Who was Wesley Moore?

Wesley Moore (1934–2012) was born in Pennsylvania and died in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Wesley Richard Moore 1934–2012

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 28 Jan 1934 · Pennsylvania

Died 17 Feb 2012 · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Father John Wesley Wes Moore

Mother Jean Semple Thompson

Siblings Nancy Jean Moore

Records

1950 United States Federal Census U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Wesley Wes Moore

Jean Semple Thompson

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Wesley Richard Moore began in 1934 in Pennsylvania. In 1950, Wesley Richard Moore resided in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA. Wesley Richard Moore passed away in 2012 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Sources

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Census 1950 United States Federal Census
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Newspaper U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current

Life Timeline

1934

Birth of Wesley Richard Moore in Pennsylvania

Birth

1950

Wesley Richard Moore resided here in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA

Residence

2012

Death of Wesley Richard Moore in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Wesley Moore

This ancestor line traces from Edgmond, Shropshire, England (1611) to Pennsylvania (1934) across 11 generations.

Direct Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Wesley Moore (1934–2012) was born in Pennsylvania and died in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Wesley in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 11 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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