Susan, I'm not sure what your question is or which Gordon you're looking for, but I have the book and would be happy to look up your family. Lois [email protected] wrote: > Hi, > > I am descended from the Gordons list in the Deep South book through Govin > Gordon. He had land in Union Co. SC that bordered Posey Gordon which he sold > before moving to Jones Co. SC between 1806-1815 per the book. After Govin > died in 1815 his wife, 2 daughters and Govin Gordon, Jr. moved to Green Co., > AL. Govin's daughter Violet married James Chandler and was one of the two > daughters who moved to Green Co. Maybe there is pattern to their migrations. > > I haven't documented this line since it was listed in the book except for the > Alabama part. > > Susan Kirk - [email protected]

In a message dated 5/22/99 8:20:03 AM Central Daylight Time, [email protected] writes: << the book "Gordons of the Deep South". >> Where did the Gordons of the Deep South originate? I am stuck on my great-grandfather's family in Jackson Co., TN. He was born in about 1805 in TN, and the only Gordon in the county of an age to have been his father was Richard Gordon. Jackson County has experienced a couple of court house fires, so records are sketchy at best, and we haven't made a firm connection. Richard Gordon was born in Henry Co. VA in 1766, and his family moved from there to Wilkes Co., NC, where Richard served three months in the militia and then they moved on to Wilkes Co., GA, to Franklin Co., GA. This was reported on Richard's RW pension application, but from that point he joined the militia again, marched through Sumner Co., TN to Powell Valley, VA., married and moved to Madison Co., VA (KY) and finally to Jackson Co., TN., never to live with his birth family again. James C. Gordon married Martha J. sometime before 1835, and their son James W. was born in Alabama. They were back in Jackson Co. by 1850. Does the trek from Henry Co. VA, to Wilkes Co. NC, to Wilkes and Franklin Co. GA match any of those Gordons of the Deep South? Thanks for any help you can give me. Joyce

John: "Gordons of the Deep South" by Erminie Northcutt Marshall is a hard book to find. It is out of print and only by accident can one find a copy. I have a copy made from the book I borrowed. I will be most happy to "look up" for you. The book follows the descendants of John and Ruth Gordon. Unfortunately, it has many dead ends. My John H. Gordon was born in Mississippi in 1839 and moved to Simpson County. He married a South Carolina lady. Let me know what you would like me to look up for you. Pat

Susan, Govin (at least one of them) was son of John and Ruth and brother of William in Union District/Co, SC, I believe. Consequently, Posey Gordon's uncle. I have not been able to find a copy of the book so I don't have much of this on papaer. Does the book cover what happened to Posey's children after he died in Greene Co, AL? Thanks, Hurston Anderson >Hi, > >I am descended from the Gordons list in the Deep South book through Govin >Gordon. He had land in Union Co. SC that bordered Posey Gordon which he sold >before moving to Jones Co. SC between 1806-1815 per the book. After Govin >died in 1815 his wife, 2 daughters and Govin Gordon, Jr. moved to Green Co., >AL. Govin's daughter Violet married James Chandler and was one of the two >daughters who moved to Green Co. Maybe there is pattern to their migrations. > >I haven't documented this line since it was listed in the book except for the >Alabama part. > >Susan Kirk - [email protected] > >

Susan: there is a young architect here in Jackson, MS, who is also a descendant of Govin Gordon. He loaned me the book "Gordons of the Deep South". We think my Gordons are one of the threads the author could not find. However, I have not been working on my Gordon line very long and have only gotten back to my gggrandfather, John H. Gordon. Pat Spencer

Hi, I am descended from the Gordons list in the Deep South book through Govin Gordon. He had land in Union Co. SC that bordered Posey Gordon which he sold before moving to Jones Co. SC between 1806-1815 per the book. After Govin died in 1815 his wife, 2 daughters and Govin Gordon, Jr. moved to Green Co., AL. Govin's daughter Violet married James Chandler and was one of the two daughters who moved to Green Co. Maybe there is pattern to their migrations. I haven't documented this line since it was listed in the book except for the Alabama part. Susan Kirk - [email protected]

Sheila, I know we have communicated before about Posey Gordon who was my gggrandfather, but I wonder if we could exchange some auxiliary data about other relatives? Do you have an FTW file or Gedcom? I would be delighted to share mine with you. Also, I haven't been very genealogically active lately, having been really busy. Is all this on-line somewhere? For instance, after Posey and family got to Greene County, AL what happened to his children since he and wife (Elizabeth Simms) died so young? I know where Elizabeth Emmaline ended, but not any of the others. And, where the heck does the name Posey come from, anyway. Sons are often named for relatives, but there are no Posey's that I know of. Maybe they were with General Posey (purported illegitimate son of George Washington) in the Rev War. I don't know enough about his command nor where Willim served other than statement that he was a Capt in Brandon's Regiment. Any ideas? I really need to fill in more on the Gordons and would appreciate the help. I really can't trace my Andersons back past 1756, and apparently to VA. My connection is that Elizabeth (Posey's daughter) married Uriah Hardy Anderson my gggrandfather. Have a great day, Hurston Anderson >Lordie, my eyes are crossing and brain is in a whirl after reading about all >those Gordons!!!! Give me some names, we had a few SC Gordons in Ga but I >don't think for long. One, Posey Gordon lived there for a while but we never >found out where. Also have a "lost" Gordon. Thomas Gordon Jr. last word >from him was a letter in the file of his mothers estate papers. Talked about >everything under the sun, including the weather but no about about where he >was!!!!!! I do have a bunch of info. Sheila > >

Hi Hurston, its Sheila. I have decided that there is a hole in my brain and all memory cells have just fallen in, never to return. I can't find my copy of your e-mail anywhere. I know I was going to check some Gordon info for you but can't remember what!! I have had sinus infection and pneumonia again so I shall blame my lack of memory on high fever! I do remember that I intended to ask if you descend from the Anderson family that was in SC. Don't remember if I did ask but don't think you answered if I did. God bless, Sheila

Lois, I don't have anything on your Sara Jane Elizabeth Gordon. Have you checked the 1890 census? If you are lucky you might find some other Gordon relatives living with Sara and it could point you in the right direction. By the way, I was born and reared in Vicksburg,MS We didn't celebrate the fourth of July until Dwight Eisenhower visited! When anyone in Vicksburg spoke of"The War" everyone understood which one they meant. Sorry I am unable to help you. God bless, Sheila

Hurston, I bought my copy, which was the last one in stock, from a bookstore in Longview, TX. I had called Ben Reynolds in Longview; his name was posted to this forum as having had books, but he had already sold his last copy. However, he had just visited A&D Booksellers indowntown Longview and saw one on the shelf. I guess my timing was just right. It's my understanding that Erminia Northcutt Marshall lived in that area, so it's quite possible that others may be around. The bookstore owners may know of other copies or watch for one. Here's the mailing address for the bookstore in case you want to pursue that avenue: A&D Booksellers, Inc., P.O. Box 1443, 302 E. Tyler St., Longview, TX 75601. Good luck! Lois "L. Hurston Anderson" wrote: > Lois, > > Where can one buy the book Gordons of the Deep South? I have been looking > for a while, but can't find one. > > Thanks. > > Hurston Anderson > > >Sheila, I'm trying to substantiate my Ggrandmother's lines. I just received > >yesterday the book Gordons of the Deep South by Erminie Northcutt Marshall but > >did not find any listing for her. We have her name as Sarah Jane Elizabeth > >Gordon, born November 29, 1853, died November 11, 1893, around Calhoun Co. MS. > >Another Gordon researcher provided information on a Wade H. Gordon, b. 1825 > AL (a > >POW at Vicksburg, 43rd Infantry, Company G MS) married to Nancy ?. Wade's > parents > >were Isaac T. Gordon and Rebecca Arnold. None of these names appeared in > >Erminie's book. Do you -- or anyone else -- know of Sara Jane Elizabeth Gordon > >above? Thanks for any help. Lois Clifton > >

Lois, Where can one buy the book Gordons of the Deep South? I have been looking for a while, but can't find one. Thanks. Hurston Anderson >Sheila, I'm trying to substantiate my Ggrandmother's lines. I just received >yesterday the book Gordons of the Deep South by Erminie Northcutt Marshall but >did not find any listing for her. We have her name as Sarah Jane Elizabeth >Gordon, born November 29, 1853, died November 11, 1893, around Calhoun Co. MS. >Another Gordon researcher provided information on a Wade H. Gordon, b. 1825 AL (a >POW at Vicksburg, 43rd Infantry, Company G MS) married to Nancy ?. Wade's parents >were Isaac T. Gordon and Rebecca Arnold. None of these names appeared in >Erminie's book. Do you -- or anyone else -- know of Sara Jane Elizabeth Gordon >above? Thanks for any help. Lois Clifton >

For those who might be interested, this is the little I have on this line: Compiler: Jean Powell Anderson, SC email: Joann Gordon <[email protected]> Descendants of Thomas Gordon 1 Thomas Gordon b: 1758 d: 1826 .. +Mary Buffington .........2 John Few Gordon b: 1777 ............. +Mamasi Lindsey .........2 Joseph Gordon b: 1779 .........2 Charles Gordon b: 1780 ............. +Dorcas Byron .........2 Samuel Gordon b: 1782 .........2 George A. Gordon b: 1784 ............. +Susan Bullock .........2 Alexander Gordon b: 1785 .........2 William Gordon b: 1787 ............. +Marth Baker .........2 Mary Gordon b: 1789 ............. +Allen Powell .........2 Elizabeth Gordon b: 1791 in GA ............. +Almon Powell b: Abt 1794 in NC or VA d: November 01, 1857 in Pickens, SC ....................3 Asel Powell b: 1819 ........................ +Emily McDaniel ....................3 Robert Powell b: 1820 ........................ +Polly Ann Black b: 1826 d: 1897 ....................3 Mary Ann Powell b: 1822 ........................ +Burell Broom ....................3 Thomas Almon Powell b: 1825 in SC d: January 18, 1887 in Old Liberty Church, Madison, SC ........................ +Mary Hall b: 1840 in SC d: 1880-1889 ...............................4 John Portman Powell b: 1857 in SC d: 1934 ...............................4 Jonnah Powell b: 1862 ...............................4 Robert Lee (Dixie) Powell b: 1868 in SC d: 1947 ...............................4 William (Willie) Powell b: 1871 in SC ...............................4 Tallalah (Lula) Powell b: 1874 in SC d: 1945 ................................... +Marian Vickery b: 1870 d: 1942 ...........................................5 Cecil Vandiver Vickery ...........................................5 Gertrude Jordan Vickery ...........................................5 Lexie Andrews Vickery ...........................................5 Gladys Vickery ...........................................5 Tom Vickery ...............................4 Samuel Young Powell b: 1877 in SC d: 1948 ................................... +Mattie Skelton b: 1873 d: 1930 ...........................................5 Juanita Powell ............................................... +John Paul Johns ...........................................5 Mary Camille Powell b: 1905 in Westminster, SC d: March 08, 1993 in Toccoa, GA ....................*2nd Wife of Thomas Almon Powell: ........................ +Melinda Brown b: Abt 1829 ...............................4 Eugenia (Jennie) Powell b: August 11, 1857 d: January 19, 1950 ................................... +Joel E. Jones m: March 17, 1880 ...............................4 Matilda Ann Powell b: April 10, 1851 d: April 26, 1928 in Old Tugalo Baptist Church, Toccoa, GA ................................... +Squire Hansel Russell b: February 02, 1842 in Forsyth Co., GA m: January 03, 1867 d: November 11, 1937 in Toccoa, GA ...........................................5 Cora Virginia Russell ...........................................5 Samuel Maxwell Russell ...........................................5 Henry Jones Russell ...........................................5 Anna Byron Russell ...........................................5 Mollie Lillian Russell ...........................................5 Lida Layada Russell ...........................................5 Myrtle Benoia Russell ...........................................5 infant Russell b: July 10, 1888 in Stephens Co., GA d: July 10, 1888 in Stephens Co., GA - Old Madison Cemetery, SC ...........................................5 Squire Hansel Russell, Jr ....................3 Carolina Powell ........................ +Joseph McIntire ....................3 Sarah Ann Powell b: 1828 ........................ +D.W. Cantrell .........2 Thomas Few Gordon b: 1793 ............. +Lavinia Powell .........2 Few Gordon b: 1797 ............. +Clarissa Hardin .........2 Buffington Gordon b: 1797 .........2 Caroline Madila Gordon b: 1799 .........2 James Gordon b: 1801 -- Joann Gordon, House of Gordon, USA (Clan Gordon) Genealogist House of Gordon Research: <http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/5917/HOG.HTM> Gordon Genealogy Site: <http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/5917/GORDON2.HTM> Wright Tidbits: <http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/5917/Tidbits.htm> Perry County, AR Website: <http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Plains/3729/index.htm> Surnames: Gordon, McDuffie, Wright, Little, McDonald, McConnell, Rucker

Sheila, I'm trying to substantiate my Ggrandmother's lines. I just received yesterday the book Gordons of the Deep South by Erminie Northcutt Marshall but did not find any listing for her. We have her name as Sarah Jane Elizabeth Gordon, born November 29, 1853, died November 11, 1893, around Calhoun Co. MS. Another Gordon researcher provided information on a Wade H. Gordon, b. 1825 AL (a POW at Vicksburg, 43rd Infantry, Company G MS) married to Nancy ?. Wade's parents were Isaac T. Gordon and Rebecca Arnold. None of these names appeared in Erminie's book. Do you -- or anyone else -- know of Sara Jane Elizabeth Gordon above? Thanks for any help. Lois Clifton [email protected] wrote: > Lordie, my eyes are crossing and brain is in a whirl after reading about all > those Gordons!!!! Give me some names, we had a few SC Gordons in Ga but I > don't think for long. One, Posey Gordon lived there for a while but we never > found out where. Also have a "lost" Gordon. Thomas Gordon Jr. last word > from him was a letter in the file of his mothers estate papers. Talked about > everything under the sun, including the weather but no about about where he > was!!!!!! I do have a bunch of info. Sheila

Looking for an Edwin T. Gordon born 16 Jan 1875 in Frankfort (Franklin County), Kentucky. Married Pauline Huffman at Lexington, Kentucky on 22 Dec 1906. Supposedly died on 27 Jan 1958 in Port Huron, Michigan although this doesn't seem to match with any of the social security records. Bill Alverson 196 Timberlane Court Nicholasville, Kentucky 40356

Sheila, I would be interested in the information you have on Thomas Gordon, Jr. Who was his mother? I am still looking for the father of my George Alexander Gordon, b. 1822 in Georgia. I am using process of elimination. Margaret McCleskey, Arlington, TX [email protected] wrote: > > Lordie, my eyes are crossing and brain is in a whirl after reading about all > those Gordons!!!! Give me some names, we had a few SC Gordons in Ga but I > don't think for long. One, Posey Gordon lived there for a while but we never > found out where. Also have a "lost" Gordon. Thomas Gordon Jr. last word > from him was a letter in the file of his mothers estate papers. Talked about > everything under the sun, including the weather but no about about where he > was!!!!!! I do have a bunch of info. Sheila

[email protected] wrote: > > Lordie, my eyes are crossing and brain is in a whirl after reading about all > those Gordons!!!! Give me some names, we had a few SC Gordons in Ga but I > don't think for long. One, Posey Gordon lived there for a while but we never > found out where. Also have a "lost" Gordon. Thomas Gordon Jr. last word > from him was a letter in the file of his mothers estate papers. Talked about > everything under the sun, including the weather but no about about where he > was!!!!!! I do have a bunch of info. Sheila Posey was b 1775 in Union Dist SC . He married Elizabeth Sims. His parents were William Gordon and Elizabeth. William's parents were John Gordon and Ruth. John died in Newberry co SC. Harold

Well, let me throw what I have into the mix!!! John Gordon, or Gording, b. ca 1630, will dated 1/.9/1677 pvd10/17/1678 Accomack Co., VA names "my five children living with me" Issue: Lenard, Nathaniel, George, Margaret and John. John Gordon m. Mary Gordon in Christ Church parish, Middlesex Co. Va and had Williams Gordon who d.d 11/14/1720. Christ Church Parish Register, Middlesex Co. Va. From same Parish records, Wm Gordons children were: Bridget, b. 3/5/1717, Margaret, b. 3/5/1717, John b. 7/12/1716. John Gordon b. 7/12/1716 was gdn. to Sarah Roy, orphan of James Roy, 1741, Spotsylvania Co. Va and gdn to Thomas Roy in 1749. He was m. 2nd 9/15/1739 , Spotsylvania, to Margaret, dau. of Dorothy Tennant. Will dated 12/13/1748 Spotsylvania co. names w. Margaret, extrx, daus. Cahterine and Isabella. His son, John Gordon Jr. b. 2/7/1834 d. 1766 Spotsylvania Co. Va m. 2nd Sarah Roy. Sarah Gordon, admx, Estate of John Gordon decd. 8/4/1766, Spotsylvania co. Nancy Gordon, b. 1760, Samuel Gordon, ba 1750-1755 d. 1805, Jefferson co. Ga. and Thomas Gordon b. 12/22/1758 m. 1777 Spartanburg, co. SC, Mary, dau. of Joseph and Mary Buffington. Mary b. 11/1760 Chester co. PA. Issue of Thomas Gordon and Mary, John Few Gordon , b. 11/1777 Liberty, Iron Workds, SC,m/ N. Lindsay, Joseph Roy Gordon, b. 4/17/1779, Swan Pond, Yadkin River SC, d. 1800, Charles Gordon, b. 7/27/1780,-1850 Swan Pond, m. Dorcas Bryan d. 1825 Gwinnet C Ga, (removed to Walker co. Ga) Samuel Gordon b. 3/16/1782 Swan Pond SC,d. 1841 Alexander Gordon, b. 11/16/1785 Fair Forest SC. d. 11/28/1789 b. Michety Creek, Spartanburg co., he was burned to death. George Aston Gordon, 2/17/179- Fairforest in 96 Dist SC d. 1841, bur. Gwinnett co Ga m. Susan Bullock 1793-1856.William Gordon 8/16/1787 Spartanburg co. SC - 5/23/1852 Gwinnett co Ga m Martha Baker. Mary Gordon 1/10/1789, Michety Creek Spartanburg co. SC m. Allan Yowell (sp??) Elizabeth Gordon 2/3/1791 m. Almon Powell, Thomas Few Gordon 4/16/1793-1850 m. Lavina Powell, removed to Walker co. Ga, Few Gordon, 1/17/1797- 12/3/1857 Gwinnett co m. Clarissa Hardin, Buffington Gordon 1/17/1797-11/25/1799, James Gordon, 6/11/1801-1863 m. Sarah a. Lord, removed to Walker co. Info from Gordon bible, Spartanburg dist SC in possession of Mrs. W.B. Daniel of Eastman GA. Samuel Gordon b. 1750/55 Spotsylvania Co Va, removed to SC with his bro. Thomas, after the death of their father, and listed on 1790 Greenville co. Census, thence removing to Jefferson co. GA, his will dated 12/13/1798 Jefferson co. Ga naming w. Sarah and issue: John, Sarah, Mary, Betty Ann and Jane. John Gordon b. 1780, listed on 1820- 40 Jefferson co. Ga census had 1 son, as follows: William Gordon b. 1815 Jeff. co. Ga d. after 1860, Marion Co Ga, m. Miss Annett Lowery, b. 1826 GA 2/27/1844 Stewart co. Ga. Lived Tazewell, Ga listed 1850-60 Marion co. census. Issue (all b. Marion co. GA) Thomas A Gordon b. 12/17/1844 d. 3/2/1928 Stewart co. Ga m, Laura Ophelia Upton, b. 1852 Ga, listed 1880 Marion co. Ga census, had Annie G. b. 1876, Susan M.J. b. 1880, James Gordon b. 1847, Sarah J. Gordon , 1850, William Gordon b. 1853, Elizaabeth Gordon b. 1855, mary Gordoon b. 1858, Francis W. Gordon b. 1861, Robert D. Gordon b. 1863, and Margaret H. Gordon b. 1866 Marion co. Thomas Gordon b. 12/12/1758 Spotsylvania, co. Va d. 1826 Gwinnett co. Ga, m. Mary Buffington b. 1760 Chester co. Va d. 1837 Ga d/o Joseph Buffington and Mary Few. During R/W he lived Gordonsville, Va, was Pvt in 6th Va regiment, drawing land grants in Lee co. Ga, 10th dist. He died 1/23/1826 bur. about 7 miles e of Stone Mtn Ga, graved marked by govt. History of Walker co. Ga by Sartain p215-216. "The three Gordon bros, Charles, James and Thomas, emigrated from Gwinnett co. to Crawford Spgs, in 1836. They bought large tracts of land adjoining each other. James Gordon's land included the spring. His first house was located in the fork field. It was not until the latter part of the 50's that he built the brick house above the spring, which is now owned by his grandson James Gordon Lee. Thomas Gordon's place was across the creek on the present Lafayette pike and is now owned by his g. grandson, Thomas Gordon Hunt. Issue of Thomas Gordon 1. Alexander Gordon, m. Sussanah Terrel 8/30/1790 Wilkes co. NC. Will of Alex. Gordon lists w. Susannah, son-in-law Samuel Gardner, and dau. Frances Roy Bullock w. of Hawkins Bullock. 1800 census Oglethorpe co. Ga lists him with 2 sons, 4 daus and 17 slaves. 2. Few Gordon 1796-1857 m. Clarissa Hardidn d/o Henry Hardin R/W soldier who b. 1761 Monroe co. Ga. Few Gordon listed 1750 Gwinnet co. Census, near Stone Mtn. Clarissa b. 1802. Ga Their only son was Dr. James M. Gordon b. 4/21/1821 Gwinnet co. Ga 3 Samuel Gordon planter, d. Jeff. co Ga will 1/17/1805 named w. Sarah and issue, John Mary, Betty Ann, Jane and Sarah 4. Joseph Few Gordon \ 5. Joseph Roy Gordon 6. Charles Gordon b. Wilkes co. NC 1791 d. 10/8/1836 Ga m. 6/10/1810 Barbara Galbraith 7 George Aston Gordon 8 Buffington Gordon 9 Caroline Matilda Gordon 10 Mary Gordon 11 William G. Gordon b. 1813 Ga planter, w. M.M. b. 1830 Ga 1850 census listed N.S. Dau, b. 1840, N.N. dau. b. 1842, C. dau. b. 1844, Emily, b. 1846, R.W. s. b. 1847, J.M. dau. b. 1850 all Crawford co. Ga 12, James Gordon m. Sarah Laird, b. 1804 d. 1868, listed 1860-70 Walker co Ga Census, lived Lafayette, Issue: Rebecca, b. 1827, Mary F,. b. 1830, Elizabeth M. b. 1832, Jmaes C. b. 1834, Cicero N. b. 1836, Sarah b. 1839 and Thomas b. 1835 Crawford co. farmer, m. Sarah b. 1835 Ga. Listed 1860 Walker co and 1880 Crawford co. Issue: Elbert b. 1868, emma b. 1870, Walter b. 1878, Anna, Ludie, Anna, Mollie, b. 1865 Crawford co m. Frank M. Ford and had Julia Ford m. Calvin Cooldge Ruffin Please note that this family lived in same proximity as Zechariah, James H. and George Washington Gordon , Zech. was father of famous Confederate Gen. Gov. and Senator, John B,. Gordon. They also originated in Va, then went to Wilkes co. NC, then Ga finally moving to Maury co. TN (James H. and G.W.'s family) I am trying to find a connection between these families and my Gordon family who wound up in Pulaski, Wilcox co. Ga. Janice

Lordie, my eyes are crossing and brain is in a whirl after reading about all those Gordons!!!! Give me some names, we had a few SC Gordons in Ga but I don't think for long. One, Posey Gordon lived there for a while but we never found out where. Also have a "lost" Gordon. Thomas Gordon Jr. last word from him was a letter in the file of his mothers estate papers. Talked about everything under the sun, including the weather but no about about where he was!!!!!! I do have a bunch of info. Sheila

[email protected] wrote: > > Found more data on Gordon- Buffington that says that Thomas Gordon was NOT > born in Scotland. In the will of James Roy sg 16 April 174 Book A page 325 > Spotsylvania Co., VA Elizabeth Gordon is named as adaughter.Her husband > John Gordon listed as son-in-law. According to genealogist who sent this > to a cousin back in the fifties there is (or was) a Bible of Thomas Gordon of > Enoree River in Spartenburg, Co.,SC who married Mary Buffington. This John > Gordon and wife Elizabeth Roy of Spotsylvania Co., VA are the parents of > Thomas Gordon. Do you have any specific dates on the John GORDON/Elizabeth ROY of Spotsylvania Co., VA. ? My 3 ggf is Thomas GORDON born ca 1760... and all we've ever seen in census is 'born in VA' .... I'm wondering if this could be a 'link' I've been looking for -- for years! (HE had a daughter named Elizabeth also. Family lore has it that after Thomas' father died, the estate was divided between Thomas and his brother (?); and that Thomas freed the slaves took off 'over the mountains'... but noone seems to know any more than that!) ANY help is most appreciated! Rose (GORDON) Till

Found more data on Gordon- Buffington that says that Thomas Gordon was NOT born in Scotland. In the will of James Roy sg 16 April 174 Book A page 325 Spotsylvania Co., VA Elizabeth Gordon is named as adaughter.Her husband John Gordon listed as son-in-law. According to genealogist who sent this to a cousin back in the fifties there is (or was) a Bible of Thomas Gordon of Enoree River in Spartenburg, Co.,SC who married Mary Buffington. This John Gordon and wife Elizabeth Roy of Spotsylvania Co., VA are the parents of Thomas Gordon.