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Emily 'Emma' Anthus Richards

#2701, Deceased, (1854 - 1937)

Parents

FatherRoderick Street Richards (Abt 1816 - 1873)
MotherMary Ann White (1829 - 1904)

Children with James Philander Gordon (1849 - 1897)

SonInfant Gordon (1872 - 1872)
SonInfant Gordon (1872 - 1872)
SonInfant Gordon (1873 - 1873)
SonInfant Gordon (1873 - 1873)
SonWilliam Goodman ("Willie") Gordon (1874 - 1879)
DaughterRena May Gordon+ (1876 - 1949)
DaughterEva Adelle Gordon+ (1878 - 1954)
DaughterCora Belle Gordon (1880 - 1961)
DaughterInez Lucretia Gordon+ (1881 - 1976)
DaughterIda Elizabeth Gordon+ (1883 - 1962)
SonHarry A. Gordon (1884 - )
DaughterMinnie Hazel Gordon+ (1885 - 1992)
DaughterWinnie Lou Gordon+ (1887 - 1965)
SonGrover James Gordon (1889 - 1960)
SonLester Gordon (1891 - 1891)
SonDavid Philander Gordon (1892 - 1918)
SonHerron 'Harry' Almus Gordon+ (1894 - 1971)
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  1. [S76] John McCornack, The Andrew McCornack Family of Knox County Illinois (: Sherwin/Dodge, Second Edition, 1984). Hereinafter cited as The Andrew McCornack Family.
  2. [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."
  3. [S828] FindAGrave.com, online website (www.findagrave.com : viewed online 2024), Memorial ID 36027391 for Emma Anthus (nee Richards) Gordon. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave, database and images.external link icon
  4. [S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1870 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
  5. [S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1880 US Census.
  6. [S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1900 US Census.
  7. [S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1910 US Census.
  8. [S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1930 US Census.

Mary Ann McDowell

#2702, Deceased, (1814 - 1900)

Parents

FatherJohn McDowell (1783 - 1867)
MotherAnna Livingston (1785 - 1824)

Children with William Tait (1802 - 1843)

SonJohn Tait+ (1834 - 1864)
SonDr. William F. Tait+ (1836 - 1905)
SonPeter Gordon Tait (1838 - 1864)
SonHouston P. Tait+ (1841 - 1919)

Children with Peter Gordon (1819 - 1900)

SonJames Gordon (1845 - 1920)
SonSamuel Gordon (1846 - )
DaughterMary Elizabeth Gordon+ (1847 - 1919)
DaughterAnna Livingston Gordon (1849 - 1865)
SonAlexander Heron Gordon+ (1851 - 1921)
SonAlbinus Nance Gordon+ (1854 - 1923)
DaughterJennett Amy 'Nettie' Gordon (1857 - 1865)
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Peter Gordon (1819-1900) and wife Mary Ann McDowell (1814-1900). Victoria Cemetery, Knox County, Illinois
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Mary Ann McDowell Tait Gordon

 

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  • Person Source
    Mary Ann McDowell had person sources.
    Citation: 1
  • 1814
    Birth
    She was born on 24 Jan 1814 in Creetown, Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG+.
  • 182410
    Death of Parent | Anna Livingston
    Her mother Anna Livingston died on 26 Jan 1824 in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG+.
  • 1833~19
    Marriage | William Tait
    William Tait
    Age ~31
    Birth in May 1802 | Minnigaff Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG+
    Death: on 3 Jan 1843 | Copley Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG
    William Tait and she were married abt 1833 in Scotland, United KingdomG.
    Citation: 1
  • 183420
    Birth of Child | John Tait
    Her son John Tait was born on 21 Jul 1834 in Minnigaff Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG+.
  • 183622
    Birth of Child | Dr. William F. Tait
    Her son Dr. William F. Tait was born on 21 Jun 1836 in Scotland, United KingdomG.
  • 183824
    Birth of Child | Peter Gordon Tait
    Her son Peter Gordon Tait was born on 18 Aug 1838 in Scotland, United KingdomG.
  • 184127
    Birth of Child | Houston P. Tait
    Her son Houston P. Tait was born on 29 Jun 1841 in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG+.
  • 184328
    Death of Spouse | William Tait
    Her husband William Tait died on 3 Jan 1843 in Copley Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
  • 184531
    Marriage | Peter Gordon
    Peter Gordon
    Peter Gordon
    Age 25
    Birth on 19 May 1819 | Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG+
    Death: on 24 Apr 1900 | Victoria Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG+
    Peter Gordon and she were married on 1 Mar 1845 in Copley Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
    Citation: 1
  • 184531
    Birth of Child | James Gordon
    Her son James Gordon was born on 3 Dec 1845 in Victoria Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG+.
  • 1846~32
    Birth of Child | Samuel Gordon
    Her son Samuel Gordon was born in 1846 in Illinois, United StatesG.
  • 184733
    Birth of Child | Mary Elizabeth Gordon
    Her daughter Mary Elizabeth Gordon was born on 7 Nov 1847 in Victoria Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG+.
  • 184935
    Birth of Child | Anna Livingston Gordon
    Her daughter Anna Livingston Gordon was born in Jun 1849 in Victoria Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG+.
  • 185137
    Birth of Child | Alexander Heron Gordon
    Her son Alexander Heron Gordon was born on 18 Oct 1851 in Victoria Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG+.
  • 185440
    Birth of Child | Albinus Nance Gordon
    Her son Albinus Nance Gordon was born on 19 Oct 1854 in Victoria Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG+.
  • 185743
    Birth of Child | Jennett Amy 'Nettie' Gordon
    Her daughter Jennett Amy 'Nettie' Gordon was born in Dec 1857 in Victoria Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG+.
  • 186450
    Death of Child | John Tait
    Her son John Tait died on 19 Jun 1864 in Chattanooga, Hamilton, Tennessee, United StatesG.
  • 186450
    Death of Child | Peter Gordon Tait
    Her son Peter Gordon Tait died on 16 Dec 1864 in Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, United StatesG.
  • 186550
    Death of Child | Jennett Amy 'Nettie' Gordon
    Her daughter Jennett Amy 'Nettie' Gordon died on 1 Jan 1865 in Copley Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
  • 186550
    Death of Child | Anna Livingston Gordon
    Her daughter Anna Livingston Gordon died on 12 Jan 1865 in Copley Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
  • 186753
    Death of Parent | John McDowell
    Her father John McDowell died on 28 Jun 1867 in Copley Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
  • 190085
    Death
    She died on 21 Jan 1900 at age 85 in Victoria, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
  • 1900
    Burial
    She was buried on 23 Jan 1900 in the Victoria CemeteryG in Victoria, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
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    Citation: 2
  • 1900~86
    Obituary
    Death of Mrs. Mary Gordon
    From a Galesburg Illinois Newspaper
    Mrs. Mary Ann McDowell Gordon, wife of Peter Gordon, and mother of Dr. W. Tait of this city, died last Saturday evening at her home in Victoria. For many years she had resided in that community and was known to a very wide circle of friends.
    Her death resulted from old age as she was within a few days of 86 years of age. It terminated three months of steady decline, although last summer she began to suffer spells of unconsciousness. She became unconscious and slept peacefully to her end.
    Mrs. Gordon was born in Scotland on January 24, 1814. She was the daughter of John and Ann McDowell. She came with her father, and William Tait, her husband and two sons, John and William, to America in 1839 and settled in Copley Township, Knox County. She was first married in Scotland to William Tait, who died in 1843 in Copley township. On March 1, 1845 she was married to Mr. Gordon, a prominent agriculturist who now past 80 years of age survives her. Mrs. Gordon became at an early age a member of the old John Knox Presbyterian Church, three miles east of Oneida which was founded by Scottish pioneers, and she was for many years an active member of it. Until recent years she was in good health. She was a woman of fine disposition and was extremely highly respected.
    She leaves, beside her husband; James Gordon, near Altona, Herron and Albinus, near Victoria; and Mrs. Lizzie Robson, wife of William Robson of Watage. (These were Peter Gordon's children and hers.) These children by her first husband (Tait) are living; Dr. William Tait, Galesburg; Huston P. Tait, Victoria; two other sons, John and Peter G. Tait are dead. They were members of Company G. 89th Illinois Vols., and they fought in the war of the rebellion. The former died at Chattanooga from wounds received at Dallas, and the latter was killed in the battle of Nashville, then holding the rank of Lieutenant. For him, the Peter G. Tait G.A.R. Post in Victoria was named. Mrs. Gordon also leaves a (half) sister, Mrs. Janet Milroy of Oneida. A number of relatives of her deceased brother John (McDowell) reside west of Victoria.
    The remains of Mrs. Peter Gordon the aged resident of Victoria were laid to rest in that town on Tuesday. The funeral was held at 10:30 o'clock in the Swedish Methodist Church, and it was attended by a very large congregation.
    Besides the many old friends of Mrs. Gordon residing in and about Victoria who have known her for several decades, there were present a number from outside Victoria. Present from Galesburg were: Dr. W. Tait, son of the deceased, accompanied by Mrs. Tait (Rhoda) and Miss Mary Tait (Dugger): Rev. Mr. & Mrs. O.C. Bedford, Mrs. Mary Culver, Mrs. John Culver, Miss Jennie Lambert, Miss Margaret McCornack, Andrew McCornack (probably 1/2 brother and 1/2 sister of Mary Ann.) From Wataga there were present, Mrs. William Robson, daughter of Mrs. Gordon; Mr. & Mrs. E. Percy Robson, nephew and niece of the deceased; Stuart Robson, Miss Weed, Mr. & Mrs. George Niles, Mr. & Mrs. Masters, Mrs. Slater and daughter. From Altona were Mrs. McIntosh, and Mrs. Ellen Scott; from Galva, John Scott and Mrs. John Johnson.
    The church was draped with black and white crepe, hung from the ceiling to each side over the pulpit and across the railing. Calla lilies and hyacinths were in profusion. From the relatives and friends were several beautiful floral offerings. The service was conducted by the Rev. John Rugh. His text was taken from Zachariah xiv., 7. His personal allusions were very appropriate. He sketched the life of Mrs. Gordon and her family, then alluded to the trials which she heroically bore. In the space of only 7 months two sons were taken from her by the ravages of the Civil War, and 2 daughters died. (The sons were Peter and John Tait; the daughters were young Gordon girls.)
    The burial was in the Victoria cemetery, and the pall bearers were the following: William Leighton, N.A. Milroy (nephew), Manford Mosher, Fred Becker, Luther Hedstrom, John Clark, Sannie Smith, and Lester Olmsted, all of Victoria.
  • 1900
    Death of Spouse | Peter Gordon
    Her husband Peter Gordon died on 24 Apr 1900 in Victoria Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG+.

 

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Citations

  1. [S76] John McCornack, The Andrew McCornack Family of Knox County Illinois (: Sherwin/Dodge, Second Edition, 1984). Hereinafter cited as The Andrew McCornack Family.
  2. [S828] FindAGrave.com, online website (www.findagrave.com : viewed online 2024), Memorial ID 85694863 for Mary Ann (nee McDowell) Gordon. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave, database and images.external link icon
  3. [S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1870 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
  4. [S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1880 US Census.

James Gordon

#2703, Deceased, (1845 - 1920)
Relationship1st cousin 4 times removed of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

FatherPeter Gordon (1819 - 1900)
MotherMary Ann McDowell (1814 - 1900)
Person appears on these charts and lists:Descendants of Samuel Gordon
Gordon Family Lineage: Peter Gordon3, James Gordon2, Samuel Gordon, of Dromore1
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  • Person Source
    James Gordon had person sources.
    Citation: 1
  • 1845
    Birth
    He was born on 3 Dec 1845 in Victoria Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG+.
  • 1860~15
    Note
    In the 1860 Census, he was listed as "Samuel Gordon".
  • 1870~25
    Occupation
    He was farmer in 1870 in Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
    Citation: 2
  • 187630
    Marriage | Margaret Clark McQuarrie
    Margaret Clark McQuarrie
    Age 24
    Birth on 30 Nov 1851 | Sorn, Ayrshire, Scotland, United KingdomG
    Death: in 1928 | Knox, Illinois, United StatesG
    He and Margaret Clark McQuarrie were married on 2 Mar 1876 in Oneida, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
    Citation: 1
  • 190054
    Death of Parent | Mary Ann McDowell
    His mother Mary Ann McDowell died on 21 Jan 1900 in Victoria, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
  • 190054
    Death of Parent | Peter Gordon
    His father Peter Gordon died on 24 Apr 1900 in Victoria Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG+.
  • 1920~75
    Occupation
    He was retiree in 1920 at AltonaG, in Walnut Grove Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG+.
    Citation: 3
  • 192074
    Death
    He died on 24 Jan 1920 at age 74 in Oneida, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
    Citation: 4
  • 1920~75
    Burial
    He was buried in 1920 in the in Oneida, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
  • 1928
    Death of Spouse | Margaret Clark McQuarrie
    His wife Margaret Clark McQuarrie died in 1928 in Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.

 

Census and Residence Events

Citations

  1. [S76] John McCornack, The Andrew McCornack Family of Knox County Illinois (: Sherwin/Dodge, Second Edition, 1984). Hereinafter cited as The Andrew McCornack Family.
  2. [S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1870 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
  3. [S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1920 US Census.
  4. [S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947.
  5. [S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1900 US Census.
  6. [S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1910 US Census.

Mary Elizabeth Gordon

#2704, Deceased, (1847 - 1919)
Relationship1st cousin 4 times removed of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

FatherPeter Gordon (1819 - 1900)
MotherMary Ann McDowell (1814 - 1900)

Children with William Robson (1831 - 1901)

SonGordon E. Robson (1873 - 1881)
SonEdward Percy Robson+ (1875 - 1924)
SonHenry Stewart Robson+ (1892 - 1918)
Person appears on these charts and lists:Descendants of Samuel Gordon
Gordon Family Lineage: Peter Gordon3, James Gordon2, Samuel Gordon, of Dromore1
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Citations

  1. [S76] John McCornack, The Andrew McCornack Family of Knox County Illinois (: Sherwin/Dodge, Second Edition, 1984). Hereinafter cited as The Andrew McCornack Family.
  2. [S828] FindAGrave.com, online website (www.findagrave.com : viewed online 2024), Memorial ID 91246752 for Mary Elizabeth (nee Gordon) Robson. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave, database and images.external link icon
  3. [S623] "Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916-1947", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:N36P-GLN : Sun Mar 10 12:08:24 UTC 2024), Entry for Mrs. Wm. Robson and Peter Gordon, 18 Feb 1919.
  4. [S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1880 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
  5. [S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1900 US Census.

Anna Livingston Gordon

#2705, Deceased, (1849 - 1865)
Relationship1st cousin 4 times removed of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

FatherPeter Gordon (1819 - 1900)
MotherMary Ann McDowell (1814 - 1900)
Person appears on these charts and lists:Descendants of Samuel Gordon
Gordon Family Lineage: Peter Gordon3, James Gordon2, Samuel Gordon, of Dromore1
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  • Person Source
    Anna Livingston Gordon had person sources.
    Citation: 1
  • 1849
    Birth
    She was born in Jun 1849 in Victoria Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG+.
  • 186515
    Death
    She died on 12 Jan 1865 at age 15 in Copley Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
  • 186515
    Burial
    She was buried in Jan 1865 in the Scotch Cemetery (John Knox Cemetery)G, in Victoria Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG+.
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  • 1900
    Death of Parent | Mary Ann McDowell
    Her mother Mary Ann McDowell died on 21 Jan 1900 in Victoria, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
  • 1900
    Death of Parent | Peter Gordon
    Her father Peter Gordon died on 24 Apr 1900 in Victoria Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG+.

 

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Citations

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

Alexander Heron Gordon

#2706, Deceased, (1851 - 1921)
Relationship1st cousin 4 times removed of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

FatherPeter Gordon (1819 - 1900)
MotherMary Ann McDowell (1814 - 1900)

Children with Mary C. Olmsted (1855 - 1899)

SonArthur A. Gordon+ (1874 - 1951)
DaughterEva L. Gordon+ (1877 - 1949)
SonJohn Heron Gordon+ (1878 - 1945)
DaughterKatie Gordon (1881 - 1884)
SonJames Peter Gordon+ (1882 - 1960)
DaughterMary C. Gordon (1884 - 1884)
Person appears on these charts and lists:Descendants of Samuel Gordon
Gordon Family Lineage: Peter Gordon3, James Gordon2, Samuel Gordon, of Dromore1
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  • Person Source
    Alexander Heron Gordon had person sources.
    Citation: 1
  • 1851
    Birth
    He was born on 18 Oct 1851 in Victoria Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG+.
    Citation: 2
  • 187322
    Marriage | Mary C. Olmsted
    Mary C. Olmsted
    Age 18
    Birth on 17 Sep 1855 | Sullivan County, New York, United StatesG
    Death: on 26 Oct 1899 | Knox, Illinois, United StatesG
    He and Mary C. Olmsted were married on 19 Oct 1873 in Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
  • 187422
    Birth of Child | Arthur A. Gordon
    His son Arthur A. Gordon was born on 8 Aug 1874 in Victoria Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG+.
  • 187725
    Birth of Child | Eva L. Gordon
    His daughter Eva L. Gordon was born on 5 Jan 1877 in Victoria Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG+.
  • 187827
    Birth of Child | John Heron Gordon
    His son John Heron Gordon was born on 31 Dec 1878 in Victoria Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG+.
  • 188129
    Birth of Child | Katie Gordon
    His daughter Katie Gordon was born on 4 Mar 1881 in Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
  • 188230
    Birth of Child | James Peter Gordon
    His son James Peter Gordon was born on 24 May 1882 in Victoria Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG+.
  • 188432
    Birth of Child | Mary C. Gordon
    His daughter Mary C. Gordon was born on 4 Mar 1884 in Copley Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
  • 188432
    Death of Child | Mary C. Gordon
    His daughter Mary C. Gordon died on 23 Aug 1884 in Copley Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
  • 188432
    Death of Child | Katie Gordon
    His daughter Katie Gordon died on 23 Aug 1884 in Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
  • 189948
    Death of Spouse | Mary C. Olmsted
    His wife Mary C. Olmsted died on 26 Oct 1899 in Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
  • 190048
    Death of Parent | Mary Ann McDowell
    His mother Mary Ann McDowell died on 21 Jan 1900 in Victoria, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
  • 190048
    Death of Parent | Peter Gordon
    His father Peter Gordon died on 24 Apr 1900 in Victoria Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG+.
  • 192170
    Death
    He died on 21 Dec 1921 at age 70 in Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
  • 192170
    Burial
    He was buried in Dec 1921 in the Victoria CemeteryG in Victoria Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG+.
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    Citation: 2
  • Biography
    "Portrait and Biographical Album of Knox County"
    A.H. Gordon, a farmer, residing on section 12 of Copley Township, Knox County, was born in that township Oct. 18. 1851. His parents, Peter and Mary A. (McDowell) Gordon, were natives of Scotland and came to America in 1840. They settled in Copley Township, locating on section 10. Here they lived and reared a family of six children, four of whom are still living – James, Mary E., Alexander H. and Albinus M.

    The subject of this biographical notice remained at home until he was 22 years of age, assisting on the farm and receiving a limited education; he then took up a part of the homestead for two years. At the end of that time, in 1876, he moved onto 160 acres of land, where he has since resided, raising stock and grain. He was married Oct. 19, 1873, to Miss Mary C. Olmsted, daughter of Henry and Catherine (Wilder) Olmsted. Her parents were natives of New York, and she was born Sept. 17, 1855, her birthplace being Delaware County, N.Y.

    Mr. and Mrs. Gordon have four children, by name, Arthur O., Eva L., John H., and James P. Arthur O. was born Aug. 8 1874; Eva L. was born Jan 5, 1877; John H., Dec. 31, 1978, and James P., May 24, 1882.

    Mr. Gordon is in politics a stanch Republican, zealously supporting and voting for that party. He is School Director and has a keen interest in educational matters. Both himself and wife are earnest members of the Presbyterian Church, worshiping under its doctrines of faith and showing forth the noble principles of a Christian religion in their daily lives. Mr. Gordon is one of the representative men of Knox County, and for solid and substantial traits of character and nobility of purpose has no superior in this section of the country.

 

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Citations

  1. [S76] John McCornack, The Andrew McCornack Family of Knox County Illinois (: Sherwin/Dodge, Second Edition, 1984). Hereinafter cited as The Andrew McCornack Family.
  2. [S828] FindAGrave.com, online website (www.findagrave.com : viewed online 2024), Memorial ID 85695162 for Alexander Heron Gordon. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave, database and images.external link icon
  3. [S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1870 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
  4. [S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1880 US Census.
  5. [S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1900 US Census.
  6. [S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1920 US Census.

Albinus Nance Gordon

#2707, Deceased, (1854 - 1923)
Relationship1st cousin 4 times removed of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

FatherPeter Gordon (1819 - 1900)
MotherMary Ann McDowell (1814 - 1900)

Children with Emma Cecilia Smith (1856 - 1924)

SonPeter Thomas Gordon (1878 - 1945)
SonLeroy 'Roy' Smith Gordon (1883 - 1949)
SonInfant Gordon (1889 - 1889)
SonIvan Reynolds Gordon+ (1893 - 1971)
Person appears on these charts and lists:Descendants of Samuel Gordon
Gordon Family Lineage: Peter Gordon3, James Gordon2, Samuel Gordon, of Dromore1
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  • Person Source
    Albinus Nance Gordon had person sources.
    Citation: 1
  • 1854
    Birth
    He was born on 19 Oct 1854 in Victoria Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG+.
  • 187722
    Marriage | Emma Cecilia Smith
    Emma Cecilia Smith
    Age 21
    Birth on 22 Feb 1856 | Moscow, Somerset, Maine, United StatesG
    Death: on 16 Oct 1924 | Victoria Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG+
    He and Emma Cecilia Smith were married on 4 Sep 1877 in Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
  • 187823
    Birth of Child | Peter Thomas Gordon
    His son Peter Thomas Gordon was born on 29 Jul 1878 in Victoria Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG+.
  • 188328
    Birth of Child | Leroy 'Roy' Smith Gordon
    His son Leroy 'Roy' Smith Gordon was born on 4 Aug 1883 in Victoria Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG+.
  • 1889~35
    Birth of Child | Infant Gordon
    His son Infant Gordon was born in 1889 in Victoria, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
  • 188934
    Death of Child | Infant Gordon
    His son Infant Gordon died on 10 Mar 1889 in Victoria, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
  • 189338
    Birth of Child | Ivan Reynolds Gordon
    His son Ivan Reynolds Gordon was born on 16 Feb 1893 in Copley Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
  • 190045
    Death of Parent | Mary Ann McDowell
    His mother Mary Ann McDowell died on 21 Jan 1900 in Victoria, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
  • 190045
    Death of Parent | Peter Gordon
    His father Peter Gordon died on 24 Apr 1900 in Victoria Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG+.
  • 1920~66
    Occupation
    He was farmer in 1920 in Victoria Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG+.
    Citation: 2
  • 192368
    Death
    He died on 27 May 1923 at age 68 in Victoria Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG+.
    Citation: 3
  • 192368
    Burial
    He was buried in May 1923 in the Victoria CemeteryG in Victoria Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG+.
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    Citation: 3
  • 1924
    Death of Spouse | Emma Cecilia Smith
    His wife Emma Cecilia Smith died on 16 Oct 1924 in Victoria Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG+.

 

Census and Residence Events

Citations

  1. [S76] John McCornack, The Andrew McCornack Family of Knox County Illinois (: Sherwin/Dodge, Second Edition, 1984). Hereinafter cited as The Andrew McCornack Family.
  2. [S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1920 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
  3. [S828] FindAGrave.com, online website (www.findagrave.com : viewed online 2024), Memorial ID 85694953 for Albinus Nance Gordon. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave, database and images.external link icon
  4. [S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1870 US Census.
  5. [S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1900 US Census.

Jennett Amy 'Nettie' Gordon

#2708, Deceased, (1857 - 1865)
Relationship1st cousin 4 times removed of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

FatherPeter Gordon (1819 - 1900)
MotherMary Ann McDowell (1814 - 1900)
Person appears on these charts and lists:Descendants of Samuel Gordon
Gordon Family Lineage: Peter Gordon3, James Gordon2, Samuel Gordon, of Dromore1
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  • Person Source
    Jennett Amy 'Nettie' Gordon had person sources.
    Citation: 1
  • 1857
    Birth
    She was born in Dec 1857 in Victoria Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG+.
  • 18657
    Death
    She died on 1 Jan 1865 at age 7 in Copley Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
  • 18657
    Burial
    She was buried in Jan 1865 in the Scotch Cemetery (John Knox Cemetery)G, in Victoria Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG+.
    Find A Grave Memorial Link
    Citation: 2
  • 1900
    Death of Parent | Mary Ann McDowell
    Her mother Mary Ann McDowell died on 21 Jan 1900 in Victoria, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
  • 1900
    Death of Parent | Peter Gordon
    Her father Peter Gordon died on 24 Apr 1900 in Victoria Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG+.

 

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  1. [S76] John McCornack, The Andrew McCornack Family of Knox County Illinois (: Sherwin/Dodge, Second Edition, 1984). Hereinafter cited as The Andrew McCornack Family.
  2. [S828] FindAGrave.com, online website (www.findagrave.com : viewed online 2024), Memorial ID 59700635 for Nettie Amy Gordon. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave, database and images.external link icon

Sydney Elizabeth Morris

#2709, Living, (1991 - )
Relationship1st cousin 1 time removed of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

FatherGordon Anthony Morris (1964 - )
MotherMargaret Elizabeth Sparnicht
Person appears on these charts and lists:Descendants of Abraham Warren
Descendants of David James McNay
Descendants of Jean Richard
Descendants of Pierre Poutre
Descendants of Samuel Gordon
Gordon Descendants for Six Generations
Gordon Family Lineage: Gordon Anthony Morris8, JoAnn 'Joan' Marie Gordon7, Warren McKean ("Blackie") Gordon, Sr6, Thomas Campbell Gordon5, James Gordon4, William Gordon3, James Gordon2, Samuel Gordon, of Dromore1
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  • 1991
    Birth
    Sydney Elizabeth Morris was born on 26 Feb 1991 in Shawnee, Johnson, Kansas, United StatesG.

 

Daniel Steven Setzler

#2710, Living, (1977 - )
Relationship1st cousin 1 time removed of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

FatherSteven Richard Setzler (1950 - )
MotherCarolyn Marie Morris (1950 - )
Person appears on these charts and lists:Descendants of Abraham Warren
Descendants of David James McNay
Descendants of Jean Richard
Descendants of Pierre Poutre
Descendants of Samuel Gordon
Gordon Descendants for Six Generations
Gordon Family Lineage: Carolyn Marie Morris8, JoAnn 'Joan' Marie Gordon7, Warren McKean ("Blackie") Gordon, Sr6, Thomas Campbell Gordon5, James Gordon4, William Gordon3, James Gordon2, Samuel Gordon, of Dromore1
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  • 1977
    Birth
    Daniel Steven Setzler was born on 13 Feb 1977 at Fairview Southdale HospitalG in Edina, Hennepin, Minnesota, United StatesG.
    Citation: 1

 

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  1. [S220] Ancestry.com - Minnesota Birth Index (1935-2002), online www.ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as Minnesota Birth Index (1935-2002.)

David Richard Setzler

#2711, Living, (1980 - )
Relationship1st cousin 1 time removed of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

FatherSteven Richard Setzler (1950 - )
MotherCarolyn Marie Morris (1950 - )
Person appears on these charts and lists:Descendants of Abraham Warren
Descendants of David James McNay
Descendants of Jean Richard
Descendants of Pierre Poutre
Descendants of Samuel Gordon
Gordon Descendants for Six Generations
Gordon Family Lineage: Carolyn Marie Morris8, JoAnn 'Joan' Marie Gordon7, Warren McKean ("Blackie") Gordon, Sr6, Thomas Campbell Gordon5, James Gordon4, William Gordon3, James Gordon2, Samuel Gordon, of Dromore1
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  • 1980
    Birth
    David Richard Setzler was born on 5 Dec 1980 at Fairview Southdale HospitalG in Edina, Hennepin, Minnesota, United StatesG.
    Citation: 1

 

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  1. [S220] Ancestry.com - Minnesota Birth Index (1935-2002), online www.ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as Minnesota Birth Index (1935-2002.)

Richard Eugene 'Bud' Setzler

#2712, Deceased, (1922 - )

Child with Mary Catherine Nelles (1922 - )

SonSteven Richard Setzler+ (1950 - )
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Mary Catherine Nelles

#2713, Deceased, (1922 - )

Child with Richard Eugene 'Bud' Setzler (1922 - )

SonSteven Richard Setzler+ (1950 - )
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Roderick Street Richards

#2714, Deceased, (Abt 1816 - 1873)

Children with Mary Ann White (1829 - 1904)

SonWillard Richards (Abt 1848 - )
SonAugustus E. Richards (1850 - 1914)
DaughterEmily 'Emma' Anthus Richards+ (1854 - 1937)
DaughterHattie Richards (Abt 1860 - )
DaughterFlora A. Richards (Abt 1865 - )
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  • Person Source
    Roderick Street Richards had person sources.
    Citation: 1
  • 1816
    Birth
    He was born abt 1816 in New York, United StatesG.
  • 1838~22
    Marriage | Almira White
    Almira White
    Age 23
    Birth on 13 Jan 1815 | Vermont, United StatesG
    Death: on 6 Sep 1841 | Summerhill, Cayuga, New York, United StatesG
    He and Almira White were married on 7 Feb 1838 in Westminster, Vermont, United StatesG.
  • 1841~25
    Death of Spouse | Almira White
    His wife Almira White died on 6 Sep 1841 in Summerhill, Cayuga, New York, United StatesG.
  • 1847~31
    Marriage | Mary Ann White
    Mary Ann White
    Age 18
    Birth on 6 Apr 1829 | Putney, Windham, Vermont, United StatesG
    Death: on 30 Aug 1904 | Saint Paul, Howard, Nebraska, United StatesG
    He and Mary Ann White were married on 10 May 1847.
    Citation: 1
  • 1848~32
    Birth of Child | Willard Richards
    His son Willard Richards was born abt 1848 in New York, United StatesG.
  • 1850~34
    Birth of Child | Augustus E. Richards
    His son Augustus E. Richards was born on 7 Jun 1850 in New York, United StatesG.
  • 1854~38
    Birth of Child | Emily 'Emma' Anthus Richards
    His daughter Emily 'Emma' Anthus Richards was born on 1 Sep 1854 in Elmira, Chemung, New York, United StatesG.
  • 1860~44
    Birth of Child | Hattie Richards
    His daughter Hattie Richards was born abt 1860 in Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
  • 1865~49
    Birth of Child | Flora A. Richards
    His daughter Flora A. Richards was born abt 1865 in Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
  • 1873~57
    Death
    He died on 28 May 1873 at age ~57 at AltonaG, in Walnut Grove Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG+.
    Citation: 2
  • 1873~57
    Burial
    He was buried in May 1873 in the in burial location not knownG.
    Citation: 2
  • 1904
    Death of Spouse | Mary Ann White
    His wife Mary Ann White died on 30 Aug 1904 in Saint Paul, Howard, Nebraska, United StatesG.

 

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Citations

  1. [S76] John McCornack, The Andrew McCornack Family of Knox County Illinois (: Sherwin/Dodge, Second Edition, 1984). Hereinafter cited as The Andrew McCornack Family.
  2. [S828] FindAGrave.com, online website (www.findagrave.com : viewed online 2024), Memorial ID 137025847 for Roderick Street Richards. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave, database and images.external link icon
  3. [S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1870 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.

Mary Ann White

#2715, Deceased, (1829 - 1904)

Children with Roderick Street Richards (Abt 1816 - 1873)

SonWillard Richards (Abt 1848 - )
SonAugustus E. Richards (1850 - 1914)
DaughterEmily 'Emma' Anthus Richards+ (1854 - 1937)
DaughterHattie Richards (Abt 1860 - )
DaughterFlora A. Richards (Abt 1865 - )
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  1. [S828] FindAGrave.com, online website (www.findagrave.com : viewed online 2024), Memorial ID 40337605 for Mary Ann (nee White) Richards. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave, database and images.external link icon
  2. [S76] John McCornack, The Andrew McCornack Family of Knox County Illinois (: Sherwin/Dodge, Second Edition, 1984). Hereinafter cited as The Andrew McCornack Family.
  3. [S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1870 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.

Owen Sullivan

#2716, Deceased, (1819 - 1886)

Children with Johanna 'Hannah' Goodman (Abt 1824 - 1901)

SonDaniel Sullivan (Abt 1856 - )
SonEugene Sullivan (Abt 1860 - )
DaughterJessie Sullivan (Abt 1862 - )
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  1. [S76] John McCornack, The Andrew McCornack Family of Knox County Illinois (: Sherwin/Dodge, Second Edition, 1984). Hereinafter cited as The Andrew McCornack Family.
  2. [S828] FindAGrave.com, online website (www.findagrave.com : viewed online 2024), Memorial ID 5415962 for Owen Sullivan. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave, database and images.external link icon
  3. [S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1860 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.

Alan John McQuarrie (McQuarry)

#2717, Deceased, (1819 - 1904)

Child with Mary Watson McMaster (1825 - 1895)

DaughterMargaret Clark McQuarrie (1851 - 1928)
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  • Person Source
    Alan John McQuarrie (McQuarry) had person sources.
    Citation: 1
  • 1819
    Birth
    He was born on 30 Dec 1819 in Sorn, Ayrshire, Scotland, United KingdomG.
    Citation: 2
  • 184929
    Marriage | Mary Watson McMaster
    Mary Watson McMaster
    Age ~24
    Birth in 1825 | Daldillon, Sorn, Ayrshire, Scotland, United KingdomG
    Death: on 29 Jan 1895 | Knox County, Illinois, United StatesG
    He and Mary Watson McMaster were married on 15 Jun 1849 in Sorn, Ayrshire, Scotland, United KingdomG.
    Citations: 1,2
  • 185131
    Birth of Child | Margaret Clark McQuarrie
    His daughter Margaret Clark McQuarrie was born on 30 Nov 1851 in Sorn, Ayrshire, Scotland, United KingdomG.
  • 1852~33
    Immigration
    He immigrated to AmericaG, in 1852.
  • 189575
    Death of Spouse | Mary Watson McMaster
    His wife Mary Watson McMaster died on 29 Jan 1895 in Knox County, Illinois, United StatesG.
  • 190484
    Death
    He died on 28 Dec 1904 at age 84 in Copley Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
    Citation: 2
  • Burial
    He was buried in the Oneida CemeteryG in Oneida, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
    Citation: 2

 

Census and Residence Events

  • 187050
    Census1870
    Alan John McQuarrie (McQuarry) was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1870 US Census in Copley Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG. He was 50 years old.
    Also residing in the same household were Margaret Clark McQuarrie and Mary Watson McMaster.
    Citation: 3
  • 188060
    Census1880
    He was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1880 US Census in Copley Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG. He was 60 years old.
    Also residing in the same household were Mary Watson McMaster.
    Citation: 4
  • 190080
    Census1900
    He was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1900 US Census in Copley Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG. He was 80 years old.
    Citation: 5

Citations

  1. [S76] John McCornack, The Andrew McCornack Family of Knox County Illinois (: Sherwin/Dodge, Second Edition, 1984). Hereinafter cited as The Andrew McCornack Family.
  2. [S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, Member Submitted Family Tree. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
  3. [S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1870 US Census.
  4. [S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1880 US Census.
  5. [S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1900 US Census.

Mary Watson McMaster

#2718, Deceased, (1825 - 1895)

Child with Alan John McQuarrie (McQuarry) (1819 - 1904)

DaughterMargaret Clark McQuarrie (1851 - 1928)
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  1. [S76] John McCornack, The Andrew McCornack Family of Knox County Illinois (: Sherwin/Dodge, Second Edition, 1984). Hereinafter cited as The Andrew McCornack Family.
  2. [S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, Member Submitted Family Tree. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
  3. [S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1870 US Census.
  4. [S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1880 US Census.

Margaret Clark McQuarrie

#2719, Deceased, (1851 - 1928)

Parents

FatherAlan John McQuarrie (McQuarry) (1819 - 1904)
MotherMary Watson McMaster (1825 - 1895)
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  • Person Source
    Margaret Clark McQuarrie had person sources.
    Citation: 1
  • 1851
    Birth
    She was born on 30 Nov 1851 in Sorn, Ayrshire, Scotland, United KingdomG.
    Citation: 2
  • 187624
    Marriage | James Gordon
    James Gordon
    Age 30
    Birth on 3 Dec 1845 | Victoria Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG+
    Death: on 24 Jan 1920 | Oneida, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG
    James Gordon and she were married on 2 Mar 1876 in Oneida, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
    Citation: 1
  • 189543
    Death of Parent | Mary Watson McMaster
    Her mother Mary Watson McMaster died on 29 Jan 1895 in Knox County, Illinois, United StatesG.
  • 190453
    Death of Parent | Alan John McQuarrie (McQuarry)
    Her father Alan John McQuarrie (McQuarry) died on 28 Dec 1904 in Copley Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
  • 192068
    Death of Spouse | James Gordon
    Her husband James Gordon died on 24 Jan 1920 in Oneida, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
  • 1928~77
    Death
    She died in 1928 at age ~77 in Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
  • 1928~77
    Burial
    She was buried in 1928 in the in Oneida, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.

 

Census and Residence Events

  • 187018
    Census1870 | Alan John McQuarrie (McQuarry)
    Margaret was enumerated as a household member of Alan John McQuarrie (McQuarry) on the 1870 US Census in Copley Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG. She was 18 years old.
    Also residing in the same household were Mary Watson McMaster.
    Citation: 3
  • 190048
    Census1900 | James Gordon
    Margaret was enumerated as the wife of James Gordon on the 1900 US Census in Walnut Grove Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG+. She was 48 years old.
    Citation: 4
  • 191058
    Census1910 | James Gordon
    Margaret was enumerated as the wife of James Gordon on the 1910 US Census residing at AltonaG, in Walnut Grove Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG+. She was 58 years old.
    Citation: 5
  • 192068
    Census1920 | James Gordon
    Margaret was enumerated as the wife of James Gordon on the 1920 US Census residing at AltonaG, in Walnut Grove Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG+. She was 68 years old.
    Citation: 6

Citations

  1. [S76] John McCornack, The Andrew McCornack Family of Knox County Illinois (: Sherwin/Dodge, Second Edition, 1984). Hereinafter cited as The Andrew McCornack Family.
  2. [S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, Member Submitted Family Tree. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
  3. [S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1870 US Census.
  4. [S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1900 US Census.
  5. [S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1910 US Census.
  6. [S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1920 US Census.

John Robson, Sr

#2720, Deceased, (1797 - )

Parents

FatherJohn Robson
MotherElizabeth Stobart

Children with Mary Brown ( - 1853)

SonHenry Stobert Robson+ (Abt 1825 - Abt 1875)
SonJohn Robson, Jr (1827 - 1914)
SonWilliam Robson+ (1831 - 1901)
SonRobert Robson+ (1834 - 1923)
SonJames Robson (1839 - 1928)
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  • 188082
    Census1880 | James Robson
    John was enumerated as the father of James Robson on the 1880 US Census in Rio, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG. He was 82 years old.
    Also residing in the same household were Mary Jane Simms.
    Citation: 2

Citations

  1. [S76] John McCornack, The Andrew McCornack Family of Knox County Illinois (: Sherwin/Dodge, Second Edition, 1984). Hereinafter cited as The Andrew McCornack Family.
  2. [S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1880 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.

Mary Brown

#2721, Deceased, ( - 1853)

Parents

FatherJames Brown
Mother'Unknown Given Name' Armstrong

Children with John Robson, Sr (1797 - )

SonHenry Stobert Robson+ (Abt 1825 - Abt 1875)
SonJohn Robson, Jr (1827 - 1914)
SonWilliam Robson+ (1831 - 1901)
SonRobert Robson+ (1834 - 1923)
SonJames Robson (1839 - 1928)
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  1. [S76] John McCornack, The Andrew McCornack Family of Knox County Illinois (: Sherwin/Dodge, Second Edition, 1984). Hereinafter cited as The Andrew McCornack Family.

William Robson

#2722, Deceased, (1831 - 1901)

Parents

FatherJohn Robson, Sr (1797 - )
MotherMary Brown ( - 1853)

Children with Martha Jane Goff (1837 - 1867)

DaughterCora Alice Robson (1858 - 1916)
SonFrank W. Robson (Abt 1861 - )
SonJohn L. Robson+ (Abt 1862 - Bef 1910)

Children with Mary Elizabeth Gordon (1847 - 1919)

SonGordon E. Robson (1873 - 1881)
SonEdward Percy Robson+ (1875 - 1924)
SonHenry Stewart Robson+ (1892 - 1918)
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  • Person Source
    William Robson had person sources.
    Citation: 1
  • 1831
    Birth
    He was born on 5 Sep 1831 in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Northumberland, EnglandG.
  • 1851~20
    Immigration
    He immigrated to AmericaG, in 1851.
  • 1853~22
    Death of Parent | Mary Brown
    His mother Mary Brown died in 1853 in Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
  • 185725
    Marriage | Martha Jane Goff
    Martha Jane Goff
    Age ~20
    Birth in 1837 | Illinois, United StatesG
    Death: in 1867 | Knox, Illinois, United StatesG
    He and Martha Jane Goff were married on 22 Apr 1857 in Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
  • 185826
    Birth of Child | Cora Alice Robson
    His daughter Cora Alice Robson was born in Aug 1858 in Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
  • 1861~30
    Birth of Child | Frank W. Robson
    His son Frank W. Robson was born abt 1861 in Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
  • 1862~31
    Birth of Child | John L. Robson
    His son John L. Robson was born abt 1862 in Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
  • 1867~36
    Death of Spouse | Martha Jane Goff
    His wife Martha Jane Goff died in 1867 in Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
  • 187140
    Marriage | Mary Elizabeth Gordon
    Mary Elizabeth Gordon
    Age 24
    Birth on 7 Nov 1847 | Victoria Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG+
    Death: on 18 Feb 1919 | Sparta Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG
    He and Mary Elizabeth Gordon were married on 30 Nov 1871 in Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
    Citation: 2
  • 187342
    Birth of Child | Gordon E. Robson
    His son Gordon E. Robson was born on 18 Sep 1873 in Wataga, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
  • 187543
    Birth of Child | Edward Percy Robson
    His son Edward Percy Robson was born on 5 Jan 1875 in Wataga, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
  • 188150
    Death of Child | Gordon E. Robson
    His son Gordon E. Robson died on 12 Oct 1881 in Wataga, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
  • 189260
    Birth of Child | Henry Stewart Robson
    His son Henry Stewart Robson was born on 5 May 1892 in Wataga, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
  • 1900~69
    Occupation
    He was farmer in 1900 in Sparta, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
    Citation: 3
  • 190169
    Death
    He died on 15 Jan 1901 at age 69 in Wataga, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
  • Biography
    He came with his parents to Beaver Point, Pennsylvania; removed in the spring of 1850 to Knox County, Illinois, near Rio. He had previously married Jane Goff, daughter of Louis, in April 1857; they had three children.

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

    Robson, William, son of John and Mary (Brown) Robson, was born near Newcastle, Durham County, England, Sept. 5, 1831. His parents were born near Newcastle, his father in Northumberland County. His paternal grandparents were John and Elizabeth (Stobart) Robson, the former having been born near Manchester England. On the mother’s side, his grandfather was James Brown, and his grandmother’s maiden name was Armstrong.

    Mr. Robson received his education — and a very practical education it was—in a select school in England, and also in the cattle business in Newcastle. He came to the United States with his parents, and lived first at Beaver Point, Beaver Co, PA. The family arrived in Knox County early in the spring of 1850 and lived on a farm south of Galesburg till the year 1854, when they removed to Rio Township, where some members of the family still reside. His mother died in 1853, and his father died in Galesburg, aged 87 years. Mr. John Robson was a thoroughly trained English farmer, and reared his children in the most practical manner; he lived a retired life; politically he was a republican.

    Mr. Robson remained in Galesburg several years, where he learned the building trade. He was first married in April 1857 to Miss Jane Goff, daughter of Mr. Louis Goff, who was one of the early settlers of Knox County, and held the office of Justice of the Peace in Rio Township for many years. There are two children born of this marriage, Cora Alice and John L. John L. married Miss Jessie Murdock of Galesburg, and resides in Omaha, Nebraska. Mrs. Robson died in 1867.
  • 190169
    Burial
    He was buried in Jan 1901 in the Wataga CemeteryG in Wataga, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
    Find A Grave Memorial Link
    Citation: 4
  • 1919
    Death of Spouse | Mary Elizabeth Gordon
    His wife Mary Elizabeth Gordon died on 18 Feb 1919 in Sparta Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.

 

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Citations

  1. [S76] John McCornack, The Andrew McCornack Family of Knox County Illinois (: Sherwin/Dodge, Second Edition, 1984). Hereinafter cited as The Andrew McCornack Family.
  2. [S828] FindAGrave.com, online website (www.findagrave.com : viewed online 2024), Memorial ID 91246752 for Mary Elizabeth (nee Gordon) Robson. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave, database and images.external link icon
  3. [S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1900 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
  4. [S828] FindAGrave.com, Memorial ID 91246791 for William Robson.external link icon
  5. [S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1880 US Census.

Benjamin Henry Olmsted

#2723, Deceased, (1809 - 1894)

Children with Catherine Wilder (1815 - )

SonHenry Kimbel Olmsted (1847 - 1933)
DaughterMary C. Olmsted+ (1855 - 1899)
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  • 188070
    Census1880
    Benjamin Henry Olmsted was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1880 US Census in Victoria Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG+. He was 70 years old.
    Also residing in the same household were Henry Kimbel Olmsted and Catherine Wilder.
    Citation: 3

Citations

  1. [S76] John McCornack, The Andrew McCornack Family of Knox County Illinois (: Sherwin/Dodge, Second Edition, 1984). Hereinafter cited as The Andrew McCornack Family.
  2. [S828] FindAGrave.com, online website (www.findagrave.com : viewed online 2024), Memorial ID 21826652 for Henry Benjamin Olmsted. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave, database and images.external link icon
  3. [S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1880 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.

Catherine Wilder

#2724, Deceased, (1815 - )

Children with Benjamin Henry Olmsted (1809 - 1894)

SonHenry Kimbel Olmsted (1847 - 1933)
DaughterMary C. Olmsted+ (1855 - 1899)
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  1. [S76] John McCornack, The Andrew McCornack Family of Knox County Illinois (: Sherwin/Dodge, Second Edition, 1984). Hereinafter cited as The Andrew McCornack Family.
  2. [S828] FindAGrave.com, online website (www.findagrave.com : viewed online 2024), Memorial ID 86216681 for Catherine (nee Wilder) Olmsted. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave, database and images.external link icon
  3. [S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1880 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.

Mary C. Olmsted

#2725, Deceased, (1855 - 1899)

Parents

FatherBenjamin Henry Olmsted (1809 - 1894)
MotherCatherine Wilder (1815 - )

Children with Alexander Heron Gordon (1851 - 1921)

SonArthur A. Gordon+ (1874 - 1951)
DaughterEva L. Gordon+ (1877 - 1949)
SonJohn Heron Gordon+ (1878 - 1945)
DaughterKatie Gordon (1881 - 1884)
SonJames Peter Gordon+ (1882 - 1960)
DaughterMary C. Gordon (1884 - 1884)
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  1. [S828] FindAGrave.com, online website (www.findagrave.com : viewed online 2024), Memorial ID 85695265 for Mary C. (nee Olmsted) Gordon. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave, database and images.external link icon
  2. [S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1880 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.

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