William Osceola Gordon
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| Born | October 23, 1837 Maury County, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Died | December 31, 1914 (aged 77) Columbia, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Cause of death | pneumonia |
| Alma mater | Jackson College |
| Occupation | Jurist |
| Political party | Democratic Party |
| Spouse(s) | Virginia C. Graham |
| Children | 1 son, 1 daughter |
| Parent(s) |
Powhatan Gordon Caroline Coleman |
| Relatives | R. H. Gordon (brother) |
Judge William Osceola Gordon (1837-1914) was an American judge.
William Osceola Gordon was born on October 23, 1837 in Maury County, Tennessee. He was a direct descendant of Pocahontas. His father, Powhatan Gordon, was a farmer and politician. His middle name, 'Osceola', comes from Osceola, a Native American chief that his father fought against in the Second Seminole War.
Gordon graduated from Jackson College. He was admitted to the bar in 1885.
Gordon was a jurist. He served on the county court from 1902 to 1904.
Gordon was a member of the Democratic Party. He campaigned for Thomas Clarke Rye to become Governor of Tennessee.
Gordon married Virginia C. Graham on May 3, 1859. They had a son, Powhatan Graham Gordon, and a daughter, Louisa, who married Willis E. Jones. He was a Freemason, and a member of Royal Arcanum.
Gordon died on December 31, 1914 in Columbia, Tennessee. His funeral was held at St. John's Episcopal Church.
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