F. M. Moore

As printed in 1882

F. M. MOORE, Wilmington, President Clinton County National Bank, is a lifelong resident of this county. He was born February 16, 1837, and is a son of M. Moore, a native of Kentucky, who located in Clinton County at an early day. He resided in the county till his death, which occurred in 1846. Mr. Moore’s mother was Rebecca McGee, a native of Ireland. She departed this life in 1846. The subject of this notice received a fair English education in the district schools, but being of a business turn of mind early obtained a position as clerk in a store at Jasper, Greene Co., Ohio., where he remained a short time. Before he had attained his majority, he engaged in mercantile pursuits at Cuba, in this county, and subsequently at Martinsville. He remained in the latter village ten years, but wishing a larger field of labor came to Wilmington, and soon after became connected with the Clinton County National Bank. In 1873, Mr. Moore was elected its President, and has since occupied that position. Mr. Moore has taken considerable interest in secret societies and their labors, and for many years has been a member of both the Odd Fellow and Masonic fraternities. He is connected with Wilmington Lodge, No. 52 (Masonic), and Star of Hope Lodge, No. 127 (I. 0. 0. F. and Patriarchial Circle, No. 12. Politically, Mr. Moore has always been a warm admirer and sustained of the principles adopted by the Republican party. He is a member of the Christiau Church, and for some time has officiated as Deacon in the denomination at Wilmington. Mr. Moore was once a County Commissioner, and at present is a member of the Village Council. He was united in marriage, August 11,

1858, to Martha Moon, a native of the southern part of Clinton County. Five children were the issue of this union, two of whom are living — A. Newton, born May 20,

1859, and William M. Mr. Moore is a quiet, practical man, of great force of character, combining a steady perseverance in business, with an easy, gentlemanly department. He devotes his entire time and attention to the business of the bank, and his name is a guarantee for integrity, soundness and fair dealing. His life and present position are evidences of what perseverance and industry can accomplish.

As printed in The history of Clinton County, Ohio, containing a history of the county; its townships, cities, towns, etc.; general and local statistics; portraits of early settlers and prominent men; history of the (1882). See the original pages. Wording is the original; obvious scanning errors have been corrected, and a few may remain.