Gordon's Ferry

GORDON

Posted By: Anne Hermann (email)
Date: 12/20/2008 at 12:00:28

Bellevue Leader, January 28, 1886.

THOMAS GORDON-

Thomas Gordon, an old time Galenian, and former proprietor of Gordon’s Ferry landing, died at his home in Boone, Iowa, on the 13th inst., aged 80 years. His remains were brought back to Galena for interment last Friday. The deceased came to Galena in 1839, and removed from thence to Boone about ten years ago. Mr. Gordon was a good and honest man, and was highly esteemed by all who knew him.
(Gordon’s Ferry is located in Section 3, Tete Des Morts Township, Jackson County, Iowa)