A Life of Wealth, Passion, and a Final Journey on Titanic.
I have been learning more about the lives of those aboard the Titanic, and I want to turn my attention to Clarence Moore.
Clarence Moore was born on the 1st of March 1865 in Clarksburg, West Virginia. He was not born into the very highest levels of society, but he had opportunity and a good education. After he attended private school, he studied in Canada.
He found success in business, particularly in coal, oil, and land development. These industries were shaping America at the time, and Moore became part of that transformation. By the 1890s, he had moved to Washington, D.C. His income and investments allowed him to live comfortably, but it seems he was not only motivated by wealth. He also immersed himself in society, joining exclusive clubs and becoming known for his love of horses and fox hunting.
His first wife sadly died shortly after giving birth. He did remarry and have more children. By 1912, Moore had built a grand home in Washington. But he still travelled and his journey to England was meant to be enjoyable, even exciting. He attended races and purchased foxhounds.
On the 10th of April 1912, he boarded the Titanic as a first-class passenger. On the night of the sinking, he was playing cards. He was among a group of men unaware that their world was about to change. As the situation became clear, Moore chose to remain with his companions. In the final hours, he stayed close to them, and like so many others, faced the unimaginable. His body was sadly never recovered.
If you were in his position, would you stay with others… or try to save yourself?
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