Edwin Stanton Moffett1,2

b. 13 March 1868, d. 17 May 1943
FatherJohn Moffett2 b. 18 Dec 1833, d. 18 Feb 1909
MotherSarah Ann Martin2 b. 4 Jul 1838, d. 29 Mar 1903
Birth13 Mar 1868 Edwin Stanton Moffett was born on 13 Mar 1868 in Lanark, Carroll County, Illinois.1,2 
Childhood  Edwin spent his childhood on the family farm in Freedom township. He was the 3rd son in a family of 5 children. A younger brother died from consumption in 1892. 
Cens-19001900  In 1900 Edwin was enumerated as the head of the household. Although his occupation was listed as farmer, he and his parents rented a home in the village of Shannon. Another brother and sister boarded in a neaby residence.3 
  The parents died in 1903 and 1909 after which the 3 siblings lived together. The 1910 census listed Edwin as a truck farmer; in 1920 he sold poultry. Edwin's sister Anna was not well for some years. Her obituary commented that Edwin cared for her with great devotion.4,5,6 
Death17 May 1943 Edwin died on 17 May 1943 in Carroll County, Illinois, at age 75.7 
Burial20 May 1943 He was buried on 20 May 1943 at Lanark Cemetery in Carroll County.8 
Probate Recd  After Edwin's death papers were filed by his administrator to sell real estate that consisted of part of the SW 1/4 of section 19, twp 25N. The papers stated that the buildings on the property were vacant. They also clarified that Edwin left no widow, no living siblings and no children. His heirs were his nephews Robert W. and Emory S. Moffett [sons of his deceased brother Frank].9 

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ChartsDescendants of William Moffett and Mary Gardner
Descendants of Mathew Ryburn and Jane Beattie
Last Edited8 Jan 2010

Citations

  1. [S10] "Journal of Mary Jane Beaty (Davis) Moffett", p. 24.
  2. [S301] Clan Moffat in America Project, "John Moffett-Sarah Ann Martin family group sheet". This information was submitted by John Moffett.
  3. [S1052] Edwin Moffet household, 1900 U.S. cens., Carroll Co., Illinois, pop. sched., Shannon, ED 24, sheet 5B, dwelling 109, family 109, viewed online at Ancestry.com, March 2008, image 10 of 22. Enumeration includes: Edwin Moffet, 32, b. Mar 1868, sgl, b. IL, father b. VA, mother b. OH, farmer; ___ [not filled in], father, 6_, b. Dec. 1847, marr 41 yrs, b. VA, day laborer; ____ [not filled in], mother, 61, b. Jul 1838, OH, mother of 5 children, 4 living, horse keeper.
  4. [S1340] Anna Adelle Moffett obituary, Carroll Co., IL Genealogical Society Newsletter, Fall 2005, page 12. The obituary was transcribed from the June 13th, 1934 edition of the Lanark Gazette.
  5. [S1053] Edwin S. Moffett household, 1910 U.S. cens., Carroll Co., Illinois, pop. sched., Shannon, ED 13, sheet 1A (p. 149 stamped), dwelling 8, family 9, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Jul 2008, image 1 of 19. Household includes: Edwin S. Moffett, 42, sgl, truck farmer, owns farm, is mortgaged; Lucellus, bros, 49, no occupation; Anna A., sister, housekeeper; all single, all b. IL; resid on Division Str.
  6. [S1954] Edwin S. Moffett household, 1920 U.S. cens., Carroll Co., Illinois, pop. sched., Shannon, ED 15, sheet 4B, dwelling 116, family 119, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Jul 2008, image 8 of 20. Household includes: Edwin S. Moffett, 48, sgl, poultry dealer; Anna A., sister, 46; sgl; resid on Division St.
  7. [S1027] Lanark Cemetery, Sexton's records. Edward S. Moffett, d. 17 May 1943, buried 20 May; age 76y, 2m, 4d, resid Shannon.
  8. [S1026] Carroll County Genealogical Society, Carroll County, Illinois Tombstone Inscriptions Vol. 3, Stone reports that he d. 17 May 1953 at 76y, 2m, 4d.
  9. [S1900] Carroll Co., IL, Loose Papers, Box 221, item no. 7522, petition to sell real estate, Edwin S. Moffett estate, dated 30 July 1943.