The surname is also spelled Moates and Motz. (SV-474)
He may have had a brother named Henry. (SV-474)
Joan Moats Mericle says he was born 6 Jun 1794 in WVa or Penn. (SV-474)
He is buried in Racoon township, Gallia co., OH (SV-281)
1820 OH census: Living in Gallia Co. (SV-474)
1830 OH census: Living in Gallia Co. George H. Moats (30-40) with: 1 Male (<5); 2 Males (5-10); 1 Male (10-15); 1 Female and 1 Female (30-40). (<5) (SV-474) Next door to Henry Crass (sic)
1835 He witnessed a deed of sale for 40 acres for Henry Cress in Gallia co., OH (SV-288)
1840 OH census: Living in Gallia Co. aged 40-50; 2 males 15-20 (John W. & George E.); 1 male 10-15 (William); 1 male <5 (Josiah); 1 female 40-50 (Margaret); 1 female 10-15 (Mary A.); 2 females 5-10 (Elizabeth & Christina). (SV-714) Note: Next door to Henry Cres (sic)
1850 OH census: Living in Gallia co. aged 55 with: Margaret 54; George 26; William 24; Mary 21; Elizabeth 19; Christina 16; Josiah 11. (SV-714)
1860 OH census: Living in Waterloo (SV-474)