David was the 12th of 14 children born to Anthony and Mary (Haffner/Heffner). He married Sophia Kivett about 1847 and they had nine children: Mary Alice, Cyrealus Monroe, John Kivett, Candas Caroline, Margaret M., James Foote, Thadeus Brower, Terrell Vance and Edgar W.
The Charlotte Observer, NC
November 10, 1911
Death of David W. Moose - Special to the Observer
Taylorsville, Nov. 8th - Thursday morning at 9 o'clock, Mr. David W. Moose, one of the oldest, if not oldest, citizen of the county, passed away. He was stricken with paralysis last Saturday and never regained consciousness. This was the second stroke, the first being about a year ago. If he had lived until next January he would have been 92 years old. "Uncle Davie," as he was familiarly called, was a quiet, unassuming man, kind-hearted, companionable and loved by all who knew him. He was one of the country's most substantial citizens. He was married to Miss Sophia Kivett of Rowan County 63 years ago. To this union was born nine children, eight of whom together with the widow, survives him.
The Lincoln County News, Lincolnton, NC
November 14, 1911
Mr. David W. Moose, father of Mr. T.B. Moose of Newton, died Wednesday morning at his home in Taylorsville, aged 91 years and 9 months.
last Saturday he sustained a third stroke of paralysis, but so stout was his constitution that he bore up, under the stroke in such a way as to give ground for hope.
Mr. Moose was the father of six boys and two girls, all of whom are living. He is also survived by Mrs. Moose who is over 90 years old. The couple have been remarkable for their good health throughout their lone life.
Mr. Moose was born in 1820 in Lincoln county before Catawba was established.
The Charlotte Observer, NC
November 10, 1911
Death of David W. Moose - Special to the Observer
Taylorsville, Nov. 8th - Thursday morning at 9 o'clock, Mr. David W. Moose, one of the oldest, if not oldest, citizen of the county, passed away. He was stricken with paralysis last Saturday and never regained consciousness. This was the second stroke, the first being about a year ago. If he had lived until next January he would have been 92 years old. "Uncle Davie," as he was familiarly called, was a quiet, unassuming man, kind-hearted, companionable and loved by all who knew him. He was one of the country's most substantial citizens. He was married to Miss Sophia Kivett of Rowan County 63 years ago. To this union was born nine children, eight of whom together with the widow, survives him.
The Lincoln County News, Lincolnton, NC
November 14, 1911
Mr. David W. Moose, father of Mr. T.B. Moose of Newton, died Wednesday morning at his home in Taylorsville, aged 91 years and 9 months.
last Saturday he sustained a third stroke of paralysis, but so stout was his constitution that he bore up, under the stroke in such a way as to give ground for hope.
Mr. Moose was the father of six boys and two girls, all of whom are living. He is also survived by Mrs. Moose who is over 90 years old. The couple have been remarkable for their good health throughout their lone life.
Mr. Moose was born in 1820 in Lincoln county before Catawba was established.
David was the 12th of 14 children born to Anthony and Mary (Haffner/Heffner). He married Sophia Kivett about 1847 and they had nine children: Mary Alice, Cyrealus Monroe, John Kivett, Candas Caroline, Margaret M., James Foote, Thadeus Brower, Terrell Vance and Edgar W.
The Charlotte Observer, NC
November 10, 1911
Death of David W. Moose - Special to the Observer
Taylorsville, Nov. 8th - Thursday morning at 9 o'clock, Mr. David W. Moose, one of the oldest, if not oldest, citizen of the county, passed away. He was stricken with paralysis last Saturday and never regained consciousness. This was the second stroke, the first being about a year ago. If he had lived until next January he would have been 92 years old. "Uncle Davie," as he was familiarly called, was a quiet, unassuming man, kind-hearted, companionable and loved by all who knew him. He was one of the country's most substantial citizens. He was married to Miss Sophia Kivett of Rowan County 63 years ago. To this union was born nine children, eight of whom together with the widow, survives him.
The Lincoln County News, Lincolnton, NC
November 14, 1911
Mr. David W. Moose, father of Mr. T.B. Moose of Newton, died Wednesday morning at his home in Taylorsville, aged 91 years and 9 months.
last Saturday he sustained a third stroke of paralysis, but so stout was his constitution that he bore up, under the stroke in such a way as to give ground for hope.
Mr. Moose was the father of six boys and two girls, all of whom are living. He is also survived by Mrs. Moose who is over 90 years old. The couple have been remarkable for their good health throughout their lone life.
Mr. Moose was born in 1820 in Lincoln county before Catawba was established.
The Charlotte Observer, NC
November 10, 1911
Death of David W. Moose - Special to the Observer
Taylorsville, Nov. 8th - Thursday morning at 9 o'clock, Mr. David W. Moose, one of the oldest, if not oldest, citizen of the county, passed away. He was stricken with paralysis last Saturday and never regained consciousness. This was the second stroke, the first being about a year ago. If he had lived until next January he would have been 92 years old. "Uncle Davie," as he was familiarly called, was a quiet, unassuming man, kind-hearted, companionable and loved by all who knew him. He was one of the country's most substantial citizens. He was married to Miss Sophia Kivett of Rowan County 63 years ago. To this union was born nine children, eight of whom together with the widow, survives him.
The Lincoln County News, Lincolnton, NC
November 14, 1911
Mr. David W. Moose, father of Mr. T.B. Moose of Newton, died Wednesday morning at his home in Taylorsville, aged 91 years and 9 months.
last Saturday he sustained a third stroke of paralysis, but so stout was his constitution that he bore up, under the stroke in such a way as to give ground for hope.
Mr. Moose was the father of six boys and two girls, all of whom are living. He is also survived by Mrs. Moose who is over 90 years old. The couple have been remarkable for their good health throughout their lone life.
Mr. Moose was born in 1820 in Lincoln county before Catawba was established.
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