The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-25

primary schools OF that city He had just
attained his majority when the wur
broke out, and he at once offered his
services 10 the Confederacy, enlsting as
member OF the First North Carolina
Infantry, June g. 1851 November l. lSl
having shown marked military talent. Dr.
Moore was appointed on the stan OF Cen
eral d. II. Hill, in which position he
served until the surrender at Appomat-
tox, participating ia a number or hard
fought battles
DR.. Moore graduated with honor from
the University of Virginia. and went
thence 10 the University Of New York.
where he graduated i'm medicine In 1865
From 1858 10 1870 he was physician in
Bellevue Hospital. whore he received that
thorough training which made him so
successful In the practice Of medicine.
After completing his education In New
York, Dr. Moore returned to his home
In Charlotte. y. c.. where he built up a
large practice. Although occupied with
his profession, Dr. Moore found time 10
take a leading part in the affairs Of the
State. being associated with Deb. Vance
and men OF that stamp.
IN LEGISLATIVE LIFE.
lie was a Democrat Of the most uncom-
promising type, and from 1876 10 1873 rep
resented Mecklenburg district in the
North Carolina State Senate. During his
connection viii the political affairs Of
that Sla;s Dr. Moore rendered yeOman
servicN being largely instrumental in
the adjustment OF the State debt, and
also In the requirement Of additional
railroad facilities.
About twenty years ago DR.. Moore
married Miss julia Grant. a daughter OF
the late James II. Grant. one OF Rich
,mond's wealthest and most prominent to-
bacconists. She survives him with three
children-Thomas j. Moore, Jr., Mary and
Julia. He Is also survived by his mother
now Mrs. Judge Osborne. OF Charlotte.
N. c., and two half-brothers. Col. Frank
Osborne. late Attorney General Of North
Carolina and James w Osborne, former
ly Assistant District Attorney OF New
York City.
About fifteen years ago Or. Moore came
TO Richmond TO reside, and established
a reputation as physician OF ability and
thorough knowledge OF his profession.
For five years past he had filled the chair
OF chemical medicine AZ tho University
College OF Medicine.
During DR.. Moores connection with the
medical profession honors had been
showered upon him thick and fast. He
was a member OF the State Board OF
Medical Examiners from 1885 TO 1883. was
the orator or the Virginia Medical So
ciety In 1889. ex-president OF the Rich
mord Medical and Surgical Society. ex-
president OF the Academy OF Medicine
and Surgery, yice-president and honor
airy n ember OF the North Carolina Medl-
cal Society
From 1875 to 1882 Or. Moore was secre.
tary OF the Mecklenburg Historical So
ciety. and he contributed a number OF
valuable articles 10 medical journals. He
was also a member OF the American Med
ical Association.
A BRILLIANT MAN.
As physician DR.. Moore ranked with
;he foremost members Of his profession.
His brilliant. retentive mind was a per-
rect storehouss OF useful and classic
knowledge
II is said OF him that there was no
subject which could be brought up upon
which he was not informed. He was
conversationlist OF the most delightful
type. No man was more genial and cour-
teous in manner, and he seemed to be
ever brimming over with the milk OF hu-
man kindness. His information possess
ed the merit OF always being accurate
ana II was the custom OF his friends
when any classical question was under
dispute TO go to him for It's elucidation.
Or. Moore was an ardent Confederate
and after his removal 10 Richmond he.
on August q. 1885. became a member Of
Lee Camp. and was accustomed TO attend
it's session whenever his business
would permit.