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Ellen Gordon 1842–1909 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1842

Birth Location: Ireland

Death Date: 29 Oct 1909

Death Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Father: John Deering

Mother: Margaret Donohoe

Spouse(s): James Gordon

Children(s): Henry Gordon, Michael Gordon, Ellen Canovan, John Sr., Maggie Gordon, James Gordon, Julia Cantwell, Mary Gordan, Mary Gordon

Ellen Gordon was born in 1842 in Ireland, the child of John Deering And Margaret Donohoe. In 1880, Ellen Gordon resided in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United S. Ellen Gordon married James Gordon, and had children including Ellen Theresa Canovan, Henry Gordon, James Michael Gordon, John H Gordon Sr, Julia A Cantwell, Maggie Gordon, Mary Elizabeth Lizzie Gordan, Mary Gordon, Michael Gordon. Ellen Gordon passed away in 1909 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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Biography

  • Ellen Gordon was born in 1842 in Ireland, the child of John Deering And Margaret Donohoe.
  • In 1880, Ellen Gordon resided in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United S.
  • Ellen Gordon married James Gordon, and had children including Ellen Theresa Canovan, Henry Gordon, James Michael Gordon, John H Gordon Sr, Julia A Cantwell, Maggie Gordon, Mary Elizabeth Lizzie Gordan, Mary Gordon, Michael Gordon.
  • Ellen Gordon passed away in 1909 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Deering
1825–1880
Birth Location: Ireland
JD
Margaret Donohoe
1826–1894
Birth Location: Ireland
MD

Spouses(s)

James Gordon
1834–1888
Birth Location: County, Mayo, Ireland
JG

Children(s)

Henry Gordon
1875–1932
Birth Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
HG
Michael Gordon
1880–1951
Birth Location: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
MG
Ellen Canovan
1869–1944
Birth Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
EC
John Sr.
1863–1923
Birth Location: Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA
JS
Maggie Gordon
1867–1930
Birth Location: Philadelphia, PA
MG
James Gordon
1867–1922
Birth Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
JG
Julia Cantwell
1883–1908
Birth Location: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
JC
Mary Gordan
1877–1937
Birth Location: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
MG
Mary Gordon
1872–1875
Birth Location: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
MG

Ellen Gordon's Ancestors

Self
Ellen Gordon
1842–1909
Birth Place: Ireland
Parents
John Deering
1825–1880
Ireland
Margaret Donohoe
1826–1894
Ireland
Grandparents
Margaret (Deering) Donovan
1803–1840
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Ellen Gordon's Descendants

1.
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Ellen Gordon (1842–29 Oct 1909) m. James Gordon (abt 1834–9 Jun 1888)
  1. 1. Henry Gordon 1875–1932 m. Isabella (Victoria) McAnany 1875–1959
    1. 1. Edmund Gordon 1918–1980 m. Alvina Krause 1921–2005
      1. 1. William (Heston Glenn) Jr 1941–1990
      2. 2. Eileen (Ann) Gordon 1944–2023 m. Albert (Joseph) Smith 1939–2024
    2. 2. Michael (Francis) Gordon 1912–1974 m. Anna (M O) Keefe 1912–2001
      1. 1. Fr. (Michael Gerald "Jerry") Gordon 1941–2017
      2. 2. John Gordon 1949–2024
    3. 3. Rose (Mary) Gordon 1913–1985 m. John (William Yaecker) Sr 1914–1984
      1. 1. Rosemary (Elizabeth) Yaecker 1939–2020
      2. 2. Barbara (Jean) Yaecker 1942–2019
    4. 4. Henry (D) Gordon 1909–1968 m. Esther Gordon 1912–1983
      1. 1. Donald (Dennis) Gordon 1937–2015
    5. 5. James (Joseph) Gordon 1910–1979 m. Marguite (A) Plumley 1907–1944 m. Marguerite (Ann) Plumley 1914–1995
      1. 1. Maria Gordon 1935–2020
      2. 2. Julia (A.) Smull 1939–1998 m. Lester Smull 1935–2000
      3. 3. Dennis Gordon –2025
      4. 4. Monica Gordon 1948–2020
    6. 6. Julia (Teresa) Gordon 1915–2001 m. William (Joseph) Murphy 1913–1999
  2. 2. Michael Gordon 1880–1951
  3. 3. Ellen (Theresa) Canovan 1869–1944 m. Lewis Canavan 1866–1927
    1. 1. Aurthur Canavan 1889–
    2. 2. Helena Canavan 1890–
    3. 3. Sarah Canavan 1895–
    4. 4. Lewis Canavan 1897–
  4. 4. John (H Gordon) Sr. 1863–1923 m. Sarah (Ann) Canavan 1860–1930
    1. 1. Sarah (Regina) Gordon 1900–1996
    2. 2. James (Edward) Gordon 1902–1977 m. Louise (T.) Gordon 1915–1996
    3. 3. Veronica (Elizabeth) Gordon 1905–2000
    4. 4. James Gordon 1888–1890
    5. 5. John (Joseph) Gordon 1892–1962
    6. 6. Helen (Veronica) Gordon 1897–1992
    7. 7. Arthur (E.) Gordon 1894–1970
    8. 8. Marie (J.) Gordon 1890–1972 m. Charles (Joseph) LMcIlvain 1892–1931
      1. 1. John (Joseph Charles) McIlvain 1927–1972
  5. 5. Maggie Gordon 1867–1930 m. Edward (W) Dougherty 1862–1930
  6. 6. James (Michael) Gordon 1867–1922 m. Mary (Agnes) McEntee 1866–1942
    1. 1. Julia (M) Gordon 1898–1913
    2. 2. Joseph (Francis) Gordon 1907–1955
  7. 7. Julia (A) Cantwell 1883–1908 m. Patrick (Edward) Cantwell 1872–
  8. 8. Mary (Elizabeth (Lizzie)) Gordan 1877–1937 m. Oscar (Frederick) Frazer 1875–1949
    1. 1. Frederick (F) Frazer 1911–1960
    2. 2. Retta (Hyer) Frazer 1926–
    3. 3. Helen ((Cantwell)) Frazer 1906–
  9. 9. Mary Gordon 1872–1875

Ellen Gordon's Timeline

7 Records

1842
1842
Birth of Ellen Gordon in Ireland
Ireland
1880
1880
Age 38
Ellen Gordon resided here in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
1887
1887
Age 45
Ellen Gordon resided here in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1891
1891
Age 49
Ellen Gordon resided here in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1900
1900
Age 58
Ellen Gordon resided here in Philadelphia Ward 18, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia Ward 18, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1909
29 Oct 1909
Age 67
Burial of Ellen Gordon in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1917
9-25-1917
Age 75
Death of Ellen Gordon in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1842
    Event Place: Ireland
    Record Source:
    [1] Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates Index
    [2] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1944
    [3] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1944, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Certificate Number Range: 101201-104500
    [4] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1944, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Certificate Number Range: 073501-076500
    [5] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964
    [6] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1944, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Certificate Number Range: 030501-033500
    [7] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1177; Family History Film: 1255177; Page: 291C; Enumeration District: 348; Image: 0752
    [8] 1900 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1900; Census Place: Philadelphia Ward 18, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1460; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0360; FHL microfilm: 1241460
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1864
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1900; Census Place: Philadelphia Ward 18, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1460; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0360; FHL microfilm: 1241460

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1177; Family History Film: 1255177; Page: 291C; Enumeration District: 348; Image: 0752

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1887
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Philadelphia Ward 18, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1900; Census Place: Philadelphia Ward 18, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1460; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0360; FHL microfilm: 1241460

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates Index

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9-25-1917
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates Index
    [2] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1944
    [3] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1944, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Certificate Number Range: 101201-104500
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 29 Oct 1909
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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