GORDON, Azariah - Putnam

GORDON, Azariah farmer and stock raiser, Sec 18, PO Farmington Fulton Co ILL son of Anderson and nancy Gordon, nee Rogers natives of Indiana. They immigrated to Henry County, Ill in Aug 1863 where they still reside. Azariah was born in Putnam County, Indiana on the 8 of March 1832. Married Miss America Denman, daughter of Isaac Denman; she was borni n Polk Co IN Oct 16, 1840. One child blessed their union, william Edgar born march 9, 1869. Mr. Gordon has represented the town as supervisor, also held the office of Justice of the Peace. Has 40 acres of land, valued at $2,000. Makes a specialty of fine stock. Owns some thorough bread short-horn cattle.