William Moore

As printed in 1902

WILLIAM MOORE.

William Moore has a wide acquaintance in Springfield and the circle of his friends is almost as large. He was for many years connected with the fire department of this city and rose to the rank of chief, his labors in this connection winning him the approval and the gratitude of the public. The field of battles is fraught with no greater danger or demands no greater bravery than does the life of the fireman. In the position of chief Mr. Moore filled a most responsible position, his office demanding a cool, calm and yet ready judgment in the hour of peril, a quick comprehension of the situation and a ready utilization of the forces and means at hand. He discharged the obligations devolving upon him in such a capable manner that he won high commendation and well does. he deserve mention as one of the representative citizens of Springfield, where he is now living in honorable retirement.

A native of this city, he was born at the corner of Plum and West Main streets, August 30, 1847. His father, William Moore, Sr., was a native of County Cork, Ireland, born in 1808, and was one of a large family of children noted for their tall stature and longevity, which was a familiar characteristic. William Moore, Sr., was educated in his native country and with his parents emigrated to America, the family settling in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, in 1816. Subsequently they came to Clark county, Ohio, establishing their home in Springfield, where the grandfather of our subject died at an advanced age.

After reaching America, William Moore, the father of our subject, completed his studies in the schools of Philadelphia, and there he learned the tinner's trade, which he followed until his death. He started out in life a poor man, but by good management and unfaltering industry he accumulated considerable property, and at the time of his death was in very good financial circumstances. In addition to his other business interests he was a stockholder in the old Union hall. He possessed excellent executive ability and when he died he had all his affairs in good condition. His business reputation was unassailable because of his honesty in all trade transactions. He was an active, sturdy man, six feet and six inches in height and of commanding appearance. His political support was given the Whig party in early life and afterward he became a stanch Republican. He served as a member and president of the first city council of Springfield, served as the second mayor of the city, was also the county coroner, was justice of the peace and held many other offices of public honor and trust. His aid and influence were ever given in behalf of all measures.for the general good. He was a well-read man, keeping informed on all general topics of the day, and his knowledge of law was also quite extensive. He always worked to obtain better conditions for the people and was ever the opponent of oppression in any form. ‘Charitable and benevolent, he gave freely to church work and to charitable interests. He belonged to the Methodist Episcopal denomination and was a charter member of Clark Lodge, F. & A. M., being well posted in Masonry. He also was a charter member of Springfield Lodge, I. O.. F. At.the time of the Civil war he was a stanch advocate of the.Union cause and the soldiers and their families found in him a faithful and helpful friend. He married Charlotte Nagel, who was born in Boston, Massachusetts, in 1809, and was reared

As printed in A Biographical Record of Clark County Ohio (1902). See the original pages. Wording is the original; obvious scanning errors have been corrected, and a few may remain.