William O. Moore

William O. Moore
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Wythe County
In office
January 10, 1912  October 3, 1913
Preceded by Harry G. Robinson
Succeeded by John H. Crockett
Personal details
Born William Orville Moore
(1841-02-17)February 17, 1841
Wythe, Virginia, U.S.
Died October 3, 1913(1913-10-03) (aged 72)
Wytheville, Virginia, U.S.
Political party Democratic
Spouse(s) Adeline Pearson Jones
Page Taylor
Military service
Allegiance  Confederate States
Service/branch Confederate States Army
Years of service 1861–1865
Rank Colonel
Unit 22nd Virginia Cavalry
Battles/wars American Civil War

William Orville Moore (February 17, 1841 – October 3, 1913) was an American Democratic politician who served as a member of the Virginia House of Delegates, representing his native Wythe County for one session until his death in 1913.[1]

Moore enlisted in the Confederate Army in 1861 and was commissioned as a lieutenant. He served until the end of the war, being promoted up to colonel just before the fall of Richmond.[2]

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