John H. Moores | |
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Member of the Oregon State Senate | |
In office 1870–1874 | |
Constituency | Marion County |
Mayor of Salem, Oregon | |
In office 1864, 1866-1868 | |
Personal details | |
Born | June 26, 1821 Huntsville, Alabama |
Died | December 16, 1880 Salem, Oregon | (aged 59)
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Virginia Lafayette Lamon |
John Henry Moores (June 26, 1821–December 16, 1880) was an American businessman and politician in the state of Oregon. The son of Isaac R. Moores, he was born in Alabama and moved to the Oregon Territory in 1852. In Oregon, he would serve in the Oregon State Senate and as the mayor of Salem.