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Descendants of Robert Gordon, b. ca. 1740

Robert Gordon b. ca 1740 Galloway, Scotland -

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Descendancy Narrative of Robert Gordon

 

I. Robert1 GORDON. Robert was born circa 1740 at Scotland. He married Isabella MCCONCHIE circa 1765 at Scotland. Robert died at an unknown date at Scotland. Robert was a farmer, probably living in the Wigtownshire or Kircudbrightshire region of Galloway, Scotland.

 

A. James2 GORDON. James was born circa 1768 at Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland. James was a farmer at Claughreid, Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, 545223N0041813W. He married (Unknown Given Name) (UNKNOWN SURNAME) circa 1800. He married Jean HERON circa 1813 at Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland. He was listed as head of household in the 1841 census at Claughreid, Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, 545223N0041813W. He was listed as head of household in the 1851 census at Thornybrock, Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland. The 1851 census for Thornybrock, Parish of Kirkmabreck showns James and his wife Jane. James is shown as age 80 and listed as a "retired farmer". He is reported as born in Kirkmabreck, while Jane is listed as age 60 and born in Penninghame, Wigtownshire.

 

He died on 28 Oct 1856 at Woodhead, Gatehouse of Fleet, Anwoth Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland. The Death Registration states that James was a farmer (widower). He was 88 years old and his parents were Robert Gordon, farmer (deceased) and Isabella McConchie (deceased). He died of heart disease of old age. He was buried in the Parish Churchyard of Anwoth. The informant was William Gordon, his son. His body was interred on 30 Oct 1856 in at in Anwoth Cemetery, Gatehouse of Fleet, Anwoth Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, 545243N0041242W. The tombstone of James in the Old Anwoth Cemetery reads: By / William Gordon / Gatehouse / in memory of his father / James Gordon / who died at Woodhead, 28 October / 1856, aged 89 years.

 

His obituary in the Galloway Advertiser and Wigtown Free Press dated 6 November 1856 read: "At Woodhead, near Gatehouse, on the 28th ult, James Gordon, aged 89 years who for many years was a farmer in Claughred, parish of Kirkmabreck."

 

1. William3 GORDON. William was born in Nov 1805 at Daffin, Carlsluith, Newton Stewart, Wigtownshire, Scotland, 545155N0042032W. He was christened on 15 Nov 1805 at Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, (Source: OPR). It reads - "Jas. Gordon Daffin a son William. He married Margaret (Nae) MCNAY circa 1827 at Scotland. He was listed as head of household in the 1841 census at Front Street, Gatehouse of Fleet, Girthon Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland. William was employed as a land surveyor and auctioneer at Gatehouse of Fleet, Girthon Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, 545250N0041113W, in 1841.

 

William's occupation was noted as surveyor and auctioneer in Gatehouse of Fleet. In the Supplemental Volume to the "Dictionary of Land Surveyors and Local cartographers of Great Britain and Ireland 1550-1850, edited by Peter Eden (William Dawson & Sons, Folkstone), a copy of which was reviewed at the West Register House in Edinburgh, the entry for William Gordon reads as follows: GORDON, W. 18(? 25)- 33, STF; mineral; in High Street, Gatehouse-of-Fleet, Kirkcudbright, civil and mineral engineer; pupil of Adam McPhail."

 

The entry for Adam McPhail states: "1804-29; STF; of Newcastle-under-Lyme; at one time professor of mathematics at a military academy, London; trained W. Gordon."

 

The West Register House also contains an extensive collection of old surveys which are indexed by surveyor. Only one survey, as of July 1992, was listed for William (RHP 13036-1861) and it is titled "Topographical Plans of Cally, Coppicewood, Alphabetically Arranged - 1861, Enlarged from the Ordinance Survey by W. Gordon". This volume was checked out and reviewed by this researcher.

 

In the 1851 census of Woodhead, Parish of Anwoth, Kirkcudbrightshire, William is listed as "Surveyor, Auctioneer, Land Agent and caretaker of 220 Acres employing 6 laborers."

 

In a booklet titled "Gatehouse Memories" edited by George McCulloch for the Gatehouse of Fleet Community Council Bicentenary Committee - 1995, there is an article on page 2 titled "The Old Pub Scene in Gatehouse of Fleet Circa 1850".

 

The article stated that in 1850 the population of Gatehouse was about 1,920 and it had about 20 pubs in the village. One pub called "The Commercial" was owned by William Gordon (an auctioneer) and Dalziel and James Wilson.

 

Another memory on page 13 titled "Twa Galloway Ponies...." read as follows:

 

"John Hall, druggist and William Gordon, auctioneer, were members of the Galloway Rifle Corps at the time of the great Edinburgh Review in 1861. As the two of them were proceeding along Princess Street an old woman, seeing them, cried out, "Oh there are twa Galloway ponies anyway; anyone can tell them easily: short p' the legs and gie near the grun." He was listed as head of household in the 1851 census at Woodhead, Gatehouse of Fleet, Anwoth Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland. In the 1851 census of Woodhead, Parish of Anwoth, Kirkcudbrightshire, William is listed as "Surveyor, Auctioneer, Land Agent and caretaker of 220 Acres employing 6 laborers."

 

His wife Margaret and daughter Jessie are shown living with him at this time. Both William and Margaret are shown as born in Kirkmabreck and Jessie born in England.

 

He was listed as head of household in the 1861 census at 45 Fleet Street, Gatehouse of Fleet, Girthon Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, 545247N0041124W. He immigrated circa 1868 to Knox County, Illinois. He left a will on 18 Feb 1868 at Galesburg, Knox County, Illinois,

 

Will of William Gordon dated 1857 and revised 18 February, 1868 at Gatehouse-of-Fleet

(Probate File Box: 48; Knox County, IL Courthouse, Galesburg, IL)

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I, William Gordon, residing in Gatehouse of Fleet in order to regulate the management and distribution of the means and Estate belonging to me after my decease, do hereby Give, Grant, Assign and Dispone to and in favor of Margaret McNay or Gordon my spouse, provided she remains unmarried after my decease, in liferent for her liferent use allleuarly and in case of the said Margaret McNay or Gordon marrying again or upon her death to and in favor of my children, James Gordon presently residing at Manor House, Woodend, Thirsk in Yorkshire and Jessie Gordon or Ewart, spouse of David James Ewart, residing in Gatehouse of Fleet, and their heirs and assignees whosoever, in fee in the following proportions viz. to the said James Gordon my son, one third of my Means and Estate both heritable and moveable after mentioned, and the said Jessie Gordon or Ewart two thirds of the aforesaid Means and Estate as after mentioned but both under the provisions herein after written, heritably and irredeemable, my whole Means and Estate heritable and moveable, real and personal, wheresoever situated or addebted to me at the time of my death with the whole vouchers and instructions of the said Moveable and Personal Estate and the writs and Evidents of my said heritable Estate, And particularly and without prejudice to the said generality, the effects and sums of money which may be contained in any Inventory made up and subscribed by me as relative to these presents and which shall be as sufficient to exclude the recepity of confirmation as if every particular thereof were herein inserted. Moreover, I oblige myself, my heirs, and successors to infeft and seise the said Margaret McNay or Gordon and the said James Gordon and Jessie Gordon or Ewart and their heirs and assignees for their respective rights of liferent and fee in the whole lands, houses and other heritages above disponed requiring infeftment and for that purpose, to grant all deeds and conveyances that may be necessary. But always with and under the burdens of my lawful debts and obligations, payment of my funeral expenses and such gifts or legacies as I may think proper to leave by any deed or writing to the executed, by me at any time of my life Providing and declaring that should either of my said children have preceded me or my said spouse leaving lawful issue, then such children shall succeed share and share alike to that share of my means and estate both heritable and moveable which would have belonged to their r parent had he or she survived. And I hereby nominate and appoint the said James Gordon and the said David James Ewart to be my executors, And I reserve full power to revoke these presents. And I dispense with delivery and I reserve my liferent right. And I the aforesaid Margaret McNay or Gordon with the advice and consent of the said William Gordon, my said spouse, do hereby agree to accept of the above written liferent provision in my favor in full, of all right which I have or claim to in the Estate and means above mentioned in the event of my surviving my said spouse or in any other way. And I entirely agree in the above disposition. And we the said William Gordon and Margaret McNay or Gordon consent to registration hereof for preservation.

 

In witness whereof, these presents written upon the foregoing pages of stamped paper by George Hamilton, writer in Kirkcudbright are subscribed by us the said William Gordon and Margaret McNay at Gatehouse of Fleet upon the Twenty-fifth day of December, Eighteen hundred and fifty-seven years, before these witnesses, Andrew Kirk, Provost of the Burgh of Gatehouse and Thomas Campbell, farmer in Boreland.

 

(signed) A. Kirk, Witness Wm. Gordon

(signed) Thos Campbell, Witness Mrs. Gordon

 

(Revision of 18 February 1868)

I, the above designed William Gordon in consequence of the death of Margaret McNay or Gordon my wife, and also the death of Jessie Gordon or Ewart my daughter, of the dishonest conduct of David James Ewart, my son in law and also of the unkind treatment I have received from my son James Gordon, but more particularly from his wife; being resolved to settle my affairs so as to prevent all disputes after my death in regard to the succession to my moveable means and Estate. Do Hereby revoke all former settlements made and executed by me at any time heretofore and in ________ of Do hereby nominate, constitute and appoint John Ewart and Mary Elisabeth Gordon Ewart, only surviving children of the above designated Jessie Gordon or Ewart now deceased to be my sole executors and universal legatories __________ and bequeathing to them and their heirs and assignees whomsoever in equal portions, the whole goods, ______ debts, sums ______ of money, household furniture and other movables whatsoever that may pertain or be resting, owing to me at the time of my decease with the whole _________ and instructions thereof and all that has followed or may be competent to follow thereon. But in the event of my decease taking place before my legatories become of lawful age, I do hereby nominate and appoint Peter Gordon and John McDowell in Altona, Knox County, Illinois to act for them until they arrive at that age. In witness whereof, I have subscribed this codicil written by myself on this and the preceding page of stamped paper on the nineteenth day of February Eighteen hundred and sixty eight years, in the presence of these witnesses John Brown, Teacher in Gatehouse and D. James Nicholson residing there.

 

(signed) John Brown, Witness

(signed) James Nicholson, Witness (signed) Wm Gordon.

 

He married Grace KIRK on 13 Nov 1868 at Altona, Walnut Grove, Knox County, Illinois. William died 4 May 1869 at Altona, Walnut Grove, Knox County, Illinois, at age 63. He was buried in May 1869 at John Knox Cmty - Old Scotch Cmty, Copley Township, Knox County, Illinois, Grave monument at the John Knox Cemetery, Knox County, Illinois reads: William Gordon, Died May 4, 1969. There is also a monument for William in the Girthon Cemetery, Gatehouse of Fleet, Scotland.

 

Obituary of William Gordon

Wigtown Free Press, May 27, 1869

Suddenly, at his residence, Walnut Creek, Altona, Knox County, Illinois, U.S., on the 4th inst., Mr. Wm. Gordon, late of Gatehouse, in the 63d year of his age. Friends will please accept this intimation. William had his will probated on 18 Nov 1872 at Galesburg, Knox County, Illinois. ( Probate File Box No 48 )

 

Probate Records

Inventory of the Estate of Wm Gordon, late of Knox County Illinois, Deceased

Real Estate

 

Lot Four (4) in Block Seventeen (17) in the Town of Altona, Knox County, Illinois Bought of John McClymont and is of the value of about one thousand dollars.

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Personal Property

Note against John McDowell bearing date October 22nd 1868 for five hundred Dollars payable Six months after date, with interest at 10 per cent per annum upon which $25 Dollars was paid April 8th 1869.

 

Note against Josiah Multer bearing date September 29, 1868 for three thousand Dollars payable three years after date with interest at 10 per cent per annum payable semi annually - secured by mortgage upon which $50 Dollars was paid on the 11th day of April AD 1869.

 

Note against Oliver Hedstrum bearing date September 11th AD 1868 for the Sum of Two Thousand Dollars payable four years after date with interest at 10 per cent per annum, payable semi annually - secured by Mortgage - upon which is Endorsed one Hundred Dollars Interest.

 

Note against H.C. Hollingsworth dated September 24th 1868 for the sum of Six hundred Dollars payable Four years after date with interest at 10 per cent per annum payable semi annually.

 

An account against Peter Gordon for Five hundred Dollars bearing date November 24th 1868 with our agreement to pay 10 per cent interest upon the same - upon which the following payments have been made -

November 24th 1868 Paid......$170.50

Cash on hand at Deceased.....$93.00

 

Personal Property appraised by the appraisers appointed by the County Court at the sum of $651.97. (for list of articles see appraisement file)

 

State of Illinois - County of Knox

 

We Peter Gordon and John McDowell, administrators of the Estate of Wm Gordon, Deceased, do hereby Certify that the foregoing is a true Inventory of the Estate of said deceased so far as the Source(?) has come to our Sights or Knowledge. Given under our hands this 26th day of September AD 1870. Peter Gordon (signature) John McDowell (signature)

 

Administrators Final Account of the Estate of William Gordon, Deceased

State of Illinois, Knox County Court

Knox County, November 18, 1872

Judge of Said Court

 

The underisgned administrators of the Estate of William Gordon, Deceased, submit their account with the Estate of the Said deceased as follows.

 

First they charge themselves with the amount of the Sale Bill of the personal Estate appraised (the whole property appraised being sold) - $485.49

 

also with Cash on hand at Decease - $ 93.00

 

" collected Oliver Hedstrom Note & interest (Note inventoried) - $2700.00

" collected H.C. Hollingsworth Note & interest (Note inventoried) - $840.00

" amount due on Josiah Multer Note & interest (Note inventoried) - $4150.00

" John McDowell Note inventoried - $ 670.84

" Peter Gordon account-interest on that portion not paid out by him for the Estate - $ 367.80

" interest collected on Sale Notes & other ------? - $ 83.98

 

Making in all the sum of - $9398.11

Your accountants claim the following credits in their account.

By commissioner 6 per cent of $9378.61 - $ 562.71

Paid Grace Gordon the widow of said Deceased her Specific allowance in full - Rec 1 - $740.40

Paid Grace Gordon (claim allowance) - Rec 2 - $21.55

Paid J Cooley (claim allowance) - Rec 3 - $2.50

Paid E Johnson (claim allowance) - Rec 4 - $6.50

Paid Wallace Hopkins(for use of H---- H---) - Rec 5 - $5.00

Paid J.S. S-ritre (for coffin for Dec.) - Rec 6 - $21.00

Paid H.C. Hollingsworth for Medical Bill - Rec 7 - $5.00

Paid R.C. Edgerton for Medical Bill - Rec 8 - $5.00

Paid J.H. Copley (for coal -ile) - Rec 9 - $32.17

Paid John S. Garrett crying sale - Rec 10 - $10.00

Paid G.W. Sawyer clerk at sale - Rec 11 - $6.60

Paid Miles & Gay (account) - Rec 12 - $1.80

Paid C.H. Ward (account) - Rec 13 - $4.00

Paid C.P. Whittsmore (account) - Rec 14 - $3.75

Paid Trebel & Belcher for Tomb Stone - $105.00

Paid Robinson & Baruhout (printing Notice to settle) - Rec 16 - $4.55

Paid for fees & expenses proving will & claim of ------ and ---- in Scotland - $49.79

Paid Taxes for the year 1869 - Rec 18 - $86.07

Paid Taxes for the year 1870 - Rec 19 - $65.09

Paid Taxes for the year 1871 - Rec 20 - $46.18

Paid J.S. Winter County Clerk fees - $31.05

Paid Cooley & Gaines atty fee - $10.00

Paid J. Cooley atty fee - $10.00

Paid Robinson & Baruhout publishing notice of final Settlement - $4.00

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Making in all the sum of ...........................................$1839.71 and bearing a balance in the hands of your accountant of $7551.40 to be distributed under the will of Said Deceased of which sum we have paid Grace (Gordon) now Mackintosh, widow of said Deceased, one third as per Receipt 21 - $2517.12 Retained as the Guardian of John Y. Ewart & Margaret E. G. Ewart

 

under the provisions of the Will of Said Deceased - $5034.28

Total - $9398.11

 

And your accountants having fully administered Said Estate Now ask that said Estate be declared Settled and they Discharged.

 

Respectfully Submitted

Peter Gordon

John McDowell

State of Illinois, Knox County Court

Knox County, November 18, AD 1872

 

In The Matter of the final accounting of Peter Gordon and John McDowell, admin. of the Estate of Wm Gordon, Dec. And Now comes the said admin. and J. Cooley their Attorney and present to the court their final accounting with the Estate of said Wm Gordon Deceased, and appearing to the Court that the said admin. have in all things fully administered the Said Estate and Settled the --- and that they ahve given due Notice that they would present their said account --- of said Estate for final settlement to their heirs at Law of said Deceased, to the widow by personal Service --- the ---- of said deceased who does not Reside in the United States of America by publication in the Knox County Republican, a Newspaper published in the Said Countty of Knox required by the order of the Court, your accountant being the Guardian of the Minor heirs, and on one appearing to object to the said account - it is ordered adjudged and decreed by the Court that the Said account of the Said ---- be and the Source is hereby approved by the Court that Said Estate be declared settled & Said administrators discharged from further Service herein.

 

November 18, 1872

Dennis Clark.

 

This researcher has not determined the mother of William. His father, James, married Jean Heron in 1813 and had a family with her, but I doubt that she is also William's mother. William was born in 1804 yet the children of James and Jean Heron were all born after 1819, quite a gap in years which might indicate a second marriage and family for his father James.

 

a. James4 GORDON. James was born circa 1830 at Sheffield, Yorkshire, England. He was listed as a resident in the census report on 7 Jun 1841 at Front Street, Gatehouse of Fleet, Girthon Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland. He married Elizabeth MCKEAN on 4 Mar 1857 by the Church of Scotland at Laurel Villa, Gatehouse of Fleet, Girthon Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland. He resided at the at Manor House, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, England, circa 1857. He was listed as head of household in the 1861 census at Manor House, Newsham, Yorkshire, England. James was employed as a land agent at Llangynwyd Lower, Bridgend, Glamorgan, Wales, circa 1870. He was listed as head of household in the 1871 census at Poplar House, Llangynwyd Lower, Bridgend, Glamorgan, Wales. James died 1892. According to an article in the Wigtown (Scotland) newspaper, at the time of his wedding to Margaret Elizabeth McKean, James was residing at the Manor House, North Riding, Yorkshire, England. He was employed as the land agent for the Right Honorable Lord Greenock.

 

This researcher has not determined where James died and is buried. His wife Elizabeth died in 1900 in Saint Paul, Minnesota and is buried in Oakland Cemetery. The monument marker on her grave would indicate that James died in 1892 and is also buried there but the cemetery records indicate that only Elizabeth is buried in that plot.

 

(1) Margaret Elizabeth Campbell5 GORDON. Margaret was born on 14 Mar 1858 at Thirsk, North Yorkshire, England. She was listed as James GORDON's daughter in the 1861 census at Manor House, Newsham, Yorkshire, England. She was listed as James MCKEAN's granddaughter in the 1871 census at Braeside, Gatehouse of Fleet,

 

Girthon Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, 545300N0041031W. They was listed as Elizabeth MCKEAN's daughter in the 1881 census at 2 Richmond Terrace, Cardiff St. John, Glamorgan, Wales. She married William John MACDONALD. Margaret died 26 Jan 1946 at 7 Mount Braddan, Douglas, Isle of Man, Great Britain, at age 87. She was buried on 30 Jan 1946 at in Grave 798, Bottom Gate, Kirk Braddan Cemetery, Douglas, Isle of Man, Great Britain, The monument of Elizabeth at the Kirk Braddan Cemetery in Douglas, Isle of Man reads:

 

In Loving Memory /Of/Flora/Eldest Daughter of/Alexander and Isabella MacDonald/Who Died At Douglas/Head Lighthouse 13th/October 1880/Aged 24 Years /Also/Mary Ann/Daughter of the/Above/Who Died 2 April 1883/Aged 25 Years/Also/William John/Son of the Above/Who Died/26 Feb 1928/Age 67 Years/Also His Wife/Elizabeth Campbell/Who Died 26th Jan 1946/Aged 84.

 

(2) William5 GORDON. William was born on 12 Jun 1860 at Thirsk, North Yorkshire, England. He was listed as James GORDON's son in the 1861 census at Manor House, Newsham, Yorkshire, England. They was listed as Elizabeth MCKEAN's son in the 1881 census at 2 Richmond Terrace, Cardiff St. John, Glamorgan, Wales. He appeared on the census of 1895 at Ward 8, Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota. He was In the 1895 Minnesota Census, William's occupation was listed as accountant in 1895 at Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota. He was listed as a resident in the census report ( (an unknown value) ) on 1 Jun 1900 at Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota. William died at an unknown date at British Columbia, Canada.

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(3) Jessie5 GORDON. Jessie was born on 4 Aug 1862 at Manor House, Newsham, Yorkshire, England. They was listed as James GORDON's daughter in the 1871 census at Poplar House, Llangynwyd Lower, Bridgend, Glamorgan, Wales. She was listed as Thomas ROWATT Jr.'s sister-in-law in the 1881 census at Hoose O Cree, Richmond, Kew, Surrey, England. In the 1881 Census, his name was transcribed as "Rowarth". Also living in the household were three servants. Jessie immigrated to in 1894. She petitioned the court to become a citizen in 1897 at Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota. She married Herman Alexander (Sandy) QUOSBARTH circa 1900. Jessie was listed as Herman Alexander (Sandy) QUOSBARTH's wife on the 1910 Census at Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota.

 

Jessie was listed as a census enumerator on the 1920 Census at Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota. Jessie and Nora was listed as a sister in Maggie Wallace McKean GORDON's household on the 1930 Census at Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota. Jessie died of cerebral hemorage 22 Jun 1949 at 647 Grand Avenue, Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota, at age 86. She was buried on 24 Jun 1949 at Oakland Cemetery, Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota.

 

(4) James McKean5 GORDON. James was born on 23 Apr 1864 at Llangynwyd Lower, Bridgend, Glamorgan, Wales. They was listed as James GORDON's son in the 1871 census at Poplar House, Llangynwyd Lower, Bridgend, Glamorgan, Wales. James immigrated to at Minnesota in 1888. He was naturalized circa 1894. James was employed as a electrician by Pine Tree Manufacturing Company at Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota, circa 1897. James applied for a marriage license to wed Minnie Helen BAHR on 14 Sep 1899 at Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota, 455835N0942145W. He married Minnie Helen BAHR on 14 Sep 1899 at Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota, 455835N0942145W. James was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Little Falls,

 

Morrison County, Minnesota, 455835N0942145W. James is shown as age 36 and employed as an electrician. James was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census living at at 404 Second Street, Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota. James was employed as an electrician by Saint Paul Gas and Electric at Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota, circa 1920. He died on 2 Jun 1923 of heart disease at 1024 Linwood Place at Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota, at age 59. His body was interred on 4 Jun 1923 in at Oakland Cemetery ( ) at in Blk 102, Lot 78 S 5.0 E 1.5, Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota.

 

Obituary of James McKean Gordon

Little Falls Transcript, Little Falls, MN, June 4, 1923

 

Died

James McKean Gordon, for 26 years employed by the Pine Tree Manufacturing Company here and for the last three years an employee of the St. Paul Gas & Electric Company at St. Paul, passed away at his home in the Capital City Saturday evening following a six months' illness with heart disease.

 

Mr. Gordon was born April 23, 1864, in South Wales, England. In early youth he followed a sea-faring life for several years and sailed to all quarters of the globe. He has been a resident of this country the past 32 years. September 14, 1899, he was married to Miss Minnie-Bahr, who, with two sons, Donald and Morley, five sisters and two brothers survive him.

 

Funeral services were held this afternoon at the family residence, 1024 Linwood Place, St. Paul. Burial will be in the Oakland Cemetery, St. Paul.

 

(a) Donald William6 GORDON. Donald was born on 16 Jul 1900 at Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota, 455835N0942145W. He began military service on 14 Aug 1918. He ended military service on 18 Jan 1919 as Chauffeur, US Army. Donald was employed as an electrician by. Morley and Donald was listed as a son in James McKean GORDON's household on the 1920 Census at 404 Second Street, Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota. He married (Unknown Given Name) (UNKNOWN SURNAME). He resided at 572 Laurel, at Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota, circa 1962. He died on 4 Dec 1963 of carcinoma of the esophagus at Fort Snelling Hospital, South Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, at age 63. His body was interred on 6 Dec 1963 in Section E, Site 2647 at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, South Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota.

 

(1) Jeanne Elaine7 GORDON. Jeanne died at an unknown date. She married Hamel Forbes HARTINGER circa 1950.

 

(a) Deborah Ann8 HARTINGER. Deborah was born on 6 Jan 1953 at Ramsey County, Minnesota. She married Dana Bruce MARVER on 2 Feb 1974 at Ramsey County, Minnesota. Deborah was divorced from Dana Bruce MARVER on 15 Jun 1978 at Ramsey County, Minnesota. She married Gregory J. BOSS on 13 Jul 1979 at Ramsey County, Minnesota. Deborah was divorced from Gregory J. BOSS on 11 Jul 1980 at Hennepin County, Minnesota.

 

(b) Linda Jeanne8 HARTINGER. Linda was born on 12 Apr 1955 at Ramsey County, Minnesota. She married Robert A. LEE on 22 Dec 1980 at Hennepin County, Minnesota.

 

(c) Elizabeth Jane8 HARTINGER. Elizabeth was born on 31 May 1959 at Ramsey County, Minnesota. She married Robert H. BRANDTJEN on 8 Jun 1984 at Ramsey County, Minnesota.

 

1. Hamel Forbes9 HARTINGER. Hamel was born on 9 Apr 1994 at Ramsey County, Minnesota.

 

(b) Morley McKean6 GORDON. Morley was born on 20 Jul 1909 at Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota, 455835N0942145W. Morley and Donald was listed as a son in James McKean GORDON's household on the 1920 Census at 404 Second Street, Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota. Morley was employed as a clerk for ________________________________________________________________

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the State of Minnesota. Morley was listed as a son in Minnie Helen BAHR's household on the 1930 Census at Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota. The 1930 Census shows Minnie as a widow aged 55. Both she and her parents were born in Germany. He married Louise B. (UNKNOWN SURNAME). He resided at 475 Cedar Street, at Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota, on 31 May 1967. Morley died on 31 May 1967 of pneunomiacarcinoma of the lung at Saint Joseph's Hospital at Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota, at age 57.

 

Obituary in the St. Paul Pioneer Press, June 4, 1967

Gordon, Morley M., 475 Cedar Street, June 1. Services and interment were held at Oakland Cemetery, Saturday. Arrangements by Willwerscheid & Peters Mortuary.

 

His body was interred on 2 Jun 1967 in at Oakland Cemetery,, at in Blk 7A, Lot 1 Row B GR. 35, Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota.

 

(5) Thomas Campbell5 GORDON. Thomas was born on 16 Mar 1866 at Poplar House at Llangynwyd Lower, Bridgend, Glamorgan, Wales. They was listed as James GORDON's son in the 1871 census at Poplar House, Llangynwyd Lower, Bridgend, Glamorgan, Wales. They was listed as Elizabeth MCKEAN's son in the 1881 census at 2 Richmond Terrace, Cardiff St. John, Glamorgan, Wales. He immigrated in 1887 to New York, New York County, New York. Thomas applied for a marriage license to wed Mary Alice (May) STILLWELL on 17 May 1889 at Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota, 455835N0942145W. He married Mary Alice (May) STILLWELL on 17 May 1889 at Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota. Thomas was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota, 455835N0942145W. Thomas was listed as

the head of a family on the 1920 Census living at at 114 3rd Street South, Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota.

 

Thomas was employed as an the owner and auto salesman for Gordon Motor Car Company at Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota, in 1920. Thomas died on 16 Apr 1923 at home at Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota, 455835N0942145W, at age 57.

 

Obituary of Thomas C. Gordon

Little Falls Daily Transcript, Little Falls, MN, April 17, 1923

 

Little Falls Mourns Death of T.C. Gordon

Every resident of the city as well as those in other localities who knew Thomas C. Gordon will learn with sorrow and regret of his death which occured yesterday afternoon at his home here, following a year's illness.

 

Though everything known to medical science was done in his behalf, added to te loving care of his wife and two daughters, who are trained nurses, the ravages of disease could not be checked and he gradually grew weaker, finally falling into a peaceful sleep shortly after 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon from which he did not waken. he had been in fairly good health the past few months, but suddenly became weaker yesterday morning.

 

Thomas C. Gordon was a native of Wales, born in the southern portion of that country on March 16, 1866. He was the fifth of a family of nine children and received his elementary education at a private school in Wales. He came to this country when 21 years of age, landing at New York city and coming directly to Minnesota. At St. Paul he took up work with the Little Falls Water Power company. However, he remained in that city but a month, when he transferred to this city. That was in 1887 and he has since made Little Falls his home, having been prominently identified with the life of this place. For about two years after forming his connection with the company he was assistant to the engineer and also kept the books of the company. In 1889 he was made secretary-treasurer. The duties of general manager were conferred on him in 1903.

 

In 1918 Mr. Gordon disposed of his interests in the Water Power company and shortly thereafter engaged in the automobile and garage business in partnership with his two sons, Warren and harker.

 

In addition to his duties with the Little Falls Water Power company and the Gordon Motor company, Mr. Gordon also found time for taking an interest in several other business ventures. In the fall of 1888 he organized and assumed the management of the Gordon Lumber company here, which firm did a retail lumber business and Mr. Gordon continued at its head for three years after which he disposed of his interest. In 1899 he formed a corporation known as the Peoples Ice company, and he remained with that company for twelve years. In 1890 he also organized the Little Falls Building and Loan association and was made its secretary and treasurer. He continued in that connection as an officer for about three years. Mr. Gordon was also secretary of the Little Falls Milling company from 1890 to 1894 and was secretary of the Little Falls Electric company, now inactive.

 

He was instrumental in forming the Morrison County Electric Light, Heat and Power company, now out of existence, and was its secretary - treasurer. He filled the same office for the Pike Rapids Hydro-Electric company, which owned and controlled the excellent power site a few miles below the city. Mr. Gordon through his unusual ability contributed very largely to the commercial life of his chosen city and this community is much indebted to him for its advancements along many lines.

 

Thomas C. Gordon was married May 17, 1889 to Mary A. Stillwell, and four children were born to them. They are Warren, Harker, Bertha and Mercy. The two sons have been associated with their father in the motor business, Miss Bertha is a trained nurse employed at Rochester and Miss Mercy has similar employment at Milwaukee.

 

Mr. Gordon was for many years a devout member of the Episcopal church and assisted greatly in its work here. He served as alderman of the city for two years, and for 15 years or more was a member of the board of education. He served as president of that body for eight years.

 

While not directly interested in agriculture, Mr. Gordon had the best interests of the farming element at heart and was an earnest advocate of 20th century methods in that vocation. As an evidence of his sympathy with those engaged he filled the office of president of the Morrison County Agricultural society for several years.

 

Mr. Gordon held fraternal affiliations with the Masons, Elks, Maccabees and Woodmen, in the workings of all which he evinced more than a passive interest. he possessed keen foresight, good judgement and his honor and integrity were above reproach. He was one of the worthy citizens of Little Falls who was always anxious to acquire for his city all possible advantages possessed by any other and as a man of many excellent parts he was held in high esteem by all.

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In addition to his immediate family he leaves three brothers and five sisters. They are Will Gordon, British Columbia; George Gordon, Los Angeles; James Gordon, St. Paul; Mrs. Jessie Quosbarth, St. Paul; Mrs. Bertha Munson, Minneapolis; Mrs. Nora Swarbreck, MInneapolis; Mrs. Maggie Napier, St. Paul; Mrs. Elizabeth MacDonald, London England.

 

Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock at the Episcopal church, Rev. Arthur Goodger officiating. Following the service at the church the local masonic lodge will take charge and perform the services at the grave. Burial will be in Oakland cemetery. members of the masonic order will be pallbearers. They are J.K. Martin, G.W. Massey, George Peterson, N.J. Peterson, Dr. C.H. Longley and Harry Stillwell.

 

Members of the Masonic and Elks lodges will meet at their respective lodge halls shortly before time for the services and attend the church as delegations.

 

He was buried on 18 Apr 1923 at in Oakland Cemetery, Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota.

 

The following is an excerpt from the "Biography of Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Gordon given by Mrs. Gordon and taken from the "Histories of Morrison and Todd Counties" as recorded by Mrs. Minnie Cochrane for the Morrison County Historical Society - November 1937.

 

Thomas C. Gordon was born in the southern part of Wales, March 18, 1866. He was the son of James and Margaret Elizabeth Mckean Gordon. Elizabeth McKean Gordon was born in Kirkcudbright, Scotland. (Ed. note: She was actually born in Lancaster, Manchester, England) James was born in Dumfries, Scotland. (Ed. note: He was actually born in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England).

 

Although he was educated as an engineer, he devoted most of the active years of his life to agricultural work in various parts of the United Kingdom. The first harvesting machine to enter Ireland was imported from the United States by James Gordon. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church and a "man of strong individuality and marked ability."

 

Thomas C. Gordon received his elementary education in a private school in Wales. In 1887, when twenty-one years old he came to the United States, landed in New York City, then came directly to Minnesota. He first located in St. Paul and worked for the Little Falls Water Power Co. A month later he was transferred to Little Falls. For two years he was assistant to the engineer and kept the books for the company. He became Secretary Treasurer in 1889 and General Manager in 1903. 

Besides his duties with the Little Falls Water Power Co., Mr. Gordon was interested in several other business ventures. In 1888 he organized the Gordon Lumber Co. and was manager of the company for three years, then disposed of his interest. He organized the

People's Ice Co. in 1890, remaining with the Company for twelve years when he sold his interest. In 1890 he organized the Little Falls Building and Loan Association. He was Secretary Treasurer of the organization for three years. He was Secretary of the Little Falls Milling Company from 1890 to 1894, also Secretary of the Little Falls Electric and Water Power Company. Mr. Gordon organized and was Secretary Treasurer of the Morrison Electric Light, Heat and Power Company and of the Pike Rapids Hydro-Electric Company.

 

On May 17, 1889 Thomas C. Gordon married Mary A. Stilwell in Little Falls. In about 1893 Mr. Gordon built the home at 600 4th. St. S.W. where he lived until he died. He also owned a summer home at Birch Lake.

 

Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Gordon had four children: Warren McKean Gordon, James Harker Gordon, Bertha Gordon, and Mercy Gordon.

 

Thomas C. Gordon was a Republican. He was much interested in civic affairs. He was alderman for two years, president of the Agricultural Society, member of the school board from 1904 to 1930 when he resigned. During that time he was President of the Board from 1910 to 1920. He took an active part in affairs of the Civic League, being especially interested in the Playground project sponsored by the League just before the World War. Summer playgrounds for the children with two part time paid directors were established. The work was given up when the United States entered the war. Petrus Liljedahl, the Athletic Director for the movement, went overseas and was killed.

 

In summing up his character, the "History of Morrison and Todd Counties", published in 1915, said of him: "Mr. Gordon is a good representative of a virile type of manhood - the men who do things, and these men become natural leaders in any community where this lot is cast. Mr. Gordon possesses keen foresight, good judgement, and his honor and integrity are above reproach. He is one of the citizens of Little Falls who are always anxious to acquire for their city all possible advantages possessed by any other and is held in high esteem by all."

 

In 1918 Mr. Gordon disposed of his interest in the Water Power Co. Soon after that, in partnership with his sons, Warren and Harker, he organized the Gordon Motor Co. This company built at 117 S.E. 1st St., a building to be used as sales room with garage in the rear, and took the agency for Chevrolet cars. After the death of Mr. Gordon, the company sold both building and the business.

 

Mr. and Mrs. Gordon were active members in the Episcopal Church. Mr. Gordon was for many years an officer. He was also a member of the committee which had charge of the building of the present church completed in 1900 and donated the chancel window, the subject of which is "Resurrection Morn".

 

Thomas Campbell Gordon died April 17, 1923. The following is taken from the editorial column of the Little Falls Transcript" of that date: "In the passing of Thomas Campbell Gordon, Little Falls suffers a distinct loss. He was one of her foremost citizens, a manly man - one whose energy and business sagacity were ever in waiting to do whatever task he might be called upon to do. His was an exemplary life, above reproach. While Mr. Gordon gave a greater share of his time and talents to public affairs than the ordinary man, yet domestic life was the paramount factor of his life. He loved his home folks and in turn was loved by them. They have the heartfelt sympathy in the community in which he so long served and the lasting knowledge that this city is a better one for his having lived in it."

 

After the death of her husband, Mrs. Gordon sold both the home and the lake property. Since then she has spent the greater part of each year with her daughters, although she still calls Little Falls home. She usually comes back twice a year. The first eight years after she left here she spent in Minneapolis. Since then she has been with Miss Bertha Gordon in Chicago. They reside at 915 East 56th Street, Chicago.

 

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Newspaper article about T.C. Gordon

Little Falls Transcript, Little Falls, MN., January 9, 1911

Chef Gordon in Action

 

Beginning with this evening and for several days if T.C. Gordon cannot be found in his office during regular business hours, he can be reached by phone at his residence, where he plans on doing the "chief cook" act with the electric range now being installed. The result of Mr. Gordon's experiment will be watched with interest as several are planning on installing electric ranges in the near future. The electric range is not on;y a convenience, but an economizer in fuel as shown by its use in other places and will duplicate its usefulness here.

 

(a) Warren McKean (Blackie)6 GORDON Sr. Warren was born on 6 Jun 1890 at Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota, 455835N0942145W. Warren and James was listed as a son in Thomas Campbell GORDON's household on the 1900 Census at Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota, 455835N0942145W. He married Georgianna ST. MARTIN on 22 Oct 1914 at Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota. Warren McKean (Buzz) GORDON Jr was named after Warren on 1 Jul 1919 at Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota, 455835N0942145W. Warren was employed as a electrician for Gordon Electric at Little Falls, Morrison County,

Minnesota, 455835N0942145W. Warren was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota, 455835N0942145W. He was listed as age 29/male. Warren was employed as an auto salesman for Gordon Motor Car Company at Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota, 455835N0942145W, in 1920. Warren was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota, 455835N0942145W. He was employed as according to the 1930 U.S. Census, an automobile salesman in 1930 at 600 Fourth Street, Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota. Warren was employed as the parts manager for the

Ford dealership at Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota, 455835N0942145W, circa 1936.

 

Obituary of Warren M. Gordon Sr.

Little Falls Transcript, Little Falls, MN, September 21, 1959

Warren M. Gordon, Sr.

 

Warren M. Gordon, Sr., 69, 201 Fourth St. S.E., died early today in St. Gabriel's hospital. A lifelong resident of Little Falls, he had been employed by the Ford agency for the past 23 years.

 

He is survived by his wife, the former Georgianna St. Martin, three sons and two daughters; Thomas, and Mrs. Claude Morris (Joan), Minneapolis; Warren, Jr., Gary and Mrs. C.H. Rausch (Patricia), Little Falls. A brother Harker, lives in Pittsburgh, Pa., and there are two sisters, Bertha Gordon, Cincinnati, Ohio, and Mercy Gordon, St. Paul. There are ten grandchildren.

 

Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Wednesday in St. Mary's church, the Rt. Rev. Msgr. T Leo Keaveny officiating. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. Friends may call in the Simonet Funeral home, visitation to start Tuesday afternoon. The rosary will be prayed there at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.

 

Warren died on 21 Sep 1959 at Saint Gabriel's Hospital, at Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota, 455801N0942145W, at age 69. His body was interred on 24 Sep 1959 in at in Calvary Cemetery, Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota, 455926N0942041W.

 

(1) Thomas Campbell7 GORDON Sr. Thomas was born on 3 May 1916 at Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota, 455835N0942145W. He was christened on 25 Jun 1916, at Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota. Warren and Thomas was listed as a son in Warren McKean (Blackie) GORDON Sr's household on the 1920 Census at Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota, 455835N0942145W. Thomas was listed as a son in an unknown person 's household on the 1930 Census at Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota, 455835N0942145W. Thomas and Warren was listed as a son in Warren McKean (Blackie) GORDON Sr's household on the 1930 Census at Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota, 455835N0942145W. He married Margaret Bock AHRNE on 30 Oct 1938 at Iowa. Thomas was employed as a salesman at Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota. Thomas died 18 Jul 1998 at Fairview Southdale Hospital, Edina, Hennepin County, Minnesota, at age 82. His funeral was held on 22 Jul 1998 at Saint Patrick's Catholic Church, Edina, Hennepin County, Minnesota. He was buried on 22 Jul 1998 at in Calvary Cemetery, Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota, 455926N0942041W.

 

(a) Thomas Campbell8 GORDON Jr. Thomas was born on 30 Apr 1939 at Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota. He was christened in Nov 1939, at Holy Name Catholic Church, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota. He married Linda CHRISTE on 1 May 1978 at Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois. Thomas was divorced from Linda CHRISTE. He resided, at Bolingbrook, Will County, Illinois.

 

(2) Warren McKean (Buzz)7 GORDON Jr. Warren was born on 1 Jul 1919 at Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota, 455835N0942145W. He was christened at Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church, on 3 Aug 1919, at Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota. Warren and Thomas was listed as a son in Warren McKean (Blackie) GORDON Sr's household on the 1920 Census at Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota, 455835N0942145W. Thomas and Warren was listed as a son in Warren McKean (Blackie) GORDON Sr's household on the 1930 Census at Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota, 455835N0942145W. He was mlt

induction on 10 Feb 1941 at Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota, 455835N0942145W. Warren was employed as a chief stock controller for the US Property and Fiscal Office at at Camp Ripley, Morrison County, Minnesota, 460442N0942056W, from 1946 to 1978. Warren applied for a marriage license to wed Patricia Mary DURRENBERGER on 2 Aug 1946 at Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota, 455835N0942145W. He married Patricia Mary DURRENBERGER on 14 Aug 1946 at Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church at Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota. Warren McKean Patrick (Sandy) GORDON III was named after Warren on

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17 Jun 1947 at Saint Gabriel's Hospital, Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota, 455801N0942145W. Warren was present at Warren McKean Patrick (Sandy) GORDON III'S christening on 29 Jun 1947 at Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota. He and Patricia Mary DURRENBERGER lived from 1952 to 1978 at at 114 S.E. 8th Street, Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota. Warren, as Warren McKean Patrick (Sandy) GORDON III's father, was present at his confirmation on 19 Apr 1959 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota, 455823N0942130W. Warren died of a subarachnoid hemorrhage, on 27 Mar 1980 at the home of Michael Morris, his nephew, at Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, at age 60.

 

Obituary of Warren M. Gordon Jr.

Little Falls Transcript, Little Falls, MN, March 28, 1980

 

WARREN M. "BUZZ" GORDON

Warren M. "Buzz" Gordon, 60, of 615 N.E. 11th St., Little Falls, died Thursday evening in Minneapolis.

 

Funeral services will be Monday at 1 P.M. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Little Falls. The services will be concelebrated. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.

 

Visitation in the Simonet Funeral Home in Little Falls will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday and also on Monday prior to services. The parish Prayer Service will be recited at 8 p.m. and the Christian Mother Prayer Service will be at 7:30 p.m.

 

Mr. Gordon was born July 1, 1919 in Little Falls, sons of Warren M. and Georgiana Gordon Sr. He lived in Little Falls all of his life. He was a retired chief stock controller at Camp Ripley. He married Patricia Durenberger August 14, 1946 at St. Francis Xavier Church in Little Falls.

 

Mr. Gordon was a World War II and Korean Veteran, a member of the executive board of Boy Scouts of America, and past president of Community Corrections. He was a member of Exchange Club, and a member of the Board of Housing and Urban Development. He was a past member of Knights of Columbus, Kiwanis, and an usher and lector at St. Mary's Church.

 

Survivors include his wife, Patricia, sons Warren III (Sandy) of Anchorage, James of Tampa; daughters Suzanne McCollough, Tampa, Mrs. Steve (Nancy) Grams, Grand Island, Neb.; brother Thomas C., Bedford, N.H., sisters Joan Morris, Ceour-D-Alene, Idaho, Patricia Rausch, Little Falls, and mother Mrs. W.M. Georgiana Gordon of Little Falls. He is also survived by three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father and a sister, Rochelle.

 

He was buried on 31 Mar 1980 at in Lot 256, Calvary Cemetery, Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota, 455926N0942041W.

 

Biography

 

Warren McKean "Buzz" Gordon Jr. was born July 1, 1919 in Little Falls, Morrison Co, Minnesota. He was the second of five children of Warren McKean Gordon Sr. and Georgiana St. Martin.

 

As a child, approximately 1930, the family moved to St. Paul, Minnesota where he attended Creighton High School for a short time. The family returned to Little Falls where Buzz attended Little Falls High School where he graduated in 1937.

 

After high school he joined the Minnesota National Guard and served his basic training at Camp Lejune, LA. He was assigned to active duty at the start of World War II, 1942 and served in the European campaign. He served with the 5th Army in North Africa, Italy, France and England. He received a Purple Heart for wounds received in Italy. An article in the Little Falls newspaper read:

Sgt Warren Gordon Gets Purple Heart

 

Wounded in action in Italy January 3, Sgt Warren (Buzz) Gordon, son of Mr. And Mrs. W.M. Gordon, has received the Purple Heart award.

 

Warren received leg wounds when his outfit was bombed by about 25 German airmen. At the same time he was injured, one of his close friends, who was standing next to him was killed. It was the same bombing in which Sgt. John Patyk and Ronald DelaHunt were injured.

 

Buzz was released from active duty in 1945 and he returned to Little Falls. In 1945 he moved to Chicago to attend a school of optometry in order to pursue a career in that field. For personal reasons he dropped out of school and returned to Little Falls, Minnesota to live. It was there that he met his future wife, Patricia Mary Durrenberger originally from Perham, Minnesota. They were married at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Little Falls in August 14, 1946. Buzz and Pat had four children, all born in Little Falls. They were Warren McKean Patrick "Sandy" Gordon III (June 17, 1947), Suzanne Marie Gordon (January 10, 1950), Nancy Ann Gordon (August 20, 1954), and James Patrick Gordon (December 8, 1956).

 

In 1946 Buzz took civilian employment as a warehouse supervisor with the Minnesota National Guard at Camp Ripley, Minnesota, just 7 miles north of Little Falls. At the same time, he opened a tavern called the 34th Club on Highway 371 just north of Little Falls. He was a partner in this venture with Bill "Sonny" Arndt. They operated the tavern for about 18 months until it went out of business.

 

In 1950 he was called back to active duty because of the Korean Conflict. Due to ulcers and stomach disorders he suffered as a result of his service during World War II, he was assigned to Camp McCoy,

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Wisconsin where he served for approximately 1-½ years until being discharged for his recurring medical problems. During his absence, Patricia and children, Sandy and Suzanne lived in an apartment above the American Legion club near the Northeast corner of First Street and Broadway in Little Falls. In June 1952 the family moved to a small, two-story, 3 bedroom home at 114 SE 8th Street where they lived for approximately 25 years and raised a family of four children.

 

During the late 1950's and 1960's, Buzz became involved as a volunteer with the Boy Scouts of America. In appreciation for his outstanding efforts, he received many awards including the Silver Beaver Award. In addition, he served as the President of the Central Minnesota Council.

 

In 197x Buzz received a disability retirement from his position as Chief Stock Controller at Camp Ripley due to his recurring stomach problems related to his service during World War II. In 197x, Buzz and Pat sold their family home and moved to an apartment about a mile from their former home. This is where they lived until his untimely passing in 1980.

 

At the age of 60, Warren died in his sleep on March 27, 1980 at the home of his nephew, Michael Morris, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He had traveled to Minneapolis to attend a doctor's appointment and was staying with his nephew for the evening. The cause of his death was listed on his death certificate as a subarachnoid hemorrhage.

 

Among other accomplishments, his obituary in the Little Falls newspaper said "Mr. Gordon was a World War II and Korean Veteran, a member of the executive board of Boy Scouts of America, and past president of Community Corrections. He was a member of Exchange Club, and a member of the Board of Housing and Urban Development. He was a past member of Knights of Columbus, Kiwanis, and an usher and lector at St. Mary's Church".

 

He was buried on March 31, 1980 at Calvary Cemetery in Little Falls with funeral services at the St. Mary's Catholic Church.

 

(a) Warren McKean Patrick (Sandy)8 GORDON III. Warren was born on 17 Jun 1947 at Saint Gabriel's Hospital at Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota, 455801N0942145W. He was born at 7:49 A.M. and weighted 7 pounds 10 ounces. He was twenty and a half inches long with red hair and blue eyes. The doctor at his birth was Dr. Johnson. He was christened at Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church, on 29 Jun 1947, at Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota. He lived from 1952 to 1965 at 114 S.E. 8th Street, Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota, 455826N9430000W. Warren received first communion at at St. Mary's Catholic Church at Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota, 455823N0942130W, on 9 May 1954. Warren was confirmed at age 11, on 19 Apr 1959 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota, 455823N0942130W. Sandy graduated from Little Falls Senior High School with a High School Diploma at Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota, 455835N0942145W, on 27 May 1965. Warren then graduated from Califonia State University at Northridge, Los Angeles County, California, with a Bachelor of Science-Finance, on 5 Jun 1970. He married Margaret Corrine BRACKEN on 6 Nov 1971 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church at Northridge, Los Angeles County, California. Warren was divorced from Margaret Corrine BRACKEN on 19 Jan 1983 at Anchorage, Alaska, 611305N1495401W. He became engaged to Susan Kae FISHER on 14 Feb 1992 at the Four Seasons Hotel at Vancouver, New Westminster District, British Columbia, Canada, 491500N1230700W. He married Susan Kae FISHER on 12 Jul 1992 at Tibbets Creek Manor, Issaquah, King County, Washington. He and Susan Kae FISHER honeymooned at Gatehouse of Fleet, Girthon Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, 545250N0041113W, on 13 Jul 1992.

 

(1) Rachel Gwynne9 GORDON. Rachel was born on 26 Apr 1976 at Providence Hospital at Anchorage, Alaska, 611122N1494907W. She resided at Tom White Circle, at Anchorage, Alaska, between 1983 and 1989. She resided at 52 Abbott Street, Invercargill, South Island, New Zealand, between Dec 1988 and May 1989. She resided at 4651 175th Avenue SE, at Bellevue, King County, Washington, between Jun 1992 and Nov 1996. She was a bridesmaid at Susan Kae FISHER and Warren McKean Patrick (Sandy) GORDON III's wedding on 12 Jul 1992 at Tibbets Creek Manor, Issaquah, King County, Washington. She graduated from Issaquah High School at Issaquah High School, Issaquah, King County, Washington, with a High School Diploma in Jun 1995. She resided, at

Bellevue, King County, Washington, on 1 Jan 1997. Rachel graduated as a Veterinary Assistant from PIMA Medical Institute at Seattle, King County, Washington, on 14 Nov 1997. She was employed as a clerk by Farmers Inssurance in Nov 1998 at Kirkland, King County, Washington.

 

(2) Darren McKean9 GORDON. Darren was born on 31 Dec 1979 at Providence Hospital, Anchorage, Alaska, 611122N1494907W. He lived from 1979 to 1989 at Anchorage, Alaska, 611305N1495401W. He lived from 1989 to 1992 at Walnut Creek, Contra Costa County, California. He resided at 4651 175th Avenue SE, Bellevue, King County, Washington, from Jun 1992 to Oct 2000. He was an usher at Susan Kae FISHER and Warren McKean Patrick (Sandy) GORDON III's wedding on 12 Jul 1992 at Tibbets Creek Manor, Issaquah, King County, Washington. He graduated from Issaquah High School at Issaquah High School, Issaquah, King County, Washington, with a High School Diploma on 15 Jun 1998. He married Lara SCHNEIDER on 13 Jun 2008 at King County Court House, Seattle, King County, Washington. Darren and Lara celebrated their wedding with friends and family on 19 Jul 2008 at Randy's Barn, Issaquah, King County, Washington.

 

(b) Suzanne Marie8 GORDON. Suzanne was born on 10 Jan 1950 at Saint Gabriel's Hospital at Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota, 455801N0942145W. She was christened on 15 Jan 1950, at St.

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Mary's Catholic Church at Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota, 455823N0942130W. Suzanne applied for a marriage license to wed William Andrew MCCOLLOUGH on 5 Jun 1970 at Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota, 455835N0942145W. She married William Andrew MCCOLLOUGH on 12 Jun 1970 at St. Mary's Catholic Church at Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota, 455823N0942130W. Suzanne was employed as a registered nurse at Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida, circa 1972. The marriage of she and William Andrew MCCOLLOUGH was annulled circa 1972 at Minnesota. She resided, at Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida. She married Tim Fred SEEHAUSEN on 12 Nov 1992 at Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida.

 

(c) Nancy Ann8 GORDON. Nancy was born on 20 Aug 1954 at Saint Gabriel's Hospital at Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota, 455801N0942145W. She was christened on 29 Aug 1954, at St. Mary's Catholic Church at Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota, 455823N0942130W. She became engaged to Steven Robert GRAMS on 25 Dec 1971 at Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota, 455835N0942145W.

 

She graduated from Saint Francis High School at Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota, 455835N0942145W, with a High School Diploma in Jun 1972. Nancy applied for a marriage license to wed Steven Robert GRAMS on 22 Nov 1972 at Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota, 455835N0942145W. She married Steven Robert GRAMS on 2 Dec 1972 at St. Mary's Catholic Church,

Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota, 455823N0942130W. Nancy was divorced from Steven Robert GRAMS circa 1992 at Appleton, Outagamie County, Wisconsin. She married Joseph Carl SMITH on 6 Aug 1995 at Saint Mark's Episcopal Church, Waupaca, Waupaca County, Wisconsin. She and Joseph Carl SMITH were divorced in Jul 2003 at Green Lake, Green Lake County, Wisconsin. She married William BRENNAN on 30 Apr 2007 at Appleton, Outagamie County, Wisconsin.

 

(1) Melissa Rae9 GRAMS. Melissa was born at Saint Gabriel's Hospital on on 24 May 1976 at Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota, 455801N0942145W. She was christened on 26 Jun 1976, at Northfield, Rice County, Minnesota. She graduated from Appleton West High School at Appleton, Outagamie County, Wisconsin, with a High School Diploma in Jun 1994. She married Daniel Earle FOX on 13 Aug 2002 at Casa Del Rey Moro Gardens, Balboa Park, San Diego, San Diego County, California. She and Daniel Earle FOX were divorced in 2003. She married Michael Robert NOWACKI on 28 Oct 2004.

 

(a) Lucas Stephen10 NOWACKI. Lucas was born in 2006 at Appleton, Outagamie County, Wisconsin.

 

(2) Amanda Louise9 GRAMS. Amanda was born at Saint Francis Hospital on on 31 Mar 1983 at Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska. She was christened at Saint Leo's Catholic Church circa Apr 1983, at Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska. She married Robert Adolph PATOKA III on 17 Jul 2004 at Paine Art Center and Gardens, Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

 

(3) Stephanie Nicolle9 GRAMS. Stephanie was born at Saint Francis Hospital on on 24 Aug 1984 at Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska. She was christened at Saint Leo's Catholic Church in Sep 1984, at Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska. She was graduated on 24 May 2002 at Weyauwega-Fremont High School, Fremont, Waupaca County, Wisconsin, with a <high school diploma. She married Zakary Earl SUTTER on 21 Jun 2008 at Menasha, Wisconsin.

 

(d) James Patrick8 GORDON. James was born on 8 Dec 1956 at Saint Gabriel's Hospital at Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota, 455801N0942145W. He was christened on 23 Dec 1956, at St. Mary's Catholic Church at Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota, 455823N0942130W. James was employed as a cabinet maker at Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida.

 

(3) Rochelle (Rachel) Mary7 GORDON. Rochelle was born on 23 May 1921 at Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota, 455835N0942145W. She was christened on 19 Jun 1921, at at Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church, at Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota. Rochelle died of peritonitis at Saint Gabriel's Hospital, on 23 Dec 1921 at Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota, 455801N0942145W, at age at an unknown age.

 

Obituary of Rochelle Mary Gordon

Little Falls Transcript, Little Falls, MN, December 24, 1921

 

Died Rochelle Mary Gordon, the seven-months-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Warren Gordon, died at 11:20 last night at St. Gabriel's hospital as the result of peritonitis, after an illness of about three days. An operation was performed yesterday in efforts to save the little one's life, but it was futile.

 

The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon from the St, Francis Xavier church, Ren. Arthur Lamothe officiating. Internment will be Calvary cemetery.

 

She was buried on 25 Dec 1921 at in Calvary Cemetery, Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota, 455926N0942041W.

 

(4) JoAnn (Joan) Marie7 GORDON. JoAnn was born on 22 Sep 1926 at Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota, 455835N0942145W. She was christened on 24 Oct 1926, at Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church, at Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota, 455835N0942145W. JoAnn and Patricia was listed as a daughter in Warren McKean (Blackie) GORDON Sr's household on the 1930 Census at Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota, 455835N0942145W. She graduated with a High School Diploma from Saint Francis High School at Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota, 455835N0942145W, in 1945. She married Claude Wessel MORRIS circa 1946. She was a bridesmaid at Patricia Mary GORDON and Cyriacus (Cyri) Henry RAUSCH's

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wedding on 2 Sep 1952 at Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota. JoAnn died 27 Jul 1999 at American Falls, Power County, Idaho, at age 72. She was cremated on 31 Jul 1999 at American Falls, Power County, Idaho. Her funeral was held on 14 Aug 1999 at Saint Mary's Catholic Church at Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota, 455835N0942145W. She was buried on 14 Aug 1999 at in Calvary Cemetery, Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota, 455926N0942041W.

 

(a) Patrick John8 MORRIS. Patrick was born on 14 Apr 1947 at Bemidji, Beltrami County, Minnesota. He married Teresita O. (UNKNOWN SURNAME) circa 1971. Patrick was divorced from Teresita O. (UNKNOWN SURNAME) on 3 May 1973 at Dakota County, Minnesota. He married Marlene L. LINDBOM on 8 Sep 1973 at Ramsey County, Minnesota. He married Sandra K. DEAN on 20 Feb 1976 at Hennepin County, Minnesota. He married Mitra MORVARI on 12 May 1979 at Hennepin County, Minnesota. He

resided, at Belton, Cass County, Missouri. He married Margaret Elizabeth PINK on 7 Aug 1982 at Belton, Cass County, Missouri. Patrick was divorced from Mitra MORVARI on 31 Jan 1983 at Dakota County, Minnesota. Patrick was employed as a computer analyst circa 1990. Patrick was divorced from Margaret Elizabeth PINK circa 1997 at Belton, Cass County, Missouri.

 

(b) Michael Claude8 MORRIS. Michael was born on 9 Feb 1949 at Saint Gabriel's Hospital, Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota, 455801N0942145W. He was christened in 1949, at Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota. He married Karen Jean BERHOW Michlitsch on 21 Jan 1982 at Church of Joy, Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona. He resided, at Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona, 332654N1120424W, circa 1982. Michael was divorced from Karen Jean BERHOW Michlitsch in Dec 1988 at Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona, 332654N1120424W.

 

(1) Adam Michael9 MORRIS. Adam was born on 30 May 1986 at Good Samaritan Hosp-Thunderbird, Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona. He resided, at Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona, 332654N1120424W. He was christened in Jun 1987, at Church of Joy, Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona.

 

(c) Carolyn Marie8 MORRIS. Carolyn was born on 6 Sep 1950 at Bemidji, Beltrami County, Minnesota. She became engaged to Steven Richard SETZLER on 29 Apr 1972 at Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minnesota. She married Steven Richard SETZLER on 14 Apr 1973 at Saint John's Abbey Parish, Collegeville, Stearns County, Minnesota. She resided, at Apple Valley, Dakota County, Minnesota.

 

(1) Daniel Steven9 SETZLER. Daniel was born on 13 Feb 1977 at Fairview Southdale Hospital, Edina, Hennepin County, Minnesota.

 

(2) David Richard9 SETZLER. David was born on 5 Dec 1980 at Fairview Southdale Hospital, Edina, Hennepin County, Minnesota.

 

(d) Kathryn Mary8 MORRIS. Kathryn was born on 25 Apr 1952 at Bemidji, Beltrami County, Minnesota. She married Rolf Vaughan STENSRUD on 29 Feb 1976 at Spokane, Spokane County, Washington. Kathryn was divorced from Rolf Vaughan STENSRUD in 1989 at Spokane, Spokane County, Washington. She resided, at Spokane, Spokane County, Washington.

 

(1) Asta Marie9 STENSRUD. Asta was born on 5 May 1981 at Spokane, Spokane County, Washington. She resided, at Spokane, Spokane County, Washington.

 

(e) Claudia Ann8 MORRIS. Claudia was born on 20 Jun 1957 at Hennepin County, Minnesota. She married Richard Allen BRULOTTE on 8 Aug 1981 at Saint Thomas Church, Coeur d'Alene, Kootenai County, Idaho. She resided at 827 Eisenhower, at American Falls, Power County, Idaho, in 1999.

 

(1) Anthony9 BRULOTTE. Anthony was born in 1984.

 

(2) Marissa9 BRULOTTE. Marissa was born on 21 May 1987.

 

(f) Gordon Anthony8 MORRIS. Gordon was born on 6 Sep 1964 at Edina, Hennepin County, Minnesota. He was christened in 1964, at Our Lady of Grace, Edina, Hennepin County, Minnesota. He married Margaret Elizabeth SPARNICHT on 11 Aug 1989 at Olalta, Kansas. He resided, at Lenora, Norton County, Kansas.

 

(1) Sydney Elizabeth9 MORRIS. Sydney was born on 26 Feb 1991 at Shawnee, Johnson County, Kansas.

 

(5) Patricia Mary7 GORDON. Patricia was born on 6 Feb 1929 at Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota, 455835N0942145W. She was christened on 14 Apr 1929, at Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota. JoAnn and Patricia was listed as a daughter in Warren McKean (Blackie) GORDON Sr's household on the 1930 Census at Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota, 455835N0942145W. Patricia became Warren McKean Patrick (Sandy) GORDON III's godmother at Warren

McKean Patrick (Sandy) GORDON IIIs christening on 29 Jun 1947 at Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota. Patricia applied for a marriage license to wed Cyriacus (Cyri) Henry RAUSCH on 25 Aug 1952 at Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota, 455835N0942145W. She married Cyriacus (Cyri) Henry RAUSCH on 2 Sep 1952 at Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota. Patricia was employed as a medical assistant for the Little Falls Clinic at Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota, 455835N0942145W, from 1953 to 1998. She resided at 1503 Riverview, Little

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Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota, 455954N0942112W, from 1957 to 2004. Patricia filed for divorce from Cyriacus (Cyri) Henry RAUSCH in 1969 at Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota, 455835N0942145W. She married Robert Harry SCHROEDER on 3 Jan 1997 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota, 455823N0942130W.

 

(b) James Harker6 GORDON. James was born on 1 Mar 1892 at Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota, 455835N0942145W. Warren and James was listed as a son in Thomas Campbell GORDON's household on the 1900 Census at Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota, 455835N0942145W. He married Bertha P. FRITZ in Aug 1919 at Wilkinsburg, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. Thomas was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census living at at 114 3rd Street South, Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota. James was as an owner and auto salesman for Gordon Motor Company at Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota, 455835N0942145W, in 1920. He was census 1930 on 17 Apr 1930 at Wilkinsburg, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. James died in Mar 1972 at Wilkinsburg, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, at age at an unknown age. His body was interred circa 1972 at Wilkinsburg, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.

 

James H. graduated from the Little Falls High School. He attended the University of Minnesota, graduated from Carnegie Tech in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. During World War II he was overseas about nine months. He was employed in the advertising department of the Westinghouse Company.

 

(1) James Harker7 GORDON Jr. James was born on 30 Oct 1922 at Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota, 455835N0942145W. He was census 1930 on 17 Apr 1930 at Wilkinsburg, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. James died 14 Oct 1937 at Wilkinsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, at age 14.

 

Obituary of James Harker Gordon

 

Little Falls Transcript, Little Falls, MN, October 15, 1937

 

Mr. and Mrs. W.M. Gordon have received word of the death of their nephew, James Harker Gordon, which occured yesterday at Wilkinsburg, Pa. He was about 16 years of age. James was the only child of Mr. and Mrs. Harker Gordon, former Little Falls residents. He suffered an attack of sleeping sickness several years ago and had never fully regained his health.

 

(c) Bertha Nancy6 GORDON. Bertha was born on 19 Nov 1893 at Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota, 455835N0942145W. Bertha was listed as a daughter in Thomas Campbell GORDON's household on the 1900 Census at Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota, 455835N0942145W. Bertha was employed as a registered nurse for in at Dunham Hospital, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio. Bertha never married. Bertha died on 12 Jan 1987 at at Hopkins Health Care, Hopkins, Hennepin County, Minnesota, at age 93. Her body was interred in Jan 1987 in at in Oakland Cemetery, Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota.

 

(d) Mercy Whipple6 GORDON. Mercy was born on 20 Oct 1895 at Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota, 455835N0942145W. Bertha and Mercy was listed as a daughter in Thomas Campbell GORDON's household on the 1900 Census at Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota, 455835N0942145W. Mercy was employed as a registered nurse at Wilder Day Care, Hopkins, Hennepin County, Minnesota, circa 1950. Mercy died on 17 Sep 1987 at Hopkins Health Care, Hopkins, Hennepin County, Minnesota, at age 91. She never married. Her body was interred in Sep 1987 in in Oakland Cemetery, Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota.

 

(6) Maggie Wallace McKean5 GORDON. Maggie was born on 27 Jan 1868 at Llangynwyd Lower, Bridgend, Glamorgan, Wales. They was listed as James GORDON's daughter in the 1871 census at Poplar House, Llangynwyd Lower, Bridgend, Glamorgan, Wales. They was listed as Elizabeth MCKEAN's daughter in the 1881 census at 2 Richmond Terrace, Cardiff St. John, Glamorgan, Wales. Maggie immigrated to at Minnesota circa 1888. She married George Dudley NAPIER circa 1890. Maggie was employed as a homemaker at Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota, circa 1890. She was listed as a resident in the census report on 1 Jun 1900 at Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota. Maggie was listed as George Dudley NAPIER's wife on the 1920 Census at Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota. Maggie was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Saint Paul, Ramsey County,

Minnesota. She resided at 657 Grand Avenue, at Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota, on 25 Feb 1961. Maggie died on 25 Feb 1961 of pneumonia at at Bethesda Hospital, Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota, at age 93. She was buried on 27 Feb 1961 at in Blk 102, Lot 212 S 5.0 W 1.5, Oakland Cemetery, Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota.

 

(a) Gerald G.6 NAPIER. Gerald was born on 4 Feb 1891 at Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota. He was

listed as a resident in the 1900 U.S. Federal Census - T1053-115 at Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota.

Gerald was employed as a rural sales engineer for Northern States Power Co at Saint Paul, Ramsey County,

Minnesota, circa 1910. He married Eva A. BRANDENBORG circa 1910. Gerald was listed as the head of a family

on the 1920 Census living at 989 Burr Street at Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota. He resided at 145 South

Chatsworth, at Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota, on 13 Sep 1935. Gerald died on 13 Sep 1935 of cerebro

spinal hemorrhage at at Saint Joseph's Hospital, Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota, at age 44. His body was

interred on 16 Sep 1935 at Oakland Cemetery, Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota.

 

(1) Margaret A.7 NAPIER. Margaret was born circa 1922 at Minnesota.

(2) Ruth G.7 NAPIER. Ruth was born circa 1927.

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(b) Donald D.6 NAPIER. Donald was born on 17 Feb 1895 at Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota. He was

listed as a resident in the 1990 U.S. Federal Census - T1053-115 at Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota. He

married Florence H. HOLM. Donald was employed as a appliance salesman. Donald was listed as the head of a

family on the 1930 Census at Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota. He resided at 1312 Highland Parkway, at

Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota, on 27 Dec 1970. Donald died on 27 Dec 1970 of coronary thrombosis at

at 1312 Highland Parkway at Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota, at age 75.

 

Obituary in the Saint Paul Pioneer Press, Tuesday, December 29, 1970

Napier, Donald D., 1312 Highland Parkway. December 27, 1970, Husband of Florence H., Father of Donald D.

Jr., Richmond, TX, 7 grandchildren. Brother of Colin C. and Margaret M. Napier both of Saint Paul. Services at

St. John the Evangelist Episcopal Church, Portland and Kent, 10:30 AM, Wednesday. Interment Roselawn

Cemetery. Visitation at the Willwerscheid & Peters Mortuary, 1167 Grand at Dunlap, 4 to 8 pm Tuesday. He was

buried on 30 Dec 1970 at Roselawn Cemetery, Roseville, Ramsey County, Minnesota.

 

(1) Donald Dudley7 NAPIER Jr married Anne (UNKNOWN SURNAME). Donald was born on 6 Jan 1921 at

Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota. Donald and William was listed as a son in Donald D. NAPIER's

household on the 1930 Census at Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota. He resided, at Richmond, Fort

Bend County, Texas, circa 1970. Donald was divorced from Mary Ann PROWELL on 9 Jun 1972 at Fort Bend

County, Texas. Donald was divorced from Anne (UNKNOWN SURNAME) on 24 Jul 1973 at Fort Bend

County, Texas. He married Mary Ann PROWELL on 10 Nov 1973 at Fort Bend County, Texas. He married

June GOEN on 2 Oct 1982 at Fort Bend County, Texas. Donald died 27 Dec 1992 at Houston, Harris County,

Texas, at age 71.

 

(a) Mary Pryor8 NAPIER. Mary was born on 16 Jul 1951 at Harris County, Texas.

 

(b) Donald Dudley8 NAPIER III married Margaret Peak JACKSON. Donald was born on 19 May 1953 at

Harris County, Texas. He lived between 1997 and 2007 at Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee.

 

(1) Elizabeth McAllister9 NAPIER. Elizabeth was born on 26 Sep 1986 at Harris County, Texas.

 

(c) Margaret Prowell8 NAPIER. Margaret was born on 19 Jan 1955 at Harris County, Texas.

 

(2) William F.7 NAPIER. William was born on 23 Sep 1924 at Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota.

Donald and William was listed as a son in Donald D. NAPIER's household on the 1930 Census at Saint Paul,

Ramsey County, Minnesota. William died 28 Nov 1957 at Ramsey County, Minnesota, at age 33.

 

(c) Colin C.6 NAPIER. Colin was born on 4 Nov 1896 at Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota. He was listed

as a resident in the 1900 U.S. Federal Census - T1053-115 at Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota. Colin was

employed as a major appliance salesman. Colin was listed as a son in George Dudley NAPIER's household on

the 1920 Census at Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota. He married Grace (UNKNOWN SURNAME) circa

1926. Colin was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois. Colin died

on 9 May 1986 of pulmonary failure at at Saint Paul Church Home at Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota, at

age 89. He resided at 1200 Grand Avenue, at Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota, on 9 May 1986.

 

Obituary in the Saint Paul Pioneer Press Dispatch dated Monday, May 12, 1986

Napier, Colin C, age 89, of St. Paul, Father of Zuane Hook, Marietta, GA. Also three grandsons, & one greatgrandchild.

Brother of Margaret Napier, Mpls. Services at Willwerscheid & Peters Mortuary, 1167 Grand Ave.,

Tuesday 1 PM. Interment National. Visitation 5 to 7 pm Monday. He was buried on 13 May 1986 at Fort Snelling

National Cemetery, South Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota. His funeral was held on 13 May 1986 at

Willwerscheid & Peters Mortuary, Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota.

 

(1) Zuane7 NAPIER. Zuane was born circa 1929 at Illinois. Zuane was listed as a daughter in Colin C.

NAPIER's household on the 1930 Census at Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois. She resided, at Marietta, Cobb

County, Georgia, circa 1986.

 

(d) Margaret N.6 NAPIER. Margaret was born on 14 Sep 1899 at Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota. She

was listed as a resident in the 1900 U.S. Federal Census - T1053-115 at Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota.

Margaret was listed as a daughter in George Dudley NAPIER's household on the 1920 Census at Saint Paul,

Ramsey County, Minnesota. Margaret was employed as a cashier for Northern States Power Co at Saint Paul,

Ramsey County, Minnesota. Margaret was listed as a daughter in Maggie Wallace McKean GORDON's

household on the 1930 Census at Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota. Margaret died on 18 Sep 1988 of

natural causes at at Ebenezer Caroline Center, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, at age 89. She

resided at 110 East 18th Street, at Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, on 18 Sep 1988. Margaret was

unmarried on 18 Sep 1988. Her body was interred on 21 Sep 1988 in at Oakland Cemetery, Saint Paul, Ramsey

County, Minnesota, Blk 102, Lot 209 S½ S 5.0 W 1.5. Margaret was unmarried.

 

(7) Bertha Clement5 GORDON. Bertha was born on 2 Aug 1870 at Llangynwyd Lower, Bridgend, Glamorgan, Wales.

They was listed as James GORDON's daughter in the 1871 census at Poplar House, Llangynwyd Lower, Bridgend,

Glamorgan, Wales. They was listed as Elizabeth MCKEAN's daughter in the 1881 census at 2 Richmond Terrace,

Cardiff St. John, Glamorgan, Wales. Bertha immigrated to in 1893. She married George S. MONSON circa 1895.

She was listed as a resident in the census report (U.S. Federal Census - T1053-110) on 1 Jun 1900 at Saint Paul,

Ramsey County, Minnesota. George was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census living at at 1036 Hogue

Avenue, Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota. Bertha was listed as George S. MONSON's wife on the 1930

Census at Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota. She resided at 1036 Hague Avenue, at Saint Paul, Ramsey

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County, Minnesota, on 20 Dec 1945. Bertha died on 20 Dec 1945 of cerebral hemorrhage at at Saint Luke's Hospital,

Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota, at age 75. Her body was interred on 22 Dec 1945 in at Minnesota Acacia

Park Cemetery, Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota.

 

(a) Ruth M.6 MONSON. Ruth was born on 15 Mar 1900 at Ramsey County, Minnesota. Ruth was listed as a

daughter in George S. MONSON's household on the 1920 Census at 1036 Hogue Avenue, Saint Paul, Ramsey

County, Minnesota. She was according to the 1930 U.S. Census, a stenographer for the railroad in 1930 at Saint

Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota. Ruth was listed as a daughter in George S. MONSON's household on the 1930

Census at Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota. Ruth died 26 Nov 1979 at Ramsey County, Minnesota, at age

79.

 

(8) George Morley5 GORDON. George was born on 10 Jun 1872 at Llangynwyd Lower, Bridgend, Glamorgan,

Wales. They was listed as Elizabeth MCKEAN's son in the 1881 census at 2 Richmond Terrace, Cardiff St. John,

Glamorgan, Wales. He immigrated in 1893 to Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota. George applied for a

marriage license to wed Cora Maude FRAMPTON on 9 Jun 1896 at Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota,

455835N0942145W. He married Cora Maude FRAMPTON in Jun 1896 at Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota,

455835N0942145W. George was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Little Falls, Morrison County,

Minnesota, 455835N0942145W. George was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Little Falls,

Morrison County, Minnesota, 455835N0942145W.

 

Newspaper Article

Little Falls Transcript, Little Falls, MN, December 23, 1911

 

A Gordon Reunion

One of the large Christmas gathering this year will be at the George Gordon home on First Avenue Southeast

when 29 will be seated for the holiday dinner. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon will entertain on that day Mr. and Mrs. G.D.

Napier and children of Saint Paul; Mr. and Mrs. W, Swarbeck and children of Minneapolis; Dr. and Mrs, J.A. Lang of

Sanborn, N.D.; Walter Frampton of Brainerd and Mr. and Mrs. T.C. Gordon and Mr. and Mrs. James Gordon and their

families and Mr. and Mrs. F.E. Hall of this city. Mesdames Napier and Swarbeck are sisters of Mr. Gordon and Mrs.

Lang and Mr. Frampton are sister and brother of Mrs. Gordon. He George's World War I Registration Card indicated

that he worked for Westinghouse Electric Manfacturing Co. in Butte, Montana as an Electrical Engineer, he lived at

225 S. Wall St., Spokane , WA and that he was described medium height, medium build, gray eyes and dark hair. His

wife's name is shown as May Gordon on 12 Sep 1918 at Spokane, Spokane County, Washington. George died at an

unknown date.

 

(a) Earl McKean6 GORDON. Earl was born on 3 Aug 1897 at Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota. Earl was

listed as a son in George Morley GORDON's household on the 1900 Census at Little Falls, Morrison County,

Minnesota, 455835N0942145W. Earl was listed as a son in George Morley GORDON's household on the 1910

Census at Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota, 455835N0942145W. He registered for World War I military

service on 24 Aug 1918 at Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota. Earl's World War I draft registration card

indicates his address at the time was 165 Nelson Avenue, Saint Paul, MN, that he was born in St, Paul and his

birthday was Aug 3, 1897. He married Madeline (UNKNOWN SURNAME) circa 1919. Earl was listed as a son in

Emil MOLIN's household on the 1920 Census at Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota. He was employed at the

Moore Mill & Lumber Company on 15 Jun 1937 at Bandon, Oregon. Earl died 9 Jan 1973 at 2445 N.W. 57th,

#110, Seattle, King County, Washington, at age 75. A certified copy of his Death Certificate obtained from the

State of Washington indicated Earl was widowed and that the probable cause of death was acute myocardial

infarction. His father was listed as George M. Gordon. His occupation was noted as retired from Boeing Co. The

informant was Dick Gordon of 2230 Le Manto Drive, Rancho Cordova, California. He was cremated on 12 Jan

1973 at Washelli Crematory, Seattle, King County, Washington.

 

(b) Leona T.6 GORDON. Leona was born in Jun 1899 at Minnesota. Leona was listed as a daughter in George

Morley GORDON's household on the 1900 Census at Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota,

455835N0942145W. Leona was listed as a daughter in George Morley GORDON's household on the 1910

Census at Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota, 455835N0942145W. Leona died at an unknown date.

(9) Nora5 GORDON. Nora was born on 24 Jan 1877 at Llangynwyd Lower, Bridgend, Glamorgan, Wales. They was

listed as Elizabeth MCKEAN's daughter in the 1881 census at 2 Richmond Terrace, Cardiff St. John, Glamorgan,

Wales. Nora immigrated to in 1895. She married Walter SWARBRECK circa 1899. Nora was listed as Walter

SWARBRECK's wife on the at Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota. Nora was listed as Walter SWARBRECK's

wife on the 1910 Census at Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota. Nora was listed as Walter SWARBRECK's

wife on the 1920 Census at Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota. Jessie and Nora was listed as a sister in

Maggie Wallace McKean GORDON's household on the 1930 Census at Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota.

Nora died 23 Nov 1935 at Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota, at age 58. She was buried on 26 Nov 1935 at

Hillside Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota.

 

(a) Norris E.6 SWARBRECK. Norris was born circa 1901 at Minnesota. Norris was listed as a son in Walter

SWARBRECK's household on the at Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota. Norris was listed as a son in

Walter SWARBRECK's household on the 1910 Census at Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota. Norris was

listed as a son in Walter SWARBRECK's household on the 1920 Census at Minneapolis, Hennepin County,

Minnesota.

 

(b) Dorothy M.6 SWARBRECK. Dorothy was born circa 1906 at Minnesota. Dorothy was listed as a daughter in

Walter SWARBRECK's household on the 1910 Census at Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota. Dorothy

was listed as a daughter in Walter SWARBRECK's household on the 1920 Census at Minneapolis, Hennepin

County, Minnesota.

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b. Janet (Jessie)4 GORDON. Janet was born circa 1833 at England. She was listed as a resident in the census report

on 7 Jun 1841 at Front Street, Gatehouse of Fleet, Girthon Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland. She was listed as

William GORDON's daughter in the 1851 census at Woodhead, Gatehouse of Fleet, Anwoth Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire,

Scotland. In the 1851 census of Woodhead, Parish of Anwoth, Kirkcudbrightshire, William is listed as "Surveyor,

Auctioneer, Land Agent and caretaker of 220 Acres employing 6 laborers."

 

His wife Margaret and daughter Jessie are shown living with him at this time. Both William and Margaret are shown as

born in Kirkmabreck and Jessie born in England.

 

She married David James EWART on 26 Jun 1856 at Woodhead, Gatehouse of Fleet, Anwoth Parish,

Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland. The Marriage Certificate states that at the time of the wedding David James Ewart, age 26

years, lived in Gatehouse of Fleet, Girthon Parish, that he was employed as a writer and bank agent, was a bachelor, and

that his parents were David Ewart, Gentleman and Elizabeth Hannay. At the same time, Jessie was a spinster, age 23

years, living at Woodhead, Parish of Anwoth. Her parents were William Gordon, Land Surveyor and Farmer and her

mother was Margaret McNay. Janet died 22 May 1863 at Gatehouse of Fleet, Girthon Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire,

Scotland, 545250N0041113W. She was buried in May 1863 at in Girthon Cemetery, Gatehouse of Fleet, Girthon Parish,

Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, 545321N0041112W.

 

(1) Infant5 EWART. Infant was born on 28 Dec 1856 at Gathouse of Fleet, Girthon Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire,

Scotland. Infant died 29 Dec 1856 at Gatehouse of Fleet, Girthon Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland,

545250N0041113W. The infant was unnamed and died of premature birth. He was buried on 29 Dec 1856 at in

Girthon Cemetery, Gatehouse of Fleet, Girthon Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, 545321N0041112W.

 

(2) John Yorkton5 EWART. John was born on 20 Feb 1858 at Gatehouse of Fleet, Girthon Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire,

Scotland, 545250N0041113W. John was listed as a household member living with Grace KIRK on the 1870 U.S.

Census at Altona, Walnut Grove, Knox County, Illinois. John was listed as a nephew in John MCDOWELL's

household on the 1880 U.S. Census at Copley Township, Knox County, Illinois. He married Annie Tyler BATEMAN

on 1 Jul 1884 at Knox County, Illinois.

John and his sister Margaret were brought to America about 1865 by their grandfather, William Gordon, after the

death of their mother Jessie Gordon Ewart in 1863. William died in 1869 and the children lived with his wife Grace

Kirk as shown in the 1870 census. Grace then remarried and the children went to live with John and Margaret Gordon

McDowell (their aunt). In the 1880 census they are listed as the nepew and niece of John and Margaret.

 

He was John was ordained a Prebyterian minister on 17 Apr 1887 at Pittsburg, Kansas. He was clergyman in 1920

at El Paso County, Colorado. John was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Precinct 62, El Paso

County, Colorado. John died before 1930 at El Paso County, Colorado.

 

(3) Margaret Elisabeth Gordon5 EWART. Margaret was born on 7 Nov 1860 at Gatehouse of Fleet, Girthon Parish,

Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, 545250N0041113W. She immigrated in 1868 to Knox County, Illinois. John and

Margaret was listed as a household member living with Grace KIRK on the 1870 U.S. Census at Altona, Walnut

Grove, Knox County, Illinois. She was naturalized in 1880 at Illinois. Margaret was listed as a niece in John

MCDOWELL's household on the 1880 U.S. Census at Copley Township, Knox County, Illinois. Margaret applied for a

marriage license to wed Lewellyn A. EMERY on 5 Apr 1884 at Henry County, Illinois. She married Lewellyn A.

EMERY, son of John EMERY and Sarah POTTER, on 9 Apr 1884 at Galva, Henry County, Illinois, The marriage was

performed by C.C. Harrah, Minister of the Gospel and witnessed by Gilbert Emery and Cora McDowell. Margaret was

listed as Lewellyn A. EMERY's wife on the 1920 Census at Amboy Township, Lee County, Illinois. Margaret was

listed as Lewellyn A. EMERY's wife on the 1930 Census at Amboy Township, Lee County, Illinois. Margaret died at

an unknown date.

 

(a) (Unknown Given Name)6 EMERY married Clara E. (UNKNOWN SURNAME).

(b) Cecil L.6 EMERY. Cecil was born circa 1898 at Illinois. He was employed as railroad fireman in 1920 at

Amboy Township, Lee County, Illinois. Cecil was listed as a son in an unknown person 's household on the 1920

Census at Amboy Township, Lee County, Illinois.

 

2. Samuel3 GORDON. Samuel was born in Mar 1808 at Creetown, Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland,

545356N0042245W. He was christened on 24 Mar 1808 at Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland. Samuel died

24 Nov 1839 at Claughreid, Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, 545223N0041813W, at age 31. He was

buried on 27 Nov 1839 at in Old Kirkmabreck Cemetery, Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland,

545249N0042104W.

 

3. Peter3 GORDON was christened on 19 May 1819, at Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland. Peter was born

on 19 May 1819 at Claughreid, Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, 545223N0041813W. He married Mary Ann

MCDOWELL on 1 Mar 1845 at Copley Township, Knox County, Illinois. He lived at Section 10, Copley Township, Knox

County, Illinois. In the 1850 Census, Peter was listed as a head of household at 12 N, 3 E, Knox County, Illinois. In the 1860

U.S. Census, Peter was listed as a head of household at Victoria, Knox County, Illinois. Peter was listed as the head of a

family on the 1870 U.S. Census at Copley Township, Knox County, Illinois. Peter was the executor of William GORDON's

estate on 18 Nov 1872 at Galesburg, Knox County, Illinois. Peter was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 U.S. Census

at Copley Township, Knox County, Illinois. The U.S. Census of 1880 shows Peter, aged 61 years (farmer) owning 2500

acres. His household included his wife Mary Gordon, age 65 years (keeping house) and his brother David Gordon, single age

53 years (farmhand).

 

PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL ALBUM OF KNOX COUNTY, ILLINOIS, Biographical Publishing Company, Chicago,

1886, page 372.

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Note: The 1886 Portrait and Biographical Album of Knox County, Illinois, was a subscriber publication. That is, only those

Knox County residents who paid a subscription fee had their biography, portrait and/or property view published in it.

Peter Gordon. Knox County is the abiding place of many citizens, for innate worth and native force of character, are a credit

to her, and prominent among these may be found a gentleman of whom we write, a retired farmer, living on section 12, of

Copley Township. He stands high in the community as a man of solid and substantial character, and holds different offices in

his township, having been Road Commissioner for some length of time, and is a School Director, laboring faithfully in the

interests of education.

 

Mr. Gordon was born in Creetown, Scotland, May 19, 1810. His parents were James and Jane (Heron) Gordon, both of

Scotland. They were farmers by occupation, and their family consisted of four children – Peter, Margaret, Alex. and David.

Mr. and Mrs. Gordon died in 1854 and 1857 respectively.

 

The subject of our narrative spent the years of his life up to his majority on the home farm, and attended school. In 1840 he

emigrated to America with the high hopes and eager ambition of early youth, with the one idea of making himself a name and

a home. Landing in New York, he came by way of the lakes to Chicago. From that city he came to Knox County and settled

in section10, of Copley Township. Here he purchased 40 acres of prairie land, on which he built a log house 16 x 20 feet,

and there he lived for six years. To his first purchase he added by degrees 560 acres, and continued to reside on this until

1885. He has at present time 890 acres of land, and has given to his four children 160 acres each. In 1885 he built a

handsome residence in Victoria, where he now lives.

 

He was married March 1, 1845, to Mary Ann McDowell Tait, who was born Jan. 24, 1814. She is the daughter of John and

Anna (Livingston) McDowell, natives of Scotland. Her father came to America in 1839, settled in Copley Township, on

section 14. In 1867 he died, the mother having preceded him in 1824, taking her departure from this life in Scotland.

Mr. and Mrs. Gordon have a family of six children, four of whom are living – James, Elizabeth M., Alexander H., and Albinus

N. James married Margaret McQuarrie; Elizabeth M. is the wife of William Robson, and is the mother of one child, named

Percy E.; Alexander is the husband of Mary Olmstead, and they have four children as follows: Arthur, Lizzie E., John H., and

James P.; Albinus N. married Miss Emma Smith, who has borne him two children – Peter T. and Leroy S.

 

Mrs. Gordon by her first marriage had a family of four sons, namely, John, William F., Peter G. and Houston P. These have

all acted nobly in defense of their country, enlisting in the war of the Rebellion in 1862., and giving all they had to give in that

noble cause. Peter G., who had become Lieutenant, was killed at the battle of Nashville; John was wounded at Dallas and

died at Chattanooga, from the effects of his wounds; the other two returned home to their home when the war was over, with

gratitude for the boon of their lives, but with sadness for the two who had perished in the great struggle which robbed so

many households of husband or father, brother or son. The four brothers all enlisted in Co. G, 89th Ill. Vol. Inf.; Col Hotchkiss

was the commander.

 

Mr. William Tait, the deceased husband of Mrs. Gordon, died in 1843, at his home on section 16, in Copley Township.

William Tait, Jr., is a physician at Galesburg, and was married to Miss Rhoda Sperry, a native of Oneida County, N.Y. To

them have been born two children, both living – May J. and Margaret M. Houston P. unites in wedlock with Mary Levalley, a

native of Knox County, and they are the parents of one child – Annie J.

 

Mr. Gordon is Republican in politics and an important factor in this community, and, with his wife, is a working member of the

Presbyterian Church.

 

HISTORICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA OF ILLINOIS AND KNOX COUNTY, Munsell Publishing Company, 1899, page 834.

Note: The 1899 Historical Encyclopedia of Illinois and Knox County was a subscriber publication.* That is, in most cases,

only those Knox County residents who paid a subscription fee had their portrait and/or biography published in it.*

 

Peter Gordon

Peter Gordon, son of James and Jean (Heron) Gordon, was born in Creetown, Scotland, May 19, 1819. In 1840 he came to

this country and finally settled in Copley Township, Knox County, Illinois. He began working by the month, but later bought a

farm and was so successful in his chosen occupation, that, in 1885, when he moved to Victoria, he had greatly increased his

possession.

 

In 1845 Mr. Gordon was married in Copley Township to Mrs. Mary Ann (McDowell) Tait, who was born in Scotland, January

24, 1814, and was the daughter of John and Anna (Livingston) McDowell. Her mother died in Scotland in 1824, and her

father came to America in 1839 and settled in Copley Township. Mr. McDowell died in 1867. Mr. William Tait, Mrs. Gordon's

first husband, died in 1843, leaving her with four sons: John, William F., Peter G. and Houston P. In 1862 these four sons

enlisted in Company G, Eighty-ninth Illinois Volunteers, Colonel Hotchkiss commanding. John died at Chattanooga from

wounds received in the fighting at Dalton. Peter G. rose to the rank of lieutenant and fell at the battle of Nashville.

William and Houston P. survived the war. The former is a physician in Galesburg. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon have four children:

James, Elizabeth M., Alexander H. and Albinus N. James has a farm in Walnut Grove Township; Alexander H. has one in

Copley Township; Albinus is on the home farm; Elizabeth M. married William Robson, of Wataga, Illinois.

 

From the humble beginning in 1840, Mr. Gordon's possessions grew to more than fifteen hundred acres, and he gave each

of his four children one hundred and sixty acres of land. He has also a handsome residence in Victoria. For many years he

has been an active member of the Presbyterian church, and is always interested in whatever contributes to the welfare of the

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community in which he lives. For twenty years he has been a School Director and he is looked up to by all as one of the most

substantial men in his township. In politics, Mr. Gordon is a republican.

 

Peter died 24 Apr 1900 at Victoria, Knox County, Illinois, at age 80. Peter Gordon passed peacefully away at his home in

Victoria at 10 o’clock Tuesday morning, April 24th. April 3 Mr. Gordon sustained a stroke of paralysis from which he never

rallied. The funeral services will be held at the Swedish Methodist church today at 10.30 o’clock.

 

Peter Gordon was the son of James and Jean Gordon and was born in Creetown, Scotland, May 19th 1819. He came to this

county in 1840 and settled in Copley township, Knox county. HE engaged in service until later, when he purchased a farm

and after a successful career, he is 1885 moved to Victoria, where he has since resided. Mr Gordon has for may years been

an active member of the Presbyterian church in Victoria, and was always interested in the advancement of the welfare of the

community. For twenty years he has been a school director and has devoted much time and effort in this work. His death

will be a severe loss to the community.

 

Deceased leaves, besides the widow, four children, James, a farmer in Walnut Grove, township ; Alexander H. of Copley ;

Albinus, who resides at home, and Elizabeth M. Robson of Wataga.

 

Mr. Gordon was the step-father of Dr. W. F. Tait of Galesburg.

 

From "The Galesburg Mail." He was buried in Apr 1900 at Victoria Cemetery, Victoria, Knox County, Illinois. Peter came to

America in 1840, travelling via the Great Lakes to Peoria, Illinois, where he worked for three years at the pay of $6.00 per

month. He removed to Victoria in 1841, built a 16' x 20' log cabin on Section 10 and lived there for six years. The 1850

census for Copley Township shows Peter owning 2,500 acres.

 

a. Jane Heron4 GORDON. Jane was born on 20 Jan 1840 at Claughreid, Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire,

Scotland, 545223N0041813W. She was christened on 5 Feb 1840, at Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland.

The christening record shows the abbreviation "nat" which indicates that Jane Heron Gordon was a "natural child of an

unmarried couple." They was listed as a member of Thomas DOUGLAS's household in the 1841 census at Stroans

Sheds, Creetown, Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, 545125N0042008W. Enumeration District 5, page 2.

She was listed as Elizabeth BURGESS's granddaughter in the 1851 census at 3 Crispin Street, Creetown, Kirkmabreck

Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, 545357N0042242W. The census indicates that Jane is living at the home of

Elizabeth Douglas, her grandmother. She was listed as a servant in the household of Peter Douglas in the 1881 census

at Grosvenor Road, Birkenhead, Claughton with Grange Parish, Cheshire, England, 532319N0030246W. In the 1881

Census, Jane was employed as a servingmaid in the home of Peter Douglas and Jeanie Douglas , both born in Scotland.

Peter's occupation was listed a African Merchant and Ship Owner. Jane was unmarried and one of six servants. (FHL

film 1341859). She married William MCROBERT on 26 Nov 1881 at St. John the Baptist, Liverpool, Toxteth Park,

Lancashire, England. Jane died 21 Sep 1886 at 21 Treborth Street, Liverpool, Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England,

532314N0025736W, at age 46. She was buried on 25 Sep 1886 at in General Area A, Plot Number 380, Toxteth Park

Cemetery, Liverpool, Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England, 532342N0025622W.

 

(1) Jennett5 MCROBERT was born on 15 May 1877 at 35 Carribee Street, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England.

Birth certificate is dated 25 June 1877. She was christened on 16 May 1877 at Saint Mary's, Wolverhampton,

Staffordshire, England. The entry in the Baptism record at St. Mary's shows marked as received 17 June 1877 (entry

184 on page 23). The christening record shows her name as Janet Douglas McRobert, after her grandmother with the

surname Gordon being crossed out. Her parents address at the time was Liverpool, England. She was listed as a

visitor in the household of Enoch Holdom and Amelia (Gordon) Holdom in the 1881 census at 40 Walsall Street,

Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England.

 

In the 1881 Census, Janet is shown as a visitor (age 3) with Enoch Holdom and Amelia Holdom, formerly Gordon.

(RG11 2805 /56 page 18). Enoch and Amelia's natural children, John F. (16 yrs.), Albert E. (13 yrs.) and John A.G. (2

yrs.) are also listed. (FHL Film 1341671) (PRO RG11 2805 /56 page).

 

The 1891 Census shows Jennett with the new name of Janet Holdom.

 

In the 1891 Census, Enoch Holdom (54 yrs) is listed as head of the household and is shown as having been born in

Willenhall. Enoch is married and a (machine) fitter by trade. His wife Amelia Holdom (51 yrs) is shown having been

born in Newcastle, Staffs. Janet Holdom (aka Jennett McRobert) is listed as being their daughter (13 yrs) and born in

Wolverhampton. Enoch and Amelia's son William Holdom ( 12 yrs) is listed as being a scholar and also born in

Wolverhampton. Enoch's mother, Jane (80 yrs) a widow, is also listed.

 

Sometime before the birth of her daughter, Hilda McRobert, she had changed her name to Janet Griffiths. She died

on 13 Jul 1941 at 172 Park Lane, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England, at age 64. The cause of death was (1)

chronic bronchitis and asthma (1a) ureamia (1b) retention of urine (1c) carcinoma of cervix. She was buried on 17 Jul

1941 at in Plot NG/8/32, Holy Trinity, Heath Town, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England.

 

(a) Hilda6 MCROBERT was born on 27 Apr 1812 at 245 Coleman Street, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England.

The birth certificate indicates that the parents of Hilda were William McRobert (bricklayers labourer) and Janet

McRobert (formerly Griffiths). Informant was Janet McRobert (mother) of 245 Coleman Street, Wolverhampton.

The certificate was dated 10 June 1912. She was christened on 7 May 1912 at Saint Andrew's Church,

Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. She married Clarence Norman HARRISON on 1 Jun 1936 at Saint

Judes, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England.

 

The marriage certificate states that Clarence Norman Harrison (age omitted) was a bachelor, a rayon spinner by

trade and resided at 47 Sweetman Street, Wolverhampton. His father was Charles Harrison, a locksmith. Hilda

McRobert (age omitted) was a spinster. She resided at 245 Coleman Street, Wolverhampton. Her father, William

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McRobert, was deceased. (D5216 1 8 Page 66, Entry131 - Stafford Record Office). She died on 20 Feb 1982 at

10 Quinton Avenue, Gt. Wyrley, Staffordshire, England, at age 169. The cause of death was listed as (1a) terminal

leachexia (1b) motor-neurone disease (2) hypertension. She was buried in Feb 1982 at in Plot 5815, Merridale

Cemetery, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England.

 

(1) Christine7 HARRISON. Christine was born on 21 Dec 1938. She was christened on 29 Jan 1939 at Saint

Jude's Church, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. She married Keith EVANS on 31 Oct 1959 at

Congregational Church, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England.

 

(2) Michael7 HARRISON. Michael was born on 8 May 1944. Michael died 30 Jun 1956 at Wolverhampton,

Staffordshire, England, at age 12. He was buried in Jul 1956 at in Plot 5815, Merridale Cemetery,

Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England.

 

b. James4 GORDON. James was born on 3 Dec 1845 at Victoria, Knox County, Illinois. He was listed as a household

member of Peter GORDON's house in the 1850 Census, at 12 N, 3 E, Knox County, Illinois. In the 1860 Census, he was

listed as "Samuel Gordon." They was listed as a household member of Peter GORDON's house in the 1860 U.S. Census

at Victoria, Knox County, Illinois. James was employed as a farmer at Knox County, Illinois. He was listed as a

household member living with Peter GORDON on the 1870 Census at Copley Township, Knox County, Illinois. He

married Margaret Clark MCQUARRIE circa 1876 at Knox County, Illinois. James was listed as the head of a family on

the 1900 Census at Walnut Grove Township, Knox County, Illinois. James was listed as the head of a family on the 1910

Census at Walnut Grove Township, Altona, Knox County, Illinois. He was according to the 1920 U.S. Census, retired in

1920 at Altona, Knox County, Illinois. James was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Altona, Knox

County, Illinois. James died 21 Jan 1920 at Knox County, Illinois, at age 74. He was buried in 1920 at Oneida, Knox

County, Illinois.

 

c. Mary Elizabeth4 GORDON. Mary was born on 7 Nov 1847 at Victoria, Knox County, Illinois. She was listed as a

household member of Peter GORDON's house in the 1850 Census, at 12 N, 3 E, Knox County, Illinois. They was listed

as a household member of Peter GORDON's house in the 1860 U.S. Census at Victoria, Knox County, Illinois. She

married William ROBSON in Nov 1871. Mary died 18 Oct 1919 at Wataga, Knox County, Illinois, at age 71.

(1) Gordon E.5 ROBSON. Gordon was born on 18 Sep 1873 at Wataga, Knox County, Illinois. Gordon died 12 Oct

1881 at Wataga, Knox County, Illinois, at age 8.

 

(2) Edward Percy5 ROBSON. Edward was born on 5 Jan 1875 at Wataga, Knox County, Illinois. He married Helen

McCall SISSON in 1889. Edward died 3 Feb 1924 at Wataga, Knox County, Illinois, at age 49. Edward attended

Knox College and Browns Business College (class of 1895). He was a banker, manufacturer, and stock raiser.

(a) William Henry6 ROBSON. William was born on 10 Feb 1902 at Wataga, Knox County, Illinois. William was

employed as a farmer at Wataga, Knox County, Illinois, circa 1925. He married Ruth SWEENEY on 8 Sep 1925.

William died at an unknown date.

 

(1) William7 ROBSON. William was born on 9 Aug 1928 at Wataga, Knox County, Illinois. He resided, at Los

Angeles, Los Angeles County, California.

 

(2) Ruth Ann7 ROBSON. Ruth was born on 9 Nov 1930 at Wataga, Knox County, Illinois.

(3) John Henry7 ROBSON. John was born on 16 Mar 1932 at Wataga, Knox County, Illinois. He married

Charlotte SIGWALT on 18 Jun 1955. John was a farmer and operated the family farm at Wataga, Knox

County, Illinois, circa 1955.

 

(b) Mary Elizabeth6 ROBSON. Mary was born on 29 Jul 1902 at Wataga, Knox County, Illinois. Mary graduated

from Knox College at Galesburg, Knox County, Illinois, with a Bachelor of Science degree circa 1923. She

married Carlton GOSSETT on 12 Dec 1931 at Waukegan, Lake County, Illinois. Mary died 17 Dec 1969 at

Roseville, Warren County, Illinois, at age 67.

 

(1) William Carr7 GOSSETT. William was born on 12 May 1934 at Monmouth, Warren County, Illinois.

William graduated with a MS in Agricultural Economics from the University of Illinois circa 1955. William was

employed as an officer in the U.S. Air Force circa 1956. He married Nancy Mae MONROE.

 

(2) Elizabeth Ann7 GOSSETT. Elizabeth was born on 11 Dec 1936 at Monmouth, Warren County, Illinois.

Elizabeth graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Home Economics Education from Southern Illinois

University at Carbondale, Jackson County, Illinois, circa 1957. She married Theodore Francis KALB on 25 Oct

1959 at Roseville, Warren County, Illinois.

 

(3) George Robson7 GOSSETT. George was born on 17 Mar 1947 at Monmouth, Warren County, Illinois. He

married Barbara Jean HAGGENJOS on 28 Dec 1974. He resided, at Monmouth, Warren County, Illinois.

 

(3) Henry Stewart5 ROBSON. Henry was born on 5 May 1892 at Wataga, Knox County, Illinois. He married Dessa

BEHRINGER circa 1913. Henry died 13 Nov 1918 at age 26.

 

(a) John Stuart6 ROBSON. John was born on 8 Nov 1914 at Wataga, Knox County, Illinois. John died 29 Dec

1915 at Wataga, Knox County, Illinois, at age 1.

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(b) Danita6 ROBSON. Danita was born on 25 Jan 1917 at Wataga, Knox County, Illinois. She married Donald

GOPEY. Danita died 3 Oct 1965 at Wataga, Knox County, Illinois, at age 48.

 

d. Anna Livingston4 GORDON. Anna was born in Jun 1849 at Victoria, Knox County, Illinois. She was listed as a

household member of Peter GORDON's house in the 1850 Census, at 12 N, 3 E, Knox County, Illinois. They was listed

as a household member of Peter GORDON's house in the 1860 U.S. Census at Victoria, Knox County, Illinois. Anna died

12 Jan 1865 at age 15. She was buried in Jan 1865 at John Knox Cmty - Old Scotch Cmty, Copley Township, Knox

County, Illinois.

 

e. Alexander Heron4 GORDON. Alexander was born on 18 Oct 1851 at Victoria, Knox County, Illinois. They was listed

as a household member of Peter GORDON's house in the 1860 U.S. Census at Victoria, Knox County, Illinois. He was

listed as a household member living with Peter GORDON on the 1870 Census at Copley Township, Knox County, Illinois.

He married Mary C. OLMSTED on 17 Oct 1873. Alexander was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 U.S. Census

at Copley, Knox County, Illinois.

 

"Portrait and Biographical Album of Knox County"

A.H. Gordon, a farmer, residing on section 12 of Copley Township, Knox County, was born in that township Oct. 18.

1851. His parents, Peter and Mary A. (McDowell) Gordon, were natives of Scotland and came to America in 1840. They

settled in Copley Township, locating on section 10. Here they lived and reared a family of six children, four of whom are

still living – James, Mary E., Alexander H. and Albinus M.

 

The subject of this biographical notice remained at home until he was 22 years of age, assisting on the farm and

receiving a limited education; he then took up a part of the homestead for two years. At the end of that time, in 1876, he

moved onto 160 acres of land, where he has since resided, raising stock and grain. He was married Oct. 19, 1873, to

Miss Mary C. Olmsted, daughter of Henry and Catherine (Wilder) Olmsted. Her parents were natives of New York, and

she was born Sept. 17, 1855, her birthplace being Delaware County, N.Y.

 

Mr. and Mrs. Gordon have four children, by name, Arthur O., Eva L., John H., and James P. Arthur O. was born Aug. 8

1874; Eva L. was born Jan 5, 1877; John H., Dec. 31, 1978, and James P., May 24, 1882.

 

Mr. Gordon is in politics a stanch Republican, zealously supporting and voting for that party. He is School Director and

has a keen interest in educational matters. Both himself and wife are earnest members of the Presbyterian Church,

worshiping under its doctrines of faith and showing forth the noble principles of a Christian religion in their daily lives. Mr.

Gordon is one of the representative men of Knox County, and for solid and substantial traits of character and nobility of

purpose has no superior in this section of the country.

 

Alexander died 21 Dec 1921 at age 70. He was buried in Dec 1921 at Victoria, Knox County, Illinois.

 

(1) Arthur O.5 GORDON. Arthur was born on 8 Aug 1874 at Victoria, Knox County, Illinois. He married Vivian

ERICSON at Kohler, Ozkuaee County, Wisconsin. He married Ethel SIEDROTH. Arthur and John was listed as a

son in Alexander Heron GORDON's household on the 1880 U.S. Census at Copley, Knox County, Illinois. Arthur died

27 Oct 1951 at Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois, at age 77.

 

(a) Maurice6 GORDON. Maurice was born at Victoria, Knox County, Illinois. Maurice died at an unknown date at

Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois.

 

(b) Harry6 GORDON. Harry was born at Victoria, Knox County, Illinois. Harry died 1967 at Erie, Erie County,

Pennsylvania.

 

(c) Leon6 GORDON. Leon was born in 1904 at Victoria, Knox County, Illinois. He married Olga Marie HILLMAN.

Leon died 1973 at Alhambra, Los Angeles County, California.

 

(1) Vivian Kathleen7 GORDON. Vivian was born on 3 Sep 1927 at Sheboygan, Sheboygan County,

Wisconsin. She married James JENSON on 11 Oct 1952.

 

(2) Shirley M.7 GORDON. Shirley was born on 6 Nov 1928 at Sheboygan, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin.

She married Clentis W. BAILEY on 18 Mar 1955. Shirley died 2 Apr 1978 at age 49.

 

(2) Eva L.5 GORDON. Eva was born on 5 Jan 1877 at Victoria, Knox County, Illinois. Eva was listed as a daughter

in Alexander Heron GORDON's household on the 1880 U.S. Census at Copley, Knox County, Illinois. She married

John Perry CLARK on 22 Aug 1900. She was buried in May 1949 at Victoria, Knox County, Illinois. Eva died 16 May

1949 at Victoria, Knox County, Illinois, at age 72.

 

(a) Marie6 CLARK

(b) Jean6 CLARK

(c) Lois6 CLARK

(d) Helen6 CLARK

(e) Fred R.6 CLARK

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(f) Ralph P.6 CLARK

 

(g) Gordon W.6 CLARK

 

(3) John Heron5 GORDON. John was born on 31 Dec 1878 at Victoria, Knox County, Illinois. Arthur and John was

listed as a son in Alexander Heron GORDON's household on the 1880 U.S. Census at Copley, Knox County, Illinois.

He married Effie Hull CUMMINGS on 31 Jul 1901. John was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at

Copley Township, Knox County, Illinois. John was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Copley, Knox

County, Illinois. John died 16 Nov 1945 at Kohler, Ozkuaee County, Wisconsin, at age 66. He was buried in Nov

1945 at Galva, Henry County, Illinois.

 

(a) Dale Cummings6 GORDON. Dale was born on 25 Feb 1903. Dale, William and Richard was listed as a son in

John Heron GORDON's household on the 1910 Census at Copley Township, Knox County, Illinois. Dale, William,

Richard and Stewart was listed as a son in John Heron GORDON's household on the 1920 Census at Copley,

Knox County, Illinois. He married Lucille Lillian STEVENS on 25 Oct 1924. He married Bethea Margaret MILROY

on 5 Oct 1935. He married Pauline VAN HUFFEL on 25 Jan 1976 at Victoria, Knox County, Illinois. Dale

attended Sweeney Auto School in Kansas City; University of Pennsylvania, courses in ceramics. Employed by

Kohler Co., Ceramic Division; assistant superintendant for 35 years, superintendant for 10 years. Dale died 20

Feb 1993 at Kohler, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, at age 89.

 

(1) Dale Eugene7 GORDON. Dale was born on 8 Nov 1925 at Galesburg, Knox County, Illinois. He married

Nancy FOX on 31 May 1952 at Saint Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida. Dale was divorced from Nancy

FOX in 1963. Dale died 1 Oct 2006 at St. Nicholas Hospital, Kohler, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, at age

80.

 

Sheboygan Press, The (WI) - October 3, 2006

Dale Eugene Gordon, 80, of 1408 Woodland Road, Kohler, died early Sunday morning, October 1, 2006 at St.

Nicholas Hospital.

 

Dale was born November 8, 1925 in Galesburg, Illinois to Dale C. and Lucille (Stevens) Gordon. His family

moved to Kohler, WI where Dale was a graduate of Kohler High School, Class of 1943. He then served his

country during WW II in the US Air Force. After his discharge he furthered his education at Carroll College in

Waukesha, WI, earning a Bachelor's Degree in Business.

 

Dale was formerly married to Nancy Fox of Sheboygan.

For many years Dale and his family lived in St. Petersburg, Florida where he was employed in the banking

industry and later as a private commercial pilot. For the last ten years he has made his home in Kohler.

Dale had a great personality and enjoyed golfing and socializing with his friends and neighbors. He also

continued his interest in aviation by frequenting the Sheboygan County Airport's functions.

 

Dale is survived by his three children, Carrie, Beth, and Mike; a sister, Betty Dingeldein of Naperville, IL; two

brothers, Gary (Lynette) Gordon of Tipton, IN and Larry (Mary) Gordon of Waupaca, WI; and numerous nieces

and nephews.

 

Dale was preceded in death by a brother, John Gordon.

In honoring Dale's wishes, his cremated remains will be buried with his family at Woodland Cemetery in

Kohler.

 

Dale will always be remembered for his great wit and his wonderful sense of humor. He will be missed.

He was buried on 5 Oct 2006 at Woodland Cemetery, Kohler, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin.

 

(a) Carrie8 GORDON

(b) Beth8 GORDON

(c) Michael8 GORDON

(2) Betty Lou7 GORDON. Betty was born on 12 Sep 1927 at Kohler, Ozkuaee County, Wisconsin. She

married Sherman DINGELDEIN on 27 Jan 1951.

 

(3) John Stanley7 GORDON. John was born on 15 Apr 1929 at Kohler, Ozkuaee County, Wisconsin. He

married Carmen Rose MALLMANN on 14 May 1949. John died before 2006.

 

(4) Gary Newton7 GORDON. Gary was born on 7 Dec 1949 at Kohler, Ozkuaee County, Wisconsin. He

married Roberta Lynn BETHKE on 17 Aug 1972. Gary was employed as a mine foreman.

 

(5) Larry Lee7 GORDON. Larry was born on 7 Feb 1951 at Kohler, Ozkuaee County, Wisconsin. He married

Mary Elizabeth BROTZ on 20 Oct 1979. Larry was employed as a deep sea diver.

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(b) William A.6 GORDON. William was born on 13 Mar 1905 at Victoria, Knox County, Illinois. Dale, William and

Richard was listed as a son in John Heron GORDON's household on the 1910 Census at Copley Township, Knox

County, Illinois. Dale, William, Richard and Stewart was listed as a son in John Heron GORDON's household on

the 1920 Census at Copley, Knox County, Illinois. He married Lillian RHINE on 17 Aug 1929. They had no

children. William died Dec 1936 at age 31.

 

(c) Richard Marion6 GORDON. Richard was born on 27 Jun 1907 at Victoria, Knox County, Illinois. Dale, William

and Richard was listed as a son in John Heron GORDON's household on the 1910 Census at Copley Township,

Knox County, Illinois. Dale, William, Richard and Stewart was listed as a son in John Heron GORDON's

household on the 1920 Census at Copley, Knox County, Illinois. He married Gertrude Ann MALTZAHN on 14 Feb

1928. Richard died 15 Mar 1944 at Sheboygan, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, at age 36.

 

(1) Richard Arthur7 GORDON. Richard was born on 6 Sep 1928 at Sheboygan, Sheboygan County,

Wisconsin. He married Rose Ann RAML on 10 Jul 1948 at St. Peter Claver Catholic Church, Sheboygan,

Sheboygan County, Wisconsin. Richard was employed as a tinsmith. Richard died 11 Feb 2007 at

Sheboygan, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, at age 78.

 

The Sheboygan Press (WI) - February 13, 2007

Richard A. Gordon, age 78, of 2412 W. Mark Dr. passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2007 at Aurora

Sheboygan Memorial Medical Center following a courageous battle with cancer.

 

Rich was born on September 6, 1928 in Sheboygan, a son of the late Richard and Gertrude (Malzahn)

Gordon. He attended Sheboygan Central High School. Following the early death of his father he went to work

as a sheet metal worker at Aldag Sheet Metal where he remained employed for 46 years. On July 10, 1948 he

was united in marriage to Rose Raml at St. Peter Claver Catholic Church. Rich always enjoyed a visit from his

great grandchildren and enjoyed the company of his 2 special pets, Sammy and Corky. In his younger years,

as a member of the Stock Car Racing Association, he raced stock cars. A 1940 Ford Coupe was his favorite.

Whenever possible he loved to tin-ker about in his workshop, with his woodworking projects lovingly given to

his family. As a sports fan he enjoyed both North High and South High basketball games and softball games at

Wildwood Park.

 

Rich was a member of St. Dominic Catholic Church, a 50 year member of the Sheet Metal Work-ers Local 18

where he was president of the Retirees Club, Sheboy-gan Chapter. He was also a mem-ber of the Riverside

Boat Club.

 

Rich is survived by his wife, Rose; two sons, Dick (Debbie) Gordon of Sheboygan, Jeff (Jack-ie) Gordon of

Sheboygan Falls; five grandchildren, Melissa (Steve) Kuchinski, Jason (Christine) Gordon and Renee (Rob)

Ecker, all of Sheboygan, Adam (Lily) Gordon of Sheboygan Falls and Melissa Van Grootheest (Joe Balistreri)

of Muskego; five great grandchildren; two brothers, William (Judy) Gordon and David Gordon, all of Sheboygan;

a sister in law, Judie Gor-don of Green Bay and a sister-in-law and brother-in-law, David and Mary

Sperger of Mayville.

 

He is further survived by nieces, nephews and other relatives along with a special friend, Terry Wester of

Grafton.

 

He was preceded in death by a brother Donald Gordon.

 

A Mass of Christian Burial for Richard will be celebrated 5 pm, Wednesday, February 14 at St. Dominic

Catholic Church with Rev. John Radetski, pastor, as celebrant. Entombment will be in Gardens of Peace

Mausoleum. A visitation for family and friends will be held on Wednesday afternoon at the church, N. 21st and

Geele Ave., from 2 pm until the time of Mass at 5 pm.

 

In preferences to flowers memorials may be given to the Vince Lombardi Cancer Clinic.

 

Richard's family would like to extend a sincere and heartfelt thank you to Dr. Kevin Johnson and Dr. Max Haid

along with those at the Aurora Medical Group, 3rd floor staff at Memorial Hospital and for the special care

given at the Vince Lombardi Cancer Clinic.

 

The Novak-Ramm-Ziegler Funeral Home is serving the family.

 

(a) Richard8 GORDON married Debbie (UNKNOWN SURNAME).

(b) Jeff8 GORDON married Jack-ie (UNKNOWN SURNAME).

 

(2) Donald James7 GORDON. Donald was born on 28 Jun 1938 at Sheboygan, Sheboygan County,

Wisconsin. He married Judith Rose PFISTER on 29 Aug 1959. Donald died 16 Dec 2001 at Green Bay,

Brown County, Wisconsin, at age 63.

 

Green Bay Press-Gazette (WI) - December 18, 2001

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Donald J. Gordon, 63, a Green Bay resident, passed away at home, to be with the Lord, on Sunday, Dec. 16,

2001, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on June 28, 1938, to the late Richard and Gertrude

Gordon in Sheboygan. He graduated in 1957 at Sheboygan Central High School. He married the former Judith

Pfister on Aug. 29, 1959. Don was employed at Morning Glory beginning in 1964 in Sheboygan. He was then

transferred in 1969 to Oshkosh to manage the former G.D.C. Dairy. He lived in Oshkosh 16 years before being

transferred to Green Bay in a position as Sales Supervisor and was later in the position of Customer Service

Manager at the time of his retirement. Don was with Morning Glory/Foremost Farms for 37 years. He enjoyed

working around the yard and in the house. He was also an avid Packer fan and enjoyed the company of his

cat, Mitzy.

 

Survivors include his wife, Judie Gordon four sons and three daughters-in-law, Michael (Jane) Gordon, Rob

(Michele) Gordon, Dr. Steven Gordon, Mark (Kalen) Gordon five grandchildren, Ryan, Tyler, McKenna, Lexi

and Brinley three brothers nieces and nephews.

 

Friends may call at Interfaith Fellowship Church from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 20, 2001. Memorial

Service 2:30 p.m. Thursday at the church with Pastor David Kelley and Pastor Jerry Bruette officiating.

Special thank you to Unity Hospice for all their special care and concern, especially, Cheryl.

In Don's name a memorial fund is being established.

 

(a) Michael8 GORDON married Jane (UNKNOWN SURNAME).

(b) Robert8 GORDON married Jane (UNKNOWN SURNAME).

(c) Dr. Steven8 GORDON

(d) Mark8 GORDON married Kalen (UNKNOWN SURNAME).

 

(3) David Ervin7 GORDON. David was born on 13 Nov 1940 at Sheboygan, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin.

He married Carol Ann RUNTAS on 11 Jul 1964.

 

(4) William Frederick7 GORDON. William was born on 5 Feb 1944 at Sheboygan, Sheboygan County,

Wisconsin. He married Judith RUEHL on 30 Jul 1966.

 

(d) Stewart (Stuart) C.6 GORDON. Stewart was born on 29 Jul 1914. Dale, William, Richard and Stewart was

listed as a son in John Heron GORDON's household on the 1920 Census at Copley, Knox County, Illinois. He

married Gladys S. ONSGARD on 3 Sep 1938. They had no children. Stewart died at an unknown date.

 

(4) James Peter5 GORDON. James was born on 24 May 1882 at Victoria, Knox County, Illinois. He married Mae

Isabel MCCORNACK on 14 Apr 1904 at Victoria, Knox County, Illinois. James was listed as the head of a family on

the 1920 Census at Copley Township, Knox County, Illinois. James was listed as the head of a family on the 1930

Census at Victoria, Knox County, Illinois. The 1930 Census reports that James is employed as a farmer. He was

buried in Aug 1960 at Crown Hill Cemetery, Excelsior Springs, Clay County, Missouri. James died 19 Aug 1960 at

Excelsior Springs, Clay County, Missouri, at age 78.

 

(a) Mary Elizabeth6 GORDON. Mary was born on 19 Jun 1906. Mary was listed as a daughter in James Peter

GORDON's household on the 1920 Census at Copley Township, Knox County, Illinois. She married Mauritz

KASPARSON on 14 Apr 1930. Mary was listed as a daughter in James Peter GORDON's household on the 1930

Census at Victoria, Knox County, Illinois. The 1930 Census reports that James is employed as a farmer. Mary

died Dec 1976 at age 70.

 

(1) Ruth Ann7 KASPARSON. Ruth was born on 15 Oct 1930. Ruth died 22 Feb 1931.

(2) Gordon Theodore7 KASPARSON. Gordon was born on 18 Nov 1932. He married Joyce HELLERY on 9

Sep 1959. He resided, at Abilene, Dickinson County, Kansas, circa 1965. Gordon was employed as a florist.

(3) Charles Richard7 KASPARSON. Charles was born on 18 Jul 1938. He married Carol Sue CAMPBELL on

26 Dec 1959. Charles was divorced from Carol Sue CAMPBELL in 1963. He married Marion WOOD on 22

Jun 1969. He resided, at Trenton, Grundy County, Missouri, circa 1970. Charles was employed as a florist.

 

f. Albinus Nance4 GORDON. Albinus was born on 19 Oct 1854 at Victoria, Knox County, Illinois. They was listed as a

household member of Peter GORDON's house in the 1860 U.S. Census at Victoria, Knox County, Illinois. He was listed

as a household member living with Peter GORDON on the 1870 Census at Copley Township, Knox County, Illinois. He

married Emma Cecilia SMITH on 4 Sep 1877 at Knox County, Illinois. Albinus was listed as the head of a family on the

1900 Census at Copley Township, Knox County, Illinois. He was according to the 1920 U.S. Census, a farmer in 1920 at

Victoria, Knox County, Illinois. Albinus was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Victoria, Knox County,

Illinois. He was buried in May 1923 at Victoria Cemetery, Victoria, Knox County, Illinois. Albinus died 27 May 1923 at

age 68.

 

(1) Peter Thomas5 GORDON. Peter was born on 29 Jul 1878 at Victoria, Knox County, Illinois. Peter, Leroy and Ivan was listed as a son in Albinus Nance GORDON's household on the 1900 Census at Copley Township, Knox

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County, Illinois. He married Iva (UNKNOWN SURNAME) circa 1906. Peter was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Copley Township, Knox County, Illinois. Peter was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Walnut Grove, Knox County, Illinois. In the 1920 Census it is noted that Peter is widowed, age 41 and is employed as a retired farmer. Peter died 21 Oct 1945 at age 67. He was buried in Oct 1945 at Victoria Cemetery, Victoria,

Knox County, Illinois.

 

(2) Leroy (Roy) Smith5 GORDON. Leroy was born on 4 Aug 1883 at Victoria, Knox County, Illinois. Peter, Leroy and Ivan was listed as a son in Albinus Nance GORDON's household on the 1900 Census at Copley Township, Knox County, Illinois. Leroy was listed as a son in Albinus Nance GORDON's household on the 1920 Census at Victoria, Knox County, Illinois. Leroy was listed as a lodger living with an unknown person 's household on the 1930 Census at Compton Hotel, Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California. He married Myrle RICE on 26 May 1934. He was buried in Feb 1949 at Galva, Henry County, Illinois. Leroy died 20 Feb 1949 at age 65.

 

(3) Ivan Reynolds5 GORDON. Ivan was born on 16 Feb 1893 at Victoria, Knox County, Illinois. Peter, Leroy and Ivan was listed as a son in Albinus Nance GORDON's household on the 1900 Census at Copley Township, Knox County, Illinois. He married Marie G. VAN BUREN on 19 Feb 1914. Ivan was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Copley Township, Knox County, Illinois. Ivan died 19 Mar 1971 at age 78.

 

(a) Robert Van Buren6 GORDON. Robert was born on 31 May 1916 at Victoria, Knox County, Illinois. Robert was listed as a son in Ivan Reynolds GORDON's household on the 1930 Census at Copley Township, Knox County, Illinois. He married Pauline VAN HUFFEL on 18 Mar 1935 at Galesburg, Knox County, Illinois. Robert was divorced from Pauline VAN HUFFEL on 20 Mar 1970. He married Jane Henson STEGALL in 1970. They had no children. Robert died 11 Feb 1997 at Tucson, Pima County, Arizona, at age 80.

 

(b) Willard A.6 GORDON. Willard was born in 1918 at Knox County, Illinois. Willard died 1919 at Knox County, Illinois.

 

(c) Frances Jean6 GORDON. Frances was born on 17 Aug 1921 at Victoria, Knox County, Illinois. Frances was listed as a daughter in Ivan Reynolds GORDON's household on the 1930 Census at Copley Township, Knox County, Illinois. She married Stephen A. BIRCH on 28 Mar 1943. Frances graduated from Knox College at Galesburg, Knox County, Illinois, with a Bachelor of Arts in 1943. Jean Birch was the President of the Montana Federation of Republican Women from 1971 to 1974. She was a political activist; secretary for the Republican National Committee, member for Montana.

 

(1) Judith Eileen7 BIRCH. Judith was born on 23 Apr 1946 at Great Falls, Cascade County, Montana. Judith then graduated from Knox College at Galesburg, Knox County, Illinois, with a BA in History, in 1968. Judith was employed as a history teacher and counselor for Great Falls Jr. High School at Great Falls, Cascade County, Montana.

 

(2) Robin7 BIRCH. Robin was born at Great Falls, Cascade County, Montana.

 

g. Jeanette Amy4 GORDON. Jeanette was born in Dec 1857 at Victoria, Knox County, Illinois. They was listed as a household member of Peter GORDON's house in the 1860 U.S. Census at Victoria, Knox County, Illinois. Jeanette died 1 Jan 1865 at age 7. She was buried in Jan 1865 at John Knox Cmty - Old Scotch Cmty, Copley Township, Knox County, Illinois.

 

4. Margaret3 GORDON. Margaret was born on 11 Sep 1820 at Claughreid, Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, 545223N0041813W. She was christened on 11 Sep 1820, at Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland. She married John MCDOWELL on 27 Apr 1843 at Claughreid, Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, 545223N0041813W. She was listed as a household member of John MCDOWELL's house in the 1850 U.S. Census 1850 at Copley Township, Knox County, Illinois. Margaret was listed as John MCDOWELL's wife on the 1880 U.S. Census at Copley Township, Knox County, Illinois. She was buried in Dec 1881 at John Knox Cmty - Old Scotch Cmty, Copley Township, Knox County, Illinois. Margaret died 17 Dec 1881 at Knox County, Illinois, at age 61.

 

a. Amelia G.4 MCDOWELL. Amelia was born circa 1843 at Knox County, Illinois. Amelia died at an unknown date. They was listed as a household member of John MCDOWELL's house in the 1850 U.S. Census 1850 at Copley Township, Knox County, Illinois. Amelia was listed as a daughter in John MCDOWELL's household on the 1880 U.S. Census at Copley Township, Knox County, Illinois.

 

b. John4 MCDOWELL. John was born circa 1847 at Copley Township, Knox County, Illinois. They was listed as a household member of John MCDOWELL's house in the 1850 U.S. Census 1850 at Copley Township, Knox County, Illinois. John died 11 Feb 1878 at Knox County, Illinois. He was buried in Feb 1878 at John Knox Cmty - Old Scotch Cmty, Copley Township, Knox County, Illinois.

 

c. Jannett Gordon4 MCDOWELL. Jannett was born circa 1849 at Copley Township, Knox County, Illinois. They was listed as a household member of John MCDOWELL's house in the 1850 U.S. Census 1850 at Copley Township, Knox County, Illinois. She married John Miller MCKIE on 22 Feb 1872. Jannett died at an unknown date.

 

(1) Margaret5 MCKIE. Margaret was born on 7 Jun 1873. Margaret died 7 Mar 1880 at age 6.

(2) Mary5 MCKIE. Mary was born on 9 Oct 1880. Mary died 15 Sep 1882 at age 1.

 

d. Dewitt D.4 MCDOWELL. Dewitt was born on 17 Oct 1855 at Knox County, Illinois. Dewitt, William, Peter and Fred was listed as a son in John MCDOWELL's household on the 1880 U.S. Census at Copley Township, Knox County,

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Illinois. Dewitt died 6 Aug 1894 at Knox County, Illinois, at age 38. He was buried in 1894 at John Knox Cmty – Old Scotch Cmty, Copley Township, Knox County, Illinois. Dewitt was employed as a farmer.

 

e. William H.4 MCDOWELL. William was born on 28 Nov 1856 at Knox County, Illinois. William was employed as a farmer. Dewitt, William, Peter and Fred was listed as a son in John MCDOWELL's household on the 1880 U.S. Census at Copley Township, Knox County, Illinois. William died 28 Feb 1905 at age 48.

 

f. Peter A.4 MCDOWELL. Peter was born circa 1859. Peter died at an unknown date. Peter was employed as a farmer. Dewitt, William, Peter and Fred was listed as a son in John MCDOWELL's household on the 1880 U.S. Census at Copley Township, Knox County, Illinois.

 

g. Fred R.4 MCDOWELL. Fred was born circa 1861 at Knox County, Illinois. Fred died at an unknown date. Fred was employed as a farmer. Dewitt, William, Peter and Fred was listed as a son in John MCDOWELL's household on the 1880 U.S. Census at Copley Township, Knox County, Illinois.

 

h. Cora S. W.4 MCDOWELL. Cora was born on 3 Apr 1865 at Knox County, Illinois. She married James A. SHAW. Amelia and Cora was listed as a daughter in John MCDOWELL's household on the 1880 U.S. Census at Copley Township, Knox County, Illinois. Cora died 8 Feb 1905 at Knox County, Illinois, at age 39. She was buried in 1905 at John Knox Cmty - Old Scotch Cmty, Copley Township, Knox County, Illinois.

 

5. Alexander3 GORDON. Alexander was born on 6 Apr 1823 at Claughreid, Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, 545223N0041813W. He was christened on 6 Apr 1823, at Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland. He was listed as a member of James GORDON's household in the 1841 census at Claughreid, Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, 545223N0041813W. He married Johanna GOODMAN circa 1845 at Knox County, Illinois. Alexander died 22 Aug 1852 at Knox County, Illinois, at age 29. He was buried in Aug 1852 at John Knox Cmty - Old Scotch Cmty, Copley Township, Knox County, Illinois.

 

a. Maggie4 GORDON. Maggie was born at Knox County, Illinois. Maggie died at an unknown date.

 

b. John Alexander4 GORDON. John was born at Knox County, Illinois. John died at an unknown date.

 

c. James Philander4 GORDON. James was born on 13 Jul 1849 at Altona, Walnut Grove, Knox County, Illinois. He

married Emily (Emma) Anthhus RICHARDS on 11 Jun 1872 at Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska. James died 2 Aug

1897 at San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, California, at age 48.

 

James was clubbed to death with a brass rail from the headboard as he slept. His business partner was suspected in the

murder because he ended up with virtually all of the business and James wife, Emma, was left with almost nothing. He

was buried in Aug 1899 at Saint Paul, Howard County, Nebraska. James was county treasurer and school director in

Howard Co, Nebraska. He was also involved in real estate and land holdings.

 

(1) (Unknown Given Name)5 GORDON. (Unknown was born on 22 Nov 1872 at Saint Paul, Howard County, Nebraska. (Unknown died at an unknown date . died in infancy.

 

(2) (Unknown Given Name)5 GORDON. (Unknown was born on 18 Nov 1873 at Saint Paul, Howard County, Nebraska. (Unknown died at an unknown date . died in infancy.

 

(3) William5 GORDON. William was born on 25 Oct 1874 at Saint Paul, Howard County, Nebraska. William died 20 Feb 1879 at Saint Paul, Howard County, Nebraska, at age 4.

 

(4) Rena M. (Mahalie)5 GORDON. Rena was born on 7 Jul 1876 at Saint Paul, Howard County, Nebraska. She married Winfield S. WILLARD in 1904. Rena was listed as Winfield S. WILLARD's wife on the 1910 Census at Arapahoe, Furnas County, Nebraska. Rena was listed as Winfield S. WILLARD's wife on the 1920 Census at Arapahoe, Furnas County, Nebraska. Rena was listed as Winfield S. WILLARD's wife on the 1930 Census at Arapahoe, Furnas County, Nebraska. In the 1930 Census, Winfiied's brother, Lambert R. Willard (age 72) is also living in this household. Rena died 4 Dec 1949 at Arapahoe, Furnas County, Nebraska, at age 73.

 

(a) Winfield W.6 WILLARD. Winfield was born on 10 Aug 1916 at Arapahoe, Furnas County, Nebraska. Winfield was listed as a son in Winfield S. WILLARD's household on the 1920 Census at Arapahoe, Furnas County, Nebraska. Winfield was listed as a son in Winfield S. WILLARD's household on the 1930 Census at Arapahoe, Furnas County, Nebraska. In the 1930 Census, Winfiied's brother, Lambert R. Willard (age 72) is also living in this household. Winfield died 9 Nov 1996 at age 80.

 

(5) Eva A.5 GORDON. Eva was born on 2 Apr 1878 at Saint Paul, Howard County, Nebraska. She married George F. PHELPS on 28 Dec 1903. Eva was listed as George F. PHELPS's wife on the 1910 Census at Grant, Frontier County, Nebraska. Eva was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Holbrook, Furnas County, Nebraska. Eva died 23 Nov 1954 at age 76. She was buried in Nov 1954 at Cambridge, Furnas County, Nebraska.

 

(a) Emma M.6 PHELPS. Emma died at an unknown date. Emma was born circa 1907 at Nebraska. Emma was listed as a daughter in George F. PHELPS's household on the 1910 Census at Grant, Frontier County, Nebraska. Emma was listed as a daughter in Eva A. GORDON's household on the 1930 Census at Holbrook, Furnas County, Nebraska.

 

(b) Edward G.6 PHELPS. Edward died at an unknown date. Edward was born circa 1909 at Nebraska. Edward was listed as a son in George F. PHELPS's household on the 1910 Census at Grant, Frontier County, Nebraska.

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(c) Clarence G.6 PHELPS. Clarence died at an unknown date. Clarence was born circa 1910 at Nebraska. Clarence and George was listed as a son in Eva A. GORDON's household on the 1930 Census at Holbrook, Furnas County, Nebraska.

 

(d) George D.6 PHELPS. George was born circa 1917 at Nebraska. Clarence and George was listed as a son in Eva A. GORDON's household on the 1930 Census at Holbrook, Furnas County, Nebraska.

 

(6) Cora B.5 GORDON. Cora was born on 10 Feb 1880 at Saint Paul, Howard County, Nebraska. She married J. G. PACE. She married George MCBRIDE on 2 Sep 1903. They had no children. Cora died 1 Jan 1961 at age 80. She was buried in Jan 1961 at Saint Paul, Howard County, Nebraska.

 

(7) Inez5 GORDON. Inez was born on 8 Dec 1881 at Saint Paul, Howard County, Nebraska. She married Alex T. NELSON on 18 Jul 1903. Inez died 27 Dec 1976 at age 95. She was buried at Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska.

 

(a) Edward Gordon6 NELSON. Edward was born on 4 Nov 1905 at Saint Paul, Howard County, Nebraska. He married Mildred ROBINSON on 19 Jun 1930. Edward died 9 Apr 1994 at Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida, at age 88.

 

(b) Phyllis Viola6 NELSON. Phyllis was born on 5 Jul 1910 at Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska. She married Morgan MYERS on 26 Oct 1934.

 

(c) Rena May6 NELSON. Rena was born on 25 Nov 1913 at Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska. She married Paul WRIGHT on 26 Sep 1936.

 

(d) Virdeen Sadie6 NELSON. Virdeen was born on 17 Jul 1915 at Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska. She married Gail TURNER on 5 Sep 1936. She married Ray KOKEN after 1973.

 

(e) Stella Louise6 NELSON. Stella was born on 4 Feb 1919 at Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska. Stella died 5 Jul 1922 at Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, at age 3. She was buried in Jul 1922 at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska.

 

(f) Orville6 NELSON. Orville was born on 7 May 1925 at Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska. He married Katherine COX on 27 Sep 1949. Orville died 5 Dec 1980 at age 55. He was buried in Dec 1980 at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska.

 

(8) Ida E.5 GORDON. Ida was born on 11 Dec 1883 at Saint Paul, Howard County, Nebraska. She married Robert H. PINKERTON on 6 Jun 1908. Ida was listed as Robert H. PINKERTON's wife on the 1910 Census at Arcadia, Valley County, Nebraska. Ida was listed as Robert H. PINKERTON's wife on the 1920 Census at Stoneham, Weld County, Colorado. Ida was listed as Robert H. PINKERTON's wife on the 1930 Census at New Raymer, Weld County, Colorado. Ida died 2 Mar 1962 at age 78. She was buried in Mar 1962 at Sterling, Logan County, Colorado.

 

(a) Gordon J.6 PINKERTON. Gordon was born on 12 Apr 1909 at Nebraska. Gordon was listed as a son in Robert H. PINKERTON's household on the 1910 Census at Arcadia, Valley County, Nebraska. Gordon and Robert was listed as a son in Robert H. PINKERTON's household on the 1920 Census at Stoneham, Weld County, Colorado. He married Nellie C. (UNKNOWN SURNAME). He was according to the 1930 U.S. Census, a railway clerk in 1930 at Denver, Denver County, Colorado. Gordon was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Denver, Denver County, Colorado. He married Sara F. PAUL THACKER on 11 Apr 1961 at Napa County, California. Gordon died 4 Dec 1963 at Riverside, Riverside County, California, at age 54.

 

(b) Dorothy6 PINKERTON. Dorothy died at an unknown date. Dorothy was born circa 1912 at Nebraska. Dorothy, Caroline and Elizabeth was listed as a daughter in Robert H. PINKERTON's household on the 1920 Census at Stoneham, Weld County, Colorado. She was according to the 1930 U.S. Cenus, a public school teacher in 1930 at New Raymer, Weld County, Colorado. Dorothy, Caroline and Elizabeth was listed as a daughter in Robert H. PINKERTON's household on the 1930 Census at New Raymer, Weld County, Colorado.

 

(c) Robert W.6 PINKERTON. Robert was born circa 1916 at Nebraska. Gordon and Robert was listed as a son in Robert H. PINKERTON's household on the 1920 Census at Stoneham, Weld County, Colorado. Robert was listed as a son in Robert H. PINKERTON's household on the 1930 Census at New Raymer, Weld County, Colorado. Robert died at an unknown date.

 

(d) Caroline F.6 PINKERTON. Caroline died at an unknown date. Caroline was born circa 1917 at Nebraska. Dorothy, Caroline and Elizabeth was listed as a daughter in Robert H. PINKERTON's household on the 1920 Census at Stoneham, Weld County, Colorado. Dorothy, Caroline and Elizabeth was listed as a daughter in Robert H. PINKERTON's household on the 1930 Census at New Raymer, Weld County, Colorado.

 

(e) Elizabeth A.6 PINKERTON. Elizabeth died at an unknown date. Elizabeth was born circa 1919 at Colorado. Dorothy, Caroline and Elizabeth was listed as a daughter in Robert H. PINKERTON's household on the 1920 Census at Stoneham, Weld County, Colorado. Dorothy, Caroline and Elizabeth was listed as a daughter in Robert H. PINKERTON's household on the 1930 Census at New Raymer, Weld County, Colorado.

 

(9) Minnie H.5 GORDON. Minnie was born on 28 Nov 1885 at Saint Paul, Howard County, Nebraska. She married William Francis GREENLEE on 21 Jun 1905 at Nebraska. She resided, at Oshkosh, Garden County, Nebraska. Minnie died at an unknown date. Minnie was listed as William Francis GREENLEE's wife on the 1920 Census at Lost Creek, Garden County, Nebraska. Minnie was listed as William Francis GREENLEE's wife on the 1930 Census at ________________________________________________________________

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Oshkosh, Garden County, Nebraska. Minnie died 5 Feb 1992 at Oshkosh, Garden County, Nebraska, at age 106. 505-62-4583.

 

(a) Geraldine6 GREENLEE. Geraldine was born circa 1907 at Nebraska. Geraldine and Devere was listed as a daughter in William Francis GREENLEE's household on the 1920 Census at Lost Creek, Garden County, Nebraska. Geraldine, Vashti and Betty was listed as a daughter in William Francis GREENLEE's household on the 1930 Census at Oshkosh, Garden County, Nebraska.

 

(b) Devere6 GREENLEE. Devere was born circa 1910 at Nebraska. Geraldine and Devere was listed as a daughter in William Francis GREENLEE's household on the 1920 Census at Lost Creek, Garden County, Nebraska.

 

(c) William F.6 GREENLEE. William was born circa 1913 at Nebraska. William, Max and Melvin was listed as a son in William Francis GREENLEE's household on the 1920 Census at Lost Creek, Garden County, Nebraska. William, Max, Melvin and Charles was listed as a son in William Francis GREENLEE's household on the 1930 Census at Oshkosh, Garden County, Nebraska.

 

(d) Max Eugene6 GREENLEE. Max was born circa 1916 at Nebraska. William, Max and Melvin was listed as a son in William Francis GREENLEE's household on the 1920 Census at Lost Creek, Garden County, Nebraska. William, Max, Melvin and Charles was listed as a son in William Francis GREENLEE's household on the 1930 Census at Oshkosh, Garden County, Nebraska.

 

(e) Melvin K.6 GREENLEE. Melvin was born circa 1918 at Nebraska. William, Max and Melvin was listed as a son in William Francis GREENLEE's household on the 1920 Census at Lost Creek, Garden County, Nebraska. William, Max, Melvin and Charles was listed as a son in William Francis GREENLEE's household on the 1930 Census at Oshkosh, Garden County, Nebraska.

 

(f) Vashti6 GREENLEE. Vashti was born circa 1921 at Nebraska. Geraldine, Vashti and Betty was listed as a daughter in William Francis GREENLEE's household on the 1930 Census at Oshkosh, Garden County, Nebraska.

 

(g) Charles E.6 GREENLEE. Charles was born circa 1922 at Nebraska. William, Max, Melvin and Charles was listed as a son in William Francis GREENLEE's household on the 1930 Census at Oshkosh, Garden County, Nebraska.

 

(h) Betty Ivy6 GREENLEE. Betty was born circa 1924 at Nebraska. Geraldine, Vashti and Betty was listed as a daughter in William Francis GREENLEE's household on the 1930 Census at Oshkosh, Garden County, Nebraska.

 

(10) Winnie Lou5 GORDON. Winnie was born on 12 Nov 1887 at Saint Paul, Howard County, Nebraska. She married Jesse Fielding STEELE on 2 Jun 1909. She was according to the 1930 U.S. Census, a public school teacher in 1930 at Tooele, Tooele County, Utah. Winnie was listed as Jesse Fielding STEELE's wife on the 1930 Census at Tooele, Tooele County, Utah. Winnie died 4 Jan 1965 at Tooele, Tooele County, Utah, at age 77. She was buried on 7 Jan 1965 at in West-10-10-4-E, Salt Lake City Cemetery, Salt Lake City, Utah.

 

(a) John Gordon6 STEELE. John was born on 27 Apr 1910 at Saint Paul, Howard County, Nebraska. He married Lillian ENGLAND. John and Jesse was listed as a son in Jesse Fielding STEELE's household on the 1930 Census at Tooele, Tooele County, Utah. He married Thelma PICKETT on 28 Aug 1971 at Reno, Nevada. John died 1 Mar 2001 at Chandler, Maricopa County, Arizona, at age 90.

 

(1) Patricia7 STEELE

(2) John7 STEELE

(3) Robert7 STEELE

(4) Michelle7 STEELE

(5) Richard Gordon7 STEELE. Richard was born on 21 Nov 1933. Richard died 27 Mar 2000 at Whitehorse, Smith County, Texas, at age 66.

 

(b) LaPrele6 STEELE married Lawrence RASMUSSEN. LaPrele was born on 6 Dec 1913 at Utah. She was census 1930 on 10 Apr 1930 at Tooele, Tooele County, Utah. LaPrele was listed as a daughter in Jesse Fielding STEELE's household on the 1930 Census at Tooele, Tooele County, Utah. She married Lawrence RASMUSSEN. LaPrele died 12 Oct 2000 at Vancouver, Clark County, Washington, at age 86.

 

(1) Christian Steele7 RASMUSSEN

(2) Anton Jesse7 RASMUSSEN

(3) Joy Ann7 RASMUSSEN

(4) Randy Gordon7 RASMUSSEN

(c) Jesse Fielding6 STEELE Jr married Jacqueline Cecelia ROBINSON. Jesse was born on 27 Jun 1921 at Utah. He was census 1930 on 10 Apr 1930 at Tooele, Tooele County, Utah. John and Jesse was listed as a son in

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Jesse Fielding STEELE's household on the 1930 Census at Tooele, Tooele County, Utah. Jesse died Jun 1978 at Payson, Utah County, Utah.

 

(1) Candy Lou7 STEELE

(2) Kitty Sue7 STEELE

(3) Holly Carol7 STEELE

(4) Jesse Fielding7 STEELE III

(5) Gordon William7 STEELE

 

(11) Grover J.5 GORDON. Grover was born on 18 Mar 1889 at Saint Paul, Howard County, Nebraska. He was according to the 1910 U.S. Census, a farm laborer in 1910 at Grant, Frontier County, Nebraska. David and Grover was listed as a brother-in-law in George F. PHELPS's household on the 1910 Census at Grant, Frontier County, Nebraska. He married Inez LONG on 2 Jun 1929. Grover died 5 Jun 1960 at age 71.

 

(12) Lester5 GORDON. Lester was born on 28 Jan 1891 at Saint Paul, Howard County, Nebraska. Lester died 6 Feb 1891 at Saint Paul, Howard County, Nebraska.

 

(13) David P.5 GORDON. David was born on 20 Feb 1892 at Saint Paul, Howard County, Nebraska. He was according to the 1910 U.S. Census, a farm laborer in 1910 at Grant, Frontier County, Nebraska. David and Grover was listed as a brother-in-law in George F. PHELPS's household on the 1910 Census at Grant, Frontier County, Nebraska. His World War I Draft Registration card states that he was born in St. Paul, Nebraska on February 20, 1892. He is self-employed as a farmer in Grant, Frontier County, Nebraska. He is single, claims exemption from the draft due to a physical disability. He is medium height, medium build, light blue eyes and light hair. David died at an unknown date. He was buried at Saint Paul, Howard County, Nebraska.

 

(14) Herron (Harry) E.5 GORDON. Herron was born on 11 Oct 1894 at Saint Paul, Howard County, Nebraska. He

married Elsie A. FREY on 29 Aug 1923. He was according to the 1930 U.S. Census, a farmer in 1930 at Grant,

Frontier County, Nebraska. Herron was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Grant, Frontier County,

Nebraska. He married Inez LONG. Herron died 10 Mar 1971 at age 76.

 

(a) June A.6 GORDON. June died at an unknown date. June was born circa 1925 at Nebraska. June was listed as a daughter in Herron (Harry) E. GORDON's household on the 1930 Census at Grant, Frontier County, Nebraska.

 

(b) Harry E.6 GORDON. Harry died at an unknown date. Harry was born circa 1926 at Nebraska. Harry was listed as a son in Herron (Harry) E. GORDON's household on the 1930 Census at Grant, Frontier County, Nebraska.

 

d. Jean4 GORDON. Jean was born on 2 Jul 1845 at Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland. Jean died at an unknown date. She was christened on 13 Oct 1845, at Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland.

 

e. Agnes4 GORDON. Agnes was born on 27 Jul 1845 at Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland. Agnes died at an unknown date. She was christened on 13 Oct 1845, at Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland.

 

6. David3 GORDON. David was born on 25 May 1827 at Claughreid, Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, 545223N0041813W. He was listed as a member of James GORDON's household in the 1841 census at Claughreid, Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, 545223N0041813W. He was listed as a brother in Peter GORDON's household on the 1880 Census at Copley Township, Knox County, Illinois. David died 4 Jul 1896 at Knox County, Illinois, at age 69. He was buried in Jul 1896 at Victoria Cemetery, Victoria, Knox County, Illinois. David and his nephew, Harry Gordon, were bringing in the cows on the latter's farm for evening milking. A bull in the herd was angered when prodded to move, knocked David down and trampled him to death. He died unmarried at the age of 69.

 

a. William4 GORDON was born illegitimate on 24 Nov 1845 at Blackcraig, Minnigaff Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland  545722N0042651W. He was christened on 2 Mar 1846, at Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland. OPR for Kirkmabreck Parish reads: Gordon, William - Illigitimate son of David Gordon, Claughried, and Grace Smith, Blackcraig Minnigaff - Born 24th Nov, Baptised 2nd March (1846). They was listed as William SMITH's grandson in the 1851 census at Blackcraig, Minnigaff Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, 545722N0042651W. They was listed as William SMITH's grandson in the 1861 census at Minnigaff Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland. William died at an unknown date.

 

b. Agnes4 GORDON was born illegitimate circa 1847 at Blackcraig, Minnigaff Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, 545722N0042651W. She was listed as William SMITH's granddaughter in the 1851 census at Blackcraig, Minnigaff Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, 545722N0042651W. She was listed as William SMITH's granddaughter in the 1861 census at Minnigaff Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland.

 

Printed on: 18 Feb 2009

Prepared by:

Warren M "Sandy" Gordon

4651 175th Ave SE

Bellevue, WA 98006

sandy@gordonmail.org

425-641-9920

www.gordons.ws

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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