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~ ~ ~ CHARLES THOMAS MOORE ~ ~ ~
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PERFORMING MUSICIAN, A MASON, SHIPYARD WORKER IN
CALIFORNIA AND UP THE COAST TO ALASKA,
MENS DEPARTMENT STORE SALESMAN, HUNTER & FISHERMAN
OF ENGLISH, WELSH, SCOTTISH DESCENT
NICKNAMES
Chuck, Pops, Gramps, Ole' Blue Eyes
BIRTH
Saturday September 7th, 1907
Charles "Chuck" Thomas Moore was the fourth child born to Edwin and Agnes Isabelle (nee Booth) Moore in Barnesboro, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA.
BAPTISM
November 17th, 1907
Charles Thomas Moore was baptized at the Saint Thomas Episcopal Church, in Barnesboro, Cambria County, Pennsylvania.
Charles was born into a family of devout good Samaritan Christians, Masons, performing musicians, and Coal Miners that were Railroad men as well, for the Coal Mines.
His father, Ed Moore, had been a barefoot coal miner from the age of 3 or 5. This was commonplace for children to be Coal Miners and often barefoot too in Barnesboro and in Coal Mining towns throughout America.
NAMESAKE
Charles was named for his Paternal Uncle, Charles Thomas Moore, Sr.
of whom his father, Edwin Moore, was closest to:
Uncle Charles Thomas Moore
(November 8th, 1877 Pennsylvania, USA - August 12th, 1958 California, USA)
Find A Grave Memorial # 74044869
Charles proudly went by and signed his name:
Charles Thomas Moore Jr.
CHILDHOOD
Charles was born into a family of devout good Samaritan Christians, Masons, performing musicians, and Coal Miners that were Railroad men as well, for the Coal Mines.
His father, Ed Moore, had been a barefoot coal miner from the age of 3 or 5. This was commonplace for children to be Coal Miners and often barefoot too in Barnesboro and in Coal Mining towns throughout America.
PENNSYLVANIA
Between 1904 and 1907
Charles' family relocated from Houtzdale in Clearfield County to Barnesboro in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. The family's relocation may have taken place before Charles was conceived.
MINE EXPLOSION AT ROSLYN
October 3rd, 1909
There was a devastating mine explosion at Mine No. 4 in Roslyn, Kittitas County, Washington. It is not known at this time if The Moore Family were residing in Cle Elum and Rosyln.
WASHINGTON
Before November 1910
When Charles was about 2 or 3 years old, his family relocated to the coal mining towns of Cle Elum and Roslyn, Kittitas County, Washington. This relocation included the family of his paternal Uncle Charles Thomas Moore.
Here Charles and his siblings spent most of their childhood.
His parents led the family from Barnesboro, while his father Ed worked on the railroads that took the family to reside in Cle Elum, Kittitas County, Washington. Then later to Provo, Provo County, Utah and Carbon, Utah. The men of the family mined in Provo, Utah and continued working as railroad employees. This lead the family back to reside in Cle Elum and Rosalyn, Kittitas County, Washington.
WORLD WAR I
Charles Moore was far too young to have been called to duty for this War.
SPANISH FLU OF 1918 - 1923
The Spanish Flu swept throughout the world claiming millions of lives. It is reported to have continued to kill people for five years.
The Moore family and related families were fortunate to not have lost a family member to this dreaded epidemic.
UTAH
Prior to Winter 1918/1919
Charles' family relocated to Carbonville, Carbon County, Utah.
RETURN TO WASHINGTON
About 1920, Charles' family returned to Cle Elum, Kittitas County, Washington.
DEATH OF FATHER
December 27th, 1923
Grandpa Moore was only 16 years old when he and his family tragically lost his dad. Two days after Christmas 1923, while the family resided in Cle Elum, Kittitas County, Washington, his dad had a heart attack and suddenly passed way.
DEATH OF MATERNAL GRANDFATHER
December 27th, 1924
When Charles was 17 years old he and his family next lost his Grandpa Daniel Booth.
Tragically, his Grandpa passed away one year to the day of his dad's passing.
REMARRIAGE OF MOTHER
January 16th, 1926
When Grandpa Moore was 18 years old, his mother remarried:
Agnes "Isabelle" Booth Moore, age 48, married John William Catton, a Widowed Miner, in Ellensburg, Kittitas, Washington, USA by M.E. Flynn, Justice of the Peace.
There is every reason to believe that family members approved of their marriage. However, family members are not listed as Witnesses to this marriage.
The witnesses were:
Mr. & Mrs. T. H Willet of Cle Elum, Kittitas County, Washington.
RELOCATION TO CALIFORNIA
About 1928
I believe Grandpa Moore, age about 20, followed his Uncle Charles Thomas Moore Sr. & Aunt Elizabeth Ann (nee Booth) Moore to Oakland, Alameda County, California.
MARRIAGE AND FATHERHOOD
June 1st, 1929
Chuck Moore, age 21, married Eulah May Myers, age nearly 18, in Oakland, Alameda County, California, USA. To this union they were blessed with at least 3 children.
CHILDREN
Vonalee Moore - born June 8th, 1930 in Oakland, Alameda, California
William Charles Moore - born January 17trh, 1932 in Oakland, Alameda, California
Baby Boy William Charles Moore was born on the 32nd Wedding Anniversary of Grandpa Charles' Uncle Charles and Aunt Elizabeth Moore, giving all of the family much to celebrate as they all lived near each other.
1933 OAKLAND CALIFORNIA
The young Moore family resided in Oakland at:
4636 Tulip Street, Oakland
His Uncle Charles Thomas & Aunt Elizabth Ann (nee Booth) Moore resided in California at:
7957 Earl Street, Oakland
1935 OAKLAND CALIFORNIA
Charles Moore, age 28, was employed as a SALESMAN at H.C. Capwell. He worked in the Men's Clothing Department selling men's suits, etc. The Moore Family resided at: 4325 Tompkins Street, Oakland, Alameda, California.
His Uncle Charles Thomas Moore and Aunt Elizabth (nee Booth) Moore resided at:
8512 Holly Street, Oakland, Alameda, California. His Uncle was employed at PT&T Company.
DEATH OF MOTHER
May 23rd, 1935
Grandpa Moore's mother passed away when he was 27 years old. It is not known to family how often Grandpa Moore traveled back to California to visit with his Mother and family in Washington, and when he last saw her before her passing.
1937 OAKLAND CALIFORNIA
Charles continued his employment as a SALESMAN at H. C. Capwell. The Moore Family resided at:
598 38th Street, Oakland, Alameda, California.
1938 OAKLAND CALIFORNIA
Charles, age 30, continued his employment as a SALESMAN at H. C. Capwell. The Moore Family resided at:
4665 Davenport Drive, Oakland, Alameda, California.
MILITARY REGISTRATION
October 16th, 1940
When Grandpa Moore was 33, he registered for military service at the Selective Service Local Board #58, 5407 Bond Street, Oakland, Alameda, California. However, he was not accepted due to his weak heart condition.
At this time, he owned his own Trucking Company.
The Moore Family resided at:
4420 Davenport Avenue, Oakland, Alameda County, California.
Registrar's Report recorded that Grandpa Charles is:
5'11", 180 lbs. with Hazel eyes, Brown hair, and a light complexion
DEATH OF BROTHER DONOVAN MOORE
September 25th, 1943
Charles' brother, Donovan Moore, age 39, tragically passed away single and at a young age.
It was reported that Don was enlisted in the military when he became quite ill from a tooth infection. Sadly, he did not recover and perished from complications, perhaps Pneumonia.
MILITARY
Charles was unable to serve in the U.S. Military as all of the men in his family had. He was found to have a bad heart, which sadly shortened his lifespan.
DEATH
Sunday July 23rd, 1967
Grandpa Moore passed away of a Sudden Heart Attack. He was taken to the hospital, but did not recover.
The day Charles Thomas Moore passed away was his brother Donovan's birthday.
Donovan Moore (1904 - 1943) had passed away nearly 24 years earlier, at the age of 39. It would have been Donovan's 63rd birthday.
~ ~ ~ CHARLES THOMAS MOORE ~ ~ ~
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PERFORMING MUSICIAN, A MASON, SHIPYARD WORKER IN
CALIFORNIA AND UP THE COAST TO ALASKA,
MENS DEPARTMENT STORE SALESMAN, HUNTER & FISHERMAN
OF ENGLISH, WELSH, SCOTTISH DESCENT
NICKNAMES
Chuck, Pops, Gramps, Ole' Blue Eyes
BIRTH
Saturday September 7th, 1907
Charles "Chuck" Thomas Moore was the fourth child born to Edwin and Agnes Isabelle (nee Booth) Moore in Barnesboro, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA.
BAPTISM
November 17th, 1907
Charles Thomas Moore was baptized at the Saint Thomas Episcopal Church, in Barnesboro, Cambria County, Pennsylvania.
Charles was born into a family of devout good Samaritan Christians, Masons, performing musicians, and Coal Miners that were Railroad men as well, for the Coal Mines.
His father, Ed Moore, had been a barefoot coal miner from the age of 3 or 5. This was commonplace for children to be Coal Miners and often barefoot too in Barnesboro and in Coal Mining towns throughout America.
NAMESAKE
Charles was named for his Paternal Uncle, Charles Thomas Moore, Sr.
of whom his father, Edwin Moore, was closest to:
Uncle Charles Thomas Moore
(November 8th, 1877 Pennsylvania, USA - August 12th, 1958 California, USA)
Find A Grave Memorial # 74044869
Charles proudly went by and signed his name:
Charles Thomas Moore Jr.
CHILDHOOD
Charles was born into a family of devout good Samaritan Christians, Masons, performing musicians, and Coal Miners that were Railroad men as well, for the Coal Mines.
His father, Ed Moore, had been a barefoot coal miner from the age of 3 or 5. This was commonplace for children to be Coal Miners and often barefoot too in Barnesboro and in Coal Mining towns throughout America.
PENNSYLVANIA
Between 1904 and 1907
Charles' family relocated from Houtzdale in Clearfield County to Barnesboro in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. The family's relocation may have taken place before Charles was conceived.
MINE EXPLOSION AT ROSLYN
October 3rd, 1909
There was a devastating mine explosion at Mine No. 4 in Roslyn, Kittitas County, Washington. It is not known at this time if The Moore Family were residing in Cle Elum and Rosyln.
WASHINGTON
Before November 1910
When Charles was about 2 or 3 years old, his family relocated to the coal mining towns of Cle Elum and Roslyn, Kittitas County, Washington. This relocation included the family of his paternal Uncle Charles Thomas Moore.
Here Charles and his siblings spent most of their childhood.
His parents led the family from Barnesboro, while his father Ed worked on the railroads that took the family to reside in Cle Elum, Kittitas County, Washington. Then later to Provo, Provo County, Utah and Carbon, Utah. The men of the family mined in Provo, Utah and continued working as railroad employees. This lead the family back to reside in Cle Elum and Rosalyn, Kittitas County, Washington.
WORLD WAR I
Charles Moore was far too young to have been called to duty for this War.
SPANISH FLU OF 1918 - 1923
The Spanish Flu swept throughout the world claiming millions of lives. It is reported to have continued to kill people for five years.
The Moore family and related families were fortunate to not have lost a family member to this dreaded epidemic.
UTAH
Prior to Winter 1918/1919
Charles' family relocated to Carbonville, Carbon County, Utah.
RETURN TO WASHINGTON
About 1920, Charles' family returned to Cle Elum, Kittitas County, Washington.
DEATH OF FATHER
December 27th, 1923
Grandpa Moore was only 16 years old when he and his family tragically lost his dad. Two days after Christmas 1923, while the family resided in Cle Elum, Kittitas County, Washington, his dad had a heart attack and suddenly passed way.
DEATH OF MATERNAL GRANDFATHER
December 27th, 1924
When Charles was 17 years old he and his family next lost his Grandpa Daniel Booth.
Tragically, his Grandpa passed away one year to the day of his dad's passing.
REMARRIAGE OF MOTHER
January 16th, 1926
When Grandpa Moore was 18 years old, his mother remarried:
Agnes "Isabelle" Booth Moore, age 48, married John William Catton, a Widowed Miner, in Ellensburg, Kittitas, Washington, USA by M.E. Flynn, Justice of the Peace.
There is every reason to believe that family members approved of their marriage. However, family members are not listed as Witnesses to this marriage.
The witnesses were:
Mr. & Mrs. T. H Willet of Cle Elum, Kittitas County, Washington.
RELOCATION TO CALIFORNIA
About 1928
I believe Grandpa Moore, age about 20, followed his Uncle Charles Thomas Moore Sr. & Aunt Elizabeth Ann (nee Booth) Moore to Oakland, Alameda County, California.
MARRIAGE AND FATHERHOOD
June 1st, 1929
Chuck Moore, age 21, married Eulah May Myers, age nearly 18, in Oakland, Alameda County, California, USA. To this union they were blessed with at least 3 children.
CHILDREN
Vonalee Moore - born June 8th, 1930 in Oakland, Alameda, California
William Charles Moore - born January 17trh, 1932 in Oakland, Alameda, California
Baby Boy William Charles Moore was born on the 32nd Wedding Anniversary of Grandpa Charles' Uncle Charles and Aunt Elizabeth Moore, giving all of the family much to celebrate as they all lived near each other.
1933 OAKLAND CALIFORNIA
The young Moore family resided in Oakland at:
4636 Tulip Street, Oakland
His Uncle Charles Thomas & Aunt Elizabth Ann (nee Booth) Moore resided in California at:
7957 Earl Street, Oakland
1935 OAKLAND CALIFORNIA
Charles Moore, age 28, was employed as a SALESMAN at H.C. Capwell. He worked in the Men's Clothing Department selling men's suits, etc. The Moore Family resided at: 4325 Tompkins Street, Oakland, Alameda, California.
His Uncle Charles Thomas Moore and Aunt Elizabth (nee Booth) Moore resided at:
8512 Holly Street, Oakland, Alameda, California. His Uncle was employed at PT&T Company.
DEATH OF MOTHER
May 23rd, 1935
Grandpa Moore's mother passed away when he was 27 years old. It is not known to family how often Grandpa Moore traveled back to California to visit with his Mother and family in Washington, and when he last saw her before her passing.
1937 OAKLAND CALIFORNIA
Charles continued his employment as a SALESMAN at H. C. Capwell. The Moore Family resided at:
598 38th Street, Oakland, Alameda, California.
1938 OAKLAND CALIFORNIA
Charles, age 30, continued his employment as a SALESMAN at H. C. Capwell. The Moore Family resided at:
4665 Davenport Drive, Oakland, Alameda, California.
MILITARY REGISTRATION
October 16th, 1940
When Grandpa Moore was 33, he registered for military service at the Selective Service Local Board #58, 5407 Bond Street, Oakland, Alameda, California. However, he was not accepted due to his weak heart condition.
At this time, he owned his own Trucking Company.
The Moore Family resided at:
4420 Davenport Avenue, Oakland, Alameda County, California.
Registrar's Report recorded that Grandpa Charles is:
5'11", 180 lbs. with Hazel eyes, Brown hair, and a light complexion
DEATH OF BROTHER DONOVAN MOORE
September 25th, 1943
Charles' brother, Donovan Moore, age 39, tragically passed away single and at a young age.
It was reported that Don was enlisted in the military when he became quite ill from a tooth infection. Sadly, he did not recover and perished from complications, perhaps Pneumonia.
MILITARY
Charles was unable to serve in the U.S. Military as all of the men in his family had. He was found to have a bad heart, which sadly shortened his lifespan.
DEATH
Sunday July 23rd, 1967
Grandpa Moore passed away of a Sudden Heart Attack. He was taken to the hospital, but did not recover.
The day Charles Thomas Moore passed away was his brother Donovan's birthday.
Donovan Moore (1904 - 1943) had passed away nearly 24 years earlier, at the age of 39. It would have been Donovan's 63rd birthday.
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~ ~ ~ CHARLES THOMAS MOORE ~ ~ ~
===============================
PERFORMING MUSICIAN, A MASON, SHIPYARD WORKER IN
CALIFORNIA AND UP THE COAST TO ALASKA,
MENS DEPARTMENT STORE SALESMAN, HUNTER & FISHERMAN
OF ENGLISH, WELSH, SCOTTISH DESCENT
NICKNAMES
Chuck, Pops, Gramps, Ole' Blue Eyes
BIRTH
Saturday September 7th, 1907
Charles "Chuck" Thomas Moore was the fourth child born to Edwin and Agnes Isabelle (nee Booth) Moore in Barnesboro, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA.
BAPTISM
November 17th, 1907
Charles Thomas Moore was baptized at the Saint Thomas Episcopal Church, in Barnesboro, Cambria County, Pennsylvania.
Charles was born into a family of devout good Samaritan Christians, Masons, performing musicians, and Coal Miners that were Railroad men as well, for the Coal Mines.
His father, Ed Moore, had been a barefoot coal miner from the age of 3 or 5. This was commonplace for children to be Coal Miners and often barefoot too in Barnesboro and in Coal Mining towns throughout America.
NAMESAKE
Charles was named for his Paternal Uncle, Charles Thomas Moore, Sr.
of whom his father, Edwin Moore, was closest to:
Uncle Charles Thomas Moore
(November 8th, 1877 Pennsylvania, USA - August 12th, 1958 California, USA)
Find A Grave Memorial # 74044869
Charles proudly went by and signed his name:
Charles Thomas Moore Jr.
CHILDHOOD
Charles was born into a family of devout good Samaritan Christians, Masons, performing musicians, and Coal Miners that were Railroad men as well, for the Coal Mines.
His father, Ed Moore, had been a barefoot coal miner from the age of 3 or 5. This was commonplace for children to be Coal Miners and often barefoot too in Barnesboro and in Coal Mining towns throughout America.
PENNSYLVANIA
Between 1904 and 1907
Charles' family relocated from Houtzdale in Clearfield County to Barnesboro in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. The family's relocation may have taken place before Charles was conceived.
MINE EXPLOSION AT ROSLYN
October 3rd, 1909
There was a devastating mine explosion at Mine No. 4 in Roslyn, Kittitas County, Washington. It is not known at this time if The Moore Family were residing in Cle Elum and Rosyln.
WASHINGTON
Before November 1910
When Charles was about 2 or 3 years old, his family relocated to the coal mining towns of Cle Elum and Roslyn, Kittitas County, Washington. This relocation included the family of his paternal Uncle Charles Thomas Moore.
Here Charles and his siblings spent most of their childhood.
His parents led the family from Barnesboro, while his father Ed worked on the railroads that took the family to reside in Cle Elum, Kittitas County, Washington. Then later to Provo, Provo County, Utah and Carbon, Utah. The men of the family mined in Provo, Utah and continued working as railroad employees. This lead the family back to reside in Cle Elum and Rosalyn, Kittitas County, Washington.
WORLD WAR I
Charles Moore was far too young to have been called to duty for this War.
SPANISH FLU OF 1918 - 1923
The Spanish Flu swept throughout the world claiming millions of lives. It is reported to have continued to kill people for five years.
The Moore family and related families were fortunate to not have lost a family member to this dreaded epidemic.
UTAH
Prior to Winter 1918/1919
Charles' family relocated to Carbonville, Carbon County, Utah.
RETURN TO WASHINGTON
About 1920, Charles' family returned to Cle Elum, Kittitas County, Washington.
DEATH OF FATHER
December 27th, 1923
Grandpa Moore was only 16 years old when he and his family tragically lost his dad. Two days after Christmas 1923, while the family resided in Cle Elum, Kittitas County, Washington, his dad had a heart attack and suddenly passed way.
DEATH OF MATERNAL GRANDFATHER
December 27th, 1924
When Charles was 17 years old he and his family next lost his Grandpa Daniel Booth.
Tragically, his Grandpa passed away one year to the day of his dad's passing.
REMARRIAGE OF MOTHER
January 16th, 1926
When Grandpa Moore was 18 years old, his mother remarried:
Agnes "Isabelle" Booth Moore, age 48, married John William Catton, a Widowed Miner, in Ellensburg, Kittitas, Washington, USA by M.E. Flynn, Justice of the Peace.
There is every reason to believe that family members approved of their marriage. However, family members are not listed as Witnesses to this marriage.
The witnesses were:
Mr. & Mrs. T. H Willet of Cle Elum, Kittitas County, Washington.
RELOCATION TO CALIFORNIA
About 1928
I believe Grandpa Moore, age about 20, followed his Uncle Charles Thomas Moore Sr. & Aunt Elizabeth Ann (nee Booth) Moore to Oakland, Alameda County, California.
MARRIAGE AND FATHERHOOD
June 1st, 1929
Chuck Moore, age 21, married Eulah May Myers, age nearly 18, in Oakland, Alameda County, California, USA. To this union they were blessed with at least 3 children.
CHILDREN
Vonalee Moore - born June 8th, 1930 in Oakland, Alameda, California
William Charles Moore - born January 17trh, 1932 in Oakland, Alameda, California
Baby Boy William Charles Moore was born on the 32nd Wedding Anniversary of Grandpa Charles' Uncle Charles and Aunt Elizabeth Moore, giving all of the family much to celebrate as they all lived near each other.
1933 OAKLAND CALIFORNIA
The young Moore family resided in Oakland at:
4636 Tulip Street, Oakland
His Uncle Charles Thomas & Aunt Elizabth Ann (nee Booth) Moore resided in California at:
7957 Earl Street, Oakland
1935 OAKLAND CALIFORNIA
Charles Moore, age 28, was employed as a SALESMAN at H.C. Capwell. He worked in the Men's Clothing Department selling men's suits, etc. The Moore Family resided at: 4325 Tompkins Street, Oakland, Alameda, California.
His Uncle Charles Thomas Moore and Aunt Elizabth (nee Booth) Moore resided at:
8512 Holly Street, Oakland, Alameda, California. His Uncle was employed at PT&T Company.
DEATH OF MOTHER
May 23rd, 1935
Grandpa Moore's mother passed away when he was 27 years old. It is not known to family how often Grandpa Moore traveled back to California to visit with his Mother and family in Washington, and when he last saw her before her passing.
1937 OAKLAND CALIFORNIA
Charles continued his employment as a SALESMAN at H. C. Capwell. The Moore Family resided at:
598 38th Street, Oakland, Alameda, California.
1938 OAKLAND CALIFORNIA
Charles, age 30, continued his employment as a SALESMAN at H. C. Capwell. The Moore Family resided at:
4665 Davenport Drive, Oakland, Alameda, California.
MILITARY REGISTRATION
October 16th, 1940
When Grandpa Moore was 33, he registered for military service at the Selective Service Local Board #58, 5407 Bond Street, Oakland, Alameda, California. However, he was not accepted due to his weak heart condition.
At this time, he owned his own Trucking Company.
The Moore Family resided at:
4420 Davenport Avenue, Oakland, Alameda County, California.
Registrar's Report recorded that Grandpa Charles is:
5'11", 180 lbs. with Hazel eyes, Brown hair, and a light complexion
DEATH OF BROTHER DONOVAN MOORE
September 25th, 1943
Charles' brother, Donovan Moore, age 39, tragically passed away single and at a young age.
It was reported that Don was enlisted in the military when he became quite ill from a tooth infection. Sadly, he did not recover and perished from complications, perhaps Pneumonia.
MILITARY
Charles was unable to serve in the U.S. Military as all of the men in his family had. He was found to have a bad heart, which sadly shortened his lifespan.
DEATH
Sunday July 23rd, 1967
Grandpa Moore passed away of a Sudden Heart Attack. He was taken to the hospital, but did not recover.
The day Charles Thomas Moore passed away was his brother Donovan's birthday.
Donovan Moore (1904 - 1943) had passed away nearly 24 years earlier, at the age of 39. It would have been Donovan's 63rd birthday.
~ ~ ~ CHARLES THOMAS MOORE ~ ~ ~
===============================
PERFORMING MUSICIAN, A MASON, SHIPYARD WORKER IN
CALIFORNIA AND UP THE COAST TO ALASKA,
MENS DEPARTMENT STORE SALESMAN, HUNTER & FISHERMAN
OF ENGLISH, WELSH, SCOTTISH DESCENT
NICKNAMES
Chuck, Pops, Gramps, Ole' Blue Eyes
BIRTH
Saturday September 7th, 1907
Charles "Chuck" Thomas Moore was the fourth child born to Edwin and Agnes Isabelle (nee Booth) Moore in Barnesboro, Cambria, Pennsylvania, USA.
BAPTISM
November 17th, 1907
Charles Thomas Moore was baptized at the Saint Thomas Episcopal Church, in Barnesboro, Cambria County, Pennsylvania.
Charles was born into a family of devout good Samaritan Christians, Masons, performing musicians, and Coal Miners that were Railroad men as well, for the Coal Mines.
His father, Ed Moore, had been a barefoot coal miner from the age of 3 or 5. This was commonplace for children to be Coal Miners and often barefoot too in Barnesboro and in Coal Mining towns throughout America.
NAMESAKE
Charles was named for his Paternal Uncle, Charles Thomas Moore, Sr.
of whom his father, Edwin Moore, was closest to:
Uncle Charles Thomas Moore
(November 8th, 1877 Pennsylvania, USA - August 12th, 1958 California, USA)
Find A Grave Memorial # 74044869
Charles proudly went by and signed his name:
Charles Thomas Moore Jr.
CHILDHOOD
Charles was born into a family of devout good Samaritan Christians, Masons, performing musicians, and Coal Miners that were Railroad men as well, for the Coal Mines.
His father, Ed Moore, had been a barefoot coal miner from the age of 3 or 5. This was commonplace for children to be Coal Miners and often barefoot too in Barnesboro and in Coal Mining towns throughout America.
PENNSYLVANIA
Between 1904 and 1907
Charles' family relocated from Houtzdale in Clearfield County to Barnesboro in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. The family's relocation may have taken place before Charles was conceived.
MINE EXPLOSION AT ROSLYN
October 3rd, 1909
There was a devastating mine explosion at Mine No. 4 in Roslyn, Kittitas County, Washington. It is not known at this time if The Moore Family were residing in Cle Elum and Rosyln.
WASHINGTON
Before November 1910
When Charles was about 2 or 3 years old, his family relocated to the coal mining towns of Cle Elum and Roslyn, Kittitas County, Washington. This relocation included the family of his paternal Uncle Charles Thomas Moore.
Here Charles and his siblings spent most of their childhood.
His parents led the family from Barnesboro, while his father Ed worked on the railroads that took the family to reside in Cle Elum, Kittitas County, Washington. Then later to Provo, Provo County, Utah and Carbon, Utah. The men of the family mined in Provo, Utah and continued working as railroad employees. This lead the family back to reside in Cle Elum and Rosalyn, Kittitas County, Washington.
WORLD WAR I
Charles Moore was far too young to have been called to duty for this War.
SPANISH FLU OF 1918 - 1923
The Spanish Flu swept throughout the world claiming millions of lives. It is reported to have continued to kill people for five years.
The Moore family and related families were fortunate to not have lost a family member to this dreaded epidemic.
UTAH
Prior to Winter 1918/1919
Charles' family relocated to Carbonville, Carbon County, Utah.
RETURN TO WASHINGTON
About 1920, Charles' family returned to Cle Elum, Kittitas County, Washington.
DEATH OF FATHER
December 27th, 1923
Grandpa Moore was only 16 years old when he and his family tragically lost his dad. Two days after Christmas 1923, while the family resided in Cle Elum, Kittitas County, Washington, his dad had a heart attack and suddenly passed way.
DEATH OF MATERNAL GRANDFATHER
December 27th, 1924
When Charles was 17 years old he and his family next lost his Grandpa Daniel Booth.
Tragically, his Grandpa passed away one year to the day of his dad's passing.
REMARRIAGE OF MOTHER
January 16th, 1926
When Grandpa Moore was 18 years old, his mother remarried:
Agnes "Isabelle" Booth Moore, age 48, married John William Catton, a Widowed Miner, in Ellensburg, Kittitas, Washington, USA by M.E. Flynn, Justice of the Peace.
There is every reason to believe that family members approved of their marriage. However, family members are not listed as Witnesses to this marriage.
The witnesses were:
Mr. & Mrs. T. H Willet of Cle Elum, Kittitas County, Washington.
RELOCATION TO CALIFORNIA
About 1928
I believe Grandpa Moore, age about 20, followed his Uncle Charles Thomas Moore Sr. & Aunt Elizabeth Ann (nee Booth) Moore to Oakland, Alameda County, California.
MARRIAGE AND FATHERHOOD
June 1st, 1929
Chuck Moore, age 21, married Eulah May Myers, age nearly 18, in Oakland, Alameda County, California, USA. To this union they were blessed with at least 3 children.
CHILDREN
Vonalee Moore - born June 8th, 1930 in Oakland, Alameda, California
William Charles Moore - born January 17trh, 1932 in Oakland, Alameda, California
Baby Boy William Charles Moore was born on the 32nd Wedding Anniversary of Grandpa Charles' Uncle Charles and Aunt Elizabeth Moore, giving all of the family much to celebrate as they all lived near each other.
1933 OAKLAND CALIFORNIA
The young Moore family resided in Oakland at:
4636 Tulip Street, Oakland
His Uncle Charles Thomas & Aunt Elizabth Ann (nee Booth) Moore resided in California at:
7957 Earl Street, Oakland
1935 OAKLAND CALIFORNIA
Charles Moore, age 28, was employed as a SALESMAN at H.C. Capwell. He worked in the Men's Clothing Department selling men's suits, etc. The Moore Family resided at: 4325 Tompkins Street, Oakland, Alameda, California.
His Uncle Charles Thomas Moore and Aunt Elizabth (nee Booth) Moore resided at:
8512 Holly Street, Oakland, Alameda, California. His Uncle was employed at PT&T Company.
DEATH OF MOTHER
May 23rd, 1935
Grandpa Moore's mother passed away when he was 27 years old. It is not known to family how often Grandpa Moore traveled back to California to visit with his Mother and family in Washington, and when he last saw her before her passing.
1937 OAKLAND CALIFORNIA
Charles continued his employment as a SALESMAN at H. C. Capwell. The Moore Family resided at:
598 38th Street, Oakland, Alameda, California.
1938 OAKLAND CALIFORNIA
Charles, age 30, continued his employment as a SALESMAN at H. C. Capwell. The Moore Family resided at:
4665 Davenport Drive, Oakland, Alameda, California.
MILITARY REGISTRATION
October 16th, 1940
When Grandpa Moore was 33, he registered for military service at the Selective Service Local Board #58, 5407 Bond Street, Oakland, Alameda, California. However, he was not accepted due to his weak heart condition.
At this time, he owned his own Trucking Company.
The Moore Family resided at:
4420 Davenport Avenue, Oakland, Alameda County, California.
Registrar's Report recorded that Grandpa Charles is:
5'11", 180 lbs. with Hazel eyes, Brown hair, and a light complexion
DEATH OF BROTHER DONOVAN MOORE
September 25th, 1943
Charles' brother, Donovan Moore, age 39, tragically passed away single and at a young age.
It was reported that Don was enlisted in the military when he became quite ill from a tooth infection. Sadly, he did not recover and perished from complications, perhaps Pneumonia.
MILITARY
Charles was unable to serve in the U.S. Military as all of the men in his family had. He was found to have a bad heart, which sadly shortened his lifespan.
DEATH
Sunday July 23rd, 1967
Grandpa Moore passed away of a Sudden Heart Attack. He was taken to the hospital, but did not recover.
The day Charles Thomas Moore passed away was his brother Donovan's birthday.
Donovan Moore (1904 - 1943) had passed away nearly 24 years earlier, at the age of 39. It would have been Donovan's 63rd birthday.
Inscription
IN LOVING MEMORY
GRANDFATHER
DADDY FRIEND
BELOVED HUSBAND
GOD BE WITH YOU TILL WE MEET AGAIN
Gravesite Details
Grandpa Charles Moore's remains are buried at Lone Tree, in Hayward, Alameda, California, while Grandma Eulah Moore's remains are buried in Colville, Stephens, Washington. They each have a shared headstone at both gravesite locations.
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