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Moses Floyd (Jr) was probably born ca 1778 or earlier. This is
based on him selling land in 1799 and assuming he was at least 21 at
that time. His parents are unknown, but it seems quite possible that he
is a son of the older
Moses Floyd who was in the region at the same time. That one used
"Sr" to distinguish himself from this one. They were associated with
each other so could be father and son, but I have no record that
proves how they are related. Moses Floyd (Jr) was not listed on the
1790 census in Georgetown District. That means he was probably still
at home with his parents. There were six Floyd households in the region
in 1790 (Samuel
Jr.,
James,
Francis,
Samuel,
Thomas and
Moses). We can be certain Moses Jr wasn't with Samuel Floyd Jr. for
he had no males at home other than himself. James Floyd had two males,
but his children are proven and Moses Jr. isn't one of his. Francis
Floyd had two males, but his children are also proven, and no Moses
among them. That leaves Samuel (Sr), Thomas and Moses Floyd as
possibilities. Further research may prove one of them is the father of
Moses Jr. Associations strongly suggest Moses Sr. is the father. He had
two males over 16 (born before 1774), one being Moses Sr. himself. He
also had two boys under 16 (born 1774/1790).
On 9 May 1795
Moses and Mary Floyd deeded 1000 acres to David Rowland. The land
was on the north east side of Little Pee Dee on little prong of Chinners
Swamp, bordering Thomas Booth, Abraham Skipper, George Lewis and
Constantine Newton Sr. Witnesses were Moses Floyd Jr. and Jesse
Cannady. (Horry Co., SC Deed Book A1, page 174 online at
Horry County Historical Society)
On 12 Apr 1799 Moses Floyd Jr. deeded 115 acres to David Rowland for
$40. It was described as land granted to Moses Floyd Sr. on 5 Mar
1792, on north east side of Little Pee Dee River, south side of Mill
Swamp including Gunter Old Field, bordering Constantine Newton, David
Rand and George Lewis. Witnesses were William McQueen and Benjamin
Fatheree. Moses signed the deed. No wife was mentioned for dower rights.
(Horry Co., SC Deed Book A1, page 177 online at
Horry County Historical Society)
On 26 Apr 1799 John Graham Jr. deeded land to Moses Floyd, Jr. for
£20, being 516 acres on north east side of Little Pee Dee River, south
side of Elvis Swamp bordering John Graham Jr. and Moses Floyd. Witnessed
by David Rowland and George Lewis. (Horry Co., SC Deed Book A1, page 178
online at
Horry County Historical Society)
Moses Floyd (Jr.) was not listed on the
1800 census in Georgetown District, Kingston County. He may have
already left the area, or perhaps he was living with his parents or
other relatives still. It is notable that
Moses Floyd Sr. did not have any apparent sons at home in 1800.
On 15 Apr 1805 Moses Floyd of Claiborn Co., MS deeded land to (no
name given in abstract) described as tract in Kingston County on Mill
Swamp, 3 miles from Gallivants Ferry on Little Pee Dee River, conveyed
by deed from Moses Floyd Sr. (I have no record of Moses Sr. deeding Jr.
land, but apparently he did). Moses signed. No wife was mentioned for
dower rights. Witnessed by Jere Coleman and John Jenkins. (Horry Co., SC
Deed Book A1, page 274 online at
Horry County Historical Society)
Claiborne County, Mississippi was formed in 1802 from Pickering
County and is on the Mississippi River. There is no 1800 or 1810 census
for this area.
I did find a Moses Floyd listed on the 1810 census in Ouachita
Parish, Louisiana. As this was just across the River from Claiborne Co.,
MS it seems likely this is the same Moses Floyd.
1810 census analysis (based on available evidence): (Explanation
of this census)
1810 Ouachita Parish, LA pg 344/245 Moses Floyd 20110-21100-0-1
Analysis:
1 Male(s) 26-44 (1765-1784) Moses Floyd (1765/84)
1 Male(s) 16-25 (1784-1794) Brother? Brother-in-law?
2 Male(s) 0-9 (1800-1810) 1-Son?
2-Son?
1 Female(s) 16-25 (1784-1794) Wife?
1 Female(s) 10-15 (1794-1800) Sister? Sister-in-law?
2 Female(s) 0-9 (1800-1810) 1-Daughter?
2-Daughter?
I was unable to find Moses Floyd on the 1820 census, nor did I find
him on the 1830 census. |
