Gabriella Maxwell

b. 22 February 1834, d. 25 July 1892
FatherEdward Russell Maxwell b. 19 May 1793, d. 15 Jul 1835
MotherJane Tilford
Birth22 Feb 1834 Gabriella Maxwell was born on 22 Feb 1834 in Jefferson County, Indiana. 
Marriage1855 She married Theophilus Moffett, son of William Moffett and Isabella Reed, in 1855. 
  Gabriella's brother John married Theophilus's sister Isabella. 
Cens-Sum  Gabriella and Theophilus spent their married lives in the community of Rushville, in a house on N. Perkins St.. There they raised 6 children, 3 of whom did not outlive their parents. The family appeared to live comfortably. In 1870 Theophilus's real estate was valued at $30,000 and his personal property at $32,000. A servant lived with the family. Theophilus and Gabriella also provided a home for his widowed mother Isabella.1,2 
Death25 Jul 1892 Gabriella died from the effects of flux on 25 Jul 1892 at her home on N. Perkins St in Rushville at age 58.3,4 
Burial27 Jul 1892 She was buried on 27 Jul 1892 at East Hill Cemetery in Rushville following funeral services at the family residence.5 

Family

Theophilus Moffett b. 30 Nov 1827, d. 4 Dec 1899
Children
  • Gertrude Moffett6 (20 Feb 1856 - 5 Mar 1859)
  • Alice Moffett2 (Feb 1858 - Jun 1896)
  • Elizabeth N. Moffett2 (Jul 1860 - )
  • Edward Davis Moffett2 (7 Mar 1862 - 3 Oct 1937)
  • Mary Ida Moffett2 (9 Apr 1865 - )
  • Julia Estella Moffett2 (Apr 1871 - 11 Feb 1882)
Last Edited2 Aug 2008

Citations

  1. [S1992] Theopolis Moffett household, 1870 U.S. census, Rush Co., Indiana, pop. sched., Rushville, p. 24, dwelling 173, family 206, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Jul 2008, image 24 of 84. Household includes: Theopolis Moffett, 42, prop woolen mill, own real estate worth $30,000, pers prop $32,000; Gabriella, 36; Alice, 12; Lizzie, 9; Edward, 7; Ida, 5; all b. IN; Isabella, 74, b. VA; also a servant.
  2. [S1452] Theophilus Moffett household, 1880 U.S. cens., Rush Co., Indiana, pop sched., Rushville, ED 24D, page 188, dwelling 209, family Jul 2008, image 24 of 56. Household includes: Theophilus Moffett, 51, farmer, b. IN, parents b. VA; Gabriella, 46, b. IN, parents b. KY; Alice, 21, dau; Elizabeth, 19; Edward, 18; Ida, 15, dau; Estella, dau, 9; all b. IN; Isabella, mother, 84, b. VA, parents b. PA, viewed online at Ancestry.com.
  3. [S499] Gabriella L. Maxwell entry, Rush Co. Death Register Vol. 1: 235 (1892). Death information as abstracted for author in 1994 by Ruby Corn of Rushville: July 25, 1892, age 57 yrs, father: E. Maxwell, mother not named.
  4. [S2068] "Album" presented to Miss Mary Jane Moffett, 25 Dec. 1856. Collection includes obituary for Mrs. Theophilus Moffett from an unknown and undated newspaper.
  5. [S2068] "Album" presented to Miss Mary Jane Moffett, 25 Dec. 1856. Collection includes a funeral notice for Mrs. Theophilus Moffett.
  6. [S515] Daughters of the American Revolution - Rushville Chapter, Rush Co., Indiana Cemetery Records Prior to 1886, p. 244.