Background
Moore, John Weeks was born on April 11, 1807 in Anoover, New Hampshire, United States. Son of Jacob Bailey and Mary (Eaton) Moore.
Moore, John Weeks was born on April 11, 1807 in Anoover, New Hampshire, United States. Son of Jacob Bailey and Mary (Eaton) Moore.
He was educated at Concord High School and Plymouth Academy, became a printer, and was connected with several journals.
Apprentice printer New Hampshire Patriot. Editor, publisher Androscoggin Free Press (weekly Maine newspaper), 1827-1838. Editor Bellows Falls (Vermont) Gazette, 1838-1855.
Began editing and publishing musical journals, 1840.
Editor World of Music and Musical Library, for a time. Editor A Dictionary of Musical Information, 1876.
Married Emily Jane Eastman, September 17.