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Name |
Moores, I.R. |
Born |
1831 |
Birthplace |
Danville, Illinois |
Places of residence |
Salem, Oregon |
Titles & honors |
Grand Reciever to the Grand Lodge of Oregon. |
Father |
Isaac Ross Moores |
Mother |
Jane Alexander |
Notes |
This elder Isaac was born in Madison County, Kentucky in 1796. Isaac Ross Moores and Jane Alexander arrived in Oregon Territory 20 Oct 1852 and settled his claim 10 Oct 1853. The claim was Number 3055 |
Occupation |
Assistant Secretary of State (1866) |
Spouse |
Ellen R. Lamon |
Children |
Ross E. Moores Carroll L. Moores Wylie Moores Charles H. Moores |
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2011.1.0019 - Diary
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2011.1.0020 - Diary
Excelsior diary of 1873 kept by I. R. Moores. "I. R. Moores Portland Oregon written on the first inner page. Pocket in the back used for notes and papers. No papers were found in the pocket. In the calendar, Moores makes note of special events on certain days, for example, on Saturday, August 2nd he writes, "Great Fire in Portland". He also records various transactions and taxes paid.
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2011.1.0021 - Diary
Excelsior diary for 1870. "I. R. Moores Salem Oregon Dec. 25th 1869" written on the inside of the cover. As with his previous diaries, I. R. Moores uses his diary as an account book and calendar. "1870" written in black ink in the cover.
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2011.1.0022 - Diary
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2011.1.0023 - Diary
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2011.1.0024 - Diary
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2011.1.0039 - Correspondence
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2011.1.0040 - Program
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