John P. Moore

John P. Moore (December 12, 1856 – October 1, 1918) was an American politician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland Senate from 1900 to 1914. He served as mayor of Snow Hill.

Early life John P. Moore was born on December 12, 1856, in Snow Hill, Maryland, to Margaret Gordon (née Toadvine) and John R. P. Moore. He graduated from Snow Hill Academy and Delaware College (later University of Delaware).

Career Moore was a member of the mill and lumber business Richardson, Moore & Smith. He later became a partner. Moore was also associated with Smith, Moore & Co. with state senator John Walter Smith. He also served as president of the Snow Hill Electric Light Company, director of the First National Bank of Snow Hill, stockholder of the Snow Hill Coal and Ice Company and a member of the firm R. F. Ayers & Co. He served as chairman of the Democratic State Central Committee of Worcester County for several years. In 1900, Moore was a candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives, but was defeated by William Humphreys Jackson. He also served as the mayor of Snow Hill for several terms.

Personal life Moore married and had three children, Mrs. Samuel K Dennis, Mrs. William R. Bishop and John P. Jr. He was a member of the Protestant Episcopal Church.

Moore died on October 1, 1918, at his home in Snow Hill. He was buried at Makemie Memorial Presbyterian Church graveyard in Snow Hill.