Record #:

22870

Author(s):

Kammerer, Roger

Abstract:

Alfred Moye was born on January 19, 1793, about five miles east of Farmville, to Joel and Sarah Moye. He seemed destined to greatness. He married Oprah Tyson (1802-1845), the daughter of Moses and Elizabeth (Joyner) Tyson, in 1818. Moye's public life included careers as legislator, trustee, postmaster, county commissioner, and examiner of teachers. Moye was a Unionist who is said to have treated his slaves fairly, Moye died on February 26, 1863.

Source:

Greenville Times / Pitt's Past (NC Microforms), Vol. Issue , Aug 16-29 1989, p22

Subject(s):

Legislators--Pitt County; Moye, Alfred, 1793-1863