Moore, Charles O 1845 - 1936

MOORE, ERICKSON, JEWELL, MEYRICK, BARNARD

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Decorah Newspaper, February 19, 1936

Charles Moore, Pioneer Resident, Died on Sunday

Masonic Funeral Will Be Held In Decorah Wednesday Afternoon.

Charles Moore, pioneer resident of Winneshiek County,died Sunday at 10:15 A.M. after an illness of several years. Mr. Moore was 90 years old and would have observed his 91st birthday March 30th.

A Masonic funeral will be held Wednesday at 2 P.M. from the Ness funeral home. Burial will be in Phelps Cemetery.

Charles Moore was born March 30, 1845 in Belvidere, (Boone count.) Illinois. He lived in Belvidere with his parents until 1850 when the Moore family made a memorable journey to Winneshiek county. The trip was a dangerous one in those days as well as a tedious one. Seven oxen pulled their canvas covered wagon and after many hardships they arrived in Decorah. At that time there were only two cabins here. One cabin was inhabited by the Day family where the Winneshiek hotel is now located. The other cabin was on "Goose Island."

The first evening they camped in West Decorah were Ed Casey's house now is located. Then they settled on a 160 acre farm one mile north and one mile west of Decorah on the Bluffton road. It was here that Mr. Moore lived nearly all his life.

On Aug. 7, 1867 he was married to Miss Gustava Erickson at Springwater, north of Decorah, and to this union three children were born. Two preceded their father in death - Ida (Mrs. Frank Jewell) and Dr. Henry Moore. The only surviving son is J.L. Moore of Decorah, rural mail carrier.

During the recent years of the depression Mr. Moore would often tell of experiences he encountered during the early years. Those were days of real depression, according to Mr. Moore. At one time, he had told, his family living on boiled corn and salt for six weeks. Although there was plenty of game, deer, etc., none of the early settlers had guns and ammunition.

Mr. Moore also owned a house in Decorah where he lived several years. He was one of the best known residents of Winneshiek county and he will be sadly missed by everyone who knew him. In addition to his son, he is also survived by his widow, Mrs. Moore who is 85 years of age.

Mr. Moore was a member of the Winneshiek County Board of Supervisors several years ago and also served as chairman of the board.

Those from away who expect to attend the funeral are Mrs. Nelle Meyrick and Miss Catherine Moore, both of Chicago, Ill., and Mrs. Emma Barnard of Arkansas City, Kan.

Decorah Public Opinion, February 20, 1936

C.O. Moore, 90, Pioneer Here Died Sunday
Born in Illinois Was a Resident Here Since 1850

Charles O. Moore, one of Winneshiek County's well known and beloved pioneers passed away on Sunday morning, Feb 16 at 10:15 o'clock at his farm home in Decorah township about two miles N.W. of Decorah. He had been in failing health for the past four weeks.

He passed away on the same farm that his father pre-empted from the government in 1850, when he and his wife came from Illinois more than 85 years ago.

Mr. Moore was born in Belvidere, Boone County, Illinois March 30 1845 coming here with his parents in 1850 where he had been a continous resident. The parents made the trip here by covered wagon, seven oxen pulling the wagon. They naturally encountered many hardships. When they arrived there were only two cabins here, one which was occupied by the Day family first settlers here.

They then settled on the 160 acre farm two miles N.W. of Decorah where Mr. Moore grew to manhood and continued farming activities until about 1911 when he and Mrs. Moore moved to Decorah to reside.

On August 7, 1867, Mr. Moore was united in marriage to Gustava Erickson, their marriage taking place at Springwater, north of Decorah. Three children were born to the union. A son, Dr. Henry W Moore, passed away about 31 years ago and a daughter, Ida (Mrs. Frank Jewell) passed away abut 13 years ago. The surviving son is J.L. Moore, rural mail carrier out of the Decorah post office. The bereaved wife and mother, who is 85 years of age also survives. Much sympathy is extended to them.

Mr. Moore experienced many hardships here in the early days, his family living on boiled corn and salt for six weeks. Of course there was much wild game, but the early settlers being without guns or ammunition were unable to secure any of the game.

Mr. and Mrs. Moore celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary in 1927.

Mr. Moore was a prominent and efficient member of the Winneshiek Board of Supervisors for six years. He was a progressive, able and upright citizen and the high place he held in the respect and esteem of his neighbors had been worthily won by many years of honorable and straight forward dealing.

Mr. Moore was a prominent member of the Masonic order of this city, the funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Ness and Ness funeral home, the funeral being conducted by the Masons. Rev. A. Birchenough of Grace Episcopal officiated and interment was in Phelps Cemetery.

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