This message is being forwarded to this moderated list by the listowner. You may reply to the list at Gordon-L@rootsweb.com or to the original sender at CBStark@aol.com. In a message dated 08/04/2001 5:44:33 PM Central Daylight Time, otime1@yahoo.com writes: > I found a link to some earlier Herndons for you Gordons that This reference to Gordons and Herndons together reminds me to post a query about my Richard Gordon who was born in 1766 in Henry Co., VA. I realize Henry Co. wasn't formed at that early date, but that is where Richard said he was born when he applied for a RW pension. He left there with his parents and stopped in Wilkes Co., NC, on their way to Georgia. The following is copied from his pension application. "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. There were two companies that went in this expedition making near four hundred men that marched from Wilkes Court House to Pleasant Garden, one commanded by Capt Sloan & the other by Capt Berry(?), the latter to which I belonged. At the expiration of two months was discharged by Col. Hearn. I went home as we could without receiving any written discharge, was in actual service as a private soldier on this tour just two months." Other Gordons lived in Wilkes Co., NC at that time, but I don't know if there was a relationship with Richard's family. I don't even know the name of Richard's father, but if this brief picture of his life rings any bells for anyone, I sure would appreciate hearing from you. Joyce