Augustine Moore (planter)

Augustine Moore (c. 1705-1767) was a prominent planter and landowner in colonial Virginia. He resided in King William County and later in Hanover County. Moore is best known for being the owner of Chelsea plantation, a significant agricultural estate that produced tobacco and other crops using enslaved labor. He played a role in the social and economic life of the Virginia gentry, participating in local government and maintaining extensive familial and business connections throughout the colony. Records indicate he held positions such as Justice of the Peace. His descendants continued to be prominent figures in Virginia society. His plantation, Chelsea, passed down through his family. Details of his life are gleaned from surviving records, including wills, deeds, and court documents.