Biographical Sketch (1932):1372, p. 173. "Johannes, b. Aug. 25, 1789. Resided with his father in Strabane Township. In the census of 1821 of Washington County his family was described as follows: "4 males under 10; 1 female under 10; 1 female 10 to 16; 1 female 16 to 26;" besides himself and his wife."

1789 Baptism:1465,1568, v. 3, p. 20. Johannes Moser born 25 August 1789 to John and Catharine Moser; baptized 30 September 1789. Witnesses, John and Anna Maria McDowell. Performed at Blimyers Lutheran Church, Hopewell Township, York County, Pennsylvania.