Goodspeed's, 1887
James S. Moffatt, general merchant, is a native of Chester County, S. C., born on the 10th of March, 1808. His father, John Moffatt, was born in the Palmetto State in 1786, and was the son of William Moffatt, who was a native of Ireland, and came to America in 1772, and served in the Revolutionary was. He died in Chester County, S. C. The Moffatt family came to Obion County, Tenn., in 1839 and here John Moffatt, the father of our subject died in 1857. He was a farmer, and was married to Elizabeth Strong, who was born in South Carolina in 1786, and died in her native State in 1819. Of her eight children our subject is the third, and is of Scotch-Irish Presbyterian stock. His early years were spent on a South Carolina plantation, and at the age of sixteen he began clerking in a store, which occupation he continued until he had attained his majority. He then engaged in the mercantile business for himself at Greenville, S. C., and there continued the business for five years. From that time until 1842, he carried on merchandising in his native county, and then came to West. Tennessee, settling at Troy, where he opened a general store, and continued business with much success until 1862, when he was compelled to leave Troy by the Federals, who took possession of his goods. His losses during the war amounted to about $150,000. In 1866 he again opened a mercantile establishment, and has been doing an extensive and lucrative baseness. His stock at the last invoice amounted to $20,000. His store house is 56 x 100 feet, and a two-story building. Mr. Moffatt owns 3,000 acres of land in this county, and his success is due to his unceasing energy and devotion to business life. He was married in 1829, to Miss Martha Moffatt, of South Carolina, and by her is the father of six children: Mary L., Augustus, Rev. William S., Elizabeth, Israel P. And Jennie B. Israel P. Moffatt received a wound at Perryville, under Gen. Bragg, of which he eventually died. Mrs. Moffatt died in 1859 and in 1860 Mr. Moffatt took for his second wife Mrs. M. J. Williamson, of Marshall County, Tenn., born in 1827. Both are members of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church and Mr. Moffatt is a Democrat.
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Married his cousin Martha, daughter of Samuel Moffatt, 1st son of William & Barbara Moffatt. Migrated from Chester Co, SC to Troy, Obion Co, TN in 1840 where he was a successful merchant and community leader. After Martha's death he married a widow, Mrs. Martha Williamson, who had a daughter, Eliza Green, whom he raised as his own child. 19 Mar 1829 also given as marriage date [Source 1]
The following from genealogy book compiled by J. R. Moffatt.
James Strong Moffatt, son of John and Elizabeth Strong Moffatt, was born on Little Rocky Creek, Chester Co., SC, March 10, 1808. He was nearly five years old when the earthquake occurred that formed Realfoot Lake, Tennessee. He remembered being carried out of the house by a frightened nurse. Reared on a farm, he had very little schooling, but had practical wisdom which stood him in good stead. He was a good business man, noted for his integrity, fair dealing, and keen sense of humor.
When he was fifteen years old, his uncle, William Moffatt, who was a merchant, already considered a rich man, took him to clerk for him. After five years with Uncle William, James borrowed $5,000 to go into business for himself. So shrewd a financier did he prove, that in five years he had repaid the loan, had a stock of goods paid for, and a fine credit established.
He married Martha, the daughter of Uncle Samuel in 1829. Eleven years later, in 1840, they left South Carolina for Tennessee. Here he bought land and opened up a store, being eminently successful in both enterprises.
His wife, Martha, died in 1859. She is supposed to have had what we now call appendicitus. In 1860 he married a widow, Mrs. Martha Williamson, who had a daughter, Eliza Green, whom he raised as his own child. During the Civil War he actively espoused the cause of the South. Too old for service, he furnished clothing, shoes, and rifles for many soldiers in companies organized in Troy. At the close of the War, he had nothing left but his land and his reputation for honesty. The Eastern merchants aided him in going back into business. The Lord prospered him and he amassed another considerable fortune.
He died in 1890 and is buried in the Troy Cemetery. Many interesting stories are told of this forceful character who left his imprint strong on the the history of Obion County.
He was an elder in the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church of Troy.
James S. Moffatt, general merchant, is a native of Chester County, S. C., born on the 10th of March, 1808. His father, John Moffatt, was born in the Palmetto State in 1786, and was the son of William Moffatt, who was a native of Ireland, and came to America in 1772, and served in the Revolutionary was. He died in Chester County, S. C. The Moffatt family came to Obion County, Tenn., in 1839 and here John Moffatt, the father of our subject died in 1857. He was a farmer, and was married to Elizabeth Strong, who was born in South Carolina in 1786, and died in her native State in 1819. Of her eight children our subject is the third, and is of Scotch-Irish Presbyterian stock. His early years were spent on a South Carolina plantation, and at the age of sixteen he began clerking in a store, which occupation he continued until he had attained his majority. He then engaged in the mercantile business for himself at Greenville, S. C., and there continued the business for five years. From that time until 1842, he carried on merchandising in his native county, and then came to West. Tennessee, settling at Troy, where he opened a general store, and continued business with much success until 1862, when he was compelled to leave Troy by the Federals, who took possession of his goods. His losses during the war amounted to about $150,000. In 1866 he again opened a mercantile establishment, and has been doing an extensive and lucrative baseness. His stock at the last invoice amounted to $20,000. His store house is 56 x 100 feet, and a two-story building. Mr. Moffatt owns 3,000 acres of land in this county, and his success is due to his unceasing energy and devotion to business life. He was married in 1829, to Miss Martha Moffatt, of South Carolina, and by her is the father of six children: Mary L., Augustus, Rev. William S., Elizabeth, Israel P. And Jennie B. Israel P. Moffatt received a wound at Perryville, under Gen. Bragg, of which he eventually died. Mrs. Moffatt died in 1859 and in 1860 Mr. Moffatt took for his second wife Mrs. M. J. Williamson, of Marshall County, Tenn., born in 1827. Both are members of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church and Mr. Moffatt is a Democrat.
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Married his cousin Martha, daughter of Samuel Moffatt, 1st son of William & Barbara Moffatt. Migrated from Chester Co, SC to Troy, Obion Co, TN in 1840 where he was a successful merchant and community leader. After Martha's death he married a widow, Mrs. Martha Williamson, who had a daughter, Eliza Green, whom he raised as his own child. 19 Mar 1829 also given as marriage date [Source 1]
The following from genealogy book compiled by J. R. Moffatt.
James Strong Moffatt, son of John and Elizabeth Strong Moffatt, was born on Little Rocky Creek, Chester Co., SC, March 10, 1808. He was nearly five years old when the earthquake occurred that formed Realfoot Lake, Tennessee. He remembered being carried out of the house by a frightened nurse. Reared on a farm, he had very little schooling, but had practical wisdom which stood him in good stead. He was a good business man, noted for his integrity, fair dealing, and keen sense of humor.
When he was fifteen years old, his uncle, William Moffatt, who was a merchant, already considered a rich man, took him to clerk for him. After five years with Uncle William, James borrowed $5,000 to go into business for himself. So shrewd a financier did he prove, that in five years he had repaid the loan, had a stock of goods paid for, and a fine credit established.
He married Martha, the daughter of Uncle Samuel in 1829. Eleven years later, in 1840, they left South Carolina for Tennessee. Here he bought land and opened up a store, being eminently successful in both enterprises.
His wife, Martha, died in 1859. She is supposed to have had what we now call appendicitus. In 1860 he married a widow, Mrs. Martha Williamson, who had a daughter, Eliza Green, whom he raised as his own child. During the Civil War he actively espoused the cause of the South. Too old for service, he furnished clothing, shoes, and rifles for many soldiers in companies organized in Troy. At the close of the War, he had nothing left but his land and his reputation for honesty. The Eastern merchants aided him in going back into business. The Lord prospered him and he amassed another considerable fortune.
He died in 1890 and is buried in the Troy Cemetery. Many interesting stories are told of this forceful character who left his imprint strong on the the history of Obion County.
He was an elder in the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church of Troy.
Goodspeed's, 1887
James S. Moffatt, general merchant, is a native of Chester County, S. C., born on the 10th of March, 1808. His father, John Moffatt, was born in the Palmetto State in 1786, and was the son of William Moffatt, who was a native of Ireland, and came to America in 1772, and served in the Revolutionary was. He died in Chester County, S. C. The Moffatt family came to Obion County, Tenn., in 1839 and here John Moffatt, the father of our subject died in 1857. He was a farmer, and was married to Elizabeth Strong, who was born in South Carolina in 1786, and died in her native State in 1819. Of her eight children our subject is the third, and is of Scotch-Irish Presbyterian stock. His early years were spent on a South Carolina plantation, and at the age of sixteen he began clerking in a store, which occupation he continued until he had attained his majority. He then engaged in the mercantile business for himself at Greenville, S. C., and there continued the business for five years. From that time until 1842, he carried on merchandising in his native county, and then came to West. Tennessee, settling at Troy, where he opened a general store, and continued business with much success until 1862, when he was compelled to leave Troy by the Federals, who took possession of his goods. His losses during the war amounted to about $150,000. In 1866 he again opened a mercantile establishment, and has been doing an extensive and lucrative baseness. His stock at the last invoice amounted to $20,000. His store house is 56 x 100 feet, and a two-story building. Mr. Moffatt owns 3,000 acres of land in this county, and his success is due to his unceasing energy and devotion to business life. He was married in 1829, to Miss Martha Moffatt, of South Carolina, and by her is the father of six children: Mary L., Augustus, Rev. William S., Elizabeth, Israel P. And Jennie B. Israel P. Moffatt received a wound at Perryville, under Gen. Bragg, of which he eventually died. Mrs. Moffatt died in 1859 and in 1860 Mr. Moffatt took for his second wife Mrs. M. J. Williamson, of Marshall County, Tenn., born in 1827. Both are members of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church and Mr. Moffatt is a Democrat.
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Married his cousin Martha, daughter of Samuel Moffatt, 1st son of William & Barbara Moffatt. Migrated from Chester Co, SC to Troy, Obion Co, TN in 1840 where he was a successful merchant and community leader. After Martha's death he married a widow, Mrs. Martha Williamson, who had a daughter, Eliza Green, whom he raised as his own child. 19 Mar 1829 also given as marriage date [Source 1]
The following from genealogy book compiled by J. R. Moffatt.
James Strong Moffatt, son of John and Elizabeth Strong Moffatt, was born on Little Rocky Creek, Chester Co., SC, March 10, 1808. He was nearly five years old when the earthquake occurred that formed Realfoot Lake, Tennessee. He remembered being carried out of the house by a frightened nurse. Reared on a farm, he had very little schooling, but had practical wisdom which stood him in good stead. He was a good business man, noted for his integrity, fair dealing, and keen sense of humor.
When he was fifteen years old, his uncle, William Moffatt, who was a merchant, already considered a rich man, took him to clerk for him. After five years with Uncle William, James borrowed $5,000 to go into business for himself. So shrewd a financier did he prove, that in five years he had repaid the loan, had a stock of goods paid for, and a fine credit established.
He married Martha, the daughter of Uncle Samuel in 1829. Eleven years later, in 1840, they left South Carolina for Tennessee. Here he bought land and opened up a store, being eminently successful in both enterprises.
His wife, Martha, died in 1859. She is supposed to have had what we now call appendicitus. In 1860 he married a widow, Mrs. Martha Williamson, who had a daughter, Eliza Green, whom he raised as his own child. During the Civil War he actively espoused the cause of the South. Too old for service, he furnished clothing, shoes, and rifles for many soldiers in companies organized in Troy. At the close of the War, he had nothing left but his land and his reputation for honesty. The Eastern merchants aided him in going back into business. The Lord prospered him and he amassed another considerable fortune.
He died in 1890 and is buried in the Troy Cemetery. Many interesting stories are told of this forceful character who left his imprint strong on the the history of Obion County.
He was an elder in the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church of Troy.
James S. Moffatt, general merchant, is a native of Chester County, S. C., born on the 10th of March, 1808. His father, John Moffatt, was born in the Palmetto State in 1786, and was the son of William Moffatt, who was a native of Ireland, and came to America in 1772, and served in the Revolutionary was. He died in Chester County, S. C. The Moffatt family came to Obion County, Tenn., in 1839 and here John Moffatt, the father of our subject died in 1857. He was a farmer, and was married to Elizabeth Strong, who was born in South Carolina in 1786, and died in her native State in 1819. Of her eight children our subject is the third, and is of Scotch-Irish Presbyterian stock. His early years were spent on a South Carolina plantation, and at the age of sixteen he began clerking in a store, which occupation he continued until he had attained his majority. He then engaged in the mercantile business for himself at Greenville, S. C., and there continued the business for five years. From that time until 1842, he carried on merchandising in his native county, and then came to West. Tennessee, settling at Troy, where he opened a general store, and continued business with much success until 1862, when he was compelled to leave Troy by the Federals, who took possession of his goods. His losses during the war amounted to about $150,000. In 1866 he again opened a mercantile establishment, and has been doing an extensive and lucrative baseness. His stock at the last invoice amounted to $20,000. His store house is 56 x 100 feet, and a two-story building. Mr. Moffatt owns 3,000 acres of land in this county, and his success is due to his unceasing energy and devotion to business life. He was married in 1829, to Miss Martha Moffatt, of South Carolina, and by her is the father of six children: Mary L., Augustus, Rev. William S., Elizabeth, Israel P. And Jennie B. Israel P. Moffatt received a wound at Perryville, under Gen. Bragg, of which he eventually died. Mrs. Moffatt died in 1859 and in 1860 Mr. Moffatt took for his second wife Mrs. M. J. Williamson, of Marshall County, Tenn., born in 1827. Both are members of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church and Mr. Moffatt is a Democrat.
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Married his cousin Martha, daughter of Samuel Moffatt, 1st son of William & Barbara Moffatt. Migrated from Chester Co, SC to Troy, Obion Co, TN in 1840 where he was a successful merchant and community leader. After Martha's death he married a widow, Mrs. Martha Williamson, who had a daughter, Eliza Green, whom he raised as his own child. 19 Mar 1829 also given as marriage date [Source 1]
The following from genealogy book compiled by J. R. Moffatt.
James Strong Moffatt, son of John and Elizabeth Strong Moffatt, was born on Little Rocky Creek, Chester Co., SC, March 10, 1808. He was nearly five years old when the earthquake occurred that formed Realfoot Lake, Tennessee. He remembered being carried out of the house by a frightened nurse. Reared on a farm, he had very little schooling, but had practical wisdom which stood him in good stead. He was a good business man, noted for his integrity, fair dealing, and keen sense of humor.
When he was fifteen years old, his uncle, William Moffatt, who was a merchant, already considered a rich man, took him to clerk for him. After five years with Uncle William, James borrowed $5,000 to go into business for himself. So shrewd a financier did he prove, that in five years he had repaid the loan, had a stock of goods paid for, and a fine credit established.
He married Martha, the daughter of Uncle Samuel in 1829. Eleven years later, in 1840, they left South Carolina for Tennessee. Here he bought land and opened up a store, being eminently successful in both enterprises.
His wife, Martha, died in 1859. She is supposed to have had what we now call appendicitus. In 1860 he married a widow, Mrs. Martha Williamson, who had a daughter, Eliza Green, whom he raised as his own child. During the Civil War he actively espoused the cause of the South. Too old for service, he furnished clothing, shoes, and rifles for many soldiers in companies organized in Troy. At the close of the War, he had nothing left but his land and his reputation for honesty. The Eastern merchants aided him in going back into business. The Lord prospered him and he amassed another considerable fortune.
He died in 1890 and is buried in the Troy Cemetery. Many interesting stories are told of this forceful character who left his imprint strong on the the history of Obion County.
He was an elder in the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church of Troy.
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