YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Alexander Gordon 1552–1594 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1552

Birth Location: Abergeldie, Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Death Date: 6 Dec 1594

Death Location: Dunrobin, Sutherlandshire, Scotland

Father: James Gordon

Mother: Janet Leith

Spouse(s): Janet Irvine

Children(s): Agnes Gordon

The story of Alexander Gordon began in 1552 in Abergeldie, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Alexander Gordon married Janet Irvine, and had children including Agnes Gordon. Alexander Gordon passed away in 1594 in Dunrobin, Sutherlandshire, Scotland.

Find more search results for Alexander Gordon
AG

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • The story of Alexander Gordon began in 1552 in Abergeldie, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.
  • Alexander Gordon married Janet Irvine, and had children including Agnes Gordon.
  • Alexander Gordon passed away in 1594 in Dunrobin, Sutherlandshire, Scotland.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Alexander Gordon's Ancestors

Self
Alexander Gordon
1552–1594
Birth Place: Abergeldie, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Parents
James (Sir) Gordon
1487–
Scotland
Janet Leith
1496–1547
Scotland
Grandparents
George ((Sir)) Gordon
1470–1523
Scotland
Margaret Stewart
1470–
Scotland
Great-Grandparents
Alexander Gordon
1443–1504
Beatrix Hay
1449–1517
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Alexander Gordon
1410–1470
Elixabeth Crichton
1410–1504

Alexander Gordon's Descendants

1.
AG
Alexander Gordon (1552–6 Dec 1594) m. Janet Irvine (1536–1596)
  1. 1. Agnes Gordon 1570–1634 m. Alexander Robertson 1559–1615
    1. 1. Alisoun Robesoun\Robertson 1594–1640 m. William Hempseid 1593–
      1. 1. Cristiane Hempseid 1614–1692 m. Robert Gairdner 1617–1675
        1. 1. Alison (Helen) Gardner 1641–1710 m. John McMillan 1640–1678

Alexander Gordon's Timeline

3 Records

1552
1552
Birth of Alexander Gordon in Darnaway Castle, Sutherland, Highlands, Scotland
Darnaway Castle, Sutherland, Highlands, Scotland
1552
1552
Birth of Alexander Gordon in Abergeldie, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Abergeldie, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
1594
6 Dec 1594
Age 42
Death of Alexander Gordon in Dunrobin, Sutherlandshire, Scotland
Dunrobin, Sutherlandshire, Scotland

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1552
    Event Place: Darnaway Castle, Sutherland, Highlands, Scotland
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1552
    Event Place: Abergeldie, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
    Record Source: Biography & Genealogy Master Index (BGMI), Gale Research Company; Detroit, Michigan; Accession Number: 1747601

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Fact

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 Dec 1594
    Event Place: Dunrobin, Sutherlandshire, Scotland
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE