Extracted fromThe Evening Star (Washington, D.C.)
July 12, 1898 page 10
As superintendent of the Police Department of the District William G. Moore held the title of Major. He also achieved the rank of brevet colonel during the civil war so he is often referred to as either Major or Colonel Moore.
Moore was born in Washington city in 1829. His early education was acquired at the Rittenhouse Academy. Early in his professional career he reported for newspapers on congressional debates.
In 1861 he enlisted as a private in the Old National Rifles, received orders to report to Secretary of War Simon Cameron to act as his private secretary, and ultimately rose to the rank of brevet colonel. In 1865 Colonel Moore acted for a brief time as secretary to President Lincoln and later became secretary to President Johnson. President Johnson ultimately commissioned Col. Moore a paymaster in the army and his assignments took him through Kansas and the Indian Territory.
In 1870 he became business partners with ex-Governor Alexander R. Shepherd. After the partnership was dissolved Col. Moore accepting a position with the National Metropolitan Bank, where he remained until he was appointed Superintendent of the District police in 1886.
He married Miss Mary G. Rose, daughter of Dr. Benjamin Rose of Virginia. In attendance at his death vigil, in addition to his widow, were a daughter, Mrs. Mary J. Smoot, a son, Jacob G. Moore of the War Department, and his two brothers, Gales Moore and Alexander Moore.
Contributor: Loretta Castaldi (47472615)
[email protected]∼Died July 12, 1898, after a brief illness. Colonel Moore was the son of William Walker Moore who is buried at R80/D-3. Colonel Moore married Miss Mary G. Rose, the daughter of Dr. Benjamin Rose of Virginia. Colonel Moore is survived by his son, Jacob G. Moore of the War Department, his daughter Mrs. Smoot, and his brothers, Gales and Alexander.
Death Notice:
Moore. On Tuesday, July 12, 1898, Major William George Moore, Superintendent of Metropolitan Police in the 69th year of his age. Funeral Thursday the 14th instant from the New York Avenue Presbyterian Church at 2:30 o'clock p.m. Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States Commandery of the District of Columbia City of Washington, July 13, 1898 The death of Companion Brevet Colonel William George Moore, late U.S. Volunteers in this City, on the 12th instant, is announced to the Commandery. Funeral services, at which the attendance of Companions is requested, will be held at the New York Avenue Presbyterian Church, on Thursday, 14th instant, at 2:30 o'clock p.m. The Insignia of the Order will be worn, as required by the Constitution. By command of Colonel John M. Harlan, U.S.F., Commander W.P. Huxford, Recorder.
The below is from the records of the Metropolitan Police Department:
William G. Moore
Major and Superintendent (December 1886 - July 1898)
On December 8, 1886, Colonel William G. Moore was appointed as the Major and Superintendent of the Police Department. A native of Washington, he began his early career as a newspaper man covering congressional debates. He then went on to serve in the department of Public Works under General Montgomery Meigs. He served there up until the outbreak of the Civil War and joined the National Rifles.
After short service there he was requested to serves as the private secretary to the Secretary of War. He was then promoted to the rank of Major and made Adjutant-General of Volunteers. Following the conclusion of the war Major Moore was appointed to the position of private secretary to President Andrew Johnson.
He was then commissioned as a Colonel and made a paymaster in the army, and subsequently traveled the southwest as he carried out his duties.
In 1870 he returned to Washington and was made commander of the Washington Light Infantry, and then became Colonel of the First Regiment of the District Militia.
Once appointed Superintendent Moore was one of the longest serving Superintendents in the department's history and was responsible for preparing the force for its entry into the Modern era. Superintendent Moore improved the efficiency of the force and presided over the creation of many of the institutions and laws that still exist today.
Through Superintendent Moore's innovative leadership the Metropolitan Police Department took great strides forward. Superintendent Moore was authorized to make police regulations for the inspection of junk dealers, pawnbrokers, and second hand dealers. He ensured that street lighting was adequate and that rail crossings were manned to prevent accident. Superintendent Moore helped guide the regulation of hacks, dogs, traffic, pool halls and the abatement of nuisances. He oversaw the creation of a new police court and enhanced enforcement against the seemingly increase in vice that gripped the city. From Opium dens in Chinatown, to gambling, prostitution and liquor, Major Moore augmented the Police Department's ability to combat crime and disorder.
Superintendent Moore further progressed the Department by adding a steam boat to patrol the river, bicycles for officer to patrol the streets and by establishing a Ninth Precinct in Northeast. He also initiated the first civil-service exams to be administered to Privates in order for them to be considered for promotion to the rank of Sergeant. Superintendent Moore also saw that officers were censured for "using their batons too freely" as he brought the force under more rigid control.
It was under Superintendent Moore's stewardship in 1893, that the Metropolitan Police made 27, 245 arrests. This number far exceeds our yearly numbers in present history.
Superintendent Moore died in office in July 1898 following a brief illness. He was credited with ushering in a new era in policing.
July 12, 1898 page 10
As superintendent of the Police Department of the District William G. Moore held the title of Major. He also achieved the rank of brevet colonel during the civil war so he is often referred to as either Major or Colonel Moore.
Moore was born in Washington city in 1829. His early education was acquired at the Rittenhouse Academy. Early in his professional career he reported for newspapers on congressional debates.
In 1861 he enlisted as a private in the Old National Rifles, received orders to report to Secretary of War Simon Cameron to act as his private secretary, and ultimately rose to the rank of brevet colonel. In 1865 Colonel Moore acted for a brief time as secretary to President Lincoln and later became secretary to President Johnson. President Johnson ultimately commissioned Col. Moore a paymaster in the army and his assignments took him through Kansas and the Indian Territory.
In 1870 he became business partners with ex-Governor Alexander R. Shepherd. After the partnership was dissolved Col. Moore accepting a position with the National Metropolitan Bank, where he remained until he was appointed Superintendent of the District police in 1886.
He married Miss Mary G. Rose, daughter of Dr. Benjamin Rose of Virginia. In attendance at his death vigil, in addition to his widow, were a daughter, Mrs. Mary J. Smoot, a son, Jacob G. Moore of the War Department, and his two brothers, Gales Moore and Alexander Moore.
Contributor: Loretta Castaldi (47472615)
[email protected]∼Died July 12, 1898, after a brief illness. Colonel Moore was the son of William Walker Moore who is buried at R80/D-3. Colonel Moore married Miss Mary G. Rose, the daughter of Dr. Benjamin Rose of Virginia. Colonel Moore is survived by his son, Jacob G. Moore of the War Department, his daughter Mrs. Smoot, and his brothers, Gales and Alexander.
Death Notice:
Moore. On Tuesday, July 12, 1898, Major William George Moore, Superintendent of Metropolitan Police in the 69th year of his age. Funeral Thursday the 14th instant from the New York Avenue Presbyterian Church at 2:30 o'clock p.m. Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States Commandery of the District of Columbia City of Washington, July 13, 1898 The death of Companion Brevet Colonel William George Moore, late U.S. Volunteers in this City, on the 12th instant, is announced to the Commandery. Funeral services, at which the attendance of Companions is requested, will be held at the New York Avenue Presbyterian Church, on Thursday, 14th instant, at 2:30 o'clock p.m. The Insignia of the Order will be worn, as required by the Constitution. By command of Colonel John M. Harlan, U.S.F., Commander W.P. Huxford, Recorder.
The below is from the records of the Metropolitan Police Department:
William G. Moore
Major and Superintendent (December 1886 - July 1898)
On December 8, 1886, Colonel William G. Moore was appointed as the Major and Superintendent of the Police Department. A native of Washington, he began his early career as a newspaper man covering congressional debates. He then went on to serve in the department of Public Works under General Montgomery Meigs. He served there up until the outbreak of the Civil War and joined the National Rifles.
After short service there he was requested to serves as the private secretary to the Secretary of War. He was then promoted to the rank of Major and made Adjutant-General of Volunteers. Following the conclusion of the war Major Moore was appointed to the position of private secretary to President Andrew Johnson.
He was then commissioned as a Colonel and made a paymaster in the army, and subsequently traveled the southwest as he carried out his duties.
In 1870 he returned to Washington and was made commander of the Washington Light Infantry, and then became Colonel of the First Regiment of the District Militia.
Once appointed Superintendent Moore was one of the longest serving Superintendents in the department's history and was responsible for preparing the force for its entry into the Modern era. Superintendent Moore improved the efficiency of the force and presided over the creation of many of the institutions and laws that still exist today.
Through Superintendent Moore's innovative leadership the Metropolitan Police Department took great strides forward. Superintendent Moore was authorized to make police regulations for the inspection of junk dealers, pawnbrokers, and second hand dealers. He ensured that street lighting was adequate and that rail crossings were manned to prevent accident. Superintendent Moore helped guide the regulation of hacks, dogs, traffic, pool halls and the abatement of nuisances. He oversaw the creation of a new police court and enhanced enforcement against the seemingly increase in vice that gripped the city. From Opium dens in Chinatown, to gambling, prostitution and liquor, Major Moore augmented the Police Department's ability to combat crime and disorder.
Superintendent Moore further progressed the Department by adding a steam boat to patrol the river, bicycles for officer to patrol the streets and by establishing a Ninth Precinct in Northeast. He also initiated the first civil-service exams to be administered to Privates in order for them to be considered for promotion to the rank of Sergeant. Superintendent Moore also saw that officers were censured for "using their batons too freely" as he brought the force under more rigid control.
It was under Superintendent Moore's stewardship in 1893, that the Metropolitan Police made 27, 245 arrests. This number far exceeds our yearly numbers in present history.
Superintendent Moore died in office in July 1898 following a brief illness. He was credited with ushering in a new era in policing.
Extracted fromThe Evening Star (Washington, D.C.)
July 12, 1898 page 10
As superintendent of the Police Department of the District William G. Moore held the title of Major. He also achieved the rank of brevet colonel during the civil war so he is often referred to as either Major or Colonel Moore.
Moore was born in Washington city in 1829. His early education was acquired at the Rittenhouse Academy. Early in his professional career he reported for newspapers on congressional debates.
In 1861 he enlisted as a private in the Old National Rifles, received orders to report to Secretary of War Simon Cameron to act as his private secretary, and ultimately rose to the rank of brevet colonel. In 1865 Colonel Moore acted for a brief time as secretary to President Lincoln and later became secretary to President Johnson. President Johnson ultimately commissioned Col. Moore a paymaster in the army and his assignments took him through Kansas and the Indian Territory.
In 1870 he became business partners with ex-Governor Alexander R. Shepherd. After the partnership was dissolved Col. Moore accepting a position with the National Metropolitan Bank, where he remained until he was appointed Superintendent of the District police in 1886.
He married Miss Mary G. Rose, daughter of Dr. Benjamin Rose of Virginia. In attendance at his death vigil, in addition to his widow, were a daughter, Mrs. Mary J. Smoot, a son, Jacob G. Moore of the War Department, and his two brothers, Gales Moore and Alexander Moore.
Contributor: Loretta Castaldi (47472615)
[email protected]∼Died July 12, 1898, after a brief illness. Colonel Moore was the son of William Walker Moore who is buried at R80/D-3. Colonel Moore married Miss Mary G. Rose, the daughter of Dr. Benjamin Rose of Virginia. Colonel Moore is survived by his son, Jacob G. Moore of the War Department, his daughter Mrs. Smoot, and his brothers, Gales and Alexander.
Death Notice:
Moore. On Tuesday, July 12, 1898, Major William George Moore, Superintendent of Metropolitan Police in the 69th year of his age. Funeral Thursday the 14th instant from the New York Avenue Presbyterian Church at 2:30 o'clock p.m. Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States Commandery of the District of Columbia City of Washington, July 13, 1898 The death of Companion Brevet Colonel William George Moore, late U.S. Volunteers in this City, on the 12th instant, is announced to the Commandery. Funeral services, at which the attendance of Companions is requested, will be held at the New York Avenue Presbyterian Church, on Thursday, 14th instant, at 2:30 o'clock p.m. The Insignia of the Order will be worn, as required by the Constitution. By command of Colonel John M. Harlan, U.S.F., Commander W.P. Huxford, Recorder.
The below is from the records of the Metropolitan Police Department:
William G. Moore
Major and Superintendent (December 1886 - July 1898)
On December 8, 1886, Colonel William G. Moore was appointed as the Major and Superintendent of the Police Department. A native of Washington, he began his early career as a newspaper man covering congressional debates. He then went on to serve in the department of Public Works under General Montgomery Meigs. He served there up until the outbreak of the Civil War and joined the National Rifles.
After short service there he was requested to serves as the private secretary to the Secretary of War. He was then promoted to the rank of Major and made Adjutant-General of Volunteers. Following the conclusion of the war Major Moore was appointed to the position of private secretary to President Andrew Johnson.
He was then commissioned as a Colonel and made a paymaster in the army, and subsequently traveled the southwest as he carried out his duties.
In 1870 he returned to Washington and was made commander of the Washington Light Infantry, and then became Colonel of the First Regiment of the District Militia.
Once appointed Superintendent Moore was one of the longest serving Superintendents in the department's history and was responsible for preparing the force for its entry into the Modern era. Superintendent Moore improved the efficiency of the force and presided over the creation of many of the institutions and laws that still exist today.
Through Superintendent Moore's innovative leadership the Metropolitan Police Department took great strides forward. Superintendent Moore was authorized to make police regulations for the inspection of junk dealers, pawnbrokers, and second hand dealers. He ensured that street lighting was adequate and that rail crossings were manned to prevent accident. Superintendent Moore helped guide the regulation of hacks, dogs, traffic, pool halls and the abatement of nuisances. He oversaw the creation of a new police court and enhanced enforcement against the seemingly increase in vice that gripped the city. From Opium dens in Chinatown, to gambling, prostitution and liquor, Major Moore augmented the Police Department's ability to combat crime and disorder.
Superintendent Moore further progressed the Department by adding a steam boat to patrol the river, bicycles for officer to patrol the streets and by establishing a Ninth Precinct in Northeast. He also initiated the first civil-service exams to be administered to Privates in order for them to be considered for promotion to the rank of Sergeant. Superintendent Moore also saw that officers were censured for "using their batons too freely" as he brought the force under more rigid control.
It was under Superintendent Moore's stewardship in 1893, that the Metropolitan Police made 27, 245 arrests. This number far exceeds our yearly numbers in present history.
Superintendent Moore died in office in July 1898 following a brief illness. He was credited with ushering in a new era in policing.
July 12, 1898 page 10
As superintendent of the Police Department of the District William G. Moore held the title of Major. He also achieved the rank of brevet colonel during the civil war so he is often referred to as either Major or Colonel Moore.
Moore was born in Washington city in 1829. His early education was acquired at the Rittenhouse Academy. Early in his professional career he reported for newspapers on congressional debates.
In 1861 he enlisted as a private in the Old National Rifles, received orders to report to Secretary of War Simon Cameron to act as his private secretary, and ultimately rose to the rank of brevet colonel. In 1865 Colonel Moore acted for a brief time as secretary to President Lincoln and later became secretary to President Johnson. President Johnson ultimately commissioned Col. Moore a paymaster in the army and his assignments took him through Kansas and the Indian Territory.
In 1870 he became business partners with ex-Governor Alexander R. Shepherd. After the partnership was dissolved Col. Moore accepting a position with the National Metropolitan Bank, where he remained until he was appointed Superintendent of the District police in 1886.
He married Miss Mary G. Rose, daughter of Dr. Benjamin Rose of Virginia. In attendance at his death vigil, in addition to his widow, were a daughter, Mrs. Mary J. Smoot, a son, Jacob G. Moore of the War Department, and his two brothers, Gales Moore and Alexander Moore.
Contributor: Loretta Castaldi (47472615)
[email protected]∼Died July 12, 1898, after a brief illness. Colonel Moore was the son of William Walker Moore who is buried at R80/D-3. Colonel Moore married Miss Mary G. Rose, the daughter of Dr. Benjamin Rose of Virginia. Colonel Moore is survived by his son, Jacob G. Moore of the War Department, his daughter Mrs. Smoot, and his brothers, Gales and Alexander.
Death Notice:
Moore. On Tuesday, July 12, 1898, Major William George Moore, Superintendent of Metropolitan Police in the 69th year of his age. Funeral Thursday the 14th instant from the New York Avenue Presbyterian Church at 2:30 o'clock p.m. Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States Commandery of the District of Columbia City of Washington, July 13, 1898 The death of Companion Brevet Colonel William George Moore, late U.S. Volunteers in this City, on the 12th instant, is announced to the Commandery. Funeral services, at which the attendance of Companions is requested, will be held at the New York Avenue Presbyterian Church, on Thursday, 14th instant, at 2:30 o'clock p.m. The Insignia of the Order will be worn, as required by the Constitution. By command of Colonel John M. Harlan, U.S.F., Commander W.P. Huxford, Recorder.
The below is from the records of the Metropolitan Police Department:
William G. Moore
Major and Superintendent (December 1886 - July 1898)
On December 8, 1886, Colonel William G. Moore was appointed as the Major and Superintendent of the Police Department. A native of Washington, he began his early career as a newspaper man covering congressional debates. He then went on to serve in the department of Public Works under General Montgomery Meigs. He served there up until the outbreak of the Civil War and joined the National Rifles.
After short service there he was requested to serves as the private secretary to the Secretary of War. He was then promoted to the rank of Major and made Adjutant-General of Volunteers. Following the conclusion of the war Major Moore was appointed to the position of private secretary to President Andrew Johnson.
He was then commissioned as a Colonel and made a paymaster in the army, and subsequently traveled the southwest as he carried out his duties.
In 1870 he returned to Washington and was made commander of the Washington Light Infantry, and then became Colonel of the First Regiment of the District Militia.
Once appointed Superintendent Moore was one of the longest serving Superintendents in the department's history and was responsible for preparing the force for its entry into the Modern era. Superintendent Moore improved the efficiency of the force and presided over the creation of many of the institutions and laws that still exist today.
Through Superintendent Moore's innovative leadership the Metropolitan Police Department took great strides forward. Superintendent Moore was authorized to make police regulations for the inspection of junk dealers, pawnbrokers, and second hand dealers. He ensured that street lighting was adequate and that rail crossings were manned to prevent accident. Superintendent Moore helped guide the regulation of hacks, dogs, traffic, pool halls and the abatement of nuisances. He oversaw the creation of a new police court and enhanced enforcement against the seemingly increase in vice that gripped the city. From Opium dens in Chinatown, to gambling, prostitution and liquor, Major Moore augmented the Police Department's ability to combat crime and disorder.
Superintendent Moore further progressed the Department by adding a steam boat to patrol the river, bicycles for officer to patrol the streets and by establishing a Ninth Precinct in Northeast. He also initiated the first civil-service exams to be administered to Privates in order for them to be considered for promotion to the rank of Sergeant. Superintendent Moore also saw that officers were censured for "using their batons too freely" as he brought the force under more rigid control.
It was under Superintendent Moore's stewardship in 1893, that the Metropolitan Police made 27, 245 arrests. This number far exceeds our yearly numbers in present history.
Superintendent Moore died in office in July 1898 following a brief illness. He was credited with ushering in a new era in policing.
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