Captain James Moore, I

Blacksmith of Sudbury & Worcester, MA

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From "Some Descendants of John Moore of Sudbury, Mass", by Ethel Stanwood Bolton, B.A., of Shirley, Mass.

James Moore; his birth is not recorded in Sudbury (MA). He married, Mar. 4, 1718-9, Comfort Rice of Worcester, and settled in South Sudbury, where his 1st child was born. In 1725, he was living in Worcester, following his trade of blacksmith. His land in Worcester was in part bought from his brother, Nathaniel.

In 1756, his son, Asa, administered his estate (Worcester Co. Probate, 41401); and the widow's estate was administered in 1765 (Worcester Co. Probate, 41320).

Children:

Asa, b. Oct. 13, 1719, in Sudbury

Ruben, b. Nov. 8, 1721, in Worcester (MA); m. Abigail, and had issue. In 1757, his estate was administered, Insolvent (Worcester Co. Probate, 41561).

Increase, b. Feb. 24, 1713. In 1750, he received 20 acres of his father's farm (Worcester Co. Deeds, Vol. 30, p. 346). He m. Lydia, but died without issue. His brothers and sisters were his heirs (Worcester Co. Probate, 41387).

Azubah, b. Mar. 22, 1726; m. John Fisk

Silas, b. Mar. 22, 1727-8; d. June 1, 1729

Paul, b. Nov. 22, 1729-30

Silas, b. Jan 24, 1731-2; d. of small pox, June 10, 1777.

Elizabeth, b. May 17, 1734

Sarah, b. about 1736; d. June 3, 1765

James, b. June 20, 1741

Daniel, mentioned in the administration of the estate of his father.