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Anna Aitkin

#2676, Deceased, (Abt 1832 - )

Parents

Father	William Alexander Aitkin (Abt 1785 - 1851)
Mother	Magdeleine Pay-shah-quod-oquay (Abt 1795 - )

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20 Apr 2024

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1832
Birth
Anna Aitkin was born abt 1832.
1835
Baptism
Anna was baptized on 13 Sep 1835 in La Pointe, Michigan Territory, United StatesG.
Citation: 1
1851
Death of Parent | William Alexander Aitkin
Her father William Alexander Aitkin died on 16 Sep 1851 in Swan River, Morrison, Minnesota, United StatesG.
Death
She died.

Citations

[S24] Father Iraneus Frederic Baraga (Extracted from the State Historical Society of Wisconsin microfilm reel P82-2352 by John L. Schade), "Baptismal Records, 1835-1887, Kept at LaPointe and Bayfield Indian Missions", Lost In Canada? Canadian-American Genealogical Journal Volumes 16 and 17 (Fall and Winter 1992). Hereinafter cited as "La Pointe Baptismal Records, 1835-1887."

Caroline Cadotte

#2677, Deceased, (1832 - )

Relationship

1st cousin 4 times removed of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

Father	Antoine Cadotte (1803 - 1872)
Mother	Rosalie Bourbonnet (Abt 1820 - )

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20 Apr 2024

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1832
Birth
Caroline Cadotte was born on 1 Feb 1832 in La Pointe, Ashland, Wisconsin, United StatesG.
1835
Baptism
Caroline was baptized on 9 Aug 1835 in La Pointe, Ashland, Wisconsin, United StatesG.
Citation: 1
1872
Death of Parent | Antoine Cadotte
Her father Antoine Cadotte died in 1872.
Death
She died.

Citations

[S24] Father Iraneus Frederic Baraga (Extracted from the State Historical Society of Wisconsin microfilm reel P82-2352 by John L. Schade), "Baptismal Records, 1835-1887, Kept at LaPointe and Bayfield Indian Missions", Lost In Canada? Canadian-American Genealogical Journal Volumes 16 and 17 (Fall and Winter 1992). Hereinafter cited as "La Pointe Baptismal Records, 1835-1887."

Marguerite Cadotte

#2678, Deceased, (1834 - 1907)

Relationship

1st cousin 4 times removed of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

Father	Antoine Cadotte (1803 - 1872)
Mother	Rosalie Bourbonnet (Abt 1820 - )

Last Edited

26 May 2024

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1834
Birth
Marguerite Cadotte was born on 24 Dec 1834 in La Pointe, Ashland, Wisconsin, United StatesG.
18350
Baptism
Marguerite was baptized on 9 Aug 1835 in La Pointe, Ashland, Wisconsin, United StatesG.
Citation: 1
1872~38
Death of Parent | Antoine Cadotte
Her father Antoine Cadotte died in 1872.
190772
Death
She died on 3 May 1907 at age 72.

Census and Residence Events

185015
Census1850 | Antoine Cadotte
Marguerite was enumerated as a household member of Antoine Cadotte on the 1850 US Census in La Pointe, Wisconsin, United StatesG. She was 15 years old.
Also residing in the same household were François Cadotte, Marie Madeleine Equay-say-way, (Traveling Woman), August Pamesa Cadotte, Celestia Cadotte, Antoine Cadotte, Julie Cadotte, and Rosalie Bourbonnet.
Citation: 2

Citations

[S24] Father Iraneus Frederic Baraga (Extracted from the State Historical Society of Wisconsin microfilm reel P82-2352 by John L. Schade), "Baptismal Records, 1835-1887, Kept at LaPointe and Bayfield Indian Missions", Lost In Canada? Canadian-American Genealogical Journal Volumes 16 and 17 (Fall and Winter 1992). Hereinafter cited as "La Pointe Baptismal Records, 1835-1887."
[S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1850 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.

Sophia Otawakwe

#2679, Deceased, (Abt 1810 - )

Child with Joseph Cadotte (1807 - 1859)

Son	Michael Cadotte (1836 - )

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20 Apr 2024

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1810
Birth
Sophia Otawakwe was born abt 1810.
Death
She died.
1829
Marriage | Joseph Cadotte
Joseph Cadotte
Age ~22
Birth on 15 Sep 1807 | Wisconsin, United StatesG
Death: in 1859
Joseph Cadotte and she were married abt 1829.
1836
Birth of Child | Michael Cadotte
Her son Michael Cadotte was born on 6 Feb 1836 in La Pointe, Ashland, Wisconsin, United StatesG.
1836
Baptism | Michael Cadotte
She witnessed the baptism of Michael Cadotte on 7 Feb 1836 in La Pointe, Michigan Territory, United StatesG.
Citation: 1
1859
Death of Spouse | Joseph Cadotte
Her husband Joseph Cadotte died in 1859.

Citations

[S24] Father Iraneus Frederic Baraga (Extracted from the State Historical Society of Wisconsin microfilm reel P82-2352 by John L. Schade), "Baptismal Records, 1835-1887, Kept at LaPointe and Bayfield Indian Missions", Lost In Canada? Canadian-American Genealogical Journal Volumes 16 and 17 (Fall and Winter 1992). Hereinafter cited as "La Pointe Baptismal Records, 1835-1887."

Michael Cadotte

#2680, Deceased, (1836 - )

Relationship

1st cousin 4 times removed of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

Father	Joseph Cadotte (1807 - 1859)
Mother	Sophia Otawakwe (Abt 1810 - )

Last Edited

20 Apr 2024

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1836
Birth
Michael Cadotte was born on 6 Feb 1836 in La Pointe, Ashland, Wisconsin, United StatesG.
1836
Baptism
Michael was baptized on 7 Feb 1836 in La Pointe, Michigan Territory, United StatesG.
Citation: 1
1859
Death of Parent | Joseph Cadotte
His father Joseph Cadotte died in 1859.
Death
He died.

Citations

[S24] Father Iraneus Frederic Baraga (Extracted from the State Historical Society of Wisconsin microfilm reel P82-2352 by John L. Schade), "Baptismal Records, 1835-1887, Kept at LaPointe and Bayfield Indian Missions", Lost In Canada? Canadian-American Genealogical Journal Volumes 16 and 17 (Fall and Winter 1992). Hereinafter cited as "La Pointe Baptismal Records, 1835-1887."

Elizabeth McNay (Nay)

#2681, Deceased, (1819 - 1893)

Relationship

3rd great-grandaunt of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

Father	David James McNae (Nay) (1778 - 1834)
Mother	Jannet Callie (1778 - 1865)

Children with Alexander McLellan(d) (1817 - 1903)

Daughter	Janet McLellan (1837 - 1859)
Daughter	Ann 'Annie' McLellan+ (1839 - 1870)
Daughter	Margaret McLellan (1842 - )
Daughter	Euphemia Chesney McLellan+ (1845 - 1930)
Son	Thomas McLellan+ (1847 - 1903)
Son	Alexander McLellan+ (1849 - 1887)
Daughter	Martha McLellan+ (1851 - 1885)
Daughter	Elizabeth McLellan (1854 - )
Son	David McLellan+ (1856 - 1939)
Daughter	Mary McLellan (1859 - )
Son	John McLellan+ (1862 - 1940)

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Descendants of David James McNay

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Elizabeth Nae, christening entry, Kirkmabreck parish OPR, 1819

Elizabeth Nae christening OPR 1819

Elizabeth Nae, death registration, Kirkmabreck parish, 1893

Elizabeth Nae McLellan death 1893

Events and Notes

1819
Birth
Elizabeth McNay (Nay) was born in 1819 at BalhasieG, in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
Citation: 1
1819~0
Christening
She was christened on 22 Jun 1819 at Old Kirkmabreck Parish Church (in ruins)G, in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
Citation: 1
1834~15
Death of Parent | David James McNae (Nay)
Her father David James McNae (Nay) died on 15 Mar 1834 in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
1837~18
Marriage | Alexander McLellan(d)
Alexander McLellan(d)
Age ~20
Birth in 1817 | Kells Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG
Death: on 10 Jul 1903 | Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +
Alexander McLellan(d) and she were married on 4 Apr 1837 at Kirkmabreck Parish ChurchG, in Kirkmabreck, Kirkcudbrightshire, ScotlandG.
Citation: 1
Alex. McLellan and Eliz. Nae marriage 1837
1837~18
Birth of Child | Janet McLellan
Her daughter Janet McLellan was born on 20 Jul 1837 in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
1839~20
Birth of Child | Ann 'Annie' McLellan
Her daughter Ann 'Annie' McLellan was born on 22 Nov 1839 in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
1842~23
Birth of Child | Margaret McLellan
Her daughter Margaret McLellan was born on 9 Aug 1842 in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
1845~26
Birth of Child | Euphemia Chesney McLellan
Her daughter Euphemia Chesney McLellan was born on 9 Oct 1845 in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
1847~28
Birth of Child | Thomas McLellan
Her son Thomas McLellan was born on 3 Jul 1847 in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
1849~30
Birth of Child | Alexander McLellan
Her son Alexander McLellan was born in 1849 in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
1851~32
Birth of Child | Martha McLellan
Her daughter Martha McLellan was born on 18 Nov 1851 in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
1854~35
Birth of Child | Elizabeth McLellan
Her daughter Elizabeth McLellan was born in 1854 in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
1856~37
Birth of Child | David McLellan
Her son David McLellan was born on 25 Dec 1856 in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
1859~40
Birth of Child | Mary McLellan
Her daughter Mary McLellan was born on 18 May 1859 in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
1859~40
Death of Child | Janet McLellan
Her daughter Janet McLellan died on 10 Jul 1859 in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
1862~43
Birth of Child | John McLellan
Her son John McLellan was born on 29 Aug 1862 in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
1865~46
Death of Parent | Jannet Callie
Her mother Jannet Callie died in 1865 in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
1870~51
Death of Child | Ann 'Annie' McLellan
Her daughter Ann 'Annie' McLellan died on 11 Jan 1870 in Stranraer, Wigtownshire, Scotland, United KingdomG.
1885~66
Death of Child | Martha McLellan
Her daughter Martha McLellan died on 7 Nov 1885 in Creetown, Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
1887~68
Death of Child | Alexander McLellan
Her son Alexander McLellan died on 27 Jun 1887 in Maxwelltown, Troqueer Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG.
1893~74
Death
She died on 6 May 1893 at age ~74 at PalnureG, in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
Citation: 2
1894
Cause of Death
She died of old age.
Citation: 2
1903
Death of Spouse | Alexander McLellan(d)
Her husband Alexander McLellan(d) died on 10 Jul 1903 in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.

Census and Residence Events

1841~22
Census1841UK | Alexander McLellan(d)
Elizabeth was enumerated as a member of household of Alexander McLellan(d) on the 1841 UK Census residing at PalnureG, in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +. She was ~22 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Janet McLellan and Ann 'Annie' McLellan.
Citation: 3
1841 census A. McLellan & E. Nae
1851~32
Census1851UK | Alexander McLellan(d)
Elizabeth was enumerated as the wife of Alexander McLellan(d) on the 1851 UK Census residing at PalnureG, in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +. She was ~32 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Janet McLellan, Ann 'Annie' McLellan, Margaret McLellan, Euphemia Chesney McLellan, Thomas McLellan, and Alexander McLellan.
Citation: 4
Alexander McLellan and Elizabeth Nae - 1851 Census
1861~42
Census1861UK | Alexander McLellan(d)
Elizabeth was enumerated as the wife of Alexander McLellan(d) on the 1861 UK Census residing at PalnureG, in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +. She was ~42 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Euphemia Chesney McLellan, Thomas McLellan, Alexander McLellan, Martha McLellan, Elizabeth McLellan, David McLellan, and Mary McLellan.
Citation: 5
Alexander McLellan and Elizabeth Nae and family-1861 Census
1871~52
Census1871UK | Alexander McLellan(d)
Elizabeth was enumerated as the wife of Alexander McLellan(d) on the 1871 UK Census residing at Palnure BridgeG, in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +. She was ~52 years old.
Also residing in the same household were David McLellan, Mary McLellan, and John McLellan.
Citation: 6
Alexander McLellan and Elizabeth Nae - 1871 Census
1881~62
Census1881UK | Alexander McLellan(d)
Elizabeth was enumerated as the wife of Alexander McLellan(d) on the 1881 UK Census residing at Palnure BridgeG, in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +. She was ~62 years old.
Also residing in the same household were John McLellan.
Citation: 7
Alexander McLellan and Elizabeth Nae and family-1881 Census
1891~72
Census1891UK | Alexander McLellan(d)
Elizabeth was enumerated as the wife of Alexander McLellan(d) on the 1891 UK Census residing at Palnure BridgeG, in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +. She was ~72 years old.
Also residing in the same household were John McLellan and Elizabeth McLellan.
Citation: 8
Alexander McLellan and Elizabeth Nae and family-1891 Census

Citations

[S207] General Register Office for Scotland (GRO), Scotlands People Website, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, OPR Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire. Hereinafter cited as General Register Office.
[S207] General Register Office, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, Statutory Death Registrations.
[S207] General Register Office, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, 1841 Scotland Census.
[S207] General Register Office, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, 1851 Scotland Census.
[S207] General Register Office, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, 1861 Scotland Census.
[S207] General Register Office, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, 1871 Scotland Census.
[S207] General Register Office, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, 1881 Scotland Census.
[S207] General Register Office, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, 1891 Scotland Census.

John Yourston Ewart

#2682, Deceased, (1858 - 1922)

Relationship

1st cousin 3 times removed of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

Father	David James Ewart (1830 - 1876)
Mother	Janet 'Jessie' Gordon (1833 - 1863)

Children with Annie Tyler Bateman (1861 - 1938)

Son	Clifford Bateman Ewart+ (1887 - 1977)
Daughter	Jessie Gordon Ewart+ (1894 - 1979)

Person appears on these charts and lists:

Descendants of David James McNay
Descendants of Samuel Gordon

Gordon Family Lineage:

Janet 'Jessie' Gordon⁴, William Gordon³, James Gordon², Samuel Gordon, of Dromore¹

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Events and Notes

1858
Birth
John Yourston Ewart was born on 20 Feb 1858 in Gatehouse of Fleet, Girthon Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
Citation: 1
18635
Death of Parent | Janet 'Jessie' Gordon
His mother Janet 'Jessie' Gordon died on 22 May 1863 in Gatehouse of Fleet, Girthon Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
186810
Immigration
He immigrated to AmericaG, on 20 Jul 1868. He came to America with his grandfather, William Gordon when he was 10 years old.
Citations: 2,3
William Gordon passenger list 1868
187618
Death of Parent | David James Ewart
His father David James Ewart died on 24 Apr 1876 in Geelong, Victoria, Australian ColoniesG.
188426
Marriage | Annie Tyler Bateman
Annie Tyler Bateman
Age 22
Birth on 21 Aug 1861 | Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, United StatesG
Death: on 7 Feb 1938 | Colorado Springs, El Paso, Colorado, United StatesG
He and Annie Tyler Bateman were married on 1 Jul 1884 in Galesburg, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG. (Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763–1900, Vol F, Page 106, License 7114).
Biography
John and his sister Margaret were brought to America about 1866 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 nephew and niece of John and Margaret.
188729
Occupation
He was ordained a Prebyterian minister on 17 Apr 1887 in Pittsburg, Crawford, Kansas, United StatesG.
188729
Birth of Child | Clifford Bateman Ewart
His son Clifford Bateman Ewart was born on 4 Dec 1887 in South Dakota, United StatesG.
189436
Birth of Child | Jessie Gordon Ewart
His daughter Jessie Gordon Ewart was born on 5 Jun 1894 in South Dakota, United StatesG.
1920~62
Occupation
He was clergyman in 1920 in El Paso County, Colorado, United StatesG.
Citation: 4
192264
Death
He died on 7 Dec 1922 at age 64 in El Paso County, Colorado, United StatesG.
192264
Burial
He was buried in Dec 1922 in the Hope CemeteryG in Galesburg, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
1938
Death of Spouse | Annie Tyler Bateman
His wife Annie Tyler Bateman died on 7 Feb 1938 in Colorado Springs, El Paso, Colorado, United StatesG.

Census and Residence Events

18613
Census1861UK | David James Ewart
John was enumerated as the son of David James Ewart on the 1861 UK Census residing at High StreetG, in Gatehouse of Fleet, Girthon Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +. He was 3 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Margaret Elisabeth Gordon Ewart, Jane McNay, and Janet 'Jessie' Gordon.
187012
Census1870 | Grace Kirk
John was enumerated as a household member of Grace Kirk on the 1870 US Census residing at AltonaG, in Walnut Grove Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG +. He was 12 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Margaret Elisabeth Gordon Ewart.
Citation: 5
188022
Census1880 | John McDowell, Jr.
John was enumerated as the nephew of John McDowell, Jr., on the 1880 US Census in Copley Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG. He was 22 years old.
Also residing in the same household were DeWitt David McDowell, Cora S. W. McDowell, Margaret Elisabeth Gordon Ewart, William H. McDowell, Peter Alexander McDowell, Fredrick Robert McDowell, Amelia G. McDowell, John Miller McKie, Jannett Gordon McDowell, and Margaret Gordon.
Citation: 6
190042
Census1900
He was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1900 US Census in Newton Township, Harvey, Kansas, United StatesG. He was 42 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Clifford Bateman Ewart, Jessie Gordon Ewart, and Annie Tyler Bateman.
Citation: 7
191052
Census1910
He was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1910 US Census in Colorado Springs, El Paso, Colorado, United StatesG. He was 52 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Jessie Gordon Ewart and Annie Tyler Bateman.
Citation: 2
192061
Census1920
He was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1920 US Census in El Paso, Colorado, United StatesG. He was 61 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Annie Tyler Bateman.
Citation: 4

Citations

[S207] General Register Office for Scotland (GRO), Scotlands People Website, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, Statutory Birth Registrations. Hereinafter cited as General Register Office.
[S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1910 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, New York, U.S., Arriving Passenger and Crew Lists (including Castle Garden and Ellis Island), 1820-1957.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1920 US Census.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1870 US Census.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1880 US Census.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1900 US Census.

Margaret Elisabeth Gordon Ewart

#2683, Deceased, (1860 - 1937)

Relationship

1st cousin 3 times removed of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

Father	David James Ewart (1830 - 1876)
Mother	Janet 'Jessie' Gordon (1833 - 1863)

Children with Lewellyn A. Emery (1856 - 1931)

Daughter	Mabel Emery (1885 - )
Son	Ray Gordon Emery+ (1888 - 1938)
Son	Earl Ewart Emery (1895 - 1919)
Son	Cecil Llewellyn Emery+ (1897 - 1992)

Person appears on these charts and lists:

Descendants of David James McNay
Descendants of Samuel Gordon

Gordon Family Lineage:

Janet 'Jessie' Gordon⁴, William Gordon³, James Gordon², Samuel Gordon, of Dromore¹

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Margaret Elizabeth Gordon (1860-1937). Buried in the Prairie Repose Cemetery, Oneida, Illinois

Margaret Elizabeth Gordon Ewart (1860-1937). Buried in the Prairie Repose Cemetery, Oneida, Illinois

Lewellyn A. Emery and Maggie Ewart, marriage license, 1884

Lewellyn A Emery and Maggie Ewart Marriage Certificate-1884

Lewellyn A Emery and Maggie Ewart Marriage Certificate-1884b

Lewellyn A. Emery and wife Margaret E. Gordon Ewart, Buried in the Prairie Repose Cemetery, Amboy, Illinois

Events and Notes

1860
Birth
Margaret Elisabeth Gordon Ewart was born on 7 Nov 1860 in Gatehouse of Fleet, Girthon Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
Citation: 1
18632
Death of Parent | Janet 'Jessie' Gordon
Her mother Janet 'Jessie' Gordon died on 22 May 1863 in Gatehouse of Fleet, Girthon Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
18687
Immigration
She immigrated to AmericaG, on 20 Jul 1868. She came to America with her grandfather, William Gordon when she was 7 years old.
Citation: 2
William Gordon passenger list 1868
187615
Death of Parent | David James Ewart
Her father David James Ewart died on 24 Apr 1876 in Geelong, Victoria, Australian ColoniesG.
1880~20
Naturalization
She was naturalized in 1880 in Illinois, United StatesG.
Citation: 3
188423
Marriage License | Lewellyn A. Emery
She and Lewellyn A. Emery were licensed to wed on 5 Apr 1884 in Henry County, Illinois, United StatesG.
Citation: 4
188423
Marriage | Lewellyn A. Emery
Lewellyn A. Emery
Age 28
Birth on 15 Jan 1856 | Stark, Illinois, United StatesG
Death: on 19 May 1931 | Lee County, Illinois, United StatesG
Lewellyn A. Emery and she were married on 9 Apr 1884 in Galva, Henry, Illinois, United StatesG. The marriage was performed by C.C. Harrah, Minister of the Gospel and witnessed by Gilbert Emery and Cora McDowell.
Citation: 5
188524
Birth of Child | Mabel Emery
Her daughter Mabel Emery was born in Mar 1885 in Illinois, United StatesG.
188827
Birth of Child | Ray Gordon Emery
Her son Ray Gordon Emery was born on 15 Mar 1888 in Wyoming, Stark, Illinois, United StatesG.
189534
Birth of Child | Earl Ewart Emery
Her son Earl Ewart Emery was born on 25 Jan 1895 in Amboy, Lee, Illinois, United StatesG.
189737
Birth of Child | Cecil Llewellyn Emery
Her son Cecil Llewellyn Emery was born on 13 Dec 1897 in Amboy, Lee, Illinois, United StatesG.
191958
Death of Child | Earl Ewart Emery
Her son Earl Ewart Emery died on 14 May 1919 in Amboy, Lee, Illinois, United StatesG.
193170
Death of Spouse | Lewellyn A. Emery
Her husband Lewellyn A. Emery died on 19 May 1931 in Lee County, Illinois, United StatesG.
193776
Death
She died on 9 May 1937 at age 76 in Oneida, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
Citation: 6
193776
Burial
She was buried in May 1937 in the Praire Repose CemeteryG in Oneida, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
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Citation: 6

Census and Residence Events

18610
Census1861UK | David James Ewart
Margaret was enumerated as the daughter of David James Ewart on the 1861 UK Census residing at High StreetG, in Gatehouse of Fleet, Girthon Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +. She was 0 years old.
Also residing in the same household were John Yourston Ewart, Jane McNay, and Janet 'Jessie' Gordon.
18709
Census1870 | Grace Kirk
Margaret was enumerated as a household member of Grace Kirk on the 1870 US Census residing at AltonaG, in Walnut Grove Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG +. She was 9 years old.
Also residing in the same household were John Yourston Ewart.
Citation: 7
188019
Census1880 | John McDowell, Jr.
Margaret was enumerated as the niece of John McDowell, Jr., on the 1880 US Census in Copley Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG. She was 19 years old.
Also residing in the same household were DeWitt David McDowell, Cora S. W. McDowell, John Yourston Ewart, William H. McDowell, Peter Alexander McDowell, Fredrick Robert McDowell, Amelia G. McDowell, John Miller McKie, Jannett Gordon McDowell, and Margaret Gordon.
Citation: 8
190039
Census1900 | Lewellyn A. Emery
Margaret was enumerated as the wife of Lewellyn A. Emery on the 1900 US Census in Amboy, Lee, Illinois, United StatesG. She was 39 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Mabel Emery, Ray Gordon Emery, Earl Ewart Emery, and Cecil Llewellyn Emery.
Citation: 9
191049
Census1910 | Lewellyn A. Emery
Margaret was enumerated as the wife of Lewellyn A. Emery on the 1910 US Census in Amboy, Lee, Illinois, United StatesG. She was 49 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Ray Gordon Emery, Earl Ewart Emery, Cecil Llewellyn Emery, and John M. Emery.
Citation: 10
192059
Census1920 | Lewellyn A. Emery
Margaret was enumerated as the wife of Lewellyn A. Emery on the 1920 US Census in Amboy, Lee, Illinois, United StatesG. She was 59 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Cecil Llewellyn Emery and Frances Eliza Magnuson.
Citation: 3
193069
Census1930 | Lewellyn A. Emery
Margaret was enumerated as the wife of Lewellyn A. Emery on the 1930 US Census in Amboy, Lee, Illinois, United StatesG. She was 69 years old.

Citation: 11

Citations

[S207] General Register Office for Scotland (GRO), Scotlands People Website, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, Statutory Birth Registrations. Hereinafter cited as General Register Office.
[S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, New York, U.S., Arriving Passenger and Crew Lists (including Castle Garden and Ellis Island), 1820-1957. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1920 US Census.
[S202] Henry County, IL Marriage Records, Volume 1, Page 165, License 1749: Copy of Marriage License obtained from county records.. Hereinafter cited as Henry Co, IL Marriage Records.
[S202] Henry Co, IL Marriage Records.
[S828] FindAGrave.com, online website (www.findagrave.com : viewed online 2024), Memorial ID 71237401 for Margaret Elisabeth (nee Ewart) Emery. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave, database and images.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1870 US Census.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1880 US Census.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1900 US Census.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1910 US Census.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1930 US Census.

Grace Kirk

#2684, Deceased, (Abt 1835 - 1904)

Last Edited

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Events and Notes

1835
Birth
Grace Kirk was born abt 1835 in Scotland, United KingdomG.
Citation: 1
1868~33
Marriage | William Gordon
William Gordon
Age ~63
Birth in Nov 1805 | Carsluith, Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +
Death: on 4 May 1869 | Walnut Grove Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG +
William Gordon and she were married on 13 Nov 1868 at AltonaG, in Walnut Grove Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG +.
Citation: 2
1869~34
Death of Spouse | William Gordon
Her husband William Gordon died on 4 May 1869 in Walnut Grove Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG +.
1871~36
Marriage | George D. MacIntosh
George D. MacIntosh
Age ~40
Birth abt 1831 | Scotland, United KingdomG
Death: on 9 Sep 1898
George D. MacIntosh and she were married on 5 Sep 1871 in Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
Citation: 3
1898~63
Death of Spouse | George D. MacIntosh
Her husband George D. MacIntosh died on 9 Sep 1898.
1904~69
Death
She died on 10 May 1904 at age ~69 in Altona, Walnut Grove Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
Citation: 4
1904~69
Burial
She was buried in May 1904 in the Altona CemeteryG in Altona, Walnut Grove Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
Citation: 4

Census and Residence Events

1870~35
Census1870
Grace Kirk was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1870 US Census residing at AltonaG, in Walnut Grove Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG +. She was ~35 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Margaret Elisabeth Gordon Ewart and John Yourston Ewart.
Citation: 1
1880~45
Census1880 | George D. MacIntosh
Grace was enumerated as the wife of George D. MacIntosh on the 1880 US Census in Ontario, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG. She was ~45 years old.

Citation: 5

Citations

[S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1870 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
[S195] Knox County Illinois Marriage Records.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, Illinois, County Marriages, 1800-1940.
[S828] FindAGrave.com, online website (www.findagrave.com : viewed online 2024), Memorial ID 185582396 for Grace (nee Kirk) McIntosh. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave, database and images.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1880 US Census.

Annie Tyler Bateman

#2685, Deceased, (1861 - 1938)

Parents

Father	Dr. Newton Bateman (1822 - 1897)
Mother	Anna Newell ("Annie") Tyler (1828 - 1878)

Children with John Yourston Ewart (1858 - 1922)

Son	Clifford Bateman Ewart+ (1887 - 1977)
Daughter	Jessie Gordon Ewart+ (1894 - 1979)

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Annie Tyler Bateman (1861-1938) obituary, New York Times

MI-Clifford R Bateman

Events and Notes

1861
Birth
Annie Tyler Bateman was born on 21 Aug 1861 in Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, United StatesG.
187816
Death of Parent | Anna Newell ("Annie") Tyler
Her mother Anna Newell ("Annie") Tyler died on 28 May 1878 in Sangamon County, Illinois, United StatesG.
188422
Marriage | John Yourston Ewart
John Yourston Ewart
Age 26
Birth on 20 Feb 1858 | Gatehouse of Fleet, Girthon Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +
Death: on 7 Dec 1922 | El Paso County, Colorado, United StatesG
John Yourston Ewart and she were married on 1 Jul 1884 in Galesburg, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG. (Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763–1900, Vol F, Page 106, License 7114).
188726
Birth of Child | Clifford Bateman Ewart
Her son Clifford Bateman Ewart was born on 4 Dec 1887 in South Dakota, United StatesG.
189432
Birth of Child | Jessie Gordon Ewart
Her daughter Jessie Gordon Ewart was born on 5 Jun 1894 in South Dakota, United StatesG.
189736
Death of Parent | Dr. Newton Bateman
Her father Dr. Newton Bateman died on 21 Oct 1897 in Galesburg, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
192261
Death of Spouse | John Yourston Ewart
Her husband John Yourston Ewart died on 7 Dec 1922 in El Paso County, Colorado, United StatesG.
193876
Death
She died on 7 Feb 1938 at age 76 in Colorado Springs, El Paso, Colorado, United StatesG.
193876
Burial
She was buried in Feb 1938 in the Hope CemeteryG in Galesburg, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
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Citation: 1

Census and Residence Events

18708
Census1870 | Dr. Newton Bateman
Annie was enumerated as a household member of Dr. Newton Bateman on the 1870 US Census in Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, United StatesG. She was 8 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Professor Clifford Rush Bateman, Elizabeth 'Bessie' Newell Bateman, and Anna Newell ("Annie") Tyler.
Citation: 2
188018
Census1880 | Dr. Newton Bateman
Annie was enumerated as the daughter of Dr. Newton Bateman on the 1880 US Census in Galesburg, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG. She was 18 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Professor Clifford Rush Bateman, Elizabeth 'Bessie' Newell Bateman, and Sarah D. ("Sadie") Bateman.
Citation: 3
190038
Census1900 | John Yourston Ewart
Annie was enumerated as the wife of John Yourston Ewart on the 1900 US Census in Newton Township, Harvey, Kansas, United StatesG. She was 38 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Clifford Bateman Ewart and Jessie Gordon Ewart.
Citation: 4
191048
Census1910 | John Yourston Ewart
Annie was enumerated as the wife of John Yourston Ewart on the 1910 US Census in Colorado Springs, El Paso, Colorado, United StatesG. She was 48 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Jessie Gordon Ewart.
Citation: 5
192058
Census1920 | John Yourston Ewart
Annie was enumerated as the wife of John Yourston Ewart on the 1920 US Census in El Paso, Colorado, United StatesG. She was 58 years old.

Citation: 6
193068
Census1930
She was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1930 US Census in Precinct 67, El Paso, Colorado, United StatesG. She was 68 years old.

Citation: 7

Citations

[S828] FindAGrave.com, online website (www.findagrave.com : viewed online 2024), Memorial ID 143340519 for Annie Tyler (nee Bateman) Ewart. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave, database and images.
[S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1870 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1880 US Census.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1900 US Census.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1910 US Census.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1920 US Census.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1930 US Census.

Agnes Gordon

#2686, Deceased, (1845 - )

Relationship

1st cousin 4 times removed of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

Father	Alexander Gordon (1823 - 1852)
Mother	Ann Smith (Abt 1821 - )

Person appears on these charts and lists:

Descendants of Samuel Gordon

Gordon Family Lineage:

Alexander Gordon³, James Gordon², Samuel Gordon, of Dromore¹

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Jean and Agnes Gordon, twins, christening, Kirkmabreck Parish OPR, Scotland, 1845

Jean and Agnes Gordon, christening entry, Kirkmabreck parish OPR, 1845

Jean and Agnes Gordon, twins, christening, Kirkmabreck Parish OPR, Scotland, 1845

Events and Notes

1845
Birth
Agnes Gordon was born on 27 Jul 1845 in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
1845
BirthIlleg
She was born illegitimate on 27 Jul 1845 in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
Citation: 1
1845
Christening
She was christened on 13 Oct 1845 at Kirkmabreck Parish ChurchG, in Creetown, Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
Citation: 1
1852
Death of Parent | Alexander Gordon
Her father Alexander Gordon died on 22 Aug 1852 in Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
Death
She died.

Census and Residence Events

1851
Census1851UK | William Smith
Agnes was enumerated as the granddaughter of William Smith on the 1851 UK Census residing at BlackcraigG, in Minnigaff Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +. She was 5 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Peter Smith, Grace Smith, Hugh Smith, William Gordon, Hugh Smith, and Jean Lamond.
Citation: 2
Blackcraig cottages - Museum Photo
1861
Census1861UK | William Smith
Agnes was enumerated as the granddaughter of William Smith on the 1861 UK Census residing at Daltammie FarmG in Minnigaff Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +. She was 15 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Grace Smith, William Gordon, Hugh Smith, John Smith (Parkhill), and Jean Lamond.
Citation: 3

Citations

[S207] General Register Office for Scotland (GRO), Scotlands People Website, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, OPR Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire. Hereinafter cited as General Register Office.
[S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1851 Scotland Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1861 Scotland Census.

Grace Smith

#2687, Deceased, (Abt 1822 - 1894)

Parents

Father	William Smith (Abt 1784 - 1869)
Mother	Jean Lamond (Abt 1791 - Bef 1869)

Child with David Gordon (1827 - 1896)

Son	William Gordon

Child with John Parkhill (Abt 1836 - 1908)

Son	John Smith (Parkhill)+

Children

Son	Peter Smith
Son	Hugh Smith (Abt 1850 - )

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Events and Notes

1822
Birth
Grace Smith was born abt 1822 in Minnigaff Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
1850~28
Birth of Child | Hugh Smith
Her son Hugh Smith was born abt 1850 in Minnigaff Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
1861~39
Occupation
She was field labourer in 1861 at Daltammie FarmG in Minnigaff Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
Citation: 1
1869
Death of Parent | Jean Lamond
Her mother Jean Lamond died bef 1869 in Minnigaff Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
1869~47
Death of Parent | William Smith
Her father William Smith died on 9 Feb 1869 in Minnigaff Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
1881~59
Occupation
She was lead washer in 1881 in Creetown, Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
Citation: 2
1894~72
Death
She died on 12 Jan 1894 at age ~72 at BlackcraigG, in Minnigaff Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
Citation: 3
Blackcraig cottages - Museum Photo
1894~72
Note
Her death certificate stated that she was a farm worker, single and 72 years old. Her parents were William Smith, Labourer (Deceased) and Jane Lamond (Deceased). She died of paralysis for 2 years 10 days. The informant was John Smith, her son from Creetown.
1894~72
Cause of Death
She died of paralysis.
Citation: 3
1896
Death of Partner | David Gordon
Her partner David Gordon died on 4 Jul 1896 in Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
1908
Death of Partner | John Parkhill
Her partner John Parkhill died on 10 Jun 1908 in Newton Stewart, Penninghame Parish, Wigtownshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.

Census and Residence Events

1841~19
Census1841UK | William Smith
Grace was enumerated as a member of household of William Smith on the 1841 UK Census residing at BlackcraigG, in Minnigaff Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +. She was ~19 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Ann Smith, Peter Smith, Hugh Smith, Margaret Hannah Smith, and Jean Lamond.
Citation: 4
Blackcraig cottages - Museum Photo
1851~29
Census1851UK | William Smith
Grace was enumerated as the daughter of William Smith on the 1851 UK Census residing at BlackcraigG, in Minnigaff Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +. She was ~29 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Peter Smith, Hugh Smith, William Gordon, Hugh Smith, Jean Lamond, and Agnes Gordon.
Citation: 5
Blackcraig cottages - Museum Photo
1861~39
Census1861UK | William Smith
Grace was enumerated as the daughter of William Smith on the 1861 UK Census residing at Daltammie FarmG in Minnigaff Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +. She was ~39 years old.
Also residing in the same household were William Gordon, Hugh Smith, John Smith (Parkhill), Jean Lamond, and Agnes Gordon.
Citation: 6
1871~49
Census1871UK
She was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1871 UK Census residing at Mines VillageG, in Blackcraig, Minnigaff Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG. She was ~49 years old.
Also residing in the same household were John Smith (Parkhill) and Peter Smith. Grace's occupation was listed as Out Door Worker, while her sons were shown as Scholars.
1881~59
Census1881UK
She was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1881 UK Census residing at 5 Silver StreetG, in Creetown, Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +. She was ~59 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Peter Smith.
1891~69
Census1891UK
She was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1891 UK Census residing at BlackcraigG, in Minnigaff Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +. She was ~69 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Peter Smith.
Citation: 7
Blackcraig cottages - Museum Photo

Citations

[S207] General Register Office for Scotland (GRO), Scotlands People Website, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, 1861 Scotland Census. Hereinafter cited as General Register Office.
[S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1881 Scotland Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
[S207] General Register Office, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, Statutory Death Registrations.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1841 Scotland Census.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1851 Scotland Census.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1861 Scotland Census.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1891 Scotland Census.

William Gordon

#2688, Deceased

Relationship

1st cousin 4 times removed of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

Father	David Gordon (1827 - 1896)
Mother	Grace Smith (Abt 1822 - 1894)

Person appears on these charts and lists:

Descendants of Samuel Gordon

Gordon Family Lineage:

David Gordon³, James Gordon², Samuel Gordon, of Dromore¹

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Events and Notes

1845
BirthIlleg
William Gordon was born illegitimate on 24 Nov 1845 at BlackcraigG, in Minnigaff Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
Citation: 1
Blackcraig cottages - Museum Photo
1846
Christening
He was christened on 2 Mar 1846 at Kirkmabreck Parish ChurchG, in Creetown, Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
Citation: 1
1894
Death of Parent | Grace Smith
His mother Grace Smith died on 12 Jan 1894 in Minnigaff Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
1896
Death of Parent | David Gordon
His father David Gordon died on 4 Jul 1896 in Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
Death
He died.

Census and Residence Events

1851
Census1851UK | William Smith
William was enumerated as the grandson of William Smith on the 1851 UK Census residing at BlackcraigG, in Minnigaff Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
Also residing in the same household were Peter Smith, Grace Smith, Hugh Smith, Hugh Smith, Jean Lamond, and Agnes Gordon.
Citation: 2
Blackcraig cottages - Museum Photo
1861
Census1861UK | William Smith
William was enumerated as the grandson of William Smith on the 1861 UK Census residing at Daltammie FarmG in Minnigaff Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
Also residing in the same household were Grace Smith, Hugh Smith, John Smith (Parkhill), Jean Lamond, and Agnes Gordon.
Citation: 3

Citations

[S108] , Old Parochial Registers of Scotland (OPR). Hereinafter cited as Kirkmabreck Parish, Scotland OPR.
[S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1851 Scotland Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1861 Scotland Census.

John McDowell, Jr.

#2689, Deceased, (1816 - Aft 1884)

Parents

Father	John McDowell (1783 - 1867)
Mother	Anna Livingston (1785 - 1824)

Children with Margaret Gordon (1820 - 1881)

Daughter	Amelia G. McDowell (Abt 1843 - 1878)
Son	John W. McDowell (1847 - 1878)
Daughter	Margaret McDowell (Abt 1848 - )
Daughter	Jannett Gordon McDowell+ (1848 - 1919)
Son	James Gordon McDowell+ (1852 - 1936)
Daughter	Isabella ("Belle") McDowell+ (1853 - 1929)
Son	DeWitt David McDowell (1855 - 1894)
Son	William H. McDowell (1856 - 1905)
Son	Peter Alexander McDowell+ (1858 - 1929)
Son	Fredrick Robert McDowell+ (1860 - )
Daughter	Cora S. W. McDowell (1865 - 1905)

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John McDowell's Living Room-Knox Co, Illinois

Dining Room of John & Margaret (Gordon) McDowell's homeKnox County, Illinois

John McDowell Jr.(1816- ca 1884)

John McDowell Biography Born 1816

John McDowell

Events and Notes

Person Source
John McDowell, Jr., had person sources.
Citation: 1
1816
Birth
He was born on 26 Oct 1816 in Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG.
18247
Death of Parent | Anna Livingston
His mother Anna Livingston died on 26 Jan 1824 in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
183922
Immigration
He immigrated to Knox, Illinois, United StatesG, on 26 Jul 1839.
184326
Marriage | Margaret Gordon
Margaret Gordon
Age 22
Birth on 11 Sep 1820 | Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +
Death: on 17 Dec 1881 | Knox, Illinois, United StatesG
He and Margaret Gordon were married on 27 Apr 1843 at ClaughreidG, in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +. A marriage announcement in the Wigtown Free Press on 11 May 1843 read:

At Claughread, parish of Kirkmabreck, on the 27th ult. by the Rev. Mr. Muir, Mr. John M'Dowall, to Margaret Gordon, only daughter of Mr. James Gordon, farmer there.
Citation: 2
1843~27
Birth of Child | Amelia G. McDowell
His daughter Amelia G. McDowell was born abt 1843 in Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
184730
Birth of Child | John W. McDowell
His son John W. McDowell was born on 2 Feb 1847 in Copley Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
1848~32
Birth of Child | Margaret McDowell
His daughter Margaret McDowell was born abt 1848 in Copley Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
184832
Birth of Child | Jannett Gordon McDowell
His daughter Jannett Gordon McDowell was born on 14 Nov 1848 in Copley Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
185235
Birth of Child | James Gordon McDowell
His son James Gordon McDowell was born on 9 Apr 1852 in Copley Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
185337
Birth of Child | Isabella ("Belle") McDowell
His daughter Isabella ("Belle") McDowell was born on 24 Nov 1853 in Copley Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
185538
Birth of Child | DeWitt David McDowell
His son DeWitt David McDowell was born on 17 Oct 1855 in Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
185640
Birth of Child | William H. McDowell
His son William H. McDowell was born on 28 Nov 1856 in Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
185841
Birth of Child | Peter Alexander McDowell
His son Peter Alexander McDowell was born in Feb 1858 in Illinois, United StatesG.
186043
Birth of Child | Fredrick Robert McDowell
His son Fredrick Robert McDowell was born in Jun 1860 in Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
186548
Birth of Child | Cora S. W. McDowell
His daughter Cora S. W. McDowell was born on 3 Apr 1865 in Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
186750
Death of Parent | John McDowell
His father John McDowell died on 28 Jun 1867 in Copley Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
187861
Death of Child | Amelia G. McDowell
His daughter Amelia G. McDowell died on 11 Feb 1878 in Copley Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
187861
Death of Child | John W. McDowell
His son John W. McDowell died on 11 Feb 1878 in Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
188165
Death of Spouse | Margaret Gordon
His wife Margaret Gordon died on 17 Dec 1881 in Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
1884
Death
He died aft 1884 in Copley Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
Burial
He was buried in the Scotch Cemetery (John Knox Cemetery)G, in Victoria Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG +.
Biography
John came to America July 26, 1839, but temporarily returned to Scotland in 1843 to marry Margaret Gordon. Returning to America, they were six days in going by wagon from Chicago to Copley Twp. where they settled on 80 acres in Section 16, later holding a total of about 700 acres. He was a town supervisor, school trustee, justice of the peace, and trustee of the Presbyterian church.

Census and Residence Events

185034
Census1850
John McDowell, Jr., was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1850 US Census residing at Township 12 N 3 EG in Knox, Illinois, United StatesG. He was 34 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Amelia G. McDowell, John W. McDowell, Jannett Gordon McDowell, and Margaret Gordon.
Citation: 3
186043
Census1860 | Amelia G. McDowell
He was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1860 US Census in Copley Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG. He was 43 years old.
Also residing in the same household were John W. McDowell, Jannett Gordon McDowell, Margaret McDowell, James Gordon McDowell, DeWitt David McDowell, Isabella ("Belle") McDowell, William H. McDowell, Peter Alexander McDowell, Fredrick Robert McDowell, and Margaret Gordon.
Citation: 4
187053
Census1870
He was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1870 US Census in Copley Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG. He was 53 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Margaret Gordon, Amelia G. McDowell, John W. McDowell, Jannett Gordon McDowell, James Gordon McDowell, Isabella ("Belle") McDowell, DeWitt David McDowell, William H. McDowell, Peter Alexander McDowell, Fredrick Robert McDowell, and Cora S. W. McDowell.
Citation: 5
188063
Census1880
He was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1880 US Census in Copley Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG. He was 63 years old.
Also residing in the same household were DeWitt David McDowell, Cora S. W. McDowell, John Yourston Ewart, Margaret Elisabeth Gordon Ewart, William H. McDowell, Peter Alexander McDowell, Fredrick Robert McDowell, Amelia G. McDowell, John Miller McKie, Jannett Gordon McDowell, and Margaret Gordon.
Citation: 6

Citations

[S76] John McCornack, The Andrew McCornack Family of Knox County Illinois (: Sherwin/Dodge, Second Edition, 1984). Hereinafter cited as The Andrew McCornack Family.
[S207] General Register Office for Scotland (GRO), Scotlands People Website, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, OPR Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire. Hereinafter cited as General Register Office.
[S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1850 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1860 US Census.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1870 US Census.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1880 US Census.

Amelia G. McDowell

#2690, Deceased, (Abt 1843 - 1878)

Relationship

1st cousin 4 times removed of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

Father	John McDowell, Jr. (1816 - Aft 1884)
Mother	Margaret Gordon (1820 - 1881)

Person appears on these charts and lists:

Descendants of Samuel Gordon

Gordon Family Lineage:

Margaret Gordon³, James Gordon², Samuel Gordon, of Dromore¹

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1843
Birth
Amelia G. McDowell was born abt 1843 in Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
Citation: 1
1878~35
Death
She died on 11 Feb 1878 at age ~35 in Copley Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
1881
Death of Parent | Margaret Gordon
Her mother Margaret Gordon died on 17 Dec 1881 in Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
1884
Death of Parent | John McDowell, Jr.
Her father John McDowell, Jr., died aft 1884 in Copley Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
Burial
She was buried in the Scotch Cemetery (John Knox Cemetery)G, in Victoria Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG +.

Census and Residence Events

1850~7
Census1850 | John McDowell, Jr.
Amelia was enumerated as a household member of John McDowell, Jr., on the 1850 US Census residing at Township 12 N 3 EG in Knox, Illinois, United StatesG. She was ~7 years old.
Also residing in the same household were John W. McDowell, Jannett Gordon McDowell, and Margaret Gordon.
Citation: 2
1860~17
Census1860 | John McDowell, Jr.
She was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1860 US Census in Copley Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG. She was ~17 years old.
Also residing in the same household were John W. McDowell, Jannett Gordon McDowell, Margaret McDowell, James Gordon McDowell, DeWitt David McDowell, Isabella ("Belle") McDowell, William H. McDowell, Peter Alexander McDowell, Fredrick Robert McDowell, and Margaret Gordon.
Citation: 3
1870~27
Census1870 | John McDowell, Jr.
Amelia was enumerated as a household member of John McDowell, Jr., on the 1870 US Census in Copley Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG. She was ~27 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Margaret Gordon, John W. McDowell, Jannett Gordon McDowell, James Gordon McDowell, Isabella ("Belle") McDowell, DeWitt David McDowell, William H. McDowell, Peter Alexander McDowell, Fredrick Robert McDowell, and Cora S. W. McDowell.
Citation: 4
1880
Census1880 | John McDowell, Jr.
Amelia was enumerated as the daughter of John McDowell, Jr., on the 1880 US Census in Copley Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG. She was ~37 years old.
Also residing in the same household were DeWitt David McDowell, Cora S. W. McDowell, John Yourston Ewart, Margaret Elisabeth Gordon Ewart, William H. McDowell, Peter Alexander McDowell, Fredrick Robert McDowell, John Miller McKie, Jannett Gordon McDowell, and Margaret Gordon.
Citation: 1

Citations

[S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1880 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1850 US Census.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1860 US Census.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1870 US Census.

DeWitt David McDowell

#2691, Deceased, (1855 - 1894)

Relationship

1st cousin 4 times removed of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

Father	John McDowell, Jr. (1816 - Aft 1884)
Mother	Margaret Gordon (1820 - 1881)

Person appears on these charts and lists:

Descendants of Samuel Gordon

Gordon Family Lineage:

Margaret Gordon³, James Gordon², Samuel Gordon, of Dromore¹

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DeWitt D. McDowell (1855-1894). John Knox Cemetery, Copley, Knox Co, Illinois

Events and Notes

1855
Birth
DeWitt David McDowell was born on 17 Oct 1855 in Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
Citation: 1
188126
Death of Parent | Margaret Gordon
His mother Margaret Gordon died on 17 Dec 1881 in Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
1884
Death of Parent | John McDowell, Jr.
His father John McDowell, Jr., died aft 1884 in Copley Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
1890~35
Occupation
He was farmer in 1890 in Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
189438
Death
He died on 6 Aug 1894 at age 38 in Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
Citation: 1
189438
Burial
He was buried in Aug 1894 in the Scotch Cemetery (John Knox Cemetery)G, in Victoria Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG +.
Find A Grave Memorial Link
Citation: 1

Census and Residence Events

18604
Census1860 | John McDowell, Jr. and Amelia G. McDowell
DeWitt was enumerated as a household member of John McDowell, Jr., on the 1860 US Census in Copley Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG. He was 4 years old.
Also residing in the same household were John W. McDowell, Jannett Gordon McDowell, Margaret McDowell, James Gordon McDowell, Isabella ("Belle") McDowell, William H. McDowell, Peter Alexander McDowell, Fredrick Robert McDowell, and Margaret Gordon.
Citation: 2
187014
Census1870 | John McDowell, Jr.
DeWitt was enumerated as a household member of John McDowell, Jr., on the 1870 US Census in Copley Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG. He was 14 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Margaret Gordon, Amelia G. McDowell, John W. McDowell, Jannett Gordon McDowell, James Gordon McDowell, Isabella ("Belle") McDowell, William H. McDowell, Peter Alexander McDowell, Fredrick Robert McDowell, and Cora S. W. McDowell.
Citation: 3
188024
Census1880 | John McDowell, Jr.
DeWitt was enumerated as the son of John McDowell, Jr., on the 1880 US Census in Copley Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG. He was 24 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Cora S. W. McDowell, John Yourston Ewart, Margaret Elisabeth Gordon Ewart, William H. McDowell, Peter Alexander McDowell, Fredrick Robert McDowell, Amelia G. McDowell, John Miller McKie, Jannett Gordon McDowell, and Margaret Gordon.
Citation: 4

Citations

[S828] FindAGrave.com, online website (www.findagrave.com : viewed online 2024), Memorial ID 5530333 for DeWitt David McDowell. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave, database and images.
[S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1860 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1870 US Census.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1880 US Census.

William H. McDowell

#2692, Deceased, (1856 - 1905)

Relationship

1st cousin 4 times removed of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

Father	John McDowell, Jr. (1816 - Aft 1884)
Mother	Margaret Gordon (1820 - 1881)

Person appears on these charts and lists:

Descendants of Samuel Gordon

Gordon Family Lineage:

Margaret Gordon³, James Gordon², Samuel Gordon, of Dromore¹

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1856
Birth
William H. McDowell was born on 28 Nov 1856 in Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
Citation: 1
1880~24
Occupation
He was farmer in 1880 in Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
Citation: 1
188125
Death of Parent | Margaret Gordon
His mother Margaret Gordon died on 17 Dec 1881 in Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
1884
Death of Parent | John McDowell, Jr.
His father John McDowell, Jr., died aft 1884 in Copley Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
190548
Death
He died on 28 Feb 1905 at age 48.

Census and Residence Events

18603
Census1860 | John McDowell, Jr. and Amelia G. McDowell
William was enumerated as a household member of John McDowell, Jr., on the 1860 US Census in Copley Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG. He was 3 years old.
Also residing in the same household were John W. McDowell, Jannett Gordon McDowell, Margaret McDowell, James Gordon McDowell, DeWitt David McDowell, Isabella ("Belle") McDowell, Peter Alexander McDowell, Fredrick Robert McDowell, and Margaret Gordon.
Citation: 2
187013
Census1870 | John McDowell, Jr.
William was enumerated as a household member of John McDowell, Jr., on the 1870 US Census in Copley Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG. He was 13 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Margaret Gordon, Amelia G. McDowell, John W. McDowell, Jannett Gordon McDowell, James Gordon McDowell, Isabella ("Belle") McDowell, DeWitt David McDowell, Peter Alexander McDowell, Fredrick Robert McDowell, and Cora S. W. McDowell.
Citation: 3
188023
Census1880 | John McDowell, Jr.
William was enumerated as the son of John McDowell, Jr., on the 1880 US Census in Copley Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG. He was 23 years old.
Also residing in the same household were DeWitt David McDowell, Cora S. W. McDowell, John Yourston Ewart, Margaret Elisabeth Gordon Ewart, Peter Alexander McDowell, Fredrick Robert McDowell, Amelia G. McDowell, John Miller McKie, Jannett Gordon McDowell, and Margaret Gordon.
Citation: 1

Citations

[S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1880 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1860 US Census.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1870 US Census.

Peter Alexander McDowell

#2693, Deceased, (1858 - 1929)

Relationship

1st cousin 4 times removed of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

Father	John McDowell, Jr. (1816 - Aft 1884)
Mother	Margaret Gordon (1820 - 1881)

Children with Amelia Gehring (1861 - 1956)

Son	Kirk Xavier McDowell+ (1882 - 1971)
Daughter	Hazel H. McDowell (1887 - 1917)
Daughter	Gertrude Amelia McDowell (1891 - 1918)

Person appears on these charts and lists:

Descendants of Samuel Gordon

Gordon Family Lineage:

Margaret Gordon³, James Gordon², Samuel Gordon, of Dromore¹

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1858
Birth
Peter Alexander McDowell was born in Feb 1858 in Illinois, United StatesG.
188123
Death of Parent | Margaret Gordon
His mother Margaret Gordon died on 17 Dec 1881 in Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
188223
Marriage | Amelia Gehring
Amelia Gehring
Age 20
Birth on 16 Jan 1861 | Sparta, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG
Death: in 1956 | Illinois, United StatesG
He and Amelia Gehring were married on 14 Jan 1882 in Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
188224
Birth of Child | Kirk Xavier McDowell
His son Kirk Xavier McDowell was born on 18 Nov 1882 in Victoria Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG +.
1884
Death of Parent | John McDowell, Jr.
His father John McDowell, Jr., died aft 1884 in Copley Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
1887~29
Birth of Child | Hazel H. McDowell
His daughter Hazel H. McDowell was born in Feb 1887 in Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
1891~33
Birth of Child | Gertrude Amelia McDowell
His daughter Gertrude Amelia McDowell was born in Feb 1891 in Victoria, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
1900~42
Occupation
He was farmer in 1900 in Copley Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
Citation: 1
191758
Death of Child | Hazel H. McDowell
His daughter Hazel H. McDowell died on 9 Jan 1917 in Ontario Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
1918~60
Death of Child | Gertrude Amelia McDowell
His daughter Gertrude Amelia McDowell died in 1918.
192970
Death
He died on 17 Jan 1929 at age 70 in Kewanee, Henry, Illinois, United StatesG.
1929~71
Burial
He was buried in 1929 in the Oneida CemeteryG in Oneida, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
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Citation: 2
1956
Death of Spouse | Amelia Gehring
His wife Amelia Gehring died in 1956 in Illinois, United StatesG.

Census and Residence Events

18602
Census1860 | John McDowell, Jr. and Amelia G. McDowell
Peter was enumerated as a household member of John McDowell, Jr., on the 1860 US Census in Copley Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG. He was 2 years old.
Also residing in the same household were John W. McDowell, Jannett Gordon McDowell, Margaret McDowell, James Gordon McDowell, DeWitt David McDowell, Isabella ("Belle") McDowell, William H. McDowell, Fredrick Robert McDowell, and Margaret Gordon.
Citation: 3
187012
Census1870 | John McDowell, Jr.
Peter was enumerated as a household member of John McDowell, Jr., on the 1870 US Census in Copley Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG. He was 12 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Margaret Gordon, Amelia G. McDowell, John W. McDowell, Jannett Gordon McDowell, James Gordon McDowell, Isabella ("Belle") McDowell, DeWitt David McDowell, William H. McDowell, Fredrick Robert McDowell, and Cora S. W. McDowell.
Citation: 4
188022
Census1880 | John McDowell, Jr.
Peter was enumerated as the son of John McDowell, Jr., on the 1880 US Census in Copley Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG. He was 22 years old.
Also residing in the same household were DeWitt David McDowell, Cora S. W. McDowell, John Yourston Ewart, Margaret Elisabeth Gordon Ewart, William H. McDowell, Fredrick Robert McDowell, Amelia G. McDowell, John Miller McKie, Jannett Gordon McDowell, and Margaret Gordon.
Citation: 5
190042
Census1900
He was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1900 US Census in Copley Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG. He was 42 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Kirk Xavier McDowell, Hazel H. McDowell, Gertrude Amelia McDowell, and Amelia Gehring.
Citation: 1
191052
Census1910
He was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1910 US Census in Copley Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG. He was 52 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Gertrude Amelia McDowell and Amelia Gehring.
Citation: 6
192061
Census1920
He was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1920 US Census in Copley Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG. He was 61 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Amelia Gehring.
Citation: 7

Citations

[S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1900 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
[S828] FindAGrave.com, online website (www.findagrave.com : viewed online 2024), Memorial ID 5771577 for Peter A McDowell. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave, database and images.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1860 US Census.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1870 US Census.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1880 US Census.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1910 US Census.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1920 US Census.

Fredrick Robert McDowell

#2694, Deceased, (1860 - )

Relationship

1st cousin 4 times removed of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

Father	John McDowell, Jr. (1816 - Aft 1884)
Mother	Margaret Gordon (1820 - 1881)

Child with Catherine Evans (1862 - 1935)

Son	Robert Kyle McDowell (1899 - 1923)

Person appears on these charts and lists:

Descendants of Samuel Gordon

Gordon Family Lineage:

Margaret Gordon³, James Gordon², Samuel Gordon, of Dromore¹

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1860
Birth
Fredrick Robert McDowell was born in Jun 1860 in Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
1881
Death of Parent | Margaret Gordon
His mother Margaret Gordon died on 17 Dec 1881 in Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
1884
Death of Parent | John McDowell, Jr.
His father John McDowell, Jr., died aft 1884 in Copley Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
1896
Marriage | Catherine Evans
Catherine Evans
Age 34
Birth in Jul 1862 | Illinois, United StatesG
Death: on 14 Dec 1935 | Galesburg, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG
He and Catherine Evans were married on 25 Nov 1896 in Victoria, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
1899
Birth of Child | Robert Kyle McDowell
His son Robert Kyle McDowell was born on 29 Nov 1899 in Victoria Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG +.
1923
Death of Child | Robert Kyle McDowell
His son Robert Kyle McDowell died on 14 Oct 1923 in Galesburg, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
1935
Death of Spouse | Catherine Evans
His wife Catherine Evans died on 14 Dec 1935 in Galesburg, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
Death
He died.

Census and Residence Events

1860
Census1860 | John McDowell, Jr. and Amelia G. McDowell
Fredrick was enumerated as a household member of John McDowell, Jr., on the 1860 US Census in Copley Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG. He was ~0 years old.
Also residing in the same household were John W. McDowell, Jannett Gordon McDowell, Margaret McDowell, James Gordon McDowell, DeWitt David McDowell, Isabella ("Belle") McDowell, William H. McDowell, Peter Alexander McDowell, and Margaret Gordon.
Citation: 1
1870
Census1870 | John McDowell, Jr.
Fredrick was enumerated as a household member of John McDowell, Jr., on the 1870 US Census in Copley Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG. He was 10 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Margaret Gordon, Amelia G. McDowell, John W. McDowell, Jannett Gordon McDowell, James Gordon McDowell, Isabella ("Belle") McDowell, DeWitt David McDowell, William H. McDowell, Peter Alexander McDowell, and Cora S. W. McDowell.
Citation: 2
1880
Census1880 | John McDowell, Jr.
Fredrick was enumerated as the son of John McDowell, Jr., on the 1880 US Census in Copley Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG. He was ~20 years old.
Also residing in the same household were DeWitt David McDowell, Cora S. W. McDowell, John Yourston Ewart, Margaret Elisabeth Gordon Ewart, William H. McDowell, Peter Alexander McDowell, Amelia G. McDowell, John Miller McKie, Jannett Gordon McDowell, and Margaret Gordon.
Citation: 3
1900
Census1900
He was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1900 US Census in Copley Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG. He was ~40 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Robert Kyle McDowell and Catherine Evans.
Citation: 4

Citations

[S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1860 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1870 US Census.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1880 US Census.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1900 US Census.

Cora S. W. McDowell

#2695, Deceased, (1865 - 1905)

Relationship

1st cousin 4 times removed of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

Father	John McDowell, Jr. (1816 - Aft 1884)
Mother	Margaret Gordon (1820 - 1881)

Person appears on these charts and lists:

Descendants of Samuel Gordon

Gordon Family Lineage:

Margaret Gordon³, James Gordon², Samuel Gordon, of Dromore¹

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1865
Birth
Cora S. W. McDowell was born on 3 Apr 1865 in Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
188116
Death of Parent | Margaret Gordon
Her mother Margaret Gordon died on 17 Dec 1881 in Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
1884
Death of Parent | John McDowell, Jr.
Her father John McDowell, Jr., died aft 1884 in Copley Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
1898~33
Marriage | James A. Shaw
James A. Shaw
Age ~37
Birth on 15 Apr 1861 | Kentucky, United StatesG
Death: on 31 Oct 1917 | El Dorado Springs, Cedar, Missouri, United StatesG
James A. Shaw and she were married in 1898 in Illinois, United StatesG.
190539
Death
She died on 8 Feb 1905 at age 39 in Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
1905~40
Burial
She was buried in 1905 in the Scotch Cemetery (John Knox Cemetery)G, in Victoria Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG +.
Find A Grave Memorial Link
Citation: 1
1917
Death of Spouse | James A. Shaw
Her husband James A. Shaw died on 31 Oct 1917 in El Dorado Springs, Cedar, Missouri, United StatesG.

Census and Residence Events

18705
Census1870 | John McDowell, Jr.
Cora was enumerated as a household member of John McDowell, Jr., on the 1870 US Census in Copley Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG. She was 5 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Margaret Gordon, Amelia G. McDowell, John W. McDowell, Jannett Gordon McDowell, James Gordon McDowell, Isabella ("Belle") McDowell, DeWitt David McDowell, William H. McDowell, Peter Alexander McDowell, and Fredrick Robert McDowell.
Citation: 2
188015
Census1880 | John McDowell, Jr.
Cora was enumerated as the daughter of John McDowell, Jr., on the 1880 US Census in Copley Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG. She was 15 years old.
Also residing in the same household were DeWitt David McDowell, John Yourston Ewart, Margaret Elisabeth Gordon Ewart, William H. McDowell, Peter Alexander McDowell, Fredrick Robert McDowell, Amelia G. McDowell, John Miller McKie, Jannett Gordon McDowell, and Margaret Gordon.
Citation: 3
190035
Census1900 | James A. Shaw
Cora was enumerated as the wife of James A. Shaw on the 1900 US Census in Copley Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG. She was 35 years old.

Citation: 4

Citations

[S828] FindAGrave.com, online website (www.findagrave.com : viewed online 2024), Memorial ID 5530331 for Cora (nee McDowell) Shaw. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave, database and images.
[S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1870 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1880 US Census.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1900 US Census.

James A. Shaw

#2696, Deceased, (1861 - 1917)

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Person Source
James A. Shaw had person sources.
Citation: 1
1861
Birth
He was born on 15 Apr 1861 in Kentucky, United StatesG.
1898~37
Marriage | Cora S. W. McDowell
Cora S. W. McDowell
Age ~33
Birth on 3 Apr 1865 | Knox, Illinois, United StatesG
Death: on 8 Feb 1905 | Knox, Illinois, United StatesG
He and Cora S. W. McDowell were married in 1898 in Illinois, United StatesG.
1900~39
Occupation
He was farmer in 1900 in Copley Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
Citation: 2
190543
Death of Spouse | Cora S. W. McDowell
His wife Cora S. W. McDowell died on 8 Feb 1905 in Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
191756
Death
He died on 31 Oct 1917 at age 56 in El Dorado Springs, Cedar, Missouri, United StatesG.
1905~44
Burial
He was buried in 1905 in the El Dorado Springs CemeteryG in El Dorado Springs, Cedar, Missouri, United StatesG.
Find A Grave Memorial Link

Census and Residence Events

190039
Census1900
James A. Shaw was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1900 US Census in Copley Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG. He was 39 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Cora S. W. McDowell.
Citation: 2

Citations

[S76] John McCornack, The Andrew McCornack Family of Knox County Illinois (: Sherwin/Dodge, Second Edition, 1984). Hereinafter cited as The Andrew McCornack Family.
[S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1900 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.

Johanna 'Hannah' Goodman

#2697, Deceased, (Abt 1824 - 1901)

Children with Alexander Gordon (1823 - 1852)

Daughter	Margaret "Maggie" Gordon
Son	James Philander Gordon+ (1849 - 1897)
Son	John Alexander Gordon (Abt 1851 - )

Children with Owen Sullivan (1819 - 1886)

Son	Daniel Sullivan (Abt 1856 - )
Son	Eugene Sullivan (Abt 1860 - )
Daughter	Jessie Sullivan (Abt 1862 - )

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Person Source
Johanna 'Hannah' Goodman had person sources.
Citation: 1
1824
Birth
She was born abt 1824 in IrelandG.
1846~22
Marriage | Alexander Gordon
Alexander Gordon
Age ~23
Birth on 6 Apr 1823 | Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +
Death: on 22 Aug 1852 | Knox, Illinois, United StatesG
Alexander Gordon and she were married abt 1846 in Knox County, Illinois, United StatesG.
Citation: 1
1849~25
Birth of Child | James Philander Gordon
Her son James Philander Gordon was born on 13 Jul 1849 in Altona, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
1851~27
Birth of Child | John Alexander Gordon
Her son John Alexander Gordon was born abt 1851 in Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
1852~28
Death of Spouse | Alexander Gordon
Her husband Alexander Gordon died on 22 Aug 1852 in Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
1853~29
Marriage | Owen Sullivan
Owen Sullivan
Age ~34
Birth in 1819 | Ardivilla, County Kerry, IrelandG
Death: in 1886 | Knox, Illinois, United StatesG
Owen Sullivan and she were married on 31 Dec 1853 in Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
Citation: 1
1856~32
Birth of Child | Daniel Sullivan
Her son Daniel Sullivan was born abt 1856 in Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
1860~36
Birth of Child | Eugene Sullivan
Her son Eugene Sullivan was born abt 1860 in Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
1862~38
Birth of Child | Jessie Sullivan
Her daughter Jessie Sullivan was born abt 1862 in Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
1886~62
Death of Spouse | Owen Sullivan
Her husband Owen Sullivan died in 1886 in Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
1897~73
Death of Child | James Philander Gordon
Her son James Philander Gordon died on 2 Aug 1897 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, California, United StatesG.
1901~77
Burial
She was buried in 1901 in the in Saint Paul, Howard, Nebraska, United StatesG.
1901~77
Death
She died on 25 Feb 1901 at age ~77 in Saint Paul, Howard, Nebraska, United StatesG.

Census and Residence Events

1860~36
Census1860 | Owen Sullivan
Johanna was enumerated as a household member of Owen Sullivan on the 1860 US Census in Copley Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG. She was ~36 years old.
Also residing in the same household were James Philander Gordon, John Alexander Gordon, and Daniel Sullivan.
Citation: 2
1870~46
Census1870 | James Philander Gordon
Johanna was enumerated as a household member of James Philander Gordon on the 1870 US Census in Copley Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG. She was ~46 years old.
Also residing in the same household were John Alexander Gordon, Daniel Sullivan, Eugene Sullivan, and Jessie Sullivan.
Citation: 3

Citations

[S76] John McCornack, The Andrew McCornack Family of Knox County Illinois (: Sherwin/Dodge, Second Edition, 1984). Hereinafter cited as The Andrew McCornack Family.
[S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1860 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1870 US Census.

John Alexander Gordon

#2698, Deceased, (Abt 1851 - )

Relationship

1st cousin 4 times removed of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

Father	Alexander Gordon (1823 - 1852)
Mother	Johanna 'Hannah' Goodman (Abt 1824 - 1901)

Person appears on these charts and lists:

Descendants of Samuel Gordon

Gordon Family Lineage:

Alexander Gordon³, James Gordon², Samuel Gordon, of Dromore¹

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Person Source
John Alexander Gordon had person sources.
Citation: 1
1851
Birth
He was born abt 1851 in Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
1852
Death of Parent | Alexander Gordon
His father Alexander Gordon died on 22 Aug 1852 in Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
1872
Marriage | Susan Sickler
Susan Sickler
Age ~21
Birth abt 1851 | Knox, Illinois, United StatesG
He and Susan Sickler were married on 2 Jun 1872 in Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
Death
He died.
1901
Death of Parent | Johanna 'Hannah' Goodman
His mother Johanna 'Hannah' Goodman died on 25 Feb 1901 in Saint Paul, Howard, Nebraska, United StatesG.

Census and Residence Events

1860
Census1860 | Owen Sullivan
John was enumerated as a household member of Owen Sullivan on the 1860 US Census in Copley Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG. He was ~9 years old.
Also residing in the same household were James Philander Gordon, Daniel Sullivan, and Johanna 'Hannah' Goodman.
Citation: 2
1870
Census1870 | James Philander Gordon
John was enumerated as a household member of James Philander Gordon on the 1870 US Census in Copley Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG. He was ~19 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Johanna 'Hannah' Goodman, Daniel Sullivan, Eugene Sullivan, and Jessie Sullivan.
Citation: 3

Citations

[S76] John McCornack, The Andrew McCornack Family of Knox County Illinois (: Sherwin/Dodge, Second Edition, 1984). Hereinafter cited as The Andrew McCornack Family.
[S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1860 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1870 US Census.

Margaret "Maggie" Gordon

#2699, Deceased

Relationship

1st cousin 4 times removed of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

Father	Alexander Gordon (1823 - 1852)
Mother	Johanna 'Hannah' Goodman (Abt 1824 - 1901)

Person appears on these charts and lists:

Descendants of Samuel Gordon

Gordon Family Lineage:

Alexander Gordon³, James Gordon², Samuel Gordon, of Dromore¹

Last Edited

3 May 2024

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Events and Notes

Person Source
Margaret "Maggie" Gordon had person sources.
Citation: 1
Birth
She was born in Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
1852
Death of Parent | Alexander Gordon
Her father Alexander Gordon died on 22 Aug 1852 in Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
Death
She died.
1901
Death of Parent | Johanna 'Hannah' Goodman
Her mother Johanna 'Hannah' Goodman died on 25 Feb 1901 in Saint Paul, Howard, Nebraska, United StatesG.

Citations

[S76] John McCornack, The Andrew McCornack Family of Knox County Illinois (: Sherwin/Dodge, Second Edition, 1984). Hereinafter cited as The Andrew McCornack Family.

James Philander Gordon

#2700, Deceased, (1849 - 1897)

Relationship

1st cousin 4 times removed of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

Father	Alexander Gordon (1823 - 1852)
Mother	Johanna 'Hannah' Goodman (Abt 1824 - 1901)

Children with Emily 'Emma' Anthus Richards (1854 - 1937)

Son	Infant Gordon (1872 - 1872)
Son	Infant Gordon (1872 - 1872)
Son	Infant Gordon (1873 - 1873)
Son	Infant Gordon (1873 - 1873)
Son	William Goodman ("Willie") Gordon (1874 - 1879)
Daughter	Rena May Gordon+ (1876 - 1949)
Daughter	Eva Adelle Gordon+ (1878 - 1954)
Daughter	Cora Belle Gordon (1880 - 1961)
Daughter	Inez Lucretia Gordon+ (1881 - 1976)
Daughter	Ida Elizabeth Gordon+ (1883 - 1962)
Son	Harry A. Gordon (1884 - )
Daughter	Minnie Hazel Gordon+ (1885 - 1992)
Daughter	Winnie Lou Gordon+ (1887 - 1965)
Son	Grover James Gordon (1889 - 1960)
Son	Lester Gordon (1891 - 1891)
Son	David Philander Gordon (1892 - 1918)
Son	Herron 'Harry' Almus Gordon+ (1894 - 1971)

Person appears on these charts and lists:

Descendants of Samuel Gordon

Gordon Family Lineage:

Alexander Gordon³, James Gordon², Samuel Gordon, of Dromore¹

Last Edited

19 Jun 2024

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James Philander Gordon Family

The Family of James P. Gordon (1849-1897)

Events and Notes

Person Source
James Philander Gordon had person sources.
Citation: 1
1849
Birth
He was born on 13 Jul 1849 at AltonaG, in Altona, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
18523
Death of Parent | Alexander Gordon
His father Alexander Gordon died on 22 Aug 1852 in Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
187222
Marriage | Emily 'Emma' Anthus Richards
Emily 'Emma' Anthus Richards
Age 17
Birth on 1 Sep 1854 | Elmira, Chemung, New York, United StatesG
Death: on 22 May 1937 | Holbrook, Furnas, Nebraska, United StatesG
He and Emily 'Emma' Anthus Richards were married on 11 Jun 1872 in Grand Island, Hall, Nebraska, United StatesG.
Citation: 1
187223
Death of Child | Infant Gordon
His son Infant Gordon died on 22 Nov 1872 in Howard County, Nebraska, United StatesG.
187223
Death of Child | Infant Gordon
His son Infant Gordon died on 22 Nov 1872 in Howard County, Nebraska, United StatesG.
187223
Birth of Child | Infant Gordon
His son Infant Gordon was born on 22 Nov 1872 in Saint Paul, Howard, Nebraska, United StatesG.
187223
Birth of Child | Infant Gordon
His son Infant Gordon was born on 22 Nov 1872 in Saint Paul, Howard, Nebraska, United StatesG.
187324
Death of Child | Infant Gordon
His son Infant Gordon died in Nov 1873 in Howard County, Nebraska, United StatesG.
187324
Death of Child | Infant Gordon
His son Infant Gordon died in Nov 1873 in Howard County, Nebraska, United StatesG.
187324
Birth of Child | Infant Gordon
His son Infant Gordon was born on 18 Nov 1873 in Saint Paul, Howard, Nebraska, United StatesG.
187324
Birth of Child | Infant Gordon
His son Infant Gordon was born on 18 Nov 1873 in Saint Paul, Howard, Nebraska, United StatesG.
187425
Birth of Child | William Goodman ("Willie") Gordon
His son William Goodman ("Willie") Gordon was born on 25 Oct 1874 in Saint Paul, Howard, Nebraska, United StatesG.
187626
Birth of Child | Rena May Gordon
His daughter Rena May Gordon was born on 7 Jul 1876 in Saint Paul, Howard, Nebraska, United StatesG.
187828
Birth of Child | Eva Adelle Gordon
His daughter Eva Adelle Gordon was born on 2 Apr 1878 in Saint Paul, Howard, Nebraska, United StatesG.
187929
Death of Child | William Goodman ("Willie") Gordon
His son William Goodman ("Willie") Gordon died on 20 Feb 1879 in Saint Paul, Howard, Nebraska, United StatesG.
188030
Birth of Child | Cora Belle Gordon
His daughter Cora Belle Gordon was born on 10 Feb 1880 in Saint Paul, Howard, Nebraska, United StatesG.
1880~31
Occupation
He was farmer in 1880 in Saint Paul, Howard, Nebraska, United StatesG.
Citation: 2
188132
Birth of Child | Inez Lucretia Gordon
His daughter Inez Lucretia Gordon was born on 8 Dec 1881 in Saint Paul, Howard, Nebraska, United StatesG.
188334
Birth of Child | Ida Elizabeth Gordon
His daughter Ida Elizabeth Gordon was born on 11 Dec 1883 in Saint Paul, Howard, Nebraska, United StatesG.
188435
Birth of Child | Harry A. Gordon
His son Harry A. Gordon was born in Oct 1884 in Nebraska, United StatesG.
188536
Birth of Child | Minnie Hazel Gordon
His daughter Minnie Hazel Gordon was born on 28 Nov 1885 in Saint Paul, Howard, Nebraska, United StatesG.
188738
Birth of Child | Winnie Lou Gordon
His daughter Winnie Lou Gordon was born on 12 Nov 1887 in Saint Paul, Howard, Nebraska, United StatesG.
188939
Birth of Child | Grover James Gordon
His son Grover James Gordon was born on 18 Mar 1889 in Saint Paul, Howard, Nebraska, United StatesG.
189141
Birth of Child | Lester Gordon
His son Lester Gordon was born on 28 Jan 1891 in Saint Paul, Howard, Nebraska, United StatesG.
189141
Death of Child | Lester Gordon
His son Lester Gordon died on 6 Feb 1891 in Saint Paul, Howard, Nebraska, United StatesG.
189242
Birth of Child | David Philander Gordon
His son David Philander Gordon was born on 20 Feb 1892 in Saint Paul, Howard, Nebraska, United StatesG.
189445
Birth of Child | Herron 'Harry' Almus Gordon
His son Herron 'Harry' Almus Gordon was born on 11 Oct 1894 in Saint Paul, Howard, Nebraska, United StatesG.
189748
Death
He died on 2 Aug 1897 at age 48 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, California, United StatesG.
Citation: 3
189748
Cause of Death
He died of suspected murder.
Citation: 3
189748
Note
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.
Citation: 3
1897
Burial
He was buried on 11 Aug 1897 in the Elmwood CemeteryG, in Saint Paul, Howard, Nebraska, United StatesG.
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Citation: 4
Biography
James was county treasurer and school director in Howard Co, Nebraska. He was also involved in real estate and land holdings.
1901
Death of Parent | Johanna 'Hannah' Goodman
His mother Johanna 'Hannah' Goodman died on 25 Feb 1901 in Saint Paul, Howard, Nebraska, United StatesG.
1937
Death of Spouse | Emily 'Emma' Anthus Richards
His wife Emily 'Emma' Anthus Richards died on 22 May 1937 in Holbrook, Furnas, Nebraska, United StatesG.

Census and Residence Events

186010
Census1860 | Owen Sullivan
James was enumerated as a household member of Owen Sullivan on the 1860 US Census in Copley Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG. He was 10 years old.
Also residing in the same household were John Alexander Gordon, Daniel Sullivan, and Johanna 'Hannah' Goodman.
Citation: 5
187021
Census1870
He was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1870 US Census in Copley Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG. He was 21 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Johanna 'Hannah' Goodman, John Alexander Gordon, Daniel Sullivan, Eugene Sullivan, and Jessie Sullivan.
Citation: 6
188030
Census1880
He was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1880 US Census in Saint Paul, Howard, Nebraska, United StatesG. He was 30 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Rena May Gordon, Eva Adelle Gordon, Cora Belle Gordon, and Emily 'Emma' Anthus Richards.
Citation: 2

Citations

[S76] John McCornack, The Andrew McCornack Family of Knox County Illinois (: Sherwin/Dodge, Second Edition, 1984). Hereinafter cited as The Andrew McCornack Family.
[S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1880 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
[S215] Griffin, Candy Lou Steele, "Winnie Lou Gordon and family," e-mail message from email address (11913 E. Portland Ave, Spokane, WA 99206) to Warren M. (Sandy) Gordon, November 10, 2000. Hereinafter cited as "Winnie Lou Gordon."
[S828] FindAGrave.com, online website (www.findagrave.com : viewed online 2024), Memorial ID 36027408 for James Philander Gordon. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave, database and images.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1860 US Census.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1870 US Census.