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PARKER MOORE
Was born February 28,1826, in Scioto County, Ohio. His father Lewis Moore, was born in Pennsylvania January 4, 1797, and, on the 4th day of January, 1816, married Patience Truitt, a native of Armstrong County, Penn., then residing in Scioto County, Ohio. They were the parents of ten children, namely: Nancy, Aaron, Amanda, Rhoda, Parker, John, Lewis, Sarah, Mary and Patience, of whom Nancy, Aaron and John are deceased.
The father was a farmer, and followed that occupation during life. He sometimes built flat-boats while living in Ohio, and, loading them with farm produce, sold it to towns along the river. He came with his family to Delaware County, Ind, in 1829, and entered land in Center Township, where he cleared and improved a farm. He died November 20, 1841. His wife died September 22, 1874.
Parker, the subject of this sketch, was but three years of age when he came to this county, and grew up with very limited educational advantages. At the age of twenty-three years, he married Miss Martha, daughter of John and Harriet Smith, who died December 10, 1871, leaving four children — Caroline, William R., George W. and Parker T.
August 8, 1872, he was wedded to his present companion, Mrs. Christina Ribble, daughter of’ Gilpin E. Cook, and widow of the late Andrew N. Ribble, of this county. Her parents came to Delaware County in 1846, where the mother died in 1854. The father then moved to Blackford County, Ind, where he was engaged in milling operations until his death, which occurred in 1861. Mr. Moore owns and occupies the old homestead, having purchased the interest of the other heirs. He is a successful farmer and an active friend to public improvements, especially the cause of education. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, an upright, honorable man, and enjoys the good will of all who know him. ... [Contributed by Jan Dwyer, 12/2002.]
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[Children of John Smith and Harriett Preston]
... Martha (now deceased) was the wife of Parker Moore ...
