Zeba Clark Moore

From The Portrait and Biographical Album of Rock County, Wis., publ, 1889 - page 814, 815

ZEBA CLARK MOORE, a representative farmer of Magnolia Township, residing on section 8, has been a resident of this county since the early days of its history. He was born in the town of Montgomery, N.Y., February 28, 1834, and is a son of William and Phila (WRIGHT) MOORE, the father is a native of Germany, and the mother of New York. William MOORE received his education in his native land and after his emigration turned his attention to farming, which occupation he followed until his death. He was married in this country, and in 1858, emigrated with his family to Rock County, Wis., locating first in Johnstown Township, where he made his home until 1861, when he removed to Magnolia Township. Purchasing 140 acres of land on section 8, the family removed to their new home, a little log cabin which is still standing and is used as a side building by our subject. The father there continued to reside, engaged in agricultural pursuits, until his death, which occurred on the 18th day of February, 1873. He was one of the highly respected and honored citizens of the community, and his death was a loss not only to his family but to many friends. His excellent wife survived her husband until November, 1879, when she too was called to her final rest. Both were members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and took great interest in church work, training their children to love and respect the teachings of the Bible. This early instruction has not been forgotten by them for all have become respectable men and women, occupying useful and responsible positions in life. Their family numbered nine sons and two daughters, all of whom attained to mature years - Philander W. is now living in New York in the town of Gloversville; Montgomery, one of the first settlers of Wisconsin, died in this State; Ambrose, who was a leading citizen of Magnolia, died in 1877; William died in Black River County, N.Y.; Philip was a resident of this State during its pioneer days, but later returned to New York, where his death occurred many years ago; Betsy M. became the wife of Peter MERRITT, of Albany County, N.Y.; John E. is a minister of the Adventist faith, now in Otter Tail County, Minn.; Caroline became the wife of James CHRISTIE, and died in 1870, her husband's death occurring in 1872; Francis O. died in Los Angeles, Cal., in 1883; Clinton W. is engaged in farming in the town of Magnolia. Our subject was twenty years of age at the time of the removal of the family from New York to Rock County, since which time, he has been numbered among its citizens. He assisted his father in the cultivation of the farm until the 12th day of February, 1865, when he enlisted in Company I, of the 44th Wisconsin Infantry, but was discharged in July the same year on account of disability caused from the exposure and hardships incident to army life. While in the service he did duty at Nashville, Tenn., Paducah, Ky., and at Eastport, Ala. After his return, being broken down in health, he was compelled to lay aside the duties of the farm for some time. On the 1st day of January, 1862, Mr. MOORE and Miss Fannie B. RODD were united in marriage. The lady was born on Prince Edward Island, January, 4, 1846, and is a daughter of John and Caroline (HORN) RODD, whose sketch appears on another page of this volume. Six children have been born unto Mr. and Mrs. MOORE, all born on the old homestead. Phila M., the eldest, is the wife of Harry BLAKELY, a farmer of Nebraska; Carrie E. is now the wife of Herman SCHRODER, of Center township, Weltha E., Edith A., Mary F. and Zelia D. complete the family. Mr. MOORE is now the owner of the old homestead consisting of 120 acres of arable land. Since coming into his possessions he has made improvements upon it, and the farm is considered one of the best in Magnolia Township. The stock is of the best grades, the barns and outbuildings are well kept and every thing about the place denotes the thrift and industry of the owner. In his pleasant home he is surrounded by all the comforts of life, and he has become one of the well-to-do farmers of the community. Mr. MOORE casts his ballot with the Democratic party, and has been called upon to fill various township offices, and discharges his duties in a manner satisfactory to all concerned. Socially, he is a member of the Masonic fraternity of Evansville. Energetic and progressive, he has made his life a success, and has won the respect of all with whom business or pleasure have brought him in contact.

Submitted By Carol