GORDON, Alexander 3rd of Edintore ^{1 2}

   Another name for Alexander was GORDON, Allexr..³

  General Notes:

"Alexander, III. of Edintore, was baptised April 19, 1693 (Keith Session Register). On March 11, 1723, he was served heir to his grandfather in the lands of Edintore, and on June 29, 1742, heir to his uncle, Alexander. He died December 23, 1761. His will, which was confirmed March 16, 1763 (Aberdeen Commissariot), mentions the following items, given up by his executrix, his sister, Mrs. Isobel Garioch : £3 10s. with annual rent contained in a bill drawn by the defunct on David Kemp in Kebity; £14 16s. Scots drawn on Peter Mortimer in Coulflour, July 11, 1760; £32 16s. Scots drawn on James Adam in Bogend and James Simpson in Mugirthaugh, February 17, 1757; £8 10s. Scots drawn on Mr. Thomas Reid, minister at Leochel. He left to John Gordon, son of his 'doer,' Mr. Richard Gordon, £5 sterling; and to Margaret and Mary Gordon in Pittrifnie, two bolls of meal.'

from Edintore


"Gordon Alexander of Edintore 16/3/1763 TT&I Aberdeen Commissary Court CC1/6/39A"

from Wills and Testaments ^{1 2}