John Percy Moore

Background

Moore, John Percy was born on May 17, 1869 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of John P. and Emma (Frank) Moore.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Central High School, Philadelphia, 1886. Bachelor of Science, University of Pennsylvania, 1892, Doctor of Philosophy, 1896.

Career

Scientific assistant United States Fish Commission, periodically, since 1890. Assistant instrm. zoölogy, University of Pennsylvania, 1890-1892, instructor, 1892-1907, assistant professor, 1907-1912, professor, 1912-1939, professor emeritus since 1939. Also assistant curator and correspondent secretary Academy Natural Sciences, Philadelphia, 1902-1939, member board trustees, 1938-1957, honorary life trustee, since 1957.

Instructor biology, Hahnemann Medical College, Philadelphia, 1896-1898.

Instructor Marine Biological Laboratory, Wood’s Hole, Massachusetts, 1901-1902. Ludwick Institute lecturer, 1902-1920, manager since 1920, president, 1941-1957.

Research associate Smithsonian Institution.

Achievements

• John Percy Moore has been listed as a noteworthy zoologist. by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Member Society Systematic Zoology, Society Study Evolution, American Society Naturalists, American Society Zoölogists, Ecological Society America, American Philosophical Society, Philadelphia Academy Science, Society Zoöl. de France, Sigma Xi.

Connections

Married Kathleen Carter, May 16, 1892 (deceased). Children: Warren (deceased), Kathleen (deceased), Elinor (Mistress J. Logan Irvin), Caroline (deceased).

Father:

John P. Moore

Mother:

Emma (Frank) Moore

Spouse:

Kathleen Carter

child:

Warren Moore (deceased)

child:

Elinor Moore (Mistress J. Logan Irvin)

child:

Caroline Moore (deceased)

child:

Kathleen Moore (deceased)