YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

William Pleasant Gordon 1871–1964 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1871

Birth Location: High Point, Guilford, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 16 November 1964

Death Location: High Point, Guilford, North Carolina, USA

Father: Alfred Gordon

Mother: Elvira Swaim

Spouse(s): Alma Bolling

Children(s): Verta Gordon, Edgar Gordon, Daisy Gordon, John Gordon, Rupert Gordon, Netta Gordon, Winnie Gordon

The story of William Pleasant Gordon began in 1871 in High Point, Guilford, North Carolina, USA. In 1880, William Pleasant Gordon resided in High Point, Guilford, North Carolina, United State. In 1900, William Pleasant Gordon resided in High Point Township (Excl. High Point Vill.), Guil. William Pleasant Gordon married Alma Glemma Bolling, and had children including Daisy Irene Gordon, Edgar E Gordon, John Darrell Gordon, Netta C Gordon, Rupert Herland Gordon, Verta M Gordon, Winnie F Gordon. William Pleasant Gordon passed away in 1964 in High Point, Guilford, North Carolina, USA.

Find more search results for William Gordon
WG

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • The story of William Pleasant Gordon began in 1871 in High Point, Guilford, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1880, William Pleasant Gordon resided in High Point, Guilford, North Carolina, United State.
  • In 1900, William Pleasant Gordon resided in High Point Township (Excl. High Point Vill.), Guil.
  • William Pleasant Gordon married Alma Glemma Bolling, and had children including Daisy Irene Gordon, Edgar E Gordon, John Darrell Gordon, Netta C Gordon, Rupert Herland Gordon, Verta M Gordon, Winnie F Gordon.
  • William Pleasant Gordon passed away in 1964 in High Point, Guilford, North Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Alfred Gordon
1839–1925
Birth Location: Guilford, North Carolina, USA
AG
Elvira Swaim
1840–1921
Birth Location: Davidson, North Carolina, USA
ES

Spouses(s)

Alma Bolling
1873–1950
Birth Location: High Point, Guilford, North Carolina, USA
AB

Children(s)

Verta Gordon
1902–
Birth Location: High Point, Guilford, North Carolina
VG
Edgar Gordon
1900–
Birth Location: North Carolina
EG
Daisy Gordon
1897–1923
Birth Location: Guilford County, North Carolina, USA
DG
John Gordon
1895–1959
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
JG
Rupert Gordon
1909–1984
Birth Location: High Point, Guilford, North Carolina, USA
RG
Netta Gordon
1906–
Birth Location: North Carolina
NG
Winnie Gordon
1906–
Birth Location: North Carolina
WG

William Gordon's Ancestors

Self
William Gordon
1871–1964
Birth Place: High Point, Guilford, North Carolina, USA
Parents
Alfred A. Gordon
1839–1925
Guilford, North Carolina, USA
Elvira Swaim
1840–1921
Davidson, North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
John (William) Gordon
1815–
North Carolina, USA
Melinda Miller
1817–
Stokes, North Carolina, USA
Elkannah Swaim
1808–1855
Randolph County, North Carolina, USA
Rachel Meredith
1808–1855
Great-Grandparents
William Gordon
1748–1812
Ann Ewing
1748–
Ashley Swaim
1782–1856
Sarah Walton
1780–1874
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Gordon
1707–1776
Ann Sutherland
1711–1792
John Swaim
1748–1827
Elizabeth VICKERY
1750–1833

William Gordon's Descendants

1.
WG
William (Pleasant) Gordon (1871–16 November 1964) m. Alma (Glemma) Bolling (24 Apr 1873–8 Jun 1950)
  1. 1. Verta (M.) Gordon 1902–
  2. 2. Edgar (E.) Gordon 1900–
  3. 3. Daisy (Irene) Gordon 1897–1923
    1. 1. Odell (Gordon) Carmichael 1923–1973 m. Elaine (S) Kirkman 1924–1998
  4. 4. John (Darrell) Gordon 1895–1959
  5. 5. Rupert (Herland) Gordon 1909–1984 m. Mary (Lillian) Kemp 1912–1979
  6. 6. Netta (C.) Gordon 1906–
  7. 7. Winnie (F.) Gordon 1906–

William Gordon's Timeline

7 Records

1871
1871
Birth of William Pleasant Gordon in High Point, Guilford, North Carolina, USA
High Point, Guilford, North Carolina, USA
1880
1880
Age 9
William Pleasant Gordon resided here in High Point, Guilford, North Carolina, United States
High Point, Guilford, North Carolina, United States
1900
1900
Age 29
William Pleasant Gordon resided here in High Point Township (Excl. High Point Vill.), Guilford, North Carolina
High Point Township (Excl. High Point Vill.), Guilford, North Carolina
1910
1910
Age 39
William Pleasant Gordon resided here in High Point, Guilford, North Carolina
High Point, Guilford, North Carolina
1920
1920
Age 49
William Pleasant Gordon resided here in High Point, Guilford, North Carolina
High Point, Guilford, North Carolina
1930
1930
Age 59
William Pleasant Gordon resided here in High Point, Guilford, North Carolina
High Point, Guilford, North Carolina
1964
16 November 1964
Age 93
Death of William Pleasant Gordon in High Point, Guilford, North Carolina, USA
High Point, Guilford, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: High Point, Guilford, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: High Point, Guilford, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1302; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 152; Image: 23.
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: High Point, Guilford, North Carolina; Roll: 1696; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 64; Image: 240.0.
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: High Point, Guilford, North Carolina; Roll: T9_966; Family History Film: 1254966; Page: 340.3000; Enumeration District: 126; Image: 0147.
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: High Point, Guilford, North Carolina; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: .
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: High Point, Guilford, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1114; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 114; Image: 130.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: High Point, Guilford, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: High Point, Guilford, North Carolina; Roll: T9_966; Family History Film: 1254966; Page: 340.3000; Enumeration District: 126; Image: 0147.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: High Point Township (Excl. High Point Vill.), Guilford, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: High Point, Guilford, North Carolina; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: High Point, Guilford, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: High Point, Guilford, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1114; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 114; Image: 130.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: High Point, Guilford, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: High Point, Guilford, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1302; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 152; Image: 23.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: High Point, Guilford, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: High Point, Guilford, North Carolina; Roll: 1696; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 64; Image: 240.0.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 November 1964
    Event Place: High Point, Guilford, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: High Point, Guilford, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
Find more search results for William Gordon

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE