W. J. Moore. This is George W. J. Moore (1818), Joab's half brother. (Macon Co, NC Deed Book E page 140)
Joab and family were listed on the 1850 census in Macon County. They were not near any other Moores. His half brother Benjamin W. Moore was living with him. John Cansler was also there, no known relationship.
1850 MACON CO, NC Page 335B House/Family # 281/ 287 - TENNESSEE VALLEY Twp MOORE JOAB L 49 M W MERCHANT 8000 RUTHERFORD CO, NC 1800/1801 MOORE MARGARET 44 F W BUNCOMBE CO, NC 1805/1806 MOORE WILLIAM P 19 M W STUDENT MACON CO, NC 1830/1831 MOORE JOHN J 17 M W STUDENT MACON CO, NC 1832/1833 MOORE ELIZABETH 14 F W MACON CO, NC 1835/1836 MOORE JANE 12 F W MACON CO, NC 1837/1838 MOORE NANCY 11 F W MACON CO, NC 1838/1839 MOORE MARGARET A 9 F W MACON CO, NC 1840/1841 MOORE JOAB 7 M W MACON CO, NC 1842/1843 MOORE ANDREW 5 M W MACON CO, NC 1844/1845 MOORE B W 25 M W CLERK MACON CO, NC 1824/1825 MOORE VIRGINIA 3 F W MACON CO, NC 1846/1847 CANSLER JOHN 28 M W LABORER RUTHERFORD CO, NC 1821/1822 HASTINGS FRANCIS 24 M W LABORER RUTHERFORD CO, NC 1825/1826
They were still in Macon for the 1860 census, just 9 houses from Mary D. Moore (1810) daughter of John Moore (1762) and Jane Patton.
1860 MACON CO, NC Page 293 House/Family # 910/ 927 -- FRANKLIN Twp FRANKLIN P.O. MOORE JOAB L 59 M W FARMER 23500 10877 RUTHERFORD 1800/1801 MOORE MARGARET 55 F W BUNCOMBE 1804/1805 MOORE NANCY A 20 F W MACON 1839/1840 MOORE MARGARET A 18 F W MACON 1841/1842 MOORE JOAB L 16 M W LABORER MACON 1843/1844 MOORE ANDREW P 15 M W LABORER MACON 1844/1845 MOORE ROSELEN V 13 F W MACON 1846/1847
They were still in Macon for the 1870 census, listed in Franklin Township, near several children, now married.
1870 MACON CO, NC Page 313 House/Family # 204/ 221--FRANKLIN Twp FRANKLIN P.O. MOORE JOAB L 69 M W FARMER NC 1800/1801 MOORE MARGARETTE 65 F W NC 1804/1805 MOORE ADDIE 25 F W NC 1844/1845 MOORE JOAB L Jr 23 M W NC 1846/1847 MOORE ROSALIE V 21 F W NC 1848/1849 MOORE JOHN 10 M B NC 1859/1860 HALL WILLIAM 22 M W LABORER NC 1847/1848
They were still in Franklin for the 1880 census. ** I don't have this entry typed up yet.
Joab L. Moore died on 10 Jul 1886, and Margaret Patton Moore on 13 Apr 1896. They are buried at First Methodist Church in Macon County.
Joab L. Moore and wife Margaret Patton had 9 children as proven by the various census records. I have tracked a couple of them somewhat through the census and marriage records, but have not followed them too far down the line. There is an additional daughter born ca 1825/30 who was with them in 1830 and 1840, but gone by 1850. I don't know who she was yet. See the Register Report below for more information on them.
Persons researching this family (click here for data on how to get on or off of this list):
1. Joab L1 Moore, born 15 Dec 1800 in Rutherford Co, NC; died 10 Jul 1886 in Macon Co, NC; buried in First Methodist, Macon Co, NC, son of John Moore and Martha Covington. He married on 12 Dec 1826 in Macon Co, NC Margaret Patton, born 1 May 1805 in Buncombe Co, NC; died 13 Apr 1896 in Macon Co, NC; buried in First Methodist, Macon Co, NC.
Children of Joab L Moore and Margaret Patton were as follows:
2 i William P2 Moore, born 1830/31 in Macon Co, NC; died aft 1860 in Macon Co, NC.
3 ii John J2 Moore, born 1832/33 in Macon Co, NC. He married on 22 Aug 1854 in Macon Co, NC Sarah Ann Bell, born 1835/36 in Macon Co, NC, daughter of Bynum W Bell.
4 iii Elizabeth2 Moore, born 1835/36 in Macon Co, NC; died aft 1850 in Macon Co, NC.
5 iv Jane M2 Moore, born 5 Jan 1838 in Macon Co, NC; died 20 Oct 1854 in Macon Co, NC; buried in First Methodist, Macon Co, NC.
+ 6 v Nancy A2 Moore, born 1838/39 in Macon Co, NC. She married John M Lyle.
+ 7 vi Margaret A2 Moore, born 1840/41 in Macon Co, NC; died aft 1880 in Macon Co, NC. She married Pearly C Gaston.
8 vii Joab L2 Moore, born 1842/43 in Macon Co, NC. He married on 20 Dec 1883 in Macon Co, NC Lillie A McDonnell, born 1859/60.
9 viii Andrew P2 Moore, born 1844/45 in Macon Co, NC; died aft 1870 in Macon Co, NC.
+ 10 ix Rosalyn Virginia2 Moore, born 1846/47 in Macon Co, NC. She married William G Bulgin.
Generation 2
6. Nancy A2 Moore (Joab L1), born 1838/39 in Macon Co, NC. She married on 22 Jan 1867 in Macon Co, NC John M Lyle, born 1819/20 in TN.
Children of Nancy A Moore and John M Lyle were as follows:
11 i Daniel3 Lyle, born 1868/69 in Macon Co, NC.
12 ii Mary M3 Lyle, born 1870/71 in Macon Co, NC.
13 iii James M3 Lyle, born 1876/77 in Macon Co, NC.
7. Margaret A2 Moore (Joab L1), born 1840/41 in Macon Co, NC; died aft 1880 in Macon Co, NC. She married on 26 Sep 1871 in Macon Co, NC Pearly C Gaston, born 1835/36 in SC.
Children of Margaret A Moore and Pearly C Gaston were as follows:
14 i B V3 Gaston, born 1873/74 in Macon Co, NC.
15 ii Mary3 Gaston, born 1875/76 in Macon Co, NC.
16 iii (---)3 Gaston, born 1879 in Macon Co, NC.
10. Rosalyn Virginia2 Moore (Joab L1), born 1846/47 in Macon Co, NC. She married on 3 Sep 1874 in Macon Co, NC William G Bulgin, born 1830/31 in England.
Children of Rosalyn Virginia Moore and William G Bulgin were as follows:
17 i G M3 Bulgin, born 1875/76 in Macon Co, NC.
18 ii M V3 Bulgin, born 1876/77 in Macon Co, NC.
19 iii J R3 Bulgin, born 1879 in Macon Co, NC.