| Notes |
- Per Larry Herrin:
!BIRTH: a) Wulfeck, Dorothy Ford (1986). "Marriages of Some Virginia Residents
1607-1800". Vol II. Page M-70. (Says Massachusetts). However, b) Harris, M.H.
(1977). "Old New Kent County Some Account of the Planters, Plantations, and
Places in New Kent County Vol I". West Point, Va. says London, England. Also,
c) Anglican Church records of St. Katherine's Rector Book, London, England.
d) (1976) "Pedigrees of Descendants of the Colonial Clergy", page 655.
source d):
Mossom, Rev. David, b. Greenwich, Kent, England 25 Mar 1690, son of Thomas
Mossom; matric St. John's Coll., Cam. 1705; admitted sigar, St. John's
Coll. 5 Jun 1705; ord. London, England, 8 Jun 1718; sett. as Rector at
Marblehead (St. Michael's Chr.) 1718-1727; Rector, St. Peter's Parish,
New Kent, Virginia 1727-1767; performed the marriage service of George
and Martha (Custis) Washington; Epis.; d. St. Peter's Parish 4 Jan 1767,
a. 77.
!CHRISTEN: e) 1988 London England Mormon IGI, page 97,319.
Mossum, David parents: Thomas Mossum/Margrett M C 02APR1690 London,
St. Katherine by the Tower
!EDUCATION: St. John's, Cambridge, England.
!CHURCH: Ordained a priest of the Church of England in 1718.
Society of the Propagation of the Gospel
rector at St. Michael's Church, Marblehead, Massachusetts (9 years)
Queen Anne's Chapel in Newburyport, Massachusetts (during vacancies)
rector of St. Peter's in New Kent County, Virginia (1727 til death)
supply minister at Curles Church, Henrico Parish, Virginia (1735)
married George Washington and Martha Custis on 6 January 1759
!IMMIGRATION: Received the King's Bounty for Virginia on August 18, 1718.
!MARRIAGE: Source C) 1988 Mormon IGI London, England
Mossom, David married: Elizabeth Oldham 04FEB1712 Westminster, St.
Martin in the Fields
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This from Source A):
"David Mossom, Minister,, b. 1690; d. 1767; came to Mass. in 1718; preaching in
Henrico Parish, Virginia in 1735; m. (1) Elizabeth -----, d. 28 Jan., 1737, St.
Peter's Parish; m. (2) Mary ----- Claiborne, d. 1745, widow of Henry Claiborne;
m. (3) 1755, Elizabeth (Soane) Marston, b. 1704; d. 2 April 1759, age 55, widow
of Benskin Marston and daughter of Henry Soane. Tombstone of Elizabeth Mossom;
Charles City Co. Records; 5W(1)67; 19W(1)139; Va. Gen. V:171."
Same reference. Page R-35.
"Reynolds, William, Capt. m. Elizabeth Mossom, b. 1722, dau. of Rev. David.
5W(1)67,81."
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!CHURCH:
Genealogies of Some Virginia Families" (1981). Vol. II. Page 223. Genealogical
Publishing: Baltimore.
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"Rev. David Mossom of St. Peter's Parish, New Kent, Virginia, was missionary of
the S.P.G. at Marblehead, Mass. from 1718 to 1726, when he resigned, and came
to Virginia, taking charge of St. Peter's in 1727."
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!CHURCH:
Meade. "Old Church Ministries and Families of Virginia". Vol I & II.
Genealogical Publishing: Baltimore.
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Page 386 Vol I.
"Rev. David Mossom pastored St. Peter's Church for forty years from 1727. "He
was the person who officiated at the nuptials of General George Washington, at
the White House, a few miles from St. Peter's Church." Rev. Devereux Jarratt
was born and trained under David Mossom. He came from Newburyport, Mass., and
was the first native American admitted to the office of Presbyter in the Church
of England."
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Page 429 Vol. I.
"Address to the Burgesses" from five Episcopal Clergymen, in and around Hanover
Co. Virginia, requesting that Episcopalians who were teaching Presbyterian
Doctrine to be driven from the "true church". Signed by D. Massom.
!DEATH:
Page 460 Vol. II.
"The Rev. David Massom's Epitaph on his Tombstone, at St. Peter's Church, New
Kent, Virginia".
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M. S.
Reverendus David Mossom prope Jacet,
Collegii St. Joannis Cantabrigiae olim Alumnus,
Hujus Parochiae Rector Annos Quadrajinta.
Omnibus Ecclesiae Anglicanae Presbyteriis
Inter Americanos Ordine Presbyteratus Primus;
Literatura Paucis Secondus.
Qui tandem Senio et Moerore confectus
Ex variis rebus arduis quas inhac vita perpessus est,
Mortisq: in dies memor, ideo virens et valens,
Sibi hune sepulturae locum posuit et elegit,
Ux oribus Elizabetha et Maria quidem juxta sepultis
Ubi requiescat, donec resuseitatus ad ritam Eternam
Per Jesum Christum Salvatorem nostrum.
Qualis erat, indicant illi quibus bene notus
Superstiles.
Non hoc sepulchrale saxum
Londoni Natus 25 Martii 1690
Obiit 21 Jan 1767
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An inscription, placed in 1959, in the church graveyard in memory of Revd
Mossom (it is located next to the grave of Francis Chamberlayne): It was
copied directly from the monument by Larry Herrin 2 November 1990 and the
church is located in the country near Talleyville, New Kent County, Virginia.
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The following is a translation
of the Latin inscription on the tombstone
of the Reverend David Mossom.
This tombstone, now partially destroyed,
is located in the northeast corner
of the inside wall of this church.
The inscription indicates that
the Reverend David Mossom
is buried beneath the Church chancel.
"The Reverend David Mossom lies nearby.
He was an alumnus of the college of St. John, Cambridge.
He was the rector of this parish for forty years.
Of all the Presbyters of the Anglican Church
he was the foremost among the American Presbyters.
He was second to few in letters,
who was overtaken by sadness and the decay of old age
and the trials and tribulations which beset this life,
he died and was buried near his wives Elizabeth and Mary,
having while mindful of death in his days of health and vigor,
elected and set this place of burial
where may he find rest until resurrected to eternal life
through Jesus Christ our Saviour.
Those survivors to whom he was well known
testify to what he was, not this sepulchre stone.
Born at London 25 March 1690
Died 4 January 1767."
The Reverend David Mossom baptized
Martha Washington (nee Dandridge).
He officiated at her marriage to
Daniel Parke Custis in June, 1749;
later, he officiated at her marriage
to George Washington, January 6, 1759.
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!NOTE:
Rev. Devereux Jarratt was quoted as saying that Old Man Mossom was boring, that
he so seldom took his eyes off his notes, you would think he was preaching to
the cushions instead of the people.
"His niche in the History of our Country has been awarded him because he was
the Minister who officiated at the wedding of George Washington and Martha
Dandridge Custis on January 6, 1759, in St. Peter's Parish, New Kent County"
(Harris (1977).
Mossom was married four times: Harris (1977).
1) Elizabeth d. Jan 28, 1738
2) Mary Major Claiborne wd. of Henry Claiborne d. Nov 23, 1745
3) Elizabeth Soane Marston wd. of Benskin Marston Apr 2, 1759
4) prob. the wd. of Richard Meaux
Cognets, Jr., Louis des (1958). "English Duplicates of Lost Virginia Records".
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Page 49
New Kent
Acres 97326
Tithables 1364
Sheriff Wm. Kenney
Coroners John Scot, Rich'd Richardson
Burgesses Rich'd Richardson, John Bacon
Justices of the Peaces John Scott, John Sclater, Charles Lewis
William Macon, Nich: Aldersey, William
Kenney, Rich'd Richardson, Thomas Bray,
Ebenezer Adams, Thomas Massie, Quorem.
Morris, Joseph Yales, Robert Lewis, John
Otey, Charles Massie, Wm. McKain.
County Clerk John Thornton
Parishes Blisland, St. Peters
Ministers Daniel Taylor, Mr. Mossum
Surveyor John Syme
County Lts. John Carter, Esq.
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Page 168
"The Quit Rent Roll of New Kent County 1704
Moxon, William 100 Acres (Relative to David Mossom?)
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!NOTE: Harris (1977) Sale Bill from the Virginia Gazette
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The Virginia Gazette August 18, 1767
To be Sold pursuant to the last Will and Testament of the Reverend Mr. David
Mossom, deceased.
The Tract of Land and plantation whereon he lately lived, containing about 240
acres of rich high land with a quantity of valuable sunken grounds, very
conveniently situated on Pamunkey River, in New Kent County. There is on the
said land a tolerable good dwelling house, there rooms below, and three above
with four fireplaces, A good kitchen and Dairy, with all other convenient
outhouses; also about 20 acres of good natural meadow, a good fish landing, and
several creeks and marshes, abounding with the best of wild fowl in their
season. The plantation is in good order for cropping, and may be entered on at
Christmas next.
George Webb, William Clayton, Lewis Webb
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!NOTE: (1881). "New England Historical & Genealogical Register". Documents
Concerning Philip English. (From Massachusetts State Archives, vol. xi).
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The petn to Hon. Lieut. Gov. Dummer of Mass. Bay, David Mossom Clerk,
Minister of the Church of England in Marblehead in behalf of Philip English
humbly showeth,
That the said Philip English having as frequently as he could from the
first erecting the church at Marblehead resorted to the Public Worship of God
at the said Church of which sufficient prof has been made to me by the
testimony of many Persons before I had the Charge of said Church and from my
becoming Minister thereof for more than six years past, upon my own knowledge
do declare that he the said Philip English has (during the sumer season
especially) frequently come to church . . . . and the Reasons of his not coming
so constantly as his Inclinations led him was the utter impossibility of
getting over the ferry on the Lord's day, notwithstanding which he the said
Philip English was three weeks since committed Prisoner to his Majtys Goal in
Salem, and is to this day there closely confined for non payment of an
assessment made for the support of the minister thereof, and of myself I would
further observe to your honour that the Collectors having not exacted this Rate
of him for five years past, no probable Reason can be assigned for their
surceasing it but the assumption that he did belong to the Church at
Marblehead, &c. &c.
Boston, Feb. 11, 1724.
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