James Leroy Moffett1

b. 6 August 1845, d. 16 March 1920
FatherThomas Moffett2,3 b. Aug 1812, d. 12 Aug 1875
MotherAnn Elizabeth Davis3 b. 16 Jun 1820, d. 23 Aug 1889
Birth6 Aug 1845 James Leroy Moffett was born on 6 Aug 1845 in Knightstown, Henry County, Indiana.1 
  By 1850 Thomas and Ann had moved their family to Carroll Co., Illinois, however, James does not appear in his parent's household on the 1850 census enumeration; neither does his older sister Margaret. In 1860 he was probably the individual recorded as "Samuel L."4,5 
Marriage26 Dec 1869 He married Lydia Ann Miller, daughter of Isaac Miller and Frances Hoffer, on 26 Dec 1869 in Lanark, Carroll County, Illinois.1,6 
  James's cousin Isabella Jane Moffett was married to Lydia's brother Isaiah Miller.  
  James and Lydia left Illinois and migrated to central Iowa following their marriage. It appears they first settled in Marshall County where Nellie Grace and Jessie Maud were born (1871 and 1876). However the birth of Silas Roy (1879) occured in neighboring Hardin County where they were also enumerated in 1880. James was employed as a butcher. His sister Margaret and her husband Abram Davis lived nearby.7 
  The couple's 4th child, Gertrude, was also born in Hardin County, but Clyde, born in 1886, was born in Grundy County, another neighboring county. 
Cens-19001900  By 1900 James and Lydia were again living in Marshall County. Only Silas "Roy" and Gertrude were still at home [Clyde died in infancy]. The family address was entered as 112 S. 2nd St. in Marshalltown. Lydia stated that she had given birth to 6 children but only 4 were living so there remains an additional unidentified child for this family.8 
Occupation1907  In 1907 James submitted information to a Moffett family association. At that time he was employed as a tanner and butcher.1 
Death16 Mar 1920 James died of acute bronchitis and mitral regurgitation on 16 Mar 1920 at 407 W. 3rd Street, Marshalltown, Iowa, at age 74.9 
Burial18 Mar 1920 He was buried on 18 Mar 1920 at Liscomb Cemetery in Marshall County.9 

Family

Lydia Ann Miller b. 19 Jan 1850, d. 21 Feb 1923
Children
  • Nellie Grace Moffett1 (25 Jun 1871 - )
  • Jessie Maud Moffett1 (3 May 1876 - )
  • Silas Roy Moffett1 (Mar 1879 - )
  • Gertrude M. Moffett1 (26 Sep 1883 - )
  • Clyde Moffett10 (4 Aug 1886 - 7 Mar 1887)
ChartsDescendants of William Moffett and Mary Gardner
Descendants of Mathew Ryburn and Jane Beattie
Last Edited7 Aug 2008

Citations

  1. [S301] Clan Moffat in America Project, "Thomas Moffett-Ann Elizabeth Davis family group sheet". This group sheet was submitted by James Leroy Moffett.
  2. [S1054] Mrs. Robert Mace, Probate Records of Carroll Co., Illinois, Vol 2, Estate of Thomas Moffett (Box 26, File 644), d. 12 Aug 1875 at Rock Creek, adm Ann E. Moffett, lists children: Mgt J. Davis, James S. Moffett, Florence V. Shultz, Lewis E. Moffett, Marietta G. Moffett, Thomas Moffett and deceased daughter: Sarah I. Shirk.
  3. [S301] Clan Moffat in America Project, "Marietta Gertrude Moffett-Charles Augustus Shirey family group sheet". This group sheet was submitted by Charles Augustus Shirey of Ocean Park, CA.
  4. [S1029] Thomas Moffett household, 1850 U.S. census, Carroll Co., Illinois, pop. sched., Salem township, p. 374b (stamped, dwelling 7, family 7, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Nov. 2004, image 4 of 8. Enumeration records: Thomas Moffett, 39, farmer, b. VA; Elizabeth, 31, b. VA; Sarah I., 11, b . IN.
  5. [S1030] Thomas Moffett household, 1860 U.S. census, Carroll Co., Illinois, pop. sched., Freedom, p. 867 (added script), dwelling 300, family 290, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Nov. 2004, image 9 of 22. Enumeration includes: Thomas Moffett, 47, farmer, owns real estate: $8,560, pers prop of $1,500, b. VA; Ann E., 40, b. VA; Margaret J., 18, b. IN; Samuel L., 14, b. IN; Florence V., 10, b. IL; Lewis L., 3, b. IL; Marietta G., 2, b. IL; Thomas E., 1/12, b. IL; Abram E., 1/12, b. IL; John A. Slu_, 23, b. PA; Eliza Russell, 17, b. VA.
  6. [S1051] "Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900", Illinois State Archives (http://www.sos.state.il.us/GenealogyMWeb/marrsrch.html). Index as viewed in May 2005 states: James L. Moffett and Lydia A. Miller marr 12/26/1869 in Carroll Co., citing Vol. B, p. 17, license #665.
  7. [S1063] James L. Moffett household, 1880 U.S. cens., Hardin Co., Iowa, pop sched., Union, ED 127, page 507B (stamped), dwelling 227, family 234, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Nov. 2004, image 30 of 42. Enumeration includes James L. Moffett, 34, marr, butcher, b. IN; Lydia, 30, wife, b. IL; Nellie G., 8, dau; Jessie, 4, dau; Silas Roy, 1, son; all b. IA.
  8. [S2036] James Moffett household, 1900 U.S. cens., Marshall Co., Iowa, pop. sched., Marshalltown, ED 121, sheet 11A (p. 221 stamped), dwelling 248, family 258, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Jun 2008, image 21 of 41. Household includes: James Moffett, 53, b. Aug. 1846, b. IN, occupation not legible; Roy, son, 21, b. Mar 1879, b. IA, salesman; Gertrude, dau, 15, b. Sept. 1884 IA, dressmaker; Lydia, wife, 50, b. Jan. 1850 IL, mother of 6 children, 4 are living; resid: 112 S. 2nd St.
  9. [S1089] James L. Moffett entry, Marshall Co., Iowa Death Register 5: 190 (1920). James L. Moffett, d. 16 Mar. 1920 at 407 W. 3rd St. in Marshalltown of acute bronchitis and mitral regurgitation; age 74y 7m 10d; b. Aug. 6, 1845, Rush Co. Indiana; father: Thomas Moffett, b. IN; mother Elizabeth Davis, b. Indiana; informant Mrs. E.C. Brown, same address; bur Liscomb Cemetery March 18.
  10. [S1976] Male Moffett entry, Grundy Co., Iowa Birth Register 1: 48, #571 (1886). male child born 4 Aug. 1886 in Felix twp to Lydia (Miller) Moffett and James Moffett.