Lord Gordon-Gordon (c. 1840 – August 1, 1874), also known as Lord Gordon Gordon, Lord Glencairn, and The Hon. Mr. Herbert Hamilton, was a British impostor responsible for a major swindle in 19th century United States. He swindled a million dollars from Jay Gould, who was fighting for control of the Erie Railroad, and then fled to Canada. Gould and associates attempted to kidnap him but were arrested themselves, which nearly caused a military confrontation between the United States and Canada.[1]
Lord Gordon Gordon | |
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| Born | John Crowningsfield c. 1840 United Kingdom |
| Died | August 1, 1874 (aged 33–34) Headingley, Manitoba, Canada |
| Other names | Lord Gordon-Gordon Lord Glencairn The Hon. Mr. Herbert Hamilton |
| Occupation | Con artist |
- ^ Donaldson, William (2004-09-02). Brewer's Rogues, Villains and Eccentrics. London: Phoenix. pp. 299–300. ISBN 0-7538-1791-8.