Had 12 children - nine are known
Nora C.,John A.,Murray,Margarette,Frederick M.,Susan Geraldine,Bertha,Elmer F.,Elery
Sometime between 1870 and 1880, Ira went to Wyoming where he remained. His wife Lydia stayed in Luzerne Co, PA, where she is buried.
Ira was a Corporal in Company H, 187th Regiment, PA Infantry. His pension record of 1894 lists Lydia J. of PA as his widow.
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The following provided by Linda Rhoadarmer
Sundance Gazette, Friday, March 16, 1894
Ira S. Gordon, died March 13, 1894, at the home of Ed Wagstaff, of heart disease, aged 67 years.
The above announcement was made here shortly after Mr. Gordon's death, and caused much surprise as he had spent the previous day in town transacting business. While here he had spoken to a number of his friends and to all of them he said "This is undoubtedly my last trip to town in life." These words were spoken in all seriousness, but no one for a moment thought they were so soon to be fulfilled. Mr. Gordon has been suffering from heart disease all winter, and has been suffering untold agony. He saw Dr. Baker while in town and procured some medicine.
At the time of his death, Mr. Gordon was at the home of Ed Wagstaff, where he has been nearly all winter. On this day he seemed brighter and more cheerful than for many days; he ate heartily both morning and noon; soon after dinner he sat down on a chair and picked up a newspaper; a neighbor came in at this time and Mr. Gordon spoke pleasantly to him concerning the weather; shortly after this, probably a minute, the occupants of the room happened to glance towards him and saw his head thrown back and the paper on the floor. They approached and found him gone to his last long rest.
Mr. Gordon was possessed of one of those noble, generous dispositions which made for him substantial friends in every community where he was known. Firm in his opinions, but never obstruding them upon others; generous to a fault.
He had been a resident of this county for the past eight years. Living all the time on his ranch on Black's Flat when not employed at his trade – that of a carpenter. He came here from Dallas, Penn., where he leaves a wife, three daughters and three sons to mourn his sudden taking away, besides one son – Murray L. – who has been living here with him for the past year.
Mr. Gordon was born in Orange county, New York and after reaching man's estate went into the U.S. Army where he served through the great war of the 60's with credit and distinction. After the war he settled down at Dallas, Penn., where he resided until coming to this county.
He was an honored member of the Masonic fraternity and the G.A.R. His funeral was held here yesterday and conducted by Sundance Lodge No. 9, A.F.& A.M. A large number of sorrowing friends followed the remains to Mt. Moriah cemetery where he was interred with appropriate Masonic ceremonies.
The following resolutions were adopted by Sundance Lodge No. 9, A.F. & A.M.
"Whereas, it has pleased the Supreme Architect of the Universe to suddenly summon from among us our beloved brother, Ira. S. Gordon, and
Whereas, this lodge recognizes the loss of an esteemed brother sojouener who has been suddenly overtaken by the fate which must sooner or later overtake us all, as no human wisdom can find a way to deliver us from the land of darkness and the shadow of death and Whereas, we mourn the loss of a brother, it is but just that we should recognize and endeavor to soothe his wife and children in their hour of trouble; therefore be it Resolved By Sundance lodge No. 9, A.F. & A.M., that while we bow with humble submission to the will of the Great Creator, we extend our heartfelt sympathies to the widowed mother and her children. Resolved; that a copy of these resolutions be transmitted to the family of the deceased."
F.E. Rounds, Geo. Barton, John S. Harper, Committee
Card of Thanks
To the members of the Masonic fraternity, the G.A.R. and the I.O.O.F., and to the several neighbors, acquaintances and others, who have so generously attended me in my late bereavement: With feelings of deep gratitude for your kind offices and tokens of respect, these few words in greatful acknowledgment are respectfully and fraternally addressed.
Murray L. Gordon (son)
Sundance, March 15, 1894
Nora C.,John A.,Murray,Margarette,Frederick M.,Susan Geraldine,Bertha,Elmer F.,Elery
Sometime between 1870 and 1880, Ira went to Wyoming where he remained. His wife Lydia stayed in Luzerne Co, PA, where she is buried.
Ira was a Corporal in Company H, 187th Regiment, PA Infantry. His pension record of 1894 lists Lydia J. of PA as his widow.
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The following provided by Linda Rhoadarmer
Sundance Gazette, Friday, March 16, 1894
Ira S. Gordon, died March 13, 1894, at the home of Ed Wagstaff, of heart disease, aged 67 years.
The above announcement was made here shortly after Mr. Gordon's death, and caused much surprise as he had spent the previous day in town transacting business. While here he had spoken to a number of his friends and to all of them he said "This is undoubtedly my last trip to town in life." These words were spoken in all seriousness, but no one for a moment thought they were so soon to be fulfilled. Mr. Gordon has been suffering from heart disease all winter, and has been suffering untold agony. He saw Dr. Baker while in town and procured some medicine.
At the time of his death, Mr. Gordon was at the home of Ed Wagstaff, where he has been nearly all winter. On this day he seemed brighter and more cheerful than for many days; he ate heartily both morning and noon; soon after dinner he sat down on a chair and picked up a newspaper; a neighbor came in at this time and Mr. Gordon spoke pleasantly to him concerning the weather; shortly after this, probably a minute, the occupants of the room happened to glance towards him and saw his head thrown back and the paper on the floor. They approached and found him gone to his last long rest.
Mr. Gordon was possessed of one of those noble, generous dispositions which made for him substantial friends in every community where he was known. Firm in his opinions, but never obstruding them upon others; generous to a fault.
He had been a resident of this county for the past eight years. Living all the time on his ranch on Black's Flat when not employed at his trade – that of a carpenter. He came here from Dallas, Penn., where he leaves a wife, three daughters and three sons to mourn his sudden taking away, besides one son – Murray L. – who has been living here with him for the past year.
Mr. Gordon was born in Orange county, New York and after reaching man's estate went into the U.S. Army where he served through the great war of the 60's with credit and distinction. After the war he settled down at Dallas, Penn., where he resided until coming to this county.
He was an honored member of the Masonic fraternity and the G.A.R. His funeral was held here yesterday and conducted by Sundance Lodge No. 9, A.F.& A.M. A large number of sorrowing friends followed the remains to Mt. Moriah cemetery where he was interred with appropriate Masonic ceremonies.
The following resolutions were adopted by Sundance Lodge No. 9, A.F. & A.M.
"Whereas, it has pleased the Supreme Architect of the Universe to suddenly summon from among us our beloved brother, Ira. S. Gordon, and
Whereas, this lodge recognizes the loss of an esteemed brother sojouener who has been suddenly overtaken by the fate which must sooner or later overtake us all, as no human wisdom can find a way to deliver us from the land of darkness and the shadow of death and Whereas, we mourn the loss of a brother, it is but just that we should recognize and endeavor to soothe his wife and children in their hour of trouble; therefore be it Resolved By Sundance lodge No. 9, A.F. & A.M., that while we bow with humble submission to the will of the Great Creator, we extend our heartfelt sympathies to the widowed mother and her children. Resolved; that a copy of these resolutions be transmitted to the family of the deceased."
F.E. Rounds, Geo. Barton, John S. Harper, Committee
Card of Thanks
To the members of the Masonic fraternity, the G.A.R. and the I.O.O.F., and to the several neighbors, acquaintances and others, who have so generously attended me in my late bereavement: With feelings of deep gratitude for your kind offices and tokens of respect, these few words in greatful acknowledgment are respectfully and fraternally addressed.
Murray L. Gordon (son)
Sundance, March 15, 1894
Had 12 children - nine are known
Nora C.,John A.,Murray,Margarette,Frederick M.,Susan Geraldine,Bertha,Elmer F.,Elery
Sometime between 1870 and 1880, Ira went to Wyoming where he remained. His wife Lydia stayed in Luzerne Co, PA, where she is buried.
Ira was a Corporal in Company H, 187th Regiment, PA Infantry. His pension record of 1894 lists Lydia J. of PA as his widow.
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The following provided by Linda Rhoadarmer
Sundance Gazette, Friday, March 16, 1894
Ira S. Gordon, died March 13, 1894, at the home of Ed Wagstaff, of heart disease, aged 67 years.
The above announcement was made here shortly after Mr. Gordon's death, and caused much surprise as he had spent the previous day in town transacting business. While here he had spoken to a number of his friends and to all of them he said "This is undoubtedly my last trip to town in life." These words were spoken in all seriousness, but no one for a moment thought they were so soon to be fulfilled. Mr. Gordon has been suffering from heart disease all winter, and has been suffering untold agony. He saw Dr. Baker while in town and procured some medicine.
At the time of his death, Mr. Gordon was at the home of Ed Wagstaff, where he has been nearly all winter. On this day he seemed brighter and more cheerful than for many days; he ate heartily both morning and noon; soon after dinner he sat down on a chair and picked up a newspaper; a neighbor came in at this time and Mr. Gordon spoke pleasantly to him concerning the weather; shortly after this, probably a minute, the occupants of the room happened to glance towards him and saw his head thrown back and the paper on the floor. They approached and found him gone to his last long rest.
Mr. Gordon was possessed of one of those noble, generous dispositions which made for him substantial friends in every community where he was known. Firm in his opinions, but never obstruding them upon others; generous to a fault.
He had been a resident of this county for the past eight years. Living all the time on his ranch on Black's Flat when not employed at his trade – that of a carpenter. He came here from Dallas, Penn., where he leaves a wife, three daughters and three sons to mourn his sudden taking away, besides one son – Murray L. – who has been living here with him for the past year.
Mr. Gordon was born in Orange county, New York and after reaching man's estate went into the U.S. Army where he served through the great war of the 60's with credit and distinction. After the war he settled down at Dallas, Penn., where he resided until coming to this county.
He was an honored member of the Masonic fraternity and the G.A.R. His funeral was held here yesterday and conducted by Sundance Lodge No. 9, A.F.& A.M. A large number of sorrowing friends followed the remains to Mt. Moriah cemetery where he was interred with appropriate Masonic ceremonies.
The following resolutions were adopted by Sundance Lodge No. 9, A.F. & A.M.
"Whereas, it has pleased the Supreme Architect of the Universe to suddenly summon from among us our beloved brother, Ira. S. Gordon, and
Whereas, this lodge recognizes the loss of an esteemed brother sojouener who has been suddenly overtaken by the fate which must sooner or later overtake us all, as no human wisdom can find a way to deliver us from the land of darkness and the shadow of death and Whereas, we mourn the loss of a brother, it is but just that we should recognize and endeavor to soothe his wife and children in their hour of trouble; therefore be it Resolved By Sundance lodge No. 9, A.F. & A.M., that while we bow with humble submission to the will of the Great Creator, we extend our heartfelt sympathies to the widowed mother and her children. Resolved; that a copy of these resolutions be transmitted to the family of the deceased."
F.E. Rounds, Geo. Barton, John S. Harper, Committee
Card of Thanks
To the members of the Masonic fraternity, the G.A.R. and the I.O.O.F., and to the several neighbors, acquaintances and others, who have so generously attended me in my late bereavement: With feelings of deep gratitude for your kind offices and tokens of respect, these few words in greatful acknowledgment are respectfully and fraternally addressed.
Murray L. Gordon (son)
Sundance, March 15, 1894
Nora C.,John A.,Murray,Margarette,Frederick M.,Susan Geraldine,Bertha,Elmer F.,Elery
Sometime between 1870 and 1880, Ira went to Wyoming where he remained. His wife Lydia stayed in Luzerne Co, PA, where she is buried.
Ira was a Corporal in Company H, 187th Regiment, PA Infantry. His pension record of 1894 lists Lydia J. of PA as his widow.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The following provided by Linda Rhoadarmer
Sundance Gazette, Friday, March 16, 1894
Ira S. Gordon, died March 13, 1894, at the home of Ed Wagstaff, of heart disease, aged 67 years.
The above announcement was made here shortly after Mr. Gordon's death, and caused much surprise as he had spent the previous day in town transacting business. While here he had spoken to a number of his friends and to all of them he said "This is undoubtedly my last trip to town in life." These words were spoken in all seriousness, but no one for a moment thought they were so soon to be fulfilled. Mr. Gordon has been suffering from heart disease all winter, and has been suffering untold agony. He saw Dr. Baker while in town and procured some medicine.
At the time of his death, Mr. Gordon was at the home of Ed Wagstaff, where he has been nearly all winter. On this day he seemed brighter and more cheerful than for many days; he ate heartily both morning and noon; soon after dinner he sat down on a chair and picked up a newspaper; a neighbor came in at this time and Mr. Gordon spoke pleasantly to him concerning the weather; shortly after this, probably a minute, the occupants of the room happened to glance towards him and saw his head thrown back and the paper on the floor. They approached and found him gone to his last long rest.
Mr. Gordon was possessed of one of those noble, generous dispositions which made for him substantial friends in every community where he was known. Firm in his opinions, but never obstruding them upon others; generous to a fault.
He had been a resident of this county for the past eight years. Living all the time on his ranch on Black's Flat when not employed at his trade – that of a carpenter. He came here from Dallas, Penn., where he leaves a wife, three daughters and three sons to mourn his sudden taking away, besides one son – Murray L. – who has been living here with him for the past year.
Mr. Gordon was born in Orange county, New York and after reaching man's estate went into the U.S. Army where he served through the great war of the 60's with credit and distinction. After the war he settled down at Dallas, Penn., where he resided until coming to this county.
He was an honored member of the Masonic fraternity and the G.A.R. His funeral was held here yesterday and conducted by Sundance Lodge No. 9, A.F.& A.M. A large number of sorrowing friends followed the remains to Mt. Moriah cemetery where he was interred with appropriate Masonic ceremonies.
The following resolutions were adopted by Sundance Lodge No. 9, A.F. & A.M.
"Whereas, it has pleased the Supreme Architect of the Universe to suddenly summon from among us our beloved brother, Ira. S. Gordon, and
Whereas, this lodge recognizes the loss of an esteemed brother sojouener who has been suddenly overtaken by the fate which must sooner or later overtake us all, as no human wisdom can find a way to deliver us from the land of darkness and the shadow of death and Whereas, we mourn the loss of a brother, it is but just that we should recognize and endeavor to soothe his wife and children in their hour of trouble; therefore be it Resolved By Sundance lodge No. 9, A.F. & A.M., that while we bow with humble submission to the will of the Great Creator, we extend our heartfelt sympathies to the widowed mother and her children. Resolved; that a copy of these resolutions be transmitted to the family of the deceased."
F.E. Rounds, Geo. Barton, John S. Harper, Committee
Card of Thanks
To the members of the Masonic fraternity, the G.A.R. and the I.O.O.F., and to the several neighbors, acquaintances and others, who have so generously attended me in my late bereavement: With feelings of deep gratitude for your kind offices and tokens of respect, these few words in greatful acknowledgment are respectfully and fraternally addressed.
Murray L. Gordon (son)
Sundance, March 15, 1894
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