Background
MOORE, William Robert was born on June 26, 1851 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of John and Catherine (Foy) Moore.
MOORE, William Robert was born on June 26, 1851 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of John and Catherine (Foy) Moore.
Bryant and Stratton’s Business. College, Davenport, Iowa City Attorney, Moline, 111., 1876. Appointed City Attorney to fill outunexpired term, 1884.
Corporation Counsel, 1895-1896, re-appointed 1896-1897. Chairman, Rock Island Company Democrat Committee. Appointed City Attorney, 1897, 1909.
Candidate for Circuit Judge, 1912.
United States Commissioner, 1925, re-appointed since 1929. Delegate, to Democrat National. Convention, 1928. Organizer, Moline Central St. Railway, 1885.
Member: American and Rock Island Bar (Pres, of Rhode Island) Associations. Moline Public Library. Mississippi Valley Amateur Rowing Association (President).