JOSEPH J. MOORE

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         Joseph J. Moore, whose entire life was spent within the borders of Louisa county, was for a number of years numbered among its progressive and successful agriculturists. He was born in this county on the 27th of June, 1854, a son of Frank J. and Lucinda (Duncan) Moore, natives of Tennessee. The parents came to Louisa county as early as the ‘30s and were numbered among the pioneers of this district, taking their share in the work of developing the raw prairies into fertile and productive fields. Here they both passed away.

         Joseph J. Moore, who was the eldest in the family of ten children, remained at home, giving his father the benefit of his assistance about the home farm until his marriage, which occurred on the 27th of February, 1879. His wife, who in her maidenhood was Miss Nettie E. Baird, was a daughter of John and Mary (Acheson) Baird, natives of Ohio, who came to Louisa county in 1854, locating on the farm which was the birthplace of Mrs. Moore and where she continues to reside. Their family consisted of nine children. They remained residents of this county throughout the remainder of their lives, the father passing away January 23, 1899, and the mother on the 4th of March, 1896.

         Immediately after his marriage Mr. Moore began farming on his own account and in 1891 purchased the old Baird homestead, which remained his home throughout the remainder of his life. For a number of years he was engaged in general agricultural pursuits here and his efforts in this direction met with gratifying results for he was progressive in his ideas, possessed good business ability, pursued modern methods and gave close application to his affairs—qualities which are potent and effective forces in the successful conduct of any enterprise.

         Three children were born until Mr. and Mrs. Moore, as follows: Bessie Beuletta, who was born March 14, 1881, and who attended college at Cedar Falls and for five years was engaged in teaching; Nellie L., born October 9, 1885, who acquired her education at Cedar Falls and is now engaged in teaching school; and Frank A., born September 30, 1892, and who is now operating the home farm for his mother.

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         The family all hold membership in the United Presbyterian church and are well known and highly esteemed in the community in which they reside. Mr. Moore belonged to the Presbyterian church and was a gentleman of most exemplary life. Believing that the liquor traffic is the greatest evil against which the country has to contend he gave stalwart support to the prohibition party and was likewise interested in all matters which had to do with the moral advancement of the community. He passed away on the 5th of March, 1911, at which time the community lost one of its most highly respected and esteemed residents, whose life had ever been in harmony with high ideals and actuated by noble purposes. His widow continues to reside upon the old home place upon which her entire life has been spent. She has ever exemplified high qualities of heart and mind and has won the regard and friendship of her neighbors and acquaintances.