Company D, 4th Kentucky Infantry, Spanish-American War

As Researched by Stephen D. Bowling

Son of James Lewis and Francis “Frankie” (Noble) Moore

Born on December 10, 1877, in Breathitt County, Kentucky

1880 Breathitt County, Kentucky Federal Census
Dwelling Number 347, Family Number 348
	James Moore		     35
	Fanny Moore		     34
		William Moore	     12
		Mary Moore	     11
		Elender Moore	     10
		Sanford P. Moore     4
		Sampson Moore	     2
		Margaret Moore	     66   Mother

Military Service
Company D, 4th Kentucky Infantry, United States Army
Enlisted: June 29, 1898 at Jackson, Breathitt County, Kentucky for a period of 2 years
Mustered In: July 8, 1898 at Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky
Mustered Out: February 12, 1898 at Anniston, Calhoun County, Alabama

Company M, 1st Infantry Regiment, United States Army
Re-enlisted: July 5, 1899, at Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, by Lt. Johnston
Description: Brown hair, Brown eyes, dark complexion, 5 feet, 8 and 3/4 tall.
Served in the Philippine Islands after the Spanish-American War
Discharged: July 4, 1902, at Fort Crook, Sarpy County, Nebraska, with “Very good conduct.”
Highest Rank: Private

1900 Federal Census of Military and Naval Forces
Candaba, Philippine Islands
Line 94
	Sampson Moore
	Rank: Private
	Residence in the United States
		City of Town: Jackson
		State: Kentucky
	Color or Race:	White
	Sex: Male
	Date of Birth
		Month: December
		Year: 1877
	Nativity
		Place of Birth: Kentucky	
		Mother’s Place of Birth: Kentucky
	Education
		Can Read: Yes
		Can Write: Yes
		Can Speak English: Yes

Married to Jane Spicer (1890 – 1948) on January 13, 1907 in Breathitt County, Kentucky.  Daughter of Roger and Mary M. (South) Spicer. 

1910 Breathitt County, Kentucky Federal Census
Supervisor’s District Number 10
Enumerator’s District Number 11
Georges Branch Precinct
Dwelling Number 92, Family Number 93
	Sampson More		32
	Jane More		22
		Vernon More	2
		Sanford More	6 months

Newspaper Article
The Jackson Times
March 14, 1919, page 3
Breathitt County Dog Licenses for 1919
#697   Sampson Moore   Whick   Female Dog   $2.00

1920 Breathitt County, Kentucky Federal Census
Supervisor’s District Number 9
Enumerator’s District Number 52
Georges Branch Precinct
Dwelling Number 128, Family Number 128
	Sampson Moore		42
	Jane Moore		32
		Vernon Moore	11
		Santford Moore	10
		Elsie Moore	8
		Bessie Moore	6
		Woodrow Moore	4
		Homer Moore	3
		Daymond Moore	2
		James Moore	1 month

1930 Breathitt County, Kentucky Federal Census
Supervisor’s District Number 13-9
Enumerator’s District Number 4
Georges Branch Precinct
Dwelling Number 128, Family Number 128
	Samp Moore		52
	Jane Moore		43
		Vernon Moore	21
		Sanford Moore	20
		Elsie Moore	18
		Bess Moore	16
		Woodrow Moore	14
		Homer Moore	13
		Daymon Moore	12
		Cora Moore	7
		Julia Moore	6
		Lois Moore	4 years and one month 
		Eliza Moore	9 months

1940 Breathitt County, Kentucky Federal Census
Supervisor’s District Number 13
Enumerator’s District Number 13-11
Precinct 4, April 27, 1940
Household Number 297
	Sampson Moore		63
	Jane Moore		50
		Lois Moore	14
		Elizabeth Moore	10

Newspaper Article
The Jackson Times
January 16, 1947, page 4
Whick
Samp Moore has been taken to a Lexington hospital for treatment.

Newspaper Article
The Jackson Times
February 6, 1947, page 4
Whick
Samp Moore, who is a patient at the Veterans hospital in Louisville, is reported as improving from his recent illness.

Newspaper Article
The Jackson Times
February 20, 1947, page 7
Whick
Samp Moore returned this week from the Veterans hospital in Louisville.

Wife’s Newspaper Obituary
The Jackson Times
January 6, 1949, page 1

Mrs. Jane Moore Dies December 27

A short time ago the community at Whick was greatly shocked by the sad news of the sudden passing away of one of its well-known and long-time residents, Mrs. Sampson Moore.

Jane Spicer was born on Middle Fork, Breathitt County, Ky., September 14, 1888, and passed away at her home at Whick, Ky. on December 27, 1948, at the age of 60 years, three months, and 13 days.

She was united in marriage to Sampson Moore on January 13, 1907.  To this union were born 14 children, 3 of whom preceded her in death.

Those remaining to mourn her loss are her husband, Mr. Sampson Moore, of Whick; 11 children: Vernon, of Whick; Sanford, of Hardburly; Mrs. Elsie Deaton, Austin, Ind.; Mrs. Bessie Blaha, Oakridge, Tenn.; Woodrow, Homer, and Daymon, Whick; Mrs. Cora Strong, Whick; Mrs. Julia Chapman and Lola, at home; and Mrs. Elizabeth Combs, Jackson.  Mrs. Moore is also survived by two brothers, Whick Spicer of Whick and Estell Spicer.  A sister, Mrs. Lulu Spicer of Guon, and 27 grandchildren.   

The deceased will be missed by a host of friends and relatives.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday morning in charge of George’s Branch Mission, and internment was in the little cemetery on the hillside above the Moore home.

1950 Breathitt County, Kentucky Federal Census
Enumerator’s District Number 13-18
Georges Branch Precinct, April 17, 1950
Haddix to Chavies Road, Dwelling Number 132
	Samp Moore		     72   Widowed
		Woodrow Moore	     34
		Golden Moore	     29   Daughter-in-law
		Ollie James Moore    12   Grandson
		Bettie Lois Moore    6    Granddaughter
		Julia Chapman	     25   Daughter
		Eudell Chapman	     5	  Granddaughter

Newspaper Article
The Jackson Times
November 2, 1950, page 6
Little News
A pie supper at Little Saturday night yielded $42.00 as reported.  Lee Hall and Samp Moore were in contest for the ugly man prize.  Samp won by a small margin.  Alice Hall won the girl’s beauty contest.  Most people thought Lee should have won over Samp, but he never does.

Newspaper Article
The Jackson Times
November 16, 1950, page 8
Here For Funeral
Out-of-town relatives here to attend the funeral of Deputy County Court Clerk Ed Moore are his brothers, Ben F. Moore of Glen Allen, Virginia; Sampson Moore, Whick, Allen Moore, Butterfly, and P. W. Moore of Middletown, Ohio; a daughter, Mrs. Pat Taulbee of Ft. Lewis, Washington and a son, James R. Moore of Ft. Knox, Kentucky.

Married to Elva (Strong) Napier on January 12, 1952 at Jackson, Breathitt County, Kentucky.  Daughter of Samuel J. and America (Haddix) Strong.

Died on April 9, 1956, at the Huntington Veterans Administration Hospital at Huntington in Wayne County, West Virginia.

Buried in the Moore Family Cemetery at Whick in Breathitt County, Kentucky

Newspaper Obituary
The Jackson Times
April 19, 1956, page 1

Sampson Moore Dies At Veterans Hospital

On April 9, 1956, at Huntington Veterans Hospital, Huntington, W. Va., death came to Sampson Moore of Whick, Breathitt County.  Mr. Moore was a veteran of the Spanish-American War and was honorably discharged on July 4, 1902, having served three years.  After his discharge, he was married to Miss Jane Spicer, who died in 1948.

To this union, there are eleven children living: five sons, Vernon Moore, Lost Creek, Sanford Woodrow, Homer, and Damon, all of Whick, and six daughters, Mrs. Elsie Deaton of Austin, Indiana, Mrs. Bessie Blaha of Oak Ridge, Tennessee, Mrs. Julia McCleese of Maxville, Florida, Mrs. Cora Strong of Whick, and Mrs. Blackburn Griffith and Mrs. Edward Combs of Jackson.  He is also survived by his wife, Mrs. Elva Moore of Watts, and 46 grandchildren. 

Mr. Moore has been in declining health for some time, having spent time in many different veteran hospitals.  During his last illness, he was given every attention, not only from nurses and doctors but from his wife and all his children and grandchildren.  He had the love and respect of all his family and friends, who ministered in every way possible to his comfort.

Funeral services were held at his old home place at Whick in the presence of a large crowd of loved ones, neighbors, and friends, with the beautiful and comforting messages of Rev. W. J. Arrowood, Willie Napier, John Strong, and Jimmie Turner, together with Damon Moore, son of the deceased. 

Mr. Moore was a brother of County Court Clerk Cora M. Noble and the late Ed Moore.

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