James Carrick Moore facts for kids

James Moore, later known as James Carrick Moore (1762–1860), was a skilled surgeon and writer. He was very interested in the new idea of vaccination, which helps protect people from diseases. He strongly supported this new medical practice. Moore was a good friend and supporter of Edward Jenner, who created the first vaccine. After Jenner, Moore even became the president of the National Vaccine Institute, an important organization for vaccines.

About James Carrick Moore

James Moore was born in Glasgow, Scotland, on December 21, 1762. He was one of many children born to John Moore, a doctor, and Jean Simson. Like his father, James decided to study medicine. He went to universities in Edinburgh and London. After his studies, he became a surgeon at St George's Hospital.

In 1781, James worked as a medical officer in the army during the American Revolutionary War. He returned to Britain in early 1782. Later, he also served as a surgeon for the 2nd Regiment of Life Guards, a special army unit.

His Work and Writings

James Moore wrote many important books and pamphlets. He wrote about how to make surgery less painful. He also wrote about the history of smallpox, a very dangerous disease. Most importantly, he wrote a lot about the history of vaccination. He even wrote pamphlets to defend vaccination and argue against people who were against it at the time. These people were sometimes called "anti-vaxxers."

Today, James Moore is perhaps best known for writing the life story of his older brother. His brother was Lieutenant-General Sir John Moore, a famous army officer. Sir John Moore died in 1809 during the Battle of Corunna in the Peninsular War.

In 1821, James Moore inherited a large piece of land called the Corsewall estate. This land was in Scotland and belonged to his cousin, Robert Carrick. Because of this inheritance, James Moore added "Carrick" to his family name, becoming James Carrick Moore.

His Family

On December 31, 1798, James Moore married Harriet Henderson. Harriet was the daughter of a famous actor named John Henderson. They got married at St George's, Hanover Square in London.

James and Harriet had five children:

• Harriet Jane (born 1801)
• Louisa (born 1802)
• Julia (born 1803)
• John Carrick (born 1805)
• Graham Francis (born 1806)

Several of their children became notable in their own right:

Harriet Jane Moore

Harriet Jane was a talented artist. In the early 1850s, she created beautiful watercolor paintings. These paintings showed the apartment, study, and laboratory of the famous scientist Michael Faraday. Her artwork helps us see what these important places looked like.

Julia Moore

Julia Moore lived a very long life, reaching the age of 100! She was born in 1803 and passed away in 1904. Julia was known for being a clever woman with many interesting stories from the past. She donated important artworks to famous museums. For example, she gave the painting Titania and Bottom by Henry Fuseli to the National Gallery in 1888. She also donated a portrait by Thomas Gainsborough of her great-grandfather, John Henderson.

John Carrick Moore

John Carrick Moore followed in his family's footsteps of learning. He went to Westminster School and then to Queens' College, Cambridge. There, he studied mathematics and physics. He became a well-known geologist, someone who studies the Earth's rocks and history. He was also a friend of the famous geologist Charles Lyell. John Carrick Moore was elected a Fellow of the Geological Society of London. He served as Secretary and Vice-president of this society. In 1855, he became a Fellow of the Royal Society, a very high honor for scientists. He died in 1898 at the age of 94.

Graham Francis Moore

Graham Francis Moore changed his name to Graham Francis Moore Mitchell Esmeade. He did this to follow the wishes in the will of his cousin, Anne Michell. In 1851, he was appointed Sheriff of Wiltshire, an important local position. He passed away in 1883 and is buried in Cobham, Surrey.

James Carrick Moore passed away on June 1, 1860, in London. His wife, Harriet, died a few years later, on October 15, 1866.