F. P. Moore submitted by Conley Wolterman Proprietor of a livery and feed stable at Ida Grove, Ida County, Iowa, had the leading business in his line in the town. He had room to accommodate 70 head of horses, and carried a stock of horses and vehicles worth $2,000. This business was established by his father, C. W. Moore, in January, 1879, and was conducted by him until September, 1887, since which time F. P. Moore has had possession. He had been in business with his father two years prior to this date. F. P. Moore was a native of Wood County, Ohio, born April 27, 1850, son of C. W. and Hannah (Condit) Moore. He spent his youthful days on a farm in his native county, and at 16 years old, the family came to Iowa. They lived one year in Marshalltown, and from there moved to Belle Plaine, Benton County, where they engaged in farming 12 years. For some 5 years of this time, F. P. Moore ran a dray line. In March 1879, he went to Cherokee County, Iowa, where he farmed 2 years, and in 1881, came to Ida County locating in Galva Township. After farming 2 years in that township, he located on a farm 2 miles south of Ida Grove, and remained there until September 1887, since that time he was a resident of Ida Grove. Mr. Moore married August 18, 1870, to Katie A. Machiner, a native of Pennsylvania. They had 6 children: Herbert E., Freddie, Charles J., Ella E., Alice V., and Nellie C.

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