Veteran of the Seven Years War (French & Indian) War.
Veteran of the Seven Years War (French & Indian) War.
Inscription
"Sacred to the memory of William Gordon Esq. Rear Admiral of the White Squadron, who after bravely serving his country for more than forty years, died at Banff, 17 April 1769, aged 64.
His behaviour in public life was one continued and uniform execution of humanity, patriotism and valour. Gentleness and elegance of manners, a friendly benevolent and tender heart and strict regard to religious and social duty are some of the engaging qualities that distinguished him in private life and have left upon the minds of 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 memorial of her gratitude to a most affectionate husband and most amiable child."
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