Lewis William Gore was the son of Henderson French Gore and Sarepta Rosella Caperton-Gore. He was born at Pride Village, West Virginia, October 14,1866.
Prior to 1900, he and three of his brothers traveled to Washington state and spent some time digging gold in the Yukon territory. After making a sizable fortune in gold
he returned to Mercer County, bought real estate and set up several businesses in Princeton.
Upon his return, he married Bertie Alice Keatley, daughter of George Washington Keatley
and Cynthia Mary Jane Martin-Keatley, in November 1900.
Bertie and Lewis had six children together.
Sadly, Bertie Alice and a baby both died during childbirth. Bertie was just 37.
Forty-four days later, Lewis William died of stomach cancer. Lewis was just 51.
Bertie and Lewis left six orphans behind who were divided into four families to be raised but they were strong and resilient and thrived after the loss of both of their parents.
Mona Elmo Gore was born on October 23,1901. She married Eric Marion Speakman. They had two sons: John Randolph who died after one month and William Joseph.
Mable Clare Gore was born on April 6,1903. She married Oren Jones. They had one daughter, Mona Elizabeth.
Dana Mae Gore was born on November 7,1909. She married Hoy G. Craghead. They had three sons and one daughter: Ben Lee, William Harvey, Bobby James and Edna Alice.
Gordon Basil Gore was born on November 19,1911. He married Virginia Mae Justice. They had two sons: James Lewis and Charles William.
Dixie Madeline Gore was born on August 9,1913. She married Troy C.Hight in 1936 but were divorced shortly after.
James Lewis Gore was born on November 28,1915. He married Laraine Brown and had two daughters: Deborah Lynn and Janet Melisa.
Prior to 1900, he and three of his brothers traveled to Washington state and spent some time digging gold in the Yukon territory. After making a sizable fortune in gold
he returned to Mercer County, bought real estate and set up several businesses in Princeton.
Upon his return, he married Bertie Alice Keatley, daughter of George Washington Keatley
and Cynthia Mary Jane Martin-Keatley, in November 1900.
Bertie and Lewis had six children together.
Sadly, Bertie Alice and a baby both died during childbirth. Bertie was just 37.
Forty-four days later, Lewis William died of stomach cancer. Lewis was just 51.
Bertie and Lewis left six orphans behind who were divided into four families to be raised but they were strong and resilient and thrived after the loss of both of their parents.
Mona Elmo Gore was born on October 23,1901. She married Eric Marion Speakman. They had two sons: John Randolph who died after one month and William Joseph.
Mable Clare Gore was born on April 6,1903. She married Oren Jones. They had one daughter, Mona Elizabeth.
Dana Mae Gore was born on November 7,1909. She married Hoy G. Craghead. They had three sons and one daughter: Ben Lee, William Harvey, Bobby James and Edna Alice.
Gordon Basil Gore was born on November 19,1911. He married Virginia Mae Justice. They had two sons: James Lewis and Charles William.
Dixie Madeline Gore was born on August 9,1913. She married Troy C.Hight in 1936 but were divorced shortly after.
James Lewis Gore was born on November 28,1915. He married Laraine Brown and had two daughters: Deborah Lynn and Janet Melisa.
Lewis William Gore was the son of Henderson French Gore and Sarepta Rosella Caperton-Gore. He was born at Pride Village, West Virginia, October 14,1866.
Prior to 1900, he and three of his brothers traveled to Washington state and spent some time digging gold in the Yukon territory. After making a sizable fortune in gold
he returned to Mercer County, bought real estate and set up several businesses in Princeton.
Upon his return, he married Bertie Alice Keatley, daughter of George Washington Keatley
and Cynthia Mary Jane Martin-Keatley, in November 1900.
Bertie and Lewis had six children together.
Sadly, Bertie Alice and a baby both died during childbirth. Bertie was just 37.
Forty-four days later, Lewis William died of stomach cancer. Lewis was just 51.
Bertie and Lewis left six orphans behind who were divided into four families to be raised but they were strong and resilient and thrived after the loss of both of their parents.
Mona Elmo Gore was born on October 23,1901. She married Eric Marion Speakman. They had two sons: John Randolph who died after one month and William Joseph.
Mable Clare Gore was born on April 6,1903. She married Oren Jones. They had one daughter, Mona Elizabeth.
Dana Mae Gore was born on November 7,1909. She married Hoy G. Craghead. They had three sons and one daughter: Ben Lee, William Harvey, Bobby James and Edna Alice.
Gordon Basil Gore was born on November 19,1911. He married Virginia Mae Justice. They had two sons: James Lewis and Charles William.
Dixie Madeline Gore was born on August 9,1913. She married Troy C.Hight in 1936 but were divorced shortly after.
James Lewis Gore was born on November 28,1915. He married Laraine Brown and had two daughters: Deborah Lynn and Janet Melisa.
Prior to 1900, he and three of his brothers traveled to Washington state and spent some time digging gold in the Yukon territory. After making a sizable fortune in gold
he returned to Mercer County, bought real estate and set up several businesses in Princeton.
Upon his return, he married Bertie Alice Keatley, daughter of George Washington Keatley
and Cynthia Mary Jane Martin-Keatley, in November 1900.
Bertie and Lewis had six children together.
Sadly, Bertie Alice and a baby both died during childbirth. Bertie was just 37.
Forty-four days later, Lewis William died of stomach cancer. Lewis was just 51.
Bertie and Lewis left six orphans behind who were divided into four families to be raised but they were strong and resilient and thrived after the loss of both of their parents.
Mona Elmo Gore was born on October 23,1901. She married Eric Marion Speakman. They had two sons: John Randolph who died after one month and William Joseph.
Mable Clare Gore was born on April 6,1903. She married Oren Jones. They had one daughter, Mona Elizabeth.
Dana Mae Gore was born on November 7,1909. She married Hoy G. Craghead. They had three sons and one daughter: Ben Lee, William Harvey, Bobby James and Edna Alice.
Gordon Basil Gore was born on November 19,1911. He married Virginia Mae Justice. They had two sons: James Lewis and Charles William.
Dixie Madeline Gore was born on August 9,1913. She married Troy C.Hight in 1936 but were divorced shortly after.
James Lewis Gore was born on November 28,1915. He married Laraine Brown and had two daughters: Deborah Lynn and Janet Melisa.
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