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Gordon. Annie May, youngest daughter of William T. and Mary A. Gordon aged 4 months and 6 days. Funeral from parents residence, 411 10th street southwest, Sunday, June 18 at 2:30 o'clock. Relatives and friends respectfully invited to attend.

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Gordon. On Saturday, January 4, 1908 at his residence, 1206 11th street southeast, Charles S. Gordon, beloved son of Isabelle and the late Samuel Gordon. Funeral Tuesday, January 7 at 3 p.m. Relatives and friends invited to attend.

Gordon. On Monday, May 17, 1880, suddenly, Charles W. Gordon, aged 58 years. Funeral will take place from his late residence, No. 1114 F street northeast, Wednesday, May 19th, at 3 o'clock p.m. Friends and relatives are invited.

Gordon. Suddenly, Wednesday, May 30, 1928, at 7:05 p.m., at her residence, Effie Gertrude Gordon (nee Shelton), beloved wife of Alexander Gordon. Funeral from the residence of her brother, J.E. Shelton, 1241 E st. s.e., Saturday, June 2, at 3 p.m. Interment Congressional Cemetery.

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Gordon. Departed this life on the 23d inst., Mrs. Ellen Gordon, aged 23 years, wife of J.O. Gordon. Funeral will take place Wednesday at 2 o'clock p.m. to which the relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend. Residence 208 G street n.w.

Gordon Suddenly, on Tuesday, November 18, 1902, at 12 p.m., Emanuel Gordon, in the eightieth year of his age. Funeral from the late residence, 635 G street southeast, on Friday, November 21, at 2 p.m. Relatives and friends respectfully invited to attend.

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Gordon. On July 10, 1889, Florence M., daughter of Emanuel and Mariah Gordon, aged 20 years and 5 months.
     Dear mother, I am going home
     I am not, as you think, dead
     'Tis those on earth in darkness roam
     The angels hath me to Heaven led.
     Hark! mother, death has its sting.
     Oh! how pretty the angels sing
     They call me, motheR so, farewell
     I hear their voices in Heaven ringing.
          Her Parents.
Funeral to take place from the residence of her parents, No. 906 G street southeast, Sunday, July 14, at 4 p.m. Relatives and friends invited to attend.

Gordon. Entered into rest, November 11, 1897 at 10:30 a.m., George Goodall Gordon in the 43d year of his age. Funeral from his late residence, No. 920 M street southeast, Sunday, November 14 at 2 p.m. Friends and relatives invited to attend. Interment at Congressional Cemetery.

Gordan. On the 11th of August of the typhoid fever, in the 15th year of his age, George W. Gordan, youngest son of Maria and James Gordan.      Peaceful be thy silent slumber,
     Peaceful in thy grave so low
     Thou no more wilt join our number,
     Thou no more our songs shalt know.

     Yet again we hope to meet thee,
     When the day of life is fled
     Then, in heaven, with joy to greet thee,
     Where no farewell tear is shed.
All friends and relatives are invited to attend his funeral this (Wednesday) evening, at 4 o'clock p.m.

Gordon, Harry L. Suddenly, on Sunday, November 11, 1934, at Philadelphia, Pa., Harry L., the youngest son of the late Joseph T. and Sarah A. Gordon. Funeral from the chapel of P.A. Taltavull, 436 7th st. s.w. Wednesday, November 14, at 2 p.m. Relatives and friends invited. Interment Congressional Cemetery. (Alexandria, Va., papers please copy.)

Gordon. Henry A. Gordon, Ph.D., of Arlington VA on Monday, Nov. 29, 1993 at Washington Hospital Center son of Mae Mace of Annandale, VA and the late Leo Gordon; brother of the late David H. Gordon, Michael H. Gordon of Richboro, PA, and Daniel I. Gordon of Washington DC. Also survived by one niece, three nephews, many loving friends and his beloved Siberian Husky, Kate. Graveside services will be held at 10 am., Friday, Dec. 3, 1993 at Congressional Cemetery, 1801 E St. SE, Washington DC. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Project Inform, 1965 Market St., San Francisco, CA 94103.

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Gordon. On Saturday, July 31, at 8 p.m., Henri L., beloved husband of Edna Hauser Gordon and youngest son of Alexander Gordon, sr., and the late Mary Ferns Gordon. Funeral from his late residence, 1729 1st street northwest, Tuesday, August 3, at 1 p.m.

Gordon, Isaac O. On Thursday, January 14, 1937, at the Masonic and Eastern Star Home, Isaac O. Gordon, beloved husband of Laura Gordon. Services at the S.H. Hines Co. funeral home, 2901 14th st. n.w., Saturday, January 16, at 2 p.m. Relatives and friends invited. Interment Congressional Cemetery.

Gordon. On Saturday, April 22, 1916 at 9:05 a.m., Isabella Gordon, widow of the late Samuel Gordon, aged 78 years. Funeral Monday, April 24 at 3 p.m. from her late residence, 2228 Nichols Avenue, Anacostia, DC. Interment at Congressional Cemetery.

Gordon. On the 12th instant at 9:30 p.m., James A. Gordon, aged 50 years. The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock from his late residence on M street between 9 and 10th, Navy Yard, to which the friends of the family are invited to attend.

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Gordon, James A. June 10, 1929, 6:45 p.m. at George Washington University Hospital, James A., beloved husband of Annie M. Gordon (nee Weeser). Funeral Thursday, June 12, 2 p.m. from his late residence, 712 G street s.w. Interment Congressional Cemetery. Relatives and friends invited.

Gordon, James A. A special communication of Hope Lodge No. 20, F.A.A.M. is hereby called for the purpose of attending the funeral of our late brother, James A. Gordon, on Thursday, June 13, 1929 at 1 o'clock p.m.
     William Lamar, Master
          Attest: Paul B. Elgan Secy.

Gordon. On Tuesday the 13th inst. of consumption after a lingering illness, James H. Gordon, aged 32 years. The relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend his funeral on tomorrow the 15th inst. at 4 o'clock p.m. from his late residence, on 7th street east, between H and I streets south.

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Gordon. In this city, on the 23d instant, Jane Gordon, relict of the late George Gordon, aged 82 years. Her friends and acquaintances are requested to attend her funeral this (Tuesday) afternoon, at 3 o'clock, from the residence of her son, James Gordon, near the Navy Yard.

Gordon. On the morning of January 12, 1884, after a long and painful illness which he bore with Christian fortitude and resignation, John Gordon, in the 62d year of his age.
     Oh could we call our father back
     From death’s cold embrace
     For ne’er again can another
     Fill up his vacant place.
     No never again another
     In this cold world be found,
     With hearts so warm and gentle
     And voice of loving sound.
     Oh he was so kind and gentle,
     How can we give him up
     How can we still live on and drink
     From such a bitter cup.
          By His Children
Funeral will take place from his late residence, No. 1012 M street southeast, on Tuesday, January 15th at 2:30 o’clock p.m. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend.

Gordon. On Monday, August 11, 1884 at 5 o'clock p.m., John H., son of John and Sarah J. Gordon, aged 32 years 1 month and 3 days. Funeral will take place from the residence of his parents, 1012 M street southeast on Wednesday, August 13th, at 4 o'clock p.m. Friends and relatives are respectfully invited to attend.

Gordon. On Friday, November 15, 1912 at 11:45 p.m., Joseph H. Gordon, son of the late Joseph T. and Sarah A. Gordon. Funeral Monday, November 18 at 2:30 p.m. from the residence of his sister, Mrs. J. Ferris, 813 G street s.w.

Gordon. On Thursday, May 7, 1908 at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. W.D. Clark, 220 8th street southeast, Joseph T. Gordon, husband of the late Sarah A. Gordon (nee Myers). Funeral Sunday, May 10 at 3 p.m. from his late residence, 220 8th street southeast. Relatives and friends invited (Baltimore and Alexandria papers please copy).

Gordon. On Thursday, the 16th inst. of diphtheria, Katie E., only child of James H. and Mary J. Gordon, aged 3 years and 6 months.
     The tenderest tie the heart can ever know,
     By this event is severed at a blow
     The bud of promise, hope of many years,
     Is thus dissolved in one vast flood of tears.
     Her beauteous form, her lively infant mind,
     To part with her, how hard to be resigned
     A first born--a lovely only child,
     Oh, poignant grief most frantically wild.
     Her parents and grandparents steeped in woe,
     For consolation whither shall they go
     Oh, God who gave and who has taken away
     Vouchsafe to lighten this their darkest day.
The friends of the family are invited to attend her funeral, from the residence of her parents, No. 418 G street east, on Sunday, the 19th inst., at 2 o'clock p.m.

Gordon, Laura. On Friday, November 27, 1942, at Masonic and Eastern Star Home, Laura Gordon, wife of the late Isaac Gordon. Services at the S.H. Hines Co. funeral home, 2901 14th st. nw., on Monday, November 30, at 11 a.m. Interment Congressional Cemetery.

Gordon. Yesterday, Lizzie F. Gordon, in the 13th year of her age. Her funeral will take place from the residence of her mother, Mrs. Alfred B. Thruston, at 2 o'clock, p.m., this day. The friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend.

Gordon. Suddenly, in Brooklyn, N.Y., on Friday, October 23, 1903, Etta, wife of Hugh F. Gordon (nee Inglehart). Funeral services Tuesday morning, October 27, at 9 o'clock, at St. Peter's Church. The remains can be seen at the residence of her sister-in-law, Mrs. W.D. Clark, 233 9th street southeast.

* * * Removed to Glenwood Cemetery, DC, 7 May 1864 * * *

Gordon. On the 8th instant, at 12 m., after a severe and lingering illness of typhoid fever, M. Florence, second daughter of George and Eliza A. Gordon, aged sixteen years and eight months. Her funeral will take place tomorrow (Tuesday) afternoon, at half past two o'clock, from the residence of her parents, 432 Massachusetts between 6th and 7th streets. The friends and relatives of the family are invited to attend.

Gordon. On Wednesday, May 1, 1918 at 11:17 p.m .at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Sarah Ruark, 82 T street northwest, Margaret A., widow of William Gordon and mother of Mrs. Ida Ferber, Mrs. Sarah Ruark, Mrs. Mary Uber, Walter Gordon and Bernard Gordon. Funeral (private) from the above residence on Saturday, May 4 at 2 p.m. Interment at Congressional Cemetery.

Gordon. On Friday, 26th inst., Mrs Maria Gordon, aged 57 years. The friends and acquaintances of the family are respectfully invited to attend her funeral from her late residence, 412 G street south on Sunday 28th inst. at 2 1/2 o'clock p.m.

Gordon. Suddenly on Saturday, January 19, 1901 at 4:35 a.m., Maria Elizabeth, beloved wife of Emanuel Gordon in her 77th year.
     Oh death, how cruel was the dart
     How sad, how sorrowful the blow.
     That brought destruction to our hearts
     And bade the tears of anguish flow.
          By Her Children
Funeral Tuesday, January 22 at 2 o'clock. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend.

Gordon. On Augut 1, 1918, Martha Jane (nee Gibson), beloved wife of Robert M. Gordon and beloved daughter of Kate and the late James Gibson. Funeral from her late residence, 923 25th street northwest. Relatives and friends invited.

Gordon. On Saturday evening, 6th instant, Mary Ann Robinson, youngest daughter of Charles H. and Elizabeth E. Gordon, aged three years six months and twenty-one days. Funeral to take place on this (Monday) 8th instant, at 2 o'clock. Residence, Virginia avenue, near 8th street, Navy Yard.

Gordon, Mary B. On Sunday, August 2, 1942, at 2:30 p.m., Mary B. Gordon, beloved daughter of the late Alexander Gordon and Mary F. Gordon. Services at the S.H. Hines Co. funeral home, 2901 14th st. n.w., on Tuesday, August 4, at 3 p.m. Interment private.

Gordon, Mary B. A special meeting of Esther Chapter, No. 5, O.E.S., is called for Tuesday, August 4, 1942, at 2 p.m., at the Masonic Temple, 13th st. and N.Y. ave. n.w., for the purpose of conducting Eastern Star services for our late sister, Mary B. Gordon. By order of the worthy matron.
     Mildred R. Shafer, Sec.

Gordon. On the 25th inst. of scarlet fever, Mary Emma, daughter of Henry L. and M.J. Gordon, aged 7 years 6 months.

Gordon, Mary Esther. On Thursday, April 25, 1957, Mary Esther Gordon of 4611 Amherst rd., College Park, Md., beloved wife of the late William W. Gordon, mother of Mrs. Myrtelle Gordon Oemeny, grandmother of W. Gordon Oemeny. Funeral from the W.W. Deal Funeral Home, 4812 Georgia ave. n.w., on Saturday, April 27, at 11:45 a.m. Interment Congressional Cemetery.

Gordon. On Friday, June 23, 1911 at 5:45 a.m., Mary Fearns, beloved wife of Alexander Gordon. Funeral from her late residence, 127 6th street northeast, Monday, June 26 at 10:30 a.m. Interment private.

Gordon. On the 8th inst., Nettie beloved daughter of Mary Jane and the late James R. Gordon.
     Oh! God who gave and who hath taken away

Vouchsafe to lighten this my darkest day.
The friends and acquaintances of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral from 508 8th street southeast, on Friday evening at 3 o'clock.

Gordon. On the 8th inst., Nettie beloved daughter of Mary Jane and the late James R. Gordon.
     Oh! God who gave and who hath taken away

Vouchsafe to lighten this my darkest day.
The friends and acquaintances of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral from 508 8th street southeast, on Friday evening at 3 o'clock.

Gordon. On Thursday, April 9, 1891, at 2 o'clock p.m., Rebecca A. Gordon, wife of the late James A. Gordon, in the 77th year of her age. Funeral from her late residence, No. 920 M street southeast, Saturday at 2 o'clock p.m. Relatives and friends invited to attend.

Gordon. On Monday, August 27, 1877, at 5 1/4 o'clock, Sarah A., beloved wife of Charles W. Gordon, aged 65 years.
     When we at death must part,
     How keen, how deep the pain
     But we shall still be joined in heart,
     And hope to meet again.
          By Her Husband
Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend her funeral from her late residence, No. 1114 F street northeast, Wednesday evening at 3 o'clock.

Gordon. After a long and painful illness, which she bore with Christian fortitude, Sarah A., beloved wife of Joseph T Gordon.
     Tears and flowers, best tribute we pay,
     In memory of one who's passed away.
     A wife, a friend, whom God thought best
     To take from this world to be at rest.

     Fade not, sweet emblem of purity,
     For fresh in our hearts her image shall be,
     Till He in His wisdowm shall call us away,
     To meet in the realms of endless day.
Funeral from her late residence, 919 D street southwest, Thursday, June 16, at 3 o'clock p.m. Relatives and friends respectfully invited to attend. (Baltimore and Alexandria papers please copy).

Gordon. On Saturday, May 13, 1899 at 11 o'clock p.m., at her residence, 1018 S. Carolina avenue southeast, Sarah J., widow of the late John Gordon. Funeral Tuesday, May 16 at 3 o'cllock p.m. Relatives and friends are invited to attend.

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Gordon, Waler T., Sr. On Friday, November 15, 1957, Walter T. Gordon, Sr., beloved husband of Eva Raley Gordon father of Roy, Walter Jr., Millard and Gilbert Gordon Lillian Harper and Eva Dodson. Friends may call at the Robert A. Mattingly Funeral Home, 131 11th street southeast, where prayers will be offered on Monday, November 18 at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends invited. Interment Congressional cemetery.

Gordon. Last evening after a short illness, in the 43d year of his age, William Gordon, Esq., for several years past a Clerk in the War Department. The deceased was a native of Northumberland County, Va. His friends are requested to attend his funeral from his late residence on Capitol Hill, tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock.

Gordon. William E. Gordon, beloved husband of Margaret A. Gordon, on October 18, 1887 at 4 p.m. after a painful illness aged 40 years. Funeral from his residence, No. 1013 South Carolina avenue southeast, Thursday, October 20 at 3 o'clock p.m.

Gordon. On Thursday, October 12, 1916, at 10:30 a.m., at his residence, 1412 K street southeast, W.T. Gordon, beloved husband of Anna H. Gordon. Funeral Saturday, October 14, at 2 p.m., from above residence. Interment Congressional cemetery.

Gordon. Wednesday, June 23, 1926, at 12:50 a.m., at his residence, 1700 1st st. n.e., William W. Gordon. Survived by his wife, Mary M. and daughter, Myrtelle M. Gordon. Funeral Friday at 2:30 pm. From his late residence. Interment private.

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Gordon. On the 6th inst., Willie Arnold, infant son of James H. and Mary Jane Gordon, aged 1 year 21 days. "The Lord gave and the Lord hath taketh away blessed be the name of the Lord." The friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend his funeral from the residence of Mrs. Arnold, 7th st. east at 3 o'clock on Sunday evening, December 7.