Robert J. Moore
Robert J. Moore | |
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| Texas State Representative from District 71 (Washington County) | |
| In office January 9, 1883 – January 8, 1889 | |
| Preceded by | |
| Succeeded by | [1] |
| Member of the Washington County Commission | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1844 Navasota, Texas, USA |
| Political party | Republican |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence | Brenham, Texas |
| Alma mater | Hearne Academy |
| Occupation | Teacher, postmaster, politician |
Robert James Moore (1844–?) was a teacher and Republican politician who served three terms in the Texas Legislature. He was born in Navasota, Texas in 1844.[2] After the American Civil War, he became active in the Republican Party. He first served as a county commissioner, and was then elected to the 18th Legislature. He took office in 1883, representing the 71st District, in Washington County. He was re-elected twice. During the 1886 election cycle, Moore was jointly endorsed by the People's Party.[3][4] In his first two terms, Moore lived in Brenham, and moved to Washington in his final term.[4]
He was married and had three children.
See also[]
- African-American officeholders during and following the Reconstruction era
References[]
- ^ "Texas Legislators: Past & Present - Mobile".
- ^ Freedom's Lawmakers by Eric Foner Louisiana State University Press (1996) page 153
- ^ "TSHA | Moore, R. J." www.tshaonline.org.
- ^ a b "Robert James Moore". Legislative Reference Library of Texas. Retrieved October 13, 2021.
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