Background
Moore, James Hobart was born on June 14, 1852 in Berkshire, New York, United States. Son of Nathaniel F. and Rachel A. (Beckwith) Moore.
Moore, James Hobart was born on June 14, 1852 in Berkshire, New York, United States. Son of Nathaniel F. and Rachel A. (Beckwith) Moore.
Academic education.
Bank clerk, Binghamton, New York, 1871-1873. Located in Chicago, 1873. Admitted to Illinois bar, 1881.
With his brother, William H., formed the 4 great corporations known as the “Moore group,” with a combined capital of $187,000,000, all later absorbed in the United States Steel Corporation.
They also promoted the National Biscuit Company and other combinations of capital. Director American Can Company Home: Santa Barbara, California.
Married Lora Josephine Small, April.