Obituary.

[N. E. Associated Press.]

GREENFIELD, Mass., Jan. 27. - Rev. Dr. John F. Moors died here this afternoon, after an illness of long duration. The cause of his death was diabetes.

Dr. Moors was born in Groton, Mass., Dec. 10, 1819. He was a farmer's son, and was educated in the public schools and seminary. He entered Harvard in 1838 and graduated in 1842. He graduated from the Divinity School, Cambridge, in 1845; was ordained and made pastor of the Unitarian Church, Deerfield, Jan. 28, 1846 and dismissed in April, 1861; was installed pastor of the Unitarian Society of Greenfield, April 22, 1861. Here his principal life work was done. He remained pastor until 1885, and came to be the most widely known clergyman of liberal faith in the Connecticut Valley and Western Massachusetts. He did not confine himself to church work, but assisted in everything that upbuilds good citizenship.

In October, 1862, he was appointed chaplain in the 52nd regiment, and served with it under Gen. Banks in Louisiana and in the Red River campaign. Since the war he has attended scores of reunions and was a great favorite with the veterans.

After retiring from the pastorate of the Greenfield Unitarian Church he engaged in active missionary work in New England, and a number of New Unitarian churches resulted from his efforts, his work being successful. About two years ago he retired from active work, but as long as his strength lasted he responded to the calls of the community.