Col Daniel Moor

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Son of John and Janet Cochrane Moor of the English range in Londonderry, NH. Brother of William Elder.

Per History of Bedford, NH: Daniel (Colonel), son of John, b. in Londonderry, 1730, Feb. 11. He came to Bedford previous to 1748, and settled on the farm lately occupied by Bradford Beal. He sold it, 1779, to Col. Stephen Dole for 5,500 pounds (probably Continental money), and purchased the farm of David Scoby, now owned by Thomas S. Burns. He was a man of positive character, keen intelligence, remarkable memory, strong mind, and iron will, who allowed nothing to swerve him from his convictions of duty. He was selectman 1758, 1766, 1776; on Committee of Safety, 1775. In the provincial congress, at Exeter, it was voted, 1775, Aug. 24, "That Capt. Daniel Moor be appointed Col. of the Regt. of Militia lately commanded by Col. John Goffe." He was active throughout the Revolutionary War in promoting the enlistment of men, and constantly engaged in mustering and paying the men enlisted in the Continental service. His service is best shown by orders to the officers of his regiment.

He m., in 1751, Ann Cox of Londonderry, b. 1729. She d. 1804, Feb. 14. He d. 1811, April 13.

Had seven ch., all b. in Bedford: John, b. 1752, Aug. 28 1752 Daniel, b. 1755, Feb. 20 1755, was killed at the raising of a barn on the Morrill place, then occupied by his brother-in-law, John Morrison, July 3 1776 Elizabeth, b. Dec. 15 1757, m. John Morrison Mary S, b. Oct 26 1759 Elienor, b. 16, m. William Moor, son of Lieut. Col. Robert Moor Anne, William, b. Sept. 12 1773 Note: Married Ann Cox

• Updated from Find A Grave Memorial via son Col William Moore by SmartCopy: Oct 22 2014, 9:18:41 UTC