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) |
| Children | 6 |
| Alma mater | State A&M College of Texas |
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.[1] 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.[2]
- ^ "John Matthew "Jaybird" Moore". Texas Legislators: Past & Present. Legislative Reference Library of Texas.
- ^ Frances, Joan (July 30, 2013). "Moore House: The Epitome of the South". Absolutely Brazos. Retrieved December 31, 2023.