Person:James Moore (279)

Disambiguation

NOT to be confused with another James Moore (b. abt. 1805), also of Hawkins County, TN, who clearly had a different family as shown in U.S. Census records. Additional research is needed to determine if they are perhaps related.

About James Moore

This James Moore was apparently married twice; first, prior to abt. 1830 to the mother of his five children [some claim her name was Annie Baldwin without any records in support], who remains unknown until additional research can identify her. James Moore had five children with his first wife, four of which were named in his will [and two codicils] written 10 Feb. 1869 and proven 1 Jan. 1872 in Hawkins County, TN. All five of his children are listed in Census records in 1850-1870 in Hawkins County, TN.

His second marriage on 22 Dec. 1847 was to Eliza Ann "Annie" Beckner [Tennessee Marriage Records, 1780-2002], the daughter of Joseph Beckner and Jane Moore who married 28 Mar. 1799 in Botetourt County, VA. Annie [Beckner] Moore mentioned her father Joseph Beckner in her will written on 10 Feb. 1869, and proven 23 July 1883 in Hawkins County, TN.

This James Moore is sometimes referred to as James "Levi" Moore by some researchers.

Will Transcript

A Copy of the last Will with Codicils of James Moore dec'd Filed and proven the 1st day of January 1872.

I James Moore of the County of Hawkins and State of Tennessee, Do make and publish this my last will and Testament hereby revoking and making void any other wills by me made at any time heretofor.

1st It is my will that my funeral expences and all my past debts be paid as soon after my death as possible, out of any monies that I may die seized or possessed of or may find come in the hands of my personal representatives.

2nd. I will and bequeath to children and heirs of my daughter Louisa Ward, the tract or parcel of land Known as a part of the Parker land of which I hold title by deed from William A. Haun, except the boundary which I have laid off, and is as follows, a line commencing on the ridge between the peach Orchard field & back field, running up to the fence of the said back field, then with that fence to Keel's line, then with Keels line to the hollow, between the Thomas Walker, field and back field, then up the hollow to the beginning ~ Also a certain boundary as a part of the Other part of the Parker lands of which I hold title by a deed from William Parker bounded as follows, Commencing at the fork of the Mountain at a Marked corner, running through the field up a hollow a part of the way, then up a ridge to the top of the main ridge, then with the ridge to end of a second ridge which comes up from the hollow then with top of said ridge to the for? of the mountain then down to the beginning, which lands so bequeathed, I will their my said daughter Louisa Ward is to have use and hereafter of, during her natural life, and after her death, her children and Equal heirs have to same forever ~

3rd. I further will to the heirs of my late daughter Elizabeth Ward dec'd all of the remainder of the lands known as the Parker lands, embraced in the Parker and H__ Daods? us before spoken of, I further will that Ephraim Ward, Father of said children of said Elizabeth Ward have the __ acres Mayagnuts? of said lands bequeathed to said children, for their benefit support and education until they arrive at lawful age. ~

4th I further will and bequeath to my Son John R. Moore all the remainder of my real estate subject to the Dower interest, provided by law for Widows, Which I will their my beloved wife, Ann Moore, have the benefit of during her natural life, after which, it is to go to my sd. son John R. Moore.

5th I further will that all the personal property of all Kinds is to be for the use and benefit of my beloved Wife Ann Moore, during her natural life, and then to belong to my said Son John R. Moore, by him paying one hundred dollars to the children of Louisa Ward, ___ and One hundred dollars, and one hundred dollars to the children of my daughter Elizabeth Ward, as the said children, may as the age of twenty one said John R Moore is to give such assistance & help to his brother James H. Moore as he may think proper for his support, but not bound to, to support him for their then he may choose. ~

6th And lastly I will, that if it becomes necessary for an Executor to carry out the provisions of this will, that the County Court appoint a good and suitable person for that purpose, who shall give bond and security as the law directs.

Said John R. Moore is not to have the rights to convey his sd. land before he is thirty five years old.

In testimony whereof, I hereunto set my hand and seal to this my will this the 10th day of February 1869.

[Signed] James Moore

Signed and acknowledged on this the 10th day of February 1869

James H. Walker

James A. Moore

I James Moore do make and publish this as codicil to the forgoing will that is to say, that the lands willed to the heirs of my daughter Elizabeth Ward which Ephraim is to have the use and herefore of &c until the children is of lawful age, does not allow him to use or cann? to be and use any timber belonging to of growing on said land for any purpose whatsoever except for fees? and what my be necessary to Keep the ferry? and buildings in repair. Also it is further provided that then shall be a road granted through the said lands, so allowed to said heirs up the branch to the lands willed to the heirs of my daughter Louisa for the purpose of passing to & form said Sand with otherwise.

In testimony where I hereunto set my hand & seal on this 15th day of Sept. 1870.

In our presents this was signed acknowledged on the date above given.

James H. Walker

James A. Moore

I James Moore, do make and publish this as a second codicil to the forgoing will, that is to say, in as much as Ephraim Ward who is mentioned in the foregoing will has left the lands wi___ to these children & heirs of Louisa Ward my late daughter, I desire that he__ no contest of said lands, and that William Ward or some other suitable be appointed as Guardian for said children, to take charge of and use the same in the proper & lawful manner, until said children arrive at Lawful age. This 2nd day of Decr. 1871

[Signed] James Moore

Signed and acknowledged in our presence on the 2nd day of Decr. 1871

James H. Walker

James A. Moore

1.   Find A Grave.

   James Moore
   Birth 1 Jan 1800
   Russell County, Virginia, USA
   Death 9 Dec 1871 (aged 71)
   Saint Clair, Hawkins County, Tennessee, USA
   Burial Shepherd Cemetery
   Bulls Gap, Hawkins County, Tennessee, USA
   
   Inscription: Our Father
   
   https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/79086930/james-moore

2.   United States. 1850 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication M432).

   Name James Moore [James Levi Moore]
   Gender Male
   Race White
   Residence Age 50
   Birth Date abt 1800
   Birthplace Virginia
   Residence Date 1850
   Home in 1850 District 14, Hawkins, Tennessee, USA
   Occupation Farmer
   Industry Agriculture
   Real Estate 725
   Line Number 8
   Dwelling Number 153
   Family Number 153
   Inferred Spouse Ann Moore
   Inferred Child[ren]
   Elizabeth Moore
   Eliza Moore
   James Moore
   John Moore
   Martha Moore
   Household Members (Name) Age
   James Moore 50
   Ann Moore 49
   Elizabeth Moore 20
   Eliza Moore 15
   James Moore 10
   John Moore 6
   Martha Moore 5
   Jane Becken 80 [s/b Jane Beckner, James Moore's mother-in-law]

3.   United States. 1860 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication M653).

   Name James Moore [James Levi Moore]
   Age 60
   Birth Year abt 1800
   Gender Male
   Race White
   Birth Place Virginia
   Home in 1860 District 14, Hawkins, Tennessee
   Dwelling Number 382
   Family Number 376
   Occupation Farmer
   Real Estate Value 3500
   Personal Estate Value 2875
   Inferred Spouse Ann Moore
   Inferred Child[ren]
   James H Moore
   John B Moore
   Household Members (Name) Age
   James Moore 60
   Ann Moore 51
   James H Moore 20
   John B Moore 16

4.   United States. 1870 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publications M593 and T132).

   Name James Moore [James Levi Moore]
   Age in 1870 70
   Birth Date abt 1800
   Birthplace Virginia
   Home in 1870 District 14, Hawkins, Tennessee
   Race White
   Gender Male
   Post Office White Horn
   Occupation Farmer
   Male Citizen Over 21 Yes
   Personal Estate Value 200
   Real Estate Value 3000
   Inferred Spouse Ann Moore
   Inferred Children
   James F Moore
   John Ree Moore
   Household Members (Name) Age
   James Moore 70
   Ann Moore 69
   James F Moore 30
   John Ree Moore 26