Sarah Rebecca, daughter of Greenberry Gordon & Sarah ?, was born 1826 Wayne Co MS, died 1849 Wayne Co MS.
Married: Christopher Rankin Dyess about 1846 MS. He was born Nov 27, 1826 MS, died May 26, 1865. After the death of Sarah, he married Sidney Gordon.
Occupation: Farmer

Children of Christopher & Sarah:
1. James M. born Jun 15, 1847 MS, died Oct 18, 1883 MS.
Married: Amanda ? about 1869 MS.
2. Rebecca born Jul 9, 1849 MS.

Notes:
1. Sep 9, 1850 Clarke Co MS census record shows Rankin Dyess age 23, James M. age 2 & Rebecca age 1 on their farm in Beat #5. His real estate is valued at $250. All were born in Mississippi. (pg 171, #329)
2. Jun 15, 1860 Clarke Co MS census record shows C.R. Dyess age 33, Sidney age 43, James M. age 12, Rebecca age 11, Julia age 8, Joshua age 7, John R. age 6 & C.A. age 9mo on their farm in P.O. Quitman area. Their real estate is valued at $8000 & personal property valued at $18,350. All were born in Mississippi. (pg 611, #171)
3. Jul 25, 1870 Wayne Co MS census record shows James M. Dyess age 19, Amanda age 26 on their farm in township 9, P.O. Waynesboro. It is noted they had personal property valued at $100. (pg 221a, #1)
4. Sarah R. Gordon-Dyess is my 1C4R.