John Matthew Moore
John Matthew "Jaybird" Moore (November 18, 1862 – February 3, 1940) was an American rancher and statesman from Texas who served in the United States House of Representatives from District 8 from 1905 to 1913. He was engaged in Fort Bend County's Jaybird–Woodpecker War and affiliated with the Jaybirds. Moore was also present during the fighting at the Battle of Richmond on August 16, 1889.
John M. Moore | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 8th district | |
| In office March 13, 1905 – 1913 | |
| Preceded by | John M. Pinckney |
| Succeeded by | Joe H. Eagle |
| Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 41st district | |
| In office January 12, 1897 – January 10, 1899 | |
| Preceded by | Arthur C. Tompkins |
| Succeeded by | Arthur C. Tompkins |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 18, 1862 Richmond, Texas, C.S. |
| Died | February 3, 1940 (aged 77) Fort Bend County, Texas, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Lottie Dyer (m. 1883) |
| Alma mater | State A&M College of Texas |
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