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     John Gordon Sr. was born on 15 February 1802 at Botetourt Co., VA.¹ He married Mary Waggoner on 1 April 1824 at Springfield, Clark Co., OH. John Gordon Sr. died on 15 February 1880 at Ross Twp., Greene Co., OH, at age 78

Biographical information -- (Findagrave.com):

Son of Charles Richard and Anna (Garst) Gordon. Married Mary "Polly" Waggoner on 1 Apr 1824 in Clark County, OH. Father of Richard b. 1825, Sampson b. 6 Feb 1829, George W. b. abt 1832, Eli b. abt 1835, John b. abt 1837, Mary A. b. abt 1839, Deborah b. abt 1841, Anna b. abt 1843, James B. b. 1845 and William b. 1847.

Excerpts from the memoirs of John Gordon (1802-1880), eldest son of Charles Richard, written in 1863:

:Charles Richard Gorden or Gordon had 17 children: John, James, William, Andrew, Lettie, Giles, Anna, Eliza, Mary, Richard, Catherine, George Washington, Maza, Sarah, David, Frederick, and Deliliah. The spelling "Gordin" began in this generation.

My father, Richard Gordon, was born in Buckingham County, Virginia Dec. 12, 1774, two years before the Declaration of Independence was declared. His father, Giles Gordon, was in the Revolutionary War. He was in one of the hardest fought battles in Virginia about the close of that war. I have heard my grandmother say she stood in her yard and heard the cannon firing while her husband was in the battle and that when he came home he said he could have walked over the space of a ten acre field on dead men's bodies without touching ground.

I was born on the 15th day of February 1802 some two miles from Salem on Harrison Creek. My mother was sixteen years and six months old at the time of my birth.

In the fall of 1805 my father moved to Highland County, Ohio. They moved in a two horse wagon. We came through Abington in the extreme south western part of Virginia, through eastern Tennessee and Kentucky and crossed the Ohio River where Maysville now stands.

The vicinity was a "law unto itself." A man that would disturb the peace at a gathering of any kind, was taken by four men, each taking an arm or leg, and bumped against a tree a certain number of times and then compelled to leave the community. I saw two men served thus myself. They were James and John Findley, who afterward became very noted personages in the state, especially James B., who was long known as a minister of the gospel, and was also, at one time, chaplain of the Ohio Penitentiary, and author of a book entitled "The Prison Life."
My mother was an economical and hard working woman and as hardy as a "pine knot," and father was very thrifty, and considerable of a horse jockey--made considerable by horse trading.

In the fall of 1817 we had a hewn log house up, 21 by 26 feet, two story high, with one door, one window, and two loose floors, and a small stove in it that cost $50--a midling cold looking place by the way, on a cold winter. For three years we had a very hard time, sometimes very scanty provisions and clothing, though we did not suffer so much as some older settlers."

On October 7, 1816, they again started for Ohio-- such was the pioneer spirit! They came to the home of an aunt and uncle of Anna, Mary (Garst) and Christian Frantz, and later bought a farm on which they lived the rest of their lives. The back part of the farm joined the Frantz farm, located four miles from Springfield, OH.

He was buried in February 1880 at Grape Grove Cemetery, Jamestown, Greene Co., OH, Findagrave #5856085.

     Julia Gordon was born in 1915. She married Frederick S. Terry, son of Frederick S. Terry and Theodosia Myers.

     Letitia Ronney Gordon was born on 29 September 1880 at Jefferson Twp., Fayette Co., OH. She was the daughter of Eli Gordon and Sarah Jane Smith. Letitia Ronney Gordon married Jesse Leo Underwood, son of Levi Underwood and Sarah E. Eddings, on 28 November 1905 at Fayette Co., OH. Letitia Ronney Gordon died on 15 June 1968 at Fayette Co., OH, at age 87 Dates per SSDI, last residence Washington Court House.

     Louise Gordon was born on 2 July 1902.¹ She was the daughter of Hugh C. Gordon and Myrtle Price.

     Lucy Gordon was born on 7 March 1864 at Brighton, Washington Co., IA.¹ She was the daughter of Samuel Gordon and Charlotte (?)² Lucy Gordon married John Hogg Edgeman on 6 May 1884.¹ Lucy Gordon died on 24 September 1931 at Allerton, Wayne Co., IA, at age 67.

     Malcolm Ernest Gordon was also known as Ernie. He was born on 4 February 1929 at Del City, Oklahoma Co., OK. He was the son of Ernest Harrison Gordon and Alberta Josephine Nesbitt. Malcolm Ernest Gordon married Reba Bernice Poston on 25 November 1952; Reba appears to have had a brief first marriage to a Duncan, based on the SS Applications and Claims Index record (Ancestry.com). Malcolm Ernest Gordon married Reba Bernice Poston on 8 June 1966 at Tarrant Co., TX. Malcolm Ernest Gordon died on 20 February 2010 at age 81.

     Margretia Gordon was born on 4 October 1904.¹ She was the daughter of Hugh C. Gordon and Myrtle Price. Margretia Gordon died on 1 June 1906 at age 1.¹

     Mary Elizabeth Gordon was born on 12 September 1898.¹ She was the daughter of Hugh C. Gordon and Myrtle Price.

     Minnie B. Gordon was born in September 1873 at Jefferson Twp., Fayette Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of Eli Gordon and Sarah Jane Smith.¹ Minnie B. Gordon married Frank B. Leach circa 1893, no children. Minnie B. Gordon died on 1 January 1966 at Washington Court House, Fayette Co., OH, at age 92.

     Myrtle E. Gordon was born on 26 May 1912 at Ohio.¹ She married Harold V. Middleton. Myrtle E. Gordon died on 20 September 1994 at Union Co., OH, at age 82. She was buried in September 1994 at Maple Grove Cemetery, Mechanicsburg, Champaign Co., OH, Findagrave #104004700.

     Perry Henry Gordon was born in March 1871 at Missouri. He was the son of John A. Gordon and Clarissa Shepherd. Perry Henry Gordon married Maude (?).

     Robert Abraham Gordon was born on 29 May 1877. He married Georgia Anna Curry, daughter of John Norris Curry and Anna M. Frank. Robert Abraham Gordon died on 30 April 1969 at age 91. He was buried in May 1969 at Highland Cemetery, Ft. Mitchell, Kenton Co., KY, Findagrave #120149759.

     Note: From "Directory of Scottish Settlers in North America" by David Dobson:

GORDON RODERICK
Brother of Arthur Gordon
Gordon of Carnousie,
Banff. Doctor. To Va.
1728. Surgeon on a
privateer.
(GD24)

GORDON DR RODERICK
Son of . . . Gordon of
Carnousie, Banffshire.
Brother of Arthur Gordon
of Carnousie. Ship's
surgeon, 1727 to 1728.
Settled in King and Queen
County, Virginia from
1729 until 1744.
(RH15-SRO.) Dr. Roderick Gordon was born circa 1700 at Carnousie, Banffshire, Scotland.

     Samuel Gordon was born circa 1839 at Iowa.¹ He married Charlotte (?) circa 1862.¹

     Samuel Gordon was born circa 1808 at South Carolina.¹ He married Nancy Jane Paxton, daughter of Thomas Lackey Paxton and Martha G. Weed, before 27 August 1870.¹ Samuel Gordon died after 3 June 1880.

     Saphrona Gordon was born circa 1855 at Ohio. She was the daughter of John A. Gordon and Clarissa Shepherd. Saphrona Gordon married Emiles Barber.

     Sarah R. Gordon was born in December 1855 at Ohio.¹ She married Joseph Long on 9 March 1879 at Darke Co., OH, Five children born, four living as of the 1900 census.¹ Sarah R. Gordon died in 1941. She was buried in 1941 at Minnich Cemetery, Union, Montgomery Co., OH, Findagrave $11905141.

     Silas Gordon was born in May 1846 at Maine.¹ He married Emma Frances Clement in 1870 at Lenawee Co., MI. Silas Gordon died in 1908 at Stafford Co., KS. He was buried in 1908 at Stafford Cemetery, Stafford, Stafford Co., KS.

     Edward William Gore was born on 19 October 1927 at St. Louis, MO.¹ He was the son of Samuel Joseph Gore and Ima Emma DaVault Gorman.¹ Edward William Gore began military service U.S. Army service, Pvt. He married Lois Jean Dodge, daughter of Charles Hill Dodge and Verna Elizabeth Edwards, on 18 November 1948 at St. Louis, MO. Edward William Gore died on 22 August 2019 at St. Louis, MO, at age 91

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Edward William Gore
Died August 22, 2019 after an extended illness.

Ed was born October 19, 1927 to Samuel Joseph and Ima DeVault (Gorman) Gore in St. Louis County, MO.
He is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 67 years, Lois “Jean” (Dodge) Gore; his parents and siblings S. Joseph (Lorraine), Jane Farstad (Richard), and Robert.

Survived by daughters Susan (Raymond), E. Gore , N. Gore, and Laura ; 9 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren.

Ed graduated Normandy High School 1945. He spent most of his adult life in Ferguson, where he built his family’s house. Employed as human resources manager at McDonnell Douglas, his true vocation was artist. He produced several prize-winning paintings and one-man shows in North County area.

Interment at Jefferson Barracks Cemetery Wednesday, August 28, at 10:15. Family and friends’ celebration of Ed’s life and art to be arranged.

Hutchens-Stygar Funeral & Cremation Center
5987 Mid Rivers Mall Dr.
St. Charles, MO.

He was buried in 2019 at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, Lemay, St. Louis Co., MO, Findagrave #202464987.

     Ima Jane Gore was also known as "Jane". She was born on 26 October 1925 at St. James, Phelps Co., MO.¹ She was the daughter of Samuel Joseph Gore and Ima Emma DaVault Gorman.¹ Ima Jane Gore died on 20 December 2015 at Plano, Collin Co., TX, at age 90.

     Joseph Gore was born in January 1852 at Missouri.¹ He married Josephine Owings circa 1880.¹ Joseph Gore lived on 8 June 1900 at 1005 Brooklyn Street, St. Louis, MO, tag cutter.¹ He died on 13 August 1927 at 3159 Alfred Avenue, St. Louis, MO, at age 75.

     Robert Francis Gore was also known as "Bob". He was born on 19 June 1931 at St. Louis, MO.¹ He was the son of Samuel Joseph Gore and Ima Emma DaVault Gorman.¹ Robert Francis Gore died on 19 April 2005 at Cambridge, Middlesex Co., MA, at age 73

Obituary -- St. Louis Post-Dispatch, St. Louis, Missouri; Sunday, 24 APR 2005, p.C010 (Newspapers.com):

GORE, ROBERT F., age 73, Tues. April 19, 2005, in Cambridge, MA, after a long illness; dear father of Sarah (Charles) Ruberto and Amy (Rudiger) Hunke; loving grandfather of Chiarra, Violetta and Gabriela; dear brother of Jane (Richard) Farstad, Joseph (Lorraine) and Edward (Jean) Gore; dear uncle, great-uncle and cousin.

A superb artist who loved the art of living.

Memorials appreciated to charities of donor's choice.

     Samuel Joseph Gore was born on 28 April 1881 at St. Louis, MO.^1,2 He was the son of Joseph Gore and Josephine Owings. Samuel Joseph Gore lived on 8 June 1900 at 1005 Brooklyn Street, St. Louis, MO, in his parents' household, sub-clerk in Post Office.¹ He married Ima Emma DaVault Gorman, daughter of William James Gorman and Martha Frances Davault, circa 1925.² Samuel Joseph Gore lived on 7 April 1930 at 2811 Carson Road, Lyndhurst, St. Louis Co., MO, post office clerk.² He lived on 15 April 1940 at 2811 Carson Road, Lyndhurst, St. Louis Co., MO, Post Office clerk.³ He died in 1964.

     Samuel Joseph Gore Jr. was also known as "Joe". He was born on 26 October 1925 at St. Louis, MO, WW II draft registration.¹ He was the son of Samuel Joseph Gore and Ima Emma DaVault Gorman.¹ Samuel Joseph Gore Jr. married Lorraine Lucile Fiedler, daughter of Rev. Elmer William Fiedler and Lorene Ada Goodman. Samuel Joseph Gore Jr. died on 16 November 2015 at St. Charles Co., MO, at age 90

Obituary -- St. Louis Post-Dispatch, St. Louis, Missouri; Wednesday, 25 NOV 2015, p.A018 (Newspapers.com):

Gore, Joe
of Saint Charles, MO, died Monday, November 16, 2015, at the age of 90. Beloved husband of the late Lorraine Lucile Gore; cherished son of the late Samuel Joseph and Ima D. Gore, Jr; devoted father of Steve (Cathy) Gore; loving grandfather of Matt (Caroline) Gore, Katie (Eric) Blaha, Sean Gore, and Mark (Jackie) Gore; treasured great-grandfather of Sam Blaha, Anne Gore, and Molly Blaha; dear brother of Edward W. Gore, Jane (Dick) Farstad, and the late Bob Gore. He was a loving uncle, cousin, and friend to many.

Joe had a passion for education, where he retired as the Dean of Education for Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Joe also enjoyed the fine arts. He sang professionally, and was a soloist at Third Baptist Church of St. Louis. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

     Rheuemma Gorge was born circa 1792 at NY or PA. She married John Lanning.

     Amanda Gorley was born on 21 March 1863. She was the daughter of William Gorley and Harriet Cornelius.

     Anna Gorley was born on 31 August 1871 at Muskingum Co., OH. She was the daughter of William Gorley and Harriet Cornelius.

     Celia Gorley was born on 7 January 1874 at Muskingum Co., OH. She was the daughter of William Gorley and Harriet Cornelius.

     Charles H. Gorley was born circa 1866 at Muskingum Co., OH. He was the son of William Gorley and Harriet Cornelius.

     Cora Gorley was born on 2 April 1879 at Muskingum Co., OH. She was the daughter of William Gorley and Harriet Cornelius.