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I (Marty Grant) am not related to Wallace A. 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 probably a great deal of source documentation available for this family in Lincoln County records, but I have not yet done much digging into it. I will do that as time permits. In the meantime, I'll present what I do have available mostly from Macon County records.
Wallace A. Moore was born ca 1795/96 (per 1850, 1870 and 1880 census) in Lincoln County, North Carolina (per 1850 and 1860 census). I don't know what his "A" middle initial stands for, though it might be for "Alexander".
I do knot know who Wallace's parents were, but the answer is probably to be found in Lincoln County records.
Wallace would have been about 4 years old by the time of the 1800 census, so he ought to be enumerated in the "Under 10" age group (born ca 1790/1800). There were quite a few Moores in Lincoln in 1800, and all but one of them had at least one son this age, so this does not help narrow down his possible parents.
For the 1810 census, Wallace would have been about 14 years old, so probably enumerated in the 10-15 age group (born ca 1794/1800). Only three Moore households in Lincoln County had apparent sons in that age group: William Moore (bef 1755), Moses Moore (1762), and John Moore (1755/74).
By the 1820 census, Wallace would have been about 24 years old, so ought to be listed in the 16-25 age group. He was old enough to be listed on his own, but he was not listed in Lincoln County, so probably still with his parents or some other family. Moses Moore (1762), Alexander Moore (bef 1755), were the only ones with an apparent son that age. An Alexander Moore Jr was listed who himself seemed to be that age. If Wallace's middle name was "Alexander", then this could be him, but I have no idea if it is him.
Wallace A. Moore married Sarah E. --- sometime before ca 1828, presumably in Lincoln County (no marriage record found). Sarah was born ca 1804/05 (per 1850 census) in Lincoln County (per 1850 and 1860 census). I don't know her maiden name, nor her parents identity.
I did not find Wallace listed on the 1830 census in Lincoln County. Based on the birth places of his children he should have still been there that year. "Alexander Jr" was still there and his age matches Wallace's, but I have no data proven that is him.
Between ca 1836 and ca 1838, Wallace moved his family a few counties westward into Macon County, North Carolina. There were several Moores already there, but I know of no relationship to any of them.
They were listed on the 1840 census in Macon County. They were not listed near any other Moore families. I'm not sure what part of Macon County they were living in.
1840 census analysis (based on available evidence): (Explanation of this census)
1840 Macon Co, NC pg 145 Wallace Moore 1200001000000-1200010000000 Analysis: 1 Male(s) 40-49 (1790-1800) Wallace A. MOORE (1795/96) s/o ? 2 Male(s) 5-9 (1830-1835) John W. MOORE (1829/30) son James H. MOORE (1831/32) son 1 Male(s) 0-4 (1835-1840) Robert MOORE (1835/36) son 1 Female(s) 30-39 (1800-1810) Sarah E. — Moore (1804/05) wife 2 Female(s) 5-9 (1830-1835) Cynthia M. MOORE (1825/26) daughter Nancy Elizabeth MOORE (1827/28) daughter 1 Female(s) 0-4 (1835-1840) Margaret J. MOORE (1837/38) daughter
On 10 Feb 1846, Wallace A. Moore and Benjamin Stiles witnessed two deeds between Jesse Kirby of Cherokee County to Thomas M. Angel of Macon. The first was from Kirby to Angel, for 57 acres on Ellijay Creek. The other was from Angel to Kirby, also for land on Ellijay Creek. This deed is of interest for two reasons. First, it may indicate that Wallace A. Moore lived on or near Ellijay Creek, and secondly it may show a relationship to one or both of the parties to the deed. Most notably, Jesse Kirby was married to Rachel Moore, daughter of John Parker Moore (1765) of Macon County. This may be a big coincidence, or it may indicate that Wallace Moore is somehow related to John Parker Moore, but I don't know of any such connection. I don't know anything about Thomas Angel or Benjamin Stiles. (Macon Co, NC Deed Book E page 41 and 86 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.)
Wallace and family were listed on the 1850 census in Macon County. They were not listed too near any other Moore families, though Johial Moore (1814) was not too far away, about 15 households.
1850 MACON CO, NC Page 315 House/Family # 3/ 3 - TENNESSEE VALLEY Twp MOORE WALLACE 54 M W FARMER LINCOLN CO, NC 1795/1796 MOORE SARAH 45 F W LINCOLN CO, NC 1804/1805 MOORE JOHN 20 M W LABORER LINCOLN CO, NC 1829/1830 MOORE CYNTHIA 24 F W LINCOLN CO, NC 1825/1826 MOORE ELIZABETH 22 F W LINCOLN CO, NC 1827/1828 MOORE JAMES 18 M W LABORER LINCOLN CO, NC 1831/1832 MOORE ROBERT 14 M W LINCOLN CO, NC 1835/1836 MOORE MARGARET J 12 F W MACON CO, NC 1837/1838 MOORE MARY M 9 F W MACON CO, NC 1840/1841 MOORE WILLIAM 7 M W MACON CO, NC 1842/1843 MOORE HARRIET A 2 F W MACON CO, NC 1847/1848
They were still in Macon for the 1860 census, and very close to Johial Moore (1814) this time. I don't know if they are related, but I'm of the opinion they are not, or at least not closely.
1860 MACON CO, NC Page 227B House/Family # 6/ 6 -- TENNESSEE VALLEY Twp FRANKLIN P.O. MOORE WALLACE A 63 M W FARMER 600 1000 LINCOLN 1796/1797 MOORE SARAH E 53 F W LINCOLN 1806/1807 MOORE JOHN W 27 M W TRAVER? LINCOLN 1832/1833 MOORE MARY M 19 F W MACON 1840/1841 MOORE W F 15 M W MACON 1844/1845 MOORE HARRIET A 13 F W MACON 1846/1847
Sometime in the 1860's, Wallace moved his family to neighboring Towns County, Georgia. They were listed there on the 1870 census.
1870 TOWNS CO, GA Page 191 House/Family # 67/ 68-- Twp P.O. MOORE WALLIS A 74 M W FARM LABOR NC 1795/1796 MOORE SARAH 63 F W KEEPING HOUSE NC 1806/1807 MOORE WILLIAM N 16 M W FARM LABOR NC 1853/1854
They were still in Towns for the 1880 census, listed in the Village of Hiwassee. ** I don't have this entry typed up yet.
Wallace A. Moore and wife Sarah had 9 children as proven by the 1850 and other census records. I have tracked them somewhat through the census and marriage records, but have not followed them too far down the line. 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. Wallace A1 Moore, born 1795/96 in Lincoln Co, NC; died aft 1880 in Towns Co, GA. He married bef 1826 in Lincoln Co, NC Sarah E (---), born 1804/05 in Lincoln Co, NC; died aft 1880 in Towns Co, GA.
Children of Wallace A Moore and Sarah E (---) were as follows:
+ 2 i Cynthia N2 Moore, born 1825/26 in Lincoln Co, NC; died aft 1880 in Banks Co, GA. She married William Virgil Bryson.
+ 3 ii Nancy Elizabeth2 Moore, born 1827/28 in Lincoln Co, NC; died in Erath Co, TX. She married (1) Henry Miller; (2) Tilmon Elijah Self.
+ 4 iii John W2 Moore, born 1829/30 in Lincoln Co, NC. He married Mary A Hyatt.
+ 5 iv James H2 Moore, born 1831/32 in Lincoln Co, NC; died aft 1870 in Towns Co, GA. He married Amanda (---).
6 v Robert2 Moore, born 1835/36 in Lincoln Co, NC.
7 vi Margaret J2 Moore, born 1837/38 in Macon Co, NC.
8 vii Mary M2 Moore, born 1840/41 in Macon Co, NC.
9 viii William F2 Moore, born 1842/43 in Macon Co, NC.
10 ix Harriet A2 Moore, born 1847/48 in Macon Co, NC.
Generation 2
2. Cynthia N2 Moore (Wallace A1), born 1825/26 in Lincoln Co, NC; died aft 1880 in Banks Co, GA. She married on 27 Jul 1854 in Macon Co, NC William Virgil Bryson, born 15 Mar 1830 in Macon Co, NC (now Jackson Co, NC); died aft 1880 in Banks Co, GA, son of Jonathan M Bryson and Demaris Griffin.
Children of Cynthia N Moore and William Virgil Bryson were as follows:
11 i Thomas Lenser3 Bryson, born 3 Dec 1856 in Macon Co, NC; died aft 1880 in Banks Co, GA.
12 ii Margaret Indiana3 Bryson, born 1856/57 in Macon Co, NC.
13 iii Sallie D3 Bryson, born 1861/62 in Macon Co, NC.
14 iv Arizona Virginia3 Bryson, born 1867/68 in GA.
3. Nancy Elizabeth2 Moore (Wallace A1), born 1827/28 in Lincoln Co, NC; died in Erath Co, TX. She married (1) on 1 Jul 1858 in Macon Co, NC Henry Miller, born 12 Jul 1804 in Ashe Co, NC, son of Henry Miller and Mary McNeil; (2) Tilmon Elijah Self.
Children of Nancy Elizabeth Moore and Henry Miller were as follows:
15 i James Monroe3 Miller, born 1858/59 in Macon Co, NC.
16 ii Thomas Jefferson3 Miller, born 1860 in Macon Co, NC.
17 iii Margaret Ann3 Miller, born 1862 in Macon Co, NC. She married George Washington Self.
18 iv Robert Lee3 Miller, born 1864 in Macon Co, NC.
4. John W2 Moore (Wallace A1), born 1829/30 in Lincoln Co, NC. He married on 17 Oct 1861 in Macon Co, NC Mary A Hyatt, born 1837/38 in NC.
Children of John W Moore and Mary A Hyatt were as follows:
19 i James H3 Moore, born 1867/68 in Macon Co, NC.
20 ii Lawrence C3 Moore, born 1869/70 in Macon Co, NC.
21 iii (---)3 Moore, born 1872/73 in Towns Co, GA.
22 iv Ann3 Moore, born 1874/75 in Towns Co, GA.
5. James H2 Moore (Wallace A1), born 1831/32 in Lincoln Co, NC; died aft 1870 in Towns Co, GA. He married abt 1857 in Towns Co, GA Amanda (---), born 1832/33 in GA.
Children of James H Moore and Amanda (---) were as follows:
23 i Sumner B3 Moore, born 1857/58 in Towns Co, GA.
24 ii John O J3 Moore, born 1859/60 in Towns Co, GA.
25 iii Burton R3 Moore, born 1860/61 in Towns Co, GA.
26 iv William3 Moore, born 1865/66 in Towns Co, GA.
27 v Lillie L3 Moore, born 1867/68 in Towns Co, GA.
28 vi Elisha H3 Moore, born Feb 1870 in Towns Co, GA.
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