David MOORE

HAIRSTON.org ID#1967, b. about 1741, d. 31 March 1831
Father*John MOORE
Birth*David MOORE was born about 1741. Grave marker indicates a birth date of about 1741. 
He was the son of John MOORE. 
Marriage*David MOORE married Priscilla Isabella HAIRSTON, daughter of Andrew Hairston and Elizabeth (surname unknown), on 11 September 1793 in Botetort, Virginia. The marriage record lists her name as Issilla Harston. The security and witness was John Moore, David's father. Priscilla would have been about 45 when married. - FSL #7578844, image 74.1,2,3,4,5
ProbateOn February 11, 1794, David Moore and Prescilla, his wife, Margaret Hairston, and Susannah Hairston, all of Botetourt County, sold to Joseph Tweedy Jr. of Campbell County, for 110 pounds, one certain tract of land in Campbell County on Falling (River), Staunton River, and bounded by Hall, Johnson, Wilton, Ornsby, Watkins and Jenning's corner, Walton. The said 285 acres was ordered to be sold by the will of Andrew Hairston, father of the above named Precell, Margaret, and Susannah, who, in joint partnership, purchased the 285 acres (more of less). Signed - David Moore, Prescilla Moore, Margaret Hairston, Susannah Hairston. Wit - Robert Tweedy, Ambros Rosser, Robert Williamson. Recorded June 5, 1794. (NOTE: Catherine Amyx, the sister of Priscilla, Margaret and Susannah, is also living in Botetourt County, Virginia.) - Campbell County Deed Book 7, page 431. FSL #8141162 image 714.
DeedOn 17 August 1799, Precilla Moore and her husband David Moore of Campbell County, Margaret Herston and Susannah Herston of Botetourt County sell to Archer Williamson 15 acres. - Campbell County Deed Book 4, page 634. FSL #7894512 image 349.
ProbateDavid MOORE received property in Samuel Hairston's will on 16 November 1803 in Campbell, Virginia; On 16 Nov 1803, Campbell County Court heard the cases Phillips vs Hairstons and Moore vs Hairstons regarding division of the Brickhouse tract of land containing 200 acres. The property was to be sold and the proceeds divided among George Hairston, Peter Hairston, Samuel Hairston, Samuel Phillips, Jonathan Jackson Hays & wife Jane Phillips Hays, David & Precilla Hairston Moore, Margaret Hairston, and Sally Hairston the infant daughter of Susannah deceased. - Campbell County Order Book 7, pages 263-264. FSL #8745615, images 196-197. 
ProbateDavid MOORE was listed as a beneficiary in Samuel Hairston's will on 7 June 1814 in Campbell, Virginia; Written account of disbursement of Samuel Hairston's estate covering years from 1782 to 7 June 1814. It was not filed with the court until 14 July 1828. Note: "My tract of land at Kentucky containing two thousand acres" refers to the Virginia county named Kentucky County, that was formed from Fincastle County in 1776. Kentucky County was split into Jefferson, Lincoln and Fayette counties in 1780, all in Virginia. In 1788 the process to make these 3 counties into the state of Kentucky started and Kentucky became a state in 1792. - Inventory is in Campbell County Will Book 6, pages 141-146. FSL #7644404 image 82.6
Tax Rolls1816 - David Moore pays taxes in Pittsylvania County. FSL #8151589, image 187. 
Court RecordOn 26 June 1816, Joseph Norcutt and David Moore post bond for the mariiage of Joseph Norcutt to Sarah M. Hairston. - Pittsylvania Marriage Bonds, 1816. FSL #7741063, image 118. 
MarriageDavid MOORE witnessed the marriage of Joseph Norcutt and Sarah "Sally" M. Hairston on 26 June 1816 in Pittsylvania, Virginia; The Marriage Bonds Register list Sarah M. Hairston and Joseph Norcutt with bondsman David Moore, Sarah's uncle. The father of Joseph is Daniel Norcutt. - Pittsylvania Marriage Bonds 1816. FSL #4093099 image 129, FSL #7741063, image 118.7 
Tax Rolls1817 - David Moore pays taxes in Pittsylvania County. - FSL #8151589, image 239. 
Tax Rolls1818 - David Moore pays taxes in Pittsylvania County. - FSL #8151589, image 308. 
Deed*In April 1818, David Moore buys 132 acres of land in Pittsylvania county from Abraham Debow and his wife Sally. - Deed Book 21, page 407. FSL #7646013, image 217. 
Tax Rolls1820 - David Moore pays taxes in Pittsylvania County - FSL #8151589, image 445. 
Census 1820*David MOORE appeared on the census of 1820 in Pittsylvania, Virginia, Males: 45+ 1, Females 45+ 1, Slaves 1.8
DeedOn 18 December 1820, David Moore buys land in Pittsylvania county from Daniel H. Woodell and wife Sally. - Deed Book 23, page 434. FSL #7646013, F/T 228 & #7672669, 227. 
Tax Rolls1821 - David Moore pays taxes in Pittsylvania County - FSL #8151589, image 569. 
Tax Rolls1823 - David Moore pays taxes on 3 horses, in Pittsylvania County. - FSL #8151589, image F/T 332. 
Tax Rolls1823 - David Moore pays taxes on 4 Slaves over 12 and 2 horses, in Pittsylvania County. - FSL #8151589, image 676 or FT image455. 
DeedOn 20 February 1823, Charles W. Gill sells one lot in town of Monroe to David Moore. - Pittsylvania Deed Boot 25, page 267. FSL #7646014, F/T 143. 
Death Spouse*His wife, Priscilla Hairston Moore, died on 22 February 1823. 
DeedOn 15 December 1823, David Moore and his wife Susanna, of Franklin county, sell Lot #20 in the town of Monroe in Pittsylvania county, to Robert Powell.

Pittsylvania Deed Book 25, page 585-586. FSL #7646014 F/T 297. 
Tax Rolls*1824 - David Moore pays taxes in Pittsylvania County. - FSL #8151590, image 26.
DeedOn 9 July 1824, Coleman Barber and his wife Anna, sell various items to Joseph Norcutt to settle their debt to David Moore. - Pittsylvania Deed Book 27, page 162-163. FSL #7646015 F/T 93-94. 
Deed*On 12 September 1824, Henry Jacobs and his wife Frances sells 2 mares, 2 cows, 6 sheep, 3 feather beds and furniture to Joseph Norcutt to settle a debt to David Moore. - Pittsylvania Deed Book 27, page 187. FSL #7646015 F/T 106-107. 
Tax Rolls1825 - David Moore pays taxes in Pittsylvania County. - FSL #8151590, image 139. 
Tax Rolls1826 - David Moore pays taxes for 1 Slave and 3 horses in Pittsylvania County. - FSL #8151590, image 169 & F/T 154. 
DeedOn 17 April 1826, Joseph Norcutt and his wife Sally sold 250 acres to David Moore. - Pittsylvania Deed Book 28 page 76. FSL #7646015 image 597 & F/T image 50.
Tax Rolls1827 - David Moore pays taxes for 1 Slave and 2 horses in Pittsylvania County. - FSL #8151590, image 285. 
Tax Rolls1828 - David Moore pays taxes in Pittsylvania County. - FSL #8151590, image 360. 
Tax Rolls1829 - David Moore pays taxes in Pittsylvania County. - FSL #8151590, image 438. 
Tax Rolls1830 - David Moore pays taxes in Pittsylvania County. - FSL #8151590, image 476. 
Census 1830*He appeared on the census of 1830 in Pittsylvania, Virginia, Males: 80-89 1, Slaves 5.9
Tax Rolls1831 - David Moore pays taxes in Pittsylvania County. - FSL #8151590, image 603. 
Will*He left a will on 15 February 1831 in Pittsylvania, Virginia.
WILL OF DAVID MOORE:
I David Moore of the County of Pittsylvania and State of Virginia do make this my Last Will and Testament in manner and form following to wit 1st That all my Just debts he paid. 2nd That immediately after my death that all my perishable property be sold on a credit of twelve Months with the exception of one cow calf for the use and benefit of Sally Norcutt. One other in the same way for Willian D. H. Norcutt and one other for Precilla Norcutt subject to the control of my executor. 3rd I will that my land be inherited by William D. H. Norcutt and Precilla Norcutt to be divided by a line beginning at northeast corner then a straight line to Barker's corner then his line to the head of a Hollow near my _____ crossing and old field to a bending white Oak on Debs line thus divided _________ the Lynchburg Road to be William D. H. Norcutt the balance including my Manor is hereby willed to Precilla Norcutt. 4th I give my executor the remaining part of estate that is to say the whole except the land entrust _______ for the benefit of the said William D. H. Norcutt and Precilla Norcutt in my in the way hereafter named. Two thirds to the said William when he arrives at the age of Twenty three years and the other third to Precilla ___ to wit Mary, Nelson and Stephen to be hired out until the said William D.H. Norcutt is entitled to receive his part of my estate above mentioned and the said there slaves with their hire and increase if any to be also inherited by him the said William and the other two slaves Booker and Marthy to be hired out the same time and the same period then together with hire and increase if any to be inherited by the said Precilla Norcutt. It is a part of my will that if either of the above legatees should sell any part of their interest in and to my estate before the time which they are to receive it then and in the case they forfeit the same and it is my will that my nearest relations the Moore family inherit it - a small parcel of land in Amhurst County three miles or thereabouts from Lynchburg fifteen acres I wish to be sold by my executor at such time and in such way as he thinks proper and the proceeds to constitute an item of my estate. Lastly, I appoint James Adams, my executor, to do and see this my last will hereby revoking every other heretofore by me made be punctually executed. Witness my hand and seal this 15th day of February 1831.
David Moore
Witness: Abraham Debs, Edmond Jurley, George Butcher

NOTE: Sally Hairston Norcutt is the mother of William and Precilla. Sally is also the sister of Priscilla Hairston Moore, David Moore's deceased wife. Transcribed by Robert Hairston - 2024 - Pittsylvania County Will Book 1, page 203-204. FSL #7642302 image 386-387.
Death*He died on 31 March 1831 in Pittsylvania, Virginia. 
Burial*He was buried; "A researcher recently found their old cemetery and posted the following on rootsweb: I found the gravestones of two Moores laying loose in a cow pasture near the Climax (Pittsylvania County, Virginia) community. Inscriptions read as follows: David Moore, died 31 Mar. 1831, aged about 90 years and Priscilla Moore, died 22 Feb 1823, aged about 75 years. These stones were on property later owned by the Booker T. Bennett family, whose cemetery is nearby, as well as the old home. They are about 0.5 miles from the main highway down a rough dirt road. This is not my line, but since the stones are some of the oldest I've found, I though they might be interesting to Moore researchers. David Moore did leave a will in Pittsylvania Co., but I haven't found a marriage for them. In his will he named three members of the Norcutt family. I was told that Moore took in the Norcutts and raised them." - https://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.moore/19237/mb.ashx. 
Court Record*On 11 April 1831, the last will & testament of David Moore was presented to the court. It was recordered in the Will Book 1 on 18 April 1831. - Pittsylvania County Court Order Book 30, page 56. FSL #8191471, image 276.
Court RecordOn 19 December 1831, the court directs that David Moore's land be divided between William Norcutt and Priscilla Norcutt. - Pittsylvania County Court Order Book 30, page 274. FSL #8191471, image 386.
Court RecordOn 16 September 1833, the accounting of the estate of David Moore, dec'd., was recorded in Pittsylvania. Accounts Current #10 1831-1834, pages 303-306. - FSL #7646035, F/T 160-162. 
Court RecordOn 16 December 1839, the accounting of the estate of David Moore, dec'd., was recorded in Pittsylvania. Accounts Current #12 1837-1840, pages 356-358. - FSL #7646036, F/T 205-206. 

Family

Priscilla Isabella HAIRSTON b. a 1748, d. 22 Feb 1823
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