Clifton H. Moore and Brothers

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Title

Clifton H. Moore and Brothers

Subject

Moore, Clifton H., 1817-1901
Illinois--Clinton
Lawyers
Land speculation
Families--Portraits
Brothers

Description

Clifton H. Moore (center) poses for a portrait with his four brothers. Clifton was the first resident lawyer in Clinton. Clifton formed a profitable land speculating partnership with Bloomington Judge David Davis in 1848. Clifton became friends with Abraham Lincoln while Lincoln rode the Eighth Judicial Circuit.

Creator

Evans

Publisher

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

Date

n.d.

Format

jpg

Language

eng

Identifier

402649
Miscellaneous Collection
Oversized Individuals Collection

Original Format

studio portrait
b&w
1

Physical Dimensions

28 x 35 cm