Edwin E. Moore
Death Calls Dr Moore
The Leader is called upon this week to chronicle the death of Dr E E
Moore who has been a residen ot this village since 1878
Edwin E Moore, son of Lois Henry and Robert Moore, was born Feb 9 1855 in
Jefferson Co Wisconsin. He was educated in the country school, Milton
College and Northwestern University. He graduated from Chicago Medical
College in 1878 and came directly to Merrillan (Jackson Co Wi) to engage in
the practice of Medicine.
In 1879 he was married to Angie E Merrill, daughter of Mr and Mrs B H
Merrill of Merrillan. One duaghter Ethel Moore Bennett of Madison Wi was
born to this union. In 1886 Mrs Moore passed away in California. Dr Moore
returned to Merrillan and continued his practice of medicine.
In 1887 he was married to Harriet C Wescott daughter of Mr and Mrs I O
Wescott. One daughter Edith Moore Bennett of Martins Ferry, Ohio was born to
this union.
Dr Moore has been in poor health for some time, but the last two months
has been confined to his home. The end came quietly Tuesday afternoon, Nov
30 at 5:15
Mrs Harriet Moore and duaghters Ethel and Edith and five grandchildren,
one sister, Mrs Hugh Norman of Lake Crystal, Minn, and one brother Arthur of
Burt, Iowa., besides nephews and nieces survive him.
Dr Moore was a member of the Methodist church and served as Sunday School
supt for a number of years. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge and
served a Worshipful Master; A charter member of the Eastern Star and served
as its first Patron; a member of the Modern Woodmen and an honorary member
of the Camp Fire Girls.
Dr Moore has been connected with the history of Merrillan and this
vicinity so long almost since its very beginning, that it seems unnecessary
for us to remind our readers of his many fine qualities. Everybody knew him.
The funeral was held from the church Thursday afternoon at 2:00 and was
conducted by Rev. Litchfiled and Rev. Upson of Madison. The Masonic order
also gave their burial service for a departed member ans was given by John
Gruber of Black River Falls. The Black River Falls mixed quartet also gave
two very fine selections, with Mrs Merlin Hull at the Organ. Many came in
from the country and surrounding towns to pay their last respects to a
friend they had know so long. Burial was made in Oakwood Cemetery ( Alma Twp
Merrillan Jackson Co Wisconsin)
Note by Barbara Rhode: I have an original copy of this obituary collected
from my great grandmothers items when she passed away March 2 1970 The
obituary is from the Merrillen Leader newspaper.
