Nora Frances was the fourth child and first daughter of Tommy and Annie. Nora probably received her first name in honor of her grandmother, Honora.

Three year old Nora F. is listed in her parent's household in Bolivar District (near Bakerton). Her father, Thomas, notes that he is a quarryman.

Nora lost her father due to pneumonia on Tuesday, March 11, 1875 at only 9 years old. The family laid him to rest in St. Peters Cemetery alongside his brother, and Nora's Uncle, Martin.

13 year old Nora is enumerated in her mother's household in Bolivar District. It is noted that Nora and her younger sister Annie are currently attending school. Her three older brothers, John, Thomas, and Patrick, are working to support the family.

Nora married John McClellan Moore in Washington County, MD on a Saturday. Nora was 18 years old.

Nora and John's first child, Bertha May, was born on Sunday, November 9th at home in Bakerton. Nora's brother, Thomas, was the informant for her birth certificate. Thomas lists John's occupation as boating (on the canal). Nora was 18 years old.

Nora and John's second child, Laura Belle, was born on Saturday, August 21st. John's occupation is listed on her birth certificate as "farmer".

Nancy "Nannie" Lee, John and Nora's fourth child and fourth daughter, was born on Saturday, March 26th, in Harpers Ferry district. An entry in the birth register, nor a birth certificate, has been uncovered for Nannie.

John and Nora's fifth child, Elsie Margarite, was born on Tuesday, June 2nd, at home in the Harpers Ferry District (most likely in Bakerton). John's occupation is listed as "farmer".

John and Nora's sixth child and daughter, Ida, was born on Friday, November 3rd. Ida went by Janie as she grew older.

Nora and John's seventh child, and first son, was born on Sunday, May 25th in the district of Harpers Ferry. Nora was 36 years old.

Juanita Stoddard, John and Nora's eighth and final child, was born on Sunday, November 20th, in Bakerton.

Nora died suddenly and unexpectedly on Saturday, September 10th, at about 2:15 in the afternoon. The cause of her sudden death is unknown. She was 62 years old.

Nora was buried in Sharpsburg at Mountain View Cemetery on a Tuesday. Her husband was later buried beside her.