George DeGraw Moore

George DeGraw Moore (February 11, 1822 – October 13, 1891) was an American politician, lawyer, and jurist. He was sometimes referred to in historical documents as "G. DeGraw Moore" or "J. DeGraw Moore."

George DeGraw Moore
Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 2nd district
In office January 1, 1850 – January 1, 1852
Preceded by	Henry Merrill
Succeeded by	James S. Alban
Personal details
Born	George DeGraw Moore (1822-02-11)February 11, 1822 Caldwell, New Jersey
Died	October 13, 1891(1891-10-13) (aged 69) Newark, New Jersey
Resting place	Rosedale Cemetery Orange, New Jersey
Political party	Whig
Spouses	Justina Melrose Whitehead (died 1887)
Alma mater	Union College

Biography

Born in Caldwell, New Jersey, Moore received his law degree from Union College, in Schenectady, New York, and studied law in a law office in Newark, New Jersey. Moore settled in Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin. He served in the Wisconsin State Senate in 1850 and 1851. In 1851, Moore moved to Urbana, Ohio. In 1856, Moore moved back to Newark, New Jersey. From 1869 to 1879, he served as surrogate for Essex County, New Jersey. He also served on the first board of directors of the Prudential Friendly Society, a predecessor to the Prudential Life Insurance Company.^[1][2]