Martha (?)

F, b. say 1769
  • Last Edited: 17 Jul 2001
  • (Bride) Marriage*: Groom=David Davis Eaves
  • (Deceased) Death*:
  • Married Name: Eaves
  • (Child) Birth*: say 1769

Family: David Davis Eaves b. c 1767

Solomon Eaves

M, b. circa 1775
  • Last Edited: 1 Oct 2001
  • (Deceased) Death*:
  • Biography*: This writer has no proof that Solomon was the son of Graves Eaves II. He is listed here as speculation, only.
  • (Child) Birth*: circa 1775
  • (Groom) Marriage*: 6 January 1826; Bride=Sally Williams
  • (resident) Census*: 1840; Weakley Co., Tennessee

Family 1:

Family 2: Sally Williams b. s 1777

John Strong

M, b. 15 December 1807, d. 20 April 1892
  • Last Edited: 31 Dec 2006

Family: Mary Allen b. 16 Apr 1826, d. 10 Jan 1909

Mary Allen

F, b. 16 April 1826, d. 10 January 1909
  • Last Edited: 31 Dec 2006
  • (Child) Birth*: 16 April 1826
  • (Bride) Marriage*: 10 March 1844; Groom=John Strong
  • Married Name: 10 March 1844; Strong
  • (Deceased) Death*: 10 January 1909

Family: John Strong b. 15 Dec 1807, d. 20 Apr 1892

Ross Lafayette Vaughn

M, b. 14 June 1903, d. 10 May 1975
  • Last Edited: 6 Oct 2000
  • (Child) Birth*: 14 June 1903
  • (Deceased) Death*: 10 May 1975

Samuel David Vaughn

M, b. 24 May 1906, d. 16 September 1984
  • Last Edited: 18 Aug 2016

George Robert Vaughn

M, b. 22 August 1908, d. 16 March 1987
  • Last Edited: 6 Oct 2000
  • (Child) Birth*: 22 August 1908
  • (Deceased) Death*: 16 March 1987

Katie Irene Vaughn

F, b. 15 July 1910, d. 31 August 1989
  • Last Edited: 6 Oct 2000
  • (Child) Birth*: 15 July 1910
  • (Bride) Marriage*: 1927; Groom=M. Masden
  • Married Name: 1927; Masden
  • (Deceased) Death*: 31 August 1989

Family: M. Masden b. s 1908

Lee Roy Vaughn

M, b. 15 March 1913, d. 2 October 1951
  • Last Edited: 6 Oct 2000
  • (Child) Birth*: 15 March 1913
  • (Deceased) Death*: 2 October 1951

Ollie Thomas Vaughn

M, b. 21 January 1915, d. 15 February 1975
  • Last Edited: 6 Oct 2000
  • (Child) Birth*: 21 January 1915
  • (Deceased) Death*: 15 February 1975

Alma Lucille Vaughn

F, b. 1 April 1922, d. 14 May 1958
  • Last Edited: 6 Oct 2000
  • (Child) Birth*: 1 April 1922
  • (Deceased) Death*: 14 May 1958

Gordon Hoyt Vaughn

M, b. 13 May 1926, d. 17 August 1981
  • Last Edited: 6 Oct 2000
  • (Child) Birth*: 13 May 1926
  • (Deceased) Death*: 17 August 1981

Walter Jackson Vaughn

M, b. 17 September 1931, d. 3 August 1992
  • Last Edited: 6 Oct 2000
  • (Child) Birth*: 17 September 1931
  • (Deceased) Death*: 3 August 1992

Robert Leon Gordon1

M, b. 15 July 1914, d. 7 April 2002
  • Last Edited: 28 Nov 2013
  • (Child) Birth*: 15 July 1914
  • (Groom) Marriage*: 12 August 1934; Bride=Sarah Rachel Couch
  • (Groom) Marriage*: 8 September 1939; Bride=Verna Dorothy Bryce
  • (Deceased) Death*: 7 April 2002; Henry Co., Georgia
  • Biography*: Robert was the Director of Administrative Services for Emory University in Atlanta. Six of his children are graduates of Emory.
    .
    Robert Leon Gordon, age 87 of McDonough, Georgia, passed away at Henry Medical Center on Sunday, April 7, 2002. Mr. Gordon was born July 15, 1914 in Alexander City, Alabama. His parents were Odessa Pearl Trussell Gordon and Emmett Robert
    Gordon.
    .
    He was preceded in death by his two brothers, William David Gordon and Melvin Trussell Gordon. His first wife, Sarah Rachel Couch Gordon died in 1936 and his second wife, Verna Dorothy Bryce Gordon, died in 1989. Robert and Verna were happily married for 50 years and celebrated their Golden Anniversary two months before her death.
    .
    Mr. Gordon is survived by his sister and brother in-law, Geneva and Frederick Mott of Towson, Maryland; his sisters in-law, Ruby Gordon of Lynn Haven, FL; Joyce Stephens of Jonesboro, GA; Agnes and Cliff Black of Decatur, GA, and Margaret Bryce of Atlanta, GA; his three sons and their wives, Robert and JoAnn Gordon of Ellenwood, GA; Dr. Steven and Laura Gordon of Macon, GA, an! d Mark and Mary Jane Gordon of Lawrenceville, GA; his six daughters and their husbands, Jean and Jan Schoonhoven of Piedmont, AL; Gail and Paul East of McDonough, GA; Diane and Doug Stephens of Atlanta, GA; Linda and Ed Clark of Decatur, GA; Janet and Tom Gray of Decatur, GA, and Sharon and Pete Hottell of Lawrenceville, GA. Mr. Gordon is also survived by nineteen grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
    .
    During World War II, Mr. Gordon proudly served with the United States Merchant Marines and was awarded Combat Area Zone Medals for his participation. He was presented with the Cross of Military Service by the Henry County United Daughters of the Confederacy Chapter 2411 and was recognized for his service by the William McIntosh Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution at their Christmas luncheon in December.
    .
    Mr. Gordon retired from Emory University, where he was Director of Administrative Services. Six! of his nine children and one granddaughter hold degrees from t! hat institution. After retirement, he was free to pursue his favorite hobbies: traveling, gardening, fishing, and searching for Native American Artifacts. He taught all of his children how to love and respect nature, geography, and music. He was a member of St. Augustine of Canterbury Episcopal Church in Morrow, GA., the American Legion, Tech High School Alumni Association and Project Liberty Ship.
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    Funeral services will be Wednesday, April 10, 2002 at St. Augustine of Canterbury Episcopal Church in Morrow. Interment, Fairview Memorial Gardens. Visitation Tuesday, 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Horis A. Ward, Fairview Chapel. 770-474-1231.

Family 1: Sarah Rachel Couch b. 12 Aug 1916, d. 24 Apr 1936

Family 2: Verna Dorothy Bryce b. 20 Sep 1919, d. 21 Nov 1989

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Sarah Rachel Couch

F, b. 12 August 1916, d. 24 April 1936
  • Last Edited: 6 Oct 2000
  • (Child) Birth*: 12 August 1916
  • (Bride) Marriage*: 12 August 1934; Groom=Robert Leon Gordon
  • Married Name: 12 August 1934; Gordon
  • (Deceased) Death*: 24 April 1936

Family: Robert Leon Gordon b. 15 Jul 1914, d. 7 Apr 2002

Verna Dorothy Bryce

F, b. 20 September 1919, d. 21 November 1989
  • Last Edited: 6 Oct 2000

Family: Robert Leon Gordon b. 15 Jul 1914, d. 7 Apr 2002