BIO:  William Moore, York County, PA

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History of York County, Pennsylvania.  John Gibson, Historical Editor.
Chicago: F. A. Battey Publishing Co., 1886.
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Part II, Biographical Sketches, Chanceford Township, Pg 91

WILLIAM MOORE, son of John and Elizabeth (Ellison) Moore, was born January 20, 
1846, on the old family homestead in Chanceford Township.  His grandfather, 
Samuel Moore, a native of Scotland, came to America and settled in Chanceford 
Township.  He died in 1836.  He had eight children – four sons and four daughters 
– the father of our subject being the eldest son.  John Moore, subject’s father, 
was by occupation a cooper, and died in 1878, leaving three children:  William, 
Samuel H. and John A.  Our subject served a three-years’ apprenticeship at 
carpentering, and for seventeen years worked at that trade.  Mr. Moore is now 
engaged in general farming.  He was married, in 1868, to Miss Mary E. Shaw, of 
Chanceford Township.  They have three children:  Lemon S., Maggie S. and Ida E.  
Mr. Moore is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.