Francis Moore Boston Tea Party Participant

(1740 – August 7, 1833)

A baker from Cambridge, Massachusetts, Francis Moore had a history of military service, having served with his father in the French and Indian War.

Francis served as a Private from April 6, 1759, until May 10, 1760, while his father served as a surgeon. A staunch Patriot, Moore was “one of the party that threw tea into the harbor at Boston” in December 1773. His obituary clearly stated his participation, claiming he “was distinguished on that occasion by appearing openly and without disguise, whilst his comrades were disguised, and mostly as Indians.” As such, it was no surprise when the Cambridge resident joined the American Army in the Revolutionary War.

Francis Moore died on August 7, 1833, and is buried in Pine Grove Cemetery in Lynn, Massachusetts.

Spouses
Susanna Richardson (Unknown – Shortly after marriage)

No Children with Susanna Richardson

Spouses
Phebe/Bebe Preston (November 10, 1754 – May 5, 1838)

Children with Phebe/Bebe Preston:

Sally Preston Moore (February 14, 1780 – August 12, 1782)
Francis Moore (March 30, 1782 – After 1855)
Sally Moore (April 17, 1783 – Before 1795)
Phebe Preston Moore (August 16, 1784 – May 30, 1869)
William Moore (January 24, 1787 – Unknown)
Sally Preston Moore (March 21, 1795 – September 17, 1882)

Sally Preston Moore (February 14, 1780 – August 12, 1782)
Sally Moore (April 17, 1783 – Before 1795)
William Moore (January 24, 1787 – Unknown)

Francis Moore (March 30, 1782 – After 1855)
Phebe Preston Moore (August 16, 1784 – May 30, 1869)
Sally Preston Moore (March 21, 1795 – September 17, 1882)

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