James Lindsay Gordon

James L. Gordon (October 13, 1813 – December 7, 1877) was a Virginia lawyer and politician in Louisa County who served two terms in the Virginia House of Delegates.[1][2] He was the son of U.S. Congressman William F. Gordon, who served in both houses of the Virginia General Assembly and operated plantations using enslaved labor.

For the Canadian air marshal of the same name, see Lindsay Gordon.
James L. Gordon
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates for Louisa County
In office
December 2, 1844 – December 6, 1846
Preceded byWilliam Jackson
Succeeded byJohn Poindexter Jr.
Personal details
BornOctober 13, 1813
Albemarle County, Virginia
DiedDecember 7, 1877
Louisa County, Virginia
Spouse(s)Martha Hastings Winston
Parent(s)William F. Gordon, Elizabeth Lindsay
Occupationlawyer and politician

References
  1. Cynthia Miller Leonard, The Virginia General Assembly 1619-1978 (Richmond: Virginia State Library 1978) pp. 413, 417
  2. Malcolm H. Harris, History of Louisa County, Virginia (Richmond: The Dietz Press, 1936) pp. 140, 443
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