James Gordon

James Gordon (c. 1758–1822) was a British barrister, politician and plantation owner on Antigua and St Vincent. Life He was the son of James Brebner and Anne Lavington (or Mary), born on Antigua. His father adopted the surname Gordon in 1768. His sister Mary married Sir William Abdy, 6th Baronet. Gordon entered St John's College, Cambridge in 1775, at age 17; he had been educated at Winchester College, or possibly Harrow School. He entered Lincoln's Inn also in 1775, and was called to the bar there in 1780. He was elected Member of Parliament for in 1785, and for in 1790, holding that seat to 1796. He was later Member of Parliament for , from 1808 to 1812. James Gordon committed suicide at his London home on Hill Street, Mayfair, on 18 February 1822.