Full Name
George William Gordon (born 1820)[1]
Date of Birth
1820[1]
Date of Death
October 23, 1865[1]
Place of Birth
Jamaica[1]
Spouse’s Name
- Not available
Children’s Names
- Not available
Known Affiliates Names
- Jamaican politician (1865)[1]
Affiliated Organizations’ Names
- Jamaican House of Assembly (member)[1]
Legacy
George William Gordon was a Jamaican politician and businessman who played a significant role in the Morant Bay Rebellion of 1865[1]. Born in Jamaica, Gordon was a member of the Jamaican House of Assembly and a vocal critic of the colonial government’s policies[1]. He was arrested and executed on October 23, 1865, for his alleged involvement in the rebellion[1]. Gordon’s death and the events surrounding the Morant Bay Rebellion highlighted the injustices faced by the Jamaican people under colonial rule and contributed to the push for self-government and independence[1].
Citations: [1] https://slaveryandremembrance.org/people/person/?id=PP006 [2] https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Gordon-14890 [3] https://www.ancestry.com.au/genealogy/records/james-gordon-24-1jq7xd [4] https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo/1833-1885.html