Alexander Cumming was b. 19 May 1749, 1st son. of Alexander Cumming of Rosehill and Penrose, Cornwall
m. 9 Sept. 1773, Helen. dau. of Sir Ludovick Grant, 7th Bt., of Castle Grant, Elgin, 7 sons. 9da.
succeeded father 1761; gt.-uncle George Cumming to Altyre 1775; cos. Sir William Gordon, 6th Bt., to Gordonstown 1795 and took additional name of Gordon;
cr. Bt. 21 May 1804.
died 10 Feb. 1806