Thomas Moore (Congressman)
| Thomas Moore | |
|---|---|
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from South Carolina's 8th district | |
| In office March 4, 1815 – March 3, 1817 | |
| Preceded by | Samuel Farrow |
| Succeeded by | Wilson Nesbitt |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from South Carolina's 7th district | |
| In office March 4, 1803 – March 3, 1813 | |
| Preceded by | District established |
| Succeeded by | Elias Earle |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from South Carolina's 6th district | |
| In office March 4, 1801 – March 3, 1803 | |
| Preceded by | Abraham Nott |
| Succeeded by | Levi Casey |
| Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives | |
| In office 1794–1799 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1759 Spartanburg District, South Carolina |
| Died | July 11, 1822 Moore's Station, South Carolina |
| Resting place | Moore's Station, South Carolina |
| Political party | Democratic-Republican |
| Occupation | planter |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Rank | Brigadier General |
| Battles/wars | American Revolutionary War War of 1812 |
Thomas Moore (1759 – July 11, 1822) was a member of the United States House of Representatives and planter from South Carolina.
Born in Spartanburg District, South Carolina, Moore served during the Revolutionary War, taking part in the Battle of Cowpens at the age of 16. He served in the South Carolina House of Representatives to 1794 to 1799. In 1800, he was elected a Democratic-Republican to the seventh congress, serving from 1801 to 1813. He served as a brigadier general in the War of 1812 and afterwards engaged in planting. Moore was one of the founders of the first high schools in Spartanburg District. In 1814, he was elected to the Fourteenth Congress, serving again from 1815 to 1817. Afterwards, he resumed engaging in agricultural pursuits. He died in Moores Station, South Carolina, in 1822 and was interred in Moore's Burying Ground.
According to one source, he was the brother of the legendary heroine of Cowpens, Kate Barry.
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| United States House of Representatives | ||
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| Preceded by Abraham Nott |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from South Carolina's 6th congressional district 1801–1803 |
Succeeded by Levi Casey |
| Preceded by District established |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from South Carolina's 7th congressional district 1803–1813 |
Succeeded by Elias Earle |
| Preceded by Samuel Farrow |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from South Carolina's 8th congressional district 1815–1817 |
Succeeded by Wilson Nesbitt |
This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
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