Son of James and Jane (Walker) Moore. Married Martha Poage. In 1771 he lived in cave in present Tazewell Co. In 1772 he moved his family to cabin he built there miles from the Davidson Garrison. He then was appointed Lt. then Capt of Militia by Washington Co. and until 1783 was Commandant of Davidson's Fort on Cove Creek/Bluestone Riv. His son James was captured in July 1784 and later escaped after deaths of his family). The Moore family including John Simpson were killed by 47 Indians. His kids William and Alexander were killed near Father. Baby Margaret and young John were killed the lst day of captivity. His wife Martha and daughter Jane were captured and burned at the stake in Ohio. Children James and Mary "Polly" Moore along with Martha Evans were captured and held captive in Canada 5 yrs. Later to be rescued. A modern source says son Joseph survived as he was at his other grand parents during the attack on his family.)
Son of James and Jane (Walker) Moore. Married Martha Poage. In 1771 he lived in cave in present Tazewell Co. In 1772 he moved his family to cabin he built there miles from the Davidson Garrison. He then was appointed Lt. then Capt of Militia by Washington Co. and until 1783 was Commandant of Davidson's Fort on Cove Creek/Bluestone Riv. His son James was captured in July 1784 and later escaped after deaths of his family). The Moore family including John Simpson were killed by 47 Indians. His kids William and Alexander were killed near Father. Baby Margaret and young John were killed the lst day of captivity. His wife Martha and daughter Jane were captured and burned at the stake in Ohio. Children James and Mary "Polly" Moore along with Martha Evans were captured and held captive in Canada 5 yrs. Later to be rescued. A modern source says son Joseph survived as he was at his other grand parents during the attack on his family.)
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