Rev. James Milton Moore
(1833-1902)
Reverend James Milton Moore was born in Anderson County, South Carolina on May 22, 1833 to Reverend John Moore and Jane (maiden name unknown).
Reverend James Milton Moore was born in Anderson County, South Carolina on May 22, 1833 to Reverend John Moore and Jane (maiden name unknown).
He married Susan Columbia Rebecca Knox Cheek on December 3, 1857 in Jackson County, Georgia.
He married Susan Columbia Rebecca Knox Cheek on December 3, 1857 in Jackson County, Georgia.
This James died on September 12, 1902 and is buried at County Line Cemetery in Neshoba County, Mississippi.
This James died on September 12, 1902 and is buried at County Line Cemetery in Neshoba County, Mississippi.
Reverend Moore and Susan had four children:
Reverend Moore and Susan had four children:
Thomas Logan (Homer) Moore (1866-)
Thomas Logan (Homer) Moore (1866-)
Lucy Emma Columbia Moore (1868-1961)
Lucy Emma Columbia Moore (1868-1961)
Lizzie Lee Moore (1874-)
Lizzie Lee Moore (1874-)
Marriage record of Rev. James Milton Moore and Susan Columbia Rebecca Knox Cheek.
Marriage record of Rev. James Milton Moore and Susan Columbia Rebecca Knox Cheek.
Reverend James Milton Moore and Susan Columbia Rebecca Knox Cheek
Reverend James Milton Moore and Susan Columbia Rebecca Knox Cheek
An article published in 1924 references him always carrying his Hebrew Bible.
1880 Census - Neshoba County, Mississippi
1880 Census - Neshoba County, Mississippi
Reverend Moore and Susan with their four children residing in Neshoba County, Mississippi. In this census it is apparent that Rev. Moore migrated west from South Carolina, through Georgia where he married Susan and their two sons were born, and then to Mississippi sometime between 1866 and 1869. Their two daughters, Lucy and Lizzie, were born in Mississippi.
Reverend Moore and Susan with their four children residing in Neshoba County, Mississippi. In this census it is apparent that Rev. Moore migrated west from South Carolina, through Georgia where he married Susan and their two sons were born, and then to Mississippi sometime between 1866 and 1869. Their two daughters, Lucy and Lizzie, were born in Mississippi.
1900 Census - Mogulusha, Neshoba County, MIssissippi
1900 Census - Mogulusha, Neshoba County, MIssissippi
The 1900 census shows Rev. Moore living in Neshoba County, MS with his daughter-in-law Cora and her three daughters. Cora was the wife of Homer Moore, James’ second son born in 1866 and dying in 1899, the year before this census was recorded. Susan died four years before in 1896.
The 1900 census shows Rev. Moore living in Neshoba County, MS with his daughter-in-law Cora and her three daughters. Cora was the wife of Homer Moore, James’ second son born in 1866 and dying in 1899, the year before this census was recorded. Susan died four years before in 1896.
Notes of interest on Rev. Moore’s wife,
Notes of interest on Rev. Moore’s wife,
Susan Columbia Rebecca Knox Cheek’s ancestry:
Susan Columbia Rebecca Knox Cheek’s ancestry:
Research indicates she was born to Samuel Perryman Cheek and Martha Ann Bruce on 25 November 1841. Samuel and Martha Ann are buried at Ebenezer Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery in Sandy Springs, Georgia. The church and cemetery are located at the intersection of Roberts Drive, Spalding Drive and Dunwoody Club Drive, which is technically in Sandy Springs but on the Dunwoody, Georgia line where Chip, Jon, and Tom spent many of their young years.
Research indicates she was born to Samuel Perryman Cheek and Martha Ann Bruce on 25 November 1841. Samuel and Martha Ann are buried at Ebenezer Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery in Sandy Springs, Georgia. The church and cemetery are located at the intersection of Roberts Drive, Spalding Drive and Dunwoody Club Drive, which is technically in Sandy Springs but on the Dunwoody, Georgia line where Chip, Jon, and Tom spent many of their young years.
The 1860 census shows Susan at 19 years old with the last name of Moore. They were residing in Mulberry, Jackson County, Georgia.
The 1860 census shows Susan at 19 years old with the last name of Moore. They were residing in Mulberry, Jackson County, Georgia.
The whereabouts of Rev. James Moore are unknown at this time. The 1850 census records him living at home in Jones County, Georgia and the 1880 census shows that they both resided in Neshoba County, Mississippi. Their marriage in 1857 at Jackson County, Georgia appears substantiated. Susan would have been 16 at the time and James 24. This would make Susan 22 years old when William Robert was born in 1863 at Locust Grove, Georgia.
The whereabouts of Rev. James Moore are unknown at this time. The 1850 census records him living at home in Jones County, Georgia and the 1880 census shows that they both resided in Neshoba County, Mississippi. Their marriage in 1857 at Jackson County, Georgia appears substantiated. Susan would have been 16 at the time and James 24. This would make Susan 22 years old when William Robert was born in 1863 at Locust Grove, Georgia.
Perhaps during the year Rev. Moore is unaccounted for he was migrating west to Mississippi. The Civil War was also ramping up during this era and it would not have been unusual for Susan to remain at home with her parents in Georgia in 1860.
Perhaps during the year Rev. Moore is unaccounted for he was migrating west to Mississippi. The Civil War was also ramping up during this era and it would not have been unusual for Susan to remain at home with her parents in Georgia in 1860.
1860 Census - Jackson County, Georgia
1860 Census - Jackson County, Georgia
Samuel Perryman Cheek family with Susan (now Moore) at 19 years old. James Moore is listed as "farm laborer" along with the Cheek family. Note that it is reported he had $30 of Personal Estate value. This substantiates the marriage of Rev. Moore and Susan three years earlier in 1857 and living with Samuel Cheek and his family at this time.
Samuel Perryman Cheek family with Susan (now Moore) at 19 years old. James Moore is listed as "farm laborer" along with the Cheek family. Note that it is reported he had $30 of Personal Estate value. This substantiates the marriage of Rev. Moore and Susan three years earlier in 1857 and living with Samuel Cheek and his family at this time.
Susan Cheek had two sisters and two brothers. Caroline, Columbia Francis, Joberry, and Robert Bruce.
Susan Cheek had two sisters and two brothers. Caroline, Columbia Francis, Joberry, and Robert Bruce.
The family has unique ties to the Dunwoody, Georgia area. Joberry Cheek purchased the current Spruill house that still stands in the center of what once was rural Dunwoody in 1906 for his son Bunyan (Susan’s nephew). This house is a fixture of the Dunwoody suburb and is listed on the National Register of Historical Places. The Dunwoody Preservation Trust gives the full historical story.
The family has unique ties to the Dunwoody, Georgia area. Joberry Cheek purchased the current Spruill house that still stands in the center of what once was rural Dunwoody in 1906 for his son Bunyan (Susan’s nephew). This house is a fixture of the Dunwoody suburb and is listed on the National Register of Historical Places. The Dunwoody Preservation Trust gives the full historical story.
