Background
The son of Isaac R. Moores, he was born in Illinois and moved to the Territory in 1852. Isaac Moores, Junior. was born in Danville, Illinois, on February 14, 1831.
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Isaac Ross
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Isaac junior was educated in the local schools of Illinois before leaving for the gold fields of California in 1850.
Career
In, he would serve in the House of Representatives, including as Speaker of that body. Siblings included John H. (June 26, 1821 – December 16, 1880), Martha A. (February 1, 1824 – March 23, 1847), Mary Matilda (January 21, 1826 – April 20, 1864), and Charles West. (November 2, 1828 – June 10, 1864). He returned to Illinois in 1852 after failing to gain a fortune.
In 1852, the Moores family traveled the Trail to the Territory, arriving in Portland in November.
Isaac settled in Yamhill County where he worked as a surveyor. In October 1854, he moved to capitol, Salem.
Moores was appointed as postmaster for Salem on April 14, 1855, and held the position until October 1858. In 1861, with the outbreak of the American Civil War he joined the Volunteer Militia.
Moores was selected as colonel of the second regiment, but the militia remained in and never saw action.
In 1862, he was elected to the House of Representatives. Moores served as a Republican representing Marion County. At the next session of the legislature in 1864 he served again, and was elected as Speaker of the House.
He also served as Speaker during the 1865 special session of the legislature.
In 1866, he sold out his mercantile business and was appointed by Governor George Lemuel Woods as clerk to the State Board of Land Commissioners. The following year he was one of the incorporators of the Central Railroad, and served as president of the railroad for a time.
Moores left the State Board in 1870 and was appointed as land commissioner to the & California Railroad, remaining in that position until his death. Isaac Ross Moores died of apoplexy in Portland on July 25, 1884, at the age of 53.
He was buried at the Salem Pioneer Cemetery where his father was buried.
Membership
He was a member of the Masons, Odd Fellows, and on the Common Council of Salem.
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Nationality
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Political Party
Republican party