City Directories and History: This page lists genealogy and census data on Alfred Moore (1793-1851), and Jane McElhenny Murphy – Moore (Aug. 29, 1792 – Oct. 2, 1854), born in Chester Co., S.C. Data related to the family and connections to the Alfred Moore House pages on R&R.com
The Rev. James McElhenny built the oldest sections of Fort Hill Plantation @ Clemson University. It was called at the time, “Clergy Hall” because he and his son in law, Rev. James Archibald Murphy, lived there together. His first wife was Ms. Dorcus Moore of York County, S.C., she died leaving one child Jane, who later as an adult married the Rev. Murphy. They shared a son, James Archibald Murphy (1811 – 1844) buried at Bethesda Presbyterian Church. After the death of the Rev. Murphy, she married a second time to her first cousin, Mr. Alfred Moore of York County, S.C. (Information via James McElhenney, D.D. A Sketch by Mrs. P.H. Mell, Clemson College, S.C.)
Alfred Moore and his wife Jane M. Moore had one son, Alexander Moore (1827-1846)
1820 Census Slaves
3 Males under 10 3 Females under 10
1 Male 10-15 1 Female 16-25
1 Male 16-25 3 Females 26-44
15 Slaves and 12 others in the household…. Nearby households: James Moore, Jane Beard, Isaiah Kirkpatrick, David Carson, John Murphy, and Robert Murphy
1830 Census Slaves
Alfred Moore, Esq. of York County
2 Male slaves under 5 1 Female slave under 5
2 Males slaves 5-9 1 Female slave 10-14
1 Male slave 30-39 1 Female slave 30-39
17 Slaves and 8 others in household…. Nearby household included: Samuel Rainey, John Biggart, Alston Clark, John McConnell, John Moore, Robert Brown, Jacob Fox Sr., George Strait Sr., George Strait Jr., Christopher Strait,
1850 Census Slaves and More
Household: Alfred Moore age 57 (Farmer), Jane M. Moore age 58 (Chester Co.), Susan W. Moore age 29, Sara J. Moore age 25, Morris Moore age 17, Dorcas Moore age 17, Euphemia Murphy age 12.
Real Estate Valued at: $19,080. On the same page were listed neighbors: John S. Bratton, Samuel E. Bratton M.D., Robert M. Love, Robert H. McConnell, William Coonrod, John Compton, Shadrack Burton, Harriet Bratton
1850 Census Agricultural Data
Improved acreage – 500 Unimproved acreage – 808
Cash value of farm: $19,083. Horses – 9, Asses and mules – 6, Milk cows – 10, Other cattle – 20, Swine – 75, Value of livestock: $920.
Will and Probate Records of Jane M. Moore – 1854
Slaves: Thomas – $950., Nathaniel – $500., Sarah – $300., Tony – $400., Mary – $300., Peggy – $750., Judy – $0., Sam – $750., Kitty – $0. Her estate was purchased by: D.A. Moore (Piano), Alfred Moore (Furniture), Sarah J. Moore, and M.A. Moore.
1860 Slave Schedule for Alfred Moore
7 males slaves and 8 female slaves ranging from ages 2 – 50
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