GORDON, William of Farnachty ^{1 2}

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  General Notes:

"The Balbithan MS. calls him 'of Clethins'. William may also have held Auchindachy, for a William 'of Auchindache' was one of the light horsemen whose arrest was authorised July 12, 1636 (Privy Council Register, i., 431). At one time he was connected with the lands of Fernachty, in the parish of Rathven, which were held at different times by the Gordons of Cairnburrow and Buckie, and in such a way that it is very difficult to form any sort of connected account of the various Gordons involved. William Gordon, the son of John, I. of Leichestoun, is described (Privy Council Register), on July 28, 1600, when he signed a bond at Elgin, as 'portioner of Foirnachte'. He may have been the William Gordon of Farnachtie who was present in August 24, 1624, as an elder at the visitation of the Kirk of Rathven (Cramond's Church of Rathven)."

"1600, July 28. - John Gordon of Leichiston became surety (£2,000 in all) for William Dunbar, portioner of Hempriggs and others, not to harm Mr. James Dundas, the minister of Alves and Lanbryde. The bond was signed at Elgin July 28, before William Gordon, portioner of Foirnachtie and George Gordon 'my sones' (Privy Council Register)."

from Leichestoun ²

  Research Notes:

FARNACHTY

Farnachty is in Rathven parish, Banffshire. It is south of Birkenbush and east of Bridge of Tynet. ³

William married 2nd Daughter GORDON, daughter of Alexander GORDON 2nd of Beldorney and Margaret GRANT.¹ (2nd Daughter GORDON was born about 1566.)

  Marriage Notes:

" .... his (Alexander Gordon's) 2d Daughter married William Gordon of Farnachty ..."

from Balbithan MS ¹