Provosts of Aberdeen, Alexander and John
I am hoping someone else has these two in their trees. Alexander Gordon (1626-1692) was Provost of Aberdeen from 1688 to 1690. He was married to Grisell (spelling?) Walker and they had quite a few children. One daughter, Janet (1661-1731) married her cousin John Gordon (1654-1730), son of John (1614-1692, brother of Alexander, above.) He was Provost of Aberdeen twice: 1706-07, 1717-18. He was also the first MP for the Aberdeen Burghs, 1708-10.
What I am hoping to learn is who was Alexander Gordon's parents, and therefore, John's grandparents. One source (from 1896) actually has Alexander as John's father. Another source has Alexander's son George (married Janet? Skene) listed as John's.
Can anyone help?