Moore, James

Submitted by Mike Miller.

Within the limits of Tensas parish resides Dr. James Moore, planter and retired physician, Waterproof, La., a man of recognized worth and substantial, progressive spirit. He owes his nativity to West Feliciana parish, where he was born in 1829, being a son of Wiley and Jane (Mattingly) Moore. The father was born in the Old North State in 1796 and was a planter by occupation. In 1812, when but a boy, he went to Kentucky and there remained until about 1820, when he located in Louisiana. He married Miss Jane Mattingly in 1825, and to them were born these children, who are named in the order of their births as follows: Sarah (wife of B. F. Boney), Dr. James, Mary and one deceased brother, Willis. The father took a great interest in political affairs, and although he never aspired to office he was several times called upon to fill local offices of his parish. His death occurred in 1845. Dr. James Moore received his education in different colleges of the state and graduated from one of the most prominent in 1855. He began for himself as a school teacher and followed this profession for several years after coming to Tensas parish. In l861 he selected as his companion in life Miss Emma L. Miller, daughter of James and Catherine Miller, very old settlers of Tensas parish. To Mr. and Mrs. Moore were born five interesting children, two of whom are yet living: Kate (wife of W. H. Newton) and Benjamin. Dr. Moore received his medical education at the Tulane university, of Louisiana, and received his diploma from that institution in 1859. From that time until the breaking out of the War he practiced continuously, but since then he has divided his time with other occupations. In 1862 he entered Cameron's battery and Harrison's regiment of Louisiana, was chosen surgeon of the battery and this position held until the final surrender. He is one of the excellent citizens of the parish and is respected by all.

From Biographical and Historical Memoires of Louisiana, volume 2, p. 264-265.