Alexander Mark, son of Samson P. Gordon & Mary Evans "Polly", was born Dec 1, 1873 MS, died Oct 8, 1963 Quitman, Clarke Co MS & buried at Pachuta Cemetery, Clarke Co MS.
Occupation: Farmer
Cause of Death: Heart Attack
Married: Mamie Thornton 1900 Clarke Co MS. She was born Sep 2, 1881 MS, died Sep 18, 1970 MS & buried at Pachuta Cemetery, Clarke Co MS.

Children of Alex & Mamie:
1. Mark D. born Clarke Co MS.

Notes:
1. Jul 3, 1880 Clarke Co MS census record shows Samson Gordon age 57, Mary age 45, Yancy age 19, Sarah O. age 14, Colombia age 12, Sampson Jr. age 10, Alex age 8 & Clarence E. age 5 on their farm in District 3. (pg 139, #121)
2. Jun 27, 1900 Clarke Co MS census record shows Sampson Gordon age 76, Mary age 66, John M. age 42, Alex M. age 26 & wife Mamie age 18 on their farm in District 3. It is noted that Samson & Mary had been married 50 years & had 9 children with 7 living. Alex & Mamie were recently married & had no children. (pg 117b, #284)
3. Apr 16, 1910 Clarke Co MS census record shows Alex M. Gordon age 36, Mamie age 26 living in Pachuta Village. Alex's occupation is farmer. Both were born in Mississippi. (pg 97, #40)
4. Jan 2, 1920 Clarke Co MS census record shows Alex Gordon age 46, Mamie age 34 on their farm near Pachuta Village. (pg 596, #17)
5. Oct 8, 1963 Alexander M. Gordon died at age 89 at his home in Quitman MS due to a heart attack. (MS Obituary)
5. Alexander M. Gordon is my 1C3R.