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James Gordon 1834–1888 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1834

Birth Location: County, Mayo, Ireland

Death Date: 9 Jun 1888

Death Location: New Cathedral Cemetery, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: Patrick Gordon

Mother: Margaret Gordon

Spouse(s): Ellen Gordon

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

James Gordon was born in 1834 in County, Mayo, Ireland, the child of Patrick Gordon And Margaret Gordon. James Gordon married Ellen 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. James Gordon passed away in 1888 in New Cathedral Cemetery, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Biography

  • James Gordon was born in 1834 in County, Mayo, Ireland, the child of Patrick Gordon And Margaret Gordon.
  • James Gordon married Ellen 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.
  • James Gordon passed away in 1888 in New Cathedral Cemetery, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Patrick Gordon
1800–1859
Birth Location: Ireland
PG
Margaret Gordon
1787–
Birth Location: Ireland
MG

Spouses(s)

Ellen Gordon
1842–1909
Birth Location: Ireland
EG

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

James Gordon's Ancestors

Self
James Gordon
1834–1888
Birth Place: County, Mayo, Ireland
Parents
Patrick Gordon
1800–1859
Ireland
Margaret Gordon
1787–
Ireland
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Gordon's Descendants

1.
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James Gordon (abt 1834–9 Jun 1888) m. Ellen Gordon (1842–29 Oct 1909)
  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

James Gordon's Timeline

8 Records

1834
abt 1834
Birth of James Gordon
None
1836
abt 1836
Age 2
Birth of James Gordon in County, Mayo, Ireland
County, Mayo, Ireland
1865
1865
Age 31
James Gordon resided here in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1880
1880
Age 46
James Gordon resided here in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
1888
Abt 1888
Age 54
James Gordon resided here in Philadelphia
Philadelphia
1888
6 Jun 1888
Age 54
Death of James Gordon in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1888
9 Jun 1888
Age 54
Burial of James Gordon in New Cathedral Cemetery, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
New Cathedral Cemetery, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1888
3 Jun 1888
Age 54
James Gordon - Probate in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1836
    Event Place: County, Mayo, Ireland
    Record Source:
    [1] Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates Index
    [2] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1944, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Certificate Number Range: 073501-076500
    [3] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964
    [4] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1944, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Certificate Number Range: 030501-033500
    [5] 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
    [6] Passenger List, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Series Title: Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Record Group Title: Records of the United States Customs Service, 1745-1997; Record Group Number: 36; Series: M425
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] Ireland, Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1834
    Record Source: Passenger List, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Series Title: Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Record Group Title: Records of the United States Customs Service, 1745-1997; Record Group Number: 36; Series: M425

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 24 May 1854
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Passenger List, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Series Title: Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Record Group Title: Records of the United States Customs Service, 1745-1997; Record Group Number: 36; Series: M425

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1865
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 5
    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 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1888
    Event Place: Philadelphia
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, Pennsylvania Probate Record; Probate Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Londonderry, Ireland
    Record Source: Passenger List, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Series Title: Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Record Group Title: Records of the United States Customs Service, 1745-1997; Record Group Number: 36; Series: M425

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 Jun 1888
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania and New Jersey, U.S., Church and Town Records, 1669-2013, Historical Society of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Collection Name: Historic Pennsylvania Church and Town Records
    [2] Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates Index
    [3] Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, Pennsylvania Probate Record; Probate Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 9 Jun 1888
    Event Place: New Cathedral Cemetery, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania and New Jersey, U.S., Church and Town Records, 1669-2013, Historical Society of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Collection Name: Historic Pennsylvania Church and Town Records
    [2] Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates Index
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 3 Jun 1888
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, Pennsylvania Probate Record; Probate Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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