"(V) John D., son of Morris D. Moore, was born at Lowville, New York, May 15, 1853. He was educated in the public schools and Lowville Academy. He was deputy postmaster for eight years, and then for twelve years was a druggist. He then became associated with his brothers in the manufacture of doors, blinds and sash under the firm name of M. D. Moore Sons. In 1896 he engaged in the fire and life insurance business. In 1903 his son, J. Yale, was admitted as partner under the firm name of J. D. Moore & Son. He was for a number of years chief engineer of the Lowville fire department. He is a Republican. He married, May 15, 1879, Deck M., born December 31, 1855, daughter of Flavius M. and Elvira E. (Henry) Arthur, and granddaughter of Elisha and Martha (Moore) Arthur. Flavius M. Arthur was born November 10, 1815, died June 23, 1898; he was a farmer; he married, October 10, 1843, Elvira E. Henry, who died June 3, 1885. Children of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur: 1. Mary A., born September 17, 1844; married Charles D. Moore, brother of John D. Moore, mentioned above. 2. Elvira E., September 18, 1847; married Wallace T. Brooks; died January 20, 1900. 3. Emma M., April 6, 1852; married William H. Morrison. 4. Deck M., aforementioned as the wife of John D. Moore. 5. Harriet A., September 24, 1861; married J. Leonard Bush; died June 14, 1888. Mr. and Mrs. Moore have one son, J. Yale, born February 27, 1882; educated at Lowville Academy; associated in business with his father; married, May 19, 1906, Flora Caroline, daughter of Philip Keiner, of Baltimore, Maryland."
