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GORDON, John Warren

Encyclopedia Vermont Biography: A Series of Authentic Biographical Sketches 
of the Representative Men of Vermont and Sons of Vermont in Other States. 
Dodge. Burlington: Ullery Publishing Company, 1912, p 203

John Warren GORDON, lawyer, Barre [Washington County, Vermont], was born 16 
September 1857 at Vershire [Orange County, Vermont], son of William and Mary 
Ann (THURBER) GORDON. Educated in the public schools, at Burlington High 
School [Chittenden County, Vermont], Barre Academy, and Dartmouth College. 
Was a teacher in the high schools of Milford and Worchester [both in 
Worcester County], Massachusetts, 1883-1886. Admitted to the Vermont and U. 
S. bars in 1890. Was engaged in the granite business from 1886-1892. Has 
practiced law since 1890; was law partner of S. Hollister JACKSON from 
1900-1902. Republican; was mayor of the city of Barre from 1896-1900; 
represented Washington County in the Senate in 1910; has been city attorney 
and school commissioner. Is the director of the French Barre Library. 
Member of the Universalist Church. Member of the Independent Order of Odd 
Fellows. In 1884 Mr. [John Warren] GORDON married [Miss?] Maud Laura DUNHAM 
of Barre [Washington County, Vermont]; they have five children: Lillian 
Ward, Paul Dunham, Philip Cummings, John Aubrey, and Norman Seaver.

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