John W. Gordon

    John W. Gordon (deceased) was born in Jefferson County, November 30, 1828, and was the son of William Gordon, who was born in Kentucky, July 10, 1795. His mother, Anna R. Warfield, daughter of John Warfield, was born in Kentucky.

    Mr. John Gordon was raised a farmer, and educated in the old way.

    He was married January 17, 1850, to Miss Sarah A. Benefiel, daughter of William B. and Phoebe Benefiel, and was born in Jefferson County in 1823. The result of this union was seven children: Wm. H. H., Lewis E., Albert S., John C. F., Mary J., Sarah F. and Phoebe A. All live in Jefferson County but John C. F., who lives in Kansas.

    Mr. Gordon died February 1, 1875. He had accumulated some valuable property, owned 160 acres of land. Was a consistent member of the M. E. Church, a good citizen, honored and respected by all who knew him, a model husband and father.

    After his death his wife succeeded in raising and educating the family. Phoebe, the youngest daughter, has taught school for two years. The boys are all farmers.

    Mrs. Gordon is a devoted member of the Presbyterian Church.

Source: Biographical and Historical Souvenir for the counties of Clark, Crawford, Harrison, Floyd, Jefferson, Jennings, Scott and Washington, Indiana. By John M. Gresham & Co., 1889.