Capt. L. W. Moore, one of the best known citizens of Belleville, and a veteran of the Civil War, died at St. Elizabeth's Hospital on Friday night at the age of 79 years, 5 months and 17 days.
His death was due to gangrene as the result of a fall sustained by Captain Moore about ten years ago. While visiting Alton the Captain, in stepping from the sidewalk onto the street, slipped and fell, injuring his leg. An open sore developed and he had been ailing ever since.
Captain Moore served as a private and captain in the Forty-ninth Illinois Volunteer Regiment from 1861 to 1865. He also served in the Mexican War from 1846 to 1847. His record while serving Uncle Sam was a good one.
Deceased was born in Waterloo, Monroe County, on January 21, 1827. He was united in marriage on May 25, 1848, with Miss Eliza Elliot, who survives her husband.
He leaves the following children: Dr. O. T. Moore, St. Louis; Mrs. Della Clark, Norman, Okla.; Mrs. Sallie Hill, Marissa; Mrs. Rosie Wilderman, wife of Hugh Wilderman, and Miss Julia Moore, both of this city.
Captain Moore served during the Civil War under General McClerland.
He was a member of St. Clair Lodge, No. 24, A. F. of A. M., and the G. A. R., under whose auspices the funeral takes place at 2 o'clock on Monday afternoon to Green Mount Cemetery from the family home, 1001 Mascoutah avenue.
Belleville News Democrat
July 8, 1905
His death was due to gangrene as the result of a fall sustained by Captain Moore about ten years ago. While visiting Alton the Captain, in stepping from the sidewalk onto the street, slipped and fell, injuring his leg. An open sore developed and he had been ailing ever since.
Captain Moore served as a private and captain in the Forty-ninth Illinois Volunteer Regiment from 1861 to 1865. He also served in the Mexican War from 1846 to 1847. His record while serving Uncle Sam was a good one.
Deceased was born in Waterloo, Monroe County, on January 21, 1827. He was united in marriage on May 25, 1848, with Miss Eliza Elliot, who survives her husband.
He leaves the following children: Dr. O. T. Moore, St. Louis; Mrs. Della Clark, Norman, Okla.; Mrs. Sallie Hill, Marissa; Mrs. Rosie Wilderman, wife of Hugh Wilderman, and Miss Julia Moore, both of this city.
Captain Moore served during the Civil War under General McClerland.
He was a member of St. Clair Lodge, No. 24, A. F. of A. M., and the G. A. R., under whose auspices the funeral takes place at 2 o'clock on Monday afternoon to Green Mount Cemetery from the family home, 1001 Mascoutah avenue.
Belleville News Democrat
July 8, 1905
Capt. L. W. Moore, one of the best known citizens of Belleville, and a veteran of the Civil War, died at St. Elizabeth's Hospital on Friday night at the age of 79 years, 5 months and 17 days.
His death was due to gangrene as the result of a fall sustained by Captain Moore about ten years ago. While visiting Alton the Captain, in stepping from the sidewalk onto the street, slipped and fell, injuring his leg. An open sore developed and he had been ailing ever since.
Captain Moore served as a private and captain in the Forty-ninth Illinois Volunteer Regiment from 1861 to 1865. He also served in the Mexican War from 1846 to 1847. His record while serving Uncle Sam was a good one.
Deceased was born in Waterloo, Monroe County, on January 21, 1827. He was united in marriage on May 25, 1848, with Miss Eliza Elliot, who survives her husband.
He leaves the following children: Dr. O. T. Moore, St. Louis; Mrs. Della Clark, Norman, Okla.; Mrs. Sallie Hill, Marissa; Mrs. Rosie Wilderman, wife of Hugh Wilderman, and Miss Julia Moore, both of this city.
Captain Moore served during the Civil War under General McClerland.
He was a member of St. Clair Lodge, No. 24, A. F. of A. M., and the G. A. R., under whose auspices the funeral takes place at 2 o'clock on Monday afternoon to Green Mount Cemetery from the family home, 1001 Mascoutah avenue.
Belleville News Democrat
July 8, 1905
His death was due to gangrene as the result of a fall sustained by Captain Moore about ten years ago. While visiting Alton the Captain, in stepping from the sidewalk onto the street, slipped and fell, injuring his leg. An open sore developed and he had been ailing ever since.
Captain Moore served as a private and captain in the Forty-ninth Illinois Volunteer Regiment from 1861 to 1865. He also served in the Mexican War from 1846 to 1847. His record while serving Uncle Sam was a good one.
Deceased was born in Waterloo, Monroe County, on January 21, 1827. He was united in marriage on May 25, 1848, with Miss Eliza Elliot, who survives her husband.
He leaves the following children: Dr. O. T. Moore, St. Louis; Mrs. Della Clark, Norman, Okla.; Mrs. Sallie Hill, Marissa; Mrs. Rosie Wilderman, wife of Hugh Wilderman, and Miss Julia Moore, both of this city.
Captain Moore served during the Civil War under General McClerland.
He was a member of St. Clair Lodge, No. 24, A. F. of A. M., and the G. A. R., under whose auspices the funeral takes place at 2 o'clock on Monday afternoon to Green Mount Cemetery from the family home, 1001 Mascoutah avenue.
Belleville News Democrat
July 8, 1905
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