Background
GORDON, Arthur John Lewis was born on March 19, 1847. 2nd son of G. T. R. Gordon of Ellon.
GORDON, Arthur John Lewis was born on March 19, 1847. 2nd son of G. T. R. Gordon of Ellon.
Studied at Radley College Private Secretary, to Governor of Trinidad, 1866-1870. Acting Colonial Secretary, 1870.
Private Secretary to Governor of Mauritius, 1870. To Governor of Fiji, 1875-1880. To Governor-General of Canada (Earl of Aberdeen), 1893.
Decorated for services connected with the suppression of rebellion of native tribes in Fiji.
Of Ellon, C. M.G. 1876. Justice of the Peace and Doctorate.L. for Aberdeenshire. Landed proprietor.
Club: Caledonian.