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     Sir Adam Gordon was born in Scotland. He was the son of Sir John Gordon (of that ilk).
     Sir Adam Gordon married Elizabeth Keith, daughter of William Keith Marischal of Scotland and Margaret Fraser, circa 1380.
     Adam died in battle against the English on 14 September 1402 in Homildon Hill, Northumberland, England. Sir Adam Gordon, Kt. of Huntly. being slain at the Battle of Homildon 1402, was succeeded by his daughter Elizabeth, wife of Alexander Seton, who in conjunction with her husband obtained in 1408 from Robert Duke of Albany, a charter of the Baronies of Gordon and Huntly with remainder to their joint heirs and to the heirs of Elizabeth.

     Sir Adam Gordon was born in Scotland. He was the son of Sir Adam Gordon and Annabella Unknown (Gordon).
     Adam died circa 1351.

     Adam Gordon (of Aboyne) was born in Scotland. His mother is in doubt. He was the son of George Gordon 2nd Earl Huntly and Elizabeth Hay.
     Adam Gordon (of Aboyne) married Elizabeth Sutherland Countess of Sutherland, daughter of John Sutherland 8th Earl of Sutherland, circa 1500.
     Adam died on 17 March 1537/38.

     Adam Gordon (of Auchindoun) was born in Scotland. He was the son of George Gordon Marquess of Huntly and Lady Henrietta Stewart.

     Agnes Gordon (Sinclair) was born in Scotland. She was the daughter of George Gordon 2nd Earl Huntly and Elizabeth Hay.

     Alexander Gordon was born before 1445 in Scotland. He was the son of Alexander Seton Lord Gordon, Earl of Huntly and Elizabeth Crichton.

     Alexander Gordon was born before 1539 in Scotland. He was the son of George Gordon 4th Earl Huntly and Elizabeth Keith.
     Alexander Gordon married Barbara Hamilton (Fleming), daughter of James Hamilton Duke of Chatelherault and Lady Margaret Douglas, in 1549. She was the widow of Lord Fleming. Burke states that she married Gordon first and Fleming second.
     Alexander died in 1553. He died before his father..

     Alexander Gordon was born circa 1785 in Scotland. He was the son of Alexander Gordon 4th Duke of Gordon.
     He served as an Army officer.
     Alexander died on 8 January 1808.

     Alexander Gordon was born after 1525. He was the son of Alexander Gordon Master of Sutherland.
     Alexander was killed by a fall from his horse in 1552 in Elgin, Moray.

     1695 Poll - Huntly (Dumbennan) : Alexander, aged 8, second son of John, Duke of
Gordon, Knockespock / Arclach.
. Alexander Gordon 2nd Duke of Gordon was born circa 1687 in Scotland. He was the son of George Gordon 4th Marquess Huntly & 1st Duke and Elizabeth Howard Duchess of Gordon.
     Alexander died on 28 November 1728 in Scotland.

     Alexander Gordon 3rd Earl Huntly was born circa 1466 in Scotland. On 8 Jul 1482, Alexander witnessed, as the granter's eldest son, a charter by George, Earl of Huntlie to Thomas Barde and his wife. Thus, he was born at the very latest in 1468. That he sat in Parliament in 1485 suggests he was born before 1464 (ie. he was of the age of majority).
Andrew MacEwen indicates that Alexander Gordon was the child of George Gordon, by his 3rd wife, Elizabeth Hay. He is presently working on an article which will provide conclusive evidence regarding Alexander Gordon's parentage. Mr. MacEwen also reports that George Gordon had only one child by his 2nd marriage to Annabel of Scotland, namely Isabel (wife of William Hay, 3rd Earl of Erroll).
He would have been made legitimate by the subsequent marriage of his parents. He was the son of George Gordon 2nd Earl Huntly and Elizabeth Hay.
     A contract for the marriage of Alexander Gordon 3rd Earl Huntly and Janet or Jean or Joann Stewart was signed on 20 October 1474. His brother Adam was already born and the contract stipulated that failing him, his brother Adam was to implement the contract and so forth, "from son to son lauchfully gotten."
     Alexander Gordon 3rd Earl Huntly married Janet or Jean or Joann Stewart, daughter of John Stewart Earl of Athol and Lady Margaret Douglas, after 20 October 1474.
     On 8 Jul 1482, Alexander witnessed, as the granter's eldest son, a charter by George, Earl of Huntlie to Thomas Barde and his wife [NAS, GD185/8/2/5].
Thus, he was born at the very latest in 1468. That he sat in Parliament in 1485 suggests he was born before 1464 (ie. he was of the age of majority).
I recognize that males could witness documents as early as 14. Hence my note about being born at the latest in 1468 (ie.
1482-1468). It is my understanding that in order to attend Parliament in Scotland one had to be the holder of land of a certain value.
I am more certain that one had to be 21 to legally take sasine of land without a curator / procurator / tutor / guardian. In the latter case, any alienation could have been revoked up to and upon coming of age. This had a big bearing on the debts of the estate which the heir was ultimately responsible for.
Regardless, prior to coming of age the land was in wardship. The superior had the right to the wardship and non entries and could assign these rights. Often they did to the highest bidder. In order to maximize profits the purchaser would surely want to exercise their rights as long as possible.      
Alexander Gordon 3rd Earl Huntly was was sitting in Parliament in 1485.
     He succeeded his father as 3rd Earl of Huntley and acquired Strathavon in Banffshire and the Brae of Lochaber in Invernesshire. He commanded with Lord Home the left wing of the Scottish army at Flodden. He was one of the Council of Regency 1517. He was succeeded by his grandson George who acquired the Earldom of Moray.
     "In February 1504-5 she obtained letters against Alexander, Earl of Huntly, compelling him to pay 50 pounds to her as his mother---". Alexander was a Privy Counsellor.
     Alexander died on 16 January 1523/24 in Perth, Perthshire, Scotland. CP vol. 6, p. 677 states that Alexander died on January 21, 1524 at Perth. A source is not provided. Scots Peerage states that he died January 16, 1524 at Perth, citing Records of Aboyne, p. 427. Both references state that he was buried at the church of the Dominican Frairs in Perth. Perhaps January 21 refers to the burial date. He was buried on 21 January 1524 in the Dominican Friars, Perth.

     Created Baron Gordon, of Huntly and Earl of Norwich (Peerage of Gt Britain) 1784. Inherited the Baronies of Beauchamp, of Bletshoe (cr.1363) and Mordaunt of Turvey (cr.1532).

. Alexander Gordon 4th Duke of Gordon was born circa 1745. He was the son of Cosmo George Gordon 3rd Duke of Gordon.
     Alexander died in 1827 in Scotland.

     Alexander was Bishop of Galloway at Scotland. He was the son of Lord John Gordon and Margaret Stewart.

     Alexander Gordon Master of Sutherland was born circa 1501. He was the son of Adam Gordon (of Aboyne) and Elizabeth Sutherland Countess of Sutherland.
     Alexander died on 15 January 1529/30.

     Alexander Gordon of that ilk was born in Scotland. He was the son of Sir Adam Gordon and Annabella Unknown (Gordon).
     Alexander died on 17 October 1346 in Durham, Durham, England.

     Alicia Gordon (Gordon) married Adam de Gordon, son of Adam de Gordon. Alicia Gordon (Gordon) was born before 1265 in Scotland. She was the daughter of Sir Thomas de Gordon and Marjorie Unknown (Gordon).
     Alicia died in 1280.

     Ann Gordon Countess de Crolly was the daughter of Lewis Gordon 3rd Marquis Huntly.

     Anne Gordon was the daughter of George Gordon 2nd Marquis Huntly and Anne Campbell Lady.

     Anne Gordon (Stuart) Countess of Moray was born in Scotland. She was the daughter of George Gordon Marquess of Huntly and Lady Henrietta Stewart.

     Beatrice Gordon was born after 1523. She was the daughter of Alexander Gordon Master of Sutherland.
     Beatrice died in 1529. She was the wife of Wiloiam Sinclair of Dunbaeath.

     Catherine Gordon was born before 1450 in Scotland. She was the daughter of Alexander Seton Lord Gordon, Earl of Huntly and Elizabeth Crichton.

     Catherine Gordon was born in Scotland. She was the daughter of George Gordon 2nd Earl Huntly and Elizabeth Hay.

     He served as an Army officer. Charles Gordon was born in Scotland. He was the son of Alexander Gordon 2nd Duke of Gordon.
     Charles died in 1780.

     Charles Gordon 10th Marquess of Huntly was a Member of Parliament for East Grinstead, Sussex. He was born in 1792. He was the son of Charles Gordon 4th Earl of Aboyne.
     Charles died in 1863.

     Charles Gordon 11th Marquess Huntly was born on 5 March 1847. He was the son of Charles Gordon 10th Marquess of Huntly.

     Charles Gordon 2nd Earl of Aboyne was the son of Charles Gordon Earl of Aboyne.
     Charles died in 1702.

     Succeeded his kinsman as 9th Marquess of Huntly.

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     Charles died in 1794.

     Charles Gordon Earl of Aboyne was born in Scotland.
     Or this his cousin?. He was the son of John Gordon Lord Aboyne.

     Created Lord Gordon of Strathavon and Earl of Aboyne in 1660, ancestor of the present Marquess of Huntly.
. Charles Gordon Earl of Aboyne was born circa 1614 in Scotland. He was the son of George Gordon 2nd Marquis Huntly and Anne Campbell Lady.
     Charles died in 1681.

     Charlotte Gordon Duchess of Richmond was the daughter of Alexander Gordon 4th Duke of Gordon.