I'm searching for information on EW Moore and Edith C Lifsey, married in Pike County around 1880 but may have lived in Upson Co. Any help will be appreciated. Thanks

I'm also seeking Moore family connections from Upson and surrounding counties, but find no links in my data base with your EW Moore and Edith Lifsey who married in Pike Co. I would like to work with anyone who is also seking to connect the many "mysterious Moores" from the early 1800s. I have information on Mary Annie Moore (1827-1899),my great-great grandmother, Married to James Richardson Black in 1846 in Upson Co. At least two of Mary Anne's siblings are known. The first brother is John Jackson Moore (1822-1887) who married first Laurie Hightower and second Mary Ann Trice. The second brother is Obediah Francis Moore (1823-1903) who married Frances Ann Trice. Mary Annie, Jack, and O.F. each had large families. Other siblings may be (but are not proved): Effa Ann Moore (abt. 1830) who married James W. Willingham, Jr., Elizabeth Moore (abt. 1831) and Charity Moore (abt. 1832). I have been unable to identify their parents, though they are assumed to have been pioneers in the area. The Charles W. Moore (b abt. 1810) family may also be related. The families of Mary Annie Moore, O. F. Moore and J. J. Moore are pretty well documented. Again, I would like to hear from anyone who has, or is seeking, links for the Moore family.

I'm interested in Charles W Moore & Family, do you have his wife's name? Also are there any children?

Ed Henry

I have a little information on the Charles W. Moore family of Upson County, found mostly in the Thomaston-Upson Archives in Thomaston, GA. There is an extensive Moore file researched and written years ago by Upson County genealogist and historian, Jack Morgan. I know of no connection of Charles to the Moore ancestry that I seek, other than geography, but perhaps many of the early Moore Upson County, GA pioneers were kin.
My records have Charles W. Moore (b abt 1810) m Ann Elizabeth Harris. It seems that Charles was widowed before the 1850 census. For, at this time his household is listed as Charles W. Moore, saddler, age 40, Ann T 45 or 14 (probably his daughter), Charles J 13, Fran T 9, Margret 7. There is another entry for a Charles W. Moore on page 110 of the Early History of Upson County, 1930 by The Upson Co. Historical Soc. Charles drew land in District 561. The Listing is for "parties in Upson County who drew land in other parts of the state in 1827, and the Cherokee Lottery". I also found a January 19, 1856 deed record to a Benj. Bethel, where Charles W. Moore is named as trustee for his children.
Since the 2000 RootsWeb postings, I have learned more about the family of my great-great grandmother, Mary Annie Moore (1827-1899) who m James Richardson Black. Mary Annie had siblings John Jackson Moore (1822-1887) who m first Mary Ann Trice and second Laurie Hightower, Obediah Franklin Moore (1823-1903) who m Frances Ann Trice; and Mary Elizabeth Moore (1831-1850) who m James Banks Colquitt. Their parents are thought to be James Howard Moore (b bet 1791-1800) and Jane Hollifield (b 1803 d Jan 19, 1864). The parents of James Howard Moore are thought to be George Moore (d 1855) and Rachel Williams. Rachel was the daughter of John B. Williams and Susana Mourning.
Barbara McDaniel Ray
Atlanta, GA

Barbara,
Mary Elizabeth Moore (AKA Elizabeth or Bettie) who married James Banks Colquitt lived long after 1850 per your post above. She is on the 1870, 1880, and 1900 censuses in Upson County; in 1900 she is living with her daughter Mary Colquitt McEachin (spelling uncertain). She managed to collect a pension in the 1890s for the service of James B. Colquitt, who died in the Battle of Gettysburg.
I am trying to locate the family in 1860.

Hello.
Since the first posting, we're back to square one on the grandparents of Mary Eliz., Mary Annie, J. J. and O. F. Moore. Other information continues to hold up, however. Are you in touch with Timothy T. Turner, who is also a descendant of Mary Elizabeth Moore Colquitt and a super genealogist?
Write to me directly by e-mail.
Thanks.

My GGM was Lucinda A Moore, she married a Cuthbert Franklin Neely and he was killed in the civil war. I have
no other records on My GGM family. I do not know her
parents name and it is rumored that she may have had a brother. Lucinda and Cuthbert Neely had a daughter, Josphine Neely. I am 65. If you think you may be related in some way please let me know. I did find record that they
were married in Upson Ga in 1857. That's all I can find.

Hello Kathy. I wish I knew more about how the early Moores of Upson Co. are related. There are quite a few deed records dating to the beginning of the County with Moores involved. So they were among the "pioneer" families. These deed records are available for research at the Thomaston-Upson Archives inThomaston, GA. I did find your ancestors in the 1930 Early History of Upson Co., GA. It is still bein reprinted by the Upson Co. Historical Society. On page 670, a C. Nealy is listed in Co. B, 2nd Georgia Battalion of Sharp-Shooters as a Private. Also mentioned is that this unit was organized in the Spring of 1862. Then on page 594, a Lucinda Moore is listed in an 1850 Moore household, listing oldest son as head--Jordan Moore as head. Apparently, his mother Avarilla Moore 50, is widowed and living with her children. Included in this 1850 census are Jordan Moore 31, Avarilla 50, Mary 23, Alfred 19, Lucinda 15, Bethena 14, and Avarilla 12. Next door to this family are Simeon Moore 25 Farmer N.C. and Lucinda C. 23. Not far away are the households of Isham Moore 34, and family, and next door James Neely 20 and Martha 19.
Write to me directly and we'll stay in touch.
Barbara
Atlanta, GA

Thank you so much...I believe you have given me some good information. My aunt married a George Moore from Chambers county, ala. and he said that he had a distant relative who was related to My GGM Lucinda Moore Neely and he is the one who said he thought she may have had a brother. They were old when I was a child. My mother was born in 1899 and she was 40 when I was born. So, yes, probably are cousins. My GGM Lucinda had a daughter named Josephine Neely, when the Yankees came an old servant helped them escape across the Coosa River into
I believe Alabama, Mr. Neely was dead by then from the war.
In 1867 she married a Jeff Kellum and had William Kellum.
She was a very educated woman and jeff kellum ran away and left her, fleeing to texas, she earned her money as a school teacher. So yes, we may be related somehow. By the way, did you go to high school in Atlanta. Your name sure sounds familiar. Take care. Kathy

Hi..It's been a long time since we corresponded on Moores/Neely. At the time you sent me your information, I did not know that my GGM Lucinda Moore Neely had a brother, named albert of alfred and I see that name is in the info you gave me, He is 19 and she is 15. The way I found that out is that my aunt Mamie Kellum married her cousin George Moore and he said that his great grandfather was brother to my GGM Lucinda. So you may have sent me some very valuable info that I have been looking for.
I appreciate your time and effort, will check more thoroughly on this. Thank you. Kathy