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     John Gordon was born on 8 August 1806 in Kingstonport, Speymouth, Moray, Scotland.¹ He was the son of William Gordon and Christian Young.^1,2 He was baptized on 10 August 1806 in Speymouth, Moray, Scotland.¹ He married Janet Marshall, daughter of John Marshall and Anne Laing, on 2 July 1829 in Boharm, Moray, Scotland.^3,4,2 He died on 21 December 1883 in Ury Bank, Cove, Roseneath, Dunbartonshire, Scotland, at age 77.²
     John Gordon was enumerated in the census on 6 June 1841 in Port Elphinstone, Kintore, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, as a saw miller, age 36 with Janet Gordon, Ann Gordon, William Gordon, Janet Gordon, Isabel Gordon, Christian Gordon and Margaret Gordon in his household.⁵
     John Gordon was enumerated in the census on 31 March 1851 in Port Elphinstone, Kintore, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, as a clerk at brewery company, age 43 with Janet Gordon, Isabella Gordon, Christian Gordon, Margaret Gordon, Elizabeth Gordon, Helen Gordon and Jane Gordon in his household.⁶
     John Gordon was enumerated in the census on 8 April 1861 in Victoria Street, Port Elphinstone, Kintore, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, as a brewery servant, age 53 with Janet Gordon, Helen Gordon, Jane Gordon, Mary Gordon, Catherine M. Gordon and Jessie Sutherland in his household.⁷
     John Gordon was enumerated in the census on 3 April 1871 in 5 Victoria Street, Port Elphinstone, Kintore, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, as a cooper at brewery age 63 with Janet Gordon in his household.⁸
     John Gordon was enumerated in the census on 4 April 1881 in Ury Bank, Cove, Roseneath, Dunbartonshire, Scotland, as a joiner, age 73 with Catherine Marshall Gordon, Isabella Fordyce and Louise Fordyce in his household.⁹

     Alfred S. Runnels was born on 29 May 1836 in Logan Township, Dearborn County, Indiana, USA.^1,2 He was the son of George Runnels and Catharine Johnson.^1,2,3,4 He married Sarah Ann Morgan, daughter of Daniel R. L. Morgan and Jeannette Yeager, on 3 May 1868 in Dearborn County, Indiana, USA.^5,6,1,2,7 He died on 18 October 1911 in 38 Richmond Avenue, Richmond, Indiana, USA, at age 75.^2,8,1
     He may have been in the household of George Runnels in the 1840 census in Logan Township, Dearborn County, Indiana, USA.⁹ Alfred Runnells (age 12) was enumerated in the census on 24 October 1850 in Logan Township, Dearborn County, Indiana, USA, in the household of George Runnels.³ Alfred Runnals (age 23) was enumerated in the census on 7 July 1860 in Logan Township, Dearborn County, Indiana, USA, in the household of George Runnals. He was a farmer.⁴
     Alfred Reynolds was enumerated in the census on 14 July 1870 in Logan Township, Dearborn County, Indiana, USA, as a farmer age 35 with Sarah A. Reynolds and Magnette Reynolds in his household. He owned personal estate valued at $408.¹⁰
     Alfred Rumels was enumerated in the census on 1 June 1880 in Harrison Township, Hamilton County, Ohio, USA, as a farmer, age 45 with Sarah A. Rumels, Nettie Rumels and George Rumels in his household.¹¹
     Alferd Runnels was enumerated in the census on 6 June 1900 in 38 Richmond Avenue, Richmond, Indiana, USA, as a laborer age 64 with Sarah A. Runnels, Magnettie Runnels and George W. Runnels in his household. He owned his own home, but was unemployed for 5 months in previous year.¹²
     Alfred Runnels was enumerated in the census on 21 April 1910 in 38 Richmond Avenue, Richmond, Indiana, USA, age 73 with Sarah A. Runnels, Nettie Runnels and George Runnels in his household.¹³
     Obituary: Runnels Found Dead: Alfred S. Runnels, aged 75, died at the home of his son, George Runnels, 381 Richmond Avenue yesterday afternoon at 12:40 of apoplexy. The deceased had been ill for about a year and although the end was expected it was quite a shock when he was found dead shortly after noon. He leaves a wife, a son George, and a daughter Nettie. Mr. Runnels was a well known resident of the west side, and a member of the Knights of Honor. The burial will take place Saturday, the funeral services to be held at the home at 2 p.m. and interment to be in Earlham. Friends may call at any time.⁸
     Obituary: Alfred Runnels, of Richmond, Ind., a former well known farmer of this vicinity, died there last Thursday, Oct. 18, 1911. aged 75 years, 4 months and 17 days. He had been in failing health for the past four years. He leaves a wife, one son George and one daughter Nettie and a host of friends.¹

     Sarah Ann Morgan was born on 14 October 1840 in Kelso Township, Dearborn County, Indiana, USA.^2,3,4,5,6 She was the daughter of Daniel R. L. Morgan and Jeannette Yeager.^2,3,7,4,5,1 She married Alfred S. Runnels, son of George Runnels and Catharine Johnson, on 3 May 1868 in Dearborn County, Indiana, USA.^8,9,5,2,3 She died on 4 April 1930 in 309 North 14th Street, Richmond, Indiana, USA, at age 89.^2,3,6,5
     Sarah A. Morgan (age 10) was enumerated in the census on 12 November 1850 in Kelso Township, Dearborn County, Indiana, USA, in the household of Daniel R. Morgan.⁴ Sarah Ann Morgan (age 18) was enumerated in the census on 21 June 1860 in Kelso Township, Dearborn County, Indiana, USA, in the household of Gennet Morgan.¹ Sarah A. Morgan (age 19) was enumerated in the census on 2 July 1860 in Morgan Township, Butler County, Ohio, USA, in the household of John Larrison. She was a domestic.¹⁰ Sarah A. Reynolds (age 29) was enumerated in the census on 14 July 1870 in Logan Township, Dearborn County, Indiana, USA, in the household of Alfred Reynolds.¹¹ Sarah A. Rumels (wife, age 39) was enumerated in the census on 1 June 1880 in Harrison Township, Hamilton County, Ohio, USA, in the household of Alfred Rumels.¹² Sarah A. Runnels (wife, age 59) was enumerated in the census on 6 June 1900 in 38 Richmond Avenue, Richmond, Indiana, USA, in the household of Alferd Runnels.¹³ Sarah A. Runnels (wife, age 69) was enumerated in the census on 21 April 1910 in 38 Richmond Avenue, Richmond, Indiana, USA, in the household of Alfred Runnels.¹⁴
     Sarah Ann Runnells was enumerated in the census on 12 January 1920 in 38 Richmond Avenue, Richmond, Indiana, USA, as a widow age 79 with Nettie Runnells in her household.¹⁵ Sarah A. Runnels (mother, age 89) was enumerated in the census on 1 April 1930 in 309 North 14th Street, Richmond, Indiana, USA, in the household of George W. Runnels.¹⁶
     Obituary: Mrs. Sarah Runnels Summoned by Death At Home Here Friday: Mrs. Sarah Ann Runnels, 89, a resident of this city for about 40 years, died at 3:45 o'clock Friday afternoon at the home of her son George W. Runnels, 309 North Fourteenth Street, from a complication of diseases. She was born in Dearborn county, Ind., on October 14, 1840, coming to this city 40 years ago, taking up residence at 38 Richmond avenue, where she resided until last January when illness forced her removal to the home of the son, George. She enjoyed a wide circle of friends, created by her cheery smile and sunny disposition. She was very well known in this city, especially on the west side. Her husband, Alfred, died in 1911. Surviving are the son, George; one daughter, Nettie Runnels; two granddaughters, Pearl and Jeannette Runnels; a brother, George D. Morgan, of New Alsace, Ind; a sister, Eliza Morgan, of St. Leon, Ind. Funeral service will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home of the son, 309 North Fourteenth street, with the Rev. R. Howard M. Augustine of the First Presbyterian church in charge. Interment will be made in the family lot in the Earlham cemetery. Friends may call at the tome any time after 6 o'clock Saturday.⁶

     Margaret Jeannette "Nettie" Runnels was born on 20 July 1869 in Dearborn County, Indiana, USA.^3,4 She was the daughter of Alfred S. Runnels and Sarah Ann Morgan.^2,4,5,6,7,8 She died on 12 June 1953 in 38 Richmond Avenue, Richmond, Indiana, USA, at age 83.^2,9
     Magnette Reynolds (age 1) was enumerated in the census on 14 July 1870 in Logan Township, Dearborn County, Indiana, USA, in the household of Alfred Reynolds.⁴ Nettie Rumels (daughter, age 10) was enumerated in the census on 1 June 1880 in Harrison Township, Hamilton County, Ohio, USA, in the household of Alfred Rumels.⁵ Magnettie Runnels (daughter, age 29) was enumerated in the census on 6 June 1900 in 38 Richmond Avenue, Richmond, Indiana, USA, in the household of Alferd Runnels. She was a shirtmaker.⁶ Nettie Runnels (daughter, age 40) was enumerated in the census on 21 April 1910 in 38 Richmond Avenue, Richmond, Indiana, USA, in the household of Alfred Runnels. She was a seamstress.⁷ Nettie Runnells (daughter, age 50) was enumerated in the census on 12 January 1920 in 38 Richmond Avenue, Richmond, Indiana, USA, in the household of Sarah Ann Runnells. She was a seamstress.⁸ Margaret J. Runnels (sister, age 59) was enumerated in the census on 1 April 1930 in 309 North 14th Street, Richmond, Indiana, USA, in the household of George W. Runnels. She was a seamstress.¹
     Nettie Runnels was enumerated in the census on 12 April 1940 in 1514-1/2 Main Street, Richmond, Indiana, USA, as a seamstress, age 70.¹⁰
     Obituary: Miss Nellie Runnels, 83 years old, died Friday. She had lived at 38 Richmond avenue and had been a resident here since 1890. She was a member of the Rebekah lodge of the Odd Fellows. Survivors include one brother, George W. Runnels of Richmond; two nieces, Mrs. Ralph Starr of Richmond and Mrs. Pearl Burness of Montreal, Canada. Funeral services for Miss Runnels will be held Monday at 2 p.m. at the Klue funeral home. Burial will be in the Earlham cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday.⁹

     George Runnels was born on 17 September 1810 in Delaware, USA.^1,2,3,4,5 He married Catharine Johnson, daughter of Casper Johnson and Mariah McGlathery, on 1 May 1833 in Dearborn County, Indiana, USA.^6,7,1 He died on 1 August 1896 in Logan Township, Dearborn County, Indiana, USA, at age 85.¹ His estate was probated on 15 November 1897 in Dearborn County, Indiana, USA, and his real estate of 101-1/2 acres (north half of northeast quarter of Section 32 in Township 7, Range 1 West) was valued at $2,015. It was sold for $1,350 to Ida Runnels and Edward Runnels.⁸
     He may have been in the household of Casper Johnston in the 1830 census in Logan Township, Dearborn County, Indiana, USA.⁹
     George Runnels was enumerated in the 1840 census in Logan Township, Dearborn County, Indiana, USA, as a farmer age 20-30, with 1 male under 5, 1 male 5-10, 1 female under 5, 1 female 20-30, and 1 female 50-60 (Catharine Johnson, Johnson Runnels, Alfred S. Runnels, Emeline Runnels and Mariah Johnson may have been in his household, based on sex and age.)¹⁰
     George Runnels was enumerated in the census on 24 October 1850 in Logan Township, Dearborn County, Indiana, USA, as a farmer, age 39 with Catharine Runnels, Johnson Runnells, Alfred Runnells, Emaline Runnells, Angeline Runnells, Patrick Runnells, Joseph Runnells, William Runnells and Rebecca Runnells in his household. He owned real estate valued at $1,000.²
     George Runnals was enumerated in the census on 7 July 1860 in Logan Township, Dearborn County, Indiana, USA, as a cooper, age 49 with Catharine Runnals, Alfred Runnals, Emaline Runnals, Angeline Runnals, Patrick Runnals, Joseph Runnals, William Runnals, Rebecca Runnals, Mary Ann Runnals, Althier Runnals and Annie Runnals in his household. He owned real estate valued at $2800 and personal estate valued at $680.³
     George Reynolds was enumerated in the census on 11 July 1870 in Logan Township, Dearborn County, Indiana, USA, as a farmer, age 60 with Catharine Reynolds, Joseph Reynolds, William Reynolds, Rebecca Reynolds, Mary A. Reynolds, Althier Reynolds, Ida Reynolds and Theodore Williams in his household. He owned real estate valued at $4000.⁴
     George Runnels was enumerated in the census on 8 June 1880 in Logan Township, Dearborn County, Indiana, USA, as a farmer, age 69 with Catharine Runnels, Althera Runnels, Anna Runnels, Edward Runnels and Ida J. Runnels in his household.⁵
     He made a will on 23 December 1890 leaving: $20 to son William and grand-daughter Mary Hyatt; all livestock and farm implements to grandson Edward and daughter Ida; all household furniture to daughter Ida; $100 to each of Edward and Ida for each year they stay with and take care of him, if not paid during his lifetime; and balance to be divided equally between children and grandson Edward, excluding son William and grand-daughter Mary Hyatt.¹¹

     Catharine Johnson was born on 23 May 1819 in Logan Township, Dearborn County, Indiana, USA.¹ She was the daughter of Casper Johnson and Mariah McGlathery.² She married George Runnels on 1 May 1833 in Dearborn County, Indiana, USA.^3,4,1 She died on 13 August 1888 in Logan Township, Dearborn County, Indiana, USA, at age 69.¹
     She may have been in the household of Casper Johnston in the 1820 census in Logan Township, Dearborn County, Indiana, USA.⁵ She may have been in the household of Casper Johnston in the 1830 census in Logan Township, Dearborn County, Indiana, USA.⁶ She may have been in the household of George Runnels in the 1840 census in Logan Township, Dearborn County, Indiana, USA.⁷ Catharine Runnels (age 38) was enumerated in the census on 24 October 1850 in Logan Township, Dearborn County, Indiana, USA, in the household of George Runnels.⁸ Catharine Runnals (age 41) was enumerated in the census on 7 July 1860 in Logan Township, Dearborn County, Indiana, USA, in the household of George Runnals.⁹ Catharine Reynolds (age 51) was enumerated in the census on 11 July 1870 in Logan Township, Dearborn County, Indiana, USA, in the household of George Reynolds.¹⁰ Catharine Runnels (wife, age 61) was enumerated in the census on 8 June 1880 in Logan Township, Dearborn County, Indiana, USA, in the household of George Runnels.¹¹

     Johnson Runnels was born on 3 August 1834 in Logan Township, Dearborn County, Indiana, USA.^3,4 He was the son of George Runnels and Catharine Johnson.^5,3,1,4 He married Catharine Parkinson on 7 January 1854 in Dearborn County, Indiana, USA.^2,6,5,3 He died on 9 February 1905 in Miller Township, Dearborn County, Indiana, USA, at age 70.^5,3
     He may have been in the household of George Runnels in the 1840 census in Logan Township, Dearborn County, Indiana, USA.⁷ Johnson Runnells (age 16) was enumerated in the census on 24 October 1850 in Logan Township, Dearborn County, Indiana, USA, in the household of George Runnels. He was a farmer.⁴
     Johnson Runals was enumerated in the census on 7 July 1860 in Logan Township, Dearborn County, Indiana, USA, as a cooper, age 25 with Catharine Runals, Theodore L. Runals and Alfretta Runals in his household. He owned personal estate valued at $25.⁸
     Johnson Raynolds was enumerated in the census on 1 June 1870 in Jackson Township, Dearborn County, Indiana, USA, as a cooper, age 36 with Cathrina Raynolds, Allen Raynolds, Edward Raynolds, Louisa Raynolds and Avre Raynolds in his household.⁹
     John Runnells was enumerated in the census on 2 June 1880 in Jackson Township, Dearborn County, Indiana, USA, as a cooper, age 46 with Kate Runnells and Eva Runnells in his household.¹⁰
     Johnson Runnels was enumerated in the census on 16 June 1900 in Miller Township, Dearborn County, Indiana, USA, as a farmer, age 65 with Catharine Runnels, Eva Runnels and Hoy D. Runnels in his household.¹¹

     Emeline Runnels was born on 4 August 1838 in Logan Township, Dearborn County, Indiana, USA.^3,4,2 She was the daughter of George Runnels and Catharine Johnson.^1,3,4,5,6 She married Abraham Briggs on 25 April 1862 in Dearborn County, Indiana, USA.^7,3,4 She died on 26 December 1912 in Logan Township, Dearborn County, Indiana, USA, at age 74.^3,4,2
     She may have been in the household of George Runnels in the 1840 census in Logan Township, Dearborn County, Indiana, USA.⁸ Emaline Runnells (age 11) was enumerated in the census on 24 October 1850 in Logan Township, Dearborn County, Indiana, USA, in the household of George Runnels.⁵ Emaline Runnals (age 22) was enumerated in the census on 7 July 1860 in Logan Township, Dearborn County, Indiana, USA, in the household of George Runnals.⁶ Amelia Briggs (age 30) was enumerated in the census on 15 July 1870 in Logan Township, Dearborn County, Indiana, USA, in the household of Abraham Briggs.⁹ Emma Briggs (wife, age 47) was enumerated in the census on 18 June 1880 in Logan Township, Dearborn County, Indiana, USA, in the household of Abraham Briggs.¹⁰ Emaline Briggs (mother, age 61) was enumerated in the census on 19 June 1900 in Logan Township, Dearborn County, Indiana, USA, in the household of Charles Briggs.¹¹
     Emmaline Briggs was enumerated in the census on 23 April 1910 in Logan Township, Dearborn County, Indiana, USA, as a farmer and widow, age 71 with Charles Briggs and Myrtle McClure in her household.¹²

     Patrick S. Runnels was born on 26 February 1843 in Logan Township, Dearborn County, Indiana, USA.^1,2,3 He was the son of George Runnels and Catharine Johnson.^4,2,3
     Patrick Runnells (age 8) was enumerated in the census on 24 October 1850 in Logan Township, Dearborn County, Indiana, USA, in the household of George Runnels.² Patrick Runnals (age 17) was enumerated in the census on 7 July 1860 in Logan Township, Dearborn County, Indiana, USA, in the household of George Runnals.³

     Louise Runnels was born circa 1841 in Logan Township, Dearborn County, Indiana, USA.¹ She was the daughter of George Runnels and Catharine Johnson.¹