"Remember me in the family tree
My name, my day, my strife;
Then I'll ride upon the wings of time
And live an endless life."
- Linda Goetsch
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Familial Relation: Husband of 2nd Grand Aunt
- Luana Dawn Alger, 13 Jul 2017
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Husband of Lucy Elizabeth Alger, a daughter of Elias Roy "Leroy" and Mary Frances (Pettit) Alger, whom he married on 25 Dec 1901 in Westmoreland County, PA; Father of Minnie, John, Mamie, James, Marie and Joseph; Brother of William Franklin McIntyre Sr
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Gordon's Life
Gordon's parents are unknown. He was first documented on 8 Jun 1880 in the Jackson, Rappahannock County, VA home of a 40 year old farmer and his 38 year old wife, John A. and Mary V. Alexander. Gordon, who was noted to have some kind of disability, had been "bound out" to this couple (please see explanation of this at the bottom portion of this memorial).
On 7 Jun 1900, we find Gordon, age 27, living in the Dranesville, Fairfax County, Virginia home of his 36 year old brother, William, William's wife and 4 children. William and Gordon were both employed as farm laborers.
On 12 Sep 1918, Gordon, now age 44, next registers for the World War I Selective Service. He is residing with his wife and family in Boonsboro, Washington County, MD, where he also is employed as a farm laborer.
On 2 Jan 1920, Gordon and Lucy are residing in Beaver Creek, Washington County, MD. They have 4 children in the home: John, (who is incorrectly documented as George), Mamie, James and Marie (who is mentioned by her middle name of Molly). Gordon supports the family working as a laborer in a furniture factory.
The 1920 U.S. Census is the last record found of Gordon in life. Lucy would next be enumerated in 1930 as a widow, living as a lodger with their son, Joseph, in Hauvers, Frederick County, MD. She'd remarry in 1935, move to PA by 1940, again become widowed and move to NJ where she remained until she passed away in 1969.
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"Binding Out" the Children
Throughout the 1800's, orphans or children from families that were unable to care for them were apprenticed to learn a trade. Families would occasionally do it on their own, but this often became a matter for the County courts. Once children were "bound out," they were expected to obey the adults they were bound to and, in return, they would be fed, clothed and taught a trade. Boys would be taught the skill set of the tradesman (i.e. farming, blacksmith, cobbler, butcher, baker, etc) and girls were domesticated by the tradesman's wife. Regardless of the child's age, courts often required that he/she remain until the age of twenty-one.
Because it was not uncommon for a widow/widower to have at least some of his/her children fostered to various craftsmen or farmers, they developed an effective way to keep their offspring out of the magistrate. Widows/widowers with children quickly remarried, sometimes taking an available sibling of their recently departed spouse as their new spouse. This makes sense in that both parties had a vested interest in preserving their kinsfolk.
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Disclaimer:
All pertinent information I have included here can be verified by U.S. Federal Census Records for the family in conjunction with various public records, including any documents I may upload to this memorial.
Though I can not prove with 100% certainty that this family's composition and relation status is as I display it to be, I can say that the circumstantial evidence weighs very heavily in favor of the accuracy of these stated familial connections.
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My name, my day, my strife;
Then I'll ride upon the wings of time
And live an endless life."
- Linda Goetsch
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Familial Relation: Husband of 2nd Grand Aunt
- Luana Dawn Alger, 13 Jul 2017
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Husband of Lucy Elizabeth Alger, a daughter of Elias Roy "Leroy" and Mary Frances (Pettit) Alger, whom he married on 25 Dec 1901 in Westmoreland County, PA; Father of Minnie, John, Mamie, James, Marie and Joseph; Brother of William Franklin McIntyre Sr
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Gordon's Life
Gordon's parents are unknown. He was first documented on 8 Jun 1880 in the Jackson, Rappahannock County, VA home of a 40 year old farmer and his 38 year old wife, John A. and Mary V. Alexander. Gordon, who was noted to have some kind of disability, had been "bound out" to this couple (please see explanation of this at the bottom portion of this memorial).
On 7 Jun 1900, we find Gordon, age 27, living in the Dranesville, Fairfax County, Virginia home of his 36 year old brother, William, William's wife and 4 children. William and Gordon were both employed as farm laborers.
On 12 Sep 1918, Gordon, now age 44, next registers for the World War I Selective Service. He is residing with his wife and family in Boonsboro, Washington County, MD, where he also is employed as a farm laborer.
On 2 Jan 1920, Gordon and Lucy are residing in Beaver Creek, Washington County, MD. They have 4 children in the home: John, (who is incorrectly documented as George), Mamie, James and Marie (who is mentioned by her middle name of Molly). Gordon supports the family working as a laborer in a furniture factory.
The 1920 U.S. Census is the last record found of Gordon in life. Lucy would next be enumerated in 1930 as a widow, living as a lodger with their son, Joseph, in Hauvers, Frederick County, MD. She'd remarry in 1935, move to PA by 1940, again become widowed and move to NJ where she remained until she passed away in 1969.
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"Binding Out" the Children
Throughout the 1800's, orphans or children from families that were unable to care for them were apprenticed to learn a trade. Families would occasionally do it on their own, but this often became a matter for the County courts. Once children were "bound out," they were expected to obey the adults they were bound to and, in return, they would be fed, clothed and taught a trade. Boys would be taught the skill set of the tradesman (i.e. farming, blacksmith, cobbler, butcher, baker, etc) and girls were domesticated by the tradesman's wife. Regardless of the child's age, courts often required that he/she remain until the age of twenty-one.
Because it was not uncommon for a widow/widower to have at least some of his/her children fostered to various craftsmen or farmers, they developed an effective way to keep their offspring out of the magistrate. Widows/widowers with children quickly remarried, sometimes taking an available sibling of their recently departed spouse as their new spouse. This makes sense in that both parties had a vested interest in preserving their kinsfolk.
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Disclaimer:
All pertinent information I have included here can be verified by U.S. Federal Census Records for the family in conjunction with various public records, including any documents I may upload to this memorial.
Though I can not prove with 100% certainty that this family's composition and relation status is as I display it to be, I can say that the circumstantial evidence weighs very heavily in favor of the accuracy of these stated familial connections.
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"Remember me in the family tree
My name, my day, my strife;
Then I'll ride upon the wings of time
And live an endless life."
- Linda Goetsch
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Familial Relation: Husband of 2nd Grand Aunt
- Luana Dawn Alger, 13 Jul 2017
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Husband of Lucy Elizabeth Alger, a daughter of Elias Roy "Leroy" and Mary Frances (Pettit) Alger, whom he married on 25 Dec 1901 in Westmoreland County, PA; Father of Minnie, John, Mamie, James, Marie and Joseph; Brother of William Franklin McIntyre Sr
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Gordon's Life
Gordon's parents are unknown. He was first documented on 8 Jun 1880 in the Jackson, Rappahannock County, VA home of a 40 year old farmer and his 38 year old wife, John A. and Mary V. Alexander. Gordon, who was noted to have some kind of disability, had been "bound out" to this couple (please see explanation of this at the bottom portion of this memorial).
On 7 Jun 1900, we find Gordon, age 27, living in the Dranesville, Fairfax County, Virginia home of his 36 year old brother, William, William's wife and 4 children. William and Gordon were both employed as farm laborers.
On 12 Sep 1918, Gordon, now age 44, next registers for the World War I Selective Service. He is residing with his wife and family in Boonsboro, Washington County, MD, where he also is employed as a farm laborer.
On 2 Jan 1920, Gordon and Lucy are residing in Beaver Creek, Washington County, MD. They have 4 children in the home: John, (who is incorrectly documented as George), Mamie, James and Marie (who is mentioned by her middle name of Molly). Gordon supports the family working as a laborer in a furniture factory.
The 1920 U.S. Census is the last record found of Gordon in life. Lucy would next be enumerated in 1930 as a widow, living as a lodger with their son, Joseph, in Hauvers, Frederick County, MD. She'd remarry in 1935, move to PA by 1940, again become widowed and move to NJ where she remained until she passed away in 1969.
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"Binding Out" the Children
Throughout the 1800's, orphans or children from families that were unable to care for them were apprenticed to learn a trade. Families would occasionally do it on their own, but this often became a matter for the County courts. Once children were "bound out," they were expected to obey the adults they were bound to and, in return, they would be fed, clothed and taught a trade. Boys would be taught the skill set of the tradesman (i.e. farming, blacksmith, cobbler, butcher, baker, etc) and girls were domesticated by the tradesman's wife. Regardless of the child's age, courts often required that he/she remain until the age of twenty-one.
Because it was not uncommon for a widow/widower to have at least some of his/her children fostered to various craftsmen or farmers, they developed an effective way to keep their offspring out of the magistrate. Widows/widowers with children quickly remarried, sometimes taking an available sibling of their recently departed spouse as their new spouse. This makes sense in that both parties had a vested interest in preserving their kinsfolk.
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Disclaimer:
All pertinent information I have included here can be verified by U.S. Federal Census Records for the family in conjunction with various public records, including any documents I may upload to this memorial.
Though I can not prove with 100% certainty that this family's composition and relation status is as I display it to be, I can say that the circumstantial evidence weighs very heavily in favor of the accuracy of these stated familial connections.
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My name, my day, my strife;
Then I'll ride upon the wings of time
And live an endless life."
- Linda Goetsch
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Familial Relation: Husband of 2nd Grand Aunt
- Luana Dawn Alger, 13 Jul 2017
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Husband of Lucy Elizabeth Alger, a daughter of Elias Roy "Leroy" and Mary Frances (Pettit) Alger, whom he married on 25 Dec 1901 in Westmoreland County, PA; Father of Minnie, John, Mamie, James, Marie and Joseph; Brother of William Franklin McIntyre Sr
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Gordon's Life
Gordon's parents are unknown. He was first documented on 8 Jun 1880 in the Jackson, Rappahannock County, VA home of a 40 year old farmer and his 38 year old wife, John A. and Mary V. Alexander. Gordon, who was noted to have some kind of disability, had been "bound out" to this couple (please see explanation of this at the bottom portion of this memorial).
On 7 Jun 1900, we find Gordon, age 27, living in the Dranesville, Fairfax County, Virginia home of his 36 year old brother, William, William's wife and 4 children. William and Gordon were both employed as farm laborers.
On 12 Sep 1918, Gordon, now age 44, next registers for the World War I Selective Service. He is residing with his wife and family in Boonsboro, Washington County, MD, where he also is employed as a farm laborer.
On 2 Jan 1920, Gordon and Lucy are residing in Beaver Creek, Washington County, MD. They have 4 children in the home: John, (who is incorrectly documented as George), Mamie, James and Marie (who is mentioned by her middle name of Molly). Gordon supports the family working as a laborer in a furniture factory.
The 1920 U.S. Census is the last record found of Gordon in life. Lucy would next be enumerated in 1930 as a widow, living as a lodger with their son, Joseph, in Hauvers, Frederick County, MD. She'd remarry in 1935, move to PA by 1940, again become widowed and move to NJ where she remained until she passed away in 1969.
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"Binding Out" the Children
Throughout the 1800's, orphans or children from families that were unable to care for them were apprenticed to learn a trade. Families would occasionally do it on their own, but this often became a matter for the County courts. Once children were "bound out," they were expected to obey the adults they were bound to and, in return, they would be fed, clothed and taught a trade. Boys would be taught the skill set of the tradesman (i.e. farming, blacksmith, cobbler, butcher, baker, etc) and girls were domesticated by the tradesman's wife. Regardless of the child's age, courts often required that he/she remain until the age of twenty-one.
Because it was not uncommon for a widow/widower to have at least some of his/her children fostered to various craftsmen or farmers, they developed an effective way to keep their offspring out of the magistrate. Widows/widowers with children quickly remarried, sometimes taking an available sibling of their recently departed spouse as their new spouse. This makes sense in that both parties had a vested interest in preserving their kinsfolk.
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Disclaimer:
All pertinent information I have included here can be verified by U.S. Federal Census Records for the family in conjunction with various public records, including any documents I may upload to this memorial.
Though I can not prove with 100% certainty that this family's composition and relation status is as I display it to be, I can say that the circumstantial evidence weighs very heavily in favor of the accuracy of these stated familial connections.
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