Descendants of Immigrant Bro James and John Gordon

Third Generation (Continued)

Family of George GORDON (5) & Unknown SEAWRIGHT

19. George GORDON.[1],[2] Born ? . George died in 1786 in Westmoreland Co, VA.[1] Occupation: Planter.[1]

George Gordon emigrated to Virginia and settled in Westmoreland County. His will, dated 1784, was proved in Westmoreland County 28 Feb 1786. George bequeathed to his wife, Ursula, his Virginia estate. He gave to his son, George, all his land in Westmoreland County and eight Negroes. To his second son, John, he gave his lands in Sheepbridge, County Down, Ireland. To his daughters, Hannah and Betty he gave £200 and two Negroes each and the arrears in rent due from Samuel Gordon in Ireland. [1], [2]

George married Ursula UNKNOWN[1],[2].

They had the following children:
i. George[1],[2].

George Gordon got his father's lands in Westmoreland County, Virginia. [1], [2]
ii. John[1],[2].

John Gordon inherited 84 acres of land in Sheepbridge, County Down, Ireland. He died before August 1807. [1], [2]
iii. Hannah[1],[2].
iv. Betty[1],[2].


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