Richard Edward Moore1

HAIRSTON.org ID#9287, b. 13 March 1826, d. 19 July 1903
Birth*Richard Edward Moore was born on 13 March 1826 in Georgia.1,2 
Marriage*He married Frances Antoinette Swoope on 6 August 1857 in Lowndes, Mississippi.3 
Census 1870*Richard Edward Moore was Head of Household on 6 July 1870 in Columbus, Lowndes, Mississippi, R. E. Moore 65, Fanny A. Moore 33, Edward Moore 10 and Fanny S. Moore 8.4 
Census 1880*He appeared on the census of 4 June 1880 in Columbus, Lowndes, Mississippi, R. E. Moore 54 born GA, Edwin S. Moore 19, Frances A. Moore 18, Jacob Moore 9 and Francis A. Billups 72.1 
Census 1900*He appeared on the census of 3 June 1900 in Columbus, Lowndes, Mississippi, R. Edd. Moore 75 born May 1825 Alabama, widower.5 
Will*He left a will on 18 April 1901 in Lowndes, Mississippi. He mentions his son Edward Moore, grandson Richard E. Moore, grandson Richard Harrison, daughter Fannie S. Harrison, and son Jacob S. Moore. - Lowndes County Wills 1889-1920, page 408. FSL #5835940, image 242. 
Death*He died on 19 July 1903 at age 77.2 
Burial*He was buried in Friendship Cemetery, Columbus, Lowndes, Mississippi.2 
Probate*His estate was probated on 21 July 1903 in Lowndes, Mississippi. Lowndes County Wills 1889-1920, page 408. FSL #5835940, image 242. 

Family

Frances Antoinette Swoope b. 1 Mar 1837, d. 1 Feb 1880
Children

Sources (www.HAIRSTON.org)

  1. [S1880] 1880 Federal Census - National Archives and Records Administration - Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org.
  2. [S48] Find A Grave Website with Photo - only listings with photos of grave markers that are contemporary to the deceased individuals death are acceptable for genealogical proof.
  3. [S9] Mississippi Marriages, 1826-1900 - The Generations Network Inc - Dodd, Jordan, Liahona Research.
  4. [S1870] 1870 Federal Census - National Archives and Records Administration - Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org.
  5. [S1900] 1900 Federal Census - National Archives and Records Administration - Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org.
Last Edited17 Oct 2025