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- "George MOORE is one of the leading farmers of Sugar Creek Township,Parke County and is probably one of the oldest settlers of this regionnow living. Since 1831, or when he was a lad of 7, his history hasbeen identified with that of this county. In 1847 he bought 80 acresof wild land, which is now comprised within the limits of his presentfarm, and which has since been doubled in extent. This place hecleared nearly all by himself and he has been a very industrious manand hard worker. On the place may be found a pleasant and commodiousresidence, barns and other outbuildings which are kept up in a neatand thrifty manner, befitting the times. The birth of Mr. Moore tookplace October 24, 1824, in Wabash Township, which is now comprisedwithin the limits of Parke County, it being in the southern part. Oursubject is a son of James and Sally HEISE Moore, the former born inPennsylvania in 1786, and the latter in Ohio. James Moore was rearedin the usually manner of farmer lads and adopted agricultural pursuitsfor his life work. He remained with his parents until attaining hismajority and with them emigrated to Ohio from the Keystone State. Hemarried the daughter of George Heise a pioneer of Ohio and soon afterbrought his wife to Parke County where he had previously entered land.At the end of a few years he left that place and, going to MontgomeryCounty bought a small farm near Waveland. He was quite successful as afarmer, though extremely conservative. He brought up his six childrento be useful and intelligent citizens. Of the number our subject isthe eldest in order of birth, the others being as follows; Squire;Julia A., wife of William HOGETT; Margaret J., wife of WashingtonYOAKLEY; Samuel; and Melissa, now Mrs. Emanuel LIGHTER. The father wasa supporter of the Whig party and in the War of 1812 fought withHarrison & Scott. He departed this life October 5, 1875. His wife haddied many years previous, on September 11, 1849. The youth of GeorgeMoore was passed in assisting his father on his farm and on reachingan age when he wished to be independent; he began working by the monthfor neighboring farmers, receiving small wages. Thus he continued forseveral years, and then commenced learning the carpenter?s trade,working for about 3 years with the man who was his teacher in thatline of business. His next move was to go into partnership with abrother, and together they built some of the best houses and barns tobe found in the northern part of Parke County. It was on the 25th ofAugust 1857 that a marriage ceremony was performed which united thefortunes of our subject and Sarah C, daughter of Isaac PICKARD. Theyhave 3 living children: William A.; James M. whose wife was formerlyMiss Minnie PHIPPS; and Sarah who became the wife of Miles RATCLIFF asketch of whom may be found in another portion of this work. In earlylife Mr. Moore was a member of the Masonic fraternity, belonging toHarrisburg Lodge No. 314. He deposits his ballot in favor of themeasures and men advocated by the Republican Party. For a man of hisage he is exceedingly active and vigorous, bidding fair to live manyyears in the enjoyment of the fruits of his years of toil. Hepossesses the friendship and high regard of all who have the pleasureof making his acquaintance. - Portrait & Biographical Records ofMontgomery, Parke & Fountain Counties, Indiana. Chicago: ChapmanBrothers, 1893, Page 672";http://www.rootsweb.com/~inparke/Biographies/MParkeBiographies.htm
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