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Harry Frederick Moore

Crockett, Houston County

Marker Text

(December 15, 1854 -- April 20, 1926) Harry F. Moore began his banking career in Ohio, where he married Anna Laura May in 1885. They moved to Galveston in 1890, then to Crockett in 1891. He assisted in organizing the First National Bank, and in 1904 became president. Serving for 22 years, he set an example for his successors, including two of his sons. He organized banks in nearby towns and was a prominent member of the community, an active church member, and a Mason. Recorded - 1992

Marker Details

Address E. Pease St.
Location Description Glenwood Cemetery, East Pease Street, Crockett
Marker # 11015
Dedicated 1992
Size, Type grave marker
Code banks, bankers, banking topics; Business topics, general
Latitude, Longitude 31.322306, -95.460565

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