Sir Adam Gordon
Sir Adam Gordon died circa 1329.
In 1305 he represented Scotland at a Council at Westminster.
He held the office of Justiciar of Lothian between 1305 and 1312, under English rule. After 1314 he supported King Robert I.
He was granted the territorial Lordship of Strathbogie, forfeited by the Earl of Athole.
He was Ambassador to convey the Declaration of Arbroath to the Pope in Rome.
He also had two sons in holy orders.
Children of Sir Adam Gordon
- Mary Gordon
- Sir Adam Gordon of that Ilk d. c 1351
- William Gordon1
Sir Adam Gordon of that Ilk
Sir Adam Gordon of that Ilk was the son of Sir Adam Gordon. He died circa 1351.
Sir Adam Gordon of that Ilk fought in the Battle of Halidon Hill in 1333, where he was an army leader.
Child of Sir Adam Gordon of that Ilk
John Gordon
John Gordon was the son of Sir Adam Gordon of that Ilk. He married Elizabeth (?).
He died before 1360.
On 20 March 1357/58 he had a charter of confirmation of his Strathbogie lands by King David II.
Children of John Gordon and Elizabeth (?)
- Sir John Gordon 30 May 1391 - 11 Oct 1395
- Sir Adam Gordon of that Ilk d. 1402
Sir John Gordon
Sir John Gordon was the son of John Gordon and Elizabeth (?).
He died from 30 May 1391 to 11 October 1395, without legitimate issue.
Sir John Gordon lived at Strathbogie, Scotland.
He and Elizabeth Cruickshank were associated in a 'handfast union.'
He fought in the Anglo-Scottish Wars between 1377 and 1388.
Children of Sir John Gordon and Elizabeth Cruickshank
- John Gordon
- Thomas Gordon
John Gordon
John Gordon was the son of Sir John Gordon and Elizabeth Cruickshank.
He married Elizabeth Maitland, daughter of Robert Maitland of Netherdale.
He died after 1418.
John Gordon lived at Scurdargue, Scotland. John Gordon also went by the nick-name of Jock.
Children of John Gordon and Elizabeth Maitland
- James Gordon
- John Gordon
- William Gordon
Children of John Gordon
- Alexander Gordon
- Adam Gordon
James Gordon
James Gordon was the son of John Gordon and Elizabeth Maitland. He married Canea Harper.
Child of James Gordon and Canea Harper
- Patrick Gordon of Methlic and Haddo
Patrick Gordon of Methlic and Haddo
Patrick Gordon of Methlic and Haddo was the son of James Gordon and Canea Harper.
He died on 18 May 1452 at Brechin, Angus, Scotland, killed in action.
Patrick Gordon of Methlic and Haddo fought in the Battle of Brechin on 18 May 1452.
Children of Patrick Gordon of Methlic and Haddo
- James Gordon of Methlic and Haddo
- Agnes Gordon
- unknown Gordon
James Gordon of Methlic and Haddo
James Gordon of Methlic and Haddo is the son of Patrick Gordon of Methlic and Haddo.
On 22 June 1469 he acquired Haddo from William Foularton.
Children of James Gordon of Methlic and Haddo
- James Gordon of Methlic and Haddo
- Alexander Gordon
James Gordon of Methlic and Haddo
James Gordon of Methlic and Haddo was the son of James Gordon of Methlic and Haddo.
He died in 1531.
In 1481 he obtained a charter under the Great Seal from King James III.
In 1505 he obtained a charter under the Great Seal from King James IV.
In 1514 he obtained a charter under the Great Seal from King James V.
Child of James Gordon of Methlic and Haddo
George Gordon
George Gordon was the son of James Gordon of Methlic and Haddo.
He died before 1531.
Child of George Gordon
• James Gordon
James Gordon
James Gordon was the son of George Gordon. He married Marjory Menzies, daughter of Sir Thomas Menzies.
He died in 1582.
In 1567 he rallied to the defence of the young Prince James (King James VI of Scotland and I of Britain)
towards the end of the effective reign of Mary Queen of Scots.
He joined the 4th Earl of Huntly and remained loyal to the Queen.
Child of James Gordon and Marjory Menzies
Patrick Gordon
Patrick Gordon was the son of James Gordon and Marjory Menzies.
He married Agnes Frazer, daughter of Alexander Frazer.
He died before 1582.
Child of Patrick Gordon and Agnes Frazer
- James Gordon of Methlic and Haddo
James Gordon of Methlic and Haddo
James Gordon of Methlic and Haddo was the son of Patrick Gordon and Agnes Frazer.
He married Jean Keith, daughter of William Keith, Master of Marischal, circa 25 July 1582.
He died in November 1624.
Child of James Gordon of Methlic and Haddo and Jean Keith
- George Gordon d. Oct 1610
George Gordon
George Gordon was the son of James Gordon of Methlic and Haddo and Jean Keith.
He married Margaret Bannerman, daughter of Alexander Bannerman of Elsick and Elizabeth Johnston, in 1608.
He died in October 1610.
Children of George Gordon and Margaret Bannerman
- Jean Gordon
- Sir John Gordon, 1st Bt.
Sir John Gordon, 1st Bt.
Sir John Gordon, 1st Bt. was born in 1610. He was the son of George Gordon and Margaret Bannerman.
He married Mary Forbes, daughter of William Forbes, in 1630.
He died on 19 July 1644, beheaded after being found guilty of treason (the first Royalist to be executed by a judicial sentence).
Sir John Gordon, 1st Bt. was next in command of the Royal forces to oppose the Covenanters.
He fought in the action at Turreff in 1639.
He was created 1st Baronet Gordon, of Haddo, co. Aberdeen [SCOTLAND] on 13 August 1642.
In October 1643 he protested against the Covenant. On 8 May 1644 at Kelly, Devon, England, his house was besieged and he was taken prisoner on its surrender.
Children of Sir John Gordon, 1st Bt. and Mary Forbes
- Janet Gordon
- Sir John Gordon of Haddo, 2nd Bt.
- George Gordon of Haddo, 1st Earl of Aberdeen
Sir John Gordon of Haddo, 2nd Bt.
Sir John Gordon of Haddo, 2nd Bt. was born circa 1632.
He was the son of Sir John Gordon, 1st Bt. and Mary Forbes.
He married Mary Forbes, daughter of Alexander Forbes, 1st Lord Forbes of Pitsligo and Jean Keith.
He died in 1665, without male issue.
Sir John Gordon of Haddo, 2nd Bt. succeeded to the title of 2nd Baronet Gordon, of Haddo, co. Aberdeen on 19 July 1644,
however, due to his father's attainder, was under forfeiture until the Restoration in 1660.
Child of Sir John Gordon of Haddo, 2nd Bt. and Mary Forbes
Jean Gordon
Jean Gordon was the daughter of Sir John Gordon of Haddo, 2nd Bt. and Mary Forbes.
She married Sir James Gordon of Lesmoir, 5th Bt. circa 19 December 1676.
Sir James Gordon of Lesmoir, 5th Bt.
Sir James Gordon of Lesmoir, 5th Bt. married Jean Gordon, daughter of Sir John Gordon of Haddo, 2nd Bt. and Mary Forbes, circa 19 December 1676.
Sir James Gordon of Lesmoir, 5th Bt. gained the title of 5th Baronet Gordon, of Lesmoir
Child of Sir James Gordon of Lesmoir, 5th Bt.
Anne Gordon
Anne Gordon is the daughter of Sir James Gordon of Lesmoir, 5th Bt.
She married Robert Farquharson, son of Francis Farquharson of Finzean and Margaret Arbuthnot, in 1839.
From 1839, her married name became Farquharson.
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