Bucks County PA Archives Biographies.....Vandegrift, Moses
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Source: History of Bucks County, Pennsylvania; edited by 
J.H. Battle; A. Warner & Co.; 1887
Bensalem Township


MOSES VANDEGRIFT farmer and stock-grower, P.O. Eddington, 
was born on the farm on which he now resides, and which he 
owns, June 5, 1841.  He is a son of John and Susannah 
(Sipler) Vandegrift, natives of this county, and of Holland 
Dutch descent.  His ancestors were among the pioneers of 
Bucks county, and were usually farmers.  Our subject's 
father was not an exception to this rule, and also followed 
farming.  He died in 1877 on the farm now owned by his son 
Moses.  This farm has been in the possession of the family 
over 100 years. Moses is the third of seven children, and 
the oldest now living.  He was reared on the farm in 
Eddington, where he received his education.  He has made 
farming a successful business.  He was married in 1878 to 
Sally, daughter of Stricklin Knight.  She is of French and 
German descent.  Their children are;  Walter, Rolland, and 
Fannie.  In politics he is a democrat.  He has held the 
offices of supervisor and assessor.