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Jesse Hale Moore
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 7th district |
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| In office March 4, 1869 – March 3, 1873 |
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| Preceded by | Henry P. H. Bromwell |
| Succeeded by | Franklin Corwin |
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| Born | April 22, 1817 Lebanon, Illinois |
| Died | July 11, 1883 (aged 66) Callao, Peru |
| Political party | Republican |
Jesse Hale Moore (born April 22, 1817 – died July 11, 1883) was an important person from Illinois. He served in the United States House of Representatives, which is part of the U.S. government. He was also a brave officer in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
Life and Early Career
Born in 1817 near Lebanon, Illinois, Jesse Hale Moore grew up in St. Clair County. He went to McKendree College in Lebanon and finished his studies in 1842.
After college, he became a teacher. He taught in Nashville, Illinois from 1842 to 1844. Then, he taught in Georgetown, Illinois from 1844 to 1848. Later, he decided to become a minister. He studied religion and became a Methodist minister in 1849.
Serving in the Civil War
Jesse Moore joined the Union Army during the American Civil War. On September 13, 1862, he was made a Colonel of the 115th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment.
Colonel Moore led his regiment in their first big battle, the Battle of Chickamauga. He also took part in the Atlanta Campaign. This was a series of important battles in 1864. The next year, he fought in the Battle of Franklin and the Battle of Nashville.
He left the army honorably on June 11, 1865. He received a special promotion to brigadier general for his service.
Political Life
After the war, Moore continued his work as a minister. In 1868, he was a "Presiding elder" for the Methodist church in the Decatur area. He lived in Decatur, Illinois.
In 1869, Jesse Moore was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. He was a member of the Republican Party. He served two terms, from March 4, 1869, to March 3, 1873. During his time in Congress, he led a committee that helped soldiers with their pensions. A pension is like a regular payment given to people after they retire or leave service.
He tried to be re-elected in 1872 but was not chosen by his party.
Later Years
From 1873 to 1877, Moore worked as a U.S. pension agent in Springfield, Illinois. This meant he helped people get their government pensions. He also served as a pastor at a Methodist church in Mechanicsburg, Illinois.
In 1881, President Arthur appointed him as a United States consul in Callao, Peru. A consul is like a diplomat who helps citizens of their country who are living or traveling abroad.
Jesse Hale Moore died in Callao, Peru, on July 11, 1883. He was first buried in Peru. Later, his body was moved and reburied in Greenwood Cemetery in Decatur, Illinois. He had a daughter named Alice Moore McComas.
