Brief Life History of Peter
When Peter Moor was born on 16 March 1784, in Abbey, Renfrewshire, Scotland, United Kingdom, his father, James Muir, was 44 and his mother, Mary Ferguson, was 46.
Photos and Memories (0)
Do you know Peter? Do you have a story about him that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account
Family Time Line
Sources (2)
- Petter More, "Scotland, Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950"
- Petter More, "Scotland, Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950"
Parents and Siblings
1740– Male
1739– Female
Siblings (7)
1761– Female
1763– Female
1765– Female
1769– Female
1771–1831 Female
+2 More Children
World Events (8)
1802 · John Playfair publishes summary of James Hutton's theories of geology.
Age 18
1811 · The Tron Riot
Age 27
1815
Age 31
Name Meaning
English, Irish, Scottish, and Welsh: variant of Moore .
German: variant of Mohr .
Dutch (also De Moor): nickname for a man of swarthy complexion, from Middle Dutch moor ‘Moor’ (from Latin maurus), or a topographic or habitational name referring to a house distinguished by the sign of a Moor. Compare De Moor .
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
Discover Even More
As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.
