The Gordons and Paines
- George Gordon (1836-1911), U.S. Representative from Tennessee 1907-1911. Uncle by marriage of Rowlett Paine.
- Rowlett Paine, Mayor of Memphis, Tennessee 1920-1927. Nephew by marriage of George Gordon.
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