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Born in Green County, Pennsylvania, Moore was the son of John W. and Mazie Moore. The family came to West Virginia in 1847 and settled on a large farm near Matamoras Station, where he later married Adaline W. Hanes in 1856. The couple bore nine children, seven of whom survived. After Hanes death in 1915, Moore re-married with Sallie A. Rarick in 1902.In 1862, Moore volunteered as a Union soldier in the 14th Regiment, Company E., West Virginia Infantry and was honorably discharged at the close of the war, having received a severe wound in the right hand.He later served his country as a member of the county court for six years and was also an overseer of the poor in Lincoln District (which included Sistersville) for many years.He died of bronchial trouble on his family farm at Pursely Creek on November 24, 1915 at the age of 81.

42157. Portrait of Major Shriver Moore

IDNO:
047276
Title:
Portrait of Major Shriver Moore
Date:
ca. 1891-1895
Description:
Born in Green County, Pennsylvania, Moore was the son of John W. and Mazie Moore. The family came to West Virginia in 1847 and settled on a large farm near Matamoras Station, where he later married Adaline W. Hanes in 1856. The couple bore nine children, seven of whom survived. After Hanes death in 1915, Moore re-married with Sallie A. Rarick in 1902.In 1862, Moore volunteered as a Union soldier in the 14th Regiment, Company E., West Virginia Infantry and was honorably discharged at the close of the war, having received a severe wound in the right hand.He later served his country as a member of the county court for six years and was also an overseer of the poor in Lincoln District (which included Sistersville) for many years.He died of bronchial trouble on his family farm at Pursely Creek on November 24, 1915 at the age of 81.
Numbered individuals include Major Shriver Moore's children Ira C. Moore (#14), Eva Moore Templeton (#18), Martha Sabina "Binnie" Moore Everly (#19), Alva B. Moore (#20), Dora Moore (#22), Jonathan Moore (#56), and Melvin Moore (#58). For a list of other subjects, see original document.Major S. Moore served as a Union soldier in the Civil war under the 14th West Virginia Infantry.

42158. Portrait of Moore Family Reunion

IDNO:
047278
Title:
Portrait of Moore Family Reunion
Date:
ca. 1891-1895
Description:
Numbered individuals include Major Shriver Moore's children Ira C. Moore (#14), Eva Moore Templeton (#18), Martha Sabina "Binnie" Moore Everly (#19), Alva B. Moore (#20), Dora Moore (#22), Jonathan Moore (#56), and Melvin Moore (#58). For a list of other subjects, see original document.Major S. Moore served as a Union soldier in the Civil war under the 14th West Virginia Infantry.
The Catholic Church building located on 2nd Avenue & Temple Streets. Note the boardwalk and dirt streets. Brick roads were not laid until around 1907.

42159. St. Patrick's Church, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
047279
Title:
St. Patrick's Church, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1890
Description:
The Catholic Church building located on 2nd Avenue & Temple Streets. Note the boardwalk and dirt streets. Brick roads were not laid until around 1907.
Two priests and a group of children are pictured on the altar. The priest on the left is believed to be Fr. John Werninger. Other subjects unidentified.

42160. St. Patrick's Church, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
047280
Title:
St. Patrick's Church, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1890
Description:
Two priests and a group of children are pictured on the altar. The priest on the left is believed to be Fr. John Werninger. Other subjects unidentified.
Parked cars line the street in front of the store buildings. A. W. Cox Department Store pictured on the right.

42161. Temple Street, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
047281
Title:
Temple Street, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1948
Description:
Parked cars line the street in front of the store buildings. A. W. Cox Department Store pictured on the right.
A crowd of people gather on the sidewalk and in between the parked cars. A. W. Cox Department store pictured in the background.

42162. Temple Street, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
047282
Title:
Temple Street, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1950
Description:
A crowd of people gather on the sidewalk and in between the parked cars. A. W. Cox Department store pictured in the background.
The building is located in what is today the Alderson Shumate Building. Woman is Elizabeth Heatwell, who worked in this bakery. Subjects unidentified.

42163. Hinton Bakery, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
047283
Title:
Hinton Bakery, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1922
Description:
The building is located in what is today the Alderson Shumate Building. Woman is Elizabeth Heatwell, who worked in this bakery. Subjects unidentified.
The building, located on Temple Street, is home to many stores including Dr. Abott's Dentisttry (pictured on the right) and a drug store (pictured on the left). Alderson-Shumate Bootery pictured in the center.

42164. Alderson-Shumate Building, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
047284
Title:
Alderson-Shumate Building, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
1935
Description:
The building, located on Temple Street, is home to many stores including Dr. Abott's Dentisttry (pictured on the right) and a drug store (pictured on the left). Alderson-Shumate Bootery pictured in the center.
The building, home to the Alderson-Shumate Bootery, is located on Temple Street. Dr. Abbott dentistry pictured on right.

42165. Alderson-Shumate Building, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
047285
Title:
Alderson-Shumate Building, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
1935
Description:
The building, home to the Alderson-Shumate Bootery, is located on Temple Street. Dr. Abbott dentistry pictured on right.

42166. Miner's Houses at Huddleston Coal and Coke Company Lease No. 1, Accoville, Logan Co., W. Va.

IDNO:
047286
Title:
Miner's Houses at Huddleston Coal and Coke Company Lease No. 1, Accoville, Logan Co., W. Va.
Date:
Undated

42167. Tipple at Huddleston Coal and Coke Company Lease No. 1, Accoville, Logan Co., W. Va.

IDNO:
047287
Title:
Tipple at Huddleston Coal and Coke Company Lease No. 1, Accoville, Logan Co., W. Va.
Date:
Undated
Major Harley M. Kilgore served in the Army during World War I. He helped to re-organize the West Virginia National guard after the war. He was elected to the U.S. Senate in 1941 and held that office until his death in 1956.

42168. Major Harley M. Kilgore, From Harrison Co., W. Va.

IDNO:
047288
Title:
Major Harley M. Kilgore, From Harrison Co., W. Va.
Date:
Undated
Description:
Major Harley M. Kilgore served in the Army during World War I. He helped to re-organize the West Virginia National guard after the war. He was elected to the U.S. Senate in 1941 and held that office until his death in 1956.