GORDON, Mary J. (1849-1916)

GORDON

Posted By: Don Boucher (email)
Date: 3/8/2013 at 09:42:20

Obituary from The Winterset Madisonian newspaper, Winterset, Madison County, Iowa, USA on 1-5-1916:

Mary Jane Kellogg was born in Mahaska county, Iowa, August 18, 1849. She died at her home near Winterset, Dec. 30, 1915, at the age of 66 years, 4 months and 14 days.

She came with her parents to this county when a little girl and was one of the very early pioneers of Madison county. She was married to J. A. Gordon Sept. 3, 1865 and just a few months ago, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon were permitted to celebrate their golden wedding anniversary. Six children were born, two of whom with the husband, survive. They are Elmer Gordon and Mrs. Edna Gilleland, both residing in this county. Ellsworth died May 20, 1910, the others dying in infancy.

Mrs. Gordon united with the First Christian church of Winterset 30 years ago, and remained a faithful member until her death. She was also an active and honored member of the Woman's Relief Corps of this place.

Obituary from The Winterset Madisonian newspaper, Winterset, Madison County, Iowa, USA on 1-5-1916:
Mrs. Jonathan Gordon died at her home just west of Winterset on last Thursday, after a very brief illness with pneumonia. Mrs. Gordon, whose maiden name was Kellogg, was one of the early settlers of this county and she was the last survivor of her parental family. Funeral services, conducted by Rev. L. E. Follansbee, her former pastor, were held from the Christian church on Saturday.