Joseph Moore (c1787) and Rebecca -- of Pendleton and Pickens District, SC and Macon Co, NC and Union Co, GA and Polk Co., TN

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Joseph Moore was born ca 1786/87 (per age on 1850 census) in South Carolina. His parents were listed on the 1790 census in Pendleton County, Ninety-Six District, South Carolina, so it seems likely that Joseph was born there, though technically, Pendleton was not created until 1789, and before that it was still Indian territory. This may mean they were living there while it was Indian Territory or else they moved there just prior to 1790. The part of Pendleton where they lived is now Pickens County, South Carolina.

I have no direct proof, but circumstantial evidence indicates that Joseph Moore is a son of Burton Moore and (---) Bruce.  The evidence used to come to this conclusion is that Joseph was a neighbor of theirs per the 1810 census, and that Burton did have an apparent son Joseph's age, and also that Joseph named one of his sons "Burton".  There may be some primary evidence proving this connection, but I do not have it.

In 1790, Joseph Moore would have been about 3 years old, so should be enumerated in the "under 16" age group (born ca 1774/90), and Burton Moore did have 3 sons that age with him in Pendleton County.

In 1791, Pendleton County was detached from Ninety-Six District, and made part of the new Washington District.

In 1798 (effective 1800), Washington District was abolished, and Pendleton County became Pendleton District.

For the 1800 census, Joseph would have been about 13 years old, so he should be enumerated in the age 10-15 category (born ca 1784/90), and Burton Moore had 3 sons that age with him in Pendleton District.

Joseph Moore married Rebecca --- in Pendleton District between 1800 and ca 1806. I have found no record of her maiden name, nor do I have any strong clues. She was born ca 1786/87 (per 1850 census) in South Carolina.

They were in Pendleton for the 1810 census. They were next door two houses from his parents and brother-in-law Moses Anderson was close by as well.

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

1810 Pendleton Dist, SC pg 146 Joseph Moore 10100-00100-0-0

Analysis:

1 Male(s) 16-25       (1784-1794)     Joseph MOORE (1786/87) s/o Burton

1 Male(s) 0-9         (1800-1810)     Son? (1804/10)

1 Female(s) 16-25     (1784-1794)     Rebecca — Moore (1786/87) wife

Between ca 1812 and ca 1815 Joseph Moore and family moved somewhere in Tennessee, but only briefly, and were back in South Carolina by ca 1818. This move is based on their daughter Jane Moore's birth in Tennessee ca 1815 as proven by her 1850 and 1860 census entries, and her marriage record which proves she is Joseph's daughter. I don't know where they went to in Tennessee, nor why, but I'd guess it was eastern Tennessee.

They were in Pendleton for the 1820 census. His section of the county was alphabetical by neighborhood (apparently), so I can't determine who his neighbors were, but he was in the same group with his brother-in-law Moses Anderson and with his Uncle James Bruce and a David Moore (could this be his brother Daniel Moore?).

1820 census analysis (based on available evidence): (Explanation of this census)

1820 Pendleton Dist, SC pg 222 Joseph Moore 310010-20010

Analysis:

1 Male(s) 26-44       (1775-1794)     Joseph MOORE (1786/87) s/o Burton

1 Male(s) 10-15       (1804-1810)     Son? (1804/10) --> gone by 1830

3 Male(s) 0-9         (1810-1820)     Samuel MOORE (1811/12) son

                                      Son? (1810/15)

                                      Burton MOORE (1817/18) son

1 Female(s) 26-44     (1775-1794)     Rebecca — Moore (1786/87) wife

2 Female(s) 0-9       (1810-1820)     Jane MOORE (1814/15) daughter --> m 1830

                                      Daughter? (1815/20)

In 1826, Pendleton District was abolished by being split into two new Districts (Anderson and Pickens). The Moores lived in the northern section which became Pickens District.

Around that same time (ca 1826), Joseph Moore and family moved just a few miles north west to the Toxaway River region of what was then Haywood County, North Carolina (now Transylvania County). They lived somewhere near the present community of Quebec in Transylvania County. This area was the border region between Haywood and Buncombe until 1829 when Macon County was formed, then it was a border region for all three counties until 1851 when Jackson County was formed, and finally it fell completely within Transylvania when it was formed in 1861.

In 1828, residents of Haywood County signed a Petition asking for the formation of a new county from the South Western part of Haywood. Joseph Moore was one of those signatories, and the petition also included household enumerations. Joseph was listed with 1 male over 21, 2 males under 21, 1 female, for 4 total family members. This does not seem to represent his entire household, so some must have remained in SC for a time at least, or else been residing with other relatives in NC (but probably nearby).

In 1829, Macon County was formed from Haywood County, and included the area where the Moores lived.

In Macon County Court on 26 Mar 1829, "Joseph Moore came into open court and took necessary oath for constable and gave bond March 26 1829".  This shows that Joseph was one of the first Constables in Macon County (they had 1 year terms). (Macon Co, NC Superior Court Minutes Mar 1829 - Apr 1832)

They were listed on the 1830 census in Macon County, North Carolina. Joseph's brother Presley T. Moore (1806) was next door on one side and John James was their neighbor on the other side. Son-in-law Samuel Patterson was two houses away.  Abraham Moore (1807) was just twelve houses away. He was a son of John Parker Moore (1765) who also originated in Halifax Co, VA as did Joseph's father Burton Moore. Many people think the two families are related, but no evidence has been found proving it.

1830 census analysis (based on available evidence): (Explanation of this census)

1830 Macon Co, NC pg 12 Joseph Moore 1012001000000-0110001000000

Analysis:

1 Male(s) 40-49        (1780-1790)    Joseph MOORE (1786/87) s/o Burton

2 Male(s) 15-19        (1810-1815)    Samuel MOORE (1811/12) son --> m by 1840

                                      Son? (1810/15) --> gone 1840

1 Male(s) 10-14        (1815-1820)    Burton MOORE (1817/18) son

1 Male(s) 0-4          (1825-1830)    William MOORE (1824/25) son

1 Female(s) 40-49      (1780-1790)    Rebecca — Moore (1786/87) wife

1 Female(s) 10-14      (1815-1820)    Daughter? (1815/20) --> gone by 1840

1 Female(s) 5-9        (1820-1825)    Daughter? (1820/25) --> gone by 1840

On 5 Mar 1834, Joseph Moore (and Jesse Read) witnessed a deed from William Witmeir (Whitmire) of Pickens Co, SC to John W. Davis of Buncombe Co, NC. The land was on Toxaway River. It was proven in March 1837 Court by Joseph Moore. (Macon Co, NC Deed Book A page 426).

On 20 Feb 1836, Joseph More of Macon County, sold 50 acres to William Duckworth of Buncombe County for $200. The land was on Toxaway River on East side of Flat Creek. Witnesses were James Erwin Jr and Jonathan Lenard. I have not found where Joseph obtained this land. (Macon Co, NC Deed Book A page 536).

Between 1837 and 1840, Joseph Moore moved his family to the Gum Log region of Union County, Georgia. This was about 50-60 miles south west of where he had been living.

Joseph Moore was listed on the 1840 census of Union County, Georgia. His next door neighbors were John Winters and John Hudgins. Son Samuel Moore was three houses away, and son-in-law Samuel Patterson was just a few more houses away.

1840 census analysis (based on available evidence): (Explanation of this census)

1840 Union Co, GA pg 12 Joseph Moore 1001100100000-0000000100000

Analysis:

1 Male(s) 50-59        (1780-1790)    Joseph MOORE (1786/87) s/o Burton

1 Male(s) 20-29        (1810-1820)    Burton MOORE (1817/18) son

1 Male(s) 15-19        (1820-1825)    William MOORE (1824/25) son

1 Male(s) 0-4          (1835-1840)    Son? Grandson? (1835/40) –> gone by 1850

1 Female(s) 50-59      (1780-1790)    Rebecca — Moore (1786/87) wife

Joseph Moore was listed as a Voter on a 26 May 1849 Voter List for Gum Log District in Union County, Georgia.

Joseph and Rebecca Moore were listed on the 1850 census in Union County, Georgia. By this time all their children were gone, and they were living by themselves. Son Burton Moore was next door, and son William Moore was two houses away.

1850 census abstract: (Explanation of this census)

(Note: The dates at the end of each line are not part of the original census, but are approximate birth years based on age)

1850 UNION CO, GA Page 222B  House/Family #  291/ 291 -- 85TH DISTRICT Twp

MOORE JOSEPH          63 M W FARMER                 250 SC           1786/1787

MOORE REBECCA         63 F W                            SC           1786/1787

They were in Polk Co., TN for the 1860 census: p 193/145 10th Dist # 1322/1322 Burton PO Joseph Moore, 72 SC ML $20 (ML probably means Mine Laborer); Rebecca, 73 SC; Owen Justice, 51 GA; Jackson Moore, 20 GA; Jane, 19 GA.

I don’t know who Jackson Moore (c1840) and Jane (c1841) were. They could be grandchildren. Jackson could be the Jackson V. Moore (c1842), son of William (1800), Joseph’s half brother. That Jackson didn’t have a sister named Jane, so perhaps she is his wife. Jackson (son of William) is listed with his parents in 1860 in Gilmer Co., GA (“Jackson” age 20). He could be listed in both places, or it could be two different people.

I have no record of Joseph or Rebecca after 1860.

1.      Unknown Son (1804/10)

2.      Unknown Son (1810/15) Samuel Moore (c1812)

3.      Unknown Son (1810/15)

4.      Jane Moore (c1815)

5.      Unknown Daughter (1815/20)

6.      Unknown Son (1815/20) Burton Moore (c1818)

7.      Unknown Daughter (1820/25)

8.      Unknown Son (1825/30) William Moore (c1825)

9.      Unknown Son (1835/40) Grandson?

This son is unidentified.

I'm quite sure that this is Samuel Moore (c1812), for he was a neighbor to Joseph in 1840. See his own page for additional information.

I don't know who this was, but there is an Abraham Moore (1810/20) in Union Co, GA on the 1840 census. He is only a few houses from Joseph Moore, so he certainly could be this unknown son. I didn't find this Abraham Moore in 1850, but I think I found him in 1860 in DeKalb Co., AL. I’m not sure it is the same man from 1840 Union Co., GA but it fits: Abraham Moore 47 TN; Mary A. 45 SC; Rebecca 24 NC; Joseph 22 NC; Martha J. 19 GA; Elisha H. 18 GA; William 14 GA; Rutha A. 13 GA; Frances E. (female) 11 GA; Nathan C. 8 GA; Mary A. 5 AL. Notice that the two oldest children are named Joseph and Rebecca. That is certainly a clue this Abraham is a son of Joseph and Rebecca (---) Moore! Also note that Abraham was born in TN ca 1813. His next sibling Jane was born in TN in 1815, so that fits as well.

I wasn’t able to find Abraham Moore on the 1870 census. I may have found him on the 1880 census in Nashville, TN age 66, but I’m not positive it is the same person from 1860 Dekalb Co., AL. He is listed as born in TN, both parents born in SC, which fits perfectly if he is a son of Joseph & Rebecca.

More research is needed to determine if Abraham Moore (c1813 TN) of NC, GA and Dekalb Co., AL is a son of Joseph Moore or not.

Jane was apparently home with her parents in 1820 (age "under 10", born ca 1810/20).

On 8 Mar 1830, Samuel Patterson obtained a marriage bond in Macon County, North Carolina to marry Jane Moore. Since she was only 15, her father Joseph Moore had to give consent.

See their own page for additional information.

I have no strong suspects as to who this daughter was. Assuming she married, she may have married in Macon Co, NC 1830-1840, or in Union Co, GA ca 1837-1840. There is only one female Moore marriage in Union Co, GA during this period, and that is for Mary Moore who married Nathaniel Payne in 1839. I have additional data on her, she was born ca 1821/22 in NC, and is probably a daughter of John B. Moore (1780/90) of Lumpkin so I doubt she is Joseph's daughter.

In Macon County, there are three Moore marriages in the 1830-1840 period, but none can be this daughter based on several factors.

I'm quite sure that this is Burton Moore (c1818), for he was a neighbor to Joseph in 1850. See his own page for additional information.  

I have found no strong suspects as to who this daughter might have been.

I'm quite sure that this is William Moore (c1825), for he was a neighbor to Joseph in 1850. See his own page for additional information.  

This could be Jackson Moore (c1840) who was with Joseph in 1860. If so, he is probably a grandson.

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First Generation

1.     Joseph Moore was born in 1786/1787 in Pendleton Dist, SC (now Pickens Co, SC). He died after 1860 in Polk Co, TN.

Joseph married Rebecca in 1800/1806 in Pendleton Dist, SC (now Pickens Co, SC). Rebecca was born in 1786/1787 in Pendleton Dist, SC (now Pickens Co, SC). She died after 1860 in Polk Co, TN.

They had the following children.

+              2    M         i.    Samuel Moore was born in 1811/1812. He died after 1860.

+              3    F          ii.    Jane Moore was born in 1814/1815. She died on 20 Jan 1867.

+              4    M       iii.    Burton Moore Pvt was born in 1817/1818. He died after 1880.

+              5    M       iv.    William Moore was born in 1824/1825. He died after 1860.

Second Generation

2.     Samuel Moore (Joseph) was born in 1811/1812 in Pendleton Dist, SC (now Pickens Co, SC). He died after 1860 in Fannin Co, GA.

Samuel married Elizabeth in 1830/1840 in Union Co, GA. Elizabeth was born in 1824/1825 in NC. She died after 1860 in Fannin Co, GA.

They had the following children.

                6    F           i.    Eliza Jane Moore was born in 1840/1841 in Union Co, GA.

                7    M        ii.    Alonzo Moore was born in 1842/1843 in Union Co, GA.

                8    F         iii.    Clarinda Moore was born in 1844/1845 in Union Co, GA.

                9    M       iv.    James Moore was born in 1846/1847 in Union Co, GA.

              10    F          v.    Rebecca Moore was born in 1849 in Union Co, GA.

              11    F         vi.    Amanda Moore was born in 1851/1852 in Union Co, GA.

              12    F        vii.    Mary E Moore was born in 1854/1855 in Fannin Co, GA.

              13    F       viii.    Angeline Moore was born in 1858/1859 in Fannin Co, GA.

3.     Jane Moore (Joseph) was born in 1814/1815 in TN. She died on 20 Jan 1867 in Cherokee Co, GA.

Jane married Capt Samuel Patterson, son of Samuel Patterson and Elizabeth, on 8 Mar 1830 in Macon Co, NC. Samuel was born on 18 Mar 1805 in Buncombe Co, NC (now Transylvania Co, NC). He died on 13 Sep 1879 in Laveta, Huerfano Co, CO. He was buried in Ga Colony Cem, Huerfano Co, CO.

They had the following children.

              14    M         i.    Carroll Moore Patterson was born on 7 Mar 1832 in Macon Co, NC. He died on 4 Jan 1914 in Swain Co, NC. He was buried in Sawyer Cem, Swain Co, NC.

Carroll married Lavina Elizabeth Cathey, daughter of William H Cathey and Nancy Matilda Carter, on 22 Dec 1861 in Union Co, GA. Lavina was born on 29 Jul 1844 in Union Co, GA (now Towns Co, GA). She died on 21 May 1917 in Swain Co, NC. She was buried in Sawyer Cem, Swain Co, NC.

              15    M        ii.    Joseph Decator Patterson was born on 18 Oct 1834 in Macon Co, NC. He died on 9 Jan 1911 in Mancos, Montezuma Co, CO. He was buried in Cedar Crown Cem, Mancos, Montezuma Co, CO.

Joseph married Martha Minerva Potts, daughter of Joshua P Potts and Nancy, on 13 Jul 1863 in Huerfano Co, CO. Martha was born on 14 Apr 1847 in TN. She died on 23 Sep 1922 in Mancos, Montezuma Co, CO. She was buried in Cedar Crown Cem, Mancos, Montezuma Co, CO.

              16    F         iii.    Amanda Demerris Patterson was born on 22 Feb 1837 in Union Co, GA. She died on 17 May 1925 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co, CA.

Amanda married 2Lt Benjamin Franklin Chastain, son of John Bunyon Chastain and Elizabeth Hudgins, about 1853 in Union Co, GA. Benjamin was born on 9 Jul 1828 in GA. He died on 29 Sep 1917 in Callahan, Siskiyou Co, CA.

              17    M       iv.    Julius C Patterson Pvt was born in 1838/1839 in Union Co, GA. He died on 5 Jul 1862 in Richmond, VA, Civil War.

              18    F          v.    Mercilla Jane Patterson was born on 14 Nov 1840 in Union Co, GA. She died in 1925 in Laveta, Huerfano Co, CO.

Mercilla married Charles M Anderson, son of John Anderson and Flora, on 18 Aug 1859 in Union Co, GA. Charles was born on 21 Oct 1836 in Cherokee Co, GA. He died on 19 Feb 1899 in Laveta, Huerfano Co, CO.

              19    M       vi.    Nathan Cicero Patterson was born on 14 Jan 1843 in Union Co, GA. He died on 18 May 1924 in Laveta, Huerfano Co, CO.

Nathan married Rhoda Jane Spears, daughter of Josiah Spears and Martha McKissick, on 11 Mar 1867 in Cherokee Co, GA. Rhoda was born on 14 Aug 1850 in SC. She died on 19 Mar 1892 in Laveta, Huerfano Co, CO.

              20    F        vii.    Sarah Rosetta Patterson was born on 5 May 1845 in Union Co, GA. She died on 9 Jul 1901 in Laveta, Huerfano Co, CO.

Sarah married William Simpson Kimsey, son of James Kimsey and Sarah Russell, on 8 Dec 1867 in Hayesville, Clay Co, NC. William was born in 1843/1844 in Union Co, GA. He died in 1913 in Laveta, Huerfano Co, CO.

              21    F       viii.    Julie Ann Patterson was born in 1847/1848 in Union Co, GA. She died after 1860 in Union Co, GA.

              22    M        ix.    Samuel Patterson was born in 1849/1850 in Union Co, GA. He died in 1850/1860 in Union Co, GA.

              23    F          x.    Laura L Dee Patterson was born in 1853/1854 in Union Co, GA.

Laura married Jacob Dotson in Huerfano Co, CO.

              24    F         xi.    Jane E Patterson was born in 1857/1858 in Union Co, GA. She died after 1860 in Union Co, GA.

4.     Burton Moore Pvt (Joseph) was born in 1817/1818 in Pendleton Dist, SC (now Pickens Co, SC). He died after 1880 in Pueblo, CO.

Burton married Martha Caroline Blythe on 25 Jul 1843 in Union Co, GA. Martha was born in 1826/1827 in NC. She died after 1880 in Pueblo, CO.

They had the following children.

              25    F           i.    Mary Jane Moore was born in 1843/1844 in Union Co, GA.

              26    M        ii.    John or Jehu Moore was born on 11 Apr 1846 in Union Co, GA. He died in 1910 in Banks Co, GA.

John married Sarah Margaret Bracket, daughter of Thomas Bracket and Mary, on 9 May 1869 in Union Co, GA. Sarah was born on 10 Aug 1851 in Union Co, GA. She died in 1921 in Banks Co, GA.

              27    M       iii.    James D Moore was born in 1847/1848 in Union Co, GA.

James married Lilly Elmira Bracket on 12 Jan 1870 in Union Co, GA. Lilly was born in 1851/1852 in Union Co, GA.

              28    M       iv.    Joseph M Moore was born in 1851/1852 in Union Co, GA.

              29    F          v.    Martha A Moore was born in 1854/1855 in Union Co, GA.

              30    F         vi.    Mercilla E Moore was born in 1859 in Union Co, GA.

              31    F        vii.    Rebecca Moore was born in 1860/1861 in Union Co, GA.

              32    M     viii.    Robert E Lee Moore was born in 1863/1864 in Union Co, GA.

              33    M        ix.    J Burton Moore was born in 1866/1867 in Union Co, GA.

              34    M         x.    Daniel Moore was born in Jan 1870 in Union Co, GA.

              35    M        xi.    French Moore was born in 1872/1873 in Pueblo, CO.

5.     William Moore (Joseph) was born in 1824/1825 in Pendleton Dist, SC (now Pickens Co, SC). He died after 1860 in Jackson Co, AL.

William married Esther Muriel Beasly, daughter of Beasley, on 19 Jun 1844 in Union Co, GA. Esther was born in 1827/1828 in NC. She died after 1860 in Jackson Co, AL.

They had the following children.

              36    M         i.    John A Moore was born in 1844/1845 in Union Co, GA. He died after 1860 in Jackson Co, AL.

              37    F          ii.    Lydia E Moore was born in 1845/1846 in Union Co, GA. She died after 1860 in Jackson Co, AL.

              38    M       iii.    Joseph Moore was born in 1847/1848 in Union Co, GA. He died after 1860 in Jackson Co, AL.

              39    F         iv.    Mary A R Moore was born in 1851/1852 in Jackson Co, AL. She died after 1860 in Jackson Co, AL.

              40    F          v.    Sarah E C Moore was born in 1853/1854 in Jackson Co, AL. She died after 1860 in Jackson Co, AL.

              41    M       vi.    William B Moore was born in 1855/1856 in Jackson Co, AL. He died after 1860 in Jackson Co, AL.

              42    F        vii.    Martha J Moore was born in 1858/1859 in Jackson Co, AL. She died after 1860 in Jackson Co, AL.

              43    M     viii.    Jacob G Moore was born in 1860 in Jackson Co, AL. He died after 1860 in Jackson Co, AL.