James Moore, W. Feliciana Parish, Louisiana
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Dr. James Moore,  W. Feliciana Parish, Louisiana
     Within the limits of Tensas parish resides Dr. James Moore, planter
and retired physician, Waterproof, La., a man of recognized worth and
substantial, progressive spirit.  He owes his nativity to West Feliciana
parish, where he was born in 1829, being a son of Wiley and Jane
(Mattingly) Moore.  The father was born in the Old North State in 1796
and was a planter by occupation.  In 1812, when but a boy, he went to
Kentucky and there remained until about 1820, when he located in
Louisiana.  He married Miss Jane Mattingly in 1825, and to them were
born these children, who are named in the order of their births as
follows: Sarah (wife of B. F. Boney), Dr. James, Mary and one deceased
brother, Willis.  The father took a great interest in political affairs,
and although he never aspired to office he was several times called upon
to fill local offices of his parish.  His death occurred in 1845. Dr.
James Moore received his education in different colleges of the state
and graduated from one of the most prominent in 1855.  He began for
himself as a school teacher and followed this profession for several
years after coming to Tensas parish.  In l861 he selected as his
companion in life Miss Emma L. Miller, daughter of James and Catherine
Miller, very old settlers of Tensas parish.  To Mr. and Mrs. Moore were
born five interesting children, two of whom are yet living: Kate (wife
of W. H. Newton) and Benjamin.  Dr. Moore received his medical education
at the Tulane university, of Louisiana, and received his diploma from
that institution in 1859. From that time until the breaking out of the
War he practiced continuously, but since then he has divided his time
with other occupations.  In 1862 he entered Cameron's battery and
Harrison's regiment of Louisiana, was chosen surgeon of the battery and
this position held until the final surrender.  He is one of the
excellent citizens of the parish and is respected by all.

From Biographical and Historical Memoires of Louisiana, volume 2, p.
264-265.
Submitted by Mike Miller