Biographical Sketch of John H. Moore, Greene County, Missouri,
North Springfield

>From "History of Greene County, Missouri," St. Louis: Western
Historical Company, 1883.

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Is a native of Giles County, Tenn., born August 2, 1829.  His parents
were John and Elizabeth Moore, the latter of whom died in Tennessee in 
May, 1838.  In November, 1840, his father and the rest of the family 
came and settled in Pulaski (now Webster) county, Missouri, where they
lived three years, then moved into Greene county, locating on a farm 
just east of Springfield. Three years later they moved to Stone county,
where the father died, and where John H. afterwards served as county
judge.  At twenty-two years old, the subject of this sketch began lear-
ning the carpenter's trade in Arkansas, at which he worked, off and on,
till the fall of 1865.  He then went to Cassville, in Barry county,
where he engaged in the dry goods business for a year.  In 1866 he was
elected sheriff, and re-elected in 1868.  In 1870 was elected county
treasurer, and at the expiration of his term, moved to Verona, Lawrence
county, Missouri, and engaged in the hotel business.  Mr. Moore came to
North Springfield in May, 1874, and has held several city officies 
since, being, at this writing, mayor of the city.  During the civil war
Mr. Moore served as a lieutenant in the Home Guards of Stone county, 
and in 1862 was enrolled in Company K, 72nd regiment, Enrolled Missouri
Militia, and served as captain for about a year.  He was then detailed
as captain of a company in the 7th provisional regiemtn, Missouri State
Militia, and served till November, 1864.  Subsequently, he joined the
15th Missouri cavalry, and was finally mustered out in August, 1865. On
September 25, 1853, he married Emeline Melton, of Stone county.  They 
have four children living: William B., John E., Eliza C. and Jeptha O.
They have lost five children.  Mr. Moore is a member of the Temple of
Honor, and R. T. of T.  He is an upright, trustworthy citizen, and has 
a strong hold on the good will of North Springfield citizens.

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