The documents tell the story.
The documents write the history.
The following are Gordon family land deeds (of purchase, sale, and transfer) with description and/or transcriptions exactly as written.
Transcription for 23 Dec 1868 Land Purchase
Transcription for 5 Feb 1872 Land Purchase (pt. 1)
Transcription for 5 Feb 1872 Land Purchase (pt. 2)
Transcription for 12 Oct 1875 Land Purchase (pts. 1 & 2)
Transcription for 14 Dec 1875 Land Purchase