John Benton Gordon1,2

b. October 1864, d. 2 September 1933
Family
Father*John Gordon2 b. 29 Jul 1824, d. 23 Apr 1906
Mother*Sarah P. Funk2 b. 1830, d. 10 Sep 1873
Birth*October 1864John Benton Gordon was born in October 1864 in Morgan County, Illinois.3,4,5,6 
(Son) Census US 187029 July 1870John was enumerated on the 1870 census taken on 29 July 1870 in the household of his parents in Lynnville, Morgan County, Illinois. He was 7 years old.2 
Education* His brother Frank described John as "not much of a farm boy" preferring to read and study instead of work in the fields. He said John clerked in a law office instead. When he was about 20 years old John went to business college in Jacksonville, Morgan County. On completion of his course he moved to Aurora, Hamilton County, Nebraska, where he became clerk in the law office of his brother-in-law, Alfred Whitman Agee.1 
Marriage*18 September 1893He married Maude Annette Gillham, daughter of William Asbury Gillham and Rebecca Ann Waits, on 18 September 1893 in Scott County, Illinois.7,1,8 
Relocation*1894Following their marriage, John and Maude moved to Seattle, Washington, and were settled there by 1894. John was admitted to the bar and became a lawyer without ever attending law school. He had learned his law by studying at home and working in law offices.1 
Census US 1900*8 June 1900Maude and John B. Gordon appeared on the 1900 census taken on 7 and 8 June 1900 in Ward 7 at 1008 E. Lake Avenue N, Seattle, King County, Washington. John was 35 years of age and a lawyer, and Maude was 34 and keeping house. They rented their home which was a house. They had been married for six years and Maude had given birth to two children, both of whom were living and enumerated with their parents in 1900. Martha G. was 5 years old and Helen B. was 2. Also residing with the family was a male boarder, 21 years old who worked as a telephone operator.6 
Relationship Note*John Benton Gordon and his brother Frank T. Gordon were probably good friends with their second cousin James B. Gordon. Their fathers were first cousins and their extended families grew up together in Lynnville, Morgan County, Illinois. On the 1900 census, James and Frank were enumerated with only one household between them on the same census page in Lynnville, and both James and Frank reported the same occupation of dry goods and grocer. John had left Lynnville to learn the law profession, come back to Lynnville to marry in 1893 and had settled in Ward 7 of Seattle, King County, Washington, in time to be enumerated there in 1900. By the 1910 census, both James and Frank were also in Seattle. Frank as a lodger in Ward 7 and James and Lillie renting a house in Ward 14.9,10,11,12 
Census US 1910*15 April 1910Maude and John B. Gordon were enumerated on the 1910 census taken on 15 April 1910 in Ward 7 at 422 Tenth Avenue North, Seattle, King County, Washington. John was 45 years of age and a judge in the Municipal Court, and Maude was also 45. They owned their home with a mortgage, had been married for 17 years, and Maude had given birth to two children, both of whom were enumerated with their parents in 1910. Martha G. was 15, and Helen R. was 13, and both were attending school. Their nephew, John R. Gordon, son of John's brother Frank, also resided in their household in 1910. He was 20 years old, attending school and working as a salesman in a store. Maude's parents had both died, and Maude's sister, Martha G. Gillham, was another member of the Gordon household in 1910. She was single and 48 years of age.13 
Occupation* He was a Superior Court clerk for a few years in Seattle before being appointed Seattle's Police Judge. His brother Frank was a clerk in his court for a time. John was known as "the kindly and popular jurist who presided over the Police Court", which he did for 29 years.1 
Census US 1920*10 January 1920Maude and John B. Gordon appeared on the 1920 census taken on 9 and 10 January 1920 at Bellerive Ave North, Apt. 204, Seattle, King County, Washington. John was 55 years of age and working as a judge and justice of the peace, and Maude was 54. They were empty-nesters and rented their apartment.14 
Residence*1923From about 1923, John and Maude lived at 3116 35th Avenue South, Seattle.1 
Census US 1930*16 April 1930Maude and John B. Gordon appeared on the 1930 census taken on 16 April 1930 at 3116 30 Avenue S, Seattle, King County, Washington. They were both 65 years of age, and John was the Police Judge for the city of Seattle and worked at City Hall. They owned their home which was a house valued at $8,000 and had a radio set.15 
Death*2 September 1933He died on 2 September 1933 in his chambers in Seattle at about age 691 
Burial* and was buried in Section 8 of Evergreen-Washeilli Memorial Park, Seattle.1 

Family

 Maude Annette Gillham b. 12 Mar 1865, d. 1 Jul 1957
Children 1.Martha G. Gordon6 b. Oct 1894, d. 1979
 2.Helen B. Gordon6 b. 13 Oct 1896, d. 1972

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, John Benton Gordon, Memorial# 87248543. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S37] 1870 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of John and Sarah Gordon, Lynnville, Morgan, Illinois; Roll: M593_263; Page: 576B; Family History Library Film: 545762. Hereinafter cited as 1870 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S37] 1870 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of John and Sarah Gordon, Lynnville, Morgan, Illinois; Roll: M593_263; Page: 576B; Family History Library Film: 545762, his age recorded as 7 and his year of birth estimated as 1863.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, John Benton Gordon, Memorial# 87248543, recording his birth as 1855 in Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois.
  5. [S1701] Illinois, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1800-1940, online at www.ancestry.com, John B. Gordon and Maude Gillham, Scott County, 18 September 1893, referencing Film Number: 001311776, his age recorded as 29 and his year of birth estimated as 1864. Hereinafter cited as Illinois, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1800-1940.
  6. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of John B. and Maude Gordon, Seattle Ward 7, King, Washington; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 0111; FHL microfilm: 1241745. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S1701] Illinois, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1800-1940, online at www.ancestry.com, John B. Gordon and Maude Gillham, Scott County, 18 September 1893, referencing Film Number: 001311776.
  8. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Maude Annette (Gillham) Gordon, Memorial# 87248746.
  9. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of James B. and Lillie A. Gordon, Lynnville, Morgan, Illinois; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0096; FHL microfilm: 1240331.
  10. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Frank T. and Minnie S. Gordon, Lynnville, Morgan, Illinois; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0096; FHL microfilm: 1240331.
  11. [S40] 1910 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of G.E. and M. Lacey, Seattle Ward 7, King, Washington; Roll: T624_1660; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 0127; FHL microfilm: 1375673. Hereinafter cited as 1910 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S40] 1910 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of James B. and Lillie A. Gordon, Seattle Ward 14, King, Washington; Roll: T624_1661; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 0219; FHL microfilm: 1375674.
  13. [S40] 1910 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of James B. and Maud Gordon, Seattle Ward 7, King, Washington; Roll: T624_1660; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0138; FHL microfilm: 1375673.
  14. [S73] 1920 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of John B. and Maude G. Gordon, Seattle, King, Washington; Roll: T625_1928; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 188. Hereinafter cited as 1920 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S91] 1930 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of John B. and Maude G. Gordon, Seattle, King, Washington; Page: 39B; Enumeration District: 0193; FHL microfilm: 2342236. Hereinafter cited as 1930 United States Federal Census.

John R. Gordon1

b. January 1890
Family
Father*Frank T. Gordon1 b. 18 May 1867, d. Jan 1967
Mother*Minnie L. Smith1 b. Sep 1866, d. 1903
Birth*January 1890John R. Gordon was born in January 1890 in Illinois.1 
(Son) Census US 19001 June 1900John was enumerated on the 1900 census taken on 1 June 1900 in the household of his parents in Lynnville, Morgan County, Illinois. He was 10 years old and attending school.1 
(Nephew) Census US 191015 April 1910John appeared on the 1910 census taken on 15 April 1910 in the household of his uncle John B. Gordon in Ward 7 at 422 Tenth Avenue North, Seattle, King County, Washington. He was 20 years old, attending school and worked as a salesman in a store.2 

Citations

  1. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Frank T. and Minnie S. Gordon, Lynnville, Morgan, Illinois; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0096; FHL microfilm: 1240331. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S40] 1910 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of James B. and Maud Gordon, Seattle Ward 7, King, Washington; Roll: T624_1660; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0138; FHL microfilm: 1375673. Hereinafter cited as 1910 United States Federal Census.

Leroy Gordon1

b. 17 June 1874, d. 21 June 1948
Family
Birth*17 June 1874Leroy Gordon was born on 17 June 1874 in New York.2 
Marriage*23 December 1891He married first Matilda A. Jones on 23 December 1891 in Ripley, Chautauqua County, New York.3,2,1 
(Husband) Death23 April 1936Leroy became a widower when Matilda Ann (Jones) Gordon died on 23 April 1936 at age 69.4,5 
Marriage*1938He married second, as her second husband, Blanche Mabel (Davis) Cheeseman about 1938. They had both been widowed.2,6 
Death*21 June 1948He died on 21 June 1948 in Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania, at age 742 
Burial* and was buried as Lee Roy Richard Gordon, with his first wife, in North East Cemetery, North East, Erie County.2,3 

Family 1

 Matilda A. Jones b. 25 Nov 1866, d. 23 Apr 1936

Family 2

 Blanche Davis b. 25 Nov 1882, d. 1 Mar 1958

Citations

  1. [S1959] New York State, Marriage Index, 1881-1967, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Leroy Gordon and Matilda A Jones on 23 December 1891 in Ripley, New York, USA, citing Certificate# 23593 and referencing New York State Department of Health; Albany, NY, USA; New York State Marriage Index. Hereinafter cited as New York State, Marriage Index, 1881-1967.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Lee Roy Richard Gordon, Memorial# 54170417. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Matilda A (Jones) Gordon, Memorial# 54170396.
  4. [S1814] Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1968, online at www.ancestry.com, death of Matilda Ann Gordon, certificate# 40387, age 69, married to Leroy Gordon, born on 25 November 1866 in Ripley, New York, died on 23 April 1936 in North East, Erie County, Pennsylvania, USA, father Robert Jones, born in New York, mother's maiden name Homeset. Hereinafter cited as Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1968.
  5. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Matilda A (Jones) Gordon, Memorial# 54170396, reporting her date of death as 21 November 1936.
  6. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Blanche Mabel (Davis) Cheeseman, Memorial# 116248931.

Lilly E. Gordon1,2

b. 15 November 1855, d. 4 September 1912
Family
Father*John Gordon3 b. 29 Jul 1824, d. 23 Apr 1906
Mother*Sarah P. Funk3 b. 1830, d. 10 Sep 1873
Birth*15 November 1855She was born as Lilla Eugenia Victoria Gordon on 15 November 1855 in Morgan County, Illinois.2,3,1 
Name VariationShe was called Lillie, sometimes spelled "Lilly" and other times "Lillie."4,1 
(Daughter) Census US 186023 June 1860Lilla was enumerated on the 1860 census taken on 23 June 1860 in the household of her parents in Lynnville, Morgan County, Illinois. She was 5 years old.3 
(Daughter) Census US 187029 July 1870Lilly appeared as "Lilliea" on the 1870 census taken on 29 July 1870 in the household of her parents in Lynnville, Morgan County, Illinois. She was 14 years old and had attended school within the year.5 
Marriage*14 June 1875She married, as his first wife, Alfred Whitman Agee, son of Alfred Agee and Catherine Armstrong Cooper, on 14 June 1875 in Morgan County, Illinois.6,2 
Relocation*Lilly E. Agee and Alfred W. Agee moved to Aurora, Hamilton County, Nebraska.7 
Census US 1880*18 June 1880Lilly and Alfred W. Agee were enumerated on the 1880 census taken on 18 June 1880 in Aurora, Hamilton County, Nebraska. Alfred was 29 years of age and an attorney at law, and Lilly was 24 and keeping house. The couple's two children were enumerated with their parents. Retta M. was 4 years old and Royal G. was 1. Also in their household in 1880 was a 16-year-old servant who was housekeeing.1 
Census US 1900*12 June 1900Lillie and Alfred W. Agee appeared on the 1900 census taken on 12 June 1900 at 1547 Twenty Fourth Street, in Ward 4, Ogden, Weber County, Utah. Alfred was 49 years of age, a lawyer, and owned their home, which was a house, free of mortgage. Lillie E. was 44. The couple had been married for 25 years. Lillie had given birth to four children, all of whom were living, single, and were enumerated in their parents' household in 1900. Auretta M. (Auretta May Agee) was 24 years old and a school teacher, Royal G. (Robert Gordon Agee) was 21 and a clerk in a railroad freight office, "Autum" L. (Arthur Livingston Agee) was 19 and a musician, and Alfred R. (Alfred Ralph Agee) was 9 and attending school.4 
Death*4 September 1912She died of pulmonary tuberculosis on 4 September 1912 in Ogden, Weber County, Utah, at age 568,2 
Burial* and was buried in Section K, Lot 88 of Diamond Grove Cemetery, Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois.2 

Family

 Alfred Whitman Agee b. 18 Nov 1850, d. 4 Oct 1938

Citations

  1. [S23] 1880 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Alfred W. and Lilly E. Agee, Aurora, Hamilton, Nebraska; Roll: 750; Page: 322C; Enumeration District: 098. Hereinafter cited as 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Lilly (Gordon) Agee, Memorial# 29256990. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  3. [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of John and Sarah Gordon, their surname transcribed as "Jordon" by Ancestry.com, Lynnville, Morgan, Illinois; Roll: M653_213; Page: 475; Family History Library Film: 803213. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Alfred W. and Lillie E. Agee, Ogden Ward 4, Weber, Utah; Page: 22; Enumeration District: 0191; FHL microfilm: 1241688. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S37] 1870 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of John and Sarah Gordon, Lynnville, Morgan, Illinois; Roll: M593_263; Page: 576B; Family History Library Film: 545762. Hereinafter cited as 1870 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S1681] Illinois, U.S., Marriage Index, 1860-1920, online at www.ancestry.com, Alfred W. Agee and Lillie E. Gordon, Morgan County, 14 June 1875. Hereinafter cited as Illinois, U.S., Marriage Index, 1860-1920.
  7. [S1705] NEGenWeb Project Resource Center On-Line Library, online at http://www.usgennet.org/usa/ne/topic/resources/OLLibrary/, Twentieth Legislature of Nebraska -- 1887, Alfred W. Agee, pages 44-45 at http://www.usgennet.org/usa/ne/topic/resources/OLLibrary/…. Hereinafter cited as NEGenWeb Project Resource Center On-Line Library.
  8. [S1702] Utah, U.S., Death and Military Death Certificates, 1904-1961, online at www.ancestry.com, attaching a copy of the Death Certificate of Lillie E. Agee, Weber County, 4 September 1912, referencing Utah State Archives; Salt Lake City, Utah; Series Number: 81448. Hereinafter cited as Utah, U.S., Death and Military Death Certificates, 1904-1961.

Louise Gordon1

b. 3 May 1858, d. 19 January 1946
Family
Father*John Gordon1 b. 29 Jul 1824, d. 23 Apr 1906
Mother*Sarah P. Funk1 b. 1830, d. 10 Sep 1873
Birth*3 May 1858Clara Louise Gordon was born on 3 May 1858 in Morgan County, Illinois. She was called Louise.1 
(Daughter) Census US 186023 June 1860Louise appeared as a "son Louis" on the 1860 census taken on 23 June 1860 in the household of her parents in Lynnville, Morgan County, Illinois. She was 3 years old.2 
(Daughter) Census US 187029 July 1870Louise was enumerated on the 1870 census taken on 29 July 1870 in the household of her parents in Lynnville, Morgan County, Illinois. She was 12 years old and had attended school within the year.3 
(Daughter) Census US 18805 June 1880Louise appeared as "Lute" on the 1880 census in the household of her father and stepmother taken on 5 June 1880 at 126 College Avenue, Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois. She was 22 years old.4 
Marriage*30 July 1918She married, as his second wife, her deceased sister's husband Alfred Whitman Agee, son of Alfred Agee and Catherine Armstrong Cooper, on 30 July 1918 in Weber County, Utah.5 
(Wife) Death4 October 1938Louise became a widow when Alfred Whitman Agee died on 4 October 1938 at age 87.6 
Death*19 January 1946She died on 19 January 1946 in Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois, at age 871 
Burial* and was buried with her sister and husband in Section K, Lot 88 in Diamond Grove Cemetery, Jacksonville.1 

Family

 Alfred Whitman Agee b. 18 Nov 1850, d. 4 Oct 1938

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Louise G. Agee, Memorial# 29283258. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of John and Sarah Gordon, their surname transcribed as "Jordon" by Ancestry.com, Lynnville, Morgan, Illinois; Roll: M653_213; Page: 475; Family History Library Film: 803213. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S37] 1870 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of John and Sarah Gordon, Lynnville, Morgan, Illinois; Roll: M593_263; Page: 576B; Family History Library Film: 545762. Hereinafter cited as 1870 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S23] 1880 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of John and Emma Gordon, Jacksonville, Morgan, Illinois; Roll: 238; Page: 193A; Enumeration District: 170. Hereinafter cited as 1880 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S1703] Utah, Select County Marriages, 1887-1937, online at www.ancestry.com, Alfred Whitman Agee and Clara Louise Gordon, Weber County, 30 July 1918, referencing FHL Film Number: 1670885. Hereinafter cited as Utah, Select County Marriages, 1887-1937.
  6. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Alfred Whitman Agee, Memorial# 135964015.

Luella Vallejjo Hills Gordon1

b. 16 September 1860, d. 17 December 1944
Family
Father*David Wylie Gordon1 b. 1833, d. 22 Aug 1895
Mother*Elizabeth Hills1 b. 1839, d. May 1895
Birth*16 September 1860Luella Vallejjo Hills Gordon was born on 16 September 1860 in Morgan County, Illinois.1 
(Daughter) Census US 187029 July 1870Luella was enumerated on the 1870 census taken on 29 July 1870 in the household of her parents in Lynnville, Morgan County, Illinois. She was 9 years old and had attended school within the year.2 
(Daughter) Census US 188014 June 1880Luella appeared on the 1880 census in the household of her parents taken on 13 and 14 June 1880 in Lynnville, Morgan County, Illinois. She was 19 years old and attending school.3 
Marriage*15 September 1881She married Edgar Lincoln Gordon, son of John Gordon and Sarah P. Funk, on 15 September 1881 in Scott County. They were 2nd cousins, the grandchildren of brothers.4,1,5 
Death*17 December 1944She died on 17 December 1944 at her home in Scott County, Illinois, at age 841 
Burial* and was buried in Diamond Grove Cemetery, Jacksonville, Morgan County.1 

Family

 Edgar Lincoln Gordon b. 15 Oct 1859, d. Mar 1950

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Louella V. Gordon, Memorial# 149927840. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S37] 1870 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of David (transcribed as "Daniel") and Elizabeth Gordon, Lynnville, Morgan, Illinois; Roll: M593_263; Page: 577A; Family History Library Film: 545762. Hereinafter cited as 1870 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S23] 1880 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of D.W. and Bessie Gordon, Lynnville, Morgan, Illinois; Roll: 238; Page: 281A; Enumeration District: 175. Hereinafter cited as 1880 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S1701] Illinois, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1800-1940, online at www.ancestry.com, Edgar L. Gordon and Louella V. Gordon, Scott County, 15 September 1881, referencing Film Number: 002132362. Hereinafter cited as Illinois, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1800-1940.
  5. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Edgar L. Gordon, Memorial# 149927642.

Mabel F. Gordon1

b. 1885, d. 1962
Family
ChartsDescendants of Robert Heaton of Yorkshire, The Immigrant
Father*Henry L. Gordon2 b. 25 Jun 1852, d. 12 Feb 1938
Mother*Frances Ann Camp2 b. 12 Jan 1856, d. 1 Oct 1931
Birth*1885Mabel Fern Gordon was born about 1885.3 
Marriage*25 December 1913She married first, as his second wife, Berry Samuel Heaton, son of Samuel Washington Heaton and Margaret Campbell, on 25 December 1913 in Winchester, Scott County, Illinois. They were 1st cousins 1 time removed.2,1,3 
(Wife) Death29 January 1920Mabel became a widow when Berry Samuel Heaton died on 29 January 1920 at age 35.4 
Marriage*11 August 1927She married second, as his second wife, Walter Fearneyhough, son of William Fearneyhough and Eliza E. Hockenhull, on 11 August 1927 in Morgan County, Illinois.5,3 
Death*1962She died in 1962 at about age 77.3 
Burial*She was buried in Section B2 of Diamond Grove Cemetery, Jacksonville, Morgan County.3 

Family 1

 Berry Samuel Heaton b. 25 Feb 1884, d. 29 Jan 1920

Family 2

 Walter Fearneyhough b. 20 Dec 1877, d. 1962

Citations

  1. [S1701] Illinois, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1800-1940, online at www.ancestry.com, Berry Samuel Heaton and Mabel F. Gordon, Scott County, 25 December 1913, referencing Film Number: 002132362. Hereinafter cited as Illinois, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1800-1940.
  2. [S1701] Illinois, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1800-1940, online at www.ancestry.com, Berry Samuel Heaton and Mabel Ferue Gordon, Winchester, Scott County, 25 December 1913, referencing Film Number: 001311776.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Mabel Fern (Gordon) Fearneyhough, Memorial# 101676426. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Berry Samuel Heaton, Memorial# 101677789.
  5. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Walter Fearneyhough, Memorial# 101675002.

Mabel H. Gordon1

b. February 1887
Family
Father*James B. Gordon1 b. Jan 1862, d. 10 Feb 1928
Mother*Rosetta Waters1 b. 1860
Birth*February 1887Mabel H. Gordon was born in February 1887 in Morgan County, Illinois.1 

Citations

  1. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of James B. and Lillie A. Gordon, Lynnville, Morgan, Illinois; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0096; FHL microfilm: 1240331. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.

Martha Gordon1

b. 1901
Family
Father*James B. Gordon1 b. Jan 1862, d. 10 Feb 1928
Mother*Lillie A. Stephenson1 b. Apr 1874
Birth*1901Martha Gordon was born about 1901 in Morgan County, Illinois.1 

Citations

  1. [S40] 1910 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of James B. and Lillie A. Gordon, Seattle Ward 14, King, Washington; Roll: T624_1661; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 0219; FHL microfilm: 1375674. Hereinafter cited as 1910 United States Federal Census.

Martha G. Gordon1

b. October 1894, d. 1979
Family
Father*John Benton Gordon1 b. Oct 1864, d. 2 Sep 1933
Mother*Maude Annette Gillham1 b. 12 Mar 1865, d. 1 Jul 1957
Birth*October 1894Martha G. Gordon was born in October 1894 in Washington.1 
(Daughter) Census US 19008 June 1900Martha was enumerated on the 1900 census taken on 8 June 1900 in the household of her parents in Ward 7 at 1008 E. Lake Avenue N, Seattle, King County, Washington. She was 5 years old.1 
(Daughter) Census US 191015 April 1910Martha was enumerated on the 1910 census taken on 15 April 1910 in the household of her parents in Ward 7 at 422 Tenth Avenue North, Seattle, King County, Washington. She was 15 years old and attending school.2 
Marriage*22 April 1914She married Raymond R. Fry on 22 April 1914 in King County, Washington.3,4 
(Wife) Death1955Martha became a widow when Raymond R. Fry died in 1955 at about age 45.3 
Death*1979She died in 1979 at about age 855 
Burial* and was buried in Section 8 of Evergreen-Washelli Memorial Park, Seattle.5 

Family

 Raymond R. Fry b. 1890, d. 1955

Citations

  1. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of John B. and Maude Gordon, Seattle Ward 7, King, Washington; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 0111; FHL microfilm: 1241745. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S40] 1910 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of James B. and Maud Gordon, Seattle Ward 7, King, Washington; Roll: T624_1660; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0138; FHL microfilm: 1375673. Hereinafter cited as 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Raymond R. Fry, Memorial# 115801641. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  4. [S1710] Washington, U.S., Marriage Records, 1854-2013, online at www.ancestry.com, Martha Gertrude Gordon and Raymond Roe Fry, King County, 22 April 1914, her parents: John B. and Maude Gordon. Hereinafter cited as Washington, U.S., Marriage Records, 1854-2013.
  5. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Martha G. Fry, Memorial# 115801695.

Mary Gordon1

b. 1869
Family
Father*James Benton Gordon II1 b. 27 Jul 1838, d. 9 Nov 1899
Mother*Charlotte Elizabeth Gibbs1 b. 21 Jan 1847, d. 24 Oct 1914
Birth*1869Mary Gordon was born about 1869 in Morgan County, Illinois.1 
(Daughter) Census US 187024 July 1870Mary was enumerated on the 1870 census taken on 24 July 1870 in the household of her parents in Lynnville, Morgan County, Illinois. She was one year old.1 

Citations

  1. [S37] 1870 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of James B. and Charlotte Gordon, Lynnville, Morgan, Illinois; Roll: M593_263; Page: 575B; Family History Library Film: 545762. Hereinafter cited as 1870 United States Federal Census.

Mary H. Gordon1

b. 1831, d. 1913
Family
Father*William E. Gordon2 b. 2 Oct 1802, d. 6 Nov 1839
Mother*Nancy Berry2 b. 15 Oct 1803, d. 13 Mar 1876
Birth*1831Mary H. Gordon was born about 1831 in Illinois.2 
(Daughter) Census US 18401840Mary was probably enumerated on the 1840 census in the household of her father in Morgan County, Illinois. She would have been one of the 2 free white females aged 5 thru 9.3 
(Daughter) Census US 185012 October 1850Mary appeared on the 1850 census taken on 12 October 1850 in the household of her mother in Morgan County, Illinois. She was 19 years old and had attended school within the year.2,4 
(Daughter) Census US 186023 June 1860Mary appeared on the 1860 census taken on 23 June 1860 in the household of her mother in Lynnville, Morgan County, Illinois. She was 32 years of age.5 
Marriage*29 November 1860She married, as his second wife, John Carter, son of John Carter Sr., on 29 November 1860.1,6,7 
(Wife) Death3 March 1889Mary became a widow when John Carter died on 3 March 1889 at age 67.6 
Death*1913She died in 1913 at the age of 82 years, 9 months and 12 days7 
Burial*1 February 1913 and was buried on 1 February 1913 with her husband in Section K, Lot 17 of Diamond Grove Cemetery, Jacksonville, Morgan County.7 

Family

 John Carter b. 17 Oct 1821, d. 3 Mar 1889
Children 1.Lilla Gordon Carter8,7 b. 1863, d. 1867
 2.Grace Carter9,7 b. 1871, d. 25 Dec 1942
 3.John Gordon Carter10,7 b. 4 Mar 1875, d. 22 Jan 1933

Citations

  1. [S1689] Illinois, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1851-1900, online at www.ancestry.com, John Carter and Mary H. Gordon, Morgan County, 29 November 1860, noting that the record may be found at the County Court Records, Film # 1317641 - 1317643. Hereinafter cited as Illinois, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1851-1900.
  2. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Nancy "Haden", Morgan, Illinois; Roll: M432_122; Page: 293A; Image: 254. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S487] 1840 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Nancy Gardens, Morgan, Illinois; Page: 433. Hereinafter cited as 1840 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Nancy (Berry) Heaton, Memorial# 176625280. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  5. [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Nancy Heaton, Lynnville, Morgan, Illinois; Roll: M653_213; Page: 475; Family History Library Film: 803213. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, John Carter, Memorial# 125230505.
  7. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Mary Heaton (Gordon) Carter, Memorial# 125232728.
  8. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Lilla Gordon Carter, Memorial# 125263736.
  9. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Grace Carter, Memorial# 125262969.
  10. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, John Gordon Carter, Memorial# 125263252.

Mayme Bess Gordon1

b. 1 September 1912, d. 11 September 2006
Family
Birth*1 September 1912Mayme Bess Gordon was born on 1 September 1912 in Choteau, Teton County, Montana.1 
Name VariationShe was called Dolly.1 
Marriage*1934She married Fredrick Samuel Getts, son of Samuel T. Getts and Lillian P. Farr, in 1934.1,2 
(Wife) Death31 October 1993Dolly became a widow when Fredrick Samuel Getts died on 31 October 1993 at age 81.2 
Death*11 September 2006She died on 11 September 2006 in Great Falls, Cascade County, Montana, at age 941 
Burial* and was buried in Sun River Cemetery, Sun River, Cascade County.1 

Family

 Fredrick Samuel Getts b. 7 Jun 1912, d. 31 Oct 1993

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Mayme Bess “Dolly” (Gordon) Getts, Memorial# 43028581. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Fredrick Samuel Getts, Memorial# 43028573.

Nathaniel Gordon1

Family
Residence*1780Nathaniel Gordon removed from Shirley about 1780 to Peterborough, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.1 

Family
Child 1.Hannah Gordon+; She was believed to have been the daughter of Nathaniel Gordon, who removed from Shirley to Peterborough, New Hampshire about 17801

Citations

  1. [S484] Seth Chandler, History of the Town of Shirley, Massachusetts from its Early Settlement to A.D. 1882. The copy obtained from Google Books contains additional, handwritten notations and corrections dated 25 Sep 1883 on the William Bolton family on page 357. (Shirley, Massachusetts: Seth Chandler, 1883), pages 620-623. Hereinafter cited as Shirley Massachusetts History to 1882.

Patrick Joseph Gordon1,2

Family
Father*Patt Gordon1
Marriage*17 August 1872He married Marcella McDermott of Carraduff, daughter of Michael McDermott, on 17 August 1872 in the Roman Catholic Chapel of Ballynaheglish, Ballynaheglish, County Roscommon. Patrick was full age, a bachelor and farmer, and Marcella was full age and a spinster. Signing as witnesses to their marriage were Daniel Hughes and Maria Heuchan.1,3 

Family

 Marcella McDermott b. 1851
Child 1.Richard Joseph Gordon2 b. 26 May 1873

Citations

  1. [S1659] IrishGenealogy.ie, online at https://www.irishgenealogy.ie/en/, Civil Records, marriage registration in the district of Athleague of the Roman Catholic marriage of Patrick Gordon, full age, a bachelor, farmer of Lisliddy, County Roscommon, son of Patt Gordon, a farmer, and Marcella McDermott, full age, a spinster, of Carrowduff, County Roscommon, daughter of Michael McDermott, a farmer, on 17 August 1872 in the Roman Catholic Chapel of Ballynaheglish, County Roscommon, witnessed by Daniel Hughes and Maria Heuchan, viewed online at https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/…. Hereinafter cited as IrishGenealogy.ie.
  2. [S1659] IrishGenealogy.ie, online at https://www.irishgenealogy.ie/en/, Civil Records, birth registration on 5 June 1873 of the birth of Richard Joseph Gordon, son of Patrick Joseph Gordon of Lisliddy, farmer, and Marcella (McDermott) Gordon, born on 26 May 1873 in Lisliddy, County Roscommon, viewed online at https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/…
  3. [S1654] Ireland Original Will Registers, 1858-1920, online at Find My Past, www.findmypast.com, will of Michael McDermott dated 30 April 1894 at Carraduff, County Roscommon, proved 10 August 1895; viewed at https://search.findmypast.com/record. Hereinafter cited as Ireland Original Will Registers, 1858-1920.

Patt Gordon1

Family
Occupation*Patt was a farmer in County Roscommon, Ireland.1 

Family
Child 1.Patrick Joseph Gordon+1

Citations

  1. [S1659] IrishGenealogy.ie, online at https://www.irishgenealogy.ie/en/, Civil Records, marriage registration in the district of Athleague of the Roman Catholic marriage of Patrick Gordon, full age, a bachelor, farmer of Lisliddy, County Roscommon, son of Patt Gordon, a farmer, and Marcella McDermott, full age, a spinster, of Carrowduff, County Roscommon, daughter of Michael McDermott, a farmer, on 17 August 1872 in the Roman Catholic Chapel of Ballynaheglish, County Roscommon, witnessed by Daniel Hughes and Maria Heuchan, viewed online at https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/…. Hereinafter cited as IrishGenealogy.ie.

Richard Joseph Gordon1

b. 26 May 1873
Family
Father*Patrick Joseph Gordon1
Mother*Marcella McDermott1 b. 1851
Birth*26 May 1873Richard Joseph Gordon was born on 26 May 1873 in Lisliddy, County Roscommon, Ireland.1 
(Son) Census Ireland 19011901Richard appeared on the 1901 census in the household of his mother in House# 5, Lisliddy, County Roscommon, Ireland. He was not married, 27 years of age and worked as a labourer.2 
(Nephew) Census Ireland 19111911Richard was enumerated on the 1911 census in the household of his aunt and uncle, Anne and Edward Thomas McDermott, in House# 1, Rahardagh, County Roscommon. He was single, 36 years of age and a farmer.3 

Citations

  1. [S1659] IrishGenealogy.ie, online at https://www.irishgenealogy.ie/en/, Civil Records, birth registration on 5 June 1873 of the birth of Richard Joseph Gordon, son of Patrick Joseph Gordon of Lisliddy, farmer, and Marcella (McDermott) Gordon, born on 26 May 1873 in Lisliddy, County Roscommon, viewed online at https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/…. Hereinafter cited as IrishGenealogy.ie.
  2. [S1522] 1901 Ireland Census, online at the National Archives of Ireland, www.census.nationalarchives.ie, household of Marcella Gordon, house# 5 in Lisliddy, Castlereagh, County Roscommon, viewed at http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/reels/nai003847457/. Hereinafter cited as 1901 Ireland Census.
  3. [S1536] 1911 Ireland Census, online at the National Archives of Ireland, www.census.nationalarchives.ie, household of Edward Thos and Anne McDermott, house# 1 in Rahardagh, Castleteheen, County Roscommon, viewed at http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/reels/nai003198534/. Hereinafter cited as 1911 Ireland Census.

Rufus P. Gordon1

b. August 1895
Family
Father*Frank T. Gordon1 b. 18 May 1867, d. Jan 1967
Mother*Minnie L. Smith1 b. Sep 1866, d. 1903
Birth*August 1895Rufus P. Gordon was born in August 1895 in Illinois.1 
(Son) Census US 19001 June 1900Rufus was enumerated on the 1900 census taken on 1 June 1900 in the household of his parents in Lynnville, Morgan County, Illinois. He was 4 years old.1 
(Son) Census US 191025 April 1910Rufus appeared as a lodger with his father on the 1910 census taken on 25 April 1910 in the household of G.E. and M. Lacey in Ward 7, Seattle, King County, Washington. He was 15 years old, attending school and worked as a sales boy in a book store.2 

Citations

  1. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Frank T. and Minnie S. Gordon, Lynnville, Morgan, Illinois; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0096; FHL microfilm: 1240331. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S40] 1910 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of G.E. and M. Lacey, Seattle Ward 7, King, Washington; Roll: T624_1660; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 0127; FHL microfilm: 1375673. Hereinafter cited as 1910 United States Federal Census.

Sallie Elsie Gordon1

b. 21 November 1876, d. 11 March 1969
Family
ChartsDescendants of Robert Heaton of Yorkshire, The Immigrant
Father*William Edwin Gordon1,2 b. 22 Jun 1850, d. 22 Oct 1929
Mother*Maria Elizabeth Anderton1,3 b. 22 Jun 1853, d. 10 Jan 1939
Birth*21 November 1876Sallie Elsie Gordon was born on 21 November 1876 in Scott County, Illinois.1 
Marriage*17 November 1896She married John Gordon Heaton, son of Samuel Washington Heaton and Margaret Campbell, on 17 November 1896 in Scott County, Illinois. They were 1st cousins 1 time removed.1,4 
(Wife) Death30 September 1943Sallie became a widow when John Gordon Heaton died on 30 September 1943 at age 69.5 
Death*11 March 1969She died at age 92 on 11 March 1969 at Passavant Hospital, Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois, where she had been a patient for two weeks.1 
Burial*She was buried in Diamond Grove Cemetery, Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois.1 

Family

 John Gordon Heaton b. 17 Nov 1873, d. 30 Sep 1943

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Sallie Elsie (Gordon) Heaton, Memorial# 176576986. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, William Edwin Gordon, Memorial# 176615437.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Maria Elizabeth (Anderton) Gordon, Memorial# 176615594.
  4. [S1701] Illinois, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1800-1940, online at www.ancestry.com, John G. Heaton and Sallie E. Gordon, Scott County, 17 November 1896, citing Film Number: 002132362. Hereinafter cited as Illinois, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1800-1940.
  5. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, John Gordon Heaton, Memorial# 176576921.

Sarah Gordon1

b. 1836, d. 10 April 1915
Family
Father*William E. Gordon1 b. 2 Oct 1802, d. 6 Nov 1839
Mother*Nancy Berry1 b. 15 Oct 1803, d. 13 Mar 1876
Birth*1836Sarah Gordon was born in 1836 in Morgan County, Illinois.2 
(Daughter) Census US 18401840Sarah was likely enumerated on the 1840 census in the household of her mother in Morgan County, Illinois. She would have been the 1 free white female under 5.3 
Name VariationShe was called Sally.4 
(Daughter) Census US 185012 October 1850Sarah appeared on the 1850 census taken on 12 October 1850 in the household of her mother in Morgan County, Illinois. She was 13 years old and had attended school within the year.1,5 
(Daughter) Census US 186023 June 1860Sarah appeared on the 1860 census taken on 23 June 1860 in the household of her mother in Lynnville, Morgan County, Illinois. She was 21 years old.6 
Marriage*19 July 1861She married Benjamin Franklin Beesley, son of Benjamin Beesley and Susan Brown, on 17 or 19 July 1861 in Morgan County, Illinois.7,8,2 
Census US 1870*5 June 1870Sarah and Frank Beesley appeared with their surname spelled "Busley" on the 1870 census taken on 5 June 1870 in Ward 2, Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois. Frank was 32 years of age with real estate valued at $700 and a personal estate valued at $600. His occupation was recorded as "drug store".
Sarah was also 32 and keeping house. Enumerated with their parents in 1870 were the couple's two children. Alice was 8 years old and Harry was 1. Neither child was recorded as having attended school within the year.9 
Census US 1880*7 June 1880Sarah and Benjamin F. Beesley were enumerated on the 1880 census taken on 7 June 1880 in Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois. Benjamin was 42 years of age and a banker, and Sarah was 40 and keeping house. Their four surviving children were enumerated with their parents in 1880. May was 17 years old, Harold was 11, Gordon 7, and Blossom 3. The three eldest had all attended school within the census year. Also residing with the family in 1880 was Benjamin's father, Benjamin Beesley. He was 81 years of age and a widower.10 
(Wife) Death14 July 1892Sarah became a widow when Benjamin Franklin Beesley died on 14 July 1892 at about age 54.11 
Death*10 April 1915She died on 10 April 1915 in Jacksonville, Morgan County, at about age 792 
Burial* and was buried in Diamond Grove Cemetery, Jacksonville.2 

Family

 Benjamin Franklin Beesley b. 1838, d. 14 Jul 1892
Children 1.Alice May Beesley9 b. 1862
 2.William Benjamin Beesley9 b. 1863, d. 9 Sep 1867
 3.John Harold Beesley9 b. 1869
 4.James Gordon Beesley11 b. 1873
 5.Helen Louise Blossom Beesley12 b. 1877, d. 27 Jun 1948

Citations

  1. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Nancy "Haden", Morgan, Illinois; Roll: M432_122; Page: 293A; Image: 254. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Sarah G. (Gordon) Beesley, Memorial# 13207143. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  3. [S487] 1840 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Nancy Gardens, Morgan, Illinois; Page: 433. Hereinafter cited as 1840 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S1681] Illinois, U.S., Marriage Index, 1860-1920, online at www.ancestry.com, Benjamin F. Beesley and Sally Gordon, Morgan County, 17 July 1861. Hereinafter cited as Illinois, U.S., Marriage Index, 1860-1920.
  5. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Nancy (Berry) Heaton, Memorial# 176625280.
  6. [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Nancy Heaton, Lynnville, Morgan, Illinois; Roll: M653_213; Page: 475; Family History Library Film: 803213. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S1446] Illinois, Marriage Index, 1851-1900, online at www.ancestry.com, Benjamin F. Beesley and Sally Gordon, Morgan County, 17 July 1861, noting that the record may be found at the County Court Records, Film # 1317641 - 1317643. Hereinafter cited as Illinois Marriage Index, 1851-1900.
  8. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Benjamin Franklin Beesley, Memorial# 13207116, reporting their marriage on 19 July 1861.
  9. [S37] 1870 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Frank and Sarah Beesley, their surname transcribed as "Busley", Jacksonville Ward 2, Morgan, Illinois; Roll: M593_263; Page: 481B; Family History Library Film: 545762. Hereinafter cited as 1870 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S23] 1880 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Benjamin and Sarah Beesley, Jacksonville, Morgan, Illinois; Roll: 238; Page: 144C; Enumeration District: 168. Hereinafter cited as 1880 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Benjamin Franklin Beesley, Memorial# 13207116.
  12. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Helen Louise Blossom Beesley, Memorial# 146219138.

Virginia B. Gordon1,2

b. 1853, d. 1940
Family
Father*John Gordon1 b. 29 Jul 1824, d. 23 Apr 1906
Mother*Sarah P. Funk1 b. 1830, d. 10 Sep 1873
Birth*1853Virginia B. Gordon was born in 1853 in Morgan County, Illinois.1 
(Daughter) Census US 186023 June 1860Virginia appeared as "Laurabelle" on the 1860 census taken on 23 June 1860 in the household of her parents in Lynnville, Morgan County, Illinois. She was 7 years old and had attended school within the year.3 
(Daughter) Census US 187029 July 1870Virginia was enumerated on the 1870 census taken on 29 July 1870 in the household of her parents in Lynnville, Morgan County, Illinois. She was 16 years old and had attended school within the year.4 
Marriage*21 August 1877She married Richardson Vasey, son of John Vasey, on 21 August 1877.2,5 
Death*1940She died in 19401 
Burial* and was buried in Diamond Grove Cemetery, Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois.1 

Family

 Richardson Vasey b. 9 May 1843, d. 21 Mar 1884

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Virginia (Gordon) Vasey, Memorial# 29283945. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S1681] Illinois, U.S., Marriage Index, 1860-1920, online at www.ancestry.com, Richardson Vasey and Virgie B. Gordon, Morgan County, 21 August 1877. Hereinafter cited as Illinois, U.S., Marriage Index, 1860-1920.
  3. [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of John and Sarah Gordon, their surname transcribed as "Jordon" by Ancestry.com, Lynnville, Morgan, Illinois; Roll: M653_213; Page: 475; Family History Library Film: 803213. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S37] 1870 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of John and Sarah Gordon, Lynnville, Morgan, Illinois; Roll: M593_263; Page: 576B; Family History Library Film: 545762. Hereinafter cited as 1870 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Richardson Vasey, Memorial# 29283952, noting the date of their marriage as 20 August 1877.

William Gordon1

b. August 1826
Family
Father*William E. Gordon1 b. 2 Oct 1802, d. 6 Nov 1839
Mother*Nancy Berry1 b. 15 Oct 1803, d. 13 Mar 1876
Birth*August 1826William Gordon was born in August 1826 in Illinois.2,3 
(Older Daughter) Census US 18401840William was likely enumerated on the 1840 census in the household of his mother in Morgan County, Illinois. He would have been the 1 free white male aged 10 thru 14.4 
Marriage*4 August 1849He married Mariah Berry on 4 August 1849 in Scott County, Illinois.1,5 
(Son) Census US 185012 October 1850William appeared with his wife and son on the 1850 census taken on 12 October 1850 in the household of his mother in Morgan County, Illinois. William was 22 years of age and doing the farming, and his wife Maria was 19. Their baby, William, was recorded as 0.1,6 

Family

 Mariah Berry b. Aug 1831
Children 1.William Edwin Gordon+1,7 b. 22 Jun 1850, d. 22 Oct 1929
 2.Henry L. Gordon+8 b. 25 Jun 1852, d. 12 Feb 1938
 3.David O. Gordon9 b. 10 Jun 1857, d. 13 Mar 1941

Citations

  1. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Nancy "Haden", Morgan, Illinois; Roll: M432_122; Page: 293A; Image: 254. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Nancy "Haden", Morgan, Illinois; Roll: M432_122; Page: 293A; Image: 254, noting his year of birth as 1828.
  3. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of James and Mary Gordon, Point Pleasant, Scott, Illinois; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0136; FHL microfilm: 1240344, noting his date of birth as August 1826. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S487] 1840 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Nancy Gardens, Morgan, Illinois; Page: 433. Hereinafter cited as 1840 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S1600] Illinois, Compiled Marriages, 1791 to 1850, online at www.ancestry.com, William M. Gordon and Mariah L. Berry, Scott County, 4 August 1849. Hereinafter cited as Illinois, Compiled Marriages, 1791 to 1850.
  6. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Nancy (Berry) Heaton, Memorial# 176625280. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  7. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, William Edwin Gordon, Memorial# 176615437.
  8. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Henry Lincoln Gordon, Memorial# 148556838.
  9. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, David Oscar Gordon, Memorial# 92676851.

William E. Gordon1

b. 2 October 1802, d. 6 November 1839
Family
Father*______ Gordon2
Biographical Info*23 June 1973"GORDON LOG CABIN", an article submitted by Virginia H. Gordon, appeared in the Tri-State Trader, Knightstown, Henry County, Indiana, on 23 June 1973 and, copied as it was found online, read:
"
GORDON LOG CABIN


Centrally located in Illinois, stands a historical log cabin, built in the fall of 1823 or early spring of 1824. It is located in Morgan County, IL in the village of Lynnville, and stands on the original spot where it was erected. Lynnville is six miles west of Jacksonville; a half mile south of route 36/54. The 16 by 18 foot structure was the home of James B. and William E. Gordon when they first came to Morgan County. The logs used are white oak, black oak, red elm, and hickory

The two Gordon brothers emigrated from County Donegal, Ireland about the year 1820. Their brother, David, also came with them, but when crossing the ocean, their ship was destroyed in a storm. When rescued, the boys were separated. After landing in the U.S., James and William searched for their brother, David, but never located him. James and William were among the first settlers in this area of Morgan County. They participated in its development, and in the early activities of the Lynnville village. William was the first postmaster. The post office was established in 1824; discontinued in 1909. James also served in this capacity, and on the first Board of Trustees of the Jacksonville State Hospital for the mentally ill. William was Captain in the Black Hawk War and served in the Illinois State Legislature along with Abraham Lincoln, 1834-1836. Both Gordon brothers were chosen as elders of the Christian Church when it was organized in Lynnville, IL in 1833 by Barton W. Stone. This church is still active today. The present building was dedicated in 1920.

After James B. Gordon and his wife, Mary Graham, lived in this cabin, it was next occupied by James B. Gordon II and his wife, Charlotte Gibbs. They were the parents of 13 children. As their family increased in number, additional rooms were added to the log structure. A basement was dug, and the cabin raised and set on its present foundation. A new roof and a porch were also added. In the process of tearing down the old house last year (1972), the historical log cabin was discovered. It and the lot on which it stands is owned by Mr. and Mrs. Denby Ranson. Mr. Ranson is a great, great, grandson of William Gordon. William's cabin was erected a mile and a half south of Lynnville, but was destroyed by fire in the fall of 1891.3,2
" 
Birth*2 October 1802William E. Gordon was born on 2 October 1802 in County Donegal, Ireland.1 
Relationship Note*He and James Benton Gordon were brothers.3 
Marriage*14 October 1823He married, as her first husband, Nancy Berry, daughter of Samuel Berry, on 14 October 1823 in Madison County, Illinois.4,1,5 
Residence*After their marriage, Nancy and William settled on a homestead near Lynnville, Morgan County, Illinois. Their first home was a one room log cabin, measuring 20 by 20 feet.6 
Death*6 November 1839He died on 6 November 1839 in Morgan County, Illinois, at age 371 
Burial* and was buried first in Lynnville Cemetery, Morgan County, and his body later moved to Diamond Grove Cemetery, Jacksonville, Morgan County.1 

Family

 Nancy Berry b. 15 Oct 1803, d. 13 Mar 1876
Children 1.John Gordon+5 b. 29 Jul 1824, d. 23 Apr 1906
 2.William Gordon+7 b. Aug 1826
 3.David Berry Gordon8,9 b. 29 Nov 1828, d. b Jun 1850
 4.Mary H. Gordon+7 b. 1831, d. 1913
 5.Elizabeth Gordon+7 b. 16 Oct 1833, d. 17 May 1920
 6.Sarah Gordon+7 b. 1836, d. 10 Apr 1915

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, William E. Gordon, Memorial# 89189121. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S1706] Virginia H. Gordon, "GORDON LOG CABIN", The Tri-State Trader. Knightstown, Indiana: R.T. Mayhill, 1968-1983 (23 June 1973). Discovered, with many thanks and much gratitude to other family researchers, online at www.findagrave.com, James Benton Gordon I, Memorial# 89189107. Hereinafter cited as "GORDON LOG CABIN."
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, James Benton Gordon I, Memorial# 89189107.
  4. [S1600] Illinois, Compiled Marriages, 1791 to 1850, online at www.ancestry.com, Nancy Berry and William Gordon, 14 October 1823, Madison County, Illinois. Hereinafter cited as Illinois, Compiled Marriages, 1791 to 1850.
  5. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Nancy (Berry) Heaton, Memorial# 176625280.
  6. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, John Gordon, Memorial# 29237777.
  7. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Nancy "Haden", Morgan, Illinois; Roll: M432_122; Page: 293A; Image: 254. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, David Berry Gordon, Memorial# 89189087.
  9. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Valentine Heaton, Memorial# 176625191.

William Edwin Gordon1,2

b. 22 June 1850, d. 22 October 1929
Family
Father*William Gordon1,2 b. Aug 1826
Mother*Mariah Berry1,2 b. Aug 1831
Birth*22 June 1850William Edwin Gordon was born on 22 June 1850 in Lynnville, Morgan County, Illinois.1,2 
(Grandson) Census US 185012 October 1850William appeared with his parents on the 1850 census taken on 12 October 1850 in the household of paternal grandmother, Nancy Heaton, in Morgan County, Illinois. His age was recorded as 0.1,3 
Marriage3 March 1872He married Maria Elizabeth Anderton, daughter of George Anderton, on 3 March 1872 in Morgan County, Illinois.4,5,6,2 
Death*22 October 1929He died on 22 October 1929 in Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois, at age 792 
Burial* and was buried in Diamond Grove Cemetery, Jacksonville.2 

Family

 Maria Elizabeth Anderton b. 22 Jun 1853, d. 10 Jan 1939
Child 1.Sallie Elsie Gordon5,2 b. 21 Nov 1876, d. 11 Mar 1969

Citations

  1. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Nancy "Haden", Morgan, Illinois; Roll: M432_122; Page: 293A; Image: 254. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, William Edwin Gordon, Memorial# 176615437. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Nancy (Berry) Heaton, Memorial# 176625280.
  4. [S1681] Illinois, U.S., Marriage Index, 1860-1920, online at www.ancestry.com, William E. Gordon and Maria E. Anderton, Morgan County, 3 March 1872. Hereinafter cited as Illinois, U.S., Marriage Index, 1860-1920.
  5. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Sallie Elsie (Gordon) Heaton, Memorial# 176576986.
  6. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Maria Elizabeth (Anderton) Gordon, Memorial# 176615594.

______ Gordon1

Family

Family
Children 1.James Benton Gordon+1 b. 1796, d. 12 Mar 1865
 2.William E. Gordon+1 b. 2 Oct 1802, d. 6 Nov 1839

Citations

  1. [S1706] Virginia H. Gordon, "GORDON LOG CABIN", The Tri-State Trader. Knightstown, Indiana: R.T. Mayhill, 1968-1983 (23 June 1973). Discovered, with many thanks and much gratitude to other family researchers, online at www.findagrave.com, James Benton Gordon I, Memorial# 89189107. Hereinafter cited as "GORDON LOG CABIN."

Anne Gore1

b. 17 November 1816, d. 3 February 1844
Family
ChartsDescendants of John Hinds, including our Walters and Ralphs
Father*Silvester Gore2 d. 5 Jun 1822
Mother*Sarah Moore2 d. 24 Oct 1838
Baptism*17 November 1816Anne Gore was baptized on 17 November 1816 at St. Munchin, Limerick, County Limerick, Ireland.2 
Marriage*She married, as his second wife, Thomas Hinds, son of Alexander Hinds and ______ Floyd.1 
Death*3 February 1844Her death at age 27 was reported in the Limerick Chronicle on 3 February 1844. She was of Parsonstown, the wife of Thomas Hinds, sister of Dr. William Ringrose Gore of Limerick and daughter of the late Silvester Gore of Lackareagh, spelled "Laccaroe", County Clare.3 

Family

 Thomas Hinds b. 1800, d. 22 Oct 1882
Children 1.William Richard Gore Hinds+1 b. 1842, d. 1926
 2.Augustus Sylvester Gore Hinds+1 b. Jan 1844, d. 21 Nov 1934

Citations

  1. [S1526] Emails exchanged between Hilary Hinds (email: e-mail address), and LHB, on various dates with an attached handwritten family descendancy chart she believes was prepared by her grandfather. LHB Computer Files (Summerlin, Nevada).
  2. [S1671] Ireland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1620-1911, online at www.ancestry.com, Ann Gore baptized 17 November 1816, St. Munchin's, parents Sylvester Gore and Sarah Moore, referencing FHL Film Number 924505. Hereinafter cited as Ireland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1620-1911.
  3. [S1723] Obituaries, death notices, etc. from the Limerick Chronicle, online at http://www.limerickcity.ie/Library/LocalStudies/…, Hinds, Anne, 3 February 1844, Parsonstown, wife of Thomas Hinds, sister of Doctor Gore of Limerick, daughter of the late Silvester Gore of Laccaroe, County Clare, http://www.limerickcity.ie/Library/LocalStudies/…. Hereinafter cited as Limerick Chronicle Obituaries and Death Notices.

Jane Gore1

b. 1814
Family
Father*Silvester Gore1 d. 5 Jun 1822
Mother*Sarah Moore1 d. 24 Oct 1838
Baptism*1814Jane Gore was baptized in 1814 at St. Munchin, Limerick, County Limerick, Ireland.1 

Citations

  1. [S1671] Ireland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1620-1911, online at www.ancestry.com, Jane Gore, baptized in 1814, St. Munchin, Limerick, parents Silvester and Sarah Gore, referencing FHL Film Number: 924505. Hereinafter cited as Ireland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1620-1911.

Ralph Gore1

b. 10 March 1813
Family
Father*Silvester Gore1 d. 5 Jun 1822
Mother*Sarah Moore1 d. 24 Oct 1838
Baptism*10 March 1813Ralph Gore was baptized on 10 March 1813 at St. Munchin, Limerick, County Limerick.1 

Citations

  1. [S1671] Ireland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1620-1911, online at www.ancestry.com, Ralph Gore, baptized 10 March 1813, St. Munchin, Limerick, parents Silvester and Sarah Gore, referencing FHL Film Number: 924505. Hereinafter cited as Ireland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1620-1911.

Richard Gore1,2

Residence*He was identified as of Kings County in 1818.1,2,3 
Deed Memorial*4 May 1818A memorial of an indented deed of lease dated 4 May 1818 was made between Anne Gibney of Paradise Row, Dublin, widow of the one part and Richard Gore of............. in the county of Kings (now County Offaly) Esq. of the other part.

Whereby the said Anne Gibney for the considerations therein mentioned, devised, granted and set unto the said Richard Gore all that and those the lot of ground situate in the northeast side of Paradise Row in the Lordship of St. Mary’s Abbey in the county of the city of Dublin with the dwelling house built thereon by one James McDermott containing in breadth in the front to said Row 16 feet one inch and a half, in breadth in the rear 21 feet 2 inches and in depth from front to rear 124 feet, be the same more or less, bounded on the southwest by Paradise Row aforesaid, on the northeast by a pasture and stable lane, on the northwest by a house and garden now or lately belonging to Daniel Ryan, and on the southeast by ground belonging to the Right Honorable John Viscount Mountjoy.

To hold said devised premises with the appurtenances to the said Richard Gore, his executors, administrators and assigns from the first day of May just past for and during the term and space of 992 years, from thence forth fully to be completed and ended subject to the rent of £30 sterling payable as therein mentioned, which said deed of lease contains the usual covenants between landlord and tenant.

The deed and memorial were signed by Anne Gibney and witnessed by Samuel P. Barrett of the city of Dublin, attorney-at-law, and William Gibney M.D. of said city, gentleman, eldest son of the said Anne Gibney. It was registered on 5 May 1818 between the hours of one and two o'clock.1,2,3 

Citations

  1. [S1640] Mairéad Crinion of Evergreen Oak Family Research Services at https://www.facebook.com/…, "Gerrard - Gibney Family Research," e-mail messages exchanged on multiple dates, citing Ireland's Registry of Deeds, 1818, Book 598, page 206, Memorial of Transcript 408245. Hereinafter cited as "Gerrard - Gibney Family Research."
  2. [S588] Ireland Registry of Deeds, Transcripts of memorials of deeds, conveyances and wills, 1708-1929; on 2687 FHL microfilms. Most are now digitized and available online at www.familysearch.org, LDS Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah: 1818; Film# 545061, Volume 598, page 206, Deed Number 408245. Hereinafter cited as Deeds, conveyances and wills, 1708-1929.
  3. [S1421] FamilySearch: Family History and Genealogy Records, online at www.familysearch.org, Kings County, Ireland was renamed County Offaly in 1920 and it became part of the Republic of Ireland on its formation in 1921. Hereinafter cited as FamilySearch Online.

Richard Moore Gore1

b. 1819
Family
Father*Silvester Gore1 d. 5 Jun 1822
Mother*Sarah Moore1 d. 24 Oct 1838
Baptism*1819Richard Moore Gore was baptized in 1819 at St. Munchin, Limerick, County Limerick.1 

Citations

  1. [S1671] Ireland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1620-1911, online at www.ancestry.com, Richard Moore Gore, baptized in 1819, St. Munchin, Limerick, parents Silvester and Sarah Gore, referencing FHL Film Number: 924505. Hereinafter cited as Ireland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1620-1911.