Draft:George W. Moore (missionary)
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George W. Moore (November 9, 1854 - March 14, 1920) was an American Missionary Association official. He lectured. He married Ella Sheppard Moore (February 4, 1851 - June 9, 1914). They were prominent residents of Nashville, Tennessee. She was part of the Fisk Jubilee Singers and accompanist.[1][2]
George Sheppard Moore, a doctor, was their son.[3] They also had a son Clinton.[4]
He died March 14, 1920 and was buried in Nashville City Cemetery two days later.[5][6]
References[edit]
- ^ "Ella Sheppard (Moore)".
- ^ "Ella Sheppard, Soprano | American Experience | PBS". PBS.
- ^ "Who's who of the Colored Race: A General Biographical Dictionary of Men and Women of African Descent". 1915.
- ^ "Fisk Jubilee Singers, original member, Ella Sheppard and family".
- ^ "Obituary for GEORGE W. MOORE". Evening star. 16 March 1920. p. 7. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
- ^ "Geo. W. And Ella Sheppard Moore - Tombstone Inscription".