Atty Gen. John Moore, II

Hon. John Moore, Esq, Barister-at-Law, (1658 Eng - 1732 Philadelphia), of Philadelphia, PA. Colonist in 1680, Secretary of the Province of Carolina, June 21, 1682, Receiver Gen. and Escheator Gen. of same, Sept 29, 1683; Deputy to Lord Proprietor and Count Palatine, June 3, 1684, thus being a member of the Governor's Grand Council.

Married say 1685 to Lady Rebecca, (c.1665-1749), daughter of Landgrave Daniel Axtell and Rebecca Holland, his wife.

Hon John Moore moved from Charleston, South Carolina, to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, about 1693, in which colony he held many offices including: Crown Advocate and Deputy Judge of the Court of Vice Admiralty, Attorney General, Registrar General, Collector of Customs.

John Moore is buried in the middle aisle of Christ Church in Philadelphia, opposite his pew in the main aisle, in front of the pulpit.

John Moore was a vestryman and founding member of Christ Church, Philadelphia.

• Reference: Find A Grave Memorial - SmartCopy: Apr 5 2018, 11:37:50 UTC