Three Brides for Three Brothers:Information about David Mossom
Rev. David Mossom (b. 25 Mar 1690, d. 04 Jan 1767)
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David Mossom (son of Thomas Mossom and Margarett)1590, 1591, 1592, 1593 was born 25 Mar 1690 in Greewick Kent, England1594, and died 04 Jan 1767 in New Kent County, Virginia.He married (1) Wife Of Meaux.He married (2) Elizabeth Oldham on 12 Feb 1712 in St Martin in the Fields, Westminister Parish, England1594.He married (3) Mary Major on 20 Jul 17401595.He married (4) Elizabeth Soane on 06 Jan 17551596, 1597.
Notes for David Mossom:
David Mossom Time Line
Mar 25, 1690 Born in Greenwich, Kent, England
Apr 02, 1690 St. Katheines by the Tower in London
Sep 12 1701 Death of Father, Thomas Mossom in England.
Jun 5, 1705 Admitted into Cambridge.
Feb 03, 1711 Married; Elizabeth Oldham in St. Martin in the Fields,Westminster Parish, England.
Aug 21,1715 Birth of Son, David Mossom in England
Dec 01, 1716 Birth of Son, Robert Mossom in England
May 14, 1718 Birth of Son, Thomas Mossom in England
Sep 26, 1717 Death of Son, Robert Mossom
1718Scholar from St. John's, Cambridge. Ordained a priest of theChurch of England. Received the King's Bounty and was sent bythe Society for the Propagation of the Gospel to American,Marblehead, Massachusetts.
1718-1726 Member of the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel ministerin MassachusetRector of St. Michael's Church, Marblehead,Massachusetts. Time to time at Queen Anne's Chapel,Newburyport, Massachusetts.
Jul 22, 1720 Birth of Daughter, Susanna Mossom
Sep 21, 1722 Birth of Daughter, Elizabeth Mossom
1727-1758Rector of St. Peter's, New Kent County, Virginia
1735Supply Minister for the Curls Church, Henrico Parish, Richmond,
Virginia, preaching there every fifth Sunday.
Jan 28, 1737 Death of Wife Elizabeth Oldham Mossom, New Kent, Virginia
Mar 29, 1739 Death of son, Thomas Mossom.
Jul 20, 1740 Married Mary Major (widow of Henry Claiborne).
Sep 06, 1741 Birth of daughter, Mary Mossom.
May 13, 1744 Birth of son, Robert Mossom (second son named Robert).
Dec 17, 1744 Death of son, Robert Mossom
Nov 23, 1745 Death of wife, Mary Major, buried St. Peter's Church.
Jan 06, 1755 Married Elizabeth Soane.
1758Last year he was the rector of St Peter's.
Jan 6, 1759 He performed the Marriage of George Washington and MarthaDandridge Custis.
Apr 02, 1759 Death of wife Elizabeth Soane.
Jan 4, 1767 Died in New Kent County, Virginia, buried St. Peter's Church.
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William and Mary College Quarterly Historical Magazine
MOSSOM BIBLE - I have been favored by Mrs. Calvin Perkins, of Memphis, Tennessee, with a view of the Bible used by Rev. David Mossom, who married George Washington at St. Peter's Church, New Kent.On the inside front cover is:"Ri: Criche 1660.David Mossom his book given by Ric: Criche Esq. 1699."On the inside back cover is written: "My Dear father died September 12th 1701, I then being eleven years old & a half".As Rev. David Mossom was born March 25, 1690; this probably refers to the death of his father.On a flyleaf are these entries:
"David the son of David and Eliza Mossom was born Sunday Aug 21 about half an
hour past seven in the evening & baptized Sunday Sept the 4th 1715."
"Robert the 3rd son of David and Eliza Mossom was born Saturday December 1st about eleven of the clock and baptized Sunday the 16: 1716.He died Thursday Sept 26, 1717 about 6 clock in the morning, and war buried Sep 27 in St. Margaret's Churchyard."
"Thomas the 4th son of David & Eliza Mossom was born Wed May 14th at a quarter
past one in the morning Baptized on Whit-Sunday June1st 1718."
"Susanna Daughter of David: & Eliza Mossom was born Friday July 22d & 3 quarter past four in the morning & Baptized Sunday July 31, 1720."
"Elizabeth Daughter of David & Eliza Mossom was born Friday Sept 21 near ten in the morning & Baptized Sunday Sept 30, 1722."
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"The Anglican Ministry in Virginia, 1723-1766 A Study of Social Class."
by Joan Gunderson's
David Mossom was born in London, the son of a chandler, educated at Lewisham, came to Virginia to live with relatives, while finishing studies for ministry after Cambridge. He returned to London for ordination. He was a member of the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel minister in Massachusetts 1718-1726, He then returned to Virginia to avoid Anglican factionalism in Massachusetts. He was for forty years the rector of St. Peter's Parish. He had married Elizabeth in England, who died in 1737. Next, he married Mary Claiborne, who died in 1745; finally, he married Elizabeth Sloan Marston who died in 1759.
On a plaque; On the Inside Wall of St. Peter's Episcopal church; Reverends David Mossom prope Jacet, Collegii St. Joannis Cantabrigiae obiti, Alumnus, Hujus Parochiae Rector Annos Quadraginta, Omnibus Ecclesiae Anglicanae Presbyteriis Inter Americanos Ordine Presbyteratus Primus; Literatura Paucis secundus, Qui tandem senis et Moerore coufectus Ex variis Rebus arduis quas in hac vita perpessus est Mortise: in dies memor, ideo virens et valens Sibi hunc sepulturae locum posuit et elegit Uxoribus Elizabetha et Maria quidem juxta sepultis Ubi reqiescat, donec resuscitatus ad vitam Eternam Per Jesum Christum salvatorem nostrum Qualis erat, indicant illi quibus benenotus Superstiles Non hoc sepulchrale saxum Londini Natus 25 Martii 1690 Obiit 4 Jan 1767.
Translation; Reverend David Mossom reposes nearby an alumnus student of ancient Saint John College at Cambridge, Rector of this parish during forty years. He was the first one among the Americans to be admitted into the order of priesthood and to take the rank among all the priests of the Anglican Church; He was second to few (people) in Literature; Finally consumed by old age and worry, caused by varied hard works that he had accomplished. and in view of the day of his death: then being youthful and healthy, he had indicated by testament this place for his sepulcher (burial) and he had chosen that same locality for the sepulcher of his wives Elizabeth and Mary near to his tomb where he reposes until the day he will be resurrected (resuscitated) to the eternal life by Jesus Christ, our Savior. Those words inscribed above not to indicate this stony tomb but to make remembering the man well known who was born in London on the twenty fifth day of March in the year 1690 and who died on the 4th day of January in the year 1767.
On Jan 6, 1759, Reverend David Mosson performed the marriage of Col. George Washington and Martha Dandridge Custis, in New Kent County, VA.
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Old Churches, Ministers, and Families of Virginia.
Article XXXIV.
Nevertheless, from the long continuance of Mossom in this parish, we doubt not that he was a more respectable man than many of his day. He was married four times, and much harassed by his last wife, as Colonel Bassett has often told me, which may account for and somewhat excuse a little peevishness. He came from Newburyport, Massachusetts, and was, according to his epitaph in St. Peter's Church, the first native American admitted to the office of Presbyter in the Church of England.
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"Virginia Soldiers of 1776", Compiled from Documents on File in the Virginia Land Office,
David Mossums English ancestry is given on page 206, W. and M. Quar. Vol. V. Rev. David Mossom was Rector of St. Peters Parish for forty years, in spite of his determination to tell the truth, and the reputation he had of being Peevish. He was born in New England, and though he still adhered to the Church of England, he probably had imbibed some of the puritan strict moralities. He came to Virginia at a time when some of the clergy were somewhat to be criticized for their little slips and slides; becoming Rector of Saint Peters 1727, where he remained forty years. He officiated at the nuptial [p.29] of General George Washington, at the White House, a few miles from the church.
Built in 1701, the church is believed to be the location of the marriage between George and Martha Washington on January 6, 1759. One of the oldest churches in the Commonwealth, the site was originally purchased for 146,000 pounds of tobacco. In 1862, Union soldiers marching from Fort Monroe toward Richmond used the building as a stable. The original portion of the church is one of the few Jacobean baroque style structures in America; the 1740s stump tower is also unusual. Located on S.R. 642 (St. Peter's Lane) off S.R. 609 (Old Church Road) near Talleysville. Church grounds are open to the public every day, but the interior is open only by appointment. Regular worship services are held at 9 and 11 a.m. Sundays. Call (804) 932-4846 for information.
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"Old New Kent County" by Dr. Malcolm H. Harris
According to the book "Old New Kent County" by Dr. Malcolm H. Harris, page 93: His first wife was Elizabeth, who died January 28, 1738 in St. Peter's Parish. Her gravestone stands close to the east wall in the churchyard.His second wife was Mrs. Mary Major Claiborne, widow of Henry Claiborne. They married on 20 July 1740. She died 23 November 1745 and was buried at St. Peter's Church.
On the 6th of January 1755, he married his third wife, Elizabeth, daughter of Henry Soane and widow of Benskin Marston of Charles City County. She died April 2, 1759 in the 35th year of her age. She is buried in the old Soane Cemetery near Mr. Sterling.
The fourth wife (name unknown) was possibly "the widow of Richard Meaux, for in later years they lived on the Island which had been the home of the Meaux family for many years which later was the property of the Mossoms. It is not likely that Mr. Mossom had purchased a plantation of his own, but came by it throught marriage." His fourth wife survived him.
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As shown elsewhere, Rev. David Mossom married three times:
1. Elizabeth, above named who died January 28, 1737. - St. Peter's Parish Register.
2. Mary ----(mentioned in his epitaph, Meade, II, 460).
3. Elizabeth Soane, widow of Benskin Marston, and daughter of Henry Soane, who was son of Henry Soane, speaker of the House of Burgesses.She died April 2, 1759, aged fifty-five years.(Charles City Records and Elizabeth (Soane) Mossom's tombstone).
Rev. David Mossom was born March 25, 1690 and died January 4, 1767.The youngest child above of the first marriage, Elizabeth Mossom, born in 1722, married Captain William Reynolds, owner of a vessel plying in the tobacco trade.their daughter, Elizabeth, married Richard Chapman, Jr., and the births of their children are entered in an old prayer book which I have been permitted to see: Jane Chapman was born 29 Feb. 1776.[Mrs. Price, of Hanover, d.s.p.]Reynolds Chapman was born 22 July 1778 [died February 1844.Succeeded George C. Taylor as clerk of Orange in 1802.He married Rebecca Conway Madison, daughter of General William Madison and his wife Frances Throckmorton.One of their children was Judge John Madison Chapman, who married August 3, 1841, Susannah Digges Cole.]Johnson Chapman was born 26 Dec. 1780.[Signed] Sunday mar. 1781, Rich. Chapman".
Son of Thomas Mossom, chandler, was born at Greenwich, Kent, England, March 25, 1690, schooled at Lewisham, admitted sizar at St. John's College, Cambridge, June 5, 1705. He became rector of St. Peter's Church, New Kent County, Virginia, in 1727, and continued forty years. On January 6, 1759, he performed the marriage of George Washington to Martha Custis, widow of Colonel Daniel Parke Custis, and daughter of Colonel John Dandridge. He died January 4, 1767, leaving issue.Reverend David Mossom occasionally served at Queen Anne's Chapel .
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VIRGINIA VITAL RECORDS BIRTHS 1656-1896 (Ancestry.com CD)
Source: Register of St. Peter's parish YEAR 1736. page 125
Vital Info: Phebe Negro Girl belonging to David Mossom, born Nov 20, 1736 and baptized Jan 30, 1736.
Source:Register of St. Peter's parish YEAR 1737. page 132
Vital Info:Greenwich Negro man belonging to the Reverend David Mossom died Feb 17, 1736.
Source:Register of St. Peter's parish YEAR 1739. page 142
Vital Info:Esther Mulatto girl belonging toReverend David Mossom, born Sept 17, 1739 and baptized November 11, 1739.
Source:Register of St. Peter's parish YEAR 1739. page 144
Vital Info: Esther Negro girl belonging to David Mossom born July 3, 1739 baptized Aug 17, 1739.
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GENEAOLOGY ERWIN GREENE REYNOLDS MOSSOM WEB SITE
http://members.aol.com/nolaerwin/genealogy.html
Rev. David Mossom who was born in Greenwich, County Kent, England. From a genealogist researcher, it was explained that Greenwich, in County Kent, England, has always been considered as a part of London, even though it was outside the old city of London. His tombstone states he was born in London. Most people from Greenwich, claimed London as their town.
On Jan 6, 1759, Rev. David Mosson performed the marriage of Col. George Washington and Martha Custis, in New Kent County, VA.
Here is some additional information about Rev David Mossom, from Joan Gunderson's
book, "The Anglican Ministry in Virginia, 1723-1766: A Study of Social Class."
David Mossom was born in London, the son of a chandler, educated at Lewisham, came to Virginia to live with relatives, while finishing studies for ministry after Cambridge. He returned to London for ordination. He was a a member of the Society for the Propogation of the Gospel minister in Massachusetts 1718-1726, He then returned to Virginia to avoid Anglican factionalism in Massachusetts. He was for forty years the rector of St. Peter's Parish. He had married Elizabeth in England, who died in 1737. Next, he married Mary Claiborne, who died in 1745, finally, he married Elizabeth Sloan Marston who died in 1759.
On a plaque; On the Inside Wall of St. Peter's Episcopal church; Reverendus David Mossom prope Jacet, Collegii St. Joannis Cantabrigiae obiti, Alumnus, Hujus Parochiae Rector Annos Quadraginta, Omnibus Ecclesiae Anglicanae Presbyteriis Inter Americanos Ordine Presbyteratus Primus; Literatura Paucis secundus, Qui tandem senis et Moerore coufectus Ex variis Rebus arduis quas in hac vita perpessus est Mortisq: in dies memor, ideo virens et valens Sibi hunc sepulturae locum posuit et elegit Uxoribus Elizabetha et Maria quidem juxta sepultis Ubi reqiescat, donec resuscitatus ad vitam Eternam Per Jesum Christum salvatorem nostrum Qualis erat, indicant illi quibus benenotus Superstiles Non hoc sepulchrale saxum Londini Natus 25 Martii 1690 Obiit 4 Jan 1767.
Translation; Reverend David Mossom reposes nearby An alumnus student of ancient Saint John College at Cambridge, Rector of this parish during forty years. He was the first one among the Americans to be admitted into the order of priesthood and to take the rank among all the priests of the Anglican Church; He was second to few (people) in Literature; Finally consumed by old age and worry, caused by varied hard works that he had accomplished. and in view of the day of his death: then being youthful and healthhy, he had indicated by testament this place for his sepulchre (burial) and he had chosen that same locality for the sepulchre of his wives Elizabeth and Mary near to his tomb where he reposes until the day he will be resurrected (resuscitated) to the eternal life by Jesus Christ, our Saviour. Those words inscribed above not to indicate this stony tomb but to make remembering the man well known who was born in London on the twenty fifth day of March in the year 1690 and who died on the 4th day of January in the year 1767.
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David Mossom Time Line
Mar 25, 1690 Born in Greenwich, Kent, England
Sep 12 1701 Death of Father, Thomas Mossom in England.
Jun 5, 1705 Admitted into Cambridge.
Feb 03, 1711 Married; Elizabeth Oldham in St. Martin in the Fields, Westminster Parish, England.
Aug 21,1715 Birth of Son, David Mossom in England
Dec 01, 1716 Birth of Son, Robert Mossom in England
May 14, 1718 Birth of Son, Thomas Mossom in England
Sep 26, 1717 Death of Son, Robert Mossom
1718Scholar from St. John's, Cambridge. Ordained a priest of the Church of England.Received the King's Bounty and was sent by the Society for the Propagation of theGospel to American, Marblehead, Massachusetts.
1718-1726 Member of the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel minister in MassachusetRector of St. Michael's Church, Marblehead, Massachusetts. Time to time at QueenAnne's Chapel, Newburyport, Massachusetts.
Jul 22, 1720 Birth of Daughter, Susanna Mossom
Sep 21, 1722 Birth of Daughter, Elizabeth Mossom
1727-1758Rector of St. Peter's, New Kent County, Virginia
1735Supply Minister for the Curls Church, Henrico Parish, Richmond,
Virginia, preaching there every fifth Sunday.
Jan 28, 1737 Death of Wife Elizabeth Oldham Mossom, New Kent, Virginia
Mar 29, 1739 Death of son, Thomas Mossom.
Jul 20, 1740 Married Mary Major (widow of Henry Claiborne).
Sep 06, 1741 Birth of daughter, Mary Mossom.
May 13, 1744 Birth of son, Robert Mossom (second son named Robert).
Dec 17, 1744 Death of son, Robert Mossom
Nov 23, 1745 Death of wife, Mary Major, buried St. Peter's Church.
Jan 06, 1755 Married Elizabeth Soane.
1758Last year he was the rector of St Peter's.
Jan 6, 1759 He performed the Marriage of George Washington and Martha Dandridge Custis.
Apr 02, 1759 Death of wife Elizabeth Soane.
Jan 4, 1767 Died in New Kent County, Virginia, buried St. Peter's Church.
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William and Mary College Quarterly Historical Magazine
MOSSOM BIBLE - I have been favored by Mrs. Calvin Perkins, of Memphis, Tennessee, with
a view of the Bible used by Rev. David Mossom, who married George Washington at St.
Peter's Church, New Kent.On the inside front cover is:"Ri: Criche 1660.David
Mossom his book given by Ric: Criche Esq. 1699."On the inside back cover is written:
"My Dear father died September 12th 1701, I then being eleven years old & a half".As
Rev. David Mossom was born March 25, 1690; this probably refers to the death of his
father.On a flyleaf are these entries:
"David the son of David and Eliza Mossom was born Sunday Aug 21 about half an
hour past seven in the evening & baptized Sunday Sept the 4th 1715."
"Robert the 3rd son of David and Eliza Mossom was born Saturday December 1st about
eleven of the clock and baptized Sunday the 16: 1716.He died Thursday Sept 26, 1717
about 6 clock in the morning, and war buried Sep 27 in St. Margaret's Churchyard."
"Thomas the 4th son of David & Eliza Mossom was born Wed May 14th at a quarter
past one in the morning Baptized on Whit-Sunday June1st 1718."
"Susanna Daughter of David: & Eliza Mossom was born Friday July 22d & 3 quarter past
four in the morning & Baptized Sunday July 31, 1720."
"Elizabeth Daughter of David & Eliza Mossom was born Friday Sept 21 near ten in the
morning & Baptized Sunday Sept 30, 1722."
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"The Anglican Ministry in Virginia, 1723-1766 A Study of Social Class."
by Joan Gunderson's
David Mossom was born in London, the son of a chandler, educated at Lewisham, came to Virginia to live with relatives, while finishing studies for ministry after Cambridge. He returned to London for ordination. He was a member of the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel minister in Massachusetts 1718-1726, He then returned to Virginia to avoid Anglican factionalism in Massachusetts. He was for forty years the rector of St. Peter's Parish. He had married Elizabeth in England, who died in 1737. Next, he married Mary Claiborne, who died in 1745; finally, he married Elizabeth Sloan Marston who died in 1759.
On a plaque; On the Inside Wall of St. Peter's Episcopal church; Reverends David Mossom prope Jacet, Collegii St. Joannis Cantabrigiae obiti, Alumnus, Hujus Parochiae Rector Annos Quadraginta, Omnibus Ecclesiae Anglicanae Presbyteriis Inter Americanos Ordine Presbyteratus Primus; Literatura Paucis secundus, Qui tandem senis et Moerore coufectus Ex variis Rebus arduis quas in hac vita perpessus est Mortise: in dies memor, ideo virens et valens Sibi hunc sepulturae locum posuit et elegit Uxoribus Elizabetha et Maria quidem juxta sepultis Ubi reqiescat, donec resuscitatus ad vitam Eternam Per Jesum Christum salvatorem nostrum Qualis erat, indicant illi quibus benenotus Superstiles Non hoc sepulchrale saxum Londini Natus 25 Martii 1690 Obiit 4 Jan 1767.
Translation; Reverend David Mossom reposes nearby an alumnus student of ancient Saint John College at Cambridge, Rector of this parish during forty years. He was the first one among the Americans to be admitted into the order of priesthood and to take the rank among all the priests of the Anglican Church; He was second to few (people) in Literature; Finally consumed by old age and worry, caused by varied hard works that he had accomplished. and in view of the day of his death: then being youthful and healthy, he had indicated by testament this place for his sepulcher (burial) and he had chosen that same locality for the sepulcher of his wives Elizabeth and Mary near to his tomb where he reposes until the day he will be resurrected (resuscitated) to the eternal life by Jesus Christ, our Savior. Those words inscribed above not to indicate this stony tomb but to make remembering the man well known who was born in London on the twenty fifth day of March in the year 1690 and who died on the 4th day of January in the year 1767.
On Jan 6, 1759, Reverend David Mosson performed the marriage of Col. George Washington and Martha Dandridge Custis, in New Kent County, VA.
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Old Churches, Ministers, and Families of Virginia.
Article XXXIV.
Nevertheless, from the long continuance of Mossom in this parish, we doubt not that he was a more respectable man than many of his day. He was married four times, and much harassed by his last wife, as Colonel Bassett has often told me, which may account for and somewhat excuse a little peevishness. He came from Newburyport, Massachusetts, and was, according to his epitaph in St. Peter's Church, the first native American admitted to the office of Presbyter in the Church of England.
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"Virginia Soldiers of 1776", Compiled from Documents on File in the Virginia Land Office,
David Mossums English ancestry is given on page 206, W. and M. Quar. Vol. V. Rev. David Mossom was Rector of St. Peters Parish for forty years, in spite of his determination to tell the truth, and the reputation he had of being Peevish. He was born in New England, and though he still adhered to the Church of England, he probably had imbibed some of the puritan strict moralities. He came to Virginia at a time when some of the clergy were somewhat to be criticized for their little slips and slides; becoming Rector of Saint Peters 1727, where he remained forty years. He officiated at the nuptial [p.29] of General George Washington, at the White House, a few miles from the church.
Built in 1701, the church is believed to be the location of the marriage between George and Martha Washington on January 6, 1759. One of the oldest churches in the Commonwealth, the site was originally purchased for 146,000 pounds of tobacco. In 1862, Union soldiers marching from Fort Monroe toward Richmond used the building as a stable. The original portion of the church is one of the few Jacobean baroque style structures in America; the 1740s stump tower is also unusual. Located on S.R. 642 (St. Peter's Lane) off S.R. 609 (Old Church Road) near Talleysville. Church grounds are open to the public every day, but the interior is open only by appointment. Regular worship services are held at 9 and 11 a.m. Sundays. Call (804) 932-4846 for information.
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"Old New Kent County" by Dr. Malcolm H. Harris
According to the book "Old New Kent County" by Dr. Malcolm H. Harris, page 93: His first wife was Elizabeth, who died January 28, 1738 in St. Peter's Parish. Her gravestone stands close to the east wall in the churchyard.His second wife was Mrs. Mary Major Claiborne, widow of Henry Claiborne. They married on 20 July 1740. She died 23 November 1745 and was buried at St. Peter's Church.
On the 6th of January 1755, he married his third wife, Elizabeth, daughter of Henry Soane and widow of Benskin Marston of Charles City County. She died April 2, 1759 in the 35th year of her age. She is buried in the old Soane Cemetery near Mr. Sterling.
The fourth wife (name unknown) was possibly "the widow of Richard Meaux, for in later years they lived on the Island which had been the home of the Meaux family for many years which later was the property of the Mossoms. It is not likely that Mr. Mossom had purchased a plantation of his own, but came by it throught marriage." His fourth wife survived him.
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As shown elsewhere, Rev. David Mossom married three times:
1. Elizabeth, above named who died January 28, 1737. - St. Peter's Parish Register.
2. Mary ----(mentioned in his epitaph, Meade, II, 460).
3. Elizabeth Soane, widow of Benskin Marston, and daughter of Henry Soane, who was son of Henry Soane, speaker of the House of Burgesses.She died April 2, 1759, aged fifty-five years.(Charles City Records and Elizabeth (Soane) Mossom's tombstone).
Rev. David Mossom was born March 25, 1690 and died January 4, 1767.The youngest child above of the first marriage, Elizabeth Mossom, born in 1722, married Captain William Reynolds, owner of a vessel plying in the tobacco trade.their daughter, Elizabeth, married Richard Chapman, Jr., and the births of their children are entered in an old prayer book which I have been permitted to see: Jane Chapman was born 29 Feb. 1776.[Mrs. Price, of Hanover, d.s.p.]Reynolds Chapman was born 22 July 1778 [died February 1844.Succeeded George C. Taylor as clerk of Orange in 1802.He married Rebecca Conway Madison, daughter of General William Madison and his wife Frances Throckmorton.One of their children was Judge John Madison Chapman, who married August 3, 1841, Susannah Digges Cole.]Johnson Chapman was born 26 Dec. 1780.[Signed] Sunday mar. 1781, Rich. Chapman".
Son of Thomas Mossom, chandler, was born at Greenwich, Kent, England, March 25, 1690, schooled at Lewisham, admitted sizar at St. John's College, Cambridge, June 5, 1705. He became rector of St. Peter's Church, New Kent County, Virginia, in 1727, and continued forty years. On January 6, 1759, he performed the marriage of George Washington to Martha Custis, widow of Colonel Daniel Parke Custis, and daughter of Colonel John Dandridge. He died January 4, 1767, leaving issue.Reverend David Mossom occasionally served at Queen Anne's Chapel .
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VIRGINIA VITAL RECORDS BIRTHS 1656-1896 (Ancestry.com CD)
Source: Register of St. Peter's parish YEAR 1736. page 125
Vital Info: Phebe Negro Girl belonging to David Mossom, born Nov 20, 1736 and baptized Jan 30, 1736.
Source:Register of St. Peter's parish YEAR 1737. page 132
Vital Info:Greenwich Negro man belonging to the Reverend David Mossom died Feb 17, 1736.
Source:Register of St. Peter's parish YEAR 1739. page 142
Vital Info:Esther Mulatto girl belonging toReverend David Mossom, born Sept 17, 1739 and baptized November 11, 1739.
Source:Register of St. Peter's parish YEAR 1739. page 144
Vital Info: Esther Negro girl belonging to David Mossom born July 3, 1739 baptized Aug 17, 1739.
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GENEAOLOGY ERWIN GREENE REYNOLDS MOSSOM WEB SITE
http://members.aol.com/nolaerwin/genealogy.html
Rev. David Mossom who was born in Greenwich, County Kent, England. From a genealogist researcher, it was explained that Greenwich, in County Kent, England, has always been considered as a part of London, even though it was outside the old city of London. His tombstone states he was born in London. Most people from Greenwich, claimed London as their town.
On Jan 6, 1759, Rev. David Mosson performed the marriage of Col. George Washington and Martha Custis, in New Kent County, VA.
Here is some additional information about Rev David Mossom, from Joan Gunderson's
book, "The Anglican Ministry in Virginia, 1723-1766: A Study of Social Class."
David Mossom was born in London, the son of a chandler, educated at Lewisham, came to Virginia to live with relatives, while finishing studies for ministry after Cambridge. He returned to London for ordination. He was a a member of the Society for the Propogation of the Gospel minister in Massachusetts 1718-1726, He then returned to Virginia to avoid Anglican factionalism in Massachusetts. He was for forty years the rector of St. Peter's Parish. He had married Elizabeth in England, who died in 1737. Next, he married Mary Claiborne, who died in 1745, finally, he married Elizabeth Sloan Marston who died in 1759.
On a plaque; On the Inside Wall of St. Peter's Episcopal church; Reverendus David Mossom prope Jacet, Collegii St. Joannis Cantabrigiae obiti, Alumnus, Hujus Parochiae Rector Annos Quadraginta, Omnibus Ecclesiae Anglicanae Presbyteriis Inter Americanos Ordine Presbyteratus Primus; Literatura Paucis secundus, Qui tandem senis et Moerore coufectus Ex variis Rebus arduis quas in hac vita perpessus est Mortisq: in dies memor, ideo virens et valens Sibi hunc sepulturae locum posuit et elegit Uxoribus Elizabetha et Maria quidem juxta sepultis Ubi reqiescat, donec resuscitatus ad vitam Eternam Per Jesum Christum salvatorem nostrum Qualis erat, indicant illi quibus benenotus Superstiles Non hoc sepulchrale saxum Londini Natus 25 Martii 1690 Obiit 4 Jan 1767.
Translation
More About David Mossom:
Education: 1700, St. John’s College, Cambridge..1598
Occupation: Bet. 1727 - 1758, St. Peter’s Parish .1599
1712 Marriage Record |
More About David Mossom and Elizabeth Oldham:
Marriage: 12 Feb 1712, St Martin in the Fields, Westminister Parish, England.1600
More About David Mossom and Mary Major:
Marriage: 20 Jul 17401601
More About David Mossom and Elizabeth Soane:
Marriage: 06 Jan 17551602, 1603
Children of David Mossom and Elizabeth Oldham are:
- Robert Mossom, b. 01 Dec 1716, England, d. 26 Sep 1717, England.
- Thomas Mossom, b. 14 May 1718, d. 29 Mar 1739, New Kent County, Virginia1604.
- Susanna Mossom, b. 22 Jul 1720, Marblehead, Massachusetts, d. date unknown.
- +Elizabeth Mossom, b. 21 Sep 1722, Marblehead, Massachusetts, d. date unknown.
- +David Mossom II, b. 21 Aug 1715, England, d. date unknown.
Children of David Mossom and Mary Major are:
- Mary Mossom, b. 06 Sep 1741, New Kent County, Virginia, d. date unknown.
- Robert Mossom, b. 13 May 1744, New Kent County, Virginia, d. 17 Dec 1744, New Kent County, Virginia.