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On 11 May 1887, a male child was born at No. 1931 Fairmount Avenue in Baltimore City, Maryland, to Carrie Moore (maiden name Trautwein), born in Baltimore, and Thomas Wm Moore, a can maker, born in New York. This was the first child born to the mother. The medical attendant was Mrs. Mary A. Allwell of 912 McDonough Street. [Baltimore City, Maryland, Return of a Birth 94430.]

1900 U.S. Census, Baltimore City, Maryland:
Enumeration District 108, 8th Ward, Sheet 16, Line 94
726 Patterson Park Avenue
Dwelling 313, Household 340
Moore, Thomas, head, white, male, born July 1866, age 33, married 14 years, born in New York, both parents born in Maryland, produce salesman, can read and write, speaks English, owns, mortgaged, house
Moore, Kate, wife, white, female, born September 1869, age 33, married 14 years, 4 children born, 2 children living, born in Maryland, both parents born in Maryland, can read and write, speaks English
Moore, Robert, son, white, male, born May 1887, age 13, single, born in Maryland, father born in New York, mother born in Maryland, at school, attended school 9 months last year, can read and write, speaks English
Moore, Albert, son, white, male, born June 1895, age 4 (had said 5, crossed out), single, born in Maryland, father born in New York, mother born in Maryland

On 30 March 1902, Robert D. Moore was confirmed as a member of Martin Luther Evangelical Church in Baltimore City, Maryland. [Record of Church Members, Martin Luther Evangelical Church, page 30, Maryland State Archives SC 5035, microfilm M-11827.]

The 1904 Polk’s Baltimore City Directory lists on page 1199:
Moore Robt, salesman, 726 n Patterson-pk av

The 1905 Polk’s Baltimore City Directory lists on page 1216:
Moore Robt D (T W Moore & Son), 726 n Patterson-pk av
Moore T W & Son (Thos W & Robt D Moore), comn mers, 7 e Camden

In 1905, Robert Moore took communion at Martin Luther Evangelical Church in Baltimore City, Maryland. The Book of Communion Seasons shows one mark (possibly one communion) for him in that year. [Communion Seasons, Martin Luther Evangelical Church, Baltimore City, Maryland, Maryland State Archives SC 5035, microfilm M-11827.]

On 23 November 1905, the Baltimore Sun published:
SURPRISE TO MRS. TRAUTWEIN.
A pleasant surprise party was given Mrs. Katherine Trautwein at the home of her son, Mr. Jacob Trautwein, 814 East Eager street, in honor of her sixty-ninth birthday by her sons, Messrs. Lewis and Jacob Trautwein, and her only daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Diver. The parlor was elaborately decorated with palms and potted plants, and the table and dining-room with chrysanthemums, carnations and roses. Music was furnished by Mr. W. T. Mooney and Miss Emma Diver. Supper was served and the guests all sang and danced until a late hour. Those present were:
Mr. and Mrs.—
Lewis Trautwein, Jacob Trautwein, George Beigel, William Schuhl, Thomas W. Moore.
Mrs.—
K. Plummer, Annie Kley, N. Count, Hiram O’Brien, Bena Betz, Katie Wiseman, Mary Diver, Nan Agular.
Misses—
Mary Pinfer, Tillie Kley, Ethel Mooney, Gertrude O’Brien, Alma Wills, Estella Diver, Mamie O’Brien, Delia O’Connor.
Messrs.—
William Schissler, Edmund Meisel, Robert Moore, Edmund O’Connor, Jerry Sutton, Albert Moore, John Diver.
[The Baltimore Sun, 23 November 1905, page 6.]

The 1906 Polk’s Baltimore City Directory lists on page 1278:
Moore Robt D (T W Moore & Son), 726 n Patterson-pk av
Moore T W & Son (Thos W and Robt D Moore), comn mers, 306 s Charles

In 1906, Robert Moore took communion at Martin Luther Evangelical Church in Baltimore City, Maryland. The Book of Communion Seasons shows three marks (possibly three communions) for him in that year. [Communion Seasons, Martin Luther Evangelical Church, Baltimore City, Maryland, Maryland State Archives SC 5035, microfilm M-11827.]

The 1907 Polk’s Baltimore City Directory lists on page 1390:
Moore Robt D, clk, 726 n Patterson-pk av
On page 1391:
Moore Thos W & Son (Thos W Moore), comm mer, 306 s Charles

In 1907, Robert Moore took communion at Martin Luther Evangelical Church in Baltimore City, Maryland. [Communion Seasons, Martin Luther Evangelical Church, Baltimore City, Maryland, Maryland State Archives SC 5035, microfilm M-11827.]

The 1908 Polk’s Baltimore City Directory lists on page 1413:
Moore Robt D, butter and eggs, 726 n Patterson-pk av
On page 1414:
MOORE T W & SON (Thomas W Moore), General Commission Merchants, 306 s Charles, Both Phones

On 14 November 1908, The Baltimore Sun published a list of marriage licenses issued on 13 November 1908, including:
RIEFNER—BECHTEL.—Adam Riefner, 25; Elsie Bechtel, 23. Applicant, Robert D. Moore, 726 North Patterson Park avenue.
[The Baltmore Sun, 14 November 1908, page 7.]

In 1908, Robert Moore took communion at Martin Luther Evangelical Church in Baltimore City, Maryland. [Communion Seasons, Martin Luther Evangelical Church, Baltimore City, Maryland, Maryland State Archives SC 5035, microfilm M-11827.]

The 1909 Baltimore City Directory lists on page 1428:
Moore Robt D, clk, 726 n Patterson-pk av
Moore TW & Son (Thos W Moore), comm mers, 306 s Charles

On 6 January 1909, The Baltimore Sun published a list of marriage licenses issued on 5 January 1909, including:
STRECKER—THRON.—Otto T. Strecker, 22; Ida Thron, 20. Applicant, Robert D. Moore, 726 North Patterson Park avenue.
[The Baltmore Sun, 6 January 1909, page 9.]

In 1909, Robert Moore took communion at Martin Luther Evangelical Church in Baltimore City, Maryland. [Communion Seasons, Martin Luther Evangelical Church, Baltimore City, Maryland, Maryland State Archives SC 5035, microfilm M-11827.]

1910 U.S. Census, Baltimore City
Enumeration District 89, Ward 7, Sheet 22
Enumerated on 25 April 1910
726 Patterson Park
Dwelling 425, Family 462
Moore T. W., head, male, white, 42, married once for 24 years, born in New York, both parents born in Ireland, occupation salesman of butter, not out of work now or in 1909, can read and write, renting, lives in house
Moore, Catherine, wife, female, white, 40, married once for 24 years, has had 5 children of whom 2 are living, born in Maryland, both parents born in Maryland, no occupation, can read and write
Moore, Robert D, son, male, white, 22, single, born in Maryland, father born in New York, mother born in Maryland, bookkeeper in commission sales, not unemployed now or in 1909, can read and write
Moore, Albert T. W., son, male, white, 14, single, born in Maryland, father born in New York, mother born in Maryland, no occupation, can read and write, in school

On 10 October 1910, a marriage license was issued for the marriage of Robert D. Moore, a resident of Baltimore, Maryland, 23, white, single, to Jessie B. Bockmuller, a resident of Baltimore, 22, white, single, no relation. They were married on 18 October 1910 by L. A. Thirlkeld. Marriage certificate filed on 19 October 1910. [Baltimore City, Maryland, Court of Common Pleas, Marriage Record AD No 22, 1910, page 123.]

On 19 October 1910, The Baltimore Sun published a list of marriage licenses issued on 18 October 1910, including:
MOORE—BOCKMULLER.—Robert D. Moore, 23; Jessie B. Bockmuller, 22. Applicant, Adam Riefner, 2404 East Oliver street.
[The Baltmore Sun, 19 October 1910, page 7.]

On 29 November 1910, The Baltimore Sun published:
ART CLASS TO MEET.
The class of 1900 [1909?] of the Maryland Institute Day School of Art will hold a reunion Thursday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Skeen, 2702 Maryland avenue. Among the following graduates expected are:
Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Moore
[additional names]
[The Baltimore Sun, 29 November 1910, page 8.]

In 1910, Robert Moore took communion at Martin Luther Evangelical Church in Baltimore City, Maryland. A marginal note written after 1922 states, “Left”. [Communion Seasons, Martin Luther Evangelical Church, Baltimore City, Maryland, Maryland State Archives SC 5035, microfilm M-11827.]

The 1911 Baltimore City Directory lists on page 1431:
Moore, Robert D (T W Moore & Son), h 1828 e Lafayette av
Moore, T W & Son (Thos W and Robt D) com mers, 124 s Charles

The 1912 Baltimore City Directory lists on page 1471:
Moore, Robt D (T W Moore & Son), h 1500 e Lafayette av

The 1913 Baltimore City Directory lists on page 1487:
Moore, Robt D (Albert Moore), poultry, 39 Northeastern mkt
Moore, T W & Son (Thos W Moore), comm mer, 217 s Hanover

The 1914 Baltimore City Directory lists on page 1414:
Moore, Robt D (Moore Bros) h 1823 n Caroline

The 1915 Baltimore City Directory lists on page 1464:
Moore, Robt D mngr 1823 n Caroline

The 1916 Baltimore City Directory lists on page 1417:
Moore, Robt D (Albert Moore) poultry 39 Northeast mkt

Robert D. Moore was not listed in the 1917 Baltimore City Directory.

On 5 June 1917, Robert Darien Moore registered for the World War I draft, giving his full name as Robert Darien Moore; age 30; of Still Pond, Md; born 11 May 1887; born in Baltimore, Md, U.S.A.; merchant for R D Moore & Co of Still Pond; dependents include wife and child; married; Caucasian; no prior military service; no exemptions; short, slender; gray eyes, brown hair, not bald; no disabilities. [World War I Draft Registration Card, Roll 1684374.]

The 1918-1919 Baltimore City Directory lists on page 1519:
Moore, Robert D poultry h 726 n Patterson pk av

1920 U.S. Census, Kent County, Maryland:
Enumeration District 61, Sheet 1
Still Pond Town
Enumerated 6 January 1920
Church Street
Family 24, Dwelling 24
Moore, Robert E, head, renting, male, white, 32, married, can read and write, born in Maryland, both parents born in Maryland, occupation merchant of general store on own account
Moore, Jessie B, wife, female, white, 31, married, can read and write, born in Maryland, born parents born in Maryland, unemployed
Moore, Jessie C, daughter, female, white, 7, single, can read and write, born in Maryland, born parents born in Maryland
Moore, Robert C, son, male, white, 3, single, born in Maryland, both parents born in Maryland

On 4 September 1923, the Centreville Development Company sold to Robert D. Moore and Jessie B. Moore tenants by the entireties in fee, for $500, a lot in the Town of Centreville, 3rd Election District, Queen Anne’s County, in what is known as the Chesterfield Development on the west side of Chesterfield Avenue and being on the north side on Windsor Avenue…being Lot No. 29 of the Chesterfield Development. Signed The Centreville Development Company by Edwin H. Brown, Jr., President. Witness: W. B. Read. Mortgage to the Centreville Development Company for $350. Signed Robert D. Moore, Jessie B. Moore. Ordered recorded 26 September 1923. Released on 24 May 1943. [Queen Anne’s County, Maryland, Land Record J.F.R. 11 B.H.T. 1, pages 239–242.]

On 14 March 1926, The Baltimore Sun published:
Parent-Teacher Body In Centreville Elects
Grammar School Association Names New Officers—Society Of Much Benefit To Institution.
Centreville, Md., March 13 (Special). At the regular montly meeting of the Parent-Teacher Association of Centreville Grammar School held last night Robert D. Moore was elected president to succeed Ralph C. Baynard, resigned.
Other new officers were elected as follows: First vice-president, Mrs. Frank Benton; second vice-president, Mrs. Isabel Tucker; third vice-presdent, Mrs. Norman P. Walters; secretary, Mrs. Herbert H. Warren, and treasurer, Mrs. William C. Freestate.
The association was organized about a year ago with Mr. Baynard as president.
It has through the earnest work of the teachers and cooperation of the parents been of great assistance to the school.
[The Baltimore Sun, 14 March 1926, page CA1.]

On March 19, 1927, the following item appeared in a Centreville newspaper:
One of Centreville’s most active and public spirited men on Wednesday marked the close of his fifth year as local manager of the store conducted by the Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Comany. He is Robert Darian Moore and during that five year period that he has been a resident of Centreville has been actively and intimately associated with many of the most important civic, fraternal and religious developments of the community. He was born in Baltimore, May 11, 1887 and is a son of Mrs. Katherine Moore and the late Thomas W. Moore, who for many years was a prominent commission merchant of Baltimore. As a lad he attended the public schools of Baltimore and later entered the employ of Hoschild, Kohn & Co. Subsequently he entered the commission business with his father and remained there until he removed to Still Pond, in Kent County, to engage in the mercantile business. On October 22, 1910 he married Miss Jessie B. Bockmiller...On March 15, 1922 Mr. Moore removed to Centreville to take the post of manager of the local A & P store, which had just been opened the preceding October. Fraternally he is an Odd Fellow. Several years ago he undertook to restore St. Tammany Lodge No. 25, Odd Fellows, to its former plane of usefulmess and activity and has been signally successful. [Trish Surles, Genealogical Data Taken from Obituaries in Maryland Newspapers, Queen Anne’s County, 1926 to 1927 (Includes “Old Timer’s” Column), Gambrills, Maryland, 1995, pages 116–117.]

1930 U.S. Census, Kent County, Maryland
Chestertown Town, 4th District, 2nd Precinct
Enumeration District 15-7, Sheet 8-B
415 High Street
Dwelling 215, Family 226
Moore, Robert D., head, rents for $25, owns radio set, does not live on farm, male, white, 41, married first marriage at age 22, not in school, can read and write, born in Maryland, both parents born in Maryland, speaks English, manager of chain store, wage worker, at work previous work day, not a veteran
Moore, Jessie B., wife, female, white, 40, married, age at first marriage 21, not in school, can read and write, born in Maryland, both parents born in Maryland, speaks English, artist, at home, works on own account, at work previous work day
Moore, Jessie B. Jr., daughter, female, white, 17, single, in school, can read and write, born in Maryland, both parents born in Maryland, speaks English, no occupation
Moore, Robert D. Jr., son, male, white, 12, single, in school, can read and write, born in Maryland, both parents born in Maryland, speaks English, no occupation
Moore, Margaret C., daughter, female, white, 6, single, in school, can read and write, born in Maryland, both parents born in Maryland, no occupation

On 26 September 1930, The Baltimore Sun published:
Kent Musical Society To Seek New Members
Plans For 1930-’31 Program Are Shaped—Rehearsal Slated For Tuesday
Chestertown, Md., Sept. 25—At a meeting of the Kent County Musical Society, held Tuesday night in William Smith Hall, Washington College, plans for the year’s program, submitted by the executive committee, were approved. The first rehearsal will be held Tuesday night.
Mrs. Cleveland S. Smith, of Easton, has been reelected director for the ensuing year, and a membership committee composed of Wilbur R. Hubbard, Mrs. W. Frank Jarrell and Robert D. Moore has been appointed to obtain additional members.
The Washington College officials will cooperate with the society and give credit for choral work to all students who desire to become members of the organization.
Several public concerts are being planning for the fall and winter months.
Dr. Esther M. Dole, president of the society, presided at the meeting.
[The Baltimore Sun, 26 September 1930, page 12.]

On 28 April 1935, in a social column of happenings in Chestertown, The Baltimore Sun published:
Prof. W. Howard Bockmiller and his family, of Baltimore, were guests last week of Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Moore.
[The Baltimore Sun, 28 April 1935, page 1.]

1940 U.S. Census, Salisbury, Wicomico County, Maryland
Election District 5, Enumeration District 23-7, Sheet 18A
400 Poplar Hill Avenue, household 340, rents, $40, not on farm
Moore, Robt. D., head, male, white, 51, married, not in school, highest level of education 8th grade, born in Maryland, living in Chestertown, Maryland in 1935, not on farm, at work week of March 24–30, worked 44 hours that week, manager of automobile association, employed 52 weeks in 1939, has other source of income
Moore, Jessie B., wife, female, white, 50, married, not in school, highest level of education 2 years of high school, born in Maryland, living in Chestertown, Maryland in 1935, not on farm, not at work week of March 24–30, not seeking work, engaged in housework, teacher out of home, 0 weeks employed in 1939, has other source of income
Moore, Margaret A., daughter, female, white, 17, single, in school, highest level of education 3 years of high school, born in Maryland, living in Chestertown, Maryland in 1935, not on farm, not at work, not seeking work, student, no other source of income

1942 Mullin-Kille Salisbury Maryland Con Survey City Directory, page 323:
Moore Robt D (Jessie B) mgr Auto Club of Md h 400 Poplar Hill phone 2394

On 23 February 1942, The Baltimore Sun published:
Wicomico Women Plan Blackout Driving Tests
Red Cross Volunteer Motor Corps Drivers Will Learn Auto Hauling In Dark
Salisbury, Md., Feb. 22 (AP)—Wicomico county women are going to learn how to drive in the dark.
Red Cross Volunteer Motor Corps drivers will be given blackout driving tests at the fairgrounds. The race track will be in total darkness and approved, hooded headlights will be the only car lights as actual blackout traffic conditions are simulated.
Corps Instructor Robert D. Moore said all members had passed examiniations in auto operation and repair. Two of them scored one hundred per cent, in a written examination on maintenance.
[The Baltimore Sun, 23 February 1942, page 14.]

On 25 April 1942, Robert Darien Moore registered for the World War II draft, providing his address as 400 Poplar Hill Avenue, Salisbury, Wicomico, Maryland; mailing address the same; telephone Salisbury 2394; age 54; born 11 May 1887 in Baltimore, Maryland; name of person who will always know your address Jessie B. Moore of same address; employer Auto Club of Md. in Baltimore, Maryland; place of employment 104 N. Division Street, Salisbury, Maryland; race white; height 5’11”; weight 146; brown eyes; black hair; dark brown complexion; other characteristic scar left arm.

On 9 October 1946, Robert Darien Moore married Anna Louise Marshall in Salisbury, Wicomico County, Maryland. He was a resident of Salisbury, age 59, white, widowed. She was a resident of Snow Hill, age 51, not related, white, and widowed. The license was issued 7 October 1946. [Wicomico County, Maryland, Index and Record of Marriages 8, page 45.]

1948 Mullin-Kille Salisbury Maryland Con Survey City Directory, page 439:
Moore Robt D (Louise M) mgr Auto Club of Md h 703 Park phone 2394

1950 U.S. Census, Salisbury, Wicomico County, Maryland
Enumeration District 23-18, Sheet 72
Address unclear, either 703 No. Div. St., or 703 High Street, Dwelling 16, not on a farm
Moore, Robert D., head, white, male, 62, married, born in Maryland, worked 50 hours previous week, salesman for auto association, private business
Moore, Louise M., wife, female, white, 54, married, born in Maryland, engaged in housework, not seeking work

On 14 February 1951, Robert D. Moore and Louise M. Moore his wife sold to John A. Bennett and Louise C. Bennett his wife. For $5.00 and other good and valuable consideration, a lot in the Town of Centreville, 3rd Election District, Queen Anne’s County, in what is known as the Chesterfield Development on the west side of Chesterfield Avenue and being on the north side on Windsor Avenue…being Lot No. 29 of the Chesterfield Development. The lot is also the same lot conveyed by The Centreville Development Company by deed dated September 4, 1923 and recorded in Liber J.F.R. No. 11 folio 239 unto Robert D. Moore and Jessie B. Moore his wife, which said Jessie having died February 9, 1945 and the said Robert D. Moore having since married Louise M. Moore. Signed Robert D. Moore, Louise M. Moore. Witness: Jesse M. Parker. State of Maryland and County of Wicomico: I certify on 14 February 1951 the subscriber appeared before me a Notary Public. Jesse M. Parker. Ordered recorded in Queen Anne’s County on 20 February 1951. [Queen Anne’s County, Maryland, Land Record N.B.W. 8 T.S.P. 1, pages 549–550.]

1953 Mullin-Kille Salisbury Maryland Con Survey City Directory, page 430:
Moore Robt D (Louise M) h mgr Automible Club of Md, rep Ins Co Inc of Baltimore h R D 5

1957 Mullin-Kille Salisbury Maryland Con Survey City Directory, page 454:
Moore Robt D (Louise M) h ns Ocean City Rd phone PI9-7413