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Jonathan B. Moore
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| Sheriff of Grant County, Wisconsin | |
| In office January 7, 1861 – January 5, 1863 |
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| Preceded by | William H. Foster |
| Succeeded by | N. Goodenough |
| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Grant 3rd district |
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| In office January 2, 1860 – January 7, 1861 |
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| Preceded by | Jesse Waldorf |
| Succeeded by | Hanmer Robbins |
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| Born | March 16, 1825 Posey County, Indiana, U.S. |
| Died | February 8, 1889 (aged 63) Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Stroke |
| Resting place | Hillside Cemetery, Lancaster, Wisconsin |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Christiana Wiley (died 1898) |
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| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Volunteers Union Army |
| Years of service | 1862–1865 |
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| Commands | 33rd Reg. Wis. Vol. Infantry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Jonathan Baker Moore (March 16, 1825 – February 8, 1889) was an important American businessman and politician. He was also a pioneer in Wisconsin, meaning he was among the first people to settle there. During his life, he served in the Wisconsin State Assembly representing Grant County, Wisconsin. He was also an officer in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
Jonathan Moore's Early Life and Family
Jonathan Baker Moore was born on March 16, 1825, in Posey County, Indiana. When he was about 12 years old, in 1837, his family moved to Muscoda, Wisconsin. He later married Christiana Wiley. Jonathan Moore passed away on February 8, 1889, in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. He is buried in Lancaster, Wisconsin.
Jonathan Moore's Political Roles
Jonathan Moore had several important roles in local government.
- From 1849 to 1852, he worked as the Constable of Platteville, Wisconsin. A constable is a law enforcement officer, similar to a police officer.
- In 1853, he became the Clerk of Platteville. A clerk helps manage official records and meetings.
- In 1860, he was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly. This is a part of the state's government that makes laws. He was a member of the Republican Party.
- In 1861, he was elected as the Sheriff of Grant County, Wisconsin. A sheriff is the chief law enforcement officer for a county.
Jonathan Moore's Military Service in the Civil War
Jonathan Moore played a significant role in the American Civil War.
- On October 18, 1862, he was made a colonel in the Union Army. He led the 33rd Wisconsin Infantry Regiment.
- His regiment took part in several major battles and campaigns. These included the Red River Campaign, the Vicksburg Campaign, the Battle of Tupelo, the Battle of Atlanta, the Battle of Nashville, and the Battle of Spanish Fort. These were all important events during the Civil War.
- On February 18, 1865, President Abraham Lincoln suggested that Moore be promoted to a special rank called brevet brigadier general. This was a special honor for his service. The United States Senate agreed to this promotion on March 3, 1865.
- He left the volunteer army on August 9, 1865.
- Later, on January 13, 1866, President Andrew Johnson again nominated Moore for the brevet brigadier general rank, and the Senate confirmed it on March 12, 1866.
