Alexander Gordon, 4th of Abergeldie was the son of James Gordon, 3rd of Abergeldie and Janet Leith. He married Janet Irvine, daughter of Alexander Irvine, 7th of Drum. He died in 1594. Alexander Gordon, 4th of Abergeldie gained the rank of Battle of Glenlivet in 1594 in the service of the fighting for the 1st Marquess of Huntly.