Jasper Newton Jordon1
M, #47381, b. 25 May 1908, d. 3 March 1986
| Mother* | Susan Christiana Jordon1 |
| Last Edited | 27 Feb 2023 |
He was born on 25 May 1908 at Phoenixville, Chester County, Pennsylvania, USA.2,3,4,1,5 Jasper married Marguerite M. Kuhn, possibly in Lemay. Note that the only sources I have currently located (Feb 2023) are for the marriage license, and not for the actual marriage, circa 16 November 1941 at Jefferson County, Missouri, USA, since their marriage license was issued on the 16th.6,7,8,5
Jasper Newton Jordon died on 3 March 1986 at St. Louis, Missouri, USA, at age 77.2,3,8
The following selected information is extracted from the obituary of Jasper N. Jordan.
Jasper Newton Jordon was buried on 7 March 1986 at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, Lemay, St. Louis County, Missouri, USA.2,3 Alternatively, he died on 24 February 1986 at age 77 according to the VA BIRLS database.4
Jasper Newton Jordon began military service on 15 August 1941 at the age of 33 at Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, USA, joining the US Army Air Corps. His service number was 20309241.2,4 Pvt. Jasper N. Jordan ended his military service on 31 March 1943
Jasper Newton Jordon, of Wayne, registered for the draft on 16 October 1940 at Meida, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, USA, at the age of 32. He was employed by James J. Skully of Media. He listed his next-of-kin/contact person as his mother, Susan Christiana Jordon. He was described as 5' 8" and 150 lbs with brown eyes, black hair and a ruddy complexion.1
Jasper N. and Margaret Jordan appeared on the 1950 U.S. Federal Census of Lemay, St. Louis County, Missouri, enumerated 6 May 1950, described as a wash house man in a stove factory.5
See the footnotes below for a link to his obituary that appeared in the newspaper the St. Louis Post-Dispatch published in St. Louis, Missouri, 5 March 1986.8
Jasper Newton Jordon died on 3 March 1986 at St. Louis, Missouri, USA, at age 77.2,3,8
The following selected information is extracted from the obituary of Jasper N. Jordan.
Jasper Newton Jordon was buried on 7 March 1986 at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, Lemay, St. Louis County, Missouri, USA.2,3 Alternatively, he died on 24 February 1986 at age 77 according to the VA BIRLS database.4
Military Service - US Army Air Corps, WWII
Jasper Newton Jordon began military service on 15 August 1941 at the age of 33 at Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, USA, joining the US Army Air Corps. His service number was 20309241.2,4 Pvt. Jasper N. Jordan ended his military service on 31 March 1943
End of Military Service section.4
Jasper Newton Jordon, of Wayne, registered for the draft on 16 October 1940 at Meida, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, USA, at the age of 32. He was employed by James J. Skully of Media. He listed his next-of-kin/contact person as his mother, Susan Christiana Jordon. He was described as 5' 8" and 150 lbs with brown eyes, black hair and a ruddy complexion.1
Jasper N. and Margaret Jordan appeared on the 1950 U.S. Federal Census of Lemay, St. Louis County, Missouri, enumerated 6 May 1950, described as a wash house man in a stove factory.5
See the footnotes below for a link to his obituary that appeared in the newspaper the St. Louis Post-Dispatch published in St. Louis, Missouri, 5 March 1986.8
Family | Marguerite M. Kuhn b. 6 Aug 1911, d. 16 Aug 1997 |
| Marriage* | Jasper married Marguerite M. Kuhn, possibly in Lemay. Note that the only sources I have currently located (Feb 2023) are for the marriage license, and not for the actual marriage, circa 16 November 1941 at Jefferson County, Missouri, USA, since their marriage license was issued on the 16th.6,7,8,5 |
Citations
- [S8085] U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947 (Publisher: Ancestry.com), Ancestry.com, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; "Database created from Draft Registration Cards of all U.S. states. Images are in Fold3, requiring a subscription to view"; cited as "US WWII Draft., Jasper Newton Jordon; Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940, Wayne, Delaware, Pennsylvania, USA, Birth Date: 25 May 1908, Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, USA, Height: 5 8, Weight: 150, Eye Color: Brown, Hair Color: Black, Complexion: Ruddy, Next of Kin: Susan Christiana Jordon.
- [S3562] U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca. 1775-2006, online http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8750, Jasper Jordan;, Death Date: 03 Mar 1986, Death Age: 77, Cemetery: Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, Cemetery Address: 2900 Sheridan Road St. Louis, MO 63125, Birth Date: 25 May 1908, Interment Date: 07 Mar 1986, Interment Place: Missouri, USA, Notes: Pfc Us Army World War Ii, Service Start Date: 15 Aug 1941, Service End Date: 31 Mar 1943. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca. 1775-2006.
- [S3862] Find A Grave memorial page , Find A Grave, Find A Grave search page; "A database submitted by individuals supposedly of cemetery interments, often from grave memorials or cemetery records and often supplemented by other information, generally without identification of the sources except when a tombstone photo is included."; cited as "Find A Grave., Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery: Jasper Jordan
Grave marker transcription:
Jasper Jordan
PFC US Army World War II
May 25, 1908 - Mar 3, 1986 (plot D3769)
(reverse side) Marguerite M. Jordan Aug 6, 1911 - Aug 16, 1997 (plot D 0 3769). - [S3870] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010 (Publisher: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs), Ancestry.com, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010; "Original data: Beneficiary Identification Records Locator Subsystem (BIRLS) Death File. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs."; cited as "BIRLS Death File., Jasper N Jordan, Birth Date: 25 May 1908, Death Date: 24 Feb 1986, Enlistment Date: 15 Aug 1941, Enlistment Branch: ARMY, Discharge Date: 31 Mar 1943.
- [S13480] Robert Jordan household, 6 May 1950 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Lemay (township) St. Louis County, Missouri; Sheet Number: 24; Enumeration District: 95-336; Dwelling: 227, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration.
- [S2] Personal knowledge/research of Rick Moffat (Mesa, AZ 85207), Marriage Licenses (Nov 10 to Nov 17, 1941) including Jasper N. Jordan and Margaret Kuhn.
- [S7278] Missouri, Marriage Records, 1805-2002 (Publisher: Originally published by the MIssouri State Archives), Ancestry.com, Missouri, Marriage Records, 1805-2002; "This database includes images of marriage licenses that may have been filmed before they were returned after the wedding. They may just contain the date of issue, license number and names of the parties, but the database record may contain other info"; cited as "Missouri, Marriage Records, 1805-2002 f., Jasper N Jordan (33) & Margaret Kuhn (31), Marriage Licenses Issue Date: 16 Nov 1941, Lemay, Jefferson, Missouri, USA.
- [S13479] Funeral Notices: Jordan, Jasper N, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, St. Louis, Missouri, 05 Mar 1986, Page 16, column 5 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Jasper N. Jordan. Hereinafter cited as St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Susan Christiana Jordon1
F, #47386
| Last Edited | 25 Feb 2023 |
Susan Christiana Jordon, of Phoenixville, was listed as next-of-kin/contact on the draft registration of her son, Jasper Newton Jordon.1
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Citations
- [S8085] U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947 (Publisher: Ancestry.com), Ancestry.com, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; "Database created from Draft Registration Cards of all U.S. states. Images are in Fold3, requiring a subscription to view"; cited as "US WWII Draft., Jasper Newton Jordon; Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940, Wayne, Delaware, Pennsylvania, USA, Birth Date: 25 May 1908, Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, USA, Height: 5 8, Weight: 150, Eye Color: Brown, Hair Color: Black, Complexion: Ruddy, Next of Kin: Susan Christiana Jordon.
Richard Andrew Valentine1,2,3
M, #47390, b. 13 May 1956, d. 3 January 2004
| Father* | James Donald Valentine2,4 b. 26 Nov 1927, d. 21 Oct 2003 |
| Mother* | Helen Marie Gerdon2,3,5 b. 27 Jan 1925, d. 31 Mar 1980 |
| Relationship | 4th cousin 1 time removed of Richard Graeme Moffat |
| Last Edited | 27 Feb 2023 |
He was born on 13 May 1956 at New Albany, Floyd County, Indiana, USA.1,2
Richard Andrew Valentine died on 3 January 2004 at Alton, Crawford County, Indiana, USA, at age 47.1,2,3
The following selected information is extracted from the obituary of Richard Andrew Valentine.
Richard Andrew Valentine was buried at Sellersburg Cemetery, Sellersburg, Indiana, USA.1
In the obituary of Helen Marie Valentine who died 31 March 1980, her son, Richard Valentine, of Sellersburg, was listed as a survivor.5
In the obituary of James Valentine who died 21 October 2003, his son, Richard Valentine, of Alton, Indiana, was listed as a survivor.4
See the footnotes below for a link to his obituary that appeared in the newspaper The Courier-Journal published in Louisville, Kentucky, 5 January 2004.3
He was cremated on 6 January 2004 at Superior Crematory, Charlestown, Indiana, USA.3
Richard Andrew Valentine died on 3 January 2004 at Alton, Crawford County, Indiana, USA, at age 47.1,2,3
The following selected information is extracted from the obituary of Richard Andrew Valentine.
Richard Andrew Valentine was buried at Sellersburg Cemetery, Sellersburg, Indiana, USA.1
In the obituary of Helen Marie Valentine who died 31 March 1980, her son, Richard Valentine, of Sellersburg, was listed as a survivor.5
In the obituary of James Valentine who died 21 October 2003, his son, Richard Valentine, of Alton, Indiana, was listed as a survivor.4
See the footnotes below for a link to his obituary that appeared in the newspaper The Courier-Journal published in Louisville, Kentucky, 5 January 2004.3
He was cremated on 6 January 2004 at Superior Crematory, Charlestown, Indiana, USA.3
Citations
- [S3862] Find A Grave memorial page , Find A Grave, Find A Grave search page; "A database submitted by individuals supposedly of cemetery interments, often from grave memorials or cemetery records and often supplemented by other information, generally without identification of the sources except when a tombstone photo is included."; cited as "Find A Grave., Sellersburg Cemetery: Richard Andrew Valentine
Grave marker transcription:
VALENTINE
Richard A. May 13, 1956 - Jan 3, 2004
Helen M. Jan. 27, 1925 - Mar. 31, 1980. - [S6399] Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899 - 2011 , Ancestry.com, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899 - 2011; "Based upon the Indiana State Board of Health. Death Certificates, 1900–2011. NOTE: this ancestry.com database includes images of the individual death certificates"; cited as "Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899 - 2011., Richard Andrew Valentine, Death Date: 03 Jan 2004, Alton, Crawford, Indiana, USA, Age: 47, Birth Date: 13 May 1956, New Albany, Indiana, Father: James D Valentine, Mother: Helen Gerdon, Spouse: Linda Valentine nee Lambert.
- [S13486] (Deaths) Indiana: Richard Andrew Valentine, The Courier-Journal, Louisville, Kentucky, 05 Jan 2004, Page B6, column 3 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Richard Andrew Valentine. Hereinafter cited as Courier-Journal.
- [S13485] Indiana (Deaths): James "Jim" Valentine, The Courier-Journal, Louisville, Kentucky, 23 Oct 2003, Page B6, column 4 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: James "Jim" Valentine, 75 - part 1 and continued. Hereinafter cited as Courier-Journal.
- [S13487] Southern Indiana Deaths: Helen M. Valentine, The Courier-Journal, Louisville, Kentucky, 02 Apr 1980, Page 11, column 2 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Helen M. Valentine nee Gerdon. Hereinafter cited as Courier-Journal.
Helen Marie Gerdon1
F, #47396, b. 27 January 1925, d. 31 March 1980
| Father* | Andrew A. Gerdon1 b. c 1904 |
| Mother* | Zelda J. Johnson2 b. c 1902 |
| Last Edited | 20 Jan 2024 |
She was born on 27 January 1925 at St. Edwards Hospital, New Albany, Floyd County, Indiana, USA, according to Indiana Birth Certificate 1110.3,1,2,4 Helen married James Donald Valentine on 7 August 1948 at Holy Trinity Rectory, New Albany, Floyd County, Indiana, USA.5,4,6
Following is other selected information from a newspaper article about their wedding:
Helen Marie Gerdon died on 31 March 1980, at his home, at Aton, Crawford County, Indiana, USA, at age 55 according to Indiana Death Certificate 80-012565.3,7,8
The following selected information is extracted from her obituary.
Helen Marie Gerdon was buried at Sellersburg Cemetery, Sellersburg, Indiana, USA.3
Helen Marie Gerdon was also known as Helen M. Gerdon.3,7,5,2
The following article appeared in the Sycamore, Illinois The Sycamore Tribune, 13 August 1948 :
James D. and Helen Valentine appeared on the 1950 Federal Census of New Albany, Floyd County, Indiana, enumerated 5 April 1950, described as a salesman for a retail feed store.4
See the footnotes below for a link to her obituary that appeared in the newspaper The Courier-Journal published in Louisville, Kentucky, 2 April 1980.2
In the obituary of Richard Andrew Valentine who died 3 January 2004, his parents, James Valentine and Helen Valentine were listed or implied as predeceased.5
Following is other selected information from a newspaper article about their wedding:
Her parents were listed as Andrew A. Gerdon and Zelda J. Johnson. His parents were listed as Richard Valentine and Mrs. Richard Valentine. The Best Man was Robert Valentine.6
Helen Marie Gerdon died on 31 March 1980, at his home, at Aton, Crawford County, Indiana, USA, at age 55 according to Indiana Death Certificate 80-012565.3,7,8
The following selected information is extracted from her obituary.
Survived by her husband, Jim Valentine. Survived by one parent, Zelda J. Gerdon. Survivor(s): Richard Valentine.2
The informant on her death registration was the attending physician.8 Helen Marie Gerdon was buried at Sellersburg Cemetery, Sellersburg, Indiana, USA.3
Helen Marie Gerdon was also known as Helen M. Gerdon.3,7,5,2
The following article appeared in the Sycamore, Illinois The Sycamore Tribune, 13 August 1948 :
Indiana Wedding Of Local interest.
Of interest to many here was the impressively solemnized wedding Saturday afternoon, August 7, at 4:30 o'clock at. the Holy Trinity. Rectory in New Albany, Ind., when the lives of Cpl. James Valentine, son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Valentine of Sycamore and Helen Gerdon, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Gordon of New Albany, Ind, were united in marriage. The Rev. Bernard Gerdon, cousin of the bride, read the double ring service.
he young bride- wss especially lovely in her wedding gown of white satin, fashioned with an illusion square neckline and full train.- Her veil was of fingertip length and fell gracefully: from a headdress of orange blossoms, and she canted a beautiful French bouquet of white roses.
Mrs. Fred McCartln, Jr., of New Albany, Ind, sister of the bride, served as matron of honor wearing an aqua grosgrain. taffeta gown of similar design to that of the bride. Her French bouquet was made of pink roses interwoven with blue net' and similar blooms adorned her hair.
Robert Valentine of Sycamore attended his brother as best man and Fred McCartin, Jr, of New Albany, Ind, ushered.
The bride's mother chose a black and' pink flowered bemberg with black accessories and the groom's mother wore a blue printed organdy, her accessories being black, Lovely; shoulder corsages of pink roses complemented their gowns.
Following the ceremony a four course wedding dinner was served in the Crystal Room of the Tavern Hotel to fourteen of the immediate family -members, after which a colorful reception for some 135 guests took place at the bride's parental home which was profusely decorated with flowers. A large tiered wedding cake also graced the prettily appointed bridal table.
The groom is well known here where he attended both the elementary schools and -the high school. He has been in the service over three years, 13 months of which were spent n Germany, one year in New Jersey and the past year he has been at Ft. Knox; Ky. His.bride is a graduate of the New Albany High School and has been employed by the Family Service- Organization at Louisville, Ky. For the time being the young couple will reside at the bride's parental home at 1317 Culbertson Avenue, New Albany, Ind.
Guests were present at the wedding from Mt, Vernon, Cincinnati, Ohio, Indianapolis, Ind, also Sycamore, those from here being Mr. and Mrs. Richard Valentine and daughter, Mrs. Marion Burchett and son, Robert and. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Taylor.6
Of interest to many here was the impressively solemnized wedding Saturday afternoon, August 7, at 4:30 o'clock at. the Holy Trinity. Rectory in New Albany, Ind., when the lives of Cpl. James Valentine, son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Valentine of Sycamore and Helen Gerdon, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Gordon of New Albany, Ind, were united in marriage. The Rev. Bernard Gerdon, cousin of the bride, read the double ring service.
he young bride- wss especially lovely in her wedding gown of white satin, fashioned with an illusion square neckline and full train.- Her veil was of fingertip length and fell gracefully: from a headdress of orange blossoms, and she canted a beautiful French bouquet of white roses.
Mrs. Fred McCartln, Jr., of New Albany, Ind, sister of the bride, served as matron of honor wearing an aqua grosgrain. taffeta gown of similar design to that of the bride. Her French bouquet was made of pink roses interwoven with blue net' and similar blooms adorned her hair.
Robert Valentine of Sycamore attended his brother as best man and Fred McCartin, Jr, of New Albany, Ind, ushered.
The bride's mother chose a black and' pink flowered bemberg with black accessories and the groom's mother wore a blue printed organdy, her accessories being black, Lovely; shoulder corsages of pink roses complemented their gowns.
Following the ceremony a four course wedding dinner was served in the Crystal Room of the Tavern Hotel to fourteen of the immediate family -members, after which a colorful reception for some 135 guests took place at the bride's parental home which was profusely decorated with flowers. A large tiered wedding cake also graced the prettily appointed bridal table.
The groom is well known here where he attended both the elementary schools and -the high school. He has been in the service over three years, 13 months of which were spent n Germany, one year in New Jersey and the past year he has been at Ft. Knox; Ky. His.bride is a graduate of the New Albany High School and has been employed by the Family Service- Organization at Louisville, Ky. For the time being the young couple will reside at the bride's parental home at 1317 Culbertson Avenue, New Albany, Ind.
Guests were present at the wedding from Mt, Vernon, Cincinnati, Ohio, Indianapolis, Ind, also Sycamore, those from here being Mr. and Mrs. Richard Valentine and daughter, Mrs. Marion Burchett and son, Robert and. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Taylor.6
James D. and Helen Valentine appeared on the 1950 Federal Census of New Albany, Floyd County, Indiana, enumerated 5 April 1950, described as a salesman for a retail feed store.4
See the footnotes below for a link to her obituary that appeared in the newspaper The Courier-Journal published in Louisville, Kentucky, 2 April 1980.2
In the obituary of Richard Andrew Valentine who died 3 January 2004, his parents, James Valentine and Helen Valentine were listed or implied as predeceased.5
Family | James Donald Valentine b. 26 Nov 1927, d. 21 Oct 2003 |
| Marriage* | Helen married James Donald Valentine on 7 August 1948 at Holy Trinity Rectory, New Albany, Floyd County, Indiana, USA.5,4,6 |
| MarWitNews | Following is other selected information from a newspaper article about their wedding: Her parents were listed as Andrew A. Gerdon and Zelda J. Johnson. His parents were listed as Richard Valentine and Mrs. Richard Valentine. The Best Man was Robert Valentine.6 |
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Citations
- [S6378] Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940, online Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940, Helen Marie Gerdon, Birth Date: 27 Jan 1925, New Albany, Floyd, Indiana, USA, Father: Andrew A Gerdon, Mother: Zelda J Johnson, Certificate Number: 1110. Hereinafter cited as Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
- [S13487] Southern Indiana Deaths: Helen M. Valentine, The Courier-Journal, Louisville, Kentucky, 02 Apr 1980, Page 11, column 2 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Helen M. Valentine nee Gerdon. Hereinafter cited as Courier-Journal.
- [S3862] Find A Grave memorial page , Find A Grave, Find A Grave search page; "A database submitted by individuals supposedly of cemetery interments, often from grave memorials or cemetery records and often supplemented by other information, generally without identification of the sources except when a tombstone photo is included."; cited as "Find A Grave., [ Sellersburg Cemetery: Helen M. Valentine:CR:]Grave marker transcription:
VALENTINE
Richard A. May 13, 1956 - Jan 3, 2004
Helen M. Jan. 27, 1925 - Mar. 31, 1980. - [S14363] James D Valentine household, 05 Apr 1950 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, New ALbanky, Floyd, Inidana; Sheet: 10; Enumeration District: 22-36; Dwelling: 110, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration.
- [S13486] (Deaths) Indiana: Richard Andrew Valentine, The Courier-Journal, Louisville, Kentucky, 05 Jan 2004, Page B6, column 3 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Richard Andrew Valentine. Hereinafter cited as Courier-Journal.
- [S14364] Indiana Wedding Of Local interest, The Sycamore Tribune, Sycamore, Illinois, 13 Aug 1948, Page 4, column 2, Marriage of Valentine / Gordon. Hereinafter cited as Sycamore Tribune.
- [S6399] Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899 - 2011 , Ancestry.com, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899 - 2011; "Based upon the Indiana State Board of Health. Death Certificates, 1900–2011. NOTE: this ancestry.com database includes images of the individual death certificates"; cited as "Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899 - 2011., Richard Andrew Valentine, Death Date: 03 Jan 2004, Alton, Crawford, Indiana, USA, Age: 47, Birth Date: 13 May 1956, New Albany, Indiana, Father: James D Valentine, Mother: Helen Gerdon, Spouse: Linda Valentine nee Lambert.
- [S6399] "Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899 - 2011", online Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899 - 2011: Helen M. Valentine, Death Date: 31 Mar 1980, Clark County Memorial Hospital, Jeffersonville, Clark, Indiana, USA, Age: 55, Birth Date: 28 Jan 1925, Indiana, Father: Andrew Gerdon, Mother: Zelda Johnson, Spouse: James Valentine; Burial: 03 Apr 1980, Sellersburg Cemetery, Sellersburg, Indiana; Informant: D. G. Sturgis, M.D., Certificate #: 80-012565.