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Alexander Gordon 1858–1904 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 Nov 1858

Birth Location: Tarland, Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Death Date: 02 Jul 1904

Death Location: Molopo River, Mafeking, South Africa

Father: George Gordon

Mother: Mary Illingworth

Spouse(s): Mary Mulligan

Children(s): Victoria Gordon, Mary Gordon, Charles Gordon, Mary Gordon, Skene Gordon

The story of Alexander Gordon began in 1858 in Tarland, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. In 1861, Alexander Gordon resided in Tarland, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. In 1871, Alexander Gordon resided in Tarland, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Alexander Gordon married Mary Elizabeth Mulligan, and had children including Charles Gordon, Mary Christina Jane Gordon, Mary Gordon, Skene David Gordon, Victoria Amy Gordon. Alexander Gordon passed away in 1904 in Molopo River, Mafeking, South Africa.

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Biography

  • The story of Alexander Gordon began in 1858 in Tarland, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.
  • In 1861, Alexander Gordon resided in Tarland, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.
  • In 1871, Alexander Gordon resided in Tarland, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.
  • Alexander Gordon married Mary Elizabeth Mulligan, and had children including Charles Gordon, Mary Christina Jane Gordon, Mary Gordon, Skene David Gordon, Victoria Amy Gordon.
  • Alexander Gordon passed away in 1904 in Molopo River, Mafeking, South Africa.

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Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Alexander Gordon's Ancestors

Self
Alexander Gordon
1858–1904
Birth Place: Tarland, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Parents
George Gordon
1830–1886
Tarland, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Mary Illingworth
1836–1919
Newmill, Tarland, Aberdeenshire
Grandparents
George Gordon
1801–1866
Tarland Aberdeenshire
Christian Masson
1805–1861
Monymusk Aberdeenshire
Skene Illingworth
1807–1894
Old Machar Aberdeen
Margaret McLean
1810–1884
STRATHDON Aberdeenshire Scotland
Great-Grandparents
George Gordon
1770–
Mary Lickly
1768–
Charles Masson
1766–
Elspet Anderson
1775–
Jachin Illingworth
1773–1849
Mary Hall
1771–
John McLean
1780–1851
Isabella Anderson
1785–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Lickly
1731–
Jonathan Illingworth
1739–
Deborah Wheater
1744–
Thomas Hall
–1791

Alexander Gordon's Descendants

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Alexander Gordon (13 Nov 1858–02 Jul 1904) m. Mary (Elizabeth) Mulligan (1858–04 Dec 1931)
  1. 1. Victoria (Amy) Gordon 1895– m. Douglas (John) Berrington 1896–1938
  2. 2. Mary Gordon 1893–1955 m. Alfred Pringle 1883–1955
    1. 1. Alfred (John) Pringle 1920–1976 m. Elzebe (Nel) Human 1921–2017
    2. 2. Mary (Amy) Pringle 1926–1972
    3. 3. Gordon (Owen) Pringle 1917–1981 m. Joyce (Ann) Conchie 1921–2001
    4. 4. Dennis (William) Pringle 1913–1985 m. Ruth Radue 1915–2001
      1. 1. Gordon Pringle 1945–1980 m. Susan Tron 1949–2018
  3. 3. Charles Gordon 1890–
  4. 4. Mary (Christina Jane) Gordon 1887–1887
  5. 5. Skene (David) Gordon 1885–1887

Alexander Gordon's Timeline

4 Records

1858
13 Nov 1858
Birth of Alexander Gordon in Tarland, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Tarland, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
1861
1861
Age 3
Alexander Gordon resided here in Tarland, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Tarland, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
1871
1871
Age 13
Alexander Gordon resided here in Tarland, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Tarland, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
1904
02 Jul 1904
Age 46
Death of Alexander Gordon in Molopo River, Mafeking, South Africa
Molopo River, Mafeking, South Africa

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 Nov 1858
    Event Place: Tarland, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
    Record Source:
    [1] 1861 Scotland Census, Parish: Tarland; ED: 2; Page: 15; Line: 6; Roll: CSSCT1861_33
    [2] Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950
    [3] Aberdeenshire, Scotland, School Admission Registers, 1852-1927, Aberdeen City Council; Aberdeen, Scotland, UK; Aberdeenshire School Admission Records; Reference Number: EDGR6SK4125

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Tarland, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
    Record Source: 1861 Scotland Census, Parish: Tarland; ED: 2; Page: 15; Line: 6; Roll: CSSCT1861_33

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: Tarland, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
    Record Source: Aberdeenshire, Scotland, School Admission Registers, 1852-1927, Aberdeen City Council; Aberdeen, Scotland, UK; Aberdeenshire School Admission Records; Reference Number: EDGR6SK4125

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Tarland
    Record Source: Aberdeenshire, Scotland, School Admission Registers, 1852-1927, Aberdeen City Council; Aberdeen, Scotland, UK; Aberdeenshire School Admission Records; Reference Number: EDGR6SK4125

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 02 Jul 1904
    Event Place: Molopo River, Mafeking, South Africa

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