MRS. JANE GORE, farmer; P. O. Kilbourne; was born July 5,1820, in County Antrim, Ireland; she is the daughter of Alexander Thompson, and her mother's maiden name was Jane Stewart. Mrs. Gore, in her 14th year, came to this country with her parents, locating near Carrolton, Greene Co., this State. While in this locality, she was married to Edwin Gore, who was born Nov. 21, 1816. They were martied Jan. 26, 1843. Nine children are the result of this union:  Frances A., Charles A., William R.. Thomas E., John W., Jennie, Mollie, James H. and Mattie M. In 1845, they moved to this county and built them a log cabin, near the place she now lives on. They cooked one summer out of doors, and the cabin they lived in for some time had no doors or windows to close the openings. She has been a member of the M. E. Church since 1841. Mr. Gore died April 16,1866. He was an honest and upright man, and died lamented by all who knew him.



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