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Generation No. 1
1. John1 GORDON was born Bef. 1710 in Prince William, VA, and died 1756 in SC. He married Ruth LNU. She was born Abt. 1719 in Prince William Co., VA, and died Abt. 1789 in Berkeley, SC. Notes for John GORDON: 10 Nov 1756, Matthew Rowan granted to John Gordon land lying in Newberry and Union Counties leading from Anderson Fort (d) to Hill's ford on Tyger River. 16 May 1749, John and Ruth Gordon 367 acres of Truro Parish, Fairfax Co sold for 160 pounds 1749, Moved to SC from VA and settled on 450 acres granted George III 1749, Families that settled along Tyger River in southern Union County, near Newberry include John Gordon, James Otterson, William Cowden, Thomas Curtis 1749, Thomas McElduff, Ralph Humphreys, William Phillips, Emanuel Stevens, Hugh 1749, Henderson, the Hamiltons, and the McJunkins Bef. 1749, John and Ruth Gordon lived in what was Prince William County and would become Fairfax County (now Loudoun County) Va. They lived north of the current town of Leesburg near present day Lucketts. Children of John GORDON and Ruth LNU are: + 2 i. Thomas2 GORDON, born Abt. 1735 in Prince William, VA; died Bef. 22 Oct 1808 in Berkeley Co., SC. 3 ii. John Jr. GORDON, born Abt. 1736 in VA; died Bef. 1773 in Newberry, SC. Notes for John Jr. GORDON: Fought for Colonel John Chevillettes Army in Cherokee War as Ensign 4 iii. Benjamin GORDON, born 1738 in Prince William, VA. He married Unknown. Notes for Benjamin GORDON: Fought for Colonel John Chevillettes Army in Cherokee War as Ensign + 5 iv. Ruth GORDON, born 14 Aug 1740; died 09 Oct 1820 in Washington Co., TN. + 6 v. William GORDON, born Abt. 1742 in Fairfax Co., VA; died 19 Apr 1781. + 7 vi. Govin GORDON, born Abt. 1747 in Fairfax Co., VA; died 1815 in Jones Co., GA. + 8 vii. George GORDON, born 02 May 1752 in Berkeley Co., SC; died 12 Jan 1835 in St. Helena Parish, LA.
Generation No. 2
2. Thomas2 GORDON (John1) was born Abt. 1735 in Prince William, VA, and died Bef. 22 Oct 1808 in Berkeley Co., SC. He married Elizabeth ANDERSON 1755. She was born 1735. Notes for Thomas GORDON: Abt 1777 designated Major Jun 1779, #AA2981 Acct 767 Book X, 2 steers furnished the Militia Jun 1779, #AA2981 Acct 173, Book 2, horse lost in service 1780, #AA2981, Acct 172, Book X, for horse impressed by Militia Bef 1786, #AA2981, Acct 2857, Book X, for Militia Duty with Brandon's Reg from fall of Charleston to Anderson's return Newberry Co., 96 District Children of Thomas GORDON and Elizabeth ANDERSON are: + 9 i. Ruth3 GORDON, born Abt. 1755 in Berkeley Co., SC; died Bef. 1837. + 10 ii. Eli GORDON, born 25 May 1772 in Maybenton, Newberry, SC; died 27 Apr 1847. 11 iii. Jesse GORDON. 12 iv. John GORDON. 13 v. Elizabeth GORDON. 14 vi. Thomas Jr. GORDON, born Abt. 1774.
5. Ruth2 GORDON (John1) was born 14 Aug 1740, and died 09 Oct 1820 in Washington Co., TN. She married Jacob BROWN. He died in Washington Co., TN. More About Ruth GORDON: Burial: Family plot on Cherokee Creek More About Jacob BROWN: Burial: Family plot on Cherokee Creek Children of Ruth GORDON and Jacob BROWN are: + 15 i. Jacob II3 BROWN, born 03 Aug 1761 in Berkeley Co., SC; died 21 Aug 1838 in Washington Co., TN. 16 ii. Benjamin BROWN, born Abt. 1763 in Berkeley Co., SC. He married Sarah Hawkins SEVIER 06 May 1789. + 17 iii. Thomas BROWN, born Abt. 1765 in Berkeley Co., SC; died 22 Apr 1829 in Washington Co., TN. 18 iv. John Gordon BROWN, born Abt. 1767 in Berkeley Co., SC. He married Mary Ann KEICHER 28 Feb 1806 in Greene Co., TN.
6. William2 GORDON (John1) was born Abt. 1742 in Fairfax Co., VA, and died 19 Apr 1781. He married Elizabeth LNU 1770 in Berkeley (now Newberry) Co.,SC. Notes for William GORDON: Captain More About William GORDON: Military service: 1776, Capt in Brandon's Regiment in Rev. War Children of William GORDON and Elizabeth LNU are: 19 i. Jesse3 GORDON, born 26 Sep 1767. + 20 ii. William Jr. GORDON, born Bef. 1770 in Union District, SC; died Bef. 1832. + 21 iii. John GORDON, born Abt. 1770 in Union District, SC. + 22 iv. Posey GORDON, born 25 Sep 1775 in Union District, SC; died 10 Nov 1830 in Greene Co., AL. 23 v. Cassandra GORDON, born Abt. 1777 in Union District, SC.
7. Govin2 GORDON (John1) was born Abt. 1747 in Fairfax Co., VA, and died 1815 in Jones Co., GA. He married Sara LNU. She died Aft. 1835 in Greene Co., AL. Children of Govin GORDON and Sara LNU are: 24 i. Andrew3 GORDON. 25 ii. James GORDON. 26 iii. Rebecca GORDON. 27 iv. Violet GORDON. She married James CHANDLER. + 28 v. Hannah Clark GORDON, born Abt. 1795; died Aft. 1825 in Jones Co., GA. 29 vi. Govin Jr. GORDON, born 1779 in Union District, SC; died Aft. 1850 in Newton Co., MS. + 30 vii. Rutha GORDON, born 14 Sep 1791 in SC; died 06 Apr 1868 in Bosque Co., TX.
8. George2 GORDON (John1) was born 02 May 1752 in Berkeley Co., SC, and died 12 Jan 1835 in St. Helena Parish, LA. He married Elizabeth LNU 12 Jan 1779 in Newberry Co., SC. She was born 26 Dec 1764. Children of George GORDON and Elizabeth LNU are: 31 i. John3 GORDON, born 09 Nov 1780. He married Mary MILLER 1802 in Livingston Co., KY. + 32 ii. Thomas GORDON, born 23 Dec 1782; died 06 Jan 1846. 33 iii. Mary GORDON, born 21 Jan 1785. She married Arthur H. DAVIS 01 Oct 1799 in Livingston Co., KY. + 34 iv. Nancy Ann GORDON, born 17 Feb 1787. 35 v. Ruth White GORDON, born 18 Dec 1788; died 16 Jan 1789. 36 vi. William Stark GORDON, born 22 Dec 1789; died 1861 in St. Helena Parish, LA. He married Elizabeth DAY 1817. 37 vii. Rachel GORDON, born 02 Jun 1792. 38 viii. Leah GORDON, born 15 Dec 1794. She married Daniel CRYER 23 Jan 1812 in Amite Co., MS; born 1783 in Camden Co., GA. + 39 ix. Elizabeth GORDON, born 02 Jul 1797; died 09 May 1882 in St. Helena Parish, LA. 40 x. Milbrey GORDON, born 21 Jul 1801. She married Michael PRESCOTT. 41 xi. Lorren GORDON, born 16 Jan 1803; died 12 Sep 1813.
Generation No. 3
9. Ruth3 GORDON (Thomas2, John1) was born Abt. 1755 in Berkeley Co., SC, and died Bef. 1837. She married Major Samuel OTTERSON. He was born 01 Apr 1754 in Berkeley Co., SC, and died 11 Sep 1837 in Greene Co., AL. More About Major Samuel OTTERSON: Burial: Hebron Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Greene Co., AL Children of Ruth GORDON and Major OTTERSON are: 42 i. Ruth4 OTTERSON, born 1775; died 24 Oct 1843 in Greene Co., AL. 43 ii. Thomas G. OTTERSON, born 1776; died Aft. 1841. He married Sarah SAVAGE. + 44 iii. Rebecca OTTERSON, born 1778; died Aft. 1841. 45 iv. John OTTERSON, born 1780; died 21 Nov 1840. He married FNU SAVAGE. + 46 v. Sarah OTTERSON, born 1783; died Bef. 1847. 47 vi. Sidney OTTERSON, born 1784 in Union Co., SC; died Aft. 1841. He married FNU SAVAGE. + 48 vii. Mary OTTERSON, born 07 Feb 1786 in Union District, SC; died 06 Sep 1845 in Greene Co., AL. + 49 viii. Cynthia OTTERSON, born 03 Oct 1787 in Union District, SC; died 28 Jun 1852 in Greene Co., AL. 50 ix. James OTTERSON, born 1790 in SC; died Aft. 1850. + 51 x. Dr. Samuel Jr. OTTERSON, born 1792 in Union District, SC. 52 xi. Nancy OTTERSON, born 1796; died Aft. 1841. She married Thomas W. WOLSTENHOLME 26 Apr 1838 in Pickens Co., AL. 53 xii. Marthana OTTERSON, born 26 May 1799; died 05 Sep 1863 in Leake Co., MS. She married Benjamin Warren JOHNSTON; born 1790. Notes for Benjamin Warren JOHNSTON: Maj. Samuel Otterson administered the estate of John Johnston, Jr. Old 96th Dist. SC in Nov 1780 - two years after John was hung by the British during the Revolution. Nine days after his sister, Sarah Johnston Dickson died 17 Sep 1785, Samuel Otterson was made the guardian of her five Johnston children. He moved to Green Co., AL in 1824; two of the Johnston children also moved there.
10. Eli3 GORDON (Thomas2, John1) was born 25 May 1772 in Maybenton, Newberry, SC, and died 27 Apr 1847. He married Rebecca VALENTINE 07 Feb 1793 in SC. She was born 16 Apr 1775 in SC, and died 28 Sep 1854. Notes for Eli GORDON: Will probated Oct 18 1847 Children of Eli GORDON and Rebecca VALENTINE are: 54 i. John Caldwell4 GORDON, born 1796; died 1806. + 55 ii. Thomas GORDON, born 30 Jun 1799 in Newberry, SC; died 28 Mar 1862 in Chickasaw Co., MS. + 56 iii. Valentine GORDON, born 20 Mar 1802 in Newberry, SC; died 02 Aug 1843 in Pickens Co., AL. 57 iv. Abraham GORDON, born 16 Oct 1804 in Newberry, SC; died 19 Dec 1880 in Newberry, SC. He married Cornelia LYLES; born 1837 in Newberry, SC; died in Newberry, SC. More About Abraham GORDON: Burial: Old Ebenezeer Cemetery More About Cornelia LYLES: Burial: Old Ebenezer Cemetery + 58 v. Mary Caldwell GORDON, born 07 Jun 1807; died 29 Dec 1887 in Chickasaw Co., MS. + 59 vi. Elizabeth GORDON, born 18 Jul 1810 in SC; died 02 Sep 1887 in Chickasaw Co., MS. + 60 vii. Eli Jr. GORDON, born 23 Jul 1814 in Newberry, SC; died 12 Aug 1884 in Chickasaw Co., MS. 61 viii. Monroe GORDON, born 21 Nov 1817 in SC; died 25 Aug 1825 in Union District, SC. More About Monroe GORDON: Burial: Old Gordon-Chick Cemetery + 62 ix. Rebecca Ann GORDON, born 16 May 1820 in Newberry, SC; died 05 Sep 1892 in Newberry, SC.
15. Jacob II3 BROWN (Ruth2 GORDON, John1) was born 03 Aug 1761 in Berkeley Co., SC, and died 21 Aug 1838 in Washington Co., TN. He married Elizabeth BIRD 09 Feb 1786 in Washington Co., TN. She died in Washington Co., TN. More About Jacob II BROWN: Burial: Family plot at mouth of Cherokee Creek More About Elizabeth BIRD: Burial: Family plot at mouth of Cherokee Creek Children of Jacob BROWN and Elizabeth BIRD are: 63 i. Ruth4 BROWN, born 15 Oct 1787. She married Nodding HILL 28 Feb 1823. 64 ii. William BROWN, born 09 Oct 1789. He married Susannah NELSON. 65 iii. Thomas Jefferson BROWN, born 15 Sep 1791. He married Sarah McCRAY 10 Aug 1819. 66 iv. Sarah BROWN, born 04 Mar 1794; died 25 Mar 1797. 67 v. Mary "Polly" BROWN, born 26 Nov 1796; died 02 May 1867 in Washington Co., TN. She married John HUNTER 25 Feb 1817. More About Mary "Polly" BROWN: Burial: New Salem Baptist Cemetery, Washington Co., TN More About John HUNTER: Burial: New Salem Baptist Cemetery, Washington Co., TN 68 vi. Rebecca BROWN, born 08 Feb 1799. She married Samuel TEMPLIN; born 10 Sep 1795; died 31 Dec 1852. More About Rebecca BROWN: Burial: Family plot at mouth of Cherokee Creek, Washington Co., TN More About Samuel TEMPLIN: Burial: Family plot at mouth of Cherokee Creek, Washington Co., TN + 69 vii. Bird BROWN, born 20 Oct 1801; died 24 Mar 1886. 70 viii. Jacob Keen BROWN, born 28 Jan 1804. He married Louisa GAINES; died 27 Apr 1832 in Scott Co, MS. 71 ix. Malinda BROWN, born 05 Jan 1807. She married David BIRDWELL 26 Apr 1827.
17. Thomas3 BROWN (Ruth2 GORDON, John1) was born Abt. 1765 in Berkeley Co., SC, and died 22 Apr 1829 in Washington Co., TN. He married Ann LNU. Children of Thomas BROWN and Ann LNU are: 72 i. Jacob4 BROWN. 73 ii. Gabriel BROWN. He married Sarah BAYLESS 30 Dec 1822 in Washington Co., TN. 74 iii. William BROWN. + 75 iv. Temandra BROWN, born 1801 in TN; died Jul 1870 in TN.
20. William Jr.3 GORDON (William2, John1) was born Bef. 1770 in Union District, SC, and died Bef. 1832. He married Elizabeth LNU. Children of William GORDON and Elizabeth LNU are: 76 i. FNU4 GORDON. 77 ii. John GORDON, born 1832 in Union District, SC. Notes for John GORDON: After 1850, Received 150 acres of land adjoining George Gordon's line, part of a tract where his father William had lived, running up and down the river
21. John3 GORDON (William2, John1) was born Abt. 1770 in Union District, SC. He married Unknown. Notes for John GORDON: 30 Jul 1790, John Gordon, planter of Pinchney Dist, Union Co., SC sold to David Glenn of Newberry, Dist SC 123 and 1/2 ac of land all bounded by Thomas Gordon, Posey Gordon and John Caldwell's land being part of a tract of land grant to John Gordon, Nov 10 1756, by Matthew Rowan, Witnessed sale of land by Posey to Burwell in Union SC Child of John GORDON and Unknown is: 78 i. FNU4 GORDON.
22. Posey3 GORDON (William2, John1) was born 25 Sep 1775 in Union District, SC, and died 10 Nov 1830 in Greene Co., AL. He married Elizabeth SIMS, daughter of James SIMS and Lasey WALLES. She was born 14 Nov 1794, and died 07 Jun 1837 in Greene Co., AL. Notes for Posey GORDON: 30 Jul 1790-Planer in Pinchney Dist, Union Co., SC land in Tyger River area near Gordon, George Gordon, and John Cladwell. 17 Jan 1810-Sold land in Union Dist, SC to Burwell Chick. Witnessed by John Gordon 1828-Received Fed land grants, earliest recorded date in Greene Co., AL More About Posey GORDON: Burial: Cemetery, Mt. Hebron, AL More About Elizabeth SIMS: Burial: Cemetery at Mt. Hebron, AL Children of Posey GORDON and Elizabeth SIMS are: + 79 i. Mary Ann4 GORDON, born 20 Nov 1811 in GA; died 10 Aug 1836 in Greene Co., AL. + 80 ii. William Posey GORDON, born 1813 in GA; died 22 Oct 1893 in Hale Co., AL. + 81 iii. Drucilla E. GORDON, born 15 Dec 1814 in GA; died 19 Jul 1848 in Greene Co., AL. 82 iv. James S. GORDON, born 1815. He married Elizabeth BROOKS 17 Aug 1835. + 83 v. John Andrew Jackson GORDON, born 07 Nov 1816 in GA; died 07 Oct 1894 in Hale Co., AL. 84 vi. Jesse Albert GORDON, born 1819; died Bef. 1830. 85 vii. Samuel W. GORDON, born 09 Jan 1822 in Greene Co., AL; died 17 Jul 1842 in Greene Co., AL. More About Samuel W. GORDON: Burial: Mt. Hebron Cemetery + 86 viii. Elizabeth Emmaline GORDON, born 17 Feb 1824 in Greene Co., AL; died 08 May 1897 in Tehuacana, Limestone Co., TX. 87 ix. Amanda C. GORDON, born Abt. 1825. She married Nathan GOREE 11 Feb 1847. 88 x. Adelline GORDON, born Aft. 1825. + 89 xi. Harriet C. GORDON, born Abt. 1829 in Greene Co., AL; died 26 Jun 1859 in Greene Co., AL. + 90 xii. Posey H. GORDON, born 1830.
28. Hannah Clark3 GORDON (Govin2, John1) was born Abt. 1795, and died Aft. 1825 in Jones Co., GA. She married John DUMAS 1811. He was born 15 Aug 1793 in NC, and died 04 Aug 1834 in Jones Co., GA. Notes for Hannah Clark GORDON: Information on Govin's daughter Hannah came from Carlton <rdumas@reynoldscable.net> Children of Hannah GORDON and John DUMAS are: 91 i. Nancy4 DUMAS, born 18 Nov 1812; died 23 Jul 1869. 92 ii. Sarah Tabitha DUMAS, born 07 Nov 1814; died Aft. Jun 1850. 93 iii. Edmund Thomas DUMAS, born 03 May 1816; died 18 Jan 1894. 94 iv. William DUMAS, born 18 Jan 1818; died Bef. 1840. 95 v. Helen Mackersham DUMAS, born 25 Oct 1819; died 1880. 96 vi. Martha DUMAS, born 07 Jan 1822; died Aft. 1840. 97 vii. Temperance DUMAS, born 15 Dec 1823; died 17 Apr 1909. 98 viii. John Clark DUMAS, born 03 Oct 1825; died 13 Mar 1866.
30. Rutha3 GORDON (Govin2, John1) was born 14 Sep 1791 in SC, and died 06 Apr 1868 in Bosque Co., TX. She married William GARY 1810 in SC. He was born 10 Feb 1790 in SC, and died 1855 in Bosque Co., TX. Notes for Rutha GORDON: 1816, in GA 1823, in AL 1830, in Perry Co., AL 1840, in Newton Co., MS 1850, in Rusk Co., TX 1852, built cabin west of the Bosque, was "upper settler of Bosque" More About Rutha GORDON: Burial: 1855, Pool (Gary) Cemetery Children of Rutha GORDON and William GARY are: 99 i. Elizabeth4 GARY, born 15 Nov 1811 in SC; died 24 Sep 1848 in Sumter Co., AL. She married Frederick THOMAS 03 Jun 1830 in Perry Co., AL. 100 ii. James Henry GARY, born 19 May 1813 in SC. He married Nancy MURRY 04 Oct 1833 in Sumter Co., AL. 101 iii. Isaac C. GARY, born 01 Nov 1816 in GA; died 27 May 1897 in Ft. Chadbourne, Coke Co., TX. He married (1) Susan E. McCURRY 12 Apr 1849 in Rusk Co., TX. He married (2) M. J. Mrs. WOMACK 26 May 1885. + 102 iv. Govin Gordon GARY, born 13 Jun 1819 in GA; died 09 May 1869 in San Augustin Co., TX. 103 v. George Hamton GARY, born 29 Apr 1821; died Oct 1831. 104 vi. George Washington GARY, born 22 Jul 1823 in AL; died 08 Nov 1858. 105 vii. Sarah Ann GARY, born 18 Dec 1825 in AL; died 22 Aug 1881 in Bosque Co., TX. 106 viii. Andrew Jackson GARY, born 25 May 1828 in AL; died 02 Apr 1864. He married Belinda DIAL Abt. 27 May 1854 in Rusk Co., TX. 107 ix. Rebecca GARY, born 11 Sep 1831; died 03 Jul 1836. 108 x. Matthias Elmore GARY, born 10 Aug 1832 in AL; died 06 Jul 1903 in Tom Green Co., TX. He married Rachel H. LNU 25 Dec 1867 in Bosque Co., TX. 109 xi. Adeline Minerva GARY, born 11 Aug 1835 in AL; died 31 Oct 1904 in Bosque Co., TX. She married John H. ROBERTSON 06 Nov 1851 in Rusk Co., TX.
32. Thomas3 GORDON (George2, John1) was born 23 Dec 1782, and died 06 Jan 1846. He married Anna MILLER. She was born 20 Jan 1786. Children of Thomas GORDON and Anna MILLER are: 110 i. Parnece4 GORDON, born 06 Apr 1805. 111 ii. Elizabeth GORDON, born 14 Dec 1806. 112 iii. Arrilla GORDON, born 15 Nov 1808. 113 iv. Mariah GORDON, born 03 Nov 1811. 114 v. George James GORDON, born 01 Nov 1812. + 115 vi. William Stark GORDON, born 23 Oct 1814; died 19 Jul 1889 in Amite Co, MS at 6pm. 116 vii. Thomas Wilkinson GORDON, born 14 Aug 1817. 117 viii. Mary Ann GORDON, born 30 Jan 1822.
34. Nancy Ann3 GORDON (George2, John1) was born 17 Feb 1787. She married James Y. McNABB. Children of Nancy GORDON and James McNABB are: 118 i. James4 McNABB. 119 ii. Green Y McNABB, born 1817 in MS. 120 iii. Andrew Jackson McNABB, born 1820 in MS. 121 iv. Nancy Lucretia McNABB, born 1831 in MS.
39. Elizabeth3 GORDON (George2, John1) was born 02 Jul 1797, and died 09 May 1882 in St. Helena Parish, LA. She married Renny LEE Abt. 1813 in West Florida Parish, LA. He was born 02 Aug 1795 in St. Helena Parish, LA, and died 30 Dec 1877 in St. Helena Parish, LA. More About Elizabeth GORDON: Burial: Lee Cemetery, Liverpool, St. Helena Parish, LA More About Renny LEE: Burial: Lee Cemetery, Liverpool, St. Helena Parish, LA Children of Elizabeth GORDON and Renny LEE are: 122 i. Leroy4 LEE. 123 ii. Laura LEE. 124 iii. George LEE. 125 iv. Sina Azzie LEE. 126 v. Miliberry LEE. 127 vi. Reuben LEE. 128 vii. Leah LEE. 129 viii. Elizabeth LEE. 130 ix. William Gordon LEE. 131 x. Renny P. LEE. 132 xi. Thomas N. LEE.
Generation No. 4
44. Rebecca4 OTTERSON (Ruth3 GORDON, Thomas2, John1) was born 1778, and died Aft. 1841. She married (1) Joshua BUFORD 1796. He was born 1777 in Lunenburg, VA, and died 15 Sep 1799 in Union Co., SC. She married (2) Thomas WRIGHT 26 Aug 1824 in Greene Co., AL. Children of Rebecca OTTERSON and Joshua BUFORD are: 133 i. Abraham5 BUFORD, born 1796 in SC. 134 ii. Ann BUFORD, born 09 Jan 1799.
46. Sarah4 OTTERSON (Ruth3 GORDON, Thomas2, John1) was born 1783, and died Bef. 1847. She married Amos LAY 1801. He was born 1771 in Loudoun, Fairfax, VA, and died 1851 in Greene Co., AL. Children of Sarah OTTERSON and Amos LAY are: 135 i. Mary Ann5 LAY, born 1802 in Union Co., SC. She married John CLINTON. 136 ii. James M. LAY, born 1803 in Union Co., SC. 137 iii. Samuel O. LAY, born 1804 in Union Co., SC. 138 iv. Thomas G. LAY, born 05 Feb 1805; died 13 Feb 1863. He married Nancy GORDON 16 Jul 1827 in Greene Co., AL; born 25 Nov 1807; died 30 Aug 1886. + 139 v. Elizabeth LAY, born 1807. 140 vi. Judith I. LAY, born 1809. She married William COOK; born in MS. 141 vii. Sara E. LAY, born 1811. She married John FLOWERS; born in MS. 142 viii. Vincent LAY, born 1812 in Union Co., SC. + 143 ix. Jessie G. LAY, born 22 Jun 1817 in Union Co., SC; died 06 Jun 1889 in Calhoun, MS.
48. Mary4 OTTERSON (Ruth3 GORDON, Thomas2, John1) was born 07 Feb 1786 in Union District, SC, and died 06 Sep 1845 in Greene Co., AL. She married Henry WALKER. He was born 20 May 1774 in Lunenburg Co., VA, and died 04 Oct 1856 in Greene Co., AL. More About Mary OTTERSON: Burial: Old Otterson Graveyard, AL More About Henry WALKER: Date born 2: 20 May 1774 Burial: Old Otterson Graveyard, AL Children of Mary OTTERSON and Henry WALKER are: 144 i. Cephas R.5 WALKER, born 1823; died 12 Nov 1882 in Greene Co., AL. He married (1) Mary E. GORDON 17 Jun 1847; born 18 Jan 1830; died 07 Feb 1857 in Eutaw, AL. He married (2) Fannie A. KENNEDY Abt. 1850; born 18 Sep 1833 in Greene Co., AL; died 10 May 1880 in Greene Co., AL. He married (3) Mary E. ARCHIBALD 1881. More About Cephas R. WALKER: Burial: Pleasant Ridge Presbyterian Church Cemetery, AL More About Mary E. GORDON: Burial: Mesopotamia Cemetery More About Fannie A. KENNEDY: Burial: Pleasant Ridge Presbyterian Church Cemetery, AL 145 ii. Mary E. WALKER, born 1830 in AL.
49. Cynthia4 OTTERSON (Ruth3 GORDON, Thomas2, John1) was born 03 Oct 1787 in Union District, SC, and died 28 Jun 1852 in Greene Co., AL. She married Anthony MAYES 1809 in Union Co., SC, son of James MAYES and Jane McIWAIN. He was born 19 Feb 1782 in Spartanburg Co., SC, and died 10 Sep 1848 in Greene Co., AL. Notes for Cynthia OTTERSON: In the 1850 Greene County Alabama census Cynthia is shown as having $800 in value of realestate More About Cynthia OTTERSON: Burial: Hebron Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Greene Co., AL More About Anthony MAYES: Burial: Hebron Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Greene Co., AL Occupation: Blacksmith Children of Cynthia OTTERSON and Anthony MAYES are: + 146 i. Lucinda5 MAYES, born 1810 in Union Co., SC. + 147 ii. Thomas Newton MAYES, born 16 Jun 1812 in Union Co., SC; died 21 May 1891 in Maysfield, TX. + 148 iii. Henry Harvey MAYES, born 1814 in Union Co., SC. 149 iv. Albert Bradley MAYES, born 11 Aug 1816 in SC; died 30 Jul 1892 in Greene Co., AL. He married Rachel A. MEANS 23 Jan 1845; born 04 Feb 1825; died 21 Jun 1846. More About Albert Bradley MAYES: Burial: Bethsalem Presbyterian Cemetery, Boligee, Greene Co., AL More About Rachel A. MEANS: Burial: Bethsalem Presbyterian Cemetery + 150 v. Ruth E. MAYES, born 1818; died 18 May 1856 in Greene Co., AL. + 151 vi. Daniel Gray MAYES, born 09 May 1820 in SC; died 01 Apr 1894 in Greene Co., AL. 152 vii. Elmira Jane MAYES, born 21 Apr 1822; died 08 Mar 1851 in Greene Co., AL. More About Elmira Jane MAYES: Burial: Hebron Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Greene Co., AL + 153 viii. Samuel Otterson MAYES, born 19 Feb 1824 in Greene Co., AL; died 22 Apr 1882 in Newton, MS. 154 ix. Sarah Ann MAYES, born 25 Nov 1825; died 16 Dec 1849 in Greene Co., AL. Notes for Sarah Ann MAYES: Inscription on tombstone: "Remember ladies as you pass by, As you are now so once was I, As I am now so you must be, Prepare for death and follow me." More About Sarah Ann MAYES: Burial: Hebron Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Greene Co., AL 155 x. Mary Louise MAYES, born 31 Jul 1827; died 05 Aug 1856 in Greene Co., AL. More About Mary Louise MAYES: Burial: Hebron Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Greene Co., AL 156 xi. Dr. James M. MAYES, born 04 May 1829; died 06 Dec 1874 in Greene Co., AL. More About Dr. James M. MAYES: Burial: Bethsalem Presbyterian Cemetery, Greene Co., AL 157 xii. John Henry MAYES, born 1831 in Greene Co., AL.
51. Dr. Samuel Jr.4 OTTERSON (Ruth3 GORDON, Thomas2, John1) was born 1792 in Union District, SC. He married Narcissa McKIE, daughter of Alexander McKIE and Margaret THOMPSON. She was born 1797 in Spartanburg, SC. Children of Samuel OTTERSON and Narcissa McKIE are: 158 i. Melissa5 OTTERSON, born 1832. 159 ii. Nancy OTTERSON, born 1834. 160 iii. Margaret OTTERSON, born 1836. 161 iv. Samuel OTTERSON, born 1838.
55. Thomas4 GORDON (Eli3, Thomas2, John1) was born 30 Jun 1799 in Newberry, SC, and died 28 Mar 1862 in Chickasaw Co., MS. He married Nancy R. MITCHEL. She was born 1805 in SC, and died 08 Jun 1889 in Chickasaw Co., MS. More About Thomas GORDON: Burial: Old Prospect Methodist Church Cemetery More About Nancy R. MITCHEL: Burial: Old Prospect Methodist Church Cemetery Children of Thomas GORDON and Nancy MITCHEL are: 162 i. Mariah A. E.5 GORDON, born 17 Jun 1827 in SC; died 27 Oct 1831 in SC. 163 ii. Margaret R. GORDON, born 1828 in SC; died Abt. 1828 in SC. 164 iii. William M. GORDON, born 24 Apr 1831 in Union District, SC; died Aug 1900 in Tate Co., MS. + 165 iv. James M. GORDON, born 26 Jan 1833 in Union District, SC; died 27 Mar 1895. 166 v. Mary Frances GORDON, born 24 Jul 1834 in Union District, SC; died 26 Dec 1929. + 167 vi. Eli M. GORDON, born 24 Sep 1836 in Union District, SC. 168 vii. John K. GORDON, born 1839. 169 viii. George W. GORDON, born 14 Oct 1840 in Union District, SC; died 07 Aug 1864.
56. Valentine4 GORDON (Eli3, Thomas2, John1) was born 20 Mar 1802 in Newberry, SC, and died 02 Aug 1843 in Pickens Co., AL. He married Nancy R. HUTCHESON. She was born 1810 in SC. Children of Valentine GORDON and Nancy HUTCHESON are: 170 i. Mary Rebecca5 GORDON, born 15 Jul 1827; died 1834. 171 ii. Frances Elvira GORDON, born 25 Jul 1828; died 1831. 172 iii. Harvin (Harvey) Falconer GORDON, born 30 May 1832 in SC; died 15 Aug 1915 in Pickens Co., AL. He married Mary Agnes FINELY; born 11 Aug 1838; died 13 Nov 1914. More About Harvin (Harvey) Falconer GORDON: Burial: Spring Hill Baptist Cemetery 173 iv. Harriet Reney GORDON, born 09 Oct 1834; died 1848. 174 v. John Eli GORDON, born 04 Sep 1838; died 08 Jul 1862 in Richmond, VA. 175 vi. William Valentine GORDON, born 20 Sep 1842; died 09 Dec 1862 in Murfreesboro, TN.
58. Mary Caldwell4 GORDON (Eli3, Thomas2, John1) was born 07 Jun 1807, and died 29 Dec 1887 in Chickasaw Co., MS. She married John Edrington LYLES. He was born 12 Sep 1798 in Newberry, SC, and died 24 Aug 1879 in Chickasaw Co., MS. More About Mary Caldwell GORDON: Burial: Old Prospect Methodist Church Cemetery More About John Edrington LYLES: Burial: Old Prospect Methodist Church Cemetery Children of Mary GORDON and John LYLES are: 176 i. David William5 LYLES, born 18 Jun 1826. 177 ii. Ephraim O. LYLES, born Oct 1828; died 1863. He married Unknown. + 178 iii. Davis Russel LYLES, born 09 Jun 1831. 179 iv. Emmariah T. LYLES, born 11 Nov 1833. + 180 v. Frances Amm Elizabeth LYLES, born 01 Jun 1835 in SC; died 14 Apr 1899 in MS. 181 vi. John Ferman LYLES, born 11 Jun 1837; died 26 Aug 1855 in Chickasaw Co., MS. More About John Ferman LYLES: Burial: Old Prospect Methodist Church Cemetery 182 vii. Rebecca LYLES, born 11 Jun 1837. 183 viii. Thomas Jefferson LYLES, born 1839 in SC; died Aft. 20 Jul 1864. He married Bettie WARE; born in Calhoun Co., MS. + 184 ix. Robert Josiah LYLES, born 29 Aug 1841; died 18 Mar 1930 in Houston, MS. + 185 x. Benjamin F. LYLES, born 28 Nov 1843.
59. Elizabeth4 GORDON (Eli3, Thomas2, John1) was born 18 Jul 1810 in SC, and died 02 Sep 1887 in Chickasaw Co., MS. She married Barnett Glenn SIMS. He was born 15 Dec 1808, and died 02 Sep 1842 in Pickens Co., AL. More About Elizabeth GORDON: Burial: Prospect Cemetery, MS Children of Elizabeth GORDON and Barnett SIMS are: + 186 i. Eli Lycurgus5 SIMS, born 18 Oct 1831; died 23 Jun 1865 in Memphis, TN. 187 ii. James R. Julius Aristodese SIMS, born 13 Mar 1834; died 12 Aug 1835. 188 iii. Patrick Henry SIMS, born 20 May 1836; died 27 Jun 1862. 189 iv. Benjamin Gordon SIMS, born 08 Sep 1839; died 30 Sep 1862 in Richmond, VA. 190 v. L. M. Cornelia SIMS, born 23 Sep 1842; died in OK. She married Robert Benjamin SMITH.
60. Eli Jr.4 GORDON (Eli3, Thomas2, John1) was born 23 Jul 1814 in Newberry, SC, and died 12 Aug 1884 in Chickasaw Co., MS. He married Unknown. More About Eli Jr. GORDON: Burial: Old Prospect Methodist Church Cemetery Children of Eli GORDON and Unknown are: 191 i. Julia Ann Rebecca5 GORDON, born 19 Feb 1840; died 26 Dec 1884. 192 ii. Thomas Valentine GORDON, born 20 Jun 1842 in SC; died 12 Jun 1932 in Chickasaw Co., MS. 193 iii. Baby Not Named GORDON, born 1844. 194 iv. Titus Green GORDON, born 22 Aug 1848; died 20 Nov 1910. 195 v. Mary Elizabeth Sartor GORDON, born 03 Feb 1852 in Chickasaw Co., MS; died 30 Jan 1938 in Chickasaw Co., MS. She married Benjamin Dickerson PULLIAM; died in Chickasaw Co., MS. More About Mary Elizabeth Sartor GORDON: Burial: Old Prospect Methodist Church Cemetery More About Benjamin Dickerson PULLIAM: Burial: Old Prospect Methodist Church Cemetery 196 vi. Selena Emma GORDON, born 04 Jul 1854; died 14 Apr 1906 in Chickasaw Co., MS. More About Selena Emma GORDON: Burial: Old Prospect Methodist Church Cemetery + 197 vii. John Anthony Pulaski GORDON, born 13 Dec 1855; died 13 Aug 1943 in Chickasaw Co., MS.
62. Rebecca Ann4 GORDON (Eli3, Thomas2, John1) was born 16 May 1820 in Newberry, SC, and died 05 Sep 1892 in Newberry, SC. She married John Valentine LYLES 09 Mar 1843. Children of Rebecca GORDON and John LYLES are: 198 i. Infant5 LYLES. 199 ii. John L. LYLES, born 17 Jul 1844. He married (1) Sarah THOMAS. He married (2) Frances THOMAS. He married (3) Frances GILLIAM. 200 iii. Taylor A. LYLES, born 03 Dec 1846; died 30 Jun 1855. + 201 iv. Mary Emma Rebecca LYLES, born 10 May 1849; died 04 Oct 1930. 202 v. William V. LYLES, born 28 Sep 1851; died 14 May 1921. He married Ellen THOMAS; born 1858 in SC. 203 vi. Thomas J. LYLES, born 14 Jan 1854; died in Died as infant in SC. + 204 vii. Abraham Gordon LYLES, born 12 Feb 1856; died 17 Nov 1910. 205 viii. Benjamin S. LYLES, born 24 Aug 1858; died 1897. 206 ix. Reuben LYLES, born 18 Jan 1862; died 13 Jan 1940. + 207 x. Cornelia Ann Elizabeth LYLES, born 05 Dec 1865; died 03 Jun 1922.
69. Bird4 BROWN (Jacob II3, Ruth2 GORDON, John1) was born 20 Oct 1801, and died 24 Mar 1886. He married (1) Louisa Rebecca SEVIER Bef. 1840, daughter of John SEVIER and Sophia GARRETTE. She was born 21 Nov 1816, and died 20 May 1842. He married (2) Cassandra BORING Aft. 1842. Children of Bird BROWN and Louisa SEVIER are: 208 i. John Jacob5 BROWN, born 23 Feb 1840. 209 ii. Sophia Louisa BROWN, born 14 Jan 1842. Child of Bird BROWN and Cassandra BORING is: 210 i. Samuel A. L.5 BROWN, born Aft. 1842.
75. Temandra4 BROWN (Thomas3, Ruth2 GORDON, John1) was born 1801 in TN, and died Jul 1870 in TN. She married Samuel G. BAYLESS 08 Aug 1821 in Washington Co., TN. He was born 1801 in Washington, TN, and died 1867 in Washington, TN. Children of Temandra BROWN and Samuel BAYLESS are: 211 i. Thomas D.5 BAYLESS, born 05 Dec 1822 in Washington, TN. 212 ii. Ruth Jane BAYLESS, born 1831 in TN. 213 iii. Hiram BAYLESS, born 1835 in Washington, TN. 214 iv. Julia Adaline BAYLESS, born 18 Mar 1838 in Washington, TN.
79. Mary Ann4 GORDON (Posey3, William2, John1) was born 20 Nov 1811 in GA, and died 10 Aug 1836 in Greene Co., AL. She married Humphrey STEPHENSON 10 Feb 1828 in Greene Co., AL. More About Mary Ann GORDON: Burial: Cemetery at Mt. Hebron, AL Children of Mary GORDON and Humphrey STEPHENSON are: 215 i. John5 STEPHENSON, born 1829. 216 ii. William P. STEPHENSON, born 1832. 217 iii. Mary Ann STEPHENSON, born 1836.
80. William Posey4 GORDON (Posey3, William2, John1) was born 1813 in GA, and died 22 Oct 1893 in Hale Co., AL. He married Susan Q. DRINKWATER 12 May 1838. She was born 10 May 1821, and died 25 May 1893 in Hale Co., AL. Children of William GORDON and Susan DRINKWATER are: 218 i. Lysurgus5 GORDON, born 28 Apr 1839; died 24 Jul 1941 in Greene Co., AL. More About Lysurgus GORDON: Burial: Mt. Hebron Cemetery 219 ii. Olivia GORDON, born 14 Sep 1845. She married W. A. ROBINSON.
81. Drucilla E.4 GORDON (Posey3, William2, John1) was born 15 Dec 1814 in GA, and died 19 Jul 1848 in Greene Co., AL. She married Josiah COLLINS 12 Feb 1835 in Greene Co., AL. He was born 10 Dec 1803 in KY, and died 12 Apr 1893 in KY. More About Drucilla E. GORDON: Burial: Cemetery at Mt. Hebron, AL Children of Drucilla GORDON and Josiah COLLINS are: 220 i. Decocella5 COLLINS. 221 ii. Posey G. COLLINS, born 21 Dec 1837; died 20 Sep 1844. + 222 iii. Frances C. COLLINS, born 1839 in AL. 223 iv. Josiah Jr. COLLINS, born 1843 in Greene Co., AL. 224 v. Orlando COLLINS, born 17 Feb 1846; died 07 Sep 1846. 225 vi. Cornelia COLLINS, born 1847 in Greene Co., AL.
83. John Andrew Jackson4 GORDON (Posey3, William2, John1) was born 07 Nov 1816 in GA, and died 07 Oct 1894 in Hale Co., AL. He married Ann M. CAMPBELL 13 Apr 1838 in Greene Co., AL. She was born 21 Oct 1820 in NC, and died 13 Oct 1894. Children of John GORDON and Ann CAMPBELL are: 226 i. James J.5 GORDON, born 1840 in Greene Co., AL. 227 ii. John C. GORDON, born 1844 in Greene Co., AL. 228 iii. Helen M. GORDON, born 1849 in Greene Co., AL. 229 iv. Posey H. GORDON, born 1851. 230 v. Robert B. GORDON, born 1853. + 231 vi. Mary F. GORDON, born 02 Sep 1855; died 14 Jul 1910 in Hale Co., AL. 232 vii. Elizabeth GORDON, born 1859 in AL.
86. Elizabeth Emmaline4 GORDON (Posey3, William2, John1) was born 17 Feb 1824 in Greene Co., AL, and died 08 May 1897 in Tehuacana, Limestone Co., TX. She married Uriah Hardy ANDERSON 26 May 1841 in TN, son of Stephen ANDERSON and Margaret BALLOU. He was born 01 Apr 1810 in Giles Co., TN, and died 06 Apr 1893 in Rock House Community, Williamson Co., TX. Notes for Elizabeth Emmaline GORDON: Cemetery lists her DOD as 3 Nov 1897 More About Elizabeth Emmaline GORDON: Burial: Tehuacana Cemetery, Limestone Co., TX Notes for Uriah Hardy ANDERSON: "Anderson Family Cemetery -- This small cemetery was on the home place of Uriah H. Anderson at the community of Rock House. U. H. Anderson himself (1810-1893) was buried there, but grandchildren had the body moved in 1966 or 1967 to the Liberty Hill Cemetery, since Rock House area was to be covered by water from a lake to be formed on the North Gabriel River. The cemetery is on a creek bank." 22 Mar 1845, Granted 320 acres in what was Rock House Community later by Gov Bell Abt. 1870, owned 4, 000 acres and was "wealthiest man in County", from The Chisholm Trail Vol 4, #1, July 1984 1842, Father's will includes slave named Uriah Hardy Anderson, Jr. 20 Aug 1845, 320 acres purchased from Samuel Smith 15 Apr 1846, 1171 acres from B. Manlove (his head league) 15 Jan 1852, land from James W. Casner 07 May 1852, land from Greenup Christian 13 Jul 1852, State of TX grant 17 May 1854, J. R. Williams Deed 02 May 1868, Jos. W. Owen Deed More About Uriah Hardy ANDERSON: Burial: Originally Anderson Family Cemetery on his land in Williamson Co., TX--moved in 1966/1967 to Liberty Hill Cemetery, Williamson Co., TX Children of Elizabeth GORDON and Uriah ANDERSON are: 233 i. George Washington5 ANDERSON, born 25 Nov 1844 in Giles Co., TN; died 28 Sep 1917 in Confederate Home, Austin, TX. + 234 ii. Thomas Hardy ANDERSON, born 02 Feb 1848 in Old Cashon Place, Bastrop Co., TX; died 06 Aug 1927 in Williamson Co., TX. + 235 iii. Giles Greene ANDERSON, born 22 Aug 1851 in Rock House Community, Williamson Co., TX; died 17 Aug 1913 in Liberty Hill, Williamson Co., TX. + 236 iv. Elizabeth Simms ANDERSON, born 31 Aug 1853 in Rock House Community, Williamson Co., TX; died 12 Apr 1921 in Liberty Hill, Williamson Co., TX. + 237 v. Margaret B. ANDERSON, born 17 Aug 1856; died 14 Oct 1878 in Limestone Co., TX. 238 vi. Rufus ANDERSON, born Aft. 1862; died Abt. 1885 in Probably Lebanon, TN. Notes for Rufus ANDERSON: Abt 1880, Law School in Lebanon TN at Cumberland Law School later Vandy Abt. 1885 died of TB right after getting Law Degree (family legend) 239 vii. James H. ANDERSON, born 18 Sep 1862; died 28 Dec 1898 in Tehuacana, Limestone Co., TX. More About James H. ANDERSON: Burial: Tehuacana Cemetery, Limestone Co., TX
89. Harriet C.4 GORDON (Posey3, William2, John1) was born Abt. 1829 in Greene Co., AL, and died 26 Jun 1859 in Greene Co., AL. She married (1) William HALE Bef. 1847. She married (2) Ezekiel B. G. STEELE 15 Jul 1847. He was born 05 Apr 1826 in AL, and died 04 Aug 1855 in Greene Co., AL. More About Harriet C. GORDON: Burial: Mesopatamia Cemetery More About Ezekiel B. G. STEELE: Burial: Mesopatamia Cemetery Children of Harriet GORDON and Ezekiel STEELE are: 240 i. Elizabeth5 STEELE, born 1848. 241 ii. Medora STEELE, born 1849; died Abt. 1850. + 242 iii. Medora STEELE, born 1851; died 05 Oct 1925. + 243 iv. Fannie S. STEELE, born 16 Apr 1854; died 27 Jul 1889 in Greene Co., AL.
90. Posey H.4 GORDON (Posey3, William2, John1) was born 1830. He married Mary Lou ARNOLD 19 Feb 1857 in Ellis Co., TX, daughter of FNU ARNOLD and Mary LNU. She was born 1836 in AL. Children of Posey GORDON and Mary ARNOLD are: 244 i. Mollie5 GORDON, born 1860. 245 ii. Florence H. GORDON, born 25 Feb 1861. She married Alexander MOORE 13 Mar 1884 in Hill Co., TX; born 1840 in MS; died 1913 in TX. 246 iii. Eugene GORDON, born 1864. 247 iv. Albert GORDON, born 1866.
102. Govin Gordon4 GARY (Rutha3 GORDON, Govin2, John1) was born 13 Jun 1819 in GA, and died 09 May 1869 in San Augustin Co., TX. He married (1) Louisa McCURRY 17 Jan 1850 in Rusk Co., TX. He married (2) Mary Ann Jackson CARTER Aft. 1850. She was born 29 Mar 1829 in TN, and died 04 Mar 1907 in San Augustine Co., TX. Notes for Govin Gordon GARY: Aft. 1819, Farmer, Confederate Vet 1866, Oath of Amnesty in San Augustine Co, TX 18 Nov 1853, Divorced Louisa Mcurry 13 Feb 1854, Land grant in Bosque County, TX 1854, In spring, with two brothers chased band of 30-40 Indians who were stealing horses into cave and killed several 09 May 1869, buried in Wood Cemetery More About Govin Gordon GARY: Burial: Wood Cemetery, San Augustine Co., TX More About Mary Ann Jackson CARTER: Burial: Wood Cemetery, San Augustine Co., TX Children of Govin GARY and Mary CARTER are: 248 i. Elizabeth5 GARY, born 15 Aug 1851 in TX. 249 ii. Ella Elvira "Sulie" GARY, born 17 Aug 1854 in TX. + 250 iii. Isaac William GARY, born 31 Aug 1858 in TX. 251 iv. Azrael GARY, born 10 May 1861 in TX.
115. William Stark4 GORDON (Thomas3, George2, John1) was born 23 Oct 1814, and died 19 Jul 1889 in Amite Co, MS at 6pm. He married H. E. Jane COTTEN 27 Dec 1838, daughter of Abel COTTEN and Harriet LNU. She was born 10 Jun 1822, and died 21 May 1913. Children of William GORDON and H. COTTEN are: + 252 i. Asenath J.5 GORDON, born 01 Oct 1848; died 24 Dec 1933 in Kentwood, LA. 253 ii. Marion William GORDON, born 1859; died 12 Feb 1907 in New Orleans, LA. He married H. N. McKNIGHTER 21 Nov 1877. 254 iii. Dewitt Franklin P. GORDON, born 1860; died 06 Jan 1920. He married Ella L. RICHMOND 15 Jan 1890; born 20 Jun 1872; died 07 May 1953.
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139. Elizabeth5 LAY (Sarah4 OTTERSON, Ruth3 GORDON, Thomas2, John1) was born 1807. She married Elisha ESTES. Children of Elizabeth LAY and Elisha ESTES are: 255 i. Judith6 ESTES. 256 ii. John ESTES. 257 iii. Elisha ESTES.
143. Jessie G.5 LAY (Sarah4 OTTERSON, Ruth3 GORDON, Thomas2, John1) was born 22 Jun 1817 in Union Co., SC, and died 06 Jun 1889 in Calhoun, MS. He married Barbara COOKE 22 Jun 1835 in Greene Co., AL. She was born 05 Feb 1820 in KY, and died 23 Apr 1888 in Calhoun, MS. Children of Jessie LAY and Barbara COOKE are: 258 i. Martha6 LAY, born 1838 in MS. 259 ii. Barbara LAY, born 1841 in Chickasaw, MS. 260 iii. Mary LAY, born 1843 in Chickasaw, MS. 261 iv. Charlotte LAY, born 1845 in Chickasaw, MS. 262 v. John A. LAY, born 16 Jul 1847 in Pittsboro, Calhoun, MS. 263 vi. Frances LAY, born 1848 in MS. 264 vii. Sarah LAY, born 1848 in MS. 265 viii. Caroline LAY, born 1855. 266 ix. Alice LAY, born 1858 in MS.
146. Lucinda5 MAYES (Cynthia4 OTTERSON, Ruth3 GORDON, Thomas2, John1) was born 1810 in Union Co., SC. She married Henry WALKER. He was born 20 May 1774 in Lunenburg Co., VA, and died 04 Oct 1856 in Greene Co., AL. More About Henry WALKER: Date born 2: 20 May 1774 Burial: Old Otterson Graveyard, AL Children of Lucinda MAYES and Henry WALKER are: 267 i. Mary C.6 WALKER, born 1833 in AL. She married William P. MILLS. 268 ii. John T. C. WALKER, born 1836 in AL. 269 iii. Henry E. WALKER, born 1838 in AL. 270 iv. Albert D. WALKER, born 1843 in MS.
147. Thomas Newton5 MAYES (Cynthia4 OTTERSON, Ruth3 GORDON, Thomas2, John1) was born 16 Jun 1812 in Union Co., SC, and died 21 May 1891 in Maysfield, TX. He married Catherine ALEXANDER 04 Oct 1834 in Greene Co., AL. She was born 1810 in NC, and died 1858 in Greene Co., AL. Children of Thomas MAYES and Catherine ALEXANDER are: 271 i. Cynthia Ann6 MAYES, born 1835 in AL. 272 ii. Anthony A. MAYES, born 1836 in AL. 273 iii. Robert B. MAYES, born 1838 in AL. + 274 iv. David Henry MAYES, born 06 Dec 1840 in Greene Co., AL; died 22 Jan 1911 in Dilley, TX. 275 v. Mary E. MAYES, born 1842 in Greene Co., AL. 276 vi. Daniel G. MAYES, born 1844 in AL. + 277 vii. Joseph A. MAYES, born 1846 in Greene Co., AL. + 278 viii. James N. MAYES, born 1849 in AL. + 279 ix. Martha Jane MAYES, born 1852 in Nashville, Davidson Co., TN; died 1924 in Buckholts, Milam Co., TX.
148. Henry Harvey5 MAYES (Cynthia4 OTTERSON, Ruth3 GORDON, Thomas2, John1) was born 1814 in Union Co., SC. He married (1) Elizabeth "Nicy" TUCKER. She was born 1815 in NC. He married (2) Rosana TUCKER. She was born 1831 in SC. Children of Henry MAYES and Elizabeth TUCKER are: 280 i. John J.6 MAYES, born 1839 in AL. 281 ii. William S. MAYES, born 1841 in AL. 282 iii. Mary L. MAYES, born 1845 in AL. 283 iv. Frances B. MAYES, born 1848 in AL. 284 v. Sarah A. MAYES, born 1850 in MS.
150. Ruth E.5 MAYES (Cynthia4 OTTERSON, Ruth3 GORDON, Thomas2, John1) was born 1818, and died 18 May 1856 in Greene Co., AL. She married Robert G. BEGGS (Source: Family Information.--this information has been passed down through the Beggs children.) 02 Feb 1847 in Greene Co., AL. He was born 1809 in Belfast, Antrim, IRE, and died 14 Jun 1865 in Leon Co., TX. More About Ruth E. MAYES: Burial: Unknown, Greene Co., AL Notes for Robert G. BEGGS: Buried in a small family burial plot on land that was owned by him. Two of his daughters, one son-in-law, and one grandchild are buried here with him. It is believed that there are several slaves and Indians buried outside of the rock enclosure. Believe that one of the slaves was a female named Adeline. More About Robert G. BEGGS: Burial: Beggs Family Burial Plot, Leon Co., TX Residence: 1860, Leon Co., TX Children of Ruth MAYES and Robert BEGGS are: 285 i. William A.6 BEGGS, born 01 Feb 1849 in Greene Co., AL; died 21 May 1865 in Madisonville, Madison Co., TX. Notes for William A. BEGGS: It is believed that William joined the service when he was 16 and went to Madisonville, Madison Co., TX to sign up. He died of the "fever" while there and is buried in a cemetery outside of Madisonville. More About William A. BEGGS: Burial: Unknown Cemetery outside of Madisonville, Madison, TX Census: 1860, Leon Co., TX + 286 ii. Oscar Sr. BEGGS, born 14 Mar 1850 in Greene Co., AL; died 30 Aug 1913 in Leon Co., TX. 287 iii. Sarah BEGGS, born 23 Aug 1852 in Greene Co., AL; died 25 Dec 1852 in Greene Co., AL. More About Sarah BEGGS: Burial: Unknown cemetery, Greene Co., AL 288 iv. Robert G. Jr. BEGGS, born 17 Jun 1855 in Greene Co., AL; died 10 Aug 1856 in Greene Co., AL. More About Robert G. Jr. BEGGS: Burial: Unknown cemetery, Greene Co., AL
151. Daniel Gray5 MAYES (Cynthia4 OTTERSON, Ruth3 GORDON, Thomas2, John1) was born 09 May 1820 in SC, and died 01 Apr 1894 in Greene Co., AL. He married Isabella BLAKELY 22 Jun 1853 in Greene Co., AL. She was born 18 Apr 1831 in IRE, and died 09 Dec 1906 in Greene Co., AL. Notes for Daniel Gray MAYES: Mason More About Daniel Gray MAYES: Burial: Bethsalem Presbyterian Cemetery, Greene Co., AL More About Isabella BLAKELY: Burial: Bethsalem Cemetery, Boligee, Greene Co., AL Children of Daniel MAYES and Isabella BLAKELY are: 289 i. Martha E.6 MAYES, born 06 Sep 1854; died Jan 1914 in Greene Co., AL. More About Martha E. MAYES: Burial: Bethsalem Presbyterian Cemetery, Greene Co., AL 290 ii. Cephas T. MAYES, born 08 Jul 1857; died 07 Jul 1858 in Greene Co., AL. More About Cephas T. MAYES: Burial: Bethsalem Presbyterian Cemetery, Greene Co., AL 291 iii. Elizabeth Ann MAYES, born 07 Feb 1859; died 10 Jan 1897 in Greene Co., AL. More About Elizabeth Ann MAYES: Burial: Bethsalem Presbyterian Cemetery, Greene Co., AL + 292 iv. Ruth Isabella MAYES, born 24 Feb 1866; died 09 Oct 1950 in Etowah Co., AL. + 293 v. Sarah Ellen MAYES, born 29 Feb 1868; died 21 Apr 1946 in Greene Co., AL. + 294 vi. Daniel Gray Jr. MAYES, born 19 Sep 1870; died 06 Sep 1944.
153. Samuel Otterson5 MAYES (Cynthia4 OTTERSON, Ruth3 GORDON, Thomas2, John1) was born 19 Feb 1824 in Greene Co., AL, and died 22 Apr 1882 in Newton, MS. He married Mary Susan BOUCHILLON 15 Apr 1854 in Greene Co., AL. She was born 24 May 1834 in Greene Co., AL, and died 28 Apr 1873 in Newton, MS. Children of Samuel MAYES and Mary BOUCHILLON are: 295 i. Mary Emma6 MAYES, born 24 Jan 1855 in Greene Co., AL. + 296 ii. Ada Elizabeth MAYES, born 15 May 1857 in Boligee, Greene Co., AL. + 297 iii. Ellen Gray MAYES, born 31 Mar 1859 in Greene Co., AL; died 03 Jan 1922 in Hickory, Newton, MS. 298 iv. Julia Fannie MAYES, born 15 Nov 1861 in Greene Co., AL. + 299 v. Samuel Newton MAYES, born 15 Nov 1864 in Greene Co., AL; died 10 Nov 1946 in Newton, MS.
165. James M.5 GORDON (Thomas4, Eli3, Thomas2, John1) was born 26 Jan 1833 in Union District, SC, and died 27 Mar 1895. He married Mary F. LNU. She was born 1833 in SC. Children of James GORDON and Mary LNU are: 300 i. Hannah6 GORDON, born 1858 in MS. 301 ii. Alice GORDON, born 1860 in MS. 302 iii. James GORDON, born 1861. 303 iv. Thomas GORDON, born 1864. 304 v. Jefferson GORDON, born 1866. 305 vi. Sueky GORDON, born 1868.
167. Eli M.5 GORDON (Thomas4, Eli3, Thomas2, John1) was born 24 Sep 1836 in Union District, SC. He married Rhoda LNU. She was born 1839 in SC. Children of Eli GORDON and Rhoda LNU are: 306 i. M. A. T. R.6 GORDON, born 1858 in SC. 307 ii. Joseph GORDON, born 1864. 308 iii. Ada GORDON, born 1866. 309 iv. John GORDON, born 1869.
178. Davis Russel5 LYLES (Mary Caldwell4 GORDON, Eli3, Thomas2, John1) was born 09 Jun 1831. He married Margaret LNU. Children of Davis LYLES and Margaret LNU are: 310 i. Mary B.6 LYLES. 311 ii. Frances E. LYLES, born 1864. 312 iii. James L. LYLES, born 1867.
180. Frances Amm Elizabeth5 LYLES (Mary Caldwell4 GORDON, Eli3, Thomas2, John1) was born 01 Jun 1835 in SC, and died 14 Apr 1899 in MS. She married Thomas FARR. He was born 1822 in SC. Children of Frances LYLES and Thomas FARR are: 313 i. Sarah6 FARR, born 1855. 314 ii. Thomas FARR, born 1857. 315 iii. Rebecca FARR, born 1859. 316 iv. Robert B. FARR, born 1861. 317 v. Elizabeth N. FARR, born 1866. 318 vi. William E. FARR, born 1868.
184. Robert Josiah5 LYLES (Mary Caldwell4 GORDON, Eli3, Thomas2, John1) was born 29 Aug 1841, and died 18 Mar 1930 in Houston, MS. He married Mary Jane "Mamie" LOWRY. She was born in Okolona, MS. Children of Robert LYLES and Mary LOWRY are: 319 i. Thomas J.6 LYLES, born 1871. + 320 ii. John Edwin LYLES, born 1874; died 18 Aug 1936 in Travis Co., TX. 321 iii. Elizabeth Lorena LYLES, born 1876. 322 iv. William E. LYLES, born 1878.
185. Benjamin F.5 LYLES (Mary Caldwell4 GORDON, Eli3, Thomas2, John1) was born 28 Nov 1843. He married Ella N. LNU. She was born 1848 in MS. Children of Benjamin LYLES and Ella LNU are: 323 i. Mary B.6 LYLES, born 1874. 324 ii. Anna L. LYLES, born 1878. 325 iii. Eugenia LYLES, born Sep 1879.
186. Eli Lycurgus5 SIMS (Elizabeth4 GORDON, Eli3, Thomas2, John1) was born 18 Oct 1831, and died 23 Jun 1865 in Memphis, TN. He married Mary Ann BORING. She was born 1835. Children of Eli SIMS and Mary BORING are: + 326 i. Mary6 SIMS, born 1852. + 327 ii. Barnett SIMS, born 1854.
197. John Anthony Pulaski5 GORDON (Eli Jr.4, Eli3, Thomas2, John1) was born 13 Dec 1855, and died 13 Aug 1943 in Chickasaw Co., MS. He married Martha Rowena HUDSON Abt. 1885. She was born 19 Nov 1865, and died 26 Dec 1906 in Chickasaw Co., MS. More About John Anthony Pulaski GORDON: Burial: Old Prospect Methodist Church Cemetery More About Martha Rowena HUDSON: Burial: Old Prospect Methodist Church Cemetery Children of John GORDON and Martha HUDSON are: 328 i. Martha Mary6 GORDON, born 1887. She married John Samuel Wymac HODGE 24 Nov 1929. + 329 ii. Emma Maude GORDON, born 1900 in MS. 330 iii. Alice Belle GORDON, born 1901. + 331 iv. Robert Hudson GORDON, born 03 Nov 1899 in Chickasaw, MS. + 332 v. Johnnie Rowena GORDON, born 1903.
201. Mary Emma Rebecca5 LYLES (Rebecca Ann4 GORDON, Eli3, Thomas2, John1) was born 10 May 1849, and died 04 Oct 1930. She married David Anderson THOMAS in SC. Children of Mary LYLES and David THOMAS are: 333 i. Rebecca6 THOMAS. 334 ii. Toula THOMAS, died in Whitmire, Newberry Co., SC. More About Toula THOMAS: Burial: Old Lyles Cemetery on Broad River near Maybinton 335 iii. Pearl THOMAS, died in Whitmire, Newberry Co., SC. More About Pearl THOMAS: Burial: Old Lyles Cemetery on Broad River near Maybinton 336 iv. Asillee THOMAS. + 337 v. Jim Ruff THOMAS, died in Whitmire, Newberry Co., SC. 338 vi. John Lyles THOMAS, born 1879 in SC.
204. Abraham Gordon5 LYLES (Rebecca Ann4 GORDON, Eli3, Thomas2, John1) was born 12 Feb 1856, and died 17 Nov 1910. He married Amelia THOMAS. Children of Abraham LYLES and Amelia THOMAS are: 339 i. Jim6 LYLES. 340 ii. John LYLES.
207. Cornelia Ann Elizabeth5 LYLES (Rebecca Ann4 GORDON, Eli3, Thomas2, John1) was born 05 Dec 1865, and died 03 Jun 1922. She married Will NANCE. Children of Cornelia LYLES and Will NANCE are: 341 i. Infant6 NANCE. 342 ii. Infant NANCE. 343 iii. Eugene NANCE. 344 iv. Osca NANCE. 345 v. Allen NANCE. 346 vi. Maria NANCE. 347 vii. Rebecca NANCE. She married FNU SCOTT.
222. Frances C.5 COLLINS (Drucilla E.4 GORDON, Posey3, William2, John1) was born 1839 in AL. She married J. J. DUNLAP. Child of Frances COLLINS and J. DUNLAP is: 348 i. Joseph C.6 DUNLAP, born 06 Jan 1865; died 16 Feb 1866.
231. Mary F.5 GORDON (John Andrew Jackson4, Posey3, William2, John1) was born 02 Sep 1855, and died 14 Jul 1910 in Hale Co., AL. She married Selby HARDENBERGH. He was born 11 Mar 1842, and died 18 Nov 1914 in Hale Co., AL. More About Mary F. GORDON: Burial: Newbern Cemetery More About Selby HARDENBERGH: Burial: Newbern Cemetery Children of Mary GORDON and Selby HARDENBERGH are: 349 i. Selby Jr.6 HARDENBERGH, born 1880; died 1920 in Hale Co., AL. More About Selby Jr. HARDENBERGH: Burial: Newbern Cemetery + 350 ii. Gordon HARDENBERGH, born 1882; died 1947 in Hale Co., AL.
234. Thomas Hardy5 ANDERSON (Elizabeth Emmaline4 GORDON, Posey3, William2, John1) was born 02 Feb 1848 in Old Cashon Place, Bastrop Co., TX, and died 06 Aug 1927 in Williamson Co., TX. He married Sarah Catherine JOHNSON 23 Dec 1866 in Williamson Co., TX, daughter of Benjamin JOHNSON and Elizabeth SMITH. She was born 06 Nov 1851 in Fluvanna Co., VA, and died 27 Sep 1921 in Williamson Co., TX. Notes for Thomas Hardy ANDERSON: 1870, Civil War Pension #40343 More About Thomas Hardy ANDERSON: Burial: Union Hall Cemetery, Williamson Co., TX More About Sarah Catherine JOHNSON: Burial: Union Hall Cemetery, Williamson Co., TX Children of Thomas ANDERSON and Sarah JOHNSON are: + 351 i. Posey Gordon6 ANDERSON, born 15 May 1869 in Austin, Travis Co., TX; died 04 May 1953 in Liberty Hill, Williamson Co., TX. + 352 ii. Virginia May ANDERSON, born 30 Mar 1870 in Rock House Community, Williamson Co., TX; died 12 Jan 1955 in Kileen, Bell Co., TX. + 353 iii. Robert Lee ANDERSON, born 30 Sep 1872 in Rock House Community, Williamson Co., TX; died 12 Jan 1953 in Orange, Orange Co., CA. + 354 iv. Emma ANDERSON, born 05 Sep 1875 in Austin, Travis Co., TX; died 30 Aug 1956 in Kileen, Bell Co., TX. + 355 v. Ada ANDERSON, born 19 Jan 1878 in Rock House Community, Williamson Co., TX; died 28 Jul 1957 in Liberty Hill, Williamson Co., TX. + 356 vi. Daisy ANDERSON, born 29 Oct 1880 in Austin, Travis Co., TX; died 01 Jan 1962 in Liberty Hill, Williamson Co., TX. 357 vii. Earl ANDERSON, born 13 Oct 1883; died 01 Jan 1921 in OK. 358 viii. James King Lane ANDERSON, born 30 May 1886 in Rock House Community, Williamson Co., TX; died 01 Jan 1956 in Odem, TX. He married Annie MOORE. + 359 ix. Hardy Wesley ANDERSON, born 03 Feb 1889 in Rock House Community, Williamson Co., TX; died 01 Jan 1978 in Burnet, TX. + 360 x. Horace Bishop ANDERSON, born 10 Feb 1892 in Rock House Community, Williamson Co., TX; died 10 Aug 1974 in Tow, TX. + 361 xi. Finis Foster ANDERSON, born 26 Sep 1894 in Rock House Community, Williamson Co., TX; died 29 Oct 1984 in Liberty Hill, Williamson Co., TX.
235. Giles Greene5 ANDERSON (Elizabeth Emmaline4 GORDON, Posey3, William2, John1) was born 22 Aug 1851 in Rock House Community, Williamson Co., TX, and died 17 Aug 1913 in Liberty Hill, Williamson Co., TX. He married Elizabeth M. VICKERS 02 Mar 1870 in Williamson Co., TX. She was born 15 Dec 1842, and died 02 May 1922. Notes for Giles Greene ANDERSON: Named for two counties his parents were born in Giles Co., TN & Greene Co., AL Children of Giles ANDERSON and Elizabeth VICKERS are: 362 i. Ollie6 ANDERSON, born Bef. 1877. She married Henry IRETON. 363 ii. Alonzo ANDERSON, born Bef. 1878. 364 iii. Lidia ANDERSON, born Bef. 1880. She married Billy BROOKS. + 365 iv. Washington Weaver ANDERSON, born 26 Jun 1881; died 29 Nov 1951. 366 v. Coleman Hudson ANDERSON, born 25 Dec 1888; died 05 Dec 1974. He married Laura LNU; died 20 Jun 1972. + 367 vi. Roxie Beatrice ANDERSON, born 01 Sep 1891 in Williamson Co., TX; died 21 Dec 1980 in Corpus Christi, Nueces Co., TX.
236. Elizabeth Simms5 ANDERSON (Elizabeth Emmaline4 GORDON, Posey3, William2, John1) was born 31 Aug 1853 in Rock House Community, Williamson Co., TX, and died 12 Apr 1921 in Liberty Hill, Williamson Co., TX. She married Joseph Goodson BRYSON 06 Dec 1871. He was born 01 Sep 1841, and died 03 Apr 1902 in Liberty Hill, Williamson Co., TX. Children of Elizabeth ANDERSON and Joseph BRYSON are: + 368 i. Lane Goodson6 BRYSON, born 12 Nov 1876 in Liberty Hill, Williamson Co., TX; died 20 Apr 1924 in Houston, TX. + 369 ii. Seth Shepperd BRYSON, born 16 Nov 1878 in Liberty Hill, Williamson Co., TX; died 26 Dec 1948 in Burnet Co., TX. + 370 iii. Amelia Elizabeth BRYSON, born 16 Jul 1880 in Liberty Hill, Williamson Co., TX; died 12 Jan 1965 in Houston, TX. + 371 iv. Dr. James Gordon BRYSON, born 06 Nov 1885 in Williamson Co., TX; died 02 Aug 1968 in Bastrop, TX. 372 v. Dr. Margaret Elizabeth BRYSON, born Jul 1891; died 16 Apr 1963. Notes for Dr. Margaret Elizabeth BRYSON: Fac 1: Abt. 1910, Hospital in Denver, CO
237. Margaret B.5 ANDERSON (Elizabeth Emmaline4 GORDON, Posey3, William2, John1) was born 17 Aug 1856, and died 14 Oct 1878 in Limestone Co., TX. She married W. H. THAMES Abt. 1876. He was born 1855 in AL. More About Margaret B. ANDERSON: Burial: Tehuacana Cemetery, Limestone Co., TX Notes for W. H. THAMES: Abt. 1878 There seems a discrepancy between the date of childrens birth and mom's death Abt. 1880, I wonder if there were other children with Margaret and these with second wif Children of Margaret ANDERSON and W. THAMES are: 373 i. Infant dau6 THAMES, born 14 Oct 1878 in Limestone Co., TX. More About Infant dau THAMES: Burial: Tehuacana Cemetery, Limestone Co., TX 374 ii. Ethel THAMES, born 1880. 375 iii. Hattie THAMES, born 1885.
242. Medora5 STEELE (Harriet C.4 GORDON, Posey3, William2, John1) was born 1851, and died 05 Oct 1925. She married Thomas W. COBB. Child of Medora STEELE and Thomas COBB is: 376 i. Fannie6 COBB, born 03 Jan 1882. She married Herbert O. GOSA Jun 1911; born 19 Nov 1885.
243. Fannie S.5 STEELE (Harriet C.4 GORDON, Posey3, William2, John1) was born 16 Apr 1854, and died 27 Jul 1889 in Greene Co., AL. She married Bruce GORDON. More About Fannie S. STEELE: Burial: Ebenezer Presbyterian Cemetery Child of Fannie STEELE and Bruce GORDON is: 377 i. Infant Son6 GORDON, born 02 Jul 1889; died Bef. 1890 in Greene Co., AL. More About Infant Son GORDON: Burial: Ebenezer Presbyterian Cemetery
250. Isaac William5 GARY (Govin Gordon4, Rutha3 GORDON, Govin2, John1) was born 31 Aug 1858 in TX. Children of Isaac William GARY are: 378 i. Covey C.6 GARY, born 10 Jan 1876; died 22 Oct 1877. 379 ii. Lillie A.. GARY, born 11 Feb 1878; died 22 May 1881.
252. Asenath J.5 GORDON (William Stark4, Thomas3, George2, John1) was born 01 Oct 1848, and died 24 Dec 1933 in Kentwood, LA. She married Rev. William H. TUCKER. He died 12 Dec 1889. Notes for Rev. William H. TUCKER: Died at 2pm Child of Asenath GORDON and William TUCKER is: + 380 i. Daisy J.6 TUCKER.
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