Dr. Aaron M. Moore, co-founder of the North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance Company, was pre-eminent among the Negro leaders of Durham, deeply imbued with the spirit of public service.
Born during the Civil War, September 6, 1863, he came to Durham in 1888, saved his money ($1 per visit, when and if collected), and won the respect and confidence of all people.
Dr. Moore¹s efforts were seen in every move for the betterment of his race, many of which he initiated. He founded Lincoln Hospital in 1901, through the generosity of the Duke family.
In 1913 he founded Sunday School Library at White Rock Baptist Church, in 1916 developed it into the S.L.Warren Public Library. In addition to NC Mutual, he was also one of the founders of the Mechanics & Farmers Bank, Bull City Drug Store and other interests. An idealist who never strived after wealth, he was successful in a material way.
He never abandoned the practice of medicine, and his life was devoted to the service of his people and to the city. He died April 29, 1923.
Contributed by Andre Vann, Durham Historian
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