Joseph was one of seven known children born to William L./G. Moore and his wife, Sarah Burroughs. Joseph served in the Revolutionary War (there is some evidence he may have held the rank of Colonel). He then became a lay minister for the Methodist movement. Joseph married Rebecca Foster, a daughter of Nathaniel Foster, Sr. and his wife, Mary Eldridge. Joseph and Rebecca were wed in Bucks County, Pennsylvania in the year 1773. They had eleven children; seven sons and four daughters. Rev. Moore was 70 years and 5 months of age at his passing on to his heavenly home.
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