Orville K. Moore

    Orville K. Moore was born in Licking Township, Blackford County, Indiana, November 4, 1855. His father Henry Moore, was born in Botetourt County, Virginia, September 9, 1817, and when fourteen years of age his parents moved to Darke County, Ohio, an four years later to Indiana, settling a little west of the present site of new Cumberland, Grant County. He was married while living in Grant County, to Maria Atkinson, a native of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, but at that time living in Blackford County, Indiana. They lived in Grant County four years after their marriage, and in 1852 located in Blackford County, on 120 acres of land in Licking Township, where they both died, Mrs. Moore July 16, 1879, and Mr. Moore August 9, 1884. They were both members of the Olive Branch Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. Moore was a class leader in the church almost from the time he arrived at manhood, and a short time before his death was offered a license as an exhorter. In the days of the Whig party he was a strong supporter of its principles, and later affiliated with the Republican party. The family consisted of eight children -Nancy E., G. L., Charles W., Mary H. (deceased), Ida A. and John A. (deceased).

    Charles W. and Orville K. are partners in their farming pursuits, and together own 180 acres of land. They have fine, substantial buildings, and all their improvements are indicative of the thrift and enterprise of the owners. Charles W. was born October 28, 1853, and was married December 14, 1876 to Sarah J. Cole, daughter of Charles and Melissa Cole. They have had three children -Rillie M. (deceased), Ida Zonetta and Orville K. In politics the brothers both affiliate with the Greenback party.

    Orville K. Moore was reared in Blackford County, and has always been identified with its interests. He was married February 2, 1881, to Deborah Koontz, a native of Delaware County, Indiana. She is a daughter of L. D. and Matilda Koontz. Mr. and Mrs. Moore have two children -Lorenzo H. and Henry C. They are members of the Methodist Protestant Church, of which he is class-leader. He is a prominent citizen of the township where he has spent his life, and is a liberal supporter of all enterprises that are of public benefit.

Source: Biographical and Historical Record of Jay and Blackford Counties, Indiana by The Lewis Publishing Company, 1887.