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     The origin of the name Eleazer (el ee AY zar) is Hebrew for "God is my help."¹ He is the verified patriarch of the Jordan family in this research. His parents and siblings are unknown. The researcher has included a Benjamin as his possible brother, but it has not been proven (yet).

Little is known about Eleazer, other than he was born in New Hampshire. It is unknown if he is related to Revolutionary War veteran, Eleazer Jordan. It is also not known if "our" Eleazer came from the Cheshire County area of New Hampshire where the Jordans are numerous.

He was born circa 1786 at New Hampshire. He was the son of Unknown Jordan. He married Hannah Unknown circa 1825. He and Hannah Unknown appeared on the census of 1830 at Hadley, Saratoga County, New York, with three additional persons in the household. These people included a woman aged 20-29 (Fanny), a girl under 5 (Celestia), and a boy under 5 (John).² He appeared on the census of 1840 at Moriah, Essex County, New York, with seven additional persons in the household. These people included a woman aged 30-39 (Fanny), a girl 10-14 (unknown), a girl 5-9 (Mary), a boy 10-14 (John), a boy 5-9 (Sylvenus), and two boys under 5 (James & unknown).³ He and Fanny Unknown appeared on the census of 26 July 1850 at Moriah, Essex County, New York.⁴ He appeared on the census of 11 June 1855 in the household of John H. Jordan at Moriah, Essex County, New York.⁵ He appeared on the census of 12 June 1860 at North Hudson, Essex County, New York. He and Carlos were living in the household of the John L. DeLong family and employed as laborers.⁶ He appeared on the census of 12 June 1860 in the household of John Lindsey DeLong and Celestia L. Jordan at North Hudson, Essex County, New York.⁷ He died on 15 August 1860 at Essex County, New York.⁸ He was buried after 15 August 1860 at Moriah, Essex County, New York; Transcribed as JORDON.⁹

Died

In North Hudson, at the residence of John L. DeLong, in the 15th inst., ELEAZAR JORDAN, aged 74 years.⁸

     Elisabeth Jordan is the daughter of Jon Paul Jordan and Sandi Unknown.

     Elizabeth Anne Jordan is the daughter of Wilford Lee Jordan and Helen Ruth Bow. She married Keith Kindsvatter, son of Lawrence Jacob Kindsvatter and Helen Shadoan, on 24 May 1975 at Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana.^1,2 She and Keith Kindsvatter were divorced in May 1979.¹ She married James Shaw on 4 August 1984 at Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana.^3,4

     Elizabeth Ruth Jordan was also known as Betty.³ She was born on 20 May 1929 at Vergennes, Addison County, Vermont.^1,4 She was the daughter of Chester Benjamin Jordan and Lucy Ursella Trudeau.¹ She married Richard Rene Poquette on 30 June 1946 at Vergennes, Addison County, Vermont.² She died on 11 February 2015 at USA at age 85.

     Elsie Christy Jordan is the daughter of Frederick F. Jordan and Rose M. Hurlburt.¹

     Elsie Mae Jordan was born on 15 November 1910 at Vergennes, Addison County, Vermont.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of Chester Benjamin Jordan and Mary A. Tredo.¹ She married James Vincent Detore, son of Salvatore Detore and Conchetta Pietrisimmon, on 9 May 1930 at Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont.⁴ She died in July 1983 at Tucson, Pima County, Arizona, at age 72.²

     Ernest Edson Jordan was born on 22 February 1871 at Schroon, Essex County, New York.^1,2 He was the son of Carlos A. Jordan and Elma J. Lane. He was unfortunate to have broken his leg while logging on 24 February 1897 at Elizabethtown, Essex County, New York.³ He married Mary E. Honeywell, daughter of William H. Honeywell Sr. and Ellen Fursman, circa 1899 at New York.⁴ He was installed as 1st Lieutenant of the Sons of Veterans Post on 26 January 1901 at Elizabethtown, Essex County, New York.⁵ He and Carlos A. Jordan were re-inbursed by the State of New York Fisheries, Game and Forest Commision for expenses incurred fighting and preventing forest fires. on 8 November 1907.⁶ He died on 5 April 1917 at Elizabethtown, Essex County, New York, at age 46.^1,7 The cause of death for Ernest Edson Jordan was Typhoid pneumonia. on 5 April 1917.¹ He was buried on 9 April 1917 at Elizabethtown, Essex County, New York.^1,8

The following news article was printed in the April 12, 1917, edition of The Elizabethtown Post:

Sad Death of Ernest Jordan

Just as we were going to press last Thursday news reached this office that Ernest Jordan had just died of typhoid pneumonia. It seemed too bad to be true but upon investigation the report proved to be correct. It developed that he had taken sick on Monday and before most of us realized that he was sick the mortal struggle was all over.
Ernest Jordan, the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Carlos A. Jordan of Elizabethtown, was born in the town of Schroon 46 years ago. When 10 years of age he came to Elizabethtown with his parents, elder brother Archer and a sister, Edna, who died some years ago. For 35 years Ernest Jordan has been a familiar figure in Elizabethtown. His was one of the useful lives in the workof this community, which we know neither how to spare nor to replace. He conducted a farm and milk route, besides which he plowed gardens, helped others do their farming, drew wood, coal, etc., in short did anything that was honorable in the way of earning a living. He was as honest and faithful as the sun which shines and will be missed in the daily life of this community. However, it is in the happy home where he will be most missed. As a son he was kind, as a husband the most faithful and as a father all that could be asked. Indeed, it would be difficult to pick out a more faithful home companion than Ernest Jordan had been. The aged parents, the grief stricken widow, the only son and the only brother, all dearly beloved by the deceased, have the sincere sympathy of this community.
Funeral services were held at the Methodist Church Monday afternoon at two o'clock, being largely attended. Rev. D. H. French preached the funeral service. The interment was in Riverside Cemetery.

Expression of Thanks
The undersigned hereby thank all who so kindly assisted at the time of the sickness and death of Ernest Jordan.
Mr. and Mrs. Carlos A. Jordan
Mrs. Ernest Jordan
Archer Jordan
Archer Jordan 2nd.⁹

     Dr. Ernest Edson Jordan was born on 11 February 1927 at Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York.¹ He was the son of Archer Edson Jordan II and Ivah Viola Page. He married Dorothy Lou Rule, daughter of Henry Burton Rule and Dora C King, circa 1949.¹ He died on 16 January 2006 at Lexington, Lexington-Fayette Urban County, Kentucky, at age 78.¹


JORDAN Dr. Ernest Edson, left this world for his next adventure on
Mon., Jan. 16, 2006. Helping others was the theme of his life from
counseling people, to fixing broken cars, to helping impoverished
farmers use their crops more efficiently. Ernie Jordan was born in
Syracuse, NY on Feb. 11, 1927. His desire to pursue and accomplish
dreams and goals was unquenchable. During WWII he served as an
airplane mechanic for the Navy. He met and married Dorothy Rule
while earning his BA at the University of Colorado. He worked with
the Navajo Indians in Arizona and New Mexico before getting his masters
degree in public health from Berkley University. He received his
doctorate in education with a specialization in marriage counseling
from the University of Pennsylvania and worked for many years as a
psychologist for Comprehensive Care Center in Lexington, KY. After
retirement, he and his wife served in the Peace Corps, first in
Paraguay, South America and later, in the Solomon Islands in the
South Pacific. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Rule Jordan who
was his partner in adventure for 56 years. Other survivors include
four daughters; Laurel Foster, Smyrna, TN, Linda Ann Waggoner,
Las Vegas, NV, Cathleen McClain, Mt. Eden, KY, Mera Disponett,
Lexington, KY, one son, Martin Jordan, Lexington, KY and 23 grandchildren.
His family will dearly miss the wealth of wisdom, ingenious creations,
and practical help he always provided. A memorial celebration of his
life will be held at 5 pm Sat., Jan. 21, 2006 at First United Methodist
Church, 200 West High Street. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to
World Neighbors, 4127 NW 122nd Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73120(1-800-242-6387.)²

     Ethel May Jordan is the daughter of Frederick F. Jordan and Rose M. Hurlburt.¹

     Flora E. Jordan was born circa 1862 at Essex County, New York.¹ She was the daughter of John H. Jordan and Margaret A. Gibson.¹ She married Charles W. King circa 1883 at New York.³