Alexander Gordon (abt. 1843 - 1895)

Born about 1843 in Cooey, County Armagh, Ireland

Ancestors

Husband of Mary (Lee) Gordon — married 6 Mar 1873 in Eglish Church of Ireland, County Armagh, Ireland

Descendants

Died 30 Mar 1895 at about age 52 in 32 Perry Street, Belfast, Ireland

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Biography

Occupation

• Occupation at time baptism of son ‘William John in March 1874 was listed as ‘Farmer’.
• Occupation at time baptism of daughter ‘Ellen Jane’’ in March 1876 was listed as ‘Farmer’.
• Occupation at time baptism of daughter ‘Mary Emily’ in August 1878 was listed as ‘Farmer’.
• Occupation per marriage record of daughter Mary to Thomas Bowie 28 Jan 1911: Farmer (deceased)

Marriage

Alexander was married to Mary Lee on March 6, 1873 at Eglish Church of Ireland, County Armagh, Ireland.

Residence

• Residence at time of baptism of daughter Ellen Jane in March 1876 was listed as ‘Farmer’

Death

• Alexander died on March 30, 1895 at 32 Perry Street, Belfast, Ireland. His age at death was given as 60 years old.
• Believed to have died of Pneumonia or, like Mary his wife, of Pulmonary Phthisis (A wasting or consumption of the tissue; -formerly applied to many wasting diseases, but now usually restricted to pulmonary phthisis or consumption)

Burial

• Alexander was buried on April 1, 1895 in the family plot, reference number K1 201, at Belfast City Cemetery, Co. Antrim, Ireland.^[1]

Sources

1. ↑ Belfast City Council burial record for Alexander Gordon

• Irish Deaths 1864-1958
• lreland Select Births And Baptisms 1620-1911
• PRONI microfiche records of Tynan Church of Ireland Parish
• UK and Ireland Find a Grave Index 1300s-current memorial ID 184552415