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JORDAN

Picture of George Washington Jordan


Tabitha Dorcas McCormick (b. 1815)(on the left)  married George Washington Jordan  (b.1814)and her daughter Mary Ann Jordan (b. 1852)(on the right).
 

James William Carter and wife Mary Ann Jordan

 

 

Tabitha was my Great, Great, Great Grandmother and the daughter of some of the earliest settlers in the Indianapolis area.

Mary Ann Jordan was my Great, Great grandmother who married James W. Carter

Tabitha Dorcas McCormick married George Washington Jordan (b.1814)
Georges parents were Aquilla Jordan Jr. (b.1783)  who married Elizabeth Curtis in 1813
Aquilla and Elizabeth were both born in Virginia, and both died in Hendricks Co. Indiana
I don't have much info about Aquilla Jordan Sr.

 

Mary Ann JORDAN parents were George Washington JORDAN & Dorcas Tabitha MCCORMICK (she first married Abraham SMOCK)
George W. JORDAN parents were Aquilla JORDAN II & Elizabeth CURTIS
Aquilla JORDAN II father was Aquilla JORDAN Sr. & (mother's name unknown)

Descendants of Aquilla Jordan

 

Generation No. 1

1. SR. AQUILLA1 JORDAN

Notes for SR. AQUILLA JORDAN:

Aquilla was a planter of Botetourt Co, VA and a patriot of the revolutionary war, He lived through the gallant struggle and died in peace at his home.

Child of SR. AQUILLA JORDAN is:

2. i. JR AQUILLA2 JORDAN II, b. 1783, Bedford Co. VA; d. 08 Jan 1843, Hendricks Co. IN.

 

Generation No. 2

2. JR AQUILLA2 JORDAN II (AQUILLA1) was born 1783 in Bedford Co. VA, and died 08 Jan 1843 in Hendricks Co. IN. He married ELIZABETH CURTIS 20 Dec 1813 in Bedford Co. VA. She was born 17 Apr 1773 in Bedford Co. VA, and died 02 Dec 1846 in Hendricks Co. IN.

Notes for JR AQUILLA JORDAN II:

born on the old plantation

More About JR AQUILLA JORDAN II:

Burial: Spring Hill Cem, Hendricks Co. IN

More About ELIZABETH CURTIS:

Burial: Spring Hill Cem, Hendricks Co. IN

Children of AQUILLA JORDAN and ELIZABETH CURTIS are:

3. i. GEORGE WASHINGTON3 JORDAN, b. 08 May 1814, Botetourt Co. VA; d. 24 Jul 1885, Hendricks Co. IN.

ii. SOPHIA JORDAN, b. 04 Dec 1815, Bedford Co, PA; d. 05 Feb 1892, Nebraska.

iii. WILSON JORDAN, b. 1817; d. 1817.

iv. SUSANNAH JORDAN, b. 1818, VA; d. 05 May 1901, Hendricks Co IN.

v. ELIZA L JORDAN, b. 12 Oct 1822; d. 22 Oct 1883, Hendricks Co IN; m. WILLIAM SELCH, 18 Mar 1845, Hendricks Co. IN.

vi. ANDREW JORDAN, m. MARY ANN LIPE, 28 Mar 1850.

vii. JABEL JORDAN.

viii. AQUILLA JORDAN, b. 20 Aug 1830, OH; d. 1921; m. (1) AMANDA BUNTON, 15 Sep 1850, Hendricks Co. IN; m. (2) SARAH DUVAL, 20 Mar 1856, Hendricks Co. IN.

ix. ELIZABETH JORDAN, b. 20 Aug 1830, OH; d. 05 Feb 1902.

x. SARAH JANE JORDAN, m. JOSEPH CLARK.

xi. SAMUEL AQUILLA JORDAN, b. 24 Oct 1837; d. 25 Nov 1871; m. ANNE ELIZABETH DILLON, 1863.

 

Generation No. 3

3. GEORGE WASHINGTON3 JORDAN (AQUILLA2, AQUILLA1) was born 08 May 1814 in Botetourt Co. VA, and died 24 Jul 1885 in Hendricks Co. IN. He married DORCAS TABITHA MCCORMICK 22 Dec 1836 in Hendricks Co. IN, daughter of SAMUEL MCCORMICK and ELIZABETH CASE. She was born 31 Mar 1815 in Hendricks Co. IN, and died 26 Dec 1876 in Hendricks Co. IN.

Notes for GEORGE WASHINGTON JORDAN:

Born in Botetourt Co, left his native state at age 14, resided in Ohio for 2 years, then came to Hendricks Co, IN where he entered land from the government and aquired a compeetency. He married Tabitha McCormick, daughter of Samual McCormick.

More About GEORGE WASHINGTON JORDAN:

Burial: Spring Hill Cem, Hendricks Co. IN

Children of GEORGE JORDAN and DORCAS MCCORMICK are:

4. i. JOHN A4 JORDAN, b. 03 Nov 1843; d. 01 Apr 1905, Hendricks Co IN.

ii. WILLIAM T JORDAN, b. 1839; d. 1908; m. HESTER DARNALL, 19 Sep 1866, Hendricks Co. IN.

iii. SUSAN AMANDA JORDAN, b. 15 Feb 1841; m. WILLIAM MARK DILLON, 15 Apr 1869, Hendricks Co. IN.

5. iv. MARY ANN JORDAN, b. 30 Aug 1852, Hendricks Co. IN; d. 02 Jul 1926, Boone Co. IN.

 

Generation No. 4

4. JOHN A4 JORDAN (GEORGE WASHINGTON3, AQUILLA2, AQUILLA1) was born 03 Nov 1843, and died 01 Apr 1905 in Hendricks Co IN. He married AMELIA M DILLON 09 Jan 1870, daughter of MARK DILLON and SOPHIA MCCONN.

Notes for JOHN A JORDAN:

On AUgust 18th 1862, Mr Jordan enlisted in company H, ninety ninth Indiana volunteer infranty and served in the campagns of Kentucky, Tennessee, Mississippi, Arkansas, Georgea, North and South Carolina, and Virginia. He took an active part in the battles at Vicksburb, Jackson, Missionary Ridge, Germantown, Knoxville, Dayton, Chattanooga, and was in the Atlanta Campaign; also at Resaca, Kingston, New Hope Church, Altoona pass, Kenesaw Mountain, Marietta, Chattahoochie river, Jonesboro, and was with Sherman in his march to the sea; was at Fort McAllister, at Fayetteville and in a hundred skirmished beside; saw the city of Columbia burned; was at Raleigh NC when the war closed, and took part in the grand review at Washington D.C. He received his discharge June 5th 1865, and is and honored member of G.A.R. post no 451

Children of JOHN JORDAN and AMELIA DILLON are:

i. VIETTA J5 JORDAN.

ii. IDA B JORDAN.

iii. CARRIE E JORDAN.

iv. WILLIAM E JORDAN.

 

5. MARY ANN4 JORDAN (GEORGE WASHINGTON3, AQUILLA2, AQUILLA1) was born 30 Aug 1852 in Hendricks Co. IN, and died 02 Jul 1926 in Boone Co. IN. She married JAMES WILLIAM CARTER 19 Jun 1870 in Hendricks Co. IN, son of JEREMIAH CARTER and CATHERINE STORTS. He was born 28 Feb 1848 in Hendricks Co. IN, and died 13 Apr 1924 in Boone Co. IN.

More About MARY ANN JORDAN:

Burial: 04 Jul 1926, Oak Hill Cem. Boone Co. IN

More About JAMES WILLIAM CARTER:

Burial: 16 Apr 1924, Oak Hill Cem, Boone Co. IN

Occupation: Farmer

Children of MARY JORDAN and JAMES CARTER are:

6. i. FLORA DELLA5 CARTER, b. 09 Oct 1886, Boone Co. IN; d. 01 May 1978, Boone Co. IN.

ii. ALWILDA CARTER, b. 02 Jun 1871; d. 24 Dec 1958; m. ALONZO DILLON, 14 Feb 1897, Boone Co IN.

iii. AMANDA ELLEN CARTER, b. 01 Mar 1873; d. 17 May 1962; m. SIMON CLAYTON ACTON, 21 Mar 1894, Boone Co IN.

iv. GEORGE WARREN CARTER, b. 24 Apr 1875; d. Oct 1959; m. NINA KYGER BROWNLEE, 15 Aug 1897.

v. DAISY MYRTLE CARTER, b. 1880; d. 1953; m. JOHN A DICKERSON, 20 Nov 1902.

vi. W CORWIN CARTER, m. VEDNA PHELPS.

vii. ROY E CARTER, b. 27 Sep 1884; d. 23 Nov 1971; m. NELLIE PAYNE, 10 Jun 1905, Boone Co IN.

viii. CHALMER HOTHER CARTER, b. 16 Oct 1887; d. 11 May 1897.

ix. HARL CARTER, b. 03 Feb 1890; m. MINNIE HILAND, 26 Jan 1909, Hendricks Co. IN.

x. WYNONIA CARTER, b. 23 Oct 1892; d. 14 Dec 1892.

xi. JESSE RAE CARTER, b. 31 Jan 1894; d. 22 Dec 1930; m. MILLARD SHARP.

 

Generation No. 5

6. FLORA DELLA5 CARTER (MARY ANN4 JORDAN, GEORGE WASHINGTON3, AQUILLA2, AQUILLA1) was born 09 Oct 1886 in Boone Co. IN, and died 01 May 1978 in Boone Co. IN. She married WILLIAM HENRY DOSSETT, son of ROBERT DOSSETT and NANCY BEAL. He was born 09 Oct 1878 in Boone Co. IN, and died 17 Jan 1969 in Clinton Co. IN.

More About FLORA DELLA CARTER:

Burial: Greenlawn Cem, Clinton Co. IN

More About WILLIAM HENRY DOSSETT:

Occupation: Fencebuilder

Children of FLORA CARTER and WILLIAM DOSSETT are:

7. i. ERMA ELIZABETH6 DOSSETT, b. 14 Feb 1913, Boone Co IN.

8. ii. MARSHAL HENRY DOSSETT, b. 13 Apr 1886, Boone Co. IN; d. 26 Oct 1998, Brevard Co. FL.

9. iii. MERLE CHALMER DOSSETT, b. 16 Jan 1911, Boone Co IN; d. 06 Jun 1996, Houston TX.

10. iv. GENEVIE KATHERINE DOSSETT, b. 24 Sep 1919, Boone Co. IN; d. 27 Jan 1998, Boone Co. IN.

 

Generation No. 6

7. ERMA ELIZABETH6 DOSSETT (FLORA DELLA5 CARTER, MARY ANN4 JORDAN, GEORGE WASHINGTON3, AQUILLA2, AQUILLA1) was born 14 Feb 1913 in Boone Co IN. She married HAROLD GLENN GUNTLE, son of JAMES GUNTLE and MYRTLE HINTON. He was born 26 Apr 1912, and died 18 Sep 1986.

Children of ERMA DOSSETT and HAROLD GUNTLE are:

i. BOB7 GUNTLE, m. MERCEDES.

ii. JOE GUNTLE.

iii. PATRICIA GUNTLE, m. MICHAEL SWAYZE.

iv. SANDRA GUNTLE, m. DON MILLER.

 

8. MARSHAL HENRY6 DOSSETT (FLORA DELLA5 CARTER, MARY ANN4 JORDAN, GEORGE WASHINGTON3, AQUILLA2, AQUILLA1) was born 13 Apr 1886 in Boone Co. IN, and died 26 Oct 1998 in Brevard Co. FL. He married OPAL VELINA SWAILS 27 Jul 1929.

Children of MARSHAL DOSSETT and OPAL SWAILS are:

11. i. NANCY7 DOSSETT.

ii. JIM DOSSETT.

iii. BILL DOSSETT.

 

9. MERLE CHALMER6 DOSSETT (FLORA DELLA5 CARTER, MARY ANN4 JORDAN, GEORGE WASHINGTON3, AQUILLA2, AQUILLA1) was born 16 Jan 1911 in Boone Co IN, and died 06 Jun 1996 in Houston TX. He married HELEN DORIS GUNTLE 1932, daughter of JAMES GUNTLE and MYRTLE HINTON. She was born 20 Jan 1914, and died 11 May 1982.

Notes for MERLE CHALMER DOSSETT:

married 1932

Children of MERLE DOSSETT and HELEN GUNTLE are:

12. i. REX7 DOSSETT.

13. ii. VIRGINIA ANN DOSSETT, b. 14 Mar 1934.

 

10. GENEVIE KATHERINE6 DOSSETT (FLORA DELLA5 CARTER, MARY ANN4 JORDAN, GEORGE WASHINGTON3, AQUILLA2, AQUILLA1) was born 24 Sep 1919 in Boone Co. IN, and died 27 Jan 1998 in Boone Co. IN. She married WILLIAM EDWARD LENZ 11 Dec 1937 in Allen Co. IN. He was born 11 Sep 1910 in Toledo OH, and died 20 Nov 1951 in Benson Mines, NY.

More About GENEVIE KATHERINE DOSSETT:

Burial: Greenlawn Cem. Clinton Co. IN

More About WILLIAM EDWARD LENZ:

Burial: Greenlawn Cem, Clinton Co. IN

Occupation: Iron Worker

Children of GENEVIE DOSSETT and WILLIAM LENZ are:

14. i. JANET SUE7 LENZ, b. 03 Feb 1939, Clinton Co. IN.

ii. JUDITH MARIE LENZ, b. 04 Aug 1940, Clinton Co. IN.

iii. JOAN KATHERINE LENZ, b. 15 Aug 1942, Clinton Co. IN.

iv. JERRY EDWARD LENZ, b. 09 Mar 1944, Lucas Co OH.

 

Generation No. 7

11. NANCY7 DOSSETT (MARSHAL HENRY6, FLORA DELLA5 CARTER, MARY ANN4 JORDAN, GEORGE WASHINGTON3, AQUILLA2, AQUILLA1)

Children of NANCY DOSSETT are:

i. JOYCE8 HENDERSON.

ii. BRAD HENDERSON.

 

12. REX7 DOSSETT (MERLE CHALMER6, FLORA DELLA5 CARTER, MARY ANN4 JORDAN, GEORGE WASHINGTON3, AQUILLA2, AQUILLA1) He married DONNA.

Children of REX DOSSETT and DONNA are:

i. LINDA8 DOSSETT.

ii. LORI DOSSETT.

iii. PATTY DOSSETT.

 

13. VIRGINIA ANN7 DOSSETT (MERLE CHALMER6, FLORA DELLA5 CARTER, MARY ANN4 JORDAN, GEORGE WASHINGTON3, AQUILLA2, AQUILLA1) was born 14 Mar 1934. She married DONALD KIETH RUNNER 31 Dec 1952, son of HUGHIE RUNNER and TENNIE SULLIVAN. He was born 28 Dec 1933 in Bowling Green, Warren Co KY.

Child of VIRGINIA DOSSETT and DONALD RUNNER is:

15. i. EDWARD LEE8 RUNNER, b. 07 Jun 1957, Nurenburg Germany.

 

14. JANET SUE7 LENZ (GENEVIE KATHERINE6 DOSSETT, FLORA DELLA5 CARTER, MARY ANN4 JORDAN, GEORGE WASHINGTON3, AQUILLA2, AQUILLA1) was born 03 Feb 1939 in Clinton Co. IN. She married MERIDETH LLOYD STATON. He was born 20 Jun 1940 in Clinton Co. IN.

Children of JANET LENZ and MERIDETH STATON are:

i. KIMBERLY ANN8 STATON, b. 16 Oct 1959, Clinton Co IN; m. ROGER W HANCOCK, 03 Mar 1990, Montgomery Co, IN.

ii. KATHLEEN SUE STATON, b. 04 Mar 1958, Clinton Co IN; m. NATHAN LEE COOK, 22 Apr 1978, Boone Co IN.

iii. KEVIN LEE STATON, b. 04 Dec 1962, Clinton Co IN; m. KAREN LEE WALLACE, 28 Jul 1984, Marion Co IN.

iv. KENNETH JON STATON, b. 27 Jun 1964, Clinton Co IN; m. LEYANNA BORUM, 28 Mar 1987.

 

Generation No. 8

15. EDWARD LEE8 RUNNER (VIRGINIA ANN7 DOSSETT, MERLE CHALMER6, FLORA DELLA5 CARTER, MARY ANN4 JORDAN, GEORGE WASHINGTON3, AQUILLA2, AQUILLA1) was born 07 Jun 1957  He married SUZANNE PATRICIA CHRISTINE 24 May 1976, daughter of CHARLES CHRISTINE and VICTORIA HUSAK. She was born 12 Nov 1955.

Children of EDWARD RUNNER and SUZANNE CHRISTINE are:

i. EDWARD LEE9 RUNNER, b. 31 Jan 1980.

ii. PATRICIA LYNN RUNNER, b. 17 Mar 1982.