George Crenshaw Moore1

b. 30 July 1879, d. 1961
FatherWilliam Moore2 b. 6 Nov 1822 or 6 Nov 1825, d. 19 Sep 1892
MotherMary Elizabeth Crenshaw2 b. 2 Feb 1845, d. 25 Feb 1920
Birth30 Jul 1879 George Crenshaw Moore was born on 30 Jul 1879 in Virginia.3,4 
Childhood  George spent his early childhood on his parent's farm in the Holston District of Washington County, Virginia. He was the second born, and eldest son, in a family of 4 children. His father's niece, "Jennie" McSpadden, also made her home with the family.5 
Fath-Death19 Sep 1892  In September 1892 George's father died from cancer. George was barely 13 at the time. 
Devisee  William's will stipulated that his wife Mary was to have all the land for 8 years after which she was to receive a dower third. George and his brother Samuel were each to receive a share when they turned 21 and were to divide their mother's 3rd on her death.6 
Cens-Sum  George and Samuel both remained at home well past the time they turned 21, living with their mother and taking care of the farm.4,7 
Marriage24 Jun 1914 George married Gertrude Wills on 24 Jun 1914 in Johnson City, Tennessee.1 
Milit-Reg12 Sep 1918  On September 12, 1918 George registered for the World War I draft. He was 39 years old at the time and described as tall and slender. George's residence was listed as Lodi, Virginia and his occupation was listed as tanner.3 
Cens-192012 Jan 1920  However, when the 1920 census was recorded he described his occupation as a farmer. George and Gertrude ("Gertie") were enumerated with 2 small sons: William and Ernest [enumerated as Conner?]. Jennie McSpadden, now 75, was also in their home. George stated that he owned his farm. His mother and sister Sarah were enumerated with George's brother Samuel, who appeared to be the adjacent household.8 
  The boys' mother died shortly after the 1920 census enumeration. In the years that followed the land was sold and the old Moore homestead, which had been in the family for several generations, was torn down.9 
Cens-193010 Apr 1930  George and Gertrude left Washington County and settled in Loudon County where they were enumerated in 1930. George, at age 50, reported that he was working as a farm laborer and renting his farm for $20 a month. Four children were now part of the family: William (16), Ernest (12), Irby (6) and Sarah (3).10 
Residence  At some point after this census was recorded George and Gertie moved to Wythe County, Virginia.11 
Death1961 George died in 1961.1 
Burial He was buried at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Rural Retreat, Wythe County, Virginia.1 

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George (front row, 5th from right) with his mother, siblings, and other relatives (circa 1908). Click on camera icon for larger image.12

Family

Gertrude Wills b. 1883, d. 1975
Children
  • William Wills Moore1
  • Ernest Lowry Moore1 (18 Jan 1918 - 17 Dec 1990)
  • Irby Bascom Moore1 (21 Dec 1923 - 16 Nov 1979)
  • Sarah Elizabeth Moore1 (23 Jun 1926 - 12 Dec 1998)
ChartsDescendants of John Buchanan and Ann Ryburn
Descendants of William Ryburn and Mary (?)
Last Edited21 Jun 2011

Citations

  1. [S1584] Peggy Lester, "Descendants of George Sanders Crenshaw and Margaret Wilson Buchanan", report dated 10 Oct. 2006. Peggy is the 1st cousin, once removed, of George Crenshaw Moore.
  2. [S1584] Peggy Lester, "Descendants of George Sanders Crenshaw and Margaret Wilson Buchanan", report dated 10 Oct. 2006. Peggy is the great niece of Mary Elizabeth (Crenshaw) and William Moore.
  3. [S1620] "World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards 1917-1918", subscription database with images, Ancestry.com (http://www.Ancestry.com : Dec. 2006), Data for George Moore, Washington Co., VA. (Sept. 12, 1918).
  4. [S574] Mary Moore household, 1900 U.S. cens., Washington Co., Virginia, pop. sched., Holston District, ED 113, sheet 15B, dwelling 278, family 280, viewed online at Genealogy.com, Oct. 2004, image 30 of 73. Enumeration includes: Mary Moore, 55, b. Feb. 1845, wid, mother of 4 children, all living; Annie, dau, 23, b. Jul 1877; George, son, 20, b. Jul 1879; Samuel, son, 18, b. Oct. 1881; Elizabeth, dau, 14, b. Nov. 1885; all b. VA; all parents b. VA.
  5. [S165] William Moore household, 1880 U.S. Census, Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., Holston District, ED 100, page 245A (stamped), dwelling 69, family 69, viewed online at www.Ancestry.com, Sept. 2004, image 9 of 54. Enumeration reports: William Moore, 56, farmer, marr; Mary M., 36, wife; Annie, daughter, 2, dau; George, son, 10/12, b. Jul 1879; Jane B., 45, sister; Amelia J. McSpadden, niece, 35 b. Alabama; all others b. VA; all parents b. VA.
  6. [S713] William Moore will (1892), Washington Co., Virginia Will Book 24: 237. The will was dated 2 Aug. 1892 and recorded 26 Sept. 1892; wife Mary E. Moore executrix.
  7. [S237] Mary Moore household, 1910 U.S. cens., Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., Holston district, ED 120, sheet 2A (p. 74 printed), dwelling 15, family 15, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Oct. 2006, image 3 of 28. Enumeration includes: Mary Moore, 64, wid, mother of 4 children, 1 living; Geo, son, 30, sgl, farmer; Samuel L., son, 27, sgl, salesman - dry goods; Elizabeth, dau, 22, sgl; Jennie McSpadden, boarder, 65, sgl, b. AL; all others b. VA; all parents b. VA; [Mary appears to have told the census taker how many of her children were deceased, not how many were living].
  8. [S238] George Moore household, 1920 U.S. cens., Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., Holston district, ED 155, sheet 9A (p. 194 stamped), dwelling 176, family 176, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Oct. 2006, image 17 of 21. Enumeration includes: George Moore, 40, b. VA, parents b. VA, farmer, owns farm, Gertie, 36, wife, b. TN, parents b. VA; William W., son 3 10/12; Conner [?], son, 2 ?/12; both b. VA; Jennie McSpadden, 75, cousin, sgl, b. AL.
  9. [S1607] "Land Granted to Employee's Ancestor", Norfolk and Western Magazine (1976). Irby stated the home had been built around 1779 and was sold out of the family in 1930 (and torn down in 1945).
  10. [S1603] George Moore household, 1930 U.S. cens., Loudoun Co., Virginia, pop. sched., Mercer Township, ED 56-16, sheet 2B, dwelling 37, family 42, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Nov. 2006, image 4 of 32. Enumeration includes: George Moore, 50, marr at 34, farm laborer, rents home for $20 a month, is a farm; Gertie W., wife, 47, marr at 31, b. TN, parents b. TN; William W., son, 16; Ernest L., son, 12; Irby B., son, 6; Sarah E., dau, 3 9/12; all children b. VA and parents b. VA.
  11. [S928] Peggy Lester, "The Old Moore House," e-mail to D. Powell, 11 and 12 Nov. 2006. Peggy visited with George's daughter Sarah E. (Moore) Hawkins (1926-1998) at her home in Rural Retreat.
  12. [S1376] Photo courtesy of Peggy Lester 2006.