GORDON, James Viscount Aboyne ¹

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  General Notes:

"James (Gordon), who succeeded as Viscount Aboyne on his father's accession to the marquessate. He died at Paris 1648."

from Scots Peerage (vol 4)




"(in 1632) George (Gordon), Lord Gordon (later 2nd Marquis), was created Viscount Aboyne, with special remainder to his second son James. When the Lord Gordon succeeded to the Marquisate of Huntly the Aboyne title went to his second son James-a consistent and active supporter of the Royal cause. He was excommunicated by the General Assembly at Edinburgh 24th April 1644 : took part with Montrose, and was excepted from pardon in 1648, but made his escape to France. He died unmarried at Paris in February 1648-9, a few days prior to his father's execution."

from Records of Aboyne ^{1 2}