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John Carrick Moore
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John Carrick Moore
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| Born | 14 February 1805 |
| Died | 12 February 1898 (aged 92) 113 Eaton Square, London
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| Resting place | Kensal Green Cemetery |
| Education | Westminster School University of Glasgow |
| Alma mater | Queens' College, Cambridge |
| Spouse(s) | Caroline Bradley |
| Children | Mary John Graham |
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| Fields | Geology |
John Carrick Moore (1805–1898) was a very important geologist. Geologists study the Earth's rocks and history. He was known for exploring the ground in the British Islands. He also held an important local role in Wigtown.
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John Carrick Moore's Life
John Carrick Moore was born on 14 February 1805. His father was James Carrick Moore. His mother was Harriet Henderson.
Early Life and Education
John went to Westminster School in 1815. Later, he studied at the University of Glasgow from 1820 to 1823. In 1823, he went to Queens' College, Cambridge. He earned a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree there. In 1827, he did very well in his math exams.
A Passion for Geology
John Carrick Moore first studied law. He became a lawyer in 1831. But he was much more interested in geology. In the mid-1830s, he became very interested in the Rhinns of Wigtownshire. This area was near his home.
He worked with Charles Lyell, another famous geologist. Lyell helped him identify some ancient fossils called graptolites that Moore had found.
Joining the Geological Society
In 1838, John Carrick Moore became a member of the Geological Society. This is a group for geologists. He was a Secretary for the society from 1846 to 1852. He was also a Vice-President in 1853 and 1854. He continued to share his research with the society. He published papers in 1850 and 1863.
In 1854, he was given an important local job. He became a Deputy Lieutenant for the county of Wigtown. This area is now part of Dumfries and Galloway.
Becoming a Fellow of the Royal Society
In 1855, John Carrick Moore was suggested to become a member of the Royal Society. This is a very old and respected group for scientists. His friend Charles Lyell was the first to sign his nomination paper. Other famous scientists like Michael Faraday also supported him. He was chosen to be a Fellow on 5 June 1856.
In 1875, Moore was one of the people who carried the coffin at his friend Charles Lyell's funeral. Lyell was buried in Westminster Abbey. That same year, Moore stopped being active in scientific work. He spent his later years at his home in Wigtownshire and in London. In 1888, he wrote a book called Recollections of an Octogenarian.
Family Life
John Carrick Moore married Caroline Bradley on 12 February 1835. They had two children together.
His Children
- Mary was born on 2 September 1837. She never married. She passed away on 28 January 1925, when she was 87 years old. She wanted to be buried in the same grave as her father.
- John Graham was born on 25 September 1845. He was a soldier in the Royal Horse Guards. He married Florence Mary Wills-Sandford in 1872. They did not have any children. He passed away on 10 July 1890, at age 44.
Caroline Moore, John's wife, passed away on 27 December 1876. John Carrick Moore died on 12 February 1898. He was almost 93 years old. His daughter Mary was still alive when he passed away.
