Bernard Moore (burgess)
Bernard Moore (1720–1775) was a prominent landowner and member of the Virginia House of Burgesses representing King William County. His brother-in-law, powerful speaker John Robinson made unauthorized loans to Moore and other allies, discovered after Robinson's death in 1766, which caused his estate's administrator (and future jurist) Edmund Pendleton and creditors including George Washington to auction Moore's land and 55 slaves.
Bernard Moore | |
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| Member of the Virginia House of Burgesses for King William County | |
| In office 1761–1765 | |
| Preceded by | Peter Robinson |
| Succeeded by | Henry Gaines |
| In office 1744–1757 Serving with Francis West, John Martin | |
| Preceded by | Thomas West |
| Succeeded by | Peter Robinson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1725 King William County, Province of Virginia |
| Died | 1775 King William County, Virginia, US |
| Citizenship | Kingdom of Great Britain |
| Nationality | American |
| Relations | Lucy Moore Robinson (sister) |
| Children | 2 daughters, 5 sons including Augustine Moore, Bernard Moore Jr. |
| Parent(s) | Augustine Moore, Elizabeth Todd Seaton |
| Occupation | Planter, militia officer, politician |
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