Moore - George W.
Source: Waveland Independent
Waveland, Montgomery County, Indiana
May 8, 1908
May 8, 1908
George W. Moore died at his home at the west. end of town on Saturday night. He had been seriously ill with heart trouble for several
months. The funeral services were held at the Christian Church on
Tuesday morning, Rev I.N. Grisso officiating. Interment at
Freedom. Mr. Moore was the son of Robert and Freelove Moore and
was born south of town Sept 19, 1846. All of his life was spent in
and around Waveland except 3 years service in the Civil War. He
was the youngest of 3 brothers who answered his country's call.
He entered Co N 40th IVI as a corporal and was honorably discharged Dec 21, 1866. He was a member of Garland Post NO 423,
GAR and Post Commander at the time of his death. The surviving
members attended in a body. He married Miss Mary E. MARSHALL Dec
10, 1867. 8 children were born, seven survive: Harry; Wallace;
Claude; Mrs. Musa JARVIS; Merle; Bell and Mrs. Leona HODGE. A
number of years ago he made a confession of faith to Christ, but
did not belong to any Church. He always had a great respect for
religion and had a firm belief in God as an all wise ruler. He
was of a kindly disposition; affectionate towards his family and
a warm hearted friend. He was always cheerful, and faced death at
the last with the same courage that characterized his youthful
years. - transcribed by kbz