Center Point native Gabriel Rogers Moore, was the son of John F and Sarah Ward Moore, who in the early days of Texas, had come from Weakley County, Tennessee.
On September 1, 1878, when only 17, he enlisted in Company A of the Texas Rangers, where he scouted the most difficult terrain in Texas, along the Guadalupe, Llano, Nueces, and Devil's Rivers.
On February 28, 1884, Gabe and Martha Anne McGaughey were married on the banks of the Guadalupe River, in Center Point, Texas. Annie was the daughter of early Kerr County settlers Mr. and Mrs. John W McGaughey.
"Uncle Gabe" as he was known and loved, was typical of the old West. His broad-brimmed hat, the twinkle in his eye, his love of guns, and his ability as a marksman, were his trademarks. A member of the Texas Ex-Rangers, he attended every reunion up to the year before his death. He loved this group of men, his last meeting with them was held at the foot of the Santa Anna Mountains in Coleman County.
Gabe farmed the family homestead, on Verde Creek, just below Center Point, with Annie and their five children; Pearl, Harry, Bud, Irene, and George. Gabe and Annie celebrated fifty-two years together. She preceded him in death. His came peacefully while sleeping, at the age of 83.
Services Saturday For Gabe Moore, Pioneer Ranger
Rites Held At Family Home In Center Point For Native Son
Another of Texas pioneer rangers and a native son of Kerr County was mustered out of service Thursday afternoon when Gabe R. Moore, 83, died peacefully in his sleep. He was a patient in the Veteran's Hospital at Legion, and sharing his room at the time of his passing was a neighbor and a fellow Ranger, W.S. Rishworth, also of Center Point.
Mr. Moore was a native of Center Point, the son of the late John F. and Sarah Ward Moore, who had come from Weakley County, Tennessee, in the early days of Texas. The family settled at "Mooreland," the Moore homestead on the Guadalupe River, just below Center Point.
He grew into manhood in that section of the country, and in 1874 when the call for Rangers was being made in the frontier sections of the country, he enlisted in Company F, at Silver Creek, which was commanded by the late Neal Coldwell, also of Center Point. He loved this group of men and attended every meeting of the Rangers until the one held this year. At the meeting last year, he regretted that but four of his companions were present.
He suffered a broken arm during the summer and was admitted to the hospital at Legion for treatment. His friend for nearly 80 years, Mr. Rishworth, was too feeble to spend the winter at home, so he came to Legion, and the two men were placed in the same room. They had lunched together Thursday and had lain down for their afternoon rest, and Mr. Rishworth, whose hearing is impaired, said that when he awakened Mr. Moore had passed on.
"Uncle Gabe" as he was known and loved, was typical of the West, his broad-brimmed hat, the twinkle in his eye, his mustache, his love of guns, and his ability as a marksman, were unusual and were his trademark. He was a favorite in the hunting camps, and among his belongings is a file of Kodak pictures made at the various hunting camps through the years. In many instances "Uncle Gabe" would be the only survivor of the group.
After the death of his wife about ten years ago, he continued to make his home at his ranch, and his son, George Moore, resided at the home place. It was his wish that when his time should come, the funeral services would be held in the family home, and interment beside his wife, his parents, and other members of the family who had proceeded him in death.
He was a member of the Presbyterian Church, and Rev. W.M. Logan, the pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of this city, assisted by Rev. W. B. Bunton, pastor of the Baptist Church in Center Point, officiated at the services. The arrangements were under the direction of Smiths.
He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Ralph White of Center Point; three sons, S.E. Moore, Tampico, Mexico, Harry V. Moore, Houston, and George Moore of Center Point. One sister, Mrs. Charles Bradshaw of San Antonio, and nine grandchildren also survive.
The pallbearers were F.B. Scott, Clinton Burney, Earl Davenport, Sid McElroy, Elvin Barfield, Harry Rishworth and Alfred Bishop. [Kerrville Daily Times | 21 November 1946 | Page 1 and 7 -
Contributor: Sherry (47010546)
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On September 1, 1878, when only 17, he enlisted in Company A of the Texas Rangers, where he scouted the most difficult terrain in Texas, along the Guadalupe, Llano, Nueces, and Devil's Rivers.
On February 28, 1884, Gabe and Martha Anne McGaughey were married on the banks of the Guadalupe River, in Center Point, Texas. Annie was the daughter of early Kerr County settlers Mr. and Mrs. John W McGaughey.
"Uncle Gabe" as he was known and loved, was typical of the old West. His broad-brimmed hat, the twinkle in his eye, his love of guns, and his ability as a marksman, were his trademarks. A member of the Texas Ex-Rangers, he attended every reunion up to the year before his death. He loved this group of men, his last meeting with them was held at the foot of the Santa Anna Mountains in Coleman County.
Gabe farmed the family homestead, on Verde Creek, just below Center Point, with Annie and their five children; Pearl, Harry, Bud, Irene, and George. Gabe and Annie celebrated fifty-two years together. She preceded him in death. His came peacefully while sleeping, at the age of 83.
Services Saturday For Gabe Moore, Pioneer Ranger
Rites Held At Family Home In Center Point For Native Son
Another of Texas pioneer rangers and a native son of Kerr County was mustered out of service Thursday afternoon when Gabe R. Moore, 83, died peacefully in his sleep. He was a patient in the Veteran's Hospital at Legion, and sharing his room at the time of his passing was a neighbor and a fellow Ranger, W.S. Rishworth, also of Center Point.
Mr. Moore was a native of Center Point, the son of the late John F. and Sarah Ward Moore, who had come from Weakley County, Tennessee, in the early days of Texas. The family settled at "Mooreland," the Moore homestead on the Guadalupe River, just below Center Point.
He grew into manhood in that section of the country, and in 1874 when the call for Rangers was being made in the frontier sections of the country, he enlisted in Company F, at Silver Creek, which was commanded by the late Neal Coldwell, also of Center Point. He loved this group of men and attended every meeting of the Rangers until the one held this year. At the meeting last year, he regretted that but four of his companions were present.
He suffered a broken arm during the summer and was admitted to the hospital at Legion for treatment. His friend for nearly 80 years, Mr. Rishworth, was too feeble to spend the winter at home, so he came to Legion, and the two men were placed in the same room. They had lunched together Thursday and had lain down for their afternoon rest, and Mr. Rishworth, whose hearing is impaired, said that when he awakened Mr. Moore had passed on.
"Uncle Gabe" as he was known and loved, was typical of the West, his broad-brimmed hat, the twinkle in his eye, his mustache, his love of guns, and his ability as a marksman, were unusual and were his trademark. He was a favorite in the hunting camps, and among his belongings is a file of Kodak pictures made at the various hunting camps through the years. In many instances "Uncle Gabe" would be the only survivor of the group.
After the death of his wife about ten years ago, he continued to make his home at his ranch, and his son, George Moore, resided at the home place. It was his wish that when his time should come, the funeral services would be held in the family home, and interment beside his wife, his parents, and other members of the family who had proceeded him in death.
He was a member of the Presbyterian Church, and Rev. W.M. Logan, the pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of this city, assisted by Rev. W. B. Bunton, pastor of the Baptist Church in Center Point, officiated at the services. The arrangements were under the direction of Smiths.
He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Ralph White of Center Point; three sons, S.E. Moore, Tampico, Mexico, Harry V. Moore, Houston, and George Moore of Center Point. One sister, Mrs. Charles Bradshaw of San Antonio, and nine grandchildren also survive.
The pallbearers were F.B. Scott, Clinton Burney, Earl Davenport, Sid McElroy, Elvin Barfield, Harry Rishworth and Alfred Bishop. [Kerrville Daily Times | 21 November 1946 | Page 1 and 7 -
Contributor: Sherry (47010546)
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Center Point native Gabriel Rogers Moore, was the son of John F and Sarah Ward Moore, who in the early days of Texas, had come from Weakley County, Tennessee.
On September 1, 1878, when only 17, he enlisted in Company A of the Texas Rangers, where he scouted the most difficult terrain in Texas, along the Guadalupe, Llano, Nueces, and Devil's Rivers.
On February 28, 1884, Gabe and Martha Anne McGaughey were married on the banks of the Guadalupe River, in Center Point, Texas. Annie was the daughter of early Kerr County settlers Mr. and Mrs. John W McGaughey.
"Uncle Gabe" as he was known and loved, was typical of the old West. His broad-brimmed hat, the twinkle in his eye, his love of guns, and his ability as a marksman, were his trademarks. A member of the Texas Ex-Rangers, he attended every reunion up to the year before his death. He loved this group of men, his last meeting with them was held at the foot of the Santa Anna Mountains in Coleman County.
Gabe farmed the family homestead, on Verde Creek, just below Center Point, with Annie and their five children; Pearl, Harry, Bud, Irene, and George. Gabe and Annie celebrated fifty-two years together. She preceded him in death. His came peacefully while sleeping, at the age of 83.
Services Saturday For Gabe Moore, Pioneer Ranger
Rites Held At Family Home In Center Point For Native Son
Another of Texas pioneer rangers and a native son of Kerr County was mustered out of service Thursday afternoon when Gabe R. Moore, 83, died peacefully in his sleep. He was a patient in the Veteran's Hospital at Legion, and sharing his room at the time of his passing was a neighbor and a fellow Ranger, W.S. Rishworth, also of Center Point.
Mr. Moore was a native of Center Point, the son of the late John F. and Sarah Ward Moore, who had come from Weakley County, Tennessee, in the early days of Texas. The family settled at "Mooreland," the Moore homestead on the Guadalupe River, just below Center Point.
He grew into manhood in that section of the country, and in 1874 when the call for Rangers was being made in the frontier sections of the country, he enlisted in Company F, at Silver Creek, which was commanded by the late Neal Coldwell, also of Center Point. He loved this group of men and attended every meeting of the Rangers until the one held this year. At the meeting last year, he regretted that but four of his companions were present.
He suffered a broken arm during the summer and was admitted to the hospital at Legion for treatment. His friend for nearly 80 years, Mr. Rishworth, was too feeble to spend the winter at home, so he came to Legion, and the two men were placed in the same room. They had lunched together Thursday and had lain down for their afternoon rest, and Mr. Rishworth, whose hearing is impaired, said that when he awakened Mr. Moore had passed on.
"Uncle Gabe" as he was known and loved, was typical of the West, his broad-brimmed hat, the twinkle in his eye, his mustache, his love of guns, and his ability as a marksman, were unusual and were his trademark. He was a favorite in the hunting camps, and among his belongings is a file of Kodak pictures made at the various hunting camps through the years. In many instances "Uncle Gabe" would be the only survivor of the group.
After the death of his wife about ten years ago, he continued to make his home at his ranch, and his son, George Moore, resided at the home place. It was his wish that when his time should come, the funeral services would be held in the family home, and interment beside his wife, his parents, and other members of the family who had proceeded him in death.
He was a member of the Presbyterian Church, and Rev. W.M. Logan, the pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of this city, assisted by Rev. W. B. Bunton, pastor of the Baptist Church in Center Point, officiated at the services. The arrangements were under the direction of Smiths.
He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Ralph White of Center Point; three sons, S.E. Moore, Tampico, Mexico, Harry V. Moore, Houston, and George Moore of Center Point. One sister, Mrs. Charles Bradshaw of San Antonio, and nine grandchildren also survive.
The pallbearers were F.B. Scott, Clinton Burney, Earl Davenport, Sid McElroy, Elvin Barfield, Harry Rishworth and Alfred Bishop. [Kerrville Daily Times | 21 November 1946 | Page 1 and 7 -
Contributor: Sherry (47010546)
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On September 1, 1878, when only 17, he enlisted in Company A of the Texas Rangers, where he scouted the most difficult terrain in Texas, along the Guadalupe, Llano, Nueces, and Devil's Rivers.
On February 28, 1884, Gabe and Martha Anne McGaughey were married on the banks of the Guadalupe River, in Center Point, Texas. Annie was the daughter of early Kerr County settlers Mr. and Mrs. John W McGaughey.
"Uncle Gabe" as he was known and loved, was typical of the old West. His broad-brimmed hat, the twinkle in his eye, his love of guns, and his ability as a marksman, were his trademarks. A member of the Texas Ex-Rangers, he attended every reunion up to the year before his death. He loved this group of men, his last meeting with them was held at the foot of the Santa Anna Mountains in Coleman County.
Gabe farmed the family homestead, on Verde Creek, just below Center Point, with Annie and their five children; Pearl, Harry, Bud, Irene, and George. Gabe and Annie celebrated fifty-two years together. She preceded him in death. His came peacefully while sleeping, at the age of 83.
Services Saturday For Gabe Moore, Pioneer Ranger
Rites Held At Family Home In Center Point For Native Son
Another of Texas pioneer rangers and a native son of Kerr County was mustered out of service Thursday afternoon when Gabe R. Moore, 83, died peacefully in his sleep. He was a patient in the Veteran's Hospital at Legion, and sharing his room at the time of his passing was a neighbor and a fellow Ranger, W.S. Rishworth, also of Center Point.
Mr. Moore was a native of Center Point, the son of the late John F. and Sarah Ward Moore, who had come from Weakley County, Tennessee, in the early days of Texas. The family settled at "Mooreland," the Moore homestead on the Guadalupe River, just below Center Point.
He grew into manhood in that section of the country, and in 1874 when the call for Rangers was being made in the frontier sections of the country, he enlisted in Company F, at Silver Creek, which was commanded by the late Neal Coldwell, also of Center Point. He loved this group of men and attended every meeting of the Rangers until the one held this year. At the meeting last year, he regretted that but four of his companions were present.
He suffered a broken arm during the summer and was admitted to the hospital at Legion for treatment. His friend for nearly 80 years, Mr. Rishworth, was too feeble to spend the winter at home, so he came to Legion, and the two men were placed in the same room. They had lunched together Thursday and had lain down for their afternoon rest, and Mr. Rishworth, whose hearing is impaired, said that when he awakened Mr. Moore had passed on.
"Uncle Gabe" as he was known and loved, was typical of the West, his broad-brimmed hat, the twinkle in his eye, his mustache, his love of guns, and his ability as a marksman, were unusual and were his trademark. He was a favorite in the hunting camps, and among his belongings is a file of Kodak pictures made at the various hunting camps through the years. In many instances "Uncle Gabe" would be the only survivor of the group.
After the death of his wife about ten years ago, he continued to make his home at his ranch, and his son, George Moore, resided at the home place. It was his wish that when his time should come, the funeral services would be held in the family home, and interment beside his wife, his parents, and other members of the family who had proceeded him in death.
He was a member of the Presbyterian Church, and Rev. W.M. Logan, the pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of this city, assisted by Rev. W. B. Bunton, pastor of the Baptist Church in Center Point, officiated at the services. The arrangements were under the direction of Smiths.
He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Ralph White of Center Point; three sons, S.E. Moore, Tampico, Mexico, Harry V. Moore, Houston, and George Moore of Center Point. One sister, Mrs. Charles Bradshaw of San Antonio, and nine grandchildren also survive.
The pallbearers were F.B. Scott, Clinton Burney, Earl Davenport, Sid McElroy, Elvin Barfield, Harry Rishworth and Alfred Bishop. [Kerrville Daily Times | 21 November 1946 | Page 1 and 7 -
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Moore
Father Gabe
1861 - 1946
Mother Anne
1864 - 1936
"We know our loved ones, yours and mine, are safe within His hands"
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