Jack Gordon (c. 1822–1864), original name, Peter Worthington, renegade, outlaw, in Texas, New Mexico and Arizona.
Peter Worthington a son of a well known Virginia family, who at the age of 17 killed a man and left home, changing his name.
It was said he was a smart man that kept his dealings quiet but would shoot to kill upon the slightest provocation.
He found a lost female Indian child named Chescott and she lived with him in Tailholt, Tulare County, until his death.
Gordon was also wounded fatally and while dying arranged to have Chescott live with the Levi Mitchell family and gave his entire estate to her.