Data source is Frank Mooma. (deceased)
Benjamin was born with the surname of Moomaw, however a school teacher in Curryville misspelled it Mooma and he retained that spelling. While he never legally changed the spelling of his name, he used it ever since. (information from his son, Frank)
Father:Adam MOOMAW (b. 27 JUN 1824, Clark Co., OH - d. 18 DEC 1898) Mother:Rachel DOYLE (b. MAR 1852, IN - d. 6 JUN 1905)
Spouse 1:Pearl E. GLASCOCK (b. 4 MAR 1895, New London, Ralls, MO - d. 9 MAY 1995, Hannibal, Marion, MO)
Children:
1. Francis Merwin "Frank" MOOMA (b. 13 JUN 1918, Saverton, Ralls Co., MO - d. 30 MAR 1999, Chico, Butte Co., CA)
2. Melba Dean MOOMA (b. 1 JUL 1919, Saverton, Ralls Co., MO - d. 5 APR 2001, Hannibal, Marion Co., MO)