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Dr. John S. Gordon, oculist and aurist, whose practice also includes the treatment of diseases of the nose and throat as well as of the eye and ear, has gained an enviable reputation in Milwaukee, where his ability has found recognition in the ready endorsement of the public. Born in Berlin, Wisconsin, April 18, 1888, he is a son of John Gordon, a merchant, who was a native of Baltimore, Maryland, born in 1861, while his death occurred in Milwaukee in 1918. In early manhood he married Mrs. Agnes J. (Hark, a widow residing in Milwaukee. She was born in Chicago in 1858.

Dr. Gordon was largely reared in Waupaca, Wisconsin, pursuing his early education there until graduated from the high school with the class of 1907. In the fall of that year he entered the University of Wisconsin, where he pursued an academic course for one year, while later he won his professional degree upon graduation from the medical department of the University of Illinois in 1912. For one year he served as interne in the Milwaukee Hospital and since 1913 he has concentrated his efforts and attention upon diseases of the eye, ear, nose and throat, specializing as a partner of Dr. Henry B. Hitz and Dr. Gilbert E. Seaman. The firm enjoys a very extensive practice of a notable character and their professional services have been highly satisfactory to their patients.

On the 12th of November, 1913, Dr. Gordon was united in marriage to Miss Ida N. Perry, who was born in Evanston, Illinois, and is a graduate of Lawrence College. Prior to her marriage she engaged in teaching. She has become the mother of one son, John S., Jr., now in his sixth year.

Dr. Gordon is a republican in his political views and always keeps well informed on the vital questions and issues of the day. Fraternally he is a Master Mason, loyal to the teachings and purposes of the craft. He belongs also to the Wisconsin Club and to the Milwaukee University Club, while in the field of his profession he is well-known through his membership in the Milwaukee Academy of Medicine, the Milwaukee County Medical Society, the American Medical Association, the Milwaukee Oto-Ophthalmic Society and the Tri-State Medical Society. He is thoroughly informed concerning the latest researches and discoveries of the profession and his practice is at all times thoroughly scientific in character and of the utmost worth in the results attained.