LESLIE, John ^{1 2 3}

   Another name for John was LESLEY, John.³

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John married Margaret GORDON, daughter of Charles GORDON 2nd of Glengerrack, Jacobite 1715 and Margaret DUFF.¹ (Margaret GORDON was baptised on 6 February 1696 in Keith parish, Banffshire, Scotland,³ died on 26 December 1764 ¹ and was buried in New Spynie parish, Moray, Scotland ¹.)

  Marriage Notes:

"EPITAPHS IN THE CHURCHYARD OF SPYNIE.

This stone is erected by Charles Leslie, in memory of his mother, Margaret Gordon, lawful eldest daughter of Charles Gordon of Glengerrack, and relict of John Leslie of Findrassie, who died 26th December, 1764, aged 67, a lady who was esteemed in life, diligent and active in her friendship, generous and disinterested, a tender and affectionate parent, benevolent and liberal to all, and at death a pattern of patience, fortitude, and resignation ; and her children, Margaret, who died in the 7th year of her age ; and Margaret, who died the 5th year of her age ; and Jean, who died also in the 5th year of her age ; James, who died in nonage. Also in memory of the above Charles Leslie, and his spouse, Margaret Macandrew."

from History of the Province of Moray ¹