George Moore

(d. 1857)

Story

"Old"  Dr. George Moore of Pittsboro was allied by descent and marriage with some of the oldest families of the Cape Fear. Dr. George Moore established a medical practice and second home in Chapel Hill. He purchased the Maj. Pleasant Henderson Dwelling with its satellite buildings at the corner of Henderson and Franklin streets, where the U.S. Post Office building stands today. Dr. George Moore lived there with his children: Duncan Moore, William Moore (1), Hugh Moore, and Julia Rebecca Moore.

Most local reminiscences refer to him as  "Old Dr. George Moore."  Kemp Battle's History of the University of North Carolina describes him as a quiet man of considerable distinction:

The physicians of the place[Chapel Hill] were notable men. The leaders were Johnston Blakely Jones and George Moore. Both men were of distinguished lineage...[Dr. Moore was] of the blood of Governor James Moore of South Carolina, and of Governor Sir John Yeamans...Doctor Moore was a silent, reserved man, the soul of truthfulness and honor; a good physician, but without the genius of his partner [Dr. Jones]. He gave the impression that he did not know what fear was. He had great respect for religion, often attended church, but did not become a member [1] [2].

Biographical Data

George was called Old Dr. George Moore.

Important Dates

George died in 1857.

Places of Residence

• Pittsboro, NC [1].
• Maj. Pleasant Henderson Dwelling in Chapel Hill, NC [1].

Occupations

• Doctor [1].

Relatives

• Other children: three sons (Duncan Moore [1], William Moore (1) [1] and Hugh Moore [1]) and one daughter (Julia Rebecca Moore [1] ).
• Other: Thomas R. Emery (son-in-law) [1].

References

1. Mary Claire Engstrom. The Book of Burwell Students: Lives of Educated Women in the Antebellum South. (Hillsborough: Hillsborough Historic Commission, 2007).
2. Kemp Battle's History of the University of North Carolina.