Clifford Wayne Gordon (1847 - 1864)

Born 1847 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States

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During the 1850 United States Census Dwelling #197, Family #209, 1. C Gordon (Charles, age 50, born in TN), is living in Washington, ward 5, Washington, District of Columbia, with his wife, 2. I Gordon (Julia, age 40, born in D C), and their children,

3. C Gordon (Virginia, Daughter, age 20, born in D C)

4. F Gordon (Florida, Daughter, age 18, born in D C)

5. L Gordon (Laura, Daughter, age 8, born in D C)

6. H Gordon (Harriet Daughter, age 5, born in D C)

7. C P Gordon (Clifford, Son, age 2, born in D C)

8. B Smith (Male, age 28, born in Delaware)

Charles and Julia are living in Washington D.C. Charles' occupation is "Clerk". Charles, Julia, Virginia and Florida can read and write. Laura has attended school during the year. Byard is Black.

During the 1860 United States Census Dwelling #1049, Family #1056, 1. Chas Gordon (age 72, born in MA), is living in 1st Ward Washington City, Washington, District of Columbia, with his wife, 2. Julia Gordon (age 54, born in D C), and their children,

3. Virginia Gordon (Daughter, age 27, born in D C)

4. Florida Gordon (Daughter, age 25, born in D C)

5. Laura H Gordon (Daughter, age 17, born in D C)

6. Harriett Gordon (Daughter, age 13, born in D C)

7. Clifford W Gordon (Son, age 12, born in D C)

8. Byard Smith (Male, age 50, born in Delaware)

Charles and Julia are living in Washington D.C. The Postal Office is located in Washington City, D.C. Charles' occupation is "C. Engineer". His Real Estate is valued at $10,000. and his Personal Estate at $800. Byard is the cook, he is reportedly black and not able to read and write. All other household members can read and write. Laura, Harriet and Clifford have attended school during the year.

Living two households away is Major Albert Smith (age 38) living with his family. Maj. Smith might be connected to how Florida met her future husband, Gen. Silas Casey.

Sources

• 1850 US Census: ["United States Census, 1850," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MX69-MRQ : 9 November 2014), F Gordon in household of C Gordon, Washington, ward 5, Washington, District of Columbia, United States; citing family 209, NARA microfilm publication M432 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).]

• 1860 US Census: ["United States Census, 1860", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MCVM-JB8 : 30 December 2015), Florida Gordon in entry for Chas Gordon, 1860.]

• Find A Grave Memorial# 97708993: [1]