Josiah was born in Hopewell Township, Cumberland County, New Jersey, son of Azaiah and Lydia (Dare) Moore. He married Nancy Ann Ewing in New Jersey. Known children include Charles, Elizabeth, Azariah, Josiah, Jr., Richard and Hannah; all born in New Jersey. They migrated from Newton, Camden County, New Jersey, to Davenport, Scott County, Iowa in the 1850's, then to Benton County, Iowa, where they remained many years farming with their son Richard. Son Josiah, Jr. had relocated to Red Willow County, NE, in the 1870's, where they went in their last years, as did Josiah's brother Enoch who is buried with him in Box Elder Cemetery.
--kscott
Obituary.
Josiah More died at the home of his son, near Box Elder, Nebraska, Wednesday morning, February 22d, 1899. He was born in the state of New Jersey, Hopeful township, in the year 1805, being over 93 years old at his death. Mr. More's grandfather and also his father's uncle, Azeriah More, were soldiers in the Revolutionary army. His brother Enoch More was a sea captain for more than forty years and transported the captured Jefferson Davis and his cabinet on his steamship "Clyde" when they were delivered to the authorities at Fortress Monroe. Mr. More was one of a family of twelve children. His father was well-to-do, so that a private tutor was employed to instruct the children in the home. A few years ago, Mr. More and wife moved to Red Willow county. Since the death of his wife he has lived with his son, Josiah More. The deceased was an upright, honest Christian man, respected by all. His death was quite sudden. He got up in the morning and dressed himself, but in a few hours he peacefully and quietly passed away. The funeral services were held in the Box Elder Methodist church, conducted by the Rev. E. J. Vivian. A very large congregation gathered to pay their last respects to the memory of this grand old citizen. His remains were laid to rest by the side of his wife in the beautiful cemetery at Box Elder. The bereaved family has the deep sympathy of all.
E J.V
--extracted from the Friday, March 10, 1899, issue of the McCook Tribune, by kscott 1-10-13
--kscott
Obituary.
Josiah More died at the home of his son, near Box Elder, Nebraska, Wednesday morning, February 22d, 1899. He was born in the state of New Jersey, Hopeful township, in the year 1805, being over 93 years old at his death. Mr. More's grandfather and also his father's uncle, Azeriah More, were soldiers in the Revolutionary army. His brother Enoch More was a sea captain for more than forty years and transported the captured Jefferson Davis and his cabinet on his steamship "Clyde" when they were delivered to the authorities at Fortress Monroe. Mr. More was one of a family of twelve children. His father was well-to-do, so that a private tutor was employed to instruct the children in the home. A few years ago, Mr. More and wife moved to Red Willow county. Since the death of his wife he has lived with his son, Josiah More. The deceased was an upright, honest Christian man, respected by all. His death was quite sudden. He got up in the morning and dressed himself, but in a few hours he peacefully and quietly passed away. The funeral services were held in the Box Elder Methodist church, conducted by the Rev. E. J. Vivian. A very large congregation gathered to pay their last respects to the memory of this grand old citizen. His remains were laid to rest by the side of his wife in the beautiful cemetery at Box Elder. The bereaved family has the deep sympathy of all.
E J.V
--extracted from the Friday, March 10, 1899, issue of the McCook Tribune, by kscott 1-10-13
Josiah was born in Hopewell Township, Cumberland County, New Jersey, son of Azaiah and Lydia (Dare) Moore. He married Nancy Ann Ewing in New Jersey. Known children include Charles, Elizabeth, Azariah, Josiah, Jr., Richard and Hannah; all born in New Jersey. They migrated from Newton, Camden County, New Jersey, to Davenport, Scott County, Iowa in the 1850's, then to Benton County, Iowa, where they remained many years farming with their son Richard. Son Josiah, Jr. had relocated to Red Willow County, NE, in the 1870's, where they went in their last years, as did Josiah's brother Enoch who is buried with him in Box Elder Cemetery.
--kscott
Obituary.
Josiah More died at the home of his son, near Box Elder, Nebraska, Wednesday morning, February 22d, 1899. He was born in the state of New Jersey, Hopeful township, in the year 1805, being over 93 years old at his death. Mr. More's grandfather and also his father's uncle, Azeriah More, were soldiers in the Revolutionary army. His brother Enoch More was a sea captain for more than forty years and transported the captured Jefferson Davis and his cabinet on his steamship "Clyde" when they were delivered to the authorities at Fortress Monroe. Mr. More was one of a family of twelve children. His father was well-to-do, so that a private tutor was employed to instruct the children in the home. A few years ago, Mr. More and wife moved to Red Willow county. Since the death of his wife he has lived with his son, Josiah More. The deceased was an upright, honest Christian man, respected by all. His death was quite sudden. He got up in the morning and dressed himself, but in a few hours he peacefully and quietly passed away. The funeral services were held in the Box Elder Methodist church, conducted by the Rev. E. J. Vivian. A very large congregation gathered to pay their last respects to the memory of this grand old citizen. His remains were laid to rest by the side of his wife in the beautiful cemetery at Box Elder. The bereaved family has the deep sympathy of all.
E J.V
--extracted from the Friday, March 10, 1899, issue of the McCook Tribune, by kscott 1-10-13
--kscott
Obituary.
Josiah More died at the home of his son, near Box Elder, Nebraska, Wednesday morning, February 22d, 1899. He was born in the state of New Jersey, Hopeful township, in the year 1805, being over 93 years old at his death. Mr. More's grandfather and also his father's uncle, Azeriah More, were soldiers in the Revolutionary army. His brother Enoch More was a sea captain for more than forty years and transported the captured Jefferson Davis and his cabinet on his steamship "Clyde" when they were delivered to the authorities at Fortress Monroe. Mr. More was one of a family of twelve children. His father was well-to-do, so that a private tutor was employed to instruct the children in the home. A few years ago, Mr. More and wife moved to Red Willow county. Since the death of his wife he has lived with his son, Josiah More. The deceased was an upright, honest Christian man, respected by all. His death was quite sudden. He got up in the morning and dressed himself, but in a few hours he peacefully and quietly passed away. The funeral services were held in the Box Elder Methodist church, conducted by the Rev. E. J. Vivian. A very large congregation gathered to pay their last respects to the memory of this grand old citizen. His remains were laid to rest by the side of his wife in the beautiful cemetery at Box Elder. The bereaved family has the deep sympathy of all.
E J.V
--extracted from the Friday, March 10, 1899, issue of the McCook Tribune, by kscott 1-10-13
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The side that looks to be his on the headstone is severely degraded an no longer readable at all, however his wife's is still some what readable.
--11-6-21 thanks to Katherine for photos and description.
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