JOHN MOORE
The subject of this sketch was born in Union County, this State, September 22, 1836. His parents were Harvey and Magdalena Moore early settlers of this county. On April 3, 1859, he married Miss Catherine Markley, who was born in May 1842, in Marion County; she was a daughter of Aaron and Margaret Markley. To them have been born six children, five of whom are now living, viz.: Emma M., Thomas C., Cyrus A., Margaret A. and Ida M. In 1870, he settled in the northwestern portion of Jackson Township, where he now resides. He served as Trustee of Jackson Township. He is the owner of 240 acres of land, and a zealous member of the Disciple Church.