MOORE, HUGH

MOORE, VEENEN

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Date: 4/16/2013 at 15:37:43

The 1880 History of Poweshiek County Iowa

Sugar Creek Township

Page 687-8

MOORE, HUGH -- Resides on section 33, township 78 north, of range 16 west. Was born in what is now Lawrence county, Pennsylvania, December 25, 1798, hence is now eighty-two years of age. He was brought up in the country of his birth and lived there until the year 1865, where he followed the business of a farmer for the most part, teaching school in the winter. He is a man of more than ordinary intelligence, and has very strong political convictions. He is a Republican and is true blue. He came to Iowa in 1865 and resided in New Sharon about three years and then removed to the farm where he now resides, with his son, Alexander. He served for ten years as justice of the peace and one term of three years as Recorder and Register in Lawrence county, Pennsylvania. He was married in 1827, to Jane Veenen. Pointing to her he remarked: "This is the same little girl." She is now eighty-eight years of age, but quick, active and intelligent. They have had nine children, of whom three are now living: Milton, Alexander and David R.