James (Gordon) Gordon of Park Second Baronet (aft. 1686 - 1727)

Born after 1686 in Park, Banffshire, Scotland

Ancestors

Husband of Helen (Fraser) Gordon — married 3 Mar 1709 (to 1718) in Scotland

Husband of Margaret (Elphinstone) Gordon — married 1718 (to 1727) in Scotland

Descendants

Died 15 Dec 1727 before age 41 in Pool Wells, Scotland [uncertain]

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Biography

Sir James Gordon of Park, 2nd Baronet ^[1]

Sir James Gordon was born after 1686 in Park, Banffshire, Scotland and was christened 15 June 1687 at Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.^[2]

His father was Sir John Gordon of Park, the first Baronet. His mother was Helen Ogilvy. They were married about 1686. with a marriage contract of 3 March 1686.^[2]

Sir James married in 1709 his first wife Helen Fraser, the first daughter of William Fraser, Lord Saltoun and Margaret Sharpe, daughter of James Sharpe, Archbishop of St. Andrews.^[3][2] The children of Sir James and Helen were:^[2]

1. Sir William Gordon of Park, 3rd Baronet
2. Helen Gordon

Sir James married about 1720 his second wife, Margaret Elphinstone, widow of George, Count Leslie, of Balquhain, daughter of John Elphinstone, 8th Lord Elphinstone by Isabel daughter of Charles Maitland, 3rd Earl of Lauderdale.^{[3] [2]} The children of Sir James and Margaret were:^[2]

1. Ann Gordon
2. Capt. John Gordon
3. James Gordon of Cobairdy
4. Elizabeth Gordon

After Sir James' father died February 1713, Sir James inherited the title of Baronet on 19 October 1713 when it became official.

Sir James died of apoplexy at Pool Wells, on the way to Aberdeen, 15 December 1727^[3]

Research Notes

Children with Fraser: Helen, John, Margaret, Alexander. Children with Elphinstone: Anne, Mary, Anna.

• https://www.geni.com/people/Sir-James-Gordon-of-Park-2nd-Baronet/6000000007632864515
  

James Gordon Birthdate: 1678 Birthplace: Park, Ordiquhill, Banffshire, Scotland Death: December 15, 1727 (49) Pool Wells, Scotland (Apoplexy) Immediate Family: Son of Sir John Gordon of Park, 1st Baronet and 4 Helen Ogilvy Husband of Helen Fraser and Margaret Gordon Father of Helen Duff; Sir William Gordon of Park, 3rd Baronet; Sir John Gordon, 4th Baronet of Park; Elizabeth Forbes; James Gordon, of Cobairdy and 1 other Half brother of Jean Gordon; Jean of Park Gordon; Betty of Park Gordon; Anne Gordon and Margaret Gordon Managed by: Private User Last Updated: May 30, 2019 About Sir James Gordon of Park, 2nd Baronet Biographical Summary "Sir James Gordon, Baronet [S. 1686], of Park, s. and h., by 4th wife, suc. to the Baronetcy in Feb., and had spec, service to his father 28 April 1713. He executed an entail of the Barony of Park on 19 Oct. following. He m. firstly, Helen, 1st da. of William (Fraser), Lord Saltoun [S.], by Margaret, da. of James Sharpe, Archbishop of St. Andrews. He m. secondly, about 1720, Margaret, widow of George, Count Leslie, of Balquhain, da. of John (Elphinstone), 8th Lord Elphinstone [S.], by Isabel, da. of Charles (Maitland), 3d Earl of Lauderdale [S.]. He d. of apoplexy at Pool Wells, on the way to Aberdeen, 15 Dec. 1727. His widow m. John Fullerton, of Dudwick."
*SOURCE: Complete baronetage; Cokayne, George E. (George Edward); 1904; Vol. IV; page 344
*Only son. Source of information is from British Isles Peerage, Baronetage and Landed Gentry families with extended lineage. Person ID 192011

• "II. 1713. Sir James Gorgon, Baronet [S. 1686], of Park aforesaid, s. and h., by 4th wife, suc. to the Baronetcy in Feb., and had spec. service to his father 28 April 1713. He executed an entail of lthe Barony of Park on 19 Oct. following. He m. firstly, Helen, 1st da. of William (Fraser), Lord Saltoun [S.], by Margaret, da. of James Sharpe, Archbishop of St. Andrews. He m. secondly, about 1720, Margaret, widow of George, Count Leslie, of Balquhain, da. of John (Elphinstone), 9th Lord Elphinstone [S.], by Isabel, da. of Charles (Maitland), 3d Earl of Lauderdale [S.]. He d. of apoplexy at Pool Wells, on the way to Aberdeen, 15 Dec. 1727. His widow m. John Fullerton, of Dudwick."^[3]

• Disputed
  

The following statement from the original entries appears to be in error since the person died in 1780. No source has been given for the statement.
Sir James was born about 1780.

Sources

1. ↑ Wikipedia contributors. (2019, July 28). Gordon baronets. In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 16:37, September 22, 2019, from https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Gordon_baronets&oldid=908218995
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5} http://www.clanmacfarlanegenealogy.info/genealogy/TNGWebsite/getperson.php?personID=I20308&tree=CC
3. ↑ ^{3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3} Cokayne, George E, ed. Complete Baronetage. Vol. IV 1665-1701. Exeter: William Pollard & Co., Ltd, 1904. P. 344 II. 1713 Sir James Gordon, Baronet. Available online at https://archive.org/details/cu31924092524408/page/n5

See Also:

• http://www.thepeerage.com/p57134.htm#i571335
• Book of the Duffs p.391
• https://www.geni.com/people/Sir-James-Gordon-of-Park-2nd-Baronet/6000000007632864515