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George Gordon 1714–1784

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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B Reliability
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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

3 researchers on YourRoots have George Gordon in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 20 May 1714 · Durness, Sutherland, Scotland
Died 28 Jun 1784 · Rhynie, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Spouse Ann Hume Campbell
Children Catherine Gordon

Researchers connected through George Gordon 1714–1784

and 2 more tree owners connected with George Gordon 1714–1784

Immediate Family

Parents

Biography

In 1714, George Gordon entered the world in Durness, Sutherland, Scotland. George Gordon married ann hume campbell, and had children including catherine gordon. George Gordon passed away in 1784 in Rhynie, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.

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Life Timeline

1714
Birth of George Gordon in Durness, Sutherland, Scotland
Birth
1784
Death of George Gordon in Rhynie, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from George Gordon

This ancestor line traces from Wardis, Aberdeenshire, Scotland (1505) to Durness, Sutherland, Scotland (1714) across 7 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

George Gordon (1714–1784) was born in Durness, Sutherland, Scotland and died in Rhynie, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have George in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 7 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

George Gordon's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
George Gordon PTP
1714–1784
Durness, Sutherland, Scotland
Parents
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Grandparents
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George Gordon's Descendants

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George Gordon PTP 1714–1784