Alva Oscar Moore (1894 - 1963)

Born 27 Apr 1894 in White, Tennessee, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Tennie R. (Reese) Moore — married 3 May 1921 in Madison, Alabama, United States

Died 14 Feb 1963 at age 68 in Huntsville, Madison, Alabama, United States

Biography

Alva Moore was born in Appalachia, in Tennessee.

Alva Oscar Moore was born on April 27, 1894 in White, Tennessee, United States, son of Cleveland Alexandina Moore (1868–1941) and Jane A Swindell (1871–1956).

Alva (27) married Tennie R. Reese (16) (born on January 10, 1905 in Madison; daughter of Fred Reese and Mary Laura (Weddington) Reese) on May 3, 1921 in Madison. ^[1]

In the 1900 census Alvy (age 6) was the son of Clevland ? Moore in Civil District 5, White, Tennessee, United States.^[2] Clevland ? Moore 33, wife Janey A Moore 29, daughter Noty Moore 8, son Alvy O Moore 6, daughter Verda Moore 4, daughter Clela Moore 1.

Oscar was in a military record in 1917-1918 in White, Tennessee, United States.^[3]

In the 1930 census Oscer (age 35) was the married head of household in Huntsville, Madison, Alabama, United States.^[4] Oscer Moore 35, wife Tinnie Moore 25, daughter Bernice Moore 6, son William Moore 1.

In the 1940 census Alva (age 45) was the married head of household in Huntsville, Madison, Alabama, United States.^[5] Alva O Moore 45, wife Tenie Moore 35, daughter Bernice Moore 16, son William Moore 11, son Tommie Moore 6.

In the 1950 census Alvie (age 55), Watchman, was the married head of household in Huntsville, Madison, Alabama, United States.^[6] Alvie O Moore 55 years, wife Jennie Moore 45 years, son William Moore 21 years, son Tommy Moore 16 years.

Alva died on February 14, 1963 in Huntsville, Madison, Alabama, United States, aged 68. He was buried in Maple Hill Cemetery, Huntsville, Alabama.^{[7] [8][9][10]}

Sources

1. ↑ Marriage: "Alabama County Marriages, 1809-1950"
   citing Madison, Alabama, United States, County Probate Courts, Alabama; FHL microfilm 1,305,720.
   FamilySearch Record: VZVZ-VD4 (accessed 10 May 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 939V-4R96-JS Image number 00011
   Oscar Moore (27) marriage to Tennie Reese (16) on 3 May 1921 in Madison, Alabama, United States.
2. ↑ 1900 Census: "United States Census, 1900"
   citing Affiliate Publication Number: T623; Line: 24; FHL microfilm: 1241604; Record number: 33217;
   FamilySearch Record: MSZV-J2S (accessed 10 May 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: S3HY-6QF4-S99 Image number 00688
   Alvy O Moore (6), single son, in household of Clevland ? Moore (33) in Civil District 5, White, Tennessee, United States. Born in Tennessee.
3. ↑ Military: "United States World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918"
   citing Affiliate Publication Title: World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards; Affiliate Publication Number: M1509; FHL microfilm: 1877748;
   FamilySearch Record: KZ6R-XVQ (accessed 10 May 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GYTL-9FN9 Image number 06809
   Name: Oscar Moore; Military Draft Registration Date: from 1917 to 1918; Military Draft Registration Place: White, Tennessee, United States; Birth Date: 27 Apr 1894; Birth Place: White, Tennessee, United States; Citizenship Place: United States; Race: White.
4. ↑ 1930 Census: "United States Census, 1930"
   citing enumeration district (ED) ED 1, sheet 17B, line 67, family 400, NARA microfilm publication T626 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2002), roll 37; FHL microfilm 2,339,772.
   FamilySearch Record: 3JZS-MPZ (accessed 10 May 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GR4J-DXW Image number 00040
   Oscer Moore (35), married head of household in Huntsville, Madison, Alabama, United States. Born in Tennessee.
5. ↑ 1940 Census: "United States Census, 1940"
   citing Affiliate Publication Number: T627; Line: 4;
   FamilySearch Record: V1PW-B95 (accessed 10 May 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 3QSQ-G9MT-M854
   Alva O Moore (45), married head of household in Huntsville, Madison, Alabama, United States. Born in Tennessee.
6. ↑ 1950 Census: "United States 1950 Census"
   citing Page: 22; Line: 23;
   FamilySearch Record: 6F7K-DJYG (accessed 10 May 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 3QHN-GQHW-BWR5
   Alvie O Moore (55), married, Watchman, head of household in Huntsville, Madison, Alabama, United States. Born in Tennessee.
7. ↑ Military: "United States, Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917-1940"
   citing Military Service, NARA microfilm publication 76193916 (St. Louis: National Archives and Records Administration, 1985), various roll numbers.
   FamilySearch Record: W9J6-7R2M (accessed 10 May 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CS1Y-24X2-4 Image number 03012
   Name: Alva Oscar Moore; Military Service Date: 17 Jul 1919; Military Service Place: St. Louis, Missouri, United States; Birth Date: 27 Apr 1894; Death Date: 14 Feb 1963; Residence Place: Huntsville, Ala.
8. ↑ Death: "Alabama Deaths, 1908-1974"
   citing FHL microfilm: 1909052; Record number: 803;
   FamilySearch Record: JXX3-1VN (accessed 10 May 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-C9Y9-YV45 Image number 01803
   Alva Oscar Moore death 1963 (age 68), son of Cleveland A. Moore & Janie Swindell, husband of Jennie Reese Moore, in Huntsville, Madison, Alabama, United States.
9. ↑ Death: "United States Social Security Death Index"
   citing U.S. Social Security Administration, Death Master File, database (Alexandria, Virginia: National Technical Information Service, ongoing).
   FamilySearch Record: J5M4-VZN (accessed 10 May 2023)
   Alva Moore death Feb 1963 (born 27 Apr 1894) residing in Alabama.
10. ↑ Memorial: Find a Grave (has image)
    Find A Grave: Memorial #106090479 (accessed 10 May 2023)
    Memorial page for Alva Oscar Moore (27 Apr 1894-14 Feb 1963), citing Maple Hill Cemetery, Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama, USA (plot: Block 105, Lot 66); Maintained by L'eau Noire (contributor 47017234).