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E. H. Moore

1852 – 1908

Former American politician

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Lived 1852 – 1908 (aged 55). E. H. Moore was a lawyer.

Edward Harris Moore (November 8, 1852 – April 13, 1908) was an American Democratic politician and lawyer. He represented Bolivar County in the Mississippi State Senate from 1894 to 1908, and was its president pro tempore from 1904 to 1908.

Early life Edward Harris Moore was born on November 8, 1852, in Huntsville, Alabama. He was the son of William Henry Moore (died 1891) and Margaret (Harris) Moore. Moore was re-elected on November 7, 1895, for the 1896–1900 term. In 1896, Moore became chairman of the Senate's Judicial Committee. During this term, Moore served in the following Senate committees: Rules; Local & Private Registration; Corporations; Levees; and Insurance. and was succeeded in the 1908–1912 term by John C. Burrus.

Moore died at his home in Cleveland, Mississippi, on April 13, 1908, and was survived by his wife and daughter.

Personal life Moore married Martha Montgomery on December 4, 1873, in Bolivar County. was a descendant of Mississippi's Territorial Secretary Cato West. Edward and Martha had one daughter, Lotta Clark. Lotta was married to Vicksburg lawyer A. A. Armstead.

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Who was E. H. Moore?

former American politician

When was E. H. Moore born?

E. H. Moore was born on 8 November 1852.

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E. H. Moore died on 13 April 1908.

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E. H. Moore was a lawyer.

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