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Gordon James Savage Jr.

Birth	:	1 Feb 1928 Newburgh, Orange County, New York, USA
Death	:	12 Nov 2016 Jefferson, Coos County, New Hampshire, USA
Burial	:	Riverton Cemetery, Jefferson, Coos County, USA
Coordinate	:	44.4336200, -71.5309300
Description	:	Gordon James Savage, Junior, 88, passed away peacefully at his farm on Saturday, November 12, 2016. Gordon was born on February 1, 1928, in Newburgh, New York, to Gordon, Sr, and Pauline (Fox) Savage. Gordon moved to his family's homestead in Jefferson as a small boy and, when he was six, moved to what is now known as the Presidential View Farm. He attended the one-room school in Riverton through the eighth grade and then went to the Lancaster High School. At 15, he received a Hood Foundation Scholarship to attend a special combined high school/college accelerated program... Read More	Gordon James Savage, Junior, 88, passed away peacefully at his farm on Saturday, November 12, 2016. Gordon was born on February 1, 1928, in Newburgh, New York, to Gordon, Sr, and Pauline (Fox) Savage. Gordon moved to his family's homestead in Jefferson as a small boy and, when he was six, moved to what is now known as the Presidential View Farm. He attended the one-room school in Riverton through the eighth grade and then went to the Lancaster High School. At 15, he received a Hood Foundation Scholarship to attend a special combined high school/college accelerated program in applied farming at what is now UNH's Thompson School. He received his diploma at age 17, as World War II ended in 1945. He returned to his chosen career, dairy farming, and maintained a small herd of Jersey cattle at the Savage Farm. He served in the United States Army from 1955-1957. He was in Fulda, Germany, in the Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 14th Armored Cavalry. His military occupation skill was medical aidman serving as an ambulance driver. In 1960, Gordon married Lena Pray. Together they worked The Savage Farm and raised a family of four children. For some years, Gordon worked as a substitute at the Jefferson Post Office, and then, from 1980 to 1989, he became the town's full-time postmaster. He was an active member of the community, serving in various town positions such as fire warden, a two-year term as selectman, trustee of trust funds, a member of Mount Jefferson Lodge IOOF of Jefferson and a past Grange member. In 1988, he was honored as Jefferson's Citizen of the Year. Gordon was predeceased by his wife of over 54 years, Lena (Pray) Savage. He leaves behind his children; grandchildren; and a sister.

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Where is Gordon James Savage Jr.'s memorial?
Gordon James Savage Jr.'s memorial is located at: Riverton Cemetery, Jefferson, Coos County, USA.
When did Gordon James Savage Jr. death?
Gordon James Savage Jr. death on 12 Nov 2016 in Jefferson, Coos County, New Hampshire, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Gordon James Savage Jr.'s memorial?
Latitude: 44.4336200
Longitude: -71.5309300

Family Members:

Parent

Gordon James Savage Sr.

(1900 - 1982)

Pauline Esther Fox Savage

(1906 - 1997)

Spouse

Lena Anna Pray Savage

(1936 - 2015)

Siblings

Elizabeth Jean Savage

(1929 - 2020)

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Coordinate: 44.4336200, -71.5309300

2. Wentworth-Reed Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.4399700, -71.5206100

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7. Hillside Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.4169000, -71.4746400

8. Wentworth Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.4750000, -71.4763890

9. Saint Pauls Episcopal Church Memorial Garden
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11. Wilder Cemetery
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12. Old Lancaster Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.4928380, -71.5696480

13. Summer Street Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.4949799, -71.5651093

14. Forest Vale Cemetery
Jefferson, Coos County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3804800, -71.4754700

15. Number 10 Cemetery
Lancaster, Coos County, USA
Coordinate: 44.4246900, -71.6270600

16. Starr King Cemetery
Jefferson, Coos County, USA
Coordinate: 44.4014800, -71.4424400

17. Calvary Catholic Cemetery
Lancaster, Coos County, USA
Coordinate: 44.5029400, -71.5739100

18. Park Street Cemetery
Whitefield, Coos County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3737100, -71.6022000

19. Saint Matthews Cemetery
Whitefield, Coos County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3820400, -71.6163300

20. Clark-Eaton Cemetery
Lunenburg, Essex County, USA
Coordinate: 44.4820000, -71.6218100

21. Old Cemetery
Whitefield, Coos County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3743190, -71.6106680

22. Pine Street Cemetery
Whitefield, Coos County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3792000, -71.6175200

23. Nellie Smart Cemetery
Guildhall, Essex County, USA
Coordinate: 44.5138741, -71.5947647

24. Applebee Family Cemetery
Jefferson, Coos County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3508300, -71.4633400