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Gordon
The Gordons moved up to Aberdeenshire from the Lowlands when Robert
the Bruce granted lands in Strathbogie to Sir Adam, Lord of Gordon.
In 1794 the regiment the Gordons was created with aid from Jane, Duchess
of Gordon.
The Gordons received many titles including Earl of Huntly in 1149,
a marquessate in 1599 and a dukedom in 1684. These titles were passed
to Earl of Aboyne and estates passed to the Duke of Richmond, who was
later to be Duke of Gordon.
The Gordons of Methlic were given the lands of Haddo in 1533 and in
1642 Sir John was made baronet of Nova Scotia by King Charles. Further
titles were acquired by Sir George, President of the Court of Session,
who received the Earldom of Aberdeen in 1682, and the 7th Earl and 1st
Marquess, Sir John was Governor-General of Canada and later became Lord-Lieutenant
of Ireland.
The Gordons of Kircudbright originated from the Border Gordons and
were fierce allies and champions of the Stuarts. They acquired the lands
of Lochinvar and Kenmure. The 6th Viscount Kenmure and Lord Lochinvar
was executed after the 1715 Rising and the Gordons lost the estates.
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