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William Henry Moss, I

Male 1633 - 1685  (52 years)


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  1. 1.  William Henry Moss, I was born 21 Apr 1633, , England; died 21 Apr 1685, , Old Rappahonnock, Virginia; was buried 5 Jul 1685.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: KGLD-GG

    Notes:

    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]

    Children:
    1. 2. William Henry Moss, II  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 3. Frances Moss  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 4. Elizabeth Moss  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  William Henry Moss, II Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1)

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    RootsL, Scott A. McElfresh, 1994.

    William — Margaret Hopkins. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Frances Moss Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1)

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    RootsL, Scott A. McElfresh, 1994.

    Frances married William Brown Bef 25 Mar 1693. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 5. John Brown  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1671; died 1762.

  3. 4.  Elizabeth Moss Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1)

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    RootsL, Scott A. McElfresh, 1994.

    Elizabeth married John Craske 7 Dec 1693. [Group Sheet]



Generation: 3

  1. 5.  John Brown Descendancy chart to this point (3.Frances2, 1.William1) was born 1671; died 1762.

    John — . Unknown [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 6. Benjamin Brown  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1695; died 1762.


Generation: 4

  1. 6.  Benjamin Brown Descendancy chart to this point (5.John3, 3.Frances2, 1.William1) was born 1695; died 1762.

    Benjamin — . Unknown [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 7. Bartlett Brown  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1735; died 1784.


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