Elizabeth Orr Moffett1,2

b. 25 August 1825, d. 21 March 1894
FatherWilliam Moffett1 b. Feb 1799, d. 21 Sep 1859
MotherIsabella Reed1 b. bet 1795 - 1797, d. 6 Feb 1886
Birth25 Aug 1825 Elizabeth Orr Moffett was born on 25 Aug 1825 in Rush County, Indiana.2,3 
Marriage18 Dec 1849 She married John J. Fouts on 18 Dec 1849 in Rush County, Indiana.4 
Resid-Sum Elizabeth and John lived in several different locations during the first years of their marriage. They initially lived in Franklin Co. (Indiana), following which they moved to Edgar County, Illinois where they were enumerated in 1860. John's entry stated that he owned land valued at $1,200; his occupation was listed as "clerk". The couple then spent a few years in Terra Haute (Indiana) before returning to Rush County.5,6 
  Elizabeth and John did not have children.1 
Death21 Mar 1894 Elizabeth died on 21 Mar 1894 at her residence in Rushville at age 68.3 
Burial23 Mar 1894 She was buried on 23 Mar 1894 at East Hill Cemetery in Rushville, following services at the Presbyterian Church.7 
ChartsDescendants of William Moffett and Mary Gardner
Last Edited24 Nov 2013

Citations

  1. [S301] Clan Moffat in America Project, "William Moffett-Isabella Reed family group sheet". This group sheet was completed in longhand by Roberta Estella Harris, granddaughter of William Moffett and Isabella Reed.
  2. [S2067] Mary Jane (Moffett) Harris, "A Message to Posterity."
  3. [S2068] "Album" presented to Miss Mary Jane Moffett, 25 Dec. 1856. Collection includes obituary for Elizabeth R. Fouts from an unknown and undated newspaper.
  4. [S480] Rush Co., IN Marriage Records Vol. 6: 578. The record states that John J. Fouts & Elizabeth R. Moffett were issued a license on Dec. 17, 1849 and married on the 18th by John Sparks, Elder of the R.B. Baptist Church.
  5. [S1437] John Fouts household, 1850 U.S. census, Franklin Co., Indiana, pop. sched., Laurel twp, p. 217 (stamped), family 50, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Jul 2008, image 7 of 47. Household includes: John Fouts, 23, merchant, owns real estate valued at $1,350, b. IN; Elizabeth, 24, b. IN; Andrew, 69, b. NC; Sarah, 64, b. KY.
  6. [S2061] John J. Fouts household, 1860 U.S. census, Edgar Co., Illinois, pop. sched., Paris, p. 10, dwelling 80, family 73, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Jul 2008, image 10 of 79. Household: John J. Fouts, 33, b. IN, clerk, owns land val: $1,200, pers. prop $120; Elizabeth, 34, b. IN; Sarah Fouts, 73, b. KY; also domestic.
  7. [S2068] "Album" presented to Miss Mary Jane Moffett, 25 Dec. 1856. Collection includes funeral notice for "Mrs. Elizabeth R. Fouts."