GORDON, Alexander 2nd of Beldorney ^{1 2 3}

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  Noted events in his life were:

1. Succeeded: to title and lands, 1578, of Beldorney, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. ¹

Alexander married Margaret GRANT, daughter of John GRANT 4th of Freuchie,'the Gentle' and Margaret STEWART, 20 February 1560 (contract).^{1 2} (Margaret GRANT was born about 1546.)

  Marriage Notes:

"Margaret (Grant), by first marriage. She married (Contract dated 20th February, 1560) Alexander Gordon, son and apparent heir of George Gordon of Beldornie."

from Rulers of Strathspey




"He (George Gordon) was succeeded by his elder son Alexander as second laird, who is said to have been served heir to his father in 1578 ; he married Margaret, daughter of Sir John Grant of Freuchie (marr. contr. 20 Feb. 1560)."

from Gordons of Beldorney




"His (George Gordon's) Eldest Son the forsaid Alxr Gordon of Belldorney married the Laird of Grants Daughter with whom he begat four sons and three Daughters viz. his eldest Son George Gordon of Belldorney, 2d Alexander Gordon of Kyllehon in Badenoch, 3d son Adam Gordon Glenrinnes ; his Eldest Daughter the Laird of Asswanly, his 2d Daughter married William Gordon of Farnachty, his 3d married Alexander Grant in Tulloch. Their Father the said Alexander dyed"

from Balbithan MS ^{1 2}