John Matthew Moore

John M. Moore
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Texas's 8th district
In office
March 13, 1905 – 1913
Preceded byJohn M. Pinckney
Succeeded byJoe H. Eagle
Member of the Texas House of Representatives
from the 41st district
In office
January 12, 1897 – January 10, 1899
Preceded byArthur C. Tompkins
Succeeded byArthur C. Tompkins
Personal details
Born(1862-11-18)November 18, 1862
Richmond, Texas, C.S.
DiedFebruary 3, 1940(1940-02-03) (aged 77)
Fort Bend County, Texas, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse
Lottie Dyer
(m. 1883)
Children6
Alma materState 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]

  1. ^ "John Matthew "Jaybird" Moore". Texas Legislators: Past & Present. Legislative Reference Library of Texas.
  2. ^ Frances, Joan (July 30, 2013). "Moore House: The Epitome of the South". Absolutely Brazos. Retrieved December 31, 2023.