There is a book on Gen John B. GORDON CSA on ebay auction website that might be of interest to someone from this line. J. Williams

If anyone finds out the name of this book, I for one would love to know. Looking for a Colonel Gordon who was from the British Isles but in Montreal before being sent to the West Indies where he died @ 1796. His widow returned to Montreal where she married Joseph Rousseau, a wealthy merchant. Sincerely, Kim Valentine Ontario, Canada >Date: Mon, 21 May 2001 17:32:08 -0400 > >Unfortunately I did not write down the title since nothing in the book was >applicable to my research, and there were only about a half dozen Gordons. >The book was in the Monmouth Co. Historical Association's library in >Freehold, NJ. > > Doug _________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com.

Unfortunately I did not write down the title since nothing in the book was applicable to my research, and there were only about a half dozen Gordons. The book was in the Monmouth Co. Historical Association's library in Freehold, NJ. Doug ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bill" <cwgordon@acsinc.net> To: <GORDON-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, May 20, 2001 10:25 AM Subject: RE: Gordons in ship records book > What was the name of the book? It might be available in other libraries. I > had some family members that come over in the 1600s and 1799s that I would > like more info on. > > ______________________________

Doug, I really would like to get the title of that book. I can't find information on my Gordon's nowhere. He came from Scotland in the mid 1700. Thanks Tonya

One of my gg-grandfather's fought on both sides, I have documentation. You just can't trust those Georgia boys sometimes Karen Patterson

Thanks for the information, Doug. Would it be possible to give the name and location of the book that you found? It sounds like the correct time period for the immigration to Virginia of Roderick Gordon from Carnousie who I believe to be my ancestor. Also it's about right for my Larimore ancestor, who hasn't been found in any ships records so far. Thanks! Best Wishes, Don Boyd Fairborn, Ohio <A HREF="http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/b/o/y/Donald-L-Boyd/"> http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/b/o/y/Donald-L-Boyd/</A>

Measures have been taken to eradicate the virus.... if the gent is "free" also that originally wished to send me info on my George, I would still appreciate it. George Alexander Gordon m: Matilda Boyd...offspring born in Plattsburg, NY George possibly from or migrated through Maskinonge, PQ, Canada Lyn

Doug, Is it possible for you to scan the Gordon names in the book and send it to anyone who would be interested in receiving the information? I would love to have this information, and I know lots of others on the list would also. Thank you, Judy Gordon Printz jprintz@erols.com -----Original Message----- From: Doug Gordon <gordonwd@home.com> To: GORDON-L@rootsweb.com <GORDON-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Sunday, May 20, 2001 10:14 AM Subject: Gordons in ship records book >While researching in New Jersey recently, I came across a book that mainly >had page after page of records of Scots who emigrated from Scotland from the >late 1600's to the late 1700's, mainly to the "colonies", but also to other >Western destinations such as Canada and the Caribbean. Next to each name it >had either the abbreviation "sh.", meaning that they voluntarily "took >ship", or "tr.", meaning "transported", which meant that they were being >exiled for petty crimes or for political or religious reasons. We tend to >forget that the "colonies" were used somewhat as a dumping ground by the >British courts, as well as being a haven for people who wanted to get away >of their own volition. > >Anyway, there were a number of Gordon entries in the book, not all of them >leaving voluntarily. One typical entry read "Elizabeth Gordon, Perth, whore >& thief, tr. 1754 to Md.". Well, I'm sure she's not related to anyone on >*this* list :-). > > Doug Gordon >

Well, I've been told that I have an ancestor who was shot as a spy by the North during the Civil War, but can find no documentation. That raises a few eyebrows here, even though we are southerners. :-] bg

I would not mind being related to Elizabeth Gordon, at least I'd have an interesting person in my lineage, not to mention, one I could prove arrival Karen Patterson

What was the name of the book? It might be available in other libraries. I had some family members that come over in the 1600s and 1799s that I would like more info on.

While researching in New Jersey recently, I came across a book that mainly had page after page of records of Scots who emigrated from Scotland from the late 1600's to the late 1700's, mainly to the "colonies", but also to other Western destinations such as Canada and the Caribbean. Next to each name it had either the abbreviation "sh.", meaning that they voluntarily "took ship", or "tr.", meaning "transported", which meant that they were being exiled for petty crimes or for political or religious reasons. We tend to forget that the "colonies" were used somewhat as a dumping ground by the British courts, as well as being a haven for people who wanted to get away of their own volition. Anyway, there were a number of Gordon entries in the book, not all of them leaving voluntarily. One typical entry read "Elizabeth Gordon, Perth, whore & thief, tr. 1754 to Md.". Well, I'm sure she's not related to anyone on *this* list :-). Doug Gordon

Doug, Can you give us the title of that book. It might be useful for other surnames. Margaret Doug Gordon wrote: > > While researching in New Jersey recently, I came across a book that mainly > had page after page of records of Scots who emigrated from Scotland from the > late 1600's to the late 1700's, mainly to the "colonies", but also to other > Western destinations such as Canada and the Caribbean. Next to each name it > had either the abbreviation "sh.", meaning that they voluntarily "took > ship", or "tr.", meaning "transported", which meant that they were being > exiled for petty crimes or for political or religious reasons. We tend to > forget that the "colonies" were used somewhat as a dumping ground by the > British courts, as well as being a haven for people who wanted to get away > of their own volition. > > Anyway, there were a number of Gordon entries in the book, not all of them > leaving voluntarily. One typical entry read "Elizabeth Gordon, Perth, whore > & thief, tr. 1754 to Md.". Well, I'm sure she's not related to anyone on > *this* list :-). > > Doug Gordon

In a message dated 05/18/2001 8:30:07 PM Central Daylight Time, agordon@hemc.net writes: > So its possible one of these could be a > conection.I hope i have been of some help. Yes, maybe a little work in Wilkes Co., NC, will prove beneficial. You've been a great help and I appreciate it. Joyce

Hello Gordon researchers: I am searching for family information on: Hannah Gordon who married on 16 Apr 1848 to William A. Flood at Greene Street Methodist Church, New York City. >From census records Hannah must have been 13-14 at that time. >From the Family Bible, Children were: 1849 - Gae Kary Flood (as best as we can read the writing), 1850 - William A. Flood Jr. There is no location associated with these first two births. Gae Kary died about 1851 and we are uncertain about William A. Jr. Next to be born was Joseph Collis Flood, my grandfather, born 8 Sept 1854 in Murphys Camp (a gold mining camp) in California. Then came Robert, born in Valparaiso about 1856 - there are three entries in the bible on Robert - no state, no country, just Valparaiso. Jenette (Nettie) was born in San Francisco, CA, 3 Oct 1859, Hariet in 1860 (Hariet died early in 1862. Hannah died in childbirth on 1 Jan 1862. I found nothing in the IGI for a Hannah Gordon about the time she should have been born in New York. I am wondering whether she was born elsewhere and that was not recorded. Any help from you Gordons would be most appreciated. I can happily give you the family in California. Margie

----- Original Message ----- From: <CBStark@aol.com> To: <GORDON-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, May 18, 2001 12:51 PM Subject: Re: Brothers and Sisters of John Brown Gordon > In a message dated 05/17/2001 7:48:42 PM Central Daylight Time, > agordon@hemc.net writes: > > > MY line is from Charles Gordon he married > > Mary Boswell Herndon. > > There doesn't appear to be a Richard among them, but another coincidence is > the name Herndon. The following paragraph was extracted from Richard's RW > pension application in which he describes his service in Wilkes Co., NC. > > "That he volunteered in the service of the U. States the 16th of > August 1781 in Wilkes County North Carolina in an expedition against the > Indians for three months under Capt John Beverly & Col. Hearn [Herndon] and > marched to Pleasant Garden near the head of Kataboo [Catawba] River when we > joined Genl McDowels army, was principally > engaged in the Cherokee nation, what was called the middle settlements, > scouring the country destroying Indian houses, towns, crops, etc. ....." > > Richard was a 15 year old boy when he signed on for this expedition. > Although he never mentions by name or reference any kinsman, its likely such > a young man would have followed an older brother or youngish uncle into the > militia. There were other Gordons in the area, a fact that interests me > greatly. > > But Richard remains elusive. Thanks anyway. > > Joyce > I don't know if this is any help or not but Charles Gordons wife Mary Boswell Herndon was a widow she had 6 children from her first marrage.This is in the county records,Spotsylvania County, Va. 1721-1800 in the Guardians Bonds Will Book B, page 73: 2000 pounds Charles Gordon, guard to Joseph,Stephen,Philadelphis,Benjamin,Mary Ann,and Sarah Herndon,orphs. of Joseph Herndon, with Edward Herndon and John Hooloday,sec. Oct. 01, 1759. I also have it that charles younger brother George married Sarah Herndon step-daughter of Charles. So its possible one of these could be a conection.I hope i have been of some help. Arvid

In a message dated 05/17/2001 7:48:42 PM Central Daylight Time, agordon@hemc.net writes: > MY line is from Charles Gordon he married > Mary Boswell Herndon. There doesn't appear to be a Richard among them, but another coincidence is the name Herndon. The following paragraph was extracted from Richard's RW pension application in which he describes his service in Wilkes Co., NC. "That he volunteered in the service of the U. States the 16th of August 1781 in Wilkes County North Carolina in an expedition against the Indians for three months under Capt John Beverly & Col. Hearn [Herndon] and marched to Pleasant Garden near the head of Kataboo [Catawba] River when we joined Genl McDowels army, was principally engaged in the Cherokee nation, what was called the middle settlements, scouring the country destroying Indian houses, towns, crops, etc. ....." Richard was a 15 year old boy when he signed on for this expedition. Although he never mentions by name or reference any kinsman, its likely such a young man would have followed an older brother or youngish uncle into the militia. There were other Gordons in the area, a fact that interests me greatly. But Richard remains elusive. Thanks anyway. Joyce

Arvid: I am told that the Upson County Gealogical Socity in Thomston, Ga. has complete information on John B.Gordon. You might check with them. Chuck Gordon

----- Original Message ----- From: <agordon@hemc.net> To: <GORDON-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, May 17, 2001 8:42 PM Subject: Re: Brothers and Sisters of John Brown Gordon > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <CBStark@aol.com> > To: <GORDON-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Thursday, May 17, 2001 7:01 PM > Subject: Re: Brothers and Sisters of John Brown Gordon > > > > In a message dated 05/17/2001 2:16:57 PM Central Daylight Time, > > agordon@hemc.net writes: > > > > > He was born in Spottsylvania Co.VA in 1757.His father was Col.Charles > > > Gordon Sr.who was born in 1730 inVA. al > > > > Well, that lets him out for being Richard's father. He was born in 1766. > Do > > you know anything about Chapman's siblings? There are just so many > > coincidences its hard for me to turn loose. Hope you'll forgive me for > > hanging on. > > > > Joyce > > Let me start from the begining.John George Gordon left scotland in1724.he > setteled in Spotsylvania CO.VA. after marring a Mary Sarah Chapman. They > had 8 children Mary,Born Nov.07,1728., Charles, born Aug.08,1730., > Nathaniel, born Aug.27,1732.,John, born Feb.07,1734.,Sarah, born > Dec.07,1735.,Elizabeth, born Feb.03,1739.,Chapman, born Jan.15,1741., > George, born Jan.15,1743., MY line is from Charles Gordon he married > Mary Boswell Herndon. They Had 3 children and they were.Charles Jr. no date > of birth.Chapman, born 1757., Nathaniel, born 1755. Chapman is my ancestor > he married Charity King and they had 8 children . Charles, Wiley, Mary, > Rebecca, Sarah, James, George. For these 7 i have no birth Dates . Last is > Zachariah Herndon Gordon, born March.10,1796 in Wilkes CO,N.C. and he died > Dec.12,1886. Thats where i run in to a brick wall. Hope that helps. > If this helps many of Charles Gordons family members moved to North carolina around the same time.Doyou have any clues as to who Richards father was.

Hello: I am trying to follow this thread and not sure which of you to ask this question. Do you know anything about the George you show (brother of Zachariah Herndon Gordon, born March.10,1796 in Wilkes CO,N.C. and he died Dec.12,1886), son of Chapman (born 1757) and Charity King? This George is around approximate time I am looking for my George Gordon. My George Gordon died at Fort Hawkins Georgia around 1811 or so, and his birth date is approximated at around 1790. Do you have any info of the above George Gordon? Thank you, Sally Sinclair -----Original Message----- From: agordon@hemc.net [mailto:agordon@hemc.net] Sent: Thursday, May 17, 2001 11:06 PM To: GORDON-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: Brothers and Sisters of John Brown Gordon ----- Original Message ----- From: <agordon@hemc.net> To: <GORDON-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, May 17, 2001 8:42 PM Subject: Re: Brothers and Sisters of John Brown Gordon > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <CBStark@aol.com> > To: <GORDON-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Thursday, May 17, 2001 7:01 PM > Subject: Re: Brothers and Sisters of John Brown Gordon > > > > In a message dated 05/17/2001 2:16:57 PM Central Daylight Time, > > agordon@hemc.net writes: > > > > > He was born in Spottsylvania Co.VA in 1757.His father was Col.Charles > > > Gordon Sr.who was born in 1730 inVA. al > > > > Well, that lets him out for being Richard's father. He was born in 1766. > Do > > you know anything about Chapman's siblings? There are just so many > > coincidences its hard for me to turn loose. Hope you'll forgive me for > > hanging on. > > > > Joyce > > Let me start from the begining.John George Gordon left scotland in1724.he > setteled in Spotsylvania CO.VA. after marring a Mary Sarah Chapman. They > had 8 children Mary,Born Nov.07,1728., Charles, born Aug.08,1730., > Nathaniel, born Aug.27,1732.,John, born Feb.07,1734.,Sarah, born > Dec.07,1735.,Elizabeth, born Feb.03,1739.,Chapman, born Jan.15,1741., > George, born Jan.15,1743., MY line is from Charles Gordon he married > Mary Boswell Herndon. They Had 3 children and they were.Charles Jr. no date > of birth.Chapman, born 1757., Nathaniel, born 1755. Chapman is my ancestor > he married Charity King and they had 8 children . Charles, Wiley, Mary, > Rebecca, Sarah, James, George. For these 7 i have no birth Dates . Last is > Zachariah Herndon Gordon, born March.10,1796 in Wilkes CO,N.C. and he died > Dec.12,1886. Thats where i run in to a brick wall. Hope that helps. > If this helps many of Charles Gordons family members moved to North carolina around the same time.Doyou have any clues as to who Richards father was.