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Robert Moore

1778 – 1831

American politician in Pennsylvania, 1778-1831

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About Robert Moore

Lived 1778 – 1831 (aged 52). Robert Moore was an American politician and lawyer.

Robert Moore (March 30, 1778 – January 14, 1831) was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.

Moore was born on a farm near Washington, Pennsylvania. He attended Washington (now Washington & Jefferson) College in Washington, Pennsylvania. He studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1802 and commenced practice in Beaver, Pennsylvania. He served as treasurer of Beaver County, Pennsylvania from 1805 to 1811. He served in the Pennsylvania State Militia in the War of 1812.

Moore was elected as a Republican to the Fifteenth and Sixteenth Congresses. He was not a candidate for renomination. He was elected a member of the American Antiquarian Society in 1820. He resumed the practice of law and was a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 1830 and 1831. He died in Beaver in 1831 and was interred in Beaver Cemetery located within the town of Beaver.

A grandson, Michael D. Harter, was a two-term U.S. Representative from Ohio.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Education
Washington & Jefferson College
Positions held
United States representative, Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Robert Moore's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Robert Moore?

American politician in Pennsylvania, 1778-1831

When was Robert Moore born?

Robert Moore was born on 30 March 1778.

When did Robert Moore die?

Robert Moore died on 14 January 1831.

What was Robert Moore's occupation?

Robert Moore was a politician and lawyer.

What nationality was Robert Moore?

Robert Moore was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Robert Moore

· Wikidata: Q13219725

· DBpedia: Robert Moore (Pennsylvania politician)

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