Re: Moshers/Mosiers/Moysers etc.
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In reply to:
Moshers/Mosiers/Moysers etc.
6/21/98
Oops! Here are those letters:
Letter one:
Letter one:November 13, 1939
My Dear Relative,
My Dear Relative,
Will answer your letter, hoping it will reach you ok.These few lines will give you some idea of our family's tradition as we will never be able to prove it, and England is at war and in very poor shape.
Will answer your letter, hoping it will reach you ok.These few lines will give you some idea of our family's tradition as we will never be able to prove it, and England is at war and in very poor shape.We moved our silk mills from there, near Manchester, England in an early day.They were in business you see in Alsace Loraine; laws were so severe at that time is why they left there.
We moved our silk mills from there, near Manchester, England in an early day.They were in business you see in Alsace Loraine; laws were so severe at that time is why they left there.They contracted the Cholera, no one knew how to handle such a disease so it wiped out most of the family; only a few were left, so he followed his sons to America.That left alll the property to be sold.One brother went to India; some in Maine, some in York state and raised large families.So we were a big family, somany brothers you see.
They contracted the Cholera, no one knew how to handle such a disease so it wiped out most of the family; only a few were left, so he followed his sons to America.That left alll the property to be sold.One brother went to India; some in Maine, some in York state and raised large families.So we were a big family, somany brothers you see.Well I am quite tired, will close.Hope this reaches you soon.Please excuse me for I am 78 in Feb. if I live to see my next birthday.
Well I am quite tired, will close.Hope this reaches you soon.Please excuse me for I am 78 in Feb. if I live to see my next birthday.From Pets sister,
From Pets sister,Addie Williams
Addie WilliamsLetter two:
Letter two:I saw an article in the World Herald.
I saw an article in the World Herald.Hoping some day perhaps I can speak directly across the Atlantic to the President of France.Although I may not live to see it but my children and grandchildren may.Sorry I can neither speak or write French or understand it. Now I will tell you about my ancestors is why I am writing you.I am a descendant from this family.
Hoping some day perhaps I can speak directly across the Atlantic to the President of France.Although I may not live to see it but my children and grandchildren may.Sorry I can neither speak or write French or understand it. Now I will tell you about my ancestors is why I am writing you.I am a descendant from this family.The Earliest Traditions of the Moyser family located then in Alsace Loraine (France), about the year 1580. This home was near Strasburg, France.
The Earliest Traditions of the Moyser family located then in Alsace Loraine (France), about the year 1580. This home was near Strasburg, France.The Moshers fled to England to escape persecution.They went to England under the leadership of Hugh Mosher,or Moyser.This was prior to the year 1600.They located in or near Manchester, London.
The Moshers fled to England to escape persecution.They went to England under the leadership of Hugh Mosher,or Moyser.This was prior to the year 1600.They located in or near Manchester, London.There were 5 brothers at Manchester in 1616, as silk dealers. Names of Willim, (Hattie, Aunt Vernie's daughter had listed that he died Oct. 7, 1620. If I am understanding the list she had; William had a son also named Stephen and a daughter Rachel) The other brothers were John, Thomas, Stephen and Geo.
There were 5 brothers at Manchester in 1616, as silk dealers. Names of Willim, (Hattie, Aunt Vernie's daughter had listed that he died Oct. 7, 1620. If I am understanding the list she had; William had a son also named Stephen and a daughter Rachel) The other brothers were John, Thomas, Stephen and Geo.Hugh Mosher, son of Thomas settled in Maine in 1636.Another Hugh Mosher, son of John Mosher was prosperous in India, known as East India Co. He died wealthy.
Hugh Mosher, son of Thomas settled in Maine in 1636.Another Hugh Mosher, son of John Mosher was prosperous in India, known as East India Co. He died wealthy.The American ancestor Ensign Hugh Mosher, son of Stephen Mosher, of Manchester, Enlgland, first settled in Boston, Mass in 1636; then in Salem, Mass in 1669. He was appointed by the General (..?.. I could not read the name) and was in King Philip's war.He lost 2 sons in that war.He died in Port Rhode Island in 1694.
The American ancestor Ensign Hugh Mosher, son of Stephen Mosher, of Manchester, Enlgland, first settled in Boston, Mass in 1636; then in Salem, Mass in 1669. He was appointed by the General (..?.. I could not read the name) and was in King Philip's war.He lost 2 sons in that war.He died in Port Rhode Island in 1694.Now I have given you some idea who my ancestors were.I just wonder if you would be able totell me how we canget a settlement from England, as there is a large estate that goes with this family.
Now I have given you some idea who my ancestors were.I just wonder if you would be able totell me how we canget a settlement from England, as there is a large estate that goes with this family.I am glad to know that you admire the United States and American people. I feel you will be able to help me with this, or can tell me who will.I am sick and need help financially, and cannot help myself.
I am glad to know that you admire the United States and American people. I feel you will be able to help me with this, or can tell me who will.I am sick and need help financially, and cannot help myself.Hoping I may get an immediate reply I will close.
Hoping I may get an immediate reply I will close.Sincerely,Addie Williams