Shaver, F. A., Arthur P. Rose, R. F. Steele, and A. E. Adams, compilers.  "An
Illustrated History of Central Oregon." ("Embracing Wasco, Sherman, Gilliam,
Wheeler, Crook, Lake, & Klamath Counties")  Spokane, WA: Western Historical
Publishing Co., 1905.  p. 627.

FRANK MOORE

     is to be numbered with the prosperous and leading stockmen and
agriculturists of Gilliam county. He resides just northwest from Condon, where
he has a half section of good land and which he makes the headquarters for his
operations. He is a man of energy and thrift, as is evidenced by.his holdings,
which have been acquired by his own labors and management since coming to this
country. The place is provided with the necessary improvements and his stock is
found on the ranges adjacent.
      Frank Moore was born in Alameda county, California, on January 22, 1862.
His father, A. B. Moore, was born in Georgetown, Ohio, and crossed the plains
with his wife in the early forties. They settled in California and there he gave
his attention to freighting until after the birth of our subject, when he
removed to Utah and settled to farming. Thence he took his family to Gallatin
county, Montana, and there remained until 1880. In that year he removed to Iowa,
which was his home until 1899, when he came out to Oregon, where this son lives.
The mother of our subject, Celia (Young) Moore, accompanied her husband in all
these journeys mentioned. Frank was educated principally in Gallatin county,
Montana, and there learned the art of stock-raising. His home there was but
seventy-five miles distant from the battle field where the brave Custer met his
fate.  The Moores were living there at the time of the battle. The year of their
journey to Montana was 1868. Young Moore, as soon as he grew to manhood, took up
stockraising in Montana and there continued at it until 1894. In that year he
transferred the base of his operations to Gilliam county and here he has
remained since, engaged as stated above. He is one of the thriftiest farmers in
the county and he is one of the most skillful stockmen to be found. Mr. Moore is
one of nine children, Mrs. Rebecca Hawes, Mrs. Nancy Gellen, deceased, A. J., D.
A., Mrs. Cloe Reese, David A., Mrs. Dora Williams, and E. J.
     In 1881, Mr. Moore married Miss Bettie Cazier, a native of Utah. Her
parents, John and Frances Cazier, were pioneers of Utah. To Mr. and Mrs. Moore,
five children have been born: Mrs. Erma West, Mrs. Mabel Baker, Frank A., Bartin
W., and Mervin. In politics and educational affairs, Mr. Moore is always
interested and he is a man not afraid to voice the principles he believes to be
for the good of all. He has so conducted himself that he has won the good will
of all and has the name of being one of the most up-to-date and enterprising
farmers and citizens of this portion of the county.


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Submitted to the Oregon Bios. Project in January 2011 by Diana Smith.  Submitter
has no additional information about the person(s) or family mentioned above.