James Moore

Brief Life History of James

James Moore was christened on 7 May 1797, in Churchstanton, Devon, England, United Kingdom as the son of William Moore and Sarah Richards.

Photos and Memories (0)

Photos and Memories

Do you know James? Do you have a story about him that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account

Family Time Line

William Moore
Sarah Richards
1772–
Joan Moore
1794–
James Moore
1797–
Betty Moore
1798–

Sources (2)

  • James Moore, "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975"
  • James Moor, "England, Devon Bishop's Transcripts, 1558-1887"

World Events (8)

1801 · The Act of Union

The Act of Union was a legislative agreement which united England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland under the name of the United Kingdom on January 1, 1801.

1815

The defeat of Napoleon Bonaparte at Waterloo marks the end of the Napoleonic Wars. Napoleon defeated and exiled to St. Helena.

1830

Eclectic Period (Art and Antiques).

Name Meaning

English: from Middle English more ‘moor, marsh, fen’ (Old English mōr), hence a topographic name for someone who lived in such a place, or a habitational name from any of various places called with this word, as for example Moore in Cheshire or More in Shropshire.

English (of Norman origin): ethnic name from Old French more ‘Moor’, either someone from North Africa or, more often, a nickname for someone thought to resemble a Moor. Compare Morrell and Moreau .

English (of Norman origin): from the Middle English personal name More (Old French More, Maur, Latin Maurus), originally denoting either ‘Moor’ or someone with a swarthy complexion (compare Morrell , Morrin , Morris , and sense 2 above). There was a 6th-century Christian saint of this name.

Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

Possible Related Names

Discover Even More

As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.

Create a FREE Account

Search for Another Deceased Ancestor

Share this with your family and friends.