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Descendants of John Gordon

Generation No. 1

1. JOHN¹ GORDON was born 1743 in Cabrach, Banffshire, and died 27 July 1813 in Cabrach, Banffshire. He married ISOBEL SCOT 12 July 1764 in Cabrach, Banffshire, daughter of ALEXANDER SCOT. She was born 27 August 1749 in Cabrach, Banffshire, and died 1818 in Cabrach, Banffshire.

Notes for JOHN GORDON:
Inscription on the Gravestone in Cabrach Churchyard.

In memory of John Gordon late farmer in Gaugh, died 27th July 1813, aged 70 yr. Also three of his children Ann, Janet and Alex. who died young. Done by the care of his son Peter. Also of Isabel Scott wife of the above said John Gordon who died in 1818, aged 71 years. Also of Helen Lindsay wife of the above said Peter Gordon farmer in Rickmalane, who died 25th February 1852, aged 69 years. Also of their son Charles Gordon who died 4th June 1838, aged 20 years. Also the above Peter Gordon who died June 20th 1874, aged 94 years.

The name Gaugh is frequently spelt Gauch, and the holding is occasionally called The Dauch.
The tradition as to the origin of the name Reekimlane is interesting. It is declared that during a famine nearly all the people left the district, and that this house bad the only "reeking lum" to be seen, the inmates supporting themselves by fishing in the local burns.
Gaugh, or "Geach," was tenanted in 1696 by Peter Gordon; in 1785 by John and Adam Gordon; and in 1825 by Peter, Alexander, and John Gordon, the rental of each of the three last named being 2 hens and Ł33 6s 8d money.

Notes for ISOBEL SCOT:
Inscription on the Gravestone in Cabrach Churchyard.

In memory of John Gordon late farmer in Gaugh, died 27th July 1813, aged 70 yr. Also three of his children Ann, Janet and Alex. who died young. Done by the care of his son Peter. Also of Isabel Scott wife of the above said John Gordon who died in 1818, aged 71 years. Also of Helen Lindsay wife of the above said Peter Gordon farmer in Rickmalane, who died 25th February 1852, aged 69 years. Also of their son Charles Gordon who died 4th June 1838, aged 20 years. Also the above Peter Gordon who died June 20th 1874, aged 94 years.

Marriage Notes for JOHN GORDON and ISOBEL SCOT:
Extract from the Cabrach Parish Records

June 28th 1764
John Gordon and Isobel Scot both in this Parish were contracted in order to marriage and after regular proclaimations were married July 12th.

Children of JOHN GORDON and ISOBEL SCOT are:

	i.	ANNA² GORDON, b. 13 November 1765.
2.	ii.	BEATRIX GORDON, b. 1767, Cabrach, Banffshire; d. 22 February 1864, Cabrach, Banffshire.
	iii.	ALEXANDER GORDON, b. 15 December 1768, Cabrach, Banffshire; d. Unknown, Cabrach, Banffshire.
3.	iv.	ISABEL GORDON, b. 30 April 1771, Cabrach, Banffshire; d. 1 May 1850, Cabrach, Banffshire.
	v.	JOHN GORDON, b. 27 February 1774, Cabrach, Banffshire; d. Unknown.
	vi.	ANNA GORDON, b. 8 December 1775, Cabrach, Banffshire; d. Unknown.
	vii.	JANET GORDON, b. 16 September 1777, Cabrach, Banffshire; d. 8 March 1791, Cabrach, Banffshire.
4.	viii.	PETER GORDON, b. 1779, Cabrach, Banffshire; d. 20 June 1874, Cabrach, Banffshire.
	ix.	PATRICK GORDON, b. 8 April 1780, Cabrach, Banffshire; d. Unknown.
	x.	HELEN GORDON, b. 16 July 1782, Cabrach, Banffshire; d. 7 May 1861, Cabrach, Banffshire.
5.	xi.	ALEXANDER GORDON, b. 8 July 1786, Cabrach, Banffshire; d. 2 July 1878, Cabrach, Banffshire.

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