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Walter A Gordon 1890 – 1965 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 Jun 1890

Birth Location: Green Ridge, Allegany, Maryland

Death Date: 5 May 1965

Death Location: Cumberland, Allegany, Maryland

Father: John Gordon

Mother: Delilah Beltz

Spouse(s): Edith Clark

Children(s): Paul Gordon, William Gordon, Vernon Gordon

In 1890, Walter A Gordon entered the world in Green Ridge, Allegany, Maryland, born to John Augustus Gordon and Delilah Beltz. In 1900, Walter A Gordon resided in Cumberland Canal, Allegany, Maryland, USA. In 1910, Walter A Gordon resided in Cumberland, Allegany, Maryland, USA. Walter A Gordon married Edith A Clark, and had children including Paul C Gordon, William K Gordon, Vernon W Gordon. Walter A Gordon passed away in 1965 in Cumberland, Allegany, Maryland.

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Biography

  • In 1890, Walter A Gordon entered the world in Green Ridge, Allegany, Maryland, born to John Augustus Gordon and Delilah Beltz.
  • In 1900, Walter A Gordon resided in Cumberland Canal, Allegany, Maryland, USA.
  • In 1910, Walter A Gordon resided in Cumberland, Allegany, Maryland, USA.
  • Walter A Gordon married Edith A Clark, and had children including Paul C Gordon, William K Gordon, Vernon W Gordon.
  • Walter A Gordon passed away in 1965 in Cumberland, Allegany, Maryland.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Gordon
1867 – 1933
Birth Location: Flintstone, Allegany, Maryland
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Delilah Beltz
1869 – 1937
Birth Location: Maryland
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Spouses(s)

Edith Clark
1893 – 1966
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
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Children(s)

Paul Gordon
1913 – 1942
Birth Location: Maryland
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William Gordon
1915 – 1986
Birth Location: Cumberland, Allegany, Maryland
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Vernon Gordon
1920 –
Birth Location: Cumberland, Allegany, Maryland
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Walter Gordon's Ancestors

Self
Walter Gordon
1890 – 1965
Birth Place: Green Ridge, Allegany, Maryland
Parents
John Augustus Gordon
1867 – 1933
Flintstone, Allegany, Maryland
Delilah Beltz
1869 – 1937
Maryland
Grandparents
Oliver Beltz
1840 – 1920
Pennsylvania
Sarah (Elizabeth) Irons
1842 – 1905
Cumberland, Allegany, Maryland
Great-Grandparents
Patrick Irons
1812 – 1875
Mary Zimmerla
1813 – 1901
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Johann (Zimmerla)
1783 – 1861
Sarah Drake
1789 – 1842

Walter Gordon's Descendants

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Walter (A) Gordon (15 Jun 1890 – 5 May 1965) m. Edith (A) Clark (abt 1893 – 6 Jun 1966)
  1. 1. Paul (C) Gordon (abt 1913 – 14 Mar 1942)
  2. 2. William (K) Gordon (24 Mar 1915 – Apr 1986)
  3. 3. Vernon (W) Gordon (8 Feb 1920 – )

Walter Gordon's Timeline

9 Records

1890
15 Jun 1890
Birth of Walter A Gordon in Green Ridge, Allegany, Maryland
Green Ridge, Allegany, Maryland
1900
1900
Age 10
Walter A Gordon resided here in Cumberland Canal, Allegany, Maryland, USA
Cumberland Canal, Allegany, Maryland, USA
1910
1910
Age 20
Walter A Gordon resided here in Cumberland, Allegany, Maryland, USA
Cumberland, Allegany, Maryland, USA
1920
1920
Age 30
Walter A Gordon resided here in Cumberland Ward 3, Allegany, Maryland, USA
Cumberland Ward 3, Allegany, Maryland, USA
1930
1930
Age 40
Walter A Gordon resided here in Cumberland, Allegany, Maryland, USA
Cumberland, Allegany, Maryland, USA
1935
1935
Age 45
Walter A Gordon resided here in Cumberland, Allegany, Maryland
Cumberland, Allegany, Maryland
1940
1940
Age 50
Walter A Gordon resided here in Cumberland, Allegany, Maryland, USA
Cumberland, Allegany, Maryland, USA
1942
1942
Age 52
Walter A Gordon resided here in Allegany, Maryland, USA
Allegany, Maryland, USA
1965
5 May 1965
Age 75
Death of Walter A Gordon in Cumberland, Allegany, Maryland
Cumberland, Allegany, Maryland

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 Jun 1890
    Event Place: Green Ridge, Allegany, Maryland
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of Maryland; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M1939
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Cumberland, Allegany, Maryland; Roll: m-t0627-01499; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 1-29
    [3] Social Security Death Index, Number: 214-05-9312; Issue State: Maryland; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Cumberland Ward 3, Allegany, Maryland; Roll: T625_652; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 22
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Cumberland, Allegany, Maryland; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0024; FHL microfilm: 2340578
    [6] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Maryland; Registration County: Allegany; Roll: 1654024; Draft Board: 1
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Cumberland Canal, Allegany, Maryland; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0101; FHL microfilm: 1240604
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Cumberland, Allegany, Maryland; Roll: T624_549; Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 0004; FHL microfilm: 1374562

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Cumberland Canal, Allegany, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Cumberland Canal, Allegany, Maryland; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0101; FHL microfilm: 1240604

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Cumberland, Allegany, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Cumberland, Allegany, Maryland; Roll: T624_549; Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 0004; FHL microfilm: 1374562

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Cumberland Ward 3, Allegany, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Cumberland Ward 3, Allegany, Maryland; Roll: T625_652; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 22

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Cumberland, Allegany, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Cumberland, Allegany, Maryland; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0024; FHL microfilm: 2340578

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Cumberland, Allegany, Maryland
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Cumberland, Allegany, Maryland; Roll: m-t0627-01499; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 1-29

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Cumberland, Allegany, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Cumberland, Allegany, Maryland; Roll: m-t0627-01499; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 1-29

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Allegany, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of Maryland; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M1939

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Allegany, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Maryland; Registration County: Allegany; Roll: 1654024; Draft Board: 1

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 May 1965
    Event Place: Cumberland, Allegany, Maryland
    Record Source: Social Security Death Index, Number: 214-05-9312; Issue State: Maryland; Issue Date: Before 1951
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