James Gordon (1844-1933)
Civil War veteran. Contributed by Jim Petrimoulx. (Dec., 2007)
Bay City Daily Tribune - Saturday, March 4, 1933 (Page 2)
G. A. R. WILL CONDUCT GORDON FUNERAL RITES -----
Civil War Veteran Succumbs Friday After Several Months’ Illness. -----
Funeral services for James Gordon, 89, G. A. R. veteran, who died at 1:30 p.m. yesterday at his home, 1501 North Grant street, following several months’ illness, will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Hyatt’s Mortuary chapel, with the Rev. Henry Kreulen officiating. Burial will be in Pine Ridge cemetery, with services at the grave under the auspices of the G. A. R.
Mr. Gordon was honored by the Bay County Historical society for having lived long in the county of any of his fellow veterans – 65 years. He was born Nov. 4, 1843, in Lansing.
Surviving, besides the widow, Luella, whom he married here 37 years ago, are three sons, Harry, Tawas City; Levi, at home, and Harvey, this city; one daughter, Mrs. George LaFond, this city; 17 grandchildren, and three great grandchildren.
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Marker of James Gordon
James Gordon served with Co. D, 8th Michigan Infantry. According to a descendent, James Gordon also served as military guard to President Lincoln.
Heritage/Groups/Military
Civil War
People Referenced
Gordon, Harry (son)
Gordon, Harvey (son)
Gordon, Luella Mrs. (wife)
Gordon, Levi (son)
Kreulen, Henry Rev.
La Fond, Henry Mrs. (dau.)
Subjects Referenced
Bay City, MI
Bay Co. Historical Soc.
G.A.R.
Hyatt's Mortuary
Lansing, MI
Pine Ridge Cemetery
Civil War