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Ernest Robert Moore

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Moore in 1919

Ernest Robert Moore (November 1, 1869 – March 4, 1957) was an American politician and banker.

Born in Anamosa, Iowa, he moved with his family to Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He served in the Spanish–American War. He was a banker in Cedar Rapids. Moore served in the Iowa House of Representatives from 1909 to 1913 and as Lieutenant Governor of Iowa under Governor William L. Harding between 1917 and 1921.

Personal life

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He married Winifred Evans of Cedar Rapids December 25, 1902. He was also a thirty-third degree Mason and became grand master of the Iowa supreme lodge in 1924.[1] He died in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.[1][2] Additionally, he was the department commander of the United States Spanish War Veterans.[2] At the time of his death, he had three daughters, Mrs. Donald T. Brodines, Mrs. Robert M. Collins, and Mrs. Frank W. Davis.[1] Additionally, he was the department commander of the United States Spanish War Veterans.[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Representative Ernest Robert Moore". www.legis.iowa.gov. Retrieved 2023-11-10.
  2. ^ a b 'Ernest R. Moore Dies At Age 81,' Cedar Rapids Gazette (Iowa), March 5, 1957, pg. 1
  3. ^ "State Representative". www.legis.iowa.gov. Retrieved 2023-11-10.
Political offices
Preceded by Lieutenant Governor of Iowa
1917–1921
Succeeded by