Hi Judy, Genealogy always takes precedence over cooking and even Thanksgiving which I dearly love to celebrate! :-) So quickly I'll tell you a possible clue! I truly do not know if this is yours but he is the only one in my files that might possibly be the right one. The birth date is a guess. Have fun either proving it or disproving it! :-) Ann Direct Descendants of Charles Moore 1 Charles Moore b: Bef. 1690 . +Margaret 'Catherine' Barry Father: Andrew Barry, Senior b: Abt. 1690 in Lough Ireland or Virginia 2 James Moore b: Abt. 1707 in York District, South Carolina .... +Rachel Black b: Aft. 1715 in Augusta County, Virginia (James Moore is said to have married Rachel Black, of a family of Blacks who settled in what is now Lincoln or Gaston Cos., NC, from Virginia. James Moore and Rachel Black were married in Virginia. Before coming to North Carolina the Blacks lived in Augusta County, VA.) .. 3 Alexander Moore b: Bef. 1745 in Pennsylvania d: Bef. 08 Dec 1813 in York County, South Carolina Yorkville Enquirer, Thursday, January 27, 1870, page 1, Column 1:Reminiscences of York, by A Septuagenarian ALEXANDER MOORE Alexander Moore, of whom I have spoken as one of the colleagues of Hill in 1791, was the son of James Moore and Rachel Black, his wife. They were among the original Scotch-Irish settlers of York. Alexander was born in Pennsylvania, being a child several years of age when his father removed to this state. He was the eldest of a large family of girls and boys. His parents, though poor, determined, as was quite common with the early Presbyterians, to educate one of their sons for the ministry. Naturally, the election fell on the first-born for these advantages. He was early sent to the "larnin," and had all the opportunities of education that early period offered. A natural taste for literature, united with a good mind, made him a hard student, and, for his time, a very finished scholar. He graduated at the College at Charlotte, North Carolina, about the beginning of the Revolutionary war, felt no calling to preach, and the contest waging between the colonies and the mother country seemed to indicate to him the line of present duty. His father, too, being a good Whig, as were all the Scotch-Irish, saw his country's need and was reconciled to the abortion of his long cherished desire by his son's volunteering to serve his country. Young Moore joined Colonel Lacey's partisans and became the intimate friend of that gallant officer the length and strength of whose attachment, an anecdote, which I have often hear, will show: "Years after the war, on one occasion, Moore was a candidate for the legislature from the Pinckney district. Lacey, at the polls in Chester, would station himself at a convenient spot and as men approached, would inquire for whom they intended to vote. If for the opponent of Moore, Lacey would try his power of persuasion; and being a man of pleasant address and personal popularity, often, by this means, would turn the ticket. But not succeeding in this wise, he would roundly swear, he'd whip any man that didn't vote for 'Alec Moore.'" His bravery and vigor were so well known, few cared to test them and he carried his point and his friend's election at that precinct. Mr. Moore was one of the brave little band of patriots who attacked Houck at Williamson's, where our men killed the Philadelphia lawyer and routed his command completely, with hardly one man to his three. In the division of the spoils, a very fine grey mare fell to the share of Alexander Moore, which he rode many a day in the rounds of Lacey's "Rangers." In 1781 (I think) he was a lieutenant and was in command of the company that guarded the bridge at the battle - near Biggin Church - of Quinby Bridge. About 1783 he was elected sheriff of Camden district (under the constitution of 1778) by the senate and house of representatives to serve for two years. He was re-elected to this office more than once. In 1789 he declined a renomination and was succeeded by Joseph Brevard (afterward Judge Brevard), of Camden. In 1784 he married a Miss Dorcas Ervin and settled on "Big Fishing Creek" on a plantation now owned by his grandson, William S. Moore. By this marriage he had four sons and four daughters. His wife died early and left him with a young and helpless family on his widowed hands. She was a beautiful woman and I remember being told by an old citizen that in those days it was customary for ladies to accompany their husbands and brothers to the husting; as at the election she attended, she was always sure to win, by her popularity of manner, many a vote for her husband. After the death of his first wife, he bought a plantation from Edward Lacey, father of Colonel Lacey already alluded to, 12 miles from Yorkville (now owned by a grandson - Alfred Moore), to which he removed. Soon after he intermarried with Miss Catherine Marion. By this marriage there was no issue. She survived him many years. In 1789 he was a candidate from Pinckney district for the general assembly, but was beaten. The cause of his defeat shows the devotion of our early people to their pastors. While a candidate, Mr. Moore on some occasion that required it, expressed freely his opposition to Rev. McCarra, remaining in charge of the Bethesda church, of which congregation he was a member, from the habitual indulgence of the preacher in drunkenness. Relations and friends and neighbors held up their hands in pious horror. To speak evil of the Lord's anointed was a heresy beyond their ken and were Alec Moore twice as near and dear, they could not send such a man to represent them in the legislature. Thus, his own section of Chester and York failed him and he was left out. Before the election of new members came, the minister had too evidently fallen from grace for his flock to be blind of his faults; for one day when intoxicated, he had ascended the pulpit to try and perform his sacred offices. In the revulsion of feeling "that Moore was right and they were wrong," to repair that wrong, to a man, they came forward and voted for him on the next election. This, united with the forcible style of his friend, General Lacey, secured him a seat by a large majority, In 1792, he with Hill and McLanahan, were elected the three county court justices for York County - afterward called "district." They continued in office in office until 1799, when these courts were abolished. He was sent again that year to the legislature and in 1800 was elected Ordinary, that office being then established. This position he held till his death, keeping his office at his plantation, where he lived, 12 miles from the village; but for the convenience of the people, always spending court week and salesdays at the court house. He was often called upon to perform the marriage ceremony and I recall a scene I witnessed at his house 65 years ago and relate it to show how a "big wedding" was managed in those days: Between 10 and 11 o'clock in the morning, some of the party descried a cavalcade of apparently 35 or 40 persons coming up the road which ran past Mr. Moore's residence. In front rode two men and then behind them two and two, a gentleman and a lady; the entire crowd paired off, and thus strung out, magnified their appearance and presented as an imposing a spectacle as possible. As they drew near enough to distinguish faces, the Moores recognized in the first gentleman and lady, a couple who were to be married that day, and though no warning had been given, knew the meaning of the escort. About 100 yards from the house, the procession halted. The foremost riders were the "bottle carriers,"turned their horses and rode back the whole length of the line (one on the left and the other on the right), stopping at each couple, beginning of course with the bridal pair, presenting simultaneously to each lady and her escort the bottle of whisky; this every one kissed in turn, all remaining quiet, reining in their respective steeds till the "creature comforts" were partaken of by all, and the carriers resumed their places in front. This evolution accomplished, the "goodly company" moved on. When they were in front of the house, they entered the large gate and rode around the house three times, the men firing off pistols, loaded with powder, at which the horses of the ladies, as well as those of the gentlemen, would rear and pitch; but female equestrians of that day were not easily thrown, and no accident occurred to mar the pleasures of the occasion. After completing the circle of the house, each time there would be a pause, for the "bottle carriers" to make their rounds. The third time they dismounted, hitched their horses, formed and came into the house. Squire Moore went forward to the piazza to receive them. They announced their desire for him to marry their candidates for the holy state. He invited them in and performed the ceremony with due solemnity. After which - the bridal party, being almost all of them acquaintances and neighbors - the tables and chairs were cleared out of the hall. Some one among them, being a musician, had brought his instrument, and they commenced what would be literally "the light fantastic toe" to the present generation. The "pigeon wing" and the "flying shufflers" tramped to the merry measures of the fiddler's highland fling and Irish jig - "Nae cotillion brent frae France,But hornpipes, jigs, strathspeys, reels,Put life and mettle in their heels" ; till dinner hour approached. Then they began their arrangements for leaving. Of course, the Squire must accompany them to the feast at the home of the groom's mother. At first he declined; but as it was about two miles to go, with this and some other accessions to their numbers, they remounted and fell into line. The "bottle carriers," with flask replenished, again handed the exhilarating beverage to all, three cheers were given for the new married folks, and away they cantered with merry hearts and good appetite to partake of the abundant cheer prepared by old Mrs. Brown. "How ridiculus!" does some young maiden exclaim? In three generations from now, will not our fashions be as "outre"? What think you would your granddame feel were they to glance in at a modern party and see you whirling by with some gay cavalier, in one of the favorite round dances? I hope the girls in a good time coming, will not only cry at the description of them, "how absurd; but how disgusting!" Squire Moore was a man always before the people, and filled the various offices of trust reposed in him, with ability to his state, and satisfaction to his community. His manners were urbane and his hospitality unbounded. He had a fine person, commanding, almost stern in appearance, and was one of the few men in his day who always wore a black broadcloth suit, ruffled shirt and high-top beaver hat. He had some peculiar religious notions, but was orthodox in his faith and died a triumphant death on Dec. 14, 1813 in the 58th year of his age. He was buried in the Bethesda graveyard, of which church he for years had been a member. ............Obit...York Co. S.C. Will Book A-1800-1813Pages 1-2....Will of Alexander Moore of district aforesaid. To my well beloved wife Catherine Moore, one negro woman named Lucinda, one bed and furniture, also her support off my plantation and to live in my mansion house so long as she continues my widow,her horse, saddle and bridle worth $60. My plantation formerly called Waters plantation to my son Willliam Moore. The plantation whereon I now live to be equally divided according to quantity and quality between my two sons Alfred and Maurice A. Moore. To my daughter Rachel Moore one negro woman named Sarah. To my daughter Darchus A. Moore one negro woman named Delilah. To my son James Moore one negro man named Moses. My negro boy named Tony to my son Alfred. To my son Maurice one negro boy named Bob. The balance of my property to be sold and after payments of debts, to be equally divided among all my legatees. The negro girl named Elsie now inpossession of E. J. Adicks I allow to my daughter Sarah Adicks. I appoint my two sons James and William Moore, exrs., 8 Dec. 1813. Alex'r Moore (Seal) Wit: Mary Irwin, John Moore, And'w Sprigs. Feb. 18th. 1814. Proved the will of Alexander Moore, late of York District,Ordinary deceased, by the oath of John Moore. Qualified James Moore and William Moore executors. Benj. Chambers, O.Y. D....... +Dorcas Ervin b: Bef. 1745 .... 4 Alfred Moore b: Aft. 1767 (guestimate???) ********************** Descendants of Alexander Moore 1 Alexander Moore b: Bef. 1745 in Pennsylvania d: Bef. 08 Dec 1813 in York County, South Carolina . +Dorcas Ervin b: Bef. 1745 (children's births are an estimate! 2 William Moore b: Aft. 1765 2 Alfred Moore b: Aft. 1767 2 Maurice A. Moore, M. D. b: Abt. 1770 d: 1871 in Spartanburg County, South Carolina .... +Sophonista Knott m: Bef. 1838 b: Aft. 1795 2 James Moore b: 16 Dec 1787 in York County, South Carolina d: 06 Nov 1849 in Indian Land, York District, South Carolina .... +Sophia Springs m: 18 Dec 1808 b: 27 Apr 1794 in York County, South Carolina d: Aft. 1849 2 Rachel Moore b: Aft. 1771 2 Darchus A. Moore b: Aft. 1773 2 Sarah Moore b: Aft. 1775 .... +E. J. Adicks b: Bef. 1775 2 Female Moore b: Aft. 1776 *2nd Wife of Alexander Moore: . +Catherine Palmer Marion m: 1784 b: Abt. 1760 (no children) > From: judibennet@earthlink.net> To: scsparta@rootsweb.com> Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2007 10:16:06 -0600> Subject: [SCSPARTA] MOORE Family - Att: Ann Parker> > Ann,> > Do you have data re: the Alfred Moore, b, 1789 Orange Co, NC, member of Zoar> Methodist Church. He m Elizabeth Wallace 1814 in NC and later migrated to> Spartanburg? Not to be confused with Dr. Alfred Love Moore. > > Thanks,> Judy> > -----Original Message-----> From: scsparta-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:scsparta-bounces@rootsweb.com]> On Behalf Of Ann Parker> Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2007 7:23 AM> To: gc-gateway@rootsweb.com; scsparta-l@rootsweb.com> Subject: Re: [SCSPARTA] MOORE Family - Spartanburg, S.C.> > Spartanburg County researchers are encouraged to visit the USGenWeb Spartanburg County website at http://www.rootsweb.com/~scsparta/.> -------------------------------> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to SCSPARTA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message