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Emma M. Phelps

#4126, Deceased, (Abt 1907 - )

Relationship

3rd cousin 2 times removed of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

Father	George David Phelps, Jr. (1872 - 1923)
Mother	Eva Adelle Gordon (1878 - 1954)

Person appears on these charts and lists:

Descendants of Samuel Gordon

Gordon Family Lineage:

Eva Adelle Gordon⁵, James Philander Gordon⁴, Alexander Gordon³, James Gordon², Samuel Gordon, of Dromore¹

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Person Source
Emma M. Phelps had person sources.
Citation: 1
1907
Birth
She was born abt 1907 in Nebraska, United StatesG.
1923
Death of Parent | George David Phelps, Jr.
Her father George David Phelps, Jr., died in 1923 in Nebraska, United StatesG.
1940
Occupation
She was public high school teacher in 1940 in Crete, Saline, Nebraska, United StatesG.
Citation: 2
1954
Death of Parent | Eva Adelle Gordon
Her mother Eva Adelle Gordon died on 23 Nov 1954 in Holbrook, Furnas, Nebraska, United StatesG.
Death
She died.

Census and Residence Events

1910
Census1910 | George David Phelps, Jr.
Emma was enumerated as the daughter of George David Phelps, Jr., on the 1910 US Census in Grant, Perkins, Nebraska, United StatesG. She was ~3 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Edward George Phelps, David Philander Gordon, Grover James Gordon, and Eva Adelle Gordon.
Citation: 3
1930
Census1930 | Eva Adelle Gordon
Emma was enumerated as the daughter of Eva Adelle Gordon on the 1930 US Census in Holbrook, Furnas, Nebraska, United StatesG. She was ~23 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Emily 'Emma' Anthus Richards, Clarence George Phelps, and George David Phelps.
Citation: 4
1940
Census1940
She was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1940 US Census in Crete, Saline, Nebraska, United StatesG. She was ~33 years old.
Emma was a boarder living with Axel and Helen Smith.
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, 1940 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1910 US Census.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1930 US Census.

Edward George Phelps

#4127, Deceased, (1895 - 1979)

Relationship

3rd cousin 2 times removed of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

Father	George David Phelps, Jr. (1872 - 1923)
Mother	Eva Adelle Gordon (1878 - 1954)

Person appears on these charts and lists:

Descendants of Samuel Gordon

Gordon Family Lineage:

Eva Adelle Gordon⁵, James Philander Gordon⁴, Alexander Gordon³, James Gordon², Samuel Gordon, of Dromore¹

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Person Source
Edward George Phelps had person sources.
Citation: 1
1895
Birth
He was born on 24 Oct 1895 in Nebraska, United StatesG.
192024
Marriage | Anne Murray
Anne Murray
Age 23
Birth on 28 Oct 1896 | Nebraska, United StatesG
Death: in May 1985 | Goshen, Wyoming, United StatesG
He and Anne Murray were married on 9 Jun 1920 in Lexington, Dawson, Nebraska, United StatesG.
1923~28
Death of Parent | George David Phelps, Jr.
His father George David Phelps, Jr., died in 1923 in Nebraska, United StatesG.
195459
Death of Parent | Eva Adelle Gordon
His mother Eva Adelle Gordon died on 23 Nov 1954 in Holbrook, Furnas, Nebraska, United StatesG.
197983
Death
He died on 5 Mar 1979 at age 83 in Goshen, Wyoming, United StatesG.
Burial
He was buried in the in Lingle, Goshen, Wyoming, United StatesG.
1985
Death of Spouse | Anne Murray
His wife Anne Murray died in May 1985 in Goshen, Wyoming, United StatesG.

Census and Residence Events

191014
Census1910 | George David Phelps, Jr.
Edward was enumerated as the son of George David Phelps, Jr., on the 1910 US Census in Grant, Perkins, Nebraska, United StatesG. He was 14 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Emma M. Phelps, David Philander Gordon, Grover James Gordon, and Eva Adelle Gordon.
Citation: 2
195054
Residence
He lived in Goshen, Wyoming, United StatesG, on 19 Apr 1950.

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, 1910 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.

Clarence George Phelps

#4128, Deceased, (1909 - 1972)

Relationship

3rd cousin 2 times removed of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

Father	George David Phelps, Jr. (1872 - 1923)
Mother	Eva Adelle Gordon (1878 - 1954)

Person appears on these charts and lists:

Descendants of Samuel Gordon

Gordon Family Lineage:

Eva Adelle Gordon⁵, James Philander Gordon⁴, Alexander Gordon³, James Gordon², Samuel Gordon, of Dromore¹

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Person Source
Clarence George Phelps had person sources.
Citation: 1
1909
Birth
He was born in 1909 in Nebraska, United StatesG.
Citation: 2
1923~14
Death of Parent | George David Phelps, Jr.
His father George David Phelps, Jr., died in 1923 in Nebraska, United StatesG.
Marriage | Doris Lucille McQuilken
Doris Lucille McQuilken
Birth in 1914 | Nebraska, United StatesG
Death: in 1986 | Nebraska, United StatesG
He and Doris Lucille McQuilken were married.
1954~45
Death of Parent | Eva Adelle Gordon
His mother Eva Adelle Gordon died on 23 Nov 1954 in Holbrook, Furnas, Nebraska, United StatesG.
1972~63
Death
He died in 1972 at age ~63 in Nebraska, United StatesG.
Citation: 2
1972~63
Burial
He was buried in 1972 in the Fairview CemeteryG in Cambridge, Furnas, Nebraska, United StatesG.
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Citation: 2
1986
Death of Spouse | Doris Lucille McQuilken
His wife Doris Lucille McQuilken died in 1986 in Nebraska, United StatesG.

Census and Residence Events

1930~21
Census1930 | Eva Adelle Gordon
Clarence was enumerated as the son of Eva Adelle Gordon on the 1930 US Census in Holbrook, Furnas, Nebraska, United StatesG. He was ~21 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Emily 'Emma' Anthus Richards, Emma M. Phelps, and George David Phelps.
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.
[S828] FindAGrave.com, online website (www.findagrave.com : viewed online 2024), Memorial ID 107242323 for Clarence G “Dud” Phelps. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave, database and images.
[S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1930 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.

Gordon J. Pinkerton

#4129, Deceased, (1909 - 1963)

Relationship

3rd cousin 2 times removed of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

Father	Robert Hall Pinkerton (1882 - 1942)
Mother	Ida Elizabeth Gordon (1883 - 1962)

Children with Nellie Cecelia Strauss (1905 - 1987)

Daughter	Helen Pinkerton (1931 - )
Son	Robert Gordon Pinkerton (1934 - 1967)

Person appears on these charts and lists:

Descendants of Samuel Gordon

Gordon Family Lineage:

Ida Elizabeth Gordon⁵, James Philander Gordon⁴, Alexander Gordon³, James Gordon², Samuel Gordon, of Dromore¹

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Person Source
Gordon J. Pinkerton had person sources.
Citation: 1
1909
Birth
He was born on 12 Apr 1909 in Nebraska, United StatesG.
Citation: 2
1929~20
Marriage | Nellie Cecelia Strauss
Nellie Cecelia Strauss
Age ~24
Birth on 11 Dec 1905 | Leadville, Lake, Colorado, United StatesG
Death: on 8 Apr 1987 | Denver, Colorado, United StatesG
He and Nellie Cecelia Strauss were married abt 1929 in Colorado, United StatesG.
1930~21
Occupation
He was railway clerk in 1930 in Denver, Denver County, Colorado, United StatesG.
Citation: 3
1931~22
Birth of Child | Helen Pinkerton
His daughter Helen Pinkerton was born in 1931 in Colorado, United StatesG.
193424
Birth of Child | Robert Gordon Pinkerton
His son Robert Gordon Pinkerton was born on 14 Jan 1934 in Denver, Denver County, Colorado, United StatesG.
1940~31
Occupation
He was office manager for a coffee company in 1940 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, United StatesG.
Citation: 4
1942~33
Death of Parent | Robert Hall Pinkerton
His father Robert Hall Pinkerton died in 1942.
1945~36
Divorce | Nellie Cecelia Strauss
He and Nellie Cecelia Strauss were divorced abt 1945 in United StatesG.
194940
Marriage | Margarite A. Lavering
Margarite A. Lavering
Age 38
Birth on 9 Mar 1911 | Huntington Beach, Orange, California, United StatesG
Death: on 1 Sep 1997 | Santa Clara County, California, United StatesG
He and Margarite A. Lavering were married on 29 Dec 1949 in San Mateo, California, United StatesG.
Citation: 5
196151
Marriage | Sara Frances Thacker
Sara Frances Thacker
Age 51
Birth on 17 Dec 1909 | Christian County, Kentucky, United StatesG
Death: on 28 Mar 1996 | Santa Clara County, California, United StatesG
He and Sara Frances Thacker were married on 11 Apr 1961 in Napa County, California, United StatesG.
Citation: 5
196252
Death of Parent | Ida Elizabeth Gordon
His mother Ida Elizabeth Gordon died on 2 Mar 1962 in Weld County, Colorado, United StatesG.
196354
Death
He died on 4 Dec 1963 at age 54 in Riverside, Riverside County, California, United StatesG.
Citation: 2
196354
Burial
He was buried in Dec 1963 in the Riverside CemeteryG in Sterling, Logan, Colorado, United StatesG.
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Citation: 6
1987
Death of Spouse | Nellie Cecelia Strauss
His former wife Nellie Cecelia Strauss died on 8 Apr 1987 in Denver, Colorado, United StatesG.
1996
Death of Spouse | Sara Frances Thacker
His wife Sara Frances Thacker died on 28 Mar 1996 in Santa Clara County, California, United StatesG.
1997
Death of Spouse | Margarite A. Lavering
His wife Margarite A. Lavering died on 1 Sep 1997 in Santa Clara County, California, United StatesG.

Census and Residence Events

19101
Census1910 | Robert Hall Pinkerton
Gordon was enumerated as the son of Robert Hall Pinkerton on the 1910 US Census in Arcadia, Valley, Nebraska, United StatesG. He was 1 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Ida Elizabeth Gordon.
Citation: 7
192010
Census1920 | Robert Hall Pinkerton
Gordon was enumerated as the son of Robert Hall Pinkerton on the 1920 US Census in Stoneham, Weld, Colorado, United StatesG. He was 10 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Dorothy Pinkerton, Robert H. Pinkerton, Caroline F. Pinkerton, Elizabethe A. Pinkerton, and Ida Elizabeth Gordon.
Citation: 8
193020
Census1930
He was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1930 US Census in Denver, Denver County, Colorado, United StatesG. He was 20 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Nellie Cecelia Strauss.
Citation: 3
194031
Census1940
He was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1940 US Census residing at 1107 East 2nd SouthG in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, United StatesG. He was 31 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Nellie Cecelia Strauss, Helen Pinkerton, and Robert Gordon Pinkerton.
Citation: 4

Citations

[S76] John McCornack, The Andrew McCornack Family of Knox County Illinois (: Sherwin/Dodge, Second Edition, 1984). Hereinafter cited as The Andrew McCornack Family.
[S226] , California Death Index. Hereinafter cited as California Death Index (1940-1997.)
[S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1930 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1940 US Census.
[S228] , California Marriage Index. Hereinafter cited as California Marriage Index (1960-1985.)
[S828] FindAGrave.com, online website (www.findagrave.com : viewed online 2024), Memorial ID 55800824 for Gordon J Pinkerton. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave, database and images.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1910 US Census.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1920 US Census.

Dorothy Pinkerton

#4130, Deceased, (Abt 1912 - )

Relationship

3rd cousin 2 times removed of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

Father	Robert Hall Pinkerton (1882 - 1942)
Mother	Ida Elizabeth Gordon (1883 - 1962)

Person appears on these charts and lists:

Descendants of Samuel Gordon

Gordon Family Lineage:

Ida Elizabeth Gordon⁵, James Philander Gordon⁴, Alexander Gordon³, James Gordon², Samuel Gordon, of Dromore¹

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Person Source
Dorothy Pinkerton had person sources.
Citation: 1
1912
Birth
She was born abt 1912 in Nebraska, United StatesG.
1930
Occupation
She was public school teacher in 1930 in New Raymer, Weld, Colorado, United StatesG.
Citation: 2
1942
Death of Parent | Robert Hall Pinkerton
Her father Robert Hall Pinkerton died in 1942.
1962
Death of Parent | Ida Elizabeth Gordon
Her mother Ida Elizabeth Gordon died on 2 Mar 1962 in Weld County, Colorado, United StatesG.
Death
She died.

Census and Residence Events

1920
Census1920 | Robert Hall Pinkerton
Dorothy was enumerated as the daughter of Robert Hall Pinkerton on the 1920 US Census in Stoneham, Weld, Colorado, United StatesG. She was ~8 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Gordon J. Pinkerton, Robert H. Pinkerton, Caroline F. Pinkerton, Elizabethe A. Pinkerton, and Ida Elizabeth Gordon.
Citation: 3
1930
Census1930 | Robert Hall Pinkerton
Dorothy was enumerated as the daughter of Robert Hall Pinkerton on the 1930 US Census in New Raymer, Weld, Colorado, United StatesG. She was ~18 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Robert H. Pinkerton, Caroline F. Pinkerton, Elizabethe A. Pinkerton, and Ida Elizabeth Gordon.
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, 1930 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1920 US Census.

Robert H. Pinkerton

#4131, Deceased, (1915 - 1994)

Relationship

3rd cousin 2 times removed of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

Father	Robert Hall Pinkerton (1882 - 1942)
Mother	Ida Elizabeth Gordon (1883 - 1962)

Person appears on these charts and lists:

Descendants of Samuel Gordon

Gordon Family Lineage:

Ida Elizabeth Gordon⁵, James Philander Gordon⁴, Alexander Gordon³, James Gordon², Samuel Gordon, of Dromore¹

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Person Source
Robert H. Pinkerton had person sources.
Citation: 1
1915
Birth
He was born on 5 Dec 1915 in Nebraska, United StatesG.
Citation: 2
1942~27
Death of Parent | Robert Hall Pinkerton
His father Robert Hall Pinkerton died in 1942.
196246
Death of Parent | Ida Elizabeth Gordon
His mother Ida Elizabeth Gordon died on 2 Mar 1962 in Weld County, Colorado, United StatesG.
199478
Death
He died on 15 Apr 1994 at age 78 in Pueblo County, Colorado, United StatesG.
Citation: 2

Census and Residence Events

19204
Census1920 | Robert Hall Pinkerton
Robert was enumerated as the son of Robert Hall Pinkerton on the 1920 US Census in Stoneham, Weld, Colorado, United StatesG. He was 4 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Gordon J. Pinkerton, Dorothy Pinkerton, Caroline F. Pinkerton, Elizabethe A. Pinkerton, and Ida Elizabeth Gordon.
Citation: 3
193014
Census1930 | Robert Hall Pinkerton
Robert was enumerated as the son of Robert Hall Pinkerton on the 1930 US Census in New Raymer, Weld, Colorado, United StatesG. He was 14 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Dorothy Pinkerton, Caroline F. Pinkerton, Elizabethe A. Pinkerton, and Ida Elizabeth Gordon.
Citation: 4

Citations

[S76] John McCornack, The Andrew McCornack Family of Knox County Illinois (: Sherwin/Dodge, Second Edition, 1984). Hereinafter cited as The Andrew McCornack Family.
[S23] Social Security Records, Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, (Washington D.C.: Social Security Administration, 1935-2014). Hereinafter cited as Social Security Death Index.
[S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1920 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1930 US Census.

Caroline F. Pinkerton

#4132, Deceased, (Abt 1917 - )

Relationship

3rd cousin 2 times removed of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

Father	Robert Hall Pinkerton (1882 - 1942)
Mother	Ida Elizabeth Gordon (1883 - 1962)

Person appears on these charts and lists:

Descendants of Samuel Gordon

Gordon Family Lineage:

Ida Elizabeth Gordon⁵, James Philander Gordon⁴, Alexander Gordon³, James Gordon², Samuel Gordon, of Dromore¹

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Person Source
Caroline F. Pinkerton had person sources.
Citation: 1
1917
Birth
She was born abt 1917 in Nebraska, United StatesG.
1942
Death of Parent | Robert Hall Pinkerton
Her father Robert Hall Pinkerton died in 1942.
Death
She died.
1962
Death of Parent | Ida Elizabeth Gordon
Her mother Ida Elizabeth Gordon died on 2 Mar 1962 in Weld County, Colorado, United StatesG.

Census and Residence Events

1920
Census1920 | Robert Hall Pinkerton
Caroline was enumerated as the daughter of Robert Hall Pinkerton on the 1920 US Census in Stoneham, Weld, Colorado, United StatesG. She was ~3 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Gordon J. Pinkerton, Dorothy Pinkerton, Robert H. Pinkerton, Elizabethe A. Pinkerton, and Ida Elizabeth Gordon.
Citation: 2
1930
Census1930 | Robert Hall Pinkerton
Caroline was enumerated as the daughter of Robert Hall Pinkerton on the 1930 US Census in New Raymer, Weld, Colorado, United StatesG. She was ~13 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Dorothy Pinkerton, Robert H. Pinkerton, Elizabethe A. Pinkerton, and Ida Elizabeth Gordon.
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, 1920 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1930 US Census.

Elizabethe A. Pinkerton

#4133, Deceased, (1919 - 2001)

Relationship

3rd cousin 2 times removed of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

Father	Robert Hall Pinkerton (1882 - 1942)
Mother	Ida Elizabeth Gordon (1883 - 1962)

Person appears on these charts and lists:

Descendants of Samuel Gordon

Gordon Family Lineage:

Ida Elizabeth Gordon⁵, James Philander Gordon⁴, Alexander Gordon³, James Gordon², Samuel Gordon, of Dromore¹

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Person Source
Elizabethe A. Pinkerton had person sources.
Citation: 1
1919
Birth
She was born on 15 Sep 1919 in Colorado, United StatesG.
Citation: 2
1942~23
Death of Parent | Robert Hall Pinkerton
Her father Robert Hall Pinkerton died in 1942.
196242
Death of Parent | Ida Elizabeth Gordon
Her mother Ida Elizabeth Gordon died on 2 Mar 1962 in Weld County, Colorado, United StatesG.
200182
Death
She died on 15 Oct 2001 at age 82 in Logan County, Colorado, United StatesG.
Citation: 2
200182
Burial
She was buried in Oct 2001 in the Riverside CemeteryG in Sterling, Logan, Colorado, United StatesG.
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Citation: 2

Census and Residence Events

19200
Census1920 | Robert Hall Pinkerton
Elizabethe was enumerated as the daughter of Robert Hall Pinkerton on the 1920 US Census in Stoneham, Weld, Colorado, United StatesG. She was 0 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Gordon J. Pinkerton, Dorothy Pinkerton, Robert H. Pinkerton, Caroline F. Pinkerton, and Ida Elizabeth Gordon.
Citation: 3
193010
Census1930 | Robert Hall Pinkerton
Elizabethe was enumerated as the daughter of Robert Hall Pinkerton on the 1930 US Census in New Raymer, Weld, Colorado, United StatesG. She was 10 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Dorothy Pinkerton, Robert H. Pinkerton, Caroline F. Pinkerton, and Ida Elizabeth Gordon.
Citation: 4

Citations

[S76] John McCornack, The Andrew McCornack Family of Knox County Illinois (: Sherwin/Dodge, Second Edition, 1984). Hereinafter cited as The Andrew McCornack Family.
[S828] FindAGrave.com, online website (www.findagrave.com : viewed online 2024), Memorial ID 55450998 for Elizabethe A Pinkerton. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave, database and images.
[S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1920 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1930 US Census.

John Gordon Steele, MD

#4134, Deceased, (1910 - 2001)

Relationship

3rd cousin 2 times removed of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

Father	Jesse Fielding Steele (1887 - 1979)
Mother	Winnie Lou Gordon (1887 - 1965)

Children with Lillian England (1910 - 1999)

Son	Richard Gordon Steele (1933 - 2000)
Daughter	Patricia Steele
Son	Robert Steele
Daughter	Ann Steele
Son	John Everett Steele+ (1940 - )
Daughter	Michelle Steele

Person appears on these charts and lists:

Descendants of Samuel Gordon

Gordon Family Lineage:

Winnie Lou Gordon⁵, James Philander Gordon⁴, Alexander Gordon³, James Gordon², Samuel Gordon, of Dromore¹

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Events and Notes

1910
Birth
John Gordon Steele, MD, was born on 27 Apr 1910 in Saint Paul, Howard, Nebraska, United StatesG.
Citation: 1
193222
Marriage | Lillian England
Lillian England
Age 22
Birth on 20 Jul 1910 | Tooele, Tooele, Utah, United StatesG
Death: on 23 Jan 1999 | Payson, Utah, Utah, United StatesG
He and Lillian England were married on 14 Aug 1932.
Citation: 2
193323
Birth of Child | Richard Gordon Steele
His son Richard Gordon Steele was born on 21 Nov 1933 in Utah, United StatesG.
1940~30
Occupation
He was Army Medical Doctor in 1940 in Boise, Ada, Idaho, United StatesG.
Citation: 3
194030
Birth of Child | John Everett Steele
His son John Everett Steele was born on 2 May 1940 in Boise, Ada, Idaho, United StatesG.
194130
Military
He served in the military on 28 Feb 1941.
Citation: 4
194635
Military
He served in the military on 29 Jan 1946 in Fort Douglas, Salt Lake, Utah, United StatesG.
Citation: 4
194635
Note
When John was discharged from active duty he was a commissioned officer with the rank of Lt. Col.
196554
Death of Parent | Winnie Lou Gordon
His mother Winnie Lou Gordon died on 4 Jan 1965 in Tooele, Tooele, Utah, United StatesG.
197161
Marriage | Thelma Pickett
Thelma Pickett
He and Thelma Pickett were married on 28 Aug 1971 in Reno, Washoe, Nevada, United StatesG.
197969
Death of Parent | Jesse Fielding Steele
His father Jesse Fielding Steele died on 10 May 1979 in Tooele, Tooele, Utah, United StatesG.
199988
Death of Spouse | Lillian England
His wife Lillian England died on 23 Jan 1999 in Payson, Utah, Utah, United StatesG.
200089
Death of Child | Richard Gordon Steele
His son Richard Gordon Steele died on 27 Mar 2000 in Whitehorse, Smith, Texas, United StatesG.
200190
Death
He died on 1 Apr 2001 at age 90 in Chandler, Maricopa, Arizona, United StatesG.
2001
Obituary
Obituary of John Gordon Steele, MD
Deseret News, Salt Lake City, Utah

John Gordon Steele, M.D. Passed away in his sleep, Sunday, April 1, 2001.

Was born to Jesse Fielding and Winnie Lou Gordon in Saint Paul, Nebraska, April 27, 1910. He graduated from Tooele High School,

University of Utah, and University of Colorado Medical School. He served in the U.S. Army Medical Corps in World War II. After discharge he set up practice in Nephi, Uah and was affiliate with Juab County Hospital and Payson City Hospital. He had a busy practice from 1946 to 1978 when he retired and moved to Chandler, Arizona.

He is survived by wife, Thelma, daughters, Michelle, Patricia, and Ann, sons, John and Robert, a son Richard preceded him in death.

A memorial service will be held in Nephi, Utah at a later date.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Dr. Steele's favorite charity, The Children's Research Center, Arizona Elks Major Project, P.O. Box 2619, Sierra Vista, Arizona 85636-2619 or Hospice of Arizona, 2222 W. Northern Ave. Suite A-100, Phoenix, Arizona 85021.

He will be missed by all who loves him.

Census and Residence Events

19209
Census1920 | Jesse Fielding Steele
John was enumerated as the son of Jesse Fielding Steele on the 1920 US Census in American Fork, Utah County, Utah, United StatesG. He was 9 years old.
Also residing in the same household were LaPrele Steele and Winnie Lou Gordon.
Citation: 5
193019
Census1930 | Jesse Fielding Steele
John was enumerated as the son of Jesse Fielding Steele on the 1930 US Census in Tooele, Tooele, Utah, United StatesG. He was 19 years old.
Also residing in the same household were LaPrele Steele, Jesse Fielding Steele, Jr., and Winnie Lou Gordon.
Citation: 1
194029
Census1940
He was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1940 US Census residing at 2515 Ellis AvenueG in Boise, Ada, Idaho, United StatesG. He was 29 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Lillian England and Richard Gordon Steele.
Citation: 3

Citations

[S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1930 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."
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1940 US Census.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1920 US Census.

LaPrele Steele

#4135, Deceased, (1913 - 2001)

Relationship

3rd cousin 2 times removed of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

Father	Jesse Fielding Steele (1887 - 1979)
Mother	Winnie Lou Gordon (1887 - 1965)

Children with Lawrence Lester Rasmussen (1913 - 1971)

Son	Christian Steele Rasmussen (1940 - 1963)
Son	Rande Gordon Rasmussen
Daughter	Dr. Joy Ann Rasmussen, DC+
Son	Anton Jesse 'Tony' Rasmussen+ (1942 - 2015)

Person appears on these charts and lists:

Descendants of Samuel Gordon

Gordon Family Lineage:

Winnie Lou Gordon⁵, James Philander Gordon⁴, Alexander Gordon³, James Gordon², Samuel Gordon, of Dromore¹

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LaPrele Steele Rasmussen

Events and Notes

1913
Birth
LaPrele Steele was born on 6 Dec 1913 in American Fork, Utah County, Utah, United StatesG.
Citations: 1,2
193724
Marriage | Lawrence Lester Rasmussen
Lawrence Lester Rasmussen
Age 24
Birth on 22 May 1913 | Utah, United StatesG
Death: on 23 Jan 1971 | Parley's Canyon, Summit, Utah, United StatesG
Lawrence Lester Rasmussen and she were married on 27 Dec 1937 in Kemmerer, Lincoln, Wyoming, United StatesG.
194026
Birth of Child | Christian Steele Rasmussen
Her son Christian Steele Rasmussen was born on 8 Oct 1940 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, United StatesG.
194228
Birth of Child | Anton Jesse 'Tony' Rasmussen
Her son Anton Jesse 'Tony' Rasmussen was born on 12 Nov 1942 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, United StatesG.
196349
Death of Child | Christian Steele Rasmussen
Her son Christian Steele Rasmussen died on 2 Jun 1963 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, United StatesG.
196551
Death of Parent | Winnie Lou Gordon
Her mother Winnie Lou Gordon died on 4 Jan 1965 in Tooele, Tooele, Utah, United StatesG.
197157
Death of Spouse | Lawrence Lester Rasmussen
Her husband Lawrence Lester Rasmussen died on 23 Jan 1971 in Parley's Canyon, Summit, Utah, United StatesG.
197965
Death of Parent | Jesse Fielding Steele
Her father Jesse Fielding Steele died on 10 May 1979 in Tooele, Tooele, Utah, United StatesG.
200187
Death
She died on 12 Oct 2001 at age 87 in Ketchikan, Alaska, United StatesG.
Citation: 2
200187
Burial
She was buried in Oct 2001 in the Salt Lake City CemeteryG in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, United StatesG.
Find A Grave Memorial Link
Citation: 2

Census and Residence Events

19206
Census1920 | Jesse Fielding Steele
LaPrele was enumerated as the daughter of Jesse Fielding Steele on the 1920 US Census in American Fork, Utah County, Utah, United StatesG. She was 6 years old.
Also residing in the same household were John Gordon Steele, MD, and Winnie Lou Gordon.
Citation: 3
193016
Census1930 | Jesse Fielding Steele
LaPrele was enumerated as the daughter of Jesse Fielding Steele on the 1930 US Census in Tooele, Tooele, Utah, United StatesG. She was 16 years old.
Also residing in the same household were John Gordon Steele, MD, Jesse Fielding Steele, Jr., and Winnie Lou Gordon.
Citation: 1

Citations

[S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1930 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
[S828] FindAGrave.com, online website (www.findagrave.com : viewed online 2024), Memorial ID 219141240 for LaPrele (nee Steele) Rasmussen. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave, database and images.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1920 US Census.

Jesse Fielding Steele, Jr.

#4136, Deceased, (1921 - 1978)

Relationship

3rd cousin 2 times removed of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

Father	Jesse Fielding Steele (1887 - 1979)
Mother	Winnie Lou Gordon (1887 - 1965)

Children with Jacqueline Cecelia Robinson (1926 - 2003)

Daughter	Candy Lou Steele+ (1946 - 2017)
Daughter	Kitty Sue Steele (1947 - )
Daughter	Holly Carol Steele (1949 - )
Son	Jesse Fielding Steele, III (1950 - )
Son	Gordon 'Blair' William Steele (1952 - 1991)

Children with Virginia Cox (Abt 1924 - 2003)

Daughter	Tanya Ann Steele (1959 - )
Daughter	Mary Jo Steele+ (1963 - )

Person appears on these charts and lists:

Descendants of Samuel Gordon

Gordon Family Lineage:

Winnie Lou Gordon⁵, James Philander Gordon⁴, Alexander Gordon³, James Gordon², Samuel Gordon, of Dromore¹

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Jesse Fielding Steele Jr.(1921-1978)

Events and Notes

Person Source
Jesse Fielding Steele, Jr., had person sources.
Citation: 1
1921
Birth
He was born on 28 Jun 1921 in American Fork, Utah County, Utah, United StatesG.
Citations: 2,3
194119
Military
He served in the military on 14 Jan 1941 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, United StatesG.
Citation: 3
1944~23
Marriage | Jacqueline Cecelia Robinson
Jacqueline Cecelia Robinson
Age ~18
Birth on 17 Apr 1926 | Staples, Todd, Minnesota, United StatesG
Death: on 2 Apr 2003
He and Jacqueline Cecelia Robinson were married abt 1944.
Citation: 4
194625
Birth of Child | Candy Lou Steele
His daughter Candy Lou Steele was born on 18 Jul 1946 in Seattle, King, Washington, United StatesG.
194725
Military
He served in the military on 10 Feb 1947 in San Francisco, San Francisco, California, United StatesG.
Citation: 3
194726
Birth of Child | Kitty Sue Steele
His daughter Kitty Sue Steele was born on 14 Aug 1947 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, United StatesG.
1948~27
Occupation
He was student in 1948 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, United StatesG.
Citation: 5
1949~28
Occupation
He was driver for Fuller Toponce Trucking in 1949 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, United StatesG.
Citation: 6
194927
Birth of Child | Holly Carol Steele
His daughter Holly Carol Steele was born in Jan 1949.
195029
Birth of Child | Jesse Fielding Steele, III
His son Jesse Fielding Steele, III, was born on 20 Nov 1950 in Utah, United StatesG.
195231
Birth of Child | Gordon 'Blair' William Steele
His son Gordon 'Blair' William Steele was born on 19 Oct 1952 in Nephi, Juab, Utah, United StatesG.
1955~34
Divorce | Jacqueline Cecelia Robinson
He and Jacqueline Cecelia Robinson were divorced abt 1955.
1957~36
Marriage | Virginia Cox
Virginia Cox
Age ~33
Birth abt 1924
Death: in Feb 2003
He and Virginia Cox were married abt 1957 in Tijuana, Baja California, MexicoG.
195938
Birth of Child | Tanya Ann Steele
His daughter Tanya Ann Steele was born on 18 Jul 1959 in Bountiful, Davis, Utah, United StatesG.
196341
Birth of Child | Mary Jo Steele
His daughter Mary Jo Steele was born on 26 May 1963 in Tremonton, Box Elder, Utah, United StatesG.
196543
Death of Parent | Winnie Lou Gordon
His mother Winnie Lou Gordon died on 4 Jan 1965 in Tooele, Tooele, Utah, United StatesG.
197756
Marriage | Virginia Cox
Virginia Cox
Age ~53
Birth abt 1924
Death: in Feb 2003
He and Virginia Cox were married on 23 Jul 1977 in Elko County, Nevada, United StatesG.
Citation: 7
197856
Death
He died on 5 Jun 1978 at age 56 in Payson, Utah, Utah, United StatesG.
Citation: 2
197856
Cause of Death
He died of lung cancer.
1978~57
Burial
He was buried in Jun 1978 in the Payson City CemeteryG in Payson, Utah, Utah, United StatesG.
1979
Death of Parent | Jesse Fielding Steele
His father Jesse Fielding Steele died on 10 May 1979 in Tooele, Tooele, Utah, United StatesG.
2003
Death of Spouse | Virginia Cox
His wife Virginia Cox died in Feb 2003.
2003
Death of Spouse | Jacqueline Cecelia Robinson
His former wife Jacqueline Cecelia Robinson died on 2 Apr 2003.

Census and Residence Events

19308
Census1930 | Jesse Fielding Steele
Jesse was enumerated as the son of Jesse Fielding Steele on the 1930 US Census in Tooele, Tooele, Utah, United StatesG. He was 8 years old.
Also residing in the same household were John Gordon Steele, MD, LaPrele Steele, and Winnie Lou Gordon.
Citation: 8
1948~27
Residence
He lived at 1535 East SigmaG in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, United StatesG, in 1948.

Jacqueline Cecelia Robinson also lived in the same household.
Citation: 5
1949~28
Residence
He lived at 1539 East Kappa AvenueG in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, United StatesG, in 1949.

Jacqueline Cecelia Robinson also lived in the same household.
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.
[S23] Social Security Records, Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, (Washington D.C.: Social Security Administration, 1935-2014). Hereinafter cited as Social Security Death Index.
[S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, Utah, Military Records, 1861-1970. 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."
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995, Salt Lake City, 1948.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995, Salt Lake City, 1949.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, Nevada Marriage Index, 1956-2005.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1930 US Census.

June A. Gordon

#4137, Deceased, (1924 - 2012)

Relationship

3rd cousin 2 times removed of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

Father	Herron 'Harry' Almus Gordon (1894 - 1971)
Mother	Elsie Antonia Frey (1901 - 1959)

Children with John Patrick Ward (1910 - 1985)

Son	David Alan Ward+ (1948 - )
Daughter	Joann Ward+ (Abt 1956 - )
Son	Kenneth John Ward (1957 - )

Person appears on these charts and lists:

Descendants of Samuel Gordon

Gordon Family Lineage:

Herron 'Harry' Almus Gordon⁵, James Philander Gordon⁴, Alexander Gordon³, James Gordon², Samuel Gordon, of Dromore¹

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1924
Birth
June A. Gordon was born on 22 May 1924 in Furnas County, Nebraska, United StatesG.
194722
Marriage | John Patrick Ward
John Patrick Ward
Age 36
Birth on 29 Jul 1910 | Kilnagross, County Leitrim, IrelandG
Death: on 25 Mar 1985 | Seattle, King, Washington, United StatesG
John Patrick Ward and she were married on 17 Mar 1947 at First Baptist ChurchG in Seattle, King, Washington, United StatesG.
Citation: 1
194823
Birth of Child | David Alan Ward
Her son David Alan Ward was born on 6 Mar 1948 in Seattle, King, Washington, United StatesG.
1956~32
Birth of Child | Joann Ward
Her daughter Joann Ward was born abt 1956 in Seattle, King, Washington, United StatesG.
195733
Birth of Child | Kenneth John Ward
Her son Kenneth John Ward was born on 6 Nov 1957 in Seattle, King, Washington, United StatesG.
195934
Death of Parent | Elsie Antonia Frey
Her mother Elsie Antonia Frey died on 24 Apr 1959 in Auburn, King, Washington, United StatesG.
197146
Death of Parent | Herron 'Harry' Almus Gordon
Her father Herron 'Harry' Almus Gordon died on 10 Mar 1971 in King County, Washington, United StatesG.
198560
Death of Spouse | John Patrick Ward
Her husband John Patrick Ward died on 25 Mar 1985 in Seattle, King, Washington, United StatesG.
201288
Death
She died on 13 Dec 2012 at age 88 in Mason County, Washington, United StatesG.
201288
Burial
She was buried in Dec 2012 in the Washington Memorial ParkG in Sea Tac, King, Washington, United StatesG.
MI-John P. and June Ward

Census and Residence Events

19305
Census1930 | Herron 'Harry' Almus Gordon
June was enumerated as the daughter of Herron 'Harry' Almus Gordon on the 1930 US Census in Grant, Perkins, Nebraska, United StatesG. She was 5 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Harry Edward Gordon and Elsie Antonia Frey.
Citation: 2
194015
Census1940 | Herron 'Harry' Almus Gordon
June was enumerated as the daughter of Herron 'Harry' Almus Gordon on the 1940 US Census in Logan, Furnas, Nebraska, United StatesG. She was 15 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Harry Edward Gordon and Elsie Antonia Frey.
Citation: 3

Citations

[S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, Washington, Marriage Records, 1865-2004. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1930 US Census.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1940 US Census.

Harry Edward Gordon

#4138, Deceased, (1926 - 1998)

Relationship

3rd cousin 2 times removed of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

Father	Herron 'Harry' Almus Gordon (1894 - 1971)
Mother	Elsie Antonia Frey (1901 - 1959)

Children with Florence Estelle Strode

Daughter	Peggy Elaine Gordon (1950 - )
Daughter	Patricia Marie Gordon+ (1952 - )
Son	Donald Edward Gordon (1954 - )
Daughter	Deborah Kathleen Gordon+ (1956 - )
Son	Randolph Blake Gordon (1963 - )
Son	Ralph Blane Gordon (1964 - 1964)
Daughter	Amy Lynn Gordon+ (1967 - )
Daughter	Pamela Anne Gordon (1969 - )

Person appears on these charts and lists:

Descendants of Samuel Gordon

Gordon Family Lineage:

Herron 'Harry' Almus Gordon⁵, James Philander Gordon⁴, Alexander Gordon³, James Gordon², Samuel Gordon, of Dromore¹

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Person Source
Harry Edward Gordon had person sources.
Citation: 1
1926
Birth
He was born on 8 Apr 1926 in Nebraska, United StatesG.
Citation: 2
1949~23
Marriage | Florence Estelle Strode
Florence Estelle Strode
He and Florence Estelle Strode were married abt 1949.
195024
Birth of Child | Peggy Elaine Gordon
His daughter Peggy Elaine Gordon was born on 27 Apr 1950 in Bolling AFB, District of Columbia, United StatesG.
195226
Birth of Child | Patricia Marie Gordon
His daughter Patricia Marie Gordon was born on 17 Apr 1952 in Wiesbaden, Hessen, GermanyG.
195428
Birth of Child | Donald Edward Gordon
His son Donald Edward Gordon was born on 25 Apr 1954 in Wiesbaden, Hessen, GermanyG.
195629
Birth of Child | Deborah Kathleen Gordon
His daughter Deborah Kathleen Gordon was born on 27 Mar 1956 in Fairfax County, Virginia, United StatesG.
195933
Death of Parent | Elsie Antonia Frey
His mother Elsie Antonia Frey died on 24 Apr 1959 in Auburn, King, Washington, United StatesG.
196336
Birth of Child | Randolph Blake Gordon
His son Randolph Blake Gordon was born on 4 Feb 1963 in Virginia, United StatesG.
196437
Birth of Child | Ralph Blane Gordon
His son Ralph Blane Gordon was born on 5 Feb 1964.
196437
Death of Child | Ralph Blane Gordon
His son Ralph Blane Gordon died on 5 Feb 1964 in Fort Belvoir, Fairfax, Virginia, United StatesG.
196741
Birth of Child | Amy Lynn Gordon
His daughter Amy Lynn Gordon was born on 14 Jun 1967 in Fairfax County, Virginia, United StatesG.
196943
Birth of Child | Pamela Anne Gordon
His daughter Pamela Anne Gordon was born on 17 Sep 1969 in Virginia, United StatesG.
197144
Death of Parent | Herron 'Harry' Almus Gordon
His father Herron 'Harry' Almus Gordon died on 10 Mar 1971 in King County, Washington, United StatesG.
199872
Death
He died on 9 Nov 1998 at age 72 in Loudoun County, Virginia, United StatesG.
Citation: 2

Census and Residence Events

19304
Census1930 | Herron 'Harry' Almus Gordon
Harry was enumerated as the son of Herron 'Harry' Almus Gordon on the 1930 US Census in Grant, Perkins, Nebraska, United StatesG. He was 4 years old.
Also residing in the same household were June A. Gordon and Elsie Antonia Frey.
Citation: 3
194014
Census1940 | Herron 'Harry' Almus Gordon
Harry was enumerated as the son of Herron 'Harry' Almus Gordon on the 1940 US Census in Logan, Furnas, Nebraska, United StatesG. He was 14 years old.
Also residing in the same household were June A. Gordon and Elsie Antonia Frey.
Citation: 4

Citations

[S76] John McCornack, The Andrew McCornack Family of Knox County Illinois (: Sherwin/Dodge, Second Edition, 1984). Hereinafter cited as The Andrew McCornack Family.
[S23] Social Security Records, Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, (Washington D.C.: Social Security Administration, 1935-2014). Hereinafter cited as Social Security Death Index.
[S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1930 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1940 US Census.

William Tait

#4139, Deceased, (1802 - 1843)

Parents

Father	John Tait
Mother	'Unknown Given Name' (Unknown Surname) ( - Aft 1839)

Children with Mary Ann McDowell (1814 - 1900)

Son	John Tait+ (1834 - 1864)
Son	Dr. William F. Tait+ (1836 - 1905)
Son	Peter Gordon Tait (1838 - 1864)
Son	Houston P. Tait+ (1841 - 1919)

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Person Source
William Tait had person sources.
Citation: 1
1802
Birth
He was born in May 1802 in Minnigaff Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
Citations: 1,2
1802~0
Christening
He was christened on 13 May 1802 in Minnigaff Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
Citation: 2
1833~31
Marriage | Mary Ann McDowell
Mary Ann McDowell
Age ~19
Birth on 24 Jan 1814 | Creetown, Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +
Death: on 21 Jan 1900 | Victoria, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG
He and Mary Ann McDowell were married abt 1833 in Scotland, United KingdomG.
Citation: 1
183432
Birth of Child | John Tait
His son John Tait was born on 21 Jul 1834 in Minnigaff Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
183634
Birth of Child | Dr. William F. Tait
His son Dr. William F. Tait was born on 21 Jun 1836 in Scotland, United KingdomG.
183836
Birth of Child | Peter Gordon Tait
His son Peter Gordon Tait was born on 18 Aug 1838 in Scotland, United KingdomG.
1839~37
Immigration
He immigrated to AmericaG, in 1839.
Citation: 1
1839~37
Occupation
He was farmer in 1839 in Copley Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
Citation: 1
1839
Death of Parent | 'Unknown Given Name' (Unknown Surname)
His mother 'Unknown Given Name' (Unknown Surname) died aft 1839 in Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
184139
Birth of Child | Houston P. Tait
His son Houston P. Tait was born on 29 Jun 1841 in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
184340
Death
He died on 3 Jan 1843 at age 40 at Section 16G in Copley Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
Citation: 1
184340
Burial
He was buried in Jan 1843 in the Scotch Cemetery (John Knox Cemetery)G, in Victoria Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG +.
Find A Grave Memorial Link
Citation: 3
1900
Death of Spouse | Mary Ann McDowell
His wife Mary Ann McDowell died on 21 Jan 1900 in Victoria, Knox, Illinois, 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.
[S207] General Register Office for Scotland (GRO), Scotlands People Website, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, OPR Minnigaff Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire. Hereinafter cited as General Register Office.
[S828] FindAGrave.com, online website (www.findagrave.com : viewed online 2024), Memorial ID 5530274 for William Tait. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave, database and images.

John Tait

#4140, Deceased, (1834 - 1864)

Parents

Father	William Tait (1802 - 1843)
Mother	Mary Ann McDowell (1814 - 1900)

Children with Agnes Fraser Scott (1836 - 1904)

Son	John Tait (Abt 1858 - )
Son	Peter Tait (Abt 1859 - )
Son	William Alexander Tait (1860 - )
Son	Houston Gordon Tait+ (1862 - 1901)

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Person Source
John Tait had person sources.
Citation: 1
1834
Birth
He was born on 21 Jul 1834 in Minnigaff Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
Citation: 1
18340
Christening
He was christened on 21 Jul 1834 in Minnigaff Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
Citation: 2
18438
Death of Parent | William Tait
His father William Tait died on 3 Jan 1843 in Copley Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
185622
Marriage | Agnes Fraser Scott
Agnes Fraser Scott
Age 20
Birth on 7 Mar 1836 | Minnigaff Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +
Death: on 26 Feb 1904 | Galesburg, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG
He and Agnes Fraser Scott were married on 6 Nov 1856 in Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
Citation: 1
1858~24
Birth of Child | John Tait
His son John Tait was born abt 1858 in Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
1859~25
Birth of Child | Peter Tait
His son Peter Tait was born abt 1859 in Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
186026
Birth of Child | William Alexander Tait
His son William Alexander Tait was born on 10 Nov 1860 in Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
Biography
In 1862 John and his three brothers enlisted in Company G., 89th Illinois Volunteers, Col. Hotchkiss, commander. John was wounded on 27 May 1864 at New Hope Church and died 19 June 1864 at Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Citation: 1
186228
Birth of Child | Houston Gordon Tait
His son Houston Gordon Tait was born on 30 Nov 1862 in Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
186429
Death
He died on 19 Jun 1864 at age 29 in Chattanooga, Hamilton, Tennessee, United StatesG.
Citation: 1
1864~30
Burial
He was buried in 1864 in the Scotch Cemetery (John Knox Cemetery)G, in Victoria Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG +.
Find A Grave Memorial Link
Citation: 3
1900
Death of Parent | Mary Ann McDowell
His mother Mary Ann McDowell died on 21 Jan 1900 in Victoria, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
1904
Death of Spouse | Agnes Fraser Scott
His wife Agnes Fraser Scott died on 26 Feb 1904 in Galesburg, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.

Census and Residence Events

185016
Census1850 | Peter Gordon
John was enumerated as a household member of Peter Gordon on the 1850 US Census residing at Township 12 N 3 EG in Knox, Illinois, United StatesG. He was 16 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Dr. William F. Tait, Peter Gordon Tait, Houston P. Tait, James Gordon, Mary Elizabeth Gordon, Anna Livingston Gordon, and Mary Ann McDowell.
1850 US Census Knox Cty, IL
186025
Census1860
He was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1860 US Census in Victoria Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG +. He was 25 years old.
Also residing in the same household were John Tait, Peter Tait, and Agnes Fraser Scott.
Citation: 4

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 Minnigaff Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire. Hereinafter cited as General Register Office.
[S828] FindAGrave.com, online website (www.findagrave.com : viewed online 2024), Memorial ID 5530409 for John Tait I. 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.

Agnes Fraser Scott

#4141, Deceased, (1836 - 1904)

Parents

Father	William Gordon Scott (1807 - 1885)
Mother	Jane 'Jeanette' McDowell (1799 - 1871)

Children with John Tait (1834 - 1864)

Son	John Tait (Abt 1858 - )
Son	Peter Tait (Abt 1859 - )
Son	William Alexander Tait (1860 - )
Son	Houston Gordon Tait+ (1862 - 1901)

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Person Source
Agnes Fraser Scott had person sources.
Citation: 1
1836
Birth
She was born on 7 Mar 1836 in Minnigaff Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
185620
Marriage | John Tait
John Tait
Age 22
Birth on 21 Jul 1834 | Minnigaff Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +
Death: on 19 Jun 1864 | Chattanooga, Hamilton, Tennessee, United StatesG
John Tait and she were married on 6 Nov 1856 in Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
Citation: 1
1858~22
Birth of Child | John Tait
Her son John Tait was born abt 1858 in Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
1859~23
Birth of Child | Peter Tait
Her son Peter Tait was born abt 1859 in Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
186024
Birth of Child | William Alexander Tait
Her son William Alexander Tait was born on 10 Nov 1860 in Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
186226
Birth of Child | Houston Gordon Tait
Her son Houston Gordon Tait was born on 30 Nov 1862 in Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
186428
Death of Spouse | John Tait
Her husband John Tait died on 19 Jun 1864 in Chattanooga, Hamilton, Tennessee, United StatesG.
187134
Death of Parent | Jane 'Jeanette' McDowell
Her mother Jane 'Jeanette' McDowell died on 15 Feb 1871 in Copley Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
188549
Death of Parent | William Gordon Scott
Her father William Gordon Scott died on 7 Mar 1885 in Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
190164
Death of Child | Houston Gordon Tait
Her son Houston Gordon Tait died on 17 Jan 1901 in Wataga, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
190467
Death
She died on 26 Feb 1904 at age 67 in Galesburg, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
190467
Burial
She was buried in Feb 1904 in the Victoria CemeteryG in Victoria Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG +.

Census and Residence Events

186024
Census1860 | John Tait
Agnes was enumerated as a household member of John Tait on the 1860 US Census in Victoria Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG +. She was 24 years old.
Also residing in the same household were John Tait and Peter Tait.
Citation: 2
188044
Census1880
She was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1880 US Census in Copley Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG. She was 44 years old.
Also residing in the same household were William Alexander Tait and Houston Gordon Tait.
Citation: 3
190064
Census1900 | Houston Gordon Tait
Agnes was enumerated as the mother of Houston Gordon Tait on the 1900 US Census in Copley Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG. She was 64 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Agnes Tait, Jennie Mae Tait, Dwight Cook Tait, and Mary Ann Cook.
Citation: 4

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, 1880 US Census.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1900 US Census.

Dr. William F. Tait

#4142, Deceased, (1836 - 1905)

Parents

Father	William Tait (1802 - 1843)
Mother	Mary Ann McDowell (1814 - 1900)

Children with Rhonda A. Sperry (Abt 1848 - )

Daughter	Mary E. Tait (Abt 1871 - )
Daughter	Margaret S. Tait (Abt 1873 - )
Daughter	Cora L. Tait

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Person Source
Dr. William F. Tait had person sources.
Citation: 1
1836
Birth
He was born on 21 Jun 1836 in Scotland, United KingdomG.
Citation: 1
18436
Death of Parent | William Tait
His father William Tait died on 3 Jan 1843 in Copley Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
1870~34
Marriage | Rhonda A. Sperry
Rhonda A. Sperry
Age ~22
Birth abt 1848 | Oneida County, New York, United StatesG
He and Rhonda A. Sperry were married abt 1870.
Citation: 1
1871~35
Birth of Child | Mary E. Tait
His daughter Mary E. Tait was born abt 1871 in Ohio, United StatesG.
1873~37
Birth of Child | Margaret S. Tait
His daughter Margaret S. Tait was born abt 1873 in Illinois, United StatesG.
1886~50
Graduation
William graduated in 1886, age ~50, from Medical College of OhioG in Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio, United StatesG.
Citation: 2
189660
Marriage | Ardelle J. Copley
Ardelle J. Copley
Age 43
Birth in Jul 1853 | Illinois, United StatesG
He and Ardelle J. Copley were married on 25 Dec 1896 in Walnut, Pottawattamie, Iowa, United StatesG.
Citation: 1
Death of Spouse | Rhonda A. Sperry
His wife Rhonda A. Sperry died.
Biography
William attended Knox and Monmouth Colleges in Galesburg and medical school in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was a physicain and surgeon and was the Pension Examining Surgeon for Knox County.
Citation: 1
190063
Death of Parent | Mary Ann McDowell
His mother Mary Ann McDowell died on 21 Jan 1900 in Victoria, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
190569
Death
He died on 8 Nov 1905 at age 69 in Saint Louis, Saint Louis County, Missouri, United StatesG.
Citation: 2
Death of Spouse | Ardelle J. Copley
His wife Ardelle J. Copley died.

Census and Residence Events

185014
Census1850 | Peter Gordon
William was enumerated as a household member of Peter Gordon on the 1850 US Census residing at Township 12 N 3 EG in Knox, Illinois, United StatesG. He was 14 years old.
Also residing in the same household were John Tait, Peter Gordon Tait, Houston P. Tait, James Gordon, Mary Elizabeth Gordon, Anna Livingston Gordon, and Mary Ann McDowell.
1850 US Census Knox Cty, IL
186023
Census1860 | Peter Gordon
William was enumerated as a household member of Peter Gordon on the 1860 US Census in Victoria Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG +. He was 23 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Peter Gordon Tait, Mary Elizabeth Gordon, Anna Livingston Gordon, Houston P. Tait, Alexander Heron Gordon, Albinus Nance Gordon, Jennett Amy 'Nettie' Gordon, James Gordon, and Mary Ann McDowell.
188043
Census1880
He was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1880 US Census in Galesburg, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG. He was 43 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Mary E. Tait, Margaret S. Tait, and Rhonda A. Sperry.
Citation: 3
190063
Census1900
He was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1900 US Census in Galesburg, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG. He was 63 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Mary E. Tait and Ardelle J. Copley.
Citation: 4

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, Directory of Deceased American Physicians, 1804-1929. 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.

Rhonda A. Sperry

#4143, Deceased, (Abt 1848 - )

Children with Dr. William F. Tait (1836 - 1905)

Daughter	Mary E. Tait (Abt 1871 - )
Daughter	Margaret S. Tait (Abt 1873 - )
Daughter	Cora L. Tait

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1848
Birth
Rhonda A. Sperry was born abt 1848 in Oneida County, New York, United StatesG.
1870
Marriage | Dr. William F. Tait
Dr. William F. Tait
Age ~34
Birth on 21 Jun 1836 | Scotland, United KingdomG
Death: on 8 Nov 1905 | Saint Louis, Saint Louis County, Missouri, United StatesG
Dr. William F. Tait and she were married abt 1870.
Citation: 1
1871
Birth of Child | Mary E. Tait
Her daughter Mary E. Tait was born abt 1871 in Ohio, United StatesG.
1873
Birth of Child | Margaret S. Tait
Her daughter Margaret S. Tait was born abt 1873 in Illinois, United StatesG.
Death
She died.
1905
Death of Spouse | Dr. William F. Tait
Her husband Dr. William F. Tait died on 8 Nov 1905 in Saint Louis, Saint Louis County, Missouri, United StatesG.

Census and Residence Events

1880
Census1880 | Dr. William F. Tait
Rhonda was enumerated as the wife of Dr. William F. Tait on the 1880 US Census in Galesburg, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG. She was ~32 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Mary E. Tait and Margaret S. Tait.
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.

Ardelle J. Copley

#4144, Deceased, (1853 - )

Parents

Father	Isaac Copley (1817 - 1905)
Mother	Elizabeth Rood (1820 - 1889)

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1853
Birth
Ardelle J. Copley was born in Jul 1853 in Illinois, United StatesG.
1880
Occupation
She was school teacher in 1880 in Layton, Pottawattamie, Iowa, United StatesG.
Citation: 1
1889
Death of Parent | Elizabeth Rood
Her mother Elizabeth Rood died on 3 Oct 1889 in Walnut, Pottawattamie, Iowa, United StatesG.
1896
Marriage | Dr. William F. Tait
Dr. William F. Tait
Age 60
Birth on 21 Jun 1836 | Scotland, United KingdomG
Death: on 8 Nov 1905 | Saint Louis, Saint Louis County, Missouri, United StatesG
Dr. William F. Tait and she were married on 25 Dec 1896 in Walnut, Pottawattamie, Iowa, United StatesG.
Citation: 2
1905
Death of Spouse | Dr. William F. Tait
Her husband Dr. William F. Tait died on 8 Nov 1905 in Saint Louis, Saint Louis County, Missouri, United StatesG.
1905
Death of Parent | Isaac Copley
Her father Isaac Copley died on 23 Nov 1905 in Walnut, Pottawattamie, Iowa, United StatesG.
Death
She died.

Census and Residence Events

1870
Census1870 | Isaac Copley
Ardelle was enumerated as a household member of Isaac Copley on the 1870 US Census in Walnut Grove Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG +. She was 17 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Elizabeth Rood.
Citation: 3
1880
Census1880 | William W. Copley
Ardelle was enumerated as the sister of William W. Copley on the 1880 US Census in Layton, Pottawattamie, Iowa, United StatesG. She was 26 years old.

Citation: 1
1900
Census1900 | Dr. William F. Tait
Ardelle was enumerated as the wife of Dr. William F. Tait on the 1900 US Census in Galesburg, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG. She was 46 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Mary E. Tait.
Citation: 4

Citations

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

Peter Gordon Tait

#4145, Deceased, (1838 - 1864)

Parents

Father	William Tait (1802 - 1843)
Mother	Mary Ann McDowell (1814 - 1900)

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Person Source
Peter Gordon Tait had person sources.
Citation: 1
1838
Birth
He was born on 18 Aug 1838 in Scotland, United KingdomG.
Citation: 1
18434
Death of Parent | William Tait
His father William Tait died on 3 Jan 1843 in Copley Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
186426
Death
He died on 16 Dec 1864 at age 26 in Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, United StatesG.
Citation: 1
186426
Cause of Death
He died of war injuries suffered during the Civil War.
Citation: 1
186426
Note
Peter, like his brother John, was a member of Company G. 89th Illinois Volunteers and they fought in the Civil War. He was killed in the battle of Nashville, then holding the rank of Lieutenant.
186426
Burial
He was buried in Dec 1864 in the Scotch Cemetery (John Knox Cemetery)G, in Victoria Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG +.
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Citation: 2
1900
Death of Parent | Mary Ann McDowell
His mother Mary Ann McDowell died on 21 Jan 1900 in Victoria, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.

Census and Residence Events

185012
Census1850 | Peter Gordon
Peter was enumerated as a household member of Peter Gordon on the 1850 US Census residing at Township 12 N 3 EG in Knox, Illinois, United StatesG. He was 12 years old.
Also residing in the same household were John Tait, Dr. William F. Tait, Houston P. Tait, James Gordon, Mary Elizabeth Gordon, Anna Livingston Gordon, and Mary Ann McDowell.
1850 US Census Knox Cty, IL
186021
Census1860 | Peter Gordon
Peter was enumerated as a household member of Peter Gordon on the 1860 US Census in Victoria Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG +. He was 21 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Dr. William F. Tait, Mary Elizabeth Gordon, Anna Livingston Gordon, Houston P. Tait, Alexander Heron Gordon, Albinus Nance Gordon, Jennett Amy 'Nettie' Gordon, James Gordon, and Mary Ann McDowell.

Citations

[S76] John McCornack, The Andrew McCornack Family of Knox County Illinois (: Sherwin/Dodge, Second Edition, 1984). Hereinafter cited as The Andrew McCornack Family.
[S828] FindAGrave.com, online website (www.findagrave.com : viewed online 2024), Memorial ID 5530414 for Lieut Peter Gordon Tait. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave, database and images.

Houston P. Tait

#4146, Deceased, (1841 - 1919)

Parents

Father	William Tait (1802 - 1843)
Mother	Mary Ann McDowell (1814 - 1900)

Child with Mary E. Levalley (1846 - 1933)

Daughter

Annie J. Tait+ (1877 - 1939)

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Houston P. Tait had person sources.
Citation: 1
1841
Birth
He was born on 29 Jun 1841 in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
Citation: 1
18410
Christening
He was christened on 24 Aug 1841 at Kirkmabreck Parish ChurchG, in Creetown, Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
Citation: 1
18431
Death of Parent | William Tait
His father William Tait died on 3 Jan 1843 in Copley Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
186725
Marriage | Mary E. Levalley
Mary E. Levalley
Age 20
Birth on 20 Dec 1846 | Knox, Illinois, United StatesG
Death: on 19 May 1933 | New Virginia, Warren, Iowa, United StatesG
He and Mary E. Levalley were married on 14 Mar 1867 in Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
Biography
1886 Portrait & Biographical Album of Knox Co., IL

HOUSTON P. TAIT, farmer, was born in Knox County, June 29, 1841, and is the son of William and Mary A. (McDowell) Tait. They are natives of Scotland, and came to America in 1839, settling on section 16, of Copley Township, where he purchased a farm. There they lived until his death, which took place in 1842, and to them were born four children, all sons—John, William F., Peter G., and Houston P. All served as soldiers in the Civil War. John and Peter G. were killed in the army. John was mortally wounded at the battle of New Hope Church, May 27, 1864, and died from his injuries the 19^th of June of the same year. Peter G. was killed the second day of the battle of Nashville, on the 16^th day of December 1864. They were brought home and buried side by side in the cemetery on section 14 of Copley Township, and every year their graves are strewn with the flowers of loving remembrance. “Rest in peace, O gallant dead.”

Mr. Tait, of this writing, grew up on a farm, working and attending the district school and also a select school at Victoria, until he was 21 years of age. He then, Aug. 6, 1862, enlisted and served until July 16, 1865. He fought at the battle of Stone River, was in the general field hospital at Murfreesboro for four months. He was then exchanged to Louisville and was retained in the Veteran Reserve Corps, receiving an honorable discharge at the close of the war. After it closed he returned to Illinois, and in 1867 purchased a farm on section 10, of Copley Township. It included 80 acres, and here he lived until 1882, when he sold out and purchased his present home, consisting of 100 acres.

He was married in 1867 to Miss Mary E. Levalley, a native of Knox County, who was born Dec. 20, 1846. Her parents were Christopher H. and Harriet (Gaines) Levalley, natives of New York. Annie J. is the only child of Mr. and Mrs. Tait. He is a Republican in politics and holds many offices in the neighborhood. With his wife, he belongs to the Presbyterian Church.
187735
Birth of Child | Annie J. Tait
His daughter Annie J. Tait was born in Apr 1877 in Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
190058
Death of Parent | Mary Ann McDowell
His mother Mary Ann McDowell died on 21 Jan 1900 in Victoria, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
191977
Death
He died on 24 Mar 1919 at age 77 in Virginia, Warren, Iowa, United StatesG.
Citation: 2
191977
Burial
He was buried in Mar 1919 in the New Virginia CemeteryG in New Virginia, Warren, Iowa, United StatesG.
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Citation: 2
1933
Death of Spouse | Mary E. Levalley
His wife Mary E. Levalley died on 19 May 1933 in New Virginia, Warren, Iowa, United StatesG.

Census and Residence Events

18509
Census1850 | Peter Gordon
Houston was enumerated as a household member of Peter Gordon on the 1850 US Census residing at Township 12 N 3 EG in Knox, Illinois, United StatesG. He was 9 years old.
Also residing in the same household were John Tait, Dr. William F. Tait, Peter Gordon Tait, James Gordon, Mary Elizabeth Gordon, Anna Livingston Gordon, and Mary Ann McDowell.
1850 US Census Knox Cty, IL
186018
Census1860 | Peter Gordon
Houston was enumerated as a household member of Peter Gordon on the 1860 US Census in Victoria Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG +. He was 18 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Dr. William F. Tait, Peter Gordon Tait, Mary Elizabeth Gordon, Anna Livingston Gordon, Alexander Heron Gordon, Albinus Nance Gordon, Jennett Amy 'Nettie' Gordon, James Gordon, and Mary Ann McDowell.
188038
Census1880
He was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1880 US Census in Copley Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG. He was 38 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Annie J. Tait and Mary E. Levalley.
Citation: 3
190058
Census1900
He was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1900 US Census in Copley Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG. He was 58 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Annie J. Tait, Lester Robbins Olmsted, and Mary E. Levalley.
Citation: 4
191068
Census1910
He was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1910 US Census in Virginia, Warren, Iowa, United StatesG. He was 68 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Lester Robbins Olmsted, Annie J. Tait, Donald Tait Olmsted, Ralph Lester Olmsted, and Mary E. Levalley.
Citation: 5

Citations

[S76] John McCornack, The Andrew McCornack Family of Knox County Illinois (: Sherwin/Dodge, Second Edition, 1984). Hereinafter cited as The Andrew McCornack Family.
[S828] FindAGrave.com, online website (www.findagrave.com : viewed online 2024), Memorial ID 17588231 for Houston P Tait. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave, database and images.
[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, 1900 US Census.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1910 US Census.

Mary E. Levalley

#4147, Deceased, (1846 - 1933)

Parents

Father	Christopher Henry LeValley (1815 - 1895)
Mother	Harriet Gaines (Abt 1820 - )

Child with Houston P. Tait (1841 - 1919)

Foster Daughter

Annie J. Tait+ (1877 - 1939)

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Person Source
Mary E. Levalley had person sources.
Citation: 1
1846
Birth
She was born on 20 Dec 1846 in Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
186720
Marriage | Houston P. Tait
Houston P. Tait
Age 25
Birth on 29 Jun 1841 | Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +
Death: on 24 Mar 1919 | Virginia, Warren, Iowa, United StatesG
Houston P. Tait and she were married on 14 Mar 1867 in Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
187730
Birth of Child | Annie J. Tait
Her daughter Annie J. Tait was born in Apr 1877 in Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
189548
Death of Parent | Christopher Henry LeValley
Her father Christopher Henry LeValley died on 7 Jan 1895 in Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
191972
Death of Spouse | Houston P. Tait
Her husband Houston P. Tait died on 24 Mar 1919 in Virginia, Warren, Iowa, United StatesG.
193386
Death
She died on 19 May 1933 at age 86 in New Virginia, Warren, Iowa, United StatesG.
Citation: 2
193386
Burial
She was buried in May 1933 in the New Virginia CemeteryG in New Virginia, Warren, Iowa, United StatesG.
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Citation: 2

Census and Residence Events

188033
Census1880 | Houston P. Tait
Mary was enumerated as the wife of Houston P. Tait on the 1880 US Census in Copley Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG. She was 33 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Annie J. Tait.
Citation: 3
190053
Census1900 | Houston P. Tait
Mary was enumerated as the wife of Houston P. Tait on the 1900 US Census in Copley Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG. She was 53 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Annie J. Tait and Lester Robbins Olmsted.
Citation: 4
191063
Census1910 | Houston P. Tait
Mary was enumerated as the wife of Houston P. Tait on the 1910 US Census in Virginia, Warren, Iowa, United StatesG. She was 63 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Lester Robbins Olmsted, Annie J. Tait, Donald Tait Olmsted, and Ralph Lester Olmsted.
Citation: 5
192073
Census1920 | Lester Robbins Olmsted
Mary was enumerated as the mother-in-law of Lester Robbins Olmsted on the 1920 US Census in Virginia, Warren, Iowa, United StatesG. She was 73 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Donald Tait Olmsted, Ralph Lester Olmsted, and Annie J. Tait.
Citation: 6
193083
Census1930 | Lester Robbins Olmsted
Mary was enumerated as the mother-in-law of Lester Robbins Olmsted on the 1930 US Census in Virginia, Warren, Iowa, United StatesG. She was 83 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Ralph Lester Olmsted, Thelma Anna Freeman, and Annie J. Tait.
Citation: 7

Citations

[S76] John McCornack, The Andrew McCornack Family of Knox County Illinois (: Sherwin/Dodge, Second Edition, 1984). Hereinafter cited as The Andrew McCornack Family.
[S828] FindAGrave.com, online website (www.findagrave.com : viewed online 2024), Memorial ID 17588256 for Mary E (nee Levalley) Tait. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave, database and images.
[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, 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.

Christopher Henry LeValley

#4148, Deceased, (1815 - 1895)

Child with Harriet Gaines (Abt 1820 - )

Daughter

Mary E. Levalley+ (1846 - 1933)

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1815
Birth
Christopher Henry LeValley was born on 7 May 1815 in New York, United StatesG.
1836~21
Marriage | Harriet Gaines
Harriet Gaines
Age ~16
Birth abt 1820 | New York, United StatesG
He and Harriet Gaines were married abt 1836 in New York, United StatesG.
184631
Birth of Child | Mary E. Levalley
His daughter Mary E. Levalley was born on 20 Dec 1846 in Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
1895~80
Burial
He was buried in 1895 in the in Victoria Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG +.
189579
Death
He died on 7 Jan 1895 at age 79 in Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.

Harriet Gaines

#4149, Deceased, (Abt 1820 - )

Child with Christopher Henry LeValley (1815 - 1895)

Daughter

Mary E. Levalley+ (1846 - 1933)

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1820
Birth
Harriet Gaines was born abt 1820 in New York, United StatesG.
1836~16
Marriage | Christopher Henry LeValley
Christopher Henry LeValley
Age ~21
Birth on 7 May 1815 | New York, United StatesG
Death: on 7 Jan 1895 | Knox, Illinois, United StatesG
Christopher Henry LeValley and she were married abt 1836 in New York, United StatesG.
1846~26
Birth of Child | Mary E. Levalley
Her daughter Mary E. Levalley was born on 20 Dec 1846 in Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
1895~75
Death of Spouse | Christopher Henry LeValley
Her husband Christopher Henry LeValley died on 7 Jan 1895 in Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.

John Tait

#4150, Deceased

Children with 'Unknown Given Name' (Unknown Surname) ( - Aft 1839)

Daughter	Marion Tait+ (1795 - 1863)
Son	Peter Tait (1797 - )
Daughter	Jennett Tait+ (1801 - 1881)
Son	William Tait+ (1802 - 1843)

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Birth
John Tait was born in Scotland, United KingdomG.
1795
Marriage | 'Unknown Given Name' (Unknown Surname)
'Unknown Given Name' (Unknown Surname)
Birth | Scotland, United KingdomG
Death: aft 1839 | Knox, Illinois, United StatesG
He and 'Unknown Given Name' (Unknown Surname) were married abt 1795 in Scotland, United KingdomG.
1795
Birth of Child | Marion Tait
His daughter Marion Tait was born in 1795 in Minnigaff Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
1797
Birth of Child | Peter Tait
His son Peter Tait was born in 1797 in Minnigaff Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
1801
Birth of Child | Jennett Tait
His daughter Jennett Tait was born on 7 Feb 1801 in Minnigaff Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
1802
Birth of Child | William Tait
His son William Tait was born in May 1802 in Minnigaff Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
Death
He died in Scotland, United KingdomG.
1839
Death of Spouse | 'Unknown Given Name' (Unknown Surname)
His wife 'Unknown Given Name' (Unknown Surname) died aft 1839 in Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.