Thomas Moore

Thomas Moore¹

• Birth*: 7 March 1854; 7 Mar 1854 (1851?)¹
• Marriage*: 25 September 1879; Trinity Lutheran Church, Reading, Berks Co., Pennsylvania; Spouse=Ada E Mellert^1,2
• Death*: 27 June 1926; West Reading, Berks Co., Pennsylvania³
• Burial*: 1 July 1926; Memorial Mausoleum, Wyomissing, Berks Co., Pennsylvania³

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• Note*: Obituary in Reading Times:
  
  "Thomas P. Moore, Aged Tobacconist, Dies Suddenly
  
  Was Picturesque Figure of Decade Ago and Served Once As Mercantile Appraiser
  
  Thomas Moore, for 42 years proprietor of "Moore's Smoke House" located on the northeast corner of Fifth and Penn sts., died at his home 307 Penn ave., West Reading, at 1.15 p. m., yesterday. Although in ill health for some time, Mr. Moore succumbed after but ten days of serious illness. He was probably Reading's best known cigar store owner. he was 72 years old.
  The store was one of the city's favorite gathering places, and at almost any hour could be found there prominent men of the city who had stopped in to buy a cigar and join in the debate. Around the walls were panels frescoed with poetry from the old English poet, Moore. Mr. Moore himself was one of the picturesque citizens of the times and usually joined in the round table discussion. Mr. Moore always gave his occupation as 'tobaccoist.'
  Retired in 1919
  The 'Moore Smoke House' made way in 1919 for the present chain store after Mr. Moore retired from active business. The ownership of the building however remained in his hands and with the aid of a son, Robert P. Moore, he managed it until its sale two years ago.
  Mr. Moore was born in Womelsdorf, the son of the late William and Mary (Doll) Moore. He received his early education in the borough schools and moved to this city when he was 15 years old. He was employed as a clerk in the Kline Eppihimer & Co., store and remained there for several years.
  Was Mercantile Appraiser
  Then he went into business for himself, conducting a cigar and tobacco store next door to the Mansion House. he remained there until 1884 when he moved across the street to the Moore corner, and conducted the store until he retired. He was active in Republican politics and served as mercantile appraiser in 1921.
  He is survived by his widow, Ada E. (Mellert) Moore, a son Robert P.; two daughters, Lillian M., wife of Robert Heilman, San Diego, Cal.; and Ludema, wife of William F. Drehs, at home and two grandchildren, Robert Heilman jr., and Thomas Moore Heilman, of San Diego. Mr. Moore was a member of Reading Lodge, No. 549, F. and A.M., the Washington Library Association and the Presbyterian church. Undertaker Seidel will arrange the funeral."⁴
• Note: Census:
  
  1880 US Census - Reading, Berks Co.
  Magnus Mellert      54
  Ludema Mellert 43 Wife
  Addie Moore 20      Dau
  Thomas P. Moore 26, dealer in cigars
  
  1900 US Census - West Reading, Berks Co., Penn.
  Thomas Moore 44, b. Mar 1854, Tobacconist
  Ada E Moore 40, b. Jun 1859
  Lillian Moore 19, b. June 1880
  Robert P Moore 15, b. Oct 1884
  Ludenia Moore 4, b. Sept 1895
  
  1910 US Census - West Reading
  Thomas P Moore 56, Tobacconist, Retail store, owner
  Ada E Moore 51
  Robert P Moore 25, Tobacconist
  Ludema Moore 14
  
  1920 US Census - West Reading
  Thomas S Moore 65
  Ada E Moore 60
  Robert P Moore 35 Son
  Ludema Moore 24 Dau
  
  1930 US Census - West Reading
  Ada E Moore 70
  Robert P Moore 45 Son⁵