Michael Gordon, pictured here with his wife, Katie (née Cunnane), was born about 1886 to Cormac and Ellen Gordon of Aughalustia, Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon.

Michael and Ballaghaderreen-born Katie married in 1919 and had three children: Bertie, Maeve and Jim.

Michael was a first cousin of Patrick, James, Kate and Thomas Gordon (see previous photos).