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Associate Justice, Texas Supreme Court, 1862-1866, 1874-1878
Chief Justice, Texas Supreme Court, 1866-1867, 1878-1881
George Fleming Moore, the seventh son of well-to-do planters, was born in Elbert County, Georgia on July 17, 1822. He grew up in Alabama where, as a child he was acquainted with Oran M. Roberts. Moore attended the University of Alabama and the University of Virginia, but did not graduate from either institution. In 1842 he undertook the study of law in Talladega, Alabama, and was licensed to practice in 1844.
In 1846 Moore moved to Crockett, Texas, where he practiced law for several years before returning to Alabama to marry. He returned to Texas in 1854, spending two years in Austin before moving to Nacogdoches in 1856, where he began a law practice with Richard S. Walker. Moore and Walker were appointed State Reporters in 1858, and prepared the twenty-second, twenty-third, and twenty-fourth Texas Reports (1860-61).
Moore served briefly as a colonel in the Texas cavalry during the Civil War before being elected an associate justice of the supreme court in 1862. In 1866 he was again elected to the court but was removed in 1867 when Texas was placed under federal military authority. He returned to practicing law, this time in Austin, and was licensed to practice in the U.S. Supreme Court in 1870, where he argued two successful cases (Hanrick v. Barton and Cordova v. Hood et al.). In January 1874 he was reappointed associate justice by Gov. Coke. The Constitution of 1876 made court positions elective by popular vote, and he was then elected to the position. When Oran M. Roberts was elected governor of Texas in 1878, Moore was appointed to fill his vacancy as chief justice. Moore was then elected to the position by an overwhelming majority.
Moore was described as a studious, careful, and dignified judge who blended the attributes of sternness and generosity. He possessed strong analytical ability, and presented clear, concise, and logical arguments. He was an expert in Texas land laws, and during the years he practiced law, he handled a number of land cases.
In November 1881, his health and eyesight failing, Moore resigned from the court. He died in Washington, D.C. on August 30, 1883, and his body was returned to Austin for burial.
(San Antonio Light, August 31, 1883)
Washington - Ex-Chief Justice Moore, of Texas, died in this city this morning of cerebral-apoplexy, aged 61. He was unusually cheerful yesterday, and slept well last night, but was stricken with paralysis of the left side just before arising this morning. The remains have been embalmed and will be taken to Austin for burial. Judge Moore was for years a prominent lawyer in Texas, and during the first year of the late civil war commanded a Texas regiment. He was then elected to the bench and served as Associate Justice and Chief Justice about 18 years. Early in 1882 he resigned the latter office on account of failing health.
Tarlton Law Library
Associate Justice, Texas Supreme Court, 1862-1866, 1874-1878
Chief Justice, Texas Supreme Court, 1866-1867, 1878-1881
George Fleming Moore, the seventh son of well-to-do planters, was born in Elbert County, Georgia on July 17, 1822. He grew up in Alabama where, as a child he was acquainted with Oran M. Roberts. Moore attended the University of Alabama and the University of Virginia, but did not graduate from either institution. In 1842 he undertook the study of law in Talladega, Alabama, and was licensed to practice in 1844.
In 1846 Moore moved to Crockett, Texas, where he practiced law for several years before returning to Alabama to marry. He returned to Texas in 1854, spending two years in Austin before moving to Nacogdoches in 1856, where he began a law practice with Richard S. Walker. Moore and Walker were appointed State Reporters in 1858, and prepared the twenty-second, twenty-third, and twenty-fourth Texas Reports (1860-61).
Moore served briefly as a colonel in the Texas cavalry during the Civil War before being elected an associate justice of the supreme court in 1862. In 1866 he was again elected to the court but was removed in 1867 when Texas was placed under federal military authority. He returned to practicing law, this time in Austin, and was licensed to practice in the U.S. Supreme Court in 1870, where he argued two successful cases (Hanrick v. Barton and Cordova v. Hood et al.). In January 1874 he was reappointed associate justice by Gov. Coke. The Constitution of 1876 made court positions elective by popular vote, and he was then elected to the position. When Oran M. Roberts was elected governor of Texas in 1878, Moore was appointed to fill his vacancy as chief justice. Moore was then elected to the position by an overwhelming majority.
Moore was described as a studious, careful, and dignified judge who blended the attributes of sternness and generosity. He possessed strong analytical ability, and presented clear, concise, and logical arguments. He was an expert in Texas land laws, and during the years he practiced law, he handled a number of land cases.
In November 1881, his health and eyesight failing, Moore resigned from the court. He died in Washington, D.C. on August 30, 1883, and his body was returned to Austin for burial.
(San Antonio Light, August 31, 1883)
Washington - Ex-Chief Justice Moore, of Texas, died in this city this morning of cerebral-apoplexy, aged 61. He was unusually cheerful yesterday, and slept well last night, but was stricken with paralysis of the left side just before arising this morning. The remains have been embalmed and will be taken to Austin for burial. Judge Moore was for years a prominent lawyer in Texas, and during the first year of the late civil war commanded a Texas regiment. He was then elected to the bench and served as Associate Justice and Chief Justice about 18 years. Early in 1882 he resigned the latter office on account of failing health.
The University of Texas At Austin
Tarlton Law Library
Associate Justice, Texas Supreme Court, 1862-1866, 1874-1878
Chief Justice, Texas Supreme Court, 1866-1867, 1878-1881
George Fleming Moore, the seventh son of well-to-do planters, was born in Elbert County, Georgia on July 17, 1822. He grew up in Alabama where, as a child he was acquainted with Oran M. Roberts. Moore attended the University of Alabama and the University of Virginia, but did not graduate from either institution. In 1842 he undertook the study of law in Talladega, Alabama, and was licensed to practice in 1844.
In 1846 Moore moved to Crockett, Texas, where he practiced law for several years before returning to Alabama to marry. He returned to Texas in 1854, spending two years in Austin before moving to Nacogdoches in 1856, where he began a law practice with Richard S. Walker. Moore and Walker were appointed State Reporters in 1858, and prepared the twenty-second, twenty-third, and twenty-fourth Texas Reports (1860-61).
Moore served briefly as a colonel in the Texas cavalry during the Civil War before being elected an associate justice of the supreme court in 1862. In 1866 he was again elected to the court but was removed in 1867 when Texas was placed under federal military authority. He returned to practicing law, this time in Austin, and was licensed to practice in the U.S. Supreme Court in 1870, where he argued two successful cases (Hanrick v. Barton and Cordova v. Hood et al.). In January 1874 he was reappointed associate justice by Gov. Coke. The Constitution of 1876 made court positions elective by popular vote, and he was then elected to the position. When Oran M. Roberts was elected governor of Texas in 1878, Moore was appointed to fill his vacancy as chief justice. Moore was then elected to the position by an overwhelming majority.
Moore was described as a studious, careful, and dignified judge who blended the attributes of sternness and generosity. He possessed strong analytical ability, and presented clear, concise, and logical arguments. He was an expert in Texas land laws, and during the years he practiced law, he handled a number of land cases.
In November 1881, his health and eyesight failing, Moore resigned from the court. He died in Washington, D.C. on August 30, 1883, and his body was returned to Austin for burial.
(San Antonio Light, August 31, 1883)
Washington - Ex-Chief Justice Moore, of Texas, died in this city this morning of cerebral-apoplexy, aged 61. He was unusually cheerful yesterday, and slept well last night, but was stricken with paralysis of the left side just before arising this morning. The remains have been embalmed and will be taken to Austin for burial. Judge Moore was for years a prominent lawyer in Texas, and during the first year of the late civil war commanded a Texas regiment. He was then elected to the bench and served as Associate Justice and Chief Justice about 18 years. Early in 1882 he resigned the latter office on account of failing health.
Tarlton Law Library
Associate Justice, Texas Supreme Court, 1862-1866, 1874-1878
Chief Justice, Texas Supreme Court, 1866-1867, 1878-1881
George Fleming Moore, the seventh son of well-to-do planters, was born in Elbert County, Georgia on July 17, 1822. He grew up in Alabama where, as a child he was acquainted with Oran M. Roberts. Moore attended the University of Alabama and the University of Virginia, but did not graduate from either institution. In 1842 he undertook the study of law in Talladega, Alabama, and was licensed to practice in 1844.
In 1846 Moore moved to Crockett, Texas, where he practiced law for several years before returning to Alabama to marry. He returned to Texas in 1854, spending two years in Austin before moving to Nacogdoches in 1856, where he began a law practice with Richard S. Walker. Moore and Walker were appointed State Reporters in 1858, and prepared the twenty-second, twenty-third, and twenty-fourth Texas Reports (1860-61).
Moore served briefly as a colonel in the Texas cavalry during the Civil War before being elected an associate justice of the supreme court in 1862. In 1866 he was again elected to the court but was removed in 1867 when Texas was placed under federal military authority. He returned to practicing law, this time in Austin, and was licensed to practice in the U.S. Supreme Court in 1870, where he argued two successful cases (Hanrick v. Barton and Cordova v. Hood et al.). In January 1874 he was reappointed associate justice by Gov. Coke. The Constitution of 1876 made court positions elective by popular vote, and he was then elected to the position. When Oran M. Roberts was elected governor of Texas in 1878, Moore was appointed to fill his vacancy as chief justice. Moore was then elected to the position by an overwhelming majority.
Moore was described as a studious, careful, and dignified judge who blended the attributes of sternness and generosity. He possessed strong analytical ability, and presented clear, concise, and logical arguments. He was an expert in Texas land laws, and during the years he practiced law, he handled a number of land cases.
In November 1881, his health and eyesight failing, Moore resigned from the court. He died in Washington, D.C. on August 30, 1883, and his body was returned to Austin for burial.
(San Antonio Light, August 31, 1883)
Washington - Ex-Chief Justice Moore, of Texas, died in this city this morning of cerebral-apoplexy, aged 61. He was unusually cheerful yesterday, and slept well last night, but was stricken with paralysis of the left side just before arising this morning. The remains have been embalmed and will be taken to Austin for burial. Judge Moore was for years a prominent lawyer in Texas, and during the first year of the late civil war commanded a Texas regiment. He was then elected to the bench and served as Associate Justice and Chief Justice about 18 years. Early in 1882 he resigned the latter office on account of failing health.
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