The Gordon DNA Project: www.TheGordonDNAproject.com THE HOUSE OF GORDON, Gordons Under Arms III 4-5 Copies printed. GEORGE, 5TH AND LAST DUKE OF GORDON Painted by Sir Henry Raeburn, R^. unfcer 2lrms A BIOGRAPHICAL MUSTER ROLL OF OFFICERS NAMED GORDON IN THE NAVIES AND ARMIES OF BRITAIN, EUROPE, AMERICA AND IN THE JACOBITE RISINGS BY CONSTANCE OLIVER SKELTON AND JOHN MALCOLM BULLOCH ABERDEEN $prdon of Ha irietta, Gordon, Ihead 1 I William, officer George, Lord Haddo, officer Alexander, John, of Ellon, of Cairnbulg, officer officer 13 "J tficers 4 officers 7 officers 6 officers 38 officers 19 officers The (94) Officers (of the name of Gordon) descended from the 2nd Earl of Aberdeen. One of these officers raised the Sist Regiment, and another, the nth Duke of Gordon, raised four regi- ments of his own and two companies for other regiments. George Gordon, of Hallhead, Jacobite : fought at Culloden Robert Gordon, of Hallhead b, 1712 : d. 1793 William (Gordon), 2nd Earl of Aberdeen Had 37 male descendants in Services = Lady Henrietta Gordon m. 1760 : d. 1814 1 George, Militia \ William, R.E. \ Robert, William, George, R.N. Adam Durnford, Thomas Rowley, Robert Cumming Hamilton, listPt Black Watch Charles Napier R.N. H.K.r.d ,S H K 1 C. nc.th Ft. Anne = Henry Perkins Wolrige \ Robert Gordon Walter Gordon Adai Gordon-Gilmour, Wolrige- Gordon Grenadier Guards Black Watch John Gordon Henry Gordon Wolrige-Gordon, Wolrige-Gordon, Argyll and Cameron Sutherland! Highlanders Robert Wolrige-Gordon Grenadier Guards n Lindsay, George William Hamilton Poet Hamilton, Elrington, Thomas, RE K N HE I.C.S. 1 1 1 Edward Hyde William Hamilton, Alexander, Gordons Worcester Reg. The 19 Officers of the Hallhead Gordons. xxxvi HOUSE OF GORDON. Opportunity and patronage similarly gave an impulse to soldiering in other Gordon countries. It was marked in Sutherland, though there it is somewhat obscured by the fact that the Earls of Sutherland had abandoned the name of Gordon before the great recruiting impetus of the eighteenth century began. A very remarkable instance is afforded by Adam Gordon (1750-1831), tacksman at Griamachary, Kildonan, for no fewer than fifteen of his male descendants have been officers, includ- ing the well-known "gemini generals," Sir John James Hood and Sir Thomas Edward Gordon. Their fame endures, but not one stone of their old home probably a mere " but and ben " in Griamachary is now standing on the other. It is not possible in the space at one's disposal to go into all the families producing officers, but the following are some striking cases of male descendants in the British Services, though the totals could be increased by including service under other flags and as Jacobites : Haddo William, 2nd Earl of Aberdeen (d, 1745) had . . -94 Croiighly James, farmer (d. 1812) had 28 Hallhead Robert, the laird (d. 1793) had 19 Cairnfield Robert, of Lunan (b. 1655) had 17 Newton James, Portsoy (d. 1745) had . . . . .16 Abcrgtldie Charles, the laird (d. 1796) had . . . . .15 Griamachary Adam, tacksman (d. 1831) had . . . .15 Ward/tome James, of Beldorney (alive 1746) had . . .11 Kenmure John, " 8th " Viscount (d. 1769) had . . . .10 Clonmcl Thomas, of Spring-garden (d. 1805) had ... 9 Embo Sir John, 5th bart. (d. 1779) had 8 Culvennan William (d. 1757) had ...... 7 There are other groups distinctly military though not so easily classed as these families. For instance, the Gordons of Park are represented throughout the book by 14 fighting members : the Gordon-Cummings by 12, the Gordon-Lennox family by u, and the Conway-Gordons by the same number. That the fighting spirit was widely diffused among men bearing the name of Gordon, and did not rely on the power of the Dukes to give it expression, is seen in the number of officers produced by the Gordons of Spring-garden, Clonmel, who were founded by a tanner, and who were brilliantly represented in Major-General Edward Charles Acheson Gordon, R.E. There were several other Irish families, grouped here for the first time, although none of them can be traced back THE MAKING OF THE MUSTER. XXXvii to any line in Scotland. One would specially like to know something more about Anthony Gordon of the Invalids, whose Treatise on the Science of Defence for the Sword, Bayonet and Pike in Close Action is described by Captain Hutton as " the earliest known work giving any idea of at- tack and defence with the bayonet ". In view of the large number of unidentified officers in the list, it is obvious that the grouping of Gordons in families is far from complete : but Mrs. Skelton has the satisfaction of knowing that she has traced several men to their family stock. This, indeed, has been a constant encouragement in a task that has presented some appallingly dull stretches of stodgy laboriousness. One of these happy occasions occurs in the case of a certain Robert Gordon, who distinguished himself in India. At an early part of the inquiry, he emerged from the pages of Robert Orme, at the attack on Wandiwash, 1759, the capture of Vellore 1760, and of Pondicherry, 1760-1 ; and one's heart warmed to the glimmer of a Scots origin in the story told by Philippart when Gordon, as the conqueror of Thana in 1774, exclaimed : " Maister [Ensign] Nugent tells me he could dance a minuet in the breach ". But neither Orme nor Philippart carried him further back than as a Captain of the 84th Regiment in 1758, neither of them suggested an origin, and Mr. G. W. Forrest's Bombay State Papers served to corroborate them only in detail. Then one day, a stray reference in Smiles's life of John Murray, the founder of the famous publishers of Albemarle Street, served to show that Gordon could be traced back to the Scots Brigade in Holland, that he raised an Independent Company for the II. E.I. C. in 1747, a d that he had been the subject of a fierce public controversy in the London newspapers of 1774, when a shameful attempt was made by the East India Company sometimes anything but honourable to supersede him. This led to an examination of the (MS.) ledgers of Mr. John Murray, which settled all doubts. The result was that we now know, by inference, that he was an illegitimate son of Sir Robert Gordon, of Gordonstown. These discoveries enabled the present writer to develop the career of Robert Gordon, which had begun practically at zero, into a story of 22,440 words, published in the Huntly Express and Banffshire Advertiser, the merest summary of the facts being set forth in the present work. The instance gives one the opportunity of saying that many of Mrs. Skelton's discoveries have been printed at full length XXxvill HOUSE OF GORDON. and elaborated (in country newspapers) by the Editor of the House of Gordon in pursuance of the policy foreshadowed by him in that work ten years ago, of getting one's genealogical material out of the precarious manuscript stage. The whereabouts of these elaborations are invari- ably stated in the list of authorities appended to every biography, but unfortunately the average reader will not be able to go to these sources, for not a single library in Scotland professes to file more than one or two of these journals, invaluable as they are as chronicles of the countryside in all its activities. Even with these subsidiary channels of information, much remains to be told that was alien to the spirit of the present work : and a writer with the skill of a Burton could add many companion volumes to the Scot Abroad. For instance, there is the story of William Gordon his origin has escaped detection who went on a Mission in 1739 to Shahu Raja, the Maratha King of Satara, being asked to supply " eight guinea- hens, two pairs of turkeys, some Bussora pigeons, a little mummy, and a kind of curious birds ". Again there is the grim story of the massacre of Patna, 1763, where, as a little paragraph in the Aberdeen Journal of June 25, 1764, reminded its readers, Lieut. John Gordon, " son to Mr. Gordon, of Dundurcus," had fallen, in the previous October, a victim to the treachery of the dastardly Swiss " Sombre ". Romance, of course, does not belong exclusively to yesterday : Confound Romance ! . . . And all unseen Romance brought up the nine-fifteen. Only the other month the issue of the ponderous history (it weighs 40 Ib.) of the Rajkumar College, at Rajkot, Kathiawar, recalled the story of Harry Lawrence Gordon (1867-92), who began his career in the Durham Light Infantry and then entered the Bombay Staff Corps. A band of daring dacoits had infested the province for fourteen months. Young Gordon, with some native men of the Agency Police, went out one day against the marauders, twelve in number, and rounded them up in their stronghold. He completely routed them, but fell with nine bullets in his body. " We cannot all be Gordons," said Sir Charles Olli- vant, the Political Agent, in addressing the students at the College : " but what I ask you to consider is, how it is that in all these months of outlawry there has not been found in any of the States which most THE MAKING OF THE MUSTER. XXXIX suffered by it some young Rajput to lead his men with something like Gordon's gallantry and determination." If there has been romance in the careers of many Gordon officers, there has also been romance in the discovery of it, producing an exhilara- tion familiar to every student, but more or less incommunicable to the ordinary reader. One of the moments is worth recalling, for it possesses a literary as well as military value. All students of Carlyliana are familiar with the story of Margaret Gordon, supposed to have been the Seer's first love. Northern gossips had told and retold the story over and over again, but not one of them ever discovered what Gordon she was. One day, as Mrs. Skelton was immersed in her own work, Mr. Ray C. Archibald, a young Professor of Mathematics in a Ladies' College in Canada, discovered that the father of the girl was a Dr. Alexander Gordon, an army surgeon. He followed this by a voyage across the Atlantic, ran up and down the country in a few weeks, and enlisted Mrs. Skelton's interest and help. It was really a terrible task, a look- ing for a needle in a haystack ; and involved among other things a search through seventeen unindexed War Office letter-books. But Mrs. Skelton had the ultimate satisfaction of running the mysterious surgeon to earth among the Gordons of Logic, while Mr. Archibald himself dis- covered everything else that was worth discovering, the result being an elaborate book of 230 pages, issued from the Bodley Head. The elements of many another romance will be found scattered through the pages of GORDONS UNDER ARMS, but Mrs. Skelton, with an unfaltering perception of the true function of the New Spalding Club, has denied herself the pleasure of exploiting the purple patches for the more prosaic task of providing the warp and woof of hard fact. The ideal she has pursued is the answer to the questions Who is to use this book ? How shall I help them quickly and efficiently ? Every officer has been given an entry number, and referred to his father if in the Services, or to a brother or some kinsman who was. Thus Alex- ander Dunlop Gordon, 224, of the Croughly family, is described as the son of William Alexander, 1474, but not as the brother of James John, $07, George Huntly,582, William Robert, 1511, and Rowland Hill, 1281, who were all in the Army. It is only on referring to William Alex- ander, 1474, the father of them all, that you learn those officers were brothers. This plan has been adopted to save space, for with every xl HOUSE OF GORDON. desire to help the searcher, one has avoided the irrational helpfulness which leaves him nothing whatever to do for himself. The cross- references in the text are largely supplemented by the additional identi- fications supplied by the elaborate index, which is an inventory rather than a mere conventional index, and includes the relatives of the officers (who are of course arranged alphabetically in the text). No one with the slightest experience of research can fail to under- stand the enormous amount of work involved in the construction of the careers of individual officers from varied and often contradictory data : and how it has been accentuated by the elaborate network of cross- references with which the book is equipped. These give us, as nothing else could do, a consciousness of the contribution by one great family alone to the task of extending our Dominions, a task that was pursued inarticulately by these officers themselves. I have said that the Gordons have been poor historians, but as a matter of fact, the fighting which they helped to put in from the middle of the eighteenth century was little understood by the country at large. There was no Seeley to define Ex- pansion, there was no political doctrine of " Empire". Politicians and soldiers alike were nearly as much puzzled as little Wilhelmine and old Caspar on the field of Blenheim. Therefore the moss-grown memorials of such men as the Croughly Gordons in the quiet kirkyard of Kirk- michael, and the mere collection of dates which constitute the bio- graphies of hundreds of officers in this book are symbolical of the quiet, laborious processes which have made us what we are. In retrospect and in the bulk it may all be "frightfully thrilling," as Hilda Wangel would say, but the individual biography is often as dull as the individual sections of an elaborate pattern, and as unconscious of its purpose in the great design of which it is a part. The consciousness of this gives a political as well as genealogical interest to this book, and has sustained the makers of it. Its making too was possible only in the Capital most indebted to the services of sailor and soldier, for GORDONS UNDER ARMS could not possibly have been done except by a student resident, at least for long stretches at a time, in London, where the main data alone are available. Even then, it coulfl not have been done in the same space except by a student of leisure and immense enthusiasm. To have had to pay searchers' fees would have made the publication, expensive as it now is, quite impossible: THE MAKING OF THE MUSTER. xli so that the debt due by the Club to Mrs. Skelton is a very heavy one regarded from every point of view. THE CONTINENT OF EUROPE. The List of Gordons in the Services of Europe entirely compiled by the Editor of The House of Gordon, includes 219 officers and men, of whom ninety-four are quite unidentified, and of whom sixteen also figure in the Home Services and two in the Jacobite risings of 1715 and 1745. They are apportioned as follows : Holland 68 Denmark 6 France 64 Flanders i Germany 19 Portugal i Russia 17 Greece i Sweden 13 Naples i Poland 9 Papal Zouaves i Spain 7 Palestine i This muster roll, however, cannot be considered complete, for, ex- cept in the case of France and Holland, we have no regular registers to fall back upon. In lieu of these we have the odds and ends of history written by Scotsmen themselves, notably Sir Robert Gordon's Earldom of Sutherland, but such books record only the men who were worth recording. Among the main sources of information are the following : FRANCE. The Scots Men-at-Arms and Life Guards in France, from their formation until their final dissolution, MCCCCXVIII-MDCCCXXX. By William Forbes-Leith, S.J. : with etched plates by Major H. de Grandmaison. Edinburgh, William Paterson, 1882 : 410 ; vol. i. pp. xiv, 195 ; vol. ii. pp. 232. HOLLAND. Papers illustrating the History of the Scots Brigade in the Service of the Netherlands, 1572-1782, extracted by permission from the Government Archives at the Hague, and edited by James Ferguson [of Kinmundy]. Edinburgh, Scottish History Society, 1899 ; 3 vols., 8vo. [The information here has been supplemented by several letters from Prof. Kramer, " Director of H.M.'s Private Archives."] DENMARK and SWEDEN. Monro, His Expedition, with the Worthy Scots Regiment (called MacKeyes Regiment), levied in August, 1626, by Sr. Donald MacKey, Lord Rhees [sic], Colonell for his majesties service of Denmark, and reduced after the battaile of Nerling to one Company in 1634 at Wormes, in the Paltz : collected and gathered together at spare- houres by Colonell Robert Monro, at first Lievetennant under the said Regiment to the Noble and Worthy Capitaine, Thomas MacKenyee of Kildon, brother to the noble Lord, the Lord Earle of Seafort ; for the use of all Worthie Cavaliers favouring the laudable profession of arms. London, printed by William Jones in Red-Crosse Streete, 1637. [A tantalisingly " throughither " production.] xlii HOUSE OF GORDON. An Old Scots Brigade, being the history of Mackay's Regiment now incorporated with the Royal Scots, with an appendix containing copies of many original documents connected with the history of the regiment. By John Mackay (late) of Herriesdale. Edinburgh, William Blackwood, 1885. RUSSIA. Tagebuch des Generals Patrick Gordon, wahrend seiner Kriegsdienste unter den Schweden und Polen vom Jahre 1655 bis 1661, und seines Aufenthaltes in Ruszland vom Jahre 1661 bis 1699, zum ersten Male vollstandig veroffentlicht ; durch Fiirst M. A. Obolenski und Dr.phil. M. C. Posselt. [3 vols.] Moskau, Gedruckt in der Universitats-Buchdruckerei, 1849: St. Petersburg, in Commission bei K. F. Kohler in Leipzig, 1851, 1852. Pcmsages from the Diary of Patrick Gordon of Auclileuchries, A.D. I635-A.D. 1699 [edited by Joseph Robertson] ; Aberdeen, Spalding Club, 1859. [This is an abridgment, in the original text, of the Tagebuch, which contains a great deal of supplementary information about other Gordons in Ruasia not reproduced in the Diary.] The History of Peter the Great, Emperor of Russia, to which is prefixed a short history of the country from the rise of that monarchy, and an account of the author's life. By Alexander Gordon, of Achintoul, Esq., several years a Major-general in the Czar's service; Aberdeen, printed by and for F. Douglass and W. Murray. 1755 : 2 vols., 8vo. GENERAL. Scottish Soldiers of Fortune, their adventures and achievements in the Armies of Europe. By James Grant; illustrated by F. A. Fraser. London, Routledge, 1889, pp. 331. [An interesting, but badly arranged and indexless, book, in which few authorities are cited.] The type of officer serving under a foreign flag has always fascin- ated Scotsmen themselves. Thus Sir Thomas Urquhart in his Jewel of 1652 is proud to recount (Maitland Club ed., p. 214) : Several [Scots] have for their fidelity, valor and gallantry been exceedingly renowned all over France, Spain, the Venetian Territories, Pole, Muscovy, the Low-countreyes, Swedland, Hungary, Germany, Denmark, and the other States and Kingdoms. He acquired immortality in the person of Dugald Dalgetty, who had been educated at Marischal College, while Stevenson in Prince Otto sketches the type in Herr Oberst Gordon " well grounded at Aber- deen " of the Grunewald Army. Despite the popularity of this type of adventurous Scot, his genesis and the genius of the corps which he entered have not been explained by Burton or Grant as they deserve. The class from which the men came was in most cases the better-to-do, and Town as well as Country contributed its quota. That merchandise and militarism should run hand in hand is easily understood, for it was the Town which did the trade with the Continent and which owned the ships available for all passenger traffic. When the laird wanted to go abroad he had to go to the merchant and be content with a cargo boat. For both classes England long remained a closed door; even if her portals had been flung wide open, it was much more easy to sail across the sea than to THE MAKING OF THE MUSTER. xliii travel by road across the Border. The character of the foreign corps also differed. The Scots Men-at-Arms in France and the Scots Brigade in Holland were almost the only permanent organisations approximating the ideal of our Standing Army: in most other countries the Scots trooped in only on special warlike occasions. The Scots Men-at-Arms in France were the most aristocratic, and attracted the land-owning and Catholic gentry. The Brigade in Holland appealed, on the other hand, to the merchant class, who had long been bound up with trade in the Netherlands, and it attracted Protestants. But beyond that, religious ideals played little part in the 'listing of these Scots, when the possibilities of war came in sight. Protestants like John Gordon, of the Gight family, who was so closely associated with the assassination of Wallenstein in 1634, entered the service of the Empire to fight for Catholicism, and Catholics took up arms for the Protestant Gustavus. As an example of the complete indifference as to which flag was to be served, one may cite the early experiences of General Patrick Gordon, of Auchleuchries : (1) 1655, Feb., entered the Swedish Army. (2) 1656, Jan., captured by the Poles, and entered their service in May. (3) T 656, Jul., captured by the Swedes. (4) 1657, Jan., recaptured by the Poles, and then captured by the Imperial troops. (5) 1658, Ensign in the Swedish service, and soon after captured by the Poles, whose service he re-entered. (6) 1660, Jun., fought against the Russians at Czudno. (7) 1660, arranged to enter the service of the Holy Roman Empire. (8) 1660, Sept., entered the Russian army, in which he served till his death in 1699. The reasons for Scots entering foreign armies were varied. In the first part of the seventeenth century the demands of Sweden and of France for men were responsible for many levies, the year 1642 witness- ing warrants for raising 6000 soldiers for France alone. Then the Covenanting struggle in Scotland resulted in many men going abroad for safety's sake, as in the case of Adam, son of Sir Adam Gordon, of Park, who, on hearing of Lord Huntly's death, "transports himself into Germany," and of Patrick, the notorious " Steelhand," who closed a fierce anti-Covenanting campaign by entering the service of Poland. Sometimes it was a private quarrel, as when John Gordon, bullied and wounded by his brother, Alexander, the laird of Birsemoir, " wes forsit to leave the kingdom and go in service with Capitan Hepburne to France ". xliv HOUSE OF GORDON. Russia was the last of the foreign countries to employ Scotsmen on a large scale. Peter the Great's remarkable determination to be- come a force by engaging the best soldiers and sailors led to his inviting Patrick Gordon, of Auchleuchries, to join him ; and the laird's success was so great that he soon had a number of his countrymen applying for posts. In the following century the Jacobite rebellion proved the Czar's opportunity, especially in regard to the fleet, for officers with pro-Stuart tendencies were cast adrift in this country. It was in this way that Russia acquired the services of Thomas Gordon, who had apparently begun his career as a North Sea trader, and having entered the Scots Navy by way of privateering, was taken over by the English Navy at the time of the Union, meantime doing everything in his power to help the Jacobites, until he was forced to give up his com- mand, and enter the service of the Czar who made him Governor of Kronstadt. Although he did not actually fight in the Fifteen, he may be said to have served four masters in turn Scotland, Great Britain, the Jacobites, and Russia. No other man in this book appears in more than two of the lists : that is why Thomas's career has been detailed at such length. Jacobitism gave two other officers to Russia. There was " Sandie " Gordon, a younger son of the laird of Glenbucket, who was killed on the Black Sea, while fighting the Turks in 1740 ; if he be- haved " honorablie at his death," wrote his father, who was also to die an exile on a foreign shore, "it would be a great satisfactione for me to know ". William, the son of the Jacobite laird of Cobairdy, also took post in the Russian Navy. Half a century later, the struggle of Greece attracted Thomas Gordon, of Buthlaw, who learned his Homer at Eton and Oxford and his soldiering in the Scots Greys ; curiously enough there is no evidence that he ever met Lord Byron, who had narrowly escaped being his fellow-laird at Gight. One wonders how these old Scots got on in point of language. French of course was easy, for many of the youths who entered the Scots Men-at-Arms had been educated at Catholic seminaries in France. One can understand their getting along in Dutch, for merchandise had made it a lingua franca. But how did they manage in Polish and in Russian ? The question is peculiarly interesting in view of the fierce struggle in Hungary a few years ago when Austria introduced the Ger- man wordjof command, the Magyars insisting that their race could not THE MAKING OF THE MUSTER. xlv understand it, and the Croats, Ruthenians, and other sections of the Composite Monarchy maintaining that the substitution of Magyar would not help them. We know for certain that the i: ibil ;< -y of Admiral Thomas Gordon to speak Russian was the cause of triction between him and the Dane, Sievers ; he certainly spoke Dutch, but that cannot have carried him very far in Muscovy. Some of the Scots had, however, been so long abroad that they had practically become foreigners ; such an one was the John Gordon, a fellow-prisoner of the laird of Auchleuchries, who describes him " ein volliger Deutscher". In some cases these soldiers settled permanently abroad, and founded military families. The best -known example comes from Poland, where Lady Catherine Gordon and Lord Henry Gordon, twin children of the 2nd Marquis of Huntly, were taken when young, and acquired a firm footing through the marriage of Lady Catherine with Count Andreas Morsztyn, the Grand Treasurer of Poland. To this day there is a Marquis Huntly Gordon in Warsaw, who claims descent from Lord Henry. The descent is not quite clear at its start, but there is undoubtedly a closely related group of military Gordons who came out of Poland : John James Gordon, " Marquis of Huntly," said to be Lord Henry's grandson, Col., Polish Army : alive 1694 Peter Gordon Judge at Czerniechow Joseph Felix, Karol, 1742-1811, d. s.p. 1820, Saxon Army Polish Army Ferdinand Heinrich Joseph von Gordon, Saxon Life Guards : d. 1846 Franz von, d. 1871, Saxon Light Horse I Oscar Ivan, d. 1909, Austrian Army Felix, 1859-75! Cadet I Rudolf, b. 1863, Hesse Army Franciszek, d. 1826, General, Poland Karol, b. 1818 Franciszek, Marquis of Huntly I Oscar, b. 1873, German Navy xlvi HOUSE OF GORDON. A second foreign group, still more clearly defined, is descended from the Gordons of Coldwells, through a younger son who went to Poland as a merchant, as a birth brieve of June 27, 1718, now possessed by his family at Laskowitz, and corroborated by a copy in the Aberdeen Pro- pinquity Register, serves to prove. The family is now represented by Dr. Franz von Gordon-Coldwells, whose grandfather Adolf, with two brothers Franz and Edmond, were all in the Prussian Army. The best- known family settled abroad is that of the Gordons of Wardhouse, who have been long connected with Spain, although they are also intimately connected with their native Aberdeenshire, where they still own Wardhouse. The entry of the Scot into foreign armies came gradually to an end with the discovery of our Dominions beyond the Seas, and the foreigner's coincident growth of ability to do for himself what we and others had largely done for him. Except for Gordons who had practically become foreigners, we find a complete stoppage of foreign service ; al- though the vitality of the Gordons is so great that in one case a Spanish Gordon, Jose Maria 'of the Wardhouse family, has lived to enter our own service as commander of the forces in the Commonwealth of Australia. The case is unique, for between 1840, when the laird of Buthlaw left Greece, and the present time, I know of only one Gordon who took service on the Continent, namely, the Rev. Charles Menzies Gordon, who raised men for the Papal Zouaves in 1867. The London Weekly Despatch re- ported (May i, 1904), on the authority of the " Conscript Department of the Russian Ministry of War," that among the " 150 distinctively British names among the Czar's non-commissioned soldiers," appeared that of" Gordon, of Aberdeen"; but all efforts to verify the statement have completely failed. One would have included him in the Foreign Legion, for so many Gordons of good family entered the ranks of foreign armies that the rule adopted in the British list of excluding everybody beneath the rank of a warrant officer has been waived. It will be noted that the details in the Foreign List are fuller than in the case of the Home Services, for the simple reason that many of them have been found in places unlikely to be searched by the genealogical student, and several are the result of correspondence carried on for several years before this work was contemplated. One must wait patiently for the full examination of the more minute historical THE MAKING OF THE MUSTER. xlvii records of various countries before one can hope to make this particular section anything like complete. IN AMERICA. The Gordons, officers and men, who have followed the flag on the American Continent number 218 ; of whom one, George, took part in the filibustering raid on a Brazilian province in 1907 ; one, George Tomline, figures in another of the lists, namely, that of the British Services ; and only sixty are identified as to origin. This list is most deeply indebted to Mr. Armistead Churchill Gordon, Staunton, Virginia, who knows more about the Gordon family in America than any other genealogist. Mr. Gordon belongs to the Gordons of Middlesex, Virginia, founded by John Gordon, the third son of James Gordon, II. of Sheepbridge, County Down, who, probably, belonged to the Gordons of Salterhill, Drainie, Morayshire, through the Rev. James Gordon, minister of Comber, Co. Down. In pursuit of his ancestors, Mr. Gordon had elaborate searches made in Ireland, which have given us fuller details of the Irish Gordon families than we have ever got from anyone else. On his own behalf he has compiled pedigrees of the following Gordon families in Virginia Lancaster, Middlesex and Richmond (his own branch), Blandford, Spottsylvania, Falmouth and Fredericksburg, and Alexandria. Six years ago he made a list of Gordons who had fought in the American Colonies and in the United States, and this has been supplemented from his Virginian genealogies, of which the present writer has a typewritten copy. Further information was received in 1908 from Mr. Daniel Smith Gordon, 65 West g3rd Street, New York, claiming descent from Alexander Gordon, a Scot, who went to America in 1734, settling in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, and dying before 1750. Additional facts have been drawn from the follow- ing records : List of Officers in the Army of the United Stales from 1779 to 1900 ; embracing a register of all appointments by the President of the United States in the Volunteer Service during the Civil War, and of the Volunteer officers in the Service of the United States, June I, 1900. Compiled from the official records by Colonel William H. Powell, U.S. Army. New York, Hamersley & Co., 1900. List of Officers of the Navy oj the United States and of the Marine Corps from 1775 to 1900 ; comprising a complete register of all present and former commissioned, warranted, and g ' xlviii HOUSE OF GORDON. appointed officers of the United States Navy and of the Marine Corps, regular and volunteer. Compiled by Edward W. Callaghan, Registrar, Bureau of Navigation, Navy Department. New York, L. R. Hamersley & Co., 1901. All this material, together with the information contained in the various editions of Who's Who in America, has been arranged by Mrs. Skelton on the pattern of her own work. The list is anything but complete. Even Virginia, which has been ransacked as no other state has been, has gaps, for Mr. Gordon has excluded the Virginia "County Colonists" of the time of the Colony, and also officers in the Militia in times of peace, concen- trating on those who actually bore arms in war. Again the concluding volumes of John M. Moore's Roster of North Carolina Troops in the Civil War (which is out of print) have not been searched ; and the absence in this country of most of those books of infinitesimal historical re- search, of which the Americans are past masters, must account for many other gaps. As it is, we get the following figures from the 218 men mentioned : Confederate army 67 North American (and U.S.) army 82 Revolution 54 U.S. Navy 15 The list naturally adds little to our knowledge of the origins of the American Gordons on this side of the Atlantic, which is the great stumbling-block of genealogy in America except for a few families. The initial difficulty occurs not so much in America as in Ireland, from which so many families emigrated. Scarcely one family of Gordons in Ireland can trace to any well-known stock, the case of the Sheep- bridge Gordons, who have given the student so much trouble, being typical. It is curious that the Scots origins of George Tomline Gordon the only man who figures in the Home Army as well as in the American (Confederate) service are also unknown. Of the two other Scots Gordons who have been in the American service in our own day, William Augustus, Missouri Infantry, belonged to the Cairnfield and Rosieburn group, and the Rev. George Angier came from Insch. There can be no doubt, however, which is the largest family of Military Gordons in America. The honour belongs to the Gordons of Middlesex, who produced this group of soldiers : THE MAKING OF THE MUSTER. xlix Alexander Gordon of Salterhill, Drainie, Morayshire Rev. James Gordon, Minister of Comber, Co. Down 1 ? James Gordon, I. of Sheepbridge, Co. Down James Gordon, II. of Sheepbridge (will proved, 1753) Col. James (d. 1768), founded Lancaster Gordons, 1928 1 1 John, founder of Middlesex and Richmond Gordons 1 James, Nathaniel, John, 1929 1763-1820 1765-1842 1 II I John Newton, James Harrison, 1793-1870 1946 j John Willison, JJames, 1971 1826-95 Smith Waddell, | | 2002 John Newton, 1968 Arch. Madison, Rev. Edward Clifford, 1863 1889 James Willison, 1947a Joseph Calvit, 1975 Elizabeth = James, Churchill, m. 1777 1759-99 Navy, 1881 William Fitzhugh, John Harrison, General, 2041 d. 1863 INN ill William Fitzhugh, jr. Albert Spark, 2042 1839 George Loyall, Churchill Grasty, 1910 1882 Charles Henry, John Gaskins, 1878 1966 John Churchill, 1964 Alexander Tarewell, 1852 Mason, 1983 The Lancaster and Middlesex family of Virginian Gordons, showing 20 Fighting Men. The most distinguished individual officer is General John Brown Gordon (1832-1904), the dignified Confederate leader, who was wounded no fewer than eight times during the war, and whose book of reminis- cences stands head and shoulders above the average military auto- biography either in America or in our own country. He belonged to a notable military group of Confederate officers, the Gordons of Spottsyl- vania, Virginia, and claimed descent from John George Gordon, who emigrated from Scotland to Maryland in 1724 and therefrom to Spottsyl- vania County. The fact that a grandson was named James Byron Gordon is responsible for the suggestion that the family was connected with the Gordons of Gight, but no proof is forthcoming. The Spottsylvania Gordons produced the following soldiers : HOUSE OK GORDON. John George Gordon, Scot, emigrated 1724 ; in Spottsylvania, Virginia George, Charles, North Carolina, North Carolina Nathaniel, Chapman, M.P. (N.C.) 1819-28 1873 James Byron, Zachariah, Brig. Gen. 1941 Georgia John Brown, Augustus Manly, Eugene Cornelius, Walter Scott, Zachariah Chapman, Gen. 1962 1866 1890 2021 2051 I Hugh Haralson, 1920 I Hugh Haralson, 1921 The soldier kinsmen of General John Brown Gordon. These genealogies are due to the untiring energy of Mr. Armistead Gordon, but it is not merely owing to the accident of his enthusiasm that they can be constructed. Virginia, with its influx of old families, was peculiarly suited to breed an aristocratic soldier caste, whereas the north, with a far more migratory and mixed population, naturally de- feats the process and defies the genealogist. It will be noted that in this American list all ranks have been in- cluded, for the private soldier of the Confederacy was as often as not of birth as gentle as his officer. " I know an instance," writes Mr. Armi- stead Gordon, "where of a mess of five privates and non-commissioned officers in winter quarters in 1862-3, three were engaged by way of recrea- tion in reading in the original Greek the plays of Euripides and Sopho- cles, and the other two in studying the differential calculus." JACOBITES IN 1715 AND 1745. The list of Jacobites shows that 103 Gordons entered the field for the old Chevalier in 1715 and for Prince Charlie in 1745, only two men one of them being the redoubtable John Gordon of Glenbucket taking part in the two risings. The list, which has been compiled THE MAKING OF THE MUSTER. li by the present writer, has been made up from a variety of sources. The most elaborate of these is : A List of Persons Concerned in the Rebellion, transmitted to the Commissioners of Excise by the several supervisors in Scotland, in obedience to a general letter of the 7th May, 1746, and a supplementary list with evidences to prove the same : with a preface by the Earl of Rosebery and annotations by the Rev. Walter Macleod. Edinburgh, Scottish History Society, 1890. [It should be explained that this date 7th May, 1746, has been adopted as the date of the whereabouts of the men involved, for we do not know when every return was actually made.] A large mass of valuable and little-known information was discovered at the Record Office by Mrs. Skelton, and additional facts have been found in a variety of sources, as detailed in the authorities quoted. The Jacobite risings afforded the last big opportunity for the Highlanders in general and the Gordons in particular to exhibit the old individualisms which had made the-art of governing them so difficult, and the warlike feelings they aroused afterwards proved of immense value to professional soldiering, especially as regards officers. The pusillanimous attitude of the ist and 2nd Dukes of Gordon, impressed on posterity by some scathing ballads, has tended to convey the impression that the Gordons did not readily rise to rebellion. The ennobled families certainly did not make the same move. The ist Duke and his son, Lord Huntly, were never quite able to make up their minds how to act ; the Earl of Aboyne was a minor : the Earl of Aberdeen took no action : the Viscount of Kenmure rose, and lost his head on Tower Green in consequence ; while the Earl of Sutherland, who had already begun to withdraw from the ducal influence, made the family feud wider than ever by opposing the Jacobites vigorously and levelling his forces against the Duke. But many of the lairds threw themselves into the struggle quite recklessly, largely, I think, at the instigation of John Gordon, of Glenbucket, who was plainly disgusted with the luke- warmness of the Duke to whom he acted as factor. Families stampeded in closely related groups an aspect of Jacobitism which has never been sufficiently investigated. For instance, Moir of Stoneywood and his brother Moir of Lonmay, who were both excepted from the Pardon of 1747, were respectively the brothers-in-law of Fullerton of Dudwick and Byres of Tonley, who were similarly excepted, while Lonmay's son-in-law, Cumming of Pittulie, met a similar fate. Another related group, consisting of Thomson of Faichfield, Ogilvie of Auchiries, Forbes of Pitsligo, and Irvine of Drum, were all in the same boat in the Forty- Hi HOUSE OF GORDON. Five ; and a Gordon case of the same kind is illustrated by the lairds of Avochie and of Logic, as follows : John Gordon of Avochie, James Gordon, of Ardmeallie, alive 1672 d. 1723 I ? I II Patrick, Harry , of Avochie, Peter, Alexander, in Binhall Rebel, "15 of Ardmeallie of Logle I I Charles, Alexander, John, of Avochie = Mary Robert, of Logic Rebel, '45 Rebel, '45 Excepted, 1747 Gordon Excepted, 1747 Of 103 Gordons who rose, 24 took part in the Fifteen and 79 in the Forty-Five. This figure makes eight more than are cited in Lord Rosebery's List, which gives the following figures out of a total of 780 : Stewart . . . 104 Fraser . . .52 Mackenzie . . 32 Gordon ... 71 Ross . . .41 Macpherson . . ig Macdonald . . 60 Robertson . . 41 Farquharson . . 25 Grant ... 57 Cameron . . 33 Forbes . . .11 Out of the 85 men excepted by the Act of Pardon of 1747 (20 Geo. II., cap. 52), there were seven Gordons more than appertained to any other surname. Taken in districts, the 103 Gordons in this section of the present work are arranged as follows : Banff . . -43 Edinburgh . . 4 Fife . . . I Aberdeen . . 28 Forfar . . .3 Galloway . . i Elgin . . .10 Cromarty . . i Perth . . i Of unknown origin II. The effect of the rebellions on professional soldiering was, as I have said, most marked, and that is why the Jacobite Muster-roll finds an appropriate place in the present work. Not only did the rebellions set the old warlike spirit coursing through the veins of many who had al- most forgotten how to fight, but the subsequent attitude of expiation gave a great fillip to the Services. Take the case of Kenmure. The 6th Vis- count lost his head in 1716 : his second son William, who but for the attainder which that sentence carried with it, would have been 8th Vis- count, sought to right his house and himself by sending every one of his five sons into the Army of the Chevalier's successful rival. His foresight THE MAKING OF THE MUSTER. liii was justified, for the title was restored to his second son John in 1824, only to expire (1847) in the latter's nephew Adam, who had fought at Trafalgar and whose four brothers all entered the Army. It was precisely the same wisdom which made the wife L. t!._ and Duke of Gordon send three of her boys into the Services, for her husband and his father had nearly wrecked the house with their Jacobitism, ten- tative though it was. Her Grace's prudence was imperilled by one of the sons, the beloved Lord Lewis, leaving the Navy to follow Prince Charlie. So the wise consort of his brother, the 3rd Duke, put every one of her three sons into the Services. The notorious outbreak of the youngest, George, also a naval officer, once again almost upset her calculations : but the enthusiasm of his brother, the 4th Duke, in raising four complete regiments, and generally supporting all sorts of soldiering efforts in the North, more than restored the balance of patriotism. If it was a sense of self-preservation which made these ennobled Gordons turn from the House of Stuart to the House of Hanover, it was mainly the military opportunity, afforded by each rising in turn, rather than a strong dynastic bias, which affected the rank and file, for the Gordons possess in a pre-eminent degree the soul of the Soldier, rather than the finesse of the Politician. They have always been men of action, men who have made history, and who, almost as a conse- quence, have lacked most of the laborious qualities which are necessary for recording it. So it comes about with a touch of logical irony that, with the exception of Mr. Armistead Gordon, none of the makers of this Muster possesses a drop of Gordon blood. Many hands have helped, under the co-ordinating enthusiasm of Mrs. Skelton, to make this Muster-roll. There has been a host of correspondents all over the world. There have been the officials at the British Museum, the Public Record Office, and the India Office. There are the donors of the portraits. Dr. David Littlejohn has always been ready to verify points in the unique records in his charge, while Major-General Sir A. J. F. Reid, K.C.B., and Colonel William John- ston, C.B., have worked patiently at the well-named galleys. Thus the Battle-field has Risen after many delays, trying to the patience alike of the Muster-maker and the Members of the Club. Amid disappointments and the indifference of the familiar Cuibono ? class, the men have emerged from the chaos of forgetfulness leaving many liv HOUSE OF GORDON. corners of the field still in doubt and darkness, with gaps in the ranks and voices that will not answer the Roll Call. It has risen in obedience to the strong will of the chief worker and the informal co- operation of many helpers ; and it may become still more clearly defined by the correction of many mistakes and the supply of additional data which occur to the spectators before whom this pageant of Sailors and Soldiers is paraded ; so that, taking a little liberty with M. Rostand's line, we may say : C'est le champ de bataille ! Nous I'avons voulu, c'est lui. J. M. BULLOCH. 113 PALL MALL, LONDON, S.W., Kept. 2, 1912. ADDITIONS AND CORRECTIONS. 14. add, " Possibly 16a ". 16a. Alexander. Capt., his memorial dated 1709, Jul. 4, refers to his long and faithful sufferings, particularly at the battle of Landen, where he was disabled by the loss of both his leggs. His Majesty King William was graciously pleased to allow him a pension of 50 a year payable out of the funds of the Army in Scotland, and yet ever since the happy Union of the two Kingdoms, he has had no allowance, nor as yet put upon the establish- ment. Memorial referred to Lord High Treasurer (S.P. Dom., Entry Books, Peti- tions, 244, P.R.O.). Possibly 14. 18a. 1716, Capt., "a gallant gentleman," comd. "the whole fleet and near zooo men of Land Forces," sent from Bombay in 1716 against the Raja of Karwar (south of Goa), who had looted a wrecked merchant ship of Surat. Gordon, having drawn up a hollow square, received a shot "which went through the uppermost part of his left breast". His successor in com- mand bungled the defence (Clement Downing's Compendious History of the Indian Wars, 1737, p. 17). 1717, Apr., in an attack on the pirate chief Angria's stronghold of Geriah (Vijayadurg, 170 miles south of Bombay), "the gallant Capt. Gordon " was again wounded (ibid., p. 28). Possibly 19. 72. read, "Albert Edward " for "A. E." ; line 2, add "Boyes" after "Olive " ; line 3, add, " Son of Sir Henry William, 653". 76- line 8, read " Corny." for " Comp." ; line 9, read " S.C. " for " s.c." 87a. Adam. 1660, Dec., petitioned the King, refers to his deceased father's services, and continues Your Petitioner had no sooner strength for action, but did inherit his father's loyalty by serving his late Majestic under the command of the Lord Marquis of Montrose and the Marquis of Huntly, who was beheaded at Edinburgh, upon account of his Majestie's service, and by serving your Majestie under the command of the Earles of Glencarne and Middleton [1653-4] commissioned by your Majestie, as shall be evidenced by the several! certificates to be pro- duced; whereby, by great sufferings and losses sustained by your Petitioner and his father, the small fortune he doth inherit is altogether ruined, and your Petitioner himself is brought to great straits, not having a competent livelyhood or subsistence, and so will be forced to abandon his native country unless your Majestie of your Royal bounty and favour be pleased to prevent the same. Iv h Ivi HOUSE OF GORDON. May it therefore please your Sacred Majestic to take your Petitioner's sadd and low con- dition, together with his father's and his own faithfull services, and their great sufferings and losses to your Royall consideration and for the reliefe of your Petitioner's estate and future and supply of his own necessities, to bestow upon him the gift of a Lord Viscount in Scotland, in case your Petitioner shall be able to put out a competent and fitting person, both for his fortune and loyalty upon whom the same may be conferred (S.P. Dom., Charles II., bundle 15, p. 42, P.R.O.). Son of Nathaniel, 1116; served his heir, 1656, Jan. 2 (House of Gordon, I. (221)). 92. line 15, read, "North Britain" for " Gt. Britain," and add, "till 1798"; line 18, for "Son of" read "Fourth son of"; line 23, read, " H. P. Danloux, P. Audinet," for " Danlorix-Audinet ". 94-5. line 4, read, " Indep. Coy." for " Ind. Coy." 97- line 10, read, "John, 953a," for "John, b. 1791 " ; lines 16-17, read, "but for the attainder, loth Viscount, 897," for " loth Viscount". 110. add, "The Cheltenham Colonel Newcome ". Portrait produced in The Poems of Adam Lindsay Gordon, arranged by Douglas Sladen (Con- stable, 1912), p. 21. See also Adam Lindsay Gordon and his Friends in England and Australia, by Douglas Sladen and Edith Humphris, 1912. 116. lines 6-7, read, " gd-father of George, 4th Earl of Huntly, 470," for "had George, 3rd Earl of Huntly ". 131. line 17, add, "1743, Aug. 7, writes 'hath been an officer in the Army forty-three years, and being infirm, and having procured an annuity for his life, begs leave to retire from the Service ' " (S. P. Dom., Entry Books, Petitions, P.R.O.). 139a. Alexander. 1716, or earlier, Lt., ist Ft.; May 16, his father William, banker, Paris, writes, " he has lost not only half but whole pay in Orkney's Regiment ". Gordon himself writes from Paris, same date ; " after a very troublesome and tedious voyage, and what was yet more shocking, lurking in England, I am at last arrived here. It vexed me very much I had not the honour to be a sharer of my country's and my friends' fortunes. However since it pleased God they should not succeed at this time, I am in hopes He will not suffer those murderers and parricides to go on longer in their career and restore that Prince they have so barbarously treated ; " Oct. 12, Maj. of Ft. (Stuart Papers, Hist. MSS. Com., n. 158, in. 70). Only son of William, d. 1727, Feb. (Edin. Com.); formerly banker, Paris, later merchant in Boulogne, afterwards of Campvere, and then merchant in Edinburgh, whose origin is obscure ; served his heir 1729, Sep. n. Possibly 2058. 147- Add, line 4, " 1744, Mar. 29, writes to the Lords of the Admiralty regretting that they will not grant him three days in town to settle an estate, ADDITIONS AND CORRECTIONS. Ivii left him by a near relative just now dead, and that he is considered not worthy of a bigger ship" (Adm., Lts. Letters, P.R.O.). 162- line 5, add, " 1761, served at siege of Belleisle" ; read, " 1764, Feb. 27, h.p.," for " 1793, h.p." ; add, " B. 1728 ". 172. line 37, add, "2144 " after " Robert, of Logic ". 174- last line, add, " granted for twelve months, to go a voyage in merchant service in command of ' Mary,' bound to Africa and West Indies and back, ' of greatest importance to my private affairs ' ; refers to having comd. gunboats in America for nearly two years " (Adm., Lts. Letters, P.R.O.). 183- line ii, add, " 1803, Nov. 4, declines appt. to ' Royal William,' asks for two months leave of absence on account of family affairs, having only been three weeks home from India after an absence of seven and a half years, desiring to go to Scotland for final arrangement of private affairs" (Adm., Lts. Letters, P.R.O.). 185- line 23, read, "George, 524," for "George, 521," and line 24, "John P., 1055," for "John P., 655". 192. line 26, read, -'Alexander Herman Adam, 230," for "229". 197. line 8, add, " and William Everard Alphonso, 1492 ". 212- add, "Son of William, IV. of Aberdour, 1419 ; b. 1819, Apr. 29; went to Natal, where he was murdered, 1861, Jul. ; had three sons, one being William Rose, Summerhill, Gilletts, Natal, alive 1912". 219- line 2, add, " 1911, Dec. 2, Capt." (L.G., 1912, Jan. 19). 223- line 9, read, "Thomas Duff-Gordon, 1590," for "Thomas Duff Gordon-Duff, 1543 " 225- line 21, add, "and Caroline Augusta, w. Arthur John Lewis, 272a" ; new entry below. 249a. Andrew Douglas. 1911, Sep. 20, 2nd Lt., Middlesex Reg. (A.L., 1912). B. 1892, Nov. 21. 271- line 3, add, " 1876, as Gov'r of Fiji had much to do with the native war there, describing the campaign in Letters and Notes written during the disturbances in the Highlands (known as the Devil Country) of Viti Levn, Fiji, 1876 (Edinburgh: privately printed for R. & R. Clark, 1879; vol. I., pp. xxi, 467, vol. ii., pp. 376) " ; add, line 7, " D. 1912, Jan. 30". 272a. Arthur John Lewis. 1876, took an active part in the war in Fiji, as described at much length in his kinsman, Lord Stanmore's Letters and Notes (see 271) ! May 26, burned three small towns, Korokula, Mavala, and Mavua (ibid., i. 235) ; Jun. 6, captured the fortress town of Koroivatuma ; Jun. 7, burned it and Bukutia (ibid., I. 293-7). Iviii HOUSE OF GORDON. Eldest surviving son of George Robert, of Ellon ;. b. 1847, Mar. 19; 1866-81, in the Colonial Service in Trinidad, Mauritius, Fiji, and Canada ; 1877, C.M.G. ; in, 1885, Feb. 14, his kinswoman, Caroline Augusta, dau. of the Hon. Sir Alexander Hamilton, 225, and has one child, Cosmo Alexander, b. 1886, Jun. 13. 286- add, " Son of George ; in. 1876, Aug. 21, at Kirkee, Marie Kate, dau. of Henry Lawbuary " (7.O. Rec.). 295a. Charles. 1715, Jan. n, Ens., ist Ft. (S.P. Dom., Entry Books, P.K.O.). 298- first line, read, " Honywood's (i ith) Dgns," for " Earl of Stair's (6th) Dgns. ;> Add, " 1727, Jun. 20, Lord Stair's (6th) Dgns." (S.P.Dom., Entry Books, P.R.O.). 309a. Charles. 1792, Dec. 15, Schoolmaster, R.N., Academy Royal (A din. Reg., P.R.O.). 374- add, line u, " 1912, Aug. 9, assumed the name of Gordon Steward by Deed Poll, dated Aug. 9 (Times) ". 377. last line, read, " Hugh Mackay, 673," for " Hugh Mackay, 1673 " 382. line 5, add, " 1912, Aug. 9, assumed the name of Gordon Steward by Deed Poll, dated Aug. 9 (Times) ". 397. line 23, read, " Henry William, 652," for " Henry William, 653 ". 402a David. 1807, May 8, Chaplain, R.N., " Maida ". 1808, Feb. 8, " Africa ". 1810, Dec. 20, "Theseus" (Adm. Reg. of Chaplains, P.R.O.). Native of Ballyroney, Co. Down ; previous to entering Navy, curate of Glenavy ; his only dau. in. 1817, Apr. 5, Thomas Anderson, formerly of Somerset, Coleraine, Co. Derry. 441- line 6, read, "gdmother" for "mother (of James Gordon Francis Shirrefs-Gordon) ". 446- line 5, add, " Son of Cornelius and Mary ; b. at Llanrhidian, Glamorgan, bap. 1786, Mar. 26 ". 488- line 4, add, " 1707, or earlier, Lt., 'Crown,' appt. Comdr. 'Maid- stone,' turned out of this ship by Captain Simmonds, who proffered me to go ist Lt. of the 'Crown' again, which I refused, and went Volunteer on board the ' Maidstone,' till upon his decease, was appt. Comdr. again by Captain Fane " (Adm., Captains' Letters, P.R.O.) ; line 16, read, " Elizabeth Clayton " for " Elizabeth," and "in. before 1718, Nov. 26, when she was granted adminis- tration of the estate of her mother Elizabeth Clayton of Stepney, widow ". 489- Hne 9, read, "John, 857," for "John, 858 ". 490- line 8, add, " 2068 " after " Arthur, younger of Carnousie ". 493a George. 1711, Mar. i, Secy, to Brig. Hill (S.P. Dom., Entry Books, P.R.O.). ADDITIONS AND CORRECTIONS. Hx 507- line 2, read, "1788, May 13, a Lt. George Gordon, ; 2 nd Reg." for " 1787, May 17," ; lines 4-5, delete, "this applies equally to 508 " ; line 5, delete, "1788, Apr., served on the Coromandel Coast "; line 6, add, " 1773, apprenticed to Alexander Lumsden, Advocate, Aberdeen " (List of Ap- prentices of the Soc. of Advocates, Aberdeen). 510- line 6, delete, " Hon. William, 1797 ". 515- line 6, read, "John Glenny, 1034," for "John Glenny, 1043". 519- line 5, add, " 1792, Capt. and Lt. Col., 3rd Lt. Gds. ; " line 8, add, " 1 798, Brig. Gen., Ireland, during Rebellion " ; line 9, read, " Egmont-op-Zee " for " Bergen-op-Zoom " ; line n, add, "1803-6, Comdr. of the Forces, N. Britain. 1808, Lt. Gen. 1809, comd. a division in expedition to VValcheren. 1819, Gen. 1820, G.C.B." ; line 12, add, " 1827, Govr. of Edinburgh Castle, and Keeper of the Great Seal of Scotland " ; line 13, add, " b. 1770 " ; line 19, add, " Portrait by Sir H. Raeburn, miniature by Robertson, engd. by Holl ". 524- line 21, read, "William, 1408," for " William, 4108 " 544- line 8, read, John, 994," for "John, /;. 1821, Jun. 29," etc. 561- line 5, read, " Elers' Memoirs " for " Ebers' Memoirs ". 563a. line 3, add after his father's name, " whom he succeeded, 1912, Jan.'' 564- line 4, read, "John Francis, 1030," for "John Francis, 630 " 570. add, line 12," 1897, C.V.O." ; line 13, add, " 1911, C.I. E. "; line 17, add, " D. 1912, Jan. 24, at Worthing". 575- line 10, read, " Edward Hyde Hamilton, 428," for " Edward Hyde Hamilton, 528 ". 585- line 13, delete, " Gordon Clunes, 605 " 605. line 6, delete, " Brother of George James, 585, John, 933, William, 1431 ". 627- line ii, read, " the Queen '' for " the King"; line 17, add, " 1711, Apr. 12, ' Her Majesty is inclined to recommend Cornet Gordon to the Duke of Marlborough for some preferment, in consideration of the wounds he has re- ceived in the Service and directs that she be reminded of it ' (S.P. Dom., Anne, P.R.O.) ; last line, add, "1738, Jan. 13, Henry, son of Lt. Henry, petitioned for relief (Petitions to the Lord Lieutenant, Lords Justices, and Council, Ire- land) ". 643- line 12, add, " 1818, Jul. 9, granted two years leave of absence to go to East Indies, on private affairs. 1823, Jan. 20, then in Calcutta, granted leave to remain in India (A dm., Lts. Letters, P.R.O.)". 653- line 15, add, " another son, Aflbert] E[dward], 72 ". 688a- James, 2nd Viscount of Aboyne. 1639, Jun., took possession of Aberdeen as an anti-Covenanter; Jun. 14, had a skirmish with Marischal ; Ix HOUSE OF GORDON. Jun. 18, fought a skirmish at the Bridge of Dee ; Jun. 19, fight renewed ; Jun. 21, escaped to Berwick (Spalding's Trubles, i. 204, 208, 210, 211). See his career in the French Army, 1734- 801- line 4, add after " wife " the name " Isabella ". 813- line 20, read, " Webster Thomas, 1368> nephew," for " son, of James Murray, 813". 813a. James Murray. 1795, May 6, Schoolmaster, R.N., Academy Royal (A dm. Reg., P.R.O.). 933. lines 12-13, delete, " Gordon Clunes, 605 " 947- line n, read, "John Francis, 1030," for "John Francis, 630". 953a. line 5, add, " d. num. 1813, Dec. 31 (Scots Peerage, v. 132)". 977- wrongly numbered 677- 1006- line 5, read, "Andrew Robertson, 250," for "Andrew Robertson, 258". 1018- line 3 from the end of p. 229, add, " A History of the 3oth Lancers, Gordon's Horse," by Major E. A. W. Stotherd, was published for the regiment by Gale and Polden, London and Aldershot, 1912. 1039- line 6, read, " Michael Francis " for " Michael Henry ". 1047. line 25, read, "John Frederick Strathearn, 1033," for "John Frederick Strathearn, 1032 ". 1116. Add, "Had Adam, 87a (addition), who, 1660, Dec., addressed a petition to the King (S.P. Dom., Charles II., bundle 15, p. 42, P.R.O.) in which he refers to his deceast father Colonell Nathaniel! Gordon, having from the beginning of the late warr, served your Majestie's Royal Father of ever blessed memory in England under the command of the late Earle of Strafford, Lord Deputy of Ireland, and being the first man who did draw his sword at Whitehall against the Apprentices of London and others of the tumultous vulgar rabble att that tyme, who did crye out for justice against the said Earle of Strafford and Bishop of Canterbury ; and having also served his late Majestic under his excellency the Lord Marquis of Montrose, in Scotland, till it was his fate, after a long imprisonment by his Majestie's enemies to be murdered upon the scaffold under the colour of justice. 1149- line 19, read, "Grenada" for "Granada". 1186- line ii, read, " Charles, 296, " for " Charles, 299 " 1233. last line, read, " Walter, 1616," for " Walter, 1615 ". 1247- last line, read, "John, 996," for "John, 997". 1255- line 2, add, " 1911, Jan. i, Capt. ; aviator : in the summer of 1912 he flew from Eastchurch to Walmer Barracks on the Admiralty biplane Gi ". 1279- line 2, add, " 1911, May 16, res. com. (L.G.)". 1292. line 5, add, " Son of Samuel, 1286 " 1293. line 32, read, "William Neville, 1508," for "William Neville, 1528". ADDITIONS AND CORRECTIONS. Ixi 1301a. Stephen. 1912, Jul. 27, Indian Medical Service. Son of Rev. Charles James, Penrith ; b. 1884; B.A., B.C., M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., Cambridge University, passed in 5th with 3316 marks. Brother of William, 1472. 1308- line 2, delete, " previously Hosp. Mate ". 1320- line 4, read, " Bengal Cal." for " Bengal Col." 1323. line 12, read, "Thomas, 1343" for " Thomas, 1323". 1348- line 5, insert, "Hon." between "Aug. 21," and "Capt. ". 1370a. line 7, read, " 1685 " for " 1885 ". 1381- line 18, read, "John, Earl of Sutherland, 838," for "John, Earl of Sutherland, 839 " 1397- line 29, read, " Hon. Charles, 305," for " Hon. Charles, 395 ". 1431- line 10, delete, " Gordon Climes, 605 " 1477- for " William Alexander McPherson " read " William Andrew McPherson ". 1478- line 30, read, "m. 1773 at St. John's, Hackney," for "in. 1793, at Hexham ". 1519- line u, read, " Orr Boswell, 1123," for " Orr Boswell, 1519". 1590- line 12, for " Alexander Duff, 223a," read " Alexander Duff, 223 " 1611- line 6, add "Ann," before " sister of John Crawford, 1022 ". 1623- delete this entry as it seems to refer to the same man as 1828. 1678- line 3, delete words between " Pavia " and " (C. A. Gordon's, etc.) ". 1713- lines 4 and 5, read, " Konigsberg" for " Konisberg ". 1764- line 4, for " son '' read " grandson of Edmond ". 1792- line 3, read, "John, 1757," for "John, 1759 ". 1873- line 6, for " who was " read " and ". 1875- penultimate line, read, " Callaghan '' for " Powell ". 1906a. George Augustus. 1862, Asst. (jr. Mr., "Home Guard," ist Georgia troops with rank of Capt., and served to the end of the Civil War. Son of Ebenezer (1797-1855), who was the great-great-great-grandson of Alexander (c. 1635-97), said to have been born " in the Highlands of Scot- land," and to have been a soldier in Monk's army and to have gone to Boston, 1652; b. 1827, Jul. 17, at Dover, N.H. ; educated at Dartmouth Coll.; civil engineer, journalist, genealogist ; m. 1857, Oct. 16, Ann Farley Gordon, his distant kinswoman, and had Lysson, Harry, Huntly, Agnes and Margaret ; d. 1912, May 3, at his home, 54 Belmont St., Somerville, Mass. (Boston Daily Globe, 1912, May 3, with portrait). 1908- delete. Ixii HOUSE OF GORDON. 1915. Substitute for lines 1-3 the following " 1861, joined the ist Minnesota Vols. and fought in Civil War; wounded at Edwards' Ferry, Sep. 8, being discharged for 'disability,' Dec. i. On returning home, helped to recruit and Minnesota Battery, but owing to his ' disability ' was denied a 'muster in,' as senior ist Lt. Major Gen., in command of State troops in Sioux War, in which he writes, ' I neither distinguished nor extinguished myself, for I didn't have the opportunity : I did, however, capture an old squaw and two papooses' (Letter to J. M. Bulloch, 1912, Aug. 25)". Last line, read, "Angeles" for " Angelos ". Add, "Wrote Indian Legends and other Poems (Salem Press Co., Salem, Mass., 1910, pp. viii, 406), with portrait ; m. Sylvia Smith, Englishwoman, and had Ada Byron (Mrs. Hedderly) ; Huntly Lennox ; Mary Louisa (Mrs. Brassey) and William Wallace." 1941. line 8, for " great-great-grandson " read " great-grandson". 2058- add, " Possibly 139a," new entry as above. LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS. A. A, Army. A. and S.H. Argyll and Sutherland, High- landers. A.A. & Q.M.G. Assistant Adjutant and . . Quaiter-Master-General. A.A.G. Assistant Adjutant-General. Ab. Able seaman. Abd. Aberdeen. Abs. Abstract. Acad. Academy. Accts. Accounts. Act. Acting. A.D.C. Aide-de-Camp. Add. MS., BM. Additional Manuscripts in the British Museum. Adj. Adjutant. Adjtcy. Adjutancy. Adm. Admiral. Adnt. Admiralty. Ui.C. Army Hospital Corps. A.L,, Army List. A M.D. Army Medical Department. A.M.b. Army Medical Staff. Apothy. Apothecary. Applns. Applications. Appt. Appointment. Apptd. Appointed. A.Q.M G. Assistant Quarter Master-General. Art. Artillery. Aux. . Assembly. Auxiliary. B. b. born. tap. baptised. Barr. Barrister. Batn. Battalion. B.C.S. Bengal Civil Service. Bk. Book. Bo-S.C. Bombay Staff Corps. Brig. Brigade. Brig. Gen. Brigadier-General. Bt. Brevet. bur. buried. C. Cat. Calendar. Capt. Captain. Carr. Carriage. Cav. Cavalry. Certif. Certificates. Ch. Church. J~ In C. Cornmander-in-Chief. UM.b Church Missionary Society. Col. Colonel. Coll. College, com. commission. Com. Commissariot. comd. commanded, cpmdg. commanding. Comdi. Commander. Cornell. Commandant. Commits. Commissary. Commissi. Commissariat. Compass. Compassioi'atc. Comr. Commissioner, corpl. corporal. curresp. correspondence. C.S. Civil Service. D. d. died. D.A.A.G. Assistant Adjutant-Gen- Commissary- Quarter- and (Ixiii) Deputy eral. D.A.C.G. Deputy Assistant Genera'. D.A.Q.M.G. Deputy Assistant Mas:er-GeneraI. U.A. & Q.M.G. Deputy Adjutant Quarter-Master-General. n dau. daughter. Dep. Deputy. Dgns. Dragoons. Dir. Director. Dist. District. Div. Division. Dic ' ionar y f National Biography. -- . De P ut y Quarter-Mastei-Generai. District Superintendent. Ixiv INDEX. E. Edin. Edinburgh, educ. educated. E.I. East India. Eng. Engineer. Ens. Ensign. Epis. Episcopal. Estab. Establishment. Eur. European. Exam. Examination. F. Fd. field. Fenc. Fencible. f.p. full pay. Ft. Foot. Fus. Fusiliers. Q. Garr. Garrison. Gds. Guards. Gen. General. G.M. Gentleman's Magazine. G.O.C. General Officer Commanding. Govr. Governor. Govt. Government. G.P. Gunpowder. Gunr. Gunner. H. H.A.C. Honourable Artillerj Company. Ha.fl. Soc. Harleian Society. H.B. Heavy Lattery. H.li.I.C.S. Honourable East India Com- pany's Service. Highlrs. Highlanders. Hist. Historical. Hist. ATS.S. Com. Historical Manuscripts Commission. H.O. Home Office. Hosp. Hospital, h.p. half pay. H.Q. Head Quarters. Hrs. Hussars. I. J.A.L. Indian Army Lists. ibid, the same. I.G.S.N. Coy. Indian General Steam Navi- gation Company. Imp. Imperial. I. M.S. Indian Medical Service. Ind. Indian. Indep. Independent. Inf. Infantry. Innis. Inniskilling. Insp. Inspector. Instr. Instructor. Inter. Interpreter. intest. intestate. I.O. Rec. India Office Records. Irreg. Irregular. I.S.C. Indian Staff Corps. Jour. Journal. *. killed. J. K. L. Lcrs. Lancers. Ld. Lt. Lord Lieutenant. L.G. London Gazette. licen. licensed. Lt. Lieutenant. Ltcy. Lieutenancy. M. m. married. Mag. Magazine. Maj. Major. M.A.L. Madras Army Lists. Mar. Marines. Med. Medical. Mid. Midshipman. Mil. Militia. Min. Minister. Mist. Miscellaneous. Mod. "?. Biog. Modern English Bio- graphy. Mrgcs. Marriages. MS. Manuscript. Mtd. Mounted. Musk. Musketry. N. N. Navy. N.B. North British. Nat. Native. Nav. Biog. Die. Naval Biographical Dic- tionary. N.I. Native Infantry. N.L. Navy Lists. N. & Q. Notes and Queries. N.S. New Series. N.S.C. New Spalding Club. N.S.C. Misc. New Spalding Club Miscel- lany. N.W.P. North- West Provinces. LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS. Ixv 0. Obit. Obituary. Off. Officer. opns. operations. Ord. ordinary seamen. ord. ordained. Ord. off. Ordinance officer. P. P. Principal. p.a. private affairs. Par. Parish. Paymr. Paymaster. P.E.I. Prince Edward Island. Phys. Physician. port, portioner. Presb. Presbytery. Privy Coun Reg. Privy Council Register P.R.O. Public Record Office. Proby. Probationary. Prof. Professor. prom, promoted. prov. gen. provision general. P. W. D. Public Works Departmen . Q. qual. qualified. Qr.Mr. Quarter- Master. Q.M.G. Quarter-Master-General. R. R.A. Royal Artillery. R. Adm. Rear Admiral. R.A.M.C. Royal Army Medical Corps. R.C. Roman Catholic. R.E. Royal Engineers. Rec. Records. Reg. Regiment. Keg. Register. res. resigned. Resdt. Resident. ret. retired. Rev. Surv. Revenue Survey. R.F.A. Royal Field Artillery. R.G.A. Royal Garrison Artillery. R.H.A. Royal Horse Artillery. Rif. Rifles. R.I. Royal Irish. R. Mar. Royal Marines. R.M.A. Royal Marine Artillery R.N. Royal Navy. R.O. Record Office. R-, Roy. Royal. Roy. Inst. Royal Institution. R.V. Batn. Royal Veteran Battalion. S.C. Staff Corps. s.c. sick certificate. Sch. School. Sec. Secretary. Serg. Sergeant. S.H. Services of Heirs. S.I. Ry. South Indian Railway. S.Lt. Sub.-Lieutenant. S.M. Scots Magazine. S.N. & Q. Scottish Notes and Onerie* S.P. State Papers. s.p. sine prole, without issue. Sfald. Club Misc. Spulding Club Miscel- lany. *. P. Dam. State Papers Domestic. S.A.C.G. Sub-Assistant Commissary-Gen- eral. Special. Sterling. Station. Sucreede- 1 . Superintendent. Supernumerary. Surgeon. Spec. Stg. Stn. Succ. Supt. Surg. t nip. temporary. Test. Testament. T. U. unal. unattached. Unit. Serv. Mag. United Service Magazine. Univ. University. . unmarried. U.S. V.I. United States Volunteer Infantry. V. V. Vice. V.B.G.H. Volunteer Battalion Gordon Highlanders. Vetn. Veteran. Vol. Volunteer. v.p. vita parentis, in the lifetime of his father. W. W.I. West India. wid. widow. W.O. War Office. W.S. Writer to the Signet. Y Yeo. Yeomanry. Yr. younger. GORDONS UNDER ARMS 1. [...]. Col., probably H.E.I.C.S. ; "served 30 years in India . . . met with his death through an accident on the eve of his return to Europe" (Pryse Lockhart Gordon's Memoirs, \. 35). Brother of Rev. Harry, 617 ', possibly James, 730- 2. [...]. Capt. ; his dau. Janet m. Hew McCormack of Cartwilling, Belfast. Son of 12. 3. [...]. 1608, May i, Lt., k. in connection with the attack made by Sir Cahir O'Dogherty, Lord of Inishaven (1587-1608) who, when insulted by Sir George Paulett, gov. of Derry, advanced on Derry at 2 A.M. Tuesday 1608, Apr. 19, with scarcely 100 men : They divided at the bogside, Paulett attacking the lower torts, and Phelim Reagh under- taking the Governor's house on the high ground. Paulett escaped into Ens. Corbett's house, where a short stand was made. Corbett wounded Reagh, but was struck down from behind; his wife killed the man who had struck the fatal blow and was herself slain. Paulett fell by the hand of Owen O'Dogherty. Lt. Gordon jumped from his bed, seized a rapier and dagger and ran out, killing two of the assailants, and calling upon the soldiers to fight for their lives. He was overpowered and killed (Richard Bagwell's Ireland under the Stuarts, I. 52). 4. [] !644, Col., Scottish Army (List of Regiments and Chief Officers of the Scottish Army, quartered near Newcastle in 1644, printed for Robert Bostock and Samuel Gellibrand, St. Paul's Churchyard). 5. [...]. 1645, May 9, Capt. Lt., one of the I4th Earl of Suther- land's officers, captured at Auldearn, shortly afterwards released by Lord Aboyne whose prisoner he was. " Of Brora" (Earls of Sutherland, 525). 6. [] 1648, Col., ("Gourden") had a command in Suffolk's forces at the siege of Colchester, Jun.-Aug. He and his fellow colonels were "persuaded to quit their passes at Stratford and Nayland where at first they pretended only the securing of their owne countie and take their postes among the beseegers " (Beaufort Papers : Hist. MSS. Com. p. 26). 7. [] 1650, Apr. 27, Col., k. at Carbisdell, Invercarron, Ross- A 2 HOUSE OF GORDON. shire, fighting with Montrose, who was defeated by Strachan (Earls of Sutherland, 555). 8. [...]. 1653, Mar. 10, Capt., "gone to Denmark"; letter from James Aischingtoune, at Bergen, to Capt. John Strachan, in Zealand (Claren- don Papers in the Bodleian, 181). 9. [...]. 1653, Nov. 5, " One Gordon," commanding 100 "Tories," went to Falkirk and captured Capt. Townsend and Capt. Scrope of Col. Overton's Reg. who were going to Glasgow. " Their [Gordon's troops] haste would hardly permit them [the captives] to put on their clothes " (" Diurnal of Occurrences " quoted in Spottiswoode Misc., I. 144). 10. [...]. 1690, Aug. 26, Capt., in command of a company at Lord Cardross's house, during an attack by a party of 250 rebels, captured, but afterwards rescued by Gen. Mackay (Le Fleming Papers, Hist. MSS. Com. p. 288). 11. [...]. 1692, Capt., Sir Charles Graham's Ft. ; not after Dec. 29. Graham's Foot fought at Steenkirk, Jul. 1692 (P.R.O., H.O. Military Entry Book, 2, p. 313). 12- [...]. 1693, Maj., Dgn. Reg., m. Ann, dau. of Maj. Montgomery, and had 2- 13. [] 1694, May 7, Ens., Col. John Buchan's Ft., 1695, Aug. 4, A', at the siege of Namur (Dalton's A.L., in. 377). 14. [...]. Capt. 1700, Apr. i, " in consideration of his good services we have resolved to bestow a mark of our Royal Bounty ; " the King com- mands the Treasury to settle a yearly allowance of stg. on Gordon (Scot- land Warrant Book P.R.O., vol. 17, p. 302.) 15. [] i74i Jan. 29, Ens., Col. George Maccartney's Ft.; not after 1706 (Dalton's A.L., v. 224). 16. [...]. 1708, Jan. i, Maj. in Aldunie of Dalvey, witnessed the bap. of Allan, son of John Grant, in Lettoch (Cromdale Reg.). 17. [...]. 1715, Off., father of David, 397. 18- [] 1715, Maj., advised the magistrates of Aberdeen to fortify the town against the rebels (Allardyce's Hist. Papers, 39). 19. [..]. 1720, May 5, Capt., H.E.I.C.S., Bombay, "his deposi- tion (with others) read at a Board meeting, in reference to a charge against Mr. Parker" (Bombay State Papers, i. 9). Possibly John, 868, or William, 1385- 20- [] 1724, Sep. 27, Lt., witnessed the bap., at St. Paul's Epis. Ch v Aberdeen, of Susanna, dau. of Patrick Smith, Inveramsay (N.S.C. Misc., ii. (115) ). GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 3 21. [...] 1726. A P r - 2, Lt -, witnessed the bap., at St. Paul's Epis. Ch., Aberdeen, of Donald McQuean (N.S.C. Misc., u. (116)). 22- [] J726, Dec - 18, Ma J- witnessed the bap,, at St. Paul's Epis. Ch., Aberdeen, of Helen, dau. of Patrick Smith, of Inveramsay (N.S.C. Misc., n. (117)). 23- [] 1726, Dec. 18, Lt., witnessed, the bap., at St. Paul's Epis. Ch., Aberdeen, of Helen, dau. of Patrick Smith, of Inveramsay (N.S.C. Misc., n. (117)). 24- [] 1728, May 15, Maj., witnessed the bap., at St. Paul's Epis. Ch., Aberdeen, of Henry, son of Lt. McKfarlin (N.S.C. Misc., u. (121) ). 25- [] 1728, May 15, Lt., witnessed the bap., at St. Paul's Epis. Ch., Aberdeen, of Henry, son of Lt. McKfarlin (N.S.C. Misc., n. (121)). 26. [] 1728, Jun. 26, Lt., witnessed the bap., at St. Paul's Epis. Ch., Aberdeen, of Carolina, dau. of Lt. McQueen (N.S.C. Misc., n. (121)). 27- [ ] 1729, May, Capt., Pocock's Ft. ; his widow, Juliana Dalgarno, received pension of 26 (lists missing from 1713-28). 1736, Feb. i, bur. in Gordon's aisle, Old Machar Cathedral, Aberdeen (W.O., Wid. Pensions, P.R.O. ; Munro's Old Aberdeen, n. 179), but name listed until 1738. " Pocock's Ft.," after a brief existence, disbanded in 1718; John Pocock, Col., 36th Ft., 1720, Dec. 2 1721, Apr. 21; Col., 8th Ft., 1721, Apr. 21 1732, May 8. 28- [] !7 2 9i May, Ens., Invalids; his widow, Jane, received pension of 16. 1770, " is supposed to be either dead or re-married, as she has not received any pension since Christmas 1765 " (W.O., Wid. Pensions, P.R.O.): possibly Nicholas, 1120- 29. [...]. 1729, Jul. 18, Lt., witnessed the bap., at St. Paul's Epis. Ch., Aberdeen, of Wilelmina, dau. of Lt. Duncan McKfarlin (N.S.C. Misc., u. (124))- 30. []. 1741, Off., Eland's (36th) Ft.; his widow, Margaret, re- ceived pension of 20. 1 745, last payment, presumably d. or in. (W.O., Wid. Pensions, P.R.O). 31. [...]. 1745, Lt. Col., "Liverpool Blues," a regiment of volun- teers (six companies of 70 men each) raised and officered by leading men of Liverpool for home service (J. A. Picton's Memorials of Liverpool, i. 176). 32- [] !745> Mar. 12, Capt., witnessed the bap., at St. Paul's Epis. Ch., Aberdeen, of Jannet, dau. of William Simpson and Clementina Ramsay (N.S.C. Misc., n. (156)). 33. [...]. 1747, Sep. 27, Capt., H. M. Independent Company for the 4 HOUSE OF GORDON. East Indies, conveyed several prisoners from Carlisle to London (Allardyce's Hist. Papers, 618). Probably Robert, 1193. 34- [...] 1755, Oct. 5, Ens., Col. George Howard's (3rd) Ft. (W.O., A. Corns.) Cancelled (MS. A.L., 1752, P.R.O.). 35- [...]. 1759, Jan., Capt., R.N. Nine released Captains, prisoners of France arrived at Plymouth (Plymouth Newspapers). "The case of poor Captain Gordon and his ship's Company is a most deplorable one ; the whole crew perished in the French ship they were taken in, she being lost on some rocks near the shore, the crew who were confined in irons, were by the French Captain called English dogs, and told they should perish as such, and would not suffer a man to let them out " (Gomer Williams's Liverpool Privateers, 168). 36- [] 1760, Dec. 20, Ens., 25th Ft. (A.L., 1762). 1762, name erased in MS. W.O., A.L., P.R.O. 37- [] 1762, Commiss. of Stores and Provisions, at Grand Terre, Fort George, Louisiana, 3/- a day. 1763, Off. of one of the Garrisons in the Plantations (A.L., 1762-4). 38- [] 1777, Lt., fought against the French in St. Vincent, gallantly defending his post at Colonaire, till overpowered by superior num- bers (Shepherd's Hist, of St. Vincent). 39. [...]. 1778, Ens., ggth Wilts. Mil. (J. Almon's List of Officers of the Mil. of England and Wales, 1778, 26). 40- [] 1779) J an -> Capt, possibly H.E.I.C.S., Bombay. An ex- pedition was despatched across the Ghats, against Poonah, under Gen. James Hartley, Cols. Egerton and Cockburn, on behalf of Ragobah, England's claimant to the dynasty (first Mahratta war, 1775-82) against the Mahrattas under Mahadagie Scindia, Hurry Punt, Phurkay and Tookagee Holkar : The English reached Tullygaom, 18 miles from Poonah, but John C.irnac, Civil Commis- sioner with the Army, becoming alarmed at the increasing numbers of the Mahrattas, in spite of earnest remonstrance from Ragobah, Jan. n, determined on a retreat. Hartley strongly resisted this, but was overruled. That night the heavy guns having been thrown into a large tank and a quantity of stores burned, an army of 2600 British troops began its retreat, secretly, as was supposed, before 50,000 Mahrattas. They had not made a single march, before . . . they were discovered; Jan. 12, at 2 A.M. Capt. Gordon was fired upon by a party of horse ; ... at daylight . . . they were completely surrounded. . . . During the engagement that followed at the village of Wurgaom, 56 men were killed, 151 wounded, and 155 missing, supposed to be desertion. Among the killed and wounded were 15 European officers (Henry Beveridge's Hist, of India, n. 450). 41. [...]. 1780, Apr. 25, Ens., W. Norfolk Mil. (A.L., 1782). 42- [...]. 1781, Feb. 23, Col., of Bevennie ; pre-deceased his son, GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 5 " Hon. James," bur. on this date in the Earl of Moray's aisle, at Restalrig (Churchyard of Restalrig : Scottish Rec. Soc.). 43. [...]. 1781, Sep. An officer presumably, H.E.I.C.S., Bengal, referred to as Lt., Capt. and Col. by three different authorities in connection with the rebellion of Cheyt Singh, Raja of Benares, who declined to pay another five lakhs tribute to the English. Warren Hastings stated (1782, Feb. 2) that the Begums of Oudh, to which state Benares had previously paid the tribute, supported Cheyt Singh, and that the younger Begum, mother of the Nawab of Oudh, "openly opposed and attacked Col. Gordon" (Gleig's Hastings, I. 456). Col. Hannay, operating against Cheyt Singh, stated (1781, Sept.) that Lt. Gordon's detachment was cut off (Selections from State Papers, Foreign Depart., India, 1772-82, in. 952, 1004) : It happened by the villainy of the Fouzdar of Tanda, Shumsheer Khan [the Bhow Begum's Agent and the adopted son of] Behar Ally Khan [her principal minister], who turned his guns upon the detachment, and an unfordable nullah front, and many thousands of Rajpoots, who had fought them all the way from Chowra Ghaut, made the Sepoys despair. Behar Ally Khan deserves death, as the loss of Gordon's detachment can only be imputed to him. His Chellah would never have acted so damning a part without orders from him. A completely different complexion was put on the affair (1794, May 14) by Sheridan in his Begum speech, impeaching Hastings (1794, May 14) Fraser Rae's Sheridan, n. 420-8) : Considerable stress is laid upon the affair of Capt. Gordon. This circumstance, I con- sidered to be the most decisive proof of the Begum's innocence, and of the foul conspiracy . . . against them. The Begum is charged not only with actually giving assistance to Cheyt Singh, but with preventing a British officer (Capt. Gordon) from bringing his force to join Col. Hannay, and by that means leaving Col. Hannay in a considerable degree of peril. . . . The fact is ... that Capt. Gordon marches to a river, the fort on the opposite side being under the command of Shumsheer Khan. Capt. Gordon, who was not then in the Begum's country but had been assisted by the country people through the whole of his march, is desirous to pass over, and is not very readily accommodated with a boat, in order that he might pass over into the Begum's territories. ... It is stated that these country people detested the English, and it is assumed that they were set on by the Begums, though not in their territories ; that his detachment desert and leave him, with only 9 or 10 people; that the country people, who before were more than a match for him, leave him ; and he is carried over in safety and placed under the protection of Shumsheer Khan. As all our material evidence has consisted in papers, which have accidentally come to light, we produce letters of thanks from Capt. Gordon and Col. Hannay addressed to the Begum, who the moment she hears of their situation, sends an escort to them, and brings Capt. Gordon up to Fyzabad, and afterwards places him in safety with Col. Hannay. . . . Capt. Gordon says in terms of glowing gratitude, that "their safety and life are entirely the gift of Her Highness ". . . . These letters were for a considerable time suppressed. . . . When Sir Elijah Impey went to Lucknow, to take depositions upon which afterwards charge and proof were to be founded against the Begums ... in swearing Capt. Gordon, Mr. Middleton [President at the Vizier's Court] and Col. Hannay, who knew the fact 6 HOUSE OP 1 GORDON. of the Begum having saved Capt. Gordon life, they all three swear to the circumstance of the delay of Shumsheer Khan, in sending over the boat for the rescue of Capt. Gordon ; they all stated that as a suspicious circumstance, and they all three suppress the fact of the Begum having saved their lives and of their having returned their thanks in this letter of gratitude to her. 44- [] 1783, Jul. 6, Brig. Maj., k. at the siege of Mangalore (Jul. 83-Jan. 84) by combined forces of the French and the Nabob, Tippoo Sultan ; garrison consisted of detachments of H.E.I.C. and H.M.'s troops under Col. John Campbell, 4nd Ft. (Account of Siege of Mangalore, by a British Officer, 63). 45. [...]. 1783, Dec., Col. and Q.M.G. : served under Brig. Gen. Macleod in the war by the H.E.I.C. and H.M. troops and the combined forces of Tippoo Sultan and the French 1783-4. Macleod, advancing from Telli- cherry against Cannanoire, wrote (Bombay State Papers, Home Ser., n. 295- 8):- Colonel Gordon took the proper means to construct and place at each of the four deep rivers that had to be crossed by the troops a sufficient number of tonies jungudores to ferry over troops. Col. Gordon, who was in command of advanced guard, Dec. 1783, three miles from Cannanore on the way to the sea, resolved to have a view of the colours on the enemy's flagstaff, accompanied by Lt. Fraser and two companies of Grenadier Sepoys. These colours seemed very near after an advance the following day, but a thick wood of cocoanut trees still hid the walls. Col. Gordon advanced, and, arriving at the skirt of the wood, found himself on the esplanade, 300 yards from the wall, finding houses, banks, trees and complete cover for troops and batteries. I soon joined him with the Chief Engineer and Commanding Officer of Artillery ; the fort was taken by storm next day. I sent Col. Gordon and the Chief Engineer to find out most vulnerable place, which they soon did with happy judgment, when attacking the town from the beach side next day. 1784, Jan. 27, "Col. Gordon, commanding in Brig. Gen. Macleod's ab- sence, arrived at Mangalore, on board the ' Sulivan ' East Indiaman " (Account of the six months Siege of Mangalore, by a British Officer, 144-5, 2I1 ) which states that " his intention was to throw another month's provision into the fort, but under the articles of capitulation, Tippoo Sultan would not allow the admission of any provisions. Col. Gordon immediately despatched expresses to Cannanore and Tellicherry, for all shipping and small craft that could be collected, in order to prevent any part of the garrison being necessitated to go by land to either of these places." Feb. 4, Col. Gordon arrived at Onore, on the " Batilla " in the evening, with an account of the garrison at Manga- lore, . . . Tippoo Sultan having agreed to their marching out with military honours upon surrendering the fort . . . the troops embarked for Tellicherry (Mr. Edward Ravenscroft's letter, dated Feb. 6 on board the " Harriet " armed ship, off Onore, to the resident at Carwar, rec. Feb. 19 by Bombay GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 7 Council (Bombay State Papers, n. 308)). Feb. 7, Capt, Torriano, Commander of the port of Onore, heard from a messenger he had sent out that Maw Mirza was told Feb. 6, by Col. Gordon on the " Batilla," that he had come from Tellicherry, where he heard from Gen. Lang that Gen. Macleod had resigned the command of the Bombay Army, and that a note for the Commanding Officer had been sent on shore the day before, . . . with the provisions for the fort then removing from the " Batilla" into the Nabob's boat. The note . . . proved to be only from the Deputy Commissary, specifying the supplies dispatched and requesting that three guns might be fired as a signal of their safe arrival. As soon as the Nabob's vessel left the port, the required signal was made, and an answer returned to the Deputy Commissary indicating that the state of the garrison was totally misunderstood by their friends, that ... if the ships left the roads, desertion would reduce them in a short time to the last extremity. The Myer, employed betwixt Maw Mirza, the fort and the ships, had been for some years in the English service, . . . after delivering Mr. Ravenscroft's letter . . . told the Subadar Missauber that a jemidar, lately deserted from the fort, had accompanied him on board as if sent from the garrison, and that Col. Gordon had delivered to his care a private letter, which Maw Mirza received and secreted. Capt. Torriano . . . secured the Myer [who] undertook to deliver a letter to Col. Gordon. . . . The vessels made signals for sailing ; Feb. 8, got under weigh in the morning, but from their having waited so long, it was conjectured that Col. Gordon had sent on shore an answer to Capt. Torriano's letter, directed some signal to be made when it should be received, had remained in expectation of seeing or hearing it" (Philippart's East India Mil. Cal., n. 181-3). Mar. n, Peace with Tippoo Sultan. 46. [...]. 1784, Dec. 18, Lt, bur. at Trichinopoly (7.0. Rec.). 47. [...]. 1795, Oct. 27, Lt., N. Lowland Fenc. Inf. (L.G., 1104). 48. [...]. 1796, Jun. 10, Vol., 34th Ft., served at the reduction of the Island of St. Vincent, d. of wounds (Hist. Rec., 34^ Ft., 41). 49. [...]. 1796, Jul., Col., m. Miss Moncrief of Manchester Square, [London ?], dau. of Col. Moncrief; k. at the siege of Dunkirk (G.M., vol. 66, p. 612). 50. [...]. 1797, Aug. 29, Gen.; Col. Sir David Baird wrote him from Wallajahbad, "war would almost immediately be declared by Tippoo, who had collected a very large army, and seventy pieces of artillery in the neighbourhood of Seringapatam, it is reported that he expects to be supported from France " (Life of Sir David Baird, I. 150). 51. [...]. 1798, May 22, Capt., " of St. George's in the East"; his dau. M. m. Mr. Hanam, Strand, London (G.M., vol. 68, pt. 2, p. 534). 52. [...] 1799, Jul. 13, Capt., Old Meldrum Vols. (L.G., 699). 53. [...]. 1801, May, Capt., in command of a small British con- tingent, assisting the garrison (chiefly Tuscan) at Porto Ferrago, Elba, when invested by about 1500 French troops ; subsequently blockaded ; con- tingent afterwards commanded by Lt. Col. George Airey (Laird Clowes's Navy, iv. 451 n.). 8 HOUSE OF GORDON. 54- [...]. 1803, Oct. 18, Capt., had immediate charge of Down- patrick prison, while Thomas Russell, who had personated a general officer of the rebel army in the north, was waiting trial for high treason. Russell sounded Gordon " under the idea of an escape " (Lord Hardwicke's Viceroy's Post Bag, 423). 55- [] 1804, Apr. 25, Ens., Aberdeensh. (ssth) Mil., 2nd Coy. (Innes's Gordon Highlrs., 19). 56- f . . . ]. 1810. Cav. Off. in the army (mostly cavalry) which Ranjit Singh, founder of the short-lived kingdom of Lahore (1780-1839) raised on the European system, giving employment to a number of foreign officers, and to certain deserters from the British service. "The skill and tenacity with which the Sikh Army fought the British in two desperate cam- paigns, shows with what success these officers served Ranjit Singh ; his death and the accession of Sher Singh, was followed by an outburst of violence, ... a large number of officers, who had incurred the enmity of the soldiers, were murdered in cold blood " (Col. Hugh Pearse's Memoirs of Col. Alexander Gardiner). 57- [] 1810, Sep. 17, Maj., Aberdeensh. Mil., tried by Court Martial, at the Mess Room, in the Barracks, Berwick, on charges preferred by Capt. Adj. Christie, "for malignant, un-officerlike, and ungentlemanlike behaviour towards him " ; honourably acquitted (Times, Sep. 25). 58-9. [...]. 181 1, Oct. 12, Capt. ; his dau. Mary Ann, bur. at Fort St. George (I.O. Rec.). 60- [] 1816, Jan. 25, Hon. Capt., present at the Burns Anni- versary Celebrations in Edinburgh (G.M., vol. 86, pt. i, p. 174). 61. [] 1816, Apr. 29, Maj., "recently returned from the East Indies," d. at Hope Cottage, near Cowes (G.M., vol. 86, pt. i, p. 567). 62- [] 1817, Jun. 25, Capt., travelling with Lord Clanwilliam from Vienna to London on diplomatic business, robbed by banditti near La Carriere (G.M., vol. 87, pt. 2, p. 73). 63. [...]. 1817, Dec. 12, Capt., R.N., and Lt. Col. Herries, attacked, on a journey from Rome to Naples, between Terracina and Fondi, by banditti, who fired upon and mortally wounded the postilion, allowing them to proceed, after taking their watches and money. " Herries and Gordon must be considered as owing their lives to their being unprepared to offer any resistance" (G.M., vol. 88, pt. i, p. 71 ; Arniston Memoirs, 291). 64- [] 1822, Jul. 9, Lt. Col. ; his dau. m. Capt. Mason of the late looth Ft. (G.M., vol. 92, pt. 2, p. 88). 65- [] 1822, Sep. 20, Capt., recently returned with his family GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 9 from India, appeared at Marlborough Street Police Court, summoned by his servant, Francis Paule, a Frenchman, for illegally detaining his clothes ; Paule was keeping a vigil at Napoleon's tomb, St. Helena, when his vessel sailed without him (Times, Sep. 21). 66-67- [...]. 1839, Sep. 9, Capt. ; his dau. Elizabeth was served heir to her aunt Margaret Gordon, Gordonville. 68- [...]. 1842, Apr. 23, Lt. Col. his widow d. at 42 Bon-Accord Street, Aberdeen, in her 83rd year (Abd. your.). 69. [...] 1848, Jul. 20, Lt. Col., father of W.H., 1362; described "of Danesbury Park," Herts., then owned by a Mr. Blake. 70- A. 1788, Capt, of Lossack, Wigtonsh., Parliamentary voter, " will not swear" (Sir C. E. Adam's Political State of Scotland in 1788, 345). 71. A. 1822, Dec. i, Mid., "Prince Regent" colonial schooner, in charge of a prize, sent with his crew of n men to the assistance of the colonists, Cape Mesurado, Liberia, during an attack by natives. Gordon conveyed to them supplies of food and munitions of war, remaining there one month ; d. of fever at Monrovia with eight seamen, just before relief came. In 1905, a "Gordon Memorial Scholarship," proposed by Dr. E. W. Blyden in 1900, was established in the Liberia College (Sir Harry Johnston's Liberia, 139-40). 72. A. E. 1900, Capt. (Colonial), Roberts' Horse, served during S. African war (A.L. 1900 Jul. '01). 1903, Sep. 22, his widow Olive d. at Greenpoint, Cape Town (Times, Oct. n). 73. Rev. Abercromby. 1811, Nov. 12 1812, Jun. 25, Chaplain's duty, Banff, 8 i6s. 6d. (W.O., Chaplain's Payment Bk., P.R.O.) ; Minister of Banff; b. 1758, d. 1821, Mar. 12. Son of Rev. Harry, Ardersier, 617- 74. Abraham, M.D. 1741, Aug. 31, Surg. Mate (4th) R.N., " Royal Oak". 1743, May 16, 4th Mate, " Namur " ; Aug. 24, 3rd Mate; Nov. 4, 3rd Mate. 1744, Jan. 25, 2nd Mate. 1745, Feb. 21, Surg., "Chatham"; Mar. 14, " Nazareth " fireship (Adm. Offs. appt. by N. Board, P.R.O.). 1746, Oct. n, Surg., 3rd Ft. Afterwards Staff Surg., Hosp., Germany. 1763, h.p. (A.L., 1754-1808; MS. A.L., 1752, 127, P.R.O.). 1754-5 m. Anna McDopnel, and had, with other children, Abraham Cyrus, 75, and Mary Jane ; d. 1808, Jan. 21, at Stirling, in his 86th year. His widow received pension of 40; d. 1818, Aug. 31, at Stirling in her 85th year (W.O. Wid. Pensions, W.O. Cert., P.R.O. ; Tablet, West Parish Ch., Stirling). Son and dau. served heirs to their mother in Stirling, 1822, Apr. 19, May, 21. An Abraham Gordon, m. 1752, Jul. 5, at St. George's Chapel, Mayfair, Ann Nelson of Bishopsgate Street (Harl. Soc.). B 1O HOUSE OF GORDON. 75- Abraham Cyrus. 1771, Sep. i, Ens., 28th Ft. 1772, Jun. 21, Ens., 24th Ft., com. given by Lord Townshend, Ld. Lt. of Ireland, whose page he had been. 1774, h.p. (A.L., 1772-4; Cat. of Home Office Papers, 1775, 209). 1777, Vol., 2nd Lt. Inf., served in America ; Oct. 4, wounded at Germantown ; Oct. 8, 2nd Lt., 2ist Ft.; Dec. 19, Gen. Sir William Howe writes from Philadelphia " he had given the 2nd Ltcy. 2ist Ft. to Mr. Gordon, from half pay who had been very strongly recommended " (Roy. Inst. Papers, Hist. MSS. Com., i. 166, 303; L.G., 1778, Mar. 31). 1779, Dec. i, Lt., gist Ft., 1781, Jul. 6, Capt. Lt., 1783, Apr. 25, reg. disbanded h.p. (A.L., 1778-1832). 1803, Oct. 6, Lt. Bawtrey Vols; Oct. 25, Capt. Son of Abraham, 74 ', ' 1781, Dec. 17, at Newark on Trent, " in Nov. at Gretna Green, Capt. Gordon, gist Ft., m. Miss Locke" (G.M., vol. 51, p. 54), and had Frederick 460, Abraham Henry 77, Robert James, 1270, George Cyrus, b. 1792, Dec. 24, B.A., 1815, M.A. 1818, Trin. Coll. Cam., Curate of N. Clifton, Notts., d. at Clifton, Yorks, 1859, Jun. 12; Augustus, 27, Anna Elizabeth, b. 1788, Aug. 7, and Amalie, b. 1800, May 8. Gordon d. 1832, Jan., at Bawtrey, aged 73 (W.O., Offs. Services, 1828, P.R.O.). 76- Abraham Cyrus. 1843, Cadet, H.E.I. C.S. (Madras). 1844, Feb. 28, Ens., 32nd N.I. 1847, Nov. 26, sent to England on s.c. 1849, Jun. 29, ret. to duty ; Aug. 29, Cjr. Mr. and Inter, (act.). 1850, Feb. 28, Lt. ; Nov. 26, Qr. Mr. and Inter. 1851, Jul. 21, in charge of the Bazaar and Police at Jubbul- pore. 1852, Feb. 28, passed in Hindustani. 1854, Jan. placed at the disposal of Govt. in N.W. Prov. ; Jun. 7, Asst. Comr., 3rd class, Sangor and Nerbudda. 1856, Oct. n, Dep. Comr., 2nd class, Sconce. 1859, Jan 17, Dep. Comp., ist class, Nursingpoor (Civil emp.) ; Feb. 2, Capt. 1862, Jan. 7, Maj. s.c. ; sent to England on s.c. (E.I.R., I.L., 1844-66). Son of Frederick, 460 ; b. 1826, Mar. 15, bap. Aug. 6, at Carrigrohan Mil. Chapel, Ballincolly, co. Cork ; educ. Barnstaple Grammar Sch., Mr. Jeffrey's Woolwich, King's Coll., and Addiscombe. Nominated for H.E.I. C.S. by G. F. Warden, on recommendation of his uncle, James Gordon Murdoch, Hampstead; in. 1862, Jul. 15, at St. Leonards, Emily, b. 1833, Feb. 17, third dau. of James Turing Bruce, Westbourne Terrace, Hyde Park (G.M., 13, 2nd N.S., 226). Gordon d. 1865, Dec. 26, at Tunbridge Wells (ibid., vol. i, 3rd N.S., 290). His widow d. 1903, Nov. 6, in Rome (Times). 77- Abraham Henry. 1801, Jan. 5, 2nd Lt., R.M. 1805, Jul. 18, Lt. 1824, Dec. 18, Capt. 1838, Jun. 28, Maj. 1839, Aug. 26, Lt. Col. 1848, Jan. 4, Col., 2nd Comdt. 1851, Feb. 26, Col. Comdt. 1855, Jun. 20, Maj. Gen.; ret. f.p. (Hart's A.L., 1840-66; N.L., 1802-66; G.M. vol. 29, p. 188, GORDONS UNDER ARMS. II vol. 35, p. 419, N.S.). Son of Abraham Cyrus, 75; b. 1785, Apr. 25; d. 1865, Apr. 20, in Westbourne Terrace Rd., London, aged 81 (ibid., 18, N.S., 670). 78- Adam. Capt, "of Inverbucket " (Acts of Parliament (Private) 4 Geo IV, c. 27). Son of John, tutor of Glenbucket (Balbithan MS.). 79. Sir Adam. 1314, may have fought at Bannockburn. 1318? raided Norham Castle ; first of the Gordons to go north on getting a grant of Strathbogie (Scots Peerage, IV. 512) ; called Alexander in the Earls of Suther- land (39, 41, 42, 45, 48, 50); had Sir Adam, 80, and John, 823. 80- Sir Adam. 1333, Jul. 19, one of the leaders of the army which fought at Halidon, being in the division commanded by John Randolph, Earl of Moray (Scots Peerage, iv. 513). The Earls of Sutherland (p. 43) says he was k. at this battle, but the Scots Peerage suggests 1351 as his death. Eldest son of Sir Adam, 79 ; had John, 824. 81- Sir Adam. 1402, Sep. 14, k. at the battle of Homildon (Scots Peerage, iv. 517). Son of John, 824; grandfather of Sir Alexander, 115. 82. Sir Adam, Earl of Sutherland. 1513, Sep. 9, fought at Flodden, where his brother Alexander, 3rd Earl of Huntly, commanded the left wing of the army, and his younger brother Sir William was killed ; m. Elizabeth Countess of Sutherland and became Earl of Sutherland, the family adopting the name of Gordon for centuries (Earls of Sutherland, 86). Son of George, 2nd Earl of Huntly, 469- 83- Master Adam. 1547, Sep. 10, k. at Pinkie; yr. son of Adam (ist Gordon), Earl of Sutherland (Earls of Aboyne, 128). Uncle of John, nth Earl, 826. 84- Adam (" Edom o' Gordon "). 1562, Oct. 28, captured at Corrichie. 1571, Oct. 17, defeated the Forbeses at Tillyangus ; Nov. 20, defeated them again at the Crabstane, Aberdeen, when he captured the Master of Forbes, and immediately after burned Powis House with its lady and 27 inmates as immortalised in the well-known ballad. 1572, Jun. raided the Mearnsand sur- prised the Castle of Douglas of Glenbervie ; Jul, 5, defeated Lords Crawford, Lindsay and Buchan at Brechin (Records of Aboyne, 469, 489, 490; House of Gordon, n. (555)). Laird of Auchindoun and sixth son of George 4th Earl of Huntly, 470; d. s.p. 85- Adam. 1647, went to the Scots Coll., Madrid, aged 31, for mathe- matics and philosophy ; the Rector, unwilling to receive him because of his advanced age, gave him 200 reals and obtained for him an officership in the army. Son of George, and Isabella Leask, b. at Auchmathie in Buchan (Rec. of the Scots Coll., N.S.C. i. 196). 12 HOUSE OF GORDON. 86- Adam. 1649, Off. in Ireland ( O'Hart's Landed Irish Gentry, p. 389; Inroltnents in the Exchequer Office Dublin, Roll n. Membrane 10). 87- Adam. 1652, Capt., d. at Stirling. Son of Adam of Kilcalmkil, Ross-shire, German service ; brother of William, 1373- 88- Sir Adam. 1689, Capt., Lord Strathnaver's Ft. (reg. disbanded in 1690). 1700, his will showed his arrears of pay amounted to 1284 I2S. od. Scots; " of Dalpholly," had Sir William, ist Bart, of Invergordon, and Alex- ander of Ardoch, 140, grandsons, Alexander, 162, Alexander, 145, and Ann, 252 (Bulloch's Gordons of Invergordon, 8-13). 89- Adam. 1694, Ens., Col. James Maitland's (25th) Ft. 1695, July. 5, Lt., serving at Namur, where com. dated. 1702, Aug. 25, com. renewed at Windsor; until 1706 (Dalton's A.L., iv. 42,98, v. 222). 1717, Apr. 16, three daus., Joan, Theodosia and Ann, served his heirs. Cousin and a residuary legatee of George Gordon, macer, Edinburgh ; d. 1702, Apr. 90- Adam. 1694, May 7, Ens., Sir Charles Graham's Ft. (Dalton's A.L., in. 396; Add. MS., D.M., 17, 918). 91. Adam. 1708, Aug. 13, Lt. and Capt, Earl of Portmore's (and) Ft., com. dated at Windsor (Dalton's A.L., vi. 67; Davis's and Ft. vi. 103). 92- Lord Adam. 1741, Apr. 25, Cornet, N.B. Dgns. 1743, Sep. 18, Lt. (MS. A.L., 1742-3, 1745, P.R.O.). 1745, Sep. 3, Lt., Inclep. Coy. of Ft. (Genealogist, xiv. 12-3). 1746, Sep. 30, Capt., Col. Fleming's Ft.; Dec. 13, i8th Ft. (MS. A.L., 1742-3, P.R.O.). 175 , Jan. 2, Capt. Lt., 3rd Ft. Gds. 1756, Jun. i, Capt. and Lt. Col. (MS. A.L., 1755, P.R.O. ; Quarters of Army in Ireland, 1749-52; J. Millan's List of Officers, Irish Estab. 1755, bound with A.L., 1754). 1758, served under Gen. Bligh in his unfortunate expedi- tion to coast of France, signalized himself at the head of his grenadier company of the guards, bringing up the rear of the embarkation at St. Cas, Sep. to, in the face of a very superior army, preventing the enemy, for a considerable time, getting forward, till being overpowered by numbers, he was forced to retire to the beach (James Hamilton's Roy. Scots, 367). 1762, Feb. 19, Bt. Col. 1763, Jan. 19, Col., 66th Ft. 1772, May 25, Maj. Gen. 1775, Dec. 27, Col., 26th Ft. 1777, Aug. 21, Lt. Gen. 1782, May 9, Col., ist Ft. 1789, Jun. 6, Comdr. of Forces in Gt. Britain. 1793, Oct. 12, Gen. 1778, Apr. 1796, Govr., Cliff Fort, Tinmouth, 284 35. 6d. 1796, Nov. 5, Govr., Edinburgh Castle (A. L., 1754-1800; L.G., 1778, 1789,418, 1796, 1062). Son of 2nd Duke of Gordon, b. 1728, m. 1767, Sep. 2, Jane, dau. of John Drummond and wid. of James, 2nd Duke of Atholl ; he d. s.p. 1801. The 3rd Hussars bears nickname " Lord Adam Gordon's Lifeguards" (Farmer's Regtl. Rec., 25. J. M. Bulloch in Banffshire Advertiser, 1911, Feb. 23, Mar. 2 GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 13 and 9). Brother of Lord Charles, 300, and Lord Lewis, 1090- Portrait, half-length, 14^ x loj, by Danlorix Audinet: whole length on horseback, 10 x 6J, by Kay 1796. 93- Adam. 1745, Sept. 3, Lt., Capt., George Munro of Culcairn's In- dependent Coy. ; Dec. 23, captured at Inverury by the Jacobites. 1746, Sep. "to be advanced to a company in a marching regiment " (Albemarle Papers, I. 218). 1759, Sep. 9, Capt., Earl of Sutherland's Highlrs. (A.L., 1760-2). Son of Alexander of Ardoch, 140 ; his daus., Anne and Johanna, m. gti\ and loth Earls of Kellie (Bulloch's Gordons of Invergordon, 66-81). 94-95- Adam. 1757, Dec. i, Ens., Capt. William Williams' Independent Coy. of Invalids, at Plymouth (previously in ranks, Horse Gds.). 1762, Feb. 24, Ens., 73rd Ft. 1770, stationed in Jersey; Jul. 12, or Aug. 6, Ens., Capt. Fletcher's Ind. Coy. of Invalids, at Pendennis Castle (IV.O., A. Corns., P.R.O. ; A.L., 1758-73 ; L.G., 1770). 1772, name erased in MS., "to receive pay by warrant" (W.O., A.L., P.R.O.). 96- Adam. 1765, Mar. 14, Ens., 33rd Ft. 1768, ret. (A.L., 1766-8; L.G., 1768, Apr. 28; W.O., A.L., P.R.O. , MS. note). 97- Hon. Adam. 1769, Sep. 20, Ens., 66th Ft. 1770, Feb. 12, "leave of absence for twelve months on private affairs". 1774, Dec. 26, Lt. 1778, Jul. 28, Capt., 8ist (L.G., Jul. 1778). 1783, h.p., reg. disbanded. 1787, Oct. 7, Capt., 42nd Ft.; Dec. 24, h.p. (ibid., 463). 1799, May 7, Capt., Port Patrick Vols. (ibid., 426; A.L., 1770-1806). Son of "8th Viscount of Kenmure" ; in. (i) 1789, Jun., Harriet, dau. of Daniel Davies, (S.M., vol. 51, p. 309 ; Conolly's Romance of the Ranks, n. 16) ; she d. 1801, Feb. 28, at Port Patrick; in. (2) 1805, Oct. 25, at Stranraer, Maria, eld. dau. of Maj. Hamilton Maxwell and Maria le Blanche. He had, John, b. 1791, Adam, 105, Francis, 447, Henry Pelham, b. 1796, Edward, 424, and Louisa, b. 1798. Gordon was Collector of Customs at Port Patrick, d. there 1806, Dec. 17; his widow received pension. 1808, four younger children, on recommendation of Earl of Galloway, placed on Compassionate List at 8 a year each (G.M., 71, pt. i. 279; 77, pt. i. i. 89; W.O., Wid. Pensions, Abst. of Applications Compass. List, 1808, Compass. Reg., 1814, P.R.O. ; Earlston MS.). His brothers were James, 725, John, zoth Viscount of Kenmure, 897, Robert, 1203, and William, 1402. Burns addressed a short poem, not included in his published works, to Gordon, his intimate friend; Mrs. Gordon's sister, Deborah Duff Davies, was Burns's " bonnie wee thing " and " lovely Davies" (Scots Peerage, v. 132). 98- Adam. 1779, Jul. 24, Lt., Sutherland Fenc. Inf. (A.L., 1779-82). 99. Adam. 1780, May 8, Capt., d. s.p. at Auchanachie in his 76th year 14 HOUSE OF GORDON. (Abd. Jour.). 1782, Aug. 15, his niece, Elizabeth Gordon (discovered in a French nunnery under romantic circumstances) was served his heir (Pirie's Parish of Cairnie, 36-8). 1785, May 5, 1783, Feb. 22, will proved (Moray Test., vols. 6 and 7). 100. Adam. 1781, Jan. i, Ens., N. Fenc. Inf. 1782, May 29, or Jun. 25, Lt. (A.L., 1781-2; L.G.; W.O., A. Corns., P.R.O.). 101- Adam. 1782, Sep. 29 or Oct. 19, Ens., N. Fenc. Inf. (L.G.; A. Corns., P.R.O.). Son of John, of Florida and S. Carolina, who d. 1778, Mar. 4, at Bordeaux (American Loyalist Claims Treasury Rec., P.R.O.). 102- Adam. 1783, Jan. 28, Ens., 83rd Ft.; reg. disbanded (L.G., 88) > Aug. 4, or 1784, Feb. 7, Ens. 78th Ft. 1784, Feb. 28, or Jun. 4, Lt., joist Ft. (L.G., 71, 129). 1785, May 21, Lt., 67th Ft. (L.G., 241). Dec. 31, six months leave of absence on p. a. (this applies equally to Anthony, 253). 1788, Oct. 17, six months similar leave. 1785, Jul. Oct. 1791, served in West Indies; sent to England on s.c. 1793, Apr. 30, Capt. (L.G., 345), returned to West Indies. 1794, served at the siege of Fort Bourbon and storming of Fort Royal, Martinique, capture of St. Lucia (storming the Nigee), and Guadaloupe. 1795, Feb., West Indies, served in St. Domingo, and at the reduction of Fort Bombard. 1 799, sent to England on s.c. 1806, Jun. 18 10, East Indies. 1813-15, Comd. Aberdeen District (A.L., 1783-1816; W.O., Offs. Services, 1810, P.R.O.; L.G., 1047). Son of Harry, of Knockespock, 615; d. 1815, Feb. 22, at Stonehaven in his 49th year (G.M., 85, pt. i. 28; Abd. Jour. ; Wimberley's Gordons of Knockespock, 82). 103- Adam. 1797, Jun. 6, 2nd Lt., Strathnaver Vols. (L.G. 513). 1798, Dec. 4, Lt. (ibid., 1153). 104. Adam. 1798, Jul. 20, Capt, 6th N. Brit. (Aberdeensh.) Mil. (Innes's Aberdeensh Mil., 12). 1799, Aug. 19, res. (Abd. your.). 105- Adam, nth Viscount of Kenmure. 1804, Jul. 12, Vol. ist Class, " Ajax," served in Sir Robert Calder's action ; Oct. 21, Trafalgar. 1806, Apr. 24, Ab. ; May, 17, Mid., " Seahorse ". 1808, Jul. 6, capture of Turkish frigate " Badere i Zaffer ". 1809, at reduction of islands of Cianuti and Pianosa, and in a boat action, coast of Italy, wounded ; Oct. 21, taken prisoner in a prize off Sardinia; detained at Verdun. 1814, Sep. 5 Oct. 25, "Zealous," passage to Quebec, Oct. 26 1815, Apr. 8, " Psyche," Lake Ontario. 1815, Apr. 9 Jul. 8, Lt. (act.), "Prince Regent"; Lt, Jul. i; Jul. 9 Aug. 10, "St. Lawrence"; Aug. 30 1816, Jun. 30, Lt. Comdg., " Sauk " schooner, Lakes Erie and Huron. 1816, Jul. Aug. 25, " Prince Regent," Lake GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 15 Ontario (N.L., 1805-41; Trafalgar Roll, Unit. Serv. Mag., Feb. 1910; Adm. Offs. Services, P.R.O.). Son of Hon. Adam, 97, b. 1792, at Dumfries, succ. to the peerage, 1840; d. s.p. 1847, Sep. i, at Kenmure Castle (Scots Peerage, v. 135). 106- Adam. 1812, Jun. i, or Oct. 9, Ens., Cape Reg. (previously served n years in 93rd Ft., in the ranks). 1814, Jun. 9, Lt. 1817, Jan. i, or 1818, Jan. 16, h.p., reg. reduced (A.L., 1813-32; Offs. Services, 1828). Second son of Adam of Griamachary, b. 1783; m. 1823, Apr. 18, at Kildonan, Sutherlandsh., Ann Sutherland, and had Adam, b. 1824, Jan. 4. 1823-8, lived at Griamachary. 1832, Apr. 25, d. at Reay, Thurso. His widow received pension of 40 (1832, Nov. 21, warrant); d. 1855, Jun. 5, arrears due at her death paid to Adam Gordon, Supt.'s Office, Musselburgh (W.O., Wid. Compass, and Bounty Warrants, W.O. Cert., Letters Compass. Fund, P.R.O.). Brother of John, 960, Thomas, 1341, and William, 1440- 107. Adam. 1842, Nov. 25, Asst. Surg., R.N. 1853, Mar. 24, Surg. 1855, Mar., discharged (N.L., 1843-55). Son of James, of Littlefolla, Aberdeen- shire, b. 1818; Marischal Coll. 1834-36; M.R.S.C. Eng. 1841; lived at Ronaldshay, Orkney, after leaving Navy; d. 1873, Sep. 25. Brother of George, 529, James Alexander, 784, James Edward, 791, Peter, 1155, Robert, 1236- First cousin of John, 909. 108- Adam Annand. 1857, Jul. 14, Capt., Madras Vol. Gds. 1861, Jul. 17 1873, Maj. (M.A.L., 1862-73). Son of George. 1832-6, student, King's Coll.. Abd. 1845, Edin. Univ. 1846, M.A., King's Coll. Abd. 1847, 2nd Master, Madras Univ. 1855, Prof, of History, Presidency Coll. 1873, Registrar, Madras Univ. ; m. 1847, Feb. 10, at Madras, Letitia, b. 1832, dau. of John Richardson (G.M., 27, N.S. 648), and had Adam Annand, 109, Isabella, b. 1849, Aug. 21, bap. 1850, Jan. 16 ; Letitia, b. 1850, Nov. 27, bap. 1851, May 7; Georgiana, b. 1855, May 6, bap. Aug. i ; Agnes Gertrude, b. 1856, Nov. 25, bap. Dec. 27. Mrs. Gordon d. 1873, Feb. 6, bur. Feb. 7, at Madras (I.O. Rec.). 109- Adam Annand, Jr. 1879, Dec. 24, 2nd Lt., 4th Middlesex Vols. (A.L. 1880; L.G. pt. 7, 7538). 1881, Jun. i, res. (ibid., pt. 3, 2807). Only son of Adam Annand, 108; b. 1847, Nov. 10, bap. 1848, Feb. 19, Madras; student, Glasgow Univ. 1876, May 4, entered at Lincoln's Inn (Lincoln's Inn Admission Reg., n. 375). 110. Adam Durnford. 1814, Jul. 28, Ens., 3rd W. I. Reg. 47th Ft. (L.G., 1587 ; 1815, 1539). 1816, Mar. 25, h.p. (A.L., 1815-32). 1817, Nov., applied to W.O. " for permission to live in East Indies for an unlimited period," petitioned H.E.I.C. for a Bengal cadetship, nominated by Hon. 1 6 HOUSE OF GORDON. Hugh Lindsay. 1818^ Ens., zoth N.I. 1819, Sep. 28, Lt, I2th N.I. 1820, Jun. 12, granted twelve months leave to study in the Coll., Fort William. 1821, Jun 28, twelve months leave to remain at the Coll. 1822, D.A.Q.M.G., until Nov. 4 ; Dec. 9, Adj., ist Batn. 1823, Jan. 14, exchanged to Inter, and Qr. Mr., " having obtained Medals of Merit for Native languages". 1824, Feb. 3 Jul. 16, S.A.C.G. ; Jul. 16, Examiner, Coll., Fort William. 1827, Apr. 7, went to England on s.c., in charge of invalids. 1831, Jan. 12, and Jul. 20 requested to make immediate application for extension of leave of absence; Aug. 31, requested permission to resign; Sep. 7, accepted; Nov. 18, h p., 47th Ft., cancelled, received commuted allowance, "300 (Applications to Live Abroad, Officers Services, h.p., 1827-30, P.R.O., L.G. 1831, 2303; E.I.R., 1818-30; 1.0. Rec.). 1844, Jun. applied for an appt. as Barrack-Master, on recom- mendation of Lord Aberdeen ; name added to list of candidates. 1846, Prof., Oriental Languages, Cheltenham Coll. ; compiled Hindustani Grammar. Son of William, 1416, cadet of the Hallhead family ; b. 1796, Aug. 22, bap. at Ardersier, Inverness; educated at Sandhurst; m. 1829, Sep. 12, at Paris, his cousin Harriet Elizabeth, only child of Robert Gordon, once Govr. of Ber- bice, d. 1814; and had Adam Lindsay, the poet, a trooper in the S. Austral. Mtd. Pol., 1853; b. 1833; d. 1870, Jun. 24 (by his own hand) at Brighton, nr. Melbourne; and Inez, b. 1837. Gordon d. 1857, Jun. 16, at Cheltenham (G .M., vol. 99, pt. 2, p. 364; Cheltenham Col. Reg., i). Gordon (letter to Col. Lord Fitzroy Somerset, Sec. to the C. in C., dated Worcester, 1831, Aug. 29) states : " my father, grandfather, brothers, six uncles, and all their sons, twenty of us, have all been brought up for the Army, and half of these have been killed or died on foreign service "' (only seven identified). Ill- Adam Graham McNicol. 1905, Mar. i, Serg. Maj., loth Hrs. (previously served 13 years, 306 dys. in the ranks) (A.L., 1905-10); b. 1872, May 29; >. Margaret Simpson Eraser and has Agnes Catherine, b. 1905, Mar. 22, bap., Jun. 22, at Mhow, d. Jul. 30, and John Ritchie, b. 1906, Sep. 18, bap., Nov. i, at Rawal Pindi (7.O. Rec.). 112. Adam Stewart. 1825, Mar. 10, Vol., ist Class R.N., "Doris". 1827, Nov. 10, Mid. "Menai". 1829, Oct. 17, "Prince Regent"; Nov. 14, "Hyacinth". 1831, Feb. u, "Mersey"; Sep. 14, passed as Lt. 1832, May 2, " Vernon"; Oct. 9, discharged (invalided, Plymouth Hosp.). 1833, May 20, "Caledonia ". 1834, Feb. 14, prom, for rank. 1837, Apr. 5, serving as Mate at his own request; Jun. 22, extra Mate, "Donegal"; Aug. 16, " Saracen " cruising off coast of Africa where he contracted consumption. 1838, Jan. 3, invalided; Apr. 3," Meteor," a small steamship stationed at Falmouth to bring in despatches from Govt. packets detained by wind in the Channel; Jul. 6, invalided (Adm. Indexes, Midshipmen, etc., P.R.O.). GORDONS UNDER ARMS. \-j Fourth son of Adam, IX. of Cairnfield ; b. 1811, Jul. 18; d. 1838, Sep. 25, at Plymouth (Bulloch's Gordons of Cairnfield & Rosieburn, 57). Brother of James Gordon Duff, 798, Patrick, H42, and William, 1460- 113- Alan Douglas. 1909, Sep. 18, 2nd Lt, R. Berks. Reg. (A.L., 1910). Son of Stewart Douglas, 1304 ; b. 1889, Nov. i. 114- Alastair. 1901, Sep. 15, N. Cadet; Oct. 30, Mid. 1904, Dec. 30, S. Lt. 1907, Apr. i, Lt. (N.L., 1902-10). Son of Duncan Forbes, 418; b. 1884, Nov. 27 (House of Gordon, n. (489-90)). 115- Sir Alexander (really Seton), ist Earl of Huntly. 1445-6, Jan. 23, present at the conflict at the gates of Arbroath when the Ogilvies were defeated. 1452, May 18, as Lt. General of the North, defeated the Earl of Crawford at Brechin. 1470, Jul. 15, d. at Huntly. Son of Elizabeth Gordon who married Alexander Seton; grandson of Sir Adam, 81; had George, 2nd Earl, 469. Brother of Henry, 625, and William, 1369. 116- Alexander, 3rd Earl of Huntly. 1494, seems to have accom- panied King James to the Isles and to have been intrusted with the destruc- tion of certain houses belonging to John Maclan of Islay. 1503, Mar n, commanded by Parliament to lead an army against the Isles, an expedition which he repeated in 1505. 1513 Sep. 9, commanded the left wing of the army at Flodden, from which he escaped. Son of George, 2nd Earl, 469 ; had George, 3rd Earl, 470; d., 1523, Jan. 16, at Perth. 117- Sir Alexander. 1513, Sep. 9, k. at Flodden, where the Earlsfon MS. gives him command of the right wing. Laird of Lochinvar. 118- Alexander. 1562, Capt. of Inverness Castle, "whom the Earle of Huntley placed ther and commanded him to mak the castell patent to the quein [Mary] whensoever her majestie desyred the same " : which he did. " Yit, nevertheles the Earle of Murray caused him to be executed ther at Innernesse. One of the family of Bothron " (Earls of Sutherland, 141). 119- Alexander. 1580-1, Mar. 6, Capt. of Ft.; Thomas Randolph writes from Edinburgh to Lord Hunsdon, Govr. of Berwick, "eight hundred footmen are . . . to be levied by five Captains, -namely Sandy Gordon, Bruce, Presold, Spens, and ..." (Cal. State Papers, Scotland, v. 650, P.R.O.). 120. Alexander. 1639, May, Capt. of a troop of horse under the laird of Philorth yr. (S.N. S> Q., 1902, Jun.) 1667, captured Patrick Roy Macgregor, cateran, and Patrick Drummond, who were executed at Edinburgh, and killed another member of the gang at Keith, "where they fought valiantly upon Paul's day, or rather the evening" (Balbithan MS., Privy Coun. Reg., 3rd ser., ii. 489; Legends of Strathisla, 109). Laird of Glengerack, Keith; son of William of Auchenhuif and Laird of Cluny's dau. ; m. Katherine Brodie. Brother of William, in the French'army. C 1 8 HOUSE OF GORDON. 120a. Alexander. 1640, Jun. 27, member of Covenanters' War Com- mittee ; Sep., Capt. 1649, nominated for military command against Com- monwealth (D.N.B.). Eldest son of John, I. of Earlston, succeeding ; m. Elizabeth, dau. of John Gordon of Murefad; d. 1654. Father of William, 1371. 120b. Alexander. 1640, Dec., Capt., Covenanting army (Minute Book of the War Committee of the Covenanters, 130). Laird of Garlarg. Father of Alexander, of Knockbrex, Kirkcud. 120c. Alexander. 1640, Dec., Capt., Covenanting army (Minute Book, 130). Laird of Knockgray. 121. Alexander. Capt. ; 2nd son of William of Knockespock (alive in 1642) and his wife Helen Gordon (Balbithan MS.). 122- Alexander. 1642, Oct. 23, k. at Edgehill. Eldest son of Sir Alexander of Navidale, grandson of the i2th Earl of Sutherland (and Both- well's divorced wife Lady Jean Gordon), and brother of John, 832; b. 1614, Dec. 17 (Earls of Sutherland, 262, 511 ; House of Gordon, n. (132)). 123- Alexander, 5th Viscount of Kenmure. 1666, took the field to help in suppressing the Pentland rising, but was ordered to return to his own dis- trict. 1676, May 29, Capt., Wigtonsh. (Mil.) Troop of Horse; Dec. 24, Capt., (Mil.) Troop of Horse formerly commanded by Lord Maxwell (S.P. Scotland Warrant Bks., in. 495, iv. 156, P.R.O.). 1689 Jan. 25, Col., Ken- mure's Ft. (ibid., xiv. 430): Jul. 27, commanded "at Killiecrankie," where many of his officers, and most of his men were cut to pieces " (Earlston MS.). Son of William of Penninghame, and father of William, 6th Viscount. 124- Alexander. 1672, Feb. 28, H.M. Lifeguards; registration of his bond for 107 merks Scots to Elspet Barclay, wife of James Miller; "of Tilli- hill " (Reg. of Deeds, vol. 32). Regiment raised in 1661 ; disbanded in 1676. 124a. Sir Alexander, 2nd bart, of Earlston. 1679, Jun. 22, fought at Bothwell Bridge, as a Covenanter, and escaped to Holland. Eldest son of William, 1371 ; & 1650 ; estates forfeited 1683, but restored 1689; d. 1726, Nov. ii ; had 15 children, including Hope, 662. 125- Alexander. 1687, Jun. 27, or Jul. i, 2nd Lt., Lord Dumbarton's (ist) Ft. ; Lt., Nov., not after 1688 (Dalton's A.L., n. 105, 131). 126- Alexander. 1689, Jul. 27, Capt. Lt., Kenmure's Ft., served at Killiecrankie (Dalton's A.L., in. 94). 1690, May 29, "of Kirkland," had sasine of an annual rent of 2400, out of the lands of Arnnicneillie, Balmaclellan, then possessed by James Gordon, Ens., Kenmure's Ft. (Dumfries Sasines, vol. 6, fol. 69); Sept. 10, signed at Edinburgh, a bond, to Patrick Craufurd, merchant there, for 50 8s. od. 127- Alexander. 1690, Capt., Col. Charles Herbert's (zsrd) Ft., serving GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 19 in Ireland. 1681, Jun. 7, drew up his will on the eve of battle, near Mullingar, leaving his property to his fellow officers "John Haynes, my Lieutenant, and Hance Stevenson, my Ensigne " ; Aug. 2, will proved in the Prerogative Court (Dublin R.O. ; O'Hart's Irish Landed Gentry, 1887, p. 505). Described " nuper de Ardendragh ". 128. Alexander. 1691, Apr. i, Lt., Earl of Angus's (26th) Ft. (H.O. Mil. Entry Bks., p. 77, P.R.O., Dalton's A.L., in. 210). 1692, Feb. 2, at Ayr on H.M.'s orders for recruits for Flanders : With allowance and concurrence of the Magistrates there, he caused beatt drums throu the town for inveiting men to their Majesties's service in the Regiment ; one William Logan, who had been formerly engadged in Capt. Campbell's Company, and had run away, came . . . and offered voluntarily to take on(e) as a souldier with Lt. Gordon, and received money from him for engadgeing him ; notwithstanding, Patrick Ramsay, late collector at Ayr, after- wards be his servants and his complices to the number of ten or thereby, came and carried Logan away from Lt. Gordon's quarters most violently . . . and keeped by him closs from Lt. Gordon in a taverne in Ayr, called the Ladie Capringtouns . . . Ramsay's servant did most grievously beatt and abuse Lt. Gordon's servant . . . whereupon Lt. Gordon went to the Proveist of Ayr, and informed him thereof, and got three toun officers from the proveist for makeing search ... in the tavern, and in King William's name demanded back the man . . . whereupon Patrick Ramsay and others, and their servants and complices . . . did in a most furious way and manner, come out at a door of the house that was unknoune to Lt. Gordone and surpryze and disarm him ; and while the Lt. retired, they pursued him and beatt him with pistolls and suords and had thrust him through with their suords, if he had not got some defence from Serjeant M'Gavine, and thereafter they carried Lt. Gordon up prisoner to the tavern and detained him there for some space until the provost came. . . . [Gordon and other officers] not having now time allowed fur any tedious prosecutions . . . by reason of their going to Flanders for His Majesty's service . . . craved the Lords of Privy Council ... to grant such warrants ... for redressing the injuries done to the petitioners while prosecuting their Majesties's orders for recruits . . . and for due punishment of these persons. . . The Lords desired their Majesties' solicitors to take instant steps against the parties complained of and issue warrant for their imprisonment (Privy Council Reg., Feb. 18, 1692; Ross's Regimental Colours, 46). Out of the reg. before 1694. 129- Alexander. 1692, Feb. 23, with his wife Jean Gordon got sasine of Upper Dallachie, Bellie ; is called "alias major" (Btwffshire Sasine). Elspet Gordon, spouse to Alexander Gordon of Upper Dallachie alias Major departed May 12, 1690 (Jervise's Epitaphs, i. 13). 1724, "Maj. Gordon of Dallachie, married to Patrick Grant of Ballindalloch's daughter, died and left two daughters ; buried in the Kirk of Bellie but carried from Maverston in Urquhart, where he last dwelled in much respect of the country and admired by his neighbourhood, as well as adored " (Mitchell MS.). Descended from Robert Gordon of Gollachie (ibid.). 130- Alexander. 1694, Feb. 18, Capt., bur. in Greyfriars, Edinburgh (Greyfriars Keg., Scot. Rec. Soc.). 20 HOUSE OF GORDON. 131. Alexander. 1696, May 28 (or 1699), Ens., ist Ft. 1703, Mar. 3, Lt. (com. renewed 1702). 1704, served at Blenheim, awarded 14 Bounty (Dalton's Blenheim Roll ; MS.A.L., 1702, 140; 1709, 19, P.R.O.) 1705, Capt. 1710, May 9, Maj. ; Jun., served at the siege of Douay, dangerously wounded. 1713, h.p., Col. Leigh's Ft. 1720, Jan. 4, Maj. &. Capt., Col. Charles Otway's (35th) Ft. 1722, Feb. 28, Lt. Col. &. Capt., 4ist Ft. 1723, Feb. i, granted " six months leave of absence to go to Montpellier for the recovery of his health". 1729, May, 29, "four months leave to go to France". 1731, represented to the Treasury "that the Invalids of Jersey had not been paid since Feb. 24, for want of copper money, and desiring that the agent of the Company may be directed to answer such bills as shall be drawn by the proper officers there from time to time, till copper money shall be sent over " ; Apr. 31, the Treasury decided "that neither the Invalids nor the people of Jersey were to be distressed for want of the regular subsistence, and order that copper money be sent, or bills taken ..." (Cal. of Treasury Bks., 1731-41). 1741, Jul. 2, succ. Lt. Gen. Fielding as Col., 4ist Invalids (Caledonian Mercury, Jul. 2 ; Succession of Colonels, 1744-50). Gordon d. 1751 (Dalton's A.L.; MS. A.L, 1742-3, p. 106; 1745, p. 128; 1752, pp. 333-4, P.R.O.). 132. Alexander. 1697, Ens., Brig. Walter Collier's Ft.; Mar. 19, burgess of Aberdeen (N.S.C. Misc., n. (474)). One of seven regiments re- tained at the reduction in 1698, one of six regiments serving in Holland in 1703 (Andrew Ross's Old Scottish Regimental Colours, 22, 41, 117). 133- Alexander. 1699, Mar. 6, Capt. of Laichie ; his wife, Gethrad Abraham, and sons, George and Patrick, had sasine on the lands of Laichie and others (Banffshire Sasines). Possibly 2nd son of Patrick, 1129 (Bui- loch's Gordons and Smitlis at Mininore, 9). 134- Alexander. 1706, Lt., ist Ft.; Feb. u, Lt. Col. J. Cranstoun, writing from Bosch to Robert Cunningham, refers to Gordon's having con- veyed to him an earlier letter, and some holland " I addressed him to William Elliott, the laceman, to find you out. It is now long since he went from this, and I hope the linen has gone safe to your hands " (Portland Papers, Hist. MSS. Com., iv. 284-5). Possibly Ens. Alexander, ist Ft. 1701, Ma; 31, in "List of Corns, granted to Off. of the Companys added to the regiment by Act of Parliament" (Dalton's A.L., iv. 125, 251). 1712, Feb. 19, Capt. (ibid. vi. 64). 1713, h.p. (Dalton's ListofOffs.on h.p. in 1714, p. 29). Laird of Muraik ; m. Jane Campbell, and had James George, served his heir 1733, and Alexander Henry. 1727, May, n, will proved in the GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 21 Prerogative Court, Dublin. 1733, Aug. 24, proved at Edinburgh, described "late of Dublin". 1729, Nov. 17, Mrs. Gordon's will, signed Aug. n, proved at Dublin. Brother of Charles, 295 ; possibly brother of Henry, 627- 135- Alexander. 1710, Aug. 10, Capt., bur. in Gordon's Aisle, Old Machar Cathedral, Old Aberdeen (Old Machar Reg.). 136- Alexander. 1711, Jun. 24, 1712, Dec. 22, Surg. Mate, Garrison at Gibraltar, s/- a day (Declared Accts., Pipe Office, No. 398, P.R.O.) 137- Alexander. 1714, Ens., Lt. Gen. Hamilton's Ft. h.p., at is. rod. a day, com. lost at Marchienns, Flanders, "44 years of age " (List of Reduced Offs. of H.M. Land Forces and Marines pub. for House of Commons, 1739-40; List, 1749); d. 1750, Aug., belonged to Montrose. 1751, Jan. 18, will confirmed at Brechin, there designated " of [Colonel George] Hamilton's Scots Reg. in the Dutch Service [raised 1694] afterwards put upon the British Establishment on Half Pay " (Brechin Test.) 138- Alexander. 1715, Mar. 27, 2nd Lt., " Speedwell" galley (Stuart Papers, Hist. MSS. Com., I. 356). 139- Alexander. 1715, Aug. i, Ens., Capt. Nicholson's Independent Coy. of Ft., Placentia garrison, Newfoundland. 1716, Jun. 2, Capt. Aldridge's Independent Coy., at Annapolis Royal, N.S. (W.O., A. Coins., P.R.O.). 140- Alexander. 1716, Jun. 9, " Sole Dep. Commiss. of the Musters of all Forces, both Horse and Foot, now or hereafter to be raised in Scotland " (W.O., A. Corns., P.R.O.). 1716, Jun. 13, killed James son of 7th Lord Cathcart in a duel at Kensington. Yr. son of Sir Adam of Dalpholly, 88 ; "o'f Ardoch" ; m. Ann, dau. of Sir Robert Munro of Foulis and had Adam, 93 (Bulloch's Gordons of Invergordon, 66). 141- Alexander. 1717, Aug. 25, Ens., Col. Richard Phillipp's (4oth) Ft. (W.O., A. Corns., P.R.O.). 142- Alexander. 1720, Vol., R.N., " Monmouth " ; later Mid., " Essex," "Yarmouth," "Elizabeth," and " Weazle " sloop. 1725, Apr. 5, Lt. (Adm. N. Board, Lts. Passing Certif., P.R.O.). 1730, Sep. 20, h.p., previously 2nd Lt., "Angelsea". 1733, Nov. 13, "Antelope". 1736, May 6, "Argyll"; Sep. 26, h.p. 1739, Aug. 14, "Severn". 1740, Feb. 2, " Royal George "; Feb. 9, "Grampus". 1741, Feb. 5, Capt., Comdr., "Grampus" (Adm., Sea Offs. Corns., 1730-1818; Treasurer's Pay Bks., Half Pay Lists, P.R.O.). 1742, Jun. 25, attacked off Plymouth by a privateer, "El Santo Christo de Portal nostra seniora de la Soledad de Portugalute " ; after a three hours' engagement Gordon was killed by a cartridge box taking fire at his side (G.M., vol. xn. 329, 498). His mother Emelia received 146 bounty (Bounty Papers, N. Board, P.R.O.). 22 HOUSE OF GORDON. 143. Alexander. 1724, Capt, mentioned in will of Henry, 627, as joint executor with wife (Dublin R.O.). Possibly Alexander, 134- 144- Alexander. 1725, May 12, Capt., mentioned in will of Rev. James Gordon, of Mountgordon, Co. Mayo, proved May 25 in the diocese of Tuam (Dublin R. O.) ; possibly same as 143- 145- Alexander. 1726, served as Ord., Ab., and Mid., R.N., " Berwick " ; later, Ab., and Mid., " Winchelsea," " Torrington," " Ludlow Castle," and "Captain". 1732, Dec. 28, Lt. (Adm. N. Board, Lts. Passing Certif., P.R.O.). 1733, Feb. 23, 3rd Lt., "Yarmouth ". 1735, Jan. 13, h.p., previously Lt., " Stirling Castle". 1737, Jan. 5, "Terrible" sloop. 1738, Jul. 14, 2nd Lt., " Lyon '' ; Dec. 5, h.p. 1739, Jun. 8, "Terrible". 1740, Feb. 21, Lt., "Hound" sloop. 1741, Mar. 22, h.p.; Nov. 17, Capt., Comdr., "Otter" sloop (Adm., Sea Offs. Coins., 1730-1818 ; Treasurer's Pay Bks., Half Pay Lists, P.R.O.). 1742, Jan. 7, shipwrecked and lost on the Suffolk Coast, only fifteen of the crew, and the mate being saved (G.M., in. 523, iv. 47 ; Scots Mag., long memorial ode, iv. 277-9). Son of Sir William of Invergordon (but omitted from Bulloch's Gordons of Invergordon) ; grandson of Sir Adam, 88- 146. Alexander. 1726, Nov. i, Surg. Mate, Col. Fielding's (4ist) Invalids, granted six months leave to go abroad upon extraordinary business (Leave of Absence, P.R.O.). 147- Alexander. 1734, Ab., R.N., " Burford," "Guernsey," and " Lark ' ; later Mid., "Lark"; Ab., " Dursley " galley; Mid., "Greyhound"' and " Deptlord ". 1740, Apr. 17, Lt. (Adm. N. Board, Lts. Passing Certif., P.R.O.). 1741, Feb. 25, Lt., "Mortar " bomb. 1744, Jun. 9, h.p.; Jul. 14, "Princess Amelia". 1745, Feb. 16, h.p.; May 18, "Shrewsbury". 1746, Jan. i, h.p. 1747, Jun. 30, " Superb". 1748, Jul. 29, h.p. 1783, Nov. 24. d., probably in Greenwich Hosp., to which his h.p. was always paid (Adm., Sea Offs. Coins., 1730-1818; Treasurer's Pay Bks., Half Lists, P.R.O.). 148- Alexander. 1738, May 18, Surg. Mate, R.N., "Elizabeth". 1739, Jun. 20, " Bredah ". 1741, Dec. 30, " Marlborough ". 1742, Dec. 20, Surg., "Duke" fireship. 1743, Jan. 3, "Lightning" bomb. 1744, Jun. 27, "Mary" galley. 1746, May i, "Portland" prize (Adm., Ojfts, appt. by N. Board, P.R.O.). 149- Alexander. 1739, Ens., 25th Ft. (Capt. R. T. Higgins's King's Own Scottish Borderers, 35). 150- Alexander. 1741, Feb. 5, 2nd Lt., Cornwallis's Marines (MS. A.L., 1742-3, 148; 1745, 148, 200; A. Corns., P.R.O.). 1743. Mar. 18, d. s.p., at Sheerness (London Daily Post, Apr. 12). GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 23 Only son of Alexander of Pitlurg. 1743, Nov. 2, will proved at Edin- burgh (Edinburgh Test.). 151. Alexander. 1741, Oct. 24, zYid Lt., Col. Cochrane's, afterwards Lt. Gen. Churchill's, Marines (Caleb Whitefoord's Whitefoord Papers, 25 ; A. Corns.; MS. A.L., 1742-3, 142, P.R.O.). 1747-8, h.p. at is. tod. a day (List of Reduced Offs. of H.M.'s Land Forces and Marines, 1749; A.L., 1757-81); presumably d. 1781-2. 152- Alexander. 1744, Feb. 20, Mate, R.N., " Somerset". 1745, Dec. n, " Marlborough " (Adm., Offs. appt. by N. Board, P.R.O.). 153- Alexander. 1744, Jun. 13, Ens., Lt. Gen. Barrell's (4th) Ft. 1746, Sep. Oct., absent on leave by permission of Lord Albemarle (Terry's Albemarle Papers, i. 205, 276). 1747, Feb. 24, Lt. 1748, Oct. 27, burgess of Inverness (S.N. & Q., 1905, Jul., p. 12). 1750, ret. h.p. (MS. A.L., 1736, 42; 1742-51, 42, P.R.O.). 154- Alexander. 1745, May n, Asst. Surg., Scots Greys, served at Fontenoy. Surg., R.N. [?] (G.M., vol. 69, pt. i, p. 260-1). 1760-1, settled and practised as Surg. Apoth. and Druggist at Norfolk, Virginia ; m. a Virginian. 1775, was among the first Loyalists who joined Gov. Lord Dunraven in arms, when obliged to retire from Williamsburgh to Norfolk, raised three Coys, and appt. Col., Loyal Mil.; fought at Great Bridge; assisted in defending that town until it was abandoned ; taken prisoner while employed in destroying some cannon ; thrown into gaol ; tried by the Council of Safety as an enemy to Virginia, and being found guilty, was at first imprisoned, afterwards released on parole, and finally exchanged as a Prisoner of War. 1777, Apr., joined Gen. Howe at New York; accompanied his army to the Head of Elk, served at Brandywine and elsewhere. 1779, came to England ; granted an allowance of 150 a year by Govt. for his services, until 1781, when ordered to return to America with Lord Dunmore. Refused permission to join his family in Virginia until some time after the peace, and then only for one year. 1784, Jul., returned to England, leaving his wife and five children in Virginia, where his property (three houses) in Bute Street, Norfolk, valued with contents at 2700, had been destroyed (burned) by the Americans, his land not being confiscated. Gordon was granted, Sep. 30, a pension of 40 from Jul. 1784 and received a further allowance of 97 IDS. as Col. of Norfolk Mil (American Loyalist Claims, Treasury Rec., P.R.O.). " His family remained in America, but so great was Gordon's loyalty that he declared he would never live in a country of which King George was not Sovereign. He died at Kensington, 1799, Mar. n, aged 79, buried in Kensington Church in a spot chosen by himself; of a 24 HOUSE OF GORDON. respectable family in Aberdeenshire, and studied in Edinburgh " (G.M., vol. 69, pt. i, p. 260-1). His elder son Adam, aged 13, granted by the Treasury, 1779, an allowance of 50 a year for two years for finishing his education in Scotland, and a son George, presumably pre-deceased Gordon ; his widow Elizabeth and three daus., Isabella Carr, Sarah Carr, and Elizabeth, survived him (Will, Somerset House). 155- Alexander. 1745, Aug. 31, Capt., Aberdeen Art. Vols., specially raised to defend the town against the Jacobites ; a shipmaster (Sinclair's Aberdeen Vols., 17). 156- Alexander. 1746, Mar. 1 1, Surg. Mate, R.N., " Defiance " (Adm., Offs. appt. by N. Board, P.R.O.). 157- Alexander. 1747, Feb. 6, Surg. Mate, R.N., " Queenborough ". 1748, Sep. 28, " Guarland " (Adm., Surgeon's Certif., Offs. appt. by N. Board, P.R.O.). 158- Alexander. 1751, Apr. 25, Ens., 33rd Ft. 1755, Oct. 13, Lt. 1756, Dec. 8, Qr. Mar. 1761, Mar. 17, Capt. Lt. 1762, Apr. 30, Capt. 1763, May 19, Capt., 8sth Ft. 1763-4, h.p. (A.L., 1754-93; A. Corns., P.R.O.). !793'4i & at Belleville, intestate, estate proved by his niece, Susan, dau. of William Maxwell oi Ardwell, as nearest of kin, before the commissary of Wigtown, Apr. 2, decreet dative; arrears of h.p., 44 75. 3d. due 1793, Christ- mas (Wigtown Test.). 1837, Sep., William Ross served heir to Capt. Alex- ander, his great-grand-uncle, at Belleville, Stranraer (S.H.). 159. Alexander. 1753, Aug. 28, Lt., 25th Ft. 1757, Mar. 22, Capt. Lt., s6th (A.L., 1754-8; A. Coins., P.R.O.). 160- Sir Alexander. 1756, Surg., R.N. ; Jul., h.p. 1757, May 6, struck off the list (Adm., Half Pay Lists, P.R.O.). 161. Alexander. 1756, Feb. 16, 2nd Lt., ist Ft., 2nd Batn. (MS.A.L., 1752, 116, P.R.O.). 162- Alexander. 1755, Apr. 30, or 1756, Aug. 29, Ens., i9th Ft. (previously served in the Scots Brigade in Holland as Lt.). 1756, Aug. 28, or 1757, Sep. 28, Lt. (W.O. Notifications, P.R.O. ; A.L., 1756-82). 1759, stationed at Wonley Camp, Brentwood, Essex (Sir John Gordon of Inver- gordon's MS. Pocket Book). 1793, h.p. (A.L.). Grandson of Sir Adam of Dalpholly, 88; ', 1763, Jun. 24, Mary dau. of Caleb Incledon, Falmouth, and d. 1781, Nov., aged 60; had George, 4th bart. of Invergordon, 1817, who d. unm. at St. Keverne, near Helston, Cornwall, 1840; Adam, placed on Compassionate list at 5, removed Nov. 1809, as "upwards of 30 years of age," or "34 in 1808," succeeded as $th bart., d. unm. at St. Keverne, 1850; Anne, got pension of 5 in 1793, which was increased in 1809 to 10, alive A GORDON HIGHLANDER, 1794 Painted by Georges Scott GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 25 and m., at St. Keverne, 1808, Dec. 3; Elizabeth, with pension like her sister, alive, but unm., at St. Keverne, 1828 (W.O., Letters, Compass. Fund, Reg. Compass. Allowances, 1785, P.R.O. ; Bulloch's Gordons of Invergordon, pp. 12, 59). Brother of Ann, 252- 163- Alexander. 1759, Feb. 28, Capt., Strode's (62nd) Ft. 1764, Mar. 30, leave of absence on private affairs (A.L., 1760-4). 164- Alexander, 4th Duke of Gordon. 1759, raised 8gth Ft. ; Oct. 13, Capt. 1762, Apr. 3, Capt., 85th Ft. 1775, raised a Coy. for 7ist Ft., Fraser's Highlrs. 1778, raised N. Fencibles, Apr. 14, Col. 1790, raised a Coy. for the Black Watch, 42nd Ft. 1793, raised N. Fencibles, Col. 1794, raised looth, afterwards gznd Ft., " Gordon Highlrs.". Son of 3rd Duke, b., 1743 ; m., Jane Maxwell, and had George, 5th and last Duke, 519, and Lord Alexander, 194 ; d. 1827 (Bulloch's Duke of Gordon's First Regiment ; Duchess of Gordon as a Recruiter ; Duke of Gordon's Second Regiment ; Duke of Gordon's Third Regiment -four privately printed pamphlets). 165- Alexander. 1759, Oct. 16, Ens., 8gth Ft. (Gordon Highlrs.) (A.L. 1761-3). 1762, designated " in Tilliethrowie" in will of Hugh Gordon. Only son of George of Cults, whose bill dated Aug. 16, 1759, he held for 285 8s. 8d. Scots (Aberdeen Test.). 166- Alexander. 1756, Feb. 16, Ens., ist Ft. ; Nov. 22, Lt. 1760, Jan. 19, Capt., 92nd Ft. 1764, h.p. 1773, name erased, MS. alteration (A.L., 1756-73; W.O., A.L., P.R.O. , 1760, MS. note; G.M., vol. 30, p. 154; S.M., vol. 22, p. 106). 1771, Sep. i, Capt., 24th Ft. (Army Rank 1760, Jan. 19). 1775, name erased, MS. alteration (A.L., 1772-5). 167-168- Alexander. 1766, Jun. 8, Ens., 49th Ft. (A.L. 1768); im- plicated in a street brawl in Cork, where a butcher was killed. 1769, Nov. 25, hanged at Brest as a spy. Laird of Wardhouse and brother of Charles, 307. (" Proces d'Alexandre Gordon, espion Anglais," Bulletin de la Societe Academique de Brest, i. 295-360; Abd. Free Press, Aug. 26, 1898; S.N. & Q., 1899, Feb., and Banff- shire Herald, Keith, 1909, April 7 June 12, all by J. M. Bulloch). 169. Alexander. 1772, Aug., Capt., port, of Hassington ; his brother George, of Gordonbank, Scots Brigade in Holland, served his heir. 170- Alexander. 1774, Jun. 8 or 29, Ens., igth Ft. (L.G.). 1775, name erased, MS. alteration (A.L., 1775). Son of Alexander, Laird of Carleton, Dutch service; d. 1775, Jul. 17, at Waterford (Earlston MS.). 1789, May 5, his brother John was served his heir. 171- Alexander. 1775, Lt., H.E.I.C.S. (Madras); J. intest. ; his friend D 26 HOUSE OF GORDON. Lt. Harcourt Woodhouse appt. administrator to his estate by the Mayor's Court, Madras (1.0. Rec.). 172. Alexander. 1776 "entered the army as Medical Officer [Hosp. Mate] and served through the American War in the Guards" (W.O., Applns. Compass. List, 1817, 1821, P.R.O) ; May 13, " a detachment from three Regi- ments of Foot Guards to embark from Portsmouth for North America under command of Col. Mathew of the Coldstreams with one Surgeon and three mates " (W.O., Out Letters Sec. at War, America, P.R.O.). 1784, Feb. i, in charge of a temporary Hosp. for the reception of sick and wounded soldiers at Plymouth, at 5/- a day ; Aug. 24, Hosp. discontinued, previously instructed by Surg. Gen. Adair, "to repair to London whenever you please and deliver up the stores to Mr. Moore's care ; you may draw for the amount of your disbursements upon Mr. Charlton (Agent to the Hospital) taking care to send me the receipt tax and the receipt for rent" (W.O., Out Letters, Med. Dept., P.R.O.). 1784, Aug. 25, Hosp. Mate, Cape Breton (but not despatched until 1785); Mar. 12, Mr. Adair wrote him "at Mrs. Gordon's, Logic, Edinburgh, with orders to repair to his station" (ibid.). 1787, Jul., doing duty at Charlottetown, P.E.I. ; Dec., attached to 4znd Reg. there. 1790, Jan., applied (unsuccessfully) for Surgeoncy. 1792, Jun., serving as Hosp. Mate, Island of St. John's. 1795, Oct. i, Surg. Mate, Island of St. John's Vols. 1797-98, Aug. i, Asst. Surg. (In Letters, Sec. at War, America, P.R.O.). 1797, Aug. i, informed in answer to his memorial asking for an increase of pay, "that there do not appear to be any proper grounds for it " (Out Letters, Med. Dept.}. 1800, Mar. 7, appt. Apothy. at Halifax, "to assist Mr. Boggs in the distribution and compounding of medicines, and to superintend the Hospitals, during the absences of Dr. Noath " (Out Letters, Sec. at War, America'), but his name appears as Act. Garr. Surg., Charlottetown, until Aug. 24. 1801, Dec. 14-18, tried by Court Martial, at Halifax; suspended from rank and pay for six months (MS. List of Mates). 1802, May 5, the Sec. at War wrote to Lt. Gen. Bowyer, commdg. at Halifax " you will take the necessary steps for causing the pay of Mr. Gordon's present commission to be stopped, until he shall have accounted to Mr. Window (Agent for Regtl. Hospitals) for the sum of 108 35., which Gordon drew upon him for on account of his pay as Hosp. Mate at Prince Edward Island, for a period subsequent to the date of his present appointment " ; Sep. 25, Bowyer written to " An extract of your letter relative to Mr. Gordon has been communicated to Mr. Window" (Out Letters, Sec. at War, America). 1802, Sep. 25. h.p. 1803, May, Corresp. Compass. List, Reg. Compass. Allowances, P.R.O.). Mrs. Gordon m. 2ndly, in 1806, at Halifax, the very distinguished surgeon Dr. George James Guthrie (M.D., King's Coll., Abd., 1824); d. 1846, Sep. 18, in London; the elder dau. m. 1836, Sep. 21, the Rev. Richard Dawes, Dean of Hereford (1793-1867), d. 1892, Jan. 15; Margaret, famous as " Carlyle's First Love," m. 1824, Jan. 14, at St. George's Hanover Sq., London, Sir Alexander Bannerman, of Aberdeen (1788-1824), d. 1878, Dec. 24, at Greenwich (Ray C. Archibald's Carlyle's First Love ; House of Gordon, i. (144); J. M. Bulloch in Huntly Express, 1909, Dec. 3, 17, 31 ; 1910, Jan. 7, 28). 173- Alexander. 1776, Oct. 4, Ens., 49th Ft., com. given by Gen. Howe, Boston (Worthington C. Ford's British Offs. serving in American Revolution, 1774-83), or 1777, Jan. 28 (L.G.) ; d. 1778, Apr. or May (W.O., In Letters, Sec. at War, America, & Misc., P.R.O.). His letter suggests he belonged to the North of Scotland. 174. Alexander. 1776, Nov. 7, Mid., R.N., " Fell Snow". 1778, Sept. 29, Ab., " Canceaux ". 1779, Sep. 19, Mid. 1781, Feb. 22, Ab., "Viper". 1782, Jan. 12, Mid., "Diligente"; Jan. 17, passed as Lt., aged 25 (Adm., N. Board Lts. Passing Certif., P.R.O.); Mar. 2, Lt., "Emerald". 1783, Sep. 26, h.p. 1787, Jan. 27, "Calypso". 1790, Aug. 24, h.p. ; Aug. 31, "Inconstant". 1791, Jan. 27, h.p. 1793, Feb. 13, "Cleopatra "; Jun. 12, "Montagu". 1794, Apr. 9, discharged; Apr. 10, h.p.; Apr. 15, leave of absence (Adm., Half Pay Lists, P.R.O.). 175- Alexander. 1778, Mar. 10, Ens., 2nd Ft.; Nov. 6., Lt. 1780, Jul. 25 1784, Feb. 2, Adj. 1786, Sep. 21, six months absence on private affairs. 1787, Mar. 22, three months additional. 1793, Apr. 26, Capt. Lt. 1794, Jun. i, in command of a detachment of the reg. on board H.M.S. " Russell," during Lord Howe's victory. 1795, Jan. 10, Capt. ; Dec., wrecked on Selsey Bill in the " Prince " transport. 1796, Dec., in command of the 2nd division which marched from Penzance and St. Ives. 1798, served in Irish rebellion. 1799, Jul. 25, Maj. 1800, Mar. 4, ret. (Col. John Davis's 2nd Ft., in. 300-1 ; vi. 104; A.L., 1778-1800). Son of Alexander merchant, Boston, Mass., and Jean Mackay (d. 1789, Jun. 29, at Edinburgh), b. and bap., 1757, Aug. 27, at Boston. 1834, Jan. 19, drowned in the Bay of Inverness (G.M., N.S., vol. i, pt. p. 344). Brother of George, 505, and Hugh Mackay, 672- 28 HOUSE OF GORDON. 176. Alexander. 1780, Apr. 5, Surg., 92nd Ft. 1783, h.p. (A.L. 1781-92). Previously practised in Old Meldrum (Med Reg., 1780). Born "Wemyss"; laird of Edintore; d. 1790, Nov. 22, at Huntly (S.M., vol. 62, p. 619; Abd. your., Nov. 29; House of Gordon, 11. (401)). 177. Alexander. 1780, May 20, Surg. Mate, R.N., "Swallow". 1781, Aug. 21, "Warspite". 1782, Mar. 25, Surg., " Otter " sloop. 1785, Apr. 12, h.p. 1796, Jan. 5 Apr. 10, "Adamant"; Sep. i, " Overyssel ". 1799, Aug. ii, h.p. (Adm., Offs. Appt. by N. Board; Surgeons' Services, 1742-1815; Half Pay Lists, Mid. Pensions, P.R.O.) Son of Alexander in Milton of Drum ; b. 1752, in Strachan, Kin- cardine (Peterculter Par. Reg.); Student, Marischal Coll., Aberdeen, 1763- 7 ; M.D., 1788. 1798, wrote a classic essay on Puerperal Fever. 1784, Feb. 18, at Aberdeen, m. Elizabeth Harvey (d. 1843, Mar. 8, aged 83), and had two daus. Gordon d. 1799, Oct. 19, aged 47 (House of Gordon, i. (145-6), where he is erroneously stated to have been the son of Robert of Logic, of the Ardmeallie family. 178- Alexander. 1780, Oct. 25, 2nd Lt., R.M. ^790, Feb. 6, h.p. 1826, Nov., appeared at Taunton, in Court for relief of insolvent debtors, "late of Bedminster, Somerset, formerly of Bristol" (L.G., 18296); d. 1842 (A.L., 1781-1843; N.L., 1800-44). 179. Alexander. 1780, Nov. n, Lt., bur. at Bombay (1.0. Rec.). 180. Alexander. 1782, Cadet, H.E.I.C.S. (Madras). 1783, Jun. 24, Ens., N.I. 1788, Apr., serving on the Coromandel Coast. 1790, Aug. 21, Lt. 1793, Aug. 23, d. at Fort St. George (Bengal Cal., 1788, pp. 49, 55; List of H.M. &> H.E.I.C. United Offs.). Second son of William of Nethermuir (d. 1771) and Margaret, dau. of Hugh Forbes of Schivas ; made his will at Pheymey, 1793, Jul. 10, whereby, subject to legacies, he gave his estate to his mother (I.O. Rec. ; Abd. Jour.). 181- Alexander. 1790, Oct. 8, Surg. Mate, R.N., " Duke ". 1795, Feb. 12, " Amphion". 1796, Jun. 28, Surg., "Squirrel ". 1799, Aug. 2, " Volage ". 1800, Mar. 8, " Meleager " ; Jul., h.p. 1803, Jun. 18, " York " ; Dec. 31, d., ship lost. Gordon ;. 1802, Aug. 14, (aged about 30) at Glenarm, co. Antrim, Victoria Brown, of Skerry (Adm., Offs. appt. by N. Board, Surgeons' Services, Wid. Pensions, P.R.O.). 182- Alexander. 1791, Jun. 30, 2nd Lt., 23rd Ft. ; Nov. 30, Qr. Mr. 1793, Aug. 31, ist Lt. (L.G., 887 ; A.L., 1792-4). " Garden " in A.L. 183- Alexander. 1793, Sep., entered R.N. as Capt.'s Servant, " Shark ". 1794, Jan. 7, Ab. and Mid.. "Valiant"; Jun. i, served under Vice Adm. Thomas Pringle at defeat of French Fleet by Earl Howe. 1795, Jun. GORDOttS UKDER ARMS. 29 23, witnessed capture of three republican line-of-battle ships, near 1'Orient ; Sep., Mid., "Asia," flagship of R. Adm. Pringle, N. Sea. 1796, Apr. 2, Mid. and Master's Mate, "Tremendous," Cape of Good Hope; Aug. 18, Act. Lt., "Prince Frederick"; Dec. 29, Act. Lt, "Trident," E. Indies. 1798, Jul., Lt., "Arrogant," E. Indies. 1800, assisted at capture of Dutch Coy.'s armed ship " Hartog van Brunswyk," and the " Mongoosel" brig and " Ondermeming " Indiaman, both taken by the boats of the "Arrogant," May 17 and 25. 1804, Oct. 10, Lt., "Polyphemus," Cadiz station; Dec. 7, in- trusted with charge of the " Santa Gertruyda," Spanish galleon (taken off Cape St. Mary), which parted company during a violent gale, Dec. 16, lost her rudder, and was totally dismasted. A new rudder was constructed, jury masts rigged, and then the galleon was picked up by the " Harriett " and towed to Ply- mouth, Jan. 10. The Spanish captain spoke in the highest terms of the attention and politeness of Lt. Gordon and the nautical skill he displayed. 1805, Mar. 28, appointed to the " Glory," and soon after returned to the " Poly- phemus," from which (Oct. 4) he was invalided when off Cadiz. 1806, Jan. 22, Comdr., " Moselle " brig, Mediterranean, W. Indies. 1808, invalided home from Jamaica. 1809, Aug. 24, "Diligence"; Nov. 3, "Rattler" sloop, Lisbon, W. Indies, and N. America. 1812, in command of a small detachment in the Bay of Fundy, where the " Rattler " and her consorts made many prizes, principally American merchantmen. 1813, May, wrote, to the Senior Off., off Boston : H.M.S. under my command drove on shore and captured on igth inst. off Kenebank, the private armed ship' Alexander, returning to Salem from a cruise often weeks. The Alexander is a remarkably fine ship, four years old, and was considered the fastest sailing privateer out of the United States. She left Salem with a crew of 127 men, but had only about 70 remaning at the time of her capture, the greatest part of whom made their escape on her getting aground, and several were drowned in their attempt to swim from her. H. M. schooner Bream contributed much to our assistance in getting the ship off, and I am happy to say with hardly any injury. I had the honour to report to the Senr. Officer at Halifax my having chased on shore near Bayley's mistake, the American privateer schooner Gallynippee of 2 long six pounders and 35 men on the 2nd inst. and of her being attacked in that situation and destroyed by the boats of H.M. ship in churge of Mr. Jas. Cutlip, acting Master (signed) Alex. Gordon. 1813, Jun. 28, Act. Capt., "Chesapeake" frigate, Halifax; Sep., confirmed. 1814, Feb. 10, Post Capt. ; May, exchanged with Capt. Burdett of the "Maid- stone," Coast of America ; Aug. " Superb," bearing the broad pennant of Commodore Hotham off New London ; Nov., " Narcissus," American Station. 1815, Mar., came to England (John Marshall's R.N. Biog., vol. in. Supp. pp. 224-7). 1832, served on the "Atholl" frigate on the African Station; $6 HOUSE OF GORDON. under Capt. Hayes, C.B. ; Sep. 29, tried by Court Martial on board H.M.S. " Victory ". The charges were (i) for not waiting on the Commodore when he joined him at Prince's Island, stating he was unable to do so, though he did pay a visit to another ship, the Medina, at the same time, on the contrary proposing to pay such visit when he should be invalided ; (2) for negligently performing Capt. Hayes's orders ; (3) for writing to Capt. Hayes and stating that in executing his orders several valuable lives had been lost when on the contrary no life had been lost ; (4) for making a money bargain, when he invalided, with his successor ; (5) for writing on his return from the coast of Africa a letter of complaint against Commodore Hayes ; and reflecting on his conduct. This letter, although alluded to in the order for assembling the Court, in fact it was the original cause of the difference between these officers was yet omitted to be made a substantive change. With respect to charge (4) it was stated that the only bar- gain made was selling his furniture and stock to Capt. Webb, who succeeded him, and that at a fair price. The Court Martial terminated on Oct. 4: of the five charges the ist, and and 4th were not proved, the court had no authority, to try Gordon on the fifth, and the third was partly proved ; whereupon he was admonished to be more circumspect in his correspondence with his superior officers in future (Times, Oct. I, and 8). Son of John of Balmuir, and Margaret Stuart of Dunearn, Fifesh. ; b. 1780, May, at Edinburgh; m., 1821, Nov. 6, Mary Elizabeth (d. 1851), dau. of Ernest of Park; 1816, Dec. 2, served heir to Alison Spittal, widow of James Stuart, Lord Provost of Edinburgh. 1818, Nov. n, served heir to his brother John, 940. Gordon d. 1842-3 (N.L., i797-Mar. 1843). Brother of John, 949, and Peter, 1153: uncle of John, 986. 184- Alexander. 1794, Apr. 8, Ens., Capt. Bayley's Independent Coy. of Ft. ; Jun. 3, Lt., goth Ft. (L.G., 305, 510). 1795, Ma y 29. Capt., looth Ft. 1799, served under the Marquis of Huntly in Holland, very severely wounded, and in Egypt. 1803, Jul. 9, Maj., i4th Batn. of Reserve (ibid., 873). 1804, Aug. 28, Bt. Lt. Col. ; Sep. 4, Lt. Col. 3rd Batn. of Reserve, A.D.C. to Lord Hardwicke, Ld. Lt. of Ireland. 1805, the W.O. would not allow him to continue his duties, and the refusal is the subject of several of his letters to D. Campbell and Lord Hardwicke (Add. MSS. B.M., 35, 755-35, 758; L.G., 263); May 18, Lt. Col., 83rd Ft., 2nd Batn. ; Aug. 9, wrote from Chichester Barracks to Lord Hardwicke asking permission to recruit Vols. from the Irish Mil. (Add. MSS., 35, 761, f. 158 ; L.G., 651). 1809, Jul. 28, fell at the battle of Talavera, " being wounded in the neck by a musket ball when charging the enemy at the head of his regiment; when being removed to the rear, a shell fell into the blanket in which he was being carried and, bursting, killed him and his bearers" (G.M., vol. 79, pt. 2, p. 781 ; Earl of Munster's British Campaign in Portugal and Spain, 241 ; A.L., 1795-1810). Son of Lord Rockville and Anne Countess of Dumfries ; nephew of Hon. William, 1397, and brother of Cosmo, 387- GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 31 185. Alexander. 1794, Sep. 27, Lt., Sutherland Fencibles (L.G., 794). 1795, Oct - 3> Ens -> l6th Ft - I 79 6 Apr. 22, Lt. (ibid., 371, 1017). 1800, Aug. 28, Capt, 93rd Ft. 1806, served at the capture of Cape of Good Hope under Sir David Baird, remaining in that colony until Apr. 1814. 1812, Jan. i, Bt. Maj. 1814, Feb. 10, Maj. Served in the expedition from England to New Orleans, present in actions, 1814, Dec. 28, and 1815, Jan. i and 8. 1821, Jul. 19, Bt. Lt. Col. (ibid., 1510). 1822, ret. (A.L., 1795-1823; Philippart's Mil. Cal., v. 198). 1825, applied for an appt. as Barrack Master, specially recommended by Lord Robert Kerr. 1826, Aug. 8, 2nd application, wrote to Lord F. Leveson Gower A most frightful calamity has overtaken me by the failure of my brother in London [John, banker.] ... I am left totally destitute. All I have in the world . . . happened to be left in his hands and ... he has involved me in his own ruin. I therefore hope you will address the Marquis of Huntly on my behalf ... for the appointment of the vacant Barrack Mastership at Aberdeen. 1826, Dec. 26, advised the authorities of his address for some months at Down- patrick, Ireland, stated his inability to accept any appointment abroad "owing to financial circumstances and advanced age ". 1827, May 23, wrote to Gower : " I fear I am getting very troublesome, . . . but my difficulties are . . . urgent and . . . must ultimately yield to them, if not soon relieved ". 1835, Barrack Master, Tobago, io/- a day (W.O., Barrack Masters Appts. 6- Services, P.R.O.). Sixth son of Robert, Achness ; b. 1773, Jul. 14; d. unm. at Tobago (Bulloch's Gordons of Embo). Brother of George, 521, William, 1408, half brother of John P., 655, and Robert, 1207- 186- Alexander. 1795, Aug. 8, Ens., Aberdeen Highland Fenc. Inf. (L.G., 815). 1799, Nov. 26, writing from Glasgow to Lord Huntly for a Commission he said " he would exercise his utmost exertion and fidelity in getting some clever young lads for his regiment " ; described himself " an Ensign in the 2nd Batn., Caithness Legion, that has been disbanded at Aberdeen, being the first of the Fencibles that was disbanded in Scotland" (Gordon Castle Papers). Aberdeen Highland Reg., raised in 1794, disbanded in Ireland, 1803, Sep. n; Caithness Legion, raised in 1796, disbanded in 1802 ; Rothesay & Caithness Fencibles, ist Batn., raised in 1794, disbanded at Edinburgh, 1799, May i; 2nd Batn., raised in 1795, disbanded m I ^ 2 (Andrew Ross's Scottish Colours, 121-2, 126.) 187- Alexander. 1796, May 17, Qr. Mr., 6th W.I. Reg. ; d., May 18, his widow Frances (b. 1756, Aug. 15) granted pension of 16. 1826, living in Birmingham (W.O., Applns. Compass. List, Wid. Pensions, P.R.O.). 188. Alexander. 1796, Oct. 31, Capt, Swords (Dublin) Inf. (List of 32 HOUSE OF GORDON. Off. of District Corps, Ireland, 1797, p. 113). Son of John, 869 ; m. Catherine, dau. of Hugh Montgomery, and had John, 918-9, Hugh Loftus, 671, and five daus. Lord Belmore (Carry Family) calls him " Lt. Col.". 189- Rev. Alexander. 1797, Aug. 12, Garr. Chaplain, Fort George, Salary 105 55. (L.G., 760). Son of Rev. James, 709; b. 1773; student at Marischal Coll., 1788-91, divinity classes, 1791-4; d. 1800, Jan. i, at Fochabers (S.M., vol. 62, p. 71). 190- Alexander. 1798, May 26, Lt., Wootton Bassett (Wilts.) Vols. (L.G., 954). 191- Alexander. 1798, Jul. 14, Lt., Westminster Vols. (L.G., 649). 192- Alexander. 1798, Aug. 29, Ens., i5th Ft. 1799, Jun. 6, Lt, Ssth Ft. 1801, May 28, Capt. 1802, h.p. 1803, May 25, 6gth Ft. 1804, Apr. 21, 95th Ft. 1808, ret. (A.L., 1799-1808; W.O., A.L., P.R.O., 1808, MS. note, Henry Stocks Smith's List of Officers, Ssth, pp. 28-9, 95th, pp. 24-5). 1811, May 25, Lt. Col., Aberdeen Mil. (L.G., 640), previously Capt. 1817, Adj. (List of Mil. Yeo., Cav. &> Vols., 1825, p. 81, P.R.O.). Eldest son of James, of Rosieburn, and Jane Mercer, Edinburgh; b. 1781, m. 1805, Jul. 30, at Edinburgh, Elizabeth (d. 1849, Jul. 28, in Canada) 2nd dau. of George Robinson, W.S., of Clermiston (S.M., vol. 67, p. 564), and had three sons and two daughters (one of them the mother of Lt. Col. William Gordon Alexander, 1517), given in full detail in Bulloch's account of theCairnfield and Rosieburn Gordons (Banffshire Field Club, 1910, pp. 46-9). 1823, Sep. 2, Gordon witnessed at Aberdeen the marriage of his sister Mary Ann to Major Gen. William Alexander Gordon, 1474- 1827, emigrated to Canada. 1841, farming at Mount Dorchester, Stamford; Mar. 16, applied to Sir Peregrine Maitland for an appt. as Barrack Master : My sons and daughters are all married and gone from me. Mrs. Gordon and I are left alone ; my farming days are nearly at an end, and as I have none of my family now to assist me, I am heartily tired of such hard work 1841, Dec. 23 (znd application) . . . being a Banffshire man, I had the honour to class amongst my staunchest friends, the much-lamented late Duke of Gordon, and, were it possible, I would prefer employment in Scotland. The Barrack Master in Aberdeen is an old man, and an intimate acquaintance of mine, and were that situation to become vacant, I would prefer it to any in Britain, as all my relatives are within a short distance. Placed on List of Candidates (Barrack Master's Appts., P.R.O.). Brother of George Maxwell, 592, James Innes, 806, and William, 1449; distantly related to Alexander Hermann Adam, 229, and John, 982- 193. Alexander. 1798, Oct. 6, 2nd Lt., Glasgow Vols. (L.G., 935). 194. Lord Alexander. 1801, Oct. 13, Cornet, loth Lt. Dgns. (L.G., 1240). 1802, Jun. 28, Lt., h.p. (ibid. ,'{7 59). 1803, Apr. 16, 35th Ft. (ibid., GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 33 1027). 1805, Feb. 19, Capt., sth Ft. ; Mar. 2, Lt., Coldstream Gds. (ibid., 227, 274). 1806, Jun. 3, Capt., sgth Ft., h.p. (ibid., 682). 1807, May 6, Maj., Aberdeensh. Mil. (ibid., 713). Second son of 4th Duke, Alexander, 164; b. 1785, Nov., at Edinburgh; d. unm., London, 1808, Jan. 8; very curious account of his deathbead "con- version " given in Rev. Dr. W. Thorpe's Essay on Death-bed Repentance, 1814. 195- Alexander. 1802, Nov. i, Ens., Aberdeensh. Mil. (L.G., 680). 1803, Jul. 18, Lt. (ibid., 1051). 1804, Dec. 18, res. (ibid., 3). 196- Hon. Sir Alexander. 1803, May 26, Ens., 3rd Ft. Gds. 1805, A.D.C. to his uncle, Sir David Baird, at the re-capture of the Cape. 1806, Apr. 3, Lt. & Capt. 1809, Jan. 16, served at Corunna, and afterwards brought home the official despatches (Abd. Jour. Feb. n). 1810, May 26, Bt. Maj. 1812, Feb. 6, Bt. Lt. Col. 1813, Jul. 28, severely wounded at the siege of San Sebastian (G.M. vol. 83, pt. 2, p. 596) ; Dec. 25, Capt. & Lt. Col. 1815, Jan. z5, K.C.B. (ibid., vol. 85, pt. i, p. 68) ; Jun. 18, fatally wounded at Waterloo, while expostulating with Wellington upon the danger to which he was exposing himself. It is said that when the Duke, roused from his sleep, was told of Gordon's death, he burst into tears (Dalton's Waterloo Roll Call, 2nd ed., p. 10). The Duke wrote to the Earl of Aberdeen I cannot express to you the regret and sorrow with which I contemplate the losses the country and the service have sustained, none more severe than Sir Alexander Gordon. The glory resulting from such action so dearly bought is no consolation to me, and I cannot imagine it is any to you. But I trust . . . that our exertions will be rewarded by the attainment of our first object then . . . the glory of the actions in which our friends have fallen may be some consolation (William Mudford's Waterloo, 286). Third son of George Lord Haddo, 510, and brother of George, 4th Earl of Aberdeen, 541 ; 6.1786; held ten medals (D.N. B.). A monument to Gordon was erected by his brothers and sister at Waterloo (there is a replica at Haddo House) and repaired in 1837 at the public expense, M. Brassau, innkeeper at Mont. St. Jean, undertaking to look after it (Times, Oct. 6). A print showing him being carried off the field appears in Kelly's Waterloo ; a long account of his career in the Aberdeen Free Press, 1899, Jun. 17, by J. M. Bulloch. 197- Alexander. 1803, Jul. 9, Cornet, isth Lt. Dgns. 1805, Jan. 22, Lt. 1808, Feb. 23, Capt., 3rd W. I. Reg. (L.G., 267); Mar. 8, Capt., isth Lt. Dgns. 1808-9, served in the Peninsular war (Medal) (ibid., 339). 1811, May 14, 6oth Ft. 1811, ret. (A.L., 1803-12, W.O., A.L., P.R.O., MS. note). Laird of Auchlunies and Ellon, son of the 3rd Earl of Aberdeen ; b. 1786 ; m., Albinia Louisa, dau. of Lady Albinia Cumberland, and had Bertie Edward Murray, 283, Charles Alexander Boswell, 345, and Richard Lewis Hobart, E 34 HOUSE OF GORDON. 1176- Compiled a journal of the events of the campaign under Sir John Moore (from notes taken on the spot) immediately after his return to England, now in the possession of the Laird of Ellon. 198- Alexander. 1803, Sep. 27, Capt., Baling and Brentford Vols. (L.G., 1298). 199- Sir Alexander. 1803, Oct. 29, Capt., Kirkcudbrightsh. Gentle- men & Yeo. Cav. ; Dec. 17, Lt. Col., Kirkcudbright. Vols. (L.G., 1480, 1765). 1808, Jul. 7, Lt. Col. Comdt. ; Sep. 24, Lt. Col. Comdt., Kirkcudbright. Mil. (ibid., 1263, 1142). Son of William, of Culvennan ; b. 1748, in. 1769, Jul. 17, Grace Dalrymple, only sister of Sir John Dalrymple Hay, Bart, of Glenluce, and d. 1830. He had David, 404, and James, 750 (Bulloch's Gordons of Culvennan, Dumfries Courier, Aug. 31, 1906). 200. Alexander. 1804, Cadet, H.E.I.C.S. (Bengal). 1806, Apr. 4, Ens., 5th N.I. 1808, Jan. 25, Lt. 1814, Dec. n, Cjr. Mr. and Inter., 2nd Batn. 1819, Aug. 12, d. at Anopsheer (.7. Reg. 1804-19). 201. Alexander. 1804, Jul. 14, Ens., Aberdeensh. Mil. (L.G., 852); Dec. 18, Lt. (ibid., 1805, p. 3). 1806, 2nd Lt., g2nd Ft. 1808, Mar. 3, Lt. 1813, Jul. 25, wounded at the siege of San Sebastian (G.M., vol. 83, pt. 2, p. 596). 1816, Oct. 25, "placed on h.p. by Med. Board on account of ill health, receiving no difference and not at his own request" (A.L., 1807-61 ; IV. O. Offs. Services, H.P., 1847, ^54, P.R.O.). Son of the Rev. John, minister of Alvie, and Ann Matheson ; b. at Lynvousley, where he lived and farmed after his retirement, and d. there 1856. Brother of George, 544- 202- Alexander. 1805, Aug. n, Asst. Surg. H.E.I.C.S. (Bombay). 1807, Mar. 17, 5th N.I., ist. Batn. 1808, Aug. 25, 2nd N.I., 2nd Batn. 1809, May 5, ist N.I., ist Batn. 1813, Troop of Nat. Cav. 1815-6 on furlough. 1817-8, served in Deccan war, as Med. Store-keeper, and with the Irreg. Horse; shared in the prize money. 1818, Jan. i, Surg. to the Residency, Satara. 1819, Poonah Aux. Forces (E.I. Reg. 1806-20: I.O. Rec.). Eldest son of Rev. Dr. George, 534; b. 1786, Apr., 'in Aberdeen ; student, Marischal Coll., 1800-3; nominated for H.E.I.C.S. by Charles Grant, on re- commendation of the Duke of Gordon ; d. 1819, Mar. 2, at Satara, of cholera "after a short illness of seven hours, caught by infection, while administering relief to a poor native Indian" (S.M., vol. 5, p. 487). Gordon left his estate to his brother George, 540, with instructions to " do the best he can for the family at home ". Full account of family by J. M. Bulloch, in Huntly Express, 1907, July 5. GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 35 203. Alexander. 1805, Dec. 3, Ens., Peterhead Vols. (L.G., 1683). 204- Alexander. 1807, Jul. 3, Ens., Madras European Inf., H.E.I.C.S. 1809, Jan, 3, granted four months leave to Nagpoor on private affairs ; Apr. n, appt. to do duty with Resident's Escort, Nagpoor Native Court. 1810, Jun. 30, Lt. 1813, Nov. 26, honorary reward for proficiency in Hindustani. 1814, Jan. 18, additional distinction for proficiency in Persian. 1816, Oct. 14, 2nd Asst. to the Resident, Nagpoor. 1817, served at Poonah, sharing in booty. 1822, Feb. 28, Bt. Capt., 1823, sent to the Cape for ten months on s.c. 1824, May i, Capt. 1830, Mar. 3, Bt. Maj. ; Sep. 10, Maj. ; ist asst. to the Resident, during the absence of Mr. Wilder. 1832, Mar. 26, res. this appt., granted furlough to Europe, sailed Mar. 30, retiring from the service from Mar. 26.; "the Resident of Nagpoor had a high sense of Major Gordon's services, and derived much advantage from the steadiness of his principles, his good judgment and long experience " (.7. Reg., 1808-32 ; I,O. Rec.). Son of James in Tillienaught, founder of the existing Gordons of Newton; bap. 1790, Jan. 9, at Fordyce ; nominated for H.E.I.C.S. by J. Cotton ; in. Maria Margaretta de Wet, a Dutchwoman (d. 1886), and had seventeen children including Alexander Ansdell, 220, George Wilkinson Ramsay, 602, Henry Wilson, 656, John Andreas Davidson, 1015, Stannus Verner, 1299, and William, 1461. Gordon d. 1851, Sep. 28, at Boulogne sur Mer, where he had lived for many years (House of Gordon, n. (482)). His eldest dau. Anna Maria, d. 1910, Feb. 19 at 91 Warwick Rd., London, in her 83rd year (Times). Brother of James, 747, and William, 1432- 205- Alexander. 1808, Aug. 26, Ens., 8ist Ft. 1811, Mar. 2, Lt. 1821, Apr. 19, h.p., 34th Ft. 1827, Jun. 21, Lt., cjyth Ft. (L.G., 1428). 1828, Jun. 5, 22nd Ft. (ibid., 1165). 1830, Oct. 26, Capt. of Inf., uiiat., h.p. (ibid., 22 35)- 1833, Oct. 4, Capt., 92nd Ft. (ibid., 1783); d. in 1834 (A .L. 1809- 35, W.O.,A.L.,P.R.O., 1834). 206- Alexander. 1810, May 31, Maj., Banffsli. Mil. (L.G., 861). 207- Alexander. 1812, May 27, Asst. Surg., R.N. 1822, Oct. 7, Surg., ret. (N.L.). 1864, med. practitioner, parish of St. Fergus (Medical Register, 1859); d. 1872-3. 208- Alexander. 1814, Mar. 19, Ens. &. Lt., Coldstream Gds., 2nd Batn. 1815, served at Waterloo (Medal) (A.L., 1815-9; Dalton's Waterloo Roll Call.). Son of William, IV. of Aberdour, 1419, b. 1798; said to have been k. 1818, Apr. i, at Cambrai, France, in a duel with a French officer. 209-10- Alexander. 1815, Sep. i, 2nd Lt., R.E. 1823-4, served as Senior Off. in Demerara during an insurrection of the negroes ; mentioned in general 36 HOUSE OF GORDON. orders and received the thanks of the Court of Policy of United Colony of Demerara and Essequibo (G.M., vol. 14, N.S., pp. 534, 667). 1824, Dec. 2. ist Lt. 1825, Mar. 25, re-appt. ist Lt. from h.p. 1837, Jan. 10, Capt. 1851, Nov. n, Bt. Maj. ; Dec. 6, Lt. Col. 1854, Nov. 28, Bt. Col. 1856, Sep. 10, Col. 1861, Apr. 20, Maj. Gen. Served many years in Canada and ultimately at the Cape of Good Hope (Hart's A.L., 1840-64). Son of the 4th Duke of Gordon (who got him his com.); b. 1794, Feb. 15 ; educated at Rothes ; in. 1822, Aug. 6, Zebee Ann Rose (b. 1797, Feb. 28, d. 1874, Oct. 20), dau. of Francis Joseph Tonzi, Comdr., French Naval Service, of San Domingo, and Mrs. Howe, widow of an English merchant. Mrs. Gordon and her twin sister, Lucinde Antoinette, were, as orphan children, rescued from the siege of San Domingo, and brought home in a British warship, the Comdr. of which, T. E. Symonds, educated them, and m. in 1815 Lucinde Antoinette. Gordon, d. 1863, Mar. 16, at 22 Bloomsbury Sq., London; had Alexander William, 238, and George Tindal, b. 1832, m. Elizabeth Knyvett, both alive and residing in Melbourne ; they have Alexander Huntly, George Seton, and two daus. Of Gordon's six daus., Theresa Eliza Isabella m. Rev. Donald Fraser, Free High Church, Inverness (G.M. vol. 14, p. 667, S. N. 6-" Q. Aug. 1905) and d. 1909, Mar. 9, at St. Leonard's-on-Sea, aged 78 (Times, Mar. 12); another, Mereline Victoria, m. 1858, Aug. 6, at Edgbaston, William Ledsam. 211- Alexander. 1831, Mar. 15, Capt., io5th or Forfar, and Kin- cardinesh. Mil. (L.G., 1362; A.L., Roy. Mil. &" Yeo. Cav., 1850, p. 143, P.R.O.). 212- Alexander. 1838, Apr. 6, Ens., ist Ft., ist Batn. (L.G., 386). 1841, Aug. 3, Lt. 1842, Feb. 8, Adj. 1847, or early in 1848, ret. by sale of com. (Hart's A.L., 1840-9); b. 1820; m, 1846, Feb. 4, at Roscrea, Tipperary, Mary Bourchier (b. 1825) (W.O. Offs. Mrges., P.R.O.). 213- Alexander. 1844, Nov. n, Cadet, R.A. 1847, May 2, 2nd Lt. 1848, Jun. 30, ist Lt. 1854, Aug. 4, 2nd Capt. 1855, got out to Crimea by obtaining the charge of a draft of artillery horses for Sebastopol. Once there, he was allowed to serve and did duty for several weeks in the trenches, in the famous battery of his kinsman Sir John William Gordon, 1066; Jun. 18, was present as aide to Col. Warde, R.A., at the unsuccessful attack on the Redan, being slightly wounded ; Jul. 6, k. in the batteries before Sebastopol : On that day Captain Gordon had been requested to open some guns upon the Russians for the purpose of directing their attention from one of our working parties. He had success- fully accomplished this, when he suddenly observed a large shell, and had hardly time to warn his men, who got safely under cover ; a moment's hesitation as to which side the missile was GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 37 falling deprived him of the opportunity of safety. He was killed instantaneously. His services having been required at Woolwich, he was to have returned there in a few days, and when carried back to his tent the blue envelope was found on his table still further hastening his return. To use the words of General Sir Richard Dacres, " he was killed in the trenches while nobly fighting his guns, leaving no spirit more brave and gallant than himself amongst his noble corps " (N. & Q., gth ser. viii. 452 ; Mrs. Brewster Gordon's John Gordon, 31 ; Kane's List of O/s., R.A. 58.) Son of William Gordon-Cumming-Skene of Pitlurg, 1537; b. 1828, Nov. 30 ; educated at Loretto. 214- Alexander. 1846, Mar. 31, Lt., Kirkcudbright and Wigtown Mil. (L.G., pt. 2, p. 1531). 215- Alexander. 1854, Aug. n, Ens., i4th Ft.; Dec. 29, Lt. Served in the Crimean Campaign, 1854-5, including battles of Alma, Inkerman, and in the trenches at the siege and fall of Sebastopol and assault, Jun. 18 (Medal and clasps, and 5th Class Medjidie). 1856, went to Malta with his reg., as Adj., arrived May-Jun. 1861, at Newcastle, Jamaica ; Mar., in charge of a Coy. sent to Kingston. 1863, Nov. 26, Capt. 1866, exchanged into nth Ft. 1867, ret. by sale of com. (Hart's A.L., 1855-68; Capt. O'Donnell's Rec. i^th Reg., 162, 175, 366). 216- Alexander. 1870, Sep. 8, ist Lt., 3rd Middlesex Art. Vols. (L.G., pt. 6, p. 4210). 1874, Jun. 3, Capt. (ibid., pt. 3, p. 2865). 1886, Mar. 24, hon. rank of Maj. (ibid., pt. 2, p. 1414). 1891, Feb. 14, hon. rank of Lt. Col.; Sep. 19, Lt. Col.; Oct. 17, hon. rank of Col. (ibid., pt. i, p. 816, pt. 5, pp. 4990, 5466). 1893, Dec. 16, res. his com. (ibid., pt. 6, p. 7322). 217- Alexander. 1874, Mar. 18, Sub. Lt., Aberdeen Mil.; Jul. i, Lt. (L.G., pt. 3, p. 3258, Innes's Aberdcensh. Mil.}. 1877, Dec. 19, Ens., goth Ft. 1878, Jun. 17, Lt. Served in the Gaika War 1878, including operations in the Waterkloof and the Perie Bush, Zulu War. 1879, present in engage- ments at Zungin Nek, Kambula, and Ulundi (Medal with clasps). 1882, Jun. 10, Roy. Horse Gds. 1885, Aug. 19, res. (Hart's A.L., 1878-86). Only son of John Gordon-Cumming-Skene, of Pitlurg, and his first wife Maria, only surviving dau. of Capt. W. H. Nares, R.N. ; b. 1857, Jun. 14; m. 1885, Apr. 9, Ada Wilson (d. 1908, Nov. 19) an actress, and had John, b. 1886, Feb. 4, and Charles, b. 1888, May 13. Gordon d. 1894, Jun. 4, at his residence in Cornwall ; buried in Kensal Green ; described in a tablet in the Parkhill burying ground as "Alexander Gordon Cuming Skene ". 218- Alexander Junr. 1892, May 4, 2nd Lt., 3rd Vol. Batn. (Ren- frewsh.) Princess Louise's Argyll and Sutherland Highlrs. 1893, Aug. 5, Capt. 1899, Apr. 29, Qr. Mr. (A.L., 1892-1901, Apr.). 38 MOUSE OF GORDON. 219- Alexander. 1905, Sep. 13, 2nd Lt, 5th (Glasgow Highland) Vol. Batn. (Highland) Light Inf. 1906, Oct. 6, Lt. (A.L., igos-Jan. 08). 220- Alexander Ansdell. 1851, Jan. 20, Cornet, H.E.I.C.S., 7th Madras Light Cav. ; Jul. 2, Lt. 1857, Sep. i, Madras Staff Corps. 1858-60, on furlough. 1863, Apr. 10, Capt. 1868-9, served with ist Lt. Cav. 1871, Jan. 20, Bt. Maj. 1873, Apr. i, ret. (.7. Reg., 1851-73). Son of Alexander. 204 ; b. 1832, Oct. 17 at Cape Town ; educated at Mr. Day's, Brixton, Mr. Ward's, Kew, and Mr. Rowsell's, Godalming ; nominated for H.E.I.C.S. by Sir R. Jenkins on recommendation of his father; m. 1860, Apr. 30, at Hannington, Wilts, Lucy Catherine (b. 1839), youngest child of Capt. Frederic Johnstone, 54th Ft., and had Lily Isabella Willes, b. 1861, Mar. 12, bap. May 14, at Bangalore, d. 1883, Sep. 3; and Ramsay Frederick Clayton, 117Q. Gordon d. in 1874 (House of Gordon, n. (484) ; 1.0. Rec.). 221- Alexander Attwood. 1883, Jan. 15, Cadet, R.N. 1885, Jun. 15, Mid. 1889, Jun. 14, Act. S. Lt. 1892, Apr. i, Lt. 1903, ret. (N.L.). Only surviving son of Isadore Sidgesmund, a German, who emigrated to South Africa where he m. Isabel Ingle Maclear, niece of Sir Thomas Maclear; d. 1904, Apr. 14. at 4 Woodpath, Southsea, aged 34 (Times). Brother of George Maclear, 591- 222. Alexander Crombie. 1831, May 31, Vol., ist. class, R.N., " Bar- ham ". 1833, Jun. 6, Mid. 1834, Mar. 23, " Malabar ". 1838, Jan. 2, passed examination. Served as Mate, N. American, W. Indian and Mediterranean Stations, in " Cleopatra " and " Queen ". 1842, Sep. 17, Lt., " Queen " ; Oct. 6, " Inconstant," Mediterranean. 1847, Apr. 20, discharged. 1853, Oct. 22, Comdr. 1854 Feb. to, " Majestic ". 1855, " Bulldog," Baltic. 1858, Feb. 5, Capt., "Amphion," Mediterranean, and "Cadmus," N. America; sub- sequently commanded the " Blackbriar," coastguard ship at Greenock. 1871, ret. 1875, Dec. n, R. Adm. 1880, Jan. 20, V. Adm. (N.L., 1842-93; O'Byrne's Nav. Biog. Die.). Third son of John of Cairnbulg, 971 5 b. 1818, Dec. 3, at Mormond House, Rathen; J.P. for Aberdeenshire ; d. 1893, Dec. 23, at 3 Albyn Place, Aberdeen (Times, Dec. 28). 223- Alexander Duff. 1832, Aug. 27, Vol., ist Class, R.N., "Win- chester," aged 13. 1833, Apr. 17 Nov. 2, "Blanche". 1834, Aug. 29, "Raleigh". 1837, Jul. i, Mid. (extra). 1838, Jul. 28, Mid., "Viper ". 1840, Feb. 12, passed as Lt. 1842-3, employed as Mate " Excellent," gunnery ship, Portsmouth ; afterwards joined " Illustrious," N. American and W. Indian stations. 1845, Dec. 6 > Lt. for rank. 1846, Jan. 12, Lt., "Electra". 1853, GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 39 May 3, Comdr. (Adm. Indexes, Midshipmen, P.R.O. ; O'Byrne's Nav. Biog. Die.; N.L., 1841-57). Third son of Thomas Duff Gordon-Duff of Park, 1543; b. 1820, Mar. 2 ; d. 1856, Dec. 4, at sea, off West Coast of Africa. 224. Alexander Dunlop. 1849, Dec. n, Ens., H.E.I.C.S. (Madras); 1850, Sep. 3, 24th N.I. 1856, Jul. 4, Lt. 1862, Jul. 30, Capt., loznd Ft. (E.I.R., 1850-62). Son of William Alexander, of the Croughly family, 1474; b. 1830, Nov. 29, at Inverlochy, bap. Dec. 16; educated at Nairn, Kemnay Acad., and Addiscombe ; nominated by Lt. Col. Sykes on recommendation of Sir C. Forbes, Bart. ; m. 1862, Nov. 8, Margaret Mackenzie (d. 1871, in America) youngest dau. of Sir George Simpson, Gov. of Rupert's Land and Hudson's Bay, and had a posthumous son (who d. s.p., 1892). Gordon d. 1863, Jul. 12, at Sandown, Isle of Wight; bur. at Kirkmichael, Banffsh. (I.O. Rcc. ; Croughly Book, 63 ; Reg. Kirkmichael). 225- Hon. Sir Alexander Hamilton. 1834, May 2, Ens. and Lt., Grenadier Gds. 1840, May 15, Lt. and Capt. 1849, Apr. 10, Capt. and Lt. Col. 1854, Feb. 22, Extra Equerry to Prince Consort ; Nov. 28, Col. Served on the Q.M.G.'s Staff throughout Crimean Campaign, 1854-5, including Alma, Balaclava, Inkerman (horse killed) and siege of Sebastopol (Medal, 4 clasps ; C.B. ; Off, of the Legion of Honour; 3rd Class of the Medjidie and Turkish Medal). 1856, Feb. 25, Lord Panmure wrote to Sir W. Codrington, "the report of McNeill and Tulloch is giving us no end of trouble and every attempt is being made to ruin Airey and Gordon ; but I will uphold them as far as I can, for, though many things might have been better, I conscientiously believe they did their utmost to perform the arduous duties with which they were charged" (Panmure Papers, n. 129). 1856, Oct. 17, Lt. Col. unat. h.p. 1862, May 20, Equerry to Queen Victoria. 1863, Jun. 8, Maj. Gen. 1872, Jan. i, Lt. Gen. ; Jul. 5, Col., looth Ft. 1873, K.C.B. 1877, Oct. i, Gen. 1881, ret. (Hart's A.L., 1840-91, A.L., 1835-90). 1883, Feb. 14, Hon. Col., 3rd Aberdeensh. (Buchan) Rif. Vols. (L.G., pi. i, p. 796). Second Son of George, 4th Earl of Aberdeen, 541 ; b. 1817, Dec. u ; in. 1852, Dec. 9, Caroline Emilia Mary, dau. of Sir J. F. W. Herschel, ist Bart. ; and had nine children including Alexander Hamilton, 226, Francis Henry Hamilton, 456, George Herschel Hamilton, 580, and William Reginald Hamilton. 1509. Wrote " Remarks on National Defence, Volunteers and Rifles with a report on experiment with small arms carried at the Royal Manu- factory at Enfield," 1852 (8vo, 1853). " An Enquiry into the Defects of the Organisation of the Army," 1875. Gordon d. 1890, May 19. 40 HOUSE OF GORDON. 226. Alexander Hamilton. 1880, Feb. 18, Lt, R.A. ; served in Afghan War (Medal). 1888, Apr. i, Capt. 1894, Aug. 3 1897, Dec. 10, Brig. Maj., Malta. 1897, Oct. 9, Maj. 1900, served in S. African War on the Staff, relief of Ladysmith, including operations Jan. 12-24, a d en- gagements at Spion Kop, operations Jan. 5-7, action at Vaal Krantz on Tugela Heights and engagement at Pieter's Hill, Natal, including action at Laing's Nek, and the Transvaal, east of Pretoria, Jul. 6 Nov. 9, including actions at Belfast, and Leydenburg ; mentioned in despatches (Medal, six clasps). 1900, Nov. 29, Bt. Lt. Col. 1901, Jan. 15 Mar. i, D.A.A.G. (Intell.) S. Africa; Apr. 24 Oct. 27, Inst. Sch.iofjGunnery ; Oct. 28 1904, Mar. i, D.A.Q.M.G., ist Army Corps; Mar. 2, Bt. Col. 1905, Apr. 23, Lt. Col.; Jun. 13, Subst. 1904, Mar. 2 1910, Mar. 4, A.Q.M.G. (Mobn.) H.Q. of Army, Gen. Staff Off., ist Grade; Mar. 5, h.p. ; Mar. 25, f.p. 1907, June 28, C.B. 1909, Jun. 13 1910, Mar. 4, Gen. Staff Off., ist Grade, E. Comd. ; Mar. 25, Dir. Mil. Opns. H. Q., India. Eldest son of Sir Alexander Hamilton, 225; b. 1859, Jul. 6; m. 1888, Oct. 15, at Holy Trinity Ch. ( Murree, Isabel, dau. of Maj. Gen. George New- march, and has Eileen Muriel, b. 1889, Jul. 17, bap. Sep. 10 at St. John's Ch., Naini Tal. 1903, patented, (No. 22756) "improvements relating to sighting apparatus for ordnance," so that calculations for the correction of drift and of the want of level of the gun trunnions were rendered unnecessary. Portrait in A Hadsceg (Arad), 1909, Dec. 16. 227- Alexander Henry. 1759, Oct. 30, 2nd Lt., Marines. 1763, h.p. 1764, Feb. 27, Fort Adj. & Barrack Master, Tobago. (A.L., 1760-4; S.M., vol. 26, p. 168; W.O. Notifications, P.R.O.) 228- Alexander Henry. 1828, Mar. 18, Vol. Cadet, H.E.I.C.S., Bom- bay Marine ; Jun. i, "Duchess of Athol " ; Jul. i, Mid., "Coote". 1832, " Elphinstone ". 1833, "Tigris". 1835, Act. Lt, "Coote"; Jun. 8, Lt, "Elphinstone ". 1838, Mar. i, appt. to perform duties of Purser on [. . .]. 1839, Feb. 23, in charge of "Hastings" ; Apr. 20, in charge of "Taptee" brig; Jul. 12, Supt. of Pattamars, Qr. Mr., Standing Committee of Survey; Sep. 20, in command " Taptee " ; " the Gov. in Council expresses his high approbation of his conduct on the occasion of a fire on board the steam vessel Atalanta,' and states that by the intrepid exertions of himself and others the vessel and her valuable machinery were preserved uninjured " ; Oct. 7, "Zenobia"; Dec. 24, temporary command. 1841, Feb. 26, furlough to Europe for three years on s.c. ; selected to proceed to Portsmouth to study Naval Gunnery on the "Excellent". 1843, Mar. 16, granted leave of absence from "Excellent". 1843, Apr. 3 and Jul. 6, given introductions to GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 41 Maudslay, Sons & Field, and Robert Napier's factories to enable him to improve his knowledge of steam engines and machinery ; Sep. 6, permitted to return to India overland ; Oct. 25, informed that, his health not having admitted of his going through the theoretical branch of the Gunnery Service, the period of his attendance cannot be reckoned as actual service in India. 1844, Mar. 21, removed from "Hastings" to temporary command of the "Euphrates". 1845, ' m charge of "Atalanta". 1847, Sep. 13, Comdr., 1848, Apr. i, temporary command of the " Ajdaha"; Jun. 13, granted fur- lough to Europe for three years on s.c. 1850, Nov. 8, ret. (.7. Reg., 1829-51 ; 1.0. Rec.). Gordon was presented with a Damascus blade, mounted to correspond as nearly as possible to the service blade of the Indian Navy, by Seyyid Said, Imaum of Muscat, now in the possession of Archibald Gordon Pollock, Dorking, his godson ; Gordon and Pollock's father, Robert John, 3rd son of Sir Frederick Pollock, ist Bart., mar. sisters. Second son of Charles, IV. of Fyvie (who was a grandson of the 2nd Earl of Aberdeen) ; b. 1813, Jan. 14, bap. Dec. 20, at Compton m. Catherine Jane Bradby (b. 1819). dau. of Adm. Peter Douglas: succ. his; brother William Cosmo, 1484) as VI. of Fyvie ; d. s.p. of heart disease, 1884, Mar. 5, in the Town and County Bank, head office, Aberdeen. 229- Alexander Henry. 1860, May 8, ist Lt., Hampshire Art. Vols., ist Coy. (L.G., pt. 3, p. 1793). 1861, May, res. (ibid., pt. 2, p. 1281). 230- Alexander Hermann Adam. 1856, Feb. i, Ens., Brit. German Legion. 1857, Jan. 17, Adj. 1858, May 15, Lt. 1856, Nov. n 1858, Oct. 14, served at Cape of Good Hope; Oct. 15 1860, Mar. 4, E. Indies; Sep. 21, Ens., 78th Ft. 1861, Jun. 18, exchanged to g8th Ft. 1862, Jan. 21867, Apr. 25, E. Indies. 1864, Aug. 5, Lt. 1868, May 20 1873, Dec. 9, Adj. 1873, Jan. 28 Jun. n, W. Indies; served throughout Ashanti war; Jul. 6, landed on the Gold Coast ; made Comdt. of Houssas, and Adj. of Armed Police; organized scouting parties, patrols, and reconnaissances to discover the positions of the enemy ; made the first rough map of the neighbourhood ; selected the positions and constructed the important redoubts of Napoleon and Abbaye, covering Cape Coast and Elmina respectively ; began the Cape Coast-Coomassie Road, and had made it practicable for artillery as far as Dunquah before Wolseley's arrival ; the Off. Comdg. R.E. reported when Maj. Home, R.E., took over the task, " I have now seen the road from Cape Coast to Yancomassie Fantee ; with the exception of 3^ miles between Yamoranza and Assayboo, it is all fairly passable for infantry in fours. I think Gordon deserves great credit for what he has done." Placed on list of special Service Offs., and commanded the guard of working party at head of road F ! i 42 HOUSE OF GORDON. till the middle of Oct., when placed in command of Houssas ; Nov. 5-6, commanded them at repulse of Ashanti army at Abrakrampa, and Nov. 8, at reconnaissance in force ; commanded Houssa Coy., Russell's Reg., at capture and destruction of Adubiassie, battle of Amodful, capture and des- truction of Becquah, advanced guard engagement ef Jarbinbah (slightly wounded), skirmishes and ambuscade affairs between Adwabin and the river Ordah, battle of Ordahsu, and capture of Coomassie; Dec. 10, promoted Capt., 84th Ft., " in recognition of his valuable services with Houssas and other forces under his orders, whilst operating against Ashantis " ; several times mentioned in despatches (Medal with clasp). Maj. Gen. Whitworth Porter (R.E., n. pp. 11-12), says that "Gordon had proved himself a most valuable man ; he seemed to have an influence over the native workmen very difficult to obtain, and he showed great skill and tact in the selection of those he engaged. The consequence was, that whilst desertions were rife in all the other parties, those which had worked under Gordon proved steady and trustworthy." 1874, Apr. i, Bt. Maj. ; May 13, Capt., 65th Ft. 1875, Aug. 13 Oct. i, Brig. Maj., Bengal. 1876, Apr. 15 Nov. i, Chief Insp. of Musketry, Bengal. 1878, Nov. 12 1879, Jun. 20, Brig. Maj., Afghan Cam- paign ; mentioned in despatches (Medal) ; Nov. 22, Bt. Lt. Col. (under Roy. Warrant 1878, May i). 1879, Nov. 17 1884, Nov. 16, Comdt. Mil. Police, Cyprus. 1881, Jan. i, h.p. ; Jul. i, Maj., h.p., York and Lancaster Reg. (Roy. Warrant, Jun. 25). 1883, Nov. 22, Bt. Col. 1884, Dec. 10, Maj., York and Lancaster Reg., and Batn. 1885, Mar. 25, ret. on ret. p., with hon. rank of Maj. Gen. (Hart's A. L., 1861-94; Maj. G. A. Raikes' Roll of Offs., York and Lancaster Reg., 2nd Batn.). Son of Alexander, Sheriff Substitute of Dornoch, who was a grand- nephew of Alexander, of Cairnfield (Bulloch's Gordons of Cairnfield) ; b. Sep. 1836, Sep. 18, at Heidelberg; Student Marischal College, 1848-50 and '51-2; m. 1874, Sep. 24, at Hanwell, Katherine Sophia Escandon (b. 1849), dau. of Capt. John H. Buchan, R.N., The Grove, Hanwell (James Lewis Gordon being a witness), and had Duncan Robert Wolseley, 419, Harry Francis Adam, 620, Katherine Eva Isabel, b. 1875, Sep. 29, bap. Oct. 26, at Lucknow (actress, under the name of " Kirsteen Graeme ") ; Alexander John Douglas, b. 1878, May 31, bap. Jul. 17, d. 1883, Jun. 3, at Nicosia, Cyprus; Alexandra Viola, b. 1884, Sep. 20, at Hanwell; m. 1911, Jul. 25, at St. Peter's, Cranley Gardens, London, Francis Rowsell Cunningham ; and Mary Carmichael, b. 1887, Apr. 8, at Hanwell. Gordon d. 1893, Feb. 16, on board the "Aden," homeward bound, being then Capt. Supt. of Police, Hong Kong ; bur. with military honours at Singapore (Times, Feb. 27 ; W.O., Offs. Mrges., P.R.O. ; I.O. Rec.). Mrs. Gordon d. 1906, Jun. 3, at Elgin (Times). GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 43 231- Alexander James. 1879, Feb. 8, 2nd Lt, 3rd (afterwards ist) Forfarsh. Art. Vols. (L.G., pt. 2, p. 603). 1881, Jul. i, Lt. 1885, Mar. 7, Capt. (ibid., pt. 2, p. 974). 1894, Apr. 4, hon. rank, of Maj. (ibid., pt. 2, p. 1885). 1901, Jun. 26, Maj. (ibid., pt. 3, p. 4254, A.L., 1880 Jun. 1902). Fourth son of Alexander, of Ashludie, 1823-1911; educated at Harrow (Bulloch's Gordons in Forfarsh., 26). Brother of William Alexander, 1475, and cousin of William, 1469- 232- Alexander James Marriott. 1898, Jan. 12, Lt., 4th Batt. E. Surrey Reg. (Mil.). 1899, Oct. 18, 2nd Lt., 27th Innis. Fus. 1900, Nov. 16, Lt. Served in S. African War, 1899-1901, relief of Ladysmith, including action at Colenso, where, finding his half Coy. somewhat demoralised at the spectacle of a comrade torn to pieces by the bursting of a shell in their midst, he coolly walked up and down as they lay under some slight cover, rolling cigarettes for the men and assuring them they were perfectly safe ; while thus engaged, he observed Private Macquillan of his reg. lying wounded on the veldt, 200 yards away under a hailstorm of bullets. Lt. Gordon went out into the line of fire, picked up his man, and carried him into shelter, single handed, but Macquillan died next morning. Took part in the operations in Natal, 1900, Mar. -Jun., in the Transvaal, east of Pretoria, Jul. -Nov., including actions at Belfast (Aug. 26-27) an ^ Lydenberg (Sep. 5-8) in the Transvaal, Nov. 30 1901, Jun. (Queen's Medal, one clasp). 1906, Aug. 5, Capt. (A.L., 1898-1910). Second son of James Rollings, of Auchendolly, 817; b. 1879, Sep. 30. 233- Alexander Love. 1775, Dec. 6, Surg. Mate, R.N., "Sphynx," previously Mate, "Prudent". 1777, Dec. 14, "Scarborough". 1779, Jul. 17, Surg., "Cyclops". 1781, Sep. 25, " Perseus ". 1783, Jan. 21, " Orpheus ". (Adm. Offs. appt. by. N, Board ; Surgeons' Services, 1742-1815, P.R.O.). 1793, Feb 16, h.p. Born 1757 ; m. 1788, Nov. 6, at St. Anne's, Soho, Harriet Anna Brown, Baling (b. 1758); d. 1828, May 28, aged 71; bur. in Baling Ch., monument describing him as "formerly of the parish, but late of Gorleston, Suffolk" (Adm., Wid. Pensions, P.R.O. ; Thomas Faulkener's Brentford, Baling and Chiswick, 191). 234 Alexander Robert Gisborne. 1901, May 18, 2nd Lt., i8th R. Ir. Reg. 1904, Jan. 29, Lt. 1909, Aug. 3, Capt. ; Oct. i, Adj. (A.L.). Son of Alexander Hamilton Miller Haven, of Delamont and Florida, co. Down, and Ada Austen, dau. of the famous Governor Eyre; 1896-1900, at Rugby School ; brother of Henry Gisborne, 645i and John de la Hay, 1023 ; grand-nephew of James Gisborne, 797> and gt. grand-nephew of John Craw- ford, 1022. 44 HOUSE OF GORDON. 285- Alexander Sinclair. 1796, Jan. 30, Adj., London and West- minster Lt. Horse Vols. (L.G., 114). 1797, Feb. 7, Lt. (ibid., 121). 1803, Nov. 19, Bt. Capt. (ibid., 1593). 1808, Jul. 2, Capt. (ibid., 912). Still serving in 1817 (List of Mil. Offs. and Yeo. Cav., Gt. Brit., 1817, P.R.O.). Sixth son of Charles, XII. of Abergeldie ; b. 1760; d. s.p., at Strath- peffer, 1837, Jun. 30 (House of Gordon, i. (97)-(io2)). Entered Drummond's Bank in 1776 (Add. MSS. 35,511, f. 99). The family possess an oil portrait of him in uniform, on horseback, with drawn sword ; an engraving was done in stipple by A. Garden, after A. W. Devis. Henry Angelo (Reminiscences, i. 439) calls him a "joyous convive ; certain Scottish songs which he sang with peculiar nationality were delectable to hear ". Brother of Sir Charles, 306, and William, 1410- 236- Alexander Theodore. 1899, Nov. 18, and Lt., Gordon Highlrs. 3rd Batn. (Mil.). 1900, Jun. 30, 2nd Lt., ist Batn. Served in S. African War, operations in Transvaal east of Pretoria, Jul. -Nov., Orange River Colony, May-Nov. 1904, Capt., Scottish Horse. 1906, Jul. 10, Capt., 3rd Gordons (A.L., 1900 Jan. 1908). Only son of Alexander Morison, of Newton (House of Gordon, \\. (491-2)) ; b. 1881, May n : ed. at Glenalmond ; now breeding pedigree short- horns at Combscauseway, Insch ; m. 1910, Jul. 6, at St. Peter's, Eaton Square, London, Cecilia Margaret, widow of James E. Moss, son of Sir Edward Moss, and dau. of Robert Crawford, Leith (Times). 237- Alexander Weston. 1878, May i, Ens., Roy. Dublin Fus. 1880, served in Afghan War (Medal). 1881, Mar. 12, Lt. 1887, Jul. i, Capt. 1895, Jan. 5, Maj. 1900, Nov. 29, Bt. Lt. Col. Served in S. African war, 1899-1902, relief of Ladysmith, including action at Colenso (severely wounded) ; operations in Transvaal east of Pretoria, Jul. ; Comdt, Potchef- stroom ; Transvaal, Dec. May, 1901, Jan. May, 1902. (Despatches, L.G., Sep. 10, 1901, Queen's Medal, 2 clasps, King's Medal, 2 clasps.) 1904, Maj., 2nd in command. 1907, Jul. 29, h.p. ; Aug. 3, ret. p. (A.L., 1878-1910). Son of John, 989 ; b. 1859, Jul. 29; m. Katherine Fanny Clay, niece of Sir Benjamin Lumsden Gordon, and has Charles Alexander Cosmo, b. 1895, Mar. 2, bap. Apr. 20, at Quetta. 238- Alexander William. 1842, Mar. n, Ens., ist Ft. 1844, May 3, Lt. 1848, Dec. 29, Capt. Served at the siege of Delhi, 1857, present at repulse of sorties, Jul. 4 and 18, action of Nuggufghur, Aug. 25, where he comd. reserves, Medal (clasp) and 1858, Jan. 19, Bt. Maj. 1868, Nov. 16, Maj.; Dec. 29, Bt. Lt. Col. 1873, Jan. 15, Lt. Col. 1875, Dec. 22, Col. 1876, May 31, hon. rank Maj.-Gen., ret. f.p. (Hart's A.L., 1843-92, A.L., 1843 Oct. '91). GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 45 Son of Alexander, 209 ; b. 1823, Sep. 26, at Demerara ; m. 1851, Jun. 19, at Bishopsbourne Rectory, Kent, Mary Elizabeth (b. 1826, d. s.p. 1862) eldest dau. of T. A. Whitney, of Merton, co. Wexford (G.M., vol. 36, N.S., p. 315) ; m. 2ndly, after 1871, Constance Mary Mordague (or Mordac), who survived him, s.p. Gordon d. 1891, Aug. 23. 239. Alfred. 1892, Aug. 6, Mid., R.N. Reserve. 1898, Aug. 13, S. Lt. 1909, ret. (N.L., 1892 Oct. 1910). 240. Alfred Ernest. 1882, Dec. 9, Lt. (Supy.) ist Middlesex (Victoria) Vol. Batn. King's Roy. Rif. Corps : previously in the ranks (L.G., pt. 6, p. 6252). 1884, Jun. 14, res. (ibid., pt. 3, p. 2612); went back to the ranks. 1893, J un - J 7> 2n d Lt. (Supy.) (ibid., pt. 3, p. 3458). 1897, J an - 6, res. (ibid., pt. i, p. 69). Tenth son of Charles (described by J. M. Bulloch, in Huntly Express, 1907, Aug. 23, 30) ; claims descent from Gordon of Abergeldie ; one member, Rev. Osborne (D.N.B.) was King Edward's tutor at Oxford. B. 1853, Oct. 6; commands ist batt, Ely, Church Lads' Brigade; lives at Bed- ford ; m. 1884, Sep. 10, Ada Marion Fellows, and has a dau. and two sons, one of them, Archibald Douglas, b. 1888, Apr. 14, being in Indian Police since 1907. Brother of Francis Alexander, 449, and William Henry, 1500, and nephew of John Rolfe, 1060. 241- Alfred Ernest. 1891, Jul. 24, and Lt., R.A. 1894, Jul. 24, Lt. 1899, Nov. 13, Capt. 1899, Apr. 5 1902, Jun. 3, Ord. Off., 4th C.C. 1903, Mar. 3 1904, Dec. i, Adj., 8th Lane. R.G.A. Vols. 1905, Dec. 5, h.p. (A.L., 1891-1910). Son of Hamilton Winkup, B.C.S. ; b. 1871, Nov. 25, bap. 1872, Mar. 14, at Patna; Cheltenham Coll., 1886; Woolwich, 1889. (Cheltenham Coll. Reg., 386). Brother of Hamilton Charles, 611- 242- Alfred William. 1881, May 30, 2nd Lt., Duke of Edinburgh's Wilts. Mil. (L.G., pt. 2, p. 1439); Jul. i, Lt. (A.L., 1882). Seventh son of Charles William, of Wincombe, Wilts, 379 ; educated at Marlborough, 1872-6; 1883-93, planted sugar in British Guinea; resides at Epsom. 243- Algernon Hyndman. 1841, Cadet, H.E.I.C.S. (Madras); Dec. 24, Ens., 52nd N.I. 1844, Oct. 22, Lt. ; granted leave to Europe on s.c. from Feb. 27 1846, Jan. 8, and 1853, Jul. 9 1856, May, then four months ex- tension. 1856, Nov. 23, Capt. 1863-5, served with 3ist N.I. 1865, Nov. i, 2nd in command, igth N.I. 1866, Sept. 12, Maj. 1868, May 3, Lt. Col. 1869, Aug. 14, Lt. Col., S.C. ; in England on furlough, ret. (E.I. Reg., I.A.L., 1842-70). 46 HOUSE OF GORDON. Fifth son of John, VII. of Kethocks Mill, Aberdeen, and Marie Victoria Blanc; b. 1824, Oct. 26, bap. Nov. 26, in Kensington, parents living at Norland House ; educated at Rev. Mr. Wickham's, Hammersmith, Rev. W. Edmond's, Brighton, and Addiscombe ; nominated for H.E.I.C.S., by J. P. Muspratt, on recommendation of V. Adm. Sir Charles Adam in 1841, when his widowed mother was living at Wandsworth ; m. 1847, Jul. 15, at Palaveram, Madras, Eliza Carnegie (b. 1832), dau. of David Carnegie Low, and had Marie Emily Elizabeth, b. 1850, Nov. 9, bap. Dec. 16 ; d. 1851, Jul. 16, bur. in Vellore Old Cemetery. Gordon d. 1876, Feb. 2 ; his widow d. 1879, Feb. 72 (I.O. Rec.\ family described S.N. &> Q., 1900, Jul.: 1902, May). Brother of John, 985- Uncle of Theodore, 1310. 244- Alister Fraser. 1890, Oct. 8, 2nd Lt., Black Watch ; Nov. 12, 2nd Lt., Gordon Highlrs. 1893, Sep. i, Lt. 1895, served in Chitral with relief force (Medal with clasp). 1897-8, Tirah actions of Chagru Kotal and Dargai, capture of the Sampagha and Arhanga Passes, operations in Waran Valley and action of Nov. 16, operations in Bara Valley, Dec. 7-14 (De- spatches, L.G., 1898, Apr. 5, 2 clasps). 1899, May 28, Capt ; served with Central African Rifles and King's African Rifles 1899, Apr. 12 1902, Apr. n. 1900, fought in W. Africa, and in Ashanti ; Nov. 29, D.S.O. (Despatches, L.G., 1901, Mar. 8.) S. African War, 1901-2, Railway Staff Off. and Station Staff Off.; operations in Transvaal, 1901, Sep. 1902, May 31 (Queen's Medal, three clasps). 1903, Jan. 21 1906, Jan. 20, Adj. 1908, Jul. 4, Maj. (A.L., 1891-1910). General Staff Officer, N.E. Coast Defences. Third son of William Alexander Grant and grandson of James of Croughly, 755; b. 1872, Feb. i ; m. 1908, Jan. 9, at St. James's, Spanish Place, Pilar Eliza Mary, 3rd dau. of Charles Edward Harris Edmonstoune- Cranstoun (d. 1888) of Corehouse, Lanarksh. (portraits in The Gentlewoman, Feb. i), and has Margaret Collette May, b. 1909, Jan. 13, at Corehouse and Alastair Joseph Edgar, b. 1910, Aug. n, at Newcastle-on-Tyne (Croughly Book, 65 ; Debrett's Peerage, under Baron Stafford). 245- Allan Bell. Served in S. African War; Capt., King Williams- town Guard ; comdg. C. Squadron (A.L., 1900-3; S. African Who's Who, 1908, p. 155). Son of the Rev. John ; b. 1863, Sep. 27, at All Saints, Transkei, Cape Colony; m. 1889, Feb. 5, G. E. Nettleton, and has four children ; S. African manager of the Sun Insurance Co. 246- Andrew. 1759, Sep. 8, Ens., s6th Ft. 1761, May 4, Lt., 79th Ft. 1767, Apr. 8, Lt., 26th Ft. 1768, Oct. 29, Capt. (L.G.). 1777, Mar. 25, Maj. (ibid.). 1781, May 23, Lt. Col., E. Indies; Nov. 13, Lt. Col., GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 47 loist Ft. (ibid.). 1782, Jun. 13, Col., E. Indies. 1783, Apr. 21, served under Maj. Gen. Stuart in India ; in command of 2nd Line (4th & 5th Brigades) at Cuddalore (Lt. W. I. Wilson's Madras Army, n. 76). 1784, Jun. 29, Lt. Col., 26th Ft. (L.G., 454). 1794,001. 4, Maj. Gen. (ibd ., ion). 1795, Comdt. of Forces in Jersey during absence of Govr. ; Dec. 26, Col., 8gth Ft. (ibid., 514, 1472). 1797, Col., 59th Ft. and Lt. Govr. of Jersey, salary "172 173. 6d. (ibid., 216, 273). 1799, Dec. 14, Lt. Gen., Jersey only (ibid., 37). 1801, Mar. 28, Col., 26th Ft. (ibid., 393). Second son of James, II. of Ellon ; d. 1806, Apr. 17, in Jersey (Times, Apr. 20, S.M., vol. 68, p. 397). Gordon figured as Maj. Gen. Stuart's second in his duel with Lord Macartney in Kensington, 1786, Jun. 8 (Annual Reg.). Brother of James, 712 (Bulloch's " Gordons of Ellon," Huntly Express, 1906, Dec. 8, 1909, Feb. 19). 247- Andrew. 1761, Feb. 6, Staff Surg., Hosp. at Belleisle ; then at Martinico. 1763, h.p. (A.L., 1765-72). 1772, erased in MS. (W.O., A.L., P.R.O.). Probably son of Francis, Surg., Fochabers ; Student Marischal Coll., Abd., 1745 ; M.D., 1761 (House of Gordon, i. (496)). 248- Andrew. 1785, Jun. 23, Boatswain, R.N., aged 33, in. at St. Luke's, Middlesex, Mary Lytham, aged 23, both of this parish ; afterwards superannuated and pensioned; d. 1826, Feb. 6, at Sutton, near Hull; his widow received pension (Adm. Wid. Pensions, P.R.O.). 249- Andrew. 1900, Aug. 6, Qr. Mr., gth Vol. Batn., Roy. Scots (A.L., 1900 Jan. '08). 250. Andrew Robertson. 1870, Feb. 13, S. Lt., R.N. 1871, May 24, Lt. 1873, Oct., ret. (N.L., 1870 Apr. '94). Second son of Peter Laing (who took the name of Gordon) of Craigmile ; b. 1831, Feb. 13, at Aberdeen ; went to Canada after leaving Navy ; attached to Meteorological Observatory, Toronto. 1880, Dep. Supt., Meteorological Service of Canada. 1884, commanded an expedition to determine the length of time during which Hudson's Bay was navigable (in connection with a projected railway from Manitoba) and to make surveys. Explorations during three seasons 1884-6 proved that the Bay would admit of safe navigation during four months of the year (Appleton's Cyclopedia of American Biog. ; Pratt's People of the Period, i. 453). Served as Lt., Canadian Army. M. 1872, Mary Elizabeth, only dau. of Sir Melville Parker, 6th and last bart. of Harpur, Warwickshire, and d. 1893, Mar. 24, leaving three sons and three daus. Craigmile Gordons described by J. M. Bulloch in Huntly Express, 1910, Aug. 19, 26, Sep. 2. Brother of John, possibly 1006- 251- Andrew Rutherfurd. Mid., R.N. 1860, Mar. 7, passed as Lt. 48 HOUSE OF GORDON. 1861, May 22, promoted Lt. 1873, May, ret. (Adm. Indexes Midshipmen, P.R.O. ; N.L., 1861 Jan. '97). Second son of Sheriff John Thomson (1815-65), Edintore family, 1063; b. 1840, Mar. 7; d. about 1881 (House of Gordon, n. (411)). 252- Ann. 1757. Feb. 3, Ens., 46th Ft. 1758, Jul. 6-8, wounded in hand and leg at the attack on the intrenchments at Ticonderoga where the French defeated us. 1759, Jul., wounded in the leg at the siege of Niagara. 1762, Aug. 16, Ens., 42nd Ft. 1763, Jul., wounded in the neck and shoulder in fighting the Indians. 1763, h.p. ; Dec. 17, wrote from Fort Bedford to Bouquet, about his hard treatment : " I have been very unlucky in the Service. My commission cost me dear, and I have sustained losses in this country to the amount of 200 stg. by shipwreck, etc. ; now a reduced Lt. after seven years in America with almost the loss of a limb' 1 (Add. MSS., B.M. 21,649, f - 53)- Son of Adam and Helen Gray, grandson of Sir Adam of Dalpholly, 88, and brother of Alexander, 162. 1763, got 2000 acres in New Hampshire as a reward for his services, by Royal Proclamation. 1772, Mar. 19, got 1000 acres at Albany, N.Y., a fourth of the similar grant to Capt. John Munro. 1 775, these lands confiscated by Congress. Gordon occupied one of two farms he had bought at St. Sulpice, 29 miles from Montreal. Attacked by cancer in the face, in addition to his wounds, he attended the doctors at Quebec for six years. 1780, started for England for treatment, wrecked in the St. Lawrence, losing everything and 300 in Halifax currency, getting home with great difficulty. 1781, mortgaging his farm, he went to London, in dire straits. 1873, Apr. 3, granted 60 a year from Jan. 5. 1786, May, applied for compensation for the loss of his lost 3000 acres, his medical attendant, Dr. Thomas Birt, of Blackman St.iSouthwark, certified that Gordon was in a desperate state, suffering dreadfully from cancer in the face of some years' standing, and quite blind, " when called in to attend him some two years before in Sherborne Lane (King William Street ?) had caused him to be removed to his sister's house 3 Winches Row, St. George's in the Fields, for better air ". Gordon wrote thence, Nov. 6, to the Commissioners for Settling American Claims 1 received the favour yesterday of your verbal message by your servant intimating my appearance this day at Lincoln's Inn Fields. My case, my unhappy case, can only be described by Dr. Birt, who has daily attended me two years, and whose testimony was with great humanity received on my behalf by the Honble. Board of Commissioners, nothwithstanding my unhappy state, let the consequences be what it may, I shall appear if required. 1787, Jul., sent in a further sworn statement of his case; d. Aug. 22. By codicil (to his will), 1786, Jun. 20, he appt. his nephew Rev. Sir Adam GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 49 Gordon, bart. of Invergordon, executor, with Alexander Ellice, and Hector McKay. The following letter from Mrs. Gordon reached London after Gordon's death I received your letter by Major Gray ; their long passage made it so late, that the shipping were gone before I could answer it ; but I write by Mrs. Gibson, which I hope you have received. My dear Sir, nothing grieves me so much, as to find your complaint was growing worse, which now confirms my fears of never seeing you in this world, but must depend upon our happiness in the next. In my present situation, which you must know to be distressing with a large family, I shall use every endeavour in my power to do that justice to our dear little ones that my circumstances will allow, and leave the rest to Providence. Unless some assistance can be got by the interest of your friends and relations to support me, and those that can't work for themselves, God only knows what will become of them. Oh me, in my old days your long services and attachment to your King and Country, might be a plea for your friends to petition for some allowance to support your family. The services you received from Sir Adam Gordon I shall ever pray for his happiness in this world and the next. I wrote you in my last letter of Mr. Dovie's friendship to me, since you went home. I have now the happiness to assure you that Major and Mrs. Gray will take James as their own child, to act by him as their own, this is what the Major said he promised to you. He will be so good as to deliver this to you, or in case of death, they will take the trouble to show it to your friends and deliver my thanks to them for any service or benefit you have received, and hope at the same time my distressed situation may be made known to them, in case God puts it in their hearts to take a little notice of my poor children. They all give their blessing to their dear Papa, as does, my dear Love, your affectionate and distressed wife, Marie Joseph velle Gordon. 1787, Dec. 18, 20 pension granted to widow and five children, and in case of her death to continue until children were reduced to one, that one to have 10 (American Loyalist Claims, Treasury Rec., P.R.O. ; J. M. Bulloch in Ross-shire Journal, 1911, April 21, 28, May 6). 253- Anthony. 1781, Apr. 30, Ens., 77th Ft. (L.G.,Jun. 9) ; "removed in a few months into 67th Ft., by the benevolence of Lord Clonmel, who purchased a Ltcy. for him"; Sep. i, Ens., 67th Ft. (L.G.). 1784, Feb. 21, Lt. (ibid. 153). 1785, Dec. 31, either he or Lt. Adam, 102, granted leave of absence till 1786, Jul. i, on private affairs (W.O. Leave of Absence, P.R.O. ). 1793, Oct. 8, Capt. Lt. (L.G., 905). 1794, Aug. 6, Capt. 1795, Jul. 8, Capt. of Invalid Coy. at Chatham Barracks (ibid., 718). 1797, Mar. 2, Maj., Invalids in Alderney ; Mar. 23, Maj. Comdg. (ibid., 217, 273). 1800, ret. f.p. (A.L., 1782-1832). 1805, published a Treatise on tlie Science of Defence for the Sword, Bayonet and Pike in Close Action (London, 410, 19 plates; dedi- cated to the Duke of York), which Captain Alfred Hutton describes (in Fixed Bayonets) as the " earliest known work giving any idea of attack and defence with the bayonet". In his "Return of Services" (1828, Dec. 13) he says : G 50 HOUSE OF GORDON. It was and is to my dearest friend and Protector, the late Earl of Clonmel, I owe every- thing . . . including the idea of the Bayonet Exercise. This invention while living he ascribed to me. I had been about 10 years in Trinity Coll., Dublin, either as Scholar of the House or Master, etc. My noble friend was critically conversant in the first application of the powers of the Liver. He taught me the mode of applying the musket, so as to obtain the advantage oi 100 : : i ! against a man not similarly instructed. He attended all the exhibitions of it before the Lord Lt., the Duke of Rutland and the Comm.-in-Chief. It was proved and admitted that the 30 men I had could easily defeat in close action the whole garrison in equal numbers at the same time. It was, under the illustrious sanction of the Duke and Sir William Pitt, offered to His Majesty's notice, notwithstanding the hostility of Sir David Dundas. His Majesty ordered 100 recruits to be drilled in Chatham ; they were honoured with His Majesty's inspection, and approbation, Feb. i, 1796, in Pimlico; and on the Friday after at his Royal Levee, His Majesty extended his Royal hand to my lips, using the expression " Col. Gordon ". Now, were I honoured with your permission, I should at my leisure prepare, and wait upon you, with a statement of particulars such as might induce you to rescue a momentous subject from destruction. If you will grant me an opportunity, I promise by facts to make this subject clear and as true as one of the Corollaries of Euclid. Son of Nathaniel, farmer; b. 1746, in Donegal: entered Trin. Coll., Dublin, as a pensioner, 1770, Nov. i, aged 24. Gordon, whose wife had in 1828 been dead "nearly five years," had two sons (i) Anthony, b. 1794, Feb. 4; entered St. Paul's school, 1806, May 6; captain 1811-2 ; captain of the school 1811-3 ; Campden Exhibitioner, and Perry scholar, Trinity Coll., Cambridge, B.A., junior op. 1815 (St. Paul's School Reg. 231) ; curate at Westminster, 1828 ; chaplain of his Coll. 1838-58 ; (2) Francis Hastings, b., Westminster, 1806, May 6; educated at Bristol; admitted 1826, Oct. 2, as a Sizar to Trinity Coll., Cambridge, B.A. 1831. Gordon, who was in 1828 living at 118 Paul St., Kingsdown, Bristol, aged 87, d. 1831 (W.O., Offs. Services, 1828, P.R.O.). 254. Anthony. 1794, Oct. n, Ens., ii2th Ft. 1795, h. p. 1825, res. or ret. (A.L., 1795-1826). 255. Anthony. 1811, Dec. 31, Ens., sth Roy. Vet. Batn. (L.G., 2501) on recommendation of the Duke of York (previously served 32 years, 4 months in R.A., ret. on pension of 2S. 2d. a day). 1814, ret. f.p. 1828, "incapable of serving, 72 years of age, unm., and in bad health, living at St. John's, Clachan of Dairy, New Galloway, Kirkcudbrightsh." (W.O., Offs. Services, 1828, P.R.O.) ; d. there, intest., 1843, Sep. 17. His grandson, Anthony Gordon- Candlish, " his nearest lawful heir and next of kin " of the same place, claimed amount of full pay due at Gordon's death (A.L., 1813-44; Hart's A.L., 1840-4; W.O., Certificates, P.R.O), and died 1846, Jan. 19, his son, also Anthony Gordon-Candlish, being served heir special to him in two plots with houses thereon in St. John's, 1867, Jun. 21. GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 51 256. Archibald. 1740, Jun. 9, Bt. Capt., 2?th Ft. 1742, Oct. 14, Capt. from h.p. (MS. A.L., 1742, p. 84, 1752, p. 255, P.R.O. Quarters of the Army in Ireland, 1749-52). 1747, Nov., employed in hunting Sir William Gordon, Jacobite Laird of Park, informing Lord Findlater, that on their road a well dressed man crossed their path at a gallop at a quarter of a mile distance. The Capt. thought it necessary to send an officer to examine the fugitive, who then set spurs to his horse, and " drove through the boggs up a hill as fast as he could ; but the officers in pursuing got their horses bogg'd and found themselves environed with dykes and boggs," Sir William escaping through his better knowledge of the country (Grant's Banffsh. Roads, pp. 59-60). 1758, Jul. 6-8, served at the attack on the entrenchments at Ticonderoga, wounded ; July 16, Maj. 1762, Jan. n, Lt. Col. ; d. in Cuba (A.L., 1754-62, S.M., vol. 24, pp. 168, 503; Abd. Jour., 1762, Oct. n). Will, dated 1757, Feb. 21, proved by his widow Mary, 1763, Feb. 23, Prerogative Court, Dublin, mentions wife, son Charles, and dau. Isabella (Mrs. Ahmuhty) (Dublin, R.O.). Mrs. Gordon received pension 1762-7, when she presumably d. or m. (W.O., Wid. Pensions, P.R.O.). 257- Archibald. 1742, Jun. 4, Surg. Mate, R.N., Deptford (qualified Jun. i, Barbers and Surgeons' Hall) ; Jul. 19, " Dolphin " ; Jul. 22, " Solebay " which took many prizes including the Spanish register ship "Concordia," valued at 200,000, taken 1744, Feb. 20. 1744, captured by the French and taken to Brest (Adni., Sitrgeons' Qualifications: Offs.appt. by N. Board). Second son of Sir Thomas, 3rd bart. of Earlston, 1316; b. 1719. 1737, Jun., apprenticed for three years to George Cunningham, Edinburgh. 1742, May i, sailed for London on the "Hope". 1743, Jan., set out for Plymouth, "where he continued to his great regret, being of a sober, religious turn of mind, and could not relish either his companions or way of life ". On leaving Earlston he had begged his brothers to make their wills, but they "imprudently laughed him out of it". Gordon d. num. of fever in Brest hospital, 1745, Jan. n, aged 26, his father recovering 1300 of his prize money (Earlston MS.). 258- Archibald. 1752, Nov. 14, Boatswain, R.N. "Severn;" warrant given at Jamaica, Port Royal Harbour (Adm., Foreign Appts., P.R.O.). 259- Archibald. 1771, Jul. 25, Ens., 53rd Ft. 1775, Aug. 2, Lt. 1779, Apr. 15, he and other prisoners on parole, sent a memorial from Easton to Gen. Sir Henry Clinton (Roy. Inst. MSS., Hist. MSS. Com., i. 418) : appears in " List of British Off. prisoners with Americans, exchanged since Oct. 25, 1780" (L.G., 1781, Feb. 24). 1786, sent to England from Canada by Brig. Gen. Howe, in charge of a sergeant and 32 privates, invalids and $2 HOUSE OF GORDON. discharged men, of different regiments; Aug. 20, sailed in "Admiral Parker" transport; Sep. 13, arrived Portsmouth; Sep. 14, wrote to Sec. at War for orders with regard to these men " many very infirm . . . and unable to make a journey by land ; " Sep. 23, announced his arrival at Chelsea, having marched with the sergeant and 22 privates from Portsmouth the previous Tuesday (W.O., In Letters, Misc., Sec. at War). 1787, h.p. 83rd Ft. Seventh son of Alexander (Davidson) Gordon, XI. of Gight, whose mother, Mary Gordon, heiress of Gight, m. Alexander Davidson of Newton (House of Gordon, i. (281), n. (475)); bap. at Fyvie, 1754, Oct. 15; d. 1792, Nov. 28, at Ardmurchin (Abd. Jour., A.L., 1772-1805). 260. Archibald. 1795, Jan. 10, Capt. and Paymaster, (previously Lt.) Dumfries Fenc. Cav. (L.G., 99) and took part in repressing the Irish rebellion of 1798. 1798, Jul., 1500 rebels attacked Clonard, were repulsed, escaped, were pursued, and having eventually formed a strong position on the road to Ardee, were put to confusion. Some fled into the Bog, where a large number were killed, and two Standards taken. Others, who escaped, went towards Ardee, the rest retreated over the Boyne towards Garretstown, where they were again attacked by Capt. Gordon, Dumfries Lt. Dragoons, who had assembled 130 infantry, consisting of detachments of Fermanagh and Carlow Militia, the Swords Yeomanry, and about 100 Cavalry, consisting of part of the Dumfries Reg., the Fingal, the Coolock, the Balbriggan and Lord Gormanstown's Yeomen. The rebels, being mounted, Col. Gordon ordered a great part of his cavalry to pursue, and on their advancing, the rebels dis- mounted, and fled in all directions. Not 100 remained on the ground when the infantry came up, and they were dispersed on the first discharge, and then pursued by Lord Gormanstown's troop. Gordon states the loss of the rebels to have amounted to 150 men, while he captured 200 horses. This service was performed without any loss on the part of His Majesty's troops. Gordon thinks it but justice to the Carlow and Fermanagh detachments to say that after a severe march of 8 hours, they pressed forward with the greatest alacrity, and that the exertions of the Dumfriesshire Yeomanry answered his warmest expectations (Dublin and Irish Monthly Keg., Aug. 1798, p. 79). 1799, Mar. 12, Maj. (L.G., 477; A.L., 1800-1 ; List of Offs. Mil. Fenc. Cav. & Inf., Irish Estab., 1799-1800). Second son of Gilbert of Halleaths (1722-89) ; served his heir 1790, Mar. 20; m. 1798, Feb. 6, at Dumfries, Margaret, 2nd dau. of John Ponsonby of Egremont, Cumberland (G.M., vol. 68, p. 169), and had Gilbert, d. unm. 1845 ; Archibald, went to America, d. 1847; and John Ponsonby, 1057- 1816, Jul. 9, Consul of Havre (G.M., vol. 86, pt. 2, p. 79); d. 1841, Jul. 25, aged 69 (G.M., vol. 16, N.S., pp. 223, 446). His children's tutor, William Seaton, was drowned while bathing at Skinburness, 1810, Sep. i (G.M., vol. 80, pt. i, p. 278). GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 53 261. Archibald. 1803, Nov. 22, Maj., Annandale and Eskdale Batn., Dumfriessh. Vols. (L.G., 1611). 262. Archibald. 1804, Apr. 21, Paymaster, 6th Dgn. Gds. (L.G., 519; A.L., 1805-8, W.O., A.L., 1805-7, P.R.O.). 263- Archibald. 1836, Jun. 28, Asst. Surg. to Forces (L.G., 1200); Oct. 14, 35th Ft. (ibid., 1784). 1844, Jul. 23, 53rd Ft. 1846, served in the campaign on the Sutlej (Medal), including actions at Buddiwal, Aliwal, and Subraon. 1848, 951(1 Ft. ; Sep. 12, Surg. 1848-9, served in medical charge 24th Ft., Punjaub Campaign, present at Sadoolapore, Chillianwallah, and Goojerat (Medal and clasps). 1854-5, served in the Crimean Campaign, present at the affair of Bulganac, Alma (where Maj. H. C. Wylly says he was wounded, invalided Oct., and promoted to the Staff while absent, Surg. Maj. Oct. 27), and capture of Balaclava, P. Med. Off., 2nd Div., siege of Sebastopol, and Kingbourn expedition (Medal, three clasps, C.B. (1856, Feb. 5), Kt. of the Legion of Honour, and Turkish Medal). 1856, Jan. 25, Dep. Insp. Gen. 1857, P. Med. Off., Expeditionary Force to China, capture of Canton (Medal with clasp). 1858-9, campaign in Oudh (Medal). 1867, Mar. 9, Insp. Gen. of Hosp. 1870, Jul. i, h.p., ret. 1870, Aug. 9, Hon. Surg. to Queen Victoria (Hart's A.L., 1840-87). Son of William, of Hallmyre, Peeblesshire, who was the nat. son of Sir William, 6th bart. of Gordonstoun (G. E. C.'s Complete Baronetage, u. 279); b. 1812 ; M.D. Edin., 1834 ; m. 1851, Jun. 3, at Edinburgh, Magdaline (d. 1853 at Rochester), 2nd dau. of Charles Ferrier of Baddinsgill, m. 2ndly, 1860, Apr. 21, Mary Preston, 2nd dau. of William Belton Crealock, Stanhope Place, Hyde Park, and had issue. Gordon d. 1886, Aug. 3, at Woodlands, West Hoathley, in his 75th year (G.M., vol. 36, N.S., p. 189, vol. 40, N.S., p. 101, vol. 8, N.S., p. 510, Richard Trimen's T,$th Foot, 202; Col. W. Rogerson's $yrdFt., 133-4 ; Maj. H. C. Wylly's g$th Reg. in the Crimea, 96 ; D.N.B.). Mrs. Gordon d. suddenly, 1909, Apr. 2, at her residence, Belmore, Lymington, Hants, aged 76, bur. at Greenwich (Times). Brother of Charles, 338, and George, 551- 264- Archibald Alexander. 1900, Aug. 21, Capt., 2nd Q.V.B., Roy. Scots. 1905, Jan. 10, Maj., hon. rank of Lt. Col. 1906, May 24, res. Legion of Honour, sth Class, France ; Crown of Italy, Offs. Cross ; St. James of the Sword Knight's Cross (A.L., 1900-6). Second son of William Eagleson, M.D., Bridge of Allan (1821-73), de- scended from William Gordon, farmer, Ballyskeagh, Leckpatrick, co. Tyrone (Huntly Express, 1909, Nov. 19, 26); b. 1867, Sep. 3; m. 1892, Dec. i, Maude, twin dau. of Maj. Gen. Edmund Davidson Smith, and has several 54 HOUSE OF GORDON. sons. 1896, Nov. 1 6, admitted to the Roy. Coy. of Archers (the King's Body- guard in Scotland); 1889, a chartered accountant; 1906, May 24, appointed private sec. to the Duke of Wellington ; interested in the Franco-Scottish Soc. (A. C. Fox-Davies' Armorial Families, 1902, p. 519; Who's Who). Brother of Robert Aaron, 1257, and William Eagleson, 1489- 265. Archibald Campbell. 1826, Asst. Surg., H.E.I.C.S. (Bengal) ; Jun. 13, Art. 1827, serving at Agra. 1828, Jan. 3, 7th Lt. Cav. 1830, Jan. 4, granted furlough to Europe. 1833, returned ; Dec. 24, 62nd N.I. 1836, Feb. 6, Asst. Surg. to Political Agent, at the Residency, Umballa. 1838, Apr. 16, in charge of jail, Umballa. 1838, ordered to take charge of Runjeet Sing's fleet of boats, laden with produce of the Punjab, proceeding by the Indus to Bombay; Jun. 31, Capt. Wade, Political Agent at Loodiana, stated : Dr. Gordon is well acquainted with Persian, Punjabi, and Hindu languages, and with his medical knowledge, which will render him useful to the people of the countries on his route, combines other qualifications essential to an officer required to discharge with credit the duty to which he is appointed ; Aug. 22, Capt. Wade " was instructed to convey to Dr. Gordon, the Governor General's entire approbation of the manner in which he had performed the duty . . . and his acknowledgements for the very useful and interesting report furnished by Dr. Gordon ". 1841, Apr. 23, granted leave on s.c., to the hills N. of Deyrah till Dec. i ; but Jul. 23, placed at disposal of Comr.-in-Chief, posted to 6oth N.I., at Ferozepore; Nov. 24, appt. by Lt. Col. Wild to 53rd N.I., directed to proceed with that reg. until able to join 6oth N.I. ; confirmed Dec. 9 ; Nov. 28, directed by Maj. Gen. Pollock, commdg. all the troops West of the Indus, to give medical aid to the corps of Bildars under charge of Mr. Mackeson ; con- firmed 1842, May 14. It does not transpire whether Gordon accompanied Wild, who attempted to penetrate to Ali Musjid, where he was repulsed, Jan. 19, or whether he remained with Pollock, who started in Apr. to relieve Sale at Jellalabad, afterwards leading the British Army back to Cabul, Sep. 16. 1843, Jan. i, Surg. 1844, Jan. 16, regtl. rank; Jun. 22, in charge of jail and police batn., Kurnaul. 1845, Feb. n, in charge of recruit depots of certain regiments, Benares. 1848, Feb. 25, appt. to Civil Duties, Mirzapore; May, incapacitated by a serious accident; Oct. 23, relieved. 1849, granted leave from Mar. 28 Sep. 28, preparatory to retirement ; Apr. 6, removed to 58th N.I. ; Sep. ii, ist N.I., at Lahore; d. Nov. 30, at Jullundhur (E.I. Reg., 1826-50; G.M., vol. 34, N.S., p. 108 ; Murray's British India, pp. 584- 601). Second son of Rev. George, Minister of Sorn (d. 1805) and Anna Lawrie ; b. 1804, May 29, bap. Jun. 25 ; educated at Glasgow Univ., M.D., GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 55 C.M. ; 1826, nominated for H.E.I.C.S. by C. Marjoribanks (1.0. Rec.). Brother of George Lawrie, 589- 266- Archibald Kinloch. 1765, May 3, Ens., 6sth Ft. 1767, Aug. 26, Lt. 1774, Jun. 3, Capt. 1779, Nov. 25, Maj., 9 oth Ft. (A.L., 1766-82). 267- Arthur. 1766, Mar. 25, Mid., " Drake " snow, H.E.I.C.S., Bom- bay Marine. 1767, " Fancy " ; d. May 7 (I.O. Rec.). 268- Arthur. 1804, Oct. 13, Ens., 3rd Ft. (The Buffs) (L.G., p. 1267). 1805, May 23, Lt. 1808, Apr. 14, Capt. 1811, May 16, severely wounded at Albuera (G.M., vol. 81, p. 662). 1813, Dec. 13, wounded at Bayonne (ibid., vol. 84, pt. 2, p. 608). 1814, ret. Son of Thomas Knox, of Ballinteggart, cadet of Delamont ; d. s.p. 1814, Nov. 28, at Exeter, "from wounds, fatigue and hardships encountered in the Pyrenees Campaign . . . having been exposed for three nights [1813, Dec. 9-13] to the inclemency of the weather " (ibid., Huntly Express, 1909, Sept. 8). Brother of John P., 1054. 269. Arthur. 1850, Dec. 20, Cadet, H.E.I.C.S. (Bengal). 1851, May 3, Ens., 49th N.I. 1852, May 18, passed colloquial exam, in Hindoostanee. 1853, Feb. 16, passed final (E.I. Reg., 1851-6, I.O. Rec.). Son of Arthur Helsham, 272; b. 1832, bap. Jun. 14, at Northam, Devon ; educated at Rugby; nominated for H.E.I.C.S., by Martin Tucker on recom- mendation of Capt. Tucker; d. 1856, Mar. 30, at Mean Meer, Lahore. 270. Rev. the Hon. Arthur. 1892, May 4, Chaplain, (act.) Queen's Rif. Vol. Brigade (Roy. Scots). 1908, Apr. i, Chaplain, 2nd class, 4th Batn. (A.L., 1892-1910). Sometime Chaplain to Edin. Castle. Third son of Edward Strathearn, Baron Gordon of Drumearn, 432 ; b. 1854, Dec. 20 ; m. 1893, Feb. 8, Emily Olga Marion, dau. of F. F. S. Constant and has two sons and a dau. 271- Sir Arthur Hamilton, ist Baron Stanmore. 1860, Feb. 15, Capt. Comdt., ist Aberdeensh. Rif. Vols. (L.G., pt. i, p. 652). 1862, Aug. 22, res. (ibid., pt. 5, p. 4374). Youngest son of George, 4th Earl of Aberdeen, 541 ; i>- 1829, Nov. 26; created Baron Stanmore 1893, Aug. 21; m. 1865, Sept. 24, Rachel Emily (d. 1889), eldest dau. of Sir John Shaw Lefevre, K.C.B., and has Hon. George Arthur Maurice, 563a. 272- Arthur Helsham. 1796, Apr. 25, Cornet, sth Dgn. Gds. 1798, Jul. 6, Lt. 1799, Apr. 8, Capt. Served in the Peninsular War. 1811, Jun. 4, Bt. Maj. 1812, A.D.C. to Maj. Gen. Ponsonby and Secretary to the Board of Claims; Jul. 22, present at Salamanca. 1813, Apr. 8, Maj. 1816, Feb. 8, Lt. Col. 1824, May 6, h.p. as Lt. Col. unat., by exchange. 1847, $6 HOUSE OF GORDON. Jan. 10, ret.; Feb. 12, Bt. Col. (Philippart's Mil. Cat., v. 124; A.L., 1797- 65; Hart's A.L., 1840-65; Offs. Services, 1828, P.R.O.). Third son of Thomas, of Spring Garden, Waterford, 1323; who in his will dated 1805, May 29, states he bought him a troop in the 5th Dgn. Gds., " which I intended as a provision for him, but from his very good con- duct as a soldier in said regiment in which he is very highly esteemed, I cannot close this my will without leaving him a further token of my affection and regard. I therefore bequeath him 500 stg. " ; 6. 1790; in. 1820, Jul. 20, at York, Anne eldest dau. of Joseph Bilton, York (G.M., vol. 90, p. 84), and had with other children Arthur, 269, Edward Charles Acheson, 427. Stephen Bilton, 1302- Gordon was a great friend of the Princess Charlotte, who was godmother to his eldest child, Prince Leopold being its godfather. He d. 1865, May 12, at Orvieto, on his way to England, at a very advanced age, bur. at Florence (N. and Q., loth S., ix. 444). 273- Arthur Neil. 1878, May 25, 2nd Lt., 24th (Worcestersh.) Ft. 1880, res. (Hart's A.L., 1879-81 ; A.L., 1879 Dec. ' 8 )- Third son of John, 989; b. 1857, Dec. 31 ; educated at Glenalmond ; m. 1891, Amy Alice, dau. of William Bancroft Thomson and has Catherine Amy Sempill, b. 1895, Nov. 18, bap. 1896, Jan. 25, at Benares; John Woodburn Sempill, b. 1897, Mar. n, bap. May 9, at Gorakhpur ; Christine Beryl Sem- pill, b. 1898, June 26 ; Hugh Cosmo Erskine, b. 1900, Oct. 29, bap. Dec. 23, at Christ Ch., Lucknow. 1896, Asst. D.S. Police, N.W. Provinces and Oudh. 1897, Gorakhpur. 1900, Etah, 1905 ; wrote, Modern Ishmaelites, or Sketches of the Wandering Tribes of N.W. Provinces (Allahabad, pp. 71). 274. Arthur William Bolton. 1877, Jun. 19, Lt., R.A. 1882, served in Egyptian expedition, battle of Tel-el-Kebir (Medal with clasps, Bronze Star). 1886, Jan. u, Capt. 1886, Feb. 11889, Mar - 3L A.D.C. to Maj. Gen., W. District. 1887, Feb. i Aug. 22, A.D.C. to Govr. of Bom- bay. 1890, Nov. 26 1895, Mar. 31, Staff Capt., R.A., Madras. 1895, Apr. i Dec. 6, D.A.A.G., Madras; Sep. 20, Maj., Reserve of Offs.; Nov. i, Maj. 1900, Nov. 28, ret. on ret. pay (A.L., 1877-1910). Elder son of Edward Charles Acheson, 427; b. 1858, Aug. 2 ; m. and has a son b. 1904, Jul. 15, at Heavitree, Exeter (Times) and a son b. 1908, Apr. 5, at Grasslawn, Exeter (ibid.). 275. Arthur William Wollocombe. 1885, May 27, Lt., ist Vol. Batn., the Buffs, E. Kent. Reg. (A.L., 1885 Jul. '86). Eldest son of Stephen Bilton, 1302; b. 1856, Dec. 3; Winchester Sch., 1870; Matric. Corpus Christi, Oxford, 1876, Jan. 27 ; B.A., 1880; M.A., 1882 ; m. 1893, Aug. 3, Marion Louise, 2nd dau. of W. W. Gascoigne of Bapchild GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 57 Court, Kent; has no issue; living 1911 at Oaklands Court, St. Peters, Isle of Thanet (Holgate's Old Wykehamists, 70). 276- Aubrey John Fullerton. 1855, Feb. 4, Cadet, H.E.I.C.S. (Madras) ; Apr. u, Ens., 25th N.I. 1857, Apr. 28, Lt. 1860, Feb. 21, Proby. Supt., Mofussil Police, Madura. 1861, Jun. 21, Lt., Madras, S.C. 1862-6, Proby. Supt. of Police, Nellore District. 1867, Feb. 4, Capt., S.C., Supt., Salem Jail. 1868, on furlough. (E.I. Reg. &" I.A.L., 1855-70). Youngest son of Henry, 635 ; b. 1837, Dec. 5, bap. 1838, Jul. 17, at St. George's Cathedral, Madras; educated at Christ's Hosp. and Clapham Grammar Sch. ; nominated for H.E.I.C.S. by Elliot Macnaghten on recom- mendation of Maj. Moore in 1855, his mother and stepfather, Col. Vivian, then living at Chateau St. Leonard, Pont de Brigue, Boulogne ; >n. 1862, Jul. 24, at Nellore, Madras, Frances Helen (b. 1838, Nov. 18), dau. of Lawrence Cloete, and had Helen Sophia Augusta, b. 1863, Oct. 6, at Southampton, in. 1884, Jun. 17, Capt. M. A. Gray, B.S.C. ; Aubrey Richard, b. 1865, Nov. 5, d. 1866, May 13; and Harry Lawrence, 622- Gordon d. 1869, Oct. 24, at Cape of Good Hope. Mrs. Gordon in. 2ndly 1876, Apr. 22, Maj. Gen. W. R. Elliott and d. 1884, Jun. 3 (1.0. Rcc.). 277- Augustus. 1817, Apr. 10, Ens., 33rd Ft. 1819, Feb. 4, exchanged to h.p., g8th Ft., " without the difference, from ill health and private motives ". 1828, Sep. 10, Cornet, S. Yorksh. Yeo. Cav. (L.G., 1869). 1834, Mar, 7, Ens., 4ist Ft. (ibid., 404). 1834, ret. (A.L., 1818-35; W. O. Offs. Services, 1829, P.R.O.; W.O. A.L., P.R.O.). Son of Abraham Cyrus, 75; b. 1792, Dec. 24; ;;/. 1824, Sep. 18, at Scrooby, near Bawtry, Yorksh., and had Emma, b. 1825, Jun. n,rf. 1834, Apr. 19 ; Sarah Elizabeth, b. 1826, Dec. 20, d. 1834, Apr. 5 ; Cyrus Augustus, b. 1828, Jun. 20, d. 1834, May i; Robert Spragging, b. 1831, d. 1834, Apr. 21, all died at Matlock, one child survived (G.M., vol. i, N.S., p. 667). Gordon d. 1847, May 7, at Paddington (ibid., vol. 28, N.S., p. 104). 278. Augustus. 1823, Dec. 8, Vol., R.N., "Jasper". 1825, Jul. i, Mid., "Romney". 1828, Jan. 17, " Revenge". 1830, Apr. 30, passed as Lt. 1836, Feb. 16, promoted for rank ; Mar. 18, Lt., " Talavera," Mediterranean Station. 1840, Jan. 3, h.p. ; Oct. i, "Howe". 1843, Jul. 27, paid off. r 844, Oct. 3, ist Lt., "Thunderer," surveying vessel, N. America and W. Indian Stations. 1848, Aug. 31, discharged. 1849, Nov. i, Comdr. 1865, Jan. i, Capt. (Adrn. Indexes, Midshipmen, P.R.O. ; N.L., 1836-69; O'Byrne's Nav . Bio. Die.). Fourth son of Robert, 1205; b. 1809, at Botley, Hants; d. unm. 1869 (Burke's Landed Gentry, 1886, 7th edit., i., 755). II 58 HOUSE OF GORDON. 279. Augustus Henry. 1794, Cadet, R.A. 1796, Jun. 18, trans, as 2nd Lt., to R.E. 1798, Aug. 29, Lt. (List of Offs., R.A.; A.L., 1795-1802). Son of William Augustus, 1478; d. 1802 at Bristol. 280- Benjamin. 1742, May 25, 2nd Lt., ist Ft. (MS. A.L., 1745, p. 49, P.R.O.). 1744, serving in Belgium ; John Stuart, writing Sep. 8 (O.S.), from Mary Kirk Camp, near Ghent, to Grant of Tormore, states that two days before a party of the French "came down an avenue leading to the canal and fired before they were perceived at Col. Abercrombie, and several other officers, who were walking on the opposite side of the canal, but they all escaped save Ens. Gordon, Bibithen [Balbithan] of our regiment, who was shot through the calf of the right leg, the Colonel's servant through the left thigh, and a private, who was sentry, wounded in the head ; none of them are judged to be any way dangerous" (Taniniore MS., B.M.). 1745, Jun. 28, Lt. (Quarters of the Army in Ireland, 1749-52). 1747, May 24, wounded during a desperate defence of an outwork at Fort Sandberg, when attacked by the French (Hist. Rec., ist Ft., 131). 1756, Apr. 27, Capt. Lt. (MS. A.L., 1752, pp. 107-8). 1757, Feb. 2, Capt. 1762, Sep. 2, Maj., 48th Ft. 1769, Mar. 4. Lt. Col. 1779, Feb. 19, Bt. Col. 1782, Nov. 20, Maj. Gen. 1796, May 3, Lt. Gen. 1801, Jan. i, Gen. (A.L., 1754-1803). Son of James, I. of Balbithan, who was the son of David, of Auchoynany, and the grandson of Sir John, of Park; b. 1719. 1733 at Marischal College; d. unm., 1803, Nov. 20, at Balbithan, of which he was laird, being the "oldest freeholder" in Aberdeenshire (S.M., vol. 65^.884). He was succeeded in Balbithan by his grandnephew, Benjamin Forbes Gordon, 1603. 281- Benjamin. 1799, Jan. 14, Purser, R.N., "Hound" (Adm., Offs. appt. by Adm. Board, P.R.O.). 282. Sir Benjamin Lumsden. 1852, Jun. 12, 2nd Lt., H.E.I.C.S. (Madras Art.). 1857-8, served in Indian Mutiny, present at relief of Lucknow, including operations at the Martiniere and Dilkoosha, Dec. 6, action and defeat of Gwalior Contingent at Cawnpore, and pursuit (Medal with clasp). 1858, Apr. 27, Lt. 1863, Jun. 5, 2nd Capt., R.A. 1868, May 28, Capt. 1872, Jul. 5, Maj. 1875, Apr. i, Lt. Col. 1880, Apr. i, Bt. Col. 1879-80, served in Afghan war, battle of Charasiah, and operations round Cabul (Medal, two clasps). 1881, Feb. 22, C.B. 1883, Mar. 31, Col. 1884, Mar. 31 Sep. 13, Brig. Gen. (temp.), Madras; Jun. 10, reward for distinguished services; Sep. 14 1886, Mar. 30, Brig. Gen., Madras; Oct. 27, Maj. Gen.; Mar. 31 1890, May 31, comd. in Madras as a Maj. Gen. 1886-7, served in Bur- mese Expedition, comd. in Lower Burma Div. ; thanked by Govt. of India (Despatches, Medal with clasps) (L.G., 1887, Sep. 3). 1889-90, served in GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 59 Chin-Lushai expedition, comd. Burma Dist. (L.G., 1890, Sep. 12). 1890, Mar. 30, Lt. Gen. ; Nov. 15, ret. list. (A.L., 1853-1910). 1899, Jun. 3, K.C.B. Third son of James, of Croughly, 755; b. at Revack 1833, Jul. 8, bap. Jul. 31, at Abernethy, Moray; educated at Edinburgh and Addiscombe ; nominated for H.E.I.C.S. by W. J. Eastwick on recommendation of his mother; /. 1860, Feb. 2, Laura Sophia (b. 1839, May 2), dau. of R. R. Caton, of Binbrook, Lincolnsh., and has James Redmond Patrick, 814 ', Ethel Fanny Grant, b. 1862, Jun. 26, bap. Jul. 31, at Madras; Ida Georgie Grant, b. 1864, May 16, bap. Jun. 14, at Madras ; and' Mabel Laura, b. 1865, Sep. 19, bap. Oct. 25, at Madras (1.0. Rec., Croughly Book, 67). 283- Bertie Edward Murray. 1832, Oct. 26, 2nd Lt., 2ist Ft. (L.G., 2376). 1833, Oct. 6, Ens., gist Ft. (ibid., 2574). 1835, Jul. 24, Lt. 1841, Apr. 23, Capt. 1842, Aug. 27, was chiefly instrumental in saving 700 lives from the trooper " Abercrombie Robinson," on which he commanded the troops and which was wrecked at Table Bay. Wellington writes that he had "never read anything so satisfactory" as the report of the affair, which brought Gordon 100 a year for meritorious service (G. L. Goff's 915^ Argyll- shire Highlrs., 335 ; H. Gordon Robley and P. J. Aubin's Princess Louise's A. and S.H.). 1846-7, served in Kaffir war. 1848, Oct. 13, Maj. 1855-58, served in Greece, making a perfectly sanitary camp for the reg. at Salamis Bay. 1858, Sep. 30, Bt. Lt. Col. 1860, Aug. 31, Col. 1859-64, was the means "of restoring to the gist Ft. its original Highland designation and dress, tartan trews taking the place of the more airy kilt ... he did not cease his solicitations until they resulted in complete success in 1864 . . . A voluminous correspondence between Col. Gordon and the War Office shows clearly his ability, enthusiasm, perseverance, intense nationality, and love for his regiment" (Scott Keltic's Scottish Highlands, n. 744-51). 1870, Jan 28, ret. h.p. (Hart's A.L., 1840-71). Second son of Alexander, of Auchlunies and Ellon, 197; /> at Auch- lunies, 1813, Dec. 17 ; educated at Rainham, Kent, Edinburgh Acad. and (Edinburgh) Royal Military Acad.; tn. 1863, Sep. 19, at St. Olave's, York, his kinswoman Katherine Alicia (b. 1825), 2nd dau. of Francis Beynon Hackett, of Moor Hall, Warvvicksh., grandson of Thomas and Lady Mary Horton of Howroyde Hall, Yorksh. (W.O., Offs. Mrges., 1862-8, P.R.O. ; G.M., N.S., vol. 15, p. 636) ; d. s.p. 1870, Jul. 27, at Ellon Castle ; bnr. in St. Mary's Church there. J. M. Bulloch described Gordon in Huntly Express, 1907, Feb. 15; portrait at age of 16 by Sir J. Watson Gordon; picture of sinking of the "Abercrombie Robinson," by Thomas Hemy, shown in Royal Academy, 1911, reproduced in the Graphic, 1911, Aug. 26. 60 HOUSE OF GORDON. 284. Bertrand Gorges Reginald. 1900, Jan. 20, and Lt. R. War- wicksh. Reg.; Aug. 4, Lt. Served in S. African War, 1902, Mar.-May, operations in Transvaal (Queen's Medal with clasp). 1905, Aug. 21 1908, Apr. 6, serving with King's Afr. Rif. 1908, Jan. 18, Capt. ; May 20, Capt., Gordon Highlrs. ; Oct. 5, Supt. of Gymnasia, Amballa (A.L., 1900-10). Youngest son of James Rollings, of Auchendolly, 817 ; b. 1880, Nov. 7 ; m., 1904, Ethel Ives Emily Zukoska, elder dau. of late Col. Arnold, Roy. W. Kent Reg., step-dau. of Maj. Westmorland, Warwicksh. Reg. 285- Bryan. 1907, Apr. 16, S. Lt., R. Ind. Marine; b. 1885, Jun. 25. 286- Bryce. 1866, Nov. 24, Asst. Apoth., Ind. Sub. Med. Dept. (Bom- bay). 1877, Master Refiner, G.P. Factory, Kirkee. 1880, Apr. 2, Apoth., 2nd Class. 1885, Apr. 2, ist Grade. 1888, Jul. 3, pensioned (I.A.L., 1877-89). M.R.C.S., 1881, L.R.C.P. Lond., 1886. 287- C. 1804, Apr. 25, Lt., Aberdeensh. (ssth) Mil. (Grenadiers) (Innes's yd Gordon Highlrs,, 19). 288- Carlos Pedro. 1870, May 14, Lt., Aberdeensh. Mil. (3rd Batn. Gordon Highrs.) (L.G., pt. 4, p. 2698). 1872, Aug. 10, ret. (ibid., pt. 3, p. 3530, Innes's Aberdeensh. Mil.). Eldest son of Carlos Pedro, of Wardhouse ; b. 1844, Jul. 27 ; m. 1871, Sep. 18, at Madrid, his cousin, Rosa de Aristigui, youngest dau. of the Count of Mirasol, and had three sons; d. v.p. at Madrid, 1876, Mar. 31 (Bulloch's Gordons of Wardhouse and Beldorney, 55). Brother of Joseph Maria, 1080. 288a. Cedric Foskett. 1910, Oct. 5, 2nd Lt., N. Staff. Reg. (A.L., 1911). D. 1890, Aug. 7. 289. Charles, 1st Earl of Aboyne. 1676, May 29, Capt., Mil. Troop of Horse, in Shire of Kincardine and Marischal's part of the Shire of Aberdeen, in place of Viscount Arbuthnot (Scotland Warrant Book, in. P.R.O.). Fourth son of George, 2nd Marquis of Huntly. 1660, Sep. 10, created Earl of Aboyne: keen supporter of Charles II.; d. 1681, Mar.; brother of Lewis, 3rd Marquis of Huntly, 1089 (Bulloch's Earls of Aboyne, 6-14). 290. Charles. 1684, Ens., Edinburgh Town Guard; quarrelled with Sir Adam Blair, Yr. of Carberry (Fountainhall's Hist. Notes ; Louisa Graeme's Or and Sable, 189). 1685, Ens. in Capt. Graeme's Company (Mackenzie Decreets, vol. 88). Son of John, VIII. of Braco (in the Garioch), a cadet of the Haddo Gordons; m. 1686, Mar. 21, Dame Margaret Kennedy, alive 1699, Mar. 30; last of his line (Balbithan MS. 55 ; Huntly Express, 1909, Apr. 9). 291- Charles. 1693, Aug. i, Ens., Col. Mackay's Ft., com. dated GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 6 1 Eppeyen. 1695, Aug. 20, wounded at assault of Terra Nova, Namur (Dalton's A.L., in. 342, 395). 292- Charles. 1696, Capt., Col. Lauder's Ft., co-respondent in a divorce suit of John Grant, of Ballindalloch, against Anna Leslie (printed in the Banff shire Herald, 1910, Oct. i). Son of Patrick, of Laichie, 1129 ; ' Rachel Gordon, heiress of Aber- geldie (House of Gordon, i. (94); Bulloch's Gordons in Minmore, 10, n). 293. Charles. 1697, Jun. 24, Adj., ist Batn. Scots, Ft. Gds., dated at Cockleberg. 1702, Aug. 25, com. renewed at Windsor. 1702-6, ist Adj. (Dalton's A.L., iv. 174, v. 219). 294- Charles. 1702, Sep., Ens., "went to Portugal with the first forces went out of Ireland, a sister son of Generall M'Key's ". 1703, Jun., member of a club in Dublin formed by Lewis Gordon of Aikenhead (Bulloch's Strange Adventures of Lewis Gordon, 27). 295- Charles. 1708, Sep. 3, Ens., ist Ft. 1710, Lt. ; serving in 1728- 30 (Dalton's A.L., v. 63, 323; MS. A.L., 1709, 1715, p. 34, 1730, p. 53, P.R.O.). Youngest son of George (?), of Muirack ; d. 1735 ; will dated 1734, Sep. 26; proved 1735, Dec. 31 (Edin. Test. Prerog. Wills, Dublin); left Muirack to his nephews George James and Alexander Henry, sons of his brother Alexander, 134. 296- Charles. 1715, Capt. (probably only mercantile marine), in Arnhall, Fettercairn ; went to Holland. 1735, Nov. i, made his will (J. M. Bulloch in The Rabbling of Deer, Book of Buchan, 197, 206). Brother of Anne, whose son John Stewart in. Jean, dau. of Robert, 1186- 297- Charles. 1720, Ens., Cadogan's (4th) Ft. (MS. A.L., 1736, p. 7, P.R.O.). 1737, Jan. 21, Lt., ist Ft. Gds. (A.L., 1740, Roy. Unit. Serv. lust. ; MS. A.L., 1742-3, pp. 27, 143; W.O. Notifications, P.R.O.). 1743, Apr. 22, Capt., Lord Harry Beauclerk's (48th) Ft. (S.M., v. 199, 343). 1744, Maj., Cotterell's (49th) Marines. 1745, May i, Lt. Col. and Capt., 6th Marines 1749-50, h.p., 8/6 per diem (MS. A.L., 1742-3, pp. 27, 143, P.R.O. ; Quarters of the Army in Ireland, 1744-52 ; Succession of Colonels, 1744-5 ; List of Re- duced Offs. H. M. Land Forces 6 Marines, 1749-50). 1 755, Mat. 25, Lt. Col., Marines at Chatham, then being raised (MS. A.L., 1752, pt. 2, p. 236, P.R.O.). 1758, Apr. 13, d. at Chatham (S.M., vol. 28, p. 197). His widow, Esther, granted pension of 40 from 1758-67, when she presumably d. or m. (W.O., Wid. Pensions, Appln. Papers (Marines), P.R.O.). 298- Charles. 1726, Dec. 25, Cornet, Earl of Stair's (6th) Dgns. ; serving in 1730 (MS. A.L., 1730, p. 22 ; W.O. Notifications, P.R.O.). 62 HOUSE OF GORDON. 299. Charles. 1735, May, 9, Surg. Mate, R.N., " Kent". 1736, Apr. 14, "Torbay" (Adm. Offs. Appt. by N. Board, P.R.O.). 300- Lord Charles. 1741, Apr. 25, Cornet, Wade's Horse. 1745, Apr. 25 or Jun. 8, Capt., Loudon's Ft. (W.O. Notifications, MS. A.L., 1742-3, p. 206, P.R.O.), to which he was unable to complete his company, owing to "a very strict punctiliousness of honour" as "he wou'd follow no recruit- ing arts : he wou'd take none but that were in a manner volunteers and quite willing to "list" (Sir John Gordon of Invergordon's Correspondence). 1746, Mar. 25, he and some fellow officers captured and wounded 156 officers, soldiers and sailors from the rebel ship " Hazard " which had been chased into Tongue Bay, by H.M.S. "Sheerness" with 12,000 in five chests (G.M., xvi. 207), an exploit with which Gen. John Reid credited himself in 1794 (Lady Tullibardine's Mil. Hist, of Perthshire, I. 388). 1747-8, h.p., Lord Loudon's Reg. being disbanded. Third son of Alexander, 2nd Duke of Gordon ; b. 1721 ; d. 1780, Apr. 26, at Bainfield, near Edinburgh ; will proved 1790, Sep. 17 (Banff shire Advertiser, 1911, Mar. 16). Brother of Lord Adam, 92, and Lord Lewis, 1090- 301. Charles. 1757, Oct. 7, Ens., 3131 Ft. 1758, 7oth Ft. (A.L., 1758; W.O. Notifications; W.O., A.L., 1758, MS. note, P.R.O.). 302- Charles. 1759, Sep. 4, Lt., Earl of Sutherland's Highlrs. (A.L., 1760-3). 1779, Feb. 8, or Jul. 24, Capt., Sutherland Fencibles (L.G., A.L., 1779-82; W.O. Notifications, P.R.O.). Probably "Capt. Charles, of Pulrossie," Parliamentary Voter, 1788 (Sir C. E. Adam's Political State of Scotland, p. 341), together with his three sons John, Yr. of Pulrossie, 920, George, 508, and William, 1405 (Bulloch's Gordons of Einbo, 87-91.) 303- Charles. 1759, Oct. 13, Lt., 8gth Ft. (raised by Alexander, 4th Duke of Gordon, Oct. 1759, disbanded 1765). 1762, Mar. 3, Capt. Lt. 1764, Oct. 23, fought at Buxar, Gen. Hector Munro particularly recom- mending Charles Gordon, 8gth Ft., "my A.D.C., for his brave and spirited behaviour ; this officer had his horse shot under him in the action " (Philip- part's E. India Mil. Col., n. 87). 1765, h.p. 1767, Apr. 13 or 28, Capt., nth Ft. (L.G.). 1776, May 11, Maj., 3ist Ft. 1778, Oct. 24, Lt. Col. 77th Ft. or Atholl Highlanders (ibid.). 1783, Feb. 28, Bt. Col.; the regiment re- fused to sail to India, and the incident created a great scandal, which was discussed in Parliament (Stewart's Highlanders, n. 167 ; Lady Tullibardine's Mil. Hist, of Perthsh., i. 70-8, 413; G.M., vol. 53, p. 89; Maidment's Scotish Ballads, 1859, pp. 236-244). 1783, Mar. n, Lt. Col., 6ist Ft. (L.G., p. 255 ; S.M., vol. 45, p. 167 ; A.L., 1760-9). GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 63 Second son of William, I. of Sheelagreen, cadet of Cairnburrow ; bap. 1741, Jul. 23; 1788, Oct. 20, sold Sheelagreen; d. unm. 1789. Brother of John, 898 ; uncle of Charles, 309. Portrait of Gordon and his officers done in silhouette, now in possession of 2nd Middlesex Reg. and reproduced in the Graphic, 1910, Aug. 20. 304- Charles. 1761, Jul. 18, Lt. Fireworker, Art, H.E.I.C.S. (Bombay) ; d, at Tellicherry (Col. F. W. M. Spring's List of Bombay Art. Offs., 69). 305- Hon. Charles. 1766, Jul. 26, Ens., 53rd Ft.; Sep. 29, leave of absence for six months. 1769, Aug. 2,Capt., 66th Ft. (A.L., 1767-72; W.O., Notifications, Leave of Absence, P.R.O.). Fourth son of William, 2nd Earl of Aberdeen, and his third wife, Anne, dau. of Alexander, 2nd Duke of Gordon ; b. 1745 ! d.umn. at Aberdeen, 1771, Dec. 13 (S.M., vol. 33, p. 671). Brother of Hon. Cosmo, 384, and Hon. William, 1397- 306- Sir Charles. 1775, Dec. 2, or 1776, May 14, Lt., ist Batn. 7151 Ft., having assisted in raising men for the reg. (previously Ens., Dutch Service); served in America. 1778, Apr. 7, Capt, 26th Ft. 1782, Apr. 3, Maj., 83rd Ft. (S.M., vol. 38, p. 342, vol. 40, p. 223, vol. 44, p. 335). 1783, Apr. 17, Bt. Lt. Col. ; h.p. 1787, Sep., accompanied the Duke of Bruns- wick to Holland, greatly assisting in the capture of Amstelveen, which won him the Prussian Order of Military Merit then carrying with it knightly rank in England (G.M., vol. 55, p. 1066). 1787, Dec. 25, Lt. Col., 4ist Ft. 1790, returned to England ; Nov. 15, Col. in America only. 1791-2, again served under the Duke of Brunswick. His ambition to learn his profession thoroughly by service on the continent is expressed by him in a series of interesting letters to Sir Robert Keith, Brit. Ambassador at Vienna, Lord Cornwallis, Foreign Minister, and Pitt, 1783-93, preserved in British Museum (Add. MSS. 28,063; 28,065; 35. S z8 ; 35>5 2 9 ; 35-S3 6 ; 35.539; 35,540; 35,543; Chatham Papers, Bundle 139, P.R.O. : summarised by J. M. Bulloch in Aberdeen Free Press, 1904, Sep. 15 ; and Weekly Journal, 1911, Mar. n, Apr. 7). 1793, embarked with Grenadiers of the 4ist Ft. for the W. Indies and, pending arrival of the Duke of Kent from Canada, placed in command of a brigade, particularly distinguished himself at Cas de Navire, and capture of Martinique, and St. Lucia ; appt. Govr. of that Island, with rank of Brig. Gen. ; tried by Court Martial for levying illegal exactions from inhabitants of some of the French W. Indian captured islands. On the assembly of the Court it was found that owing to several members having died, their number had sunk below the legal minimum. A second Court was unable to proceed for a similar reason. A third Court sentenced Gordon 64 HOUSE OF GORDON. to be cashiered, but this sentence was not confirmed by Comr. in Chief in W. Indies, nor by authorities at home, and although he was blamed for being indiscreet, was allowed to retire by sale of his commission more than a year after the holding of the Court Martial. " There is little doubt that he should never have been tried ; on his retirement he was continually employed on missions of secrecy by the British Government, for he was a no less able diplomat than he was a brilliant soldier" (Lomax's ^ist Ft., pp. 367-8, por- trait facing p. 28; A.L., 1777-95). Third son of Charles, XII. of Abergeldie ; d. unm. in London, 1835, Mar. 26 (D.N.B. ; House of Gordon, i. (98)-(ioo)). Brother of Alexander Sinclair, 235, Peter, 1150, and William, 1410- 307- Charles (sometimes called Charles Edward). 1778, Apr. 14, or Sep. 26, Lt., N. Fencibles (suggested to the Duke of Gordon by James Wemyss of Wemyss) ; enlisted n men for the reg., being attacked when recruiting at St. Sair's Fair, Aberdeensh., Jul. 8 ; assisted Capt. Finlason as Paymaster; Sep., comdg. the left wing of "Duke of Gordon's Coy. at Fort George " (Gordon Castle Papers). 1782, May 29, Capt. ; Jun. 25, Capt., g6th Ft. (A.L., 1778-82). 1793, Jun. 22, Capt. Lt. and Paymaster, N. Fencibles (L.G., 518). 1794, Feb. 17 or Aug. 26, Capt. (L.G., 864). 1798, Mar. 15, Paymaster, and Batn., ist Ft. (L.G., 237). 1803, Jul. 23, re-appt. (L.G., 922; W.O. Notifications, P.R.O.). 1809, describes himself " formerly of N. Fencibles, aged 60, suffering from general debility and failing sight" (W.O., Offs. Services, P.R.O.). 1828, gives " his age at entry in 1798, as 48, stationed at Cork, Marlborough, and Gloucester, always Paymaster; placed on h.p. 1812, Dec. 25, owing to bad health, with a Medical Board Certificate from the Gloucester district, unfit for service, 79 years of age, resident at Gordonhall, Aberdeenshire " (ibid. ; A.L., 1794-1833). Second son of John, of Beldorney and Wardhouse ; b. 1750, Feb. 14; 1769, succeeded his brother Alexander Maria (who was shot at Brest as a spy) as laird ofWardhouse and Beldorney ; /;/. (i) 1773, Apr. 22,at Slains Castle, Charlotte, only dau. of Hon. Charles Boyd, son of 4th Earl of Kilmarnock, brother of i5th Earl of Erroll ; in. (2) 1781, Dec. 5, at Aberdeen, Catherine dau. of Maj. James Mercer of Auchnacant, successfully raising a divorce action against her and Lt. Col. John Woodford, brother-in-law of the 4th Duke of Gordon, 1797, Jan. 5-6 (Edin. Com. Consistorial Processes, xxm. 663 and printed in Htmtly Express, 1911, Mar. 31). He had, with nine other children, Charles Edward, 352, and Sir James Alexander, 783- Gordon d. 1832, Dec. 23, at Gordonhall (Bulloch's Gordons of Wardhouse and Bel- dorney, 31-6.) GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 65 308- Charles. 1779, Jul. 29, Ens., and Ft. 1782, Jan. 7, or Feb. 23, Lt., Capt. Francis Carleton's Independent Coy. (L.G., No. 12272). 1784, Feb. 2, res. (A.L., 1782; Col. Davis's 2nd Ft., vi. 105). 309- Charles. 1781, May 26, Ens., 77th Ft. (Atholl Highlrs.). 1783, Jan. 22 or 28, Lt. ; 1783, h.p. (L.G., No. 12,410; A.L., 1782-98; W.O. Notifications, P.R.O.). 1798, name erased in MS. (W.O., A. L., P.R.O.). The Duke of Atholl calls him (Lady Tullibardine's Mil. Hist, of Perthshire, 1660- 1902, i. 78) a nephew of Charles, 303, but the relationship is not clear. 310- Charles. 1793, Feb - 8 > or Oct - 5. Ens -> 76th Ft. (L.G., 877). 1794, Dec. 10, or 1795, Sep. 8, Lt. (L.G., 924). 1804, Apr. 19, d. on the "Harriett," Indiaman, on his passage to England from Bengal (A.L., 1794- 1804; G.M., vol. 74, p. 596). Son of Rev. Lewis, Drainie, Edintore family (House of Gordon, n. (404)). Brother of John, 935, Lewis, 1094, and Robert, 1224- 311- Charles. 1795, Feb. 14, Lt., Aberdeen Vols. (L.G., 147); Jun. 21 or 22, given charge of the new Colours presented by Alexander Allardyce, M.P., on the Links, Aberdeen (Abd. your.). 1797, May u, or 16, Capt. (L.G., 434; W.O. Notifications, P.R.O.; Sinclair's A berdcen Vols., 47). 312- Charles. 1796, Jan. 9, Ens., N. Fencibles (L.G., 39). 313, Charles. 1796, Jun. 26, Mid., R.N., "Caesar," Channel; Nov. 28, discharged ; Nov. 29, " Impetueux," Channel. 1797, Apr. 20, discharged ; Apr. 21, " Virginie," Baltic and E. Indies. 1798, Sep. 18, discharged; Sep. 20, "Suffolk," E. Indies. 1799, Jun. 12, Lt. (Act.), " La Forte," E. Indies and Red Sea. 1801, Jun., shipwrecked in Jedda Harbour. 1802, Mar. 3, passed as Lt., aged 21 (Adm., Lts. Passing Certif., P.R.O.). 1802, Mar. u, Lt., "Diamond," Channel; Nov. n, "Venerable," Portsmouth Harbour. 1803, May 30, "Dreadnought," Channel; Jul. 1806, May, Signal Lt., "Villede Paris," Flagship of Hon. William Cornwallis, Channel. 1806, May, Comdr., "St. Lucia" sloop, Antigua. 1807, May, captured; May, Comdr., "L'Eclair," Chatham; Dec. 21, Post Capt. 1808, Jan. i, h.p.; Jul. 30, "Caroline" frigate, one of a squadron employed at the destruction of more than eighty piratical vessels at Ras-al-Khyma and other ports in the Persian Gulf, rendering most effectual assistance to his Senior Off., Capt. Wain- wright. 1810, Feb., discharged; Apr., "Ceylon " frigate (40 guns) ; Sep. 18, taken off the Isle of France after a violent intermittent three hours' night action by the French ships, " Venus," 44 guns, 380 men, and " Victor," 16 guns; rescued the same day by the " Boadicea " and "Otter" brig. The " Ceylon," on quitting Madras, was 47 men short of complement, but she had there embarked 100 soldiers, part of whom were to serve as marines, so I 66 HOUSE OF GORDON. that, including Maj. Gen. Abercromby and his staff, she had about 295 per- sons on board at the beginning of the action. Her loss was 10 killed, 5 dangerously, 8 (including Capt. Gordon) severely wounded, and 18 slightly wounded. After the French "Venus" frigate abandoned the "Ceylon," on the approach of the " Boadicea " in the afternoon of the same day, Capt. Gordon returned on board his own vessel from the " Venus " and hoisted the English colours. Reporting the capture of his ship, Gordon wrote, Sep. 22, from St. Paul's, Island of Bourbon, to R. Adm. Drury : I have to inform your Excellency, that agreeably to your orders, I proceeded towards the Island of Bourbon, and on lyth inst., being in expectation of falling in with the blockading squadron off Port Louis, I reconnoitred that harbour and estimated the enemy's force at seven frigates and one large corvette. Not finding the squadron, I bore up at noon for Bourbon. At one o'clock, two of the enemy's ships were observed coming out of port, and soon dis- covered to be in chase of H.M. Ship ; the headmost gained fast, and the sternmost slowly. I continued under the same sail, endeavouring to draw them as far as possible, which also tended to extend the distance of the chasing ships. At 15 minutes past twelve midnight, on the enemy's coming alongside, I found her to be a frigate of the largest class. After a severe con- flict of r hour to min., she hauled off and dropped astern, which I concluded was to wait her consort's coming up. Finding the great superiority of force I encountered (having drawn my conclusion of the enemy's force before dark), I lost not a minute in repairing my rigging, which was much cut, and made sail in hopes of reaching the island. At 2, descried the enemy's second ship at 2.15 the headmost coming alongside. I shortened sails to the top-sails and renewed the action ; at 4 I had the satisfaction to see her mizen-mast and three top-masts go by the board, a few minutes afterwards the " Ceylon's " fore and main-top-mast fell. At this time, H.M. Ship being unmanageable, had suffered severely, the rigging and sails being cut to pieces, which entirely precluded all further manoeuvre. The action was maintained and continued with great spirit. At 5 a.m. the enemy's fore and main-masts standing with the assistance of his fore-sail enabled him to wear close under our stern, and take a raking position on our lee-quarter. H.M. Ship lying an unmanageable wreck, I directed the mizen-top-sail to be cut away and endeavoured to set a fore-stay-sail, in hopes of getting the ship before the wind, but without effect. The second ship having opened her fire, with the great advantage the enemy had by having both his ships under command, enabled him to take and keep his raking position, and pour in a heavy and destructive fire, while H.M. Ship could only bring a few guns to bear. In the shattered and disabled state of H.M. Ship, a retreat was impossible. The superiority of the enemy's heavy and destructive fire left me no hopes of success. Reduced to this distressful situation, feeling the firmest conviction that every energy and exertion was called forth, under the influence of the strongest impressions I had discharged my duty, and upheld the honour of H.M. arms, feeling it a duty I owed to the officers and crew, who had nobly displayed that bravery which is so truly their characteristic, when I had lost all hopes ol saving H.M. Ship, to prevent a useless effusion of blood, I was under the painful necessity of directing a light to be shown to the second ship, as a signal that we had struck. I think it a duty I owe to Capt. Ross, 6gth Reg., to thus publicly acknowledge the able support I received from him and his party of men, who were acting as Marines for the time being (G.M., vol. 81, p. 171, vol. 98, pt. i, p. 487). GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 67 1810, Sep., discharged, tried by Court Martial, honourably acquitted of all blame, with his offs. and crew ; Dec. 10, h.p. 1851, ret. 1853, Mar. 5, V. Adm., res. h.p. list. 1858, Jan. 20, Adm. (A dm. Offs. Services, 1817 : H.P. Lists, P.R.O. : N.L., 1802-61 : John Marshall's R.N. Biog., Supp., i. 283-5 ; O'Byrne's Nav. Biog. Die. ; Boase's Mod. Eng. Biog. ; Laird Clowes' Navy, vi. 545). Younger son of Francis Grant, 456; b. 1781 ; entered R. Nav. Acad., 1792, Dec. 19 ; m. 1818, Nov. 20, at the Brit. Embassy, Brussels, Ann, elder dau. of Lt. Gen. nth Lord Blayney (S.M., vol. 3, N.S., p. 587), and had Jane (only child), who m. (i) 1840, Feb. 5, at Tidenham, Glos., Rev. James Henry Scudamore Burr (1816-52) son of Gen. Daniel Burr of Alder- maston (Burke's Landed Gentry, 1886, i. 259) and had two two sons and a dau. ; (2) 1853, Jan. 7, Rev. Francis Lewis, of St. Pierre, Monmouth ; and (3) Capt. Roland (ibid.). 1840, Jul. 4, C.B. Gordon d. 1860, Oct. 2, at i, Duke Street, Bath (G.M., N.S., vol. 9, p. 564). Lady Lytton calls him " that kind friend of my childhood " (Louisa Devey's Life of Lady Lytton, 365). 314- Charles. 1797, Mar. 25, "Clerk to be Chaplain," 2nd Dgns. (Scots Greys), "vice Owen, who retires" (L.G., 272; W.O. Notifications, P.R.O. ; A.L., 1797, MS. note; W.O. A.L., 1797, MS. note, P.R.O.). 315- Charles. 1797, May n or 16, Capt., Mearns Vols. (L.G., 433; W.O. Notifications, P.R.O.). 316- Charles. 1798, Feb., i, Cornet, 23rd Lt. Dgns. (L.G., 689); June i, Lt. 1802, Aug. 14, Capt., 6oth Ft. 1804, ret. (ibid., 841 ; A.L., 1799- 1801 ; W.O. A.L., 1804, MS. note, P.R.O.). 317. Charles. 1799, Mar. 9, ist Lt., Wear Gifford Vols. (L.G., 218). 318. Charles. 1800, Cadet, H.E.I.C.S. (Madras). 1801, Jul. 2, Lt., nth N.I. 1804, May, 25, d. at Elechpore, Madras (E.I. Reg.). Sixth son of James, of'Croughly; b. 1782, Sep. 25, bap. Sep. 27, at Kirkmichael, Banffsh. ; nominated for H.E.I.C.S., by David Scott (7.0. Rec. ; Croughly Book, 70). Brother of George, 515, James, 755, John, 917, Robert, 1215, and William Alexander, 1474- 319-20. Charles. 1803, Jul. 18, Lt., Aberdeensh. Mil. (L.G., 1051). 321- Charles. 1803, Nov. 24, Capt., Aberdeen Vols., 2nd Reg. (L.G., 1623; List of Offs. Mil. & Vols., 1807, p. 3, P.R.O.). 322- Charles. 1803, Nov. 29, Ens., Roxburghsh. Vols., 2nd Batn. (L.G., 1650). 1804, Mar. 24, Qr. Mr. (ibid., 343). 323. Hon. Sir Charles. 1803, Oct. 6, Troop of Vol. Cav. (comd., if not raised, by his uncle, Hon. William, 1397) (L.G., 1353); Dec. 31, Ens. and Lt., 3rd Ft. Gds. 1808, Aug. 6, Capt., 83rd Ft.; Aug. n, Lt and 68 HOUSE OF GORDON. Capt, 3rd Ft. Gds. (ibid., 1062). 1809-10, served in Spain and Portugal as A.D.C., to Duke of Wellington : "brought intelligence from Soult's head- quarters that peace had been concluded between the French and Austrians, being present when this was announced to Soult ; Eng. Papers to Oct. 2, 1809, affirm the contrary, Soult's news are not generally credited " (Extract from Maj. Gen. Sir Alexander Dickson's Diary, Dickson MSS. Series C., 105, 1809, Oct. 27). Two years later, Gordon, who was in French headquarters, Sep. 26, offered to lay a wager that the Moniteur would mention that some guns had been taken, but would omit the sequel to the story; " Lies published in the Moniteur about the expedition to relieve Ciudad Rodrigo : Marmonttook four guns, Sep. 25, 1811 (El Bodon) ; but forgets to say that we re-took the only two which he had taken fora moment" (Wellington's Despatches, v. 447). 1812, Apr. 9, Capt., 3rd Ft.; May 27 or 29, K.C.B. 1813, Jun. 9, Maj., 2nd Greek Lt. Inf. 1814, h.p. 1815, Nov. 16, D.Q.M.G. to troops at St. Helena, Bt. Lt. Col. (L.G., 2350). 1820, Sep. 14, Maj., 8ist Ft. (ibid., 1798). 1821, Aug. 9, 93rd Ft. 1822, Dec. 26, Lt. Col. 1826, Mar. 23, h.p. 1828, Nov. 25, Lt. Col., 42nd Highlrs. (A.L., 1804-36 ; Philippart's Mil. Col., v. 122; R. H. Burgoyne's gyd Ft., 383). Fourth son of George Lord Haddo, 510, and grandson of 3rd Earl of Aberdeen: b. 1790 Jul. 5; d. 1835, Sep. 30, at Geneva (G.M., vol. iv. p. 667, Scots Peerage, i. 93). 324- Charles. 1894, Cadet, H.E.I.C.S. (Bengal) ; probably Ens. Charles, Aberdeensh. Mil., appt. before 1805, Apr. i, to H.E.I.C.S. (L.G., 797). 1805, Sep. 21, Lt., 3rd N.I. (E.I. Reg., 1805-8 ; S.M., vol. 69, p. 638). Son of Charles, of Blelack (1761-1806) and Jean Turner (1762-1823); b. 1786, bap., Mar. 19, Logic Coldstone ; nominated for H.E.I.C.S. by Sir William Bensley on recommendation of Lord Melville ; d. 1807, Nov. 14, at Berhampore (I.O. Rec. : Abd. your.). 325- Charles. 1808, Jun. 14, Ens., Aberdeensh. Mil. (L.G., 1109). 326- Charles. 1808, Sep. 24, Lt., East Chudleigh (2nd) Devonsh. Mil. (L.G., 1809, p. 1100). 1809, Aug. 31, Capt. (ibid., 1810, p. 407). 327- Charles. 1809, Apr. 19, Qr. Mr. and Batn. Clerk, ist (Highland) Edinburgh Mil. (L.G., 624). 328- Charles. 1809, Jun. 22, Ens., 93rd Ft. 1812, Oct. 15, Lt. 1810, Jan. 15 1814, Aug. 5, served at Cape of Good Hope. 1814, Sep. 18 1815, May 23, in Louisiana, taking part in three different attacks upon American lines before New Orleans, Dec. 28, Jan. i, and Jan. 8, when severely wounded in left cheek; received a year's pay as gratuity. 1828, Feb. 28, Capt. 1841, ret. f.p. 1854, Nov. 28, Maj.; "considered himself fit to serve and ready in GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 69 charge of subdivision of the Pensioners Force of the Country, for which his former services render him quite competent and with the Bt. rank of Lt. Col. to which he was entitled on restoration to active duty" (W.O., Offs. Services, 1829, 1854, P.R.O. ; A.L., 1810-67; Hart's A.L., 1840- 67). Son of William, of Clerkhill, 1405 5 b. 1791, Aug. 20, at Clerkhill, Farr, Sutherlandsh. ; living at Claremont Crescent, Edinburgh, 1854-66; d. suddenly, 1866, Aug. 26, at Harrogate (G.M., vol. 2, N.S., p. 557). 329- Charles. 1810, Jun. 19, Vol., ist Class, R.N., " Hussar," Baltic and E. Indies. 1811, Sep., served at reduction of Java. 1812, Aug. 18, " Modeste," E. Indies; Aug. 20, Mid., passage home. 1813, Mar. 12, Supy., "Thisbe," Thames; Apr. 12, " Bellerophon," Newfoundland; Dec. 24, "Royal Sove- reign" yacht, Thames. 1814, Mar. 16, " Erebus," rocket ship, Chesapeake and N. American Coast; Aug. i7-Sept. 6, actively employed in brilliant ex- pedition by Sir James Alexander Gordon against Alexandria on the Potomac (three men killed and fourteen wounded). 1815, May 16 " Larne," Channel; Jul., Master's Mate; Aug. 29, "Challenger," E. Indies. 1816, May 31, "Zebra," E. Indies. 1817, Feb. 5, passed as Lt. ; Apr. 15, Mid., "Ganymede," Mediterranean. 1818, Jul. 16, Lt. (act.) " Albion," Mediter- ranean ; Aug. 20, Lt., "Tagus," Malta. 1819, Jan. 12, "Active," Halifax and Mediterranean. 1822, Mar. 29, " Ariadne," Cape of Good Hope. 1826, Jan. 6, Comdr. 1827, Apr. 17, "Cadmus," S. America. 1828, Apr. 17, Post Capt., returned home. 1855, Jan. 22, R. Adm., h.p. 1865, Apr. 24, Adm., ret. (Adm. Indexes, Midshipmen, Lts. Passing Certif., P.R.O. ; N.L., 1814-76; John Marshall's R.N ', Biog., n. pt. 2, p. 29; O'Byrne's N. Biog. Die.; Boase's Mod. Eng. Biog.). Son of 5th Duke of Gordon (S.N. <>> Q., 2nd ser., iv. 58, 80) ; and half- brother of Alexander, 209; b. 1798 ; m. 1830, Mar. 10, at Gibston, Elizabeth (1812-43), second dau. of Andrew Macpherson of Gibston, her sister marry- ing General John Gordon, 962- " Capt. Charles Gordon, Huntly " and "Mrs. Captain Charles Gordon" were the names of tunes composed by William Marshall. They had Elizabeth, named after the last Duchess of Gordon, d. 1910, Mar. 8, at Old Quebec St., London (Times); Margaret, alive in Aberdeen 1910; Susan, alive in Crieff, 1910. Admiral Gordon d. 1876, May 18, at Huntly, aged 78. He was a tar of the old school and known to everyone. He occupied a front seat in the parish church and during sermon could often be seen taking a small round looking-glass from his pocket, and examining the state of his tongue. No old tar passed through the town without calling on the Admiral, and tasting his Jamaica rum, the 7O HOUSE OF GORDON. remark made by Jack generally being, "That's rare stingo, sir; by God it bites" (Huntly Express, 1876, May 20; 1909, Jan. 22). 330- Charles. 1809, May 29, Surgeon, " Northampton " (extra ship), H.E.I.C.S. 1810, Sep. 21, journal returned (7.0. Rec.). 331- Charles. 1812, May 19, Lt., 3rd Roy. E.I. Vols. (L.G., 930). 332- Charles. 1814, Chaplain, Mil., h.p. (A.L., 1814). 333- Charles. 1814, Mar. 9, Ens., 93rd Ft. 1816, Feb. 25, h.p. 1832, Mar. 6, h.p. cancelled upon receiving commuted allowance (L.G., 498 ; A.L., 1815-33). Second son of Thomas, in Achnamoine, Kildonan, Ross-sh. Sage (Memo- rabilia Domcstica, 133-4) states that, while on military duty at Portsmouth, Gordon in. Miss Russell ; after his father's death they went to reside on the farm at Achnamoine ; on their way they spent two days at Kildonan Manse : Mrs. Gordon, who knew nothing of the accommodations and privations of the country, on the morning previous to their departure from Sage's father's house, asked Mrs. Sage what sort of a domicile might be found there, and whether it was like the Manse. Mrs. Sage, pointing very emphatically to a long straggling turf house which might be seen from the windows of an upper room, said " It is like that, but scarcely so good". The poor Anglo- Saxon burst into tears and exclaimed " Mercy on me," but checking herself added, " Well, domestic happiness is as sweet even in a cot as in a palace " ; and she lived with her husband many years in the new turf house at Achnamoine very happily, for Charles Gordon built a better house, when he took possession of the farm, and lived there until the expiry of his lease. Afterwards he resided for a time at Avoch, Ross-shire, and later with his wife's relatives at Portsmouth. Sage (p. 282) says that Gordon had some feud or other on his hands every day of the year, but that his wife was universally esteemed; and that he had a son Ensign Hugh [unidentified]. Brother of Hugh, 667> n behalf of whose widow and children he wrote to the Sec. at War, 1832, Nov. 24, and 1833, Feb. 15, from Fareham, Hants (W.O., Letters Compass. Fund, P.R.O. Bulloch's Gordons in Sutherland, 92). 334. Charles. 1821, Jun. 16, Lt., S. Devon Mil. (List of Offs. Mil., Yco. Cav., & Vol. Inf., 1825, p. 18, P.R.O.). 335. Charles. 1825, Cadet, H.E.I.C.S. (Madras). 1826, Jan. 8, ;Ens., I3th N.I. ; Nov. 17, arrived at Madras. 1828, Mar. 31, leave to Masulipatam on s.c., for three months ; extended to Jul. 25, to enable him to rejoin his reg. 1830, Nov. 25, leave on s.c., Feb. 24, allowed to return to Europe on s.c. 1832, Mar. 8, Lt. 1835, Jan. 17, arrived back at Madras; Jan. 22, Qr. Mr. and Inter, of his Corps; Jan. 28, left for Vellore. 1837, Apr. 20 and May 8, Inter, to a general Court Martial at Moulmein. 1838, Feb. 5, D.A.Q.M.G., S. Mahratta Country. 1839, Feb. 13, directed to accompany the Comdr. in GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 71 Chief on a tour of inspection and review through Centre, Mysore and Southern Divisions of Army. 1840, D.A.Q.M.G., Doab Field Force. 1841, Jan. 8, Capt. ; Jan. 22, D.A.Q.M.G., Centre Div. 1844, Mar. 5 1854, Q. Mr. G., Hyderabad Subsidiary Force, serving H.H. the Subadar of the Deccan. 1851, Nov. n, Bt. Maj. 1853, Jan. 15, granted furlough to Europe. 1854, Nov. 16, Maj., 48th N.I. 1855, Feb. 14, ret. as Lt. Col. (E.I. Reg., 1826-56 ; 7.O. Rec.). Son of George, of Glentromie, 512; b. 1808, Apr. 28, at Leitcheston House, Rathven, Banffsh. ; educated privately and Mil. Acad., Edinburgh ; nominated for H.E.I.C.S., by Mr. Marjoribanks on recommendation of Lady Saltoun in 1825, his father then residing at Invertromie, Inverness-sh. ; ;;/. (1) 1834, Jessie McNab (b. 1813, d. 1843, Sep. 27) and had Eliza,/;. 1835, Sep. n, bap. Oct. 4 ; d. 1836, Jun. n, at Moulmein ; and Jane Frances, b. 1840, Oct. 26, bap. Nov. 25, at Bangalore, m. 1858, Jun. 3, at Glasgow, George M. Sandilands, Penang (G.M., 2nd N.S., vol. 5, p. 83). Gordon in. (2) 1871, Oct. 26, George (sic) Hogarth (b. 1829, Dec. 31), dau. of George Forbes of Springhill, Aberdeensh. Gordon d. 1875, May 26. Mrs. Gordon d. 1909, Apr. 15, at Millbrook House, Jersey (Morning Post). 336- Charles. 1827, Jul. 14. Capt., East Devon Legion Yeo. Cav. (L.G., 2012). 337. Charles. 1828, Feb. 21, Asst. Surg., nth Ft.; Mar. jy, 86th Ft. (L.G., 486, 680). 1829, Jul. 30, 92nd Ft. (ibid., 1596; A.L., 1829-32). Son of George, 508; d. 1831, Jun. 30, aged 24 (Stone in churchyard of St. Nicholas, Aberdeen). 338. Charles. 1835, Cadet, H.E.I. C.S. (Bengal). 1836, Mar. 5, arrived at Fort William, Mar. 16, appt. to do duty with 5oth N.I. at Dacca; Jun. 21, 6th N.I. ; Jun. 28, Ens., 74th N.I. 1837, Jul. 8, Lt. 1840, Mar. 7, furlough to Europe on s.c. till 1842, Oct. 7. 1843, Nov - 22 > Adj. (act.) Cavalry, Bundel- cund Legion. 1844, Mar. 29, Adj., Inf., Bundelcund Legion; Jun. 7, placed at own request at disposal of Comdr.-in-Chief. 1846, Jan. 29, Adj., 7th Depot Batn. ; Mar. 2, cancelled, but Apr. 5 Nov. i, permitted to do duty with 5oth N.I., at Allygurh. 1847, Dec. 15. Capt. 1854, Jan., furlough to Europe. 1856, Feb. 20, placed at disposal of H.M. Govt., under Brig.-Gen. Lord William Paulet, in the Bosphorus. 1857, Jan. 3, arrived back at Fort William ; May ii,*. by the mutineers at Delhi (E.I. Reg., 1836-58,7.0. Rec. (G.M., vol. 3, 2nd N.S., p. 224). Maj. H. E. S. Abbott, comdg. 74th N.I., wrote May 13 that Ens. Elton and the rest of the officers of the 74th N.I. were on the point of joining to march out with the detachment, when he heard a shot, and on looking round, saw Capt. Gordon fall dead (State Papers, Mil. Depl., India, i. 266). Mr. G. W. Forrest (Indian Mutiny, i. 48) states : 72 HOUSE OF GORDON. Maj. Abbott had given the order to march, and had scarcely got a hundred paces beyond the Cashmere Gate, at the main guard, Delhi, when he heard a brisk firing. He inquired what it meant, and some of the men replied, "The 38th men are shooting the European officers". He then ordered the men with him, about 100, to return to their assistance they replied: " Sir, it is useless, they are all killed by this time and we shall not save any one, we will not allow you to go back and be murdered". The men of the 74th were correct in their surmise; all the officers of the regiment had not passed the gate, when some men of the 38th seized and shut it, and then began tiring at the officers near them and at a group of ladies, who had escaped from their burning houses. . . . Capt. Gordon, 74th, threw up his arms, fell from his saddle, and died without a groan. Son of William, of Halmyre (descended from the Gordonstoun Gordons) and Mary Dunn; b. 1816, Mar. t, at Edinburgh; educated at Edin. Acad. ; nominated for H.E.I.C.S. by Rt. Hon. R. C. Ferguson on recommendation of his widowed mother in 1829, then living at 35 Drummond Place; m. 1842, Apr. 28, at Harrow-on-the-Hill, Charlotte (b. 1815, Dec. 7), dau. of Laurance Stoddart (G.M., vol. 17, N.S. p. 662) and had William, 1468. Mrs. Gordon d. 1908, Nov. 17, at Wethersfield Place, Essex, in her 93rd year (Times). Brother of Archibald, 263, and George, 551- 339- Charles. 1841, Dec. 14, Ens., g2nd Ft. 1843, Mar. 17, Lt. 1847, Jun. 22, Capt. 1849, ret. by sale of com. (Hart's A.L., 1842-50). Sixth son of John, of Cairnbulg, 971; & 1823, Oct. 20; m. 1849, Apr. 26, at Raemoir House, by Bishop William Skinner, Christian, only dau. of William Innes of Raemoir (St. Andrew's Reg., Abd.). Gordon d. 1853, May 17, at Pitlurg (G.M., vol. 40, N.S., p. 99). His wife d. s.p. 1891, Jul. 30, aged 91. 340- Charles. 1860, Apr. 9, Ens., i3th Sussex Rif. Vols. (L.G., pt. 2, p. 1478). 341. Charles, nth Marquis of Huntly. 1869, Oct. 28, Maj., ist Administrative Batn. Aberdeen Rif. Vols. (L.G., pt. 7, p. 6116). 1872, Apr. 9, Lt. Col. (ibid., pt. 2, p. 2149). 1876, Feb. 23, res. his com. ; Hon. Col., ist Administrative Batn., Kincardinesh. Rif. Vols. (ibid., pt. i, pp. 815-6). 1881, Capt., H.M. Hon. Corps, Gentlemen-at-Arms. Eldest son of Charles, toth Marquis by his second wife Mary Antoinette, dau. of Rev. William Peter Pegus ; b. at Orton Longueville, 1847, Mar. 5 ; succeeded 1868 ; in. 1869, Jul. 14, Amy, dau. of Sir William Cunliffe Brooks. Brother of Lord Douglas William Cope, 414, Lord Granville Armyne, 607, and Lord Lewis, 1098- 342-3- Charles Aberdeen. 1885, Dec. 5, Lt. Supy., gth Middlesex Rif. Vols. (L.G., pt. 6, p. 5872). 1887, Jan. 19, res. com. (ibid., pt. i, p. 277) ; Jun. 4, Lt., 3rd Batn. Northumberland Fus. Mil. (Newcastle) (A.L., 1888 Apr. '90). GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 73 Second son of Frederick (1835-1904), the founder of the well-known Gordon Hotels in London and elsewhere, who was a native of Ross, Hereford, though he claimed distant kinship with the Aboyne Gordons ; m. a German, Johanna Elizabeth Sophie - - ; d. 1902, Mar. 4, at Zollhaus, Hesse, where he was connected with the "Johannis" Springs, largely owned along with " Apollinaris," by his father. Brother of Frederick Harry Blake (Eric), 463, and Vivian, 1361- 344- Sir Charles Alexander. 1841, Jun. 8, Asst. Surg., 3rd Ft. 1843, Dec. 29, present with i6th Lancers at battle of Maharajpore (Bronze Star), of which he was one of the last survivors. 1846, Jul. 10, Surg. Med. Dept., in charge of a force in an expedition at Cape Coast Castle ; thanked in de- spatches. 1857-8, served in Indian campaign ; in medical charge of Frank's force in its advance to Lucknow, including actions of Chanda, Umeerpore, and Badshagungee ; present with loth Ft. at siege and capture of Lucknow ; had medical charge of Lugard's force, including relief of Azimghur, capture of Jugdespore and action of Chitowrah (C.B., Medal with clasp, twice mentioned in despatches). 1860, May n, Dep. Surg. Gen. 1860-1, had medical charge of force under Sir Charles Staveley left in occupation of Tientsin, China. 1870, Sep. 2, sent by War Dept. as Med. Comr. to French army, continued in Paris throughout siege and bombardment by German army ; elected Member of Council, Soc. de Secours aux Blesses, Hon. Member of Ambu- lances de la Presse, and of the Ambulance Evangelique ; on the occasion of three of the great sorties and battles around the walls, attached himself to the American Ambulance, and gave professional assistance to wounded in the field at, Oct. 21, Malmaison, Nov. 30, Champigny, Dec. 21, Drancy and Bourget. 1871, Jan. 19, present at the fourth great battle of Montretout, in order to observe the manner of working the Ambulance system ; for his services, the Provisional Govt. created him an Off., Legion of Honour. 1876, Mar. 22, Hon. Phys. to Queen Victoria. 1880, May 26, ret. ; Apr. i, granted reward for distinguished and meritorious services (Hart's A.L., 1842-1900; A.L., 1842 Jan. 1900). Son of William Alexander, 1474; ^. 1821; M.D. St. Andrews, and L.R.C.S. Edin., 1840, C.B., 1859, Q.H.P., 1876, K.C.B., 1897. Gordon was a voluminous writer, 26 books and pamphlets standing to his credit between 1847 and 1898, dealing with India (5), Burmah, China (3), Franco-Prussian war (2), Gold Coast, Madeira, cholera, army hygiene, hospitals, sanitation, Pasteurism, and vivisection. In 1898 he published his autobiography, Re- collections of Thirty-nine Years in the Army, with a portrait of himself by Bassano (London, 8vo, VIM. 320). Gordon in. 1850, Mar. 14, Annie, dau. K 74 HOUSE OF GORDON. of John Mackintosh of Torrich, Cawdor parish, and had Henry King, 650; Ashton Bostock, b. 1852, Sep. 5, bap. Oct 6, at Wuzeerabad, m. 1881, Feb. 22, Brig. Surg. Lt. Col. John Mackenzie and has issue ; Charles Alexander, b. 1854, Mar, 30, bap. Apr. 24, at Lahore, lost at sea 1873 > George Dawson, b. 1855, Oct. 7, bap. Oct. 24, at Simla, d. 1855, Dec. i ; Frederick Francis, b. 1857, Mar. 14, in Coutts's Bank, London; d. s.p. 1907, Nov. 20. Gordon d. 1899, Sep. yo(Times, Oct. 2) ; his widow d. 1910, Feb. 8 aged 84. 315- Charles Alexander Boswell. 1843, Apr. 21, Ens., 37th Ft. ; Jun. 13, Lt., g8th Ft. 1845, Jun. 14, Lt., 6oth Ft. Served as Vol., at first attack upon Mooltan, and 1848-9 through Punjaub campaign with ist Batn. 6oth, including Siege of Mooltan, battle of Goojerat, pursuit of Sikh army until its final surrender at Rawal Pindi, occupation of Peshawur, and attack and expul- sion of Ameer Dost Mahomed beyond Khyber Pass (Medal, two clasps). 1854, Jun. 6, Capt, 6oth Ft., 2nd Batn. 1855, J un - r ^57) J un -> A.A.G., Turkish Campaign (4th class, Medjidie). 1856, Jun. 6, Bt. Maj. 1860, Sep. 18, Maj. 1868, Jan. i, Bt. Lt. Col. 1871, Aug. 9, Lt. Col., 6oth Ft. 1876, Jan. 13, Bt. Col. 1877, Dec. 19, h.p. 1878, Jan. i 1879, Dec. 31, A.A. & Q.M.G., S. District. 1880, Jan. 11882, Apr. i, D.A. and Q.M.G., Malta. 1882, Apr. i, ret., Hon. rank Maj. Gen. 1883, Apr. i, reward for distinguished and meritorious services (Hart's A.L., 1844-96; A.L., 1844 J u '- '95)- Youngest son of Alexander, of Ellon, 197; b. 1823, Mar. 29, at Teddington, Middlesex; mat. Exeter Coll. Oxon., 1841, May 6; m. 1867, Mar. 2, at St. Nicholas Ch., Brighton, Everetta Rosa (b. 1840), dau. of Edward Johnston of Silwood Lodge, Berks, the witness being William Gordon (W.O., Offs. Mrges., P.R.O.). Gordon d. 1895, Jun. 12, at Northmoor Cottage, Bournemouth (Times, Jun. 17). 346- Charles Algernon. 1904, Mar. 12, 2nd Lt., Duke of Edinburgh's (Wilts) Mil. 3rd Batn. (A.L., 1904-6). Son of George Henry, 579- 347- Charles Austin. 1899, joined Imp. Lt. Horse on its formation at outbreak of S. African War ; present at engagements at Elandslaagte, Intombi Spruit and taking of gun by night with Maj. Karri-Davis, etc. ; in hospital at neutral camp with enteric when siege of Ladysmith was raised but rejoined on recovery, and accompanied reg. to Mafeking, receiving a com. for his dis- tinguished conduct. 1900, Dec. 17, accidentally injured at Johannesburg, and had to have his left leg amputated. Son of Charles, M.D. (King's Coll., Abd., 1850), Pietermaritzburg (d. 1904, Oct. 31), son of James, Ballater (House of Gordon, i. (106)) ; educated, Oxford. 348- Charles Cecil. 1890, Mar. 17, Lt., W. Suffolk (Cambridge) Mil., GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 75 3rd Batn. 1893, Apr. 26, and Lt., R. Scots. 1895, Sep. 9, Lt. (A.L., 1890 -Jul. '99). Son of James Henry, 802; b. 1871, Sep. 29, bap. Oct. 22, at Quilon, Madras, d. 1899, Mar. 31, at Poona. 349- Charles Cecil. 1905, Dec. 23, and Lt., Duke of Edinburgh's Own R.G.A. (Mil.). 1908, May 23, 2nd Lt, R.A. (A.L., 1906-10). Son of Charles, formerly of Aberdeen, now insurance manager at the Cape, and Elizabeth Grant, granddau. of John Gordon, the Glack, Glenlivet; grandson of Alexander (1818-74), quill-maker, Aberdeen, who m. Isabella Russell (1819-84) ; b. 1885, Nov. 28; family described byj. M. Bulloch in Fraserburgh Herald, 1910, Mar. i. 350- Charles David. 1811, Apr. 8, Capt., Surrey Mil., 2 nd Reg. (L.G., 874). Eldest son of David, XIV. of Abergeldie ; b. 1790, Oct. 30; in. 1819, Apr. 22, Marian (d. at Malvern, 1869, Jan. i), eldest dau. of Robert Phillips of Longworth, Hereford and left four daus. ; d. v.p. at Denmark Hill, 1826, Nov. 24 (House of Gordon, i. (104)). Brother of Robert, 1239; uncle of Charles Vincent, 377, Cosmo, 388, Dundas William, 420, Hugh Mackay, 673, and James Henry, 802- 351. Charles Douglas. 1862, Feb. 4, Cadet, R.A. 1864, Sep. 20, Lt. (List of Offs. R.A., 83; Hart's A.L., 1863-7). Youngest son of Charles Alexander, Lahore, Punjab; d. 1866, Jun. 15, at 3, Addison Gardens, Kensington, aged 22 (G.M., vol. 2, N.S., p. 270). 352- Charles Edward. 1801, Sep. 30, Cadet, R.A. 1803, Sep. 8, 2nd Lt. ; Dec. 6, ist Lt. 1812, Mar. 17, 2nd Capt. Served in Peninsula and France from 1813, May to end of war, including defence of Cadiz, siege of San Sebastian, passage of the Bidassoa and Nivelle, actions in front of Bayonne, Dec. 10-13, battle of Orthes, occupation of Bordeaux, subsequent affairs on the Dordogne, and investment of the fortress of Blaye (Medal, four clasps). 1826, Aug. 4, Capt. 1830, Jul. 22, Bt. Maj. 1839, Nov. 24, Lt. Col. 1851, Sep. 25, Col. (A.L., 1802-55; Hart's A.L., 1840-55). Fifth son of Charles, of VVardhouse, 307; b. 1786; in. 1815, Apr. i, Harriet Elizabeth (d. 1875, A P r - 6 ), e'dest dau. of Rev. G. Parke (G.M., vol. 85, pt. i, p. 466) ; and had three sons, one being Charles Edward Parke, 353-4, and a dau. Gordon d. 1854, Mar. 16, in a railway carriage between Stafford and Crewe (G.M., vol. 41, N.S., 532-3 ; Bulloch's Gordons of Ward- house and Beldorney, 41-3). Appears as Charles in A.L., 1804-15, Charles E., A.L., 1816. 353-4. Charles Edward Parke. 1833, Dec. 13, Ens., 75 th Ft. (L.G., 76 HOUSE OF GORDON. 2288). 1834-5, served in campaigns against the Kaffirs in S. Africa (Medal). 1837, Feb. 17, Lt. 1837-8, served as Asst. Eng. on E. frontier of Cape Colony, employed under Col. Lewis, comdg. R.E., to execute a confidential trigono- metrical and statistical survey. 1845, Apr. 25, Capt. 1857, Aug. 29, Bt. Maj. J 857-8, served in Indian campaign, comdg. 75th during capture of Delhi, from Sep. 15 ; wounded Sep. 18, leading the assault on the Hubshu-ka-Phatuk ; planned and carried out forward movement of the right attack within the City, surprising and capturing the Burn bastian at its gorge on evening of Sep. ig, retaining it under a constant fire until next morning, when enemy evacuated Delhi ; proceeded with Greathead's column, comd. reg. in actions of Bolund- shupur, Aligurh, Oct. 5, Akbarabad, Agra, Oct. 10, and Kanaj, advance into Oude, and minor affairs, ending in relief of Lucknow ; subsequently with Oude field force in front of City, until Feb. 14; specially mentioned in Outram's despatch for "judgment and coolness in defending left advanced outpost of camp during a night attack made by a very large force of the enemy, Jan. 16, which he repulsed with severe loss" (Medal, two clasps, Bt. Lt. Col., Jan. 19). 1861, Mar. 9, Maj. 1864, Dec. 9, Lt. Col. 1865, Aug. 3, Col. 1870, Mar. 18, Maj. Gen. 1872, Apr. 27, reward for distinguished and meritorious services. 1881, Jul. i, hon. rank Lt. Gen., ret. list. 1895, Jun. 30, Col., Gordon Highlrs. (A.L., 1834 Oct. '97 ; Hart's A.L., 1840-98. Eldest son of Charles Edward, 352; b. 1816, Jan. 8 ; in. (i) 1845, Jun. 12, at St. Mary de Node, Gloucester, Louisa Cleghorn (1821-46), dau. of Edward Day, Tredenick, Cornwall (G.M., N.S., vol. 24, p. 300); HI. (2) 1849, Jan. 25, Frances Maria Dixon (/;. 1816), and had with seven other children Charles Edward Tudor, 355, and Stuart Dixon, 1305- Gordon d. 1897, Jun. 27, at Penge (Bulloch's Gordons of Wardlioii.se, 43-7). 355- Charles Edward Tudor. 1867, Jan. 22, Cornet, ist Dg. Gds. 1869, Lt., ret. by sale of com. (Hart's A.L., 1868-70). Son of Charles Edward Parke, 354 ; & 1846, Aug. ; entered Wellington, 1861 (Wellington Col. Reg., 16). 356- Charles F. Surg., R.N. (?), at one time, Roy. Hosp., Haslar; d. 1817, Apr. 16, at Buckland, near Gosport, aged 105 (G.M., vol. 87, pt. i, p. 573). 357- Charles Forbes. 1834, Cadet, H.E.I.C.S. (Madras). 1835, Jul. 2, arrived at Madras ; Jul. 8, appt. to do duty with i2th N.I. ; Jul. 13, transferred for duty to i3th N.I. ; Aug. 7, posted to 7th N.I., Aug. 12, removed at own request to igth N.I. 1836, Nov. 15, granted three months leave on s.c. ; extended to 1837, Apr. i ; Mar. 22, permitted to return to Europe on s.c. ; sailed per " Loftus " Mar. 26, d. Sep. 21, on the voyage (E.I. Reg., 1835-8 ; G.M., vol. 8, N.S., p. 660). GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 77 Third son of George, 515; b. 1813, Jun. 26, bap. 1815, Jul. 16, atGt. Mar- low, Bucks; educated at Dr. Nicholl's, Ealing; nominated for H.E.I.C.S., by J. D. Alexander, on recommendation of Sir Charles Forbes, bart., in 1834, his mother then living at 31 Upper Gower Street, London (I.O. Rec. ; Croughly Book, 73). 358- Charles Forbes. 1901, May 17, Lt., Cork Garr. Art. (Mil). Served in Kano Sokoto campaign (Medal, with clasp). 1901, May 15 1906, May, 30, Asst. Resdt, N. Nigeria. 1903, Jan. 31, Capt., serving with ist Batn. N. Nigerian Reg., W. African frontier force (A.L., 1901 Oct. '08). Second son of Rowland Hill, 1281 ; b. 1877, Jul. 18, at Alford (Croughly Book, 96). 359-61. Charles Francis. 1797, Aug. 16, Ens., Ssth Ft. (Bucks Vols.). 1798, h.p., Sir Vere Hunt's Recruiting Corps. 1807, name erased in MS. (W.O.A.L., 1797-1807). 362. Charles Francis. 1799, Cadet, H.E.I. C.S. (Bombay). 1800, May 26, Lt., ist. N.I., at Poonah (E.I. Keg., 1800-3; Rcc. 2nd Bombay N.I. , 106). B. 1781, Nov. 28, at Hartford, Devonsh. ; nominated for H.E.I.C.S., by S. Lushington on recommendation of Mr. Sullivan ; d. 1802, Apr. 26, on the coast of Arabia (I.O. Rec.). 363- Charles George ("Chinese"). 1852, Jun. 23, 2nd Lt., R.E. 1854, Feb. 17, Lt. 1855, Jan. i, reached Balaklava ; Jun. 6, wounded ; Jun. 18, present at attack of the Redan, helped to demolish Sebastopol docks; British war Medal and clasp, Turkish war Medal and French Legion of Honour. 1856, May 1857, Oct., assist. Commissioner for delimiting new frontier in Bessarabia and then in Armenia. 1858, Jun. -Nov., a Commissioner to the Armenian frontier to superintend erection of boundary posts of the line previously surveyed (Boulger's General Gordon's Letters from the Crimea, the Danube and Armenia, 1854-58). 1859, Apr. i, Capt., and second Ad- jutant of the R.E. at Chatham for over a year. 1860, Sep., joined Anglo- French army in China, being present at capture of Pekin in Oct. ; British war Medal with clasp ; subsequently made several expeditions into interior, exploring part of the great wall. 1862, Apr., began fighting the Taipings ; Dec. 30, Capt. 1863, Mar. 24 1864, Jun. i, Brevet Major, British army, and served in Chinese army entering as a mandarin and Lieut. Col. ; com- manding the " Ever Victorious Army " of some 4000 Chinese, officered by 150 Europeans, he stamped out the Taiping rebellion, after 33 engagements and capture of seven towns, being wounded only once, at Kintang ; re- ceived the Yellow Jacket and Peacock's Feather of a mandarin of the first class and the title of Ti-Tu, the highest military rank in China (General 78 HOUSE OF GORDON. Gordon's Private Diary of the Taiping Rebellion, edited by A. E. Hake, 1890 ; Private Diary of his Exploits in China, amplified by S. Mossman, 1885). 1864, Feb. 16, Bt. Lt. Col. ; Dec. 9, C.B. 1865, commanded R.E. at Gravesend and for next six years carried on ordinary duties of the corps, and his philanthropic work, especially among boys. 1871, Oct., British member of the International Commission at Galatz for improving the Sulina mouth of the Danube for navigation. 1872, Feb. 16, Bt. Col. 1873, Sep., invited to become Governor of the equatorial province of Central Africa, under the Khedive, arriving at Gondokoro, the seat of his government, 1874, Apr. 16. 1876, Dec., resigned. 1877, Feb., appointed Governor-General of Egypt; Oct. i, Lt. Col., British army; practically suppressed slave trade during next two years, resigning 1879, Dec. 8 (Colonel Gordon in Central Africa, 1874-79, edited by George Birkbeck Hill). 1880, May 28 Jun. 2, private secretary to Lord Ripon in India; Jul. 2 Sep., in China advising the Chinese Govt. about Russia. 1881, Jul. 1882, Apr., commanded R.E. in Mauritius, becoming Major-Gen., 1882, Mar. 25. 1882, Aug.-Sep., mission to Basuto chiefs. 1883, visited Palestine. 1884, Jan. 18, Govr. Gen. of the Soudan; arrived at Khartoum, Feb. 18; k. there, 1885, Jan. 26 (Lord Cromer's Modern Egypt ; W. S. Blunt's Gordon at Khartoum). Fourth son of Henry William, 662 ; b. 1833, Jan. 20, at No. 29, Woolwich Common, the house being marked by a tablet. An enormous literature has arisen round Gordon, filling several pages of B.M. Catalogue; complete biographies by Sir William Butler, Archibald Forbes, A. E. Hake and Demetrius Boulger. There are many portraits and statues of Gordon, notably one by Onslow Ford, R.A., at Chatham and Khartoum ; one in Trafalgar Square ; and one in front of Gordon's College, Aberdeen. 364- Charles Gerald. 1890, Apr. 9, Lt., King's Liverpool Reg., 3rd and 4th Batns. 1895, Sep. 18, Supy. Capt. 1897, Feb. 17, Capt. 1900, Oct. 1901, Capt., Steinacker's Horse, S. Africa. Served with Imp. Lt. Inf. at relief of Ladysmith, including action at Spion Kop, and operations on Tugela Heights; operations in Transvaal (Queen's Medal, three clasps). 1902, Mar. 5, Capt., E. Surrey Reg. (A.L., 1890-1906). Son of Charles Vincent, 377; b. 1868, Oct. 15, bap. Nov. 26, at Poona ; d. 1905, Nov. ii. 365- Charles Hadfield. 1869, Jan. 13, Lt, R.E. 1881, Jun. 30, Capt. 1882, served in Egyptian war (Medal and Khedive's Star). 1887, Oct. n, Maj. (A.L., 1870 Jul. 1891, Hart's A. L., 1870-92). Son of Robert, 1242 ; b. 1849, May 6, bap. Jul. 10, at Madras ; m. 1886, Georgina, dau. of Thomas Gilzean Rose-Innes, of Netherdale ; d. 1891, May GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 79 3, at Grahamstown, S. Africa (Abd. Wkly. Jour., 1904, Nov. 16). His widow, who m. secondly Major F. Moore, translated Souvenirs of Tante Claire, (Mile. Aubert) from the French (David Douglas, Edinburgh, 1896, pp. 231), reissued as Tante Claire, her Lift; and her Wisdom (Foulis, 1908). 366- Charles Henry. 1835, Nov. 24, Ens., 93 rd Ft. (Sutherland Highlrs.). 1838, Jul. 38, Lt. ; served in Canadian rebellion, including march into district of Beauharnais, and capture of the mill at Prescott, with force under Col. Hon. H. Dundas, 83rd Reg. 1842, May 13, Capt. 1854, Jun. 20, Bt. Maj. ; Oct. 10, Maj. 1854-5, served in Crimea campaign, including battles of Alma, and Balaclava, expedition to Sea of Azoff, capture of Kertch, and Yenikali, and seize of Sebastopol (Crimean medal, three clasps, Bt. Lt. Col., 1856, Jun. 6, Turkish Medal, and 5th class of the Medjidie). 1857, Sep. 1858, Apr., served in Indian campaign, including relief of Lucknow, Nov. 13-24, comd. 53rd Reg. (C.B.) ; Sir Colin Campbell in his official despatch stated that the storming of the Secunderbagh was "done in the most brilliant manner, by the remainder of the Highlanders, and the 53rd and the 4th Punjab Inf. A keen and gallant race took place between the Sikhs and'Highlanders as Gokul Singh of the Sikhs waving his tulwar over his head, dashed in front of his men, and Paul, of the 4th Punjab Inf. with voice and action urged on his wild followers, closely followed by the 53rd led by Gordon " (G. VV. Forrest's Ind. Mutiny, n. 148-53). Brig. Gen. Lugard recommended his services for "honourable mention; a most excellent and gallant officer" (State Papers, Mil. Dept. India, n. 557). Comd. left wing 93rd, at the storming of the Begum's Palace ; specially mentioned in despatches as comdg. a part of 93rd in dislodging the enemy from their last position in Lucknow (Ind. Medal, two clasps). 1862, Mar. 17, Bt. Col. 1869, Mar. 17, Lt. Col.; Mar. 25, Reward for distinguished and meritorious services; Apr. i, Maj. Gen. (hon. rank) ; ret. f.p. from Dep. Batn. which he comd. for several years (A.L., 1836 Jul. 1895; Hart's A. L., 1840-96; R. H. Burgoyne's 93^, 384; W.O. Offs. Services, 1854, P.R.O.). Eldest son of Alexander of Great Myless, Essex (d. 1839), the second son of Charles (d. 1814), of Braid and Cluny ; b. 1816, Oct. 7, at Edinburgh ; took part unsuccessfully in several law actions against succession of the son of his uncle John, 947, to the Cluny estates; in. 1865, Aug. 10, at St. Paul's, Knightsbridge, Georgiana (b. 1844), eldest dau. of Sir Edmund H. K. Lacon, 3rd bart. : she has adopted the name of Lacon-Gordon. Gordon d. s.f. 1895, May 24, in London (Bulloch's privately printed Gordons of Cluny). 367- Charles Henry Granville. 1899, Mar. 8, 2nd Lt., Gordon Highlrs. 3rd Batn. (A.L., 1899). 8O HOUSE OF GORDON. Elder son of Lord Granville Armyne, 607 ; b. 1880, June ig;d. 1899, Jul. 16 from a fall from a house in King Street, Aberdeen, bur. Jul. 20, at Orton, Peterborough (Times, Jul. 21). 368- Charles John. 1805, Apr. 6, Cornet, roth Lt. Dgs. (L.G., 433). 1806, Jan. 7, Lt. (ibid., 17). 1809, Jul. I, Capt. (ibid., 969). Son of John, Bristol, who was second son of Robert (1724-84), of Auchendolly b. 1787 ; k. 1811, Apr. 10, at Toulouse (Burke's Landed Gentry, 7th edit., i. 755 ; G.M., vol. 84, pt. i, pp. 516, 605). Brother of Robert, 1235. 369- Charles Louis. 1881, Sep. 8, Lt., R. Mar. 1890, Mar. 23 Aug. 10, Asst. I. of Marines; Aug. 10, Capt. 1896, Sep. 21 1901, Sep. 20, Adj., 4th Vol. Batn., Cameronians, Scottish Rif. 1899, Sep. 17, Maj. 1906, Sep. 17, Bt. Lt. Col.; Nov. i, Lt. Col. 1909, Oct. 10, Bt. Col. (A.L., 1881-1910). Son of William, nephew of Charles Barclay Plenderleath Gordon and connected with Gabriel, 466; b. 1863, Sep. 8; m. Constance Marion, only dau. of late Hugh Dawson, Hastings, and has Madge Dorothy and Mignon Louise Constance. 370- Charles Napier. 1827, Feb. 6, Vol., ist Class, R.N. ; Mar. 28, "Briton". 1830, Apr. 27, paid off; May i, " St. Vincent," not after Jun. 21 ; presumably left the service at request of parents (Adm. Indexes, Midshipmen). Fourth son of George, 542, by his second wife Henrietta Hope (d. 1867), eldest dau. of Hon. Charles Napier of Merchiston Hall, R.N. ; b. at Esslemont, 1811, Nov. 28; succeeded his brother Robert, 1233, as laird of Hallhead and Ksslemont, 1828; d. at Esslemont, 1864, Jun. 16 ; succeeded by his sister Anne; she i. Henry Perkins Wolrige, who took the name of Gordon, 1613- 371. Rev. Charles Robert Hackertson Davidson. 1861, Jan. 18, Hon. Chaplain, 5th Banffsh. (Cullen) Art. Vols. L.G., pt. i, p. 279). 1862, Nov. 7, res. (ibid., 1863, pt. 2, p. 1516). Son of George, farmer, Glass ; b. 1835 ; M.A. King's Coll., Aberdeen, 1855 ; Schoolmaster, Cullen 1857-67 ; Min., Seafield Chapel, near Portknockie, 1867-73, St. Andrew's Lhanbyrd, 1873-97 ; d. until. 1909, Jan. 20, in Gray's Hosp., Elgin, after a brief illness, aged 74. 372- Charles Rumbold. 1805, Feb, 8, Vol., ist Class, R.N., " Zealand," aged 14; May 18, Mid., " Calypso," Channel, Jul. 18, present during a very gallant attack in which " Calypso " distinguished herself, made upon a divi- sion of the enemy's flotilla under the powerful batteries on Cape Gris Nez. 1807, Jan. 10, " Malabar," N. Sea ; Apr. 21, Ab., " Zealand " ; May 23, Mid. ; Jul. 19, " Aimable," Heligoland, N. Sea; Oct. 7, Mid. 1809, Feb. 3, served at the capture after a short running fight of " L'Iris," French national ship, GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 8 1 the fire of which materially damaged the " Aimable '' in masts, spars, sails and rigging, two men wounded, French had two killed and eight wounded. 1811, Jan. 28, Mid., " Crescent" ; Feb. 14, Ab., "Edinburgh " ; Apr. 4, Mid. ; May 5, Ab., " Hannibal," Baltic ; Jun 2, Master's Mate; Aug. 21, " Christian VII.," N. Sea and Portsmouth Harbour. 1812, May 3, Mid., " Bulwark,'' Basque Roads; Sep., Supy. Lt., " Domingo,'' N. America. 1813, passed as Lt. ; May 15, ''Columbia," N. America and W. Indies; Dec. 12, promoted to Lt.'s rank. 1815, Apr. 22, discharged; Apr. 23, h.p. 1824, Dec. 22, " Ramillies," Deal. 1825, Mar. 5, "Hyperion," Newhaven. 1826, Mar. 15, " Ramillies," Downs. 1829, h.p. (Adrn. Indexes, Midshipmen; Offs. Ser- vices; Half-pay Lists, P.R.O. ; N.L., 1814-48; O. Byrne's Nat 1 . Biog.). Native of Wilts ; b. 1791; d. 1848, Apr. 23. 373- Charles St. Clair. 1880, Apr. 24, 2nd Lt., Roy. Montgomery Inf. Mil. (L.G., pt. 3, p. 2660) ; Jun. 9, res. his com. (ibid., pt. 4, p. 3373). 374- Charles Steward. 1868, Jun. 27, Ens., i4th Prince of Wales's Own W. Yorksh. Reg. 1871, Oct. 28, Lt. 1876, May 171880, Jan. 23, Adj. 1880, Jan. 24, Capt. ; served in Afghan war, action of Mazina, and Kama expedition. 1881, Apr. i 1886, Mar. 31, Adj., W. Riding Yorksh. Rif. Vols. 1883, Mar. 20, Maj. 1892, Mar. 7, Lt. Col., h.p. 1896, Mar. 7, Bt. Col. 1900, Mar. 15, Col. comdg. Regl. Dist. (ternp.) res. of offs. 1901, Jun. 15, Col., ret. pay (A.L., 1869-1910). Son of Charles William, of Wincombe Paik, 379; b. 1849, Sep. 8, at Oakleaze Park, Glos. ; m. 1874, Oct. 8, at Llandrillo yu Rhos, near Con- way, N. Wales, Elizabeth Emma Maysmor-Williams (b. 1851, Jun. 26) (W.O., Offs. Mrges., P.R.O.). 375- Charles Stuart, ist Vol. Batn. Gordon Highlrs. ; 1900, served on the Staff of the (regular) Gordons at Aberdeen during S. African War. 1900, Oct. 10, Maj., hon. Lt. Col., ist. V.B.G.H. 1906, Sep., Brig. Maj., Vol. Inf. Brigade of seven batns. (A.L., 1900 Jan. 1908). 1911, July 18, presented to the King at the Coronation Levee at Holyrood. Son of George, Secretary Aberdeen Gas Co. ; originally a banker ; m. 1892, Jun. 22, Margaret Elizabeth Sangster (Peggy) Chalmers at St. Andrew's Ch., Aberdeen (dec.) and has a dau. 376- Charles Thomas. 1880, Apr. 10, 2nd Lt., 3rd Batn. Gordon Highlrs. (L.G., pt, 3, p. 2441). 1881, Apr. 9, Lt. (ibid., pt. 2, p. 1736). 1887, Apr. 27, Capt. 1900, May 16, Hon. Maj. 1908, Mar. 17, res. his com. (A.L., 1880 Jul. 1908). Son of James Wilkinson (d. 1886) and grandson of Thomas, 1338 ; b. 1859 ; laird of Cairness, Memb. of Faculty of Advocates, 1885 ; m. 1887, Flora L 82 HOUSE OF GORDON. Emmeline Mary, only dau. of Lt. Col. F. H. Hanmer, B.S.C., and has two sons and two daus. (House of Gordon, n. (261)). 377- Charles Vincent. 1846, Feb. 24, Cadet, H.E.I.C.S. (Madras) ; Jun. 15, Ens., 28th N.I. 1848, Jun. 20, Lt. 1849-50, on furlough. 1857-8, present with his reg. on field service from outbreak of disturbances. 1858, Jan. i, Asst. Comr., Saugar. 1861, Feb. 18, Capt., S.C. ; May i, Asst. Comr., Hoosungabad. 1862, Jan. 7, Maj., S.C., Asst. Comr., Central Pro- vinces. 1863, Nov. i, Capt. (regl.) serving with 34th N.I. 1866, Feb. 24, Maj. (regl.) 1872, Feb. 24, Lt. Col., S.C. 1875, Apr. 21, ret. in England; Jun. 23, Col., hon. rank (E.I. Reg. & I.L., 1846-97; Hart's A.L., 1846-98). Third son of Adam (1801-39) and grandson of David, XIV. of Abergeldie ; b. 1829, Dec, 2, bap. 1830, Jan. 9, at Charlton, Kent; educated at New Proprietary Sch., Blackheath ; nominated for H.E.I.C.S. by C. Miles on recommendation of James Cook; m. (i) 1854, Jun. 15, at Poona, Emma Morgan (b. 1830, Aug. 9, d. 1859, Jan. 9), dau. of Charles Godwin; m. (2) 1866, Feb. 13, Francis Edith (b. 1844, Jan. 5) eldest dau. of George Olliver, of Kingston, Sussex, and had Charles Gerald, 364. Cosmo Huntly, 390. Geoffrey Seton, 468, and Robert Francis, b. 1856, Aug. 24, bap. Oct. i, at Jaulnah, d. 1861, May 30; Florence, b. 1870, Jul. 25, bap. Aug. 29 at Tongkoo, Brit. Burma; Helen Blanche, b. 1872, May 13; Constance Evelyn, b. 1877, Apr. 18, m. 1903, Apr. 23, Arthur Knox, 2nd son of Henry G. Knox, of Sonning, Berks; and John Edmond, b. 1887, Jun. 9. Gordon d. 1897, Jun. 6, at Kingston, Sussex, where his widow still lives (7.0. Rec. ; House of Gordon, i. (104); Morning Post, 1903, Apr. 28). Brother of Cosmo, 388, Dundas William, 420, Hugh Mackay, 1673, and James Henry, 802. 378- Charles William. 1835, Cadet, H.E.I.C.S. (Madras). 1836, Sep. 18, Ens. ; Sep. 20, arrived at Madras ; Sep. 24, appt. to do duty with 6th Lt. Cav. Nov. 24, posted to 7th Lt. Cav. ; Dec. 6, directed to continue serving with 6th Lt. Cav. 1837, Jan. 16, ordered to join his reg. at Jaulnah. 1838, May 26 1839, Feb. 28, granted leave to Western Coast on s.c. 1840, served with Kurnool Field force, and shared in Prize money ; Jun. 30, Inter, and Qr. Mr. 1841, Feb. 19 1844, Dec. 13, furlough to Europe on s.c. 1846, Nov. 10, leave to visit Madras and Eastern Coast on s.c. 1847, Apr. 9, per- mitted to return to Europe; Nov. i, ret. (.7. Reg., 1835-48). Third son of Charles of Fyvie (d. 1851) and Elizabeth (1775-1853), widow of Glutton; b. 1817, Mar. 19, bap. Apr. 5, at Compton, Hampshire ; nominated for H.E.I.C.S. by Hon. H. Lindsay on recommendation of his father in 1835, then living at St. Cross, Winchester; contested Berwick-on- Tweed, 1857 ; M.P. for Berwick-on-Tweed, 1859-63. Gordon d. 1863, Jun. GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 83 15, in Pall Mall (Boase's Mod. Eng. Biog.). Brother of Alexander Henry, 228, William Cosmo, 1484, and great nephew of Hon. William, 1397. 379- Charles William. 1862, Oct. 4, Lt, gth Dorsetsh. (Shaftesbury) Rif. Vols. (L.G., pt. 5, p. 4826). Son of George of Oakleaze, Glos. ; b. 1819, Aug. 28 ; educated at Eton and Oxford; m. (i) 1845, Nov. 6, Augusta Caroline (d. 1866), elder dau. of Col. R. A. T. Steward, Nottinghan House, Dorset; m. (2) 1868, May 14, Alice, youngest dau. of Rev. Charles Henry Grove, of Sedgehill, Wilts, and had twelve children by first and seven by second wife ; of these are Alfred William, 242, Charles Steward, 374, Evelyn Boscawen, 436, Frederick, 461, George Henry, 579, and Percy Hugh, 1145- Gordon d. 1897. 379a. Rev. Charles William. 1910, Feb. i, Chaplain, with Capt.'s rank, 79th Cameron Highlanders of Canada, when reg. was organised. Fourth son of Rev. Donald, known as Daniel, native of Blair Atholl, and Mary, dau. of Rev. James Robertson, Stuartfield; b. 1860 at Glengarry, Canada. 1883, B.A., Toronto Univ. 1893, minister West End Church, Winnipeg ; has written several novels under the name of " Ralph Connor " ; m. Helen, dau. of Rev. John Mark King, principal of Manitoba College. Brother of James Robertson, 816- 380- Charles William (Duff). 1877, Jan. 25, Lt., R.A. 1885, Sep. 9, Capt. 1886, Jul. 151888, Aug. 22, Adj., 2nd West Kent Art. Vols. (L.G., 1886, pt. 4, p. 3566, 1888, pt. 4, p. 4515). 1889, Feb. 16, ret. with gratuity of 1200 (Hart's A.L., 1878-90, A.L., 1878 Apr. 1889). Son of William Nassau, linen merchant, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath : b. there 1857, Dec. 21 ; on leaving R.A., went mining to Montana ; m. Maud Margaret Howard, dau. of Capt. J. W. J. Gifford, i8th Hussars; she in. (2) 1901, June 22, Surg. Gen. Sir Thomas Joseph Gallwey, K.C.M.G. ; d. 1893, Oct. 14, in New York; appears in A.L. without the "Duff,"' which he adopted as the result of a nickname. 381- Charles William Eric. 1896, Jan. 4, 2nd Lt., R. Perth Mil. (L.G., pt. i, p. 5). 1898, Apr. 2, Lt. 1899, Oct. 18, 2nd Lt., 42nd Highlrs. 1899-1902, served in S. African war; advance on Kimberley ; operations in Orange Free State, Feb. May, 1900, including those at Paardeberg ; in Orange River Colony, 1900, Nov. 1901, Sep. ; on Zululand Frontier of Natal, 1901, Oct.; in Transvaal 1901, Nov. 1902, May (King's Medal, two clasps). 1901, Feb. 16, Lt. 1906, May 24, Capt. 1909, Oct. i, Adj. (A.L., 1896-1910). Son of William, 1468; b. 1878, Apr. 25. 382. Charleton William. 1896, Sep. 5, 2nd Lt., W. York Reg. 1899, Jan. 23, Lt. 1900, served in China (Medal). 1900, Nov. 24 1902, 84 HOUSE OF GORDON. Apr. 8, C.R.I. 1902, Apr. 9, Capt, North'd. Fus. 1905, Jan. 17 1909, Jan. 16, specially employed in S. Africa. 1909, Aug. 28, Adj., Spec. Reserve (A.L., 1896-1910) ; b. 1876, Aug. 21 ; qual. Chinese Reg. Test Exam. 383. Colin Lindsay. 1901, Nov. 2, Lt., 3rd R. Scots. 1905, May 6, 2nd Lt., Coldstream Gds. 1907, Mar. 23, Lt. (A.L., 1902-10). Son of William of Threave, 1469; b. 1883, Apr. 12; educated at Eton. 384- Hon. Cosmo. 1756, Jan. 15, Ens., 3rd Ft. Gds. 1759, Nov. 7, Lt. and Capt. 1769, Jun. 8, granted six months leave of absence. 1770, Aug. 3, three months on private affairs. 1773, May 18, Capt. Lt. and Lt. Col. 1777, Feb. 4, Capt. 1780, Mar. 10-14, one of the Commissioners at Amboy, for the exchange of prisoners (Roy. hist. Papers, Hist. MSS. Com., n. 102). Jun. 23, Comd. ist Batn. Brigade of Gds., at Springfield, U.S.A. ; slightly wounded. 1782, Aug., tried by Court Martial at New York, on the accusation of Lt. Col. Thomas, ist Gds., that he had not done his duty at Springfield ; honourably acquitted ; Thomas had been previously tried at New York for secretly aspersing Gordon's character on that occasion. 1782, Jun. 20, 2nd Maj. ; Nov. 17, Bt. Col. 1783, Sep. 4, mortally wounded Thomas in a duel in Hyde Park. 1784, Sep. 17, tried at the Old Bailey on a charge of wilful murder, and acquitted (Mackinnon's Coldstream Gds., n. 10 ; A.L., 1757-84; Bulloch's Gay Gordons, 159-64 and Aberdeen Free Press, 1899, Feb. 27). Fourth son of 2nd Earl of Aberdeen ; b. 1737 ; d. unm. 1813, Feb. 27, at Bath. Probably " The Maccaroni Magistrate," reproduced in The Sphere, 1908, Nov. 28. Brother of Hon. Charles, 305, and Hon. William, 139?. 385- Cosmo. 1756, Jan. 21, Qr. Mr., 55th Ft., previously Serg. 1757, Mar. 9, Ens.; d. before Aug. 6 (Col. W. Rogerson's 53^ Ft. ; A.L., 1756; MS. A.L., 1752, pt. 2, p. 15, P.R.O.). His widow Mary received pension 1757-63, when she presumably d. or m. (W.O., Wid. Pensions, P.R.O.). The 53rd Ft. numbered 55th from 1755-7. 386- Cosmo. 1757, Jul. 24, Lt., 78th Ft. (Eraser's Highlrs.), previously Cadet 3rd Ft. Gds. ; embarked at Greenock, for Halifax. 1760, Apr. 28, k. at Quebec (A.L., 1758-60; S.M., vol. 22, p. 325; J. P. Maclean's Highlrs. in America, 255, 277). 387. Cosmo. 1792, Dec. 6, Ens., 7ist Ft. (L.G., 876). 1793, Aug. 10- 22, served at siege of Pondicherry. 1794, Oct., 28, Lt., Scots Brigade. 1801, Oct. 23, Capt. " Served three years and six months against the Mahrattas, under Sir Authur Wellesley, at the battle of Argaum [1803, Nov. 28], sieges of Asseerghur, Gawilghur [Dec. 4] and various other hill forts ". 1807, Feb. 12, Maj., 94th Ft. 1809, Jul. 20, Lt. Col., 63rd Ft., comd. 2nd Batn. in Island of Walcheren, at Flushing, under Gen. Earl of Chatham. 1809-10, states " that GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 85 during his services had been only three months absent on sick certificate and that his general state ot health was much impaired " (W.O., Offs. Serv., P.R.O.). 1810, Nov. 8, Lt. Col. h.p., i6th Garr. Batn. 1819, Aug. 12, Bt. Col. 1830, Jul. 22, Maj. Gen. 1841, Nov. 23, Lt. Gen. 1854, Jun. 20, Gen. (A.L., 1793 1868; Hart'sAL., 1840-68; Maj. James Slack's 6^rd Reg., 241-2; W.O., Offs. Services, 1828, P.R.O.). Youngest son of Lord Rockville and grandson of and Earl of Aberdeen ; b. 1778; tn. 1808, Feb. 4, at Southampton, Caroline Bird, widow of John Roberts and had a dau. [step dau. ?], Caroline Jane Roberts, b. Mar. 15, 1806, and Cosmo, b. 1812, Oct. 20, d. 1876, Jan. Gordon d. 1867, Mar. 7, at his residence in Hampshire, in his goth year, " one of the oldest officers in the Army, being senior to Gen. Richard Pigott, Field Marshal Sir Edward Blakeney and Gen. Sir Alexander Woodford ; received pension for distinguished and meritorious services " (Times, Mar. 13). Brother of Alexander, 184, and nephew of Hon. William, 1397. 388- Cosmo. 1856, Jan. 4, Ens., H.E.I. C.S., 46th N.I. (Madras). 1857, Feb. 5, Lt. 1861, Jun. 27, on Staff employ. 1863, Sep. 28, Proby. Asst. Supt. (act.), Mofussil Police, ist Class, Vizagapatam. 1867, Proby. Supt. of Police, Nellore. 1868, Jan. 4, Capt., S.C. 1872, Supt. ot Police, N. Arcot. 1876, Jan. 4, Maj., S.C. 1877, Supt. of Police, 2nd Grade, Trichinopoly. 1878, Jun. 6, ret. h.p. (E.I. Reg., & I.L., 1856-79; Hart's A.L., 1856-79). Sixth son of Adam and grandson of David, XIV. of Abergeldie; b. 1837, bap. Dec. 9, at Charlton, Kent ; entered St. Paul's Sch., 1846, Jul. n ; engaged as clerk, P. & O. Co. ; nominated for H.E.I.C.S. by John Shepherd on recommendation of his uncle, Robert, of Abergeldie, 1239; d.nnin. i878,Jul. 19, at Eltham, Kent (I.O. Rec. ; House of Gordon, i. (105)). Brother of Charles Vincent, 377, Dundas William, 420, Hugh Mackay, 673, and James Henry, 602. 389. Cosmo George. 1867, Jun. 22, and Lt., R. Mar. Lt. Inf. ; Aug. 3, Lt. 1881, Jul. i, Capt. 1884-5, served in Soudan expedition, taking part in defence of Suakim, actions of Haskeen and Tofrek, attack on convoy Mar. 24, and burning of Tamai (Medal, two clasps, Bronze Star). 1885-6, occupied Port Hamilton, China Seas, in command of a detachment. 1888, Jun. 22, Bt. Maj. 1889, Feb. 8, Maj. 1895, Jun. 22, Bt. Lt. Col. ; Nov. 20, Lt. Col. 1899, Nov. 20, Bt. Col. 1901, Nov. 20. h.p.; Dec. 12, Col., 2nd Comdt. 1903, Apr. n.Col. Comdt. 1906, Apr. 10, ret., Maj. Gen. (A.L., 1868-1910). Second son of John, 962 ; b. 1848, Jul. 5 ; in. 1887, Agnes, dau. of Robe Simpson of Cobairdy, and has two sons and two daughters (House of Gordon, n. (326)); resides at Culdrain, Aberdeenshire. 86 HOUSE OF GORDON. 390- Cosmo Huntly. 1874, Feb. 28, Sub. Lt. aftwds. Lt., 3rd Ft., E, Kent Reg. 1879, served in Zulu war, action of Inyezane and occupation of Eltshowe (Medal and clasp). 1880, May 8 1881, Apr. 20, A.D.C. to Govr. and Comdr.-in-chief, Straits Settlements. 1882, Mar. 19, Capt. 1888, passed final exam., Staff Coll. 1891, Jan. 21, Maj. 1895, Aug. 2 1898, Aug. i, Dist. Insp. of Musk., W. Dist. 1902, May 28, Lt. Col., D.A.A.Q., Bar- badoes. 1905, Jun. 17, h.p., Res. of Offs. ; Oct. 6, ret. pay (A.L., 1874 1910). Son of Charles Vincent, 377 ; b. 1855, Jun. 13, bap. Jul. 4, at Jaulnah ; m. 1892, Oct. 19, Ida Mary, dau. of Capt. O. W. Ford, Bengal Army (House of Gordon, \. (105)). 391. Cosmo John Frederick Maitland. 1862, Oct. 30, S. Lt. R.N. 1864, Nov. 4, Lt. 1880, Apr. 22, Comdr., ret. list (N.L., 1862-84). Eldest son of Alexander of Ellon; b. 1843, Oct. 3'< d. 1884, May 24. 392- Cyril Oraham. 1903, Feb. 28, 2nd Lt., Duke of Connaught's Hants and Isle of Wight R.G.A. (Mil.), 1904, Nov. 19, Lt. 1906, Jun. 21, Capt. (A.L., 1903-07). 393- D. 1796, Jan. 23, Ens., Breadalbane Fencibles (L.G., 90.) 394. D. 1876, Mar. i, Capt., Gt. Indian Peninsula Ry. Rif. Vols. 1878, on leave in Europe (Bengal A.L., 1876-8). 395. D. T. 1861, Jun. i, Cornet, Rajshahye Vol. Cav. (Bengal A. L., 1862-3). Possibly David Tyrie, of Orchard Leigh, Paignton, Devonsh. ; m. Eliza Christina ; d. 1896; had two sisters, Isabella Margaret Mackay, m. Revd. Neil MacLeod, Free Ch. Min., Newport, co. Fife (in 1887), and Sara Rose (I.O. Rec.). Brother of George, 554, and John, 999. 396. Daniel. 1796, Jan. 18, or Mar. 15, Lt., 6oth Ft., 3rd Batn., aged 27 (L.G., 259) ; com. given for nine years' service as Ens. in Scots Brigade in Holland, and bringing with him from that corps the required number of men to the 6oth. 1798, Oct. 18, h.p. on account of ill-health; Oct. 22, wrote from Tomintoul to the Duke of Gordon : " I have several days ago transmitted to H.R.H. Comdr.-in-Chief, a certificate of my inability to serve in the W. Indies, agreeable to his wishes" ; the Duke gave him a Captain's com. in the N. Fencibles, Dec. i, " being anxious to fill up the vacant commissions in his regiment with officers of experience" (Gordon Castle Papers; L.G., 1152). 1799, May i, Capt. Lt., Aberdeensh. Mil. 1803, May 2, Capt., on recom- mendation of the Duke (L.G., 680). 1804, Feb. 27, Adj., Recruiting Staff, N.B., on recommendation of Gen. Thomas Scott, Insp. Gen. of Recruits. 1805, Feb. 9, or Mar., Lt., ssth Ft. from h.p. (L.G., 176); May 30, Capt., 34th Ft., 2nd Batn. 1807, Apr. 25, Capt, 7th R.V. Batn. 1810, Jan. 27, ist R.V. Batn. ; Sep. 28, 7th R.V. Batn. (ibid., 116, 1510). 1816, ret. f.p. GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 87 1819, Nov. i, Capt, 7th R.V. Batn. 1821, ret. f.p. (L.G., 2313; A.L., 1796- 1832 ; W.O., Offs. Services, 1828, P.R.O.). B. 1769; m. 1798, Dec. n, in Ruthven, Kirkmichael, Banffsh. (his wife d. 1813, Jun. 3), and had Grace, b. 1802, Aug. 9, m. 1829, Apr. 21, at Aber- deen, Robert Davidson, Surg., H.E.I.C.S. ; Catherine, b. 1805, Apr. 4; and Ann Maria, b. 1808, Feb. 9 (both alive in 1828). Gordon was living in Dee Street, Aberdeen by, if not before, 1823; d. there 1831, Feb. 23, bur. in the Snow Churchyard, Old Aberdeen, in Mr. McNab's grave, and was therefore presumably a Roman Catholic. 397- David. 1712, entered the army [services untraceable, 1712-40] (Capt. William Augustus Gordon's letter to Pitt, Chatham Papers, P.R.O.). 1741, Jan. 15, Adj., 47th (Col. Lascelles') Ft.; Jan. 21, Ens. 1744, Jan. 21, Lt. (MS. A.L., 1745, P.R.O.). 1745, Sep. 21, captured at Preston Pans, afterwards rescued by Angus Mil. (Whitefoord Papers, 66). 1745, Nov. 29, Capt. Lt. 1746, appeared with other witnesses at proceedings, taken publicly in the Great Room at the Horse Guards, " of the Board of General Offs. Appt. to examine into the conduct of Sir John Cope, Col. Peregrine Lascelles and Brig. Gen. Thomas Fowke, from the time of the breaking out of the Rebellion in 1745 till the action at Prestonpans. Gordon stated that about day break of Sep. 21, he received orders from Maj. Severn to make the line of Foot stand to their arms, which the whole of them accordingly did. Lt. Col. Whitefoord's narrative was read and the witnesses stated that as far as came to their respective knowledge the narrative was true, and believed the other part of it also to be true having nothing to say in contradiction to it " (Report of Pro- ceedings on the conduct of Sir John Cope, 51, 68). 1749, serving in Ireland (Quarters of the Army in Ireland). 1752, stationed at Halifax, N.S., Jun. 17, Capt. ; d. from an accident; bur. Sep. 22, in St Paul's Cemetery (MS. A.L., 1752, P.R.O.). David Gordon is extremely interesting as the first known ancestor of " Chinese " Gordon. His origin has baffled every inquiry, so far, though his descendants vaguely state that he belonged to the Gordons of Park, Banff- shire, and his grandson Henry William, 653, suggests a military origin by writing, 1834, Nov. 13 " My eldest son at Sandhurst is the fifth generation of my family who have served in the regular army ". Gordon m. Sarah , who got a pension of 26 and was bur. in Marylebone Churchyard. They had William Augustus, 1478 (W.O., Wid. Pensions, P.R.O.; J. M. Bulloch in Genealogical Mag., 1898, Oct. and S.N. (& Q., 1903 Jan.). 398- David. 1767, Jun. 17, Ens., 6jih Ft. (A.L., 1768). Subse- quently volunteered into Russian Service. 88 HOUSE OF GORDON. David. 1775, Jun. 29, or Jul. n, Qr. Mr., 5gth Ft., previously Serg. Maj. (L.G.). 1778, Jan. 22, or Jun. 13, Lt., "jgth Ft. (ibid., A.L., 1777- 81 ; W.O. Notifications, P.R.O.). 1781, Dec. 6, d. in Jamaica, aged 37 (Feurtado's Jamaica People). His widow Rebecca received pension of 20, 1782-1811 (record of payments ends); one of her two children was James, b. 1781, Jan. 17, bap. Mar. 12 (Reg., St. Mary's, Kingston, Jamaica ; W.O. Appltn. Papers Compass. Fund, Wid. Pensions, P.R.O.). 400- David. 1775, Oct. i, Ens., 6oth Ft., znd Batn. 1777, Mar. 17, Lt. 1784, Sep. i, granted six months leave of absence through ill health. 1787, Sep. 30, or Oct. 20, Lt. (L.G., 486). 1793, Oct. 9, or 1794, Jan. 18, Capt. ; Aug. 27 or Sep. 6, Capt., ggth Ft. (ibid., 53,896), 1795, i34th Ft. (ibid., 679). 1796, Feb. 13, York Fus. ; Sep. 10, 48th Ft. ; Sep. 27, Capt., Bt. Maj. (ibid., 163, 856). 1800, Jan. i, Bt. Col. 1801, Apr. 4, Capt. Inde- pendent Coy. of Invalids, Alderney (ibid., 360). 1803, ret. f.p. (A.L., 1776- 1832 ; Philippart's Roy. Mil. CaL, iv. 315). Living in Cromarty, 1823-8; 1828, Dec. 10, described himself " a very great invalid from the effects of a severe shock of palsy, and turned eighty years of age" (W.O., Offs. Services, 1828, P.R.O.) ; d. 1831. 401- David. 1798, Oct. 16, Capt., Florida, Co. Down, Vol. Inf. (List of Offs. Mil., Yeo. Cav., and Vol. Inf., 1825, p. 282, P.R.O.). Probably David of Florida, son of Robert (1722-96) which David (b. *7S9) J un - r ) had a brother John Crawford, 1022, and > 1789, Sep. n, Mary, youngest dau. of James Crawford of Crawfordsburn and sister of Anne, Countess of Caledon ; and had Robert, probably 1241 ; d. 1837, Mar. 2 (Gordons of Florida, Burke's Landed Gentry, 7th ed., i. 753). 402- David. 1800, Aug. 4, Ens., 6oth Ft. 1803, May 30, Lt. 1810, Dec. 10, or 1811, Apr. 2, Capt., 5th W.I. Reg. 1817, Jul. 7, f.p., at the reduction. 1818, Nov. 25, h.p. 1847-59, Barrack Master, f.p., Spanish Town, Jamaica (A.L., 1801-60; Hart's A.L., 1840-60). Son of Gabriel, 466 ; b. 1785 or 1787 ; m. 1812, Jun. n, in Jamaica, and had Sarah Ann, b. 1813, Aug. 2, m. Charles Gordon and had William Cleather, 1483, Gabriel H. J., b. 1816, Feb. i; David, b. 1817, Dec. 7; Charles C., b. 1820, Mar. n; George P., b. 1823, Sep. 7; Robert Edward William, 1265, Christie C., b. 1828, Apr. 23, a dau. (all alive in 1847); and Barclay Macpherson, b. 1834, d. 1880, in Chicago, who was the father of William David, inventor of the Gordon drill for mining (W.O., Offs. Services, 1828, 1847, 1851, P.R.O.). Gordon d. 1859. 403- David. 1809, Mar. 2, Asst. Surg., 2oth Ft., previously Hosp. Mate (L.G., 270). 1815, h.p., ist Garr. Batn. ; applied for permission to GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 89 live in N. America for twelve months (A.L., 1810-25; W.O., Applns. for Living Abroad, P.R.O.). He d. 1824. 404. David. 1809, Aug. 8, Capt., Dumfriessh. Mil. (List of Offs. Mil, 1817, P.R.O.). Third son of Sir Alexander, of Culvennan, 199; ". 1797, Agnes (1776- 1839) dau. of William Hyslop, of Lochend, and had William, 1454; James (1818-90), who patented a system of automatic railway signalling ; Alexander (1802-68) who started the first motor magazine, wrote a notable book on " Elemental Locomotion " and designed lighthouses all over the world. David Gordon, who invented portable gas, d. 1829, Nov. i, in London, bur. in the vaults of St. James's Church Clerkenwell ; biographed at length by J. M. Bulloch in Dumfries Courier, 1906, Sep. 22 Oct. 12. 405- David. 1827, Mar. 8, Cornet, 4th Lt. Dgns. 1827, Ju!. 1830. Jan. \, served in E. Indies; Dec. 31, Lt. 1834, Oct. i, Adj. 1836, Sep. [?], res. Adjtcy. 1838, ret. (A.L., 1827-39; W.O., Offs. Services, 1829, P.R.O.). B. 1809, at Edinburgh. 406- David Alexander. 1854, Oct. 18, Ens., Kirkcudbright quota of Galloway Rif. Mil. (L.G., pt. 4, pp. 3410,4184). Col. Hamilton wrote to him offering (unofficially) a com., " I would fain hope that a little quasi-soldiering with the change of life, air and scene, which it would bring along with it, will be sufficient inducement to tempt you to throw in your lot with the remnant of the old Galloway's" (Information from his dau. Mrs. Walker). 1855, ^ ar - 21, Ens., Rif. Brig. ; Aug. 31, Lt. ; served in the Crimea and India. 1858-60, Adj. Received 1863, Mar. 17, 11 is. and 1865, Oct. 5, 7 i6s. two issues of prize money for capture of Lucknow (Hart's A.L., 1856-60). Eldest son of William, 1454 ; b. 1828, Feb. 29 ; m. 1855, Jan. i, at Epis. Chapel, Dumfries, Jane Lawrie (b. 1833), only dau. of Allan Bell, of Hillow- town, near Castle Douglas (1-7.0., Offs. Mrges., P.R.O.), and had with other children, Lochinvar Alexander Charles, 1102- Gordon d. 1882, Aug. 28, at Southampton, bur. at Crossmichael Church, Kirkcudbright. 407- David Macdowall. 1832, Aug. 15, Vol., ist Class, R.N., "Dis- patch". 1835, Oct. 15, Mid., " Sulphur" ; Nov. 13, "Starling". 1838, May 5, discharged. 1839, Feb. 6, passed as Lt. ; Oct. 25, Mate, "Excellent". 1840, Mar. n, "Thunderer". 1842, May 18, " Excellent" ; Jun. 2, paid off; Jun. 3, Mate, "Excellent"; Aug. i, " Agincourt ". 1845, Mar. 24, Lt., "Agincourt". 1846, Feb. 27, Comdr. (act.) "Young Hebe" tender, E. Indies; Aug. 8, " Royalist " brig. 1848, Nov. 20, invalided (Adm. Indexes, Midshipmen; Lts. Passing Cei-tif., P.R.O. ; N.L., 1839-50; O' Byrne's Nav. Biog. ; 1.0. Rec.) He prepared several Admiralty charts and maps, including M 90 HOUSE OF GORDON. one of Royalist Haven, South Natunas, in the China Sea, 1842 ; four of north coast of Borneo, which he surveyed in 1 85 2, and one of Tam Sui Harbour, 1855. Second son of Thomas Duff, of Park, 1590; b.\ 1818, Sep. 30, at Park; d. s.p. 1841, Dec. i, at Singapore. 408- David Russell. 1902, Jun. 4, Gunner, R.N. (N.L., 1902-10). Son of Rev. John Henry, Darlington (d. 1878, Mar. 10), a popular Secularist lecturer and pamphleteer, who publicly renounced that creed in the Leeds Music Hall 1862, Aug. 5. John Henry's father John was a Londoner, who became a schoolmaster at Ambleside and then at Mary Port, and m. Harriott Russell, aunt of Sir Edward Russell of the Liverpool Post. 409- Donald. 1799, Aug. 19, Capt. Lt., Aberdeensh. Mil., previously Capt., N. Fencibles (Abd. Jour.), presumably Daniel, 396- 410- Donald. 1907, Mar. 19, 2nd Lt., Mussoorie Rif. Vols. (I.A.L., 1907-10). 411- Douglas George Hamilton. 1872, Jul. 31, Cornet, Middlesex Yeo. Cav. (L.G., pt. 3, p. 3392). 1873, Feb. 5, Lt. ; Jul. 16, res. com. (ibid., pt. i, p. 468, pt. 4, p. 3337). 1876, Feb. 2, S. Lt., ist London Eng. Vols. (ibid., pt. i, p. 412). 1880, Apr. 24, res. com. (ibid., pt. 3, p. 2661). 1890, Jan. i, 2nd Lt., S. Middlesex Rif. Vols. (ibid., pt. i, p. 10). 1891, Jan. 17, Lt. (ibid., pt. i, p. 294). 1894, Mar. 19, Capt. ; Nov. 21, res. com. (ibid., pt. 2, p. 1454, pt. 6, p. 6511). Eldest son of Rev, Douglas, 3rd son of George, 4th Earl of Aberdeen, 541 I "' 1877, Jun. 7, Edith, 2nd dau. of Rev. W. T. Bullock, of Faulkbourn Hall, Essex, and has Douglas Walter, 413, Hugh Hamilton, 670, and two daus. Wrote Neglected Frescoes in Northern Italy (Sette of Odd Volumes, 1890, pp. 32), and his autobiography, anon., as Fifty Years of Failure ; Confessions of an Optimist (1905); Secy., Artists' General Benevolent Inst. Brother of George William Hamilton, 603. 412- Douglas Martin St. Leger. 1887, Aug. 26, Conductor, Madras Commisst. Dept. ; spec, promotion for services in Burmese expedition previously Commiss. Serg. 1890, Jan., remanded (I.A.L., 1887-90). Son of Capt. G. Gordon, Leamington Road Villas, London, 1870; m. 1882, Jul. 12, at Bangalore Cathedral, Grace Mary (b. 1860), dau. of Henry Kennedy, and had Marie Melville Bruce St. Leger, b. 1883, May i, bap. Jun. 2, at Bangalore, Henry Perceval St. Leger. b. 1885, Nov. 24, bap. Dec. 3, at Trimulgherry, and Joseph Douglas St. Leger, b. 1894, Oct. 19, bap. Nov. 4, d. 1895, Jun. 13. Gordon who d. 1894, Dec. 4 (I.O. Kec.), had a brother Arthur St. Leger ; possibly son of George St. Leger, 596' 413- Douglas Walter Hamilton. 1892, Jan. 15, Cadet, R.N. 1894, GORDONS UNDER ARMS. g t Jan. 15, Mid. 1897, Jul. 15, S. Lt. 1899, Jan. 15, ist ,and Gunnery Lt., " Sutlej " (N.L., 1897-1910). 1911, June 22, Comdr. Son of Douglas George Hamilton, 4H ; b. 1878, Mar. 18, m. 1903, June 20, Emilie, dau. of Leonard Maton, 15 Cornwall Gardens, London, S.W. 414- Lord Douglas William Cope. 1868, Sep. 2, Cornet, Coldstream Gds. 1871, Oct. 28, Lt. 1880, res. com. (A.L., 1869 Dec. 1880; Hart's A.L., 1869-81). Fourth son of Charles, zoth Marquis of Huntly; l>. 1851, Oct. n. Liberal M. P. for West Aberdeenshire, 1876 and Huntingdon, 1880; d. until. of aneurism in Piccadilly, 1888, Aug. 4; bur. at Peterborough. Brother of Charles, nth Marquis, 341, Lord Granville Armyne, 607, and Lord Lewis 1098 (Bulloch's Earls of Aboyne, 43). 415- Dudley Basil. 1892, Aug. 13, 2nd Lt., 3rd Middlesex Art. Vols. ; Dec. 24, Lt. (L.G., pt. 4, p. 4596, pt. 6, p. 7552). 1894, May 12, res. com. (ibid., pt. 3, p. 2786). 416- Hon. Dudley Gladstone Hamilton. 1902, Jul. 10, Capt., 2nd Vol. Batn. Gordon Highlrs. (A.L., 1902-7). Second son of John, 7th Earl of Aberdeen, 1019; b. 1883, May 6, at 37 Grosvenor Square; in. 1907, Apr. 25, Cecile Elizabeth, dau. of George James Drummond of Swaylands House, Penshurst, Kent (Earl of Perth's family) and has issue. Trained in Aberdeen as a mechanical engineer. 417- Duncan. 1807, Jul. 3, Ens., 5gth Ft., 2nd Batn. 1808, Apr. 9, Lt. 1810, Dec., served at capture of Isle of France, under Gen. Sir John Abercrombie. 1811, Aug. 26, served at assault of Fort Cornelis and capture of Java under Gen. Auchmuchty, slightly wounded (Medal and clasp) (G.M., vol. 81, pt. 2, p. 571). 1815, Apr. 20, Bt. Capt. 1816-8, serving in India, with ist Batn. 1818, Mar. 5, exchanged from 2nd to ist Batn. 1825-6, served at siege and capture of Bhurtpore, under Lord Combermere (India Medal and clasp). 1834, Jul. 2, Maj. (G.M., vol. 2, N.S., p. 207); Jul. 4, ret. p.i846, ret. by sale of com. (A.L., 1808-47; Hart's ,4 .L., 1840-68; W.O., O/s. Services, 1829, P.R.O.). B. 1786 at Urquhart, Inverness-sh. ; m. 1832, Jan. 30, at Glasgow, Margaret Dewar (b. 1810), possibly sister of Rev. Daniel Dewar, D.D., Min., Iron Church, Glasgow, afterwards Principal, Marischal Coll., Abd., who per- formed ceremony (W.O., Offs. Mrges., P.R.O.). 418- Duncan Forbes. 1867, May 8, Ens., g2nd (Gordon Highlrs.). 1869, Dec. 15, Lt. 1879, Dec. 15, Capt. 1878-9, served in Afghan war, action of Charasiah and subsequent pursuit ; final occupation of Kabul ; affairs round Kabul and Sherpur, assault and capture of heights of Takht-i-Shai and Asmai, 92 HOUSE OF GORDON. severely wounded (Medal, two clasps, Bt. of Maj.) (Despatches, L.G., 1880, May 4 and 18). 1881, Jun. 15, Adj., ist Kincardinsh. and Aberdeensh. Vols. 1885, May 13, Maj. 1889, Oct. 26, ret. (A.L., 1888-1910). Second son of Alexander, of Newton; b. 1849, May 30; m. 1880, Nov. 16, Elizabeth Alexandrina, dau. of R. Adm. John Leith of Blackford, and has Alastair, 114, Lewis, 1099, and a dau. Esme, in. 1908, Sep. 3, Col. Hugh E. Everard. 1893, Jan. 27, Chief of the Aberdeensh. Constabulary; D.L., Co. Aberdeen, 1899, O ct - 2 5 < 4 tn Class M.V.O., 1906, Oct. 8, on the occasion of the Quatercentenary Celebrations, Aberdeen University (House of Gordon, n. (489-90)). 419 Duncan Robert Wolseley. 1899, May n, 2nd Lt., $th Batn. Rif. Brig. Mil. 1900, Apr. 18, 2nd Lt., York and Lane. Reg. 1901, Oct. 23, Lt. 1902, Apr. 19, Ind. Army, and Batn., roth Gurkha Rif. (A.L., 1899- 1909, I. A .L.). Eldest surviving son of Alexander Hermann Adam, 230 ! b. 1880, Jun. ii ; d. 1909, Jan. i, at Quetta, of enteric (Morning Post, Jan. 5). 420. Dundas William. 1852, Dec. 9, znd Lt, H.E.I.C.S. (Bengal) Art. 1857, Sep. 8, Lt. 1858, Jan. 8, k. in the battery at Alum Bagh, Lucknow, while observing effect of his own fire on the enemy (.7. Reg., 1853-8). Maj. Maclntyre says that " Gordon commanded the detachments of Artillery at Alum Bagh until the arrival of Capt. Moir, was most conspicuous in the performance of his duties, and deserves much credit" (G. B. Malleson's hid. Mutiny, n. 346) ; Maj. Eyre writing 1858, Jan. 8, says that Gordon, who had assisted him most zealously in working the heavy guns in the actions of Mungulwar and Alumbagh, " was left behind at the latter place in command of a portion of the heavy battery, and was able to render material assistance in the defence of that important position. The last sentence had scarcely been penned when I was startled by the announcement that poor Lt. D. had just been killed in the Alumbagh by a round shot. I deeply regret the loss of this most aimable and excellent young officer " (G. W. Forrest's Ind. Mutiny, ii. 24, 433, 439). Fifth son of Adam, and grandson of David, XIV. of Abergeldie ; b. 1833, Mar. 24, bap. May n, at Charlton, Kent; educated at Blackheath Pro- prietary Sen., and Addiscombe; nominated for H.E.I.C.S. by Capt. John Shepherd on recommendation of his uncle, Robert, 1239 (1.0. Rec. ; House of Gordon, i. (105)). Nephew of Charles David, 350- 421- Edward. 1803, Apr. 8, Ens., 6sth Ft. 1804, Jun. 9, Lt. 1812, ret. (A.L., 1804-13; Raikes' Roll of Offs. ist Batn. York and Lane. Reg., GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 93 422- Edward. 1807, Jun. 18, Vol., R.N. ist Class, "Cleopatra," Halifax. 1809, NOT. n 1810, Sep. 27, Mid., West Indies, capture of Martinique. 1810, Sep. 28 1811, Jun, 20, Mid., " Guerriere," American coast. 1811, Jun. 21 1813, Feb. 24, Master's Mate, " Cleopatra," N. Sea and Gibraltar. 1813, Feb. 25 Jun. 28, Mid. and Master's Mate, " San Domingo,'' American coast ; Jun. 30, Lt. (act.) " Barrosa," American coast and W. Indies. 1814, Feb. 10, Lt. ; Jul. i, h.p. 1818, Jul. 15, Lt., " On- tario," Jamaica. 1821, Feb. 3, "Jaseur," Plymouth and Halifax. 1823, Jul. i, " Sybille," Jamaica and Mediterranean. 1826, Jun. 3, Comdr. (rank). 1827, Jun. 27, "Acorn" sloop; lost with all hands off coast of Bermuda, 1828, Apr. i4(Adm. Offs. Services, P.R.O. ; Laird Clowes' Navy, vr. 505; W. O. S. Gilly's Shipwrecks, 1793-1850, p. 313). Second son of Alexander, 172; b. 1794, Oct. 29, bap. Dec. 14, Charlotte- town, P.E.I. ; entered Navy the day before his mother and step-father Dr. Guthrie left Halifax for Ireland (Ray C. Archibald's Carlyle's First Lore, 24, 4i, 42, 54, 122). 423- Edward. 1812, Maj., comd. an Inf. Reg., Nizam's Arm)-, stationed in French lines near the Residency at Hyderabad ; Nov., the Mohammedan Sepoys of the reg, mutinied, tied him to the muzzle of a gun and threatened to blow him away, unless their Raj. and a full pardon was given them ; eventually released by a faithful Indian servant ; ret. in con- sequence ; the faithful of his reg. were drafted into Russell's Brigade, ist Batn., when raised in 1813 (Capt. Burton's Hyderabad Contingent). Younger son of William, 1399; b. 1784. in India, presumably at Pondi- cherry ; educated in England; witnessed marriage, at Hyderabad, 1807, of his brother Joseph, 1072; arrived in Madras from Hyderabad, 1813, Feb. 6, settled there as merchant and Govt. Agent; in. (i) 1817, Apr. n, at Tran- quebar, by special license issued under Roy. Seal of the King of Denmark, Mrs. Joseph Gordon (Asiatic Jour. 1817, vol. 4, p. 532 ; Madras Govt. Gaz., 1817, Apr. 24), who d. 1818, Oct. n, in her 34th year (ibid., 1818, Oct. 29) ; m. (2) 1822, Jan. i, at St. George's Church, Sarah Bagshaw (b. i 798, d. and bur. 1828, Apr. 25, at St. Mary's Ch.) ; had Louisa Fanny, /;. 1822, Oct. 29, bap, 1823, Jan. i, at St. George's Ch., m. 1858, Aug. 24, at Brighton, Henry Holroyd, Barr. Middle Temple (1820-96) and Emily Eliza, b. 1826, Sep. 6, bap. 1827, Jan. n, at St. George's Ch., in. 1848, Apr. 27, at Littleham, Ex- mouth, Rev. Frederick Wickham, M.A., 2nd Master, Winchester Coll. (1807- 62); m. (3) 1831, May 30, at Pondicherry, Anne Matilda Seguin, and had Sarah Mary Ann, bur. 1833, Apr. 2, at St. Mary's Ch., aged three mths. fifteen days. Gordon d. 1833, May 19, at Calcutta, in his 4gth year (Madras 94 HOUSE OF GORDON. Male Asylum Herald, Jun. 6), which says that " while warm affection dwells amongst relatives, sincere and unfeigned regard and good will amongst friends ; and while the generous heart prompts to bestow where the lavish hand responds to its dictates, so as long as these qualities find a value in the eyes of mankind, will the memory of this estimable man be cherished". By will, proved at Madras and administration granted 1833, Aug. 16, he appointed his wife residuary legatee and executrix with James Ochterlony, S. Binney and James Scott. He left certain property to Mrs. Gee (presumably his sister) and referred to his children in Europe (1.0. Rec. ; G.M., vol. 29, N.S., p. 656, vol. 5, 2nd N.S., p. 413). Gordon's grandson is the Rev. Gordon Wickham, St. Mary's House, Bradford Abbas, Sherborne, Dorset. 424- Edward. 1819, Aug. 12, Ens., 22nd. Ft. (L.G., 1513). 1825, Apr. 7, Lt. (ibid., 643; A.L., 1820-28). Fifth son of Hon. Adam, 97; l>. 1799, Mar. 12 ; d. unm. 1827, Dec. 14, at Jamaica. 425- Edward. 1872, Mar. 12, Ens., Kirkcudbright Rif. Vols. (L.G., pt. 2, p. 1457). 1875, Oct. 9, Capt. (ibid., pt. 4, p. 4773). 1879, Jun. n, res. com. (ibid., pt. 4, p. 3832). Younger son of William (1818-99), f Threave, Kirkcudbright; brother of William, 1469. 426- Edward. 1893, Aug. 26, Chief Eng., R.N. Reserve. 1909, ret. (N.L., 1893-1909). 427- Edward Charles Acheson. 1845, Dec. 18, 2nd Lt., R.E. 1846, Apr. i, Lt. 1854, Dec. 22, Capt.; served in Crimea campaign from Apr. to its close ; May 22, comd. with another Lt. a detachment which landed at Varna from the " Caradoc," to erect jetties for landing troops and ordnance (Turkish Medal, Order of the Medjidie) ; Commissioner for settlement of claims against Turkish Govt. for Crimean War. 1855, Nov. 2, Bt. Maj. 1862, Sep. 4, protocol signed at Kanlidja, appt. British Member of Mixed' Mil. Com. charged with demarcation of the Rayon of fortress of Belgrade. 1862, Nov. 2 1863, Jun. 12, served Turkish Govt. as Insp. of prisons and subsequently for eight years member of their Board of Public Works. 1865, in charge of Brit. Mil. Cemeteries and Govt. Buildings on the Bosphorus. 1866, Mar. 31, Bt. Lt. Col. 1868, Nov. 10, Lt. Col. 1871, Apr. 11872, Mar. 31, Act. Asst. Dir. of Works. 1872, Apr. i 1876, Mar. 28, Asst. Dir. 1873, Nov. 10, Bt. Col. 1880, Mar. 3, Member of Council, Bermudas; Jun. i Sep. 14, Govr. (act.). 1881, Jul. i, Col.; Aug.-Nov. Govr. (act). 1882, Mar.-Jul., Administrator ; Jun. 24, President, R.E. Committee ; Aug. 15, Comdt, Sch. Mil. Eng., Chatham. 1885, Nov. i, ret., hon. rank Maj. Gen. GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 95 (A.L., 1846-1909; Hart's A.L., 1846-1909; Connolly's Sappers and Miners, n. 182, 495). Third son of Arthur Helsham, 272 ! b. 1827, May 21 ; m. 1855, May 25, at Constantinople, Augusta, only dau. of Col. Bolton, R.E. (G.M., vol. 44, N.S., p. 191); had Arthur William Bolton, 274, and Lawrance Christian, 1083- Gordon d. 1909, Aug. 30, at St. Margaret's, Titchfield, Hants (Times). 428- Edward Hyde Hamilton. 1882, May 10, Lt., Gordon Highlrs. 1884, served in Soudan, present at El Teb and Tamai (Medal and clasp, Khedive's Star) ; Nile expedition with Gen. Earle in River column (clasp). 1890, Nov. 18 Dec. 14, A.D.C. (act.) to Brig. Gen. Massey, Ceylon; Dec. 15 1893, Mar. 28, A.D.C. Brig. Gen., Ceylon. 1892, Apr. 8, Capt., ret. Reserve of Offs. 1894, Apr. 9, Adj., 151)1 Middlesex Rif. Vols. 1896, res. (A.L., 1883-1910). Son of George Hamilton, 575; b. 1861, Nov. 8 ; educated at Wellington Coll. (Reg. 88); m. (i) 1888, Jan. 4, at Taney Ch., Co. Dublin, Cecilia Maude, dau. of Robert Manders, of Landscape, Dublin, and has a dau. Stella Maud, b. 1893 ; m. (2) 1897, Oct. 14, Hilda Winifred D'Arcy, dau. of John Timothy D'Arcy Hutton, of Aldburgh Hall, Masham, York, and has a dau. Harriet Hermione, b. 1899 (Fox Davies' Armorial Families, 4th ed., p. 664; Burke's Landed Gentry). 429. Edward Ian Drumearn. 1897, Feb. 20, 2nd Lt., R. Scots Fus. 1899, May u, Lt. ; served in S. African war, 1899-1902 ; relief of Ladysmith, including operations 1900, Jan. 17 24; operations Feb. 5 7, and action at Vaal Krantz ; operations Feb. 14 27 on Tugela Heights, action at Pieter's Hill; relief of Mafeking ; operations in Transvaal, May Jun. ; in Transvaal, W. of Pretoria, Jul. Nov., including actions at Fredrichstad, Oct. 17 25; served with Mtd. Inf., operations in Transvaal, Nov. 30 1901, Dec. ; 1901, Sep. 25, Capt.; operations in Orange River Colony, 1902, Jan. Mar.; in Transvaal, Mar. May (Queen's Medal, five clasps, King's Medal, two clasps) (A.L., 1897-1910). Elder son of Sir John James Hood, 1047 ; b. 1877, Jul. 9. 430. Edward Robertson. 1884, Feb. 23, Lt., 3rd Batn. R. Warwicksh. Reg. (Mil.). 1885, Nov. 25, Lt., 2nd Dgn. Gds. 1895, Sep. 18, Capt. 1896, Dec. 16, Capt., gth Lcrs. 1901, Mar. 15, Maj. 1899 1902, served in S. African war ; advance on Kimberley, including actions at Belmont, Enslin Modder River and Magersfontein ; relief of Kimberley, wounded ; operations in Transvaal, May Jun., 1900, including actions near Johannesburg, Pretoria and Diamond Hill, operations in Transvaal, West of Pretoria and Orange River Colony, Jul. Nov., including action at Caledon River; opera- 96 HOUSE OF GORDON. tions in Orange River Colony, Nov. 30 1901, Jun., and in Cape Colony, Jun. 1902, Mar. (Despatches, L.G., 1901, Sep. 10, Queen's Medal, six clasps, King's Medal, two clasps). 1904, Mar. 15, Maj. 1906, Nov. 3 ret. (A.L., 1884- 1910). Son of Thomas Edward, 1353; b. 1864, Feb. 24. 431. Edward Smith. 1856, Aug. 21, Cadet, R.A. 1857, Oct. i, Lt. 1870, Jan. 10, Capt. 1877, Nov. 24, Maj. 1877, Oct. i 1882, Sep. 30, Asst. Supt., R. Carr. Factory. 1884, Nov. 24, Lt. Col., h.p. 1885, Oct. i, Lt. Col. 1889, Oct. i, Bt. Col. 1890, Oct i, ret. (A.L., 1857-1910). Elder son of James Edward, 791; b. 1838, Dec. 14; m. 1869, Oct. 14, at Beddington, Surrey, Alice Knyvett (b. 1848) (W.O., Offs. Urges., P.R.O.), and has Alec Knyvett, Supt., Manchester Fever Hosp. Gordon has been twice arrested in France on the unfounded charge of espionage in May 1900, at the Chateau de Favreaux near Morlaix, 33 miles from Brest ; released when facts were known ; on May 21, 1904, at Belle Isle-en-Mer, coast of Brittany, taken to Lorient, released Jun. 7, having spent over a fortnight in prison; now living at Howley Place, Padclington (J. M. Bulloch in Huntly Express, 1906, Aug. 31 and Sep. 7). 432- Edward Strathearn, 1st (and last) Baron Gordon of Drumearn. 1859, Aug. 31, Capt., ist Edinburgh City Rif. Vols. (List of Vol. Offs., 1860, p. 32). 1864, May 10, Maj. (L.G., pt. 5, p. 2822). 1867, Nov. 29, Lt. Col. (ibid., Nov. p. 6765). 1873, Mar. 26, res. com.; May 17, hon. Col. (ibid., pt. 2, p. 1658, pt. 3, p. 2448; Lt. H. E. Harris's List of Vol. Offs., Eldest son of John, 960; b. 1814, Apr. 10, at Inverness; 1835, Memb. of Faculty of Advocates ; 1876, Lord of Appeal with life peerage ; m. 1845, Agnes Joanna (d. 1895, Oct. 1 1) only child of John Maclnnes, of Auchinreoch, and had Hon. and Rev. Arthur, 270, and Hon. Frederick, 462 I D.L., Edinburgh City and Council, 1872, Sep. 17 (L.G., pt. 5, pp. 5454, 5874); d. 1879, Aug. in 21, at Brussels; bur. in the Dean Cemetery, Edinburgh (Bulloch's Gordons in Griamachary, 14-17 ; and D.N.B.). 433. Edward William. 1851, Jan. 10, Asst. Paymaster, R.N. 1860, Jun. 14, Paymaster. 1868, ret. (A'. L., 1851-84). B. 1828, May 18; entered Cheltenham Coll., 1842, Aug. (Reg., 71); d. 1884, Sep. 19. 434- Edwin Booth. 1900, Oct., Sub. Conductor, Commis. and Trans- port Depart. (Bengal) ; Store Keeper, Army Clothing Factory. 1901, Feb. 15, pensioned in India (I.A.L., igoo-Jan. 1906). 435- Eric Redmond Sutton. 1903, Sep. 30, Cadet R.N. 1908, May 15, Mid. (N.L., i9O3-Oct. 1910); withdrawn 1911, Aug. 2. GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 97 Second son of James Redmond Patrick, 814; b. 1890, Oct. 31 (Croughly Book, 86). 436. Evelyn Boscawen. 1899, Jul. 19, and Lt., ist Wilts. Rif. Vols. (L.G., pt. 4, p. 4449). 1900, May 5, and Lt., North'd Fus. 1901, Jun. 18, Lt. 1900-2, served in S. African war; operations in Transvaal, W. of Pre- toria, Aug. Nov. 29, in Transvaal, Nov. 30 1902, May 31 (Queen's Medal, three clasps, King's Medal, two clasps). 1907, Aug. 22, Capt. 1908, May 20, Capt., S. Lane. Reg. (A.L., igoo-Oct. 1910). Son of Charles William, 379; b. 1877, Oct. 6; m. 1908, Oct. 21, at Peshawar, Martha Florence, dau. of Dr. Wheldon, of Mauritius (Morning Post). 437- Francis. 1672, Dec. 28, Ens., Earl of Arran's Gds., in Ireland (Dalton's A.L., i. 131). 437a. Francis. 1686, Lt., Duke of Ormonde's Reg. (Ormonde MSS. Hist. MSS. Com., n. 450). 438- Francis. 1712, Lt., Maj. Gen. Buchan's Reg., wrote An Essay upon Predestination and Grace (Edinburgh, 410, pp. viii, 113). Col. Thomas Buchan was in command 2ist Ft., 1686, Jul. 1689, Mar. ; Col. John Buchan held command of a reg. of Inf. during a part of King William's reign. 439- Francis. 1755, May 3, Surg. Mate, R.N., "Otter" Sloop, previously ist Mate, " Kingston " (Adm. Offs. appt. by N. Board, P.R.O.). 440- Francis. 1758, Ens., 6oth Ft.; Jul 6-8, served at the attack on entrenchments at Ticonderoga, wounded. 1759, Aug. 29, Lt. 1762, May Aug., serving in Canada ; wrote several letters to Col. Henry Bouquet (Add. MSS., 21648, B.M.), dealing mainly with regtl. affairs. 1763, Jun., in com- mand of Fort Venango ; a body of Seneca Indians " gained entrance under pretence of friendship, then closed the gates, fell upon the garrison, but- chered all except Lt. Gordon, whom they forced to write from their dictation statement of the grievances which had driven them to arms, and then tortured over a slow fire for several successive nights, till he expired. This done they burned the place to the ground (Parkman's Conspiracy of Pontiac, it. 152, 171 ; Amherst's Despatches, 1763, Jun. 27, P.R.O., A.L., 1759-63). The Earlston MS., states he was taken prisoner with some officers "but made his escape, tho' some weeks after he was taken a second time at Venango, and murdered in his 36th year". Fourth son of Sir Thomas, of Earlston, 3rd bart., 1316- 441- Francis. 1760, Jan. 28, ist Lt., 88th Ft. (Campbell's Highlanders). 1761, Jun. 16, captured at Fellinghausen (S.M., vol. 23, p. 375). 1763, h.p. (A.L., 1760-99). N 98 HOUSE OF GORDON. Son of John, of Craig, and Anne, dau. of Patrick Reid, of Haughton. He had John, sheriff clerk depute, Abd., who d. unm. 1793, Aug. 4; Anne, m. 1796, Alex. Shirrefs, advocate, Abd., and became the mother of James Gordon Francis Shirrefs-Gordon, who succeeded to Craig; Helen, w;., 1799, James Munro, cabinet maker, Abd., and d. at Pictou, Nova Scotia, 1840, Sep. Gordon <1. 1788, Oct. 7, at Mill of Lumphart, Daviot (S.M., vol. 50, p. 569 ; Abd. your.). Brother of George, 500- 442. Francis (of Tillyangus). 1776, Oct. i, Lt. (Roll of Barons and Freeholders in Co. Aberdeen). 443. Francis. 1784,0^.6, Ens., 68th Ft. 1785, Mar. 3, to h.p. of i6th Ft., by exchange at own request, on account of ill-health (A.L., 1785- 1856; Hart's A.L., 1840-58; \V . O., Offs. Services, 1828, 1847, P.R.O.). Son of John, of Craig, and Anne, dau. of James Gordon, of Banchory ; b. 1772, June 23; student, Marischal Coll., 1787-89. 1796, Mar. 7, Memb. Soc. of Advocates, Abd. 1852, Apr. 14, sue. to Craig, also owned Kincardine O'Neil ; in. (i) 1807, Eliz., dau. of James Gordon of Rosieburn ; (2) 1826, Isabella, dau. of Gen. John Gordon-Cuming-Skene of Pitlurg, and had two sons and three daus., the eldest of whom, Elizabeth, Mrs. Charles Kinnaird Johnstonc, succeeded him, and assumed the additional name of Gordon. Gordon d. 1857, Jan. 27, at Aberdeen (Abd. Jour.; Wimberley's Gordons of Craig, 40-3). Nephew of Francis, 441) and George, 500- 444. Francis. 1795 1800, Master, R.N. (Steele's N.L.). 445. Francis. 1803, Nov. 24, Lt., and Aberdeen Vols. (L.G., 1623, List oj Offs. Mil. and Vols., 1807, p. 3, P.R.O.). 446. Francis. 1806, Master's Mate and later Master (act.) R.N., previously in merchant service. 1814, Jan. 5, passed as Lt., aged 27. 1820, Feb. 12, Master, "Tees" (Adin., Lt.s Passing Certif.; N.L., 1814-20). Son of Cornelius, and Mary ; b. at Llanrhidian, Glamorgan, 1786, Mar. 26; in. 1809, May 4, at Clifton, Glos., Mary Moisson (b. 1792) and had Bentinck Doyle, b. 1817, Dec. 20 and Mary Elizabeth, b, 1819, Dec. 7. Gordon was drowned Oct. 28, 1820, while serving in a small tender detached from the " Tees " for preventing the importation of slaves into the Mauritius. Mrs. Gordon, then living in Jersey, received pension, and two children placed on Compassionate List at 5 each (Adm. Wid. Pensions, Compass. List, 1820-6, p. 47, P.R.O.). 447. Francis. 1810, Cadet, H.E.I.C.S.. (Madras). 181 1, Jun. 5, Ens. 2oth N.I. 1814, Jul. 12, at Neemuch, bap. 1844, Jul. 4, at Mussoorie ; educated at Rev. H. D. Harper's, Sherborne, Dorset, and Addis- combe ; nominated for H.E.I.C.S., by Sir Erskine Perry on recommendation of A. W. Kinglake (historian of Crimean War and the brother-in-law of his aunt Louisa Gordon) in 1859, his father then living at Colleton Crescent, Exeter; d. 1880, Jun. 6, at Aden, bur. Jun. 7 in Camp Cemetery (7.0. Rec.). 460- Frederick. 1798, Apr. 17, Cadet, R.A. 1799, Oct. 9, 2nd Lt. 1801, Sep. 3, ist. Lt. 1806, Sep. 15, 2nd Capt. Possibly the Capt. Gordon, R.A., who distinguished himself in an engagement between English gunboats and enemy's scjuadrons in the neighbourhood of Isle au Croix, 1813, Jan. 3, which terminated in the capture of two American vessels, the " Eagle" and the "Growler"; the gunboats were ably supported by detachments from garrison of the island (Sir G. Prevost's Despatches from Kingstown, Upper Canada ; G.M., vol. 83, pt. 2, p. 474). The other captains in the R.A. at this time Capt. Charles, 352, then serving at St. Sebastian, and Capt. Henry William, 652 do not claim this achievement in their war services. 1814, Dec. 20, Capt. 1819, Aug. 12, Bt. Maj., h.p. 1826, Aug. 5, Maj., h.p. unat. ; Nov. 6, ret. by sale of com. (List of Ojfs., R.A., 29; A.L., 1799-1827). Eldest son of Abraham Cyrus, 75; b. 1783, Sep. 13; /. 1802, Jun. 30, at Everton, Nott.s, Elizabeth, second dan. of James Murdoch, of Madeira (S.M., vol. 64, p. 615), and had with other children Abraham Cyrus, 76, James Thomas, 818, Frederick d. 1861, Dec. 14, at Barnstaple, aged 37 (G./l/., vol. 12, N.S., p. 238); Eli/abeth (youngest dau.), in 1849, Mar. 22, at Newport, Barnstaple, Francis, son of Samuel Lawford, of Blackheath (ibid., vol. 31, N.S., p. 535). Mrs. Gordon d. 1867, Jan. 12, at Newport, aged 82 (ibid., vol. 3, N.S., p. 264). Gordon d. 1876, Nov. 17, aged 93; bur. in Barnstaple Churchyard also wife and son Frederick. Gordon's niece, Harriet Maria Gordon, n>. 1865, Jul. n, at Newton Abbott, Francis Douglas, son of Dr. Harris, of Hawkhurst, Kent (ibid., vol. 19, N.S., p. 237). 461- Frederick. 1878, Jun. 5, 2 nd Lt., gth Dorsetsh. Rif. Vols. (L.G., pt. 4, p. 3421 ; A.L., 1880). Son of Charles William, of Wincombe Park, 379; b. 1847, Dec. 30, at Nottington House, Dorset; educated 1861-4 at Marlborough ; if. 1880. 462- Hon. Frederick. 1881, Jan. 22, "and Lt., gist Ft. ; Feb. 12, 49th Ft. ; Jul. i, Lt. ; Sep. 14, Gordon Highlrs. 1883, Jan. 31 1888, Jan. 30, Adj., ist Batn. 1889, Jul. 7 Aug. 17, with Egyptian army (Medal, four clasps, GORDONS UNDER ARMS. IO3 bronze star). 1890, Nov. i, Capt. 1893, passed Staff. Coll. 1896, Aug. 12 1899, Oct. 8, Brig. Maj., Malta; Oct. 22, Maj. ; Oct. 9 Nov. 6, D.A.A.G. (Intell.) S. Africa; Nov. 7 1902, Sep. n, D.A.A.G., S. Africa. 1900, Nov. 29, D.S.O. 1902, Aug. 22, Bt. Lt. Col. (Queen's Medal, six clasps, King's Medal, two clasps) ; Oct. 15 1903, Jan. 31, spec, empld. H.Q. of army ; Feb. 5 1904, Feb. 5, D.A.Q.M.G., ist Div., ist Army corps. 1908, Jan. 19, Lt. Col. ; Apr. 30, Bt. Col. 1911, Aug. 10, Gen. Staff Off., ist grade, 2nd Div. ; Aug. 30, Col. (A.L., 1880-1911). Fourth son of Edward Strathearn, Baron Gordon of Drumearn, 432 ', b. 1861, Oct. 9; in. 1897, Nov. n, at Harrow Parish Ch., Mabel Rose, dau. of James Douglas Robinson, M.C.S., and has a son and two daus. (Bulloch's Gordons in Griamachary, 17-18). 463- Frederick Harry Blake. 1883, Apr. 7, Lt. Supy., gth (Harrow) Middlesex Rif. Vols. (L.G., pt. 2, p. 1846). 1895, Jun. 5, res. (ibid., pt. 3). Eldest son of Frederick, founder of the Gordon Hotels, by his first wife, and grandnephew of Thomas Blake, M.P. for Leominster anil the Forest of Dean ; b. 1864. 1887, Aug., admitted a solicitor ; partner of Edell & Gordon, solicitors, till 1909, Dec. 31, and since then on his own account at 15 Devon- shire Square, E.C., and i Southampton Row, W.C. ; in. 1890, Mary, only dau. of Major Gen. Barton, Wilbury Road, Brighton. Brother of Vivian, 1301- 464- Frederick Philip Augustus. 1866, Jun. 8, Ens., Madras Vol. Gds. 1873, Feb. 18, Lt. (Madras A.L., 1866-73). Eldest son of Philip Brodie, 1161 ; b. 1849, Mar. 25, bap. Jul. 2, at Royapooram ; in. Margaret Evelyn Evans, and has Kathleen Brodie, b. 1890, Sep. 8, bap. Nov. i, and Phyllis Brodie, b. 1892, Feb. 21, bap. Mar. 3, at Hyderabad, where Gordon then held appt. as Supt. of Jails, in the Nizam's Service (I.O. Rec.). 465. Q- 1858, Jun. 4, Comdr., Naval Brigade, Pubnah, Bengal ; Dec. 30, discharged (I.O. Rec.). 466- Gabriel. 1781, Jan. 6, Ens., 6oth Ft. 1784, Nov. 26, Lt. 1794, Jul. to, Capt. Lt., served at capture of Martinique and Guadeloupe (Gold Medal, one clasp). 1795, Oct. 21, Capt. 1800, May 16, Maj. 1802, Mar. 9, Lt. Col. After 20 years service with his reg. in W. Indies and Canada, got leave of absence from Gen. Sir G. Nugent in Jamaica, to come to England. 1803, went back to Jamaica; soon after appt. to command and superintend British settlement, Bay of Honduras, becoming Deputy Paymaster General, " my services were highly appreciated by Sir G. Nugent, who recommended them to the consideration of H.R.H. the Duke of York". 1808-9, Lt. Col., 4th Ft., h.p. i8n,Jun. 4, Col. 1814, Jun. 4, Maj. Gen. 1830, Jul. 22, Lt. 104 HOUSE OF GORDON. Gen. 1837, Apr., Col., gist Ft. 1846, Nov. 9, Gen. (A.L., 1781-1856; Philip- part's Mil. Cat., in. 388 ; W.O., Offs. Services, 1809, P.R.O.). Son of William, author of the Universal Accountant (said, most doubt- fully, to have been a son of Cosmo, 3rd Duke of Gordon and a French lady, whom he m. at Tours, but never recognised) ; b. 1763 ; m. in Canada, Nancy (or Ann) Beatrnan Finlay (d. 1808, May 13, aged 29), and had two daus., the elder Catherine Ann (1800-82), in. Capt. Edward John Cleather (1797- 1875) who had with other children, Col. William Barclay Gordon Cleather, 47th Lane. Reg., and Alice Jane, Mrs. Rosser Samuel Dean, who possesses, at 29 Craven Hill Gardens, London, a full length portrait of Gen. Gordon, at the age of 76, by Sir John Watson Gordon ; there is also a miniature in the possession of Col. C. L. Gordon. Gordon, who was 6 ft. 5^ in., and always spoke with a Scots accent, lost his sight at the age of 77, d. aged 92, 1855, Aug. 7, from a fall, at Higher Ardwick Lodge, Manchester, where he lived with his dau. Mrs. Cleather (J. M. Bulloch in S.N. & Q., 1905, Apr., and in Banff shire Advertiser, 1911, Jun. 15). Father of David, 402- 467- Geoffrey. 1910, Jan. i, 2nd Lt., Punjab Lt. Horse (I.A.L., 1910). 468- Geoffrey Seton. 1899, Aug. 12, 2nd Lt., E. Yorks. Reg. 1900, May 26, Lt. 1905, Jan. 10, Ind. army. 1908, Aug. 12, Capt., Squadron Off. (A.L., and I.A.L., 1899-1910). Fourth son of Charles Vincent, 377 ; b. 1880, May 2 (House of Gordon, i. (105)). 469- George, 2nd Earl of Huntly. 1475, captured Dingwall Castle from the Earl of Ross (Records of Aboyne, 401). 1488, Jun. n, one of the three leaders of the first division of the royal army at Sauchieburn (ibid., 406). 1501, Jun. 8, (/. at Stirling. Son of Alexander, i st Earl, 115 ; had Sir Adam, 82, and Alexander, 3rd Earl, 116, and Sir James, 687- 470- George, 4th Earl of Huntly. 1533, accompanied King James to Jedburgh to resist the English. 1534, received a com. of fire and sword against the Clan Chattan. 1542, Aug. 20, completely defeated an English force of 3000 men under Sir Robert Bower at Haddonrig ; Nov. frustrated a raid by the Earl of Hertford, but failing to follow it up across the border, was replaced in command of the Scots army by Lord Moray. 1544-6, laid waste the lands of the Camerons. 1547, Sep. 10, taken prisoner at Pinkie, when he fought on foot in gilt and enamelled armour. 1555, conducted an ex- pedition to the country of Clanronald, but had to retire with ill success. 1562, Oct. 28, defeated by the royal army at Corrichie, when he was captured with his sons Sir John, 827, and Sir Adam, 84 ; d. of apoplexy on the field. S m GENERAL GABRIEL GORDON Painted by Sir John Watson-Gordon, R.A. GORDONS UNDER ARMS. IOJ Son of John Lord Gordon, and grandson of Alexander, 3rd Earl, H6 (Records of Aboyne, 429-68); m. Lady Eliz. Keith, and had Sir Adam of Auchindoun, 84 ; George, sth Earl, 473 ; John, 827, and Sir Patrick, H27. 471- George. 1547, Sep. 10, k. at the battle of Pinkie (Balbithan MS.). Eldest son of James, of Cairnburrow. His eldest son John and eight of the latter's sons all fought at the battle of Glenlivet (ibid.). 472. George. 1562, Oct. 28, captured at Corrichie ; Nov. 2, executed at Aberdeen. Laird of Coclarachie, Drumblade, Aberdeenshire (House of Gordon, i. (123)). 473- George, 5th Earl of Huntly. 1570, Jul., as one of the Queen's party he occupied Aberdeen. 1571, Sep. 3, one of the leaders in the attack on Stirling. 1572, Jun. led some forces against the Tower of Merchiston and had his horse shot under him. 1576, Oct. 20, d. at Strathbogie (Records of Aboyne, 470-98). Second son of 4th Earl, 470 ; had George, ist Marquis of Huntly, 474- 474- George, ist Marquis of Huntly. 1592, Feb. 7, attacked the Earl of Moray at Donibristle ; later in the year, fought the Mackintoshes and the Camerons. 1593, Sep., defeated the Mackintoshes in the Cabrach. 1594, Apr. 30, again raided the Mackintoshes; Oct. 3, fought at the battle of Glen- livet. Eldest son of George, 5th Earl, 473, and father of George, 2nd Marquis. 475-6- Hon. George. 1639, led a "resolute" company of Sutherland men " wel armed" to the Covenanters in Moray. 1640, went with some Sutherland men to the Scots' army at Newark. 1642, raised "eight sure able men " in Sutherland and Strathnaver ; May, marched them to Ireland to join Gen. Leslie's reg. of which he was ist Capt., to assist in quelling the rebellion ; had previously purchased a com. in the Hon. James Campbell, Earl of Irvine's reg., but procured a remission till 1643, Mar., when he joined reg. in France. 1649, Govr. ofColeraine (Earls of Sutherland, 493,502,509- ii, 550). 1660, Jul. 6, the King wrote to the Lord Lt. of Ireland, "Col. George Gordon has suffered much in our cause; if you should have any lands or moneys undisposed of in Ireland, we rtcommend him to your favour" (Cat. of State Papers, Irish Series, 1660-2). His name appears in the Act of Settlement MS. Vols. 1663, p. 108, in a list of such of the 1649 ^ s - " as are now alive" (O'Hart's Landed Irish Gentry, 1887, p. 389; Inrolments, Exchequer Offices, Dublin, Roll II.). Posthumous son of John, i3th Earl of Sutherland; b. 1616; m. 1664, Lady Rose Macdonald, dau. of ist Earl of Antrim. Brother of John, i4th Earl, 833. o 106 HOUSE OF GORDON. 477. Lord George. 1646, Jul. 2, Col., *. at the battle of Alford (List of Regts. and Chief Offs., Scottish Army, quartered near Newcastle, 1644). Eldest son of George, 2nd Marquis of Huntly ; brother of Lewis, 3rd Marquis; Charles, ist Earl of Aboyne, 289, and Lord Henry, of the Polish army. 478- George. 1647, May 3, Capt., made a burgess of Aberdeen (N.S.C. Misc., ii. (394)). 479- George. 1662, Oct., Maj., "in Auchindoun," Curator of Patrick Murray in AuchinhuifF (Particular Reg. of Sasines, Banff, i. 118-9). 480- Sir George, ist Earl of Aberdeen, Lord High Chancellor. 1682, Jun. 20, Capt., of one of two Mil. Troops in Shires of Banff and Erroll's part of Aberdeen (Scotland Warrant Bk., vn. 238); d. at Kellie, 1720, Apr. 20 (Scots Peerage, i. 88-90). 481- George, ist Duke of Gordon. 1681, served under Turenne at Strasburg. 1685, May 22, Lt. and Chief Comdr. of Forces in Shires of Banff, Elgin, Inverness, Ross, Sutherland and Caithness ; Jun. 10, in Aberdeen (Scotland Warrant Bks., ix. 132, x. 8). 1686, Feb. 24, Constable and Govr., and Capt. of a Coy. at Edinburgh Castle (ibid., x. 8). 1689, Mar. Jun. 13, defended the place (described fully by Prof. Sanford Terry, in Scottish Hist. Rev. Jan. 1905). Son of Lewis, 3rd Marquis of Huntly; b. about 1650; m. 1676, Oct., Lady Elizabeth Howard, and dau. of Henry, Duke of Norfolk, and had Alexander, 2nd Duke, who fought as a Jacobite ; d. at the Citadel of Leith, 1716, Dec. 7. A minute account of him by J. M. Bulloch appeared in the Huntly Express, 1908, May 29 Nov. 27; 100 copies privately printed, pp. 138. 482- George. 1686, Nov. 10, Ens., ist Ft. 1689, May 21, Lt. Served in Flanders throughout campaigns of William III. and Marlborough (Dalton's A.L., n. 86, 131, v. 49, 222 ; MS. A.L., 1702, p. 138, P.R.O.). 483- George. 1689, Capt., Lord Strathnaver's Ft., reg., raised in Apr., served under Gen. Mackay in Inverness-sh. 1690, Nov., reg. disbanded (Dalton's A. L., in. 96). 484- George. 1689, Capt., Laird of Grant's Ft., Govr. of Balveny Castle garrison, which consisted of two companies of the reg., fled on the approach of Highland army after Killiecrankie (Dalton's A.L., m. 92). 1691, Nov., reg. reduced. 485- Sir George. 1689, Dec. 18, Capt., of a Troop of Horse, formerly commanded by the Laird of Blair (Scotland Warrant Bks., vol. 14, p. 244). Lady Tullibardine (Mil. Hist, of Perthshire, 22) states that he commanded the GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 107 Earl of Annandale's Horse, the Perthshire Troop, one of twelve regiments raised by Lord Leven, 1688-9, an< ^ d- within a few months, and was succeeded by Lt. Robert Pollock, who was in command by 1690, May. But his name appears in a Pay List of 1690, May, with that of Lt. Robert Pollock, and in a Muster Roll, of Nov. following (Ross's Scottish Colours, 49, 74). Second son of Sir John, of Park, Banffshire, and Helen Sibbald ; laird of Edinglassie and Carnousie ; tn. (i) Mary, dau. of Sir Alexander Abercromby of Birkenbog; m. (2) Jean Forbes, and had John and George, 490 (Scotland Warrant Bks., vol. 17, p. 455). Sir George d. 1690, bur. at Ordiquhil, his troop being present at the funeral. 486- George. 1690, Nov., Capt., of Ballylany, Antrim, d. by this date, leaving widow, Margaret (Irish Bills of Exchequer, 1690, Nov. 22). Brother of Katherine, wife of Allan McCleane of Twornerobert, and of Mrs. Alice Kennedy. 487- George. 1691, Nov. 15, Capt., bur. in the Mill Tomb, Greyfriars, Edinburgh (Greyfriars Reg., Scot. Hist. Soc.). 488- George. 1693, Ab., R.N., "Yarmouth," afterwards Captain's Clerk and Mid. ; Ab. and Mid., " Hastings " ; Mid., " Dartmouth " ; Ab. and Mid., "Eagle". 1703, Oct. n, passed as Lt. (Adm. N. Board, Lls. Passing Certif., P.R.O.). 1709, Apr. 9, Capt., " Lowestoffe " frigate; ordered immedi- ately afterwards to N. America. 1710, served under Commodore Martin in the expedition against Port Royal (Annapolis). 1712, Apr., wrote to the Admiralty in answer to a petition of William Penn, as to a prize seized by him (Treasury Papers, p. 381). 1714, Sep. 22, discharged; Sep. 23, h.p. 1715, "Advice," one of the fleet ordered for the Baltic under Sir John Norris. 1717, "Pearl". 1718, Nov., "ordered Lt. Robert Maynard, and Thomas Tucker, Master's Mate ' Pearl,' to sail with two sloops in pursuit of Thatch, a pyrate commonly called Blackbeard. After a desperate engagement they took him, and carried his head into Virginia, where his sloop and cargo was sold for above 2500" (Acts of Privy Council, England, Colonial Series, in. 23-4). 1719, Dec. 14, discharged ; Dec. 15, h.p. 1726, May 5, "Berwick". 1729, Jul. i, h.p. 1731, Jul. 12, d. ; his widow Elizabeth received pension (Adm. Half Pay Lists, Wid. Pensions, P.R.O. ; Charnock's N. Biog. ; Laird Clowes' Navy, 11. 526, Treasury Papers, 1712). 489- George. 1699, Cornet, Brig. Cunningham's Dgns., previously " in their Majestie's Gds. in Scotland ". Cunningham's Dgns., formed in 1691 of six independent troops of horse, raised for service in Scotland, in 1690, for the suppression of the Jacobite war, left Scotland for Holland 1694, Feb., where, 1696, Oct. n, Cunningham was succeeded by William Lord 108 HOUSE OF GORDON. Jedburgh ; reg. returned to Scotland, 1698, Mar. ; there is nothing to show when Gordon left the reg., or whether he served under Lord Jedburgh. Son of John, of Artloch, and nephew of William, I. of Farskane ; d. at Ghent. 1703, Jan., will, proved by his brother, John, 858, mentions 3000 merks due to him by [his kinsman] John Gordon of Rothiemay [who pre- deceased him] by a bond dated 1692, Apr. n (Edin. Test., vol. 81). 490- George. 1702, Apr. i, Capt. ; it would appear that certain lands in the barony of Carnousie, Banffsh., he then held of the Crown, were sur- rendered, and by Charter of this date, created into a free barony, under the title the barony of Carnousie, and granted to him for life, with remainder in fee to his eldest son (Scotland Warrant Bks., vol. 17, p. 455). Out in the '15. Second son of Sir George of Edinglassie, 485 ! * Forbes of Brux, and had Arthur, younger of Carnousie, Charles, Roderick, Alexander, and four daus. (Balbithan MS., p. 38). 491- George. 1702, Aug. 25, Ens., Brig. Gen. Maitland's (25th) Ft., com. renewed at Windsor; not after 1706 (Dalton's A.L., v. 222). 492- George. 1704, Oct. 24, 2nd Lt., Col. Edward Fox's Marines. 1707, May 30, Brig. Borr's Marines. 1713, ist Lt, h.p. reg. disbanded. 1715, Mar. 25, Capt. Lt., 32nd Ft., reg. reformed. 1726, Apr. 25, granted three months leave of absence. 1731, Sep. 15, Capt. 1745-51, ret. (Dalton's A.L., v. 149, 151 ; List of Half Pay Offs. in 1714, p. 44; MS., A.L., 1730, p. 45, 1736, p. 7, 17423, p. 92, 1745, p. no, P.R.O. ; Col. Swiney's ^znd Ft.). 493- George. 1709, Dec. 20, Ens., ist (Sir James Wood's) Ft. 1710, Oct. 31, Lt. 1732, May 23, Lt. 1738, Dec. 15, succeeded by Sir John Abercrombie (MS. A.L., 1736, p. 31, 1745, p. 48, P.R.O.). 1737, May 16, made an honorary burgess of Old Aberdeen (Munro's Old Aberdeen, i. 284). 494- George. 1717, Mar. 13, Ens., Purcell's Ft. 1731, Jun. 17, Lt., 26th (Anstruther's) Ft. (MS. A.L., 1717-8, 1736, p. 40, P.R.O.) ; death re- corded, but no date, in MS. note. 495. George. 1736 Aug. 3, Ens., ist Ft. 1741, Jan. 24, ist Lt., 45th (Houghton's) Ft. 1744, Aug. (or earlier), Lt., Lord Stair's (6th) Dgns. Probably the Lt. Gordon, " Rothe's " [sic] Dgns., k. 1747, Jul. 2, at the battle near Kesselt, now known as battle of Laeffelt or Val near Maastricht, in which the French (125,000), under Marshal Saxe defeated the Allies (90,000), under the Duke of Cumberland (G.M., 1747, p. 259), Lord Stair, Col. 6th Dgns., 1743, Apr. 25 1745, May 29, was succeeded by John, Earl of Rothes. GORDONS UNDER ARMS. log 496- George. 1738, May 12, Surg. (znd) Mate R.N., "Berwick". 1740, May 12, ist Mate; Sep. 10, ist Mate, "Salisbury". 1744, Jul. 25, Surg., "Wolf" sloop. 1745, Mar. 22, "Princess Louisa"; May 15, "Pearle". 1746, Mar. 25, "Advice". 1760, Jan. i, h.p. ; May 17 "Duke" (not qualified) (Adm. Offs. appt. by N. Board, Half Pay Lists, P.R.O.). 497- George. 1739, Jan. 26, 2nd Lt., Col. Lowther's Marines (MS. A.L., 1745, p. 187, P.R.O.). 498- George. 1739, Nov. 22, Adj., Col. Moreton's Marines. 1740, Jan. 26, 2nd Lt. 1741, Apr. 25, ist Lt., Col. CotterelFs Marines. 1747, May 25, ist Lt., Capt. John Fletcher's Independent Coy., Col. Powlett's 6th Marines. 1748, Aug. 16, Capt. Lt. Took part in the expedition to the E. Indies under Adm. Boscawen, who promoted him Capt., 1749, Jun. 30, of one of twelve Independent Coys., known as " Gordon's Independent Com- pany "; h.p., at the reduction (MS. A.L., 1742, pp. 144, 152, 215, 1745, p. 190, P.R.O.). 499. George. 1747, Nov.; Capt., merchant and planter in Maryland, d. before this date, when his sister Mrs. Janet G. was living in Edinburgh, previously lived for many years in Aberdeen. Son of Rev. Charles, Minister of Ashkirk, Roxburghsh., who was the brother of Alexander and of John, Provosts of Aberdeen (Aberdeen Propinquity Reg.; Book of Buchan, 197). He may have been in the mercantile marine. 500- George. R.N., d. 1758, in E. Indies (Wimberley's Gordons of Craig, 37). Younger son of John, of Craig, and Anne, dau. of Patrick Reid, of Haugh- ton (Harperfield Tables; Wimberley's Gordons of Craig, 37). Brother of Francis, 441- 501- George. 1759, Ab., R.N., " Portmahon, later Mid., and Master's Mate; afterwards Mid., "Hunter" cutter. 1765, Nov. 13, passed as Lt., aged 25 (Adm. N. Board, Lts. Passing Certif., P.R.O.). 502- Lord George. 1759, Oct. 13, Ens., 8gth Ft., aged 8 (A.L., 1760- 3). Entered R.N., served as Mid., American Station. 177?, Jun. 15, 4th Lt. "Modeste"; Oct. 16, paid off; Oct. 17, h.p. 1776, Nov. 27, " Bedford "; " never appeared " (Adm. Muster Bk. ; Half Pay Lists, P.R.O.). Third son of Cosmo, 3rd Duke of Gordon, bap. 1752, Jan. 27; became notorious as the Anti-Catholic Rioter; d. num. in Newgate, 1793, Nov. i. Brother of Duke Alexander, 164, and Lord William, 1401. 503- George. 1760, Apr. 15, Cjr. Mr., 78th Ft. 1763, erased in MS. in P.R.O. ; W.O. A.L. (A.L., 1761-3). 504- George. 1769, Mar. 2, Ens., H.E.I.C.S. (Bombay), N.I. 1770, 110 HOUSE OF GORDON. Aug. 21, Lt. 1773-1777, Jul., Asst. Qr. Mr., Sepoy Inf., ist Batn. ; Jul. n, Capt. 1778, at Tannah; d. early in 1779 (MS. Lists of Offs., Bombay). By will of 1778, Nov. n, proved at Bombay, 1779, Feb. 8, he appointed Stephen Iveson of Bombay, Daniel Seton of Surat and his wife Mary, executors, gave his estate equally to his son George, possibly 522, and his other child, except his house in Bombay, previously settled upon his wife, on which there was a charge of Rs. 1000 to former owner (I.O. Rec ). Brother of Patrick, of Aberlour. A George Gordon m. 1775, May 25, at Bombay, Mary Cavier. 505- George. 1770, Jan. 12, Ens., 6sth Ft. 1775, Au S- 2 > Lt - X 77 6 > Oct. 12 1779, Qr. Mr. 1778, Dec. 16, Capt. Lt. ; Dec. 25, Capt. 1785, Oct. i, Capt. gSth Ft. (L.G., 446). 1786, h.p. 1795, Jul. 4, 2nd W.I. Reg.; Aug. i, Bt. Maj. (ibid., 691, 791 ; A.L., 1770-97 ; Maj. Raikes Roll of Offs. 6sth Ft., 72 ; W.O. Notifications, P.R.O.). Eldest son of Alexander, merchant, Boston, Mass., and Jean Mackay (d. 1789, Jun. 29 in Edinburgh); bap. 1755, Aug. 6, at Boston; m. Anne, and had George St. Leger, 595, and Mary, /. William Matchett-Gordon, 1606; (S.M., vol. 14, p. 255; G.M., vol. 94, pt. 2, p. 80). Gordon d. in the W. Indies, 1796, Sep. 23. His widow who received pension of 26 and her dau. 20, d. 1823, Nov. 23, at Bath (W.O., Applns. Compass. Fund, Wid. Pensions, Compass. Reg., 1813, P.R.O.j. Brother of Alexander, 175, and Hugh Mackay, 672 ; had one sister, Annabella (House of Gordon, \. (115) ; Bulloch's Name of Gordon, 15). 506 George. 1770, Capt., H.E.I.C.S. (Bengal), d. intest. ; Jul. 24, effects sold by public outcry; Sep. n, inventory and account registered (I.O. Rec.). 506a. George. i777> Nov. i, Surg., Chatham Division of Marines, f.p., d. His widow, Jane, received pension of 16 from Nov. 2, until 1790-1, when she presumably d. or in. (W.O., Wid. Pensions, P.R.O.). 507- George. 1778, Jan. 15, Ens., 78th (afterwards 72nd) Ft. 1780, Sep. 15, Lt. 1787, May 17, tried at Inverness Circuit Court for having shot and wounded Kenneth McLeod, town-officer, Dornoch ; shown to be insane, he was handed over to his relatives (Abd. Jour.) ; this applies equally to 508- 1788, Apr., served on the Coromandel Coast (A.L., 1779-91; List of H.M. and H.E.I.C.S. United Offs.). 1792, d. (M.S. note, W.O.A.L., P.R.O.). 508- George. 1778, Jan. 26, Lt., 78th (afterwards ?2nd) Ft. (L.G., Jun. 6). 1788, Apr., serving on the Coromandel Coast (List of H.M. & H.E.I.C.S. United Offs.). 1790, exchanged to h.p., looth Ft. (1779-1822). Third son of Charles, of Pulrossie, 302 ; lived at the farm of Skelpig and GORDONS UNDER ARMS. HI at Spenidle, Sutherland ; d. 1821, Feb. 14, at Aberdeen, aged 56, bur. in St. Nicholas Churchyard (Tombstone). His widow, Mrs. Fanny Gordon, informed by W.O. letter, May 10, addressed to Mr. Smith, Advocate, Aberdeen, and in a second to herself, Aug. 2, that she was not entitled to a pension, owing to Gordon's exchange to h.p., receiving the difference (W.O., Letters, Compass. Fund, P.R.O.). His son, Charles, 337, served his heir, 1826, Dec. 16 ; his dau. Isabella, 1835, Oct. i. 509- George. 1778, Jun. 6, Lt., 73rd Ft. (Lord Macleod's Highland Reg.) (L.G. ; S.M., vol. 40, p. 334). 1779, Lt., 6 9 th Ft. (L.G.). 1781, d. (A.L., 1779-81 ; W.O., Notifications, P.R.O.). 510- George, Lord Haddo. 1778, Sep. 26, Capt., N. Fencibles, not after 1782, Jan. 25 (L.G.). Eldest son of George, 3rd Earl of Aberdeen ; b. 1764, Jan. 28 ; /;;. 1782, Jun. 18, Charlotte (d. 1793, Oct. 8), yst. dau. of William Baird of Newbyth, and had six sons, George 4th Earl, 541, Hon. Sir Alexander, 196, Hon. Sir Charles, 323, Hon. John, 961, and Hon. William, 1797, Rt. Hon. Sir Robert, and a dau. Lord Haddo d. v.p. 1791, Oct. 2. 511- George. 1779, Jan. 12, Lt., H.E.I.C.S. (Bombay), served under Lt. Col. Cockburn, first Mahratta war ; in list of wounded, Baragaum Camp (G. W. Forrest's Selections from Stale Papers, i. 362). 512. George. 1779, Jun. 10, Ens., N. Fencibles (L.G.). 1780, May 27, Cornet, ist Dgns. (ibid.). 1787, May 19, granted six months leave of absence on private affairs. 1789, Nov. 21, Lt., nth Lt. Dgns. (L.G., 725). 1793, Feb. 12, Capt. Lt. and Capt. (ibid., 119); Feb. 23, writes from the Duke of Gordon's house in St. James's Sq., " I am appointed A.D.C. to Gen. Grant. There is a report our regiment is to go abroad soon, and I sincerely wish it may be true," . . . wishes to be remembered " to all friends in Fochabers" (Gordon Castle Papers). 1795, Apr. 4, Maj. (L.G., 294). 1798, Mar. 20 1804-5, Lt. Col., 29th Lt. Dgns. (ibid., 237), served in India from 1799 or earlier to 1802, when he sailed from Calcutta for Europe with his wife, son and dau. (A.L., 1780-1804). Son of the 4th Duke of Gordon; m. before 1799, Jane Ross, and had Frederick John, bap. 1799, Apr. 4, at St. Mary's Ch., Madras, George Alexander, 562, Charles, 335, James, 764, Robert, 1242, William, 1453, and certainly three daus. Georgina, d. 1820, Feb. 16, at Leitcheston ; Jane Charlotte, b. 1801, Sep. 27, bap. 1802, Jan. 8, at Calcutta, m. 1834, Alexander Hutchinson, W.S. (son. of Capt. John Hutchinson, Comdr. Irish Revenue gutter " Nepean "), d. before 1851; and Frances, alive and unm. in 1851. Gordon resided for many years at Leitcheston, certainly from or before 1807, 112 HOUSE OF GORDON. until about 1823, when he went to live at Glentromie, or Invertromie Lodge, Badenoch, Inverness-shire, where he d. " Mrs. Colonel Gordon " is the name of a tune by William Marshall, 1748-1833, the famous composer, after his wife. She was alive in 1841 (J. M. Bulloch in S.N. & Q., 1905, Oct. and The Gay Gordons, p. 253 ; Hist, of the W.S.). 513- George. 1780, May (or earlier), ist Lt., Donoughmore Vols. (Newry Chronicle, May 8). Probably second son of Samuel, III. of Sheepbridge, near Newry, who got part of Sheepbridge conveyed to him, 1779, Sep. 17, by an uncle, John, in Virginia. 514- George. 1780, Captain's servant, R.N. "Duke," later Ab. and Mid.; afterwards Mid., " Barbadoes," and " Glorieux," Ab., and Mid., "As- sistance," Master's Mate, " Racehorse". 1787, Nov. 21, passed as Lt., aged 21 (Adm. N. Board, Lts. Passing Certif., P.R.O.). 1793, Jun., Lt. (act.) "Zebra"; Aug. 5, Lt. ; Nov. 24, h.p. 1795, May 4, Lt., "Assistance"; Sep. 26, " Amphion ". 1796, Apr. 21, h.p. (Adm. Muster Bks., Half Pay Lists, P.R.O.). Son of Hon. John, 880; b. 1769, Apr. 9 ; d. unm. 1799, Aug. 23. 515- George. 1781, Cadet, H.E.I.C.S. (Bombay). 1782, Nov. 21, 2nd Lt., N.I. 1784, serving at Tannah. 1785, Jan. 1787, in Bombay. 1788, Sep. 6, Lt. ; Dec., Garrison Qr. Mr. at Tellicherry (MS. A.L., Bombay, I.O.). Second son of James of Croughly ; b. 1765-6; m. 1806, Mar. 6, Jane Emslie (d. 1867) and had four sons, three being Charles Forbes, 357. George James, 586, and John Glenny, 1043 After leaving H.E.I.C.S., Gordon entered the firm of Forbes & Co., Bombay ; d. 1824 (Croughly Book, 73). Brother of Charles, 318 ; James, 755 ; Robert, 1215 ; and William Alexander, 1474. 516. George. 1783, Cadet, H.E I.C.S. (Bengal). 1785, May 2, 2nd Lt., N.I. 1786, Sep. 20, d., bur. Sep. 21 at Fort William (Dodwell and Miles' I.A.L. ; I.O. Rec.). 517- George. 1787, Sep. 26, Ens., 42nd Ft. (L.G., 448). 1788, Jan. 20, cancelled (W.O., Succession Bk., 42nd Ft., P.R.O.). 518- George, gth Marquis of Huntly. 1777, Sep. 2, Ens., ist Ft. Gds. ; Dec. 26, Capt., 8rst Ft. 1780, A.D.C., to the Earl of Carlisle, Ld. Lt. of Ireland. 1782, Aug. 20, 2nd Ft. 1783, Mar. 12, Maj. Comdt., Independ- ent Coy. of Ft. 1784, reduced. 1789, Apr. 9, Lt. Col., 35th Ft. (L.G., 270); Jun. 15, exchanged with Lt. Col. Lennox (afterwards Duke of Richmond), Coldstream Gds. 1792, ret. (A.L., 1777-93). 1798, May 23, Col., Aber- deensh. Mil. (L.G., 333; A.L., Mil. and Yeo. Cav., 1825, p. 81 ; Innes's GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 113 Aberdeensh. Mil., p. 12, 17). 1830, Jul. 20, A.D.C., Militia Service (L.G., 1582). Elder son of 4th Earl of Aboyne-; b. 1761, Jun. 28, at Edinburgh ; styled Lord Strathavon until he succeeded as Earl of Aboyne, 1794; succeeded to the Marquisate of Huntly, 1836, May 28, on the death of his kinsman, George, 5th Duke of Gordon, 519 ; ' 1791, Apr. 4, at Stepney Ch., Catherine Anne, second dau. and co-heir of Sir Charles Cope (i 743-81), bart., of Brewerne and Orton Longueville, Huntingdonsh., and had with other children Lord Cecil James, 1568, Lord Fratipis Arthur, 450, Lord Henry, 634, Lord John Frederick, 1032- Lady Aboyne d. 1832, Nov. 16, at Oak Bank, near Seven- oaks, Kent; the Marquis d. 1853, Jun. 17, at 24 Chapel Street, Grosvenor Place, London (Bulloch's Earls of Aboyne, 27-32). 519- George, 5th Duke. 1790, Sep. 4, Ens., 35th Ft. (L.G., 549); Oct. 13, got a Letter of Service to raise an Independent Company for the Black Watch, which he did at a cost of 1054; the company marched from Aberdeen in Dec. (fully described by J. M. Bulloch in Baiiffshire Herald, 1908, Jul. ii, 18). 1791, Jan. 28, Capt., 42nd Ft. (L.G., 64). 1794, Feb. 10, Lt. Col., looth afterwards qind Ft. (Gordon Highlrs.), raised on his behalf by his father and mother (Cannon's Ninety Second Reg. ; Greenhill Gardyne's Life of a Regiment). 1796, May 3, Col. 92nd Ft. 1799, Oct., severely wounded in the shoulder at Bergen-op-Zoom ; Mrs. Grant of Laggan wrote her famous song " Hieland laddie " song in reference to his going on this luckless expedition. 1806, Col., 42nd Pt. 1820, ist Ft. 1834, Dec. 12, 3rd Ft. Gds. (A.L., 1791-1836). Elder son of Alexander, 4th Duke, 164, and his wife Jane Maxwell ; m. 1813, Dec. n, Elizabeth (d. 1864, Jan. 31), dau. of Alexander Brodie, of Arnhall, and d. s. />. 1836, May 28, when the dukedom became extinct. Portrait, as Black Watch Officer, by Kaye 1791, and Andrew Robertson 1806; statue in granite in Aberdeen ; accounts of his career by J. M. Bulloch in The Book of Mason Craft, 1896; Bon-Accord, 1901, Dec. 19; Aberdeen Free Press, 1904, Aug. 13. 520- George. 1792, Conductor, H.E.I.C.S. (Bengal) Ordnance Dept., at Chunar Churr (Bengal Cal., E.I. Reg., 57). 521- George. 1792, Oct. 27, Capt., Loyal Inverness Fenc. Inf.; not after 1797 (L.G., 1105 ; List of Offs., Mil., Fenc. Cav. & Inf., Irish Estab- lishment). The Regiment was actively employed during rebellion in Ireland, after which in compliment to their good behaviour, it was renamed the " Duke of York's Roy. Inverness-sh. Highlrs." (Ross's Scottish Colours, p. 123). 522- George. 1793, Cadet, H.E.I.C.S. (Bombay). 1795, Dec - 2 > Lt -> P 114 HOUSE OF GORDON. 6th N.I. 1796, Jan. 7, Bt. Capt., local rank E. Indies. 1796, Feb. 3, dis- missed the service by sentence of Court Martial (MS. A.L.; Oriental Reg, 1800, p. 210). B. about 1778, May, at Bombay; living at Chertsey, Surrey, 1794, Feb. when nominated for H.E.I.C.S. ; d. 1799, May 15, on his passage to England (I.O. Rec.). Possibly son of George, 504 ; a Grace Gordon bur. 1790, Jul. 28, at Chertsey (Burial Reg.). 523- George. 1794, Qr. Mr. Serg., gznd Ft., aged 25. 1799, serving in Holland, severely wounded. 1802, Corporal, Roy. Invalids, in Guernsey. 1804, 78th Ft. 1805, Jun. 13, Ens., 4th W.I. Reg. 1806, Mar. 5, Lt., 8th W.I. Reg. 1813, Mar. 31, Capt. 1827, Apr. 18, h.p., on reduction. 1828, described himself " unfit to serve except in garrison owing to wounds re- ceived in the service" (W.O., Offs. Services, 1828, P.R.O. ; A.L., 1806-32). Native of the Cabrach ; in. 1801, Nov. 26, at St. Peter Port, Guernsey, Isabella, dau. of Ens. John Brown, Invalids, and had a dau. b. 1821, Feb. 8, bap. at Milltoun of Cabrach ; 1817-28, living in Cabrach. A George Gordon, b. 1818, May 12, in Milltoun of Cabrach was presumably his son as the mother's name was Elizabeth Brown. Gordon, who resided latterly at East North St., Aberdeen, d. 1831, Jan. 18, aged 49 [?], bur. Jan. 22 (St. Andrew's Epis. Chapel Reg. ; Old Machar Reg.). His widow d. Jun. 20, following, bur. Jun 23 (ibid.) ; pension (12) which she would have received, granted to her dau. Amelia through her guardian, John Cadwallader ; she d. 1833, Nov. (W.O. Certificates, Wid. Warrants and Journal, Compass. Fund Letters). 524- George. 1795, Oct. 27, Lt., N. Lowland Fenc. Inf. (L.G., 1104). 1796, Dec. i, Capt. (List of Offs. Mil. Fenc. Cav. and Inf., Irish Establish- ment, 1797-1800). 1804, Aug. 17, Adj., Caithness Vols., ist (Western) Batn. (L.G., 1547). Seventh son of Robert, of Achness ; b. 1776, Feb. 10 ; m. Isabella (d. 1871, Dec. 5, at Highlands, Downpatrick, aged 84), dau. of- Halliday, of Down- patrick, and had sixteen children (all unm.) ; settled at Downpatrick; became agent to Col. Matthew Forde, of Seaforde (d. 1837, Aug. 5) "who entertained the highest regard and respect for him " ; one son, Matthew Forde (d. 1854, Oct. 31, aged 22), recommended 1841, Jun. 23, by Lady Harriet Forde, as a cadet, Roy. Mil. Academy; J.P., Co. Down ; 1829, 1836, 1837, Secy, to the Grand Jury, distributor of stamps for the county ; upon the accession of Cjueen Victoria and a Liberal Govt, 1837, removed with others from the magistracy ; d. 1837, Aug., shortly after Col. Forde, his son Robert succeeding to the agency of the Forde property, and as Secy, to the Grand Jury ; owned Highlands, Downpatrick, where he d. unm., 1899, Apr. 27, leaving this GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 115 property to Jean Gordon MacGillivray, grand-dau. of Capt. Gordon's sister Jean, who m. Rev. Duncan MacGillivray, min. of Lairg (Information from Miss MacGillivray; J. M. Bulloch in Ross-shire Journal, 1909, Jun. 4). Brother of Alexander, J.85, John P., 1055, Robert, of Invercarron, 1207, and William, 4108, and half-brother of Rupert Daniel, 1282. Possibly, 532. 525- George. 1797, Feb. 21, and Lt., Fraserburgh Vols. (L.G., 172). 1801, Oct. 20, ist Lt. (ibid., 1266). 526- George. 1797, Jun. 6, ist Lt., Strathnaver Vols. (L.G., 513). 1798, res. (ibid., 1153). 527- George. 1799, Lt., Aberdeensh. Mil., formerly H.E.I.C.S., recom- mended for a Captaincy in Gordon Fencibles (Gordon Castle Papers) ; Aug. 19, Capt. Aberdeensh. Mil. (Abd. Jour.). 527a. George. 1801, Aug. 13, Ens., 4Sth Ft. 1802, Dec. 17, super- seded (W.O. A.L., 1801-2, P.R.O.). 528- George. 1803, Jun. 27, ist. Maj., Aberdeensh. Mil. (L.G., 808). 1807, May 6, res. (ibid., 713; List of Off s. Mil. and Vols., 1807, p. i). 529- George. 1803, Jul. i, entered R.N. as Vol., ist Class, " Northum- berland," W. Indies, afterwards Mid. 1805, Aug.-Sep., Mid., " Circe " ; Sep. -Nov., "Hyaena," passage from W. Indies; Nov. 27, Supy., "Salvador del Mundo," Plymouth. 1806, Jan., Mid. and Master's Mate, " St. George," Channel. 1809, May-Aug., Supy. Mate, " Raccoon," passage to VV. Indies ; Aug.-Sep. 12, Master's Mate, " Pompee " ; Sep. 13, Lt. (act.) " Demerary ". 1810, Aug., " Pelorus " ; Nov. 26, Lt., "Castor". 1812, May ir, " Scipion," Mediterranean. 1813, Feb., invalided ; Jun. 4, " Salvador del Mundo," Plymouth. 1814, Oct. 19, "Impregnable"; Oct. 31, Flag Lt. 1815, Jan. 2, Comdr. for rank; Jan. 8, discharged; Jan, 9, h.p. (Adm. Offs. Services, P.R.O.). John Marshall (Nav. Biog., iv. pt. i, p. 341 ; Nav. Chronicle, vol. 17, p. 319) says he "served as Mid. on the " Blanche" frigate, being wrecked and taken prisoner near Ushant, in the night of 1807, Mar. 4; on this occa- sion about 45 seamen and marines perished, one-third through drunkenness ". Son of James, of Littlefolla ; m. 1815, Dec. 22, at Edinburgh, Anne Gordon, Hanover Street (Abd. your., 1816, Jan. 3; S.M., vol. 78, p. 80); and had Alexander, d. Greenhaugh, 1829, Sep. 15 (Abd. your.); farmed Greenhaugh, Drumblade ; d. 1840 (N.L.). Brother of Adam, 107, James Alexander, 784, James Edward, 791, Peter, H55, and Robert 1236 (Huntly Express, 1908, Dec. u, 18). 530- George. 1803, Aug. 14, Lt., Aberdeensh. Vols. (L.G., 1106). 530a. George. 1803, Oct. 22, Capt., City Guard, d. at Edinburgh (G.M., vol. 73, p. 990). Il6 HOUSE OF GORDON. 531- George. 1803, Sep. 10, ist Lt., Fraserburgh Vols. (L.G., 1177). 1805, Oct. 9, presented with a sword inscribed with the Company's esteem, "as they have now to regret the loss of an officer of great merit, he having been obliged to go abroad on unavoidable business" (Abd. Jour., 1806, Jan. 22; L.G., 239). 532. George. 1803, Nov. 6, Capt., Downpatrick Vol. Inf. (List, of Offs. Mil. Yeo. Cav. and Vol. Inf., 1825, p. 281, P.R.O.). Possibly 524- 533. Qeorge. 1803, Nov. 24, Capt., Cruden (Aberdeensh.) Vols. (L.G., 1623 ; List of Offs. Mil. and Vols., 1807, p. 4, P.R.O.). 534- Rev. Qeorge. 1803, Dec. 10, Chaplain, Fort George, Inverness, salary 105 53. (L.G., 1726 ; A.L., 1804-11) ; Dec. 24, Chaplain, ist Aberdeen Vols. (L.G., 1800; List of Offs. Mil. and Vols., 1807, p. 2, P.R.O.). Native of Strathbogie, b. 1752; M.A., King's Coll., Aberdeen, 1770; minister of Mortlach, 1780-93; D.D., 1795; second charge, Aberdeen, 1793- 1811; m. 1786, Sep. 12, Margaret Copland, Aberdeen, and had Alexander, 202, George, 540, John, 969, Isabella, b. 1794, Mar. 28, William, James, Mary, Adam, Margaret, Helen and Robert Abercrombie ; d. 1811, Dec. 5. Mrs. Gordon received pension and the daus. and two youngest sons 10 each on recommendation of the Marquis of Huntly (W.O. Wid. Pensions, Applns. Compass. Fund, P.R.O. ; Scott's Fasti, in. 468; Huntly Express, 1907, Jul. 5)- 535- Qeorge. 1804, Apr. 3, Ens., ist Aberdeen Vols. (L.G., 393). 1805, Aug. 14, Lt. (List of Offs. Mil. and Vols., 1807, p. 2). 536- Qeorge. 1804, Apr. 28, Ens., Aberdeensh. Mil. (L.G., 522). 1815, Jan. n, Lt. 1831, Nov. 20, Capt. (List of Offs. Mil., 1817, p. 79; A.L., Mil. and Yeo. Cav., 1850, p. 126, P.R.O.). J.P. and D.L. 537- Qeorge. 1805, Dec. 24, Qr. Mr., 6gth Ft., from Serg. Maj., pre- viously in the ranks (L.G., 1596). 1811, Feb. 16, Ens.; Dec. 3, Lt. (ibid., 293, 2311). 1813, Aug. 26, Adj. (ibid., 1726). 1814, Mar. 8, k. in action at the attack on Bergen-op-Zoom (A.L., 1806-15 '' '^ e S- deceased Offs., P.R.O.). M., secondly, 1812, Aug. 29, at Prestonpans, Jane, dau. of Robert Paterson of Gifford (his first wife d. 1810, Jun. gat Lincoln where the reg. was quartered (G.M., vol. 5, p. 672)) and had Catherine Jane, bap. 1813, Sep. 26, at Woodbridge. Mrs. Gordon received a year's pay (Adj.) 206 i6s. 8d. and pension of 40; d. 1855, Aug. 21, at Prestonpans; the dau. received a third of a year's pay and placed on Compassionate List in 1815 at 12 (W.O. Certificates, Wid. Compass, and Bounty Warrants, Abstract Coin- pass. List Applns. and Remittance Bk., P.R.O.). 538- Qeorge. 1807, Cadet, H.E.I.C.S. (Bengal). 1808, Sep. 21, Ens., GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 117 aist N.I. 1814, Dec. 16, Lt. 1823, Feb. n, d. at Chunar, where he was serving as Fort Maj. (E.I. Reg., 1808-24). Son of William, at Spinningdale, Creich, Sutherlandsh., and Janet Macintosh; b. there 1786, May 19; nominated for H.E.I.C.S. by F. H. Inglis on recommendation of Sir Hugh Inglis, bart., in 1807, his father then dead. By will dated 1821, Feb. 14, at Chunar, left estate to his mother or nearest living relative (1.0. Rec.). 539- George. 1807, Paymaster, Tyrie and Strichen (Aberdeensh.) Vols. (List of Offs. Mil. and Vols., 1807, p. 6). 540- George. 1808, Feb. 16, Asst. Surg., H.E.I.C.S. (Bombay). 1810, serving at Broach, and the Persian Gulf; Jul. 21, 2nd N.I., 2nd Batn. 1817, Nov. 7, ist Nat. Cav. 1817-8, served with 6th N.I., Deccan war, and with Field force under Lt. Col. Prother, in Southern Concan, sharing in Prize money for both campaigns. 1819, Aug. 7, Surg., ist Nat. Cav. ; granted furlough to Europe on s.c., arriving home Dec. 31. 1822, returned to duty. 1823-8, Marine Dept. and Nat. Gen. Hosp. 1828, Suptdg. Surg., N.W. Div., Guzerat. 1830, Nov. 13, granted furlough to Europe on s.c. 1832, May 4, d. at Aberdeen (.7. Reg., 1808-32). Second son of Rev. George, 534; b. 1786, Aug. i, at Mortlach ; bap. Aug. 7; M.A. Marischal Coll., 1805; nominated for H.E.I.C.S., by Richard Chichele Plowden on the recommendation of the Duchess of Gordon. By will, made in Aberdeen, proved in London 1832, Oct. 18, by his brother William, Advocate, and in Bombay, 1833, Jul. 31, he gave 300 each to sisters Isabella McRobie, Mary and Margaret, and residue of his estate equally to his brothers Rev. Maxwell (min. of Foveran), William, Robert and his sisters (I.O. Rec. ; S.N. &* Q., i. 87 ; pedigree in Huntly Express, 1907, Jul- 5). 541- George, 4th EarJ of Aberdeen. 1809, Jan. 21, Lt. Col. Comdt. 3rd Aberdeensh. Mil. (L.G., 378) ; res. on or before 1811, Mar. 16 (ibid., 1812, p. 640). Son of George, Lord Haddo, 510; b. 1784, Jan. 28; m. (i) 1805, Jul. 28, Catherine Elizabeth (d. 1812, Feb. 29), eldest surviving dau. of John James, ist Marquis of Abercorn ; m. (2) 1815, Jul. 8, Harriet, dau. of Hon. James Douglas, relict of James, Viscount Hamilton, and had with other children, Sir Alexander Hamilton, 225, and Sir Arthur Hamilton, Lord Stanmore271 ; d. 1860, Dec. 14. Grandfather of Douglas George Hamilton, 411, ar) d George William Hamilton, 603- 542- George. 1809, Jan. 21, Lt. Col. 3rd Aberdeensh. Mil. (L.G., 378). 1811, Mar. 16, Lt. Col. Comdt. vice Earl of Aberdeen, res. (ibid., 1812, Il8 HOUSE OF GORDON. p. 640) ; Jul. 15, presented with a large silver bowl and sword of honour (now at Esslemont) by the reg., after it had been reviewed at Ellon, by Maj. Gen. Durham, who referred to " the evident attention he had paid to the drilling of the regiment" (Abd. Jour., Jui. 17). Eldest son of Robert, of Hallhead and Lady Henrietta Gordon, dau. of 2nd Earl of Aberdeen; b. 1761, May 19; m. (i) 1790, Jan. 17, Anne (d. 1803) dau. of William Baird, of New Byth ; m. (2) 1807, Feb. 22, Henrietta Hope, dau. of Hon. Charles Napier, and had with other issue, Charles Napier, 370; George, 545; Robert, 1233; and William, 145Q. Gordon d. 1823, Sep. 27 (Temple's Fermartyn, 516; his mother's eccentric marriage described by J. M. Bulloch in Huntly Express, 1906, Mar. 2). Brother of William, 1416. 543- George. 1809, Jan. 21, Capt, 3rd Aberdeensh. Mil. (L.G., 378). 544- George. 1809, May 27, Ens., g2nd Ft., previously in Ross-sh. Mil. (L.G., 739). 1813, Feb. 25, Lt. (ibid., 431) ; Jul. 28, or Aug. 2, severely wounded at the battle of the Pyrenees, unfit for further service. 1814, Jul. 26, granted pension of 70; Dec. 24, h.p. (ibid., 1815, p. 1044); f.p. before 1817, Mar. 24, h.p. by reduction (A.L., 1809-32). Son of Rev. John (1750-1805), minister of Alvie ; b. 1788, Oct. 6, at Lynvously ; in. 1820, Jul. 5, at Kingussie, Grace, dau. of William Mitchell, farmer, Gordonhall, Kingussie, and had John, b. 1821, Jun 29, at Inverdruie, bap. Jul. 13, at Rothiemurchus; William Mitchell, /;. 1823, Apr. 16, bap May 8, at Kerro ; and Alexander, b. 1827, Sep. 4, bap. Oct. 8. Gordon was living in Inverness-sh. and Edinburgh, 1823-8; d. 1830, Jan. 22 at Edin- burgh of fever after an operation. His doctor writing after his death stated he had "always suffered severely from the gunshot wound in his leg, and the pain and lameness occasioned by it rendered him unfit . . . for any kind of occupation . . . the operation was recommended as the only probable means of saving his life ". Mrs. Gordon, who was living at Gordonhall, 1830, Mar., granted pension of 40 from Jan. 23 (warrant dated Jun. 16) ; d. on or before 1833, Jun. 10, when the arrears of pension due at her death were paid to her brother-in-law, Alexander, 201 ; the three children placed on Compassionate List at 10 each (W.O. Certif., Offs. Services, 1828, Wid. Compass, and Bounty Warrants and Journal, Reg. of Compass. Allowances, P.R.O.). Alexander MacPherson (Glimpses of Church and Social Life in the High- lands, 330) states that one or more of Gordon's sons was in the army. 545- George. 1810, Apr. 7, Vol., R.N., -'Rodney," aged 15. 1811, Mar. 21, Mid., "Ville de Paris". 1812, Oct. 15, "Goshawk". 1813, Oct. 4, "Boyne". 1815, Dec. 9, d. on board the "Hecate," off Batavia, "a GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 1 19 young man of most promising ability in his profession, and much regretted " (Abd. Jour., 1816, Oct. 30; Adm. Indexes, Midshipmen, P.R.O.). Third son of George, of Hallhead, 542 ; b. 1796, Jun. 6 at Esslemont (Temple's Fermartyn, 516). 546- George. 1812, Feb. 20, Ens., 42nd Ft. 1814, Jan. 16, Lt. 1813- 1814, served in Peninsula, at Nivelle, Nive, Dec. 9, Orthez, Feb. 27, and Toulouse, Apr. 10 (Medal, four clasps) ; Oct. h.p., at the reduction, 2nd Batn. 1815, Jul., f.p. (L.G., 1483). 1817, Mar., h.p. ; Jun. 5, f.p., giving the differ- ence to Lt. Charles McLaren (ibid., 1366). 1820, h.p. 85th Ft., receiving the difference from Lt. James McDougall, having lost sight of right eye. 1847, residing at Blythswood Sq., Glasgow, "unfit for active service " (W.O. Offs. Services, 1828, 1847, 1854, P.R.O. ; A.L., 1813-61; Hart's A.L., 1840-62). B. 1791-4; d. unm. 1861. Either this or following off. was the son of Rev. Robert, minister of Urumblade (1750-1820) and Jean Farquhar (1749- 1829); M.A., Marischal Coll., Abd., 1807. 547- George. 1813, Aug. 5, Ens., 42nd Ft. 1815, Oct. 24, h.p. 1826, name omitted in h.p. list in consequence of no issue of pay having been made to him for seven years (A.L., 1813-26), 1832, Apr. i, h.p. cancelled, receiving commuted allowance lor com. (L.G., 1704). 548- George. 1817, Jan. 8, Ens., Roy. W.I. Rangers; Aug. 28, 63rd Ft. (L.G., 206, 1974). 1819, Jan. 14, g2nd Ft. (ibid., 153)^; Dec. 29, Lt. (ibid., 1820, p. 44; A.L., 1817-26). M. 1824, May 10, at St. James's, Jamaica, Mrs. Mary Susanna Lawrence, and had a posthumous son, George John Fry, b. there, 1825, Jun. 28, bap. Sep. 7. Gordon d. 1825, Jan. 30, at Kensington, Jamaica ; his widow re- ceived pension of 40; her son placed on Compassionate List at 10 in 1833 ; alive in 1844 (W.O. Certif., Wid. Journal, Letters and Reg. Conipas:. Fund, P.R.O.). 549- George. 1821, Cadet, H.E.I. C.S. (Madras). 1822, Apr. 27, Ens., 34th N.I. (afterwards re-numbered 48th N.I.) ; May 8, arrived at Madras. 1825, Dec. 14, Lt. 1830, May 31 Jul. 25, granted leave to Cuddalore ; Dec. 17, furlough to Europe on s.c. 1832, Nov. 4, returned to Madras. 1834, Mar. 29, Adj. (act.) ; served with the Coorg Field force ; shared in Prize money. 1835, May, serving at Palaveram, ordered by Comdg. Off. there to proceed to Bangalore as witness at a General Court Martial ; Jun. 23, directed to assume charge of the detail 48th Reg. at Palaveram ; Aug., sailed for Singapore. 1836, stationed with a detachment 48th N.I., at Malacca he volunteered for service in H.M.S. " Andromache " on an expedition against pirates in the Straits ; Oct., Capt. Chads, C.B., on disembarking the 120 HOUSE OF GORDON. detachment, favourably noticed its services, expressing his obligations to Gordon "for the soldier-like manner in which he had conducted it;" very favourably mentioned by Govt. to Court of Directors. 1837, Apr. 27, Capt. and Adj. ; Oct. 7, Qr. Mr. and Inter, (act.) ; Nov. 7, Station Staff Off. (act.) Malacca. 1838, May 20, former appt., Aug. 28, latter appt. confirmed; Oct. 9, the Comdg. Off., 48th N.I., forwarded names of Gordon and his detach- ment with a view to securing their share in Prize money awarded for the capture of pirates. 1839, Jan. 12, granted a month's leave. 1840-1, stationed at Cuddapah. 1844, Jan., passed in Hindustani; Feb. 19; granted Moon- shee allowance ; Jul. i, Brig. Maj., and Station Staff Off., Mulligaum. 1845, Aug. 19, A.D.C., to Brig. Gen. Anderson. 1848, furlough to Europe. 1850, Dec. i, returned to Madras. 1851, Nov. n, Bt. Maj. 1855, Jul. 10, Maj. 1856, Jan. 30, Lt. Col., ret. (E.I. Reg., 1823-56; A.L., 1880-5). Son of William, 1405 ; bap. 1804, May 9, at Farr, Sutherlandsh ; edu- cated at Fraserburgh ; nominated for H.E.I.C.S., by Jacob Bosanquet on re- commendation of William Manning. Gordon d. 1886, May 19 (I.O. Rec.). 550. George. 1823, Conductor, H.E.I.C.S. (Bengal) Ordnance Dept. 1825-9, stationed at Kurnaul. 1830, at the Arsenal (Calcutta ?). 1831, attached to the Magazine in the Fort, Allahabad (.7. Reg., 1825-32). M. 1823, Oct. 14, at Meerut, Elizabeth Waggoner, and had George W. Alexander, b. 1828, Feb. 28, bap. Dec., at Kurnaul. Gordon d. 1831, May 2, at Allahabad (I.O. Rec.}. 551- George. 1825, Cadet, H.E.I.C.S. (Bengal). 1826, Mar. 15, Ens., 5oth N.I. 1829, Mar. 12 1834, Lt. (supy.). 1831, granted furlough to Europe on s.c. 1833, Jul. 17, applied for extension. 1834, Oct. 24, returned to Fort William. 1836, Dec. 7, appt. to command Resident's escort, Khatmandu, Nepaul. 1840, Mar. 14, res. ; May 13, placed at the disposal of Comdr. in Chief. 1842, Dec., furlough to Europe on s.c. for two years. 1846, Apr., passed in Hindustani ; Oct. 14, Adj. (act.), confirmed Oct. 24, S.A.C.G., 5th Inf. Brig. 1848, Jan., serving at Lahore ; Oct. 24, engaged at battle of Goojerat ; destroyed enemy's camp equipment and loose ammunition, mentioned in despatch, 1849, Feb. 24, by Maj. Gen. Gilbert ; Jan. 4, Capt. ; Mar. 17, directed to join his corps, on the arrival of Punjab army at head- quarters ; Jun., Comdt., ist Sikh Local Inf. (act.); Jul. 13, 2nd Comdt. 1850, Nov., ist Comdt. (act.), 1854, Mar. 8, ist Comdt., at outposts of Shabkadar, Michnee, and Abazai ; Jun. 20, Bt. Maj. ; Aug., engaged in opera- tions against the Mohmands ; Col. Collins in his despatch, Sep. 3, wrote, " to Maj. G. Gordon my warmest and best thanks are due for the able manner in which he took his corps into action " ; Sep. 12, Adj. (act.). 1855, Mar., GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 121 again employed against the Mohmands ; Nov. 10, reported their approach in the vicinity of Fort Shabkadar ; driven back by a detail of the garrison. 1856, Mar. 10, appt. as Adj. (act.) ist Sikh Local Inf. confirmed. 1858, Jul. 20, Lt. Col. (E.I. Reg., 1826-60). Son of William, of Halmyre (d. 1823) and Mary Dunn ; b. 1810, Mar. 13, at Edinburgh ; educated at Edinburgh Mil. and Nav. Acad. ; nominated for H.E.I.C.S., by R. C. Plowden on recommendation of George Gumming; m. 1845, Jan. 9, at Kinblethmont, Forfarsh., Mary Elizabeth (b. 1822, Dec. 30, d. 1858, Jan. 28, at Great Malvern), eldest dau. of \V. F. Lindsay Carnegie, of Spynie and Boysack (G.M., vol. 23, N.S., p. 312, vol. 4, 2nd N.S., p. 338), and had George Keith, 588> William Lindsay Carnegie, 1505, and Alexandrina Lily Jane, b. 1851, Dec. 18. Gordon d. 1860, Mar. 7, bur. Mar. 8, at Fort William, Calcutta (7.0. Rec.). Brother of Archibald, 263, and Charles, 338- 552- George. 1830, Jun. 8, Cornet, 2 nd Dgns. (L.G., 1125). 1835, Jul. 10, Lt. (ibid., 1131 ; A.L., 1831-6). Son of Alexander, of Newton ; b. 1808, Jan. 5 ; d. 1835, Dec. 2, at Madeira (G.M., v. 446 ; House of Gordon, n. (488)). 553. George. 1846, Oct. 26, Asst. Surg., R.N. 1856, May 10, Surg. 1868, ret. (N.L., 1846-80). Son of John, H.M. Customs, Leith (1800-80) and Elspet Green (d. 1880, May 12, at Heath Cottage, Aberlour, aged 80), dau. of William Green, farmer, Ruthrie. Gordon d. 1874, Sep. 8, at Heath Cottage, Aberlour, aged 50 (stone in Aberlour Churchyard). Brother of Robert Green, d. 1876, Aug. 8, at Demerara, aged 34; of six sisters, one m. Col. Sir William Green, K.C.B. 554- George. 1846, Cadet, H.E.I.C.S. (Bengal). 1847, May, directed to do duty with gth N.I., at Benares ; Sep. 30, posted to 34th N.I., at Agra. 1848, Sep. 29, removed at own request to I4th N.I., at Berhampore ; Nov. 30, granted leave on s.c. to Darjeeling. 1849, Mar. 19, d. at Dinapore, bur. there Mar. 20 (E.I. Reg., 1847-50). Son of Rev. Charles (1799-1873), minister of Assynt, Sutherlandsh., and Sarah Rose, dau. of David Tyrie, Newton, Edinkillie ; b. 1827, Jul. 3; edu- cated King's Coll., Aberdeen, 1841, and Merchiston Castle Acad., Edinburgh ; nominated for H.E.I.C.S. by John Shepherd on recommendation of James Matheson ; cousin of George Gordon (7.O. Rec.). Brother of John, 999; possibly of D. T., 395. 555- George. 1860, Feb. 13, Lt., Leicestersh. (Belvoir) Rif. Vols. 2nd Coy. (L.G., pt. 2, p. 896). 1861, Mar. 25, res. (ibid., pt. 2, p. 1424). 556- George. 1877, Capt., Prince Alfred Vol. Guard; in command of a Coy. in Galeebra war ; Dec. 2, served in engagement when the Galeebras Q 122 HOUSE OF GORDON. were defeated at Um-tiut-sana. Wounded in Basuto campaign ; bullet never extracted ; afterwards Col. Comdt. of the reg. Son of James, Forfar (belonging to the Gordons in Leightnie, parish of Lethnot), and brother of William, solicitor, Forfar; b. 1840, Mar. 10; trained for his father's business ; went to Port Elizabeth as a boy, became a leading citizen ; d. unm. 1899, Oct. 15, at St. Clements, Forfar, his brother William's residence (Alan Reid's Burgh of Forfar, 365 ; private information). 557. George. 1882-3, enlisted in 5th Dgn. Gds., and served 5 years, 272 days in ranks ; volunteered with Camel Corps which went to the relief of General Gordon at Khartoum ; did so well at Abu Klea that Lord Wolseley recommended him for a com. ; Lt., 3rd Dgn. Gds., 1885, Oct. 14 ; Dec. 9, 5th Dgn. Gds. 1886, Oct. 2, res. on account of expense (Hart's A.L., 1885-7). Youngest son of George Tomline, 600; b. 1859, Jan. 15; went to Matabeleland with Sir Frederick Carrington, k. there, accidentally, while serving as adjutant in the Umtali Vols., 1896, Sep. 29. 558- George. 1898, Sep. 15, Lt., Chittagong and E. Bengal Rif. Vols. ; served with Dacca Mtcl. Coy. (I.A.L., 1898-1904). 559- George. 1902, Aug. 2, Lt. R.A.M.C., Vols., now Territorial Force, 4th Lowland Brig., R.F.A. (attd.) Scottish Dist. Glasgow Coys. 1906, Mar. 3, Capt. Coy. Off. (A.L., 1903-10). Son of Paul, draper, Helmsdale ; M.B., C.M., Glasgow Univ., 1889 ; portrait in the Glasgow Medical Corps Annual, 1906, Dec. (Bulloch's Gordons in Sutherland, 100). 560- George. 1906, Jan. 24, 2nd Lt., R. Irish Fus. 1907, Jul. u, Lt. (A.L., 1906 Apr. 1909). 561. George Alexander. 1791, Dec. 17, Ens., i8th Ft. (L.G., 689). 1793, Feb. 12, 74th Ft. (ibid., 120). 1795, Sep. 8, Lt., 73rd Ft. (ibid., 16). 1802, Apr. 6, Capt. Lt. (ibid., 345). 1803, Jun. 7, Capt. (ibid., 668, 1804, p. 794). 1809, Jan. 21, Maj. (ibid., 75). 1814, Jun. 4, Lt. Col. (ibid., 1183). 1817, ret. (A.L., 1792-1818; Capt. George Ebers' Memoirs, 175). Described "Alexander George," L.G., 1802-4 an d A.L., 1803-4. 562. George Alexander. 1820, Apr. 6, Ens., ist Ft. (L.G., 832). 1824, Dec. 20, Lt., 6th Ft. (ibid., 2095). 1830, Mar. 10, Adj. (ibid., 2480). 1840, Feb. 28, Capt., g8th Ft. (A.L., 1820-45; W.O., Offs. Services, 1829). Eldest son of George, 512; b. 1800, Sep. 9, at Patna, bap. 1802, Jan. 8, at Calcutta ; m. 1830, Jul. 10, at Poonah, Charlotte Fanny, dau. of Edward William Bray; d. 1844, Sep. 10, at Chuck-Choo, China (G.M., vol. 33, N.S., p. 566). Mrs. Gordon received pension of 50, from Sep. n, under warrant dated 1845, May 31 ; she m. (2) 1852, Apr. 21, at Calcutta, Piearce Lowen, GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 123 Master Minister, Calcutta, son of William Lowen (W.O. Certif., Wid. Compass, and Bounty Warrants, P.R.O.). Gordon subscribed in India to Edward Lake's Journals of the Sieges of the Madras Army, in 1817-18-19, pub. in London, 1825. 563- George Alexander Stuart. 1893, J an - 2 > 2 d Lt., R.A. 1895, Dec. 19, Lt, I.S.C. 1898, Jun. 19, Capt. Sqad. Off. 1902, Jan. 2, Maj. 1907, Apr. 12, Staff, Adj., Behar Lt. Horse (A.L., 1893-1910; I.A.L.). Eldest son of William, 1460 ; b.< 1872, Nov. 6, bap. Dec. 26, at Simla ; m. 1909, Sep. 17, at Bhim-Tal, Kurmoon, United Provinces, Emily Margaret (Madge), only dau. of Townley Richard Filgate, of Arthurstown, Co. Louth, and Mozufferpore, India (Times, 1909, Sep. 13). 563a. Hon. George Arthur Maurice Hamilton. 1900-2, Capt., Hampshire Reg., 3rd Batn. (Mil.). 1902-3, Gordon Highlrs., 3rd Batn. (Mil.). Only son of Sir Arthur Hamilton, Lord Stanmore, 271 ; b. 1871, Jan. 3, in Eccleston Square, London, and bap. in the crypt of St. Stephen's Chapel, Westminster ; educated at Winchester and Trin. Coll., Cambridge, B.A. 1892 ; contested West Dorset as Liberal, unsuccessfully, 1900. 564- George Augustus. 1840, Sep. 18, Ens., 93rd Ft. 1843, ret. by sale of com. (Hart's A.L., 1841-4). Possibly son of Alexander, of Terregles, Kirkcudbrightsh. (son of Charles of Cluny) and brother of Charles Henry, 366, and John Francis, 630. 665- George C. 1888, Mar. 8, Lt., R.N. Reserve (N.L., 1888 Apr. '92). 566- George D. 1847, Mar. 24, Clerk, R.N. (N.L., 1847-52). 567- George Dalrymple. 1837, Dec. 21, Asst. Surg., H.E.I.C.S. (Madras). 1838, Apr. 17, arrived in India. 1840, Mar., directed to relieve Surg. Griffiths at Negapatam. 1841, Jul. 8, posted to 33rd N.I. at Moulmein. 1843, Dec., Cantonment Staff, Palaveram, detachment 6th N.I. 1844, Sep. 30, passed in Hindustani. 1845, Feb. 5 Aug. 20, furlough to Ceylon. 1846, Dec. 18, sent to Europe on s.c. 1852, Jan. 28, arrived at Madras, posted to 9 th N.I. (.7. Reg., 1838-53). Son of William (1768-1823, of Campbellton, cadet of Bar), and Charlotte Douglas Dalrymple; /;. 1815, Jul. 28, in Charlotte Square, Edinburgh; M.D., Edin., 1837; nominated for H.E.I.C.S., by Hon. Hugh Lindsay on re- commendation of his grandmother, Mrs. Dalrymple, in 1836, his widowed mother then living at Portobello. Gordon d. 1853, Aug. 28, at Penang (G.M., vol. 40, N.S., p. 649). By will of that date gave 800 to his brother Thomas, of Ceylon, 400, to each of his sisters, and 200, to his youngest brother, Henry Clarence (I.O. Rec.). 124 HOUSE OF GORDON. 568- George Frederick. 1790, Dec. 8, Surg. Mate, R.N., " Edgar". 1791, Mar. 15, "Royal William"; Apr. 25, "Formidable" (Adm. Offs. Appt. by N. Board, P.R.O.). 569. Qeorge Frederick. 1803, Dec. 8, Capt, Rape of Chichester Vols., N. Div. (L.G., 1715). 570- Hon. George Grant. 1852, Feb. 13, Ens. and Lt., Scots. Fus. Gds. 1854, Dec. 26, Lt. & Capt. 1854-5, served throughout Crimean Cam- paign, including battles of Alma, Balaclava and Inkerman, siege and fall of Sebastopol, and sortie, Oct. 26 ; A.D.C. to Gen. Simpson, Aug. 22 Nov. 12 (Medal, four clasps, 5th Class of the Medjidie, Turkish Medal). 1857, Aug. 291858, Apr. 22, A.D.C. , G.O.C.S., W. Dist. ; Apr. 301861, Sep. 16, Adj.; Aug. 21 Dec. 18, Brig. Maj., Brig, of Gds.; Dec. 19 1862, Oct. n, Brig. Maj., Canada. 1863, Feb. 13, Capt. and Lt. Col. 1866, Jul., Equerry & Controller, Prince and Princess Christian's Household ; now Extra Equerry. 1877, J un - 3) h-P- 1881, May 10, Maj., Lothian Reg., 3rd Batn. (Edinburgh Mil.). 1882, Jan. 7, ret. by sale of com. 1889, Feb. 2, Lt. Col. ; Mar. 9, Col. (Mil.) ret. 1891, Jul. 14, C.B. 1899, May 5, C.V.O. 1900, Mar. 7, Hon. Col., 3rd Roy. Scots. Eldest son of Lord Francis Arthur, 450 I b. 1836, Jan. 29 ; m. 1863, Aug. 8, at St. Paul's, Knightsbridge, Constance Augusta Lennox (b. 1842), only dau. of Lawrence Peel, and has two sons, one being Lawrence George Frank, 1084 (Bulloch's Gordons of Aboyne, 39-41). 571- George Grant. 1854, Cadet, H.E.I.C.S. (Bengal); Jun. 8, 2nd Lt., Art.; Oct. 14, arrived at Fort William. 1855, Jan. 17, posted to the Fort Art.; Jun. 7, appt. to do duty with a Lt. Fd. Battery; Dec. 10, Horse Art. 1856, Sep. 4, passed Hindustani colloquial exam. 1857, Mar. 21, Foot Art. ; Apr. 24, leave^to Europe on s.c. for 18 months; Nov. 14, ist Lt. 1864, Feb. 29, and Capt. 1865, Jun. 10, ret. (E.I. Reg. and I.A.L., 1855-66). Fourth son of James, of Croughly, 755; b. 1835, Ap r - 6, bap. Apr. 21, at Revack, Abernethy ; educated at Cheltenham and Addiscombe ; nominated for H.E.I.C.S. by J. Shepherd on recommendation of his uncle Col. P. Grant, C.B. On leaving army joined his brother William in business in China till 1870; farmed Milton of Kilravock and Woodlands Strathnairn, 1873, till his death, 1882, Aug. 5; ;. 1860, Oct. 9, at Naini Tal, Eliza Tichbourne (b. 1840, Jul. 22), dau. of Hugh Sibbald, and had George Grant, 572, and James Hugh Sibbald Grant, 805 (1-0. Rec., Croughly Book, 74). 572- George Grant. 1896, Jan. 29, 2nd Lt., N. Bengal Mtd. Rif. Vols. 1897, Oct. 8, Capt. 1901, Dec. 6, Maj.; 1907, Mar. 19, Lt. Col. 1908, Dec. i, Comdt., Hon. A.D.C., Lt. Govr., Bengal (I.A.L., 1896-1910). GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 135 1911, Jan. i, C.I.E., and Additional Member of the Council of Lt. Govr. of Bengal for making Laws and Regulations. Second son of George Grant, 571 ; b. at Hankow, 1863, Mar. 20; a tea planter in India; in. 1891, Apr. 7, at Mandalay, Mary Martin, dau. of John Ferguson of Kilquhanitz, Kirkcudbright, and has issue (Cronghly Book, p. 75). 573- George H. 1893, Aug. 26, Sen. Eng., R.N. Reserve (N.L., 1893- 1910). 574- George Hamilton. 1794, Apr. 8, Cornet, 6th Dgns. (L.G., 304) ; Sep. 30, Lt., looth Ft. (ibid., 986). 1795, Jan. 2 7> Capt. of Foot by purchase, Independent offs. on h.p. (ibid., 99). 1806, Dec. 25, Capt., i8th Ft. by exchange. 1807, Apr., embarked for Curacoa, served in Peninsular war. 1808, Apr. 25, Bt. Maj. 1810, Mar. 13, leave of absence ; Apr. 19, landed in England; May 7, wrote from Wells, Somerset, to the W.O., "very well acquainted with the German language, having resided several years at Munich and Berlin, while following his military studies-, well acquainted with the French language, and acquired some knowledge of Spanish during his residence in Curacoa " (W.O. Offs. Services, 1810, P.R.O.). 1810, Dec. 6, Capt., 7ist Ft., by exchange. 1814, Jun. 4, Bt. Lt. Col. 1815, Dec. 25, exchanged to h.p., jisl Ft., without the difference (A.L., 1795-1841 ; Hart's A.L., 1840-2 ; Philippart's Mil. Cal., v. 39). Residing in London 1823-8; d. 1841, Aug. 28, at St. John's Wood, aged 52 ; said to have been A.D.C. to the Duke of Orleans and Equerry to the Duke of Gloucester, but makes no reference to these appts. in statement of services (G.M., vol. 16, N.S., p. 441 ; Annual Reg.). These two references give his name as "George Edmund Hamilton " and age at death 52 years; presumably older, otherwise obtained a com. at the age of 5 years. Gordon and J. H. Bedford Smith of the Carabineers translated an Essay OH Military Drawing from the German (London, 1812, 8vo, pp. 55). 575- George Hamilton. 1847, May 2, 2nd Lt., R.E. 1848. Apr. q, Lt. 1855, Jun. 19, Capt. 1871, Feb. 28, Bt. Maj. 1872, Jul. 5, Maj.; Aug. 3, Lt. Col. 1877, Aug. 3, Bt. Col. 1881, Sep. 12, Staff Col., S.E. Dist. 1883, Jul. i, Col. 1886, Nov. 5, Maj. Gen., hon. rank, ret. (Hart's A.L., 1848-97). Son of Robert Cumming Hamilton, 1262; '' 1828, Nov. 5, at Malta; m. (i) (d. s.p.) dau. of Hormslow ; in. (2) 1860, Nov. 22, at Sandgate, Blanche Emma Beatrice, youngest dau. of John Ashton Case (G.71/., vol. 10, 2nd N.S., p. 95), and had with other children, Edward Hyde Hamilton, 528, and William Alexander, 1476- Gordon d. 1896, Jul. 15, at Weston- Super-Mare. His younger dau. d. 1909, Feb. 17, at Leuzerheides, Switzer- 126 HOUSE OF GORDON. land ; his elder dau. Mabel Antoinette, in. 1909, Apr. 20, at Bredon, Worcestersh., Rev. Charles William Bennett, Rector of Woolstone, near Cheltenham, son of Rev. H. Bennett, of Pirton, Worcestersh. Mrs. Gordon lives at Bredon Manor, near Tewkesbury (Times). 576- George Hamilton. 1895, Nov - 2 > znd Lt -> R - A - l8 9 8 . Nov - 2 > Lt. 1901, Nov. 9, Capt. 1908, Jan. 8, Adj. (A.L., 1896-1910). Second son of James Henry, 802; b. 1875, Mar. 29; i. 1908, Mar. 3, at the Church of the Annunciation, Bryanston Street, London, Mary Louise, eldest dau. of H. Stanley-Parsons, of Holmleigh, Lewes, and has a son b. 1909, Jun. ii, at Castleview, Ballincollig, Co. Cork (Morning Post, Jun. i7). 577- George Henry. 1779, Sep. 25, Ens., gth Ft. (L.G.). 1780, Apr. 12, Lt., 97th Ft. ; May 31, gth Ft. (ibid.). 1782, Oct. 19, Capt. (ibid., 21); h.p. 1784, Oct. i, Capt., izth Dgns. (ibid., 623). 1786, Feb. 28, 63rd Ft. (ibid., 85 ; A.L., 1780-9). 1789, erased, M.S. note (W.O. A.L., P.R.O.). M. before 1784, Patience, dau. of Rev. Edward Stedman, minister of Haddington (she was served his heir 1790, Oct. 7), and had William Beckford, Bengal C.S., b. 1784, Dec. 25, bap. 1785, Jan. 23, at St. Anne's, Westminster. Gordon d. before 1818, Nov. 6 (G.M., vol. 88, pt. i, p. 568 ; account of family by J. M. Bulloch in Nairnshire Telegraph, 1910, Aug. 9, Sep. 27, Nov. i). 578- George Henry. 1827, Jul. 10, Hosp. Asst. to Forces (L.G., 1638) ; served mostly in W. Indies. 1829, Sep. 14, h.p. 1830, Jun. 25, f.p. ; Jul. 29, or Sep. 28, Staff Asst. Surg. (ibid., 1396, 2049); Oct. 12, Asst. Surg., i6th Ft. ; Oct. 25, embarked for Bengal to join reg. 1833, May, arrived in England on s.c. ; Dec. 6, Staff Asst. Surg. (ibid., 2248; A.L., 1828-35). Son of John, 907; bap. 1809, Mar., at Aberdeen; Alumnus, King's Coll., Abd., 1823-6; M.D. Glasgow, 1833; d. 1834, Jun. 6, at Tilbury Fort, Essex, (G.M., vol. 2, N.S., p. 443). 579. George Henry. 1871, Feb. 3, Lt., Wilts Mil. (L.G., pt. i, p. 1188). 1873, Mar. 26, Capt. (ibid., pt. 2, p. 1657). 1875, Mar. I0 > res - (ibid., pt. 2, p. 1717). Eldest son of Charles William, of Wincombe Park, 379; b. 1846; m. 1882, Mary Eleanor, dau. of Francis Stanier, of Biddulph, Stafford (Burke's Landed Gentry, 1886, ii. 1720) and has with other children Charles Algernon, 346, and Reginald George Stanier, 1171. 580- George Herschel Hamilton. 1902, served as a trooper and Lt., Scottish Horse Imp. Yeo. in S. African war. 1903, Mar. 30, Capt. (A.L., 1902 Jan. 1908). GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 127 Son of Sir Alexander Hamilton, 225; b. 1872; at Marlborough, i886, Jan. 1889, Mids. (Sch. Reg., 420). 581. George Huntly. 1820, Cadet, H.E.I.C.S. (Bombay). 1822, Feb. 25, Ens., ist N.I. (E.I. Reg., 1821-5). Son of John Gordon-Cumming-Skene, 1536; b. 1804, Jun. 4, bap. Jul. 24, at the Episcopal Ch., Cruden, Slains ; educated at Harrow, and Addis- combe ; nominated for H.E.I.C.S. by Hon. George Canning, on recommenda- tion of the Marquis of Huntly ; d. 1824, Jun. 5, at sea on board the " Cam- brian " (I.O. Rec.). 582. George Huntly. 1842, Cadet, H.E.I.C.S. (Bengal); Sep. 3, arrived at Fort William, appt. to do duty with 6Qth N.I. ; Sep. 26, Ens., 39th N.I. 1843, Dec. 29, served at the battle of Punniar, Gwalior campaign (Bronze Star). 1845, Jun. 30, passed colloquial exam, in Hindustani. 1846, Jan. 30, Lt. 1847, Apr. 26 Nov. 15, leave to Darjeeling on s.c. 1848, Nov. 22, Adj., 3rd Inf. recruiting depot at Benares. 1850, Feb. 14 Nov. 15, leave to Simla on s.c. 1851, Nov. n, Staff Off. to a treasure escort detach- ment. 1852, Apr. 16, Staff Off. to a similar detachment returning to Lahore. 1853, Nov. 10 1854, Feb. 10, leave to Murree and Jhelum on s.c. 1856, Apr. 15 Nov. 30, leave to Simla on s.c. 1857, Jun. n, Bt. Capt. ; Aug. i, 2nd Comdt. loth Punjab Inf., newly raised. 1859, Jun. 4, Comdt. 1862 Jun. n, Maj. 1866, Jul. 3, ret. 1868, Jun. n, Bt. Lt. Col. (E.I. Reg., 1843-69; Capt. T. C. Anderson's War Services of Offs. Bengal Army, 258). Son of William Alexander, 1474; b. 1825, Sep. 10, bap. Oct. 5, at Inver- lochy, Ballindalloch (Elgin Reg.); educated at Edinburgh Academy; nomin- ated for H.E.I.C.S. by Capt. Clarke on recommendation of Gen. Rt. Hon. Lord Keane ; m. 1876, Oct. 19, Charlotte Lydia Hood, Elgin (b. 1847, Mar. 24). Gordon d. 1879, Mar. 23, at Edinburgh. Mrs. Gordon in. (2) 1888, Jul. 26 , Hoskyns I.O. Rec.). 583- George Huntly. 1899, Aug. 28, Serg. Maj., King's Roy. Rif., ist Batn. (previous service in ranks, 13 years, 359 days). 1903, Sep. 19, ret., pension (A.L., 1903 Jul. 1907); d. 1907, Apr. 17. 584- George Huntly Blair. 1876, Aug. 14, Lt. R.E. 1879, Oct. 1880, Oct., served in Afghan war with Bengal Sappers and Miners, taking part (Dec. 1879) in engagement ; in charge of signalling in the Khyber line when attached by Ghilzais at Jugdullak Kotal Fort, and afterwards at Kabul and with Gough's Brigade in Kohistan (Medal). Afterwards served in the Mil. Works Dep. in India and as Asst. Instructor in Field Fortifications at School of Mil. Engineering, Chatham, 1885-7. 1887, May 4, Adj. ist London Eng. 128 HOUSE OF GORDON. Vols. (L.G., pt. 3, p. 2523) ; Aug. 14, Capt. 1895, May 6, Maj. (Hart's A.L., 1877-98; Col. Sir E. T. Thackeray's Bengal Eng., 189). Third son of James John, 807; b. 1857, Jul. 14, at Nairn; educated at Wellington Coll., 1869-74; passed 2nd, R.M.A., 1874 (Wellington Coll. Reg., p. 53), qualified as Inter, in Turkish ; ;. 1882, Sep. 2, at Murree, Harriet Mary, third dau. of Sir Bradford Leslie, K.C.I.E., and had Margaret Emily Leslie, b. 1883, Jun. 5, bap. Jul. 9, at Murree, and Bradford Leslie, b. 1888. Gordon <1. at Harwich of a chill, 1897, Nov. 18. He compiled The Croughly Book, 1895 (PP- IO 3) anc ^ co " ec t e d a large amount of material for a general history of the Gordon family. 585- George James. 1807, Jan. 31, Asst. Surg., H.E.I.C.S. (Bengal) ; and appt. to do duty with i7th N.I., ist Batn. 1809, Mar. 2, isth N.I., 2nd Batn. ; Jul. 27, in charge of a detachment of the Govr. Gen. Body Gd. pro- ceeding to Madras. 1811, Civil Stations, Hidgellee and Tumlook ; Surg., Govr. Gen. Body Gd. ; served at capture of Java, shared in prize money. 1815, 3rd Comr, Court of Requests. 1818, Salt Agency, 24 Pergunnahs and Roymungul. 1819, Surg. 1820, Apr. 15, res. (E.I. Reg., 1808-20; Butler Shawe's 2nd N.L.I., 3). Son of John, of Carroll, and Isobel Macleod ; in. 1849, at Edinburgh, Jessie Campbell (d. 1852). Gordon d. s.p. 1853, Feb. 26, at 16 Elizabeth Terrace, Westbourne Park Rd., London ; both bur. at Kensal Green (G.M., vol. 38, N.S., p. 435 ; I.O. Rec. ; Bulloch's Gordons of Invergordon, 108). Brother of Gordon Clunes, 605, John, 933, and Willam, 1431. 586- George James. 1830, Feb. 2, Ens., 7gth Ft. 1834, Jul. 18, Lt. 1840, Feb. 21, Capt. 1841, Jan. 29, ret. (Hart's A.L., 1840-3; Henry Stocks Smith's 7<)th Reg., 20). Son of George, 515 ; b. 1808 ; found d. in his bed in Gower St., London, 1842, Jan. 23 (Times, Feb. i ; Croughly Bk., 78). 587. George James. 1861, Jul. 23, Ens., 24th Ft. 1863, Apr. 28, Lt. 1862, Jan. 20 1865, Oct. 5, served in Mauritius ; Nov. 1867, May, E. Indies and Burmah ; May 1868, Jan., in England ; Jan. 1869, Jan., Burmah, E. Indies; Jan., Instructor of Musketry there. 1870, Oct. i, Capt. 1 2th Ft. 1880, Jul. 12, Adj., ist Suffolk Rif. Vols. (L.G., pt. 5, p. 4093). 1881, Dec. 17, Bt. Maj. (Hart's A. L., 1862-85; A.L., 1862 Apr. '85; W.O. Offs. Services, 1870, P.R.O.). Son of William, 1456 ; b. 1841, Sep. 5, at Mirzapore ; d. 1885, Jan. 26, at Rushmere, near Ipswich, leaving two daus. 588- George Keith. 1864, Sep. 4, Cadet, R.N. 1866, Jun. 17, Mid. GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 129 1870, Dec. 18, S. Lt. 1874, Jun. 15, Lt. 1881, May 7, Comdr., ret. (N.L., 1864-1910). Son of George, 551; educated at Glenalmond 1862-4 ; m. 1875, Aug. 31, Josephine Claypon, dau. of Rev. Charles William Hodson and has one child, Ethel Mary (Burke's Family Records, 327). 589- George Lawrie. 1818, Cadet, H.E.I.C.S. (Bengal). 1820, Jan. i, 2nd Lt., gth N.I., doing duty with European Reg. 1822, Dec. 28, Lt., Pioneers. 1825, Nov. 12 1835, Adj., Gumbeer Sing's Levy, afterwards 2nd Comdt. 1832, employed on survey duty in Assam, with detachment under Capt. Jenkins, returned to Manipur ; Dec. 31, submitted report of route. 1833, Apr., Capt. Grant, Comr. in Manipur, stated "his concurrence in Lt. Gordon's suggestions as to the proposed line of boundary between, Cachar Upper Assam and Manipur, as although entirely ignorant of the country himself, he has the greatest reliance on Lt. Gordon's judgment and discrimination" ; Jun. 20, Capt. Jenkins forwarded to Govt. two maps by Lt. Gordon, of portions of the route between Manipur and Upper Assam, "very valuable additions to the geographical information of that country," mentioned that he had received the first portion of Gordon's survey of a new line of communication between Manipur and Assam, and described him as " zealous, fulfilling his promise to avail himself of every opportunity of extending his knowledge of the country around Manipur''; Jul. 25, de- puted to inquire into cause of some disturbances at the Ninghtee River. 1834, Jul. 24, Bt. Capt. 1835, Jan. 23, the Bengal Govt. sanctioned an arrangement agreed to by all parties at Manipur that " Lt. Gordon, from whose attention the best results are anticipated, should undertake the general charge of the education of the young Rajah " with a tutor from the Hindu College to instruct him in English; Feb. u, gave up, in consequence, his command of the Manipur Levy ; Feb. 25, Political Agent, Manipur, con- solidated salary Rs. 1000 a month; Lord William Bentinck, on proposing this appt., observed : " Lt. Gordon, whose ability, intelligence, and local knowledge has more than once been brought favourably to the notice of Govt., seems to be well qualified for this situation ". 1837, Aug., presented 25 copies of his " English, Bengali and Muneeporee Dictionary " to Govt., who Aug. 7, " expressed themselves much gratified at ... his zeal and industry"; approved in Public Despatch to India, 1840, Mar. 25. 1838, Jan. 8, Capt. 1841, informed "that his explanation of having omitted to report an occurrence, which had endangered the tranquillity of Muneepore was considered far from satisfactory " ; Oct. 12, reprimanded for engaging in and R I3O HOUSE OF GORDON. "continuing a controversial correspondence with Capt. Guthrie, . . . not- withstanding . . . the injunctions . . . given him to act in cordial co-opera- tion". 1842, Jan., his explanations accepted; Nov. 16, reprimanded "for the offensive tone in which he continued to conduct his correspondence with Capt. Guthrie" (E.I. Reg., 1819-45). Elder son of Rev. George, D.D., minister of Sorn, Ayr, and Anne, dau. of Rev. George Lawrie, London ; b there 1801, Mar. 25, bap. Apr. 8 ; educated at Glasgow ; nominated for H.E.I.C.S., by Campbell Marjoribanks on recom- mendation of his mother in 1817, who then lived at 436 Duke St., Glasgow, described as ward of Sir John Marjoribanks. Gordon d. intest., 1844, Dec. 30, at Manipur, of which he was the first Political Agent, bur. outside Residency Cemetery (List of Inscriptions on Tombs or Monuments in Assam ; I.O. Kec.). Brother of Archibald Campbell, 265. 590. George M. 1898, Oct. 10, Mid., R.N. Reserve. 1904, Oct. 14, S. Lt. (act.). 1909, Oct. 21, removud (N.L., 1898-1909). 591. George Maclear. 1886, Sep. i, Lt., Roy. Mar. (Hart's A.L., 1887-92). 1891, June 29, k. instantaneously by the bursting of a 6 in. gun on board the cruiser "Cordelia" (which he joined in 1889, between Fiji and Koumea), and bur. at sea. Five others were k. and seven wounded (Times, 1891, June 7, 8, 10). Son of Isadore Sidgesmund, native of Hamburg, who went to South Africa, and Isabel Maclear, niece of Sir Thomas Maclear (1794-1879), As- tronomer at the Cape (Banffshire Herald, 1909, Oct. 30). 1881-3, at Charter- house (Reg. 1 12). Brother of Alexander Attwood, 221- 592. George Maxwell. 1810, Feb. 10 Oct. 21, Vol., R.N., "Gram- pus," aged 15; Oct. 22 1812, Apr. 21, Mid. 1812, Apr. 22 Jul. 10, Mid. and Ord. ; Jul. u Aug. 24, 1813, Mid.; Aug. 25 1813, Feb. 22, Ab., " Queen ". Feb. 23 Mar. 2, Mid. ; Mar. 3 Apr. 9, Ab. "Alexandria " ; Apr. 10 1814, Jan. 7, Mid. 1814, Jan. 8 1815, May i, Mid. and Master's Mate, "Myrmidon". 1815, May 2 Jun. 2, Master's Mate, " Eridanus " ; Jul. i Sep. 30, Master's Mate and Mid. 1816, Mar. 6, passed as Lt., aged 20; Mar. n, " Minden " (Adm. Indexes Midshipmen; N. Board Lts. Passing Certif., P.R.O.) Fifth son of James, of Rosieburn (1739-1815)56. 1796, Apr. n; d. 1816, Aug. 5, on H.M.S. " Minden " on his passage to Gibraltar (Abd. Jour., Sep. 18; Bulloch's Gordons of Cairnfield in Banffshire Field Club Transacs., 1909-10). Brother of Alexander, 192, James Innes, 806, and William, 1449 593- Rev. George Maxwell. 1878, Oct. 1879, Feb., Hon. Chaplain, Gen. Biddulph's army in Afghanistan. 1880, Jan., returned to Kandahar GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 131 from the Punjab, as Acting Chaplain ; Aug. 16, a sortie was imade from Kabul Gate by troops in Kandahar, against village of Deh Kojah, where enemy had a gun ; Gordon was in the hospital within the walls receiving wounded as they were brought in off the field ; later, went to the Kabul Gate for similar duty, where he heard that some wounded men were in a ziarat or shrine, 200 or 300 yards outside the gate. He got a dooly and bearers and went to this place under heavy fire, for the purpose of bringing them in, found no wounded there, but heard they were further on. An officer with him said it was quite impossible to go on, as the fire was too hot ; but Gordon went, and was struck by a bullet, which passed through his wrist, and entered his side, at 7 a.m. ; brought back in the dooly, he d. at 3.30 that afternoon. Younger son of James Edward, 791; b. 1839, Aug. 10; educated by Rev. Henry Moule, Fordington, Dorchester, and Trin. Coll., Cambridge, 13. A. 1862-66; curate at Beddington and St. Thomas's, Portman Square. i866 i joined C.M.S. as missionary at his own expense, spending the rest of his life in India, where he acquired extraordinary influence over the natives, especi- ally in the Punjab and Afghanistan. 1882, Mar. 18, foundation stone of a chapel dedicated to his memory, in the C.M.S. College, Lahore, laid by Mrs. Elsmie. His biography, George Maxwell Gordon, M.A., F.R.G.S., The Pilgrim Missionary of the Punjab, by Rev. Arthur Lewis, C.M.S. (London, Seeley, 1889, 8vo, pp. 397, with portrait) ran through three editions. A brief sketch of his career appears in The Heroic in Missions, by Rev. Augus tus R. Buckland, 1894 (pp. 83-99). 594. George Richard. 1885, Apr. 27, Lt., Moulmein Rif. Vols. (Ben- gal A.L. t 1885-7). B. at Moulmein; in. there 1881, Apr. 26, at St. Patrick's Ch., Julia Hermann (b. 1858), and has Ivy Julia, b. 1882, Feb. 2, bap. Feb. 12, in. 1903, Nov. 26, at St. Peter's R.C. Ch., Bassein, Maj. Timothy (b. 1879), son of Robert Gamier; Iris Gertrude, b. 1883, Apr. 20, bap. Apr. 29; George Richard, b. 1884, Sep. 6, bap. Sep. 18; Winifred Kathleen, b. 1886, Dec. 31, bap. 1887, Jan. 12 (all at St. Patrick's Ch.), m. 1906, Nov. 5, at St. Peter's R.C. Ch., Bassein, James (b. 1881), engineer, son of William Houston ; Frederick Walter, b. 1888, Jul. 30, bap. Aug. 5, d. and bur. 1890, Jul. 29, at St. Patrick's Cemetery, Moulmein ; Mabel Eugenie, b. 1889, Nov. 26, bap. Nov. 30; Marie Virginia, b. 1891, Nov. 25, bap. Dec. 2 (both at St. Patrick's Ch.) ; Alexandra Louise, b. 1893, Jul. 27, bap. Aug. 2, at Moulmein; Irene Bertha, b. 1895, Jun. 12, bap. Jun. 17, at Bassein. Gordon became a school- master at Moulmein, 1893, previously, from 1881, a clerk; in 1895, described as millowner at Bassein (I.O. Rec.). 132 HOUSE OF GORDON. 595. George St. Leger. 1797, Sep. 26, Ens., 2nd W.I. Reg. (L.G., 924). 1800, Ens., io4th Ft. 1801, h.p. 1803, Sep. 10, Ens., 39th Ft. (ibid., 1173); Nov. 29, Lt., 3oth Ft. (ibid., 1653). 1804, Nov. 10, Capt., 8ist Ft.; Nov. 13, 52nd Ft. (ibid., 1366, 1379). 1808, Aug. 13, Maj., 8th W.I. Reg. (ibid., 1091). "Served in the expedition to Zealand; A.D.C. to Gen. An- struther, at Vimiera and commanded with great credit the 6th (?) Reg. during the campaign in Spain" (A.L., 1798-1810; G.M., voL 79, pt. 2, pp. 1235-6; S.M., vol. 72, p. 77). Son of George, 505; b. 1788, Apr. at Doncaster ; d. at Antigua, 1809, Oct. 28, after a few days' illness. Called ""John St. Leger " in A.L., 1798-1804, and L.G., 1797-1803. 596. George St. Leger. 1844, Aug. 30, Ens., s6th Ft. 1848, Aug. 18, Lt. 1850, ret. by sale of com. (Hart's A.L., 1845-51). Possibly father of Douglas Martin St. Leger, 412- 597. George Thomas. 1800, Cadet, H.E.I.C.S. (Bombay). 1801, May 22, Ens., sth N.I. 1803, May 23, Lt. 1807, Aug. 12 1815, Adj., 2nd Batn. 1818, Apr. 3, Capt., 2nd N. Lt. Cav. 1820, Feb. i, leave to England for three years ; but returned in 1822. 1824, May i, Maj. ; served under Lt. Col. Prother in Southern Concan ; shared in the Deccan prize for general captures. 1829, Apr. 30, temporary command of Kattywar. 1831, Feb. 16, appt. to command troops at Deesa. 1832, Mar. 29, leave to the Neilgherries on s.c., for twelve months; Nov. 2, Lt. Col. 1833, Mar., served as President of a Court Martial at Bombay ; May 15, returned to Deesa. 1834, Jan. 4, furlough to Europe for three years for benefit of his health. 1836, Dec. 4, on return to Bombay, transferred to 3rd Lt. Cav. 1837, Dec. i, ret. (E.I. Reg., 1801-48 ; Services of yd Bombay Lt. Cav., 26). Younger son of William (who was the youngest son of Thomas, II. of Fodderletter, Strathavon, a junior cadet of Beldorney), manufacturer of Cudbear dye (so named after his brother Cuthbert), Leith, and Sarah Chandler ; b. 1784, Dec. 4; bap. Dec. 28, in the New English Chapel, Edinburgh, James Gordon, Leith, being one witness; nominated for H.E.I.C.S., by Rt. Hon. Henry Dundas ; m. 1821, Oct. 15, at Old Aberdeen, Margaret Catherine, youngest dau. of Principal Roderick Macleod, King's Coll., Aberdeen (S.M., N.S., vol. ix. p. 495) ; and had Isabella Ann, b. 1837, Mar. 15, bap. Apr. 14, at Deesa, m. 1857, Aug. 7 ; Margaret Sarah, b. 1839, Jul. 27 ; Matilda Christina, b. 1841, Jul. 27, m. (i) 1865, Dec. 19, at St. James's Ch., Dover, Henry Horace Powell (d. 1890), J.P., Cinque Ports, son of Henry Percy Cotton, Quex Park, Thanet (becoming the mother of Major Percy Horace Gordon Powell Gordon, the explorer) ; m. (2) 1902, Mar., John B. Dunning (G.M., vol. i. GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 133 N.S., p. 120, Burke's Family Rec.) ; and Georgina Jessie, b. 1843, Mar. 27, m. 1866, Sep. 13, James Nicol McAdam, 78th Highlrs., youngest son of James McAdam, of Tindon End, and grandson of Sir James Nicol McAdam (G.M., vol. 2, N.S., p. 686). Gordon d. 1850, Sep. 6, at Deebank (now Riverston), Banchory. bur. at Old Machar Cathedral (ibid., vol. 34, N.S., p. 454 ; 7.O. Rec. ; Fodderletter family described by J. M. Bulloch, Huntly Express, 1909, Aug. 27, Sep. 3 ; and in Wimberley's Gordons of Beldorney, 33-36). 598- George Thomas. 1815, Sep. 13, Vol. ist class, R.N., "Dwarf," cutter, aged 13, his father, Lt. Samuel, of the " Dwarf," granted permission Sep. 9, to enter his name on the cutter's books. 1818, Mar. 28, Boy ist class " Lee," Oct. n, "Atholl". 1820, Dec. 20, discharged. 1821, Mar. 6, "Impregnable". 1822, Mar. 6, discharged; May 10, "Ariadne". 1825, passed as Lt. 1829, May 6, Lt., "Revenge". 1830, May 4, "Erebus". 1832, Oct. 5, " Rhadamanthus," steam vessel. 1835, Sep. 9, " Phtenix " steamer, his services on this ship on coast of Spain, first Carlist war, 1835- 40, procured him a knighthood, ist class, Order of San Fernando (G.M., vol. 19, N.S., p. 641). 1837, Jan. 7, additional Lt., " William and Mary " yacht ; Jul. i, in command "Comet" steamer; while holding this com., conveyed the first King of Hanover to Rotterdam. 1840, Aug. i, Coindr. 1843, Apr. u, "Cormorant" steam sloop, Pacific. 1846, Nov. 9, Post Capt. 1849, Sep. 7, "Encounter". 1854, flag Capt. to Comdr. in Chief, Baltic. 1855, "Osborne" royal yacht, brought King Victor Emmanuel to England, and back to Boulogne. 1858-61, commanded steam reserve, Portsmouth. 1864, R. Adm. 1871, V. Adm. ret. 1877, Aug. i, Adm. (Adm. Indexes, Midship- men, P.R.O. ; O'Byrne's Nav. Biog. Die. ; Boase's Mod. Bug. Biog. ; N.L., 1829-1887). Probably the Lt. Gordon, nominated with others by the Kiny of Hanover, 1837, Sep., Knight of the Guelphic Order (G.M., vol. 8, N.S., p. Second son of Samuel, 1286; b. 1807 (?) ; in. 1865, Jun. i, at St. George's, Hanover Sq., London, Ellen Jane, dau. of William Parker, of Clopton Hall, Suffolk, widow of Capt. Harry Eyres, R.N., C.B. (G.M., vol. 19, 2nd N.S., p. 107) ; d. 1887, Jul. 30, at Ingleden, near Tenterden, Kent (Times, Aug. 4, Sep. 23 ; Walford's County Families). Mrs. Gordon was elected, 1904, Jan., after a legal dispute, by 112 votes to 56, churchwarden of the ecclesiastical parish of St. Michael, part of the borough of Tenterden (Daily Telegraph, Jan. 15, 18). She d. 1910, Jun. 15, at Ingleden, bur. at St. Michael's Ch. ; left estate 27,986 gross, net personality 22,148 (Times, Jun., Aug. 16). 599- George Tindal. 1845, Sep. 12, Vol. ist class, R.N., "Lark". 134 HOUSE OF GORDON. 1847, Apr. 10, " Queen " ; May 24, Mid., " Spartan ". 1849, Jun. 19, " Im- pregnable "; Jul. 30, " Dsedalus ". 1851, Nov. 26, Mate, "Plover". 1852, Aug. 20, "Swift". i854j Nov. 9, Lt. 1861, left the Navy (Adm. Indexes, Midshipmen, P.R.O. ; N.L., 1855-61). 600- George Tomline. 1851, Feb., Lt. Sherwood Foresters (Not- tinghamsh.) Mil. (L.G., pt. i, pp. 417, 488). 1853, May i, Lt. (ibid., pt. 2, p. 1332). 1854, Dec., Capt. (ibid., pt. 4, p 3957). 1862, joined the Con- federate army (see Foreign list). Eldest son of Rev. John (1794-1843), vicar of Edwinstowe, and his wife, Sarah Matthews, actress; grandson of Rev. George (1761-1845), Dean of Lincoln; great-grandson of Rev. John (1725-93), Archdeacon of Lincoln; l>. 1823, Aug. 8 ; educated at Westminster School and Jesus College, Cam- bridge, B.A., 1848; squire of Cuckney, Notts; m. 1847, Harriet, dau. of Rev. T. Harrison, of Firby Hall, Yorks, and had six sons three being George, 557, John Charles Frederick, 1020-1, and Leonard, 1086, and two daus. Ida, nt_ Lieut. Gen. Sir Charles Whittingham Douglas, and Beatrice, m. Lord Alexander Kennedy. Gordon d. 1868, Feb. 26, at the Hotel Dieu, New Orleans. His widow m. 1870, Oct. 26, Rear Adm. Henry Anthony Trollope (1837-94), a member of Lord Kesteven's family. Gordon's family was described at length by J. M. Bulloch in the Huntly Express, 1907, Sep. 6 Oct. 18. Brother of Rev. Henry, 637, and John, 996- 601. George W. 1892, Jan. 27, S. Lt., R.N. Reserve. 1899, Jul. 22, Lt. 1904, Apr., ret. (N.L., 1892-1910). 602. George Wilkinson Ramsay. 1870, Feb. 10, Ens., nth Ft. 1871, Nov. i, Lt. (Hart's A.L., 1871-3). Ninth son of Alexander, 204; '-> 1850, Sep. 22, at Boulogne-sur-Mer ; d. of fever, bur. 1872, Feb. 29, at Gwalior (House of Gordon, n. (486)). 603- George William Hamilton. 1874, Oct. 10, Sub. Lt. (supy.), ist Wilts Rif. Vols. (L.G., pt. 5, p. 4654). 1878, Oct. 10, Lt. (ibid., pt. 4, p. 2931). 1882, Mar. 1 8, res. (ibid., pt. 2, p. 1217). Second son of the Hon. and Rev. Douglas, and grandson of George, 4th Earl of Aberdeen, 541 ; ft. 1854, Jun. 15; director Public Works, O.R. Colony ; d. unm. 1906, Dec. 31. Brother of Douglas George Hamilton, 411. 604- Gilbert. 1691, Jan. 28, Lt., Col. Hill's Ft., principal, in an obligation for 106 155., to William Baxter, merchant, registered there 1696, Jul. 1 6 (Reg. of Deeds). 605- Gordon Clunes. 1825, Mid. (act.), Indian Navy, "Lady Mel- ville ". 1826, Mar. 6, Mid. 1828, 5th Mate. 1830, Dec. i, 4th Mate. 1823, 3rd Mate. 1840, left service with gratuity, 784 (I.O. Rec.). GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 135 Second son of Joseph, of Carroll, and Ann Clunes ; b. 1810, May 29, Edinburgh ; became a W.S., 1842 ; d. unm. 1843, Nov. 25 (Gordons of Inver- gordon, in). Brother of George James, 585, John, 933, William, 1431. 606- Graham. 1885, Feb. 28, Lt. (supy.) yth Middlesex (London Scottish) Rif. Vols. (L.G., pt. i, p. 862). 1890, Mar. 22, Capt. (ibid., pt. 2, p. 1712). 1898, Sep. 21, Maj., hon. rank (ibid., pt. 5, p. 5539). 1903, Jan. 26, Maj. (ibid., pt. i, p. 759); Feb. 14, res., hon. rank Lt. Col., with permis- sion to wear his uniform on retirement (ibid., pt. 2, p. 1137). 1883, Nov. i, solicitor, 37 Golden Square, London (Law List) ; practis- ing there in IQI i. 607' Lord Qranville Armyne. 1877, Jun. 25, Sub. Lt., Longford Mil. (L.G., pt. 5, p. 3961). 1878, Jul. 3, res. (ibid., pt. 5, p. 3906). Sixth son of Charles, loth Marquis of Huntly ; b. 1856, Jun. 14; wrote novels, poetry, travel and sport. 1884, applied for a patent, which was not granted (Specification, 1 43,737), for " sights for firearms and ordnance " ; m. (i) 1878, Sep. 4, Charlotte D'Olier (d. 1900), dau. of Henry Roe, distiller, Dublin ; m. (2) 1902, Aug. 5, at Dieppe, Margaret, dau. of W. F. Humble, Chester, widow of F. B. Close, and divorced wife of Christian Frederick Gordon ; had by first wife Charles Henry Granville, 367, and Granville Cecil Douglas, 608- Lord Granville d. 1907, Jun. 14, on board S.S. " Prinz Ludwig" between Suez and Aden, and was buried, Jun. 21, at Colombo. Brother of Charles, nth Marquis, 341 ; Lord Douglas William Cope, 414, and Lord Lewis, 1098 (Bulloch's Gordons of Aboyne, 44-7; his portrait appears in his Sporting Reminiscences, p. 3). 608 Qranville Cecil Douglas. 1900, May 2, 2nd Lt., 3rd Gordon Highlrs. 1901, Mar. 8, Lt. ; May 6, seconded for service in S. Africa (L.G., P l - 3> P- 3927); Sep. 14, 2nd Lt., Scots Gds., ist Batn. ; Dec., joined the reg. at Bloemfontein ; operations in the Transvaal, Jul. Dec. ; in Orange Riv. Col., 1902, Jan. May (Queen's Medal, five clasps). 1904, Feb. i, Lt. 1908, Mar. 8, Asst. Supt. Gymnasia, London Dist. (A.L., 1900-1910). Second but only surviving son of Lord Granville Armyne, 607; l>. 1883, Apr. 28; m. 1907, Apr. 20, at the Guards' Chapel, Wellington Barracks, Violet, only dau. of Gerard Streatfeild, of Fulbrook House, Elstead, and has Douglas Charles Lindsay, b. 1908 ; and Adam Granville, b. 1909. Heir pre- sumptive to the Marquisate of Huntly. 609 H. 1779, Jan. ii, Asst. Surg., H.E.I.C.S. (Madras), previously Ens. (List of Ancient Records in Fort St. George, 13). 610- H. H. 1899-1902, Capt., Cape Mtd. Rif., served in S. African war (A.L., 1900-2). 136 HOUSE OF GORDON. 611- Hamilton Charles. 1891, Mar. 4, 2nd Lt., 4th Dgn. Gds. ; Sep. 9, res. (A.L., 1891). Eldest son of Hamilton Winkup, Bengal C.S. and Ada Isabella ; 1870, Feb. 25 ; joined Bengal Police ; m. Alice Mabel (d. 1896, Aug. 6, bur. Aug. 7, at Noakhali New Cemetery) and had Stuart Hamilton, b. 1897, Mar. 9; Violet Ada Christine, b. 1898, Nov. 13; and Charles Winkup, b. 1901, May ii. Brother of Alfred Ernest, 241- 612- Hamilton Douglas. 1839, Jan. 18, Ens., 78th Ft. 1842, Apr. 8, Lt. 1850, Apr. 26, Capt. (Hart's A.L., 1840-52). Second son of Thomas of Harperfield, 1327 ; b. 1819, Nov. 30, at Carfin, Lanark; d. 1851; Mrs. Gordon's John Gordon of Pitlurg (1886, p. xxiii), gives the date as 1849. , 613- Hamilton Thomas. 1855, Dec. 7, 2nd Lt., H.E.I.C.S., Bengal Eng. 1858, Jan. 5, placed at disposal of P.W.D. ; Jan. 6, Asst. Eng., Dum Dum ; Aug. 13, Lt. (E.I. Reg., 1856-60; Capt. T. C. Anderson's Services of Offs., Bengal Army, 258). Son of Robert Cumming Hamilton, 1262 ; b. 1836, May 15, bap. Jun. 15, at East Teignmouth, Devonsh. ; educated at Worcester Grammar Sch., Cheltenham Coll., Addiscombe, and Chatham, 1856, Feb. i- 1857, Aug. 27 ; nominated in 1845, for H.E.I.C.S., by Hon. Hugh Lindsay on recommenda- tion of his father, then living at Greenhill Place, Worcester ; d. 1861, Feb. 14, on board the " Dwarkanath " at Diamond Harbour, off Calpee, Hooghly River (1.0. Rec.). 614- Hans. 1798, Jan. i, Asst. Surg., H.E.I. C.S. (Madras). 1799, Dec. on the " Walthamstow " Coast and China, sailed 1800, Feb. 15 (New Oriental Reg., 1800). 1802, Sep. 15, I3th N.I., ist Batn. 1805, Sep. 24, Surg. 1808-9, at Zillah of Manargoody. 1809, Mar. 7, 4th N.I., ist Batn. ; May 31, i3th N.I. 1812, Dec. 12, igth N.I. 1819, Trichinopoly Garrison. 1820, Garrison and Zillah of Trichinopoly ; d. Jun. 19, at'Tanjore. (Tomb- stone at St. Peter's Cemetery). By will, dated 1816, Jul. 24, at Trevandrum, Travancore, proved 1820, Jul. 17, at Madras by Maj. William Ireland Jones and Robert Richardson, Surgeon, executors in India, the English executors being Joseph Reid, Old Broad Street, London, and Bt. Maj. Dennis Kingdon, i8th Ft., Holdsworthy, Devonsh. he made bequests in favour of his mother, Catherine Gordon, Wexford, and sisters Elizabeth, and Amelia, wife of Robert Moore Lane, and others (E.I. Reg., 1800-20; I.O. Rec.). 615- Harry. 1742, Eng. Extraordinary, R.E. 1745, Dec. 14, arrived at Inverness on H.M.S. " Hound" (Fraser's Chiefs of Grant, n. 194). 1747, GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 137 Jul., serving in Flanders, under the Duke of Cumberland, 55. a day. 1754, Sub. Eng., serving in Canada under Gen. Braddock, who started from Alexandria, May 30, to cross the Alleghany Mountains to attack Fort Du Quesne at the junction of the Ohio with the Monongahela (Orme's Journal, pp. 227, 387); Jul. 9, surprised by the French, and their Indian allies, and cut to pieces, " Mr. Engineer Gordon was the first man that saw the enemy, being in front of the Caysentels, marking and picketting the road for them ". Braddock was killed, while Gordon and five others were wounded (A. G. Bradley's Fight with France for N . America, 96 ; Sackville Papers, Hist. MSS. Com.). 1756, Feb. 12, Lt., attached as Eng. to and served with 6oth Ft. (MS. A.L., 1752, pt. 2, p. 57, P.R.O.) ; Sep. 9, Eng. Extraordinary. 1757, May 14, Capt. Lt. 1758, Jan. 4, Bt. Capt. ; served under Gen. Wolfe. 1759, Aug. 16, Capt. 1762, in command of one of the ten Coys., 6oth Ft., Jan., served at siege of Martinique, wrote a long despatch about it (Add. MSS., 21,648, f. 176, B.M., printed in extenso in Aberdeen Free Press, 1905, Aug. 8) ; Jun., served at the siege of Havannah (Whitworth Porter's R.E., \. 163, 171, 195); Aug. 13, served at Cuba, wounded (S.M., vol. 24, p. 504). 1766, Jun. 18, started on an official voyage of discovery (1164 miles) down the Ohio from Fort Pitt to the mouth of the river, which he reached Aug. 9 ; continued his journey, Aug. TO, on the Mississippi ; Aug. 16, arrived at Fort Masiasch, where a fort had been erected by the French to check the Cherokee Indians coming down the river ; Gordon proposed that a new fort should be built in connection with the Mississippi and Ohio trade (account of his tour in the Dartmouth Papers, Hist. MSS. Coin. ; part of the journal printed as Appendix 4, Thomas Pownall's Topographical Description of A T . America, 1776). 1768, commanding the troops in Grenada. 1770, in Dominica. 1772, Jul. 23, Bt. Maj. 1776, serving in Canada (Hadden's Journal, p. 174). 1777, Aug., arrived in London, was presented to and had a conference with the King at St. James's Palace (Land. Chron., Aug. 6, 7, 9); Aug. 29, Bt. Lt. Col. 1778, "an experienced engineer, directed the getting ready of the King's Batteries for 32 pounders, when Paul Jones was cruising the Irish Channel in the ' Ranger ' privateer and Liverpool was preparing to (ace him" (Gomer Williams's Liverpool Privateers); Dec. 18, Sub. Director of Eng. and Maj. 1780, Nov. 20, Col. Comdt. In or before 1787, Comdr. in Chief of Eng., in the Leeward Islands (A.L., 1754-87). Younger son of George, of Knockespock (to which he succeeded), and his second wife, Jean Leith, which George was younger son of Harry, of Auchlyne (House of Gordon, 11. (368)) ; m. 1755, privately by the Chaplain of a British reg. at Philadelphia, Hannah Meredith of that city, and, 1763, publicly there. S 138 HOUSE OF GORDON. The first ceremony gave rise to a very painful Chancery suit, 1816-21 (Swanston's Cases, i. 166, n. 400-482). He had Peter, drowned, s.p., in Grenada, 1787, Aug.; Adam, 102; Henry (Harry), 628; James. Gordon landed at Eastbourne, 1787, Aug. 18, and, having been very ill on the voyage from Grenada, (/. there Aug. 23, although the monument erected at Clatt by his dau. Mrs. Hannah Fellowes-Gordon states that he d. in America. An account of his career by J. M. Bulloch appeared in the Hunlly Express, 1907, Mar. 29, Apr. 5 ; see also Wimberley's Gordons of Knockespock, p. 88. Brother of Peter, 1149; described, " Harry " in R.E., and in 6oth Ft., 1759; " Henry" in 6oth Ft., 1759-65. 616. Harry. 1757, Feb. 2, 2nd Lt., 39th Ft. 1761, Nov. 10, ist Lt. 1764, h.p. 1778, Mar. 14, Lt. and Capt., 4ist Marines (MS. A.L., 1752, pt. 2, p. 180, P.K.O. ; A.L., 1758-79; S.M., vol. 19, p. 167, vol. 32, p. 688). His widow Jane, received pension of 26 from 1779, Nov. 23 1790-1 ; she/;/. (2) William Duncan, in Culdrain, and d. 1796, Apr. 5; will proved Jul. 26 (W.O. W'ui. Pensions, P.R.O. ; Moray Test.). 617- Rev. Harry (Harie). 1757, Chaplain, Garrison at Fort George, salary 158. per week ; May 28, petitioned the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, " setting forth the smallness of his stipend (16 8s. i^d.) the teinds being exhausted with the great expence and trouble he is exposed to by the building of Fort George and craving some addition to his living from the Royal Bounty," " the building of Fort George has taken up more than one-third of the lands". 1760, May 23, the Assembly instructed committee for managing Royal Bounty to allow Gordon 25 for that year. Probably son of Rev. George, minister of Alves ; licen. by Presb. Fordyce, 1753, Nov. 23; ord. 1757, Apr. 5; min., Ardersier (Scott's Fasti, in. 245); in. 1754, Dec. 21, Sarabella, dau. of Rev. Walter Morrison, Deskford ; and had Rev. Abcrcromby, 72, and Pryse Lockhart, 1164- Gordon d. 1764, Mar. 15. Great-grandfather of Harry Panmure, 623- Possibly brother of James, 73TJ. 618- Harry or Henry. Maj., son of John, in Minmore (d. 1776); d. num. Brother of John, 907, Lewis, 1093, and William, 1407. 619. Harry or Henry. 1807, Aug. 14, Ens., Aberdeensh. Mil. (L.G., 1143). 1808, Jun. 4, Lt. (ibid., 109). Son of John, in Laggan, and Janet Proctor; b. 1786; M.A. King's Coll., Aberdeen, 1805 ; afterwards of the Tobacco warehouse, H.M. Customs, Liverpool (Bulloch's Gordons of Laggan, p. 18). Brother of James, 739, and John, 932. GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 139 620- Harry Francis Adam. 1907, Oct. i, 2 nd Lt., W. York Mil. 1908, Dec. 16, York and Lane. Reg. (A.L., 1908-10). Only surviving son of Alexander Hermann Adam, 230 ; b. 1887, Apr. 8. 621. Harry James Grant. 1852, Cadet, H.E.I.C.S., Madras Eng. 1854, Dec. 9, 2nd Lt. 1858, Apr. 27, Lt. Served at Mohumera, Persian war ; present throughout whole of Central India campaign under Sir Hugh Rose, who mentioned him with approval (E.I. Reg., 1852-60; Vibart's Hist. Madras Eng., i. 599, n. 422-3). Elder son of Henry, 635; b. 1835, Oct. 13, bap. 1836, Feb. 23, Fort St. George, Madras; educated at Clapham Grammar Sch., and Addiscombe ; nominated for H.E.I.C.S. by Maj. James Oliphant, on recommendation of his stepfather Col. Vivian ; his guardian being William Tucker (I.O. Ret.). Gordon was drowned 1860, Jul. n, in Talien-Whan Bay, which he had crossed with Capt. Lumsden, to inquire lor letters on tlie steamer " Lightning ". They put off in a boat, belonging to the " Imperalrix," manned by the jrd officer and two sailors. On their return, the wind blew strong, and at about 5 p.m., when about half way across the harbour, a sudden gust capsized the boat. The shore was about (our miles distant, there was a strong wind and a very heavy sea. Lumsden volunteered to try to reach the shore, so as to lighten the boat and get assistance for the sailors, neither of whom could swim. Gordon followed him with the same object, but he was numbed with the coicl, and \\as obliged In return to the boat. According to the testimony of one of the crew, Gordon's strength was so far gone, that he was barely able to clutch at this man's legs, as they hung in the water. His strength soon iailed altogether, he lost his hold and sank. His body could not lie found, although every exertion was made to recover it. Capt. Shaw Stewart in his report remark' d that " 1 .t. Gordon's services, though short, had been most brilliant and distinguished and a very promising career lay before him ; our corps has lost in him a much-beloved brother officer, the Madras arm)- a distinguished ornament, and the state a most zealous and able servant " (Addiscombe, I/:, llcroci and Men of Note, 659; Monument, St. Thomas's Ch., Madras). 622- Harry Lawrence. 1886, Aug. 25, Lt., Durham Light Inf. 1887, Oct. 16, Bombay (afterwards Indian) S.C. (A.L., 1886-93). 1892, Dec. 19, k. during an attack on dacoits in Kathiawar. Capt. O'Donnell, writing at midnight to Sir Charles Ollivant, Political Agent in Kathiawar, stated : At three this afternoon the Thanadar informed me that he had received information from a spy of ours . . . that he had seen outlaws near a tank near Wadharwa, and that he had seni word to Lt. Gordon. I also sent an express . . . and started ... as soon as I could get a party of eight sowars, thirteen foot-police and seven of the a^rd Bombay Rifles ready. On turning a corner round a hillock, I saw a party of men . . . who told me that the outlaws were on ahead, and at that moment a dark Hag was raised about 400 ft. in front, and they said that the outlaws were by the flag . . . and meant to fight to the last. It was then just alter sunset, and I feared that the outlaws might escape in the dark, as they have so often done, so shouting " charge " we rode on. I then saw that a party of Agency Sowars were under cover on foot, quite near the outlaws, about 60 to 100 paces from them. They saw us coming, and 140 HOUSE OF GORDON. the impetus of our advance carried them forward on to the outlaws, whom they shot down or sabred at once. The whole party was accounted for. They had entrenched themselves in an oblong trench, about 16 ft. by 8 ft., round which they had raised a low parapet over which they fired. Ten of them were killed in the entrenchment. I found Lt. Gordon lying about 4 ft. to the eastward of the entrenchment, quite dead, shot through the head . . . death must have been instantaneous. I was informed that Lt. Gordon . . . with his party of 20 sabres . . . had followed them up, and come upon them near Keradie about 5 p.m. . . . dismounted his party and exchanged shots . . . that, at last, had charged the outlaws . . . less than fifteen minutes before my arrival at the head of his troops . . . and was shot. The Jemadar states thit Lt. Gordon spoke to him after being shot, but from the nature of his wound, which shattered his left temple, I hold this to be impossible. I am sending Lt. Gordon's body to Morvi. en route to Rajkote for interment in charge of the Jemadar, who has asked to be allowed his last tribute of respect to this brave young officer (Times, 1893, Jan. 19). Son of Aubrey John Fullerton, 276; b. 1867, Apr. 5. 623- Harry Panmure. 1856, May 2, Cornet, xoth Hussars. 1857, May 22, Lt. 1858, ret. by sale of com. (Hart's A.L., 1856-8). Only son of Harry George (1801-83), part founder and manager of the Oriental Bank, and Mary Ann, dau. of George Alexander, Provost of Banff, and grandson of Hev. Harry, 617 ', b. 1837, Oct. 22, at Bombay; educated at Harrow, 1851-3, Oxford and Bonn; went to Shanghai; commanded the Mounted Rangers Vols. during Taiping rebellion ; joined London Stock Exchange in 1865, founding the firm of Panmure Gordon, Hill and Co. and floating, by 1882, 80, 000,000 worth of American enterprises, especially breweries, and an enormous sum of Eastern loans ; m. Carrie, dau. of Thomas Heverley, of Beverley, York; d. s.p., 1902, Sep. i, at Nauheim ; will sworn at 86,714. He lived in a ' princely style, and his eccentricities coach- collecting, tartan upholstery, and the like were the subject of a great amount of newspaper gossip at the time of his death, notably in the Financial News, and Daily Express, London, Sep. 3 ; M.A.P., Sep. 13; portrait by Herkomer reproduced in The Sphere, 1902, Sep. 13 ; another in D. J. T. Gray's Dogs of Scotland, pt. vi. ; Farskane Gordons described by J. M. Bulloch, Banffshire Herald, 1911, Jul, 22; Aug. 19; Sep. 2, 16, 23, 30; Oct. 7, 21 ; Nov. 4, n, 18, 25 ; Dec. i). 624- Harry Vaughan. 1899, Jul. i, Eng. proby. (act.) R.N. 1900, Jul. i, Asst. Eng. 1904, Jun. i, Eng. Lt. (N.L., 1899-1910). His wife had a son, 1909, Dec. 16, at 3 Beauchamp Hill, Leamington (Times). 625- Henry (surname " Seton "). 1452, May 18, k. at battle of Brechin. Brother of Alexander, ist Earl of Huntly, 115, and of William, 1369 (Scots Peerage, iv. 521). 626- Henry. 1644, May 15, William Jessop writes from Holborn to Commissioners of the Navy, Tower Street, " My Lord (Admiral) commanded GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 141 me to let you know his desire that Mr. Henry Gordon might be entered Master of the 8th " Whelp " (State Papers Domestic, Charles I. vol. 504, No. 49.) 627- Henry or Marie. 1704, Aug. 25, 2nd Lt., 2ist Ft. (Scots Fus.). 1 706, petitioned Marlborough for a Coy. in the new levies ; Oct. 24, Cornet, N. British Drgns. (MS. AL., 1702, p. 255, 1709, p. 12, P.R.O. ; Dalton's A.L., n. 57, v. 36, 82, vi. 314; Blenheim Roll, pt. n. 59). 1711, Feb. 15, addressed a memorial to the King: "he has been in H.M. service twelve years, and . . . lost a leg and half of his thigh at the battle of Hochstet [Blenheim], notwithstanding which he has served ever since five campaigns in Earl of Stair's Regiment, and was shot through the other leg at the battle of Mons (1709), and humbly praying your Majesty would be graciously pleased to order him a yearly gratuity as others under the like misfortune have ". A report by order of the King on this petition states " that his share of the Bounty money for Hochstet, only amounted to 22 " and suggests that " in regard to his sufferings in the service may be deserving ... of a proportionable allowance, and to such other preferments as Your Majesty shall think fit to bestow on him, or to recommend him for, to your General under whom he serves when an opportunity offers" (IV.O., Reports on Memorials, P.R.O. ). 17151 Mar. 12, mentioned in will of his cousin John, 864 (described as of "Warrand's Regiment"), who left him his sword and pistols (Edinburgh Test.) ; Jun. i, Cornet, Brig. Gen. Richard Waring's Carabiniers, com. renewed (Dalton's George the First's Army, 329). D. 1724, will signed Jul. 18, refers to sale of his com., without specifying reg., mentions wife, Elizabeth, and two children, and appoints Capt. Alexander, 143, joint executor with her (Dublin Wills). Possibly brother of Alexander, laird of Muraik, 134- 628. Henry or Harry. 1777, Cadet, H.E.I. C.S. (Madras). 1778, Jul. 6, Ens., Sepoy Inf., gth Batn. 1782, Mar. 8, Lt. 1788, Apr., served as Qr. Mr., N.I. Batns., 2nd Brigade, on the Coromandel Coast; res. on account of ill health same year (Dodwell and Miles's I.A.L.; Bengal Cat., 47, 53; List of H.M. &> H.E.I.C., United Offs.). Son of Harry, 615; b. 1761, Oct. 4, at Philadelphia ; served heir to his father, 1789, Dec. 9, on the death of his elder brother, Peter, who d. unm. and infest. James, the younger brother, induced Harry to enter into an agree- ment concerning the family estates under which James received a certain annuity. When this agreement was made James was aware, but Harry was not, that their father had m. their mother secretly in 1757, six years before the public ceremony. Having learned this in 1818, Harry instituted pro- ceedings, with the object of establishing his legitimacy, against James, who 142 HOUSE OF GORDON. denied it. The result of the trial was a declaration " that Harry Gordon was according to English law legitimate, and heir-at-law of his father ; by Scots law he was legitimate apart from the hrst ceremony of marriage; the agree- ment was declared void and all moneys received by James were ordered to be refunded " (Swanston's Cases, i. 166, n. 400-82 ; Times, 1818, Mar. 18). Gordon in. Anne dau. of George Carnegie, of Pitarrow, Kincardineshire ; 1826, Dec. 18, at Walcot Ch., Bath, Charlotte, dau. of Sir John Wrottesley 8th bart., and widow of Rev. John Hellyer (d. 1823); twice Mayor of Bath; d. 1855, Sep. 14, at Nelson Place, Bath (G.M., vol. 96, pt. 2, p. 639 ; Henry Stocks Smith's Nav. Obit., i85S. P- 3)- 630- Henry. 1795, Oct. i, Ens., 6?th Ft., previously Vol., nith Ft. (L.G., 1129; Freeman's Journal, 1795, Oct. 27). 1796, Mar. i, Lt. (L.G., 219; A.L., 1795-6). Younger son of Edward, Bromley (d. 1803), and Jane, dau. of Henry Barr, of Stapleford Abbot's, Essex; d. 1796, Jun. n, at St. Domingo, of yellow fever (G.M., vol. 66, pt. 2, p. 702 ; House of Gordon, n. (218)). 631. Henry. 1796, Oct. 24, Ens., W. Middlesex Mil. (L.G., 23). 1797, Feb. 24, Lt. (ibid., 633). 632- Henry. 1811, Dec. n, Vol., H.E.I.C.S., Bombay Marine. 1813, Oct. 13, Mid., "Vestal" (I.O. Rec.). 633- Henry. 1818, Aug. 7, Capt., d. in Upper George Street, Edge- ware Road, in his 5oth year. " Brother of the late Maj. James Gordon, of Northwood, Isle of Wight " (G.M., vol. 88, pt. 2, p. 376; Abd. Jour., Aug. 19). 634- Lord Henry. 1821, Cadet, H.E.I.C.S. (Bengal). 1822, Mar. 10, Ens., 23rd N.I. 1824, May i, Lt. 1826-7, A.D.C. to Govr. Gen. 1828-37, Dep. Paymr., Meerut. 1839, Oct. 8, Lt., 2nd Eur. Reg. 1840, Jul. 22, tried by Court Martial, in connection with some losses in his office at Meerut ; honourably acquitted. 1842, Nov. 12, Capt., 5th N.I. 1843-4, on furlough. 1846, serving with loth Irregular Cav. ; May i, ret. (E.I. Reg., 1822-47). 1855, Feb. 27, Capt., Aberdeensh. Mil., local rank of Maj. 1857, Nov. 12 ret. (Innes's Aberdeensh, Mil.). Fourth son of George, gth Marquis of Huntly, 518; b. 1802, Aug. 31 ; m. 1827, Mar. 6, Louisa Payne (d. 1867, May 17), and had Sarah Elizabeth Catherine bap. 1828, Mar. 26, at Meerut; Louisa Frances Charlotte b. 1829, Dec. 17, bap. 1830, Mar. 6, at Meerut; Henrietta Mary, d. young; Theresa Burton, b. 1834, Feb. 14, bap. Mar. 31, at Meerut, d. and bur. 1836, Oct. u, at Shussoorie; Julia Cecil, b. 1836, Sep. 5, bap. Oct. 17, at Mussoorie; Augustus Henry, b. 1839, Sep. i, bap. Oct. 8, at Mussoorie, d. 1869, Aug. ; 144 HOUSE OF GORDON. William Sackville, b. 1842, Jul. 14, at Landour, bap. 1843, Feb. i, at Calcutta, d. 1878, Sep. 27 ; Wilhelmina Gertrude Maria and Millicent Theresa, twins, b. 1844, Aug. 25 ; Augusta, b. 1849, Mar. 26; and Leslie Charles, b. 1852, May 14, possibly 1088- Lord Henry d. 1865, Aug. 28 (I.O. Rec. ; Bulloch's Earls of A boy ne, 36-7). 635. Henry. 1824, Cadet, H.E.I.C.S. (Madras) ; Jun. 7, arrived at Madras. 1825, May 6, Ens., 7th N.I., afterwards transferred to i8th N.I. ; Dec. 16, received orders to join army in Burman war. 1826, Mar. 29, per- mitted to return from Rangoon to Madras for four months on s.c. 1828, Jun. 20, Lt. 1830, Sep. 4, granted furlough to Europe on s.c. 1833, Aug. 25, returned; Oct. 12, appt. Member, Invalid Committee, Fort St. George ; Dec. 19, relieved, in order to rejoin his reg. 1834, Jan. 4, D.A.Q.M.G. (act.), Centre Division of army. 1836, Jan. 23, Adj. (act.); Oct. 7, D.A.Q.M.G. (act.). 1837, passed in Hindustani; Dec. 8, Adj. 1838, Jul. 21-5, Member of a Committee, Fort St. George. 1839, Jan. 25, Post Master, Belgaum, during stay of the reg. there. 1840, Nov. 21, D.A.Q.M.G., S. Division, Bombay army. 1841, Jun. i, res. Adjtcy. ; Sep. 16, appt. to command a field detachment. 1842, Jan. 10, left Belgaum; Mar. 3, Capt. ; granted three months leave to sea-coast and sea on s.c. 1843, Nov. 6 1845, Jan. 15, leave to Neilgherries on s.c. ; d. Jun. 22, at Setabuldee (E.I. Reg., 1825-46). Son of John, and Sarah (both dead by 1824) ; b. 1806, Jun. 10, bap. Jul. 31, St. Pancras, Middlesex; nominated for H.E.I.C.S., by William Astell, on recommendation of Sir James Allan Park, bart. ; m. 1832, Emma Charlotte (b. 1814), 2nd dau. of James Walsh, H.M. Customs, Dep. Lt., Tower Hamlets and Chairman of the Tower Sessions (G.M., vol. 25, N.S., p. 308), and had Aubrey John Fullerton, 276, and Harry James Grant, 621- Mrs. Gordon in. (2) 1846, Jan. 13, at Paddington, Lt. Col. Vivian, ist Madras Fus. ; living at Boulogne in 1854 (G J/., vol. 25, N.S., p. 308, I.O. Rec.). 636- Henry. 1825, Jul. 12, held a com. N.W. Jersey Mil. 1826, Cadet, H.E.I.C.S. (Madras). 1827, Jan. 7, Ens., 38th N.I. 1831, Apr. 5, Lt. 1834, serving at Kamptee; Dec. 21, six months leave to Presidency. 1835, Mar. 20, cancelled, and appt. Member of a Committee for examination of army clothing ; May 28, Member of a Court Martial, Fort St. George, granted leave until Sep. ; Oct., rejoined at Nagpore. 1840, May, qualified in Hindustani, granted Moonshee allowance ; Aug., Qr. Mr. and Inter., stationed at Bangalore. 1841, Sep. 3, Adj. 1842, Jan. 7, Capt. ; Nov. 26, Public Staff. Off., French Rocks. 1843, Oct. granted leave to Presidency. 1844, Jan. 9, furlough to Europe. 1845, J an - 2 4> Bt. Maj. ; Dec. 2, returned to Madras (E.I. Reg., 1827.55). GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 145 Third son of Robert, 1205; b. 1807, Jul. 23, at Botley, Southampton, bap. Sep. 8; nominated for H.E.I.C.S., by R. Campbell on recommendation of Lt. Gen. Sir Herbert Taylor, K.C.B. ; d. unm. 1854, Aug. IT, at Chester Terrace, Eaton Square, London, "an extremely zealous, good officer, and very generally respected by the natives" (I.O. Rec. ; G.M., vol. 42, N.S., p. 409). 637- Rev. Henry. 1854, Aug. 9, Chaplain, R.N., "Meander," Devon- port (G.M., vol. 42, N.S., p. 292). 1855, Jun. 14, " Eurydice," N. America and W. Indies (N.L., 1854-8). Third son of Rev. John (1794-1843), Edwinstowe ; grandson of Rev. George (1761-1845), Dean of Lincoln ; and great grandson of Rev. John (1725- 93), Archdeacon of Lincoln ; b. 1829; educated at Shrewsbury, 1841-7 (Rfg., 91), Balliol Col., Oxon., 1846-50, St. Mary's Hall, B.A., 1851; d. 1856, Oct. 27, at East Retford, aged 27 (Foster's Oxford Graduates ; G.M., vol. i, N.S., p. 779). Brother of George Tomline, 600, and John, 996. 638- Henry. 1860, Feb. 25, Ens., Dumfriessh. Rif. Vols. (L.G., pt. 2, p. 997). 1863, Jan., res. (ibid., pt. i, p. 331). 639- Henry. 1867, Oct. 12, Ens., Gordon Highlrs. 1870, Jan. 29, exchanged into Rif. Brig. 1871, Aug. 9, ret. (Hart's A.L., 1868-71 : IV. O. A.L., 1870-1, P.R.O.). Third son of James, II. of Manar; b. 1848; in. 1874, Ellen, youngest dau. of the Hon. Vice-Chancellor, Sir Charles Hall, knt. of Farnham Chase, Bucks, and has a dau. (House of Gordon, n. (315)). Brother of Hugh, 669- 640- Henry. 1875, Aug. 4, Asst. Surg., afterwards Surg. (act.) 7th Fifesh. Rif. Vols. (L.G., pt. 3, p. 3867). 1886, Oct. 23, res. (ibid., pt. 5, p. 5106). M.B., Edin., 1868; M.D., 1885. 641- Henry A. 1902, Jun. 23, Lt., Leicestersh. Mil. (A.L., 1902 Oct. 642- Henry Charles. 1883, Aug. 4, Surg. A.M.D. ; afterwards Surg. Capt, A. M.S. Stationed at Sierra Leone, when news was received of British defeat at Tamli and the killing of Capt. Robinson ; went up the river with avenging party of West Indian troops, who captured the place and took numbers of the enemy. 1891, May 24, embarked at Sierra Leone on the steamer " Oil Rivers " on his passage to England. Gordon suffered acutely from heart-disease; d. May 30, bur. at sea (Hart's A.L., 1884-92; Times, 1891, Jun. 13). Eldest son of John, 1004; b. 1857, May 27, at Banchory-Ternan ; M.B., Abd., 1880; M.D., 1889; B.Sc. (Public Health), Edin., 1891 (Col. John- ston's Aberdeen Graduates, 200). T 146 HOUSE OF GORDON. 643- Henry Cranmer. 1806, Dec. 26, Vol., ist Class, R.N., " Meleager,' aged 13, Greenland, N. Sea, Jamaica. 1808, Apr. i, Mid.; Jul. 30, wrecked on Barebush Key, near Port Royal; Aug. i, Mid., "Polyphemus". 1809, Jul., witnessed surrender of St. Domingo to the British and Spanish forces. 1811, Mar. 26, " Hyperion," Newfoundland. 1812, cruising the whole summer in Davis Strait, for protection of whale fishery ; escorted convoy from New- foundland to Barbadoes, afterwards frozen up in St. John's Harbour. 1814, Jan., Master's Mate, " Hyperion," Channel ; Feb. 2, passed as Lt, aged 19 (Adin., Indexes, Midshipmen, N. Board Lts. Passing Certif., P.R.O.). 1815, Jan., Mid., " Cornwallis," E. Indies; Jul. i, Lt. (act.) " Wellesley"; Aug. 22, discharged; Aug. 23, h.p. (Adm. Half Pay Lists; Offs Services, P.R.O. ; N.L., 1815-49 ; O'Byrne's Nav. Biog. Die., 408). Laird Clowes (Navy, v. 155) is responsible for the statement that Gordon was tried by Court Martial for the loss of the "St. Lawrence," 1815, Feb. 26. Son of Joseph and Lucy ; b. 1794, Jun. 13, bap, Jul. 12 at Codicote, Herts; m. 1823, Nov. 7, at St. John's Cathedral, Calcutta, Christina Lucas; d. and bur. 1842, Jun. 6, Circular Road Bur. Ground, Calcutta, aged 43. Gordon d. 1842, Feb. 25, at Chandernagore, aged 47 (G.M., vol. 17, N.S., p. 677 ; I.O. AVc.). See Joseph Cranmer, 1078- 644- Henry Erskine. 1874, Sep. 30, Lt., Lanarksh. Yeo. Cav. (L.G., P 1 - 5. P- 4S3C; ' 8 77, Pt- 7. P- 6 439)- l882 > Se P- 2, Ca Pt- (ibid., pt. 5, p. 4071). 1890, May 24, hon. rank, Maj. (ibid., pt. 3, p. 2969). 1897, Jan. 13, Maj., hon. rank Lt. Col. (ibid., pt. i, p. 188). 1901, Aug. 23, 2nd Comdt. 1903, Jun. 27, res. (ibid., pt. 3, p. 4016 ; A.L., 1874-1908, Jan.). Second son of John, of Aikenhead, and Lady Christian Isabel Erskine ((/. 1886), dau. of 1 3th Earl of Buchan ; b. 1849, Sep. n ; Memb. of F acuity of Advocates 1874, Jul. 16; succeeded his brother in Aikenhead, 1902; D.L. Lanarksh., 1898, Sep. 6 (L.G., pt. 5, p. 5385), Renfrewsh., 1904, Jun. 6 (ibid., pt. 3, p. 3716); :n. 1895, Bertha A., second dau. of Major J. Finlay of Castle Toward, Argyllsh., and has five daus. (Lodge's Peerage, 1909, p. 371). 645- Henry Qisborne. 1910, Jul. 23, 2nd Lt., R.A. (A.L., 1910). Fifth son of Alexander Hamilton Miller Haven, of Florida Manor, Co. Down, and Ada Austin, dau. of Governor Eyre (the object of so much criticism for the execution of G. W. Gordon, "the Jamaica martyr"); b. 1889, Aug. 29 (Burke's Landed Gentry, 1886, i. 753). Brother of Alexander Robert Gisborne, 234, and John de la Hay, 1023- 646- Henry Herbert. 1863, Jan. 16, Ens., 44th Ft. ; retired by the sale of his commission in 1867, being unable to bear the expense of going abroad (A.L., which calls him " Henry " only). GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 147 Son of John, 983 ; *. 1842 ; went to New Zealand ; became Lt. Col., Christchurch Vols., and Mayor in 1888 ; m. Mary Arden (Information from his sister, Mrs. Kilraith). 647- Henry Hoile. 1871, Sep. 13, 2nd Lt., ist Forfarsh. Art. Vols. (L.G., pt. 4, p. 3997). 1873, Jun. i, Lt. (A.L., 1880). 1887, Jan. 8, Capt. (L.G., pt. i, p. 101). 1894, May 5, Maj., hon. rank (ibid., pt. 3, p. 2617). 1895, Mar. 27, res. (ibid., pt. 2, p. 1869). Eldest son of John (1826-78), spinner, Dundee; became a merchant there ; served heir to his father, 1878, Nov. 5 ; in. 1890, Mary Elizabeth Douglas and had John Henry, /;. 1891, Andrew Douglas, b. 1893, ar "d Clement James, b. 1894; Gordon d. 1903 (Bulloch's Gordons in Forfarshirc, 27). Brother of John Edmond, 1027- 648- Henry Hudson. 1903, Jul. i, Eng. Sub. Lt., R.N. 1906, Apr. i, Eng. Lt. (N.L., 1903-10). 649- Henry J. 1884, Feb. u, Surg., R.N. (N.L., 1884 -Mar. 1890); d. before 1890, Apr. 650- Henry King. 1883, Aug. 17, Capt., Rangoon Rif. Vols. 1893, Aug. 18, Lt. Col., Moulmein Rif. Vols. 1895, Feb. 8, Supy. list. 1897, Feb. 9, unatt. list. 1898, Jan. 28, Comdt., Hyderabad Rif. Vols. (I.A.L., 1883-99). Lt. Col., National Reserve, on which he wrote to the Spectator, 1912, Feb. 24. Eldest son of Sir Charles Alexander, 344 ; b. 1851, Apr. 12 ; educated at the Edinburgh Academy and at Rugby ; four years in a bank at home ; 28 years in the Bank of Bengal in India and Burma ; wrote A Handbook to Colloquial Burmese, 1886, and From the City of Palaces to Ultima T/nilc, 1887 ; interested in Esperanto (Outlook, 1905, Aug. 26) ; in. 1893, Feb. 4, Beatrice Giselle Louise, elder dau. of Edward Chichester Incledon-Webber of Buckland House and St. Brannock's, Braunton, Devon, and Georgina Chisholm Beare (Landed Gentry, 1886, n. 1949), and has Janet Ivy Giselle, b. 1896, Oct. 2, at St. Brannock's; Florence Rub}' Beatrice, b. 1898, Jul. 22, at Hyderabad ; and Charles Alistair Richmond, b. 1907, Apr. 5, at Crosspark, Barnstaple, N. Devon ; resides at "Cromdale " Folkestone. 651- Henry Pottinger. 1874, Jan. 14, Capt., Roy. N. Down Mil., previously Lt. (L.G., pt. i, p. 137). Elder son of Alexander Thomas (1811-71), grandson of Alexander (1762- 1829), of Castle Place, Belfast, and great-grandson of Robert (1722-93), of Florida Manor, co. Down; b. 1846; d. nnm. 1879. Nephew of James Gis- borne, 797, and Robert Francis, 1266 (Huntly Express, 1909, Sep. 9). 652- Henry William. 1803, Aug. 17, Ens., R.A. ; Sep. 12, Lt. 1805, Dec., served in expedition to Naples, took part in occupation of Sicily. 1806, Jun. i, Adj. ; Jul. 4, present at battle of Maida, and attack and surrender of 148 HOUSE OF GORDON. Rock of Scylla (Medal and clasp). 1810, Aug. 3, 2nd Capt. 1825, Jul. 29, Capt. 1830, Jul. 22, Maj. 1837, Jan. 10, Lt. Col. 1848, Nov. i, Col. 1854, Nov. 28, Maj. Gen. 1863, May 19, Lt. Gen. (A.L., 1804-66). Youngest son of William Augustus, 1478; b. 1786; . 1817, May 3i ; Elizabeth Goodson, dau. of Samuel Enderby of Groom's Hill, Blackheath ; had five sons, three being, Charles George, 363, Sir Henry William, 653, and Samuel Enderby, 1293, and six daus. Gordon, who d. 1865, Sep. 19, at Southampton is described by A. Egmont Hake thus (Story of Chinese Gordon, 7th ed., i. 6) : A man of much individuality. He was a good and complete soldier, with a cultivated knowledge of his profession. He will be long remembered by those who served under him . . . for his firm yet genial character, and his very striking figure. He was of a peculiar type . . . [with] his lively and expressive face, great round head bald, and surrounded by short curly hair, black in his best days, his robust playfulness of manner, and the twinkle of fun in his clear blue eyes. In his company it was not possible to be dull ; he had a look which diffused cheerfulness and an inexhaustible fund of humour. On occasions, he could be stern, for the essence of his character was a decision which turned to severity when others deviated from their duty, or did it amiss. He lived by the " code of honour": it was the motive of all his actions, and he expected those with whom he dealt to be guided by its precepts. ... So deeply did General Gordon revere the ideal of the British Officer, and his calling, which he considered the highest and best, that Charles Gordon's acceptance of a foreign command . . . gave him no pleasure ; he was proud of his son, but he did not like to think that he was serving among foreigners, nnd not, as a Gordon should, with the men of his own race and faith. He was greatly beloved ; for he was kind-hearted, generous, genial in his nature, always just in his practice and in his aims . . . less fitted to obey than to command. More than once, well as he knew the value of discipline, it was his to resist his superiors, and to protest against dictates which he would hold to be superfluous and unjust. No portrait [he was sketched as a cadet by Dr. \Valcottj does him justice, or in the least recalls a face . . . noble and commanding. 653. Sir Henry William. 1835, Aug. 28, Ens., 8th Ft. ; Dec. 29, Ft. (L.G., 1644, 2592). 1840, Aug. 14, Lt. 1845, Jul. u, Capt., 86th Ft.; served on the Staff in E. and W. Indies and China. 1847-8, Asst. poor law Comr., Ireland, and relief Inspector during famine. 1855, ret., h.p. ; Aug., appt. to superintend surplus clothing and stores in the Crimea, and Ordnance Store Keeper; on peace being proclaimed, ordered to superintend embarkation of the material and stores of the several depts. of army, except Commiss. Dept., including Medical, Land Transport and Army Works Corps as well as Railway. 1857, Jan. 22, C.B. 1870, Jan. i, Controller. 1877, Aug. 6, K.C.B. 1878, May i. Commiss. Gen. ; Jul. 9, ret., h.p. (Hart's A.L., 1840-87). Son of Henry William, 652 ; b. 1818 ; in. 1851, Jun. 20, at Ahmedabad, Henrietta Rose (b. 1826; d. 1907, May 5, at Hove), J an - 7. Ma J- l88 9> J un - 22 > Lt - Col. 1894, ret. (A.L., 1880-94). Third son of William (1807-84), stock broker, Aberdeen and Margaret Campbell Miller (1810-90); b. 1848; stock broker in Aberdeen; d. iinm., 1897, Dec. 14. Brother of James Miller, 811 (Huntly Express, 1909, Feb. 12). 661- Sir Home Seton. 1863, Jan. 21, Ens., 44th Ft. 1864, Dec. 20, Lt. ; served in India. 1867-9 re t' ^Y sa ' e f com. (Hart's A.L., 1862-70). 1869, Jul. 7, Lt., Glamorgan Light Inf. Mil. (L.G., pt. 5, p. 3958). 1870, Jun. 21, Capt. (ibid., pt. 4, p. 3184). 1873, Jul. 30, res. (ibid., pt. 4, p. 3545). Only son of Sir William, loth Bart, of Embo ; b. 1845, Mar. 21, at Dover; educated at Ealing and Sandhurst; succ. 1876; in. 1870, Nov. 25, Mabel Montagu, only child of Montagu David Scott, M.P., of Hove, and had an only child, now Sir Home Seton, an authority on cricket (Bulloch's Gordons in Sutherland, 67); d. 1906, Dec. n, at 8 Granville Place, Portman Square, London. Grandson of Sir Orford, 1122- GORDONS UNDER ARMS. I$I 662- Hope. 1716, Lt., R.N., d. aged 20 "of a pluracyjust as he was going to see his brother Robert " (Earlston MS.). Fifth son of Sir Alexander 124a ; named Hope, after his grandmother, Mary Hope, dau. of Lord Craighall. Grandson of William, 1371- 662a. Hugh. 1745, Second Cap., Earl of Sutherland's Mil. (Add. MSS., 34,736). Son of John, of Carroll ; father of Hugh, 663, and Lewis, 1091. 663. Hugh. 1757, Jan. 31, Lt., 62nd, renumbered 77th Ft. (Mont- gomery's Highlrs.). 1762, k. at Martinique, during attack Jan. 24-7 (A.L., 1758-62; J. P. Maclean's Highlanders in America, 254; S.M., vol. 24, p. 156; Abd. your., Apr. 5). Son of Hugh, of Carroll, 662a, and Lucie, dau. of Ludovick Dunbar, o' Grange (Bulloch's Gordons of Invergordon, 103). 664- Hugh. 1766, Mid., R.N., will, Sep. 10 (Edinburgh Test.); his sister Ann served his heir, 1766, Jul. 4. Only son of Francis, of Mill of Kincardine (d. 1747, Oct. ; Qr. Mr. to the Rebels in the "45," and nephew of John, of Glencat) and Barbara Rose. 665- Hugh. 1796-7, sailed from Gravesend to Dominica via Barba- does and got a com. in the St. George's Lt. Inf., Roseau, Dominica ; took part in a fight with a French privateer, which carried off a large sloop (owned by a Capt. of the reg.) laden with sugar. 1803, in garrison during the in- surrection at Guadaloupe. 1804, sent to Prince Rupert's garrison. 1805, Feb.-Jun., took part in defence of Dominica against the French; "having been exempted from military duty, I offered my services as a supernumerary A.D.C., and was despatched with orders for the light infantry of the St George's regiment to take part at the river side and defend the fort until further orders " ; returned to England same year (Sketches and Recollections of the West Indies by a Resident [Hugh Gordon ?], Smith Elder, 1828 ; 8vo, pp. xii, 33o; PP- 34, 9 r , 99, 'S 1 - t59)- Presumably Hugh Gordon, "late of Dominica," who //;. 1807, Oct. 27, at Macduff, Catherine (d. 1810), dau. Rev. Thomas Wilson, minister of Gamrie, and had Rev. George (1808-39), minister of Knockando. 666-7- Hugh. 1811, Mar., Lt., $th N.B. (Ross) Mil. (L.G., 574), and as such was made a lion, burgess of Peebles, where the reg. was stationed, 1811, Dec. 26. 1813, Aug. 26, Ens., ist Ft. 1814, April 26, left Mussel- burgh to join the 4th Batn. at Portsmouth; May 9, sailed for Quebec on the " Leopard " which was totally lost (value 100,000) Jun. 28, on a reef on the north-east side of the desert island of Anticosti, every one (875 souls) how- ever getting ashore in rafts ; Jul. 10, rescued, when only three days' provisions remained, by H.M.S. "Crocodile"' and taken to Quebec, Jul. 17; Aug. 12- I $2 HOUSE OF GORDON. Nov. 2, down with brain fever and dysentry; Nov. 30, Lt. 1815, June 6, sailed on the " Prince Kutosoph," reaching Spithead Jul. 15 ; Jul. 21, sailed on H.M.S. "Signet" for Ostend ; Jul. 25, marched from Ostend to Clichy camp, Paris (reached Aug. 25) via Bruges, Ghent, Sottegem, Lessines, Mons, Bavay, Le Quesnoy, Le Cateau Cambresis, Boney [Bohain ?], Peronne, Roye, Gournay, Pont Ste. Maxence, Louvres, and St. Denis; Dec. 10, marched to Calais (reached 1816, Jan. 15) via Meulan, Pontoise, Beaumont, Nouville, Beauvais, Marseille, Gordechenoy, Poet, Beuro, Agience, Abbeville, Vroa, Montreuil, Samier, Conduit, Idumeal, and Boulogne. 1816, Jan. 15, superintended embarkation of artillery, horses, stores, etc., and reached Rams- gate Jan. 18, after a "distressing voyage," during which 16 "fine artillery horses " died ; Jan. 19 marched to Dover, where the Batn. was disbanded, Feb. i, when Gordon set out for London which he left Feb. 8, in the smack " Forth " for Leith, Feb. 15 (Gordon's gooo-word journal, in possession of his grandson, Hugh Gordon, no Cannon St., B.C., and printed in the Aberdeen Weekly Free Press, 1911, Aug. 26-Sep. 30) ; Mar. 25, h.p. (A.L., 1814-29). Third son of Thomas, J.P. (d. 1815), in Achnamoine, Kildonan (was brother of Charles, 302) and , dau. of Adam Gordon, tacksman of Rhenevy ; b. 1792, Sep. ii ; in. (i) his cousin Margaret (d. 1818, May 22) dau. of Gordon, in Inchberry (?), Tongue; (2) 1822, Feb. 20, at Farr, Sutherland, Annabel! McKay, Rhiroy, Farr (d. 1886, Jul. i), and had with other children Elizabeth, /;/. Alexander Gordon (1808-92), Helmsdale, son of John, farmer at Caen, Kildonan, said to be descended from a branch of the Gordons of Carroll. After his retirement, Gordon farmed at Bad'chlamhain and Strath- alladale ; in 1822, resided at Thurso ; d. 1828, Sep. 24, at Galwall, of apoplexy, following a paralytic affection from which he had suffered a year and a half. The Duke of Gordon forwarded a memorial to the War Office on behalf of a pension and compassionate allowances for Mrs. Gordon and her children ; they were not eligible, Gordon having in. after being placed on h.p. and not having previously served three years on f.p. (W.O. Certif. and Letters Com- pass. Fund, P.R.O. ; Sage's Memorabilia Domestica, n. 210; Bulloch's Gordons in Sutherland, 93). Brother of Charles, 333- 668- Hugh. 1817, Cadet, H.E.I. C.S. (Bengal). 1819, Jan. i, Lt., ijth N.I. 1823, Adj., 27th N.I. 2nd Batn. 1825, Dep. Paymr., field force, Chittagong. 1826, Pay dept. ; Dec. 30, Capt., Asst. to Comr., Arracon (E.I. Reg., 1818-29). Younger son of Thomas, W.S., of Whitburn (d. 1845 ; son of Rev. Thomas, Speymouth, who was the grand nephew of James, IV. of Cairnfield) and Letitia M'Veagh (d. 1814); b. 1800, Dec. 19, bap. Dec. 29; educated GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 153 at Mr. McKay's academy, Edinburgh ; nominated for H.E.I.C.S., by Mr. Lumsden, on recommendation of his father ; d. 1829, Feb. 14, at Sandoway, in Arracon (Bulloch's Gordons of Cairnfield, 23, and in Huntly Express, 1908. Mar. 13, 20). Uncle to Sir James Davidson, 789, and Peter Lawrence, 1158- 669- Hugh. 1856, Mar. 25, Ens., goth Ft. 1857-8, served in Indian Mutiny; "the men of the goth Ft., led by Col. Campbell, after a brief but desperate struggle, captured some guns outside Lucknow, up to which En- signs Gordon and Chute carried the colours " (A. M. Delavoye's goth Reg., 140; Hart's A. L., 1857-9). Eldest son of James, II. of Manar; d. 1858, May 26, of sunstroke at Lucknow, aged 19 (G.M., v. 2nd N.S., p. 312 ; House of Gordon, n. (315)). 670- Hugh Hamilton. 1898, May 15, Cadet, R.N. ; Aug. 15, Mid. 1902, Apr. 15, Sub. Lt. 1904, Jun. 30, Lt. (N.L., 1898-1910). Second son of Douglas George Hamilton, 411 ; b. 1883, Jun. 14. 671- Hugh Loftus. 1814, Apr. 28, Asst. Commiss. Gen. (L.G., 935); previously one of the Mil. Offs. who volunteered to serve in 1813, in line regiments. 1815, h.p. (A.L., 1815-34). Second son of Alexander, 188- 672- Hugh Mackay. 1775-6, served as a Volunteer in America, attached to Sir William Howe's head-quarters. 1776, present in actions Aug. 22 and 27. 1777, May 13, Ens., 7ist Ft.; Sep. ir, served at battle of Brandywine. 1778, Lt., i6th Ft. 1779, Jan., sailed from New York to join his reg. in Pensacola, W. Indies. 1780, May, sent through the Indian country to the Comdr. in Chief to solicit a reinforcement; Maj. Gen. Clark, comdg. forces in W. Florida, wrote to Lord George Germaine from Pensacola, May 12, that Gordon had discharged his "duty much to my ease and satis- faction, with clearness, judgment and precision " (L.G., Oct. 13). 1781, Jan., returned to Pensacola; May, taken prisoner while acting as A.D.C. to Gen. Campbell; Jul. 19, Campbell wrote to Capt. John Smelt from N. York desiring him to pay amount of " Lt. Gordon's loss by shipwreck " (Roy. Inst. P,ipers, Hist. MSS. Com., n. 302) ; on being exchanged joined Gen. Campbell at New York. 1783, present at the evacuation; accompanied Campbell to Halifax, continued as his A.D.C. until 1787, then joined his reg. in Ireland. 1788, May 31, Capt. 1792, embarked with reg. for Halifax. 1793, May, W. Indies. 1794, returned to England; appt. A.D.C. to Gen. Sir W. Pitt. 1795, Jun., sailed on a secret expedition ; served at capture of Cape of Good Hope. 1796, went to India with Gen. Sir Alured Clarke; May 14, Bt. Maj. (L.G., 460) ; served with the army during all its operations. 1798, Jan. 23, Q.M.G., to Forces in E. Indies and Bt. Lt. Col. (ibid., 63). U 154 HOUSE OF GORDON. 1799, Jun. 28, Maj., Inspector of Mil., Jersey (ibid., 625). 1802, ret. h.p. 1803, A.A.G., to Lt. Gen. Sir James Craig, E. Dist. 1805, Mil Sec., to Comdr. of Forces in Ireland. 1808, Apr. 25, Bt. Col. 1811, Jun. 4, Maj. Gen., on the staff at Madeira, which he evacuated 1814, Oct. 2, in consequence of the peace; May 2, Col., York Chasseurs. 1815, Jun. 25, appt. to the Command S.W. Dist., and Lt. Govr. (act.) Portsmouth.. 1816, Jan. 2, Col., 1 6th Ft. ; Mar. 25, Lt. Govr., Jersey. 1821, Jul. 19, Lt. Gen. (A.L., 1778- 1824 ; Philippart's Roy. Mil. Cal., in. 163-4 ; W.O. Offs. Services, 1809-10, P.K.O.). Fourth son of Alexander, merchant, Boston, Mass., and Jean Mackay (il. 1789), said to be a grand dau. of Captain Mackay of Scoury ; b. 1760; bap. 1760, Sep. 5, at Boston; tL iinm. 1823, Mar. 12, in Dean Street, May- fair (G.M., vol. 93, pt. i, p. 284); bur. in a vault under St. James's Ch., Piccadilly (House of Gordon, i. (116)); had a son James Wilson, 822- Por- trait by Opie, mezzotint by Barney, i6x n-?-, dedicated to Sir Alured Clarke. Brother of Alexander, 175; and George, 505. 673. Hugh Mackay. 1864, Feb. 23, Ens., W. Kent Rif. Vols. (L.G., pt. 3, p. 1258). 1866, Jan. 24, Lt. (ibid., pt. i, p. 585). 1868, Mar. 26, Capt. (ibid., pt. 3, p. 2043). 1873, Mar. 15, Capt. Comdt. (ibid., pt. 2, p. 1508). 1878, Feb. 27, Maj., ist Administrative Batn. ; Apr. r, res. Captn.'s com. (ibid., pt. 2, p. 960, pt. 3, p. 2455). 1886, May 8, Col. 1887, Jan., res. (A .L., 1880-7). Son of Adam (1801-39), grandson of David, XIV. of Abergeldie, and godson of Hugh Mackay, 672; b. 1826, Sep. 24; succeeded as XVII. of Abergeldie, 1869; in. 1859, May 19, Susan Amelia, elder dau. of Charles Hevvit Sams, Lee, Kent ; D.L. Aberdeen, 1900, Dec. 20 (L.G., pt. 6, p. 8760); d. s.p. at the Courtyard, Kltham, 1901, Mar. 19. Nephew of Charles David, 350, and Robert, 1239; brother of Charles Vincent, 377; Cosmo, 388, Dundas William, 420, and James Henry, 802 (House of Gordon, i. (107)) 674- Hugh Pennycuick. 1886, Aug. 25, Lt., Argyll and Sutherland Highlrs. 1895, Dec. n, res. (Hart's A.L., 1887-96). 1901, Aug. 10, 2nd Lt., Connaught Rangers, 4th Batn. Served as Capt. with the W. Africa frontier force in Nigeria, and 1904, Feb., engaged in command of too rifles and one gun, assisting to clear country between Idumage, Obubuku, and Oboru Uku, where much opposition was experienced; Feb. 15, Uku taken, the rearguard under Gordon and Lt. Mathers eventually getting in safely with all killed and wounded (A.L., 1901-4; Times, Mar. 14). Son of William Fraser Forbes, 1496; b. 1866, Jul. 16 ; educated at Anglesey (1878-83) and Wellington Coll. (Reg., 3); d. 1904, Jul. 8, in St. Thomas's Hospital, London, from the effects of dysentry (Times). GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 155 675- Huntly. 1855, Apr. 15, Ens. and Adj., soth Ft. 1856-7, res. (IV. O. A .L., P. R.O.). 1857, Nov., living at Dalcraig, near Gortlich, Inverness. 676- Huntly. 1907, Jan. 15, and Lt., King's Own (R. Lane. Reg.) 3rd Batn. 1908, Dec. 16, and Lt., Wore. Reg. (A.L., 1909-10). Son of Robert, 1260. 677- Huntly Fleetwood. 1899, Jan. 25, and Lt. Unat. 1900, Mar. 12, I.S.C. 1901, Apr. 25, Ind. army ; Jul. 14, Squadron Off., i8th Tiwana Lcrs. 1904, Feb. 12 1907, Jul. 12, A.D.C., to Maj. Gen. G. L. R. Richardson. 1908, Jan. 25, Capt. (A.L. and I.A.L., 1899-1910). Portrait in The Graphic, 1911, May 12. Son of John Charles Frederick, 1020; b. 1880, Mar. 21, bap. Apr. 26 at Sitapur, Oudh; m. 1908, Feb. 26, at Lismore Cathedral, Constance Louise, 3rd dau. of Col. H. F. Cotton, late Gordon Highlrw., The Hall, Lismore, and has a son b. 1908, Dec. 23, at Rawal Pindi, Punjab. 678- Huntly George. 1841, Dec. 31, Asst. Surg., 95th Ft. 1853, Apr. 22, Surg., 6gth Ft. 1861, Dec. 31, Surg. Maj. 1867, Mar. 9, Dep. Insp. Gen. of Hosp. 1876, Apr. 28, Insp. Gen., afterwards Surg. Gen. 1880, Aug. 2, ret. (Hart's A.L., 1842-89). Son of John, 960; b. 1820, Aug. 2; M.D. Kdin. 1841 ; in. (i) 1847, Feb. 24, at Colombo, Julia Stanley Grantham (b. 1825), and had Charlotte Emily, b. 1848, d. of fever and bur. 1869, Aug. 26, at Meerut ; in. (2) Eliza- beth Gregory, and had Mary Dorothea, b. 1868, Nov. 20, bap. Dec. 24 at Meerut, bur. there 1869, Oct. 8, and John Huntley, 1044 (W.O., Otfs. Mrgcs., P.R.O.). Gordon d. 1888, Nov. 8, in London. 679. Huntley Pryse. 1885, Jun. 9, Capt., S.I. Ry. Rif. Vols. (Madras A.L., 1885). Only son of George Huntley (1796-1868), Sir Walter Scott's amanuensis, who was the son of Pryse Lockhart, 1164; /' 1841, Feb. 2 ; educated at New College, London and Trinity College, Dublin ; Madras Civil Service, 1860-87 ; m. 1862, Oct. 16, Hester Elizabeth (b. 1840, Jul. 2), and has Kathleen Hester, b. 1865, Sep. 16, bap. Dec. 31, at Coimbatore ; twin sons Huntley Pryse and George Huntley, b. 1866, Sep. 5, bap. Sep. 16, at Ootacamund, d. respectively Sep. 16 and Nov. 19, same year (7.0. Rec.) ; resides at Romans, Southall, near London. 680- Ivan Hugh. 1900, Jan 17, 2nd Lt., Unatt. 1901, Apr. 14, I.S.C. 1902, Apr. 17, Lt. Ind. Army ; May 29, Double Coy. Off. ; took part in opera- tions against the Darwesh Khel Waziris. 1909, Mar. 2, Capt. (A.L. and I.A.L., 1900-10). Third son of Donald Clunes (b. 1842), I.C.S., and great-grandson of 156 HOUSE OF GORDON. Joseph, W.S., last laird of Carroll; b. 1880, May 8 ; m. 1907, Jun. 22, at Simla, Hilda Louisa Elton, dau. of Sidney L. T. Widdrington (Bulloch's Gordons of Invergordon, 113). Brother of Macleod James, 1109- 681- J- 1803, Lt., his plans (130 yds. to the inch) of the new settle- ment at Balambangan, North of Borneo, and for the defence of the outer harbour of Penang are in the British museum (Add. MSS., 13909 d.e. 13910 b). 682-3- J. 1862, Jan. to, Lt., ist Punjab Rif. Vols. (BengaM.L., 1862-6). 684- J. D. Jun. 10, Lt., Allahabad Light Horse Vols. (Bengal A.L., 1885-9). 685. J. D. R. 1808, Feb. ii or 23, Ens., sth Ft. (W.O., A.L., 1808, M.S. note P.R.O. ; L.G., p. 166). 1808, Feb. 1 1, wrote to Viscount Castlereagh from 3 Beaufort Buildings, Strand, referred to three previous letters sent and unanswered, concerning plans and information in his possession, relative to New Spain, and added that he was at a loss to know, to what he was to attri- bute Castlereagh's silence; refers to "the considerable expense of living in London . . . in suspense how to act," and states " when I last waited on Gen. Stewart (your Lordship's brother), he gave me hopes that I would be put under your protection and . . . receive a Commission in the Army after I had com- municated the information . . . and directed that I might have pecuniary assistance . . . now I find my application on that subject to be in vain." This letter is marked on the back " See Gordon and let him have 100 for his plans, etc., and when at the Horse Guards, see about his Ensigncy ... I have some doubt about Gordon ; he is not, I fear, very correct, whether fit for gentlemen's society ". Gordon wrote again from the same address on Feb. 15, requesting an interview or an answer ; refers to part of his plans and informa- tion already delivered at Lord Castlereagh's house and to further important information and plans which he had severely suffered in obtaining : If considered unworthy your attention, you ought to have the candour to inform me, as the laws of common civility ought to be kept sacred by all classes of men. In his next letter, which is dated Mar. 8, Gordon writes: I feel very grateful for what your Lordship has done for me respecting my commission, but ... it is entirely out of my power to join my Regt., and furnish myself with the precise necessaries an officer requires without assistance. I therefore hope . . . that you will grant me the little assistance 1 need . . . and having once joined my regt I will be able to con- duct myself with all the economy and honourable procedure which dignify an officer. .150 or 200 will enable me to acquit myself with my creditors in town and join my regt. with a re- spectable equipage ... I am now preparing my plans of providing for and sheltering an army in New Spain and likewise the observations I made during my stay in Cuba the whole of May and part of June last ; to which subject I can solemnly affirm that there is not a Spaniard nor any other person in this country that can be of more service than myself. GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 157 To this Gordon received a letter dated Downing St., Mar. 10 : "Upon your stating in writing that you are prepared to join your Regt., Lord Castle- reagh will make an advance to you of 150, which you are, however, to con- sider as the utmost to which he can extend his assistance. ... In the meantime you will transmit, when finished, the papers to which you allude in your letter ". Gordon, replying on Mar. 14, says : I have to acquaint you that, as it is the desire of the Marquess of Huntly that I may be exchanged from the 5th Foot into his regt., the 42nd, and that he will be in town on Friday next, when he will recommend me to H.R.H., the Comni. in Chief for that purpose, I shall therefore need the above-mentioned sum, as soon as it may be convenient to you, as I will immediately join the 2nd Battn. of the 42nd at Fort George, unless I obtain the King's licence, as I do not wish to lose my Commission by being superseded, as it is now near a month since I was appointed. It appears that Gordon had been employing Andrew Tod, 47 Bedford St., Covent Garden, to do the work. Tod wrote to Gen. Stewart on May 16 : At the beginning of December last I received a note from Mr. Ridgway, a bookseller in Piccadilly . . . informing me that a Mr. Gordon, in Duke St., St. James's, wanted a person to make some plans for him on an emergency. I next day waited on Mr. Gordon and agreed to do what he required. I began by making at my own lodgings a plan of the City and harbour ol New Vera Cruz, from a very imperfect sketch he furnished me with. He next requested I would at his lodgings make plans of ihe Country of New Spam . . . and continued in his employment until the latter end of March last, making plans and writing a description of the country, which 1 left at my Lord Castlereagh's in St. James's Square. . . . Mr. Gordon furnished me with no documents ... he merely expressed tome the distance of one town from another. . . . The roads and rivers were delineated without any given angles or other data. The figures expressing the soundings set forth on the plan of the harbour, were put down without the assistance of any memorandum of actual soundings taken on the spot. ... I understand that Mr. Gordon said he made the whole of the plans himself and that I only put a little colour upon them, and also that I only wrote the description verbatim, as he expressed himself to me ; but I can most solemnly assure you it is not the fact. Mr. Gordon never even put a pencil upon the plans ... So far from being capable of making plans, he is totally unacquainted with mathematics and geometry, nor does he know how to use any mathematical instrument, and as to the description of the country, he only mentioned the heads and left it to me to clothe jt in what language I thought proper. For all my labours he only paid me 22, and gave me his acceptance at a month for 10 more, which bill he has not honoured, al- though due on the i2th. Gordon wrote two days later to Lord Castlereagh, from Anderton's Coffee House, soliciting a private interview without which " I cannot have it in my power to join my regt. in Ireland, nor depart from London". Pre- sumably by now he must have been aware of Tod's disclosures, as he sent another letter dated May 24, expressing his desire for an interview 158 HOUSE OF GORDON. in which [he] intended to lay before you ... his lamentable history, in order that you might be aware that you are slighting and treating with so much contempt ... an innocent distressed young man . . . crushed, persecuted and banished from his native land. ... I am Innocent, and beg you will be so good as to let me know, if I am to experience your protection or not ; if that be the case I am willing to resign the commission . . . and return the 450 I have received since I came home to England ; if you . . . consider me of any service to my country, I am very willing to comply with your wishes, if you will treat me with humanity. Gen. Stewart wrote to Gordon, May 26 : "I apprehend the remuneration you have already received more than compensated for any information you conveyed to Government, and I have not at present any further occasion for your services"; Feb. 18, res. com. (W.O., In Letters, Sec. at War, Misc. W.O. A.L., 1808, MS. note, P.R.O.). "The unfortunate son of a very distinguished nobleman." 686- J- L- Border Mtd. Rif. Vols., Natal, Lt., 1903, Oct. n ; Capt. 1905, Nov. 15; served in S. African war; 1899, operations in Natal, actions at Rietfontein and Lombard's Kop ; defence of Ladysmith, sortie Dec. 7, and action 1900, Jan. 6; operations in Natal, Mar. Jun., action at Laing's Nek. 1901, Sep. Oct., operations on Zululand frontier of Natal; in TransvaaU Orange River Colony and Cape Colony (A.L., 1906). 687- Sir James, Admiral of the Scots fleet. 1513, Jul. 27, James IV. sent his navy to assist Lewis of France. Gordon was appointed " general! of that fleett, by reasone of the confidence which the King had in his fidelitie and valour " (Earls of Sutherland, 86 ; William Gordon's Illustrious Family of Gordon, I. 107). Younger son of George, 2nd Earl of Huntly, 469; Laird of Letterfourie. He is said to have had a great-grandson, Solomon Gordon, commissioner for inspection of the Swiss Regiment in the service of the Dutch States-General, who was the father of Gertrude Gordon (b. 1669), a Dutch poet (Biographisch. \Voordcnbock dcr Ncdcrlandcn, vol. 7, p. 293). 688- James. 1526, July 25, took part in the defeat near Melrose of Sir Walter Scott of Branxholm in his attempt to free King James from the power of the Douglases (Lord Treasurer's Accounts, v. 385). 1547, Sep. 10, k. at Pinkie; "deceissit vndir our baner in the feild of pynkecleuch " (Stichill Inventory, 3). Eldest -son of Sir Robert, of Lochinvar, captain of the Castle of Douglas, 1537-42 ; in. 1520, Margaret, only dau. of Robert Crichton of Kirkpatrick, by whom he acquired lands in Glencairn (Scots Peerage, v. 106-10). 689- James. 1640, Jul. 6, the War Committee ordained him to " goe upon service in the publict, as the fourth Captaine," and "to have the sogers leviat out of_the parochess of Carsfarne, Dairy, Balmaclellan, Kelles, Partowen, GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 159 and Balmaghie and furth of the paroche of Tungland, one, and of these that are to be leviat under the water of Urr, fourtie, quhilk will complete thair numbers " (Minute Book of the War Committee of the Covenanters in the Stewartry of Kirkcudbright, pp. 5, 118). 1654, Jul. 18, Col., prisoner of war on bail, suspected of having helped the escape of Col. Robert Montgomery ; detained at Hull (State Papers Domestic, Interregnum, 1654, vol. 75, p. 437, P.R.O. and Earlston MS.). Fourth son of John, I. of Earlston and Mary Chalmers ; d. s.p. 1654, at Hull (Earlston MS.). 690- James. 1643-4, Jan. Lt. Col., Col. William Stuart's Dgns., served under the Earl of Manchester, until reduction. 1645, Jun. 30, peti- tioned that his accounts should be audited in order that he might receive satisfaction for his arrears, as other Scottish Offrs. (Hist. MSS. Com., 6th Report, p. 66). His name appears in a List of Officers claiming to the 60,000 granted by His Majesty for the Relief of His Truly Loyal diiii Indigent Party (p. 78), where he certified as " of London and Westminster ". This list was printed for Henry Brome, at the (run, Ivy Lane, and Ann Seile, over against St. Dunstan's Ch., Fleet Street, 1663, "in consideration of many worthy persons brought into great distress for their fidelity ". 691- James. 1641-9, Chaplain, Lord Montgomery's Reg., served in Ireland during Ulster rebellion (l/'ish Exchequer Bills, 1682-3, Nov. 25, p. 83, A.; Inrolments, Exchequer Office, Dublin, n. 17 ; Inrolments of Adjudica- tions, arrears of Commissioned Oils., who served Charles I. or Charles II. in the Wars of Ireland before 1649, Jun. 5, in favour of the 1649 OlTs., formerly denominated "the 49 Lots" P.R.O. O'Hart'sLnm^r/ Irish Gentry, 1889, p. 389). Son of Alexander, of Salterhill, Elgin (dead by 1649) ; minister at Comber, Co. Down; in. Marie, dau. of Rev. James Symson, minister of Airth, and widow of Rev. Hugh Binning, minister of Govan (d. 1653); had at least one dau., Elizabeth, who ;;;. Lt. Packington ; supposed to be the ancestor of the Gordons of Sheepbridge ; treated at length by J. M. Bulloch in Banff shire Herald, 1910, Aug 20, 26 Sep. 4, 17, 24; and by Philip Crossle in the Bally mena Observer, 1911, Apr. 14, 21, 28. 692- James. 1649, Off. in Ireland (O'Hart's Irish Landed Gentry, 1887, p. 389; Inrolments, Exchequer Office, Dublin, n. 30, 55). 693- James. 1663, or earlier, Maj., Gen. L. King's Ft. ; his name appears in a List of Officers claiming to the 60,000 granted by His Majesty for the Relief of His Truly Loyal and Indigent Party (H. Brome, p. 78, pub. 1663). l6o HOUSE OF GORDON. 694- James. 1678, Ens., Col. Edward Villiers' Ft. (Dalton's A.L., i. 2 5) 695- James. 1688, Oct. 2, Ens., Independent Coy. of Ft. (Dalton's A.L., n. 180). 696- James. 1689, Capt., Viscount of Kenmure's Ft. (Dalton's A. L., in. 94). Eldest son of James of Craichlaw ; his name appears with other offs. in a contract with some merchants in Edinburgh, for the supplying of uniforms to the reg., dated there 1689, Jun. 24, registered 1690, Apr. 22 (Reg. of Deeds, Mackenzie Office, vol. 65) ; m. Janet Dunbar of Baldone, and had James, 699 ; will, 1691, Feb. 4 (Edinburgh Test.). Brother of William, 1377- 697- James. 1690, Maj., in the retinue of King James II. in Ireland (O'Hart's Irish Landed Gentry, 1887, p. 505). 698- James. 1693, Aug. 20, Ens., 25th (Earl of Leven's) Ft., dated at Lennick ; not in 1694 (Dalton's A.L., in. 334). 699- James. 1696, Cornet, Wigtonsh. Troop of Horse. 1709, Feb. 23, 2nd Lt., 23rd Ft., Roy. Welsh Fus. (MS. A.L., 1709, p. 37, P.R.O.). 1709-11, took part in the campaign in Flanders, from whence he wrote home many letters, gives date of com. as ist Lt., 1711, Jan. 13, states "that his Captain's Commission cost him near 40 " and describes himself as "the 6th Subaltern officer and the only Scotchman in the regiment". Dalton (A.L., vi. 342) states he was serving as ist Lt., 1715, Jun. i. Son of James, 696; was VIII. and last laird of Craiglaw ; b. 1677 ; d.s.p. 1734, Nov. 24; succeeded by his nephew William Wallace of Galrigge. 700- James. 1704, Aug. 25, Ens., 26th Ft. (MS. A.L., 1709, p. 41, P.K.O.). 1715, Dec. 13, Lt. (MS. A.L., 1717, p. 251 ; Dalton's A.L., v. 89, vi- 345)- 701-2- James. 1705-6, Feb., Lt., Mar's Reg. (Highland Coy.) " in place of him that's dead " (Correspondence of the Earls of Leven and Melville, 11. 146); transferred to Col. William Grant's Coy. 1707, Dec. 24, reduced to ensign's pay, with another Lt., " being resolved to run an equal loss in said re- duction for bygones and in time coming, until the seniority of our commissions be determined friendly and legally ; therefore authorise John Innes, agent for the company, to divide in his accompts with us the lieutenant's and ensign's pay of said company, by equal halves betwixt us, as well subsistence as arrears from Dec. 24, 1707, onwards until either of us report to him the seniority of our commissions" (dated 1712, Feb. 20). 1714, Dec. 7, still in Coy. (Dalton's A.L., vi. 219; Lady Tullibardine's Mil. Hist, of Perthshire, 1660-1902, pp. 46, 47). GORDONS UNDER ARMS. l6l Younger son of Patrick, I. of Badenscoth ; laird of Barnes ; in. Margaret Moir and had issue (House of Gordon, n. (354)). 703. James. 1739, Jan. 18, Surg. Mate, R.N., " Russell " (Adm. Offs. appt. by N. Board, Surgeons Qualifications, P.R.O.). 704- James. 1739, entered merchant service, afterwards R.N., served as Ab. and Mid., " Duke ". 1746, Dec. 4, passed as Lt., aged 25 (Adm. N. Board, Lts. Passing Certif., P.R.O.). 1758, Apr. 10, 2nd Lt., "London". 1759, Mar. n, paid off., Mar. 12, h.p. 1785 (Adm. Half Pay Lists, P.R.O.). Son of John, of Kinellar; b. 1720; d. 1785, Sep. 22, at Edinburgh (ibid., S.M., vol. 47, p. 468; House of Gordon, u. (253)). 705- James. 1740, petitioned the Duke of Newcastle "for a commis- sion in any of His Majesty's regiments where there is greatest appearance of of service "; described himself as " Caclett, N.B. Fuziliers," previously in Scots Greys for seven years (Add. MSS., B.M., 33054, f. 133). Son of James, of Tillyfour (killed in the rebellion of 1715), who was younger son of James, II. of Auchlyne ; succeeded as III. of Auchlyne (House of Gordon, n. (371)). 706- James. 1745, Sep. 8, Lt., Sir William Pepperell's Ft. ; reg. dis- banded before 1751 (A/S. A.L., 1742-3, P.R.O.). Pepperell "distinguished himself in 1745, as Comdr. of the Colonial force which captured Louisburg". 707- James. 1747, Captain's servant, R.N., " Tryal " sloop, " Syren " and "Eagle"; Ab. and Mid., "Success". 1754, Nov. 13, passed as Lt., aged 22 (Adm. N. Board Lts. Passing Certif., P.R.O.). 1760 (or earlier) 3rd Lt., " Lynn " ; Jun. 12, discharged; Jun. 13, h.p.: Aug. i, ist Lt., "Pem- broke". i76r, Mar. 14, discharged; Mar. 15, h.p.; Nov. 18, Comdr., " Barbadoes " sloop, Leeward Islands. 1762, Jan. i, h.p. ; Sep. 27, "Grace cutter; Dec 8, discharged; Dec. 9, h.p. 1763, Nov. 27, "Alarm" cutter, in which he gave a passage (1764, Aug. 10-29) from Kirkwall to Belfast to Ann Corbet, who was bolting from her husband, James Fea, of Clestrain, cousin of the captor of Gow, the pirate (Fea's Real Captain Cleveland, p. 217). 1766, Jul. i, h.p. 1776, Apr. 15, (/. ; left a widow Jane (Adm. Half Pay Lists, P.R.O.). 708- James. 1751, Ab., R.N., "Salisbury"; later " Principa " ; Mid., " Saphire" ; Master's Mate, " Berwick " ; Mid., " Cambridge " ; Master's Mate, "Devonshire". 1757, Dec. 14, passed as Lt., aged 36 (Adm. A r . Board Lts. Passing Certif., P.R.O.). 1762, Jul. 24, 3rd Lt., " Temeraire " ; Aug. 17, 2nd Lt. 1763, Aug. 10, paid off; Aug. n, h.p. 1764, Mar. 10, granted twelve months leave to Georgia and S. Carolina in the merchant service; returned by Nov. i. 1765, Jan. 28, similar leave ; returned by Sep.; Oct. 7, similar leave to Teneriffe and S. Carolina. 1766, Jul. 12, returned; X 1 62 HOUSE OF GORDON. Sep., similar leave. 1767, Feb., returned; Mar., similar leave; Sep., returned; Oct., similar leave. 1768, Jun., returned; July 28, similar leave to Malaga and Port au Prince ; time of return not stated. 1769, Apr. 4, similar leave to S. Carolina. 1770, Mar., returned; Sep. 29, "Defence". 1771, May 29, paid off; May 30, h.p. ; Aug. 8, Comdr., " Endeavour" bark. 1773, Sep. 15, paid off; Sep. 16, h.p. ; Nov. 23, Comdr., " Endeavour," went to the Falklands. 1774, Oct. 22, paid off; Oct. 23, h.p. 1776, Apr. 20, " Boulogne" hulk; Dec. 24, h.p. 1778, Aug. 6, "Lenox". 1779, Apr. 9, paid off; Apr. 10, h.p. (Adm. Half Pay Lists, P.R.O.). 1781, Oct. 20, d. at Greenwich (G.M., vol. 51, P. 49 2 )- 709- Rev. James. 1757, Jan. 12, Chaplain, 2ist Ft. 1759, Oct. 23, granted three months absence on private affairs. 1777, Apr. 15, appt. ends (MS. A.L., 1752, p. 228, W.O. Notifications, P.R.O. ; A.L., 1754-77). 1778, Sep. 261783, N. Fencibles (L.G. ; A.L., 1754-83). 1788, Jul. 5, Chaplain, Fort George, salary 105 53. (L.G., 318). 1797, Apr. 12, res. (A.L., 1789- 97). 1800, Jan. 19, or Mar. 8, re-appt. (G.M., vol. 70, p. 275) at request of the Duchess of Gordon (Gordon Castle Papers). 1803, Dec. res. (G.M., vol. 73, p. 1248; A.L., 1801-4). Son of George (1698-1768), of Fifthpart of Dundurcus, to whom he was served heir, 1780; b. 1728 ; student, Marischal Coll., 1741-5; licen. by presb. Aberdeen, 1752, Aug. i 2 ; pres. parish of Bellie by Alexander, Duke of Gordon, 1769, adm. 1770, Mar. 14 ; in. Margaret (d. 1792, Apr. 14), dau. of Rev James Lumsden, Towie, and had Alexander, 189, Jane, and Mary Jane. Gordon d. 1809, Jan. 30, in his 82nd year; appears in A.L., 1763-70, as "Joseph" (family described by J. M. Bulloch, Banffshire Herald, 1907, Aug. 31). Possibly brother of John, 891- 710- James. 1758, Aug. 23, Master at Arms, R.N., "Cambridge"; appt. given at English harbour, Antigua, employed at Barbadoes and Lee- ward Islands (Adm. Sec. Keg., P.R.O.). 711. James. 1759, Oct. 15, Ens., Sgth Ft. 1762, Mar. 30, Lt. 1763, h.p. ; Oct. 26, Lt., 48th Ft. (A.L., 1761-1808; W.O.,A.L., P.R.O., 1763, MS. note ; W.O. Notifications, P.R.O. ; S.M., vol. 25, p. 695). 1807, name erased in MS. from h.p. 8 9 th Ft. (W.O. A.L., P.R.O.). 712- James. 1761, Oct. 21, Capt., usth Ft. >(W.O. Notifications, P.R.O.). 1763, h.p. on reduction. 1777, Aug. 29, Bt. Maj. ; Dec. 16 or 1778, Jul. 25, Maj., Soth Ft. (ibid.; L.G.). Served in America, taken prisoner. 1780, member of Court Martial which tried Lt. Col. Thomas, accused at New York of libelling Col. Cosmo Gordon, 384- 1782, Feb. 5, signed warrants for subsistence of British and German prisoners in Pennsylvania (Roy. Inst. Papers, Hist. MSS. Com., n. 395). 1782, May 27 and Jun. 3, GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 163 wrote from Lancaster to Sir Guy Carleton and to the Chevalier de la Luzerne, touching Capt. Asgill, who was seized by the Americans as a sacrifice for the defeat of Huddy. 1783, Feb. 19, Bt. Lt. Col., further cor- respondence ; Asgill was released through Gordon's instrumentality, his mother wrote a letter of thanks which did not reach New York until after his death (A.L., 1763-84; Spencer Papers, Hist. MSS. Com., p. 20; S.M., vol. 45, p. 670). Elder son of James, II. of Ellon (d. 1749) and Elizabeth Glen ; succ. his father 1750; sold estate to Lord Aberdeen, 1752, in which year he petitioned for a writership in the H.E.I.C. ; d. unm. 1783, at Morris House, Kingbridge, near New York (S.M., vol. 45, p. 670 ; J. M. Bulloch in Aberdeen Free Press, 1903 ; Huntly Express, 1906, Dec. 7, 1908, May 15). Brother of Andrew, 246- 713- James. 1770, Dec. 27 or 1771, Jan. 10, Ens., igth Ft. (W.O. Notifications, P.R.O. ; L.G. ; A.L., 1771). Name erased in A.L, 1771, MS. alteration ; entry in Notification Bk. marked " stop't. by Lord Barrington's order": "does not accept " in MS. (W.O. A.L., P.R.O., 1771). 714- James. 1771, Jan. 25, or Apr. i, Ens., 26th Ft. (W.O. Notifica- tions, P.R.O. ; L.G.). Served in America; taken prisoner before 1776, Mar. 19, when York was decided upon as his place of residence (Pennsylvania in the War of the Revolution, 1775-93, ed. W. H. Egle, Harrisburg, 1890, i. 512). 1777, Mar. 17, Lt. (A.L., 1772-7). Name erased in MS. in W.O. A.L., P.R.O., 1777. 715- James. 1775, Sep. 2, Ens., 6oth Ft., 3rd Batn. (L.G.). 1778, May 21 or 30, Lt. (ibid.). 1779, May 22, Adj. 1781, k. (W.O. A.L. P.R.O. ; MS. note A.L., 1776-82; Douglas and Aikman's Almanack and Ri'g. of Jamaica, 1783, p. 86). 716- James. Capt., k. during American war (Rogers' Christie Family) : possibly identical with 715. Brother of Gabriel, 466 717- James. 1776, Oct. 8, Ens., 55th Ft. (L.G.). 1779, Jan. 20, Lt., 59th Ft. (A.L., 1777-84, W.O. Notifications, P.R.O.). Exchanged to h.p., io8th Ft. (W.O. A.L., P.R.O., 1779 84, MS. note). 718- James. 1774, Jan. 18, Surg. Mate, R.N., " Alarm ". 1778, Aug. 10, Surg. (act.) " Stirling Castle " (Adm. Offs. appt. by N. Board, P.R.O.). 719. James. 1777, Cadet, H.E.I.C.S. (Bombay) Art. 1781, Mar. 17, Lt.-Fireworker ; d. and bur. there Jun. 14 (Col. F. W. M. Spring's Bombay Art., 74). 720- James. 1778, Apr. 14, or Sep. 26, Lt., S. Fencibles (W.O. Noti- fications, P.R.O. ; L.G.). 721. James. 1778, Apr. 14, or Oct. 24, Lt., N. Fencibles (W.O. Noti- 164 HOUSE OF GORDON. fications, P.R.O.); Jul. 21, sent for recruits to Forfar by the Duke of Gordon, to whom he wrote Jul. 24, from Benholm, Kincardine (N. Fenc. Letter Bk. and Papers, Gordon Castle). Not after 1782, Mar. 23 (L.G.). 722- James. 1778, Oct. 4, Ens., H.E.I.C.S. (Bengal) Art.; Nov. 18, Lt. 1786, Nov. 24, Capt. 1795, Ma y 6 > Ma J- l8oo > J an - '' Bt - Lt - Col. 1801, member of a Committee to consider the materiel equipment. 1803, Feb. 27, k. by the explosion of a gunpowder magazine at the Fort of Bijaigarh, near Aligarh, N. W. Provinces, while taking account of the stores after surrender; the Comdr. in Chief in reporting his death, said "that he felt particularly indebted for his exertions, directed by uncommon zeal and ability"; the Govr. Gen. in an army order " deeply regrets the severe loss which the public service had sustained by the death of Lt. Col. Gordon " (Bengal Cal., 1788, p. 34; New Oriental Reg., 1800, pp. 18, 62; E.I. Reg., 1803-4; Philippart's E. India Mil. Cal., I. 312, in. 415; F. W. Stubbs's Bengal Art., i. 203 ; Capt. Buckle's Bengal Art., pp. 169, 246-7) ; his monu- ment at Bijaigarh is now in ruins, and inscriptionless. Son of James (d. 1763), at the Laggan of Auchindoun, and Jean MacWilliam, and great-great grandson of John, V. of Beldorney (Bulloch's Gordons of Laggan, 6, 38-43). Brother of John 906, and William, 1415- First cousin of Thomas, 1332. 723- James. 1780, Cadet, H.E.I.C.S. (Bombay). 1782, probably served in the war against Hyder AH and his French allies, Mar. Jun., when the)' were defeated by Coote, as in Nov. is stated to be " a prisoner with Tippoo " (List of Offs., Bombay, 1783, Dec.); Nov. 21, Ens., 8th N.I. 1784- 8, serving in Bombay (ibid., 1784, Nov., 1785, Jan., 1786, Dec., 1787, Jun., 1788, Dec.). 1788, Sep. 4, Lt. 1798, Nov. 6, Capt. 1804, Maj. ; Nov. 26, ret. E.I. Reg., 1800-4). 724- James. 1780, Jun. 29, Ens., nth Ft. 1781, Jun 2, Lt., Inde- pendent Coy. of Ft. (L.G.). 1782, Mar. 2, io4th Ft. 1783, h.p. 1784, May 12, or Nov. 20, 78th Ft. (W.O. Notifications, P.R.O. ; L.G., 576; A.L., 1780-6). 1785 ret. (W.O. A.L., P.R.O., MS. note). 725- Hon. James. 1780, Aug. 7, Ens., tooth Ft. i78r, Apr. 24, or Jun. 26, Lt. (W.O. Notifications, P.R.O. ; L.G. ; A.L., 1780-5). Fifth son of Hon. John, but for the attainder 8th Viscount of Kenmure ; d. 1784 in E. Indies (Earlstoii MS.). Brother of Hon. Adam, 97, Hon. John, 897, Hon. Robert, 1203, and Hon. William, 1402. 726- James. 1780, Dec. 20, Lt., d. before this date, on which the will of his widow, Jane Mitchell, indweller, Canongate, was confirmed (Edinburgh Test.). GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 165 727- James. 1782, Cadet, H.E.I.C.S. (Madras). 1783, May 15, Ens. N.I. 1788, Apr., serving on the Coromandel Coast (List of H.E.I.C. and H.M. Offs.). 728- James. 1782, Jul., Capt, H.E.I.C.S. (Bengal) N. Cav., Body Guard, Burdwan. 1786, Nov. 24, Capt. Comdt., ist Coy., ist Batn., Cawnpore (Bengal Cat., 1788, p. 25, 1792, p. 48). 729- James. Lt., Col. Odeil's Keg., raised in America, afterwards sent to Jamaica, serving there until Odeil's death, then attached to the Duke of Cumberland's Reg. as 2nd Batn. 1783, Sep., disbanded in Jamaica. 1784, Apr. 19, Gordon addressed a memorial to the Sec. at War, from A street in Westminster Market, London ; " being anxious to return to his native country, after long and severe service in this and other corps, and settle on his h.p., was severely mortified to find on his arrival in London he could not procure any, nor raise a shilling on the certainty thereof, having no officer of superior rank in London or friend . . . hoping such redress as ... his services and present situation deserve " ; Sir George Yonge answered that he " never interferes in any matters whatsoever respecting the provincial forces" (ll'.O. Sec. at War, hi Letters, Misc., P.R.O.). 730- James. 1785, Lt. Col., H.E.I.C.S. (Bengal) Art., 2nd Batn., k. with several other officers at Sainey, near Dum Duni (G.M., vol. 80, pt. 2, p. 142). Possibly 1. 731- James. 1785, Sep. 25, Capt., "Manager to the British Linen Coy.'s Bank," bur. in Greyfriars (Brown's Edinburgh Epitaphs, 322). As a matter of fact, Gordon, who was accountant of the Bank lor 51 yc,\rr, (from its foundation in 1746], d. 1797, Dec. 18, aged 88 (S.M., vol. 59, p. 982). He was " struck with the palsy " in Feb. 1 786, and there is no further reference to him in the books of the Bank till 1795, Dec., when he wrote praying the directors to make a settlement on his wife in ctse she survived him. He lived in Horn's Buildings, Gallon Hill, and had a son James who entered the Bank's service in 1767. The S.M. erroneously c;xlls him "John"; the G.M. (vol. 67, p. 1133), correctly, "James". 732- James. 1786, Asst. Mil. Paymr., at Juliana Maria; not in H.E.I.C.S. (Bengal Cal., 1792, which he assisted to compile). Probably the Dep. Paymr. and Paymr. Gen., King's Troops in Ceylon, who d. 1805, Mar. 3, at Ramnad, India (G.M., vol. 75, p. 117 ; S.M., vol. 67, p. 805). 733-4. James. 1793, Feb. 4, Cadet, R.A. 1795, Feb. 21, 2nd Lt. ; Mar. 6, ist Lt. 1797, Apr. 21, d. at Perth (List of Offs., R.A., 24 ; A.L., 1794-7). 735- James. 1793, Aug. 4, Captain's servant, R.N., " Pearl ". i?94> Jul. 12, Boy, " Saturn". 1795, Jan. 9, "Jupiter". 1797, May 26, " Resolu- 1 66 HOUSE OF GORDON. tion". 1798, Jan. 26, Ord., Apr. 16, Ab., " Thisbe," Jun. 6, Master's Mate and Mid.; Jul. 26, "Porcupine"; Aug. 16 "Spencer"; Nov. 14, "Driver". 1800, Dec. 3, passed as Lt., aged 22 (Adm. N. Board, Lts. Passing Certif., P.R.O.) 1802, Lt. ; 1807, Oct. n, Comdr., "Vesta" armed schooner. Son of James, in Nairn, and Margaret ; b. 1778, Aug. 22, bap. Aug. 26, d. 1808, Mar. 12, at Halifax, N.S., " as a man and an officer he was highly respected and beloved" (S.M., vol. 71, p. 158; G.M., vol. 79, p. 585; Abd. Jour., Feb. i). 1808, Mar. 24, adminstration granted to Daniel Butler Dawes, Store Keeper, H.M.'s N. Yard, Halifax (Probate Office, Halifax). 736 James. 1797, Apr. 15, Lt., Roy. Edinburgh Light Dgns. Vols. (L.G., 337). 737. James. 1797, Jun. 15, 2nd Lt., Banffsh. Vols. (W.O., Notifica- tions, P.R.O.). 738- James. 1798, Aug. 29, or Sep. i, Capt., Aberdeensh. (Huntly) Vols. (L.G., 812). 1800, Feb. 3, entertained the reg. at Mellis's Inn, Huntly, to celebrate Lord Huntly's birthday (Abd. your.). 739. James. 1799, Cadet H.E.I.C.S. (Bengal). 1800, Oct. 9, Ens., i5th N.I. 1803, Jul. 13, Lt. 1806, Adj., 2nd Batn. 1809, Dec. 23, Capt. 1810, D.A.G. (act.) ; served in several campaigns, twice wounded. 1817, Jun. 12, d. Jun. 13, bur. at Fort William, Bengal. The Marquis of Hastings wrote (Gen. Orders), Jun. 18 : The Comdr. -in-Chief considers it due to the memory of a deserving public servant to record the high sense entertained ... of the merits of Maj. Gordon and of the loss which the army has sustained by the premature death of an officer, who in the early part of his Hie was distinguished by his professional gallantry and exertions, ... by his conduct maintained invariably the reputation of the army. ... In an early period of his service, Maj. Gordon's abilities and character obtained for him the gratifying distinction of being appointed to a public situation in the Adjutant General's official department, where, actuated by the purest principles and the warmest zeal for his employers, he devoted his talents to the successful discharge of the duties of an important and laborious office until compelled to relinquish his official avocation by that state of health which ultimately deprived the country of his valuable services (E.I. Reg., 1800-18). Second son of John, in Laggan (d. 1795), ca ^et of Beldorney ; b. 1780, bap. 1781, Jan. 7, at Mortlach. By will dated Calcutta 1817, May 7, proved there Jun. 14, he appointed Maj. Charles Stewart, H.E.I.C.S., Capt. Jeremiah Bryant, H.E.I.C.S., John Angus and Aeneas Mackintosh, of Calcutta, executors with his brother and residuary legatee, John, 932 ; gave to his mother an annuity of 80, to his brother Harry, 619, 40,000 Sicca Rs., to his sister Betty, 40,000 Sicca Rs., and to each of her five children 100, to his sister Ann, the interest on 4000 Sicca Rs. and such further sum as madej3o GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 167 a year until she m. and then the 4000 Rs., to Mrs. Irvine, Gt. Maryborough Street, London, 105, and to Charles Gordon of Wardhouse, and Cosmo Gordon, H.M. Customs, Liverpool, 5 53. each for a ring (I.O. Rec. ; Birnie MS. ; Bulloch's Gordons in Laggan). 740-1- James. 1799, Mar. i orjun. 4, Lt., Roy. Clan Alpine (Murray's) Fencible Inf. (List of Offs. Mil., Fenc., Cav. and Inf., Irish Establishment, 1800, L.G., 540). 1800, Jul. 12, Ens., 72nd Ft. (L.G., 1801, p. 174). 1804, Aug. 18, Lt. (ibid., 1001 ; A.L., 1801-9). '807, name erased in MS. (VV.O. A.L., P.R.O.). 742- James. 1799, Jun. 8, Ens., Loyal Durham Fencible Inf. (List of Offs. Mil., Fenc., Cav. and Inf. Irish Establishment, 1800). 743- James. 1799, Sep. 14, Conductor of Stores of the Field Train Depart, of the Ordnance. 1800, Jun. 10, Clerk of Stores; Feb. 5, Asst. Commiss. 1817, Aug. 17, ret, h.p. (List of Offs., R.A., 139). 744. James. 1800, Jan. 18, 2nd Lt., Old Aberdeen Vol. Inf. (L.G., PP- Si. 312)- 745- James. Lt., d. 1800, May 27, at Cullen, aged 58. Second son of George, of Buckie, and Anna dau. of Alexander Gordon, VII. of Cairnfield (1687-1775). His widow, Helen, dau. of William Ord, Findochty family, d. there 1803, Dec. i, aged 78 (Cramond's Ruthven, 99 ; Bulloch's Gordons of Cairnfield). 746- Jamesj* 1800, Aug. 12, ist Lt., Loyal Muirkirk (Ayrshire) Vols. (L.G., 914). 747- James. 1801, Jan. i, Asst. Surg., H.E.I.C.S. (Madras). 1803, May, arrived in India. 1805, serving with 5th extra Batn., Wallajahbad. 1807, or earlier, attached to Residency, Nagpur. 1815, Jan. i, Surg. ; Sep. 26, i6th N.I. 1817, Sep. 19, ist N.I. ; accompanied 2oth and 24th Madras N.I. at the battle of Seetabuldee, Nov. 26-7, " Capt. Stone with a small party of the 24th, turned back, towards Seetabuldee, and joining another party of Sepoys under Lt. Ritchie, 2oth N.I., who was accompanied by Surgeon J. Gordon, captured and spiked two heavy brass guns from the Arabs " ; Dec. 14, Nagpur captured (Phillipart's E. India Mil. Cal. in. 162). 1822, Apr. 25, i 4 th N.I. (E.I. Reg., 1801-25). Third son of James, in Tillynaught, who was the brother of Alexander (1755-1824), founder of the present Gordons of Newton (House <-f Gordon, n. (480)); educated Banff Academy ; nominated for H.E.I.C.S., by Mr. Cotton m. 1819, Sep. 8, at Nagpur, Maria Louisa, only dau. of James Eraser, his brother Alexander being one witness, and had James Richard, b. 1820, Oct. 14, bap. 1821, Dec. 21, at Hyderabad, Isabella Louisa, b. 1822, Jul. i, bap. 1 68 HOUSE OF GORDON. 1823, Sep. 21, at Secunderabad, and George Alexander, b. 1823, Dec. 21, bap. 1824, Mar. 8, d. Jul. 10, at Nagpur. Gordon d. 1824, Nov. 9, at Tokah ; by will dated 1824, Oct. 24, proved at Bombay Nov. 27, appointed his brothers Alexander, 204, and William, 1432, with Michie Forbes, London, executors, made provision for his wife and dau., an annuity to Mrs. Massie; " as my brother William is likely from early promotion to be obliged to vacate his present appointment, I leave him 5000, to be paid to him on his return to England " ; gave residue of his estate to his son (I.O. Rec.). Mrs. Gordon //;. (2) 1829, Oct. 16, Gen. Sir Ephraim Gerrish Stannus, (1784-1850) Lieutenant-governor of Addiscombe. 748- James. 1802, Sep. 29, Vol., ist class, R.N., " Argo," coast of Atrica, W. Indies, Mediterranean and Channel. 1803, served under Sir Samuel Hood at reduction of St. Lucia and Tobago. 1804, Aug., Mid. and Master's Mate, "Tigre," Mediterranean. 1805, served under Nelson, W. Indies, in pursuit of combined squadrons of France and Spain. 1807, possibly took part in expedition to Egypt ; Jul., Master's Mate, " Moselle," Jamaica, served under Capt. Alexander Gordon. 1808, Dec. 7, passed as Lt., aged 22 (Adni. N. Board, Us. Passing Certif., P.R.O.) ; Dec. 12, Lt. for rank; Dec. 21, Lt. " Osprey," Downs and Channel. 1809, Jun., "Gany- mede," Channel. 1810, Apr., "Rattler," Channel, W. Indies and Halifax. 1811, Jul., " Eurydice," Halifax. 1812, Apr., "Circe," Channel, Cork, and Jamaica. 1814, Apr. i, "Manly''; Aug., " Nymphen," Channel. 1815, Apr., "Royal Sovereign," Plymouth; Jun., " Tonnant ". 1819, Jul. 28. " l.eander," Portsmouth, E. Indies. 1821, Jan. 29, Comdr., for rank (Adui, Ojj's. Services, P.R.O., O'Byrne's Nav. Biog. Die. ; John Marshall's Nav. Biog. iv. pt. 2, p. 52). Son of James, Madeira; b. there 1786, Sep. 25; d. 1856, Jan. 21, at Port Macquarie, aged 67 (G.M., vol. i, 2nd N.S., p. 122). 749. James. 1803, Jan. 8, Ens., Aberdeensh. Mil.; Jul. 18, Lt. (L.G., 680, 1051). 1807, May 6, Capt. (ibid., 713; List of O/s. Mil. and Vols., 1807, p. i ; 1817, p. 79, P.R.O.). D. 1820, Nov. 20, at Port Maria, Jamaica (S.M., vol. 8, p. 398). 750- James. 1803, Aug. 6, Capt., Kirkcudbrightsh. Yeo. Cav. (L.G., 1958); Oct. 29, Maj. Comdt. (ibid., 1480). 1805, Sep. 13, Lt. Col. (ibid., 1018; List of Mil., Yeo. Ctn>. and Vol. Inf., 1820, p. 241, 1825, p. 226). Lord Brougham relates (Creevey Papers, i. 319-20) an "outrage" committed by Gordon, in placing under arrest Mr. Gillespie, the Chaplain of his regi- ment, for praying for Queen Caroline. The regiment presented him with a large silver epergne showing him on horseback. COL. JAMES GORDON, OF CULVENNAN As COLONEL OF THE KIRKCUDBRIGHT YEOMANRY GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 169 Second son of Sir Alexander, of Culvennan, 199 ; b. at Edinburgh 1771, Dec. 2 ; Soc. of Advocates, Edin., 1793 ; w. Janet Hannay (1793-1851) ; d. s.p. 1843 at Balcary, Kirkcudbrightsh. (J. M. Bulloch, Dumfries Courier, 1906, Sep. 15). See his portrait in this volume. 751- James. 1803, Nov. 24, Capt., Aberdeensh. (Strathbogy) Vols. (L.G., 1622). 752- James. 1803, Nov. 24, Ens., Aberdeensh. (Peterhead) Vols. (L.G., 1623). 753- James. 1803, Dec. i, Capt., Ayrsh. Vols. (L.G., 1675). 754- James. 1803, Dec. 15, Capt., N. Briton Vol. Inf. (L.G., 1757). 755- James. 1804, Sep. 8, Ens., gand Ft. (L.G., 1102). 1805, Apr. 9, Paymr., 2nd Batn. (ibid., 465). 1806, Dec. 25, Lt. 1807, Apr. 18, Paymr., ist Batn. (L.G., 492) ; served in Peninsular war at Corunna, Fuentes d'Onor, Vittoria, Pyrenees, Nive, Orthes, Toulouse (Medal, seven clasps), and in Waterloo campaign (Medal). 1820, Mar. 2, h.p., on account of ill health (Hart's A.L., 1840-68; W.O.Offs. Services, 1828, 1847, 1854, P.R.O.). Fourth son of James, in Croughly ; b. there 1776, May 27 ; D.L., Elginsh., 1827, Jan. 3 (L.G., 1638), Nairn, 1855, Mar. (ibid., pt. i, p. 1143). in. (i) 1819, Oct. 20, at Barry Cottage, Margaret (d. 1829) youngest dau. of Robert Knight, Portsoy (S.M., vol. 5, N.S. p. 487), and had James Charles, 787; '' (2) 1831, Janet Georgina, dau. of Maj. John Grant of Auchterblair, and sister of Field Marshal Sir Patrick Grant; had Benjamin Lumsden, 282, ueorge Grant, 571 and Robert Knight, 1271- Gordon d. 1867, Apr. 9, at Ivy Bank, Nairn, bur. at Kirkmichael (Croughly Book, 81). Brother of Charles, 318, George, 515, John, 917, Robert, 1215, and William Alexander, 1474. 756- James. 1806, May, Vol. ist Class, R.N., " Ariel," N. Sea. 1807, Dec. 13, Mid. 1808, Jun. 19, "Thisbe," Greenwich; Sep. 30, "Royal Sovereign," Deptford. 1809, Jun. 28, "Thisbe," Greenwich; Jul. 12, Ab., "Etna" bomb, Walcheren expedition; Oct. 29, Supy. "Thisbe," Greenwich. 1810, Jan. 17, Ord., " Belvidere " ; Dec. 7, Mid. " Melampus," Halifax. 1811, Jul. 8, " Guenieve." Halifax. 1813, Jan., Supy., " Africa," passage from N. America to Ireland ; Feb. " Salvador del Mundo," Plymouth ; May 5, passed as Lt., aged 22 (Adm. N. Board, Lts. Passing Certif., Indexes Midshipmen, P.R.O.). 1815, Mar. 3, Lt., for rank; Jun. 5, "Asia". 1816, Jan. 22, h.p. (Adm. Offs. Services, P.R.O. ; O'Byrne's Nav. Biog. Die. ; N.L., 1815-63). Son of James and Elizabeth ; b. 1790, Sep. 28, in London, bap. 1798, Jun. 6, at New Court, Temple; m. 1825, Dec. 21, at St. Pancras, Elizabeth, widow of Arthur Humphreys, late of Bombay (G.M., vol. 95, pt. 2, p. 640); d. 1863. Y I/O HOUSE OF GORDON. 757. James. 1807, Mar. 28, Ens., Roy. Westminster Mil. (L.G., 1003) ; Sep 26, Lt. (ibid., 1808, p. 6). 1809, Apr. 18, Ens., i4th Ft. ; served at Walcheren (ibid., 520). 1811, Mar. 12, Lt. (ibid., 458). 1813, and Batn. stationed at Malta, a detachment under Lt. Gordon stationed at Lampedersa, a rocky islet between Malta and Tunis (Capt. O'Donnell's i$th Reg., 93, 100; A.L., 1809-18). D. unm. 1816, Oct. ir, at Zante ; the minister of Cromdale, Inverness, petitioned the Sec. at War (unsuccessfully) for relief from Compassionate Fund on behalf of Gordon's mother, Mary M. Gordon, Culfoichmore, near Grantown (W.O. Letters and Applns. Compass Fund, P.R.O.) A widow of nearly 30 years, left by her husband with the charge of a numerous family, some. . . had emigrated to ... America, while those at home had not succeeded in life as to be able in her old age, to alTord her any effectual aid, being burdened with numerous families of children. Shi: had been at much pains and expense in training and educating her youngest son James in the hope of his being a prop to her declining years . . . ; a very old destitute woman, and a real object of charity, in extremely indigent circumstances ; in her opinion her son died from ailments occasioned by his services at Walcheren from which dis- orders he never totally recovered. 758- James. 1808, Jul. 18, 2nd Lt., R.E. (L.G., 1051). 1809, Jul. 5, Lt. ; Jun., served in the attack on the Castle of Scylla. 1810, Mar., present during siege and capture of Santa Maura. 1813, Oct. 7, Capt. (ibid., 1990.) 1837, Jan. 10, Maj. 1838, Mar. 31, Lt. Col. 1851, Nov. n, Col., ret. f.p. 1855, Oct. 27, Maj. Gen. (Hart's A.L., 1840-68). Son of John, of Swiney, 920; Mid., " Namur," Channel fleet, oft Cadiz. 1797, discharged; Mid., "Goliath," Mediterranean, oft" Cadiz. 1799, dis- charged; Mid., " Royal William," Spithead. 1800, discharged ; Jan. 27, Lt., " Bourdelois," off Western Islands, Jamaica. 1801, Jan 28, particularly signalized himself, at capture, after a close cannonade of half an hour, of the French national brig "La Curieuse," 168 men, about 50 being killed and wounded; British loss, i man killed, 7 wounded. 1802, Aug. 21, discharged; Aug. 22, h.p. ; Oct. 13, ist Lt., "Racoon," Jamaica. 1803, Jul. 11, dis- tinguished himself in a very warm action, which led to the capture, in Leogane Roads, of the French corvette, " Le Lodi " ; Oct. 22, Conidr. 1804, Mar. 3, Comdr., " Racoon," took many prizes, amongst others " L'Argo," " L'Aventure " and " L'Alliance ". 1805, Mar. 31, discharged; Apr. i, Post Capt.; May 16, Capt., " Diligentia," afterwards " Legera " ; Sep. 28, discharged; Sep. 29, h.p. 1807, Jun. 18, " Mercury," Newfoundland. 1808, Apr. 4, off Cadiz, in company with the "Alceste," and "Grasshopper" took a distinguished part in a gallant two hours and a half action, which termin ated in the defeat, under the batteries of Rota, and in the teeth of 1 1 French and Spanish line of battleships, of 20 of the enemy's gun-boats, having a fleet of merchantmen under their charge; Aug. 21, discharged; Aug. 22, "Active" (date of appt. Jun. 27) off Corfu. 1811, Mar. 13, distinguished himself in the memorable action off Lisbon, when the "Active" and three 176 HOUSE OF GORDON. other frigates, 156 guns, 879 men, completely routed, after a conflict of six hours, and a loss of 4 killed and 24 wounded, a Franco-Venetian armament, 284 guns, 2655 men ; Nov. 29, the "Active" took " La Pomone," 44 guns, 382 men, 50 killed and wounded, British loss 8 killed, 27 wounded, one being Gordon himself, " an officer, whose merits " said Capt. Murray Maxwell, " Alceste," who had been simultaneously engaged with " La Pauline," French frigate " are known to his country, and who lives in the hearts of all who have the happiness to know him ". Gordon was wounded about the middle of the action ; while leaning on the capstan, a 36 pound shot came in through a port hole, grazed a carronade slide, took off a seaman's leg, and struck the Captain on the knee-joint, severing his leg, as if done by a knife. As he was being carried below, he directed his first Lt. Dashwood, to do his best, and gave similar advice to I.t. Hayes . . . shortly afterwards Lt. Dashwood lost his right arm. Lt. Hayes took the command, an J though wounded fought the "Active" till the end of the action. When the " Pomone" surrendered, the French Captain delivered his sword to Capt. Maxwell, "Alceste," as the Senior Officer, who considering the "Pomone" to be the fair prize of the "Active," sent the sword to Capt. Gordon, as his by the right of conquest (W. H. Long's Medals of tlu British Navy, 185, note). 1812, Jun. n, discharged gold Medal and Jul. 31, pension of 300; Sep. 14, " Sea-Horse," Jamaica, Channel, and America. 1813, Nov. 13, destroyed " Le Subtitile " privateer ; then joined Sir Alexander Cochrane in the Chesa- peake. 1814, Aug. 17, with a squadron, of six other vessels, entered the Potomac, finally readied, attacked and took Fort Washington, Aug. 28, Alexandria capitulated Aug. 29; the conquerors, Aug. 31, retired with 21 of the enemy's vessels laden with all kinds of merchandise, the whole of which they brought down in triumph, in spite of all obstacles; Sep. 9, engaged in reduction of Baltimore. Gordon afterwards accompanied expedition against New Orleans. 1815, Jan. 2, K.C.B. ; Sep. 12, discharged; Nov. 7, "Mada- gascar," Sheerness. 1816, Oct. 31, discharged; Nov. i, " Maeander," Sheer- ness. 1817, Jan. 2, discharged. 1819, Jan. n, "Active," Halifax and Mediterranean. 1832, Jul., Supdt., Chatham dockyard. 1837, Jan. 10, R. Adm. 1840, Jul. i, Lt. Govr., Greenwich Hospital. 1848, Jan. 8, Vice Adm. 1853, Oct. 28 (last) Govr., Greenwich Hospital. 1854, Jan. 21, Adm. 1855, Jul. 5, G.C.B. 1868, Jan. 30, Adm. of the Fleet (Adm., Offs. Services, P.R.O. ; O'Byrne's Nav. Biog. Die.; Blackvvood's Mag., vol. 21, p. 534; John Marshall's Nav. Biog., n. 937-47). Third son of Charles, of Wardhouse, 307, and Catherine Mercer ; grand- son of Major Mercer, who wrote two poems on him (Lyric Poems, 79, 108) ; great nephew of Lord Glenbervie, who introduced him to his first capt. (Glenbervie Journals, 50, 65, 92, 107); bap. 1778, Oct. 7, in St. Paul's ADMIRAL SIR JAMES ALEXANDER GORDON, K.C.B. Governor of Greenwich Hospital, where the picture hangi GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 177 Chapel, Aberdeen; m. 1812, Aug. 27, Lydia, youngest dau. of John Ward, of Marlborough, Wilts, and had James Alexander, 785, and ten daus., the last of whom, Sophia Margaret (b. 1830), d. 1911, Feb. 24, leaving 26,344. Sir James Alexander d. at Greenwich, 1869, Jan. 8 (Bulloch's Gordons of Wardhouse and Beldorney, 36-40; Huntly Express, 1906, Sep. 2r Oct. 5; W. H. G. Kingston in Colburn's United Service Mag., 1849, Nov. ; Tom Hughes in Macmillan's Mag., 1869, Feb.). Portraits by James Gold, 1814, reproduced in the Graphic, 1911, Mar. 3, and an oil painting at Greenwich Hospital, reproduced in the present volume. 784- James Alexander. 1804, Apr. 14, Vol., ist class, R.N., "Ville de Paris," Channel, aged 14; Oct. i, or Nov. i, Mid. 1806, Nov. 25, Mid., "Royal Sovereign," Mediterranean. Served at blockade of Toulon. 1811, Feb. 26, Mid., " Montague," returned to England ; Jun. 7, passed as Lt., aged 20 (Adm. Indexes Midshipmen, N. Board Lts. Passing Certif., P.R.O.). 1811, May 16, Mid., " Egmont " fitting out at Sheerness ; Jul. 5, " Laures- tinus,'' Brazil and Rio de la Plate. 1812, Jul. 6, Master's Mate, escorted convoy to Halifax ; took a warm part in hostilities against Americans in the Chesapeake; present in attack upon Crany Island. 1813, Aug. 21, wrecked on the Silver Keys, off the Bahamas, at night, remained with ship's company until after Court Martial at Halifax ; Nov. 26- -Dec. 30, Supy., " Diomede," passage to England. 1814, Jan. i Apr. 30, Admiral's Mid., " Asia," passage to Bermuda ; Apr. i, promoted Lt., " Manly," by Admiral Hon. Sir Alexander Cochrane, confirmed May 26 ; served in the Chesapeake, and accompanied the expedition to New Orleans. 1815, Sep. 16, paid oft", Portsmouth; h.p. 1857, Apr. 13, Comdr. (Adm. Ojfs. Services, P.R.O. ; O'Byrne's Nav. Biog. Die.; N.L., 1815-1876). Son of James ("Brae"), of Littlefolla, and Elizabeth ; b. 1791, bap. Mar. 20, at Aberdeen ; on his retirement, he farmed Ittingstone till his death. He was known as " Hairy Bluff" from his likeness to Henry VIII. ; d. unni., 1876, Mar. 12, at Huntly (stone in Auchindoir Churchyard, J. M. Bulloch in Huntly Express, 1906, Sep. 8). Brother (or half-brother) of Adam, 107, George, 529, and James Edward, 791, Peter, H55, Robert, 1236- First cousin of John, 909. 785- James Alexander. 1829, May 16, entered R.N. 1835, May 6, passed as Lt. 1838, Jun. 27, ist com.; Sep. 17, Additional Lt., "Niagara," Lakes of Canada. 1839, Oct. 20, " Donegal," off Lisbon. 1841, Aug. 18, from h.p., Senr. Lt., " Warspite," N. America and W. Indies. 1842, Oct. 15, Comdr. 1845, Jan. 17, in command "Wolf" sloop (O'Byrne's Nav. Biog. Die.- N.L., 1838-47). z 178 HOUSE OF GORDON. Only son of Sir James Alexander, 783; b. 1816, Mar. 19; d. unm. 1847, Jan. 6, off Labuan, coast of Borneo (G.M., vol. 27, N.S., p. 566). 786- James Caulfield. 1836, Mar. 18, Ens., 92nd Ft. 1839, Sep. 17, Lt. (Hart's A. L., 1840-2). Son of Sir James Murray, 813; b. 1817 ; d. 1841, Aug. 27, at Dominica (G.M., vol. 16, N.S., p. 668). 787- James Charles. 1839, Sep. 17, Ens., 92nd Ft. (L.G., 1776). i84r, Dec. 14, Lt. 1845, ret. by sale of com. (Hart's A.L., 1840-6). 1847, Feb. 20, Ens., H.E.I.C.S. (Bengal); May 31, directed to do duty with 62nd N.I., at Dacca; Dec. 29, posted to 2ist N.I., Bandah. 1848, Jul. 14, removed at own request to 4'.h N.I., Delhi. 1849, Mar. i, removed at own request to 56th N.I. ; Mar. 29, appt. to do duty with 34th N.I., Lahore ; Dec. 29, removed at own request to 39th N.I., proceeding there. 1851, granted leave on s.c. May i Dec. i, to Kangra. 1852, served in the Punjab; Jul. 24, stationed at Meean Meer ; cashiered (E.I. Keg., 1847-53). Eldest son of James, 755, b. 1822, Jun. 22 ; nominated abroad for H.E.I.C.S., by Maj. Gen. Robertson; d. 1852, Sep. 5, at Wazerabad (7.O. Kef.). 788- James Cosmo. 1781, Cadet, H.E.I.C.S. (Bengal); Jun. 15, Ens., N.I. 1782, Jul. 10, Lt. ; afterwards Judge Advocate Gen. (act.), Town Maj. (act.), Fort William, A.l'.C., to Sir Charles Stuart (Bengal Cal., 1792, p. 40). Son of John, of Birkenbush ; b. 1756, Aug. 13; m. 1792, Oct. 16, Christian, dau. ot Robert Henry Knox, merchant, Dunbar, widow of Robert McLeish, Dunbar; (/. 1792, Dec. 13, at Calcutta. Mrs. Gordon was granted pension from Lord dive's fund from Dec. 31 ; she d. 1809, in London (G.M., vol. 63, p. 575 : Knox Genealogy, 1896, p. 13). Gordon's sister Mary d. 1792, Mar. 12, at Banff (Abd. your.). 789- Sir James Davidson. 1873, Mar. 25, Maj., 2nd Comdt., Ban- galore Rif. Vols. 1878, Feb. i, leave for twelve months. 1879, Hon. Col. (Madras A L., 1873-81). Elder son of Evelyn Meadows (1798-1868), and grandson of Thomas, of Whitburn (d. 1845), wno was tne great-grand-nephew of James, IV. of Cairnfield ; b. Calcutta, 1835, ^ eb - '7- 1854-89, H.E.I.C.S. Civil (Bombay), aftds. I.C.S. ; held the Mutiny medal 1866, May 25, C.S.I. ; resident at Mysore; K. C.S.I., 1881, May 24 ; d. 1889, Jun. 27, in St. James's St., London (Huiitly Express, 1908, Mar. 13, 20). Brother of Peter Lawrence, 1158; nephew of Hugh, 668- 790- Rev. James Drummond. 1901, Mar. 22, Chaplain on probation GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 179 (Church of Scotland) Bombay Eccles. Estab. 1904, Mar. 22, Junior Chaplain ; Jun. 27, Chaplain Sind Rif. Vols. 1906, Jul. 28, res. his com. in the Vols. (I.A.L., 1904-6; Times of India). Second son of Rev. William, minister of Glenbervie (il. 1902), who was the son of Peter in Reekimlane, Cabrach ; M.A. Aberdeen, 1891; B.D. 1894; B.Sc. 1895 ; m. 1901, Feb. 26, Annie Sutherland, dau. of John Sutherland Gunn, M.B. Abd., Surgeon, I. M.S., and his wife, Annie, dau. of George Ferguson, Humanist, Univ. and King's Coll., Abd. ; has Annie Drummond, b. 1903, Nov. 3, bap. 1904, Jan. 7, and William Lindsay Drummond, /). 1906, Oct. 24. 791- James Edward. 1804, Apr. 14, Vol. ist Class, R.N., " Villc de Paris," Channel, aged 16 ; Oct. i, Mid. 1806, Nov. 25, Mid., "Royal Sovereign," Mediterranean 1808, Aug. 22, Supy., " Malta," passage from Mediterranean; Nov. 5, Mid., "Ville de Paris," Plymouth, Coast of Spain, and Mediterranean. 1810, Jan. 27, Mid. and Master's Mate. 1811, (an. 29, Mid., " Barfleur," Lisbon; May 5, Lt. (act.) "Vestal," confirmed Mav 17; Jun. 7, passed as Lt. (Adm. Indexes, Midshipmen, N. Bonn! Lls. fatahi" Certif., P.R.O.). 1812, Dec. 22, Lt., " Lacedasmonia," America. 1814, Nov. 16, in command, "St. Lawrence," llavannah anil Bermudas. 1815, while proceeding with despatches from R. Adm. Cockburn, relative to the peace between Great Britain and United States, was captured Feb. 26, in dull of Florida after a desperate action with the American privateer brig," Chasseur " ; being shortly afterwards re-taken, in compliance with the orders of Sir James Alexander Gordon was commissioned afresh at Havannah, Mar. ;, by Gordon; acquitted for loss of St. Lawrence by Court Martial, Apr. 21, dis- charged; Apr. 22, h. p. (Adm. Offs. Services, P.K.O. ; O'l>r> ne's AVn>. Bin^. Die,; N.L., 1811-64; Maclay's American Privateers, 295-300; Coggleshall's American Privateers, 362-7 ; Statham's Privateers). Son of James, of Littlefolla, Fyvie, and Ann McDonald, Coclarachie ; b. 1789, Mar. n, at Coclarachie, Abernethy ; m. 1836, Oct. 25, Barbara (. 1872, Mar. 6; served heir to his father and brother Thomas William, 1358, 1814, Apr. 21 ; in. 1810, Dec. 13, Sarah Almeria, dau. of Archdeacon Caulfield, widow of Capt. Charlton, H.E.I.C.S. (d. 1821, Dec. 22) and had James Caulfield, 786 ; Thomas Dempster, 1351, and Webster Thomas, 1368- D.L., Kirkcudbrightsh., 1820, Nov. 20 (L.G., 1822, p. 155). Gordon d. 1850, Dec. 28, at Balmaghie House, Castle Douglas, in his 79th year (G.M., vol. 35, N.S., p. 203). 814- James Redmond Patrick. 1879, Jan. 22, 2nd Lt., isth Hrs. 1880, served in Afghan war, relief of Kandahar (Medal). 1881, Jan. 25, Lt. ; served in S. African war, Transvaal campaign. 1881, Jan. 25 1884, Dec. i, Adj. 1884-5, Bechuanaland expedition (Medal with clasp). 1887, Burmese expedition (Medal with clasp). 1887, Jan. 16 1889, Apr. 27, A.D.C., to Maj. Gen., Madras. 1888, Aug. 15, Capt. 1889, Aug. i 1891, Dec. 31, Adj., Aux. forces, Yorks. Hrs. (Princess of Wales's Own). 1892, Mar. 30 Jun. 24, spec, service, Lagos, expedition against the Jebus (Medal with clasp). GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 187 1892, Oct. u 1894, Jan. 31, recruiting Staff Off., Dublin Dist. 1894, Mar. 25 1896, May ii, London Dist. 1895, May i, Maj. ; Nov. 23 1896, Feb. 19, spec, service, Ashanti expedition (honourably mentioned, Star). 1897, Jun. 12, Lt. Col. 1900, Feb. 3, temp., I'jth Lrs ; Feb. 8 1901, Apr. 9, Brig. Gen., Cav. Brig., S. African war ; Nov. 29, C.B. 1901, Apr. 10, Lt. Col., i5th Hrs. ; Jun. 12, Bt. Col. 1902, Aug. 17, h.p. 1903, Aug. 15, Subst. Col. ; Aug. 15 1905, May 9, A.A.G., H.Q. of Army ; May 10 Oct. 8, Brig. Gen., 4th Cav. Brig. 1906, Apr. 4, ret. h.p. (A.L., 1880-1910). Only son of Sir Benjamin Lumsden, 282; /> 1860, Nov. 23 ; in. 1888, Nov. 27, Clarissa Maria Guthrie, youngest dau. of Charles William Reynolds of Ramsdale, Berks., and had two sons, one being Eric Redmond Sutton, 435; d. 1910, Dec. 3, of pneumonia, at 200 Brompton Road, London. Portrait in the Sphere, vol. i. p. 255, and picture of charger that carried him through sixteen months of the S. African war (ibid., 1901, Mar. 9). 815- James Richard. 1856, Jan. to, Lt., King's Own Lt. Inf. Mil. (L.G., pt. i, p. 158). 816- James Robertson. Col., Ontario Militia. Eldest son of Rev. Daniel (really Donald), Montreal and Mary, dau. of Rev. James Robertson, Stuartfield ; b. 1843 ; grad. Toronto Univ. ; mining and civil engineer ; in. and has three children. Brother of Rev. Charles William, 379a. 817- James Rollings. 1851, Jun. 13, Cadet, H.E.I.C.S. (Madras). 1852, Apr. 28, Ens., i5th N.I. 1856, Nov. 23, Lt. 1857-8, on furlough. 1862, Jul. 30, Capt., io8th Ft., Inniskilling Fus., 2nd Batn. 1874, Jul. 29, Maj. 1877, Jul. 21, ret., hon. rank Lt. Col. (E.I. Reg., and I.A.L., 1851- 1906; Hart's A. L., 1852-1906). Eldest son of James (1795-1860), Montego Bay, Jamaica, who was a grandson of Robert, of Auchendolly, and Anne Payne; b. 1831, Nov. 15, bap. 1833, Oct. 17, at St. James's, Cornwall County, Jamaica ; educated at Edin- burgh Academy, Mr. Exley's, Bristol and Addiscombe; nominated in 1845, for H.E.I.C.S., by R. Ellice on recommendation of his uncle William Mills, his father then living at Norfolk Crescent, Bath; in. 1877, May 31, Isabel Emily Pauline (b. 1852, Feb. u, d. 1909, Jan. 10), dau. of Rev. Charles Lawford, Winterbourne, Stoke, Wilts and had Robert Charles Lowther, b. 1878, Jul. 26, Alexander James Marriott, 232, and Bertrand Gorges Reginald, 284- Gordon d. 1906, Nov. 27, at Upper Norwood (Times ; I.O. Rcc., Burke's Landed Gentry, 1886, i. 755). He was head of the Gordons of Auchendolly, but the estates had been willed away out of the Gordon family in 1884. 818- James Thomas. 1824, Cadet, H.E.I.C.S. (Bengal). 1825, May 1 88 HOUSE OF GORDON. 31, arrived at Madras. 1826, Jan. 18, served at taking of Bhurtpore, shared in Prize money ; Jan. 25, Lt., isth N.I. 1828, Feb. 16, qualified in Persian and Hindustani; Oct. 311829, Oct. i, Inter, (act.) and Qr. Mr., 6th N.I. 1830, Jan. 8, Adj. (act.) isth N.I. 1833, Nov. 14, similarly appt. during absence of Lt. Evans. 1834, Apr. 28, Interp. & Qr. Mr. (act.) during absence of Lt. Hunter. 1835, Jan. 13, res. appt. ; Jun. 20, furlough to England. 1838, Jul. 12, arrived at Fort William; Sep. 7, Inter, and Qr. Mr. (act.) 24th N.I. 1839, Apr. 10, similar appt., 69th N.I. ; Aug 19, 2nd Comdt. Lower Assam Sebundy Corps. 1840, Feb. 17, Junr. Asst., to Comdr., Assam ; Dec. 16, placed in charge of Zillah Nowgong. 1841, Mar. 10, Capt. 1843, Jun. 21, Principal Asst. (act.), to Comdr. of Assam, at Tezpur. 1844, Jun., appt. confirmed, posted to Nowgong division, with temporary charge of Tezpur division. 1848, Sep. 30, furlough to Europe on s.c. (E.I. Reg., 1825-50). Son of Frederick, 480 ; b. 1805, Dec. 21, bap. 1806, Feb. 17, at Everton, Notts ; educated at Dr. Inchbald's and by private masters at Woolwich ; nominated for H.E.I.C.S., by the Hon. W. F. Elphinstone, on recommenda- tion of Mrs. Loughnan ; m. 1837, Dec. 13, at Hampstead, Caroline (b. 1815, Oct. 15), only dau. of Rev. James Harrington Evans, John Street Chapel, London (G.M., vol. 9, N.S., p. 205), and had James Frederick, b. 1839, Dec. 5, bap. 1840, Aug. 26, at Tezpur, d. 1855, Feb. 2, at Haverstock Hill (G.M., vol. 43, N.S., p. 440) ; Caroline Elizabeth, b. 1841, Sep. 24, bap. Nov. 20, at Nowgong, d. 1859, Mar. 22, at Haverstock Hill (G.M., vol. 6, 2nd N.S., p. 548), Amelia Sarah, b. 1846, Jul. 31, bap. 1847, Jan. 18, in Assam, and Caroline. Gordon, d. 1849, May I2 > at Hampstead (G.M., vol. 32, N.S., p. 104 ; I.O. Rec.}. Tombstone in Tezpur Church, " erected by European and native friends in Assam, in testimony of their deep love and esteem for his amiable conduct in all his domestic relations, and of their high regard for his upright and zealous character as a public servant. The foundation of this Church of the Epiphany was laid by him May 16, 1847. . . . And he remained to witness the establishment of the Tezpur Mission to the frontier tribes, of which he was the earnest author and promoter". Mrs. Gordon, m. (2) 1856, Feb. 5, at Hampstead, Andrew Steedman, Haverstock Hill (G.M., vol. 45, N.S., p. 418). 819- Sir James Willoughby, bart. 1783, Oct. 17, Ens., 66th Ft.: served 1786-90, in the West Indies. 1789, Mar. 5, Lt. 1793, Aug. 27, as a volunteer in Lord Howe's fleet was present at the taking of Toulon where he remained till Oct., and then returned to Gibraltar. 1795, Sep. 2, Capt., going to Scotland as A.D.C., to Gen. Dalrymple and then to Ireland as A.A.G., to the Northern District (Philippart's Royal Mil. Cal., in. 308). 1796, Dec., present at the "taking" (!) of the French fleet in Bantry Bay (Times, 1851, GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 189 Jan. 6). 1797, Nov. 9, Maj. (L.G., 1062). 1798, Mar., went to Halifax to join his reg. 1799 appointed Mil. Sec. to the Duke of Kent at that time Comdr.-in-Chief in British N. America, returning to England with H.R.H. in 1800, on Aug. 4 of which year he got a grant of land on Prince Edward Island. 1801, May 21, Lt. Col., 85th Ft. ; Jul. 24, at the taking of Madeira, going on to Jamaica where he remained nearly three years. 1803, Mar. 12, D.A.G., to Forces in Jamaica ; May 26, permanent A.Q.M.G., under Sir David Dundas in the South District (ibid., 251, 622). 1804, Jan., Dep. Barrack Mr. Gen. (ibid. 16); Aug. n, Lt. Col., 92nd Ft. (ibid., 954), and Mil. Sec. to Frederick Duke of York, against whom he gave evidence in the House of Commons, in the matter of the notorious Mary Anne Clarke, much to the disgust of Mr. Creevey, who speaks of his " pompous impudent evi- dence " (Creevey Papers, i. 150-1), and of Pierre Franc McCallum who wrote a 66 pp. pamphlet against his " ingratitude " (Observations on H.R.H . the Duke of Kent's shameful Persecution). 1808 Jun. 13, Lt. Col. Comdt. Roy. African Corps (L.G., 834). 1809, Mar., Mil. Sec. to Sir David Dundas, Comdr.-in-Chief; Sep. 30, Commiss.-in-Chief of Forces at home and abroad Ireland and E. Indies excepted (ibid., 1555). 1810, Jul. 25, Bt. Col. ; Aug. 4, Col., Roy. African Corps (ibid., 1095, 1140). 1811, Aug. 10, CJ.M.G. (ibid., 1548). 1812, Q.M.G., of Forces in the Peninsula ; present at capture of Madrid (Aug.) and Burgos (Sep.) and the subsequent retreat to Portugal (Times, 1851, Jan. 6) ; Philippart (Mil. Cat., in. 309), says he returned a " few weeks " after his appointment. 1813, Jun. 4, Maj. Gen. (L.G., 1046). 1815, Nov. 27, Col. 8sth Ft. (ibid. 2447). 1823, Apr. 23, Col., 23rd Ft. (ibid., 706). 1825, May 27, Lt. Gen. (ibid., 925 ; A.L., 1784-1852). Eldest son of Francis Grant, 455; b. 1772, Oct. 21 ; 1801, F.R.S. ; 1808, wrote Military Transactions of the British Empire 1803-7. 1809, in his evidence before the House of Commons on the Duke of York he stated that he had been employed in "every part of the world (the East Indies ex- cepted) " where His Majesty's troops had been stationed : I have been four times to the West Indies, and have been there nearly six years. I have been twice to America. I have been all over the Mediterranean. I have commanded a regiment in America. I have commanded a regiment in the West Indies. It has been my fortune, very undeservedly perhaps, to have a sword voted for my services and to have been repeatedly thanked by general officers under whom I have been placed. It is perhaps a singular part of my service that I have not only served in every situation in the army, from an ensign up to my present rank that a gentleman could serve in, but I have also served in every situation upon the staff of the army without a single exception. [He considered, on the same occasion, that the method of purchase and sales of commissions in the army was advantageous to the service] (Philippart, Roy. Mil. Cav., HI. 311). 1 90 HOUSE OF GORDON. 1810, Jan. 5, he got a lease for 80 years, at 52 145. a year of 3^ acres of land at Chelsea Hospital denounced on Apr. 14, 1809, in the House of Commons by Sir Francis Burdett as "a scandalous job ". He built a villa here facing the river and in 1814, gave a breakfast at which the Emperor of Russia, the King of Prussia, the Duchess of Oldenburg (Queen of Bavaria), the Duke of York, the Duke of Wellington, and Blucher were present ; often entertained royalty here (Reginald Blunt's Paradise Row, 141-4; Beaven's Old Chelsea 291). 1815, Jan. 12, K.C.B. 1818, Oct. 3, baronet. 1825, G.C.H. 1829, Mar., M.P., for Launceston. 1830, Nov. 23, Privy Councillor. 1831, Sep. 13, G.C.B. M. 1805, Oct. 15, by private license at Beckenham by the Bishop of Rochester, Julia Lavinia, dau. of Richard H. A. Bennett of Beckenham, and cousin of the Duke of Northumberland (by Elizabeth Burdett, whose three sisters m. peers); Sir John Moore was best man at the wedding (Abd. Jour., 1809, Jan. 19). Gordon d. 1851, Jan. 4, 8 a.m., of bronchitis at Chelsea ; his widow d. 1867, Mar. 28, at Woodlands, St. John's Wood, London. He had an only son Sir Henry Percy (b. 1806, Oct. 21 ; d. .?./., 1876, Jul. 29), laird of Knockespock and lather of Mrs. Robert William Disney Leith (Burke's Peerage ; D.N.B.). According to Willis's Current A'o/V.s (Jan. 1851, p. 7), Sir James Willoughby's name was "intimately con- nected with the history of lithography in this country". His (engraved) portrait appears in the Investigation of Charges against the Duke of York. 820-1- James William. 1859 (or earlier), Mate, "Copenhagen"; drowned, Dec. 14, at Negapatam, E. Indies (G.M., vol. 8, N.S., p. 415). Eldest and only surviving son of James Brodie ; in. 1846, May 7, at St. Mark's, Ellen, widow of Stephen Hallpike, Singapore, then living in Myddelton Square, Islington (G.M., vol. 26, N.S., p. 88), who proved his will 1860, May 16, then of Northam, Devon. 822. James Wilson. 1821, Cadet, H.E.I.C.S. (Madras). 1822, Apr. 27, Ens., 37th N.I. (K.I. Reg., 1822-6). Son of Hugh Mackay, 672, and Isabella ; b. 1805, Sep. n, bap. Sep. 27, at St. Luke's, Chelsea; educated at Mr. Chambers' ; nominated for H.E.I.C.S., by George Robinson (on recommendation of his father), who in 1822, nominated and recommended him for E.I. College, in order to qualify as a Writer, Madras C.S. (I.O. Rec.); d. 1825, Aug. 20, bur. Aug. 21, at Masulipatam. Described " James William " in E.I. Reg. 823. John. 1339, assisted Robert Stewart at the taking of St. Johnston from Balliol. 1367, k. at the taking of Berwick "after he had manfullie entered the same by force " (Earls of Sutherland, 43, 53). The Scots Peerage (iv. 513), queries his identity with the John, third son of Sir Adam, 79- GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 1 91 824- John. 1356, Sep. 19, probably fought at Poictiers ; captured by the English between May and Nov. 1357 (Scots Peerage, iv. 515). Son of Sir Adam, 80; had Sir Adam, 81 and Sir John, 825- D. before 1360-1, Feb. 825- Sir John. 1377, "took an active part in righting against the English, who in retaliation for the Earl of March's attack on Roxburgh, raided Gordon's lands and goods. He also defeated at Carham [dated by Sir Robert Gordon, 1370] a superior English force under Sir John Lilburn. In this conflict he was severely wounded. He also took part in the combat at Melrose under the leadership of Sir Archibald Douglas, when Sir Thomas Musgrave, Warden of Berwick, was made prisoner " (Scots Peerage, iv. 515). 1378, Nov. 30, recaptured Berwick and its constable, whom he killed (Earls of Sutherland, 43). 1388, Aug. 5, said to have fought at Otterburn, but not killed there as Earls of Sutherland says. Son of John, 824; '' between 1091 and 1395 ; handfasted father of the famous "Jock" and "Tarn ". 826- John, nth Earl of Sutherland. 1547, Sep. ro, fought at Pinkie, from which he escaped "verie narrowlie, haveing ther lost sundrie of his followers," such as his vncle Mr. Adam Gordon," 83 (Earls of Sutherland, 129). Son of Alexander, Master of Sutherland, d. v.p., 1529 ; and grandson of Sir Adam, Earl of Sutherland, 82, v.'hom he succeeded in 1537. Poisoned at Dunrobin, 1567, Jun. 23 (Scots Peerage, vm. 339-343). 827- Sir John (took name of Ogilvie). 1562, Jun. 27, severely wounded Lord Ogilvie of Airlie in a raid in Edinburgh ; Oct. 21, defeated Queen Mary's troops at Findlater; Oct. 28, captured by them at Corrichie ; Nov. 2, executed at Aberdeen. Third son of George 4th Earl of Huntly, 470 (Records of Aboyne, 466, 468 ; Scots Peerage, iv. 536). 828- John. 1582, Sep. 17, Capt. ; admitted a burgess of Aberdeen (N.S.C. Misc. i. 78). 1591-2, Feb. 7, assisted the Earl of Huntly at Doni- bristle, where the Earl of Moray had taken refuge. Gordon, sent by Huntly to summon Moray from the castle, was fired on and mortally wounded ; " left for dead at Dinnybrissell " (when the Gordons pursued Moray, who fled with Patrick Dunbar, Sheriff of Mora}-, on Huntly's firing the castle), "his halt, his purse, his gold, his weapons were taken by one of his own companie, his shanks were pulled off. He was taken into the Earle of Moray's mother, and was cherished with meate and drinke and clothing. A rare exemple ! She brought him over with her sonne's corps to seek justice." Gordon protested 192 HOUSE OF GORDON. that he was brought " ignorantlie " into the business, " but confessed the Lord had brought him to his shamefull end for his manie other great offences" (Calderwood's Church of Scotland, v. 145); Feb. 12, executed at Edinburgh. Younger son of John, IV. of Gight ; m. Marjory, "the laird of Shevthins daughter Affleck," (Auchinlech ?), and had two daus. (House of Gordon, I. (199-200); n. (561)). 829- John. 1639, Capt, in the stewartry of Kirkcudbright "upon ser- vice twa monthes tyme during the quhilk space his officeres were peyit by himself and also disbursed for his sogers ane certain soume ". 1640, Aug. 24, presented a supplication to the War Committee of the Covenanters " desyring that he may be peyit the disbursements, conforme to his accompt producit". Granted and " subscribit by ane great many of the Committee " (Minute Book of the War Committee of the Covenanters in the Stewartry of Kirkcudbright, 30). Eldest son of Alexander, II. of Earlston; b. 1613; m. Jean, 3rd dau. and co-heiress of David Boswell, of Auchinlech, "by whom he had only one child, who died young and was buried in the tomb of Auchinlech ''. D. v.p., 1645, Oct. 29, "about thirty years old; much regretted and reckoned one of the most singularly pious men in his day " (Earlston MS.). 830- John. 1640, Jun. 27, Capt. of part of the forces raised in the Stewartry of Kirkcudbright, ordained " not onlie sie the horss, men, and maintenance put furth [from Anwoth], but also sie that they put furth with armes and maintainance conform to the order " ; ordained " to cause clipe and intromit with some scheipe parteining to Bakbie, anti-covenanter, and to be comptable thairfoire to the publict, and that they remaine upon the ground whair they are until they begotten sauld ". Jul. 6, ordained " to goe furth upon service in the publict as ane uther ane of the captains, ... to have the sogers to be leviat out of the parochess of Monegoff, Kirkmabreck, Anwoth, Girthetoun, and Tungland fowr and of these that are to be leviat under the water of Urr, fourtie " ; Dec. 29, ordained " that the baggage horss of the parochess of Partone and Balmaghie be delyverit " to him, " quhilk is yet restane " ; and to be paid " ane uther restane " (Minute Book of the Committee of the Covenanters in the Stewartry of Kirkcudbright, pp. 5, 6, 118, 143, 212). 1641, Capt. in Lord Kirkcudbright's Reg., which marched into England under command of Lt. Col. William Stewart. 1644, again marched into England as Lt. Col. to Col. William Stewart. 1645, Aug., k. at the siege of Hereford. The leaguer before Hereford wrote : " Diverse men have been slaine in the siege already, but none of note, save Lt. Col. Gordon of Colonel Stewart's Regiment, who was killed by a greate shott, and is very much lamented in GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 193 the army, hee leaving behind him the memory of a very gallant man " (Portland Papers, Hist. MSS. Com. i. 244). Elder son of John, I. of Cardoness, who was son of William of Cullen- doch ; b. 1612 ; m. 1630, Marion, only dau. of John Peebles, of Broomlands, and had John, III. of Cardoness, b. 1631 ; Commissioner to Parliament, 1630 (MS. Memorial of the Family of Cullendoch and Cardoness, by Col. William Maxwell, 1698). 831- John. 1640, Jul. 6, the War Committee " expelles the resoune preponit, and ordaines that he goe upon service in the publict, as one of the Captains to go furth of the Stewartrie of Kirkcudbright"; . . . ordained "to have the sogers to be leviat out of the parochess of Renck, Buitell, Keltoune, Gelstoune, Kirkcormock and Crocemichael and of these to be, leviat under the water of Urr, fourtie " ; Aug. 25, empowered him "for redelyverie of the armes to the paroche of Buittle, alledgit to be ressaivit by him frae thame the last yeir " ; Dec. 3, presented a supplication with Capt. John Gordon of Cardyness for thameselfs, and in name of Capt. James Gordon, Capt. Lt. Forrester, and in name of thair officers and souldiers schawing that they want unpeyit to thame and thair souldiers the third pairt of thair fourtie dayes lone, quhilk should have been peyit to thame furth of the ten penny as uther regiments were . . . ; ordained peyment conforme to thair accounts ". 1648- 9, Lt. Col. (Minute Book of the Committee of the Covenanters in the St^wartry of Kirkcudbright, pp. 5, 6, 33, 118, 143; Acts of Perl., vi. n. 35?;, 193^, 493^)- Second son of John, of Muirfad and of Penninghame, and Jean Glen- donning ; laird of Rusco ; in. a dau. of George Gordon, of Kirkdale, 4th son of John, in and of Airds, and Agnes, dau. of - McKie of Largs (Earlston MS.) and had Elizabeth, m. John, of Over Barr, and Jean, in. Anderson Carson. Gordon d. before 1672, Aug. 9, after which Rusco reverted to the Earlston family (Scots Peerage, v. 108). 832- John. 1643, Oct. helped the 2nd Earl of Antrim who was captured in May by Gen. Munro and warded by Capt. Wallace, "ane gryte puritane," to escape from Carrick Fergus. Gordon, who was Lt. to Wallace, "craftellie convoyit wp vnespyit in his breikis certane towis, be the quhilk the erll escaipit and wan frielie away, to Wallass' gryte greif ; and the livetennand followit and fled also "' (Spalding's Trubles, n. 291). Second son of Sir Alexander, of Navidale ; b. 1616, Feb. 17 ; had been or became a priest (Earls of Sutherland, 262, 513; House of Gordon, n. 132). Brother of Alexander, 122- Cousin of John, 833- 833. John, I4th Earl of Sutherland. 1645, May 9, one of the leaders BB 194 HOUSE OF GORDON. on the Covenanting side at Auldearn, retiring to Inverness in safety (Earls of Sutlierlajid, 525). 1650, Aug., raised 1000 men to assist Leslie against Cromwell and went to Stirling with it : afterwards being sent north to " conveeen more forces" (ibid. 558). 1651, Mar., sent a regiment to Stirling on behalt of the King, Sutherland himself being ordered to stay in the north to watch the "cost and attend the English ships in case they should land any men in these bounds or attempt anything " (ibid., 560). Second son of John, i3th Earl ; b. 1609, Mar. 9 ; d. 1679, Oct. 14, aged 54. The Sutherland Tables say he had a son, John, " slain at Dumbar," 1650, but no such son is given in the Scots Peerage, vin. 350. Brother of Adam, 1637, and George, 475-6- Cousin of Alexander, 122, 1656, and John, 832- 834- John. 1645, M av 9> Capt., captured at Auldearn (Earls of Sutherland, 525); Aug. 13, "Capt., Scots army in England/' signed at Ayr, as cautioner, a contract of marriage between Robert Gordon, late Provost of Ayr, principal, his father, and Agnes Cunynghame, relict of John Knicht, sometime BailHe in Ayr; registered 1664, Nov. 14. Will, 1680, Jan. 6, describes him "in Boghall " (Mackenzie Res;, of Deeds, vol. n.). 835- John. 1646, Jan., Capt., Comcl. the strong garrison at Fyvie which had been fortified by the Earl of Aboyne (Bri lane's Distemper, 176). Probably the Capt. John, second son of James, of Knockespock, who d. 1631, Sep. (Dalbithan MS.; Eai-ls of Sutherland, 531). Knockespock's son was charged, 1618, Jan. 19, with abducting Marjory Gordon of Cluny. 835a. John. 1645, Feb. 2, Capt., with the rebels at Inverlochy ; fought also at Kilsyth, Aberdeen, and Alford, " first ascaptane, then as major, and last as lievtennent collonell ". 1647, May 20, signed the Covenant (Records of the Gen. Assem., Scot. Hist. Soc.,xi. 251, 260). " Of Littlemill." 836- John. 1667, Dec. 5, Col. ; Lord Donegal got permission to proceed against him (Ormonde Papers, Hist. MSS. Com., loth Report, pt. 5). 837- John. 1678, Feb. 20, Lt, Lord James Douglas's Ft. (Dalton's A.L., i. 215). 838- John (afterwards Sutherland), i6th Earl of Sutherland. 1680, Apr. 30, Lt., Mil. Reg. of Ft., Roxburgh, Selkirk, Berwick, Peebles, Dumfries, Wigton and Kirkcudbright (Scotland Warrant Bk., P.R.O., v. 472, 483). 1685, raised men against Argyll (Fraser's Sutherland Book, i. 310-4). 1689, raised a reg. ; 1690, disbanded (ibid., i. 316, 318). 1692-3, Feb. i, raised Strathnaver's Foot for Ireland and went to Flanders with it in 1694 (ibid., i. 371 ; Ross's Reg. Colouts, 19). 1715, took keen part in suppressing Jacobite rebellion in the north. 1705, Jun. 18, wrote to the Duke of Argyll : "The soldier trade, by not being justly payed (the publicks not paying me) and GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 195 being to much att Court, has impaired my fortune not a litle " (Fraser's Sutherland Book, n. 200). 1715, active in suppressing the Jacobite rebellion, recapturing (Nov. 12) Inverness; made Lt. Gen. 1717, Jul. 13, D.L., Inver- ness; Comdr., Fencible Mil; Sep. 12, Comdr. Fencible Mil. in Ross, Cromarty, Nairn, Caithness, Orkney, Shetland, Sutherland, and Inverness (Scotland Warrant Bk., P.R.O., vol. 30, pp. 57, in). Elder son of George, i5th Earl of Sutherland ; bap. 1661, Mar. 2 ; abandoned " Gordon " for the original family name of " Sutherland " ; d. in London, 1733, Jun. 27. Father of William, Lord Strathnaver, 1381- 839- John. 1685, May 5, Capt., Burgh Militia of Banff, wrote on this date to Lord Findlater (James Grant's Seafield Correspondence, p. 4) I am to have a rendevouz of my companie of millilia foott att Banlf on Monday nixt . . . houping yor Lo. will be a good example to the rest of the shyre in sending yor men weill mounted in new hats, reid coats, shoes and stockings, wt. lininges conform, but, above all, weill fixed armcs. May 20, he writes: "I have apointed a randevus at Huntly Tuesday nixt." Baillie of Banff ; ordered by the Town Council, 1682, May 23, to convene "the haill inhabitants in thair best armes, such as muskettis, pickis, and halberts" and to " tak ane compt of the millitia gunes " (Cramond's Annals of Banff, r. 161) ; apparently ;;/. Helen Saunders, and had Helen, /;. 1676, Elizabeth, b. 1677; Helen, b. 1679, and John, b. 1681 (ibi/l. n. 287). 839a. John. 1685, Jul. i, Chaplain to three Scots Regiments "lately come over from Holland" (D.dton's A.L., n. 48). 840- John. 1687, Jul. i, 2nd Lt., ist Ft., com. signed Aug. i; Nov., Lt. (Dalton's A.L., n. 105, 131). 841- John. 1688, Mar. n, Capt., Col. John Wachop's (Scots) Ft. (chiefly oflicered by Roman Catholics, disbanded 1697} ; Aug. 20, Maj. (Dalton's A.L., n. 153, 161 ; King's State of the Protestants of Ireland, 366); Jun. 20, made a burgess of Aberdeen, with bis servant Hugh Barron, and Alexander Patrie, Serj. in his Coy. (N.S.C. Misc., n. (461)). Probably Capt. John, of Ardo (brother of James, 701-2), whose dau. Jean m. James Grant of Rothiemurcus. 842- John. 1688, Mar. 25, Lt., Col. John Wachop's (Scots) Ft. (Dalton's A.L., n. 153) ; Jun. 20, burgess of Aberdeen, with son George. 843- Sir John, 3rd. bart of Embo. 1689, Capt., Lord Strathnaver's Ft. Eldest son of Sir Robert, 2nd bart. of Embo, whom he succeeded, 1692 ; m. Anne, dau. of John Bayne, of Delny ; d. 1694, Oct. (Bulloch's Gordons of Embo, 54; Murray Rose in Inverness Chronicle, 1911, Jan. 18). 1 96 HOUSE OF GORDON. 843a. John. 1689, Aug. 29, Capt. Lt., Leven's (25th) Ft. (S.P. Scot- land Warrant Book, 14 p. 141). 844- John. Lt. Col. ; 1690, Jan. 30, apparently the off. (Christian name not given) who was operating in Buchan as a rebel with Lords Lovat and Frendraught. Son of James, IV. of Newton ; husband of Mary Gordon, heiress of Gight, d. before 1708 (Hope Johnstons Papers, Hist. MSS. Com. 153, 201; House of Gordon, i. (273) ; n. (469)). 845- John. 1690, Jun. i, Adj., Col. Edward Fitzpatrick's (7th) Ft. 1692 May 21, Ens., com. dated at Bethlem Abbey. 1693, Aug. 2, Lt., Col. Francis Collingwood's Ft., dated at Wemnel. 1694, serving in Flanders. 1695, Adj. (Dalton's A.L., in. 145, 258, 323; iv. 83). 846- John. 1692, Ab., R.N., "Assurance"; afterwards "Medway"; Ord., "Glory"; Ab., " Humber " ; Gunr., "Yarmouth"; Mid., "Lizard"; Mid. and ( L )r. Mr., " Anglesey "; Ab. and Master's Mate, "Lizard". 1701, Jul. 3, passed as Lt., aged 26 (Adm. N. Board, Lts. Passing Certif.). 847. John. 1692, Mar. 7, Capt., Sir David Collier's Ft. (S.P. Dom., King William's Chest, 12, p. 256); Jun., " slaine " in Ireland, as stated by his brother and executor, Robert, who petitioned the Treasury before 1693, Oct. 20, complaining that William Hamilton, agent to the reg., had possessed himself of his brother's personal effects and refused to account. Mordecai Abbott reported on the case Nov. 10, 1693 (Treasury Papers, vol. 24, p. 65, I'.K.O.). 1692, June 15, new Capt. apptd. in his place (Home Entry Bk., 2, P- 273- 848- John. 1692, Aug. i, Ens., ist Ft., 2nd Batn. 1702, com. re- newed. 1704, Aug. 2, served at Blenheim ; received 11 bounty; out of the reg. 1708 (Dalton's A.L., in. 241 ; v. 50, pt. 2, p. 36). 849- John. 1692, Aug. i, Lt., Earl of Leven's (25th) Ft., com. signed at Lembecq (Dalton's A.L., in. 272). Anne, Duchess of Buccleuch got a decreet against him for 405. stg. contained in a ticket granted by Gordon 1691, May 14, to Master David Scrimgeour, of Cartmore (Reg. of Deeds). 850- John. 1694, May 7, Ens., Col. James Fergusson's Ft. ; out of the reg. in 1702 (Dalton's A.L., iv. 43). Possibly, 864- 851- John. 1694, May 22, Lt., Col. James Maitland's (25th) Ft.; out of the reg. before 1702, Aug. 25 (Dalton's A.L,,iv. 42). 852- John. 1694, Sep. 18, Capt., Lord Strathnaver's Ft. (Dalton's A.L., in. 380). 1696, Feb. 26, subscribed 100 to the Darien Scheme (J. P. Maclean's Highlrs. in America, 80; Barbour's William Paterson, 266). 1700, Mar. 22, made a burgess of Aberdeen, with his son George (N.S.C. Misc., n. (480)). GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 197 853- John. 1695, Lt. and Surg., d. of a decline at Leith ; "a tall, handsome young man ". One of the 23 children of William, III. of Earlston, 1371 (Earlston MS.). He was in the entail for Carleton. 854- John. 1696, May 8, Ens., Lord Strathnaver's Ft., dated the Hague. 1698, h.p. (Dalton's A.L., iv. 149). 855- John. 1697, Jul. 10, Ens., Earl of Derby's, afterwards Brig. Durell's (i6th) Ft., dated at Cockleberg. 1702, com. renewed. 1704, Aug. 2, k. at Blenheim. His widow Jane (and three children) received 22 bounty and pension of 16 until 1728-9, when she presumably ;;;. or certain sheep belonging to testator were in the custody of his dau. Beatrix. George Gordon, merchant in Elgin, became cautioner (Moray Test.). 857- John. 1703, Jan., Lt., proved will of his brother George, 489- Son of John, II. of Artloch (a cadet of Cairnburrow), whom he succeeded (Reg. of Retours, Aberdeen, vol. 50, folio 300, No. 10). 858- John. 1706, Jun. 12, Capt., of Airds; his son George served his heir. 859- John. 1708, Mar. n, Capt., Lord John Murray's Ft., afterwards known as the Earl of Tullibardine's Reg. (described by Andrew Ross in A Military History of Perthshire, i., 23-7). He d. 1708, Mar. n, in Baillie Baxter's house in Old Aberdeen, bur. Mar. 13, in Gordon's Aisle, Old Machar. 860- John. 1708, Mar. 24, Surg., Garrison at Dumbarton Castle (IV. O. Notifications, P.R.O.) 861- John. 1709, Mar. i, Ens., Maj. Gen. Gilbert Primrose's (24th) Ft. (Dalton's A.L., vi. 343 ; MS. A.L., 1709, p. 40, P.R.O.). 1710-1, presented a memorial to Queen Anne, Your petitioner by God's blessing, upon your Majestie's Touch, recovered of the evill about five years agoe, in gratitude of so great a benefit, he has endeavoured to serve your Majestic ever since, and received a dangerous wound in the head at ihe siege of Douay [1710, Jun.] which has disabled him for some time, and brought him into expences. Therefore in consideration of his faithfull services and for his future encouragement humbly prays your Majestie will be graciously pleased to order him a better commission or your Royal Bounty as your Majestie in your great goodness shall think fitt (S. P. Dom., Anne, Vol. 29, p. 15, P.R.O.) 862- John. 1710, Mar. 4, Ens., ist Ft. (MS. A.L., 1715, p. 34, P.R.O.) 198 HOUSE OF GORDON. 863- John. Lt., d. 1711, Mar. 14, aged 85, bur. in Penninghame Churchyard ; on retiring, he had farmed Crosherie, parish of Kirkcowan, Wigton, and afterwards removed to Mains of Penninghame. Great-grand- father of John, 921. 864- John. 1715, Mar., Capt., Col. Fergusson's Ft., d., will dated Edinburgh, Mar. 12, proved by widow and sole executrix Mrs. Anne Stirling, to whom he left everything except his sword and pistols, which he bequeathed to his cousin " Cornet Harie Gordon of Brigadier Warrand's (Waring's) Reg.," 627 (Edinburgh Test.). Possibly 850- 865- John. 1715, Jun. i, Ens., Maj. Gen. Gilbert Primrose's (24th) Ft. (Col. George Paton's 241/1 Keg., 50). 866- John. 1715, Aug. 29, Ens., 3rd Ft. Gds. (MS., A.L., IT IT, p. 259). 1718, Jul. 9, Capt. Lt., Col. Roger Handasyd's (22nd) Ft. (W.O. Notifications, P.R.O.). 867- John. 1716, Jan. 30, Capt., II. E.I. C.S., " Hester," to Bencoolen. 1718, Aug. 10, log ends. 1/19, Oct. 8, "Montagu,'' to Whampore. 1721, Jul. 19, log ends. 1722, Oci. 13, "Montagu," to Whampore. 1724, Aug. 23, log ends. 1726, Nov. 16, "Montagu," to Madras and Calcutta. 1728, Aug. 31, log ends (7.O. Rue.). D. 1729, Nov. 18 (Hist. Reg. Chronicle, 59.) 868- John. 1721, Jun. 20, Capt., H.E.I.C.S. (Bombay), bur. at Bom- bay ; several soldiers in " Capt. Gordon's Coy." d. and bur. there about this time (I.O. Rt-c.). This refers equally to William, 1385- Possibly 18. 869- John. 1721, Aug. 29, Lt., ist Ft. (MS. A.L., 1722, p. 55, 1736, p. 35, P.R.O.). 1739, May 3> Lt., ist co;n. 1712, May 2 (A.L., 1740, Roy Unit. Serv. Inst., p. 69). 1740, Nov. 4, Capt. Left the reg. in or before 1744, Jun. (MS. A.L., 1742-3, p. 178, 1745, pp. 46, 48). Of Nether Buckie ; ;;/. 1728, Mary, 2nd dau. of William Armar, Arch- deacon of Connor; she got sasine of an annuity of 600 (Scots) out of Nether Buckie, 1729, Feb. 14; they had Alexander of Swords, 188> ar "l a dau. Martha. 870- John. 1723, Apr. n, Qr. Mr., of Athlone, Co. Roscommon, will (dated 1722, Feb. 18) proved in the Prerogative Court, Dublin, mentions wife, Jane Crafford, dau. Jane, wife of John Bohanon, and a nat. son, John (Dublin, R.O.). 871- John. 1725, May 3, Lt., mentioned in will of Rev. James Gordon, of Mount Gordon, proved on this date in the diocese of Tuam, who left all his household plate to John Gordon, of Glenbucket (Dublin, R.O.). 872. John. 1727, Orel., R.N., "Berwick"; afterwards Mid.; later Ab., " Griffin " fireship ; " Argyle ; " Mid., " Exeter ; " Master's Mate, "Rose". 1738, Jan. 30, passed as Lt., aged 23 (Adm. N. Board L(s., GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 199 Passing Certif., P.R.O.), 1739, Aug. 14, Lt., "Terrible" bomb. 1740, May 30, " Defyance ". 1743, Mar. 29, paid off; Mar. 30, h.p. ; Jul. 29, " Phoenix". 1744, Apr. 3, arrears of h.p. at death paid to his mother Elizabeth, adminis- tratix (Adm. Treasurer's Pay Bks., Half Pay Lists, P.R.O.). 873-4- John. 1728, Feb. 15, Surg. Mate, R.N., " Severn "; Aug. 9, passed examination Barbers and Surgeons Hall. 1731, Feb. 33, "Yorke" (Adm. Offs. Appt. by N. Board ; Surgeons Qualifications, P.R.O.). 875- John. Lt., "aboard Capt. Gordon's vessell " ; in. Jean Webster and had an only child Margaret, /)/. George Linton, in Mounthilie, farmer (Aberdeen Propinquity Books). Gordon d. before 1734, Jun. 27. 876- John. 1734, Captain's servant, R.N., "Kingston"; afterwards "Hector"; Ab., "Hector"; Mid., "Hound" sloop. 1744, Sep. i, passed as Lt., aged 26 (Adm. N. Board, Lts. Passing Certif., P.K.O.); Oct. 6, 3rd Lt., "Maidstone ". 1746, Aug. 19, 3rd Lt., " Romney '' ; Nov. 21, 2nd Lt. 1748, Sep. 16, paid off; Sep. 17, h.p. 1755, Apr. 1 i, " Warwick "; Aug. 14, "Oxford''. 1757, May 16, paid off; May 17, h.p.; May 27, 3rd Lt., "Prince Frederick " ; Jun. 21, 2nd Lt. 1758, Jan., ist Lt. 1762, Apr. 6, d. on board (Adm. Half Pay Lists, Muster Bks., P.R.O.). 877- John. 1737, Jan. 16, 2nd Lt., Sir James Wood's, afterwards Campbell's, (2ist) Ft. 1741, Jan. 21, ist Lt., Powlett's (9th) Marines (A.L., 1740, Roy. Unit. Serv. Inst, 33; MS. A.L., 1742-3, P.R.O.). 1745, Jul. 30, Capt. Lt. 1746, Feb. 26, Capt. 1748, h.p. at 5*. a day (ibid., 1745, pp 89, 202; 1752, pt. 2, pp. 133-4, 205 ; List of Reduced Offs. of H.M. Lund Forces and Marines on It. p., 1749). 1755, Feb. 17, Capt., i4th Marines. 1756, Aug. 25, Capt., 2oth Ft., 2nd Batn. ; res. before 1757, Mar. 9 (A.L., 1754-7; Alexander Gillespie's Roy. Marines, 118; G.M., vol. 25, p. 187, vol. 26, p. 412; S.M., vol. 17, p. 160, vol. 18, 417). Second son of Sir James, 2nd bart. of Park ; 1751, claimed the estate of Park; d. unm. 1781, Sep. Uncle of Sir John James, 1016 ; grandson of Sir John, 951 (Bulloch's " Sir John Bury Gordon," Banff Field Club Transac- tions, 1907, May 23). 878- John. 1741, Jan. 20, Ens., 48th Ft. (MS. A.L.,i 742-3, p. 125, P.R.O.). 1744, Nov. 22, Lt. (ibid., 1745, p. 198). 1748, Sep. 29, Adj. (ibid., J 7S 2 . PP- 373-5)- 1757, N OV. 21, Capt. 1760 res. (W.O. A.L., P.R.O., MS. note; A.L., 1754-60; Quarters of the Army in Ireland, 1749-52). 879- John. 17431 Aug. 19, Surg. Mate, R.N., "Fox" (Adm. Surgeons Qualifications, Offs. appt. by N. Board, P.R.O.). 880- Hon. John. 1746, Apr. 19, and Lt., ist Ft., 2nd Batn. 1751, Jun. 19, Lt. (MS. A.L., 1742-3, pp. 179-80, 1752, pt. i, p. 115, pt. 2, p. 77, 200 HOUSE OF GORDON. P.R.O. ; Quarters of the Army in Ireland, 1749-52). 1757, Jan. 7, Capt. 6znd Ft. (Montgomery's Highland Batn.) ; recruited 76 men, of whom 30 were approved. 1761, Mar. 25, granted three months leave of absence. 1763, h.p. 1772, Jul. 23, Bt. Maj. 1775, Aug. 15, Capt., 52nd Ft. (L.G.). 1776, Jul. 23, Maj. 1777, Aug. 29 or Sep. 6, Bt. Lt. Col. (Ibid.). 1778, Jul. 28, Lt. Col., 8ist Ft. (ibid., A.L., 1756-79 ; W.O. Notifications, P.R.O.). Second son of John, 3rd Earl of Aboyne ; b. 1728, Jun. 19 ; m. 1761, May 1 8, at Carnwath, Clementina, dau. of George Lockhart and had George, 514, John, 908, and two daus. Gordon, who owned Glentanner, d. 1778, Oct. 31, at Kinsale (Annual Reg., vol. 21, p. 22), bur. in St. Maltose Churchyard, near the door of the tower in a low stone vault, covered by a flat stone with in- scription, barely legible, giving parentage, age 52 years and date of death Nov. 3 (Rev. J. L. Darling's St. Maltose Cli., Kinsale, 41). His widow (d. 1803, Mar. 31) received pension of 40 (W.O. Wid. Pension, P.R.O. ). Brother of Hon. Lockhart, 1103- 881- John. Surg., Col. Rich's (4th) Dgns. ; not mentioned in A.L., but so described on his tombstone in the burying ground at Fort William, which calls him : ' : Brother of Alexander Gordon of Pitlurg ; " probably the son of Charles, of \Vhiteley, \vho bought Pitlurg from Alexander Gordon of the old Pitlurg family in 1724: according to the tombstone, b. 1726, Jan. 8, at Elgin; d. 1750, ]ul. 10, "in camp of the lands of Callard much regretted". Probably the John Gordon from Mora}', army surgeon, who was at King's Coll., Abd., in 1741. 882. John. 1753, Mar. 9, Capt., got sasine on Inchdrour (Banff Sus'uies). 883- John. 1755, Mar. 15, Ens., ist Ft., 2nd Batn. 1756, Nov. 22, Lt. 1760, Sep. 18, Capt., 6oth Ft. 1762, Apr. 5, Capt., 3rd of the four Independent Coys, of Foot at New York; Aug. 18, granted six months leave of absence. 1763, h.p. (A.L., 1756-66 ; W.O. A.L., 1760, MS. note, Leave of Absence, P.R.O.). Possibly 894- 884- John. 1757, Feb. 10, 2nd Lt., 2ist Ft. 1759, Sep. 9, Lt. ; not after 1761 (A.L., 1758-61 ; IV. O. Notifications, W.O. A.L., 1761, MS. note). 885- John. 1758, Jan. 12, Ens., gth Ft. 1760, Jun. 30, Lt. (A.L., 1759-62). 1762, Feb. 13, Capt., 9 ist Ft. (W.O. A.L., MS. Notes, P.R.O.). 886- John. 1758, Jul. 31, Ens., 42nd Ft. 1760, res. com. (A.L., 1759- 60; W.O., A.L., 1760, ,1/5. note, P.R.O.). 887- John. 1759, Oct. 23, Lt., 8gth Ft., raised by the 4th Duke of Gordon and disbanded 1765 (A.L., 1761-2). GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 2O1 Son of Alexander, Collector of Customs; d. and bur. 1761, Sep. i, in St. Mary's Cemetery, Madras (Rev. C. H. Maiden's St. Mary's Ch. Reg.)- Brother of Sir Alexander, of Lesmoir (House of Gordon, n. (247-8)). 888- Sir John, 4th bart. of Earlston. 1760, May 8, Capt., 7oth Ft from the Dutch service (through the interest of the Duke of Cjueensberry, see 1769), 1764, exchanged to h. p., i23rd Ft. 1778, Jul. i, wrote from Edinburgh to Lord Harrington, stating his wish " to return to such actual service as my years will permit ... In the war in 1748 I learned fortification or the Art of Attack and Defence, and hope to be useful ... if necessity calls, as an Assistant Engineer " (A.L., 1760-97; W.O. In Letters Misc., Sec. at War, P.R.O.). Eighth son of Sir Thomas, 3rd bart. of Earlston, 1316 ; l>. 1720, Dec. 20, in Edinburgh; m. 1775, Apr. 18, Anne (d. 1822) yst. dau. of Thomas Mylne, of Powderhall ; d. s.p., 1795, Oct. 17, at Silverknows, near Cramond (Earlston MS. ; G. E. C.'s Complete Baronetage, iv. 440). 889-90- John. 1762, Ab., R.N., "Juno''; afterwards Ab. and Mid., "Essex"; Mid., "Levant"; Ab., " Phoenix ". 1768, Sep. 6, passed as Lt., aged 21 (Adm. N. Board Lts. Passing Certif., P.R.O.). 891- John. 1763, Oct. 6, Lt., H.E.I.C.S. (Bengal), murdered with others at Patna by the Swiss, Samur, on behalf of Mir Kasim Ali, Nawab of Murshidabad. The story of the murder was told by J. M. Bulloch and C. O. Skelton in a pamphlet (8vo, pp. 34) printed privately at Keith, 1908. A letter dated 1764, Jun. 1 1, from an officer, Sgih Ft. (quoted in Aberdeen Journal, Jun. 25) describes him " son to Mr. Gordon of DunJurcas ". Prob- ably brother of Rev. James, 709- 892- John. 1764, Mar. 20, Col., HI. at St. Martin's in the Fields, John [sic] Norris Fisher who divorced him 1773, May 10, and in. next day John Storr, who d. 1783, Jan. 10, aged 74, bur, in the North Aisle, Westminster Abbey. Storr's will, dated 1781, Jan. 27, proved by his widow, 1783, Jan. 16, who got his Yorkshire estates and personality for life (Westminster Abbey Reg., Harl. Soc. ; Smith's Old Yorkshire). 893- John. 1764, May 8, Capt., 5oth Ft. 1772, Sep. 26, Maj. 1776, Feb. 19, Lt. Col. (A.L., 1765-82). Third son of John, of Ballinteggart, co. Down (ancestor of the Gordons of Florida), and Grace, dau. of Thomas Knox, of Dungannon, co. Tyrone; b. 1730; m. 1780, Jan. 7, Elizabeth (b. 1746, Apr.) 2nd dau. of Sir Richard Warwick Bamfylde, 4th bart. (Betham's Baronetage ; Huntly Express, 1909, Oct. 8; Burke's Commoners, iv. 376; G.M., vol. 104, pt. 2, p. no). Gordon d. 1782, Jun. 10 (S.M., vol. 44, p. 503), bur. in Islington Churchyard (Lyson's CC 202 HOUSE OF GORDON. Environs of London, in. 146). His widow d. 1834, Apr. 7, at Beckenham, Kent. Uncle of Arthur, 268, John Crawford, 1022, and John P., 1054- 894- John. 1764, Jun. 15, Capt., 47th Ft., Army rank, 1760, Sep. 18 (A .L., 1766-67). Possibly 883. 895- John. 1768, Nov. 5, Asst. Surg., H.E.I.C.S. (Bengal); d. at Patna ; estate administered by James Eraser (7.O. Rec.). 896- John. 1770, May 23 or Jun. 7, Capt, 37th Ft, from h.p. (A.L., 1770; L.G.) ; not after Jun. 23. 1779, Oct. 19, Lt., 88th Ft. (ibid. W.O. Notifications, P.R.O.). 1780, name erased in MS. (W.O. A.L., P.R.O.). 897- John, jth Viscount of Kenmure. 1770, Aug. 28, Ens., i7th Ft., previously in R.N. for two or three years. 1772, Sep. 24, Lt. 1776, Apr. 20, Capt, i4th Dgns. (L.G.). "This regiment was then in Ireland where he imprudently launched out into all the extravagant dissipation of the times, drove his chaise and four, with his Coronet on it, assuming the honours of the family ; he soon after found himself under the necessity of selling out," 1779, May (Em-hton MS. ; L.G. ; A.L., 1771-80). Second son of John, who, but for the attainder, would have been 8th Viscount of Kenmure; b. 1750; 1780, M.P. for the Stewartry ; 1793, Jul. entertained Robert Burns for three days (" Kenmure sae generous"); 1824, Jun. 17, attainder pronounced on his grandfather in 1716, reversed; m. 1791, Sarah Ann Morgan, who d. 1815 (Scots Peerage, v. 133-5). Lord Kenmure d. s.p. 1840, Sep. 21, being succeeded by his nephew Adam, 105- Brother of Hon. Adam, 97, Hon. James, 725, Hon. Robert, 1203, and Hon. William, 1402- 898- John. 1771, Cadet, H.E.I.C.S. (Bengal) Inf. 1773, Feb. 27, Ens. 1781, Oct. 13, Capt. 1783, Dec. i, res. (I.O. Rec.) Elder son of William, of Craibstone, and I. of Sheelagreen, who was son of John, of Drumwhindle, and grandson of William, I. of Farskane ; bap. 1740, Aug. 13, at Deskford ; m. "a dau. to [James Gordon ? of] Clashterim " (Mitcliell MS.); d. s.p. 1829, Jul. 20, at Florence (Abd. your.). Brother of Charles, 303. 899- John. 1774, Jul. 5, Ens., 39th Ft. 1778, Jul. 22, Lt. 1779-83, served at siege of Gibraltar. 1785, ret (A.L., 1775-85; W.O. A.L., 1785, MS. note, Notifications, P.R.O. ; John Spilsbury's Siege of Gibraltar, 131). 900- John. 1775, Jul. 7, Capt, 54th Ft. ; not after Dec. i (A.L., 1776, MS. note ; G.M. (Dublin), 1775, Aug. i, p. 537). 901- John. 1776, Aug. 7, or 1777, Jan. 21, Ens., 27th Ft.; served in America ; wounded, sent home on recruiting service. 1781, Jan. 2, wrote from Coleraine to Sec. at War, urging his claims for promotion " I am the oldest Ensign in the 27th Reg. for upwards of two years ... it is well GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 203 known that I have exerted myself not a little for the good of H.M.'s service both abroad and at home, and have been successful in procuring a great number of men for it, and I think it is exceedingly hard that a junior Officer should be put over my head because he happened to be on the spot " (W.O. In Letters, Misc., Sec. at War, P.R.O.). 1782, Jul. i, or 1783, Jan. 14, Lt. (L.G., 158 ; W.O. Notifications, P.R.O.). 1786, h.p., rooth Ft, by exchange (W.O. A.L., 1786, MS. note, P.R.O.). 1787, Oct. 24, or Nov. 3, Lt., 67th (L.G., 510). 1790, Oct. 14, Ens., Maj. William Anstruther's Independent Coy. of Invalids at Jersey (ibid., 623). 1791, Jan. 26, sent from Grenada in charge of some invalids, 67th Ft., landing in London, Mar. 30. 1792, Mar. 3, Ens., Maj. Anstruther's Independent Coy. at Guernsey (ibid., 141). 1793, Sep. 30, writes from Alderney to Sec. at War about his rank, refers to " 18 years service and u years of that as a Lt.". 1794, Sep. 13, Lt., Maj. Waugh's Independent Coy. of Invalids at Alderney (ibid., 916); Sep. 27, writes again from Alderney requesting " that in view of his appt. as Lt. of Invalids, he may be allowed to retain his rank as Lt. in the Army from 1782, Jul. i (W.O. In Letters, Misc., Sec. at War, P.R.O.). 1795, Aug. 22, Adj. (L.G., 861). 1797, Jul. 18, Lt., one (Maj. Gen. Napier's) of five Independent Coys, of Invalids at Alderney (ibid., 664). 1803, ret. f.p. (A.L., 1777-1824); d. 1824. 902- John. 1777, Aug. 23, Master, R.N., "Boston"; Nov. 12, "Terrible" (Adm. Offs. appt. by N. Board, P.R.O.). 1795 or earlier, h.p. (N.L., 1795-1806). 903- John. 1777, Dec. 23, Ens., 8ist Ft. 1780, Jun. 29, Lt. 1783, h.p. 1803, Sep. 27, Capt., Perthsh. Vol. Brig., 4th Batn. (L.G., 1300). 1804, Mar. 14, Lt, Perthsh. Mil. (ibid., 675). 1808, Sep. 25, Capt (ibid., 1827 ; A.L., 1778-1841; Hart's A.L., 1840-2; Lady Tullibardine's Mil. Hist, of Perthsh., 1660-1902, pp. 218, 233). Residing at Corstoun ; d. 1841. 904- John. 1778, Capt., of Cairnwhelp, life renter on the Duke of Gordon's estates (Sir C. E. Adam's Political State of Scotland). 905- John. 1778, Lt, of Kirkney, life renter on the Duke of Gordon's estates (Sir C. E. Adam's Political State of Scotland). 905a. John. 1778, Apr. 13, Schoolmaster, R.N., "Trident" (Adm. Reg., P.R.O.). 906- John. 1778, Apr. 14, or Sep. 26, Lt, N. Fencibles (L.G.) one of the first offs. appt. by the Duke of Gordon, enlisting 1 1 men for the reg. ; Sep. i, wrote a very interesting account of the first experiences of the N. Fencibles in garrison at Fort George, where he was acting as Qr. Mr. for the four Coys, to Ross, the Duke of Gordon's cashier ; stated that he comd. the right of the Duke's Coy. ; Sep. 2, Thomas Ross, a recruit stated that " Capt. Gordon of 204 HOUSE OF GORDON. Laggan was very kind to the Lochaber men" (Gordon ; Castle Papers). 1782, Sep. 15, or Oct. 5, Capt. (L.G.; A.L., 1779-82). Eldest son of James, in Laggan, who was the son of Thomas, in Achnas- tank, a cadet of Beldorney ; bap. 1744, Feb. 12; farmed Laggan; d. 1799, Dec. 23, at Boghead, near Elgin (G.M., vol. 69, p. 1191 ; J. M. Bulloch, in Banff shire Field Club Transactions, 1907, Jan. 31). Brother of James, 722, and William 1415 ; first cousin of Thomas, 1332. 907- John. 1778, Jul. 10, Qr. Mr., 48th Ft. (W.O. Notifications, P.R.O.) ; Oct. 9, the Duke of Gordon wrote to Cox and Mair, " Mr. Gordon, the Surgeon, has been with me, and as it is not certain whether he can hold the Surgeoncy (N. Fencibles) or not, being as I am informed appointed Quarter Master to the 48th, I beg you will not take out the commission till you hear from me " ; Dec. i, Dr. J. Gordon had written from London to the Duke : " It was believed we should be immediately ordered for the West Indies, but the unexpected revolution that happened in that quarter of the globe, by the taking of Dominique, in which were three Companies of our regiment, and the uncertain situation the remaining part may be in [came] " ; he asks Major Finlason, N. Fencibles, to send him " an order to receive pay- ment of the regimental Agent here for what money may be owing me " ; Dec. 27, the Duke wrote to Cox and Mair, " It is my desire that George French, mate, be appointed Surgeon, vice John Gordon, who has resigned " (Gordon Castle Papers). 1783-4, exchanged to h.p., nth Ft. (L.G.), but appears as Qr. Mr., 48th, until 1786 (A.L). 1792, May 21, J.P., Banffsh. 1793, en- listed fourteen men for N. Fencibles ; Mar. i, or Jun. 22, Ens. and Lt. (W.O. Notifications, P.R.O. ; L.G.). 1794, Jun. 7 or 27, Capt. Lt. ; Nov. 12 or 1795, Jan. 17, Capt.,'; Sep. 12 or 29, Capt., 7th W.I. Reg. 1796, Nov. 30, or Dec. 6, 8th W.I. Reg. 1798, Aug. 15 or 18, Maj. 1801, comd. reg. in lieu of Lt. Col. Wilson at home on s.c. 1802, Apr. 9, reg., stationed at Prince Rupert's, Dominica, mutinied that night (Hugh Gordon's Sketches and Recollections of the West Indies, pp. 105-16), killing a few of the offs., Gordon with two others escaping; "the regiment had latterly received no pay, and although the Major commanding and Paymaster had made repeated applica- tions to Governor Johnstone, they had been made in vain, two companies not having received their pay since Oct. 24, and two from Nov. 24, 1801 ". After the mutiny Gordon and Johnstone indulged in a series of mutual recriminations, Gordon came home, arriving in London 1803, Feb. Johnstone was recalled, preferred charges against Gordon. 1804, Jan. 30 Feb. 14, tried by Court Martial at Chelsea Hospital ; found generally not guilty, but placed on h.p. (Trial of Major John Gordon, printed for E. Lloyd, London, GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 205 1804; 8vo., pp. 298; A.L., 1779-1819; Bulloch's Gordons and Smiths, pp. 32-44- Son of John, IV. in Minmore; m. 1807, Nov. 29, Magdalene Gumming, Kirkmichael, and had John William, b. and bap. 1805, in London, Eliza Hellen, b. and bap. 1807, Jun. in London and George Henry, 578- Gordon d. 1819, Apr. 3, at Aberdeen, bur. Apr. 9 in Inveravon Churchyard, Banfish. His widow (lived in Tomintoul until 1823, then in Aberdeen) received pension of 70 from Apr. 4, under warrant dated Nov. 13, the three children placed on Compass. List at 12 each on recommendation of his brother Lewis and the Duke of Gordon (W.O. Certificates, Wid. Compass, and Bounty Warrants, Abstract of Applns., Compass. List, P.R.O.). Brother of Henry, 618, Lewis, 1093, and William, 1407. 908- John. 1778, Aug. 14, Cornet, H.E.I.C.S. (Bengal) Nat. Cav. ; Nov. 8, Lt. 1796, Jun. r, Capt. 1800, May 29, Maj. ; Oct. 5, Lt. Col. 1803, Aug. 26, comd. ist Nat. Cav. under Gen. Lake at Secundra ; Nov. i, comd. Reserve Brigade at Laswarree ; presumably the Col. Gordon stated (Annual Reg., 1803) to have had a Brigade of Reserves on march from Agra. 1805-19, comd. 2nd Brigade. 1806, Feb. 13, plundered of baggage, etc., at Phass Gunge, by the Zamindars. 1808, Sep. 12, granted furlough to Europe till 1811. 1810, Jul. 25, Col. 1813, Jun. 4, Maj. Gen. 1819, Jan. 15, furlough to Europe; remained in England. 1825, May, 27, Lt. Gen. (E.I. Reg., zSoo-33 ; I.O. Rec.). Eldest son of Hon. John, 880, served his heir, 1787 and 1804 ; b. 1765, Jul. 8; nominated for H.E.I.C.S. by John Purling; m. 1810, Nov. 22, Eliza, 3rd dau. of Robert Morris, M.P., Gloucester; d. 1832, Dec. 26, in Devon- shire St., London, bur. in chancel, Marylebone Parish Ch., where there is a white marble monument surmounted by military trophies, having below a coat of arms; monument in Restalrig Churchyard (G.M., vol. 103, pt. i, p. 186 ; Roger's Monuments). 909- John. 1778, Sep. 26, Ens., N. Fencibles (L.G.), enlisted six men for the reg. (Gordon Castle Papers). 1779, Apr. 10, Lt. (A.L., 1779-82). 1782, Feb. 13, Ens., Capt. John Mackenzie's Independent Coy.; Jun. 17, Lt. (W.O. Notifications, P.R.O.). 1783, h.p., Waller's Ft. (A.L., 1785-96). 1794, Sep. 12, Lt., 8ist Ft., but same day appt. Capt. Lt., rooth Ft. (W.O. Notifications, P.R.O.). 1797, Jun. 20, Capt. (L.G.). 1798, recruited upwards of 40 men in the neighbourhood of Coynachie (Greenhill Gardyne's Life of a Reg., i. 46). 1799, Jan. 19, Maj. 1801, served with Sir Ralph Abercromby's expedition to Egypt. 1805, Jan. i, ret, Bt. Lt. Col. (A.L., 1779-1827). Younger son of John, in Auchmair, who was the son of Peter, in Haddoch, 206 HOUSE OF GORDON. a supposed cadet of Birkenburn ; bap. 1751, Nov. 3; farmed Coynachie, Gartly ; m. 1784, Sep. 16, Elizabeth Souter, and had John, 962. and William, 1437; d. 1827, Mar. 27, at Coynachie, aged 75 (House of Gordon, n. (322)). Uncle of John, 925- 910-1. John. 1779, Feb. 8, or Jul. 24, Capt., Sutherland Fencibles (W.O. Notifications, P.R.O. ; L.G. ; A.L., 1780-2). 912- John. 1780, Aug. 2, Ens., 73rd Ft., 2nd Batn., previously Vol. 1781, Jan. 13, or Feb. 24, Lt. 1782, Dec. 28, ist Batn. (L.G. ; W.O. Noti- fications, P.R.O.). Describes himself (W.O. Offs. Services, 1828, P.R.O.) "entered the Army, aged 16, Volunteer, 72nd Ft., 1784, Feb. 22 1794, Feb. 10 ". 1785, Qr. Mr. 9910 Ft. 1787, h.p. 1794, Jul. 19, Qr. Mr. 99th Ft. (L.G., 1794, p. 749); Nov. 26, Ens. 1795, Feb. 28, Lt. (ibid., pp. 125, 321). Reg. reduced on f.p., 1798, but name appears in h.p. list until 1803 (A.L.). Describes himself (Services) " Qr. Mr. ggth Ft., 1794, Nov. 26, Ens., 1795, Feb. 26, Lt., 1803, Jul. 9 " (reg. raised again as gSth in 1804). 1803, Jul. n, Qr. Mr., 47th Ft. (L.G., 833). 1804, Mar 24, Ens., ist Roy Garr. Batn. (ibid., 346). Describes himself (Services) " Qr. Mr., 47th Ft., 1804, Mar. 3 ". 1805, May 4, Ens., 8th Roy. Vetn. Batn. (L.G., 584). Describes himself (Services) "removed to 6th Roy. Vetn. Batn. in 1805, went on half pay, gSth Ft., 1807, Oct. 24 1815, when, Aug. 22, he was appt. Ens., 2nd Roy. Vetn. Batn." (L.G., 1767), " Ens., ist Roy. Vetn. Batn., 1819, Nov. i " (ibid., 2082), "Ens., 7th Roy. Vetn. Batn., 1820, Feb. 20" or Nov. i (ibid., 382) ; states he "retired on f.p. as Ens., 1821, Apr. 16 and was not desirous of service, being worn out in it" (A.L., 1782-1846 ; Hart'si^.L., 1840-6). M. 1791, Oct. 3, at Chatham ; had a dau., Jane, b. 1803, Oct. 26 (alive in 1828); living in Jersey 1823-8; d. 1845. 913. John. 1780, Sep. 23, or 1781, Feb. 27, Ens., 6oth Ft. (L.G. ; W.O. Notifications, P.R.O.). 1780, Nov. 9, or 1781, Jul. 10, Lt., 88th Ft. (L.G.). 1781, Jun. 10, or 1782, Jan. i, Capt. (ibid.). 1783, h.p. (A.L., 1780-5). 914- John. 1781, Jan. 13, Lt., 7ist Ft. Probably the " Lt. Gordon, Brig. Qr. Mr., 1792, Jan. 16," under Maj. Gen. Abercromby. 1795, Sep. 8, Capt.-Lt., 75th Ft. (L.G., 1795, p. 924); Oct. 23 or 1797, Feb. 28, Capt. (ibid., 203; W.O. Notifications, P.R.O.). 1799, Apr. 21, wounded at Seringapatam (Alexander Beatson's War with Tippoo Sultaun, p. cxxii). 1800, serving in Bombay (New Oriental Reg. ; A.L., 1781-1805). D. and bur. 1803, May. 7, in Bombay; estate administered there 1804, Feb. 21, by Lt. John Turner and Surg. Colin Anderson, 75th Ft.; left Rs. 500 to his sister, Helen Eliza, and any residue to his nephew, John Gordon GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 2O7 Joyce " Sir Adam Gordon, West Tilbury, Essex (3rd bart. of Invergordon) knows where to find him " (I.O. Rec.). 915- John. 1781, Jan. Apr., joined Lord Cornwallis when he arrived at Wilmington upon his expedition to Virginia ; Cornwallis soon after gave him a com. to raise an Independent Coy. of Horse; k. during that summer in a skirmish with a party of Americans (American Loyalist Claims, Treasury Rec., P.R.O.). Eldest son of Lewis, in Tomnagayloch, who was the son of Thomas, in Achnastank, Glenlivet, a cadet of Beldorney (J. M. Bulloch in Banffshire Field Club Transactions, 1907, Jan. 31); went to Wilmington before 1777, Oct., and was a merchant there ; m. Margaret - , his administratrix. Brother of Thomas in Spynie, 1332, who claimed his property ; first cousin of James, 722, John 906, and William, 1415. 916. John. 1781, Jun. 27, Ens., 5ist Ft.; "declines" com. (W.O. Notifications, A. Z., 1781, MS. note, P.R.O). 917. John. 1782, Mar. 18, or 30, Ens., N. Fencibles ; May 12, or Jun. 15, Lt, (L.G. ; A.L., 1782). Eldest son of James, in Croughly (1726-1812) ; b. 1763, Jan. 19 ; d. 1788, May 16, at Croughly (Croughly Book, 86). Brother of Charles, 318, George, 515, James, 755, Robert, 1215 and William Alexander, 1474. 918-9- John. 1783, Jun. 6, Ens., 45th Ft. (W.O. Notifications, P.R.O. ). 1783-4, h.p. 1784, Jun. 25, Ens., 2ist Ft. (L.G., 422). 1789, Aug. 19, or Oct. 10, Lt. (ibid., 641). 1791, Oct. 13, Capt, 38th Ft. (ibid., 698). 1795, Sep. i, Maj. (ibid., 929). 1801, Jan. i, Bt. Lt. Col. (ibid., 38; A.L., 1784- 1803). 1804, Feb. 7, Inspecting Field Off., Vol. Corps, rank Lt. Col. while so employed (L.G., 170). 1807, May 19, similar appt., Yeo. and Vol. Corps, Gt. Britain (ibid., 675). Elder son of Alexander, 188 ! '" Ann Woolley, from near Lichfield, and had a dau. Catherine, m. 1838, Robert Archdall ; probably the Lt. Col. John, d. 1846, Oct. 15, at Prince's Town, Co. Fermanagh, aged 79 (G.M., vol. 26, p. 670), which is alone responsible for the statements "that he ret. on h.p. as Lt. Col. in 1844, an d in 1807, when but a Lt., took part in the capture of the Danish Islands, St. Thomas and Santa Cruz, in 1809, capture of Martinique, siege of Fort Bourbon capture of Les Saintes, and in 1810, served at the capture of Guadaloupe ". 920- John. 1789, "Lt., Sutherland, bought from Patrick Sinclair, Sutherland, for 5500, the estate of Swinzie (Swiney), Risgill and Munray " (Henderson's Caithness Families, 172). Eldest son of Charles, of Pulrossie, 302 ; wrote A Short History of the 208 HOUSE OF GORDON. Adventures of a London Reviewer, 2nd ed., 1824, and History of the French National Convention (1828?); had with other sons, James, 758, and John Edward Hamilton, 1028; d. 1825 (Bulloch's Gordons of Embo, 88-91). 921- John. 1791, Jan. 26, Ens., 3oth Ft. 1793, Apr. *, Lt. 1796, ret. (A.L., 1792-6; W.O. A.L., 1796, MS. note, P.R.O. ; Rec. ^oth Reg., 238). Only son of Nathaniel (d. 1784, Aug. 31), of Whitehill, Troqueer, Kirk- cudbright, and Laura Turton ; served heir to his father, 1794, Nov. 12; m. 1796, Jan. 22, at Edinburgh, Ellen or Helen or Eleanor, dau. of Pelham Maitland, and had Francis William Lockhart, 458, Nathaniel John, 1118, and Henry Pelham Maitland, b. 1805, Jul. 22, d. 1826, May 5, Bengal C.S. ; living 1819-20, at Buccleugh Place, Edinburgh, described " sometime of Kennyhill'' (I.O. Rec. ; N. anil Q., loth S., xi. 289). His grand-dau. Miss C. Lockhart-Gordon has (1912) a miniature of him in uniform. 922-3- John. 1791, Cadet, H.E.I.C.S. (Bengal). 1792, Feb. 3, res. (.7. Lists). Son of Arthur (Attorney Gen., East Florida, brother of Archibald Duff) and Harriet Priscilla ; b. 1775, Aug. 2 (I.O. Rec.). 924 Sir John, 8th bart., of Embo. 1792, Cadet, H.E.I.C.S. (Bengal Engineers). 1793, Nov. 8, Ens. 1800, Dec. 10, Lt. (.7. Reg., 1800-5). Fifth but eldest surviving son of Sir William, 7th bart., of Embo, 1396 ; /;. 1776, Jiil. 2, at Cork, bap. there by the Rev. Samuel Perrot, Presb. ; d. unni. 1804, Nov. 12, bur. Nov. 13, at Prince of Wales's Island (I.O. Rec.). 925- John. 1792, Oct. 27 or 1793, Mar. i, Ens., Loyal Inverness Fcncibles (L.G., 1105). 1794, Jan. 15, Ens., ist Ft. 1795, Jan. 27 or Feb. 17, Lt. 1796-7, served at Calir, Porto Ferrajo and other places in the Mediterranean. 1797, Sep. 5, Adj. (L.G., 847). 1799, Sep. 10, engaged at the H elder, wounded near Shagen in an attack by French and Dutch forces on Sir Ralph Abercromby's position (Hist. Roy. Reg. of Ft., 164). 1800, Dec. 25, Capt. 1801, serving in Egypt, wounded in action Mar. 21, at Alexandria (Abercromby's victory). " When serving as Adj. to the garrison at Gibraltar a mutiny took place, by his active exertions contributed to re- store order among the troops " (Abd. jfour., 1815, Jan. 18). 1807, Aug. 13, Maj. 1809, Jan. 16, served under Sir John Moore, at Corunna ; commanded 3rd Batn., ist. Ft. in the Walcheren expedition, embarking at Portsmouth, Jul. ; first British Off. to take possession of Flushing on its capitulation (Hist. Roy. Reg. of. Ft., 179 ; Abd. your.). 1810, commanded his reg. in several engagements, at Busaco (Sep. 27) and others, under Wellington. 1811, went to W. Indies to take command of another Batn., stationed at GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 2OQ Berbice, Barbadoes, and other places (Abd. Jour.). 1812, Jun. 24, the first Batn. sailed from Barbadoes in seven transports, under his command, ar- rived Aug. 6, at Quebec. 1813, Jun. 4, Bt. Lt. Col. ; Jun. 17, two companies embarked from Kingston under his command, to attack a strong post occupied by the Americans at Sodiers ; Jun. 20, detachment landed, captured a great quantity of stores and burned public buildings ; re-embarked same day, sailed to Four Mile Creek, having lost three privates killed, one sergeant and three privates wounded (Wetherall's Roy. Reg. of Ft., 188) ; Dec. 17, in command of a party of the igth Light. Dgns., a detachment of the Roy. Scots and the Sgth Light Coy., marched from Burlington towards Niagara, dis- lodged the enemy from the heights of Lewiston ; Dec. 29, five Coys, crossed Niagara, employed in storming the enemy's batteries at Black Rock and Buffalo; favourably mentioned in Riall's despatch dated Niagara frontier, 1814, Jan. i, to Gen. Drummond (ibid., 77-9). 1814, Jul. 3, comd. five coys, in the advance on Chippawa to reinforce the garrison there; Jul. 5, slightly wounded ; Riall reported " that Gordon merited the warmest praise for the good example shown to the regiment " ; Jul. 25, in an action "excited the ad- miration of Lt. Gen. J. Gordon Drummond for his conduct on some very trying occasions " (G.M., vol. 84, pt. 2, pp. 371, 377, 387) ; Sep. 17, comd. the Roy. Scots, supported by the 8gth Reg., at the attack on Fort Erie, checked the enemy's advance, but severely wounded ; d. Sep. 24 on the retreat (Abd. your.). 1815, the offs. ist Batn. erected a monument at Montreal "to commemorate their high esteem for him as a man, and their respect for his character as a soldier" (Wetherall's Roy. Reg. of Ft., 220; A.L., 1793- 1815). Son of Robert, grandson of John, in Auchmair, afterwards in Drumfergue, and great-grandson of Peter, in Haddoch, who is supposed to have belonged to the Birkenburn Gordons (House of Gordon, n. (320)) ; educated at Marischal Coll. ; " for some time studied the law, but upon trial, he disliked the versatility necessary to the advocate and relinquished his profession " (Abd. your., 1815, Jan. 18). Royal Bounty of 50 granted to his mother, Mary, from 1814, Sep. 25. Nephew of John, 909. 926- John. 1793, Mar. i, Capt., Sutherland Fencibles (R. H. Bur- goyne's qyd Ft., xin. ; L.G., 518; List of Ojjs. Mil., Fenc. Cav., d>> /;//., Irish Establishment, 1798; W.O. Notifications, P.R.O.). 927- John. 1793, Mar. i, Lt., 4th (or Breadalbane) Fencibles, 2nd Batn. 1794, Sep. 10, made a burgess of Banff (Cramond's Annals of Banff, II. 430). 1795, May 26, Capt. (L.G., 514); Aug. i, member of the Court Martial, at Aberdeen, on Lt. John Steele, Perthsh. Cav. (Abd. your.). 1796, DD 2IO HOUSE OF GORDON. Mar. 8, promoted to Col. M'Dowall's Fenc. Cav. (L.G. 260; Lady Tullibar- dine's Mil. Hist, of Perthshire, I. 158). 928- John. 1793, Mar. i, or Jun. 15, Lt, Perthsh. Fencibles, 2nd Batn. (L.G., 492; W.O. Notifications, P.R.O.). 929- John. 1794, Nov. 22, Capt. Lt., Rothsay [sic] and Caithness Fencibles (L.G., 1145)- T 795> J un - 6, Capt. and Adj. (ibid., 571-2). 930- John. i795,Jul. 24, Landsmen, R.N., "Kite"; Sep. 19, Mid. and Master's Mate. 1796, May 17, "Cynthia". 1800, Sep. i, " Impetueux ". 1801, Sep. 2, passed as Lt., aged 22 (Adm. N. Board Lts. Passing Certif, P.R.O.). 1802, Apr. 29, discharged, h.p. ; Jun. 21, Lt., " Kite". 1805, May 23, discharged; May 24, h.p.; May 27, "Alert"; Jun. 13, "Hebe" (Adm. Half Pay Lists; Muster Books, P.R.O.). Eldest son of Robert (1737-1810), mason at Craighead, Aberlour, and farmer at Garbity, Rothes, and his first wife, Helen Green; b. 1760; Apr. 26 (?) ; bnp. 1778, Sep. 14, at Aberlour (Rothes Reg.); m. 1804, Jun. 25, at St. Brelaile, Jersey, Mrs. Hetty Pipon ; d. 1806, Jul. 7, on his passage from Jamaica, " a brave, active, and intelligent officer of most amiable and engaging manners, which had endeared him to his friends and acquaintances by whom he is sincerely and justly regretted" (Abd. your., 1806, Nov. 19; G.M., vol. 76, pt. 2, p. 1075; S.M., vol. 68, p. 887; Adm. Wid. Pensions). 931- John. J795) Sep. 22, Dep. Purveyor to the Hospitals for Forces (L.G., 984), previously " Hosp. Mate from Jamaica ". 1797, Mar. 25, pro- moted Dep. Purveyor to Forces, St. Domingo (ibid., 273). 1798, Dec. 28, or 1799, Feb. 9, Staff Asst. Commiss. of Stores and Provisions, Dominica (ibid., 126). Dep. Commiss. of Stores and Provisions, Dominica Garrison, salary 172 175. 6d. (A.L., 1804-8). 932- John. 1795, Nov. 28, Lt., N. Fencibles (L.G., 1277). 1799, Feb. 26, Ens., ist Ft. (ibid., 189). 1800, Jun. i, Lt. ; Aug., stationed at Kilkenny. 1801-6, served in the West Indies. 1804, Aug. 24, Capt. (ibid., 1685). 1812, stationed at Trichinopoly, comd. four Coys, "when suppressing a mutiny amongst H.E.I.C. native troops at Quilon, which then threatened most serious consequences to the British possessions in India " (WetheralPs ist Ft., 124; Cannon's ist Ft., 187). 1814, Jun. 4, Bt. Maj. (L.G., 1184); Dec. 15, Maj. 1817, Jun. 25, Bt. Lt. Col. 1818, Jan. 15, appt. Member of the Committee to decide all claims to prize money in the first division of the Deccan army (Memorial of Sir Thomas Hislop, 16) ; Feb. 27, comd. the flank coys, of his reg. and Madras European reg. at the capture of the Fort of Talneir, upon the Tapti river, about 80 miles west of Berhampur, Central Provinces. The G.M. (vol. 88, pp. 263-4, 367) states : GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 211 The Killedar was desired to open the gates and surrender himself and the garrison un- conditionally ; he promised to do so and the Europeans passed safely through four gates of the place, the Killedar and his servants surrendering at the third gate to the Adjutant General, Lieutenant Colonel Conway. The fifth gate was found shut, some Arabs within still insisting upon terms ; after some delay this gate was opened from within: Major Gordon and Captain Macgregor Murray, with two or three officers and ten or twelve grenadiers of the Royal Scots entered, and were immediately attacked by the treacherous Arabs before aid could be given. Gordon and Macgregor were killed at this spot. The Killedar was subsequently hanged or shot (Wetherall's ist Ft., 140 ; A.L., 1796-1819). Eldest son of John, in Milltown of Laggan, cadet of Beldorney, and Janet Proctor; b. 1775, Dec. i? (Mortlach Reg.). By his will, after be- queathing certain legacies and annuities, including 200 and an annuity of 80 to his mother, 500 to his sister Elizabeth, too to each of her five children, 500 to his sister Anne, which were in addition to the provision, made by will of his brother James, 739, Gordon gave residue of his estate to his surviving brother Harry, 619, whom he appt. executor (I.O. Rec.). His mother received pension of 70 from 1818, Dec. 25, under a warrant dated 1819, Nov. 2 ; d. before 1834, Jul. 4, when balance of pension due at death was paid to Elizabeth Gordon, North Street, Elgin (IV. O. Wid. Compass. and Bounty Warrants, Letters Compass Fund, P.R.O. ; J. M. Bulloch in Banffshire Field Club Transactions, 1907, Jan. 31). 933- John. 1796, Jan. 28, or 1797, Jan. 2 or Feb. 28, Ens., 741)1 Ft. (W.O. Notifications, P.R.O. ; L.G., 203). 1796, serving in Madras. 1799, Oct. 8, Lt, I2th Ft. (ibid., 1022). 1800, sailed from India; Nov. 2, d. of Batavian fever while blockading Java (Asiatic Annual Reg.; A.L., 1796- 1802). Gordon's cousin William Macpherson, in whose coy. he served, described him as " the truest young man I ever met with ... I shall never cease to deplore the loss of one who, had he lived, would have made the proudest of his relatives exclaim with pride that John Gordon was their kins- man ; . . . the Captain of the man-of-war on board of which he was, was so affected four months after his death that he could hardly mention it to me ". Younger son of John, of Carroll and Isabella Macleod (J. M. Bulloch's Gordons of Invergordon, 107). Brother of George James, 585, Gordon Clunes, 605, and William, 1431- 934- John. 1796, Jan. 9, Lt., Sutherlandsh. (Brora) Vols. (L.G., 41). 935. John. 1796, Jan. 15, Asst. Surg., H.E.I.C.S. (Madras). 1800, stationed at Amboyna. 1801, Jan. 24, Fort St. George Dispensary (E.I. Reg., 1800-3). Third son of the Rev. Lewis, minister of Drainie, Edintore family ; b. 212 HOUSE OF GORDON. 1775, Jun. 5; student King's Coll., 1787-89 and Marischal Coll., Abd., 1789-91; d. 1802, Feb. 7, at Madras "after a lingering illness, a gentleman whose up- right principles, and rectitude of conduct, united with mildness of manners and modesty of deportment gained him the esteem of an extensive circle of friends and acquaintances, who sincerely lament his premature fate " (William Urquhart's Oriental Obituary, 98). Under his will, dated at Madras 1801, Sep. 6, proved there 1802, Mar. 2, his father, brothers William, and Charles, 310, received benefits, as also his brother Lewis, 1094, in "consideration of his disappointment in Seringaptam prize money and the varied proofs he had given of his goodness of heart and generous treatment with regard to his friends," also his sisters Fenella and Robina, and brother Robert, 1224 (LO. Rec. ; House of Gordon, n. (404)). 936- John. 1796, Oct. n or 15, Cornet, Berks. Fenc. Cav. (Windsor Foresters) (IV. O. Notifications, P.R.O. ; Z.G., 974). 937. John. 1796, Nov. 8, Cornet, Gorey Cav. (Co. Wexford ? or Co. Donegal ?) (L.G., 1134). 938- John. 1797, Apr. 29, or May 3, Lt., Bristol Vols. (Z.G., 375; W.O. Notifications, P R.O.). 1803, Aug. 27, Capt. (Z.G., 1098). 939- Sir John, sth bart. of Earlston. 1797, May 27, Ens., ist Ft, ist Batn. (Z.G., 471) "obtained this Commission from Lord Adam Gordon ". 1798, Apr. 4, Lt. 1803, May 26, h.p., 4th Ft., "at his own request from private motives, without receiving the difference, never wounded, not desirous of serving again" (W.O. Offs. Services, 1828, P.R.O. ; L.G., 621 ; A.L., 1798- 1850; Hart's A.L., 1840-50). An Hon. John res. com. as Lt. Col. Comdt, Kirkcudbright Vol. Inf., before 1808, Jun. 7 (Z.G., 1263). 1820, Aug. 14, Capt., Kirkcudbright Yeo. Cav. (ibid., 1897; List of Offs. Mil. Yeo. Cav. and Vol. Inf., 1825, p. 226, P.R.O.); Nov. 20, D.L., Kirkcudbright (Z.G., 155). Eldest son of James, Jamaica, who was fifth son of Sir Thomas, 3rd bart. of Earlston, 1316, and Christiana Scarlett, dau. of a planter; b. 1780, Oct. 4 ; succeeded his uncle Sir John, 888, 1769, as 5th bart. of Earlston, 1795, Oct. 18; m. (i) 1809, Apr. 10, Juliana (d. 1824, Feb. 13), dau. of Jervis Galli- more, of Greenfield, no issue; m. (2) 1826, Apr. 22, at Edinburgh, Mary (d. 1869), dau. of William Irving, of Gribton, Dumfriessh., and had three sons, one being Sir William, 1462, and five daus. Sir John d. 1843, Jan. 8 at Earlston. 940- John. 1797, Jun. 15 or 20, 2nd Lt., Enzie (Banffsh.) Vols. (W.O. Notifications, P.R.O.; Z.G., 580). 941. John. 1797, Jun. 20, Capt., Roy. Glasgow Vols. (L.G., 580). 1803, Aug. 27, Maj. (ibid., noo). GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 213 942. John. 1798, Aug. 14, Capt, New Galloway Vols. (Z.G., 1799, May 7, Capt. Comdt. (ibid., 426). 943- John. 1798, Oct. 31, or earlier, Ens., N. Fencibles, appt. to the Militia (?) ; the Duke of Gordon recommended Ens. James Bisset to succeed him (Gordon Castle Papers). 944. John. 1799, Jan. 5, Capt. Comdt., Ross-sh. Mil. (L.G., n). 945- John. 1799, Aug. 20, and Lt, Glasgow Vols. (Z.G., 826). 946- John. 1800, Lt., residing at Hallyburton, Forfarsh., brother of William, Attorney, Supreme Court of Judicature, Bengal, who d. there 1802, leaving his property to his brother and sister, Janet, also residing at Hally- burton. Son of John, merchant, Leith, and Janet, both dead in 1800 (7.0. Rec.). 947- John. 1800, Dec. 2, 2nd Lt., Roy. Aberdeen Light Inf. (L.G., 1350). 1804, Apr. 25, Lt., 55th Aberdeen Mil., 7th Coy. 1808, Aug. n, Maj., vice Lord Alexander Gordon (ibid., 1109). 1820, Jun. 6, Lt. Col. 1836, Hon. Col., in succession to the Earl of Aboyne (Innes'sGor. (2) 1813, May 18, at Inverness, Katherine, dau. of Alexander Smith, widow of Lt. Co!. Ross, 57th Reg. (ibid., vol. 75, p. 477), d. 1817, Sep, 13 of fever at Trinidad (G.. I/., vol. 87, pt. 2, p. 561); m. (3) 1829, Jessie Scales, widow of - - Drysdale, d. 1852, Nov. i, at Edinburgh, and had Edward Strathearn, Lord Drumearn, 432. Gordon d. 1850, Sep. 5, at Southampton, whither he had gone (after seeing his twin nephews Sir John James Hood, 1047. and Sir Thomas Edward, 1354, off to India at Portsmouth) to meet his son Huntly George, 678, on his arrival from Ceylon (J. M. Bulloch in Ross-sh. "Journal, 1907, Feb. 8, 15, 22 and Mar. i). Brother of Adam, 106, Thomas, 1341, and William, 144Q. 961- Hon. John. 1805, Apr. 15, Landsman, R.N., " Medusa," E. Indies, 1806, Feb. 21, Mid., " Revenge," Channel and Cadiz station. 1808, Oct. 28, " Ardent," Leith ; Dec. 24, Supernumerary, " Conqueror," passage to Lisbon. 1809, Mar. 3, " Peacock," passage home from Lisbon; May 10, "Nymph," Lisbon, coast of Norway; Dec. 18, wrecked at the entrance of the Firth of Forth. 1811, May 26, " Aquilon," Channel. 1812, Mar. 21, Lt. for rank; May 21, " Justitia " ; Sep. 10, Lt., " Revolutionnaire," Western Islands. 1813, May 22, "Sea Horse," Iceland and N. America. 1814, Jun. 15, Comdr. for rank. 1815, Jan. i, h.p. 1818, Feb. 18, Comdr., "Carnation," Portsmouth, Newfoundland; Nov. 20, Capt. (act.), " Tamar," Newfoundland; Dec. 31, confirmed. 1844, Feb. 22, " America," Pacific and Mediterranean. 1846, 216 HOUSE OF GORDON. Aug., trial by Court Martial on board the " Victory," " for sailing from Val- paraiso, Chili, Apr. 26, for England in disobedience of the orders of Rear Admiral Sir George Francis Seymour, his superior officer and Commander-in- Chief"; the Court found "that in sailing from Valparaiso in the 'America' with treasure on board," Capt. Gordon was " not actuated by his pecuniary advantage," and adjudged that he " should be severely reprimanded ". Gordon " complained that the principal viva voce evidence was called by the Court after the case both of the prosecutor and himself had been regularly closed, that if that evidence was part of the prosecutor's case, he ought to have had some intimation of it, and that he could have met and explained points, which in the course adopted took him by surprise " (Times, Aug. 25, 27 ; woodcut of the trial, 9 in. by 6 in., in the Pictorial Times, 1846, Sep. 3, the editorial note on the same criticising the decision very severely). Gordon retired as R. Adm. 1863, Mar. 23, Adm. (Adin. Offs. Services, P.R.O. ; O'Byrne's Nav. Biog. Die. ; John Marshall's Nav. Biog., Supp. pt. iv. p. 203 ; A'.L., 1812-69). Sixth son of George, Lord Haddo, 510; b. 1791, bap. Jul. 6, at Methlick; d. utiin. 1869, Nov. n, at 28 Queen Anne Street, Cavendish Square, London ; bur. at Kensal Green. 962- John. 1803, May 4, entered Woolwich, nominated by sth Duke of Gordon. 1805, May 10, 2nd Lt., R.A. 1806, Jun. i, Lt. 1809, served at capture of Danish Islands, St. Thomas and Santa Cruz, capture of Martinique, siege of Fort Bourbon, capture of Les Saintes. 1810, capture of Guadaloupe (Medal, two clasps) ; returned to Jamaica, then to England, appt. ist Lt., R.H.A., served in Ireland. 1815, joined Duke of Wellington's army on the march to Paris after Waterloo. 1816, Aug. 5, 2nd Capt. 1817, Apr. i, h.p. at the reduction. 1823, Feb. 24, f.p., served in the Ionian Isles. 1831, Sep. 3, Capt., recruited for some years at Huntly, raised a number of men, many of whom went with him to Ceylon. 1837, Jan. 10, Maj. 1839-43, comd. troops in Ceylon. 1843, Apr. 6, Lt. Col. 1844, Apr. 15, h.p. ret. 1854, Jun. 20, Col. 1858, Aug. 9, Maj. Gen. (A.L., 1806-62). Second son of John, 909; b. 1789; m. (i) 1822, Sep. 4, at Old Aberdeen, Jean, youngest dau. of Rev. Skene Ogilvie, D.D., Old Aberdeen; m. (2) 1832, Jan. 26, at Huntly, Jane (b. 1810, Nov. 21), dau. of Andrew Macpherson, in Gibston and Margaret, dau. of Rev. Robert Gordon, Drumblade, and had Cosmo George, 389. William Andrew McPherson, 1477 > ar >d Sophia Margaret, b. 1833, Sep. 25, at Gibston, bap. Nov. 21, at Huntly. Gordon, who latterly farmed Culdrain, d. there 1861, Jun. 4. His widow d. 1886, Feb. 20 (House of Gordon, n. (324-5)). GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 963- John. 1805, Jun. 25, Ens., 96th, renumbered 95th Ft. 1806, Oct. 14, Lt. (L.G., 1352). 1815, Sep. 7, Capt. (ibid., 1883). 1819, Mar. 20, h.p. (W.O. Offs. Services, 1828, P.R.O. ; A.L., 1806-31). Probably son of William (described in Pirie's Cairnie, pp. 26-41), Achanachie, which John farmed on retiring; d. 1830, Dec. 18, at Huntly (G.M., vol. 101, pt. i, p. 93; Abd. your.). Described "George" in A.L., 1805-7 and in L.G., 1806. 964- John. 1805, Jun. 25, Capt., Caithness Vols., 2nd. Batn. (L.G., 495)- 965- John. 1805, Jul. 10, Qr. Mr., Aberdeensh. (Fraserburgh Batn.) Vols. (L.G., 972), previously Ens. 1806, Jan. 2ist, Lt. (ibid., 239; List of Offs. Mil. and Vols., 1807, p. 5). 966. John. 1805, Jul. 10, Qr. Mr., Aberdeensh. (Tyrie and Strichen) Vols. (List of Offs. Mil. and Vols., 1807, p. 6). 967. John. 1806, Oct. 16, Capt. and Adj., Kilkenny Mil. (List of Offs. Mil. and Vols., 1807, p. 443; 1817, p. 112, 1825, p. 116, P.R.O.) ; d. before 1845, Jul. 17, when his widow was informed in answer to her application that she was not eligible for a pension (W.O. Letters, Compass. Fund, P.R.O.). 968- John. 1807, Cadet, H.E.I.C.S. (Madras) Cav. (/;./. Reg., 1808-10). Second son of John Gordon-Cumming-Skene, of Pitlurg, 1536 ; b. at Gordon Lodge, Slains, bap. 1792, May 20; nominated for H.E.I.C.S. in 1807, " then aged 20," by Rt. Hon. R. Dundas on recommendation of Mr. Millett ; d. 1809, Dec. 20, bur. Dec. 21, at Madras (I.O. Rcc. ; Rev. C. H. Maiden's St. Mary's Ch. Reg. ; Abd. your., 1810, Dec. 19). 969- John. 1807, Cadet, H.E.I.C.S. (Bombay) Art. 1809, Mar. 26 or 29, Lt. Fireworker (E.I. Reg., 1808- 10 ; Col. Spring's Bombay Art. Ojjs., 80). Third son of Rev. George, 534; b. 1791, Jan. 20, baf>. Jan. 28. Student Marischal Coll., 1802 ; d. 1809, Aug. 23, on board H.M.S. "Vestal" in the Persian Gulf, on his passage to India (I.O. Rcc.). 970- John. 1807, Apr. 23, Ens., Aberdeensh. Mil., and Reg. (L.G., 7I3)- 971. John. 1809, Jan. 21, Maj., Aberdeensh. Mil., and Reg. (L.G., 377). Son of George, 3rd Earl of Aberdeen, from whom he got Cairnbulg ; b. 1787, Mar. 20; m. 1812, Jun. 8, Catherine Ann (d. 1870), fifth dau. of Sir William Forbes, 5th bart. of Craigievar, and had six sons four being Alexander Crombie, 222, Charles, 339, John, 989, William, 1459 and three daughters, one of whom married William, 1452- Gordon d. 1861, Sep. 18, at Countesswells House, Aberdeen, (G.M., N.S., vol. u, p. 458; Cairnbulg family described byj. M. Bulloch in Huntly Express, 1907, Apr. 12). EE 218 HOUSE OF GORDON. 972- John. 1810, Apr. 9, Bt. Lt., 4th Local Mil., Aberdeen, previously Qr. Mr. (Abd. your., Apr. 18). 978- John. 1810, Jul. 17, Ens., i8th Ft. 1812, Jan. 24, Lt. 1817, Jul. 31, h.p. (A.L., 1811-23). Son of Rev. John, min. of Strathdon, and Isabel Lumsden. M.A. Marischal Coll., 1807 ; d. 1821, Aug. 6, at Hopeman, Duffus, aged 32 (S.M., vol. 9, N.S., p. 296 ; Scott's Fasti, in. 164). Brother of Robert, 1237- 974-5- John. 1811, Lt., 2nd Ft. 1812, doing duty at Abrantes, not with reg. ; wounded at Salamanca. 1813, Jan., one of the offs. sent home with the Head (Quarters and six skeleton companies on account of casualties and sickness (Col. Davis' 2nd Foot, vol. iv., pp. 203, 211, 227-8, 242). 976- John. 1812, 5th Mate, " Lord Melville," H.E.I.C.S., having in 1810 gone to India and China as seaman, " Marquis of Ely " ; came home as 4th Mate, "Inglis" (I.O. Rcc.). Native of Scotland ; b. 1793, Sep. 21. 677- John. 1813, Sep. 28, Ens., 47th Ft., previously Vol. (L.G., 1960). 1816-8, served in Malwa. 1819-20, served in Persian Gulf. 1820, Apr. 13, Lt. 1825, served in Ava, wounded Mar. 7, and during subsequent operations at Donabew, Mar. 26 ; severely wounded Dec. 1-2, on the Heights, near Prome,, banks of the Irrawadcly, received one year's pay for each wound. 1830, Jun. n, Capt., h.p. 1831, Dec. 2, f.p. (L.G., 2510). 1841, Nov. 23, Maj. 1850, Oct. 15, Lt. Col.; Dec. 15, ret. by sale of com. (Hart's A.L., 1840-76 ; W.O. Offs. Services, 1829, P.R.O. ; Lt. John Marshall's Naval Opera- tions in Ava, pp. 125-6). Son of John (1746-1832), W.S., of Kinharvie, Kirkcudbright, who it is suggested, was a grandson of Hon. John, of Greenlaw (Dumfries Courier, 1909, Jul. 24) ; b. 1795, Feb. 20, at Edinburgh ; d. 1875, Apr. 8, at 2 Newbold Terrace, Leamington, '>ur. there. Nephew of Robert, 1201, first cousin and brother-in-law of Robert Edward George, 1264- 978- John. 1815, Apr. 27, Ens., 83rd Ft. 1816, Jun. 6, exchanged to h.p., Bourbon Reg., at his own request. 1833, May 3, ret., received commuta- tion for com. (L.G., 836 ; A.L., 1816-34). B. about 1798; in. 1821, Apr. 9, in the Isle of Man, no issue in 1828; 1823-8, lived in Dublin and Chester (W.O., Offs, Services, 1828, P.R.O.) Named John James in A.L. 979- John. 1815, Dec. 27, Ens., Kirkcudbright and Wigtown Mil. (List of Offs. Mil., 1817, p. 88, P.R.O.). 980- John. 18161818, Jul 21, Surg. Mate, "Marquis of Wellington," H.E.I.C.S. (I.O. Rec.). 981- John. 1818, Cadet, H.E.I.C.S. (Madras). 1819, Jan. 14, Ens., GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 219 arrived at Madras, posted to 6th N.I., but ordered to do duty with loth N.I., znd Batn. 1820, May, appt. to do duty with Rifle Corps ; Dec. 4, joined his reg. at Vellore. 1822, Sep. 16, appt. to do duty with 5th N.I., 2nd Batn. 1824, Dec., served with this reg. at capture of Kittoor, sharing in Prize Money. 1826, May 15, ordered to join his reg. 1828, May 20, granted a furlough on s.c. until 1831 (E.I. Reg., 1819-31). Son of , grandnephew of Charles, of Pulrossie, 302, and nephew of Rev. George, min. of Loth, Sutherlandsh. ; b. there 1802, Jan. 15 ; educated at Tain, and Edinburgh ; nominated for H.E.I.C.S. by Hon William Elphinstone on recommendation of John Mackay ; d. 1831, Apr. 28, at Palamcottah, bur. there Apr. 29 (1.0. Rec. ; Bulloch's Gordons in Sutherland, 108-10). Second cousin of D. T., 395, George, 554, and John, 999. 982- John. 1819, Apr. 14, Asst. Surg., H.E.I.C.S. (Bombay); Oct. 28, arrived in India, posted to nth N.I.,at Poonah. 1821, Mar. 21, k. in a severe action between a division composed of H.M. and H.E.I.C. troops and a refractory Arab tribe at Beni Abu Ali, on the Persian Gulf (E.I. Reg., 1819-21 ; G.M., vol. 91, pt. 2, p. 271 ; 7.O. Rec.). Second son of Rev. William, min. of Garmouth, and Catherine Brodie, and grandnephew of Alexander (W.S.), of Cairnfield ; b. 1795, May 19; d. unm. (Bulloch's Gordon of Cairnfield and Rosieburn). Uncle of Alexander Hermann Adam, 230 ) second cousin of Alexander, 192. 983- John. 1825, Dec. 16, enlisted, gist Ft. 1827, Jun. 29, Corporal. 1828, Mar. 25, Serg. 1831, Apr. i, Colour Serg. 1835, Nov - 7, Serg. Ma j- 1841, Jan. 26, Qr. Mr. 1847, Jan. 22, Ens. and Adj. 1849, Dec 27, Lt. 1850, Dec. 29, assegaied mortally in action near Fort Hare (Kaffir war), Cape Colony, whilst saving the life of Lt. Borthwick, who was wounded and whom Gordon placed on his own charger (Hart's A. L., 1842-51 ; G.L. Gofi's gist Highlrs., 335). B. 1808; ;. 1832, Apr. 25, at Manchester, Ann Flannagan, Salford, and had Boswell, b. 1833, Jun. 30, d. before 1850 ; John, 1003, William, 1463, Elizabeth, b. 1839, Sep. 27, at Graham's Town, bap. Nov. 3, in. Charles Pringle, of Caledon, Co. Armagh, and had thirteen children ; Henry Herbert, 646, Hellen Jane, b. 1844, Jul. 29, at Graham's Town, bap. Sep. 8, m. 1881, Henry James Kilbraith, Newry, no issue ; Thomas Boswell, b. 1847, Feb. 20, Graham's Town, bap. Mar. 29, d. young, and Martha Ann, b. 1850, Sep. 14 Graham's Town, bap. Nov. 24, m. Robert Erskine, Belfast, has had nine chil- dren. For his gallantry Gordon's widow (who lost her reason on hearing of his death, but had completely recovered by 1860, Jan.), was granted "Blood Money," a gratuity of 608 6s. 8d. and a year's pay, a third of a year's pay 220 HOUSE OF GORDON. to each of her seven children, and a pension of 60 under a royal warrant dated 1851, Jun. 3, five children were placed on the Compassionate List from 1850, Oct. i, at 8 each (W.O. Certificates, Widows Compass, and Bounty Warrants, P.R.O.). 984- John. 1826, May 16, Vol., R.N., " Beaver," aged 15. 1827, Jun. i, Mid.; Nov. 3, "Bustard". 1828, Jul. 14, " Espiegele " ; Aug. i, " Slaney ". 1830, Dec. 10, " Sparrowhawk ". 1833, Jan. 22, passed as Lt. (Adm. Indexes, Midshipmen, Lts. Certif. of Service, P.R.O. ; N.L., 1833 Jul. "43). B. in Jamaica. 985. John. 1827, Cadet, H.E.I.C.S. (Bengal). 1829, May 21, Ens., arrived in India; Sep. 4, 53rd N.I. 1830, Supernumerary Lt. 1831, Oct. 20, granted a month's leave to the Sand Heads on s.c., extended, Dec. 12, to a furlough to Europe on s.c. 1835, May i, permitted to retire on a pension from Lord Clive's Fund from 1834, May 2 (E.I. Reg., 1828-34). Second son of John, VII. of Kethock's Mill, and Mary Victorie Blanc; b. 1811, Aug. 30, at St. George's, Dominica; educated at Rugby; nominated for H.E.I.C.S. by John Loch on recommendation of William G. Adam in 1828, his father, a merchant, then living at 77 Gower Street, London. On leaving the army, he went to Trin. Coll., Cambridge, and became an Anglican curate in 1837, serving at Levens, Westmorland, Barkway, and Christ Church, St. Pancras. Joined Roman Catholic Church 1848 (as John Joseph), and wrote Reasons of my Conversion. Newman dedicated " The Dream of Gerontius " to him " fratri desideratissimo ". Gordon d. 1853, Feb. 13, at Bath, of pleurisy (S.N. <* Q., 1900, Ju!.). Brother of Algernon Hyndman, 243; uncle of Theodore, 131Q. 986- John. 1827, Jan. 14, Ens., 35th Ft. (L.G., 1370). 1828, Nov. 16 1829, Dec. 31, served at St. Lucia, W. Indies (W.O., Offs. Services, 1829, P.R.O.). 1831, Apr. 5, Lt. (L.G., 643). 1833, Apr. 5, Capt. (ibid., 667). 1840, Dec. 15, Maj. 1843, Feb. 24, exchanged to i7th Ft. 1848, exchanged to 6oth Ft., for the sake of being engaged in active service and thus sacrificed the immediate prospect of a Lt. Colonelcy, which he would have obtained had he returned home with the i7th. Gordon embarked on the steamer " Napier " at Tatta, 1848, Aug. 16, and arrived Raj Ghat, Sep. ; k. Dec. 27, at the storming of the suburbs of Multan. On the arrival of the Bombay column, orders were issued by Lord Gough to carry the fortress. The officer in command of the Rifles, the Hon. Col. Dundas, C.B., was promoted to a superior command as Brigadier, and the charge of his regiment devolved on the Major next in seniority. On the morning of Dec. 27, the attacking columns moved out about noon and to the Rifles was assigned the chief post of honour in war, "to take off," as Lord Gough once GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 221 expressed it, " the rough of the enemy's fire ". It was their first duty to dislodge the enemy from a fortified mound which protected the suburbs and the approach to the City on the side of the attack. The Sikhs were there posted in greath strength, with matchlocks and zum- borocks, picking off our gallant men as they advanced. But nothing could retard their pro- gress. The mound was carried at the point of the bayonet, but not without considerable loss on our side. Major Gordon led the way, cheering on his men, sword in hand, and was in the act of giving some orders, when the deadly aim of a Sikh marksmen stopped his career, and he fell into the arms of his Adjutant, to speak no more. He died almost immediately on his first and last field in the prime of manhood (G.M., vol. 31, N.S., p. 548 ; Hart's, A.L., 1840-9). Gen. Sir Henry Dermott Daly (Memoirs, pp. 20, 43) declares that " a more chivalrous soldier and high-minded gentleman the British army never at any time numbered in its ranks. I had a peculiar opportunity of seeing his bearing during the operations of September 12 1^848] when he was here [Multan] as an amateur, and amongst many brave and noble officers he was remarkable." Second son of James Farquhar, W.S., II. of Balmuir, and Margaret, dau. of Robert Haldane, of Airthrey; b. 1808, Oct. 17, at Edinburgh (Huiitly Express, 1908, Apr. 17). Brother of James Farquhar Gordon-Oswald, 1569; nephew of Alexander, 183, and of Peter, 1153. 987- John. 1829, Sep. 17, Ens., 6th Ft. (L.G., 1829). 1830, Jan. i 1831, Dec. 31, served at Poonah and Bombay. 1832, Nov. n, Lt. (ibid., 1158). 1833, Aug. 17, Lt., ist Ft. (ibid., 1539). 1836, ret. (A. L., 1830-7; W.O., Offs. Services, 1829, P.K.O.). B. 1808, May 18, at Glasgow. 988- John. Comdr., " Hormusjee Bomanjee," H.E.I.C.S., 1834, Sep. 18, administration of his estate granted to William Fenwick. Registrar, Supreme Court, Bombay (1.0. Rec.). Son of William, 1407; d. at Singapore, 1833, Jul. 14, aged 27, and com- memorated by a tombstone at Tombae (Bulloch's Gordons and Smiths at Minmore, 28). 989- John. 1836, Dec. 9, Ens., H.E.I.C.S. (Bengal). 1837, Jun. 13, arrived at Fort William ; Jul. 4, directed to do duty with 73rd N.I., and Nov. 28, with isth N.I. at Barrackpore ; Dec. 9, Ens., 6th N.I. 1839, Nov. 28, qualified as Inter, in a Native Corps. 1840, Mar. 25, Inter, and Qr. Mr. (act.). 1842, served in Afghanistan under Gen. Pollock; Jul. 16, Lt. 1843, Jan. 16, Inter, and Qr. Mr. (act.); Jul. n, Inter, and Qr. Mr. (act.), 3rd Cav. 1844, Oct. 31, Inter, and Qr. Mr., 6th N.I. 1846, served in Sutlej campaign and subsequent occupation of Lahore. 1847, Jan. 29 1849, Nov. 26, furlough to Europe on s.c. 1850, Mar. 7, Inter, and Qr. Mr., gth Cav. and Station Staff, Muttra. 1851, Feb. 20 1852, Mar. 15, leave on s.c. to Mussoorie and the hills north of Deyrah, extended to Dec. 15. 1851, May 5, Capt. 1853, Aug. 222 HOUSE OF GORDON. 30, Inter., 6th N.I. 1856, Feb. 9, directed to take charge of the Station Staff Office, Dacca. 1857-8, served through Indian Mutiny; Jun. 6, had a very narrow escape at Allahabad, which the rebels attacked in force that night, killing 14 of 17 offs. of the reg. (Times, 1899, Jan. 17) ; Jul. i, Fort Adj., and Jul. 13, D.A.Q.M.G., Allahabad; Jul. 31, sent by Gen. Neill in command of a party of 50 Fusiliers and 25 Sikhs with two six pounders and a 5j inch mortar manned by six gunners in a steamer to Jajaman to seize the boats in which it was reported Nana Sahib intended to cross the river. The party destroyed several boats, carried off six or eight and returned to Kanhpur the nest day ; Aug. 5, despatched at 4 a.m. in command of a party accompanied by the Subadar Narain Rao, a relative of Nana Sahib, who had carried off his two daughters. Gordon had under him 40 men of the Madras Fusiliers, 25 Sikhs and six gunners in charge of two six pounders and a 5j inch mortar : this expedition was also successful ; Aug. 8, despatched to intercept Nana Sahib's troops and ascertain the number of mutineers at Bithor ; Aug. 12, A.D.C. to Neill ; Aug. 20, sent down the river to destroy some 62 boats belonging to the Oudh rebels to prevent their crossing the river. Gordon's party managed in four days to destroy 35 boats of various sizes (G. B. Malleson's Indian Mutiny, i. 499, 507-8, 517, in. 309-10). He took part in operations at Allahabad and Cawnpore, actions of Meengar- war and Alumbagh, served throughout relief of Lucknow (horse shot) and subsequent defence of the Residency and occupation of the Alumbagh with repulse of the various attacks, and at the final capture of Lucknow ; frequently mentioned in despatches, Bt. of Maj. (1858, Jul. 20) with two clasps and a year's service. 1858, Apr. 12, Judge Advocate Gen., Maj. Gen. Outram's Staff, having acted from Oct. 2, examined all Nana Sahib's papers found at Cawnpore, Outram recommending Gordon for honourable mention and thank- ing him for his services, stated he had given him every assistance (G. W. Forrest's State Papers in Military Dept. India, Lucknow and Cawnpore, I. 15-16, ii. 573). 1858, Jul. 14, sent to Europe on s.c. for three years. 1859, Apr. i, Maj. 1862, Jan. i, Lt. Col. Bengal Inf. 1867, Oct. 18, Bt. Col. 1870 81, in command Cawnpore district. 1874, Col. Bengal Inf. 1879, Aug. 13, Maj. Gen. 1881, May 24, C.B. ; Jul. i, placed on U.S.L. 1882, May 7, Lt. Gen. 1888, Dec. i, Gen. (Hart's A.L., 1840-1900; A.L., 1840 Apr. 29). Eldest son of John, of Cairnbulg, 971 ; b. 1817, Dec. 28, bap. at Rathven, Aberdeensh.; educated Nav. and Mil. Academy, Edinburgh, entered Addis- combe 1835, Aug. 7 ; nominated for H.E.I.C.S. by Rt. Hon. R. C. Fergusson, M.P., on recommendation of E. Collins ; in. 1849, Apr. n, at Prestbury, Mary Madeleine, b. 1827, Jan. i, second dau. of Rev. Dr. Roberts, of Ravingdon, Co. Carlow (G.M., vol. 31, N.S., p. 536) and had Alexander Weston, 237. Arthur Neill, 273, John, 1007, and Sarah Madeleine Sempill, b. 1864, Aug. 6, bap. GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 223 Aug. 29, at Mussoorie. Gordon, who lived after his retirement at Dursley, Gloucestersh., d. 1899, Jan. i, at Wiesbaden (Times, 1899, Jan. 17 ; I.O. Rec.). 990-1- John. 1846, Nov. 26, ist Lt., Montreal Light Inf. (Mil.), and afterwards Capt. (com. in possession of his son, John). Son of Thomas, in Endrig, who went to Virginia; b. 1813, Oct. 30; m. Gertrude Ogden ; and had William Seton, lawyer, New York, and John, Brazilian merchant, now (1912) residing at 22 South Audley St., London. 992. John. 1837, Apr. 28, Cornet, Renfrewsh. Yeo. Cav. (L.G., 1793). 993. John. 1837, Jul. 13, Asst. Surg., R.N. (N.L., 1837 Mar. 48). 994. John. 1841, Oct. 15, Ens., g2nd Ft. 1845, Jul. 4, Lt. ; Sep. 16, exchanged to 65th Ft. 1846, Mar. 1855, Sep., served in Australian Colonies (New Zealand Medal). 1854, Jun. 6, Capt. 1855, Sep. 7, ret. by sale of com. (Hart's A.L., 1842-56; Raikes's York and Lane. Keg., p. 72). Son of George, 544; b. 1821, Jun. 29, at Rothiemurchus. 995. John. 1846, Apr. 22, Capt., 76th or Inverness, Banff, Elgin and Nairn Mil. (Cairnfield, Buckie) (L.G., pt. 2, p. 2302 ; A.L. Mil. and Yeo. Cav., 1850, p. 113, P.R.O.) Possibly laird of Cairnfield (son of Adam, of Cairnfield), who was b. 1805, Sep. 23, and d. 1882, Apr. 19 (Bulloch's Gordons of Cairnfield and Kosicburn). 996- John. 1847, Cadet, H.E.I.C.S. (Bombay) ; Dec. 19, arrived at Bombay; Dec. 29, attached to do duty with z6th N.I. 1848, Apr. 7, Ens., igth N.I. Aug. 10, passed colloquial exam, in Hindustani. 1849, J an -i fin- gaged in operations before Multan, severely wounded at the storming of the city, Jan. 2. 1850, Dec. 3, granted a year's furlough to Europe. 1853, Apr. 15, Staff Off. (act.), Kalapoor. 1855, Jul. 12, Lt. ; Oct. 151859, Fort Adj., Asirgarh. 1857, Gordon raised a body of volunteers there, and thus saved it from a threatened attack by mutineers : The men who formed the garrison belonged to a contingent which speedily asserted its right to a prominent place amongst the mutineers. The Fort Adjutant, distrusting their demeanour, had enlisted some go men from the villagers of the town, and had charged them with the task of watching the behaviour of the Sepoys. These men were known as "Gordon's Volunteers". On Jun. 19, the Europeans of the garrison heard of the mutinies at Nimach and Naserabad. Every precaution was taken by Gordon to relieve the fort by fair means of a portion of its real enemies. One company of the regiment was detached to Burhampur, 12 miles distant. Gordon visited Captain Keetinge, Political Agent for that part of the country, who had fortified a position 14 miles distant from Asigarh. This Company mutinied, marched on Asigarh, in July and was prevented from entering it only by the havildar major of the regiment, whose loyalty had been appealed to not in vain by Gordon. The following morning, the four remaining companies, obeyed, not without murmuring, the order given to them to march out and encamp below the fort, their places within being taken by Gordon's Volunteers. The next day a party of Bhil Infantry, commanded by Lieutenant Birch, surprised 224 HOUSE OF GORDON. and disarmed the Burhampur mutineers. A few hours later that place was reinforced by two companies of the igth Native Infantry, under Captain Blair. The disarming of the Gwalior men outside the fort, a work performed admirably and without bloodshed by Captain Blair and Lieutenant Gordon, completed the necessary measures to ensure the safety of the fortress pending the arrival of Colonel Stuart's column (G. B. Malleson's Indian Mutiny, in. 58-9). 1858, Jun. 21, Commissariat Agent, Asirgarh. 1859, Sep. 27, granted fifteen months furlough to Europe on s.c. (E.I. Reg., 1847-61 ; I.O. Rec.). Second son of Rev. John (1794-1843), vicar of Edwinstowe, and Sarah Matthews, actress; grandson of Rev. George, Dean of Lincoln (1761-1845), and great-grandson of Rev. John, Archdeacon of Lincoln (1725-93)- B. 1827, bap. Jul. 16, at St. Mary Abbott's, Kensington ; educated at Stamford Grammar School and privately ; nominated for H.E.I.C.S., in 1846-7, by Sir R. Jenkins, G.C.B., his widowed mother then living at Cuckney, Notts. ; m. 1855, Mar. i, at Poona, Mary Anne, b. 1829, Dec. 14, dau. of Digby Marsh, and granddaughter of the Archbishop of Armagh ; had John Digby, b. 1855, Dec. 4, student, Inner Temple, 1876, Jan. 15, called to the Bar, 1880, practised before the High Court, Allahabad, N.W. Provinces (Joseph Foster's Men at the Bar); George Henry, /;. 1857, Feb. 21, bap. Dec. 9, at St. Thomas's Cathedral, Bombay, d. there 1858, Jan. 26; and Emily, b. 1858, Oct. 21, bap. Oct. 31, at Asirgarh, in. - Fishburne, banker. Gordon d. 1860, Nov. 15, at Paris; bur. Nov. 22, at Edwinstowe (G. M. Marshall's Edwinstowe Reg., 163, 178 ; lluntly Express, 1907, Oct. 18). His widow d. 1896, Jul. 22. Brother of George Tomline, 600, and Rev. Henry, 637- 997- John. 1847, Sep. 3, Ens., Sand Ft. 1851, Aug. 9, Lt. 1854, Sep. i, Capt. 1855-6, served at siege and fall of Sebastopol from 1855. 1857, served at Cawnpore, thanked by Maj. Gen. Windham, who favourably mentioned his great services voluntarily rendered during the siege, where he was wounded in action, Nov. 28 (G. W. Forrest's State Papers in Mil. Dept., India, i. 386). Lt. East writing to E. Blagden Hall, from Cawnpore, Dec. 5, states (Buck/in Observer, 1912, Apr. 9) that an order came at 10 r.M. to send every man, even if certain death, from this hospital to one three miles in the rear, and to place two men in a palanquin if necessary and the rest in hackerries ; the order we refused as far as our own regiment was concerned to obey, and the officer went back on a bootless errand for a written order from Sir Colin Campbell. Next morning the two field surgeons came down with carriage and ordered us to move all who would not actually die on the way, so away went our poor wounded jolted on hackerries, and their wounds opened and injured. Well, next day or the day after, they were all sent back to their former abode. I kept Isaac and Gordon, but they got so irritable from the constant firing and the enemy's shot and shell, excitement and alarm, that I moved them to the field hospital, thinking they would be quieter and out of fire and as they wished it wanting me to go with GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 225 them, but the next day they were sent back again. The sick and wounded have been cruelly treated, left day and night under fire crowded together, no attention. . . . If any recover, it will be in spite of the treatment they received. Yesterday the 6th [?]... about 10 a fire com- menced from every gun and mortar. I thought the hospital would be shaken down from the concussion. . . . To-day we know that our enemy fled. Gordon was wounded in the foot, which had to be amputated ; mortifica- tion then set in; d. and was bur. 1858, Jan. 8, at Cawnpore (Hart's A.L., 1848-59 ; I.O. Rec.). Tablet on the S. Wall, All Souls' Memorial Ch., Cawn- pore, "to the memory of Captain John Gordon " and others "who fell in the defence of Cawnpore, erected by their brother officers " ; handsome marble monument (by Gaffin, The Quadrant, Regent Street,) erected in Farnham Ch., near Aldershot, in white Carrara marble, elaborately carved, has a large flag, with an inscription. Younger son of Robert Edward George, 1264; b. 1830, at Ashbridge House, Aldershot, bap. Mar. 14. Gordon's nephew, Rev. Edward G. Gordon, vicar of St. John's, Waterloo Road, London, has his portrait painted by Mitchell Innes, of Ayton Castle (to whom Gordon sent a Russian bell, pre- sumably from the Crimea, and who gave it to Gordon's mother). Mrs. Mitchell writes 1858, Mar. 5, from 25 St. James's Place, to Mrs. Mitchell Innes about " that amiable son and most estimable man, Johnny Gordon I have heard him spoken of by old officers at the Military Clubs here in terms of the highest praise. They say his gallantry and self-possession were such that distinction in his profession must have come to him ; that when ordered by an incompetent commanding officer to quit the field, he refused for the honour of British arms to do so, and kept his ground at the head of his companies, who stuck to him." James Bland writes 1864, Jul. 22, from St. Helier's, Jersey, "a kinder or more warm-hearted man . . . never existed ". 998- John. 1848, May 23, Ens., 74th Ft. 1850, May 24, Lt. 1851, Nov. i, mortally wounded at Waterkloof, Kaffir war, by a ball, which passed through both thighs, and lodging in the body of a soldier close by, killed him on the spot : So close was the Kaffir who fired, that Gordon attempted to seize his gun. Next day the party set off for Post Relief, 15 miles distant across the table-land ; unable from the nature of his wounds to bear the motion of a waggon, he was carried on a stretcher the whole distance by the men of his company. His sufferings were very great, though borne with a fortitude only equalled by his courage in the field ; his thirst was insatiable. At the fort a miserable barrack-room with roughly-paved floor and smoke-blackened rafters had heen hastily cleared. After three days of excruciating agony, the broken limbs suddenly mortified, and he was carried off, Nov. 6, in a few hours (W. R. King's Campaigning in Kaffirland, 1851-2, pp. 150-7 ; Hart's A.L., 1849-52). FF 226 HOUSE OF GORDON. Second son of Sir Charles (1793-1842), of Drimnin, who was a son of William, in Minmore, 1407 (Bulloch's Gordons and Smiths at Minmore, 24-6). 999- John. 1848, Jun. 9, Cadet, H.E.I.C.S. (Bombay). 1849, Jul. 9, Ens., ist N.I. 1850, Nov. i, passed in Hindustani. 1852, Sep., Adj. (act.) 2nd Belooch Batn. ; Oct. 28 1858, Adj. 1853, May 4, 2nd in command of the Batn. 1854, Jul. 13, Lt. 1858, Mar. 17 1865, 2nd in command, 1st Reg., Scinde Irregular Horse. 1861, Feb. 18, Capt., Bo. S.C. 1862, Jan. 4, Capt. 1866, Jan. 25, Maj., Scinde Frontier Field Force. 1868, Jun. 9, Maj., Bo. S.C. 1872, on furlough. 1874, Jun. 9, Lt. Col., Bo. S.C., Wing Off., 28th N.I., general duty, Rajkote (E.I. Reg., and I.A.L., 1849-76 ; Hart's A.L., 1849-76). Son of Rev. Charles (1799-1873), min. of Assynt, Sutherlandsh. and Snrah Tyre ; /;. 1831, Feb. 22, educated at Rev. T. H. Marzials's, Lille, F ranee ; entered Addiscombe 1846, Aug. 7; nominated for H.E.I.C.S. by Sir J. W. Hogg on recommendation of F. Mathieson ; d. 1875, Aug. 27, at Dwarka. Brother of D. T., 395, George, 564> and second cousin of John, 981- 1000- John. 1849, Nov. i, H.M. Hon. Corps of Gentlemen at Arms (G.M., vol. 32, N.S., p. 637). 1001. John, Younger. 1852, Mar. 29, Capt., Aberdeensh. Mil. (L.G., pt. 2, p. 1058). A John, the younger was made D.L., Co. Banff, 1846, Apr. 13 (ibid., pt. 2, p. 1569-70). Possibly laird of Cluny and son of John, 947 ; if so, d. s.p. 1878, Mar. 31, his widow (Emily Eliza Steele Pringle) marrying Sir Reginald Cathcart (Bulloch's Gordons of Clnny, 49-53). 1002- John. 1854, Nov. 5, Ens., 93rd Highlrs., previously in ranks, enlisted about 1837, served in Canada and the Crimea (Medal with clasps for Alma (wounded) Balaclava, Sebastopol, and Turkish Medal) where he got his com. The Duke of Sutherland is said to have given him 100 for an officer's outfit. 1855, Apr. 7, Lt. 1857, served in Indian Mutiny, present at relief of Lucknow, operations at Cawnpore, and battle, Dec. 6 ; pursuit of Serai Ghat; passage of the Kala Nuddee, and occupation of Futtehgurh, where he d. of dysentery 1858, Jan. 26, bur. Jan. 27, aged 41 (R. H. Burgoyne's Hist. Records of the g$rd, pp. 166, 384). Son of James (/;. 1782, who is said to have been related to the Achnamoine Gordons), Gartymore, Helmsdale, Sutherlandsh., and Margaret Sutherland who received gratuity of 50 at Gordon's death (W.O., Letters Compass. Fund, P.R.O.). Private James M'Askill, living 1903, at 115, Gallowgate, Aberdeen, who acted as Gordon's servant at Balaclava states " the old soldiers of the regiment always spoke in high terms of Gordon who appears to have been a GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 22/ splendid type of a Christian soldier " (Letter from Capt. Mackay, Aberdeen, 1903, Nov., pub. in The Thin Red Line). Gordon is said to have been enlisted by Robert Gordon, sergeant, 93rd, father of Thomas, 1348, and to have had a brother Adam, an officer in the Confederate army at Wilmington. 1003- John. Mil. Chaplain, King Williamstown, Cape Colony (having enlisted as a private). Son of John, 983; b. 1837, Oct. 13, bap. Nov. 12, at St. Helena; in. Elizabeth Cassel and left a large family. 1004- John. 1860, Jan. 28, Ens., Kincardinesh. (Banchory) and Aberdeensh. (Deeside Highland) Rif. Vols. (L.G., pt. i, p. 561). 1861, Feb. 21, Lt. (ibid., pt. 2, p. 1010). 1879, Feb. i, Capt. (ibid., pt. i, p. 470). 1881, Jul. i, Maj., hon. rank (ibid., pt. 2, p. 189). His fellow Offs. presented him with an illuminated address, Oct. 7, on the completion of 21 years service. 1890, Dec. i, ret., " the mainstay of the company for fully thirty years, and on his retirement the members showed their high appreciation of his long service by presenting him with a handsome gift. Although the Major has retired, he takes a great interest in the company, and is still looked upon as one of their number" (Records $th (Deeside) Highland V.B.G.H., 1898). Son of Donald (1794-1881), postrunner, Banchory, and Janet Grant (1805-81); b. 1832; in. (i) Agnes B. Christie (1833-74), and had three sons, the eldest being Henry Charles, 642; "' (2) Jemima Blaikie (1829-1900), no issue. Gordon, who was agent of the North of Scotland and Town and County Bank, Banchory, for about 34 years, being previously general merchant there, d. 1910, Dec. 9, at Banchory, aged 78. 1005- John. 1863, Jul. 30, Capt.. Aberdeensh. Rif. Vols. (L.G., pt. 4, p. 4040). 1006- John. 1868, Mar. 16, Lt., 23rd Aberdeensh. Rif. Vols. (L.G., pt. 3, p. 1979) ; Jun. 19. Capt. (ibid., pt. 4, p. 3584). 1876, Jan. 19, res. com. (ibid., pt. i, p. 199). Possibly John, of Craigmyle, son of Peter Laing (who took the name of Gordon); brother of Andrew Robertson, 258; "' 1868, Jan. 21, at Aberdeen, Lizzie Harrison, 2nd dau. of Capt. Robert Jamieson, Aberdeen (Times, Jan. 25) and has issue. The Craigmyle family, to whom Peter Laing was not re- lated, was described in Huntly Express by J. M. Bulloch, 1910, Aug. 19, 26, Sep. 2. 1007- John. 1869, Jan. 23, Ens., gth Ft. ; Feb. 17, Sgth Ft. 1871, Oct 28, Lt. 1880, Sep. 9, Capt. 1875, Dec - i 1880, Dec. i and 1881, Jan. i May 24, A.D.C. to Govr. of Madras. 1884, May 21, Bt. Maj. ; served with 2nd Batn., Roy. Irish Fus. in Soudan expedition, present at El Teband Tamai 228 HOUSE OF GORDON. (Medal with clasps, Khedive's Star). 1885, Aug. 12, Maj., Roy. Irish Fus. 1886, Apr. 5, D.A.Q.M.G., Bengal (A.L., 1870 Jul. '87). Son of John, 989; b. 1850, Nov. 5. bap. Nov. 17, at Muttra ; m. 1881, Oct. 22, at Ootacamund, Mary Elizabeth, b. 1859, dau. of Lt. Gen. C. D. Clementson and had John Grenville, 1036. and Mary Constance, m. 1906, Apr. 28, at St. Mark's, Surbiton, Albert Percy, only son of Johannes Meyer, of Parkside, Hampton Wick. Gordon d. 1887, Jun. 14, bur. Jun. 15, at Cherat. Mrs. Gordon ;. (2) Frederick Melville Dobson. 1008- John. 1876, Apr. 19, Sub. Lt. Supy., 3rd Banffsh. Art. Vols. (L.G., pt. 2, p. 2583). 1879, Mar. 5, res. com. (ibid., pt. 3, p. 1877). 1009- John, Junr. 1880, May 19, 2nd Lt., 7th W. Riding of Yorksh. Rif. Vols. (L.G., pt. 4, p. 3073). 1881, Aug. 31, Capt. (ibid., pt. 4, p. 4457) 1886, Jun. 12, res. com. (ibid., pt. 3, p. 2865). 1010- John. 1882, Jun. 10, Lt. Supy., isth Middlesex (Customs and Docks) Rif. Vols. (L.G., pt. 3, p. 2690). 1885, Feb. 28, res. com. (ibid., pt. i, p. 863. . A.L., 1882-5). 1011- John. 1907, Jan 10, 2nd Lt., Fifesh. and Forfarsh. Imp. Yeo. (A.L., 1907 Jan. '08). 1012- John. 1908, Jun. 27, Lt. Col., R.A.M.C. (Territorial), i Sco. Gen. Hosp. (A.L., 1908-9). Son of James; b. 1849, Nov. n, at Keith; M.B., C.M. Abd. 1884; M.D. 1888. Asst. Physician, Roy. Infirmary, Aberdeen (Col. Johnston's Roll of Graduates, Aberdeen Univ., p. 203). 1013. John Alexander. 1894, Apr. 18, 2nd Lt., ist (Ross Highland) Vol. Batn. Seaforth Highlrs., enrolled Private 1882, Nov. 29. 1900, Jun. 20, Lt. 1903, Jul. 4, Capt. 1905, Feb. 8, Maj. ; Jul., ret. (A.L., 1894 Jul. '05). Son of George (b. at Tyrie, who ultimately farmed Whitebog, Cromarty, and who was the son of George (d. 1873), Woodhead of Aberdeen, and his wife Barbara Chessor) ; bank agent at Fortrose ; now at Beaver, Manitoba. 1014- John Anderson. 1848, Sep. 12, Ens., 27th Ft. 1849, ret. by sale of com. (Hart's A. L., 1849-50). 1015- John Andrias Davidson. 1861, Jun. 20, Ens., loist Ft. 1863, Apr. 30, Lt., 4ist N.I. 1865-6, doing duty with the 32nd Punjab Pioneers, served in Bhootan expedition (Indian Medal with clasp). 1870, Jan. 10, 2nd Wing Subaltern 2nd N.I. ; Jun. 5, Capt.; Jul. 29, ist Wing; Oct. 17, Adj. 1879, served in Afghan war. 1881, Jun. 20, Maj. 1885-7, Burmese expedition, 1886, in command of a column which advanced from Minbu, and Jun. 19 at- tacked and captured Ngape, a large village at the foot of the Aeng Pass over the Arakan Yomas, 37 miles west of Minbu ; the climate was found to be so GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 229 terribly unhealthy at that season of the year that it became necessary to aban- don the place, and the garrison retired Aug. I ; mentioned in despatches (L.G., 1887, Sep. 2). 1887, Jun. 29, ret. as Lt. Col. (Lt. Col. William Butler Shaw's 2nd Bengal N.I., p. 87; Hist, of the War in Burma; I.A.L., 1862-1911; I.O. Rec.). Seventh son of Alexander, 204; b. 1844, Dec. 18, bap. 1845, J un - r 3> a * the Episcopal Chapel, Boulogne-sur-Mer ; educated at Rev. E. Day's, Brixton Hill ; nominated for Bengal Inf. by Sir R. Vivian on recommendation of Colonel Wilkinson. 1016- John Anthony. 1824, Oct. 7, Ens., African Col. Corps (L.G., 1694); d. 1825 (A.L., 1825-6). 1017- John Barrett. 1860, Jun. 22, Ens., i3th Essex Rif. Vols. (L.G., pt. 4, p. 2498). 1018- Sir John Bury, 6th bart., of Park. 1 796, Apr. i, Ens., Cold.stream Gds. 1799, served in Holland in the Helder expedition, under the Duke of York and Sir Ralph Abercromby, landing at Helder, Aug. 27, with the King's Colour; Sep. 10, present at the battle of Krobendani, and Sep. 19 at the battle of Schagenburg, carried the King's Colour; Sep. 20, Lt. and Capt. ; Oct. 2, battle of Bergen. 1801, served under Abercrombie in Egypt, landing there Mar. 8; in charge of a Coy. at the battle, Mar. 13, and at Alexandria, Mar. 20, receiving a severe contusion in the left shoulder by the bursting of a shell ; Aug. 22, present at battle westward of Alexandria, under Sir John Hutchinson (Medal). 1806, Nov. 30, ret. 1812, Jan. 24, Cornet, 22nd Light Dgns. ; Apr. 8, serving in Madras; Nov. 5, Lt. 1814, A.D.C. to Conulr. in Chief, Madras. 1820, Jun. 13, Capt., 131)1 Light Dgns. 1822, entered Nizam of Hyderabad's service ; Feb., in command of a force of the Nizam's army at Fort Mohun, which surrendered ; same year, appt. to the command of the Ellichpur Horse (subsequently 5th Nizam's Cav., disbanded 1853), when his appt. as Qr. Mr. of one of the divisions, Nizam's army, was abol- ished. 1826, raised and was appt. ist Comdt., 4th Reg., Nizam's Cav., at Mominabad, which was named the 4th Cav., Hyderabad Contingent, in 1854, the 4th Lancers, Hyderabad Contingent, in 1890, and Gordon's Horse, (3oth Lancers), in 1903. 1834, Jul. 18, Maj. Sir John makes no reference to the raising of this reg. nor to his services under the Nizam of Hyderabad (W.O., Offs. Services, 1829, P.R.O. ; A.L., 1797-1807, 1812-36; L.G., 1812, pp. 196, 485 ; Burton's Hyderabad Contingent. A three-colour picture of a member of the reg. is given in Lovett's Armies of India, p. 46). Second son of Sir John James, 4th bart., of Park, 1046 ; b. 1781, Apr. 5, at Banff; assumed the baronetcy in 1804 ; in. (i) 1798, Jan. 9, Pyne (whom he 230 HOUSE OF GORDON. divorced in 1806), dau. of Hon. Maurice Crosbie, Dean of Limerick, and had a dau.; m. (2) 1815, Sep. 2, at St. George's Ch., Madras, Margaret Erskine, 4th dau. of Richard Campbell of Craigie House, Ayrsh. Sir John d. intest., 1835, Jul. 23, at Madras, monument in St. Mary's Cemetery ; with his death baronetcy became extinct ; after certain administration proceedings, it appears that in 1855, Oct., 24,000 Rs. were paid over to Govt., Madras, as unclaimed; Jun. following, an advertisement appeared (Times) for heirs entitled to his estate. Lady Gordon was granted a pension of 70 from 1835, Jul. 2 4> under warrant dated 1836, Apr. 7, then living at 48 Park Street, Grosvenor Square; '//. (2) 1836, Oct. 25, at St. George's, Hanover Square, Gerhardt Antoine van Barneveld de Meteren (Bulloch's Gordons of Park ; W.O., Certificates, Wid. Compass, and Bounty Warrants, P.R.O.). 1019- Sir John Campbell, 7th Earl of Aberdeen. 1869, Jan. 25, Capt., i8th afterwards 2nd Aberdeensh. Rif. Vols. (L.G., pt. 2, p. 527). 1880, Nov. 17, res. (ibid., pt. 7, p. 5737). 1888, Jan. 14, Hon. Col., ist Aberdeen Art. Vols. (ibid., pt. i, p. 361). Third son of George John James, 5th Earl ; b. 1847, Aug. 3 ; succ. his brother George as 7th Earl, 1870 ; m. at St. George's, Hanover Square, 1877, Nov. 7, Ishbel Maria Marjoribanks, second dau. of Dudley Coutts, ist Baron Tweedmouth, and has with other children, Dudley Gladstone Hamilton, 416- Brother of Hon. James Henry, 803- 1020-1. John Charles Frederick. 1869, Nov. 10, Ens., s8th Ft. 1871, Oct. 28, Lt. 1873, Oct. 3, Lt., Bengal S.C. 1881, served in Mahsud Wa/iri expedition as D.A.Cj.M.G., 2nd column, mentioned in despatches; Nov. 10, Capt., Bengal S.C. 1882, served in Egyptian expedition, Tel-el- Kebir, mentioned in Despatches (Medal with clasp, Bronze Star). 1889, Nov. 10, Maj., I. S.C. 1890, Aug. 9, Lt. Col. 1895, Nov. 10, Lt. Col., I. S.C. 1897, Jul. 31, C.I.E. ; Aug. Sep., took part in the operations on the Samana and in the Kurram Valley (Medal, two clasps). 1897-8, Tirah expedition, operations against the Khani Khel Chamkannis (Despatches, Medal, three clasps). 1899, Nov. 10, Bt. Col. 1902, served in S. African war (Queen's Medal, two clasps); Aug. n, Hon. rank of Col. 1904, Mar. 2, ret. (A.L., 1807-1911). Second son of George Tomline, 600; b. 1849, May 4; m. 1879, Jun. 20, at St. John's Ch., Naini Tal, Grace Hay, b. 1856, Jul. 24, dau. of Fleetwood Williams, C.S.I., and has Huntly Fleetwood, 677, and Debonnaire Beatrice, b. 1895, Oct. 31, bap. Dec. 7 at Jullundur (I.O. Rec.). Col. Gordon appears as the officer on the extreme right of John Charlton's well-known picture, now at Buckingham Palace, of the Indian Contingent in front of St. Paul's at the GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 231 celebration of the sixtieth anniversary of Queen Victoria's accession in which he commanded the deputation of the 6th Bengal Cav., being decorated with C.I.E., 1897, Jul. 31 and Medal; also holds King Edward VII. Coronation Medal. 1022- John Crawford. 1779, Apr. 10 or 20, Ens., 5oth Ft. (L.G.) 1780, May 16 or 30, Lt. (ibid., W.O., Notifications, P.R.O.). 1783, h.p., 88th Ft. (A.L. 1779-1800). Eldest son of Robert, of Florida ; b. 1757. Brother of David, 401, and nephew of John, 893- 1023- John de la Hay. 1906, Aug. 10, Cadet, Roy. Mil. Coll., passed with honours; Aug. ^9, 2nd Lt., Roy. Irish Reg. 1907, Nov. 9, Lt. 1908, Nov. 29, Lt,, Indian Army (A.L., 1906-11). Third son of Alexander Hamilton Miller Haven, of Florida, Co. Down ; b, 1887, Mar. 31. Brother of Alexander Robert Gisborne, 234, and Henry Gisborne, 645, great-great-grand-nephew of John, 893- 1024- John Duff. 1790, Cadet, H.E.I.C.S. (Madras). 1791, Jun n, Ens., N.I. 1793, Sep. 19, Lt. 1796, stationed at Pallamcotta, May 5, offici- ated at the marriage of John King, surg., with Harriet Campbell. 1800, Jun. 17, Capt., Adj. and Batn. (New Oriental Reg., 1800 ; Dodwell and Miles's Indian A.L.} ; d. 1801, Apr. 19, (I.O. Rcc.). 1025- John E. 1891, Jan. 15, Cadet, R.N. 1893, Sep. 15, Mid. 1897, May 15, Supy. Lt. (act.); Sep., res. (N.L. 1891-7). 1026- John Edgar. 1900, Apr. 18, and Lt., Worcester Reg. ; Nov. 24, Lt. 1903, Jan. 3, Lt., W. African Rif. 1904, Oct. 8, Capt. (local rank). 1906, May 19, res. (A.L., 1900 Jul. '06). Fourth son of John, for 40 years manager of the London and Brazilian Bank, whose father James (1809-84) was Provost of Dumfries ; b. 1877, Mar. 20; d. 1906, Nov. n, at Toronto, of pneumonia (Times, Nov. 14; family described by J. M. Bulloch, Dumfries Courier, 1909, Feb. 17). Brother of Robert Norman, 1273. 1027- John Edmund. 1887, May 28, 2nd Lt., ist Forfarsh. Art. Vols. (L.G., pt. 3, p. 2926). 1889, Feb. 16, Lt. (ibid., pt. i, p. 882). r892, Apr. 2, Capt. (ibid., pt. 2, p. 1926). 1893, ^^- 4, res - (ibid., pt. i, p. 614; A.L., 1887-93). Probably fourth son of John (1826-78), spinner, Dundee, and brother of Henry Hoile, 647- 1028- John Edward Hamilton. 1811, Mar. 13, Ens., Sand Ft., pre- viously Ens., ist Somerset Mil. (L.G., 508). 1812, Dec. 3, Lt. (A.L., 1812- 22). 232 HOUSE OF GORDON. Son of John, of Swiney, 920 ; b. 1788; m. 1814, Jan. 29, at St. Ann's Ch., Alderney, Rebecca, dau. of Jean Sanford, Alderney, and had John, b. there 1815, Apr. 12, bap. Apr. 21, d. 1868, Dec. 4; Sophie Marguerite, b. there 1816, May 23, &o/>. May 26, d. 1842, Apr. 23; George Montague, b. 1819, Nov. 7, at Newry, bap. Nov. 14, and McKay, b. 1822, Jun. 30, at Calcutta. Gordon d. 1822, Aug. 28, at Calcutta, aged 34. His widow, who d. 1843, Dec. 13, at Alderney, received pension of 8 from 1822, Aug. 29, the four children were placed on Compass. List at 8 each from Christmas (W.O., Certificates, Wid. Compass, and Bounty Warrants, Abstract of Applns. Compass. List, W.O., Letters, Compass. Fund, P.R.O. ; 1.0. Rec. ; Bulloch's Gordons it: Sutherland, 89-92). 1029- John Ferguson. 1825, Apr. 12, Ens., 3rd Ft. (L.G., 642). 1826, Jan. 28, Lt., unattached h.p., by purchase (ibid., 180) ; May 18, Lt, g2nd Ft. paying the difference (ibid., 1400). 1831, Nov. 25, Capt., unattached h.p., by purchase (ibid., 2456) ; Dec. 2, Capt., 47th Ft., by purchase, paying the differ- ence. 1834, Oct, 15 1836, Mar., served in the Mediterranean. 1838, Mar. 24, Maj. ; Jul. 24 1839, Jun. 6, served in the W. Indies (Hart's A .L., 1826-44 '< W.O., Offs. Services, 1829, P.R.O.). Elder son of John, 960, and Margaret Ballingall, Perth, served her heir 1842, Oct. 31, also served heir to his uncle George Ballingall and to his aunt Elizabeth Ballingall, 1842, Oct. 31; b. 1808, Jul. 31, at Southampton; m. 1833, Feb. 16, at Kingscourt, Ireland, Essy Dyas, dau. of William Philip Ward, of Kingscourt. Gordon d. s.h. 1843, Mar. 16, of yellow fever, at St. Kitts. His widow received pension of 70; d. and bur. at Londonderry shortly before 1855, Mav 10 (W.I)., Certificates, Letters Compass. Fund, P.R.O.). 1030- John Francis. 1840, Cadet, H.E.I.C.S. (Madras). 1841, Jan. 15, arrived at Madras, Jan. 26, appt. to do duty with i2th N.I. ; Mar. 2, Ens., 4th N.I. 1842, Jul. 16, Lt. 1844, Mar. 5, res. in India (.7. Reg., 1841-5), Fifth son of Alexander of Great Myless, Essex, and grandson of Charles, III. of Cluny ; /;. at Terregles, Kirkcudbright, 1822, Jan. 23, bap. May 9; edu- cated at Eton; nominated for H.E.I.C.S. by William Astell on recommenda- tion of J. H. Baker, in 1840, his widowed mother then living at Gt. Myless (LO. Rec.) ; d. in Australia, 1880, May 8. Brother of Charles Henry, 366, and George Augustus, 564 (Bulloch's Gordons of Cluny, 23). 1031- John Francis. 1872, Aug. 14, Qr. Mr., 34th Ft., afterward, the ist Batt. Border Reg., having served in the ranks of that reg. under age 60 days, and then 16 years, 128 days. 1857, served in Indian Mutiny, in- cluding actions with Gwalior contingent and subsequent defence of Cawnpore, GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 233 Nov. a6 Dec. 6 ; operations on Nepaul frontier and in the Trans-Gogra district, 1859, Feb. May (Medal). 1881, Aug. 24, tried by court-martial (Hart's^.L., 1873-82 ; A.L., 1873 Jan. 82). 1032. Lord John Frederick. 1813, entered R.N., "Lame". 1819, passed as Lt, aged 20 (Adm. Lts. Passing Certif., P.R.O.). 1821, Dec. 31, Lt., "Rochfort," Mediterranean Station. 1828, Aug. 6, Comdr. for rank. 1830, Feb., paid off from " Pandora " sloop on return from E. Indies. 1836, Aug. 4, Capt. (John Marshall's Nav. Biog., iv. pt. 2, p. 298 ; N.L., 1821). Third son of George, gth Marquis of Huntly, 518, and Catherine Anne, second dau. and co-heir of Sir Charles Cope, bart., of Brewerne, Oxford ; b. at Aboyne Castle, 1799, Aug. 5. 1836, Oct. 26, Lord of His Majesty's bed- chamber and G.C.H. 1841-52, M.P. for Forfar ; /;/. 1836, Aug. 24, Lady Augusta Fitz Clarence (d. 1865), nat. dau. of King William IV. ; assumed the additional name of Halyburton ; d. s.p. 1878, Sep. 29. 1033. John Frederick Strathearn. 1900, Aug. n, 2nd Lt., Roy. Scots. 1900, served in S. African War ; operations in Cape Colony, Dec. -Mar., 1901 ; Mar. 1902, May 31, operations in Transvaal (Queen's Medal, five clasps) ; Dec. 16, Lt. 1904, Nov. 3, employed with King's African Rif. (A.L., 1900-11). Second son of Sir John James Hood, 1047 ; b. 1882, May 19. 1034- John Glenny. 1823, Cadet, H.E.I.C.S. (Bombay). 1824, Oct. 4, arrived at Madras, Ens., igth N.I. 1826, Jun. 7, granted furlough to Europe on s.c. 1828, Jun. i, returned, appt. to do duty with 7th X.I. 1829, Sep. 2, granted leave on s.c. for twelve months. 1830, Aug. 21, extended lor six months. 1831, Jan. 26, six months extension. 1838, leave on s.c. to Bombay, arrived there from Kalludgie, Feb. 26 ; Apr. 7, granted furlough to Europe on s.c. 1839, Mar. 20, applied unsuccessfully for situation as Orderly Off., at Addiscombe ; Jun. 8. Bt. Capt. ; Oct. 9, removed to 2nd European Reg. as fifth Lt. ; ret. in England (.7. Reg., 1824-41). Son of George, 515; b. 1806, Dec. 30, bap. 1807, Jun. 19, at St. Pancras, Middlesex ; educated at Rev. Dr. Nicholas's, Ealing ; nominated for H.E.I.C.S. by William Taylor Money on recommendation of John Forbes ; d. num. 1875, May 26 (7.0. Rec. ; Croughly Book, 87). 1035- John Grant. 1860, Dec. 28, Ens., Ayrsh. (Girvan) Rif. Vols. (L.G., pt. i, p. 242). 1863, May 30, Lt. (ibid., pt. 3, p. 2971). 1036- John Grenville. 1901, Dec. 4, 2nd Lt., Princess Victoria's Roy. Irish Fus. 1902, May, served in S. African war, operations in Trans- vaal, Orange River Colony, and Cape Colony (Queen's Medal, four clasps). 1906, Sep. 14, Lt. (A.L., 1902-11). Only son of John, 1007; b. 1882, Sep. 15, bap. Sep. 27, at Ootacamund, GG 234 HOUSE OF GORDON. Madras. 1900, Dec. i, served heir to his grand-aunt Catherine Erskine Gordon, who d. 1900, May 3, at Murtle. 1037- John H. 1790, Jan. u, Surg. Mate, R.N., "Bellonia". 1791, Mar. ii, "Salisbury". 1793, Mar. 30, "Victory"; d. 1795 (Adm. Ojfs. appt. by N. Board, P.R.O.). 1038- John Hamilton. 1787, Sep. 24 or Dec. 15, Adj., 6oth Ft. from h.p. (see 1774) Scots Brigade in Holland (L.G., 577; A.L., 1788-90; W.O., Notifications, P.R.O.). Son of John, 1770, Scots Brigade, afterwards of the King of Portugal's service (brother of George, of Gordonbank), will confirmed 1785, Aug. 31, Gordon being executor. Presumably the J. H. Gordon about whom Lord Adam Gordon wrote to Sir Robert Keith, 1783, "as a young man of good family" and asking a place for him under the Empire; Keith was unable to oblige. Lord Adam writes, 1785, May i, he may get "young J .H. Gordon provided for in our own service" (Add. MSS., 35, 534, ff. 113, 266, B.M.) ; d. before 1790, Apr. 13 (L.G., 217). 1039. John Henry. 1841, Dec. 28, Ens., 7gth Ft. 1843, Oct. 6, ret. (Mackenzie's Rec. jgth, 242 ; Henry Stocks Smith's List of Offs,, ygth, 20). 1844, Cadet, H.K.I.C.S. (Bombay). 1845, Jan. 24, Ens., 6th N.I. 1846, Jun. 2, Lt. ; Sep. 10, granted leave to Oct. 31, to go to Poonaon s.c., extended for him to go to Bombay; Dec. 31, granted furlough to Europe on s.c. (E.I. Reg., 1845-8). Second son of Michael Henry, XV. of Abergeldie; bap. 1824, Feb. 3, at Lewisham, Kent; educated at Rev. M. Lindsay's, Baling, and Woolwich ; d. 1848, Apr. 20, at Gettisham, Devonsh. (1.0. Rec. ; G.M., vol. 29, N.S., p. 675 ; House of Gordon, i. (106)). 1040- John Henry. 1853, May 7, Lt., Duke of Lancaster's Own Light Inf. Mil. (L.G., pt. 2, p. 1333). 1855, Jun. 20, Capt. (ibid., pt. 2, p. 2458). 1041. John Henry. 1859, Sep. 16, Paymr., 4th Ft. 1861, res. (Hart's A.L., 1860-2). 1042- John Henry. 1864, Mar. 8, Lt.. Stirlingsh. (Stirling, Dumbar- ton, Clackmannan and Kinross) Mil. (L.G., 1549). 1872, May 3, res. (ibid., pt. 3, p. 2149). One of these three John Henry Gordons was youngest son of Edward, and had Herbert Spencer Compton, 658 (House of Gordon, n. (216), where he is erroneously stated to have served in H.E.I.C.S.). 1043- John Hope. 1878, Apr. 10, 2nd Lt., ist Lanarksh. Rif. Vols. (L.G., pt. 3, p. 2455). 1880, Jan. 7, Lt. ; Mar. 13, Capt. (ibid., pt. i, p. 52, pt. 3, p. 2021). 1892, Jan. 30, ret. as Maj. hon. rank (ibid., pt. i, p. 489; A.L., 1880-92). 1044. John Huntly. 1869, Oct. 9, Ens., 4ist Ft. 1870-1, served in E. GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 235 Indies. 1871, May 31, Lt. 1879, Jul. 4, Capt. 1882, May 23, Maj. (A.L., 1870 Apr. '84). Son of Huntly George, 678; b. 1850, Nov. 24, bap. Dec. 3, at Meerut ; Cheltenham Coll. 1865, Aug. (Reg., 232) and Roy. Mil. Coll. ; d. 1884, Feb. 17, at St. Andrews (W.O., Offs. Services, P.R.O.). 1045- John Hyslop. 1860, Jan. 30, Capt., 5th Essex Rif. Vols. (L.G., Pt- 3. P- 477)- 1863, Sep. res. (ibid., pt. 5, p. 4649). Second son of William, of Culvennan, 1454; b. 1829, Nov. 6; in. 1859, Feb. i, Margaret, dau. of W. Napier, and had iWilliam Fabian (1862-90) and Mary Winifred. Gordon, who was in the service of the Victoria Dock Co., d. 1869, Oct. 19. 1046- Sir John James, 4th bart., of Park. 1765, Dec. 20, Ens., 9th Ft. 1767, Jan. 7, granted six months leave of absence. 1772, tried by Court Martial in Ireland, for having behaved in a way unbecoming to an officer, sentenced "to be suspended from pay and duty for twelve months and to be reprimanded by the commanding officer at the head of the regiment''. The Marquis of Townshend, Lord Lt. of Ireland dissatisfied with the method of the trial and the finding, and " being of opinion that any man who could be guilty of such scandalous behaviour should not have a Commission in His Majesty's army directed the Court Martial to re-assemble and to revise their sentence" ; Jul. 6, the Court decided that "the prisoner is discharged from His Majesty's service, but in consideration of his youth and some favourable circumstances . . . they recommended him for mercy ". Gordon had served four years in the W. Indies without pay ; this fact was urge i (unsuccessfully) in his favour as a reason for his being allowed to receive the value of his Ensigncy and Lieutenancy, which he had purchased, as he would otherwise be reduced to beggary (A.L., 1766-72; Home Office Papers, Ireland, P.R.O., v. 442). Garden of Troup gave him an introduction to Baron Grant de Blairfindy, Col. of the Roy. Legion of France, in which Gordon became a captain, 1774, Mar. (see 1777)- Grant says that Gordon gave him "much trouble and anxiety . . . too much given to drinking, which made him quarrelsome, so that I really could not keep him in my service. I advised him to return to Scotland, and advanced at different times 30 Louis d'Or, which he promised to return. I have never heard from him since. He was an excellent young man, when sober, but extravagant to excess when drunk " (Fraser's Chiefs of Grant, n. 539-540). 1776, Feb. 4, Cadet, H.E.I.C.S. (Bombay). 1777, Nov. 21, Ens., N.I. 1780, Dec. 10, k. at the siege of Bassein, Bombay, where he served as Lt. under Gen. Goddard ; a subscription was raised for his widow as a reward for his gallantry. 236 HOUSE OF GORDON. Elder son of Sir William, 3rd bart., of Park, attainted for Jacobitism ; b. 1749 ; w. 1777, Dec. 26, at Bombay, Hannah, dau. of T. Corner, London, and had John Benjamin (de jure 5th bart.), b. 1779, Sep. r, at Fort St. George, Madras, appears in a " List of Cadets in England " children, dated 1782, Aug. 25, but not in the list of 1783, Dec. 28; Jessie Hannah, b. 1780, Aug. 22, bap. Sep. 25, at Bombay, in. 1808, Mar. 22, Richard Creed, London, and d. before 1832 ; and Sir John Bury, 1018- By will, dated 1778, Aug. 27, at Mamalong, he left certain lands and farms belonging to the estate of Balbithan to which he was entitled on the death of Col. Gordon, of Balbithan, 280, together with an annuity specified in a bond (in the possession of his attorney, James Duff, Sheriff Clerk of Banff, who was to account to Lady Gordon for the moneys paid to him by Sir John James's uncle, Capt. John of Park, 877, an executor and trustee with Col. Gordon, of Balbithan, and Richard Lathom, Madras) and his other property to Lady Gordon for life, subject to any son or daughter enjoying such part of the property during her life, as she should think proper to allow them. She il. 1792, Jan. 28, in Sloane Street, London. 1047. Sir John James Hood. 1849, Aug. 21, Ens., 74th Ft. ; Oct. 5, agth Ft. 1854, Jan. 9, Lt. 1857-9, served in Indian Mutiny, actions of Nasrutpore, Chanda, Ameerpore, Sultanpore, siege and capture of Lucknow, capture of Jugespore, action of Nowadee (Medal with clasps). 1859, Dec. 2, Capt. 1860, Oct. 12, 46th Ft.; Nov. 30, Bt. Maj. 1861, May 29, Capt,, Bengal S.C. 1869, Mar. 23, Bt. Lt. Col.; Aug. 21, Maj., Bengal S.C. 1875, Aug. 21, Lt. Col. Bengal S.C. 1877, Feb. 23, Bt. Col. 1877-8, served in Jowaki expedition, mentioned in despatches (Medal and clasp). 1878-80, served in Afghan war, Brig. Gen., Kuram Field force and Brigade, forcing of the Peiwar Kotal, Zaismusht expedition, assault of Zawa, expedition to Karmana and Malikshai Waziri expedition, despatches (Medal with clasp) 1879, Nov. 10, C.B. 1880, Mar. 121881, Mar. 26, Brig. Gen. 1881, Mar. 27 May 26, Brig. Gen., Mahsud-Waziri expedition, 2nd Column, mentioned in despatches, thanked by Govt. of India, 1882, Nov. 28 1887, Mar. 24, Brig. Gen., Bengal. 1886-7, Burmese expedition, comd. operations from E. frontier district, thanked by Govt. of India, mentioned in despatches (clasp). 1886, Dec. 20, Maj. Gen. 1890, Oct. 8, Asst. Mil. Sec. (Indian affairs), Head Qrs. of army. 1891, Jan 3, Lt. Gen. 1894, Apr. i, Gen. 1897, Jan. i, Member of Council, India. 1898, May 2, K.C.B. 1899, Jan. 12, u.s.l. 1904, May 13, Col., agth Punjabis. 1907, ret. 1908, G.C.B. (A.L. 1850- 1909). Younger son of William, 1440; b. 1832, Jan. 12, wrote a history of the Sikhs, 1904; m. 1871, Feb. i, his cousin Hon. Ella Gordon (b. 1846, Dec. 15, GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 237 d. 1903, Sep. 8), dau. of Lord Gordon of Drumearn ; and had Edward Ian Drumearn, 429, John Frederick Strathearn, 1032, and Randolf Drumearn, b. 1889, Jul. 24, d. Nov. 12, at Edinburgh. Gordon d. at 18, Magdala Crescent, Edinburgh, 1908, Nov. 2. Twin brother of Sir Thomas Edward, 1354 ; Gen. Sir Robert Biddulph writes to Mr. T. E. Toomey, the well-known authority on holders of the Victoria Cross : " There have been other cases of twin brothers in the army, but we believe the case of the two Generals Gordon is quite unique. They were born on the same day, entered the army the same day, and reached the highest rank, that of General, on the same day ". 1048- John Keily (Kelly?). 1901, Dec. 21, and Lt, R.A. 1904, Dec. 21, Lt. (A.L., 1902-10). B. 1883, Mar. 31. 1049- John Lesmoir. 1900, Jan. 26, and Lt., Argyll and Sutherland Highlrs., 3rd Batn. ; Sep. 8, ist Life Gds. ; served in S. African war. 1901, Oct. 2, res. 1904, Sep. ro, Lt., Argyll and Sutherland Highlrs., 3rd Batn. Capt., Reserve Offs. 1911, May, res. (A.L., 1900-11). Elder son of Herbert Spencer Compton, 658; b. 1883, Jan. 26 ; in. 1904, Feb. 18, Kathleen, dau. of Surg. Gen. Henry Edward Rose (House of Gordon, ii. (217)). She appeared in " Philopoena " and "The Collegettes " at the Aldwych Theatre, London, 1909, F"eb. 27, Mar. 10, and now runs the Entente Cordiale Dog Bureau, Regent St., London, being interviewed thereon at length in the London Star, 1910, Sep. 9. 1050. John Lewis Randolph. 1888, Aug. 22, 2nd Lt., Wore. Reg. 1890, Mar. 8, Lt., Dorset Reg. 1891, Jul. 19, I.S.C. 1895, served in Chitral with relief force (Medal with clasp). 1897-8, N.W. frontier of India; Aug. Oct., operations on the Samana and in the Kurram Valley, flying column under Col. Richardson (two clasps) ; Tirah expedition, actions of Chagru Kotal and Dargai, capture of the Sampagha and Arhanga Passes, reconnais- sance of the Saran Sar and actions of Nov. i, operations in the Waran Valley, and action, Nov. 16 (clasp). 1899, Aug. 22, Capt. 1901, Mar. 8, Double Coy. Comdr., i5th Sikhs, a corps raised in 1846 at Ludhiana by Maj. Patrick, 1142, as the Regiment of Ludhiana (A.L., 1888-1911). Third son of John Lewis, West Park, Elgin, Edintore family (House of Gordon, n. (414)); b. 1867, Oct. 27; educated at Glenalmond 1883-5; m - 1902, Oct. 10, Gwendoline Seale Pearson, b. 1881, Oct. 21, and has Agnes Mary, b. 1902, Jul. 8, bap. Sep. 9, at Holy Trinity Ch., Murree, Joyce Gwendoline, b. 1904, Dec. 29, bap. 1905, Jan. 26, at Multan, and a dau. b. 1908, Nov. 5, at Nowshera, N.W.P. Brother of Ronald Steuart, 1280- 1051- John Maxwell. 1879, Nov. 26, and Lt., Ayrsh. and Wigtown Mil. (L.G., pt. 7, p. 6752). 1884, May 14, Lt., i2th Lrs. 1890, Sep. 15, 238 HOUSE OF GORDON. Capt. 1896, Jun. 3, ret. (ibid., pt. 3, p. 3246). Served in S. African War, Adj., 6gth Batn. Imp. Yeo., 1900, Mar. 1901, Feb., operations in Transvaal, Nov. 30 1901, Feb., despatches (Queen's Medal, three clasps, promoted Maj., Reserve of Offs.). 1902, May 7, Maj., Montgomerysh. Imp. Yeo., 2nd Comdt. (A.L., 1880-1906). Only son of John Taylor (1801-84), of Nethermuir, Aberdeenshire, and Bonnyton, Ayrshire; b. 1862, July 8; educated at Eton; partner in George Taylor & Co., coal masters, Annbank, Ayrshire, and in Bell, Rannie & Co., wine merchants, Edinburgh ; " a popular personage on race courses, especially in the north " (Field, 1909, Jan. 23), registering his colours (tartan and yellow cap) in 1889; member of the National Hunt Committee; sometimes rode his own horses, the Badminton Mag. (1907, Oct.) giving his picture on " McCrankie " ; won the Grand National, 1894, with " Leybourne " (Arthur Nightingale up). M. 1891, at Terperley, Cheshire, Mary, dau. of George Daglish, of Kockmount, Lancashire, and had John Hector Maxwell, b. 1900, Sep. 26 ; and a dau. b. 1892. Gordon d. 1909, Jan. 17, after a short illness at Sunnyside, Princes Park, Liverpool, bur. at Bunbury Church, Cheshire; will proved for 34,101. 1052- John Miller. 1904, May 23, Surg., R.N., Nav. Hosp., Plymouth. M.B. Glasgow, 1902, Jul. 17 (N.L., 1904-10). 1053. John Orford. 1783, Jan. 21 or Jun. 12, Ens., 47th Ft. (L.G., 412). 1783, h.p. 1794, Aug. 29, or 1795, Feb. 26, Lt. i2oth Ft. (ibid., 198); Aug. i, Lt., 78th Ft., 2nd Batn. (ibid., 790); Dec. 30, or 1796, Jan. 2, Lt., Roy. Garr. Batn. (ibid., 8 ; A.L., 1795-8). Called John Orfoid in L.G., John in A.L. Perhaps a relation of Sir Orford Gordon, 9th bart. of Embo, 1122- D. 1798 (W.O., A.L., P.R.O., MS. note). 1054- John P. 1796, Dec. 22, Ens., gth Downsh. Mil. (List of Offs. Irish Mil. Establishment, 1797-9). J 799> Feb. 21, Ens., ist Ft., ist Batn. 1800, Aug. 22, Lt. 1804, Oct. 3, Bt. Capt. 1805, Feb. 19, Capt. 1806, serving in Madras. 1810, serving at Masulipatam. 1814, Jun. 4, Bt. Maj. (L.G., 1816, p. 1275). 1818, ret. (A.L., 1800-19). Son of Thomas Knox, of the Ballinteggart family, Chief Justice of South Carolina; d. before 1825, Jun. 3; mentioned in will of his sister Grace as "treasurer, Co. Down" (Huntly Express, 1909, Oct. 8). Brother of Arthur, 268, nephew of John, 893- Called John in A.L., 1800, George, in A.L., 1801-5, indexed as G. P., A.L., 1806-14. 1055- John P[olson ?] 1811, Jan. 3, Ens., 87th, Ft. 1813, Aug. 5, Lt. 1816, Mar. 21, h.p., 7ist Ft. (A.L., 1812-25). Son of Robert, Achness, and his third wife, Barbara Poison; b. 1793, GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 239 Sep, 26; m. 1819, Jun. 12, at Achany, Anne Purvis, b. 1808, Jun. 24, youngest dau. of William Munro, V. of Achany and had Catherine, b. 1820, Mar. 21, at Blarich, bap. Apr. n, d. unm. 1891, Elizabeth Jane, b. 1822, Jan. 27, bap. Feb. 15, at Lairg, m. in Canada, her cousin William Patrick Ross, and Georgina Munro, b. 1823, Jul. 27, bap. Aug. 12, at Lairg, m. Donald Eraser, Tain. Gordon d. 1824, May 29, of consumption at the Lairg Cottage, near Tain (S.M., vol. 15, p. 128), bur. there Jun. i. His widow (d. 1879) received pension of 40 under warrant dated 1824, Oct. 5, children placed on Compass. List at 10 each from Christmas (W.O., Wid. Warrants Bks., Abstract of Applns. Compass. List, P.R.O. ; Alexander Mackenzie's Munro of Faults, 478). Brother of George, 524, William, 1408, half brother of Alexander, 185, Robert, 1207, and Rupert Daniel, 1282. 1056- John Patrick. 1883, Sep. 5, Capt., Banffsh. (Keith) Rif. Vols. (L.G., pt. 5, p. 4361 ; A.L., 1880 Jan. '84). Second son of John, of Cairnfield ; b. 1857, Feb. ; educated at Merchiston ; succeeded to Cairnfield, 1882 ; m. 1878, Mar. 6, Mary, fifth dau. of William Rose, of Sheriffston, Elgin; left an only son, John Stewart, b. 1880, Aug. 15 (Bulloch's Gordons of Cairnfield and Rosieburn). 1057- John Ponsonby. 1822, Jan. 17, Ens., Sgth Ft. (L.G., 235), 1826, Aug. 15, Lt., h.p. unat. (ibid., 2017) on account of ill-health. 1823-8, living in France and England. 1828, " incapable of serving, from nervous debility, brought on from a severe fever while serving in India " (W.O., Offs. Services, 1828, P.R.O. ; Hart's A.L., 1840-68). Third son of Archibald, 260; b. 1801 ; d. 1866, Dec. 12. 1058-9- John Robert. 1812, Feb. 18, Cornet, 7th Light Dn. Gds. (L.G., 313). 1813, Sep. 15, Lt. (ibid., 1890). 1815, served at Waterloo (Medal), wounded Jun. 15. 1816, Dec. 26, Capt. (ibid., 2466). 1824, ret. (A.L., 1813-25; G.M., vol. 85^ pt. i, p. 631; Dalton's Waterloo Roll Call, 2nd edit., pp. 65, 67). Son of John (1774-1834), of Wincombe Park, Wilts; b. 1795; a - l & 2 4t Sep. 20, at Plymouth, aged 29 (G.M., vol. 94, pt. 2, p. 382). Nephew of William, 1426- 1060- John Rolfe. 1811, Feb. 12, Cornet, ist Dgn. Gds. (L.G., p. 256). 1812, Oct. 20, Lt. (ibid., 2100). 1813, Jul. 15, Lt., 4th Dgns. (ibid., 1412). 1815, Feb. 9, Lt., i8th Hussars (ibid., 280); Mar., embarked for Flanders; served at Waterloo, had two horses shot under him, present at actions Jun. 16, 17 (Col. Harold Malet's iSth Hussars, 103, 117, 147-8, 150). 1816, ret. (A.L., 1812-7; Dalton's Waterloo Roll Call, 2nd edit., pp. 90, 92). Younger son of Alexander (d. 1823), and grandson of George, founder of 240 HOUSE OF GORDON. the well-known London gin distillery; b. 1789; after retiring, settled in France, where he was a close friend, at Montpellier, of Charles Pinckney Sumner, the American publicist (Edward L. Pierce's Memoirs of Sumner, in. 574-6, iv. 264). He had a son John Richard, who married Marie Chambeau, stepdaughter of the famous naturalist, Charles Frederic Martins, and who had a son Dr. Charles Henri Gabriel Gordon-Martins, now practising at St. George's d'Orques, Herault. Gordon d. at Montpellier, 1863 (J. M. Bulloch in Banffslrire Advertiser, 1910, Nov. 16). Uncle of Alfred Ernest, 240, Francis Alexander, 449, and William Henry, 1500- 1061- John S. 1892, Mar. 5, 2nd Lt., 2nd Angus Vol. Batn. (late 2nd Forfarsh.) Roy. Highlrs. 1894, Feb. 17, Lt. (A.L., 1895-1902, Oct ). 1062- John Salmon. 1844, Jul. 30, Ens., g6th Ft. 1846, Mar. 20, Lt. 1855, Aug. 31, Capt. 93rd Ft. 1856, Nov. 10, h.p. on reduction. 1857, Aug. 7, 3rd Ft. 1867, ret. (A.L., 1845-68). Fifth son of William, 1437; b. 1824, Mar. 5 ; Mar. Coll., Abd., 1834-41 ; ni. 1849, Jan. 22, at Hackney, Frances Charlotte (d. 1906, Jul. 27, at Streatham), third dau. of Rev. John Mclntyre, St. James's, Jamaica ; d. s.p. 1880 (House of Gordon, n. (323)). 1063- John Thomson. 1860, Jun. 22, Capt., ist City of Edinburgh Rif. Vols. (L.G., pt. 3, p. 2402). 1862, Nov. 8, res. (ibid., pt. 6, pp. 5346, 5938). Only son of Dr. John (1786-1818), the distinguished anatomist, Edin., who was the seventh son of John, of Edintore (House of Gordon, n. (408)- (411)) ; b. 1815 (?) ; sheriff-depute of Aberdeen, 1847, a d of Edinburgh, 1848 ; m. Mary Wilson, second dau. of " Christopher North," and had four sons, including Andrew Rutherford, 251, and a dau. Gordon d. 1865, Sep. 2, at Thury Harcourt, near Caen, Normandy. Nephew of Thomas, 1335- 1064. John William. 1777, Jun. 28, Cadet, R.A. 1779, Feb. 22, and Lt. 1780, May 15, k. by an explosion at Charlestown, America (List of Off s. R.A., 16). 1065- John William. 1818, Cadet, H.E.I.C.S. (Bombay). 1820, Aug. 13, Lt., N.I. 1826, Jun. 28, Asst. Revenue Dept., and Topographical Survey of Guzerat. 1822, Aug. 19, Asst., rst class Surveyor in the Deccan. 1823, Oct. 25, res. this position on appt. as Adj. (act.), ist extra Batn. 1824, Sep. 4, Adj., 2nd extra Batn. 1827, Apr. 26, granted six months leave to Calcutta ; extended for three months ; Dec. i, placed at disposal of Resident at Hydera- bad. 1831, attached as Adj., to 4th Cav., Nizam's army (a reg. raised by Sir John Bury, 1018, in 1826). 1832, Jul., in temporary command, described "a capital horseman". 1833, Apr. 29, arrived at the Presidency, as a GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 24! candidate for the command of the Nizam's 5th Cav., for which he was repre- sented to be particularly fit ; Dec. 20, Capt. ; the Govr. Gen. on the ground of Gordon's comparatively short period of service in the army and of his having only just attained the rank of Captain, objected to his being appointed and, 1834, Oct., selected an officer who had been 26 years in the service and upwards of n years a Captain. 1835, Nov. 2, nominated to the command of the Nizam's Cav., possibly succeeding Sir John Bury, 1018, who d. in Jul. Gordon d. 1839, Jul. 23, on the Neilgherries, bur. Jul. 24, at Ootacamund ; tombstone erected " as a mark of esteem and regard by many friends in the Bombay and Nizam's Services" described "Commandant of His Highness the Nizam's 3rd Regiment of Light Cavalry" (./. Reg., 1819-40; Capt., Burton's Hyderabad Contingent). Son of George, and Sophia; b. 1804, Feb. n, bap. 1805, fun. 21, at Hardingstone, Northampton ; educated at Mr. Cornfield's, Northampton, and at Addiscombe ; nominated for H.E.I.C.S. by Rt. Hon. George Canning on recommendation of his uncle Sir Robert Gardiner, K.C.B. (I.O. Rcc.). 1066- Sir John William. 1833, Dec. i, 2 nd Lt., R.E. 1837, Jan. 10, ist Lt. ; spent some of his early service in N. America. 1845, Jul. 12, Capt., going out shortly afterwards for six years to Bermuda, to begin defence work ; " no one ever saw so much labour got out of working parties of soldiers or convicts as Gordon did and that without a harsh word ". 1854, went out to the Crimean war as fifth in seniority of the R.E ; by Nov. was commanding Royal Engineers of the exped. ; Sep. 20, pursuit at Alma; Sep. 26, at Balac- lava; Nov. 5, at Inkerman ; Oct. 17 -1855, Sep. 8, took leading part in the siege of Sebastopol. The Allies' operations were divided into three, Gordon's attack being from the extreme right, which is minutely described in the Illustrated London News, 1854, Nov. n. Chesney says that " England soon rang with Gordon of Gordon's Battery " : He never left his trenches when a bombardment was in progress, and on one such occasion at least was seen walking on still in his sleep, when three long nights under fire had at last vanquished the powers of his watchful eyes. Among the Naval Brigade [from the " Terrible " and " Beagle "] he was especially beloved for his undaunted endurance and his presence was never unwelcome, even when the tall form which he disdained to hide drew the enemies' bullets, an effect which his visits often produced, so as to csuse the tars to name him " Old Fireworks," a soubriquet he enjoyed among them throughout the siege (Charles Cornwallis Chesney's Essays on Modern Military Biography). 1855, Mar. 22, severely wounded a bullet passing through the lower part of his right arm and another being received in the shoulder while re- pelling the sortie on the Waronzoff Ridge. " Of colossal height, he was observed on the top of the parapet of the advance parallel and mortar battery, HH 242 HOUSE OF GORDON. with no better defence than a swish, whipping the Russians from the works " (Connolly's Sappers and Miners, vol. n.). Lord Raglan writes of him to Lord Panmure, Mar. 24, as "a most valuable officer; is wounded in two places in the arm, but I found him yesterday cheerful and pretty well, and he reckons upon a speedy recovery. He was leading the troops forward when he was struck"; Apr. 24, Lt. Col.; May 24, "he was able to command his depart- ment in the Kertch expedition," on the difficulties of which he wrote an able report (Panmure Papers, i. 119, 205); Jun. 29, Col. " His iron frame," says Chesney, " gave way at last to the effects of the wounds and he was absent on enforced sick leave when the great fortress fell [Sep. 8], to the overthrow of which he had contributed more than any individual soldier of the Allied Armies" (Medal, three clasps, Bts. of Maj., Lt. Col., and Col., C.B., Off. of the Legion of Honour, Sardinian and Turkish Medal, and 3rd Class of the Medjidie). He was next appointed to command the R.E. of the Southern District when the works for the defence of Portsmouth had recently been begun. His command here was interrupted by his having to go to Canada on the occasion of the Trent Affair, 1861, Nov.-Dec. 1866, Aug. 3, Maj. Gen. 1868, Mar. 28, K.C.B. 1869, Jun. i, Insp. Gen., R.E. (A.L., King- lake's Crimea, 6th edit., xin. p. 93 ; Chesney's Essays in Mil. Biog., 154-62 ; D.N.B. ; Illustrated London News, 1854, Nov. u ; Proceedings of the Institute of Civil Engineers, xxix. 319-21, xxxi. 241-5). Elder son of Thomas, of Harperfield, Lanarkshire, 1327i who was the younger son of Dr. John Gordon Gumming, of Pitlurg ; b. 1814, Nov. 4, at Carfin, Lanarkshire; educated privately at Bexley ; D.L. Lanarkshire, 1864, Sep. i. 1870, Feb. 8, committed suicide at the house of his brother-in-law, Lt. Col. Hutchinson, Golfston, Westward Ho! Devon, which he was visiting with " Chinese " Gordon. " He was a man of great height and strength and careless of danger. His earnest religious conviction governed his whole conduct, though his warmth of feeling was hidden under a cold exterior." Chesney says " he was in strength a giant, in modesty a maiden, in humility a child ". A full length portrait of Gordon by C. H. Lutyens hangs in the headquarters mess of the R.E. at Chatham. Succeeded in Harperfield by his sister Amelia, wife of Lt. Col. F. J. T. Hutchinson, 1870. Nephew of John Gordon-Cumming-Skene, 1536- 1067- John Wilson. 1906, Apr. 28, 2nd Lt., 6th Vol. Batn. (late ist Banffsh.) Gordon Highlrs. (A.L., 1906 Jan. '08). Son of James, Insp. of Poor, Rathven, served his heir 1897, Dec, 14, and grandson of James, Clashterim, Insp. of Poor, Rathven. 1068- John Wood. 1874, May 16, Sub. Lt., E. Middlesex Mil. (L.G., GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 243 pt. 3, p. 2622). 1874, May 16, Lt. (ibid., pt. 4, p. 4771). 1875, Nov - 2 > Lt., 59th Ft. 1878, May 9, Lt., Bombay S.C. 1880, served in Afghan war, took part in march from Quetta to Kandahar with force under Gen. Phayne. i88r, Feb. 21885, Ad J- l882 ' win & Off -> l6th Bombay N.I. 1884, Aug. 2, Station Staff Off., Lt., jrd Class S.C. 1885, Jul. 121887, Dec., Adj., Sind. Rif. Vols. 1886, Nov. 20, Capt., S.C. 1888, Apr. 20, Wing Comdr., i-jth N.I. 1895, Nov. 20, Maj. ; Dec. 3, ret. (Hart's A.L., 1876-1901 ; A.L., 1876- 1900). Son of Rev. Dr. Cosmo Reid (1834-1907), M.A. Edin. 1859, Rector of Chetwynd, Newport, Salop, whose family came from Gordon Bush, Suther- land, and who married Emma Smith; b. 1855, Jul. 21, in. 1881, Jun. 30, at Christ Ch., Paddington, Florence (b. 1853, Feb. 2), dau. of William Bishop, 20 Craven Hill, and had Evelyn Russell, b. 1883, May 24, bap. Jun. 30, at St. Mary's, Poona, Winifred Griffith Russell, b. 1884, Nov. 29 and Margaret McLeod, b. 1886, Apr. 20, bap. May 24, at Karachi (I.O. Rcc.). Gordon tl. 1900, Aug. 13, at Winsham, Chard, Somerset, aged 45 (Times, Aug. 17) leaving three daus. 1069- Joseph. 1689, raised and maintained a Coy. at his own ex- pense at the siege of Derry ; attainted by King James for having been in arms against him under King William. Dr. King, Bishop of Londonderry, describes him (The State of the Protestants in Ireland, 1691, p. 521), as " Lt. Col., of Co. Tyrone". Gordon sent the following petition to the Lords Justices and Council of Ireland, dating it Royal Hospital, 1722, Dec. 18 (Lord Lien- tenant's Petitions, Irish, P.R.O., Carton 233, No. 4193). Your Petitr before the late Revolution in this Kingdom Raised a Company of Men for the Service of his Late Majes'y King William of Glorious Memory in the Regiment Comanded by Doctr George Walker (Afterwards Governr of Londonderry) ; That yor Petit' Sustained very Great Losses before the Siege of Derry, and was at Great Charges in Raising the Said Com- pany, in Arming them, Giveing them Mony as Pay, and otherwise haveing Seaventy men in the Same, and afterwards Comanded to Derry, where yor Petit' Continued Dureing the Siege, and Behaved himself as was becoming, and after the Said Siege had a Comission in the same Regim* under Collo Robert White, who soon Dying the Regirn* \vas afterward Comanded by Collo John Earlfield wherein yor Petitr still served till the same was Broke all which appears by his Commission and Certificates. That, now yor Petitr by Misfortunes and Crosses is reduced to very low Circumstances haveing a Wife and small familly of children and Nothing to sustain himself or them. That yor Petitr applied himself to the Goveres o f his Majesties Royall Hospitall for Re- liefe for the sustenance of himselfe and familly, who Determined yor Petif not to be within the rules thereof, as apperes by their order hereto anexed. May it therefore Please yor Excellcies & Lordships to take yor Petitrs Case into yor Con- sideration, and out of yor great Goodness & Charity, Order him Such Concordation for the 244 HOUSE OF GORDON. reliefe of himself and Poor family, as yor ExcelU'" and Lordships in yor Great Wisdoms shall think fit. The Committee of the Governors of Kilmainham decided, 1722, Dec. 18, that Gordon was " a great object of charity, but do not think fit to relieve him in the Hospital he not appearing to be properly within the rules thereof " ; d. 1752, Feb. 23, at the Roy. Hosp., Dublin, aged between 90 and 100, described Captain; "an invalid officer" (S.M., vol. 14, p. 101). 1070- Joseph. 1784, Lt, wrote from Steyer two letters in French, to Sir Robert Murray Keith, Ambassador at Vienna, dated Jan. 16, and Apr. 23, refers to his cousins in Scotland (Add. MSS., 35,531, f- 29,242, B.M.). Perhaps a son of Capt. Charles and Rachel, of Abergeldie, and owner of Birkhall (House of Gordon, i. (94)), who m. Elizabeth, dau. of James Gordon, of Tillifour, and sister of James, of Auchlyne, 705- Joseph Gordon of Birk- hall's grand-nephews, Sir Charles, 306, and William, 1410, were constant correspondents of Keith. 1071- Joseph. 1795, Mar. 25 or Jan. 6, Cornet, zsth Light Dgns. ; Nov. 21, Adj. (L.G., 569, 1225). 1796, Feb. 23, Lt., 2ist Light Dgns. (ibid., 199). 1803, Jun. 25 or Aug. 16, Capt., 22nd Light Dgns. (ibid., 1027). 1814, Jun. 4, Bt. Maj. (ibid., 1183). 1816, ret. [?] (A.L., 1796-1817). 1). 1815, bur. Oct. n, tombstone in St. Mary's Cemetery, Madras; his youngest dau. Mary Farrell, Mysore State, d. 1814, Apr. 20, aged 20. 1072. Joseph. 1801-8 Capt., afterwards Maj., Nizam of Hyderabad's Service (Capt. Button's Hyderabad Contingent; List of Off s. not of British or H.E.I.C. Services). Elder son of William, 1399 ; b. 1776, in India, presumably at Pondicherry ; possibly educated in England ; probably employed in a merchant's office ; living at Vepery 1799, described as "with Mr. John de Frees," also in 1800, "a writer"; in. 1807, Oct. 29, by the Resident at Hyderabad, Marguerite Josephine Augustine Boutet, aged 23, native of Pondicherry, his brother Edward, 423, being a witness ; d. intest. 1808, Mar. 5, at Madras ; adminis- tration of his estate granted (Nov. 16) to his brother. His widow m. 1817, Apr. n, Edward Gordon (7.O. Rcc.). 1073- Joseph. 1803, Aug. 6, Ens., Edinburgh Highland Vols. (L.G., 959)- Probably son of John, of Carroll, to which estate Joseph (W.S. 1804) succeeded in 1807; the latter d. 1855, March 7: see Joseph Gordon, 1079 (Bulloch's Gordons of Invergordon, 109-116). 1074- Joseph. 1803, Oct. 6, Lt., West Gilling Vols. (L.G., 1356). 1075. Joseph. 1808, Dec. 31, Capt., N. Riding ot Yorksh. Mil., and Reg. (L.G., 1810, p. 191). GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 245 1076- Joseph. 1809, Mar. 23, Capt., Edinburgh Mil. (L.G., 624). Probably the same as 1073- 1077- Joseph. 1892, Aug. 17, Serg. Maj., Roy. Irish Rif., having served under age one year, 273 days, in ranks 15 years, 20 days. 1897, Aug. 20, ret. on pension (A.L., 1892-1911). 1078- Joseph Cranmer. 1798, May 15, Ens., Bedfordsh. Mil. (L.G., 523). 1803, Jun. 23, Lt., W. Essex Mil. (ibid., 924). 1809, Apr. 25, Lt., ist Essex Mil. (ibid., 763). Probably the Lt. Gordon, ist Essex Mil., wounded 1813, Jan. 22, in an engagement at Swan Creek, near Brown's Town, the settlement of the Brave Wyandots, Michigan (G.M., vol. 83, pt. i, p. 576). Perhaps a relative of Henry Cranmer, 643- 1079- Joseph Gordon. 1884, Apr. 30, Lt., 3rd Glamorgansh. (Swansea) Rif. Vols. (L.G., pt. 2, p. 1932). 1886, May 22, Capt. (ibid, pt. 3, p. 2455). 1889, Dec. 14, res. on leaving Glamorgan (ibid., pt. 6, p. 7206, A.L., 1884-9). Only son of Lewis Dunbar Brodie, C.E., the inventor of "Gordon's formulae, '' who was fourth son of Joseph, W.S., of Carroll (1073 ?) ; b. 1851. Nov. 3; connected with mining enterprises in Wales; J.P. for Glamorgan, shire, 1897 (Bulloch's Gordons of Invergordon, 121). 1080. Joseph Maria. 1875, Aug. 19, Lt., R. A. 1879, res. 1882, Sep., Maj. Comdg., S. Australian Art., which he raised. 1888, Feb. -Mar., Comdt., act. with temp, rank of Col., during Brig. Gen. Owen's absence on leave prior to his final retirement. 1892, A.D.C. to the Earl of Kintore ; Inspector, Warlike Stores, London. 1893, Aug. 2, Comdt., S. Australian Military Forces. 1895, Col. 1898, Jul. i, Insp. of Mil. Stores for the Australian Colonies. 1900, took part with the S. Australian contingent in S. African war (Queen's Medal, three clasps); 1900, C.B., Dec. 10, Brig. Gen. 1902-5, Comdr., Military Forces, Victoria (Philip Mennell's Die. of Australian Biog. ; A.L.; Who's Who). Fifth son of Carlos Pedro (1814-97), of Wardhouse and Kildrummy ; b. 1856, Mar. 18 ; educated at the Oratory, Edgbaston, and at Beaumont, Windsor; delivered a lecture on the Federal Defence of Australia (R.U.S. Inst. your.,xi,u. 128); m. 1892, Eileen (d. 1910, Aug. 18, at Melbourne), dau. of Edward FitzGerald of Castlemaine, Victoria; and has Carlos and Eileen. Brother of Carlos Pedro, 288- Cousin of Alejandro, 1646, Alvaro, 1671, Francisco, 1763, Jose, 1778, Juan, 1781- 1081- Rev. Julius. 1899, Chaplain, Queenstown, Cape of Good Hope, Rif. Vols., served in S. African war (Queen's Medal, clasp) (A.L., 1906). Sixth son of George (1815-87), of Donavourd, Perthshire, and his second wife Frances Elizabeth Gumprecht ; b. 1863 ; M.A. Edin. 1886; ord. 1891 246 HOUSE OF GORDON. curate of Queenstown and chaplain of Tennyson settlement, Cape Colony, 1889-92; curate of King William's Town, 1892-4; rector of Queenstown, 1894-1906 ; rector of Parktown, Johannesburg, 1906 ; m. Mary Noel, dau. of Hon. Sir J. D. Barry (Bulloch's Gordons in Forfarshire, p. 29). Brother of Herbert, 657- 1081a. L. R. 1879, Lt., Pietermaritzburg Rifles; Medal without bar, sold at Sotheby's, 1912, Jun. 7. 1082. Laurie Algernon Percy. 1880, Apr. 6, Lt., Bangalore Rif. Vols. (Bengal, A.L., 1880-1). Second son of Philip Brodie, 1161; b. 1856, Jan. 16, bap. Jun. 4; m. 1881, Jul. 19, at Bangalore, Alice, b. 1861, dau. of A. Haslar, and has Sybil Edith Cameron, b. 1882, Apr. 18, bap. May 27, at Vepery, m. 1903, Dec. 23, at Trinity Ch., Yercand, Arthur, b. 1873, youngest son of Samuel Gifford, Clifton, Bristol, Asst. Mine Supt., Kolar, Mysore Province ; Kathleen Alice, b. 1884, Jun. 17, bap. Jul. 30, at Coimbatore, m. Smidt, India Telegraph Dept. ; Doris Pearl, b. 1889, Sep. 27, bap. Dec. 12, d. Dec. 29, and Eustace Philip Brodie, b. 1892, Apr. 22, bap. May 19, d. May 20. Gordon is a solicitor at Madras (I.O. Kec.). 1083. Lawrence Christian. 1883, Feb. 14, Lt., R.A. 1886-7, served in Burmese expedition. 1891, served in Miranzai expeditions (ist and 2nd). 1892, Mar. 3, Capt. 1896, Sep. 3, seconded for service with a native mountain battery in India. 1897-8, took part in operations on N.W. Frontier of India, with Tochi field force, operations on the Samana Range, action of the Ublan Pass, also with Tirah expedition force. 1901, Sep. 13, Maj. 1905, with 86th Coy. (H.B.) Multan (A.L., and I.A.L., 1883-1911). Second son of Edward Charles Acheson, 427. b- 1862, Jul. 6, at Con- stantinople ; ;;;. Marie Madeleine and has Lawrence Lee, b. 1897, Aug. 18, bap. 1898, Jul, 30, at Sts. Michael and Joseph R.C. Ch., Simla. 1084- Lawrence George Frank. 1883, Aug. i, ist Lt., R.A. 1886, Sep. 201908, Apr. 13, A.D.C. to Viceroy, India. 1893, Jan. 10, Capt. 1899 1902, served in S. African war. 1900, Feb. 13, Maj. and Lt. Col.; relief of Ladysmith including operations on Tugela Heights, Feb. 22-7, and action at Pieters Hill; operations in Natal, Mar. -Jun. including action at Laing's Nek, Jun. 6-9; operations in Transvaal E. of Pretoria, Aug.-Nov. 39, including actions at Belfast, Aug. 26-7, Leydenburg, Sep. 5-8; Nov. 29, D.S.O. ; operations in Transvaal, Nov. 30 1901, Jun.; Dec. 1902, Nov., operations in Orange River Colony, 1902, May (Queen's Medal, four clasps, King's Medal, two clasps) (A.L., 1883-1911). Elder son of Hon. George Grant, 570 ; b. 1864, May 21 ; m. 1895, Oct. i, GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 247 Florence Juliette, dau. of C. A. Walters and widow of Alexander McHinch, C.I.E., and has Thelma Esme Florence, b. 1900, Jan. 3, bap. Feb. 3, at Christ Ch., Mhow. 1085- Lawrie. 1892, Jun. 8, 2nd Lt, Nilgiri Rif. Vols. 1893, Jun. 20, Lt. 1894, Jan. i, Supy. List. 1906, Jan. i, Lt., unat. list (I.A.L., 1892 Oct. '99). 1086- Leonard. 1875, Feb. 3, Sub. Lt., S. Lincoln Mil. (L.G., pt. i, p. 403). 1876, May 13, Supy., ist Devon Mil. (ibid., pt. 3, p. 2919); Sep. 6. Lt., 25th Ft., Scottish Borderers. 1878-9, served in Afghan war with Pesha- wur Valley field force and expedition to the Bazar Valley (Medal). 1882, Jan. 31 1883, Mar. 31, Instr. of M. ; 1884, Sep. i Dec. ; Dec. 13 1886, Mar. 31, Extra A.D.C. to Viceroy, India. 1885, Sep. 23, Capt. 1887, Nov. 21 1892, Nov. 29, A.D.C. to Lt. Govr., N.W. Province. 1894, Dec. 3, Maj. (A.L., 1875 Apr. '96). Second son of George Tomline, 600 ; b. 1854, Nov. 17; d. 1896, Feb. 5, from pneumonia at Rawalpindi (Times, Feb. 10), being buried the same day. There were two bands, and the Gordon Highlanders pipers at the ceremony. 1087- Leonard William James. Served during S. African war with S. Australian Contingent; 2nd Lt., Bedfordsh. Reg., 1900, May 19; Dec. 18, wounded at 4 a.m. in the cheek by part of an explosive bullet while in charge of picket on a kopje near Thabanchu, when De Wet with 2000 men and four guns broke through the lines. 1901, Oct. 23, Lt. (Queen's Medal, four clasps) (A.L., 1900-1904, Jul.). Son of Hon. Sir John Hannah (b. in Scotland 1850), Puisne Judge, S. Australia, who is the son of Rev. James, Presbyterian minister at Gawler, S. Australia (emigrated to Australia 1859), whose father fanned Cargen, near Dumfries. B. 1879; ei. 1904, Apr. 16 at Adelaide (Times ; Philip Mennell's Die. of Australian Biog.) 1088. Leslie Charles. 1878, Mar. 20, 2nd Lt., 36th Middlesex Rif. Vols. (L.G., pt. 3, p. 2073). 1879, Apr. 2, res. (ibid., pt. 3, p. 2562). Possibly son of Lord Henry, 634, state of his health rendered him altogether unequal to the fatigue" (A.L., 1803-42; Hart's A.L., 1840-58; Richard Trimen's 35^/1 Foot, 202). Son of John, IV. in Minmore (Bulloch's Gordons and Smitlis, 14-17) ; l>. 1767 ; for some years Secy, of the Highland Soc., wrote two letters to the Sec. at War in 1820 from the Soc. Chambers, Edinburgh, on behalf of the family of his brother, John, 907 (W.O., Letters, Compass. Fit, id, P.K.O.). 1823, went to live in Aberdeen, where he d. unm. 1839, Jan. 23 ; memorial in Tombae R.C. Chapel. Brother of Henry, 618, and William, 1407- 1094. Lewis. 1796, Cadet H.E.I.C.S. (Madras). 1797, Aug. 8, Ens., 5th N.I. 1798, Sep. 29, Lt. (Dodwell and Miles's Indian A.L.). Second son of Rev. Lewis, min. of Drainy, Edintore family (House of Gordon, n. (403)) ; b. 1780, Oct. 19 ; educated at Marischal Coll., 1794 ; d. 1801, Dec. 5, at Palamcotta (Walker's Hibernian Rftig., 1802, Sep., p. 576). Brother of Charles, 310, John, 935, and Robert, 1224. 1095- Lewis. 1798, Jan. 2, Ens., 73rd Ft., res. (L.G., 3, W.O.A.L., 1798, MS. note, P.R.O. ; A.L., 1799). 1096- Lewis. 1800, Oct. 25, Ens., ioth Edinburgh N.B. Mil. (L.G., '33)- 1097- Lewis. 1794, Aug. 26, Purser, R.N., "L'Espiegle" sloop, 1796, Jun. 8, "Cyclops"; Nov. 9, "Triton". 1815, h.p. D. 1840 (N.L., 1814- Mar. "40). II 250 HOUSE OF GORDON. 1098- Lord Lewis. 1869, Mar. 16, Sub. Lt., R.N. 1870, Sep. 7, lost on H.M.S. " Captain," which capsized in a squall off Finisterre (N.L., 1870). Second son of Charles, loth Marquis of Huntly; b. 1848, May 3. Brother of Charles, Marquis of Huntly, 341, Lord Douglas William Cope, 414, and Lord Granville Armyne, 607- 1099- Lewis. 1901, May 8, 2nd Lt., Gordon Highlrs. 1905, Mar. 10, Lt. 1910, Aug. 6, Capt. 1911, Mar. 9, employed with Egyptian army (A.L., 1901-11). Eldest son of Duncan Forbes, 418, b. 1883, Feb. 26. 1100. Lewis Malcolm. 1891, Jan. 9, Mid., R.N. Reserve. 1897, Aug. 4, S. Lt. 1904, Mar. 26, Lt. (N.L., 1891-1910). Son of Lewis, XVIII. of Abergeldie; b. 1873, May *3 > employed in P. and O. service (House of Gordon, i. (no)). 1101- Lincoln. 1884, Nov. 5, 2nd Lt., Nagpur Rif. Vol. 1886, Apr. i, Lt., Oudh Light Horse. 1888, Apr. 13, Lt., unat. list. 1889, Jan. 25, Lt., 3rd Punjab Rif. Vols. 1896, Aug. 13, Supy. list. 1897, Apr. 13, Capt., Oudh Rif. Vols. (I.A.L., 1884 Apr. '99). Son of John ; b. 1863, Oct., at Woolwich ; m. 1886, Dec. 9, at Sitabuldee, Dora, b. 1863, dau. of William Alfred Billings, Nagpur, and had Iris Campbell, b. 1887, Oct. 8, bap. Dec. 2, at St. John's Ch., Meerut, Violet Josephine Campbell, b. 1890, Feb. 28, bap. Nov. 19, at Saharanpur, Kenneth Campbell, b. 1891, Mar. 21, bap. Apr. 23, at Meerut, d. and bur. there 1892, Jan. 26, Lilian Campbell, b. 1893, Feb. i6,bap. Apr. 14, at Meerut and Jeffrey William Lincoln Campbell, b. 1894, Nov. 18, bap. Dec. 5 at Christ Ch., Kasauli, Lahore. Gordon, who was District Traffic Supt., Oudh Ry., d. 1899, Jan. 7, of cholera, in the General Hosp., Calcutta, bur. Jan. 8, in the Epis. Cemetery, Circular Road (1.0. Rec.). 1102. Lochinvar Alexander Charles. 1883, Jun. 28, ist. Lt., R.A. 1892, Oct. i, Capt. 1895, Jan. 8, Adj., Machine Gun Coy., Hong Kong. 1900, Feb. 13, Maj. 1910, Feb. 13, Lt. Col. (A.L., 1883-1911). 1911, Dec. 14, led the Howitzer Brigade at the gallop past the King at the Delhi review. Third son of David Alexander, of Culvennan, 406; b. 1864, May 26; educated at Cheltenham Coll. (Reg., 328) and Woolwich, 1881-3 > m - '895, Apr. 30, Marie, dau. of James Tuck Withers, solicitor, and has Alexander William Kenmure, b. 1898, Oct. 19, and Jean Isobel Marion, b. 1896, Aug. 8, at Hong Kong. 1103- Hon. Lockhart. 1759, Aug. 10, Capt., 85th Ft., previously served as a Vol. ; Sep. 25, Hon. Burgess, Old Aberdeen. 1761, Jun., taken prisoner during attack on Belleisle (S.M., vol. 23, p. 326). 1763, h.p. 1776, Aug. 16, GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 2$ I Capt., 35th Ft. 1772, Jul. 23, Bt. Maj. 1777, Aug. 29 or Sep. 6, Bt. Lt. Col. (L.G.). 1779, Jul. 13, ret. (ibid.; A.L., 1760-79; R. Trimen's s$th Foot, 202). Youngest son of John, 3rd Earl of Aboyne (Bulloch's Earls of Aboyne, 20, 50) ; b. 1732; m. (i) Isabella, a Jewess, dau. of Elias Levi, with whose relations he had a lawsuit in 1769 (Add. MSS., 35,174, f. 373, B.M.) ; m. (2) 1770, Oct. 3, Catherine, dau. of John Wallop, Viscount Lymington, and had seven children, one being Loudoun Harcourt, 1105- 1 1&1-, Judge Advocate Gen., Bengal, Comr. of Police, Calcutta, and one of the nine directors of the General Bank of India (Bengal Cal., 1788, p. 6.) D. 1788, Mar. 24, at Calcutta, tombstone in South Park Street Burial Ground inscribed " his mind was great, his knowledge and talents eminent, his form beautiful, he joined fortitude to the most exquisite sensibility and was an affectionate husband, a good father, a zealous friend, sincerely regretted " (Bengal Obit.). His dau. Caroline A., d. 1801, Dec. 13, at Exmouth ((G.M., vol. 72, p. 82). Mrs. Gordon d. 1813, May "she was living with her dau. Mrs. Williams, in Somerset St., Portman Square, London, and had suffered for some time from great depression, which caused her to throw herself from a first floor window on to the footpath, though taken up alive, she died in a few minutes " (Times, May 31). Brother of Hon. John, 880- 1104. Lockhart. 1780, Apr. 7, ist Mate, R.N., " Swift" cutter, previ- ously Master (act.) "Vigilant"'; May 5, " Margaretta " (Adin. Offs. Appt. by N. Board, P.R.O.). 1105- Loudoun Harcourt. 1794, Sep. 15, Cadet, R. A. 1796, May 21, 2nd Lt. (L.G., 556). 1797, Dec. 2, ist Lt. (ibid., 1798, p. 63), and went to Martinique. 1798, Feb., came home on account of ill health; Jun., returned to the W. Indies, where he remained six years. 1803, Apr. 20, superseded (List of Offs., R.A., 26 ; A.L., 1795-1803) for having taken advantage of the Insolvent Debtors' Act (Apology for the Conduct of the Gordons, p. v.) ; Oct. 19, landed at Liverpool. 1806, Aug. 12, Ens., 56th Ft. 1807, Jun. 20, Lt. 1821, Oct. 25, h.p. on account of ill health. 1828, "not desirous of serving ". (A.L., 1807-40; W.O., Offs. Services, 1828, P.R.O.). Younger son of Hon. Lockhart, 1103; b. 1780, May 9; educated Royal Acad., Woolwich. 1804, Jan. 15 (Sunday), he helped his brother, the Rev. Lockhart, to " abduct " from her house in Bolton Row, Piccadilly, Rachel Fanny Antonina Dashwood (d. 1829), illegitimate dau. of Lord de Despencer, and (separated) wife of Matthew Allen Lee (d. 1829), with whom she had eloped to Gretna ; the lady was immortalised by De Quincey as " The Female Infidel"; Mar. 5, the Gordon brothers were tried and acquitted at the Oxford i { 22 HOUSE OF GORDON. Assizes, the Marquis of Blandford presiding over the jury. The case is minutely dealt with by Loudoun Gordon himself in An Apology for the Con- duct of the Gordons, 1804, 8vo, pp. xxxiv, 143; and by J. M. Bulloch in The Earls of Aboyne, 49-72, and The Gay Gordons, 165-192. 1823-8, living at Laverstock, near Salisbury. Gordon d. 1839. 1106. Louis Augustus. 1876, Jun. 14, Sub. Lt., unat. 1877, Jan. 17, 59th Ft.; Jun. 14, Lt. ; Dec. 3, Lt., Bombay S.C. 1881, Jun. 3, 2nd Cav. 1885, Jan. 16, Adj. ; Oct. 23, Squad. Comdr. 1888, Jun. 14, Capt., I. S.C. 1897, Jun. 14, Maj., Indian Army. 1900, Jan. 20 Feb. 6, on special service, S. Africa ; employed with Transport, D.A.A.G., Feb. 7 Mar. 2 ; Rly. Staff Off., Mar. 3 Nov. 21. 1903, Jun. 14, Lt. Col., Indian Army. 1904, Mar. 4, Cornell., 32nd Lcrs., Indian Cav., Comdg. at Lorelai. 1906, Oct. 23, Bt. Col., 1909, Jun. 25, C.B. (A.L., 1876-1910). Third son of Sir Henry William, 653 ; b. 1857, May 28, at Dublin ; in. 1902, Oct. 27, at All Saints' Ch., Marylebone, Gwendoline, b. 1878, May 16, widow ol Vincent Cosgrave, of Portage La Prairie, Canada, dau. of Rev. Albert Augustus MacDonagh, Canon of St. Patrick's, Dublin, and has Rose, /;. 1904, Apr. 22, at Lorelai, Beluchestan, bap. Jul. 18, at Cjuetta (Times). Made an application in 1909, for a patent for colour printing machinery but it did not pass the preliminary stage (F. A. Crisp's Visitation of England and Wales, xn. 179). 1107- Lovell Charles. 1910, Feb. 28, Conductor, Indian Army, Poona, Office of Director of Ordnance Stores, N. Circle Lv., ex India 12 months, 1910, Oct. 6 (I.A.L.). B. 1873, Jun. 5. 1108- Ludovick. " One of the Gentlemen in His Majesty's Guard," obligation by him 1676, Nov. 20, to John Pottie, burgess of Falkland, for 54 Scots, registered 1678, Jul. 17. Gave a bond, 1686, Jan. i, to John Murray, burgess, in Haddington, for 48 Scots, registered 1688, Feb. 20 (Reg. of Deeds). Brother german to the laird of Craighead (Reg. of Deeds'). 1109. Macleod James. 1886, Aug. 25, Lt., Liverpool Reg. 1888, Feb. 2, LI., I. S.C. 1897, Aug. 25, Capt., I. S.C. (A.L. 1886 Jan. 1902). Eldest son of Donald Clunes, and great-grandson of Joseph, W.S., last of Carroll ; b. 1866, Feb. 20, bap. Mar. 15, at St. Paul's Cathedral, Calcutta; in, 1899, Sep. 19, at St. Jude's Ch., Kensington, Annetta Mary, b. 1865, May 12, dau. of Col. Thomas James, C.B. ; d. s.p. 1901, Jul. 12, at 76 Wimpole Street, London, and bur. at Norwood (Bulloch's Gordons of Invergordon, 112). Brother of Ivan Hugh, 680- 1110- Malcolm Bruce. 1901, Mar. 16, 2nd Lt, sth W. Middlesex Rif. Vols. (L.G., pt. 2, p. 1857). 1903, Jun. 6, res. (ibid., pt. 3, p. 3582). GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 253 1111. Mathew. "One of the Gentlemen of His Majesty's Guard of Horse " gave a bond, 1685, Apr. 14, to John Hoge, brewer burgess of Canon- gate, for 116 Scots, registered 1689, Mar. 2 (Reg. of Deeds). 1112- Maxwell. 1808, Jun. 14, Lt., Aberdeen Vols. (L.G., nog). 1809, Jan. 21, Ens., Aberdeen Mil. (ibid., 377). 1811, Jun. 12, Surg. Mate (Abd. your.,]u\. 3). 1113-4- Michael. 1803, Feb. 22, Barrack Master, Shelburne, Nova Scotia, 5/- a day (L.G., 198; G.M., vol. 73, p. 375). 1806, Jun. 25, (or earlier) Asst. Commiss. (act.), 7/6 a day. 1810, Jun. 23, D.A.C.G., to forces (L.G., 901) 1817, h.p. (A.L., 1817-21). Member of White's Club, 1815; d. 1820. 1115. Michie Forbes. 1828, Cadet, H.E.I.C.S. (Bombay); Dec, 2, arrived at Bombay. 1829, Jan. 18, attached for duty to i5th N.I. 1832, Oct. 24, accompanied a detachment from Ragoote Nowa Bunda on quarantine duty to the Presidency. 1833, Feb. 26, Ens (act.), 2nd N.I., confirmed Aug. 13. 1834, Jan. 16, i ith N.I. ; passed as Inter, in Hindustani; Apr. 23, Member of a Committee at Bombay to examine in Hindustani and Mahratta ; Dec. 9, Qr. Mr. and Inter. 1835, Sep. 2, Adj. (act.), Marine Batn. ; Oct. 8, Adj., Guzerat Provincial Batn. ; Oct. 23, qualified as Inter, in Mahratta. 1836, Oct. 28, granted furlough to Europe on s.c. 1839, Sep. 22, arrived back at Bombay ; Oct. 9, removed to 2nd European Reg. as i5th Lt. 1840, Feb., qualified as Inter., Gujerati, appt. Agent for the British Govt., at Soon- meanee. 1842, Jan. 26, submitted memorandum of a journey from Wudd to Kottra by the Moola Pass; shortly afterwards appt. Agent, Scinde and Beloochistan ; Aug. -Nov., in charge of Post Office, Kurrachee. 1843, Dec. 7, Asst. to Inam Comr., S. Mahratta country. 1846, Jan. 21, Capt. 1851, Oct., Supt., Poona Duffar 1854, Nov. 28, Bt. Maj. 1855, Feb. 15, Inam Comr. 18.157, Nov. 26, 2nd Comdt., and Adj. (act.), and Sind Irreg. Horse. 1862, Jan. i, Maj., S.C. 1863, Jul. 16, Lt. Col., S.C. ; went to England on furlough. 1864, Jul. 18, ret. ; Aug. 23, hon. rank of Col. (.7. Reg. and I.A.L., 1830-65). Younger son of William, 1407 ; b. 1813, Mar. 27, in Inveravon, Banffsh., educated at Mil. Acad., Edinburgh ; nominated for H.E.I.C.S. by Robert Campbell on recommendation of Sir Charles Forbes, bart. ; in. 1844, Nov. 21, Jemima Catherine, /;. 1824, May 3, dau. of Sir John Currie, Calcutta Mint, and had William, b. 1845, Sep. 24, d. 1846, Sep. 20; Mary Josephine, b. 1847, A P r . 27, m. 1879, Jun. 24, Clement William Robert Gordon (d. 1897, of the Lettoch family); Harriet Plauda, b. 1848, Jul. 21, d. 1851, Mar. 29. Gordon d. 1894, Mar. 7, at Southport ; his widow d. 1896, Feb. 24 ; his portrait 254 HOUSE OF GORDON. at the age of sixteen is in the possession of his dau. Mrs. Clement Gordon, Wimbledon (1.0. Rec. ; Bulloch's Gordons and Smiths in Minmore, 28-9). 1116- Nathaniel. 1634, Nov., joined the gang of Gordons who set about avenging the death of Viscount Aboyne at Frendraught (Spalding's Trublcs, i. 48). 1639, Jun., captured Ogilvie of Powrie in a hand-to-hand struggle at Elsick (Gordon's Scots Affairs, n. 275). 1640, Jun., left for Ber- wick with George Lord Gordon (Spalding's Trubles, I. 293). 1642, Maj. and Capt. of a troop of Dgns., consisting of 100 troopers, besides ofts., under William Earl of Bedford, forming part of the army of the Earl of Essex (List of Cavaliers of His Majesty's Marching Army, 1642, p. 15). 1644, Feb., plundered lands ol Tarty (Spalding's Trubles, n. 322) ; Mar. captured provost and magistrates of Abd. ; Apr. 5, captured derelict Danish herring smack off Abd. ; Apr. 24, raided Montrose ; Jul. 24, looted Abd. and Dundee merchants at Elgin. 1645, Mar. 9, seized all the available arms in Abd. ; May 9, fought at Auldearn; Jul. 2, at Alford ; Aug. 15, at Kilsyth ; Sep. 13, at Philiphaugh. Son of John, of Ardlogie, who was son of William, V. of Gight ; executed at the Cross of St. Andrews, 1646, Jan. 20. Bntane's Distemper says he was " too walourous " ; Wishart describes him as "famous for his courage and military skill ". The ballad of the " Gallant Grahams " speaks of " Nathaniel Gordon, stout and bold, did for King Charles wear the blue " (House of Gordon, I. (at5)-(aai); Buchan's Ballads and Songs, I. 52). 1117- Nathaniel. " One of His Majesty's Life Guards," gave a bond for 74 195. od., dated 1666, Apr. 3, at Edinburgh, to James Riddell, merchant burgess there, registered 1670, Jan. 4 (Reg. of Deeds). 1689-90, Feb. i, Capt. Lt., Kenmure's Ft., com. signed by King William at Kensington ; Jul. 27, probably served at Killiecrankie, where many of the offs. and men were cut to pieces (Earlstoii MS.). 1691, Aug. 18, promoted Capt., by Gen. Mackay, comdg. King \Villiam's forces, com. signed at Fettercairn Camp; reg. incor- porated in Col. Hill's Ft. at Inverloghie. 1705, Mar. 25, Lt., Col. Lepell's Ft., com. dated at St. James's Palace. Dalton (A.L., v. 188, 269) says this reg. served in Ireland in 1706 ; took part in the battle of Saragossa. 1710, Aug. 20, Gordon served until 1711, May, "when his age and fatigues, together with the heats of the climate where the Regiment is obliged him to quit and return home " ; presented a petition to the King, " setting forth his long and faithful service in many stations ever since the reign of King Charles II., and his being now, by the wounds he has received in service, and old age rendered very infirm and incapable of further duty . . . praying that he may be put upon such pension as shall be thought proper"- following upon the King's order of reference in Council, dated Sep. 3, a report on this petition, dated Sep. GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 255 28, recommended " in consideration of Captain Gordon's long services to place him on the pension of Corpl. of Light Horse in Chelsea Hospital ; it may be some small support to him till an opportunity may offer of providing better for him by commission amongst the companies of Invalids" (W.O., Reports on Petitions and Memorials, P.R.O.). Possibly either son of David, of Gordonstown, parish of Dairy, and him- self laird of Carleton, who m. Agnes Gordon, of Over Barr, and d. 1743 ; or son of William, of Airds, who m. Agnes, dau. of John Gordon, of Over Barr, and who d. 1743; or he may have been Nathaniel in Culmark, who d. 1729, leaving James and William in Culmark, and Robert in Glenshimrock (Kirk- cudbright Commissariat, bundle 3, 1734). 1118- Nathaniel John. 1819, Cadet, H.E.I.C.S. (Madras). 1821, Feb. 13, Ens., i6th N.I. ; Sep. 5, arrived at Madras. 1825, Jun. 2, Lt., 3151 N.I. ; Aug. 13, appt. to do duty with i8th N.I. 1827, Apr. 5, granted five months leave on s.c. to E. Coast ; Oct. 28, similar leave for six months to sea. 1832, Sep. 4, Qr. Mr. and Inter. 1832-4 served with Field force in Coorg, shared in Prize money. 1836, Dec. 19, Capt. 1837, Sep. 19, granted leave to Europe. 1841, Jan. 15, arrived at Madras, served there on Court Martial duty for a few months. 1842, Apr. 12, conij. a detachment of his reg. proceeding from the Presidency to Trichinopoly. 1844, Jan. 12 Feb. 12, Adj. (act.); Jun. i, Qr. Mr. and Inter, (act.) and charge of Adjts. Dept. ; Nov. 2, D.A.A.G., S. Division. 1846, Jan. 27, granted leave on s.c. to the Cape of Good Hope for two years ; Nov. 9, Bt. Maj. 1849, May 19, granted leave on s.c. to Tranquebar until Dec. 31. 1854, May 2, allowed to return to Europe on s.c. for three years. 1855, Feb. n, Maj.; Jun. 20, Bt. Lt. Col. 1859, May 17, Bt. Col. 1860, Sep. 12 or Oct. 8, Lt. Col. 1861, Dec. 31, ret. as Maj. Gen. (E.I. Reg., 1821-62 ; I.O. Rec.). Son of John, 921> served his heir in 1839 ; b. 1803, Sep. i, bap. Sep. 9, at Hamilton, Lanarksh. ; educated at Glasgow Grammar sch. ; nominated for H.E.I.C.S. by Thomas Reid on recommendation of George Gumming; in. 1840, Jul. 2, Mary Heillig (b. 1818, d. 1886, May 17), and had John Harley Kirsop, b. 1841, Jun. i,bap. Jun. 17, (/. and bur. Jun. 20, at St. George's, Madras; Pelham, b. 1844, Feb. 14, bap. Feb. 26; Anthony Gilbert Francis, b. 1848, Sep. 18, bap. Oct. 16, at Bangalore; Maugham Hedley, b. 1854, Dec. 14, d. 1871, Nov. 22, John, b. 1845, Apr. 4; Helen Marianne Elizabeth, b. 1846, Jun. 16, m. 1873, Apr. 27, and Anthony, b. 1848, Sep. 18. Gordon d. 1883, Apr. 4. Called "John " only, 1821-51. 1119- Neil Fraser. 1889, Feb. 15, 2nd Lt., R.A. 1892, Feb. 15, Lt. 1896, Jul. 28 Sep. 14, seconded for service, appt. Indian Ordnance Dept. 256 HOUSE OF GORDON. 1899, Apr. 15, Capt. ; served in S. African war, operations in Natal, defence of Ladysmith, including action, 1900, Jan. 6 (Queen's Medal, with clasp). 1901, Feb. 22, Capt., Div. Art.; Apr. i 1904, Apr. 7, Adj. (A.L., 1889- 1905, Jan.). Second son of William Alexander Grant, merchant at Hankow, of the Croughly family, and grandson of James, 756; b. 1869, Sep. 5 ; educated at Inverness Coll. ; m. Violet Laura, eldest dau. of Clifton Whiting, Ashtead Grove; she d. 1905, Dec. 26, at 15 Bolton Gardens, London (Times). Gordon d. 1904, Oct. 31, at Bexhill ; monument in St. Andrew's Cathedral, Inverness. Brother of Alistair Eraser, 244- 1120- Nicholas. 1715, Jan. n, Ens., Invalid Coy. at Tilbury (W.O., Notifications, P.R.O.). Possibly 28- 1121. Oliver Loudoun. 1908, Dec., Cadet, R.N. 1909, Jan., entered Osborne (Morning Post, 1908, Dec. 22). Son of William Montgomerie, Asst. Col. Secy., Trinidad, and Constance Lucretia, dau. of Sir Oliver Nugent, Antigua, and grandson of James Loudoun, 810 ; educated at Aldenham Sch. 1122. Sir Orford, 9th bart. of Embo. 1794, Oct. 25, Ens., Essex Fencibles (W.O., Offs. Services, 1828, P.R.O.) or 1795, A P r - 2 5 (L.G., 363). 1795, M a . v J 3 or J 6> Ens. 33rd Ft.; Sep. 4 or 12, Lt. (Services ; L.G., pp. 451, 929). 1802, Jun. 23 or Oct. 12, Capt., 22nd Lt. Dgns. (Services ; L.G., 1085) ; h.p., by reduction (Services). 1803, Mar. 23, from h.p., Lt., W. Norfolk Mil. ; Jul. n, Capt.; Jul. 9 or 26, Capt., 7th Batn. of Reserve (L.G., PP- 37) 97. 038)- 1804, Aug. i or 18, Capt., g6th Ft. 1805, Oct. 26 or 29, Capt., 78th Ft. (Services ; L.G., pp. 1002, 1330). 1811, res. Captcy., Norfolk Mil., ret. or res. from 78th Ft. (ibid., 2444, wrongly indexed A.L., 1796-1859), " in consequence of loss of health whilst serving in the Peninsula and in the Island of Walcheren " (W.O., Offs. Services, 1847, P.R.O.). 1814, Mar. 10, Ens., 39th Ft. (L.G., 567). 1815, Jul. 27, Lt., 3rd Garr. Batn. (ibid., 1591). 1816, Nov. 25, h.p. by reduction. 1828, not desirous of serving (Services). Second son of Sir William, 7th bart., 1396, succeeded his brother Sir John, 8th bart., 924; b. 1786; in. 1813, Dec. 20, at Plymouth, Frances (d. 1866, Aug. n),dau. of Gen. Gore Browne, and had Julia, b. 1814, Nov. 27, William Home, loth bart., b. 1816, Jan. 21, Louisa, b. 1817, Aug. 18, and Frances (Mme. Apostolides), b. 1825, May 30; living at Bath, 1823-8; at Brighton, 1847 ; d. there, 1857, Jun. 19. Grandfather of Sir Home Seton, nth bart., 661- 1123- Orr Boswell. 1865 , Jul. 24, Ens., 7gth Cameron Highlrs. 1869, Feb. 17, Lt. 1872, May 271875, Sep. 30, A.D.C. to G.O.C., N. Britain. GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 257 1878, Jul. 131879, Oct. 18, Adj.; Oct. 19, Capt. 1881, Jul. r, Maj. 1882, served in Egypt ; Div. Baggage Mr., Lt. Gen. Hamley's Staff, from Ismaila to Cairo, present at Tel-El-Kebir (Medal with clasp, Khedive's Star). 1884, Feb. i, Adj., ist Inverness-sh. Rif. Vols. 1890, Oct. 22, Lt. Col., h.p. Reserve of Offs. (A.L., 1866-1911 ; Mackenzie's jqth Ft., 243). Second son of William Francis, who was second son of William (1765- 1833), of Milrig ; b. 1845, Jun. 9, in Australia ; educated at Glenalmond, 1856-9 (Reg., 20); m. Ethel, (d. 1912, Jun. 5, at Thorncombe, Crowcombe), dau. of Charles Hill, J.P., of West Hoathley, Sussex, and had William Francis Boswell Hill, 1495, and Charles Campbell Boswell, b. 1893 ; living in 1911 at Taunton. Nephew of James, 768, and Patrick Gordon-Canning, 1519. 1124. P. 1804, Apr. 25, Ens., Aberdeensh. 55th Mil., 8th Coy. (Innes's Gordon Highlrs., yd Batn.). 1125- Patrick. 1513, Sep. 9, k. at Flodden (Balbithan MS.). Second son of William, of Tillytarmont, who was second son of "Jock," of Scurdargue ; bought the lands of Craig, Aberdeenshire; ;;;. dau. of Barclay, of Towie, and had five sons. Captain Wimberley (Gordons of Craii{, 9), says he was alive after Flodden. 1126- Patrick. 1547, Sep. 10, k. at Pinkie (Balbithan MS.). Elder son of William, II. of Craig, and grandson of Patrick, H25 ; ' , dau. of Leslie, of Wardes, and had four sons and two daus. (Wim- berley's Gordons of Craig, 1 1). 1127- Sir Patrick. 1591-2, Feb. 7, took part on the attack on Doni- bristle and the murder of the Earl of Moray ; Mar. 21, denounced as a rebel therefor (Privy Counc. Reg., ist sen iv. 735). 1594, Oct. 3, k. at battle of Glenlivet (ibid. v. 179). Seventh son of George, 4th Earl of Huntly, 470; > before Jan., 1582- 83, Agnes Betoun, natural dau. of Cardinal David Betoun ; seems to have had no legitimate issue (Scots Peerage, iv. 538 ; Records of Aboyne, 469), but the Balbithan MS. says he had a natural son in the French Guards, 1620- 1128- Patrick. Capt. ; 1663, May 5, the Lyons of Muiresk signed a bond not to harm him and other Gordons : he is described as " in Newton " (Privy Council Reg. yd ser. i. 362). 1129- Patrick. 1664, Jul. 14, Capt., commissioned by the Privy Council to arrest certain rebels. Younger son of William, I. in Minmore ; laird of Laichie (Dufftown) ; m. Jean Gordon, of the Cluny family, and had Alexander, 133, and Charles, 292 ; d. by 1675 (Bulloch's Gordons and Smiths, 9-10). 1130. Patrick. 1674, Jul. 3, the King writes to the College of Justice KK 258 HOUSE OF GORDON. that the Swedish Envoy Extraordinary had alleged that the vessel " Wine Grape " of Stockholm, a Swedish galliot laden with iron and steel for Hull had been captured " last summer " by Captain Patrick Gordon, a Scots privateer, and taken to Leith where she and her cargo were declared free by the High Court of Admiralty ; Gordon and his partners appealed to the Lords of Council on the pretence that the master was born a subject of the States General and that the vessel and goods were cleared under bail which was far under their true value ; the King requested the College to go into the whole matter (S.P. Scotland, Warrant Book, 3, p. 5, P.R.O). 1131. Patrick. 1689, Oct. i, and Lt. of Grenadiers, ist Ft. 1694, Aug. 3, Capt. 1702, com. renewed. Served under William III. and Marl- borough in Flanders. Brigade Maj. at Blenheim, 1704, Aug. 13, for which he received 30 bounty. 1706, Maj. Out of the reg. in 1709. 1714, or earlier h.p. (Dalton's A.L., m. 48, 241, iv. 22, v. 48, pt. 2, pp. 2, 36; Blenheim Roll, 7, List of Offs. on H.P. 1714, 45; MS. A.L., 1709, p. 34). Son of John, Aberdeen (Burke's Commoners, iv. 9), who was the son of John, merchant in Poland (Spalding Club Misc., v. 329), who in turn was a son of John, of Birsemoir (killed at the Ride of Darnaway, 1591), a cadet of Cluny (Balbithan MS.). Gordon was appointed Govr. of Pennsylvannia, 1726, making a speech to the Freemen of the Province, Nov. 22 (printed at Philadelphia and now in B.M.). He made Treaties with the Indian chiefs at Conestogoe, 1728, May 28, and at Philadelphia, Jun. 4, 5 (in B.M.). Appleton (Cyclopcedia of American Biography) notes that in his first address he said that he had been a soldier, knew nothing of the crooked ways of professed politicians, and must rely on a blunt straightforward course in his communica- tions with the people and the administration of the Government ; was popular with the Indians and whites alike. He m. 1695, Apr. 3 (O.S.), Isabel, dau. of William Clerk, barrister at law and sister of Father Clerk, confessor to the King of Spain (Burke's Commoners, iv. 17), and had a son, a "child," who was Ensign to Lt. Col. Cranstoun in 1706 (Portland Papers, Hist. MSS. Com., iv. 284), and a dau. Philadelphia, named after the town of her birth, who m. Col. Abraham Taylor, military secretary to her father ; her descendants took the name of Taylor-Gordon (Burke's Commoners, iv. 7-10 ; N. and Q., loth S., in. 27 ; Walford's County Families, 1860). Gordon d. at Philadelphia, 1736, Aug. 5 ; portrait in the State House at Harrisburg ; arms in Robert Seton's Old Family, p. 354 (Justin Winsor's History of America ; John F. Watson's Annals of Philadelphia ; Acts of Privy Council, Colonial Series, in. 124, 404, 563, 820). A distant cousin John, 1758 son of Patrick, of Birsemoir, who joined Hepburn's reg. in France, 1643 (Spalding's Trubles, n. 255). GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 259 1132- Patrick. 1692, May i, Qr. Mr., jst Ft., com. dated at Hague; out of the reg. before 1702 (Dalton's A.L., in. 241). 1133- Patrick or Peter. 1693, Sep. 14, Capt., Col. George Lauder's Ft, com. dated at Ninove. 1695, J un> l( >, left the reg. (Dalton's A.L., in. 34i> 394)- 1134- Rev. Patrick. 1700, Chaplain, R.N., "Salisbury". 1701, " Swiftsure ". Probably a Scotsman (Sloane MS., 2038, f. 330) ; had a younger brother, who in 1701 studied surgery and pharmacy in France. He wrote Geography Anatomized, 1693, the 2oth edition appearing in 1754; outlined the establish- ment of the S.P.C.K. ; Fellow of the Royal Society ; corresponded with Sir Hans Sloane (Sloane MS., 4025, 4037, 4038). 1702, Apr. 28, sailed on H.M.S. "Centurion" with Rev. George Keith for Boston; d. about 1702 in New York (Allen and McClure's History of the S.P.C.K. ; J. M. Bulloch in N. and Q., loth S. m. 283, 323; in S.N. and Q., 1905, Sep. ; and in Abd. Weekly your., 1909, Oct. 21 ; " Peter Lombard " in the Church Times, 1906, Apr. 20). 1135- Patrick. 1709, Nov. 23, Ens., 2nd Ft. 1710, Sep. 16, Lt, also 1715, Sep. 26 (Col. John Davis's 2nd Ft., vi. 103). 1136- Patrick. 1738, May 20, Surg. Mate, two oi eight Independent Coys, in Jamaica comd. by Capts. Mark Delauny and James Draper (W.O., Notifications, P.R.O.). 1137- Patrick. 1741, Jun. 6, Ens., ist Ft., 2nd Batn. (A.L., 1740, p. 70, Unit. Serv. Inst. ; MS. A.L., 1745, p. 47, P.R.O.); served in the Cartha- gena expedition, being one of the 40 offs. who returned to England 1742, Apr. i, Lt. (MS. A.L., 109; Quarters of the Army in Ireland, 1745, 175, I7S 1 )- 1 155> J an - 22, Cap*- Lt - ^S 6 . Feb - l6 > Ca Pt- ('bid., 1752, pp. 108 113, 114). 1760, Jun. 27, wounded during an engagement with Cherokee, Indians, near Indian Town, Etchoey, in command of baggage guard; Jul. 2, wrote from Fort Prince George, Quebec (S.M., vol. 2?, p. 491 ; Hist, ist Ft., p. 140). 1761, Apr. 2, granted six months leave of absence from the expira- tion of his former leave, Aug. 26, for recovery of his health ; Oct. 17, Maj., io8th Ft. 1763, h.p. 1772, May 25, Bt. Lt. Col. (L.G.). 1776, Feb. 7 or 13, Lt. Col., 2gth Ft. (ibid., A.L., 1754-76) ; sailed for relief of Quebec ; shortly after landing given command of a brigade consisting of 2 ist Ft., 2gth Ft., and 62nd Ft.; Jul. 25, fatally wounded between La Prairie and St. John's, Quebec, by Lt. Benjamin Whitcomb of Burrell's Reg., whose account of the incident is printed in the American Archives (5th ser. vol. i. p. 825). Majo r Everard (History of Farringtons Reg., pp. 79-80), tells the story thus : 260 HOUSE OF GORDON. Brigadier Gordon, having been to see Lord Petersham, who with the agth Grenadiers was stationed at St. John's ; was passing through a small wood on his way back to his quarters at La Prairie when he was shot at and severely wounded by Lieutenant Whitcomb, Connecticut Rangers, who had offered his services to venture through the wood and bring in prisoner an English Officer ; he had stationed himself among the thickest copses between La Prairie and St. John's ; the first officer who chanced to pass was Gordon mounted on a high- spirited horse, and Whitcomb, thinking there was little probability of seizing him, fired . . . two balls entering the shoulder. Gordon did not lose his seat, and the horse, setting off at a gallop, brought him to the first settlement, where he was discovered nearly insensible by an officer's servant, who taking him off his saddle, conveyed him in a cart to the quarters of Lieutenant Hepburne, 2ist Regiment, where every attention was paid him ; after suffering extreme agony, he dieJ, Aug. i, 1776, and was buried at Montreal. When Whitcomb returned to Ticonderoga and informed General St. Clair, who commanded there, how he had acted, the latter expressed his disapprobation in the highest terms. Another account of the affair is given in Lt. James Hadden's Journal, and in Anburey's Travels, p. 256 (W.O., In Letters, America, P.R.O., n. n). Son of George, of Troquhain (d. 1759), to whom he was served heir, 1774 ; acquired Kings Grange ; d. mini., his brother Alexander succeeding ; will proved 1780, Feb. 18 (J. M. Bulloch in Dumfries Courier, 1907, Jun. 12; The Gay Gordons, 139-147). 1137a. Patrick. 1746, May 19, Capt., writes from Pittarrow to Capt. McGrath, Lord John Drummond's reg., where he had awaited, as arranged, for McGrath's surrender (Information from Dr. W. A. Macnaughton, Stonehaven). 1138- Patrick. 1744, passed the examination of the Company of Barbers and Surgeons, May 4, Surg. Mate, R.N., " Prince Frederick" (Adm. Surgeons' Qualifications, P.R.O.). 1745, Jul. 26, "Britannia" hosp. ship. 1747, Jun. 22, Surg., "Basilisk" bomb; Jun. 27, "Hazard" sloop (Adm. Offs. Appt. by N. Board, P.R.O.). 1139. Patrick. 1760, Captain's servant, R.N., "Rochester," and Mid., " Foudroyant," " Dublin," " Foudroyant " ; Ab., " Crescent " ; Mid., " Royal Sovereign"; Ab., " Renown "; Mid., "Valiant," " Essex," and "Phoenix". 1766, Oct. 7, passed as Lt., aged 21 (Adm. N. Board, Lts. Passing Certif., P.R.O.). 1140- Patrick. 1794, May 28 or Jun. 3, Ens., Capt. Irvine's Inde- pendent Coy. (W.O., Notifications, P.R.O. ; L.G., 510, 749); May 29 or Jul. 19, Lt., looth Ft. (ibid.}. 1799, Oct. 19, Capt. Lt. (L.G., 1067). 1801, May 26, Capt. (ibid., 578); served in expedition to Egypt. 1803, recruiting for reg. at Huntly (Greenhill Gardyne's Life of a Regiment, i. 20, 132 ; A.L., 1795-1807). Belonged to Binhall, Huntly ; m. 1799, Nov. 24, Clementina Hallyburton, GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 261 Huntly, and had Clementina, d. 1811, Feb. 14, aged 10 years and 4 months and Georgina, d. 1812, Jul. 31, aged 9 years and six months (stone erected by their mother in Ruthven churchyard (James Pirie's Parish of Cairnic, 210)). Gordon d. 1806, Apr. 22, in Colchester Barracks. His widow received pension of 30 and 10 for each dau. ; d. before 1831, Jan. 25, when amount of pension due at her death was paid to Rev. J. Walker, Huntly (W.O., Applns. and Out Letters, Compass. Fund, Index Wid. Pensions, Compass. Reg., 1813, P.R.O.). 1141- Patrick. 1798, Aug. 25, ist Lt., Aberlour and Borham Yeo. Cav. (L.G., 791). Probably Patrick, of Aberlour, who d. there 1807, Jul. 19, in his 67th year, and who'm. 1778, Oct. 2, - dau. of John Arnott, of Faffarty, and widow of Capt. Dougal. 1142- Patrick. 1825, Cadet, H.E.I.C.S. (Bengal). 1826, Oct., arrived at Calcutta; Dec. 20, Ens., nth N.I. 1827, Apr., joined reg. at Kurnaul. 1830, served against insurgent Moulvees, Barasat district, and present at skirmish of Bughora. 1833, Aug. 7, Lt. 1842, Adj., Bundelcund Field force, present at affair with insurgents near Teytepur. 1845-6, served on the Staff of the Army of the Sutlej ; Nov. 20, Capt. ; Dec. 18, attached to Maj. Gen. Gilbert comdg. 2nd Divison at battle of Moodkee, and Dec. 21, battle of Ferozeshah; favourably noticed, Dec. 30, in a Supp. List, to the Comdr. in Chiefs Despatch. 1846, Feb. 10, present at battle of Sobraon as Brigade Maj., 6th Brigade, 3rd Division, mentioned, Feb. 14, in Despatches ; Apr. 28, Bt. Maj. for his services (Medal, two clasps; Capt. T. C. Anderson's Wai- Services of the Bengal Army, 269). 1854, Jun. 20, Bt. Lt. Col. 1856, Oct. 12, Maj., nth N.I. 1856-7, raised and commanded the Ludhiana Reg., now known as the isth Ludhiana Sikhs of which G. W. Forrest (Indian Mutiny, i- 3S 6 . 358-9) says : The behaviour of the Loodianah Regiment during the mutiny at Benares in June 1857 seems to have caused much anxiety. This regiment, in which Lt. Col. Gordon placed much confidence, and a party of about 70 of the Irregular Cavalry with the Europeans were to parade on June 4 at 5 p.m. for the purpose of disarming the 37th, who had been suspected of disaffec- tion for some time. During the disturbance which followed a Sepoy levelled his musket at Gordon, the gallant and popular Commander, and a Sikh stepping forward held his arms in front of the Colonel and received the bulltt. Then another Sikh aimed at his Commander and and was promptly shot down by two of his comrades. Lord Canning wrote at the time, " that the disarming was done hurriedly and not judiciously, and a portion of a regiment of the Sikhs was drawn into resistance who had they been properly dealt with would . . . have remained faithful ". General Olpherts remarked " Not so the regiment had a large number of Hindustanees, who were traitors at heart, though it did not suit Colonel Gordon or others 262 HOUSE OF GORDON. to say so". Gen. D. T. Dodgson wrote to General Olpherts, "You did not open fire on the Loodianah Regiment until they had fired on your men and on the Infantry (European) and had fired on their own commanding officer. ... I know a good many of the Sikhs were loyal, but a great many were disloyal. . . . Gordon had evidently the greatest difficulty in getting the Loodianah Regiment to move up in front of the 37th, else why should Ponsonby have ordered me twice to go and urge him to come up at once ? and when he did get the Regiment to move, it wavered and stopped more than once during the advance." 1857, Dec. i, Lt. Col. of Brigade, 2nd class, comdg. Benares district, stationed at Dinapore. 1858, Nov.-Dec., comd. a column engaged with two others, clearing the country south of the Ghaghra (G. B. Malleson's Indian Mutiny, in. 293). 1859, Mar., appt. to Dinapur Brigade. 1860, Apr. 13, Lt. Col. Owing to ill-health was compelled to apply for furlough to Europe ; he felt keenly the loss of his brigade and the fact of his not being at once rein- stated on his return to India, and in consequence of this disappointment he retired, 1861, Dec. 31 (Times, 1897, May n) as Bt. Col. with special annuity (L.G., Aug. 13 ; E.I. Reg. and I.A.L., 1826-62). A coloured sketch of the Ludhiana Sikhs by Col. Lovett appears in The Armies of India (p. 94), and is reproduced here by his permission. Third son of Adam, of Cairnfield (Bulloch's Gordons of Cairnfield and Rosicburn); b. 1810, Mar. 27, bap. Apr. 13 at Rathven, Banffsh. ; m. 1848, May 4, Charlotte Mary, b. 1823, Aug. 30, dau. of Capt. Mathers, 59th Ft. ; d. 1897, Apr. 27, at Bath. His widow d. 1906, Sep. 18, at 8 Lansdowne Crescent, Bath (Times, Sep. 22). She bequeathed 2000 to Charles Francis Brewer in recognition of his faithful service and 20 requesting him to take care of her " dear little pet dog, Bonnie ". Brother of Adam Stewart, 112, James Gordon Duff, 798, and William, 1460- 1143. Paulus /Emilius. 1780, Mar. 6, Ens., 83rd Ft. (L.G.). 1781, Jul. 17, Ens., 47th Ft. (ibid.). 1783, Nov. 8, Lt. (ibid., 638; A.L., 1780-91). Younger son of Sir William, 7th bart. of Embo, 1396; d. 1791, Jan. at New Providence, Bahama Islands (G.M., vol. 61, p. 186). 1144- Percy H. 1903, Jan. i, Mid., R.N. Reserve (N.L., Jan. Oct.). 1145- Percy Hugh. 1893, Jul. 15, Cadet, R.N. 1895, Dec. 15, Mid. 1899, Sep. 15, Sub. Lt (act.) ; Dec. 15, confirmed. 1902, Apr. i, Lt. 1906, Aug. 20, res. (N.L., 1893-1906). Twelfth son of Charles William, of Wincombe Park, 379; b. 1879, May 9 ; farming m 1908. 1146- Percy W. 1910, Mar. 4, Purser (act.) R. N. Reserve (N .L.}. 1147. Peter. 1708, Nov. 3, Ens., i6th (Col. F. Godfrey's) Ft.; not after 1714 (MS. A.L., 1709, p. 34, P.R.O. ; Dalton's A.L., vi. 333). His THE LUDHIANA SIKHS RAISED BY MAJOR PATRICK GORDON From the Painting by Col. A. C. Lovett GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 263 widow Jane received pension of 16, 1729-39 (lists missing 1713-28) when she presumably d. or m. ; last payment made to Elen Gordon who held a letter of attorney (W.O., Wid. Pensions, P.R.O.). 1148- Peter. 1755, Nov. 15, Cadet, R.A. (W.O., Ordnance Com- missions, P.R.O.). 1149. Peter. 1755, Dec - 2 7. Ens., 5 4 th Ft. (MS.A.L., 1752, pt. 2, p. 19, P.R.O.). 1758, Mar. 25, Lt., 5ist Ft. Wheater (Records of the $ist Foot, 225), states that Gordon served with the reg. in Germany and was wounded at Minden. 1760, Mar. 22, granted one month's leave of absence for the recovery of his wounds, on recommendation of his Comdg. Off., Maj. Gen. Brudenell ; Apr. 19, another month's leave, andjul. 19, two months ad- ditional for similar reasons ; Oct. 28, Capt. Comdt., Independent Coy., loist Ft. (W.O., Notifications, P.R.O.). 1761, Jan. 26, advertised (Abd. Jour.), " for four or five men to compleat his Independent Highland Company and will give seven or eight guineas for very clever young mer,. He wants two Serjeants, and a corporal, and will give two guineas to any person that brings him a recruit" ; Mar. i, got command of Coy. (Rutland Papers, Hist. J\fSS. Com., ii. 245). 1762, Jul. 12, "deserted from Captain Peter Gordon's Coy., Maj. James Johnston's Batn. of Highland Buffs [roist], Alexander Duncan, born in Strathbogy " (Abd. your.). 1763, h.p. ; May 27, Capt., 63rd Ft.; May 28, writes from Argyle Street to the Sec. at War, asking to be appointed to a Coy. in the 63rd Ft., "was recommended by Lord Bute some time ago for a Company in any of the regiments in the Leeward or New Conquered Islands". 1764, May, Capt., 7oth Ft. (S.M., vol. 26, 292), served in Granada. 1768, Feb. i, Govr. Melvill writes from there to Lord Barrington : Captain Peter Gordon, yoth Regiment, in this garrison, having laid before me by memorial the most pressing reasons of a private nature for his disposing of his Commission, if His Majesty's leave can be obtained, and having also represented to me very strongly pre- tentions to that indulgence from service and particular expenses in raising a Company. I cannot but join my earnest request to your Lordship on his behalf, at the same time that I could have wished there had been no such reason for so deserving a man and good officer quitting the service. Your Lordship will no doubt have a more particular application on this matter from Captain Gordon and his friends (W.O., In Letters Misc., Sec at War, P.R.O. ; A.L., 1756-68; L.G., 1768). Younger son of George, of Knockespock ; became Member of H. M. Council, Grenada; k. 1768, Jun., in a duel with Mr. Proudfoot, Member of the House of Assembly (S.M., vol. 30, p. 502 ; G..1/., vol. 38, p. 446). Brother of Harry, 615- Erroneously described (Wheater's Records $ist Foot, 225; as of io8th Ft. 1150- Peter. 1761, Oct. 21, Ens., ii4th Ft. (W.O., Notifications, 264 HOUSE OF GORDON. P.R.O.). 1763, h.p. 1768, Aug. 12 or Sep. 3, Ens., 13* Ft. (ibid., Z.G.). 1773, Nov. 3 or Dec. 6, Lt. (ibid., S.M., vol. 35, p. 67). 1778, Jul. 28, Capt., 8ist Ft. (ibid., vol. 40, p. 391). 1781, Jun. 9, ret. (L.G. ; A.L., 1765-81). Eldett son of Charles, XII. of Abergeldie, whom he succeeded 1796; b. 1751 ; educated at Marischal Coll., 1762-66 ; m. (i) 1782, Feb. 5, at St. Paul's, Abd., Mary (d. 1800), dau. of Alexander Forbes, of Blackford, and (2) 1803, Apr. 3, at Glenkindy, Elizabeth Ann (d. 1813) second dau. of Alexander Leith of Freefield. Gordon d. 1819, Dec. 6, at Abd., bur. in Glenmuick, being succeeded by his brother David (1753-1831). Brother of Alexander Sinclair, 235, Sir Charles, 306, and William, 1410 (House of Gordon, i. (io2)-(io3)). 1151. Peter. 1798, Jul. 20, Capt., Aberdeensh. and Banffsh. Mil., ist Grenadier Coy. (Innes's Gordon Highlrs., yd Batn., 12). 1799, Aug. 19, res. (Abd. Jour.). 1152. Peter. Capt, H.E.I.C.S., "Wellesley, 1801, Oct. 191804, Feb. 30 (I.O. Rcc.). Served the Govt. for a time as Commodore of the ex- pedition to Egypt ; afterwards fell in with a French frigate, " La Franchise," off" the coast of Brazil and beat her off, the " Wellesley then being laden with Govt. stores for the Cape " ; he got a piece of plate for this service (Petition of his son, Peter, to the House of Lords, 1841). Son of James (1696-1765), merchant, Garmouth, who was the son of Robert, of Lunan, and the brother of Alexander, W.S. (1687-1775), of Cairn- field ; in. Ann, dau. of- - Phillips, Sheriff of St. Johns, Newfoundland, and had two sons and four daus., including Peter (1790-1857), captain in the mercantile n.arine, who had a remarkable career as an explorer, missionary, writer, and publicist (Bulloch's Gay Gordons, p. 220, and his Gordons of Cairnfidd and Rosieburn'). 1153- Peter. 1803, Aug. 16, Ens., i8th Ft., (L.G., 1027). 1804, May 5, Ens., 8-jtb Ft. (ibid., 557). 1805, Mar. 23, Lt. ; Aug. 13, Capt. (ibid. 363, 1017). 1807, Jul. 5, fatally wounded (dyingjul. 24) during attack on Buenos Ayres, and d. at Monte Video (A.L., 1804-8; G.M., vol. 77, p. 1807 ; Times, Oct. 27). Younger son of John, W.S., I. of Balmuir ; b. 1786. Brother of Alex- ander, 183, and John, 949; and uncle of John, 986- 1154- Peter. 1810, Feb. 24, Fort Adj., Citadel and Garrison, Messina, salary 99 33. od., previously Serg., 58th Ft. (L.G., 270). 1816, Ens., 6oth Ft. (ibid., 1187). 1817, March 25, h.p. (A.L., 1811-21). M. (2) 1809, Aug. 22, at Messina, Harriet Frazer ; had Anne, bap. 1802, Jul. 25, at St. Patrick's Ch., Waterford ; Peter, bap. 1813, Nov. 6 at Messina; and Elizabeth, bap. 1816, Dec. i, at St. Helier, Jersey, Daniel Fraser and his wife standing as god-parents. 1821, living at 176 Canongate, Edinburgh. GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 265 Gordon d. there Mar. 9, bur. Mar. 13 in the Canongate Burial Ground. His widow (d. 1866, Mar. 20, at Villa Place, Newcastle-on-Tyne, aged 73), re- ceived pension of 40, children placed on Compass. List at 9 each (W.O., Certificates, Abstract of Applns. and Letters Compass. Fund, P.R.O.). 1155- Peter. 1811, Cadet, H.E.I.C.S. (Madras). 1812, Jun. n, Ens., nth N.I. 1815, Jan. 17, Lt. 1819, May 31, Inter, and Qr. Mr., ist Batn. 1822, Paymr. (E. I. Reg., 1812-24). Son of James, of Littlefolla, and Anne Macdonald ; bap. 1795, Jun. '81 at Huntly ; educated at Capt. Malor's private military inst. ; nominated for H.E.I.C.S. by Mr. Thornton on recommendation of James Gordon ; d. 1824, Apr. 16, at Seringapatam ; tombstone erected in cemetery there by his brother Robert, 1236, to whom he left estate. Brother of Adam, 107, George, 529, James Alexander, 784, and James Edward, 791 ; and first cousin of John, 909. 1156-7- Peter George. 1867, Apr. 19, Lt., Banffsh. Rif. Vols. (L.G., 2529). 1873, J ul - 2 3 res. (ibid., pt. 4, p. 3453)- Third son of John (1804-81), in Lettoch, Glenlivet, and Jane Grant; b. 1841, Apr. 8; d. unm. 1899, Mar. 14 at Nevie (J. M. Bulloch in Huntly Express, 1906, Jul. 6). Brother of James, 773, and William Robert, 1512- 1158. Peter Lawrence. 1856, Cadet, H.E.I.C.S. (Madras) ; Oct. 4, Cornet, Light Cav., Nov. 23, Lt. 1857, Dec. -1858, Feb., served during sup- pression of mutiny in Bengal, in Saugor Nerbudda territories. 1858, May- Dec. 16, served with Brig. Rowcroft's force. 1860-1, on furlough. 1862-3, served with Govr.'s Body Guard. 1864, 2nd Light Cav. 1865, 4th Light Cav.; Nov. i, Adj. 1866, Feb. 6, Capt., D.A.Q.M.G., N. Division. 1867, Jan. i, Brig. Maj., Malabar and Canara. 1869, in England on s.c. rSyi^, on furlough. 1872-3, serving with i8th Hrs. 1874-5, 3rd Cav. 1875, leave on s.c. 1876, Oct. 4, Bt. Maj. 1877, on furlough. 1879, Apr. 19, ret. (E.I. Reg. and I.A.L., 1857-79; A.L., 1857-1911). Second son of Evelyn Meadows (1785-1868), Bengal C.S. (cadet of Cairnfield), and Sophia Flora Cloete ; /;. 1841, Jan. 23, at Dacca, bap. May 2, at St. Thomas's Ch., there; educated at Rev. J. R. Pears's, Windlesham, Surrey, Edinburgh Academy, and by Thomas Hodge, St. Andrew's ; nomin- ated for H.E.I.C.S. by Sir G. Pollock on recommendation of his father; ;;/. 1869, Dec. 2, Margaret Jane Daniell, b. 1844, Apr. i, and has Margaret Evelyn, b. 1871, Feb. 14, in. 1893, Aug. 23, Lt. Henry Forbes Mackay, R.M.A. ; Ethel Emma, b. 1872, Jun. 20, at Bangalore, bap. Jul. 12, /;/. 1893, Feb. i, Capt. A. H. Abercrombie ; Katie Evelyn, b. 1875, Apr. 12, bap. May i, at Saugor; and Walter I^awrence Evelyn, b. 1877, Oct. 21. Gordon was living LL 266 HOUSE OF GORDON. at Southsea in 1908. Brother of Sir James Davidson, 789; nephew of Hugh, 668- 1159. Philip. 1803, Aug. 24, Ens., Aberdeensh. Mil. (L.G., 1220). 1160- Philip. 1805, Sep. 24, Ens., 27th Ft. (L.G., 1201). 1806, Nov. 18, Lt. (ibid., 1493). 1811, May 10, slightly wounded at Albuera (G.M., vol. 81, pt. i, p. 662). 1812, Apr. 6-7, wounded at the siege of Badajos; Jul. 22, wounded in an affair at Salamanca (ibid., vol. 82, pt. i, p. 174, pt. 2, p. 574). 1813, Jun. 21, wounded at Vittoria (ibid., vol. 83, pt. 2, p. 276) ; d. of wounds, Aug. 28 (W.O., Reg. of Deceased Offs., P.R.O. ; A.L., 1806-14). Son of John, Grantown, N.B. ; m. before 1807, Mar. 29, when his wife "Challenger" (Adm. Indexes, Midshipmen, P.R.O.). 1835, May 20, drowned (ship lost) off the coast of Chili, by the upsetting of a boat in performing a dangerous service essential to the preservation of the lives of his shipmates for which he had volunteered, May 15. The whole of the crew were saved except Gordon and a seaman, and were taken off the coast where they were in danger of being attacked by hostile Indians for 27 days, by the " Blonde" frigate. Fourth son of Alexander, of Ellon, 197; b. at Auchlunies 1815, May 27. 1177- Robert. "Collonel in Germanic," Lord Morton's Reg., which served under Lord Willoughby (Earl of Lindsey) at the relief of Rochelle, 1628 (Earls of Sutherland, 408). Son of Patrick, of Craigton, Sutherland, who was a brother of John, of Rothiemay ; had a brother John, " Lieutenant Collonel in Germanie " (Dun- robin MS., printed in the House of Gordon, n. (152)). 1178- Robert. 1647, Nov. 2, went Madrid College, aged 24 ; refused admission, because his head had been pierced by a leaden bullet, and he had no knowledge of Latin ; given 250 reals and the expense of his journey ; became an officer in the army. 27O HOUSE OF GORDON. Son of George, and Margaret Bonneyman, in Elgin (Records of the Scots Colleges, i. 197). 1179. Robert. 1648, Capt., Col. Robert Munro's Reg. (Earls of Suther- land, 542). Eldest son of Alexander, of Carroll, and Florence, dau. of Hector Munro, of Pitfour ; m. Margaret, dau. of Sir Alexander Gordon, of Navidale, and had Robert, 1181 ; d. before 1710, Nov. 25 (Bulloch's Gordons of Invergordon, 97 ; House of Gordon, n. (150)). 1180- Robert, 4th Viscount of Kenmure. 1650, Dec. 22, as Governor of Kenmure Castle, surrendered to the English, undertaking forthwith to deliver up " his Castle of Kenmure with all the arms and ammunition for the use of His Excellency the Lord General Cromwell," but all his household stuffs were secured for his own use and those of the garrison had liberty to re- pair to their own homes (Mackenzie's History of Galloway, n., Appendix 19). 1651, Sep. 3, taken prisoner at the battle of Worcester (Nicoll's Diary, Bannatyne Club, 59). 1653, Jul. 27, joined Glencairn's Rising, taking a hundred horsemen to Killin, and returning South to raise more forces (Mer- curius Politicus, No. 167), and thenceforth he was one of the most active leaders against the Commonwealth. " He is repeatedly mentioned in Col. Lilburne's correspondence with the Lord General and others from Aug. 1653, till towards the end of the year, during which period he was engaged in the Highlands, particularly in association with Lord Lome, afterwards gth Earl of Argyll, and the Laird of Macnaughton. 1654, Jul. 19, at the defeat of the Royalist Army at Loch Garry, his charger was taken and he with others " was " fain to make use of his heels over the bog " (Mercurius Politicus, 1654, Jul- Aug.). 1659, imprisoned in Edinburgh Castle; escaping over the wall with two of his servants during the time of the sermon on Sunday, Dec. 18. Son of James, of Barncrosh and of Buittle, who was uncle of John, ist Viscount of Kenmure; b. 1622, Nov.; succeeded, 1643, his brother John, as 4th Viscount of Kenmure, the latter having succeeded, 1639, John, 2nd Viscount; /. 1655, Oct. 20, at St. Paul's, Covent Garden, Martha, widow of Sir Gregory 'Norton, bart., of Charlton, Berks; d. s.p. before 1663, Feb. 27, at Greenlaw, being succeeded by his grand uncle's great grandson, Alexander, 123 (Scots Peerage, v., 112, 120-123). 1181- Robert. 1679, Apr. or earlier, Lt, Earl of Dumbarton's Ft., muster taken on arrival at Kinsale (Ormonde Papers, n. 219). Four com- panies of the reg. (which took part in the siege of Tangier) arrived there from Ireland on the "James" and "Swan," 1680, Apr. 4, and 12 more on the "Ruby," " Phoenix," and "Garland" in the following Jul. (Routh's Tangier, GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 271 167, 183, 317, 318). 1683, Oct. i, musters at Tangier. 1684, Feb. 24, appears in a " List of Soldiers and others, to be transferred from Tangier to England by H.M.S. ' Oxford '" (Dartmouth Papers, Hist. MSS. Com., nth Report, pt. 5, p. no, Scottish Review, 1907, Jul. 4, p. 8). 1684, May 4, ist Lt. (Dalton's A.L., i. 318). Younger son of Robert, 1179- 1182- Robert. 1682, Jun. 20, " Commission to Gordon, Younger of Gordonstown, to be Lt. Col. and Capt. of Militia Regiment in shires of Ross, Sutherland and Caithness " (Scotland Warrant Bks., P.R.O. vn. 212). Probably Sir Robert, 3rd bart. of Gordonstown ; b. 1647, Mar. 7, at Gordonstown ; distinguished as a mechanician ; knighted 1673 ; succeeded to baronetcy about 1685; twice m. ; d. 1704, Sep. 5, or Oct. at Ogston (D.N.B.). 1183- Robert. 1689, Jul. 10, Ens., Earl of Angus's Reg. The Camero- nians (Muster Roll). 1184- Robert. " Lifetennant," i.e. Lieutenant, "who married and yet lives " (Balbithan MS.). Second son of Adam, of Glenbucket, cadet of Park, vfhod. 1693 ; mentioned in the Poll Book, 1696 (List of Pollable Persons, i. 518); brother of Capt. Adam and Ensign Alexander, both in continental armies. 1185- Robert. " An officer in the army'' (Douglas's Baronage, 1798, P- 3)- Younger son of Sir James, 5th bart of Lesmoir who d. about 1714 (House of Gordon, u. (256)). 1186- Robert. Lt., Hamilton's Ft., which served at Malplaquet, where Hamilton comd. four Batns. of Infantry as Maj. Gen., Scots Brigade. 1714, h.p. on reduction (MS. A.L., 1722, p. 120, P.R.O. ; List of Reduced Officers H.M. Land Forces and Marines entitled to receive half pay, published 1 738-40 for House of Commons ; A.L., 1740, p. 144, Roy. Unit. Serv. Inst. ; Dalton's A.L.). M. before 1716, Dec. 25 ; d. 1739, Apr. 13 ; will proved 1740, Feb. 20, by widow Margaret, for 12 i6s. 8d., amount of h.p. due at death (Brechin Test. W.O. Wid. Pensions, P.R.O.). "Jean (d. 1766, Mar. 12), dau. of Lt. Robert Gordon, Montrose (d. before 1747) m. 1 747, John, son of Robert Stewart, thrice Provost of Aberdeen, and Anne Gordon (sister of Charles, 299), Professor of Mathematics, Marischal Coll., Aberdeen ; Stewart and his dau. Margaret, d. 1766, Mar. 13 (Abd. Jour.). 1187- Robert. 1738, Ab., R.N., Deptford Stores ship, afterwards Qr. Mr. Mate and Mid. ; Mid., " Carcass " sloop, " Love," " Preston," " Wager". 272 HOUSE OF GORDON. 1744, Aug. 2, passed as Lt., aged 28 (Adm. N. Board, Lts. Passing Certif., P.R.O.). 1745, Mar. i, Lt., " Tavistock ". 1746, Apr. 30, discharged, May i, h.p. 1747, Oct. 14, Portsmouth stores. 1748, Apr. 15, "Hampshire," Aug. 2, sunk; Aug. 3, h.p. 1755, Oct. 7, "Ferret" sloop. 1756, Jun. n, 3rd Lt., "St. George". 1757, Mar. 29 or 30, 2nd Lt. ; May, " Culloden ". 1760, Aug. 20, h.p. (Adm. Half Pay Lists, 1746-51 ; Muster Bks., P.R.O.). Son of John, of Carroll ; m. Jane, dau. of Thomas Grant, of Achoynanie, will 1774, Dec. 30 (Abd. Test. ; Eraser's Chiefs of Grant, i. 514) ; had a dau. Jane, his executrix, and a dau. d. 1783, Jan. 30, at Kintradwell, Sutherland (S.M., vol. 45, p. no). Gordon d. 1781, Jul. 17, at his house in Castlehill, Aberdeen (Abd. Jour., Jul. 23). His sister Elizabeth, d. 1780, Mar. 24, at Tain (ibid., Apr. 3); had a sister Margaret; nephew of " Capt. William Gordon," and possibly related to Adam Gordon, who received his h.p. for him. 1188- Robert. 1741, Apr. 14, Ens., ist Ft. 1742, May i, Lt. and Capt. 1753, Jun. 20, discharged (MS. A.L., 1742-3, p. 109, 1752, pp. 113, 114, P.R.O. ; Quarters of the Army in Ireland, 1745, 1749, 1750-2). 1189- Robert. 1741, May 4, 2nd Lt., Col. Long's Marines. 1743, Sep. 28, ist Lt., Maj. Gen. Philipp's (4oth) Ft. 1745, Feb. 9, ist Lt., Byng's Coy., Col. Long's Marines. 1747, Jun. i, Capt., one of 12 Independent Coys, of Marines going on an expedition under comd. of Hon. Adm. Boscawen. 1751, Oct. 12, Capt., Col. Campbell's (2ist) Ft, from h.p. (MS. A.L., 1742-3, pp. 74, 104, 138, 139, 218 ; 1745, p. 126 ; 1752, p. 225, P.R.O.). 1762, May 7, Bt. Maj. (A.L., 1754-64). 1190- Robert. 1741, Jul. 1 1, Ens., i4th Ft. 1746, Apr. 23, Lt. 1747, Jan. 20, Adj. 1750, Sep. 27, granted ten months' leave of absence from Jun. 25 on private affairs. 1751, Oct. 31, exchanged with Lt. Leathes Johnstone from Irish h.p., ret. (MS. A.L., 1742-3, p. 61 ; 1745, p. 75; 1752-3, p. 188; Leave of Absence, P.R.O.). 1191- Lord Robert. 1741, Sep. 18, Cornet. N. British Dgns. (MS. A.L., 1745, P- 18, P.R.O.). A " Lord " Robert Gordon can have been a son only of a Duke of Gordon, but no such son of a Duke of Gordon is known to any peerage. On the same date Lord Adam, who was undoubtedly a son of Alexander, and Duke, also became a cornet in the same reg. The " Lord " is probably a mistake. 1192. Robert. 1743, Mid., R.N., ' Shark " sloop; later Ab. and Qr. Mr., "Deal Castle," Captain's servant, " Sheerness," Ab., "Chesterfield," Mid., " Assistance," Ab., " Devonshire ". 1750, Feb. 13, passed as Lt., aged 20 (Adm. N. Board Lts. Passing Certif., P.R.O.). 1193- Robert. 1747, Jun. i, Capt, Independent Highland Coy., raised GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 273 by him for service in Scotland, but afterwards in E. Indies, previously Lt, Collyear's Reg., Scots Brigade (W.O. Commissions, P.R.O. ; G.M., vol. 22, p. 297) ; probably the Capt. Gordon, H.M. Independent Coy. for the E. Indies, who, Sep. 27, conveyed several prisoners from Carlisle to London (Allardyce's Hist. Papers, 618). 1748, served at Pondicherry. 1755, returned to England from India. 1756, Aug. 21 or Sep. 3, Capt., 33rd Ft. (W.O. Commissions and Notifications, MS. A.L. 1752, pt. 2, p. 153, P.R.O.). 1758, Dec. 30, Maj. and Capt., 84th Ft., raised for service in E. Indies (G.M., vol. 26, p. 413 ; S.M., vol. 17, p. 418 ; Maj. G. A. Raikes's Roll of Offs. 84^ Reg., 2nd Batn., p. 84; A.L., 1757-72). 1759, Sep., comd. 2nd Division at the attack on Vandiwash, war against the French on the Coromandel Coast ; " in the first line on the right was Draper's Regiment, commanded by Major Brereton, on the left was Coote's Regiment commanded by Major William Gordon, 1392, in the centre were the troops of the India Company commanded by Major Robert Gordon, with ten pieces of artillery in the centre and on the flanks '' (Complete History of the War in India, 1749-61). 1760, Mar., temporarily comd. main army during absence of Col. Coote and Maj. Monson ; Mar. 28, moved to Alamparvah ; Apr. i, encamped at Kellenore, and sent a detachment against Killaporum ; Apr. n, in charge of a large detachment sent by Coote to take the pettah under Fort of Valdore ; comd. attack at Valdore which surrendered Apr. 18 ; Sep., comd. ist Division in attack on Bound Hedge, Pondicherry (Robert Orme's Military Transactions in hulostan, n. 518-23, 624-8, 666-9; Add. MSS., 35,917, f. 46, B.M.). 1760, serving at Cuddalore. 1761, Apr., Comdg. Off., Cuddalore Camp, ordered sale of effects on death of William, 1392, buying one of the lots, which included William's " gray horse 73 I2S., Freemason's apron and cross and a harp". 1761, Jun., said (Morning Chronicle, 1774, Jan 27) to have served at Belle Isle and in Portugal. 1762, Jan. 18, Bt. Lt. Col., left 84th Ft. (W.O. A L., erased MS. note) ; Oct. 8, Lt. Col., in Portugal only. 1768, offered his services to H.E.I.C. ; accepted, Sep. 4, arrived at Bombay, given comd. of troops there in the absence of Col. Pemble. 1769, Nov. or earlier, Lt. Col., Bombay Inf., aged 49, employed at Tellicherry. 1770, Mar. 28, Col. (MS. A.L., Bombay). 1771, Jan., sent with 1500 men against a set of pirates called Coolies to the N. of Surat, subdued them; stormed Morvah ; attacked Broach (Morning Chronicle, 1774, Feb. i). 1772, Nov. 12, again attacked Broach; Nov. 28, it was decided at a Council meeting " Mr. Gordon must repair to his station at the Presidency with the military and main force under his command " ; Dec. 18, Council acquiesced " in Colonel Gordon's staying at Broach with the whole military force till circum- stances conveniently admit of his return" ; Council decided 1776, Oct. 7 (affair MM 274 HOUSE OF GORDON. at Broach) that Gordon "in consideration of his very particular case is to be allowed the sum of Rs. 8000 as his share out of the general amount " (G. W. Forrest's Bombay State Papers, 1. 175, 191; 11. 176). 1773, employed at Bombay 1774, Feb. i, appt. Comdr. of forces in Madura, the directors rescinding by 155 votes the appointment which they had given, Jan 27, to Col. James Stuart of the Torrance family (who fought a duel with Lord Macartney in 1780), a fierce newspaper correspondence in the Morning Chronicle for Gordon and in the Public Advertiser against him, and an eleven hours meeting of the directors on Jan. 27 having intervened (controversy printed verbatim in Banffshire Advertiser, 191 1, May 4-25) ; Feb. 8, Brig. Gen. ; Apr. 12, Comdr. in Chief, his staff consisting of Capt. Richard Campbell, Maj. of Brigade, Capt. Alexander McLellan, 'A.D.C., and Mr. Robert Taylor, secretary (MS. A.L., Bombay, 1774, Nov. i ; 1775, Jul. ; 1776, May) ; Dec. 12, sent to reduce the fort of Thana in co-operation with Mr. John Watson, Supt., Bombay Marine; this expedi- tion and results dealt with at length in 15 letters from Gordon to the President of the Council; Dec. 28, the fort was taken by assault : Dec. 31, Thana captured (J. M. Bulloch in Huntly Express, 1907, Jan. 4, n); Philippart (E. India Mil. Cal., n. 488, note) says when Ensign Nugent reported to Brigadier General Gordon that the breach was practicable, having proceeded under shelter of the bank of the river and at great personal risk to ascertain this fact, the Brigadier "one of the bravest and best of men," . . . said to his A.D.C. Capt. McClellan, " Maister Nugent tells me he cou'd dance a minuet on the breach ". 1775 (first Mahratta war) Gordon, made acquaint- ance with the negotiations with Raghunath (one of the claimants to the throne at Poona), signifies his approbation of the measures, offers his services to command the forces sent to Raghunath, dissents to the appointment of Lt. Col. Keating to the command (Bombay Secretariat Records, 126). 1776, Mar. 7, Warren Hastings writes to Govr. and Council, Bombay that the command be given to Gen. Gordon, to whom alone we deem [it] fit to be entrusted with a charge of such consequence to the interest, nnd order and safety of the Company. By express choice and nomination he was appointed lo it ; we also recommend that you give him immediate orders to join the troops with Raghunath and march the combined forces with all possible expedition to Poona. The occasion is too critical and important for us to stand on personal respects, and we hereby declare that we shall consider you responsible to the Company for the consequences, if our present recom- mendation of General Gordon should not be complied with (Bombay State Papers, Maratka Series, I. 275-6). Nov. 23, Gordon submits his reasons to the Secret Committee, which he requests may be entered on their Minutes, why the Presidency should give GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 275 no protection, countenance nor support to Raghunath, who has left his place of residence assigned him by the peace treaty and come to Bombay. In his fight with Keating, Gordon found a great supporter in John Murray, the publisher, who had fought tenaciously for him in his struggle with Stuart (Banffshire Advertiser, 1911, Jun. i). Apparently (natural ?) son of Sir Robert, 4th bart. of Gordonstown, to whose son and successor, Sir William, 6th bart., he left part of his fortune. Gordon d. 1777, May 4, bur. in Bombay (S.M., vol. 40, p. n). By will, dated 1776, Aug. 16, he appointed his friend Lt. Col. Cockburn and his secretary, Robert Taylor, executors, leaving each of them Rs. 800 ; he bequeathed 1000 each to Mrs. Elizabeth Sutherland, Lady Duftus, widow of Eric Sutherland, Lord Duffus, 1000 to Mrs. Joanna Taylor, wife of William Taylor, Writer in Edinburgh, 500 to Mrs. Naomi Ross, widow of Ross, of Pitearney, Ross-sh., Rs. 800, and his wearing apparel to his servant Christopher Joseph (7.O. Rec.). 1194. Robert. 1746, Nov. 27, Cornet, N. British Dgns. (W.O. Notifications, P.R.O.) 1195- 1759, Jun. i, Mid., R.N. "Lynn" (Adm. Muster Bks., P.R.O.). 1196- Robert. 1759, Sep. G, Lt., Earl of Sutherland's Batn. of Highlrs. (A.L., 1760-3 ; W.O. Notifications, P.R.O.). 1197- Robert. 1759, Oct. 27, Ens., Essex Mil., ist or Western Batn. A.L., 1762). 1198- Robert. 1760, Dec. 20, Ens., 25th Ft. previously Vol. 1762, May i, Ens., io2nd Ft., 1763, h.p. (A.L., 1763-85 ; W.O. Notifications, P.R.O.). 1199. Robert. 1768, Gunr., H.E.I. C.S. " Drake" snow. 1760, Jan. or Mar. 26, "Admiral Watson". 1770, Mar. 31, " Resolution " (I.O. Rec.). 1200- Robert. 1772, Jul. 3, Ens., 44th Ft. 1776, Jul. 9, Lt., 35th Ft., (A.L., 1773-80; Richard Trimen's Rec. 35^ Reg-}- Youngest son of Alexander, XI. of Gight, d. 1780 (House of Gordon, i. (281), n. (475) ; W.O. A.L. 1780, MS. note, P.R.O.). 1201. Robert. 1775, Surg. Mate, 54th Ft. (previously Hosp. Mate). 1779. J ul - 3. Sur -> 54th Ft. (L.G., 1780, Feb. 15). 1781, Sep. 13, ret. (L.G., Dec. n). Served through American war and is referred to in Army Accounts 1776-80, "abstract of expenses incurred at Philadelphia" by him, and, 1781, Dec. 3, "Mr. Gordon to be reimbursed what the Surgeoncy cost him by the sale of an Ensigncy" (Roy. Inst. Papers, Hist. ~'!SS. Com., n. 227, 358). Re-entered the service as Hosp. Mate, and 1782, Aug. 2 to Nov. 13, was serving at Woodbridge Camp at 5/- a day, and said to be " going to Jamaica in Jan. 1783" (W.O. Out Letters, Med. Dept., P.R.O.). "Mr. 2/6 HOUSE OF GORDON. Robert Gordon sold his commission as regtl. Surg. . . . some time after which the late Surgeon Gen. [Mr. Robert Adair] on his earnest solicitation employed him in 1782 to attend the camp and he has been established and resident in Jamaica since 1785" (ibid. 1792, Dec. 18); date of appt. 1785, Mar. 25 (ibid. 1790, Mar.). 1790, one of eight mates serving in Jamaica at 7/6 a day (List of Hosp. Mates, 1786, Dec,, to 1790, Jan.). Had applied for the Surgeoncy of a cav. regt., but was informed " as you are at so great a distance from home it might be of great prejudice to the service to have such a corps left without assistance until you should be able to join it, es- pecially as these regts. have now no Mates " (W.O. Out Letters, 1789, Aug. 4). 1794, still holding appt. as Hosp. Mate, for Surg. Gen., writing to John Weir, Surg. to Forces in Jamaica, refers to " Dr. Robert Gordon's Memorial " which he received and laid before A. M. Board, and adds " I doubt not of his being considered when a proper opportunity offers, but the office of Physician is quite out of the question" (ibid., Apr. 3); and again "the A. M. Board will certainly take his services into consideration when a proper opportunity of promoting him shall offer. ... I find he solicits a physician's office and in this regard I can answer that the Board seems resolved not to promote to Physician any who are not Fellows or Licentiates of the College [of Phys. of Lond.]. I beg . . . you to say this to him and I will take an early opportunity of writing to Dr. Gordon" (ibid., Apr. 16). 1795, Sept. 16, Acting Dep. Purveyor at Jamaica. 1796, Nov. 23, Phys. to Forces, St. Domingo (? Bar- badoes). 1797, Sept. 2, A. M. Board writes to Sec. at War: "We beg to return the enclosed with the only observations we can possibly make on it, which are that we neither are informed according to Mr. Gordon's letter to Col. Brownrigg that the office of Insp. Gen. at St. Domingo is going abegitig, nor even that the office is vacant, and that we never recommended Mr. Gordon to any appt., not having any knowledge of him " (ibid.). 1797, Dec. 25, placed on h.p. 1801, Apr. 25, f.p. 1802, Mar. 19, recommended, unsuccessfully, by Duke of Kent, for Insp. of Hosp. at Halifax, N.S. ; Jun. 25, h.p. 1803, Jul. 25, f.p.; Aug. 9, Phys. to the Forces (L.G., p. 986), possibly as result of his letter to Board of Apr. 2, praying for remunera- tion granted to officers of 30 years' standing. 1804, Feb. 15, tried by Court Martial at Chelsea College (warrant dated loth) " for writing a letter [dated Jan. 23] conceived in most disrespectful and highly offensive terms to the Surg. Gen. his superior officer in the Med. Depart, to the prejudice of good order and military discipline"; Jun. 23, The Judge Advocate Gen. writes: "Taking into consideration that the circumstance of the New Regulations of H.R.H., the Comdr. in Chief, which were signified by the Deputy GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 277 Secretary at War to the Army Medical Board, had not been communicated to Dr. Gordon, and firmly believing from his assertion that nothing but the impression of being improperly treated and degraded by having an inferior officer placed over him, as he conceived without due authority, could have induced him to write the letter in question, and that had the New Regula- tions been communicated to Dr. Gordon, the Court [was] inclined to believe it would have prevented any remonstrance on the subject and did therefore adjudge that he the said Dr. Gordon be reprimanded in such manner as H. M. may be pleased to direct. H. M. is pleased to direct that Dr. Gordon be re- primanded by the Physician General of the Army ". Reprimanded and ordered, July 9, to report himself immediately to Phys. General for further instruc- tions ; Aug. n, dismissed the service (L.G., 955). 1807, May, placed on h.p. 1821, Jul. 19, Dep. Insp. of Hosp. by brevet (ibid., p. 1616,; A.L. gives date 1817, Jul. 17). Son of Thomas, of Kinharvie (i 700-63), supposed to be a cadet of Kenmure, and Ann Gartshore ; m., 1784, Oct. 23, at Kingston, Jamaica, Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Adams (d., 1813, Nov. 12), and had a dau. Elizabeth (d., 1832, Apr. 15) placed on Compass. List from Christmas 1821 at 16. Arrears due at her death paid to her brother Robert Edward George, 1264 (W.O. Abst. of Appl. Compass. List, Wid.'s Journal, W.O. Cert., Corresp. Compass. Fund, P.R.O. ; A.L. 1797-1823). Gordon d. 1822, May 27, aged 75 (Kinharvie family described by J. M. Bulloch in Dumfries Courier 1907, Jul. 24). Uncle of John, 977. 1202- Robert. 1778, May 30, Off., RN., wrote from H.M.S. " Berwick" from Spithead ; Jun. 28, wrote from St. Helens ; Sep. 25, wrote from sea " the French fleet are not to be found ". Burke (Peerage, 191 1, under Gordon, of Earlston) says he retired owing to bad health. Third son of William, of Culvennan (J. M. Bulloch in Dumfries Courier, 1906, Aug. 25): d. 1753, Nov. 13; inherited Threavegrange from his brother, David, 398, 1692; d. unm. 1831, at Dumfries. 1203. Hon. Robert 1778, Jun. 6, Ens., 78th, afterwards 72nd, Ft. (L.G.). 1779, May 26, Lt. 1 788, Apr., serving on the Coromandel Coast (List ofH.M. and H E.I.C. Offs.). 1792, May 4 or Nov. 10, Capt. Lt. (L.G., 838). 1794, May 3 or Sep. 14, Capt. 1798, ret. (ibid., 402 ; A.L., 1779-98; W.O. A.L., 1798, MS. note). Younger son of John, "8th Viscount of Kenmure"; d. unm. 1797 in England ; will proved 1800, Jan. 14, by two surviving brothers, executors ; there was owing to him at death 1000 contained in a bond dated 1792, Dec. 18, 1793, Jan. 10, by Dunbar, Earl of Selkirk and Basil, Lord Daer, to Alex- 278 HOUSE OF GORDON. ander McKenzie, his trustee (Edinburgh Test.). Brother of Hon. Adam, 97, Hon. James, 725, John " loth Viscount of Kenmure," 897, William, " gth Viscount of Kenmure," 1402- 1204- Robert. 1779, Feb. 8 or Jul. 24, Lt, Sutherland Fencibles (S.M., Vol. 41, p. 400 ; A.L., 1779-82). 1205- Robert. 1780, Jan. 17 or Feb. 8, Cornet, 2nd Dgn. Gds. (L.G.). 1784, Oct. 9, Lt. (ibid., 513). 1787, Jun. 27, granted six months leave of absence on private affairs. 1790, Dec. 18, Capt. (ibid., 754). 1792, Dec., reported unfit for service, " his fractured leg being still in a very weak state, but it is hoped that in a few months he will be perfectly well " (IV. O. In Letters Misc. Sec. at War, P.R.O.). 1794, Mar. i or Sep. 9, Maj. (L.G., 907). 1797, Oct. 28, Lt. Col., 26th, afterwards 23rd, Light Dgns. (ibid., 1023), 1801-2, comd. in Egypt (Davis's znd Ft., iv. 395). 1803, Feb. 19, ret. (L.G., 227). Third son of Robert, of Auchendolly (1724-8), mayor of Bristol ; b. 1760 ; /;/. 1799, Feb. 5, at Southampton, Elizabeth Blaney, dau. of Col. B. Johnston, 65th Ft., and had Augustus, 278, and Henry, 636- 1807-9, living at Botley Grange, Southampton; d. 1845, Jan. (Burke's Landed Gentry, 1886; Bishop of Winchester's Reg., Hurl. Soc. ; G.M., Vol. 68, pt. i, p. 164; S.M., 1809, Feb.). Uncle of Charles John, 368, and Robert, 1235- 1206. Robert. 1781, Cadet, H.E.I.C.S. (Bombay). 1782, Sep. 6, arrived at Bombay; Nov 21, Ens., European Reg., detachment under Brig. Gen. Mathews for invasion of Canara ; present at siege and storm of Onore, assault and capture at Cundapore, and of all the works that defended Hyder Gheer Ghauts, followed by surrender of Bednore. 1783, Apr., took part in attack and storm of Annantapoor, taken prisoner, marched with 80 other offs. to Chittledroog in irons ; kept thus closely confined until the peace. 1784, removed to ist Batn. N.I ; served as Fort Adj., Tannah. 1788 Sep. 6, Lt. 1790, Nov., Adj., i2th Batn., superintending the discipline of 1200 recruits, went on service to Tellicherry, with that corps complete in discipline, though young soldiers. 1791, served at siege and capture of Cannanore undei Lt. Gen. Sir Robert Abercromby, and in the field the entire campaign. 1792, served at siege of Seringapatam. 1793, May, appt. to Adj. Gen.'s office. 1796, Jul. n, D.A.A.G. 1797, Sep. 6, Capt. Lt., accompanied Gen. Stuart to Malabar for the subjugation of the Cotiote Country. 1798, Feb. 13, Adj. Gen., Member of Military Board, rank of Lt. Col. ; Dec. 28, Capt. 1799, served at siege and capture of Seringapatam (Philippart's E. India Mil..Cal.). 1805, Apr. 28, Maj. 1807, Agent for army clothing. 1809, Oct. i, Lt. Col. 1813, Dec. furlough to England. 1816, May 29, ret. (E. I. Reg., 1800-16). GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 279 Apparently connected with Gordons of Edintore through Rev. Lewis, minister of Drainie; b. 1763; m. 1800, Oct. 4, at Bombay, Hannah King, one of the eight beautiful daus. of John King, of Puttenham, near Guildford, 1746-1817; d. 1835, Aug. i, at Canterbury in his 73rd year; commemorated by an inscription in Old Walmer Parish Church as an " honourable and useful officer, appreciated and acknowledged by the Governors and Commanders-in- Chief under whom he served, and his private worth as a liberal friend and amiable companion is affectionately remembered by his brother officers and others". His only child Robert Edward, b. 1823, Jan. 12, at St. Marylebone, d. 1837, Nov. 14, at Walmer. Mrs. Gordon d. there 1836, Dec. i (G.M., vol. 4, N.S., p. 333, Vol. 7, N.S., p. 109, Vol. 8, N.S., p. 658). Gordon's portrait in oils, his photograph and one of his wife, were lent to the India Exhibition, Earl's Court, 1895, by Mr. and Mrs. Eastwick-Field. Mrs. Gordon's youngest sister m. Capt. Robert William Eastwick (i 772-1865), the subject of Adventures of a Master Mariner, edited by Herbert Eastwick Compton, 1890 (J. M. Bulloch in Huntly Express, 1907, Jul. 26 ; and in Northern Scot, 1911, May 27, Jun. 3). 1207- Robert. 1779, Aug. 18, or 1781, Jun. 2, Ens., 73rd after 1786, 7ist Ft., previously Vol. (L.G.) 1784, Nov. 2 or 1785, Oct. 22, Lt. (L.G., 477). 1788, Feb. 26, granted leave of absence until 1789, Jan. i, on account of his health. 1790, Jan. 2, twelve months leave on private affairs. 1791, Jan. 24, or Feb. 26, Capt., Independent Coy. of Ft. (W.O. A.L., 1790, MS. note P.R.O. L.G., 120; A.L., 1788-90). Said (bj- family tradition) to have served in Ireland during rebellion as Capt. in a Fencible reg. or in Sutherland Fencibles. Eldest son of Robert, Achness, by his first wife Barbara, dau. of Robert Munro, of Blairich ; b. 1755, Nov. 24; acquired Invercarron ; m. Christina, dau. of Hugh Munro, of Achany, and had two sons and three daus., including Barbara, the mother of Principal Rainy (Genealogy of the Families of Douglas and Robertson, 1884, pp. 42-3; Mackenzie's Munro of Foulis, 478 ; Melville's Balfours of Pilrig, 220, 223). Half-brother of Alexander, 185, George, 524, John P[olson?], 1055, Rupert Daniel, 1282, and William, 1408- 1208-9. Robert. 1781, Dec. 3, 2nd Lt., Marines. 1784, h.p. 1787, Nov. 17 or 1788, Feb. 9, Ens., 6oth Ft. (L.G., 1788, 62). 1790, Apr. 13, Adj. ; May 5 or 8, Lt. (L.G., 217, 275). 1793, Nov. 2 or 1794, Feb. 25, Capt. Lt. (ibid., 169). 1794, Nov. 16 or 1795, Apr. 14, Capt., 34th Ft, (ibid., 330). 1798, Feb. 27, Maj. of Brigade, forces in S. Britain (ibid., 174). 1800, May 13, Maj. 1806, Jul. 17, ret. (ibid., 462; A.L., 1782-1806; Rec. 34^/2 Reg., 91). 1808, May 7, Insp. Field Off., Yeo. and Vol. Corps, rank of Lt. Col., while so employed (L.G., 625). 280 HOUSE OF GORDON. D. 1832, Mar. 2, at Inverness, aged 64 (G.M., Vol. 102, pt. i, p. 389) erroneously described as "late of i3th Light Dragoons". Probably the Maj. Gordon 34th Regiment, who met Capt. George Elers in London, 1806, Nov. (filers' Memoirs, 200). 1210-1. Robert. 1794, Sep. 27, Lt., Sutherland Fencibles, 2nd Reg. (L.G., 974). 1212. Robert. 1794, Nov. 29, Capt., Elgin Fenc. Inf. (List of Offs. Alii., Fenc. Cav., and Inf., Irish Establishment, 1797-1800). 1213- Robert. 1795, Jun. 20, Capt., Earl of Elgin's Fenc. Cav. (L.G., 630). 1214. Robert. 1797, Mar. 10 or Apr. 15, Ens., Edinburgh Highland Vols. (L.G., 377). 1798, Jun. 5, Lt. (ibid., 482). 1801, Sep. 5, Capt. Lt. (ibid., 1073). 1803, Jun. 4, Capt. (ibid., 651). 1215. Robert. 1797, May 27 Ens., N. Fencibles (L.G., 471). 1798, Aug. 29 or Sep. i, Lt. (ibid., 810). 1800, Jul. i, ist Lt., Strathdon Vols. (ibid., 748). Fifth son of James, in Croughly (1726-1812); in. Elizabeth, dau. of ... Stewart of Lynchorck, Strathavon, and had John and two daus. (Croughly Book, 92) ; d. 1828, Feb. 4, at Croughly, his widow, who m. Capt. Grant, of VVoodside, dying 1858. Brother of Charles, 318, George, 515, James, 755, John, 917, and William Alexander, 1474. 1216. Robert. 1797, Jul. i, Lt., W. York Mil., 4th reg. (L.G., 1007). 1217- Robert. 1798, Aug. 29, Ens., N. Fencibles (W.O. Commissions, P.R.O.). 1803, Jul. 18, Lt., Aberdeensh. Mil. (L.G., 1051). 1804, Jun. 25 or Jul. 14, Capt. (ibid., 852 ; List of Offs. Mil., and Vols., 1807, p. i). Son of Alexander, of Invernettie and Glendaveny, who was the son 01 George, IV. of Sheelagreen ; acquired the estate of Ashmore, Perthshire ; m. 1806, May 19, at Alehousehill, Catherine, youngest dau. of James Reid (Abd. your., May 21), incorrectly stated (House of Gordon, n. (506) to be dau. 01 Anderson, of Techmuiry ; d. s.p. and v.p., 1824, Jul. 27, at Ashmore. 1218. Robert. 1798, Dec. 12, Ens., N. Fencibles (Gordon Castle Papers). Eldest son of William, in Lettoch, Glenlivet, and Anne Grant, Birchfield, Cromdale ; bap. 1783, Nov. 3. 1219. Robert. 1799, Jul. 24, Lt., Sutherland Fencibles (L.G.). 1220- Robert. 1800, Apr. 13, 2 nd Lt., Sutherland Vols. N. Batn. (L.G., 358). 1803, Au - '3, ist Lt. (ibid., 1008). 1221- Robert. 1800, Oct. n, Ens., 6oth Ft. (L.G., 1157). 1803, Aug. 9, Lt. (ibid., 984). 1805, Jul. 20, Lt., 8sth Ft. (ibid., 930); d. 1810 (A.L., GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 28 1 1801-11 ; Henry Stocks Smith's List of Offs. 85th Reg., pp. 28-9; Col. Mend's King's Roy. Rif., 27). 1222- Robert. 1801, Feb. 23, Asst. Surg., R.N., " Minerva " frigate. 1803, prisoner at Verdun (Joseph Babington Macaulay's Life of the Last Earl of Stirling), where Rev. William Gordon (1771-1837), a native of Islip and vicar of Dun's Tew, Oxford, was also a prisoner for eleven years, being captured when abroad as tutor to the son of Sir Henry Dashwood, bart. (G.M., vol. 8, N.S., 97). 1815, h.p. ; Jul. 7, " Haslar ". 1819, May 14, " Abion ". (N.L., 1801-46); d. 1846. 1223- Robert. 1802, Mar. 9, Ens., 47th Ft. 1804, superseded (L.G., 246; A.L., 1803-4; W.O. A.L. 1804, MS. note P.R.O.). 1224- Robert. 1803, Cadet, H.E.I.C.S. (Bombay) Eng. 1804, May i, Ens. ; Jun. 21, stationed at Versovah. 1806, Feb. 27, Lt. 1809, Oct. 16, stationed at Goa. 1810, Jun. 12, granted leave on s.c. to sea. 1811, Dec. 8, instructed to be prepared to accompany a force ordered to proceed on field service. 1812, Jul., attached to Pioneer Corps. 1812-1815, Oct. 18, Asst. to the Rev. Surv. of Bombay. 1815-1826, Resident at Travanccre. 1818, Jan. 8, Bt. Capt. 1819, Apr. i, Capt. 1830, Sep. 18 1834, Insp. Eng. in Gen., Guzerat. 1831, Feb. 20, Maj. 1832, Mar. 14, allowed to purchase a plot of ground for the purpose of building a house in Ahmedabad (. /. Reg., 1801-35). Sixth son of Rev. Lewis, minister of Drainie, of the Edintore family, and Elizabeth Logan (House of Gordon, n. (404)) ; b. 1786, Apr. 2, bap. Apr. 10, educated at Marischal Coll. ; in. 1816, Mar. 13, at St. Andrew's Ch., Calcutta, Finella Davidson, b. 1795, widow of Hugh McPherson, and had Robert, 1245 > Stewart St. John, b. 1829, Jan. i, Bombay C. S. ; Ellen Mar)-, d Peter, 1155 ; first cousin of John, 909- 284 HOUSE OF GORDON. 1237- Robert. 1808, Jul. 2, Ens., 42nd Ft. (L.G., n). 1811, Sep. 6, Lt. (ibid., 1724). 1814, Apr. 10, severely wounded at Toulouse (G.M., vol. 84, pt. i. p. 605). 1815, Jun. 16, k. at Quatre Bras (A.L., 1809-16; Lt. Col. Percy Grove's $md Ft., ist Batn., v., Appendix; Dalton's Waterloo Roll Call, 157-9). Son of Rev. John (1758-1827), minister of Duffus, and Isabel Lumsden ; d. unm. ; his mother applied to War Office for a pension in 1820 and 1824 ; informed she was not eligible unless in distressed circumstances and formerly maintained by her son ; her dau. Catherine Forbes (m. Rev. William Asher), who applied for an allowance in 1819, was informed Aug. 9, through Charles Forbes, M.P., Fitzroy Square, that since 1817, Dec. 25, pensions had not been granted to sisters of officers (WO. Letters, Compass. Fund, P.R.O.). Brother of John, 973. 1238. Robert. 1808, Sep. 24, Maj., Inverness-sh. Mil., ist Reg. (L.G., 1809, 290). 1239. Robert. 1810, May 24, Boy, 2nd class, R.N., " Phoebe," aged 13. 1811, Jan. 14, Vol., ist class ; Nov. i, Mid., Cape of Good Hope, Channel, Western Islands ; served at capture of " Renomme," off Madagascar, in May, present at surrender of the "Nereide," and of the Settlement of Tamatave. 1813, Jan. 15, Mid., " Centaur," N. Sea and Channel ; served at conquest of Island of Java. 1814, Jan. 27, Ab., " Tonnant " ; Apr. i, Mid., coast of America and Cork ; served in many engagements with Americans, present at attack on New Orleans. 1816, Jul. 17, "Queen Charlotte," Mediterranean; Aug. 17, Lt. (act.), served at bombardment of Algiers ; Sep. 1 6, Lt., discharged h. p. 1819, Sep. 6, Lt. " Iphigenia," Jamaica. 1820, Jun. 4, Comdr. (act.), "Ontario"; Jul. 13, "Confiance"; Oct. 30, confirmed. 1821, Sep. 8, returned home, paid off. 1830, Nov. 20, Comdr., "Herald" yacht, Portsmouth. 1831, Jan. 221 paid off. 1831, Nov. 22, Comdr., "Pearl," W. Indies. 1834, Dec. 20, paid off. 1837, Jan. 10, Post Capt. 1857, May 14, R. Adm. 1858, Dep. Mr., Trinity House. 1868, Apr. 8, Adm. (Adm. Indexes, Midshipmen, Offs. Ser- vices, P.R.O. ; N.L., 1816-69; John Marshall's Nav. Biog., iv. pt. 2, p. 51; O'Byrne's Nav. Biog. Die. ; G.M., vol. 97, pt. 2, p. 364, vol. 101, p. 2, p. 644, v. 2nd N.S., p. 410). Third son of David, XIV. of Abergeldie ; b. 1796, Sep. 7, at Chislehurst; succeeded his brother Michael, as laird of Abergeldie, 1860 ; d. unm. 1869, Feb. 18, at 17 Pall Mall, London (House of Gordon, i. (107)). Brother of Charles David, 350 ; uncle of Charles Vincent, 377, Cosmo, 388, Dundas William, 420, Hugh Mackay, 673, and James Henry, 802- 1240- Robert. 1816, Dec. 13, Capt., Wilts. Yeo. Cav. (L.G., 1917; GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 285 List of Off s. Mil., Yeo. Cav., 1817, p. 197, 1825, p. 207). A Robert Gordon was D.L., Wilts, 1826, Mar. 30 (L.G., 966). 1241- Robert. 1821, Jan. 30, 2nd Capt, Florida, Co. Down, Vol. Inf. (List of Mil., Yeo. Cav. and Vol. Inf., 1825, p. 282). Probably Robert, of Florida, son of David, 401 ; b. 1791 ; m. 1825, Aug. 25, Mary, dau. of William Crawford, of Lakelands, Co. Cork; High Sheriff 1833 ; d. s.p. 1864 (Burke's Irish Landed Gentry'). 1242- Robert. 1825, Cadet, H.E.I.C.S. (Madras). 1826, Aug. 20, ar- rived at Madras; Aug. 23, Ens., 37th N.I. 1827, Nov. 24, sent to Wallajah- bad, to take charge of young offs. and details of corps under orders to join their respective regiments. 1829, Oct. 9, Qr. Mr., Inter., and Paymr. (act.). 1830, Jun. 8, granted furlough to Europe on s.c. ; Jun. 17, Lt. 1833, Jun. 7, arrived back at Madras ; Jul. 30, sent to Secunderabad. 1834, Jan. 8, member of a Committee in Fort St. George ; Jan. 20, member of a Court Martial at Madras; permitted to remain at the Presidency on s.c. till Jun. 30. -5836, May 17, instructed by the off. comdg. Hyderabad Subsidiary force to proceed to Jaulnah on Court Martial duty. 1837, Mar., passed in Hindustani at Secunderabad, awarded honorary reward, Mar. n ; Apr. 5, Adj. (act.); Apr. 21, D.A.A.G. (act.) ; Dec. 8, confirmed. 1838, Feb. 13, accompanied Comdr.- in-Chief on a tour of inspection and review through Centre, Mysore, and Southern divisions of the army. 1839, Feb. 25, A.A.G. (act.) ; Apr. 9, con- firmed. 1840, May 5, accompanied Comdr. -in-Chief on similar tour; Aug. 4, services placed temporarily at the disposal of Comdr.-in-Chief for regimental duty; Sep, 24, Capt.; Oct., Star!" Off. (act.) to a detachment in Island of Sow Chow. 1841, Jan., served at capture of Chumpee, and assault of Canton in May as Adj. (Medal, shared 12 months donation Batta) ; employed in garrisoning Hong Kong and other captured ports on the coast of China, shared second donation of China Batta ; Sep. 29, ordered by off. comdg. at Hong Kong to proceed with sick and convalescent, 37th N.I., to Madras; Dec. 3, granted twelve months' leave on s.c. to the Neilgherries and Western coast. 1843, Mar., D.A.G. (act.). 1845, ^ eb - 7> ^ l - Ma J-> and D.A.G. on recommendation of Comdr.-in-Chief. 1847, May 4 1849, leave on s.c. to the Neilgherries and to sea. 1849, Apr. 7, accompanied the Comdr.- in-Chief on a tour of inspection and review through Mysore and Southern divisions, and provinces of Malabar and Cannara. 1851, Jun. 30, Maj. 1852, Nov. 19, A.G. (act.). 1853, Oct. 25, A.G., Bt. Lt. Col., and member of Clothing Board; d. Oct. 28, at Madras (G.M., vol. 41, N.S., p. 217; E.I. Reg., 1826-54; 7.0. Rec.). The Comdr.-in-Chief, in announcing to the army his sudden and unexpected death, wrote : 286 HOUSE OF GORDON. Although Lt. Col. Gordon only recently attained the responsible position of Adjutant General, yet his zealous services in the department for a period of 16 years during which he passed through its several grades with personal credit and public advantage, offered a reasonable prospect of long and useful labour in behalf of the army at large. Lt. Col. Gordon served with distinction in China with his regiment. The Lieutenant General, having assumed command of the army only the day before Lt. Col. Gordon's death, could possess but little personal know- ledge of its late Adjutant General, but from documents which have been laid before His Ex- cellency, he has no doubt that the army generally will sympathise in this expression of regret at so unlocked for a deprivation of Lt. Col. Gordon's services, while his friends and official associates cannot fail deeply to deplore the loss of an officer possessing many desirable qualities. A monument was erected by his friends in St. Andrew's Church, Madras, " in testimony of their esteem, and as a memorial of the ability, integrity and usefulness of his public life, of his amiable disposition, his warm-hearted but unostentatious benevolence and of the Christian purity of his private life ". The 37th N.I. was raised to the rank of a Grenadier reg. for its gallantry in China, in 1841. Under Gordon's direction was compiled An Abridgement of the General Orders issued at the Presidency of Fort St. George, from 1800-1840, jfuH., indexed, Madras, 1840. Fourth son of George, 512 ; b. 1807, Mar. 31, at Leitcheston House, Rathven, Banffsh. ; educated at a private school ; nominated for H.E.I.C.S., by Sir G. A. Robinson on recommendation of Gen. Alexander Ross ; m. 1847, at Madras, Adeline Louisa Letitia, b. 1825, dau. of Henry Collier, and had Charles Hadfield, 365 ; Adeline Charlotte, b. 1850, Aug. 3, bap. Oct. 20, at St. Andrew's Church, Madras, m. 1871, Aug. 10, W. D. 0. Hay Newton; and Amy Frances, b. 1852, Jul. 25, bap. Oct. 4, m. 1878, Apr. 24, William S. Cooper. 1243- Robert. 1827, Cadet, H.E.I.C.S. (Madras). 1829, Mar. 8, Ens., 48th N.I. 1830-1, Supy., served with the Field force in Coorg, shared in Prize money. 1834, Oct. 24, Senr. Ens., 32iid N.I. ; Oct. 28, Lt. 1839, Sep. 7, Adj. (act.), Sappers and Miners. 1840, Apr. 14, sailed for Singapore, with detachments, proceeding to the eastwards under Lt. Col. Montgomerie, C.B. 1841, May, present with Sappers and Miners in operations before Canton ; shared donation of 12 months Batta. 1842, May 18, served at capture of fortified heights and city of Chapo ; Sir Hugh Gough writes : I directed the Rifles to occupy the houses close to the wall to cover the Grenadiers of the 53rd and the Sappers and Miners, who were directed to ascertain the depth of a canal that intervened. Lieutenant Gordon, attached to the Sappers, foitunately found a small boat, with which he crossed (finding the canal not fordable), and secured two others of considerable size at the opposite side, with which we crossed over, the Grenadiers, 55th and Brevet Major McLean, and a body of Sappers with scaling ladders, and the walls were soon in possession of the left wing . GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 287 Gordon served with the Northern division of the army in China until the termination of hostilities (Medal), and shared in second donation of 12 months China batta. 1843, J un - 22 > Capt. 1844, Feb., rejoined his reg. 1845, Dec. 16, granted furlough to Europe on s.c. 1850, Jul. 23, Paym. (act.), Nagpur Subsidiary Force. 1852, Jul. 19, Supt. Engineer, Nagpur. 1854, Jun. 20, Bt. Maj. ; Nov. 21, Executive Off., Kamptee Executive Range. 1855, em- ployed in Public Works Dept., Saugor and Narbudda Territories, Jubbulpore division. 1856, Aug. 26, Executive Off. 1857, Sep. 4, placed at disposal of Comdr.-in-Chief, for regimental duty. 1857, Nov. 30, Maj. 1861, Aug., Lt. Col. ; Dec. 31, ret. (E.I. Reg., 1828-60 ; I.A.L., 1861-62). Son of Robert, of Larglanglee (1771-1833), solicitor, Kirkcudbright, and Rose Hutchinson (family described by J. M. Bulloch in Kircudbright Adver- tiser, 1911, Jan. 6) ; b. there 1808, Jul. 12, educated there and at Edinburgh University ; nominated for H.E.I.C.S. by Robert Campbell, on recommenda- tion of Col. John Duff; in. 1848, Nov. 30, Susan Rainsford Hannay, Kirkdale, b. 1827, Jan. 27, and had Robert William, b. 1850, Aug. 18, bap. Sep. 29, at Kamptee; Mary Hastings Hannay, b. 1851, Dec. 26, bap. 1852, Jan. 25, at Kamptee ; Edwin Charles, b. 1854, May 3, bap. Jul. 25, at Kamptee ; Frederick Everard, b. 1855, Aug. i, bap. Sep. 24, at Kamptee; William David I486 ; Henry .(Eneas, b. 1859, Dec. 22, bap. 1860, Apr. n, at Moulmein ; Rose Helen Frances, b. 1864, Jan 23 (G.M., vol. 16, p. 376) ; Norman Hutchison, b. 1865, Mar. 7, d. Aug. 6, Nora Susan Jane, b. 1867, Jan. 24, in. 1888, Apr. 4, Cecil Collard. Gordon d. 1875, Mar. 16, in Guernsey (I.O. Rec.) Brother of William Barclay Ireland, 1481> being served his heir 1873, Oct. 10. 1244- Robert. "Col.," President of the Council of St. Vincent, d. there 1829, aged 91 (Shephard's St. Vincent). The G.M. (vol. 100, pt. i, p. 381) calls him " Hon." not Col., gives age as 90, and 1830, Sep. 16, as date of death. 1245- Robert. 1839, Dec. n, Cadet (Bombay) Art. ; but never actually joined it. Son of Robert, 1224; b. 1821, Dec. 18, at Aleppi, bap. 1822, Jan. i ; educated at Mr. Andrew's and Mr. Jones's, and at Military Seminary ; nominated for H.E I.C.S. by J. Loch in 1836 on recommendation of his mother, then living at 55 Hans Place, Chelsea; d. 1840, May 13, near Cairo, on passage to India (I.O. Rec.). 1246- Robert. 1841, Cadet, H.E.I.C.S. (Bombay). 1842, Jan. 5, Ens., 4th N.I ; Mar. 28, arrived at Bombay. 1843, May 5, passed in Hindustani ; Oct. 7, Inter, (act.), i8th N.I. 1844, May, passed in Mahratta ; Oct., in Guzeratti. 1845, J an - 4i Lt. 1845, Sep., Inter., 2nd N.I., and Qr. Mr. and 288 HOUSE OF GORDON. Inter., 64th N.I. ' 1846, Oct. 19 Adj., 4th N.I. 1847, Apr. 26, granted one month's leave on s.c. to Mahabaleshwar, extended to Oct. 31, to go to Bombay, where, Sep. 27, placed at disposal of Board of Education. 1848, Sep. 14, res. Adjtcy., placed temporarily at disposal of Comdr.-in-Chief foi regtl. duty ; Oct. 3, ordered to join headquarters of his corps. 1849, Aug. i, sent to Calcutta on s.c. ; Sep., granted furlough to Europe. 1851, Apr. 15, Capt. 1853, Apr. 27, arrived back at Bombay ; Jun., Asst. Supy., to the Superintendent, Rev. Survey and Assessment, Guzerat. 1855, Dec. 17, Asst. Comdr., Punjab. 1858-60, on furlough. 1862, on furlough. 1863, Oct. 29, ret. (E.I. Reg. 1842-64). Son of Robert (d. before 1851), New Bond Street, London; b. 1822, Nov. 14 ; nominated for H.E.I.C.S., by Sir W. Young, bart., on recommenda- tion of F. J. Fuller in 1851 ; student, Lincoln's Inn, 1858, Nov. 20; called to the Bar, 1863, Nov. 17, then living at 32 Clarges Street, London ; in. 1860, Feb. 1 8, at St. James's, Piccadilly, Marie Therese, youngest dau. of Sir East Clayton East, ist 'uart., Hall Place, Maidenhead, Berks, and had Cecil John Pelham, l>. 1861, Jan. 3, bap. Jan. 10, d. and bur. Aug. 10, at Mhow ; Gerald Clayton East Pelham, called to the Bar, Lincoln's Inn, 1888, Dec. 26 ; Marie Therese, i. 1898, Edward S. Cox; and Violet Minna, d. 1891, Jun. 19. His widow d. 1909, Mar. 11, at 32 Clarges Street (Lincoln's Inn Admissions, n. 285 ; Foster's Men at the Bur ; I.O. Ri-c.). Possibly brother of James, 771; but Sir Gilbert Clayton-East, bart., writes, 1911: "Neither I nor any member of the family ever did know the origin of Robert Gordon. We never either heard of any relative." 1247- Robert. 1844, Dec. 31, Ens., 66th Ft. 1846, Dec. i, ret. (Hart's A.I.., 1845-47). 1852, Nov. 18, Capt., Norfolk Mil., 2nd (eastern) Reg. (L.G., pt. 4, p. 3152). 1853, May 16, Capt., Isle of Wight Mil. Art. (ibid., pt. 3, p. 2569). 1859, Dec. 14, Maj. (ibid., pt. 6, p. 4850). 1868, May 16, res. (Lt. Col. J. Mouat F. Hunt's Art. Mil. Keg. of Southampton, pp. 400, 407, 408). Elder son of Rev. Robert (d. 1828), rector of Scampton, Lincoln ; who was the son of Rev. George, Dean of Lincoln ; who was the son of Rev. John, Archdeacon of Lincoln ; in. (i) 1852, Feb. 10, at Ryde, Isabella Mary, youngest dau. of R. Adm. Hood Hannay Christian, grand-dau. of R. Adm. Sir Hugh Cloberry Christian, K.B., 1796 (G.M., vol. 37, N.S., p. 510); in. (2) 1858, Dec. 2 (then of Tyne Hall, Bembridge, Isle of Wight), at Bonby, Lincolnsh., Cecilia Frances, eldest dau. of Rev. Weaver Walter, Vicar of Bonby, Rural Dean, Prebendary of Lincoln (ibid., vol. 6, 2nd N.S., p. 90). Presumably father of Robert Weaver Walter, 1275. Cousin of George Tomline, 600, Rev. Henry, 637, and John, 997. GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 289 1248- Robert. 1860, Nov. 2, Capt. Comdt., S. Banffsh. (4th) Rif. Vols. (L.G., pt. 4, p. 4092). 1862, Mar. 4, res. (ibid., pt. 3, p. 2617) ; May 29 Capt., 3rd Banffsh. Rif. Vols. (ibid., pt. 3, p. 2903). 1249- Robert. 1866, Dec. 19, Capt., jth Hants Rif. Vols. (L.G., p. 7057). 1250- Robert. 1868, Jan. 8, Ens., io2nd Ft. ; Feb. i, ic-gth Bengal Inf. 1871, Sep. 8, Lt. 1874, Jul. 3, Lt., Bengal S.C., Wing Off., 22nd Punjab N.I. 1877-8, took part in the Jowaki expedition, N.W. frontier of India (Medal with clasp). 1880, Jan. 8, Capt., Bengal S.C. 1886, Oct. 25, Wing Comdr. 1888, Jan. 8, Maj. I. S.C. 1891, served in Miranzai first expedition. 1894, Jan. 8, Lt. Col, Indian Army. 1897, took part in operations on N.W. frontier of India with Malakand Field force, relief of Malakand, subsequent operations in Bajour and with Mohmund Field force (Medal, two clasps ; Despatches, L.G., 1898, Mar. 18). 1898, Jan. 8, Bt. Col. ; served in Tirah Expeditionary force on line of communications (Despatches, L.G., Apr. 5). 1899, Jul. 12, ret. (A.L., and I.A.L., 1869-1911). Son of Robert, 1236 ; b. 1850, Jan. 8 ; in. 1886, Feb. 17, at Lahore, Helen Marshall (b. 1855, Sep. 18, d. 1889, Dec. 18), dau. of William Black- wood, and has Huntly, 676 ; Hilda, b. 1888, Jun. 17, d. Aug. 26 ; and Eva Muriel, b. 1889, Jul. 9. Col. Gordon lives at Linnkeith, Blairgowrie (J. M. Bulloch's Gordons in Brae, in Huntly Express, 1906, Aug. 31). 1251. Robert. 1871, Mar. 3, Ens., ist Lanarksh. Rif. Vols. ; Apr. 29, Lt. (L.G., pt. 2, p. 1283, pt. 3, p. 2224). 1873, Jan. 18, res. com. (ibid., pt. i, p. 219). 1252- Robert. 1877, Jun. 9, Lt. of Orderlies, A.H.C., on promotion from Colour Serg., A.H.C., total service in ranks 13 years, 198 days, having enlisted into 8ist Ft., 1863, Nov. 23, at Newport, Mon., aged 22, afterwards transferred to A.H.C. 1881, Jul. i, Qr. Mr., A.H.C. 1884, Aug. i, Medical Staff. 1887, Jun. 9, hon. rank of Capt. (A.L., 1878-92). M. 1870, Jan. 31, at Templemore, Ireland, Caroline Standing, and had Joseph Frederick, b. 1875, and Florence Caroline, b. 1877. Gordon d. 1892, Jan. 17, at Aldershot. 1253- Robert. 1883, Apr. 7, Lt., ist Elginsh. Rif. Vols., afterwards Seaforth Highlrs. (Ross-sh. Buffs) Vol. Batn. (L.G., pt. 2, p. 1845; A.L., 1883-9). His widow, J. F. , now lives at 32 Therapia Road, Honor Oak, London, S.E. 1254- Robert. 1895, Jul. 10, 2nd Lt., Gordon Highlrs. 2nd Vol. Batn. 1897, Dec. 8, Lt. (A.L., 1895 Jan. 1901). Son of John, head forester at Durris House ; agent for Union Bank of Scot- land, Ellon, Aberdeensh. ; m. Isabella, dau. of late George Marr, architect, Ellon. OO 290 HOUSE OF GORDON. 1255- Robert. 1900, Jan. i, 2nd Lt, Roy. Marine Light Inf. 1901, Jan. i, Lt. (A.L., 1900-11 ; N.L., 1900-11); b. 1882, Jan 22. 1256- Robert. Colonial Off., attached to the Gordons in Tirah cam- paign (Despatches, Medal, two clasps) ; employed with Queensland Mtd. Inf., S. African war. 1900, Jan., transferred to ist Gordons ; Feb., comd. Mtd. Inf. Coy. 1901, Jan. 30, wounded and permanently lamed at Doom River (Des- patches, S. African Medal, six clasps). 1900, Nov. 29, ret. pay, unatt. list, Reserve of Offs. 1902, Oct. 5, Capt., Nov. 29, D.S.O. 1904, Dec. 10, Bt. Maj., Commonwealth Mil. Forces (A.L., 1900-11). Second son of James, Riviera, Brisbane (1822-1904), who was one of the discoverers of Port Darwin and who was the son of William (1784-1879), Balmaclellan (J. M. Bulloch in Aberdeen Weekly Journal, 1909, May 6) ; b. at Brisbane, 1866, Dec. 22 ; educated at Brisbane Grammar Sch., and High Sen., Hobart, Tasmania (Who's Who, 1904; Information from Robert Gordon, Brock- ham Park, Betchworth, his uncle ; family described by J. M. Bulloch in Aberd. Weekly jfonr., 1909, Aug. 6 ; portrait in S. African Who's Who, 1908, p. 155). 1257- Robert Aaron. 1888, Apr. n, 2nd Lt., Edinburgh Art. Mil. 1889, Jul. 27, Lt. 1893, Sep. 9, 2nd Lt., Roy. Scots Lothian Reg. 1896, Jan. 22, Lt. 1899, Nov. 28, Capt. Served in S. African war, 1899-1900, with ist Batn. ; Feb., present in operations near Stormberg, under Sir William Gatacre ; in operations for relief of Wepener, including engagements at Dewetsdorp ; in operations under Lt. Gen. Ian Hamilton, 1900, Sep. 1902, Jan. 14, res. (A.L., i888-Apr. 7902). Youngest son of William Eagleson (1821-73), M.D. Edin., 1842, Bridge of Allan (who belonged to Co. Tyrone) ; b. 1871, Feb. 7, at Jasmine Cottage, Bridge of Allan ; educated at Edinburgh Collegiate School ; d. s.p. 1903, May 27, in London, after a brief illness, bur. Dean Cemetery, Edinburgh. Brother of Archibald Alexander, 264, and William Eagleson, 1489- 1258- Robert Alexander. 1795, Feb. 14, Ens., Corps of Waggoners, serving with forces on the Continent, previously Serg. Maj., 3rd Ft. Gds. (L.G., 146*). 1797, Sep. 26, Ens., 7th W. I. Reg. (ibid., 924). 1800, Mar. 18, Lt., 3ist Ft. (ibid., 260). 1803, Mar. 5, Lt., 66th Ft. (ibid., 226). 1807, Jun. 2, or 1808, May 7, Capt. (ibid., 625 ; A.L., 1796-1815). D. unm. 1814, at Batticaloa (W.O. A.L., M.S. note). Described "Alexander" (A.L., 1797), "J. Alexander" (A.L., 1798-1800)," R.Alexander" (L.G., 1800; A.L., 1801-15). 1259. Robert Alexander. 1883, Apr. 7, Lt., Seaforth Highlrs. (Ross-sh. Buffs) Vol. Batn. (A.L., 1883 Jan. '89). 1260. Robert Clifton. 1844, May 31, Ens., Both Ft. 1846, Aug. i, Lt. 1847, ret. (Hart's A.L., 1845-48). GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 291 Elder son of Robert Edward George, 1264; b. 1826, Aug. 31, at Ash- bridge House, Aldershot ; in. 1858, May 5, Georgiana Catherine, dau. of George Nevile, Skelbrooke Park, Doncaster, widow of Charles A. Whittuck (G.M., vol. 4, and N.S., p. 666; Burke's Landed Gentry, 1886, p. 1339), and had Rev. Edward G. Gordon, Vicar of St. John's, Waterloo Road, London, who has (1912) a charming pencil sketch of Gordon and his brother John, 997, by J. B. Schmitz, 1864, drawing master, at Sandhurst. 1261. Robert Crosby. 1783, Jun. 17, Ens., 64th Ft. (L.G., 407) ; h.p., 72nd Ft., by exchange (W.O. A.L., MS. note, P.R.O.). 1788, Mar. 8, Lt., izth Ft.(L.G., 109). 1790, Jan. 27, h.p., 6sth Ft., by exchange (W.O. A.L., 1789, MS. note, P.R.O.). 1794, Aug. 28, or 1795, Aug. 27, Capt., laoth Ft. (L.G., 87); reg. reduced offs. placed on f.p. 1796, Apr. 5, or g, Capt., ist Ft., ist Batn., ; May 3 or 7, Capt., 6ist Ft. (ibid., 330, 434; \V.O. A.L., MS. notes, P.R.O.). 1797, Jan. 26, or Feb. 14, Maj. (L.G., 144; A.L., 1784-98). Eldest son of Sir William, 7th bart. of Embo, 1396; <>. 1772; d. 1797, Nov. 25 or 28, at Derby, aged 25 (S.M., vol. 59, p. 931 ; G.M., vol. 67, p. 1072). 1262- Robert Gumming: Hamilton. 1815, Jul. 14, Ens., and Lt., 3rd Ft. Gds. (L.G., 1483). 1818, Dec. 25, h.p. by reduction. 1820, Mar. 24, Lt., 48th Ft. (ibid., 714). 1823, Mar. 20, h.p. by reduction ; Dec. i, Lt., 951)1 Ft. (ibid., 2071). 1828, Nov. 25, Capt. (ibid., 2171). 1831, Jun. 7, exchanged to unat. list, h.p. 1838, May n, Capt., 85th Ft. (ibid., 1090). 1838, ret. (A.L., 1816-39). Son of William, 1416; b. 1799, Dec. 21, in Plymouth Citadel; /;;. 1828, Jan. 22, at Handsworth, near Birmingham, Frances, eldest dau. of George Freer, Surgeon, of the Friary, Handsworth (G..V., vol. 98, pt. i, p. 175), and had George Hamilton, 575, Hamilton Thomas, 613, William Elrington, 1491, Adam Charles, b. 1833, Rector of Doddleston, ;;;. Georgina Frances (il. 1904, Jun. 24), dau. of Hon. Frederick Anson, Dean of Chester, and d. 1904, Jan. 8 ; Richard Goodall, schoolmaster, b. 1843, Feb. 25, d. s.p. 1892 ; and a dau. Frances Freer (W.O. Offs. Services, 1829, P.R.O.). 1263- Robert Eddington. 1897, Dec. 15, 2nd Lt. (from Military forces, Victoria), Northamptonsh. Reg. 1900, Jan. 19, Lt. 1905, Aug. 2, Capt. 1907, Nov. 2, employed with W. Africa frontier force (A.L., 1898-1911). Probably a descendant of George Gordon, Melbourne, Victoria, who in. 1814, Violette, dau. of Lt. John Eddington, 2nd Batn. Roy. Scots, and Ann Elizabeth, dau. of James Blair, Rothesay and Elizabeth McLachlan, and had Archibald Campbell Eddington, Harry Graham and Violette (Burke's Colonial Gentry, i. 270). 2Q2 HOUSE OF GORDON. 1264- Robert Edward George. 1804, Oct. 12, Ens., ist Ft. 1806, Jun. 29, Lt. 1814, May 26, Capt., h.p. 1817, Jun. 19, Capt., 45th Ft. (L.G., 1488). 1823, ret. (A.L. 1805-24). Son of Robert, 1201 ; b. 1789; m. 1824, Oct. 19, his first cousin Anne, only dau. of John Gordon, W.S., and had John, 997, and Robert Clifton, 1260- Gordon d. 1864, Apr. 8, at Leamington, aged 75 (S.M., vol. 15, p. 639 ; G.M ., vol. 16, 2nd N.S., p. 678). An oil painting of Gordon and his wife is (1912) in possession of their grandson, Rev. Edward G. Gordon, Vicar of St. John's, Waterloo Road, London. 1265. Robert Edward William. 1846, Sep. 8, Ens., 2oth Ft. 1847, res. (Hart's A. L., 1847-8). Probably son of David, 402 ; b. 1826, Aug. 24, in Jamaica. 1266- Robert F. 1845, Dec. 10, Lt., N. Down Mil. (A.L. Roy. Mil., Yeo. Cav., 7850, P.R.O.). Probably Robert Francis, of Florida Manor, and Delamont House, Co. Down, J.P., D.L., High Sheriff, Co. Down, 1873 ; b. 1802, Jul. 2 ; d. s.p. 1883. Son of Alexander, of Castle Place, Belfast. Brother of James Gisborne, 797 ; uncle of Henry Pottinger, 651- 1267- Robert Q. 1864, Feb. 4, Asst. Paymr., R.N. (N.L., 1864-1873. 1268 9- Robert Henry John Huntly. 1817, Apr. 10, Ens., i8th Ft. (L.G., 1058; A.L., 1818-20). 1819, h.p., 83rd Lt., by exchange (W.O. A.L., MS. note, P.R.O.). 1819, Cadet, H.E.I.C.S. (Madras). 1820, Apr. 6, Ens., 2nd N.I. ; Jul. 31, arrived at Madras. 1822, May 16, Lt. 1824, Jun. 25, granted a furlough to Europe on s.c. 1828, Aug. 18, arrived back at Madras. 1830, Aug. 13, transferred to Invalid establishment ; Aug. 20, permitted to re- turn to Europe on s.c. 1833, Mar. i, ret. (E. I. Reg., 1820-33). 1834, May 30, Ens., 44 th Ft. (L.G., 982) ; ret. (W.O. A.L., MS. note, P.R.O.). Son of Robert Huntly, Xeres, Spain (d. 1803) and Letitia Rudyerd ; which Robert was the son of Cosmo, Jamaica, who was a son of James, of Beldorney ; bap. 1797, Oct. 6, at St. Anne's, Kew Green, Surrey; educated at Hall Place, Kent, and Woodford Wells, Essex; nominated for H.E.I.C.S. by William Astell on recommendation of C. Richardson in 1819, his widowed mother then living in Brunswick Square, London ; m., 1831, Nov. 14, at Laggan, Helen Macdonald (d. 1863) and had Henry, b. there, 1832, Oct. 27 (who rf. unm. 1870, Oct. 13, at Bruges). Gordon d. at 7 Vachel Road, Reading, 1878, Mar. i, the death certificate being signed by Letitia Ann Rudyerd Gordon. Gordon's mother in. (2) C. Richardson (1.0. Rec. ; J. M. Bulloch in Abd. Weekly Jour., 1910, Feb. 23, Apr. 13). Described as Robert in L.G. and A.L. 1270- Robert James. 1798, Feb., Vol., ist class, R.N., "Niger," GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 293 Channel; Mid. 1799, Jan., Mid., "Triumph," Channel. 1800, Mar., " Barfleur," Channel. 1801, Apr., " Indefatigable," Channel. 1802, Apr., "Amelia," Plymouth Sound ; Jun., " Endymion," Spithead ; Aug., " Donegal ". 1803, " Hussar," Channel. 1804, Feb., wrecked, made prisoner, escaped in 1807 ; Oct. 7, passed as Lt., aged 20 (Adm. N. Board, Lts. Passing Certif., P.R.O.) ; Dec. 1 1, Lt., " Sceptre,'' did not join. 1808, Jan. 23, Lt., " Mercury," Cadiz, Mediterranean, distinguished himself there on various occasions. Murray Maxwell writes Apr. 4, from Cadiz to R. Adm. Purvis (G.M., vol. 78, p. 440) : Lieut. Gordon and Lieut. Whylock went with First Lieut. W. O. Pell in command of the " Mercury's " boats, and took part in a small action in the mouth of Cadiz Harbour in the teeth of eleven sail of the line. The boats and others pushed on in the most gallant manner, boarded and brought out seven tartans from under the very muzzles of the enemy's guns, and from under the protection of the barges, and pinnaces, and the combined fleet which had by that time joined the gunboats. Lord Collingwood communicated an account he had received of the destruction of a number of vessels on the beach of Rodi, near Monfredonia, by the boats of the " Mercury " under Lieutenant Gordon (ibid., vol. 79, p. 968). 1810, Mar. 14, discharged ; Mar. 15, h.p. ; Jun. 17, "Leveret," Baltic ; Nov. 2, Lt., "Southampton," W. Indies. 1812, Nov., wrecked. 1813, Aug., "Fox," Halifax, Quebec, coast of America. 1814, Feb. 28, Comdr. (act), '"Spider," W. Indies; Jun. 6, Comdr., for rank; Aug., Comdr. (act.) "Satellite," W. Indies; Sep. 20, Comdr. (act.), " Muros," Surinam. 1815, Comdr., " Arachne," did not join ; Apr. i, Comdr., "Snapper," Guernsey; Sep. 18, discharged ; Sep. 19, h.p. (Adm. Offs. Services, Half Pay Lists, P.R.O. ; John Marshall's Nav. Biog., iv. pt. i, 202 ; Laird Clowes's Navy, v. 433)- Third son of Abraham Cyrus, 75; bap. 1786, Dec. 17, at Bawtrey, York; d. 1824, Sep. 27, at Wilet Medinet, a day's journey from Senaar, from which he was proceeding in an attempt to penetrate up to the source of the Bahr Colittaid (S.M., vol. 15, p. 639 ; G.M., vol. 94, pt. 2, p. 574, vol. 95, pt. i, p. 478). Gordon left Cairo in May or June, 1822, on behalf of the African Association for the purpose of ascertaining the sources of the Bahr el-Abiad or White Nile, then a mystery (Quarterly Review, 1822, Oct., p. 93 ; J. J. Hall's Life of Henry Salt, n. 205, 211); Jun. 20, the French traveller, Frederick Cailliaud (Voyage d Merde, 1826, in. 267), met him between Assouan and Dongbla. He visited several of the mountain regions of Kordofan, and to use the expression of the Arabs, " had written down the country " (G. A. Hoskin's Travels in Ethiopia, 1835, p. 180). He fell ill in 294 HOUSE OF GORDON. Kordofan, but managed to reach Wad Medina, on the Bahr el-Azrek or Blue Nile, a little north of Senaar, where he died and was buried. Lord Prudhoe, who visited Senaar in 1829, says Gordon died of violent tertian fever (Journal of the Roy. Geo. Soc., 1835, p. 47). 1271- Robert Knight. 1841, Cadet, H.E.I.C.S. (Bengal). 1841, Sep. 4, arrived at Fort William ; Sep. 22, posted to 72nd N.I., at Allahabad, under orders for Agra. 1844, Aug. 4, Lt. 1847, Nov. 26, Adj., 2nd Sikh Local Inf. 1848, Feb. 4, 2nd Comdt. (act.) : Mar. 18, granted six months' leave on s.c. to Simla. 1849, Jul., 2nd Comdt. (act.). 1850, Apr. 3, confirmed ; Oct., passed in Hindustani. 1851, Sep., Adj. (act.). 1853, Sep., Comdt. (act.). 1856, Nov. 23, Capt. ; Jun. 12, Bt. Maj. 1857, Mar. 13, Comdt.; Apr. 8, placed at disposal of Comdr.-in-Chief ; May n, granted leave on s.c. to Dhannsala ; extended to 1858, Mar. 31, and then to Sep. 30 (E.I. Reg., and I.A.L., 1841-61). Son of James, 755 (C roughly Book, p. 93, which says he "served in one of the expeditions on the North West frontier, where he was wounded and received the Medal ") ; b. 1824, at Kevack ; educated at Edinburgh Academy; nominated for H.H.I.C.S., by Capt. John Shepherd on recommendation of his father ; d. 1860, Oct. 20, bur. Oct. 21, at Dharmsala (1.0. Rec.). 1272- Robert Napier Stuart. 1898, Jul. 20, 2nd Lt., unat. 1900, Oct. 20, Lt, Indian Army, 56th Inf. 1903, Jul. 23, serving with Burma Military Police, Asst. Comdt, Mitkyina Batn., Siam. 1907, Jul. 20, Capt. 1908, Jul. 8, h.p. (A.L., 1898-1911). Son of William, 1460; o. 1879, Oct. 16. 1273. Robert Norman. 1895, Se P- 28 > 2nd Lt -> Border Reg. 1898, Apr. 23, Lt. 1904, Apr. 3, Capt. (A.L., 1895-1911). Third son of John, Tunbridge Wells, who is the son of James (d. 1884), Provost of Dumfries ; b. 1875, J un - J 8- Brother of John Edgar, 1025- 1274- Robert Watson. 1803, Dec. 31, Ens., 6th Ft, aged 17 (IV. 0. Offs. Services, 1828, P.R.O.) or 1804, Jan. 7, Ens., 8th Ft (L.G., 15; A.L., W.O. A.L., 1804-5, corrects 8th Ft. to 6th Ft, MS. notes). 1805, Mar. 17, Lt., 6th Ft. (Services) or Mar. 16 (L.G., p. 336). 1813, Sep. 16, Capt. 1815, Dec. 31, h.p. (Services), or 1816, Mar. 16, h.p. (A.L.) 1820, Capt, 8ist Ft, exchanged Nov. 20 to igth Ft. (Services) or 1820, Dec. 21, Capt, 8ist Ft. (L.G., 2456). 1821, Jan. 17, igth Ft, by exchange (ibid., 212; A.L., W.O. A.L. 1820, MS. notes). 1826, Sep. 19, Maj., unat. h.p. by purchase (Services ; L.G., 2261). 1823-8, living unm. in Dublin. 1828, describes himself " most anxious for employment, but not for 18 months or two years, owing to being executor to the will of an only brother, a solicitor, GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 295 and whose affairs in consequence being of a most complex nature cannot by any exertion be arranged in a shorter period " (Services). 1836, Dec. 23, Maj., 9 3rd Ft. (L.G., 2623). 1837, ret. (A.L., 1805-37). B. 1789. Will proved 1848, in Dublin. 1275- Robert Weaver Walter. 1884, Jun. 13, 2nd Mate, 3rd grade, "Clive," Roy. Indian Marine. 1885, Apr. i, and grade ; Apr. 6, "Enterprise". 1887, Feb. 25, in command, " Pagan" tender. 1888, Oct. i, ist grade. 1889, Sep., " Canning" troopship. 1890, Jun. 28, " Dalhousie," troopship. 1891, Oct. i, Lt. 1892, Mar. 28, granted twelve months' furlough. 1893, Apr. 14, Lt. in command "Comet". 1895, Sep. 16, "Mayo"; Oct. 10, "Clive" troopship. 1897, Apr. 24, twelve months' leave. 1898, Apr. 29, Port Off., Karachi. 1899, Jan. i, Comdr. ; Jul. 22, Asst. Port Off., Bombay. 1900, Comdr., "Lawrence" despatch vessel. 1901, Jun. 12, "Mayo"; Oct. i, " Canning " troopship. 1902, Nov. 12, Asst. Port Off., Bombay. 1904, Aug. 6, twelve months' leave. Probably son of Robert, 1247; b. 1864, Apr. 9; d. nnni. 1905, Jun. 21, at Birdlip, Gloucester ; by will, dated 1904, Nov. 25, at Territeit, left estate to his sister Mrs. Lilian Kentish Moore (7.O. Rec.) 1276. Robert William Thew. 1858, Feb. 26, Ens., 93rd Ft. (Sutherland Highlrs.) 1861, Nov. 5, Lt. 1863-4, served in the N.W. Frontier campaign, and in Umbeyla Pass under Sir John Garvock (Medal with clasp). 1872, passed in senr. dept., Staff Coll. 1873, Sep. 12 1874, Feb. i, special service Ashanti expedition. 1873, Oct. 29, Capt. ; served throughout first phase of Ashanti war ; raised at Sierra Leone native contingents for Wood's and Russell's regiments ; present at repulse at Abrakrampa, Nov. 5-6, the recon- naissances in force Nov. 8 and 27 (Despatches, Bt. of Maj., Medal). 1874, Apr. i, Bt. Maj. 1875, Aug. 141877, Sep. 20, Brig. Maj., Malta. 1876, Sep. 21 1879, Nov. 10, Brig. Maj., Aldershot. 1878, Sep. 18 Dec. 30 and 1879, Mar. 27 Oct. 27, on duty with Boundary Commissioners. Turkey. 1879, Nov. ii 1881, Dec. 31, Comdt., Nicosia, Cyprus. 1881, Jul. i, Maj. 1882, Aug. 4, Brig. Maj., expeditionary force, Egypt ; Nov. 18, Bt. Lt. Col. ; served throughout Egyptian war, first on the Staff of Sir Archibald Alison's force at Alexandria and on formation of the army as Brig. Maj., 3rd Brigade (Highlrs.) ; present at Tel-el-Kebir (Despatches Bt. of Lt. Col., Medal with clasp, 4th Class of the Osmanieh, and Khedive's Star). 1884, served with Soudan expedition under Sir Gerald Graham, as D.A.A.G. and Q.M.G. ; present in engagement at El Teb (Despatches ; two clasps). 1882-5, serving on Gen. Stephenson's Staff, Cairo (A.L., 1859-85; Capt. R. H. Burgoyne's Reg., pp. 384-5, 359). 296 HOUSE OF GORDON. Second son of William, 1430 ; b. 1838, Dec. 3, in India ; bap. 1839, May 14, at Assurghur; educated at Cheltenham Coll. (Keg.); d. 1885, May 31, of intermittent fever, contracted at Suakin on board the " Ganges," at Port Said, " much liked by all who knew him " (Times, Jun. 2 and 6) ; " the service has lost one of the most promising officers and the battalion a good soldier, staunch comrade, and sincere friend " (Regimental Orders). White marble tablet erected by his comrades in St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Aberdeen, designed by Col. Nightingale, 93rd Highlrs. 1277- Robertson. 1828, Apr. 24, Qr. Mr., 93rd Sutherland Highlrs. Served in the W. Indies 1828, Apr. 25 1829, Dec. 31 (A.L., 1829-32 ; Capt. R. H. Burgoyne's <)$rd Reg-, 385). B. 1798, Mar. 22, at Farr, Sutherlandsh. ; d. 1831 (W. O. Offs. Services, 1829, P..R.O.). 1277a. Roland Graham. 1910, Feb. 25, Lt., Bombay Vol. Art. (I.A.L., 1910-1). 1278. Ronald Eagleson. 1909, Dec. 23, 2nd Lt, R.E. (A.L., 1910-11). Son of Robert, M.D., Cape Town, and Marianne Elizabeth Versfeld, and grandson of George (1824-93), who was the uncle of Archibald Alexander, 264, Robert Aaron, 1257, and William Eagleson, 1489 ; b. 1889, Jan. l l- Presented at King George's first levee, 1911, Feb. 21. 1279- Ronald Henry. 1904, Apr. 3, Lt., Gordon Highlrs., 3rd Batn. (Aberdeensh. Mil.). 1907, Mar. 21, Capt. (A.L., 1904 Jan. '08). Son of Hon. John Edward, and great-grandson of John, 960- 1280. Ronald Stuart. 1897, Jan. 20, 2nd Lt., unat., prob. I.S.C. (L.G., pt. i, p. 342). 1898, Mar. 22, Lt. I.S.C. 1899, Apr. 20, Lt., S7th Wilde's Rif. 1900, served in China (Medal with clasp). 1901, Aug. 20, Double Coy. Off. 1904, Aug. i, Adj. 1906, Jan. 20, Capt. (A.L., 1897-1911). Fifth son of John Lewis (1827-1902), of West Park, Elgin, a member of the Edintore family (House of Gordon, n. (415)); b. 1876, Nov. 24, at Elgin: educated at Glenalmond. Brother of John Lewis Randolph, 1050- 1281- Rowland Hill. 1850, Dec. 12, Ens., 38th Ft. 1852, Dec. 31, Lt. 1854-5, served throughout Crimean Campaign, including battles of Alma, Inker- man and siege of Sebastopol ; comd. the party, 38th Reg., engaged in repuls- ing sortie, 1854, Dec. 20, for which he was honourably mentioned by Lord Raglan and promoted into Coldstream Gds. 1855, Feb. 23, Capt. (Medal with clasp, Turkish Medal) ; Sep. 7, exchanged to 42nd Ft. 1858, served in Indian Mutiny ; comd. a small force under Brig. Douglas in the Mirzapore district, which attacked and defeated the rebels at Kirkutghur (Despatches, Medal). 1869, ret. (Hart's A.L., 1851-70). GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 297 Son of William Alexander, 1474; b. 1833; m. (i) 1856, Jul. 8, Elizabeth Rose, dau. of Dr. Manson, Spynie, and had William Alexander, b, 1859, Oct. 21, bap. 1860, Feb. 5, at Bareilly; Marion Scott, b. 1862, Jan. i, bap. Jan. 29, at Futtehghur, d. 1863, Nov. 2, bur. Nov. 3, at Meerut; m. (2) 1876, Mar. 25, Sarah Ann, youngest dau. of George Peploe Forwood, Liverpool, and had Charles Forbes, 358- Gordon d. 1888, Jun. i, at St. Servan, France (Croughly Book, 94). 1282- Rupert Daniel (or David). 1796, Mar. 15, Cornet, Col. M'Dowall's Fenc. Cav. (L.G., 260). Probably eighth son of Robert, Achness, by his second wife, Betty Mackay ; b. 1782, Feb. 17; d. 1802, Jun., Clarendon Parish, Jamaica (S.M., vol. 64, p. 783). Brother of Alexander, 185, George, 524, William, 1403, half brother of John Pjplson], 1055, and Robert, 1207- 1283- Samuel. 1745, Oct. 4, Surg., Marquis of Granby's Ft., then being raised (W.O. Coins., P.R.O.). 1284- Samuel. 1766, Captain's servant, R.N., "Lively"; later Ab., "Augusta" and "Montreal"; Mid., "Montreal"; Ab., "Yarmouth," and " Ramillies " ; Mid., " Ramillies," and " Marlborough ". 1772, Feb. 4, passed as Lt., aged 23 (Adm. N. Board, Lts. Passing Cert if., P.R.O.). 1285- Samuel. 1778, Feb. 14, Purser, R.N., "Harpy" sloop, "pre- viously served as a Warrant Off. for part of the [American] war beiore last ". 1779, Oct 16, "Porcupine". 1782, res. on account of ill health (Adm. Offs. appt. by N. Board, P.R.O.). Went to America 1770, settled at Charlestown, as a merchant. 1775, left America, returned to London and applied for an appointment as Purser (American Loyalist Claims, Treasury Rec., P.R.O.). 1787, Dec. i, residing in Jersey, served heir to his grandfather, Robert M'Brair, messenger in Dumfries. 1286- Samuel. 1794, Oct. 21, Ab., R.N., "Artois," Ushant, and Bay of Biscay. 1796, Aug. 9, Mid., "Duke," Channel. 1797, Jun. 17, Master's Mate, "Veteran," N. Sea. 1801, Feb. 4, passed as Lt., aged 25 (Adm. N. Board, Lts. Passing Certif., P.R.O.) ; Mar., Mid., " London," expedition to Copenhagen ; served in all the actions in the North Sea, at landing of troops in Holland, and battle of Copenhagen, Apr. 2 ; Apr. n, Lt. (act.) "Ganges," N. Sea, Channel and W. Indies; Jul. n, rank of Lt. 1802, Jul. 23, Lt. (act), " Hunter," passage from W. Indies to Plymouth ; Oct. 5, confirmed ; Oct. 15, discharged; Oct. 16, h.p. 1803, Mar. 17, Lt., "Prince Frederick," Hamoaze Buoy, and cruising with Channel Fleet. 1805, Sep. 12, Lt., "Sprightly". 1810, May 12, Lt., "Dwarf" cutter, Downs and Channel. 1813, Nov. 4, captured the American schooner "Charlotte," 2 guns and 8 PP 298 HOUSE OF GORDON. men (G.M., vol. 84, pt. i, p. 79). 1818, Aug. 28, paid off. 1821, Jul. 19, Comdr. for rank (Adm. Offs. Services, P.R.O. ; N.L., 1861-27). Son of Thomas and Catherine; bap. 1775, Jun. 24, at the Protestant Church, Clonmel ; /., before 1799, Mar. 4, Phyllis , and had George Thomas, 598; Samuel Duncan (eldest child), 1292, and (by 1805) two other children; d. 1826, Nov., at the Royal Naval Hospital, Plymouth (G.M., vol. 96, pt. 2, P-475)- 1287- Samuel. 1808, Jan. 16, Ens., ist W. I. Reg. (L.G., 73). 1809, Mar. 4, Lt. (ibid., 270). 1818, Jan. 8, Capt. (L.G., 190; W.O. A.L., erased MS. note; A.L., 1808-22). 1288- Samuel. 1829, Apr. 13, Vol., ist Class, R.N., "Pike," aged 14. 1831, Nov. 21, paid off. 1833, Jan. u, Mid., "African". 1834, Jan. 18, "Leveret". 1835, Oct. 3, "Phoenix". 1837, Feb. u, passed as Lt. 1838, Jun. or Jul., discharged, Plymouth Hospital. 1840, Jan. 27, pensioned (Adm. Indexes Midshipmen, Lfs. Passing Certif., P.R.O.). Son of Rev. Thomas (d. 1827), who was the second son of Thomas, of Spring Garden, Co. Waterford, 1323 ; b. 1815, Jan. i, at Dublin, m. 1844, May 30, Sarah Jane, dau. of George Hall, of Rathmore, Co. Kildare, and had three sons and two daus. ; d. 1879, Apr. 28 (J. M. Bulloch in the Huntly Express, 1907, Sep. 24). 1289. Samuel. 1849, Sub-Conductor, H.E.I.C.S. (Madras), Commiss. Dept., Aden, previously Corporal, Madras Art., 4th Batn., Aden. 1855, Supt, Govt. Bakery, Bombay. 1858, Jul. 10, Conductor. 1860, stationed at Poona. 1861-2, ret. (E.I. Keg., 1819-61.) Son of Robert ; b. -'1821 ; m. (i) 1847, Nov. 9, at Aden, Hannah, (b. 1834 d. and bur. 'there, 1852, Jan. 28), dau. of Thomas Church, and had, David Birdwood, b. 1849, Jun. 2 7> bap. Jul. n; Elizabeth Catherine, b. 1851, Jun. i, bap. Jul. 27 ; in. (2) 1853, Jan. 20, Mrs. Eliza Johnston, dau. of John Kevers, and had Samuel, b. and bap. 1854, Feb. 3, at Aden; William Robert, b. 1855, Aug. 24, bap. Sep. 7, at Bombay; Alice Martha, b. 1858, Apr. 6, bap. Jul. 18, at Bombay; John Turnbull, b. 1860, Jul. 27, bap. Sep, i, at Poona. Gordon d. 1894, Sep. i (I.O. Rec.) 1290- Samuel. 1900, Mar. 7, Asst. Eng., R.N. D. 1904, Jun. 18 (N.L., 1900-4). Described "William " until obituary notice. 1291- Samuel Carey. 1906, Apr. 19, 2nd Lt., Mussoorie Rif. Vols. (I.A.L., 1907-11). Younger son of Carey Ward, Comdr., I.G.S.N. Coy., and Eleanor Clark, b. 1839, dau. of James Boddington Smart; gdson. of Adam, and great-gdson. of Adam, Calcutta (said to have belonged to Banff, formerly Corporal, 73rd GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 299 Highlrs., who in. 1788, Sep. 12, at Cawnpore, Susanna , and d. 1834) ; b. 1861 ; m. (i) 1881, Aug. 5, at St. John's Church, Calcutta, Anne Cecilia Caroline (b. 1864, d. and bur. 1894, May 8, at Roman Catholic Cathedral, Agra), dau. of Edward Rooke Watts, Calcutta, and has Nina Eleanor Watts, b. 1882, Jan. 10, bap. Feb. 13, Calcutta ; Minnie Eliza Watts, b. 1884, Apr. 2, bap. May 2, Calcutta, m. 1900, Apr. 24, Archibald Edwin, b. 1876, son of Edwin Curtis Lerwell, Chandernagore ; Edward Watts, b. 1886, Apr. 9, bap. Jun. 2, at Jubbulpore ; Robert Augustus Watts, b. 1889, Jul. n, bap. Aug. 20, Calcutta, d. 1 90 1, Jul. 31, bur. Aug. i, R. C. Cemetery, there ; Alice Irene, b. 1893, Jun. 21, bap. Jul. 9, Agra, d. 1894, Apr. 18, bur. at R. C. Cathedral, Agra ; in. (2) 1895, Emma Violet, b. 1878, dau. of G. Astridge, Oodeypore, and has Gertrude Eveline Muriel, b. 1896, Nov. 15, bap. Nov. 30, R. C. Church, Simla ; Stella Cecilia, b. 1898, Jun. 24, bap. Jul. 17, R. C. Church, Cawnpore ; Violet Mary, b. 1900, Feb. 22, bap. Mar. 6, at Peshawur; Ellen Jane, b. 1902, Feb, 25, bap. Mar. n, St. Patrick's Chapel, Fort William; Carey Ward John, b. 1904, Jan 27, bap. Jan. 30, Calcutta ; and Florence Elfrida Andrewetta, b. 1905, Nov. 30, bap. Dec. 15, at Agra. Gordon was a teacher in Calcutta, 1881-9, later at St. Peter's College, Agra, 1893-5 ; Head Master, St. Michael's School, Simla, 1896. Head clerk in a mercantile firm, Cawnpore, 1898. Private teacher at Peshawur, 1900, at Doveton College, Calcutta, 1904, Asst. Master, St. George's High School, Agra, 1905. Related to James Money, &12, and William Duncan, 1487- 1292- Samuel Duncan. 1814, Nov. 22, R.N. "Dwarf". 1815, Aug. 21, Mid., " Evidans ". 1816, Apr. i, discharged. 1818, Jun. z, " Iphigenm ". 1820, Jan. 3, passed as Lt., aged 21 (A dm. N. Board, Lts. Passing Certif., P.R.O.). 1821, Jul. 28, discharged ; Jul. 28, " Helicon " ; Nov. 14, " Driver ". D. 1823, Feb. 10 (Adin. Lts. Passing Certificates ; Indexes, Midshipmen, P.R.O.) 1293- Samuel Enderby. 1844, Jun. 19, 2nd Lt., R. A. 1846, Apr. i, Lt. 1852, Jul. 28, Capt. 1854, Adj. ; when serving as Adj. at Woolwich was selected by Col. Strangways, appt. to command the R. H.A. in Crimea, to be his Adj., and proceeded to Varna; on Col. Strangways' succeeding to the command of the R.A., Gordon was appt. his A.D.C., served throughout Campaign 1854-5 ; at the battle of the Alma, the two guns of Turner's battery which did such good service on the top of the knoli on the right of our position, on which Lord Raglan and the Head Quarters Staff were assembled, arrived without a sufficient number of men to man the guns, a portion of the detachment having been delayed in endeavouring to extricate an ammunition wagon, one of the horses of which had besn shot in the river. On observing 300 HOUSE OF GORDON. this, Lt. Col. Sir Collingwood Dickson, Capt. Gordon and Lt. Walsham dis- mounted from their horses and served one of the guns, during which operation Lt. Walsham was killed. Capt. Gordon accompanied his General on the flank march and was present at the action at M'Kenzie's farm. Served at Bala- clava and Inkerman, siege and capture of Sebastopol (Medal, four clasps, Sardinian and Turkish Medals, Brevets of Maj., 1854, Dec. 23, and Lt. Col., 1855, Nov. 2, and 5th Class of the Medjidie). 1857-8, served in Indian Mutiny, having the command of a column which did good service in Oudh, present at actions of Pandora and Doundeakeira (Despatches, Medal and C.B.). 1859, Jul. 1864, Apr. i, Brig. Maj., Sch. of Gunnery. 1863, Nov. 2, Bt. Col. ; afterwards Supt., Roy. Military Repository and the Chief Instruc- tor, Sch. of Gunnery. 1866, May 12, Lt. Col. 1871, May 11877, Oct. 3, Director Artillery Studies. 1875, Dec. 23, Col. 1877, May 17, Maj. Gen., President of Heavy Gun Committee. 1879, Oct. i, Lt. Gen. 1882, Nov., ret. (A.L., i845-Apr. 83; Times, 1883, Feb.). Son of Henry William, 652 ; &. 1824, Nov. 14, and bap. at Greenwich Parish Church, Dec. 16; in. 1865, J u '' 22 > at R ss > Herefordsh., Margaret Flora Mary 1,1834-1901), dau. of Maj. Peter M'Dougall, of Achadunan, King's Own Borderers, and had Henry William, 655, Henry Donald, Govt. Auditor, /;. 1858, Mar. 19, bap. Apr. 29, at St. Peter's Chapel, Calcutta; William Neville, 1528 (W.O. Offs. Mrges., P.R.O.) ; Charles Hanbury, b. 1865 ; and Margaret Julia, b. 1860. Gordon d. 1883, Feb. 5, at Brooks Lodge, The Park, Cheltenham, being bur., Feb. 9, at Leckhampton, Glos. (F.A. Crisp's Visitation of England and Wales, xn. j8i). His Decorations and Medals were stolen from his son's house in Kensington, 1906, Nov. (Daily Chronicle'). 1294. Samuel Rawley. 1812, Nov. 24, Ens., 6th W.I. Reg. (L.G., 2348). 1814, Sep. 21, Lt. (ibid., 1815, p. 173). 1817, May 22, Lt., W. I. Rangers (ibid., 1278). 1818, Jul. 2, h.p., i5th Light Dgns. (A.L., 1813-29). Son of Mrs. Sarah Gordon, Downpatrick, Co. Down; d. 1828 (W.O. Letters, Compass. Fund, P.R.O.). 1295- Samuel Thomas. Surg., Turkish Army, during Servian war (Medal). Employed as a civil Surg., during South African war, 1899 (Medal). Son of Dr. Samuel (1815-98), and great-grandson of Thomas, of Spring Garden, Co. Waterford, 1323; A.B., T.C.D., 1874, F.R.C.P.I. 1892, M. 1890, L. and L.M. 1874, L.R.C.S.I., 1874 (Richmond Hasp., Carm. Sch. and T.C. Dub.). Fell. Acad. Med. Irel. ; Surg., R.I. Constab.; late House Surg., Richm. Hosp., Dub. GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 30 1 1296. Simon. Capt., of Bornhill, Herts., d. 1669, Oct. 18, bur. in St. Stephen's parish, Herts., epitaph describes him as " of honest birth, of mer- chant trade, a man of worthy fame, a Captain ofi St. Christopher's'' (Cusan's Hertfordshire, n. 284-5). A Simon Gordon, St. Alban's, Herts., had a son Samuel, who matriculated at Trinity Coll., Oxford, in 1680, aged 18. 1297- Simon. 1780, Dec. 25, yth Lt., Wilts. Mil. (Ailesbury Papers, Hist. MSS. Com., isth Report, App. VII, p. 257) ; a certificate by the Earl of Ailesbury states that the Militia of Wilts was first raised in 1757 and con- tinued to 1780, then quartered at Birmingham. A Simon Gordon in. Mary (alive in 1805), dau. of Sir John Glynne (Betham's Baronetage). 1298- Simon. 1798, Jul. 21, Capt., Wear Gifford Vols. (L.G., 672). 1799, J an - I2 Maj. Comdt. (ibid., 35). 1299. Stannus Verner. 1864, Aug. 9, Ens., 37th Ft. 1868, May 22, Lt. 1868, Aug. i, Bengal S.C. 1876, Aug. 9, Capt. 1878-80, served in Afghan war, passage of the Mungiar defile, expedition into the Khost Valley ; action of Charasiah, and subsequent pursuit ; defence of Camp Latabund ; affair at Saidabad ; march from Kabul to relief of Kandahar, and battle Sep. I (Despatches, L.G., 1880, May 4, Dec. 3; Medal, three clasps, Bronze Star, Brevet of Maj., 1881, Mar. 2). 1890, Aug. 9, Lt. Col., I. S.C. 1891, served in first Miranzai expedition. 1895, served in Chitral operations ; D.S.O. 1897, Jan. 23, Bt. Col.; comd. 23rd Bengal Inf. (Pioneers). 1902, Aug. n, ret. (A.L. and I.A.L., 1865-1911). Eighth son of Alexander, 204; & 1846, Aug. 20; in. 1872, Aug. 29, Alice Gerrard, b. 1854, Aug, 7, dau. of Col. Halford Fellowes and has Charles Hubert Fellowes, F.S.S., b. 1873, Jul. 16, bap. Oct. 14, at Murree, who in. 1899, Nov. 25, Ella May, b. 1873, F b. !7> dau. of James Pocock, Kew, and has Ailie Fellowes, b. 1902, Apr. 5 (House of Gordon, n. (485)). 1300- Stephen. 1804, Aug. 24, Cornet, 5th Dgn. Gds. (L.G., 1038). 1805, Dec. 24, Lt. (ibid., 1595). 1812, Feb. i, Capt. (ibid., 196; A.L., 1805-20). Fourth son of Thomas, of Spring Garden, Co. Waterford, 1323; d. 1820, Jul. 30, at Geneva (S.M., vn. 382). 1301. Stephen. 1808, Mar. 12, Ens., 28th Ft. (L.G., 356). 1809, May 23, Lt. (ibid., 713). 1813, Jun. 21, slightly wounded at battle of Vittoria, and Jul. 25, at the siege of Sebastian (G.M., vol. 83, pt. 2, pp. 276, 595). 1814, Feb. 14, slightly wounded in Spain; Mar. 18, k. (num.) in action at Lambigo, France (ibid., vol. 84, pt. i, pp. 491, 499). 1302. Stephen Bilton. 1839, Jun. 7, Ens., 45th Ft. (L.G., 1137). 1842, Apr. 15, Lt. 1846-7, served in Kaffir war (Medal). 1847, Jan. 22, Adj. 302 HOUSE OF GORDON. 1848, "when the regiment was stationed in Natal, a portion of it had been mounted, this mounted troop being first commanded by Lieutenant and Adjutant Gordon"; Jul. 19, Capt. " Capt. Gordon with three other officers killed in Natal in 22 days, 137 elephants, 42 buffaloes, 39 elands, 17 rhinoceros, i lion, 8 koodoo, i hippopotamus, besides wild boar, and other smaller deer" (Col. P. H. Dalbiac's 45^ Reg., 168-9). 1860, Apr. 20, Maj. 1861, ret. (Hart's A.L, 1840-73). Eldest son of Arthur Helsham, 272; b. 1821, Jun. 23; m. 1854, Sep. 14, at Alwington, Ellen Elizabeth, dau. of Rev. John Wollocombe, Rector of Stowford, Devon (G.M., vol. 42, N.S., p. 619) and had Arthur Wollocombe, 275; Kllen Frances, b. 1858, Apr. 16, m. F. Vowler; Stephen Charles, b. 1860, Apr. 21 ; Mary Frances, b. 1861, Aug. n ; John Bilton, b. 1862, Nov. 26 ; Penelope Emily, b. 1865, Feb. i, at Llandaff, d. 1873, Feb. ; Archibald Hugh, b. 1868, Oct. 14, d. 1873, l^b- Gordon, d. 1872, Jan. 7, at Whitstone, near Exeter. 1303. Stephen Blaney. 1839, Oct. 26, Ens., 2nd W.I. Reg. (L.G., 1992). 1842, Apr. 15, Lt. 1851, Dec. 26, Capt. D. 1852 (Hart's A.L., 1304- Stewart Douglas. 1874, Sep. 21, Sub. Lt. and Lt., 7and Ft. 1878, Apr. 18, Lt., Bengal S.C. Served in Afghan war, 1877-80, actions of Patkoo Shana and Ahmed Khel (Despatches, L.G., 1880, Oct. 22, Medal with clasp). Served in Egyptian expedition, 1882, battle of Tel-el-Kebir (Medal with clasp, Bronze Star, 5th Class Medjidie). 1885, Sep. 21, Capt., I. S.C. 1888, Feb. 10 1893, ^ ov - i?! Asst. Secy. Mil. Dep., Govt. of India. 1894, Sep. 21, Maj., l.S.C. 1897, Feb. 2 1901, Apr. 14, D.A.A.G., Head Quarters, Bengal. 1900, Sep. 21, Lt. Col, Indian Army. Served in S. African war, 1900-2, and comd. mobile column, Ry. Staff Off. (graded D.A.A.G.), 1900, Mar. 3 1901, Dec. 13, operations in Transvaal and Orange River Colony, 1902, Jan. May (Despatches, L.G., Jul. 29). 1902, Nov. 3, Comdt., I3th Duke of Connaught's Lcrs. 1904, Oct. 12, Bt. Col. (A.L., 1874-1911). Only son of Stewart St. John (1829-66), Bombay C.S., Edintore family (House of Gordon, n (406) ) ; b. 1855, Sep. 8, bap. Oct. 27, at St. Thomas's Cathedral, Bombay; in. 1889, Feb. 12, at Christ Church, Simla, Margaret Eleanor, b. 1867, Sep. 18, dau. of Sir Frederick Russell Hogg and niece of the ist Lord Magheramorne, and has Alan Douglas, 113 (I.O. Rec.). Grandson of Robert, 1224. 1305- Stuart Dixon. 1872, Jan. 15, Cadet, R.N., on a nomination of Lord Goschen. 1874, Jun. 19, Mid. 1875, shared in suppressing the rebellion at Singapore. 1876, Jan. i, A.D.C. to Lord Napier of Magdala at installation GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 303 of the Star of India ; took part in the forcing of the passage of the Dardanelles, and at the operations there and at Besika and Baklar Bays, the second passage of the Dardanelles, and the defence of the Gallipoli Peninsula. 1879, Sep. 20, Sub. Lt., "Dragon," served during Egyptian war (Medal, Khedive's Bronze Star). 1884, Jun. 30, Lt., served in naval and military operations near Suakim, E. Soudan, 1884-5 (Clasp). 1884, Dec. 28, ret. (N.L., 1872-88, which does not mention services of 1875). Fifth son of Charles Edward Parke, 353-4; b. 1859, Mar. 23, and bap. Apr. 28, at St. Paul's Cathedral, Calcutta. On leaving the Navy, he entered the service of the Royal Niger Constabulary and as Acting Commandant went up the Niger and Beune rivers and was stationed at Brass where he gained a knowledge of the natives, utilised in his melodrama, "True Blue, or Ashore and Afloat," Olympic Theatre, London, 1896, Mar. 19 Apr. 25. He was engaged as civil engineer and pioneer by the Imperial British East Africa Co. and surveyed the first telegraph wire in East Africa from Melinda to Mombasa. In 1895 he was secretary of a company to buy Nelson's old ship the "Foudroyant" (Times, 1893, Oct. 30-31). Portrait and biography in The Sketch, 1896, Mar. n. 1306-7. Theodore. 1788, Jun. 24, Surg.'s Mate, 6oth Ft. 1791, Nov. i, Hosp. Mate. 1793, Oct. 16, Surg., i3th Ft. 1794, Nov. 4, Apoth. to Forces on the continent under the Duke of York (L.G., 1088). 1793, Sep., embarked for Jamaica with a body of troops, which first took possession of a part of the Island of St. Domingo. 1796, Oct. 25, Surg. to the Garrison, Jamaica; Dec. 3, Asst. Insp. of Hosp. for the forces (ibid., 1016, 1169); served there until the final evacuation of the island towards the end of 1798. 1799-1803, Mar., Head of Med. Dep., W. Indies. 1800, May 30, Dep. Insp. 1807, Head of Med. Dept., expedition to S. America under Gen. Whitelock. 1809-10, h.p. 1810, Feb. 27, Principal Insp., Army Med. Dept., Member of Med. Board, (ibid., 287 ; A.L., 1794-1844; Hart's A.L., 1840-4: G.M., vol. 19, N.S., p. 329). Son of Rev. George William Algernon (1724-94), minister of Keith, who was son of Rev. Theodore (1701-79) and Anne, dau. of Prof. George, V. of Kethock's Mill, b. 1770; King's Coll., Aberdeen, 1782-6, M.D., 1796; in- herited estate of Overhall, as heir portioner of line and prov. gen. to George Leith, 1817, Oct. 18 ; lived for years at Ythan Lodge, Aberdeenshire ; d. unm. 1843, Jan. 28, in Duke St., Portland PI., London ; had a nat. son, Theodore 1789-1870, editor of the Horologtcal Mag. (J. M. Bulloch in S.N. and Q., 1900, Jul.). First cousin of Algernon Hyndman, 243. and John, 985 ; second cousin of Theodore, 1310- 304 HOUSE OF GORDON. 1308- Theodore. 1803, Nov. 28, Hosp. Mate. 1804, Mar. 24, Asst. Surg., i4th Batn. of Reserve, previously Hosp.' Mate (L.G., 346); Nov. 23, gist Ft. 1805, served in expedition to Hanover. Served in campaign 1808-9, including battles of Roleia and Vimiera; nearly drowned in the Douro while in charge of invalids from Sir John Moore's army. 1809, Jul. 8, Surg., Sgth Ft. (ibid., 1038). 1811, Apr. 2, 4th Ft. (ibid., 602). Served in Peninsular war, 1812-3, including battles of Salamanca, Vittoria, siege of San Sebastian, retreat from Burgos, and passage of the Bidassoa (1813, Oct. 8), severely wounded in head and neck. 1813, Sep. 9, Surg. to the Forces (ibid., pt. 2, p. 1798). 1815, Sep. 7, Phys. to the Forces (ibid., 1923). 1818, Nov. 26, Dep. Insp. of Hosp. by Brevet (ibid., 2227). 1830, Sep. 28, Asst. Insp. of Hosp. (ibid., 2049). 1836, Jan. 29, Dep. Insp. Gen. of Hosp. (ibid., 170; A.L., 1805-46; Hart's A.L., 1840-6). Professional assistant to the Director Gen., Army Med. Depart. (Sir James McGrigor, bart.), 1816, until his death. Said, doubtfully, to be a son of George, in Balnacraig, who was son of Peter, in Haddoch, who has been claimed as a cadet of the Birkenburn Gordons (House of Gordon, n. (319)); b. 1786, Apr. 22. 1798-1802, King's Coll., Aberdeen, M.A., M.D. 1814, L.R.C.P. 1815, F.R.C.P., 1838; in. 1822, Oct. 9, at St. George's, Hanover Square, London, Elizabeth Bruce, dau. of Rev. P. Barclay, Minister of Sandstaig, and Grizell, dau. of Rev. John Barclay, minister, Delting, and niece of Maj. Gen. Sir R. Barclay, K.C.B. Gordon d. 1845, Mar. 30, at Brighton. His widow (d. 1885, aged 94) was granted pension of 60 under warrant dated 1845, Jul. 8 (Munk's Roll of the Roy. Coll. of Physicians, in. 130-1; D.N.B.; F. J. Grant's Zetland County Families, 40 ; W.O. Wid. Pensions, P.R.O.) 1309- Theodore. 1838, Cadet, H.E.I.C.S. (Bengal). 1839, Jan. 8, ar- rived at Fort William ; Jul. 2, directed to do duty with i2th N.I. at Barrack- pore ; Aug. 22, Ens., 67th N.I., at Arracan. 1841, Feb. i, Lt. 1843, Mar., granted furlough to Europe on s.c. 1846, returned Aug. 10, passed in Hindu- stani. 1849, Mar. 16, granted leave on s.c. to hills N. of Deyrah till Nov. 30. 1850, Dec., appt. to do duty at Landour depot. 1851, Dec., leave on s.c. for four months; extended to Nov. i. 1853, Jan. 12, Capt. 1857, served in Azimghur district during Mutiny. 1860, served in China. 1863, Jun. i, Maj., ret. (.7. Reg. and I.A.L., 1839-64; Capt. T.C. Anderson's War Services of H. M.'s Bengal Army, 259). Son of John, 950 ; b. 1821, Jul. 22, bap. Oct. 31, at Prince Edward Island ; 1829-30, sent to England, educated at Mr. Fyshe's Academy, Galashiels ; nominated for H.E.I.C.S. by Sir Richard Jenkins, on recommendation of GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 305 Andrew Spottiswoode in 1838, his mother, Mrs. Wright, then living at Thorn- hill, near Stirling, Perthsh. ; m. (i) 1853, Sep. 3, at Landour, Susan Caroline Bell, b. 1834, Sep. 19, d. and bur. there, 1871, Jul. 27; m. (2) 1874, May, 30, at Landour, Mary, b. 1830, Oct. n, dau. of George Lister, Mussoorie, and had Frances Nora Christina, b. 1855, Nov. or Dec. 7, bap. 1856, Apr. 16, m. 1877, Dec. 24; Harriet Adelaide Louisa, b. 1857, Dec. 21, bap. 1858, Mar. 18 ; May Blanche, b. 1859, May i, bap. Aug. 18, d. 1880, Jun. 6, bur. Jun. 8, at Lan- dour ; Theodore George, b. 1860, May 19, bap. Jul. n ; Daniel Theodore, b. i86i,Jun. 25, bap. Jul. 8; Rose Alice, b. 1862, Nov. 14, bap. 1863, May 19, m. 1887, Feb. 10; William Albert Wright, b. 1865, Mar. 27, bap. Sep. 21, m. 1895, in Bengal, Alice Adelaide Forster, and d. 1904, Nov. 15, leaving two sons and a dau. ; Emmeline Caroline Kingscote, b. 1866, Oct. 18, bap. 1867, Apr. 17, m. 1888, Oct. 8, Lt. Col. C. E. Nicol, M.B., D.S.O. (1902); Grace Violet, b. 1868, Dec. 12, bap. 1869, May 16, m. 1892, Jan. 4; and Walter Overbeck, b. 1870, Dec. 8, bap. 1871, May 3, il. 1871, Aug. i, at Landour, Gordon was nephew of Helena Frances Gordon, who d. at Castle Gordon, near Musselburgh, and served her heir in 1869; d. and bur. 1898, Jun. 17, at Landour. His widow d. 1901, Jul. 15 (I.O. Rec.). 1310- Theodore. 1854, Sep. 29, Ens., gand Gordon Highlrs. 1855, Sep. 25, Lt. 1859, Sep. 16, Capt. 1864, ret. (Hart's A.L., 1855-65). Son of Theodore (b, 1810), who was the brother of Algernon Hyndman, 243, and John, 985, of the Kethock's Mill family ; b. 1836; inherited Overhall from his father Theodore, who had inherited it from a cousin, Theodore, 1307> which he sold; m. Warne, and went to America; d. 1902, Sep. 2; his family lived at Morganton, Burke Co., North Caroline. 1311. Thomas. 1594, Oct. 3, k. at the battle of Glenlivet, along with his two sons, James and William " very brave gentlemen, under the Earle of Huntley's banner in a field called Auld Auchainachie " (House of Gordon, n. ('77-8)). Younger son of James, I. of Lesmoir, sometimes called of Drumbulg, Gartly, and sometimes of Seggyden, Kennethmont ; said by Douglas (Baron- age, i. 31), to have been the ancestor of the Buthlaw Gordons. 1312- Thomas. 1598 (?) accompanied Sir Hew Montgomery with the force raised by the latter in the West of Scotland, to attack the Earl of Tyrone (Betham's Baronetage, m. 317). Said, by Betham, to be descended from the Craichlaw Gordons, and to be the ancester of Samuel (d. 1780), created, 1764, Aug. 21, baronet "at Newark- on-Trent". The baronetcy became extinct in Sir Jenison William, 1747- 1831 (G. E. C.'s Complete Baronetage, v. 132). QQ 306 HOUSE OF GORDON. 1313. Thomas. 1680, went to sea in merchant's employment, to Ire- land, the Canaries and the Home Trade, as Boatswain and Master's Mate ; later Ord., R.N., " Lark," Vol. and Mid., " St. Albans," Vol. and. Mid., " Eliza- beth," Master's Mate and Mid., "Diligence," Mid., " Weymouth ". 1689, Mid. "Countess Warwick" and " Dutchess". 1694, Oct. 31, passed as Lt., aged 27 (Adm. N . Board Lts. Passing Certif., P.R.O.) ; Nov. 19, Lt., ist com. 1695, Apr. 17, and Lt., "Ruby" prize; Aug. 16, "Burlington". 1699, Mar. 24, discharged ; Jul. 30, Mid. Extra, "Mary" guardship. 1700, Feb. 21, discharged; Mar. 25, Mid. Extra, "Revenge". 1701, Feb. 21, 2nd Lt., " Montagu " ; 1703, Sep. 13, d. at sea (Adm. Muster Books, P.R.O.). 1314- Thomas. 1693, Feb. 28, got Royal Letters to " pass and repass in peace and quietnesson the 'Margaret' of Aberdeen (100 men and 30 guns), which he commanded, from Campvere to the Mediterranean " (Scotland Warrant Books, P.R.O., vol. 15, p. 225 ; Drummond-Moray Papers, Hist. MSS. Com. p. 185). 1693, Sep. 19, instructions, signed William Gordon, Campvere, were given to "Captain " Thomas Gordon commanding the frigate "Neptune" for the capture of the enemy's vessels (Drummond-Moray Papers, p. 185). 1703, Jul. 17, Comclr. " Royal Mary," Scots Navy (ibid., p. 186; Scotland Warrant />'.><>&.<;, P.R.O., vol. 19, p. 21) ; Nov. 6, "to be delivered to him for a voyage to Italy, with salmon, herring and other goods, ship to be redelivered, Apr. next " (ibid., vol. 19, p. 56). 1704, Apr., Lord Seafield advised Lord Cromartie that " Captain " Gordon had cleared the coast of sea privateers, having chased three of them (Eraser's Earls of Ci'omartie, i. 235) ; Aug., captured the " Catherine," belonging to James Meyers, Rotterdam, when she was on a voyage from the Canaries, laden with wine and equipped with a French passport, " which was discovered to him by the cook of the said ship, in revenge to the Captain, who had, the day before, beaten him and she is ordered this day [Aug. 29] to be brought inlo Leith Harbour in order to the selling both the bottome and cargo " (Portland Papers, Hist. MSS. Coin., iv. 117); Ambassadorial correspondence about this vessel was going on with the Lord High Treasurer as late as 1714, Jun. 10 (Treasury Papers, vol. CLXXVII. 8, P.R.O.). 1705, Jan. 5, the Queen requested the Treasury to give a " suitable gratuity to Captain Thomas Gordon, out of the prizes taken by him, for faithful service and good behaviour, this last summer" (Scotland Warrants Book, P.R.O., vol. 19, p. 142); Jun. 19, ordered to liberate the prisoners, on the Ostend privateer, "St. Esprit," four guns, commanded by Jean Sable, which he captured off Fraserburgh, so as to ensure a similar privilege to three Aberdeen ships which had been cap- tured by Ostend privateers on their way from Campvere (Stirling-Drummond- Moray Papers, Hist. MSS. Com., p. 186), and " in consideration of his good GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 307 services" thereanent, the bond was ordered (1707, Aug. 19), to be given up to him for the sale of the vessel (Scotland Warrant Books, P.R.O., vol. 25, p. 82, vol. 27, p. 81); Jun., Jul., Aug., the " Royal Mary" "came several times from Scotland to Tingmouth Bay," when by the connivance of the Governor, Col. Villiers, a "great friend" of Gordon, there were landed, "in the night time," at a place called Sally-port, close by the Castle, 13 casks of brandy, 10 hogsheads of French claret ; a cask of French white wine, 10 bags of Jamaica pepper, a considerable quantity of linen and other goods," which were taken to the Castle by Villiers' "owne coach horses " (Treasury Papers, P.R.O., vol. xcvii. No. 40); Aug. u, appeared off Slains Castle, from which Lady Erroll, a strong Jacobite, sent a cutter to desire Gordon " to take another course : with which he complied ". Nathaniel Hooke (Correspondence, ed. by Rev. W. D. Macray for the Roxburghe Club, i. 74, 267, 366, 373 ; n. 399, 400), says : This lady has gained him over, and as often as he passes and repasses that way he takes care to give her notice. I have brought with me one of his letters [dated Aug. 1 1], as a proof of his good disposition [to the Jacobites and their French supporters]. Since that time there arei[fourteen] signals agreed upon Sep. 3-14 at Slains [detailed by Hooke] between him and M. Carron [commander of the French " Audacious "] that they may avoid each other. Nov. 7, Comdr. " Royal William," Scots Navy (Scotland Wan-ant Books, P.R.O., vol. 21, p. 113), his first rank in the Royal Navy dating under an order 1 of 1709, Mar. 30, from this commission (Drummond-Moray Papers, Hist. MSS. Com., p. 186). 1706, May, "Royal William," fitted with new masts at Gottenburg, was requested to convoy 25 to 30 sail for Scotland (Mar and Kellie Papers, Hist. MSS. Com., p. 202) ; Jun., complained to the (English) Admiralty from "Tinemouth Haven" that Capt. Jones of H.M.S. " Dunwich " had "saluted" him with a "sharp great [grape?] shot " for "spreading a broad pendant in English waters" (Adm. i. 1823). 1707, Jun. 8, Gordon appeared off Slains, in command of two frigates (40 and 28 guns respectively) on guard upon the coast ; Jun. 9, M. de Ligondez, captain of a French frigate, also appeared off Slains: Gordon's two frigates "gave him chase" and gained upon him, particularly the 40 gun frigate. Hooke says (Add. MSS., 20,858): Then M. de Ligondez made the signal [as arranged in 1705]: upon which, Captain fired a gun to recall his companion, which obeyed with reluctance. The two frigates sheered off for sometime at sea, and Captain de Ligondez, having cruised off for some time at sea, arrived about noon before the High Constable's castle: . . . I went aboard with Mr. Moray about nightfall, and by the vigilance and good conduct of M. de Ligondez we met with no accident in the passage, but arrived safe at Dunkirk the I7th of June, after between eight and nine days' sail. . . . 308 HOUSE OF GORDON. At the same time [Gordon] desired the Earl [of Erroll] would inform me that he should soon be obliged to quit the service because he refuses to take the oath of abjuration which is going, in consequence of the Union, to be imposed on all the officers . . . He offers to come to France with his 40 ton frigate at the first notice of His Majesty's pleasure. 1707, May i, Scots Navy taken over by English Admiralty, Gordon's Captaincy being made to date from 1703, July 17; Aug. 5, Capt. Thomas Gordon, Comdr. of the " Royall William" and Capt. James Hamilton, Comdr. of the " Royall Mary " attended the Admiralty Board, and they produced their commissions and instructions which were read. The Navy Board to be ordered to survey these two ships and report their opinion what men and gunns are proper to be established on them and of what rates they propose them, and to add them to the list of the Royal Navy by the names of the " Edinburgh " and " Glasgow," and commissions to be made out for these two captains the Council propose to have them employed as a standing convoy to the trade between Edinburgh and the Nore. (James Grant's Last of the Old Scots Navy, 3). Aug. 19, "Edinburgh" and "Glasgow" ordered to Chatham to be re- fitted for Channel service (ibid., p. 4); Nov. 15, as Capt. of the " Edinburgh " ordered to put himself under the command of the Capt. of the " Dread- nought," who is to send him twelve hours before to convoy the " Russia'' and " Virginia " to the Nore (ibid., p. 6) ; Nov. 21, ordered to go to Newcastle to convoy ships to the Forth, and then to convoy ships and colliers to the Nore (ibid., p. 6). 1708, took part in facing the French fleet under Farbin, and captured the " Salisbury " (52 guns), which had been taken by the French three years before; three other vessels were wrecked, but the "Salisbury" was the only vessel captured, Byng stopping his pursuit at Buchan-ness (Clowes's Navy, n. 517 ; John Scot's " Remembrance," as printed in Ferguson's Scots Brigade in Holland in. 405); Mar. 17, an Edinburgh correspondent says " Gordon will mack 3000 guinies by the ship he did tack; there is 1500 pound of pleat in her which he hath got" (Banffshire jfourn., 1908, Aug. 4) ; Jul. i, Comdr., "Leopard". 1709, Aug. 24, ordered to cruise on the " Leopard" (50 guns) in company with the " Gosport " between Pevensey and Winchelsea to protect the herring fishery ; Oct. 23, ordered to proceed to Marlestrandt to convoy some ships from Riga with masts (Drummond-Moray Papers, Hist. MSS. Coin., p. 186). 1710, Sep., at St. Helena, in returning from which, in Sep., he chased a Martinico ship (Adm., i. 1825). 1711, Nov. 5, in command of the " Moor," he got orders to convoy some vessels of the United East India Company home (ibid., p. 187). 1715, May 6, Capt. of the "Advice" (ibid., p. 187). Gordon's letters to the Admiralty (Adm., i. 1823-1826 ; printed in the Banffshire Advertiser, 1912, Jan. 4, n, 18, 35, Feb. i) end with one written from the "Advice" at Chatham. 1715-6, Feb., Gordon, declining to GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 309 take the oath of allegiance, either resigned, or was dismissed from, his post in our navy and joined the service of Peter the Great, in which he rose to be Governor of Kronstadt (see 1819). 1314a. Thomas. 1693, Aug. i, Lt., Earl of Argyll's Ft., com. dated at Epfegen. 1695, serving in Flanders. 1697, reg. disbanded (Dalton's^4.L., in. 337 ; iv. 44). Presumably Maj. and Capt. Thomas Gordon, Vezey's Spanish Ft. on h.p., 1714 (List of Off s. on h.p., 1714). 1722, or earlier, Maj., Earl of Galway's Reg., "employed by the Board of Ordnance at Bernera" (MS. A.L. 1722, p. 118, P.R.O.) ; the Earl of Galway, 2nd Marquis de Ruvigny (1648- 1720) was serving in Flanders in 1693, Comdr. of the English forces in Portugal in 1704-9. 1728, Feb. 12, Maj. and Capt., Bisset's Ft. Laird of Clerkseat, son of William, merchant in Aberdeen (d. before 1719, Nov. 19) ; 1721, Jun. 30, enforced the provisions of marriage contract, dated 1719, Nov. 19, of his sister Christian and Master Andrew Howison, one of the Masters of the Aberdeen Grammar School (Abd. Sheriff Court Rec.) ; 1725, Jan. 9, witnessed the bap., at St. Paul's Epis. Chapel, Aberdeen of Christian, dau. of Alexander Aberdein ; 1728, Jun. 26, witnessed the bap. of Caroline, dau. of Lt. McQueen (N.S.C. Misc., n. (115)). Will proved 1733, Sep. 4 (Edinburgh Test.) ; his sisters Christian, Ann, and Jean served his heirs, 1740, Sep. 17. 1315- Thomas. 1709, Dec. 5, Lt., Col. Wood's Ft. 1722, h.p. on reduction. 1727, May 5, 2nd Lt., 2ist Ft. 1730, Jul. i, ist Lt., serving in Ireland (W.O. Corns. ; MS. A.L., 1722, p. 127, P.R.O.). Third son of William (who in. Elizabeth Morton, of Clerkhill), who was the second son of Thomas, of Buthlaw ; in. Lady Margaret Scott (1690-1749), youngest dau. of Walter Scott, ist and last Earl of Tarras (Scots Peerage, vn. 82); executor to will of his brother John, who d. abroad in 1707 (Abd. Test.); d. 1736, will proved Oct. 28 (Dublin Wills). His widow, received pension of "20 from 1741; she d. in Edinburgh, 1749, will proved Jun. 21 (W.O. IVid. Pensions, P.R.O. ; Edinburgh Test., vol. 112). 1316. Sir Thomas, 3rd bart., of Earlston. 1715, "gained great credit for his activity with the Marquis of Annandale, who appointed him his Deputy Lieutenant. He helped to collect 2000 well armed and disciplined volunteers, who marched with him to Dumfries, which prevented the rebels making the town their head-quarters on their way to England, and preserved both town and country from contributions and all other depredations" (Earlston MS.). Son of Sir Alexander, 124a ; b. 1685, Oct. 26, m. (1)1710, Jan. 20, Anne, d. 1751, Apr. 8, eldest dau. of William Boick, and had five sons, three being, Sir John, 4th bart., 888, 1769, Archibald, 257, Francis, 440, and one dau. ; m. (2) 3IO HOUSE OF GORDON. Gibson, of Whitehaven, no issue; d. 1769, Mar. 23 of "iliack" passion (G.E.C.'s Complete Baronetage, iv. 440). Grandfather of Sir John, 939- 1317- Thomas. Capt., Edinburgh Trained Band. Younger son of Alexander, of Briggs, and Garmouth ; by trade a (famous) watchmaker (Smith's Old Scottish Clock Makers, which illustrates several of his clocks); d. 1742 (S.M., ix. 439; Bulloch's Gordons of Cairnfield, 64). Great-grandson of William, I. of Arradoul, 1375- 1318- Thomas. 1743, May 25, Mid., extra, R.N., "Launceston". 1744, Feb. 28, "Cornwall". 1748, Jul. 23, 2nd Lt., "Lena". 1749, Jan. 10, h.p. 1752, Feb. 18, granted leave for twelve months. 1754, Mar. 4, similar leave. 1755, May 21, Lt., " Antelope ". 1756, May 28, discharged from " Antelope" to command the "Oxford" under V. Adm. Smith; Aug. 24, discharged. 1757, May, " Hawke," cutter, carrying messages and despatches from England to Germany; May 23, Comdr. ; Dec. 23, Capt., "William and Ann," armed vessel. 1758, Mar. 26, wrote from Sheerness asking for leave of absence to settle affairs relating to his family ; Apr. 17, paid off. ; Apr. 18, h.p. ; lived at Deal ; Dr. James Grainger, author of The Sugar Cane, describes him to Bishop Percy as " a fine fellow" (Nichols 1 Literary Illustrations, vn. 258, 259, 261, 262). 1759, Jan. -1761, Jul., engaged in impress service at Bristol. 1761, Jul. 2, left Bristol for Portsmouth to command "Alarm," during indis- position of Capt. Rushworth ; Sep. 18, Capt., " Biddeford " (20 guns), " ordered into the North Sea as cruiser for the protection of the coasting trade ; Dec. 30, ran on shore through the ignorance of the pilot, who perished with the ship, which was totally lost on the Hazeborough Sand, near Yarmouth, Gordon and nearly half the crew perishing ; " two of the crew after the ship struck, took it by turns to hold him up, and protect him in the best manner they were able from the washing of the sea, but at last worn out with fatigue and by the extremity of the weather, he died in the arms of his supporters " (Charnock's Nav. Biug., vi. 447 ; Adm. Half Pay Lists, Capt.'s Letters, vols. 1832-5, P.R.O.). In an anonymous memorial poem of thirty-one rhymed couplets in the Gentleman's Magazine, of 1763 (vol. 33, p. 38) it is stated that the pilot was drunk. Of Gordon we read : To the rough seas though bred and early there, Gentle his manners, strict his morals were. In relative and social life he shone, Not one good office ever left undone ; Well natur'd, sprightly, affable and free, Scarce discomposed even in adversity Such his address and so humane his bent, He pleas'd alike on either element. GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 3 1 I 1319- Thomas. 1752, Nov. 27, Ens., nth (Bocland's) Ft. 1755, Dec - 9, Lt. 1756, Mar. 23, Qr. Mr. 1759, Apr. 14, granted three months leave of absence to go to Bath for the recovery of his health. 1760, Oct. 28, Capt. Comdt, Independent Coy., then being raised (io2nd Ft.). 1761, Mar. 25, three months leave of absence for recovery of his health. 1762, Nov. 17, six months leave on private affairs. 1763, h.p. 1764, May, 18, Capt., 67th Ft.; May 23, Lt. and Capt., ist Ft. Gds. 1765, Jun. 12, Adj. 1769, Dec. 22, Qr. Mr. 1776, Jul. 4, Capt. Lt. and Lt. Col. Lord Barrington writes to Gen. Hope that Capt. Gordon'was to be permitted to return from America to Eng- land as he had been appointed to the Capt. Ltcy., ist Ft. Guards (Roy. Inst. Papers, Hist. MSS. Com., i. 49). 1778, May 4, or Jun. 4, Capt. and Lt. Col. (W.O. Corns., P.R.O. ; A.L., 1754-79). 1779, ret. (W.O. A.L., MS. note P.R.O.). 1320. Thomas. 1775, Cadet, H.E.I.C.S. (Madras). 1776, Jan. 19, Ens., N.I., 2nd Batn. 1780, Nov. 8, Lt. 1788, serving on the Coromandel Coast (List of FI.M. and H.E.I.C. United O/s.). 1789, Dec. 20, Capt. 1796, Jun. i, Maj. (Dodwell and Miles's I.A.L.; Bengal Col, 1788, pp. 45, 51). D. 1798, Sep. 17, at Madras, aged 45 (Tombstone in St. Mary's Cemetery); by will made 1798, May, 13, at Vincatasawmy, left bequests to his mother, Mrs. Isobel Gordon, Tomperran, Crieff, Scotland, his brother James, and his sister, Mrs. Susan Logan, to his friend Mrs. Brunton a ring, and to his godson, James Gordon Brunton, a legacy from his prize money for Mallana Island, and small legacies to his cousin Col. Dow, H.E.I.C.S. (Bom- bay), and to Capt. Logan, H.E.I.C.S. (Madras) (I.O. Rec.). 1321. Thomas. 1776, Dec. 6, Ens., H.E.I.C.S. (Bombay). 1778, serv- ing at Tannah. 1780, May i, Lt., N.I. 1782, serving at Tellicherry (MS. A.L., Bombay, 1778, Jan.; 1782, Aug.; 1783, Dec.). D. 1783-4, presumably at Tellicherry; will dated there, 1782, Dec. 31, proved there before 1784, Feb. 23 (I.O. Rec.). 1322. Thomas. 1777, Jan. 27 or Feb. 4, Ens., ist Ft. Gds. (L.G.). 1780, Jan. 28 or Feb. 8, Lt. and Capt. (ibid.). 1785, Nov. 20, granted ten months leave of absence on his private affairs. 1787, Nov. 20, six months similar leave (A.L., 1778-87). 1787, ret. (W.O. A.L., MS. note, P.R.O.). 1323- Thomas. 1779, Jun. 4, Capt., Clonmel (Tipperary) Independent Inf., Munster Vols. (Reprint of Munster Vols. Reg., 1782, p. 14). Third son of Samuel, of Spring Garden, Co. Waterford (d. about 1757), who was the son of Samuel (d. about 1737), tanner and furrier in the south suburbs of Clonmel (J. M. Bulloch in the Hnntly Express, 1909, Sep. 17); b. about 1740 ; bought Spring Garden from his brother Samuel (who d. about 312 HOUSE OF GORDON. 1814); m. (i) Sarah, dau. of Helsham ; (2), in 1786, Anne, dau. of John Marsden, of Vervale, Co. Waterford ; (3) Anne Watson, widow of John Wat- son, of Clonbrogan, Co. Tipperary; will signed 1805, May 25, and proved by his son, Samuel, 1807, Feb. 13 ; had four sons, including Arthur Helsham, 272, Stephen, 1300 ; will proved 1807. Grandfather of Samuel, 1288> and Samuel Thomas, 1295, uncle of Thomas, 1323- 1324- Thomas. 1777, Mar., Lt., Col. Robinson's Batn. of Loyal Americans, then being raised (American Loyalist Claims, Treasury Rec., P.R.O., which says) : lie went to Jersey and Connecticut for the purpose of completing his complement of men ; failed in this attempt, owing to being rather late in that part, most of the Loyalists having already joined. After expending a considerable sum of money advanced by a friend, an officer in the army then procured him a place in the Dep. Commiss. Dept. as Asst. Storekeeper of His Majesty's Provisions . . . ; resigned this position on discovering such dreadful waste of provi- sions and improper methods of dealing with it, in order to get the whole matter inspected and rectified . . . ; had reason to believe that his action was misconstrued by the'Dep. Commiss. and Commiss. Gen. The vessel in which he took passage from New York to Glasgow foundered at sea, by which he lost everything ; was picked up by another vessel, when sinking, and carried to Cork, whence favoured with a passage to London. Native of Aberdeen, in mercantile business there fifteen years ; met with some losses, went to Maryland to collect debts and for other business; but happening at an unlucky period, after suffering much ill treatment in person and property, after about two years, obliged to quit continent and take refuge in Island of Antigua, there being no opportunity then of returning to Great Britain. 1776, Jul., took passage for London in a vessel captured by an American pirate, carried into Newbury Port, New England, robbed of everything remaining him, neither permitted to depart, nor allowed the least matter for support, Congress having made no pro- vision for persons of his denomination ; thrown into gaol, when it was discovered he had been in the Continent previously, where he lay till Feb., 1777 ; taken out of gaol because he was so ill, lest it should be said he died in gaol or was killed. Neither relations nor friends from whom he can expect the least assistance. 1325- Thomas. 1783-4, Vol. and Mid., R.N., " Alomene," passage from W. Indies to England. 1784, Apr., arrived in London (American Royalist Claims, Treasury Rec., P.R.O.). 1326- Thomas. 1788, Apr. 16, Lt. Col., Westminster Mil. (L.G., 206). 1793, Jan. 25, agreed to res. com. in favour of Capt. Andrew O'Kelly (owner of the tamous racehorse Eclipse) on O'Kelly's paying into the hands of Hugh Dive for Gordon's use the sum of 200, provided also that Kelly paid another fifty guineas if the reg. remained embodied one year from that date (Theodore Andrea Cook's Eclipse and O'Kelly, 199). 1327- Thomas. 1793, Mar. i or Jun. 15, Lt., W. Lowland Fencible Men (L.G., 491). 1795, Apr. 25 or Jun. 20, Capt. Lt. and Capt. (ibid., 628-9). 1798, May 31 or Jun. 5, Capt., Lanarksh. and Dumbarton Fenc. Cav. (ibid., GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 313 481). 1800, Sep. 27, Capt., 3rd Lanarksh. Mil. (ibid., noo). 1803, Jan. i, Maj. (ibid., 198). 1810, Aug. 13, Lt. Col. (ibid., 1422, A.L., 1817, p. 89, List of Offs. Mil., Yeo. Cav., and Vol. Inf., 1825, p. 91, P.R.O.). Son of Dr. John Gordon Cumming, of Pitlurg ; inherited in 1787 Harperfield, Lanarkshire (bought in 1720), from his grand-uncle William Gordon, of the Middle Temple ; m. 1812, Feb. 10, at Mauldslie Castle, Carluke, Jane, dau. of Archibald Nisbet, of Carfin, and niece and co-heiress of Andrew (Carmichael), 6th and last Earl of Hyndford ; her portrait was painted by Raeburn. Gordon d. 1832. Father of Hamilton Douglas, 612, and Sir John William, 1066. Uncle of Thomas, 1344. 1328- Thomas. 1796, Oct. 31, ist Lt., Iffa and Offa (Tipperary) Inf. (List of Offs. of District Corps of Ireland, 1797, p. 76). 1329- Thomas. 1797, Jun. 15 or 20, 2nd Lt., Elgin Vols., 2nd Coy. (L.G., 580). 1330- Thomas. 1797, Jul. 12 or 18, 2nd Lt., Loyal Gatehouse Vols. (L.G., 663). 1331- Thomas. 1798, Nov. 29 or Dec. 4, Capt., Glamorgan Rangers Vols. (L.G., 1153); the commission is printed verbatim in the Rev. J. D. Davies's Llwyn-y-bwcli, with some account of the family of Gordon alias Gorton of Gower, Glamorgan, 1901, p. 5. Son of Thomas (1720-81) of Llwyn-y-bwch, a family said to have been founded by a Gordon who followed Lady Xatherine Gordon, widow of Perkin Warbeck, when she m. Sir Mathew Cradock, of Swansea. Gordon, who was a great sportsman in his day, m. (i) 1800, M. Beynon ; (2) 1818, E. Clement, and had with other sons, Rev. Richard (1804-78), vicar of Elsfield, Oxon., who was the father of Rev. Henry Dodderidge (1833-78), rector and historian of Harting, Sussex (ibid., 13). 1332- Thomas. 1799, Jun. 6, Paymr., Ross and Cromarty Fencible Inf.; Jun. 13, Ens. (List of Offs. Mil., Fenc. Cav., and Inf., 1800, Irish Es- tablishment) proceeding with the reg. to Ireland. Second son of Lewis, in Tomnagayloch, cadet of Beldorney and Laggan ; bap. 1758, Feb. 28; was "in Spynie," 1786 (a Thomas Gordon, distiller, Spynie, was sequestrated 1795, J an - : 3> &&!.) ; m. , dau. of Lawrence Sutherland, Spynie ; when his reg. was disbanded, he settled at Coleraine, where he d. s.p. (Birnie MS.). Brother of John, 915; first cousin of James, 722, John, 906, and William, 1415- 1333- Thomas. 1800, Jan. 2, Ens., Mackenzie's Fencible Inf. (L.G., 963). 1334. Thomas. 1803, Oct. i, Capt., W. India Dock Coy. Vols. (L.G., 1322). RR 314 HOUSE OF GORDON. 1335- Thomas. 1804, Cadet, H.E.I.C.S. (Bombay). 1805, Aug. 12, Ens., 2nd N.I. 1808-17, Fort Ad J- and Q r - Mr -. Surat. 1809, May 18, Commiss. (act.) of Horses, Guzerat. 1811, Apr. 10, Lt. 1818, Dec. 23, granted furlough to Europe for three years. 1821, May 9, Capt, 4th N.I. 1824, engaged in operations for suppression of the Meenahs in Serowee ; Dec. 4, the Govr.-in-Council stated "amongst the number of officers who displayed signal zeal and activity . . . the name of Captain Gordon stands honourably distinguished " ; Dec. 6, Maj. of Brigade to forces ; Dec. 7, attached to Pre- sidency division. 1825, Dec. 3, Military Sec. (act.) to Maj. Gen. S. Wilson, Coindr. of the forces. 1826, May 20, A.D.C. 1829, Jan. 12, Town Maj. (act.) during Col. Barr's absence; Dec. 18, attached to Surat division. 1830, Jan. 29, A.A.G. (act.) Southern division; Dec. 4, confirmed from Jan. 17, previous. 1831, Feb. 8, Post-Master (act.) in the Doaab and General Military Bazaar, Belgaum (E.I. Keg., 1805-34). Eighth son of John (1741-1813), of Grieshop, Edintore family (House of Gordon, n. (412)), and Elizabeth Arnot ; b. 1788, Feb. 18, bap. Mar. 4, at Forres ; nominated for H.E.I.C.S. by C. Grant on recommendation of Col. H. Grant; d. 1833, Feb. 15, bur. Feb. 16, at Belgaum. By will dated 1823, Apr. 4, at Ibbotson's Hotel, Vere Street, Oxford Street, London, left 1000 to Margaret, widow of his brother John, 1000 to Thomas Gordon, son of John Gordon and Finella Macdonell of Forres, and residue of estate to his brother and sole executor, Charles (1.0. Rec.). Uncle of John Thomson, 1063- First cousin of Charles, 310, John, 935, Lewis, 1094, and Robert, 1224. 1336- Thomas. 1805, Feb. 12, Ens., Aberdeensh. Mil. (L.G., 797; List of Offs. Mil., and Vols., 1807, p. i), obtained com. through the interest of the Duke of Gordon, also com. in g2nd Ft. (Gordon Highlrs.) as Ens., 1807, Jul. 4 (L.G., 896, 1143). l8 8 > Aug. 2, Ft. (ibid., 1051). " Served at battles of Corunna, Salamanca, Burgos, Vittoria, Pyrenees, Bayonne, Toulouse and Waterloo (Medal) without having ever received a wound " (S.M., vol. 6, p. 189; A.L., 1808-20; Dalton's Waterloo Roll Call). Fourth son of John, in Tullochallum, Mortlach (d. 1824), who belonged to the Gordons in Achnarrow (Huntly Express, 1906, Jui. 13, 20), and Mary Dawson (d. 1820); brother of the famous Priest Charles Gordon; d. 1819, Sep. 17, at Kingston, Jamaica, of yellow fever, "esteemed as an officer and a Christian by all who knew him, . . . deplored by his relatives and deeply regretted by his brother officers and acquaintances" (S.M., vol. 6, p. 189). 1337- Thomas. 1805, Sep. 24, Ens. gth Ft. (L.G., 1201). 1806, Dec. 23, Lt. (ibid., 1646). 1811, Feb. 16, Lt, 3rd W.I. Reg. (A.L., 1806-12); Aug. 8, superseded (W.O. A.L., MS. note, P.R.O.). GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 315 1338- Thomas. 1807, , Dec. 10, Cornet, 2nd Dgns. (L.G., 1669). 1809, Jan. 26, Lt. ; Dec. 16, Lt., 43rd Ft. (ibid., no, 1987). 1810, res. or ret. (A.L., 1808-11). Joined Greek Army (see 1820)- 1339. Thomas. 1809, Jan. 21, Lt. Aberdeensh. Mil., sth Reg. (L.G., 378). 1340. Thomas. 1810, Jun. 16, Qr. Mr., 4th W.I. Reg., previously Serg. (L.G., 861). 1813, Apr. 13, Ens. (ibid., 775). 1815, Oct. 20, Lt. (ibid., 172; A.L., 1811-8). D. untn. 1817, Apr. 24, at Gibraltar. 1341. Thomas. 1811, Mar. 12, Ens., 25111 Ft. (L.G., 458). 1812, Jul. 7, Lt., Bourbon Reg. (ibid., 1300). 1813, Feb. 18, Lt., ist Ft. Served in W. Indies, 1812, Jan. 1813, Sep. 1814, joined 3rd Batn. ist Ft., served in campaigns 1814-5, present at blockade and repulse of sortie from Bayonne ; served in command of the Grenadier Coy. at Waterloo (Medal). 1816, embarked for India, in charge of detachment of 250 men. 1817, Dec. 21, served with 2nd Batn. at battle of Maheidpore against Mahrattas. Probably the Lt. Gordon asked by Lt. Col. M'Dowall (Orders dated 1818, Apr. 26, Camp at Trimbuck) to convey to the artillerymen with the two six pounders, the officers and men of the Royal Scots and the party of 2nd Batn., 13111 Reg., employed opposite the south gate of this impregnable fortress, his approbation of their cordial and manly exertions for getting the guns so soon into battery upon the hills, Apr. 25 (Wetherall's Roy. Scuts, 149). 1821, returned to England. 1824, joined ist Batn. in Ireland, where he lost sight of his right eye when employed on revenue duty, for which he received a year's pay and permanent pension of 70. 1826, went to W. Indies. 1827, returned to Europe (W.O. Offs. Services, 1829, P.R.O.) 1831, Mar. 26, Capt. 1834, Mar. 7, h.p. unat. (A.L., 1812-45). Fourth son of Adam (d. 1831), in Griamachary (Bulloch's Gordons in Griamachary, 14); b. 1793, May 14, at Kildonan, Sutherlandsh. ; d. 1844, Feb. 22, at Edinburgh. Brother of Adam, 106, John, 960, and William, 1440. 1342. Thomas. 1814, Feb. 10, Ens., Aberdeensh. Mil. (List of Offs. Mil., 1817, p. 79; 1825, p. 81). 1343. Thomas. 1814, Aug. u, Ens., 25th Ft. (L.G., 1681). 1817, Jun. 12, h.p. 1826, ret. or res. (A.L., 1815-27). Sonof Samuel, of Spring Garden, Clonmel (d. 1814). Nephew of Thomas, 1323; uncle of Thomas O'Kearney, 1355- 1344. Thomas. 1820, Jun. i, Ens., 74th Ft. (L.G., 1182); served in America. Aug. 24 1824, Sep. 24. 1825, Jun. 9, Lt., unat. h.p. (ibid., 1107). 1827, Mar. 13, Lt., 74th Ft. (ibid., 665). 1828, May i, Capt., unat. (ibid., 1072). 1833, May 10, h.p., at own request, Roy. Waggon Train (W.O. Offs. Services, 1829, 1847, P.R.O. ; A.L., 1821-53). 316 HOUSE OF GORDON. Second son of John Gordon-Cumming-Skene, of Pitlurg, 1536; "entered army aged 19; aged 48 in 1847 " (Services) ; m. 1836, Jan. 28, at Speldhurst, Kent, Harriet, dau. of Lt. Gen. Sir William Hutchinson, Govr. of Carrick- fergus, Co. Antrim (Freeman's Journal, Feb. 4), and had John, b. 1838, and Alice Isabel Lucken (d. 1886, May 4), who took out several patents (for hats, clasps, candlesticks, screw-drivers, window sashes, a railway guard alarm and a railway telegraph) between 1863 and 1885. Gordon, who in or before 1847 was living at Tyneholm House, Pencaitland, d. there 1852, Sep. 23 (G.M., vol. 38, N.S., p. 548). Nephew of Thomas, 1327- 1345- Thomas. 1874, Feb. n, Sub. Lt., Edinburgh City Rif. Vols. (L.G., pt. i, p. 596). 1877, Feb. n, Lt. (ibid., pt. 4, p. 5014). 1886, May 12, res. with hon. rank of Capt. (ibid., pt. 3, p. 2273; A-I-'-j 1880-6). 1346- Thomas. 1881, Jul. i, Band Master, 2nd Batn. E. Lanes., pre- viously 59th Reg., under age 37 years 303 days, in ranks 23 years 356 days. 1890, Nov. 22, pensioned (A.L., 1881-1911). B. 1839, Jul. 10 ; m. Marion Laticia , and had Hermione Ellen, b. 1873, Oct. 12, bap. Nov. 4, at Nusseerabad (I.O. Rec.). 1347- Thomas. 1905, Nov. 4, 2nd Lt., Princess Louise's Argyll and Sutherland Highlrs., 6th Vol. Batn. (Uumbartonsh.). (A.L., 1906- Jan., '08). 1348- Thomas. 1907, Jan. 21, Qr. Mr., hon. rank of Lt., ist. Aberdeen- sh. R.E. Vols. (havingjoined the Ordnance Survey Office in 1871, the R.E., in 1874 he served in the Egyptian Expedition of 1882, being present at Kassasin for which he holds the Medal and Bronze Star and the ist Aberdeenshire R.E. (V.) as Serg. Maj. in 1889); Aug. 21, Capt. 1908, Mar., Sec. Aberdeen City and County Territorial Association. 1908, Apr. i, Hon. Maj., Territorial Army. Son of Robert, Serg. Maj., 93rd and 7gth Highlrs., who came from Bad'chlamhain, Kildonan, from which the family were turned out at the time of the Sutherland clearances ; b. Inverness. 1349. Thomas Cosmo. 1797, Cadet, H.E.I. C.S. (Madras). 1798, Jul. 27, Ens., 5th N.I. 1800, Jan. i, Lt. 1801, stationed at Fort St. George; Comdt. at Daramprary. 1805, Jul. 17, Capt. (E.I. Reg., 1800-10). B. 1771 in St. Anne's, Jamaica ; m. 1806, Nov. i, at Mangalore, Margaret Mackay ; d. there 1809, Oct. 9, bur. Oct. 10, aged 38 (Tombstone, Mangalore Cemetery). His widow in. (2) 1812, Sep. 26, William Fraser ; she d. 1813, Aug. 18, aged 32, bur. in St. Mary's Cemetery, Madras (I.O. Rec.). 1350. Thomas Cosmo. 1797, Apr. 6, or 8, Ens., 88th Ft. (L.G., 316 ; A.L., 1798). 1798, Jun. 6, res. (W.O. A.L., MS. note, P.R.O.). Described John Cosmo in L.G. GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 317 1351- Thomas Dempster. 1829, Mar. 13, Ens., 93rd Ft. ; Oct. 22, Ens., 92nd Ft. (L.G., 1606, 2062). 1831, Nov. 25, Lt. (L.G., 2456). 1835, ret. (A.L., 1830-6; W.O. A.L., MS. note, P.R.O.). Elder son of Sir James Murray, 813, whom he succeeded as laird of Bal- maghie; b. 1811, Nov. r, at Bath, J.P. ; D.L., Kirkcudbright (W.O. Offs. Services, 1829, P.R.O.). D. s.p. 1894, Dec. 13, at Bamberg. Nephew of Thomas William, 1358 (Burke's Landed Gentry, 5th ed., 1871, I. 520). 1352- Thomas Duncan. 1813, Jan. 25, Ens., i3th Roy. Vet. Batn., previously Serg. Maj., 23rd Ft. (L.G., 377 ; W.O. Offs. Services, 1828, P.R.O.). 1816, May 24, reg. disbanded, ret. f.p., 7th Roy. Vet. Batn. 1819, Nov. i, Ens., loth Roy. Vet. Batn. (L.G., 2334). 1821, Mar. 24, reg. disbanded, ret. f.p. (A.L., 1814-31). Entered army aged 16 ; ;/;. 1819, Jul. 24, at Torres, Caroline, dau. 01 John Hoyes, and had John William Hoyes, b. 1820, Jul. 5, at Fermoy Barracks; George Munro, b. 1822, Apr. 19, bap. May, 21 ; Thomas Duncan, b. 1823, Dec. 13, bap. Dec. 31 ; Caroline Margaret, b. 1825, Jan. 5, bap. Feb. 3 ; Louisa Almeria, b. 1827, Dec. 25, bap. 1828, Jan. 27 ; and Joanna Hoyes, b. 1829, Jul. 14, bap. Sep. 8. 1823-8, living at Forres, " not fit for service " ; Ens., 4th Ft.; Oct. 12, Ens., 6ist Ft.. 1851, served in N.W. frontier of India campaign against the Mohmands. 1853, Dec. 2, Lt. 1858, served in the Mutiny as 2nd Comdt., 7th Punjab. Inf., comd. reg. at attack and capture of Oude Forts, Dehagu, Jul. 14, and Turowi, Jul. 17; engaged in operations in Futteghur, Azimghur and Gorrickpore districts. 1859, in the Terai, Nepaul (five times mentioned in Despatches); Dec. 13, Capt., 25th Ft. 1860, May 18, Capt., 95th Ft. 1861, Oct. 29, Capt., Bengal S.C. ; Nov. 15, Bt. Major. 1862, Oct. 301865, May 17, Brig. Maj., Bengal, being present at the Durbar held by Lord Lawrence at Agra, 1866, Nov. 10-20, and at the one held at Ambala, 1869, Mar., by Lord Mayo, who deputed him to call on the Amir, Shere AH, every morning (A Varied Life, pp. 63-7). 1869, Aug. 21, Maj., Bengal S.C. ; Aug. 23, Bt. Lt. Col. 1872, Jul. 17 Oct. 18, A.A.G. offic. Bengal,; Oct. 191873, Apr. 9, A.A.G., Bengal, being Second-in-Command of the Diplomatic Mission to Kashgar, and exploring the Pamirs, and Leh, as described by him in The Roof of the World (1876, with 62 drawings by the author). 1874, Aug. 4, C.S.I. 1875, Aug. 21, Lt. Col., Bengal S.C. 1877, Jan. 21, Bt. Col. 1878, Mar. 20 1879, Nov. 24, A.A.G., Bengal. 1879, Nov. 25 1882, Oct. 15, D.A.G., Bengal. 1879-80, served in the Afghan war ("Send me Tom Gordon," wrote Sir Donald Stewart), in command of the 4th Inf. Brigade of the Kabul Field Force, being present at the attack on the camp at Ali Khel (mentioned in Despatches, Medal, C.B., 1881, Feb. 22). 1882, Oct. 9, Brig. Gen., Bengal. 1886, Oct. 21, Maj. Gen. 1889-93, Oriental and Mil. Secretary at the Teheran Legation. 1890, Dec. 12, Lt. Gen. 1893, J an 2 9> u.s.l. 'i st > Jun. 3, K.C.I.E. 1894, Apr. i, Gen. 1895, travelled in Persia as described GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 3IQ in Persia Revisited, 1896. 1900, May 23 K.C.B. (mil.) (A.L., 1850-1911 ; A Varied Life, his autobiography, 1906, which contains his portrait). Twin son with Sir John James Hood, 1047, of William, 1440; b. 1832, Jan. 12, at Aberdeen; educated at the Scottish Naval and Mil. Academy, Edin. ; m. (i) 1862, Jun. 12, at Bangalore, Mary Helen (b. 1843, J un - 1 9> d. 1879, Aug. 5, of fever, at Simla), dau. of Alexander Sawers, and had Helen Elizabeth, b. 1863, May 26, bap. Jul. 9, at Poona, m. 1885, Nov. 19, Maj. C.H.I. Hopkins; Alexa Anna, b. 1897, Jan. q,bap. Feb. 26, at Simla, d. Nov. 18, bur. Nov. 20, at Meerut ; Thomas William, b. 1868, Oct. 26, bap. 1869, Jan. 18, at Simla, d. 1876, Aug. 14, at Normansfield, Teddington; Jeanetta, b. 1876, Apr. 13, m. 1904, Apr. 7, Claud Crompton ; Violet Mary b. 1878, Aug. 21, bap. Sep. 26 at Simla, m. 1907, Apr. n, J. Bruce Cooper. Sir Thomas m. (2) 1894, Aug. 8, at St. Andrews, Westminster, Charlotte, b. 1844, Apr. 16, dau. of Joseph Davison, of Greencroft, Durham. 1355- Thomas O'Kearney. 1852, Jan. 23, Asst. Surg., 76th Ft. 1854, Mar. 28, Staff Asst. Surg. Probably son of Sir John (1798-1871), who tn. 1825, Anne, dau. of T. O'Kearney, and who was son of Samuel, of Spring Garden, and brother of Thomas, 1343; b. 1828; M.R.C.S., 1849, Apr. 20, L.A.H., Dublin, Jun. 8, then living at 31 Patrick Street, Cork; d. 1858, Apr. 28, on board P. and O. "Bengal" on passage from Ceylon, bur. at Aden Point (I.O. Rec.) 1356- Thomas Rov/ley. 1815, Jul. 13, Ens. and Lt., 3rd Ft. Gds. (L.G., 1483). 1818, Dec. 25, h.p. (A.L., 1816-37). 1818, Cadet, H.E.I.C.S. (Bombay), previously applied to War Office for and obtained permission to live in India for an unlimited period. 1820, Apr. 26, arrived at Bombay ; May 4, Ens., 6th N.I. 1821, Sep. 25, granted furlough to England for three years on s.c. 1825, Jun. 2, returned. 1826, Mar. 31, granted a furlough to sea for eight months on s.c., extended first to 1827, Aug. 15, then to 1828, Feb. 19, and then six months additional; Nov. 26, sent to Europe on s.c. 1832, Lt. and Capt. 1833, Jun. 10, returned to Bombay; Oct., ret. on medical certif. (E. I. Reg., 1819-34). Son of William, 1416; bap. 1798, May 16, at Gosport Chapel, Alverstone, Southampton, educated at Cheltenham and at Military College ; nominated for H.E.I.C.S. by Hon. Hugh Lindsay in 1818 on recommendation of his mother, then living at Worcester ; m. 1829, Oct. 31, at Cheltenham, Katherine Freer, and had Harriet Frances, b. 1830, Nov. 22, bap. Nov. 29, d. unm. 1904, Mar. 30; Robert Adam, b. 1832, Mar. 6, bap. Apr. 4; Caroline, b. 1833, Oct. 18, bap. Nov. 4, d. unm. 1895, Feb. i. Gordon^. 1836, Sep. n, at Worcester, bur. Sep. 19, at White Lady Aston. His widow d. 1873, Oct. 3 (I.O. Rec.; W.O. Certificates, P.R.O.) 320 HOUSE OF GORDON. 1357. Thomas Wilkinson. 1838, Cadet, H.E.I.C.S. (Bengal); May 24, arrived at Fort William, appt. to do duty with i5th N.I. at Barrackpore ; Sep. i, Ens., European Reg., under orders for field service at Agra. 1839, removed at own request to 37th N.I., one of the six infantry regiments forming part of the force sent from Bengal to invade Afghanistan. 1840, Mar. n, Lt, took part in attack on Ghuznee, which fell Jul. 23, shared in Prize money. 1841, Nov. 3, an attack was made by the Afghans on the Commissariat Fort at Cabul ; the first man to attempt a rescue was Lt. Gordon, who went out Nov. 4 or 10, with a Coy., and eleven camels laden with ammunition ; the party was repulsed and Gordon was killed. Maj. Gen. Elphinstone in a memorandum of occurrences preceding and during insurrection at Cabul writes, " I beg to be allowed to express my sense of the gallant manner in which the various detachments sent out were led by Brigadier Shelton, and of the invariably noble conduct of the officers on these occasions, particularly of those who fell leading their men, viz. Col. Mackrell, Capts. Swayne, Robinson, McCrea, and Lt. Raban, H.M.'s 44th Foot, Col. Oliver, and Capt. Macintosh, sth N.I., Capt. Westmacott and Lt. Gordon, 37th N.I. " (E.I. Reg., 1838-41 ; 1.0. Rec. ; Eyre's Kabul, edit, by Malleson 1879, P- IO1 > House of Gordon, n. (482); J. M. Bulloch in Huntly Express, 1908, Mar. 27). Son of William, 1432 ; b. 1821, Aug. 19, at Nagpur ; educated at Addis- combe, 1835-7; nominated for H.E.I.C.S. by Richard Jenkins. 1358- Thomas William. 1796, Jan. 23, Ens., 3rd Ft. Gds. (L.G., 89). 1799, Aug. 10, Lt. and Capt. 1806, May 24, Capt. and Lt. Col. (ibid., 631 ; A.L., 1797-1814). Son of Thomas, of Balmaghie ; d. 1813, Nov. n, at Lyons, where he had been a prisoner for two or three years (S.M., vol. 7, p. 156; Abd. your.). Brother of Sir James Murray, 813. 1359- Thomas William. 1820, May 4, Cornet, Roy. Horse Gds. (L.G., 988). 1825, Apr. 15, Lt. (ibid., 1068, 1107). 1827, ret. (A.L , 1821-8; W.O.A.L., MS. note, P.R.O.). 1359a. Vaughan Labron. R.N., "Brune," d. 1828. Son of James Gabriel, 795- 1360- Victor Louis. Served in S. African war 1899-1902, as hon. Capt., Imperial Yeomanry. 1901, Nov. 19, relinquished com., received non-effective pay. 1903, Feb. 7, ret. pay (A.L., 1900-11). B. 1859, Jul. 3. 1361- Vivian. 1899, Mar. 22, 2nd Lt., Aberdeensh. Mil. 1900, Apr. 18, 2nd Lt., Gordon Highlrs. 1902, Jan. 22, Lt. 1904, Jul. 2, res. (A.L., 1899-1904, Oct.). Younger son of Frederick, of Bentley Priory, Stanmore, Middlesex; b. GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 321 1881, May 18, educated at Harrow; brother of Charles Aberdeen, 342-3, and Frederick Harry Blake, 463. 1362- W. H. Lt., Wallallajab Light Dgns. Son of ,69; tn. 1848, Jul. 20, at York, Frances, youngest dau. of Thomas Wright, Sunderland (G.M., vol. 39, N.S., p. 421). 1363- W. H. C. 2nd Lt., Transvaal Scottish Vols., served in S. African war (A.L., 1906). 1364- Walter. 1678, Feb. 20, Ens., Lord James Douglas's Ft. (Dalton's A.L., i. 215). 1365- Walter. Mid., R.N., " Hermione " frigate, on board which he d. 1774, Jan. 31, at Jamaica of sunstroke (G.M., vol. 64, p. 184). Son of Sir William, 7th bart., of Embo, 1396. 1366. WalterB. 1840, Apr. i, Clerk, R.N. 1849, Aug. 21, Paymr. (N.L., i84o-Jun. i, 1854). D. 1854. 1367- Walter H. 1904, Jun. 29, Paymr. (act.) ret., R.N. Reserve (N.L., 1904-11). 1368- Webster Thomas. 1846, Dec. i, Ens., 66th Ft. 1848, Sep. 12, Lt. 1852, May 14, Capt. 1859, Jan. i, Maj. 1863, ret. (Hart's A.L., 1847-79). Son of J. D. Webster (1794-1851), who was a brother of James Murray, 813, and brother of Russell Manners (1829-1906), Count of Torre Bella, Portugal, and like him, a member of the firm of Cossart, Gordon & Company, wine merchants, Madeira. 1369- William. 1452, May 18, k. at the battle of Brechin, with his brother Henry, 625- Second son of Elizabeth Gordon who in. Sir Alexander Seton ; in. Elizabeth, dau. and heiress of William Meldrum of that Ilk, and became ancestor of the Setons of Meldrum ; probably bore the surname of Seton. Brother of Alexander, ist Earl of Huntly, 115 (Scots Peerage, iv. 521). 1370- Sir William. 1513, Sep. 9, k. at Flodden, where his brothers, Adam, 82, and Alexander, 3rd Earl of Huntly, 116, also fought. Younger son of George, 2nd Earl of Huntly, 469 ; founded the Gight family, ancestor of Lord Byron (House of Gordon, i. (173X185)). 1370a. William. 1640, Sep. 10, the War Committee ordains that " Shirmeres be Captaine within the paroche of Balmaclellan, and Erlistoun liberated of that charge during Shirmeres abyde at hame " ; [Dec., declares] "no cold or uncovenanters within his parochen " (Minute Book of tlie War Committee of the Covenanters in the Stewartry of Kirkcudbright, pp. 46, 130). Eldest son of Gilbert, of Shirmers in Balmaclellan; ;;;. in or beiore 1632, SS 322 HOUSE OF GORDON. Marion Glendonnyn ; d. 1885, Sep. (Services of Heirs), and succeeded 1713 Oct. 20, by his son William, who d. 1717. 1370b. William. 1640, Dec., Capt. "of the parochess of Buittle, Crocemichael and others, declares no cold or uncovenanters within his bounds except " (twelve persons) (Minute Book of the War Committee of the Covenan- ters in the Stewartry of Kirkcudbright, 130). Son of Alexander, of Kirkconnell, whom he succeeded; J.P. for Kirkcud- bright, 1634, Sep. 18 ; m. in or before 1640, Margaret Lambe, relict of Lennox, of Cally. Gordon was dead in 1657. 1371- William. 1644, comd. a Coy. in Gen. David Leslie's army; served at the taking of Newcastle, " with one of his tenants' sons from St. John's Clachan, Dairy, who would not allow his master to go up first in scaling the walls, they jumped together off the ladder on to the wall, killed the cannonier and turned the cannon on the besieged, defending themselves till others, admiring their bravery, flew to their assistance"; Oct. 19, the town was taken ; obliged to return home owing to the death of his elder brother, John. 1646, Feb. 2, and 1648, Apr. 16, made member of the Com- mittee of War. 1653, "went to the Highlands with Robert, Viscount Kenmure, who with Lord Glencairn raised a considerable number of men called Kenmorites ; eventually made his peace with Cromwell ''. 1679, Jun. 16, "raised some forces and sent them under his son to, younger of Earlston to Bothwell Bridge, with strict orders to take no command until he himself arrived; on his way to and about six miles from Bothwell Bridge at Streven, a party of Dragoons met and shot him dead, June 22, on his hesitating to surrender " (Earlston MS.). Son of Alexander, of Karlston, 120a ; b. 1614; m. 1648, Nov. 26, Mary, (d. 1695), 2nd dau. of Sir John Hope, Lord Craighall, and had 23 children, all d. young except Alexander, 124a, John, 853, Sir William, bart., of Afton, 1379, and a dau. ; " before joining the army had been educated for the Church and received degrees " ; bur. in the churchyard of Glasford privately by order of Lady Harper, his wife's sister ; a handsome stone pillar erected over his grave was restored in 1772 by his great gd. son, Sir John, 888- (ibid.). 1372. William. 1649, off - m Ireland (O' Hart's Irish Landed Gentry, 1889, p. 389; Inrolmtnts Exchequer Office, Dublin, II, membrane 10; Inrolments of Adjudications (Arrears of the Commissioned Officers who served Charles I. or Charles II. in Ireland before 1649, J un - 5) formerly denominated the " 49 Lots," P.R.O.). 1373- William. 1649, Oct. Capt., comd. a garrison of 100 men in Lord Reay's House of Tongue, Strathnaver: GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 323 The garrison hade the maintenance of Southerland, Cateynes, Strathnaver, and Assint, allowed to them for their intertainment, by order from parlament, which the Earl of Southerland caused take up dewlie for the use of the garrison. Son of Adam, of Kilcalmkill, Swedish Army; Master of the Household to Charles I. (Gordon's Earls of Sutherland, pp. 550, 551, 556; Bulloch's Gordons of Invergordon, 6). Brother of Adam, 87- 1374- William. Capt., Gen. Monck mentions him (in a letter to the Protector as one of the officers belonging to the Earl of Kinnoull, who were taken prisoners, 1654, Nov. 23, in the Forest of Birse. Monck says (Scotland and the Protectorate, Scot. Hist. Soc., 215): Capt. Lisle commanded a party of Horse of Col. Riches Reg., and, upon hearing of a party of the enemy under Kinnoull and Lord Dudopp, that were in the Braes of Angus, marched out of Dundee, with his own troop, and some horse oi other garrisons in his way, pursued them three days by their track in the snow, and overtook them. . . . The enemy seeing themselves in no capacity to escape, though they were more in number, after a very short encounter being driven up against a hill, yielded themselves upon quarter. 1375. William. 1639, Jun. 18-19, fought at the battle of the Bridge of Dee, against the Covenanters (Britane's Distemper, 24, 28; Gordon's Scots Affairs, n. 28, which calls him a " resolute gentleman "). 1644, associated with Lord Huntly against the Covenant (Spalding's Trubles, n. 305, 334, 336), 1645, May 9, at the battle of Auldcarn, where he was " appoynted by Aboyne to attend nixt his person" (Britane's Distemper, 123); Aug. 26, got a com- mission from Lord Montrose against some oi his neighbours (Banffshire Advertiser, 1911, Mar. 23), where it is stated that he hath followed as faithfully in his Majesty's service at these three late battles and hath always furthered the said service by his council, advice and example, so far as did lie in his power ; and that he hath suffered and sustained great skaith and prejudice by having his lands burnt by certain malicious and wicked ennemies, his workemen and neighbours; . . . helped and protected by that late army of Rebells under the conduct and command of Livetennant General Baillie. Sep. 15, in command at Aberdeen (Records of the Commission of the General Assembly, 136). 1646, " Captane Gordoun of Arradull " was quartered in Banff, from which his force retreated to Montrose before 600 Covenanters (Britane's Distemper, 176). Son of James, of Knockespock, who in. Margaret, dau. of William, I. of Arradoul, to which he succeeded ; m. Helen, dau. of David Garden of that Ilk; and had James and Alexander, III. and IV. of Arradoul (Bulloch's Gor- dons of Cairnfield, 40-5). Great-grandfather of Thomas, 1317- 1376- William. Capt., merchant, Edinburgh, raised an action, 1685, 324 HOUSE OF GORDON. against tenants in Kinloch and lands imthe parish of Collessie, Fife (Mackenzie Decreets, vol. 82). 1377- William. 1689-90, Capt., Lord Kenmure's Ft. (Dalton's A.L., in. 94). Gordon and other offs. made a contract, 1689, Jun. 24, with some merchants in Edinburgh " anent the supply of uniforms for the said Regiment " (Reg. of Deeds, Mackenzie Office, vol. 65). Son of William, of Craiglaw, and -, dau. of David Crawford, of Kerse. 1378- William. 1689, said to have held a com. in the Militia. Capt., Kenmure's Ft., before Jun. 24, when his name appears with other offs. in the reg. in a contract with some merchants in Edinburgh "anent the supply of uni- forms for the said Regiment " (Reg. of Deeds, Mackenzie Office, vol. 65) ; de- scribed Maj., in a bond signed at Edinburgh, Aug. 3, himself as principal and Alexander, Viscount of Kenmure as cautioner to James Kerr, tailor burgess ot Edinburgh, for 50 marks registered 1691, Aug. 25 (ibid.). 1690, May 5, or earlier, as Lt. Col., he and other otfs. of the reg. subscribed at Glasgow a bond for 77 sterling to Lord Kenmure for the use of his reg., registered 1691, Jun. 22 (Durie Reg.); Jun. 13, at Stirling a bond for 1530 to John Crawford one of the baillies of Ayr, and John Ballantine, merchant burgess there, registered 1720, Jan. 9. Laird of Craig, Balmaclellan, Kirkcudbright (a cadet of Gordon of Holm ?) ; in. Isabel, dau. of William Gordon, of McCartney ; d. 1693; bur., Mar. 10, in Greyfriars, Edinburgh (Reg., Scot. Hist. Soc., p. 256; McKerlie's Lands and Owners in Galloway, in. 92, 93, iv. 53, 300, 303, 306). 1379- Sir William, ist bart., of Alton. 1670, served in the army of Frederick, Duke of Brandenburg ; 1685, at the landing of Monmouth ; and 1688, of the Prince of Orange at Torbay. 1689, Aug. 29, Capt. Lt., Earl of Leven's Reg., afterwards Maitland's (25th) Ft. (Scotland Letters and Papers, vol. 14, p. 141, P.R.O. ; Dalton's A.L., iv. 42, v. 222, 228), which he joined at Inver- ness (Earlston MS.). 1690, Feb. 26, Capt. 1692, fought at Steinkirk. Served through King William's wars, at Sluyp. 1694, Dixmude in Bernhem. 1696, Oct. 27, signed at Breadnie, near Ostend, a factory to Mr. David Home, Writer in Edinburgh. 1697, at Bruges and "behaved with the greatest gallantry, was wounded in his right arm at the siege of Warneton, and again in his body, which was alleag'd was ultimately the cause of his death. He came over with King William at the Revolution" (ibid.). 1705, May i, Bt. Lt. Col., to rank from 1703, Mar. i (Scotland Warrant Bk., vol. 20, p. 245, P.R.O.). 1706, Jul. 29, created a Knight Baronet of Nova Scotia (ibid., vol. 22, p. 75) "in consideration of his many and faithful services at and after the revolution and during her [Anne's] reign" (Earlston MS.). 1708, Jul. 27, GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 325 Maj. (W.O. Notifications, P.R.O.). 1709, Nov. 29, granted leave of absence till further orders. 1710-11, sent the following petition to the Queen (S.P. Dom., Anne, 1710-11, vol. 28, pp. 241-3) "That your petitioner having by a former memorial! to your Majestic (a copy whereof is herewith annexed) humbly setts forth his long services and sufferings in Lieutenant General Maitland's Regiment of Foot. Your Majestie was graciously pleased, upon Colonel Keith's desiring to resign, to consent thereto, provided the next officer who had the best pretensions (which is your petitioner) was the purchaser. Yet nevertheless to the great surprise of your petitioner he is informed that a commission of Lieutenant Colonel is since obtained for Captain Middleton, one who has not served above three years in the Army, and never above the degree of Captain, which your petitioner humbly hopes is not to prejudice him in the said Regiment, where he has served so long and suffered so much. That in order to recover his rank in the said Regiment, he lately obtained your Majestie's leave to purchase the post of second Lieutenant Colonel, not doubting but he should succeed Colonel Keith, as Sir John Campbell did lately Sir Robert Hamilton, who was first Major ; and without such a prospect your petitioner would never have purchased at the rate he did and must be a great loser if he should be reduced to the extremity of disposing thereof again. Therefore humbly prays that your Majestie will be graciously pleased to grant him a commission of Lieutenant Colonel to the said Regiment, without the distinction of the word (second) and to bear the same date with his former commission, it not being possible for him to submit to be com- manded by so young an officer as Lieutenant Colonel Middleton, which can be no prejudice to him, the pay being the same. " Memorial. That the said Sir William Gordon has served twenty- three years in the said Regiment, and at the siege of Namur (being Captain of Grenadiers in which post he served all the last war), he received two wounds by one of which he has lost the use of his right arm. That several officers whom he had commanded having obtained brevets, your Majestie was pleased in the year 1704 to grant him a Brevet of Lieutenant Colonel. But in the year 1708 Sir James Campbell (a gentleman who had never served in the Army before) was made second Major of the Regiment, and upon the death of Sir Robert Hamilton the premier Major succeeded him, although the said Sir William Gordon was Brevet Lieutenant Colonel and many years Captain, in consideration of which disappointment, your Majestie was graciously pleased to grant him the pay of Major with further assurances of redressing him upon the first occasion that should offer. That Colonel Keith first Lieutenant Colonel to the said Regiment having lately desired leave to resign, 326 HOUSE OF GORDON. your Majestic was pleased to assure the Earle of Seafield, brother to Lieu- tenant Colonel Patrick Ogilvy, then second Lieutenant Colonel, that Colonel Keith should not dispose to the prejudice of Lieutenant Colonel Ogilvy, but that he should succeed as first Lieutenant Colonel, upon the credit whereof and to recover his former rank, Sir William Gordon did since agree with the said Lieutenant Colonel Ogilvy for his post, for which a commission is ob- tained accordingly. Sir William Gordon humbly prays that, since Colonel Keith is antient, and has now desired leave to resign, your Majestic will be graciously pleased to take this opportunity to restore the said Sir William Gordon to his rank, by granting him the post of first Lieutenant Colonel as your Majestic intended to Lieutenant Colonel Ogilvy, in whose place he stands; which he humbly conceive's can be no prejudice to anybody, the pay being the same and the post of cause belonging to Sir William Gordon " (S.P. Dom., Anne, 1710-11, vol. 28, pp. 241-3 ; P.K.O.). 1711, Feb. 14, Lt. Col. 25th Ft. ; Sep. 12, Lt. Govr., Fort William, with a pension of 182, and permission to keep his Coy. 1715, Jan. u, Lt. Govr., Fort William (Scotland Letters and Papers, n. pp. 14, 26-7, P.R.O.) ; Montrose writes to him Apr. 19, from Whitehall, acknowledging his letter of Apr. 5, refers to intelligence forwarded of an intended meeting to be held at Bannoch, and requests him to continue to use his utmost endeavours for the further discovery of such practises (ibid., vol. 3) ; May 3, Field Off. and Capt., Lord Shannon's (zsth) Ft. (W.O. Notifications, P.R.O.). Wrote letters from Fort William about the rebels 1716, Feb. 14, 19, Apr. 13, 21 ; 1716, May, Aug. 30 (Scotland Letters and Papers, vol. n, pp. 128, 130, 224, 232; vol. 12, pp. 21, 160, P.R.O.). 1716, Aug. i, res. com. Younger son of William, III. of Earlston, 1371 ; & 1654; ' 1692, Feb. 28, Mary (eldest dau. and heiress oi Sir George Campbell, of Cesnock), who went all through the Flanders Campaign with him, and d. 1733 (Earlston MS.). Sir William d. s.p. 1718, Dec., in Parliament Close, Edinburgh, the baronetcy devolving on his elder brother, Sir Alexander, 124a. 1380- William. 1694, Capt., ist Ft. 1695, reg. served at Namur (Dalton's A.L., iv. 42). 1381- William (afterwards Sutherland), Lord Strathnaver. 1704, Apr. "entered the army, and although only then 20 years of age, commanded the regiment ; this regiment, however, was afterwards much reduced by a draft made from it to recruit others ". A year later it was reported that the reg. was to be given to the Marquis of Tullibardine and that to this the Duke of Argyll had given his consent. Strathnaver's father, Lord Sutherland, writing to the Duke, 1705, Jun. 18, called the rumour a "squib" "your Grace GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 327 may assure yourself that I but looked upon it, as I still doe, [as] a storie calculated for the meridian of the ensueing parliament and to create your Grace enemies" (Eraser's Sutherland Book, i. 320, n. 200). 1708, raised a reg. which was sent to Newcastle in Oct., and then to the Netherlands, where Strathnaver was not permitted to go (ibid., u. 371). 1715, Aug., raised a reg. to oppose the Jacobites and was its Col. ; comd. one of three divisions brought together by order of his father, those under his leadership being the men of Sutherland (ibid., i. 377); Dec. marched to Forres. 1719, Apr.-Jun., took part in the Glenshiel campaign (ibid., i 383-91 ; Dickson's Jacobite Attempt, P- I-)- Only son of John, Earl of Sutherland, 839 ; b. 1683, Dec. (Scots Peerage, vm. 355); >ii- 1705. Katherine (d. 1765), eldest dau. of William Morison, of Prestongrange, and had six sons and four daus. including William, i7th Earl of Sutherland, who took a very active part in opposing the Jacobites, raising a regiment and being present at Culloden, but as the family name had been changed during his infancy, if not earlier, to Sutherland, he is not included here. Lord Strathnaver d. v.p. 1720, Jul. 13, of consumption. 1381a- William. Off. in India; d. about 1708 (statement by his de- scendant, Miss Eleanor W. Gordon, 1911, Aug.). Son or brother of James, ot Daach ; as ' Mr. " William, was living as a " gentleman tennent," at the Mill of Avochie in 1696 (Poll Bonk) ; m. Elizabeth, dau. and heiress of Harry Gordon, of Braco and Glassaugh (House of Gordon, n. (418)), who had first married John Gordon, yr. of Avochie, and had William, 1388. 1382- William. 1709, Vol., R.N., "Saphire," later Mid. and Ab. 1715, Apr. 21, passed as Lt. (Adm. N. Board, Lts. Passing Certif., P.R.O.). 1383- William. Off., Dgn. Reg., certified 1715, Jul. 18, that the allowances for horses in N. Britain were not sufficient (W.O. In Letters, Misc. Sec. at War, P.R.O.). 1384- William. 1715, May 3, Ens., Lord Shannon's ( 2 sth) Ft. (MS.A.L., 1717, P.R.O.). 1725, Jun. 30, granted three months leave of absence, then Lt. 1727, h.p., by exchange, z/. a day, described Qr. Mr., aged 53 (List of Reduced Offs. H.M.'s Land Forces and Marines entitled to receive h.p., 1739-40, printed for the House of Commons, 1740; A.L., 1740, at the Unit. Serv. Inst., pp. 16, 21; A.L., 1754-5). Son of William (d. 1733), of Goval, near Aberdeen, who was the younger son of James (d. 1714), of Seaton (Huntly Express, 1910, Sep. 9); b. 1674, or 1686; m. 1717, Apr. 4, Janet, dau. of Alexander Pyper, merchant, Aberdeen (St. Nicholas Reg., Aberdeen), and had Nathaniel, George, and two daus. ; 328 HOUSE OF GORDON. d. 1754, Dec., the Commissary of Aberdeen, in the absence of a will, decerning his dau. Christian, and her husband Patrick Crawford, in Cormore, his heirs 1385. William. Capt., H.E.I.C.S. (Bombay), m. there 1721, Jan. 8, Anna Turnur, d. and bur, there Jan. 20 (I.O. Rec.). Several soldiers in " Captain Gordon's Company " d. and bur. there about that time; this refers equally to John, 868- Possibly 18. 1386- William. 1726, Mid., R.N., " Berwick," afterwards mate ; Mid., " Winchelsea"; Master's Mate, "Princess Louise"; Mid., "Captain," later Master's Mate, Mid., Mate. 1733, Mar. 23, passed as Lt, aged 31 (Adm. N. Board, Us. Passing Certif., P.R.O.). 1737, Oct. 7, 3 rd Lt., "Dunkirk". 1738, May i, 2nd Lt. ; Sep. 23, discharged; Sep, 24, h.p. 1739, Jul. 3, "Mercury". 1740, Jan. 30, ist Lt., "Sandwich"; May 30, discharged; May 31, h.p. 1742, May 22, Master and Comdr. "Hound" sloop. 1744, May, Post Capt. ; he had the good fortune during his passage home from Virginia to capture a very valuable French merchant ship, homeward bound from Martinico called the " Happy Mary," laden with sugar, cocoa, coffee and other valuable commodities, bound for Bordeaux (S.M., vol. iv. 243) ; Jul. 29, convoying, in company with the " Vulture " sloop, the outward bound trade to Rotterdam, the " Hound," in sight of Goree " stood after a snow, which proved to be a French privateer of ten carriage guns and nine swivels with 81 men, which had been three days out of Dunkirk. She engaged the " Hound " for i- hours and then struck having five men killed and several mortal!}' wounded. Capt. Gordon also re-took a ship, which the privateer had just taken (Admiralty report). In conse- quence of his very spirited behaviour on this occasion he was promoted Aug. 4, Capt. of the " Gosport," a fifth rate. He is erroneously stated in some accounts to have been about the same time appointed to the " Ludlow Castle" and not the "Gosport" (S.M., vol. 6, p. 395), but this is a mistake occasioned by his being very quickly removed into the " Sheerness " as successor to Capt. Bridge Rodney, appointed to the " Ludlow Castle " (S.M., vol 6, p. 443 ; G.M., vol. 14, p. 506) ; no mention is made of him in the " Sheerness" till the year ensuing when he was at the end of the month of June, O.S., engaged with Lord George Graham in a very successful and spirited attack of some French privateers and their Prizes off Ostend. Immediately after this enterprise he was appointed to the " Loo," 44 guns (S.M., vol. vn. p. 357 ; G.M., vol. 15, p. 389), and was in the course of the autumn [Nov. 2] removed into the "Chesterfield" a ship of the same force (G.M., vol. 15, p. 614). 1747, Nov. 23, appointed Captain of the " Assistance," 50 guns (S.M., vol. 9, p. 559 ; G.M., vol. 17, p. 593, vol. 18, p. 93). 1748, Dec. GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 329 20, paid off; Dec. 21, h.p. 1755, Sep. 19, "St. Albans," "a 20 gun ship, preferring a command so trivial to a life of absolute inactivity ". 1756, Nov., "Cambridge," 80 guns (S.M., vol. 18, pp. 574, 618; G.M., vol. 26, p. 596). 1757, Apr., "Princess Amelia," "a three-decked ship of the same force" (G.M., vol. 27, p. 241); May, "Devonshire" (S.M., vol. 19, p. 278). 1758, " served under Adm. Boscawen on the successful and memorable expedition against Louisburg ; on his return from thence being overtaken by a violent storm the 'Devonshire' was with the greatest difficulty brought in and pre- served from foundering" (Charnock's Nav. Biog., v. 300-1). 1759, served under V. Adm. Saunders at the siege of Quebec, returned with him to England (Schomberg's Nav. Chronology, iv. 37 ; Laird Clowes's Navy, in. 206, 565). 1760, Jul. i, h.p. 1761, Aug. 5, "Blenheim," "a new second rate of 90 guns, and the following spring was advanced to be Commodore and Commander- in-Chief of the ships in the Medway, and at the Nore ; this station he held during the remainder of the war " (Charnock's Nav. Biog. ; G.M., vol. 31, p. 1761 ; vol. 32, p. 195). 1762, Oct. 21, R. Adm., ret. (Adm. Half Pay Lists, P.R.O.). Son of William, merchant, Elgin, who was the son of John, Mill of Huntly, who was the grandson of Thomas, I. of Artloch (J. M. Bulloch in Banffshirc Herald, 1911, Jul. 8, 22) ; b. about 1709. 1750, went to reside at Banff, where he occupied a prominent position ; ;;/. (i) an Englishwoman, who d. at Corse of Kinnoir (Mitchell MS.) ; and (2) in or before 1753, Elizabeth Forbes, " daughter of Corse, his own cousin " (ibid.), who entertained Wesley, on his visit to Banff in 1776; she d. at Banff, 17^4, Mar. 17 (Abd. Jour.); had William, 1753-72; John, 1756-9; Elizabeth; and Margaret, who is remembered by the Strathspey " Miss Admiral Gordon," to which Burns wrote "O" a' the airts," and who in. James Forbes of Seaton, and d. 1841. Gordon d. 1768, Apr. 25, at Banff, where he is commemorated by a stone, inscribed by Dr. Beittie (Cramond's Annals of Banff, n. 326). 1387- William. 1720, Ens. and Asst. Surg, H.E.I.C.S. (Bombay); "would be employed as Surgeon in the vessels if wanted and able ". 1728, Sep. 19, d. and bur. in Bombay. By will dated Sep. 9, proved Oct. 23, left estate to his widow and sole executrix, Joan, " his dwelling house in Bombay and a little house wherein Serjeant Goodman lived, adjoining". Her will was proved 1734, Aug. 7, in Bombay by John Cleland, executor (I.O. Rec.). 1388- William. Col., in. Susanna , who d. 1731, Mar. 31, aged 32, bur. in Jamaica (Archer's Jamaica Monuments, 103). Probably William, officer in the army, said to have d. at sea about 1730, TT 330 HOUSE OF GORDON. who was a son of William, 1381a, and who had Charles, of Braco, Jamaica (1747 P-iSzg), ancestor of the Gordons of Newtimber Place, Sussex (J. M. Bulloch in Huntly Express, 1907, Aug. 9, 16). 1389- William. Capt, so described 1746, Jun. 23 (Dumfries Sasines, vol. 15, folio 51). Only son of Adam, goldsmith, Edinburgh, who was the fourth son of William, of Pencaitland, Haddingtonshire, appointed Sheriff Clerk of Aberdeen in 1678, who m. a niece of Lord Dirleton (J. M. Bulloch's " Money-lending Sheriff Clerk," in Banffshire Advertiser, 1911, Aug. 31, Sep. 7, 14); owned Broomrig, and other land in the parish of Holywood, Dumfries ; m. before 1766, Jul. 1 8, Jean ; d. s.p. 1766, Jun. 24 (S.M., vol. 28, p. 589), being succeeded by his sister Helen (Services of Heirs). 1390- William. 1739, or earlier, Capt., H.E.I.C.S. (Bombay); May 10, Stephen Law, president of the Bombay Council writes to Shahu Raja, King of the Mahrattas, "on my entering upon the change of the government of this island of Bombay, it became immediately and naturally my care to pay my respects to your Majesty. To this end I send Captain Gordon a person of trust"; instructs Gordon to repair with all convenient expedition to Satara, or wherever the Maratha chief was to be found, taking with him several presents and an interpreter. As one great inducement in sending you is ... gaining some information and insight into the Government interests, and designs at that Court, I would have you use your best industry and management to obtain a sufficient knowledge of the state of the Shahu Raja's government. ... In the conference you may have . . . you are to assure them, that, on my coming to the government, my first care was to seek the means of renewing the ancient good correspondence and friendship betwixt our governments, to which end I had pitched on this expedient of sending you as an early mark of the sincerity of our in- tentions. . . . You are to represent to them . . . how much it is their interest and advantage to live upon amicable terms with us, it being notorious that our nation has never meddled with their religion, or had any views of conquest or extending our dominions in these parts, where our trade is our sole business and end of residence. ... If any overtures are made to you, that you judge may be depended upon and require a conclusion, advise me fully, that I may give you suitable instructions. Otherwise, you are to come away, when you have done your busi- ness, keeping a diary of your procedure and transactions until you return. Gordon left Bombay, May 12; reached Lund-Rajapur, May 13, when the statue of a cow and a calf intended as part of the present to the Raja was re- turned on the bomb ketch, " as the badness of the ways would not admit of carrying it " ; May 14, set out on a gallivat, being joined by the man appointed as a guide and introducer to Shripatrav ; May 15, "an officer of the Mahrathas kept us prisoners, blaming our not bringing Bagirav's or Chimnaji's pass, but after seeing our letters, he released us, and granted a guard " ; May 20, GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 331 "mounted the hills which were very difficult to ascend"; May 22, "entered a fine country, well-peopled " ; May 23, " being near Satara, distant hence about 1 60 miles, rested at a place provided for accommodating travellers, where the head of the Jogis, Vetaw Naik, courteously treated us on being told we were English " ; May 25, " we were conducted to Antajipant, Shripatrav's officer in Satara, who gave us a courteous reception and presented me with a cloth after their manner, telling us the Shahu Raja was five days' journey off in besieging a place of the Mogals called Myrah. I gave him in return a ring " ; May 29, set out with a guard for Myrah ; Jun. i, reached Adjurs Bunall, where the Raja had pitched his tent; Jun. 3, met Shripatrav, who cross-examined Gordon closely ; Jun. 8, " had an audience of the Raja in a mean place he had erected with his own hands for his present convenience during the siege ; he was very gracious to us and seemed delighted with the birds that made a part of the present, expressing a willingness to do us good offices". . . . Jun. 25, "after repeated solicitations, the Raja admitted us to take our leave, desiring his friend the Governor of Bombay, would not omit to send him eight guinea hens, two pairs of turkeys, some Bussora pigeons, a little mummy, and all kinds of curious birds. He took a fancy to my sword, which I delivered him, and he promised to hasten his answer to the two letters, which would be with me at the next town " ; Jun. 30, set out for Poonah ; Jul. 13, reached Thana ; Jul. 14, arrived at Bombay ; Jul. 20, his report, not complete, submitted to Council, " Captain Gordon not being recovered enough from the fatigue of his journey to perfect it " (G. W. Forrest's Selections from Bombay State Papers, Home Series, I. 272). Probably the Capt. Gordon permitted, before 1743, Oct. ' 10, "in consideration of his service, and as having paid into the Company's cash the amount of his estate, to go to England " (ibid.), 1391- William. Ens., "of Largmore," 1739, Mar, 26, got sasine in Largs (Particular Reg. of Sasines, Dumfries, vol. 13, fol. 159). He was Capt. in Col. Cunyngham's Reg., and served in Flanders (MS. belonging to Major C. Gordon Falcon). This is apparently Richard Cunnyngham, who raised a reg. of foot in Scotland, 1689, and one of dragoons (now 27th Hussars) in 1690. He served in Holland in command of cavalry brigade. Son of John, of Largmore ; got into debt and sold all the family property except Largs; in. (i) Sarah (contract, 1726, Apr. n), dau. of James Gordon, in Largmore; and (2) Nicolas, dau. of Rev. George Garthshore (second son of James Garthshore, of that Ilk), by Barbara, dau. of Robert Gordon, of Garrery; and had Barbara (1739-1824), who in. 1763, Michael Falcon (1733- 1811), R.N., whose great-grandson, Major Charles Gordon Falcon is now (1912) in the R.E. Gordon d. 1745, Jul. 25; will, 8, 1745; 7, 1747, and 8, 332 HOUSE OF GORDON. 1758 (Kirkcudbright Executory Papers). His widow m. Rev. William Thomson, of Workington, by whom she had issue. 1392- William. 1740, Feb. i, and Lt., Moreton's Marines (A.L, at Unit. Serv. Inst., p. 54). 1742, Jun. 2, Lt, Col. Cotterell's Marines (MS. A.L., 1742, p. 144, 1745, pp. 144, 190, P.R.O.); went round the world with Lord Anson ; on his return was put into one of the regiments employed on the expedition against Cape Breton. 1745, Sep. 3, Capt, Shirley's Ft. 1748, May 7, granted twelve months leave of absence on private affairs and continued in it till the peace of Aix-la-Chapelle, when he was reduced. He soon after got a Company in the 38th Foot, stationed at Antigua (1752, Mar. 17, Capt., Col. Duroure's Ft. ibid., 1752, p. 320), with which he served till Col. Coote's regiment, the 84th Foot, was raised (1758, Apr. 26, ist Maj. to the Batn., 84th Ft., going to the E. Indies). With that regiment he served in the Indian War (W.O. Applns.far Compass Fund, P.R.O.). 1760, comd. rear divi- sion at attack of the Bound Hedge during siege of Pondicherry, about which, Oct. 27, he wrote a long letter from L'Oulanget (Add. MSS. B.M., 35,917, f. 44; Abd. Free Press 1904, Sep. 3); Sep. 10, after Col. the Hon. William Manson was wounded in a sortie, Gordon took his place in directing opera- tions, giving over the duty almost immediately to Eyre Coote, who captured the town in the following January (Richard Orme's Military Transactions in Indostan, n. ; A.L., 1754-62). " After the reduction he was appointed Governor of Pondicherry with the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel, in which station he soon afterwards died " : he is thus described in a petition to Sec. at War, with neither date nor address, by his sister Elizabeth " a helpless and aged woman verging on fourscore, that, having outlived all her friends and relations, she is now by the death of her brother reduced in the last and most helpless stage of her life to starving" (W.O. Applns. Compass. Fund, P.R.O.). Gordon d. 1761 at and was bur. at Cuddalore, described Major, 84th Reg.; by will dated 1759, Dec. 6, at Carangula Camp, Coromandel Coast, appointed Andrew Ross, Madras, and George Ross, Conduit Street, London, executors, gave 50 to Elizabeth Hay, Princes Street, Leicester Fields, London, one half of his estate to his sister Elizabeth for life, and at her death to his dau. Elizabeth, Crown Court, Westminster, to whom he left the other half. His Prize moneys for Pondicherry and the out garrisons from Wandi- wash to Veldour were not paid until 1764; estate finally accounted for 1779, Apr. (I.O. Rec.). 1393. William. 1744, Jun. 28, 2nd Surg. Mate, R.N., " Mary" galley, previously qualified at Barbers and Surgeons Hall as 3rd Mate (A dm. Offs. appt. by N. Board, Surg. Qualifications, P.R.O.). GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 333 1394- William. 1748 or earlier, Qr. Mr., ist Ft.; Nov. 5, h.p., at z/. a day (List of Reduced Offs. ofH.M.'s Land Forces and Marines on h.p. in 1 749). 1757, Feb. 2, Lt., 46th Ft. (MS. A.L., 1752, p. 362 ; A.L., 1754-63). 1395- William. Capt, closely connected with the i6th Earl of Suther- land in 1750. Described as "of Ampthill " (Fraser's House of Sutherland, i. 429-31, 445 ; ii. 261, 278). 1396- Sir William, 7th bart., of Embo. 1755, Apr. 30, Ens., igth Ft. 1757, Sep. 28, Lt. 1769, May 26 or 31, Capt. (L.G., W.O. Notifications, P.R.O.). 1778, Nov. 12, ret. (L.G., A.L., 1756-78). " Served in the descents made on the French coast, particularly in the reduction of Belleisle, 1761 ; afterwards went to Gibraltar where he remained a long time ; having acted as paymaster he was appointed Deputy Inspector of the recruiting depot at Chatham" (G.M., vol. 74, pt. i, p. 179). 1778, Jul. 23, Adj., W. Norfolk Mil. 1779, May 25, Lt. 1793, Jul. 18, Capt. Lt. (L.G., 623). 1798, Feb. 27, Capt. (ibid., 218). Younger son of Sir John, 5th bart., of Embo; b. 1736; succeeded his brother Sir James, of the Dutch service, about 1786; in. 1760, Jim. 15, Sarah, (d. 1819 Jan. 2), only dau. of Crosby Westfield, K.N., and had 13 or 14 children, including Sir John, 9:24, Sir Orford, 1122, Paulus /Emilius, 1143, Robert Crosby, 1261, Walter, 1365, and William, 1406 ; d. 1804, Jan. 7, at Colchester, his funeral, which attracted many mourners, being " extremely aweful '' (G.M., vol. 74, pt. i, p. 90 ; Bulloch's Gordons in Sutherland, 59, 60). 1397- Hon William. 1756, Jul. 26, Cornet, nth Dgns. 1759, Aug. ,4, Capt., i6th Light Dgns. 1760, Maj., 84th Ft., 2nd Batn. 1762, Oct. n, Lt. Col., io5th Ft. 1763, reg. disbanded, h.p. 1777, Aug. 29, Bt. Col.; Dec. 19, Col., 8ist Ft., " Aberdeenshire Highland," which he raised, much to the anger of his cousin, the 4th Duke of Gordon, who was then contem- plating raising the Northern Fencibles. The Duke writes from London 1778, Jan i, to Mr. Ross, that he " had not the civility to offer me one officer, tho' Lord Adam had named three. . . . When Sandy Gordon [Lord Rockville] delivered me Fyvie's letter at Edinburgh with the list of officers I was very angry, and said I was surprised at his brother's having got a regiment through my interest and not giving me the nomination of one officer. He answered in a huff, ' Well by God, we can raise it without you ' " (Gordon Castle Papers, fully set forth in J. M. Bulloch's " The 4th Duke of Gordon's Recruiting Rival" in the Banff shire Herald, 1909, Jan. i, 8, 15, 22, 29). 1783, reg. disbanded ; h.p. 1781, Oct. 19, Maj. Gen. 1787, Oct. 3, Col. Comdt., 6oth Ft. 1788, Oct. 20, Col., 7th Ft. 1789, Apr. 9, Col., 7ist Ft. 1793, 334 HOUSE OF GORDON. Oct. 12, Lt. Gen. 1798, Jan. i, Gen. 1803, Aug. 6, Col., 2ist Ft (A.L., 1757-1816; Wheater's Roy. Fusiliers, 236). Eldest son of William, 2nd Earl of Aberdeen, and his third wife, Anne, dau. of Alexander, Duke of Gordon ; b. 1735 ; owned Fyvie, which his father bought in 1734; M.P. for Woodstock, 1767, and for Heytesbury, 1774; groom of the Bedchamber, 1775; threatened Lord George Gordon in the House of Commons, 1780, Jun. 2, to run a sword through his body (Political Mag., 1780, Jun i, the incident being repeated almost word for word inBarnaby Rudgc); i. his housekeeper, Isabel Black (1744-1824), who had previously borne him a son, William (b. 1776 ? d. s.p. 1849), III. of Fyvie. Gordon d. 1816, May 25, at his estate of Maryculter, aged 81 (Bulloch's "Gordons of Fyvie," Huiitly Express, 1907, Mar. 15, 22; portrait by Baltoni, now (1912) at Fyvie Castle). Brother of Hon. Charles, 395. Hon. Cosmo, 384, uncle of Alexander, 184, Cosmo, 387, great-uncle of Alexander Henry, 228, Charles William, 378, and William Cosmo, 1484. 1398- William. 1757, Ab., R.N., "St. Albans"; afterwards Ab., "Tartar"; Mid. and Mate, " Dover "; Mate, " Rainbow ". 1766, Nov. n, passed as Lt., aged 24 (Adin. N. Board, Lts. Passing Certif., P.R.O.) 1399. William. 1759, Asst. Surg., H.E.I.C.S. (Madras). 1761, served at Siege of Pondicherry. 1768, taken prisoner at Eroad by Hyder Ali and " at- tempted to escape, in order to give interesting intelligence and be otherwise useful to Colonel Brown, then commanding at Palamcottah, in which attempt he received many wounds and narrowly escaped death ". 1771, Apr. 10, placed in attendance on the second son of the Nabob of Arcot, Ameer Ull Omrah Bahadur, and his family, " who with difficulty gave him new consolidated bonds for the balance of pay, batta, and money expended for the use of the patients he attended while in that employ " ; served at the first and second [!773, Aug. ?] siege of Tanjore. 1778, requested to be allowed to return to his duty in H.E.I.C.S.; Mar. 4, granted. Served at the last siege of Pondi- cherry as Field Hosp. Surg. to Col. Wood's division. 1780, Apr.-Aug., Senr. Surg., " chiefly attached to the troops of His Highness the Nabob, doing duty with the army under Colonel John Braithwaite, commanding at Pondicherry ". " Served in the Marawar [?] expedition." 1781, Jul. i, "served at the battle of Porto Novo." 1781-2 [?], "his baggage and necessaries for the use of the sick and wounded of the first Brigade, were seized in the ollams [?] at the time when Lt. Gen. Sir Eyre Coote marched the army to Chittore ". 1783-4, served at Cuddalore, thanked by General Sir Eyre Coote and General Stuart ; Surg. Maj. (act.) " in charge of the hospital with the army to the southward under Colonel Fullerton whom he joined at Dindigul in Sep. 1783, accom- GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 335 panied him to Pallajatcherry and in the march to the westward." Surg. Schimdt, i5th Hanoverian Reg., writes to Gordon, 1787, Sep. 21 The army is much indebted to you for your assiduity and attention to the sick and wounded, particularly at the attack of the French at Cuddalore, which will ever speak for itself, few of the faculty having made the exertions you did that day in performing operations and dressing the numberless wounded that came under your care. ... I can declare that few of the number of the sick who were put into the Field Hospital died, which at different places, wherever the Southern Army remained any time, sufficiently proves your abilities . . . nor did I ever find you remiss or inattentive to your patients of every class, whether Europeans, Sepoys or followers. 1788, Aug. i, following a strong recommendation from Hospital Board, granted 50 additional Pagodas per month ; placed in chief medical charge of the Guntoor detachment until 1789, May. 1790, Jan. 12, petitioned unsuc- cessfully to be appt. to a General Hospital. 1791, granted leave on s.c. to Cape of Good Hope ; extended to England ; passed an examination at Surgeons Hall. 1792, returned to Madras; attached to the Jail; shortly afterwards appt. Head Surg., General Hospital, Masulipatam (I.O. Rec.). M. Lewis [sic]. Ann Abeille, and had Edward, 423, Joseph, 1072, and Ann, m. Ghee ; d. 1793, Sep. 4, aged 55 ; bur. in St. Mary's Cemetery, Madras (Tombstone). Had a brother Thomas. 1400- William. 1759, Mar. 20, Chaplain, 151)1 Light Dgns. (A.L., 1760). 1760, ret. (W.O. A.L., MS. note, P.R.O.). 1400a. William. 1759, Apr. 27, Chaplain, R.N., " Firm " (A dm. Reg. of Chaplains, P.R.O.). 1401- Lord William. 1759, Oct. 13, Lt., Sgth Ft. 1764, Feb. 2, Capt., 37th Ft. 1769, Jan. 21, res. (A.L., 1761-9). 1778, Apr. 14, Lt. Col., X. Fencibles (A.L., 1779-82). Second son of Cosmo, 3rd Duke of Gordon ; b. 1744; became notorious by eloping with Lady Sarah Bunbury in 1769 (J. M. Bulloch in Abd. Free Press, 1899, Feb. i ; S.N. and Q., 1899, May, 1900, Jun., 1902, Jan., Dec., 1903, Apr., Nov., Dec., 1904, Feb. ; Bon Accord, 1903, May 5 ; The Gay Gor- dons, 103-123) ; m. 1781, Mar. i, Frances, second dau. and co-heiress of Charles, gth Viscount Irvine, and had an only dau. Frances Isabella Ker (1782-1831), the original of Reynolds's "Angel Faces ". Brother of (Duke) Alexander, 164, and Lord George, 502- 1402. William. 1761, Oct. 17, Capt. Lt., io8th Ft. 1764, h. p. 1769, Jul. 14, or Aug. 8, Capt., ist Ft., 2nd Batn. (L.G.). 1770, Oct. 3, granted four months' leave of absence (A.L., 1766-72). Eldest son of Hon. John (but for the attainder 8th Viscount of Kenmure) ; b. 1745; d. unm. 1772, Feb. 7, at Minorca (L.G., 1772, Mar.). Brother of Hon. Adam, 97, Hon. James, 725, Hon. John, 897, and Hon. Robert, 1203. 336 HOUSE OF GORDON. 1403- William. 1768, Dec. 19, Ens., 52nd Ft. 1773, Jan. 12, Lt. (A.L., 1769-77). D. 1776, Dec. 18, at Banff (American MSS. in Royal Institution). 1404- William. Mid., H.E.I.C.S., "Lord Holland," will 1774 (Somer- set House). Son of John, farmer, Fornit, Skene, Aberdeensh. (ibid). 1405- William. 1775, Nov. 23, Ens., 7ist Ft., 2nd Batn. (W.O. Notifications, P.R.O.) "not only raised his quota of men, but brought 50 fine recruits, who were all approved of by the reviewing General at Glasgow in 1776, after the regiment was embodied, and on account of his great success . . . General Fraser recommended him for the first vacant lieutenancy " (Memorial). 1776, May 14, ist Batn., (L.G.) 1777, Mar. 10 or May 13, Lt. (ibid.) Served the six years in America. 1781, Jan., granted six months leave of absence to come to England for the benefit of his health ; extended. 1782, received orders to embark for America ; May, arrived in London from Strath- navcr ; Aug., sent to Portsmouth, to wait there for orders to embark ; after a month's delay, there was neither transport nor frigate ready to give him passage to America ; returned to London (W.O. Letters Misc., Sec. at War, P.R.O.) 1783, h.p. 1794, Sep. 13, Capt., Wakefield Reg., presumably raised his com- pany. 1797, May 6, Capt., Strathnaver Loyal Vols., which he raised for the defence of Strathnaver (Eraser's Sutherland Book, n. 109). Possibly the William Gordon, appt. 1808, Aug. 13, Capt., Sutherland Vols., N. Batn. (L.G., 1008). Son of Charles, of Pulrossie, 302 ; '" Anna Grant, d. 1834, Apr. 29, aged 63, and had Charles, 328, George, 549, and William Grant, 1498 5 residing at Farr, Sutherland, in 1804, at Fraserburgh, 1817-20; d. 1834, Jan. 4, at Aberdeen, aged 76, bur. in St. Nicholas Churchyard. 1406. William. 1778, Jan. 4, Lt., 7 2nd Ft. (W.O. Notifications, P.R.O.). 1783, Jul. 14, Capt. Lt. 1784, h.p. 1787, Sep. 25, Capt. Lt., i9th Ft. ; Dec. 25, Capt. Lt. and Adj., 4ist Ft. 1792, Apr. 30, Capt. (ibid.; L.G., 396). 1794, Sep. 9, Bt. Maj. (L.G., 907 ; A.L., 1778-94). Son of Sir William, 7th bart., of Embo, 1396; b. 1764; d. 1794, Jun. 30, at Port au Prince, St. Domingo " a severe loss to his country and particularly to the 4ist regiment, in which his memory will ever be dear" (G.M. vol. 64, P- 957)- 1406a. William. 1778, Mar. 25, Master at Arms, R.N., " Lyoness " (Adm. Reg., P.R.O.) 1407- William. 1778, Apr. 14 or Sep. 26, Ens., N. Fencibles, enlisted two men for the reg. 1780, Jan. 19, or Feb. 8, Lt. ; Apr. 16, res. on account GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 337 of private affairs (N. Fenc. Letter Bk., Gordon Castle Papers). 1793, Nov., "applied for a commision in Lord Huntly's Corps" (ibid.). 1795, J u '- 4, Lt., looth Ft. (L.G., 705). 1797, h.p. 1803, May. 2, Capt., Aberdeensh. Mil. (ibid., 680); Sep. 10, Lt., 92nd Ft. (ibid., 1174; Innes's Aberdeenshire Militia, 17; A.L., 1796-1807). Eldest son of John, IV. in Minmore ; m. Mary (d. 1842, Oct. i), dau. of Robert Stewart, and had with other children, John,988> Michie Forbes, 1115, and William Fletcher, 1494- Gordon d. 1829, Nov. 5, aged 74 (Bulloch's Gordons and Smiths at Minmore, 21-4). Brother of Henry, 618, John, 907, and Lewis, 1093; grandfather of John, 998. 1408- William. 1778, Apr. 14, or Oct. 24, Lt., N. Fencibles (L.G ; A.L.); Dec. 2, Maj. Mercer wrote from Fort George to Ross, the Duke of Gordon's Secretary (Gordon Castle Papers) This will be delivered to you by Lieutenant William Gordon, nephew to our friend Mr. McKay. The young gentleman's character corresponds to his appearance, which you will observe is a very advantageous one. He is bred to surgery and desires to repair to Edinburgh as fast as possible in order to compleat hi* education there this winter. The Duke long since agreed to grant him this indulgence and he now waits upon his Grace with Major Chisholm's permission with a view to put him in mind of it. Mr. Gordon has lately brought up his com- pleat quota to the regiment. Son of Robert, Achness ; 1776-8, Marischal Col., Abd., 1778, Edinburgh. Brother of Alexander, 185, George, 524, John P[olson ?], 1055, Robert, 1207, and Rupert Daniel, 1282- 1409- William. 1778, Nov. 2, Master, R.N., "Grampus " (Adm. Offs. appt. by N. Board, P.R.O.). 1410- William. 1780, Feb. 15, Ens., 26th Ft. (L.G.). 1780, Mar. 14, Lt., 7ist Ft. (ibid.). 1782, Mar. 9, Capt., 54th Ft. (ibid.). 1783, h.p. 1785, May 30, Capt., i5th Ft. (L.G., 322). 1791, Apr. 2, Maj., 6oth Ft. (ibid., 202). 1793, Apr. 14, " it was owing to his gallant conduct at the head of the storm- ing party composed of a small column of Light Infantry who dashed into the enemy's works and forced the Commandant to surrender at discretion that the Island of Tobago was captured" (G.M., vol. 63, p. 957 ; A.L., 1780-93). Son of Charles, XII. of Abergeldie ; b. 1755; d. 1793, Jul. 6, of fever, at Dominica, aged 28, "by his death His Majesty and the service lost as valuable and brave an officer as Great Britain could ever boast " (G.M., vol. 63, p. 957 ; House of Gordon, \. (101)). Twenty letters written by Gordon 1783-6, while studying soldiering on the Continent, to Sir Robert Keith, English Ambassador at Vienna, are preserved in B.M. Add. MSS. 35,529-35,535, 35,537- Brother of Alexander Sinclair, 235, and Sir Charles, 306- uu 338 HOUSE OF GORDON. 1411. William. 1780, Sep. 6, Ens., y6th Ft. 1783, h.p. (A.L., 1781-98). 1412- William. Maj. Gen., d. 1781 (Musgrave's Obit., which cites no authority). 1413- William. 1781, Sep. 19, or Dec. i, Ens., s8th Ft., previously Vol., 73rd. Ft. (L.G.). 1782, Sep. 8, wounded at Gibraltar (John Spilsbury's Siege of Gibraltar, 75). 1786, Mar 7, Lt. (L.G., 97). 1789, Oct. 10, Lt., 67th Ft. (ibid., 642). 1792, ret. (W.O. A.L., MS. note, P.R.O. ; A.L., 1782- 92). 1414- William. 1 782, Mar. 8, Chaplain, R.N., " Berwick " (Adm. Reg. of Chaplains, P.R.O.). 1415- William. 1783, Apr. 26, Chaplain, 7ist Ft. (L.G., 335). 1783-4, h.p. 1788, Mar. 15, 76th Ft. (ibid., 121). 1791, Apr. 2, ret. 1794, Feb. 10, or 1795, Oct. 3, looth Ft. (L.G., 1018). 1796, Dec., ret. (A.L., 1784-96). Son of James, in Laggan, Mortlach (d. 1763); b. 1744; minister of Urquhart, 1769-1810; /;/. 1800, Jul. 12, Margaret (1779-1864), dau. of Rev. Joseph Anderson, minister of Birnie, and had George, b. 1801, Jul. 23, and William, 1456. Gordon d. 1810, Jul. 18. Brother of James, 722, John, in Laggan, 906, first cousin of John, 915, and Thomas, 1332; related to Harry, 619, James, 739, and John, 932- 1416- William. 1783, Apr. 4, Supy. 2nd Lt, R.E. 1786, Jun. 28, 2nd Lt., R.A. (L.G., 290; ListofOffs. R.A., 19). 1787, Aug. 22, 2nd Lt., R.E. (L.G., 405). 1793, Feb., sent to Holland with Engineers under Col. James Moncrieff, who was attached to British Force commanded by the Duke of York (Maj. Gen. Whitworth Porter's R.E., i. 216-7). 1 195, May 24, Lt. ; Dec. 31, Capt. Lt. and Capt. (L.G., 1796, p. 228; A.L., 1786-1803). 1800, served at the Siege of Malta, " an officer of distinguished merit, and signalised himself in a very conspicuous manner" (Hardman's Hist, of Malta, 1909, p. 323; AM. Jour., 1803, Feb. 2). Son of Robert, of Hallhead ; b. 1764; 111. Frances, dau. of Capt. Thomas Elrington, Plymouth Citadel, and had Adam Durnford, HO, Robert Cumming Hamilton, 1262, and Thomas Rowley, 1356- Gordon d. 1803, at Malta. Brother of George, 542- 1417. William. Conductor, H.E.I.C.S. (Bengal) Ordnance Dept, d. 1790, Sep. 19, bur. in garrison burial ground, Fort William (7.O. Rec.). 1418- William. Ens., d. before 1792, Dec. 3, when he is described as " of Bogfouton, Aberdeenshire," in a deed recorded at Elgin ; will, 1793, Feb. 4 (Moray Test.). Son of William, in Bogfoutain, Forgue (1719-90), of the Auchorachan family, Glenlivet (Bulloch's Gordons and Smiths at Minmore, p. 50). GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 339 1419- William. 1793, Mar. i, or Jun. 22, Lt, N. Fencibles (L.G., 518) ; Apr. 6, writes he had enlisted John Couts (Gordon Castle Papers). Son of Alexander, of Aberdour (1711-85) and succeeded his elder brother George, who d. 1792 ; he was keen on horse-racing and dogs and was known as " Dourie " ; m. 1774, Jan. 27, Mary (d. 1828, Jan. 18), eldest dau. of William Rose, of Ballivat, and had six sons, including Alexander, 208, Alexander (the second), 212, and William, 1452, and ten daus., one of whom, Mary, ;//. John Dingwall, of Brucklay, who bought Aberdour, while the youngest, Georgiana, "the Lady of Logic" d. 1904, Dec. 12, aged 83. Gordon d. at Aberdour House, 1839, Nov. n, aged 67 (R. Murdoch Lawrance's Gordons of Aberdour, Auchlunies, Cairnbulg, etc., pp. 5-6). 1420- William. 1793, Apr. 23, Purser, R.N., " Cjueen ". 1794, Nov. 24, "Ambuscade". 1796, Feb. 20, " Glenmore " (Adin. Ojjs. appt. by N. Board, P.R.O.). 1421- William. 1794, Jul. 25, Qr. Mr., i22nd Ft.; Sep. i, Ens. (L.G., ir )- I T95> Sep. 12, Ens., 3ist Ft.; Oct. 24, Lt. (ibid., 441, 928, 1083). 1798, ret. (IV. O. A.L., MS. note, P.R.O. ; A.L., 1796-8). 1422. William. 1794, Aug. 22, or 1795, Jun. 13, Ens., i33rd Ft. (L.G., 600). 1795, Sep. 10 or 26, Ens., ist Ft., ist Batn. (ibid., 985). 1796, Aug. 7 or Dec. 20, Lt. (ibid., 1228). 1797, looth Ft. (W.O.A.L., MS. note, P.R.O. ; L.G., 1796, p. 705, A.L., 1796-7). 1422a. William. 1794, Sep. 13, Capt. (Army rank), h.p., 84th Ft. 1826, ret. or res. (A.L., 1799-1827). 1423- William. 1796, Mar. 8, Cornet, Hampshire Fenc.Cav. (L.G., 243). 1424- William. Lt., d. "suddenly 1796, Aug. 3, aged n years, being only four hours ill," bur. in St. Paul's Churchyard, Dublin (Tombstone). Son of William, 1425. 1425- William. Lt. ; his wife d. 1797, Feb., aged 16 [?] years, bur. in St. Paul's Churchyard, Dublin (Tombstone). Father of William 1424. 1426- William. 1796, Nov. 8, Cornet, 2nd Dgn. Gds. (L.G., 1077). 1798, Oct. 23, Lt., 85th Ft.; Nov. 17, and Dgn. Gds. (L.G., 993, 1083). 1799, Oct. 19, Capt., 241)1 Ft.; Nov. 12, Capt., 2nd Dgn. Gds. (ibid., 1067, 1149). 1811, Jun. 4, Bt. Maj. 1814, Apr. 15, tried at Sandwich (the evidence was published by Rouse, Kirkby and Lawrence, Canterbury, in a pamphlet ot 145 pp.) for killing (which he did accidentally, in enforcing discipline) Private George Gregory, 2nd Dgn. Gds. ; found guilt}' of manslaughter and fined 50; Jul. 21, Maj. (ibid., 1535). 1819, Aug. 12, Bt. Lt. Col. (ibid., 1447). 1824, res. or ret. (A.L., 1797-1825). Son of John, of Kilnotrie, and gt. gd. son of James, of Auchendolly 34O HOUSE OF GORDON. (Burke's Landed Gentry, yth edit, i. 755); b. 1776; drowned 1831, Mar. 16, on board the " Frolic" on the Ness Sands, Glamorganshire Coast, a short distance from Cowbridge, when every one on board, between 70 and 80 persons, perished. " In his character, honour, integrity and truth were united, he was brave, benevolent and generous, with manners most kind and con- ciliatory" (G.M., vol. 101, pp. 362, 382). Uncle of John Robert, 1058-9- 1427- William. 1797, Jul. 2, Ab., R.N., " Romulus," Lisbon ; Nov. i, Mid.; Nov. 13, " Alcmene, 1 ' Coast of Portugal, Mediterranean. 1799, Mar. 8, Ab., "Majestic," Cadiz; Mar. 21, Mid.; Dec. 3, Ab., " L'Immortalite," Plymouth. 1800, Mar. 18, Mid.; Jun. 16, Mid., "Dryad," Cork; Dec. 25, Ab., " Leda," Coast of France. 1801, Jun. 22, Mid.; Nov. 24, Supy., "Minotaur," passage to England from Gibraltar. 1802, Mar. n, Ab., "Fisgard," Coast of France; Mar. 30, Mid.; Jul. 29, Ab. ; Aug. 7, Mid; Sep. 8, Mid. and Master's Mate, " Naiad," Coast of France and Spain. 1803, Jul. 4, "assisted at the cutting out by the 'Naiad's' boats of the French national schooner, ' La Providence,' laden with timber and cannon, and lying near Brest, a service which was effected without casualty, notwithstanding a great rapidity of tide, and the difficulties offered by a number of rocks and shoals with which the enemy's vessel was surrounded ". 1804, Sep. 5, Mid., " Trident," E. Indies ; Oct. 15, Lt., " Arrogant," E. Indies. 1805, Feb. 25, Lt., " Culloden," E. Indies. 1807, Jan. 2, Lt., " Clyde," Coast of France ; Apr. 26, Comdr., " Charwell " sloop, S. America, Cape of Good Hope, and Mauritius. 1810, Mar. 3, Comdr., "Sapphire"; Oct. 15, Post Capt., "Minerva," Isle of France. 1811, Jun. 23, Capt., " Laurestinus," Brazil, Rio de la Plata. 1812, Aug. 21 1814, Jul. 20, Capt., " Magicienne," Coast of Portugal and Spain, captured the "Thrasher," American privateer, present at the fall of St. Sebastian. 1827, Mar. 5, " Briton ". 1830, Apr. 27, paid off. 1841, Sep. 8 1846, Feb. 17, Lord of the Adm. 1846, Feb. 16, a Commissioner for executing the office of High Admiral (G.M., vol. 25, N.S., p. 306); Nov. 9, R. Adm. 1854, Feb. u, V. Adm. (ibid., vol. 41, p. 307). 1854-7, Comdr. in Chief at the Nore (ibid., vol. 41, p. 633, vol. 42, p. 185; O'Byrne's Nav. Biog. Die.; N.L., 1804-58, Boase's Mod, Eng. Biog. ; Die. Nat. Biog. ; John Marshall's Nav. Biog., Suppl., pt. 2, p. 71). Second son of George, Lord Haddo, 510 ; b. 1785 ; M.P. for Aberdeensh., 1820-54; d. umn. 1858, Feb. 3, at Exmouth, aged 74 (Times, Feb. 8; G.M., vol. 4, N.S., p. 340). Three of his letters are preserved at the B.M., (Add. MSS., 35,805, f. 210, 357, 419, 437). 1428. William. 1798, Capt., Sheepbridge, Co. Down Vols., which he raised at the time of the rebellion in Ireland. GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 341 Youngest son of Samuel, of Sheepbridge, and Margaret ; m. 1787, Feb. 14, at Edinburgh, Mary Elizabeth, clau. of Dr. Thomas Gillespie (S.M., vol. 49, p. 101), and had James, 761- Gordon d. 1837, aged 89 (MacNevin's Hist, of the Vols. of 1782, 144 ; P.H. Crossle's MS. Hist of Gordons of Shecpbridge~). 1429- William. 1798, Aug 17, Capt., Kirkmichael and Inveravon Vols. (L.G., 791). 1430. William. 1800, Cadet, H.E.I.C.S. (Bombay). 1801, May 23, Ens., 6th N.I. 1803, Apr. i, Lt. ; employed with the 6th Batn. under Col. Anderson in covering Surat, the Maratha forces being then in the field above the Ghauts ; Line Adj. at the reduction of Purneire. 1804, ordered to join the 2nd Batn., then with Col. Murray's army at Ooglein ; served in the campaign under that off. and Maj. Gen. Jones, and joined Lord Lake's army ; present at Siege of Bhurpoor and the affairs in the neighbourhood. 1806, Mar. 18 1810, Nov. 3, Adj., ist Batn. ; present at taking of Anja, under Col. East. 181 1, Mar.-Jul., furlough on s.c. to sea. 1816, Jan. 8, Bt. Capt. ; May 30, Capt. ; joined the light Batn., Poona subsidiary force, actively engaged after the Pin- darries until the war broke out at Poona, 1817, Nov., Staff Off. to Lt. Col. Burr at action of Kirkee, Nov. 5, and affair at Achten, comd. a light detach- ment in the pursuit of Trimbuckjee and Dhanglia; for his services at Kirkee, Burr mentioned him as "a cheerful assistant" (L.G., 1818, Apr, 18) ; shared in Deccan Prize for Poona and general captures. 1819, Jan. 16, Insp. Hill Forts, Deccan. 1823, Jan., placed at disposal of Comdr.-in-Chief for regtl. duty; Jan. 10, placed in charge of ist Batn., 6th N.I. 1824, May 21, Maj., 6th N.I., renumbered nth. 1825, Jan. 13, granted furlough to Europe. 1827, Oct. 17, Lt. Col. 1828, Jun. i, arrived in India; Jul. 21, comd. troops in Candeish, as Senr. Off. 1831, Apr. 29, removed to i6th N.I. ; Dec. 28, left the Presidency for Surat. 1832, Aug. 31, transferred to 25th N.I., but was detained at Surat by the bad state of the roads; Nov. 20, directed to assume command of troops at Hursole until the arrival of Col. Willis. 1833, Jan. 29, appt. to command fortress of Asseerghur. 1834, Jan. 22, Bt. Col. ; Apr., granted leave to Bombay for the benefit of his health ; May 24, granted furlough to Europe on s.c. 1838, May 9, arrived back at Bombay ; Jun. 10, left for Asseerghur ; Jul., received his share in second distribution of Deccan Prize; Oct. 29, Brigadier, 2nd class; directed to comd. 2nd Brigade of Inf. offeree under Lt. Gen. Sir John Keane, which was to co-operate with the army comd. by Maj. Gen. Sir Willoughby Cotton and Maj. Gen. Duncan on N.W. frontier (ist Afghan war); Nov. i, instructed to hasten to Presidency, arrived Nov. 19, left for Scinde, Nov. 29. 1839, May 20 > a PPt- to comd. the whole of the force, regular and irregular, left in Upper Scinde to the Southward of the Bolan 342 HOUSE OF GORDON. Pass, for the important purpose, amongst others, of keeping open communi- cation with and forwarding supplies to the advanced division of the army of the Indus; and placed in charge of depot established at Bukkur. 1840, Mar., res. ; granted furlough to the Neilgherries for one year on s.c. ; May 29, sent home on s.c. (.7. Reg., 1801-42 ; I.O. Rec. ; Philippart's E.I. Mil. Cal., in. 192-3; Sale's Brigade in Afghanistan, 27). Son of James (d. before 1838, Feb.) and Elizabeth ; b. 1786, May 7, in Leigh Street, bap. May 28, at St. George the Martyr, Queen Square, Lon- don ; nominated for H.E.I.C.S. by William Divaine ; m. 1836, Feb. 9, in Paris, at the British Ambassador's, Elizabeth, b. 1807, 2nd dau. of Robert Forbes, Kensington (Freeman's Journal ; G.M., vol. v. N.S., p. 305), and had Robert William Thew, 1276; Rev. Thomas Wilkie, b. 1841, Sep. 27, only descendant now (1912) living (and unm.)\ and William Fraser Forbes, 1496. Gordon d. 1841, Oct. 28, in London, a fortnight after his arrival from India, bur. at Kensal Green ; will proved in Prerogative Court, Canterbury, Dec. 3. His widow, who lived latterly in Old Aberdeen, d. 1880, Sep. 3, bur. at Kensal Green (House of Gordon, n. (308)). Had a brother James, d. before 1838, Feb., and a sister Ann Margaret, m. Robert, son of James Gordon, in Old Merdrum. 1431- William. 1800, Oct. 21, Surg., 93rd Ft., previously Hosp. Mate (L.G., 1198; A.L., 1801-3). Son of John, of Carroll, and Isabel Macleod ; King's Coll., Aberdeen, 1787, M.D. 1806; L.R.C.P. (Lon.), 1807, Mar.; m. Catherine Cornelia von Battenburg, dau. of the Govr. of British Guiana. Gordon was charged at Bow Street, 1813, Aug., with threatening to fight a duel with Hugh Rose; ordered to find bail and keep the peace till next term, himself in 500, and two securities in 250 each (Times, Aug. 10) ; d. 1817, Jan. 7, at Berbice. His widow d. 1853 in London (Bulloch's Gordons of Invergordon, 107). Brother of George James, 585, Gordon Clunes, 605, and John, 933. 1432- William. 1803, Cadet, H.E.I.C.S. (Madras). 1804, Sep. 21, Lt., and N.I. 1818, serving at Comptah (Kamptee, 9 miles N.E. of Nagpur), Sep. 1 8, writes to Capt. Bayley, Mil. Sec. to the Resident, At day brvak I moved down to attack the town in three columns. The left column under Lt. Thullier moved down in a most gallant style, every second man carrying a fascine to fill the ditch. Having thrown them in, they forced their way into the town and drove all before them, killing many and forcing the rest to take to the plain, who were immediately attacked by two columns of Capt. Pedlar's auxiliary horse, posted to the right and left, the right under myself, and the left under Cornet Wilkinson. Both columns did great execution, killing from 300 to 400. An attempt was then made to blow open the gate, with the 6 pounder, but without suc- cess. An elephant driver, by a present of 200 Rs., was induced to bring up his elephant to it, with which the first gate was forced open. On our arrival at the second gate, Chimna Potail GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 343 held up a flag of truce, and I gave him my hand as a pledge for his life and that of his family. Chimna Potail says his force amounted to upwards of 2600 men, and not a gun amongst them. The loss of the enemy may mount to 500 or 600 men. The British loss was four Sepoys killed, and 57 native soldiers wounded. 1819, entered the Raja of Nagpur's Service. 1822, May 16, Capt. 1827-8, on furlough. 1828, Maj. ; Nov. 25, ret., in England (7.0. Rec.). Son of James, in Tillienaught ; b. 1784, bap. Jun. 30, at Fordyce ; nomi- nated for H.E.I.C.S. by Smith, on recommendation of R. Williams ; m. before 1821, and had Thomas Wilkinson, 1357, and Mary, b. 1824 or 1825, Mar. ir, at Nagpur, m. (as "only surviving child") 1845, Jul. 17, at Uffculme, Edward Arthur, youngest son of Rev. J. C. Copleston, rector of Offwell, Devon. Gordon d. 1841, Apr. 8, at Brixton, aged 57 (House of Gordon, n. (481-2)). Brother of Alexander, 204, and James, 747- 1433- William. 1803, Feb. 22, Ens., 93rd Ft. (L.G., 198). 1804, Oct. 27, Lt., ist. Ft. (ibid., 1317). 1812, Jan. 21, Capt. (ibid., 128); served in Spain, comd. 24th Portuguese Reg. ; served at St. Sebastian (Medal) and at Waterloo (Medal). 1818, Mar. 26, exchanged to h.p., 6th W.I. Reg., receiv- ing the difference (A.L., 1804-22). M. 1807, Jul. 30, at Grantown, Agnes, d. 1817, Jan. 28, at St. Amand, Valenciennes, aged 28 (G.M., vol. 87, pt. i, p. 186), eldest dau. of James McFarlane, of Nairn Grove (Cromdale Reg.), and had a dau. b. 1808, Jul. 18, at Demerara (S.M., vol. 70, p. 957), and a son b. 1815, May 14, on board the transport " Xenophon " in the Irish Channel (Abel. Jour., Jun. 7, S.M., vol. 77. P- 555)- Gordon d. 1821, May 6, at Aberdeen (S.M., vol. 8. N.S., p. 591). William Gordon, Mail Coach Office, Aberdeen who in 1803 made an offer to the Government of his services, 37 horses, all his carriages and postboys in case of invasion (A bd Jour.) and Gen. Hay, Aberdeen, petitioned the War Office, unsuccessfully, for allowances for the children (W.O. Letters Compass. Fund, P.R.O.). 1434- William. 1803, Aug. 24, Ens., Aberdeensh. Mil. (L.G., 1220). 1435- William. 1803, Sep. 20, Ens., Mearnsh. Vols. ; Oct. 13, Lt. (L.G., 1246, 1395). 1807, Sep. 8, Capt. (ibid., 1733). 1436. Hon. William. 1803, Oct. 6, Capt. Comdt., " Hon. William Gordon's Troop of Vol. Cav." (L.G.) ; raised when the country was in dread of an invasion by Napoleon ; resided at Stockeld Park, W. Riding, Yorkshire (Smith's Old Yorkshire, iv. 105). Second son of George, 3rd Earl of Aberdeen ; inherited estate of Ellon, which passed to his half brother Alexander; d. unm. at Boulogne, 1845, Mar. 19 (J. M. Bulloch in Huntly Express, 1907, Jan. 25). Uncle of William, 1427- 344 HOUSE OF GORDON. 1437. William. 1803, Nov. 9, Hosp. Mate. 1805, Jan. i, Asst. Surg., 6oth Ft. (L.G., 747). 1809, Jun. i, Surg., 3ist Ft.; Jun. 29, Surg. to the Forces. 1803-8, served in Jamaica. 1809, in the badly mismanaged Walcheren expedition. 1810-16, in Jamaica. 1816, Jun. 24, h.p. "at his own request, in the hope of making a better provision for a large and increasing family ; was incapable of again serving in consequence of bodily infirmity, having been a complete cripple for many years ; was examined by the Medical Board in London in October 1824, and reported unfit for further service " (A.L., 1806- 39; W.O. Offs. Services, 1828, P.R.O.). Son of John, in Coynachie, 909; b. 1786; educated at Marischal Coll., Abd., 1799-1802; M.D. King's Coll., Abd., 1822; lived at Montego Bay, Jamaica, certainly from 1807-29, Judge of Supreme Court and Member of Council; m. there (i) 1807, Mar. 31, Mary Guise, Montrose, d. there 1817, Dec. 31, aged 29 (Abd. Jour., 1818, Mar. 4) ; m. there (2) 1820, Oct. 16, at St. Elizabeth's, Anna Farquharson ; he had W. G. Campbell, b. 1808, Jan. 2, d. unm. 1850, Oct. 24, at Perth ; Mary E. Guise, b. 1809, Mar. 30, m. Dr. Spence, Jamaica ; John, b. i8n,Jan. 28, d. young; George, b. 1813, Feb. 23, d. young and unm. ; Elizabeth, b. 1815, Jun. i, m. 1835, Robert William, son of Robert, 1205 ; and John Salmon, 1062- Gordon d. 1838, Jan. 26, at Elgin, aged 52, bur. in the Cathedral, will proved Nov. 23 (Elgin Test.). His widow received pension of 45 from Jan. 27, under warrant dated 1838, Dec. 28 (W.O. Wid. Compass, and Bounty Warrants, W.O. Ccrtif., P.R.O. ; House of Gordon, n. (323)). 1438- William. 1803, Nov. 22, Ens., Dumfriessh. Vols. (L.G., 1612). 1804, Oct. i, Lt. (ibid., 1452); com., signed by Murray, of Murraythwaite, now (1912) in possession of his gd. son John, Didmartin, Tunbridge Wells. Writer, and agent of the Commercial Bank, Dumfries; m. Mary Crosbie, and had Robert (1806-73), anc ' J ames (1809-84), provost of Dumfries in 1840 (J. M. Bulloch in Dumfries Courier, 1909, Feb. 17). Gt. gd. father of John Edgar, 1026, and Robert Norman, 1273. 1439. William. 1804, Jun. 15, Boy, 3rd class, R.N., "Northumber- land,'' W. Indies. 1805, Jan. 23, or Feb. 13 or 23, Vol., ist class ; Aug. n, " Kingfisher," W. Indies ; Nov. 24, Mid. 1806, Feb. 6, present in action off St. Domingo ; Apr. 24, Ab., " Pallas," Rochfort ; Jun. 26, Mid. ; Oct. 3, Mid., " Imperieuse," Channel, Mediterranean, and Flushing, " figured in all the glittering scenes which are described in the Earl of Dundonald's memoir, between April 6, 1806, and August 4, 1809, and went in the expedition to the Walcheren". 1810, Sep. 29, Mid. and Ord., " Hussar," Baltic. 1811, Jan. n, Mid., "Argo," passage to Lisbon; Jun. 8, "Caledonia," Mediterranean. GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 345 1812, Mar. 21, passed as Lt. ; May, Lt., " Pylades," and Jul., Lt., " Blake," Mediterranean. 1814, Apr., Lt., "Bucephalus," passage to Kronstadt, and to Gulf of Mexico ; Nov. 28, " Pomone ". 1815, Jan., "Seahorse," Gulf of Mexico, took part in operations connected with attack on New Orleans. 1815, Jun. 13, Comdr. 1823, Jan. 8, " Pandora," Portsmouth and Newfoundland. 1841, Nov. 23, Post Capt. ; soon afterwards went on h.p. 1863, Nov. 4, R. Adm. 1867, Mar. 24, Adm. (Adm. Offs. Services, P.R.O. ; N.L., 1812-73; O'Byrne's Nav. Biog. Die.). Fourth son of John, Bristol, and gd. son of Robert, of Auchendolly (Burke's Landed Gentry, 7th edit., 1886); b. 1792, Dec. 24, at Bristol; d. unm. 1873, Nov. 30, at Leigh Court (Times, Dec. 23). 1440- William. 1804, Aug. i, Lt., Perthsh. Mil. 1807, Aug. 25, Ens., 78th Ft. 1809, Jun. 20, Lt., 2nd Ft. Served in Peninsula war; severely wounded, 1812, Jul. 22, at Salamanca. Attached as Capt. to the British Staff, Spanish and Portuguese armies; served at capture of San Sebastian. 1813, Nov. 10, severely wounded at Nivelle, while leading loth Portuguese Inf. in assaulting French position ; for his services at Nivelle he was promoted Capt., unat. list, 1814, Oct. 25 ; and for San Sebastian received the King's Honorary Distinction Medal for special service in the field and the Gold cross and clasp from the King of Portugal for distinguished conduct at San Sebastian and Nivelle ; remained on British Staff, Portuguese army ; given com. by the King of Portugal as Capt., in the re-formed army ; pension of 100 awarded him as Lt., 1813, Jul. 23, was withdrawn when promoted Capt., though still suffering from effects of wounds. 1816, Dec. 25, h.p. 1821, returned home. 1825, Dec. 2, applied to the Duke of Wellington for an appt. as Barrack Master, pointing out that he was three times severely wounded "one of which in my right arm, where the ball is still lodged, disables me from following my profession in more active service ". 1827, Nov. 20, Adj., Aberdeensh. Mil., on recommendation of his friend, the Earl of Aboyne. 7828, Aug. 3 and Sep. 8, again applied for appt. as Barrack Master, at Edinburgh, " not equal to active service, on account of wounded right arm " (A.L., 1808-35 > W.O. Offs. Services, 1828, P.R.O. ; Col. John Davies's and Ft., vi. 108.) Second son of Adam, Griamachary ; b. 1788; in. 1817, Nov. 18, at San- tarem, Estramadura, Donna Marianna Carlotta Loi Gongalves de Mello, dau. of Luiz Goncalves de Mello, of the Public Treasury, and had William, b. 1818, Aug. 18, Bajan, King's Coll., Abd., 1832 ; Bessy Marianna, b. 1825, Jul. 8 ; George Adam, b. 1827, Jun. n ; Anna Rosa, b. 1829, Jun. i ; and twin sons, Sir John James Hood, 1047, and Sir Thomas Edward, 1354. Gordon, who lived at Upper Middlefield, Woodside, Aberdeen, d. there, 1834, May 24 (G.M., XX 346 HOUSE OF GORDON. 1805, Aug. 6, Ens., Dunfermline Vols. (L.G., 1204). 1807, Nov. 18, Ens., 2nd Forfarsh. (Montrose) Vols. 1808, Lt., Banffsh. Vols., 2nd Batn. (L.G., 1157). 1808, Sep. 24, Capt, Kincardinesh. Mil. (L.G., 1809, 1808, Sep. 24, Lt., Banffsh. Mil. (L.G., 1809, p. 46). 1809, May 19, Lt., Kent (Chatham and Dartford) Mil. n. 2nd N.S., p. 557), bur. at Old Machar Cathedral. His widow, who received a pension of 50 (and a sum of about 100) from May 25, under warrant dated 1834, Sep. 5, d., 1870, at Dublin; the five youngest children were placed on Compass. List at 9 each from Apr. i, under warrant dated 1835, Jul. 8; the eldest dau. was living at 12 Portland Row, Dublin, 1846-7 (W.O. Wid. Compass, and Bounty Warrants, Wid. Journal, Reg. of Compass. Allowances, P.R.O. ; Bulloch's Gordons in Griamachary, 4-5 ; Jornal do Comniereio, Rio de Janeiro, 1905, Aug. 8). Brother of Adam, 106, John, 960, and Thomas, 1341- 1441- William. 1805, Jul. 22, ist Lt., Gravesend (N. Aylesford) Vols. (L.G., 956). 1442 William. 1443 William. (L.G., 216). 1444. William. 1445 William. P- 1555)- 1446 William. 1447 William. (L.G., 742). 1448- William. 1809, Jun. 17, Ens., Sutherland Mil. 1810, Jun. 17, Lt. 1812, Jun. 12, Ens., York Lt. Inf. Vols. 1813, Sep. 16, Lt. 1817, May 20, h.p., on reduction of reg. in England on arriving from W. Indies. 1826, Feb. 23, Lt., and W.I. Reg.; Sep. 18, cancelled (L.G., 813, 2262). 1828, " would be happy to serve in a Line Regiment ". 1847, "no employment and no disability which would prevent him from serving on full pay" (W.O. Offs. Services, 1828, 1847, P.R.O. ; A.L. 1813-55). Son of Alexander, Dalchairn, and Isabella Sutherland; b. about 1787; 1823-7, living at Bilnin, Sutherlandsh. ; 1827-47, living at Avoch Cottage, Fortrose ; in. there 1827, May 22, or Jun. 24, Elizabeth, dau. of Alexander Mathieson, and had Alexander, b. 1828, Dec. 24; in 1847, hud seven children the eldest 17, the youngest 3 years of age. Gordon d. 1854, May 3, at Avoch Cottage, aged 67. His widow was living in Edinburgh in and before 1859; a dau. Isabella living at Avoch Cottage in 1858 (W.O. Certif. ; Henry Stocks Smith's Mil. Obit., 1854, p. 20 ; Sage's Memorabilia Domestica, 134). 1449. William. 1809, Jul. 25, Ens., ist Ft. ; Dec. 23, Lt., 7th Ft. (L.G., 1157, 2022). 1810, Mar. 3, Lt. ist Ft. (ibid., 301). 1814, Oct. 24.. Capt., Portuguese and Spanish armies, a Staff appt, held by com.; served as Capt., in a Batn. of light troops (ibid., 2553). 1816, Dec. 25, h.p. (A.L. 1810-26 ; W. Wheater's jth Reg.). GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 347 Second son of James, of Rosieburn ; b. 1785 ; in. 1822, May 10, at Santa Maria des Anjos, Ponte de Lima, Lisbon, Donna Antonia Henriquetta, dau. of Gabriel Pereira de Castro, of Valence, then living in St. John, Ponte de Lima, and had two children; residing at Bankhead, near Queen sferry, 1824, d. there, Aug. 26, aged 39, of consumption, bur. Aug. 31, in Greyfriars Church- yard, Edinburgh. His widow received a pension, of 50 from 1824, Aug. 27, under warrant dated 1826, May 6 (W.O. Certif., Wid. Compass, and Bounty Warrants, P.R.O.). Brother of Alexander, 192, George Maxwell, 592, and James Innes, 806- 1450- William. 1810, Oct. 24, Ens., 42nd Ft., ist Batn. 1812, Oct. 29, Lt. 1814, Apr. 10, k. at Toulouse (A.L., 1811-15; G.M., vol. 84, pt. i, p. 605). Second son of George, of Hallhead, 542 ', umn. 1451- William. 1812, Jul. 13, 2nd Lt., Roy. Marines. 1816, h.p. 1831, Sep. 10, ist Lt. 1841, Jan. 13, Capt. 1854, Nov. 28, Bt. Maj. ret. f.p. (A.L., 1813-58). D. 1857, Dec. 10, at his residence, Hertford Road, Kingsland, London (G.M., iv. N.S., p. 118). 1452- William. 1814, Apr. 2, Vol., ist class, R.N. ; "Redwing". 1815, Apr. 7, "Barrosa". 1816, Jan. 5, "Alceste". 1818, Feb. iq, Mid., "Grasshopper". 1819, Jun. 3, Mid. and Master's Mate, " Larne " ; Jul. 13, Master's Mate. 1820, Oct. 31, "Aid". 1821, Feb. 8, passed as Lt. (A dm. N. Board Lts. Passing Certif., P.R.O.). 1823, Jan. 9, Lt. (N.L., 1821-40). Second son of William, of Aberdour, 1419, and Mary Rose ; b. there, 1800, Jan. 18, bap. Jan. 24 ; became Administrator of the Virgin Islands ; m. 1840, Feb. 7, at Edinburgh, Albinia Isabella, second dan., of John, of Cairnbulg, 971 (G.M., vol. 13, N.S., p. 314). Gordon d. s./>. at St. Kitts, 1840, Jun. 20, and his wife on Jul. 3. 1453- William. 1821, Cadet, H.E.I.C.S. (Madras). 1822, Apr. 27, Ens.; Jul., arrived at Madras. 1823, Feb. 3, posted to 6th N.I. 1824, Jul. 12, Lt. ; Dec., served at Capture of Kittoor, shared in Prize money. 1825, Jan. 21, Adj. 1829, Aug. 29, granted furlough on s.c., Dec. i, sailed from Cochin. 1832, Apr. 4, granted extension until 1833, Feb. ; Feb. 6, granted 6 months extension; Dec. 24, arrived back at Madras. 1834, Jan. 20, appt. member of a Court Martial, at Madras; Mar. 8, left to join his reg. at Palamcottah ; Sep. 28, D.A.Q.M.G. (act.). 1836, Jan. 16, member of a Committee in Fort St. George; May 10, D.A.Q.M.G. (act.); May 27, confirmed; Sep. 30, placed temporarily at disposal of Comdr.-in-Chief for regtl. duty ; Oct. 17, left Presidency with his reg. for Goomsor ; detachment under his command, landed 348 HOUSE OF GORDON. Nov. 12, arrived at Berhampore same evening, directed to place himself under Maj. Butterworth ; Dec. 20, appt. D.A.Q.M.G. (act.), N. Division. 1837, Jan., served in Goomsor war ; Jan. u, A.D.C. (act.) to Brig. Gen. Taylor, comdg. N. Division ; Feb. 3, relieved from duties of Dep. Judge Advocate Gen. in Goomsor, and returned to Presidency by Mar. 20; Oct. 17, A.Q.M.G. (act.) and Nov. 17, to Nagpoor subsidiary force. 1838, Jan. 2, Capt. 1839, Apr. i, A.A.G. (act.) Nagpoor subsidiary force. 1840, granted leave on s.c. from Apr. i Jul. i, to Western coast and Bombay, extended to 1841, Mar. 31, to Bangalore. 1842, Jan. 4, leave to Cape of Good Hope on s.c. for two years (E.I. Keg., 1822-43). Son of George, 512; b. 1803, Jun. 26, at Speymouth, Moray; privately educated; nominated for H.E.I.C.S. by James Pattison on recommendation of Gen. Alexander Ross ; d. 1842, Jan. 15, at Chitpore. By will dated 1841, Dec. 14, at Madras, left estate to his mother Jane Gordon, and sisters Jane Charlotte Hutchinson and Frances (I.O. Rec.). 1454- William. 1824, May 27, Lt., Kirkcudbright Yeo. Cav. (List of O/J's. MIL, Yeo. Cav., and Vol. Inf., 1825, p. 226), previously served as a private in Edinburgh Vols., 1819, and did duty in the Castle there. Son of David, 404, and had David Alexander, 406, and John Hyslop, 1045 (J- M. Bulloch in Dumfries Courier, 1906, Aug. 25-Oct. 6). 1455. William. 1827, May 26, Lt., E. Suffolk Mil. (L.G., 2489). 1456. William. 1827, Oct. 13, Asst. Surg., H.E.I.C.S. (Bengal). 1830, served with Art. 1831-36, Mar. 14, with H. Art., sth Batn. ; Mar. 14, Asst. Surg. (Civil), Mirzapore. 1838, Feb. 28, Postmaster there ; Aug. 24, placed temporarily at disposal of Comdr.-in-Chief. 1839, Dec. 23, placed in charge of ist depot Batn., Juanpore. 1843, Dec. 2, placed temporarily at disposal of Comdr.-in-Chief, and sent to Agra; Dec. 26, placed in charge of loth Cav., attached to Gwalior army, during absence of Surg. Davidson. 1844, Feb. 16, Surg. ; Feb. 28 placed permamently at disposal of Comdr.-in-Chief at his re- quest ; Mar. 11, placed in medical charge of S3rd N.I., at Meerut, in addition to loth Cav. ; Oct. 28, directed to proceed to Delhi. 1845, Jan. 21, placed in charge of 53rd N.I., and of the sick of the 38th N.I. at Meerut, and Feb. 3, instructed to give medical aid to recruits of this reg. on the march ; Nov. 18, directed to take medical charge of civil establishment at Etawah (?). 1846, Jan. 15, ordered to join the army of the Sutlej ; Mar. 7, joined his corps, 53rd N.I. 1847, Apr., granted furlough to Europe. 1849, Oct. 10, ret. (E.I. Reg., 1829-50). Son of Rev. William, 1415 ; b. 1804, Oct. 26, bap. Nov. 21, at Urquhart; M.A. Marischal Coll., Abd., 1821, M.D., Edinburgh, 1827; nominated for GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 349 H.E.I.C.S. by Jacob Bosanquet ; m. 1835, Nov. 18, at St. Andrew's Church, Calcutta, Margaret Johnstone, b. 1806, Nov. 3, d. 1880, Nov. 25, and had George James, 587; Mary Margaret, b. 1838, Aug. 20; Anna Mary, b. 1845, Feb. 2, bap. Jul. 10, at Meerut ; and Annie E., b. 1850, Jun. 12. Gordon d. 1881, Nov. i, at Forres (I.O. Rec.). Uncle of James Lewis Joseph, 809- 1457. Sir William, gth bart., of Letterfourie. 1828, Jun. 5, Ens., ist Ft. (L.G., 1165). 1832, Apr. 27, Lt., unat. h.p. (ibid., 940); Jun. i, Lt., 66th Ft. (ibid., 1266). Served in Canada, coming home on leave in 1837; May 12, Capt. ; while at home the rebellion broke out in Canada ; on hearing of this he " at once started up from dinner and proceeded forthwith to make preparations for his departure to the scene of action. . . . Sir William was noted for his success in making captures of the rebel troops. Possibly he was assisted ... by the fame he had of being exceedingly humane to his prisoners". Returned to Europe, served in Ireland and then at Gibraltar for some years. 1846, Nov. 6, Maj. When the reg. went to W. Indies, he joined depot in Ireland, remained there until 1851 ; that summer joined reg. in America. 1854, Jun. 20, Bt. Lt. Col. ; exchanged to 3rd W.I. Keg. 1855, Jan. 9, Lt. Col. 1858, ret. by sale of com. (W.O. O/J's. Services, 1829, P.R.O. ; A.L., 1829-59). Son of Sir James, 8th bart. ; b. 1803, Dec. 26, at Rathven, Banf'fsh. ; d unm. 1861, Dec. 5, at Letterfourie (Banff sh. Jour., [908, Mar. ro). He is the Ens. Gordon (Joseph Wetherall's ist Ft., 19), who " lately " (1831-2) procured in Glasgow a copy of an old tune called " Dumbarton's drums beat bonny ()','' which was resumed as a quick march. 1458- William. 1837, Jul. 22, Cornet, Ayrsh. Yeo. Cav. (L.G., 2405). 1469- William. 1838, Jul. 20, Ens., 171(1 Ft. 1840, Apr. 3, Lt. 1849, Feb. 2, Capt. Served in Crimean campaign, 1854-6, at siege of Sebastopol, assaults on the Redan, 1855, Jun. 18, and Sep. 8 (mentioned in despatches) ; bombardment and surrender of fortress of Kinbourn (Medal with clasp, Bts. of Maj., 1855, Jul. 17, and Lt. Col., 1856, Jun. 6, Kt. of the Legion of Honour, 5th class of the Medjidie and Turkish Medal). 1861, Jan. 15, Lt. Col. 1862, Jun. 25, Bt. Col. 1870, Apr. i 1873, Mar. 31, A.A.G. ; Apr. i, Brig. Dep. 1871, May 20, C.B. 1874, Jan. 7, reward for distinguished and meritorious services. 1875, Apr. 14, h.p. ; May 29, Maj. Gen. 1880, Apr. 29, Lt. Gen. 1881, Jul. i, ret. pay, Hon. rank of Gen. (A.L., 1839-83). Fifth son of John, of Cairnbulg, 971; b. 1821, Jun. 26; ;;/. 1876, Ann Helen Margaret, dau. of James Stirling Crawford Stirling-Stuart ; d. s.p. 1883, Aug. 13, on the hill of Correen, Aberdeensh., while out grouse shooting. 1460- William. 1841, Jun. ir, Cadet, H.E.I.C.S. (Bengal); Sep. 2, 35O HOUSE OF GORDON. Ens., 49th N.I. 1845, Mar. 14, Lt. 1847, Nov., appt. to do duty with the 2nd coy. of newly formed Pioneers, directed to join the Head Quarters of the Sappers and Pioneers at Ludhianah ; Dec. 24, appt. to command this coy. confirmed, having passed with much credit the examination in field engineer- ing. 1848-9, comd. 3rd coy. of Pioneers at siege and capture of Mooltan, including surrender of Fort of Chineole, Feb. i. 1849, May 9, Adj. ; May 19, placed at disposal of foreign dept., appt. Adj., 2nd Punjab Inf.; res. this Jun. 14, placed at disposal of Comdr. in Chief; comd. a detached party of two coys, of Pioneers at Goojerat (Medal, two clasps). 1853, Jan. 15, Capt. ; Apr. 22, Comdt., Kelat-i-Ghilzie Reg. 1853, Jul. 22 1860, Mar. 31, Brig. Maj., Bengal. 1860, Apr. i 1862, Nov. u, Dist. Insp. of Musk., Bengal. 1861, Feb. 18, Capt., Bengal S.C. ; Jun. n, Maj., Bengal S.C. 1862, Nov. 1 2 1 863, Mar. 7, Chief Insp. of Musk, (offg.) Bengal (he came to be known as "Gunny" Gordon); 1863, Mar. 8 1878, Mar. 8, Chief Insp. of Musk., Bengal. 1867, Jun. u, Lt. Col., Bengal S.C. 1872, Jun. n, Bt. Col. 1878, May 4 Nov. n, Brig. Gen. (temp.), Bengal ; Nov. 18 1882, Nov. 17, Brig. Gen., Bengal. 1878-83, comd. Gwalior and Peshawur districts, 1878, C.I.E. 1879, Jun. n, Col.'s allowance. 1882, Jul. i, Maj. Gen. 1886, Feb. 10, u.s.l. 1894, Apr. i, Gen. (E.I. Reg. and I.A.L., 1841-1911). Eighth son and seventeenth child of Adam, of Cairnfield (Bulloch's Gordons of Cairn field and Rosiebunt, 58); b. 1824, Feb. 10; nominated for II.E.I.C.S. b}' R. Ellice on recommendation of J. G. Duff; in. 1871, Aug. 9, Harriet Eli/abeth, b. 1849, Jan. 3, d. 1908, Feb. 3, bur. at Shirley, Croydon, eldest dau. of Andrew Steuart, of Auchlunkart, and has George Alexander Steuart, 563; Robert Napier Steuart, 1272; Elizabeth Marjorie, b. 1874, Mar. 14, Imp. Apr. 15, at Simla; Dora Eleanor Harriet, b. 1875, Feb. 8, bap. Apr. 5, at Simla, in. 1907, Apr. 9, F. Hill, D.L. ; Edward Lillingston Steuart, b. 1876, Jul. n, bap. Jul. 24, at Simla, student Inter., Japan, 1897; Arthur William Teny Steuart, b. 1877, May 16, bap. Jul. 7, at Simla ; Ayme'e Patricia, b. 1878, Sep. (6, bap. Oct. 10, at Simla; Graham Molesworth Steuart, b. 1881, Aug. 12, bnp. Oct. 8, at Simla; and Muriel Clementina, b. 1884, Oct. 14, tl. 1885, Jan. 28. Brother of Adam Steuart, 112, James Gordon Duff, 798, and Patrick, 1142. 1461. William. 1850, May 25, Ens., 47th N.I. (Bengal). 1852, May 11, Lt. 1854, served in Burmah against rebel Mong Gong Gee. 1857, served in Mutiny, had charge of entrenchments at Allahabad and command of outposts. 1858-60, accompanied expeditionary force to China, present at capture of Taku Forts and surrender of Pekin. 1861, Dec. 12, Bt. Capt. 1865, Jan. 24, Capt. 1869, Dec. 12, Maj. 1875, Dec. 12 Lt. Col. 1880, GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 351 Dec. 12, Bt. Col. 1889, Jul. 15, ret. 1890, Oct. 8, Maj. Gen. (.7. Reg. and I.A.L., 1850-1909). Second son of Alexander, 204 ; b. 1831, Jul. 15, bap. Nov. 15, at Nagpur ; educated at the Rev. E. Rowsell's, Godalming; nominated for H.E.I.C.S. by Sir Richard Jenkins ; m. 1863, May 14, at Old Church, Calcutta, Alice Marion Heath, b. 1839, Dec. 14, dau. of William Tomlinson. Gordon y two or three men, and when the Russians in their endeavour to bar his passage, left an opening in the squadron, he managed to canter through it, and in spite of pursuit, to finally complete his escape. His horse, which was shot through the shoulders, managed to carry him out of action, but died very soon after. [On the fiftieth anniversary of the charge, Sir William's friends and neighbours in the Stewartry presented him in the Town Hall, Kirkcudbright, with a solid silver trophy representing a I7th Lancer charging two Russian gunners, and reproduced in Madame, 1904, Nov. 5.] Served at siege of Sebastopol (Medal and clasp, Kt. of the Legion of Honour, 5th Class of the Medjidie and Turkish Medal). 1858, served in Indian Mutiny, comd. a squadron, despatched May 27, from Kirkee, to join Maj. Gen. Michell's force at Mhow. Fortescue states (p. 147) : 352 HOUSE OF GORDON. At whatever hour of the day or night the march might close, Sir William with or without the help of a candle inspected every horse's back, and if the hair appeared to be in the least de- gree ruffled, shifted the stuffing of the saddle, from the tender place, with a homely but effective instrument, a two-pronged steel fork. If the back were actually sore, the trooper could look forward to the pleasure of tramping with the rear guard on his own feet until it was healed, for this was the golden rule from which the captain never departed. 1858, Sep. 15, Sir William was in command of the iyth and 150 native cavalry in the pursuit of Tantia's force of 8000 men, and 27 guns, and lost only one horse. He, as was his invariable rule, "waited until he had seen every trooper pass before him, and then gave the word to open out and pursue at the gallop, adding that the first man up should have for his reward what- ever the leader carried on him. Well-mounted, and an admirable horseman, Sir William Gordon won the race, killed the leader with his own hand, and divided the gold bracelets and other ornaments of great value that were on his body, among the men that were first after him." Sir William, referring to this, 1904, Oct. 25, said: "Well do I remember the dear old General's orders. When the infantry were dead beat from a burning sun, he said ' Go forward, my boy, with the cavalry and win your spurs,' and after about ten hours of pursuit were captured the 27 guns ". 1858, Oct. 9, Sir William and his troop pursued some Velliattees, who had continued, owing to the thick- ness of the jungle, to steal up unperceived in rear of Michel's support and had succeeded in murdering a wounded Highlander. They followed them into the jungle every man worked for himself and when the i7th finally emerged, they left over 80 of the rebels dead on the ground. Every man of the 43 present killed two, and Gordon himself galloping like the wind, killed four with his own sword, and knocked over as many more with his horse's chest ; he had a narrow escape, a rebel who was just about to fire on his back, being killed in the nick of time by Sergeant Cope. General Michel wrote after this action, " I solicit to bring Sir William Gordon's services and those of the squadron under his command, who did their duty admirably, prominently to the notice of his Excellency ". Fortescue says (p. 163) : It is hardly surprising that his troop did wonders with such a captain. The bulk of the active work of this campaign fell upon Sir William's squadron ; when after six months' hard work, he rejoined the headquarters of the regiment, Gen. Michel sent Col. Benson the follow- ing letter, dated Camp, Mhow, Headquarters, M.D.A., December i, 1858, ' I am directed by the Major General to state that as the xyth Lancers are again proceeding to take the field, he is desirous to express his strong approbation of the conduct of the squadron commanded by Sir William Gordon which alone has accompanied the Mhow column through the whole of the late operations in the field. Notwithstanding the most severe service in the worst weather, this squadron, owing to the unremitting attention of Sir William Gordon, is almost as efficient as on the day when it left Mhow. The Major General has remarked that this officer's care was ex- GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 353 tended to the comfort of his men, the care of baggage, animals, and even to the well-being of camp followers. His leading in the field was as gallant as was his unremitting zeal, and in gal- lantry his officers and men emulated his example. The Major General, during the short time he has had under his personal observation the headquarters of your corps, has remarked with great pleasure, that the general system of the regiment is one which must lead to efficiency, but this squadron had come so repeatedly under his notice in action and otherwise, that he cannot let it depart without specially recording his observations of its merits. The Major General directs that this letter may be read on parade of your regiment '. . . . The squadron, for all its hard work, literally brought back every horse with which it had started fit for duty, excepting only those which had been killed or wounded in action. ... As to the care of his men, Sir William Gordon himself wrote : ' As a rule we had not much difficulty in getting supplies for men and horses. I remember on one occasion marching into a town, Samrood, at 7 A.M. The Headman of the town kissed my feet in the saddle, and promised that I should have all supplies at once. I thanked him, but as no supplies came, I sent Evelyn Wood [his subaltern] into the town with six men, about n o'clock. They found abundance of everything required for men and horses, but no preparations to let us have what we wanted. So I ordered the Headman three dozen, after which he could not do enough for me, and supplies were plentiful. All was, of course, paid for and the occurrence was reported by me to the authorities." 1858, Dec. 7, honourably mentioned in Despatches for gallant conduct at Ragghur and Mongrowlee, Bt. of Maj. 1862, Jun. 10, Lt. Col. 1864, ret. by sale of com. (Hart's A.L., 1851-65). Second son of Sir John, 5th bart. ; b. 1830, Oct. 20 ; HI. (i) 1857, Sep. 21, Catherine (d. 1864, Jan. 16), dau. of John Page, and widow of P. J. Joyce, of Caltra Park, Co. Galway ; i. (2) 1866, Aug. 23, Grace Mary, eldest dau. of Sir William Maxwell, 3rd bart., of Cardoness. 1867, Nov. 14, D.L., Kirkcud- bright (L.G.). Sir William Gordon, who after the death of the nth Viscount of Kenmure in 1847, had been looked upon as nearest heir to Sir John Gordon, ist Viscount, d. s.p. 1906, May 12, at Earlston ; and was succeeded by his cousin Charles Edward, b. 1845. Sir William's portrait appeared in The Sphere, 1906, May 19. 1463- William. 1854, Sep. 15, Ens., 73rd Ft., previously served in Commiss. Dept., Cape of Good Hope, 1851-3, Kaffir war (Medal). 1858, Mar. 23, Lt. 1859, Nov. 4 1865, Adj. ; served in Indian Mutiny campaign, on Oude and Gorruckpore frontiers as Field Adj., accompanied a successful cavalry patrol in pursuit of rebels near the Jerwah Pass, Nepaul frontier (mentioned in Despatches, Medal). 1865, Maj., ret. by sale of com. (Hart's A.L., 1855-66). Son of John, 983; b. 1835, J un - I0 > bap. Jun. 25, at Parsons Town, S. Africa; in. 1863, Jun. 10, at St. Stephen's, Devonport, Mary, b. 1840, 2nd dau. of Lt. Col. Farquharson-Mersham (W.O. Offs. Mrges., P.R.O. ; G.M., vol. 15, 2nd N.S., p. 100). His widow lives in New Zealand with her son and dau. (Information from his sister Mrs. Kilraith). VV 354 HOUSE OF GORDON. 1464. William. 1854, Dec. 14, Staff Asst. Surg. ; 1855, Mar. 23, Asst. Surg., gist Ft. 1856, Mar. 14, Staff Asst. Surg. (Hart's A. L., 1855-9; A.L., Goff's gist Ft., 336). Son of Rev. John, min. of Speymouth ; b. 1834, Apr. ; King's Col., Abd., 1848-50; M.D., Edin., 1854; L.R.C.S., Edin., 1854; d. 1856, Dec. 7, at Newcastle Barracks, Jamaica (Jervise's Epitaphs, n. 259; Lawrence Archer's W.I. Inscriptions, p. 267). Brother of Francis Drummond, 453-4- 1465. William. 1855, Apr. 10, Ens., 63rd Ft. 1856, res. (Hart's A. L., 1856-7). 1466. William. 1855, Aug. 19, Lt., Essex Mil. (L.G., pt. 3, p. 3324). 1863, May, res. (ibid., pt. 3, p. 2792). 1467- William. 1858, Aug. n, enlisted Scots Gds. at Turriff; in ranks 22 years, 323 days. iSSi, Jul. i, Serg. Maj. 1884, Jul. 4,lQr. Mr. and Hon. Lt., Gordon Highlrs. 1892, Aug. 24, placed on temp. h.p. on account of ill health (Hart's A.L., i88i-Oct. '93). B. at Aherdeen, 1840, Aug. 12; in. (while he was a sergeant) Emily Mead, widow. Compiled many manuals of drill, published by Gale and Polden, Aldershot ; (/. 1893, Sep 9, at Staines. 1468- William. 1 86 1, Oct. 15, Ens., 73rd Ft. 1863, Oct. 2, Lt. 1867, Jan. 22, Capt. 1874, Jul. 7 1880, Feb. 13, Adj., 3rd Durham Rif. Vols. 1874 99, comd. 72nd and 791)1 regtl. district (Inverness, Fort George). 1880, May i, Bt. Maj. 1881, Jul. i, Maj. ,42nd Ft. 1886, Jul. n, Lt. Col. 1888, Sep. 29, Col. Cornell., ist Batn. 1890, Jul. u, Bt. Col. 1892, Jul. 1 1, h.p. 1894, Jun. 6, Col., regtl. district. 1900, Feb, 6, ret. pay. (A.L., 1862-1911). Only son of Charles, 338; b. 1833, Feb. 6, at Buxar, E. Indies, bap. 1845, Feb. 6, at Saugor ; Cheltenham Coll., 1854 (Reg.) ; in. 1871, Apr. 19, Edith, //. 1848, cjau. of William Rouse, of Hurley House, Yorksh., one witness being his uncle, Archibald, 263, and another Mrs. Charlotte Gordon (W.O. Ojfs. Mrgc's., P.R.O.); and has Charles William Eric, 381, and Amelia Lilias, in. 1906, Aug. 25, at Wethcrsfield parish church, Ernest A. G., son of Humphrey R. G. Marriott, of Abbott's Hall, Shalford, Essex (Times). Gordon lives at Wethersfield Place, Essex. 1469- William. 1868, Jan. 8, Ens., 2ist Ft. 1871, Apr. 22, Lt., 68th Ft. 1876, Feb. 9, Capt. 1880, Apr. 221885, Apr. 21, Adj., 2nd Forfar Rif. Vols. 1883, Nov. 15, Maj. 1892, Oct. 31, Lt. Col. 1894, Jun. 6, Bt. Col. 1898, Feb. 14, Col. 1898 1901, May 15, comd. ist Royals regtl. District. 1900, Feb. 6, ret. pay. 1902, Mar. 26, comd. 2nd Lothian Vol. Inf. Brigade (A.L., 1869-1911). Son of William, of Threave (1818-99), who was a son of William, Mon- GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 355 trose (d. 1838), flax spinner at Liverpool (Bulloch's Gordons in Forfarshire, 22); b. 1849, Mar. 10 ; educated at Rugby, 1862-5; '" 1882, Catherine, Ann Watson, dau. of William Neish, of Tannadyce and Clepperton, Forfarsh., and has Colin Lindsay, 383- Wrote"/! Short Record of Durham Liglit Infantry, 1758-94 (1894, 47 pp). Brother of Edward, 425, uncle of William, 1472, William Alexander 1475, cousin of Alexander James, 231, and Herbert, 657- 1470- William. 1868, Nov. 23, Ens., znd Forfarsh. Vols. (L.G., pt. 7, p. 6276). 1869, Jul. 13, Lt. (ibid,, pt. 5, p. 4009). 1872, Jun. 15, res. com. (ibid., pt. 2, p. 2754). 1471- William. 1881, Nov. 19, Qr. Mr., Roy. Horse Gds., previously in ranks 8 years, 151 days (A.L., 1882 Apr. '83). B. 1850, Mar. 21; m. Rose ; found drowned in Regent's Canal, London, 1883, Feb. 18 (Weekly Despatch, Feb. 25). 1472. William. 1901, Jul. 13, 2nd Lt., Kent Vol. Arl. 1902, Dec. 24, 2nd Lt., R.G.A. 1905, Dec. 24, Lt., R.A. (A.L., 1901-11). Son of Rev. Charles James, Penrith ; b. 1883, Jul. 15. Nephew of William, 1469. 1473- William Abercromby. 1794, Jun. 21, or Jul. 8, Qr. Mr., N. Fencibles (L.G., 599; Abd. Jour.). 1800, h.p. (A.I,., 1800-11). 1804, Jul. n, Cadet, R.A. 1807, Apr. 4, or 13, 2nd Lt. (L.G., 479) ; served in operations in W. Indies, at Cayenne, and Martinique. 1808, P'eb. i, or 10, Lt. (ibid., 269; List of Off s. R.A., 38; Maj. Francis Duncan's R.A., n. 186, 261 ; A.L., 1805-9). Son of Pryse Lockhart, 1164; b. 1787-8; educated at Banff Grammar Sch. with Byron; d. 1808, Sep. 30, at Cheltenham. 1474- William Alexander. 1793, Jun. 22, Lt., N. Fencibles (L.G., 518). 1794, Oct. ii, Ens., Lord Donoughmore's (ii2th) Reg. (L.G., 1227); Dec. 29, Lt., Waterford (1241(1) Reg. (ibid., 1795, p. 453). 1795, Sep. 12, Lt., 78th Ft., ist Batn. ; Dec. 26, 87th Ft. (ibid., 932, 1471). 1796, Jan. 12, 26th Ft. ; Jul., embarked at Portsmouth with a detachment of recruits to join the reg. at Quebec ; taken prisoner near Newfoundland by two French frigates, landed in Galicia on parole. 1797, exchanged, and returned to England. 1798, Aug. 16, h.p. ; Dec. 4, Capt., N. Fencibles (ibid., 1152). 1790, Apr. 16, Lt., 92nd Ft. (ibid., 349) ; served in Holland. 1800-1, served in Mediterranean. 1801, Oct. 6, Capt., Ssth Ft. (ibid., 1216). 1802, Jul. 31, h.p. 1803, May 2, Capt., Aberdeensh. Mil. (ibid. ,680). 1804, May 25, re-posted. 1806, Oct. 25, Capt., soth Ft. (ibid., 1392). 1809, served at Walcheren. 1810-4, served in Peninsula, present during the whole of Massena's retreat from Portugal, battle of Fuentes d'Onor, 1811, ^lay 3, 4, 5 (silver Medal, and clasps) action at 356 HOUSE OF GORDON. Aroya de Molino, Oct. 28. 1813, Jun. i, Bt. Maj. (ibid., 1049) ; Jun. zi, served at Vittoria, severely wounded in left arm (silver Medal and clasp) ; Oct. i, appt. by Lord Hill to the command of a Corps of Light Companies in advance of the right column, 2nd Division of the army ; led this Corps on entering France, Nov. 10, driving a superior force of the enemy into their works at Cambo ; Nov. 15, headed his Corps ; Dec. 9, the first to ford the Nive, forcing the pas- sage, although opposed by a very superior force of the enemy ; publicly thanked by Lt. Gen. the Hon. Sir W. Stewart; Dec. 13, comd. this Corps at battle of St. Pierre, near Bayonne, where he frequently led to the charge, and kept in check a very superior force of the enemy, notwithstanding the great loss sus- tained in killed and wounded, till the arrival of the second Division with Lord Hill and Lt. Gen. the Hon. Sir William Stewart; horse killed under him, captured the Comdr., 941)1 French reg., who delivered his sword to Gordon ; for this hard contested battle received rank of Lt. Col., 1814, Jan. 6 (L.G., 211), publicly thanked by Lord Hill and Sir W. Stewart. 1814, Feb. 14, comd. this Corps, forcing the enemy's lines at Haspaine, severely wounded in right foot, horse wounded by same shot ; Jul., returned with reg. to Ireland. 1818, Nov. 26, ret. as Capt. Bt. Lt. Col., h.p. gsth Ft., at his own request on account of ill health. 1830, Jul. 22, Bt. Col. (ibid., 1536). 1841, Nov. 23, Maj. Gen. 1850, Aug. 15, Col., 54th Ft. 1851, Nov. n, Lt. Gen. (A.L., 1794-1857; Hart's A. L., 1840-57 ; Philippart's Roy. Mil. Cat., v. 16-7 ; Henry Stocks Smith's Mil. Obit., 1856, p. 15; List of Offs., 8^tli Ft., 28-9; List of Offs. Mil. and Vols., 1807, p. i ; Col. Innes's Aberdeensh. Mil., 17, 19; Cruughly Book, 96-100). Third son of James, in Croughly ; b. there, 1769, Mar. 21 ; in. 1823, Sep. 12, at her mother's house, Aberdeen, Mary Ann. (d. 1873, Dec. 27), dau. of James Gordon, of Rosieburn, her brother Alexander, 192, being a witness (S.M., vol. 13, p. 511). After his retirement he lived for some time at Inver- lochy, in Strathavon, but afterwards settled at Nairn, buying the neighbour- ing estate of Lochdhu (D.L. Nairn, 1855), sold after his death, which took place at Nairn, 1856, Aug. 10; he was buried at Kirkmichael. He had six sons, all of whom entered the army : Alexander Dunlop, 224, Sir Charles Alexander, 344, George Huntly, 582, James John, 807, Rowland Hill, 1281, and William Robert, 1511. Brother of Charles, 318, George, 515, James, 755, John, 917, and Robert, 1215. 1475- William Alexander. 1867, Apr. 15, Ens., 3rd Forfarsh. (Angus) Vols., afterwards ist Dundee (L.G., pt. i, p. 2371). 1870, Apr. 16, Lt. (ibid., pt. 3, p. 2241). 1872, Jul. 27, Capt. (ibid., pt. 3, p. 3353). 1886, Apr. 3, hon. rank of Maj. (ibid., pt. 2, p. 1599). 1888, Jan. 14, Maj. 1890, Mar. 15, Lt. GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 357 Col. 1892, May 4, Lt. Col. Comdt. 1892, Feb. 20, hon. rank of Col. 1903, ret. (A.L., 1880-1904). Eldest son of Alexander (1823-1911), of Ashludie, Forfarsh. (Bulloch's Gordons in Forfarsh., 25); b. 1849; manufacturer at Arbroath"; d. there wim. 1904, Nov. 22, "about 60 years of age". Brother of Alexander James, 231 ; first cousin of William, 1469- 1476- William Alexander. 1897, Jan. 28, 2nd Lt., Worcester Mil.; Nov. 24, Lt. 1900, Mar. 21, Capt., A.D.C., to Govr. and Comdr.-in-Chief, Cape of Good Hope ; served in S. African war, operations in Cape Colony and Orange Free State, 1900, Feb.-May ; operations in Orange River Colony, May- Nov. 29, Nov. 30 -1901, Mar. (Queen's Medal two clasps, King's Medal, two clasps). 1905, Jan. 13, private secy. 1911, Mar. 29, Maj. (A.L., 1897-11). Son of George Hamilton, 575- 1477- William Alexander McPherson. 1854, Jul. 25, Cadet, R.A. 1857, Dec. 23, Lt. 1862, Aug. 8, res. (List of Offs. R.A., 73; Hart's A.L., I855-63)- Son of John, 962 J b. 1839, Nov. 19, bap. Dec. 20, at Huntly ; d. 1875 (House of Gordon, n. (325)). 1478- William Augustus. 1745, May i, Adj., 47th Ft. (IV. O. Coins, and Notifications, P.R.O.; Quarters of the Army in Ireland, 1749). I75 1 , Jul. 30, Qr. Mr. 1755, Apr. 8, Ens., 4oth Ft. (MS. A.L. 1752, p. 369, 1754; W.O. Notifications, P.R.O.) ; Jul. i, Lt. 1756, fought at Minorca. 1758, served with distinction at siege of Louisburg " in that part of the army com- manded by General Wolfe, battle and siege of Quebec (1759) in Corps distin- guished by the name of Louisburg Grenadiers ; at Montreal ; at the conquest of Martinico and the Havana [1762], where he acted as Assistant to the Quarter Master General" (Gordon's letter to Pitt, Chatham Papers, P.R.O.) ; he described the siege in a journal published in the Hist. Soc. Coll., N.S., v. 97. 1763, Capt. Lt., 72nd Ft.; h.p. on reduction. 1766, Aug. 26, wrote from Hexham, Northumberland, to Pitt : Pardon a soldier of Fortune presuming to take this liberty on a. business which he would have ventured doing personally did his income of 40 per annum permit his being in London and at the same time keep up the character due the cloth he has had the honor of wearing allmost from infancy ; he has already rather broke in upon it by eight months' application to get in again to the service . . . failing in which he attempted that of Portugal, and lastly the East India Company ; but in vain, tho' he can safely say he had the countenance of all those officers under whose command he served in America. ... I may truly say the inactive life I at present lead is irksome to me, indeed to any one who has been ever used to employment, and not only renders me unhappy, but greatly breaks my health. Therefore, my Lord, I hope you will take my particular hard case . . . into your well known consideration (Chatham Papers). 358 HOUSE OF GORDON. 1767, Dec. 12, Capt. Lt., nth Ft. (L.G.). 1769, Dec. 8, or 1770, Jan. 30, Capt. (ibid.). 1776, May 12, ret. (A.L., 1754-76). 1795, Ma y "> wrote to the Sec. at War, asking for an appointment as Barrack Master (W.O. In Letters Misc., P.R.O.). 1798, May 21, Lt., Devonsh. Mil. (L.G., 826): "it was to be regretted that he had not made an earlier application when a captain's commission would have been allotted him " (Memoirs). Son of David, 397 ; b. 1 739, Apr. 20, godson of the Duke of Cumberland ; went to school in Great Windmill Street, London; in. 1793, Mar. 22, at Hexham, Anna Maria, dau. of Henry and Mary Clarke, London, and sister of Rev. Slaughter Clarke, Hexham ; and had Augustus Henry, 279, Henry William, 652, William Augustus, 1479, and four daus. Augusta Maria (1774-1860), in. Thomas Bedford Hake; Anna Maria (1775-1861), W.Joseph Arnold Wallinger; Henrietta Augusta (1779-1858), in. (i) Rev. William Gvvynne, and (2) -Irving; and Charlotte Matilda (1782-1860), m. George .Shore (1785-1815), Sheffield and Gainsborough. Gordon lived for some years at Ilatfield, Yorks., and in 1786 went to Exeter, living first at Bowhill House, and after 1796 in other houses in Exeter, where his wife d. 1796, Feb. 25, being bur. in St. Thomas's Churchyard, there. Gordon d. 1809, Jun. 28, there, and was also bur. in St. Thomas's (Gordon Memoirs, privately printed, 1895; A.K. Hake's Chinese Gordon, 4-7; Crisp's Visitation, xn. 177). 1479=80- William Augustus. 1793, Oct. 22, Ens., soth Ft.; Dec. 14, Lt, 95th Ft. (L.G., 925, mo). 1795, ^ Iar - J 7> C a P*- Lt. ; May 2, Capt. (ibid., 243, 398 ; A.L., 1794-6). Eldest son of William Augustus, 1478; b. 1777, Mar. 8, at Plymouth; d. 1796, Apr., at the Cape of Good Hope, aged 19, owing to a fall from his horse by which he fractured his skull, and lived only a few hours after (G.M., vol. 66, p. 443). "Universally lamented by his regiment; he was a very promising young man, and in consequence caused a feeling of regret in all who knew him that such early worth should have been so prematurely cut off" (Gordon Memoirs). Monument in St. Thomas's, Exeter. 1481- William Barclay Ireland. 1821, Nov. 7, Cornet, Kirkcudbright Yeo. Cav. (L.G., 156). 1824, May 27, Lt. (ibid., 1884; List of Offs. Mil., Yeo. Cav. and Vols., 1825, p. 226). 1831, Jul. 23, Lt. (ibid., 1609). Brother of Robert, 1243, served his heir, 1873, in lands of Nether Larg, Larglanglee, parish of Urr, Kirkcudbright. 1482- William Braco. 1768, Dec. 19, or 1769, Jan. 21, Ens. 52nd Ft, (L.G.). 1773, Jan. 12, or Feb. 15, Lt. (ibid.). 1775, Oct. 30, Lord Barrington wrote from the War Office to Lt. Gen. Gage, that, " as the friends of Lieuten- ant William Gordon could not assist him in the difference between the GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 359 Lieutenancy and Captain Crawford's Company the name of the eldest Lieutenant willing to purchase should be sent" (American MSS., Roy. Inst., Hist. MSS. Com., i. 18, 81). 1776, comd. a recruiting party at Banff (A bd. Jour., Sep. 16 ; A.L., 1772-7). Second son of Sir William, 3rd bart., of Park, 1832, an uncompromising Jacobite who was attainted, and Janet Duff (second dau. of William ist Earl Fife), who in. secondly, George Hay, of Mountblairy ; b. abroad, and therefore an alien; d. 1776, Dec. 18, at Banll, but Temple says (Fennartyn, 223), at Mountblairy, 1773. Brother of Sir John James, 1046, 1777- 1483- William Cleather. 1855, served in the Crimea, being present at the capture of Kertch (Turkish Medal). 1861, Apr. i, Dep. Asst. Supt. of Stores, Mil. Store Dept. 1870, Feb. 12, Asst. Commiss., Control Dept. 1874, Apr. 29, Dep. Commiss., Control (aiterwards Ordnance Store) Dept. 1879, served in Zulu war, mentioned in despatches (Medal and clasp). 1880, Mar. 24, ret. h.p. 1885, Feb. n, commuted his retired pay (A.L., 1858-85). Son of Charles, d. 1853, and Sarah Ann, dau. of David, 402- 1883, Jan. 5, Jul. 3, took out a patent for improvements in electric fire alarms (Specification No. 78). Manager of the Langham Hotel, London, editing and revising the 5th edition The Langham Hotel Company'* Giiiile to London. 1884, Secy., Constitutional Club, Northumberland Avenue, London, and now (1912) Director, Royal Palace Hotel, Kensington. 1484- William Cosmo. 1826, Cadet, Art., H.E.I.C.S. (Madras). 1827, Jun. 15, 2nd Lt. 1828, Jan. 7, arrived at Madras. 1831, Mar. 21 1832, Jul. 6, A.D.C. to Maj. Gen. John Dalrymple; Aug. 17, Asst. Secy, (act.) to the Military Board; Aug. 31, S.A.C.G. 1834, Jun. 10, appt. to assist Lt. Le Hardy in charge of Commiss. Dept., Coorg force. 1835, Dec., directed to proceed from Commiss. Dept. at Masulipatam, N. Division, to join troops on service in Goomsor district. Brig. Gen. Taylor wrote 1837, Feb. i i, on the restoration of peace in the Ganjam district : The arrangements made for the supply of provisions to the numerous detachments, spread over a wide extent of country and through different passes, have been most effective and speak highly for the management of the Commissariat department under the supervision of Lt. Col. Tulloch, while it is but just to the exertions of Lt. Gordon, the executive officer of the depart- ment during the last campaign, to state that with limited means at his disposal for the carriage of supplies, his exertions were both indefatigable, laborious, and successful. On the breaking up of the Goomsor field force early in 1837, Gordon with the office establishment removed to Berhampore, for the purpose of bringing up arrears of accounts. 1838, Feb. 27, D.A.C.G. 1841, Oct. 9, 360 HOUSE OF GORDON. removed from ist Batn. to H.B. 1842, Nov. 15, it was decided that his services should be placed at disposal of the Comdr.-in-Chief as soon as the Commiss. Gen. could spare him. 1843, Mar., transferred to Foot Art. ; Mar. 17, granted a furlough to Europe. 1845, Jul., transferred to H.B. 1846, May 12, Foot Art. 1848, Jan. 26, permitted to ret. from 1845, Sep. 28 (E.I. Reg. 1829-46; I.O. Rec.). 1862, May 21, Lt. Col. Abd. Art. Vols. (L.G., pt. 3, p. 2781). Eldest son of Charles, of Fyvie, (d. 1851), and Elizabeth (d. 1853), widow of William Clutton ; b. 1810, May 17; bap. Sep. 13, at Compton, Hampsh., his father then living at St. Ross, Winchester ; educated at Winchester and Addiscombe ; nominated for H.E.I.C.S. by the Hon. Hugh Lindsay on recom- mendation of Cosmo Gordon ; in. at Forglen House, 1848, Jun. 9, Mary Grace (b. 1821, ti. 1887, Dec. 4, at Kinbroon House, Rothienorman), 3rd dau. of Sir Robert Abercromby, 5th bart., of Birkenbog. 1862, Aug. 8, D.L., Co. Aberdeen ; Nov. n, D.L., Kincardine (L.G., pt. 4, p. 4111, pt. 6, p. 6527). Gordon d. s.p. 1879, ^ ec - !8> at Fyvie Castle. Brother of Alexander Henry, 228, and Charles William, 378 ; gt. nephew of Hon. William, 1397. 1485- William Cracroft. 1852, Feb. 13, Cornet, gth Lcrs. 1854, Dec. i, Lt. 1856, ret. (Hart's A. L., 1853-7; F. H. Reynard's 2n & Lt -> Norfolk Reg. 1896, Aug. 5, Lt. 1899, Aug. 20 1901, Feb. 2, Adj. 1901, Feb. 16, Capt. 1902, served in S. African war, operations in Transvaal, Feb. 6 May 31 (Queen's Medal, two clasps) (A.L., 1893-1911). 364 HOUSE OF GORDON. Son of William Loudoun, 1506; b. 1872, May 28; m. 1909, May 27, at All Saints', Norfolk Square, London, Nellie, youngest dau. of Alfred Corbyn Brett, I.C.S. (Morning Post). 1494. William Fletcher. 1844, Feb. 18, Cadet, H.E.I.C.S. (Bombay) ; Jun. 20, arrived at Bombay ; Jun. 29, attached for duty to 2oth N.I. ; Dec. 31, 2nd Lt. 1845, Jan. 19, posted to ist European Reg. Bombay Fus. 1846, Jun. 19, Lt. 1847, Mar. 5, qualified as Inter., in Hindustani ; Mar. 26, Inter, to his Reg. ; Apr. 19, Qr. Mr. (act.) and Lt., Camel Baggage Corps ; Mar. 30, S.A.C. (act.), Hyderabad ; May 8, confirmed ; Apr. 15, Inter, (act.), 3rd N.I. ; May i5,appt. Sub Assist. Commis. Gen. (act.), Hyderabad. 1848, Jun., served on a Court Martial at Shikarpore; Oct., placed at disposal of Comdr.-in-Chief, ordered to join H.Q. of his Reg. ; Oct. n, appt. S.A.C.G., to force at Koree, from May 15. 1849, attached to Staff, Mooltan ; Aug. 6, Commiss. Off. and Supt. of Bazaars. 1850, Mar. 18, S.A.C.G., Hyderabad ; journeyed there from Mooltan by boat. 1851, Apr., attached to Aden in charge of Commisst. and Bazaar Depts. ; Dec., Executive Off., at the Presidency. 1853, May 3, D.A.C.G. (act.). 1854, Jul., furlough to Europe for six months. 1859, Jan. 17, Capt. 1857, served in Persian Campaign and on staff of Sir Hugh Rose in Indian Mutiny. 1860, Apr. 20, Bt. Maj. 1861, Assist. Commissary Gen., Gwalior Div. 1862-4, on furlough. 1864, Jul. 18, ret. (E.I, Reg., and I.A.L., 1844-65 ; 1.0. Rec.) Youngest son of William, Minmore, 1407 ; b. 1826, Sep. 8, at Inveravon, Banffsh. ; educated at Nav. and Mil. Acad., Edinburgh ; nominated for H.E.I.C.S. by George Leatt, on recommendation of his uncle, John Stewart. 1860, Jul. 31, created a Mil. Knight of the Order of St. Gregory the Great, by Pius IX. " as a reward for his bravery in the field and for the assistance gener- ally afforded by him to the Christian community during the late Indian Re- bellion," being invested at St. Margaret's Convent, Edinburgh, Sep. 18 (Tablet, 1860, Sep. 22). He in. 1861, Apr. 4, at York, Catherine (d. 1904, Nov. 10), third dau. of Jarrard Edward Strickland (1782-1844), of Loughly House, Roscommon, and widow of William McCann, of Booterstown, Dublin (Burke's Landed Gentry, 1886, p. 1768); by her first husband she had a dau., Anne Mary, who took the name of Gordon (G.M., vol. 10, N.S., p. 569; Plantagenet Roll, Clarence vol., 315). Gordon d. s.p. 1904, Nov. 10, at St. Edmond's, Wimbledon (Bulloch's Gordons and Smiths, 29-31). 1495- William Francis Boswell Hill. 1903, Jun. 13, 2nd Lt., Cam'n. Highlrs. 1907, ret. (A.L., 1903-7). Son of Orr Boswell, 1123; b. 1884, Oct. 30. 1496- William Fraser Forbes. 1855, May i, Ens., 2oth Ft. 1855. GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 365 Sep. 7, Lt. 1857-8, served in Indian Mutiny, present with selected marksmen of his reg. at actions of Chanda, Umeerpore, and Sultanpore, Fort of Dho- wraha, siege and capture of Lucknow ; recommended for honourable mention by Outram for services at Lucknow, where he drew the rebels from the build- ings and houses in the Chandnee Chowk (main street). " Brig. Douglas, 1858, Mar. 18, ordered Lt. Gordon commanding a picquet of the 2oth, to clear the houses in his front, which he effected much to the Brigadier's satisfaction, killing twenty-three of the enemy " (Medal and clasp) ; subsequent operations in Oude and affair of Meangunge ; also served at Churda, and Fort of Mus- jeedia ; Dec. 24, Capt. 1865, severely mauled by a wounded tiger, and was lamed for life from injuries received. 1870, serving in Africa ; early in the year was sent in command of a company of the 2oth to Keiskamma Hook from Fort Beaufort, British Kaffraria. 1872, Jul. 5, Bt. Maj. 1873, Jan. 24, Maj., 63rd Ft. 1879, Aug. 6, Lt. Col. D. 1880, Mar. 17, whilst on leave at Bareilly, at the house of Maj. G. B. Wolseley, 65th Ft., his death "was deeply regretted by all ranks," " a loss not only to his regiment, but to the service " ; a party consisting of Maj. W. L. Auchinleck, five officers, and ten men went to Bareilly for the purpose of escorting his body to Umballa ; at Bareilly his re- mains were escorted to the railway station by the 2nd Queen's and 3Oth Regi- ments. He was buried Mar. 19, at St. Paul's Church, Umballa, with military honours, and a small monument marks the spot where his body was interred in the Umballa Cemetery (A.L., 1856-81; Lt. B. Smyth's zoth Reg., 214, 248-9,314; Maj. James Slack's 6yd Reg., 196, 259-60; Malleson's Indian Mutiny, n. 404 ; G. W. Forrest's State Papers in Mil, Dept., India, Lucknow and Cawnpore). Son of William, 1430 ; t>. 1837, Jun. 30; entered Cheltenham, 1846, as a day boy; m. 1865, Sep. 16, Elizabeth Jane Griffiths, b. 1832, widow of Capt. Nigel Buchanan, gist Highlrs., one witness being J. Gordon (W.O. Offs. Mrges., P.R.O.), and had Hugh Pennycuick, 674; Mrs. Gordon d. 1868, Feb. 12, at Studley Villa, Richmond Park, Clifton (Times). 1497- William Frederick. 1823, Jun. 12, Ens., sist Ft. (L.G., 1013). 1824, Feb. 1829, Dec. 31, served in Ionian Islands. 1825, Nov. 5, Lt. 1831, Aug. 9, Capt. (ibid., 1608 ; A.L., 1824-32; W.O. Offs. Services, 1829, P.R.O. ; W. Wheater's $ist Ft., 225). B. 1800, Jan. 21, at Chelsea; in. 1829, Jul. 25, by license from the Lord High Commissioner of the Ionian Islands, at Corfu, Maria Calafati, Corfu, formerly of Trieste. Gordon was k., 1831, Aug. 16, near Waltham Abbey, owing to leaping out of his phaeton, the horse having taken fright at an it- inerant organist on the road (G.M., vol. 101, pt. 2, p. 283). His widow who 366 HOUSE OF GORDON. received pension of 50 from 1831, Sep. 18, under warrant dated 1832, Feb. 14, d. 1863, Nov. 13, aged 52, at Tergestina Justinopopolitana, Austria (W.O. Certif,, Wld. Compass, and Bounty Warrants, Letters Compass. Fund). 1498. William Grant. 1817, Cadet, H.E.I.C.S. (Madras). 1818, Jun. 4, Lt., N.I. (.7. Reg., 1818-25). Second son of William, 1405 ; b. 1800, bap. Jun. 22, at Farr, Sutherland ; educated at Banff; nominated for H.E.I.C.S. by Rt. Hon. George Canning on recommendation of the Marchioness of Stafford; d. 1824, Jul. 16, of cholera, at Gooty ; tombstone erected in Gooty Cemetery, Anantapur, by his brother George, 549- 1499- William Hastings Graham. 1876, Feb. 19, Sub. Lt. Supy. and Lt., Isle of Wight R.G.A. Mil. (L.G., pt. i, p. 760, pt. 7, p. 6041). 1881, Nov. 19, Capt. Hon. Maj. (ibid., pt. 6, p. 5620). 1883, passed in tactics. 1900, Nov. 7, ret. ; Nov. 8, Maj. 1903, Jan. 17, Lt. Col. 1905, Dec. 20, res. com. ; hon. rank of Col. (A.L., 1880-1906 ; Col. J. M. F. Hunt's Rec. of Art. Alii. Regiments, Southampton, 400, 422). Elder son of William (d. 1894), M.P. for Chelsea, 1874-80, and Frances, second dau. of John Henry Puget ; grandson of Alexander (d. 1854) and Harriet Elwin (d. 1868) ; and great grandson of Alexander, of Campbelton, Kirkcudbrightshire (1734-99), belonging to the Balmaghie Gordons (Foster's Noble and Gentle Families, i. 81); />. 1853; educated at Harrow, 1867; m. 1880, Feb. 10, Eleanor Jeanette, dau. of R. B. Preston, and has with other issue, Arthur Granville, m. 1905, Dec. 14, Ethel Mary, eldest dau. of Saint J. Cummings, Sandown (Morning Post). 1500- William Henry. 1866, Nov. 19, Lt., 3rd Cambs. Vols. (L.G., pt. n, p. 6653). 1867, May i, Ens., 28th Ft. 1868, May 6, Lt. 1870, ret. by sale of com. (Hart's A.L., 1868-71). 1871, Jun. 29, ist Lt., Suffolk Art. Mil. (L.G., pt. 4, p. 3146). 1873-4, served in Ashanti war, as Spec. Serv. Off., raised 1000 carriers for Transport Service ; in the ambuscade affairs on the road N. of Pommanah, battle of Ordahsu, and capture of Coomassie (Medal and clasp). 1876-7, served in Turco-Servian war; in charge of English ambulance during operations on Bosnian frontier ; made an Off. of the Gold Cross. 1878, Jun. 26, Capt. (ibid., pt. 4, p. 3766). 1879, May 25, res. (ibid., pt. 4, p. 3967). 1880, Aug. 7, Lt., Reserve of Offs. (A.L., 1880-4). Son of Charles, and Catherine Newton; b. 1846, Jan. 28; educated at Marlborough, 1858-9; was in the Gordon Relief expedition as a correspondent to the Pictorial World and Manchester Guardian ; was lost in the desert be- yond Korti, 1885, Jan. 13, never being heard of again ; commemorated in War Correspondents Memorial in crypt of St. Paul's. Brother of Alfred Ernest, 240, and Francis Alexander, 449; nephew of John Rolfe, 1060- GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 367 1501- William Hunter. 1884, Jan. 15, Cadet, R.N. 1886, May 15, Mid. 1890, May 14, S. Lt. (act). 1892, Aug. 25, Lt. D. 1893 (N.L., 1884-93)- 1502- William James. 1830, Nov. 26, Vol., ist class, R.N., " Victor ". 1831, May 21, Mid. 1836, Jun. 13, "Howe"; Aug. 27, "Harlequin". 1837, Jan. 5, "Vernon"; Mar. 29, paid off. (Adm. Indexes, Midshipmen, P.R.O.). 1503- William John. 1794, Nov. 30, Gun Master, "Intrepid," H.E.I.C.S. (I.O. Rec.). 1504- William John Rowe. 1900, Apr. i, Serg. Maj., Hants and Isle of Wight R.G.A. Mil., previously in ranks 22 years, 248 days. 1907, Sep. i, pensioned (A.L., 1900-11). B. 1862, Jan. 27. 1505- William Lindsay Carnegie. 1864, Jan. 30, Cadet, R. A. 1866, Jul. 17, Lt. 1878, Aug. i, Capt. Served in Ordnance Dept, Bengal, Asst. Supt. of factories. 1884, Nov. 19, ret. with gratuity (Hart's A.L., 1867-85 ; ListofOffs., R.A.). Son of George, 551; b. at sea, 1845, Nov. n, bap. Dec. 31, at Calcutta ; educated at Glenalmond, 1858-62 (Reg., 20). 1506- William Loudoun. 1846, Dec. 17, Asst. Surg. (act.), R.N. 1855, Jan. 26, Surg. 1869, Apr. 17, Fleet Surg. 1880, Jul. 16, Dep. Insp. Gen. of Hosp. and Fleets. 1884, Mar. 16, Insp. Gen. 1886, ret. (N.L., 1846-93). Son of William, Brechin, and Agnes Scott, Hilton (Bulloch's Gordons in Forfarsh., 13-14); M.D., Edinburgh, 1846; d. 1893, May 2. Father of William Fanshawe Loudoun, 1493; brother of James Loudoun, 810- 1507- William Macintosh. 1891, Nov. 4, 2nd Lt., ist Lanarksh. Art. Vols. (L.G., pt. 6, p. 5709). 1892, Jun. 4, Lt. (ibid., pt. 3, p. 3289). 1896, May 9, Capt. (ibid., pt. 3, p. 2729; A.L., 1892 Jul., 1902). 1508- William Neville. 1887, Feb. 16, 2 nd Lt., R.A. 1890, Feb. 16, Lt. 1898, May 18, Capt. 1900, Dec. 1904, Jan n, Adj., Vols. 1907, Nov. 25, Maj. 1908, Dec. 12, ret. (A.L., 1887-1911). Son of Samuel Enderby, 1293; b. 1867, Aug. 18, at Shoeburyness ; m. Florence Clark, Barbadoes, and has Donald Neville (Crisp's Visitation of England and Wales, xii. 182). 1509- William Reginald Hamilton. 1888, Feb. 1 1, 2 nd Lt., W.I. Reg. (A.L., 1889-91). Third son of Sir Alexander Hamilton, 225; b. 1864, Nov. 28; d. 1890, Jan 2. 1510- William Richard. 1822, Serg. Maj., H.E.I.C.S. (Madras), i2th N.I., previously in 34th N.I., 1809-21. 1827, Commiss. Staff. Serj., Doab 368 HOUSE OF GORDON. field force, Belgaum. 1833, Overseer, Commiss. Dept. 1845, May 6, pensioned (E.I. Reg., 1834-61). B. 1783 ; m. (i) 1821, Nov. 19 at St. Mary's Ch., Madras, Lydia Minnick, and had Daniel Charles, b. 1822, Oct. 29, bap. Dec. n, at Bangalore ; Emilia Sabina, b. 1829, Jul. 20, bap. Jul. 22, at Belgaum ; m. (2) 1839, Dec. 28, at Secunderabad, Mrs. Mary Moore, and had Sophia Jane, b. 1840, Dec. 23, bap. 1841, Mar. 5, at Secunderabad, m. there 1868, Jan. 7 (2nd wife) Maj. C. D. W. Seafield Grant, H.E.I.C.S., Madras. Gordon d. 1859, Jul. 31, bur. Aug. i, at Secunderabad (I.O. Rec.). 1511. William Robert. 1845, ec. 12, Ens., H.E.I.C.S. (Bengal). 1846, Jul. 14, arrived at Fort William, directed to do duty with 39th N.I. at Berhampore, posted shortly afterwards; Aug. 18, removed to 68th N.I. at Lahore. 1848, Jul., passed in Hindustani. 1849, Nov. i, Lt. ; Nov. 30, appt. to do duty with Bhaugulpore Hill Rangers. 1851, Dec. 19, Adj. to this Corps. 1852, May 30, Comdt., served at Bhaul. 1852-3, served with 68th N.I. in Burmese war (Medal and clasp for Pegur). 1855, assisted in suppressing Sonthal rebellion. 1856, Feb., placed at disposal of foreign dept., appt. 2nd Comdt., 6th N.I., Oude Irreg. force; Mar. 3, Comdt. (act.). 1857, Feb., con- firmed. Probably the Lt. Gordon, Dep. Comr., Chandairi, where 1857, Jun. (the 6th N.I. forming part of the garrison), three coys, of the Gwalior Reg. mutinied. Lt. Gordon and others escaped and fled for protection to the Raja of Banpur, who confined them in the fort at Tehri ; afterwards made over to the Raja of Shargarh, by whom they were kindly treated and ultimately re- leased (Capt. T. C. Anderson's War Services of Offs., Bengal Army, 260; Malleson's Indian Mutiny, in. 98). 1857-8, served during Indian Mutiny in Allahabad district. 1858, Oct. 9, A.Q.M.G. (act.) at Benares; Nov. 20, Comdt., detachment of Ferozepore and Ludhiana Reg. at Allahabad ; Nov. 22, ordered to proceed to Gopeegunge and take comd. of a detachment, Loodianah Reg. 1859, Feb. 19, Capt.; Apr., granted leave to Europe on s.c. for three years. 1862, Apr. 29, Capt., Bengal S.C. 1863, Dist. Supt. of Police, 2nd grade, Bhaugulpore. 1864, served with Bhootan expedition (clasp). 1864-6, Dist. Supt. of Police, ist grade, Darjeeling. 1865, Dec. 12, Bt. Maj. 1866, Maj., Bengal S.C. 1868, served during Cuttack operations. 1871, Dec. 12, Lt. Col., Bengal S.C. 1872-3, served in Assam. 1872-83, Asst. Comr., Pun- jab, and civil employ. 1876, Dec. 12, Bt. Col. 1885, Dec. 27, u.s.l. 1890, Aug. 20, Lt. Gen. (E.I. Reg., and I.A.L., 1846-93; Hart's A.L., 1846-94). Third son of William Alexander, 1474; b. 1827, Dec. 27, bap. 1828, Jan. 24, at Kirkmichael, Banffsh. ; educated at the Rev. R. McPherson's, Fort George, Inverness, and Addiscombe; nominated for H.E.I.C.S. by Capt. GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 369 Shepherd on recommendation of his father ; after his retirement, lived at Nairn, becoming honorary Sheriff Substitute and J.P. ; m. 1861, Jan. 31, Eleanora Anne (b. 1843, J an - J )> eldest dau. of Dr. Hugh Sharp, Cullen. Gordon d. s.p. 1893, Jun. 15, at Gordonville, Nairn (Times, Jun. 19; I.O. Rec. ; Croughly Book, 101-103). 1512- William Robert. 1867, Sep. 30, Asst. Surg., afterwards Surg., Indian Med. Service (Bombay). 1871, Dec. 13, serving with Poona Horse. 1876-7, on furlough; Dep. Sanitary Comr., S. Mahratta registration district (I.A.L., 1868-77). Fourth son of John, Lettoch, Glenlivet ; b. 1843, Jun. 22, at Inveravon. M.B.,C.M., Aberdeen, 1866; d. unm., 1877, Apr. 25, at Malta (Col. Johnston's Roll of Graduates ; J. M. Bulloch in Httntly Express, 1906, Jul. 6). Brother of James, 773, and Peter George, 1156-7- 1513- William Robert Patrick. 1885, May 12, Lt, 2nd Punjab Vols. (Bengal A.L., 1885-90). Son of William Ebenezer, 1490 ; b. in India ; accountant, Public Works Dept. ; in. 1870, Jun. 8, at all Saints Church, Seetabuldee, Mary Laura, b. 1846, dau. of George Roan Duncan, and had William Duncan, 1487. Evelina Mary Lydia, b. 1873, May 16, bap. Dec. 20, at Seetabuldee. Gordon d. 1899, Jan. 13 ; his widow lives at Meerut. 1514- William Staveley. 1881, Sep. u, Lt, R.M.A. 1883, Feb. 15, Lt., R.E. 1885, Dec. 13, appt. to Egyptian Army; served at Suakin on staff of Govr. Gen. of the Red Sea Littoral, Lord (then Col. Herbert) Kitchener : It was during these early Suakin days that Gordon's ingenuity, energy and resource were utilised to their fullest extent. Suakin was practically besieged by Osman Digna. The en- trenchments then existing round the town were replaced by a huge stone wall, and outlying forts of solid masonry were also built. " Monkey " Gordon was the life and soul of the work, and its successful completion in an incredibly short space of time was to a large extent due to his energy (Times, 1907, Jul. 31). 1888-9, served in Sudan war, wounded at Suakin ; comd. artillery in action of Gamaizah (4th class, Osmanieh) and comd. field artillery at action of Toski (Despatches, L.G., 1889, Jan. n, Sep. 6; Medal, two clasps, Bronze Star). 1891, Sep. 30, Capt. The Morning Post, 1907, Aug. 7, says: When Colonel Kitchener succeeded Sir Francis Grenfell as Sirdar of the Egyptian Army, Gordon was appointed to the Egyptian Army War Office. The Sirdar had set himself the task of producing an army of 15,000 men for the same annual cost as that for which his pre- decessor had maintained 10,000. To carry out this, considerable reorganisation was necessary, and Gordon was appointed Director of Stores. Under his personal supervision and direction the Egyptian Army was efficiently and economically equipped with such good results that by 1896, not only were the 15,000 men then forming the Egyptian Army efficiently equipped but AAA 370 HOUSE OF GORDON. considerable reserves of clothing, machine guns, etc., were stored ready for use. During the four years of the expeditions to Dongola and of the reconquest of the Sudan, 1896 to 1900, Gordon, as Director of Stores, controlled the supply of all Ordnance and Engineer stores. Under his direction the new river steamers and the stores for the railway were provided. The provision of the Maxim-Nordenfelt Artillery, the material and personnel required for the rail- way, the equipping of the transport, and many other duties which played such a great part in the successful conclusion of the war were carried out by Gordon. (Despatches, L.G., 1896, Nov. 3, Bt. of Maj., Nov. 17, Egyptian Medal). 1897-8, Nile expeditions, present at battle of Khartoum; 2nd in comd. Nile Flotilla and in comd. of gunboat Melik (Medjidie, 2nd class, Osmanieh, 4th class, Despatches L.G., 1898, Sep. 30, Bt. of Lt. Col. ; Egyptian Medal). 1900, Apr. i, Maj., Hon. rank Bt. Col., reserve of Offs. Shortly after 1900, when the reconquest of the Sudan was completed, Gordon's health, which for years had been anything but good, gave way . . . had to seek rest and a better climate in England. No sinecure, however, awaited him there. A resourceful and reliant Engineer was urgently required at Bordon, where he was appointed C.R.E. in 1901. The building of accommodation at Bordon and Longmoor was urgently required for troops returning from South Africa. By his energy and ability in rapidly pushing forward the work, he earned the warm thanks of the authorities (Morning Post, 1907, Aug. 7). 1904, Feb. 10, Bt. Col. 1905, Jul. 19, ret. (A.L., 1881-1906). Son of Sir Henry William, 653; b. 1863, Mar. 16 at the Royal Arsenal Woolwich ; bap. Apr. 25, at Plumstead Parish Church ; educated at Chelten- ham College and the Royal Naval College, Greenwich ; m. 1892, Nov. 8, at St. Peter's, Eaton Square, London (wedding described in Times, Nov. 9), Ann Isabella, dau. of the Hon Sir Edward William Stafford, G.C.M.G., and had Gerard Stafford Staveley, b. 1891, Dec. 20, at 69 Chester Square, London, and educated at Eton (Crisp's Visitation, xn. 181). After retiring, Gordon joined Col. Western in the office of Agent to the Egyptian Army; d. 1907, Jul. 31 : Untiring in energy, fruitful in resource, undaunted by difficulties, " Monkey " Gordon had a genius for " pushing things through " which is given to few. . . . His health, however, could not bear the strain, and he gave his life for his country as surely as if he had been killed in action. Although he never attained to the rank and honours which his merits had earned, he will long be remembered by the many friends who not only admired him for his talents, but loved him for his cheerfulness, his unselfishness, his modesty (Times). 1515. Wills Hill. 1793, Cadet, H.E.I.C.S. (Madras). 1795, Aug. 5, Lt., N.I. (Dodwell and Miles's Indian A.L.). B. 1772, at Charlestown, S. Carolina; d. 1799, Mar. 14, at Trincomalee (I.O. Rec.) GORDONS WITH COMPOUND SURNAMES. 1516- Gordon-Alexander, Leslie Douglas. 1909, Sep. 18, 2nd Lt., W. York Reg. 1910, Jul. 5, Lt. (A.L., 1909-11). GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 371 Son of William, 1517 ; b. 1889, Jun. 29 (Bulloch's Gordons of Cairnfield). 1517- Gordon-Alexander, William. 1855, Jan. 16, Ens., 93rd Suther- land Highlrs. ; May i, Lt. ; served in Crimea from Jul. 14, including siege and fall of Sebastopol (Medal and clasp and Turkish Medal). 1857-8, served in Indian Mutiny, including relief of Lucknow by Lord Clyde, the assaults on the Secunderabagh, where he was one of the four leading Offs. into the breach, and Shanujuf, battle of Cawnpore, Dec. 6, and pursuit of Seraighat, action of Khodagunge, where he entered at the left breach, storming of the Begum Khotee by 93rd, capture of Lucknow, attack on the fort at Rohea, and campaign in Rohilcund, including actions of Allegunge and Bareilly. 1858-9, served in Oude campaign, including actions of Pus-gawn and Russul- pore, attack on fort at Mithowee, action of Biswah (Medal, two clasps). 1862, Feb. 18, Capt. 1863, Nov. Dec., served with force under Sir John Garvock at Umbeyla, N.W. frontier of India (Medal and clasp). 1875, May 13, Maj. 1879, Nov. n, Lt. Col., ret. (Hart's A.L., and A.L., 1855-1911). Son of William Alexander (not Gordon), 1 798-1859, ^W.-S., Edinburgh, and Jessie Mercer (1810-60), elder dau. of Alexander, 192; b. 1835, Aug. n ; m. (i) 1861, Jean- Macknight Crawfurd, of Cartsburn, Renfrew, and had William Adrian ; m. (2) 1888, Evelyne Annie Spencer Compton, Wede Park, Northumberland, and had with other issue Leslie Douglas, 1516- He ultimately hyphened his surname with his middle name of Gordon. He was for some years secretary of the Scottish Club, Dover St., London. He published (with his portrait), 1898, Recollections of a Higliland Subaltern during the Campaigns in India under Colin Campbell, Lord Clyde, in 1857, 1858 'and 1859. Gordon-Alexander d. 1911, Dec. 12, at Bournemouth. His gt. uncle by mge., William Alexander, 1474, was his " god father" for the army in 1855. 1518- Gordon-Canning, CecilJ. Q. 1905, Feb. 17, Mid., R.N. (N.L.) Son of Francis William Gordon-Canning (b. 1854) and Rose, dau of Gen. Shawers. He and his father are now (1912) located in India. Grandson of Patrick Robert, 1519. 1519- Gordon-Canning, Patrick Robert. 1834, May 2, Ens., 63rd Ft- (L.G., 792). 1836, Jun. 20, Lt. (ibid., 2467). 1841, exchanged to 78th Ft. 1848, ret. by sale of com. (Hart's A.L., 1840-9). Second son of William, (1763-1833) of Milrig, Ayrshire, who was the son of William (d. 1793), bookseller, Edinburgh (J. M. Bulloch in Buchan Observer, 1911 May 16, 23, 30); m. 1848, Oct. 30, at Hartpury, Gloucester, Maria (d. 1887), elder dau. and co-heiress of Robert Canning (1770-1843), of Foxcote, Warwick, and Hartpury (G.M., N.S., vol. 31, p. 199), assumed by Royal license the additional surname of Canning (Burke's Landed Gentry, $72 HOUSE OF GORDON. 1886, i. 293, 294, 930); d. 1893, Nov. 14. Brother of James, 768; uncle of Orr Boswell, 1519 ; grand father of Cecil J. G., 1518, and Robert Cecil, 1520- 1520- Gordon-Canning, Robert Cecil. 1906, Nov. 15, 2nd Lt., Glos. Imp. Yeo. 1910, Jan. 25, and Lt, loth Hrs. (A.L., 1907-11). Only son of William James Gordon-Canning and Clara Crawshay, elder dau. of Crawshay Bailey, of Maindaff Court, Mon. (Catholic Who's Who, 1912) ; b. 1888, Jun. 24. Grandson of Patrick Robert, 1519. 1521- Gordon-Cumming, Acton. 1900, May 26, Mid., R.N. Reserve (N.L., 1900 Jun. '05). 1522- Gordon-Cumming, Sir Alexander Penrose, ist bart., of Altyre and Gordonstown. 1768, Oct. 29, Ens., i3th Ft. (L.G.). 1772, Apr. 27 1774, Qr. Mr. (A.L., 1769-74). 1778, Sep. 26, Capt, N. Fencibles (L.G.) 1793, Mar. i, Lt. Col., Strathspey Fencibles. 1794, thanked by Comdr. -in- Chief for suppressing a mutiny in Dumfries (Burke's Peerage). Eldest son of Alexander Gumming, of Altyre (great-great-great-grand-son of Sir Ludovick Gordon, 1624-85, 2nd bart. of Gordonstown), and Grace Pearce, niece and sole heir of John Penrose, of Penrose, Cornwall (Miss C. F. Gordon- Cumming's Memories, 25) ; b. 1749, May, at Helston, Cornwall. As heir and representative of Sir William Gordon, 6th bart., of Gordonstown, he assumed name and arms of Gordon of Gordonstown, and was created a baronet, 1804, May 21 ; m. 1773, Sep. 9 Helen (1754-1832), fourth dau. of Sir Ludovick Grant, bart., of Grant (Scots Peerage, vn. 485), and had seven sons and nine daus. ; d. 1806, Feb. 10. Grandfather of Sir Alexander Penrose, 1523, Francis Hastings Toone, 1525, Frederick Edward Charles Henville, 1526, Henry, 1527, Roualeyn George, 1532, and William, 1534. 1523. Gordon-Cumming, Sir Alexander Penrose, 3rd bart. of Altyre and Gordonstown. 1835, Fdx 6, Ens., 7ist Ft. 1836, Jul. i, Lt. 1842, Apr. 15, Capt. 1843, Capt., 4th Light Dgns. 1845, ret. by sale of com. (Hart's A.L., 1840-6). 1853, Jan., Maj., Inverness, Banff, Elgin and Nairn Mil. (L.G., pt. i, p. 99). 1860, Jan. 30, Capt., ist Elginsh. Vols. (ibid., pt. r, p. 522). 1861, Jun. 12, Lt. Col. (ibid., pt. 4, p. 2833; 1864, pt. 6, p. 3623). Eldest son of Sir William Gordon Gordon-Gumming, 2nd bart., and grandson of Sir Alex. Penrose, 1522; b. 1816, Aug. 17; m. 1845, Nov. 28, Anne Pitcairn (d. 1888), only dau. of Rev. Augustus Campbell, and had three sons, two being Sir William Gordon, 1535, and Walter Frederick Campbell, 1533- After retiring, he devoted himself to the agricultural interests of his district; a promoter of Highland Railway; D.L., Elginsh., 1848, Aug. 26 (L.G., pt. 5, p. 3389) ; d. 1866, Sep. 2, at Edinburgh. GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 373 1521- Gordon-Gumming, Miss F. L. 1902, Mar. 25, Nursing Sister, Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service (A.L., 1902-3). 1525- Gordon-Gumming, Francis Hastings Toone. 1859, Jun. 10, Ens., i2th Bombay N.I. 1860, Jun. 6, Lt., 22nd N.I. 1862, May 31, Lt., Bombay S.C. 1871, Jun. 10, Capt, Bombay S.C. 1879, Jun. 10, Maj., Bombay S.C. 1879-80, served in Afghan war, present in action of Kam Dakka, and operations in the Kama district (Despatches ; Medal) (.7. Reg., and I.A.L., 1859 Jul., '83). Sixth son of Sir William Gordon Gordon-Gumming, 2nd bart. ; b. 1842, Mar. 28; m. 1863, Apr. 9, Emma, dau. of John Campbell, and had William, b. 1864, Feb. 22, bap. Mar. 16, at Bangalore; Charles Lennox, b. 1865, Mar. 25, bap. Jul. 23, at Chittledroog ; Mary Ada, b. 1866, Nov. 18, bap. 1867, Jan. 12, at Bangalore; George Roualeyn Campbell, b. 1868, Aug. 18, bap. Oct. 21, at Bangalore, and Walter Penrose, b. 1869, Oct. 4, bap. Nov. 27, at Shemogah. Gordon d. 1883, Mar. 25, at Madras, bur. Mar. 26, at St. Mary's (I.O. Rec.). Grandson of Sir Alexander Penrose, ist bart., 1522- 1526- Gordon-Gumming, Frederic Edward Charles Henville. 1872, Mar. 6, Sub. Lt., Cheshire Reg. 1874, Mar. 6, Lt. 1879-80, served in Afghan war. 1882, Jul. 5, Capt. 1888, Jul i, Maj. 1890, Mar. 23, shot dead while on convoy duty against the Chins, a hill tribe in Burmah ; peace had actually been signed, and he was marching back to Fort White, when he was mortally wounded by hill men, lying among the rocks (Miss C. F. Gordon- Cumming's Memories, 194; A.L., 1872-90). Seventh son of Sir William Gordon Gordon-Gumming, 2nd bart., and his second wife Jane Eliza (d. 1896), second dau. of William Mackintosh, of Geddes, Nairn, b. 1850, Nov. 16. Grandson of Sir Alexander Penrose, ist bart., 1522- 1527- Gordon-Gumming, Henry. Adj., ist Vol. Batn., Warwicksh. Reg. Third son of Sir William Gordon Gordon-Cumming, 2nd bart. ; b. 1822, Nov. 14; was for 16 years H.M. Commissioner of Salmon Fisheries in Scotland; m. 1859, Feb. 14, Elizabeth Newton (d. 1905, Jan 8), dau of Maj. Ludovick Stewart, 42nd Reg., of Pittyvaich, Dufltown (Miss C. F. Gordon- Cumming's Memories, 33, 196), and had two sons, the younger being Ludovick Seymour, 1529 ; d. 1887, Nov. 12, the loss of his Salmon Fishery appointment having told on his health (Times, Nov. 22). Grandson of Sir Alexander Penrose, ist bart., 1522- 1528- Gordon-Gumming, Henry Ronald. 1911, Jan. 15, Mid., R.N., (N.L., 1911). Only son of Henry William Grant Gordon-Cumming ; b. 1893, May 26 ; 374 HOUSE OF GORDON. educated by Mr. Ray, Nairn, and attended Osborne Naval Coll., 1906, May. Great grandson of Sir Alexander Penrose, ist bart., 1522- 1529- Gordon-Gumming, Ludovic Seymour. 1881, Oct. 22, Lt., Sherwood Foresters, Derbysh. Reg. 1889, Feb. 20, Capt. 1896, Apr. i 1901, Sep. 30, Adj., Warvvicksh. Reg., ist Vol Batn. 1900, Feb. u, Maj. 1902, served in S. African war, operations in Transvaal; Feb. May 31 (Queen's Medal, four clasps). 1905, Oct. 18, Lt. Col., Reserve of Offs., ret. (A.L., 1882-1911). Second son of Henry, 1527; b. 1861, Sep. 24; m. 1895, Jul. 29, Mary Constance (d. 1906, Mar. 26, leaving "31,000), only dau. of Count de Morel, of 28 Beaufort Gardens, London (Morning Post, 1906, May 9). 1530-1- Gordon-Gumming, Roualeyn Geoffrey. 1908, Sep, 30, Cadet, R.N. Coll., Osborne (N.L., 1910). Second son of Sir William Gordon, 1535 ; b. 1895, Sep. 10; educated at Cheam, 1532- Gordon-Gumming, Roualyen George. 1838, Dec. 26, Cornet; 4th Light Cav., H.E.I.C.S., Madras. 1839, Aug. 6, ret. as the climate did not suit his health (E.I. Reg., 1839-40). 1843, Ens., Roy. Vet. Newfoundland Coys. ; exchanged into Cape Mtd. Rifles, marching into the country of the Amaponda Kaffirs, and sold out in 1843. Second son of Sir William Gordon Gordon-Cumming, 2nd bart. ; b. 1820, Mar. 15; educated at Eton. On leaving the army he purchased a i4-ox team Cape wagon, collected a few followers, and for five years hunted in in- terior of S. Africa. 1848, returned to England. 1850, published Five Years of a Hunter's Life in the Fur Interior of S. Africa (i7th reprint, 1912), which had an immense success and made him the lion of the season; exhibited his hunting trophies, first at the Chinese Gallery, and then at the Great Exhibition, London, in 1851 (Descriptive Catalogue of Hunting Trophies, 1851, p. 32); for some years afterwards, as the " Lion Hunter," toured the country lectur- ing and exhibiting his trophies. 1856, published a condensed edition of his book as The Lion Hunter. 1858, established himself at Fort Augustus (oc- cupying a part of the barrack rooms once tenanted by Cumberland's troops), where his museum was a great attraction to all tourists. He was a man of great height and physical strength, but seemed to have had a Scots premoni- tion of death, for he ordered his coffin and made his will just before his death, 1866, Mar. 24, at Fort Augustus (Miss C. F. Gordon-Cumming's Memories, 176-181, which gives a photogravure portrait; H. Morse Stephens in D.N.B. ; A. D. Mellis, in Abd. ed. of People's Journal, 1900, Feb. 17). He was unm. A dau. Eleanora, m. (i) Campbell, schoolmaster, (2) Nakeski, a GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 375 Pole, and raised an action against her father's brother William, 1534, in the Court of Session in 1907 (Truth, 1907, Jul. 3, Sep. 19, 26). Grandson of Sir Alexander Penrose, ist bart., 1522- 1533- Gordon-Gumming, Walter Frederick Campbell. 1899, Capt., Bethune's Mtd. Inf., and galloper to Lord Dundonald, previously, 1894-8, served in Central Africa as a Vol., with troops engaged in hunting Molosi, Arab slave-driver ; served at siege of stockade where he saved the life of Capt. de H. Smith (Despatches, Medal and clasps), offered a com. or official work in Central Africa; chose the latter, until beginning of trouble in S. Africa; saved two men from drowning, whilst under fire, at Potgieter's Drift. 1905, May 20, non-effective pay (A.L.). Third son of Sir Alexander Penrose, 3rd bart., 1523 ; took to tea planting in Ceylon ; then went to Alberta to breed horses and hunt big game (Informa- tion from his sister, Lady Middleton.) 1534. Gordon-Gumming, William Gordon. 1846, Cadet, H.E.I.C.S. (Bombay) ; Dec. 29, Ens., i7th N.I., landing at Bombay, 1847, Jan. 8 ; Nov. 15, Lt. 1857, employed on the dangerous and difficult work of guarding the passes of the Nerbudda River, and keeping the road to Bombay clear for traffic; began enrolling solely by personal influence a corps of Bheel police, 800 strong, which was not completed until 1860, the men coming in a few at a time from various native states. In a small rock temple in a cave near Mandhu, an inscription in Bheel and English records that it was there the Bheel Agent was hidden by the Bheels in 1857, and the whole country round had been kept quiet by the presence of one European officer and his faithful Bheels. 1858, Sep. 19, Capt., Bombay S.C. ; Dec. 7, Bt. Maj. 1859, May 31, Bheel Agent, Bhopawar ; Aug. 24 1865, Comdt, Bheel Corps. 1866, Dec. 12, Maj., Bombay S.C. 1868, Mar. 31, ret. 1869, Nov. 17, Lt. Col., hon. rank. 1872, Jan. 27, Hon. Col., Gordon Highlrs., 6th Vol. Batn., Keith, late ist Banffsh. (E.I. Reg. and I.A.L., 1847-1908; The Sphere, with portrait, 1908, Jul. 5). Fifth son of Sir William Gordon Gordon-Cumming, 2nd bart. ; b. 1829, Jun. 2. 1871, published Wild Men and Wild Beasts, scenes in camp and jungle, illustrated, 8vo., pp. xviii + 35 1, in which he also deals with the Mutiny and the Bheels. 1875, J.P., Banffsh. 1881, Nov. 17, D.L., Banffsh. (L.G. pt. 6, p. 5197), residing at Auchintoul House, Marnoch ; m. (i) 1867, Jun. 18, Alexa Angelica Harvey (d. s.p. 1893, Dec. 8), 5th dau. of James Brand, of Bedford Hill, Balham, Surrey; m. (2) 1895, Apr. 18, Hon. Lettice Hermione Violet Willoughby, 4th dau. of 8th Baron Middleton; (/. s.p. 1908, Apr. 28, at Quarry Bank, Malton, bur. Apr. 30, in the churchyard near Birdsal, the 376 HOUSE OF GORDON seat of Lord Middleton, the coffin being covered with the Gumming tartan, surrounded by the Union Jack; on the top lay his unsheathed sword with scabbard and sash (Banff shire Journal, 1908, May 5). Grandson of Sir Alexander Penrose, ist bart., 1522- 1535. Gordon-Gumming, Sir William Gordon, 4th bart. 1867, Dec. 25, Ens. and Lt., Scots Gds. 1871, May 17, Lt. and Capt. 1879, served in Zulu war, present at Ulundi (Despatches, Medal and clasp). 1880, Jul. 28, Capt. and Lt. Col. 1882, served with ist Batn. in Egyptian Campaign, present at Tel-el-Kebir (Medal and clasp, and Khedive's Star). 1884-5, served in Nile expedition, with the Gds. Camel Reg., present at actions of Abu Klea and Abu Khru (two clasps). 1888, May 23, Maj. Lt Col. 1891, Jun. 10, left the army (A.L., i88o-Jul., '91). Eldest son of Sir Alexander Penrose, 3rd bart., 1523; b. 1848, Jul. 20; educated at Wellington 1863-66. 1891, Jun. 1-9, raised, unsuccessfully, a famous action for slander against Mr. and Mrs. Lycett Green, Mrs. Arthur Wilson, Mr. Arthur Stanley Wilson, and Mr. Berkeley Levett ; m. 1891, Jun. 10, at Holy Trinity, Sloane Square, London, Florence Josephine (b. 1870), dau. of William Garner, Commodore of the New York Yacht Club, and has three sons, the second being Roualeyn Geoffrey, 1530-1, and two daus. 1536- Gordon-Cuming-Skene, John. 1779, Apr. 10, Ens., 36th Ft. (L.G.) 1781, Apr. 4, Lt. (ibid.). 1783, Mar. n, Lt., io4th Ft.; May 27, 68th Ft. ; transports on which the regiment embarked at Cork for America, were dispersed in a storm, and took refuge in various English ports; Jul. i, Capt, 1 6th Ft. (Ibid., 255, 383, 427); h.p. 1793, J un - 22 > Capt., N. Fencibles (ibid., 518). 1794, Aug. 26, Maj. (ibid., 864); Nov. 21, Bt. Lt. Col. 1795, Oct. 21, Lt. Col., Loyal Inverness Highland Fencible Inf., for which he re- cruited in the city of Aberdeen (Abd. Jour.). 1797, Feb. 16 1802-3, Col. (List of Offs. Mil., Fenc. Can., and Inf. Irish Estab., 120), the reg. then being in Ireland. " He induced his reg. to offer its services to join Sir Ralph Aber- crombie in Egypt and to serve in any part of the Empire as required. For this spirited offer he received the thanks of the King, and the Commander-in- Chief, as a mark of his approbation, ordered that the corps should become a royal reg., and be designated the Duke of York's Royal or Fencible High- lander's " (Burke's Commoners; Abd. your., 1797, May 16). 1801, Sep., re- cruited in Aberdeensh. for an augmentation to be placed on a higher establish- ment (Abd. your., Sep. 17). 1802, Feb. 8, inspected the Mearnsh. Vols. at Stonehaven (A bd. your.). 1803, Insp. Field Off. of Vols. Corps (L.G.). 1808, Apr. 25, Maj. Gen., being received by the King at the Levee of Jun. 22, on his promotion, and being appointed to the Staff of the army in Sicily (Abd. your. GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 377 Jun. 28). 1811, May 14, figures in a ballad called "The Rebels in Ireland 1 ' (quoted in S.N. and Q., xi. 158) : Colonel Gordon he commands us In the lone Highlands so true ; He well deserves the name Of the Orange and the Blue. From Ireland he went to Jamaica, and on his return he was placed in com- mand of the Severn District (Burke's Commoners). 1813, Jun. 4, Lt. Gen. in command of the South East District. 1814, resigned on account of ill health (A.L., 1780-1816). Eldest son of John Gordon-Cuming (1734-68), and grandson of John Gordon, of Pitlurg (d. 1755) and Barbara Cuming (1711-79), of Birness; b. 1761; adopted the additional name of Skene, on succeeding to his cousin Andrew Skene's estate of Dyce, his children however dropping the Skene, and some of them the Cuming; m. 1781, Luchan (d. 1850, Dec. 13), dau. of Sir Hew Crawford Pollok, 2nd bart., of Jordanhill (Robertson's Families in Ayrshire, i. 238), and had with four daus., George Huntly, 581, James, 765, John, 968, Thomas, 1344, and William, 1537. D. 1828, Apr. 6, at Aberdeen. There is a pedigree of the family in Burke's Landed Gentry, 1862 (vol. i. pp. 569-70). 1537- Gordon-Cuming-Skene, William. 1800, Jul. 14, Ens., Duke of York's Fencibles or Loyal Inverness Highland Reg. (L.G., 1063; List of Mil., Fenc. Cav. and Inf., Irish Establishment, 120); Sep. 29, Ens., 92nd Ft. (L.G., 307). 1802, Oct. 26, Lt. (ibid., 1125). 1806, Dec. 2, Capt., sth Garr. Batn. (ibid., 1560). 1807, Oct. 10, Capt., 6th Ft. (ibid., 1351). 1809, Jan. 16, fought at Corunna (Cannon's Gordon Highlrs., 146). 1817, Aug. 14, h.p., 67th Ft. (A.L., 1801-38). Eldest son of John, 1536; b. 1784, Apr. 24 at Edinburgh; in. 1825, Apr. 29, at Raemoir House, Aberdeen, Ann, yr. dau. of Alexander Brebner, of Learney (S.M.), the Marquis of Huntly and Robert Gordon, of Hallhead, witnessing the ceremony (St. Paul's Church Reg., Abd.), and had John, the father of Alexander, 213, and Alexander, 217, both of whom figure in Army Lists as "Gordon" only. D. 1837, Jan. 14, in London (John Gordon of Pitlurg and Parkhill, by his widow, Margaret Maria Brewster, 1886, pp. xxii- xxv). 1538- Gordon-Dill, John Frederick. 1895, May 15, Surg. Lt., Hampsh. Yeo. Cav. (Carabineers), Portsmouth brigade. 1898, Jun. 4, Surg. Capt. 1907, Jul. 14, Surg. Maj., Norfolk Yeo. (Territorial Force) (A.L., 1895 Jan., '08). EBB 378 HOUSE OF GORDON. Eldest son of Richard Dill, M.D., Brighton, and grandson of Rev. Richard Dill, and Jane, dau. of Robert Gordon, of Carnstrone, Co. Antrim, who claimed descent from the Gordons of Glenbucket (Bulloch's Name of Gordon, 24-5) ; educated at Cambridge; B.A. 1880 (Nat. Science honours); M.A. and M.B. 1884, M.D. 1887, M.R.C.S., M.R.C.P. M. Mary Kathleen, dau. of Simon Martin, I.C.S., and grand dau. of Sir Ranald Martin, and has John Martin, 1538a, and Richard Wale, now (1912) at Eton. Brother of Richard Marcus, 1539, and Robert Charles 1540- 1538a. Gordon-Dill, John Martin. 1911, Aug. 16, 2nd Lt., sth Lrs. (A.L., 1911). Elder son of John Frederick, 1538; b. 1889, Aug. 17. 1539- Gordon-Dill, Richard Marcus. 1884, Apr. 16, Lt., R.A., Mil., Lewes, 3rd Brigade (A.L., 1884 Apr., '86). Second son of Richard Dill, M.D., Brighton; b. 1860; educated London Univ., and Trinity Coll., Cambridge; B.A. ; called to bar of Inner Temple, 1884, Nov. 17. He wrote, 1903, under name of " Mark Gordon," a pamphlet entitled Joe, pub. at Weybridge, being a defence of " fiscallography ". Now, 1912, living at Woodbury, Devon. Brother of John Frederick, 1538, and Robert Charles, 1540- 1540- Gordon-Dill, Robert Charles. 1886, Jan. 30, Surg, Capt, Med. Staff. 1889, Apr. 27, res. ; Nov. 2, Surg., ist London Art. Vols. (A.L., 1886 Apr., '95). Third son of Richard Dill, M.D. ; b. 1861, Nov.; educated at Gonville and Caius, Cambridge; d. 1895, Apr. Brother of John Frederick, 1538, and Richard Marcus, 1539. 1541- Gordon=Duff, Lachlan Duff. 1834, Jul. 25, Ens., 2oth Ft. (L.G., 1391). 1838, Jul. 27, Lt. (ibid., 1689). l8 39. Dec - 3 X > Capt. (ibid., 2722). Served in India, Bermuda (where he arrived on the "Cornwall," 1841, Nov. 3), and Canada. 1846, Jun. 9, Maj. 1851, Jul. 25, ret. by sale of com. on account of his health (Hart's A.L., 1840-52; Lt. B. Smyth's 2oth Reg., 185). Son of Thomas Duff-Gordon, of Park, 1590; b. 1817, Jun. i, at Park House, Banff. 1856, Jan. 31 1857, Sep. 8, served heir to his father. 1858, Jul. 23, 24, 26, served heir to his cousin, Admiral Archibald Duff (1783-1858) in Botriphnie, Davidston,and Drummuir,and assumed the additional name of Duff (Services of Heirs ; G.M., N.S., vol. 4, p. 449); D.L., Banffsh., 1846, Apr. 13 (L.G., pt. 2, p. 1570); Vice Lt., Banffsh., 1874, Mar. 19 (ibid., pt. 2, p. 1828); M.P. for Banftsh., 1857-67 ; in. 1874, Mar., Jane Ellen, dau. of Thomas Butter- field, Chief Justice of Bermuda, and had, with one other son and two daus., Thomas, 1543- D. 1892, Jan. 10, at Drummuir House. GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 379 1542- Gordon-Duff, Lachlan. 1899, Aug. 12, 2nd Lt., Gordon Highlrs. 1900, Jan. 7, Lt. Served in S. African war, 1899-1902, advance on Kimberley, including action at Magersfontein ; operations in Orange Free State, 1900, Feb. May, including operations at Paardeberg, Feb. 17-26, actions at Poplar Grove, Driefontein, Houtnek (Thoba Mountain), Vet River, May 5-6, and Zand River; operations in Transvaal, May June, including actions near Johannesburg and Pretoria; in the Transvaal, E. of Pretoria, Jul. Nov. 29, including actions at Belfast, Aug. 26-7, and Lydenberg, Sep. 5-8 ; in the Trans- vaal, W. of Pretoria, Jul. Nov. 29; in Cape Colony, S. of Orange River; in the Transvaal, Nov. 30 1902, May 31 ; served as Intelligence Off. (Queen's Medal, five clasps, King's Medal, two clasps). 1909, Feb. 3, ret. (A.L., 1899-1911). Eldest son of Thomas Duff, 1543; b. 1880, Jan. 17 ; m. 1908, Mar. 3, at Glanrnire, Co. Cork, Lydia, dau. of Joseph Pike, of Dunsland, Co. Cork, and has, with one dau., Robert Thomas, b. at Uunsland, 1911, Oct. 5. 1543- Gordon-Duff, Thomas Duff. 1882, Mar. 18, Capt., Gordon Highlrs., Banffsh. (ist Keith) Vol. Batn. (A.L., 1882-3). Elder son of Lachlan Duff, 1541; b. 1848, Aug. n ; educated at Harrow and Oxford; D.L., Banffsh., 1874, Mar. 19 (L.G., pt. 2, p. 1828); laird of Park and Drummuir; chairman, Banffshire Territorial Association; in. (i) 1875, Feb. 2, Pauline Emma (d. 1888), 2nd dau. of Sir Charles Tennant, ist bart., of the Glen ; in. (2) 1893, Dec. 6, Mildred Mabel, youngest dau. of Edward Claudius Walker, Chester ; and has, with three other sons and four daus., Lachlan Duff, 1542. 1544- Gordon-Gilmour, Robert Gordon. 1874, Nov. 4, Sub. Lt. Supy., 3rd Aberdeen Mil. (L.G., pt. 6, p. 5201). 1878, Jan 23, 2nd Lt., 94th Ft. 1879, May 17, 2nd Lt., Grenadier Gds. ; served in Zulu war, present at battle of Ulundi (Medal and clasp). 1881, Jul. i, Lt. 1884-5, served in Soudan expedition, with Gds. Camel Corps, present at action of Abu Klea (Medal, two clasps, Bronze Star). 1890, Jul. 23, Capt. 1891, Jan. 27 1892, Aug., Asst. private Secy, to Secy, of State for War. 1896, Aug. 25, Maj. Served in S. African war, comd. 2nd Batn., 1900, May 30 Oct. n, 1901, May 28 Jun. 21, Aug. 8 Nov. 3; took part in operations in Orange Free State, 1900, Apr. May, in Orange River Colony, May Nov., including actions at Biddulphsberg and Wittebergen, Jul. i 29; Nov. 29, D.S.O. ; in Orange River Colony, Dec. 1901, Feb., in Transvaal, Feb. Mar., in Orange River Colony Mar. 1902, May 31 (Despatches, (L.G., 1901 Sep. 10, 1902, Jul. 29, Queen's Medal, three clasps, King's Medal, two clasps) ; Aug. 22, 380 HOUSE OF GORDOKt. C.B. ; Oct. 28, Lt. Col. 1905, Jun. 15, M.V.O. ; Oct. 28, Bt. Col. 1906, Oct. 28, h.p. 1907, Jul. 13, Col. 1910, Jul. 16, ret. (A.L., 1874-1911). Eldest son of Henry Perkins Wolrige-Gordon, 1613; b. 1857, Feb. 27 ; educated at Eton and Christ Church, Oxford ; assumed name of Gilmour 1865, Jul. 7 (Lyon Reg. vn.) ; served heir to his gt. uncle W. J. Gilmour, of Craig- millar and Liberton, Midlothian, 1888, Mar. 15; D.L., Co. Edinburgh, 1901, Feb. 23 (L.G., pt. 2, p. 1858); 1909, Adj. Royal Company of Archers ; m. 1889, Oct. 19, Lady Susan Lygon (b. 1870), 2nd dau. of 6th Earl Beauchamp, and has a son John, b. 1899, Jun. 5, who bears from birth the surname of Little-Gilmour, and three dau. Portrait in The Sphere, 1902, Jun. 2 ; entertained with his brothers to dinner, at Ellon by the Esslemont tenantry, 1902, Oct. 2 (Aberdeen Free Press, Oct. 3). 1545- Gordon-Green, Henry William. 1892, May n, Surg., R.N. 1900, May n, Staff Surg. 1908, May n, Fleet Surg. (N.L., 1892-11). Educated at Westminster Hosp., Senior House Surg. and House Surg., St. Martin's Hosp. for Fistula ; M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., London, 1889 ; hyphened the names of " Gordon " and Green " by deed poll, 1906, Sep. 8 (Times, Sep. 12), then residing at 50 Osborne Road, Southsea; his wife had a son, Sep. i, at Westerton, 46 Beach Road, Southsea. 1546- Gordon-Hall, Frederick William George. 1886, Jan. 30, Surg., Army Med. Staff. 1898, Jan. 30, Surg. Maj. (afterwards, Major, R.A.M.C.). 1906, Jan. 30, Lt. Col., R.A.M.C. 1910, Feb. 15, completed Indian tour; comdg. Stn. Hosp., Muttra (A.L., 1886-1911). Son of - Hall, and Gordon, "dau. of a Gordon who went out to India in the i8th century 1 '; assumed the additional names of George Gordon by deed poll, 1907, Jul. 10 (Times, Jul. 16); b. 1861, Aug. 28; edu- cated Edin. Univ., M.B. 1883 ; m. Clare Frances and has a son b. 1902, Dec. 28, bap. 1903, Jan. 20, at Mean Meer. Brother of Gordon Charles William, 1547, and Robert William Gordon, 1548. 1547- Gordon-Hall, Gordon Charles William. 1894, Oct. 10, 2nd Lt., Yorksh. Light Inf. 1898, May 22, Lt. ; took part in the operations on N.W. frontier of India, Tirah exped. force, severely wounded (Medal, two clasps). 1900, Jun. 9, Capt. Served in S. African war, 1899-1900, severely wounded ; took part in advance on Kimberley, including actions at Modder River and Magersfontein ; present during operations in Orange River Colony, 1900, May Jul., wounded, including action at Lindley, Jun. i (Despatches, L.G., 1901, Sep. 10, Queen's Medal, two clasps). 1904, Aug. 6 1905, Oct. 31, D.A.A.G., Malta; Nov. i 1908, Aug. 5, D.A.A. and Q.M.G., Malta; Gen. Staff Off., 2nd grade, Canadian forces (A.L., 1894-1911). GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 381 B. 1875, Apr. 30, hyphened his " Gordon " and " Hall " by deed poll, 1907, Aug. 6; wrote " Volleys versus Independent Fire," Roy. Univ. Serv. Inst. your., XLV. 636. Brother of Frederick William George, 1546, and Robert William Gordon, 1548- 1548- Gordon-Hall, Robert William Gordon. 1897, Jan. 20, 2nd Lt. (probation), I.S.C. (L.G., pt. i, p. 342); d. May 21, at Sialkot (A.L., 1897). B. 1877, Nov. 2. Brother of Frederick William George, 1546, and Gordon Charles William, 1547- 1549- Gordon- Halyburton, Lord Douglas. 1795, Aug. 31, Lt., ii3th Ft. 1796, brought home despatches from Col. Crawford (Scots Peerage, i. 105) ; full pay on reduction. 1798, Dec. 20, Lt. and Capt., ist Ft. Gds. 1803, Jun., A.Q.M.G., rank of Maj. 1809, h.p. Corsican Rangers. 1810, Jul. 25, Lt. Col. 1826, res. or ret. (A.L., 1796-1827). Second son of Charles, 4th Earl of Aboyne ; b. 1777, Oct. 10, St. Marylebone ; assumed 1 surname and arms of Halyburton, 1784, on death of his cousin Hamilton Douglas Halyburton, of Pitcur, Forfarsh. ; m. 1807, Jul. 16, at Dublin, Catherine Louisa, b. 1777, May i (d. 1851, Oct. 3), only child of Sir Edward Leslie, first and last bart. of Tarbert, Co. Kerry ; d. s.p. 1841, Dec. 25, both bur. in Kensal Green catacombs (Bulloch's Earls of Aboyne, 25-6 ; portrait by Beechey, sometimes attributed to Raeburn, in the Connoisseur, 1912). He was succeeded by his nephew Lord John Frederick, 1032, who assumed the name of Halyburton also, but is gazetted in the Army without it. 1549a. Gordon-Inglis, Bertram John Leslie. R.N. Cadet, from Mr. Mullins' School, Upper Deal, 1907, Jan. Only son of Albert Gordon Inglis (b. 1862), Lieut. Col., Army Pay Dept, who is the son of James Gordon Inglis, C.B., M.D. Glas., 1836, Surgeon Gen. (d. 1879, Sep. 6, at Florence), who was the son of James Inglis, Supervisor of Excise, and his wife Charlotte, 2nd dau. of James Gordon, of Littlefolla, and sister of Adam, 107, George, 529, James Alexander, 784, James Edward, 791, Peter, H55, and Robert 1237- The Navy List hyphens his name, but the name of his father and grandfather were not so hyphened. 1550- Gordon-lves, Cecil Maynard. 1906, May 14, 2nd Lt., Hampsh. Reg., 3rd (Mil.) Batn. (A.L., 1906 Jan. '08). Elder son of Gordon Maynard, 1551 ; b. 1888. 1551. Gordon-lves, Gordon Maynard. 1854, Aug. 25, Ens. and Lt., Coldstream Gds. ; served in Crimean campaign, present at siege of Sebastopol (Medal and Clasp, Turkish Medal). 1855, ret. by sale of com. (Hart's A.L., 1855-6). 1869, Jul. 22, Lt. Col. Comdt., i8th Middlesex Vols. ; " largely helped I 382 HOUSE OF GORDON. to organise Volunteer Force, and under Lord Ranelagh helped to organise all large manoeuvres of Volunteers, commanding battalions and brigades at all of them". 1889, Mar. 23, Col. 1892, V.D. 1902, Jun. 26, C.B. (A.L., 1880-1907 ; Who's Who, 1906). Son of J. Robert Ives, of Bentworth, and Emma, dau. of 3rd and last Viscount Maynard ; b. 1837. He seems to have had no descent from the Gordon family, but the Marquis of Huntly was one of his godfathers and his mother's niece, Blanche Maynard, m. 1886, Lord Algernon Gordon-Lennox, 1554, and Ives assumed the name of Gordon on his mother's death in 1897 " to distinguish him from other members of his family " (Bulloch's Name of Gordon, 29); owned Bentworth Hall and Gaston Grange, Hants; m. (i) 1880, Amy Violet, dau. of John S. Pullen, of Chigwell Hall, Essex, and had two sons, Cecil Maynard, 1550 and Victor Maynard, 1552, and two daus., Violet, tn. 1908, Oct. 12, at St. Mary Abbott's Kensington, Capt. Edward Ives, Roy. Fus., and Rosalind, m. 1912, Jun. 27, George Buchanan Scott, Leinster Reg. ; m. (2) 1897, Millicent, only child of William Villiers. Gordon-Ives d. suddenly, 1907, Sep. 16, at Gaston Grange, Alton, Hants., bur. at Bentworth (Times, Sep. 18). 1552- Gordon-Ives, Victor Maynard. 1907, Sep. 9, znd Lt., Hampsh. Reg., 3rd Batn. (A.L., 1908-11). Youngest son of Gordon Maynard, 1551 ; b. 1890. 1552a. Gordon-King-, James Alexander. 1889, Sep. 4, 2nd Lt., Gordon Highlrs., 3rd Batn. 1891, May 4, Lt. 1891, Dec. 5, 2nd Lt., Scots Gds. 1896, May 23, Lt. 1899, Dec. i, Capt. 1899, Dec. i 1901, Dec. 31, Adj. (A. L.). Only son of Lt. Col. William Ross-King (d. 1890), 74th Highlrs., of Tertowie, and Luchan Gordon (HI. 1859), a dau. of William Gordon-Cuming- Skene, 1537; b. 1872, Apr. i8;d.unm. 1904, May 5, in London, after influenza, followed by pleurisy (Fox-Davies' Armorial Bearings, 1910). 1553- Gordon-Lennox, Lord Alexander Francis Charles. 1842, Feb. 8, Cornet, Roy. Horse Gds. 1844, Jun. 25, Lt. 1847, Mar. 30, Capt. 1852, ret. by sale of com. (Hart's A.L., 1842-53). Fourth son of Charles, 5th Duke of Richmond, 1556; b. 1825, Jun. 14; in. 1863, Aug. 6, Emily Frances (d. 1892, Dec. 31), 2nd dau. and co-heiress of Col. Charles Towneley, of Towneley, Lancash., and had an only child, Cosmo Charles (Cosmo Stuart, actor and dramatist, whose adopted son is Norman Henry, 1563a); M.P. for Shoreham, 1849-59; d. 1892, Jan. 22. 1554- Gordon-Lennox, Lord Algernon Charles. 1867, Jan. u, Cornet and Sub. Lt., ist. Life Gds.; May 29, Lt. 1870, Mar. 23, Lt. and Capt. 1871, Apr. 61873, Mar - i. A.D.C. to G.O.C., Home Dist; Jun. 141877, GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 383 Sep. 30, Adj. ; Oct. i, Capt. and Lt. Col. 1882, served in Egyptian expedition, present at battle of Tel-el- Kebir (Medal and clasp, Bronze Star). 1883, Nov. 24, Maj., Grenadier Gds. ; Nov. 24 1889, Dec. 24, Dec. 25 1895, A.D.C. to Duke of Cambridge. 1887, Mar. 8, Bt. Col. 1895, Nov. i, h.p. 1899-1900, served in S. African war (Queen's Medal, three clasps). 1900, Nov. i, ret. (A.L., 1867-1911). Second son of Charles Henry, 6th Duke of Richmond and Gordon, 1557 ; b. 1847, Sep. 19; m. 1886, Aug. 31, Blanche (b. 1864), 2nd dau. and co-heir of Col. Hon. Charles Henry Maynard, only son of Henry, 3rd and last Viscount Maynard, and has an only child, Ivy, b. 1887, Jun. 16, appt. Maid of Honour to Queen Alexandra, 1911, Jan. 1555- Gordon- Lennox, Lord Bernard Charles. 1898, Feb. 16, 2nd Lt., Grenadier. Gds. 1899, Oct. 20, Lt. ; served in S. African war, 1899-1900, including actions at Poplar Grove and Dreifontein (Queen's Medal, two clasps). 1904, Nov. 3, joined Chinese Reg. of Inf., as Sabaltern Capt. 1905, Jan. 23, Capt., having qualified in the Chinese language. 1907, Nov. 10 1909, Jul. 31, A.D.C. to G.O. Comdg.-in-Chief, N. Command; Aug. r 1911, Nov. 9, A.M.S. to do. (A.L., 1898-1912). Third son of Charles Henry, 7th Duke of Richmond and Gordon, 1558 ; b. 1878, May i ; m. 1907, Jul. 25, Evelyn, dau. of ist Lord Loch, and has George Charges, b. 1908, May 29. 1556- Gordon-Lennox, Charles, gth Duke of Richmond. 1809, Jun. 8, Ens., 8th Garr. Batn. 1810, Jun. 24, Lt., i3th Light Dgns. 1810-4, A.D.C. to Wellington. 1812, Jul. 9, Capt., g2nd Ft. 1813, Feb. 27, wounded at the battle of Orthes; Apr. 8, Capt. 52nd Ft. 1815, A.D.C., to the Prince of Orange; Jun. 15, Bt. Maj.; served at Waterloo (Medal). 1816, Jul. 25, Bt. Lt. Col., h.p. (A.L., 1809-61). Son of Charles Lennox, 4th Duke of Richmond, and Lady Charlotte, eldest dau. of Alexander, 4th Duke of Gordon, 164; b. 1791, Aug. 3, at Rich- mond House, Whitehall Gardens, London; K.G., 1829, May 13; in. 1817, Apr. 10, Caroline (d. 1874, Mar. 12), eldest dau. of Henry William, ist Mar- quis of Anglesey, and had six sons and seven daus., including Lord Alexander Francis Charles, 1553, Charles Henry, 6th Duke, 1557, Lord Fitzroy George Charles, 1561, Lord George Charles, 1563; assumed, 1836, Aug. 9, the ad- ditional name of Gordon on succeeding to the estate of his maternal uncle, George, 5th Duke of Gordon, 519; d. 1860, Oct. 21, in Portland Place, London (G. E. C.'s Complete Peerage ; Bulloch's Gordon Book, 35-50). 1557- Gordon-Lennox, Charles Henry, 6th Duke of Richmond and Gordon. 1839, May 24, Cornet, Roy. Horse Gds. 1842, Sep. 27, Lt. 1842- 384 HOUSE OF GORDON. 52, A.D.C. to Wellington. 1844, Sep. 27, Capt., unatt. h.p. 1852-4, A.D.C. to Lord Hardinge (A.L.). Eldest son of Charles, sth Duke of Richmond 1556; b. 1818, Feb. 27, at Richmond House, Whitehall Gardens; created Duke of Gordon, 1876, Jun. 13 ; K.G., 1867, Feb. 6 ; m. 1843, Nov. 28, Frances Harriet (d. 1887, Mar. 8), eldest dau. of Algernon Frederick Greville, and had four sons, three being Lord Algernon Charles, 1554, Charles Henry, 7th Duke, 1558, Lord Francis Charles, 1562, and two daus. ; d. 1903, Sep. 27 (G. E. C.'s Complete Peerage). 1558- Gordon-Lennox, Charles Henry, 7th Duke of Richmond and Gordon. 1865, Feb. 7, Ens. and Lt., ist Grenadier Gds. 1868, Jun. 13, Lt. and Capt. 1876, Jun. 28, Lt. Col., 3rd Royal Sussex. 1887, Jul. 9, Col. A.D.C. 1901, Apr. 28 1902, May 26, served in South Africa, in command of the 3rd Royal Sussex operations in the Transvaal, 1901, Dec. 1902, May ; operations in the Orange River Colony, 1901, Apr. Dec. (Despatches, L.G., 1902, Jul. 29, Queen's Medal, five clasps, C.B., 1902, Aug. 22). 1903, Jan., Lt. Col. Comdt. (A.L.). Member of the Royal Com. on Mil. and Vol. Forces. President of the Banff and the Elgin Territorial Associations. Brig., Royal Archers. Eldest son of Charles Henry, 6th Duke of Richmond and Gordon, 1558 ; b. 1845, Dec. 27, in Portland Place, London; G.C.V.O., 1904, Nov. 9 ; K.G., 1905, Dec. 18; compiled Catalogue of Weapons, Battle Trophies and Regimental Colours (which he rearranged at Gordon Castle), 1907 (8vo, pp. 74, illustrated); m. (i) 1868, Nov. 10, Amy Mary (d. 1879, Aug. 23), dau. of Percy Ricardo, of Bramley Park, Surrey, and has Lord Bernard Charles, 1555, Charles Henry, Earl of March, 1559, and Lord Esme Charles, 1560, and two daus., m. (2) 1882, Jul. 3, Isabel Sophie (d. 1887, Nov. 20, of typhoid, aged 24), 2nd dau. of William George Craven, and has two daus., the younger, Helen, being Countess Percy (G. E. C.'s Complete Peerage). 1559- Gordon-Lennox, Charles Henry, Earl of March. 1890, Feb. 12, Lt. R. Sussex Mil. 1895, Oct. 23 1898, Oct., A.D.C. to G.O.C. Forces, Dublin. 1896, Apr. n, Capt. 1899, Dec. 23 1901, Jan. 2, A.D.C. to Lord Roberts, served in S. African war, hauling down, 1900, Jun. 5, Boer flag (now at Gordon Castle) from the Volksraad, Pretoria. 1900, Aug. 15, 2nd Lt., Ir. Gds.; Oct. 6, Lt. ; Nov. 29, D.S.O. 1901, Feb. 19, Capt. (A.L., 1890-1912). Eldest son of Charles Henry, 7th Duke of Richmond and Gordon, 1558; b. 1870, Dec. 30 ; has written some verse and historical works; m. 1893, Jun. 8, Hilda Madeleine, eldest dau. of Henry Arthur Brassey, of Preston Hall, Kent ; and has two sons and two daus. living. A portrait showing him with his two brothers, all in uniform, and their grandfather appeared in Bulloch's Gordon Book, 78. GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 385 1560- Gordon-Lennox, Lord Esme Charles. 1894, Feb. 3, and Lt., R. Sussex Mil. 1896, Apr. 25, Lt. ; Dec. 25, 2nd Lt., Scots Gds. 1898, Apr. 13, Lt. 1900-2, served in S. African war, A.D.C. to Maj. Gen. Barrington Campbell, Mar. 10-18 ; Nov. 1901, Feb., operations in Orange River Colony ; Oct. Nov., in Transvaal; Oct. 1902, Mar., in Orange River Colony and Transvaal (Queen's Medal, three clasps, King's Medal, two clasps), igoz, Dec. 3, Capt. 1903, May 9, 1904, Feb. 27, employed with W. African frontier force in S. Nigeria (Medal and clasp) (A.L., 1897-1912). Second son of Charles Henry, 7th Duke of Richmond and Gordon, 1558 '. b. 1875, Feb. 10 ; m. 1909, Jun. 8, Hon. Hermione Frances Caroline Fellowes, 3rd dau. of 2nd Baron de Ramsey, and has a son Reginald Arthur Charles, b. 1910, May 13. 1561- Gordon -Lennox, Lord Fitzroy George Charles. 1837, Sep. 15, Ens., Monmouthsh. Light Inf. 1840, Sep. n, Lt. (Hart's A.L., 1838-42). Second son of Charles, sth Duke of Richmond, 1556; b. 1820, Jun. n ; lost on the " President " steamer, from New York to Liverpool, 1841, Mar 13, the ship never being heard of after sailing on Mar. n). 1562- Gordon-Lennox, Lord Francis Charles. 1869, Jul. 24, Ens. and Lt., Scots Gds. 1873, Feb. i, Lt. and Capt. 1883, ret. by sale of com. (Hart's A.L., 1870-84). Third son of Charles Henry, 6th Duke of Richmond and Gordon, 1557 ! b. 1849, Jul. 30; d. unm. 1886, Jan. i. 1563- Gordon- Lennox, Lord George Charles. 1846, Apr. 3, Cornet, Roy. Horse Gds. 1852, May 14, Lt. 1853, ret. by sale of com. (Hart's A.L., i847-54)- Fifth son of Charles, 5th Duke of Richmond, 1556 ; b. 1829, Oct. 22; m. 1875, Aug. 3, Minnie Augusta, dau. of W. H. Palmer, of Portland Place, London, and Boyne House, Tunbridge Wells, and widow of Maj. Edwin Adolphus Cook, nth Hrs., of Roydon Hall, Tunbridge; d. s.p. 1877, Feb. 27. 1563a. Gordon-Lennox, Norman Henry. 1910, Jan. 29, 2nd Lt., Unatt. 1912, ret. (A.L., 1910-12). Son of Miss Marie Tempest, the well-known actress ; took the name of Gordon-Lennox, as his adopted son, of her 2nd husband, Cosmo Gordon- Lennox (Cosmo Stuart), playwright and actor, who is only son of Lord Alexander Francis Charles, 1553; b. 1889, May 3 ; has been on the stage. 1564- Gordon-Mackenzie, Cortlandt. 1883, Feb. 14, Lt., R.A. 1892, Feb. 19, Capt.; Aug. 19 1894, Feb. 28, Adj. (A.L., 1883-1900). Son of G. G. Gordon-Mackenzie; b. 1863, Dec. 16; educated at Marl- borough, 1877, Sep. 1880, Dec. (Reg., 335) ; d. 1900, Jan. 24, at De Aar, CCC 386 HOUSE OF GORDON. S. Africa, of enteric fever ; described as of Foxton Grange, Market Harborough (Times, Jan. ; Bulloch's Name of Gordon, 32). 1565- Gordon-Mackenzie, Frederick. 1876, Aug. 12, Lt., 2nd Dgn. Gds. 1882, Jul. 21, Capt. 1884, Jul. 21, Adj., Hants Yeo. Cav. 1891, Sep. 30, ret. with gratuity (A.L., 1877 Oct., '91). B - 1855, Jan. 22. 1566- Gordon-Moore, Arthur Henry Wyndhara. 1882, May 13, Lt. Supy., 22nd Middlesex 7th Vol. Batn. King's Roy. Rif. (L.G., pt. 3, p. 2224). 1885, May 13, res. com. (ibid., pt. 3, p. 2163). Second son of Lord Cecil James, 1568; b. 1853, Apr. 18; m. , only dau. of Rev. Thomas Clements Browne ; Immigration Agent, British Guiana, and Supt. of Constabulary, and now Insp. Gen. of Prisons, Mauritius (Bulloch's Earls of A boy ne, 38). 1567. Gordon-Moore, Cecil Crosbie. 1866, Mid., R.N. Eldest son of Lord Cecil James, 1568; b. 1850, Jan. 24; connected with various companies in the city and west end clubs; m. 1874, Lucy, dau. of Rev. Charles Hodges, St. Peter's, Congleton, and widow of Captain James Westhead (The Reticles of Blackwood Hill, table xxn), by whom he has a dau. '(Daily Telegraph, 1898, Jul. 26-30). 1568- Gordon-Moore, Lord Cecil James. 1824, Jul. 8, Ens., 76th Ft. (L.G., 172). 1826, Jun. 17, Lt. (ibid., 1479). 1829, Aug. 14, i7th Ft. (ibid., 1606). Served in Upper Canada about two and a half years; in New South Wales, 1830, May 14 1836, Jun. 13 ; at Bombay Jun. 14 1838, Aug. 9 (W.O. Offs Services, 1829, P.R.O.) 1836, Jul. 22, Capt. (L.G., 1334). 1838, Aug. 10, Capt, 42nd Ft. (ibid., 1777). 1841, Nov. 5, ret. by sale of com. (A.L., 1825-42). Fifth son of George, gth Marquis of Huntly, 518; b. 1806, Feb. 23; assumed the additional name of Moore, 1850, May 9 ; m. 1841, Apr. 23, Emily (d. 1902, Apr. 26), dau. of Maurice Crosbie Moore, of Mooresfort, Co. Tipperary; 1865, Feb. 2, he eloped to Nice with his wife's half sister Lady Elinor Fitzgibbon, wife of F. W. H. Cavendish (1820-90), who in consequence divorced her, 1866, Mar. 2 (Times, Mar 3). He had three sons, two being Arthur Wyndham, 1566, and Cecil Crosbie, 1567, and seven daus. ; Arthur Charles Gordon Besley, the son of one of the latter, was k. as a Lt, 4th Royal Fus., at Wedelfontein, 1901, Jan. 23, during the South African war. Lord Cecil d. 1878, Jun. 15 (Bulloch's Earls of Aboyne, 37). 1569- Gordon-Oswald, Rev. James Farquhar. 1836, Aug. 5, Ens., 35th Ft. (L.G., 1141). 1839, Dec. i, Lt. (ibid., 2722). 1843, Jul. 7, ret. (Hart's A.L., 1840-4). GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 387 Fourth son of James Farquhar, W.S., of Balmuir, and younger brother of John 986 ; b. 1809 ; on leaving the army, mat. St. Mary's Hall, Oxford, 1843, entered Holy Orders, and took additional name of Oswald on inheriting Scotstown, Renfrew, from his grandaunt, Elizabeth Oswald ; /. (i) Thomazine, (d. 1881), eldest dau. of William Crawford, of Lakelands, and had James William Haldane (b. 1854) ; m. (2) 1885, Jul. 9, Emma Anne, dau. of William Talbot-Crosbie, High Sheriff of Kerry ; d. 1897 Jan. 3 (Bulloch's "Mr. Haldane's Gordon Kinsmen," Huntly Express, 1908, Apr. n, 17). 1570- Gordon - Parkes, W. 1 900-1, Transport Off., Bethune's Mtd. Inf., served in S. African war (A.L., 1900, Apr. Apr. '01). 1571- Gordon- Paterson, John L. 1903, Mar. 15, Mid., R.N. D. 1904-5 (N.L., 1903-5). 1572- Gordon-Ralph, Philip Gordon. 1910, Oct. 5, 2nd Lt, Roy. Ir. Reg. (A.L., 1910-1). B. 1890, Aug. 31. 1573- Gordon-Short, Charles Henry. 1868, Aug. i, Ens., io4th Bengal afterwards Roy. Munster Fus. 1871, Oct. 28, Lt. 1875, Apr. 28 1879, Apr. 30, Adj.; Jul. 27, Capt. 1880, Aug. 26 1884, Jan. 19, Adj., 3rd Durham Vols. 1883, Aug. 29, Maj. (A.L., 1869 Apr. '85). B. 1848, Apr. 16; took name of Gordon 1873, Mar. n, in accordance with the wish of his late cousin Miss Louisa Power Short, who was the niece of Thomas Gordon (1759-1855), of Middleton Court, Somerset, and Charmouth, Devon, who in turn was the nephew of Sir William Gordon (1726- 98), diplomat, a member of the Gordons of Hallhead. Gordon-Short (/. 1885, Jan. 26, at Chiswick. 1573a. Gordon-Smith, Richard. 1877, Apr. 27, Lt., S. Lincoln Mil. 1881, res. (A.L. 1877 Mar. '81). Son John Bridson Smith (d. 1885), and Anne, dau. of George Lawrence, of Moreton Court, Herefordsh., which John Bridson Smith was the gt. gt. grandson of James Gordon (d. 1778, Feb. 16), whose dau. Ann ((/. 17911) in. Richard Smith, R.N., of the Manor of Poulton-cum-Seacombe, Cheshire ; b. 1858, Apr. 20; educated at Cheltenham; took the name of Gordon-Smith by Deed Poll, 1897, Feb. n; m. Ethel Constance Ida, younger dau. of the late William Newcombe, Montreal, and has three daus. ; " rest of life spent big game hunting, travel, and sport" (Who's Who). 'Wrote Ancient Tales and Folk Lore of Japan, 1908. 1574- Gordon -Turner, H. 1900-1, Capt. and Adj., Dordrecht Dist. Vol. Guard; served during S. African war (A.L., 1900, Jul. Jul. '01 (Bulloch's Name of Gordon, 39). 388 HOUSE OF GORDON. 1575. Gordon-Vaudin, Charles George. 1895, Nov. 9, Chaplain, R.N. 1906, Nov. 30, ret. with gratuity (N.L., 1895-1906). Son of Vaudin ; named Gordon after Harriett, last Duchess ot Gordon, who was godmother of his mother (a Macalister of Glenbarr) and of himself (Bulloch's Name of Gordon, 39). 1576- Gordon-Watson, Henry. 1885, May 20, Lt. and Instructor, Duke of Connaught's Own and Isle of Wight Art. Mil. 1893, Mar. i, Capt. 1901, Apr. 8, Maj. (hon.) 1903, May 6, Capt. Army rank. 1906, Jan. 24, Lt. Col. (hon. Col.) (A.L., 1885 Mar. 1908). Son of Francis Gordon Deggs Watson, Ryde ; b. 1863; Brasenose Coll., Oxford, 1882-7, B.A., 1890, M.A. ; d, 1909, Mar. 5 (Brasenose Reg.) 1577- Gordon-Woodhouse, John Gordon. 1892, Aug. 29, 2nd Lt., King's (4th Batn. Shropsh.) Light Inf. (Hereford Mil.). 1894, Mar. 17, Lt. (A.L., 1892 Oct. '94). Son of John George Woodhouse, of Burghill Court, Hereford; b. 1875, Feb. 1 6 ; took the name of Gordon by deed poll, 1895, Dec. 10, (his grand father Samuel Woodhouse, in. 1816, Martha, dau. of Louis Anthony Gordon) ; Isobel Harvey Woodhouse, gd. dau. of his grand uncle, William Woodhouse, ;/;. John Wolrige-Gordon, 1614; educated at Charterhouse, 1885-9, anc ^ a ' Peterhouse Coll., Camb. ; m. 1895, Violet K. E., dau. of J. E. A. Gwynne, of Folkington Manor, Sussex; D.L. for Herefordsh. ; lives at Southover Grange, Lewes (Bulloch's Name of Gordon, 41-7). 1578- Conway-Gordon, Charles Vanrenen. 1855, Jan. 12, Ens., 47th Ft. ; May 4, Lt. 1855-8, served in Crimean campaign. 1860, Aug. 3, Capt. 1862, Aug. 8, 79th Ft. 1863, served in Umbeyla campaign. 1867, Jan. 2 9> Capt., Bengal S.C. ; Feb. 13, 2nd Wing Subaltern, zgth N.I. ; Aug. 15, ist Wing Subaltern, Sikh Inf. 1868, served in Afridi war. 1870, Mar. i, Bt. Maj. ; May n 1873, May 24, Brig. Maj., Bengal. 1872, Stn. Off., Jhelum. 1873, Mar 25 Aug. 21, Brig. Maj., Bengal; Aug. 22 1877, May 10, A.A.G. Bengal. 1875, Jan. 12, Maj., Bengal S.C. 1877, Oct. i, Bt. Lt. Col. 1881, Jan. 12, Lt. Col., Bengal S.C. ; Oct. i, Bt. Col., Col. Comdt., 2nd Inf. Batn., Hyderabad Contingent (A.L. and I.A.L., 1856-84). Third son of William, 1586; b. 1834, Dec. 21; m. 1865, Aug. 24, at Murree, India, Anna Lumsden Roberdean, dau. of Rev. J. A. Gower, Stoke Poges, (b. 1840, Dec. 31) (W.O. Offs. Mrges., P.R.O.), and had Esme Cosmo William, 1579; Eva Eden Aldersey, b. 1886, Sep. 26, m. 1890, Jul. 9, Capt. R. K. W. R. Clavell, R.M.L.I. ; Mabel, b. 1868, Jun. 2 ; Violet, b. 1869, Aug. 30, m. 1892, Jan. 15, J. A. M. Wilson, 85th Light Inf. ; Muriel Mackenzie, b. 1871, Jan. 14, m. 1899, Sep. 14, Lt. A. R. Oldfield, R.A. D. 1884, Mar. 6, at Bombay. GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 389 1579- Conway-Qordon, Ksme Cosmo William. 1895, Jan. 16, 2nd Lt., Unatt. 1896, Apr. 6, 2nd Lt., I.S.C. 1897, Apr. 16, Lt., Indian Army. 1897-8, Squadron Off., 3rd Skinner's Horse, Indian Cav., on N.W. frontier of India, took part in operations on the Samana and in the Kurram Valley, 1897, Aug. Sep. (Medal, two clasps); Tirah campaign, 1897-8 (clasp). 1903-4, operations in Somaliland, special service Off. ; Oct. 13, present at action of Jidballi (Medal, two clasps). 1904, Jun. 16, Capt. (A.L., 1895-1912). Only son of Charles Vanrenen, 1578; b. 1875, Aug. 29, bap. Oct. 5, at Aurungabad; m. 1903, Sep. 12, at St. Thomas's Cathedral, Bombay, May Kathleen, b. 1877, dau. of John Michael Harrington, and has Charles Esme, b. 1905, Aug. 24, at Neemuch, bap. Oct. 19. 1580- Conway-Qordon, Francis Ingram. 1851, Dec. 20, Ens., H.E.I.C.S. (Bengal). 1852, Feb. 23, arrived at Fort William, directed to do duty with 44th N.I. ; Nov. r, posted to 6th N.I. 1854, Apr. 6, passed col- loquial examination in Hindustani ; Dec., leave on s.c. till Mar. i. 1855, Jan. 5, granted furlough to Europe on s.c. for fifteen months. 1856, Oct. 22, re- turned on the " Sir Thomas Graham," in charge of recruits ; Nov. 23, Lt. 1857, Feb. 16, arrived at Fort William ; Mar. 28, sent to Darjeeling in charge of convalescents ; joined his corps at Allahabad ; Oct., three months leave on s.c. to Calcutta; Dec. 51, at convalescent depot, Allahabad. 1858, Apr. 25, appt. to do duty with Ferozepore Reg.; May i, Adj. Cawnpore Levy. 1860, Apr. 14, Capt., 5th Hants. Vols. (L.G., pt. 2, p. 1557), which he raised. 1862, Apr. 7, Adj., Administrative Batn., Portsmouth ; May, res. com. (ibid., pt. 3, p. 2293, pt. 5, p. 4275), continued to serve as Adj. with rank of Capt. (ibid., pt. 4, p. 3784). 1862, Jul. 30, Capt., ret. from Indian Army. 1863, Jun. 30, h.p. 1874, Jan. 21, ret. pay (ibid., pt. i, p. 242) ; Feb. n, hon. rank of Maj. (ibid., pt. i, p. 596). 1875, May 19, Maj., Hants. Vols., 2nd Administrative Batn. (ibid., pt. 2, p. 2683). 1876, Apr. 19, Lt. Col. (ibid., pt. 2, p. 2534). 1879, May 10, res. com., appt. Capt., Roy. N. Lincoln Mil. ; Nov. 5, hon. rank of Maj. (ibid., pt. 4, pp. 3261, 3262, pt. 7, p. 6234). 1880, Oct. 14, commuted ret. pay (ibid., pt. 7, p. 5618). 1851, Dec. 21, Ft. Col. (Hart's A.L., 1852- 1908 ; 1.0. Rec.). Second son of William, 1586; b. 1833, Sep. 23, bap. Sep. 27, at All Saints Church, Southampton; educated at Mr. Vickery's, Portsmouth, Rev. W. Foster's, Gosport, and by private tuition; nominated for H.E.I.C.S. by the Hon. W. H. L. Melville, Lord of the Manor of Market Rasen and Lyn- wode, on recommendation of his mother; in. 1859, Mar. 5, at St. Paul's Cathedral, Calcutta, Mary Raikes (b. 1836, May 20), only dau. of John Thomas Garrett, Calcutta, and had Frank, 1581, Ingram Cosmo, 1583, and Lewis, 1585; d. 1908, Sep. 16, at Lynwode Manor, leaving 12,131. 390 HOUSE OF GORDON. 1581- Conway-Qordon, Frank. 1879, Jul. 26, 2nd Lt., Roy. N. Lin- coin Mil. (L.G., pt. 5, p. 6469). 1880, Jul. 24, Lt. (ibid., pt. 5, p. 4091). 1882, Jul. 29, Lt., 4th Dgn. Gds. 1886, res. com. (A.L., 1880-6). Second son of Francis Ingram, 1580; b. 1861, Aug. 23. 1582- Conway-Qordon, Qwynnedd. 1888, Aug. 22, 2nd Lt., istDgn. Gds. 1890, Apr. i, Lt. 1892. Apr. i, A.S. Corps. 1895, Apr. i, Capt. 1899-1901, served in S. African war, relief of Ladysmith, including operations 1900, Jan. 17-24, action at Spion Kop, Feb. 5-7, and action at Vaal Krantz, Tugela Heights, Feb. 14-27, and action at Pieter's Hill; Asst. Director of Transport, graded D.A.A.G., Mar. i 1901, Jun. 27; served in Natal, 1900, Mar. Jun., including action at Laing's Nek; in Orange River Colony, Aug., in the Transvaal, Sep. (Despatches 1900, Mar. 30, Nov. 9, L.G., 1901, Feb. 8, Queen's Medal, seven clasps). 1902, Apr. i, Maj. 1906, Apr. i, Dep. Asst., A.S. Corps, Salisbury (A.L., 1888-1912). Second son of Lewis, 1584 ; l>. 1868, Jun. i ; m. 1894, Jun. 26, his cousin Gwyneth (/;. 1866), dau. of Col. Sir Arthur Mackworth, 6th bart., R.E., of Glen Usk, Monmouth, and has one dau. 1583- Conway-Qordon, Ingram Cosmo. 1878, Jan. 16, 2nd Lt., Roy. N. Lincoln Mil. (L.G., pt. i, p. 219). 1879, Jun. 21, 2nd Lt., 7ist Ft. 1881, Jul. i, Lt. 1889, May 6, Capt. 1892, Nov. 14 1897, Nov. 13, Adj., 2nd Vol. Batn. Highland Light Inf. 1897, Apr. 15, Maj. 1898, Sep. 6, present at the affair at Kandia, Crete (Despatches, L.G., 1899, Jun. 24, and Bt. of Lt. Col., Mar. 8). 1903, Apr. 25, h.p. ; Dec. 9, ret. pay (A.L., 1878-1911). Eldest son of Francis Ingram, 1580 ; b. 1860, Feb. 6 ; m. Ethel, dau. of Forbes Macbean, Gordon Highlrs., and has a son and a dau. (Plantagenct Roll, Anne of Exeter Vol., 640). 1584- Conway-Qordon, Lewis. 1857, Dec. n, 2nd Lt., Bengal Eng. 1858, Aug. 27, Lt. 1860, Public Works Dept., Bengal. 1862-8, engaged on Trigonometrical Survey. 1862, Mar. i, 2nd Asst., acting part of the time as Asst. Principal at the Thomason Civil Engineering Coll., Roorkee. 1867, Asst. Eng., Railway Dept. ; Mar. 27, Cornet, Punjab Light Horse Vols. 1870, Feb. 7, Lt. (act.) and Adj. ; Jul. i, Capt. R.E. 1871, Mar. 3, Maj., CaU cutta Lcrs., Vols. 1872, Apr. i, Examiner of guaranteed Railway accounts, Govt. of India Calcutta, rank of Controller, 2nd Class, ist grade. According to the Minutes of the Institute of Civil Engineers, vol. 122, pt. iv.) : He detected and exposed an extensive system of frauds on one of the lines over which he exercised control on behalf of the Indian Government and was placed on special duty to inspect and report on the credit and accounts of the principal guaranteed railways. In 1874, Captain Conway-Gordon reverted to the constructive branch as Superintending Engineer in the Indus Valley (now North Western) State railway. His energy while super- GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 391 intending the works was untiring, and it is on record that he jumped from the bridge over the Sutlej whilst that river was in flood and saved the life of the Contractor's agent who had fallen from the open girders and in falling had struck his head against the pier, rendering him in- sensible. 1877, Oct. i, Maj. 1881, appointed manager of the Indus Valley State Rail- way, and was specially commended for his services in connection with the arrangements for the transport of troops returning from Southern Afghanistan. 1882, went to Simla as Deputy Sec. to the Public Works Depart, and Ac- countant General. 1885, Jun. i, Comdt, offg., E. Bengal State Ry. Vols. 1886, Aug. 12, Lt. Col., R.E. 1887, Director Gen. of Railways. 1890, Aug. 12, Bt. Col. 1892, May 23, ret. (E.I. Reg., I.A.L. and A.L., 1857-95; Minutes of the Inst. Civil Engineers, vol. 122, Session 1894-5, pt. iv.). Fifth son of William, 1586; b. 1838, Sep. 12, at Southampton, bap. 1839, Feb. 6, at All Saints Church, Southampton ; educated by private tuition and at the classes of Messrs. Wynne and Brackenbury, Wimbledon ; nominated for H.E.I.C.S. by Col. Sykes on recommendation of his mother, and entered Addiscombe, 1856, passing out first with the regulation sword for exemplary conduct, the Pollock Gold Medal for distinguished proficiency, and prizes for mathematics, fortification, military surveying, civil drawing and Hindustani ; m. 1864, Sep. i, at St. Margaret's, Westminster (G.M., N.S., vol. 17, p. 514), Mary Grace (b. 1843, Jul. 18), dau. of Joseph Cubitt, C.E. (1811-72), a member of the well-known family of London builders, and had Launcelot, b. 1865, Dec, 28, bap. 1866, Feb. 7, at Roorkee ; Gwynnedd, 1852 ; and Vera, b. 1874, Aug. 21. While at Madras he had seriously taken up the subject of double boats, and his "Black Deuce" was well known in these waters. He made several cruises there in a "Catamaran," being constantly capsized in the surf, through which as a strong swimmer he easily made his way to shore, but he lost his life in boating when he came home, for he was run down and drowned in a fog off Littlehampton, 1895, Jun. 25, on returning to Rochester in his yacht the " Scotia," by the steamer " Penzance," which struck the yacht on the port bow, the occupants jumping over the stern ; the capt, a good swimmer, was rescued without any difficulty, the steward sank almost immediately. Conway-Gordon was some fifteen minutes in the water; owing to the density of the fog, the steamer's crew had some difficulty in getting him on board, and he was then so greatly exhausted that every effort made to restore him was in vain. The yacht did not sink for some time, and had the occupants only stuck to it, they would undoubtedly have been saved. The steamer, bound for Cardiff, conveyed Conway-Gordon there, where a brother resided (/ O. Rec.). 392 HOUSE OF GORDON. 1585- Conway-Qordon, Lewis. 1881, Sep. i, Lt., Roy. Mar. Art. 1892, Feb. 6, Capt. 1894, passed final examination, Staff Coll. 1896, Aug. 29 1903, Jan. 27, Inst. in Mil. Topography, Roy Mil. Coll. 1899, Aug, 10, Maj. 1903, Jan. 28 Aug. 28, Comdr., Cadets Coy., Roy. Mil. Coll. 1904, Oct. i, Prof., Roy. Nav. Coll. 1906, Aug. 10, Bt. Lt. Col. (A.L., 1881-1912). Third son of Francis Ingram, 1680; b. 1863, Oct. 27; m. his second cousin, Amy Delia, dau. of Rev. Frederick Mayne, vicar of Bearstead, Kent. 1586- Conway-Qordon, William. 1816, May 6, Ens., European Reg., H.E.I.C.S. (Bengal). 1818, Aug. i, Lt, 2?th N.I. 1820, Nov. 6, Adj., left Wing, 2nd Batn., previously Adj. (act.). 1822, Jan. Jun., serving at Cuttack ; Jun. 26 Nov. i, served with 7th N.I., ist Batn. 1824, Oct. 2, Inter, and Cjr. Mr., 53rd N.I. 1825, Sep., leave on s.c. for four months. 1827, Apr. 27, accompanied his reg. to Bareilly, previously Dep. Post Master, Kurnaul ; Jul. 25, exchanged appts. of Inter, and Qr. Mr. for that of Adj. ; Dec. 10, Station Staff Off. (act.), Bareilly. 1830, Feb. 12, Capt. 1831, Dec., granted furlough to Europe on s.c. 1836, Oct. n, returned to Madras, on the staff of Sir P. Maitland, Comdr.-in-Chief, Madras, A.D.C. 1837, Jul., sent to England on s.c. 1839, Jun. 12, solicited employment in recruiting estab- lishment. 1840, Jan. 8, ret. in England (E.I. Reg., 1817-40). Son of "William and Catherine Conway, of Brompton Row;" b. 1798, Apr. 22, at Richmond, bap. Oct. 7, at St. Mary Abbott's Kensington ; educated at Wandsworth; nominated for H.E.I.C.S. by Sir Hugh Inglis, bart., on recommendation of Alexander Brodie, 14 South Audley Street, his guardian being Charles Noble, 8 Old Burlington Street ; assumed by Royal Licence the name of Gordon, 1839, Aug. 13 (L.G., Aug. 13), and matriculated arms at the Lyon Office, 1846, Apr. 20, as " son of the deceased Right Hon. Lord William Gordon," 1401 (Balfour Paul's Ordinary of Arms, 1499, 2795, 3528, 3582), from whose widow (nee the Hon. Frances Ingram, 1760-1841) he got the estate of Lynwode Manor, Lincoln ; m. Louise, dau. of Brig. Gen. Jacob Vanrenen, H.E.I.C.S. and had five sons, Charles Vanrenen, 1578i Francis Inyram, 1580, Lewis, 1584, William George, 1587, and Woodford, 1588; d. 1882, Jun. 30, his personal estate exceeding 24,000 (Times, 1882, Sep. 8). A pedigree of the family is given in Burke's Landed Gentry, 1906. 1587- Conway-Qordon, William George. 1849, Jan. 9, Ens., gist Highlrs. 1850, Dec. 30, Lt. 1854, May 12, Capt. (Hart's A. L., 1849-58) ; served in the Kaffir war and in the Ionian Islands (G. L. Goff's gist Argyllsh. Highlrs., 335-6). Eldest son of William, 1586 ; ' 1857, Apr., Jane Millar, dau. of J. Dickson, Berwick on Tweed; d. s.p. 1858, Sep. 27, at "Waterloo Villa, GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 393 Hants" (G.Af., N.S., vol. 5, p. 339) of consumption, contracted while on foreign service. His widow received pension of $o from 1859, May ir, then living at South Bank, Batheaston, Bath (W.O. Letters Compass. Fund, P.R.O.). 1588-9- Conway-Gordon, Woodford. 1854, Mid., R.N., "Austral- asian " transport. Fourth son of William, 1586; d. 1854, Oct. 10, of cholera while serving at Balaclava, aged 18 (Burke's Commoners). 1590- Duff-Gordon, Thomas. 1803, entered R.N. Served on " Mars " at Trafalgar; afterwards in "Ajax" which was burnt off Tenedos, many lives being lost. 1809, Jul. 17, Capt., Banffsh. Mil. (L.G., 1456). 1810, Mar. 31, Lt. Col. (ibid., 861). 1812, Jun. 30 1855, Lt. Col. loth (Inverness, Banff, Elgin and Nairn) Mil. (List of Offs. Mil., 1817, p. 87, 1850, p. 113). Son of Lachlan Duff-Gordon (d. 1808), who was the son of John Duff of Culbin, and Helen (d. 1743), dau. of Sir James Gordon, ist bart., of Park, (d. 1727), and aunt of Sir John James, 1046; b. 1790, Mar. 14 ; assumed the name of Gordon in 1804 or 1808; D.L., Banffsh. 1809; in. 1814, Nov. 22, Joana Maria (d. 1872, Aug. 12, at Banff, aged 79), eldest dau. of David McDowall Grant, of Arndilly (S.M.), and had, with six daus., Alexander Duff, 223a, David McDowall, 407, and Lachlan Duff, 1541. D. 1855, Dec. 4, at Fort George of smallpox (G.M., N.S., vol. 45, p. 208). 1591- Evans-Gordon, Alexander. 1865, Apr. 18, Ens., i2th Ft. 1869, Apr. 2, Lt. ; May 20, Lt., Bengal S.C. 1872, May, served in the Bengal non-regulation commission as Asst. Comr. 1875, Dec., Dep. Comr., offg., on special duty with the Maharajah of Johore. 1876, Mar., Cantonment Magistrate and Small Cause Court Judge, Dum-Dum. 1877, Apr. 18, Capt., Bengal S.C. ; Jun., tutor to the Maharajah of Durbhunga. 1880, Jan. i, on special duty in Calcutta ; Nov., on special duty in the foreign dept. 1883, Dec., on deputation to Cooch Behar. 1885, Apr. 18, Maj., I. S.C. 1887, Mar., Dep. Comr. 1890, Apr., 2nd grade. 1891, Apr. i8,Lt. Col., I. S.C. 1900, Jul. 31, u.s.l. 1906, Jun. 28, ret. (A.L., and I.A.L., 1865-1906, Jul.). Second son of Charles Samuel Spalding, 1593; b. 1845, Jul. 31 ; educated at Cheltenham and Sandhurst; m. 1881, May 5, at St. Paul's Cathedral, Calcutta, Helen Frances (b. 1857), dau. of Richard Garth, and has Kenmure Alick Garth, 1595 ; Helene Madeline, b. 1887, Feb. 17, bap. Mar. 15 at Cooch Behar, m. 1908, Feb. 17, at St. James's, Baroda Camp, Arnold (b. 1883), fifth son of Sir Alexander Henderson, ist bart., of Buscot Park, Berks, and has issue ; Gwen Marion (b. 1889), May 8, bap. Aug. 28 at St. Paul's Cathedral, ODD 394 HOUSE OF GORDON. Calcutta; Jean; and Joan Alison, b. 1891, Dec. 31, bap. 1892, Mar. 25, at St. Paul's, Ranchi. 1592- Evans-Qordon, Charles. 1874, Jun. 13, Sub. Lt, unatt. and 4th Ft. 1875, Aug. 28, Lt., Berks. Reg. 1881, Apr. 16, Capt. 1882, served in Egyptian expedition, present at surrender of Kafr Dowar (Medal, Bronze Star). 1884-5, served in Soudan, in Nile and Suakin expedition on Transport duty, present in operations at and destruction of Tamai (two clasps). 1885-6, served in Soudan frontier field force, present at action- of Giniss. 1889, Jan. 23, Maj. 1891, Hazara expedition. 1899, Jan. 24, Lt. Col.; Oct. 1900, Sep. 28, served in S. African war in comd. of 2nd Batn. in Cape Colony, S. of Orange River, 1899-1900, operations in Orange Free State, Apr. May, in Orange River Colony, May Jul., in Transvaal E. of Pretoria, Jul. Sep., in Transvaal W. of Pretoria, Jul. Aug., including action of Zilikats Nek (Queen's Medal, three clasps); Aug. 29, h.p. Reserve of Offs. 1902, Sep. 17, ret. pay (A.L., 1875 1911). Fourth son of Charles Samuel Spalding, 1593; b. 1855, Jun. 28, at Rochester. 1593- Evans-Qordon, Charles Samuel Spalding. 1832, Oct. 12, Ens., 76th Lt. 1836, Jun. 3, Lt. 1842, Dec. 20, Capt. 1854, Jun. 20, Maj. 1859, exchanged to 23rd Lt. 1860, Apr. i, Lt. Col., h.p. 1870, Aug. 15, Govr. and Comdr., Netley Hosp. 1877, Oct. i, Col. ; Dec. 19, Maj. Gen., hon. rank, ret. h.p. (A.L., 1833-1902). Eldest son of Col. George Evans, of Brockley, Suffolk; who m. Frances Emma Valentina Spalding (1790-1847), who wasthedau. of Samuel Spalding, M.D., Devizes; who was the son of Alexander Spalding, of Holm, Kirkcud- bright, and his wife Jean, dau. of Alexander Gordon of Shirmers, a cadet of Lochinvar. Mrs. Frances Evans and her husband assumed the name of Gor- don, 1846, Feb. 6 (Bulloch's Name of Gordon, 26). Her son Charles, b. 1813, Sep. 19, at Newcastle, was educated at Cheltenham ; m. 1841, Jul. 14, at Inverness, Kate (1826-58), dau. of Rev. Alexander Rose, D.D., Inverness, and had five sons, and two daus. including Alexander, 1591, Charles, 1592, and Sir William Eden, 1596; d. 1901, Jan. 18. 1594- Evans-Qordon, Henry Andrew Qrant. 1837, Dec. i, Ens., 76th Lt. 1839, Nov. 9, Lt. 1841, exchanged to 22nd Lt. 1843, Mar. 24, served at battle of Dubba, severely wounded (A.L., 1838-46). Second son of Col. George Evans, of Brockley, Suffolk (who assumed the name of Gordon in 1846); b. 1818, Aug. 23, at Newcastle; m. 1859, Sarah Hunter (d. 1864), widow of John Cookson, of Whitehill Park, Durham, and assumed name of Cookson, but resumed name of Evans, 1865, Mar. 23. GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 395 Succeeded as heir his uncle George Grant, Liverpool, in 1862. Brother of Charles Samuel Spalding, 1593- 1595- Evans-Gordon, Kenmure Alick Garth. 1906, Jan. 24, 2nd Lt., unatt. 1908, Apr. 24, Lt., Indian Army (A.L., 1906-11). Son of Alexander, 1591 ; b. 1885, Aug. 20. 1596- Evans-Gordon, Sir William Eden. 1876, Jul. 15, Sub. Lt., un- att. 1877, Jan. 15, Lt., 67th Ft.; Jul. 3, Lt., Madras S.C. 1881, Nov. 5 1883, Dec., A.D.C. (extra) to Govr., Madras. 1883, served under Foreign Dept. with Central India Horse ; appt. boundary settlement Off. ; Asst ; in charge of Banswara and Pertabgarh ; Attache of the Dept. ; subsequently translator of foreign European languages, chiefly French and German ; placed in charge of frontier branch of the Dept., had arrangement of documents from Afghan Boundary Commission, Asst. Secy, during greater part of Lord Dufferin's tenure (1884-88), accompanied him on all his tours, translating at most of his interviews with Indian chiefs ; prominently connected with nego- tiations for the surrender of Ayoub Khan, when he tried to cross from Persia into Afghan territory, taking charge of him on his arrival in India, escorted him and his entourage from Karachi to Rawalpindi. 1887, J u '- J S) Capt., I. S.C. During his Indian furloughs he travelled in all parts of the East, and penetrated some distance into Thibet, in 1891. He accomplished a remark- able ride from Lah to Srinagar, 250 miles, in 33 hours ; crossed three passes of the Himalayas, 13,500 ft., and covered the distance, 152 miles, in 37 hours (Times, 1891, Nov. n). 1896, Jul. 15, Maj. ; in this year he was connected with the deposition of the Maharaja of Jhallawar, for which he was criticised in Parliament, though the Secretary of State had no difficulty in showing that the Political Agent had acted with discretion and tolerance. The Times of India Illustrated Weekly (1906, Sep. 5) says that in Kashmir, at Ladakh, and in attendance on the Gaekwar in Europe, he "won the trust and esteem of all the chiefs and magistrates with whom he was brought into relation" (Parliamentary Debates, vol. 43, 277-92). 1897, May 13, ret. full pay. 1900, Feb. 17, Reserve of Offs., Legion of Honour, 4th Class (A.L., 1876- 1911). Fifth and youngest son of Charles Samuel Spalding, 1593 ', b. 1857, Aug. 8, at Chatham ; educated at Cheltenham and Sandhurst ; 1900-7, Conservative M.P. for Stepney (which he unsuccessfully contested in 1897); member of the Royal Commission on Alien Immigration and wrote The Alien Immigrant (1903, 8vo, p. 323); knight bachelor, 1895, Dec. 18; m. 1892, Feb. 3, Julia Charlotte Sophia, 2nd dau. of Keith Stewart Mackenzie, of Seaforth, and widow of the gth Marquis of Tweeddale (1824-78) and of Sir John Rose, ist bart., of Montreal (1820-88). 396 HOUSE OF GORDON. 1597- Fellowes-Qordon, Arthur William. 1882, Jun. 2, Lt., Aberdeen- sh. Mil. (Col. Thomas Innes's Aberdeenshire Militia). Younger son of William Abdy, 1600; a stockbroker; applied 1906, May 12, for a patent for improvements relating to electric fuses for firing guns (Specification 11,177); in. 1887, Jul. 16, at All Saints, Ennismore Gardens, London, Mary Beatrice, elder dau. of John Green, 44 Prince's Gate, London ; she divorced him 1904, Nov. u (Daily Tel.), m. 1906, Apr. 5, at St. Paul's, Onslow Square, Col. Alexander Keith Wyllie, C.B., and d. 1912, Jun. 29. 1598 Fellowes-Qordon, Frederick Charles. 1909, May, Cadet, R.N. Second son of Harry, 1599 ; educated by Mr. Le Maitre, St. Andrews. 1599. Fellowes-Qordon, Harry. 1876, Oct. 28, Lt., ?6th Ft. 1877, Oct. 28, Lt. 1883, Feb. 14, res. (A.L., 1877-83). 1895, Au &- 2I > Ca P l -> Gor- don Highlrs., 3rd Batn. 1902, Jul. 7, ret. (A.L., 1895-1902). Elder son of William Abdy, 1600 ; b. 1858, Oct. 16, D.L., Aberdeensh. 1889, Dec. (L.G., pt. 6, p. 7553) ; in. 1882, Millicent, dau. of Fitzgerald Blood, of Ballykilty, Co. Clare, and has Frederick Charles, 1598, Harry Abdy, 1599a, and two daus. Brother of Arthur William, 1597- 1599a. Fellowes Gordon, Harry Abdy. 1901, Lt., 3rd Leicester Reg.; served a year in South Africa. 1902, Oct. 16, entertained on his return at a tenantry At Home at Clatt (Aberdeen Free Pi-ess, Oct. 17). Elder son of Harry, 1599 ; b. 1883, Dec. 10. 1600- Fellowes-Qordon, William Abdy. 1827, Mar., Vol., first class, R.N., " Dartmouth," served at Navarino. 1828-30, studied at Roy. Nav. Coll. 1830, May 15, Vol. and Mid., " Galatea," " Rattlesnake," " Edinburgh," Channel, S. American and Mediterranean Stations. 1834, May 24, passed as Lt. ; Mate, " Malabar," "Thalia," " Trinculo," " Pembroke," " Vanguard," served off coasts of Africa and Portugal and in Mediterranean. 1840, Apr. 27, Lt., for rank, "Victor," "Magnificent," "Comus," "Magnificent," "Win- chester," " Camperdown," " Superb," and " Persian," W. Indian, Home and N. American Stations. 1845, Jan. i, ist Lt., "Persian" (O'Byrne's Nav. Biog. Die.). 1850, Oct. n, Comdr. 1856, Jan 9, Capt. 1874, Jan. 19, R. Adm. (N.L., 1840-78). Only son of Rear Admiral Sir Thomas Fellowes, 1778-1853 (D.N.B.); b. 1815, Feb. ii ; m. 1857, Hannah (d. 1897 Sep. 2), only child of Harry, of Knockespock, 628 ; took the additional name of Gordon on her succeeding to Knockespock, 1876 Jul. 29 ; had Arthur William, 1597. and Harry, 1599, and two daus. ; d. 1878, Apr., at Malta (Times, Apr. 5). 1601- Forbes-Gordon, Arthur Dalrymple. 1895, Dec. 7, 2nd Lt., 2oth Hrs. 1896, Jun. 17, 2nd Lt, Queen's Own Cameron Highlrs. (L.G., Pt- 3> P- 3S r 4); Nov. 18, res. com. (ibid., pt. 6, p. 6274; A.L., 1896-7). GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 397 Eldest son of Arthur Newton, 1602; b. 1873, Aug. 21, at 16 Rutland Square, Edinburgh ; owns the estate of Langlee, Roxburgh ; m. 1902, Jan. i, Dorothy lone Helen, dau. of Frederick Morton Eden, grandson of Sir Frederick Morton Eden (1766-1809), and bart, of Maryland. 1602. Forbes-Gordon, Arthur Newton. 1863, May 12, Ens., 79th Cameron Highlrs. 1867, Jan. n, Lt. 1876, Jul. 26 1878, Jul. 13, Adj. 1878, Jul. 13, Capt. 1879, Mar. 15, ret. with gratuity (A.L., 1864-80). 1881, Jun. 8, Maj., 4th Aberdeensh. Vols. (L.G., pt. 3, p. 2907). Military Member, Aberdeenshire Territorial Association. Son of Arthur Forbes-Gordon, W.S. (1806-73), wno was a grandson of Sir Arthur-Forbes, 4th bart. of Craigievar, and who assumed the additional name of Gordon in 1857, on succeeding to Rayne under the entail of his deceased cousin, John Gordon, of Avochie and Rayne; b. 1844, Jan. 22; D.L., Aberdeenshire, 1893, Sep. 12 (L.G., pt. 5, p. 5221); in. (i), 1872, Oct. 23, Christian, (d. 1873), dau. ot James Dalrymple, of Langlee, Roxburgh, and had Arthur Dalrymple, 1601 ; ' (2) 1876, Apr. 17, Adeline (d. 1879), dau. of Philip Jocelyn Newton, of Dunleckney, Co. Carlow, and had Alastair Hugh ; m. (3) 1881, Apr., and Penelope youngest dau. of Major Napier Turner Christie, has three daus., all of whom are in the succession for the Barony of Sempill, as recorded in Burke's Peerage, 1912. 1603. Forbes-Gordon, Benjamin. 1779, Aug. 22, Lt., 73rd Ft. 1783, reg. reduced. 1787, Lt., 75th Ft. 1788-1811, served in India under Lord Cornwallis, to whom he was A.D.C., Sir Ralph Abercromby, Gen. Stuart, Gen. Hartley and Gen. Harris. 1791, Sep. i, Capt. 1792, Feb. 6, comd. the Grenadiers of his reg. at the storming of Seringapatam, one of the Prize Agents there, and afterwards comd. provinces of Malabar and Canara. 1793, comd. Light Inf. of his reg. at capture of fortress of Mahe, Malabar Coast, Prize Agent for this capture. 1795, Mar. 12, Maj. 1800, Jan. i, Bt. Lt. Col. 1801, Sep. 7, Maj., 77th Ft. 1802, Jun. 17, Maj., 8oth Ft. 1805, Apr. 14, Lt. Col. 1810, Jul. 25, Bt. Col., served for some time on the Irish Staff. 1813, Jun. 4, Maj. Gen. 1825, May 27, Lt. Gen. One of the five Field Offs. who presented Sir David Baird with a sword of honour ; one of the 21 Offs. receiving reward pensions for distinguished services (A.L., 1780-1840; Annual Reg., 1841). Son of William Forbes, of Balbithan (d. 1815), who was the nephew of Benjamin, 280', b. 1768, in London ; assumed the additional name of Gordon, 1816, Nov. 30 (L.G., p. 2478) ; inherited the estate of Balbithan in 1822 from his grand uncle, Benjamin, 280, whose entail he tried to set aside, and on temporarily managing to do so dropped the name of Gordon, which he resumed i HOUSE OF GORDON. 1836, Aug. 26 (L.G., p. 1654), on the entail being found valid; m. 1800, on his way to India, Eliza Turner, by whom he had four daus. ; d. 1840, Aug. 1 8, at his Chateau at Baigneres de Bigorre, near Paris (Aberdeen your.), the estate passing to his cousin Benjamin Abernethie (1782-1864), who adopted the name of Gordon (Temple's Fennartyn, 350), and after whose death the estate was sold. 1604- Johnstone-Qordon, Charles Kinnaird. 1821, May 7, Mid., H.E.I.C.S., "Marquis of Wellington". 1823, 6th Off. 1825, sth Off., "Hythe". 1827, 4th Off. 1829, 3rd Off. 1831, 2nd Off. 1833, Comdr., " Castle Huntly ". 1834, Jun. 24, left the service ; " if the company had gone on trading it was my intention to continue to follow maritime profession in that service " (I.O. Rec.). Fifth son of James Raymond Johnstone, of Alva, Stirlingsh. (d. 1830), and Mary Elizabeth, 3rd clau. of Montague Cholmeley, of Easton, near Grantham, Lincolnsh. ; brother of Elizabeth Johnstone (d. 1851), who m. James Gordon of Craig (d. 1852); b. 1806, Sep. 25, at Alva; m. 1837, Mar. 1 6, Elizabeth Shepherd (d. 1869, Jan. 20, from a burning accident at Pau), dau. of Francis, 443, and first cousin of his brother-in-law, the laird of Craig; adopted the additional name of Gordon with his wife, on her succeeding to Craig in 1857 ; had a son and four daus., including Elizabeth Isabel!, m. (r) 1857, Hugh Scott, of Gala (who divorced her 1877), and is now the Baroness de Roissard Gordon ; d. 1869, Jan. 2, aged 63, at Pau (Burke's Landed Gentry, i8cS6, i. 1004; Wimberley's Gordons of Craig, 43). 1605- McHaffie-Gordon, George William. 1868, Dec. 8, Lt, Ayr. Mil. (Hart's A.L., 1869). Only son of John McHaffie and Elizabeth, dau. of John Russell, and gd.son of George McHaffie, of Corsemalzie, Wigtonsh., whom he succeeded in 1858, and Isabella, dau. of Rev. William Gordon (1744-90), minister of Anwoth, who was son of James Gordon, of Balmeg ; b. 1850; m. 1874, Margaret Jessie, dau. of Patrick Dewar, Dingwall, and has issue ; assumed name of Gordon in 1886 (Bulloch's Name of Gordon, 31-2). 1606. Matchett-Gordon, William. 1812, Nov. 25, Capt., W. Suffolk Mil. (L.G., 1378). Of Pulham, Norfolk; m. 1824, Jun. 15, at Walcot Ch., Bath, Mary, dau. of George, 505, niece and sole heir of Hugh Mackay, 672; assumed under Royal Licence the name of Gordon 1837, Nov. 29 (G.M., vol. 94, pt. 2, p. 80; Bulloch's Name of Gordon, 15). 1607- Pirie-Gordon, Edward. 1878, Jun. 5, 2nd Lt., Supy., Kent Art. Vols. (L.G., pt. 4, p. 3421). 1879, Jul. 26, Lt. (ibid., pt. 5, p. 4649). 1885, Aug. 5, res. com. (ibid., pt. 4, p. 3603; A.L., 1880-5). GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 399 Only surviving son of Patrick Pirie (1806-86), who assumed name of Gordon in 1856 on succeeding to Buthlaw, which he did through his mother Ann Logic (dau. of Jean Gordon, wife of Francis Logic, of Middlefield, and grand dau. of Charles Gordon, of Buthlaw, d. 1752, and aunt of Thomas, 1338, whose son got the estate of Cairness) ; b. 1853, Jul. 7 ; entered Harrow, 1868 ; m. 1880, Jul. 7, Louise, 2nd dau. and co-heiress, of Rev. William Handley, rector of Winthorpe, and has an only child Charles Harry Clinton, b. 1883, Feb. 12, who wrote an essay on Innocent the Great, 1907, and m. 1910, Mabel Alicia, dau. of George E. Buckle, editor of the Times (Burke's Landed Gentry). Brother of Michell Duncan Pirie-Gordon, 1607a. 1607a. Pirie-Gordon, Michell Duncan. 1861, Feb. 8, Cornet, 2nd Dgn. Gds. (Hart's A.L., 1861-4). Second son of Patrick Pirie (1806-86), who assumed the name of Gordon in 1856 on succeeding to the estate of Buthlaw, and Anne, only dau. of John Michell, of Forcett Park, Darlington, and Glassel, Aberdeensh. ; d. num., 1863, Sep. 15, of diphtheria, bur. at Cawnpore. Brother of Edward Pirie- Gordon, 1607- 1608- Shirrefs-Qordon, James Francis Gordon. 1858, Aug. 6, Ens., H.E.I.C.S. (Madras), 25th N.I. 1860, Jul. 19, Lt. ^63, res. (E.I. Reg., 1859-63)- Son of Col. Alexander Shirrefs, H.E.I.C.S. (Madras), of Torryburn, Kin- tore, who m. 1831, Apr. 9, at St. George's Church, Madras, Mary Agnes Rist, andgd. son of Alexander Shirrefs, advocate, Aberdeen (1760-1823), who in. 1796, Ann (1774-1832), dau. of Francis, 441; b. 1840, Jun. 7, at Jaulnah, bap. Sep. 26, succeeded to Craig, 1863, May 5, educated at West End Academy, Aber- deen ; nominated for H.E.I.C.S. by Ross D. Mangles on recommendation of Sir John Pattison ; m. Barbara Shirrefs Smith (1840-92), the adopted dau. of Miss Shirrie L. Shirrefs (1798-1872), who was the youngest dau. of George Lumsden Shirrefs, of Blairmormond and Knowsie, Buchan (1749-1830), whose name was originally Barclay, being the son of Thomas Barclay, farmer, Letterbeg, Strachan (J. A. Henderson Aberdeensh. Epitaphs, i. 63); Mrs. Shirrefs-Gordon got Blairmormond and Knowsie in fee from Miss Shirrie Shirrefs, who entailed it on a younger son, 1610 ; had six sons and eight daus., including James Gordon, 1609, and John Lumsden, 1610; d. 1893, Jun. 26, suddenly at Melrose Villa, The Park, Cheltenham (Inscription in Auchindoir Churchyard ; Wimberley's Gordons of Craig, 44). 1609- Shirrefs-Gordon, James Gordon. 1883, Jun. 4, Lt., Gordon Highlrs., 3rd Batn. (Hart's A. L., 1884-6). Second son of James Francis Gordon, 1608; b. 1865, Aug. 29, at Craig Castle; d. unm. there, 1886, Oct. 21 (Inscription in Auchindoir Church). 400 HOUSE OF GORDON. 1610- Shirreis-Qordon, John Lumsden. 1885, Dec. 9. Lt, ist Aber- deensh. Art. Vols. (L.G., pt. 6, p. 5938). 1886, Mar. 6, res. com. (ibid., pt. 2, p. 1086) ; Mar. 18, enrolled as a Gunner, No. 7 Coy. 1887, Jan. 4, dis- charged. Third son of James Francis Gordon, 1608; b. 1867, Dec. 16, at Turner- hall House, Ellon ; bap. 1868, Jan. 25, at Knowsie ; educated at Aberdeen Grammar School, 1881-3; trained in the office of Walker and Beattie, land surveyors, Aberdeen. 1891, succeeded his mother ,in Blairmormond and Knowsie, which had been left to her by Miss Shirrie L. Shirrefs (1798-1872), adopting the name of Lumsden-Shirrefs-Gordon ; estate sold, 1898, Aug., to William Macconachie, shipowner and fishcurer, Fraserburgh (J. A. Henderson's Aberdeeiish. Epitaphs, i. 63; Pratt's Buchan, 1901, p. 245). 1611- Smith-Gordon, Sir Lionel Eldred, 2nd bart. 1850, Nov. 22, Ens., 7ist Ft. 1853, Oct. 28, Lt. 1855, served in the Crimea, being in the trenches at the siege of Sebastopol and in the expedition to Kertch (Medal). 1857, Jul. 31, Capt. ; served in the Indian Mutiny. 1859, ret. by sale of com. Son of Gen. Sir Lionel Smith, ist bart., and Isabella Curwen, youngest dau. of Eldred Curwen Pottinger, and sister of John Crawford, 1022 (cf. 797) ; b. 1833, Apr. 2; succeeded 1842, Jan. 2; in. 1854, Apr. 12, his cousin Fanny, dau. of T. Pottinger, Mount Pottinger, Co. Down, and had an only son Lionel E. P., b. 1857, Mar, 21.; assumed the name of Gordon by Royal licence, 1868, Feb. 5; d. 1905, Dec. i, at Richmond House, Caterham Valley, Surrey, aged 72, leaving 28,693 (Times, 1906, Jan.). 1612- Wolrige-Qordon, Henry Gordon. 1881, May 4, 2nd Lt., Ayr and Wigtown Mil. (L.G., pt. 3, p 2118); Jul. i, Lt. 1885, May 6, Lt., Cameron Highlrs. 1885-6, served in the Soudan, with frontier field force, present at actions of Kosheh and Giniss (Medal, Bronze Star). 1893, Sep. 7, Capt. 1895, Apr. 6 1900, Apr. 5, Adj., 2nd (Angus) Vol. Batn., Black Watch, Roy. Highlrs. 1902, Apr. 3, Maj., Reserve of Offs. 1904, Dec. 7, ret. (A.L., 1881-1911). Fourth son of Henry Perkins, 1613; b. 1863, Jan. i ; entered Eton, 1877, m. 1895, May 9, at the Scottish Church of St. Columba, Pont Street, London, Lady Florence Agnes Adelaide Hay, younger dau. of the igth Earl of Erroll (Times, 1895, May 10), and lives at Howey Hall, Llandrindod Wells, Radnor. 1613- Wolrige-Gordon, Henry Perkins. 1864, Oct. n, Capt., 6th Aberdeensh. Vols. (L.G., pt. 7, p. 4950). 1891, Jul. 24, Maj., 2nd Administra- tive Batn., retaining com. as Capt. in 6th (ibid., pt. 4, p. 3418). 1873, Jun. 14, Lt. Col., 2nd Batn. ; Jul. 30, res. Capt.'s com. (ibid., pt. 3, p. 2835, pt. 4, p. 3546). 1895, Aug. 3, Hon. Col. (A.L., 1865-1906). GORDONS UNDER ARMS. 4 2n d Lt., iosth Ft. ; Mar. 22, exchanged to g3rd Argyll and Sutherland Highlrs. 1881, Jul. i, Lt. 1886, Jan. 12 1891, Jan. u, Adj. 1888, Feb. 21, Capt. 1892, Apr. 21 1897, Apr. 20, Adj., sth Vol. Batn. 1897-8, served on N.W. frontier of India (Medal and clasp). 1898, Jul. 23, Maj. 1899-1902, served in S. African war, advance on Kimberley, including actions at Modder River, 1900, Feb. May, Paardeberg, Feb. 17-26, Poplar Grove, and Dreifontein, in Orange River Colony, May-Nov. 29 (Bt. Lt. Col.), in Transvaal E. and W. of Pretoria Jul. -Nov., including action at Zilikat's Nek, Nov. 30 1902, May 31, in Cape Colony, 1902, May, Comdt. at Piennar's Poort and at Balmoral (Despatches L.G., 1901, May 7, Sep. 10, Bt. of Lt. Col., Queen's Medal, four clasps, King's Medal, two clasps). 1906, Mar. 8, Bt. Col. 1907, Jul. 24, ret. (A.L., 1879- 1911). Second son of Henry Perkins, 1613, whom he succeeded in Hallhead and Esslemont, his elder brother Robert Gordon Gordon-Gilmour, 1544, having already got Craigmillar and Liberton ; b. 1859, Dec. 20; entered Eton, 1874; m. 1889, Isobel Harvey Woodhouse (kinswoman of John Gordon-Woodhouse, 1577), who d. 1911, Feb. 28, at 53 Queen's Gate, London (Times, Mar. i), leaving one son, Robert, 1615, and two daus. 1615. Wolrige-Gordon, Robert. 1911, Feb. 4, 2nd Lt., Grenadier Gds. (A.L., 1911). Only son of John, 1614 ; b. 1890, Aug. 28, inherited estate of Irnham Hall and Corby, Lincolnsh, through his mother, who was Lady of the Manor of the same (Grantham Journal, 1911, Sep. 2). EEE 4O2 HOUSE OF GORDON. 1616- Wolrige-Qordon, Walter Gordon. 1881, Mar. 23, and Lt., Highland Light Inf. Mil. (L.G., pt. 2, p. 1309). 1883, Ma y ", Lt., S. Wales Borderers ; Oct. 3, Lt., 42nd Black Watch, ist Batn. 1884, served in Egyptian expedition, present at battle of El Teb, slightly wounded (Medal and clasp, Bronze Star). 1884-5, served in the Soudan expedition, present at action of Kerkeban (two clasps). 1888, Jul. 14 1892, Jul. 13, Adj. 1890, Jun. 25, Capt. 1893-4, served in Matabeleland. 1900, Jul. 26, Maj. 1901-2, served in S. African war (Queen's Medal, five clasps). 1909, Jan. 29, ret. (A.L., 1881- 1911). Third son of Henry Perkins, 1613; b. 1861, Jan. 29; entered Eton 1877. GORDONS UNDER ARMS ON THE CONTINENT OF EUROPE. 1617- [ ] [de Gourdon], Mons. 1558, Jan., at the siege of Calais when it was retaken from England by the Duke of Guise. Sir Robert Gordon, who calls him "a French gentleman of the surname of Gordon,'" says (Earls of Sutherland, 137) that he behaved himself? valiantlie and wes the cheiff instrument of winning the toun, haveing lost one of his legs in that service. In recompence thereof, the Duke of Guys maid him governour of that toun, by King Henry the Second his commandement : which charge he keiped all the rest of his dayes. And although King Henry the Third of France did often therefter intreat and desyre him to delyver vp that toun vnto his favorite, the Duke d'Esper- non, yit for all the king's fair and lairge offers, he wold not yeild it to the Duke, bot still con- tinued governor therof vntill his death, seing he had obteyned the same as a reward for his notable service. 1569, Feb. 10, Sir Henry Morris writes to Cecil : " Lately Captain Gourdon in sight of the town of Calais had his ship taken by the English ". There is no proof that he was connected with the Scots Gordons, though, as governor of Calais, he had much to do with the English (whom he treated well), and figures frequently in our State Papers (S.P., Foreign, Elizabeth, P.R.O.). Sir Amias Paulet, Ambassador to France, and keeper of Mary Queen of Scots, writes, 1578, May 3, that " Gourdon has had so good success in the matter of the betrayal of Gravelines that some say he is proceeding to new dangerous practices, and that he will receive a round sum of money," said, by M. de Rosne in a letter to the Duke of Anjou, 1578, Jun., to be 30,000 crowns half to Gourdon and half to La Mothe, the Gov. of Gravelines. Motley (United Netherlands, 1904 ed., 11. 553, 561) calls him a "wary and experienced " commander. Cobham, writing to Walsingham, 1582, Jul. 22, says: " M. de Gourdon's only nephew and heir is slain in fight within these three days in the Pre aux Clercs, which will much grieve him " (S.P., Foreign, Eliz. : France, viz. 138) ; but Motley credits him with a nephew, who enter- tained (1588, Aug.) the Armada admiral, the Duke of Medina Sidonia, whose flagship the Portuguese galleas " Capitana," was captured, 1588, Aug. 8, by the English, though they were ousted from their booty by M. de Gourdon. (403) 404 MOUSE OF GORDON. (Motley's United Netherlands,!!. 561 ; State Papers preserved in the Archives of Simancas, iv. 387). M. de Gourdon d. 1594. 1618- [ ] Viscount of Gordon. 1568-9, assisted Louis I. de Bourbon, Prince of Conde, notably at the battle of Jarnac (1569), where Conde was defeated, captured and shot. Sir Robert Gordon says (Earls of Suther- land, p. 153): The same yeir of God, 1568, dureing the sharpnes of the wunter and some small sur- ceassing of armes betuein the protestants and the catholicks in the rest of the provinces of France, the Viscount of Gordoun, with 7000 shot and some horse, maid warr in Quercy and Gascony, especiallie against the Romane Catholicks of Tholouse. Montauban wes the Viscount of Gordoun his cheiff retreat : experience had taught him that it wes better to defend his owne province and the inhabitants therof against ther enemies, then by transporting his army into a strange province to leave his owne in prey. So he keipt the Romanists of these provinces in great subjection. 1569-70, he made the province of Quercy serve as a good retreat for the King of Navarre, the Prince of Conde, and the rest of the Protestants of France after the battle of Montcontour (ibid., p. 160). 1573, during the siege of Rochelle by the Duke of Anjou, the viscount took up arms. Sir Robert Gordon says of him and some other noblemen (ibid., p. 160): They goe to feild with the troupes, they put garison [in] Terride : they take Buzet vpon Tar, thrie leagues from Tholouse : they assure themselves of Villemur : they seize vpon many other places : they fortifie these that they held dureing all the former troubles, and they war- rand the passages. . . . The Vicount of Gordoun stayed the cours of his [" Earle of Villars, admiral! of France "], victories and maid him vnable to doe any thing worthie of fame. This first repulse which the Vicount of Gordoun gave the admirall caused in the end the rwyne of the admirall's army at the passage of Doldoun : wher the Vicount of Gordon over threw him, and killed the most pairt of his army, chasing the rest, which marched to the seige of Rochelle. There is no proof that the Count was related in any way to the Scots Gordons : indeed he is called " M. de Terride, Viscount de Gourdon," in the Memoirs of Maximilian de Bethune, Duke de Sully, 1757 (i. 67, 272). But Sir Robert Gordon was so proud, if uncertain, of a connection that he mentions the Viscount at three different places in the Earls of Sutherland (at p. 24), as " a nobleman of good qualitie and auncient blood . . . who, these manie ages, hath commanded Figeac-Cadaillac and Cagor : wher also, ther is a toun called Gordoun, which is that viscount his duelling place". He also notes (p. 161) that the "Vicount of Gordoun is at this day [1630] governor of Quercy [an ancient district now forming part of the dep. of Lot and Tarn-et- Garonne], and one of the marishalls of France ". The tradition lingered in the Scots family, for a John Gordon wrote, 1756, Aug. 7, to "My Lord" (of Kenmure ?) that he had tried to examine the Viscount's family papers, adding that "this ancient family was extinct about 30 years ago and I hear of none GORDONS UNDER ARMS CONTINENT. 405 of that name who have any pretensions to that estate, or who can show their lineal descent from that family" (Huntly Express, 1907, Apr. 19). He also says that " Gordon de Mirabell pretends to be come off the ancient family of the Gordons of Quercey, but I never heard he could show any proofs ". Mail- hoi (Dictionnaire de la Noblesse Frangaise, n. 1262) gives the family as being represented by the house of Galiot de Gourdon de Genouillac, whose founder Richard de Gourdon was captain under that Sire de Craon who flourished in 1352. (See also Pinard's Chronologie Historique-Militaire, iv. 206, 608.) 1619- [ ] Captain. 1582, Oct. 7, Audley Dannett, writing to Wal- singham, says that " of late the Scots here [Antwerp] are suspected to be mostly Spanish" (S.P., Elizabeth, Foreign, Holland, and Flanders, xvn. 31, P.R.O.): Although the common speech be that amongst them there are dcs bans et tie mauvaiscs [sic], yet since the loss of Lierre, which they think was a matter contrived by Lennox in Scot- land, they dare scarce trust them in their towns, and, as they are able, seek to weed them out of their garrisons and call them to the service abroad; as of late they have done by Captain Gordon's Company at Malines, into which two of Captain Simple's [Sempill's ?] soldiers should by cunning have intruded themselves, having direction from Simple to practice with the rest of the Company for the betraying of Malines. These two soldiers, being taken and racked at Brussels, have confessed the practice ; and thereupon are apprehended a day or two past two officers of Gordon's Company greatly to be presumed to be of the confederacy. In lieu of Gordon's Company they intend to place one other French Company there, and there are said to be entered into the Town between 400 and 500 French soldiers. 1620- [ ] "Capt. in the French Guards " (Balbithan MS.). Natural son of Sir Patrick, 1127> who was k. at Glenlivet, 1594 (ibid.). 1621- [ ] (1628 ?), Ens., Mackay's Reg., " made lieutenant to Sr Patrick MacGey, being long sick in Lowland, and having a little recovered on his journey to Trailesound [Stralsund], at Copmanhaggen in Denmark died suddainely [1628 ?] ; being a resolute, brave cavalier, and of good parts was much lamented " (Robert Munro's Expedition," part I. p. 65). 1622- [ ] 1628, "monsieur, of my colonell's company," Mackay's Reg. 1628, Jun., k. at " Trailesound " (Stralsund), Prussia, during the siege by Wallenstein (Robert Munro's Expedition, part I. p. 68 ; John Mackay's Old Scots Brigade, 67). 1623- [ ] 1642, Capt., Douglas's Reg. in France, sailed from Footdee, Aberdeen, Mar. 5 (Spalding's Trubles, n. 95, 123). Sir James Douglas (1617-45), wno was son f the ist Marquis of Douglas (Scots Peer- age, ii. 205), got a commission in 1642 to raise 2000 soldiers in Scotland "who voluntarlie wold go with him to France. Capitane Robert Keith, brother to the Erll Marshall and Capitane Gordoun of Tulloch was imployit, and raisit sum soldiouris in this countrie to that seruice." 406 HOUSE OF GORDON. Presumably William, of Tulloch, who was served heir to his paternal uncle John Gordon in 1626, and to his grandfather, Mr. Alexander Gordon, in 1637. In 1656, Alexander, of Tulloch (the Captain's son?) was served heir to his father William, of Tulloch. Gordon of Tulloch figures in a list of delinquents, 1641 (Privy Council Reg., znd series, vn. 511). 1624- [ ] i 6 5 (?) Swedish army, took a letter from his brother John, 1759, to Montrose at Gothenburg. John writes : " He hath quitted a standing companie under me to inioie [enjoy] the happenesse of being enrolled amongst your Excell. followers, for when I will request no favore, least I committ ane unpardonable sinne " (Wishart's Deeds of Montrose, 1893 ed., p. 283)- 1625- [ ] 1653, Mar. 10, Capt: "has gone to Denmark" (Letter from Bergen dated 1643, Mar. 19, in The Calendar of Clarendon Papers in the Bodleian, n. 181). 1626- [ ] I n tne service of France, is mentioned in the Chevalier de Johnstone's Memoirs (i. 63) as having joined the Jacobite army at Glasgow on or about 1745, Dec. 26. He had been left behind at Carlisle, which he told the Prince had been captured. He is stated to have been a Scot (ibid., Win- chester edition, p. 64). 1627- [ ] I 74 ( J. Nov. 26, Ens. in Marjoribanks' Reg., Scots Bri- gade in Holland, appears in a list of officers who gave their "words and honours to observe the conditions of recruiting in Scotland " ; the order however, was cancelled Nov. 28 (Scotland, Letters and Papers, P.R.O., 2nd series, bundle 34, Nos. 30, 33). 1628- [ ] 1750, Mar. 8, Ens., ist Coy. (Grenadiers), ist Batn., Mar- joribanks' Reg., Scots Brigade in Holland (Ferguson's Scots Brigade, n. 406). 1629-30- [ ] Count de Gordon. 1791, his firmness as Governor of Chambery arrested the first revolution in Sardinia (L 'Art de Verifier les Dates . depuis 1770; Paris, 1826, in. 442). 1631- [] 1811, Military Invalid, d. at Konigsberg, a few days after he had completed his n6th year (G.M., vol. 81, pt. n. p. 90). 1632. A. 1814, Jul., ist Lt. in the Dutch Navy (Note from Prof. Kramer). 1633- Sir Adam. D. on his way to the Crusade (Records of Aboyne, 356) ; the statement is strongly queried in the Scots Peerage, iv. 510. Son of Adam and nephew of Sir William, of Huntly, 1822; in. his cousin Alicia (d. 1280), dau. of Sir Thomas Gordon, and had Adam, who was k. at Dunbar, 1296, Jul. 28 (Records of Aboyne, 357). GORDONS UNDER ARMS CONTINENT. 407 1634- Adam. 1625, Jun. 8, signed a bond in 1050 French crowns, as "ane of the number," of Lord Enzie's company in the Scots Men-at-Arms, obliging himself to " obserue and keip the haill mustoris, dewlie preparit witht ane man and twa hors, armit at all peices witht ane caice of pistollis at sic places and tyme as the said Captain [Lord Enzie] or Commissar sail gif warrant and directioune to that effect, and also to be readie to go to France or els quhair to attend my [Enzie's] service, at all occasionis quhanso- ever I sail be requirit by my Captane, vpon 40 dayis advertisement sua to do " (Spalding Club Misc., iv. 258). Son of John, of Ardlogie, who was the son of William, V. of Gight ; brother of Nathaniel, 1116- He, being "wery drunk," was run "throw the bodie by one Achterfoall [in the streets of Paris in 1636, Jul.] . . . My Lord [Gordon] wes wery cairfull of him " (Familie of Innes, 224 ; House of Gordon, i. (214)). 1636- Adam. 1626, Oct., Capt., Mackay's Reg. (John Mackay's Old Scots Brigade, 205). 1633, Robert Monro (Expedition, pt. n. p. 178) says: " My brother was killed by the insolency of some Dutch soldiers . . . and his Lieut. Colonel, John Monro, discharging himself of the Regiment, they were reduced at Heidelberg on the Neckar to two companies under Captain Adam Gordon and Captain Nicholas Rosse ". Robert Monro marched them to Donavert, 1633, Jul. (John Mackay's Old Scots Brigade, 205). Probably the Adam, who with his brother John, "the [bastard] sones of Adam Gordoun George-sone," joined Mackay in Sutherland (Earls of Suther- land, 402). The latter Adam was apparently the son of George, in Marie (natural son of Gilbert, I. of Garty), who was k. by Lord Caithness's men in the river Helmsdale, 1587, Feb. (ibid. 187, ,193, 194, 197, 207, 282, 283, 297; Sutherland Tables, House of Gordon, n. (130), (141)). 1636- Adam. 1627, Jun. 15, Capt., apparently in the Danish service; the Privy Council of Scotland agreed to the application of Patrick Troup (" lieutenant to Captain Adam Gordoun "), who stated that he had induced Patrick Carle, in Pittochie, within the lands pertaining to Arthur, Lord Forbes, to serve in the wars under the King of Denmark ; Lord Forbes detains and withholds him and will suffer none of the said Captain's men to meddle with him, thereby frustrating his Majesty's service ; Troup therefore craved letters charging Lord Forbes to produce Carle (Privy Conn. Reg.). 1637- Adam. 1631, joined the army of Gustavus Adolphus, "with a number of resolute soldiers : he went with Collonel John Monro, of Obstell, who was then upon his second expedition into Germanic, and made Adam Gordon (being then but the age of nynteen years and six months) the first 408 HOUSE OF GORDON. Captain of his regiment. They shipped at Cromarty and sailed thence to Hamburgh with a prosperous successe. Some speciall men of note went with Captain Adam Gordon out of Southerland " (Earls of Sutherland, 450). 1634, Aug. 27, k. at the battle of Nordlingen, near Munich (where the Swedish were defeated) " teighting valiantlie amongst the midst of his enemies, who had bin overthrowne in the beginning of the day by that [Scottish] brigade wherein he fought . . . which was commanded that day by Collonel William Gun " (ibid., 471). The Earls of Sutherland goes on to say : Captain Adam Gordon was much regrated be the whole army, being killed in the flour of his youth when he hade begun to give so great testimonies of his valour, not having attained to the full age of twentie-three years. He was appointed to be lievetenant-Collonel, his warrant having bin before this time signed to that purpose. The grief was exceeding great which his friends in Scotland did conceave at the report of his death ; but their comfort was that he dyed in the bed of honour in that memorable battle, wherein many Scotsmen lost their lives, to the immortal glorie of their nation. Younger son of John, Earl of Sutherland, b. 1613, May 15. Brother of George, 475-6, and John, 833. Cousin of Alexander, 1656, and John, 832- 1638- Adam. 1631, became a soldier in France between Apr. and Nov. Came from Cults (Aberdeensh. ?) 1627, Dec. 7 1631, Apr. at Douai ; 1631, Nov. 1634, studied philosophy at Douai ; 1635, Oct. 1636, at Scots Coll., Rome; became a Jesuit and missionary in Scotland. 1652-5, Rector, Scots Coll., Rome. 1655-6, Rector at Madrid. 1665, Rector at Douai ; d. 1668, Apr. 8 (Forbes Leith's Scots Colleges, i. 22). 1639. Adam. 1634, went to Germany with Sir Hector Munro, of Foulis, in order to see Adam, 1637, " not knowing he was killed " at Nordlingen (Earls of Sutherland, 473); served after Munro's death (1635, Apr., at Hamburg) in the Swedish army under the command of Colonel Alexander Gordon, in whose reg. he got a captaincy. Then he returned to Scotland and " having levied and gathered together a companie of able and lustie men in Souther- land, he shipped with them at Unes (having obteined licence to that effect from the lords of the privie-councell), and arryved safely with his men at Gottenbury," 1635, Nov. 6 (ibid., 477, 478); Nov. n, wrote to Sir Robert Gordon, of Gordonstown, from Gothenburg " All my friends in generall was very kynd to me, yit none helped me with so much as one souldyour. I thank my friends for their kyndness, and my money is for my souldyours. But God I thank for all " (Fraser's Sutherland Book, n. 161-2). Son of John, of Kilcalmkill ; m. Ann, dau. of William Mackay, of Bighouse, and had Adam, 87, and William ; d. in Germany (Bulloch's Gordon of Inver- gordon, 5-7). 1640- Adam. 1636, "assembling a company of men, with these (be the GORDONS UNDER ARMS CONTINENT. 409 councell's tollerance) transports himself into Germany, a captain in Collonel George Leslie his regiment" (Earls of Sutherland 479) as soon as he heard of the death, 1636, Jun. 13, of Huntly, with whom he had quarrelled (Spalding's Trubles, I. 75, which calls him " Capiten," but does not state that he entered Leslie's regiment). Second son of Sir Adam, of Park, and Christian, dau. of William Gordon, V. of Gight. He gave the Privy Council a great deal of trouble before he left, especially in carrying on the vendetta against Frendraught, 1630-36, acting as " chiftane of the licht horsemen" and " chiftane of the rebellis" (Privy Council Reg. ; Spalding's Trubles, i. 48, 50, 64, 65, 66, 71). He was put out of the county by the Marquis of Huntly, but returned, 1635, Sep., and turned on the Marquis, who declared, 1636, Feb. 17, that Adam was the "cheife instrument and actour of all these rebelliounes " (Traquair House Papers, Hist. MSS. Com., gth report, append., part n. p. 261). Archbishop Spottiswoode says he was " gevin to drinke " (ibid.) ; m. " Cairnwhelp's daughter" (Balbithan MS.), probably Nicolas Gordon, who, as relict of umquhill Captain Gordon, appeared before the Strathbogie Presbytery as a papist, 1642 Sep. Paternal uncle of Sir George, 485. Cousin of Adam, 1634, Nathaniel, 1116, granduncle of Adam, 1643- 1641- Adam. 1659, Lt., Polish army, killed by a cannon ball near Marienburg, Prussia, while fighting against the Swedes (Diary of Patrick Gordon, 30; Tagebuch, i. 183). Kinsman of Patrick (" Steelhand "), 1796, who tried to recover his money from the Col. of his reg. William Gordon, a trader in Konigsberg, who acted as Adam's banker, declined to give up the money, declaring there were nearer relatives in Scotland (Tagebuch, i. 186). 1642- Adam. 1694, May, 7, Ens., Sir Charles Graham's Reg., Scots Brigade in Holland (Ferguson's Scots Brigade, i. 574). 1643- Adam. After 1713, as Capt., "dyed abroad in Holland of a decay " (Balbithan MS.). Eldest son of Adam (d. 1693), of Glenbucket, and Jean Douglas, of the Glenbervie family. 1696, imprisoned his mother for thirty days in Glenbucket Castle (as she complained to the Privy Council). 1701, got into debt, and had to dispose of the property to John Gordon, of Knockespock, father of the notorious Jacobite, General John Gordon, of Glenbucket. 1713, Oct. 19, figures, as " Adam Gordon of Inverbuckett, captain of his regiment," in an entail by Sir James Gordon of Park, as one of the heirs to Park (Park Charter Chest). He had two brothers, Ensign Alexander, and " Lifetennant Robert, who married and yet lives " (Balbithan MS.). Grd.-nephew of Adam, 1640. FFF 41 o HOUSE OF GORDON. 1644- Adolf von. 1820, Lt., igth Prussian Infantry (Statement by his father before the Royal Court of Justice at Schwetz, 1820, Jul. 6). Son of Franz von, 1705; kammerherr ; had Franz von (b. 1836, Aug. 8, at Laskowitz, and d. 1896, Nov. 17, at, Berlin); who had Franz A. Th. J. von Gordon-Coldwells, of Laskowitz, b. 1865, Oct. 14 (Wer Ist's, 1906). 1645- Adolf von. 1904, Lt. Col., Guard Cuirassiers, Prussian Army (Ranglistc der Kgl. Preussischen Armee, 1904). 1646- Alejandro. Capt., Pavia Hussars, Spain (Information from his brother Luiz). Sixth son of Luiz (d. 1827) and Petra Davila, of Grandallana ; gd.son of John David (1774-1850), of Wardhouse and Kildrummy (Bulloch's " Gordons of Wardhouse," Banffshire Field Club Trans., 1909, Feb. 12); m. Solano, sister of the inventor of the Solano target. Brother of Alvaro, 1671, Francisco, 1703, Jose, 1778, Juan, 1781. First cousin of Carlos Pedro, 288, and Joseph Maria, 1080- 1647- Alexander. 1507, Oct., Archer de la Garde, Scots Life Guards in France (Forbes-Leith's Scots Men-at-Arms, n. 92). Perhaps the same man who was an Archer du Corps, 1508, Oct. 1511, Oct. (ibid. n. 93). 1648- Alexander. 1533-38, Archer de la Garde, Scots Life Guards in France (Forbes-Leith's Scots Men-at-Arms, n. 125-131). 1649. Alexander. 1551, Jan. 1552, Jan., Archer de la Garde, Scots Life Guards in France (Forbes-Leith's Scots Men-at-Arms, n. 149, 151). 1650- Alexander. 1562, Jan. 1563, Jan., Archer du Corps, Scots Life Guards in France (Forbes-Leith's Syots Men-at-Arms, n. 164, 166). 1651- Alexander. 1567, Oct. 1569, Jan., Archer du Corps, Scots Life Guards in France (Forbes-Leith's Scots Men-at-Arms, n. 168, 169). 1652- Alexander. i579Mar. i 1581, Apr. 18, officer (minus a Christian name) on the staff of Col. William Stewart's Reg., Scots Brigade in Holland (Ferguson's Scots Brigade, I. 47). 1585, " Capitane Alexander Gordon . . . wes governor of the port of Tour-Louis, besyd Antwerp, when it wes rendered to the Duke of Parma," Gordon defending it " manfullie ... a long tyme against the Spaniards, with the losseof much of his owne blood and the lyves of many of his souldiers. Then wes he maid governor of Bergen-op-zom by Prince Maurice his excellence, and therefter maid colonell of a Scottish Regi- ment " (Earls of Sutherland, 180). Son of John, IV. of Gight ; m. " in Holland " (Balbithan MS.) Jacobee Pedralis, " of Aungadere, ane Italian gentlewoman, by \vhom he had two sones," George and John, 1746 (Earls of Sutherland, 180) ; the Balbithan MS., says his son was Alexander. K. " at the wars in Holland '' (Balbithan GORDONS UNDER ARMS CONTINENT. 411 MS.; the Earls of Sutherland, on the other hand, says (p. 180), that "in end, coming home to visite his friends in Scotland, he wes slain in Monteith by some evill willers, who had secretlie layd ane ambush for him "). Brother of George, 1709, and John, 828- 1653- Alexander. 1633, in Lord Enzie's Coy. in the Scots Men-at- Arms in France (Forbes-Leith's Scots Men-at-Arms, i. 195). 1654- Alexander. 1634, Jan. 7, Lt. Col., Russia, was commissioned by the Czar to make payments to his (German) coy. (Patrick Gordon's Tage- buch, i. 611). Joseph Robertson (Patrick Gordon's Diary, xxni.) identifies him with the " person of the same name," who appears in Sir Thomas Urquhart's Jewel (1652, Maitland Club ed., p. 245) among "those Scottish^colonels that served under the great Duke of Muscovy against the Tartar and Polonian ". 1655- Alexander. 1634, Col. in the Swedish army (Earls of Suther- land, 477-8). He may be the " Gordon Lievetennant Colonell, since a Colonell to foote of Dutch under the Crown of Sweden " who appears in a list of "Scottish officers in chief" as having served the King of Sweden in 1632 (Robert Monro's Expedition, 1637, part i. sig. O 4). A similar list is given with the name of a " Collonel Gordon " in the Spottiswoodc Misc., edited by James Maidment (n. 384). Son of John, who was the son of William (d. 1577, Aug. 6), Bishop of Aberdeen (Earls of Sutherland, 478), who was third son of Alexander, 3rd Earl of Huntly, 116- 1656. Alexander. 1637, Oct. 19, Capt., embarked at Aberdeen with a " strong company of able and resolute men for Germanic, and entered into the regiment of Collonel Alexander Cunninghame, for the -service of the croun of Sweden. They landed first in the Sound ; and from thence went to the Baltick sea. Captain Gordon took his brother John Gordon with him in that expedition, with some other young gentlemen out of Southerland, where they first shipped in the Ferric of Vnes, and from thence to Aberdeen, where they imbarked with Collonel Cuningham for Germanic " (Earls of Sutherland, 486). The embarkation seems to be the one referred to by Spalding (Trubles, i. 81), who says : About the same tyme [1637, Oct.] thair wes four schippis lying at anchor within the harberie of Abirdein, in one of whiche schippis Maior Ker and Capiten Lumsden had a number of soldiouris, hot, throw ane great speat of the water of Die, occasioned be extraordinar rayne, thir haill four schippis brak louss, for nather tow nor anker culd hald them, and wes driven out at the water mouth, vpone the nicht, throw the violens and speat of the water, and by ane south est wynd wes driven to the north schoir, quhair thir schippis wes miserablie bladit with lekis by striking on the sandis. The soldiouris sleiping cairlesslie in the bottom of the schip vpone nether wes all in swoum, throw the water [that] cam in at the hollis and lekis of 412 HOUSE OF GORDON. the schip, to thair gryte amaaement, feir and dreddour. Aluaies thay gat wp ilk man with horribill crying and schouting ; sum escaipit ; vther sum pitifullie perishit and drount. About the number of fourscoir and tuelf soldieris wes wanting, drount and gat away. Eldest son of Sir Alexander, of Navidale, who was the fifth son of Alexander, Earl of Sutherland (House of Gordon, n. (132)). K. at Edgehill (see 122), 1642, Oct. 23 (Earls of Sutherland, 486). Brother of John, 832, 1754. Cousin of Adam, 1637, George, 475-6, and John, 833- 1657- Alexander. 1638, Jun. 20, soldier in Capt. James Scott's Coy., of Hammond's Reg., Scots Brigade in Holland, captured at Fort Calloo by the Spaniards, and sent to the Fort of Lillo, where he was still a prisoner, 1639, Mar. 15 (Ferguson's Scots Brigade, i. 313, 455). He may have been the Alexander, with whom John, 1746, is credited (by the Earls of Sutherland, 180). 1658- Alexander. 1686 (?), Ens., for five years, in infantry and cavalry to King James ; served the King of France in the same capacity (his own statement, quoted in Patrick Gordon's Tagebuch, I. 645 ; in Gordon's Peter the Great, I. iv, it is stated that he entered himself after the revolution as " a cadet in one of the companies raised at the desire of King James VII. to assist in the wars he then had in Catalonia "). 1690, Jun. 5, at the siege of Namur, which capitulated to the French on this date (Tagebuch, I. 645), and at Rosa in Catalonia (see 1660), for which he was made Capt. of French infantry he served six years in France and then returned to his father in Scot- land (ibid., i. 645), where his editor (Peter the Great, i. v) says he stayed till the year 1692 or 1693 ; but he first appears in Russia in 1695, Oct. 29, when he was at Reval (Tagebuch, n. 638), and then at Great Novgorod, 1696, Dec. 31 (ibid., i. 645), applying to Patrick Gordon, 1795, for a post in the Russian army, which he got as major by 1696, Feb. 28, when he received 50 roubles from the Czar to buy cherry cloth and crimson damask, apparently for a uniform (ibid., \. 649) ; his editor tells a curious story of his advance- ment being due to Peter the Great's appreciation of the way in which he stood up for Scotland at a Russian wedding, when he " beat six men " (Peter the Great, i. v-viii). 1696, Jul. "present at the taking of Azov from the Turks and had frequent encounters with the Tartars ; the troops under his command, animated by his example and inured to a strict tho' not a severe discipline were amongst the first in the Russian army who dis- tinguished themselves in the field " (Peter the Great, i. ix ; this service is not noted in the Tagebuch). 1697, Dec. 16, Lt. Col. (Tagebuch, in. 162). 1698, Mar.-Oct., in the campaign against the Turks (ibid., in. 178, 187, 189, 190, 203, 205, 214). 1698, Oct. 8, returned to Moscow (ibid., in. 218). GORDONS UNDER ARMS CONTINENT. 41 $ 1700, in the war against Sweden had a reg. of 1200 men; the Czar "owned that his guards could not do better" than Gordon's men (Peter the Great, i. 141) ; Sep. 2, " Colonel Gordon received orders to march with all expedition to Novgorod" (ibid., i. 144). He goes on to say (ibid., pt. 145, 146, 147) : [Sep. 13] Colonel Gordon with his regiment together with a battallion of foot and four squadrons of horse crossed the river [Narva] in large boats (which the enemy, it seems, had not time to destroy), marched up before sun-set, and posted himself within a cannon shot of the town [of Narva], in the middle, as near as he could judge, betwixt the river and the town, where he immediately intrenched ; so that before the break of day the cannon from the place could not hurt him much. On the 141(1 [of Sep.], in the afternoon, a strong party of foot and horse came marching out of the garrison with design to attack the Russians. Colonel Gordon no sooner perceived it than he marched with a sufficient body against them and forced them to retire to the town with the loss of nine men killed and four wounded and taken prisoners. On the 15th, Prince Trubetskoy . . . joined Colonel Gordon, and without loss of time they fell to work at their circumvallation and countervallation lines, which were compleated with redoubts at 200 fathoms distance against the first of October. On the igth [of Sep.], Lieut. Gen. Allart and Colonel Gordon, together with several engineers and officers went out to view the fields three leagues round the camp, and found the roads every wav impassable, except at one place called Piahagie ; where on their return Colonel Gordon advised, without loss of time, to raise a fort and put some hundreds of men in it with a few pieces of cannon, and he would answer for it that the enemy would never come up to attempt the relief of the town but by taking their fort ; which they could not easily do, seeing it would always be reinforced from the Russian camp ; but no regard was had to this. Nov. 30, captured at Narva and kept in captivity by the Swedes till 1707, Sep. (ibid., i. x). 1704, Apr. 12, he wrote from Stockholm to Lord Sea- field (Seiifield Correspondence, 372) : Would to God they [his reg. of 1200 men] hadibeen of my own countrey men. Then haply our ennimies had not bought ther victory so cheap [at Narva] ; but so it was, finding myself abandoned by them and slightly wounded, many of our general! officers shewing me the way, I submitted on tearms which I thought would have been accompanied with a totall liberty to goe of far Moscovy, or at least a treatment more becoming a cavalier, to be a prisoner att large suffered abroad on paroll ; but, instead of this, I have ever since been con- fin'd to my lodgings under a guarde, and have rarely or never leave to take the air out of doors. Gordon was exchanged with Einshild, a Swedish col., whom the Russians had captured in Livonia, and, on rejoining the Russian army, was made a brigadier and then a Maj.-Gen. (Peter the Great, i. x, which- goes on to say) : As the Czar had great confidence in General Gordon's conduct and bravery, he generally pitched upon him to go on the most hazardous exploits. Soon after his arrival from his Swedish confinement an occasion of that kind offered, when Charles X. was to cross the Disna in order to join the Hetman Mazepa. Peter . . . ordered General Gordon, on the head of a battalion of grenadiers, three regiments of foot and four regiments of dragoons with eight field-pieces, to oppose his passage over the river. ... He came up with the enemy on the 414 HOUSE OF GORDON. 2ist of October, 1708, and about six at night the Swedes attempted to cross the river on floats of trees ... but were often beat back by General Gordon's detachment. The firing con- tinued on both sides without intermission, till eleven o'clock, when the Russians' ammunition was entirely spent. The General had sent several adjutants to the main army which lay at a place called Verovich, about seven leagues distant, desiring a fresh supply; but not a pound was sent him. At last to his great mortification he received an order from Marshal Shereme- toff to retreat and draw off the troops in the best manner he could. Notwithstanding the darkness of the night and the close fire of the enemy, he carried off the artillery and wounded men. In this action the Russians had about 800 killed and 900 wounded. The Swedes were computed to have lost 2000. [This story is not told by Gordon himself in his text.] 1708, Dec. 26, commanding with General Goltz and Prince Golitzin an army of 10,000 men, he marched against the Poles, Lithuanians, and Swedes from Lileclin. 1709, Feb., arrived at Kiev; the Russians defeated the enemy at Podkamien ; ordered to command the infantry in Poland (ibid., i. 290-1). 1709, Nov., ordered with 4000 foot and dragoons from Poland to Ziepts, on the frontier of Hungary, to observe the King of Sweden's motions at Bender, and to reduce Prince Lubomirski (ibid., n. 8). 1710, Jan. 17, forced the pass of Ziepts without losing a man ; then captured the towns of Cabowlia and Kysmark, Lubomirski retiring to Vienna (ibid., n. 8); Feb. 10, ordered to arrest his old colleague Gen. Goltz, which he did in Lubowlia (ibid., n. 10); Aug., ordered to march to " Royal-Prussia " and take further orders there from King Augustus, his body being augmented with two regi- ments of foot and two of dragoons (ibid., n. 16) : He embarked with the foot artillery, ammunition and baggage on large flat-bottomed boats on the Vistula and caused the dragoons march by land until they arrived at a small town called Meivc, within three leagues of Marienburgh, where King Augustus then kept his court, and where he was commanded to continue till further orders. He was necessitated to bring down tlie infantry by water to shun the plague (ibid., n. 16). He was afterwards sent into Transylvania to assist Prince Ragotsky against the house of Austria, where his service was " so agreeable to that Prince that he made him considerable presents ; amongst others several tons [tuns] of the best Tokay wine, some hogsheads of which he brought to Scotland " (ibid., i. xiv). 1711, on his return to Poland he heard of his father's death, and re-, signed his commission in the Russian army, handing over his troop to Prince Menzikoff, and arriving at Harwich in Sep. (ibid., i. xv). 1715, joined the Jacobites and commanded the clans at Sheriffmuir. 1717-27, lived in France. 1724, offered a Lt. Gen's com. in Spanish army, which he declined (ibid., i. xvii). Eldest son of Alexander (Lord Auchintoul), of Auchintoul, to which he succeeded, 1710; b. 1669, Dec. 27, at Auchintoul (House of Gordon, i. (137)) ; m. (i) 1698, Feb. 15, Katherine Elizabeth (d. 1739, Dec.), dau. of Patrick, GORDONS UNDER ARMS CONTINENT. 415 1795, and widow of Colonel Strasburg (Tagebuch, in. 171); m. (2) 1740, Jun., Margaret (d. 1788, Sep. 19), dau. of Sir Thomas Moncrief, of that Ilk. Gordon d. at Auchintoul without surviving issue, 1751, Jul. 31. 1659- Alexander. 1688, Apr. 13, Capt., Balfour's Reg., Scots Brigade in Holland, vice Ferdinand Cunningham (Ferguson's Scots Brigade, i. 517). Perhaps Capt. Alexander, of Leachie (son of Captain Patrick, 1129, and grandson of William, in Minmore), whose (Dutch ?) wife, Gethrad Abraham, got sasine in liferent and her sons, George and Patrick, in fee, of the lands of Leachie (Dufftown), 1699, Mar. 6 (Bulloch's Gordons and Smiths, 12). 1660- Alexander. 1692, Jun., Col., served at Dunkirk, under Major Gens. Buchan and Canon (Ruvigny's Jacobite Peerage, 241). A great many Capts. and other subaltern Scots officers at H.M. desire voluntarily enrolled themselves in a new Scots Coy. of whiclrCol. Brown got the command, with Col. Scot and Alexander Gordon for his Lieutenants. They marched in Sep. from St. Germains to Roussillon, and were at the siege of " Roses " with the other two brigades of Capts. Rutherford and Haye (ibid., 240). He may be the same as 1658- 1661- Alexander. Before 1714, Ens. in Col. George Hamilton's Reg., Holland, raised 1694 (Brcchin Commissariat) ; afterwards in Lt. Gen. Hamil- ton's Ft., British army, as traced in 137- " 1662- Alexander. 1740, Russian Navy. 1740, May 8, John Gordon, of Glenbucket, writing to Admiral Thomas Gordon, Governor of Kronstadt, from Fraserburgh, says (Stirling-Home-Druminmid Papers, Hist. MSS. Com., ,98) :- My friend Mr. Gordon some time agoe informed me that you had acquainted him that my son Sandie was dead, but does not tell me how or wher he died ; il he was dead and be- haved honorablie at his death it would be a great satisfactione to me to know, and I am con- vinced would be no less to yow, since you had honored him with your countenance and favours so much, which I shall ever have a sense of whyll I leave, tho not in my power to returne, but your goodnes will take the word for the dead. Theodore Gordon (in his MS. 1779) says he was killed in the Black Sea while fighting the Turks. An Alexander Gordon, who entered the Rus.sian Navy as a Midshipman in 1737, "retired" in 1740 (Note from Gen. Beklemisheff). Fourth son of John, of Glenbucket, the famous Jacobite General (1673- I 7S)- I 7 I 5. March 27, appointed znd Lt. of the " Speedwell " galley, as noted (unidentified) in Alexander, 138- 1716, as an officer in the Jacobite packet " Hope," was sent ashore, in the Sound between Barra and Uist, to Clanronald's widow, who informed him that " Lieut. Gen. [Alexander] Gordon, 1658, and all that designed to leave the country were gone, and ad- vised them [on the ' Hope '] to take care of themselves and return, two English 416 HOUSE OF GORDON. cruisers being in Stornoway " (Stuart Papers, Hist. MSS. Com., n. 408, 440). Probably joined the Russian Navy through the influence of Thomas, 1819- 1663- Alexander. 1746, Apr. 17, " Aumonier des Troupes Francoises," appears in a list of French officers who gave their parole d'honneur at Inver- ness (Underwood Papers, Hist. MSS. Com., loth report, pt. 2, p. 446). 1664- Alexander. 1744, Feb. 17, Capt. in the Prussian service, was sued at Fochabers by Dr. John Vanhoven, Old Meldrum, for i gs. 6d. as the balance of an account for 1 "cutting and cureing a bean or neer mark closs under his lady's temple of the bignes of an egg " (Sheriff Court Papers, Elgin). Brother of George, of Buckie, living at Fochabers, 1744 ; bur. 1750, Mar. 25, at Rathven (RatJiven Parish Reg.). Kinsman of John, 869- 1665- [Alexander ?] 1750, Mar. 8, Sub-Lt, ist Co., ist Batn., Gordon's Reg., Scots Briagde in Holland (Ferguson's Scots Brigade, n. 419). Pro- bably the same as Alexander, 162- 1666- Alexander. 1750, May 15, as and Lt. in Col. John Houston's Coy. of Grenadiers in Halkett's Reg. (he is not mentioned by Ferguson), he wrote from Ypres, to his uncle William Gordon, W.S., of Drumrash (letter in the possession of Mrs. Walker, of the Culvennan Gordons) : After that I parted with yow, I gott verry well to Edinr and likewise to this place. I made General! Graham's compliment of men at Edinr, which was five : but two days before we embarked there cam orders to reduce three men out of each officer's compliment ; and the verry day that we went off at the ship side, I discharged three sturdy fellows : I was never so straitned for money as after I left yow, for Collel Murray wou'd not advance one farthing pay to me or nobody else, which oblidged me to draw upon yow for i 175. to Thomas Niccoll- son, and j los. to Mrs Jolly, whose goodness I ought never to forgett ; for, after that every body refused me, she procured me as much as relieved my recruits out of the Tolbooth, and for Niccoll- son I never mett with such usage from any body. I applyed to him amongst oyrs when we were to saill in such a sudden for the loan of some money for a draught on yow, but he re- fused me. When that would not do I offerred him my watch in pledge, which he took and promised to see what he could gett for her. But about two hours before I was to leave the toun I came to him for to gett some money or my watch. He told me he had none. I de- manded my watch. He offerred her to me, but all broken and not worth one farthing, by a fall he had given her. I then gave him a drawght on yow for the sum before mentd., and left the watch. Likewise of which sum there's indeed 27 shillings lent money, and the rest is for my servant and horse. Now I desire that yow'll cause Mr. Niccollson either give yow the watch in as good order as when he gott her, or five guineas. But this did not end all my missfortunes, for after that I came herewith my men safe, and, as I thought, had nothing to fear, my recruits being all more as standart high, and that there could be no objections. But to the contrairy, Collonel [Ralph ?] Dundass [of Halkett's Reg ?], who has alwise been my good friend, found a hole where I least expected there being two of my recruits that had been in the regiment before and deserted, one of which I knew to be such, but the oy r I did not ; and, as I knew that it was the custome to receive such back into GORDONS UNDER ARMS CONTINENT. 417 the regiment again, I thought there could be no objection. Neither were deserturs discharged in my recruiteing order, which I produced, and offerred to prove the foresaid coustome. Never- theless, they were thrown on my hand, and I oblidged not only to repay back the levy money of forty guilders per man, but to give ten guilders to carry them home ; and there was no less than four deserturs more recruited by other officiers and brought to the regiment, which passed for good men, and my two was rejected tho' I made it appear that they were deserturs as well as mine. So that yow may plainly see what kind of justice I have gott. I can have no redress but by demanding a court marshal!, and if I should lose I am oblidged to pay the whole expences of the same. And tho I have justice on my side I am affraid of demanding it, as I know that one field officier will take the part of another, and it would throw me into a good dealt of more debt to the regiment, in case it was given against me. Now I could wish to have your advice, what yow think I should do. General! Graham is for my demanding a Court marshal!, as so is Major Buchannan who, I believe, will be my reall friend, but I would risk to have your advice likewise. Son of Alexander, of Carleton, Ayrshire, cadet of Airds ; served heir to his father, 1743, Aug. 26; m. Mary, dau. of William McKie, of Balmaghie, and had four sons, including Alexander, 17Q, and two daus ; d. 1778, May 23 ; will, Kirkcudbright Commissariot, 1779, 5 and 14. 1667- Alexander. 1757, Apr. 24, Pensioned Ens. to be Ens. by replace- ment, 2nd Batn., Marjoribanks' Reg., Scots Brigade in Holland (Ferguson's Scots Brigade, n. 424). 1765, Apr. 18, Lt., 3rd Coy., Marjoribanks' Reg. (ibid., n. 425). 1773, Jan. 27, as Capt., Marjoribanks' Reg., ist Batn., took the oath by proxy (ibid., n. 486). 1668- Alexander. 1760, Lt., Scots Brigade in Holland (Ferguson's Scots Brigade, in. 79). 1780, Jul. 17, took the oath by proxy as Capt. Com., Grenadier Coy., 2nd Batn., Houston's Reg., Scots Brigade in Holland (ibid., n. 492) ; and as Major, 1782, May 21 (ibid., n. 494). 1782, Dec. 13, garrisoned at Maestricht, he was one of the officers who requested a delay of six weeks before taking the oath for the conversion of the Scots Brigade into Dutch troops (ibid., u. 499). He stayed in Holland and wrote, 1786, Jul. 20, from Tholen to Lt. Turnbull : " You cannot think what an odds it makes to me the change of officers, before all Scotch and now mostly Dutch, tho' I must own some very good young fellows, but still not my own countrymen " (ibid., u. 523). 1787, Sep. 27, wrote from Fort Moermond that on the previous day he had marched the ist Batn. of Houston's Reg. from Tholen at the request of the magistrates, because the Batn. had long since, having been grossly in- sulted by some malicious person there, become mutinous ; he therefore distri- buted his men among the three forts outside Bergen-op-Zoom (ibid., n. 560). 1794, as "Cap. A. Gordon, Col. Com.," 2nd Coy. ist Batn., Reg. van Nyven- heim (Houston's successor), he was pensioned (ibid., u. 551). 1796, appears with a yearly pension of 1200 guilders (ibid., u. 552). GGG 41 8 HOUSE OF GORDON. M. Maria Pieternella Ghyben before 1760, Sep., and had Alexander Frederic, 1670 ; John Dirk, bap. 1763, Sep. 9, at Namur (ibid., HI. 86); Joseph Hugh, b. 1775, Feb. 22, at Steenbergen (ibid., in. 107); Robert Alexander, 1809 ; William Charles, 1835; Mary Jacobina Catrina, b. 1778, Jan. 31, bap. Feb. 2, at Nymeguen (ibid., HI. in); Charlotta Cicilia Amelia Petronella bap. 1780, Feb. 4, at Bergen-op-Zoom (ibid., in. 112). 1669- Alexander. 1776, Nov. 4, as soldier in Steuart's Reg., Scots Brigade in Holland, witnessed at Zutphen the baptism of Wilhelmina, dau. of deceased William Wightman, pensioned soldier (Ferguson's Scots Brigade, in. 192). 1670- Alexander Frederic. 1789, in Baron van Nyvenheim's Reg., Holland ; served ninety-two months as cadet and thirty-one months as ensign (note from Professor Kramer). Fourth son of Alexander, 1668 ! b. 1770, Aug. 24, bap. Aug. 25, at Tour- nay (Ferguson's Scots Brigade, in 100). 1671- Alvaro. Officer, Santiago Lancers, Spanish army (Information from his brother Luiz). Second son of Luiz. D. 1905. Brother of Alejandro, 1646, Francesco, 1703, Jose, 1778, Juan, 1781- First cousin of Carlos Pedro, 288, and Joseph Maria, 1080- 1672- Andrew. 1546, 1550, 1554, one of the hommes d'armes a la grant paye, in the Scots Men-at-Arms in France (Forbes-Leith's Scots Men-at-Arms, i. 187, 190, 191). 1673- Andrew. 1691, Aug. 3, Capt., Russian army, granted permission to go from Pleskau to Moscow (Patrick Gordon's Tagebucli, i. 643). Kinsman (" mein Werwandter") of Patrick, 1795 (ibid. i. 643). 1674- Andrew, 3rd Count of Gordon. Before 1754 " was Adjutant- General in the [sic] Bohemia under the command of the marishal duke of Broglie and captain of horse " (C. A. Gordon's Concise History, 1890 ed., p. 129). Son of Armand James, 1679; "he is still [1754] unmarried" (ibid. 129). He is probably the C[ount ?] Afndrew ?] Gordon who compiled A Con- cise History of the Antient and Illustrious House of Gordon (Aberdeen 1754: edited by A. M. Munro, 1890), for the Aberdeen Journal (1754, Jan. 8) says : That Captain Andrew Gordon, cadet of the family of Huntly, intends to make out a succinct genealogy of the Gordons ... to be published by subscription and to be begun by the first of March next. As he is come to this country for this purpose he begs the favour of all the materials and intelligence the Gentlemen of the Name or others can afford him : which he desires may be directed to the publisher of the Aberdeen Journal. GORDONS UNDER ARMS CONTINENT. 4! g 1675- Anthoine de. 1564, Jan., Archer du Corps, Scots Life Guards in France (Forbes-Leith's Scots Men-at-Arms, u. 167). 1676- Antoine Louis, Comte de Qourdon. Entered French navy as officer in the frigate " L'Amiable," and took part in the conquest of Demerara (? 1782 from the Dutch). He did not emigrate, like most of his colleagues, yet was destitute in 1793. Reinstated after the gth Thermidor, he became Capt., 1801, and commanded one of the divisions of the squadron sent to San Domingo, 1802. He commanded the Brest fleet, under Willaumez, when that Rear-Adm. received the order to rally the Rochefort Division under the order of Capt. Bergeret. In 1805, in command of five sail of the line, joined Villeneuve, off Ferrol. Owing to differences which arose between Willaumez and Bergeret, both these officers resigned, and the chief command fell on Gourdon, who passed it on to the German Vice Adm., 1809, Mar. 16. The Nouvelle Biographic Generate, says : In the terrible night of April n, 1809, Gourdon flew his Rear- Admiral's flag on the " Foudroyant" when the English Admiral Gambier attempted to burn the French fleet, then anchored in the roadstead, of the island of Aix. At break of day the " Foudroyant " and the " Cassard " were the only two vessels, out of eleven ships and four frigates, which remained intact at their post, flags flying, and scattering still the English fireships and catamarans with their small craft or grinding them under their bullets. Finding themselves alone among the enemy the two French ships asked to bowse in under earth batteries (rentrer sous batteries- de-terre). Either through ignorance of the ground or through a wrong manoeuvre the " Foudroyant " got stuck in the mud on the coast of Fouras, where already lay the " Regulus " and the "Ocean". The want of resolution of the English alone saved these vessels from certain destruction. After unheard of efforts, they were got afloat again and taken to Vergerou. 1811-14, i n command of the Scheldt fleet, and during this mission "and in the presence of a daring and formidable enemy [Gordon] showed great courage and sangfroid," notably in the defence of Antwerp. 1814, rallied to the Bourbons after the fall of the Empire, and received the title of Count and the command of the Rochefort naval forces. After the Hundred Days, he went to Brest, where he commanded the fleet in 1816, and becoming a member ot the Admiralty Council and Director-Gen, of the Dept. of Naval Charts and Plans. 1822, Vice Adm. Born, 1765, Jul. 20, at Paris ; Commander of the Order of St. Louis, and member of the Legion of Honour; d. 1833, Jun. 28 (Nouvelle Biographic Generate ; Biographie Nouvelle des Contemporains ; La Grande Encyclopedic ; Holland Rose's Napoleon's Last Voyages, pp. 96, 97). 1677- Archer. 1831, Col. of the Foreign Legion in the service of Isabella II. of Spain (Court of the Tnileries, by Le Petit Homme, 1907, p. 181). 420 HOUSE OF GORDON. He is sometimes called Gordon Archer ; his origin is unknown : d. soon after he m., in London, 1831, a professional singer, Eleonore Marie Brault (1808-1849), dau. f a French officer (Larousse's Dictionnaire, which hyphens Gordon-Archer but enters the lady under Gordon, vin. 1373). While giving concerts on tour Mme. Gordon attracted the attention of Prince Louis Napoleon (afterwards Napoleon III.), who became her lover. Le Petit Homme says : Whether they first met in Germany or Switzerland is doubtful, but it has often been said that Mme. Gordon gave birth to a daughter who died in infancy. In connexion with the preparations for the Strasburg attempt of 1836 she proved herself one of the most skilful and devoted of the future Emperor's allies. While he was endeavouring to gain the support of some of the soldiery at the artillery barracks, she remained in her room in the Rue de la Nuge Bleue, awaiting the result; but directly Persigny arrived with the news that the attempt had failed, she cast into the fireplace all the letters, decrees, proclamations, and lists of names which had been prepared in view of a more fortunate issue and piled the furniture of the room against the door, so that every compromising paper was burnt to ashes before an entry could be effected by the police, who had promptly arrived upon the scene. The Strasburg affair re- sulted, it will be remembered, in the Prince's enforced voyage to America. Whether he ever met Mme. Gordon again, we cannot say, but in any case there was no resumption of the old relations. She died in Paris on March n, 1849, that is three months after Napoleon's eleva- tion to the Presidency of the Republic. It has been said that her circumstances were much reduced at the time of her death and that her former lover was well aware of it, yet did nothing to help her. Such callousness, however, would be so utterly at variance with all we know of his character that we strongly doubt the story. 1678- Armand Claude. " Capt. of Cent-hommes d'Arms" in the French service ; and died as he was returning to Scotland, of the wounds he received at the battle of Pavia, 1525, Feb. 24, where Francis I. of France was defeated. The Italian campaign was begun by France, 1515, Aug. 10 (C. A. Gordon's Concise History, 1890 ed., p. 127 ; Forbes-Leith's Scots Men- at-Arms, i. 93, 95). Elder son of John (1544-1619), Dean of Salisbury who was the eldest son of Alexander, Bishop-elect of Galloway (1516-75), brother of George, 4th Earl of Huntly and his first wife (m. 1576) Anthoniette de Marolles, dau. of Renatus, Count de Marolles; godson of Cardinal Richelieu; m. , dau. of Henry de la Bare and had two sons, including Armand James, 1679 (ibid., 127). There was a politician, Claude Christophe Gourdon, 1744-1804, "d'un famille honorable " (Biographic Universelle ; Biographic Nouvelle des Con- temporains). 1679. Armand James, ist Count of Gordon. Col. of horse in the French army, serving several campaigns in Italy, "under the great Coss6, Marishal of Brisac," evidently Jean Paul Timoleon Cosse, Due de Brisac, 1698-1784 (C. A. Gordon's Concise History, 1890 ed., p. 127). GORDONS UNDER ARMS CONTINENT. 42! Elder son of Armand Claude, 1678; b. 1637; plenipotentiary to the Duke of Savoy, making the Treaty by which the latter agreed to furnish 6000 men to France and to maintain the tranquillity of Italy ; created, for this service, Count of Gordon and Governor of Guise ; also created by James II., " Lord James Gordon, baron of Franker " (? Franqueres, near Caen, or Francieres, near Abbeville), " peer of Scotland" (ibid., 127, which states, p. 42, that Sir John, 827, nf st cousin of Armand James's great-grandfather was " knight of Deskford and Franker"). The patent, dated Dublin, 1690, Apr. 15, and printed ibid. (p. 129), says: When Our affairs required him in Ireland to extinguish the flame of civil war, which broke out into open rebellion, he suffered himself to be withdrawn from France, and the war daily increasing, he expressed a great desire and readiness to discharge the employment of a soldier. But when We understood that he had also a genius capable of managing political affairs, We sent him into France, with full commission to treat of the most important concerns in the administration of that kingdom ; he has approved himself with very great praise, and has given signal instances of his ability in negotiations, as of military valour. John Gordon, writing, 1756, Aug. 7, to Lord (Kenmure ?), says " Gordon of Frankair in Normandie is certainly from the family of Huntly ". He in. (i) Mary Ann, dau. of Hugh Coussin of Senevile, Comptroller of the King of France's household, by whom he had George, 1713 ; and (2) Angelica, dau. of Sir John de Fontenoy, major gen. in the French service, "by his lady Bar- bara, dau. of Maximilien of Frankestein, a sovereign prince of Germany," by whom he had Andrew, 1674; he also had a natural son, John, 1766; d. i?2> Dec., in his 83rd year; bur. in the choir of the church of St. Lewis, in the Isle of Paris (C. A. Gordon's Concise History, 128). 1680- Arthur. " Believed to have served under Gustavus Adolphus. A Swedish decoration is preserved in the family as an heirloom. It is a small profile bust of that monarch in gold and enamel. There is only one similar jewel in Scotland, in the possession of Mr. Hope Vere, of Blackwood, and it is extremely rare even in Sweden" (Mrs. Gordon's John Gordon, of Pitlurg and Parkhill, 1886 ed., p. xxi). As Arthur was born in 1625 and Gustavus was killed in 1632, it is difficult to understand how he could have served under that monarch ; but he may have been in the Swedish service. Eighth son of Robert, of Straloch (1580-1661), the geographer; b. 1625, Apr. 5, at Straloch; admitted advocate, Edinburgh, " under ye usurpers," and readmitted, i66i,June 19; but settled in Aberdeen before 1668; m. Isobel, dau. of Thomas Menzies, of Balgownie, and had Robert (1668-1731), founder of Gordon's Hospital, now College, Aberdeen (Robert Anderson's History of Robert Gordon's Hospital, 2) ; d. 1680, Mar. 31, at Aberdeen. 1681- Bertram. 1199, Apr. 6, shot Richard I. of England, who was 422 HOUSE OF GORDON. besieging the castle of Chaluz in Aquitaine (where the king claimed a newly found treasure from the owner of the castle, a vassal of his old enemy, Ademar, Viscount of Limoges), with " ane barbed arrow in the shoulder, where it joyned to the neck ; Bertram haveing, before his shott, maid his prayer to God that he wold direct the arrow and delyver the innocency of the beseidged from oppression " (Earls of Sutherland, 24, 25, 29, 30, which closely followed Ferrerius, who says that Bertramus Gordonius was one of the auxiliaries sent from Scotland by the King of Scotland to the aid of the King of France). Son of Roger, who was k. by King Richard with two of his sons (Earls of Sutlierland, 29). Roger was a name not uncommon among the Berwick- shire Gordons, but there is no proof that Bertram was connected with the Scots family. After King Richard's death, Bertram was flayed to death by order of Merchadeus "general! of the Brabantines " (ibid., 30). 1682. Charles. 1693, Aug. i, Ens. to Lt. Col. Bowie, Mackay's Reg., Scots Brigade in Holland (Dalton's A.L., in. 342); Aug. 20, wounded at Terra Nova, Namur (Ferguson's Scots Brigade, i. 571). 1697, Jul. 18, trans- ferred to Capt. James Cunningham's Coy. (Dalton's A.L., in. 395). 1683- Charles. 1758, Mar. 9, Adj.- 2nd Batn., Stewart's Reg., Scots Brigade in Holland (Ferguson's Scots Brigade, n. 513). 1684- Charles. 1762, Mar. 18, Ens., 3rd Coy., 2nd Batn., Majoribanks', Reg., Scots Brigade in Holland (Ferguson's Scots Brigade, n. 429). 1685- Charles. 1766, Adj., 2nd Batn., Gordon's Reg., Scots Brigade in Holland (Ferguson's Scots Brigade, n. 428). 1775-6, Adj., do (ibid., n. 43 6 > 43 8 )- J777. I 7 & 3< Ad J-> Dundas's Reg. (ibid., n. 440, 443). 1686- C(harles?). 1772, May n, Ens., Houston's Reg., Scots Brigade in Holland, is stated by Col. Bruce, Iperen, to have been discharged, and to have deserted his two natural children, by a sergeant's dau. of the Swiss Reg. ; Bruce asks the Council of State to provide for them, so that they be prevented entering a Roman Catholic orphanage, both parents being Protest- ants ; the Council on above date referred the question to a Committee; Aug. 1 7, the Council decided that there was no precedent for the State to take charge of illegitimate children of soldiers in the " Barriere " places, and Bruce's peti- tion was refused (Ferguson's Scots Brigade, n. 485). 1772, Dec. i 1773, Sept. 13, the ist Batn. paid two stivers per week for the "late Ensigne C. Gordon's child, amounting to 32 i8s., to be credited to the poor fund of the 2nd Batn. " (ibid., in. 166). 1687- Sir Charles. Prior to 1775 (probably 1686), officer in the Scots Brigade in Holland, but not identified by Ferguson. Pierre de Witt says GORDONS UNDER ARMS CONTINENT. 433 (Une Invasion Prussienne en Hollande, 291) he had taken part with the Stadtholder " to whom his devotion was absolute ". Writing to Sir Robert Keith, British Ambassador at Vienna, 1783, May 17, Gordon speaks of himself (Add. MSS., 35,528 f. 260) as a "cousin who had some years ago, when a Scotch Dutch officer, had the good fortune of introducing himself to you in London. ... I know Dutch and French and as much German as to make myself tolerably understood ". 1775, entered British army (see 306). 1786, Apr. 15, wrote to Keith from Metz where he was studying German (Add. MSS., 35>33 6 f- 221 )- l l%7> Aug. 12, asked Keith from Dresden, to forward to Breslau the Emperor's permission to make a tour through that part of Bohemia which was the theatre of the campaign of 1778, and for liberty to see "the curious fortress of Pleiss " ; joined the Prussian army operating under the Duke of Brunswick in Holland; Sep. 30, present at the attack on Halfweg (Pierre de Witt's Une Invasion Prussienne, 291); Oct. 10, played a notable part in the capture of Amstelveen, the key to the defence of Amster- dam ; as an attack in front was impossible the Duke determined to take the enemy in the rear, and Thomas Bowdler (Letters Written in Holland, 1787, p. 104) says that Gordon was directed to proceed in a boat along the Harlem Meer and make as accurate a survey as possible of the ground behind Amstelveen. This dangerous, but important service was executed with courage, ability and success, and our countryman passed several of the enemy's batteries. He proceeded along the Harlem Meer to the further part of it where the lake terminates in a long narrow tongue which is called the Nieuve Meer. He examined the situation of the ground near the water and returned in safety to the Duke, making his report that the enterprise though difficult was not impracticable. The Duke immediately resolved to undertake it, and a detachment of between 600 and 700 men embarked in float-boats at the valley of Aalsmeer. The troops were ordered to proceed along the Harlem Meer to endeavour to land and gain the high road between Amsterdam and Amstelveen, and then by attacking the post in the rear to make way for the entrance of the Duke's army. As this object was of great importance, the Duke, for fear the detachment which crossed the lake should not be successful, ordered two companies to endeavour, under cover of the night, to proceed along a footpath by the edge of the water and in like manner to get the road at the back of Amstelveen. The charge of the embarkation was committed to the same British officer. Under his direction the whole was conducted in such a manner that not one boat was overset, nor one man lost, either in embarking or landing the soldiers [at Leile]. After the troops landed, they were forwarded under the command of a British officer. For this service Gordon got the Prussian Order of Military Merit, being the first foreigner on whom it had ever been conferred ; he got permission to wear it in England, 1790, Aug. 3. As he thought his services were not appreciated at home, he wrote to Lord Carmarthen from Brunswick, 1788, Jan. 4 (Add. MSS., 26,063, f. 7) that the Duke of Brunswick, although considerably mortified at my return to him without some distinguishing mark 424 HOUSE OF GORDON. of approbation of the services I had the good fortune to render him in the last campaign, has assured me that he will not fail to express his being obliged to your lordship for the protection with which you honoured me, as well as to solicit a continuance of your good offices in my behalf. All these who had a share in the important expedition of Amstelveen (1787), of which His Highness is good enough to say I was in some degree the planner and conductor, having got a step in rank and having been thought worthy of merit and of a valuable present from the King of Prussia, His Serene Highness will, I believe, re- quest your lordship to solicit either rank for me or, as we have no military order of merit, some title which may mark his satisfaction with my conduct and distinguish me in my own country as through his goodness I find myself abroad. 1 thought it my duty to mention this circum- stance to your lordship. 1788, Feb. 15, he wrote from Dresden to Keith (Add. MSS., 35,540, f. 61) : I left London designing in the case of a war between the Emperor and the Porte to repair immediately to Vienna to sollicit in person His Majesty's permission to take the field with his fine army. Having got thus far [Dresden], I find myself recalled to take command of the 4131 Reg. ; but, having a much greater inclination to make a campaign with the Imperial Army than to go to drill a few recruits, I have wrote to England for leave to go to Hungary, and at the same time I have wrote to my friend General Brown to have the goodness to endeavour to obtain for me the Emperor's permission to serve under his banner. 1790, Mar. 3, he wrote from Dresden to Lord Carmarthen, who had just become Duke of Leeds (Add. MSS. 28,065, f- 2 55) : Should a war, as it is possible, break out, I beg leave to inform your Grace that I am so fortunate as to have His Serene Highness the Duke of Brunswick's permission to attend him into the field as aid-de-camp; and at his request the King of Prussia is not only graciously pleased to make an exception in my favour to a general rule he has laid down to admit of no volunteers, but will also enable me to serve my good and great protector with more effect, and give me rank in his service, if his [Britannic] Majesty will permit me to accept of it. It is scarcely necessary that I should observe to your Grace what an honorable distinction it will be for me to be permitted in this manner to serve with the Prussian army, and it is equally un- necessary for me to point out to your Grace the honor and advantage of possessing the con- fidence of the first general in the world and of accompanying him on general service. "Viator A," writing in the G.M., 1790, Dec. (vol. 60, p. 1066), states that Gordon did join the Prussian army in Silesia in the spring of that year "upon the probability of war between the houses of Austria and Brandenburg, and from the great estimation in which he was held by the chief personages there, it is probable he would have been conspicuously employed there, had a rup- ture actually taken place. . . . When Col. Gordon passed through Saxony a short time since upon his return to England, I heard him mentioned with the greatest esteem and commendation by the most illustrious personages at the Court". 1790, Aug. 16, writing from Breslau to Keith, Gordon rejoices " as a Christian for the sake of humanity," that there was no war but " as a soldier who had a glorious opportunity of taking a lesson in his profession, I cannot but regret your having taken from us every just pretence of making GORDONS UNDER ARMS CONTINENT. 425 war" (Add. MSS., 35,543, f. 66). 1793, Jul. 19, he told Keith he had a hanker- ing to join the Russian army (Add. MSS., 35,529, f. 219). 1688- Charles. 1779, Mar. 31, took the oath by proxy as Capt., Stuart's Reg., Scots Brigade in Holland (Ferguson's Scots Brigade, u. 491). 1782, Dec. 13, stationed at Maestricht, he was one of the officers who asked six weeks to consider before taking the oath demanded when the Scots Brigade was converted into Dutch troops, being described " Schotland " (ibid., n. 508). 1689- Charles Dominique de. " Ancien Brigadier des Gardes du Roi, dans la Compagnie Ecossoise, capitaine de cavalerie et Chevalier de Saint Louis" (Dictionnaire de les Nobles f 'by MM. De la Chenaye-Desbois and Badin, 1876, m. 470). Descended from a Scots family which went to France, province of ViveVais, in 1445; m. 1754, May 25, Marie Madeleine Chevalier du Coudray, dau. of Jacques, Capt. in the Reg. de la Feronnaye, and had three daus. (ibid.). 1690- Rev. Charles Menzies. 1867. Papal Zouaves : he raised a force of sixty men, chiefly from Glasgow, and armed at his own expense, to fight for Pius IX. in Italy. " In one or more engagements with the Piedmontese troops, he received severe wounds, the marks of which he bore till his death " ; served two years in the Papal Zouaves (Tablet, 1911, Nov. 25). Son of Sir Charles, of Drimnin, Argyllshire (1793-1845), who was son of William, in Minmore (1754-1829); b. 1831; joined the Society of Jesus, in Rome, 1869, renouncing his estate in favour of his younger brother, Jose Clement. 1889-1906, Bishop of Thyatira and Vicar Apostolic of Jamaica ; d. 1911, Nov. 16, at Manresa House, Roehampton. Brother of John, 998- 1691- Daniel. 1787 (?). Nine years as Ens. in the Scots Brigade in Holland, from which he brought to the 6oth (British) Ft. the necessary num- ber of men to qualify as Lt., 1796 (see 396)- Probably the D. Gordon, Ens., 7th Coy., Reg. van Nyvenheim, Holland, who was honourably discharged, 1 794, Jun. 24 (Ferguson's Scots Brigade, n. 551). 1692- David. 1771, Oct. 24, Ens., Russian army, k. at the battle of Giurgevo, forty miles south of Bucharest, in which the Russians defeated the Turks; Oct. 27, Alexander Hay, a Galloway man, wrote from the Camp, near Bucharest, to Gordon of Greenlaw (letter in possession of Mrs. Walker, of the Culvennan family) : If anything could possibly augment the chagrin I feel for the loss of a dear friend, the being obliged to communicate the melancholy news of his death to his brother would do it, for in a skirmish which we had with the enemy on the twenty-fourth of October he had the misfortune to fall. But he fell doing honour to his country, and lamented by all who knew IIHH 426 HOUSE OF GORDON. him. I got his body carried off and interred. What things he had with him, as they are perishable, I will sell by auction and account to you for the money. His watch I preserve for you. 1771, Dec. 28, Hay's account was retold by Harry Guthrie, writer, Edin- burgh, to his father, Dr. Matthew Guthrie, in a letter from St. Petersburg (letter in possession of Mrs. Walker) : He [Hay] tells me, that my friend was singled out and shot in consequence of wearing on that unlucky day his English uniform, which distinguished him from the Russian troops, whose cloathes are green. They found his body afterwards on the field of battle, but without the head. The Turks had decapitated him after a brave resistance, which he had made upon his knees, as is supposed from some terrible gashes with a scymitar, which was found upon his body, and one of them under his right arm, which must have been made when his arm was uplifted in defending himself. However, the very next day, the cowardly Turk who had per petrated this inhuman act was killed in battle, and Gordon's sword recovered, and the plumed reward of inhumanity pulled from his cap (this is a silver ornament with a stone in the middle of it which the Bashaw, or Commander of the Army, gives for the head of an enemy of rank). They imagined by my unfortunate friend's dress that he was an officer of distinction. A Turk who deserted to the Russians informed them that the Turks said they had taken in that skir- mish three pieces of cannon and the head of a Bashaw. Second son of William, of Culvennan (1706-57), who was the fourth son of Sir Alexander, 2nd bart. of Earlston ; got the estate of Threavegrange, Kirkcudbrightshire : entered the 67th Ft., 1767 (see 398) ; educated at " Edin- burgh College"; 1769, Jan.-Jun., studied reading, fencing and military engineering at Geneva under an old Prussian officer, named Puseelle; then went to Italy. 1771, Mar., in London, from which he went to Russia. Guthrie, in the letter quoted, says : The fate of this worthy young gentleman has greatly affected me. I contracted a friendship for him here on his way to the army, we remembering one another at Edinburgh College. He was much with me last summer before his setting out for the army. I found him a most accomplished young gentleman. He had formed a plan to himself, and had been, and was pursuing it, with a most manly perseverance. He came here from making a tour on the Continent, and had not, like many of our modern travellers, been in search of pleasure, but seem'd to have pick't up in every place what he could find relative to his profession. Upon the whole, had he lived to return from this campaign against the infidels, I flatter myself he would have proved an honour to his friends and his country. Brother of Robert, 1202 (J. M. Bulloch on the Gordons of Culvennan, Dumfries Courier, 1906, Aug. 25; The Gay Gordons, 138-145). 1693- Donald. 1794, Ens., Reg. van Nyvenheim, Scots Brigade in Holland. 1794, Professor Kramer says he is entered as being born "in Bumpshire " (Banffshire ?) and aged 25. Ferguson (Scots Brigade, n. 551) mentions " D." Gordon, Ens., 7th Co., ist Battn., Reg. van Nyvenheim; GORDONS UNDER ARMS CONTINENT. 427 honourably discharged 1794, Jan. 24. A Donald Gordon, son of Corporal Hugh and his spouse Francientje Cavalier, was bap, at Nymeguen, Feb. 14, 1762 (ibid., HI. 82). 1694- Edmond. 1633 (?), "led" from Scotland by his "cousin," George, 2nd Marquis of Huntly, 1710- 1643, Capt., French army, k. (statement signed in London, 1722, Jan. 13, by the Duke of Gordon, witnessed by the Earl of Aberdeen, and others, and reproduced in the Aberdeen Free Press, 1887, Sept. 15, from an "Alsatian paper"). He had a son, John, who had Gilbert, 1724, and John, 1764 (ibid.). 1695- Edmond von. 1820, Volunteer, igth Prussian Infantry. Son of Franz von, 1705 ; alive, 1820, Jul. 6. 1696- Fabian. 1783, Col., Polish Army (Services of Heirs). " Royal Prussian Brigadier in the National Cavalry " (Information from Dr. Franz A. Th. J. von Gordon, Laskowitz, 1906). Son of Alexander, of Coldwells (and grandson of Alexander, of Cold- wells, to whom Fabian was served heir male of line and of prov. gen ,.1783, Sep. 16). Kinsman of Adolf von, 1644, Edmond von, 1695, Franz von, 1705- 1697- Felix von. 1875, Cadet, German army (Information from Col. von Senfft-Pilsach). Only son of Franz von, 1707; b. 1859; d. 1875 (ibid.). 1698- Ferdinand Heinrich Joseph von. Saxon army ; Capt. of Light Horse (Information from Col. Oskar Iwan von Gordon und Huntly). Son of Joseph Felix von, 1779; b. 1788, Jan. 27, at Lieberose, near Frankfort ; ;. (i) Frl. von Barenstein, and had Franz von, 1707; ' (2) Clara Henrietta von Winkler (d. 1857), by whom he had Fedor (d. at Leipzig) and Oskar Iwan, 1786, and a dau. (m. Maj.-Gen. von Bartcky). Shortly after his second marriage, he left the army and went to reside on his wife's property at Sacka, near Konigsbruck ; d. 1846, or 1847, anc ' bur. at Drebkau (ibid., and information from Col. von Senfft-Pilsach). 1699- Francis. 1692-97, Lt., sergeant in the Military Household of James II. at St. Germains (Forbes Leith's Scots Men-at-Arins, i. 219). 1700- Francis " died in the service of the King of Naples " (Harperfield Tables) ; " died in Russia " (Proney MS., quoted in Wimberley's Gordons of Craig, 35). Son of Francis, of Craig (d. 1727), and his third wife, Catherine Campbell, widow of Partrick Russell, of Montcoffer. Uncle of Francis, 441, and George, 500- Granduncle of Francis, 443- Grandson of Francis, 2079- 1701- Francis. 1696, Ens., Rifles of the King of Poland, in which he served two and a half years before 1699, Jul. 10, when he applied to General 428 HOUSE OF GORDON. Patrick Gordon for a post in the Russian army, which he got by 1700, Jun. 18 (Tagebuch, i. 651). 1703, Jan. 18, an officer in the Pleskau Inf. was ordered to give him two carriages from Moscow to Pleskau (ibid., i. 652). Son of Peter; and a Scot by birth (ibid., i. 651). 1702- Francis Cosimus. 1794. J un - 2 4. Ens -> 4th Coy., ist Batn., Reg. van Nyvenheim, Scots Brigade in Holland ; honourably discharged (Ferguson's Scots Brigade, u. 551). Prof. Kramer says he served 92 months as Cadet and 4 months as Ens. D. atTournay, 1768; reformed religion (Information from Prof. Kramer). 1703- Francisco. Major, Pavia Hussars, Spain. Fought in Cuba (Information from his brother Luiz). Seventh son of Luiz. D. unm., 1910, Mar. 23, at Madrid. Brother of Alejandro, 1646, Alvaro, 1671, Jose, 1778, Juan, 1781. First cousin of Carlos Pedro, 288, and Joseph Maria, 1080- 1704. Franciszek. A.D.C. to Stanislas Augustus Poniatowski (1732- 98), last King of Poland (who was the great-great-grandson of George, 2nd Marquis of Huntly, 1710, and the great-grandnephew of Lord Henry, 1727, from whom this Francis claimed descent. He became a Maj. Gen. in the Polish army. Son of Peter, and grandson of John James, (Polish) Marquis of Huntly, 1776; had an only son Karol, who ;., 1837, Laura, Countess Soltyk, and had Karol (b. 1840) and Francis George (b. 1842). D. 1826, at Warsaw (Zychlinski's Zlota Ksiega, 1879, pp. 75-7). Brother of Joseph Felix von, 1779, and Karol, 1782. 1705- Franz von. Served 18 years in the Prussian army, going through the Bavarian War of Succession, 1778-9; retired by 1820 (state- ment by himself to the Royal Court of Justice, in the district of Schwetz, 1820, Jul.). Son of Joseph, and - - Schulze, Danzig ; and grandson of John, mer- chant, Poland, and Petronella Gordon ; which John was the son of Alexander, of Coldwells, Ellon (d. before 1717) (J. M. Bulloch in Aberdeen Jour., 1906, Apr. 23) ; m. Caroline Meyer von Klingraf, and had Adolf von, 1644, Edmond von, 1695, and Franz von, 1706; d. between 1820, Jul., and 1822, Jul. (ibid.). Kinsman of Fabian, 1696- 1706- Franz von. Lt., 2nd Foot Grenadiers, Prussian army. Son of Franz von, 1705; alive 1820, Jul. 6. 1707- Franz von. Saxon army ; Capt. in a reg. of light horse. Son of Ferdinand Heinrich Joseph von, 1698; > Marie von Einsiedel, retiring from the army and living at Cossmansdorf, near Hainsberg; had GORDONS UNDER ARMS CONTINENT. 429 three daus. and Felix von, 1697; d. 1871, at Leipzig, just as he had offered his services against France (Information from Col. von Senfft-Pilsach). 1708- Franz von. Lt. Col., Guards Cuirassiers, Prussian army (Rang- liste der Kgl. Preussischen Armee, 1904). 1709- George. Capt., "slain at Harlam " (Earls of Sutherland, 217). The Balblthan MS. says he was " killed by the M[aste]r of Monteith," but the Earls of Sutherland says that it was his brother Alexander, 1652, who was "slain in Monteith" (pp. 180, 217). He does not appear in Ferguson's Scots Brigade. Younger son of John, IV of Gight (who d. before 1542) ; in. the " Lady of Skilmarock," and had a dau. (Balblthan AIS. ; House of Gordon, I. (201)). Brother of Alexander, 1652, and John, 828- 1710- George, 2nd Marquis of Huntly. 1624, Feb., appointed Lt. in the Scots Men-at-Arms, France (patent printed in William Gordon's Illustrious House of Gordon, n. 121); Apr. 19, Capt., under the following curious cir- cumstances (ibid., ii. 121): Two days before Ludovick [2nd] Duke of Lennox his death [1623-4 Fe b- lf >]. tne French King's Patent under the Great Seal, for restoring the Scots Company of gens d'arms was delivered in London by the French Ambassador to the Duke and his nephew, the Earl of Enzie. The one received his commission as Captain, and the other to be Lieutenant And the Duke in two days thereafter dying [suddenly in London], the Earl put in to be Captain, he being Lieutenant, thought it his due to succeed to be Captain. In that he was much opposed by his other uncle [the 3rd] Duke of Lennox. Notwithstanding which, the Earl of Enzie's interest prevailed, and he was preferred to be Captain, and the Lord Gray was made his Lieutenant ; and for that effect the Patent [printed verbatim, in French, by William Gordon, ibid., n. 612] was renewed by the French King at Campaigne, in Picardy, April 19, 1624, and delivered to the Earl, then at London, by the Count de Tiliers, the French Ambassador, June 7. 1625, Jul., made his first musters at Leith, " in presence of the King of France his officers of the said companie, sent thither to that effect. They wer con- ducted by Sir Robert Gordoun, tutor of Southerland, from London to Edin- burgh, wher they wer noblie interteyned by the Earl of Enzie and the Scottish nobilitie, and sent home agane to ther master, the French king, with great satisfaction and content'' (Earls of Sutherland, 395; Forbes-Leah's Scots Men-at-Arms, i. 115-116). 1627, war having broken out between France and Great Britain, the Scots Coy. was given up; but was reorganized, 1629 (Forbes-Leith's Scots Men-at-Arms, i. 115). 1632, Lord Enzie, summoned by the French King, went to France ("taking England in their way), with his company of gens d'armes, all well appointed and in good equipage " (Earls of Sutherland, 460). Spalding (Trubles, i. 32), who gives the date as " the moneth of Februar or thairby," 1632-3, says : 43O HOUSE OF GORDON. He listis a number of brave gentilmen to serue in the said gard weill armit and weil horsit, and he hes them landwayis to London, and from thence transportit thame be sea over to France. He had also with him his eldest sone Lord George, and his second sone, James, Lord of Aboyne. He made ane brave muster in presens of the King of France, quhairat the King wes weill pleisit and receavit the Lord Gordon, his barnes and soldiouris gratiouslie [The Muster roll of the Coy. of 1633 is given in Forbes-Leith's Scots Men-at-Arms, I. 195]. Sir Robert Gordon completes the story (Earls of Sutherland, 460) : Then he was sent be the French king with his companie into Lorrain in the Marshall de la Fors [Jacques Nonpar] his armie [to assist the united princes of Germany against Austria], whenas Lorrain was brought under the obedience of the French. Thereafter he went into Alsatia and Germany in that army under the command of that great captain the Marishall de la Fors, where he and his gens d'armes did behave themselves valiantlie, and were alwais set upon the hardest and most difficult interpryses ; in whose valour and courage the Marishall de la Fors hade much confidence. [For de la Foroes's compaign see James Grant's Scottish Soldiers of Fortune, 1890 ed., 282-7, ar >d his Memoirs of Sir John Hepburn,}. 1636, Oct., returned to Scotland, "in royall maner " (Spalding's Trubles, i. 76). 1647, Jan. 14, it is stated that the Committee of Estates had offered Sir Robert Moray the reg. which was Lord Gordon's, to recruit his reg. in France (Hamilton Papers, Hist. MSS. Com., nth report, pt. n. p. 117). Eldest son of George, ist Marquis, 474 ; ' 1607, Anne, second dau. of Archibald, 7th Earl of Argyll, and had George, 1711, Henry, 1727, James, 1734; executed, 1649, Mar. 16. 1711. George, Lord Gordon. 1633, accompanied his father (then Lord Enzie), 1710, to France in the Scots Men-at-Arms (Spalding's Trubles, i. 32), being apparently the George de Gordon in Enzie's Coy, 1633 (Forbes-Leith's Scots Men-at-Arms, i. 195). Campaigned in Lorraine and Alsace, with the Marshal de la Force. " Whenas the toun of Spira was taken in be the French, [Lord Gordon] was hurt in the thigh, valiantly fighting upon the breach of the wall of the citie, with his pike in his hand, and never gave over untill the emperialists yeelded, and rendered the toun unto the French ; herein imitating the ancient valour of his predicessors " (Earls of Sutherland, 460; Gordon's Illustrious House of Gordon, n. 164). 1636, Oct., returned to Scot- land (Spalding's Trubles, i. 76) and fought against the Covenanters. See No. 477. Eldest son of George, 2nd Marquis of Huntly, 1710; k. 1645, J ul - 2 > at battle of Alford. 1712- George, ist Duke of Gordon. 1673, "went to Paris and from thence to the French king's army at Oudenarde [under Marshal Turenne], and in Jun. to the siege of Mastricht, then taken by the French in 16 days time ; and the winter following he spent at Caen in Normandy ; and the GORDONS UNDER ARMS CONTINENT. 431 year [1674] thereafter he went with the French army to the conquest of Bur- gundy. After which, he went to the French army, commanded by the Marshal de Turenne, before the battle of Strasburg [Sep.], and at the end of that campaign he returned by London to Scotland. In summer, 1675, he went over to Flanders to pass a campaign in the Prince of Orange's army, from which he met with many civilities ; and in November returned to Lon- don " (William Gordon's Illustrious Family of Gordon, n. 581-2). Probably the "Ober Gordon, i Reg. zu Pf. Collnische Troupe" in Turenne's army (List of officers, Brit. Mus., 1852 di 37). See also 481- Only son of Lewis, 3rd Marquis of Huntly. Father of Alexander, 2nd Duke of Gordon, who fought for the Jacobites at Sherriffmuir. 1713- George. Ens., in Brandenburg army. 1697, Aug. 23, went to Moscow to serve the Czar (Patrick Gordon's Tagebuch, in. 159; i. 643); Dec. 15, Lt. (ibid., in. 162). Son of William (?), Korolewetz (Konisberg) (ibid., i. 643, 644) nephew of George Gray, Konisberg, who sent him money through General Patrick Gordon (ibid., in. 167, 168, 207). Gray was a friend of the general (Diary, 116, 122). 1714- George, 2nd Count of Gordon. About 1711 (?), Capt. of Carabineers in the French army (C. A. Gordon's Concise History, 1890 ed., p. 128). Elder son of Armand James, 1679; b. 1691, the ist Duke of Gordon, 1712, and his sister Ann, Lady Crouly, standing sponsors for him ; d. s.p. (ibid., 128), being succeeded by his brother Andrew, 1674- 1715- George. 1735, Sep. 10, Capt. Lt. in Halkett's Regiment, Scots Brigade in Holland, was deposed by a court martial at Bergen-op-Zoom, and condemned to pay.three-fourths of the costs of justice. Gordon's petition for the quashing of the sentence was refused by the States General, 1735, Oct. 22 (Ferguson's Scots Brigade, n. 198). 1716' George. 1742, Apr. 4, apparently the Ens. Gordon, Mackay's Reg., Scots Brigade in Holland, appointed with six other officers to raise an augmentation (Ferguson's Scots Brigade, n. 238). 1745, May 19, Capt., 6th Coy., 2nd Battn., Majoribanks' Reg. (ibid., n. 408). 1746, Nov. 25, allowed to recruit in Scotland (Scotland Letters and Papers, P.R.O., series ii., bundle 30); permission afterwards cancelled (ibid., bundle 33). 1759, in the 5th Coy. (Ferguson's Scots Brigade, n. 418). 1766, Apr. 2, oath by proxy al- lowed to him as major (ibid., n. 427). Son of George, of Gordonbank, and Greenlaw, Berwick, to whom he was served heir special, 1783, Dec. 18 ; m. Elizabeth Crasford, and had a dau. 432 HOUSE OF GORDON. Isabel Mary, bap. 1750, Feb. 13, at Bosch (ibid., in. 66), who m. Dr. James MacNeill, of Stevenson, and was served heir of provision to her father, 1799, Jul. 22, and d. 1806, Sep. 9 (S.M.). Gordon d. 1796, May, as Col. at Edin- burgh, aged 82 (S.M., vol. 58, p. 433). Nephew of John, 1770. 1717- George. 1743, Mar. 27, Capt, Villegas's, formerly Halkett's Regiment, Scots Brigade in Holland; deceased by Mar. 25, 1743 (Ferguson's Scots Brigade, u. 229). 1718. George. 1745, Jul. 26, officer appointed to one of the new Coy.'s of Mackay's Reg., Scots Brigade in Holland (Ferguson's Scots Brigade, u. 231). 1773, Dec. 24, as major, 2nd Batn., took the oath by proxy. 1774, Jan. 3, petitions (successfully) to draw his pay in Holland (ibid., n. 487). 1775, appears in pay list, ist Batn. (ibid., n. 443). It is difficult to dis- tinguish his services from those of his kinsman, George 1716- Described (S.M.,vo\. 65, p. 738) as " late of Gordonbank " ; cautioner, 1785, Aug. 31, of the will of John, 1770. Appointed Capt., City Guard, Edin- burgh, 1787, Jan. 3, in succession to Capt. Pillans (S.M., vol. 49, p. 52). His portrait along with that of Capt. George Robertson and John Grieve, Provost of Edinburgh, appears in Kay's Portraits (Plate 66), in which it is stated he lived in Bell's Wynd, High Street, and was "somewhat remarkable for his forenoon or meridian potations, an indulgence by no means uncommon in his day". M. Isabella (b. 1759), who was put on the Compassionate List, 1805, and had an only dau. Jane Frances, d. 1816, Jan. 22 (Aberdeen jfour.). Gordon d. 1803, Sep. 22, at Edinburgh (S.M., vol. 65, p. 738). See James Joseph, 808- 1719. George. 1766, Sep. 6, Ens., 6th Batn., 6th Coy., Stuart's Reg., Scots Brigade in Holland (Ferguson's Scots Brigade, u. 431). 1720- George. 1775, 2nd Serg. Maj., 2nd Batn., Gordon's Reg., Scots Brigade in Holland (Ferguson's Scots Brigade, u. 436). 1777, perhaps do., in the Reg. of Dundas, who succeeded Gordon (ibid., n. 440). 1721- George. 1776, Grenadier, ist Batn., Houston's Reg., Scots Brigade in Holland (Ferguson's Scots Brigade, u. 437). 1777, do. (ibid., u. 439)- !7 8 3. do. (ibid., u. 441). 1782, Dec. 13, as " Col. with dispensation," was stated to be in Scotland (ibid., n. 500). 1794, perhaps the "Capt. George, Col., suspended " in the 6th Coy. of the Reg. of van Nyvenheim, who succeeded Houston (ibid., u. 551). 1722- George. 1783, Lt., Scots Brigade in Holland, appears in a list of officers who threw up their commissions and returned to Scotland (Ferguson's Scots Brigade, u. 521). 1723- Gilbert (Guillebert). 1516, in the Scots Men-at-Arms in France GORDONS UNDER ARMS CONTINENT. 433 f (Forbes-Leith's Scots Men-at-Arms, i. 186). A " Gillebert Godon " (sic) appears in the corps in 1515 (ibid., i. 186). 1724- Gilbert. 1722 (alive) Capt., Bourbon Reg., France, "chief sur- veyor for the town of Lichtenberg and Petite Pierre, and living in Saverne in Lower Alsace ". Son of John, " who was engaged in many honourable missions by the favour of the most Christian King," and who was the son of Edmond, 1694 ; recognised as " cousin " by the 2nd Duke of Gordon, 1722, Jan. 13. 1725- Gilbert. 1769, Soldier, Col. Gordon's Coy., Marjoribanks' Reg., Scots Brigade in Holland, took the sacramental Ypres, 1769, March 5 ; 1770, Feb. ii, 1772, Apr. 5, and at Nymeguen, 1776, Aug. 18, 1777, Aug. 31, 1778, Nov. i (Ferguson's Scots Brigade, in. 138, 139, 141, 143, 144, 145). M. Mary Bucham, or Bouham, and had Adam, bap. 1761, Nov. 21, at Nymeguen (Hugh Gordon being a witness) ; William, bap. 1 776, Oct. 20, there ; and Mary, bap. 1764, Mar. 5, at Namur (ibid., in. 81, 109, 87). 1726- Godfred. 1588, Capt., "did behave himselff valiantlie " at the siege of Bergen-op-Zoom, and was taken prisoner, " efter that he had receaved many wounds at the surprysing of the north fort of Bergen. . . . The taking of the north fort wes attempted by the Spaniards with evill successe, which maid them leave the seige and retire, haveing lost sundrie of ther best men " (Earls of Sutherland, 197). "A Spanish Lord, descended of a noble house" (ibid., 197). 1727- Lord Henry. 1659, Lt. Col., Polish Army (Gen. Patrick Gordon's Tagebuch, i. 168). 1660, Sep. 25, at the rout of the Cossacks at Czudno (or Slobodishtchi, Orel), had his horse shot under him (ibid., i. 220) ; Nov. 5, captured Col. Thomas Menzies, of the Russian Service (ibid., \. 253). 1661, Jul. 26, freed Col. Crawford, Russian army (ibid., i. 283). Fifth son of George, 2nd Marquis of Huntly, 1710; b. in France, taken to Poland when young with his twin sister Catherine (who in. Count Andreas Morsztyn, and became great-grandmother of Stanislas Poniatowski, last king of Poland). 1658, Jun. 16, naturalized as "Marquis of Huntly" by a Polish "indigenet" (Volumina Leguin, iv. 565). 1662, Apr. 14, the Huntly estate was burdened on behalf of him and his sisters, but Lord Henry had much trouble in getting his share, telling Lord Lauderdale, 1665, that he had not "yet received during the thirty years I have lived but the sum of 500 stg." (Add. MSS., 22,123 f- 2 39)- i66?i Mar. 21, got a life annuity of 5000 merks from the estate (Privy Coun. Reg. 3rd series, n. 69, 76-78, 269-271, 302-5, ' 6 S4, 655). Robert Mylne in his " Genealogie of the Familie of Gordon," 1707, as quoted in the Diary of Patrick Gordon, 32, says he was " a little hair- III 434 HOUSE OF GORDON. brained, but wery couragious," and that in his " latter dayes " he m. " one Mrs. Holland, ane innkeeper in Aberdeen". Zychlinski (Zlota Siega, 1879, pp. 75-7) does not mention his wife or son, but makes him the grandfather of John James, 1776, and through him ancestor of the present " Marquis of Huntly " in Poland, a descent very difficult to follow (Bulloch's Gay Gordons, 43-58). D. at Strathbogie (Records of Aboyne, 542). 1728- Henry. 1691, Aug. 7, Capt., Russian army, having entered through the influence of General Patrick Gordon, who wrote him letters, 1691, May 22, Jul. 31 (quoted in the Tagebuch, in. 281-2, 286). "I [Patrick] have showne him the conveniencies and inconveniencyes of this country [Russia], so that if he resolve to come in hither, I shall not be wanting in anything that lyes in my power to do for him " (Diary of Patrick Gordon, 174) ; Sep., at Novgorod (Tagebuch, n. 350) ; Oct. 19, at Moscow (ibid., n. 354). 1692, Jan. n, witnessed at Moscow the General's disposition of Auchleuchries to his son John (Diary, 178, 179, 213). Aug. 16, Major, on the General's nomina- tion (Tagcbuch, n. 381). 1693, Jan. 2 9> marched from Bielgorod on the Donetz, against the Turks, who were driven back ; Feb. 15, returned to Bielgorod (ibid., n. 400). 1694, Mar. 10, at Moscow (ibid., n. 441), 1695, Jan. 2, visited the Czar (ibid., 11. 541). 1697-8, Lt. Col., stationed at Archangel (ibid., in. 162, 183)- Joseph Robertson suggests (ibid., 174) that he was "probably the gentle- man of the same name " who served under the Duke of Gordon as one of the garrison at Edinburgh Castle, 1689 ; but this Harry was laird of Achlochrach in Glenlivet, and according to the Birnie MS. returned home after the siege, "having exhausted much of his property ". The Duke sent Auchleuchries a letter by Harry Gordon, dated 1690, Apr. 12 (Diary, 173). In May, 1691, Harry was in Warsaw. 1694, Nov. 8, betrothed and in 1695, Jan. 21, m. in the Catholic Church, Moscow, to Caroline, second dau. of Col. Roonaer (Tagebuch, n. 493, 503), whose elder dau. Elizabeth ;. Patrick Gordon, 1795- 1729- Hugh. 1626, Oct. joined Mackay's Reg. in Sutherland. 1627, Oct., wounded at the pass of Oldenburg, which Mackay gallantly held against Tilly's advance, as recorded by Monro (Expedition, pt. I. 17-32). His rank is not stated (John Mackay's Old Scots Brigade, 208 ; Trans. Gaelic Soc. of Inverness, vm. 188). Son of Adam, " of Culkour " (Earls of Sutherland, 402). The Sutherland Tables (House of Gordon, 11. 139) states that Adam in Culkour (son of Adam of Golspic-Kirktown) had a brother, but not a son, called Hugh. 1730- Hugh. 1760-73, Corporal, Capt. Johnston's Coy., Marjoribanks' Reg., Scots Brigade in Holland, took the communion, at Breda, 1760, Mar. GORDONS UNDER ARMS CONTINENT. 435 28. As " Capt. at arms," he took the communion at Nymeguen, 1761, Mar. 29, 1762, Mar. 21, 1763, Mar. 27 (again as Corporal) ; at Namur, 1764, Mar. 18 (again as Corporal) ; at Tournay, 1770, Sep. 23, 1772, Sep. 27 ; got pay in 1773, after which he disappears (Ferguson's Scots Brigade, in. 131, 133, 134. i3S. J 37. 14, 142. 166). M. 1761, Apr. 17, at Nymeguen, Francina (or Francientje), dau. of James Cavalier, Drum-Major, Majoribanks" Reg. (ibid., in. 158), and had Donald, bap. 1762, Feb. 14, at Nymeguen ; Jacoba, bap. 1764, Mar. i at Nov r (sic) ; Mary, bap. 1767, May 27, at Tournay; Margaret, bap. 1769, Nov. 12, at Tournay; Robert, bap. 1771, Nov. 2, at Tournay (ibid., in. 82, 87, 93, 98, 101, 102). 1731- J. 1830, Capt., Swiss Guards in Paris, who were defeated, Jul. 28, and disbanded Aug. Gordon is a mysterious person about whom much has been written, but of whom very little is known. He may have been a son of Robert Jacob, 1810- He usually signed his letters "Gordon," but his flute diatonique bears the inscription " par J. Gordon ". Christopher Welch, who has written a big book on History of the Boehm Flute, (y& ed. 1896, pp. 504), calls him a " Swiss gentleman of English extraction ". He began experimenting with the con- struction of the flute in Paris in 1826, and produced in 1831 an instrument in which he had bored a lateral hole for the lower E and had covered it with a key, while he had replaced the key for F with a ring. He improved on this with new models in 1832 and 1833. At this time, Theobald Boehm (d. 1904), the Bavarian, was also experimenting and the two men compared notes. Boehm made greater headway, and Gordon (disappointed, it is said) went mad, flung his flute into the Lake of Geneva, and died in an asylum between 1839 and 1847. A fierce controversy has waged round the claims of Gordon and Boehm, and is discussed at great length by Mr. Welch, who says: "that Gordon exercised an influence on Boehm is undeniable, but to what extent will never be known". He was a pupil of Drouet. His wife, " M. Gordon," wrote a pathetic letter about him, 1838, May 20 (History of the Boehm Flute, 127-9; Bulloch's Gay Gordons, 247-252). 1732- Jacob. Cornet in the Dutch Dragoon Guards (G.M., vol. 66, pt. i, p. 442), " but on account of his Scotch name and [his father] the burgo- master's strong influence," he obtained a Coy. in W, P. Colyear's Reg., Scots Brigade, 1724, Nov. 21 (Ferguson's Scots Brigade, n. 121); the G.M. says that the Scots officers in the Brigade resented his service, as he was practically a Dutchman. 1730, Mar. 20, Brevet Maj. 1736, Sep. 18, Brevet Col. and Major (ibid., n. 122). 1747, Sep. 14, captured by the French at 436 HOUSE OF GORDON. Bergen-op-Zoom, when the Brigade had 1124 men out of a total of 1510 k., and many of the remaining 386 wounded ; " overpowered by numbers, de- serted and alone, the Scotch assembled in the market place and attacked the French with such vigour that they drove them from street to street till fresh rein- forcements pouring in compelled them to retreat in their turn, disputing every inch as they retired, and fighting till two-thirds of their number fell on the spot" (ibid., ii. 226, 369). 1748, Mar. 26, Col. Commandant and Lt. Col., ist Batn. (ibid., n. 122). 1758, Nov. 8, Col., in succession to Halkett, who had succeeded Colyear in 1747 (ibid., n. 122); subsequently, Major Gen. Son of the Burgomaster of Schiedam, who was descended from a Scots family ; " the time of its settling in Holland is unknown, but it must have been long ago" (G.M., vol. 66, pt. i, p. 442). The Burgomaster was probably the Robert Gordon who became a member of the Town Council of Schiedam and Alderman, 1687, May, and Burgomaster, 1699, 1701, 1702, 1706, 1717, 1718, 1722, and who d. 1724, May i, having m. Maria van Ryn, by whom he had several children, some of them under age at the time of his death (Information from the Secretary to the Municipality of Schiedam, 1906, Sep. 22). In 1764, Jacob took up a reactionary attitude in reference to the making of some supernumerary elders at Nymeguen and the " new way of singing," for he wrote to Major Buchanan " I desire that you will order the minister, elders and deacons [all of them officers] to your house, and order them in my name to undoo those things immediately" (Ferguson, in. 298). The Session hinted that it was accountable only to a supreme Church Court. Gordon wrote a second letter respecting his former order, with a declaration in case of disobedience that "he knew what to doo". The Session declined (Oct. i) to turn out Capt. Cunningham to whom Gordon particularly objected, but as the "new singing" had never been exacted by the Session as a standing form, but "only attempted as a tryal in consequence of a repeated recommendation from the General Assembly and the now tho' common practice in Scotland, yet they for the sake of peace agree for the time to lay it aside " (ibid., in. 302). But Gordon was obstinate, demanded the delivery of the Session Register, and ordered the stoppage of the minister's stipend ; and when the minister hesitated, the Duke of Brunswick was asked to inter- vene, and the volume was ultimately delivered, Nov. 15 (ibid., in. 303). Gordon m. Dame Johanna Mariah Hyndryck, or Heijdenrijk, and had Robert Jacob, 1810; Menso (son) b. 1732, Oct. 18, and bap. at Ypres (ibid., in. 222, 253); Otto Theodore, 1788; Mariah Robertina, b. 1733, Nov. 9, and bap. Nov. n, at Ypres (ibid., in. 222, 253); and perhaps J., 1731. Gordon d. 1776 (ibid., n. 122). Mr. Ferguson usually calls him "James". GORDONS UNDER ARMS CONTINENT. 437 1733- James. 1628 ? entered the service of the King of France, and "in some battle with the Spaniards he was taken prisoner and lay seven years in irons " (Birnie MS., p. 249). " Old- Sandie Donald, the father of the Donalds in the Enoch, used to tell that James o' Laggan, as he was called after he settled at that place, when he had been dozing and sleeping in his chair in the winter evenings, one of his people would say to another of them : ' I wish you were in the King of Spain's irons ' ; upon which he would in- stantly rouse himself, and entertain them with his adventures abroad the rest of the evening" (ibid.). Third son of George, I. of Beldorney (forfeited for fighting at Corrichie, 1563), and Janet Rose of the Kilravock family (ibid.) ; but does not appear in the Balbithan MS. Cautioner in cases before the Sheriff of Aberdeen, 1619 and 1620 (Littlejohn's Aberdeen Sheriff Court Records, n. 126, 126, 127). The Birnie MS. says : On his return into his own country, he embroiled himself in fresh difficulties by taking an active part in revenging the death of the Viscount of Aboyne and John Gordon ol Rothiemay, who on 8 Oct., 1630, were cruelly burned at the Castle of Frendraufjht. Being bred to arms he was called " The Soldier," and afterwards from the many bold and daring enterprises which he promoted and led a troop of his namesakes to adopt against the Laird of Frendraught by plundering and slaying waste the lands, he also acquired the title of " The Sword of the House of Huntly ". 1635, May 7, the Marquis of Huntly sent his son Adam, and James Gordon of Letterfourie, to arrest the gang, whereupon James Gordoun "callit the Souldiour" and three other Gordons " schippit at Cowrie over to Ross to Caithness, and fra that furth and left the countrie perforce" (Spalding's Trubles, I. 62). 1636, Jul. 3, the Privy Council ordered the arrest of various "light horsemen," including James "callit the Soujour ". 1642, May 31, raided the lands of Lyon of Muiresk (Privy Conn. Reg., 2nd sen, vn. 309). " In his old age he married and settled at the Laggan of Auchindoun." He , left one daughter Jane, who married David MacWilliam, younger of Auch- more, in Glenrinnes (Birnie MS.). He was alive, 1648, Sep. 13 (Presbytery Book of Strathbogie, 92). 1734- James, and Viscount of Aboyne. 1633, accompanied his father, George (then Lord Enzie), 1710, and his brother George, 1711, with the Scots Men-at-Arms, to France (Spalding's Trubles, i. 32 ; Forbes-Leith's Scots Men-at-Arms, i. 195). 1636, Oct., returned to Scotland with his father (Spalding's Trubles, i. 76.) Second son of George, 2nd Marquis of Huntly, 1710; a valiant anti- Covenanter, fighting at the Bridge of Dee, 1639, June 19. 1644, Mar. 24, ex- 438 HOUSE OF GORDON. communicated and escaped to France ; d. 1648-9, Feb., in Paris (Scots Peerage, i. 101 ; Earls of Aboyne, 4-6). Nephew of John, 1747- 1735- James. 1643, "went to France, Capt. in a regiment there and dyed there " (Balbithan MS., p. 64). Spalding's Trubles (n. 235), says that " Gordoun, younger of Arradoull " and two other lairds " brocht into Clatis hous in Old Abirdene about the i6th of Februar [1643] four scoir soldiouris schippit with Lady [Gordon of] Crag at Aberdene for France ". Apparently the Capt. James Gordon who engaged Robert Smith as "one of his sojours to France," Smith's father Alexander giving caution in 120 that Robert would join the Gordons "when the latter should require him" (Records of the Burgh of Aberdeen, Scots Burgh Records Society, I. 5). Son of William, II. of Arradoul, who was son of James, of Knockespock, who in. Margaret, dau. of William, I. of Arradoul; m. (about 1634 ?) Jean, dau. of Robert Bissett, of Lessendrum, and had Robert (Bulloch's Gordons of Cairnfield, 46-7). 1736- James. 1690, entered the Russian army. 1691, Jan. 12, sum- moned to Court to give a display of fireworks (Patrick Gordon's Tagebuch, n. 331) ; this is apparently the display which caused the death of three persons, and injuries to his brother-in-law, Col. Strasburg. 1693, Nov. 23, Col., and ordered to Tambov, Central Russia (ibid., n. 423). 1695, fought in the first Azov campaign, his reg. numbering 1203 men (ibid., n. 539); Mar. 27, came in sight of Azov; Mar. 29, army joined by the Czar and the commander-in- chief of the expedition, Alexei Simonovich Schein ; Jun., the Russians stormed two forts called Callanshaes on opposite sides of the Don ; the first, which lay on the same side of the river as Azov, was " taken sword in hand by a detachment of the army commanded by Gordon, but not without loss" (Gordon's Peter the Great, i. 99); Jul. 15, the Turks surprised the Russians while the latter were sleeping during the heat of the day, and drove them out of the outlying trenches ; Gordon distinguished himself by beating the Turks back three times, until, being wounded and abandoned by his men, he was forced to retire ; in this affair the Russians lost several officers, and 300 to 400 men killed, with 24 officers and about 500 men wounded (Tagebuch, n. 574; Jul. 24, Gordon, with 3000 infantry and 18 guns, was sent to bar the Turkish cavalry's passage to and from the town ; Oct. 16, returned to Tambov (ibid., n. 626). 1700, Sep. 13, he served in the war against Sweden (according to Alexander Gordon's Peter the Great, i. 145). 1700, Nov. 30, was probably captured at Narva ; it is very difficult to separate his career here from that of his brother-in-law, Alexander, 1658- 1702, Sep., petitioned the Czar for the arrears of pay due during captivity, from which he states he had escaped, travelling GORDONS UNDER ARMS CONTINENT. 439 back to Russia, as quickly as possible day and night. The petition is printed in full in the appendix to the Tagebuch (i. 636-8). Subsequently became Brigadier, and as such " left in legacy " 500 stg. to his brother John's widow, Elizabeth Grant, as noted in her will, confirmed 1728, Mar. 15. It was still owing to her executors at that time and does not seem to imply that the Brigadier was dead, for he must be the Chevalier Gordon, " son to the great General Gordon and Captain of the Czarina's Band of Young Nobles," who was stated by a correspondent of the Edinburgh Evening Courant (1736, Jul. 812, No. 1934) to have arrived at Vienna "with advice to the Emperor of her victory over the Tartars " (Turks). Second son of Patrick, 1795, who was the son of John Gordon, of Auch- leuchries, and Mary Ogilvie of the Blerack family (cf. 1738) 5 educated at the Jesuit College, Dantzig, 1685-1686 Mar. (Tagebuch, n. no, 128), was sent to Douay, 1686, May, and at Lublin, 1686, Oct. (ibid., n. 136, 202); visited Auchleuchries, 1690, Feb. (ibid., n. 296). 1737- Count James. 1701, Sep. 2, at the attack on the fort of Notte- burg near Narva, he was "twice repulsed with considerable loss ; but on the third assault the commandant caused beat the chamade in order to capitulate. The Czar made a present of 1000 roubles to Gordon who had received a slight wound "in the ancle" (Gordon's Peter the Great, i. 169). 1738- James. 1704, Apr. 2, wrote, as a prisoner of the Swedes from Stockholm, to Lord Seafield (Grant's Scafidd Correspondence, 371), " to proquar on letter from hir Majesty [the Quan of Great Breatten] to is Majesty the King of Suadlan for Collonell [Alexander] Gordon off Auchintoull and my fredom ". He adds : " Ue are both content not to serv against is Majesty the King of Suadland douring this var. . . . Reliv us out of this misirabell bondeg." He describes himself as " old Dem Ogilvie grandchild Mullican " (cf. 1736)- Auchintoul, 1658, calls him " honnest old Mullikins " (ibid., p. 373). 1739- James. 1746, Jul. 15, Ens., Stewart's Reg., Scots Brigade in Holland, ordered to recruit in Scotland for the ist Batn. (Ferguson's Scots Brigade, n. 270; Albemarle Papers, 323). 1749, Nov. 21, Lt., 4th Coy., ist Batn., Stewart's Reg. (ibid., n. 418). 1767, Aug. 19, oath by proxy as Brevet- Maj. and Capt., 2nd Batn., Stuart's Reg. (ibid., n. 483). 1776, Aug. 19, took the oath as Brevet-Col, and Capt. (by exchange) of a Coy., ist Batn., Houston's Reg. (ibid., n. 490). 1781, Jan. 2, oath by proxy as Maj., Stuart's Reg. (ibid., n. 492) ; Jan. 5, Major, 2nd Batn., Stuart's Reg., authorized to draw his pay in Holland (ibid., n. 492). 1782, Dec. 13, Col. "with the army," residing at Zutphen, aged 66 (ibid., n. 500). 44O HOUSE OF GORDON. Probably Sir James, 6th bart. of Embo, who is said (S.M., 1786, Dec., vol. 43, p. 622) to have been a " Colonel in the service of their Mightinesses the States of Holland and as having d. " lately " at Zutphen (Bulloch's Gordons in Sutherland, 59). Elder brother of Sir William, 1396. 1739a. James. After the rebellion (2106) in the French service (S.P. Dom. Geo. II., P.R.O., bundle 92, p. 104); pensioned by King Louis. 1740- James. 1779, Jan. 9, Sergeant and " Cadie," Stuart's Reg., Scots Brigade in Holland, witnessed the baptism of James, son of Sergeant John Mackay (Ferguson's Scots Brigade, in. 194). 1741- James. 1783, officer, 2nd Battn. Houston's Reg., Scots Brigade in Holland (Ferguson's Scots Brigade, n. 441). 1742- James. 1783, 2nd Serg. Maj., 2nd Batn., Dundas's Reg., Scots Brigade in Holland (Ferguson's Scots Brigade, n. 443). 1742a. Jean (Gourdon de L'Eglisiere). 1710, Engineer (Volunteer) in the Flanders campaign. 1711, Engineer. 1712, served at the defence of Quesnoy where he was wounded in the head. 1715, May n, Lt, " reforme," Reg. of Navarre. 1719, Jun. 12, Capt., " reforme ". 1727, Engineer-in-Chief. 1733, served at the siege of Kell. 1734, at the siege of Traerbach, the attack on the lines of Etlingen, the siege of Philipsburg. 1735, at the affair of Clausen. 1744, served with the army of the Rhine at the siege of Menin ; Jun. 9, Lt.-Col., "reforme," Reg. of Navarre; siege of Ypres ; Jun. 27, Col., "reforme," Reg. of Navarre; siege of Fumes. 1745, Brig, (brevet); sieges of Ostend, Nieuport and Ath, Brussels, Antwerp, Mons, Charleroy, Namur. 1746, Oct. ii, battle of Roucoux. 1747, siege of L'Ecluse, Sas de Gand, Fort Philippine, Bergen-op-Zoom (with distinction), forts Frederic Henry, and Lille, where he commanded the Engineers; Sep. 17, Marechal de Camp, (brevet). 1748, Jan. i, Director-Gen, of Fortifications in Normandy; siege of Maestricht ; May, Lt.-Gen. of the armies " du Roi " (Pinard's Chronologie Historique-Militaire, 1778, v, 562). He was "esteemed exceedingly for his skill in fortification and reckoned one of the best engineers in that Kingdom " (C. A. Gordon's Concise History, 1890 ed., p. 4, quoting "Campaign of Flanders by Morant," which is unknown to the British Museum authorities). C. A. Gordon calls him (1754) "of Leglaisiere " ; John Gordon writing to Lord (Kenmure ?) i 756, Aug. 7, says " Gordon de L'Eglisierre has an estate on the confins of Alsasse. His family certainly came from Scotland about 200 years ago, but he can give no satisfactory account from what particular family " ; he bore the arms of the Gordons of Huntly " with some little differ- ence '' (Letter in the possession of Mrs. Walker, of the Culvennan family). In 1732 he was created Chevalier of the Order of St. Louis. Pinard says he Z> J ul - M. aged 66. GORDONS UNDER ARMS CONTINENT. 441 1743. Jehan. 1478-1497, Archer de la Garde, Scots Life Guards in France (Forbes-Leith's Scots Men-at-Arms, n. 57-80) ; appears as Jehan de Gourdon in 1485 (ibid., n. 65). 1744- Johannes Marinus. 1788, Sep. 25, entered Dutch army. 1794, May 6, Lt. 1795, Jul. 28, dismissed. 1814, Jan. 29, asked permission to re- enter the service and was appointed ist Lt., 7th Batn. of Infantry (Informa- tion from Prof. Kramer). Son of the Burgomaster of Harderwijk ; b. 1773 (ibid.). 1745. John. " Liewetenand," k. " att the battle of Flanders " (Familie of Innes, 245) ; probably the Capt. Gordon who was k. at Austruweel, 1584, Aug. 13, against the Spaniards (Ferguson's Scots Brigade, i. 25). Son of John, " of Kadenbanno " (Familie of Innes, 245). The Balbithan MS., however, calls the laird of Carnbannoch " James," and says he had a natural son John " in Miltown of Noath ". In any case, he ///. Margaret Caldwell (who secondly in. John Nairn, and thirdly Lt. Weache), and had John, 1753 (House of Gordon, i. (178)). 1746- John. 1609, Oct., Capt., Scots Brigade in Holland, his company disbanded ; Oct. 6, Johan de Witt reported that Captain Gordon " has not been here [Steenbergen] during twenty-five or twenty-six weeks ; indeed, all the year round he has not been one month with his company " (Ferguson's Scots Brigade, i. 236, 237) : His lieutenant, too, has been absent over six months, hi* oldest sergeant over six weeks ; and the other sergeant is on the sick list. Thus there is but one officer, viz. the ensign, a foul, useless drunkard, in the company, which to all intents and purposes has none. Moreover, the said company is very badly paid and upheld, so that out of extreme poverty many soldiers desert, and, as is well known, very few of the others are fit for duty. ... I pray, therefore, that your lordships [of the Council of State] may see good to order the said captain very sharply to betake himself with his officers to his garrison, to pay and uphold his company, as Other captains here do, lest for want of this it sink into utter ruin, for the poverty among them is extreme. Oct. 7, de Witt repeated his request to the Council of State (ibid., i. 238) : Three times the said soldiers have besought me with incieasing vehemence to advise your lordships of their misery and poverty. . . . Many burghers complain, that, having out of compassion for the poor soldiers provided them with some necessaries, they have not been paid. An (undated) statement from Gordon, "at present in garrison within the town of Steenbergen," states (ibid., i. 238): It is now full three months since he, the petitioner, received payment from the State, either for himself or his company. He has therefore been compelled to burden himself to the last degree with the interest of borrowed money, in order to satisfy his company. Yea, so KKK 442 HOUSE OF GORDON. deeply has he engaged himself that he has no means left, and know of none by which he can maintain his soldiers. Therefore he prays [for the provisional advance of 500 or 600 pounds of 40 groats]. Oct. 14, a letter from de Witt speaks of the Council's having discharged Gordon with his company; asks assistance for the burghers. 1610, May n, the States General recommend the sutlers of Gordon's company to the Council of State that " these poor petitioners may succeed in getting their payment, or at least come to an agreement with the other creditors in Utrecht " (ibid., i. 243). 1615, Aug. 25, a request was read to the States General from a John Gordon praying for the post of serg. maj. in the reg. of Col. Brog (ibid., i. 253). 1618, Brog reports that " by the absence of Capt. Gordon " the post of serg. maj. is vacant " (ibid., i. 285). 1618, Feb. 17, the Council of State report on a petition by Captain "Johan " Gordon (ibid., i. 292): On the strength of the old services which he mentions in his petition as having been done in Brabant by his late father, he can make no claims on these united provinces, though it seems he mentions them, not with a view to receive any payment for them here, but in order that your High Mightinesses [the States General] may be the more inclined to dispose favour- ably of his request. And for the services rendered to these lands by the petitioner, he has been fully paid so that . . . the answer to be given to the petitioner's request be " Patience ". Son (according to the Earls of Sutherland, p. 180) of Alexander, 1652, and Jacobee Pedralis, but the Balbithan MS. calls Alexander's son "Captain Alexander Gordon in Holland". The Earls of Sutherland states that John had a son Alexander, 1657 (?), ar) d tne Balbithan MS. that this Alexander married in Holland and "begat a son, who was a captain anno 1633". 1747 John, Viscount Melgum and Lord Aboyne. 1625, Lt. to his brother George, Lord Enzie, 1710, in the Scots Men-at-Arms (Earls of Suther- land, 395; Forbes-Leith's Scots Mcn-at-Arms, i. 115, 195). Fifth son of George, ist Marquis of Huntly, 473; created Viscount Melgum and Lord Aboyne, 1627 ; in. 1626, Sophia Hay (d. 1642, leaving one dau.), fifth dau. of Francis, gth Earl of Erroll (Blakhal's Brieffe Narration) ; burned to death at Frendraught, 1630, Oct. 8-9 (Spalding's Trubles, i. 17-20). His peerage became extinct, but the Viscountcy of Aboyne was created, 1632, for his nephew James, a great anti-Covenanter. 1748- John. 1626, Oct., joined Mackay's Reg., rank not stated (Earls of Sutlierland, 402). " Sone of John Gordoun, of Gartay " (ibid. 402), who, however, is difficult to fit into the Garty group as given in the Sutherland Tables (House of Gordon, n. 141) ; probably a kinsman of Adam 1635, and John 1749- One of these Johns is given in Mackay's Old Scots Brigade (p. 208) as having been a colonel in the Dutch army. GORDONS UNDER ARMS CONTINENT. 443 1749- John. 1626, Oct., joined Mackay's Reg., rank unknown (Earls of Sutherland, 402 ; John Mackay's Old Scots Brigade, 208). Son of Adam Gordon Georgeson, and brother of Adam, 1635, who also joined Mackay. 1750- John. 1627-57, soldier in the service of the Grand Duke of Hesse, and had become a thorough German (" ein volliger Deutscher ") ; prisoner with Patrick Gordon, 1795, at Dantzig, 1657, Jan. 5 (Tagebuch, i. 133). 1751- John. 1630, Col., Sweden " offered to levy at his own expense twelve companies of foot-soldiers, towards whose monthly pay the merchants of Danzig were to contribute. In the letter to Oxenstierna which conveys this news, the king adds, ' Such levies are very necessary at the present time ' ' (Th. A. Fischer, quoting from Oxenstierna's Skriften och Brefrexling, I. 676, in The Scots in Sweden, 91). Fischer identifies this Gordon in his index, with the statement (p. 118), " Col. Gordon's (of Clunie) estate of Hammerss 'was sold for 10,000 Thaler to Hans Maclier in 1652 '." No such Col. ap- pears in the Cluny pedigree. 1752- John. 1631, sailed from Cromarty with Adam, to join the army of Gustavus Adolphus (Earls of Sutherland, 450) ; rank not stated. Otto Donner (Scottish Families in Finland and Sweden, Helsingfors, 1884, p. 19) notes that a John Gordon was in the army of Gustavus. Son of Gilbert, of Bein-ewen (Earls of SutJierland, 450), a place name that is extinct. 1753- John. Before 1631, officer in the army of the Emperor (Austria). 1631, Nov., captured by the Swedes at Nuremberg (Earls of Sutherland, 474) : The King of Sweden issued out of his leaguer about Norenbourgh with a party ol a thousand foot and fyve hundredth hors, and rencountering with Collonel Spaw, Leivetenant- Collonel John Gordon, Captain Walter Leslie [of the Balquhain family] and others, leading a stronger and greater partie of the emperialists, the king invaded them, and beat them, after a long and sharp fight ; killed the most part of them ; tooke Spaw, Gordon, and Leslie prisoners, and sent them into Norembourgh. The king kept Leivetenant-Collonel Gordon prisoner with him six weekes and then, for his valour, released him without ransome. 1634, Feb. 14, as Col. and Gov. of Eger, near Pilsen, was privy to, if he did not actually undertake, the assassination of Wallenstein, who, according to Puffendorf, had " raised him from a private soldier " ; created, in conse- quence, by the Emperor, a Marquis, and Bearer of the Gold Key; for a sur- vey of the extensive literature on the subject see the House of Gordon (i. (177)- (181)). Son of John, 1745 (ibid., i. (177)) ; visited Scotland, 1644 (Familie of Innes, 248), admitted burgess of Elgin, Feb. 27 (Cramond's Records, of Elgin, n. 462), 444 HOUSE OF GORDON. though the intestine trouble of Scotland diverted him " from buying an estate in Scotland " (Familie of Innes, 248). He retired to Holland, as Lord of Schmy- dar and Scrivan ; d. unm. 1648, Dec. 10-17, at Dantzig, being buried (he was a Protestant) in the Nieuve Kerk at Delft, to which ten plain silver beakers were presented in his memory (illustrated in the Burlington Mag., 1908, Oct.). By his will, which he made at Lubeck, 1648, Oct. 27, and which was the subject of a lawsuit in 1687 between Sir William Binning, Edinburgh, and Lady Hope of Kerse, he left a great deal of money to his three half-sisters (Wigton Com., printed in full, Aberdeen Free Press, 1906, Sep. 4). 1754- John. 1637, Oct. 19, went with his brother Alexander, 1656> to join Col. Alexander Cunningham's Reg. in Sweden (Earls of Sutherland, 486). Service in Ireland, described in 832- Son of Sir Alexander, of Navidale ; described in the Sutherland Tables as a priest (House of Gordon, n. (132)). Brother of Alexander, 122, 1656, Cousin of Adam, 1637, George, 475-6, and John, 833. 1755- John (?). 1642, " Livetennand Colonell Gordone, brother to the Laird Abirgeldie " joined the Reg. des Gardes Ecossois, raised by warrant, 1642, Apr. 20, by James (Campbell), ist and last Earl of Irvine (yr. son of Archibald, 7th Earl of Argyll) for the service of the French King. Irvine got forty soldiers from his brother-in-law Lord Huntly, 1710, who were " schippit at Abirdene, wnder the conduct of Livetennand Blair ; and thairefter [September?] vther men wes schippit for his regiment at Abirdein, with Livetennant Colonell Gordone" (Spalding's Tnibles, n. 187). Son of William, VI. of Abergeldie, and probably named John (House of Gordon, i. (88)). 1756- John. " Leivtenant Collonel in Germanie " (Sutherland Tables, House of Gordon, n. (152)). Son of Patrick, of Craigston, cadet of Cairnburrowi(/i>/. 283) : Hearing of your being at Gottenburgh ... I was more inflamm'd than euer with a desire to spend my liffe and all I have under your Excell. command in the persuite of so noble ane actione, and was nowe a good waie on my journaie, hoping to have the honour to have kissed your hands and there personallie to have rendred my selff and mine whollie youres, which I am forced nowe to doe by proxie haueing this morning receauved my Roiall mistresse [Christina, dau. of Gustavus] command in all hast to gather my regiment together and to desarme them yet heere (?) still in a general! peacfe] to obey which being forced against my will to returne, I send the bearer heereof my brother in my place who hath quitted a standing companie under me. He may be " one Collonell Gordon," who was k. 1650, Mar. 27, while fighting on Montrose's side at Carbisdell, Ross-shire (Earls of Sutherland, 555)- 1760- John. 1664, Capt., Swedish army, d. in Cracow (Spalding Club Misc., v. 345). Son of William, of Cotton (who was son of Sir Thomas, of Cluny), and Marion, dau. of Patrick Gordon, of Gordonsmill (birth brieve, granted 1668, Jun. 4, to John's brother, William, ibid., v. 34 ; Btilbithan MS.). 1761- John. 1666, Jul. 25, Captain, Russian army, met General Patrick Gordon "at Dunemunde skonce or fort" on the Dwina near Riga (Diary of Patrick Gordon, 68; Tagebuch, i. 378) and met him again at Riga. 1667, May 8 (Diary, 103, 104). 1762- John. 1685, Ens., Russian army, dismissed with his brother for 446 HOUSE OF GORDON. reasons that do not transpire (Patrick Gordon's Tagebuch, i. 86) ; had entered at the usual age. Eldest son of Patrick, 1795 ; sent to Douai, 1686 (ibid., n. 136) ; got part of the family estate from his father, 1692, Jan. n ; m. 1692, Elizabeth (d. 1726, Mar.), eldest dau. of William Grant, of Crichie, and had six sons and two daus. ; d, 1712. 1763. John. 1688, Ens., "Col. (Hugh?) Mackay's Reg. in Holland (Dalrymple Dccreets, vol. 71 ; not in Ferguson). Described of Craigcullie (? Cracullie, a family descended from John, of Essie, as described in the Balbithan MS.); who, 1688, Jan. 16, gave a bond for 200 merks to Robert Cheisley, merchant, Edinburgh (ibid.). 1764- John. 1722 (alive), Capt, Navarre Reg., and surveyor in chief for Givet and Charlemont, Flanders (Alsatian newspaper, quoted in the Aberdeen Free Press, 1887, Sep. 15). Son of Edmond, 1693, and brother of Gilbert, 1724- Recognised as "cousin" by the Duke of Gordon, 1722, Jan. 13 (ibid.). 1765- John, "8th Viscount of Kenmure". (1733-40?), "served about seven years in the Scots Brigade" in Holland, and "was just about being promoted on the commencement of the war, 1740, agreeable to his wish, as he was much beloved and they wished much his stay [when] he returned home at his [elder] brother's [Robert's] earnest request " (Earlston MS. ; not given in Ferguson). Second son of William, 6th Viscount of Kenmure, 2148, but for whose attainder he would have been 8th Viscount; b. 1713; m. 1744, Mar. n, Lady Frances Mackenzie, dau. of William, 5th Earl of Seaforth, and had Adam, 97, James, 725, John, 897, Robert, 1203, and William, 1402; d. 1769, Jun. 16, at Liverpool on a coasting voyage for his health (Scots Peerage, v. 131-2). 1766- John. 1734, Capt. in the French army; "behaved with such courage at the battle ot Guastalla in Italy [1734, Sep. 19, when the French defeated the Austrians] that the King of Sardinia took notice of him and re- commended him to the marishal [Claude Louis Hector] duke of Villars, but he died soon after and left no issue " (C. A. Gordon's Concise History, 1890 ed., p. 128). Natural son of Arrnand James, ist Count of Gordon, 1679- 1767- John. 1 683, Jan. 14, took the oath in Mackay's Reg., Scots Brigade in Holland (Ferguson's Scots Brigade, i. 505). 1688, John left Mackay's Reg. and received a commission in Wauchope's Scots Foot, raised that year by King James and paid for by France (ibid., i. 478, 515, 516). See 842- GORDONS UNDER ARMS CONTINENT. 447 1768- John. 1694, Sep. 18, Capt. in the Reg., commanded by John, Lord Strathnaver (afterwards i6th Earl of Sutherland, 838), in Holland (Ferguson's Scots Brigade, n. 22). 1699, Capt. (ibid., u. 22). Probably " a son of Gordon, of Embo " (ibid., n. 22) ; that is to say Sir John, 3rd bart. of Embo, 843- 1769- Sir John, 4th bart., of Earlston. 1742, joined Capt. Ralph Dundas's Coy., Villegas's (after 1745, Stewart's) Reg. as a Volunteer, notwith- standing his " most earnest desire of going abroad as merchant, which oc- casioned some warm disputation " with his father, who declared he " would neither meddle nor make " with him unless he complied (Earlston MS). 1742, Jun. 20, set out for Edinburgh "with scarse half a dozen of rufled shirts and some night ones, and few of them good, and my father did not offer me a sixpence nor even an apology"; he felt "almost overcome with grief" in having to go " against my will into a way of life and a new sett of companions, whose loose morals I never relished and was distinguished from three others of the same name by ' Godly Gordon,' applying it com- paratively ". 1742, Aug. 20, armed at Dendermond, where the reg. was garrisoned. 1743, Jun., had a sabre fight with Hamilton, of Grange, another Volunteer in the reg., who was jealous of him. 1743, Nov. 10, marched to Menin, where he studied fortification. He became "gradually reconcil'd to the way of life and was soon after initiate in all the mysteries thereof by the French," who invested the Dutch, 1744, May 17. 1745, ^ ar - I , Lt. ; Mar. 16, arrived in Leith, and got some recruits. 1745, May 10, reached Breda. 1746, March 1748, Nov., he details at great length (4400 words) the campaign against the French. 1747, Sep., defeated his Capt., Mackay, in a duel at Oudenarde. 1750, Mar. 8, Capt. 1752, Jun., got leave of absence, reached Scotland, Jul. 18, and never returned to Holland, though he got orders, 1754, Mar. 17, to recruit for the Brigade (Earlston MS.). 1760, May 8, Capt. 7oth (British) Ft., unattached, 888- 1770- John. 1745, Ens., Villegas's Reg., Scots Brigade in Holland (Ferguson's Scots Brigade, n. 321) ; left Sluys in Flanders, Oct. 26, for Holland, and was ordered by Villegas to go recruiting to Scotland until Mar., 1746, but their Mighty Highnesses subsequently cancelled the leave and the military auditor at Sluys confiscated Gordon's salary, for which he was cen- sured by the Council of State, 1746, Jan. 10 (ibid., n. 322); a somewhat similar experience was shared by John 1769, who set out to recruit, 1745, Mar. i, and found great difficulty in getting his money from his Capt., Dundas. 1749, Nov. 22, Lt., ist Coy., ist Batn., Stewart's Reg. (ibid., n. 409). Subsequently entered the service of Portugal : " being disappointed in 448 HOUSE OF GORDON. not getting the command of a reg., he retired and lived near Nymeguen, with Col. Archibald Scott (ibid., u. 409, 418). William, 1433, William, 1440, and William, 1449, also served on the British Staff, Spanish and Portuguese armies. Brother of George, of Gordonbank, Berwick, and uncle of George, 1716 ; d., 1777, abroad; described in his will, which was confirmed at Edinburgh, 1785, Aug. i, as "late in the service of his Faithful! Majesty the King of Portugal," his son John Hamilton, 1774, being executor and George, 1718, cautioner (Edin. Com. Test., vol. 126, pt. 2). 1771- John. 1746, Oct. 7, as Col. -Commandant of Colyear's Reg., Scots Brigade in Holland, he wrote from Hallingen to the Council of State whether he must let the officers recruiting in Scotland remain there or cause them to return. The Council told him, Oct. 10, to let them remain until further orders (Ferguson's Scots Brigade, u. 275). 1772- John. 1750, Mar. 8, Lt., acting as Capt., 2nd Coy., ist Batn., Stewart's Reg., Scots Brigade in Holland (Ferguson's Scots Brigade, n. 411). 1759, still in reg. (ibid., n. 418). 1773- John. 1771, Corporal, 2nd Batn., Stuart's Reg., Scots Brigade in Holland (Ferguson's Scots Brigade, in. 202), and perhaps the Corporal John, who witnessed a baptism, at Ypres, 1775, Sep. 14 (ibid., in. 107). M. 1771, May 3, at Deventer, Juliana Smith (ibid., in. 202). 1774- John Hamilton. 1782, Dec. 13, Ensign, 2nd Batn., Houston's Reg., Scots Brigade in Holland, was one of the officers who asked six weeks to consider the oath required by the " High Mightinesses," converting the Brigade into Dutch troops (Ferguson's Scots Brigade, n. 499). 1783, Jan. 14, resolved to throw himself on His Majesty's Royal Protection (ibid., u. 519) and returned to Britain (ibid., n. 521). Lord Adam Gordon says (Add. MSS., 35,529, f. 226) that General Stuart of the Brigade, speaks most handsomely of him. 1787, joined our 6oth Ft. (see 1038). Only son of John, 1770- 1775- John Henry. Entered the Austrian service (House of Gordon, n. (216)). Son of Edward, Lesmoir (d. 1832); b. 1815; m. 1850, Oct. 10, Amelia Cherry, dau. of Sir Herbert Abingdon Draper Compton, and had Herbert Spencer Compton, 658- See also 1040, 1041 and 1042- 1776- John James (" Marquis of Huntly"). 1699, Col. of Hussars, Polish Army (Theodore Zychlinski's Zlota Ksiega Szlachty Polskiej, 1879, P- 75)- Said (ibid.) to be a grandson of Lord Henry 1727, and to have obtained from the Great Diet, 1699, Jun. 16, an " indegenet," as "Marquis of GORDONS UNDER ARMS CONTINENT. 449 Huntly"; m. (i) Rzeplinska, and had Robert, "whose descendants proved their nobility in Poland in 1847," a d Gabriel ; /. (2) Gordon (said erroneously, by Zychlinski to be a sister of Lady Catherine Gordon, Countess Andreas Morsztyn), and had Peter, Collector of Customs at Cracow, the father of Joseph Felix von, 1779 (Information from Charles, Marquis of Huntly, Warsaw, 1905, and from Col. Iwan von Gordon und Huntly, Zwin- genberg Hesse, 1906, summarised in a letter by J. M. Bulloch to the Aber- deen Free Press, 1905, Feb. 4; see also the account of the Polish Gordons in Bulloch's Gay Gordons, 43-58). 1777- Sir John James, 4th bart., of Park. 1774, Mar., Capt. of the Marquis de Conflans' Reg., to which he was introduced at Marsal. The Marquis decided that he should serve in the " cavalery, as the legions in this service are compos'd of horse and foot " (Sir William Fraser's Chiefs of Grant, n. 539-545). His career in our own army is described in 1046- Son of Sir William, 1832, 2154- 1778- Jose. Maj., Chausseurs, Spanish Army (Information from his brother Luiz). Fifth son of Luiz. Brother of Alejandro, 1646, Alvaro, 1671, Francesco, 1703, Juan, 1781- First cousin of Carlos Pedro, 288, and Joseph Maria, 1080- 1779- Joseph Felix von. 1760, entered Saxon army; Capt., Albert Light Horse ; Lt. Col., Elector's Cuirassiers. Son of Peter, Collector of Customs, Cracow, and Judge of Czerniechow, Poland (who was the son of John James, "Marquis of Huntly," 1776, and his first wife Roza Wezak-Rudzka ; b. 1742; "obtained recognition as Mar- quis of Huntly, 1768 " (Zychlinski's Zlota Ksiega, 1879, p. 76) ; Roman Catho- lic; m. 1786, Elizabeth von Weisenfels (Protestant), of the family of Wer- ben, and had Ferdinand Heinrich Joseph von, 1698, and two daughters (Information from Col. von Senfft-Pilsach and Col. Iwan von Gordon und Huntly). Brother of Karol, 1782, and of Franciszek, 1704. D. 1801, Jun., at Marienberg, Saxony, and is bur. there. 1780- Juan. 1588, Aug. 8, Capt. of the Portuguese galleon " San Felipe," one of the Spanish Armada, was k. with 108 seamen by the English, off Calais (Statement by the Purser, Pedro Coco Calderon, in the Calendar of Letters and State Papers, preserved in the A rchives of Simancas, vol. iv. p. 445). 1781- Juan. Officer (Pavia Hussars ?), Spanish army (Information from his brother Luiz). Eldest son of Luiz ; brother of Alejandro (q.v .) 1646, Alvaro, 1671, Fran- cesco, 1703, Jose, 1778- First cousin of Carlos Pedro, 288, and Joseph Maria, 1060. LLL 4JO HOUSE OF GORDON. 1782- Karol. Col., Polish army; commander of the free town of Cracow (Zychlinski's Zlota Ksiega, 1879, pp. 75-7). Son of Peter, and grandson of John James, " Marquis of Huntly," 1776 ; d. s.p. 1820 (ibid.). Brother of Franciszek, 1704, and Joseph Felix von, 1779. 1783- Michael. 1587, Jan. 26, Gentilhomme de la Compagnie, Scots Brigade in Holland, got 15 (Ferguson's Scots Brigade, i. 52). 1784- Count de Mirabelle de. Engineer, France. 1746, Jan. i, got the following commission dated Glasgow (offered for sale 1910, May, by William Brown, Edinburgh, for 35) : Charles, Prince of Wales etc., Regent of Scotland, England, France and Ireland and the Dominions thereunto belonging. To the Count de Mirabel de Gordon, Engineer sent by the King of France to Scotland for our service greeting. From the character we have received of your experience and from the trust and confidence we repose in your conduct and loyalty to us, we hereby constitute and appoint you Commander General of our Artillery. You are therefore carefully and dilligently to discharge the office aforsd ; and we hereby require all the officers and soldiers of our army to observe and obey you as Commander aforesaid. And yourself to follow and obey all such orders, directions and commands as from time to time you shall receive from us or our Commanders-in-chief for the time being. 1746, Jan. 6, arrived at Stirling to help the Jacobites to besiege the Castle in which Gen. Blakeney commanded a strong garrison. The Chevalier Johnstone (History of the Rebellion, Winchester's ed., i. 70, 71, 81, 83) heaps abuse on him. The "requisites of his genius were very limited and he had not the shadow of judgment, discernment or good sense ; his figure being as ridiculous as his spirits ". The Highlanders called him always M. Admirable. The siege of Stirling Castle was made hopeless by his " rashness and ignor- ance ". Lord Elcho (Affairs of Scotland, p. 382) says that " Mons." de Mira- belle was much blamed for the insufficiency of his battery and for beginning to play upon the castle with only three cannon, when, if he had waited a day longer he might have had seven mounted ; " people did not hesitate to say he had been bribed". The Marchese Vitelleschi (A Court in Exile, p. 212) says " he was entirely wanting in the talents and capacities to which he laid claim ". Lord Macleod in his narrative says he was always drunk (p. 384). Lord George Murray says (Jacobite Memoirs, edited by Robert Chambers, p. 96) " he was so volatile that he could not be depended upon ". He is apparently the " Mons. de Mirabell, now a French prisoner at Carlisle," but on parole at Perth, for whose exchange the Duke of Richmond wrote Newcastle in an undated letter (S.P. Dom. Geo. II., P.R.O., bundle 91, p. 173). John Gordon, writing 1756, Aug. 5 (to Lord Kenmure ?), says he " pretends to come of the Gordons of Quercy " in Cahors. Elcho (Affairs of Scotland, p. 371) calls him " Le Comte Mirabel de Gourdon, knight of St. Lewis". GORDONS UNDER ARMS CONTINENT. 45 1 1785- Oskar von. Officer in the German Navy; now (1912) Capt. Younger son of Oskar Iwan von, 1786 ; b. 1873, J ul - T 5> at Zwingenberg ; m. 1902, Apr. 7, Elsbeth Gippernich, Tientsen, and has Rudolf Emil, b. 1903, Apr. 12, and Harald, b. 1906, Aug. 9. 1786- Oskar Iwan von (Gordon-und-Huntly). Entered the Austrian army. 1862, Adjutant to the Austrian gen. accredited to the Bundesrath at Frankfort (Information from Col. von Senfft-Pilsach). Son of Ferdinand, 1698 ; & 1834, May 4, at Sacko ; m. 1862, at Frankfort, Johanna Wilhelmina Clara Mampel, b. 1841, Jul, 5, at Mayence, who is now (1912) living at Darmstadt, and had two sons, Oskar, 1785, and Rudolf, 1811 ; resided for many years at Zwingenberg, Hesse. He signed himself " Gordon und Huntly," but on his sons entering the German army they were refused the " und Huntly," which is borne now only by the female members of the family; d. 1909, Jul. n, at Darmstadt (Information from the family). 1787- Otto Dirck. 1763, Apr. 22, Lt., 6th Coy., 2nd Batn., Gordon's Reg., Scots Brigade in Holland (Ferguson's Scots Brigade, n. 431), entering as Otto only. 1774, Apr. 18, took the oath by proxy as Capt., Gordon's Reg., Scots Brigade in Holland (ibid., n. 487). The Biographische Woordenboek der Nederlanden (VH. 293) says he became Col. of the " Pro Patria " Coy. of Civic Guards of Utrecht, and Lt. Capt. of the " Hand and Foot Bowmen ". A portrait of him, apparently in the " Pro Patria " uniform, drawn in 1784 by C. V. Cuylenburg, and engraved by Rienr, Vinkeles and C. Bogerts (g| x -j\ in.) was published by Weppelman and Lieftink, and is reproduced in Bulloch's Gay Gordons (p. 157). He sided with the home-rule movement of the muni- cipalities against the claims of the Princes of Orange as hereditary stadtholders, and was one of the twenty-four delegates to the Constituent Assembly at Utrecht. William Gordon, 1410, describes to Sir Robert Keith (Add. MSS., 35,539, f. 90) having passed through Holland on his way to London, and adds : You wil see by the newspapers that my namesake, Mr. G., is playing the deuce in Hol- land. He entered the Stadt Hauss of Utrecht the day I was there, and obliged the magistrates to repeal an act they had proposed the day before. He insists that the common people should have a part [in the government]. His corps consists of about 700 effectives completely armed and even with cannon. Almost all the inhabitants of Utrecht and a great number of ladys have subscribed to furnish him with powder for exercising his Corps. Several of the English merchants at Amsterdam told me he was a most turbulent man and had done them great harm during the war. His property was confiscated, and such was the animosity against him that in 1787 when the Stadtholder was at Rhenen, the inhabitants of the town dis- played their attachment to the Prince by publicly burning Gordon's effigy. 452 HOUSE OF GORDON. His memory, says the Woordenboek, is still (1862) preserved in a popular song often repeated by the street boys of Utrecht, one verse of which begins, " Mijnheer Gordon is een brave kapitein " : Captain Gordon is our leader, the bravest man of all ! He can manage all the people whether great or small 1 His jolly good health let us drink in liquor that is fine, A glass of best French brandy or the best of foreign wine ! 1788- Otto Theodore. 1758, Nov. 5, Ens. in Major (John?) Macleod (of Talisker's) Coy., 2nd Batn., Gordon's Reg., Scots Brigade in Holland, though he did not take the oath (at the Hague) till 1759, Oct. 17, "having been closely engaged in regimental duty, exercise, and a change of garrison" (Letter by A. Johnson, agent at the Hague for Gordon's Reg., to Lord Barrington, 1759, Nov. 6; W.O.ln Letters,, P.R.O., I. 978). Probably the same as Otto Dirck, 1787- Son of Jacob, 1732 (ibid.}. 1789- P. D. 1758, Nov. 5, Ens., 2nd Coy., 2nd Batn., Gordon's Reg., Scots Brigade in Holland (Ferguson's Scots Brigade, n. 420). 1790- Patrick (" Patrix "). 1503, Oct., Archer de la Garde, Scots Life- Guards in France (Forbes- Leith's Scots Men-at-Arms, n. 87). 1791- Patrick. 1693, Aug. 10, Capt., Lauder's Reg., Scots Brigade in Holland (Ferguson's Scots Brigade, i. 573). 1694, commanded one of the junior companies (ibid., n. 17). 1695, J un - I ^> another officer appointed in his place (ibid., i. 573). 1792- Patrick. Served under Gustavus Adolphus (Harperfield Tables, quoted in Wimberley's Gordons of Craig, 23). Son of John, IV. of Craig, and brother of John, 1759; designed "of Over Fuilzetnont " in a sasine of 1620, Jun. 9 ; d. s.p., 1632 (ibid., 22, 23). 1793- Patrick. 1647-9, " marichal de logis to the Scots gens d'armes '' (Blakhal's Britffc Narration, 213 ; Forbes-Leith's Scots Men-at-Arms, i. 195). Brother of a " gud pouer gentlewoman, called Jeane Gordon," who, "after the second warres of Paris," died of a fever, Jan. 27 (1648?) by wait- ing on " Doctor Gordon and his wyffand three yong children, who were all seik at one tyme, so that non of them could help another ". Blakhal also caught it (Brieffe Narration, 213, 214). 1794- Patrick. 1651 ? Col., " now in service of the king of Poland, a brave gentleman and good souldier ... he is in good favor and credit with the king of Poland " (Earls of Sutherland, 474). Son of Robert, of Gollachie, " descended from the familie of Cairn- borrow " (ibid., 474), who gave trouble to the reformers. He may be the GORDONS UNDER ARMS CONTINENT. 453 same as " Steelhand," though the latter does not appear in the Polish army, and then as Capt., till 1657. Cousin of John, 1756, and Robert, 1803. 1795- Patrick. 1655, Feb., enlisted at Hamburg with Kittmeister Garden of the Swedish army (Tagebuch, I. 6); Sep. n, received his first wound (in the ribs) at Sabota, when fighting the Poles; Oct. n, wounded again (in the leg) near Cracow, and had his horse shot under him. 1656, Jan., captured by the Poles, and carried to Sandetz, and after seventeen weeks, entered the army of the Polish leader, Lubomirski ; Jul., captured near War- saw by the Swedes and taken to Dantzig, near which he was wounded. 1657, Jan. 5, captured by the Poles ; then captured by the Imperial troops, after being twice wounded, but escaped after six weeks. 1658, Ens. in the Swedish reg. of Col. Anderson ; soon after captured at Stnm by the Poles, from whom he escaped in six weeks ; Nov., recaptured by the Poles, and urged by Sobi- eski to join them, which he did after eleven weeks, in 1659, as Quarter- master, and got a coy. of dragoons ; his advice resulted in the capture of Gradenz. 1660, Capt. Lt. of Lubomirski's bodyguard ; June, fought at Czudno (Chudnovo) where the Poles and Crimea Tartars defeated the Ukraine Cossacks and Russians ; agreed with Gordon, " Steelhand," to raise two coys, for the Emperor, but afterwards cried off; and offered his ,'services to Col. Daniel Crawford, of the Russian army, who had been captured at Czudno ; Sep. 5, entered Russian army at Moscow, as Crawford's Maj. 1662, Lt. Col., and helped to quell the revolt caused by the depreciation of the coinage. 1665, Feb. 14, Col. 1666, Jun. 1667, Feb., on a mission to England. 1667, Jun. 1677, Jan., diary blank ; from 1670 to 1677 he was in the Ukraine, subduing the Little Cossacks, and devoting his spare time to the study of mechanics, fortification and strategy (Diary, 104). 1677, Jan. 8, returned very ill to Moscow and to answer some complaints from troopers of his reg. ; Jul. -Aug., held Tschigirin against the Turks (Tagebuch, \. 434-446). 1678, Jan., sent to defend Tschigirin, with his dragoons and a reg. of Strelitzes ; Auchintoul says he forced his way with one officer only through the enemy "in a very extraordinary manner and got to the Russian camp almost dead with wounds, hunger and fatigue" (Peter the Great, i. 67; Tagebuch, I. 543); Aug. 11, magazine blown up and 4000 Turks killed (Tagebuch, i. 544); Aug. 20, Maj. -Gen. (Diary, 172). 1678-84, diary missing. 1679, appointed to chief command of Kiev and placed at the head of the selected regiments in the Ukraine (Diary, 108). 1683, Lt. Gen. 1686, Apr.- Jul., visited England and Scotland. 1687, Feb. -Sep., commanded the select regiments of the second division in a war against the Crimean Tartars ; Sep. n, appointed Gen., and received his father's name, being known as Peter 454 HOUSE OF GORDON. Iwanowitsch (Tagebuch, u. 202). 1688, spent the year in Moscow. 1689, planned a campaign against the Crimea Tartars and conducted it to Pere- kop, May 14, where it was abandoned (ibid., n. 257); Aug. 7-11, suppressed the mutiny of the Strelitzes against Peter. 1690, in the expedition to the monastery of the Holy Trinity of Serge (Diary, 172). 1695, Mar.-Aug., in- vested Azov ; Gordon opposed the Czar's scheme for attacking the town and it proved, as he foresaw, a failure (Gordon's Peter the Great, i. 101, 107 ; Tagebuch, n. 528-588.) 1696, Mar., set out for Azov, with 15,000 men; Jun. 28, Azov captured, largely owing to Gordon's strategy (Gordon's Peter the Great, i. 107) ; Oct. 9, returned to Moscow. 1697, tne Czar, going to western Europe, left Gordon as general-in-chief ; marched to Azov to strengthen the fortifications. 1698, suppressed another Strelitz revolt ; Dec. 31, diary ends. Son of John, of Auchleuchries, Cruden (who was son of Patrick, of Nethermuir) and Mary Ogilvie of the Blerack family ; b. 1635, Mar. 31, at Easter Auchleuchries ; educated at the Jesuit College of Braunsberg; in. 1665, Jan., Katherine, dau. of Col. Philip Albrecht van Bockhoven, by whom he had three sons, including James, 1736, John, 1762, Theodore Ignatius, 1814, and two daus. Katherine (m. Col. Stras- burg and 'then Alexander Gordon, of Auchintoul, 1658) ; and Marie (m. Major Daniel Crawford and then Col. Carl Snivius); m. (2) before 1686, Elizabeth Barnoe, dau. of Col. Roonaer (her sister m. Henry, 1728), by whom he had two sons and a dau. Gordon d. 1699, Nov. 29, and was bur. in the Roman Catholic Church, Moscow, in a vault before the high altar, where a Latin inscription calls him " Patricius Leopold Gordon " (Diary, 193). No Gordon officer, with the exception of " Chinese " Gordon, has had so much written about him, notably in Tagebuch des Generals Patrick Gordon, translated into German by Dr. Maurice Posselt, 3 vols., Moscow and St. Petersburg, 1849, 1851, 1852, totalling 2050 pp., of which 117 are devoted to a very elaborate index; contains portraits of Gordon and DATPHKT) ETC " Patrick Gordon, [and] ego [his] dnevnik [diary] " ; by Alexander Brueckner, published at St. Petersburg, 1878, pp. 182. GORDONS UNDER ARMS CONTINENT. 455 his second wife. Posselt transcribed interesting passages from the original MS. for Passages from the Diary of General Patrick Gordon, edited by Joseph Robertson, pp. xxxvi, 244, with a portrait, and presented to the Spalding Club by Beriah Botfield, of Norton Hall, 1859. Alexander Brueckner wrote an account of him in Russian, 1878 (pp. 184). See also John Hill Burton's Scots Abroad, 1900 ed., pp. 348-72 ; Davenport Adams' Under Many Flags, 1896, pp. 138, 157 ; and D.N.B. 1796- Patrick. 1657, Jan. 5, Rittmeister in the Polish army, met Patrick Gordon, 1795, then a prisoner at Dantzig (Diary, 25 ; Tagebuch, i. 133)- 1659, tried to recover the goods of his kinsman, the late Lt. Adam, 1641 (Tagebuch, i. 184). 1660, Oct. 8, wounded by the Cossacks (ibid., i. 235). 1661, Jun., the Baron d'Isola, on behalf of the Emperor, engaged " Lievtennant-Collonell Gordon, commonly called Steelhand," to levy a reg. of horse ; Steelhand engaged Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries and two others to raise 800 horse (Diary, 35); Jul. 10, the order was countermanded (ibid., 37, 38). Origin unknown ; Auchleuchries, 1795, calls him " my cousin " (ibid., 84) ; nicknamed Steelhand, because he had lost a hand, the German text calling him " mit der stahlernen Hand" (Tagebuch, i. 133); he was known to the English as " Steelhand the Mosser " (Scotland and the Commonwealth, p. 28). A fierce anti-Covenanter, he had a ''troup" of despoilers at Aberdeen, of whom William Gow, in Birnie, confessed, 1647, Jul. 29, in sackcloth, to have been a member (Elgin Presby. Minutes, as transcribed by Dr. Cramond). 1647, May, 22, the Commissioners of the General Assembly found that he and other Gordons had been " prymly active and instrumental in killing, burn- ing, destroying, robbing, spolying and many other insolences" (Gen. Assem. Com. Records, Scot. Hist. Soc., xi. 269) ; Jun. 6, excommunicated (Presb. Book of Strathbogie, 75). 1649, Jun., he had apparently gone abroad, for at this time Parl. requested the Aberdeen Magistrates to examine William Barton, skipper, as to what gentlemen he had brought with him in May from the Low Countries, in particular Patrick Gordon, " callit Steelhand ". 1650, Apr., probably the " notable" malignant, Peter Gourdon, who, as reported on this date, on being searched for at Aberdeen, with four other men, seized a boat and boarded a vessel in the harbour, in which were 12 tuns of sack and 1200 bushels of wheat, and carried her away " as it's conceived to Orkney " (W. S. Douglas's Cromwell's Scotch Campaigns, 167, quoting from the " Milton State Papers," p. 8). 1650, Dec., the parson of Rothiemay was queried as to his dealings with Steelhand. 1651, Oct. 29, Gordon appealed against his excommunication (Aberdeen Kirk Session Records, Spald. Club, 212); the 456 HOUSE OF GORDON. committee appointed to confer with him " anent his sense of his former guiltiness and gross debordinges," found " some signes of repentance," and he was remitted to the Presbytery to be released. 1666, Nov. 5, went to London (Patrick Gordon's Diary, 84); Dec. 10, "departed with little satis- faction, haveing gott but fifty pund sterling, and that from the Earle of Middleton, but by His Majesties order : . . . left his skatole with his passes in pledge," and they were redeemed by Auchleuchries (ibid., 86). 1667, Mar. 9, " Collonell Gordon Steelhand " dined with Auchleuchries at Hamburg (ibid., 98). 1797. Peter. 1720, Apr. 10 (O.S.) and 1721, Apr. 16 (O.S.), Capt. in Mac- Lean's Coy., Cunninghame's Reg., Scots Brigade in Holland, communicated at Tournay (Ferguson's Scots Brigade, in. 120). 1722, Mar. 18 (O.S.), Capt. in Mackenzie's Coy., communicated at Tournay (ibid., in. 121). 1724, Mar. 26, Capt. in MacLean's Coy., communicated at Namur (ibid., in. 122). 1798- Pierre. 1419, Ecuyer in the Scots Men-at-Arms in France (Forbes-Leith's Scots Men-at-Arms, i. 154). 1799- Richard. 1550, 1554, Archer in the Scots Men-at-Arms in France (Forbes-Leith's Scots Mun-at-Arins, i. 190, 192). 1800- Robert. 1505, Oct., Archer de la Garde, Scots Life Guards in France (Forbes-Leith's Scots Men-at-Arms, n. 90). Perhaps the same man who was Archer du Corps, 1506-1507 (ibid., ir. 90, 91). 1801- Robert. "Slain in France in single combate, being then in service and great credit with Margaret [1492-1549], Queen of France and Navarr " (Sir Robert Gordon's Tables, House of Gordon, n. (135)). C. A. Gordon (Concise History, 1890 ed., p. 125) calls him "a captain in the service ". Fourth son of Alexander, Bishop of Galloway, and great-grandson of Alexander, 3rd Earl of Huntly, 116. Uncle of Armand Claude, 1678 1802' Robert. 1631, Drummer in Jacob Ramsay's Reg., Sweden (Th. A. Fischer's Scots in Sweden, 221). 1803- Robert. " Collonel in Germanie " (Sutherland Tables, House of Gordon, n. (152)). In the Earls of Sutherland (p. 408) it is stated that he was in the Scots Reg. levied by the Earl of Morton and that he went with the expedition for the relief of Rochelle, 1627. He may be the " Ensign Gordon," k. at the battle of Rhe (Skrine Papers, Hist. MSS. Com., 127). The Duchess of Rutland writing 1627, Oct. 10, says" Last night had news from Rhe," and refers to the " ill-usage of poor Gordon ". Son of Patrick, of Craigston, and brother of John, 1756 (Sutherland Tables) and cousin of Patrick, 1794- GORDONS UNDER ARMS CONTINENT. 457 1804- Robert. 1637, "Miles in Hollandia" (Services of Heirs). Nephew of James Gordon (" patrui "), to whom he was served heir of conquest, 1637, Jun. 7 (ibid.). 1805- Robert. 1716, Apr. 3, soldier in Murray's, afterwards Cunning- hame's, Reg., Scots Brigade in Holland, m. at Ypres, Katherine, dau. of John Forties, indweller of Courtray (Ferguson's Scots Brigade, m. 148), and had John, bap. at Ypres 1717, Feb. 8 (ibid., in. 13) ; Jean, bap. at Tournay, 1721, Jun. 15 (ibid., in. 17); Janet, bap. at Namur, 1724, Oct. 7 (ibid., in. 21), and apparently m., 1741, Nov. 10, at Menin, Donald Mackay, soldier in Col. Lamy's Coy. in the reg., then commanded by Mackay (ibid., in. 154) ; Mary, bap., 1728, Jun. 27, at Breda (ibid., in. 25). 1806- Robert. 1745, Feb. 10, officer in Colyear's Reg., Scots Brigade in Holland (Ferguson's Scots Brigade, n. 230). He then entered the British army, 1193- 1807- Robert. 1782, entered Scots Brigade in Holland, serving twenty- one months as cadet, and sixty-eight months as Ens. 1794, Lt., Baron van Nyvenheim's Reg. (Information from Prof. Kramer). B at Tournay 1773 ; reformed religion (ibid.) The same as 1808 (?) 1808- Robert. 1815, Jul., Adjutant commandant of the French Army, murdered at Conde, under curious circumstances, explained in the following letter to J. M. Bulloch by M. Henri Houssaye, the Napoleonic scholar : The Adjutant-Commandant Gordon (grade between Colonel and General) was, at the beginning of the campaign of 1815, chief ot the staff of the General of Division. On June 16 (date of the battles of Ligny and Quatre Bras) he deserted over to the enemy. He wrote on June 20 a report on the strength of the forces and the disposition of the French army, in which he inferred the disbandment of that army if Louis XIII. should re-enter France. On July 7 he entered the garrison of Conde', neglecting all the formalities usual upon presenting oneself as a " parlementaire ". The Governor of Cond^, General Bonnaire, regarded him as an emissary of the Dutch army, which was advancing on Cond. He had him searched, and papers were found on him proving that he had deserted the French Army on June 16, and that he had prepared a report on the position of that army. He was accordingly convicted of desertion to the enemy and of treason. General Bonnaire, who might have delivered him over to a court martial, which would have condemned him to death without hesitation, preferred to send him elsewhere to be hanged. But on the way from the house of the governor to the gate of the town, the soldiers who escorted him overwhelmed him with insults and threats. Then, either on their own initiative, or else at the instigation of Lieutenant Mieton (Bonnaire's aide-de-camp), they shot him dead. When the Royalist reaction set in "The White Terror" Bonnaire and Milton were brought on June 5, 1816, before the Council of War, and condemned [on June 9, 1816], the first to transportation, the second to the pain of death. [Mie'ton was shot in the plain of Grenelle and on the same day Bonnaire was degraded on the Place Vendome.] There was, to say the MMM 458 HOUSE OF GORDON. least of it, as much of passion as of justice in this sentence, especially as regards Bonnaire, who was absolutely innocent of Gordon's death. The case is fully dealt with by Count Maurice Mejan in Histoire du Prods du Marechal de camp Bonnaire et du Lieut. Mieton ; Paris, July, 1716 ; 8vo, pp. 172. M. Houssaye says that Gordon was a Dutchman (son of 1732 ?) He had entered the service of France at the time of the division of Holland, and remained in it until the day of his desertion (June 16, 1815). In 1815 he had two brothers, officers in the Dutch army the one in the artillery, the other in the navy. It was on their denunciation, seconded by Prince Frederick of the Netherlands, that Bonnaire and Mieton were pursued and delivered up to the Council of War. 1809- Robert Alexander. 1794, May 19, honourably discharged from the sth Coy., Reg. van Nyvenheim, Scots Brigade in Holland (Ferguson's Scots Brigade, n. 552). Prof. Kramer states that he served seventy-two months as Cadet, and sixty-eight months as Ensign. Son of Alexander, 1668, and Maria Pieternella Ghyben, bap. 1768, Jan. 4, at Tournay, by Rev. J. P. Propstinge, minister there (Ferguson's Scots Bri- gade, mi. 95). 1810- Robert Jacob. 1753, entered Scots Brigade in Holland. 1765, Dec. 30, Lt., 4th Coy., 2nd Batn., Gordon's Reg. (Ferguson's Scots Brigade, i. 430). 1776, Feb., Lt., 2nd Batn., Halkett's Reg. (S.M., vol. 28, p. 112, which seems doubtful as Halkett's Reg. was then known as Dundas's). 1777, Jun. i, arrived at the Cape in the service of the Dutch East Indies Coy., as Capt., second in command of the garrison (Theal's History of South Africa, 1897, n. 150) ; Aug. 17, in company with William Paterson and Jacobus van Reenan christened the Orange River (Paterson's Narrative of Four Journies into the Country of the Hottentots). 1780, Feb. i, appointed to command the garrison (History of South Africa, \\. 167). 1795, because Commander-in- Chief (a battery at Hout Bay being named alter him), and had to fight the British ; Jun. 14, he wrote Admiral Elphinstone " I abhor French principles, and if our unhappy Republic where I am (sic) born and served these forty-two years, surrender, then I am a Great britainer " ; Sep. 24, Gen. Craig took Cape Town ; Sir J. W. Kaye says : Gordon's supineness during the period that hostilities were actually carrying on, when he certainly neglected his official duties, and his having recommended the acceptance of the first offers of Sir George [Elphinstone] and General Craig [his correspondence on the point with Gov. Sluysken and Col. de Lille fills 200 pp. of Theal's Records of the Cape Colony} rendered him suspended and occasioned his being very grossly insulted by the men of his own reg. the day they laid down their arms. On the morning of the 2jth of October [the G.M., vol. 66, pt GORDONS UNDER ARMS CONTINENT. 459 i, p. 4, says Oct. 5] he put an end to his life with a pistol, being no longer able to endure the disgrace he conceived he had fallen into with both parties. He was buried privately, but his corpse was attended to the grave by near forty English officers." Son of Jacob, 1732 ; b. in Guelderland (G.M., vol. 66, pt. i, p. 442). He was " handsome in his person, elegant in his manners, upwards of six feet high ; thin, but muscular, strong, active, and capable of enduring great fatigue ; and of a dark complexion ". His villa, on a hill a few miles out of Cape Town, " commanding a most pleasant and extensive view by sea and land," was for long "the hospitable rendezvous of all distinguished strangers in the Colony," and Captain Parker (Voyage round the World, pp. 129, 133, 137, 141) speaks of the " good Colonel " with enthusiasm. The G.M., which says he spoke Dutch, French, German and English fluently, refers to it as " the seat of hospitality," which "at once exhibited the learning of the man, the dignity of the chief, and the felicity of the husband and father ". Kaye calls him " a man remarkable for his humanity and his philanthropy. He was a traveller, an antiquarian, and a natural philosopher. Botany was latterly his favourite study. He travelled farther inland from the Cape than any Englishman had ever done. As he committed his observations on every subject to paper, his manuscripts, which are in his widow's possession, are probably valuable ". Some of his drawings were handed for collection to John Pinkerton, the anti- quary, who, 1806, advised the Govt. to buy them from Mrs. Gordon, as of "great importance to this commercial country and to the interests of our oriental colonies " (G. M. Theal's Records of Cape Colony, v. 420). The G.M. says he was " possessed of too little subtlety and of too impatient a mind " for a colony " where despotism and peculation were uncontrollable and where self-interest was universally prevalent ", He m. " a very amiable and sensible woman, native of Pays de Vaud in Switzerland," who after his death returned to Switzerland with her four sons, the eldest of whom, aged seventeen when his father died, bore a commission in his father's reg. at the time of the surrender (G.JV/., ; .vol. 66, pt. i, p. 442). Father of Robert, 1808 (?) 1811' Rudolf von. 1882-92, officer in the Grand Duke of Hesse's Inf. (Life Guards) Reg., No. 115 at Darmstadt. 1897-9, m tne 5 th Grand Duke of Hesse's Reg., No. 168, at Offenbach. Elder son of Oskar Iwan von, 1786 ', b. 1863, May 4, at Este near Padua ; now an official in the Revenue department, Berlin ; m. 1900, Oct. 14, Alex- andra Buttel, Frankfort-on-Main (Information from himself). 1812- Salomon. " Commisaris ter monstering over de regiment Zwit- sers " (inspector of examination in the Swiss Reg.) in Holland (Biograpliisch Woordenboek der Nederlanden, vn. 293). 460 HOUSE OF GORDON. Great grandson of James, of Letterfourie, Admiral, 687 (ibid.) ; m. Barbara Torcq, and had three children, including Gertrude, b. 1649, at Bergen-op- Zoom, m. Cornelis de Graeuw, and became well known as a poet (Nieuw Biographisch-Woordenboek van N ederlandshe Dichters, 1845, u - 2 79) She is said to have been related to Otto Dirck, 1787- 1813- Scaudt. 1550, Archer in the Scots Men-at-Arms in France (Forbes-Leith's Scots Men-at-Arms, i. 191). 1814 Theodore Ignatius. 1697, Aug. 5, Ens., Butirki Reg., Russian army (Patrick Gordon's Tagebuch, n. 128). 1709,00!., "when all trace of him disappears " (Diary, xxii). Third son of Patrick, 1795 ; received his military education in Dantzig, 1694 (Tagebnch, n. 433); confirmed by the Archbishop of Anura, 1698, Jul. 6, as " Joseph " (ibid., in. 203 ; i. 638-9). 1815- Thomas. 1505, Archer, Scots Men-at Arms in France (Forbes- Leith's Scots Men-nt-Arins, i. i 75). Apparently " Thomas Gourdon " (I'aisne), Archer in 1507 (ibid., i. 180). 1816- Thomas (Ic jeune). 1507, Archer, Scots Men-at-Arms in France. His name is spelt " Gordon " whereas the elder, Thomas in the same list is given as "Gourdon" (Forbes-Leith's Scots Men-at- Anns, i. 180). 1817- Thomas. 1516-35, Archer de la Garde, Scots Life Guards in France (Forbes-Leith's Scots Men-at-Arms, n. 103, 134)- 1818- Thomas. 1695-8, Lt. in France, in the service of King James ; his passes (credentials ?) had been stolen. 1698, Aug. 9, applied to General Patrick Gordon for service in the Russian army. 1699, Sep. 2, service ac- cepted (Tagebnch, i. 651). Son of William, merchant (d. 1697); b. in Scotland (ibid., 650) ; met General Gordon's son, John, in Scotland, and travelled with him to Riga (ibid., i. 650). 1819- Thomas. 1717, Jun. i, entered the Russian Navy as Capt. Com- mander after a personal application addressed to Peter the Great at Paris (Information from Gen. Beklemisheff, St. Petersburg) ; in May he had been commissioned by the C/ar to invite naval officers from England to join the Russian Navy (ibid.) ; he had had to leave our Navy (see 1313) on account of his Jacobite sympathies ; the writer of A History of the Russian Navy, (Navy Records Society, vol. 15, p. 36), says it was in Holland that Peter picked him up ; he was certainly in touch with Peter before 1717, for Mar, writing to him 1716, Nov. 13, says (Stirling-Home-Drummond-Moray Papers, Hist. MSS. Com., 168): I hope you have got one I wrote to you the 2ist of October, in which I told you the HOUSE OF GORDON CONTINENT. 461 pleasure Mr. Brown [Prince James] had in the assurances you gave him by our friend of Mr. Buckley's [the Czar's] good intentions towards him, and how reddy he would be to do all that he possiblie can to cultivate that friendshipe betwixt Buckley and him which may cer- tainly tend to both there advantage. 1718, whilst commanding the battleship "St. Catharine," he was also Com- mander-in-Chief of a squadron of six vessels which cruised between Odens- holm and the Finnish skerries to drill the crew and watch the enemy's vessels (Information from Gen. Beklemisheft). 1719, Jan. i, Rear-Admiral ; commission signed by Peter on the " Ingermanland, 1719, Jul. n, so that it apparently dated backwards ; it is printed in the Moray Papers, 187 ; Gen. Beklemisheff gives Jan. 17 as his promotion to Admiral of the Blue ; and notes that Gordon hoisted his flag on the " Liesnoiye," which had been designed by Peter, and after its loss at Kronstadt on the " Moscow" (64 guns) commanded by William Hay (Janes's Imperial Russian Navy, 7-19) ; cruised to Lameland ; during the campaign the Czar often dined on Gordon's ship (Beklemisheff information). 1720, Jan., "as a reward for his services the salary is fixed at the rate of 600 Tchervontzoff per annum and is to be paid from His Majesty's Household for the whole time that Gordon will re- main in actual service" (Beklemisheff information); was commander of a squadron which wintered at Reval (ibid.). 1721, with his flag on the " Isaac Victoria," he commanded the squadron of Kronstadt consisting of six battleships, three frigates and two smaller vessels, and arrived with that squadron at Reval ; Jul., removed his flag to the battleship " North Adler " (ibid.); Jul. 14, at a banquet, commemorating the battle of Hango, the dis- like of Gordon and Rear-Ad. Sievers, a Dane, who was jealous of his promo- tion, a violent quarrel broke out between them in the presence of the Czar, " when the whole company was inflamed with wine ; Gordon told the Czar, in the Dutch language" (History of the Russian Navy, Navy Records Society, 84), that Sievers did not show him the respect due to his character, in not consulting wilh him on affairs of moment, nor communicating the orders he received from the College [i.e. the Ad- miralty] any otherways than to the captains. And farther, as the College only appointed the captains their respective ships, leaving the distribution of lieutenants and all inferiors to Sievers, he had taken the advantage of his power to assign the best officers and men to the Danish and Dutch commanders ; while he and the rest of his party being Britons, were so wretchedly provided, that should they be ordered out to sea they were utterly unable to manage their ships and must infallibly suffer in their reputation ; at the same time His Majesty running the utmost risk of losing his men of war ; and so artfully couching his discourse, as to insinuate that they were persecuted for the principles even in Russia. The General-Admiral in vain endeavoured to interrupt the discourse, or persuade the Czar to remove from Gordon and sit by him. He would hear all the Rear-Admiral had to say, and 462 HOUSE OF GORDON. then began to expostulate in high terms with the General-Admiral, ever using this expression in an upraiding manner, " You and your Rear-Admiral do this and that " ; threatening them with the loss of their heads if any damage was sustained by their maladministration. The General-Admiral laboured all in his power to justify Sievers, and when occasion led him to mention Gordon, retorted upon the Czar, " Your Rear-Admiral ". Sievers, thoroughly acquainted with the Russian freedom in liquor, took no notice, but left the company. Gordon, totally ignorant of the Russian language, and none presuming to interpret what the General-Admiral said of him, was silent. Nevertheless, the dispute was carried very high betwixt the Czar and the General-Admiral ; Count Apraxin declaring that he looked upon Gordon and his associates as men of turbulent dispositions and malevolent principles ; that, having set their native country in a flame without finding their account in it, some of them were forced to fly from justice, and were now caballing to foment divisions in Russia. However, in conclusion, the Czar obliged the General-Admiral to submit, and the assembly broke up. Jul. 15, the Cxar called in the morning on the General-Admiral, and apolo- gised for the scene on the previous evening, but the latter backed up his support of Sievers : " Why Gordon, perfectly unacquainted with the Russian language and customs, should be more in your Majesty's good graces than he, I profess I am perfectly at a loss to account for. I expect Sievers will demand his dismission at the end of the campaign ; and if he goes, many will be ready for the flag ; but I know of none capacitated to go through the multiplicity of business in his arduous employment." The Czar said little in vindication ; only that Gordon was a brave officer, and had served long in a better regulated navy than ever Sievers did. The Czar then asked Sievers to excuse what was past, and desired him to live in amity with Gordon, as his brother rear-admiral, and thereby ease himself of part of the burden or weight of affairs that lay upon him. But Sievers maintained that Gordon had falsely accused him of partiality in dividing the officers and men ; that consulting him would sooner embarrass than ease him in the province under his care; and that whilst he served His Majesty, was Gordon's senior officer and superior flag, His Majesty must excuse his non-admission of him upon the proposed foot of equality ; but as soon as the campaign was over, His Majesty might redress all grievances by granting him the dismission he had long desired, and should insist upon ; and then His Majesty mighi do his pleasure in giving Mr. Gordon the flag, and the affairs under his direction. The Czar with some difficulty, got 'em to drink a glass together, under the mask of a seeming reconciliation ; but as their variance had been of an old date, and diffused itself amongst the officers, most of them espousing one side or the other, the emulation survives ; Sievers still retaining, and using with a high hand, his power; and has gained over to his party Rear-Admiral Saunders. Aug., took part in a sham fight in the presence of the Czar ; Oct. 22, Vice- Adm. (Beklemisheff information). 1722, commanded the squadron of Kotlin, which was on a drill-cruise between the Red Hill and the Birch Islands, flying his flag on the " Neptunus " : in the winter took part in the Admiralty Councils (ibid.). 1723, flew his flagon the "North Adler," sailed with the fleet to Reval, and brought some three-deckers to Kronstadt. 1724, Feb. 7, Acting Commander-in-Chief at Kronstadt; Oct., took over the Kronstadt GORDONS UNDER ARMS CONTINENT. 463 canal and docks, which had been transferred to the Admiralty. 1725, Jun., investigated the strike at the Sestroretsky Works ; Nov. 30, received the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky, with the Red Ribbon. 1726, cruised the Gulf of Finland on the "St. Alexander". 1727, May 6, Adm. ; Nov. 16, Commander-in-Chief at Kronstadt. 1729, Jun. 26, retired from the Commander-in-Chiefship, but took it ilp again temporarily in 1730, vice Vice- Adm. Saunders (who was an Englishman). 1731, Feb., inspected the Sestroretsky Works. 1732, commanded the fleet, having his flag first on the battleship "Natalya" and then on the battleship " Schliesselbourg,'" and cruised for the practice of the crews between the Red Hill and the Birch Islands ; Nov., presented with the Delegate's House at Kronstadt as an hereditary freehold estate. 1733, commanded the fleet cruising to the Red Hill, having his flag on the battleship " St. Alexander " ; Jan., Commander-in-Chief at Kronstadt, which appointment he held until his death ; Aug., attended the trials of a battleship and frigate; Oct. 30, Commander of the 2nd Div. of the 2nd Marine Reg. (ibid.). 1734, May, captured Dantzig, which had been besieged in the previous year by 60,000 Russians and Saxons under Marshal Munich, because the King of Poland, Stanislaus Leszcynski, for whom it had declared, had taken refuge there. France had sent sixteen warships and three regiments to his aid, so it was necessary for Russia to increase her attacking force, which she did by sending Gordon, flying his flag on the battleship "Peter I and II," in command of a fleet of fourteen battle- ships, five frigates and several small vessels ; having discharged guns for the army at Pillau, he bombarded the fort of Weksselmunde and the French camp lying outside it; when the fortress fell, Gordon captured a French frigate and a small vessel, and recaptured three Russian vessels (ibid.). 1735, Feb. 20. (O.S.), Field Marshal Keith, writing from Javarof to con- gratulate Gordon on the Dantzig expedition, says (Moray Papers, 171) All the Poles that I have seen assure me that the so sudden surrender of the town was entirely owing to appearance of the fleet which cut off all hopes of succours, and therefore they look on you as the main instrument of the loss of their liberty, for that is their ordinary term for us who have been emploied on this side of Poland. 1736, flying his flag on the " Peter I and II," he commanded the fleet cruising to the Red Hill (Beklemisheff information). 1737, Sep. 15, the following order was made by the Admiralty (ibid.) : To pay Admiral Gordon for the year 1737 the sum of 1000 roubles, being expenses in- curred by him for the Name Days of the Imperial Family and for the days which are observed as anniversaries of victories and other national holidays and in future to pay the sum of 1000 roubles to the Commander-in-Chief at Kronstadt out of the Admiralty's funds, and on the strength of this Ukase to pay the said Admiral Gordon by the decision of the Council of the 464 HOUSE OF GORDON. Admiralty for entertainments and anniversaries of victories the sum of 1000 roubles, namely on January 2 and 17 at the rate of 83 roubles 31^ of a copeck; and for chancery expenses out of 300 roubles from January i to March 18 there must be expended 229 roubles I7 copecks, and there should be a balance of 1070 roubles 82^ copeck. 1741, Sep. 2, in a report submitted by the Admiralty to the Household it was announced (ibid.) : There is at the Crown Exchequer salary for his rank 770 roubles 74} copecks and now that the said Admiral Gordon has been in the Russian service since 1717 and his surviving children now proceed to their mother country and are demanding the salary due to their father, in consideration of this the Admiralty begs to know whether it will be allowed that the balance remaining out of the sum given to Admiral Gordon for entertainments and for expenses in connexion with the service of the said Admiral shall not be demanded, but shall remain tor the benefit of his children and the amount of the salary due to the day ot his death shall be paid to the children. On the strength of this report, the balance of the above-mentioned sums which were given to Admiral Gordon for entertainments and for chancery expenses amounting to 1070 roubles 8-> kopecks were not to be claimed, and the salary due to the day of death was to be paid in full. There is much doubt about Gordon's origin. Dr. Posselt, editor of Pat- rick Gordon's Taebuch, (as cited by Joseph Robertson in the Diary, xxiv.), says he is described in the Russian archives as the son of William, a merchant, but this seems to refer to Thomas, 1818, who was in the army. Sir William Eraser (Stirlings of Keir, 121) says he was the son of Dr. Thomas Gordon and Jean Hay, suggests 1658 as the date of his birth, and states that he owned property in Aberdeen ; of which town he was made honorary burgess, 1736, Jun. 30: To all and sundry to whose notice the present letters shall come, greeting from Hugh Hyde Park, Esq., councillor of the famous city of Aberdeen in the northern part of Great Britain called Scotland. . . . Considering that the most illustrious gentleman, Thomas Gordon, Knight, Admiral in the Fleet of the Most Serene Empress of Russia, is a man of noble birth in this our kingdom of Scotland, being honorably descended from the ancient race of Gordons whose present chief is the most powerful Duke of Gordon ; that he was from his early years a most worthy citizen of this city of Aberdeen ; that this same brave man, when in the British navy, strenuously de- fended the commerce and ships of this city from pirates and enemies of every kind ; and that he, being on account of his great valour deservedly promoted to the highest honours by the Empress of Russia, still befriends this city ; we, in token of our gratitude and esteem, do ap- prove and confirm the aforesaid most illustrious gentleman, Thomas Gordon, as a burgess of this burgh, with all the rights and privileges of a guild brother. Given under the private seal of this our city and signed in our name and by our appointment by Walter Cochran. Joseph Robertson (Patrick Gordon's Diary, xxiv) calls him " a nephew of Patrick Iwanowitsch," 1795- He began his career in the mercantile marine, probably in the Holland trade, for in a letter to General Ross, of Balnagowan, .nri the MM Of looo Ctubtes, namely i^ of 9 copeck ; and for chancery exj-en oot i,m-' be e*l>ern3e3 *zg roubles 17$ copecks, -<\ the Admiralty to the Household it iv for his tank 770 rouble-. 74! copeck* and e Russ.in service ^iiice 1717 and his surviving .-.- demanding the salary doe to their r.-cg* lo know whether it v.il! h* allowed that .. Admiral O'-rdun for entcrtairnnents and for .. 1 Ad.r.irsJ iliaJl not be demanded, but shall : :.-,i ( li'c a3\My due to tlie day ol his death i :' jbove-nientioned sums vhich were i ., i-hancsiy rxpensti ainounting to 1070 . .. , , , U:.K j the day ol dealh was 11 be (iigfn L'r. Posse.; tJi-oi ot Pat- ?!jc;tson .in the J) ... , xxiv.), that it^nics of ev-fv Vsiid; and '.ha' 10 the high-.-: tinnoiiis by th# ,ii Ross, of Balnagowaii, FROM THE PORTRAIT BY J. HIGHMORE AT GORDON CASTLE GORDONS UNDER ARMS CONTINENT. 465 1717, Nov. 6 (quoted in the Ross-shire Journal, 1912, Apr. 19), he says Prince Menzikoff " speaks Dutch that I have no use for an interpreter '' ; and in 1693 he got a Royal warrant to sail to the Mediterranean from Campvere with the " Margaret " of Aberdeen as a privateer ; which started his career in the Scots and then the English Navy (see No. 1313)- After he left our Navy he went to France (Stuart Papers, iv. 170), and saw Queen Mary, 1717 (ibid. iv. 176) ; he told Capt. Ogilvie that he was " the famous Capt. Gordon " (ibid. iv. 189). He had crossed the Channel to Calais with Ogilvie's " cousin " (or wife ?), Elizabeth Ogilvie, the " Courier of Jupiter," who was employed as a messenger between the Jacobites in England and France ; she wrote (Apr. 2 ?) to Ogilvie from Calais (ibid., v. pp. vi, 540) : I have a country-man of ours with me, who was pinned on me by our friends in London. I was ordered to put him into your hands, and I long for an opportunity to get him off my own. I don't know if he was designed for my guide, but I found myself under a necessity of being his, for take him out of his wooden world, he knows no more about travelling than a child of six. He is in a prodigious hurry to be at Dunkirk before Saturday. I wish to God he may be so soon wanted. He is in such haste that I was forced to go halves with him in hiring a packet boat at the rate of 5 on purpose to be almost " drounded," or what was very near as extravagant a reason, to humour my fellow traveller, for we came over in so prodigious a storm that nothing but our light heads could have kept us from the bottom. After Gordon went to Russia, the Jacobites made a great deal of him, in an endeavour to interest the Czar in their affairs, and a series of very interesting letters bearing on this nine from Prince James (172 1-30), two from Mar (1716- 7), six from General Dillon, five from Capt. Hay, and others are printed in the Stirling-Home-Drummond-Moray Papers. His wife's name is in dispute. Fraser (Stirling* of Keir, 121) calls her a dau. of Sir Thomas Elphinstone, of Calderwood ; C. E. Dalrymple states (in his large MS. collections) that he m., in 1705, a dau. of Sir James Elphinstone, of Logic, Aberdeenshire ; but in 1710 his wife was undoubtedly Margaret Ross (Mackenzie Decreets), widow (1700, Mar. 31) of Mr. William Monypenny, of the Pitmilly family, and apparently dau. of George, nth Lord Ross (J. M. Bulloch, Ross-shire Journal, 1912, Apr. 19); she d. before 1721-2, Jan. 8, and was buried near the grave of the Czar's sister (Moray Papers, 198). Gordon had a son, William, who was with him on the "Moor" 1712, Feb. 15 (A dm. Indexes, P.R.O., vol. 1825) ; a Thomas Gordon, merchant, who d. at St. Petersburg, 1806, May (S.M., vol. 68, p. 47) may have been another. One dau. Anna (d. 1776), in. 1726 at St. Petersburg, Sir Henry Stirling, of Ardoch (Stirlings of Keir, 121); and another Mary, m. William Elmsal, St. Petersburg (Hunter's Familia Minorum Gentium, n. 905). Gordon d. 1741, Mar. 18, at Kronstadt (Beklemi- sheff information). James Edgar wrote, i74i,Jun. 7, to Murray, of Broughton, NNN 466 HOUSE OF GORDON. (Fitzroy Bell's Memorials of Murray) :" His Majesty [King James] regrets the honnest admiral very much ". The oil portrait of the Admiral by J. High- more, at Gordon Castle, was reproduced in The Sphere (1909, Apr. 3). 1820- Thomas. 1813. on the staff of the Russian army ; Nov., A.D.C. to Maj. Gen. von Arenschild in the army of Count von Walmoden at Pretzer, in Mecklenburg. 1821, chef d'etat major under Ipsilanti, in Greece, serving in the Morea and siege of Tripolizza ; retiring because his remonstrances against the massacre of thousands of Turks was disregarded (D.N.B.). 1822, Nov., received a long letter (printed in De Quincey's Revolution in Greece, Masson's ed., vn. 282-6) from the provisional Government of Greece at Hermione asking him to return : You, noble and generous Englishman, no sooner heard the trumpet of popular rights, echoing melodiously from the summits of Taygetus, of Ida, of Pindus, and of Olympus, than, turning with listening ears to the sound, and immediately renouncing the delights of country, of family ties, and (what is above all) of domestic luxury and ease and the happiness of your own fireside, you hurried to our assistance. But suddenly, and in contradiction to the universal hope of Greece, by leaving us you have thrown us all into great perplexity and amazement, and that at a crisis when some were applying their minds to military pursuits, some to the establishment of a civil administration, others to other objects, but all alike were hurrying and exerting themselves wherever circumstances seemed to invite them. . . . Both the deliberative and executive bodies of the Grecian Government, assembling separately, have come to a resolution, without one dissentient voice, to invite you back to Greece, in order that you may again take a share in the Grecian contest a contest in itself glorious, and not alien from your character and pursuits. For the liberty of any one nation cannot be a matter alto- gether indifferent to the rest, but naturally it is a common and diffusive interest ; and nothing can be more reasonable than that the Englishman and the Grecian, in such a cause, should make themselves yoke-fellows, and should participate as brothers in so holy a struggle. Therefore the Grecian Government hastens, by this present distinguished expression of its regard, to invite you to the soil of Greece, a soil united by such tender memorials with your- self; confident that you, preferring glorious poverty and the hard living of Greece to the luxury and indolence of an obscure seclusion, will hasten your return to Greece, agreeably to your native character, restoring to us our valued English connexion. 1824, Gordon returned to Greece and acted for fifteen days as Minister of the Marine, Commissary Gen., and Inspector of Fortifications. 1827, Brig., in command of the expedition to Pineus; Apr. 16, Director-Gen, of Ordnance; he returned to Scotland. 1828, returned to Greece. 1831, Apr., Col. a la suite and Col. on the staff of the Greek Army. 1855, Jul. 7, Maj. Gen.; Jul. 23, commanded the troops in Roumelia and chief of staff of army. 1839, Feb. 19, returned from Greek army as Maj. Gen. a la suite. 1840, left Greece. Eldest son of Charles, of Buthlaw, whom he succeeded in Buthlaw and Cairness 1797, Jan. ; b. 1788, Dec. 8 ; educated at Eton and Oxford; 1808-10, GORDONS UNDER ARMS CONTINENT. 467 officer in British army (see 1338). 1810, May, started on foreign travel ; wrote History of the Greek Revolution, 1832. He owned a MS. narrative in prose and verse written in modern Greek and relating to the Greek Revolution ; it was presented to the British Museum by Sir Theodore Martin (Add MSS., 35,072); m. 1816, at Constantinople, Barbara Kana (afterwards Baroness de Sedaiges), a lady of Armenian-Greek extraction ; d. 1841, Apr. 20, at Cairness, being succeeded in Cairness by his natural son, James Wilkinson Gordon (d. 1886), father of Charles Thomas, 376- Buthlaw went to the descendants of the general's aunts, and is now owned by the family of Pirie Gordon ; see 1607, 1607a (D.N.B. ; Temple's Fermartyn, 273-5). 1821- W. 1610, Col. Patrick Ruthven's Reg., Sweden (Th. A. Fischer's Scots in Sweden, 224). 1822- William. 1260, "Dyed in Affrica fighting in support of Lewis the ninth, king of France, against the Saracens " (Balbithan MS.). Boece gives the date as 1270; the Scots Peerage queries the whole story (iv. 510). Ferrerius gives no date, but finds in William what he regards as historical ground for his narrative (House of Gordon, n. (5), (16)). Son of Alexander, of Huntly, Berwickshire (Records of Aboyne, 355); succeeded by his brother Adam. 1823- William. 1550, Archer, Scots Men-at-Arms in France (Forbes Leith's Scots Men-at-Arms, i. 191). 1824- William. 1617, soldier in the Reg. of Sir Robert Henderson (who was k. at Bergen-op-zoom, 1622), Scots Brigade in Holland. 1619, May 15, Henderson writes to Sir Dudley Carleton (Ferguson's Scots Brigade, i. 223) : Concerning William Gordon, who had been of his company, but had left it above two years, and took away with him 2000 guilders ; he married Straghan, a burgomaster's daughter, and left his wife miserably, so that it was not to be expected he would come into these parts. He was a debauched Papist and a meddler with Jesuits. 1825- William. 1619, Mar. 3, appointed Master Mariner in the Danish Navy, serving on one of the two ships sent by Christian IV. to discover the North West Passage. The expedition failed apparently through Gordon's want of local knowledge of Hudson Bay, and reached the mouth of Churchill River, where the explorers were frozen in, all of them, except the leader Jens Munk and two others, succumbing to cold and scurvy. Gordon d. 1620, Apr. 8 (Jens Munk's Navigatio Septentrionale, 1619-20). Belonged to Hull ; made a voyage as pilot to Pechora on the " Amitie " for the Worshipful Company of English merchants trading into Russia, 1611, 468 HOUSE OP GORDON. Apr. ii Sep. 21, his description of it being published in Purchas his Pilgrirnes (Maclehose ed., vin. 194-205, with supplementary accounts, ix. 205- 222, xin. 222-238). He was acquainted with Baffin (Voyages of William Baffin, 1881, pp. 23, 26, 52). 1612, master's mate in Capt. James Hall's expedition to Greenland. 1612, on board the fleet sent by the Muscovy Company to Spitzbergan (Sir John Richardson's Polar Regions, p. 107). 1826- Sir William. 1625, first Gentleman in the Scots Men-at-Arms, under George, Lord Enzie (Earls of Sutherland, 395 ; Forbes-Leith's Scots Men-at-Arms, i. 115, 195). Son of George, " Master-hushold" to the ist Marquis of Huntly, and laird of Kindrocht (ibid., 395), who was a natural son of John, II. of Pitlurg (Balbithan MS.). He was Gentleman Usher of Queen Mary's Bedchamber, and in 1629 (Earls of Sutherland, 409) wes put from his place and shut vp in close prissone in the castell of Blacknes, vpon some displeasure that the quein, his mistresse, bore him, for some reports he had maid of her ; bot chieflie for being the instrument (by meanes of the Duke of Buckinghame) for expelling and sending her Krench servants from her out of England, efter her majestie's coming into Britane ; which shoe took in so evill pairt, that for this and some other privat grudges which shoe had conceaved against him for matters which are better to be concealed than published, shoe delt so earnestlie with the king that he sent him prissoner into Scotland. He d. "in the Blacknes '' in 1633-1634 (ibid., 467). 1827- William. 1631, Oct. 24, Capt., Russian army, figures in a petition (written in German) to the Czar (Tagebuch of Patrick Gordon, ap- pendix, i. 610). 1828- William. 1642, " Capitane Gordoun of Tulloche [and Captain Robert Keith] raisit sum soldiouris in the countrie," for Sir James Douglas, son of the Earl of Angus (and Mary, dau. of the ist. Marquis of Huntly), who had by patent, " pouer to levie out of Scotland 2000 [the Privy Council Register says 1500] soldieris, who voluntarilie wold go with him to France" (Spalding's Trubles, n. 95); "vpone the 5th of Marche [they] took wp saill [at Footdee] and gois to France, landing saiflie (ibid., n. 123). 1644, he seems to have raised more soldiers, for Sir Robert Gordon says (Earls of Sutherland, 514) that "about this time [1644, Jan.] also Crag-Achindore Gordon and Tullogh Gordon went with two companies of men into France, and were captaines in the Earl of Irwin his regiment ; these two captaines dyed in that kingdom ". Spalding does not mention this second levy, although he mentions a levy by Craig in 1643, Feb. (Trubles, n. 235). Son of Alexander, of Tulloch, and Anna, dau. of William, V. of Gight (House of Gordon, i. (230)) ; and grandson of " Mr. " Alexander, of Tulloch, GORDONS UNDER ARMS CONTINENT. 469 Chancellor of Moray, to whom he was served heir 1637, Dec. 7. ; IK. Janet, dau. of - Gordon, of Cluny ; and had Alexander, who was served his father's heir, 1656, Nov. 8, and who acquired Glengerack, and Thomas, of Cran- noch (Balbithan, MS.). 1829- Sir William, ist bart., of Afton. 1670-85, in the army of Frederick, Duke of Brandenburg, coming home to fight for Monmouth. 1642- 98, fought in King William's battles abroad, including Namur and Steinkirk (Earlston MS.). His career in our army is dealt with in 1379. 1830- William. 1691, Aug. 8, Capt., Russian army; visited Scotland (Patrick Gordon's Tagebuch, 11. 349, in. 289, 291, 293). 1692, Apr., his death at Reval is reported (ibid., n. 372, 375, in. 321). Son of James, of Rothiemay (ibib., in. 333), and Margaret, dau. of Gilbert Menzies, of Pitfoddels, and therefore nephew of Gen. Paul Menzies, of the Russian army (ibid., in. 333). He had borrowed money from Patrick, 1795 (Diary 182). He does not appear in the Balbithan MS. The Gordons of Rothiemay were cadets of the Cairnburrow group. 1831. William. 1719, Oct. 3, the Chevalier James wrote to the Duke of Ormonde, that " Will. Gordon, the marchand's son, is gone into the Spanish service, for he is a pretty young man, and his father deserved well by me " (Dickson's Jacobite Attempt of /// promoted Corporal: wounded at Cold Harbour. 1863, Jul. i, k. at Gettysburg (Moore's N. Carolina State Troops, i. 485). 1852- Alexander Tazewell. Asst. Surg., iSth N. Carolina Inf., and Pegram's Batn. of Art., Confederate army. 1864, Apr. 9, Surg. in charge of Hospitals at Winchester and Warrenton, Virginia, Civil war, 1861-5. Eighth son of William Fitzhugh, 2041 ; b. 1833, May 12, at Edgeworth, Albemarle Co., Virginia ; M.D., physician of Lignum, Culpeper Co., Virginia ; m. 1868, Lucy A., half-sister of Albert Spark, 1839i and widow of Joseph Gordon Willis, of Culpeper Co., and had Henry Harrison, b. 1869, d. 1870; Alice Robertson, b. 1870; Agnes Blackwell, b. 1872, in. J. F. Billingsly, of Culpeper Co. ; Isabel, b. 1874; James Mason, b. 1877 ; Harriet Harrison, b. 1878; and Lucy Lindsay, b. 1884. Gordon d. 1903, Jan. 14, at Lignum (A. C. Gordon's Gordons of Middlesex, Virginia). 1853- Ambrose. 1779, Nov. i, Paymr. ; Dec., ist Lt., Col. George Bayton's 3rd Light Dgns., Virginia Troops, Continental Line, Revolution. 1782, Nov., serving in S. Carolina. 1784, his name appears in a "List of Officers for whose revolutionary services Virginia military land warrants were issued prior to Dec. 31 " (Pension Rec., Virginia State Library ; Saffell's Revolutionary War, pp. 93, 421, 503). Son of Jonathan Rhea, 1972 ; of Monmouth Co., afterwards went to Augusta, Georgia, and then to Savannah. Father of William Washington, 2045 1854- Amos. 1781, Private, Cumberland Co., Pennsylvania Mil., Re- volution. Descended from Alexander, who settled there in 1734, and d. before 1750 (Information from Daniel Smith Gordon, New York). 1855- Anderson. 1861-5, Col., Gordon's Arkansas Cav. (Field Ojfs., Confederate States Army, 1861-5, P- 49)- 1856. Andrew. 1721, Capt., Col. John Parker's Reg. on the frontier (N.Y. Archives, xj. 315, 328). OOO 474 HOUSE OF GORDON. Son of Thomas, Perth Amboy, New Jersey, and Janet, dau. of David Mudie, which Thomas (1653-1722) was the son of Robert, of Pitlurg (d. 1681) and the brother of Dr. John, of Collieston. Thomas sailed from Montrose for New Jersey about 1684, and is supposed to have been the ancestor of Jonathan Rhea, 1972 (Information from William Washington Gordon). 1857- Andrew. i776,Jan.5 Nov. 25, Private, Capt. William Butler's Coy., Col. St. Clair's and Col. Wood's Pennsylvania Batn., "as it stood at Ticonderoga " (Saffell's American Revolutionary War, 190). 1858- Andrew. 1781, Private, Cumberland Co., Pennsylvania Mil., Revolution. Descended from Alexander, who settled there in 1734, and d. before 1750 (Information from Daniel Smith Gordon, New York). 1859. Antoine-Huet (Beaupre, " dit Gordon "). 1780, Sep. 2, Capt, S. Compagnie de Grenadiers De Launay (Les Combatants Francais de la Guerre Americane, 1778-83, pub. by U.S. Govt., p. 329). B. 1738 at Fontainbleau ; d. 1782, Sep. 9 (ibid.). 1860- Archibald. 1740, Capt. of a Coy., Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania (Information from Daniel Smith Gordon, New York). 1861- Archibald. 1774, Col., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia Mil. He was superseded " under the new order of things that took place in the beginning of the Revolution ". B. in Scotland. " He was rather below the ordinary height ; coarse featured. By those who knew him, he was regarded very honest and correct in all his transactions." D. unm. in Franklin Co., near the Henry Co. line (John Redd's " Reminiscences of Western Virginia," in the Virginia Hist. Mag., vii. pp. 9, 16). Possibly the Archibald Gordon in List of old Vestry- men of Antrim Parish, Halifax Co., Virginia from 1752 ; possibly a kinsman of the Rev. Alexander Gordon, who was in 1763 rector of Antrim Parish (Meade's Old Churches, Ministers and Families of Virginia, n. 13). 1862- Archibald. 1776, "taken into Col. Hollingworth's Regiment of Militia at Elkton, Cecil Co., Maryland; afterwards taken into the nth Reg. of Pennsylvania, commanded by Col. Patton. 1780, "enlisted in the Legion commanded by Lt. Col. Henry Lee and served in the infantry until the con- clusion of the revolutionary war " (Pension Rec. Virginia State Library). 1863- Archibald Madison. 1862, Sep. 16, Lt., Vol. forces, Confederate army, Civil war, k. in battle at Antietam (Sharpsburg), Maryland. Sixth son of Smith Waddell, 2002; b. 1837, Nov. n, nephew of James Harrison, 1946 and John Willison, 1971 (A. C. Gordon's Gordons of Lancaster). GORDONS UNDER ARMS UNITED STATES. 475 1864- Arthur. 1776, Lt. and Adjt, gth Virginia Reg. of the Con- tinental Line, Revolution (Pension Rec., Virginia State Library ; Saffell's Revolutionary War, 503). 1865- Arthur. 1776, Dec. 19, Lt., 8th Virginia Reg., Continental Line (Powell's List of Offs. U.S. Army). 1777, Jan. i, Lt., 9th Virginia Reg. 1780, Sep. i Dec. 31, Adjt. ; continued in active service until 1781, Jan. i, American Revolution. His name occurs in a " List of Officers for whose Revolutionary Services Military Land Warrants were issued prior to 1784, Dec. 31 " (Pension Rec., Virginia State Library, Saffell's Revolutionary War, 3rd ed., p. 503). 1866- Augustus Manly. 1861, entered the Confederate States service as Serg. ; May 31, shot through the lungs at the battle of Seven Pines, or Fair Oaks, where the Confederates were repulsed ; promoted for his " high soldierly qualities," ist Lt., Capt., Maj., and Lt. Col., 6th Alabama Reg., "Stonewall " Jackson's Corps, Army of Northern Virginia. 1863, May 3, k. in battle at Chancellorsville, falling "at the head of his regiment with his face to the front, a grape shot having penetrated his breast at almost the same spot where he had been formerly wounded" (Gen. J. B. Gordon's Remi- niscences, p. 56, which goes on to say, pp. 64-5) : Before going into the fight in the Wilderness, he quietly said : " My hour has come". I [Gen. John B. Gordon] joked, and chided him. I told him that he must not permit such im- pressions to affect or take hold upon his imagination. He quickly and firmly replied : "You need not doubt me, I will be at my post. But this is our last meeting." Riding at the head of his regiment, with his sword above him, the fire of the battle in his eye and words of cheer for his men on his lips, the fatal grape shot plunged through his manly heart, and the noble youth slept his last sleep in that woful Wilderness. Son of Zachariah, who was the son of Chapman, 1873; & 1842. His brother, Gen. J. B. Gordon, calls him " a brave and lovable, a modest, though brilliant, young soldier," who was " rapidly winning his way to distinction ''. Brother of Eugene Cornelius, 1890, John Brown, 1962, Walter Scott, 2021, and Zachariah Chapman, 2051 (A. C. Gordon's Gordons of Spottsylvania). 1867- Augustus Thomson. 1864-5, Private, 22nd Pennsylvania Cav. B. 1847; descended from Alexander, who settled there in 1734, and d. before 1750 (Information from Daniel Smith Gordon, New York). 1868- B. Frank. Served as Maj., Lt. Col. and Col., 5th Missouri Cav., Confederate army, Civil war, 1861-5 (List of Field Offs. in the Confederate States Army, 1861-5, p. 49). 1869- Beirne. Began his military career in Troop A, ist squadron of Cavalry, National Guard of Georgia, rising to be Lt. Col. (Savannah Press, 1909, Nov. 5). 476 HOUSE OF GORDON. Son of George A., 1902 ; brother of William Washington, 2046. 1870- Benjamin. 1814, Nov. 8, Boatswain, U.S.N. 1815, Mar. 9, res. (Powell's Offs., U.S.N.) 1871- Calvin. 1861, Jun. 26, Private, 8th Reg., D. Coy., Granville Co., N. Carolina State Troops, Confederate army, Civil war (Moore's N. Caro- lina State Troops, i. 284). 1872. Care Clinton. 1898, Private, Spanish war. Descended from Alexander, who settled in Pennsylvania in 1734, and d. before 1750 (Information from Daniel Smith Gordon, New York). 1873- Chapman. Soldier in the Revolution, 1776. " When in his teens, with two older brothers, he fought in the battle of King's Mountain [1780, Oct. 7] and through the entire war. They fought under Generals Sumpter and Marion in South Carolina " (Printed letter of Mrs. Sallie Chap- man Gordon Law, of Memphis, Tenn., 1893, Jan. 29). Youngest son of Charles, Wilkes Co., N. Carolina, who was the grandson of John George, emigrated from Scotland, first to Maryland, and then to Spottsylvania Co., Virginia ; b. Spottsylvania ; in. King, S. Carolina, and had Wiley ; George Washington ; Harvey ; Zachariah, m. Malinda Cox (and had Washington King, (/. 1847 in Georgia; Zachariah Chapman, 2051 5 John Brown, 1962; William Harvey (1838-57); Augustus Manly, 1866; Mary Linda, m. Capt. J. C. Rosser, of Kingston, Georgia; Eugene Cornelius, 1890 ; Walter Scott, 2021) ; Mary, in. - Brown, Tennessee ; Mamphra- donia, in. - Napier of Georgia, and Sarah Chapman, ;. Law, Columbia, Tennessee, living in 1893 in her 88th year (A. C. Gordon's Gordons of Spottsylvania, Virginia). Kinsman of James Byron, 1941. 1874. Charles. Maj., N. Carolina Partisan Rangers in the Revolution. 1780, Oct. 7, wounded at King's Mountain. D. 1799, Mar. 24 (Heitman's Offs. of til e Continental Army, p. 194). 1875. Charles. 1799, Jun. 24, Mid. 1800, Jan. 16, Lt. 1806, Apr. 25, Comdr. 1807, May i -June 6, in command of the "Chesapeake,'' 38 guns, which, under the command of Capt. James Barron, was attacked off Norfolk, Virginia, by H.M.S. " Leopard," 50 guns, "which claimed the right to search her : after submitting to three broadsides, which killed or wounded 21 men, the ' Chesapeake ' struck ; she had been able to fire in return but a single gun" (Laird Clowes's Navy, vi. 17-20) ; Sep. 23, Gordon fought a duel with Dr. Stark at Norfolk, in consequence of a dispute over Barren's conduct (G.M., vol. 77, p. 1070). The Times (1807, Dec. 24) says: It was one of the preliminary arrangements that if either party should fire before the word was given, the adversary's second should immediately fire at the one thus offending. The GORDONS UNDER ARMS UNITED STATES. 477 moment a shot was exchanged without effect on either side, Lieut. Crane, second to Capt. Gordon, stepped forward and declared that Dr. Stark had fired before the word, and immediately shot him through.the arm. Mr. McConico, the doctor's second, then presented to fire at Crane, when Capt. Gordon, levelling his pistol at McConico's head, exclaimed : " Desist, or you perish ". An altercation took place, the result of which was that McConico challenged Gordon on the ground. The duel between these persons took place on Oct. 2, in North Carolina. The first shot was exchanged at eight paces betwixt, without injury. The second, at six, took effect. Mr. McConico was slightly wounded in the thigh, and Capt. Gordon received a wound in the lower extremity of the body. 1808, Jan. 4, Gordon was court martialled on the "Chesapeake," at Norfolk, for having failed to report to Barren that the vessel was really not ready to go to sea, and Gordon was ordered to be privately reprimanded by the Sec. of the Navy (Trial of Commodore James Burron, Capt. Charles Gordon, etc., pub. by U.S. Navy Depart., 1808, 496 pp. ; case summarised by J. M. Bulloch in Banffshire your., 1902, Sep. 9). 1813, Mar. 2, Capt. D. 1817 (Powell's 0/5., U.S.N.). 1876- Charles. 1845, joined the H.A.C., Massachusetts. 1850, May 13, honourably discharged (Oliver Ayer Roberts's Military Company of the Massachusetts, in. 176, 181). Physician, residing at 28 Winter Street, Boston. 1877- Charles Qarnett. 1861, Sep. 14 1864, Apr. 25, Corporal and Private, 2nd Batn., California Cav., U.S. army, American Civil war. 1867, Sep. 26, 2nd Lt., 6th Cav. 1871, Feb. 21, ist Lt. 1874, Apr. 4 1878, Sep. 3, Regtl. Qr. Mas. 1881, Aug. 30, Capt. 1887, Oct. 5, ret. (Heitman's U.S. Army, 464). Born in N. Carolina; one of ten brothers; d. 1898, Oct. 26. Brother of George Alexander, 1904. 1878- Charles Henry. Lt., in the famous " Black Horse " Cav., Con- federate army ; later, Capt., on the Staff of Gen. Beverley Robertson, aud served to the end of Civil war, 1861-5. Sixth son of William Fit/chugh, 2041 ; /> 1829, Jan. 17, at Edgeworth ; lived at Herd Farm, Fauquier Co., Virginia; ;;;. (i) Mary Catlett, dau. of John Gordon Beale, and had John Beale, Professor of mathematics, Arkansas Univ., who d. unm. 1880, Sep. n, while on a journey of scientific exploration into the Indian Territory ; ;;;. (2) May Boswell, who had no issue. Gordon d. 1899, Jan. 23, at Herd Farm, bur. in the family burying-ground there (A. C. Gordon's Gordons of Middlesex). 1879- Charles Hughes. 1897, Aug. 17, Capt., Vol. Inf., Spanish American war. 1898, May 20, 2nd Lt., Signal Corps Vols. 1899, Jan. 21, ist Lt. ; Sep. 26, honourably discharged. 1901, Jul. 2, honourably 478 HOUSE OF GORDON. mustered out (Heitman's U.S. Army, p. 464. 1908, Major, in the Philip- pines (Information from Daniel Smith Gordon, New York). 1880- Charles Milford, Junr. 1898, Jul. 10, Capt., 6th Missouri Inf., Spanish American war. 1899, May 10, honourably mustered out. 1901, Feb. 28, ist Lt., i8th Inf., U.S. army. 1903, Mar. 2, 6th Inf. (Heitman's U.S. Army, p. 464). Born in, and appointed from, Missouri (Powell's Officers, U.S. Army). 1881- Churchill. 1776, Mid., Virginia Navy, Revolution, served "to a time after the surrender of York ". Second son of John, Middlesex Co., Virginia, who was the son of James, II. of Sheepbridge, Co. Down, and who was the brother of James, 1928 ', b. 1761, Feb. 10, in Middlesex Co. ; m. Ann Spark, Gloucester Co., Virginia, and had six children, who received land grants for his services (Pension Rec., Virginia State Library). He had James Alexander (1786-1872), who had two sons; William Spark and John Harrison (1790-1863), father of Albert Spark, 1839, Churchill Grasty, 1882, John Gaskins, 1966, and Uncle of William Fitzhugh, 2041 (A. C. Gordon's Gordons of Middlesex). 1882- Churchill Grasty. Soldier in the Vol. forces, Confederate army, Civil war. Son of John Harrison (1790-1863), and Elizabeth, dau. of Goodrich Grasty, and grandson of Churchill, 1881; <1- 1871 (A. C. Gordon's Gordons of Middlesex}. Brother of Albert Spark, 1839, and John Gaskins, 1966- 1883- Coe. 1776, Dec. 4, Ens., ioth Pennsylvania Reg., American Revolution. 1777, Apr. 18, 2nd Lt. ; Dec., res. (Heitman's Offs. Continental Army, p. 194). 1884- Daniel D. T. 1863, Feb. 19, Capt., Asst. Qr. Mas., Vols., U.S. army, Civil war. 1865, Oct. 7, honourably mustered out (Heitman's U.S. Army, p. 464). 1885- David. 1781-2, Private, Cumberland Co., Pennsylvania Mil., Revolution. Descended from Alexander, who settled there in 1734, and d. before 1750 (Information from Daniel Smith Gordon, New York). 1886. David Stuart. 1861, Apr. 26, 2nd Lt., 2nd Dgns., U.S. army, appt. from Kansas; Jun. i, ist Lt., Aug. 3, 2nd Cav. ; served in army of Potomac, and engaged at the first battle of Bull Run (1861, Jul. 31), taken prisoner and confined to Libby prison, Richmond, Virginia, Castle Pluckney, Charleston and Columbia jails, and Salisbury, N. Carolina ; exchanged by 1862. 1863, Apr. 25, Capt. ; Jul. 3, Bt. Maj., for gallant and meritorious service in the Gettysburg campaign. Took part in many other battles, includ- GORDONS UNDER ARMS UNITED STATES. 479 ing Manassas Gap (1863, Jul. 23), Todd's Tavern (1864, May 7), Hawes Shop (1864, May 28), Cold Harbour (1864, Jun. 1-4) Trevilian Station (1864, Jun. 10), etc. 1863. After the war, engaged in frontier service, and battles with Indians ; notably at Miners' Delight, Wyoming, 1870, May 4 (for which he got rank of Bt. Lt. Col., twenty years later, 1890, Feb. 27) as well as various other branches of service. 1877, Jun. 25, Maj., 2nd Cav. 1889, Nov. 20, Lt. Col. 1892, Jul. 28, Col., 6th Cav. 1896, Feb., dispute in the Committee on Military Affairs of Congress on House bill 1567 as to his retirement (House Report, 492, pt. 2, 54th Congress, ist session in v. 2); May 23, ret. 1904, Apr. 23, Brig.-Gen. (Powell's Offs. U.S. Army). Son of Alexander, and Hannah Ely; b. 1832, Mar. 23, Franklin Co., Pennsylvania; in. Ann E. Hughs, Leavenmouth, Kansas (Who's Who in America, 1910). Cousin of Daniel Smith Gordon, New York. 1887- E. W. Surg., at Richmond, Virginia, in the Confederate army, Civil war (List of Staff Offs. Confederate States Army, 1861-5, P- 63). 1888- Edward. 1841, Sep. 21, Mid., Nav. Acad. Dismissed (Powell's Offs. U.S. Navy). 1889- Rev. Edward Clifford. 1862-5, Soldier, Richmond Howitzers, later in the Otey Battery, Confederate army, Civil war. Son of John Newton (1793-1870), and Louisiana Coleman, and great- grandson of James, I. of Lancaster, 1928; b. 1842, Sep. i, at Richmond, Virginia ; educated, Virginia Univ. and Union Theological Seminary ; or- dained, 1872 ; D.D. Hampden Sidney Coll., 1886 ; minister at Lebanon, Virginia; Savannah, 1874-80; Salem, Virginia, 1880-8; Prof, of Biblical Hist., 1892-8; Pres. of Westminster Coll., 1894-8; minister of Lexington; m. 1873, Nov. 12, Mary F. Bell, and has Clifford, b. 1874, Oct. 26 ; Bell, b. 1876, Aug. 24; Stanley, b. 1877, Nov. 10; Frank Newton, b. 1879, Apr. 12 ; Alexander Lawton, b. 1880, Nov. 2; Hattie, b. 1882, Oct. 31; Mary Blair, b. 1884, Jun. 16; Leonora, b. 1885, Sep. 17; Lewis Coleman, b. 1887, Sep. 26; and Arthur Wentworth, 6. 1891, Aug. 17 (A. C. Gordon's Gordons of Lancaster ; Who's Who in America, 1911). Brother of John Newton, 1968- 1890- Eugene Cornelius. 1861, entered Confederate army; aide to his brother John Brown, 1962, in the Gettysburg campaign ; later, aide to Gen. Clement A. Evans, with rank of Lt. of Cav. 1864, Jul. 9, severely wounded, at the battle of Monacacy Junction (J. B. Gordon's Reminiscences, 312-3); promoted Maj., and comd. in N. Alabama, within the lines of the enemy, the 25th Alabama Batn. of Cav. Son of Zachariah, and Matilda Cox and grandson of Chapman, 1873; b. 1845, J un - 1 T> railroad contractor and builder, Amarillo, Texas; m. (i) 480 HOUSE OF GORDON. 1865, Oct., Sallie von Albach Oliver, d. 1867, Sep. 30, and had William Oliver, d. in 22nd year; m, (2) 1871, Oct., Ella Crenshaw, d. 1900, May 23, and has Mabel Clare, and Eugene Forest, m. Allen Turner (A. C. Gordon's Gordons of Spottsylvania). Brother of Augustus Manly, 1866i John Brown, 1962, Walter Scott, 2021, and Zachariah Chapman, 2061. 1891- Ezekiel. Soldier in the Revolutionary war. Son of Jonathan Rhea, 1972; b. 1754; d. 1830. 1892- Frank. 1862, Jul, 8, Private from Virginia, i2th Reg., B. Coy., N. Carolina State Troops, Confederate army, Civil war (Moore's N. Carolina State Troops, i. 442). 1893- Frank. 1899, Nov. 30, ist Lt., 43rd Inf. Honourably dis- charged (Powell's Offs. of U.S. Army). 1894- Frederick T. 1900, Jul. 25, Pharmacist, U.S.N. (Powell's Offs. U.S. Navy). 1895- Gabriel. 1777-82, Private, Cumberland Co., Pennsylvania Mil., Revolutionary war. Descended from Alexander, who settled there in 1734, and d. before 1750 (Information from Daniel Smith Gordon, New York). 1896- George. 1755, Oct. 10 Dec. 27, Ens., Virginia Colonial Mil., in the expedition against the French (The Virginia Colonial Mil., 120; Virginia Hist. Collections, 213). 1897- George. 1778, Serg., Lt. Col. William Heth's 3rd Virginia Reg., "as it stood, March " in the Revolution of 1776 (Saffell's Revolutionary War, 277). Possibly the George Gordon, Corporal, 1776, Regular army (Informa- tion from Daniel Smith Gordon, New York). 1898- George. 1778-9, Private, Cumberland Co., Pennsylvania Mil., Revolution. Descended from Alexander, who settled there in 1734, and d. before 1750 (Information from Daniel Smith Gordon, New York). 1899- George. 1780-2, Corporal, Cumberland Co., Pennsylvania Mil., Revolution. Descended from Alexander, who settled there in 1734, and d. before 1750 (Information from Daniel Smith Gordon, New York). 1900- George. 1781-2, Private, Cumberland Co., Pennsylvania, Mil., Revolution. Descended from Alexander, who settled there in 1734, and d. before 1750 (Information from Daniel Smith Gordon, New York). 1901- George. 1907, Nov. 25, took part as " Lt. " under the leadership of Sebastian Magali, a native of Rio Grande do Sul, in an attack on Ilheos GORDONS UNDER ARMS UNITED STATES. 481 province of Minas Geraes, and was captured by the Brazilians. Magali enlisted (at 45. a day) a small band of young fellows in New York and dressed them in U.S. army uniforms. They went to Bahia, and attacked the town of Ilheos where the citizens, armed with Mausers, and led by Capt. Joao Bap- tista Homeru d' el Rei, subdued them, not, however, before the raiders killed a soldier and wounded several citizens. One of the raiders, Major N. P. Davies, an ex-British army officer, was killed, and several of them were wounded. Gordon was sentenced at Bahia, 1908, Sep. 14, to one year's im- prisonment (Daily Mail, 1907, Dec. 2 ; La Tribuna, Rio, 1907, Nov. 26 ; Diario da Bahia, 1908, Sep. 25; Fan Fan, Rio, 1907, Dec. 14; portrait of Gordon and his fellow prisoners, Sphere, 1908, Jan.). D. of pulmonary con- sumption in the prison at Ilheos at 5 o'clock in the morning, 1909, Nov. 13, and was buried in the public cemetery. Son of George, gas manager, Fochabers, and then crofter, Grantown-on- Spey ; b. 1882 at Elgin ; member of one of the Elgin Coys., 3rd V.B. Seaforth Highlanders, for three years ; sailed for Montreal, 1906, Apr. (J M. Bulloch, Abd. your., 1908, Oct. 17). 1901a. George A. 1857, joined the H.A.C., Massachusetts (Oliver Ayer Koberts's Military Company of the Massachusetts, in. 227, 281-2). B. 1801, Feb. 8, in Exeter, N.H. ; educated in public schools there, and at Philipps Exeter Acad., grad. 1819; clerk in a store there, afterwards at Boston ; 1830, formed a partnership with Lewis T. Stoddard, dissolved 1837 ; joined David Wood, 1838, firm dissolved 1841, when Gordon was appt. Post- master, Boston; 1843-6, U.S. Consul, Rio de Janeiro; 1850, Postmaster, Boston ; 1856-73, insurance business ; in. 1830, Jun. 22, Katherine P. Sleeper; d. 1877, Nov. 19, at Boston. 1902- George A. Four years in the Confederate army, Colonel, 63rd Georgian Inf. ; Maj., i3th Batn., in the Confederate army, Civil war (List of Field Offs., 49). Son of William Washington, 2045 ; moved from Savannah to Hunts- ville, Alabama ; father of Beirne, 1869- 1903- George Alexander. 1854, Jul. i, Bt. 2nd Lt., 3rd Art., from Mil. Acad. 1855, Feb. 20, 2nd Lt., 2nd Art.; Mar. 3, 2nd Dgns. 1858, Jun. 4, ist Lt. 1861, May 30, Capt.; Aug. 3, 2nd Cav. 1862, Mar. 24, Bt. Maj., for gallant and meritorious service on the reconnaissance near New Bridge, Virginia. 1864, Jun. u, Bt. Lt. Col., for gallant and meritorious service at the battle of Trevillian Station (Jun. 10). 1867, Nov. i, Maj., 4th Cav. 1871, Jan. i, mustered out. 1873, re-appt. Maj., 5th Cav. to rank from 1867, Nov. i (Powell's Offs. U.S. Army). PPP 482 HOUSE OF GORDON. Second son of Alexander George, 1850: b. 1833, Jun., in Virginia; d. 1878, Oct. 26 (A. C. Gordon's Gordons of Alexandria). 1904. George Alexander. 1861-5, ist Serg., 6th Virginia Cav., Con- federate army, Civil war. Second brother now living of Daniel Smith Gordon, New York, who had a brother on each side in Civil war. Brother of Charles Garnett, 1877- 1905- Rev. George Angier. 1892, Asst. Chaplain, H.A.C., Massachu- setts (Oliver Ayer Roberts's Military Company of the Massachusetts, iv. 443). Son of George (b. 1818), of the Gordons in Largie, Culsalmond (House of Gordon, n. (509) ; b. 1853, Jan. 2, at Insch, Aberdeenshire ; emigrated to America, 1871 ; grad. at Harvard, 1881 ; minister of the Old South Church, Boston, since 1884; adopted the name of Angier from a clergyman of that name, in whose house he resided till his marriage, 1890, Jun. 3, with Susan Huntington Manning, by whom he has one dau., Ruth Manning (Who's Who in America, 1911). 1906- Qeorge Arthur. Began his career with the Georgia Hrs. ; ret. as the youngest Col., ist Reg. Inf., National Guard of Georgia ever had ; " one of its most efficient and popular commanders ". Son of William Washington, 2046- 1907- Qeorge F. 1869, joined the H.A.C., Massachusetts. 1879, May 26, discharged (Oliver Ayer Roberts's Military Company of the Massa- chusetts, iv. 81, 88). Of the firm of John Gordon and Co., New Faneuil Hall Market. 1908- Qeorge H. Soldier, Vol. forces, Confederate army, Civil war. Resided at Somerville, Mass. : made a special study of the history of his branch, which he traced to a Timothy Gordon, supposed to have come from Gordon Castle, Fochabers. 1909. Qeorge Henry. 1846, Jul. i, Bt. 2nd Lt., Mtd. Rif., from West Point. 1847, served during the Mexican war; Apr. 18, Bt. ist Lt, for meritorious conduct at Cerro Gordo, where the Americans defeated the Mexicans ; Dec. 2 1, severely wounded in a hand to hand fight with two guerillas at San Juan Bridge. 1853, Aug. 30, ist Lt. 1854, on frontier duty ; Oct. 31, res., studied law; began practising at Boston. 1857, raised and appt. Col. of 2nd Mass. Vols. 1861, May 25, served in the Civil war; made Govr. of Harper's Ferry, fought at Bull Run, and with the army of the Potomac, served in Virginia, 1864-5. l8 6s, Apr. 9, Bt. Maj. Gen. of Vols., for meritorious and distinguished service. B. 1828, Jul. 19, at Charlestown, Mass. After the war returned to law. Wrote The Hist, of the Campaign of the Army of Virginia, Boston, 1880; A GORDONS UNDER ARMS UNITED STATES. 483 War Diary of Events in the War of the Great Rebellion, Boston, 1882; and Brook Farm to Cedar Mountain in the War of the Great Rebellion, 1861-2 ; a Revision and Enlargement of A Hist, of the 2nd Mass. Reg. and Stonewall Jackson, Boston, 1883; d. 1886, Aug. 30, at Framington, Mass. (Powell's Offs. of U.S. Army ; Appleton's Cyclopedia of American Biog.). 1910- George Loyall. 1861, Jun., Private, afterwards Serg., 5th (later I5th) N. Carolina Vols., Confederate army, Civil war. 1862, Jun. 10, Adj., N. Carolina State troops; k. Jul. i, in the charge at Malvern Hill, Virginia, upon the Federal batteries, being the man to fall nearest to the enemy's guns (Moore's N. Carolina State Troops, 545). Fifth son of William Fitzh ugh, 2041 ; b. 1829, Jan. \i, at Edgeworth, Virginia; lawyer in Alexandria and planter at Longwood, Virginia; ;;;. 1854, Dec. 20, at Halifax, N. Carolina, Mary Long, eldest dau. of Judge Joseph J. Daniel, and had Armistead Churchill, b. 1855, Dec. 20 (lawyer, novelist, poet and Gordon historian), m. 1887, Oct. 17, Maria Breckinridge, dau. of Nathaniel Pendleton Catlett (and has Margaret Douglas, b. 1891, Sep. 28, Mary Daniel, b. 1893, Oct. 19, James Lindsay, b. 1895, May 19, Armistead Churchill, b. 1897, Jul. 9, and George Loyall, b. 1899, Nov. 26); Frances Daniel, b. 1857, May 3, d. 1868, Sep. 28; Lavinia Battle, b. 1858, Oct. 25, d. 1860, Dec. 12; James Lindsay, b. 1860, Jan. 9, in. 1899, Apr. 12, Emily A. Schlichter, and has Edith Churchill, b. 1900, Feb. 8 ; and Mary Long, b. 1861, Jun. 15, ;;;. 1890, Apr. 16, Richard Henry Lewis, M.D., and d. 1895, A U - J 3 (A. C. Gordon's Gordons of Middlesex). 1911- George P. Maj., 5th Missouri Cav., in the Confederate service, Civil war (List of Field Offs., 49). 1912- George Tomline. Maj., Lt. Col., and Col., nth Tennessee Inf., Confederate army, Civil war (List of Field Officers, p. 49), serving with dis- tinction. 1862, Dec. 13, at the battle of Fredericksburg. 1863, May 1-4, commanded 34th N. Carolina Reg. at Battle of Chancellorsville; and at Gettysburg (Jul. 1-3), commanding a brigade. 1864, May 5-7, at the battle of the Wilderness ; May 8-21, at the battle of Spottsylvania; and Jun. 1-4, battle of Cold Harbour, serving till the army took up position in front of Petersburg, Richmond; in Oct., transferred to Wilmington, serving as Inspector Gen. on Gen. Whiting's Staff till the capture of Fort Fisher, 1865, Jan. 16, when he was appointed Inspector Gen. of Gen. Bragg's forces, fighting at Kinston (Mar. 8), and Bentonville (Mar. 19-21). After the war he went to New Orleans with Gen. Lee, who wrote to Gordon's wife from Richmond, 1865, Jun. 24 " In every position and in every battle he received the commendation of his commanders, and displayed energy, boldness, and skill in the discharge 484 HOUSE OF GORDON. of his duties " (Letter in the possession of Mrs. Trollope, 1912). On his death 1868, Feb. 26, a New Orleans journal wrote; How nobly he performed what he considered his duty thousands of his fellow citizens can testify. It is but seldom that memories of the warlike events which occurred around Richmond are looked upon by his surviving comrades without a tribute being paid to his memory by those who had so many opportunities of admiring and respecting him for his gallantry as a soldier and his worth as a man. B. 1823, Aug. 8. Joined the British army (Sherwood Foresters), as an officer, 1851, Feb. See 600- 1913- George Washington. 1861, enlisted in the Tennessee army as Drill Master, nth Inf. Reg. ; transferred to mil. service of the Confederate States ; promoted Capt., Lt. Col., Col. 1864, Brig. Gen. ; participated in every engagement fought by his command, with exception of Bentonville (1865, Mar. 19-21), being a prisoner until 1865, Aug., at Ft. Warren, Boston Harbour ; afterwards served four years in the Indian countries and territories, west of the Rocky Mountains. Son of Andrew and Eliza K ; b. 1836, Oct. 5, Giles Co., Tennessee; 1859, graduated at W. Mil. Institute and became a civil engineer, finally studied law at Lebanon, Tennessee, practising at Pulaski and Memphis until 1883 ; appt. one of R. R. Comrs. of State; received alltmt. in Interior Dept., U.S., 1885; after his four years in Indian countries he resumed law at Memphis until 1892, when elected Supt., City Schools ; Democrat member of 6oth and 6ist Congresses, 1907-11, loth Tennessee Div. Gordon m. 1876, Sep. 5, Ora S., dau. of Constantine Paine, and lives at Memphis, Tennessee (Who's Who in America, 1911). 1914. Gilbert. 1758, Sep., Frederick Co., Virginia Col. Mil., Indian wars (The Virginia Colonial Mil., 72). 1915- Hanford Lennox. Col., served during the Civil war in one of the Minnesota Regiments (John Talman in the New York Times Book Review, 1911, Apr. 6). B. 1836, in New York State ; great-grandson of Allan Ramsay, b. in Aberdeen, Scotland, in 1735; grandson of William Wallace, born there 1760, who was related to Catherine Gordon, of Gight, Lord Byron's mother, and who emigrated to America, 1788 (ibid.); went to Minnesota as a youth, and practised law ; after the war became Registrar of the Land Office at St. Cloud, Minn. ; about 1881, moved to Minneapolis ; a " Republican reformer of much force, a fire-eater generally, and a poet of more than local celebrity " ; published a poem " Pauline " through Putnams in the middle seventies ; living 1911, at Los Angelos, California (ibid.). GORDONS UNDER ARMS UNITED STATES. 485 1916- Henry. 1779, Private, Cumberland Co., Pennsylvania Mil., Revolutionary war. Descended from Alexander, who settled there in 1734, and d. before 1750 (Information from Daniel Smith Gordon, New York). 1917- Henry. 1781-2, Private, Cumberland Co., Pennsylvania Mil., Revolutionary war. Descended from Alexander, who settled there in 1734, and d. before 1750. (Information from Daniel Smith Gordon, New York). 1918- Henry. 1849, Dec. i 1854, Dec. i, Private, 2nd Dgns., F. Coy. 1855, Jul. 13 1860, Jul. 13, Private, Serg. and ist Serg., 2nd Cav., Coy. I. 1860, Jul. 261861, Dec. 8, 4th Cav., Coy. I. 1861, Oct. 24, 2nd Lt., 4th Cav. 1862, Dec. 2, dismissed for reasons not stated (Powell's Offs. of U.S. Army). Born in Ireland. 1919- Henry. 1861, Apr. 26, i2th Reg., N. Carolina State troops, Con- federate army, Civil war (Moore's iV. Carolina State Troops, i. 442). Came from Granville Co., N. Carolina. 1920- Hugh Haralson. 1899, Apr. 30, Maj. of Vols. (Engineers), Spanish-American war; "honorably discharged" (Powell's List of Oft's., U.S. Army). Elder son of John Brown, 1962; b. 1854; of Biscayne, Florida; gradu- ated at the Univ. of Georgia ; ;;;. Caroline Williams and has Hugh Haralson, 1921, and Bertha, d. unm. (A. C. Gordon's Gordons of Spottsylvania), 1921- Hugh Haralson, Junr. Soldier, Vols., Spanish-American war (A. C. Gordon's Gordons of Spottsylvania). Son of Hugh Haralson, 1920- 1922- Isaac. 1862, Mar. 16, enlisted in Coy. H., I2th Reg., N. Caro- lina State troops, Confederate army, serving in the Civil war, during which he was captured (Moore's N. Carolina State Troops, i. 463). 1923- Isaac. 1862, Mar. 20, from Nash Co., N. Carolina, enlisted in K. Coy., 1 2th Reg., N. Carolina State troops, Confederate army, serving in the war; .transferred to isth Reg., N. Carolina State troops (Moore's A'. Carolina State Troops, i. 468). 1924- J. A. 1861 (?) Apr., Private, from Franklin Co., N. Carolina, G. Coy., i5th Reg., N. Carolina State troops, Confederate States army, Civil war (Moore's Roster of N. Carolina State Troops, i. 562). 1925- J- B. Maj., 6th Arkansas Inf., Confederate army, Civil war, (List of Field Offs., 49). 1926- J- L. C. 1863, May 20, Private, from Buncombe Co., N. Caro- 486 HOUSE OF GORDON. lina, G. Coy., gth Reg., N. Carolina State troops, Confederate army, Civil war, (Moore's N. Carolina State Troops, i. 329). 1927- J. W. 1862, Feb. 18, Private, from Nash Co., N. Carolina, I2th Reg., N. Carolina State troops, Confederate army, Civil war (Moore's N. Carolina State Troops, i. 463). 1928- James, Col., Mil., Lancaster Co., Virginia. Eldest son of James, II. of Sheepbridge, Co. Down, Ireland, who is believed to have been the grandson of Rev. James, Comber, Co. Down, the undoubted son of Alexander, of Salterhill, parish of Drainie (Bulloch's Gordons of Salterhill, p. n); b. 1714, at Sheepbridge; went to Virginia about 1738, and settled at Navy Point, Corotoman River, Lancaster Co., where his house is still standing; traded in tobacco with Whitehaven, Cumberland, England, and accumulated a fortune. His diary, 1758, Dec. 21 1763, Dec. 31, was published in the William and Mary College Quarterly Historical Mag. (Williamsburg, 1902, Oct., 1903, Jan., Apr., Jul.), and his descendants are traced by A. C. Gordon in his (MS.) history of the Gordons of Lancaster (pp. 22). Gordon in. (i) 1742, Millicent, dau. of Col. Edwin Conway, and had Ann, b. 1743, Mar. 29, in. 1759, Jun. 9, Col. Richard Chichester ; m. (2) 1748, Nov. 12, Mary, youngest dau. of Col. Nathaniel Harrison, and had, with other children, James, 1929; Mary, b. 1752, Jul. 2, m. 1767, Oct. 7, Rev. James Waddell ; Elizabeth, b. 1758, Aug. 24, /. 1777, Aug. 13, her cousin, James Gordon (1759-99), of Germanna, Orange Co., Virginia, son of John, of Middle- sex and Richmond, her father's brother, and had, with other children, William Fitzhugh, 2041; and John (b. 1765, Oct. 9, d. 1842, May 7), Frederick Co., Virginia, later in Pigua, Ohio, m. 1787, Nov. t, Betty Lee Ball, and had, with other children, James Harrison, 1946, John Willison, 1971) and Smith Waddell, 2002- Gordon (/. 1768, Jan. 2, in Lancaster Co., "one of the most admirable men of his times " (Virginia Gazette, Jan. 14) ; will, 1767, Jan. 6, proved 1768, Feb, 18. Portrait, painted 1750, by Herselius, in possession of his descendant, Dr. William St. Clair Gordon, Richmond, Virginia. 1929- James. Col., Lancaster Co., Virginia Mil. Eldest son of James, 1928, b. there 1750, Aug. 2 or 7 ; member of the Virginia Constitutional Convention, 1776, 1788; Clerk of the Courts, 1787-94; and member of the Lancaster Co. Committee of Safety; m. 1774, Jun. 30, Ann Payne, and had Mary Smith, b. 1776, Sep. 17, m. 1793, Jun. 6; Nathaniel Waddell, and d. 1796, Mar. 10 ; James Harrison, b. 1779, Jan. 17; John Mathews, b. 1781, Mar. 25, d. 1840, May 16; Samuel Baldwin, b. 1784, Jul. 23, d. Oct. 29; Ann Smith, b. 1786, Jul. 26; Addison, b. 1789, Feb. 14, d. 1792. Gordon d. 1796, Sep. 29. GORDONS UNDER ARMS UNITED STATES. 487 1930- James. 1776, Jan. 19 Dec., 2nd Lt., Delaware Reg., Revolution (Heitman's Continental Army, 194). 1931- James. 1776, Dec. 4, Ens., ioth Pennsylvania Reg., Revolution. 1777, Apr. 18, 2nd Lt. ; Dec., res. (Heitman's Continental Army, 194). 1932- James. 1776, Private, in Capt. Buller Claiborne's Coy., Col. Alexander Spotswood's 2nd Virginia Reg., "as it stood March i, 1777"; in the Revolution (Saffell's Revolutionary War, 290). 1933- James. 1778, Private, Cumberland Co., Pennsylvania Mil., Revolution. Descended from Alexander, who settled there in 1734, and d. before 1750 (Information from Daniel Smith Gordon, New York). 1934. James. 1780, Oct. 17, Lt. Co!., Albany Co. Mil., i2th Reg., State of New York, captured (as a rebel) at Ballstown, near Albany, about one o'clock in the morning, by a party consisting of about 200 men, composed of part of Sir John Johnston's corps, some rangers and Indians under the com- mand of Capt. Munroe ; Oct. 24, arrived at Crown Point, Lake Champlain, from which he was taken to Montreal, and, 1781, Jul., to Quebec. He wrote a series of letters, 1780, Dec. 19 1782, Feb. 10, as to the state of his fellow prisoners (Add. MSS., B.M., 21,843 ft"., 126, 132, 138, 168, 178, 179, 184, 197, 199; a letter from his wife is preserved Add. MSS., 21,837, f. 294: all printed by J. M. Bulloch in the Hnntly Express, 1905, Oct. 27 ; 1907, Apr. 26). In a return of prisoners on the Isle of Orleans, 1782, Jul. 22, the words " run away " are written opposite his name, but Heitman (Continental Army, p. 194) says he was released, 1782, Nov. 19. Third son of Alexander, who was the son of John (who went from Scot- land after the revolution of 1688, to Ballytenaghan, Knockbride, Co. Down, and for whom a descent from the Gordons of Glenbucket is claimed) ; b. 1742. He emigrated to America, 1758, Sep. 16, settling at Ballstown as a farmer : believed to have represented New York State in Congress, 1791-5 : '" i775> Mary, dau. of Eliphabet Ball, a relation of Washington, and had Alexander, d. young, and Melinda, in. (i) William van Planck, and (2) Henry Waller. D. 1810, Jun. 17, at Ballstown, a contemporary obituary recording that " as a Christian he was exemplary ; as a citizen, able in advice and experience ; as a man, upright and honest ; and as a politician, sage and discreet ". A frag- mentary autobiography of 9000 words is in the possession of Hopkins van Planck, New York, and a typewritten transcript in that of J. M. Bulloch. 1935- James. 1797, Feb. 13, Ens., from Connecticut, I3th Inf., U.S. Army. 1799, Mar. 3, 2nd Lt. ; Apr. 10 1800, Jun., Regtl. Qr. Mas. ; Jun. 15, honourably discharged (Heitman's U.S. Army, 464). 488 HOUSE OF GORDON. 1936- James. 1861 ? At the beginning of the Civil war, equipped a Coy. of Cav., and served twelve months with the Jeff Davis Legion, under Gen. J. E. B. Stuart, in Virginia; then raised a Reg. known as the 2nd Mis- sissippi Cav., and was attached to the Brigade comd. by Gen. Frank C. Armstrong, serving under Gens. Price, Van Dorn, William H. Jackson, and Forrest. 1864, sent to Europe by Confederate Govt. on a private mission ; captured on his return, 1865, Jan., in the harbour of Wilmington, N. Caro- lina ; Feb. 22, escaped to Canada, where he was suspected of being concerned with Wilkes Booth for the assassination of President Lincoln. With the assistance of friends, went to New York, succeeded in convincing Govr. Dix of his innocence, and received a passport to his home. Son of Robert, a Scotsman, founder of Aberdeen, Mississippi, and Mary Elizabeth Walton; b. Monroe Co., 1833, Dec. 6; a Presbyterian, a Mason, and a member of the Board of Trustees of the Univ. of Mississippi ; author of a vol. of poems The Old Plantation, and writer on field notes ; 1909, Dec. 1910, P'eb. 24, served as Senator from Mississippi, to fill a vacancy, de- livering an extraordinary autobiographical speech to the Senate, Feb. 24, in which he said : I was born a multimillionaire, very unhappily, too, for I never saw one of them that was happy yet, and I never was happy myself until I got rid of my millions. The largest portion of them went to feed a large number of slaves that I unfortunately inherited, and the rest I spent on my friends as a Gentleman should, and got rid of the encumbrance. [In the early nineties, having lost his estate of " Lochinvah," he had to peddle milk in the streets of Okolona.] I am a plain, blunt, old Confederate soldier. I wore the gray and I fought and bled, but I did not die, though I skedaddled frequently. I had the honour during my service to capture some very prominent men in the Northern army ; among them was General Coburn, of Indianapolis, Ind. I captured one great big man, who afterwards became General Shaiter. He was then a Maj. in the igth Michigan. He was a very poor shot, for I advanced on him with my sabre, and he shot at me five times and never touched me. I never fired a shot during the war. That is a fact. I had just about enough to do to look after the men that I had en- gaged. That is the kind of soldier I was. I told the other fellows to do the fighting. A s^reat many of them stayed at home, and, if I had been as smart as they were, I might have done the same. . . . You may as well try to storm the heights of heaven and pluck the diadem from Jehovah's crown as to take away from either [the armies of North or South] the ;;lory of iheir immortal records. I love Mississippi because it is my home. . . . My religion is the eleventh commandment of Christ . . . They call me "Jim " down at home and I hardly recognise myself when I am called by any other name. M. (i) 1856, Feb. 7, Caroline Virginia Willy, Oxford, Miss. (d. 1893); m - ( 2 ) 1904, Apr. 1 8, Ella Narcissa Neilson, Oxford. GORDONS UNDER ARMS UNITED STATES. 489 1937- James. 1861, Feb. 12, Private, 5th Reg., N. Carolina troops, Confederate army, Civil war. A resident of Gates Co., N. Carolina. D. 1862, May 27, at Richmond, Virginia (Moore's N. Carolina State Troops, i. 186). 1938- James. 1861, May i, Private, from Caswall Co., N. Carolina, i3th Reg. N. Carolina troops, Confederate army, Civil war. D. 1862, Jul. 8, at Lynchburg, Virginia (Moore's N. Carolina State Troops, i. 485). 1939- James. 1864, Aug. 15, 2nd Asst. Engineer (act.). 1865, Mar. 8, appt. revoked (sick) (Callaghan's Offs. U.S.N.). 1940- James B. 1861, Jun. to, Master (act.) U.S. Navy ; Aug. 24, appt. revoked ; Aug. 28, Master (act.). 1862, Mar. 21, dismissed (Callaghan's Offs. U.S. Navy). 1941- James Byron. 1861, ? ist Lt, Coy. raised in Wilkes Co., N. Carolina, by Col. Stokes, Confederate Army, Civil war; later, Maj., ist N. Carolina Reg., afterwards transferred to the Cav., greatly distinguished him- self on various occasions (Moore's Hist, of N. Carolina, n. 262). 1864, May n, mortally wounded in the battle of the Yellow Tavern, and d. num. May 16, at Richmond, Virginia. Only son of Nathaniel, Wilkes Co., N. Carolina, and Sarah Gwyn, and great-great-grandson of John George, who emigrated from Scotland to Maryland, 1724, and shortly afterwards, moved to Spottsylvania Co., Virginia (A. C. Gordon's Gordons of Spottsylvania). Kinsman of Chapman, 1873, and John Brown, 1962 (J- B. Gordon's Reminiscences, 152). 1942- James C. Maj. and Lt. Col., ist Confederate Inf., Civil war (List of Field Offs., 49). 1943- James Carey. 2nd Lt., igth Batn., Virginia Heavy Art., Con- federate army, Civil war (Hunter's List of Virginia Artillery Organizations). 1944- James H. 1861, Apr. 26, Private, i2th Reg., from Granville Co., N. Carolina troops, Confederate army, Civil war (Moore's Carolina State Troops, i. 442). 1945- James H. 1862, Oct. 11, Mate, U.S. Navy. 1863, Jan. 17, res. ; Aug. i, Mate. 1864, Dec. 2, res. (Callaghan's Offs. U.S.N.). 1946- James Harrison. 1812, Soldier, in the war with Great Britain ; fought in the battle of New Orleans under Gen. Andrew Jackson (A. C. Gordon's Gordons of Lancaster). Eldest son of John (1765-1842), Frederick Co., Virginia, and gdson. of James, 1928 ; b. 1790, Jan. 18; Rapides parish, Louisiana; m. Maria Cole- man, and had Harrison Alonzo, d. unm. 1889, in Washington, D.C. ; James QQQ 490 HOUSE OF GORDON. Maddison, d. unm. ; and Mary E., m., 1836, Feb. 4, William Mason Wilson, lawyer of Alexandria, Louisiana, and d. 1851, May 20. Gordon d. 1819, Aug. 7 (ibid.). Brother of John Willison, 1971, and Smith Waddell, 2002- 1947. James Roy. Soldier, Vol. forces, Confederate army, Civil war (A. C. Gordon's Gordons of Blandford). Fifth son of Dr. Thomas Christian (1804-76), Essex Co., Virginia (grandson of the Rev. Alexander, Galloway); b. 1845 ; merchant, Richmond, in. 1873, Evelyn Croxton, and had William Douglas, b. 1876, lawyer, Richmond ; Evelyn Croxton, b. 1878 ; Susan Latane, b. 1879, d. 1886 ; and Thomas Christian, b. 1885 (ibid.). Brother of John Garnett, 1965, and William Westmore, 3048- 1947a- James Willison. Soldier, U.S. Army, in the war with Mexico. Son of Smith Waddell, 2002; b. 1822, Jan. 6; a lawyer in Alexandria, Louisiana; d. 1856, Jun. 20. 1948- Jeremiah. 1841, Off., Pennsylvania Mil. Descended from Alexander, who settled in Pennsylvania in 1734, and d. before 1750 (Information from Daniel Smith Gordon, New York). 1949. Jeremiah Clinton. 1862-3, Private, i26th Pennsylvania Reg. Descended from Alexander, who settled in Pennsylvania in 1734, and d. before 1750 (Information from Daniel Smith Gordon, New York). 1950- John. 1744, "commissioned to be a Lieutenant of a Company of Foot and took the oath Dec. 4 " (The Virginia Colonial Militia, Order Book, Spottsylvania Co., 1738-49). " Gentleman," Spottsylvania Co., Virginia. 1951- John. 1758, Soldier, Virginia Mil., French and Indian frontier wars (Hening's Statutes at large of Virginia, 188; Waddell's Annals of Augusta Co., 2nd ed., p. 8). Resident in Augusta Co. 1952- John. 1776, Corporal, from Pennsylvania Col., St. Clair's Pennsylvania Batn., "as it stood from Jan. 5 Nov. 25" in the American Revolution (Saffell's Revolutionary War). 1953- John. 1777, ist Lt., Cumberland Co., Pennsylvania Mil., Revolution. Descended from Alexander, who settled there in 1734, and d. before 1750 (Information from Daniel Smith Gordon, New York). 1954- John. 1777, soldier, Virginia Mil., Revolution (Virginia Hist. Mag., pp. 308-9). 1955- John. 1777-8, ist Lt., Cumberland Co., Pennsylvania Mil., Revolution. GORDONS UNDER ARMS UNITED STATES. 49! Descended from Alexander, who settled there in 1734, and d. before 1750 (Information from Daniel Smith Gordon, New York). 1956- John. 1777-8, Private, Cumberland Co., Pennsylvania Mil., Revolution. Descended from Alexander, who settled there in 1734, and d. before 1750 (Information from Daniel Smith Gordon, New York). 1957- John. 1777-81, Private, Cumberland Co., Pennsylvania Mil., Revolution. Descended from Alexander, who settled there in 1734, and d. before 1750 (Information from Daniel Smith Gordon, New York). 1958- John. 1780-1, 2nd Lt., Cumberland Co., Pennsylvania Mil., Revolution. Descended from Alexander, who settled there in 1734, and d. before 1750 (Information from Daniel Smith Gordon, New York). 1959- John. 1782-3, Lt., Virginia Continental Line, American Revolu- tion. He belonged to Northumberland Co., d. there, leaving Mary and Eliza- beth H. (alive 1835, Aug. i) ; William, d. in Washington, D.C., leaving a widow and children ; and Sarah, in. Joseph J. Monroe, and their dau. Sarah A. Gordon, i. Joseph Deshields, junr. ; they signed the petition of his heirs to the Commonwealth, 1835, showing that Lt. John Gordon had not received his pay for the years 1782-3, and that he was entitled to $133.30 (Pension Rec., Virginia State Library). Possibly the Lt. John Gordon whose name appears in a " List of Claims brought against the State of Virginia, by officers of the line on Continental Establishment for pay, in 1782 and 1783 " (Saffell's Revolutionary I'.'ar, 400). I960. John. 1836, joined H.A.C., Massachusetts. 1838, May 14, honourably discharged. Capt. in the Mil. (Oliver Ayer Roberts's Military Company of the Massacliusetts, in. 128, 130). Provision dealer, Boston. 1961- John. 1864, Jun. 5, Surg. (act.), U.S.N. 1865, Dec. 16, honour- ably discharged (Callaghan's Offs. of U.S. Navy). 1962- John Brown. 1861, raised and appt. Capt., Coy. of Vols., " Racoon Roughs," which was aiterwards assigned to the 6th Alabama Reg.; shortly afterwards elected Maj. ; Jul. 21, served at the battle of Bull Run. 1862, May 4, served at Yorktown, and in the retreat to Richmond, where he brought up the rear, and helped his men to save the artillery (J. B. Gordon's Reminiscences of the Civil War, 3, 13, 32, 38-9, 53) ; May 31 Jun. i, at the battle of Seven Pines or Fair Oaks, where the troops under his comd. captured 492 HOUSE OF GORDON. the breastworks which protected that portion of McClellan's lines, where his young brother Augustus Manly, 1866, Capt. of one of the Coys., was wounded, where all his field offs. and Adj. were killed, one half of his line offs. and half his men dead or wounded, and his horse was killed ; when the order came for him to withdraw, less than one-fifth of those carried into the battle were still fighting, and of 44 line offs., 13 only left for duty, nearly two-thirds of entire comd. being killed or wounded (ibid., 56-8) ; placed in temporary comd. of the brigade on the disabling of Gen. Rodes (ibid., 58) ; Jul. i, served at the battle of Malvern Hill, leading the movement on the right (ibid., 73-5) ; Sep. 29, severely wounded at Antieatam, or Sharpsburg, nearly seven months elapsing before he was fit to return to the front ; The first volley from the Union lines in my front sent a ball through the brain of the chivalric Col. Tew, of North Carolina, to whom I was talking, and another ball through the calf of my right leg. On the right and the left my men were falling under the death-dealing cross-fire like trees in a hurricane. . . . Higher up in the same leg I was again shot : but still no hone was broken ; I was able to walk along the line and give encouragement to my resolute riflemen who were firing with the coolness and steadiness of peace soldiers in target practice. When later in the same day the third ball pierced my left arm, tearing asunder the tendons and mangling the flesh, they caught the sight of blood running down my fingers, and these devoted and big hearted men, while still loading their guns, pleaded with me to leave them and go to the rear, pledging me that they would stay there and fight to the last. ... A fourth ball ripped through my shoulder, leaving its base and a wad of clothing in its track. I could still stand and walk, although the shocks and loss of blood had left but little of my normal strength. ... I was shot down by a fifth ball, which struck me fairly in the face and passed out, barely missing the jugular vein. I fell forward and lay unconscious with my face in my cap : and it would seem that I might have been smothered by the blood running into my cap from the last wound but for the act of some Yankee, who, as if to save my life, had at a previous hour during the battle shot a hole through my cap, which let the blood out. I was borne on a litter to the rear. . . . My own confidence in ultimate recovery, however, was never shaken until erysipelas, that deadly foe of the wounded, attacked my left arm. The doctors told Mrs. Gordon to paint my arm above the wound three or four times a day with iodine. She obeyed the doctors by painting it, I think, three or four hundred times a day. Under God's providence, I owe my life to her incessant watchfulness night and day. On recovery Gordon was assigned to the command of the largest brigade in the Confederate army, composed of six regts. from Georgia (ibid I, 82-8, 89, 90, 91, 92, 95). 1863, May 1-7, at the battle of Chancellorsville, he retook the fort on Marye's Heights (ibid., 100) ; Jul. 1-3, at the battle of Gettysburg, and forded the Potomac with his command (ibid., 172-3). 1863-4, in camp near Clark's Mountain (ibid., 229). 1864, May 5, at the battle of the Wilderness, where his command brought up the rear of the extreme left of Lee's line, led by Gen. Ewell's corps ; when Ewell's shattered forces were retreating in dis- order, Ewell said " Gen. Gordon, the fate of the day depends on you, Sir ". GORDONS UNDER ARMS UNITED STATES. 493 "These men will save it, Sir," was the reply, and by the shock of their furious onslaught they shattered all that portion of the compact Union line which confronted Gordon's troops, cutting a way through the Union ; Gordon re- formed his regiments in two parallel lines, back to back, then ordered both wings forward, shattered the Federal troops, captured large numbers, and checked any further effort by General Grant on that portion of the field (ibid., 237-42). 1864, May 8-21, at the battle of Spottsylvania, he led his men in the charge (May 21) when the Federals, who had entered the lines, were hurled back be- fore the resolute advance of Gordon's gallant men, an impending disaster being converted into a brilliant victory (ibid., 272, 274-81). Served at the battle of Monocacy, horse shot (ibid., 309-13). Planned successful attack on Sheridan from Massanutten Mountain (ibid., 333-5). 1865, Mar. 23, slightly wounded ; Mar. 25, planned assault on Fort Steadman, after consulting with General Lee (ibid., 379-94). One of the three offs. appt. by General Lee for discussion and drafting of all details of formal surrender at Appomattox, Apr. 9, of the army of Northern Virginia. He published his Reminiscences of the Civil War, 1903, Oct. i, and it reached its seventh ed. 1904, Feb. 27. He was wounded eight times during the war. Mr. Roosevelt's use of the word "frazzle " was traced by a Confederate Veteran in the Times (1908, Nov. 6) to Gen. Gordon's message on the eve of Appomattox : " Tell General Lee that I have fought my corps to a frazzle," but Sir George Birdwood and other correspondents immediately pointed out that the word is really old English. Third son of Zachariah, and gdson. of Chapman, 1873 ; b. 1832, Feb. 6, in Upson Co., Georgia; educated at Georgia Univ.; studied law, admitted to the bar, practising only a short time when he entered the Confederate army, in which he rose to be Lt. Gen. ; Democratic candidate for Governorship of Georgia, 1868, but though his election was claimed by his party, his opponent, Rufus B. Bullock, secured the office ; member of the National Democratic Conventions, 1868 and 1872, Presidential elector for these years, and elected to U.S. Senate, 1873, Jan. ; re-elected, 1879, res. seat, 1880 ; elected Governor of Georgia, 1881. He m. 1854, Sep., Fanny (then aged 17), dau. of General Hugh A. Haralson, of La Grange, Georgia ; she went with him through the war, nursing the wounded with devotion (Reminiscences, 52, 58, 59, 91, 319); had Hugh Haralson, 1920; Frank, b. 1856, m. Virginia Kilburn ; Fannie Haralson, m. Burton Smith; Caroline Lewis, m. Orten Brown. Gordon d. 1904, Jan. 9, on his plantation at Biscayne, Florida, as Comdr.-in-Chief of the United Confederate Veterans, and was bur. at Atlanta, Georgia, amid im- pressive scenes of mourning, Jan. 14; memorial services were held throughout 494 HOUSE OF GORDON. Georgia, Florida and Kentucky (Atlanta Constitution, 1904, Jan. 15). Brother of Augustus Manly, 1866, Eugene Cornelius, 1890, Walter Scott, 2021, and Zachariah Chapman, 2051- 1963- John Calvin Roger. 1862-3, Private, iz6th Pennsylvania Reg., Civil war. Descended from Alexander, who settled in Cumberland Co., Pennsylvania, in 1734, and d. before 1750 (Information from Daniel Smith Gordon, New York). 1964. John Churchill. Asst. Surg., 38* Virginia Inf., Confederate army, Civil war. Seventh son of William Fitzhugh, 2041 ; b. 1831, Mar. 2, at Edgeworth ; physician, of Chestnut Grove, Albemarle Co., Virginia ; m. Mary Beale, dau. of Edward Pegram, and had George Loyall, b. 1862, Dec. 4, civil eng. ; Sarah Pegram, b. 1865, Feb. 24; Edward, b. 1866, Nov. 7, m. 1895, Nov. 27, Eliza Digges, dau. of John G. Beale and Susan V. Gordon, d. 1900, Jul. 29 ; Maria Louisa, b. 1869, Mar. 12; John Churchill, M.D., b. 1871, May 27, m. Cornelia R. Borst ; Bryan, b. 1873, Aug. 7, in. 1903, Frances Thomas ; Hannah Robertson, b. 1876, Aug. 4; William Beale, b. 1878, Apr. 29; Lewis Rain- cock, b. 1879, Oct. 6; and Charles Lindsay, b. 1883, Feb. 28 (A. C. Gordon's Gordons of Middlesex ; Calendar of Virginia State Papers). 1965. John Qarnett. Soldier, Vol. forces, Confederate army, Civil war ; k. in battle 1864. Son of Dr. Thomas Christian (1804-76), Essex Co., Virginia, and Martha W. Merewether Jones ; b. 1843 (A. C. Gordon's Gordons of Bland- ford). Brother of James Roy, 1947, William Westmore, 2048- 1966- John Qaskins. Soldier, Vol. forces, Confederate army, Civil war; d. in service, 1862. Eldest son by 2nd mrge. of John Harrison (1790-1863), Culpeper Co., Virginia, and Harriet Gaskins, and grandson of Churchill, 1881 ; b. 1836 (A. C. Gordon's Gordons of Middlesex). Half brother of Albert Spark, 1839, and Churchill Grasty, 1882- 1967. John H. 1813, Jul. 24, Asst. Surg., U.S.N. 1818, Mar. 27, Surg. 1827, Mar. 27, res. (Callaghan's Offs. U.S.N. ). 1967a. John Harrison. 1862, May 21, Soldier, Vol. forces, Confederate army, Civil war; d. 1862, May 21 ; prisoner of war in the Federal prison, Madison, Wisconsin. Eldest son of Mutius Spark (1817-63), who was the grandson of Churchill, 1881 ; b. 1844, May 8 ; resided in Carroll Co., Tennessee (A. C. Gordon's Gordons of Middlesex). GORDONS UNDER ARMS UNITED STATES. 495 1968- John Newton. 1862, Sep. 10, Soldier, Otey battery, Confeder- ate army, Civil war, severely wounded in battle at Fayette Court House, West Virginia. Son of John Newton (1793-1870), Richmond, Virginia, and Louisiana Coleman, grandson of Nathaniel, and great-grandson of James, 1928; b. 1840, Oct. 10 ; merchant, at Richmond, Virginia ; m. 1873, Dec. 18, Florine Staples, New York, and had Eugenia S., b. 1875, Jan. 13; Staples, b. 1877, Aug., d. 1877 ; and John Otis, b. 1878, Aug., d. 1887 (A. C. Gordon's Gordons of Lan- caster). Brother of Rev. Edward Clifford, 1889- 1969- John S. 1862, Apr. 26, Master (act.), U.S.N. 1863, Jun. 7, dismissed (Callaghan's Offs. U.S.N.). 1970- John W. Col. of Vols., Confederate army, Civil war. He belonged to N. Carolina, and is still (1912) living at Richmond, Vir- ginia (Private information to A. C. Gordon). 1971- John WHlison. 1812, Officer, in the war. Son of John (1765-1842), Frederick Co., Virginia, and Betty Lee Ball, and gdson. of James, 1929; b. 1792, Mar. 7 ; m. (i) Sarah Bryarly ; and had Robert Bryarly, b. 1815, m. Catherine Barrington ; Matilda Ann, b. 1817, Aug. 30, m. 1838, Mar. 6, Jonas E. Rudisill, and d. 1900, Jun. 20; Dr. John Lee, b. 1821, Apr. 17, ;. 1858, Dec. 29, Martha H. Gooding ; Wakeman H., b. 1823, Mar. 12, d. unm. 1846, Dec. 15 ; Sarah E., b. 1826, Apr. 3, d. 1827 ; James Willison, b. 1828, Apr. 13, ;. 1856, Jun. 13, Elizabeth H. Fulton, and d. 1864, Jan. 7. Gordon in. (2) 1832, Aug. 15, Delia McKinney, and had Mary Elizabeth, b. 1836, Apr. 18, ;. 1869, Nov. 4, Augustus V. Allen ; and William Finney, b. 1838, May 8, d. unm., 1866, Mar. 18 (A. C. Gordon's Gordons of Lancaster). Brother of James Harrison, 1946, and Smith Waddell, 2002- 1972- Jonathan Rhea. Soldier, Revolution. Supposed to be the son of Peter (d. 1725), of Crosswicks, New Jersey (who m. Elizabeth, dau. of Robert Rhea) ; b. 1718; lived in Monmouth Co., New Jersey; m. Margaret Cole (d. 1792, Feb.), and he had Ambrose, 1853, Ezekiel, 1891, and Lewis, 1978; d. 1800, Aug. i (Information from William Washington Gordon, junr. ; History of the Old Tenant Church). 1973. Jonathan Wesley. 1846, Jun. 10 Sep. 14, Private and Serg. Maj., 3rd Indiana Inf. 1861, Apr. 27 Jun., Maj., gth Indiana Inf., U.S. army, Civil war; May 4, Maj., nth Inf. 1864, Mar. 4, res. B. in New York (Powell's Offs. U.S. Army) ; d. 1887, Apr. 8 (Heitman's U.S. Army, 464). 1974. Joseph. 1777, Private, Cumberland Co., Pennsylvania Mil., American Revolution. 496 HOUSE OF GORDON. Descended from Alexander, who settled there in 1734, and d. before 1750 (Information from Daniel Smith Gordon, New York). 1975. Joseph Calvit. 1862, May 26 (Sep. 12 ?), soldier, Confederate army, k. in battle near Middletown, Frederick Co., Virginia. Son of Smith Waddell, 2002 ; b. 1841, Dec. 26 (A. C. Gordon's Gordons of Lancaster). 1976- Joseph R. i86i,Jun. 10, Master (act.), U.S.N. 1862, Feb. i, res. (Callaghan's Offs. U.S.N.). 1977- Josiah. 1814, Serg., Franklin Co., Pennsylvania Mil. Descended from Alexander, who settled there in 1734, and d. before 1750 (Information from Daniel Smith Gordon, New York). 1978- Lewis. Capt. Son of Jonathan Rhea, 1972; b- 1766; d. 1801. 1979. Lewis. 1755-63, Capt., Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania Mil., Colonial wars. Descended from Irish Gordons who settled there (Information from Daniel Smith Gordon, New York). 1980- Lewis. 1861, Jun. 18, Private, Bethel Reg., N. Carolina State troops, Confederate army, Civil war. Resided in Lincoln Co., N. Carolina (Moore's N. Carolina State Troops, i. 429). 1981. Lewis. 1863, Mar. 3, Private, i3th Reg., N. Carolina State troops, Confederate army, Civil war. Resided in Yadkin Co., N. Carolina (Moore's N. Carolina State Troops, i. 481). 1982- Lewis. Seaman on gunboat, No. 66, applied for pension for disability incurred on same, but withdrew it, 1842, Apr. 12. 1843, Feb. 3, House agreed (House Reports, U.S. Congress, No. 622, 27th Congress, znd session, vol. iii., and 3rd session, vol. i.). 1983- Mason. Lt. Cav., Confederate army, served through Civil war. Ninth son of William Fitzhugh, 2041 ; b. 1840, Sep. 17 ; lawyer, Stonefield, Albemarle Co., Virginia; member of the Board of Visitors, University of Virginia ; m. 1867, Jan. 9, Harriet, dau. of L. A. Hart, and has Harriet Hart, b. 1867, Nov. 21, at Charlottesville, m. 1890, Oct. 15, Thomas L. Rosser ; William Robertson, b. 1869, Apr. 17, m. 1897, Apr. 21, Mary, dau. of Henry A. Burr; and Nannie Burr, b. 1876, Mar. 6 (A. C. Gordon's Gordons of Middlesex). 1984- Mathew. 1779, Private, Cumberland Co., Pennsylvania Mil., Revolution. GORDONS UNDER ARMS UNITED STATES. 497 Descended from Alexander, who settled there in 1734, and d. before 1750 (Information from Daniel Smith Gordon, New York). 1985- Moses. 1774, Jun. 2, Soldier, in Robert Doack's Coy., Colonial Mil. (The Virginia Colonial Militia, 80). 1986- Oliver A. Mate U.S.N. 1865, Mar. 29, res. (Callaghan's Offs. U.S.N.). 1987- Orion. 1862, Sep. 5, Private, Coy. A, 2nd Reg., from Surrey Co., N. Carolina troops, Confederate army, Civil war. D. 1863, Jan. 31 (Moore's N. Carolina State Troops, i. 48). 1988. Parker L. 1864-5, Private, Illinois Vols., Civil war. B. 1847 (Information from Daniel Smith Gordon, New York). 1989- Phillip. 1755-63, Private, Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania Mil., Colonial wars. Descended from Irish Gordons who settled there (Information from Daniel Smith Gordon, New York). 1990- Ray Tompkins. 1861, Apr. 20 Jul. 30, Private, 7ist New Jersey Mil. ; Nov. 16, 2nd Lt, A Coy., 53rd New Jersey Vols. 1862, Nov. 16, mustered out. 1864, Oct. 15, Private, 3rd New Jersey Cav. ; Dec. 23, 2nd Lt., 2nd New Jersey Cav. 1865, Jun. 23, mustered out. 1868, Mar. 25, 2nd Lt, 8th Cav. 1870, May 26, ist Lt. 1873, Jul. 31, res. (Powell's Offs. U.S. Army). B. in, and appointed from, New Jersey. 1991. Reuben B. 1861, Apr. 26, Private, I4th Reg. (from Cleveland Co.), N. Carolina troops, Confederate army, Civil war; promoted Serg. (Moore's N. Carolina State Troops, I. 522). 1992- Robert. 1777-82, Private, Cumberland Co., Pennsylvania Mil., Revolution. Descended from Alexander, who settled there in 1734, and d. before 1750 (Information from Daniel Smith Gordon, New York). 1993- Robert F. 1861, Mar. 28, 3rd Asst. Eng. (act.). 1866, Apr. 12, honourably discharged (Callaghan's Offs. U.S.N.). 1994. Robert H. 1863, May 26, 3rd Asst. Eng. (act.). 1864, May 2, dismissed (Callaghan's Offs. U.S.N.). 1995- Samuel. 1755-63, Private, Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania Mil., Colonial wars. Descended from Irish Gordons (Information from Daniel Smith Gordon, New York). 1996. Samuel. 1756, Capt, Pennsylvania Mil. (Information from Daniel Smith Gordon, New York). RRR 498 HOUSE OF GORDON. 1997- Samuel. 1776. Soldier, Virginia State troops, Revolution (Virginia Hist. Mag., vm. 308-9). 1998- Samuel. 1812, Mar. 12, Capt. (from Vermont) nth Inf., U.S.A., war with Great Britain. 1814, Mar. n, ist Lt., 44th Inf. 1815, Jun. 15, honourably discharged (Powell's Offs. U.S. Army ; Heitman's U.S. Army, 464). 1999- Samuel. 1814, Jan. 3 or Mar. i, Capt., Waynesboro, Franklin Co., Pennsylvania Mil. Descended from Alexander, who settled there in 1734, and d. before 1750 (Information from Daniel Smith Gordon, New York). 2000- Samuel. 1864, Jul. 28, Mate, U.S.N. 1865, Sep. 15, Ens. (act.). 1866, Feb. 13, honourably discharged (Callaghan's Offs. U.S.N.). 2001- Seth Chase. 1861, Asst. Surg., i3th Maine Vols., and Surg., ist Louisiana Vol. Inf., Union army. Son of Stephen, and Lydia Chase; b. 1830, Aug. 17, at Fryeburg, Maine ; educated at public schools and academy there ; M.D. Bowdoin, 1855 ; LL.D. Dartmouth, 1905 ; practised at Gorham, Maine, 1856-61 ; at Portland, Maine, since 1865 ; Member of American Med. Assn., and of Democratic National Committee for Maine, 1896-1900; of Common Council, of School Com., Portland ; has contributed to medical journals, especially on gynaecological subjects (Who's Who in America, 1911 ; Surgeon General's Catalogue). 2002- Smith Waddell. 1814, Jan. 8, ist Lt., fought in the battle of New Orleans, under Gen. Jackson. Third son of John (1765), of Frederick Co., Virginia, afterwards of Pigua, Ohio, and Betty Lee Ball, and grandson of James, 1929; b. 1794, Mar. 2; emigrated from Ohio to Rapides Parish, Louisiana, 1811 ; Clerk of the Court and J.P. there for many years ; m. Elizabeth Melissa Wells, and had Archibald Madison, 1863 ; James Willison, 1947a ; Joseph Calvit, 1975; John L. ; Samuel Montfort, Nash, and Elizabeth Wells all d. young ; Virginia, b. 1829, Apr. 17, m. 1858, Jun. n, Abner Nash Ogden, and d. s.p. 1859, May 21 ; Smith, b. 1833, Aug. 3, m. 1857, Sep. 22, Margaret Mary Long; Martha Jane, b. 1835, Oct. 10, m. 1852, Oct. 20, Thomas Jefferson; Janetta, b. 1839, Dec. 29, m. 1862, Jun. 18, Abner Nash Ogden, and d. 1881, Apr. ; Louisiana Casson, b. 1844, Aug. 25, d. 1856, Oct. 19; and Jefferson Wells, b. 1846, Jun. 14, m. (i) 1869, Nov. 10, Eleanor Compton, dau. of Col. William Lawrance Sanford, and (2) 1882, Adelia Henarie (A. C. Gordon's Gordons of Lancaster). Brother of James Harrison, 1946, and John Willison, 1971- 2003- Sylvanus Williams. Adm., "a distinguished United States Officer of French parentage," d. 1879, May 17, at Blois, aged 67, bur. at Philadelphia (Times, May 21). GORDONS UNDER ARMS UNITED STATES. 499 2004- Thomas. 1742, Soldier, Coy. i, Augusta Co., Virginia Mil., Indian wars (The Virginia Col. Mil., 91). 2005- Thomas. 1755-63, Private, Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania Mil., Colonial wars. Descended from Irish Gordons who settled there (Information from Daniel Smith Gordon, New York). 2006- Rev. Thomas. 1676, out with Nathaniel Bacon, "the Rebel," in Virginia (Jun.-Oct.), in his revolt against the Colonial Govt., under Sir William Berkeley ; excepted from the benefit of an " Act of Indemnitie and Free Pardon " enacted by a " Grand Assemblie " at Green Spring, Virginia, 1676-7, and was therein condemned, "on his bended knees, before the Right Honourable the Governour and Council!, with a rope about his neck (to) acknowledge his treasons and rebellions and beg his life, and in the like manner acknowledge his crimes in Rappahannocke Court". 1677, Sep. 28, at a General Court held at Middle Plantation (now Williamsburg) "informa- tion had been made to the Court, that Thomas Gordon and John Bagwell . . . did . . . appeare at the County Court at Rappahannocke with small tape (instead of halters) about their necks, which was allowed and accepted by the magistrates ..." (Hening's Statutes at large of Virginia, 370, 557). 2007- Thomas. 1776, enlisted in the Continental army in Col. Wash- ington's comd., Revolution, and promoted into Col. George Baylor's Ugns. 1780, Lt., Col. Washington's Cav., Southern army ; later, Capt., Dgns., Col. Washington's Partisan Legion ; discharged on the Santee River, S. Carolina, at the close of the war ; d. in Norfolk, Virginia, on his way home. Son of John, King George Co., and Elizabeth ; named in his father's will, proved 1779, Jun. 3 ; claim for pension on account of his mili- tary services made to the State of Virginia, 1835, by his heirs at law, John and William R. Gordon, possibly his sons (Rec. oj King George Co., Virginia, Clerk's Office ; Pension Rec., Virginia State Library). 2008- Thomas. 1776, soldier, 6th Reg., Virginia State troops, Revolu- tion, of Lunenburg Co. (Pension Rec., Virginia State Library). 2009- Thomas. 1776, Jan. 5 Nov. i, Private in Capt. John Lacey's Coy., Col. Mayne's Pennsylvania Batn., Revolution (Saffell's Revolutionary War, 197). 2010- Thomas. 1777-80, 2nd Lt., Cumberland Co., Pennsylvania Mil., Revolution. Descended from Alexander, who settled there in 1734, and d. before 1750 (Information from Daniel Smith Gordon, New York). 5OO HOUSE OF GORDON. 2011- Thomas. 1777, Feb. 20, Ens., 3rd Maryland Reg., Revolution. 1778, Jul. i, res. (Heitman's Continental Army, 194; Saffell's Revolutionary War, 392). 2012. Thomas. 1799, Apr. i, Mid. 1801, Jun. 10, discharged under Peace Establishment Act (Callaghan's Offs. U.S.N.). 2013- Thomas. 1861, Apr. 26, Private (from Granville Co.), i2th Reg., N. Carolina troops, Confederate army, Civil war ; Sept. 14, k. at South Mountain (Moore's N. Carolina State Troops, i. 442). 2014- Thomas M. Lt. Col., 3rd Tennessee Vols., Confederate army, Civil war (List of Field Offs., 49). 2015- Thomas N. 1863, Jan. 10, Private (from Caswell Co.), sth Reg., N. Carolina State troops, Confederate army, Civil war (Moore's N. Carolina State Troops, i. 190). 2016- Tombigbie. 1823, Jun. 3, Mid., U.S.N. 1824, Aug. 12, res. (Callaghan's Offs. U.S.N.). 2017- Victor L. 1842, Asst. Surg., U.S.N. ; May 25, petition for in- creased pay, was reported on adversely by Congress (House Reports, No. 768, 27th Congress, 2nd series, vol. iv.). 2018- W. A. 1861, Apr. 24, Private (from Caswell Co.), i3th Reg., N. Carolina State troops, Confederate army, Civil war. 1862, Apr., taken prisoner at Yorktown, Virginia (Moore's Roster of N. Carolina State Troops, i. 481). 2019- W. B. 1861, Aug. 2, Private (from Currituck Co.), Sth Reg., N. Carolina State troops, Confederate army, Civil war (Moore's N. Carolina State Troops, i. 279). 2020- W. W. Lt. Col., nth Batn., Tennessee Cav., Confederate army, Civil war (List of Field Offs., 49). 2021. Walter Scott. 1864, Oct. 7, A.D.C. to Gen. Clement A. Evans, Confederate army, Civil war, severely wounded at the battle of Hatcher's Run, Virginia. Youngest son of Zachariah, Georgia, and Malinda Cox, and grandson of Chapman, 1873; b. 1848; m. Loulie McLendon, and had Loulie, m. Walter Thompson, Bremen, Germany ; and Linda. Gordon d. 1886, Oct. 14, N. York City (A. C. Gordon's Gordons of Spottsylvania). Brother of Augustus Manly, 1866, Eugene Cornelius, 1890, John Brown, 1962, and Zachariah Chapman, 2051- 2022- Walter Henry. 1886, Jul. i, 2nd Lt., appointed from Louisiana, i2th Inf. 1892, Nov. 30, ist Lt., i8th Inf. 1899, Mar. 2, Capt. 1898, Jun. 29, Maj., ist Delaware Inf.; Sep. 21 Nov. 16, Col. (Powell's Offs. U.S. Army). GORDONS UNDER ARMS UNITED STATES. 501 13. in Missouri ; grad. Mil. Acad. 2023- William. 1776, Private, Capt. Blanchard's Coy., Qth Reg., Massachusetts Line, Revolution ; ret. invalided (SafTell's Revolutionary War, 126). 2024- William. 1776, Lt., Massachusetts Forces, Continental army, Revolution (SafTell's Revolutionary War, 421). 2025- William. 1776, Mar. 5, 2nd Lt., from New Jersey, jrd N. Jersey Reg., Revolution; Jun. 19, ist Lt. ; Nov. 29, Capt. 1777, Mar., res. (Heit- man's U.S. Army, 464). 2026- William. 1777, Sep. 25, from Exeter, New Hampshire; cap- tured as a rebel, at Hubberton, aged 25 ; his name appears in a list of prisoners at Quebec, 1778, Jun. 27 (Add. MSS., B.M., 21,843, f - ') 2027- William. 1777 (winter), enlisted for three years at the Valley Forge, Mecklenburg Co., Virginia, in Capt. John Stokes' Coy., ist Virginian Reg., comd. by Col. Richard Parker ; became a serg. 1779, went to Georgia with Col. Parker. 1780, May 12, captured at Charleston (Statement, 1811, Sep. 3, by Samuel Hogg, ist Virginian Reg., in the Pension Records, Virginia State Library). 2028- William. 1778, Private, Cumberland Co., Pennsylvania Mil., Revolution. Descended from Alexander, who settled there in 1734, and d. before 1750 (Information from Daniel Smith Gordon, New York). 2029- William. 1780-2, Private, Cumberland Co., Pennsylvania Mil., Revolution. Descended from Alexander, who settled there in 1734, and d. before 1750 (Information from Daniel Smith Gordon, New York). 2030. William. 1781, Private, Cumberland Co., Pennsylvania Mil., Revolution. Descended from Alexander, who settled there in 1734, and d. before 1750 (Information from Daniel Smith Gordon, New York). 2031- William. 1836, Jun. 8, Capt., appointed from Illinois, 2nd Dgns., U.S.A. 1837, Sep. 26 or 27, res. (Powell's Offs. U.S. Army). B. in Kentucky. 2032. William. 1861, Jun. 22, Private, from Caswell Co., N. Carolina, i3th Reg., N. Carolina State troops, Confederate army, Civil war. 1862, Oct. 4, discharged (Moore's N. Carolina State Troops, i. 481). 2033. William. 1863, Aug. 5, Mate, U.S.N. 1865, May 17, res. (Callaghan's Offs. U.S.N.). 502 HOUSE OF GORDON. 2034. William. 1898, Nov. 19, Asst. Eng., Spanish American war, honourably discharged (Callaghan's Offs. U.S.N.). 2035- William Alexander. 1864 (?), Cjr. Mas. Dept., U.S.A. Son of John, Pennsylvania, afterwards Baltimore, Maryland (d. 1818), and Anna Maria Gardner, and grandson of Alexander, who emigrated from Scotland to Belfast, 1765, and then to Berks. Co., shortly afterwards to Carlisle, Cumberland Co., Pennsylvania, where he d. ; grad. West Point ; settled at Washington ; served in Qr. Mas. Dept. till he d. 1873 ; m. Gloriana Blake, Maryland, and had William Alexander, 2036 (Information from W. A. Gordon, Washington). 2036- William Alexander. 1865, Apr. 9, Ens. Off., Confederate army, Civil war, surrendered at Appomattox Court House, Virginia. Son of William Alexander, 2035; aged 68 in 1907, Sep., when he had practised law for upwards of 45 years ; m. Harriette Echols Cafeerton, Vir- ginia, and has W. A., aged 32 in 1907, Sep., lawyer, Washington. 2037- William Alten. 1862, Sep. 17, Asst. Surg., ioth Wisconsin Inf., American Civil war. 1863, Feb. 12, res. 1864, Nov. 25, Asst. Surg., Vols. 1865, Mar. 13, Bt. Maj., Vols., for faithful and meritorious service; Nov. 25, honourably mustered out (Heitman's U.S. Army, 464; Callaghan's Officers in U.S.N.). 2038. William Augustus. 1861, Apr. 22, 2nd Lt., ist Missouri Inf.; Jul. 31, honourably mustered out; Aug. 10, ist Lt., and Adj., I2th Missouri Inf., Civil war. 1862, Jul. 14, Capt. and A.A.G. of Vols. 1864, Sep. 3, Maj. and A.A.G. of Vols. 1866, Jan. 20, honourably mustered out. Brother of Alexander Herman Adam, 230- 2039- William B. 1861, Aug. 14, ist Serg., from Currituck Co., 8th Reg., N. Carolina State troops, Confederate army, Civil war (Moore's N. Carolina State Troops, I. 277). 2040- William Brandon. 1877, Jun. 15, 2nd Lt, from Pennsylvania, 4th Art. 1881, Nov. 4, ist Lt. of Ordnance. 1891, Jun. 15, Capt. 1901, Mar. 27, Prof. U.S. Mil. Acad., West Point. 1902, Jun. 28, rank of Lt. Gen. (Heitman's Reg. and Die., 464). Cadet, U.S. Mil. Acad., 1873, J u '- J > to k out English patents, 1893 (No. 10214) "for improvements in disappearing gun carriages"; another (with T. K. Morgan, merchant, Alliance, Ohio), 1894 (No. 14252); and a third (with Morgan), 1896 (No. 17812), "for an improvement in mortar mountings, consisting of an improved top carriage, combined with hydraulic devices for controlling the recoil and with springs to restore the mortar to its forward position after recoil" (see also U.S.A. Ordnance Office Report, 1893, 1895 ! an d L- L' Bruff's Ordnance and Gunnery, 431). GORDONS UNDER ARMS UNITED STATES. 503 2041- William Fitzhugh. 1814, Sep. 1815, Feb., Private and A.D.C., on Staff of Comdr.-in-Chief, Virginia State troops, war of 1812, with Gt. Britain ; Brig. Gen. and Maj. Gen., Virginia State troops (A. C. Gordon's William Fitzhugh Gordon (pp. 413), 69, 77, 78-85, 88). There are several letters in Mr. Gordon's book which William Fitzhugh wrote to his wife, but they contain little military information. In one of them, which is dated 1814, Aug., from Camp Warronigh, near West Point on the York River, Gordon wrote (p. 79) : I am in a very genteel mess and am as contented as I can be away from my family. There is a novelty in a camp life which is not unpleasant to me, though every moment of reflection teaches the value of the happiness I have left behind. But when I see thousands of others who have made even greater sacrifices than myself, I feel that I should be degraded in any other character than that of a soldier for the term. I have declined several little appoint- ments which would have lightened the burden of my condition : but I have refused to leave the ranks of my country, where I can share the difficulties of the time. . . . I have determined to ask for no appointment whatever. If my merits do not point me out, I shall continue a private. Second son of James (1759-99), Orange Co., Virginia, who was the son of John, and the nephew of James, 1928, a d who married his first cousin Elizabeth, dau. of James, 1928; '' at Germanna, Orange Co., 1787, Jan. 13 (ibid., 35, 48) ; practised law first at Fredericksburg and then at Charlottes- ville ; entered the Virginian House of Delegates, 1816; the General Assembly, 1818, and Congress, 1829, being "the worthiest of Democratic leaders," "a rigid disciple of the State-Rights school, and an inflexible champion of the rights of the South " (ibid., 389) ; did much to establish the University of Virginia, and " may be considered the father of the great system of gold and silver currency for the General Government". M. (i) 1809, Dec. 12, Mary Robinson (d. s.p., i8u,Jan.), dau. of Thomas Reade Rootes ; m. (2) 1813, Jan. 21, Elizabeth, dau. of Col. Reuben Lindsay (ibid., 56); and had James Lindsay, b. 1813, Oct. 13, m. (i) Mary, dau. of William Churchill Beale, m. (2) Martha Winston, and d. s.p. ; Maria Lindsay, b. 1815, Dec. 2, d. num., 1848, Jun. 29; Hannah Elizabeth, b. 1817, Sep. 28, in. 1842, Aug. 16, William Joseph Robertson; Reuben Lindsay, b. 1820, Jan. 15, in. Elizabeth Somer- ville, dau. of William Churchill Beale, and d. 1887, Sep. 13 ; William Fitz- hugh, 2042; Elizabeth, b. 1826, Jul. 9, d. 1827, Jun. 21; George Loyall, 1910; Charles Henry, 1878; John Churchill, 1964; Alexander Tazewell, 1852; and Mason, 1983. Gen. Gordon d. 1858, Aug. 28, at Edgeworth, Virginia (A. C. Gordon's Gordons of Middlesex). 2042. William Fitzhugh. Soldier, Confederate army, during the Civil war. 504 HOUSE OF GORDON. Son of William Fitzhugh, 2041 ; b. 1823, Nov. 26 ; lawyer of Charlottes- ville, later of Louisa Co., Virginia ; Clerk of the House of Delegates, Virginia, and keeper of the Rolls of the Commonwealth ; one of the Clerks of the Virginia Secession Convention of 1861 ; Special Messenger to Jefferson Davis, President of the Confederate States, to announce to him the adoption by Virginia of the Ordinance of Secession ; m. Nannie Watson Morris, and had Patty (d. 1900, Oct. 7), m. Robert C. Perkins; William Fitzhugh, civil engineer; Rev. James Morris, m. Nannie Merewether; Elizabeth Lindsay; and Mary Watson, m. 1902, Apr. 30, George Anthony Shafer (A. C. Gordon's Gordons of Middlesex). 2043. William Hamilton. 1838, Jul. 31, 2 nd Lt., 3 rd Inf., U.S.A. 1841, Jun. 21, ist Lt. 1846, Sep. 21, Capt. 1847, Aug. 20, Bt. Maj., for gallant conduct at Churubusco, Mexico. 1861, Jul. 31, Maj., 8th Inf. 1862, Mar. 15, ret. B. in and appointed from Virginia ; d. 1865, Dec. 7 (Powell's Offs. U.S. Army). 2044. William Lewis. 1809, Nov. 15, Mid. 1814, Dec. 9, Lt. 1828, Apr. 24, Comdr. Voted a sword by the General Assembly of Virginia for gallant services (Callaghan's Offs. U.S.N.). Son of Alexander George (b. 1 762), Alexandria, Virginia, and Mary Morris ; b, 1795, Apr. 5 ; m. Swan ; d. 1834, May 25 (A. C. Gordon's Gordons of Alexandria). Brother of Alexander George, 1850; and uncle of George Alexander, 1903- He adopted his niece Miss Taylor (Mrs. McCabe), mother of the Virginian writer, Col. W. Gordon McCabe. 2045- William Washington. 1814, May 2, ist Georgian Cadet grad. of U.S. Mil. Acad. 1818, Mar. 2, 3rd Lt., of Ordnance; Oct. 15, res. (Heit- man's U.S. Army, 464). Son of Ambrose, 1853; b. 1796; first Pres. Georgia Central Railway; m. Sarah Anderson Stites, and had George A., 1902, and William Washington, 2046; d. 1842, Mar. 20. 2046- William Washington. 1863 (?), 2nd Lt, Georgia Hussars, and Capt. and Inspector in Mercer's Brigade of Inf. ; Capt. and Adj., Anderson's Brigade, Wheeler's Cav. ; wounded at Lovejoy's Station ; placed on roll of honour at Fredericksburg City. After the war, served in the Georgia Cav., and five times commanded troops on Riot duty (Who's Who in America, 1911 ; Encyclopedia Americana, 1904). Brig. Gen., U.S. Vols., Spanish American War, 1898, May 27 1899, Mar. 24 ; member of the Porto Rico Evacuation Commission, 1898, Aug. Oct. GORDONS UNDER ARMS UNITED STATES. 505 Son of William Washington, 2045; b. 1834, Oct. 14, at Savannah; A.B., Yale, 1854; was engaged in business at Savannah from 1854, being senior partner of William Washington Gordon and Co. ; vice president, Merchants' National Bank, 1854-8; Savannah Cotton Exchange, 1876-9; member, Georgia House of Representatives, 1834-90; m. 1857, Dec. 21, Eleanor Lytle Kinzie, Chicago, said to have been the first white woman born in Chicago. Gen. J. B. Gordon (Reminiscences, 32) says: Mrs. Gordon was intensely loyal to her husband and to the cause he loved, but her kindred her only kindred were in the Union Army and conspicuous for their gallantry in almost every arm of the service. As she stood with her children watching the Federal troops march in triumphant array under the windows of her Southern home, a splendid brass band at the head of one of the divisions began playing that familiar old air, " When this Cruel War is Over ". As soon as the notes struck the ear of her little daughter, this enthusiastic young Confederate exclaimed, " Mamma, just listen to the Yankees playing ' When this Cruel War is Over,' and they just doing it themselves". Gordon had William Washington, 2047, and George Arthur, 1906, who HI. 1906, May 31, Margaret M c Guire, and has George Arthur, b. 1912, Jul. 27, and Mary Stuart, b. 1907, Apr. i. He d. 1912, Sept. u, at White Sulphur Springs, Virginia (Times, Sept. 13). 2047- William Washington. 1889, Dec. 15, saw his first service with ist Inf. Reg., Georgia Hus., in the Jesup riot. 1890, May 26, enlisted. 1893, Jul. 4, Corporal. 1895, Apr. n, Serg. 1896, Aug. 12 1890, Jan. i, 2nd Lt, 8th U. S.V.I., and Aide to his father William Washington, 2046, Spanish American war ; also served as Attache to the Porto Rico Peace Commission at San Juan, Porto Rico, 1898, Aug. 30 Oct. 21. 1899, Mar. 6, elected 2nd Lt., Hrs. 1901, Jun. 10, ist Lt. 1902, Feb. 25, Capt. 1905, May 22, Maj., ist Squad. Cav., National Guard of Georgia. 1909, May 4-8, in charge of detachment which guarded Brunswick McRae from Savannah to Clyde and return, and during his trial for murder at Clyde ; Oct. 23, ret. 1908, Feb., published an article on "Volunteer Cavalry in the South," in the Jour, of the Military Service Institution, U.S.A., No. 157. Son of William Washington, 2046 ; grad., Yale ; Attorney at Savannah ; has made a special study of the Gordons in New Jersey. He m. 1892, Mar. i, Ellen Buchanan Screven, and has living William Washington, b. 1893, Mar. 4, and Margaret, b. 1900, Aug. 6. 2048- William Westmore. Col., comd. one of the regiments of the " Stonewall " Jackson brigade, army of N. Virginia, Confederate army, Civil war. Son of Dr. Thomas Christian (1804-76), who was the son of Thomas, Blandford, Petersburg, Virginia, who was the son of Rev. Alexander, Galloway, sss 506 HOUSE OF GORDON. Scotland, who emigrated to Virginia, 1763; b. 1831; lawyer in Richmond, Virginia; m. 1857, Frances Brockenborough, Tappahannock, Essex Co., Virginia, and had a son and four daus. ; d. 1892. Brother of James Roy, 1947, and John Garnett, 1965 (A. C. Gordon's Gordons of Blandford). 2049- William Whitelaw. 1902, Jun. 20, 2nd Lt., Cav., U.S.A. (Heitman's U.S. Army, 464). Resident in California. 2050. Willie J. 1813, Mar. 24, 3rd Lt. (appointed from North Carolina), loth Inf., U.S.A., war of 1812. 1814, Mar. 17, 2nd Lt., 3rd Rif. Reg. 1816, Sep. to, res. (Heitman's U.S. Army, 464; Powell's Offs. U.S. Army). 2051- Zachariah Chapman. Lt., Vol. forces, Confederate States army, Civil war. Son of Zachariah, who was a son of Chapman, 1873 ', ' Margaret M. Thomas, Bowling Green, Kentucky ;