Moak - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Moak surname of Mississippi

randygrossman — 2009-08-26 18:54:07Z

My wife Mary is a Moak, her grandmother, Clotee Brent Moak and her grandfather Oliver Moak lived near Bogue Chitto MS. They moved to Port Arthur TX and had two sons Billy Joe and Oliver Moak.

We now live in Charleston SC and with the help of a geneology written by Lennox Moak ( one time comptroler of the city of Philidelphia) We have tried to find the Fontanbleau Plantation site where Andrew Moak (Mog) was indentured with some success.

In Lennoxs' book the familty history is fuzzy. He thought Andrew got off the boat in Charleston and later moved up to the Columbia SC area. There was some discussion that Andrew was Swiss, but my father in law was told that the family was Scotch Irish and a little native american. He stuck with that, because he kinda liked that. He thought the name might have been Mc Oak.

There are some Smoaks in Charleston and they think they are related as well.

My wife, through her grandmother is a decendent of the Brents, Prices and Howards also. Have a picture of Jacob Brent who looks alot like Lincoln.

Question for Jefferson

SWOPE — 2009-07-09 22:26:08Z

Jefferson,

I have been doing research on the Thorn family in NJ/Seneca Co. NY. I saw that you had co-authored the book published by Daniel Murphy. I am researching a Thorn family that is in Seneca Co. prior to Webster and wondered if you had come upon this group during your research. Thank you in advance for your response.

I was trying to find an email address to contact you and since I a member of ancestry, I found this means.

Kathy Swope
swope@ptd.net

Re: Lennox Moak of Port Arthur, TX 1928

JMMOAK — 2009-05-25 21:12:21Z

Thank you. Actually I had never looked closely at the Sea Gulls in my possession. Lennox Lee Moak, my father, was actually a junior in 1928 so I am puzzled why he is listed in the sophomore class. He graduated from Port Arthur High School in 1929 and went on to Southwest Texas Teachers State College in San Marcos, where he completed his college education in 3 years. I have copies of the Sea Gulls for 1926, 1927, 1928 and 1929.

Jefferson M. Moak

Lennox Moak of Port Arthur, TX 1928

drbrownlee — 2009-05-25 20:04:31Z

Lennox is pictured in the 1928 Sea Gull, yearbook of Port Arthur High School. She is a sophomore. I'm not kin but thought this might help others locate family.

Re: Moaks in California

cvandebruinhorst — 2009-03-17 16:48:48Z

Hello my name is Cathy, my Grandmother was Zola Emily Moak she passed in 2001. Her father was Jacob Henry Moak and Grandfather was Simeon Moak. I know there is a Moak family reunion in Durham, I believe it is every year. I have pictures from one I attended in 2004-2005, but I'm not sure on names of those in the pictures. I am just getting my family history going here and not sure what kinda of input I can give but I see there is alot of 'relatives' here. I am looking for pictures and stories. I do have some pictures that I to share as well. Feel free to contact me at marcelcathy@comcast.net anytime.

Thanks,

Cathy
Catherine Marie Palmer

Re: Moak surname of Mississippi

JMMOAK — 2008-12-30 02:23:22Z

Carlos Buell Moak (9/11/1916 - 7/28/1995) and Genevieve Weekly (12/3/1920 - 7/12/1983) had five children, according to my records:

Carlos Buell Moak, Jr. (7/10/1941 - 9/19/1953)
Connley Darrow Moak m. Nancy Rogers (2 children of whom I am aware.)
Clifton Ted Moak (8/23/1945 - 6/5/1955)
Jane Ann Moak
Jennifer Moak

I have the actual birth dates of Connley, Jane and Jennifer. I would like to have any information about the family that you can provide. Please contact me off-line at jefferson.moak@verizon.net

For the record, Carlos Buell Moak is the son of
Zachariah Moak, Jr. (12/27/1875-2/26/1954) and Rhoda Jane McCaffrey (11/18/1892-3/23/1985)
the grandson of
Zachariah Moak (9/18/1830 - 3/12/1894) and Serena Brown (2/3/1836 - 10/16/1924)
the great-grandson of
Andrew Moak (3/1/1782 - 3/1/1855) and Susannah Dominey (11/18/1790 - 1/16/1841) This is the Andrew Moak, for whom there is an historical marker in Lincoln County (which I have visited 3 times since 2000) If you go past the gate at which the historical marker is placed down an abandoned road approximately a quarter or a third of a mile you will find the Andrew Moak cemetery which is fairly rundown.

Zachariah is the sixth child of Andrew and Susannah (Andrew's second wife) and the 13th child overall of Andrew Moak (who married two Dominey sisters).

Jefferson M. Moak

Re: Moak surname of Mississippi

pbeard2000 — 2008-12-29 03:55:44Z

http://www.llf.lib.ms.us/LLF/Oral%20Histories/MOAK.htm

See if this helps you at all.
Pam

Re: Moak Family History

pbeard2000 — 2008-12-29 03:18:42Z

Where might I go to assist you in your update. I am a descendant of Andrew Moak, and may be able to add to your research. I believe my mother has a dated copy of this text. How current is your version?

Thank you!

RE: McCaffrey

pbeard2000 — 2008-12-29 03:14:20Z

My GGM was Rhoda Jane McCaffrey (1892-1985) m Zachariah Moak (1875-1954)
Contact me if this lead will help.
pamely@bellsouth.net

Re: Moak surname of Mississippi

pbeard2000 — 2008-12-29 03:03:57Z

My mother was a Moak from SE Mississippi before she married. She was one of five children born the Carlos Buell and Genevieve Moak. There were no Samual's in the bunch. But you may find some records that are from the "MOAK'S CREEK" area. It is between McComb and Brookhaven. I would ask my mother.. but she is NOT one to talk about the "past". If you can think of anything else that may help... I will try, but I can't go very far back on that side of the family. I do know there is a historical marker in the area of an "Andrew Moak" if that will help you in a search...

Re: Moak: Chester Juan and Elsie May

thekrazeekatt — 2008-12-27 22:07:15Z

Thank you again, I was lucky enough to be contacted by Jan, who is my birth-father's cousin to find out :)

Re: Moak: Chester Juan and Elsie May

JMMOAK — 2008-12-27 21:55:22Z

The Moak (Maag) family of New York is of Swiss descent. Jacob Moak of Schoharie County is of the New York branch.

The Moak family of South Carolina is not related to the New York Moaks on this side of the Atlantic but may also be of Swiss descent as well. Despite some diligent work, Andrew Moak, the immigrant, has not been definitely identified in Europe.

I have no idea where the Juan originated. Jan Skinner, who did several early posts to the Moak Message Board, is also a descendant of Charles Juan Moak through his daughter, Rosalie. If you can track her down, she might have an answer for you.

Jefferson M. Moak

Re: Moak: Chester Juan and Elsie May

thekrazeekatt — 2008-12-27 21:31:22Z

Thank you very much! That was wonderful.

Do we have any information on immigration and ethnic roots?
Also curious where the name "Juan" came from, or if was just something someone liked and passed down.

Re: Moak: Chester Juan and Elsie May

JMMOAK — 2008-12-27 17:39:32Z

According to Michael Moak's "The Descendants of Han Jacob Moak", Chester Juan Moak was born on 14 August 1904 and died on 5 December 1987. He married twice - to Rosalie Alma Landschoot and Elsie Clarke Gillies. Michael Moak only has mention of one child - Rosalie Alma Moak, born in 1927 to his first wife.

Chester Juan Moak is the sixth (of seven) child and third (of four) son of Myron Charles Moak (29 July 1874 - 30 December 1956) and Elizabeth Esther (Minnie) Gray.

Myron Charles Moak is fourth (of four) child and third son of Charles J. Moak (5 July 1845 - 1901) and Alice Carpenter.

Charles J. Moak is the second (of five) child and second (of three) son of Nicholas I. Moak (16 Dec 1815 - 7 Jul 1886) and Minerva Carpenter. Nicholas Moak moved from New York to Michigan. He died in St. Clair, Michigan. Minerva Carpenter was a native of Ypsilanti, Michigan.

Nicholas Moak was the seventh (of seven) child and fourth son of Jacob Moak (1755 - 17 March 1855) and Maria Rosenberg. Jacob married twice: the second marriage occurred in November 1816 to Margaret Fenner, by whom he had an additional six children. Jacob died in Indiana and was buried in Michigan in the family plot.

Hope this helps.

Jefferson M. Moak
Researching the South Carolina, Mississippi and Southern Illinois branches of the Moak Family.

Moak: Chester Juan and Elsie May

thekrazeekatt — 2008-12-27 07:31:21Z

My biological father's mother was Sue Ann Moak, daughter of Chester Juan and Elsie May. I am looking for any and all information on these people. I know very little about our family history and would love to find out more. Sue Ann lived in Maine but is buried in Michigan, and I only assume that is where her parents had lived, but otherwise no idea.

Thanks very much!

MOAK Carol and David

t42Moore — 2008-11-18 14:07:18Z

MOAK Carol and David

I photographed this gravestone in the Moore Cemetery, Arlington,Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records.

This is one of the 198,229 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com If you know more about this person please reply here.

Re: Moaks in California

moak25 — 2008-06-08 08:40:47Z

I have the book you refer to if you want details please contact me at moak25@msn.com Yours, Bill Moak

Moak Grohn marriage

morkandmindy62901 — 2008-01-06 22:29:26Z

Does anyone have information relating to the marriage of Bryan W. Moak to Edna Grohn? I am specifically looking for their descendants. Edna and all but the oldest child may have been killed in a house fire. Bryan remarried in 1943/44 and I am a descendant of the later marriage.

Moak that married into the Tucker Family

2006-07-19 03:25:27Z

I am looking for information on the Moak that married into the tucker family from Missouri.

Re: Moaks in California

2006-05-03 01:32:27Z

Thanks Debbie,

Do you know if Mrs. Sample had any children who may still be alive? I would love to find someone who may have some information about the marriage of Lily and Henry "Harry" Riehl. It seems like someone should still have some photos of them. We have photos of him, but not both of them, and no photos of Lily.

Feel free to email me privately.

Thanks again.

Carolyn

Henry Riehl from Hesse Darmstadt

2006-05-02 15:32:06Z

In 1880 there was a Henry Riehl, born around 1862, living in Fair Haven, Carroll, Illinois. The family was from Hesse Darmstadt.

Does anyone have any information about this family?

Re: Moaks in California

2006-05-02 15:29:36Z

Do you happen to have a photo of Lily?

Re: Moaks in California

2006-05-02 15:24:10Z

Thanks. I didn't have the birthdate for Lily or know that she had been married to Charles Carrol. She probably married Henry Wesley Riehl later in life. Henry "Harry" was born Oct. 16, 1890 in Chico. He committed suicide Oct. 30, 1955, just a few months after Lily May died. At the time of his death he was living with Mrs. Belle Sample. We don't have the marriage information about Lily and Henry. If you find this it would be greatly appreciated. Do you know if there are any close relatives of Mrs. Sample who may have information? Let me know if there is any information you would like about Henry.

Re: Moaks in California

2006-05-02 13:51:43Z

Lily May Moak was my GGrandfathers sister. The only information I have on her is her birth (6 March 1892)
and Death in 1955, with a notation that she was married to a Charles Carrol. I live in Butte County and am currently (as time allows) digging deeper in to that part of my family history. I will let you know what turns up on her, if you wish.
Dale

Re: Moak surname of Mississippi

2006-03-31 20:12:54Z

Depending on his age, you can try to look up the census record for the census after his birth. Or maybe the previous censuses for his father's name and try to follow up tracing ny branches to verify the validity.

Re: Moak surname of Mississippi

2006-03-31 17:31:07Z

Thanks Nelson, its a long complicated story, but you're right, that's where my father techinically lives. The problem I'm having is I can't trace farther back than him. I'm having no luck finding anything about where Sam Moak, Sr (or his mother, Minnie Weaver) are from. Nor do I know the names or locations of my father's other potential siblings to ask them directly. I was actually hoping that on sure luck and chance a distant cousin's friend's brother would happen chance to think the names I posted sounded familar, and could help jump start my hunt. I'm not one of those people that are like "here are details, now do the work for me," Its just that I really don't have a clear where to start! I really appreciate what you've done for me. Good luck on your own searches!

Re: Moak surname of Mississippi

2006-03-28 04:09:22Z

I think you father is living at 9851 Frank Romer Rd N in Theodore, Alabama. Phone # is 251-957-1182

Re: Moak/Moake

2006-02-07 18:29:53Z

Well, howdy.

I an a decendant of Ezekiel that settled East of what is now Johnston City (just N of Marion). I currently live in FW.

My mind is getting feeble, but I believe Ezekiel was son of Jacob that came with Andrew and Henry. I have not looked at this stuff for a while so my names may be off by a generation or so.

Re: Moak/Moake

2006-02-07 17:05:54Z

Yes I am , I am from the Andrew Moake of SC and of Illinois. Glad to meet you.

Re: Moak/Moake

2006-02-07 15:28:30Z

Amy,

Are you from the southern Illinois Moakes?

Moak/Moake

2006-02-07 02:54:51Z

Jefferson- I am most happy to share all the information have. I have lots of Moake pictures that we know who most are, but there are some very old ones, we have no idea who they are. I would like to send my infor to you, would you like me to put it on CD and mail it to you? Let me know whatever your preference is.

Thanks from Alto, Texas

Amy Hicks
Ova Allen Moake's grandaughter

Re: Note to Jefferson Moak

2006-02-04 13:19:53Z

I have no problems with making the book available. Don't worry about this. I have had a number of inquiries over the years myself. The $ 35.00 charge is consistent with what I have done in the past. I'm glad to see people interested in obtaining copies for their collections.

I'm interested in obtaining any information on the descendants of Andrew Moak, the immigrant. My computer database currently has 9132 direct descendants and I am learning about more every time I do some more research.

Jefferson M. Moak

Note to Jefferson Moak

2006-02-04 03:18:10Z

Jefferson- It is great to hear from you. I have had this book that was given to over 15 years ago and was in fragile condition. My husband and I have just finished scanning the entire book and we had no clue as to where to get any others. Your father did a wonderful job! Please know that when we said it was complete, we were referring to the scanning and allowing others the wealth of info your father researched.
Also, please be aware that we are not "making money" on this, this was merely paying the 2 1/2 cents it costs per page plus binding, plus shipping and handling. I am so excited to meet the author's son. I am most willing to share any of my information with you. I have lots of info that is more current, but still may be helpful.

Thank you for writing-

Amy Hicks

Re: Moak/Moake

2006-03-23 20:07:52Z

Hi Amy, My Grand Mother was a Moak from Williamson Co, IL, her father was George W. Moak born in Tenn. I have a photo of her, she was born in 1861 in Williamson Co,
she married my grand father John Pritchett in May 1881 in Williamson Co, IL , Do you think this is part of your family?
if so I will be glad to share info. how do I go about getting a book?
Modell Ewing
Orting Washington

Re: Moaks in California

carolyn705 — 2006-05-02 06:31:20Z

Do you happen to know if there are any close living relatives of Lilly May Moak who was married to Henry Wesley Riehl? Both died in Paradise, CA in 1955.

Re: The Moak family of Illinois

JMMOAK — 2008-01-03 23:59:33Z

The only information that I have is that Bryan W. Moak married Edna A. Grohn in 1930. She was born about 1913. (1930 U.S. Census, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, E.D. 16-716, sheet 3-B.) I checked the online Illinois death index 1916-1950 for Edna just now without success. It may be that her death was after 1950.

I would be interested in obtaining any information that you have on this family and its related lines.

Please contact me privately at jefferson.moak@verizon.net

Jefferson M. Moak

Jane Moak

MaryHJacox40 — 2006-03-26 22:13:26Z

I am researching Jane Moak, b. 1756, Ulster, N. Ireland, died Feb. 4, 1808 prob. Clearfield Co., PA.
She was married to Joseph Patterson.

Moak Book Complete!

posthole2295 — 2006-01-27 23:45:59Z

Moak Family History 1740-1960 Complete and ready if anyone is interested in a copy. I wrote some time ago about the Moake/Moak Family Book I have. Yes, there are Moak/ Moake’s in there. It is a 322 page book , a Wealth of info! This book goes back to Moak’s of 1740- 1960. It is wonderful and has documented sources, Indexed, Bibliography, the works. We have had to reprint each page by hand due to it being so fragile and having only one, it has taken a long time, but is complete. We have had them bound also. The cost is $35.00 includes shipping and handling.

Thank you-

Amy Hicks
Route 2 Box 2771
Alto, TX 75925

Re: Moaks in California

susanleigh63 — 2006-06-17 04:58:40Z

debsum..I am your first cousin my mother is Donna Jane, older sister of your mother. Actually I live in New York downstate from where the Moak brothers originated from.

Re: Moaks in California

susanleigh63 — 2006-06-17 14:31:03Z

Mom is fine . I wanted to get her to go to the Moak family reunion in July. I've been working on family history . My girls really don't know their west coast families. My husbands family are modern day immigrants and they have grown up around their cultures. There is a town upstate named after a family the Moaks married into. It's called Slingerlands. We are definitely taking a trip to Seattle in November. I guess you would call me one of the older cousins. I remember many wonderful trips to Grandma and grandpa Sam's house in Chico. I have very fond memories of sitting on their porch. Grandpa Sam in his wooden rocker smoking his pipe and telling stories. I would like to keep in touch and keep researching the family. I haven't seen you since you were very young. Let's keep in touch. You can email me . I would love to hear from you.

Re: Van Der Moak family from Holland

Georgia_Estes — 2006-01-08 21:46:42Z

Is one of the variations Muk with an umlat over the "u"?

Lois Moak of Ohio

pplutt — 2006-08-29 15:32:44Z

Lois or Louise Moak born aprox 1825 married to Stephen WILKINSON on 14 Feb 1847 in Hamilton Ohio. may have moved to Ind.
Seeking more info on their children and her family.

Lib Moak Funeral - March 11, 1920

PhillipPitzer69 — 2007-12-20 17:50:51Z

Looking for any information regarding Lib Moak funeral, Thursday, March 11, 1920 as my great grandfather David Bower recorded in is daily journal < http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~pitzer/DavidBowerJo... >. Please E-mail me with any information, regarding Lib Moak. Thanks in advance for you information.

Re: Moak(e)s of Williamson County, IL

Lily_Furlow — 2006-02-25 00:14:07Z

I have an Nancy Moke/Moake married to James M. Furlow
28 September 1853 in Franklin Co., IL. She is the daughter of Henry Moke/Moake and Charlotte Hunter.

I find James and Nancy Furlow living next door to Henry and Charlotte in 1860 Sulpher Springs, Williamson Co., IL Census.

And also later I find a A.J. Moake listed under Cassie Furlow ( James and Nancy's daughter) in the 1900 Western Prec., Williamson Co., IL census listed as 56 year old widower, living with her has a boarder.

Then again I find an Jackson Moake living under Solomon Furlow in 1910 Hurst Villiage, Williamson Co., IL census. Age 66 years old still listed as a boarder.

Who is this A. Jackson Moake. I am trying to trace Nancy Moake's family. I have information on the Furlow's but not her family.

Thanks in advance,
Lily Emison Furlow

Re: Moak/Moake

moakna — 2006-03-28 00:50:56Z

I would love to have a copy of the pictures you mentioned in your message. Could you send them to me by e-mail?

Thank you so very much. Nelson Moak

Re: The Moak family of Illinois

morkandmindy62901 — 2008-01-03 21:48:41Z

I am a direct descendant of Bryan W. Moak born 11/3/08. He is my grandfather. His son Bryan F. Moak is my father. Bryan W. was married and had a family before he married my grandmother Nolalee Horsley. His 1st wife and all but his oldest child died in a house fire while he was at work. His oldest son had moved out before the fire but was only around 14-17 yo. Do you have any information on Bryan W.'s first family?

Re: Martha or Mary Ann Moak, MS

@@connwc@yahoo.com — 2006-09-16 21:18:37Z

Hi Beckie,
What can you tell me about Martha Moak and Ellis Passmore Boyte? Do you have her parnets listed? Was Martha ever married to anyone else? Ellis is my gg-gf. Any help would be much appreciated.
connie

Re: Moaks of McComb, Ms

drobinson1 — 2006-11-07 01:34:38Z

Sherry,
I am indirectly connected to the Moak family through my stepmother, Kathleen Kyzar. Her mother was Laura Belle Moak, daughter of Rufus Levi Moak and Courtney Esther Herrington. I have found them listed in a World Tree list but no information on parents or other children. They were in Lincoln Co., MS around 1900 I think. Laura Belle Moak married Fred Henry Kyzar.

Hope this helps,
Duane

Re: Moaks in California

DebbieSummers89 — 2006-06-17 14:21:58Z

Carolyn
Checking my records Mrs. Belle Sample could be Anna Belle Moak b 30 aug 1882, d 1962 Bd Paradise Ca married to Carl Aton Sample 1904 I also have Lily May Moak B 6 3 1892 d 1955 m Charles Carroll.
This is just the record I pulled from Heart of the Family Tree Beulah Lemm Balmer. Will look for any pictures that I may have. May take a bit of time
Debbie ( Daughter of Maxine Summers (Alldredge)
great grand daughter of Mary Lemm Moak, great great Grand daughter of Simeon Moak

Re: Moaks in California

DebbieSummers89 — 2006-06-17 14:21:58Z

Wow, that is so exciting to hear from you, Mom had
spoken of you many times. I haven't seen your Mom
in a long long time. How is she?