John Henry Moores (June 26, 1821–December 16, 1880) was an American businessman and politician in the state of Oregon.

[1] In 1856, he went into business with his younger brother Isaac R. Moores, Jr., operating a mercantile store in Salem until 1865.

[7] John Moores also served as Marion County Treasurer and on the board of trustees at Willamette University.

[1] Additionally, he was on the board of directors for the Salem school district and the Oregon State Agricultural Society.

[8] Children of John and Virginia were Charles B., Albert, Gertrude, Bertha, Carrie, and Althea.