Background
Gordon, Peyton was born on April 30, 1870 in Washington, District of Columbia. Son of Malcolm Burkhead and Sarah (Thompson) Gordon.
Gordon, Peyton was born on April 30, 1870 in Washington, District of Columbia. Son of Malcolm Burkhead and Sarah (Thompson) Gordon.
Bachelor of Laws, Columbian University, 1890, Master of Laws, 1891. Doctor of Laws, National University, Washington, District of Columbia, 1931.
Born in Washington, District of Columbia, Gordon received an Bachelor of Laws from Columbian University in 1890 and an Master of Laws from the same institution in 1891. He was an Assistant United States. attorney for the District of Columbia from 1891 to 1904. He was a Pardon attorney from 1904 to 1907.
He was a Special assistant to the United States. attorney general from 1907 to 1913.
He was in private practice in Washington, District of Columbia from 1914 to 1917. He was in the United States Army, Judge Advocate General Corps from 1917 to 1918.
He returned to private practice in Washington, District of Columbia until 1921. He was the United States Attorney for the District of Columbia from 1921 to 1928.
On February 27, 1928, Gordon was nominated by President Calvin Coolidge to a seat on the United States District Court for the District of Columbia vacated by Adolph A. Hoehling.
Gordon was confirmed by the United States Senate on March 29, 1928, and received his commission the same day. He assumed senior status on February 4, 1941, serving in that capacity until his death, in Washington, District of Columbia
Member Bar Association of District of Columbia (president 1923-1924), American Law Institute (incorporator), Alumni Association Columbian-George Washington Law School (ex-president), American Legion, Phi Beta Gamma. Club: Chevy Chase.
Married Evelyn Briley, June 4, 1902.