Monument at the Old Kirkyard, Banff commemorating Rear-Admiral William Gordon d. 1769
Location
Old Kirkyard, Banff, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Transcript
'Sacred to the memory of William Gordon, Esquire, Rear-Admiral of the White Squadron, who, after bravely serving his country for more than forty years, died at Banff 12th April, 1769, aged 64. His behaviour in public life was one continued and uniform exertion of humanity, patriotism and valour. Gentleness and elegance of manners, a friendly benevolent and tender heart, and a strict regard to every religious and social duty, are some of those engaging qualities that distinguished him in private life, and have left upon the minds of his surviving friends a regret which no length of time will be able to remove. His only son, William Gordon, gave early proof of ardour to imitate and of ability to equal the virtues of his father, but alas, to the inexpressible affliction of his mother and only sister, and to the unfeigned sorrow of all who knew him, he was carried off by consumption June 22nd 1772 in the 19th year of his age. Mrs. Elizabeth Forbes erects this marble as a memorial of her gratitude and love to a most affectionate husband and most amiable child.'
Details
Type: Gravestone
People
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Date of Death: 12/4/1769
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Rear Admiral
Organisation: Royal Navy