The Shemwell Family

Jane Mae “Jannie” GordonAge: 32 years18781911

Name
Jane Mae “Jannie” Gordon
Given names
Jane Mae
Surname
Gordon
Married name
Jane Mae Harrington
Nickname
Jannie
Also known as
Louisa J Harrington
Birth November 3, 1878 23 24
Birth of a brotherElmer Alexander Gordon
April 18, 1892 (Age 13 years)
MarriageDempsey Hezekiah HarringtonView this family
December 28, 1897 (Age 19 years)
Birth of a son
#1
Hervey Alexander Harrington
November 30, 1898 (Age 20 years)
Birth of a daughter
#2
Fronia B Harrington
March 1900 (Age 21 years)
Census June 16, 1900 (Age 21 years)
Birth of a daughter
#3
Arkie Hazel Harrington
January 22, 1901 (Age 22 years)
Birth of a daughter
#4
Annie M Harrington
April 18, 1903 (Age 24 years)
Birth of a daughter
#5
Lola Evelyn Harrington
March 22, 1906 (Age 27 years)
Birth of a son
#6
Sam Ray Harrington
January 25, 1907 (Age 28 years)
Death of a fatherAlexander Bruce Gordon
February 1, 1910 (Age 31 years)
Birth of a daughter
#7
Selma Marie Harrington
March 21, 1910 (Age 31 years)
Census April 19, 1910 (Age 31 years)
Birth
John Henry Harrington
February 4, 1911 55 57
Birth of a son
#8
John Henry Harrington
February 4, 1911 (Age 32 years)
Associate: Dempsey Hezekiah Harrington
Associate: Jane Mae “Jannie” Gordon
Death March 9, 1911 (Age 32 years)
Death
John Henry Harrington
August 31, 1990 (Age 111 years)
Burial
Cemetery - also add to Place of burial: Kilgore Cemetery
Family with parents - View this family
father
mother
Melvina Reed
Birth: December 11, 1853Bradley, Tennessee, United States
Death: December 8, 1925Conway, Arkansas, United States
Marriage: July 5, 1874Conway, Arkansas, United States
4 years
herself
13 years
younger brother
Elmer Alexander Gordon
Birth: April 18, 1892 36 38Center Ridge, Conway, Arkansas, United States
Death: August 13, 1975Springfield, Conway, Arkansas, United States
Family with Dempsey Hezekiah Harrington - View this family
husband
herself
Marriage: December 28, 1897Conway, Arkansas, United States
11 months
son
Hervey Alexander Harrington
Birth: November 30, 1898 25 20Conway, Arkansas, United States
Death: August 3, 1986Dumas, Desha, Arkansas, United States
16 months
daughter
Fronia B Harrington
Birth: March 1900 26 21Conway, Arkansas, United States
Death: June 16, 1933Lonoke, Arkansas, United States
11 months
daughter
Arkie Hazel Harrington
Birth: January 22, 1901 27 22Lanty, Conway, Arkansas, United States
Death: September 25, 1996Arkansas, United States
2 years
daughter
Annie M Harrington
Birth: April 18, 1903 30 24Conway, Arkansas, United States
Death: January 4, 1973Dumas, Desha, Arkansas, United States
3 years
daughter
Lola Evelyn Harrington
Birth: March 22, 1906 33 27Conway, Arkansas, United States
Death: September 20, 1989Birdtown, Conway, Arkansas, United States
10 months
son
Sam Ray Harrington
Birth: January 25, 1907 33 28Conway, Faulkner, Arkansas, United States
Death: March 16, 1990Little Rock, Pulaski, Arkansas, United States
3 years
daughter
Selma Marie Harrington
Birth: March 21, 1910 36 31Morrilton, Conway, Arkansas, United States
Death:
11 months
son
John Henry Harrington
Birth: February 4, 1911 37 32Morrilton, Conway, Arkansas, United States
Death: August 31, 1990Caruthersville, Pemiscot, Missouri, United States
Dempsey Hezekiah Harrington + Sarah “Sallie” Rogers - View this family
husband
husband’s wife
Marriage: July 1, 1914Van Buren, Arkansas, United States
3 years
step-daughter
4 years
step-daughter
2 years
step-daughter

Jane Mae “Jannie” Gordon has 0 first cousins recorded

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Census1900 United States - Census transcript - Dempsey Hezekiah Harrington - Household

ED 11 Union, Conway, Arkansas, United States

NameRelationRaceSexMonthYearAgeCondMarrCHBCHLBPFBPMBPImmUSNatOccupationUnempSchoolReadWriteEngHomeMortFarm
Harrington, H DheadWMMar187426M2ARTNMOFarmer3YesYesYesRF
Harrington, JanewifeWFNov187920M222ARARTNYesYesYes
Harrington, Alex HsonWMNov18981SARARAR
Harrington, Phrona BdaughterWFMar19000 years 3 monthsSARARAR

Census1910 United States - Census transcript - Dempsey Hezekiah Harrington - Household

ED 11 Union, Conway, Arkansas, United States

NameRelationSexRaceAgeCondMarrCHBCHLBPFBPMBPImmNatLangOccupationIndEmpUnempUnempRWSchHomeMortFarmCWBlindDeaf
Harrington, Dempsey HheadMW36M113ARTNAREnglishFarmerGeneral farmEmpYesYesRF
Harrington, Louisa JwifeFW32M11377ARARTNEnglishNoneYesYes
Harrington, Alexander HsonMW12SARARAREnglishFarm LaborerHome FarmWYesYesYes
Harrington, Fronia BdaughterFW10SARARARNoneYesNoYes
Harrington, Arkey HdaughterFW8SARARARNone
Harrington, Annie MdaughterFW6SARARARNone
Harrington, Lola LdaughterFW4SARARARNone
Harrington, Sam RsonMW2SARARARNone
Harrington, Myrtle N (s/b Selma M)daughterFW0 years 2 monthsSARARARNone
Gray, HarveyboarderMW20WARARARFarmerGeneral FarmOAR

Death
John Henry Harrington - Birth Date and Mother Based on reviewing the credibility of the records, I believe that John Henry Harrington (GDPR-3LQ) was born on February 4, 1911 (not 1912) and his mother was Jane Mae Gordon (LHQ2-CJP). Pending additional research, I have updated the Family Tree accordingly Data: John's Birth Certificate shows: (1) his birth date was February 4, 1912 (2) his father is Dempsy Hezekiah Harrington, (3) his mother is Janie Mae Cordon, (4) that John was a "legitimate" child, and (5) it was not officially signed until 1943 by his brother, Hervey Alexander Harrington. John's 1990 Social Security Record documents: (1) his birth date is February 4, 1912 (2) his father is Dempsey H Harrington, and (3) his mother is Joney M Gordon. It is assumed that the Social Security document is based upon his original Birth Certificate signed in 1943. Comprehending document transcription irregularities, it is further assumed that "Janie Mae Gordon" and "Joney M Gordon" are referring to Jane Mae Gordon. Jane's tombstone photo is the only record we currently have documenting her death date as March 9, 1911. Discussion: Based on the records, it appears that John was 100% convinced that Jane was his mother; however, his birth date and Jane's death date are inconsistent. 1. It is possible that Jane's tombstone photo has an incorrect death date inscribed. In other family tree research, I have seen (although not many times) cases in which the tombstone death date does not match certified Death Certificate documentation; but, we do not have Jane's Death Certificate for comparison. Assuming her death year is actually 1912, it would support that Jane is John's mother. For example, John was born in Februrary 1912 and Jane died in March 1912 due to the complications of child birth. 2. Assuming that Jane acutally died in 1911 lends support to another theory. Now, Dempsey did not remarry (Sarah Rogers) until July 1914. Suppose that after Jane died, Dempsey had a relationship with an unknown person resulting in the conception of John. Due to the "dark clould" of being known as an illegitimate child, it is possible that John was told his mother was Jane in order to save him future embarrasment in life. 3. Assuming that Jane's death date is correct and documents her March 1911 birth date is the most probable scenario due to the actual tombstone photo. Considering that John's Birth Certificate date was not approved/signed until 1943 (~32 years after he was born and certified by a brother ... not a parent) leaves some room for error. It is possible that his birth date could have been February 1911 which is more consistent with Jane's death date of March 1911. Again, with John being born in February 1911 and his mother dying in March 1911 due to child birth complications makes the most sense.