John Moore (Louisiana politician)

John Moore (1788 – June 17, 1867) was an American statesman and planter from Louisiana. He served in the United States House of Representatives from 1840 to 1843 and again from 1851 to 1853. He was a lifelong member of the United States Whig Party.

John Moore
Member of the U.S House of Representatives from Louisiana's 3rd district
In office
December 17, 1840  March 3, 1843
Preceded byRice Garland
Succeeded byJohn Bennett Dawson
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Louisiana's 4th district
In office
March 4, 1851  March 3, 1853
Preceded byIsaac Edward Morse
Succeeded byRoland Jones
Personal details
Born1788 (1788)
Berkeley County, Virginia (now in West Virginia)
DiedJune 17, 1867(1867-06-17) (aged 78–79)
Franklin, Louisiana
Political partyWhig Party
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