Risdon Moore
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Risdon Moore | |
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| Member of the Illinois House of Representatives | |
| In office 1818–1826 | |
Risdon Moore was an American politician who served as a member of the Illinois House of Representatives.[1] He served as a state representative representing St. Clair County in the 1st Illinois General Assembly, the 2nd Illinois General Assembly, the 3rd Illinois General Assembly, and the 4th Illinois General Assembly.[2] He was fervently anti-slavery.[3] He defeated his pro-slavery cousin, Risdon Moore Jr. in the general election for state representative to the 4th Illinois General Assembly.[3]
