William Moore family papers,
| Author/creator | Moore family |
| Format | Archival & Manuscript Material |
| Description | 0.055 cubic ft. (52 items) |
| Supplemental Content | Finding aid |
| Subjects |
| Physical medium | paper handwritten. |
| Organization of material | Organized by material type; arranged chronologically. |
| Abstract | Pitt County land records, including numerous deeds (1783-1884) and a 1794 document establishing a new boundary marker on land formerly owned by Joseph Hardee, constitute the bulk of this collection. Of interest are Smith family deeds (1818) that exemplify the sale of land by a guardian of infant heirs, sale of multiple tracts, and sale of dower lands in the estate of a deceased husband. Also included is a record of a sale by a minor (1824). Much of the remainder is concerned with the settlement of the estate of William Moore (1830-1835), including an inventory, which lists twenty-six slaves by name. A marriage license (1832) for James Nelson and Annice Moore also has genealogical notes on the Llewellen family on the back. Records of sales of slaves (1797-1818), promissory notes and notes receivable (1818-1823), and legal papers concerning amounts of money owed William Moore and his estate are also included. |
| Cite as | William Moore Family Papers, #596, East Carolina Manuscript Collection, East Carolina University. |
| Acquisitions source | Joyner- 52 items; Glen Brooks, Rachel Brooks Hurd; Montgomery, Ala.; Crescent City, Fla.; gift; 1990. |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | Manuscript Collection | #596 - DOES NOT CIRCULATE. | ✔ Available | Request Material |