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John Gordon 1740–1782 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1740

Birth Location: Essex, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 19 AUG 1782

Death Location: Battle of Blue Licks, Blue, Nicholas, Kentucky, United States

Father: John Gordon

Mother: Barbara Cullom

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Grayson, Elizabeth Grayson

Children(s): Nancy Gordon, Mary Gordon, Elizabeth GORDON, Ambrose Gordon, James Gordon, John Gordon, William Gordon, Janetta Gordon, Elizabeth Gordon, Israel Davis

The story of John Gordon began in 1740 in Essex, Virginia, USA. John Gordon married Elizabeth Grayson, and had children including Ambrose Gordon, Elizabeth Gordon, Israel Davis, James Gordon, Janetta Gordon, John Gordon, Mary Gordon, Nancy Gordon, William Gordon. John Gordon passed away in 1782 in Battle of Blue Licks, Blue, Nicholas, Kentucky, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of John Gordon began in 1740 in Essex, Virginia, USA.
  • John Gordon married Elizabeth Grayson, and had children including Ambrose Gordon, Elizabeth Gordon, Israel Davis, James Gordon, Janetta Gordon, John Gordon, Mary Gordon, Nancy Gordon, William Gordon.
  • John Gordon passed away in 1782 in Battle of Blue Licks, Blue, Nicholas, Kentucky, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Gordon
1735–
Birth Location: –
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Barbara Cullom
1736–
Birth Location: , Essex, Virginia, USA
BC

Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Grayson
1740–1797
Birth Location: Culpepper, VA
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Elizabeth Grayson
1750–1830
Birth Location: Culpeper, Virginia
EG

Children(s)

Nancy Gordon
1770–1821
Birth Location: Bedford, Bedford, Virginia, United States
NG
Mary Gordon
1767–1812
Birth Location: Bedford, Bedford, Virginia, United States
MG
Elizabeth GORDON
1769–1845
Birth Location: Virginia, United States
EG
Ambrose Gordon
1771–1799
Birth Location: Bedford, Bedford, Virginia, United States
AG
James Gordon
1773–1824
Birth Location: Bedford, Bedford, Virginia, United States
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John Gordon
1774–1824
Birth Location: Bedford, Bedford, Virginia, United States
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William Gordon
1779–1850
Birth Location: Harrodsburg, Mercer, Kentucky, United States
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Janetta Gordon
1780–
Birth Location: Bedford, Bedford, Virginia, United States
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Elizabeth Gordon
1782–1816
Birth Location: Bedford, Bedford, Virginia, United States
EG
Israel Davis
1789–1812
Birth Location: Kentucky, United States
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John Gordon's Ancestors

Self
John Gordon
1740–1782
Birth Place: Essex, Virginia, USA
Parents
John Gordon
1735–
Barbara Cullom
1736–
, Essex, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

John Gordon's Descendants

1.
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John Gordon (1740–19 AUG 1782) m. Elizabeth Grayson (1740–1797) m. Elizabeth Grayson (1750–1830)
  1. 1. Nancy Gordon 1770–1821 m. Abner Martin 1765–1833
    1. 1. Gallatin Martin 1809–1882 m. Chirstina Strickler 1835–1875 m. Christina (Strickler) Martin 1813–1887
      1. 1. Abner Martin 1836–1914
      2. 2. Jacob (Wesley) Martin 1839–1863
      3. 3. Barbara (Ann) Martin 1840–1863
      4. 4. Thomas Martin 1844–
      5. 5. Nancy (Jane) Martin 1846–1924
      6. 6. Mary (Polly) MARTIN 1849–1933
      7. 7. Tempa (C) Martin 1852–1933
      8. 8. John (Wiley) Martin 1853–1899
      9. 9. samantha martin 1855–1889
      10. 10. Elizabath Davison 1836–1920
        1. 1. Elizabeth (Ann) Davidson 1863–1945
        2. 2. William Davisson 1859–1934
        3. 3. Levina Davidson 1856–1897 m. W. (H. T.) Singleton 1855– m. William (Henry Terrell) Singleton 1854–1899
    2. 2. Baker Martin 1791–1838
    3. 3. John (Thomas) MARTIN 1792–1884
    4. 4. Julia (Ann) MARTIN 1794–
    5. 5. Male Martin 1796–1796
    6. 6. Larkin Martin 1802–1860
    7. 7. Abner Martin 1807–1857
    8. 8. Juliann Martin 1808–
    9. 9. George (Washington) MARTIN 1812–1897
    10. 10. Thomas Martin 1813–1864
  2. 2. Mary Gordon 1767–1812
  3. 3. Elizabeth GORDON 1769–1845
  4. 4. Ambrose Gordon 1771–1799
  5. 5. James Gordon 1773–1824
  6. 6. John Gordon 1774–1824
  7. 7. William Gordon 1779–1850
  8. 8. Janetta Gordon 1780–
  9. 9. Elizabeth Gordon 1782–1816
  10. 10. Israel Davis 1789–1812

John Gordon's Timeline

2 Records

1740
1740
Birth of John Gordon in Essex, Virginia, USA
Essex, Virginia, USA
1782
19 AUG 1782
Age 42
Death of John Gordon in Battle of Blue Licks, Blue, Nicholas, Kentucky, United States
Battle of Blue Licks, Blue, Nicholas, Kentucky, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1740
    Event Place: Essex, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [3] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [4] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [5] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
    [6] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 8260.002; Source type: Pedigree chart; Number of Pages: 4; Submitter Code: .

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: United States
    Record Source: U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 AUG 1782
    Event Place: Battle of Blue Licks, Blue, Nicholas, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [3] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [4] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
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