OBITUARIES:  A. J. Moore, 19 Sep 1919 - Smith County, TX

Contributed by Dr. Alma Moore Freeland
Submitted by East Texas Genealogical Society
P. O. Box 6967, Tyler, TX 75711

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Originally published in East Texas Family Records, 
Volume 14 Number 1, Spring 1990 on page 44. 

Note:  Some of the dates and spelling of names vary from other
records. - Dr. Alma Moore Freeland


The Troup Banner

A. J. MOORE PASSES AWAY

At f o'clockk p.m. Friday, Sept. 19, the spirity of A. J. Moore took 
its flisht after he had suffered an illness of several years duration.
He was born in Mississippi december 13, 1848, and was, therefore, in 
his 71st year.  In his younger days he was one of the most active men
in the community both in business and in political and community
matters; but in later years he had retired from more active pursuits 
and was devoted wholly to his religion and his home life.

A. J. Moore and miss Dorothy Melton were married in 1870, and she
survives him, together with six sons born to them as follows:  Pro.
C. M. Moore of Dallas, Lee Moore of Kerens, S. G. Moore of Hereford, 
Prof. John of Tyler, Jack, Jr., recently going from Troup to Longview,
and Sam of Waco.

The remains were laid to rest Sunday afternoon at Union Grove, Rev. 
J. A. C. Bridges of Arp conducting funeral services at the residence 
and Rev. E. F. Thompson of our community delivering an address at the
graveside.  Thus ends the career of a good man, one whom all Troup 
respected.

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Tyler Courier Times - Sept. 20, 1919

PROMINENT CITIZEN OF TROUP DIED YESTERDAY AFTERNOON

Mr. A. J. Moore, one of the oldest and best known citizens of Troup,
died at his home there yesterday afternoon after an illness of 
several months.

Deceased was about 89 years of age and had lived in Troup for many
years.  Some years ago he suffered from a stroke of paralysis from
which he never entirely recovered.

Mr. Moore is survived by his widow and several sons, Prof. J. E. 
Moore of this city, Pro. Charles Moore of Dallas, and others
residing at Troup.

The funeral will likely be held at Troup tomorrow.

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ANDREW JACKSON MOORE

Born in De Kalb, Kemper County, Mississippi, December 13, 1848.

He was seventy-one years at his death in Troup, Texas, Smith County,
September 19, 1919

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