Robert J. Moore

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Robert J. Moore
Texas State Representative from District 71 (Washington County)
In office
January 9, 1883 – January 8, 1889
Preceded byJames Gray
Succeeded byMyers Felder
Member of the Washington County Commission
Personal details
Born1844
Navasota, Texas, USA
Political partyRepublican
Children3
ResidenceBrenham, Texas
Alma materHearne Academy
OccupationTeacher, postmaster, politician

Robert J. Moore (1844–?) was a teacher and Republican politician who served three terms in the Texas Legislature. He was born in Navasota, Texas in 1844. After the American Civil War, he became active in the Republican Party. He first served as a county commissioner, and was then elected to the 18th Legislature. He took office in 1883, representing the 71st District, Brenham, in Washington County. He was re-elected twice. He was married and had three children.

References

Texas Legislators: Past & Present - Robert J. Moore
Handbook of Texas Online - R. J. Moore