Deen, Fordice, Hallett, Hodges and Van Horn Families - Person Sheet
Deen, Fordice, Hallett, Hodges and Van Horn Families - Person Sheet
NameJohn Richmond Gorby
Birth23 Jan 1848, Hiramsburg, Noble County, Ohio
Death29 Nov 1923, Medina, Ohio
OccupationFarmer
FatherDavid Gorby (1810-1887)
MotherEliza Jane Hunter (1823-1899)
Spouses
Birth3 Jan 1849, On Dog Run, Belle Valley, Ohio
Death17 Jun 1898, Noble Cty, West Virginia
FatherWilliam Ryan Davis (1816-1896)
MotherSarah Jane Fogel (1819-1915)
Marriage1 Jan 1866
ChildrenEliza Jane (1868-)
Mary Mahala (1870-)
Minnie Josephine (1872->1936)
Leotus (1873-1875)
Melissa (1875-1875)
Carrie (1875-1875)
Leota May (1876-)
John William (1881-)
Roberta Rebecca (1885-)
Pearl Evangeline (1889-)
Notes for John Richmond Gorby
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1880 US Census, Hiramsburg, Noble, Ohio
Household Gender Age Birthplace
Self John R. Gorby M 32 Ohio, United States
Wife Rebecca Gorby F 31 Ohio, United States
Daughter Eliza J. Gorby F 13 Ohio, United States
Daughter Mary M. Gorby F 11 Ohio, United States
Daughter Minnie Gorby F 9 Ohio, United States
Daughter Leoti Gorby F 3 Ohio, United States
Ref: GWG1-4.6.99 - Death date from tombstone. Inscription reads: a tender mother and a faithful friend. John Richmond Gorby's first adventure in the business world was to engage in the lumber business in Alabama, moving with his family to that state where he operated a lumber mill quite successfully. Later he returned to Noble Co, OH and purchased two farms.
After serving two terms as County Commissioner, he began the raising of thoroughbred race horses, beginning his stables with a file Kentucky stallion - Romancer - and some file brood mares from Lexington, KY. He built a one-mile race track on one of his farms and secured a trainer for his stables. No only did he enter this business for profit, but he enjoyed the work greatly, being a great lover of fine horses, thoroughly enjoying showing his horses and track to everyone who came to his farms. He disposed of this business shortly after the death of his wife.
At one time he was interested in an Onyx mine in AZ, living in Tucson, AZ for a number of years.
Always interested in governmental affairs and with a determination possessed by few, he pushed ahead to success. He passed away at his home.
In build, John Gorby was much like his father - tall, well built, and a very fine looking man. It is reported that he stole a horse to take him to enlist in the Union Army, running away to do so, but was refused because of his extreme youth and returned home.
From the History of Noble Co, OH , Watkins, 1887: p 140 - Commissioner J.R. Gorbly, 1884-7. p 494 - John R. Gorby, son of David Gorby, an old resident, was born January 23, 1848. His father settled in Noble County in 1823, being then fourteen years of age. J.R. Gorby has been engaged in farming and the lumber business. He spent some time in Illinois and Alabama. He married Rebecca Davis, in Illinois. Mr. Gorby is a Republican, and a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He has held several township offices, and is now serving as a county commissioner.
Ref: GWG1-4.6.99 - Tombstone inscription reads: They were faithful unto Death.
1880 US Census, Hiramsburg, Noble, Ohio
Household Gender Age Birthplace
Self John R. Gorby M 32 Ohio, United States
Wife Rebecca Gorby F 31 Ohio, United States
Daughter Eliza J. Gorby F 13 Ohio, United States
Daughter Mary M. Gorby F 11 Ohio, United States
Daughter Minnie Gorby F 9 Ohio, United States
Daughter Leoti Gorby F 3 Ohio, United States
Ref: GWG1-4.6.99 - Death date from tombstone. Inscription reads: a tender mother and a faithful friend. John Richmond Gorby's first adventure in the business world was to engage in the lumber business in Alabama, moving with his family to that state where he operated a lumber mill quite successfully. Later he returned to Noble Co, OH and purchased two farms.
After serving two terms as County Commissioner, he began the raising of thoroughbred race horses, beginning his stables with a file Kentucky stallion - Romancer - and some file brood mares from Lexington, KY. He built a one-mile race track on one of his farms and secured a trainer for his stables. No only did he enter this business for profit, but he enjoyed the work greatly, being a great lover of fine horses, thoroughly enjoying showing his horses and track to everyone who came to his farms. He disposed of this business shortly after the death of his wife.
At one time he was interested in an Onyx mine in AZ, living in Tucson, AZ for a number of years.
Always interested in governmental affairs and with a determination possessed by few, he pushed ahead to success. He passed away at his home.
In build, John Gorby was much like his father - tall, well built, and a very fine looking man. It is reported that he stole a horse to take him to enlist in the Union Army, running away to do so, but was refused because of his extreme youth and returned home.
From the History of Noble Co, OH , Watkins, 1887: p 140 - Commissioner J.R. Gorbly, 1884-7. p 494 - John R. Gorby, son of David Gorby, an old resident, was born January 23, 1848. His father settled in Noble County in 1823, being then fourteen years of age. J.R. Gorby has been engaged in farming and the lumber business. He spent some time in Illinois and Alabama. He married Rebecca Davis, in Illinois. Mr. Gorby is a Republican, and a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He has held several township offices, and is now serving as a county commissioner.
Ref: GWG1-4.6.99 - Tombstone inscription reads: They were faithful unto Death.