John Moore was born in' Ohio on January 16, 1829. He came to Foster County in 1883 to make his home.
In 1851 he was married to Rebecca Perkins. They had four children.
Mr. Moore was a member of the Masonic Lodge and was one of the founders of the Methodist Church in Carrington.
Mr. Moore died November 11, 1903. He was buried at Carrington.
Source: A History of Foster County 1983 Page 33B