GORDON, John Burgess in Aberdeen ¹

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  General Notes:

In the mid 1540s, George Gordon, Earl of Huntly, became Provost of Aberdeen, and his servitor was a John Gordon:

"On Huntly's appointment to the provostship, Thomas Menzies was retained as depute, but this arrangement does not appear to have continued any time, as on the 18th May, 1544, writing from Stirling, tlie earl addresses himself to the Council, mentioning that he had received information that many burgesses were leaving the town with their goods, and not providing as they ought for its safety. He also instructs the Council and community that, during his absence, they are to obey his cousin and servitor, Mr. John Gordon, baillie..."

from Memorials of the Aldermen ²

John married.