The Gordons are one of the oldest and most illustrious of the historical  families of Scotland. This is an account of the Gordons of Earlston, Gight  are descended from Alexander Gordon, second son of the sixth Lord of Lochinvar. He embraced the doctrines of Wicliffe and used to read the New Testament in English to some of his folllowers att heir meetings in the woods of Aird. He strongly opposed the attempt of the monarchy to establish Episcopacy in Scotland. Read about the fate of some of his family members.  From the earliest times to present day have played a prominent part in public affairs. This is an 11 page extracted portion from the book GREAT HISTORIC FAMILIES OF SCOTLAND, which is a 2 vol. set. SOFTCOVER.

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