Gordon was born ca. 1886 in London England. He first came to the South Peace around 1910 and filed on the northern half of 32-72-5-W6. In 1911 and 1912, he filed on SW 31-72-5-W6 and NW 30-72-5-W6 as well.
Sources: Buffalo Trails, p. 261; Pioneers of the Peace p. 102