John GORDON (Snr) married Catherine Mary CANTWELL* abt 1859 and they had at least one known child, John Francis GORDON (Jnr) born 25/7/1860 Picton NSW Australia, died 29/8/1924 aged 64 years. Both sets of parents' names unknown at this stage.

*Catherine Mary CANTWELL was somehow related to my ancestor Patrick CANTWELL (gg grandfather) 1827-1875 who was a former coalminer in Clough, Co.Kilkenny, Ireland and emigrated to Australia in 1851 with other family members aboard the 'Garland'. They followed James CANTWELL 1797-1857 who was previously transported to Australia in 1834 aboard ship 'James Laing'. His son, Patrick CANTWELL was a goldminer and may have been in QLD perhaps say 1851-1853. [More info available.]

John GORDON (Jnr) married at Charleville QLD Australia in Feb 1890 to Hannah Jane LYNCH born Charleville 1/11/1870, died 29/4/1925 aged 54 years. Hannah was the daughter of Thomas LYNCH and Ellen MOLONEY.

John & Hannah GORDON had 9 children:-

1.Mary Catherine GORDON born 1892 Charleville QLD (spouse BARRON)
2.William John GORDON born 1894 Charleville QLD
3.Lillian May GORDON born 1896 Charleville QLD (spouse WARNER)
4.Gertrude Mabel GORDON born 1898 Charleville QLD (spouse HUDSON)
5.Thomas Francis GORDON born 1902 Gowrie Junction
6.Eileen Florence GORDON born 1907 Gowrie Junction (spouse HENRY)
7.Evelyn Grace GORDON born 1909 Oakey QLD (spouse BERGHOFFER)
8.Edward GORDON born 1910 Burton NSW
9.Thomas GORDON born 1913 Burton NSW, killed in action New Guinea 29/1/1943 W.X.14883.

Any response appreciated, and all information graciously received.

Regards, Allycat, Qld, Australia.