Assorted Gordon Family Photos

Kitty and James Arthur Gordon, Wedding Picture opied from Obituary Scrapbook - Winterset Public Library - Winterset, Iowa

James Arthur Gordon, son of John Newton and Rachael Charlotta Clark Gordon was born August 30, 1875 at their farm home west of Winterset on the old Bluff Road. He departed this life at the Madison county Memorial Hospital on Sunday, March 2nd, at the age of 92 years, 6 months and 2 days. Mr. Gordon's grand-parents were the pioneer settlers of Madison County. He attended Winterset schools for his former education. During his early life he traveled with circuses such as the Ringly Bros. Circus, playing in the bands covering almost every state in the United States. In his later years he was a sign painter til the time of his retirement, here at his home town of Winterset.

Mr. Gordon was united in marriage to Sarah Catherine Lease on March 10, 1897 here in Winterset. To this union four children were born.

He was preceded in death by his parents, 3 sisters, 6 brothers, one son, and his wife Sarah in 1920.

Mr. Gordon is survived by 2 daughters, Mrs. Margaret N. Beerbower of Winterset, Ia., and Mrs. Mildred Howell of Sacramento, California; one son, Willard A. Gordon of Minneapolis, Minn.; 7 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild. He also leaves other relatives and a host of friends.

(Burial was made in the Winterset cemetery)

Kitty Lease Gordon

Copied from Obituary Scrapbook - Winterset Public Library - Winterset, Iowa

Sarah Katherine Lease, only child of Willard and Alzina Lease, was born in Madison County, Iowa Sept. 22, 1881. At the age of twelve years she united with the Baptist church of this place during the pastorate of Rev. Berry. In later years, she with her children, attended the Church of Christ, where she kept her children in regular attendance at Sunday school.

March 10, 1897, she was married to James Arthur Gordon. To this union were born five children, one, Georgia Audrey, dying in infancy; and Willard A., Mildred A., Margaret N., and George R., together with two grandchildren live to honor her memory.

She was a member of the Maccabee Lodge of which she served as Record Keeper almost ten years. She was also a member of the Comfort Club, ever willing to assist in anything to help the boys, corresponding with a number while in France, and sending dainties in numerous quantities. Not only was she interested in the welfare of her own boy, but all the home boys.

Her death was unexpected, being a shock to the whole community. She passed away April 15, 1920 at the early age of 38 years, 5 months and 23 days.

She was a kind and loving mother bearing her burdens with a saintly smile, and a patient soul that makes her now appear as a heavenly angel. Besides her children, she leaves her dear old mother, a devoted husband, and a host of friends who will greatly miss her.

Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Ballanger, assisted by Rev. Rogers, from the home Saturday afternoon at two o'clock, and interment was made in the Rock City cemetery.