1. Delaware birth cert. #3842 1917 -- "Unice Sarah" Ridgway. Father Morris C. Ridgway, mother Mae Carter. Child's number in family: --. Child's number by this mother: --.
2. See notes for William Perry Sammons
3. Manship inscription: "Sarah E. Sammons 1917 - "
4. Sarah Eunice Sammons 1917-2001
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Delaware State News online 19 Sep 2001DOVER - Sarah Eunice Sammons of Dover went home to the arms of Jesus on Sept. 17, 2001, with her loving family by her bedside holding her hands. She was 84.
Eunice was born May 20, 1917, in Kent County, daughter of the late Mike Ridgway and Mae Carter Ridgway.
She attended Kenton School and was a lifetime resident of the area.
Eunice spent her days attending to her children along with being a mother and grandmother to many whose parents had to work or if a child was sick. Her house was always the place to be.
She enjoyed many hours of watching her finch, "Bird," and also watching the many beautiful birds of the wild. She was an avid fan of the Philadelphia Phillies, and in May of 1993 for her birthday, she received from the team, a jacket and hat that she wore with great pride.
Eunice was a lifetime member of the Immanuel Union United Methodist Church in Cheswold.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Perry William "Bill" Sammons Sr., in 1973; a son, Perry Jr.; a daughter, Carolyn M. Carney; a loving stepmother, Caroline Ridgway; four brothers, Pressley "Babe", Lawrence "Sonny", Floyd "Perk", and William "Buck" Ridgway; a son-in-law, James "Buck" Carney; a daughter-in-law, Mildred Sammons; and sister-in-law, with whom she raised, Bertha Mosley.
She is survived by a son, Glendon M. Sammons of Dover; two daughters and son-in-laws, Betty M. and Joe Seeney of Dover, and Carmella and Wayne Stanton of Clayton; 13 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; a brother-in-law, Ulysses "Buck" Sammons and his wife Delores; a sister, Verna Durham; a brother, Francis "Fin" Ridgway and his wife Edith; and many loving nieces, nephews and friends.
Services will be 7 p.m. Thursday at the Immanuel Union United Methodist Church, U.S. 13 & 42, Cheswold, where friends may call two hours earlier. The Rev. Ronald Wuest will be officiating.
Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family.
Arrangements by Torbert Funeral Chapel, Dover.
Letters of Condolences may be sent to: www.delmarvaobits.com/torbert
5. Remembrance of Sarah Eunice Sammons
Delaware State News online
http://www.newszap.com/display/inn_remembrances/Delaware/000044.txtSome people are remembered for one thing. We will always remember Aunt Eunnie for many things.She was an aunt at heart,a best friend, a great neighbor,and a caretaker for many children.Aunt Eunnie inspired you to go in the right direction.
We will miss her so much, but she will always be in our hearts, hovering over us.
Eleanor Carney
Dianne Ridgeway
Dee Ridgeway
6. Remembrance of Sarah Eunice Sammons
Delaware State News online
http://www.newszap.com/display/inn_remembrances/Delaware/news78.txtA tribute to our mother, Sarah 'Eunice' Sammons May 20, 1917-Sept. 17, 2001
Some called her Mom, Mom-Mom, Granny, Aunt or friend. Whatever name you knew her as, she was greatest to all. When God called her home, she carried our Love forever. While we'll hold these and many memories in our hearts always.Stories about her grandparents who raised her; the aunts and uncles she grew up with; the love she had for her sister and brothers and dads, too. Trips together, shopping, watching TBN and the Phillies, sitting on the back seat at church to be the first to leave, so she could get home and take off her church shoes, sitting in the window watching and thinking, "Are all the children in?" Oh! How we'll miss her singing "Happy Birthday" to each of us. God has answered our prayers as he took mother's pain and suffering away. Jesus' word gave us hope for an eternal gathering with her and those we love. We miss you, Mom,
Love, Glen, Mella, Betty, Along with the other 27.
7. Delaware marriage cert. #590 1934
Perry William "Bill" Sammons Sr.
1. Subj: Re: Glendon M. Sammons Sr. of Dover
Date: 99-10-12
From: LFREIDA 15 (Lorraine Johnson-Gregg)Glendon Sammons is the son of William Perry Sammons and Sarah Eunice Ridgway.
Alfred AL (Songbird) Sammons is the son of Alfred Perkins Sammons and Millie S. Sammons.
William Perry and Millie S Sammons, children of Perry T Sammons and Bertha Dean.
Sarah Eunice is the dau of Mike Ridgway and #1 wife Mae Carter, dau of Isaac Carter #2 wife Caroline Muntz.
Alfred Perkins Sammons is the son of Oscar Perkins Sammons and Letisha Ridgway, Oscar Perkins Sammons, son of Isaac L. Sammons and Rebecca Ann Clark, Letisha (Lettie) Ridgeway the dau of Charles H. Ridgway and Emily Miller.
Alfred (Al) Songbird Sammons m 1 Durham, 2 m to Joanne Marie Gesulo, the Manship stones belong to Alfred and JoAanne.
2. Manship: "Perry W. Sammons, Sr. 1912 - 1973"
3. SSDI: PERRY SAMMONS SSN 221-14-9396 Born 8 Aug 1912 Died May 1973 Issued: DE (Before 1951)
4. Perry W. Sammons Sr.Death Notice: SAMMONS -- Of Dover, Del. on Sunday, May 20, 1973. Perry W. Sr., husband of Sara Unice Sammons, aged (60?--hard to read) years.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral services without further notice from Immanuel United Methodist Church, Cheswold, Del. on Thursday at 1 p.m. Interment at church cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursday noon to 1. Arrangements under the direction of Donald Durham, funeral director.
5. Subj: Sammons question
Date: 07/10/2000
From: AquaBetty
To: Mitsawokett@onelist.comThe following Sammons are buried at Manship.
SAMMONS, PERRY W. JR. 1942-1982 "DAD"
SAMMONS, PERRY W. SR. 1912-1973
SAMMONS, SARAH E. 1917-
Is this the same family as William Perry & Sarah Eunice (Ridgeeway) Sammons who had children Betty, Carmella & Glendon M. Sammons?
Subj: Sammons
Date: 07/10/2000
From: ACoker43...Yes, it is Eunice Ridgeway Sammons' family. She was in the hospital about a mo ago with a heart attack. Her son Glendon lost his wife Mildred, I believe it was last Nov.
6. Delaware marriage cert. #590 1934
1. Manship Cemetery inscription: "William H. Durham 7 Mar 1915 - Sep 3, 1992
2. Immanuel United Methodist Church Membership Directory, about 1970:
DURHAM, William Henry (Verna), Richard RR 5, Box 214 Dover, Delaware 19901 . 734-5415
3. Matt Sammons family book
4. SSDI: WILLIAM DURHAM SSN 579-05-8398 Residence: 19901 Dover, Kent, DE
Born 7 Mar 1915 Died 3 Sep 1992 Issued: DC (Before 1951)
1. Delaware marriage cert. #432 1949 -- A. Beatrice Johnson
2. Manship inscription: "Floyd C. Ridgway 8 Feb 1926 - 25 May 1986 Tec 5 US Army World War II Married 8 Mar 1949"
3. SSDI: FLOYD RIDGWAY 08 Feb 1926 May 1986 19936 (Cheswold, Kent, DE) 222-12-7004 Delaware
4. Floyd C. Ridgway 1926-1986
Contributed by Lorraine Johnson-Gregg.1. Obituary: Floyd C. Ridgway, 60, of Cheswold, Del., died Sunday at Kent General Hospital. Born in New Jersey, he retired from the Wilson Beverage Co. in Milford, Del., in 1978. A U.S. Army veteran of World War II, he was a member and trustee of Immanuel Union United Methodist Church of Cheswold.
Surviving are his wife, Anna Beatrice Ridgway; three sons, Floyd Jr. of Dover, Del., Emanuel and Mike, both of Cheswold; a stepson, Ronald Johnson of Cheswold; a daughter, Shirley Pritchett of Dover, Del.; three brothers, William of Dover, Del., Francis of Bridgeton and Lawrence of Kenton, Del.; two sisters, Eunice Sammons and Verna Durham, both of Dover, Del.; seven grandchildren and three step-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held 1:30 p.m. Thursday from the Immanuel Union United Methodist Church in Cheswold, where friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Interment will be made in the church cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Torbert Funeral Chapel, Dover, Del.
2. Funeral program: Floyd C. Ridgway, February 8, 1926 - May 26, 1986. Funeral Services Immanuel Union Methodist Church Cheswold, Delaware May 29, 1986 1:30 p.m. Officiating Reverend Woodruff. Final Resting Place Immanuel Union Churchyard. Arrangements By Torbert Funeral Chapel
119. Lawrence M. Ridgeway
1. GEDCOM file from John Carter 3/98 (spiff@atlantic.net)
2. "Genealogy of John A. Cott of Delaware" 20 pp. from Bridgeton Indian
Center/Rose Marie Ridgeway, 2/13/99.
3. Obituary: Lawrence M. Ridgway --NO YEAR
Funeral services for Lawrence M. Ridgway, 58, of Kenton, known as "Sonny." were held on Thursday, Aug. 20 in the Torbert Funeral Chapel, Dover. Mr. Ridgeway died on Monday, Aug. 17 of heart failure in his home.He was a farmer in the Kenton area for more than 30 years, retiring two years ago. He was also an Army veteran of the Korean War.
He is survived by his wife, E. Glendora; a son, Marvin L., of Cheswold; two brothers, William E. of Cheswold and Finlay of Bridgeton, N.J.; two sisters, Eunice Sammons and Vera Durham, both of Dover; and two grandchildren. Interment was private.
4. Manship inscription: "Lawrence M. Ridgeway 28 Jun 1929 - 17 Aug 1987 US Army"
123. Florinda Mosley
1. Delaware birth cert. #1420 1919. Born 19 Dec 1919. Child's number in family: 1. Child's number by this mother: 1. Father David W. Mosley Jr., mother Mary Morgan Ridgeway.
2. SSDI: FLORINDA CORNEY 19 Dec 1919 May 1986 08302 (Bridgeton, Cumberland, NJ) (No Location Given) 148-26-7349 New Jersey (Between 1951 and 1952)
1. Delaware birth cert. #3569 1915. Rinels Clifford Corney. Child’s number in family: 7. Child’s number by this mother: 7.
2. Obituary of father, Walter Corney.
3. SSDI: CLIFFORD CORNEY 26 Jul 1915 Jul 1978 08302 (Bridgeton, Cumberland, NJ) (No Location Given) 145-10-6603 New Jersey (Before 1951)
1. "Genealogy of John A. Cott of Delaware" 20 pp. from Bridgeton Indian
Center/Rose Marie Ridgeway, 2/13/99.2. GEDCOM file from Lorraine Johnson-Gregg 2/99
3. From: LFREIDA 15[SMTP:LFREIDA15@aol.com]
Sent: Wednesday, April 29, 1998 9:38 AM
To: psam@ix.netcom.comMargaret (Maggie) Carney , b sept 1899 in DE and D July 22 1986, age 87 in
NJ m Samuel Loatman, their children:Thelma Loatman m Forrest Mosley (Thelma d Nov 13 1982 age 58). Lived near Bridgeton, NJ. (They divorced.)
4. Thelma Loatman Mosley ~1924-1982 (Written note: Nov 15, 1982)Obituary: Thelma Loatman Mosley, 58, of RD 2, Barrett Run Road died early Monday morning in Bridgeton Hospital where she was a patient for several weeks. She had been in failing health the past year.
Born in Bridgeton, she was the daughter of Margaret Carney Loatman and the late Samuel Loatman. Mrs. Mosley had been employed by the Cumberland Medical Center, where she served as an activities aide until her retirement in 1981 due to ill health.
Besides her mother, she is survived by three daughters, Foresetta Cleary of Newark, Diane Lingebach of. RD 2 and JoAnn Mosley, a student at Cumberland Regional High School; two sons, Jeffrey Mosley of Vineland and Michael Mosley, a student at Hopewell Township School; four sisters, Beatrice Munson of Bridgeton, Isabel Durham of Greenwich, Anna Coker and Betty Durham, both of Dover, Del.; a brother, James Loatman of Bridgeton, and two grandchildren. She was predeceased by a son, Gordon Lee Mosley, who died in 1972.
Services will be conducted by the Rev. Canon E. Thomas Higgons, rector of St. Andrews Episcopal Church, on Thursday at 1 p.m. from the Sray Funeral Home, Carlls Corner. Interment will be made in the family plot at Fernwood Memorial Park. Friends may call Thursday afternoon one hour prior to the services at the funeral home.
Death Notice: MOSLEY -- Of RD 2, Barrett Run Road, Bridgeton, on Monday, November 15, 1982. Thelma Loatman Mosley, daughter of Margaret Carney Loatman, and mother of Jeffrey and Michael Mosley, Foresetta Cleary, Diane Lingebach, and JoAnn Mosley, aged 58 years.Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral services on Thursday, Nov. 18 at 1 p.m. from the Sray Funeral Home, Carlls Corner, with interment in the family plot at Fernwood Memorial Park. Friends may call Thursday from 12 to 1 p.m. prior to the services,
273. Gordon Lee Mosley
1. GEDCOM file from Lorraine Johnson-Gregg 3/10/99
Evelyn E. Mosley ~1920-2003 Bridgeton News 4 Nov 2003
Evelyn E. (nee Messado) Mosley, 83 of Smyrna, Del., died Sunday morning, November 2, 2003 at South Jersey Hospital-Bridgeton following a brief illness.The wife of Forrest B. Mosley, to whom she has been married since 1996, she was married to George Hill for more than forty years before his death in 1990. She was born in Philadelphia and was the daughter of the late Dudley and Nellie (nee Hansley) Messado. Mrs. Mosley was a 1938 graduate of Girl's High School in Philadelphia. A thirteen year resident of Delaware, she was formerly a resident of Camden.
A homemaker her entire life, she also worked as the retail sales manager in the Men's Department of Gimbels in Moorestown for more than sixteen years.
She was a long time member of the Squaws Women's Social Club in Philadelphia. Mrs. Mosley enjoyed traveling, taking cruises, attending local Native American Pow-wow's and also caring for her rose garden which she maintained for almost sixty years. She was well versed in the arts and theatre. Throughout the years, Mrs. Mosley would open her home to sponsored students from Africa to stay while they attended school. She was a kind person who was a loving mother and grandmother.
She is survived by one daughter, Karen Creecy and her husband Kenneth of Fairfield, Conn., two sons, Al Hill and his wife Gladys of Mt. Laurel and Steve Hill of Anchorage, Ala., step-daughter, Diane Smith and her husband Larry of Bridgeton, six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren as well as other step-children and step-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sons, Don Aguilar and Rorye Hill.The family will honor Mrs. Mosley's request that her body be cremated and that no viewing or services be held.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the FREITAG FUNERAL HOME, 137 W. Commerce St., Bridgeton, N.J. 08302.
Written condolences and tributes may be offered to the family via the funeral home website, freitagfuneralhome.com.
126. Raymond Lester Mosley Sr.
1. Raymond Lester Mosley, 76
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Delaware State News online November 9, 2000FRANKLINVILLE, N.J. - Raymond Lester Mosley of Franklinville died Saturday, Nov. 4, 2000, in his home. He was 76.
Mr. Mosley was born in Greenwich, and lived in Monroeville and Glassboro before moving to Franklinville 21 years ago.
He served with the U.S. Navy during World War II.
Mr. Mosley owned and operated the Mosley Family Farm in Monroeville for many years until 1956. He also worked as a custodian at Glassboro State College, now Rowan University, and retired from the maintenance department of Gloucester County College in Deptford in 1986.
He enjoyed yard work and gardening.
Mr. Mosley was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness of Glassboro and was an avid preacher of the Good News.
He is survived by two daughters, Jane Rebecca Mosley of Millville and Robin Reichert of Westville; two sons, Raymond L. Jr. of Willingboro and Roger L. of Edgewater Park; two brothers, Forrest of Smyrna, Del., and Charles of Bridgeton; two sisters, Velma Loatman of Greenwich and Charlotte Coward of Fairton; 13 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren.
Memorial service will be 1 p.m. Saturday at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness, 3060 Glassboro-Crosskeys Road in Glassboro.
Burial will be private.
Instead of flowers, the family suggests contributions in his memory to: Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness, 3060 Glassboro-Crosskeys Road, Glassboro, eN.J. 08028.
Arrangements by Mathis Funeral Home, Glassboro.
2. SSDI: RAYMOND L MOSLEY 08 Aug 1924 04 Nov 2000 (V) 33903 (Fort Myers, Lee, FL) 157-22-7647 New Jersey
127. David Mosley III
Obituary: David Mosley III, 72
FAIRFIELD TOWNSHIP, N.J. - David Mosley of Fairfield Township, formerly of Greenwich, died after a decline in health over the past eight years Friday, Jan. 1, 1999, in his home. He was 72.
Mr. Mosley was born in Salem, he was the son of the late David Jr. and Mary Ridgway Mosley.
He was a veteran of World War II, having served with the United States Army in the European Theater.
He had been employed with the Foster Forbes Glass Company, Milville for 19 years before his retirement in 1988.
Mr. Mosley was a member of Bethany Christian Church, Bridgeton, where he served as a trustee and member of the church choir. He was a member of the Colonial Riders Motorcycle Club and was an avid horseshoe player, gardener and carpenter.
He was the husband of Marion Fisher Mosley, they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in April of 1998.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Floyd Mosley and Ralph Carter and three sisters, Florinda Carney, Dorothy Mosley and Mary Naomi Pierce.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Ronald Mosley and Keith Mosley, both of Fairfield Twp.; three bothers, Forrest Mosley of Dover, Del., Raymond Mosley of Franklinville and Charles Mosley of Bridgeton; two sisters, Velma Loatman of Greenwich and Charlotte Coward of Fairton and four grandchildren, Michelle M. Mosley, Brooke Mosley, Michelle C. Colodny and Corey Davis.
Service will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Bethany Christian Church, 80 South Burlington Road, Bridgeton, where friends may call two hours prior to service. Burial will be in Gouldtown Memorial Park. Arrangements made by the Padgett Funeral Home, Bridgeton.
Obituary: David Mosley III(Source: RMRidgeway 10/99)
David Mosley, III, 72 of Fairfield Township died Friday at home. Born in Salem, son of the late David Jr. and Mary Ridgway Mosley, he had been employed by Foster Forbes Glass Co., Millville, for 19 years, retiring 10 years ago.
An Army veteran of World War II, he served in the European Theatre. A member of Bethany Christian Church, Bridgeton, he served as a trustee and member of the choir. He was a member of the Colonial Riders Motorcycle Club, and enjoyed playing horseshoes, gardening and carpentry.
Surviving are his wife of 50 years, Marion (nee Fisher); two sons, Ronald and Keith, both of Fairfield Township; three brothers, Ernest of Dover, De., Raymond of Franklinville and Charles of Bridgeton; two sisters, Velma Loatman of Greenwich and Charlotte Coward of Fairfield; and four grandchildren. He was predeceased by two brothers Ralph Carter and Floyd; and three sisters, Florinda Carney, Mary Naomi Pierce and Dorothy.
Services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday in the church, 80 South Burlington Road, Bridgeton, where friends may call after 11 a.m. Burial will be in Gouldtown Memorial Park, Fairfield. Arrangements are by the Padgett Funeral Home, Carll's Corner.
128. Mary Naomi "Sweet Spirit" Mosley
1. "Genealogy of John A. Cott of Delaware" 20 pp. from Bridgeton Indian
Center/Rose Marie Ridgeway, 2/13/99.
2. Obituary #1: Mary N. Pierce, 70GLASSBORO, N.J. - Mary N. Pierce of Glassboro died suddenly Saturday, Aug. 15, 1998, in her home. She was 70.
Mrs. Pierce was born in Fort Mott, Salem County, and lived in Pitman for several years before moving to Glassboro, 35 years ago.
She was a housewife and homemaker. She was also a certified nurse's assistant who did private-duty nursing. She also worked for the Visiting Nurses Association of Gloucester County for over 20 years.
Mrs. Pierce enjoyed her flower gardens, reading, camping and spending time with her family.
She was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Glassboro for 45 years. She was also a member of the Colonial Riders Camping Club in Carmel for over 40 years.
She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Lewis V.; three sons, Bruce W. of Saxe, Va., Warren C. of Lockney, W.Va., and Lewis B. of Williamstown; two daughters, Carla A. Prunty of Westville and Mary E. Mosley of Bridgeton; four brothers, David Mosley and Charles Mosley of Bridgeton, Forrest Mosley of Smyrna, Del., and Raymond Mosley of Newfield; two sisters, Velma Loatman of Greenwich and Charlotte Coward of Fairton; 13 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
There will be a memorial service at 7 p.m. Friday at the Kingdom Hall of Johovah's Witnesses, 3060 Glassboro-Cross Keys Road, Glassboro.
Burial will be private.
The family suggests contributions be made to the Kingdom Hall, 3060 Glassboro-Cross Keys Road, Glassboro, NJ 08028, or to the Aura Volunteer Fire Department, R.D. 1, Box 316 A, Glassboro, NJ 08028.
Arrangements by the Mathis Funeral Home of Glassboro.
3. Obituary #2: Mary N. Pierce, 70, of Glassboro died Saturday at home.
Mrs. Pierce was born in Pennsville Township and lived in Pitman for several years before she moved to Glassboro 35 years ago.She was a homemaker and certified nurse's assistant who did private-duty nursing. She also worked for the Visiting Nurses Association of Gloucester County for more than 20 years.
Mrs. Pierce enjoyed flower gardening, reading, camping and spending time with her family. She belonged to the Colonial Riders Camping Club in Carmel for more than 40 years. She was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Glassboro for 45 years.
Surviving are her husband, Lewis V.; three sons, Bruce W. of Saxe, Va., Warren C. of Lockney, W.Va. and Lewis B. of Williamstown; two daughters, Carla A. Prunty of Westville and Mary E. Mosley of Bridgeton; four brothers, David Mosley and Charles Mosley, both of Bridgeton, Forrest Mosley of Smyrna, Del., and Raymond Mosley of Newfield; two sisters, Velma Loatman of Greenwich Township and Charlotte Coward of Fairton; and 13 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Memorial services will be Friday at 7 p.m. in the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 3060 Glassboro-Cross Keys Road, Glassboro. Burial will be private. Contributions may be sent to Kingdom Hall, Glassboro, NJ 08028; or to the Aura Volunteer Fire Department, R.D. No. 1, Box 316A, Glassboro, NJ 08028. Arrangements are by the Mathis Funeral Home in Glassboro.
Services will be noon Monday at the Edwards and Son Funeral Home, 208 E. Commerce St., Bridgeton, where visitors will be received after 11 a.m.
Burial will be in Gouldtown Memorial Park.
4. GEDCOM file from Lorraine Johnson-Gregg 3/10/99: gives "Mary Naomi"
5. Cumberland County Reminder (NJ), 31 March 1999 "Smoke Signals": A Glassboro playground earlier this year was dedicated in memory of the late Mary Naomi Pierce "Sweet Spirit." A member of the Nantcoke Lenni-Lenape Center, she was the wife of Lewis V. Pierce and the mother of five children and grandmother of thirteen. She live in Aura, NJ and died Aug. 15, 1998 at the age of 70.Cyndy Wilks-Mosley, director of the Tri-County Head Start program, said equipment for the playground was installed thanks to donations made in Pierce's memory. She called Pierce a friend to many local families as well as staff members and children who attended Head Start. Wilks-Mosley described Pierce as one of those quiet people in the background who are always supportive and there when needed.
A bronze plaque will be installed at the playground site so future generations who never got to know her will see that here was, according to the inscription, "a sweet spirit and a lover of life."
131. Floyd A. "Proud Pony" Mosley
1. Interview with Sarah Seeney Sullivan at her home at Cheswold, DE 2/12/99. Sarah provided lineage of Floyd Mosley.
2. "Genealogy of John A. Cott of Delaware" 20 pp. from Bridgeton Indian Center/Rose Marie Ridgeway, 2/13/99.
3 Obituary: Floyd A. "Proud Pony" Mosley of Buckshutem Rd., Bridgeton, N.J. was born on January 7, 1938 to David W. and Mary Mosley.He was born in Penns Neck, but spent his formative years in Greenwich, New Jersey where he formed many lasting friendships. His elementary schooling was completed in Greenwich followed by attendance at Bridgeton High School where he graduated in 1958.
In March of 1967 the Great Spirit led Floyd to be joined in matrimony to Karen E. . "Spring Rainbow" Hughes. "Their union was blessed in February of 1973 with the birth of their son, William "Swift Water" Mosley.
During the course of his life Floyd worked for Owens-Illinois for twenty-five years. After the closing of their Bridgeton facility, Floyd found employment at Wheaton Tube Drawing as a Welder-Maintenance mechanic where he earned perfect attendance awards for each year of his employment. He was proud to have served his country for eight years as a member of the N.J. National Guard. For many years Floyd was an active member of the South Jersey Pony Trotting Assn. He was a tribal member of the Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape Indians and he served on the Tribal Council. Floyd took great pride in participating in the rituals and ceremonies of his people. His family bond was enhanced by their involvement in tribal activities. He loved to recount amusing anecdotes at gatherings. He enjoyed pony racing, camping and pow-wows.
He delighted in being in the company of children. No visit to his home was complete without hearing "Have you got a kiss and hug for Uncle Floyd?" His jovial teasing and sense of humor will be missed by all who knew him.
He departed this life on September 10, 1993 while a patient of the South Jersey Hospital System-Bridgeton Division having suffered a stroke six weeks earlier. He leaves to cherish memories of him: A loving wife Karen; a devoted son William; four brothers: Forrest, David and Charles of Bridgeton and Raymond of Franklinville; three sisters: Velma Loatman and Charlotte Coward of Bridgeton and Naomi Pierce of Aura; and a host of many loving relatives and wonderful friends.
PALLBEARERS: Charles L. Mosley, Leroy Pierce, William Carney, Sr., Douglas Johnson, Edward Terry, Larry Sooy. Honorary Pallbearers: Lewis " Gray Squirrel" Pierce, Mark "Quiet Hawk " Gould, Harry J. "Strong Bow " Gould, Matthew "Two Mountains " Harmon.
Sunrise: January 7, 1938 - Sunset September 10, 1993
Service: Wednesday, September 15, 1993, 12 P.M. Sheppard Funeral Home, Route 49 Salem, New Jersey
6. Newspaper obituary: Floyd A. "Proud Pony" Mosley of Bridgeton died Friday at the South Jersey Hospital System, Bridgeton Division.
Born in Lower Penns Neck, Mr. Mosley was an area resident all his life.
He was employed at Wheaton Tube Drawing in Millville as a maintenance welder. Before that he was employed by Owens Illinois Glass Company in Bridgeton for 25 years until its closing.
He was a member of the Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape Indians of New Jersey and was a past Tribal Council member.
He was a 1959 graduate of Bridgeton High School and served in the National Guard from 1958 to 1966. He was a member of the South Jersey Pony Trotting Association, the Colonial Riders Motorcycle Club and the Lenape Turtles Bowman.
Surviving are his wife Karen Hughes Mosley; a son William W. Mosley of Bridgeton; four brothers: Forrest B. Mosley, David W. Mosley III, and Charles D. Mosley, all of Bridgeton, and Raymond L. Mosley of Franklinville; three sisters: Velma Loatman of Greenwich, Naomi Pierce of Aura, Charolette Coward of Bridgeton and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, David W. Mosley II and Mary Mosley Morgan Ridgeway Mosley; a brother Ralph Carter; and two sisters, Florinda Carney and Dorothy Mosley.
Services are Wednesday, noon, at the Russell C. Sheppard Funeral Home, 613 Salem-Quinton Road, Salem. Burial will be in Fernwood Memorial Park Cemetery, Bridgeton. Friends may call Tuesday, 7 p.m., at the funeral home.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the Nanticoke Lenni Lenape Cultural Retention Fund, Box 544, Bridgeton, N.J. 08302.
Karen Elizabeth "Spring Rainbow" Hughes
1. "Genealogy of John A. Cott of Delaware" 20 pp. from Bridgeton Indian Center/Rose Marie Ridgeway, 2/13/99.
2. Date: 30 May 2001
From: willmosleysr@aol.com
Subject: Karen MosleyIt is with deep regret that I announce the passing of my mother Karen "Spring Rainbow" Mosley. She passed away approx 8pm on May 29, 2001. I will announce the Furneral Arrangements later today. Please pass the word to anyone she has touch the lives of.
Will Mosley
3. Date: 30 May 2001
From: wicomicowm@aol.com
Subject: We have lost one of our Own, Regretfull news...It is with remorse and saddeness that I announce the sudden passing of Mrs. Karen Elizabeth Hughes Mosley b. 8/18/1957.
Karen was the daughter of Frank Willard Morris Hughes and Bernice Sammons Hughes and the grand-daughter of the late Francis (Fanny) L.(Street)(Rodgers) Morris orginally from Millsboro, DE and Willard Morris.
Karen was very active in the Nanticoke Lenni Lenape Indian Tribe of NJ were she held the position of tribal Secretary and worked at the Indian Center in Bridgeton. She has touched peoples lives tremendously with her skills and talents bestowed upon her by the creator.
Currently arrangements are:
Viewing is being held from 7-9 pm at Padgett's Funeral Home off of route 77 Bridgeton, NJ
Funeral will be held Saturday, 1 pm at Cheswold Church, Cheswold Delaware.
4. From: Urie Ridgeway
To: mitsawokett@yahoogroups.com
Date: 5/31/01
Subj: [Mitsawokett] obituarie - Karen MosleyBelow is the obituary for Karen Mosley who died suddenly this past tuesday.
KAREN E. "Spring Rainbow" MOSLEY, Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape Tribal AdministratorKaren Elizabeth "Spring Rainbow" Mosley 53, of Fairton, N.J. died suddenly Tuesday May 29th at the Presbyterian Hospital, Pa.
Born in Bridgeton, N.J. daughter of the late Fred W. and Bernice (Sammons) Hughes. The wife of the late Floyd A. "Proud Pony" Mosley. who predeceased her Sept. 1993.
During the course of her life she attended Bowie University, Maryland, and Millville High School for Practical Nursing. She was employed as License Practical Nurse for many years. She was employed by Correction Medical Service at Southwoods Prison.
Karen was recently elected Tribal Administrator for the Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape Tribe. But still she worked at the Southwoods Prison whenever they were short handed during the evening.
She kept very active in the tribe and took great pride in participating in the Spiritual Ceremonies of her people. She loved to work with the young adults, teaching them their cultural and their spiritual way of life. Karen served many years on the Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape Tribal Council, as Council-woman and Secretary.
She leaves to cherish her memories; one son: William W. Mosley, Sr., daughter-in law: Gemma (Loma) Mosley, Two Grandchildren: William Wesley Mosley, Jr. and Alyssa Mary Mosley, Two sisters: Patricia Overstreet, Freda Bhatty, one brother: Ian Hughes all of Vineland, N.J. aunts, uncles, a host
of nieces, nephews, and other relatives as well as many friends.Viewing will be Friday Evening 6:00 to 9:00 PM, at Padgett Funeral Home Rt. 77, Bridgeton, N.J.
Services will be held Saturday June 2nd at the Immanuel Union United Methodist "Manship" Church,Bishop Corner,Cheswold, De. Viewing from 11:30 to 1:00 PM. Funeral Service will follow at 1:00 PM