NameGeorge Christopher “Christie” Moore
Birth31 Jul 1875, 278 North Durham Street, Baltimore, Maryland
ResidenceBaltimore, Maryland
Death29 Dec 1939, 522 North Belnord Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland
Burial2 Jan 1940, Holy Redeemer, Belair Road, Baltimore, Maryland
OccupationPorter, steel pressman
Cause of deathBronchial pneumonia; probable carcinoma
Documentation
On 31 July 1875, a child was born to Hannah Moore (maiden name McCordick), born in Ireland, and Robert Moore, a carpenter, born in Ireland. The child was born at 278 Durham Street in Baltimore City, Maryland, the fifth child of Hannah Moore. (At this time, birth certificates did not record the name of the child.) [Baltimore City, Maryland, Birth Certificate 4774.]
1880 U.S. Census, Baltimore, City, Maryland:
7th Ward, First Precinct, Enumeration District 61, page 318
Enumerated 4 June 1880
West Side Durham Street, No. 278
Dwelling 110, Family 143
Moore, Robert, white, male, 36, married, carpenter, 8 months unemployed in past year, born in Ireland, both parents born in Ireland, can read and write
Moore, Hannah, white, female, 40, married, wife, keep house, born in Ireland, both parents born in Ireland, can read and write
Moore, Thomas W, white, male, single, 13, son, learning can making, born in New York, both parents born in Ireland, can read and write
Moore, Christopher, white, male, single, 3, son, born in Maryland, both parents born in Ireland
Moore, Robert, white, male, single, 1, son, born in Maryland, both parents born in Ireland
The 1893 Polk’s Baltimore City Directory lists on page 1003:
Moore Christian [sic], canmkr, 1831 e Fayette
[Christopher does not appear in listings prior to 1893.]
The 1894 Polk’s Baltimore City Directory lists on page 986:
Moore Christopher, lab, 831 [sic] e Fayette
Sometime between 1894 and 1900, Christopher Moore and “Mrs. Moore” (who was almost certainly his mother, Hannah Moore) were admitted as members of Martin Luther Evangelical Church. (There are usually no dates in the listing of members.) [Record of Church Members, Martin Luther Evangelical Church, page 25, Maryland State Archives SC 5035, microfilm M-11827.]
Christopher Moore was not listed in the 1895 Baltimore City Directory.
The 1896 Polk’s Baltimore City Directory lists on page 1082:
Moore Christr, canmkr, 1831 e Fayette
The 1897 Polk’s Baltimore City Directory lists on page 1106:
Moore Christopher, lab, 1831 e Fayette
The 1898 Polk’s Baltimore City Directory lists on page 1072:
Moore Christr, canmkr, 1831 e Fayette
The 1899 Polk’s Baltimore City Directory lists on page 1034:
Moore Christopher, lab, 1831 e Fayette
1900 U.S. Census, Baltimore City, Maryland:
9th Precinct
Supervisor’s District 1, Enumeration District 91
Ward 7, Sheet 10
Enumerated on 9 June 1900
140 North Washington Street
Dwelling 171, Family 205
Moore, Hanna, head of family, white, female, born November 1841, aged 58, widowed, mother of 8 children, 3 now living, born in Ireland, both parents born in Ireland, immigrated in 1867, 33 years in the U.S., occupation Store keeper (Poultry), 0 months unemployed in past year, can read, can write, can speak English, renting house.
Moore, Christopher, son, white, male, born July 1875, aged 24, single, born in Maryland, both parents born in Ireland, occupation Day laborer, 0 months unemployed in past year, can read, write, and speak English.
Moore, Robert, son, white, male, born August 1877, aged 22, single, born in Maryland, both parents born in Ireland, occupation Teamster, 0 months unemployed in past year, can read, write, and speak English.
McCordick, Susan, sister, white, female, born June 1840, aged 50 [sic], widowed, mother of 4 children, 2 now living, born in Ireland, both parents born in Ireland, immigrated in 1868, 32 years in the U.S., occupation Seamstress, 0 months unemployed in past year, can read, write, and speak English.
McCordick, Joseph, nephew, white, male, born September 1886, aged 13, single, born in Maryland, both parents born in Ireland, at school, 36 months total at school, can read, write, and speak English.
The 1901 Polk’s Baltimore City Directory lists on page 1070:
Moore Christr, clk, 140 n Washington
In January 1902, Christopher Moore was installed as an officer of the board of trustees of Martin Luther Evangelical Church in Baltimore City, Maryland, for a term of two years. [Record of Church Officers, Martin Luther Evangelical Church, Baltimore City, Maryland, page 13. Maryland State Archives SC 5035, microfilm M-11827.]
The 1902 Polk’s Baltimore City Directory lists on page 1155:
Moore Christr, clk, 140 n Washington
In January 1903, Christopher Moore was installed as an officer of the board of trustees of Martin Luther Evangelical Church in Baltimore City, Maryland, continuing his term of two years. [Record of Church Officers, Martin Luther Evangelical Church, Baltimore City, Maryland, page 14. Maryland State Archives SC 5035, microfilm M-11827.]
The 1903 Polk’s Baltimore City Directory lists on page 1229:
Moore Christr, porter, 140 n Washington
The 1904 Polk’s Baltimore City Directory lists on page 1197:
Moore Christr, clk, 140 n Washington
The 1905 Polk’s Baltimore City Directory lists on page 1214:
Moore Christr, lab, 140 n Washington
The 1906 Polk’s Baltimore City Directory lists on page 1276:
Moore Christr, clk, 140 n Washington
In 1906, Christopher Moore took communion at Martin Luther Evangelical Church in Baltimore City, Maryland. The Book of Communion Seasons show two marks (possibly two 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 1388:
Moore Christr, clk, 140 n Washington
In 1907, Christopher Moore took communion at Martin Luther Evangelical Church in Baltimore City, Maryland. There are no further appearances of his name, but records after 1911 appear to be incomplete. 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 1908 Polk’s Baltimore City Directory lists on page 1412:
Moore Christr, clk, 140 n Washington
The 1909 Baltimore City Directory lists on page 1426:
Moore, Christr, h 140 n Washington
1910 U.S. Census, Baltimore City, Maryland, Enumeration District 62, 6th Ward, Sheet 14B, Line 71:
140 Washington Street
Dwelling 233, Household 257
Moore, Hannah, head, female, white, 70, widowed, 8 children born, 3 children living, born in IreEnglish [sic], birthplace of father IreEnglish, birthplace of mother IreEnglish, year of immigration 1860, speaks English, trade Store Keeper, general nature of industry: Store, working on own account, can read and write, rents, house
Moore, Christopher, son, male, white, 34, single, born in Maryland, both parents born in IreEnglish, speaks English, porter, commission, not out of work in 1909 or 1910, can read and write
Moore, Robert, son, male, white, 24, single, born in Maryland, both parents born in IreEnglish, porter, commission, not out of work in 1909 or 1910, can read and write
McCordick, Susan, sister, female, white, 70, widowed, 5 children born, 1 child living, born in IreEnglish, both parents born in IreEnglish, speaks English, occupation: none, can read and write
McCordick, Joseph, nephew, male, white, 24, single, born in Maryland, both parents born in IreEnglish, speaks English, laborer, trade: general, not out of work in 1909 or 1910, can read and write
[The 1910 Baltimore City Directory I examined was damaged and without "Moore" pages.]
The 1911 Baltimore City Directory lists on page 1429:
Moore, Christr, clk, 140 n Washington
The 1912 Baltimore City Directory lists on page 1471:
Moore, Christn [sic], clk, 140 n Washington
The 1913 Baltimore City Directory lists on page 1484:
Moore, Christr, butter, 140 n Washington
The 1914 Baltimore City Directory lists on page 1412:
Moore, Christr clk 822 n Caroline
The 1915 Baltimore City Directory lists on page 1462:
Moore, Christr G clk h 1705 e Chase
Christopher was not listed in the 1916 Baltimore City Directory.
The 1917 Baltimore City Directory lists on page 1412:
Moore, Christ butter h 1705 e Chase
On 12 September 1918, George Christopher Moore registered for the World War I draft, giving his full name as George Christopher Moore; residing at 406 N Chester St Balto Md; age 43; born 31 July 1875; white; native born; occupation labor for Tin Deco Co of Boston & Lakewood Ave Balto Md; nearest relative Mrs Elizabeth Moore of 406 N Chester St; tall height, slender build; light brown eyes, black gray --- [illegible] hair. [World War I Draft Registration Card, Roll 1665872.]
1920 U.S. Census, Baltimore City, Maryland:
6th Ward, Supervisor’s District 3, Enumeration District 75, Sheet 9
406 Chester Street
Dwelling 172, Family 189
Moore, George C., head, owned free, mortgaged, male, white, 44 years old, married, can read and write, born in Maryland, father born in New York, mother born in Ireland (Irish listed as her native tongue), occupation Steel Pressman in Shipyard, wage worker
Moore, Elizabeth K., wife, female, white, 36, married can read and write, born in Maryland, both parents born in Germany, no occupation
Moore, Robert, brother, male, white, 42, single, can read and write, born in Maryland, father born in New York, mother born in Ireland, occupation Machine Bolt Operator in Shipyard, wage worker
The 1920 Baltimore City Directory lists on page 1473:
Moore, Christr driller 406 n Chester
The 1921 Baltimore City Directory lists on page 1497:
Moore, Christr driller h 406 n Chester
1922 Baltimore City Directory:
Moore Christopher (Eliz) lab h 406 n Chester [page 1336]
Moore Robert lab 406 n Chester [page 1339]
Christopher was mentioned in a 24 May 1922 obituary of his brother Thomas W. Moore. [The Sun, Baltimore, Friday Morning, May 26, 1922, page 4.]
1923 Baltimore City Directory:
Moore Christopher G (Eliz C) lab h 406 n Chester [page 1298]
Moore Robt lab 406 n Chester [page 1300]
1924–25 Baltimore City Directory:
Moore Geo C (Eliza) lab h 522 n Belnord av [page 1254]
Moore Robt lab 522 n Belnord av [page 1256]
1926 Baltimore City Directory:
Moore Geo C (Eliz C) lab h 522 n Belnord
Moore Robt lab r 522 n Belnord av
1927 Baltimore City Directory:
Moore Geo C (Eliz C) lab h 522 n Belnord av
Moore Robt lab r 522 n Belnord av
1928 Baltimore City Directory:
Moore Geo C (Eliz C) lab h 522 n Belnord av
Moore Robt lab r 522 n Belnord av
1929 Baltimore City Directory:
Moore Geo C (Eliz) lab h 522 n Belnord av [page 1294]
Moore Robt lab r 522 n Belnord av [page 1295]
1930 U.S. Census, Baltimore City, Maryland:
7th Ward, Block 174, Enumeration District 4-80, Supervisor’s District 4
Enumerated on 10 April 1930
522 Belnord Avenue
Dwelling 314, Household 334
Christopher, Jeorge, head, owner, $3,000 in real property, male, white, age 54, married at age 33, not in school, can read and write, born in Maryland, both parents born in Maryland, speaks English, no occupation
Christopher, Elizabeth, wife, female, white, age 47, married at age 29, not in school, can read and write, born in Maryland, both parents born in Germany, speaks English, occupation seamstress in underware, wage worker, at work previous day, not a veteran
Moore, Robert, brother, male, white, age 52, single, not in school, can read and write, born in Maryland, both parents born in Maryland, occupation stock clerk in tinshop, wage worker, at work previous day, not a veteran
1930 Baltimore City Directory:
Moore Geo C (Eliz) lab h 522 n Belnord av
Moore Robt clk r 522 n Belnord av
1936 Baltimore City Directory, page 888:
Moore Geo C (Eliz) h 522 n Belnord av
1937 Baltimore City Directory, page 864:
Moore Geo C (Eliz K) h 522 n Belnord av
On 29 December 1939, Christopher George Moore died at 522 N. Belnord Avenue in Baltimore City, Maryland. He had resided in Baltimore City throughout his lifetime; his usual place of residence was 522 N. Belnord Avenue. He was not a veteran and did not have a Social Security number. He was male, white, married. Wife was Elizabeth, age 56. He was born 10 July 1875 in Baltimore CIty and died aged 64 years, 5 months, 19 days. He was retired. Father was Robert Moore, born in New York; mother was Hannah McCordick, born in Ireland. Informant was Elizabeth Moore of 522 N. Belnord Avenue. Buried on 2 January 1940 at Holy Redeemer on Belair Road; funeral director was Martin Dippel of 378 Ann Street. He was attended by his physician from 10 February 1939 until 28 December 1939; last seen on 28 December 1939. Immediate cause of death was terminal bronchial pneumonia, duration 2 days. Other condition was endocarditis and probable carcinoma [specifically what is illegible]. [Physician’s signature not legible.] [Baltimore City, Maryland, Certificate of Death F-64379.]
A death notice in The Sun (Baltimore) stated:
MOORE.–On December 29, 1939, CHRISTOPHER, beloved husband of Elizabeth Moore (nee Schwarzkopf). Funeral from his home, 522 North Belnord avenue, on Tuesday at 8:30. Requiem Mass at St. Elizabeth’s Church at 9 o’clock. Interment in Holy Redeemer Cemetery. [The Sun (Baltimore), 30 December 1939, page 17; 31 December 1939, page 9; 1 January 1940, page 12. The Evening Sun (Baltimore), 30 December 1939, page 11.]
Christopher Moore’s headstone at Holy Redeemer Cemetery states:
MOORE
Christopher G.
July 31, 1875
Dec 29, 1939
Next to him is a space for his wife Elizabeth, but her date of death does not appear on the headstone. On the reverse side of the headstone are the names George W. Gerlach and Christine M. Gerlach.
Spouses
Birth30 Mar 1883, Maryland
Death10 Oct 1956, Maryland
Burial13 Oct 1956, Holy Redeemer, Belair Road, Baltimore, Maryland