Person Record
Metadata
Name |
Moody, John A. |
Genealogy ID |
88372 |
Born |
11 JAN 1818 |
Birthplace |
Wysox, Bradford PA |
Deceased |
08 JUN 1900 |
Deceased where |
Mansfield, Tioga PA |
Cemetery |
Rome Cemetery |
Occupation |
Farmer Teacher Merchant Insurance sales |
Titles & honors |
Justice of the Peace Bradford County Commissioner |
Father |
Moses Moody |
Mother |
Phoebe Allen |
Spouse |
Harriett Dickerson, Jeanette Lewis |
Children |
Tillie Moody Lewis Moody Benjamin Moody |
Reference |
Obit 1897 |
Notes |
John A. Moody, oldest living child of Moses Moody, was born in Wysox, Bradford county, Pennsylvania, January 11, 1818. When he was twelve years old his parents removed to Rome, in the same county, where he grew to manhood. He followed farming there until 1876, when he went to Canton and engaged in merchandising, also in the insurance business, both of which he followed until 1884, when he removed to Mansfield, Tioga county and has since devoted his entire attention to the latter. Mr. Moody was married January 3, 1841, to Harriet E., a daughter of John and Jemima Dickerson, who bore him three children, viz: Benjamin, a physician of Mansfield; Tillie, wife of G.W. Mills, of Lordsburg, California, and Lewis a resident of Canton, Bradford county. Mrs. Moody died October 16, 1874, and he married for his second wife, Jeannette (Lewis) Moody, widow of his cousin, Horace P. Moody. In politics, Mr. Moody is a Republican, and was elected a justice of the peace in 1892, which position he now occupies. In religion, he is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. (1897 history) MOODY, John A. - John A. Moody died at Mansfield, PA, June 8th, 1900. He was born at Wysox, PA, January 11th, 1818. The greater part of his early life was spent on the farm in summers, and teaching both day and singing schools winters. P.P. Bliss "the sweet singer of Israel" was one of his pupils. In the "fifties" he was elected Justice of the Peace for a term of five years and, at the expiration of that time, was re-elected for a second term. In 1868 he was elected Commissioner of Bradford county, serving a term of three years. In 1876 he moved to Canton, PA, where he engaged in the mercantile business until 1884, when he moved to Mansfield and engaged in the insurance business. In 1891 he was elected Justice of the Peace and re-elected in 1896. In discharging the duties of that office he was ever a peace-maker, and his decisions in legal matters were such as could have been given only by one of intellectual strength and true manliness. January 2nd, 1841, he married Harriett Dickerson. Mrs. Moody died October 16th, 1874, leaving two sons - Dr. B. Moody, of Mansfield, Lewis H., of Canton, PA, Mrs. W.G. Mills, of Lordsburg, California, and a foster son, J. Allen Moody, of Jamestown, NY. His second wife, Jeannette Lewis Moody, widow of his cousin, Dr. Horace P. Moody, and stepdaughter, Mrs. E.T. Barnes, also survive him. Soon after his first marriage he was converted and joined the Methodist Episcopal church. In the prime of his life he served as steward, class-leader, chorister and Sunday School Superintendent, faithfully loving the house of God. He was ever in his place, a devout worshipper until three Sabbaths preceding his death. About four months ago he suffered from asphyxiation in his office from which he never entirely recovered. Not until three weeks ago, however, was it possible to persuade him that it was best for him to give up all business interests. Two weeks ago failing strength overcame his strong determination and he was compelled, though uncomplainingly, to yield to the inevitable. To the last he retained the calm sweet spirit which was so characteristic of his nature. A friend who had been acquainted with him since his residence in Mansfield, in reply to a letter informing her of his rapid decline, wrote - "I am so sorry to hear of dear, kind father Moody, and again as I think of him it is as a sheaf of wheat, fully ripe and ready for the Master's use. I always think of him as one of God's saints. We shall all miss him so much." The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at his late residence on Elmira street. The Rev. W.G. Hull preached a beautiful and appropriate sermon from the words found in Job 4:26 - "Thou shalt come to thy grave in a full age, like as a shock of corn cometh in in his season." A quartette composed of Messrs. Reynolds and Argetsinger, and Misses Weston and Alice Doane, sang effectively "Lead Kindly Light." "Forever With the Lord," and "One Sweetly Solemn Thought." Monday morning his two sons accompanied his remains to the cemetery at Rome, PA, where the greater number of his kindred are buried. - Mansfield Advertiser, 13 June 1900, p.2 |
