GORDON, Alexander of Johnnisleys, Burgess in Banff 1
- Born: About 1598
- Died: by 8 November 1644 1
Another name for Alexander was GORDON, Alexander of Garie.1
General Notes:
"Alexander, the third son, was designed sometimes 'of Johnnisleys,' sometimes 'of Garie'. He was born probably about 1597 or 1598. We hear of him as a lad at the Grammar School, Aberdeen, in 1612. He was one of seven scholars who were apprehended and imprisoned for rebellion against the Master, and taking possession of and holding the Song School for three days."
from House of Gordon 1
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