Collection MC72 - Moore-Dewolfe Collection

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Moore-Dewolfe Collection

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CA CCA MC72

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10.5cm of textual records

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(Branch begins in 1812)

Biographical history

John Warren Moore (1812-1893) was born at Moores Mills, New Brunswick, the son of Tristram Moore and Thankful Foster. He was a grandson of William Moore, a Loyalist and head of the Cape Ann Association from New Hampshire, who settled in Charlotte County in 1785. In 1833 he married Mary Louisa DeWolfe (1813-1890) of St. Stephen, the daughter of John DeWolfe, a descendant of Nova Scotia Loyalists, and his wife, Eliza Jane Rudolf. She had 4 brothers: John Kirkland, Thomas Moody, James, and Charles; and 2 sisters, Caroline Augusta and Eliza Jane. John and Mary Louisa Moore had 2 sons and 5 daughters.

John Moore became a well-known cabinet-maker in St. Stephen. His son, Harris, apprenticed to him and joined the business in 1870 when it became J. W. Moore and Son. John's other son, Edward, who lived on the American side of the border in Calais, also had a financial interest in the business.

Source:
Dictionary of Canadian Biography, vol. XII

Custodial history

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Flemington (Mrs. Flemington is the great-grand daughter of John Warren Moore) gathered this material from family members and other sources over a period of thirty years.

Scope and content

This collection consists of personal papers, financial records, and legal documents relating to the personal and business activities of the Moore-DeWolfe family of the parishes of Saint David and Saint Stephen.

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No further accruals are expected.

General note

This collection is certainly not extensive in size but because of its content it rates as a valuable source in New Brunswick history. The collection's uniqueness has been enhanced by the fact that about 60 pieces of furniture made by John Warren Moore are at Kings Landing Historical Settlement.

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