Aaron B. Moyers

Notes:

Birth:
Listed as age 3 mos in 1850 census enumerated on 26 Oct 1850.

George married Mrs. Harriet H. (..) Moyers about 1868 in Tennessee. Harriet was born in 1850 in Tennessee; died after 1880 in of, Bledsoe Co, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1840, Bledsoe Co, Tennessee
• Census: 26 Oct 1850, Eastern Division, Bledsoe Co, Tennessee
• Census: 5 Aug 1870, Bledsoe Co, Tennessee

Notes:

Their children possibly used the name Myers instead of Moyers. His marriage record listed in Marriages of Jefferson Co, TN is "Myers."

Census:
residence: 702
Joseph A. Myres 23 1827 TN farmer 100
Ruth 20 1830 TN

residence 703
Christopher Myres 53 1795 farmer 200 TN
Sarah 49 1803 NC
Oliver 26 1824 TN Laborer
Nancy I. 20 1830 TN
Sarah C. 18 1832 TN
Thompson 16 TN 1834 laborer
Henry Y. 12 1838 TN
Teresy Y 8 1842 TN
Robert B. 7 1843 TN

Residence 704
Alexander Myres 45 1805 farmer 300 TN
Catherine 42 1808 TN
James A. 20 1830 laborer TN
Patrick D. 18 1832 laborer TN
Serena E. 16 1834 TN
Martha A. 14 1836 TN
Mary C. 12 1838 TN
Jasper L. 7 1843 TN
Albert H. 6 1844 TN
Susan E.S. 4 1846 TN

(Alexander and Christopher are brothers, Joseph is Alexander's son)

Census:
residence 27
Moyers Albert H. 24 Tennessee
Isabella 23 1847 Tennessee
Matilda 4 1866 TN
Brant W. 3 1867
Parrale 6/12 1869

next door, residence 28:
Moyers George A. 68 1802 TN
Catherine 63 1807 TN
George L. 1851 TN
Harriet H. 20 1850 TN
Larnet A. 2 1868 TN

next door, residence 29:
Wyatt John 42 1828 NC
Martha A. 32 1838 TN
Emla C. 15 1855 TN
James A. 13 1857 TN
Mary E 11 1859 TN
Sabrina J. 9 1861 TN
Jacob D. 7 1863 TN
Joseph R. 3 1867 TN
John 1 1869 TN

George married Martha Catherine Nicholson on 22 Nov 1826 in Jefferson Co, Tennessee. Martha (daughter of James B. Nicholson, Jr. and Mary "Polly" Proctor) was born on 31 Oct 1807 in White Pine, Jefferson Co, Tennessee; died on 21 Jan 1887 in Cumberland Co, Tennessee; was buried in Thomas Cem, Bledsoe Co, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1830, Jefferson Co, Tennessee
• Other-Begin: May 1830, Bledsoe Co, Tennessee; scrapbook

Notes:

Land Deeds of Jefferson Co, TN 1792-1814 (GC 976.8924)
p 72:
Isaac White Deed to James Moyers (Both of Blount Co)
31 Aug 1797 14 Feb 1797 200 acres $100.00
At the mouth of the Sinking Fork of Long Creek adj. Christohper Moyers. Wit: Gideon Blackburn; Martha White; Sally Justice. /s/ Isaac White

p 196:
James Havins (Havens] deed to James Moyers
28 Feb 1809 27 Oct 1808 106 Acres $400
On the waters of Long Creek, adj. John Havens, Edward Humston; being part of a 500 acre tract contained in Grant No. 1047 made by the State of North Carolina to James Mann in "____" 1792. Wit: Thos Snoddy; David Moyers; Silas Hall. /s/ James Havins Jan sessions 1809. Then was the deed proved in open court by the oaths of Thomas Snoddy and Silas Hall and recorded. Let it be registered. Test /s/ J. Hamilton, Clk., by David Barton, D.C.

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Written by son John MOYERS: My own dear father's name was James, b in VA abt the yr 1767 27th mar, was of middle stature, heavy built free open countance, very friendly had dark hair, hazel eyes, very expressive. He was a loving husband an affectionate...

Memories 2: parent. He was much given to books, fond of poetry and sacred music, was a sweet singer, and had a goodly share of plain human learning also, he was an upright, honorable professor of the Christian Religion, a member of the Old Presbyterian Church,

Memories 3: fond of the Blessed gospel of the grace of God of it's ministers and Hold Ordiances. His intellect was clear, if not shing, of strong mind and good judgement, was also a good farmer, kept a plentiful tale, and provided well for the wants and education of

Memories 4: his children. he was faithful to keep up prayers in his family while his health would permit. Hekep his bed occasionally near 6 yrs and had to struggle w/a disease of the kidneys and bladder, together w/a general consumption of the nervous system.

Memories 5: Died at last in his old Mansion House, on the banks of Long Creek, in Jefferson County, TN in his 71 yrs and lies buried on the hill that fronts his door beside sister Grissey and our 2 children, Malinda M. and James MYERS on the 18th day of Feb 1838. My mother is yet living

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Census:
1830 Jefferson Co, Tennessee
line #152 John L. Carson
154 David Moyers
155 Pleasant Pankey
157 James Moyers Jr.
158 Joshua Moyers
159 Henry Randolph
160 Silas Hall
151 James Hazelwood

Other-Begin:
A Short History of My Forefathers, etc.
the following was copied from Scrapbook of the Rev. John Moyers, Bledsoe Co., Tenn. May 1840.

James married Mary* "Polly" Blackburn, (DNA) on 3 Nov 1789 in Greene Co, Tennessee. Mary* (daughter of John* Blackburn, Sr and Janet O'Neal* Mathes) was born on 14 Nov 1768 in Frederick Co, Virginia; died in Apr 1846 in Dandridge, Jefferson Co, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Other-Begin: May 1830, Bledsoe Co, Tennessee; scrapbook

Notes:

named beneficiary (Mary Moyers) of one silver dollar in her father's will, written 27 Aug 1805
possibly born November 1, 1768. Marriage secured by John Blackburn.



Other-Begin:
A Short History of My Forefathers, etc.
the following was copied from Scrapbook of the Rev. John Moyers, Bledsoe Co., Tenn. May 1840.

Notes:

Married:
Name James Moyers
Gender Male
Marriage Date 3 Nov 1789
Marriage Place Greene, Tennessee, USA
Spouse Mary Blackburn

James married Mary "Polly" Proctor on 21 May 1792 in Madison Co, Tennessee. Mary was born on 23 Mar 1774 in Virginia; died on 16 Aug 1825 in Paint Lick, Garrard Co, Kentucky. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]