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Prudence Gordon 1744–1840 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1744

Birth Location: Shady Grove, Antrim, Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: 1840

Death Location: Columbiana County, Ohio, USA

Father: George Gordon

Mother: Mary Forbes

Spouse(s): James Mathews

Children(s): Ruth Mathews, Alexander Mathews, Joseph Mathews, John Mathews, Rachel Mathews, Prudence Mathews, Michael Mathews

In 1744, Prudence Gordon entered the world in Shady Grove, Antrim, Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA, born to George William Gordon And Mary Elizabeth Forbes. In 1775, Prudence Gordon resided in Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA. Prudence Gordon married James Mathews, and had children including Alexander Mathews, John Mathews, Joseph Mathews, Michael Mathews, Prudence Mathews, Rachel Mary Mathews, Ruth Gordon Mathews. Prudence Gordon passed away in 1840 in Columbiana County, Ohio, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1744, Prudence Gordon entered the world in Shady Grove, Antrim, Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA, born to George William Gordon And Mary Elizabeth Forbes.
  • In 1775, Prudence Gordon resided in Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Prudence Gordon married James Mathews, and had children including Alexander Mathews, John Mathews, Joseph Mathews, Michael Mathews, Prudence Mathews, Rachel Mary Mathews, Ruth Gordon Mathews.
  • Prudence Gordon passed away in 1840 in Columbiana County, Ohio, USA.

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Spouses(s)

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Prudence Gordon's Ancestors

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Prudence Gordon
1744–1840
Birth Place: Shady Grove, Antrim, Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
George William Gordon
1698–1759
Brechin, Angus, Scotland
Mary (Elizabeth) Forbes
1712–1762
Ireland
Grandparents
Richard (Francis) Forbes
1683–1748
Ireland
Sarah Haggertie
1681–1773
Cork, Cork, Ireland
Great-Grandparents
Patrick Forbes
1660–1725
Margaret Kilrauk
1666–
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Prudence Gordon's Descendants

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Prudence Gordon (1744–1840) m. James Mathews (1750–1845)
  1. 1. Ruth (Gordon) Mathews 1776–1857 m. Alexander Clark 1771–1839
    1. 1. Alanson Clark 1799–1876 m. Elizabeth Armstrong 1799–1870
      1. 1. John (William) Clark 1829–1886 m. Louisa (J) Cunningham 1824–1860 m. Malitia (Albany) McMahan 1842–1932
        1. 1. Calvin (F) Clark 1857–1946 m. Anna (Elizabeth) Robbins 1861–1945
        2. 2. Minnie (P) Clark 1862–1922 m. Rezin (Ellsworth) Householder 1862–1940
        3. 3. Lenora ("Nora") Clark 1864–1954
        4. 4. Josephine Clark 1868–1970 m. John (Ellsworth) James 1866–
        5. 5. Della (Jane) Clark 1873–1966
      2. 2. Nancy Clark 1820–1883
      3. 3. Martha Clark 1838–1902 m. Sylvester (Richmond) Gooding 1836–1896
    2. 2. Sally Clark 1795–1862
    3. 3. Samuel Clark 1797–1880
    4. 4. Prudence Clark 1803–1877
    5. 5. Eleanor Clark 1809–1886
    6. 6. Rachel (A) Clark 1814–1886
    7. 7. Joshua Clark 1810–1851
  2. 2. Alexander Mathews 1779–1855
  3. 3. Joseph Mathews 1777–1861
  4. 4. John Mathews 1775–1849
  5. 5. Rachel (Mary) Mathews 1789–1849
  6. 6. Prudence Mathews 1782–1836
  7. 7. Michael Mathews 1783–

Prudence Gordon's Timeline

4 Records

1744
1744
Birth of Prudence Gordon in Shady Grove, Antrim, Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA
Shady Grove, Antrim, Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA
1775
1775-1783
Age 31
Prudence Gordon resided here in Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA
Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA
1840
1840
Age 96
Death of Prudence Gordon in Columbiana County, Ohio, USA
Columbiana County, Ohio, USA
1841
1841
Age 97
Prudence Gordon - Probate in Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
Washington, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1744
    Event Place: Shady Grove, Antrim, Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1775-1783
    Event Place: Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] American Revolutionary soldiers of Franklin County, Pennnsylvania [sic]
    [2] The Official Roster of the Soldiers of the American Revolution Buried in the State of Ohio

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Mars, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania and New Jersey, U.S., Church and Town Records, 1669-2013, Historical Society of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Historic Pennsylvania Church and Town Records

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Columbiana County, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 1841
    Event Place: Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Probate Files, 1781-1850 ; Index, 1781-1924; Author: Washington County (Pennsylvania). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Washington, Pennsylvania

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