Sir John Gordon, 2nd Baronet (c. 1632–1665) was the eldest son of
Sir John Gordon, 1st Baronet, of Haddo
Sir John Gordon, 1st Baronet (1610 – 19 July 1644) was a Scottish Cavalier, Royalist supporter of Charles I of England, Charles I during the Wars of the Three Kingdoms. Gordon distinguished himself against the covenanters at Turriff, 1639, and jo ...
and Mary Forbes. He succeeded to the title of 2nd Baronet on the execution of his father for treason on 19 July 1644, but due to his father's attainder, was under forfeiture until the
Restoration in 1660. On his death in 1665 without male issue the baronetcy devolved upon his younger brother, who was later created 1st
Earl of Aberdeen
Earl () is a rank of the nobility in the United Kingdom. The title originates in the Old English word ''eorl'', meaning "a man of noble birth or rank". The word is cognate with the Scandinavian form ''jarl'', and meant "chieftain", particular ...
.
Family
He married Mary Forbes, daughter of
Alexander Forbes, 1st Lord Forbes of Pitsligo
Lord Forbes of Pitsligo was a title in the Peerage of Scotland. It was created on 24 June 1633 for Alexander Forbes. He was a descendant of Sir William Forbes, brother of Alexander Forbes, 1st Lord Forbes (see the Lord Forbes). In 1746, the fourth ...
and Jean Keith, and had issue:
*Jean Gordon (born c1661), married
Sir James Gordon, 5th Baronet Gordon of Lesmore
References
thePeerage.com
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Gordon of Haddo, John, 2nd Baronet
Baronets in the Baronetage of Nova Scotia
Year of birth uncertain