The story of John
F. Moore and Elizabeth Hodnett.
John F. Moore married Elizabeth “Lizzie” Hodnett, 24 Aug 1852 in West Point, Long Cane Community,Troup Co. GA. The marriage was performed by Hiram Dennis, Justice of the Peace. Marriage Lic. Book D, pg. 3.
John and Elizabeth made their home on land near Elizabeth’s parents,William Collier Hodnett and Caroline Finley. Proven on the 1860 Census of Troup County GA. On the 1860 Census is ‘Sabinah’ Moore, (I believe this is Sabrina Chambliss Moore)born ca 1810 in Georgia, living with John F. Moore. Presumed his mother. Sabrina Chambliss married Franklin Moore, on 14 Dec 1828 in Jones County, Georgia.
Sabrina Chambliss b. ca 1810 married Franklin B. Moore Dec 1828 in Jones Co. GA. I have linked several possible connections between families from Jones Co. GA families and Troup Co. GA. There appears a migratory pattern from Jones Co. to Troup Co of Hodnett, Moore, Chambliss, and Oliver. Moreover, further research shows a migratory pattern from Darlington SC to Jones Co. GA. I find Franklin B. Moore (Age 20-30) on 1830 Census of Troup Co. GA living in the residence next to William Chambliss b. ca 1780-1785. This William Chambliss appears to be the right age 55-66 years old, as possible parent for parent of Sabrina Chambliss. There appears to be no other Chambliss family in Troup Co. in 1830. I do not find church records, Cemetery records or Will records that indicate information about this William Chambliss or Sabrina Chambliss Moore in Troup. Co. GA or Jones Co. GA. confirmation and additional information is necessary. In researching Jones Co. GA I find more Chambliss females married in Jones Co. GA. 1810-1830 than males to carry the Chambliss name so additional research of these Chamliss women may lead to the connections and confirmations we need. Help me to confirm or provide additional information.
Elizabeth’s father, William Collier Hodnett, held several land bounties in Troup County Georgia, Chambers County Alabama and in Arkansas in 1855. John was a farmer and either farmed family land near the Hodnetts or farmed with Elizabeth’s brothers on Hodnett land. This is furthered by the two Moore children(presumed to be children of John F. Moore and Elizabeth Hodnett) buried in the Hodnett Cemetery in Troup Co. GA with Elizabeth's parents,William Collier Hodnett and Caroline Finley. John F. Moore left his young wife and young children to join the Confederate forces soon after the War began. Elizabeth’s brothers George Troup ‘Tip’ Hodnett, James Madison Hodnett, Samuel Graham Hodnett, Thomas Jefferson Hodnett and John Wesley Hodnett all served in the War. The collection of Hodnett family letters mention John F. Moore and Elizabeth as well as Joe M. Moore. In at least one letter John F. Moore corresponded with Elizabeth at the end of a letter written by John Wesley Hodnett.
J. M. ‘Joe’ (?Joseph) Moore mustered out in Co. K 13 GA Infantry in 8 July 1861 and surrendered at Appomatox, 9 April 1865. John Wesley Hodnett, Elizabeth’s brother mustered out as Private 8 July 1861 Evans Guards Co. K 13th Regiment Georgia Infantry). In a letter of 1 Oct 1862 from John Wesley Hodnett writes that John (Moore) has been wounded....Joe has caught up to Company K and his arm is well. John and Joe Moore are mentioned in a several other Hodnett letters. This information came to me by Marie Ann Cantlin.
George Troup Hodnett was married 15 Nov 1846 to Mary Jane Moore, sister to John F.Moore. Mary Jane Moore born 25/29 Nov 1829 GA. Died 15/16 Feb 1924 in Alexander City. There were 8 children by the George’s death at Hamilton’s Crossing, VA on 8 April 1863.
John F Moore born Oct 1828/1829 (depending on documentation used)in GA., enlisted in Co K (The Evans Guards) of the 13th GA infantry at LaGrange, Troup Co. Georgia, 21 August 1862, however the Hodnett letters indicate he was already in service in another company, this is affirmed by the comment in his Pension Application stating he was mustered in 1861 at West Point, GA. Based on his brother’s enlistment and Elizabeth’s brothers enlistment in 1861 this is most plausible.) Additional research needed to confirm all service of John F. Moore.
He's listed in Lillian Henderson's Roster of Georgia's Confederate Soldiers as being in a company of the 13th which was recruited in Troup County. He was wounded in action at Antietam, the battle of Sharpsburg, Maryland,17 September 1862 and sent home on wounded furlough from 5 October 1862 until he returned 12 February 1863. He is hospitalized at Richmond hospital in June and July of 1864 being treated for chronic dysentry. He is "present" with his regiment, Co. K on the rolls through February of 1865. He is captured at Danville, Va 6 April 1865 and imprisoned at Point Lookout until he takes his Oath of Allegiance and goes home 29 June 1865. His Oath states he is light complexion,light brown hair, grey eyes and 6 ft 1/2 inch tall.
PENSION APPLICATION: filed by J F Moore on 7 Jul 1901, shows 80 acres in Chambers Co. AL value $240.00. Confirms military service as a private in the 13th GA Infantry, Co K mustered in 1861, at West Point Georgia. Discharged April 1865. (I found no other possible J F Moore in company K),(However, The pension application poses a discrepancy between Military record of Georgia indicating he was taken prisoner in April 1865 and released 29 June 1865). However both pension and military record indicate he was “wounded at the battle of Sharpsburg, MD. and is suffering from Acid Consumption.” He lists his age as 70 years. (This is a discrepancy in the noted transcription date on the 1900 Census, Oct 1828, however, his is age recorded on the application could be in error), living near Wise, AL. He did sign his application. Further confirmation of John F. Moore as we have documentation that he could write in the letters preserved during the War.) R J Moore and W D Gaines, MD from Board of Pension Executors, Chambers County, also signed a statement of health.(Note: unknown if R J Moore is a relation)
(Al?bessie, Best spelling from 1900 Census) "Bessie" Moore applied for a CW Widows Pension July 5, 1905. She was unable to sign her name. There was no property. This is further confirmation that "Bessie" is not the Elizabeth Hodnett known as Lizzie and wife of John F. Moore, but, instead a second wife. Elizabeth Hodnett could read and write as confirmed by correspondence between her and her brothers and John F. Moore. No marriage record has been located for John F. Moore and Bessie, however, the 1900 Census for Chambers Co. AL 26 June 1900, enu district 4-- Precinct 3--sheet 15, page 109, indicates that John F. Moore has been married twice the first time 30 years and as of Census date married 16 years to second wife A_bessie, making Marriage date 1884.This further confirms the marriage of Elizabeth Hodnett to John F. Moore being married 30 years at her death in 1883.
John F. and Elizabeth MOORE moved from Troup County, Georgia to Ripville Mill, about 1875, Minnie L. Moore was born in 1876 in Chambers County Alabama.
The children of
John F. Moore and Elizabeth Hodnett.
There are 2 Moore children buried in the Hodnett Family Cemetery in Troup Co. GA. W. R. Moore born 29 Nov 1854 died 9 Oct 1855. J. T. Moore born 16 Nov 1861 died 15 May 1862. Presumed to be children of John and Elizabeth. J. T. Moore may is NOT likely to be the brother named James that is referred to in a letter from Arrie Harris to her niece Verna Parker.
1) Mary F. Moore b. ca 1854-55 GA.Appears on the 1860 and 1870 census of West Point GA.
2) Carrie O. Moore b. ca 1856/57, GA. Married Mr Jackson. Appears on the 1860 and 1870 census for Troup Co. GA. Children of Carrie Moore Jackson. i. J. Henry Jackson; ii. Gillie M. Jackson, married Milcher; iii.Ida O. Jackson married Howell; iv. Minnie L. Jackson married Jones.
3) S. E. Moore b. ca Dec 1859, GA. Married Andrew S. Hoyle. Ellen appears on the 1860 and 1870 Census for Troup Co. GA. In 1888 living in Tallapoosa County AL. S. E. is Ellen Moore. Andrew S. Hoyle married Ellen Moore 13 Dec 1874 Chambers Co. AL. JP Surety GW Mitcham page 7. Andrew Hoyle born ca 1856. Children. Martha b. 1874, Mary b. 1879. Andrew Hoyle is resident 159 and John F. Moore is resident 158 on 1880 census of Chambers County Alabama. There is an Andrew Hoyle on the 1860 of Dudleyville, Tallapoosa County, AL pg 64. Andrew S. Hoyle died Jul 1937 in Elmore County AL. Vol 33 cert 16294 role 3. Further search of Tallaposa county necessary for Ellen and possibly the burial site for John F.Moore.
3) Paulelena Elizabeth Moore b. 17 Dec 1860 Troup Co. GA;d. 1921 Nashville, Howard Co. AR; married 26 Aug 1877. Joel C. HARRIS in Sandy Creek (Milltown)Chambers Co. AL, They moved to Bloomburg Cass Co TX 1890 then about 1917 bought property in Detroit,Red River Co.TX,also moved to Nashville, Howard Co. shortly afterward. Both are buried in the Nashville Howard Co. AR Cemetery.
Related families--Parker, Swearengin, Taylor, Broome, Lewis, Driskell,
4)Mattie Alice b. 2 May 1862Troup Co GA d.3 Jan 1929 Cashmere, Chelan Co WA; m. 6 Nov 1881 to Nicolas BRISKEY;in Milltown, Chambers Co. AL. Related
families--Barnes,Laney,Mabey,Biell.
5) George Moore b. ca 1864/65 GA Appears on the 1870 census.
(Elizabeth Moore is buried next to G. L. Moore May 8, 1865 to Feb. 22, 1875 in the Ebenezer Methodist Church Cemetery)
6) Allen J. Moore b. ca 1866/67, GA. Appears on the 1870 Census West Point GA.
This may be the Jim referred to in the letter from Aunt Arrie to Aunt Verna. Further investigation needed to confirm.
7)Annie b. ca 1870;
Need information on Marriage, children, death. (Unable to determine correct Annie in AL records) On the 1900 Cenus, in the residence next to John F.Moore is Annie Hand listed as Mother born April___living with D________ Hand born Apr______. More information necessary.
8)Minnie L. b. 1 Oct 1876 ( 1880 Census says GA is in error. death Cert says AL) (1900 Census Chambers Co. AL says birth day is May 1876 born in Alabama)
d.14 June 1939 Bloomburg Cass Co TX;. married 20 Aug 1892 Troup Co. GA to
Benjamin Hampton HAMMOCK Jr. by L M Harris JP Record # J 247: They moved to Bloomburg, Cass Co TX ca1904. Minnie and Benjamin are buried in the Beech Creek Cemetery near Atlanta, Cass co. TX. In the Cass County Gen Soc. Cemetery Book Index Vol ,Posted Queries for August 1996 pg 28 HAMMOCK B. H., Benjamin H., Minnie L., Minnie Opal, Nevada, Lela, Alberta, and Winnie
In a note from Melissa she wrote"there is a small child's cement slab with handwritten inscription of "Infant son of B H & M L Hammock" which is from Betty Mitchell's & my side of Hammock's.
Notes: Benjamin Hampton Hammock Jr. was son of Benjamin Hampton Hammock Sr. and Lucy Smith. On the 1910 Cass Co., Tx Census page 259. Joel Harris and Elizabeth (Paulena Moore) are at residence #270 and Benjamin H. Hammock and Minnie Moore are at #272. In the 1900 Census the Kennedy families live on both
sides of Joel and Paulena. By 1910, 7 additional families live on this same property. A Good indication that some are related by marriage. Joel and Elizabeth (Paulelena) live one residence from Benjamin H. Hammock and Minnie Moore Hammock
The children of
John F. Moore and A_bessie “Bessie”
1) Pearl Moore born Feb 1885 Chambers County AL
2) Maggie Moore born July 1888 Chambers County AL
The children of
A?bessie “Bessie” Foster
The 1900 census lists the third child living with John F. Moore as Ellen Foster Stepdaughter age 22 born August 1878.
A_bessie was born February 1848 AL and the census indicates she has 5 children. The two others presumed to be Foster parentage.
Joel Chandler Harris and Paulena Moore sold to MW Oliver 200 acres in Cass Co Tx Aug 1917. The interesting part is that this land sale was over a family scabble in part because Joel C. and Paulena had taken payment from their son Alonzo “Lon” and then sold the land. This caused an irreparable harm and division between Lon, Julia, Susie and John Thomas and their parents. Because of the closeness of proximity of the Oliver family in the migratory patterns of the Moore family from SC to Jones Co. GA to Troup Co. GA and on to AL and to Cass Co. TX. I am curious if this land scabble was inclusive of inheritance involving the Moore and Oliver families. More to the Point is that William H. Oliver married Nancy Simmons 21 Dec 1828 in Jones Co. GA recorded about the same time as Sabrina Chambliss and Franklin Moore.
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