Alexander GORDON, 1st Earl of Huntly

Other Events and Attributes:

• Born as: Alexander Seton
• Event: - Had Crown grants of territorial Lordshop of Badenoch (1451) and other lands in Inverness-shhire and Morayshire. - Inherited from his grandmother Elizabeth: Aboyne, Cluny, and Glenmuick, Abderdeenshire.
• Title: Between 30 Oct 1444 and 3 Jul 1445; Earl of Huntly [Scotland. 1444]
• Event: 1457; Adopted the (maternal) family name Gordon.
• Event: 12 Feb 1458; Granted all his lands as had been parcel of the Barony of Mygmar (Midmar) and Tulch, together with other lands, to his 2nd son.

Alexander married Egidia HAY about 8 Jan 1426/7. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Alexander married Elizabeth CRICHTON on 18 Mar 1439/40. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. George GORDON, 2nd Earl of Huntly was born in Date of birth unknown; died about 8 Jun 1501.
2. Sir Alexander GORDON, 1st Baron of Abergeldie was born in Date of birth unknown; died about Jan 1504.