Benjamin A Moody (1835 - 1914)

Born 28 Aug 1835 in Sutton, Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States

Husband of Addie J (Cheney) Moody — married 12 Aug 1878 in Concord, New Hampshire, United States

Died 28 Aug 1914 at age 79 in Manchester, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States

Biography

Benjamin A Moody is a part of US Black heritage.

Benjamin A was born in 1835. Son of Benjamin M Moody & Nancy Ann H M Moody.

Benjamin served in the 3rd U.S. Colored Infantry during the Civil War.^[1]

Benjamin married Addie J Cheney on 12 August 1878 in Concord, New Hampshire, United States.^[2]

In the 1880 census Benjamin (age 43), Farmer, was the married head of household in Manchester, Hillsborough, New Hampshire, United States. Wife Addilade, one child.^[3]

Prior to 1890 Benjamin married Mary Pelletier. ^[4]

In the 1900 census Benjamin (age 62), Junk Dealer, was the married head of household in Manchester Ward 3, Hillsborough, New Hampshire. Wife Mary, 4 children.^[5]

Benjamin died on 28 August 1914 and was buried in Pine Grove Cemetery, Manchester, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States.^[6]

Sources

1. ↑ Military: "U.S., Colored Troops Military Service Records, 1863-1865"
   The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Compiled Military Service Records of Volunteer Union Soldiers Who Served with the United States Colored Troops, 2nd through 7th Colored Infantry including 3d Tennessee Volunteers (African Descent), 6th Louisiana Infantry (African Descent), and 7th Louisiana Infantry (African Descent); Microfilm Serial: M1820; Microfilm Roll: 24
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 1107 #116231 (accessed 8 March 2024)
   Name: [Benjamin A Moody]; Birth Location: London, New Hampshire; Enlistment Date: 8 Oct 1864; Military Date: 1864; Unit: 3rd U.S. Colored Infantry; Branch of Service: Infantry.
2. ↑ Marriage: "New Hampshire, U.S., Marriage and Divorce Records, 1659-1947"
   New England Historical Genealogical Society; New Hampshire Bureau of Vital Records, Concord, New Hampshire
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 5241 #310223 (accessed 8 March 2024)
   Benjn A Moody (40) marriage to Addie J Cheney on 12 Aug 1878 in Concord, New Hampshire, USA.
3. ↑ 1880 Census: "1880 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1880; Census Place: Manchester, Hillsborough, New Hampshire; Roll: 763; Page: 141A; Enumeration District: 128
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 6742 #23964662 (accessed 8 March 2024)
   Benjamin Moody (43), married, Farmer, head of household in Manchester, Hillsborough, New Hampshire, USA. Born in New Hampshire.
4. ↑ Birth: "New Hampshire, U.S., Birth Records, 1631-1920"
   Birth Certificates, 1631-1919; Archive: New Hampshire Department of State; Location: Concord, New Hampshire; Credit: The Original Document May Be Seen At the New Hampshire Department of State
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 61833 #150295616 (accessed 8 March 2024)
   Benjamin A Moody born in about 1835 in Sutton, New Hampshire, USA.
5. ↑ 1900 Census: "1900 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1900; Census Place: Manchester Ward 3, Hillsborough, New Hampshire; Roll: 947; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 0097
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7602 #76821678 (accessed 8 March 2024)
   Benjamin A Moody (62), married, Junk Dealer, head of household in Manchester Ward 3, Hillsborough, New Hampshire. Born in New Hampshire, USA.
6. ↑ Burial: "U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current"
   Find A Grave: Memorial #8440966
   Ancestry Record 60525 #103394134 (accessed 8 March 2024)
   Benjamin A Moody burial (died on 28 Aug 1914) in Pine Grove Cemetery, Manchester, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States of America. Born on 28 Aug 1835.

• Military: "U.S., Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917-1940"
  Original data: United States, Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917-1940. Salt Lake City, Utah: FamilySearch, 2019
  Ancestry Record 61861 #4690690 (accessed 8 March 2024)
  Name: Benjamin A Moody; Record Type: Military Service; Birth Date: 28 Aug 1836; Military Date: 31 Oct 1865; Residence Place: Raymond, N H; Death Date: 28 Aug 1914.