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Below is a family biography included in The History of Gibson County, Tennessee published by Goodspeed Publishing Company in 1887. These biographies are valuable for genealogy research in discovering missing ancestors or filling in the details of a family tree. Family biographies often include far more information than can be found in a census record or obituary. Details will vary with each biography but will often include the date and place of birth, parent names including mothers' maiden name, name of wife including maiden name, her parents' names, name of children (including spouses if married), former places of residence, occupation details, military service, church and social organization affiliations, and more. There are often ancestry details included that cannot be found in any other type of genealogical record.
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John T. Gordon, farmer and stock raiser, was born in Gibson County, Tenn., on the 30th of September, 1845, and is a son of John and Nancy Gordon, who were native Tennesseans. John T. was educated in the common schools. He owns 150 acres of land well improved, a part of the same in a fair state of cultivation. The principal products are corn, wheat and cotton. Mr. Gordon started in life very poor, financially, but by industry and good management has accumulated considerable property and a good home. In 1867 he was married to Larcenia F. Flowers, daughter of Henry and Mary T. Flowers, who were born in North Carolina. They became the parents of the following children: Addie A., John H., James F., William J., Milton P., Qualia F., Esta B., Dexter T., Tolbert E., Joseph A. and Mary. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon are members of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, and he is a member of the I. O. O. F.
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This family biography is one of 242 biographies included in The History of Gibson County, Tennessee published in 1887. The History of Gibson County was included within The History of Gibson, Obion, Dyer, Weakley & Lake Counties of Tennessee. For the complete description, click here: History of Gibson, Obion, Dyer, Weakley, and Lake Counties of Tennessee
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