William Henry Moss, I

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• AFN: KGLD-GG

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William Moss came to America in 1644 with his father Edward and his three
brothers Edward, Robert and Thomas. They settled in York County, Virginia.
William returned to England to be educated at Oxford University.

William returned to America in 1653 with his brothers Robert and Thomas. They
were given a grant of 800 acres located on the south side of the Rappahonnock
River in Old Rappahonnock County, on November 20, 1654 for transporting sixteen
persons to the colony of Virginia. William gained additional property in Old
Rappahonnock County. At the time of his death, William owned approximately
three thousand acres of land.

On April 21, 1685, William wrote his will, naming his son as executor of his
estate. He gave 1600 acres of land to his son, and much land, slaves, animals,
and household furnishings to his two daughters. Elias Wilson, Thomas Neu and
William's brother Robert signed William's will.
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Reference:
RootsL, Scott A. McElfresh, 1994.

William married Frances Aft 1676. [Group Sheet]

William married Jane Bridgett North , England. Jane (daughter of Roger North and Jane Leak) was born , England; died 1676, , Old Rappahonnock, Virginia. [Group Sheet]

1. William Henry Moss, II
2. Frances Moss
3. Elizabeth Moss

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• AFN: MPNT-BB

Notes:

Edward Moss was the first Moss to emigrate to America. His name was first
recorded in the York County, Virginia Court in 1625. However, other references
give a much later date of 1644 for is residence in York County, Virginia. The
most logical explanation for the difference in dates is that Edward Moss, being
only 15 when first coming to America, may have returned to the colony of
Virginia during the English Civil War (1642-1649), where he lived only a short
time before his death.

Little else is known about Edward Moss except that he was a member of the
Anglican church.

The exact number of children born to Edward and Ann (Belt) Moss is uncertain.

On 20 November 1654, the sons of Edward, the immigrant, -- William, Thomas, and
Robert - were given a grant of 800 acres in Old Rappahonnock County (now
Lancaster), Virginia, for transporting 16 persons to the Virginia County.
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Reference:
RootsL, Scott A. McElfresh, 1994.

Edward married Ann Belt 1630, , England. Ann was born Abt 1614, , Lancashire, England; died , York, Virginia; was buried , York, Virginia. [Group Sheet]

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• AFN: MPNT-CH

Notes:

Also known as Bridgette.

Some sources list name as Jane Ann Bridgett Beltchourton.
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Reference:
RootsL, Scott A. McElfresh, 1994.
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