Butler County KS Archives Obituaries.....Moore, Robert F. April 12, 1902
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Walnut Valley Times, April 18, 1902, Volume XXXIII, Number 13
BOB MOORE IS DEAD

Robert F. Moore, a pioneer in and a citizen of Benton township for many years, 
died ona farm at Boling, near Leavenworth, Saturday, April 12. He came to 
Kansas to Lawrence in 1855. He was one of Capt. Abbott's company in the Free 
state troubles and was at Lawrence when it was sacked and burned. He enlisted 
in Co. B. 12th Kansas and participated in all that regiment's engagements. he 
was captured and was one of the 216 hostages held for the safety as the 
Alabama's crew. In 1870, Mr. Moore came to Benton township and was identified 
with its material and political affairs until about six years ago when he was 
appointed to a position in the penitentiary and removed to Lansing. He received 
the republican nomination and made the race for governor on the ticket 
with "Farmer" A. W. Smith, the entire ticket defeated by the pepulists. Mr. 
Moore possessed a kindly heart and many good traits and many Butler county 
people will learn of his demise with regret.

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