Wells Family - Person Sheet
Wells Family - Person Sheet
NameHenry Moats 
Birth24 Apr 1796, Pennsylvania
Land Purchase7 Jun 1815, Licking Co, OH
MemoUS (credit) Patent for 160 Ac
Census1820, Mary Ann Twp, Licking Co, OH
Memoroll#94, pg 18
Census1830, Eden Twp, Licking Co, OH
Memoroll#134, pg 373
Census1840, Eden Twp, Licking Co, OH
Memoroll#408, pg 275
Census1850, Eden Twp, Licking Co, OH
Memoroll#703, pg 400
Death9 Dec 1851, Licking Co, OH
BurialEvans Cem, St Louisville, Licking Co, OH
FatherHenry Moats (~1760->1840)
MotherJane Jackson (~1760-)
Misc. Notes
The first record I have found is what I assume to be his purchase of 160 Ac (southeast 1/4 Section) of Section 14, Twp 4, Range 11 on the 7th of June 1815 for $2/Ac. He completed the payments including some $20 of interest on 27 July 1822 and was issued the Land Patent on 1 Dec 1824. It is unclear if the Henry Moats to whom it was given was the father or son.
In 1820 the family is listed as: Male: 2=16-26, 1=26-45, 1>45 Fem: 1=10-16, 1=26-45
Since he is 24 at this time, it is still unclear whether he is listed as the head of household due to being the oldest son in the home, or whether his father’s name is also Henry and the listing is for him. That would also help explain who the other young members of the household were and why he apparently didn’t marry until he was in his mid 30’s.
In 1830, it looks to be the parents and a couple siblings. Again, it is unclear if the census record for Henry is listed for the “man of the house” or the father. No info on who the young boy is.
Male: 1=10-15, 1=30-40, 1=70-80 Fem: 1=20-30, 1=70-80
In 1840 his family is listed as: Male: 2<5, 1=40-50, 1=70-80 Fem: 1=5-10, 1=20-30, 1=70-80 Listed with his father in each census until 1850, when he is listed with his wife and six children.
His probate record is listed under Henry Moates.
His headstone reads “Died age 55y, 7m, 15d”
In 1820 the family is listed as: Male: 2=16-26, 1=26-45, 1>45 Fem: 1=10-16, 1=26-45
Since he is 24 at this time, it is still unclear whether he is listed as the head of household due to being the oldest son in the home, or whether his father’s name is also Henry and the listing is for him. That would also help explain who the other young members of the household were and why he apparently didn’t marry until he was in his mid 30’s.
In 1830, it looks to be the parents and a couple siblings. Again, it is unclear if the census record for Henry is listed for the “man of the house” or the father. No info on who the young boy is.
Male: 1=10-15, 1=30-40, 1=70-80 Fem: 1=20-30, 1=70-80
In 1840 his family is listed as: Male: 2<5, 1=40-50, 1=70-80 Fem: 1=5-10, 1=20-30, 1=70-80 Listed with his father in each census until 1850, when he is listed with his wife and six children.
His probate record is listed under Henry Moates.
His headstone reads “Died age 55y, 7m, 15d”
Spouses
Birth18 Dec 1814, Pennsylvania
Death16 Nov 1884, Eden Twp, Licking Co, OH
BurialEvans Cem, St Louisville, Licking Co, OH
Misc. Notes
Listed in 1860 census as age 44 and Head of household, a farmer with $2,500 land and $400 personal property, with her four youngest children, including son Eli (20). She is listed adjacent to her son James and his family. It shows her as being born in Ohio.
Still living next to James in 1870, with $1,700 of land and $300 of personal property. She has Eli, Mary Ann and Hannah living with her; all of whom also own land. Now listed as born in Penn.
Living with son Eli, next to James in 1880.
Judging from the land records mentioned in her will, it appears that her son-in-laws Quit Claimed their land to her after marrying her daughters. She willed the land to her ailing son Eli, to be passed back to the unmarried daughter upon his death.
Her will was dated 22 Oct 1884 and submitted for probate on 24 Nov 1884.
1. To her son, Eli Moats the 16 2/3 Ac from Robert Hutcheson on 17 Mar 1874 (Vol 106, pg 224) during his lifetime, and at his death to go to Mary Ann Moats, Sarah Oldaker and Hannah Hutcheson equally.
2. To her son, Eli Moats the 7 1/2 Ac from James Oldaker on 25 Mar 1871 (Vol 101, pg 4) during his lifetime, and at his death to go to Mary Ann Moats, Sarah Oldaker and Hannah Hutcheson equally.
3. To her son, Eli Moats and his heirs all the horses and harnesses, a two horse wagon and half of all the grain, including crops in the ground and one half of all provisions for family use and all farming utensils of every description, and one bed and bedding.
4. To her dau, Mary Ann Moats and her heirs all live stock except the horses, including sheep, hogs, and cattle and all poultry of every kind, and all household goods and furniture, including beds and all kitchen furniture and one half of all the grain, including crops in the ground, and one half of all provisions for family use; but she shall pay all debts and expenses, including expenses of sickness and burial and costs of Administration, out of the proceeds of said property. Clothes to be equally divided among Mary Ann Moats, Sarah Oldaker, and Hannah Hutcheson.
5. To her dau, Mary Ann Moats and her heirs all the rest and residue of her property and effects of every description, including all moneys.
Mary Ann Moats was also designated Executrix, and the will was signed with her mark.
This will indicates that Eli was the only son needing support, and that Mary Ann was the only unmarried, living daughter. Elizabeth was dead, and James was apparently supporting himself adequately or had distanced himself from the family.
Her headstone reads “Wife of Henry Died age 69y, 10m, 24d”
Still living next to James in 1870, with $1,700 of land and $300 of personal property. She has Eli, Mary Ann and Hannah living with her; all of whom also own land. Now listed as born in Penn.
Living with son Eli, next to James in 1880.
Judging from the land records mentioned in her will, it appears that her son-in-laws Quit Claimed their land to her after marrying her daughters. She willed the land to her ailing son Eli, to be passed back to the unmarried daughter upon his death.
Her will was dated 22 Oct 1884 and submitted for probate on 24 Nov 1884.
1. To her son, Eli Moats the 16 2/3 Ac from Robert Hutcheson on 17 Mar 1874 (Vol 106, pg 224) during his lifetime, and at his death to go to Mary Ann Moats, Sarah Oldaker and Hannah Hutcheson equally.
2. To her son, Eli Moats the 7 1/2 Ac from James Oldaker on 25 Mar 1871 (Vol 101, pg 4) during his lifetime, and at his death to go to Mary Ann Moats, Sarah Oldaker and Hannah Hutcheson equally.
3. To her son, Eli Moats and his heirs all the horses and harnesses, a two horse wagon and half of all the grain, including crops in the ground and one half of all provisions for family use and all farming utensils of every description, and one bed and bedding.
4. To her dau, Mary Ann Moats and her heirs all live stock except the horses, including sheep, hogs, and cattle and all poultry of every kind, and all household goods and furniture, including beds and all kitchen furniture and one half of all the grain, including crops in the ground, and one half of all provisions for family use; but she shall pay all debts and expenses, including expenses of sickness and burial and costs of Administration, out of the proceeds of said property. Clothes to be equally divided among Mary Ann Moats, Sarah Oldaker, and Hannah Hutcheson.
5. To her dau, Mary Ann Moats and her heirs all the rest and residue of her property and effects of every description, including all moneys.
Mary Ann Moats was also designated Executrix, and the will was signed with her mark.
This will indicates that Eli was the only son needing support, and that Mary Ann was the only unmarried, living daughter. Elizabeth was dead, and James was apparently supporting himself adequately or had distanced himself from the family.
Her headstone reads “Wife of Henry Died age 69y, 10m, 24d”