GORDON, Alexander Master of Sutherland 1 2
User ID: V660. General Notes: "Alexander Gordon, Master of Sutherland, appears as such in a writ by his father, dated 31 August 1515, and was probably born about 1501. In 1522 John Mackay of Strathnaver renewed to the Master his bond of service given to Earl Adam, as already stated. In March 1525 the Master went to Edinburgh to represent his parents in the settlement of their dispute with the Earl of Caithness,and in November 1527 the Earl and Countess resigned the earldom in his favour under certain conditions. From this time he took the place of his parents." Alexander married Janet STEWART, daughter of John STEWART 2nd Earl of Atholl and Janet CAMPBELL, in June 1520.1 (Janet STEWART was born about 1506.) Marriage Notes: "On 4 March 1527-28 he and his wife had a Crown charter of the lands of Navidale, |
1 e-books, The Scots Peerage ed. Sir James Balfour Paul vol. 8 (1911).
2 e-books, The Scots Peerage ed. Sir James Balfour Paul vol. 4 (1907).
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