THE LIBRARY
OF
THE UNIVERSITY
OF CALIFORNIA
LOS ANGELES
THE LAING CHARTERS
Edinburgh ; Printed at the University Press
by T. and A. Constable, Printers to Her Majesty
CALENDAR OF THE
LAING CHARTERS
A.D. 854-1837
BELONGING TO THE LTNIYERSITV OF EDINBURGH
EDITED BY
THE REY. JOHN AXDERSOX
ASSISTANT CCRATOK OF THE HISTORICAL DEPARTMENT
H.M. OENERAL REGISTER HOUSE, EDINBIROH
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY OF THE UNIVERSITY
EDINBURGH
JAMES THIN : SOUTH BRIDGE
1899
PREFACE
The contents of this vohiiiie represent a part of the large collection of
manuscripts bequeathed to the University of Edinburgh by the late David
Laing, LL.D., who died in October 1878. As is well known, he also left a
marvellous collection of rare books. These were sold at Sotheby's sale-
rooms in 1879, and realised a lanje sum. But his mss., includine the
charters noted in this work, were presented by liim to the University of
Edinburgh, with this condition as regards the charters, that they .should be
catalogued so as to be accessible to any who wished to consult them. This
work was intrusted to the present Editor ; but, under examination, the interest
of the subject increased so greatly that from a simple catalogue the present
comparatively full calendar has emerged. When in 1896 the University
authorities resolved to print and publish the Calendar, the whole was again
revised and largely added to, and it is hoped that it will now form a useful
help to the further elucidation of Scottish history and gencalogj', as it has
already proved of much assistance to inquirers into those subjects.
The Editor regrets the delay which has occurred since the Prospectus
to Subscribers was issued. He then hoped to be al^le to devote his whole
time to complete the work, but his appointment to his present post brought
other duties which so far hindered his labours on the Calendar. The pre-
paration and completion of the copious Indices have also occupied more
time than was anticipated. But this time has not been altogether lost, as
every effort has been made to secure accuracy, and at page 755 will be found
corrections of such mistakes and omissions as have been detected.
In the course of his labours the Editor has received much encourage-
ment from persons interested in the subject, and to these he expresses
hearty thanks. But his gratitude is more especially due to the members of
the Library Committee of the University, who have been unfailing in their
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kindness towards him, and of these he would specially name Dr. James
Burgess, CLE., for active practical assistance, and Mr. Bali'our Paul, Lyon
King-at-Arms, who has very kindly read the sheets while passing through
the press, and has aided in correcting the heraldic references. The Editor
is also indebted to Mr. Webster, Librarian of the University, for constant
encouragement and cordial furtherance of the work while in progress at
the University; to Mr. J. Maitland Thomson, M.A., advocate, Curator of the
Historical Department, for many kind and helpful suggestions and other
facilities ; while the labour on the Index has been much lightened by the
able assistance and co-operation of Mr. Henry Paton, M.A., and his son.
Besides the usual Indices of Persons and Places, which are very full,
the lists of notaries-public and of seals will be found useful.
In regard to the Instruments of Sasine, which arc numerous, the dates
of registration after such writs began to be recorded are almost invariably
given. When a sasine is recorded in the General Register, it is simply so
stated ; and when a sasine is said to be recorded at a particular place, as
at Kirkwall, Duns, etc., it may be looked for in the particular register for
the district.
The writs in the collection are arranged clu'ouologically, but reference
to them will be facilitated by noting the Box in which they are and their
relative number, which will be found at the end of each entry in the
Calendar.
JOHN ANDERSON.
Uth March 1899.
CONTENTS
PAGES
Preface ......... v
Charters, Nos. 1 to 3.312 (a.d. 854-1837), in chronological order 1-74G
Charters, Addenda, Nos. 3313-3326 (a.d. 1557-1770) . 747-754
Errata ......... 755
Index of Persons ....... 756-990
Index of Places ........ 990-1040
List of Notaries-Public named in the Calendar . 1041-1050
List of Seals referred to or described in the Calendar — (1) Seals
of Burghs and Towns: (2) Ecclesiastical and University Seals ; and
(3) Other Seals ....... 1051-1053
CALENDAE
OF
THE LAING CHARTERS
1. • 85-4.] Charter in Anglo-Saxon ^ by King ^Etheluulf in favour of the
Monks of God and St. Peter at Winchester, granting to them twenty hides of land
at ' Woenbeorzon.' This document is dated in 854, and there is appended a list of
names, proba])ly of the king's council, as wtnesses, among which occur the names of the
famous Swithin, then Ijishop of AVinchester, Alhstan, also a bishop, yEthelbald [who
succeeded ^^thelwulf as king], Eanuulf, ^Ethelberht, Osric, WiUfhere, and Lullede, all
designated 'duces,' Uullaf and Wjerferdh, abbots, Adhered and -(Elfred [afterwards
King], sons of the king, Cyneuulf, and others. [18, Box 1.
2. 1153-1178.] Charter by Ada the Countess, mother of the king of Scots, grant-
ing to Alexander of St. Martin the lands of Elstanesford, by those same marches
by which King David gave the same Elstanesford to him ; she, moreover, gives Barowe,
Donecaneslaye, Bangelaye, and that land which Vhtred, son of Gilise, held, and that
land which is on the east side of Seton ('Seitonie'), by those marches by which her
men walked the lands and delivered them to him ; also the site of his mill on the Tyne,
and one carucate of land in ' Carelsira ' [Craillshire], to wit, in Petollin, and one fidl
toft in Hadinton, and another toft in Carel, all to be held in fee and heritage for the
service of one knight, -svith 'sake' and 'soke,' 'tol' and 'them,' ' infandthef,' and
other liberties. Witnesses, David, son of the Countess, Hugh Giffard [torn] of Cenef,
Roger of Valouiii, Walter Giflard, Hugh of Baillol, and William Giffard. (Date between
A.D. 1153 and 1178.) Small portion of seal attached. [67, Box 2.
3. 1204-lL'14.] Charter by King William the Lion to Galfrip, son of Eiohard,
steward of Kingorn, confirming the grant made to him by Richard of Kinnard, grandson
of Radulf ' Ruffi,' of land in Kinbrichtorn, and also the grant made to him of Logiis of
Kinbrichtorn ; to be held in feu and heritage. Dated at Vchtermukethin [Auchtcr-
muchty], 8th January (no year). Between 1204 and 1214. Witnesses, Earl Malcolm
of Fife, rhilip de Mubray, William de Bosco, the king's clerk, Richard son of Hugh ;
Mr. Robert of Stichel, Mr. Martin, the king's doctors ; Adam son of Herbert, Richard
Reuel. [17, Box 1.
4. r. 1207.] Charter by Eustace de Vesci, addressed to all his men, Franks and
Angles (' Francis et Anglicis '), granting to Walter of Maner, for his homage, those
two oxgangs (borates) of land in Liuni [T.yham] which Tcstard and Sunnira, his wife,
held, to him and his heirs, to be held of the granter and his heirs as freely as he holds
any other land in the same vill, performing the forinsec service as far as pertains to two
' Printed, from this original, in Birch's Calendarium Saxonarium, vol. ii. p. "9.
A
2 CALENDAR OF [c. 1207
oxgangs of his other holding in the same vill. Witnesses, Richard of Vesci, cleric, [a name
partly defaced, according to a copy ' German Tisun,' but doubtful], Eudo de Karl[iol],
Reginald de Rafi, Ranulf de Brun, Simon Malo-leporario, Simon de Lucre, Robert son
of Robert, Waldeve Forcstar, Hugh of Morewic, Thomas Latimer, Thomas of Wetewud,
and Robin Goher. Fragment of seal attached. Dated c 1 207. Cf. Liber de Kalchou.
[87, Box 2.
5. c. 1219.] Charter by G[ilbert], Earl of Strathern, granting to God, St. Mary,
and the blessed John of Inchc.U'FREN, and the canons there, a place upon the Water of
Hern to make their mill, wherever they can choose a better place, to the east from the
mill of Dunflallin, which was there when this charter was made ; and their men may
assist with the earl's in making a mill lade to both mills ; and they shall receive
nothing to grind in their mill from the earl's own territory without his leave, or that
of those who hold his mills; and this grant shall be held unshaken in free alms.
Witnesses, A[l5raham], bishop of Dumblane, R[obert] and F[ergus] and G[ilbert], the
earl's sons ; Gilbert, archdeacon of Strathern, Brice, parson of Cref, Malise his son,
Richard the earl's chaplain, and William his clerk. [13, Box 1.
6. c. May 1228.] Charter by Malcolm, [seventh] Earl of Fife, with consent of the
Bishop and Chapter of Dunkeld, granting to the Church of the Holy Trinity at
Scone the church of Rothgorthewen [Redgorton], with the lands, teinds, etc., of the same ;
to be holden as freely as any church in the kingdom of Scotland is held by any abbacy.
Witnesses, J., abbot of Incheaftran, Sir H., prior of St. Colme, Sir William, archdeacon
of Dunkeld, Dionisius, dean ; Alan, parson of Munithin, chaplain of the earl ; Richard,
parson of Stratmiggill, William of Wiwill, Elias of Kinindmund, John of Methkil, Henry
of Abbernith, AVilliam of Blare, Stephen of Mclginchc ; William and Robert, clerks to
the earl. No date, but about 2.5th May 1228, when it was confirmed by King Alex-
ander the Second. See Liber Ecdem de Scon. pp. 44, 45. [92, Box 2.
7. 19th August 12.52.] Charter by Alexander [the Third], King of Scots, confirming
that gift which John de Monteforti made to Alex^vndeu de Monteforti, his brother, for
homage and service, of fifty acres of land in the territory of Elstaneford of his lordship,
which is called Dremmesfeld, as far as the rivulet which divides between Drem and
Elstaneford, and of ten acres of cultivated land which lies on the north side of church,
and of two tofts of cottars ('cottariorum ') near the house of the luuis of Hadyngton
towards the west, and of six oxgates of land in same ' villa,' with three tofts belonging
to said oxgates, and also with three natives or serfs ('bondis') who have formerly held
the said six oxgates to farm from said John, with all their chattells and followers
(' catallis et sequela ') : To be held in fee and heritage, saving the king's service. Dated
at Kyncardin, 19th Augustan, reg. 3 [1252]. Witnesses, Alexander Cumyn, Earl of
Buchan, Robert of Meyners, chamberlain, William of Brechyn, Gilbert of Haya, and
John of Vaux (Vallibus). Centre portion of great seal preserved. [12, Box 1.
8. 3rd April 1266.] Agreement made in the presence of Adam, Earl of Karrick,
appointed in place of Sir Alexander Cumyn, Eai-1 of Buchan, justiciar of Scotland,
and a full coiu-t of Fiffe and of Fothref, in the moor of Pethcorthin, between Sir
Richard Siuuarde, lord of Kelli, on one part, and Sir Richard Chamberlain, lord of
Gibbotistun, and Dame Johanna, his spouse, on the other part, whereby Siuuarde, for
himself and his heirs, grants to Chamberlain and Dame Johanna and their heirs,
that they shall have common pasturage in the moor of Kellin for fifty animals, as
c. 1280] THE LAING CHARTERS 3
many oxen as cows, and seven and twenty sheep, nor shall they have more animals
without permission of Siuuarde or his heirs, nor shall they claim any other right in that
moor for any reason. He also grants them forty cartloads ('carratas') of peats in
the great peatary of Kellin, and forty cartloads in the peatary which is between
' Belighistoun ' and ' Qaghinhacer' (1) which is called ' Stinchandemure.' He further
quitclaims to them all his right in the land which Buchach of Balmalkin ploughed on
the north side of Kinkathislaw, and as that arable land extends towards the north to
the marches of Casgengrey, with all the moor on the west side to the marches of
Kinbrachmond ; all to be held in property peaceably. And Chamberlain and his wife
quitclaim to Siuuarde the pool or stank (' stagnum ') called the pool of Kellin, with all
the grazing (herbagio) of that pool, so that an inundation of the water of that pool
shall not hurt the said Sir Richard Siuuarde's arable land ; it being understood that
Chamberlain and his wife have free ish and entry for their animals to the said
pasture. The seal of the said Sir Richard and Dame Johanna [now wanting] being
affixed to this portion of the agreement, and Sir R. Siuuarde's to the other.
Dated on Monday next after the feast of St. Michael, 3rd April 1266. Witnesses
named. Sir Radulph of Lascelis, sheriff of Fife, Sir Richard of Bigirthon, Sir Richard
of Maleuill, John of Kindeloch, John of Balkaschin, John Cook ('coco') of Abir-
crombin, Thomas Squire ('scutifero '), the king's judge, Hugh of Lochor, and William
ofFordall. [19, Box 1.
9. 1253-1280.] Charter by Nicholas Corbet, granting and confirming to Simon of
HoLTEHALL and his wife, for their lifetime, all the conditions named in the charter
granted by Sir William, son of Earl Patrick, father of the granter, to the said Simon
and his wife, namely, of the hospital in Newton in Glendalle, with a half carucate of
land belonging to said hospital ; To be held to the said Simon and his wife as freely
as Walter Corbet the giver (' dator ') of that alms first gave and granted it. Witnesses,
Sir Philip Le Brun, Sir Robert of Nesebite, Patrick Corliet, parson of KinhuUe, Simon
of Conehatheam (1), John of Grubeshewed. No date [12.53-1280]. Seal attached
(somewhat broken) — An armed knight riding to sinister. On the housings of his horse,
and apparently on his shield, — a talbot salient, collared. [31-59, Box 83.
10. 1253-1280.] Charter by the above Nicholas Corbet, knight [grandson of
Patrick, fifth Earl of Dunbar, and son of William of Dunbar and Christiana Corbet],
granting to his brother Sir Walter Corbet, the lordship of Langetoun in Glendale [in
Northumberland], with all right in the town (villa) of Langetoun, for payment of one
penny yearly at the Assumption of the Virgin, 18th August. Witnesses, Sir Walter
of Hontergom, William Hayrun, Sir Robert of Insula, Sir Walter of Cambehou, Sir
Michael of Killum, Sir David of Coupland, knights, Alan of Holtal, Robert of Neuton.
[No date, but r. 125.3-1280.] [2012, Box 52.
11. 1270-1280.] Charter by Patrick Corbet, brother and heir of Sir Nicholas Corbet,
granting to Thom.\S Baker ('Pistori') of Langetoun, in Glendale, a half carucate
of lands, in tofts and meadows as well as arable lands, belonging to the Hospital of
Great Neutoun in Glendale, for the purpose of sustaining three poor men of Christ in
that hospital in reasonable food and clothing at the sight of faithful men, and if the
three poor men will not labour, or do to the best of their power or degree of infirmity
what is commanded them, they shall at the will of the granter be e.xpelled from the
hospital and other three poor men substituted : To be holden freely to the grantee ;
reserving to the granter and his heirs the wood of Ruttok, which Thomas and his heirs
4 CALENDAR OF [r. 1280
are not to cut or use without Icuvc ; the said Thomas and his heirs being ' rumfrc '
and quit of multure for the grain of said hospital at the mill of Langetoun. With
clause of wai-randicc. Witnesses, Sir William Heron, Sir Michael of Kylnum(?), David
of Coupeland, knights, Maurice of Ewrth, Hugh of Heddoii, Thomas of Paluxston (?),
Nicholas son of Stephen of Coupeland. No date, c. 1270-1280. Seal attached. A tree in
the centre, with two animals, probably lions, rampant on the dexter and sinister sides of
the stem, facing towards it, with two birds (1 ravens) on the upper branches of the
tree. Legend somewhat defaced. This seal, which is small and shows no shield,
appears ingeniously to show the arms both of the father and mother of the grantor —
the lion of Dunbar and the raven or crow of Corbet. [2013, Box 52.
12. 18th September 1285.] Letters (Norman-French) by Margaret, daughter of
G. (Guy), Count of Flanders, wife of the late Alexander, eldest son of Alexander [the
Third], King of Scots, confirming letters made by the said Guy to Sir Th. [Thibaut] of
Mauritania [Mortaigne], knight, to sell and alienate the dowry assigned to the said
Margaret on her marriage. Dated at Bruges, the 4th day after the Exaltation of the
Cross, 18th September 1285. Signet seal attached, in fine preservation, an oval with
an armed soldier (Roman ?) : 'Sigillum secretum.' [20, Box 1.
13. 3rd July 1286.] Letters of Procuratory (Norman-French) by Renaud, Count of
Ghelre and lord of Lerabourgh, and Margaret, his wife, daughter of GuY, Count of
Flanders, giving authority to the said Guy and Is.\bel, his wife, to receive all assign-
ment of the dowry due to the said Margaret, by reason of her marriage to her deceased
husband Alexander, son of Alexander, lately King of Scots, to uplift arrears, grant
acquittances, etc., desiring the king of Scotland, whoever he may be, or the governor
in that realm, to pay the above. Dated at Namur, the Wednesday after the feast of St.
Peter and St. Paul [3rd July] 1280. Seals attached in good pi'escrvation : the first —
that of Count Renaud — A knight riding towards dexter, a shield on left arm with lion
rampant, and a pennon in right hand with same device, the horse being fully caparisoned,
with lion on housings : ' Sigillum Reynaldi Comitis Gelrensis.' On reverse a knight,
with drawn sword in right hand, riding to sinister. Legend faint. The second seal, a
female figure standing ; on dexter, a shield with lion of Gueldcrs, and on left the lion
of Scotland (?): 'Marghirete filie Comitis Flandr. Coniitisse Gelr.'; reverse, a small
shield — lion of Guelders. [21, Box 1.
14. ''■ 1270-1290.] Charter by Basilia, daughter of the late German, lord of
Folebyre [Fowberry], granting in her widowhood, to Robert Chaunterelle and
Matilda, her daughter, his wife, the half of the tofts which the late Hugh Meggeson
(' filius Megge ') and A\'illiam of Hcsilrigge held in Folebire, as they were assigned to the
granter at the place of her principal messuage, with all claim which she had to the half
of a third of the fee of one knight which the said Sir German held formerly of the lord
of Alnwick in Fole1)ire, Heselrig, and Caldemerton ; to be held to the grantees as freely
as Thomas of Folebire, the granter's brother, held the lands. Witnesses, Ralph fitz
Roger, Robert of Louckere, William of IMiddletoun, knights, John of Middleton, clerk,
Philip of Wroxfeld (?), Roger of Ryppe, 1 of Faludon, Roger of Turberuille,
Theobald of Chatton, William of Hesilrigge, Leodat of that same. No date, c 1 270-90.
Seal wanting. [2014, Box 52.
15. (■ 1290.] Letters by Thomas Luthirdale, doctor of decrees, etc., canon of the
collegiate church of Abernetliy, diocese of Dunblane, and principal official of St.
c. 1290] THE LAING CHARTERS 5
Amlrews, iiai rating that at the instance of Nicolas Cant he had caused due pulilication
by an edict affixed on the doors of the cathedral church of St. Andrews, citing those
interested to appear at a certain time to see and hear a certain writing of confirma-
tion made upon a charter of gift of the lands of Lethin and Carngour reduced to a
public transunipt, with intimation that he would proceed in the absence of those cited ;
on which date, before him sitting in j\idgment, thci'e appeared the said Nicolas \vith his
' prelocutor,' JVIr. Alexander Matheson, presbyter, who produced the edict, accused those
cited and not appearing of contumacy, and demanded that they should })e reputed
contumacious, atid procluced and exhibited the writ of confirmation inserted below,
sealed with a seal bearing the image of the Savioiu- (' Sancti Saluatoris ') on one side,
and the image of St. Mary (' Sancte Marie ') on the other side, and on the circumference
of each side, the writing ' Sigillum capti eccie Sancte Marie capcllc dfii Regis Scotorum ' ;
and this writing the judge directed to be transumed, as follows : ' Omnibus sancte
matris ecclesie filiis presens scriptum et confirmacionem visuris uel audituris, Willelmus
Cummyne propositus ecclesie Sancte Marie ciuitatis Sancti Andree et eiusdem loci
capitulum salutem eternam in domino : Noueritis nos cartam bone memorie Magistri
Ado de Malkaristun predecessoris nostri et dicti capituli nostri formam ([ue sequitur
continentem, non cancellatam ncc in aliqua sua parte viciatam plenius inspexisse et
intellexisse, — Omnibus sancte matris ecclesie filiis hoc scriptum visuris vel audituris,
Adam propositus ecclesie beate Marie ciuitatis Sanctiandree et eiusdem loci capitulum
salutem eternam in domino ; Noueritis nos dedisse, concessisse et presenti carta nostra
conlirmasse Johanni filio Willelmi Filii Lambini et herodibus suis totam terram de
Lethin et Kyninnis quam Adam filius Gilmur Makmartin de predecessoribus nostris et
nobis tenuit pro homagio suo et soruicio ; Tenondam sibi et heredibus suis libere, quiets,
cum molendino, stagnis, pratis, pascuis et omnibus aliis libertatibus suis. Reddendo nobis
et successoribus nostris annuatim sexaginta solidos sterlingorum, scilicet, triginta solidos
ad Pentecosten ot triginta ad festum Sancti Martini in yeme pro veteri cano, ordei,
casei, et pro omnibus aliis scruiciis, exactionibus ct demandis que de dicta terra peti
poterunt, faciendo forinsecum scruicium domini regis quantum pertinet ad dictam
terram, saluis nobis et successoribus nostris placitis et querelis que capitale domino
pertinere debent, decidentes vero dictus Johannes, heredes siu et qui et succedent soluent
nobis et successoribus nostris pro varda sua viginti marcas sterlingorum quum
contingit aliquem heredimi suorum in vardam nostram incidore, si vero legitime
fuerint etatis soluent nobis et successoribus nostris nouem marcas pro reliuio suo, et nos
et succcssores nostri sibi et heredibus suis dictam terram cum omnibus pertinenciis suis
varantizabimus : In cuius rei testimoniinn presenti scripto sigillum nostrum commune
opposuimus. Quaniquidem cartam habito diligenti tractatu cum dicti capituli nostri
canonicis pensataque euidenti vtilitate ecclesie nostre supradicte cum dicti capituli nostri
expresso consensu tenorc pi'esentium imperpetuum confirmamus et ratificamus prout
dicta carta in omnibus suis articulis plenius proportat et testatur. In cuius rei
testimonium presenti scripto confirmatorio sigillum nostrum commune apposuimus, hiis
testibus, domino Johanne priore Sanctiandree, Magistri Gregorio Archidiacono loci
eiusdem, Magistro Nicolaio de Sancto Andrea, dominis Andrea Frasar et Radulpho de
Laselis militibus, Marcho, sonescallo domini Episcopi Sanctiandree, Ada Marascallo,
Ricardo do Fody, judice, Helya do Kynninmond, Odone filio suo et multis aliis. No
date, but c. 1290. Which transumpt is declared to have the same force as the original.
Done in the Official's Court of St. Andrews, 26th November 14GG, in presence of Mr.
John of Al)orncthe, M.A., Mr. David Sotouno, B.A., William Forat, Robert Luthirdale,
and William Stiklaw, laics, witnesses. John Bonar, presbyter of St. Andrews diocese,
notary by imperial authority, writer of instrument. [302.3. Box 79.
6 CALENDAR OF [1292-95
16. 1292-129").] Charter hy John of Herteweyton, knight, granting to His son
JonN, and the lawful heirs of his body, that land which he has in the town and territory
of Follebyry and Caldmertoun, together with his part of the mill ' situ ct secta ciusdem,'
and with his share of the dowry of Consfcincc, wife of Koger Barct, when it shall happen,
and all other rights falling or descending to him in the lands named : To be held to the
said John and the heirs of his l)ody from the lords of the fee, for the usual services ;
and failing John and his lawful heirs, the lands, etc., are to pass to Robert his brother,
son of the granter, whom also failing, to the granter's two daughters, Johanna and
Christiana, and failing them also, to revert to the granter's heirs. AVith clause of
warrandice. The granter also gives to his son Robert that land and meadow, etc.,
which he has in the territory of Ilesylrigg (with part of mill and dowry as above), also
his whole share of the rent and service of William of Hesylrigg and Nicholas of Lylle-
burn, and of all the other free men of Hesylrigg : To be held to Robert and the heirs
of his body, ' vel heredibus dicti Roberti de me et Margareta uxore mea, matre sua,
exeuntibus,' of the lords of the fee, the lands to pass to John, Joanna, and Christiana
in default of Robei't's heirs, and to revert to the heirs of the granter. With clause of
warrandice. Witnesses, Hugh Gobyon, sheriff of Northuml)erland, AValter of Cambhow,
Stephen of Muscamp, Robert of Maners, knights ; John of Cambhow, AMlliam of Hesyl-
rigg, senior, William his son, Robert of Wetewod, John of Follebyry, clerk, and Hervie
of Bylton. No date, before 1303, see No. 19. Hugh C4obyon was sherift' from 1292
to 1295. [3160, Box 83.
17. 1292-1295.] Charter by Bartholomew Patoiin, burgess of Newcastle-on-Tyne,
granting to Henry called the Scot ('Henrico dicto leEscot'), burgess of the same
municipality ('municipii '), three acres of arable land in the plain ('campo')of Elsewyk,
in the cultivated land which is called the Morcflat, lying betwixt those four acres of
land which the said Henry had l)y sale from \\'altcr Patoun, the granter's father, on
the one side, and the king's highway on the other, and abutting towards the east on
the land of the late Mr. Henry, son of the dean (or Fitzdean, ' fil. decani ') : To be held
to Henry and his heirs freely for the services due to the lords of the fief, and paying
to the granter and his heirs one red rose on 24th June if asked. Witnesses, Sir Hugh
Gubioun, then sheriff" of North Humber ; Sir Robert Bertram and Robert De la vale,
knights; Nicholas Vigrus, then Stewart of Tynemouth, Hugh of Karliol, then chief
bailiff of Newcastle-on-Tyne, John le Escot, John of Blakeden, Stephen of Neuton,
Richard Benet, Adam Baret, lord of Walker, Adam, lord of Bentoun-paiva, John of
Whicestre, William of A\'ydesladc, John of Esterhydewyn, and Robert of Throckelawe.
No date; but 1292-1295. [93, Box 2.
18. 1296-1300.] Charter by William Gurlay, lord of Frith t, granting and confirm-
ing to Michael son of Gilecrist, and Ida ('Idania'), daughter of the said William,
his land of Stanhus, formerly belonging to Helia of Stanhus, in the fee of Donipas
[Dunipace], providing that if the said Ida die without heirs, the land shall remain with
Michael for his life, and revert at his death to the granter or his heirs : To be held for
twelve silver pennies yearly, and bodily service in the army on horseback, at the cost
of the lord of the fee. Witnesses, Patrick, abbot of Cambuskynel, Gilbert Malherbe,
then sheriff of Stirling ; John of Strivelyn, and William of Erth, knights ; Malise Beg,
Adam son of Richard, Robert Ra, and Adam Clerk, burgesses of Stirling. Not dated,
but probably between 1296 and 1300. [74, Box 2.
19. 19th February 1303,] Charter by John son of John of Hertwayton, granting
c. 1318] THE LAING CHARTERS 7
to John of Folebyri and Cristian, his wife, the lands and holdings which they have in
the town and territory of Foleljyri of the gift and feoffment of Sir John of Hertwayton,
elder, in the said town : To be held for service due and wont ; in exchange for the
lands and holdings which the granter has from the said John and Cristian in the towns
and territories of Folebyri and Heselrigge. Granted in duplicate by the parties at
Folebyri, 19th February 1303. Witnesses, John of Camhou, William of Muschauns,
Nicholas of Punchardon, knights ; Hugh of Leyham, James of Houburn, William of
Gosewyke, Walter of Tuggehale, Robert of Esselynton, Roger of Umphankis. [2015,
Box 52.
20. c. 131G.] Charter by John of Penereth, son of Adam of Starthorp, granting
to William of Stkother and Johanna, his wife, three tofts and seven bovates of land
and six pence of rent in the town (vill) of Shotton near Palston : To be held to them
and their heirs of the chief lords of the fee for the customs and services belonging to
the holding. Witnesses, Roger Hayrun, Thomas Gray, John of Lilburn, John of
Boroudon, knights ; Robert of Maners, Robert the Archer, Patrick son of William of
Kilum, Adam son of Thomas of Kilum. No date, c. 1316. Seal attached. An eagle,
with wings displayed, supporting a shield on its breast. The charges on the shield are
difficult to define, but seem to represent the spear, reed with sponge, nails, and other
emblems of the Passion. Legend illegible. [2016, Box 52.
21. 1315 or 1317.] Charter by Walter Corbet, granting and confirming to Willi.\M
of Strother and Johanna, his wife, his manor of Langtoun in Glendale, with all his
demesne lands thereto belonging, 'exceptis terris meis husbandorum, cotariorum, et
redditibus libera tenentium meoram in eadem villa, excepto etiam molendino et bosco
meo de eadem villa ; dedi etiam et concessi eidem Wilelmo et Johanne uxori sue omnes
terras meas dominicas in villa de Neutoun in Glendale ; dedi, etc., omnes operationes
hominum meorum in villa de Langetoun existentium, quas iidem homines et antecessores
sui michi et antecessoribus meis debebant et solebant, saluis tamen mihi et heredibus
meis, firmis eorundem hominum; dedi, etc., ratiouabilia estoueria in bosco meo de
Langetoun capienda quandocunque et quocienscunque voluerint ut necesse habuerint
. . . vnacum harbagio eiusdem bosci tanquam separali suo et cum omnibus separalibus
meis tam infra clausum quam extra ubicunque infra villas predictas existentibus . . . ;
dedi, etc., quod ipsi et homines et seruientes sui infra manerium et dominicos predicta
commorantes libere possint molere omnimoda blada sua ad molendinum meum de Lang-
toun absque multura, et quod ipsi sint rum/re in eodem molendino quocienscunque et
(juandocunque voluerint molere blada sua absque perturbatione vel contradictione
cuiuscunque; concessi, etc., quod ipsi habeant curiam suam de omnimodis transgres-
sionilius sibi et suis factis per aliquem hominum vel tenentium meorum infra manerium
et terras dominicas predictas cum omnibus amerciamentis finibus et aliis ail huiusmodi
cui'iam pertinentibus ' : the said lands (excepting as above) to be held to the said William
and Joanna for their lives, of the granter and his heirs. ^A'itli clause of warrandice.
Witnesses, Adam of Swynneburn, then sheriff of Northumberland ; Roger Heron, John
of Boroudon, knights ; John of Ellcwik, Thomas Baxster, David of Langetoun, John
Archer of Kilnom, Nicholas of Kilnom. Seal attached. Small green seal, showing
lion rampant and part of legend, ' Will.' No date ; but Sir Adam Swinbiu-ne was
sheriff of Northumberland in 1315 and 1317. [3161, Box 83.
22. c. 1318.] Charter by Alexander, son and heir of John of Popil, granting and
confirming to Gilbert of Chockeburn [Cockburn] two oxgates of land in the territory
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of Popil, namely three acres and a half rood of land in the crofts near those four acres
which Gilbert also held of the gi-anter; two acres near the croft of the nuiis of St.
Boy thane towards the east; one acre and a half rood upon 'le deluys' (7 turfs) near
Keueden towards the west ; one acre three roods upon Hulekoues near ' le deluys '
towards the west ; two acres upon Essochskyslwe, crossing the way leading to Wyte-
lawe ; one acre and a half in ' le setelys ' upon ' le deluys,' and half an acre in .Sedleshope
towards the west ' dc le luys ' ; one acre and a half under ' le deluys ' in Sedleshope ;
also two acres and a half on ' Fotirkoul,' and a half acre towards the east of meadow
(' de prato '), and a half acre towards the west of meadow ; one rood near the meadow
towards the east of ' Swynhirdeswell,' and four acres towards the west of Ileuedenes-
peth near Lyntlawysmere, and one acre which belonged to Kobert DriefF; two acres at
' Seggywellisheuid ' ; one acre under the Liiitlawe towards the south, and one rood and
a half towards the north of Lintlawe ; half an acre and half rood upon ' le butthis ' of
Lintlawe, and one rood and a half towards the south of ' le butthis ' : To be held to
Gilbert and his heirs or assignees for ever of the granter and his heirs as freely as any
other land in the earldom of Dunbar. Eeddendo, twelve silver pennies yearly for all
services. No date, c. 1318. Witnesses, Sir Hugh Gurlay, knight, then steward of
the Earl of Dunbar; John of Pethkor, John of Havkerist, Patrick son of Koger of
Popil, Eannulf son of Patrick Savtemarays of Popil, Walter Lowys, and Randolf of
Notingham. [69, Box 2.
23. 3rd June 1318.] Eelease by Walter Corbet remitting and releasing to Wiujam
OF Strother and Joanna, his wife, and their heins, all right and claim which he has to all
lands, tenements, etc., which ^^'illiam and Joanna hold by his demission for their lives,
in the towns of Langton and Ncuton, in the county of Northumberland, as is more
fully stated in the writ made to them (probably charter No. 21 sujmi). With clause
of warrandice. Witnesses, Thomas of Carlisle, Thomas of Halbescotes, Kobert le
Surreys, and John Pouerdy. Dated at London, Saturday ('die Sabbati ') next after
the Ascension (3rd June), in the 11th year of Edward the Second, 1318. Seal attached,
partly broken — -a wild boar (or dolphin). Legend broken. [3162, Box 83.
' 24. 23rd November 1318.] Grant by Walter Corbet of Langtoun to William of
Strother and his heirs, of one water mill, ' cum tota secta [service] eidem pertinente,'
in Langetoun in Glendale, in the county of Northumberland, and the whole wood
of Langetoun : To be held to the said William and his heirs for ever. And the said
William granted, for himself and his heirs, that if Walter, his heirs or assignees, dispute
this writing, he shall pay at the manor of E [defaced], in the county of Hertford,
£10 sterling at the next feast of the Purification of the Virgin, and then this charter,
with sasine of the said mill and wood, with a certain recognition in the king's Ex-
chequer of £60, made to the said Walter by the said William, shall be quashed and of
none eflfect, and it shall be lawful to AValter to enter to the mill and wood without
contradiction. Dated on Thursday, in the feast of St. Clement, an. rerj. 12 of King
Edward the Second, 23rd November 1318. [3163, Box 83.
25. 11th November 1319.] Charter by Walter Corbet, granting to William OF
Strother and Johanna, his wfe, the whole lordships and services of Sampson of Neutone,
David of Langetone, and of all other free tenants of all lands and holdings which they
hold of him in the towns of Langetone and Neutone in Glendale, and in the town of
Colewelle, in the county of Northumberland ; excepting the services which they owe
to the granter's mill in Langetone, and except 40s. of rent in which the said Sampson
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is bound to the granter yearly from liis holdings in Neutoiie : To he held to William
and Johanna for ever, the granter renouncing all claims against the free tenants in
future. Given at Sauecampe, 11th November [1319]. Witnesses, Sir Walram of
Eochessore, Sir William le Bane, knights ; Galfrid of la Lee, John Mareschal of
Staundon, William of Vabadoun, liichard of Ware, and John of Staundon, clerk.
[2017, Box 52.
26. l.'V20.] Fragment of Grown Charter, with only a few words now an it,
and the centre of Great Seal of Robert the First. Cirm 13:^0. [1, Box 1.
27. '■• 1320.] Charter by Hugh of Gourlaye, son and heir of Sir Hugh of Gourlayo,
lord of Merkil, ratifying to his brother, Hugh Gourlaye of Linton, a grant to him by
their father of 12 acres of land, with malt kiln, in the town and holding of Linton,
' cum domibus, curtilagiis, toftis et croftis,' and other pertinents, as contained in the
original charter by their father to the said Hugh. Witnesses, Patrick of Dunbar,
Earl of March, Sir Adam of Gorondoun, Sir Robert of Lowedre, then justiciar of
Lothian, knights ; Nicholas son of Hugh of Dons, then Stewart of the earldom of
Dunbar, I\adulph Saute Marays, John son of Walter of Foggou. About 1320. [24,
Box 1.
28. Jaiuuiry 1321. J Memorandum (apparently from the Rolls of Exchequer) that
Walter Corbet of Langetoun (in Northumbria) recognises that he owes to William of
Strother£21, to be paid at the next feast of St. Michael, xs., at Easter following, xs.,
and at the following Easter, £20. ' Ro. Ixxxxij,' ' Termino Sancti Hillarii anno xiiij ' ;
1321. [3164, Box 83.
29. 12th February 1321.] Charter by Walter Corbet of Langton, granting to the
above named Williahi del Strother and Johanna his wife, the homage and services
of all his holdings in Shotton and Holtdale, namely the homages, etc., of John le Ken,
Thomas of Throldawe, Walter fitz Hugh, Hugh Broun, Nicholas of Panbery, and Elen
his wife, Thomas of Holthale, Adam Danysman, Patrick of Holthale, Agnes of Holthale,
and Margaret her sister, Thomas Wylkynson, and Alan Smale : To be held to the said
William and Johanna, and the heirs of William for services due and wont. Given
at Westminster, 12th February [1321]. Witnesses, Roger Heron, John of Burudon,
Thomas Gray, knights ; Thomas of Heron, Robert of Maners, and Hugh of Musco-
campo. [2018, Box 52.
30. 25th April 1322.] Charter by the same Walter Corbet, granting to William
Strother and his wife the whole manor of Leuerchild in the county of Northumberland,
with mill, etc., with five acres and one rood of arable land lying in the 'solum' of
Edelyngtham in a place called ' Pykeles ' with ' marlers, quarers ' and other pertinents,
and two acres of meadow in the same vill, in a place called Hertessollyng : To be held
the said manor, etc., for services used and wont. Dated at Sauecampe, Sunday in the
feast of St. Mark Evangelist [April 25] 1322. Witnesses, Richard of Fryuille, Henry of
Oseuille, Philip Pellctot, Galfrid of Brokhole, John of Mareschal, Peter of Sauecampe,
Roger of Godesfeld, A\'illiam Scot, Richard Smebert (t), Alexander of Spaldyng, and
John Noreys of Mundene, clerk. [2019, Box 52.
31. 22nd May 1322.] Release and (|uitclaini by Elena, sometime wife of Adam of
Colcwell, in her widowhood, to the above-named William of Strother and Johanna his
B
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wiie, of -lOs. of rent due from certain laiuls, etc., which Sampson of Neuton held in
Wester Neuton in C41en(lale; renouncing all claim. At Newcastle-on-Tyne, 22nd May
1322. AVitnesses, Thomas of Heron, David of Langeton, Robert of Scughalle, John
of \Vellemere(?), Richard of Atiui C?), Gilbert Horyng, William of SuathamC!), and
Gilbert Hankyn. [2020, Box 52.
32. 20th October 1.324.] Precept (in Norman-French) by Patrick of Dunbar, Earl
of March, desiring Nichol Fitz-Hugh ('le fuiz Hugh'), his bailiff, to give to Sir Robert
liE L.VWEDRE, younger (' le fuiz'), heritable sasine of the reversion of the lands of Whito-
law within the earldom of Dunbar, and 10 livres yearly from the mill of Dunbar, and
the farms and issues of the granter's said town ('ville') of Dunbar, according to the
terms of charters to the grantee. Dated at Berwyk on Twede, 20th October 1324.
[22, Box 1.
33. 8th May 1329.] Demise by Roger Corbet of Langeton, granting to William ^n^
Strother and Joanna his wife, ' omnia tenementa in dominico et seruicio' which he holds
in Langetoun in Glendale, Westcrneuton, and Kircncutoun, except six husband-lands in
Westerneutovui : To be held to the grantees for their lives of the granter and his heirs ;
paying to him and his heirs for the first two years, one mark yearly, for the six follow-
ing years, two marks each year, and 46s. 8d. each year thereafter for their lifetimes,
beginning at Whitsunday 1330. With power to the granter or his heirs to distrain if
the rent l>e in arrear at any term, until full satisfaction be made. Witnesses, Thomas
Grey, Thomas le Heron, knights, Robert of Maners, Robert Ai'cher, Thomas son of
Davit Baxster, John of AVollor, Patrick of Kylnum. At Langetoun in Glendale, 8th
May 1329. Seal attached, charge and legend not legible. [3165, Box 83.
34. '■. 1330.] Release by Roger, son of Walter Corbet, remitting and releasing to
William of Strother and Johanna his wife, all right he has to the holdings, services,
etc. etc., which the grantees possess in the towns of Langton in Glendale, Wester-
Neuton, and Esterneuton, Holtalle, Collewell, Schoton, and Croukes. With clause of
warrandice. AVitnesses, Sir Gilbert of Burugdon, John of Burugdon, his brother,
knights, Thomas of Carliol, John of Midilton, Patrick son of William, Henry of Tughale,
William of Cornhale. No date, c. 1330. [2021, Box 52.
35. 15th April 1330.] Writ by Roger Corbet, declaring that he has granted and
demised to William of Strother and Joanna his wife, all the holdings falling to him
of those holdings which Isolda his mother held in dowry, in Langetoun, A\'estcrneuton,
and Kirkneuton, with rents, services, etc., to be held to the grantees for their lives, at
a rent of 13s. 4d. yearly for eight years complete from Martinmas 1330, and thereafter
for their lives, 20s. a year. AVith clause of wariandice. A\^itnesses, Thomas Grey, Roger
Hayron, Thomas of Hetoun, knights, Robert Archer, Thomas Baxter, John of AVollor,
AA^alter Mautalaunt, John Aldirch, Roger of Holtale. At Langtoun, 15th April 1330.
[3166, Box 83.
36. 15th April 1330.] Indenture between Roger Corbet, on one part, and Joanna,
who was wife of AA'illiam of Strother, on the other part, by which he leaves to her the
preceding lands at the same rents during her lifetime. AA'itnesses, Thomas Grey,
Thomas of Hetoun, Robert of Maners, knights, Robert Archer, Thomas Bakister,
John of AVollor, AA^'alter Mautalaunt, and Roger Holtale. Date, same as preceding writ,
15th April 13.30. [3167, Box 83.
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37. 1331-1335.] Charter by Duncan, Earl of Fife, granting to Laurence of
Kajiysay, son of the late John of Ramsay, for his homage and that of his father, the
land of Ballinell, to be held freely and quietly, the said Laurence and his heirs rendering
yearly therefor one pair of gloves, or four pennies, the king's forinsec service being
reserved. Witnesses, Alexander and Thomas, abbots of Dunfermline and Kynlos, Brico
the Earl's chaplain, Thomas of Lumysden, and William of Balfure. No date. Betmxt
1331 and 1335. [88, Box 2.
38. 20th February 1334.] Release by John of Cohvel, son and heir of Adam of
Colwel, remitting and for himself and his heirs quitclaiming in favour of Joanna of
Strothir, formerly wife of William of Strothir, her heirs and assignees, his whole right
in and to 40s. of annualrent which Sampson of Newton and his heirs were bound to
pay to Adam Colwel and his heiis for the moiety of the town of Wester Newton in
Glendale, with all services, etc., which services and annualrent William of .Strothir and
the said Joanna, formerly his wife, held and possessed conjointly by infeftment of
W^alter Corbet, late lord of Langetoun, who held them from Adam Colwell, the granter'a
father. Dated at Langetoun in Glendale, 20th February 1333-4. Witnesses, Thomas
Grey, John of Borudoun, Robert of Maners, knights, William Heroun, Robert Archer,
and William of Presfen. [3168, Box 83.
Enclosed in this writ is an exact duplicate of it, with Patrick of Killum and Adam
son of Thomas of Killum as two additional witnesses.
39. 13th April 1344.] Charter by Robert, Stewart of Scotland (afterwards King
Robert the Second), granting to Sir Adam of Foullartoun, knight, son and heir of
the late Reginald, sometime lord of Foullartoun, for homage and service, the whole
lands of Foullartoun and Gaylis in Kile-Stewart, with the whole fishery and land which
is called Trone, as far as the entrance ('ingressum') of the port of Irewyn, and so
ascending the water of Irewyn as far as the laud of Foullartoun extends ; and four merks
and a half of aniuialrent from the land of Schewalton, over which lands and aniuial-
rent Johanna, Elena, and Mariota, sisters, daughters of the late Reginald, have given
up any right they had : To be holden for one pair of white gloves yearly, in name of
feu-farm, and making suit at the gi'anter's court of Kyle at three head pleas to be held
yearly. Clause of warrandice. Dated at Irewyn, 13th April 1344. Witnesses, John
Stewart, brother of the granter, AVilliam Symple, elder. Sir Nigel of Carother, the
granter's chancellor, Raiuilph of Crauforth, Finlay Mac Henry (' filio Henrici '). [94,
Box 2.
40. 6th May 1346.] Charter by King David the Second, granting to Patrick, son of
the late Michael 'Harper' of Carryk ('Patricio filio quondam Michaclis Cithariste de
Carryk '), that whole land which is called Dalclachane, in the holding of Balleraontyr-
cowyltane, in the earldom of Carryk, and sheriffdom of Are [Ayr], which land belonged
to Andrew, son and heir of the said late Michael and brother of the said Patrick, and
was resigned liy him before certain nobles of the kingdom at Are, 23rd May 1344:
To be held to Patrick and his heirs, in fee and heritage, as freely as the said Andrew
or the late Michael, his father, held the laud from the king, or from his father when he
was Earl of Carryk ; for payment yearly of a silver penny at the Church of Stratoiui,
at the feast of the translation of St. Cuthbert, in name of blench only, for ward, relief,
marriage, and all other services. Dated at Dumbarton, 6th May (Oi. reg. 17 [1346].
Witnesses, Robert Steward of Scotland, John Randolph Earl of Moray, Patrick Dunbar
Earl of March, Malcolm Fleming Earl of Wigtown, Thomas do Carnoto [Charteris]
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Chancellor, knights. This Charter is not in the extant register of the Great Seal, at
date. [1809, Box 48.
41. 9th September 1348.] Charter by William son of Sampson of West Neuton in
Glendale, granting to John of Coupland and Johanna bis wife, the lands, etc., which
the granter has in the town and territory of West Neuton in Glendale, with his wood
of Kuttok, and vnth the half of the lordship of the whole town above named. Dated
at West Newton, 9th September 1348. Witnesses, Sir Thomas Gray, Sir Robert of
Manners, Sir William Heron, knights : Walter of Hakford, Henry of Strother, Robert
Archer, Roger Corbet, and Roger of Holtale. Seal appended, partly broken ; what
remains represents a bird (? pelican) feeding her young. [2023, Box 52.
42. 13th May 1355.] Letters of Obligation by John Rode, as attorney for Jamea
Gabres and John Bane, younger, liurgesses of the town of Bruges, binding them and him-
self to pay to WiLLi.\M OF Stroxer (sic, 1. Stkother), burgess of the town of Newcastle-
on-Tyne, foiu-score and ten pounds of good and lawful sterlings of the coin of the King
of England, for wools sold and delivered at Newcastle to the granter on behalf of his
masters ; the money to be paid at said town to William or his attorney, at the feast of
the Nativity of John Baptist [24th June] next to come: the granter pledging all
his goods, movable and immovable, beyond sea, or wherever existing, to make payment
or restitution of exjienses, if necessary. At Newcastle-on-Tyne, 13th May 1355.
The granter's seal and the seal for the staple of the town of Newcastle are attached.
The charge on the former is indistinct, resembling an ivy leaf, apex downward, on
shield ; but the latter is in good preservation, showing a turreted gateway, with raised
portcullis, the lion passant of Northumberland in the entrance, with two fleur-de-lis, on
the dexter and sinister sides of the seal, and a river flowng past in the foreground.
Legend broken. [2023, Box 52.
43. 1st July 1355.] Charter by Roger Corbet, lord of Leuerchilde, granting to
Henry of Strother seven husband-lands and all other lands and holdings which the
granter has in the town and territory of Langtoiui in Glendale : To be held for services
used and wont. Given at Langtoun, 1st July 1355. A\'itnesses, Sir Thomas Gray, Sir
William Heron, Sir Robert Manners, knights ; John of Coupland, Alan of Hetoun,
Roger of Holthale, David Gray, Robert of Hagarston, Hugh Sampson. Seal attached :
A raven (?) within a bordure of bezants. Legend illegible. [2024, Box 52.
44. 20th September 1356.] Grant (in Norman-French) by Thomas of Feninim,
in favour of WiLLiAJt of Strothre, burgess of Newcastle-on-Tyne, of all the coal mines
sunk within the granter's land of Feninim, or which the grantee washes to sink in the
said land in all parts where he pleases ; with free issue and entry, to carry the coals,
etc., without damage to the gi'anter's crops and land. With clause of warrandice. At
Fennum, 20th September [1356]. No witnesses. Granter's seal attached, small and
neatly cut — a shield bearing a device like the stern of a ship, with a mast extending
above the shield and cruciform at the top, with banner streaming. [2025, Box 52.
45. 1st I^Lay 1359.] Letters (in Norman-French) by John Darreys, narrating that
as Al.vyn of Strother has become bound under ' estatut marchent,' made at Newcastle-
on-Tyne, 1st May 1359, to pay the granter 80 livres at the feasts of Pentecost and St.
Peter 'ad uincula' [Lammas] next, by equal portions, the granter wills that Alayri or
his heirs may pay 40 livres at Pentecost and forty marks at Lammas, until the ' estatut
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marchent' lose its force and be of no avail, etc. At Newcastle-on-Tyne, 4th May
[1359]. Seal attached, charges not distinct, apparently an orb on shield. Legend :
' Sigillum lohannis Darryas.'
46. lyth May 13-59.] Charter by King David the Second, confirming a charter by
which Dervorgilla, daughter of the late Alan of Galloway, in her widowhood, grants and
confirms to God and the Church of St. Mary of Sweetheart, and the monks there
of the Cistercian Order of the Convent of Dundrennan, for the abbey ('abachiam') to
be built in honour of God and St. Mary the Virgin, on behalf of the souls of all the
kings of Scotland, King Alexander [the Third], his predecessors and successors ; the
souls of Karl Henry, Earl David, and Earl John, their ancestors and successors ; the
souls of Fergus of Galloway, Uchtred his son, and Roland her grandfather, Ellen his
wife, Alan their son, the granter's father, Margaret her mother, and all their ancestors
and successors ; the souls of John Baliol, the granter's lord and late spouse, Hugh his
son and hers, Cicilia her daughter, the granter's own soul, and those of all ancestors
and successors, and of all faithful Christians, in free and pure alms — her whole land of
Louqrindelow and of Kirkpatrick Dorand [Durham], namely the land of Louqrindelow,
by these divisions : As the Bolster ascends [word illegible] to the place where Polstruson
runs into Polster, and by Polstruson ascending to a certain place called Drumgan
Murcchy by a sike (' syketum ') riuining near the same place towards the east, ascending
to a rividet which is called Polcormyle, and so by Polcormyle descending to a lake
which is called Louyfernane, and from that lake descending by a rivulet which is called
Polcrofresk, and thence descending by the same rivulet to a rivulet which is called
Pollyhage, and by the same ascending as far as Locharthiu- [or Locharchur], and from
Locharthur ascending by a rivulet which is called Polcageri to a ditch which di\ades
between the land of Grange of Kirkwynny and the land of Louqrindelow, from the
same ditch ascending to Suylofthus [or Suyloschus], and thence by the moor of Crufell
to the marches (' diuisas ') of Prestoun on the summit of said moor, as the granter's men
of Louqrindelow were accustomed to use at any time, and so from the top of the same
moor descending to the head of a rividet towards the east which is called Pollechan, which
is the march between the lands of church of Kirkbene and the land of Louqrindelow, and
thence by the same ri\iilet descending to Polleben, and by Polben to [illegible] : And the
land of Kirkpatrick by these marches — namely, from Logan ascending by the water of
Ll'rre as far as the marches of Glasteres to a certain place called Lyurehall by a sike which
is called Eskewene, ascending to the head of Knokeceswy on the south part, and ascendin"
by the same sike to a rividet called Polhauchynhath, and from the same Polhauchynhath
ascending to the land of the abbot or abbott's land [very faint in original — apparently
' terram abbatis '] of Dergungall which is called Stroneheylk (?), and so from the head
of Hauchj-nhath In' a valley as far as the land of the abbot of Dundreynane in the
holding of Kirkpatrick, namely to the head of Glenwestey, and so from the head of
Glenwestey descending by the marches of the land of the abbot of Dundreynane to
the rivulet of Loumorchwane, which is the march between the land of Sir Eustace of
Towers (' de Turribus ') and the land of Kirkpatrik, and so descending by the same
rivulet to Carreth between the land of Culnesangane and the land of Spottys, and thence
by the marches of Spottys and Culnesangane to the head of Polcre, and so from the
head of Polcre by the marches of Culnesangane and Culconnauchthy to the land of
the churcli of Kirkpatrik, and so b}' the marches between the land of the above church
and Culconnauchthy to the marches of Logan, and so by the marches of Logan and the
said church land to the well (' fontem ') on the south side at the place of the old grange
formerly (' quondam ') of the abbey of Dundreynane, and so from the said fountain by
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the marches between the land of Logan and the hind of Kirkpatrik, which is called
Barmoffet and Dalcessok, descending as far as the water of Urre : To be hold in pure alms
to the church of St. Mary of )Sweetheart and the monks there, with pertinents, etc.,
in churches, and their advowsons, chapels, woods, plains, meadows, pastures, waters,
fresh and salt, ways, paths, moors, marshes, salt . . . mills, sands, . . . sea-wreck ('\vTech'),
pools, stanks, fishponds, rivers, lakes, fishings both in fresh water and salt, granges,
brushwood, hunting, etc., with all customs and aids ('auxiliis'), assises, gelds, casualties,
pleas, complaints, ' socchen,' talliages, scutages, and other services, as [to] the abbacy of
Dundreynan and abbacy of Glenloyse are freely given by the granter's ancestors. The
grantor also gives the monks the power of recovering thieves within her lands, reserving
her own rights against malefactors. The granter's seal is said to have been appended
to the original writ. "Witnesses, n[enry], bishop of Galloway, Brian, abbot of Dun-
draynane, Godfro}', abbot of Glenloyse, Alexander, abbot of Tuiigland, John, a1)bot of
Saulsete, Dunc[an], prior of ' Whythiine,' r)avid, prior ' de insula ' [Trail], Sir David
Marescal, Robert Marcscal, John of Cailisle, ' Cane ' [.v/c, ? Duncane] M'Gillolane, John of
Graunsard, knights, "Walter of Twynhame, Bartram of Kerdones, Michael son of Durand,
"William of Mofiet, and others. ' Hanc autem abachiam fundaui in honore Dei et beate
Marie virginis et omnium Sanctorum, quarto nonas Aprilis [10th April] anno ab incarna-
tione Domini M°cc septingentesimo tercio.' Confirmed in due form on 15th May [1359]
at the said abbey of Sweetheart. Witnesses, Patrick [of Leuchars], Bishop of Brechin,
chancellor, Kobert, Steward of Scotland, Earl of Stratherne, nephew of the king, "William,
Earl of Douglas, Robert of Erskj'n, and John of Prestoun, knights. [2531, Box G5.
Note. — This charter gives the date of foundation two years earlier than is usually
stated.
47. 1st July 1359.] Letter of Attorney by Roger Corbet, lord of Leverchilde, con-
stituting his beloved in Christ, John of Yeveren and Nicholas del Lawe, his attorney
or attorneys, to give sasine to Henry of Strothir of seven husband-lands and all other
the granter's lands and holdings in the town and territoiy of Langtoun in Glendale,
according to the granter's charter to him thereupon. At Werk-upon-Tweed, 1st July
1359. [3169, Box 83.
48. 20th September 1360.] Letters by "Walter of Hauwyk, appointing his beloved
in Christ, Nicholas Bagot and "Williaji of Rypon, as his attorneys, to deliver sasine
to Alan of Strother of the manor of Hauwyk, in terms of a charter. Given at Durham,
20th September 1360. [2027, Box 52.
49. 3rd October 1360.] Indenture (in Norman-French) between Sir Da\-id of
Strabolgy, Earl of Athole (' D'Athelles '), on the one part, and "William OF Strothir,
Mayor of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, by which the Earl assigns and establishes the said
William as his Seneschal (or Stewart) to lease all the lands and tenements which he
had or could have in the county of Northumberland and the franchise of Tyndale,
to hold and use the said office according to the force and effect of an indenture between
the parties (dated at Newcastle-on-Tyne, 9th August 1359), by which the Earl w lis
and grants, for himself and his heirs, that all things contained in said Indentiu-e shall be
held to the end of the term comprised in the same without challenge by either party,
and the Karl also grants that the said William and his heirs shall have and hold to him,
his heirs and assignees, from the feast of St. Michael last to the feast of St. Martin
next follo^nng, and from the feast of St. Martin to the end of five years complete, the
lands and tenements, pastures and fisheries, 'en demeyn et en seniice,' that is, in
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Tyndale, Kelderhayes, the ' motte de Keldcr,' 'Bowes come les Belles,' AVaynehopside
with the park of Waynehope, Poltirernet, and the ' motte de Emelhope,' to hold for five
years, rendering each year a rose at the Nati\ity of St. John Baptist (24th June) for all
services, etc. And if the said lands or any part be destroyed by war with the Scots,
the said William and his heirs shall hold them, after the terra of five years, until they
levj' the full value of the destruction made, according to what the lords ('les
seigneurs ') may have from the common right, and by reason may do or ought to pay
to their tenants in like case, having regard to the yearly extent, between the Eiirl and
the said William, amounting to £13 a year. With clause of warrandice by the Earl.
Dated at Newcastle-on-Tyne the Sunday next after the feast of St. Michael 1360
[3rd October]. Witnesses, John of Coupland, Henry of Strother, then sheriff of
Northumberland, Eobert of Angretoun, William of Hepescotes, William of Presfen, and
Nicholas Bagot. [3170, Box 83.
50. ^- 1362.] Charter by John of AUyncrum, biu-gess of Edinburgh, of his lands of
Cragcroke, with pertinents, in favour of a chaplain' serving at the altar of the Virgin in
St. Giles Church, Edinburgh, for the welfare of the said John and his wife Joanna,
and of others enumerated in a very comprehensive clause. No date, perhaps about
1362.1 [34, Box 1.
51. 3rd January 1364.] Letters (in Norman-French) by Kauf of Neuille, lord of
Eaby, narrating that Henry of Strothre and Aleyn his brother were bound and
obliged by their ^Tiling to pay him 90 marks at Martinmas last and at Candlemas next
to come, and discharging them of the sum of 45 marks paid as at the Martinmas term.
At Newcastle-on-Tyne, 3rd January 1364. Seal attached, somewhat defaced and
broken. Shield bearing saltire; crest, a bull's C?) head. [2028, Box 52.
52. 16th January 1364.] Indenture (written in Norman-French) made between
Henry of Strothre, sheriff of Northumberland, on one part, and John of Prestoun and
John of Belasise, on the other part, by which the sheriff acknowledges receipt from
John of Preston of money of the issues from said countj', £69, 12s. 8d., and he has
received from John of Belasise £8. The sheriff charges them to pay to William of
Butill, 50s., and to Thomas Rute, for his wages, 20s. ; to Henry Scot to pay to vintners
in Newcastle-on-Tyne, 31s.; to William Bridok, butcher, 23s.; and to Adam Baty,
cordwainer, six marcs (1), and to Heiny Scot, 40s. The said sheriff has received from
John of Thorpe the issues of his bailiary, £10 ; from James of Routhbuy, for his bailiary,
£11, 10s. ; and from Hugh Dawessoun, the issues of his bailiary, 60s. Dated at New-
castle-on-Tyne, 16th January [1364]. Sealed by the parties interchangeably. Seal
of John of Prestoun attached, a chevron between three [charges blurred, but perhaps
three crosses fitchee] two and one. Legend: 'S. Johannis de Prestoun.' Another
seal is appended, but it is illegil)le. [2029, Box 52.
53. 26th June 1365.] Charter by Gilbert of Mynsternakeres, chaplain, and William
of Rypon, granting and confirming to Robert Lisle ('de Insula') of Wodburn, all the
lands, rents, etc., which the granters have by the gift of the said Robert in Fenwyk,
Estmatfen, Langetoun in Glendale, Haukewell, Troghen in Redesdale, and in the town
of Newcastle-on-Tyne : To be held to the said Robert for his lifetime of the lords of the
fee for the services due and wont. After the death of the said Robert, the said lands,
' Thia charter is printed at lengtli in Charters of St. Oiks, Edinhurgh, Bannatyne Club,
pp. 1-2-14.
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etc., shall remain with Robert, kinsman ('consanguinco') of said Robert 'dc Insula,'
son and heir of Robert, son of the said 'Robert de Insula' and Marie, daughter of Adamar
of Atholc ('l)'athels '), knight, and the heirs of his body; and if he shall die without
heirs of his body, then the lands, etc., shall remain with the right heirs of that Robert,
son of Robert son of the said Robert 'de Insula.' Witnesses, John of Strevelyne, Henry
of Haueryngtoun, knights ; Roger of Woderyngton, Robert of Fenwyk, and John of
A^'^alyngtoun. Dated at Neutonhall, Thursday next after the feast of St. John Baptist
[2Gth June] 1.365. [3171, Box 83.
54. Gth July 136.5.] Letters of Attorney by Henry of .Strother, constituting
WiLLLVJi OF Farnyley and John of Wedelesmore, his attorneys, to receive for him
sasine of all the lands, etc., which Cristiana, who was the wife of Hugh of Tyrwhit,
granted to him in the town of Tyrwhit nether, to be held in terms of her charter. At
Kirknewton in Glendale, 6th July 1365. [3172, Box 83.
55. 3rd April 1368.] Precept or Warrant (in Norman-French) by Henry of Percy,
senior, Robert d'Umfravill, Roger of Wydringtoun, and Henry of Strothre, appointed
by the king as commissioners to inquire how much of the tenths and fifteenths granted
to the king in the thirty-fourth year of his reign had been collected, directed to Henky
Strothre, narrating that it was found that Robert of Fenewyk, collector of the Ward
of Tyndall, levied from all the vills of the ward a fourth part of the tenths and fifteenths
which remain in his hands ; that Robert of Ryhill, now deceased, and William Heps-
cotes, collectors for the Island Ward, levied the same amount, which was in Robert
Ryhill's hands ; that William of Borowdoun, Thomas of Clenille (now dead), and William
Berehall, collectors for the Ward of Coldall, did the same, the sums remaining in
their hands respectively, Clenille's share being in the hands of William of Hydewyn —
therefore commanding the said Henry Strothre, sheriff of Northumberland, to distrain
the said collectors, their lands, executors, etc., with William Hydewyn, to pay the sums
collected without delay. At Feltoun, 3rd April [1368]. Seal attached, broken and
illegible. [2030, Box 52.
56. 25th November 1368.] Letters by William of Brinseley (1), chaplain, narrating
that Henry of Strothre is bound to pay him £8 of silver on 24th June next ; yet the
granter wills that if Henry do not infeft him in tlie manor of Manylawes fourteen days
after said date, according to indentures made between said Henry and Alice Perers,
so that the bargain fails, then the said Alice shall be free to do what she pleases -vvith
said manor, until the obligation be void. Given at London, Saturday, in the feast of
St. Katrine [25th November] 1368. Seal attached ; shield bearing a chevron. Legend
broken and illegible. [2031, Box 52.
57. 22nd October 1369.] Letters Patent by King Edward the Third, narrating
that by an inquest made by Alan of Strother, bailiff' of the Liberty of Tyndale, at com-
mand of Queen Philippa, then Lady of the Manor and Livery of Tyndale, it was found
that Katrine, lately Countess of Athole, deceased, held the manor of Hentishalghe,
with the forest of Lowes, for her life, the reversion then belonging to Johanna, the wife
of John Scott (' Scottus '), daughter and heiress of William of Strother, which manor,
etc., the Countess held of the queen for military service, and it is now in the king's
hands by the death of the queen ; the king, therefore, on the manucaption of Hugh
of Westwyck, of the county of Northumberland, has committed the custody of said
manor, etc., to Henry of Strother, with the exits due from the Countess's death, that
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he may answer for these, may preserve the manor from lying waste, and may do the
real services and others due. At Westminster, 22nd October 1369. [2032, Box -52.
58. 2nd June 1370.] Indenture (in Norman-French) testifying that, as Richard
Fitz John Scot, of the town of Xewcastle-on-Tyne, has granted to Alan of Strother of
Lyham, his heirs and assignees, 'as tous iours,' an annualrent of 48 shillings 'dargent'
over the lands of the said Richard, lying near the ' Calcros ' in the said town, between
the high way which stretches from the ' Calcros ' to the Church of All Saints on one
part, and the lands of William of Ann . . (?) on the other part, payable at Whitsunday
and Martinmas, — the said Aleyn for himself, his heirs, etc., grants that, if he or his heirs
are not disturbed at any time after the death of the said Richard Fitz John by his son
Richard Scot, his heirs, etc., of the lands and possessions in Denom, granted to his son
for life, by the elder Richard, then this writing shall lose its force and be of no value
in whose hands soever it may be found ; and during the life of the said Richard Fitz
John, Aleyn and his heirs shall not uplift the said annualrent. And the said Richard
Fitz John grants, for himself, etc., that if the said Aleyn or his heirs are disturbed by
the said Riehard Fitz Richard, as stated, this writing and annualrent shall be in force
'as tous iours.' Moreover, the said Aleyn grants, for himself, etc., that, whenever the
said Richard Fitz John obtains for Aleyn a release from Richard Fitz Richard of all
his right over the said lands in Denom, the payment of the annualrent shall cease and
this writing be of no value, into whatever hands it may come, and shall then be sur-
rendered to the said Richard Fitz John. Dated at Newcastle-on-Tyne, 2nd June 1370.
No witnesses. [3173, Box 83.
59. 20th January 1371.] Charter by Richard del Pole and Juwetta his -n-ife,
granting and confirming to Thomas of Middletoun, son of the said Juwetta, one
messuage, two hundred acres of land and twenty acres of meadow, in Middeltoun and
Belford [Northumberland], which the granters recovered in the king's court, as of
right of Juwetta against John of Denoum of Vnthank : To be held to the granter,
his heirs, etc., for services due and wont. At Middletoun, Sunday after St. Hilary's
day, an. rerj. 44, 20th January 1371. Witnesses, Richard of Horseley, then sherifi',
Walter of Swynhowe, John of Dychaunt (?). Two seals attached — one of them a
small oval bearing the Virgin and Child, and an indistinct figm-e in base ; the other
a demi-lion in chief, with two bars (V), legends illegible. [2033, Box 52.
60. c. February 1372.] Release by Elienora, who was the wife of John Corbett
of Levirchilde, in her widowhood, remitting and C|uitelaiming to Henry of Strother,
her father, all the right, etc., which she has in the manor of Langtoun in Glendale,
with the holdings and rents, which she has or claims in the towns and territories of
AVest-Newton and Kyrke-neutoun. No date. Two seals have been appended, but
only one remains — the charges and legend of which, though very indistinct, appear
to be identical with the seal in next writ. [2034, Box 52.
61. 1st February 1372.] Charter in the form of an Indenture, by William of
Eland, parson of the Chiu'ch of Angram, and John of Glideraw of Werk-upon-Tweed,
granting to John of Strother, knight, their whole manor of Langtoun in Glendale,
which they have of the gift and feoflnient of Henry, son of William of Strother, lord
of Mcnilaw ; to be held to John and the heirs of his body by his wife, Mary, daughter
of Sir Ala.r\ of Hetoun, and should she die without heirs, then the lands shall remain
with Sir John, son of Henry of Strother, and his heirs-male of his body ; failing whom,
c
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with Henry Strother, father of Sir John, and after his death the lands shall remain
with Thomas, son of said Henry, and the heirs-male of his body ; whom failing, with
Henry, son of said Henry, and the heirs-male of his body ; whom failing, the lands to
remain with the elder Henry, and Johanna, datighter of the elder Henry, and their
heirs-male in succession ; whom all failing, the lands to remain with the right heirs of
the said Henry, son of William of Strother, each holder in succession rendering the
services due to the chief lords of the fee. Dated at Langtoun in Glendalc [1st February
1371-2]. Witnesses, Robert Umfravillc, sheriff of Northumberland, John of Feltoun,
Alan of Hetoun, Thomas of Ildretoun, Robert Claucring, William del Vale, knights;
Alan of Strothre, John of Fennewik, Robert Ogle, John Muschamus, Hugh Sampson,
and William Haysand. Only one seal now attached, apparently that of John of
Glideraw, identical with the seal in previous writ, Imt more di.stinct, a shield bearing
a cock, three crosses in chief. Legend : 'S. Johan de Cliddcrowe.' [20.35, Box 52.
62. 23rd September 1374.] Release by Roger of Fulthorp, in favour of Henry of
Strother, of all actions of debt which he has against Henry from the beginning of the
world ('a principio mundi') luitil present date. Given at Ncwcastle-on-Tyne,
23rd September 1374. [2036, Box 52.
63. 27th September 1379.] Letters (in Norman-French) by Henry del Strothre,
lord of Newton, acknowledging that he is bound to Roger Corbet and his heirs in an
annualrent of 100 shillings for certain lands, which he has by grant of said Roger in
West Ne^vton [Northumberland], by way of exchange for the above rent, as appears by
a charter made thereupon, and declaring that he had atturned by payment of one
penny to Robert Ra and Elizabeth his wife, daughter of John Corbet, son and heir of
Roger, in acknowledgment of the said rent, before Sir John del Strother his son, Sir
William of Daltoun, chaplain of Killum, Sir Robert Gower (or Sower), chaplain of
Newton, and John Ercle. Given at Newton, 27tli September 1379. (Tuesday before
St. Michael's Day.) Seal attached — a wheel-like device. [2037, Box 52.
64. [1370-1380.] Charter by Gilcrist M'Kwnne, son of the late Eua, elder sister
of the late Nigel M'Nele, laird of Blarekanne [Blairquhan], and by Katerina, Afl'rica,
Ibbayg, and Cristiana, widows, sisters and co-heiresses of the said late Nigel their
brother, of their own free wiUs, in their urgent necessity ; they having first received
the permission of John Mac Alexander (' Alexandri'), laird of Dalcopene, their superior
[cf. No. 73 i»fiv], granting and selling to Roland Kenedy, laird of the half-lands of the
late John of Tro\vpe, in right of Cristian of Trowpe his wife, the penny-land of the .said
Blarekanne-Neyle in the tenement of Trownawe, in the earldom of Carrick, for a
certain sum of animals (' summa animalium '), which sum the said Roland had faithfully
paid in advance to them particularly, by equal portions, fully and without reserve ;
the said lands to be held from the granters and their heirs for two pennies of Ijlcnch
farm, payable yearly on the feast of St. Michael the Archangel, at the parish church of
St. Michael of Munthyrduffy i [■! Kirkmichael], and the said Gilcrist, Katerina, Affrica,
Ibbayg, and Cristiana, give warrandice. At Blarekanne, -(vitnesses. Sir Nicholas, abbot
of Krosragwer, John Kenedy, lord of Donehowyr, Gilbert and Thomas Kenedy, lords
of Knocdolyan and 'la Konrey,' [?Cundry] by the ('facestiam'=courtesy) of the
kingdom of Scotland, John M 'Henry [Henrici], lord of Koylyan, Adam Thomson,
lord of Kylnekylle, Doncan of Keryss, lord of the same, Robert M'Kawele, lord of
' In Robertson's Index of Missing Charters, p. 57, among those of King David the Seconrl, there
is a note of a Charter or Writ, ' anent the clan Muntercasduf, John M'Kennedy, captain thereof.'
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Karsnelohe, and others. Not dated, but c. 1370-1380, cf. No. 72 infra. Five seals
have been attached, but are now wanting. [1977, Box 51.
65. -0th January 1380.] Charter by Walter of Lesley, knight. Earl of Ross, grant-
ing to David of Tulach, whom failing, to Walter of Tulach, his brother, and the heirs-
male of their bodies respectively, the lands of Cragnachstoun and Ednelstoim in the
sheriffdom of Kyncardyn; also the mill of Baldany, in the sheriffdom of Banff: To
be held for three suits of court at the three head pleas to be held at Kyncardyn yearly.
Dated at Dundee, 20th January 1379-80. Witnesses, Sir James Lyndesay, lord of
Crawfurd, Alexander Lyndesay, lord of Glenesk, justiciar north of the Forth, John
Lyoune, lord of Glammys, chamberlain of Scotland, John Lyndesay, son of Sir Alexander,
and William Bedoune (?). The granter's seal attached, quarterly, first and fourth, a bend
charged with three buckles; second and third, three lions two and one. Legend
broken. [G5, Box 2.
66. -0th ]\Lay 1380.] Lidenture (in Norman-French) to the effect that Walter of
Folleberye, brother and heir to William of Folleberye, has given and granted to John
OF Hesselrig all the lands and pertinents he has in Hesselrig, except the reversion of
the lands which Agnes of Folleberye holds in dower in the same town of Hessilrig,
which reversion belongs to Walter : To be held to the grantee for ever ; under this
condition, that if the said AValter or any in his name pay to John of Hesselrig or his
heirs, at Hesselrig, at Whitsunday 1383, 20 merks, then, or on payment of 20 merks, it
shall be lawful to the said AValter to re-enter upon the said lands. AA'ritten at
Hesselrig, 20th iMay, third year of Richard the Second, 1380. [317-1, Box 83.
67. 26th November 1380.] Charter by King Robert the Second confirming a
charter (dated -ith October 1378) by which Adam Thore, bOTgess of Edinburgh, freely
pledges to the Abbot and Convent of Melrose, for the sum of £80, 6s. 8d., his tene-
ment on the south side of the street of Edinburgh between the land of John Herya
on the east, and that of William Fawsyde on the west : To be held by the grantees
till he can repay the money ; and they shall draw the rent of the tenement, which shall
not diminish during the time of pledge, and they shall pay 20s. yearly to Andrew
Beth the landlord (' domino capitule ') of the tenement. Witnesses to There's
writ, Andrew Beth, William Gupeld, Alexander Pastoune, and Laurence Prestoune,
burgesses of Edinljurgh. Confirmation given at Edinburgh, 26th November 1380,
[23, Box 1.
68. ('• 138.5.] Charter by John, eldest son of the King [Robert the Second] and Earl
of Carrick [afterwards King Robert the Third], granting to Thomas Kennedy, son to the
lord of Dalmertoun ('Thome Kenedy filio dno de Dalmertoun '), for his homage, etc., to
David Stewart [afterwards Duke of Rothesay], the granter's son, the penny land of
Sleutauh, with pertinents, and the penny land of Barsqueb, in the earldom of Carrick
and sheriffdom of Ayr : To be hold to the grantee and the lawful heirs-male of his body,
performing the forinsec service due to the granter. At Edinburgh, in presence of
Walter [Traill], bishop of St. Andrews, John [Peblis], bishop of Dunkeld, chancellor,
Sir Malcolm Drummond, the granter's brother [in law]. Sir Thomas of Erskine, Sir
Henry of Douglas, knights, Adam Forster, John of Schaw and James of Schaw,
squires. Not dated, c. 1385, but see 27th May 1387, iufm. [494, Box 15.
69. '■• 1385.] Charter by Duncan M'Churterr, son and heir of the late Patrick
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M'Churtcrr, granting and alienating to SiK Thomas Kenedy, knight, lord of Dalmortoxm,
the granter's whole lands of Dalelachane, lying on the water of Gerwane, in the parish
of Stratoun, earldom of Carrick and sheriffdom of Ayr, and that for twelve cows with
their calves, paid beforehand by Sir Thomas at his manor of Gyltre in presence of many
persons ; the lands to be held as freely as the late Patrick, the granter's father, held
them. Place and date of charter not stated, but the charter was probably granted about
1385. Witnesses, Sir Patrick Graham, Sir John Stirling, and Sir Walter Buchanan,
knights, Walter of Fosselane, Alexander and Alan of Lennox. The seals of Duncan,
Earl of Lennox, and Duncan Campbell of Gawnane are said to have been procured and
affixed by the granter, but only the tags remain. [1870, Box 48.
70. 138.5-86.] Charter under the Great Seal by King Kobert the Second, confirming
to David of Tllach the charter in his favour, dated at Dundee 20th January 1379-80,
No. 65 supra, by Walter of Lesley, knight, lord of Ross, of the lands of Cragnachstoiin,
Ednelstown, and the mUl of Baldany, as described in said charter. Dated the fifteenth
year of king's reign [1385-6]. Fragment of seal attached. [28, Box 1.
71. 24th July 1386.] Charter by John, Earl of Carrick, stewart of Scotland [after-
wards King Robert the Third], granting to Eolland Kenedy his whole right in the
two merk lands called Dalellechhane in the parish of Stratoun, earldom of Carrick and
sheriffdom of Ayr, fallen in the granter's hand by reason of escheat : To be held blench
for payment of a silver penny yearly at Turnbery Castle if asked, for all services, as in
charter of 6th May 1346, No. 40 supra. At Edinburgh, 24th July 1386. No witnesses.
[1871, Box 48.
72. 1386-1400. Charter by Roland Kenedy, lord of Blarechan, by which, failing
heirs of his own body, he grants to his brother or cousin ('fratruo') Sir Thomas
Kenedy, knight, lord of Geyltre, his whole lands of Blarechane and Dalellchane,
lying on the water of Girvan [here follows an erasure and the word ' Monterduffy,'
cf. No. 64 supia} in the earldom of Carrick and sheriffdom of Ayr : To be held to the
grantee and his heirs of the body, whom failing, to the granter's heirs whomsoever, for
services used and wont, due to the superior of the lands. Witnesses, Nicholas, then
abbot of the Monastery of Crosragmer, Sir Gilbert Kenedy, knight, lord of Donhewere
(Dunure), the granter's cousin ('fratruo meo'), Gilbert Kenedy, Thomas Kenedy, the
granter's brothers (' fratribus meis '), John sou of Henry, Mathew of Eclys, Colin
Johnson, son of Alexander, Andrew Sowyrlyson, Walter Clerk of Ayr. No date, but
probably between 1386 and 1400. [917, Box 26.
73. 1386-1400.] Charter by Colin son of John Alexander of Dalcupeyne, confirm-
ing the above charter hj Roland Kenedy, lord of Blarechane, to Sm Thomas Kenedy,
knight, lord of Geyltre, of the lands of Blarechane and Dalellechane, lying upon the
water of Girvan, followed by an erasure and the words 'Monter Duffy,' as in charter
cited. Same witnesses as in charter confirmed, except Colin Johnson. No date, 1386-
1400. [27, Box 1.
74. 27th May 1387.] Charter by John, Firstborn of the King of Scotland, Earl
of Carrie, steward of Scotland, granting to Thomas ICenedy, lord of Dalmortoun (see
No. 68 supra), for his services to the granter and Da\id Stewart, his eldest son, all
right which the granter has in the penny land of Slentach, the penny land of Barsgvebe
[Barscobe or Barscube], and in the twenty shillings of land of Knokyncluych, which
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are called the lands of Murdac son of Andrew, son of Somerledy, lying in the earldom
of Carrie and sherifFdom of Ayr : To be held of the granter and his heirs in fee and
heritage, for service due and wont. At Edinburgh, 27th May 1387. No ^vitnesses.
[66, Box 2.
75. 27th September 1387.] Release and Quitclaim (in Norman-French) by John
of Caretoun of Newcastle-on-Tyne, and Elizabeth, his wife, in favour of Thomas of
Stkother, knight, of all right and claim they have or had over the lands, rents, and
possessions which Thomas has in reversion or in property in Glendale, and obliging
themselves to warrant to the said Thomas for ever an annualrent of 100 shillings pur-
chased by him from them and existing on their lands of West Newton in Glendale.
Dated 27th September 1387. Witnesses, Robert Plummer, mayor of Newcastle-on-
Tyne, Laurence Dactoun, Robert of Rayntoun, and Thomas of Heryngton, bailies of
Newcastle, Robert Olyver, John of Thorntoun, John of Daltoun. One seal remains,
impressed with an ^1 . [2038, Box 52.
76. 29th September 1387.] Charter by Thomas of Strother, knight, granting to
Sir Robert of Bugthrop, chaplain of the parish church of Newton in Glengall [sic, 1.
Glendall], and to John Burell, residing there, the half or moiety of his town of Wester
Newton in Glendall, with pertinents, etc., formerly belonging to the deceased Roger
Corbet : To be held to the grantees and their assigns of the chief lords of that fee for
the ser«ces due and wont. With clause of warrandice. Witnesses, Roger Heroun,
Gerard Heroun, John of Maners, knights ; Robert of Maners, John of Howburne, and
John of Heselrigg. Dated at Newtoim in Glendall, 29th September an. reg. 11 Richard
the Second, 1387. [3175, Box 83.
77. 29th September 1387.] Letters of Attorney by Thomas of Strother, knight,
appointing Robert JNLaners and Thomas L'nyot, his attorneys, to give sasine of the
above moiety of land to the said Sir Robert Bugthrope and John Bltjell. Dated
at Newtoun in Glendale, 29th September 1387. [3176, Box 83.
78. 30th October 1387.] Charter by Robert of Bugthrope, chaplain, and John
Burell, granting to Thoiu.s of Strother, knight, and Matilda his vdle, daughter of John
of Huthome, knight, the moiety of the town of Wester Newton in Glendale, which the
granters have by the gift of Thomas of Strother : To be held to Thomas and Matilda
and their lawful heirs of their bodies, whom failing, to the heirs of Thomas, of the lords
of the fee. Witnesses, Roger Heroun, Edward Heroun, [Thomas] Gray of Hortoun
John of Maners, knights; John of Hesilrig, John of Howburne, Robert [Maners?].
Dated at Newtoun in Glendale, 30th October 1387. [3177, Box 83.
79. 30th October 1387.] Letters by TH0^us del Strother, knight, and [Ma]tilda
his wife, appointing John Kerre and Richard Strother (?) their attorneys, for receiving
sasine of the half town of Wester Neutoun, with all pertinents, which belonged to the
deceased Roger Corbet, which the granters had by gift of Robert of Bugthrop and John
Burell. At Newtoun in Glendale, 30th October 1387. [2039, Box .52.
80. 12th May 1388.] Charter by Robert of Maners, granting to Thojus of
Strother, knight, and Matilda his -vvife, his half carucate of land in Kirkne^vtoun
meadows, arable land, pasture, and woods, except the wood of Ruttok : To be held to
them and the heirs of Thomas. Given at Kirknewton in Glendale, 12th Mav 1388.
Witnesses, Sir Roger Heron, Sir John of Maners, Sir Thomas Gray of Hortoun, knights •
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John Burell and Richard Symondsone. Seal appended : an eagle with wings displayed,
supporting a shield quarterly, first and fourth, three bars; second and third, three
squirrels (?) Legend apparently 'Sigillum Eoberti Ma[ners],' but somewhat defaced.
[2040, Box 52.
81. c. 1390.] Transumpt made in presence of Sir Robert of Laweder, justiciary of
Scotland, sitting in a court of justice ayre ('itineris justiciarie '), held at Bowne on 16th
July 142.5, of a charter by George of Dunbarr, Earl of March, Lord of Annandale and
Man, granting to his brother Sir Patrick of Dunbar [in the transumpt designed 'of
Bele '], knight, for good service, forty merks of land within the town and territory of
iMersington, bounded as follows : — Beginning fi'om the head of Hauxlawburne, descend-
ing to the burn of Brentonane and up that burn to the Goto Mure, and beyond the
Cote Mure as the march stones ('mete ') are placed by the perambulators, and descend-
ing near Oneliche Buchtis by the march stones there placed, and down and beyond
the way as far as the south part of Cruke Leche, and towards the west to Lamdeyn-
burne, and descending that burn to Erlis Cruke, and beyond that burn as the arable
land lies near Erlis Cruke towards the east, thence towards the south to the marches
('marchias ') of Lethame, and so towards the west to the marches of Halsingtoun, and
descending towards the north by the marches of Pytlishuche and a carucate of land of
Halsingtoun, to the marches of Rollandston, and so towards the east by the marches of
Qwynkirstanys to the head of the Hauxlawburne : To be held to Sir Patrick and his
heirs for the services due from the lands. [No date, c. 1390.] Witnesses, John of
Dunbarr, Earl of Moray, the granter's brother, Patrick of Hebburne, lord of Halis,
Robert Mautaland, knights, Alexander of Richyneton and Philip of Nesbit, squires.
William of Cranyston, clerk, of St. Andrews diocese, by imperial authority, notary,
writer of transumpt. Witnesses to transumpt, the Abbot of Celcow [Kelso], Sir
Robert Laweder, justiciar, Alexander of Home, Patrick of Heyryng, David of Home,
John of Manderston, and William Despenser. Four seals are appended; (1) that of
the abbey of Kelso, broken ; (2) Sir Robert Lauder's, broken, but two supporters (two
lions) and crest visible ; (3) a seal, legend illegible, except 'Sig . . . yng' apparently
that of Patrick Heyryng — shield l)earing three bars, charges on bars indistinct,
perhaps ermine ; (1) seal, a chevron between three birds two and one [woodpeckers
or martlets ?]. Legend: ' S. lohannis Manderston.' [29, Box 1.
82. 21st July 139-5.] Notarial Instrument narrating the Resignation by John of
Lamertoun, burgess of Innerkethjme, of the lands of Northal [North Hailes], Southal
[South Hailes], and Benyston, into the hands of Dame Jonet of Erth, lady of Walchton,
superior of said lands, who duly received the same and delivered them to John of
Jedwortii, his heirs and assignees, to lie held of her and her heirs, as Lamertoun held
them. Done in the hall of Walchtoun, 21st July 139.5. Witnesses, Robert Pet, laird
of Cragis, Symon Kid, and Adam Lambe, presbyters. William of Cranyston, ' clericus
coniugatus' of St. Andrews diocese, by imperial authority notary public. [25, Box 1.
83. 5th June 1397.] Charter by King Robert the Third [not in extant registers],
granting to George of Dalyell the whole lands of Dalyell, within the sheriftdom of
Lanark, formerly held by Sir James Sandilands, the king's brother [in law], and
resigned by him : To be held to the grantee and his heirs-male, whom failing, to William
of Dalyell, knight, his father, and his heirs-male, etc., in fee and heritage as freely as
the lands were held by any one before the resignation, saving the king's ser^ce. At
Linlithgow, 5th June an. reg. 8 [1397]. Witnesses, Walter [Traill], bishop of St. Andrews,
1408] THE LAING CHARTERS 23
Gilbert [GreneLaw], bishop of Al)erdeen, chancellor, David, Duke of Rothesay, Robert,
Duke of Albcany, Archibald, Earl of Douglas, Sir James Douglas of Dalkeith, and Sir
Thomas Erskine. [2671, Box 09.
84. 24th November 139S.] Charter under the Great Seal by Richard [the Second],
King of England, confirming two charters by Edward, his grandfather, in favour of JoHN,
Duke of Acquitaine and Lancaster, also designed as King of Castillo and Leon, the
first granting to the said John and to his wife Blanche, daughter and heir of Henry,
P^arl of Lancaster, all the lands and feofs belonging to the said Henry, and the second
granting to the said John and his heirs all fines, etc., of all castles, honours, etc., given
in exchange for the earldom of Richmond, castles, and others, belonging to the said
Earl Henry, both which charters are confirmed by the king to his uncle the said John,
for his life. Dated at 'Westminster, 24th November in the 21st year of the king's
reign, 1398. [26, Box 1.
85. 15th April 1400.] Charter by Joanna [Stewart], relict of the late Sir James
Sandilands, lord of Calder, narrating that she and her late husband had been in
conjoint fee of the lands of the barony of Dalyhel and had resigned the same for new
infeftment in favour of George of Dalyhel, son and heir of Sir William of Dalyhel,
knight ; wherefore she in her widowhood fulh' ratifies and approves the said infeftment,
renouncing all claims upon the barony of Dalyhel. Edinburgh, 1.5th April 1400. No
\vitnesses. Seal wanting. [2672, Box G9.
86. 14 — .] Fragment of a Papal liull— no names legible. Anno 14 — . [14-53,
Box 37.
87. 20th January 1404.] Charter by Adam of Spot, burgess of Edinburgh, with
consent of Petronilla, his wife, confirming to the executor of the last will and testament
of the deceased John of Peblis, for the support of a chaplain, viz. : — Sir Thomas of
Halliday, and successors, at the alt;ir of St. John Evangelist, founded in his chapel,
situate on the north side of the Church of St. Giles of Edinburgh, twenty shillings of
annualrent to be uplifted from certain lands of the said Adam of Spot. Dated and
sealed at a full com-t held in the tolbooth (' thelonco ') of the said burgh, 20th January
1404-5.1 [35, Box 1.
88. 7th January 1408.] Instrument narrating that John Rede of Dalrympil,
burgess of Edinburgh, freely granted to the Friars Preachers of said burgh, in jjure
alms, an annualrent of two silver marks, to be levied twice a year from his tenement
there, now occupied by himself, situated on the north side of the said burgh, betwixt
the land of the deceased Nicholas Elwald on the west side, and the land of John
Cameron on the east side of the said tenement. And the said John Rede delivered one
silver penny to Friar Adam, prior of the said Preachers, then present and acting for
his brethren, in token of possession of the said aninialrent, and so invested him
therein. These things were done on the pavement of the said burgh, in front of said
tenement, in presence of John of Esdale, Robert Besate, presbyters, \\'illiam Robertson,
then Ijailie of said burgh, Duncan Rollow, Alexander Napar, Adam Goldsmyth, junior,
burgesses, John Ker, sergeant of the burgh, and many others, on 7th January 1407-8.
Richard Langlands, presbyter of St. Andi-ews diocese, by imperial authority notary
public. [86, Box 2.
' This Charter is printed in Charteft (if St. Giles, Edinbwyli, Banuatyne Club, pp. 40, il.
24 CALENDAR OF [1409
89. Ith M:iy 1409.] Kelease by Kicluird of Newton and Elizabeth his wife, in
favour of WiLLLUi OF Steothek, son of Alan of Strotlier, of all personal actions
against him they have, or have had, from the beginning of the world to the present
date. Given in presence of Robert Gabeford and Roger del Buthe, tth May 1409.
Seals broken. [2041, Box 52.
90. 2nd February 1410.] Charter by James of Douglas, lord of Dalkeith, to
TnoirAS of Carruthers, of the lands of Brandriggs in Annandale, in the holding of
Hutoun under the moor ('sub mora'), resigned by Elizabeth Cryspyne : To be held
for services used and wont. Witnesses, James Douglas the grantor's heir, James
Douglas of Roberton, and William Monypenny, knights, John and James Twedy, and
Adam of Corry, at Dalkeith, 2nd February 1409-10. [IG, Box 1.
91. 20th June 1411.] Release by John of Folbery, quitclaiming to William OF
FoLBERY, son of Cristiana, all right or claim which John has in the whole manor of
Folbery, and in all lands, etc., in the towns of Foll)ery, Hesilrig, and Caldmerton
[Northumberland], ^^^th the reversion of all those which Agnes, lately wife of William
of Folbery, the granter's brother, holds in dowry, which lands the grantee holds by gift
of the granter. With clause of warrandice. At Folbery, 20th June 1411 ; witnesses,
Robert of Ogle, John of Mideltoun, Thomas Gray of Horton, knights; John Gray,
Sampsone Hardyng, Edward of Crawcester, William of R [torn], John of Wetewod,
Richard of Harbotel, and John Borell. [2042, Box 52.
92. 28th June 1412.] Indenture [much torn and defaced] made at Irrwyn, 28th
June 1412, Ijetween 'Frere Willyam Cokar, than beande prouincial of the Quite Freris
of Scotlande ane wyth [the chapter of] the hale prouincial beande at Irrwyn,' on one
part, and Rankyn of Foulertoun, lord of that Ilk, on the other part, as follows: 'That
is to say, it is cumyu till oure eris that thare has bene syndry tymys gre[vous deliates
between the said lord] and oure freris duellande in the said house of Irrwyn, sum for
wilfulnes and sum for defaute of knawlage as [to the] patronage of the saide house of
Irrwyn, for the forsaide lorde clemys that he sulde be patrone, and the freris has said
nay, for the qwilk debate the house and the personis thare in duellande has syndry
tymys sufferit disese and skathe.' The said lord having come to the chapter 'and
requirande to se qwhethir he aucht to be patrone of the saide place or noth,' the whole
chapter ' haf fondyn the forbearis of the saide Rankyne beand foundom-is and patronis
till our house of Irrwyn, qwharfor we haf gefyn decrete ' granting and confirming the
said Rankin in the foundership of the place, and all his heirs succeeding to him ; ' we
forbedande til ony frere or freris that now is or sail be in ony tyme to cum vnder al
payne that thai may fall in to the religion, that nane presome to inpungne oure decrete
t^efyne apon this mater, and gif ony presumys to say ony thing in the contrary that is
beforsaide, as God forbede at thai clo, the forsaide lorde or his ayris qwhat sa thai be
for the tyme, sal abide the prouincialis cumyng and sal pleinzhe til him qwhat sa he be
for the tyme and he sal punys that frer or freris with help of the patrone gif myster be,
as the cause requiris. Item, the said Rankyn is oblist til vs that he and his ayris sail
supponel the place and the freris thare in duellande, as patronys in thairc rithwis cause
efter thair pouer in al tyme to cum, na he na his ayris sal noth iniure na disese the
place throuch na titil of patronage bot as it is granttit til him and thaim in this inden-
toui', that is to say, that qwhat tym [the lord or] his ayris askys lefe at the prior of the
house to entre in the place, that than the prior sal . . . [illegible] lang as [they do]
na supprycion to the place or to the personis, and gif ony suppricion be done in dede
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.... he or his ayris sal amende it as sic dede askis or ellis he or thai qwhat sum euer
thai be for the tyme sal remove oute of the place within xiiij days (pvil it be amendit.'
Done in duplicate. [910, Box 2G.
93. ith March l-il.3.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding on a charter (dated at
Irvine, 1st January 1391), by Adam of Foidartoun, knight, lord of Crosby, wnth consent
of If^mulph of Foulartoun, his son and heir, gi-anting to Peter of C.vldwell (or Peter
called of Caldwell), and Isabella his wiie, their heirs, etc., the lands of Scottisschaw,
they rendering homage to the granter and three suits yearly at his place of Foulartoun,
also paying a silver penny at '\\Tiitsunday if asked. Witnesses, Sir William of Douglas
of Peirstoun, and Sir John Blare of Adamtoun, knights : Adam Wallays, lord of
Caprontoun, William of Farnyly, lord of Crevach, Hugh Clerk, Adam Chepman, John
of Glassach, burgesses of Irvine. Sasine given by William Neilson, notary, at the cost
of Peter of Caldwell, on 4th March 1412-1.3 in the common street of Ayr; witnesses,
Mr. Duncan Petyt, prebendary of the Church of Ayr, Friar Thomas of Cargyll, minister
of Fale, Robert Adamson (' Ade'), vicar of the church of Colmanell, John Mure, lord
of Caldwell, John Mure, lord of Sanchar, [Robert or Roger] Miu-e, son (or sons) of
^\'illiam Mure of Park, John Brown, burgess of Ayr, John Paterson of [Per]wyc, etc.
\\'illiara Neilson (' Nigelli '), clerk, of Glasgow diocese, liy imperial authority notary.
[911, Box 26.
94. I'th August 1413.] Charter by Robert, Duke of Albany, etc., Governor of
Scotland, in favour of Robert of Conynchame, granting to him the lands of Kilniauris,
Lambrachton, Kilbride, Skelmorele, and Polqwharne, in the sheriffdom of Are [Ayr] ;
the barony of Redehall, in the sheriffdom of Edinburgh ; the lands of Hassynden, in
the sheriffdom of Roxburgh ; and the lands of Ranfarule, in the barony of Renfrew :
^\ liich lands had been duly resigned in the granter's hands by Sir A\'illiam of Conyng-
hame, knight, father of the said Robert : To be held to Robert and the heirs-male of
his body lawfully to be procreated ; whom failing, to the said William, his father, and
his heirs-male lawfully to be procreated ; whom failing, to Thomas of Conynghame, his
brother ; whom failing, to Alexander of Conynghame, also his brother ; whom failing,
to John of Conynghame, his brother ; whom failing, to Umfrey of Conynghame, knight,
his cousin ; whom failing, to Archibald of Conynghame, his brother ; whom failing, to
A\'illiam of Conynghame, son and heir of the late Archibald of Conynghame, knight,
and to the heirs-male of their bodies, procreated and to be procreated, of each nominee
in succession ; whom all failing, to the nearest lawful heirs of the said Sir William, of
the king in fee and heritage for the usual services. Dated at Doune, in Menteith, 7th
August 1413. Witnesses, Gilbert [Grenelaw], Inshop of Aberdeen, chancellor, Robert
Stewart of Fife, grandson, and John Stewart, Etirl of Buchan, son of the Governor,
John Forester of Corstorfyn, Alexander Hamilton of Innerwike, knight, and Andrew of
Hawik, rector of Listen, secretary. [762, Box 22.
95. 22nd November 1414.] Charter by Johanna, relict of Robert Clerk, and
William Clerk of Chatton, granting to Richard White all their lands and holdings
in the town and fields (' campis ') of Folbury, within the lordship of Folbiu-y : To be held
for services due and wont. At Folbury, 22nd November [1414]. Witnesses, Thomas
Gray, knight, AVilliam Redenhale, Robert Shelle, Walter of Folbury and John Post.
Two seals — defaced. [2043, Box 52.
96. 30th April 1417.] Charter by William of Melgdrum, laird of Clesch, granting
D
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to James of Dundas [of that ilk 1], the lands of Craigtoun in the tenement of Philpston,
in the barony of Abcrcorn, and constabulary of Linlithgow; to be held from the
granter and his heirs of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem, undci' reversion, to be
redeemed for the sum of £40 Scots, payable in the parish church of Dunmanin
[Dalmeny], Dated at Edinburgh, 30th April 1417 (?). No witnesses. The writ is
cut and worn, some portions being scarcely legible. On the back is written 'Vmq"
James Dundas, laird of Dundas, and faider to Duncan, chairtour of Cragtoun, etc.,
maid be the laird of Cleis, first ])roprietor.' [23G5, Bo.x Gl.
97. 30th January 14 20.] Instrument of Sasine following on a charter liy James
Atkynson, burgess of Edinburgh, in favour of Thomas uv Fayule, also burgess there,
of an annualrent of 26s. 8d., from a tenement on the north side of the street of said
burgh, between the land of Thomas Cant on east, and the land of the late Thomas of
Malvil on west. Sasine given 30th Jaimary 1419-20. Witnesses, Alan of Fayrnile,
alderman, and William of l^iberton, then bailie of said burgh, William Corour, Forster,
Simon Dulbel, Eobcrt of Fergushill, Alexander Cragi, James of Achynlek, sergeant of
burgh, and John Clcrc of Lanark. John Broun, clerk, of St. Andrews diocese, by
imperial authority notary. [1817, Box 47.
98. 1420.] Charter by William of Douglas, second Earl of Angus, granting to
TuojrAS, SON OF Adam of Bonkylk, lands in the territory of Blcnerne within the
regality of Boidcyle, namely, six husbandlands. To be held blench for one silver
penny. The charter is not dated, but probably circa 1420. The witnesses are Adam
Hepburn, lord of Halis, John 'de Sancto Claro' of Hirdmanston, Patrick Hepburn of
A\^alchton, Archibald and Alexander Hepburn, Adam of Nesbit, William of Cranystoun,
William of Wedderbm-ne, and Nicholas Paxtoun. [2, Box 1.
99. 20th December 1421.] Charter by Murdach, Duke of Albany, Earl of Fife and
Montcith, Governor of Scotland, granting to Henry Gall on his own resignation, and
to the heirs-male of his body, thirty-three acres of land, commoidy called the Maw,
in the territory of Cambron, sheriffdom of Fife. To be held of the Duke and his heirs
as Earls of Fife for services due and wont. At Doune, 20th December 1421.
Witnesses, Alexander Steuart, son of the Duke, Mr. John Steuart, rector of Flyske,
John Lyndesay of Biris, David Berclay of Luthery, and Alan Ottirl)urne, the Duke's
secretary. The Duke's private seal attached ; somewhat broken. Shield couche,
quarterly, first and fourth, a lion rampant for Fife ; second and third, the Steuart fess
chequy, with a label of five points in chief. Crest rising out of a ' wreath ' chequy on
close helmet with mantling — a boar's head and neck between two trees. Supporters —
two lions sejant guardant coue. Legend : ' S. Mordaci du[cis] Albanie : comitis [de
Fyffe et de] Menteth.' [1454, Box 38.
100. 21st December 1422.] Notarial Listrument narrating that John of Cunnyng-
ham, bailie depute of the Venerable Sir Robert of Cunnyngham, lord of Kilmauris,
superior of the lands and barony of Maldyslie, in the sheriffdom of Lanark, gave
sasine of the lands of Wetschaw to Quinten Weir, and Jonet his spouse, the survivor
of them and their heirs-male, according to the charter made to them. Done on
the lands of Wetschaw, 21st December 1422. Witnesses, Sir Thomas Wykytschaw,
chaplain, David Wallas, John Brownlee, Thomas Wetschaw, John Powst, and John
Kyng. Kobert of Peblis, clerk, of Glasgow diocese, by apostolic authority notary
public. [68, Box 2.
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101. 10th July 1424.] Charter by King James the First, confirming a charter of
sale (date not given), hy John of Murrefe [Murray] of Ogilface, to Sir John Forstare,
knight, the king's master of household, of the whole lands of Badlormy, in the sherift'dom
of Lothian and constabulary of Linlithgow, to be held according to the terms of the
charter of sale. Given at Edinburgh, 10th July 1424. Witnesses, William [Lauder],
bishop of Glasgow, chancellor, Walter Earl of Athole, the king's uncle, John Seton
and Walter Ogilvy, knights, Mr. John Cameron, secretary. Fragment of great seal
attached. [104, Box .3.
102. 13th August 142.5.] Letters by William Spynk of Gatcshed, appointing
William of Lilburne and John Yocson of Chatton to give sasine to Kobert For.ster of
Chatton, Edward of Lilburn, and John Gray, vicar of the church of Nevtoun
[Newtoun], in terms of a charter, of a portion of a messuage in Chatton, on the east
side of the vill of Chatton on the Northrawe, and of twelve acres of land and one acre
of meadow, with pertinents, etc., lying in the lordship and territory of Chatton.
Dated 1.3th August 142.5. Witnesses, Thomas Gray of Horton, knight, William of
Strother, Thomas of Strother, Edward Crawcester, William Hardyng, Richard of
Lilburne, and Roliert of Doxford. Seal attached, broken. [2044, Box .52.
103. [13th] August 1425.] Writ, in a very illegible condition, apparently an
obligation Ijy the above-named William Spynk and another, to the same Robert
Foster, to pay a certain sum of money. Dated apparently same day as preceding writ.
Two seals are affixed, the first bearing the device of an JI\ surmounted by an antique
crown, while the second bears the device ^ surmounted by a coronet, and as a legend
' Herbotelle ' (1). [2046, Box 52.
104. 10th June 1426.] Charter by John of Alncrom, burgess of Edinburgh, in favour
of Sir John OV Hyll, chaplain, and his successors, chaplains founded from the lands
of Cragcruke, at the altar of the Virgin in St. Giles' Church, Edinburgh, of an annual-
rent of 6s. Sd., payable from a tenement on the south side of the High Street of said
burgh, for a requiem mass to be celebrated at said altar on 1 6th June yearly, and
failing proper discharge of this duty, the said sum to be revoked, and applied for the
repair of the church. Dated 10th June 1426.1 [36^ Box 1.
105. 15th December 1426.] Letters by E<inkyn (Reginald) of Fowlartoun, lord of
Corsby, granting to his ' lufid sonnis ADjUI OF FoWLARTOUN, and Wilzhajie of Fowlar-
toun, his brothir,' power to receive forty merks of annualrent to be uplifted yearly
from the grantor's lands of ' Corsby, Crakislando, Galis, Fowlartoun, Marras, Lathis,
Newhil, Dregarne,' and others, as they like best, ' ay and a qwilast at thare be made to
thaim Adam and Wilzham or to thair ayris be me or be myn ayris twenty markis worth
of my said landis in gaynand place, in fee and heritage,' etc. ; that is, to Adam and his
heirs ten marks, and to William and his heirs the same amount of land, the latter
succeeding to Adam's ten mcrk land should Adam's posterity fail. Dated at Ayr, L5th
December 1426. [The tags only of four seals now remain, but the granter states that
his own seal was appended, with the seals of John Sempil, lord of Eliotstoun and sherift"
of the regality of Renfrew, George Camliale, lord of Lowdoun and sheriff of Ayr, Robert
Sempil, son and heir of the said John, John of Maxwel, lord of Cawdorwood, William
Maxwell of Akinhede, Thomas of Crawfurtl, lord of Auchiimamis, Adam of Cunyngham,
lord of Caprowntoun, and John of Blare, lord of Adamtoun. [1264, Box 34.
' This Cliartei- is printed in Chaiier/! of St. Giles, Edinhui-ijh, Bannatync Cluli, j)p. 46, 4".
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106. 5th November 1427. J Precept of Sasine by lianulf of Foulartouii, laird
(' dominus ') of Corsby, directed to Alexander of Caldwell, as bailie, for iiifeftiiig ^\'llJ,IAM
oi" FuuLAKTOUN, son of the graiiter, in an annualrent of '10 merks, to be uplifted from
the granter's whole lands, according to a charter made thereon. Dated at Are [Ayr],
5th November 1427. Witnesses, Adam of Conyngham, laird of Caprintoun, Robert of
Dalrympill, laird of Ingilliston, James of Achenlek, laird of that ilk, John Gray, clerk
of Are. [G60, Box 20.
107. 20lh July 1128.] Charter by King James the First, as Steward of Scotland,
granting to Ii.\N'KiN Fowl.mito^tn of Corsby on his own resignation, and to Mariotji
Walace, his spouse, the lauds of Dregaruc, lying in Kyle-Stewart in the shire of Ayr :
To be held to them and the longest liver of them, then to William Fowlartoun, their
son, and the heirs of his body, etc. ; whom failing, to Adam Fowlartoun, brother-german
of William, and the heirs of his body ; whom failing, to Kankin's heirs \vhomsoever, of
the Stewart of Scotland for the time in fee and heritage, for the services used and wont.
Given under the Privy Seal, in place of the Stewart's seal, at Perth, 20th July 1428.
Witnesses, John [Cameron], bishoj) of Glasgow, chancellor, Mr. A\'illiam Foulis, keeper
of Privy Seal, Sir John Forester, chamberlain. Sir Walter Ogilvy, treasurer, knights ;
and Thomas Somervel, justiciar south of the Forth. [12CG, Box 34.
108. 17th August 1428.] Charter l)y John Stewart, lord of Darnley, kuight, granting
to Revnald of Fowlartoun, lord of Consby, on the latter's own resignation, and to his
lawful heirs and assignees of his body, the lands of Overtown in the barony of Torbol-
towii and shire of Ayr, to be held for three pleas of court yearly, at Torbolton. At
Darnley, 17th August 1428. Witnesses, Andrew Hamylton, Alan Stewart, John Blare,
lord of Adamtoun, aud John, his sou and heir, James Auchiuleck of that ilk. Sirs
Thomas Haket aud Arthur ^\'hite, chaplains. Seal gone. [1265, Box 34.
109. 28th June 1432.] Notarial Instrument stating that Sir Thomas Kyrkpatrick,
lord of Killosberu, personally declared that he had a long time ago granted the lands
of Penersax in frank tenement for life to His brother Roger, and that he had now
resigned them into the hands of his superior lord, Ai-chibald Duke of Touraine, Earl
of Douglas and Longavile, who had granted them to George, son of Sir Thomas
Kirkjoatrick, and his heirs-male, wherefore the said Sir Thomas now protests that such
resignation, etc., shall not prejudice his gift to his brother. Done at the ' chemes '
or mansion-house of Penersax on 28th June 1432, before Adam Jonstoun, lord of that
ilk, Thomas Grame, lord of Rowcau, David Erwyn, David Jonestoun, Richard Corsby,
^\'illiam, Richard, David, Walter, and Thomas Bell, and John Williamson. Michael of
Byrkmyr, presbyter of Glasgow diocese, by imperial authority notary public. [30, Box 1.
110. 25th October 1432.] Notarial Instrument narrating that in presence of the
notary and witnesses there appeareil, \\'ithin the collegiate church of Dalkeith at the
altar of the blessed Virgin there, a noble man, Henry of Leuingston of Manerston, being
as he asserted in fee of the lands called the Temple lands of Dudingston, lying in the
barony of Abercorn, and Margaret of Scugale, his sister, being, as he also asserted, in
frank tenement of the same, who both freely resigned in the hands of Friar Thomas
Gudwine, governor ('gubernator') of all the lands of St. John of Jerusalem, within the
kingdom of Scotland, the said lands, with all claim on them, in favour of Thomas OF
Scugale, younger son of the said Margaret ; which resignation being accepted. Friar
Thomas transferred the lands to the grantee to be held to him aud his heirs-male
1434] THE LAING CHARTERS 29
of Friar Thomas and his successors for Gs. 8d. yearly rent and service due and wont.
Done 25th October 1432; wtnesses, Sir William Monypenny, knight, William and
Henry Leuingston of Calendar, Alexander Giftard, and Sir Patrick of Perkley. James
Gilbertson (' Gilberti ') of St. Andrews diocese, l)y imperial authority notary public.
[2G38, Box 68.
111. 29th January 1434.] Notarial Instrument narrating that John Plummar, citizen
and co-bailie of the city of St. Andrews, as procurator for Henry M.\.son and Davit)
Broun, citizens and coJjailies of said city, asked from John Lomysden and Alexander
Name, deputes of the Great Chamberlain of Scotland, the manner and form of a certain
judicial process led against the said Henry and David and their sureties, by the said
deputes, on 20th January last past in the tolbooth of the burgh of Cupar ; to which the
deputes replied, that as he had shown his procuratorial authority, they would freely
give him the manner and form of the process against Henry and David, and wished
him to do in that process what is by law required. The procurator answered he
was Avilling to pay for the writing of said process, and Ijeyond that he neither knew
nor wshed to proceed further in the matter. Then the deputies ofl'ered to the
prociuator the manner and form of the process by a full and public reading to be made
by a notary public, which the procurator wholly and entirely refused to hear ; and
further, the deputes answered that as the procurator neither had nor showed any
procuratory for the sureties of the said Henry and David, they were not willing to show
him or answer him anything in the cause of said sureties. Done in the tolbooth of the
burgh of Dundee, in the chamberlain's circuit court ('curia itineris') at 2 p.im. on
2'Jth January 1433-4, before Walter Ogilvy and John Scrimgeour, knights, Andrew
Gray and Andrew Ogilvy, squires (' scutigeris '). Mr. Alexander Guthery and John
of Hadington, witnesses. Patrick Scot, of Brechin diocese, by imperial authority notary
public. [73, Box 2.
112. 20th February 1434.] Letter of Reversion by Alan of Twedi, burgess of
Edinburgh, acknowledging the sale to him by James Atkynson, also burgess there,
uf an annualrent of two merks from a tenement in Edinburgh on north side of High
Street, which the said Alan binds himself to restore, on payment of 21'"' 6s. 8d. to
be made on the great altar of St. Giles' Church. At Edinburgh, 20th February 1433-4.'
[37, Box 1.
113. 13th October 1434.] Notarial copy of a Notarial Instrument, dated 13th
October 1434, narrating that upon the fields in the territory of the prioress and nuns
of Northt Bervyk [North Berwick], on the north side of North Berwick Law, there
compeared Thomas Symmerucll, lord of Carnelieith, justiciary of the king south of
Forth, who, by virtue of a certain brieve of perambidation addressed to him by the
religious women Matilda de Leys, prioress of the nuns of North Berwick and convent of
same, had caused summon the convent on one part and the Burgesses and Comjiunity
of North Berwick on the other, and they appearing, the justiciary caused the brieve be
read, and then, with consent of both parties, caused an assize to be chosen of twenty-five
persons : Sir James Hamilton, lord of Fingaldistoun, knight, John of St. Clair, lord of
Hyrmiston, Da\'id Borthvvyk of Newhall, Patrick Home of Kauchburne, James
Quhitlaw, John Heriot, John of St. Clair, Henry Haitlye, Alexander Newtoun of that
ilk, Patrick Knollis, Thomas Balse(?), John Craig, Walter Craig, John Aldinstoun,
Alexander Lindsay, Thomas Gibson, Robert Thomson of Langnudre, John Yuill of
' PriuteJ iu Charters of St. Qilen, Edinhuryh, Banuatyne Club, p. 5".
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Garmiltoun, William Flemj'ng, Kichard Daill, Robert Erth, William Lermoiith of
Kingston, .John of Dolas, John Renton of Lammyrton, and John Archer : Which
assize were sworn, and after hearing parties, went and perambulated the marches, and
divided them thus — the judge and parties being called before the assize, John St.
Clair of Hyrmanston, 'dicte assise decreti monstrator,' said, We by virtue of our
oath find by assize and divide the lands of the prioress and nuns of Northberwick from
those of the burgesses thus : We decern and give as the decree of the assize that the
burgesses of Northberwick shall of right possess those lands with their marches,
namely, where the mill-burn enters the sea and so ascending on the west side of the
mill-burn to the nearest mill situated on the mill-burn, so that there may be no prejudice
or impediment to the mill-lade ('aqueductum molendini ') nor to the free entry or
exit of the mill, and so ascending the ' bra ' towards the west, where the drops fall from
the height of the same (' vbi stille cadunt ab altitudine eiusdem ') beyond the ditch, and
so descending and so towards the town of North Berwick, between the height of the ' bra,'
where the drops fall, or can fall, and in the same measure between the 'bra' and the sea
whence it stretches towards the west to the burghal perticates or roods of North Berwick ;
and ill] the other lands from the said ' bra ' and from the town towards the south, as well
the marshy place on the north side of North Berwick Law, as others whatsoever, to the
lands of Sir Robert Lauder, and from the cast side of the mill-l)urn as far as the lands
of Tamtallan, everywhere, we decern and declare to remain in perpetuity with the nuns
and their prioress for the time : Whereupon the justiciary caused it publicly to be
proclaimed liy his sergeant on the king's part, that no one may violate or disturb the said
boundaries, under the usual jienalties. Done and instruments taken in presence of the
justiciary, Adam Hepburn, lord of Hailes, knight, Laurence Aberuethy, lord of
Saltoun, Sir John Ramsay of Kernot, knight, and Alexander Grahame of Elphinstone,
and a multitude of people witnesses. A docquet states that the original letter was
presented by John Quhitlaw, burgess of 'Norchtbervyk,' and was copied by Robert
Lauder, notary public, on 9th February 15.56-7, agreeing with the original in all points
concerning the perambulation of the said burgesses and nuns, in presence of Thomas
Carrik, John Patcrson, Thomas Lauder, burgesses, and Sir James Cowhoun(?), chaplain.
[2554, Box 66.
114. 4th March 1435.] Charter by Robert of Lawedar of Eddrintoun, knight, grant-
ing to the ' Lady Awter off the parische kyrk of North Berwyk and tyll Schir Androw
Fekour thare serwand,' his lands within Northberwick ' in the est gate and in the west
gate quareuer thai be, in the ffyrst a land the quylk wes sumtyme callit Cristiane
Stalpartis land ; Item, a land lyand fFornentis Thom Richartsoun ; Item, a land in the
west gate lyand neste the comoune vennel,' the whole to belong for evermore to the
said altar and priest. At the Crag, 4th March 1434-5. [31, Box 1.
115. 3l8t May 1435.] Receipt by Thomas Arthurson (' Arthuri '), citizen of the city
of St. Andrews, acknowledging that he had received by the hands of Cri.stian Cant,
spouse of John Cant, burgess of Edinbiu-gh, one of the heirs of the late John Lamliy,
fifty merks Scots, of a sum of £100 Scots, promised ])y the said late John Lamby by
reason of matrimony between the granter and Lamby's daughter Marjory, according to
a letter of obligation, of which sum he now gi-ants discharge. St. Andrews, 31st May
1435; witnesses, William Boner and David Brown, bailies of said city, James Lamby
and William of Boyis. [2126, Box 54.
116. 16th April 1438.] Instrument of Sasine in favour of John Haswel, son and
1441] THE LAING CHARTERS 31
heir of William Haswel and Katheriiie his spouse, of the lands of Murefelde, two tofts
and crofts of land lying in the town and territory of Dryltoun, two annualrents of
nine shillings each, the first over the lands of John of Aytoun, and the second over the
lands of John Davison, both in the said town and territory, and an oxgate of land
called Archarside in the territory of Gulyn, in the said barony of Dryltoun, granted to
the said John by Sir Walter Haliljurton, knight, lord of that ilk and of Driltoun, on
the resignation of the same by his son William of Haliburton. Done in the chamber
of Sir Walter, wthin the castle of Dryltoun, 16th April 1438. A^'itnesses, John
Congiltoun of that ilk, Alexander Cranstoun, William Lermonth, John Vause, John
Foular, Thomas Broun, and William Fourhose. William Wychtman, clerk, of Glasgow
diocese, by imperial authority notary public. [32, Box 1.
117. ^id July 143S.] Notarial Instrument narrating that Laurence Abernethi, lord
of Saultoun, Thomas Boyde, lord of Kylmernow [Kilmarnock], John Maxwell, lord of
C'aldorwode, George Cambell, lord of Loudoun, knights, and Mr. John Raylston, rector
of Douglas and Ayr, licentiate in decreets, commissioners of Archibald Douglas, Duke of
Touraine, Earl of Douglas and Longa\-ille, etc., Lieutenant-General of Scotland, specially
deputed to hear the lawful petition of Gylbert of L.A.^\T)RE, esquire ('armigeri'),
as to the recognition of lands in the town and territory of Lawdre, which lands the
Karl as lord of the regality of Lawdre caused to be recognosced in his hands ; notwith-
standing, he gave them in pledge or wadset ('plegium'), and remitted them to the said
Gilbert ; and the commissioners, acting under the Earl's mandate and authoritj^ gave
the lands in pledge to Gilbert, remitted and wholly released them, as stated in a
charter granted to Gilbert, so that he and his successors might lawfully draw the rents,
etc., as before the recognition, and peacefully enjoy the lands. Upon which replegia-
tions (' replegiationibus ') the said Gilbert asked instruments. Done in the church of the
Friars preachers (Blackfriars) of Edinburgh, at the great altar, at 2 p.m. on 2nd July
1438. Witnesses, George of Gram, George of Pryngill, squires, and Thomas Dewar.
Richard Lambe, clerk, of St. Andrew's diocese, by imperial authority notary public.
[1723, Box 4.5.
118. 29th December 1438.] Charter by William Layng, son of the deceased John
Layng, burgess of Edinburgh, with consent of Elizabeth his mother, granting and
alienating to Hexry Dicsoi'x, burgess of said burgh, that croft lying on the south side
of the burgh near the church of St. John, between the glebe of the said church on the
north, the land of William of Liberton on the south, the land of John of Touris on the
west, and the common highway on the east ; To be held of the king in fee and heritage,
for the burgage service due and wont. Dated (and said to be sealed with grantor's
seal, and that of Robert Michael or Michaelson of Hyrdmanston, notary, but both seals
now gone), at Edinburgh, 29th December 1438, John Forestar, Thomas Sallirman,
John Heryse, Robert of Lermonth, and William Richardsoun, witnesses. Endorsed in
a contemporary hand, 'Datio vnius partis terre huius conwentus.' [501, Box 15.
119. 2nd November 1441.] Instrument of Sasine written by Stephen of Heslyhope,
presbvter of Glasgow diocese, by imperial authority notary public, narrating that
George of Fowlartoun, lord of that ilk, gave sasine to Sir Andrew of Hetoun, then
Provincial of the Order, on behalf of the brethren and prior of the convent near Ervyne
[Irvine], of the Order of Carmelite Friars, of an annualrent of ten merks yearly to be
uplifted from the ground of 'Dyocis tempill' lying in Kyle, Ayrshire, near the
convent; 10s. of the said 10 merks to be allocated, and 12 pence to be paid to
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St. John. Sasine given on the ground of Dyocis Tempill, 2nd November 1441.
Witnesses, Andrew Brown, rector of Kiiigarth, Rankin of Craw[fu]rd, Alo.\[nuder]
Howystoun, and Kobert and John Iluntar, burgesses of Irvine, etc. A memorandum
indorsed is to the effect that Diocis Tempill, as the whole temple lands of the said laird,
are to be allocated for five merks yearly, and the remaining five merks to be taken from
the lands of Fullarton. [1l'G7, Box 34.
120. 2nd November 1441.] Another instrument of same date, narrating that George
Fullartoun, laird of Corsby, gave sasine to the Prior and Friars of thk Carmelite
OiiDER of Irvine, of an annualrent of ten merks to be uplifted yearly from his lands
of Sewaltoun and Fullartoun ; also sasine of five merks yearly from the Temple lands
of Wester Temple, Brouidey, and Dyocis Temple, to be allocated in said sum of ten
merks. [Sec the preceding writ.] Sasine given as above on the lands of Dyocis Temple,
2nd November 1441. Same notary and witnesses as in preceding writ; Thomas
Fergusson, John Gybsoun, James of Mortoun, and William Co>\']5ar being also present.
[1729, Box 45.
121. loth August 1443.] Obligation by Thomas Ildortoun and William Strother,
squires, to pay to THOMAS Strotiier, squire, the sum of £40, English money, at Whit-
sunday next, pledging their goods and chattels, etc., 15th August [1443]. Two seals
attached — one bearing no impression, the other bearing a water budget. [204 G, Box 52.
122. 20th August 1443.] Charter by "\\'illiam [eighth] Earl of Douglas, etc.,
confirming to William of Cranstoun, son and heir of Thomas of Cranstoun of that
Ilk, a charter by jVrchibald Duke of Touraine and [fifth] Earl of Douglas, of the lands of
Nether Craling with pertinents, lying in the shire of l\ox))urgh, an annex of the barony
of Bothwell. To be holden in fee and heritage for one silver penny, payable at Whit-
sunday yearly, if asked, in name of blench. Witnesses to the charter confirmed,
dated at ' Edibredschele ' [near Bowhill in Selkirkshire], 29th November 1434: Walter
Scot of Bukcluche, Alexander ' de Moravia ' [Murray] of Cranstoun, David of Murray,
captain of Douglas, Robert of Gledstanes, Thomas of Symondtoun, John of Murray,
and William of Murray. Witnesses to the confirming charter, dated at 'Newwerke,'
20th August 1443: David of Dunbar of Coklnirn, Ale.vander of Home of that Ilk,
James of Achinlck, Symon of Glendynwyn, knights, Mr. James Lyndesay of Colbanton,
rector of Douglas, the Earl's secretary, Roger of Kyrkpatric of the Knok, and Da\id
Mowet of Stanhouse, squires. [3G1, Box 11.
123. Cth October 1443.] Letters of Induction by the oiticial of the Archdeanery
of Northumberland, narrating letters (dated 4th October 1443) issued l)y John Norton,
D.D. ('Decretorum Doctor'), and vicar 'in remotis' of Robert, Bishop of Durham,
requiring the induction of Sir John Bkowbryge, canon of the monastery of Albalanda
[I'lanchland], who had been presented by the abbot and convent of that house, the
patrons, to the vicarage of the parish church of Kirkherle, vacant by the decease of Sir
Richard (?) [writ faint] Cole, last vicar, the said Sir John having been admitted and
instituted to the said vicarage ; whereupon the official certifies that he duly inducted
the presentee to the said church. Dated Gth October 1443. [3178, Box S3.
124. 10th May 1447.] Letter of Tack or Lease by John, lord of Haliburtoun [in the
vernacular], granting to his ' well belufit squearis and men,' Thomas and Alexander
Haytly, brothers-german, in lease for their lifetimes, that quarter of land of Lambdene
1450] THE LAING CHARTERS 38
which John Hatly formerly held of the granter's late father, Sir Walter of Haliburtoun,
the said Thomas and Alexander paying £5 Scots yearly, the granter's ' ladi modcr '
receiving 33s. 4d. yearly as her terce. Dated at Driltoun, 10th May 1417. Witnesses,
John of Congilton of that Ilk, Eichard of Congilton, Edward of Congilton, ^^'illiam of
Lermonth, Kichard the Vans, and John Nicolson. Granter's seal attached. Legend
broken, but arms distinct : quarterly, first and fourth, a bend charged with, three lozenges ;
second, three bars ; and third, a bend. Crest defaced. [80-5, Box 23.
125. 10th June 1448.] Letters of Discharge by Patrick of Hepburn, lord of Halys,
in favour of John Thom.son of North Halis, acknowledging payment of all rents taken
by the said John or claimed by the granter from a cotland in Beinston since the decease
of John's father, William Thomson, who died last seised in the cotland ; and discharging
all further claim. Dated at Halys, 10th June 1448. [499, Box 15.
126. 13th June 1448.] Notarial Transumpt of a Charter, dated at Halis [Hailes]
Castle, 13th June 1448, by Patrick Hepburn, lord of Hailes, granting to John Thomson
('Thome') of Northhalis, for his service, a tenandry of land in the territory of Northhalis,
and a cotland in the territory of Benyston, in the regality of Dunbar and constabulary
of Haddington, which lands had been resigned by the said John : To be held for a
yearly payment of six merks to the chapel of St. Mary at Merkil, one suit of coiu't at
the granter's court of Halis, with ward and relief. Witnesses to charter, Mr. Adam
Hepburn, dean of the collegiate church of Dunbar, the granter's brother, James Logan,
James Cokljurne, Alexander Hepburne, Adam Crechtoun, and James Qwhitlaw, the
granter's kinsmen. Transumpt made in the burgh of Haddington, 18th April 1453, at
the request of James Thomson, first-born son of the late John Thomson, by Alexander
Clerk (notary by imperial authority), in presence of John Sydserf of that Ilk, Andrew
Haliburtoun, William Qwhitlaw, squires ; Robert Haliburtoun, bailie of Haddington,
and John Aytoun, burgess there. [1992, Box 51.
127. 27th June 1449.] Release by John Herbotille, burgess and merchant of the
town of Berwick-on-Tweed, in favour of Thomas Strothir, squire, lord of Newton in
Clendale in Northumberland, releasing him from all actions, real and personal, which
the granter has against him by reason of debt, etc. At Berwick, 27th June 1449.
Witnesses, Stephen of Fischewike and William Clerke, bailies of Ber-\vick; Edmund
Burell and John AVyttyn, burgesses there. Seal attached, curious device — a figure like
a loaded camel kneeling, with a rabbit's head and ears. [2047, Box 52.
128. 16th September 1449.] Charter by Robert Ogle, senior, knight, granting to
Robert Folbery all those lands and tenements which the granter has in the town and ,
territory of Folbery : To be held to the grantee for his life, for the good counsel given '
by him to the granter. Witnesses, George Ogle, esquire. Master John Burn, Master of
Boltoun, Robert Mitford. Dated at Folbery, IGth September [1449]. Small seal
attached — floral device. [3179, Box 83.
129. 11th June 1450.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding on a Precept, dated at
Stirling, 15th May 1450, by William, lord of Crechtown, chancellor of Scotland, directed
to Henry Kirkpatrick, as bailie, for infefting Willlvm of Cranston, first-born son and
apparent heir of Thomas of Cranston of that Ilk, in the granter's lands of Molyn and
Rahill, in the shcrift'dom of Dumfries. Sasine given at the Manor place of Molyn, 11th
June 1450, before James of Achilmer of that Ilk, Alexander of Achilmer, AValter of
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Corry, Adam Bene, John of Guvane, John Tyndyn, and John Dicson, witnesses.
Matthew of Romanox, presbyter of Glasgow diocese, by pontifical authority notary
public. [362, Box 11.
130. 4th September 14.50.] Charter by John Coll[enw]ode granting to Robert
FoLBEHY all the lands and tenements the granter had in the town and territory of
Folbery : To be held to the grantee and his heirs and assignees of the lords of the fee
for ever, rendering the usual services. Witnesses, Robert Maners of Etalle, Thomas
of Strother, Robert Maners of Cheswyke, and Robert Forster. Dated at Folbery, 4th
September [UoO]. Seal attached, charges and legend defaced. [.3180, Box 8.3.
131. 4th September 14.50.] Letters by John CoUenwode, appointing John Wote-
wode, his attorney, to give sasine to Robert Folbery of the grantor's lands, etc., in the
' vill ' and territory of Folbery, as in preceding writ. Dated at Folbery, 4th September
1450. Seal broken. [2048, Box 52.
132. 10th October 1451.] Charter by Robert Folbery, granting to Thomas Gray
of Hortoun, Master John Burn, Master of Bolton, and Thosus Ripplyngh.vm, the
manor of Folbery, also all the lands, holdings, etc., which he has in the towns and
territory of Caldmertoun, Alnewyk, and Roke : To be held to them for ever, on this
condition, that the grantees or their heirs ought to reinfeft the said Robert or his heirs
in the said manor, etc., whenever required to do so. Dated at Folbery, 10th October
[1451]. AVitnesses, Richard Lilburne, Thomas Bradeford, esquires ; William Bradefeld,
William Elder, and Thomas Bound. [3181, Box 83.
133. 20th June 1452.] Charter by King James the Second, granting and confirming
to John Levinostoux of Beldstane, the lands of Beldstane, Ijnng in the sheriffdom of
Lanark, resigned by the said John : To be held to him and Janet, his spouse, in con-
junct fee, and their heirs, for performing the services due and wont. At Edinbiu-gh,
20th June 1452. Witnesses, James, bishop of St. Andrews, William, bishop of Glas-
gow, William, Lord Crichtoun, chancellor, Patrick, Lord Grahame, John, Lord Lindesay
of BjTes, Andrew, Lord Gray, and others. See Uecfidi-um Magni Sigilli, vol. ii. No. 577.
[3199, Box 83.
134. 18th July 1452.] Instrument narrating that Alexander CLfNNiNGHAJ[ of
Kilmaurs resigned into the hands of King James the Second, in due form, by staff and
baton, his lands of l\ilmaurs, Lanrachton, Skelmorlie, Kilbride, and others, in the
sheriffdom of Ayr, whereupon, after a pause, the Idng granted and gave the said lands
to the said Alexander and his heirs, in free barony, to be called Kilmawrs, in terms of
a charter to be made thereupon [cf. No. 1 36 infra]. Then, after an interval, Cunning-
ham further resigned his lands of Kilmaronok in Stirling and Lennox, Finlawston in
Renfrew, Glencairn in Dumfries, and Hilton in Ber\vick, upon which resignation the
king granted the said lands in fa\ our of Alexander and his heirs-male, whom failing,
of his brother Archibald Cunningham. These things were done at C'orhede [Corhead]
on 18th July 1452, in the tent of the Lord Chancellor of Scotland [Crichtf^n], in presence
of said chancellor, James [Crichton], Earl of Moray, George [Crichton], Earl of Caithness,
Alexander, Lord Montgomery, Andrew, Lord Gray, master of the household, Alan,
Lord Cathcart, Robert, Lord Lile, Sir Simon Glendonwyn of that Ilk, Sir Walter Scot
of Kirkiird, knights; Patrick Hepburn of Walchton, William Cunningham of Glen-
carnok, Patrick Buchanan of that Ilk, David Stewart of Castlemilk, David Stewart,
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James Crichton, Robert Boyd, and Archibald Cunningham ; William Blare, presbyter
of Glasgow diocese, lij' imperial authority notary public. [1203, Box 32.
Note. — This document is interesting as filling a gap in Scottish history, by showing
the exact time of the year 1452, at which King James the Second led his army into the
south country, as detailed in the Auchinleck Chronicle, which expedition led to the
submission of James, ninth and last Eail of Douglas, in August 1 452. The Great Seal
Register is blank between July 9th and August 5th in that year, indicating the absence
of the king from Edinburgh at that date, but the -ivrit now quoted shows that the king
was then actual}}' engaged on his expedition.
135. 20th Jidy 1452.] Letters of Prociuatory by John Lyddale, laird of Brade-
stane, and Cristian of Lyddale, his spouse, appointing his brother Gilbert of Lyddale,
William Brise, Robert Ker of Trearne, and Robert Hommyl, as their procurators, to
resign the lands of Bradestane, in the lordship of Gyflyn and shire of Ayr, into the
hands of Alexander, Lord Montgomery, as superior of the lands. Dated at Ballyntmdo,
20th July 1452. [14, Box 1.
136. 30th August 1452.] Instnunent of Sasine following upon a Precept (dated
10th August 1452), by King James the Second, directed to Archibald Crawford of
Perwic and William Danzelstoun of Covgrane, in terms of a charter fully narrated, dated
at Edinburgh, 2nd August 1452, gi'anting to Alexander Conynciiaji of Kilmaurs the
lands of Kilmaurs, Lanrachtoun, Skelmorlie, Kilbride, and Polquharne, in the sheritlclom
of Ayr, and resigned by the said Alexander at Corhead [on 18th July 1452; see that
date. No. 134 srq/ra'\ : To be held as in former infeftments. [The charter is not in the
present Bcgistrum Magni Su/illi, Init the mtnesses are the same as in other charters of
the period.] Sasine given at Kilmaurs, on 30th August 1452, before Robert Boj'd of
Arneil, Ai-chibald Cunningham of Walterstoun, Thomas Jardyng of Dunnovane, Malcolm
Galbraith, son of Thomas Galbraith of Johnstone, Thomas of Cra^vfurd, son and heir
of Archibald Crawfurd of Perwic, Nicolas Buntyng, son and heir of John Buntyng of
Ai-doch, John Boyd, Alexander Boyd, and Thomas of Waltyrston, squires ; Notary,
Stephen of Heslyhope, presbyter of Glasgow diocese, by imperial authority. [2198,
Box 56.
137. 7th June 1453.] Charter by Henry Dicsone, burgess of Edinburgh, granting
to John Yhung, burgess of Edinburgh, eldest son of AValter Yhung, and ]\Lvriota
Dicsone, his [Henry's] daughter, a croft of land [see also of date 29th December 1438,
No. 118 supra], lying in said burgh, in the street called the 'Lonyn,' on the west of
said street, near the chapel of .St. John Baptist, between the croft belonging to William
of Liberton on south, that of the late John St. Michael on north, and that of the late
John of Touris, lord of Inverleith, on west : To be held from the granter of the king
and his successors, for the burgh farm due and wont. At Edinburgh, 7th June 1453.
Witnesses, Walter Yhung, John of Hawcarstone, George of Grynlaw, Andrew of Crau-
furde, James Gibsone, John of Cotis, John Brysone, John Symsone, David of Carnys,
and David Rede, notary. [1409, Box 37.
138. 27th July 1453.] Charter by King James the Second [apparently not in
extant register], confirming a charter (dated at 'Erie' [Airlie], 12th July 1453), by
Andrew Muncur of that Ilk, in favour of WiLLLVit Wrycht, liurgess of Cupar, granting
to him the lands of Forthir- Ramsay — namely, the fourth part of all the lands of Forthir-
Ramsay, the fifteenth part excepted — lying in the earldom and sheriffdom of Fife : To
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be held of the king as Earl of Fife, for the usual services. Confirmed at Arbroath, 27th
July 1453. [918, Box 26.
139. 18th May 1455.] Instrument of Sasine following upon and narrating a precept
from the chancery of King James the Second, dated 11th May [1455], for infcfting
William of Foulartoun as heir retoured to his father, the late Eaiikin of Foulartoun,
in the lands of Dregharn, Nevhill, and Lathis, lying in the bailiary of Kyle, taking
security foi' six marks of relief due to the crown for the lands of Dregharn and two
l)airs of spurs for duplicate blench-farm of Ne\hill and Lathis. Sasine given l)y A\'illiani
Finlay, bailie-depute of Kyle, 18th May 1455, at Dregharn. Witnesses, Malcolm of
Schell, Eobert Crawfurd of Lathis, James Chawmar, Andrew Smyth, Alexandei- Coudoun,
Thomas Fary, and Alan Nevin ; John Kerd, presbyter of Glasgow diocese, by impeiial
authority notar3\ [912, Box 26.
140. 20th July 1456.] Charter by Patrick Hepburn, Lord Halis, granting to
James Thomson of Northhalis, for his service, the lands of Sherefleys, lying in the
town and territory of Northhalis, and a cotland, lying in the town and territoiy of
Benyston, with a toft and croft of the same in the grantor's barony of Halis, within the
constabulary of Haddington and sheriffdom of Edinljurgh ; also granting to him that
land called a carucatc of land named Gourleybank, lying in the town and territory of
Lynton, on the south side of the water of Tync, within said barony, as perambulated
by an assize, in excambion for all and whole the lands of James Thomson lying in
Northhalis, excepting the said lands of Sherefleys : To be held of the granter in fee
and heritage for a reddendo of Gs. 8d. yearly to the chapel of St. Mary at Merkil, with
ward and relief, etc. Dated at the Castle of Halis, iOth July 1456. Witnesses, Adam,
the granter's oldest son, William and George Hepburn, the grantor's brothers, James
Cockburn, son and heir -apparent to Patrick Cockburii of Newbiggin, with others.
[500, Box 15.
141. October 1456.] Charter (much worn and defaced) by King James the Second
confirming a charter (dated at Torphichen, 16th November 1439) by George Foulartoun,
lord of that Ilk, with consent of his spouse Agnes, granting to God and the blessed
Mary, and to the Prior axd Brethren of the Order of Carmelites near the burgh
of Irvine, for one mass daily to be celebrated for the souls of the granter, his wife, and
their predecessors and successors, etc., an ainiualrent of ten merks, to be uplifted yearly
as follows : — from the lands of Foulartoun and Sewaltoun, five merks, and from Wester
Tempiltoune, Brounley, and Diocis tempill, five merks ; [see also of date 2nd November
1441, No. 119 sup-d]: To be held in free alms; ivith various clauses of warrandice by
the granter, who submits to the admonition (if necessary) of the official of Glasgow for
the time, reserving to the preceptor and order of St. John of Jerusalem yearly from the
lands of Wester Tempiltoun one merk, from Brounley three pence, and twelve pence
from Diocis tempill. Witnesses to Foulartoim's charter not given. Confirmed under
the Great Seal at Edinburgh, October 1456, the day of the month being defaced.
This charter is not in the extant Register. [1268, Box 34.
142. 15th November 1456.] Inventory i of the goods of Alexander of Suthyr-
LAND of Dunbeth, \\'ith his Testament. The Testament is very long and curious.
Inter alia, he leaves his body to ' be gravyt ' at the College Kirk of Eoslin, and for
masses, etc., he leaves annualrents arising from property in Leith and Canongate, also
' Printed at length in Miscellany of Bannatyne. CM, vol. iii. pp. 93-101, which see.
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from the lands of Ester Kyndeis ; also to the canons of Ferme, six marks of his lands
of Mnlcayth and Drumuern, and failing these, of his lands of Dunbeth. He leaves to
his son Eobert half the lands of Jaxtoun and half Skaldouch Mure in the Mearns, under
reversion, and to other sons other lands, locality not stated. To his son Alexander,
Archdean of Cathenes, he leaves £200, for a pilgrimage to Rome to do certain things
for his ' saul ' ; and other interesting bequests, including a chalice to the College Kirk of
Roslin, and one to ' St. Manus ' altar at Kirkwall, and the said chalys to be ' gyltit.'
Done at Roslin before William, Earl of Caithness and Orkney, Sir Gilbert the Haye,
knight, Sir Henrj' Achinson, Mr. Thomas Thurbrandson, notary public ; Sandaris Froyg,
Donald Bruntouch, and Wyl. Baxter, loth November 14-56. Notaries, Thomas Thur-
brande, A.M. of Glasgow diocese, and Robert Halywell of St. Andrews diocese, both
by imperial authority. [41, Box 1.
143. 1st December 1458.] Charter by Malcolm of Kinhuk of that Ilk granting to
Alex.\nder Broyse [Bruce], son of Alexander Broyse of Stanehouse, the whole lands
of Kinbuk, in the earldom of Strathern and shire of Perth, for the marriage contracted
and solemnised between the younger Alexander Bruce and ^Iarjorie, daughter of the
granter : To be held to them and their lawful heirs of the preceptor of Torphichen of
the order of St. John of Jerusalem, in fee and heritage, rendering to the superior 20s.
yearly. And if Alexander and Marjorie die •ivithout lawful heirs, the lands shall remain
with Alexander and his heirs whomsoever, until the granter and his heirs repay to them,
within the parish church of Stirling, the sum of £173, 6s. 8d. Scots, which the elder
Bruce paid to the said Malcolm for the contract of marriage. And if the lawful heirs
of Alexander and Marjorie die ^vithout issue, the lands shall, upon payment of said sum,
revert to the granter, his heirs, or assignees. Dated at Dunblane, 1st December 14.58,
before William, James, John, and Mam-ice Drummond, squires ; Mr. John Cristinson,
chancellor of the church of Dunblane, Malcolm Johnson, dean of Lismore, Thomas
Nicolson and John Spans, chaplains, and James of Redhuch, burgess of Stirling. Seal
appended, in good condition ; a che^Ton, with a buck's head in base. Legend :
' Macolmus de Kynbuc' [1222, Box 33.
144. 7th February 14-59.] Transumpt (dated 11th December 1462) of a discharge
granted by Archibald of Douglas, knight, lord of Cavers, acknowledging that he had
' ressauit a full and finale count ' from his tenant, Thomas of Cranstoune of that Ilk,
of the whole ' malys ' or rents of the ' twa partis ' of the Mains of Dennum [Denholm],
' and syndry unlawis, amerciamentis, and all uther fautis, dettis, and deuteis quhilk at the
saide Thomas is infallyn or inroun in oure courtis or in ony vthir ways in tymmis
l\ygane of his thridparte of the saide maynis, lytill Roulwode, the Stobbis, Dennum,
Fowlaris lande in the said toune,' held of the gi-anter. Dated at Cavers, 7th February
1458-9. Transumed at Edinburgh, on the above date, by John of Keyr, presbyter of
St. Andrews diocese, notary public by imperial authority, in the chamber of the said
Thomas Cranstoune. Witnesses, Alexander of Preston, canon of Dimkeld and Glasgow,
Hugh Hume, heir-apparent of Spot, John of Rutherfurde, Thomas Turnbull of Gryn-
wald, and AVilliam Lindsay. [363, Box 11.
145. 31st March 1461.] Instrument narrating that in presence of the notary
and >vitnesses, WiUiam of Cranstoun, brother-natural of William of Cranstoun, lord of
Craling, constituted procurator for the latter, passed to the principal messuage of
' Crunzelstoun ' and took earth, stone, and wood in his hand, and in public, in a loud
and intelligible voice, said : I, William of Cranstoun, procm-ator of William of Cran-
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stoun, and in his place and name, annull, dissolve, and break a certain pretended and
scandalous (' scandalizatam ') sasine which Edward of Levingston took, or said he had
taken, of the lands of ' Cruyheltoun ' and Kahili, with their pertinents, lying in the
sheriftdom of Nithisdale ; and having so said, he broke the stone, wood, and earth which
he bore in his hand. Done at Cmnzeltoun, 31st March 1461. Witnesses, Mathew
Jhonstoun, AVilliam of Jhonstoun, Nicolas of Fans, Thomas Hardy, William Wilson,
Walter Watson, Marc Atzinson, William Gibonson, and John Kenowod ; Patrick
Moscrop, presbyter of Glasgow diocese, by imperial authority notary public. [364,
Box 11.
146. 28th January 14G2.] Indenture between Alexander Atkynson, on one part,
and RoKERT Folkkhy, on the other part, by which the former grants and confirms to
the latter all lands and tenements the granter has in ' the town and feld of Folbery, in
the shire of Northumberland ' : To be held to the said Kobert and his heirs, on this
condition, that if at any time after Whitsunday 1472 the granter shall pay to the said
Robert, or his heirs, at Folbery, 4d. of la^vful money, then the said Alexander shall
again enjoy possession of said lands. Dated 28th January, an. reg. Edward the
Fourth 1, 1462. [3182, Box 83.
147. 5th May 1462.] Charter by John Hailaw, burgess of Edinburgh, granting
to the Prior and Convent of the Preaching Friars there, an ainnialrent of Gs. 8d.
from the land of John Maxtoun, neai' the burgh of Edinbui'gh, in the stieet called the
Cowgate, on the south side thereof, between the land of the late William Sclater on the
east, and that of David Laverok on the west: To be held in pure alms, the said Friars
every 10th day of October performing a requiem mass for the souls of the granter, his
father, and others, with notice, and ' placebo ' and ' dirige ' on the night preceding, \vith
notice by beating a bell through the town, as is the custom for the dead, providing
that if they fail to do the service for two years, the first year on account of neglect,
and the second year on account of ' famine, pestilence, or fire,' they shall fulfil the third
year ; but if not, then the provost, bailies, and council of Edinburgh may apply the
annualrent to the altar of the Virgin Mary in St. Giles for similar ser\'ices. Dated
5th May 1462. Witnesses, Sirs John Hog and Alexander Alanesoun, chaplains ; Robert
Fauside, ^^'illiam Inglis, John Maxtoun, John Brown, and William Bell, biu-gesses of
said burgh. [33, Box 1.
148. Cth September 1462.] Notarial Instrument narrating that James Akman,
one of the bailies of Edinburgh, personally passed to a certain tenement belonging to
Kobert Cokson, burgess of Edinburgh, on the north side of the High Street, between
the land of Henry of Foulis on the east, and the land of James Foulfiird on the west,
and there the said Robert resigned the whole fore land of said tenement, also the back
land thereof, lying between the fore land on the south and the land of Gilcrist Turnbulc
on the north, in the hands of the said bailie, who then gave sasine of the same to Alan
Broun, burgess of Edinburgh, and Elen, his wife, in conjunct fee, etc. Done on 6th
September 1462. Witnesses, John of Carnis, Henry Foulis, David Lauson, Robert
Craufurd, William Thomson, William M'Rerik, Thomas Lyne, John Dobe, and James
Kantoun ; Thomas Unthank, of St. Andrews diocese, by imperial authority notary.
Small seal appended, said to be Akman's, only bearing a device. [3101, Box 81.
149. 1st November 1462.] Instrument of Resignation narrating that William
Cornvell of Balgallo, procurator for Robert Strang of Swanstown, surrendered into the
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hands of Sir Alexander of Cunynghame, knight, and lord of Redhall and Kilmaurs,
the whole lands of Swanstown and of Pilmor, in the barony of Eedhall and sheriffdom
of Edinbui-gh, with all the said Robert's rights therein, to Sir John Cockburn, knight,
usher of the king. Done at Kilmaurs, 1st November 1462. Witnesses, Hugh Cambel
of Stenston, Alexander Cunyngham of Murheth C?), James Cunyngham, Thomas Brayne
of Baldowy, and John Hathvy, harper; Alan Knokis, presbyter of Glasgow diocese, by
imperial authority notary. [2190, Box 56.
150. 3rd November 1462.] Notarial Instrument narrating that Philip of Crake,
liailie of Sir Alexander Cunyngham, knight, lord of KilmawTS, passed to a house lying
in the above named town (' villa ') of Suanston, on the west side of the same, and there
gave to Sir John of Cocburne, knight, usher of James King of Scotland [the Third],
sasine of the third part of the whole town of Suanston and of Pilmure, in terms of
letters patent by the said Sir Alexander Cunyngham, and that by inclosing the said
Sir John in the said house of the chief messuage, according to custom. Done on the
soil of the messuage, 3rd November 1462. Witnesses, William of Cornwell of Bal[gally 1],
Thomas Brayn of Baldowj', John Doddis, Robert Farer, William Crake, Patrick Lour-
aiidson, and Thomas Rose, j^ounger ; John Marschall, presbyter of St. Andrews diocese,
by imperial authority notary puljlic. [S'J, Box 2.
151. 10th January 1463.] Charter, in form of Indenture, by which Thomas
Rogerson of Drumdewane pledges and demises to John Steward, lord of Lome, his
lands of Strathir, namely the lands of Ardquhowloure, Rufnacrag, and the half of the
lands of Ymremwlane, ^vith mill, lying in the earldom of Strathern and sheriffdom of
Perth, for the sum of £86, 13s. 4d. : To be held until that sum be repaid on the altar
of the Virgin in the parish chiu-ch of Perth. Dated at Perth, 10th Jaiuiary 1462-3.
Witnesses, David Fleming, Robert !Mersar, John Chamber, John Quhitsum, Gilbert
Browne, Andrew Inchmertine, and Richard Benyne, burgesses of Perth. Seal of John,
lord of Lome, appended : quarterly, first, per fess the base counter compon}^, in chief,
a buckle with straps to the dexter ; second and third, a galley with flames issuing ;
fourth, per fess the chief counter compony and a garb in base. ' Sigillum iohis Steward
domini de Lome.' [3204, Box 83.
152. 18th November 1464.] Letters by James [Kennedy], bishop of St. Andrews,
confirming letters granted by William of Forbace, canon of Aberdeen, and perpetual
vicar of the church of St. Giles, Edinburgh, in favour of David OE Cormok and other
Friars Minors or Franciscans, according to their request for permission to serve God
and observe the rules of their order, in the church or chapel of St. John Baptist, situate
mthout the burgh of Edinburgh, and belonging in property to the church of St. Giles,
providing that on their occupation ceasing, the chapel shall revert to the said canon,
etc. Dated 18th, and confirmed 20th, November 1464.' [38, Box 1.
153. 13th May 146-5.] Notarial Instrument narrating that Robert Laudre, son
and apparent heir of Sir Robert Laudre of Edryngtoun, asserted that David Laudre of
Popil had given sasine and heritable possession to his eldest son, Jajies Laudre, and
JuNETE, his wife, their heirs, etc., of a certain piece of land in the town and territory
of Popil, to the prejudice of the first-mentioned Robert ; wherefore the latter solemnly
protested that the said sasine or intrusion should neither be valid, nor prejudice his
right in the land, and for greater security, he, by the throwing of earth and stone
' Printed at leugth in Charters o/St. Giles, Edinburyh, Bannatyne Club, pp. 110-112.
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outside the house belonging to the piece of land, and by breaking a plate with his foot,
broke and annulled the said sasine and possession by James Laudre and his wife. Done
at Popil, at 7 a.m. on 13th May 1465, before Henry Ogil of Popill, James Ogil, his
eldest son, James and John Nesbyt, James Douglas, and Andrew ]\Iandirstoun, 'armi-
geris,' Thomas Heryngton, William 'Wayte, and William Scugal, squires, and Sir Thomas
Wishart, presbyter ; John of Haliburtoun, presbyter of St. Andrews diocese, by imperial
authority notary public. [42, Box 1.
154. 7th June 14G.5.] Letters of Obligation by Robert of Jedwort, burgess of
Hadingtoiui, son and heir of the late Andre of Jedwort, burgess there, narrating that
his father Andro had resigned the lands of Southhalis, Northhalis, and Benyston [of.
No. 82 sujmi, 21st July 1395], lying in the constabulary of Haddington and shire of
Edinburgh, in the hands of his own father John of Jedwort (grandfather of the granter),
and that John Jedwort had sold the lands to Sir Patrick Hepburn of Waulchton,
knight, and had resigned them in his favour in the hands of his mother, Dame Cristiano,
lady of Waulchtoun ; wherefore the granter now ratifies and confirms the sale of the
lands made to Sir Patrick, and obliges himself and his heirs never to oppose the same,
unless they pay beforehand in the ' Frere Kirk' of Haddington the sum of £100 paid
by Sir Patrick for the lands, with 100 marks for his costs, 100 merks to the building
of the 'Cathedrale Kyrk' of St. Andrews, and 100 merks to the king. He also annuls
all writs in his own favour. Dated at Haddington, 7th June 1465. Witnesses, Archi-
bald Hepburn, John Haliburtoun, Eobert of Bernis, goldsmith, Robert his son, Patrick
of Crag, Alexander of Fammyltoun, and Alexander Clerk, notary. [43, Box 1.
155. 7th September 1465.] Charter by Roger of Grendoun, in county of North-
imiberland, granting and confirming to Robert of Werk of Lowyk, all the lands,
tenements, etc., which he has in the town of Aldgrendoun, in the parish of Norham :
To be held to the said Rol>ert, his heirs and assignees, of the lords of the fee, for the
usual services ; under this condition, that if the said Roger, his heirs or executors, pay
to the grantee or his heirs the sum of forty marks, this grant shall be void, and they
shall enter to possession of the lands. Done in duplicate. Witnesses, William Gray
of Norham, Robert Broun, Adam Thomsoun, John Floure, John Williamsoun, Robert
Williamsoun, Robert Brandlyng of Lowyk, and William Kerr, chaplain of Lowyk. 7th
September 1465. [3183, Box 83.
156. 4th J\Lay 1468.] Charter by Alexander, Lord Montgomery and of Giffyn,
granting to his gi-andson ('nepoti') Robert Montgomery and his heirs-male the whole
lands of Braydstayn, in the lordship of Giffen and sheriffdom of Ayr : To be held of
the gi-anter and his heirs, rendering three suits of court at three pleas at the granter's
messuage of Greyhyl, in the lordship of Giflyn, with ward and relief and other services
due and wont. At the Castle of Ardrossan, 4th May 1468. No Avitnesses. [1872,
Box 48.
157. 25th February 1469.] Notarial Instrument narrating that on the date hereof,
in presence of the notary and witnesses named, there appeared Alexander Dundas of
Fingask and delivered to the notary a paper schedule (' cedulam papiream ') containing
a form of appeal, to be read, copied, and reduced to the form of an instrument, setting
forth that he, Alexander Dundas, accounted himself aggrieved and oppressed, and in
fear of further oppression by Sir David [defaced, perhaps ' Rede '], doctor of decrees,
official general of St. Andrews, for reasonable causes aflecting the appellant's intro-
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mission u itli the teiiid sheaves of the parish church of Einde, belonging, as is asserted,
to Patrick, bishop of St. Andrews — namely, because these teind sheaves with which the
appellant, l)y special mandate from the king, had intromitted did not belong to said
liishojj, as they had been bought and sold by secular men as secular goods; for which
reason no temporal action may lie against the appellant before a spiritual judge, and
the appellant is not bound to answer for his intromissions before the official, but before
a secular judge ; yet these reasons, stated in time and place fitting, the official did not
admit, but imposed silence on the appellant, which he had no right to do : Therefore
the appellant formally appeals from the official and from his interlocutor, and his other
sentences of excommunication and interdict, to Pope Paul [the Second] and the Holy
See, etc., submitting himself and his goods, movable and immovable, to the Pope's
protection, etc. Pone in Southgatc of the city of St. Andrews, before the house of
Alexander Smale, citizen there, on 2-';th Febiuary HC8-9, in presence of Mr. Hugh
Douglas, canon of the Cathedials of Glasgow, Aberdeen, and Dunblane, Mr. James
Dundas, Sir Andrew Smale, chaplain, and David Urquhart, layman ; Robert Rede, M.A.,
clerk of St. Andrews diocese, by imperial authority notaiy pul)lic. [138.3, Box 3G.
158. 13th May U69.] Contract or Obligation [in the vernacular] by Adam
Wallace of Cragow, obliging himself to George of Folarton, lord of Crosby, that if the
marriage appointed lietwixt Paul of Folarton, son and heir of the said George, and
Janet A\^illace, the granter's daughter (for which the gi-anter has given nine score of
merks in name of tocher), should fail, the granter will resign and deliver to the said
George, his heirs, etc., the lands of the Harperland, the Marres and the Gayles, given
in security for the dowrjr, payment being made on the altar of the Friars Kirk of Irwyn
[Irvine], after due warning at the parish kirk of Cragy, of GO merks, or the whole sum
of 180 merks, according to conditions. At Irvine, 13th May 1469. No witnesses.
[18.3.-), Box 47.
159. --^Srd i\Iay 1469.] Release by Roger Grandorge of Chalfunt of St. Giles, in
the county of Buckingham, gentleman, "\^'illiam Stavele, gentleman, Richard Hale,
citizen and grocer of London, and John Clerk, alias John Byer of Agmondesham, Bucks,
yeoman, in favour of BiCHAHi) ATTE KiDYNC of ColleshuUe, in the parish of Agmonde-
sham, quitting all right the said Roger and others had, or might have, over ColleshuUe,
in the county of Hertford, which formerly belonged to Richard's brother, Thomas atte
Ridyng, lately of ColleshuUe, and which the granteis ha\-e by gift of \\'illiam atte
Ridyng, son and heir of Thomas. Scaled and dated 23rd May, 9th year of King
Edward the Fourth [1469]. Two small seals attached, mere devices. [44, Box 1.
160. 28th August 1469.] Instrument narrating that James Birsbane, residing in
the town of Weke, passed to the bondage (' bondagium ') of Knappo in Akirgill, and
there presented to the subscribing notary a letter of liailiary of I)A^'Il) of Rate of Drum-
mager, and the half of Reise and Akirgill, addressed to the said James, who, the letter
being read, there and then, in the names of the king, of Alexander Sutherland of Dutfus,
overlord of the said bondage, and of David Kate, chief laird of the same, recognosced
the said liondage of Knappo, bec<ause (1) until that day, from the decease of Hugh of
Crommody, last possessor of the same, no lawful person had been lawfully presented
to (or by) the said David or his deputes, nor lawfully admitted to the said bondage ;
and (2) because the .said David or his deputes hiid not obtained their due rights or
customs from the said bondage for ten years past : And this done, the said bailie in
name of tlio king and others, as before, commanded, under pain of law, that no person
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or persons should intromit with the said bondage until it had been lawfully repledged
where and from whom it ought by right. 28th August 1409. Witnes.scs, iMaginis
Mowate, Thomas Skaulate, John Alaneson, and Duncan Bowman; John Gudefalow,
presbyter of St. Andrews diocese, by imperial authority notary pul)lic to instrument.
[1117, Box 30.
161. l"-th March 1470.] Certificate by John lUitht, bailie in that part of Alex-
ander, Lord Montgomery, that in terms of a charter liy the said loi'd to his cousin (or
kinsman) Kobert Montcomery, he had given .sasiiie to the latter of the lands of Over
or Upper Mennock, r2th March 14G9-70. Seal of George Montgomery of Skelmorlie
said to be attached, but now gone. Witnesses, Stephen Montgomery, John Monfoyde,
son and heir-apparent of John Monfoj'de of that Ilk, A\'illiam Monfoyde, Henry Craw-
furde, John Kciswell, and John Blak. [1978, Bo.\ .51.
162. 15th May 1470.] Charter by Archibald, fifth Earl of Angus, in terms of a
resignation by Marion Sinclair, granting to ItEORCe Home of Wcdderbiu'n the half of
the lands of Kimmerghame, in the earl's regality of Bunkle and sheriftdi)m of Berwick,
formerly belonging to and resigned by the said Marion Siiiclaii', spouse of Oeorge
Home : To be held to Home and his heirs in fee and heritage, in blench farm of
the grantor. Dated at Edinburgh, loth May 1470. Witnesses, John Malewyn,
James Carmichel, John Hammiltonc, liobert Inglis, David Hume, David Angus,
Gilbert Geddes, John Clerk, Alexander Coupei-, and George Wynter. Seal wanting.
[24G2, Box 63.
163. 22ii(l October 1470.] Charter by Thomas Ogilvy of Clova, with consent of
Alexander Ogilvy, his son and ajjjiarent heir, granting to KoDERT KoLLOK, burgess of
Dundee, the lands of Bradowny and 'le Dojde,' lying in the barony of Clova, shire of
Forfar, and that in security for the lands of Bellouch, in the lordship of Alicht, in the
shire of Perth, which the gnuiter had sold to the said Kobert, and the lands now granteil
are to be held of Lord Craufurd, until the lands of Bellouch can be peaceably enjoyed
by Eollok and no longer. Keddendo one silver penny, if asked, in name of blench.
Signed and sealed at Dundee, 22nd October 1470. Robert of Balmanach, burgess of
Dundee, Sir Thomas Cowgask, Sir William Neische, and Sir Alexander Forfar, pres-
byters, witnesses. Seal appended : shield concha, a lion rampant, crest apparently a
la<lj''s head in dress of period. Legend: ' S. Thomas Ogillwy.' [4-5, Box 1.
164. 14th December 1471.] Letter of lieversion liy Kobert, Lord Lyle, binding
himself and his heirs of line and of tailzie, narrating that notwithstanding John [Stewart],
Lord Darnley, has infeft him in the lands of the Lynbank, Hukhed, Kylandis, Foulhop,
and Snal), with the common pasture in the hill of Drumclog, in the liarony of Strath-
aviu, in the sheriffdom of Lanark, with an annual of five chalders of meal yearly from
the Mains of Inchenane, in that lordship and shire of Renfrew, in terms of an agreement
betwixt the parties that Mathew Stewart, Lord Darnley's eldest son, and failing him,
the next son or apparent heir, shall marry Margaret, Lord Lyle's daughter, or failing
her, Jonet, her sistei', or failing them, Marion, their sister ; yet the gi-anter will in no way
intromit with the lands until the marriage be completed, and on its completion he or
his heirs shall resign the lands ; or failing completion, he or his heirs shall resign the
lands on payment of 1 200 merks Scots within the paiish church of Kyrkmalcolm, or
of 1800 merks, if Lord Darnlej''s friends object to the marriage. Dated at Glasgow,
14th December 1471. [87-5, Box 2.5.
147fi] THE LAING CHARTERS «
165. 1 1 th February U72.] Instrument of Sasine in terms of a precept (letters
patent) by Archibald, [fifth] Earl of Angns, narrating that Alexander Lovale of Ballumby,
as the call's bailie, gave sasine to llonERT Graham of Fintrie of the Mains lands of
Earls Stiathdichty ('Stradichti Comitis'), in the regality of Kiniemuir and shire of
Forfar. Done on the lands, 11th February U71-2. "Witnesses, John Erskiiic of Dun,
David Ogilvy of that Ilk, James Maitland of Quenysbery, David Wedderburn, Alex-
ander Anand, Robert Douglas, Andrew Hethin, Da\nd Dempster, Sir Andrew Kichardson
('Kicardi'), and Sir Alexander Walterson ('Walteri'), presbyters, and David Bachetar,
Serjeant ; Alexander Forfar, presbyter of St. Andrews diocese, by imperial and royal
authority notary public. [-5124, Box 82.
166. 1-tth August 1473.] Letters by 'Gilys lady off Forbess ' narrating that she
has 'permutit cost ande cambyt ' her terce of the lands of Clune, lying in the regality of
Abernethy and shire of Perth, ' in our pure wedohede wyth our derast schone ^\'ilzame,
lorde Forl)ess, the quhilk our teirs extendis zerly till viij markis, for viij markis worth e
of lande zerly of the landis of Forbess, be ws to be lyftyt ande i-asit as for oure saide
tairs aye and quhill our luflt sone ^Mlzame of Forbess or his aris rademe the forsaide
landis of Clune,' etc. At Abircawte, 14th August 1473, 'befor thir wntnesis, Patrik
Forbess our derast sone, Maister Alexander Forbess our sone, Thome Dawyson Forbes
ande Duncane Forbess of Ergatyn wytht other diuerss.' [1797, Box 46.
167. 22nd November 147.3.] Charter by Thomas Brown, mason, and 2ilatilda his
spouse, selling to Archibald Achi.ec, citizen of St. Andrews, an annualrent of 14s.
due from a certain land of John Dicson, citizen of said town, lying in the South Street,
on the south side of the street, betwixt the land of Eobert Wan on the east, and the
land of Robert Malwyn on the west. Dated at St. Andrews, 22nd November 1473.
AVitnesses, John Kfl,msay, dyer, "William Malwyn, Thomas Peirson, Alexander Diuy,
Patrick Calwart, John Young, Thomas and J<jhn Dicson, and James Tailzour, citizens.
Two seals attached : the first, that of Andrew Kyd (a sword per pale between two crosses
or saltires) ; the second, that of George Mahan (a fess charged vrith two mullets,
between three cushions, two and one), both bailies of St. Andrews. [121, Box 4.
168. lt>th July 1471.] Charter by Andrew Muncur of that Ilk, alienating to
Henry of Peticvrne of that Ilk, the fourth part of the lands of Forthirliiimsay, in
the shire of Fife, minus the fifteenth part [cf. No. 138 siijmi] : To be held of the King
for the usual services. Dated at Cupar in Fife, 18th July 1474. Andrew Muncur,
burgess of Dundee, Sir Henry Muncur, presbyter, and "William Ogilvy, witnesses.
[919, Box 26.
169. 7th August 1476.] Charter by Archibald, [fifth] Earl of Angus ['Bell the
Cat'], granting to his cousin, Robert Gkah.ame of Fintry, the demesne lauds of the
Mains of ' Stratheithnie Comitis ' [Earl's Strathdichty], in the shire of Forfar and in the
regality of Kirriemuir, resigned by the said Robert : To l)e held for the yearly feu-
duty of £12 Scots, two merks of the said money to be paid to the chaplain of the Holy
Rood altar in the parish church of Dundee, and so much as is used and wont to the prior
of Restennet, yearly. Dated at Abernethy, 7th August 1476. Witnesses, John
Maxwell of Maldisly, knight, David Ogilvy of that Ilk, John ^luncref of that Ilk, Sir
John Eraser, provost of Abernethy, Mr. Hugh Douglas, William Douglas, canon of the
collegiate church of Abernethy, Henry Barry, rector of Collas [CoUace], and David
Wedderburn, squire. [187G, Box 48.
44 CALENDAR OF [1478
170. --ml Jjinuary 1478.] Instrument narrating that Malcolm Guthre of
Kyiigeniiy, l)ailio for Areliil)al<l, [fifth] Earl of Angus, did, in terms of a precept (letters
patent) from the carl, give sasine to KoKKiiT Guaham of Fintrie of an annualrent
of 15 merks out of the annualrent of 10 and 8 nierks due to the carl from the Mains of
Earls Stradichti belonging to the said Roliert Graham. Sasine given 22nd January
1-477-8. Witnesses, Sirs AA'illiam Tor and Andrew Kichardson, presbyters, AVilliam
Guthre, son and apparent heir of the said Malcolm, Walter Murniy (or Muray), Mr.
William Wederburn, A.M., and Alexander Sincular. Notary, Alexander Forfar of
Ihcchin diocese, by royal authority. [312.i5, Box 82.
171. !^th April 1178.] Precept of Clare Coiislnt by Kolicrt Logan of Restalrig,
superior of the lands of Quyltnes and of Greneheid, addressed to William Cloland of
that Ilk, John Logan, Patrick Haithwe, or John Heipe, for infefling Wii.liaji
Grenkschklis as heir of his late father, William Grenesehelis of that Ilk, in the lands
of Jhonston, in the barony of Dalyhell and the lands of Grenhede, in the barony of
Camnathane, in the sherifl'dom of Lanark, held in chief of the granter. Dated at the
granter's town of Leith (' villain mcani de Leitht'), 8th April 1478. No witnesses.
[2673, Box 69.
172. 15th April 1478.] Obligation by George, Lord Haliburton, lord of the lands
of Lamdcn, with consent of .Maria, his wife, and Archibald, his eldest son, in con-
sideration of money and victuals paid to him, binding himself to Ale.\andeu Hati.e,
tenant of Lamden, and Helen, his spouse, that within forty days after he comes into
possession of the lands of Lamden by consent or decease of Margaret, relict of his
brother Patrick, he will lease or alienate these lands to the said Alexander and Helen,
and their heirs-male procrciited or to be procreated between them, whom failing, one of
the nephews of the said Alexander to be chosen by him, bearing his mother's surname,
that of Hatlee : To be held in feufarm for 10 merks yearly, and the grantees shall be
men to the granter in peace and war against all men save the king. A penalty of £100
is to be paid for failure. Dated at Driltoun, l.jth April 1478. Witnesses, Sir John
Haliburton, vicar of Gyrnlaw, uncle of the granter, Sirs John Robyson and James
Lockhart, chaplains, John of Dunde, John Nicholson, and Robert Bracale, the granter's
servants. [80, Box 2.
173. 28th September 1478.] Indenture between John Lorcnc, on one part, and
John Folbery, on the other part, to the ettect that John Lorene shall give infeftment
to Folbery in all the lands and holdings he has in the vill and territory of Liham,
and in icturn Folbery agrees that if, within two years of date, Lorcnc or his heirs j)ay
him 21 nobles of the money of the late King Henry the Sixth, then they shall enjoy the
lands again. Done in duplicate at Kvrkharll on St. Michael's eve [28th September]
1 478. [2049, Box 52.
174. 16th March 1478-9.] Discharge and acknowledgment by Marion Wilzamsone,
daughter of the late William Wilzamson, ' citiner of the cite of St. Andrew.s,' of certain
sums paid by Petek Smert, elder, and Katrvn Wilzamsone, his spouse, the granter's
'der moder,' to the said Marion, as the price of a tenement in St. Andrews on the
north side of the market gate or street, which sums the granter now discharges,
renouncing all claim on the land sold. Dated at St. Andrews, 16th March 1478-9.
William and John Dene, John Home, and William Cawart, witnesses. Seal attached —
a device like a flax- wheel ; legend illegible, but apparently the granter's. [46, Box 1.
1479] THE LAIN G CHARTERS • 45
175. 30th April 1479.] Notarial Instrument narrating that AVilliam liupburn, as
procurator^ for David Hepburn of Walehtoun, compeared of the date hereof, to pay
on the high altar of the church underwritten 50 mcrks to Patrick, Lord Halis, for
redemption of the lands of Over and Xether Ilalis impignorated formerly liy Sir
Patrick Hepburn of AValchtoun, knight, to Sir Adam Hepburn of Halis, father of
the said Lord Halis, and no one appearing for the latter, the said procurator protested
that the impignoration was loosed and that the said David should have full regress
in and to the said lands. Done in the Church of the Friars Minor of Haddington,
the last day of April li79. IJobert Greylaw, Friar John Zare, William and .iVlexander
Erth, John Fergus and Paul Hepburn, witnesses. Robert Peyrsone, presbyter of St.
Andrews diocese, by imperial and royal authority notary public. [47, Box 1.
176. 16th December 1479.] Notarial Instrument narrating that Thomas Swift,
one of the bailies of Edinburgh, did, at the instance of Robert Vans, burgess there,
with consent of Cristiana, his spouse, give possession and sasine to a religious man.
Friar John Mii;e, Bachelor of Sacred Theology, vicar-general of the order of Friars
Preachers of the kingdom of Scotland, of a tenement or land [cf. No. 147 supni] let in
feufarm to the said Robert and Christian by the said vicar-general, lying on the south
side of the Cowgate between the lands of the late Henry Dicson and William Slater on
the east, the land of the late David Laverok on the west, extending in length nine perches
from said street towards the south, and one ell of land in breadth, which the said
Robert and Christian resigned, and of which the bailie gave sasine as requested, the
said Cristian afterwards, in the absence of her husband, swearing upon the gospels
[cf. No. 185 infra], before the bailie in full court, that she consented freely to the
resignation. Edinburgh 16th December 1479. Witnesses, William Bell, Sir John
Lile, chaplain, Robert Lowrisoun, John Farnly, Gilbert Jameson, James Harcars, Serjeants.
Notary, William Farnly, clerk of St. Andrews diocese, by imperial and royal authority.
[2374," Box CI.
177. 16th December 1479.] Charter by Friar John Mure, etc., vicar-general of
the Friars Preachers of Scotland, Friar ^\'illiaIu Rerik, prior. Friar Fynlay Rede, lector,
Friars Walter Davidson, John Elgyn, Gilbert Bunch, Patrick Sharp, Patrick Ker, John
Buchan, John Amljrose, Paul Tailzeour, John Dote and Thomas Sclater, conventuals of
the Friars Preachers of Edinburgh, granting to NicHOL.vs Cant the land described in the
above writ, which Robert ^'aus resigned : To be held of the grantors and their
successors in feufarm : Rendering }'early to the king and his successors burgh ser\-ice
due and wont, also to the grantors and their successors 4s. of annualrent feufarm, and
also 6s. 8d. of annualrent given to them in alms bj' John Harlaw [see of date 4th May
14G2, No. 147 siijmi], and to Laurence Tailzeoiu', his heirs and assignees, Gs. 8d. of
annualrent of said land. Charter said to be sealed with seal of Thomas Swift, Ijailie,
but seal now wanting. Edinburgh, 16th December 1479. Same witnesses as in pre-
ceding writ. [2375, Box 61.
178. 21st December 1479.] Charter by King James the Third, ratifying, conhrm-
ing, and mortifying in favour of the Friar.s Minor of the Order of Observants, the
site ('situatioiiem') of the place belonging to the said friars within the burgh of
Edinburgh and the ground and lands within the same, gifted by the community of
the said Ijurgh, James Douglas of Cassillis or other devout persons ; also the site of
the place belonging to the friars within the city of St. Andrews, and the groiuid and
lands there gifted by the late James, bishop of St. Andrews, and his successor Patrick,
46 CALENDAR OF [1470
formcrl}' bishop of St. Andrews; also lliu site of llic j)l,ice, etc., liuloMjjiiig to the fi-iais
in the city of Ghisgow, gifted by .lohn, bishop of Ghisgow, and Mr. Thomas Forsitli,
rector of Glasgow; also the site, etc., within the burgh of Aberdeen, gifted by the
community of that l)urgh, the late liichard Vaiis of MaTiy, James Bissate, or others :
To beheld in pure alms, etc. Given at Edinburgh, 21st December H79. \J,'i'f/isfniiii
Miiijni Sii/illi, vol. ii. No. 1434.] Large portion of Great Seal still attached.
[605, Box 18.
179. 1st Feliruary 1480.] Extract from the court book of the Sheriff of Berwick,
narrating that in a coiut held liy Henry Congiltoun, sheriti'depute of Sir Patrick
Ilebburn of Dunsycr, knight, sheriff of Bcrvic, there appeared Laurence Hatley, as pro-
curator for Margaret, Lady Haliburton, who, with consent of her husband, Archbald
Fi'oster, lord of Corstorphyn, resigned 'the state of the fee' of the lands of Lamden in
the eai'ldom of March, and the shei'ifidom of Berwick ; reserving oidy her frank tene-
ment thereof for her life. Witnesses, Adam of Nesbyt of that Ilk, Thomas Edington
of that Ilk, AVilliam Douglas of Mordentoun. 1st Felmiary 1479-80. [15, Box 1.
180. 1-th December 1480.] Notarial Instrument narrating that Elisal)eth Wemys
resigned into the hands of Friar A\'illiam Knollis, knight of the order of St. John of
Jerusalem, [ireceptor of Toiphichen, a templar land in the liuigh of Linlithgow, on the
north side of the high street, l)etween the land of Kolland Wilsoun on east, the land of
Elizabeth Breche on west; upon which resignation the preceptor granted and assigned
the said templar tenement to Nicholas Wright and Mariota, his spouse, in conjunct
fee by delivery of staff and baton. Done on 12th December 1480, at Linlithgow, in
the dwelling-house of William Cowane. Witnesses, Alexander Hamylton of Bathcat,
Alexandei' Hamjdton of Ballincrcf, A\'illiam Hamylton, Uobert Liston, Hugh A\'alas.
and Hugh Spens, squires ; William Akinhede, M.A., of St. Andiews diocese, by imperial
and royal authority notary. [2147, Box 54.
181. 25th January 1481.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that Alexander Castarris,
a citizen of St. Andrews, resigned in the hands of William Malvil, one of the bailies of
St. Andrews, an aninialrent of 24s. from a certain land of David Meyrnys, lying on the
south side of South Street, l)etAveen the lands of William Casterris and John Young on
east, and the common vennel which leads to the burn (' torrentem ') of said city on west,
in favour of John Lermontii, his heirs, etc., who received sasine. St. Andrews, 25th
January 1480-81. Sir Duncan Cowper and Sir John Strachauchoun, presbyters ; Duncan
Tailzeour, Thomas Brown, and John Davidson, 'colono,' witnesses; William Calwart, by
imjierial and ro\'al authority notary. Bailie's seal attached : a device. Legend :
' S. Wilelmi Melluill.' [1898, Box 49.
182. 4th June 1481.] Instrument of Sasine in favour of Henry Pitcarne [not
otherwise designed, Init see the next ■writ], following on a precept from King James
the Third, dated 9th May 1481, addressed to the Sheriff of Fife (stating also that he had
commanded the Laird of Pitblatho), for infeftiiig Henry Pitcarne in a fourth of the
lands of Kilmaron (one-fourth of a one thirty-second part excepted). Sasine given by
John Sil)bald, mayor (' maro '), on the east (or north) side of the water of Edin, 1)ailie
of Thomas Symsone, sheriff of Fife in that part, on 4th June 1481. David Allerdes,
^lurdac Braid, Murdac Gothrcson, David and Thomas Lawtay, witnesses present ; John
Symson, M.A., presbyter of St. Andrews diocese, by imperial authority notary public.
[502, Box 15.
1482] THE LAING CHARTERS 47
183. 9th June 1481.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept from King
James the Third (dated at Edinljurgh, 19th May 1481), for infefting Henry Pitcarne
as heir of his father, George Pitcarne, of a fifth part with a thiitieth part of the lands
of Colernie, in the sheiiffdom of Fife. The precept is addressed to the baron of the
barony of Ballinbreich, and sasine is given by John Scot, serjeant and liailie of George,
Earl of liothcs, 9th June 1481, on the west side of the principal messuage of the lands.
AMtnesses, John Oliphant of Kelle, Walter Oliphant, John Mallwing, Thomas Uisch-
ington, John Lesle, John Dure, and George Fyff; John Symsone, A.M., of St. Andrews
diocese, by imperial auth<irity notary public. [1833, Box 47.
184. -6th November 1481.] Notai'ial Instrument [much mutilated] narrating that
in presence of a venerable man, James Alliides, provost of the church and chapel loj-al
of St. iNIary [de Kupe] at St. Andre\\'s, archdeacon of ]\Ioray and canon of Glasgow,
Nicholas Cant and Cristiana Berklaw, his spouse, with mutual consent, resigned the
lands of Lethyn and Carnegowre, called Kyninnis, in the sheriftclom of Fife, for new
infeftment in favour of Adam Wawane, son and heir-apparent of Thimias ^^'awane of
Stevinstone, and of Christian Cant, hi.s wife, daughter and heir-apparent of the said
Nicholas Cant, and their heirs, etc. The resignation took place on 26th Novemljer
1481, in the lodging of William [Shevez], archbishop of St. Andrews, pro1)a})ly at Edin-
burgh, in presence of said archbishop, James [Levingtoii], liishop of Dunkeld, Robert
[Blacader], elect and confirmed of Aberdeen, William [Elphinstone], elect and confirmed
of lioss, John, Lord Carlyle, Mr. Archiliald Quhitelaw, secretary, Mr. Alexander Inglis,
archdeacon of St. Andrews, Mr. Alexander [Murray], rector of Hawic, John Halden of
Glenegas, Mr. Richard Lausone, and Henry Mar, Lords of the Secret Council ; Peter
Marche, of St. Andrews diocese, by imperial and royal authority notary public. [2372,
Box 61.
185. 26th November 1481.] Notarial Certificate stating that Christian Berklay,
spouse of Nicholas Cant, apart from her husband, gave her free consent to the resigna-
tion above narrated, and promised she would never come in contrary to it ; further, she
approved and ratified the resignation, and thereupon made oath, the gospels being
touched, in absence of her husband and presence of the lords [of Council], by extension
of her right hand over the book in the hand of the notary, and she I)ound heiself tn
observe the premises inviolably and firmly. Same place, notary, and ^^•itnesses. 26th
November 1481. [2373, Box 61.
186. 26th February 1482.] Precept of Sasine by James Allirdes, provost of the
collegiate church and chapel royal of St. Mary Virgin of the city of St. Andrews, arch-
deacon of Moray and canon of Glasgow, directed to Bartholomew Wawane, John Cant,
Peter Wawane, Gilbert AValchh(ii>e, and Robert Ai'thur, as bailies, for infefting Adam
Wawane, son and heir-apparent of Thomas Wawane of Steviustoun, and Christian
Cant, Adam's spouse, daughter and apparent heir of Nicholas Cant, in the lands of
Lethyn and Carngowr, in the shire of Fife, resigned in the grantor's hands by Nicholas
Cant and Cristian Berclay, his spouse. Dated at Edinliurgh, 2Glh Felniiary 1481-2.
No witnesses. [5G8, Box 16.
187. 26th September 1482.] Instrument narrating that Henry Gilzam, citizen of
the city of St. Andrews, and Cristiana his spouse, resigned into the hands of Jolni
Castarris, one of the bailies of St. Andrews, an aiumalrent of 20s. upliftable from a
certain land in South-gait on the south side thereof, between the land of ilie altar of St.
48 CALENDAT^ OF [14.S2
Michael on west, ai\d the land of Archibald Achlec on cast, in which aniiualrent the
liailie then duly infeft Walter Brown, a citizen of said city; and the said Ciistiana
1 icing interiogated hy the notary, in absence of her husband, if she were compelled by
him to make this resignation, swore on the gospels that she made it of her own free
will, and Wduhl never icvoke it at any time. Done on the land, 26th September 14S2.
AVitncsscs, David Movnt, Uernard Castarris, Hobert Wilson, and Alexandci' Castariis,
citizens of St. Andrews ; "William Calwart, clerk of St. Andrews diocese, by imperial
and royal authority notary pulilie. The bailie's seal attached, bearing a device.
[1298, iv..K .'M.
188. 30th Jaiuiarj' 1483.] Notarial Instrument narrating that William Johnsoune,
Serjeant and depute of the sherifl' of Edinburgh, with the notary, at the instance of
James Cunynghani, attorney for Lord Kilmaui.s, passed to the chief messuage of the
baronjf of lleidhall, and there, in teims of a precept from the royal chancery read by
the notary, the said AVilliam gave sasine to the attoiney for Kobert, Lord KiLitAURS,
of the whole bai-ony of IJeidhall, with tenants and tenandries, in the sheriffdom of
Edinburgh. Sasine given, 30th January 1482-3. Witnesses, Thomas liossy of Suans-
toun, Thomas Brice, John Farnly, Thomas Broune, Alexander Cunyngham, James
C'unyngham, younger, Gilbert lieriot, and Thomas Selkiik, Serjeants ; Peter Marche,
clerk, of St. Andrews diocese, by imperial and royal authority notary. [1332, Box 3-5.
189. 22nd March 1483.] Charter by King James the Third, granting to A\'ir.i,i.\>r,
Eari, of Errol, etc., the Kirktoun of Erroll, with the nearest acres of the said to\\-n
lying on the side of the sea, within the sherifVdom of Perth, to be a burgh of barony,
with the usual privileges. Dated at Edinburgh, 22n(l March 1482-3. ^\'itnesses,
\\'illiam, [archl)ishop of] St. Andrews, James, bishop of Dtuikcld, chancellor, William,
confirmed elect of lioss, George, elect of Glasgow, David, Earl of Crawford, master of
household, George, Earl of Hiintlie, Alexander, Lord Glammys, John, Lord Kennedj%
William, Loid Abernethy in Rothymay, William [defaced], Mr. David Livingstone
rector of Ayr, keeper of privy seal, [Archibald] t^)uhitclaw, archdeacon of Lothian
secretary, and Sir Alexander Scot, canon of Aberdeen, clerk register. This charter
which is not in present Ji'iijistnim Mdfjni Sigilli, is in Iiad condition. [2221, Box .'50.
190. 2Gth July 148.3.] Charter by William Folbery, squire, granting to Thomas
FuLiiERY, his son, the lands, holdings, etc., with peitinents, called Atkynson's lond,
Belleslondis, Ayerlandis, and Frelandis, in the town and territory of Folbery ; also the
lands in the territories of Alnwyk and Chatton in Northumlierland ; also the lands, etc.,
within the town of Xewcastle-upon-Tyne and Gatissyd, in the l>ishopric of Durham :
To be held to the grantee and his heirs-male of his l)ody, of the overlords of the fee.
Dated 2Gth July [1483]. Witnesses, .John Pykryng, knight, Kalph Huthum, Thomas
(iray of Hurton, John Lilburne, squire, .John Cartinton, steward, .John Ilarliolcll,
recei\er there, and Edward Carre, bailitt" there. Seal illegible. [2050, Box 52.
191. l^th September 1483.] Charter, in form of Indenture, by Mr. Alexandei-
Inglis, ' decrctoi-um doctor,' chief archdeacon of the cathedral church of St. Andrews,
and dean of Dunkeld, and elect of the same, granting on behalf of his own soul and the
souls of his father and mother, George Liglis and his wife Jlargaret, to the Prior and
Convent of the Friars Preachers in Edinburgh, an annualrent of 26s. 8d. Scots, on
condition that they, on the anniversary of his death, shall sing a recjuiem mass, and, with
hand-bells linging through the town, exhort the people to pray for his soul and to come
1484] THE LAING CHARTERS 49
to his oliituary, and as long as he is in life to that of his mother; and they shall also
keep a lamp burning before the altar of St. Katherine the Virgin, on the north side of
the Black Fiiais church, from the feast of St. Michael to the fiist day of March, every
evening from 4 P.M. to the end of compline, and in the morning from 6 A.M. till broa<l
day. And if they fail in these duties for the space of f(jrty days after his death or that
of his mother, unless hindered Ijy fire, pestilence, famine, or civil war, the said Friars
shall foi-feit a portion of the sum granted, which shall be given to whatever other
.sacred place he or his heirs shall please. The tenement on which the 26s. 8d. is leviable
is described as the house of Katherine Fawlou, wife of the late George liamsay, and
daughter of the late George Fawlou, on the north side of the High Street of Edinburgh,
the neighbouring proprietors lieing the heirs of William Carubris on north. Sir
Alexander Scot on south, the late George Pennycuk on west, and John Lindissay of
Covyntoun on east. Edinburgh, 17th September 1483. Witnesses, Adam Abbot of
Dunfci'mline, Mi\ Osuuald Inglis, Mr. James Gray, William Lauder, Sir Thomas Hunter,
Sir George Inglis, chaplains ; William Farnly and Peter Marche, notaries public. The
seal of Aichibald Todryg, one of the bailies of Edinburgh, is said to be appended in
token of his giving sasine, but all seals now wanting. [3-59, Box 11.
192. 19th November 1183.] Charter by George Lord Haliburton, granting in feu
farm to his cousin (or kinsman) Ale.xander H.\tle the whole eastern fourth part,
towards the south, of the lands of Lamden, with the mill, etc., in the earldom of March
[Berwickshire. Cf. Nos. 172, 179 m/mt]. To be held to Alexander and Helen his
spouse, their heirs-male, etc., whom failing, to one of the name of Hatle, to lie chosen by
the .said Alexander and his heirs-male, for £a Scots yearly, and, after the death of first
grantees, for 10 merks yearlj'. At Saucjuhy, 19th November 1483. Witnesses, John
Schaw, Mr. Richard Lausoun, Edward Brois, John Nicholson, Davnd Frissail and
Thomas Nicholl. Signed, ' George lord Halyburton.' [1724, Box 45.
193. 11th January 1484.] Charter (see Begistnim Magni Sigilli, vol. ii. No. 1572)
by King .Tames the Third granting to Ai.e.xaxder Hume of that Ilk the lands of
Chernsyde with pertinents and the patronage of the Church there, lying in the sheriff-
dom of Berwick. To be held for service, ward, relief, etc. Given under the Great Seal,
Edinlnirgh, 11th January 1483-4. Witnesses, Colin Earl of Argyll, chancellor, David
Earl of Crawfurd, master of household, Andrew Lord Avandale, Mr. David Levingstoun,
Rector of Ayr, Privy Seal, Archibakl (^uhitelaw, archdeacon of Lothian, secretary, and
Sir Alexander Scot, rector of Wigtoun, clerk register. [1622, Box 42.
194. 19th May 1484.] Instrument narrating that in presence of Thomas Reid,
one of the bailies of St. Andrews, Peter Monypenny, a citizen of St. Andrews, with
consent of his wife Christina, resigned an annualrent of 17 shillings Scots, leviable from
the land of John Rogerson, chaplain, lying on the east side of the ' Ratonraw ' between
Cuthbert Baxter's laud on north and Andrew Gardenar's on south, in favour of John
Lkkmonth, also citizen of said cit^-, who was duly infeft. Done 19th May 1484.
John ^\'atson, Mr. Thomas Casteris, Andrew Lyal, and Stephen Dowg, witnesses.
William Calwart, of St. Andrews diocese, by imperial and royal authority notary public.
Bailie's seal attached, a device. [337, Bo.x 10.
195. 5th November 1484.] Certificate by one of the bailies of North Berwick in
the vernacular, beginning: 'Be it kend til all men be thir present letres me Jhon
richartson an of the Ixdzheis of the burcht of North Berwic, Gretyng in God ewyrlestand,
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for quhi it is metabill and iiedfull to ber wytnes to the suthtfastiies and iiamli in cans
or caiiss (juhar throw hydyng, preiudiiis, skatht, gref or hurt may gen[(ler] to the
innocent, lira thin wc male it knawin,' — and narrating that he passed to a tenement of
land of Kobert Lorimar lying in the said Imrgh betwixt the land of Adam Gardnar on
the east on one side and a land of Tiol)crt ^\'ygham on the west on the other side,
resigned by John Jiawder, burgess of Haddington, who also resigned an annualrent of
ten shillings yearly; whereupon the said bailie gave sasine of said land, etc., to 'Jhon
FowROSs,' his heirs, executors, and assignees. Done 5th November 1484. Witnesses,
Koltert Lorimar and John Uichart.son, bailies for the time, Itichard IJichartson, Robert
Kichartson, liobert Dixson, William Oardnar, Tiiomas Brown, Thomas Ellison, M'alter
Kothe, Walter Yowng, William Kichartson, John of Benston, Thomas Fowrros, Thomas
Talzhoiir and John Gray, with others whose names are doubtful, being somewhat
illegible. [J.")5r), Box GG.
196. 2iid April I486.] Notarial Instrument narrating that in presence of the
notary and witnesses, a prudent and religious man, Sir James Forman, sacristan of the
Monastery of Ilolyrood of Edinlxugh, with the venerable Sir Itobert Hog, prior, and
George Halcorstoiuic, sub-prior of said monastery, appeared before the parish altar
('altari parochiale') of the monastery, and there in time of high mass, the parishioners
being congregated in great numbers ('in magna copia'), he explained and declared how
Robert Laufres, formeily clerk of the Canongatc and of the town of Lcith on the north
side of the water thereof, had, because of his age and feebleness, resigned his otiice of
jjarish clerk into the hands of the venerable father Robert [Bannatyne], abbot of said
monastery, patron of the office ; and that the lord ab))ot, with consent of the convent,
had bestowed the charge with all its emoluments upon his servitor Patrick Bellan'TYNK,
son of the late John Bellantyne : Wherefore the said sacristan, prior, and sub-prior, in
name of the abbot, required and asked the parishioners whether they were willing to
approve and ratify the aljbot's grant to Patrick, and that they would deign to convey
their consent to said Patrick. At the command of the parishioners Roliert Laufres was
called, who, appearing personally, confessed he had irrevocably resigned his otiice, and
so instantly requireil the parishioners that they would receive and admit Patrick to his
office, as he himself l)ecause of age could no longer exercise it ; and then all the
parishioners there gathered, with unanimous consent, no one opposing, approved and
ratified in all points the grant of the office of parish clerk made liy the abbot to the
said Patrick, and gave their full consent thereupon ; upon which liobert Laufres, by
consent of the parishioners, gave and deli\ered with his own hands to the said Patrick
a 'stoup' and sprinkler ('amphoram et aspersorium ') in token of possession of the
office; and Patrick with the said 'stoup,' water and .sprinkler, passed through the said
church after the parish priest of said altar, before high mass, as the manner is in
ministering the said office, and enjoyed the same, no one contradicting. He then asked
instiuments from the notary. These things were done in the said monastery at the
.said altar on 2nd April 1486, at 10 A.M., before Sir John Eistoune, curate of said
monastery, Sii- William Hall, vicar of Baro, Robert Lawedar, Alexander Home, John
Moflat, senior, James Carnis, William Coupar, David Ramsay, Thomas Davidson, and
William Browne. James Yowng, clerk of St. Andrews diocese, by imperial and royal
authority notaiy public. [72, Box 2.
197. 26th May 1487.] Instrument narrating that John Chawmer of Gatgyrth,
kriight, formally resigned the two merk land of Newlands and Dochra, with the half
merk land of Haristown, lying in the 'King's Kyle' and sherifl'dom of Ayr in the hands
1488] THE LAING CHAKTERS 51
of Silt CtK<)i;<;k CAi\iiM;Ki,i, of Jjowdoiin, knight, slimiff of Ayr, us supuiior, (iiiiuhiimiiig
them to him and his heirs for ever. Done on the lands, 20th May 1 187. 'Witnesses,
Iioliert Stewart of Galstoun, James Chawmer, son and heir-apparent of the said John,
\\'ilh'am Mowate, and Sir John l)regariie, chaplain. Patrick Pethed, clerk of Glasgow
diocese, )iy imperial and royal authority notary public. [381, Box 11.
198. -'rd June 1 18S.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding on a precept under the
(^»uaiter Seal of King James the Third, dated at Edinburgh ;jrd June 14SS, directed
to William Cunynghame of Craganys, Alexander his Iwother, David Lyndissay and
Robert C'uninnghajn as liailies, for infefting Ai.KXANDKi:, Eaul OF (tMCNTAIKN, in the
£;jO lands of Drummond and the £10 lands of Duchray, in the Earldom of Lennox and
sherill'dom of Stirling, gi'anted to the earl by the king. Sasine given 3rd June 1488,
by AVilliam Cunnyngham as bailie to Andrew Cunyngham attorney for the earl.
^Vitnesses, John Cunyngham, Adam Lyn, Thomas Smyth, .Tames Sergeand, and liobert
Farach. John Moderuele, presbyter of Glasgow diocese, notary public by imperial and
royal authority. [414, Box 12.
199. "J.'ird September 14ss.] Instrument of Sasine in favour of Thomas SyMsoN
of a tenement on the south side of the north-gate of the city of St. AndreAvs, between
the tenement of Andrew Kid, bailie of St. Andrews, on east, and the tenement of
Thomas Smyth on west, following on a resignation thereof by Christiana Walcar, relict
of Thomas ^\alcar deceased, with consent of his son David Walcar. Sasine given in
the yard of the tenement 231x1 September 1488. William Pclilis, AVilliam Symson, and
James Smytht, sergeant, witnesses. Simon Campion, cleik of St. Andrews diocese, by
imperial and royal authority notary. [48, Box 1.
200. 4th December 1488.] Precept of Chin' Coiislat liy AMlliam Lord Borchtwik
[Borthwick] as superior, directed to Eobert Gilly as bailie, for infefting John AVilsone
as nearest and lawful heir of his l)rother, the late Thomas Wilsone, in three husband
lands and a half husband land in the town of Nantharne [Nenthorn] in the sheriffdom
of Berwick and regality of Lauderdale, hold in chief of the granter for blench farm by
the service of one penny. At Edinburgh 4th December 1488. [2403, Box 63.
201. Otii December 1488.] Instiument of Sasine in favour of JoNiCT, Maiuiauet,
Ckistiax, and Ei.ena Yorxn, daughters and heiresses of the late .lames Yhung, or
Young, of W'alterstoun, following on a precept of (•/<(/« coiisM (written in the
vernacular) l)y John Lord Boss of Hawkhead for infefting Jonet and her sisters im
nearest and lawful heirs to their father in the three oxgangs of the lands of Walterston
in the shire of Linlithgow. Precept directed to John of K3nicaid, as liailie, dated
Ith December 1488 at Linlithgow, and sasine given at Watterston 0th December same
year, Archibald Dundas craving instrumetits in name of the sisters. Witnesses, John
Yhung, Robert Mekill, Thomas Kyncaid, James Durrame, Thomas Dnndas, .John Dunda.s
and John Bullock, Serjeants. Robert Foulis, of St. Andrews diocese, by imperial and
royal authority notary. [511, Box 15.
202. Otli December 1488.] Notarial Instrument narrating that Archibald Dundas
as procurator for Janet YiiiTN(i [Yot'nc] and MAn(;Ai;KT YouNiJ, as also Chiiistuna
V'ouNU and Elena Younc;, daughters and heiresses of the late James Young, passed to
the presence of Sir John Ross, lord of Halkhead, knight, superior of the lands, and
there the said procurator for Janet and Margaret Young, and Christian and Helen
Young for themselves, requested the superior to wadset to them the three oxgangs of
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the lands of Waltirston lying in the sherirt'dom of Linlithgow belonging to them by
hereditary right, and lately, by the said lord of Walterstoun and his bailie, John Kineade,
recognoseed in the superior's hands, ottering to perform the service rightly due from
the lands ; which lands the superior wholly refused to wadset until the said Christian,
Helen, Janet and Margaret performed the services due and wont. Done at Linlithgow
6th December 1 tS8. (George Parkle of that Ilk, Henry Cornele and Hcmy Caueling (1),
witnesses. Alexander Foulis, clerk of 8t. Andrews diocese, by imperial and royal
authority notary public. [2630, Box 67.
203. +th June H89.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding on and narrating a precept
(in the vernacular), dated at Ballenbriech, 4th Juno 1489, by (4eorgc, Earl of Kothes,
'Lord Leslye on Levyne,' addressed to William of Leslie, Wat of Leslie, John of Seton,
and George of Fitte, as bailies, for infefting Henry I'itcairn, son and heir of the late
Henry Pitcairn of that Ilk, in the lands of Cullerny in the barony of Balbriech and
.shire of Fife, so far as his said father died seised of the same. [See also 9th June 1481,
No. 183 siijira.] Sasine given on same date (apparently) by John Seton of Louthre.sk.
AVitnesses, Patrick Hepburn of Benstone, Alexander Meldrum of Segy, Alexander
Louthresk, Alexander Ferny, Henry Balfour of Kclloch, and Thomas Blak. Thomas
Balfour, presbyter, of St. Andrews diocese, by imperial authority notary. [931, Box 25.
204. 8th May 1490.] Charter by George Home of Wedderburn, granting to his
beloved son and heir apparent David Home and his .spouse Elizabeth Piunoill, in
conjunct fee and their heirs male, the whole lands of Moricetoun with pertinents lying
in the bailliery of Laudeidale and sherittdom of Berwick, reserving to the granter half
an acre at the east end of the lands ; To be held to the grantees and the longer liver of
them and their lawful heirs-male, in fee and heritage of the granter, for one rose at
AVhitsunday, 'ad festum Penthecostis,' on the lands, if asked. Clause of warrandice,
with the provision, that failing the grantees and their heirs-male, the lands shall revert
to the granter and his heiis. Dated at Edinburgh, 8th May 1490. Witnesses, Patrick
Home of Polwarth, Philip Nesbit of that Ilk, George Sinclar, David Chernsid, and
Hector Furd. [2464, Box 63.
A^ok'. — A red rose at Pentecost, or Whitsunday, is not a usual reddendo, the
common date for such an exaction being Midsummer ; but the reading of the original,
Arhether a slip of the scribe or not, is beyond dispute.
205. 20th October 1491.] llelease by Thomas Werk of the town of Berwick-on-
Tweed, quitclaiming to John Fekrouu of said town all right which the granter has to
those lands which he holds by gift or infeoffment in the town of Old Gryndon in the
county of Northumberland. Dated at Berwick 20th October 1491. Witnesses, Sir
William Tyler, knight and lieutenant of the town and castle of Berwick, Koland Staflford,
sijuire, marshal of said town, Robert Car, master portei' of said town, S(iuire, John
Papdv, master of ordnance of said town, Kichard Borrow, mayor of said town, John Vrd
(Ord) of New})igging, gentleman, and George Reid of Tundall House. Seal broken.
[2051, Box 52.
206. 20th October 1491.] Charter by John Ferrour, liurgess of Berwick, granting
to John Seley of Twisill, gentleman, in the county (jf Noithumborland, the whole
lands, holdings, etc., which he has in Gryndon senior [Old Giindon], with clause of
warrandice, etc. At Berwick, 20th October 1491, before the same witnesses as in
preceding writ, and Thomas Werk, buigess in Berwick. Seal attached — undecipherable.
[2052, Box 52.
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207. 20th October 1491.] Release by the said John Fen-our in favour of the said
Joiix .Selby, (luitflaimiiig all right ho had or has in the Iaii<ls of Old Griiidon in
Northumberland. At Bermck, 20th October 1491. Same witnesses as in preceding
wnt. Seal attached. [2053, Box 52.
208. 20th Ful)ruary U92.] Release by Thomas Wark, burgess of the town of
lierwick-on-Tweed, and his heirs, releasing and quitclaiming to .John Ferkoii!, burgess
of said town, the right and claim which the said Thomas has to lands, holdings, or rents,
in towns and fields within the liounds of Oldgrindon in the county of Northumberland.
With clause of warrandice, ^^'itnesses, Richanl Boriow, this year mayor of Berwick,
John Ferrour, Alan Lauerok, bailies, the master porter of said town, with the notary
public, Thomas Loutliei-, clerk of the watches. At Berwick, 20th February, A.R.
Henry vii. 7, 1492. [3184, Box 83.
209. 20th Febraary 1492.] Letters by the said John Ferrour appointing John
Wilson of Twisill and Thomas Brade as his attoineys for giving Sasine to John Selby
of the said lands of Old Grindon. At Berwick, 20th February 1491-2. Witnc.s.ses as in
preceding writ. [2054, Box 52.
210. 2Gth June 1492.] Release by Thomas Hagerstoun of Hagerstoun, esquire,
releasing and iiuitclaiming to RiCHAKD FowLUEitY of Fowlbery, gentleman, all right
and claim whicli the granter has to lands and tenements in the town and tields of
Fowlbery. M'ith clause of warrandice. Witnesses, John Grey, chaplain, then vicar of
Newtoun, Gaudewyn Hagerstoun, constable of the castle of Baml>orough, Henry
Muscians [.Muscliamp] of Hesilrig, and Thomas Louther, iiotary public. At Hortoun,
26th June [1492]. Small seal attached — device, a pine liranch. [318-5, Box 83.
211. 2nd July 1492.] 01)ligatiiin by Thomas Hagerstoun of Lyamhaw, and
Gawdewyne Hagerstoun, constable of Bamburgh, in favour of Run AiiD Fhwlbeuy of
P'owlbery, gentleman, to pay him ten merks sterling, live merks at the fair ('feriam') to
be held after date in the town of Ahnvick, or fourteen days thereafter, and five merks
at Michaelmas or fourteen days after. Dated at Hortoun, 2nd July [1492]. The
condition of this obligation is, that if Thomas and Gawin Hagerstoun recover certain
lands in Fowlbery of old called Hagerstoun lands, then £4 13s. 4d. of the ten merks
stands void ; also that if certain lands be not recovered to Richard, this obligation
shall stand, and, if they be recovered, ' to have of this sum bot 40s. sterling money.'
[2055, Box 52.
212. 4tli July 1 492.] Letters in the form of an instrument, by Alexander Lyndesay,
canon of Aberdeen and commissary of Mr. Andrew Liell, trea.surer and official of
Aberdeen, setting forth that hitely a venerable man Sir Alexander Gordon, in name of
Alexander Lord of Gordon, petitioned that certain letters concerning the hitter's father,
George E;irl of Huntlie, exhiViited before the granter in judgment, might lie copied and
reduced to the form of a public transumpt, whereupon, after citation athxed on the doors
of the Cathedral of Aberdeen to those interested to appear at a certain day and place
and see the same done, and no one api)earing, the .s;iid canon decerned the transumpts
to be made, as follows : ( 1 ) Letters narrating that Alexander Vans, canon of Aberdeen
and official general of Thomas [Spence], Viishop of Aberdeen, sitting in judgment in the
cathedral church of Aberdeen on 24th July 1471, in a cause of divorce moved before
him by George Gordone, Earl of Huntlie, etc., against Lady Anabella Stewart his
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pretended sjKmse, did (liaving Uud liutore his eyes, and llie adviLCnt counsel) pniiiouncc
ii defiiiitivc soiiteiice and declare the matrimonial contract hctwcen them to he null,
l)ec<iuse l)cf<iro he contracted matiimony with the said Lady Anal)ella, he had married a
lady Elizabeth of Dunliar, from whom he was lawfully divorced, and who was related
to Lad}^ Analtella ii\ the third and fourth degrees of consanguinity, and he himself was
related to Lady Anahella in the same degrees of affinity, as was proved liefoic the
judge, who decerned also that tlic dowry should l)e restored, etc. Which deciee was
read and promulgated and instruments demanded by Mr. William Fratouris, canon of
Aberdeen, procurator in the cause for the said Geoi'ge Eiirl of Huntlie, in presence of
Mr. Thomas Yaus, j)recentor of Moray, Walter Ogilvy of Auchlcvin, and Alexander de
Camera of Murthslie [also designed Alexander Clianici', burgess of Aberdeen], and
attested liy John Kemlok, presljyter of Brechin diocese, notary l>y imperial and royal
authority, and ]>y William of Scheills, piesbyter of Gla.sgow diocese, notary by imperial
authority; (2) A notarial instrument setting forth that on 18th August 1471, etc.,
before the notary and witnesses underwritten, an honourable man, Mr. Gilbert of Hay,
lord of Ury, protested, as follows ; ' Cum secundum sacroium canonum statuta et
ordinaciones cautum sit vt banna de matrimonio contrahendo sine de presenti coHti'acto
ante matrimonii solemnizationcm, publice notificentur ct in ecdesiis pr'oclamentur nouerint
igitur vniuersi et singuli presons instrumentum inspecturi quorum interest vcl interesse
poterit quomodolibet in futurum quod ego notarius publicus subscriptus presens fiu in
ecclesia parochiali do Fyvy infra missarum solemnia die veio donn'nica octaua post festuni
Sancte Trinitatis anno quo supra, quum Domimis Johannes Thome vicarius ecclesie
antedicte solemniter edidit et prodamauit banna in prefata ecclesia vt moris est,
termiiumi contradicentilms si qui cssent competentem statuens, inter nobilem et
potenteni dominum, dominum Qeorgeum comitem de Huntlie ae dominum de Gordone
et de IJadzhenach, ex vna, et Elisaliet de Haya filiam (juondam nolnlis et potentis
domini, domini Willelmi de Haya comitis de Eroll et constabularii Scotie partibus ab
altera, et fatebatur se in duoljus aliis precedentibus festiuis diebus solemnibus dicta
bainia inter prelibatas personas in jn'odictam ecclesiam infra missarum solennia edidisse
solcnniitcretproclanias.se.' Upon which ,Mr. Gilliert Hay asked instruments from the
notary. These things were done in the parish church of Fyvy at 8 A.M., the day fore-
said, in piesence of Alexander Liell and John Hay, squires, and Patrick Clerk, clerk
of said church of Fyvy. AVilliam of .Scheills, notary. Which instruments the said
Alexander Lyndesay, Commissary, as above requested, ordeied to l)e transumed by tlie
notary and clerk of the consistorial court of Aberdeen and the otticial's court seal to be
appended. These things were done within the cathedi'al of Aberdeen, at the usual
hour of cause, on 4th July 1492, in presence of Messrs. Arcliibald Lindesay, 'cantor,'
Alexander Culane, Alexander Caboll, John Flemyng, and Thomas Strathachtin, canons
of Aberdeen, Alexander Chamer in Murchill, Patrick Rede of Colistone, Jolin Forbes,
Mr. Alexander Fife, Sir John Guchtin, notaries public, and Sir Andrew Culper.
Mathew Pacok, clerk of St. Andrews diocese, by imperial and royal authority notary
public, writes the instrument. [3279, Box 87.
213. 28tli April 1493.] Letter of lieversion (in the vernacular) by Jajies
E;sii.\.LK, burgess of Irvine, narrating that although John of Fwllartoun, laird of that
Ilk and of Corsby, has infeft him heritalily liy charter and .sasine in the half of the lands
of the Men-es, lying in the lordship of Fwllartoun, barony of Kyle Stewart, and shire
of Ayr, the granter binds himself that as soon as John Fullerton, his heirs and
assignees, pay to him, his heirs, etc., after \varning on a Sunday at high mass, the sum
of sixt}' merks Scots, within the parish kirk of Erwin [lr\ine], he will resign the lands
1493] THE LAING CHARTERS 55
again to the said John. Dated at the Fwllartoun, 28th April 1493. Witnesses, Lambert
Wallace of Sewaltouii, John Wallace, his son, Schir John of Symontoun, notary, and
'I'honi Scot. Seal gone. [12G9, Box 34.
214. 18th May 1493.] Instrument [much torn] narrating that James [Stewart],
Earl of Buchan and lord of Auchirhous, gave sasine to Ale.x.vndeh CtLTHi:ie, son
and apparent heir of Patrick Guthrie of Halcartoune, of the lands of Hakartoune with
pertinents, which were lesigned into the hands of the said Eail, hy the said Patrick,
who reserved his own liferent and the terce due to Janet (luthrie, his spouse. Done
on the lands, 18th May 1493. A\'itnesses, James Kynde of Broxsmoutht, George
Crechtounc, James ReyTide, grandson (nepos) of said Jauies, William Kutra, John
Wynsister, John (lUthrie of Essy and Alexander his son, John Kylg[oui(?)] and David
Mortimar, chaplains. John of Caigill, presbyter of St. Andrews diocese, by im[)crial
authority notary public. [49, Box 1.
215. 20th May 1493.] Letters of Reversion by Lambart Wallas of Sewaltoune,
obliging himself and his heiis to his overlord, John of Fwllautoux of that Ilk, that
notwithstanding the latter ^ has infeft the said Lambart in an annualient of three
pounds out of his lands of Sewaltoun, in the lordship of Fullartoun, bailzery of Kyle
Stewart and shire of Ayr, yet on being summoned in the parish kiik of Dundonald,
on a Sunday in time of high mass, before the people, to come on that day fifteen days
to the 'Frere Kyrk be.syd Erwin ' to receive the sum of £60 Scots, he will, if he
appears and receives the money, resign the said annualrent again to the said John of
FulLirtoun ; while if Lambart compear not, the money may be left on the altai' of
the said 'Frere Kyrk,' and the said John may freely possess the said three pounds of
annualrent from the lands. Dated at Adamtown, 'JOth May 1493. John Blair "f
Adaint(jwn, John his son and apparent heii', and others, witnesses. Seal attached,
faint, a lion rampant to sinister; a buck's head in dexter chief; legend illegible. [oO,
Box 1.
216. 21st .May 1493.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that John Fidlartoun of
that Ilk gave sasine to Lambeut Wallace of Sewaltoun of an aniuialrent of .£3,
to be uplifted from the lands of Sewaltoun. Done on the lands, .lohn M'({achin,
John FouUartoun, David Lowiye, Geoige Lowrye, Thomas Findlaw, John Ahannaye,
and George Parkar, witnesses. Edward Blare, M.A., clerk of Glasgow diocese, liy
apostolic and royal authority notary pulilic. 21st May 1493. [1273, Box 34.
217. 7th Octolier 1493.] Instrument of Sasiiie nairating tliat Adam Furde of
Bui-necastle passed to his lands of Burnccastelj, lying in the liailcry of l^auderdale
and shire of Berwick, and there at the dwelling house of Adam Weddale, gave .sasine
by earth and stone to William Wedderat, Imrgess of Lawder, of 30s. 4d. of his lands
of Burnecastell, namely of two merks of land, which Adam ^^'eddale now occupies, and a
half merk of land now in the hands of Adam Funic himself, and the said Adam also
infeft the .said William in Adam Weddale's house by placing him therein and shutting
the door theieof after his entry. Done 7th Octol)er 1493. Witnesses, Roliert Lawdii-
of that ilk, Gill)ert Lawdir of Balbardy, 15artholomew Lawdir, Alexander Jardin, Alan
\\'cdderat, .lohn Kiddale, Thomas Bel, •lamesTurnliull, John i;unsynian,ThomasLa.synber,
Thomas Brotherstanis, Lawrence Grcif, and Sir William Bully, chaplain. James Young,
clerk of St. Andrews diocese, by imperial and royal authority notary public. [372, Box 1 1 .
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218. --'"fl Mii\' 1 194.J Nouiiial Instrument nari-ating that John Fullartoun of
Corsby and supeiior of the half thereof, <iuitclaimed, exonered, and remitted to
NiNiAX Baxxochtyn, his heirs, etc., all dues and fines which could be claimed
by Fullartoun aii<l his heirs from Ninian and his heirs. Done on the lands of Corsby.
John Blair of Adamtoun, Peter Culqiihone, Mr. Kobert i5roun, vicar of Ardrossan, John
Petierw, John Lowiy, and lioliert FuUarton, witnesses, i'lnd .May 1494. [1271, Box -34.
219. 20th September 1494.] designation by David Crawfurd, one of the bailies of
Edinburgh, and Margaret, his spouse, in favour of AueHiisALD, Eaul of Augvli., of a
large mansion and land within the burgh of Edinburgh, on the north side of the
High Stieet theieof, within the tenement [acquired ?] by David from .John Levingtoun,
descending Ijetween the lands nf the abbot and convent of Kelso on the west, and the
lands of the late Nicol Spc<ly on the east. Andrew Cuninghame, rector of ' Lochquho,'
Thomas Chesholmc, .Fohu Adamson, .Tames Dunnyng, .lohn Farnly, and David Nele,
sergeants, witnesses. Henry Strathauchin, clerk of St. Andrews diocese, notar}' by
imperial anil loyal authority. Kesignation made 20th September 1494, in the hands
of John Bonkle, bailie of Edinburgh, whose seal is appended, shewing a cheviori
between two buckles in chief and a mullet in base. Legend faint. [9, Bo.\ 1.
220. 10th November 1494.] Instrument of Sasine, proceeding on a precept from
Chancery of King .Tames the Fourth in terms of a retour, for infefting .Tonx Fui.LAiiTOUX
as nearest and lawful heii' of his deceased father John Fullartoun of Corsby in the lands
of ' le Trwne ' [illegible, but see below] with pertinents ; the lands of Fullaitoun with
the fishings from ' le Trwne' pi'oceeding to the influx of the water of Irwyne, and from
the influx of the water of Irwyne direct upwards, proceeding for the whole space of
the lands of Fullartoun on both sides of the water of Irwyne ; the lands of Herperland
and Lathislands with pertinents ; the lands of Merres and Galis ; the four merks
and a half of annualrent of the lands of Sewaltoun and superiority of Sewaltoun, lying
in the bailliary of Kyle Stewai-t, shire of Ayr, held of the king as Stewart of Scotland.
Security being taken for two silver pennies duplication of the blench farm of Trwne
[Troon], two pair of spins, duplication of blench for Fullertoun with fishings, two
pennies of silvei- for Harperland and Lathis, the same for Merres and Galis, and
also for Sewaltoun. Sasine given 10th November 1494 by John Walles of Cragy,
bailie of Kyle Stewart. ^Mtnesscs, Hugh and William AVallace, brothers-german of
said .Tohn, Hector Stewart of Kais, .Tohn Blair, son and apparent heir of .Tohn Blair
of Adamtiiun, Lamljert 'Valles' [Wallace] of Sewaltoun, .lohn Boyman, and John
Wilsone. This writ is much worn and defaced. [1272, Box 34.
221. 2Gth January 149.5.] Notarial Instrument narrating that, among other
pious deeds, John Kylpatryk, bailie of tlie venerable fathei- in Christ, Thomas, abbot
of St. Colm's Inch, passed to the lands of Balmannoche Beth, and to the chief mansion
thereof, in the baiony of Beth and sheriffdom of Fife : and there in virtue of a precept
\>v the said Abbot Thomas and the convent, gave sasine to Thomas Balmaxxoch,
son and heir of William Balmannoch in the said lands. The terms of holding are not
given. Date of precept and Instrument 26th Jainiary 1494-.5. ^^'itnesses, David
Sterling, Kol)eit ^Vestwod, David Andeison, John Wynsister, and David Kellocht.
[9.5, Box 2.
222. 6th April 1495.] Notarial Instrument narrating that an honourable man,
Laurence Bamsay of Dwnfeld, openly before man}' worthy persons besought Henry
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Petkarne of that Ilk that he would observe and fulfil the contract made betwixt them
for a marriage between John Eamsay, son and apparent heir of Laurence, and Elizabeth
T'etkarne, Henry's sister, and he [Laurence] confessed that he had considered for a long
time that this marriage should he solemnised, and gave thanks that he would see them
married before his death. Done in the principal hall of the place of Downfeld, Gth April
1495. Witnesses, David Richartsone, Aiidre\v' Kamsay, David Louchmalony, ■\^■illiam
Kamsay, Stephen Androwsone, John Kamsay, and Robert Bell. John Petcanie, pres-
byter, A.M., of St. Andrews diocese, by imperial authority notary public. [557, Box 16.
223. 22nd August 1495.] Instrument narrating that on the date hereof there com-
peared, at Pitcarne, Henry Pitcarne of that Ilk, on one side, and Christi.\n Ramsay,
daughter of the late John Kamsay of Culuthy, on the other part, who recpiired Pitcarne
instantly to infeft her in his twenty merk land of Pitcarne, lying in the barony of
Leslie and sheriftllom of Fife, according to the tenor of his charter to the said Christian.
He responded that he was willing t(j do so if she would give him a letter of reversion
conform to the usage of Scotland, for redeeming the lands, in terms of letters of
indenture betwixt the said Henry and Jonet Kinloch, in which letters it is agi'eed
that as soon as a letter of dispensation shall arrive, which by consent of both parties
had been sought from the Apostolic See, regarding the kinship between the said Henry
and Christian, the latter shall, when required, resign the said lands to the former ; and
she agreed to give him the letter of reversion, etc., as asked. Done at the principal
messuage of Pitcarne, 22nd August 1495. Alexander Ramsay of Brekmout, John and
James Kamsay, John Glen, and David \\'ilke, witnesses. John Kamsay of St. Andrews
diocese, presbyter, by apostolic authority notary. [503, Box 15.
224. 3rd October 1495.] Notarial Instrument containing a precept by "William
[Scheves], archbishop of St. Andrews, primate of Scotland, papal legate, addre.s.sed to
the provost and canons of the collegiate church of St. Salvator, etc., declaring that he
had observed that the said church, situated in his city of St. Andrews, was one in
which there was great and contiiuious labour to a few ministers in celebrating divine
service, and the parish church of Forteuioth in his diocese was one in which there is
great cure of souls and only a vicarage pensionary of 20 merks of ctU'rent money with
croft and manse for him who has the cure, which is insufficient to maintain him.
The archbishop directs, and by desire of Mr. 'Walter Drummond, rector of the said
parish church of Forteuioth, erects a canoiuy in said collegiate church, and as a prebend
the rectoiy of F(jrteuioth, appointing Mr. Walter to the canonry and prebend, and in
the church of Forteuioth a perpetual vicarage full and complete, to be conferred on a
fit poison who shall have the cure of sotds in the parish, the teind .sheaves to belong to
the canoiny and prebend [to Mr. Walter and his successors], and the remaining fruits of
the palish, the wool, flax, lamlis, calves, cheese, oMations, mortuaries, funeral rites, and
other pertinents, with the croft and manse, to belong to the vicar and successors in the
vicarage. Reserving forty shillings yearly ' juveni cantori qui puerilem habeat vocem ' in
the stall of said prebend, who shall minister in the divine offices celebrate<l in said
collegiate church, to be paid by the prebendary, also the use of the man.se of the church
to the prebendary for reception of his ordinary in visitation when he shall wish to
reside there, or for gatheiing his teinds or tithes there, but without prejudice of the
vicar pensioner, his exercise and administration of the whole parish cure during his life,
and who on this account is to receive the said pension and fruits of the whole vicarage,
subject to the archiepiscopal and archidiaconal dues, all other buixlens, as the repair, etc.,
of altar or choir of said chtuch, and the expense of visitations, to belong to the pre-
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bendary's part of the fruits. The archbishop further declares that, with consent of his
chapter, and of Mr. AValter Drunnnoiid, rector, and Sir Andrew Thomson, vicar
pensionei', he has bestowed the perpetual vicai-age of Forteuioth on Willi.vm Iiu.anu,
presb3'tor of Duid<eld diocese, and by the episcopal ring has invested him in the
whole care and administration of said vicarage, reserving a pension to be paid the said
Sir Andrew for life. The archbishop therefore directs the said provost or others to
induct Mr. AValter Drummond into his canonry, stall in choir, and place in chapel, and
the said William Irland into possession of the vicarage, with their lespective
emoluments. Instrument of publication dated at St. xVndrew.s, 3rd October 149-^.
[51, Box 1.
225. 12th December 1495.] Instrument of Sasiiie narrating that Thomas
Thorbrand and Mariota, his spouse (who gave oath in the absence of her husband),
resigned in the hands of Alexander Donaldson, one of the bailies of .Tedlmrgh, their
tenement lying in the burgh of Jedburgh in the Burn AVynd (' venella torrcntis ') and on
the south side of the same, the tenement of Thomas Patonson on east, and of the heirs
of the late James Loremer on west ; and that for new infeftment to be given to Kobei'.t
Thorbrand and Cristine, his spouse, which was duly done 12th December 1495.
Witnesses, Christofer Ciowrlay, William Borthyk, John Sangistar, and Alexander Smal,
burgesses, Kichard Howeson and Kichard [Stobliis], Serjeants, of said burgh. James
Blair, clerk, of (41asgow diocese, by imperial and royal authority notary public.
[373, Box 11.
226. c. 13th January 1496.] A Memorandum that at the term of St. Hilary [149G],
Elizabeth, who was the wife of Robert Foulbery, sought against ElCHARU Foli'.ehy, a
third part of twenty messuages, and twenty carucates of land, forty acres of meadow
and sixty acres of pasture in Foulbery, Caldmerton, and Chattoiui, as her dowry In'
gift of said Robeit, her late husband. On the other hand, the said Richard said that
Elizabeth ought not to have dowry from said holdings, because her late husband neither
on the day he married her, nor aftei'wards, was sei.sed in SMi<l holdings, so that he had
no power to give her dowry. [2056, Box 52.
227. 18th May 1496.] Instrument of Sasine, following on a precept by Archibald,
Earl of Angus, Lord Douglas, for infefting David Graham, son and heir of tlie late
Robert Graham of Fyntre, in the lands of the Mains of 'Eriistrathichty,' in the regality
of Kerimure, and shire of Forfar, narrating that A\'alter Lychtoun of Howlshawin
[Usan], the earl's liailie, passed to the principal manor of the lands, and gave sasine
in the usual way and by putting the said David into the principal house and shut-
ting the door on him. Done at the Mains of ' Erlistrathythin,' 18th May 1496.
Witnesses, Andrew Richardson, Andrew Baichler, canons, John and David Fuullar,
John Hwbert, Thomas Luuel, David Grahame, brother of the gi-antee, and others.
William Barre, clerk, of St. Andrews diocese, by imperial and royal authority notary
public. [52, Box 1.
228. ItJth May 1496.] Instrument of Sasine [much mutilated] narrating that
Walter Lichtoun of Hovlishaven, as bailie for Archibald, Earl of Angus, gave sasine of
an annualrent of eighteen merks from the lands of Mains of Earls Strathdichty to David
Graham, son and heir of the late [Robert] Graham of Fintry. Sasine given 18th
May 1496. Same witnesses and notary as in previous writ. [2209, Box 56.
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229. l^th May 149C.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept of dare
omsfaf, dated at Stirling 2-2nd April U9G, by Archibald, [fifth] Eai-1 of Angus,
directed to A\'alter Lychtoun of Kynnard, David ^\'edderburn, and Thomas Lovell as
bailies, for infefting David Graham as heir of his late father, Itobert Graham of
Fintry, in the lands of Mains of Erllis Strathechtyn, of the Forest of Glen Prossin,
tiic lands (jf IJallinch and Belloch, Inclibrachty, Inchmyll, Pectaraty, Glcnovik, and
Daldavo, the lands of Owtfield of Kerymuir, and of Myltouii of Kerymuir, with an
aninialrent of £2 from the feufarm of Erllisstrathechtyn, lying in the regality and
liarony of Kerymuir and shciiffdom of Forfar, held in chief of the grantor.
^\'itnesses to precept, Mr. Henry Kermechall, rector of Lethnot, Alexander Fokart,
and George Dan. Sasine given 18th May 1+9G Ijy Walter Lychtoun on the messuages
of the lands at 7, 8, and 10 a.m. Witnesses, Sir Robert How, chaplain, Alexander
Sandoris, Patrick Karncorse, John Thoni, Robert Forfare, Thomas Vobster, Thom;is
PMward, John Duncanson, Patrick Mathie, John Malcomsoun, and John Roliertson.
Henry Brois, presbyter, of St. Andrews diocese, by imperial and royal authority notary
public. [l.SOT, Box .34.
230. 24th January 1497.] Instrument of Sa.sine narrating that Roliert Ruthcr-
ftud, burgess of Jedburgh, son and heir of the late Richard Rutherfurd, resigned into
the hands of I )avid Dowglas, liailie of said buigh, his tenement lying in the burgh of
Je<lburgh, on the south side of the street called Tudhop (or Cudhope) Street, having
the rivulet called 'Skitrawlnirne' on the east, and Thomas Patonson's tenement on
west, for new infeftment to be given to John Wallas, son and heir-apparent of
James Wallas, burgess, and to Maikjaret RlTHERFURD, his wife, sister of Robert
Rutherfurd, which was duly done 24th January 1496-7. Witnesses, James Wallas,
William Borthik, James Wallas, burgesses, Richard Howisone and Richard Stobbis,
sergeants of said liurgh. Patrick Atzensone, M.A., clerk, of Glasgow diocese, by imperial
and royal authority notary public. [374, Box II.
231. 13th May 1497.] Notarial Instrument proceeding upon and narrating a
precept of sasine, dated at Cupar, 10th May 1497, directed to Andrew and David
Anstruthor and William Strang, by Alexander Spens of Pittencrief, principal bailie Of
William, Lord of St. John, ' Conimandour ' of Torpbichen, etc., for infefting JoNET
Melvill, daughter and heiress of the late William Meh-ill of Carnbec, as his nearest
and lawful heir in the temple lands of Carnbee, in that baroTiy, and the temple lands of
Stratharlic, called Sandy Hillock, in the barony of Lundy and shcritldom of Fife.
Witnesses to precept, Nychol Hay, Mr. David Spens, John Tailzeour, and John
Carncros. Sasine given on 13th May 1497 to John Oliphant of Kelly as procurator
for Jonet Mellvill. Witnesses, Alexander Oliphant, David Oliphant, William Robert-
son, Alexander Edneni, and Walter Wilson. .James Forman, A.ISL, of St. Andrews
diocese, notary by imperial and royal authority. [701, Box 21.
232. -"ith July 1497.] Charter (nuu-h injured) by Matthew Stewart, Earl of
liOnnox, Lord Darnlcy, etc., granting toTlioMAs Stkwakt of I'wirskube, the ferry boat of
Inchinnan and all the lands pertaining, and of old custom belonging, to that boat,
lying in the lordship of Inchinnan, in the shire of Renfrew, on the cast side of the
church of St. Conval of Inchinnan, below the waters of Gryflfe and Kert, and the
gi-antor's lands on the north, also his lands and the lands of the vicar's mortification on
the west and east, (1) (' chorfi ') parts ' cum garbis congelimis bigelimis ' ami tcind sheaves
and other fraits, etc., within the parochial bounds of Enerkip, Kilmacolme, Kyllellane,
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Houstoun, Erskyne, .and Iiic-hiiiiiiiii : To ))e holdeii [holding illegible] for a icdilendo (if
26s. Scots yearl3% Dated at Ciookston, 5th .Tnly 1497. No witnesses. [537, Box 16.
233. 5th .luly 1497.] Precept [in the vuinacular] in terms of the above charter, by
Matthew Stewart, Kul of Lennox, addressed to Johti Quhitfunl of Paisley, .Tames
Steward of Iiichenane, Iiobyne Caucris, and James Steward of the Orchard, as bailies,
for infefting TiiOMAS Stewakt in the earl's feriy boat of Inchennan and others. Datcil
at Cru.xtoun, 5th July 1497. [803, Box 23.
234. '^th July 1497.] Instrument of Sasinc following on the above precept, dated
at Cruxtoun, 5th July 1497 [No. 233 siij/iv], liy Matthew Stewart, Earl of Lennox,
for infefting Thomas Stewaud of Barscube, in the grantor's ' ferie bait ' [ferry boat]
of Lichenane [Inchinnan], and the adjacent lands. Sasine given by .Tohn Quliitftnd in
presence of and at the special command of the earl, 6th -luly 1497, on the ground of
the lands, at the church of Inchenane. Witnesses, John Steward, marshal, Adam
Steward, .James Hammylton, .John Lyndis.say, Alexander Schaw, George Crawfurd,
squires, Margaret Steward, and James Sympil. William Steward, clerk, of Glasgow
diocese, by apostolic authority notary public. [1351, Box 35.
235. 15th March 1498.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept of fJinr
condot (dated at Elgin, 10th February 1497-8) by William Oliphant of Dutlus and
Cri.stina Sutherland, his spouse, sealed also with the .seal of Laurence, Lfird Oliphant,
for infefting Alexander Bih.sbane, residing in Weik, as nearest and lawful heir of
his late brother {Vj .Tames Bir.sbane, in the half lands of Kei.se and Akirgyll, lying in the
earldom of [Caithnes], [illegible — the whole writ being faint and worn], and sheriffdom
of Itiverness. Sasine given h\ Cristina Sutherland of ])uffus, lady superior of the half-
lands of Keis and Akirgill, who passed, \\ith John Mowat as bailie, to the ground of
Akyrgill, and there, near the toft (?) of the house of Knappo [ef. No. 160 svpra\ she gave
possession to Alexander Birsbane of the lands of Akyi'gill, commanding the bailie to do
the same in name of ^Mlliam Oliphant, her spouse, which he did, a fire there lieing
first extinguished and again lighted in name and on behalf of Birsbane. The bailie
then passed to the town of Keis, and there, without delay, at the Hall of Keis, gave
sasine to Birsliane of half of the lands of Keis by earth and stone, first extinguishing the
fire there and again kindling it in name of Bir.sbane : the bailie then taking a great
horned ox, with a mixture of red, feeding on the lands, and leading it away with him
in token of such sasine. Done on the lands, 15th March 1497-8. William Henrison,
presbyter, Hugh Sutherland, armiger, Andrew Morison, James Pyper, and Angus
Brebner, witnesses. Notary, Kobert Cader, of Glasgow diocese, by apostolic and
imperial authority. [1118, Box 30.
236. 18th June or July 1498.] Instrament of Sasine narrating that Andrew
Conynghame, on 18th Ju[ne or July] 1498, gave sa.sine to CuTHl'.Eiri', LoiU) Kilmauks,
and his wife, in terms (1) of a Precept by King James the Fourth directed to George,
Earl of Huntly, as chancellor, to expede a charter under the Great Seal, granting to
Cuthbert, Lord Kilmaius, and Mariota Douglas, his wife, the following lands — Mains
of Fynlastoun Cuningham, with tower, Gaidner,stoun, Bogsyde, 'le Hectrc,' 'le tua
Knok Montanys,' Auchinbothy nether, Bardrane, Blakstane, Nether Auchinlek, East
Kowntrehill, West Rowntrehill, with the 15s. land adjacent. West Danestoun (or
Dennestoun), 'le Leperstoun' (or 'le tua Leperstouni.s), [Mossyd], and Middle Daneston,
all lying in the sheriffdom of Kenfrcw, as resigned by the said Cuthbert ; and (2) a
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precept of sasiiie following on the above, both dated at Stirling Isl Juno 1 195. Witnesses
to sasiiic illogiblo, ihu douumcnt being much mutilated. The notary's name seems to
be John I\Ioderu[ele]. [3080, Box 81.
237. 18th November 1498.] Charter by William Richardson, baker, burgess of
Edinburgh, with consent of his sjwuse Janet, granting in honour of (rod, the Virgin,
and All Saints, to Thoinias Sclater, prior of the Friaivs Preachers in Edinburgh, an
annualrent of .'JOs., secured over a land in Edinburgh, l)elow the Nether Bow ('archum
inferiorem '), between the lands of the late Robert Marschal on east, of Alan Borth-
wick on west, of John Brone on noith, and a waste land on south, as described ; and the
said prior and convent and their .successors are bound to sing yearly an ainiiver.sary,
namely a 'placebo' and 'dirige' every Tuesday ('tertia feria') in Easter week, and on
the following Wednesday a lequiem mass for the .souls of the granter, his wife,
and their ancestors, with previous notice by handl)ell. [Cf. Nos. 117, 191, supra.] Also
one trental ('trigentale') of requiem mas.ses to be celebrated liy the convent on the
days immediately following the said Wednesday, with their other prayers used
and wont. Edinburgh, 18th November 1198. AVitnesses, Thomas Auldhoch, Alexander
Jaksone, John Fery, Robert Roger, James Andro, and John Carswele, sergeant.
Alexander dray, notary to sasine given by John Boncle, bailie of Edinburgh. [939,
Box 26.
238. i"!]! .lanuarv 1199. J Instrument of Resignation narrating that James Bailze of
Carnfyn resigned his lands of Carnebrew and Carnfyn, in the earldom of Bothwell and
shire of Lanark, into the hands of Patrick, Earl of Bothwell, who in due form delivered
them again. Done in the town of Edinburgh, in the house of Robert, archbishop of
Glasgow, who was a witness, with George Hepbuin, provost of Lincloudane, Sir
William Borthwick, rector of Quhitsum, Adam Hepburn and Alexander Lauder, burgesses
of Edinburgh, 7th January 1198-9. Archibald Layng, A.M., of St. Andrews diocese,
by apostolic_ authority notary public. [3200, Box 83.
239. 20th Februaiy 1500.] Precept under the quarter seal of King James the
[Fourth 1] appointing Thomas Tulloch and Alexander Fleming as sherifls in that part,
for serving William of Vi;chaiu)E, son of the late William of Vrcharde of Cromaty
[Cromaity], knight, as heir of his father in his land.s, ofHce.s, and ainnialrents in the
.sheriffdom of Cromarty. Edinburgh, 20th February an. mj. 12, 1500. [1705, Box 11.
240. 15th ^larch 1500.] Charter by John Ramsay, laird of Dounfield, f(pr coiniscl
and assistance given to himself, granting to his lieloved and most confidential friend, Mu.
David Pitcairn, archdeacon of Brechin, and his assignees, his lands of the half of
his lands of Dounfield in the sheriffdom of Fife, except the granter's whole messuage
of .said lands, with one acre of land )iext to said messuage on the east side : To be held
blench of the granter. Dated at St. Andrews, 15th March 1199-1500. Witnesses,
Alexander Seton, David Gardyn, Patrick Bruse, John Strathauchin, and Donald Brise.
Seal wanting. [2453, Box 63.
241. 31st January 1501.] Inslrument of Sasine, in terms of a piecept by David
Ogilvy of that Ilk, appointing David Kyiuieir of that Ilk, bailie, to infeft Alexandeu
[Stewart], Eaiil of Buchan, in the lands of Bathtlans and Drumfrog, in the barony
of Crag and shire of Forfar. Sasine given, [31st January] 1500-1, by the .said liailie to
Robert Stewart in Katynns, as attorney for the earl. Witnesses, James Kynneir, John
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Kymicir, Mr. Gliarles(!) l\.ymii'ir, iioiaiy piililic, ami .Idliii Lqwr. .Inliu (lallua (?) liy
imperial and apostolic authority notary. [1676, Box 43.
242. 6th December 1501.] Instrument narrating that Patrick Painter, burgess of
till' bnrgh of Montrose, as procurator for .Tobn Ogilvy, baron of the barony of Fingask,
resigiii'd an aniuialrcnt of XIO from the lands of Easter P>i'eky, lying in the barony of
Kiinicll in the sheriffdom of Forfar, into the hands of Mr. (Jkouge Stirling, superior
of said annualrent, quitclaiming all right which Ogilvy has in said ainuialrcnt, reserved
to him by a decree of the lords of council when the barony of Kinnell was forfeited
b(!cause of alienation, the said aninialrcnt to remain with the said Mr. (-{corgc and his
heirs-male, etc. l)oi\o on the lands, Gth December l.'iOl. Witnesses, John Erskinc,
younger of Dun, Thomas Erskine, Roliert Erskinc, Mr. David (rardin of Conansith,
;ind "Walter Ogilvy of liynd. William Thornton, presbyter, of ,St. Andrews diocese, by
apostolic authority notary public. [3264, Box 86.
243. I8th July 1502.] Letters by Elizabeth Lyn, one of four sisters of William
Lyn of Ediukyp, appointing .Tames Crichton, son and heir-apjjarcnt of Sir Adam
Crichton of Kothtwendavid, knight, William Cathtro, John Pel)les, bui'gesses of
Perth, Nicholas Moreson, and Oliver- Burght, her procurators, for resigning into the
hands of one of the bailies of Perth her fourth part of an annualrent of forty .shillings
from the lands of 'Curfourraw' lying 'extra Ic Castclgawylbrig,' in the burgh of Perth,
on the north side, between the common vcnnel on the east and the aqueduct of the
mills on the west, with the superiority of the said 'Curfourraw'; also her fourth part
of a forty-shilling annualrent from the land of the late Sir Laurence Merser of
Meykyllour, knight, in the north street of said biu'gh on the south side thereof, between
the water-gate on the east and the land of the said late William Lyn on the west ; also
her fourth part of the interior land of William Cathtro in the north street of said
burgh, on the south side thereof, lietwcen the land of the late Sir Laurence Merser on
the cast and the land of the late Alexander .Justice on the west ; and that for new
infcftment to be given to Adam [Crichton] of Kothwondavid, knight. Dated at
Fenewyn, ISth July 1502. Witnesses, Mr. Henry Lyndsay, Sir Alexander Gawe, Sir
Kobert Small, and Sir David Fi'cyrtoun, chaplains. [Cf. Ii'e(ii4nim Mmjiil Siijilli, vol. ii.,
No. 2682.] Seal appended, somewhat broken, a bend dexter charged with three roses
[or roundels]. Legend: ' Si[gillum E]lesabete Lyn.' [32.37, Box 85.
244. 1st October 1502.] Instrument of Sasine following upon a precept by King
James the Fourth (dated at Edinburgh, 2Sth July 1502) for infefting JA!\ies Ciiali\iei!,
as nearest and lawful heir of his father, the late .Tohn Chaumyi' of Gaitgirth, kin'ght,
in the barony of Gaitgirth, the £5 land of Culrath, and the 20s. land of Chaumerhouss,
in the l)ailiarv of Cunin'ngham and sheiiftdom of Ayr, the sheriff being ie({uircd to take
security for two silver pennies as duplication of the blench farm of (iatgirth, £10 of
relief of the lands of Culrath, and two silver peiuiies duplication of the blench faim fif
Chatimerhouse, due to the king as Stewart of Scotland. Sasine given by George
Cra\vfnrd, depute of Hugh Campliell of Loudoiui, sheriff of Ayr, 1st October 1502.
Witnesses, Mathew Crawfurd, John Chammyr, Andrew Dene, Florence Cauldwell,
Ycdast Tempiltoun, John Makadam, and Adam Skene. Thomas Cameron, clerk, of
Glasgow diocese, by apostolic and royal authority notary public. [1381, Box 36.
245. 30th October 1502.] Letters of Reversion granted by Andrew Ker of Over-
Crailing to .ToilN Fawi.AW of Softlaw, l)indiug himself and his heirs to upgive and
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resign the lands of Perislawis in the lordship of Oxnam, in the sheriffdom of Roxburgh,
mortgaged by the gi-anter foi' i;20 Sccjts, except one acre on the south side, as soon as
the money is paid on the ultar of the parish church of Jedburgh, and on receipt of a
lease of the lands at a yearly rental of two merits Scots only, for five years following
repayment of the principal sum. Dated at Jedlmrgh, 30th October 1502. Witnesses,
William Kyrktoun, AVilliani Kcr, and f4eorge Kene. [I'JTO, Box 50.
246. 10th December 1503.] liemission tinder flreat Seal of King James the Fourtli
to Hen'I'.Y Pitcarne for art ami part of oppression done to Thomas Butlair of Uunigally,
in the destruction of his grain of Kumgally, etc. : To endure for life. Eflinburgh,
10th December 1.503. [501, Box 15.
247. 20th April 1501.] Retour of Inquest made at Forfar before Thomas Maxwell
of Blactoun, sherift'-depute of Forfar, by Alexander (ruthric of that Ilk, and Alexander
Crawmond of Aldliar, knights, Alexander Strathachiu of the Brigtown, John (Iraham of
Ballorgy, Alexander Ogilvy of that Ilk, David Kynneir of that Ilk, James Durham of
the (irange, John Gardin of Buirowfield, Walter Wood of Bonnytouii, Robert
Strathachiu of Balhussy, Alexander Wellem of Wodwray, James Carncors of Balma-
scheiier, Andrew Currour of Logyinegil, John Blair of Ballgilloquhy, and David Ogilvv
of Duntroon, as jurors, who declared that Andrew Crag was the nearest and lawful
heir of his father, the late Walter Crag of Bawnely, in the third part of the lands of
Baldowe, in the shei'iffdom of Forfar, held ward and relief of the king, in whose hands
they had been liv non-entry for ti\e months. Dated at Forfar, I'Oth April 1501. [2930,
Box 77.
248. 10th June 1501.] Proeuratory by Patrick Waiche (or ^'eitch), Robert Clrav,
William Maw, Da\'id Wardlaw, Andrew More, William Maktygyr, Alexander Cuyk,
John Watsoun, Patrick (luld, Patrick Makgelioun, and Patrick Wilsoun, ' oratours and
lieidmen' of "the kingis hosjiitaile of the trinitc college besyd the liurgh of Edinburgh,'
appointing two of their inimber, William Creichtoun and Malcolm Malcomesone, as
procurators to appear before the alderman and 1>ailies of the city of St. xVndrews, there
to resign a tenement of land in that city, lying between the Southgato and Bogy's
Wyiid and the Market gate or street on the north, in favour of David LERMnxTir,
son and apparent heir to Robert Lermoiith, burgess of said city. Edinburgh, lOth
June 1501. Signed by Patiick Waich and twelve others. Seals wanting. [892,
Box 25.
249. 13th .Inly 1501.] Not.uial Instrument of Sasine in favour of Patiucic
Lesmk, lnu-goss of Aberdeen, in a piece of waste land in the said Inu'gh, lying in (ireen
Street ('vico viride ') which goes to the 'Powrig' on the west side, the land of Robert
fxothtray on south, and of Martin Kemp on north, and the highway on east, extend-
ing in length to the ' Denbiu'iie ' towards the west ; in terms of a resignation by Mr.
Thomas Chamer, collector of the chaplains of the choir of the parish church of St.
Nicholas. Sasine given 13th July 1501. Witnesses, William Wormet, William
Kyntor, Sir Thomas Caldour, Sir Andrew Cowper, Sir John Chamer, Sir John Luscar,
chaplains, and Andrew Nauchti, sergeant. John Stirueling, presbyter of St. Andrews
diocese, notary by imperial and royal authority. The bailie who officiates is John
Ratre, whose seal is appended entire, — a fess, three cross crosslets in chief and the
branch of a tree (?) in base. [1, Box 1.
64 CALENDAR OF (-1504
250. 6th August 1504.] Letters of Procuratory by Sir Robert Lawder of
the Bass, knight, addressed to the King [James the Fourth] informing liim that ho had
appointed Messrs. Kichard Lawson of Hie Kiggs, clerk of justiciary, James Henderson,
and Ivichard Boithuile, John Homyll and David Anderson, as procurators, for resigning
liis lands of Westerspott, tJryndenhede, and 'le Stivke,' with pertinents, into the hands
of the king as superior. Dated at Bele, Gth August 1504. No witnesses. [53, Bo.x 2.
251. Tth February 1505.] Precept of Sasine by James Douglas, son and apparent
heir of John, Earl of Mortown, etc., directed to Kichard Browne, Walter Kneland, and
Ifoliert Chancelar, as bailies, for giving sasine to the granter's servitor, Con.stantine
Inglis, and his heirs, of two parts of the granter's lands of Wintermuir, also of 8s. lOd.
of the third part of said lands, lying in the territory of Edmostoun, barony of Bigar
and shire of Lanark. At Edinburgh, 7th February 1504-5. William .Scott of Bal-
weary, knight, Walter Kneland, Sir James Simson, chaplain and notary pul>lic, and
William Liglis, Iturgess of Edinburgh, witnesses. Seal attached — a fess, with two
mullets in chief. Legend : 'S. lacobi Douglas.' [.3201, Box 83.
252. 21st April 1505.] Notarial Listmment narratitig that on 21st April 1505, in
presence of the notary, etc., Richard Younc;, lawful and nearest heir, as he asserted, of
the late Janet and Christian Young, named and appointed Gilbert Wauchop, William
Wauchnp, James Young, David Dundas, John ^lossman, John Edmonstone, Gilbert
Dundas, William Scot, and John Dundas, his procurators, to pass (one or other of them)
to the presence of John, Lord Melville [Ross and Melville], the superior, to ask and
obtain from him sasine of an oxgang and a half of land in the town or territory of
Wattirstoun in the shire of Linlithgow, belonging heritably to the said Rioharil by the
decease of the said Janet and Christian. Done in the chamber of the notary in the city
of Edinbiu'gh : Alexander Moubray, son and heir-apparent of Thomas Moubray of
Cammo, only witness named. ^\'altor Falconar, of Brechin diocese, by apostolic and
royal authority notary puldic. [2631, Box 07.
253. 3id May 1505.] Notarial Instrument following oti a precept of sasine, dated
at Tartravon, 1st May 1505, and diiected to John F.<lmistoun, Alexander Spens, John
of Bothuel, and William M'Nakyll, as bailies, l)y John, Lord Melvill and Halkhead,
designing himself also John, Lord Ross of Halkhead, for infefting Richard Young in
the oxgang and half oxgang of the lands of Walterstoiui in the sheriffdom of Linlithgow,
which were the heritage of Jonet and Christian Young. Sasine given by Alexander
Spens, as bailie, to Gilbert Dundas as procurator for Richard Young, at the capital
messuage, 3rd May 1505. Witnesses, Robert Schort, John Mouliray, John Hamilton
and Richard Wallas. Robert Foulis, by imperial and royal authority notary public.
[2174, Box 55.
254. 4th May 1505.] Instrument narrating at length letters of procuratory, by
which Richard Yhoung, laird of an oxgang and a half of land Ij'ing in the town or
territory of Watterstoun, duly appointed Alexander Mowbray, son and apparent heir of
Thomas Mowliray of Cammo, Gilbert Dundas, John Twedye and Robert Scot, as pi'o-
curators to resign the said lands into the hands of John, Lord Melvill, and Lord Ross of
Hawkhead, as supei'ior, for new infeftment in favour of Archihald Dundas of Cragtouii.
Done in the notary's chamber at Edinburgh, 4th May 1505. Witnesses, John Mosman,
burgess of Edinburgh, 'Rotulando' [Roland] Litil, and Patrick Falconer. Walter
Falconar, presbyter of Brechin diocese, by apostolic authority notary. [512, Box 15.
1506] THE LAING CHARTERS 65
255. 2.3rd July 1505.] Notarial Instrument declaring that Mr. James Herring,
vicar of Murhouys [Munoes], appointed Mr. .John Kennedy his factor, etc., to receive
the sum of forty merks Scots from Sir John Eggar, vicar of Kyrlauerak, in terms of a
compromise made between the latter and the said Mr. James Hering, in presence of
Robert [Blacader], archbishop of Glasgow. Dated at Ethy, 2.3rd .July 1505. Witnesses,
Sir David Boys, Sir Patrick Makmorane, James Ogilvy of that Ilk, Mr. WiUiam
Abyrnathy and John Broune. Alexander Currour, presbyter of Aberdeen diocese, by
imperial and apostolic authorities notary public. [54, Box 2.
256. 2nd September 1505.] Charter b\' King James the Fourth, ginng and
giaiiting to G.vwiN Kennedy of Blarequhan, knight, the £10 lands of old extent of
Schankistoun, otherwise called Keris and Carnochane, lying in the earldom of Carrik
and sheriftllom of Ayr, which lands belonged to John Kennedy of Blarequhan, father of
Gawin, held by him in heritage of the king as Earl of Carrik for the service of ward
and relief, namely one merk land of said lands called the Star in property, five merk six
shillings and eight pence of said lands in tenandry which Thomas Mure and the late
David Mure his father held of the said John, and four merks forty pence of the said
lands of Schankistoun held by the said John in tenandry which George Mure held of
him, and four merks forty pence of the said lands of Schankistoun, namely the two
merk lands of Carnsallach, two merk lands of Kerehill, and the forty pence lands of
Carstoun held by the said John of the king in tenandry which George Mure held of
him; which £10 lands weie recognosced in the king's hands, because of the alienation
of the greater part of them by the said John Kennedy and his predecessors to the
foresaid persons and their predecessors, without the confirmation, licence, or consent of
the king as Earl of Carrik being obtained, and a year and a day having passed since the
recognition, and the said John and all ha^^ng interest being cited, the Lords of Council
decerned that the lands belonged to the king and should remain in his hands in property
at his free disposal, because it was clearly proved that they had been alienated as above
cited ; the said lands to be held to the said Gawin and his heirs of the king and his
successors in fee and heritage, viz. the land of the Star in property and the remainder
of the lands to be held of Gawin and his heirs, namely, the five merk six shillings and
eight pence of said lands by Thomas Mure, and the four merk forty penny land by
George Mure, and Carnsalloch, Keirhill and Carstoun liy William Rankin and his heirs,
as freely as they or their predecessors held the same. Reddendo, three suits yearl}' at
three head pleas to be held at Girvan, also ward and relief and marriage when they
happen. Given under the gi-eat seal at Edinburgh, 2nd September 1 505. See Begisirum
Magni Sigilli, vol. ii. No. 2879. [247, Box 8.
257. 24th December 1505.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept under the
quarter seal of King James the Fourth (dated at Edinburgh, 2nd September 1505) for
infefting Gavin Kennedy of Blarequhane, knight, in terms of the above charter.
Sasine given 24th December 1505 l)y David Crawfurd of Kerse, who was named as
bailie along with Peter Rankinson of Scheld, Florence Kirkpatrick, Alexander Mwyrand
Esplan Crawfurd. The last named four appear as witnesses with James Kenned}', son
of Sir John Kennedy of Blairqtihan, knight, David Crawfurd, John Crawfurd, and
Fergus M'Knacht. Notary, Alexander Jameson (' Jacobi '), presbyter of Glasgow diocese,
by apostolic and royal authority. [3033, Box 80.
258. 27th March 1506.] Instrument of Resignation narrating that John, Lord
Ross at his manor of Tertraving, resigned the lands called the west part of Cragrossy in
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the stewartry of Strathcarii and shire of Pcrlli into the hands of John Ei-riiiNSTONE of
that Ilk, knight, ad remancntiam. At Tcrtraving, 27th March 1505-6. ^\'itncsses,
James Levingstoun of Ballintone, Robert Burns, burgess of Edinburgh, John Edmon-
stoun, Mr. Patrick Brokas and others. Edward Spctailc, of St. Andrews diocese, by
imperial and royal authority notary pulilic. [IGGG, Box 43.
259. 29th March 1506.] Statement by Thomas Hamcllin, sergeant of the king or
of the pri.son t ('Chastclct') of Paris, to the Parliament then sitting, that by virtue of
certain royal letters obtained in an appeal, at the instance of a tainicr, a merchant and
burgess of Paris, ho has transported himself to the house of Michel Aleaumc, apothecary,
etc., opposite the clock of the 'Palais' in this city of Paris, etc. c. 29th March 1506.
[2091, Box 52.
260. 22nd May 1506.] Procuratory l)y David Browne, canon of Dunkeld, tenant
of the lands, building, and teindsheaves of the third part of the lands of Kirktown of
Newtile in the regality of Abbirbrothoc and shcriffdonr of Forfar, appointing "Walter
Bannerman, James Moncur, Thomas Bannerman, John Arnot, ^Villiam Blair and Thomas
Butter, as procurators to resign the same itito the hands of John Zhcstor the superior,
to be regranted to George [Brown], bishop of Dunkeld. At Dunkeld, 22nd May 1506.
Witnesses, Robert Boswcle, dean of Lestalrik [Restalrig], John Lacok, "William Moncur
and Alexander Myln, canons of Dunkeld, John Tyry, rector of Torrens, and Sir James
Henrisonc, deacon. [1677, Box 43.
261. 20th Novcmljer 1506.] Precept of Sasine by Janet Ogistoun of Cragis direct-
ing John Scrymgour of Glaster, Patrick Lamljy of Duncane, Andrew Currour of Loghe-
migill, Robert Heri.s, portioner (?) of Balharre, John Hcri.s, or one of them, as bailies, for
infefting James Grichton, son and apparent heir of Adam Crichton of Rothwcn, knight,
in all and whole her barony of Cragis, viz. Kelre, Ester Dery, "Wester Dery, Ester
Gragis, Over Grag, with mill and mill lands, etc., in the .sheiiffilom of Forfar. [Cf.
llegistrum iVagni Siyilli, vol. ii. No. 2777.] Dated at the parish church of Arlic [Airlie],
20th November 1506. "Witnesses, Sir Henry Brois, vicar of Arlie, and Sir Alexander
Gaw, notaries public. Sir David Frertoun, Sir John Young, chaplains, William Crichtoun,
William Terbert, John Fyiidla, Walter Gryll, Alexander Myll, Alexander Tcndall and
John Jovall. Signed, 'Jonet Ogistoun.' Seal attached, but wholly defaced. [3238,
Box 85.
262. 1st December 1506.] Notai'ial Instrument narrating the resignation into the
hands of King James the Fourth by Sir David Home of "\\'edder)jurn of his lands of
Polwart in favour of himself and his wife, Isabella Hoppringle, in conjunct fee and the
lawful heirs of their body. Done in the royal palace, near Edinburgh, 1st December
1506. Witnesses, David, abbot of the monastery of Candm.skennct, John Lundy of that
Ilk, knight, Peter Grechtoun of Bogy and Patrick Creichtoun of Cranstoun, knights,
Andrew Woud of Fethircarne and George Bard. John Sanchar, A.M., presbyter of
Aberdeen diocese, by apostolic, imperial and royal authority notaiy public. [2738,
Box 71.
263. 18th February 1507.] Precept of Sasine by King James the Fourth, as
Stewart of Scotland, directed to Thomas, John, and Archibald Crawfurd, John Bell and
Nigel Hyneman, as sherifts in that part, for infefting Rop,ei!T Ci;awfui!D of Kill>irnic
and Margaret Sympill, his spouse, in the half of the twenty merk land of Easter
1508] THE LAING CHARTERS 67
Greenock, with mill, etc., in tliu Ijaioiiy and sliiro of Renfrew, in terms of a charter to
him and Margaret Sympill, liis spouse [see Ikijidrum Maijni Sigilli, vol. ii. No. 3062] ;
which lands were formerly held in chief of the king by William Fleming of Barrouchane,
Crawfurd's superior, but were recogriosced to the hands of the king and released in
fav(jur of the said Koljcrt Crawfurd. Edinburgh, 18th Febi-uary 1506-7. [2339, Box 60.
264. 1th Juno 1507.] Nutarial Instrument narrating that on the date hereof, in
presence of the notary and witnesses, a prudent man Archibald Weddale, procurator of
an honouraljlc man Thomas P'awside of that Ilk (his mandate being shown Ijy document
to the notary in presence of a noble and potent lord, ^^'illiam [Knollys] Lord of St. John,
Preceptor of the House of St. John of Jerusalem of Torfichin), and there after reading
the letters of his procuratory by Thomas Fawside ^mtten on parchment, sealed with
his seal in red wax impressed on white hanging in wonted manner as appeared, the said
ArchilxUd sitting on his bended knees, gave up and by staft" and baton, and his .said
procuratorial letter, purely and simply resigned all and singular the lands of Stobbis
Danesnape, with the templar lands and pertinents lying in Arnaldstoun in the barony
of Baltredo, within the sheritidom of Edinburgh, belonging to the .said Thomas F'awside,
into the hands of the said Lord of St. John as superior, with all right he has or can
have in the lands ; and immediately the said lord, lord superior of the lands, by gift and
delivery of the staft" and baton, as the manner is, gi-anted, gave and delivered the whole
lands named to an honouraljle man Geokije Fawside, son and heir apparent of the said
Thomas, and to Patrick Crcchtoun of Cranstonredal, knight, as attorney for Jonet
Crechtoun, spouse of the said George, and to the longer liver of the two [spouses] in
conjunct fee — accoi'ding to a charter to be made Ijy the said Lord of St. John to the
said George and Jonet — as freely as the said Thomas Fawside of that Ilk or his pre-
decessors held or possessed the lands from Lord St. John or his predecessors before the
present resignation: "Whereupon the said George and Sir Patrick asked instruments
from the notary. These things were done within the burgh of Edinbui-gh in the
lodging ('hospicio') of the said Lord St. John, 'super gradum postcriorem' of the
same, at 4 p.ii. on 4th June 1507. Present, Peter Crechtoun of Sandfui-de, knight, James
Crechtoun, son and apparent heir of the said Patrick, John Knollis of that Ilk, John
Polwort, Thomas Kincaid, James Rosse, burgess of Edinburgh, and Robert AVeddell.
James Young, clerk of St. Andrews diocese, by imperial and royal authority notary
public in the premises. [5G, Box '2.
265. 17th Juno 1507.] Precept of Sasine by William Lundy of that Ilk, directed
to Thomas Strang, Thomas Coustoun and M'illiam Anderson, as bailies, for infefting
his brother Anduo Lundy and Jonet M.vilvyn, his spouse, in conjunct fee of the sixth
part of the lands of Stratharly with pertinents, lying in the barony of Lundy. Dated
at St. Andrews, 17th June 1507. Witnesses, Thomas Strang, Henry Strang, notary
public, Alexander Barber and John Vardan. [55, Box 2.
266. 17th June 1507.] Precept by the said William Lundy of that Ilk, directed
to .same bailies as in preceding writ, for infefting his brother and his wife in the lands
of Tuetis [Teuchats] in the barony of Lundy in warrandice of a sixth part of the lands of
Strathairly. At St. Andrews, 17th June 1507. Same witnesses. [2002, Box 51.
267. ■iOlh September I5()S. | Instrument of Sasine narrating that Adam Moscrop,
one of the bailies of the bmgli of Jcdl>urgh, per.sonally gave sasine to Wili.i.\m
Ckanstoun of that Ilk, knitclit, lawful and nearest heir of his father, John Cranstoun of
68 CALENDAR OF [1509
that Ilk, of certain annualrents from tenements on the north side of the ' Causegate '
and in the ' Valcar-gate ' of the burgh of Jedburgh, and that by delivery of sundry
pence (' singulorum denariorum '). [The foUovring names are given of owners and
neighbours : Patrick Downald, Richard Harde, AValter Henrison, James Dun, Robert
[illegible], Robert Moscrop, Thomas Braidwood, Sir William Wilkynson, the late
Nevyn Sowter, and John Faulay.] Done 30th September 1508. Witnesses, John
Rutherfurd of Hundolee, George, his son and apparent heir, Adam Cranstone, Sir
Archibald Rutherfurd, a canon, Andrew Crenstone and James Porter, Serjeant of the
burgh. James Xewbe, presbyter of Gla-sgow diocese, by apostolic authority notary
public. The writ is in bad condition. [365, Box 11.
268. 1st December 1508.] Charter by Robert Maxwell of Calderwode, lord of the
barony of Maldislee, granting to John Weyu of Weitschaw, upon the latter's resigna-
tion, the lands of Weitschawe in the barony of Maldislee and shire of Lanark : To be
held for a silver penny payable on St. Andrew's day in the parish church of Carlowk.
Dated at Halcrag, 1st December 1508. John Ma.xwell of Akinheid, Quintin Quhitfurde
of that Ilk, William Hamilton of Candour, Alexander Maxwell, brother of graiiter,
James Hamilton of Rojiloch, and James Park of Gilbertfield, witnesses. Signature and
seal of granter entire, charges faint. [8, Box 1 .
269. 13th February 1509.] Notarial Instrument narrating that William Young,
son and heir of the late Richard Young, also heir of the late James Young of Dudingston,
his uncle, appointed his cousin, James Young, notary public, and Patrick Nisbet, burgess
of the burgh of Edinburgh, his prociu-ators in his affairs, and specially as to his right to
the three oxgangs of the lands of Walterstoun, in the shire of Linlithgow, belonging to
the late James Young, his uncle ; moreover, the said William Young took his own seal
and with his own hand delivered it to Patrick Nisbet, giving him command that he
might seal ■nnth it whatever writs or e\'idents the said William desired, and in particular
a letter of renunciation of the said three oxgangs to be made in favour of Wn.Li.\M
DuND.iS, son and heir of the late Archibald Dundas of Cragtoun. Done in the burgh of
Edinburgh, in the booth of the said James Young, 13th February 1508-9. Witnesses,
Sir Walter Young, chaplain, the said Patrick Nisbet, John Blak and Alexander Young.
John Gray, of St. Andrews diocese, by apostolic and royal authority notary public.
[2175, Box 55.
270. 31st May 1509.] Precept of Sasine by John, Lord Ross of Halkhead, knight,
directing David and Gilbert Dundas, Duncan Ochiltree and Alexander Spens, as his
bailies, to infeft Willlvii Dundas, as son and heir of the late Archibald Dundas, in
terms of a resignation by the said William, in the three oxgangs of the lands of
Walterstoun, named in No. 269 supra. Dated at Tertrewyn [Tartraven], 31st May
1509. Witnesses, John Edmistoune, John Browne, Thomas Mortoun, David Halle,
John Mekill, William Perris, Sir Thomas Dundas, chaplain, David Dundas, Mr. Patrick
Brocas, chaplain, and Robert Foulis, notary. Signed, ' Jhou lord roos.' Seal wanting.
[2176, Box 55.
271. 31st May 1509.] Instrument in terms of the above precept of sasine, by Sir
John, Lord Ross of Halkhead, knight, for infefting Willi.\m Dundas in the lands of
Walterston. Sasine gi\ en by David Dundas, as bailie, at the dwelling-place of Thomas
' Movbi ' [Moubray] as the capital messuage of the lands, on 31st May 1509. Witnesses,
John Stedman, John Moubray, Sir Thomas Dundas, chaplain, William Gardinar and
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Simon Baity. Robert Foulis, of St. Andrews diocese, by imperial and royal authority
notary public. [2039, Box 68.
272. 2iul June 1509.] Charter by Mr. George Striueling of Esterbrekky, and
Patrick Striueling, his brother gcrman, with consent of James, Lord Ogilvy of Erly
[Airlie], and of David Striueling, son and apparent heir of Mr. George, to the honour of
the Virgin Mary, St. Peter and St. Paul, and St. Malrubius confessor, granting to a
Chaplain in the Parish Church of Kynnell, to officiate at the altar of the Virgin there for
the jjrosperous state of James the Fourth, and the souls of the late Hugh Fraser of Lovet,
baron of Kynnell, of the last deceased John, Lord Ogilvy, and of the late father and
mother of the granter [whose names are given below] with others, two parts, namely
ten merks, annualrent of £10 Scots, from the lands of Esterbrekky, which annualrent
belonged to William Striueling, son and heir of the late "Walter Striueling, and was
resigned by him to the late Hugh, Lord Fraser, who regi-anted the same to the present
granters. To be held in perpetual alms. No beneficed priest, nor one already in a cure,
is to be appointed, and personal residence is required, while assignation is to result in de-
privation. On the Sundays after Easter and after Lammas, the chaplain is to celebrate
' placebo et dirige, cum novem lectionibus et mi-ssa in crastino ' for the souls of John
Striueling and Janet Panter, father and mother of the granters. Dated at the church
of Kynnell, 2nd June 1.509. Witnesses, Thomas Ogilliy, knight, Mr. David Gardin of
Connonsyde, Henry Fcthy of Balissak, David Feth}% Richard Striueling, Mr. James
Ferquhar and Andrew Hog, chaplains. Signed by David Striueling. Two seals
attached. One that of James, Lord Ogilvy, lion passant on shield couche. The other
seal shows a fess charged with a crescent, between three illegible charges in chief and
apparently three liuckles in base. See also No. 2i2 su^mt, and Begistrum Magiii SujHU,
vol. ii. No. 3820. [3196, Box 83.
273. 13th June 1-509.] Letters by William Young, son and heir of the late Richard
Young, and also heir to James Young of I'uddingston, Richard's brother, renouncing,
discharging, and overgiving all his right or claim to the three o.xgangs of land of Walter-
stoun [cf. No. 269 supra\ which belonged to the said late James Young, the granter's
imcle, and after his decease to his daughters, Margaret, Ellen, Christian, and .Janet
Young, especially the fourth part belonging to the said Margaret, to and in favour of
WiLLi.AM DUNDAS, son and heir to the late Archibald Dundas of Cragtoun, for the sum
of £30 Scots paid by the said William and his mother Christian Cant, the granter
binding himself in no way to disturb possession. Further, because it had been alleged
by the late Alexander Young, brother and heir to the said late .James Young, and by
the granter's father Itichard Young, that the four daughters of James Young were
bastards, aTid a stop was thereby put to their servdce in the lands, the granter now
admits the said Margaret, Ellen, Christian, and .Janet to be lawful, and approves the
siisine given to them in the lands of Waltirstoun and the alienation made by them of
the said lands to the late Archibald Dundas, binding himself to observe this obligation.
Dated at Edinburgh, 13th June 1509, the granter's seal [now wanting] being appended
at his command l)y his procurator, .James Young, notar}'. Witnesses, Patrick Nesbit,
burgess of Edinliui-gh, Sir ^\'alter Young, chaplain, John Blak, Alexander Young, and
John Gray, public notary. [2632, Box 67.
274. 2yth February 1510.] Charter under the Great Seal l)y King .James the
Fourth, granting to Ad.\m Hki'HUK.ne of Craggis and his heirs, the lands and liarony
of Dunloppis with mill antl pertinents, etc., in the shire of Forfar, which lands had
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belonged to and were resigned by George, Earl of Rothes, Lord Leslie : To be held for
serviee due and wont. Dated at Edinburgh, 25th February 1509-10. [57, Box 2.
275, August 1510.] Notarial Instrument in which Alexander Byrsbane of the
half lands of Eeis and Akergill, solemnly protests as to certain questions in dispute
between him and Gilbert Mowat of Brabister myir, captain of the house of Akergill.
Done at Akergill, August 1510. Witnesses, John Howson, John Mowat, and others
whose names are uncertain. Notary, Robert Cadcr, presbyter of Glasgow diocese, by
apostolic and imperial authority. [2732, Box 70.
JVbfe. — This document is badly written, and from that cause and partial defacement
is almost undecipherable.
276. 6th August 1510.] Letters ' testimoniale ' [in the vernacular], by Alane
Jamyson, one of the bailies of the Inirgh of Cupar, witnessing that on Gth August 1510,
Laurence Schethome of Caschcskelpye, with consent of Alexander Schethome, his son
and heir apparent, and Isobel Eankelour, his spouse, resigned in the hands of the said
bailie, ' ane tenement and land of thairis with the zhardis of the samyn and pertinentis.
Hand on the west side of the Crocegate betuix the tenementis of quhilum Johnne
Mowdy on the north parte and Richard Eimour on the south parte, the commoun calsay
on the est parte, and the kirk wynd on the west parte,' and that in favour of their
daughters ELiZ-iVBETH and Cristiane Schethome, to be divided between them : ' that
is to say the haile foirland of the said tenement with the westmost zharde to the said
Elizabeth, and the haile inner land of the said tenement with the zhard alyn nixt the
samyn and pertinentis to the said Cristiane'; the said Isobel also in her husband's
absence ratifying the gi'ant on oath : "Whereupon the bailie gave to the said Cristiane
sasine and possession ' of the .said haile inner land of the said tenement with the haile
zhard alyn nixt the samyn ' in usual form. Witnesses, I)a^•id Luklaw, a bailie of said
burgh, Henry Sibbald, Thomas Grundistoun, burgess, John Lorymar, Andrew Smytht,
Murtho Hob, William AVilliamson, John Bell, sergeant, and David Greigour, notary.
[58, Box 2.
277. 5th September 1510.] Notarial Instrument narrating and proceeding on a
precept of sasine, dated 4th August 1510, by George [Brown] bishop of Dunkeld, directed
to David Scrimgeour of Fordale, Walter Bannerman of Kyllebro, and James Moncur of
Fordy, as bailies, to infeft John Stewart of Clony and his heirs-male in the lands of
Wester Cragend of Clony, lying in the barony of Dunkeld and sheiiffdom of Peith, in
terms of a charter made thereupon. Sasine given 5th September 1510. Witnesses,
Mungo Withman, John Lard, and Thomas Bissat. Thomas Brown, of St. Andrews
diocese, In' apostolic authority notary public. [G88, Box 20.
278. 3rd November 1510.] Notarial Instiument setting forth that in the parish
church of Bolton, Patrick Hepljurn, knight, and Elena Hepburn, daughter of Adam
Hepburn of Craggis, knight, appeared for marriage after banns, when John Sinclare of
Hirdmanston protested against the .same, as the parties were related within the third
and fourth, or fourth and fourth degrees of consanguinity : A\'hercupon the parties pro-
duced a dispensation by Alexander [Stewart], aichbishop of St. Andrews, in terms of
which they were duly espoused. Done at Bolton, 3rd November 1510. Witnesses,
Kentigern Hepburne of Lufnes, George Hepburne of Rollandstoun, Patrick Hepburne
of Beynstoun, Patrick and William and Mr. Henry Hepburn and Sir Henry Keringtoun.
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William Cuningham, A.M., presbyter of St. Andrews diocese, by apostolic and royal
authority notary public. [60, Box 2.
279. 20th January l-'Jll.] Charter by John Kamsay of Dounfeld, alienating in
favour of GEOiUiE Euth, burgess of the l)urgh of Cupar, a sixth part of the lands of
Dounfeld which George had held in lease, lying in the shire of Fife : To be held blench
of the granter. Dated at Cupar, 20th January 1510-11. Witnesses, John Walcar,
elder. Sir John Ferfulle and Sir John AValcar, chaplains, William Hird, John Alanesone,
John Simple, David (iregor, notary public, and David (4regor his son. Fragment
of seal attached, broken ; but the bearings, so far as visible, are an eagle with wings
displayed. [1075, Box 29.
280. 23rd January 1511.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that John Ramsay of
Dounfield passed to the lands of Dounfield, and gave to George Erth, burgess of
Cupar, sasine of a sixth part of the sunny part of said lands. 23rd January 1510-11.
.John Alansone, William Hirde, John Simpline and John Persone, witnesses. David
Gregor, clerk of St. Andrews diocese, l)y pajial and royal authority notary. [920,
Box 26.
281. l^th February loll.] Charter liy King James the Fourth granting to
Henry Pitcairn of that Ilk, three quarters of the lands of Forthir-lJamsay in Fife-
shire, of which two quarters thirty-two parts had formerly belonged to the said Henry,
and one quarter thirty two parts to David Berclay of Cullerny, and were duly resigned
by them : To be held by ward and relief, etc. At Edinburgh, 14th Feliruary 1510-11.
[U25, Box 37.
282. 14th February 1511.] Precept under the Quarter Seal of King James the
Fourth, addressed to John Lindsay of Pitcruvy knight, John Seton of Lathreis,
Alexander Laithreis of Orky, Eobert Pitcarne and others, for infefting Henry
Pitcairn of that Ilk, in three quarters of the lands of Forthir-Ramsay, in terms of a
royal charter to him following on the resignation by him of three quarters thirty-one
parts, and by David Barclay of Cullerney of one quarter thirty-one parts of said lands,
in the shire of Fife. At Edinburgh, 14th February 1510-11. " [683, Box 20.
283. 1st August 1511.] Charter by Ai'chibald, [fifth] Earl of Angus, etc., narrat-
ing that, although the whole lands anfl barony of Kyrymure with pertinents, in the
sheriftdom of Forfar, wei-e found to be in the hands of the king as overlord of the
same, by reason^of non-entry of the true heir to the lands for the space of forty years
from the decease of the granter's father, the late George, [fourth] Earl of Angus,
and, for the past rents and profits extoiiding yearly for said space to the sum of
£1000, Avere adjudicated to the king, nevertheless the earl for himself, his heirs, and
free tenants of the barony has compounded with the king for the rents due in said
space, and has lieen infeft in the barony, with full power of infefting by charter and
sasine his tenants in their tcnandries as freely as before, the king renouncing all right
to the lands and barony ; and because the late great-grandfather (' proavus') and father
of David Graham of Fyntre, knight, formerly tenants of the lands of Kirk-toun of
Kyrymure, lying in the said lordship, regality, and sheriffdom, and also the said David,
have paid large siuns for their lands to the carl, and lately David has paid his share of
the composition to the king and his treasurer, the earl grants and confirms to the
said David the whole lands named, to be held to him, his heirs and assignees, in fee and
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heritage, of the earl and his heirs, etc. : Rendering one silver penny at Whitsunday
yearly, in name of blench, if asked. Dated at Edinburgh, 1st August 1511. Witnesses,
John Erskine of Dun, John Ogilvy of Innerquharite, Mr. John Skrymgeoure, Sir John
Erskine, knight, Peter Carmychell and Mr. James Douglas, rector of Lymlare. Signed,
' A. erl of Angus.' [1308, Box 34.
284. IGth August 1.511.] Instrument of Sasine [much mutilated] following
upon precept of same date as preceding charter, directed to Henry Fethy of Bawesok,
as bailie, for infefting David (Juaham of Fintry, knight, in the lands apparently of
Earl's Strathichty, Glenprossen, mill, etc. [cf. No. 227 supra]. Sasine given IGth
August 1511, at the chief messuage of the Mains of Earl's Strathichty. Witnesses,
Alexander Ogilvy of that Ilk, l\lr. Robert Graham, Andrew Graham, James Fethy,
John Fethy, John, Andrew, and James Ogilvj', squires, and Sir Andrew Bachler,
chaplain. David Bell, presbyter, of St. Andrews diocese, by apostolic and imperial
authority notary. [1309, Box 34.
285. 29th .January 1512.] Instrument narrating that John Ramsay of Dounfield
gave sasine to George Ekth of a half of the lands of Dounfield, in the shire of Fife
[cf. No. 280 mpni], excepting the mansion house and two acres. 29th January
1511-12. Witnesses, Andrew Ramsay, Andrew Fie, John Peirson, John Watson, and
John Hirde. David Grcgor, notary. [921, Box 2G.
286. 27th May 1512.] Inquisition taken at Norham Castle, county Northumber-
land, 27th May, fifth year of Thomas [Ruthal], liishop of Durham, before Christopher
Clapham, esquire, captain of the Castle of Norham and escheator of the bishop in
the said county ; when Robert Swynehowe, John Beill, John Richertison, John Hand-
son, Robert Balldkyne, Robert Bell, William Thirrelorand, John Watson, Thomas
Feynrey, Richard Chandler, Roger Bollomelle, Thomas Herrett, John Tailior, and
' linde ' [1 Ralph] Scott, on their oath declared, according to the evidence of William
Jakeson, aged eighty, that a certain parcel of land called the 'Burne Rige,' as it lies
between two rivulets, and between the town of Grenedon and the hamlet called
Grendone Rige, within the liberty of Noiham, was always wont to belong to the said
hamlet of Grenedon Rige, and still pertains thereto ; also that the said Burn rig is within
the hamlet of Grendon Rig and parcel thereof, and that Roger Selby is lord of the
hamlet and parcel of land. 27th May 1512. [3186, Box 83.
287. 5th September 1512.] Instrument narrating that Thomas Braund, son and
heir of the late Thomas Braund, liurgcss of Edinburgh — in consideration that Adam
Johnston, burgess of Edinburgh, had, in his necessity and for convenience in the
parts of France or Normandy, lent the granter various sums amounting to 500 merks — •
resigned into the hands of one of the bailies of Edinliurgh, in favour of the said Adam
JoHNSTOUN and Margaret Simsoun, his wife, a certain tenement on the north side
of the High Street of Edinburgh, bounded on the north by the North Loch, and also,
as described, by the lands and tenement of Robert Haliburton and John Con ; and
to that end appointed Masters Alexander of Bononia, Anthony of Poldo, Thomas
Kingson ('Regis'), William Inkerfurd, Thomas Alanson, William Berclay, Mathew Ker,
James Symsoun, John Duncanson, Mathew Stewart, David Dwn, Richard Cok, Martin
Balfour, Thomas Maxwell, Adam Otterburn, and John Spens, as his factors, to appear
before the chamberlain of the Pope, auditor, vice-auditor, or before Alexander and
James, archbishops of St. Andrews and Glasgow, or George, bishop of Dunkeld, for
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carrying out the said resignation. Daterl at Edinburgh, 5th September 1512.
Witnesses, William Halkerstoun and Robert Gray, burgesses of Edinburgh, George
Coupcr and John Wauch. Jasper Mayne, of St. Andrews diocese, by apostolic,
imperial and royal authority notary public. An indorsation on the back records that,
on the same date, in the lodging in Edinburgh of the archbishop of St. Andrews, in
presence of the archdeacon, the parties by extending their right hands, each swore to
fulfil the above under pain of excommunication. Witnesses, Sir Thomas Suderland,
John Johnston, Thomas and David Dunbar. Patrick Meddeltoun, notary and scribe of
the archbishop. [1G2, Box 1.3.
288. I'Oth October 1512.] Charter by Roger Langlands of Weltoun granting anfl
alienating to WiLLiAJl Inglis of Langlandhill, the gi-anter's lands of Mervynnislaw in
his half barony of AVeltoun and within the sheriffdom of Roxburgh : To be held in fee
and heritage. Reddendo, one penny lilench-fami, payable yearly at Pentecost, if asked,
in the church of Weltoun. Edinburgh, 29th October 1512. Witnesses, David Inglis,
brother-german of said William, Sir Andrew Trumbule, chaplain, David Dalmahoy,
Robert Langlandis, Thomas Symson, and Alexander Clerk, notary public. Signed,
'Roger langlandis w' my hand at ye pen.' Seal wanting. [2-161, Box 63.
289. 8th November 1512.] Precept by Alexander [Stewart], archbishop of St.
Andrews, primate of Scotland, papal legate, and perpetual commendator of the
monasteries of Dunfermline and Coldingham, directed to the provost and bailies of his
burgh of Dunfennline narrating that it is found, by an inquest made at the granter's
command and retoured to his chancery, that the late John Wat, father of Elizabeth
Wat, bearer of the presents, died last vest and seised as of fee at the fealty and peace of
the king, in the following : — An annualrent of 5s. from the tenement of the late
Robert Orok, lying in the ' Margat ' of the burgh of Dunfermline on north side, the
said Robeit's land on east, and William Spittall's on west ; 4s. of annualrent from
the late John Scot's land in the ' Colzcraw ' of said burgh on east side, the common
vennel on north, and the late William Scobj-'s land on south ; 8s. of annualrent
from the late Cristofor Cristisone's tenement lying on the north of the ' Calsagat '
of said Inirgh, between the late Maurice Striuiling's land on west and John Wilson's
land on east ; also 4s. 6d. from the tenements of the late Robert Gibson and John Mason
lying in the street and part immediately above written, the land of Sir David
Ringane, presbyter, on the east, and that of Adam Blacot (?) on west ; an annualrent
of 3s. 3d. from the lands of David Murray on north side of said street, the late
David Philip's land on west, and Thomas Pattonsone's on east ; one acre of arable land on
the north side of the burgh between the land of the almshouse ('elimosinarii domus ')
of Dunfermling on west, and the late Henry Bothuell's land on east; another
acre of arable land there, between Henry Bothwcll's land on east and Sir James
Allaneson, presbyter's, land on west ; a half acre of arable land there. Sir James Allan-
son's land on east, and Thomas Couper's on west ; one acre of arable land at the east
end of the lower burgh of Dunfermline, between the late John Duncan's land on north,
and the land of John Wallude [Walwood] in Tulch ; that the said Elizabeth Wat is one
of the lawful and nearest heirs of her said father of the said lands, etc., and that she is
of lawful age, and the lands are held of the granter in chief. Wherefore he commands
the said bailies to pass to the lands and give possession of them to the said
Elizabeth as heir foresaid, by the usu.d delivery of earth and stone : taking securitj' for
all the granter's rights. Given under the seal [now wanting] of his chancery of
Dunfermling, 8th November 1512. [59, Box 2.
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290. 28th December 1512.] Tack or Lease by Andrew Bonnar, in the Frerotonn,
with consent of Marion Lessalis, his spouse, leasing to his ' lovit freynd,' John Balfouu,
son and heir-apparent of Andrew Balfour of Balledmonth, as his sub-tenant, the lands of
Innerduffiit called ' Lichtonis landis ' lying in the half barony of Nauchtane and sheiifi'dom
of Fife, for the period of seventeen years from Whitsunday next ; which lands the
granter and his spouse have in assedation from Walter Lichtoun of Wolfishavyn ; the
said John Balfour paying a rental of 1 7 merks Scots yearly. With clause of warrandice.
Dated at Dundee, 28th December 1512. Witnesses, John Blair of Balgillo, William
Lessallis, David Paa, and Kobert Seres, younger, notary. Signed, 'And". Bo8 manu
pp'a.' Seal attached — a fess charged with two mullets, and a saltire couped, in base.
Legend: ' S. Andree Bonnar.' [2957, Box 78.
291. 17th .January 1513.] Instrument of Sasine following on letters patent
('litteras patentes') by Mr. Alexander Colvile, rector of the church of l)y.sart, com-
manding James Scot, burgess of Dysart, as bailie, to infeft William Clerk, burgess
there, in the land lielonging to the benefice of said church, bounded between the land
of the late William Merchell's heirs on east, the land of David Monypeiniy's heirs on
west and south, and High Street on north : To be held for one penny yearly, if asked.
17th January 1512-13. Witnesses, John Bennat, James Kilgour, Kobert Kilgour,
Robert Wilsoun, Nicholas Bridy, and Andrew Kingorne. Andrew Symsoun, presbyter
of St. Andrews diocese, by royal authority notary public. [1671, Box 43.
292. 13th May 1513.] Charter by Thomas Brand, son and heir of the late
Thomas Brand, burgess of Edinburgh, selling to Ai>AM .John.stone, liurgess of said
burgh, and MARGARET SiMSOUN, his spouse, a tenement of land on the north side of
the High Street, boimded as described in No. 287 supra. Reddendo, burgage service
to the king and 33s. 4d. yearly to the heirs of the late W^illiam Coupland, Inirgess of
said burgh. Dated at Edinburgh, Kith May 1513. Witnesses, Mr. .Tames Sym.son,
Sir Matthew Symson, chaplain.s, James Johnstoun, Stephen Law, David Michelsoun,
David Barclay, Thomas Arnot, Robert Carmychael, Andrew Grayme, and ^^'illiam Pater-
son, Serjeants. [781, Box 22.
293. 14th May 1513.] Notarial Instrument narrating that Walter Heriot of
Burnturk, lord of an ainiualrent of 40s. out of the lands of Dounfeld, in the shire of
Fife, resigned the same into the hands of .ToiiN Ramsay of Downfeld, who thereupon
took instruments. r)one on the burgh moor of Cupar, 14th May 1513. Witnesses,
John Carncross, William Bissat, Sir John Valcar, and Sir Robeit IJalfour, chaj)lains.
David Cristisone, of St. Andi-ews diocese, presbyter, by apostolic authority notary.
[566, Box 16.
294. 16th .May 1513.] Precept by John Ramsay of Dovnfeild, directed to John
Balfour of Dovyne and others, as bailies, for infefting Georoe Artii of Doune and
•loNET Clapene, his spouse, in the shadow half of the lands of Dvnfield, reserving the
mansion house and three acres of land, as in terms of a charter thercanent. At Cupar,
16th May 1513. No witnesses. [1639, Box 42.
295. 4th August 1513.] Charter by John FuUartoun of that Ilk, lainl of Corsby,
granting and conveying to his beloved Gawin Fullartoun and Elison Dalrymple,
his spouse, in conjunct fee, and to the heirs of their bodies, and the assignees of Gawin,
the whole lands of Wester Lathis, in the bailiary of Kyle Stewart and shire of Ayr :
1514] THE LAING CHARTERS
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To be held for the rendering, if asked, of one pair of spurs (valued at six pennies)
yearly in tlic parish kirk of Dundonald on the feast of St. Giles Al)bot. Dated at
Wester Lathis, 4th August 1513. Witnesses, Kobert Horc, Martin Wylson, John
Blakwod, Thomas Dalrumpill, and Sir George [sic], chaplain and notary pul)lic. Signed,
' Jhon Fulartoun w' my hand.' Seal gone. [1273, Box 34.
296. 1 Gth August 1 513.] Charter l)y John Nesbit of Dalzell, with consent of Margaret
Somervell, his spouse, selling and alienating to his cousin [or kinsman] George Nesbit, son
of Philip Nesliit of that Ilk, his whole lands of the half of the barony of Dalzell, with half
of the mill thereof, extending to nine merks and iOd. of lands in property and twenty
merks and 10s. of lands in tenandry, with pertinents in the sheriffdom of Lanark ; the
said lands being held in chief of the king for ward and relief, and having been
recognosced in his hands because of the alienation of the greater part of them without
his consent, but restored to the granter on payment of a composition : To be held to
George Nisbet and his heirs from the grantor and his heirs, of the king and his
successors for usual services. Edinburgh, IGth August 1513. Witnesses, Alexander,
I>ord Home, great chamberlain, John [Home], abbot of Jedburgh, Andrew Ker of
Farnyhirst, Muiigo Nesbit, Thomas, Patrick, and Bernard Nesbit, llobcrt Itutherfurd,
and James Mcldrum, notary public. Seal attached — a bend between three cross-crosslets
in chief and three eight-rayed stars or mullets in base. Legend : ' S. Jhone Nesbit.'
[2674, Box 69.
297. 20th August 1513.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept dated at
Cupar, 6th August 1513, by John Ramsay of Dovnfeld, in favour of George Artht
of Snietone and Jonet Clapen (Clephane), his spouse, for infefting them in terms
of a charter of sale in the suiuiy half of the lands of Dovnfeld, in the shire of Fife.
Sasine is given on 20th August 1513 by John Kinnimonth as one of the bailies named,
John Balfour, laird of Dowyne, and Thomas his son being two others. Witnesses,
Sir John Valcar, chaplain, John i\Iyl and Andrew Myl. David Cristisoune, presbyter
of St. Andrews diocese, by apostolic authority notary. [508, Box 15.
298. 4th April 1514.] Charter by King James the Fifth, narrating at full length
and confirming a charter, dated 1st March 1512-13, by the late King James the Fourth,
granting to Robert Borthwick ' magonalium fundatorem, in confectione et reparatione
nostrorum magonalium et le artelzerie,' the half of the demesne lands (mains) of
Ballincreiff, which James Redehcuch now occupies, in the sheriffdom of Edinbui-gh anil
constabulary of Hadington : To be held in feu for six chaldors twelve bolls of wheat,
one chalder twelve bolls of barley, and £1) money [the former rental showing six
chalders ten and two-third bolls of wheat, twenty-six of barley, £8 8s. 9d. money], being
an augmentation of one and one-third liolls of wheat, two bolls of barley, and lis. 3d.
money. Confirmed at Edinburgh, Itli April 1514. [See Bitjis/niia Maijni Sigilli, vol. ii.
No. 354G, and vol. iii. No. 12.] Great seal appended, in good preservation. [1462,
Box 38.
299. 7th April 1514.] Notarial Instrument of Sasine narrating that William
Lundy of that Ilk, superior of the lands of Stratharlie lying in the barony of Lundy
and shire of Fife, with his own hands gave sasine to Laurence Gray and Margaret
Goiu'lay, his spouse, the nearest heir, of the one-twelfth part of said lands with pertinents ;
and the\' thereupon resigned the .same for new iiifcftmcnt in favour of Andhew LrsnY
of Stratharlie and Jonet Maiiaill, his wife, which was also given in due form, on the
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ground of the lands, 7th April 1514. Witnesses, Mr. William Lundy, Thomas Straung,
Andrew Simsoun, William Scot, and Henry Fostar. John 'de Camera,' presbyter of
St. Andi'cws diocese, liy apostolic authority notary public. [61, Box 2.
300. 21st May lull.] Instrument of Sasine following on a royal precept from the
chancery of King James the Fifth, dated 23rd April 1.511, for infefting Alkx.vndkr
MoHTON, son of the late John Morton, as heir to his father in the lands of Eandelstoun
or Eanderstoun in Fife, taking security for £10 of rents from the previous Martinmas
[Morton probably was killed at Flodden], and £20 of relief duty. Sasine given by
Henry Sibbald, deputy of Patrick, Lord Lindsay of the Bj'res, sheriff of Fife, on 21st
May 1514. Witnesses, Sir William Morton, vicar of Lathri.sk, James Myll, and William
Balfour. Notary, David Gregor of St. Andrews diocese, by papal and royal authority.
This writ is faint and worn. [1132, Box 30.
301. 3rd .lunc loll.] Letters bj' Thomas Halkerston, provost of the collegiate
church of Crichton, narrating two commissions from the Papal Penitentiary, l^eonard,
Cardinal of St. Eufamc, dated the 4th and 5th kalends of March [24th and 25th
February] 1514, requiring him to give dispensation of marriage to Ale.xandei;, Loitn
Hume, great chamberlain of Scotland, and Acnes Stewaiit, and free them from the
excommunication they had incurred because they, knowing that they were related to
each other in the thiid and fourth degrees of affinity, though perhaps through ditl'ering
descents, had married each other clandestinely, ^ iicr verba dc fuiuiv,' :ind had consimimated
their union : Wherefore the provost in oliedience to the papal authority absolves the
parties so that they may remain married notAvithstanding the impediments, and declares
their offspring legitimate. Done in the castle of Crichton, in the chamber called ' the
ladis chalmer,' 3rd .Tune 1514, in presence of George Robesoun, captain of Crichton,
David Murray, Fergus Grahame, laymen, Mr. James Fogo, AVilliam Justice, vicar of
Crichton, and Philip Poderling, chaplains. Adam Hoppar, of St. Andrews diocese, by
apostolic and royal authority notary to the writ. [2736, Box 71.
Note. — The castle of Crichton belonged to Agnes Stewart as part of her conjunct fee
from her previous husliand, the Earl of Bothwell, who had been killed at Flodden.
302. 5th .Tunc 1514.] Dispensation to the .same parties for the .same offence,
granted by Baltasar Stuerd, prothonotary of the Apostolic See, dated at Edinburgh,
5th June 1514, enjoining that they shall separate for three days from receiving this
writ, and, during these three days, they shall hear mass and devoutly repeat five times
the Lord's Prayer and angelic salutation, for a salutary penance. [2737, Box 71.
303. 4th August 1514.] Release by Alexander Walsoun, tanner, quitclaiming to
Thoalv-s Mane, chaplain, and his assignees, all claims over that tenement in the town of
Morpath, as it lies in the ' Bryge Strette ' between the tenement of John Parkar on the
west and the tenement of the Chantry of All Saints on the east. Witnesses, Roger
Jaksone and Thomas lioume, merchants, 4th August 1514. Seal attached, broken.
[2057, Box 52.
304. 21st September 1514.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept by
Archibald [sixth] Earl of .\ngus, in favour of JoiiN, LoKD Hay of Yestei-, for infefting
him in the lands of Glaswell and Torbirnes, with mill thereof, in the regality of Kirrie-
muir and shire of Forfar. [Cf. No. 379 in/ni.] Sasine given by Walter Skrymgeour,
21st September 1514. Witnesses, Richard Doruart, .lohn Smyth, Robert Lowas, and
1514] THE LAING CHARTERS 11
Sir John Ccatherow, presbyter. Notary, Alexander Gau, presbyter of Brechin diocese,
by apostolic and imperial authority. [2210, Box .56.
305. 22nd September 1514.] Letters by Balthasar, prothonotary to Pope Leo the
Tenth, and nuncio for Scotland, authorising the induction of ADiUvi Gordon, dean of
' Chatenan ' [Caithness], as precentor of the See of Eoss, when vacated by Nicholas Birne,
chaplain, substitute of John Calder, lately precentor, also requiring Patrick Dunbar, dean,
and John Frisel [FraserJ, canon of Ross, to induct the said Adam Gordon. St. Andrews,
22nd September 1514. The letters are given below in full as an example of form : —
Balthasar Stuerdus Sancte sedis apostolice prothonotarius. Propositus Clauasii,
Archiuii Komane Curie Corrector, Sanctissimi in Christo patris, domini nostri Domini
Leonis, divina prouidentia pape decimi, ad vniuersa et singula prouincias, terras et loca
totius regni Scotie, orator et nuntius, Dilecto nobis in Christo Adam Gordon, decano
Chatenan (?) Salutem in Domino sempiternam ; Vite ac morum honestas aliaque
laudabilia proliitatis et virtutum nicrita, super quibus apud nos fidcdigno conimendaris
testimonio nos inducunt vt tibi reddamur ad gratiam liberales Cum itaque Prccentoria
Ecclesie Cathedralis Eosscnsis que inibi dignitas non tamen prima post pontificalem
existit per liberam resignationera Nicolai Birne capellani Morauiensis diocesis procura-
toris dilecti nobis in Christo Joannis Caldor nupcr ipsius precentorie possessoris
substituti a dilecto nobis in Christo Alexandre Comite de Hunntlie prefati Joannis
Caldor procuratoris, specialiter cum potestate substituendi constituti, in manibus nostris
sponte factam et per nos admissam vacauerit et vacet ad presens ; Nos premissorum
meritorum tuorum intuitu specialem gratiam facere volentes, te a quiljuscunque excom-
municationis suspensionis et interdicti aliisque ecclesiasticis sententiis, censuris et penis,
si quibus quomodolibet innodatus existis, ad efFectum presentium dumtaxat conse-
quentium harum, serie absoluentes et absolutum esse ccnsentes, Tuis in hac parte
supplicationibus inclinati Necnon omnia et singula alia beneficia ecclesiastica cum cura
et sine cura secularia et quorumuis ordinum regularia que etiam ex quibusuis dispensa-
tionibus apostolicis in titulum vel commendam obtines et expectas ac in quibus et ad
que jus tilji quomodolibet competit quecunquc quotcunque et qualiacunque siut eorum-
que fructuum reddituum et prouentuum veros annuos valores ac huiusmodi dispensa-
tionum tenores pro sufficienter expressis habentes, Precentoriam predictam cuius fructus
redditus et proucntus centum marcharum monete vsualis Scotie secundum communem
existimationem valorem antuuun non e.xcedunt, per simplicem resignationem dicti
Nicolai procuratoris substituti precentoriam vacantem et si dispositioni apostolice
specialiter vel alias generaliter reservata existat, cum omnibus jiiribus et pertinenciis
suis apostoliea auctoritate nobis commissa et qua fungimur in hac parte tibi conferimus
et de ilia etiam providemus, deccrnentes prout est irritum et inane si secus super his a
quoquam quauis auctoritati scienter vel ignoranter contigerit attemptari ; Quocirca
dilectis nobis in Christo, Decano Patricio Dunbar et Joainii Frisel canonicis Kossensis
per apostoliea seripta mandamus quatcnus ipsi vel duo aut alter eorum per se vel alium
sen alios, te vel procuratorem tuo nomine, in corporalem po.ssc.ssionem Precentorie
juriumque et pertinentiarum prcdictorum inducant auctoritate predict^i, et defendant
inductum amoto exindo quolibet illicito detentore, Facientes te vel pro te procimitorem
predictum ad Precentoriam ip.sam admitti, vt moris est ; Tibiquc de ipsius precentorie
fructibus, redditibus, prouentilius et olmentionibus vniuersis integre responderi, con-
tradictores per censuras ecclesiasticas appellatione postposita compescendo, non obstivn-
tibus felicis recordationis Bonifacii pape octaui et aliis apostolicis constitutionibus, ac
dicte ecclesie Kossensis priuilegiis, statutis et consuetudiiiibus, juramento, confirmatione
apostoliea, vel (puiuis firniitate alia roboratis, contrariis (piibuscunque : ant si aliqui
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super prouisionibus sibi facieiidis de Ijeneficiis ipsiiis ecclesie Kossensis speciales, vel
aliis beneficiis ccclesiastitis gciieralcs dictc scdis vel legatoruni cius litcias imjietrarint,
etiam si per eas ad iiihibitioriem, rescruatioiiem et dccietum vel alias quomodolibct sit
processum, qiiibus omnibus te in assequutione dicte Precentorie volumus anteferri, sed
nullum per hoc eis quoad asscquutionem aliorem beiicficiorum prciudicium generari Sen
si Reuci'cndo patri domino Episcopo Kossensis ct dilectis filiis capitulo dicte ecclesie vel
quibusuis aliis coniunctim vel diuisim ab eadem sit sede indultuin, quod ad receptionem
vel prouisionem alicuius minime tencantur, et ad id compelli aut quod interdici suspendi
vel excommunicaii noii ])ossint per liteias non facientes plenum et expressam, ac de
verbo ad verbum de indulto luiiusmodi mentionem ct qualibet alia dicte sedis indulgentia
generalia \'e\ spcciale cuiuscunque tenoris existat, per quam prcsentibus non expressam
vel totiiliter non insertam, cfi'ectus huiusmodi gratie impediri valeat quomodolibet vel
difl'erri et de qua cuius<|ue toto tenore habenda sit in nostris Uteris mcntio spccialis, aut
si presens non fucris, ad prcstandum de obscruandis statutis et constitutionibus dicti
ecclesie Kossensis solitum juramcntum dummodo in absentia tua per procuratorem
idoneum et dum ad ecclesiam ipsam accesseris corporaliter illud prestos In quorum
omnium fidcm prcsentcs literas per secrctarium nostrum fieri nostri(iuc sigilli jussimus
ct fecimus appcnsionc communiri. Datum Sanctiandree sub anno a natiuitatc Domini,
Millesimo, quingentesimo decinio quarto, die vigesima secunda mensis Septembris
Pontificatus prefati sanctissimi domini nostri Leonis pape decimi anno secundo. No
signatures on writ. [1299, Box 34.
306. 2nd January 1515.] Charter by Mr. David Petcarne, archdeacon of Brechin,
granting to his nephew, James Kamsay, son and heir of the late John Kamsay of
Dounfield, his whole lands of Dounfield in the shcritldom of Fife, half a rood of land
adjoining the messuage only excepted : To be held in fee and heritage for two pennies
blench-farm at Whitsvniday, and double if asked. Dated at Brechin, 2nd January 1514-15.
Witnesses, William Meldrum, precentor of Brechin, Thomas Meldrum, chancellor there,
and John Meldrum, rector of Bourglen (?), Thomas Monypenny and John Wemis.
[2G47, Box 68.
307. 19th January 1515.] Instrument of Sasine in terms of a precept by David
Balfoiu-, liailie for Mr. David Pitcairne, archdeacon of Brechin, in favour of James
Kamsay, son and heir of the late John Kamsay of Dounfield, of the half of the lands of
Dounfield in the shire of Fife [cf. No. 240 supra], except one half rood. Sasine given
19th January 1514-15. AVitnesses, Thomas Pitcairn, Andrew Kamsay, John Arnot,
Thomas Kynnere, Alexander Adamson, and Sir George Burnete. David Gregor, notary.
[922, Box 26.
308. 28th May 1515.] Papal Letters l)y ' Balthasar Stuerdus Sancte Scdis Apos-
tolice, prothonotarius,' etc., confirming to A\'AI.TER Marsar, presljyter of St. Andrews
diocese, the presentation made in his favour by the abbot of Lindores, of the vicarage
of Auchtermocaty [Auchtermuchty], valued at X24 Scots yearly, and giving authority
to Walter Lesle and Henry White, canons of Dunkeld, to induct the said Walter
Marsar accordingly. Edinburgh, 28th May 1515. Signed, 'Vis Bal" of et Nutius
ma" ^jp^i.' ' Je. de Paulo.' The technical portions of these letters are identical with the
form given in No. 305 supra. [804, Box 23.
309. 4th .huie 1515.] Charter bj- John Fullartoun of Corsby, and lord of the
lands of Trwyne [Troon], Fullartoun, and Harparland, granting to his future spouse
1518] THE LAING CHARTERS 79
Katherine Maxwell, daughter of the late John Maxwell of Nether Pollok, in view of
their marriage, the lands of Trwyne [Troon], Fullartouii, and Harparland, in the barony
of Kyle Stewart : To he held to the grantor and the said Katherine and the heirs of
her and the granter, of the granter and his heirs in fee and heritage. Reddendo, one
penny Scots, if asked. Dated at Irvine, 4th June 1.51-5. Witnesses, James Kno.x, Thomas
Hammyltoun, notary public, Eobert Patenson, chaplain, Andrew Ken, John Greg, John
AYyly, John Houstonn, Adam Stewart, and James Fullartoun. Signed, ' Jhon Fullartoun
of Corsby, wy' my hand.' Seal gone. [1274, Box .S-l.
310. 21st June 1515.] Instrument narrating that Peter Crichtone of Nauchtane,
knight, with his own hands, in terms of a charter of sale by himself, gave sasine to
Thomas Hay of Nauchtane of the half lands of East Plewland and Sandfurd, lying in
the barony of Nauchtan and sheriffdom of Fife ; to which sasine Jonet Hay, spouse of
Peter Crichton, freely, and in absence of her husband, gave her consent. Done on the
lands, 21st June 1515. Witnesses, Andrew Bonnar, John Mertyn of Cardon, David
Balfoiu', James Traill of Blabo, Sir James Trale, chaplain, Nicholas Mehvyn, and Henry
Levynstone. Eobert Seres, younger, of Brechin diocese, notary by imperial and royal
authority. [2954, Box 78.
311. 5th August 1515.] Instrument narrating that on the 5th August 1515, Sir
William of Cranstoun, knight, sick in body but sound in mind, did, in presence of the
notary and witnesses at the time of ordering his inventory and testament, intimate and
declare that he owed no money or goods to ALEX.iXDER Hoppringill, and that upon his
conscience as he was willing to answer before the Supreme Judge. Done at 1 p.m. in
the chamber of the said lulc Sir William, who must have died ere the notary's instrument
was formally drawn up. Witnesses, Sir James Rak, chaplain, Andrew Crenstoun, and
James Haste. William Brydon, presbyter of Glasgow diocese, by apostolic authority
notary public. [3G6, Box 11.
312. 4th July 151G.] Indenture by Cuthbert Ogle, rector of the parish church of
Forde, John Heron, called the Bastard, Roger Lilburne, and Thomas Manne, chaplain,
granting to TiioMAS Strother, esquire, the manor of Kyrknewton, Westnewton, and
others [see of date 12th June 1579], in the county of Northumberland : To be held to
the said Thomas Strother and the lawful heir-male of his body, whom failing, to William
Strother, abiding at St. Alban, whom failing, to Richard Strother of Dudden in Northum-
Ijerland, whom failing, to Roger Strother of Alnwj'ke, whom failing, to Heiu-y Strother of
Bottell in Northumberland, whom failing, to Oswyn Strother, whom failing, successively
to Thomas, Roger, and Edmund Strother, bastard sons of the first Thomas, whom
failing, to John Strother, one of the sons of John Strother, late of Mylfield, whom
failing, successively to Cuthbert, Edward, and Christopher, also sons of the same John
Strother, whom failing, to the direct heirs of the first Thomas. I\ated 4th July, 8th
an. reg. of Henry the Eighth [151G]. Witnesses, Robert Ogle, knight, lord of Ogle,
captain of the Castle of Norham, William Heron of Ford, esquire, William Lisle, knight,
John Heron of Chypches, Gavin Ogle, John Burrell of Howthell, Roger Selby, John
Herbottill of Preston, squires, John Ogle and Thomas Lilburn, gentlemen. [400, Box 12.
313. 12th June 1518.] Instrument by Andrew Balfour, canon of Moray, judge
and executor, narrating apostolic letters addressed to him (of date at St. Andrews, 6th
June 1516), by Andrew [Forman], archbishop of St. Andrews, with the power of a
legate ' de latere,' in regard to the impediments to the marriage of JOHN Balfour, of
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St. Andrews diocese, and Margaret Kyd, of Brechin diocese, who had petitioned to
be allowed to marry, but were within the fourth and third degrees of affinity, while
Thomas Hay, the first husband of the said Margaret, was also related within the same
degrees to John Balfour ; with which impediments the archbishop dispenses and permits
the parties to marry. In terms of these letters the .said Andrew Balfour duly issued a
dispensation to the said John Balfour and Margaret Kyd. Instrument dated at the
college of the Holy Trinity, near Edinburgh, 12th June 1518. Witnesses, Sir Henry
Balfour and Sir Finlay Young, chaplains, Alexander Kyd, John Donaldson, John
Eiinkelo, and David Lyon. John Jaksoun, presliyter of St. Andrews diocese, by
apostolic authority notary. [2949, Box 78.
314. 14th June 1518.] Notarial Instrument narrating that Andrew Moncur of
that Ilk acknowledged receipt of 130 merks, and renounced in favour of David Rollok
of Menmure, the lands of Mwry, in the barony of Errol, alienated, under reversion, to
the late Andrew Moncur, father of the granter, by the late David Kollok, father of
grantee, and now redeemed for the above sum. Done in the parish church of St. Mary
Virgin, Dundee, llth June 1518. Witnesses, James Hay, burgess of Dundee, Mr.
William I)ugude, Sir Alexander Eobertsone, Walter Kynnard, John Kynnard, John
liamsay of Mwry, and John Mathy. Thomas Seres, younger, presbyter of Brechin
diocese, by apostolic authority notary public. [6, Box 1.
315. 8th February 1519.] Instrument narrating that William Clerk, one of the
bailies of Edinburgh, passed to a land or tenement on the north side of the High Street,
belonging to the heirs of the late David Gill, and to Thomas Ilaithwy, between the
land of the late Adam Johnston on the east, the land of the late Patrick Cant on the
west, the land of the late David Gill on the north, and the fore land of the said Patrick
Cant on the south ; and there Robert Lyne, burgess of Edinburgh, resigned the free-
hold ('liberum tenemcntum') of an annualrent of thiee merks, payable from the one-half
of the said land or tenement belonging to William (4ill, as heir of the said late David
Gill, by delivery of a penny into the hands of the bailie, who then gave sasinc of the
said annualrent to Elena Lyne, sister of Robert, by the exhibition of the penny to her,
delivering to her the said annualrent for life. Done, Sth February 1518-19. Witnesses,
Mr. Francis Boithwell, John Reid, Alexander Dundas, ^\'illiam Frost, and William
Nesbet, serjeant. Adam Ottirburn, A.M., of St. Andrews diocese, by apostolic authority
notary public. [.3102, Box 81.
316. 17th June 1519.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that John Hasthwell
[Haswell] of Muyrfeld, in the garden of that mansion, with his own hands gave sasine
to David Hasthwell, his brother and heir-apparent, of the whole lands of Muyrfeld
and Archarsyd, as in No. 116 svjmi, of date 16th April 1438 (reserving his own liferent) ;
also giving, with consent of David, sasine of the same lands to EsoBELL Dyksone,
spouse of David ; and the granter binds himself that if hereafter he has children by his
present vnic or another, the lands of Murefield and Archerside shall be divided equally
between his heirs and those of David. Done I7th June 1519. Witnesses, Patrick
Congleton, Alexander Cunyngham, William Smcbird, George Dykson, George Fourrous,
John Haliburtoun, Thomas Fourrous, and William Howe. John Flemyng, of St.
Andrews diocese, by apostolic authority notary public. [3053, Box 80.
317. 28th J\dy 1519.] Instrument narrating that James Laudyr, fiar of the lands
of Vmmoquhye, with pertinents, lying in the barony of Kirymur and sheriffdom of
1520] THE LAING CHARTERS 81
Forfar, with consent of David Laudyr, his father, lifcrenter of the said lands, resigned
those four merk lands of Quhytscheth, let to Michael Eamsay, lying in said lordship,
into the hands of Robert Laudyr of Bass, superior of the same. Dated at Beyl, 28th
July 1519. Witnesses, Henry Congiltoun of that Ilk, Adrian and Patrick Lauder,
Sir William Schorthous, chaplain, William Gibsone in Mekilrig, and John Ynglise.
Fragment of seal, showing lower part of a lion rampant. [Cy2, Box 2.
318. 12th December 1.519.] Instrument of Sasinc following on a precept of dare
constat granted, with consent of her husband William, Master of Ruthven, by Jonet
Haliburton, elder daughter and one of the heirs of the late Patrick, Lord Dirleton, lady
superior of the lands, for infefting Thomas Congiltoun as heir of his grandfather, the
late Thomas Congiltoun, in a toft and mansion in the town of West Fentoun, in the
barony of Dirleton and constabulary of Haddington, with three acres adjoining on the
south side thereof; and in seven acres of arable land lying contiguous in West Fenton,
in the 'Estland ' and ' Westland,' on the south side of the 'Panis croft,' with pasturage
for ten ' soums ' of cattle and two horses, one brood sow, also of one gander with geese,
and their guardian freely coming and going through the territory. Sasine given 12th
December 1519. Witnesses, Gavin Newdere of Luthin, Walter Car, Thomas Cok,
Robert Spcns, George Congiltoun. James Lockhart, notary pulilic. [1712, Box 44.
319. 14th December 1519.] Precept by Patrick Cockburn of Newbigging for
infefting Christopher Cockburn of Chouslic, his heirs and assignees, in terms of a
charter of sale, in the templar land of the town of Langton, with the ' Cra-mjdl,' lying
in the barony of Langtoun and shire of Berwick. At Edinburgh, 14th December 1519.
Signed, 'Pat'kk Coklnuiie of Newbyggyne.' Seal appended. Shield bearing three
cocks, two and one, with an annulet (?) in centre for difference. Legend: 'S. Patricii
Cokbourne.' [2906, Bo.x 76.
320. 21st November 151G-1526.] Charter [torn and defaced] by David, bishop of
Galloway, [illegible] of the Chapel Royal, Stirling, and perpetual commendator of Tong-
land, with consent of Mr. Andrew Makbrek, Sirs James Cunynghame, Thomas Byrkmyr,
John Walker, Roger Wal[ker ?], David Magee, Henry Marsar, John Cunyngham, and
Thomas Erskyne, chaplains, ' stallarii ' and [canons] of the collegiate church of Linclow-
dane, in the diocese of Glasgow, granting in feu-farm to John Maxwell, son of the
late Harbert Maxwell in [illegible], burgess of Dumfries, a tenement on the west side
of the burgh of Dumfries, bounded between a tenement of [Robert], Lord Crechtoune,
sheriff of Dumfries, on south, and the tenement of [illegible] on north, with a yard
adjacent : To be held to the said John and his heirs of the granter and his successors
in fee and heritage. Rendering to the chaplains and co-canons ('concanonicis') of the
said collegiate church 8s. Scots yearly. With clause of warrandice. Dated at Dumfries,
21st November 15 — [date defaced]. No witnesses. One seal attached — that called the
bishop's round seal, being the seal of the chapel-royal of Stirling, not in good condition ;
the seal of Lincluden College, once appended, is now wanting. [1285, Box 34.
321. 4th May 1520.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept of dare constat
(dated at Dirleton, 4th May 1520, and directed to David Lindsay, as bailie), by Dame
Jonet Haliburton, eldest daughter and one of the heirs of the late Patrick Haliburton,
lord of Dirleton, lady superior of the lands, with consent of her husband M'illiam,
Master of Rothcn [Ruthven], for infefting David Hastiiwell [see No. 31 G tiuj'ra], as
nearest and lawful heir of his brother, the late John Hasthwell, in the lands of Muyr-
L
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feld and others, fully detailed of date 16th April 1438, No. 11 G siqmi, lying in the
barony of Dirletoii in the sherittdom of Edinburgh and constabulary of Haddington.
Sasine given 4th May 1520. Witnesses, both to precept and sasine, Sir ^\'illiam Cok-
burn, chaplain, Henry Cokburn, burgess of Hadingtoun, Henry Cokbiirn in Harperden,
Robert Thomson, John Fourrous, John Douglas. Notary, John Flemyng, who in his
'signum' styles himself ' N'otunus dpof^Micus.' [3054, Box 80.
322. 20th June c. 1520.] Copy (made Gth June IG3,3) of an Indenture between
Richard Stroder of the county of Northumberland, gentleman, on one part, and John
H.VLL of Oterburne, gentleman, on the other part, by which the former demises and
leases to the latter the 'Castell of Latigton with two nobles thcr, Ewoolandis, now in
the tenur of the said John, and Ivescrake, Milawnaye, withe waye to the millc and
watter gaytte as it now rownith in the olde course' : To be held for the term of 190
years for a yearly payment of four pence. Dated 20th June in [year omitted by
copyist] the reign of Henry the Eighth. Witnesses, Rauf Hall, Roger Strowder, Gilbert
Walles, Henry Walles, Lauiice Hall, and George Gatter.son. [3187, Box 83.
323. 12th September 1520.] Charter by John Kwyk [Cook?], burgess of North
Berwick, with consent of Elizabeth Lauder, his sjDouse, granting and alienating to
Sir John Punton, his heirs and assignees, two tenements of land, contiguous, lying in
the burgh of North Berwick, on the south side of the Cross-wynd, bounded on the east by
William Gardiner's land, and on the west by that of Thomas A\'iggam : To be held of
the king in fee and heritage, rendering to him the wonted burgage farm, also to Henry
Fom-es, burgess of Hadyngton, his heirs, etc., 10s. yearly, for all exactions. At North
Bervyk, 12th September 1520. Witnesses, Thomas Puntoun, John Ynglis, Alexander
Nevin, Robert Rychartsone, John Johnsone, James Halyday, and John Rychartson with
John Gray, Serjeants. See also No. 195 siqnri. [29.39, Box 77.
324. 12th November 1520.] Indenture by Edmund Horseley of Milburn Graunge,
gentleman, giving and granting ' l)y this mj^ writinge indented whiche I make and
declare as for my laste wolle,' to Rich.vrd Struther and John Robynson of Cowpon,
two chambers in his mansion of Milburn Graunge, ' of the whiche two chambres the oone
is called the wester chambre and the oder is directely abone the same and bereth in
lenght as dothe the same wester chambre,' with free passage to and from the chambers
at all seasons of the year; with the third part of all the lands, pastures, etc. etc.,
belonging to said tenement : also giving and granting to the said Richard and John
'a house stondenge vpon the weste syde of the weste yarde of my sayd tenemente with
free entrie, passage, and repassage thrughe the sayd west yarde into the grcte falde with
all manor [of] catalle at all seasones of the yere ' ; also free passage, etc., ' to my ponndes
within my saj'd tenemente to fette and here away water' for all necessary uses at all
times ; ' with aisiamente to my kilne, my stepefatte, and my maltehouse to make their
malte, howe ofte and whensoever they be not occupied to the propre vse of the tenente
of the oder two partes of my sayd tenemente'; also 'a gardyne, called the wester
garthenge, oderwise the kitchengarthe,' with free passage at all seasons : To be held on
condition that the said Richard and John shall make ' a suffieiente leese and state ' of
the said chambers, lands, etc. etc., to the said Edmund Horseley, and Felice his wife,
during his life, and after his death to the said Felice ' as longe as she kepeth hirselve
sole and wydow ' ; the lands, etc. etc., at her decease or remarriage to revert to the
heirs and assigns of the granter. With a provision that the said Felice, if she occupy
the above chambers, shall repair and uphold them, or any other houses she may build
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on the tenement. Dated iit Milbiirn Graunge, 12th November, an. reg. Henry the
Eighth 12 [1520]. Seal attached, illegible. [3188, Box 83.
325. 4th December 1520.] Tack or Lease by Margaret (Tudor) Queen of Scotland
[widow of King James the Fourth], with consent of her [second] husband, Archibald,
(sixth) Earl of Angus, in favour of AoxES Stewart, Countess of Botitwell, letting
to her and her assignees, etc., the ' forest stedis ' of the Tynnis, with the tower and place
thereof; and of the Dewchir with pertinents, all lying in the lordship of Ettrick Forest,
in the ward of Yarrow and the sheriffdom of Selkirk ; and that for the space of nine years
from date, at a rental of £80 Scots. With clause of warrandice. Dated at Edinburgh,
4th December 1520. Signed by Margaret and her husband. Fragment of the queen's
seal remaining. [GOG, Box 18.
326. 21th January 1521.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that William Mathesun,
one of the Ijailies of North Berwick, passed to two tenements of the C4range, lying on
the south of the Cross ('ex australi crucis parte'), between the land of James Wiggam
on the west, and the land of Patrick Gardinar on the east [cf. 12th September 1520,
supra], and there received from Henry Foures, burgess of Haddington, a resignation of
an annualrent of 10s. from the said tenements, upon which the bailie gave sasine of
said annualrent to Sin John Fuxtoun, chaplain, his heirs and assignees. Done on 24th
January 1520-21. Witnesse.s, Kobert Cogj'ltoun (siV), James Rychartson, William
Gardinar, Thomas Torryk, William Forsyth, and John Rychartson, Serjeant. James
Ramsay, presbyter of St. Andrews diocese, by apostolic and imperial authority notary
public. Bailie's seal attached, not legible. [941, Box 26.
327. 11th April 1521.] Instrument of Sasine narrating the procurator's authority
[written on 9th January 1519-20 by Mr. Alexander Scott, notary public, in the house
of the procurator, before Mr. Robert I)a\idson, Mr. John Carpentar, William WaddeU,
and James Lyell], and all proceedings following on a resignation of the subjects, etc.
(made by John Jaksoun, citizen of St. Andrews, as procurator for Andrew Young), on
a precept of sasine, dated at St. Andrews, 10th April 1521, by John [Hepburn], prior
of St. Andrews, vicar-general of the see, the latter being vacant, directed to John
Hepburn, as bailie, requiring him to infeft (in tenns of a charter) Andrew Yovng,
citizen of the city of St. Andrews, and Grisel Imbre, his spouse, in seven biu-ghal
crofts and a half, Ij'ing outside the port of Northgate and within the barony of the
Priory, of which crofts three lie between the common pasture on the west, on one side,
and the croft of Sir John Young on the east, on the other side : two lie between the
croft of Sir James Gudlad on the east and the croft of Sir John Yoiuig on the west ;
other two erofts lie between the croft of William Young on the east and the croft of
Sir John Young on the west ; and the half croft lies between the croft of Robert Moncur
on the east and the croft of William Young on the west ; the said Andrew and Grisel
and their heirs, etc., paying yearly a biu-ghal rent of 3s. 9d., and attending the four
chief coiu-ts and other pleas held by the baron bailie. The said John Hepburn, as
bailie, gave sasine to the said procurator in name of the grantees on 11th April 1521.
Witnesses, Mr. Bernard Craufiud, citizen of St. Andrews, Sir James (4udlad, chaplain,
Alexander Neyse, and Henry Peblis, serjeant. John Gardner, M.A., presbyter of St.
Andrews diocese, by apostolic authority notary public. The bailie's seal, the Hepburn
arms, debruised by a Ijond dexter []for sinister] is still appended. [2951, Box 78.
Nole. — This document shows that Archbishop Fornian died before 10th April 1521.
Cf. also Nos. :?2y and .!.!;{. In Keith's Bislw/'^ he is s;iid to have died in 1522.
84 CALENDAR OF [1521
328. -9tli April 1521.] Charter by James, [third] Earl of Morton, granting to
John Lawson a half of the western cottage land lying on the south side of the High
Street of Dalkeith, between the lands of the late Henry Mow's heirs on cast and the
lands of Eobert Logan on west, which was resigned by Alexander Hauch : To be held
in feu-farm, yearly duty 6s. 8d. Dalkeith, 29th April 1.521. Witnesses, William
Kamsay of Poltoun, John GifTerd, William Borthwic, William Slowane, William (Jifl'erd,
Thomas Wallange, and Alexander Abernethy. Seal attached, partly defaced. [1457,
Box 38.
329. 18th May 1521.] Letters of Collation by .Tohn [Hepburn], prior of the
metropolitan church of St. Andrews, vicar-general of the see, the same Itcing vacant,
in favoui- of SiK John Dyk.son, presbyter, appointed rector of the parish church of
Pentland, at the presentation of Sir William Sinclair of Eosliii, knight, and vacant by
the death of Mr. Alexander Sinclair, last rector. Dated at St. Andrews, 18th May
1521. Witnesses, Mr. John Mautlcnt, subdean of Ross, Mr. William Prestoun, rector
of BeltouM, Sir Michael Donaldson, canon of said metropolitan church, Walter Lany
and Andrew Baldowy, laymen. James Johncsone, M.A., presbyter of Glasgow diocese,
by apostolic authority notary in the premises. [893, Box 25.
330. 5th September 1521.] Instrument narrating that Cristina Cant, relict of the
late Archibald Dundas of Cragtoun, had appointed Mr. Kobert Lauson, vicar of
Eglisgreg, and Andrew Fouler, vicar of Arbroath, her j)rocurators for resigning into the
hands of Sir James Kincrag, provost of the collegiate church of the Lady of the Rock,
near St. Andrews, dean of Aberdeen, in favour of James Dundas of Cragtoun, her son,
her third part of the lands of Lamelathen and Cragiiigour, in the shire of Fife :
Reserving her liferent. Done on 5th September 1521, at the house in Edinburgh of
Alexander Cant, who is a witness along with Archibald, Duncan, and Sir John Dundas.
John Foular, of St. Andrews diocese, by apostolic authority notary public. [260, Box 8.
331. 20th February 1522.] Instrument narrating that ISlargaret Symsone, heir or
one of the heirs of the late Symsone, her father, passed to a tenement of his,
lying in the North Street of St. Andrews on the south side, between the tenement
of Thomas Moulton on the east and the tenement of AMlliam Foular and Janet Crage
on the west, and there William Young, one of the bailies of the said city, gave her
sasine as heir foresaid of said tenement, whereupon she resigned in his hands all her
right to an annualrent of 6s. from said tenement in favour of Mr. BERNAra) Craufukd,
who was then infeft in the same. Done 20th February 1521-22. Witnesses, David
Kyd, William Paterson, and Martin JNIyles. Andrew Foular, A.M., of St. Andrews
diocese, by apostolic authority notary. [2952, Box 78.
332. 23rd March 1522.] Charter by King James the Fifth, granting the one-
sixteenth part of the lands of ' le Kettill ' [Kettle], in the sheriffdom of Fife, to William
Litstar, -^Wth consent of Mr. Alexandei- Gourlay, to whom and to Margaret Litstar
the late king had feued the lands : To be held to the said William and his heirs-male,
whom failing, the eldest heir-female without division, in feu-farm : Rendering for the
lands (the former rental being 8s. -Id. money and other dues) the sum of IGs. 8d. Scots
money, with two bolls one and one-third peck bear, four bolls two pecks atid two- thirds
of a peck oats, t\\o parts of a goose, two fowls (' pultreis ') and one-quarter of a fowl, being
an augmentation of 8s. of rental ; the grantees also building a hall, chamber, granary,
stable, gardens, etc., on the land. Edinburgh, 23rd March 1521-22. [255, Box 26.
1522] THE LAING CHARTERS 85
333. 28th March 1522.] Charter under the Great Seal [not in printed register] by
King James the Fifth, with consent of John, Duke of Albany, Governor, to the tenants
now occupiers and possessors of the crown lands of Ferifelde and Boiifelde, in the lord-
ship and shire of Fife, granting to them these whole lands, namely to each of said
tenants the portion of the lands which they or their ancestors had occupied : To be
held in feu-farm, etc., and burgage of the burgh of Cupar in Fife, for payment of
£20 Scots annually proportionally to each tenant. Dated at Edinburgh, 28th March
1522. Witnesses, James [Betoun], archbishop of Glasgow, chancellor, David [Arnot],
bishop of Galloway, etc., David [Hamilton], bishop of Lismore, Alexander, Earl of
Huntly, James, Earl of Arran, Hugh, Earl of Eglinton, John, prior of St. Andrews,
vicar-general (the see being vacant), George, abbot of Holyrood, Privy Seal, and Robert,
abbot of Paisley. [63, Box 2.
334. 10th May 1522.] Eetour of Inquest made in the tolbooth of Forfar, before
Robert Mawle of Paumure and Andrew Gray, sheriffs-depute of Forfar, 10th May
1522, by William Ouchtcrlone of Kelly, David Ogilwy of Innerquharite, James Fentoun
of Ogill, David Kollok of IMeiimour, Alexander Wellame of ^^'odwI■a, jMr. David
Strathaquhin, James Strathaquhine of Balmaddy, Charles Thornton of that Ilk,
Charles Dempster, David Gardyne in Braktillo, Alexander Strathaquhyn of Kermyle,
James Ouchterlone of Petlewy, Andrew Guthre of that Ilk, John Drummond and
Walter Ogilwy, who on oath declared that Felicia Fentoun, mother of J^uiES Ogilm'y,
died last vest at faith and peace of the king, in the lands of Kukstoune and the mill
thereof l\"ing in the barony of Craggisglennyla, within the sheriffdom of Forfar ; and
that the said James is nearest and lawful heir of his late mother in the lands, and
he is of lawful age ; that the said lands and mill are valued at £20 yearly, and in time
of peace £6, and they are held of the baron of the barony of Craggisglennj^la as
superior, for ward and relief, being in his hands by reason of non-entry, the space of
four years since the death of the said Felicia. Several seals of jurors appended, but all
broken or defaced. [1746, Box 45.
335. 6th June 1522.] Instrument of Sasine following upon a precept or mandate,
dated at Edinburgh, 27th May 1522, directed to Duncan Dundas, templar bailie, by
George Dundas, knight, lord of St. John and preceptor of Torphichen, in favour of
WiLLiAJi Dundas, son and heir of the late Archibald Dundas of Cragtoun, narrating
that the five merk land of Wester Duddingston, with houses and outsets thereof, in
the sheriffdom of Linlithgow, which belonged to Robert Knollis of Torfin in property, held
of the granter in chief, were legally apprised by Aixhibald Hoge, messenger, sheriff of the
king in that part, by virtue of a decree of the Lords of Council, for 100 merks in part
payment of 200 merks, the decree being obtained against the said Robert by the said
William Dundas for his relief at the hands of Charles Murray, also for five merks fee
of the said shcriS', who then assigned and sold the lands to the said William. After
which the king by his letters directed the granter to receive the said William as his
heritable tenant in the lands, and to infeft him therein : Wherefore in obedience, he
has granted to the said ^\'illiam I)undas the lands of Wester l)udingstoun, to be
held of the granter and his successors for forty pence in name of feu-farm in terms of a
charter to be made to him thereupon. The said bailie, after reading the above
precept, gave sasine in due form on the lands on 6th June 1522. Witnesses, William
Archibald, John Mortoun, John Kichartsone, and ^\'illiam Wilkynsoun. .John
Manderstoun, presbyter St. Andrews diocese, by apostolic authority notarv public.
[1331, Box 35.
86f CALENDAR OF [1522
336. 18th June 1522.] Charter by King James the Fifth granting, with consent of
John, Duke of Albany, as Regent, to Robert Borthwick and Katrerine Borthwick,
his spouse, etc., that half of the mains of Ballincrief, formerly occupied by the late James
Rcdheuch [see of date 4th April 1.514, No 298 supra] in the sheriffdom of Pxlinburgh
and constabulary of Haddington. [In an indorsation the lands arc named 'Standthclaw.']
To be held to the grantees in conjoint fee and to their heirs, etc., for services due and
wont. Given under the gi-eat seal at Edinburgh, 18th June 1522. [2874, Box 75.
337. 21st June 1522.] Notarial Instrument of Sasine following on a precept under
the quarter seal, dated Edinburgh, 18th June 1522, for infcfting Robert Borthwick
of Ballincrieff, and K.iTiiEniXE Borthwick, his spouse, in the lands described in the
preceding writ. The precept is directed to WiUiam Borthwick of Cruikston, John
Drumond and John Borth\rick, as bailies, and sasine was given by John Drumond
' carpentariu.s,' on 21st June 1522. Witnesses, William Borthwick of Crookston and
John his brother-gei-man, Adam Dikesoun, Thomas Broune, and John Phillop.
Alexander Young, of St. Andrews diocese, by apostolic authority notary public.
Dnunond's seal appended, in good condition, showing tln-ec bars wavy, with a mullet in
base. Legend: ' S. Johannis Drumon'V [2713, Box 70.
338. 10th July 1522.] Indenture of Agreement between Nichol Carncorse and
others, burgesses of Edinburgh, ' kirkmaisters of the confrary and altare of the haly
blude,' within said burgh, and Sir Thomas Ewin, chaplain, regarding the latter's
foundation of a chaplainry, and appointment of the said 'kirkmaisters' and brethren
of the said fraternity as patrons of the same, prescribing the conditions, emoluments,
and duties of the chaplain, setting apart for expenses, etc., the sxun of 9 merks and
2d. from lands in Edinburgh. Dated 10th .July 1522. A curious and interesting
dociunent, which is printed at full length in Churten of St. Giles, EdMurgh, Bannatyne
Club, pp. 213-216. [39, Box 1.
339. 23rd July 1522.] Decree by Herbert Dwne, commissary of Kirkcudbright,
Desnes, and C41enken of Glenluce [the word being very faint], judge in a certain cause
matrimonial tending to divorce, moved by the late Gavin Kennedy of Blairquhan,
knight, pui'suer, on one part, and Elena Campbell, his pretended spouse, defendant,
on the other part, and afterwards by .James Kennedy of Craigfyne, brother-german
and heir of the said late Gavin, transferred or sisted in the cause while it
was yet undecided. The .said Gavin stated in his libel that at Candlemas 1520
he had contracted a pretended marriage with Dame Elena, which could not or
ought not to remain in force of right, because a long time previous he had carnal
intercourse with a certain Cristina Fergusson, related to Dame Elena in the fourth
and fourth degrees, and also he himself and the said Elena wei'e related in the third
and fourth degrees of consangiunity : Therefore the marriage shall be declared nuU and
the children thereof illegitimate, as the impediments were known to the parties. The
judge, in tei-ms of the libel, decerns the marriage null, and declares the ofl'spring
[apparently a girl] illegitimate, also ordering restitution of whatever has been given by
either to the other by way of dowry or nuptial gift. This decree given in the
monastery of the friars-minor at Kirkcudbright in the consistory there, 23rd .July 1522,
in presence of Sir .John Makkel (?), piocuratoi- for the pursuers, Henry Ewiiie, pro-
curator for the defondLT, before these witnesses, Thomas Makclellane of Boniliy, Gilbert
Makclellane, James Makgec of Fluntoun, .John Makculloch, Edward Fostar, bailie,
William Maklelan, clerk. Sir Michael Ramsay, John Carnys, ciiaplain, and Sir AVilliam
Makgowane, chaplain and notary public. [1930, Bo.\ 49.
1523] THE LAING CHARTERS 87
340. yth August 1522.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept from the
royal chancery, dated at BlinVmrgh, 11th July 1522, for infefting James Kennedy
as nearest and lawful heir of his brother, the late Gavin Kennedy of Blairquhan,
knight, in the lands of Blairquhan and Dallelyathane, with tower, etc., the lands of
Bersquib, Sklintach, Trewnaw, Shankistoun, Kedelstoune, Monunschoun and Carne-
quhyn, Knokbrex, Blare, Ballathwetis and Craglure, l^'ing in the earldom of Carrick
and shire of Ayr; also commanding the bailie of Carrick to take security for
£69, 10s., the rents of the lands while in the king's hands for one tenn, and for
£139 of relief. Sasine given by John Mur of Wadeland, bailie-depute of Carrick,
on 5th August 1522. AVitnesses, AVilliam Kennedy, Thomas Campble, Hector
Stewart, Thomas Caldwell, and Sir ^^'illiam AVrycht, chaplain. Alexander Jameson
[Jacobi], presbyter of Glasgow diocese, by apostolic and royal authority notary.
[2999, Box 79.'
341. 7th November 1522.] Precept in the name of Archibald, [sixth] Karl of
Angus, superior, directed to David Drummond, John Sindar, Edward Story, as bailies,
in favour of David Hi'.me, formerly of AA'edderburn, for infefting him in the half-lands
of Kimmerghame, in the sheriffdom of Berwick, the lands of Over Woulee and Nether
A\'oulee and '\\'olfuplee, in the lordship of .Jedburgh Forest, legality of Bonkle, and the
lands of Handaxwood, in the Forest of Dy, which Hiune had forfeited and to which he
had been restored by the king. At Bonkill, 7th November 1522. No witnesses.
The precept is signed by the earl's brother, 'George Dowglas, master off Angus.'
[1478, Box 38.
342. 19th January 1522-3.] Instrument of Sa.sine following on a precept by
Christine Park, relict of the late Robert Cunynghame of Achinhervie, and lady of the
lands of Drummilling and Spangok, addressed to Robert Symsone, alkis Bogside, as
bailie, for infefting Edward Cunynghajie of Achinhervie and Makiota Ross, his
wife, in the 40s. lands and lis. lands of l)runimilling and Spangok, in the lordship of
Innerkip and shire of Renfrew. Sasine gi\en at the mansion house, 19th January
1522-3, to Barnerd Purviance, attorney for the gi-antees. Witnesses, David Craufurde,
.John Morisoun, and Thomas AValcar. Gann Ros, A.M., clerk of Glasgow diocese, by
apostolic authority notary public. [187, Box 7.
343. 9th August 1523.] Mutual Indenture between Allane Stewarte, provost of
Edinlnirgh, Elene Baty, his spouse, and George Henrisoun, her son, on one part, and
AA'illiam Spetale of Luchart, on the other part, whereby the said Elene, ■vrith consent of
her husband and son, leases and sets to ^\'ILLIA^[ Spetale the mill of Fordale with the
mill lands of the same, the multures and sucken of the lands and barony of Fordale,
lying in the sherifl'dom of Fife, for five years from date ; and ' in excambyoun and
cosin ' of the same, the said William leases and sets his lands of Fordale to the said
Allan, Ms spouse, and her son, for five years, from the date hereof onwards, both
parties being bound to leave the buildings and mill ' biggit and gi-athit ' as they receive
them. Dated and signed by 'Allan Steward' at Stirling Castle, 9th August 1523.
Witnesses, Sir Robert Stalker, chaplain, Wilzam Foulartoun, Mechell Androsone, and
Edward Spetale. Part of sea] still impressed, charges doubtful. [79, Box 2.
344. 5th October 1523.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that Sir .John Swyntoun,
perpetual chaplain of the altar and chaplainry of the blessed Stephen, protomarttp; in
the parish church of Perth, ^vith express consent of Hugh, prior of the Carthusians
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near said burgh, and convent thereof, patrons of said altar, resigned in favour of John
Piper, alias Bannafis, burgess of Pei-th, all and whole that yard or orchard, with
pertinents, of the incumbent of said chaplainry, lying beyond the Spey [gate 1 or read
Tay] between the yard of Walter Piper on the east and that belonging to the chaplainry
of the confraternity of the Holy Trinity founded in said church on the west : To be
held in feu-farra. Sasine given by John IJobertson, one of the bailies of said burgh, on
5th October 1523, in the place of the Carthusians and said yard. Witnesses, Sir John
Lowell, senior, John Farer, John Gray, and Andrew Cras. William Ramsa, of St.
Andrews diocese, presbyter, by apostolic authority notary public. [64, Box 2.
345. 6th December 1524.] Precept by John Edingtoun of that Ilk, directed to
Andrew Hume, John Broune, William Wallace and William Hyll, for infefting his be-
loved Beatrice Hume, daughter of (4eorge Hume in Xynewells, in liferent in the Mains
of Edington and the mill, in the sheriffdom of Berwick. Dated 6th December 1524.
Seal attached, in good preservation. Shield bearing a fess between three birds [martlets t]
two in chief and one in base. Legend : '8. Johannis Edentovn.' [545, Box 16.
346. 15th December 1524.] Instrument of Sasine following on the above precept
by John Edington of that Ilk, for infefting Beatrick Hujie [as above] in liferent in
the Mains of Edington and others. Sasine given by William Hill, 15th December
1524. Witnesses, Robeit Hume, Alexander Sibbald, Patrick Eflington, and Thomas
Millare. Patrick Morisoun, A.M., presbyter of Aberdeen diocese, by apostolic authority
notary. [1048, Box 29.
347. 18th February 1525.] Precept by Patrick Cokburn of Newbiggin, directed
to Symon Fortoun and David C4albraith, as bailies, narrating that he had sold to
Christopher Cokburn of Chouslie a temple land of the town of Langton with the Cramyln,
in the sherifl'dom of Bermck and constabulary of Haddington, and requiring his said
bailies to grant infeftment in the lands to William Cokburn, son of the said Christopher,
who had died before completing his title. Dated at Clerkington, 18th February 1524-5.
No wtnesses. Seal attached, much defaced. [105, Box 3.
348. 3rd and 7th March 1525.] Two Precepts of Sasine (the one attached to the
other), the first by King James the Fifth, dated at Edinburgh, 3rd March 1524 [1525],
and the second by James Cockburn, lord of the barony of Langton, dated at Edinburgh,
7th March same year, both in favour of AVilliam Cokburn, son of the late Christofer
Cokburn of Chouslie, for infefting him as heir of his father in the lands of Chouslie in
the barony of Langton and sherifl'dom of Berwick. No witnesses. [106, Box 3.
349. 28th March 1525.] Precept of dare constat directed to Edward Store and
Simon Fortune, as bailies, by Archibald [sixth] Earl of Angus, for infefting George
Home as heir of his father, the late David Home of A\'eddeiburn, in the half-lands of
Kimmerghame in the barony and regality of Bunkle in the shire of Berwick ; also in
the lands of Over Woulie, Nether Woulie, and Wilfuplie, in the said regality and the
shire of Roxbui-gh, and the lands of HandaxAvood in the lordship of the forest of Dy
and shire of Berwick. Edinburgh, 28th March 1525. No witnesses. Signed by the
Earl. See also No. 341 sup-a. [2465, Box 63.
350. 9th May 1525.] Tack or Lease by Thomas Nudre, archdean of Moray,
prothonotar apostolic, and commendator perpetual of the abbey of Culross, with consent
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of the convent, in favour of their ' weilbelouit cousing and servitour John Fethy and
Margaret Balfour, God willing, to be his spouse,' and their ' liairns,' male or female, and
failing such, in favour of Isobell Xudre, Margaret Anderson, and Isobell Barclay,
granting to them a nineteen years' lease of the mill and mill lands of Crummy called
Foddisniill. Entry at Whitsunday 15:^5. Yearly rental seven merks Scots money at
the usual terms, and twelve capons at Christmas, providing that the said John and
Margaret shall not dwell forth of the mill or tack under any other lord, otherwise this
tack to be void. Dated at the abbey of Culross, 9th May 1525. Signed by the
commendator, 'Thomas de Culros, protho cu manu pp''a,' and by Andrew Cristall,
Alexander Eait, John Cristisoun, Henry Armstrang, John Kynpont, John Ewynsoun,
Andrew Pringill, David Trumbull, John Young, Michael Donaldson, Alexander Halker-
ston, Kobert Ciistesoun, George Patersoun, Eobert Dewquhyr, and James Conray (or
Gray), members of the convent. [876, Box 25.
351. 10th July 1525.] Letters under the Great Seal by King James the Fifth,
legitimising J.vMES, Walter, and Alexander Douglas, brothers, bastards [no other
designation nor indication of parentage], and giving them full power to dispone or deal
with their property, as if born in wedlock. At Edinburgh, 10th July 1525. On the
back of the vrrit is a certificate by Crysty Gask, one of the Serjeants of the bui'gh of
Perth, stating that on 2.3rd March 152G-7 he, at the command of Thomas Eamsay, one
of the bailies of said burgh, openly proclaimed and published the above letters of
legitimation at the market cross, and made inhibition against all who violate their
tenor. Andrew Bunch, elder, Alexander Lindsay, Andrew Blinsele, notary public, Sir
Thomas Paule and Sir Patrick Ross, chaplains, witnesses. [2526, Box 64.
352. 1525-26.] Charter by George Dundas, knight, lord of St. John and preceptor
of Torphichen, etc., granting to his beloved Jajies Dundas, and to Elizabeth
Hamiltkn, lady of Cragyhall, his wife [she was probably the widow of a Stewart of
Cragyhall and retained her title as liferentrix], and their heirs, the lands of Cragtoun
and Philpston, which lands the granter had resigned : To be held to him, his wife, and
their heirs, of the granter and his successors in fee and heritage. Reddendo, six
shillings and eight pence Scots yearly, if asked. The writ is much mutilated, and has
never been dated. [236G, Box 61.
353. 1st March 1526.] Instrument of Sasine (somewhat mutilated) narrating the
resignation in the hands of James Boyd, one of the bailies of Irvine, made in favour of
Gilbert M'Crurik (or M'Crurite) and his spouse, Margaret Murdoch: (1) of a
tenement of land in the biu'gh of Irvine and Sandyhill (' monte arenoso ') on the west side
of the highway leading to Kilwinning, between the tenement of Patrick Watson on
north and that of John Makcarall on south, resigned by Patrick Wat.son, junior, ' filius
liberalis ' of Patrick Watson, senior, burgess of Irvine ; (2) of a tenement in the same
burgh on the east side of said highway, between the tenement of the late David Culpare
on north and that of Patrick Watson, senior, on south, resigned by Patrick AVatson,
senior, and Cristinc Cuninghame (?), his spouse. Sasine given to Gilbert and Margaret,
1st March 1525-6. Witnesses, Ninian Boill, Patrick Paterson, Malcolm . . ., Thomas
Rankin, and Sir Robert Tcmpiltoun. William Moore, of Ghisgow diocese, by apostolic
authority notary. [1105, Box 30.
354. 23rd March 1526.] Letters addressed by the apostolic sec to the prior of
Beauly and to the precentor of the diocese of Caithness, narrating a petition to Pope
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Clement the Seventh by the abbot [Donald Demme] and the convent of the monastery of
Feme of the Premonstratensian Order, in the diocese of Koss, against an alleged usurpa-
tion and spoliation of tcinds made by James, bishop of Ross, they being absolved from
payment of such tcinds, from which spoliation the abbot, etc., desire to bo relieved and
the bishop to be interdicted ; also a petition detailing the circumstances how, in October
1525, on a certain day James [Hay], bishop of Koss, sent armed men to the monastery to
usurp the teinds, and, in the absence of the abbot, certain monks or canons of the
monastery, coerced by fear of the bishop and the armed men, entered into an agreement
by which inter alia they promised to pay yearly a certain quantity of grain ; and when
the abbot was certified of this agreement, knowing it to be very unjust, especially when
the said monks had no mandate from him to make the agreement and could not make
it without his express assent, he was on that account unwilling to observe it, nor was
he now willing, as from time immemorial the monastery was exempt from payment of
such teinds ; and because the bishop had caused the promisers to be cited before his
court, and threatened to excommunicate them for violation of the agreement, while
they are not divided from his jurisdiction, the abbot, Donald Dunuiie, and the convent
pray that the whole question may he removed to a separate court. In answer to which
petition the prior and archdeacon are directed and empowered to free from excom-
nnuiication the foresaid promisers, David Denonc, Donald A\'atterson, Michael Smyth,
William Allanson, John Donaldson, "William Androson, John Adamson, and John
Robertson, and restore them to the unity of mother church, etc. Dated at Rome, in
the third year of Pope Clement the Seventh, 23rcl March 152G. [1-577, Box 36.
355. 23rd March •152G.] General letters, addressed to all abbots, priors, and other
clergy of the diocese of Ross, referring to the same subject. The Ijishop is forbidden
to molest the monastery. Dated at Rome, 23rd March 152G. [1378, Box 36.
356. 7th July 1526.] Notarial Instrument narrating that John Nudrc, bailie in
that part for Thomas Nudre, commendator of Culross, passed to the lands and mill
called ' Foddis ' mill, and gave sasine thereof to John Fetiie and MAi;r!Ai;ET Balfour,
his wife, in terms of a letter of tack from the commendator. Sasine given 7 th July
152G. Witnesses, Thomas Vilson, Andrew Vilson, and John Bickartoun. Robert Broun,
presbyter of St. Andrews diocese, by apostolic authority notary public. [2512, Box G4.
357. 31st August 1526.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that James Dundas of
Cragtoun, son and heir of the late Archibald Dundas, his father, passed to the lands of
Dundas, in the sherifidom of Linlithgow, and there with his own hands gave sasine to
Alexander .Johnston, in name of Elizap.eth Hamilton, lady of Cragyhall, of an annual-
rent of eight merks from the said lands for her life-time. Done 31st August 1526.
Witnesses, Archibald (TJllcspy and Archibald Fcrgusson. Richard Hamilton, of Dunkeld
diocese, by imperial and royal authority notary public. [2633, Box 67.
358. 29th June 1527.] Charter by John Trotter, lord of the fee of the lands of
Warynislandis, alienating to David Ellem, son and heir-apparent of Alexander Ellcm
in Rantoun, a half of the lands of AVarynislands, wuth a croft called Moresoun croft
e.xtending to two husband-lands, in the town and territory and barony of Coldingham,
Berwickshire, reserving to the granter the principal mansion of said lands with the
orchard and croft on the north side thereof as far as the Coylbog, for service to be done
to the granter's superior, being the lesser moiety of said lands : To be held blench of
the granter. With clause of warrandice reserving a liferent right in the subjects to
1527] THE LAIXG CHARTERS 91
John Luiusden, the graiiter's granrlfather. Dated, signed, and sealed at Edinburgh,
29th June 1527. Witnesses, Thomas Robertson, Henry Scot, Sir Alexander Baroun,
chai)Iain, AViUiani Aitkin, John Maknill, and Mr. Robert Ellem, rector of Hiltoun and
notary puhlic. Seal still attached, slightly broken, but identical with that of date
25th June 1529, infra. [1022, Box 28.
359. 17th August 1527.] Charter by John Kennedy of Bardrochet and laird of
Clachrydow and Clachrybayne, granting to his beloved Elizabeth GiiAHAJtE, sister to
Robert (Jrahame of Knokdoliane, the 40s. lands of Clachrydow and Clachrybaj^ne lying
in the earldom of Cai lyk and sherittUom of Ayr : To be held to her in liferent and to
the heirs to lie born betwixt her and the granter in fee. Reddenchj, one penny Scots as
blench. At Colmanell, 17tli August 1527. Signed, 'Jon Kenydy of Bai'drocht w' my
hand.' Witnesses, John Cathkert of Glendowis, Michael Macylhaggow, William Hardy,
and Sir Patrick Bard, curate of Colmanell and notary public. [497, Box 15.
360. 31st August 1527.] Charter of Feu-farm by David [Betoun], abbot of
Arbroath [afterwards cardinal], with consent of the convent, granting to Thom.\s
Annand of KyiKiuhercis, his heirs-male and his male assignees of the surname of
Annand, whom failing, to the licirs-malc and assignees-male of same surname of Thomas
Annand, son of the late Alexander Annand, formerly of Myddill-perse, commonly called
Bagraw, whom failing, to the heirs whomsoever of Thomas Annand of Kyncjuhereis, the
whole lands of Easter-perse with tcindsheaves, in the lordship of Kingoldrum, regality
of Arbroath and shire of Forfar, extending in former rentals, with tcindsheaves, to ten
and nine merks, and for the 'ryn mart et wedder,' 15s. yearly with four bolls customs
oats : To be held feu for the sums in the former rental, %vith four bolls of oats and three
merks yearl}^ of augmentation. Dated at Arbroath, 31st August 1527. Signed by the
abbot, and the following monks : — John Bad, sub-prior, ^^'illiam Scot, Walter Baldowy,
Andrew ^'ardy, Thomas Dequhyr (?), .James Antoun or Awtoun (who apparently signs
twice, or there may be two of that name), .John Logye, James Frisall, David Crayll,
.James Lychtton, Thomas Sadlair, Patrick Cargyll, David Haly {X), John WardUiw,
Patrick Mm-ray, Alexander Dure, John Dumbrek, and \\'illiam Wodderburn. Seal gone.
[933, Box 2G.
361. 31st August 1527.] Charter by David, aliliot of Arbroath, with consent of
the convent, granting in feu- farm to Walter Ogilvy, son of Thomas Ogilvy of Cloway,
his hcirs-malc, etc., whom failing, to .James Ogilvy of Bradone, his heirs, etc., the lands
of Wester Perse with tcindsheaves, lying in the lordship of Kingoldrum, regality of
Arbroath and shire of Forfar. Paying yearly twenty merks and 13s. 4d. for ' rynmart '
of old rental, with twenty-four capons and as many fowls and four bolls of customs oats
and four and a half merks of augmentation. At Arbroath, 31st August 1527. Signed by
the abbot (whose signature is now almost totally faded) and Ijy twelve of those who
sign the preceding writ. [1323, Box 35.
362. 31st August 1527.] Charter by David, abbot of the monastery of iVi'broath,
with consent, gi'anting to Thojus Annand, son of the late Alexander Annand, formerly
in Medilpcrso, or liagraw, his heirs-male, etc., whom failing, to Thomas Aiuiand of
Kynnuhcrys and his heirs-male only of the surname of Annand, whom failing, to the
heirs of the first-named Thomas Ainiantl, the whole lands of Medilperse called Bagraw,
with tcindsheaves, lying in the lordship of Kyncoldrum in the regality of Arbroath and
shire of Forfar, extending in the alibey reiiUil in the past for the lands and teinds to
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ten merks for the 'rynmart cum vcrncce,' six shillinj^s iind eight pence, with a dozen
capons and as many fowls ('pultreis') : To be held in feu-farm for the above sum
yearly, and the other dues, with two and a half merks of augmcntiition. Dated at
Arbroath, 31st xVugust 1527. Signed by the abbot and sixteen members of the convent.
Cf. No. 360. Seal gone. [102, Box 3.
363. 5th September 1527.] Notarial Instrument narrating and transuming a con-
tract betwixt Christian Cant, relict of the late Archibald Dundas of Cragtoun, with
Archibald Dundas, Sir John Dundas, Duncan Dundas, and Nicholas Dundas, her sons,
on the one part, and James Dundas of the Cragtoun, son and heir of the said late
Archibald, with Elizabeth TTaniilton, his spouse, on the other part, to the effect that the
said James shall possess the lands of Nether Newliston and also the lands of Duddingston,
with the corn, cattle, etc., thereupon, lying in the sheriftdoms of Linlithgow and
Edinburgh ; for which he and his spouse shall (1) pay to the said Chiistian Cant £80
worth of goods ' in penny and pennyworth ' lying ready on the lands of Newliston, to
be at her disposal whenever she pleases, she having always her honourable support and
remaining ' in tak,' with her said son James, of the whole lands for her time as she was
before since the death of her husband Archibald Dundas, excepting that all the profits
and increase shall come to the said James and his wife beside the expense of upholding
the said Christian and the servants of the place as before ; (2) James and his wife shall
pay yearlj' to Sir John Dundas ten merks until he shall be beneficed by James in £20 a
year, and also £24 for his bairns' part of geai-, which sum shall remain in their hands
till Sir John receive the £20 yearly, when he will discharge the ten merks yearly and
the £2-1; (3) they shall pay yearly to the said Duncan £10, until he be placed in a
steading of ' aucht oxin tilth, be yeir,' paying him also £2-t of bairns' part of gear, which
shall lie in their hands till he ' is stakit be ane steding,' when he shall discharge it ;
(4) they shall deliver to the said Archibald Dundas an acre of 'mwkit' or manured
land and a boll of barley sown, with £24 of bairns' part of gear, which shall remain in
their hands till he be settled in a steading of ' aucht ox-in tilth,' and he is to have his
meat and drink in the place till then, when he shall grant a discharge ; (5) the said
Nichol Dundas is to receive £24 of bairns' part, etc., and otherwise the same as his
brother Archibald. ^Vhich contract the parties bind themselves to observe. Dated at
Edinburgh, 5th September 1527. Witnesses, Adam Dundas, Alexander Cant, George
Forest, David Dimdas, and John Foular, notary. Instrument made same date in the
dwelling-house in Edinburgh of iVlexander Cant, by John Foular, of St. Andrews
diocese, by apostolic authority notary public, before the same witnesses. [2634, Box 67.
364. 23rd September 1527.] Notarial Instrument proceeding upon and narrating
a precept of sasine in terms of the charter, dated 29th June 1527, No. 358 .siywa, by
John Trottar of Varj-nnislands, in favour of D.WID Ellem, of the half of the lands of
Varynnislands with a croft, as described in charter. Sasine given l)y Alexander
Nesbet, as bailie, 23rd September 1527. Witnesses, Henry Hume, Edward Brisoun,
Thomas and David Aitkinsoun, Nicholas Howie and Walter Ellem. James Hume,
presbyter of St. Andrews diocese, by apostolic authority notary. [763, Box 22.
365. 13th January 1528.] Notarial Instrument narrating tliat on the date hereof
ill a plain court of the sherifRlom of Ayr, held in the tolbooth of Edinburgh Ijy John
Perdowin, macer, under commission from the king [James the Fifth] for serving the l>rieve
from Chancery craved liy .Mariota Campbell, sister of the late John Campbell of \Vester
Loudoun, as heir of her Ijrother in the lands of Wester Loudon and Stevinston, there
1528] THE LAING CHARTERS 93
compeared James [Stewart], Earl of Moray [natural brother of the king], who, by
Mr. Robert Calbraith, his ' prelocutor,' alleged 'That Archibald Cathcart wes within
gre defendand [sic 1 desendand] to Marion Campbell and tharfore mycht nocht {ws
vpoun the inciueist for seruing of the said Marionis brevis, and raknit certain greis, and
^iaister James Foulis hir procuratour allegit that the pretendit greis raknit be the said
Maister Robert [Galbraith] wes nocht richt comptit, nor of verite, and tharfore the said
Archibald aucht nocht to be removit fra the said inqueist. The said sherefiF being
amsit, admittit the said Archibald to the said inqueist for the cause forsaid allegit be
the said Maister James, nothtwithstanding the said Mr. Roberts allegance.' Done on
the 13th January 1527-8. Witnesses present, William Rutherfurd, Alexander Young,
burgesses of Eclinburgh, David Cuninghame of Robertland, Robert Cuninghame of
Akat, and Sir John Craufurd, chaplain and notary pul^lic. Alan Knox, presbyter of
Glasgow diocese, notai'y by apostolic and imperial authority. [2256, Box 57.
366. 16th February 1528.] Charter by James Hamilton of Finnart, knight, vrith
consent of Margaret Levingston, his spouse, granting to his cousin ('consanguineo '),
James Hamilton of Sehawfield and Janet Dunbar, his spouse, the halfJands of
Gorgie and half-mill thereof (except forty pennies of the lands), in the shire of Renfrew
(by annexation) : To be held blench of the grantor. Dated at Hamilton, 16th February
1527-8. Witnesses, John Dunbar of Blantyr, Jolin Hamiltoun of Xewton, Sir George
Rais, presbyter, and others [illegible]. Signed ; two seals appended, much liroken — the
first showing the cinquefoils of Hamilton debruised by a bend dexter [for sinister ?],
and the second showing the cinquefoils and double tressure of Li^^ngstone of Drumry
or East Wemyss. [845, Box 24.
367. 8th April 1528.] Charter [very faint] by Alexander Paterson, burgess of
Inverness, granting in favour of his wife, Elizabeth Leche, and Jasie-S Pater.SON,
their son, two roods of land with a building, in the bui'gh of Inverness, in Kirk Street
there, on the east side of the same, between the lands of Andrew Auchlek(?) on south
and that of Thomas [or John] Anderson on north. [The description is much defaced] :
To be held in feu and heritage ; rendering to the king yearly for the two roods of land
ten pence, also to the chaplain of the choir ('chori ') of Inverness for the north rood of
land 2s. yearly, and to the chaplain of the Blessed Virgin Mary of the new aisle founded
in the church of Inverness [two or three shillings, — the deed being illegible here]. ' In
cuiiis rei testimonium huic carte mee donationis et concessionis sigillum meum proprium
est appensum et ad maiorem rei evidentiam et premissorum notitia sigillum honorabilis
viri Jacobi Kar, tunc temporis de Inuernes balliui, qui sasinam hereditariam predictarum
perticatarum terre bui-gagie per terre et lapidis traditionem dictis Elizabethae et Jacobo
realiter et cum effectu contulit, in 2a cauda post meum procimiui. Apud dictum burgum
de Inuernes octaua die mensis Aprilis anno Domini millesimo quingentesimo vigesimo
octauo, indictione et pontificatus sanctissimi in Christo patris et domini nostri
Domini dementis pape septimi anno eius quarto; presentibus ibidem,' as witnesses,
Thomas Paterson, William Paterson, Sir John Paterson, William Roy, 'William Bar-
bour, John GoUan, burgesses of Inuernes, and Andrew Pop, serjeant. John Scot,
presbyter of Moray diocese, by apostolic authority notary public. [1313, Box 34.
368. 10th April 1528.] Charter by Gavin [Dunbar], bishop of Aberdeen, in terms
of the last will and testament of the deceased Edward [Stewart], bishop of Orkney, who
had appointed certain priests or chaplains to celebrate yearly for ever on his behalf,
leaving it to his executors to arrange place and manner: Therefore the granter, with
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consent of James Lcirmonth of Darsy, provost of the city of St. Andrews, patron of
certain cliaplainries to be founded for the said IJishop Edward — because they Ijelicve that
by devout and continuous prayers, especially masses where the .Son of God is oU'ered
for sins, sins are remitted, the pains of piu'gatory destroyed, and souls set free there-
from to enjoy the delights of Paradise, — is disposed to found in bonour of the Trinity,
the Virgin, 8t. .Michael and All Saints, three pcrjjetual chaplaiiu-ies ordered in the said
bishop's will ; namely, two perpetual chaplainries of fifty merks yearly from the £20
lands of llautoun, Smithihyll, Balmaledy, and Balmaschanoch, in the barony of Haltoun,
shire of Kincardine, the eighteen mcrk land of Drumnod, in the barony of ^lontquhany,
and two merk lands of the five merk lands of Maristoun, in the shire of Fife, lands
bought by Bishop Edward and applied for the support of two chaplains (Masters
^^'illiam ^Marshall and Martin Mylis) chosen liy the said James Leirmonth, as patron ;
of whom Mr. ^larlin Mylis and his successors shall pray for the soul of Bishop Edward
at the altar of St. Duthac, in the parish church of St. Andrews, until a cell or chapel
shall have been built or repaired of new in the cemetery of the said church of St.
Andrews by James Bcnistoun, one of the executors of the late John [ ], bishop of
Orkiie\', for which work, and for prayers on behalf of the said Bishops John and Edward,
the said James Leirmonth took upon himself the assignation of certain lands extending
to 500 merks Scots monej^ delivered to him ; after the repair and erection of which
chapel, Mr. Martin and his successors, chaplains, shall there offer masses and pray for
the soul of Bishop I'ldward, while the other chaplain, .Mr. William Marshall, and his
successors, chaplains in the collegiate church of St. Sah'ator in said city, shall celebrate
and pray at the altar of St. Michael ; and the third perpetual chaplainry, of the yearly
value of twenty-fi\e merks, to he uplifted from the £20 lands of Doon, lying in the
lordship thereof, Ijought with the late Bishoj) Edward's money for the support of one
chaplain, Sir William Inglis, and his successors, chaplains in the said parish church, or
in a chapel to be built after the pattern and style of the said foundation of Mr. Martin
Mylis, for the souls of Bishops Edward and John : Wherefore the liishop, with consent
of the said James Leirmonth, undoubted patron of the first two chaplainries, and of
James Benistoun of Lammelatham, patron of the third chaplaiiny, gives, grants, and
confirms to God, the Virgin, etc., as above, to the three perpetual chaplainries, and the
said chaplains and their successors, who shall celebrate for the health of the souls of
Edward and .John, liishops of Orkney, their progenitors and successors, fathers, mothers,
brothers, sisters, kinsfolk, friends and benefactors, and others from whom or by whom
they or any of them received good and did not satisfy worthily ; also for the souls of
the grantor and the patrons of the chaplainries, and for the souls of the provost of said
college and of the other masters of the same, and of all the faithful dead, — the foresaid
annualrcnts in perpetual alms and mortmain to be uplifted yearly l)y the chaplains for
the time, according to letters of assignation made by Mr. Hugh Spens, provost of the
said college of St. SaLator, and Mr. Thomas liamsay, canon thereof, respectively, with
other aniuialrents which the granters may accjuire and annex to the three chaplainries
or any one of them. Provision is made that when aimualrents are redeemed, the
respective patrons are to receive the money and consign it in the hands of the friars
minor ' de observantia ' in the city of St. Andrews, and they shall dispone it upon other
annualrents or lands, and shall divide other annualrcnts equally among the chaplains ;
providing also that the said James Leirmonth and his successors shall present fit persons
to the first two chaplainries when vacancies occur, while the said James Benistoun and
his successors present to the third chaplaimy, and if cither pation fail to present, the
right may be transferred to the ])rovost and canons of St. Salvator's only. The chap-
lains shall be fit and sutiicient in learning ('literature'), of honest life and conversation,
1528] THE LAING CHARTERS 95
and they shall make continuous residence in St. Andrews, celebrating masses continually
which is laid upon their consciences, so that if any one of them in one year absents him-
self from his services or chaplainry beyond forty days, or keeps a concubine (' focariam '),
his chaplainry shall ipso f ado cease, without further process of law, and if any chaplain
be promoted to any other benefice, altarage, or perpetual office, immediately on his
obtaining possession his chaplainry shall be accounted vacant. Each of the chaplains
shall every year hold the obit of Bishop Edward with covered table and burning candles,
a ' placebo ' and ' dirige ' on the night preceding the day of the bishop's death, and
requiem masses, which i.s laid upon their consciences. The chaplains newly admitted
to their chaplainries shall find and give cautioners that they shall not alienate the
ornaments of the altars, but faithfully preserve and keep them, and that they shall
render to the patrons a yearly account of the same, or show them when required.
Lastly, it is ordained that the patrons and their heirs shall observe and effectually fidfil
the above premises, as they shall answer before the Supreme Judge at the last day.
The seals of the bishop, the college of St. Salvator's, and the two patrons appended at
Aberdeen, 10th April, and at St. Andrews, 20th April 1-528. Oidy the first two seals
now remain, both in fair condition. [2125, Box 54.
369. 29th July 1528.] Instrument of Sasine following upon and narrating a
precept, dated 31st August 1527 (cf. No. 362 snjrra) by David, abbot of Arbroath, for
infefting TiiOMAS Annand in the lands described in the vTit cited. Sasine given on
the lands, 29th July 1528, by Thomas Masoun, bailie for grantors, to Alexander IJobert-
[son ?], attorney for Thomas Aiuiand. Witnesses, Thomas Lyndesay, Henry Bell, and
Kobert Myll. John de Fontibus, or John AVellis, presbyter of Brechin diocese, by
iipostolic authority notary jiublic. [1324, Box 35.
370. IVth October 1528.] Instrument of Sa.sine follo-n-ing on a precept, dated at
the collegiate church of St. Mary of the city of St. Andrew.s, on IGth October 1528,
by James Kincragy, provost of the said church (directed to Mr. John Aittoun, John
Spittall, Thomas Herdsed, John Findes and AMlliam Crag, as bailies), for infefting
James Dundas, son and apparent heir of Christian Cant, lady of the third part of the
lands of Lamalethyne and Carngour, called Kyiuiis, in the said third part, in the sheriff-
dom of Fife and regality of St. Andrews, reserving the liferent to his mother. Sasine
given, 17th October 1528, by Mr. John Aittoun, prebendary of said church, as bailie.
Witnesses, Alexander Johnson, John Anderson, Sir George Gerwas, Peter Carstaris,
Robert Anderson, and Janet Stirk, sijouse of John Lovre. Notary, Robert Lawson,
A.M., of St. Andrews diocese, by apostolic authority. [2888, Box 75.
371. Sth November 1528.] Letters by Joanna (or Jane) Gordon, lady of Dun-
nachtau, to the effect that although Hugh. Lord Fraser of Lovat, has sold to her and
her heirs the lands of the two towns of 1 )altilles [Daltidlich], also the fourth part of the
lands of Kynray and the fourth of Easter Leynaeh, with the mills, multures, etc., in
the barony of Dalchors [Dalcorse] in the sheriffdom of Inverness, yet she excepts and
reserves to Lord Lovat the mill of Kynray, with its multru-es, he and his heiis keeping
her and her heirs safe from tlie terce of the said lands of Daltilles and othei-s, also the
terce of the lands of Kyiiuovdy and croft thereof adjoining, at the hands of Dame Janet
Gray, relict and wife of the late Thomas, Lord Fraser of Lovat, father of the said Hugh.
Dated at Darnaway, 9 th Novend>er 1528. Witnesses, Sir Magnus Vans, vicar of
Dakhorss, Thomas Barclay, Mr. Thomas Gaderar, vicar of Dalchors, and David Kos.
Signed, 'Jane Gordown w' my hand.' [2891, Box 75.
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372. 19th December 1528.] Precept by John [Elliot], abbot of St. Colme's Inch,
of the order of St. Augii-stine, and convent of the said monastery, directed to John
Scot of Spenserfeild, as l)ailie, for infefting AVilli.\m Spittell of Lui|nhat, his heirs
and assignees, in all and whole the dominical lands [Mains] of Beith, lying in the barony
of Beith and sheriffdom of Fife, resigned in the alibot's hands by Thomas Balmaiinochc
(cf. No. 221 su2ynt). Dated and signed at the monaster}' of St. Colm's Inch, in presence
of Henry Stewart of Kosyth, Mr. Robert Galbraith, Sir James Elwand, Sir John Jarves,
James Kinfawnis, Duncan Dausonn, and John Drummond, 19th December 1528.
Signed by abbot. [96, Box 2.
373. 3rd February 1529.] Instnunent of Sasine, following upon No. 366 sujna,
narrating that Alexander Baillie of Carnfyn, as bailie for James Hamilton of Finnart,
knight, gave sasine to J/VJIES Hajiilton of Shawfield of the half-lands of Gorgie and
Gorgie mill, as in writ cited. Sasine given at the manor and mill on 3rd February
1528-9, John Machan, burgess of Edinburgh, being attorney for Janet Dunbar. Wit>
nesses, George Arnot, James Baxter, John Boyd, John Fayrle, Alexander Mowat, and
Matthew Hamilton. Andrew Walcht, of Glasgow diocese, by apostolic authority notary
public. [1878, Box 48.
374. 21st February 1529.] Charter by William Lummysden of Ardree, selling
and alienating to David Fitcarne of Forthir-Eamsay, and Elizabeth Durie, his spouse,
in conjunct fee, and their heirs, etc., the whole two parts of his lands of Forthir-Kamsay,
in the sherifi'dom of Fife and barony of Ardree : To be held from the granter of the
king and his successors, in fee and heritage for the service of ward and relief. At
Forthir-Kamsay, 21st February 1528-9. Witnesses, Ivoliert White in Benethyl, John
Cokbiirn of Newton, Adam Lummj'sden, Sir David Bangall and Sir George Bunat,
chaplains, Thomas Paige and Thomas Maknevyn, laymen, and Sir Alexander Gaw,
notary public. Signed by the granter. [2648, Box 68.
375. 22nd !March 1529.] Instrument of Sasine followng on a precept (dated at
St. Andrews, 20th March 1528-9), by George Dischington of Ardross, superior of the
lands, for infefting Alexander Bartane, burgess of Edinburgh, and Eliz.vbeth Dyk-
SONE, his spouse, in conjunct fee and liferent, and IJobert Bartane, their son, and the
heirs of his body, whom failing, the heirs of Alexander, whom failing, the heirs of
Elizabeth, in the lands of Tuliquhandolane, in the sheriffdom of Forfar, of which lands
one-half belonged to the said Elizabeth, and the other half to Janet Dyksone, spouse of
George Cant, burgess of Edinburgh, and were resigned by them. Witnesses to precept,
William I)ischington, James Dischingtoun, Mr. Thomas Wemis, and Mr. Alexander
Symsoun, notary public. Sasine given by Henry Seytoun, as bailie, on 22nd March
1528-9. AA'itnesses, John Keyd, David Adamson, John Fettry, and Janet Tyry. Hugh
Cragye, A.M., of St. Andrews diocese, by apostolic authority notary public. [3095,
Box 81.
376. "th April 1529.] Notarial Instrument narrating that Sir John Henderson,
chajilain, willing to obey the mandates and counsels of his cousin or kinsman, the late
Sir Symon Henderson, chaplain, passed to a tenement of land, with yard, etc., in the
burgh of Craill, in South Street (' vico australi '), and the south side of same, lying
between the lands of Thomas Corstorphyn and John Grwym, as described, and there
he resigned into the hands of John Abbyrcrummy, one of the bailies of Crayll, in favour
of the Prebendaries, daily choristers in the choir of the Collegiate Church of
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Craill, appointed by Sir William Myrtoun, founder of said college, an annualrent from
said tenement of 8s. yearly, for celebrating a yearly mass on the anniversary of the
death of the late Symon Henderson ; and the said bailie duly gave sasine of the same
to Sir A\'illiam Tumour in name of the prebendaries, etc. Done upon the ground,
7th April 1.529. Thomas Corstorphyn, John Grwym, Thomas Moreys, and Sir James
Corstorphyn, chaplain, witnesses. Andrew Mertyne, presbyter of St. Andrews diocese,
by apostolic authority notary. [621, Box IS.
377. 23rd April 1529.] Instrument of Sasine following on and narrating a precept
dated at Craill, 27th March 1529, by William Lumsden of Ardre, baron of that barony,
for infefting David Pitcairn of Forthir, and Elizabeth Durie, his spouse, in the
two part of the grantei's lands of Forthir-Ramsay, in the barony of Ardre and shire of
Fife. Sasine given, 23rd April 1529. Witnesses, James Pitcairn, Thomas Paige, John
Edward, and Thomas Millar. Thomas Ferye, of St. Andreivs diocese, by apostolic
authority notary. Witnesses to precept, Adam Lumsden, Thomas Maknevin, and
others. See No. 374. [923, Box 26.
378. 25th June 1529.] Procuratory by John Trotar of Sisterpeth, directed to
Adam Blacader in Igniwer, and Sir David Dalglesh, chaplain, for resigning his four
husband-lands called "\A'arynnislands, in the territory of Coldingham, etc., into the hands
of his superior, Adam, prior of Coldingham, in favoiu- of Alexander Ellem in Eane-
toun [cf. No. 358 supra]. Dated, signed, and sealed at Edinburgh, 25th June 1529.
^Vitnesses, Robert Freland, David Cokburne, Robert Thomsone, William Aitkyn, Walter
Watson, and Alexander Makneyll, notary public. Signed, ' Johne trotar w' my hand.
Seal attached, in fair preservation — a chevron charged with three mullets, between three
hunting-horns, two and one. [764, Box 22.
379. 3rd July 1529.] Transumpts made Ijy the orders of the Lords of Council.
On 3rd JiUy 1529, in presence of the said lords, Alexander Ogilvy of Cullow appeared
and presented the charters following, desiring that they might be transumed, the copies
to have the same effect as the principal evidents. The lords ordered an edict to be
placed on the Tolbooth door, inviting persons having interest to appear iqjon a certain
day on twenty days' warning ; and that day being past, and the principal evidents being
read and collated before the lords with the copies after following, and no one appearing
to impugn the transumpts, the lords ordained the copies to be in all things as credible,
and to receive as great faith as the originals. Signed, ' Gude, de mandato dominorum
consilii.'
(1.) Charter by Johanna de Morauia, lady of Drumsergard, in her free widowhood,
granting to her beloved uncle, Walter de ^lORAriA, her whole lands of Ardtouchill and
of Coulowe, in the barony of Cortaehy, in the shire of Forfar : To be held to him and
his heirs of the granter and her heirs in blench-farm for one silver penny at Whitsunday.
Place and date of granting not given [1361-1362]. Witnesses, Robert of Ei-sk^m and
Duncan Walays, knights, Sir AMUiam Monypenny, rector of the church of Kambyslans
[Cambuslang '!], Robert Ste^vart and Fersyth Clerk.
(2.) Charter by Johanna de Meneteth, Countess of Stratherne, and lady of the
barony of Cortauchy, etc., confirming a charter of her dearest daughter ('karissime filie
mee '), Lady Johainia de Morauia, made to her uncle Walter, of the lands of ArdtouchiU,
etc. [the previous writ], which charter Joanna of Menteith, as chief lady of the barony,
being iti the free power of her widowhood, duly approves and ratifies. Date and place
of granting not stated [c 1362]. Witnesses, Roger de Mortuomari [Mortimer] and
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Robert of Ramsay, knights, Sir William of Innerpeffry, rector of the church of Cortachy,
Sir Lambert (sic), rector of the church of Lundy, James of Ramsay, John son of AValter,
and John of Logy.
(3.) Precept of Sasine by Thomas Ogilvy of Cloua, directed to his son and heir-
apparent, Alexander Ogihy, and ^lalcolm of Guthry, as bailies, to infeft William
Murray and Isobel of Guthre, his spouse, in conjunct fee of the lands of Cullow
and Ardtuchil in the barony of Cortachy. At Cortauchy, 1-lth May 1482. Witnesses,
Sir John Kynnaver, Walter Annand, Patrick Low, and Sir David Williamson.
(4.) Instrument of Sasine following on the above precept, in favour of William
Murray of Glaswell (on his own resignation), and of his wife, Isobel Guthry. Sasine
given by the above-named Alexander Ogilvy, 21st May 1482. Witnesses, Sir John
Kynnavir, curate of Cortoquhy, Sir David Williamson, chaplain, iUexander Carncorse,
Sir AVilliam Wilsone, chaplain, John Beugis, Walter Anno, and William Proctur.
David Ogilvy, presbyter of St. Andrews diocese, by imperial and royal authority
notary public.
(5.) Precept of Sasine by Thomas Ogilvy of Clova, baron of the barony of
Cortoquhy, directed to Alexander Ogilvy, John Guthre, and William Murray, as
bailies, for infefting Andrew Murray as heir of his father, William Murray of Cullow,
in the lands above named. At Cortoquh}', 20th September 1 505. No witnesses named.
(G.) Instrument of Sasine, following on said precept, in favour of Andrew Murray.
Sasine given by John Guthry of Tullo, 29th October 1 505. Witnesses, David Eavyne
(or Ravynd) of Colgreine, Patrick Crawmunt, Sir Thomas Kyd, chaplain, Alexander
Murray and John Crom. Henry Brois, presltyter of St. Andrews diocese, by imperial
and royal authority notary public.
(7.) Letters by Margaret Stewart, Countess of Marr and Angus, ratifying and
confirming a wadset ('impignorationem') made by William of Hay of Lochquorwart to
AValter de Morauia of Drumsergart, of the lands of Glaskule and Turbryne in the
barony of Kirriemuir, and shire of Forfar. Dated at Teraptoloune [Tantallon], .jOth
March 1389. No witnesses.
(8.) Charter by Thomas of Hay, knight, lord of Lochorwart, granting to Walter of
Moray of Drumsergart, for homage and service, the lands of Glascule and Torbrwyne,
in the barony of Kirriemuir, etc. : To be held to the said Walter and his heirs of the
granter and his heirs, in fee and heritage, for one plea to be rendered in the baron court
of Kirriemuir. Dated at Dundee, the feast of the beheading of St. John Baptist
[29th August] 1392. Witnesses, James of Lyndisay, David of Lyndisay, Thomas of
Erskyn, Alan of Erskyn, and Alexander of Lyndisay, knights, William of Ochterlowny,
William of Fentoiui, and Patrick of Blare.
(9.) Charter by George of Douglas, lord of the fee of Angus, confirming the
preceding writ, narrating the same in full. In default of his own seal, George Douglas
procured the affixing of the seal of his mother, Margaret, Countess of Mar and Angus.
[No date, c. 1393-1397.] Witnesses, John of Sinclair ('Sancto claro'), lord of
Hermandston, William of Borthik, and Walter of Sinclair, knights, Alexander of
Cokburn, William of Hay of Lochorwart, and William of Echesholme.
(10.) Obligation by Thomas of Hay, knight, lord of Lochorwart, binding himself to
Walter of Mor.a.y of Drumsergert and his heirs, to perform the service due from the
lands of Glasgule and Torbrowne to the baron of Kirriemuir, the plea of court, which is
due from Walter and his heirs, excepted : And if it happen that Walter or his heirs,
because of defect of ser\'ice, are disturbed by the superior in their possession of the
lands. Sir Thomas binds himself and his heirs to pay to Moray £248, 6s. 8d. sterling,
in the chiu-ch of Kirriemuir, within forty days after such molestation, Moray having
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already paid that sum to the granter. Dated at Dundee, 2nd September 1392. No
witnesses named.
(11.) Charter by the same Thomas Hay, kiiigbt, in terms nearly identical with
No. 8 hereof, but providing that Walter IMor.A.y shall perform the forinsec service due
for the lands, as well as the plea of court. Further, the clause of warrandice binds
Hay, in the event of his rashly contravening the charter, to pay £248, 6s. 8d. within
eight days after such offence, direct or indirect. At Dundee, same date as No. 8 supra
[29th August 1392], and same witnesses.
(12.) Charter by William of Douglas, (second) earl of Angus and lord of Liddes-
dale, confirming the immediately preceding writ (No. 11 mpra). Dated at Edinburgh,
8th March 1122-3. No witnesses.
(13.) Precept by John, Lord Hay of Yester, directed to Patrick and Alexander
Murray, bailies, for infefting Andrew Murray, retoured as nearest and lawful heir of
his father, the late William Murray of Kellow, in the lands of Glaswel and Torl)yrn,
held of Lord Hay in chief, reserving only the lands of Torbyrn-major, where John
Lowas now abides, and Schetho, in Lord Hay's hands in defaidt of the relief of
the lands, until it be fully jjaid. At Yester, 3rd October 1191. Witnesses, James
Hay, Nicholas Geddes, Sir A\'illiam Tochryk, chaplain, and Sir John Hay, notary
public.
(11.) Instrument of Sasine following upon and narrating a precept by Thomas
Ogilvy of Cloway, baron of the barony of Cortachy, addressed to Thomas Moncur and
David Ogilvj-, bailies, for infefting Andrew Murray as nearest and lawful heir of his
father, the late William Murray of Cullow, in the lands of Egy and Eglismaquhcn in
the said barony and shire of Forfar. Precept dated at Cortachj-, 21th August 1191.
Witnesses, David Low, John Dog, William Wilsone, presbyters, A\'illiam Carnage,
Walter ^lurray, and Walter Annow. Sasine given by Thomas iloncur, who passed to
the higher house of the town of Egy ('ad eminentiorem domum dicte ville de Egy')
and there gave sasine of the lands of Egy and Eglismaquhen, and of the houses in
usual form. Moreover the bailie, in execution of his office, took one ox branded
\vith green horns (' accepit vnum bouem le brandit viridis cornibus ') valued at 21s.
Sasine dated 30th August 1491. Witnesses, David Ogilvie, Alexander Adamsone,
Alexander Carncorse, John Edward, Robert Quhyt, and David Wynter. Henry Brois
(as in No. G hereof), notary.
(15.) Precept by John, lord of Yester, directed to John Duncan and David and
William Murray, for infefting Andrew Murray as heir of his late father, William
Murray, in the lands of Easter Torbryn. Dated at Admour, 10th December 1504.
Witnesses, John Hay, Alexander Lyndsay, and John Duncan.
(16.) Instrument of Sasine, apparently following on but not fidly narrating the
above precept, in favour of Andrew Murray of the lands of Easter Torbryn. Sasine
given in a house there, after the notary had read Lord Hay's letters aloud in
the vernacular, on 6th April 1505. Witnesses, AVilliam Murray, John Duncan, and
Robert Myll. David Arbuthnot, of the diocese of Brechin, by apostolic and imperial
authority notary public. The tiansumpt concludes with two certificates— the first by
Gavin Dunbar, Iji.shop of Aberdeen, clerk of the rolls, register, and coimcil (and signed
by him), stating that the original documents had all liecn .scon and examined and
collated with the copies ; while the second certificate, dated lulinburgh, 1st March 1530-31,
and signed by George Gude, notary, testifies that the whole of the above writs [in
this transumpt] were read, copied, and collateil in presence of the chancellor and loi-ds
of council, and were transumed at their command, who ordained the copies to be signed
by the clerk of register, and to have the same effect Jis the originals. [1284, Box 34.
100 CALENDAR OF [1530
380. 16th April 1530.] Notiirial Iiistruniont soltiiii; foith that in presence of the
subscribing notary and witnesses, a noble dame, Dajie Helen Schaw, acknowledged
that she was ready to receive her goods contained in the Castle of Houston, as she
alleged she liad always been ready to receive the same, since she was shut out from
the said castle, whereupon she asked instruments. Done in the town of Houston, in
the house of John Smyth, IGth April IS.'SO. Uthred Kno.x, John Dik, AMlliam Mudy,
and Sir William Houston, witnesses. John Mud}', presljyter of Glasgow diocese, by
apostolic authority notary public. [1126, Box 30.
381. 22iid June 1530.] Precept l>y John Lawmont of Inverynd, as superior
of the lands named, directing Duncan Koy M'Kallan M'Lachlan, his bailie, in
terms of a precept from the king, to infcft D0N.\L1) IM'KoKLE, as brother-gernian
and nearest heir of the late Angus M'Korle, in the lands of Monydrayn, Fernacht,
Achahois, and Drumtykcrmyk, extending yearly to a twelve merk land of old extent.
[The locality is not given, but the lands arc in the sherift'dom of Argyle.] Dated at
Tollcrt, 22nd Juno 1530. Signed, '.llioii Lawmont ofi' InSyn.' "Witnesses, Lauchlan
M'Lachla!! of that Ilk, Gilorist .Makynneis, iVichibald Makynneis, Eugenius Makilcrest,
and John Makyneis. [2716, Box 70.
382. 23rd October 1531.] Letters of Assignation bj' William Cuninghame,
knight, Master of Glencairn, making his son and apparent heir, Alexander Cuning-
hame, his cessioner and assignee to the following reversions: (1) a reversion by Hew
Douglas, burgess of Edinburgh, and Marion Brown, his spouse, of 800 merks Scots
on the redemption of the lands of Dreghorn, with an acre of land and a meadow on
the north of Bonally, as described, in the Ijarony of Keidhall and shire of Edinburgh ;
(2) a reversion by Mr. James Foulis and Katryne Brown, his spouse, of 100 merks, on
the redemption of annualrent of five merks from the lands of Comiston in same barony ;
and (3) another reversion l)y Mr. James Foulis and his wife of 1900 merks over the lands of
Colinton, mill and mill lands, etc., in same barony. At Edinburgh, 23rd October 1531.
Witnesses, William Cuningham of Cuninghamheid, Robert Cuninghame of Akat,
John Campbell of Ardocht, ^Ir. James Cuningham, Sir James Crawford, chaplain and
notary public, with others. Signed, ' Wylze, mas? of Glecarn.' Seal appended, slightly
broken. [1774, Box 16.
383. 12th December 1531.] Instrument of Sa.sine following on a precept (dated
Edinburgh, Uth November 1531) and directed to James Anderson in Frestoun, and
Richard Diksone, as bailies, by John Inglis, the king's marshall, lord of a third part of
the lands of Stevinstoun, for infcfting Patrick Hei-burn of Wauchton, and Helena
Hepburn, his spouse, in conjunct fee, and their heirs, in the gi-anter's third of the lands
and barony of Stevinstoun, with the third part of the mill thereof, commonly called
the ' Shaddo Cauil,' in the constabulary of Haddington and sherifldom of Edinburgh.
Sasine given, 12th December 1531, by the said James Anderson. Witnesses, John
Hepburn, John Quhitlaw, Richard Diksone, Alexander Tunno, and John Lcvintoune.
Thomas Quhit, presbyter of St. Andrews diocese, Ijy apostolic authority notary.
[2275, Box 58. > J' i
384. Ith February 1532.] Charter by AVilliam Lummysden of Ai-dree, selling and
alienating in favour of I)a\id Pitcairn of Forthir-Puimsay, and Elizabeth Dure, his
spouse, their heirs, etc., the third part [cf. also No. 371 sujira] of the granter's lands
of Forthir-Ramsay, in the sheriiidom of Fife and barony of Ardree : To be held of
153.3] THE LAING CHARTERS 101
the king for ward, relief, and other due services. Signed l)y the granter, ' Wylzem
Luysd of Ardre w' my hand.' [Seal gone.] At Forthir-Rimsay, 4th February
1531-2. Witnesses, John Cogburne [Cockhiirn] of Newton, A . . . Paige, M^illiam
Terwat, John Lawsoun, and Sir John Findlaw, presbyter, with Sir Thomas Walter-
stoun (1), presbyter and notary public. [2003, Box 51.
385. 3rd April 1532.] Tack or Lease In' Walter [Lindsay], lord of Saint John,
preceptor of Torphichen, in favour of .James Dundas of Cragtoun, and .Tames
DUNDAS, his son and apparent heir by Elizabeth Hamiltoun, his spouse, granting to
them for nineteen years the lands of Nether Listoun, in the barony of Listoun and
shire of Linlithgow, at a yearly rent of £20 Scots, with service used and wont.
Torphichen, 3rd April 1532. Witnesses, David Dundas, Sanders .Johnsoun, Sanders
Lindesai, and Sir John ^Laknakle, notary public. Signed. [891, Box 25.
386. 29lh April 1532.] Instrument narrating that William Dischingtoiui, fiar
of Ardross, acknowledges that he had sold to his assignee, Alexander Bert.\ne, a
reversion made l)y Mr. Thomas Diksone, dean of Kestalrig, to his grandfather, .John
Dischingtoun, of the lands called Tuliquhendolen [No. 375 supra] lying in the territory
of Baglos in the shire of Forfar, and that for the sum of 120 merks and 15 merks,
and if the said Alexander shall grant or sell the reversion for the simi of 200 merks
contained therein, the purchasers shall enjoy the lands peaceably. Done in the lodging
of Robert Leslie, on 29th April 1532. William Craik, Mr. Alexander Craik, and
Thomas Hoy, chaplains, witnesses. Philip Derling, presbyter, of Glasgow diocese, by
apostolic and royal authority notary public. [3133, Box 82.
387. 10th October 1532.] Kelease by .James Lilburnc of Leirchyld quitclaiming
to Kichard Foweerie, squire, all title or right he has or can have over Fowberie in
Northumberland. Dated 10th October [1532]. Witnesses, Rowland Patton, James
Bawlocke and Patrick Bawlocke, dwellers in Fowberie. Seal attached, broken, a star-
like de\-ice. [2058, Box 52.
388. 26th November 1532.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding on a precept, dated
at Edinl)urgh, 15th April 1532, by Walter [Lindsay], lord of St. John, preceptor of
Torphichen, etc., directed to Thomas Ewiae, his templar-ljailie in the constaljulary of
Ha<ldington, for infofting Henry Congiltoun of that Ilk in an o.xgang of templar-
laud in the territory of Haddington on the north side of the town, having the lands of
John Aytoun on the east, and the lands of the friars-minor and the lands of Peddar-
crag on the cast [fir — 1 west], also an annualrent of 8s. from a tenement of land, a toft
of said oxgang, lying at the east end of the ' Hard-gate ' of said burgh, on the cast side
of ' la grip,' between the land of Walter Foular on cast and the land of Clement Peblis
on west, which lands and rent were resigned by Alexander Weddell, procurator for
Hugh Congilton, burgess of Haddington. Sasine given 26th Noveml)er 1532.
Witnesses, Richard Congiltoun, son and heir of the said Henry, .lohn Hepburn, David
Lindesay, John Bruse, Patrick Congiltoun, Patrick Lowry, Sir .lohn Congiltoun, and
William Knox. John JIaknakill, presbyter of St. Andrews diocese, notary public.
Bailie's seal attached ; faint impression — three flower-heads (?) depending, two and one,
and otherwise as in No. 398 infni. Legend illogililc. [21t<0, Box 55.
389. 7th March 1533.] Licence by Brother Philip de Villers Lisleadam, master
of the hospital of St. John of Jerusalem, and humlilc guardian of the poor of Jesus
102 CALENDAR OF [1533
Christ, etc., iiemiitting Walter Lindsay, preceiJtor of Torphichcn, to feu the knds
of the preceptory. Dated at Malta, in General Chapter, 7th March 1532-3. Marked
on the back as having special reference to the letting of Newliston in fcu-farm to
James Dundas. See No. 393 infra. [1880, Box 48.
390. ICth June 1533.] Listrument of Sasinc following upon a precept, dated at
Lowdouii, 20th April 1533, addressed to Thomas Gude and John Nesbit, as bailies, by
Hugh Campbell of Lowdoun, sheriff of Arc, for infefting, in terms of a charter of feu-
farm, John Lowdoun, his heirs and assignees, in two tenements lying in the burgh of
Newmyllis, in the granter's barony of Lowdoun in the sheriffdom of Are, one tenement
lying between a tenement of John Campbell of Brounside on the west, and the common
vennel leading to the water of Irewin on the west side of the chapel founded in said
burgh, on the east; and the other tenement lying between the granter's grain-mill of
Newmyllis on east, and the lands belonging to his fulling-mill on west, with houses,
yards, etc., and twelve acres of land lying in Austinpofle, within the territory of said
burgh. Witnesses to precept, George Canipl)ell, Thomas Nichol, Walter Angus,
Andrew Eeid, and Murdac Nesbit, notary puljlic. Sasinc given by Thomas Gude on
the lands, 10 A.M., IGth June 1533. Witnesses, Sir William Wilsone, presbyter, curate
of Lowdoun, Thomas Nicholl, Donald Patriksoun, Andrew A\"alcar, and James Crag.
Murdac Nesbit, clerk of Glasgow diocese, by apostolic and imperial authority notary
public. [3280, Box 87.
391. 25th July 1533.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept, dated at
Pittenweem, 20th March 1532-3, by John [Uoull], prior of Pittenweem, granted to
WiiJJAJi Cu(.'Ki!L'KN of that Ilk in terms of a charter of feu-farm to said William of
the lands of Mayscheill in the shire of Berwick. Feu-duty £5 yearly. [See also
No. 402 infra.] Sasine given by Andrew Cockburn, })rother-german of said William,
as bailie, and witnessed by Eobert Cockburn, also a brother-german, Alexander
Aichesoun, Robert Purves, and other witnesses, on 25th July 1533. Simon Fortoun, of
St. Andrews diocese, by apostolic authority notary public. [1713, Box 44.
392. 8th August 1533.] Notarial transumpt made by the authority of the provost
and bailies of Edinburgh of an extract from the protocol book of the late John Foullar,
notary public, narrating that Mr. David Yreland, one of the bailies of Edinburgh,
cognosced and entered JouN Brown, as son and heir of the late John Brown, of a land
or house on the north side of the High Street between the fore land of the late James
Barroun on the south, the land of the late William Hopper on north, of Robert Bruce
on east, and of the late George Young on west, which land the said John resigned in
favour of himself and Mariota Cant, his wife, and their heirs. Resignation made,
8th August 1533. Witnesses, Robert Bruce, John Stewart, John Baxter, and William
Watsoun. Transumpt made, 23rd March 1557-8. Witnesses, Mr. John Spens of Condie,
Thomas Makcalzean of Cliftounhall, president, Mr. James Lindsay, William Lawsoun,
Alexander i^chiesoiui, and Mr. John Spens, bailies of said Ijurgh. Notary to transumjit,
Mr. John Hay, depute clerk. [2847, Box 75.
393. 18th May 1534.] Charter by Walter Lindsay, knight, lord of St. John, etc.,
with consent of Brother Philip de Villers Lisleadam, master of the hospital of St. John,
etc., granting in feu-farm to James Dt"NDA.s of Cragtoun, and Elizabeth Hamilton,
his spouse, their heirs, etc., the lands of Nether Newliston with tower, etc., the lands of
Serjandland, extending to half an oxgang, etc., lying in the barony of Liston and
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sheriffdom of Linlithgow, bounded by tlie hinds of Kinpont on the south, Strabrock
and West Niddrie on the west, Over Newliston, Humby, and Kirkliston on the north,
and the granter's lands called Cotlaw and the lands of Breistmill and Auld Liston on
the east : To be held for a yearly feu-duty of £23 Scots — lieing £'.i of augmentation of
rental, also three suits at three head pleas of the barony of Liston. At Edinburgh,
18th ^Lay L53-I:. Witnesses, j\lr. James Browne, prothonotary apostolic, rector of
Fetheresso, Andrew Lindesay, Thomas Ewine, William Sellar, and Sir John Maknakill,
notaries public. Signed, 'W lord Sanctiohes.' In an indorsation the grantee is
described as James Dundas of Newliston. [2367, Box Gl.
394. 19th May 1534.] Letters by Thomas Balmanno in favour of William
Spettaill of Luquhyt, assigning to him a letter of reversion made or to be made to
the said Thomas by Dene John Elliot, late abbot of St. Colmis Inche [cf. No. 372 supra],
on the sum of forty merks Scots for the redemption of the one half of the lands of
Knoksodrum, lying in the barony of Beith and sheriffdom of Fife. Dated at Luquhyt,
19th May 1.534. Witnesses, Henry Stewart of Kossyth, llobert Orrok of that Ilk,
John Scott of Spenserfield, Sir John Moris, John Stewart, L)avid Stewart, John Moris,
John Nodre, and Sir James Chalmer. [78, Box 2.
395. 16th September 1534.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding on a precept by Friar
Alexander Campbell, prior of the place of the friars-preachers in the city of St. Andrews,
dated 1st May 1526, addressed to Peter Peterson ('filio Petri'), David Berclay, and
Thomas Williamson, as bailies, for infefting David Jameson, burgess of Cupar, in four
acres of land called St. Katherine's hauch, lying in the sheriffdom of Fife between the
water of Edin on the west and north, the lands of Little Teruate or Hyppe Hill on the
east, and the way which leads to the bridge of the said town (' oppidi ') of Couper, towards
Ballas or the church of St. Michael, on the south. Sasine given liy Thomas ^Mlliamson,
16th September 1534, on the ground of the said lands and acres of the hauch. Witnesses,
George Wischert, William Dwn, George Anderson, David Berclay, and John Bell.
Thomas Ferye, clerk of St. Andrews diocese, by apostolic authority notary public.
[332, Box 10.
396. 9th November 1534.] Precept of Sasine by John Cossar, sub-prior of Kelso,
directed to Gilbert Wauchop of Nudry-merschell, James Lausoun in Humby, John
Prestoiui in Liberton, William Done, and David Murray, for infefting Da\'ID Murray
of Balvaird, knight, as son and heir of the late ^lai'garet Berclay, his mother, in the
half-lands of Wester Dudingston held of the abbey; of which lands the said David
obtained a former precept from the late Thomas [Kcr], abbot of Kelso, who died before
the precept took effect. At Kelso, 9th November 1534. Signed by the sub-prior and
bjr the following monks : William Newton, Walter Murray, John Gowen, George Gray,
' Gylermus ' Lawsone, Peter Wicars, William Faj'rle, John Quhittoun, James Ancrum,
William Wragham, Robert Crostaris (?), James Haiste, Patrick Thorbrand, Patrick
Ogyll, Robert Lawson, Jasper Wynerem, 'Dene' Adam Chatto, John Pape (?).
[1748, Box 45.
397. 10th November 1534.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding on the above pre-
cept. Sasine given 10th November 1534, liy Gilbert Wauchope of Nudry-merschell, as
bailie. Witnesses, his son Adam Wauchope, Roliert Borthuik, James Henrisoun,
A\'illiam Scot, Andrew Dalmahoy, Serjeant, Richard Reid, Sir \\'alter Hill, chaplain,
John Smeberd, Donald Foulartoun, and Sir Alexander Borthuik, chaplain and notary
104 CALENDAR OF [1535
public. Alexander Young, clerk of St. Andrews diocese, by apostolic authority notary
to instrument. [1032, Box 28.
398. 12th February 15.35.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept (dated
Edinburgh, 20th .Tune 15.31) by Walter [Lindesay], lord of St. John, preceptor of
Torphichen, knight, etc., directed to Thomas Ewin, templar-bailie in the shcriS'dom of
Berwick, narrating that by an inquest made at the command of George Dundas, the
granter's predecessor, Patrick CocKnt'HN of Newbigging, was retoured heir of his
father, the late Thomas Cockburn, in the templar-land and 'Cramil' (? Crawmill) of
the same, as described of date 18th February 1525, No. 347 sup-a. Sasine given on
the tcmplar-land and at Cramil, in each case by earth and stone and placing the grantee
within the houses respectively, on 12th February 1534-5. Witnesses, Stephen Buklcs,
John Bukles, John Paterson, and Umfrid Wark. John Maknakill, notary. Seal of
Thomas Ewin still attached ; legend illegible ; bearings, three Hower-heads depending,
two and one, with a cinquefoil between the upper two. [2379, Box 61.
399. 8th May 1535.] Letters of Tack or Lease by AVilliam [Colville], commendator
of Culross, with consent of the convent, granting to John Fethye and Mar(;.a.ret
Balfour, his spouse, 'and to ony ane barne . . . maill or famill rjuhilkis thai think
maist expedient,' and their assignees, etc., the mill of Crummye called ' Foiddis mill,'
mill lands, ' sowmis gyrs,' and pertinents used and wont, to hold in lease for the period
of nineteen years from Whitsunday 1535 at a yearly rent of seven merks, 'with tuelff
caponis of kayne to be pait at the feist of the natiuite of our Lord aucht and wont,
allanerlie.' Dated at Culross, 8th May 1535. Seal cut away. Signed, 'VillelmP
Comedatarius de Culros,' and the following monks : John Cristisoun, Andrew Cristall,
John Kynpont, John Ewynsoun, Andrew Pringill, David Trumbull, John Young,
Michael Donaldsoun, Alexander Halkarston, Robert Cristisone, George Paterson, Robert
Dewquhir. [2513, Box 04.
400. 17th October 1535.] Charter by William Strother, lord of Newtone, grant-
ing to John Selbye, Oliver Selbye, clerk, and Florence Fore.st, in the county of
Northumberland, gentlemen, the lands lying in the manor, etc., of East Newton : To be
held to Oliver Selbye and Forest for fulfilling the granter's last will. Dated 17th
October 1535. [2059, Box 52.
401. 26th November 1535.] Indenture by which William Strothere, lord of New-
ton, grants to Lionell Gr.vye, porter of Berwick, Thomas Forest of Edderstone, and
Thomas Hepbrune of Hepbrune in county Northumberland, esquires, Florence
Forest, Henry Strother, and Edmund Horseley, in the same county, gentlemen,
his manor of East Newton and all other lands, tenements, etc., which he has in the
towns, temtories, and fields of East Newton, West Newton, Langtoun, and Monjdawes,
in the said county or elsewhere, with release (' relaxatione') of a tenement called Duddene
held blench ('in albafirma') of William Heron, knight, lord of Foord, lately deceased,
paying yearly 26s. 8d. : To be held of the lords of the fee for services due and wont ;
for the purposes set forth in a separate indenture. With clause of warrandice, etc.,
and the granter appoints Richard Folberye of Folberie, and Edmund Bradeforthe of
Bambrugh, in said county, gentlemen, his attorneys. Dated at Newton, 26th November,
an. rcfj. Henry viii. 27 [1535]. One small seal attached, charges illegible. The separate
indenture sets forth that William Stnither granted the manor and lands above named,
' with the leas of a fermeholde called Duddene hade in why terent ' of Sir William Heron,
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paying yearly ' fowr nobles ' for the following purposes : — first, that the grantees and
their heirs shall suffer him during his life to take the profits of said manor, etc., and to
occupy it, and after his death they shall suffer his son and heir-apparent, William
Strother, or other sou or heir, to take the issues thereof during life, as set forth in an
agreement of marriage between the granter and Thomas Gray, now of Edderstone,
esquire, with certain exceptions which are to revert wholly to the use of the said
William Strother (younger) and Agnes Graye his wife, daughter of the said Thomas
Graye, or any other son and heir of the granter and daughter of the said Thomas, as
agreed. [2Gth November 153.5.] A memorandum on this writ records — 'This William
Strother was sonne to Richard Strother who made the lease to John Hall.' [See ante
No. 322.] On the back is a docquet stating that on 30th December [1535], Richard
Folberye, Ednnuid Bradcforthe, and Koger Strother gave delivery of the manor and
lands named to Thomas Forest, Thomas Heplirune, and Florence Forest, for the use of
the heirs-male of the lord of Newton, ^\■itnesses, Edmund Strother, Henry Haull, and
two others whose names are defaced. [3189, Box 83.
402. 11th Januaiy 1536.] Notarial Instrument of Citation, directed to all and
singular, rectors, vicars, perpetual chaplains, curates, presbyters, clerks, notaries, and
others in the diocese of St. Andrews and elsewhere within the kingdom of Scotland,
required to execute the premises, by William Gibson, dean of Eestalrig, and Richard
Lawson, archdeacon of Sodor or the Isles, and [ ] provost of St. Bothans, judges,
executors, and commissaries, delegated by the Papal See in terms of letters, dated at
Rome, 13th May 1535, from Pope Paul [Third], which citation sets forth that said letters
were presented before the commissaries by Mr. .John Lcthame, sub-dean of the
collegiate church of the Holy Trinity, near Edinburgh, procurator for AMlliam Cockburn,
and were to the effect that William Cockburn, lord in temporalities of the place of
Cockburn, had shown to the holy See that John, prior, and the convent of Pittenweem,
with consent of Patrick, prior of St. Andrews, and his convent — because of a sum of
money paid to them by Cockburn to meet a ta.x then to be paid to King James the
Fifth — had leased in feu-farm to the said William Cockburn the lands of Maj'sheill in
the county of Berwick, he paj-ingto the monastery a yearly rental of £5 Scots [No. 391
SMp'a] ; to be held to him for a feu of ten merks Scots yearly, being an augmentation
of two merks, 6s. 8d. [33s. 4d], and not to exceed £-2 sterling : which feu-farm Cock-
burn desired should be ratified by papal authority, and to this end the commissaries
were duly appointed ; who, after the presentation of the letters, were requested by
Mr. John Lethame to proceed to execute them, and they, considering the request just
and reasonable, and being willing to olsey the apostolic mandate, require the said rectors
and others, in virtue of holy obedience and under pain of excommunication conferred in
the papal letters, to cite the said John and Patrick, priors of Pettinweme and St.
Andrews, and all others having interest, in their own persons, if they can conveniently
apprehend them personally, or in the said monastery of Pettinweme publicly at the
time of divine service, first, second, third, and peremptorily the third time, at one
discourse, for a triple edict, whom the commissaries also shall cite l)y the tenor of the
presents, to appear before them in the aisle of St. Thomas apostle, in the collegiate
church of St. Giles, Edinburgh, to see and hear a charter of feu-farm made, given, and
completed by the said venerable father, prior John, with assent of the chapter of the
monastery, under their common seal and sul)scrij)tions, of and upon the said lands of
Mayschcill, to the said William Cockburn, his heirs-male and assignees, in fcu-farm, to
be judicially produced and exhibited before the commissaries, and also to sec and hear
the letting and assedation approved and ratified by them under apostolic authority, and
o
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duly confirmed, iiiid the prior and convent declared to be bound to the observance of
the contract, silence to be imposed upon all so cited and not ajjpearing ; also to see
witnesses sworn and received upon the contents of the apostolic letters, and others to
be inquired of and to be interrogated and examined by them ; with certification that
whether those cited appear or do not appear, the judges purpose to proceed according
to the form of the ajjostolic letters, ministering justice notwithstanding the absence or
contumacy of those cited. Further, the commissaries requii'e that John Forester of
Gamniilschelis, William Dcnys in Hanchissyde, Thomas Patersoun, Thomas Cauldcleuch,
John ratcrsouM, William Martyn, Alexander Lambc, and Robert Davy, be cited to
appear before them as witnesses. In testimony of all which, the judges have ordered this
public instrument to be subscribed and jiublished by the underwritten notary in the
present matter in their presence, in the lodging of the said dean of Kestalrig, of St.
Andrews diocese, on 11th January 1.53.5-6, Mr. Hugh Kig, John Maxwell, and Sir
Thomas Gothrasoun, witnesses, the subscribing notary being ^\'illiam Stevenstoun, of
St. Andrews diocese, notary public by apostolic authority and clerk depute in the
premises. Small oval seal, the Virgin standing with Child in her arms. Legend imperfect.
On the back of the instrument are indorsed four executions. The first states that on
Sunday, 27th February 1.53.5 [1536], Mr. Thomas Wemys, clerk of St. Andrews diocese
and notary public by apostolic authority, cited, in terms of the presents, the venerable
father in Christ, Patrick [Hepburn], prior of the metropolitan church of St. Andrews,
personally apprehended ; witnesses, Mr. John Hcpburne of Bcnstoun, Patrick Cokburne
of Newbegyn, Thomas Ogilvy, antl Andrew Ogilvy : signed by Thomas Wemys. (2) An-
other execution signed by him stating that on the same day and before same witnesses
he cited the said prior and convent, and all having interest, in time of divine service, and
intimated the citation to many persons, canons of said convent. (3) Execution by Sir
James Lyell, presbyter and chaplain, stating that he had duly cited the prior of
Pettinweme, pei'sonally apprehended, before Mr. Alexander Kamsay and Thomas
Spittell, on 28th February 1535-6; and (4) the said James Lyell on s.-ime date cited
the prior personally and all others interested, and made intimation in time of
divine service. Witnesses, Sir James Ramsay, vicar of Anstruder, and John Caddellis.
[2428, Box 62.
403. 18th January 1536.] Charter by Donald Dow, son of AVilliam (MacWilliam)
Dow, granting and alienating to his mother, ' Magie ' Neyn Finlaye, a rood of burgage
land on the west side of I)ymmi.sdail Street in the burgh of Inverness, between the land
of Donald M'(Tillepatrik on south, the land of John Ker on north, the front extending
to the high way on east, and the tail, or end ('cauda'), to the Castlchill on west: To be
held for life, paying to the king five pence, and to John (lollan and his heirs two
shillings Scots yearly. Signed for granter by Cuthbert, notary. At Inverness,
18th January 1535-6. Witnesses, 'William Gollan, John Kenyr, Alexander Berde, John
M'Gillegarrich, and George Symonson, serjcant. Entitled on back 'Charter of Andrew
Shaws tenement now possest by Culclachy.' [1636, Box 42.
404. 12th April 1536.] Instrument narrating that Thomas Portus in Dalkeith
personally gave sasine to his son ('filio naturali'), Thomas Portus, and Cuistine
Brown, his spouse, their heirs, etc., of a tenement lying in the town of Dalkeith, in the
south vennel which leads from Crechtoun towards the bridge of Logtoun, between the
tenement of William Mow on south and the public path which leads towards Laswaid
on the north, the pulilic road leading to said bridge on the east, and the land of AV'illiam
Heich on west. Sasine given 12th April 1536. Witnesses, John Portus, James Mow,
153G] THE LAING CHARTERS 107
William Crechtcmii, William Smith, and John Lyon. Thomas Bernys, by apostolic
authority notary pulilic. [1680, Box 43.
405. 18th April 1536.] Discharge by Walter, lord of St. John, knight, preceptor
of Torphichen, etc., in favour of his kinsman and servitor Jame.s Duxdas of Cragtoune,
and Elizabeth Hamilton, his spouse, acquitting them of the sum of £500 Scots paid
for the composition of the feu-farm grants to them of the lands of Newliston. At
Torphichen, 18th April 1536. Witnesses, Nicholl Dundas, Andrew Lindsay, Thomas
Ewing, and Sir John Maknakill, notary. [1700, Box 14.
406. 18th April 1536.] Notarial Instrument of Assignation in favour of David
PiTCAiiiN of Foithir, liy Cristina IJamsay, spouse of John Couper, with consent of her
husband, for redemption of the half-lands of Dounfield alienated by the late John
lt:imsay of Dounfield to George Erth of Sauechair, as in No. 285 s.upva, under reversion.
Done in the said Cristina's lodging in Dounfield. Witnesses, Thomas Lochmalony,
John Henderson, and Lsobella Kirk. 18th April 153G. Thomas Flesser, clerk of St.
Andrews diocese, by apostolic authority notary. [1)24, Box 26.
407. 24th April 1536.] Tack or Lease by Alexander [Stewart], commendator of
InchaflVay (' Monasterii Lisule .Missarum'), granting to Henry Sincler in Ardoch, and
Heatrk'E Cheisholme his spouse, a idueteen years' lease, from Whitsunday 1536, of the
half-lands of Rahallo in the parish of Strogeith and shire of Perth for a yearly rent of
five merks. At Lichaffray, 24th April 1536. Signed by the commendator and by
Antony Hog, James Garden (?), Robert Foular, John JNIain (■?), James Rannaldson,
William Kelt, Archibald Oustoun [or Stoustoun], John Neyll, ^^'illiam Olj'phard, Thomas
Gardiner, Robert Cant (?), and John Rauff, some of the names being very faint. Seal
attached, partly broken. On one side representation of abbey with figure in doorway,
bearing a palm branch in dexter hand and a platter (?) in sinister. Obverse : Semee of
stars, an eagle with open wings and a halo round head, standing on a scroll bearing
the words, 'In principio erat v[erbum].' Legend broken. [1459, Box 38.
408. 27th May 1536.] Official Transunipt made on 26th Sejitember 1542, under
the inspection of John M'Crekane, vicar of Sorbe and commissary of Fames and licnnys,
at the instance of Patrick M'Lellan of Gelstoun, with Sir Michael Halthorne his
'prolocutor,' of an instrument of sasine, dated 27th May 1536, from the protocol book
of the late Gill^ert Giljsoun, notary public, which book was produced in court by
Michael Graham, notary puJjlic, keeper thereof, the said sasine following on a precept
from the chancery of King James the Fifth, dated at Edinburgh, 20th May 1536, for
infefting Patrick M'Lellan, as heir of his brother Thomas M'Clellan of Gelstoun, in the
lands of Glenzarrok, Little Quhithill, Portarland, Kirkmereyne and Glen, Mekihpihithyll,
Glendowbank, Ncwlands, and Arelawne, with the mill of Gelstoun in the parish of
Gelstoun and stewartry of Kirkcudbright, Arthlone and the mill of Kirkconnok in the
parish of Kirkconnok, Glenley and Gotland in the parish of Kirkcudbright, Lochtoun
or Kennystoun, Drumrey, and Grenane, in the parish of Glasserton, Wigtownshire,
BarU'gow, Culquhay and Drongannis, Culnook, Barmuling, Matharstevart, with the
mill of Kemystoun, in the parish of Sorbe, and Lochronald in the parish of Kirkewan,
all erected into the barony of Gelstoun ; the sheriff being rccjuircd to take security for
£88, 10s. Scots of rents of .said lands and mills for the term of Martinmas last, and £177
of relief. Sasine given by Archibald Stewart, stewart depute of Kirkcudbright.
Witnesses, John M-C'lcllan in Auchinleyn, David M'CuUoch of Conquhetoune, Roger
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Gordoun, John Scdlingtoun, Gilbert M'Nacht, John Stewart, and John Konic. Tran-
sumpt made in the consistory of the parish church of Wigtoun before Mr. Patrick
M'Culloch, vicar of AVigtoun, Sir Kobert Loganc, and Sir Nichohis M'Garve, chaplains,
John M'Blayne, burgess of Wigtoun, and Gill)ei-t M'Crekanc. Transumpt written by
Michael M'Crekane of Galloway diocese, notary public by apostolic authority. [2123,
Box 53.
409. 28th May 1536.] Letter of 'Reversion by William Wallace of Ellrislie
[Ellerslie], in favour of John Cochekane of that Ilk, promising to renounce, for the
sum of £40 Scots, the mill and mill land of Cocherane, with the ' kyllis ' [kilns] of the
same, and a cow's gra.ss in the mains of Cocherane, in the lordship of Cocherane, barony
and shire of Kcnfrew, mortgaged by the granter. Dated at Paisley, 28th May 1536.
Witnesses, William and David Cochrane, brothers-german of the said John, and Sir
John Henrisone. Signed ' Villiam Vallace of Elrislie v' my hand.' Seal wanting.
[2226, Box 56.
410. 19th June 1536.] Notarial Instrument [old copy, but not contempoiary],
narrating that in presence of the notary and witnesses, and at the express command of
Sir Alexander [Stewart],' bishop of Moray, and commendator of the monasteries of
Scone and Inchafl'ray (' Insule .Missarum '), John Clerk, prior of the monastery of Scone,
vicar of Kegortown, and Edward Abircrombie, ' granatarius ' of said abbacy, vicar of
Logyrait, passed to the town and lands of Arnbothy, lying in the lordship of the abbey
of Scone and .sherirt'dom of Perth, and there assigned and cognosced Alexander Lynd-
SAY, burgess of Perth, undoubted farmer of the lands, to the right marches of the said
lands of Arnbothy, according to the ancient perambulations, to be manured, ploughed,
and occupied, and to be preserved unharmed from the invasion of neighbours and
molestation and destruction during the terms and whole space of his tack, which limits
and divisions, ' per ciuees lajjideas crectas et rupes crucibus insculptas, fontium capita
et torrentium preterHuxiones, in vulgari, . . . dilucidantur ' ; — 'In the first at the south,
fra Abbat Alexandci'is croce west to the heid of the cheapelburne well and croce thairat,
and syne lineallie north our the Southry, croce be croce, to the Baky well and croce
thairat; fra the Baky well north, croce lie croce and stane be steane, doune to the great
steane beneath the well callit the nynmaidin well, with ane great croce on the heid of
the said steane ; fra the said croce steane lineallie east, steane be steane, to the schear-
stane ; fra the scheirsteane lineallie eist, steane be steane, over to the steane at the
neither west nuke of Burnis fauld, and syne eist the dyke fra the eist neither nuke of
Burnisfauld eistward, steane be steane, to the kyd well and steane ; fra the kydwell and
steane lineallie cist, steane be steane, to the Blakwell with the craig above the west end
of the Blak hill ; fra the Blakwell and craig lynallie north and doune over the Blak hill
bewest the cairne to Schanksfuird ; fra Schanksfuird wpwart againe south ay as the
clughe burne gais wpon the steid steane to the heid of the said burne, and syne west
the common mercat geat on the south syde of the lach to the cairnes and steanes besouth
the Scheining hill ; fra the cairnes and steanes besouth the Scheining hill linallie south
our as the muire and the eist end of the rachtis de Perth [sic] wp and south, steane be
steane, to the merch steane with ane croce on the heid theiron on the west .syde of the
Turfhill ; fra the .said merch-steanc with the croce liniallie south and downc on the
east syde of the glak and eist syde of the strype and lach, as the steanes gais at the
craigis, be the corneland, to the south-west end of the rigendis of the Turfhill, and [syne]
' The date of tliis writ eorrect.s IJisliop Keith's statement that Alexander Stewait died in 1.534.
[Catalogtte oj'Srotlish HUhojiit, Kd. 1S24, p. 150, but see note, p. "ibl.]
]53()] THE LAING CHARTERS 109
lynallie eist lie the rig endis and coniu land to the Saidill steane, and syne eist and doune
the strype to the Got . . . [original torn], syne south as the burne gais to the millnland.'
The sense of the rest of the writ is rendered imperfect by a mutilation, liut it would
appear that when the lands, as bounded, were handed over to Lindsay with injunctions
to conserve them inviolate, he complained of a neighbour, John Robi[son ?], who was
present and was accused by the prior and ' granatarius ' of the injuries done. He replied
that he had built a sheepfold, but that he had never before lifted or dug peats from the
moss or marsh of the lands without special licence from the abbot and convent, nor
would he do so, and he therefore craved permission to lead the peats lifted, promising
that he would not do the like without special permission of the convent asked and
obtained, the said Sirs John and Edward giving him licence for this occasion only of
winning and leading peats. The parties then demanded instruments from the notary.
These things were done according to the meiths and marches between 8 and 11 a.m.,
on 19th June 1.5.3G. Witnesses, John Lovell and James Quhytheiil, chaplains, ])avid
Crombie in Bonhaid, Patrick Blair, James Hunter, Thomas Galloway, AMlliam Quhyt-
heid, Andrew Galloway, Kobert Stevin, Ro!)ert Kollock, Archibald , Laurence
Done, and Konald Galloway; John Merchell, presbyter of St. Andrews diocese, by
apostolic authority notary public. Indorsed, in hand-writing of copy, ' Extrak seaissing
the Bishop off Dencaill and his sone off the lands of Arnbathe.' This memorandum
seems to refer to James Baton, bishop of Dunkeld, and his son [cf. of date I'Sth April
1574 infra], and the present copy may have been made about that period. [3281,
Box 87.
411. 30th June 1-536.] Papal Letters relating to the same subject as Nos. 3.54 and
355 supra, narrating petitions and assertions on the part of James [Hay], bishop of Boss,
claiming right to the teinds of the lands of the monastery of Fearn, in the diocese of
Boss, within Tarbat and Nigg and other parishes, which had been improperly and
falsely withheld by Donald Donune, abbot of Fearn, etc. ; narrating also that on the day
appointed for hearing the cause, the procurator for the abbot appeared, while the pro-
curator for the bishop did not, and the former therefore demanded letters of iidiibition,
which the court thought right and just ; and therefore these letters are directed to all
abbots and clergy within the diocese of Boss, to inhibit all molestation of the said abbot
and convent in their cause, etc. Dated at Borne, in the second year of Pope Paul the
Third, 30th June 1536. [1379, Box 36.
412. 16th December 1536.] Letters of Obligation by Sirs Andrew .Martyn, John
Bowman, Edward Annan, David Bowman, John Brown, David Gawy, Thomas Bow-
man, .Lames Corstoiphin, Andrew Caretoun, .John Murray, Thomas Clark, and "\\'illiam
Aliircromby, prebendaries or chaplains, choristers of the collegiate church of the immacu-
late Virgin Mary {'intemerate \'irginis Marie'), of the town of Craill, in the diocese of
St. Andrews, by which they bind themselves on their priestly word to celebrate a mass
daily each day at the altar of the Holy rood within the said church, Sundays and other
special feasts being excepted, when they shall celebrate the mass for the day, also
excepting Fridays, on which weekly with l)ells ringing and wax tapers burning they
shall sing a mass in the name of Jesus, with collects, etc. They also will that for the
decency of divine worship, absentees from the weekl}^ chant, and others failing to
pei-form masses, etc., shall pay Sd. for each mass omitted, etc. The mass to be per-
formed for the prosperous state of king and kingdom ; the health of soul and safety of
person of Sir Thomas Myrtoun, archdeacon of Aberdeen and provost of Crail ; for the
souls of the late William Elphinstone, bishop of Aberdeen, Mr. .lohn Myrtoun, rector
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formerly of Monymusk, and the parents, brothers, sisters, and kin of the said Thomas ;
for the souls of his ancestors, parishioners, and benefactors ; for the souls from whom
('animaruni quibus ') he has taken aught unjustly, or has done injury to them ; for all
the faithful dead in the pains of purgatory, with collects, etc., used and wont, as
'Almighty and Everlasting (lod, have mercy on thy servant Thomas,' and ' Have mercy,
we beseech thee, for his Ijenefactors and intentions,' etc., according to the tenor of
his foundation : and that because the said Thomas had paid 200 poiuids in gold, for an
annuity of 10 pounds secured on land for the benefit of the grantcrs. Signed and sealed
at Crail, 16th December 1.530. Signed by the grantcrs, whose signatures are attested
by Thomas Cunyngham, pi'esl)yter and notary public by apostolic authority, John
Haburn of Bonistouii being the other witness. Seal wanting. [022, Box 18.
413. 2nd Februaiy 15.'}7.] Notarial Instrument narrating that in presence of the
notary [Thomas Flessher, clerk of St. Andrews diocese, notary by apostolic authority],
there compeared David Pitcairn of Forthir and William Lumsden of Ardre, touching
a certain reversion made to the latter by the former of this date, on account of which
William Lumsden renounced all documents preceding this date, and particularly a
contract of 11th January 1.j31-2, reserving a reversion by David to William of the
lands of Kamsays-Forthir, for the sum of 500 merks, regarding which the parties enter
into a mutual obligation that whatever necessary emendations may be made on said
contract, it shall not be changed in substantial points ; and the said William obliges
himself to the said David Ivamsay [fie] of Forthir that he will alter in the reversion
the sums of money granted by said David to the stepmother (?) ('noverce') of said
William for her terce of the said lands, and it shall not be lawful to William or his
heirs to redeem the lands alienated to David, unless he allocate the sums given to his
stepmother after this date with the 500 merks in the reversion. Done at the lodging
of the said David in Forthir, 2nd February 1530-7. Witnesses, David Hamulthone
[Hamilton], David Lochmalony, Andrew Lummsden, and Sir John Finlason. [1832,
Box 47.
414. 23rd March 1537.] Charter by AVilliam Bell, son and heir of the deceased
.lohn Bell, burgess of Edinburgh, patron of an altarage in the college kirk of St. Giles,
granting liberty to the Gani)LEMA1<j<:ks of said burgh, in fulfilment of their desire for
'prayeris to be done for them,' etc., to put in a chaplain to the said altar to that end.
Subscribed at Edinburgh, 23rd March 1536-7.* [40, Box 1.
415. 17th I\lay 1537.] Precept of Sasine by the Provost, Bailies, and Council of
Edinburgh, directed to Simon Prestoun and George Cant, as bailies, narrating that
whereas it was lately determined by the three estates of the kingdom that certain sums of
money should be granted to King James the Fifth, who ha^'ing lately married Magdalen,
daughter of Francis, King of France, was aljout to return home, and because they had
spent all their money on the building of a Hcshhouse and the repair of common streets
and buildings, and for other causes relating to the king and state, they had expended
more money than the citizens could pay ; nevertheless, lest they should be accused of
ingratitude or sloth towards his highness, they had resohed very liberally to present
a sum of money to his majesty, and a small present (' munusculum ') to his said dearest
consort. To eftect this, and considering that the common moor lying near the convent
of the nuns of St. Katherine of Senis [Sciennes] had been of little or no use hitherto,
they had summoned by sound of bell those willing to buy, to appear before them in
' Printed at length in Charleis of St. Giles, EdMiuryh, Bauuatyne Club, pp. 238, 2.'}9.
1537] THE LAING CHARTERS 111
the Tolbooth on a certain day, intimating that the moor would be let or sold at varying
prices. Among others appeared Robert Graham, a citizen and burgess, who offered
for a certain acre of the moor 5s. of yearly rent, and offered twenty-seven merks down,
and there being no higher offerer, there was disposed of to the said Robert Gr.\HAM
and Margaret Auldjoy, his wife, in conjunct fee, and their lawful heirs, in feu-farm,
all and whole the lands in the common moor and within the shire of Edinburgh,
between the public road which leads to the village of Liberton on the east, the lonyng
near the said convent of nuns of St. Katherine of Sciennes on the south, the lonyng
near the lands of Brounfield and fixed stones on the west, and other fixed stones near
the common loch on the north, with their pertinents and bounds, measuring 16 acres
of land, excepting the houses and yards within the said limits, as at present possessed
by Mr. John Chapman and Helena Firth respectively. The granters therefore desire
their bailies to infeft the said Robert Grahame and spouse in the said lands. Dated at
Edinburgh, 17th May 1537. No witnesses. Fragment of burgh seal attached. [133,
Box 4.
416. 22nd August 1537.] Charter by James Hamilton of Fynnart, knight, granting
to Robert Lixdesay of Corsbasket, and Janet Ross, his spouse, in conjunct fee, etc.,
all and whole the lands of Xarstoun, presently occupied by Stephen Pery, Thomas
Pery, George Quhithills, Robert Clerk, Robert Pery, and John Clerk, reserving the
mill and multures of the same, lying in the barony of Kill)ride and sheriffdom of
Lanark : To be held in blench-farm of the granter for one penny Scots. Dated at
Edinburgh, 22nd August 1537. "Witnesses, Mr. Hugh Rig, Archibald Hamilton of
Lethame, Alexander Lindesay, Mr. James Lindesay, and James Xasmytht. Signed by
granter. Seal attached, broken : shield couche, charged with three cinquefoils in a single
tressure ; supporters, two antelopes, and crest a lion's head crowned. [3202, Box 83.
417. 10th November 1537.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding on a precept from
King James the Fifth (dated 8th November [1537]), for infefting John FulL-IRTOUX, as
nearest and lawful heir of his father, the late John Fullartoun of Corsby, in the lands of
Trwn, with fishings, the lands of Fullartoun, with fishings from Troon inclusive to the
mouth, and those of the water of Irvine from the mouth, etc., and other lands [as in
No. 220 supra], taking seciu-ity for £253, 13s. 4d. of the fermes of the said lands, which
had been nine years and one term in the king's hands by reason of ward, which rents
extend yearly to £79, 6s. 8d. Sasine given, 10th November 1537, by Hugh Wallace
of Halye, acting for William Wallace of Cragy, bailie of Kyle Stewart. Witnesses,
David Blair of Adanitoun, John Gilmour, burgess of Saint Johnston [Perth], William
Wallace in Lomis, and Archibald Barklay ; George Mwre, presbyter of Glasgow diocese,
by apostolic authority notary public. [1275, Box 34.
418. 13th December 1537.] Charter by King James the Fifth, under the great
seal, confirming a charter (dated at Edinburgh, 5th December 1537) by his beloved
clerk, Mr. Henry Sinclair, son of the late Oliver Sinclair of Roslin, knight, granting to
the king's familiar, his brother-german, James Sinclair, his heirs and assignees, the
lands of Stevinstoun, with tower, etc., moor, mill, fishing in the water of Tyne, right
of patronage of the thaplaiiuy or altar of the holj' blood founded and situated within
the parish church of Haddington, lying in the constabulary of Haddington and sheriflf-
dom of Edinburgh : To be held from the granter, and blench of the king. Witnesses
to charter, Henry Wardlaw of Kilbaberton, Sir John Sinclair, prebendary of Corstor-
phine, Mr. Alexander Livingstone, chaplain of the chapel of St. Anthony, near Edin-
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burgh, Mr. David Kowok, John Biichiiuhannane, and Alexander Yong, notaries. Con-
firmation given at Bawcomy [Bak'oniic], 13th December 1537. See licgistrum Magni
Sigilli, vol. iii. No. 1735. [2426, Box 62.
419. 10th February 1538.] Instrument of Sasine following on precept by King
James the Fifth, following on a charter, dated at Linlithgow, 12th Jaiuiary 1537 8, in
favour of Patrick AVemyss of Pittencreiif, of the lands of Dunfield, in the sherifldom
of Fife, resigned by David Ramsay of Dunfield. Sasine given by Robert Stewart,
sheriff in that part, 10th February 1537-8. AA'itnesses, Robert Vile, George Porros,
David .Sil)l)ald, Robert A\'anles, and Alexander Strang ; Sir Thomas iMalcum, by apos-
tolic authority notary public. [2004, Box 51.
420. 14th April 1538.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept (directed to
John Fairfoul and Richard Herwy, as bailies), dated at St. Andrews, 14th April 1538,
by Patrick [Hepburn], prior of St. Andrews, in terms of a feu-charter to John Kahnys
[Cairns], and Catherine Schewes, his spouse, and their heirs, etc., that land or perti-
cate of a tenement, with yard, close, and gate, also free access thereto, lying in the
South Street of St. Andi'ews, on the north side of the street, bounded by a tenement
of the chaplainry or altar of St. Duthac founded in the parish church of St. Andrews
on the west, the lands of the archdeacon of St. Andrews on the north-west, ' the gawell
wall of the house Johne Ramsay duellis in ' lying contiguous on the north-east, and the
common way on east, as described. Sasine given 1)y John Fairfoul, as bailie, 14th April
1538. Witnesses, John Bugh, John Ramsay, and John Jak, citizens of St. Andrews,
and others ; Thomas Belty, presbyter of Aberdeen diocese, by apostolic authority notary.
Seal attached, bearing legend : ' lohanis fairfvl ' ; a shield charged with a mullet, and in
the dexter corner a cross. [1738, Box 45.
421. 16th April 1538.] Letters from the Papal See, directed to the abl)ot of
Kinloss, the archdeacon of Sodor, and dean of Restalrig, in terms of a petition by
James Dundas of Craigtoun, and Elizabeth Hamilton, his wife, to the effect that
Walter Lindsay, knight of the order of St. John of Jerusalem, preceptor of Torphichen,
had by permission of Philip Villers Lisle Adam, grand master of the order [389 mp-a\
granted to the petitioners the lands of Over Newliston, also the lands of Sarjandland,
all as described and bounded in No. 393 supra, 18th May 1534; and that in feu-farm
for forty merks Scots yearly, and other dues, for which grant the petitioners desire
the papal confirmation, which the commissioners are empowered to bestow. [See also
29th August 1538 infra.] Dated at Rome, 16th April, 4th year of Paul the Third,
1538. [2982, Box 78.
422. 8th May 1538.] Notarial Instrument [much torn and defaced] narrating
that, on 8th May 1538, William Blayr in Crosby, lawful procuratoi- for John
Fowlartone, son and heir of the late John Fowlartone, lord of Crosby and of
Dunrudyr, presented a brieve from the royal chancery to Ninian Stewart,
sheriff of Bute and Arran, sitting in judgment in the court-house ('pretorio') of
Rothesay, and desired the proclamation three times of the brieve lest there were any
objectors to the same. The sheiiflF then, with one of his sergeants, Neil M'Anie, went
to the step ('gradum') of the court-house, where Neil duly proclaimed the brieve.
There were no objectors, which the said sergeant legally proved before the sherifi" and
sufficient witnesses. William Blair then, as procurator, propounded before the sheriff"
that the late John Fidlartou, lord of Crosby and of Dunrudyr, father of John
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Fiillarton, died last vest and seised in the iiiiie-merk laud of Duiuudyr, lying in the
shire of Bute and island of Arran ; that John Fullarton was lawful and nearest heir
of his said father, and of lawful age; that the lands were valued at XG money and
nine bolls of barley yearly (in time of peace), and were held ward of the king, in whose
hands they had been for ten years. A retour, instrument of sasine, and charter in
favour of the deceased Fullartone were then produced. Ninian Rannatyne of Games
demanded instruments. Witnesses, Archiljald Stewart of Largaan, Robert Jameson,
'coronator' of Bwit, Robert Jameson of Makynnoth and Neil M'Anie. George Aber-
nathie, clerk,of the diocese of the Isles, by papal authority notary public. [1276, Box 34.
423. '2'M-d June 1538.] Precept of Sasine (in terms of a charter) by James
(Stewart), commendator of Kelso, and John, abbot of Lindores, coadjutor and ad-
ministrator of said monastery, for infefting Jmhn Bertoun, son and heir-apparent
of Robert Bertoun of Over Berntoun, in the lands of Easter and Wester Duddingston,
with the half of the mill, in the regality of Kelso and sheriffdom of Edinburgh. At
Kelso, 23rd June 1.538. Signed by the granters and by the following monks :
William Newtone, sub-prior, Adam Chatto, William Lawson, Walter .Murray, Jasper
\\'ynram, William Fayrle, John Paton, Patrick Ogyll, John C'ossar, Robert Lawson,
George Gray, James Ancrum, Alexander Wed, Thomas Turnet, Thomas Schaw, John
Fyfe, Michael Chatto, Thomas Newmouch, Ralf Gledstanes, and Thomas Symson
[2446, Box 63.
Note. — The commendator was the eldest natural son of King James the Fifth.
424. ICth July 1.538.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that an honouralile gentleman
(' armiger ') John Leweynton of Saltcotts, passed to a waste tenement or site lying in the
town and territory of Gwillen [Gidlane], in the ' West raw,' in the barony of Dirlton,
in the constabulary of Haddington and sherift'dom of Edinbui-gh, between the lands of
Henry Wilson on west, of the lord of Dirlton on east, and of the said John Leweynton
on the north, and there gave sasine of said waste tenement or site to John Litill and
JoNET Foiius, his spouse, their heirs, etc. Done 16th July 1538. Witnesses, John
Foular, Richard Thomsone, Hugh Browne, and John Lewyntoun, son of the said John
Lewynton of Saltcotts. Alexander Quhit, of St. Andrews diocese, by apostolic authority
notary pulilic. [238, Box 8.
425. 6th August 1538.] Charter by John Leweyntone of Salcottis, granting to
John Litill and Jonet Forus, his spouse, a waste piece of land in the town and
territory of Gullane, in the "\^'est Raw, bounded as described in preceding writ : To be
held for 2s. Scots yearly. Signed and dated at Saltcottis, 6th August 1538. Witnesses,
George Lewyntoun, Robert Bartilmo, Richard Thomsone, John Foular, and Sir
Alexander Quhit, chaplain and notary public. [409, Box 1:
o
426. 29th August 1538.] Notarial Instrument by which Robert [Reid], abbot of
Kinloss, and Richard Lausoun, archdeacon of Sodor or the Isles, commissioners under
the papal letters narrated, state that — in terms of letters addressed from the papal
See at Rome, dated 14th April 1538 [No. 421 supra], and a chaiter therein referred
to by \A'alter Lindsay, knight of the order of St. John of Jerusalem, preceptor of
Torphichen, dated at Torphichen, 16th February 1533-4 [cf. No. 393 suj^w], granting to
James Dund.v.s of Craigtoun and Elizabeth Hamilton, his spouse, the lands of
Nether Newlistoun and others, particularly described ; to be held for a reddendo
p
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of £20 Scots yearly with ten merks of augmentation ; which charter proceeds on
letters of licence, by Brother Philip de Villers Lisleadam, grand master of the hospital
of St. John of Jerusalem, dated at Malta during the holding of the general chapter,
7th March 1532-3, heing those described in No. 389 sitpni, these documents being
recorded at full length — the said commissioners therefore, by letters dated from the
house of the abbot of Kinloss in Edinburgh, 20th August 1538, cited parties to appear
before them, and on the date hereof parties compeared before the said commissioners
in the aisle of St. Gabriel the Archangel in St. Giles Church, Edinburgh, where,
after hearing, the commissioners in terms of the papal letters ratified the foregoing
charter to James Dundas and Elizalteth Hamilton, his spouse, on 29th August 1538.
Robert, abbot of Kinloss, signs the instrument, 'Ro abbat Kinlos qua supra manu pp'a.'
Witnesses to the instrument, Mr. John AVeddell, rector of Flisk, and official of St. Andrews
in the archdeanery of Lothian, George Merschcll, provost of Linclowdane, Robert
Malcolmsoun, Ai-chibakl Wetherspune and James Ahannay, chaplains ; Alexander
Hepburn in Quhitsum, Mr. Hugh Rig, David Kincaid in Coittis, John Houstoun in
Lany, Thomas Ewin, Edward Crawford, burgesses of Edinburgh, and James
Young, notary public. Edward Diksoun, by apostolic authority notary public. [4G5*,
Box 14.
427. 20th November 1538.] Grant by Robert Blaekney, prior of the monastery
of St. Mary and St. Oswin of Tynemouth, and the convent there, in favour of Tiiojias
\\^VLis of the town of Tynemouth, giving to him for his good and faithful service an
annuity of 40s. sterling with meat and drink, coat [' toga '] and clothing to the value of
15s., and in default of meat and drink to pay him fourteen pence weekly from two
tenements in AMietley, Northumberland, tenanted by William Hothoun and James
Hall : To be held to the grantee for the term of his natural life. With power to him
to distrain for non-payment. Dated 20th November [c. 1538]. Seal gone. [20G0,
Box 52.
428. IGth December 1538.] Letters by Gavin [Dunbar], archbishop of Glasgow,
in favour of iNIn. Henry Sinclair, clerk, St. Andrews diocese, granting to him a
canonry of Glasgow, and the first rectory or prebend, called the prebend of the
metropolitan church of Glasgow, which the late possessor, .Tames Ard, clei'k, of
Glasgow (by his procurator, ^Ir. John Thornton, canon of Glasgow, in terms of letters
signed by Laurence Cheine of Aberdeen diocese and .John Howesoun of Glasgow
diocese, notaries by apostolic authority), duly resigned, first in the manse of the rector
of Kinkell, on 24th October, and again in the cathedral of Aberdeen on 29th November
1538, directing the dean and chapter to give possession. Dated in the archbishop's
wonted residence in Edinburgh, 16th December 1538. Witnesses, Duncan Le\'ingston,
rector of Castlemylk, Peter Steward, rector of Kirkpatrick-Fleming, and Henry Craw-
ford, layman of St. Andrews diocese. .John Lauder, A.M., clerk of the city of St.
Andrews, by apostolic and imperial authority notary to letters, and Hugh Curry,
presbyter of Glasgow diocese, by apostolic authority co-notary. [2274, Box 58.
429. 26th April 1539.] Notarial instrument taken in the court-house of Cupar
[Fife] by David Anderson, sheriff-depute of the sheriffdom of Fife, on 14th December
1602, narrating that .James, Master of Rothes, sheriff-principal of Fife, had, at the
request of Henry Pitcairn of that Ilk, issued an edict to warn George Arthe of
Foxtone, ' nevvy ' and successor to the late George Arthe of Fo.xton, his ' grandschir,' and
others ha\'ing interest, to the transuming of the protocol of an instrument of reniuiciation
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taken in the hands of the late Thomas Fletcheour, notary public, by the late David
Pitcairn of Forthir, 'gnidschir' to the said Henry Pitcairn, who was assignee of
Christian Kiimsay, sister and heir of the late James Ramsay of Dounfield, for the
redemption of the half-lands of Dounfield from the said late George Arthe of Smetone,
and also to summon James Fletcheour, son and heir of the said late Thomas, as
keeper of the said protocol book : the parties compeared, the protocol book was produced,
the instrument cognosced by Patrick Glasfurd, Andrew his son, and Patrick Meuour,
notaries public, and Alexander Smyth, burgess of said burgh, and consent given to
transume the document, which was done, to the efi'ect that on 26th April [15]39, Da^-id
Pitcairn of Forther compeared at the parish kirk of Cupar, in the Lady aisle of the
same, as assignee of Christian Eamsay, sister and heir of the late James Eamsay of
Dounfield, and there, in terms of the reversion by George Arthe of Smetone to the late
James Kamsay, for redemption of the half-lands of Downfield, paid down on St. Colm's
altar in said church, 292 merks 6s. 6d., for which money George Arthe granted receipt
and renounced his title to the lands. Witnesses, John Seton of Balbirnie, the laird of
Rankelor, laird of Forrett, William Seton of Rumgally, and Cristello [Christopher]
Seton. Witnesses to transumpt, Thomas Williamsone, Robert Barclay, Patrick Pitblado,
burgesses of Cupar, John Ballingall, servitor of Henry Pitcairn, David Fellie in Cupar,
and William Halkerstone, servitor of the subscribing notary, John Paterson, clerk
of the sherifif court of Fife. [2454, Box 63.
430. 25th June 1539.] Notarial Instrument narrating that, in presence of the
notary and witnesses, John Martyne of Cardoun, procurator for David Creichtone,
assignee, as he asserted, for Janet Hay, sometime lady of Nauchtane, to the reversion
of the lands of Little Over Friertoun, granted to her by the late David Bonar and
Jonet Kennedy, then his spouse, now spouse of Patrick Thomson — appeared, holding
in his hands the said reversion, in terms of which he warned the said Janet Kennedy
and Patrick Thomson to appear in the church of Forgund in Fife on the fortieth
day thereafter, to receive the sums of money and tack contained in the reversion, for
the redemption of the lands. Done on 25th June 1539, in the street or place of the
city of Edinburgh. 'Witnesses, Robert Kar, Thomas Johnstoun, and James Martyne.
Robert Wilsone, notary of St. Andrews diocese, and by apostolic authority. [2958,
Box 78.
431. June 1539.] Tack or Lease by George [Durie], archdeacon of St.
Andrews, commendator of Dunfermline, with consent of the convent, in favour of Mr.
Hugh Rig, burgess of Edinliurgh, and Janet Hopp.\k, his spouse, of the lands of
Carbcrry, in the regality of Dunfermline (Musselburgh), for nineteen years, at a yearly
rent of £19, 6s., payable at ^^'hitsunday, and £15, 6s. with twelve bolls of wheat, at
Martinmas. At Dunfermline, June 1639. Signed by the commendator and by
the following monks : John Boswell, Andrew Brown, Andrew Richartson, Robert
Fergusone, John Smyth, John Merchemston, Andrew Scot, Patrick Masounc, Thomas
Burne, John Angus, ^Mathew Lauson, John Ba.\ter, David Dundas, John Forman,
Alexander Mow, Alexander Huniman, Thomas Lytiljone, John Murray, Adam Lausoun,
James Thomsoun, Robert Mathcsoun, James Crechtoun, Robert Hogart, James Dundas,
Itobert Fargusson, John Smyth. [1743, Box 45.
432. 20th June 1539.] Charter by Patrick Cokburiie of Newbigin, in favour of
William Cokburne of Chowslie and Margaret Galbraith, his spouse, their heii-s,
etc., selling and alienating to them his templar-lands in Langtoun, with the ' era ' mill
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of the same, in the sheriffdom of Berwick [of. No. 347 supra] : To be held of Walter
[Lindsay], lord of St. John, preceptor of T(iii)hicheii, knight, and his successors, in
fee and heritage for ever, for a reddendo of Gs. Sd. Scots yearly. Dated and signed
by the granter at Clerkintoun, 20th June 1.539. Witnesses, Bartholomew Cokburne,
the granter's brothers, James, John, and Ale.xander Coklnirne, and Sir John Ramsay,
chaplain. Seal attached, in good preservation — three cocks, two in chief, one in Itase,
with a charge like a crescent or annulet in centre of shield. Legend : ' S. Patricii
Cokbvrn.' [G35, Box 19.
433. 5th July 1539.] Instrument narrating that, in presence of the notary and
witnesses, George Chalmer, bailie in that i)art of a noble lord, Andrew, Lord Vchiltre
and lord of the barony of Trabok, presented to the notary, to be read, a precept of
sasine, written on parchment, luider the seal and manual subscription of the said lord ;
which precept is engrossed, directed to George Chalmer and James Chalmer, as bailies,
narrating that the .said lord had sold to J.vjie.S Ch.VLMER of Gaitgirth and Anxabell.\
CuNYNGHAMK, his spouse, the longer liver of the two, their heirs and assignees, his
two-merk lands of the ' Burne,' which Thomas Smyth, Thomas Scherinlaw, and
Margaret Speir now occupy, also those two-merk lands called the 'Manys,' which the
said James Chalmer, Robert Chalmer, Roliert Manse [or Mause], and John Manse [oi-
Mause], now occupy, in the said barony of Trabok and sherittUom of iVire, as in the
charter made thereon : therefore commanding the said bailies to give sasine in the
usual form. At Edinburgh, 16th May 1539, and signed 'Andro, lord of Uchiltre.'
After the reading of which pi-eeept, George Chalmer, bailie, gave hereditary sasine and
corporal possession of the whole lands bj' delivery of earth and stone, to the said
James Chalmer of Gaitgirth and to Mr. Mathew Chalmer, attorney of the said
Annabella Cunynghame, saving the right of every one ('saluo jure cuiuslibet '). The
letters are then ingrossed [an unusual form] from the chancery of King James the Fifth
declaring that he has assumed John Cunynghame of Capringtoun and Mr. Mathew
Chalmer, as attorney for Annabella Cunynghame in all her affairs, pleas, and actions
moved and to be moved against her, desiring the lieges to receive them as such.
At Edinburgh, 31st May [1539]. Upon which the said James and Mr. Matthew asked
instruments from the notary. Done upon the soil of the lands at 5 p.m. on 5th July
1539. Witnesses, Constantine Campbell, Robert Chalmer, John Barbour, John
Barquhill, and Thomas Scherinlaw and William Bannatyne. Stephen Prestoune,
clerk of Gla-sgow diocese, by apostolic authority notary public. [3S2, Box 11.
434. 30th October 1539.] Charter by Sir William Richardson, vicar perpetual
of the parish church of St. Cuthbert of Langtoun, ■with consent of James [Stewart],
commendator of Kelso, and John [Philp], abbot of Lindores, administrator of Kelso,
granting to WiLLLVM Cockburn of Chowslie and M.\rg.\ret Galbraith, his spouse,
the lands of ' Gretrig, Vicar's Croft, Hauchis, Langlands and commonflat of said
vicarage, in the barony of Langton, Berwickshire, except one croft on the east side
of the church called Hoy's Croft, now occupied by Kentigern Home, curate of the
church, with pasture for one horse in the said lands : To be held in feu-farm for a
yearly feu-duty (old and new) of nine merks 13s. 9d. Dated at Kelso, 30th
October 1539. Witnesses, Mr. Patrick Cokburne, rector of Petcokkis, Alexander
Gledstanis, rector of Garwod, Richard Richardson, vicar of Sproustoun, Richaid Ker,
.Tames Lawson of Hundliy, Thomas Makdowale of Makcarstoun, Alexander Hop-
pringill, Sir William Chepman, and Sir Thomas Quhite, chaplains. Sirs Robert
Lausoun, Thomas Watho, and John Rolland, notaries. Signed by the commendator.
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abbot, and the following members of the convent : William Kewtone, ^^'illiam Laiisoun,
Walter Murray, Adam Chatto, Robert Lawsoun, John Paton, Jaines Anci-um, George
Gray, Jasper Wynrem, AVilliam Wrangham, Thomas Tuiiiet, John Cosar, Thomas New-
mouch, Michael Chatto, Thomas Schaw, Alexander Wod, Thomas Symson, and Patrick
Ogyll. Thomas Watho, notarj', signs for ^Villiam Richardson. Seal of Richardson
(a chevron) and that of the commendator of Kelso still attached. [1385, Box 36.
435. 30th October 1.539.] Precept by the above Sir William Richardson
directed to Thomas Buccles, desiring him to give sasine to AYilliam Cockburx of
Chowslie and Marg.vret Galbr.\ith, his spouse, in terms of the above charter. Dated
at Kelso, 30th October 1539. Signed by the commendator, the administrator, and
others as in the charter. Two seals attached — that of the abbey, somewhat broken,
and that of the granter, with the arms defaced. [2536, Box 65.
436. 3rd Xovember 1539.] Instrument of Sasine following on the above
precept. Sasine given by Thomas Buccles, as bailie, on the lands called Vicarscroft,
3rd November 1539. Witnesses, Mr. Patrick Cokburn, rector of Petcokkis, Kentigern
Hume, curate of Langton, Jasper Gradan, Edmund Gradan, John Buccles, Thomas
Alexander and George Sleych. Patrick Morison, A.M., presbyter of Aberdeen diocese,
by apostolic authority notary public. [1556, Box 40.
437. 17th December 1539.] Letters-patent by King James the Fifth [cf. No. 439
infra] by which he appoints William Crawfurd of Cartsburn, Walter Cauldwell or John
Cochrane, to act as attornies for Elizabeth Cuxinghajie, spouse of Alexander Schaw
of Sauchy, in all her actions and affairs. Edinburgh, 17th December an. reg. 27, 1539.
[2620, Box 67.
438. 9th January 1510.] Instrument of Sasine in favour of William Cockburx
and Margaret Galbraith, following on a precept dated at Clerkington, 20th June
1539 [cf. No. 432 supra\ by Patrick Cokburn of Xewbiggin, alienating to them the
templar-lands and ' Cramylle,' described in the writ cited. Sasine given by Thomas
Bukles, as bailie, 9th .January 1539-10. Witnesses, Mr Adam Galbraith, Alexander
Galbraith, John Crawfurd, David Fortoim, and Da\'id Hoppringill. Symon Fortoiui,
clerk of St. Andrews diocese, notary public by apostolic authority. [1557, Box 10.
439. 11th January 1510.] Charter by King James the Fifth, followng on a
resignation by Alexaxder Schaw of Sauchy, confirming to him and Elizabeth Cux-
XIXGHAM, his spouse, in conjunct fee, their heirs, etc., the lands of West Grenokschaw,
with the ' auld castellsteid,' etc. ; also an annualrent of 50s. from the lands of Johnstone,
all in the sheriffdom of Renfrew, for the services due and wont. At Linlithgow,
14th January 1539-40. Printed in Eegislrum Magni Sigilli, vol. iii. No. 2071. [2167,
Box 55.
440. 11th January 1540.] Precept of Sasine under the quarter seal of King
James the Fifth, to Alexaxdek Schaw of Sauchy and his spouse, in terms of the
preceding charter. At Linlithgow, 14th January 1539-40. Portion of seal attached.
[1875, Box 48.
441. 19th Februaiy 1540.] Charter by .James [Stewart], commendator, and John,
Abbot of Lindores, administrator, of the monastery of Kelso, granting in feu-farm to
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John Tennent, ' familiar sen-itor of the king,' and to Marion Atkinson, his spouse,
in conjunct fee, etc., the lands of Over Howdane and Nether Howdane, in the lordship
of Lauderdale and slierifldom of Berwick : To be held to them and their heirs, whon)
failing, to Patrick Tennent, brother-german of John, for a yearly feu-duty of £30 Scots,
namcl}% for old rental £20, also for grassums, ' cayn foulis, arriages,' and other services,
£G, and in augmentjition of rental, £4, extending in all to £.'50, with three suits of
court at Kelso, and a duplicand at entry of heirs. Signed at Kelso, 19th February
1539-40, by King James the Fifth, in token of his consent, and by the commendator,
administrator, and the following members of convent: William Newton, sub-prior,
William Lawson, William Faj'rle, John Cos.sar, Radulf (iledstens, George Oray, William
^\'^angham, Thomas Turnct, Thomas Newmouch, Thomas Schaw, ^\'alte^ Murray,
James Ancrum, Koljert Lawson, Alexander AN'od, John Paton, Patrick Ogyll, Adam
Chatto, Jasper Wynrcm, Michael Chatto, Thomas Symson, and John Fj'ff. Witnesses,
Mr. Robert Walterstoun, provost of 'Bothans,' Mr. Patrick Cokburn, rector of Petcoks,
Mr. Kobert Lauson, vicar of Ecclesgreig, John Rolland, David Borthuik, John Makneill,
notary public, Archibald Borthuik, and Nicholas Dikis. Fragments of seals only remain.
[2537, Box 65.
442. 20th February 1540.] Charter by William [Cohille], commendator of the
monastery of Culross, and John Colville, abbot of the same convent, which is subject
to the monastery of Kinloss, granting in feu-farm to their brother-german, Robert
Colville, and M.vrgaret Skougall, and their heirs, a salt-pan (which he had built
from the foundation on a piece of waste land belonging to the convent) and the land
upon which it is erected, with five perticates or roods of land round the same, in the
lordship and town of Culross in the sheriffdom of Perth, with the express power of
building storehouses for keeping the salt, a stable for the care of the horses working
in said salt-pan, and with licence or ' craig leif ' to dig coals from the granters' coal-
heughs and transporting them to the salt-pan, also of digging new coalheughs vnthin
the bounds of Cnlros, for upkeep of the pan : To be held to the grantees and their
heirs for five merks yeai'ly in name of feu-farm. Dated at Culross, 20th February
1539-40. Witnesses, James Coluile of East Vemis, knight, Mr. Edward Bruce, Alex-
ander Gaw, Da'vad Wricht, James Gaw, Sirs John Broun, Thomas Criste, and Robert
Broun, chaplains. Signed by the commendator and abbot, and by the following monks :
John Cristisoun, John Kynpont, Andrew Cristall, John Evynsoun, David Trumbull,
.iohn Yowng, Michael Donaldsoun, Alexander Halkerstoun, Robert Cristesoun, George
Patersoun, Robert Dewquhj'r, Robert Holkat, Archibald Prymrose, Alexander Bauerege,
John Wostwatter, and Andrew Trumbull. Two seals appended, one that of the abbey of
Culross, somewhat bioken ; the other a veiy fine seal of Robert [Reid], bishop of Orkney
and abbot of Kinloss, attached in token of his assent to the Avrit. [2720, Box 70.
443. 21st February 1540.] Instrument of Sasine following upon the precept
under the quarter seal, dated at Linlithgow, 14th January 1539-40, No. 440 siqn-a, for
infefting Alexander Schaw of Sauqnhye and his spouse in the lands of Wester
Grenok Schaw, as in charter of same date. No. 439 supra. Sasine of the lands given
by William Allansoun, sheriff of Renfrew in that part, on 21st February 1539-40, to
the grantee and to William Crawfurd of Cartsburn, as procurator for Elizabeth Cun-
ningham. Witnesses, John Schaw, brother-german of Alexander, John Cunynghame,
servitor of the laird of Grenok, Alexander Galbraith and John Morisoun, tenants of
said lands. Robert Cunyngham, presbyter of Glasgow diocese, by apostolic authority
notary. [3012, Box 79.
1540] THE LAING CHARTERS 119
444. -3rd Feljruary 1540.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept under
the quarter seal, dated at Linlithgow, 14th January 1539-40, Xo. 440 sujmi, in terms
of the charter of same date, No. 439 supra, to Alexander Schaw and his spouse, of
the lands of AVester Grenokschaw and others. Sasine of the annualrent therein described
given, 23rd Febi'uary 1539-40, on the ground of the lands of Over Johnstoun, by Patrick
Walles, sheriff in that part, to Walter Cauldw^ell and John Cochrane, on behalf of the
grantees. Witnesses, William Cochrane, Thomas Cochrane, John Henrisouii, John
Murdoch, and John Walles. Robert Cunyngham, of Glasgow diocese, notary. [1836,
Box 47.
445. 25th February 15[40.] Charter by Walter [Lindsay], lord of St. John, etc.,
granting to Henry Polwart and M.argaret Lindesay, his spouse, the lands of
Coustouii, in the barony of Torphichen and shire of Liidithgow : To be held in feu-
farm for eighteen merks yearly (fifteen merks of old rental and three of augmentation)
and other duties. Dated 25th February 15 — [c. 1540; see of date 9th November 1540,
infra]. Date torn away, and the whole writ much torn. [2371, Box 61.
446. 8th March 1540.] Notarial Instrument narrating that John Gottray resigned
into the hands of Nicholas Swynton, bailie of the burgh of Haddington, an annualrent
of 5s. to be uplifted from two tenements of land lying contiguous, pertaining to John
Wauch, A\'illiam Dugeon, and Peter Gottray, between the tenement of John Gottraj'
on south, that of Laurence Getgud on north, the Tj-ne on the east, and the market-place
on the west, and on the east the ' hardgait ' of the burgh, belonging to the said John,
as heir of his father, the late Patrick Gottray, in favour of Philip Gipsoux [Gibson],
his heirs, etc., to whom sasine was duly given, Sth March 1539-40. Witnesses, Alex-
ander Broun, Nicholas Hutson, Thomas Bowman, John Hutson, William Mason, sergeant,
and Robert Barnis, Sir Adam Broun, chaplain, and Alexander Symson, junior, notary
public. Alexander Symson, of St. Andrews diocese, by apostolic authority notary. Seal
att«ached, utterly defaced. [2181, Box 55.
447. -0th October 1540.] Indenture by Margaret Strutheyr, widow, late vrile of
Richard Strutheyr of East Dudden, county Northumberland, demising and letting the
' farmold ' she now resides in in East Dudden, with all profits, etc., during her life,
excepting the dwelling-house and barn, with common and pasture, of all her own proper
goods and chattels, to hold to her son WiLLiAJr Strother of Kirk Newiion, esquire,
he paying yearly to her during her life five merks sterling, and to pay the 'yens
farme ever aforhaunde and within the yere,' or the said Margaret shall re-enter to
possession. Entry at Whitsunday next. Each party is bound to £20 sterling for any
breach of the agreement. Dated 20th October [1540]. Witnesses, Christopher BeU
of Bellisses, Robert Struther, gentleman, Richard Spour, William Grcne, John
Howntelee, Thomas Toriier, John Whitfeld of Morpeth, burgesses, Martyii Anderson
of the said Dudden and James Thomson of Kirk Newton, yeomen, William Thomson
of Natherton, and John his son. Signed, ' Margrit Struther of Dudden.' [3190,
Box 83.
448. 9th November 1540.] Instrument of Sasine in terms of a precept (dated at
Edinburgh, r2th June 1540, and directed to Andrew Ros and William Ray, as bailies),
by Sir Walter Lindsay, preceptor of Torphichen, for infefting Henry Pollart and
Margaret Lindsay, his spouse, and their heirs-male, in terms of a charter of feu-farm,
in the lands of Costoun, in the barony of Torphichen and shire of Linlithgow. Wit^
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nesses to precept, Andrew Lindsay, Alexander and James Lindsay, Nicolas Dundas,
and James Collisone, notary public. Sasine given by Andrew Koss, as bailie, to the
said Henry, and to Sir James Lindsay, attorney for Margaret, on 9th November 1540.
Witnesses, John Lcche, and Sir Robert Pollart, notary public. Notary, Walter Miiry,
presbyter of St. Andrews diocese, by apostolic authority. [2983, Box 78.
449. 8th February 1541.] Extract Instrument of Sasine following on a precept
by King James the Fifth, as adniiiiistrator, etc., for his son James, Stewart of Scotland,
etc. (dated at Stirling, 31st December 1540), for infefting Alexandkk Slhaw of
Sauchie in the lands of Finnart, in the sheriifdom of Kenfrew, formerly held and
forfeited by the late James Hamilton of Finnart, reserving the superiority of the Earl
of Arran over said lands. Sasine given, 8th February 1540-41, by William Crawfurd,
sherifl' of Renfrew in that part. Witnesses, Robert and John Archibald, and Henry
Lyoun. James Lindsay, presbyter of Glasgow diocese, by apostolic authority notary
public. Official copy of instrument made by Sir John Skene, clerk-register, 8th
February 1594, on behalf of James Schaw of Greenock. [2340, Box GO.
450. 3rd March 1541.] Letters under the Privy Seal, by King James the Fifth,
renouncing, in terms of certain payments made to the high treasurer, and discharging
Alexander Schaw of Sauehj' and his heirs by Elizabeth Cunningham, his spouse, etc.,
of the letters of reversion made by him to the late Sir James Hamilton of Finnart,
knight, for redemption of the lands of Finnart, in the shire of Renfrew, sold under
reversion for £1400 Scots. At St. Andrews, 3rd March 1540-41. [2138, Box 54.
451. 6th March 1541.] Listrument narrating that Alexander Thane of Edin-
donyng passed to a piece of land which Patrick Flokr occupies, lying in the barony of
Edindonyng and sheriffdom of Perth, and there gave sasine of the same, ^vith his own
hands, to James Rollok there accepting, in terms of a charter by the said Alexander ;
who then passed to a piece of land occupied by John Criste in said barony, and gave sasine
as before ; then proceeded to a piece of land which John Morice occupies, giving sasine
thereof, also with his own hands, to the said James Rollok. Done 6th March 1540-41,
before John Dunnistoun, John Hay, and Sir John Gray, chaplain. Thomas Annand,
clerk of Dunblane diocese, by apostolic authority notary public. [1306, Box 34.
452. 28th March 1541.] Precept by Cristina Ramsay, lady of the half of Dun-
feild, to David Balfour (not designed), as bailie, for infefting David Pitcarne of that
Ilk, and Eliz.\beth Durye, his spouse, in conjunct fee, and their heirs, etc., in the
half of the lands of Dunfeild, in the sheriiTdom of Fife, in terms of a charter of sale to
them. No witnesses. At Forthir, 28th March 1541. The granter's hand led at the
pen by Thomas Fleschar, notary public. [1640, Box 42.
453. 5th April 1541.] Lease by George [Durie], commendator of the monastery
of Dunfermling, granting to HuGH Rici, burgess of Edinburgh, Jonet Hopper, his
spouse, and to James Rio, their son, the lands of Carberry, with coals and coalheughs,
in the 'shire' ('schira') of Musselbiugh and regality of Dunfermling, for a term of
nineteen years for a rental of £19, 6s. at Whitsunday, and £15, 6s., with forty bolls of
wheat, at Martinmas, yearly, with forty-eight capons, and other burdens and services
due and wont. Dunfermline, 5th April 1541. Signed by the commendator and by
the following members of the convent : John Boswell [almoner and keeper of the
rental-books], John Murray, James Creichtoun, Adam Lausoun, John Baxter, David
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Duiulas, Andrew Kichartsone, Thomas Litiljohne, Ilobert Hoghird, John Merchcmstouii,
Alexander Honiman, Patrick Masoiin, Alexander Mow, Alexander Aitkin, John Forman,
John Spendluff, John Smyth, James Thomson, Thomas Burns, and Andrew Broun.
Seal attached, in fair preservation. [1201, Box 32.
454. yth April 1541.] Charter hy Walter Lundy of that Ilk, superior of the lands
underwritten, narrating that he had been summoned to hear his lands declared to be
in non-entry, although he had received a charter of new infeftment from King James
the Fifth, and because James Sibbald of Rankclo, his frank tenementer, had paid the
composition for his tenandry of the third part of Strathairly, in the barony of Linidy
and sheriffdom of Fife, the granter conveys to the said James the said third part, in
fee and heritage, for services due and wont. Dated at Largo, 5th April 1541. Signed
by the granter before John Lundy of Stratharlie, Sir John Chalmer, presljyter, and
other witnesses. [702, Box 21.
455. 26th April 15 H.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept, directed to
Alexander Weddale, Ixiilie in that part, and dated at Edinburgh, 3rd February 1540-41,
by William Lindsay, knight, lord of St. John, preceptor of Torphichen, etc., in favour
of Thomas Rutherford, son of the late James Eutherford, and Lucy Hamilton, his
wife, for infefting them and their heirs in the lands of St. Boswells, with land, croft,
manse, etc., of Le.ssydwyne [Lessudden], belonging to the gi-anter's lands of St. Bos-
wells, in the bounds of Tevidale and shire of Roxburgh. Witnesses to precept, William
Polwart, Nicolas Dundas, and J.ames Collesone, notary public. Sasine given on the
ground of the templar-lands of St. Boswells and Lessudden, 26th April 1541. 'Wit-
nesses, James Thurbrand of Style, John Stoddart, Adam Kichertsone, Patrick Coitt in
Lessydwyne, and George Smyth in Langnewtoun. Patrick Crawfiu-d, of Glasgow diocese,
by apostolic authority notary jiublic. [1065, Box 29.
456. 19th June 1541.] Tack or Lease by William [ColviUe], commendator and
usufructuar of Culross, and John Colville, abbot of the same, with the convent, letting
to John Atkyn, Janet Car, his wife, and AVilliam Atkyn, their son, for the space
of nineteen years from Whitsunday 1541, the lands called the Burwane, with the one
half of the Whitchills, which John Atkyn formerly occupied, lying in the abbey shire
of Culross and shuritldom of Perth, at a yearly rent of five merks. At Culross, 19th
June 1541. Signed by the commendator, abbot, and by John Cristisoun, John Kyn-
pont, David Tiumbull, John Young, Michael Donaldsoun, George Paterson, Robert
Dewquhii', Robert Holkat, Archibald Prymros, Alexander Bauereage, John ^\'estuate^,
Andrew Trumbull, members of the convent. [1962, Box 50.
457. 25th June 1541.] Instrument by David Cristison, canon or prebendary of
the collegiate church of St. Mary the Virgin and St. AnneC!), Glasgow diocese, dispens-
ing with the impediments to the marriage of James Syxis(.>n, layman of St. Andrews
diocese, and Agnes Grenlaw there, arising because the father of the said James held
the said Agnes at the sacred font, as narrated in the petition signed by James Hopkirk,
presbyter of Glasgow diocese, as notaiy public, John Megget, rector of Kerrington,
acting on behalf of the said Agnes ; this dispensiition being in terms of a commission Ijy
Antony, by the title of the four crowned saints. Cardinal (given at Rome, 12th Jaiuiary
1541), proceeding on a petition by George Cuyk, canon of Dunkeld, setting forth the
dispeace and enmity which arose in Scotland and the Isles from marriages hindered by
want of dispensations, or contracted without them, and the benefits which might arise
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from a proper faculty for dispensation, whereupon the Cardinal authorised the said
David Cristison and George Cuyk to grant dispensations and all the necessary facilities
to thirty-five couples, men and women related within the forbidden degrees, as fully
narrated. Instrument dated in the said David's lodging in Edinburgh, 25th June 1511.
Witnesses, George Iwamsay, laird of Cletthc, A\'illiam Fcrquhar, Ijurgess of Edinburgh,
Andrew Oliphant, and A\'illiam Blaikze. liobert Makkey, of >St. Andrews diocese, by
apostolic authority notary to the writ. [2950, Box 78.
458. 28th March 1512.] Letters by Archibald, Earl of Argyll, etc., appointing
procurators on his behalf for resigning, in the hands of the bailies of Edinlnu-gli, a
tenement in said burgh, on the north side of High Street, between the lands of Alex-
ander Eevyntoun on south and the North Loch on the north, the other boundaries being
left blank [but see No. 219 mjmi, and under date 30th March 1574, iitfni], in favour of
Sir John Campbell of Lundy, knight, and Isaisella Gr.\y, his spouse : To be held in
feu-farm, in terms of a charter. Signed, ' A Erl of Ergyll.' At Campbell, 28th March
1542. Witnesses, John Campbell, rector of Kilmertein, Mr. Neil Campbell, dean of
Lismoro, and Lauchlan, ' medico.' Seal appended, much defaced. [2159, Box 55.
459. 21st April 1542.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept (dated at
Kuglen, 21st April 1542), by James Hamilton of Shawfield and Easter (4reenlees, for
infefting, in terms of a charter of sale, his ))rother, John Hamilton in Turnemlaw, and
Margaret Fleming, his spouse, in conjunct fee, etc., in the eastern half of the five
merk land of Greeidees Easter (excepting 40d. worth thereof), in the barony of Cambus-
lang and shire of Lanark. Witnesses to precept, Archibald Stewart of Bouhouse,
Patrick Ilamiltoun of Bogside, Archibald Lindsay, Gavin Broun, Sir Alan Hamiltoun,
notary public, and Cuthbert Brady. Sasine given, 21st April 1542, by I'atrick Hamil-
toun of Bogside. Witnesses, the said Mr. Alan Hamilton and Gavin Broun, James
Conighame, and William Hamiltoun. Notary, David Gybsoun, A.M., presbyter of the
city of Glasgow, by apostolic authority. [2249, Box 57.
460. 7th June 1542.] Charter by George [Crichton], bishop of Dunkeld, granting
in favour of JoiiN Stewart, grandson and heir of the late John Stewart of Arnetully,
his heirs-male, etc., the lands of Easter Cardenny and Cardenny Inches, in the sheriff-
dom of Perth and regality of Dunkeld, a portion of the land being reserved as a granary
or girnell for the bishop's teinds : To be held in feu-farm, reserving a liferent use to
Jonet Wychtman, relict of the said late John Stewart. Reddendo, by the said Janet
during her lifetime, and then by the said John Stewart, a yearly feu-duty of ten merks
to the chaplains celebrating morning mass at the altar of St. Columba, within the church
of Dunkeld, and 13s. 4d. of augmentation. Signed l)y the bishop and the following
members of the chapter : David l\Ieldrum, archdeacon, Alexander Erskin, subdean,
Simon Schaw, succentoi-, Duidculd, Robert Crechtoun of Fongorth, Alexander Antiand
of Forgundenny, Michael Valcar of Monydy, Geoi-ge Cuyk of Creif, Thomas Broun of
Inchmagramocli, James Lynn of Abberladie, Archibald Boyd of Feme, David Douglas
of Lindefl", Robert Grahayme of Alyth, at Edinburgh, 7th June 1542. The bishop's
roiuid seal still attached, in fair preservation. [089, Box 20.
461. 7th June 1542.] Precept of Sasine by the said bishop, in terms of the
preceding writ, directed to John Banncrman, bailie of the regality of Dunkeld, for
infefting the said JoiiN Stewart in the lands of Easter Cardeny and others.
Edinlmrgh, 7th June 1542. Signed only by the bishop. [090, Box 20.
1542] THE LAING CHARTERS 123
462. 22nd June 15^2.] Letter of Keversion liy 'Dene Uavid Brady,' vicar of
(hilane, in favour of John Fouros of lAicasland, of a ' ryg of land ' containing an acre
(if land in his lands of Lucasland, barony of l)iil(!ton, constabulary of Haddington,
upon the east part of his lands of Lucasland between the said John's lands on east
and west, Lord Dirlctoun's lands on north, and the High Street on south ; which
lands were mortgaged for £10 Scots, to be repaid in Gulane parish kirk. Dated at
Gulane, 22nd June 1542. Witnesses, Sir John Wilsoun, Sir William Tod, Thomas
Young, John] Gudbody, David Vyndgattis, Sir Cuthliert Brady, Sir George Arnot,
and Sir Alexander Quhit, chaplain and notary, who also signs as a witness. Signed,
' Den Dauid brade w' my hand.' [1554, Bo.v 40.
463. 27th June 1542. J Instrument of Sasine in favour of John Sch.\w, son of
^Vlexander Schaw of Sauchy by his spouse, Elizabeth Cuningham, following on a precept
(of date at Grej'nok, IGth June 1542) by the said Alexander Schaw, directed to William
Crawfurd of Cartisl)urn, as bailie, for infcfting his son John in the twenty merk lands of
Finnert, in the barony and shire of Itenfrew : To be held of the granter blench, for a
red rose at midsummer. Sasine given 27th Jvuie 1542. Witnesses, John Blaketter of
Tulliallane, David Schaw, .John Crawfurd of Kirkwod, Cuthbert Crawfurd, Thomas
"W'atson, James Brus, Alexander Galbraith and Alexander Scott. Robert Cunynghame,
of Glasgow diocese, notary hy apostolic authority. [524, Box 15.
464. 2.'^rd August 1542.] Instrument of Sasine in favour of D.wiu Pitcarne
of Forthir and Elizabeth Dury, his spouse, in conjunct fee, etc., following on a
precept by James the Fifth, of date 29th September 1541, foi- infefting them in the
mill of Fruchy, with mill lands, in the shire and stewartry of Fife. Sasine given before
the door of the mill on 23rd August 1542, by AVilliam Barclay of Rind, stewart of
Fife and captain of Falkland in that part. ^Yitnesses, James Miller alias Gray, John
Pitcarne, Thomas Paige, .John Burell, and James Gray, .lohn Schetho, clerk of St.
Andrews diocese, notary by apostolic authority. [558, Box 16.
465. 3rd September l.''i42.] Letters by the bailies of the burgh of Canongate,
of date 4th October 1570, certifying a transcrijat of an excerpt from the protocol book
of the deceased John M'Neill, noUiry, of an instrument, dated 3rd September 1542,
narrating the resignation by John Bartan of Craigies and Jonet Little, his spouse, into
the hands of -James [Stewart], connnendator of Kelso, of the lands of Easter and
Wester Duddingston, with mill, etc., in the county of Edinburgh, in favour of Rorert
Barton, son and heir of the said John. Resignation made in the house of Mr. Henry
Lauder. Mr. John Spens and others [names blank] witnesses, Alexander Bartan being
attorney for the said Robert. The witnesses to the transumjit are — James .Johnstoun,
commissary clerk of Edinburgh, John Mosman, John Robesone, James Young, notaries,
John Achesone, Robert Mure, burgesses of Canongate, and John Sprot, Serjeant of
the same. Transumpt made by James Logane, notary and clerk of said Inirgh of
Canongate. [2843, Box 74.
466. 4th December 1542.] Notarial Instrument by which Alexander Cokburne of
Newhall declares that he formerly renounced letters of reversion of the east portion of
the eastern side of the lands of Caikmurchall, in the barony of Lochquhorret (Borthwick),
in the shire of Edinburgh, made to him by the late Gilbert Wauchop of Xudry-
Marschell aiul the late Jonet Ker, his spouse ; also a letter of reversion by the same
parties of the eastern side of the lands called the Blackcastell, of date 15th October
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1525 ; also a similar letlur, of date 22iid November 1525, by the said Gilbert and
Jonet, of the lands of Caikmiirehill, in the barony of Roslin and shire of Edinburgh :
which renunciation he now ratifies, and gives up all title to said lands. Upon which he
and John Grcynlaw, chaplain, in name of Adam Wauchop, son natural and lawful
(' filii naturalis et legitimi ') of the said Gilbert and .Tenet, asked instruments. Done in
the aisle of St. Anthony in the church of St. Giles, Edinburgh, -tth December 1542.
Witnesses, Sir Archibald Witherspuyn, vicar of Carndeyne, Sir Thomas liichertson,
and Sir John Faw, chaplains. Edward Diksouii, clerk, of St. Andrews diocese, by
apostolic authority notary public. [2092, Box 52.
467. 8th January 154.3.] Charier by William Paterson, burgess of Inverness,
alienating to John Cuming alias Miller, a rood of land lying in Dymmisdale Street,
Inverness, on the west side, lying between the land of ^^'illiam Gollane, burgess of said
burgh, on south, and the lands of the said John Cuming on noith, the front extending
to the highway on east and the tail or end ('cauda sine finis') to the castle-hill on
west: To be held burgage, paying yearly to the king 5d., and to Sir James Duft', his
heirs, etc., 3s. At Inverness, 8th January 1542-3. The seal of William Cuthbert,
one of the bailies of Inverness, who gave sasine after resignation, is said to be attached,
but both it and the granter's have been cut away. John Cuthbert of Old Castle,
Duncan Bane of Tullich, William Paterson, James Cuthbert, Kichard Copland, John
Reid, and Robert A\'aus, notary public, are witnesses to charter and sasine, ■which are
included in same writ, as in No. 367 stip-a, except that there is no notary's docquet.
Indorsation on writ, 'This is Culclachys, elder, title.' [1357, Box 35.
Ao/c. — Either this document has been drawn uj) before the news of the death of
King James the Fifth reached Inverness, or the scribe has made a slip, as the writ
refers to the kimj, who at the date of the document had been dead twenty-four (1) days.
468. 19th January 1543.] Charter by James [Stewart], perpetual commcndator
of the Priory of St. Andrews [afterwards the Regent Murray], and Alexander
[Milne], abbot of Cambuskenneth, as coadjutor, granting to John Kairns and
Katharine St'HEVE.s, his spouse, in conjunct fee, and their heirs, etc., the lands
or perticate of land now inhabited by John Ramsay, lying between the land of the
grantees on the west and south, the lands of the archdeacon of St. Andrews on the
north, and the common street adjacent to the lands on the east. See also of date 4th
April 1538, No. 420 siip-a: To be held in feu-farm for a reddendo (1) paj'able to
' magistris pettantiarum ' 54s. yearly, and (2) to the archdeacon of St. Andrews 6s.
yeaily, with the burgage due to the archbishop, and that for all exaction, because the
houses are wholly ruinous and cannot be repaired without great cost, which repair the
grantees have luidertaken, and bind themselves to build and keep up the houses to the
value of £40 within the four years from this date. Dated at St. Andrews, 19th
January 1542-3. Seal of chapter appended. [2898, Box 76.
469. 19th January 1543.] Precept of Sasine by the said commendator and abbot,
directed to Mr. Alan La\vmonth, John Fairfull, and Patrick Ogilvy, as bailies, for infeft-
iiig John Kairns and his spouse in the lands described in the preceding writ.
At St. Andrews, 19th January 1542-3. Seal attached, partly broken. [2127, Box 54.
470. 31st January 1543.] Notarial Instrument of Sasine follo\ving upon and
narrating a precept, dated at Edinburgh, 31st January 1542-3, by Walter, lord of St.
John, preceptor of Torphichen, directed to his templar-bailie ('balliuo templario '),
1543] THE LAING CHARTERS 125
Thomas Ewiri, for infeftiiig James Forret, burgess of Edinburgh, his heirs, etc.,
ill an annualrciit of five merks Scots, to be uplifted from a tcmplar-land, lying under
the wall of the castle on the north side of the High .Street, bounded ]>y the lands of
William Kay on north, and of James Johnstone on the west, with the common street on
south and east, as describe<l, which was resigned in the preceptor's hands by Kobert
Monypenny, smith, and Mariota Brown, his spouse. Sasine given on same day,
31st Jamiary 1542-.3. Witnesses, James Skiymegour and John Pattoun. James
CoUisone, clerk of Aberdeen diocese, notary by apostolic authority. [612, Box 18.
471. 2nd ■March 1.543.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that Walter Lundin of
that Ilk with his own hands gave sasine to his cousin, .John Lundin, of the lands of
Strathairlie, in the barony of Lundin and .shire of Fife, on 2nd March 1542-3. Witnesses,
William Haye, John Homyltoun, Robert Stane, Richard Luudyn, and Sir Thomas
Alesone, chaplain and notarj' public. William Selcreik, presbyter of St. Andrews
diocese, notary by apostolic authority. [2287, Box 58.
472. 30th April 1543.] Charter, containing clause of novodamus, by AValter
[Lindsay], lord of St. John, preceptor of Torphichen, knight of the Order of Jerusalem,
granting to John Fullartoun of Corsby, nephew [or grandson] ('nepotem') of the
deceased John Fullertoun of Corsby, the five merk lands of Ronhill, and the four
merk lands of Bromly, lying in the bailiary of Kyle Stewart and shire of Ayr, which
had been in the superior's hands through non-entry. Reddendo for Ronhill 13s. 4d.,
and for Bromly three pence Scots. Signed and dated at Edinburgh, 30th April 1543.
Witnesses, Henry Poluert, Nicolas Dundas, John Suentone, and Sir Alexander
Robertson, notary public. [358, Box 11.
473. 1st May 1543.] Precept of Sasine by the said Walter [Lindsay], lord of St.
John, preceptor of Torphichen, etc., for infefting John Fullartoun of Corsb}^ in the
lands named in preceding writ. Edinburgh, 1st May 1543. Signed, 'W., lord
Sanctiohis.' Memorandum indorsed states that sasine was given on 5th May by Robert
Lindsay of Dunrod as templar-bailie. Witnesses, David Blair of Adamtoun, Robert
Lyndsay, son and heir-apparent of said bailie, ^Villiam ^\'allace, John Murdach, John
Makylmoun, and Sir John Campbell, rector of Kilmalze. Henry Preston, notary.
[2197, Box 56.
474. 15th May 1543.] Instrument of Sasine following upon the above precept.
Sasine given 5th May 1543, by Robert Lyndsay of Dunrod as templar-bailie. Witnesses,
Robert Lyndsay, his son and heir, David Blair of Adamtoun, Sir John Campbell,
[rector of] Kylmailzie, and others. Henry Prestoun, of Ghisgow diocese, notary public.
This writ is much torn. [1659, Box 43.
475. 15th .May 1543.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that the said John Fullar-
toun, from filial affection, gave sasine to David Fullartoun, his elder son, of .the said
templai-lauds of Ronhill and Biounlie, etc. Same witnesses. Same date. This writ
also much dilapidated. [1G60, Box 43.
476. 22nd May 1543.] Charter by (reorge [Durie], archdeacon of St. Andrews
and commendator of Dunfermline, granting to Mr. Hew Rig and Janet PIoppar,
his spouse, their heirs, etc., the lands of Carberry, extending to forty-eight o.xgates of
lands, with coals, coal-heughs, etc., in the shire ('schira') of Musselburgh, regality of
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Diiiifurmliiic, and sherifWom of Edinburgh, formerly held in lease by the grantees
for £34, Il's. yearly, and other dues as in lease of 5th April 1541, No. 453 siqmi: To be
held in feu-farm for an annual feu-duty of £ 10, twelve bolls wheat and forty-eight ea|X)ns,
so augmenting the rental by £5, 8s. yearly ; also paying yearly to the convent for their
pittances or to the master of the petty commons of the abbey 40s. yearly, thus
paying £7, 8s. of rental more than formerly paid ; rendering three suit of courts at
three head pleas to be held yearly at the tolbooth of Musselburgh, and bringing their
grain to be ground at the mills of Musselburgh. Dated at Dunfermline, 22nd May
1543. Witnesses, Mr. Henry Forsyth, rector of Monymusk, James Schoriswood,
vicar of Linton, Sir Adam Kingorn, vicar of Fogo, chamlierlain of Dunfermline, l\Ir.
Thomas ^^'emyss of Unthank, Andrew Murray of Blackbarony, and John Multray of
Seafield, younger. Signed by the commendator and l)y the following members of
the convent: John Ba.xter, John Spendlufi', Kobert Matheson, Andrew Kychartson,
David Dundas, James Thomson, Adam Lauson, Alexander Mow, John Forman, John
Merchemstoiui, Kobert Hoghyrd, James Reudpeth, "William Burne, John Murray,
John Smyth, James Creychtoun, John Boswell, Patrick Masone, Thomas Littiljohn,
Thomas Burne, John Angus, Alexander Huniman, Alexander' Atkyn, Thomas Jame-
soun, James Dundas, Andrew Browne. Seal appended, in fair preservation. [2447,
Box G3.
477. 22nd May 1543.] Precept of Sasine following on the above chaiter,
directed to John Clark, John Boyd, Alexander Cruke, and liobert Lwn, for infefting
the said Hugh Kk; and his wife in the .said lands. 22nd May 1543. [1744, Box 45.
478. 22nd May 1543.] Letters of Discharge by George [Durie], archdean of St.
Andrews and commendatoi' of Dunfermline, with consent of the convent, narrating that
Mk. Hew Kig and Jonet Hoppah, his spouse, formerly had a tack of the lands of
Carberry for nineteen years from Whitsunday 1541 [cf. No. 453, sujini], and had paid
large profits and had now obtained the lands in feu-farm, as in jjreceding charter. For
which reasons the abbey discharges the grantees of the £o, 8s. yearly, until the end of
the remaining seventeen years of the original tack, after which date it is to be paid as
feu-duty, the £2 being paid as in the charter. Dated at Dunfermline, 22nd May 1543.
Same witnesses as in preceding charter of same date. Signed by the same members
of the convent. Seal attached, imperfect. [1008, Box 28.
479. 2Gth May 1543.] Instrument of Sasine following on the above precept of
22nd May 1543, in terms of a charter of feu-farm of same date, No. 47G, .s'(;^>/-i(, for
infefting Mr. Hugh Rig and Jonet Hoppar, his spouse, in the lands of Carberry there
described. Sasine given 26th May 1543. Witnesses, Archibald Douglas of Kilspindie,
Andrew Mui-ray of Blackbarony, Nicholas Crichtoun, rector of Haugh [Prestonkirk],
and others. John Yoiuig, notary public by apostolic authority. [1679, Box 43.
480. 8th June 1543.] Charter by Queen RLiry confirming the charter (dated at
Torphichen, 16th February 1533-4) cited in No. 426 sujnv, by Walter Lindsay, knight,
lord of St. John, preceptor of Torphichen, granting to James Dunda.s of Cragtoun and
Elizabeth Hamilton, his spouse, the lands of Nether Newliston as described. Given
under the great seal at Edinburgh, 8th June 1543. [Cf. llegistrum Magni Sigilli, vol. iii.
No. 2920.] [1625, Box 42.
481. 19th July 1543.] Notarial Instrument narrating and proceeding on a
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precept of sasine by Walter, lord of St. John, preceptor of Torphichen, directed to his
bailie, Thomas Hcwyne, for infcftiiig James Fokrat, burgess of Edinburgh, his heirs,
etc., in a two merks annualrent of the templar tenement of Robert Monypenny,
between the land of Thomas Kynkeid on west and that of John Dunnone, smith, on
north, and the common street on south and east, lying within the l)urgh of Edinburgh,
inider the castle wall, and bounded as descril)ed in No. 470 stqitri, which annualrent
had belonged to, and was resigned by, Robert Brus of Binning. Infeftment given 1 9th
July 15t3. Witnesses, Sir Henry JNIowe, chaplain, James Johnsoun, smith, John Fife,
Thomas Robesone, and John Veyr. Alexander Robertsone, of Aberdeen diocese,
notary public by apostolic authority. Bailie's seal attached, only the legend remaining,
' S. Thome Euyn ' ; but see No. 398 sujnv. [636, Box 19.
482. 30th July 1543.] Charter by Walter Lundyn of that Ilk, granting in favour
of his cousin or kinsman ('consanguineo') John Lundyn, his heirs and assignees, the
lands of Stratharlie, in the barony of Lundin and shire of Fife, resigned by the said
John for new infeftment : To be holden of the grantor for services used and wont.
Dated and signed at Lundin in Fife, 30th July L513. Witnesses, John Lundyn, son
and heir of granter, Thomas Mychelsoune, Thomas Gray, Alexander Pittillok, Mv.
Mathew Selcreik, chaplain. [252, Box 8.
483. 18th October 1543.] Letters of Reversion by John Cumyng of Cowty and Jonet
Crichtoun, his spouse, binding themselves that so soon as JoilN Criciiton, of Ruthven,
or his heirs, shall pay them the sum of sixty merks on the altar of the parish church of
Bendoche, and grant a sufficient lease for five years of the lands of Drumtlognies at a
rent of three merks, with a merk yearly from the date of sasine in the lands till the
death of Dame Elizabeth Gray, relict of the late Sir Adam Crichtoun of Ruthven, knight,
the said John's 'gudschyr,' because the said dame 'brukis the free tenement of the terce
of the landis of Drumflogneis analeit till us be the said Johan, sua that we and oiir aris
ma haif na profeit therof for hir tyme,' the granters shall resign the said lands of
Di'umflognies in favour of John Crichton or his heirs. Dated at Cowtj^, 18th October
1543. The granters sign l)y Mr. George Blayr, notary. Witnesses, John Blair,
William Cuming, George Ramsay. [3239, Box 85.
484. 1 1th November 1543.] Lease by Adam [Blackader], commendator of Dun-
drennan, in favour of FEiKiUS Neilson and his son RooEK Neilson, and the survivor
of them, leasing to them the two merk land of ALarquhyain, in the barony of Kirkpatrigh
and stewartry of Kirkcudbright, for five years from A\'hitsunday 1544, at a yearly rental
of 55s. 4d. At Dundrennan, 11th November 1543. A\"itnesses, Juliu Blacator [n{ that
Ilk 1], Sir Alexander Re, notary public, — the other names illegible. Signed, 'Adam
Comendato'- of Dndrena.' No seal. [1354, Box 35.
485. 19th February 1544.] Letters from the Pa2)al See addressed to the arch-
deacon of Lismore, the provost of Trinity College, near Edinburgh, and the provost of
Seytoun, narrating that George [Durie], commendator of Dunfermline, had leased or
feued for nineteen years to Hucii Rk; and Janet Ilopiun, his wife, the lands of
Carbeny in the shire of Mussellnugh, regality of Dunfermline, and sherilTdom of
Edinburgh, at a yearly rental of £40 Scots with other dues [Nos. 453, 476 supra],
which the grantees wished confinned by the pope, and granting power to that eflTect.
St. Reter's, 19th February 1544. [2329, Box 60.
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486. -0th July 154 1.] Charter by John Forrous of Lucaslaiid, alienating in favour
of KoHEUT LiTiL three acres in Lucaslaiul on the east side thereof, bounded l)y the
lands of the late George Cockburn, now ocxupied by John Foullar, on east, the lauds of
John Leuintoun of Saltcottis on west, and the lands of the lordship of Dirltoun o)i
north, in the barony of Dirleton and constabulary of Haddington : To be held of the
granter for one pennj' Scots, blench. At Gullane, 20th July 1511. Witnesses, ^\'illiain
Forrois, the granter's son and apparent heir. Sir George Arnat, curate of Gulaiie, Jcihu
liitil, John ForroLs, John Craik, and Sir Alexander Quhit, chaplain and notary pulilio,
who also signs for the granter. [2182, Box 55.
487. 21st August 1544.] Letters directed from the Penitentiary of Pope Paul the
Third, in answer to a petition by Willi.vm Cvnynghame in Southhuik, giving powei'
to the subdean of Glasgow and to Archibald Crawford and John Colquhen, canons there,
to confirm to the grantee and his heirs a charter of feu-farm of the lands of Southhuik,
extending to a four merk land, the third part of all the lands of Southhuik in the lord-
shij) of Kilmaiu's, Iwiliary of Cunningham and shire of Ayr, made to the petitioner by
Robert Hamilton, vicar of Kilmernok, and prebendary of the collegiate church of
Kilmaurs, with consent of William, Earl of Glencairn, etc., as patron, for a feu-duty of
seventeen bolls, two firlots and one-third of oatmeal, thi'ee bolls, two firlots of bear
with two firlots oatmeal for old farm, and for augmentation six pecks of oatmeal — in all
twenty-two bolls, three pecks of victual, not exceeding the value of £2 sterling. Dated
21st August 1544. [1 103, Box 30.
488. 30th August 1544.] Discharge in form of Notarial Instrument, by which
John Johnstone of that Ilk, for himself and his heirs, quitclaims to Symon Carruthers
of Mouswald, his heirs, executors, and assignees, all debts, lawsuits, sums of money
and complaints between them, up to date. Done at 'Dougall fuyrd,' near Lochmaben,
30th August 1544. Witnesses, James Johnstone, commendator of Saulseat, .John
Cairuthers of Holmends, John Carruthers, brother-german of the laird of INIouswald,
Simon Lytil, David Carrutheris in Bankis, and William .Johnstone in Brumhil. David
Mayne, clerk of Glasgow diocese, by apostolic authority notary. [1963, Box 50.
489. 30th December 1544.] Charter by William, Earl of Montrose, granting to
Alan Blayu, heir of the late David Blayr of Gartlechane, alias Barrestoun, and his heirs,
in fee and heritage the land called Gartlechane (or Gaitlachan), alias Barrestoun, lying in
the ' Carietam ' [Carucate 1] of the granter's land of Balgroqidian, with twenty-four acres
lying in the south portion of the Drumlochtirhill, with the loning going from and to
the mansion of Barrestoun to the lands called Akynhornfauld and Murhouse, with the
privilege of cutting peats, etc., in the mooi's and mosses of Balgroquhan : To be holden
of the granter blench for one penny. Signed and sealed at Kincardine, 30th December
1544. Witnesses, Eobert, Waster of Montros, Patrick Moncur, Mr. Umfrid Dowglas,
and Mr. James Suthirland, rector of Killern. Seal attached, somewhat faint. [258,
Box S.
490. 1 1th January 1545.] Letters of Tack or Lease by ' Freir Johnne Scott, priour
of the freris abone the toun of Linlithgow,' with consent of his convent, granting to
Henry' Forrest, provost of Linlithgow, and to Katiierine Levinostox, his spouse,
their heirs, etc., in lease for the term of nineteen j'ears from Martinmas last [1544] the
two acres of land now occupied by the lessee, lying on the south side of the burgh of
Linlithgow in that sheriffdom, bounded by James Ka's lands on the west, those of the
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laird of Colstoiin nii the cast and south, and the lessee's own ' taill-iiggis ' on the
north, at a yearly rental of 20s. Scots. At the monastery, 11th January 1544-5.
Witnesses, David Rait, Stene Haw, John Gray, burgesses of said burgh, Mr. Bartholomew
Kello, and Nicolas Thowms, notaries public, John Haw, John Cuthbert, and David
Paiker. Signed by the prior and liy Thomas Yung, Andrew (iaw (or Haw), and John
Blyth, members of the convent. Seal attached. Virgin and Child (on left arm). Legend :
'Coninnuie sigillum nionasterii [dc Liii]Iithcu.' [25.'3(), Box G5.
491. 22nd January 1545.] Notarial Instrument narrating that, after due citation
(if parties interested, and in particular Mr. Patrick Home in Quhitburn, to appear in the
burgh court-house of Haddington at the instance of John Brown, son of the late
William Brown, Iniigess of Haddington, to hear and see an extract made from the
protocol l)0ok ('libro prothogalloruni ') of the late Alexander Symson, younger, formerly
clerk of court of said Inn-gh (the date of the protocol being 20th April 1545), Adam
A¥ilson, provost of the burgh, sitting in judgment and no one appearing, those cited
were accused of contumacy, and George Symson, custodier of the protocol book, produced
it. The provost found those cited guilty of contumacy ; and, after examination of
witnesses as to handwriting, he ordered the protocol to be copied, containing a contract
between John Logane, burgess of Haddington, and John Brown, his 'gudesone,' by
which the former transfers to the latter all his right in a husband-land or 40s. land
possessed by him in the town and territory of Gulane, barony of Dirleton and sherittdom
of Edinliurgh, reserving liferent of one half to the said John Logane. Contract dated
at Haddington, 22nd Jainiary 1544-5. Witnesses, George Brown of Colstoun, Mr.
William Brown of Stottancleuch, William Dewar, Cudbert Hendersone, and John
Fowreis. Transumed 21st July 1554. JMr. William Brown, Thomas Dikkesone, John
Thomsone, burgesses of Haddington, Sir Thomas Mawghling, chaplain, j\li'. A\'illiam
Waltersone, and Robert Maughling, witnesses. Nicholas Swyntoun, clerk of St.
Andrews diocese, by apostolic authority notaiy public. [1578, Box 41.
492. 12th February 1545.] Letters b}' the jjrovost and bailies of the burgh of
Edinburgh, setting forth that at the instance of Mr. Adam Otterburn, common clerk of
Edinburgh, they had met and in due form ordered a protocol to be transcribed from
the protocol book of the late Mr. Andrew Brounhill, clerk-depute of the burgh, setting
forth that on 12th February 1544-5 John Fawside, one of the bailies of Edinburgh,
passed to the front land of the tenement of the lato Alan Brown [see of date 6th
September 14G2, .•<ujnv], lying on the north side of the High Street between the tene-
ment of the heirs of the late Adam Strauchan on the east, and the land of William
Rynde on the west; and there the said bailie cognosced and entered Alexander
Masoun, son and heir of the late Margaret Dee, and of the late John Masoun, burgess
of said l)urgh, in his one-half portion of the said front land as their heir, b^- delivery of
hasp and staple ('fixulle et tenelle ') and of earth and stone, and thus seised him, as the
maimer is within the liurgh to the heirs of burgesses ; upon which Alexander Masoun
resigned the property, and the bailie then gave sasinc of the same to Alexander Masoun,
pupil, lawful sou of the said Alexander Masoiui, senior, reserving the free tenement to
the latter fur life. Witnesses, 'William Symson, John Girdwood, and Alexander Purves,
Serjeant. Which protocol the provost, etc., declare to be of as much force as if it had
been extracted in the lifetime of the .said late Mr. Andrew Brounhill. Done in
Tolbooth of said burgh, 1 1th March 1547. Present, James Hamilton of Stiinehouse,
provost, William Craik and Robert Fleming, bailies, Alexander Naper of Wrightshouscs,
Alexander Park, Alexander Young, and Vincent Strauchane, notaries public. Extract
K
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made by Mr. Alexander Guthre, notar3' public, principal clerk of court and custodier of
register and protocols. [2427, Box G2.
493. 8th March 1.54-5.] Lettci-s by David Halket appointing Mr. John Danzal-
stoiui, rector of Disert, and Patrick Kyncaid, as his pi'ocurators for resigning into the
hands of Queen Mary his ten oxgangs of the lands of Bonyntoun, in the sherifTdom of
Linlithgow, held in feu-farm, for new infeftment to himself and Kathekine Danyel-
STOUN, his wife, in liferent, and to his son, Mit. George Halket, in fee, and to his heirs,
etc. Linlithgow, 8th March 1544-5. Witnesses, John Bailze, Thomas Sandersone,
Robert Gardnar, burgesses of Linlithgow, and the notary. The granter's hand is led at
the pen by Bartholomew Kello, notary. Seal attached ; faint, but apparently a fess
between a lion passant in chief and three piles in base. [1526, Box 39.
494. 13th March 1545.] Precept of Sasine by Friar John Thomsoun, prior of the
place of the friars-preachers of the city of St. Andrews, and convent of the same,
narrating that ^^■ith consent of Fi'iar John Greirsoun, professor of sacred theology of the
whole order, their provincial prior within the kingdom of Scotland, they have let in
feu-farm to Thomas Williajisoun, burgess of Cupar in Fife, and Alison Lindsay, his
spouse, in liferent, and to their son, Patrick "Williamsol'X, his heirs, etc., in fee, four
acres of arable land called St. Katrine's hauch [see also No. 395 supra], lyh^g near the
burgh of Cupar within the sheriffdom of Fife, between the water of Eden on the west
and north, the lands of Littletervat (or Hyppyehill) on the east, and the highway
leading from the bridge of Cupar over Eden to\\ard.s Ballas and church of St. Michael
on the south, which lands were held in feu-farm of the granters in chief bj^ the said
Thomas Williamson, and were resigned by him. Wherefore the granters desire William
Meldrum, Mr. A\'illiam Arthure, and Nicholas Grundestoun, to infeft the grantees in
the land, they paying yearly at Candlemas four bolls of grain well winnowed and
cleaned. Dated at St. Andrews, 13th ^larch 1544-5. Witnesses, Duncan Kendillowy,
John Archibald, William Swan, and David Spens, notary public. Signed by Fr. John
Gresoun, ' prouincialis,' Fr. Alexander Masoune, sub-prior, Fr. Alexander Balcanquell,
Frater Thomas Sawar, Fr. AVilliam Kypat [Kidiiath], Fr. William Gibsonn, Fr. Thomas
Litstoun, Fr. William Alanson, Fr. Andrew Philip, and Fr. Henry Masoune. Seals gone.
[1392, Box 36.
495. 14th April 1545.] Notarial Instrument narrating that at Feme, on 14th and
15th April 1545, it was 'appointit, concordit, and finalie aggreit' between Kobert
[Cairncross], bishop of Koss and commendator of the abbey of Feme, with his convent,
on the one part, and Alexander Eoss of Balnagown, on the other part, to the effect that
forasmuch as there was contention, altercation and quarrel between the parties as to
certain wrongs and molestations alleged by the one against the other, within the bounds
of the common pasture between the lands of Eorochis and Coles belonging to the said
Alexander in heritage, and the mains of Feme and wards thereof, also as to debatable
lands between the foresaid lands of Coles and the lands of Tulloch belonging to the
said abbey of Feme ; which common pasture was formerly in dispute between the late
Andrew [Stewart], bishop of Caithness, commendator of Feme, and the late Sir David
Eoss of Balnagown, knight, and was bounded by ' methis and merchis ' at that time in
terms of an agi-cement, dated 8th May 1509, in the form of a notarial instrument
subscribed by the late Sir William Spynie, then provost of Tayne, and Mr. John Stuart,
notary public ; nevertheless, to cease contention and trouble raised, or which may
follow, ' be occasion of innouacionis and making of houssis and biggingis on ane part of
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the said comniond pasture and teliiig of aiie uther part of the samyii,' the ixuties consent
that the common pasture be divided into two parts at the discretion of Robert Urquhart,
sheriff of Cromartie, Robert Monro of Foulis, and Alexander Bailzie, constable of
Inverness, the south part of the pasture to remain with .Vlexander Ross perpetually in
propertjf, extending from the angle of the ward-dj-ke of the said abbey at the west to a
march-stone in the moor opposite the hill of Tullocht at the east, and the north-east
portion of the pasture to remain with the abbey : Which three persons passed and
measured the lands, decerning ' thair diuision, to be eftirwart maid mair cleir be making
of dyke and sj-ke lineallie conforme to the methis and marchis situat and markit be
thame . . . the landis and pasture pertening to the Lard of Balnagown forsaids and
the lands of Tullocht extending fra the vterest marche and stane in the muir forgane
the hill of Tullocht at the north lineallie passand sowth to ane syke, and owr the syke
southt est to ane aid dyke besowtht the syke, as to be marchis and methis betuix the
saiddis lands of Tulloch and the lands of Rorechis on that part ' : To which marches the
parties agreed, and ratified the same by this agreement which they bind themselves by
oath to observe; and the abbots and convent of Feme shall 'do yeirly suffrage for the
said Alexanderis forbearis and for himself and his succesoris lyke as thai do for thair
fundatores.' The parties also consent to registration in the official's books of Ross and
Murray. Upon all which instruments were asked, in presence of John Denoue of
Daveistone, Patrick Ogilvy, Robert Karnecors, Sir Andrew Fargusson, vicar pensioner
of Tayne, Sir Nicholas Ros, chaplain of Dunsketh, and Sir Richard Mader, notary
public. John Gibson, presbyter, and Thomas Gaderar, clerk, both of iMoray diocese,
and notaries by apostolic authority, sign the writ. [2759, Box 71.
496. -ith May 1545.] Letters by William Cranstoun, professor of sacred literature,
provost of the collegiate church of St. Salvator within the city of St. Andrews, and
principal official of that see, narrating that at the instance of Andrew Lundy of
Stratharlic, sou of the late John Lundy of Stratharlie, and after due citation of parties,
the official caused to be transumed from the protocol book of the late John Chalmcr,
notary public, a sasine, dated 9th May 1537, in favoiu- of the said John Lundy of
Stratharlie, following on a precept by Walter, Lord of St. John, and given by David
Balfour of Evenstoun, templar-bailie, of the templar-lands of Carnbe in the barony of
Lundy, and also of the templar-lands of Stratharlie, called Sandy Hillock, in the barony
of Lundy and sheriffdom of Fife [cf. 13th May U97, No. 231 supm], which sasine, etc.,
was duly confirmed by the said otficial on 1th May 1545. [703, Box 21.
497. 9th May 1515.] Precept of Clair L'ondat by Adam [Blackader], commendator
of the monastery of Dundrennan, for infcfting Willi.im Neilson in the three merk
land of Barncailzie and Larglauch in the parish of Kirkpatrick-Duram, in the shire of
Dumfries, as nearest and lawfid heir of his late father, Gilbert Neilson of Barncailzie.
Dated at Dundrennan, 9th May 1545. Signed by 'Adam cmedaUirius de Dudrene,'
and by Alexander Spens, prior, John Smyth, James Hetoun, John Turnour, Nicholas
Store, William Thorn, David .lohnsoun, John Wrycht, John Schewysoun, and Andrew
Cuny ngham. [ 1 1 0 1 , Box 30.
498. 17th June 1545.] Instrument of Sasine following upcm and narrating a
precept of dare constat, dated at Dundreiuian, 9th May 1545, by Adam [Blackader],
perpetual commendator of Dundrennan, directed to Aichibald Cairns in Tor, and George
Maxwell, biu-gess of Dumfiies, referring to a writ under the hand and seal of the late
Henry, bishop of Galloway, etc., and commendator of Dundrennan, for infefting
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William Neilson as nearest and lawful heir of his father, the late Gilbert Neilson of
Barnciilzie, in the three merk land of Barncailzie and liarglach in the parish of Kirk-
patrick-Durham and shire of Dumfries, held in chief of the granter and his successors,
.abbots or commendators of Dundrennan, in feu-farm. Sasine given by Archibald
Cairns, 17th June \oi5. Witnesses, Henry Carnis, Thomas Cune (1), and Sir Thomas
Byris. Edward Forman, presbyter of St. Andrews diocese, by apostolic authority
notary. [1288, Box 34.
499. 23rd July 1545.] Precept by Patrick Hepburn of Bolton, laird of the lands
of East Crag, addressed to Mr. George Hepburn and Mr. John Hepburn of Elstaneford,
in terms of a charter liy the granter with consent of Nichola Hume, Lady Ilereis, his
six)use, for infefting William Coc'KBL"RN of that Ilk in liferent, and his son Ai.exaxueu
CocKBURN, and Helen Hepbcrn, Alexander's spouse, their heirs, etc., in the lands of
Eiist Crag in the barony of Hailes, in the constabulary of Haddington and sheriff'rlom of
Edinburgh, in warrandice of the lands of Plewland and an oxgatig in the tenntory of
Linton, and especially for warranting a payment from the lands of Plewland of £10
yearly to the chaplain of the aisle of St. John Baptist founded in the parish church of
Linton. Edinburgh, 23rd July 1545. Xo witnesses. Signed, ' Patrick Hepburn of
Bolton.' Seal attached, bcjiring on a chevron a rose between two lions counter com-
batant and an anchor in base. Legend: 'S. Patricii Hepbvrne.' His wife's seal is
wanting. [1924, Box 49.
500. 2nd September 1545.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept from
the chancery of Queen Mary, dated at Linlithgow, 3r(l August, third year [1545], for
infefting Janet Conyngham as the eldest of four lawful and nearest heirs-portioners
of her father, the late Edward Conyngham of Auchinhervy, who died at the peace and
fealty of the late king, in the 51s. lands of Drunimuling and Spango Conyngham with
mill, etc., in the parish of Inverkip and sherifl'dom of Renfrew, held c)f the Stewart of
Scotland, security being taken for 25s. 6d. of rent of the fourth part of lands and mill,
being in the hands of the Stewart of Scotland for the term of Whitsunday last, and for
51s. of relief. Sasine given by John Semple, as bailie-depute of AVilliam, Lord Semple,
principal sheriff of Renfrew, on 2nd September 1545. Witnesses, John Ewin, David
Crawfurd, and John Pudzain. Hugh Dunlop, presbyter of Glasgow diocese, by apostolic
and imperial authority notary public. [3041, Box 80.
501. 2nd September 1545.] Instrument of Sasine following upon a precept, as
above, for infefting M.argaret Conyn(;h.v,m, second daughter of the late Edward
Conyngham of Auchinhervy, in the above lands. Sasine given same date. Bailie,
notary, and witnesses as in preceding writ. [2857, Box 75.
502. 2nd September 1545.] Notarial Instrument of Sasine following on a precept,
as above, for infefting ELIZABETH CUNXINGILUI, as third daughter of the late Edward
Cunningham of Auchinhervy, in the lands named in preceding writs. Sasine given
same date. Same bailie, witnesses, and notary. [2139, Box 54.
503. 2nd September 1545.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept, as above,
for infefting Helena Conyngham, as the fourth heir and the younger of four lawful
and nearest heirs-portioners of the above-named Edward Conyngham, her father, in the
above lands. Same date, bailie, notary, and witnesses. [2622, Box 67.
504. 10th September 1545.] Instrument of Sasine following on a crown precept
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by Queen Wary, dated at St. Andrews, 9th September [1545], in favour of Alexander
Myrtoun of Eandelstoun, and Cristina Setoun, his spouse, upon their own resigna-
tion, of the lands of Eandelstoun, with manor, yards, orchards, etc., in the shcriflTdom
of Fife, in conjunct fee, etc. Sasiiie given by James Setoun, sheriff of Fife, 10th
September 1545. "Witnesses, John Smert, George "Wylke, Thomas ^\'ylie, and Kobert
Moreis. James Anderson, clerk of St. Andrews diocese, by apostolic authority notary.
[1541, Box 40.
505. 14th January 1546.] Tack or Lease by Alexander [Milne], abbot of Camljus-
kenneth, gi-anting to D.vviD Balfour of Inchery, and Katherine CroMiMYE [Cronibie],
his spouse, and to their firstborn and second sons, David and Iii< hard Balfour, the
lands of ' Pullis,' with meadow, etc., as formerly leased, in the sheriffdom of Clack-
mannan, for nineteen years, at a yearly rental of £17, 13s. 4d. [Scots]. At Cambu.s-
kenneth, 14th January 1545-6. Signed by the abbot and by Dns Ninianus Greg,
tertius prior, Dns Willielmus Broun, sub-prior, [Domini] Archibald M'Brak, l)avid
Hagyc, William Ifeid, John Painter, Alexander Gray, James Makbrange, Thomas
Macbrek, Andrew Row, and Andrew Home, Frater Thomas Wordye, Frater Johannes
Ascin [Erskine], Frater Dauid Nycholl. Witnesses, Mr. John Anderson, notary public,
Walter Hag\e, and Thomas Schedow. Seal of the abbey attached, in fair preservation.
[1463, Box 38.
506. 20th Jainiary 154G.] Lease by Walter, lord of St. John, knight, preceptor
of Torphiehen, in favour of his ' lovit cwsing and servitour,' NiCOL DuNDA.s, his heirs,
etc., of the twenty-six acres of the lands of Auld Liston, presently occupied by Catherine
Smyth, relict of the late Gilbert Dundas, William Greg, Andrew Symsoun, William
Patersoun, James ^^'ischart, Nicoll AVischart, James Smyth, and David Smyth, in the
barony of Auldliston and shire of Linlithgow, for the space of nineteen years from
entry at A\'hitsunday next, at a yearly rental of twenty-six bolls of bear and twenty-six
capons, with other duties and services used and wont. Dated at Edinburgh, 20th
January 1545-6. Seal wanting. Signed, 'AV. lord Sanctiohis.' Witnesses, Andrew
Lindsay, the grantor's brother-german, William Polwart, Mr. Laurence Lindsay, and
Thomas Hutchesoun, notary public. [21S51, Box 75.
507. 28th JaiHiary 154G.] Charter by William [Colville], commendator or usufruc-
tuar of the monastery of Culross, and John [Colville], abbot of the same, with consent
of the convent, in consideration of 140 merks Scots paid for the use of the monastery,
and for the repair and upkeep of the monastery and houses of the regulars, deca\-ed
and ruinous, granting and letting in feu-farm to John Fethye in Foddi.smilne, and
M.vrgaret Balfoui;, his wife, the lunger liver of the two and their lawful heirs, male
or female, etc., the mill commonly called Foddismyln, 'cum astrictis nudturis, viz.
insukkin et outsukkin, viz. the insukkin de grangia de Abircrummy ex duobus celdris,
lie schilling, viuun batum lie pek cuiuscunque bolle eiusdem, et de octo celdris firmarum
pertinentibus dicto nostro monasterio de eiisdem terris de Abircrummve ainiuatim
soluendis, pro duobus bollis huiusmodi vnum batum lie pek, et de omnibus aliis fructibus
vmim batum lie pek ex quinque modiis, viz. of ilk five firlottis ane pek,' with kilns,
granaries, and eight ' gerse sowmes ' in pasture of the said Grange of Abircrummye
used and wont, with pertinents, lying in the grantcr's l}arony of Abircrummye, in the
sheriffdom of Fife, between the lands of the ' Walkmiln ' on west, the lands of said
Grange on east and north, and the burn (' torrentem') likewise on east and south,
extending now in the rental to £4, 13s. 4d. Scots money and twelve capons : To be
134 CALENDAR OF [1546
held to the grantees and their heirs, etc., of the graiiters and their successors, with
common pasture, with ' falc and divot ' to be dug in convenient phices in the barony or
lands of Abircrummye, to repair and build the mill and mill-lade : moreover, the farmers
and tenants of the Grange shall with their animals draw or carrj' the mill-stones and
the 'stuling' to the mill, and for building and repairing the house and mill-lead with
the mill and ' milne dam,' with the multures of the (irange : The grantees rendering to
the granters £5, IGs. Sd. Scots money, at the usual terms, and twelve capons at Christ-
mas, of feu-farm, and so in augmentation for grassum, 2.3s. 4d., of which sum Gs. 8d.
shall be distributed to the convent ' ad eoriun pittancias vel lie pittycommonis ' yearly ;
also three suits of court, and duplicand at entry of heirs, etc. Dated and signed by
the granters, and by Robert [Reid], bishop of Orkney and abbot of Kinlos, in token of
his consent, at Culross, 28th January 1.54-5-6. Witnesses, James Prestoun, Mr. William
Blacader, Alexander Gaw, Patrick Bruis, James Currc, A\'illiam Currye in Crumniyc,
Sir Cuthbert Proude, Sir John Broun. Sir Robert Broun and Sir Thomas Malcome,
notaries. Signed by the bishop, the commendator and abbot, and by Friars John
Cristeson, John Kynpont, David Trumbull, John Yowng, Michael Donaldsoun, Robert
Cr3'stesoun, George Patersoun, Robert Dewquhir, Robert Holkat, Archibald Prymros,
Alexander Bauerege, John A\'estuatter, and Andrew Trumbull. [877, Box 25.
508. 28th January 154G.] Duplicate of the above charter, with signatures. Seals
wanting. [878, Box 25.
509. 30th January 154G.] Precept of Sasine by the above-named commendator
and abbot of Culross, directed to Mr. Edward Bruce and John Blacader, for infefting
John Fethyk and his wife in Foddismill, as in No. 507 mqmi. Signed by the com-
mendator and abbot oidj', at Culross, 30th January 1545-6. Same witnesses as in
preceding writs. Seal wanting. [879, Box 25.
510. 13th February 1546. J Precept of Clare Constat by Patrick (.^uliit [White] of
Inuerdonyng (addressed to Thomas Oliphant of Freland, as bailie), nan-ating that the
granter had given to his late son, John White, and his heirs, the half of the south
portion of the lands of the Common of Donyng, lying in the barony of Edindonyng and
shire of Perth, and that now the granter's daughter, Jonet White, w'ife of Andrew
Oliphant, is her brother's undoubted heir — therefore directing that she be infeft in the
lands. Dated at Inuerdonyng, 13th February 1545-6. Witnesses, John Cubstoun(?),
Robert l)onatsoun, William Smyth, and John Young. Thomas Anand, notary, signs
for the granter. [949, Box 26.
511. 1st March 1546.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding on and narrating the
precept, No. 509 supnt, in favour of John Fethie. Sasine given liy John Blacader of
Inzefer, as bailie, 1st March 154.5-G. Witnesses, William and James Curry, John
Anderson, Thomas and James Richertsoun, and Sir John Dcvar. Sir Thomas Malcum,
presbyter of St. Andrews diocese, by apostolic authority notary. [880, Box 25.
512. 15th March 1546.] Charter by David [Betoun], cardinal, archbishop of St.
Andrews, etc., and commendator of Arbroath, granting to his kinsman David Betoun
of Melgound, and the lawful heirs-male of his body, whom failing, to James Betoun,
his brother-german, whom failing, to Alexander Betoun, their brother-german and heirs,
as above, whom all failing, to the nearest heirs of the said David, the whole kirklands
of Abyrlempno, lying in the lordship and barony of Roscoby in the regality of St.
1546] THE LAI NG CHARTERS 135
Andrews anrl sheriffdom of Forfar : To lie held in feu-farm for the sum of £3, 6s. 8d.
Scots, old rent, .and 2Gs. 8d. yearly in payment of grassum, and 6s. 8d. of augmentation,
being a totid yearly payment of £b Scots, w-ith three suits at three head pleas to be
held at Kescoby yearly, and the usual duplicand at entry of heirs. Dated at St.
Andrews, 15th March 1545-6. Among the witnesses are AValter Beton, archdeacon of
Lothian, the cardinal's brother, John Lauder, archdeacon of Teviotdale, secretary,
Bernard Baillie, rector of Haddington, John Beton of Balfour, the cardinal's nephew,
captain of the castle of St. Andrews, and Robert Beton of Creich, Stewart of the
regality. Signed by the cardinal, whose own seal and that of the chapter .are attached.
[98, Box 2.
513. 27th March 154G.] Tack or Lease by Walter [Linds.ay], lord of St. John,
knight, preceptor of Torphichen, in favour of Hexry Polwert of Coustoun, J.vmes
PoLUERT, Walter Poluert, and Andro Poluert, his sons, of the keeping of the
meadow called the ' Kersljoge,' Ipng in the baronj' of Toi-phichen and sheriffdom of
Linlithgow, to endure for their lives and the life of the longest liver. During wliicli
time they ' sail hayne and maw the said medow upon thair awyne expensis and keip
all guiddis out of the samync fra the time of hayninge cum onto the tyme the saitl
medow be mawyn and put into rouk be our tenentis of the barony of Torphechyne, as
the vse is and hes beiii in aid tymes bygane,' and from that time forth they and their
sub-tenants shall ' haue the haill gerss of the said medow to be vsit be thame at thair
plesure,' the meadow to be mown yearly the week before Magdalen day, or after, as
found expedient. They shall also have the tillage and occupancy of the cornland
within that me.adow that bears no hay, uith a ' rouk ' of h.ay and other profits. Signed
at Edinburgh, 27th March 1546. Seal .appended, somewhat broken. A figure, probaWy
St. John. Shield below showing the Lindsay fess, and a dove with outspread brings
in the chief. Legend broken : ' kJ^ Va . . . . P.D. Tor : In Sco ' (?). [2852, Box 75.
514. 30th March 1546. J Instrument of Sasine proceeding upon and narrating a
precept, of date at St. Andrews, 15th March 1545-6, by David, cardinal archbishop of
St. Andrews, in terms of the charter of feu-farm [No. 512 sinmt] b}- him. Sasine given,
30th March 1546, by John Guthre of Collistoun, liailie, to John Lyddell, attornej* for
the granter. Witnesses, Thomas Balfour, younger, John Proffeit, William Barlwur,
and Sir George Lyell, curate of Aberlempno. William Fuyrd, presl)yter of St. Andrews
diocese, by apostolic .authority notary puUic. [2093, Box 52.
515. 28th April 1546.] Charter under the Great Seal of Queen Mary granting
to George Home of 'Wedderburn, Jonet Hepburn, his spouse, and their heirs, upon
their own resignation, the half-lands of Polworth, with messu.age, etc., in the sheriffilom
of Berwick. Edinburgh, 28th April 1546. [See L't'ijidrum Mugni Siyilli, vol. iii.
No. 3229.] Great seal, somewhat broken, still appended. [1479, Box 38.
516. 1546.] Precept by George [Durie], commendator of Dunfermline, for
infefting, in terms of a charter of feu-farm, John OTTERr.rnx, lord of the fee of the
lands of Reiilh.all, etc., the heirs-male of his body, whom f.ailing, the eldest heir-female,
in the third part of the lands of Easter Haillis, with the third part of the walk-mill
thereof, lying in the regality of Dunfermline, lordship of Musselburgh, and sheriffdom
of Edinburgh. Dated at the s.aid monastery, 1546. [2642, Box 68.
517. 28th May 1516.] Instrument of Sasine, in terms of a ch.arter of feu-farm, and
136 CALENDAR OF [1546
precept directed to Alexander Auldiiistoun of that Ilk, and Mr. David Hamyltoun in
Prestoun, dated Edinburgh, 27th May 154G, by George, Lord Seton, in favour of his
cousin or kinsman, GfX)RGE Seton, son of the late Archil)ald Seton in St. Germains, of
the kiiklands of Lasswade (which the late Thomas Giffert occupied), lying at the west
end of the town of Dalkeith, in the regality of St. Andrews, barony of Kirkliston, and
shire of Edinburgh. Witnesses to precept, George Nesbit, baron of Dalzell, Philip
Nesbit, his son, Adam Nesbit of that Ilk, John Seytoun of Lathrisk, John Mosnian, and
Alexander Young, notaries. Sasine given 28th j\Iay 1516. Witnesses, John Giflert,
son of the said late Thomas, James Aldincraw, 'NA'illiam Penango, and Paul Leys. John
Mosman, of Glasgow diocese, by apostolic authority notary public. [1V51, Box 4-5.
518. 31st May L546.] Charter by Patrick [Heplnirn], In.shop of Moray and chapter
thereof, granting to Alexander Kose of Holme, and Janet Dunb.^r, his spouse, and
their lawful heirs-male, failing whom and the nearest lawful heirs-male of the said
Alexander, to the nearest lawful heiis-male of Hugh Ro.se, liaroii of Kilravock, bearing
the name and arms of Kose, the kirkhuuls of Duldawliauch, with the kiln and croft of
the same, lying in the barony of Ardclauch, regality of Spynie and shire of Inverness :
To lie held in feu-farm of the 1)ishop and his successors ; rendering therefor £5, 13s. 4d.
of old I'ent, and for one custom mart, 24s., and for twenty-four poultries, at 3d. each,
Gs., and for two bolls of oats, at 4s. the boll, 8s., and for two kids, at 14d. each, 2s. 4d.,
and for grassum of said lands, 33s. 4d., and for airiages and carriages, Gs. 8d. yearly,
and in augmentation of rental, 20s., — in all, £10, 13s. 8d. Scots yearly ; also paying
suit at three head coiuts yearly, to be held at Spynie, and at justiciary courts when held ;
mth warlike service when required. Dated at Elgin, 31st May 1.540. Witnesses, James
Dunbar of Conze, James Innes of Drany, Alexander Innes in Pethnik, John Thomson,
burgess of Elgin, Sir Andrew Wallace, Sir James Douglas, ISIr. Hugh Crag, and AVilliam
Vysman, notaries puljlic. Signed by the bishop and chapter. Seals attached. [82,
Box 2.
519. 31st May 1546.] Precept of Sasine following on the immediately preceding
charter, directed to James Innes of Drany and Alexander Dolles of Buildert, as bailies.
Same date. Sealed with chapter seal only. [83, Box 2.
520. llth June 1546.] Charter by Queen Mary confirming a charter (dated at
Finlaystoun, 14th September 1545) liy James Lile, lord of the fee of the lands, granting
and alienating to W1LLI.A.M, Earl of Glencaiun, the lands of Over Mains of Duchell,
with tower, etc.. Nether Mains of Duchell, Myltoun and mill, Hawtanrig and Corrucht,
extending to a £10 land, lying in the barony of Duchal and shire of Renfrew: To
be held lilench of the queen for one pound of pepper and one pound of cucumber
yearly at Whitsunday, if asked. Witnesses, Mr. Adam Wallace, Mr. John Porterfield,
Archibald Maklauchlane of Eskok, and Sir Robert iMaxwell. Charter of confirmation
dated at Stirling, 11th June 1546. Registrnm Mar/ni Sir/illi, vol. iii. No. 3262. [3084,
Box 81.
521. 16th June 1546.] Instrument narrating that at the date hereof Alan Gr.\y
of Buriiecastel, before the notary and witnesses, passed to the presence of Cuthbert
Cranstoun, and there freely, and in consideration of a sum of money, resigned into the
hands of the said Cuthliert as superior, ml reimmeiituvm, a ten-shilling land of his four
merk 10s. land of Burnecastel, lying in the town and territory of Burnecastel, in the
bailiary of Lauderdale and sheriffdom of Berwick, held in chief of the said Cuthbert,
1547] THE LAING CHARTERS 187
who thereupon let to the said Ahiii, his lieirs and assignees, tiie said 10s. lands along
with 10(1. of his lands of Burnecastel, occupied Ijy Alan, extending in all to a one merk
land, with so much of the house as is occupied by said Alan, for the space of three years,
at a yearly rent of 13s. Id. Which things were doTie at the Easter >Iains of Thirlstane,
IGth June 1-510. W'itnes.ses, Uichard and John Cranstoun, sons of the said Cuthbert,
William Tuniio, John Pjell, John Johnestoun, and Thomas Kilpatrik. John Castellaw,
presbyter of St. Andrews diocese, by apostolic authority notary puldic. [3G7, Box 11.
522. --nd June 1.540.] Contemporary copy of Lease l)y James Sandilands, son
and heir of James Sandilands of Calder, knight, 'donatour ' constituted liy John Hill, son
of the late George Hill in Cattelbok, to the terms to run of an assignation made to
him by James Dundas of that Ilk of two thiid parts of the mains of Kirkliston, other-
wise called Cattelbok, with teindsheaves thereof, granting to the said John Hill,
as sub-tenant, a lease of the same for the term yet to run at a yearly rental of three
chaldcrs victual, namely one chalder of wheat, one of bear, and one of oats, and twenty-
seven merks in money. Calder, 22nd June 1546. Witnesses, James Couchrane,
Archiliald Dowglas, Hector Charles, and Sir William Kempyon, chaplain and notary
puljlic. Copy made l>y Mr. Gilbert iMakmath, notary public. [2 MS, Box 54.
523. 1st October 154G.] Precept l)y Jonet, Margaret, Elizabeth, and Elena
Conyngham, daughters and heirs-portioners of the late Edward Conyngham of
Auchinhcrwy, for infefting their cousin or kinsman, Robert Conyngham of
Auchinhervy, his heirs and assignees, in terms of a charter granting and alienating
to him their whole portions of the lands of Drumnuding and Spango Conyngham
[see No. 495 sujiyu, of date 2nd September 1545], each fourth part extending to 12s. 9d.,
and the mill corresponding : To be held of the queen as stewart of Scotland. Dated
at Hayning, 1st October 1546. Witnesses, James Rois, tutor of Hayning, Archibald
Conyngham, and (Jeorge Wans. Hugh Dunlop, chaplain and notary public, signs
for Janet Conyngham and Margaret Conyngham, also for John A\'aus, spouse of
-Margaret, also for Elena Conyngham 'in Chapeltoun.' He also signs for Elizabeth,
who gives her consent. [3012, Box 80.
524. 2nd .March 1547.] Charter of Alienation by Alexander Myretoun of Randcr-
stoun, with consent of Cristine Seitoun, his spouse, convej'ing to Christopher
Seitoun, his heirs and assignees, the lands of Itanderston, in the shire of Fife : To
be held of the (juoen and her successors for services due and wont. Dated and signed
at Randerston, 2nd March 151G-7. Witnesses, Mr. George Seitoun, John Smart, and
David Sj)cns, notary, who signs for Cristine Seitoun. [311, Box 10.
525. March 1547.] Precept of Sasine by Mr. John Porterfield of that Ilk
for infefting Wii,i,i.\m Cunvnch.uie, Earl of Glencairn, in the lands of Newtonwood,
Horsward, and Cragfald, in the barony of Duchal and shire of Renfrew. Dated at
Duchal, March 1546-7. [The year is scarcely legible, but it is apparently as given.]
Signed, ' Maistir Johne Por^tfcild w' my hand.' [30S5, Box 81.
526. 10th March 1547.] Instrument narrating that William Hamilton of SanclKjuhar,
knight, who had a donation from the late King .lames the Fifth of the non-entries of the
lands of Trune, Fullartoun, llarparland, Laithislands, .Marrase, (iaillys, Sewaltoun, Corsbc,
and Crakisland, with mill and fisheries in the bailiary of Kyle-Stewart and shire of
Ayr, resigned all his rights iii and to the same in the hands of James, Earl of Arran,
s
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tutor of the (jueen and protector of the kingdom, in favour of David Blah; of Adam-
toun and jNIakgahet IIamii.toun, his spouse, their heirs, etc. Done in the lodging of
the said governor in Edinburgh, 10th March 1546-7. Witnesses, John Daniclston, rector
of Pvsert, James "Wallace, and James Hamilton. Mr. William Ilamiltoun, M.A.
notary by apostolic authority. [326, Box 10.
527. 10th March 1547.] Gift under the Privy Seal by Mary, Queen of Scots,
with consent of James, Earl of Arran, etc., to David Blair of Adamtoun and
Margaret Hamiltoun, his spouse, of the non-entry and other dues of the lands of
Trune, etc., as in No. 220 snqmi, in terms of the above resignation. Edinburgh, 10th
March 1546-7. [1277, Box 34.
528. l^th March 1547.] Letters by John Makcaw, archdeacon of the cathedral
church of Lismorc, and John Guillermi, licentiate in decreets, provost of Seitounc, of
the diocese of St. Andrews, with the provost [not named] of Trinity Church near
Edinburgh, papal commissioners appointed liy letters from the papal see, dated at
Rome, 19th February 1544, No. 485 stqmi, reciting and (after due citation and
appearance of the parties interested, as narrated) confirming, by papal authority,
the lease by George [Durie], archdeacon of St. Andrews and perpetual commendator of
the monastery of Dunfermline, in favour of Mr. Hi'(iH Kir;, burgess of Edinburgh,
JONET Hoi'PAR, his spouse, and J.\mes Rig, their son, of date 5th April 1541, No. 453
»up-a, and also (2) the charter of feu-farm in favour of the said spouses, of date 22nd
May 1543, No. 476 fitipm, of the lands of Carberry, in the 'schire' of Mus-selburgh and
regality of Dunfermline. Letters dated in the aisle of St. Anthony the Martyr, in St.
Giles' Church, Edinburgh, 14th March 1546-7. Witnesses, Andrew [Durie], liishop of
Galloway, etc., John lialket of Pitferren, Andrew Johnstoun of Elphinstoun, Andrew
Murray of Blackbarony, Robert Aitoun in Inchedarny, Archibald Betoun of Capildra,
John Orrok of that Ilk, and Mr. Edward Ramsay, rector of Fuklen. Edward T)iksoun,
by apostolic authority notary public. Seal of John Makcaw still attached — shield
charged with a pheon point upwards. Legend: 'S. lohannes Makcav.' [1698,
Box 44.
529. 2nd April 1547.] Instrument of Sasine in favour of Walter Wilkesoux
in Rathobyris, following on a precept of sasine (dated 31st March 1547) granted by
Mr. Thomas Makcalzeyne, burgess of the Inirgh of Edinburgh, in terms of a charter of
sale, to the said ^\'altei-, of the lands of Al)thane, formerly and now called Rathobyris,
in the barony of Kirklistoun, regality of St. Andrews and shire of Edinburgh : To be held
lilench of the archliishops of St. Andrews. Robert Chcpman, as bailie in that part,
gives sasine on 22Md April 1547. Witnesses, Mr. Robert Winramc, Stephen Lauder,
James Wilkeson, John and George Wilkesoun, John Smyth, and Sir James Bishop,
chapl.iin. Thomas Kene, of (!la.sgow diocese, ))y apostolic authority notary. The
bailie's seal (in a broken condition) is appended ; a .saltire engrailed alone visible.
Legend imperfect: '[Sig]illum Kobert[i] Chcpma[nJ.' [463, Box 13.
530. 12th May 1547.] Tack or Lease by John [Browne], abbot of Sweetheart,
and the convent thereof, letting to Thoalvs Browne in Lands, and his assignees, their
40s. land called the Hither Inglistone, and the 20s. land called the Karse, in the
baronj' of Lochkyndelaw and stewartry of Kirkcudbright, for the space of nineteen
years from Whitsunday next, for a yearly rent of £G Scots. With clause of warrandice.
At Sweetheart Abbey, 12th May 1547. Signed l)y the abbot and by the following
1548] THE LAING CHARTERS 139
monks : Thomas Pcddcr, John Kyrkpatrick, Patrick Velche, Kobcit Xotman, Thomas
Murray, "William Johnston, ^\'illiam Lytill, Andrew Donart, and Thomas Dicson.
Seal attached, showing, under a canopy, the Virgin and Child, both crowned — the former
clad in a mantle which also enwraps the Child. Legend illegible. [1940, Box 50.
531. 12th July 1547.] Papal Letters to the provosts of Dunglas and Trinity
College (Edinburgh), and the dean of Kestalrig, empowering them to authorise tlie
feu-farming of the lands of Foddismill, as in No. 507 siqmt, to John Fethye and
Margaret Balfour, his wife. Dated at Kome, 12th July 1547. [881, Box 25.
532. 21st October 1547.] Notarial Instrument narrating that John [Browne],
aljbot of Sweetheart, ' nocht of varyand mynd bot for gud lufe and favour quhilk he
presently buyr to his maist dearest father Thojlvs Broune in Lavne, in his playne
coiu-t haldin on the abbay grene of Sweithart hes admittit . . . the said Thomas and
his ayris kyndlie tenentes in and to ' the 40s. lands of Trostan, 40s. lands of Kinhervie,
.£3 lands of Lochhill, 20s. lands of the Karse and 40s. lands of Hither Ingliston, in the
al)ove barony, etc., for yearly payment of 'dowbijl maill for ewerie pundland, that is to
say, twentie punds money of this realm for the said ten pund land.' Done on the said
abbey green at 11 a.m., 21st October 1547. Witnesses, inter alios, John JIaxwell in
Ardis, bailie-depute, and William Maxwell, his brother, James Brown, Walter
M'Cartnay, John M'Cartnay, and Kichard Pawtonesoun idias Dik. David Makgee, of
Glasgow diocese, by apostolic authority notary public. [1941, Box 50.
533. 13th March 1548.] Lease by John [Browne], abbot of Sweetheart, in favour
of CUTHBERT Browne, and his assignees, of the eight merk land ' callit the Drowme,'
and the thirty shilling land of Nether Kers, in the barony of Lochkindeloch and
stewartry of Kirkcudbright, for the term of nineteen years from the feast of Whit-
sunday next, at a yearly rental of twenty merks and a half. With power to sublet,
etc. Dated at Sweetheart, 13th March 1547-8. Signed by the abbot and by Thomas
Pedder, John Kyrkpatrick, Patrick Velch, Andrew Donart, James Derling, Alexander
Arthur, Thomas Murray, ^^'illiam Jonstone, and William Litill, members of the
convent. Portion of seal attached. [2902, Box 70.
534. 18th March 1548.] Precept of Sasine bv John [Brown], abbot of Sweet-
heart, for infefting Cuthbert Brown, son of the late Thomas Brown of Barbeth, in
the eight merk land of Drum in the barony of Lochkindeloch, in the stewartrj' of
Kirkcudbright, in terms of a charter of feu-farm. Beddendo, seventeen merks annually.
Dated ISth March 1547-8. Signed by the abbot and by eight monks identical ^vith
those in lease of 12th May 1547, No. 530 su^mi, omitting William Johnstone, and with
Alexander Arthur in place of Kobert Notman. [1157, Box 31.
535. 5th April 1548.] Precept by Kichard, abbot of St. Colm's Inch, and Kobert
Stewart, son and apparent heir of Henry Stewart of Kossyth, bailie of the aW)ot,
commanding and charging ' Sande Thonisone, serjand,' that, on sight of this precept,
he pass to the lands of Wester Balclaweis, and to Henry Moyse and Janet Anderson,
his spouse, occupiers and labourers of the lands, and warn the said Henry and Janet
' to denud the said ground of Balclawis M'ester ' of themselves and their goods at Whit-
sunday next ' without ony langer delay, and in takin of the samyn that you tak furth a
distres of thair howsis, in signe of thair rem\nng, and alse that [ye] pas on flittinfryday
and do the samyn and alse on the Weddyiuiisday nixt efter M'ytsonday, that ye pas to
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the saidis laiidis of Wester Balclaweis . . . and that ye dcnud the j^round of the
samyn of all and syndry the saidis Ilenryis and his spous forsaidis gudis and thaimself,
and at you put the gudis of Wylliam Spettell, youngar, on the samyn and keip and
defend thaim thareon,' etc. Dated at Donibyisell, 5th April 154S. Witnesses,
' Dene ' John Brounhill, James and John Ahyrcrummy, Koljert Stewart, and l\obert
Brown. Signed by the abljot and his l)ailie.
Executions of the above precept follow on same paper — the first, of date 7th April
[1548], stating that the said Alexander Thomson passed to thclands and warned the tenants
named to ' denud the ground ' at Whitsunday, and in token thereof he ' set furtht a stoill
at the dur ' in presence of Ivobert Matheson, Kobert Anderson, and Sir James Chalmer,
notary public, witnesses, and took instruments thereon. On 18th May [1548], he
passed and warned the said Heni-y Moyes to remove from the land, and again ' put
furth a stouir in presence of Kobert Cant, John Adesoun, and the said notary. On
23rd May, the said Alexander Thomson passed ' and put the gudis of A\'illiam Spittall,
yonger, sone and aperand aire to William Spittall of Luchquhet, upon the ground of
AVester Balclawe efter the tenor herof and put all uther gudis movble that I culd
apprehend of [oft'] the samyn ' in presence of the said bailie, Patrick Ilakhed of Pitfirran,
Mr. George Settoun, David Bothuell, James Sibbald of Kankelour, and Sir Thomas
Malcum and Sir James Chalmer, notaries piiblic ; the last named signing on behalf of
the officer. [97, Box 2.
536. -nd May 1548.] Charter under the Great Seal by t^ueen Mary, with
consent of James, Earl of Arran, governor, granting (in terms of his own resigna-
tion) to John Fullartoun of that Ilk in liferent, and to David Fuij.artoun his son
and heir-apparent, his heirs and assignees, in heritage, the 40s. lands of Fnllartouii,
40s. lands of Harparland, 40s. lands of Lathisland, 40s. lands of Marres, 40s. lands
of Glays, £20 lands of Corsbye, £5 lands of Crakisland, half-merk lands of Sandehillis,
20s. lands of Galis Cauldwell, 10s. lands of Crukisland, of old extent, with nine acres of
land, lying in the bailiary of Kyle-Stewart and sheriiTdom of Ayr. This writ is
much mutilated and defaced, but see Uegistnm Magiii Sujilli, vol. iv. No. 202. Dated
Edinburgh, 2nd May 1548. [1278, Box 34.
537. 18th May 1548.] Instrument of Sasine following on a roj-al precept (of
same date) in terms of the preceding charter of 2nd May 1540, to John Fullautoun
and his son David. Sasine given 18th May 1548, by George Wallace, bailie named in
precept. Witnesses, Adam A\''allace, William Blair, William Pettegi'ew, Thomas
Cunynghame, AMlliam Bold, John Ryche, and A\'illiam Blak-wood. Adam 'Wallace,
presbyter of Glasgow diocese, by apostolic authority notary public. [1279, Box 34.
538. 28th May 1548.] Charter by Queen Mary confirming a charter (dated
at Edinburgh, 2nd l\Iay 1548) by Hugh Kennedy of Girvenmanys, granting to Mr.
James M'Gill, burgess of Edinburgh, and to Jonet Adam.son, his spouse, the lands
of Nosz and Quyetstanc in the lordship and earldom of Caithness, in the sheriffdom of
Inverness : To be held of the queen and her successors for ward and relief. Witnesses
to charter, William Chene, James Makcartnay, James Nicholson, and John Young,
notaries public. Confirmation [cf. Urgistrum Magni SujiUi, vol. iv. No. 210] dated 28th
May 1548. [1.358, Box 3-5.
539. 5th June 1548.] Notarial Instrument narrating that Thomas Kennedy of
Bargany, as superior, gave sasine with his own hand to Thomas Makcubeyn of the
1548] THE LAING CHARTERS 141
10s. lands of Knokbrokloch alias Trodeiiat (?), in the parish of Kirkoswald, caildora of
Caii-ick and sheiiH'dom of Ayr. .Sasino given 5th June 1.548. AVitnesses, Robert
.Muir, JMorice Makclazan, Sir John Stevart, Mr. James Colville and Sir Patiick
.Murquhe, chaplain and notaries public. Alexander Mure, clerk of Glasgow diocese, by
apostolic authority notary public. ["26 1.3, Box 67.
540. 30th July 1.548.] Charter by James [Stewart], commendator of Kelso (and
.Melrose), with consent of the chapter of Kelso, granting to Kobert Eeutoun, son and
heir-apparent of John Bertoun of Craigiis, the whole lands of Easter and Wester
1 )udingston, with half the mill lands, etc., lying in the regality of Kelso and sheriffdom
of Edinburgh, which lands belonged to, and were resigned by, the said John Bertoun
and Jonet Litill, his spouse : To be held in feu-farm for £93, 13s. 4d. Scots yearly.
Dated at Kelso, 1548 [see next wi'it]. Signed by the commendator and by
Adam Chatto, sub-prior, James Ancrum, liadulph Gledstens, Walter Morro, Michael
Catto, and Thomas Symson, membei's of the convent. [678, Box 20.
541. 30th July 1548.] Precept (in terms of the above charter) directed to
Alexander Bertoun, Florentine Corntoun, and David Marche, as bailies, for infefting
KoBEi'.T Bektoun in the lands of Wester and Easter Duddingston. Dated at Kelso,
30th Jul)- 1548. Signed as in charter. [2099, Box 53.
542. 8th August 1548.] Instrument narrating that Patrick Hamilton of Bogsidc
and Jean Bold, his wife, resign and renounce in the hands of John Fuelaiitoun of that
Ilk, the whole fishing of the water at the mouth of Irvine where it flows and ebbs in
the western sea within the bailiary of Kyle-Stewart and sheriffdom of Ayi-, and the said
spouses acknowledge that the fishing has been for ever redeemed from all right or title,
possession or interest which they had in the said fisliing before this date, or can have
in the future. Done at Bogside, 8th August 1548. James Colquhone, James Benis
[or Beuis], and Thomas Mathfane, witnesses. Adam Wallace, presljyter of Glasgow
diocese, by apostolic authority notary pul)lic. [1280, Box 34.
543. 24lh August 1548.] Tran.sumpt or Extract of Charter by Queen Mary
confirming a charter (dated at Dumliarton, 16th August 1548) by Alexander
M'Kynne of Knokdoire granting to his first-born son and apparent heir, Giluekt
M'Kynne, the £5 lands of Knokdoire in the isle of Kosneth and sheriffdom of
Dumbarton : To be held for ward and relief. Witnesses to original charter, Colin
Campbell of Arkinglas, Donald Canipliell of Ardentenie, Eobert Blair and Mr. John
Blair, notary public. Confirmed, 24tli May 1548. [Cf. Registruin Muijni Si/jilli, vol. iv.
No. 244.] Extract made l:>y Mr. James Makgill of Ivaukeilor-nether, clerk register.
[1482, Box 38.
544. 4th September 1548.] Transumpt of an Instrument of Sasine, dated 4th
September 1548, following on a charter and precept dated at Kelso, 30th July 1548
[No. 540 supm], by James [Stewart], commendator of Kelso, in favour of Kobekt
B.vitTON, son and heir-apparent of John Barton of Craigis, of the lands of Wester and
Eiistcr Duddingston. Sasine gi\en l)y AA'illiam Lawson, brother-germaii of James
Lawson of Humby, as bailie. AN'itncsses, Henry Barton, Philip Mowbray, Kobert Ker,
Iletny Bicarton, and James Carnis, serjeant of the said lands. Transumpt made in
presence of the bailies of the burgh of the street of the canons of the monastery of
Holyrood near Edinburgh [Canongate], on 4th October 1570, at the instance of James
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Logan, their common clerk, from the protocol book of the latu John ]\Iacncil, some-
time common clerk of said burj;h. Witnesses, James Johnstonn, commissary clerk
of E(linl)urgh, Jolin Mosman, John Kobcson, James Young, notaries, John Achesoun,
Kobert Mure, burgesses, and John Sprott, Serjeant of said burgh. [991, Box 27.
545. Gth October 1548.] Ketour of IiKjncst made liefore Ninian Guthrie of
Kingany, shcrifT-depute of Forfar, by Jolm Ogilvy of Balnagarro, William Dempster of
Carreldston, Andrew Currour of Logynij-gill, John lilair, apparent of IJalgillo, John
.Somcr in Wester Denune, John Guthrie of Collcstoun, Alexander Ogilvy of Clova,
John Ogilvy of Liuerquharitc, James Annand of Persye, Master David Abcrcromb}-,
Master .lames Ilaliljurton, Thcmias Lyell, apparent of Murthill, David Watterston of
that Ilk, John Ogilvy in Kyn . . . [illegible], and Master Thomas llaliburton, as jurors, who
declared Jamks Ocjilvy to be the nearest and lawful heir of his father, the late James
Ogilvy of lialfour, in the lands of Cuikston, with mill ; the lands of Blackstoun, in the
barony of Craggis Glenyla in the sherift'dom of Forfar ; the lands of Cuikstoun l)eing
valued at fifty merks, and in time of peace at .£G Scots, Blackstoun at ten merks and
40s. Scots ; and they were held of the late Elizabeth Hepburn of Craggs and of Mr.
Alexander Livingston, her spouse, while she li\ed, and now are held of him by the
courtesy of Scotland (Cuikston for ward and relief, and Blackstoun blench), being in his
hands as superior since the decease of the late James Ogilvy a year and twenty days
past. Dated at Forfar, fith October 1.548. Portions of five seals attached. [2937,
Box 77.
546. lUth November l-")48.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept of clare
constat (dated at Dunfermline, 20th October 1548), by George [Durie], commendator of
Dunferndine, etc., for infefting Wii.t.iam Orrok as heir of his brother-german, Kobert
Orrok of that Ilk, in two jwrts of the lands of Orrok, Sillieball)e, and DunTierne, in the
regality of Dunfermline and sherifidom of Fife, held for ward and marriage, the lands
having been vacant for about four years. Sasine given 10th November 1548, at the
principal mansion of the lands, by Patrick Halked of Pitfirrane, as bailie of the regality.
Witnesses, Mr. Andrew Stewart, Adam Stewart, his son, Alexander Orrok, brother of
said A\'illiam, Sir Alexander Inglis, Sir Henry Watson, chaplains, and others. James
Chalmer, presbyter of St. Andi'ews, notary by apostolic authority. [1902, Box 49.
547. 5th February 1549.] Instrument narrating that A\'illiam Ker, one of the Ijailies
of Edinburgh, passed and cognosced and entered James A\'yciit, as brother and heir
of the late .lohn ^^'ycht, cousin and heir of the late Sibella Bartrahame, to a tenement
on the north side of the High Street, between the tenement of the late George Young,
now of John Ilenrisone, on east, the tenement of the late Henry Cant, now of the heirs
of the late Thomas Hamilton, on west, and the lands of the late Alexander De [dc] on
north ; also a tenement on the south side of same street, at the head of Niddries Wynd
and to the east of said wynd, with the lands of Richard Blaklok on east, and Luke
Paterson's land on south. Sasine given 5th February 1548-9, by delivery of hasp and
staple ('fixulle et tenelle') and earth and stone. Witnesses, Laurence Kirkpatrick,
Patrick Jak, James Andersone, Thomas Todrik and Richard Kilgour, Serjeants of bui-gh.
Alexr. King, by apostolic authority notary, of St. Andrews diocese. [1586, Box 41.
548. 5lli March 1549.] Acknowledgment by James [Stewart], commendator of
the abbeys of Kelso and Melrose, by which, on account of good service, he accepts
Andrew Donald, son of the late John Donald, as tenant of the 3s. latid, of old extent,
1549] THE LAING CHARTERS 143
of Katryiie Ovir (Upper Katiyiic), formerly rented by the deceased John, lying in the
lordship of Kylismure and shire of Ayr, belonging to the abbey of Melrose. Signed
at Ayr, 5th March 1548-9. [91, Box 2.
549. 24th May 1549.] Charter by Queen Mary in favour of .John Fullertoun
of that Ilk, in liferent, and David Fullertoun, his son and heir, of the lands of
Corsbie and Craiksland, in the bailiary of Kile-Stewart and sheriflfdom of Ayr, which
had been in non-entry for eighty years, since the death of Adam Fullertoun or
other last possessor — a gift of non-entries having been made for a time to David Blair
of Adamtoun, and Margaret Hamilton, his spouse [see of date 10th March 1547, No.
526 supra], and, moveable goods being sought by Patrick Neil), serjeant and officer of
.Tohn Wallace, tutor of Cragy, bailie of Kile-Stewart, and not fnund, the said lands were
apprised in court at Muthill of Frestwik, and were sold to the grantees for £2500 Scots
for non-entry, and £125 of bailie's fee, and under the condition narrated of date 31st
May 1549, iiifrd : To lie held to the said John and David Fullertoun for services due
and wont. Edinburgh, 24th May 1549. See also lieijistnim Mwjiti SUjilli, vol. iv. No.
.316. [913, Box 26.
550. 31st May 1549.] Charter by David Fullertoun, son and heir-apparent of
John FullertoTUi of that Ilk, narrating that the Lords of Council had decerned the lands
of Corsby and Ci-aikisland, in the bailiary of Kyle-Stewart and sheriffdom of Ayr, to be
in the hands of the queen and her successors, as Stewarts of Scotland, by reason of
non-entry of heirs to the same since the decease of the late Adam Fullertoun of Cors])y,
or other lawful possessor holding immediately of the queen, for the space of eight}'
years or thereby ; and had also decerned the rents and profits of the lands for
said space to pertain to the queen and to David Blair of Adamtoun, and Margaret
Hamiltoun, his wife, having a gift of the same [No. 527 srqmi] by which the said David
and Margaret have olitained the lands, appraised at fifty years' rental, extending to
£2500 Scots ; and the Lords being unwilling that the process of apprising should hurt
the granter or his father, have determined to assign the lands to the said David, his
heirs and assignees, and to the said John in liferent, and have ordered that they should
be infeft in the lands by charter and sasine, wherefore the granter and his father are
constrained by the process to infeft the said David and Margaret in the £10 lands, of old
extent, of Corsby, formerly enjoyed by Ninian Bannatyne of Camys, to be held lilench
for one penny. He therefore conveys the said lands of Corsby to the said David Blair
and his .spouse, in conjunct fee, etc. : To be held blench for one penny Scots. Dated at
Corsbie, 31st May 1549. Witnesses, James Wallace, Thomas Chalmer, Alexander Blair,
John Craufurd, Sir Adam Wallace, Alexander Gibsoun, and John Johnstoun, notaries
public, Adam Wallace and .Tohn Johnstoun signing for the granters. Seals attached :
both showing a fcss charged with ermine spots (?). [327, Box 10.
551. 3rd June 1549.] Sasine following on the above charter [No. 549] to .Tohn
Fullertoun of that Ilk and David, his son. Sasine given by Archibald Conyngham,
bailie of Kyle, 3i(l June 1549. Witnesses, David Blair of Adamtoun, John Belay,
William Wallas, William Pettecru, Patrick Hunter, and John Brian. Adam Wallace,
presbyter of (ilasgow diocese, by apostolic authority notary. [914, Box 2G.
552. 10th October 1549.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that James Ka, burgess
of Linlithgow, passed to two perticates of land lying on the east side of that burgh,
l)oun(lod by the lands of Henrv Foulis on oast, those of William Hamilton of Humbie
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oil west, the highway to Blaknes on south, and the Inch of 1-inlithgow on north ; and
there he acknowledged that IIenky Foulis, heir of the late Koliert Foulis, Ids grand-
fatlier, had legally redeemed the said land from him, and he therefore resigned his
rights to the same into the hands of Peter Newlands, one of the bailies, in favour of the
said Henry, who was then duly infeft. Linlithgow, 10th October 1549. Witnesses,
Mr. Alexander Hamiltoun, vicar of Carriddin, ^^'illiam Park, Patrick Coill, "William
Caling, and John Knollis, serjcant. Bartholomew Kello, M.A., clerk of St. Andrews
diocese, by apostolic authority notary public. [555, Box IG.
553. 30th December 1549.] Charter by Sir William Leich, canon of the monaster}-
of Jedburgh, brother and heir of the late George Leche, burgess of the burgh of
Edinburgh, with consent of John [Home], abbot of Jedburgh, alienating to Bor.Kr.T
Hathowy, biu'gess of Ivlinburgh, a half fore-land and also a back-land adjoining, now
waste and burned by the English, which belonged to the late George Leche, and
formerly to the late liichard Lauder, on the north side of the High Street, between the
tenement of AVilliam Kynd on west, the lands of the late Adam Strauchin on east, and
those of Stephen Bell on north ; also a half of a land belonging to said George, between
the east tenement of the late Alexander Cant, now James Aikman's, and of the late
John Aikman on east, the passage between the fore-land of said tenement on south, and
the late David Gill's land on north, which tenement lies on the north side of High
Street, between another tenement of the heirs of Alexander Cant on west and the tene-
ment of the late John Blakstok on east : To be held from the granter of the queen and
her successors for burghal service and others due and wont. Edinbuigh, 30th December
1549. Witnesses, James Prestoun of Walafcild, William Newtoun, James King, Mr.
\\'illiam Wychtman, and Alexander King, notaries public. Signed, 'Ego Dns Villelmus
Leich maiui ^pria.' The seals of the granter, the abbot of Jedburgh, and two bailies of
Edinburgh, Alexander Barroun and Robert Fleming, are said to be attached, but only
two remain. One is the granter's — a shield bearing per pale, on the dexter side, five bars
paley ; on the sinister side, two figures, perhaps intended for Jfechcs. Legend : ' S. M. D.
Vilelmi Leich.' The other seal bears a shield couche, with a chevron between three
martlets (?), two and one. Crest on a helmet — the head of a goat. Motto round seal :
'Li Tym Be Ver.' [2283, Box 58.
554. 31st December 1549.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept of sasine,
dated at Torphichen, 2Gth July 1548, by James Sandilands, lord of St. John, knight of
the order of Jerusalem, preceptor of Torphichen, directed to Andrew lios and Thomas
Boid, as bailies, for infefting Jamp;s Poixart, son and heir of the late Henry Pollart,
and his heirs-male, etc., in the lands of Costoun, in the barony of Torphichen and shire
of Linlithgow: To be held in feu-farm in terms of a charter. Sasine given, 3Ist
December 1549, by Andrew Ros. Witnesses, Richard i\Iurhede, James Pollart, and
John Litill. Walter Mur, presl)yter of St. Andrews diocese, by apostolic authorit}^
notary. [2216, Box 56.
555. 22nd January 1550.] Decree of the Sheriff Coui't of Ayr, held there on 14th
Jan\iary 1566-7, by Nicolas Scherar, sherifl'-depute of Ayrshire, when Mr. Michael
Wallace, provost of the burgh of Ayr, appeared as procurator for Alexander, Earl of
Glencairn, and presented an edict affixed on the Tolbooth wall of said l)urgh, at com-
mand of Robert Campbell of Craigdow, one of the sheriff-deputes of Ayr, dated 28th
December [1566], intimating that an instrument, of date 22nd January 1549-50,
recorded in the protocol book of the late Henry Preston, notary public, narrating that
1550] THE LAING CHARTERS 145
the said Nicolas Scherar, as sheriff-depute, had given sasine to the said Earl of the
barony of Stevcnston, etc., required to be transumed, and summoning those interested
to ajjpear : The parties interested having com2:ieared, and also Matthew Mortoun, serjeant
of the king and queen [Henry and Mary] and officer of the sheriffdom of Ayr, for their
interest, and no objections being offered, the sheriff-depute ordains the instrument to
be transumed — namely, an instrument of sasine following on a crown precept of dare
constat, dated 13th December 1019, l)y Queen Mary, for infefting Alexander,
Earl of Glencaikn, as heir of his father, William, Earl of Glencairn, in the barony
of Stevenston, the £5 land of Knokewart, and the half-merk land of Dubbis, in the
bailiary of Cunningham and sheriffdom of Ayr, taking security for £4 of farm of said
lands, they having been in the hands of the queen, as Stewart of Scotland, for two
years past, and also for £200 of relief. Sasine gi\en, 22nd January 1549-50, at
the castle of Stevenston. Witnesses, William Cunningham, younger, laird of Cap-
rinton, Adam Cunningham, tutor of Laglane, David Cuninghame, and Adam Mur.
Extracted from the books of court by George Angus, clerk thereof and notary public.
[2257, Box 57.
556. 2Gth January 1550.] Letter of IJeversion by 'Jehan' [Jean] Cunyngham,
daughter of John Cunyngham of Caprinton, narrating that as Alexander, Earl of
Glencairn has secured her in her virginity, to her and the heirs to be born between
him and her, whom failing, to return to the earl and his nearest heirs whatsoever, the
lands and barony of Stevenston (except the five-pound land of Knockewart and the half-
merk land of Dubbis), extending to £20 land in property, and other £20 land, of old
extent, called Crosby, Muimok, and the ' Gill,' in tenandry, in the bailiary of Cunning-
ham and sheriffdom of Ayr ; the grantor obliges herself and the heirs named to allow
the earl and his successors to redeem the said barony on payment of £2000 on the high
altar of the parish kirk of Tarbolton. Dated at Ayr, 26th January 15-19-50. Witnesses,
Sir James Hamilton of E\andaill, knight, Thomas Fairley, Sir Adam Landellis, chaplain,
and Henry Prestouii, notary, who also signs as attestor of the writ. Signed, ' Jehan
Conygham.' [2802, Box 73.
557. 31st January 1550.] Charter by Mr. Alexander Flemyng, rector of Pincar-
toun, son and heir of the late Patrick Flemyng, burgess of Edinburgh, selling and
alienating to Thojias Boyis, baker, burgess of Edinburgh, and Annabella Young,
his spouse, that first part of the common moor of said burgh, containing three acres of
arable land, on the south side of said moor, lying between the lands of Cameroun on
the cast and the portion or acres of the late David Hereot on west, the remainder of
said moor on north, and the Powburn on the south : To be held to the said Thomas
and Annabella his spouse, the longer liver of them two, in conjunct fee, and their lawful
heirs, whom failing, to the nearest heirs or assignees of said Thomas, from the grantor
of the provost, bailies, council, and community of said burgh, in free burgage and
heritage, rendering to the provost, etc., and community and their treasurer, for each
acre the sum of 5s. Scots yearly. With clause of warrandice, etc. Dated at Edinburgh,
31st January 1549-50. Witnesses, John Cob, Sir John Leirmonth, Sir George Mer-
schcl, and Mr. M.dcolm Uuhe, chaplains. [See next writ.] Signed by granter, whose
seal is attached, with that of Mr. John Prcstoun, one of the bailies of Edinburgh, in
token of the execution of his office of giving sasine. First seal, a chevron within a
double tressure flory counter flory, a crescent in base ; legend, ' S. D'iVlexander Flemeng."
Second seal, three unicorns' heads, two and one, within a bordure engrailed ; legend,
'S M-= lohannis Prestown.' [401, Box 12.
T
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558. ^'ifl February 1550.] Instrument of Sasinc narrating that John Preston, one of
the bailies of Edinl)urgh, passed to the lands and gave sasine to Tiic)Mas Boyis, baker,
burgess of said burgh, and Annabella Young, his spouse, in terms of preceding charter.
Sasine given on the lands, 2nd January [sic 1. February] 1519-50. Witnesses, Sir John
Lcirmonth, rector of Torrcns, John Cob, Sirs (4eorge Mershell, James Lindsay, cli.iplains,
John ^\'illiamson, and James Henrison, serjeant of the burgh. Alexander King, l)y
apostolic authority notary of St. Andrews diocese. [131, Box 1.
559. 10th February 1550.] Notarial Instrument narrating that James Drant
freely resigned and upgave from himself and his heirs all right, possession, or kindness
he had to the 10s. lands of Nether Cars, occupied by him, in the barony of Sweetheart,
etc., in favour of JoiiN Brown, son of Cristina Lanerig, and John Brown, son of Janet
Makdonart, their heirs, etc. Done at the monastery of Sweetheart, on 10th February
1549-50. Witnesses, Paul Broun, John Slochtir, and Thomas Makcongwe. John
Lauder, presbyter of Glasgow diocese, by apostolic authority notary public. [1912,
Box 50.
560. 18th February 1550.] Precept of Clare Conxtut by James Hepburn, dean of
the cathedral church of Dunkeld, and (the see being vacant) vicar-general of the same,
for infefting John Stewart of Arntully, as heir of his late grandfather, John Stewart
of Arntully, in the lands of Arntully, also the lands of Over Cardeny and ' Curdeiii/
inter lacus,' with mill and the otRce of forester, with custody and charge of all the woods
belonging to the bishop and Ijishopric of Dunkeld, within the barony of Dunkeld and
sheriffdom of Perth. At the city of Dunkeld, 18th February 1549-50. Witnesses, Mr.
Michael Walkar, canon of Dunkeld, rector of Monj^de, Alexander Hepburn, Archibald
Lyndesay, and Thomas Lyndcsaj- of Loges(?). Signed, '.lacobus hcpburn, decanus
Dunkeld ac vicarius generalis.' Seal attached — on a chevron a rose between two lions
counter combatant, with a heart-shaped buckle in base. Legend : ' S. Jacobi Hepburn,
vicarii generalis Dunkelden.' [1735, Box 45.
561. <"■ 1550.] Ratification (uii.signed and undated) by James Sandelands, lord of
St. John, of the order of Jerusalem, preceptor of Torphichen, of an infeftment of feu-
farm by his immediate predecessor, the late AA'alter Lindesaj^, lord of St. John, to
James Dundas of Cragtoun, Elizabeth H.tuiLTOX, his spouse, and their heirs, of the
lands of Nether New Listoun, in the barony of Auld Listoun, in the shire of Linlithgow ;
also of two confirmations thereof by the pope's commissary, and by Queen Mary, with
consent of James, Earl of Arraii. [GS7, Box 20.
562. 1550.] Notarial Transcript of Letters of Cift by Robert Logan of
Restalrig, in terms of similar letters liy his deceased father. Sir Roljcrt Logan of liestal-
rig, knight, granting to the Deacon, Brethren and Ci:AFTsi\rEN of the Cordinar
Crait, being of the fraternity of St. Crispin and Crispinincani in the town of Leith,
of the south side of the AVater of licith, the privilege of making congregations and
statutes for the welfare and upholding of the altar of St. Crispin and Crispinincani
situate in said town of Leith, and chaplain of the same, and for ingathering the weekly
penny of the said craftsmen, etc., with power to receive from strangers and others
taking up ' buith ' (or shop) in the town, such duties as are payable in Edinburgh, Perth,
and elsewhere, for uphold of the said altar and chaplain, etc. ; and as the original letters
were burned during the sack of Leith by the Earl of Hertford, lieutenant of the King
of England, in May 1544, the granter renews the .same privileges, and promises to
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defend the craftsmen therein, provided they uphold a chaphiin to make daily service
at said altar. Letters dated luoO. Transcript made for the Incorporation of
Cordiiiars, at Leith, 25th July 1785, by Alexander Neilson and John Muir, notaries
public, ))efore Hugh Macfarlanc, tailor in Leith, Alexander Johnston, clerk to Messrs.
. . . [illegible] and Kerr, merchants there, James Grant, merchant there, and Kobert
Clcgliorn, [illegiljle] i)i Leith. Seals of notaries impressed, l)ut much broken.
[1404, liox -M.
563. 17th March 1550.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding on the precept of dure
constat (dated at the city of Dunkeld, ISth February 1549-50, No. 560 supra) by
James Hepburn, dean of the cathedral church of Dunkeld, etc., directed to John
Baimerman and John Wylsone, as bailies, for infefting John Stewart in the lands of
Arntulie and others as nearest and lawful heir of his grandfather, John Stewart of
Arntuly. Sasine given 17th March 1549-50. Witnesses, John Guthre, John Butter,
Walter Talzour, and David Butter. William Fairfull, clerk of Dunkeld diocese, by
apostolic authority notary public. [335, Box 10.
564. 31st March 1550.] Instrument of Sasine following upon a precept (dated at
Edinburgh, 28th March 1550) directed to John Finlason and James Sinclair, as
bailies, by Oliver Sinclair of Pitcarnis with consent of Katherine Bellenden, his wife, for
infefting Oliver Sinclair, son of William Sinclair of Kosling, the granter's brother-
german, in the lands of Killeith, or Kildeleith, in the barony of Kirkliston, regality of
St. Andrews, and sherift'dom of Linlithgow. Sasine given by James Sinclair, 31st March
1550, to William Finlason for grantee. Witnesses, Mr. Alexander Sinclair, brother-
german of 'said Oliver,' Patrick Dennum, elder, and Patrick Dennuni, younger, his
son, John Arde, Kobert Lowry, James Lowry, William Gumnok, William Scheill,
and William Walderston. John Mosman, of Glasgow diocese, notary by apostolic
authority. [7, Box 1.
565. 18th April 1550.] Instrument narrating that Mr. John Preston, one of the
bailies of the burgh of Edinburgh, passed to a tenement of land formerly belonging to
the late Alan Brown, now to Alexander i\Iason and the late George Leche, on the north
side of the High Street of Edinburgh, between the fore land of said tenement on south
and the land of Stephen Bell on north [sec also of dates 12th February 1545 and
30th December 1549, supra\ and there cognosced and entered Mariota Dee, daughter
and one of the four heirs of the late John Dee, burgess of the said burgh, to her fourth
part of an annualrent of 30s. Scots to be uplifted from the said tenement ; also the
said bailie entered the said Alexander Mason, son and heir of the late Margaret Dee,
Elizabeth Inglis, daughter and heir of the late Isobella Dee, and Thomas Makge,
son and heir of the late Catherine Dee, grandchildren and the other three heirs of the
said John Dee, in their fourth parts of said ainuialrent. Done on the lands, 18th April
1550. 'NMtnesses, Thomas Ewin, Alexander Brice, James Broun, John Dowgall, William
Robertson, and James Anderson, serjeant of burgh. Notary, xVlexander King. [2848,
Box 75.
566. 20th ,\pril 1550.] Precept of Sasine (addressed to Robert Douglas, as liailie)
granted by Kobert Logan of KesUilrig, with consent of Dame Margaret Seytoun, his
spouse, for infefting Patrick Balfour, son of John Balfour, indweller in Leith, and
his heirs-male, whom failing, David BalkoL'R, his brother-german, etc., whom failing,
Mr. William Balfour, etc., whom failing, Andrew Balfour, their brother-german,
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etc., in eight bovates or oxgates of the hands of Nethir (iogar, with mansion, houses, etc.,
formerly occupied by the hate Kobcrt Sehankis and now by the said .(olm Balfour,
lying in the barony of Kestalrig and shire of Edinburgh, in terms of a charter of feu-
farm, for which see of date 22nd April 1586, infra. Dated and signed at Kestalrig,
20th April 1550. Seals gone ; the lady signs by John Brown, notary. [334, Box 10.
567. 2nd July 1550.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept (dated 25th
June 1550) by John Hamilton of Haggs, directed to Gavin Hamiltoun of Brounecastel,
and John Thomeson, as bailies, for infefting Isabella Ei.I'HIN.stone, as described in
the next writ, reserving the grantor's liferent of the lands of Kiding and Kiding
mure and others described. Sasine given, 2nd July 1550, by the said Uavin Hamiltoun
to Thomas Bisset of Quarrel for grantee. Witnesses, Sir David Christesoun, vicar of
Iiinerkip, William Christesoun, Andrew Boog, Patrick Yoille, Patrick Mochry, and
John Mochry. James Ra, notary public. [2676, Box 69.
568. After 2nd July 1550.] Charter by James [Haswell], abbot of Newbotle, con-
firming a charter (dated at Edinlmrgh, 25th .Tune 1550) by John Hamilton of Ilaggs, in
terms of a contract between himself on one part, and Eobert, Loid Elphinstone, and
Dame Katherine Erskine, his mother, on the other part, for a marriage between James
Hamilton, the granter's son and heir-apparent, and Isahei.f.a Ei.I'HIN.stone, daughter
of Dame Katherine and sister of Lord Robert, granting to the said Isabella in her
virginity in liferent the lands of Riding and Riding mure, extending to ten merks of
land, in the barony of Monkland and shire of Lanark, between the lands of Drumgray
on the east, (iayne, as far as the ' aqueduetum,' on the west, Kouchsolis and Bradenhill
on the south, Blairlyn and the burn thereof on the north : To be held to the
said lsa))ella Elphinstone for her life, of the abbot and convent of Newbotle, for
13 merks Gs. 8d. yearly in name of feu-farm. Witnesses to charter, John Thomson,
C4avin Hamiltoun, Sir David Cristesoun, vicar of Innerkip, John ^losman and Alexander
Young, notaries puT)lic. Charter of confirmation given at the monastery of Newljotle,
date not stated; c. 1550. Signed, '.Tacobus Abbas'; also by John Liddeill, William
Harlaw, Thomas Megat, John Bannatyn, John Carmychaell, George Rechertsoun,
George TurnVmll, and Thomas Keyd. Seal attached, parti}' broken — the Virgin with the
Child in her arms, seated under a canopied niche in upper part of seal ; below a saint
■with ragged staff' in right hand. On each side of centre niche is a shield of arms ; that
on dexter side is defaced, but the shield on sinister liears a boar's head, and on a chief
indented three mullets. [2675, Box 69.
Note. — The arms described are those of Haswell, and that is probalily the true
surname of this abbot, which has been hitherto doubtful.
569. 15th July 1550.] Letters of Confirmation by John Thornton, prothonotary
apostolic, jjrecentor of Moray, appointed by letters dated at Rome, 2nd October [1549],
directed to encourage and promote the letting and feuing of church lands, destroyed
or unproductive through the long-contiiuied wars between Scots and English, and also
by Stephen Culros, treasurer of Orkney, chosen by the said John as colleague, confirm-
ing a charter (dated at Melrose, 8th March 1516-7) by James [Stewart], commendator
of Kelso and Melrose, granting in feu-farm to William Hall, his heirs and assignees,
the 22s. 3d. land and town of Nether Blainslie, with croft, etc., lying in 'rinrig,'
also the lis. lid. land of Overtown of Blainslie, as occupied by the said William
Hall, in the sheriffdom of Roxburgh and lordship of Melrose, bounded as follows : —
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from the west, beginning from the ' Mosburn,' ascending and extending eastward to
' the hoUit carne,' thence ascending eastward to the 'standand stane in liouchrig,' thence
eastward to the wall called ' March-dike ' or ' Monkisdyke,' thence northward towards
the walls called ' Chapell wallis ' or ' Chieldliellis chapell wallis,' thence descending to
the Milseyburn, thence southward ascending to that cross called 'Liells Croce,' thence
southward ascending to the cross called ' Hie Croce,' thence descending southward to
that part of the stream called ' Helburnisfurd,' thence descending eastward by that
stream to ' Wilkynnishauch,' thence southward descending to the old aqueduct or 'auld
watter-gang de mydstreme de Leder,' thence by that aqueduct southwai'd to the 'erlis
aker,' thence descending westward by ' Hawikeschelburne ' to the loch called 'Ouir
loch,' thence descending westward to the common market road, thence descending
westward to a place called ' Willebus ' at an old ditch called the ' auld dyke ' in Winde-
lawcruke, thence ascending northward to the ' Blakburn ' and ' blakfurd ' thereof, thence
ascending northward to the middle of ' Helmoss ' and by that descending northward to
the ' Mosburn,' Ij'ing in the said lordship and sheriffdom between the lands of the forest
of Lauder on north, the lands of the monastery of Driburgli on south, the lands of the
laird of Haltoun called Quhitesled, the lands of the monastery of Driburgh and the
lands of Kirkinside on east : To be held of the abbey and successors for 36s. Scots of
money [victual omitted], three suits of court yearly at Melrose, one carriage, a half,
and a fourth part of a carriage yearly for bringing lime to rejiair the church of Melrose,
and bringing fish or salt from North Berwick or Salt Preston, or neighbourhood, for the
sustentation of the convent and household in the summer. The first charter is said to
be signed by the commendator and l)y the following monks ; Richard Paterson, sub-
prior, Thomas Blyth, Richard Chatto, Robert Liddell, John Watsoun, Thomas Merser,
William Philp, John Forros, John Hogart, Bernard Boustoun, David Hoppringill, and
Kentigern Purves. Letters of confirmation dated at Edinljurgh, in the aisle of
St. Anthony Confessor, in the collegiate church of St. Giles, on 15th July 1550, in
presence of Robert, Lord Boyd, Alexander Somervell, John Lindesay of Covintoun,
Michael Furd, Alexander Thurntoun, William Montcui', and Henry Aytoun, notar}'
public. William Meldrum, M.A., of Aberdeen diocese, by apostolic authority notary
public to the instrument. [2117, Box 53.
570. 8th August 1550.] Letter of Reversion [in vernacular] by James Quhit
[\\'hite] in Guling [Gulane] in favoiu- of William Schaw for redemption of an acre of
land lying in the barony of Lucasland on the east part thereof, with the laird of
Saltcotts' land on the east, the lands of the late Helen Congleton on the west, and the
lands of the late William Smeberd on the south, binding himself that on payment,
within Gulane kirk, of the sum of £20, and the delivery to him of a three years' tack of
the lands at IDs. yearly rental, he will renounce and resign the said lands. Dated at
Gulane, Sth August 1550. Witnesses, Patrick Miller, Adam Quhit, John Cok, and Sir
Alexander Quhit, chaplain, who also leads the granter's hand at the pen. [3055, Box 80.
571. 26th August 1550.] Precept of Clare Constat by Jonet Haliburton, elder
daughter and one of the heirs of the late Patrick, Lord Halibiu-toun, and her husband
William, Lord Ruthven, directed to Alexander Zwyll [Vulc] of Garmiltoun, for infefting
David Haswell as lawful and nearest heir of his father, the late David Haswell, in the
lands of Murefield, one acre of land called Harehope, the two annualrents, and Archear-
side, in the territory of Gulane, barony of Dirltoun, constiibulary of Haddington, and
sheriffdom of Edinbiugh, as in No. 116 sujmi : To be holden for ward and relief. Dated
and signed by Lord and Lady Ruthven at Edinburgh, 26th August 1550. [274, Box 9.
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572. 9tli Dcccmlior 1550.] ]jO;iso by James Hamilton, rector of tliu parish church
of Mciimuir, in the diocese of Diinkeld, with consent of the vicar-gencral (tlic see being
vacant) and of the dean and canons of the chapter of Duidceld, gathered in chapter, in
favour of RouEirr CullA('e of Balnomowin and UEorvfiK SYjMMKi;, son and apparent
lieir of (Jeorge Symmcr of Balzordy, letting to them conjointly the teindsheaves of the
rectory for nineteen years from Lammas 1550, at a yearly rental of 240 mcrks of old
rent and 20 merks of augmentation. Dated at Dunkeld, 9th December 1550. No
witnesses. Signed by Hamilton and by David Meldrum, archdeacon of Dunkeld,
Simon Schaw, succcntor there, Thomas Brown of Inchmogranocht, Archibald Boyd of
Feme, James J>au(ler of Ferdschaw (1), and James Hamilton, parson of [illegible].
Seals gone. [1322, Bo.x 35.
573. 9th January 1551.] Instrument narrating that Sir John Campbell of Lundy,
knight, with consent of Isabella (!ray, his spouse, resigned into the hands of James
Carmichael, one of the bailies of Edinburgh, a tenement formerly Alexander Levingtoun's,
now belonging to Alexander Park [cf. No. 458 supra], on the north side of the High
Street between the land of the late Nicolas Spethy on east, and the tenement of
Donald Kyle's heii's on west, foi- new infeftment in favour of John G.\mpi!ELL, natural
son of the said Sir John, who with Margaret Gayne, his spouse, received sasine,
reserving the grantor's liferents on 9th January 1550-51. Witnesses, John Maitland,
Matthew Reid, and Sir Thomas Stewart. Notary, Alexander King, of St. Andrews
diocese, by apostolic authority. Bailie's seal attached, indistinct, but apparently a fess
wreathed, with a masclc in base. Legend: 'S. lacobi Carmichaell.' [2191, Box 56.
574. l?'th February 1551.] Charter by Queen Mary, with consent of James,
Earl of Arran, governor of Scotland, granting to John Kennedy, grandson and
heir-apparent of James Kcimedy of Blairquhan, the lands and barony of Twynamc in
the stewartry of Kirkcudbright, the barony of Myrton in the .shire of Wigton, and the
four-merk lands of Blairquhaii, with others specially named and described, in the shire
of Ayr, which lands had been resigned by the said James Kennedy ; and erecting the
said lands into one united barony to be called the barony of Blairquhan : To be holden
to the said John Kennedy and his lawful heirs-male, whom failing, to James Kennedy
of Larg and his lawful heirs-male, whom failing, to John Kennedy in Lenton and his
lawful heirs-male, whom failing, to John Kennedy in (4renen and his heirs-male, for a
reddendo of the usual services to the crown. Dated 13th February 1550-51. [13G,
Box 12.
575. 13th February 1551.] Precept of Sasine under the (juarter seal for infefting
John Kennedy in terms of the above charter. Edinburgh, 13th February 1550-51.
[1837, Box 47.
[Inclosed in this writ arc three receipts by Robert Hamilton, bailie-clerk of Carrick,
to John Whitefoord of Blachan for taxation imposed in August 1G65. Dated 8th Ajiril
1667; 8th October 1C67; 22nd July 1668 to 13th October 1670.]
576. 12th March 1551.] Charter by Hugh Murray of Cambusawyc, 'in him who
is truly the salvation of all ' (' in eo qui est omnium vero salus '), of his own free will and
for kindnesses done to him, specially for spousal service (' sijonsali servicio ') done to him
by Beatiuce Ukquhaut, his wife, granting to her for the term of her life his lands and
town of Auchandra in the lordship of Skelbo, in the earldom or county of Sutherland
and sheriffdom of Inverness, with the Uxvern called the ' ail house ' of Auchandra : To
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be held in conjunct fee fur one penny blench, to be paid at iMartinmas, if asked. Dated
at Dornoch, 12th March 1550-51. No \vitnesse.s stated. Seal wanting. Signed, 'Hugo
M'"ray of Camissave w' my hand.' [2473, Box 63.
577. 12th March 1551.] Letters by Raynutius, Cardinal of St. Angelo, addressed
to the archdeacon of Teviotdale, the precentor of Moray, and Ilobert Maknair, canon of
Caithness, in terms of a petition, narrating that James Betoun, abbot of Arbroath, in
consideration of sums of money and defence against the invasion of the Lutheran
heresy, had feu-farmed to John Betoun in Balquharg and Helen Mei.viij.e, his .spouse,
in conjunct fee, and to D.vviD Betoun their lawful son and his heirs-male of his l)ody ;
whom failing, to John, Andrew, and Robert Betoun, brothers-german of David,
successively, and their respective heirs-male, etc., whom failing, to the nearest heirs of
John Betoun, bearing the surname and arms of Betoun, the towns and lands of
Auchmuthio, South-Terry and North-Terry, with the teindsheaves of the same, also
the lands called Grange of Conan, and of Guynd, with teindsheaves, in the barony,
lordship, and regality of Aberbrothok [Arljroath], sheriffdom of Forfar : To be held to
the .said John Betoun, and others, for the following sums : — For Auchmuthie £42, 13s. 4d.
Scots, IGs. for share of the 'Kyn-mart,' six bolls oats, twenty-four capons, and twenty-
four poultry; for South Terry £Q, 13s. 4d. Scots, 6s. 8d. for share of the 'Ryn-mart,'
besides six chalders of oats, twelve capons, and twelve poultry ; for North Terry
£6, 13s. 4d. Scots, 6s. 8d. share of ' rynmart,' six chalders of oats, twelve capons, and twelve
poultry; for the Grange of Conan, with teindsheaves, £8, 16s. for part of 'Ryn-mart,'
also four chalders of bear and two chalders eight bolls of common meal and four bolls
of white oat meal, also eight bolls of customs oats, with twenty-four capons and as many
poultry, except of the mill and ' myltour ' of the said Grange of Conan ; and for the
lands of Guynde, with teindsheaves, £3, 6s. 8d. and one chalder four bolls bear, and
eight bolls oats, as the old farm in money and victual wont to be paid, also £14, 10s. 8d.
for grassums, etc., £7 for labouring the lands, carriages, and other services due and
wont, also £3, 6s. lid. in augmentation of rental; the whole amounting to £90, 4s. in
Scots and not exceeding £16 sterling in value, payable to James [Betoun], abbot of
Arbroath, and his successors in feu-farm, reserving, however, to the abbot, the convent,
and their tenants, the kiln of Auchmuthie with the fisher-town and port of the same,
the white house under the rock and ' the stanis ' of the ground adjoining for drying and
preparing fishes, with free ish and entry, etc. By which letters the commissioners
are empowered to approve and confirm the grant. Letters dated at St. Peter's, Rome,
4 Ides of March, in the second year of the pontificate of Pope Julius the Third, r2th
March 1551. [2899, Box 76.
578. 19th March 1551.] Listrument of Sasiue following on the precept from
(Jucen Mary, No. 575 stipra (directed to Andrew Haw, burgess of Kirkcubrycht,
Barnard Fcrgussonc, and Patrick M'Kec in Co.slie), for infcfting John Kennedy in the
lands of Blairquhan and other lands erected into the barony of Blainjuhan. Sasine
given, 19th March 1550-51, by Patrick M'Kec in Cosbe, bailie. Witnesses, Patrick and
John M'Kec, his sons, John Kynzane, Fergus Kynzano, the said Bernard Fcrgusson
and Gilbert M'dowill (?). Michael Hauthorne, presbyter of Galloway diocese, by royal
and apostolic authority notary public. [2886, Box 75.
579. 15th May 1551.] Notarial Instrument narrating that Walter Lundy of
that Ilk, superior, etc., with his own hands gave to his cousin (or kinsman) Andrew
Lundy, first-born son and heir of the late John Lundy of Stratharlie, sasine
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of the lands of Stratharlic in the barony of Liincly, etc. Done 15th May 1551.
Witnesses, Alexander Clourlay, (Jeorge Oourlay, (xcorge Lundy, Sir James Litstar,
presbyter. Jolin Chahncr ('Camcre'), presbyter of St. Andrews diocese, by apostolic
authority notary. [701, Box 21.
580. 19th May 1551.] Precept of Sasinc by James, fourth Earl of Morton (after-
wards liegent), directed to William Trumbull, as bailie, for iiifcfting William CAi.nEii-
wooi) and MARfiARET PoRTEUS, his spouse, in conjunct fee, upon ^\'illiam's resignation,
in a cottage tenement or holding and garden on the north side of the High Street of
Dalkeith, bounded between the land of John Veche on the west and the land of William
(lyffhert on the east. Dalkeith, 19th May 1551. Witnesses, John Homo, Andrew
Murray, Peter Trumbull, and Thomas Herve. .Signed, 'James Erll off Mortoun.'
[1192, Box 39.
581. 21th May 1551.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding on the above precept
[No. 580 su2mt], in favour of William CALnERWOOD and Margaret Portus (or
Porteous), his spouse. Sasine given on the lands at Dalkeith, 21th May 1551.
Witnesses, Thomas Portus, younger, William Gyffhert, John Harve, Alexander Curte,
Sir Thomas Cristesone, Robert Cuthbertsone, and Andrew Bynning, Serjeant. John
Rolland, presbyter of (xlasgow diocese, notary public. [1493, Box 39.
582. 27th May 1551.] Letters by John Spittal, provost of the church of St.
Mary in the Fields, near Edinburgh, principal official of St. Andrews diocese, and
William .Miu-ray, treasurer of Dunblane, with others, judges appointed liy the papal
letters, confirming and, at the instance of John Fethy, in presence of Sir Robert
Dewquhir, monk of Culross, appearing for the commendator and abbot, decerning
the duplicate charter, of date 28th January 1546, with sasinc following thereon
[Nos. 500-502 supra], to be valid to the said John Fethy and Margaret Balfour
in terms of papal letters, of date 12th July 1517 [No. 531 siqira], the documents being
all narrated at full length. Done within the aisle of St. John the Evangelist, in the
metropolitan church of St. Andrews, on 27th May 1551, before these witnesses: the
venerable man. Sir Bartholomew Forman, canon of the monastery of Pittynveme, a
professed religious. Masters David Ogilvy and George Name, notaries public, and
James Somerwaile, laic. Mr. George Makesoun, clerk of St. Andrews diocese, and
Robert Proutt, Dunblane diocese, both notaries by apostolic authority, sign the
instrument. Two seals attached — the first, of wliich the legend is illegil)le, showing St.
Andrew and his cross in upper part, and in lower part a shield, (juarterly, first and
fourth, a galley, second and third, three cinquefoils ; the second seal showing
three mullets, two and one, but not very legible [882, Box 25.
583. 20th July 1551.] Instrument of Resignation narrating that Mr. John
Porterfield, procurator (in terms of a procuratory, dated 3rd June 1551), for John,
Lord Lile, and James, Master of Lile, passed to the presence of James, Duke of
Chatelherault, protector of the kingdom, and resigned the lands and bai-ony of
Duchalc'Lyill, including the lands of Little Cragbait, Kersmedo, Nutishill, Giblcstouii,
Braiiquellis, Easter and Wester Newtoun, Barneschawikis, Kellocryst Wodend,
with Newtoun wod, the lands of Craglunschoght (or Craglumschocht), Dippenneis
Easter, Wester and Middle, Cayrnecurach 'cum monte et crewth,' Auchinquhoill,
Overwood, Netherwood, Bulwrais, Blakisholme, Brigend, Jurdaneschaw, Easter Syid,
Wester Syid, with the advocation of the chapels and rights of patronage, etc., in the
IWl] THE LAING CHARTERS 153
barony ;iii(l sheriffVlom of Kciifrcw, in favnur of Alexander, K\rl of Glen'Oaiun :
To l)c held of the (ineeii as prince and steward of Scotland. Done in the governor's
lod^ring in the Inirgh of Dumfries, on 20th .Inly 1551. Witnesses, David [Paiitar],
liishop of Ross, the queen's secretary, Alexander Stewart, younger, laird of Garlcis,
John Cunynghame of Caprintoun, Mr. Alexander Forrest, and James Logane. Robert
Auchtmowthy, A.M., of St. Andrews diocese, by apostolic authority notary. [30SG,
Box SI.
584. 4th Septcniliei' 1551.] Bull of I'opc Julius [the Third] addressed to the
clergy of the 'civitas'and diocese of St. Andrews, commanding them to render due
obedience to (lAViN HAi\rii,TON, clerk of (Glasgow diocese, who had been appointed
coadjutor to John [Hamilton], archbishop of St. Andrews, and 'future elect.' Dated at
Rome, 4th September 1551. [492, Box 15.
585. 27th October 1551.] Charter by John Sandilands, fiar of the lands and barony
of Calder, with consent of Margaret Barton, his spouse, alienating to AViijjam Baillie of
Cormestoun, his heirs, etc., the lands of Middle Corswood formerly occupied by Archibald
Gladstane.s, now by the granter and John Burrell, his shepherd ('pastorem'), with the
granter's own goods, in the barony of Calder, and shire of Edinburgli : To be held
blench of the granter for one penny Scots. At Calder, 27th October 1551. Witnesses,
James Cochren, Thomas Vidros, Mr. Adam Lethane and Sir Andrew Kirkwod,
notaries puljlic, the last signing for Margaret Bartoun. [I'JIG, Box 49.
586. 29th October 1551.] Instrument of Sasine, following upon a precept
(date not given) by Queen Mary, directed to the sherift" of Renfrew, etc., for
infefting Alexander, Earl of Glencairn, as heir of his father, the late AVilliam,
Earl of Glencairn, in the lands of Ranfurlie Cuningham, comprehending the Mains of
Finlayston, Conyngham, Gardnerstoun, Hiltre, Bog.syid, the ' tua Knok montanis,'
Bardrany, Blakstane, Nether Auchinlek, Leperstoun, Auchinbothy, Rowntriehill,
Wester Lameistoun, Wester Dennestoun, and iMiddle Dennestoun [cf. Sasine No.
236 svjmt], in terms of an in(piest liy John Mure of Rowallan, John Earnelie of that
Ilk, Robert Scott, and John Craigic, burgesses of Irvine, sherift's in that part. Sasine
given, on 29th October 1551, by William, Lord Sempill, sheriff-principal of Renfrew.
Witnesses, William Cuningham, son and heir ©f the said earl, Mr. John Porterfield of
that Ilk, Alexander Lindsa}', servant of the earl, Cnthl)ert Sympill of Boghouse, John
Stuard, and .lohn Inglis, notary public. John Vans of Glasgow diocese, by apostolic
authority notary public. [.SOSl, Box 81.
587. 7th November 1551.] Charter [mutilated and defaced] by t^ueen Mary
to David [Home of Wcd]derburne and Maiuota [Joh]nstoun, his spouse, of the
lands of Haitschaw in Berwickshire, resigned by them. Jedburgh, 7th November
1551. [1:3S0, Hox .SG.
588. 10th November 1551.] Instrument of Sasine following on a piecept of
dare constat dated at Jedburgh, 10th November 1551, by Robert Lauder of the Bass,
superior of the lands, for infefting John Home (or Hume) of Coldaneknowes, as nearest
and lawful heir of his father, the late Rentigern Hume of Ersiltoun, in the lands of
Wester Mersingtoun, lying in the sheriffdom of Berwick. Sasine given 10th November
1551. Witnesses, James Car of Marsingtoun, Thcimas Car, his son, George Sanderson,
r
154 CALENDAR OF [1551
in the Tofts, Henry and Enfred .Sanderson there, <and others. John Lytill, prcs1\ytcr
of St. Andrews diocese, by apostolic authority notary. [1020, Box 28.
589. -'8th November 1551.] Precept of Sasine (directed to David Strachfpdicn,
as bailie) by Kobert Bertane, son of Ale.xander Bertane, burgess of Edinburgh, and
fiar of the lands underwritten, for infefting, in terms of a charter by himself with
consent of his father, John .Mortymaue of Flemyngton, in liferent, and John
MoKTYMAUE, his SOU and hcir-apjiarent, with Janet Duiiant, his spouse, their heirs,
etc., in the granter's lands of Tulyquhandolane, lying in the barony of B.alglassy and
shire of Forfar. At Edinburgh, 28th November 1551. Witnesses, David Sonier,
burgess of Edinburgh, Tliomas Young, Gavin Dawsoun, Archibald Ilereote, messenger,
and John Johnstoun, notary public. Two seals appended, the first bcaiing the device of
a crab. The legend is Ijroken, but it is the seal of Kobert I'arton. The second seal
is that of Alexander Barton, but the charge is indistinct. [2385, Box 61.
590. 18th Deceniljer 1551.] Retour of Process of Apprising by which James
Campliell of Brintwod and JMongo Campbel of Little Lowdounhill, sheriffs-depute of
Aire [Ayr], narrate that in the sheriff court of Ayr, held in the tolbooth there, on
13th November 1551, William Dalrimpill of Laucht personally present, upon his own
confession was decerned to pay to James Chalmer of Gaitgirth 600 merks Scots money
owing by him to the said James, in virtue of a contract between them as narrated in
the ' rolment ' of the said court made thereon ; and, in the terms of the ' rolment,' the
sheriffs caused James Law ' quenis seriand and officiare of the schirefdome of Aire,' by
their precept, to pass on the twenty-seventh day of November, 'cerse and seik' the said
William's movalile goods in said sheriffdom to poind and distrain them for the
600 merks ; and because none of his goods could be ' apprehendit strenezeable ' for
the same, the officer, by command, passed on said day to the two-merk land of old
extent of Nether Laucht, called the two-merk land of the castle, and to the tower of
Laucht, belonging to the said William in heritage, in the barony of Dalmellingtoun,
Kingis Kile, in the said sheriffdom, and ujmii the ground thereof and also by open
proclamation at the market-cross of Ayr on the morning thereafter, which was
Saturday, 28th November, he lawfully 'donuncit' the said lands and tower to be
duly apprised before the sheriffs in the said tolbooth the 18th of December then
following, in the hour of cause, to the said .James Chalmer in paj'ment of the
600 merks, and for the fee due to the sheriffs ; to which day and place the officer,
on the lands and at the cross, lawfully summoned the .said William and all having
interest, to hear and see the apprising duly led, conform to the act of parliament,
and made intimation to the said William personally: And on the 18th December
[1551] the .sheriffs passed to the tolbooth, and fenced and affirmed a lawful court and
'gart call' the said William and others, 'quhilkis being oftymes callit and nocht
comperit lauchfull tymc of day biddin,' the sheriffs at the instance of James Chalmer
referred the apprising to the knowledge of the persons of inquest undervTitten,
la-w-iully summoned — Hugh Kennedy of (Tirvanmains, knight, John Wallace of Dun-
donald. Hew Craufurd of Kilbirnie, George Crauford of Leflynnorcis, David Blair of
Adamton, David Ci'aufiu-de of Karse, Adam Boyd of Penkill, Hew \\'allace of
Carnell, John Duid)ar of Blantire, Charles Campbell of Skeldoun, Edward Wallace of
Sewalton, Alan Cathcart of Clavennj'.s, William IJankine of Schield, Thomas Kennedy
of Coif, and .John Wallace of .Meynfurd, who l)eing sworn on the ' haly evangellis furth
of court all togidder removit,' ripely advised in said matter, entered in again and
apprised the two-merk land and others above named, belonging to William Dalrymple
1552] THE LAING CHARTERS 155
of liuuclit, huld l^y liitu fur \\:u(l anil roliuf of Alan, Lord Cathcail, haroii of J)al-
mellingtdii, and whicli ai'(! worth yearly £2\ Scots of rent, for the debt of 600 merks
owing by the said Dalryniple to James Chalmer, with £20 for the sheriffs fee, finding
each merk of yearly profit worth twenty merks to buy and sell, as use is, of apprising
of lands foi' debt. The lands apprised were then, by open proclamation in face of
court and at the tolbooth door, offered to the said William or others, that would Iiuy
them for the said sums, and no buyer being found, the sherilis, in virtue of their otiice
and the act of parliament and ' njlmciit ' of court, sold and assigned the lamls to the said
James Chalmer in payment of the sum due to him and for £20 >Scots shei'ifTs fee, and
(irdcred him to be infeft therein by the said Alan, Lord Cathcart, as superior. In witness
of all which the seals of James Campljell, as sheriff, and the assize were attached, but are
now wanting. Signed by Henry Preston, clerk of sherifi'-court of Ayr. This document
was produced before the lords of session, who, on IGth Jaimary 15.51-2, found the
procedure valid and ordered the superior to lie charged to give infeftment to the
person (James Chalmer) in favour of whom the lands were apprised. Signed, 'J.
I'rovand. J. (Jledslanis.' [2101, Box Gl.
591. liJth December 1551.] Instrument of Sasinc proceeding on a precept, dated
11th December 1551, by Ninian Dowglas, chaplain of the rood altar within the
collegiate church of Dalkeith, for infefting James Forkat, burgess of Edinburgh, and
Mahgai;et Blak, his wife, for the whole time of their lives, and Jamks FoiaiAT, their
sixth son, heritably, in a tenement of land in the burgh of Edinburgh, on the north
side of the High Street, between the lands of James Anderson on the east, of
Andrew AVilliamson on the west, of John Lauder on the north, and the High Street
on the south. Sasine given 19th December 1551. Witnesses, George Peirson, John
Ilornar, William Scot, William M'Cartnay, John Johnstoun and Sir John Scott, chaplain,
notaries public. Alexander King, notary public by apostolic authority. [12-1-, Box 4.
592. 25th Jamiary 1552.] Charter by David Pitcairn of Forthir, conveying the
lands of Forthir and the lands of Dunficld, in the shire of Fife, to his son, Mr.
KouERT Pitcairn : To be held to the grantee and his heirs-male of his body, whom
failing, to John Pitcairn, also the granter's son, and his heirs-male, for ward, relief, and
marriage, etc. At Forthir, 25th January 1551-2. Signed, 'Dad. Pitcarn wyt my
hand.' Witnesses, Kobert Lum.sdane, John Betone younger of Balfour, William
Tei'uat, Thomas Flesshour and Thomas iMowse, notaries. [112G, Box 37.
593. 13th Fcliruary 1552.] Copy Letter of Eeversion by William Cunynghame
of Cunynghame and Elizabeth Cunynghame, his spouse, binding themselves that on
payment of 200 merks made within the parish church of Kilmalciilm, by Alexander,
Earl of Glencairn, they will resign the twenty-merk land of Davidstoun, in the lord-
ship of Fyndlaistoun, and T)arony and shire of Renfrew, mortgaged for the above
sum. Dated at Glasgow, 13th Feln'uary 1551-2. Sir AVilliam Stewart, prebendary
of Kilmawris, Charles Wowat of Busbic, Patrick Mowat, and Sir David Cuninghame,
witnesses. [3083, Box 81.
594. 155 — .] Letters of Keversion by ^^■illiam Cunningham of Cunningham-
head and Elizabeth Cunningham, his spouse, in favour of Alexanpei:, Hvrl ok (iLEN-
CAIRN, etc., for redemption of the four-merk land {dorso, of the Schaw) occupied by
Archibald Templeton, ^\'illiam and Robert Smith, in the barony of Kilmaurs, bailiary
of Cunninghame, and shire of Ayr, mortgaged to the granters for 200 merks and an
156 CALENDAR UF [155-2
aniiualrent of twenty mcrks. Dated 1".") — . Signeil, 'J. Wylzam Cunygham of
Cuiiyghamlied.' [2499, Box 64.
[This AvTit is illegible in some parts, and the name of the lands has been supplied
from the indorsation.]
595. -4th February 1.5.52.] Charter or Letters by King Edward the Sixth of
England narrating tliat Dame Dorothea Baric, lately abbess of the late monastery of
St. Mary of Berkiiig in Esse.v, had on 1st August in the twenty-third year of Henry
the Eighth [15.31] granted and devised to JoilN NiciiOl.A.S of Berkyng a parcel of
marshland containing seventeen acres and one rood, l\'ing in the marsh lately enclosed
called ' Grenesmershe,' ulia^ ' le newynned mershe,' lying near the marsh lately belong-
ing to the abl)css and convent then in tenure of George Stowand, gentleman, on the
east, adjoining 'Ic liaute ' (or IJautc) called ' le west liaut,' on the north, and the
common way of the same marsh on the south ; which .lohn IJvther, esquire, ha<l
surrendcied to the crown, therefoie the king granted and leased the same parcel of
marshland to .John Itythcr for .50s. animally. Dated at Westminster, 24th Felmiary
[1552]. liichard Sackville, knight, witness. [491, Box 15.
596. 155 — .] Letter of Keversion by Peter Peterson, burgess of Coupar,
and Elizabeth CJoiula, his spouse, in favoui- of Da\'IU PiTC.\iUN of Forthcr, of an
annualrcnt of eight bolls from the mill and mill lands of Fruqehye, or the toft occupied
by John Anderson, a pendicle of the said David's lands of Forther. The said lands to
be released on payment of 112 mcrks Gs. 8d., or GO crowns of the sum, on the altar of
'Our Lady,' in the parish kirk of Cupar. At Cupar, 155 — . "Witnesses, David
Welwuud, David Lukla, and Thomas Fleschor, notary public. Signed, 'Pe? Person.'
[1549, Box 40.
597. 20th Apiil 1552.] Charter by James, Karl of Morton, granting to William
Calderwood and .ALvkgaret Portus, his spouse, the same tenement as in No. 580
sujim, resigned b\- \\'illiam in favour of his wife : To be held for a yearly feu-duty of
13s. 4d., and a common suit at the granter's court of Dalkeith. At the castle of
Dalkeith, 20th April 1552. Signed by the earl before the same witnesses as in the
wTit cited. Seal attached — Quarterly, first and fourth, two mullets in chief for Douglas
of Dalkeith; second and third, three mullets on a chief and in base a heart for Douglas
of Angus. Legend broken. [1494, Box .39.
598. '^Ist -May 1552.] Listrumcnt of Sasine following on a precept of rlarf
r.ondnt, dated at Bordland of Laik, 3 1st May 1552 (directed to John Bell, burgess of
Kyrkcubrycht, as bailie), by John Jarding of Appilgarth, superior of the lands under-
written, of the forty-shilling lands of Drummowane, and two-merk lands of ^loncraig,
lying in the parish of Kirkcandris and .stewartry of Kirkcubrycht, in favour of
James M'Clellane, son and heir of the deceased (iilbert M'Clellane of Drummowane,
and also as heir of the deceased Mariot Carutheris, his mother, who was lady
in fee of the two-merk lands of Moncraig. Witnesses to precept, Gauin Jarding,
William Pcirsone, the said John Bell, and Alexander Clerke, clerk. Sasine given
31st May 1552, on the ground of the lands. Witnesses, Kichard Spens, John ^lakquhon,
John Kynzean, James M'Katharty, Donald Colfyn, Thomas Hendersone, John Mak-
callane, Thomas M'Gympsy, Gill>ert Boddane, Patrick Scott, and Alexander Clerk.
Herbert Anderson, presliyter of Glasgow, notary pul>lic by apostolic authority. [70, Box 2.
1552] T HE L A I N G 0 H A R T E R S 157
599. 4th June 1552.] Extract of an Act of the IJailie Court of the bailiary of
Cunningham (held by the sheiiff-depute of Ayr on 14th January 1566-7) ordering the
otticial transunipt of a notarial instrument in the protocol book of the late Henry
Preston, notary public, of date Uh June 1552, narrating a s;isine (following on a
crown precept, dated &linl)urgh, 2nd June 1552) for infefting Alkxandf.I!, Earl of
GlknX'AIRX, as heir of his late father, William, Earl of Glencjiirn, in the lands of the
barony of Kilniaius, Lainbrochtmi, Skdnioilie, Kilbryd and Foliiuhairn, with the patron-
age of the eolk'giale cliurch of Kilmaurs, united into one free barony, under the
exception of the underwritten £7, 5s. ><d. lands of Kilmaurs, namely fivc-merk land of
Lambrochtouii, four mcik twenty penny land of Buistoun, Gs. 8d. land of Arnotlis-
boddum with meadow, and 17s. 4d. lands of Langmurc, belonging to Kobert Cunyng-
ham of Robertland and held immediately of the crown; also excepting those
£'}, 15s. 4d. lands of Kilmaius, which the late Hugh, Karl of Eglintoiin, held from the
queen in chief at the time of his death, namely the 5s. lands of Hill, 5s. lands of
Carncwod, 7s. Gd. lands of Newlands, IGs. ^sd. lands of Langmnre, IGs. 8d. lands of
Burnesyde, 14s. Gd. lands of Auldtone, 16s. f>i\. lands of Titwood, and 33s. 4d. lands of
Thinlpart ; the lands having been in non-entry for three years and a half. Witnesses to
sa.sine, William Cunningham of Cunninghanihead, Charles Mowet of Busbie, Alexander
Cunyngham in Hill, Patrick .Mowet, IJobcrt Boyd of Clerkland, and John Wilsoun,
.Serjeant of Ajm-. Extract made on 25th January 15GG-7 at a bailie court held on
the lands of Over Dreghorn before Hugh, Earl of Eglinton, bailie of Cunningham, by
John Mure, notary public and clerk of court in name of George Angus, noUiry and
sherift-clerk of Ayr. [28G6, Box 75.
600, -'nl J\dy 1552. J Charter by Kobert [Stewart], commendator of the
monastery of the Holy rood of Halyriiidhous, near Edinburgh, and the convent of the
same, superiors of the lands and barony underwritten : Because letters of the queen in
four foi-ms were directed to Andrew Henrisone and Andrew Purwes, macers, sheritts in that
part, making mention that the lands and barony of Ahammer ulhis Quhytkirk, with mill,
etc., belonging to Oliver Sinclair of Petcarnis a!id Katherine Bellenden, his .spouse, in con-
junct fee, lying within the constabulary of Haddington and shire of Edinbuigh, held by
them from the granters in feu-farm for a yearl}' sum of X76 Scots money, ten chalders
of wheat, ten chalders of barley, nineteen and nine dozen of capons, with £15 Scots
money and fifteen capons in augmentation of the rental of the monastery, now valued
at £100 yearly, beside the said feu-farm and other dues; also the land of Ilathcrwick,
held of Laurence, Lord Oliphant, in feu-farm for a yearly payment to him and his
heirs of forty merks money, are lawfully apprised by the said Andrew Purves,
messenger, in terms of other letters upon a decree of the lords of council, by jury
chosen and sworn to that effect, for the sum of £4800, in part payment of 8036 merks,
3 shillings, due by the said Oliver and Katherine to John, Lord Borthuik, in terms
of their obligation made to him thereon, and for the sum of £200 money to the said
sheritt' for his fee in executing his oHice, namely one merk in twenty: After which
apprising the sheritl'. In- public proclamation from the window of the toltx)oth of
Haddington, offered the said lands to Oliver and Katherine or any other to buy for
the sums at which they were appraised : and, as there was no buyer, he, by virtue of
his office, sold and assigned the lands to the said Lord Borthuik, for payment of the
sum named and of his fee, and gave order that he atid his heirs shoukl be infeft by
the superiors in the lands, as related in the process of apprising : therefore in
terms of the said letters the granters, as superiors of the lands of Quh3-tekirk, give and
demise them, as already described, to John, Lord Borthuik, his heirs and assignees,
158 CALENDAR OF [1552
to 1)0 held ill t'tni-t';iini t'tir a yearly siiiu of t'UG Scots, ten chaldeis ot wheat, ten chaldeis
of barley, nineteen and nine dozen capons, with fifteen capons in name of feu-farm and
ten merks money for a pittance to the convent, with other services formerly due :
Providint,' that the said Oliver and Katherine shall have regress to the lands of
Ahamnier or l^>nhytckirk when they paj' to Lord Borthwick the sums alwve named,
with expenses of charter and infeftmcnt, and that within seventeen daj's from
this date, in terms of the act of parliament. Dated at Halyruidhous, 3rd July 1552.
Witnesses, John Hein-ison, Ijui'gess of Edinburgh, Sir Adam Sinclair, prebendary of
(,^)idiitliousc. Sir John Itamsay and Sir Alexander Smeberd, canons, and John
Cranstoun. Signed by the commendator and eight of the convent. Seal attached.
[99, Box 3.
601. -'ird .lul}- I'j.'ji'.J Precept liy iiubert Bertoun, son and heir-apparent of John
Bertoun of Duddingston, for infcfting, in terms of a charter of sale granted by him
with consent of his father and of John and Adam Litill, burgesses of Edinlturgh, his
curators, TikjMas Thomson, burgess of Edinburgh, and MAnoAUET Beutoun, his
spouse, the granter's sister, in the lands of Easter and AVestcr Duddingston. Edin-
burgh, 3rd Jvdj' 1552. Signed, 'Kobert bartan w' my hand Jhofi a barton frank-
tenimef of Dedistofi.' ' J Litill Adam litill w' my hand.' Only a fragment of Pobert
Berton's seal remains. The seals of the Litills, which are defaced and broken, bear a
saltire indented ; a nuillet in chief, and api)arently a crescent in base. [1G9+, Box 11.
602. 1 Ith Jnly 1552.] Instrument narrating that Thomas Keidpelh in Pcill
resigned into the hands of John Lummisden of Blanerne, one of the bailies of the burgh
of the Canongate of the monastery of ILilyrood, near Edinburgh, an annualrent of eight
merks from his tenement of land on the north side of the High Street of said biu-gh,
between the land of the late John Makcaw on the east, the lands of the late Thomas
Harrat and John Lawson on the west, the 'Strand' on the north, and the High Street
on the south ; and that in favour of Mr. AnuAiiAJt Ckuhtox, provost of Dunglass, for
whom Thomas Crechton acted as attorney. Done 14th July 1552. Witnesses, John
Peblis, John Blaike, Alexander Paterson (di<i:i Cristeson, James Skeldy, Francis John-
ston, and Thomas Crawfurd, Serjeant of the burgh. John Makneill, of Glasgow diocese,
by apostolic authority notary public. [.'52 tO, Box 85.
603. !^tll December 1552.] Precept by t,)iiccn .Mary, with consent of James,
Duke of Chatelhcrault, as regent, directing the sherifi", etc., of Ayr to infeft
Alexandki;, Eai;i. oi' Glexcaikn, his hcir.s, etc., in terms of a charter, in the lands of
Boystoun, Lambrochtoun, Langmuir, and Arnoldis Boddome, with meadow, extending
to eleven and a half merks, in the lordship of Kilmaurs, bailiary of Cunningham, and
shire of Ayr, formerly belonging to David Cunyngham of Kobertland, and resigned
by him. .\t Edinburgh, 8th December 1552. [Indorsed is a memorandum that sasine
was given, 15th April 1553, by Nicholas Sherar, sherifi'-depute, to Patrick Fairley,
attorney for the earl] AMtnesses, William Merchand, James Langmuir, ^^■illiam
Black, Edward Cunyngham, Alexander Armour, and Cuthbert George, messenger.
A memorandum signed Henry Prestoun records the deli\ery of the precept to the earl's
attorney, 3rd March 1553. [3195, Box 83.
604. 21st February 1553.] Precept of Clirre Condnt by .James [Stewart], com-
mendator of Kelso, directed to John Ramsay of Corstoun, as bailie, for infcfting Andi;e\v
Mlkk.vy as heir of his father, the late David Murray of Balvaird, knight, in the half
1553] THE LAING CHARTERS 159
of the lands and town of Wester Duddingston, within the sheriffdom of Edinburgh,
held of the grantcr in chief ; granting also to the said Andrew the non-entrj- duties.
Edinburgh, 21st February 1552-3. Michael Balfour, younger, laird of Monquhany,
John Schaw, Mr. A\'altcr Balfour, and Mr. John Iluttoun, witnesses. Signed, ' James,
Commendator of Kelso et Melros.' [2915, Box 77.
605. 22nd February 1553.] Instrument of Sasine following on the precept of
sasine dated at Edinburgh, 28th November 1551 [Xo. 589 siipni], by Koliert Bertane
there described, for infefting John Moutymar of Flemington, his son and apparent
heir, John Mortijieu, younger, with his spouse, Jonet Di'rham, in the lands of Tuli-
fjuhandelane. Sasine given, under reservation of Alexander Bertane's franktcnement
in the lands for his lifetime only, on 22nd February 1552-3. Witnesses, James .Mor-
tymar, l)a\dd Jonstyne, William Fordaill, William Bruystoun, and James Mudy. John
Vellis, presbyter of the diocese of Brechin, by apostolic authority notary public. [2515,
Box 64. •
606. 23rd March 1553.] Charter by Walter Rob and Besseta Jak, his spouse,
granting in feu-farm to their lawful son, Jajles Rob, and to Mar.iory Pettillok, his
spouse, in conjunct fee, and to the survivor of them, the lands of Balcomy, with the
teinds, lying in the liarony of Dunkeld and sheriffdom of Perth [in free marriage to
the said James and Marjory] : To be held to the said James and Marjory, and to their
heirs male, whom failing, to their eldest heir-female without division, whom failing, to
John Rob, elder son of the granters, and his heirs male and female, as above, whom all
failing, to Mr. Thomas Browne, canon of the cathedral church of Dunkeld and pre-
bendary of Inchemagrinoch, and to his successors, of the said Browne and his successor,
as prebendaries of Inchemagrinoch, rendering the sum of £10 yearly. Dated at Licht-
gyrtlaw, 23rd March 1552-3. James Gray of Mekil Buttirgask, Alexander Forrett,
James Langlands, Andrew Irland, and Thomas Ireland, ^vicar of Lundy and notary
public, witnesses. Indorsed is a notarial instrviment of same date, recording that
Walter Rob, freely and with consent of his said -vrife and eldest son, gave the lands to
James Rob and his wife — the completion of the transaction — done in the chamber
of David Pettello, in the little town or village (' opidulo siue villa ') of Legartlaw.
Thomas Ireland, of the diocese of Dunkeld, notary pixblic by apostolic authority.
[1223, Box .3.3.
607. 14th April 1553.] Procuratory [apparently draft or original memorandum
of] by William, commendator of the monastery of Culros, appointing John VE.sTrATTER,
a professed monk of said monastery, as procurator, to appear at Stirling, on 17th April
instant, before Sir George Clapirtoun, subdean of the chapel-royal, and Mr. William
Schaw, provost of Abernethy, commissaries appointed by the metropolitan and legate ;
with full powers, and in special as to the confirmation of the lands of Balgonye [or
Balgouye]. Dated at Culross, 11th April 1553. [338, Box 10.
608. 15th April 1553.] Instrument of Siisine, in terms of the precept, dated
Edinburgh, 8th December 1552 [No. 603 supnt], for infefting Alexander, Earl of
Glexcaikn, in the lands of Buyston and others. Sasine given, 15th April 1553, by
Nicholas Scherar, shcritf-dcpute of Ayr. Witnesses, William Marchand, James Lang-
mure, William Blak, Edward Cunningham, Alexander Armour, and Cuthbert George,
messenger. Henry Preston, notary by apostolic authority, of Glasgow diocese. [2865,
Box 75.
IfiO CALENDAR OF [1553
609. tth May 1553.] Instnimcnt of ISasine in f.ivourof .k)HN" Kennkdy, grandson
and heir-apparent of James Kennedy of Blairqiihan, follo\ving on the precept of sasine,
dated 1.3th February 1550-51, No. 575 mpru, in terms of the charter to him of the lands
and barony of Twynem, No. 574 Mqmi. Sasine given at the principal messuage of the
l)arony of 'Twyiicni,' called Comstoune, on 4th May 1553. Witnesses, .lanics Kennedy
of Biairquhan, John Mure of Auchindrane, James Kennedy of Larg, Fergus Kynzen,
and others. Ninian Murheid, clerk of Galloway diocese, notary by apostolic authority.
[549, Bo.x 16.
610. 4th July 1553.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept (dated 13th
December 1552) by Ninian Douglas, chaplain of the rood altar in the church of St.
Nicolas of Dalkeith, for infefting John Fori-.M!, son and heir of the late Patrick Foular,
in a tenement in GuUanc, on the south of the street thereof, the templar-land of the
late John Fourrus on the cast, and the templarJand of the late Patrick Falconer on
west, with four acres in Lucaslands, as signed to said tenement. Done 4th .July 1553.
Witnesses to sasine, Patrick Young, Gilbert Gylour, James Quhit, and William Schaw
in Gulen. Alexander Quhit, presbyter of St. Andrews diocese, notary by apostolic
authority. [410, Box 12.
611. 31st July 1553.] Precept by William, commcndator of Culros, for infefting
Thom.vs M.vson and Gkissil Kii-goir, his wife, in the third part of Barhill, with
tenement and garden, in Culros, between the lands of John Kelt on south, those of
Thomas Hall on east, and the street on north. Dated at the monastery of Culros, 31st
July 1553. Witnesses, Archibald Prestonc, David Wrycht, John Murdow, David
Chalmer, and Sir John Broun, ' sacellan.' Seal attached ; legend broken away.
[3, Bo.x 1.
612. 13th November 1553.] Gift under the privy seal of Queen Mary,
granting to Geop.oe [Di'KIe], commcndator of 1 )unfermline, the non-entry, mails and
duties, etc., of the lands of Forthir called l{amsay's Forthir, with tower, etc., the mill
of Freuchie and lands of Kilmaurs, in the sherifTdom of Fife, which were in the queen's
hands by dece;ise of Pitcarne of that Ilk, etc., in the usuid form. Edinburgh, 13th
November 1553. [50.5, Box 15.
613. I'^th November 1553.] Letter under the privy seal of Queen Mary,
granting to Geoi;<;e [Durie], commcndator of Dunfermline, the non-entry and other
duties of the lands of Downficld, in the queen's hands by decease of Kamsay, or
other late possessor of said lands : To be held till the entry of the lawful heir. Edin-
burgh, ISth November 1553. [1G41, Box 42.
614. 25th November 1553.] Notarial Instrument narrating that John Wilsoun,
^idins Johne in Godeis name,' procurator (in terms of letters of procuratory, signed by
John Robertson, notary public, of date at Eflinburgh, 23rd August 1553, in the office
of John M'Neill, notary public), in name of Thomas Robektson, son and heir-apparent
of Andrew Koi;ei;tson, dweller in Leith, on the north side of the water there, resigned
in favour of the said Andrew his half of three acres of land formerly belonging to George
Thomesoun, within the bounds of the port and lands called the ' Newhewyn,' sheriffdom
of Edinburgh, bounded between the lands of the late Thomas Hoppringill on the west,
those of the late John Craufurd of Bonytoun on east and south, and the public way on
the north ; which resignation w.is received and sasine given by Robert Gib of Carribers,
1554] THE LAING CHARTERS 161
the queen's principal bailie of said port, to John Wardlaw on behalf of said Andre^v,
on 25th Xovember 1553, in tei-ms of a charter to be granted by said bailie. Witnesses,
Thomas Glen, Thomas Spedy, John Blak, John Riddocht, Thomas Wyly, William
Scharp, William Merryman, and Francis Johnstoun, Serjeant. James Danzelstoun,
presbyter of St. Andrews diocese, by apostolic authority notary public. [2747,
Box 71.
615. loth March 1554.] Instrument narrating that Duncan Le\-ingstone, one of
the bailies of Edinburgh, received from Jonet Wycht, sister-german of the late James
Wycbt, with consent of her spouse, David Le\-ingston, burgess of Ediuliurgh, resigna-
tion of that eastern booth (' tabernam ') lying in the fore part of the tenement at the
head of Xiddrie's Wynd, referred to in Xo. 547 supra, the late Richard Blaklok's land
on east, that of the late James Halkerstoun and Xudreis wynd on west, and Thomas
Uddart's land on south, and gave sasine of the same to Michael Gilbert, goldsmith,
burgess, and to SiBELLA Wycht, his spouse, in conjunct fee, etc. Sasine given, 15th
March 1553-4. Alexander Rynd acting as attorney for Sibella Wycht. Witnesses,
Alexander Cuke, Patrick Durahame, and Richard Plummer, Serjeant of burgh. Alex-
ander King, notary public. [1587, Bo.x 41.
616. 28th April 1554.] Xotarial Instrument narrating an agreement madebetwLxt
Mr. Willl\m Lo(;ax, burgess of Glasgow, and Joxet Gibson, his spouse, on one side,
and William Gibson, her brother-uterine, on the other side, by which William Gibson
resigns to Logan and his spouse all his claims or rights over a tenement in the town of
Leith, on the south side of the water of the same, in the barony of Restalrig and shire
of Edinburgh, bounded between the lands of the late William Brownehill on the south,
and those of the late Walter Blak on the north, and the common street on east and
west ; with six acres field land lying in the bounds of the Xew Haven ; for which Mr.
William and his wife are to pay him yearly eight merks Scots, from Martinmas 1554,
with a linen shirt ('ane lynning sark ') yearly, or 8s. in money. The parties discharge
all further C|uestions betwixt them. Done at Glasgow, in the house (' domo pensionaria ')
of Mr. William Logan, 28th April 1554. Witnesses, Patrick Millar, merchant, biu-gess
of Glasgow, and Archibald his son, James Stewn, burgess of said burgh, and Peter
Laing, residing there. Notary to instrument, David Wyle, clerk of Glasgow diocese,
l\y apostolic authority. [1148, Box 30.
617. 5th May 1554.] Transumpt, dated 23rd March 1586, imder the authority of
the provost and bailies of Edinburgh, sitting in judgment, at the instance of Mr. Alex-
ander Guthre, fiscal and common clerk, after due citation of parties interested, made
from the protocol-book of Alexander King, notary public, of an instrument narrating
that on 5th May 1554, William Lawsoun, one of the bailies of Edinburgh, passed to the
tenement of Thomas Rynd, son and heir of the late William Rynd, burgess of said
burgh, lying on the north side of the High Street, the lands of the late Edward Big-
holme on west, and of the late Alan Brown on east, and there the said bailie entered
the said TnoiLVS Rynd, as kinsman and heir of the late Jonet Rynd, his aunt, to a
tenement of land adjoining the above (with 'galry oratour,' etc.), the heirs of the late
John Lawsoun, owners on the south. Whereupon Thomas Rynd resigned that tene-
ment, and an annualrent of ten merks from a waste and burned land, let to John Bell,
adjoining the above lands, into the bailie's hands, who gave sasine of the same to Ale.X-
ANDER AcHESOUN, burgess, and Helen Reid, his spouse, their heirs, etc., reserving a
particular liferent to Margaret Weir, relict of the said late William Rynd. Witnesses
X
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to sasine, John Spottiswood, Robert Gray, and James Fairnlie. To transumpt, William
Fairlie, merchant, burgess, Alexander King and John Crawmonth, advocates, and James
Marjorebankis. [782, Box 22.
618. 19th May 15r)4.] Instrument of Sasine following on a gi'ant, dated at Nine-
wells, 19th May 1554, by John Edington, laird, frank tenementer of that Ilk, in favour
of David Edington, his son and apparent heir, fiar of the lands — of the fraidctenement
of the Mains of lidington, ' bctuex the mylrod as the vellandis gayis lyand to Quhyt-
water and Weit futt balk,' excepting two acres occupied by Paul Cowane ; and the lands
within march, occupied by David Dugeoun, John Freman, Adam and Hew Edyngtouii,
George Fryslyn, John Preitt, Will Polwart, and John Dounce. Sasine given, 19th
May 1554. Witnesses, Andrew Houme of Ninewells, David Houme, his son and
apjjarent heir, James Roull, Robert Allan, and John Kayntoun. Archibald Kayntoun,
A.M., of St. Andrews diocese, by apostolic and imperial authority notary pul)lic. [1049,
Box 29. .
619. 8th June 1554.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that John Levington of
Saltcoats passed, and, with his own hands, gave sasine to Kohert Olifeh, burgess of
North Berwick, of ten acres of land in the Hanlrigs, in the barony of Dyrltoun, con-
stabulary of Haddington, and sheritt'dom of Edinburgh, between the lands of Thomas
Carrik on the east, the lands of the monastery of North Berweik on the north, the lands
of Hewch on the south, and the lands of the said John Levington of Saltcoats on the
west. Done on Sth June 1554. ^^'itnesses, William Levington, Cristofer Levington,
John Alen, Thomas CongiUoun, Alexander Todiig, Sir George Lyell, curate of North
berwick, and Sir A^'illiam Giljsone, rector of Aldcathyc. Alexander Quhit, presbyter
of St. Andrews diocese, by apostolic authority notary public. [2392, Box 61.
620. 9th June 1554.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that the liailie of James
[Sandilands], lord of St. John, preceptor of Torphiclien, etc., gave sasine to Willi.\:m
FouRROis of Lucasland, of the mansion and garden of Lucasland, and three acres of
arable land (the lands of John Foullar on the east and of the late William Smebcrd on
the west), and one acre lying in the ' Lusyelawis ' ; also of a house with a furrow or rig
of land, lying in the AVestraw of Gulane (the lands of ^^'illiam Schaw on the east and
those of the late A\'illiam Smoberd on the west), and five rigs of arable land (lands of
William Schaw on the east and the meadow of Saltcotts on the west), and of a house in
the Southraw of Gulen (lands of James White on the east and of John Foullar on the
west) — all in the lordship of Dirleton, etc. ; also gave .sasine of a house with two acres
of land in ElI)othill, belonging to George Tod, of a house in the Westraw of Gulen,
with garden (the lands of William Schaw on the east and those of the laird of Saltcotts
on the west), belonging to A\"illiam Gylour, of three acres arable land (John Foullar on
the east and the laird of Saltcotts on the west), belonging to Robert Litill, and f)f two
rigs of arable land (same boundaries) — all in the same lordship. Sasine given, 9th June
1554. AMtnesses, James Paterson, Patrick Young, Thomas Fourrois, and William
Wishart. Nicholas Swyntoun, of St. Andrews diocese, by apostolic authority notary.
[3056, Box 80.
621. 155 — .] Letters of Lease of same lands as tho.se described on 11th
January 1545, No. 490 supi-a, to same lessees for same period and rent, by 'James
Hoppar, prioui- of the frcris carmelitis beside the towne of Linlythgow.' Signed l)y the
prior and by John Blyth. Seal, larger than in that writ. Virgin, with Child on right arm.
1554] THE LAING CHARTERS l(i3
Legend : ' 8. Commune monasteiij de . . . el.' Dated at Linlithgow, — day of
155 — . Testing clause incomplete. [2540, Box 65.
622. 22nd July 1554.] Letters by Queen Mary granting to James Schaw
of Sauchy the ward of all lands and others which belonged to the late Alexander
Schaw of Sauchy, of which Elizabeth Cunningham, his relict, was conjunct fiar,
who held the same till her death in July instant, and which are now in the queen's
hands by reason of ward, until the entry of the righteous heir, with the marriage of
John Schaw, son of the said late Alexander and Elizabeth, or of any other heir. Given
under the privy seal at Jedburgh, 22ud July 1554. [3013, Box 79.
623. 10th October 1554.] Instrument of Sasine following upon and narrating a
charter by John [Hamilton], archbishop of St. Andrews, granting to John Forrett, son
and apparent heir of John Forrett of Fingask, his father, and to his heirs, etc., the lands
of Fingask, in the regality of St. Andrews and shire of Fife, resigned by the elder
Forrett, reserving the latter's liferent : To be held for services used and wont. Charter
dated at St. Andrews, 4th August 1553. Witnesses, Alexander Forrest, rector of
Logymontrois, Robert Hammyltoun, the granter's chamberlain, James Merschell, and
John Kcssanc. Patrick Lermonth of Dersy, Thomas Mutto, and John Wemyss named
as bailies. Sasine given by Thomas Mutto, 10th October 1554. Witnesses, William
Gourlay, apparent of Sowtheild, Archibald Stewart, officer, and John Wemyss in Crag-
fudy. David Spens, of St. Andrews diocese, liy apostolic authority notary public.
[1384, Box 36.
624. 22nd October 1554.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding on a precept by John
[Hamilton], archbishop of St. Andrews, dated 19th October 1554, directed to John
Forrett of that Ilk, depute-stewart of his regality, for infefting JoANNA alius Jane Hay
in the lands of Wester Fudy, in the shire of Fife, as granddaughter and lawful and
nearest heir to the deceased William [Hay], Earl of Errol, her grandfather, narrating
that the lands are held ward and relief for 26s. 8d. Scots yearly, and are valued in war
at £20 Scots, in peace at £10 ; and that the lands are in the hands of Isabella Eetoun,
spouse of Gilbert Ogilvy, apparent of that Ilk, assignee of the late John Betoun of
Creieh, her father, who had a grant of the ward thereof from the deceased James, arch-
bishop of St. Andrews, and had been in the hands of these persons in non-entry for the
sjiace of thirty-two years two months altogether, since the decease of the said ^Villiam,
Earl of Errol. Sasine given, 22nd October 1554, on the principal messuage of the lands.
Witnesses, Mr. John Spens of Maristoun, Mr. David Spens, archdeacon of Dunkeld,
Peter Spens, Alexander Spens, Henry Spens, and Messrs. John Balfour, vicar of Qwyltis,
John Bonkle, clerk of the regality of St. Andrews, and Archiliald Stewart, co-notaries
public. Notaries to instrument, David Spens and John Bonkil, both of St. Andrews
diocese. [319, Box 10.
625. P. 1554.] Instrument of Sasine [not completed] narrating a blank precept
by John Petcarne of Drongy, for infefting David Wemys, brothcr-german of John
AVemyss of that Ilk, and Margaret Cl'NYNGH.-vme, his spouse, in the lands of Collins-
toun, Schyrra mylhill, with two parts of Strcntoun, in the barony of Cuthilgurdy, in
the shire of Perth : To be held from the grantor of the queen, etc. Date [twelfth
Indiction and fifth year of Pope Julius the Third] cimi 1554. [151, Box 4.
626. 9th November 1554.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that in presence of the
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notary and witnesses, Patrick Angus passed to the lands of Hoprig, and there pre-
sented to John Cokburne, sheriff-depute of Berwick, a precept from the chancery of
Queen Mary, desiring the execution of the same, which the sheriff received and gave
to the notary for publication, setting forth that the late Thomas Angus, father of the
said Patrick, died last vest in the lands of the half lands of Hoprig, Fulforleis [indorsed
Foulfordlies], and Quhitlawclevis, lying in the sheriffdom of Berwick, that Patrick is
the nearest and lawftd heir of his father, and is of lawful age : therefore commanding
the sheriffs to give sasine to him, taking security for 30s. of rents of the said half lands,
being in the queen's hands for the term of Whitsunday, and for 60s. of relief. The
precept, dated at Edinburgh, 2nd Xovemlier [1.5.5+], being read by the notiirv, the said
sheriff gave sasine to Patrick Angus in due form, on the lands successively, on 9th
November 1554. Witnesses, William Sydserf, Andrew Lill, Andrew Virtie, officer of
the sheriffdom of Berwick, and John Hyf. Archibald Eanton, M.A., clerk of St.
Andrews diocese, by apostolic and imperial authority notary. [5, Box 1.
627. — December 155-1.] Charter by William Selbie of Grindon Kigge, in the
county palatine of Durham, gentleman, granting to John Selby, junior, and William
Selby, son of John Selby. senior, of Twishill, esquire, for the use of the granter's wife
Anne, and the heirs-male of their bodj-, the whole manor or hamlet of Grindon-Pigge,
which had belonged to John Selby, the granter's father, and now to himself by here-
ditary right : To l»e held to the grantees for the use named. Robert Selby of Giindon,
and Edward Saunderson of Schoreswod, appointed to give sasine. Dated [illegible]
December 1554. [2061, Box 52.
628. 23rd January 1555.] Charter by James [Stewart], conimendator of the
monasteries of Kelso and Melrose, with consent of his convent, granting to ANDltEW
Broinfield in Pittilli.sheuch, and Janet Dickson, his spouse, in conjunct fee, and
their heirs-male, whom failing, the nearest heirs-male of the said Andrew, the £5 lands
of Pittillisheuch, lying between the lands of Deidriggs on the south, the lands of Hard-
aikers on the west, the lands of Lambdane on the north, and the lands of Plewlands
and ^lersinton on the east, within the sheriffdom of Berwick : To be held of the abbey
of Melrose in feu-farm for £6, 12s. 6d. Scots, and 12s. Gd. of augmentation. Dated
23rd January 1554-5. Signed by the commendator, and by Thomas Merser, sul>prior,
William Filp, John Hogart, Radulph Hudsoun, Kentigern Purvcs, David Hoppringill,
John Watson, Richard Paterson, Alexander Bcllenden, John Porous, Bernard Boston,
and Thomas -Meyn, members of the convent. [1188, Box 32.
629. 23rd January 1555.] Precept of Sasine by James [Stewart], commendator
of Kelso and Melrose, directed to Robert Diksone, as bailie, for infefting Andkew
Bkounfield and his spouse in the lands of Pittillisseuch, in terms of the above charter.
Dated at Melrose, 23rd January 1554-5. Signed by the commendator and several
others, as in the charter. Seal attached, somewhat broken. [1439, Box 37.
630. 24th January 1555.] Notarial Instrament narrating that on the date thereof
Mr. James Lindesay, one of the bailies of the burgh of Edinburgh, passed to the tene-
ment of Hugh Brovne, lawful and elder son of John Brovn, lying on the north side of
the High Street, and bounded by the lands foi-merly of John Carkettill, now of the
heirs of David Fairlie, of the late John Browne, now of the heirs of Adam Hopper, and
of the heirs of Thomas Carkettill, as described ; also to a certain back tenement belong-
ing to the said Hugh, bounded by the lands of the late Robert Bruce, of the late Thomas
1555] THE LAING CHARTERS 165
Young, now of John Henrisoun, of the late AVilliam Hopper, and the late Andrew
Barroun, as described [see also of date 8th August 153.3, supra] ; which tenements Hugh
BuovNE formally resigned, and received new infeftment to himself and Helen Litill,
his affianced spouse in her virginity, and to their heirs, etc. Done 24th January
1554-5. Witnesses, Mr. Clement Litill, Alexander Xaper, William Litill. Alexander
King, by apostolic authority notary, of St. Andrews diocese. [613, Box 18.
631. 8th April 1555.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding on a precept from the
crown, dated at Edinburgh, 15th ^larch [1555], for infefting Jonet CR.\NSTorx, daughter
and retoured as nearest lawful heir to her father, Mr. Thomas Cranstoun, burgess of
the burgh of Edinburgh, in the lands of ' Helmeburne ' or ' Elmeburne,' otherwise called
the ' Weststeid of Langhope,' in the lordship of Ettrick Forest and shire of Selkirk,
securitj' being given for £'2S5 Scots of rents for thirteen years, since the death of the
said Thomas, and £H for duplication of feu-duty. Sasine given, 8th April 1555, by
Andrew Murray, sheriff in that part, as bailie to Eobert Badbie, attorney for said Jonet.
Witnesses, George Pratt and Adam Wylson. John Brj'din, presbyter of Glasgow
diocese, by apostolic authority notary public. [3G8, Box 11.
632. l''th ^lay 1555.] Listrument of Sasine proceeding on a precept, dated 12th
August 1541; see also in writ of date 13th April 1557, infia, but [?1551] by John
[Brown], abbot of Sweetheart, in terms of a charter of that date, for infefting Cuthbert
Bkowxe, son of the late Thomas Browne [who was still alive on 21st October 1547, cf.
No. 532 sup'ci] in Lawnis, in the 40s. lands of Lawnis, 20s. lands of Barbeth, and others
named, in the barony of Sweetheart, etc. Sasine given, 17th Maj' 1555, by Richard
I'atonsone, as bailie, ^^'itnesses, Richard Kennan, Jlungo Gryse, Nicholas Edgar,
William Brown, and others. Da\-id Makgee, notary public. [1943, Box 50.
633. 1st July 1555.] Precept by George [Durie], commendator of Dunfermline,
directed to Thomas Rinkellow, as liailie, for infefting James Rio, son natural of the
late ]\Ir. Hugh Rig of C'arberry, in the lands of C'arberry, in the baronv of Musselburgh,
etc., in terms of a charter of feu-farm. Dunfermline, 1st July 1555. Witnesses, Sir
John Boswell, Allan Cowttis, and Robert Lumsden. Seal appended, broken. Signed
by the commendator, and liy John Baxter, prior, William Lummisden, Robert Hoghvrd,
John Henryson, Alexander Stevin, Mark Lun, James Reydpeth, David Dundas, James
Dundas, James Thomson, Andrew Gray, Thomas Burn, Alexander Huniman, John
Angus, John Boswell, and Alexander ]\Iow, of the convent. [2714, Box 70.
634. 30th August 1555.] Charter 1)y John [Stewart], commendator of the monas-
tery of Coldingham, granting to JoHN LUMISDANE of Blanerne, and his heirs, the lands
of Easter Lumisdane, bounded as follows : ' Begynnand at the meirburnsteille haldand
frathine vp the meirburne as it gangis cjuhill it cum to the heid therof in the mure and
fra the heid therof haldand linialie south to the commoun gaitt in the mure callit the
Corslawgaitt and frathine haldand west the same gaitt quhill it entir in the furde callit
Eentoun furdc and therfra haldand doun the buriie as it rynnis fra the said furde quhill
it entir in the sey,' with common pasture, etc., in the moor of Coldingham ; also lands
in Haymouth of Coldingham — namely, a land in the ' Crosgaitt,' at the west end of the
town of Coldingham, on north side of the street, between the granter's lands of Coldino--
ham on east and west, with houses, toft and croft ; the lands of ' Northcroft ' and
' Pascaris,' with eighteen acres of land in the ' Southcroft ' ; also a piece of land, house
and toft near the house of the late ' Hely Pesceris ' ; the lands of the late Robert Burngaw
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upon Milnerig and Stolifmland ; the lands of the late John Coldingham, and six
acres of land in Coldingham which the late Gilbert Lumisden held of the late John
Lumisden ; and a cotland and garden in Haymouth, — all lying in the town and territory
of Coldingham and Haymouth, in the barony of Coldingham and sheriffdom of Berwick.
Keddendo, 2s. \' early for Easter Lumsden, and for the rest 18s. lOd. annualrent. Dated
at Coldingham, 30th August 1555. Seal gone. Signed, 'Joannes Comendatarins de
Coldingaim.' The other signatures are illegil)le. [983, Box 27.
635. 31st August 1555.] Instrument of Sasine in favour of John Lujisden of
Blanerne, in terms of the above charter. The date is not very legible, but seems to be
31st August 1555, while the witnesses' names are not very distinct. .iVrchibald Kantoun,
of St. Andrews diocese, notary by apostolic and imperial authority. [431, Box 12.
636. 31st October 1555.] Instrument narrating that Andrew Ciuniingham, son
of Alexander, Earl of Glencairn, cessioner and assignee of Patrick Porterfield, bui-gess
of Dunbarton, under an assignation, dated at Kilmarnock, 5th October 1555, to a letter
of obligation in form of a reversion to the said Patrick, by George Corry of Kelwood,
for redemption of the lands of "\\'estersyde, ^\'raj-is, Myddipenneis, and AuchinquhoU,
in the barony of Douchal and sheriffdom of Renfrew, did, in presence of the notary and
^vitnesses, require the said George Corry, personally apprehended in the church of St.
Giles, Edinburgh, to see the redemption-money of -tOO marks counted out upon the
altar of St. James the Apostle in said church, and the same to be received and delivered
to him ; and thereafter the said Andrew caused the money to be counted out, in
presence of the said George, who then renounced his right over the lands. Done at
said altar at 4, 5, and 6 hours p.m., on 31st October 1555. Witnesses, Mr. David
Borthuik, Mr. Thomas M'Calzeane, advocates, Patrick Mowat, Mr. John Portarfield,
Matthew Cunyngham, and Gilbert Knox, burgesses of Edinburgh. Notary, Thomas
Lamb, of St. Andrews diocese, by apostolic authoritj'. [2227, Box 56.
637. 25th November 1555.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept, dated
at Melrose, 23rd January 1554-5, No. 629 supra, by James [Stewart], commendator of
Kelso and Melrose, etc., for infefting ANDREW Brounfield and Janet Dikson, his
spouse, in conjunct fee, and their heirs, etc., in the five-pound lands of Pittillseuch, as
described, in the sheriffdom of Berwick. Sasine given 25th November 1555. Wit-
nesses, A\'illiam Diksoun, Edmund Diksoun, John Twnno, William Ramsay, Alexander
Twnno, Philip Wod, and John Thomson. John Jakson, presbyter of St. Andrews
diocese, by apostolic authority notar\-. [1592, Box 41.
638. 13th January 1556.] Charter by John M'William Dow alias Melegan, grant-
ing to his son, Thom.a.s M'William D\\"e alias Melegan, a particate or rood of land
in Dymmisdaill Street, Inverness, on the west side thereof, the front extending to
highwaj' on east, and the end ('cauda') to Castle hill on west, Doncan M'illepatryk
and Donald M'Chandwe being the neighbouring owners, reserving the liferent of
the 'thwertyr chalmyr' at the end ('caudam') of the house: To be held burgage.
Dated 13th January 1555-6. Charter and sasine in one as in other Inverness writs.
John M' Illewe, one of the bailies of Inverness, gives sasine. Witnesses, George Cuth-
bert of Old Castle, Alexander and James Paterson, .James Mertham, .John ^Sloresoun,
Finlay Donaldson, .John Robertsoun, John Grant, Mr. Martin Logi, notary public, and
Alexander Moresoun, officer. AVilliam Cuming, of Moray diocese, by apostolic authority
notary public. [360, Box 11.
1556] THE LAING CHARTERS 167
639. — January 1556.] Precept of Sasine by John [Hamilton], archbishop of St.
Atidrew.s, abbot of Paisley, etc., for infefting Elizabeth Caklhii.i. [sk], her heirs and
assignees, born or to be born, in two burgage tenements, with tiled roofs ('tegulata'),
built by Sir John Mons — namely, one large tenement near the market Cross of Paisley,
between the tenement of Mark Hammylton on eiist and the street on south, west, and
north, resigned by Kobert, lord of Sempill, with another tenement in the burgh,
between the tenement of John Ynglis on east, the tenement of Sir John Mons on west
and north, and the common street on south, resigned by Patrick Hamilton. At Paisley,
— January 1555-6. Half only of chapter seal attached, semee of stars. St. James in
act of blessing ; on his right a shield with Stewart fess. On obverse a figure [of St.
Mirrin ?], broken ; on its left a shield with a saltire cantoned with four roses, for Lennox.
[1458, Box 38.
640. 28th January 1556.] Papal Letters referred to in No. 669 infra, granting
authority to certain persons named to confirm charter by the abbot of Sweetheart to
Clthbert Brown of certain lands. Dated 28th .January 1556. [1158, Box .31.
641. 1-lth February 1556.] Precept by Gilbert Buchquhannan [Buchanan] in
Sallochee, directed to .John Arrell in Aroquhybeg, as bailie, for infefting the granter's
cousin, Egbert Buchanan uliag Thoma.s-soun, his heirs and assignees, in the templar-
lands called the Spitell of Arrochemoir, with pasture for four cows in the ' ingairse,'
and pasture for six cows and one horse, and passage through the lands of Arrochemoir,
in the parish of Inschecailzeoch and sheriffdom of Stirling : To be held from the granter,
of .James [Sandilands], lord of St. .John, preceptor of Torphichen, and his successors.
Dated at Dumbarton, 14th February 1555-6. Witnesses, Mr. John Wod, John Porter-
feild, David Watsoun, and Patrick Porterfeild, notaries public, who sign for the gi'anter.
Seal attached, not very legible, but apparently showing three bears' heads, two and one,
with a mvdlet in centre of shield. Legend somewhat defaced. [2981, Box 78.
642. 20th February 1556.] Charter by .James [Stewart], commendator of the
monasteries of Ivelso and Melrose, in consideration of a -sum of money paid towards the
repair and rebuilding of the abbey of Melrose, destroyed by the English, ' veteros
Anglie inimicos,' at the time of war last past, granting and setting in feu-farm to .John
Ander.son in Over Bargour, the 5s. 2d. lands of Over Bargour, as occupied by him, in
the lordship of Kylesmure and sherift'dom of Ayr, the rent of which in the rental was
5s. 2d., arriages and carriages two pennies one obolus, and in bondage silver nine pennies
Scots : To be held of the granters for 5s. 2d. Scots of present feu ; also two pennies one
obolus for arriages and carriages, nine pennies for bondage silver, and twentj'-three
pennies for augmentation of rental, extending in all to 8s. one obolus yearly of feu-farm ;
with usual jjrovisions as to pleas of court, grinding grain at the granter's mills of
Mauchbne, assisting in the upkeep of mill, and also the granter's place of Mauchline ;
also requiring the tenants to ride and aid the monastery in time of war ; and if the
grantees fail to pay their feu-farm for three consecutive terms, or if they conspire
against the monastery, this infeftment shall be \'oid. Dated at Melrose, 20th February
1555-6. Signed by the commendator and by Thomas Jlerser, su))-prior, Richard Pater-
son, "William Fylp, John Hogart, Thomas Meyn, .John Watsoun, Alexander Bellenden,
David Hoppringyll, .John Forrois, Kalph Hudsoun, Mungo Purves, Bernard Bowston,
members of convent. Seal attached, not in good condition. [2596, Box 67.
643. 20th February 1556.] Charter by the same commendator, granting to
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AViLLiAJr Reid in Barquhois the 9s. ijd. lands of Barquhois, now occupied by him,
in the lordship of Kjlesmurc and shire of Ayr : To be held of the monastery of Melrose
in feu-farm for a yearly rent of 9s. 4jd., 4d. for carriages, 9d. for bondage silver, and
3s. 6d. of augmentation, extending in all to 1.3s. 4d. yearly, the tenants of the lands
grinding their grain at the mill of jMauchlene. Dated at Melrose, 20th February
15.55-6. Signed, 'Jacobus COmedatarius de Calco et Melrose,' with nine of the convent :
Thomas Meiser, sub-prior, William Philp, .Tohn Hogart, Alexander Bcllendcn, Bernard
Bostoun, Kichard Patonsoun, lialph Hudson, Kcntigern Purwes, and John Fourtoun (?).
[2975, Box 78.
644. 22nd February 1556.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that William Nym-
myll, son and heir of the late William Nymmyll in Dalkeith, with consent of John
Nymmyll, his grandfather and tutor, passed to his acre of land called Thornycrukis, in
the territory of Dalkeith, between the land of John Nymmyll on west and the land of
Thomas Portus on east, and there he gave to Margaret Poktus and Willlvji
C'.vi.DEiiWOD, her son, sasine of that acre of land and jjertinents, namely : ' ane est
thornycruik, ane west thornycruik, ane quhyte but, ane ruderfurd syd, ane small but
beyond the thornycruk burn,' on the east side of the burn in the 'rin rig.' Sasine
given 22nd February 1555-6. Witnesses, Alexander Liddale, Andrew Bjnining, Kenti-
gern Waddell, John Harwe, and William Murray. John Rolland, of Glasgow diocese,
by apostolic authority notary public. [9-45, Box 26.
Note. — From the date and other evidence it is clear that this John Eolland is the
translator of the Tah'i> of the Seven Sagex, which was executed by ' John liolland in Dal-
keith ' about 1560. He also wrote Tlw Court of Venus.
645. 2nd March 1556.] Tack by Robert [Stewart], commendator of Holyrood and
convent thereof, setting and letting to his servitor, Robert Ormistoux, their teind-
sheaves of the lands of Sauchtoiuihall, in the sherifl'dom of Edinburgh, for the terra of
nineteen j'-ears. Reddendo, twelve bolls of wheat, twenty bolls of bear, atid two chalders
of oats yearly, or 5s. 9d. for each boll of oats. Signed at Holyrood by the commendator
and by the following membeis of the chapter : John Ramsay, prior, Alexander Harcas,
Hew Lamb, John Gcd, Jauies Abarcrumby, David Gudsone, Steuen Litslar, and Andro
Watsone. Seal in good condition. 2nd March 1555-6. [157, Box 5.
646. 4th March 1556. J Precept directed to Gilbert Skowlar and Adam Were of
Over Kyrktoun, as bailies, by James Maxwell, fiar of the lands and barony of
Mauldislee, with consent of John Maxwell of Calderwood, his father, liferenter of
said barony, for fulfilling a letter of obligation made by his grandfather, the late
Robert ^Maxwell of Calderwood, to the late John Weir of Weitschaw and his heirs,
obliging the said Roljert Maxwell to grant to Robert Weir a new infeftment of the
lands of Weitschaw, in virtue of which the granter desires his bailies to infeft
Alexander Weir, son and heir of the said Robert Weir (deceased), in the £6 land of
Weitschaw, in the barony of Mauldislee and sheriffdom of Lanark : To be held blench
of the granter for one penny Scots on St. Andrew's day. Dated at Hamilton, 4th
March 155.5-6. Witnesses, Quentin Hamiltoun, burgess of Hamilton, Alexander
Hamiltoun in Blackburn, Thomas Hamilton, Serjeant, and Sir Ninian Bryse, notary
public. Signed by the granter and his father. [2579, Box 66.
647. 5th March 1556.] Instrument of Sasine following on the above precept.
Sasine given at Halcraig, 5th March 1555-6, whereupon John AVeir, uncle of
1556] THE LAING CHARTERS 169
Alexander Weir, and his tutor testamentar, asked instruments. Witnesses, Thomas
Weir of Nether Kirktouii, Robert Weir in Law, Gabriel Weir, uncle of said Alexander,
(Tilliert Skowlar, and Francis Doby. Sir Ninian Bryse, presbyter of Glasgow diocese,
by apostolic authority notar^^ [2151, Box 54.
648. 27th March 1556.] Charter by John [Hepburn], bishop of Brechin,
T\-ith consent of his chapter, granting" to Charles Dempstai! in Balrony, and Charle.S
Dempstar, his son, their heirs and assignees, the lands of Balrony, Bellohill, with the
grain mill of the same, and the astricted multure of Brathinche, in the barony of
Kethik and sheriftVlom of Forfar : To be held of the bishop and his successors in fee
and heritage, rendering yearly £24 Scots of feu-farm yearly (£20 of old rental and
£4 of augmentation), with conditions usual in feus, the tenants being also bound to
armed military service, and each male heir at majority being bound to swear fidelity
to the bishop to maintain the see and the orthodox faith. At Brechin, 27th March
1556, being the thirty-sixth year of the bishop's consecration. Witnesses, Sir John
Farar, chaplain, James Laml>, John Brown, and Mr. Thomas Bousa. Signed by the
liishop, by William, dean of Brechin, George Hepburn, chancellor, Kobert Carnegy,
sub-dean, William Layng, pensionarius, David Lyndsay, Fynnevin, and others, whose
names are illegible, the whole writ being very faint. Two seals, the bishop's and
chapter seal, appended but both broken. [2-386, Box 61.
649. 20th May 1556.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept, dated at
Edinburgh, 14th May 1556 (directed to William Frebarne and Eobert Douglas, as
bailies), by AVilliam Baillie of Cormeston for infefting, in terms of a charter of sale,
John Douglas of Pumfraistoun, his heirs, etc., in the lands of Middle Corswood,
lying in the barony of Earls Caldor ('Caldor comitis ') in the sheriffdom of Edinburgh.
Sasine given at the chief manor of the lands, 20th May 1556, by William Frebarne.
AVitnesses, Robert Douglas, uncle of the said John, Thomas Patersoun and Sir
Andrew Kirkwood, curate of Caldor and notary public. Notary to writ, John ^losman
of Gla.sgow diocese, by apostolic authority. [2854, Box 75.
650. 28th May 1556.] Precept under the privy seal of Queen Mary directed
to the keeper of the great seal, requiring him to expede letters under that seal in
favour of the burgh of Perth, in terms of the Act of Parliament of June 1555, granting
vanous privileges in regard to the trades and merchants of the burgh. Edinburgh,
8th May 1556. [1081, Box 29.
o
651. 28th May 1556.] Letters by Queen Mary granting certain privileges to the
craftsmen of Perth, in terms of the above precept. Given under the great seal at
Edinburgh, 28th May 1556. See Registrum Magni Sigilli, vol. iv. No. 1076. [1082,
Box 29.
652. 19th June 1556.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that Sir James [Sandi-
lanils], preceptor of Torphichen, personally gave sasine to JASrES PoLWARTH, in terms
of a lease, of that piece of arable land and meadow called Kersbog, surrounded by a
wall and ditches of water, and bounded as described of date 10th July 1556 infra,
in the regality and barony of Toqjhichen and sherifTdom of Linlithgow. Sasine
given 19th .June 1556. Witnesses, .Tames Tennent of Lj'nhouse, .Tames Litill in
Torphichin, Alexander Nemocht, and Eobert Archibald, officer and Serjeant of said
barony. Nicholas Thoums, notary. [2984, Box 78.
Y
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653. 24th June 1556.] Instrument narrating that Isohella Lawson, in the
presence of James, Earl of Morton, etc., on her bended knee.s, resigned her fourth part
of a cottage tenement, in the town of Dalkeith, on the south side of the High Street,
bounded between the land of William ^low on east and the land of Nicholas Watson,
junior, on west, in favour of Robert Cunningham, and his spouse, her sister, Ei.iz.veeth
Lawson, for new infcftment to be given to them. Done on the Green of Dalkeith
near the castle thereof, 24th June 1556. Witnesses, George Douglas, brother of the
earl, John Douglas in Dunkeld, James Douglas, John Lowis, and John Herve. Notary,
John Holland. Cf. No. 328 supra. [2280, Box 58.
654. 24th June 155G.] Instrument narrating that the above Isobella Lawson
resigned into the hands of James, Earl of .Morton, her land above described, for new
infeftment in favour of Robert Cunningham, her sister's husband. Same place,
witnesses, and notary as in preceding writ. [2411, Box 62.
655. 24th June 1556.] Notarial Instrument narrating that Elizabeth Lawson,
spouse of Robert Conyngham, resigned in due form, in the hands of James [Douglas],
Earl of Morton (afterwards Regent), the half of a cottage tenement in the town of
Dalkeith, on the south side of the High Street, between the land of AVilliam Moll on
the east and the land of Nycholas A\'atson on the west, in favour of her said husband.
Dated 24th June 1556. AVitnesses, George Douglas, brother of the earl, John Douglas
in Dunkeld, James Douglas, John Lowis, and John Herve. John Rolland, presbyter
of Glasgow diocese, by apostolic authority notary public. [1296, Box 34.
656. 4th July 1556.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that David Castaris, one
of the bailies of the city of St. Andrews, gave sasine to Jajie.s Duxdas [of Ncwliston],
as son and heir of the late Christian Cant, his mother, of four crofts of land, within the
burghal roods of St. Andrews, of which two crofts lie on ' Wyndmyll hyll,' between the
crofts of Alexander Gourlay on west, of John Jaksone on south, the commonty of St.
Andrews or the ' Lynkis ' on north, and the ' Kow wynd ' on east, one croft in Market
Street beyond the gate on north side of street, the crofts of Thomas Mortoun on east
and Alexander Gourlay's on west, and the fourth croft lying to the north side thereof
in North Street, on the south side bounded by the same crofts. Sasine given 4th July
1556. Witnesses, Thomas Martyne of Lathoms and Peter Castaris in Lammclethem.
.John Motto, clerk of the city of St. Andrews, by apostolic authority notary public.
[1829, Box 47.
657. 4th July 1556.] Duplicate of the above Instrument. [2149, Box 54.
658. 10th July 1556.] Charter by James [Sandilands], Lord of St. John of the
order of Jci-usalem, preceptor of Torphichen, granting in feu-farm to Ja.mes Polwarth
of Quhoustoun [Coustown], and the heirs-male of his body, whom failing to Walter
POLUARTII in Caldlaw, whom failing to Andrew Polwarth, his brother, and the heirs-
male of their bodies successively, the meadow land and arable land called the Kersebog,
lying in the barony and regality of Torphichin, sheriffdom of Linlithgow, between the
lands of Buchcottis and Brome parkis on east, the lands of Quhoustoun and
Quhoustoun water on south, the lands of Welhouse on west, and Buchcottis, Scottistoun
flat, and Welhouse on south, now occupied by the said James in virtue of a lease [cf. No.
652 supra] : To be held for an annual duty of 21s. 4d. yearly. Dated at Torphichen,
10th July 1556. Witnesses, James Tennand of Lynhouse, John Broune, Alexander
Coichran, servitors of granter. Signed, Ma., lord Sant Jhons.' Seal appended, upper
part broken ; the lower showing the arms of the Sandilands family. [2853, Box 75.
1556] THE LAIXG CHARTERS 171
659. -4th July 1556.] Letters narrating that the provost and bailies of
Edinbuigh, at the instance of Mr. Alexander Guthre, procurator-fiscal of the burgh, had
cited parties interested to appear on the date hereof to hear and see the protocol-
books of the late Alexander King, notary, sometime clerk-depute of the burgh, pul)licly
transumed, or to allege cause against the same ; and no one appearing or opposing the
production of the protocols, they were inspected Ijy the proper officers and deposited
in the custody of Mr. Alexander Guthrie, principal clerk ; in the fifth of which
protocol-books was contained an instrument of sasine, dated 24th July 1556, narrating
that Eichard Carmichael, one of the bailies of Edinburgh, passed to the tenement of
Alexander Lauder, son and heir of the late William Lauder, burgess of said burgh, on
the south side of the High Street, bounded by the tenement of the late William
Adamson on the east, and the lands belonging to the altar of St. Mary Magdalen on
west ; and there Robert Bartane, burgess of said burgh, with consent of .Janet, his
spouse, resigned an annualrent of ten merks Scots leviable by him over the said tenement.
AMiereupou the said bailie duly infeft therein William Fowler, son and heir of the
late John Fowler, burgess. Witnesses to sasine, Thomas Yong and Paul Donaldson,
merchants, and Mr. Alexander Logy, Serjeant of burgh. To which instrument thus
extracted from the said protocol-book, the provost, etc., interposed their authority,
etc., on 20th May 1586. Witnesses, William Fairlie, merchant, Alexander King,
Mr. John Crawmond, advocates, and others. Mr. Alexander Guthrie, notary. Burgh
seal attached, partly broken. [614, Box 18.
660. 14th August 1556.] Charter by William Xymmyll, son of the late William
Nymmyll in Dalkeith, with consent of his grandfather, John Xymmjdl, granting to
William Calderwood, son of the late William Calderwood, chief organist ('archi
organiste'), and to his mother, Margaret Forteu.s, their heirs, etc., his acre of land in the
Thornycruiks, Dalkeith, as descri1)ed in No. 644 giqira: To be held of the granter in blench
farm for one penny Scots. At Dalkeith, 14th August 1556. Witnesses, John Wellis,
William Nesbit, John Quhite, and Sir John Eolland, notar}' public, who leads the
granter's hand at the pen. The granter's seal attached; charge doubtful, perhaps a
spur. Legend: ' Ihon Ximmil.' [1515, Box 39.
661. 18th November 1556.] Instrument narrating that Thomas Ranton, one of
the bailies of North Berwick, gave sasine to Alexander Browne, burgess there, and
to Janet Nicolson, his wife, of that tenement of land in said burgh on the south
side of the ' Crocegait,' between the lands of John Dixson on east, the lands of James
Veghame on west, and of the heirs of Thomas Skowgall on south, resigned by Thomas
Punton, burgess there [ef. 24th January 1521 supra]. Sasine given 18th November
1556. Witnesses, John Dixson, Thomas Dixson, John Swane, burgesses of said burgh,
Andrew Lauder, servant of Robert Lauder of Bass, and Alexander Gottraj-, serjeant.
Notary, Robert Lawdyr. [2785, Box 72.
662. 24th November 1556.] Charter by Robert Carncross of Cowmislie, superior,
granting and confirming to Mr. John Spen.s of Condy, the lands of Back Spittell and
Fore Spittell, in the regality of Broughton and shire of Edinburgh, which formerh-
belonged to, and were now resigned by, James Cairneross, brother-german of the
granter: To be held blench of the granter. Edinburgh, 21th November 1556.
Witnesses, Robert Hoppriiigill of Muirdeuch, Mr. George Freir, notary public, Gilbert
Thorntoun and William Scott, his servitors. Signed, 'Robert Carncors of Comeslie w'
my hand.' Seal attached, l)ut wholly defaced. Indorsed is a memorandum by John
172 CALENDAR OF [1557
Mosman, notary public, that sasine was, on I'Oth April 1557, given to the grantee by
John Hering in Gilniertoun, as bailie, John Brown in Forespittall, "William Mair in
Backspittall, Michael Schaw, Thomas Horneuar, and James Malville, servants of Mr.
John Spens. [1S20, Box 47.
663. 5th February 1557.] Declaration by the Papal See in answer to a petition
by William Murray and Barbara Pitcarne, both in St. Andrews diocese, who had lately
obtained a Papal dispensation permitting them to marry, though within the fourth and
fourth degrees of consanguinity, affirming, in terms of a similar dictum by Pope Clement
the Sixth, that the dispensation obtained was fully valid, though an error had occurred
in stating the exact degree of relationship of one of the parties. Pope Paul the
Fourth, second year. Rome, 5th February 1557. [813, Box 23.
664. 25th February 1557.] Charter of Sale by Thomas Puntou, burgess of
Haddington, granting to Alexander Brown and Jonet Nicolson, his spouse, their
heirs, etc., a tenement of land in the ' Crocegait ' of the east street of the Inirgh of
North Berwick, on the south side, bounded as described in No. 661 siqmi, 18th November
1556 [cf. charter of 12th September 1520, No. 323 supra] : To be held in fee for burgage
services. Dated at Haddington, 25th February 155G-7. Witnesses, John Oliphir, dwell-
ing at the ' Parmis,' Robert Oliphir, bailie of said Inirgh, and Sir Robert Lawder, notary
public. Signed, 'Thomas Povntovn wy* my hand.' [1740, Box 45.
665. 11th March 1557.] Charter by Alexander, Earl of Glencairn, etc., conveying
to CuTiiBERT CuNYNGHAM of Cuttis^\•ray, his heirs and assignees, an annualrent of
twenty merks Scots, to be uplifted from the lands of Langlands or any part of them in
the barony of Kilmaurs, bailiaiy of Cunningham, and shire of Ayr. Reddendo, one
penny Scots. Precept of sasine directed to John Park, in Langmuir, as bailie. Signed
and sealed at Edinburgh, 11th March 1556-7. Witnesses, William Conynghame of
Conynghameheid, Hugh Conj'ngham of Watterstoun, William Conyngham of Aikat,
and i\Ir. Robert Locho, notary public. Seal attached in fair condition. [166, Box 6.
666. 19th March 1557.] Extract from the court books of the city of St. Andrews,
narrating that at a court held by David Rutherfurd, David Castaris, and John Moffat,
bailies of said city, on Wednesday, 19th March 1556-7, 'It being deuly varefyit that
the hand bell had past throw all the stretis of the cite of Sanct Andrews and tharby
maid public warnesing of ane foyr land to be set in few and heretaige be the chai^lennis
of Sanct Bartholomeis altar fundat wythin the paroche kyrk of the said cite be
wmquhill Mester Jhone Dryburgh, lyand wythin the foyrsaid cite in the sowth gayt
and north syd of the said gayt, betuix the lands of Robert Macke at the est, Jhone
Talyour at the west, the inner land of Margret Philp at the north (and) the common
gait at the sowth ' ; and after the fencing of the com-t, the same publication being
made by their officer at the tolbooth door, there appeared ' Robert Kenloquhy, baxter
and citiner of the said cite, quhai in presence of Schyrris Walter Bowse and Jhone
Kenloquhy, chaplennis of the foyi- nemmit chaplenry, biddis and ofFeris in yerly few
anwell for the foyrsaid foyrland, to the saidis chaplennis and thar successoris ' 23s.
and 4s., to be paid yearly to the heirs of the late John Carmichael, also to the
chaplain of St. Ninian's altar in said church, 3s. yearly, due of old from said land,
with two pennies of burgh mail, and service due to the archbishop and ' sege ' of St.
Andrews, ' and to mend and beyt the said foyrland wythin the space of fowyr yeris to
the valor of twenty marches mone and to uphald the samyn dewly in tymmis cummyng,
newer by him self his ayris or assignais to oner the sayd foyrland wyth ony^other or
1557] THE LAING CHARTERS 173
mayr aiiwell rent nor is befor rehersit,' nor to leave three terms' rent unpaid under pain of
loss of the feu. No other offerer appearing, the chaplains, with consent of the bailies
and council present, grant the said land to the said Eobert Kenloquhy, and order him
to 1)6 infeft. Extracted from the Acts of Council by John Motto, clerk of said city.
Seal appended, in fair preservation. A wild boar luider a tree, St. Andrew's cross
(saltire) in background. Legend: ' Sigillum causarum civitatis Sancti- Andre.' [3197,
Box 83.
667. 29th March 1557.] Instrument of Resignation by William Maxwell, brother
of Herl)ert Maxwell of Kirkcoiniell, resigning in favour of Cuthbert Bkowne in
Lawin, and his heirs, all right he had or may have to the 10s. land of CoUingdauch
in the barony of Lochkcndeloch and stewartry of Kirkcudbright. Done in the
chamber of Mr. William Turner, vicar of Kirkpatrick-Durham, in the town of
Dumfries, 29th March 1557. John Maxwell, brother of said William, Thomas
Maxwell, clerk, and the said vicar, witnesses. Herbert Anderson, of Glasgow diocese,
by apostolic authority notary. [1784, Box 4G.
668. 3rd April 1557.] Letters l)y William Schaw, provost of the church of
Abernethy, and David Gibson, canon of Glasgow, with Symon Schaw, also canon there,
in terms of letters from the Papal See, of date at Rome 14th December 1556, in the
first year of Pope Paul the Fourth [fully narrated in this vn-ii], confirming and
ratifying a charter, dated at Melrose, 20th February 1555-6, by James [Stewart],
comniondator of Kelso and Melrose, granting to George Ferquhar in Over Catryne,
in fcu-farm the 21s. Cd. lauds of Over Catryne, now occupied b\' the said George and
his mother, lying in the lordship of Kylesmure, in the sheriffdom of Ayr : To be held
for a yearly feu-duty of 21s. 6d. and an augmentation, the whole amounting to 31s. 6d.
yearly, with carriages and other dues, the abbey reserving right to take wood, stone,
etc., to maintain their mill and place of Mauchline, with free passage, etc. Which
charter is followed by instrument of sasine (also narrated) in favour of the said George
Ferijuhar, of date Sth March 1556-7. Confirmed by letters dated in the aisle of St.
Michael in the metropolitan church of Glasgow, 3rd Aj)ril 1557, in presence of AVilliam
Hamilton of Sanchar, knight, younger, Da^•id Lettrik, citizen of Glasgow, Hugh Fercjuhar,
William Keid in Auchmuling, Patrick Mechell in Burneheid, John Yilson in Oxin-
schaw, and William Davidson. Notaries to letters, Henry Gibson, A.M., and Thomas
Hamilton, presbyter, both liy apostolic authority and of GlasgOAv diocese. [2587, Box 66.
669. 13th April 1557.] Notarial Instrument narrating the proceedings of Mr.
Robert Crichton, rector of Sanquhar and canon of Glasgow, and ilr. Archibald
Menzies, preceptor of Trailtrow, official of Glasgow, judges appointed by the Papal See
[by letters dated 28th January 1556-7] to summon parties, and, if they see fit, to
confirm a charter, dated 12th August 1541 [sic, but 11551 ; see Nos. 532 and 534
sujmi], by John [Browne], abbot of the monastery of Sweetheart [New Aljbey] and
convent thereof, granting to Cuthbert Browx, son of the late ('quondam') Thomas
Brown in Land, and to the heirs-male of his body, etc., whom failing to heirs-female,
the 40s. land of old extent commonly called the Land, the 20s. lands of Barbeth, the
20s. lands of Glen, and the 20s. lands of Colingath, equal in all to a £5 land, in the
l)arony of Sweetheart and stewartry of Kirkcudliright: To be held in fcu-farm for
£12, 6s. 8d. yearly feu and 26s. 8d. of augmentation. Reserving the moss in said lands
to the granters, except the pasturage. The Papal letters and the charter being read,
the judges confirmed the latter. Done in the church of the friars at Dumfries
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('ccclesia fratram'), 13th April 1557. The copy of the abbot's charter bears the names
of several of the chapter, including those in lease of 12th May 1547, No. 5.30 supra,
and James Darling, Patrick Cowle, Herbert Broun, Richard Prior, Gilbert Nelson, and
Alexander Arthiu'. Among the witnesses to the instrument are .Tohn Brown of
Carsluith, Thomas Murray', sub-prior of the abbey, and A\'i]Iiam Maxwell, 1)rother of the
laird of Kirkconnell. Notary to Instrument, Herbert Anderson of Glasgow diocese, by
apostolic and imperial authority. Mr. Robert Crichton's seal is still attached, showing
quarterly, first and fourth, a lion rampant; second and third, three water budgets.
Legend broken. [1159, Box 31.
670. 19th May 1557.] Charter by William Cranstoun of that Ilk, knight, grant-
ing to his beloved Mr. Thom.\.s Cranstoun in liferent an annualreut of forty merks
money, to be uplifted from the mains of Snialom [Smailholm], also from the mill and
mill lands thereof, lying in the barony of Smailholm and shire of Roxburgh; with
competent ^^ctual for his own and his servant's horses yearly during the said time of
his life : To be held in fee and heritage of the granter for one penny Scots in name of
blench farm. Dated at Kirkhoip, 19th May 1557. Witnesses, George France, James
France, Thomas Sandelandis, Alan Cader, John Heislop, and Sir William Lidderdaill.
Signed, 'Cranston of y' Ilk kny*.' Seal appended, broken, but showing the three
cranes of Cranstoun. [2766, Box 71.
671. 2nd June 1557.] Charter by William Murray of Letter-Bannachty for fulfill-
ing a contract between David Pitcairn of Forther and Barbara Pitcairn, his daughter,
on the one part, and Janet Lindsay, lady of Balvard, the granter's mother, and himself,
on the other part, for a marriage between him and Barbara, granting to her in her
virginity in liferent an annualrent of si.x chalders victual (four chalders of oatmeal and
two of barley) to be uplifted from the lands of jNIains of Rossyth, occupied by Henry
Stewart, in the baronj^ of Rosj-th and shire of Fife. Dated at Balvard, 2nd June 1557.
Witnesses, .lohn Murray, John Clepane, and Sir Walter Fullartoun. Signed, ' Williame
M^'ray w' my hand.' Fragment of seal attached. [2G19, Box 68.
672. 19th June 1557.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a charter
dated at the church of St. Andrew's, 29th April 1557 (11th year of his consecration and
the 8th year of his translation to St. Andrews), by John [Hamilton], archbishop of
St. Andrews, directed to Walter Makesoun, as bailie, for infefting Elen Monypenny,
spouse of John Forrett of Fingask, in liferent, and their eldest son and apjjarent heir,
John Forrett, younger, in fee, in the lands of Fingask, with the mill, in the regality of
St. Andrews and shire of Fife. Witnesses to charter, Mr. Alexander Forrest, secretary
to archbishop, ISIichael Nasmyth, and John Kessane. Sasine given, 19th June 1557, to
Robert Myllar, acting for John Forrett, junior, under reservation of the liferent of John
Forrett, elder, in the lands and mill. AVitnesses, Andrew Forrett and Arthur Keitht.
John Bonkle, of St. Andrews diocese, by apostolic authority notary public. [2121,
Box 62.
673. 8th Jidy 1557.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that John Crichton of
Rothvens, with his own hands, gave sasine to Mr. Andrew Symson, pedagogue of the
grammar school of Perth, and to YiOLET Adamson, his spouse, of an annualrent of
seventeen bolls of victual, one half Ijarley and the other half flour, from the barony of
Rothvennis and the mains thereof, in the sheriflfdom of Forfar. Sasine given 8th July
1557. Witnesses, Patrick Lindsay, brother-german of David, master of Crawford,
1557] THE LAING CHARTERS 175
David Foret, servant of granter, Andrew Fulfuyrd, "William Anderson, chaplain, John
Anderson, brewer, burgess of Perth. Indorsed is a receipt and notarial discharge by
tSynison and his wife in favour of Crichton for the principal sum of 200 merks, 13th July
15G2. Witnesses, George Eamsa of Banff, Abraham Crechtoun, and James Crechtoun,
brothers of George Crechtoun of Camna, and others. Notary, Walter Ramsa. [2-5-12,
Box 65.
674. 17th July 1557.] Precept under the quarter seal by Queen Mary, narrating
that, by a decree of the lords of council in February last past, .James Schaw, son
and heir of the late Alexander Schaw of Sauchy, has lost during his lifetime the
superiority of the lands of Fynnart belonging to John Schaw, son of the said late
Alexander, lying in the bailiary of Eenfrew, and held by the said .John immediately of
his said father Alexander and his heirs, and that the said .John is to possess (or hold)
the property of the crown, immediate superior of the said James ; therefore directing
the sheriff and bailies of Renfrew to give sasine to the said John Schaw accordingly.
EdinJjurgh, 17th July 1-557. Indorsed is a memorandum of sasine. See infro, 8th
November 1557. [3043, Box 80.
675. 9th August 1557.] Charter liy Christopher Seytoun [cf. No. 524 supra],
brother-german of John Seytoun of Lauchreise [Lathrisk], granting to Alex.vnder
Myretoun and Cristiax Seytocx his spouse, in liferent, and to David Myretoun
their son, in fee, the lands of Eandelstoun and Ladilands in the constabulary of Craill
and shire of Fife : To be held of the crown for services due and wont. At St. Andrews,
9th August 1557. Witnesses, Walter Allerdice, Mr. Thomas Fermoui-e, and David
Spens, notaries public. Signed, 'Cristofer Seitofi w' my hand.' [1542, Box 40.
676. 19th August 1557.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept, dated
18th August 1557, by Mr. John Spens of Condy, as superior, for infefting Mr. Alex-
ander Mauchane, advocate, in the half of all the lands of Bakspittall and Foirspittall
[cf. No. 662 mprol, Ipng in the shire of Edinburgh, formerly belonging to Isabella
?>Iauchane, relict of the late Gilbert Lauder, burgess of Edinburgh, and resigned l)v her
under reservation of her liferent. Among the -n-itnesses to the precept is Edward
Mauchane, son of the late Adam Mauchane, burgess of Edinburgh. Sasine given by
Francis Wr [lire], burgess of Edinburgh, as bailie, on 19th August 1557. AVitnesses,
AVilliara Paterson, -John Broun, dwellers in Foir Spittall, William Mair in Bakspittall,
and John Mane, servant of Air. Alexander Alauchane. John Mosman, notary bv apostolic
authority. [1881, Box 48.
677. Jst September 1557.] Charter by Ninian Douglas, chaplain of the chaplainry
of the rood altar in the collegiate church of St. Nicholas of Dalkeith, granting in feu-
farm to Robert Littill in Gullane a tenement in the town of Gullane, as described in
No. 610 supra, in the barony of Dirleton and constabulary of Haddington : To be
held of the granter in feu-farm for 28s. 8d. yearly feu-duty. Edinbui-gh, 1st September
1557. Witnesses, Sir Alexander Beg, Sir William Coltart, James Maxwell, James
AVatsoun, John Harvye, and Sir AVilliam Giffurde. Signed, ' Ninianus Dowglas A'icarius
de Stobo manu pp^a.' [1110, Box 30.
678. 23rd September 1557.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that Alexander
Cuiniiiigham, Earl of Glencairn, in terms of a precept of dare constat, gave sasine
with his own hands to AIarion Coxyxgh.\m, as nearest and la^vful heir of the late
AVilliam Conyngham and Agnes Colquhoun, spouses, her parents, in an annualrent
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of twenty merks, to be uplifted from tlie lands and tenements of Elizabeth Coiiyngham,
John Conyngham, Alexander Conyngham, Allan Merchand, Marion Dickey, relict of
the late Andrew Johnstone, John Or, Allan Millar, John Cuming, and Thomas Boyd,
in the burgh and barony of Kilmaurs, held of the said carl in chief. Sasinc given
23rd September 1557. Witnesses, Alexander Conyngham of Hill, Alexander Conyngham,
junior, laird of Aikat, William Cauldwell of Lochormos, Allan Merchand, John Merchand,
and Robert Conyngham, burgesses of said burgh. James Brown, of Glasgow diocese,
by apostolic autliority notary public. [2400, Box Gl.
679. 28th September 1557.] Instrument of Sasinc following on a precept (dated
at Dalkeith, 17th August 1557, and directed to John Zule, as bailie) by Sir Ninian
Douglas, chaplain of the chaplainry of the crucifix in the threshold ('in solio ') of the
collegiate church of St. Nicholas of Dalkeith, which was founded by the late Mr. Alex-
ander Gyfhart, rector of Newlands, with consent of James, Earl of Morton, as patron of
the chaplainry, for infefting, in terms of a charter of feu-farm, Robert Litii.l in Gulane,
his heirs and assignees, in that whole tenement of land in the town of Gulane, de-
scril)ed in No. GIO siijmi. AVitnesses to precept, James Watson, John Harve, and
Sir A\'illiam Gyfhart. Sasine given 28th September 1557. Witnesses, David Wynde-
gaittis, residing in Edinburgh, George Paterson, Andrew Fell, W'illiam Schaw,
Gilbert Quhite, John Bryson, Patrick Young, and Rol)ert Dikson, residing in Gulane.
Thomas Stevin, presbyter of St. Andrews diocese, by apostolic authority notary
public. [3057, Box 80.
680. 5th October 1557.] Notarial Instrument narrating that John Looan of
Bonnington appeared before John Bellenden of Auchnoul, knight, clerk of justiciary,
commissioner appointed by Robert [Stewart], commendator of Holyrood, during his
absence from the kingdom, and resigned in favour of himself and Grisel Farny, his
spouse, the manorplace of the lands of Bonyngton, with a fourth part of the lands and
of the mill of Bonj-ngton, in the Iwrony of Broughton and sherift'dom of Edinbvirgh.
Done in Sir John Bellcnden's lodging, Edinburgh, 5th October 1557. Witnesses, John
Kincaid, son and heir-apparent of John Kincaid of Warriston, John Lamb, tailor,
Thomas Dalrumpill, and Henry Ayttoun, notary public. Notary to writ, John Robeson,
clerk of Glasgow diocese, by apostolic authority. [2393, Box 61.
681. 5th October 1557.] Precept of Sasine directed to Robert Carmichael of
Wrightsland by Sir John Bellenden of Auchinoul, knight, as commissioner on behalf of
Rol)ert [Stewart], commendator of Holj'roodhouse (commission dated 3rd March
1555-6), for infefting the above-named John Logan of Bonyngton and Grisel Fairny,
his spouse, in the mansion of Bonyngton and others as in preceding writ. Dated at
Edinburgh, 5th Octol)er 1557. Witnesses as in preceding writ, omitting John Kincaid
and adding Mr. Alexander Chalmer. Signed by the granter. [2448, Box 63.
682. 5th October 1557.] Charter by Alexander Murray of 'Begos' [Bighouse]
selling and alienating to Mr. William Sincl.ur, rector of Olrig, the lands of Trontale-
beig, in the parish of Reay, within the bounds of Caithness and sheriflclom of Liveliness :
To be held blench of the granter for one penny Scots at Whitsunday, if asked. Dated
at Lathrin, 5th October 1557. Witnesses, Andrew and Alexander Ratter, William
Sinclair, Sir Andrew Alexandersoun, and Sir Malcolm Reid, notary public. Signed,
' Alex"^ Murray of begof w' my hand.' The seal [now wanting] of William Rannaldsoun
in Penneland is said to have been attached. [2626, Box 67.
1558] THE LAING CHARTERS 177
683. f^th November 1557.] Instrument of Sasiiic in favour of John 8ciiaw, son
of Alexander 8chaw, following on the crown precept dated 17th July 1557, No. 674
supiri, in terms of a decree of the lords of council. Sasine given by William Fleming of
Riichane(?), sheriff-depute of Renfrew, Sth November 1557, on the ground of the lands
called Killjlanc. Witnesses, John Fynne in Inglistoun, Robert Archibald in Cawdalhill,
Thomas Inche in Kilblane, and James Bryis there. John \'aus, sheriff-clerk of Renfrew,
by apostolic authority notary. [525, Box 15.
684. 30th January 1558.] Tack or Lease by John [Hamilton], commcndator of
iVrbroath, with consent of the chapter, granting to Siu David Ghaham of Fintry,
knight, a lease of the teindsheaves of the Mains of Earl's-Stradichty in the parish of the
same, regality of Kirriemuir and sheriffdom of Forfar, for the term of nineteen years at
a 3'early rental of forty merks. At Arbroath, -'JOth January 1557-8. Signed by the
commendator and by the following monks : — John Logye, sub-prior, Thomas Scott,
Nicholas Purwes, Walter Baldowy, Andrew Bardy, David Scot, Alexander Gyb, Cristo-
pher Moncur, Thomas Fethe, Richard Craik, James Balcasky, Ninian Clement, Thomas
Lyndesay, David Blak, Alexander Cube, John Quhyt, Nicholas Howesone, and Thomas
Gormak. AVitnesses, John Livingstone, John Scott, and .Mr. Patrick Bauquhanan.
[2313, Box 59.
685. 10th June 1558.] Letter of Reversion by William Cunynghame of Craganis
and Margaret Cunynghame, his spouse, binding themselves that they will resign in
favour of Alexander, Earl of Glencaiux, the shadow-half of his lands of Manniswra,
Lyntquhite, and Knappis, and half of the mill of Lochir, with the half of the thirle
multure of the £10 land of Watterstoun and six-merk land of Auchinsales and Auchin-
oloiche, lying in the sheriffdom of Renfrew, upon payment by the Earl of the sum of
600 merks in the parish church of Kilmacome, and the granting by him of a lease of
the lands for the space of four years after redemption. Dated at F3-ndlastoun, 10th
June 1558. Witnesses, Master James Walkar, parson of Inchecalleoche, Alexander
Lyndsay of Carnecurane-hill, Andrew Cunynghame, burgess of Diunfries, and Mr. Robert
Leiche, notary public. Signed, ' Wilzem Cvnyghem of Creganis.' His wife signs by
Robert Leiche, notary. On the back is a docquet to the effect the reversion was sealed
in presence of the lords of council on 9th March 1576. George Gibson, clerk of council,
etc. [3087, Box 81.
686. 10th July 1558.] Charter by David [Pantar], l)ishop of Ross and commen-
dator of Cambuskenneth, in favour of David Balfour of Inchry and his seven sons,
nominaiim et successive, as in next writ and No. 711 infra, of the lands of Pullis.
Reddendo, £21, 4s. Scots yearly. Dated at Cambuskenneth, 10th July 1558. Seal of
abbey attached, in gocjd condition. [120, Box 4.
687. lUlh -'idy 1558.] Precept of Sasine by David [Pant^ir], bishop of Ross and
commendator of Cambuskenneth, directed to John Knowis, as bailie, for infefting David
Bai.foir of Inchiy in the lands of Pullis (? Powis) with meadow, in terms of the above
charter, to him, his eldest son David, and to Richard, Henry, James, Hciuy, John, and
Alexander, his other sons, in succession. Dated 10th July 1558. Witnesses, Andrew
Monro in Nig, James Abircromby, John Abircromby, Patrick Bowar, and Sir Alexander
Peddar, notary public. Signed by the connuendator. Sir James Makbiange, Andrew
Row, sub-prior, Andrew Home, Ninian Greg, AVilliam Reid, precentor, John Paniter,
vicar of Clackmannan, Archibald M'Brak, William Broun, Thomas AVordye, Thomas
V.
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M'Bmk, James Dalmahoy, George Johnstouii, Friar John Scot, Friar Robert M'Calay.
Seal attached, partly broken. [934, Box 26.
688. 1-th July 1558.] Instrument of Sasine following on the above precept in
terms of charter [No. 686 siipm]. Sasine given 12th Jnly 1558. AVitnesses, Sir Andrew
Row, sub-piior, and Ninian Greg, canon of the monastery, Peter Leslie, rector of C'raig-
house, Sir Alexander Bahvard, vicar of Logye, i\L-. James Balfour, son of said David
[sic], Walter Hegye in Cambuskenneth, and Sir Alexander Peddar, co-notary. Alexander
Chalmei's, M.A., pi-esbyter of Dunblane diocese, by apostolic authority notary. [1204,
Box .31.
689. 2nd August 1558.] Listrument of Resignation and Sasine narrating that
John RLaxwell of Calderwood, over-lord of the lands of Barbachlaw, received from
George Cochrane of Barliachlaw, resignation of said lands, in the barony of Bathcat and
shire of Renfrew, in favour of Michael Cochrane, the rcsignor's son and heir-apparent,
and didy gave sasine thereupon to the said Michael. Sasine given 2nd August 1558.
Witnesses, Peter Hamiltoun of Bathcat, James Hamilton, burgess of Liidithgow, William
Maxwell in Newlands, and others. Nicholas Thowms, notary public. [1730, Box 45.
690. 20th October 1558.] Precept by Archibald Douglas of Glenbervie to David
Stiven (?) of Inchebrek, as bailie, for infefting his son and apparent heir, William
Douglas of Kemnay, and the heirs-male of his body, etc., in the lands and barony of
Glenbervie, the lands of Drumloche, Pitskelly, Barras, Arbad\-, and Lichmarlo in the
sherifTdom of Kincardine ; Kemnay in the shire of Al)erdeen ; the lands and barony of
Braidwod, town of Braidwod ; Langshaw, mill of Maschok and adjoining lands, with
tenandry of Hedis, and one merk annualrent of the same, with patronage of the
hospital of St. Leonards in the burgh of Lanark, and lands lielonging thereto, in the
sherifi'dom of Lanark, also the lands of Grenane in the earldom of Carrik and sheritl'dom
of Ayr. Dated at Glenbervie, 20th October 1558. Witnesses, Alexander Gordoun,
Patrick Reid, Thomas Gray, Fyndlaw Robertson, A\'alter Bratoun, Adam Murdo,
Mr. Andrew Eldar, notaiy puljlic, James Spark, John Spark, Robert Douglas, and
others whose names are illegible, the whole writ lieing faint. Signed, 'A. Douglas of
Gleby.' Seal appended, defaced. [2901, Box 76.
691. 10th November 1558.] Charter by Gavin [Hamilton], commendator of
Kilwinning, with consent of the convent, granting to Adam Montgumry, son and
heir-apparent of John Montgumry of Braidstane, the four-merk lands of Mcrshelland,
occupied by the said John Montgumry, father of Adam, and his tenants, Robert Gemmill,
Archibald Lyill, and Allan Steward, bounded between the lands of Braidstane on east,
the lands of Ruchwod on south, the lands of ^lorishill on west, and the lands of Manis-
hill and Crumnok on noith, lying in the parish of Beith, regality of Kilwinning, bailiary
of Conyngham, Ayrshire : To be held in feu-farm of the granter and his successors for a
yearly rental of four merks Scots of old rental, with 6s. 8d. of augmentation, extending
to £3 Scots money, six capons, si.x hens, six carriages, and all other dues contained in
the old rental, with multures due to the granter's mills, with suits of court, duplicaiid at
entry of heirs, etc. Dated and signed at Kilwinning, 10th November 1558. Witnesses,
Robert Hamilton, cham})erlain of the abbey, Patrick Hamilton, his brother, Patrick
Montgomery <jf Sevenacre.s, and Hugh Montgomry of Smithstown. Signed by
' Gawinus comendatarius de Kilwyning,' and by the fullowing monks : George Morisone,
David AA'3'ngzet, John Deyne, Alexander Hendersone, Robert Curry, William Kirk-
patrick, Alan Steyn, James Mcchell. John C'ulpar, and James Brown. [1028, Box 28.
1559] THE LAINO CHARTERS 179
692. 13tli Novenil)er 1558.] C'haiter by Gilljcrt Bard of Kiliiuhyiize, gnintiiig to
his soil and heir-apparent, JoirN Bard, and Ei.iZABETn Kennedy, his spouse, in con-
junct fee, and their heirs, the two-merk land of Glencoppok, the 10s. lands of Dalthome,
the 10s. lands of .Vnchlclland, and the 20s. lands of Achaltety, and others ; also to the
said John, the four-merk lands of tlie .Mains of Kilquhynnze, the half-merk land of
Dalcur, with mill, the 20s. land of Auchinwyn, 20s. land of Tornbrok, and 10s. lands of
the other part of Achaltetic, — all in the e;vrldom of Carrick and sheriffdom of Ayr : To
be held of the queen and her successors, as princes of Scotland, for the services due and
wont; reserving the granter's liferent. Dated and signed at Maybole, 13th November
1558. Witnesses, David Kennedy of Culzeane, Duncan Kennedy of Dalquharran, and
James Eos, notiiry public. [230, Box 8.
693. yth December 1558.] Grant by Kuljcrt [Stewart], commendator of Ilolyrood,
in favour of Mr. David Makgill, advocate, giving to him for his lifetime, in yearly
pension, the teindsheaves of the lands of Gorgie, and mill thereof, with 20s. payable
yearly from said mill, in the shire of Edinburgh, the teindsheaves of the lands extend-
ing to four bolls beir, foiu" bolls wheat, and one ehalder of oats, and of the mill four
bolls beir, and 20s. of aiuuialrent, for his services as procurator for the abbey. Signed
by the commendator and the folloAnng members of the convent : Dene Stevin Litstar,
prior, John Ged, James Abarcrurab}-, Andro Wilson, David Goodson, Andrew Blakhall,
Thomas ^laxwell, Alexander Forester, Peter Blakwod, Alexander Harcas, and Alex-
ander Harpar. 9th December 1558. Half of seal remaining. [167, Box 6.
694. 8th February 1559.] Indenture between Sir Edmund Mai.leverer of
Wyddersoun, in the county of York, knight, and Robert Boavden of Spyndelston, in
the county of Xorthumberland, by which the former leases to the latter all his tene-
ments, buildings, etc., lying in Spyndleston or Buyldell in Xorthumberland, for a period
of twenty -one years, at a yearly rent of 36s. Indentiu-e dated 8th February 1559.
[2529, Box 64.
695. 17th March 1559.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept of dare
constat (dated at Edinburgh, 23rd July 1558), by David Nisbet of Dalzell, baron of the
half barony of the same, directed to John Millar and David Weyr, as bailies, for iiifeft-
ing John H.ajiiltoun, now of Orbistoun, as heir of his father, the late (4avin Hamiltoun
of Orbistoun, in the lands called the ' Holme ' and the ' Howholme,' and in those called
'Sant Lowrence land,' in the barony of Dalzell and sheriffdom of Lanark, held blench
of the granter for one penn\' Scots. Witnesses to precept, James Douglas, son of the
late Hugh Douglas of Brog [Borgue], Gavin Cleland in Glenhuyf, Alexander Gordon,
son of Mr. George Gordon of Baldorny, and James Millar, notary public. Sasine given
on the said lands by John Millar, on 17th .March 1558-9. Witnesses, the said David
Weyr, John 'W'ethcrspone, John Bannetyne, and James his brother-german, John
Gylkersoun, Alexander Weyr, and Gavin Gyilkesoun. James Ra, presbyter of Glasgow
diocese, by apostolic authority notary public. [2677, Box 69.
696. 10th April 1559.] Cliartcr by John [Hamilton], commendator of Arbroath,
granting to CopiN or James Guthre and Katryne Lyne, his spouse, one acre of land,
with the teindsheaves, lying in the bounds of Ponderlaw, at Setoun Den, within the
regality of Arbroath ami shire of Foifar ; resigned by .Mathew Hamilton and Agnes
Lewinstoun, his wife : To be holden in feu-farm for a reddendo of one boll piu-e and dry
barley, monastery measure, and six peiniies augmentation : also paying thiee suits at
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three head courts held yearly at the ' Almoiy ' l)y the almoner of the monastery, with
the usual duplicaiid at entry of heirs. Precept of sasine directed to William Scott.
Dated at Arbroath, 10th April 1-5.59. Signed hy the commcndator, and by John Logye,
sub-prior, David Scot, Thomas Scot, Alexander (!yb, Ninian Clement, Alexander Cuby,
Richard Craik, Thomas Fcthe, Da-\id Blak, Umphred Thomson, John (i>uliyt, Thomas
Lyndesay, Thomas Gormak, and Nicholas Iloweson, members of convent. Uccorded
in Exchequer, aOth Apiil 1052. [254, Box 8.
697. <Jth .May 1.5.59.] Charter l>y Jnhn Maxwell of Calderwood, granting to
.MuilAEL Cc>Cin;.\NK, son and heir-apparent of George Cochrane of P.arbachlaw, the
whole land of Barbachlaw, in the baroin- of Rathketand sheiifVdoni of Renfrew, resigned
by the said George, reserving the latter 's liferent : To be held of the granter for half
the service of one archer ('architenentis') in the king's host, and three suits yearly
at the granter's three chief pleas of IMakburne, paying also lOs. for ward and iclicf when
they happen. Glasgow, 6th .May 1559. '\Vitnes.<es, Allan Hamilton of .Mawchtlinghoil,
William .Maxwell in Newland.s, David Young, and \\'illiani llegait, notary. [3 1 2, Box 10.
698. 20th June 1559.] Charter by John [Hamilton], commcndator of Arbroath,
and the convent, graiiting to Mr. Riciiaud Strano, advocate before the lords of
council, and to his wife, JoxET Balfoitr, and their heirs, in feu-farm, the lands of
Middle Persy or Bowgray, with teind.sheaves, resigned by Thomas Annand, as in No.
362 sujmt. Annual feu-duty not stated. At the monastery of Arbroath, 20th .Tune
1559. Witnesses, Alexander Donaldson, and Alexander and James Somervell. Signed
by the commendator only, ' Johanes Comendatarius de Arbrothe.' [1325, Box 35.
699. 23rd June 1559.] Charter by .Mark [Ker], abbot oi' commendator of the
monastery of Newbottill, granting to Joiix Crawfurd in Bothkennar, and Elizaiieth
LiviN'(isTOXE, his wife, in conjunct fee, and their heirs, etc., the five-merk lands of
Gartmillan, with commonty in the moor called Ryding Mure, in the barony of Monk-
land and shire of Lanark, extending in rental j'early to five merks Scots : To be held
in feu-farm for a j^early feu-dutj^ of five merks 6s. 8d. Scots, with duplicand at entry
of heirs, and three suits of court at the head pleas of the liarony of Monkland. Dated
at Newltottill, 23rd June 1559. Signed by the commendator and by the following
monks : John Bannatyn, sul>prior, John Liddcll, AMlliam Hairlaw, Thomas Guld, John
llarwy, Robert Notman, Thomas Reid, John Carmccholl, George Rychardsoun, George
Tunibnll, George Symsoun, Adam Scot, Robert Ilenryson, and John Andersoun. Seal
appended, in good condition, same as in No. 568 supra, the shield on the dexter side
showing the lion of Scotland, and the shield on sinister, on a chevron, three mullets,
with a unicorn's head erased in base. [2678, Box 69.
700. [5th] July 1559.] Tack or Lease by John, abbot of Sweetheart, granting to
CuTHBERT Browne of Land a lease of half the corn mill of the parish of Lochkinde-
loch [Cuthbert having the other half in occupation also], to endure for nineteen years
from Lammas 1559, at a yearly rental from the said half mill of twenty-one bolls of meal,
i.e. teii and a half bolls of white meal and ten and a half bolls of grey meal. Dated at
Sweetheart Abl)ey, — July 1559; perhaps same date as next writ. Seal of convent
attached, in fair piescrvation, as in No. 530 giqmi, with a background of flowers. Under
the figures is a device like a monogiam J3. Legend : ' Sigillum Commune Monasterii
Dulcis Cordis.' The writ is signed bv the abbot and bv Thomas Mnrrav, i)rior, William
1559] THE LAI NO CHART EKS 181
Johnston, John Kyikpatrik, Thomas Dicson, Patrick Welchc, Patrick Cowll, Andrew
Doiiart, John Logan, liobert llynd, and Gilbert Browne. [1944, Box 50.
j^ole. — It does not appear that this Gilbert Browne is identical with the abbot of
that name, as their signatures differ.
701. [5th] July L559.] Charter by John [Brown], abbot of Sweetheart, with
consent of the con\ent, granting to Cuthbert Brown of Land, his heirs, etc., the lands
of Kinhervy and Clokloy, Barlcyi, and Nether Cars, with a piece of land and manor
called the Freiryard, all in the barony of Lochkindelow and stewartry of Kirkcudt)right :
To be held in feu-farm for a total yearly duty of £S, 7s. At the sai<l monastery, —
July 1559. Signed by the abbot and by the same monks as in preceding writ. [1785,
Box 46.
702. 5th July 1559.] Precept of Sasine by the said John, abbot of Sweetheart
(directed to Thomas Pautesoun), for infefting Cuthisert Brown of Land, in tei-ms of
a charter of feu-farm, in the one-merk land called ' Under the Vail,' lying on the north
side of the abbey wall fi'oni the west to the east corner, and from thence extending by
a ditch going towards the bri<lge called Annot-brig, reserving to the convent the space
of three feet from the wall, for the purpose of going round it when necessary, and also
the little gate ('portiunculam ') of the land, called the ' Howlat Clois,' in the barony of
Lochkindelocli, etc. : To be held in fcu-farni for the former rental of 21s. 4d., and 40d.
of augmentation. At Sweetheart Abbey, 5th July 1559. Signed by abbot and same
monks as preceding writs. Seal attachc<l, imperfect. [1945, Box 50.
703. It'tb Augn.st 1559.] In.strument of Sasine in favour of .Mr. iiirii.VRK Str.\ng
and his wife, following on the charter, No. 098 snjnv, of the lands of .Middle Persy.
Sasine given by 'William Wishart, bailie, to John Bouchan, attorney for grantees, 16th
August 1559. AVitnes.ses, John Spalding, son of James Spalding in Bandarg, Thomas
Cryste in Bawgraw, and (lilliert Fyif in Mains of Logy. Alexander Donaldson, clerk,
Aberdeen diocese, by apostolic authority notary public. [1326, Box 35.
704. 2-iifl August 1559.] Charter by Gavin [Hamilton], commendator of Kil-
winning, granting, with consent of the convent, to William .Mure of (!landerstoun
and Elizareth Hamiltoin, his spouse, and their heirs, in feu-farm, the 33s. 4d. lands
of Boghall, now occupied by John Luif and ALargaret Park, the 16s. lands of Nether-
hill in l^cith, which William Kos and Nigel Stevinstoun now occupy, the 40.s. land of
Bigholme, which Archibald .Mure and John Carswell now occupy, and the 54s. lands of
Over Bogside and Foulwoodhead, occupied by lionald Luif, Paul Stevinsoun, and Gilbert
Boggis, in the parish of Beith, regality of Kilwinning, and sherifidom of Ayr : To be
held in feu-farm at a yearly duty of 33s. 4d. for Boghall, 10s. for Nctherhill, 40s. for
Bigholm, and 50s. for the other lands named, with Gs. Sd. of augmentation. Precept
of sasine directed to Archibald Mure. At Kilwiiuiing, 2"Jnd August 1559. Witnesses,
Robert Hamiltoun, chamberlain of the convent, James Hamilton of ^^'odsyid, William
Blair of Haly, and Sir Hugh Dunlop and John Mur, notaries public. Signed by the
commendator and by the following monks: John Culpar, James Brown, Alan Steyn,
James Mechell, Kol)ert Curry, John Deyn, William Kirkpatrick, Alexander Hcndei-sone,
George Morisone, and David M'yngzet. Portion of seal remaining. [2342, Box 60.
705. 29th August 1559.] Listrumcnt of Sa.sine following on precept in the above
charter. Sasine given by ArchiliaJd Mur, a bailie-depute of the regality of Kilwinning,
182 CALENDAR OF [1559
29th August 1559. Witnesses, Hugh Kalstoun of that Ilk, Andrew Nevin of Monk-
redden, Hector Wur at the church of Beith, James Hamyltoun of Wodsyid, Alexander
Montgomery in Bnimmuir, and Hugh Dunlop, chaplain and notary. .John Miu', clerk,
of Gla.sgow diocese, \)y apostolic authority notary public. Indorsed is an instrument
narrating that Sir Ivichard Ilerbertson, on behalf of \\'ii,i.i.\m Mike, intimated this
infeftment, on 24th December 1574, to Alexander [Cunningham], coramendator of Kil-
winning, in the metropolitan church of Gla.sgow, before James Cunyngham, chamberlain
of Kilwinning, Henry (Tibson, citizen of Glasgow, and David .Mur, servant of the laird
of Cauklwell. Walter (iray, notary, attests the instrument. [1059, Box 29.
706. 1st September 1559.] Instrument narrating that .Mr. David .Makgilj, with
his own hands, gave sasine to Ei.iz.MiETii FoRESTAiii;, his spouse, in liferent, etc., of his
lands of Quhitchester, lying within the sherifJ'dom of Berwick, on 1st September 1559.
Witnesses, Thomas IJedpeth of that Ilk, William Bedpeth, bis son, fiar of that Ilk, and
John Bedpeth in Kowfurdlie, brother of said Thomas. David Lawto, notary jjublic, but
l)y what authority he docs not state. [1593, Box 41.
707. -"th October 1559.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding on a precept in a
charter, dated at Edinbin-gh, 2Gth October 1559, by James, Earl of Arran, master of
the lordship of Hamilton, fiar of the lands of Kersc, with con.sent of his father, James,
Duke of Chatelhcrault, etc., grantiiig to Alfa'AXDKU Livinostoxe in Westquarter, a
fourth part of the lands of Bedding, commonly called Westrpiartcr, in the barony of
Kerse and shire of Stii'ling. Witnesses to charter, Bobert (Jni'law, John Fostar, Alex-
ander Muir of Skaithmuir, and Thomas Bruce of Lethbeitscheillis. Sasine given by
Alexander Bruce of Airth, the bailie named, on 27th October 1559. Witnesses, James
■Wethiisijowne of Brighous, Fhilip Quhytheid, Fatrick Cameron, Friar James Hoppar,
Marc liobertsone, James Mitchell, David Hert, A\'illiam Got!', John Hart, and Henry
Hart. Henry Foulis, clerk of St. Andrews diocese, by apostolic authority notary
public. [1.391, Box 30.
708. "th November 1559. J Instrument of Sasine following upon the charter,
dated at Kilwiiuiing, 10th November 1558, No. 691 swyy/v, by Gavin [Hamilton], com-
mendator of Kilwinning, in favour of Adam Montgomery, of the lands of Merschelland,
in the parish of l>eith, bailiary of Cunningham. Sasine given, 7th November 1559, by
Fatrick Montguniry of Sevinakeris, as bailie. AVitne.sses, Bobert Hamilton, chamber-
lain, John Montgumry, father of grantee, John Lochrig, John Terl)ert, and John Miller.
Hugh Dunlop, presbyter of Glasgow diocese, by apostolic and imperial authority
notary public. [1979, Box 51.
709. DJth December 1559.] Letters by John Hammylton, succentor, William
Hammyltone and John Layng, canons of the metropolitan church of Glasgow, judges
and commissaries appointed l)y letters from John [Hamilton], archbishop of St. Andrews,
dated at Edinburgh, in St. Andrews diocese, 4th December 1558, narrating that after
citation and compearance of the parties in the aisle of St. Michael Archangel, in the
church of Glasgow, they ratified and confirmed the charter, of date 10th November
1558, No. 691 siqn-'t, by Gavin [Hamilton], commendator of Kilwinning, to Adam
MoXTfJl'MRY, son and heir-apparent of John Montgumry of Braidstane, of the four-
merk land of :Merschelland, as fully descriljed in said charter ; also confirming a sasine
of said lands, dated 7th November 1559, No. 708 sup-a: Which documents were read
and confirmed, and the parties admonished to observe them, on ICth Deceml)er 1559,
1560] THE LAING CHARTERS 183
ill presence of Mr. Andrew Layng, rector of Hoddwn [Hodflom], Sir Kobcrt ^yatson,
chaplain, Mr. Alexander Douglas, Symon Layng, and ^Vndrew Montgnmry. Henry
Gibson, M.A., clei-k, of the city of Glasgow, by apostolic authority notary. Signed,
'Johannes Hamilton, succentor, Gla.sguen. Johanes Layng, rector de Lu-ss. Willus
Hamylton, rector de Cabuslang.' [1873, Box 18.
710. 30th December 1559.] Precept of Sasine by .John [Brown], abbot of Sweet-
heart, narrating that the 20s. lands of (ilensone, in the parish of Loch Kindeloch and
stcwartry of Kirkcudbright, which tlic late John Brown in Newablicy held in fen-farm,
are held of the al)bey in chief, and now pertain to the queen [^Larj'] as escheat, because
the late John Brown, a bastard born, left no heirs and no disposition ; and that the
queen has presented to the abbot, Sir HrcH Kennedy of Girvanmains, by writ of
presentation, etc., dated Edinburgh, 20th October IboS, commanding to receive him as
immediate tenant in the lands, which the abbot has done, and now grants precept
to infeft in terms of his charter. At Sweetheart, 30th December 1559. Signed by the
abbot and by the same monks as on 5th July 1559, No. 700 supra, with the exception
of the prior. Seal wanting. A memorandum of sasine is inilorsed, given on 3rd
January 1559-60, by Robert Brown, bailie, to James Brown, attorney for the grantee,
etc. [1946, Box 50.
711. lOth February 15G0.] Letters by Kaynutius of St. Angelus, jDresbyter cardinal,
directed to the provost of the college of Abernethay, in Dunblane diocese, and the
chancellor and treasurer of the church of Greater Dunblane (' ^laioris Dunblanensis '),
authorising them to confirm a charter by David [Pantar], bishop of Koss, and com-
mendator of Cambuskeniieth, granting to David Balfour of Inschry, and to D,v\"iD
Balfour, his first-born son, Richard Balfour, his second-born, Henry, Jajies, Henry',
John, and Alexander, third, fourth, fifth, sixth, and seventh sons of the said first
David, in succession, and to the heirs-male of each in succession, the lands of Pullis (cf.
No. 686 sujmi), within the barony of Cambuskynneth and shire of Clakmannan : To
be held in feu-farm for £21, 4s. Scots, and thirty -four merks of additional rent yearly.
Date of charter not given. Confirmation dated at St. Peter's, the fourth ides of Febru-
ary, the first year of Pope Pius the Fourth, 10th Felwuary 1560. [101, Box 3.
The bishop of Ross died in 1558.
712. 13th February 1560.] Charter by John [Hamilton], commendator of
Abirbrolhok [Arbroath], granting to \\'ILLIAJI Bardy, burgess in Arbroath, and
Egidia (Giles) Dorward, his spouse, two acres of arable land, with teindsheaves,
of which one acre lies within the bounds of Ponderlaw, and the other in Dischland, and
in the regality of Arbroath and shire of Forfai', which lands had been resigned by
Mathew llamylton of ^lylburn and Agnes Lewinstoun, his spouse : To be holdcn in
feu-farm. Reddendo, two bolls of pure and dry barley, monastery measure, and
twelve pence of augmentation, and three suits of coiu-t yearly as in No. 696 supra.
Dated and signed ])y the commendator and the following members of the convent (in
addition to those named in writ cited) : Andrew Bcrdyc, Cristopher Moncuir, John
Andersone, and James Balcasky, at Arliroalh, 13th February 1559-60. Kecordcd in
Exchequer, 29th April 1652. [253, Box 8.
713. 13th February 1560.] Charter by the same commendator granting to
Thomas Straquiiyne, burgess of Edinburgh, in liferent, and to his son Thomas
Straquhyne, his heir.s, etc., two tacres of land, with the teindsheaves (which were
184. CALENDAR OF [1560
never wont to be sep;ii"ite<I), now occupied l)y tlie gr.antee under lease, in the bounds of
Pondcrlaw, regality and parish of Arbroath and sheriffdom of Foifar, which lands
formerly belonged to and were resigned by Matthew Hamilton of Millburn and
Agnes Levingstonc, his spouse : To be held to the grantees in feu-farm for !i yearly
duty of t\ro bolls of barley and twelve pennies in money. Dated at Arl)roalh,
13th February 1559-60, and signed by the commendator and by the same monks as in
])receding writ. [2432, 75ox G2.
714. 19th Felnuary 15G0.] Letter of Reversion by 'Hew Cwnyghame, sonc
natur.ill to uuKnihill Maister Williame Cwnyghame, Dene of Breihane ' [Brechin],
binding himself and his heirs, upon payment of the sum of twelve score merks, to
resign in favour of Ale.xander, E.vrl of Glenc.mrn, an annnalrcnt of twenty-four
merks yearl}', secured over the four-merk land of Auchinbothy in the barony of
Finlaystoun and sheriffdom of Renfrew. Dated at Glasgow, 19th February 1559-GO.
Witnesses, Sir Robert Maxwell, Malcolm M'farlane, David Young, and William
Hegait, notary. Signed, ' Hev C'onygham, w' my hand.' The writ is badly mutilated.
[3082, Box 81.
715. 25th Fcliruary 15G0.] Lease by James Hoppar, prior of the Carmelites, near
Linlithgow, granting to John Forrest, son of the deceased Henry Forrest, the same
subjects as described on 11th January 15-45, No. 490 toqva, for the term of nine years,
at 20s. Scots yearly rent. Dated at Linlithgow, 25th February 1559-GO. Witnesses,
Alexander Livingstone in Manwell, Nichol Fraser, William .Johnsonn, maltman, John
Forrest, barber, and Nicolas Thowms, notary public, liurgesses of Linlithgow. Signed
by the jirior and John Blyth. Seal attached, the .same as in No. G21 siquv. [2541,
Box 65.
716. 2nd March 1560.] Charter by Malcolm M'Kellar, tiar of the lands of
Corriboye in Croyehane, with consent of his father, Gilbert M'Kellar, liferenter of said
lands, alienating to Duncan Campbell M'V"=ane, son of the late John Campbell
of Duiitrwne, and to Agnes Nene V'neil V'aciiin, his spouse, their heirs, etc.,
the threc-mcrk lands of Crochane Middle with the forty-penny land of Dirmaldony,
lying in the barony of Loychhow and sheriffdom of Argyll : To be held of Archibald,
Earl of Argyll, and his heirs, in feu-farm for a yearly feu-duty of 26s. 8d., a third
part of sixteen bolls of seed barley and oats, respectively, namely, a third part of
eight bolls of barley, and a third part of eight bolls of oats, four stones of cheese,
kane, a third of two marts, and a third of a mutton. At Glasgow, 2nd March 1559-60.
Witnesses, Mr. James Blair, Matthew Reid, Ijurgess of Glasgow, William Hall, younger
of Fulbar, and David Young. Signed, '(Tilbert M'Kellar off Ardarie wy' my hand,
etc.,' and by William Hegait, notary, for Malcolm M'Kellar. [1483, Box 38.
717. 2nd March 15G0.] Charter by John [Brown], abbot of Sweetheart, granting
in feu-farm to .L\MES BiioWNE and Annauella Kennedy, his spouse, the survivor, and
to WiLLL\M Browne, their son and apparent heir, his heirs-male, whom failing to the
heiis-male of James and Annabella, whom failing to Cuthbert Brown of Land,
his heirs, etc., the lands of Glensoun, as in No. 710 siqmi, resigned by Hugh
Kennedy of Girvan-mains in favour of the parties named. Reddendo, 46s. 8d. Scots
yearly, being 4s. yearly of augmentation of all former rents. Dated 2nd March 1559-60,
and signed by the abbot and nine monks, being the same as the last nine named in
[5] July 1559, No. 700. Witnesses, Cuthbert Murray, Mr. William Tumour, vicar
1560] THE LAING CHARTERS 185
of Kirkpatrick Purame, Sir John Ireland, rector of Eeuell [Ruthwell], Sir John Lauder,
notary public, and Walter Newell. [1160, Box 31.
718. 3rd March 1560.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept of same date
as preceding chartei', for infefting James Browx and spouse in the lands of Glensoun.
Sasine given by John Brown, son and heir-apparent of John Brown of Carsluith, as
bailie, on 3rd March 1559-60. Witnesses, Thomas Pawtisone in Glensone, Gilbert
Pawtisone, and John Andersone. Notary, John Lauder, presbyter of Glasgow diocese,
by apostolic authority. [1161, Box 31.
719. 16th April 1560.] Letter of Reversion by Master William Forbes, son to
Robert Forbes of Echt, and Elizabeth Lj'on, his spouse, binding them and their heirs,
on the repayment liy the said Robert Forbes of the sum of 100 merks, and lii.s giving a
nine years' lease of the lands, to give up all titles and possession of the lands of
Kirktoun of Echt in the barony of C'luny and sheriffdom of Aberdeen ; with a pro\nsion
that the lands shall not be redeemed before John Strachan of Thornton warns the said
Robert Forbes, in terms of a letter of reversion given liy the said Robert to the said
John, of whom he holds the lands. Dated at Tellefour and signed 16th April 1560:
an addition to the testing clause binding the said Mr. AVilliam and his wife to pay
<£10 Scots yearly during the nine years' lease. Ale.xander Youngson, notary, signs for
Elizabeth Lyon. James Forbes, John Forbes and others, witnesses. [460, Box 13.
720. 23rd July 1560.] Precept of Sasine by Alexander Mauchane, advocate,
directed to John Maync and William Patersoun, directing them to give sasine, in
terms of a charter, to John Bellendex of Pendreich, of the granter's half of the lands
of Bakspittal and Forespittal lying in the sherifldom of Edinburgh. Precept dated at
Edinburgh, 23rd July 1560. Witnesses, John ^lauchane, son and heir of the late
James Mauchane, burgess of Edinburgh, John Mosman, notary, and John Mayne,
servant of granter. Signed, ' M. Alexander Mauchau.' [3073, Bo.x SO.
721. 19th August 1560.] Letters by Francis and Mary, King and Queen of
Scots, narrating that brieves had been issued for serving John Scham', of Grenok, son
lawful of the late Alexander Schaw of Sauehy and Elizabeth Cunningham, his spouse,
as lawfid heir of his father in the lands of Grenok and others in the shire of Renfrew,
and because of the mortal feud betwixt the Earl of Glencairn, John Schaw's master
('magistrum '), his uncle, the laird of Glengarnock, their kin, etc., on one side, and
Robert, Lord Sempill, sherift'-principal of Renfrew, on the other, added to the sheriff's
particular hatred of the said John Schaw, in respect the latter had been present at Castle
Sempill last winter-tide in arms, with those who were directed by the Privy Council
fiom Glasgow to bring the said lord before them, in his own person, for which reason
neither the said sheriff nor his deputes ^^•ould suffer the said John to compear before
them save at the risk of his life : the king and queen therefore ordain the said brieves
to be served in the tolbooth of Glasgow, and constitute Mr. Adam Wallace, James
Flemyng, John Mure, or Mr. John Hall, as sheriffs in that part, to serve the said John
as heir foresaid, with all necessary powers, as contained in the writ. Given luider the
quarter seal at Edinburgh, 19th August 1560. [577, Box 16.
722. 11th October 1560.] Charter of Feu-farm by Elizabeth, prioress of the
Nunnery at Haddington, with consent of the convent, in favour of P.VTRiCK Home,
' son of the late Agnes Hepburn,' aiul his heirs, the lands of Garvald Grange, as particidarly
2 a
186 CALENDAR OF [1560
described and bounded by the Brighill, extending to the Kirkpcth and lands of Garvald
on west, those of the laird of Popill on north, QuhitcastcU aluis Nnnraw on south, and
lands of Popill Stanipetht, Hyndhewch on east, with a husband-land, within the con-
stabulary of Iladington and shire of Edinl)urgh, for 'J3s. Scots yearly as feu-farm : Dated
at the Monastery, 14th October 15G0. The names of the prioress and the following
nine ladies of the convent, Isobel Dury, Katerin Farare, Janet Bronefeyld, Elspet
Dowglacc, Katerin Keringtoun, Aleson Kamsay, Christian Quiiyte, Katerin Beiton,
and Isobel Hepburn, arc appended at their command by '\\'illiam \\'alterson, noty,ry
public, none of them being able to write. Witnesses, Robert Dicson, George Bald,
Sir John Vilkie, Sir Adam Story, 'William Cokburn, and Cuthbert Achesoun. [898,
Box 25.
723. 30th October 1560.] Ketour of Inquest made at the monastery of
Abirbrothok [Arbroath], in the front gate of the same, before Thomas Balfour in
Northterre, bailie-depute of the regality of said monastery, l)y John, lord of Inner-
meith, Henry Ramsay of Ardowny, A\'illiam Riwan [Ruthven] of Baldein, William
Owchterlony of Setown, John Carnegy of Peblis, David Ramsay of Carntown,
Thomas Gardin in Muirdrum, Alexander Gardin in Brax, Alexander Ogilvy in
Arbroath, Andrew Guthre of Croftis, John Lyn and John Dunlop in Arbroath,
Alexander Melvill in Aithmuthe, Andrew Cniik in Grange of Connon, John Bullok in
jNIiltown of the same, Dyonisius Guthre and Adam Person, burgesses of Arbroath ; who
declare upon oath that James Ogilvy is the heir of his father, the late James Ogilvy of
Kwikistoun [Cookstoun], in the lands of Balfoui- Kirktown, Ascrawye Over and Nether,
\nth mill of Kingoldrum, astricted multures, and the 'multur schaif ringe bare ' of the
whole barony of Kingoldrum, viz. the lands of ' Ester Perse, Middil Perse alias Bagra,
Wester Perse, Ascrawyes Over and Nether, Kirktown Balfour, Kinclwin, Baldowy,
mekill Kenne, lytell Kenne, Awchcroich,' with their pertinents, in the regality of
Arbroath and sherifidom of Forfar : which lands are valued at £2i Scots yearly, and
are held in capita of the monastery of Arbroath for £44 yearly feu-duty, being now
in the hands of said monastery by the decease, a year since or thereby, of Marjorie
Durie, conjunct fiar of the lands. Dated at Arbroath, 30th October 1560. Eight
seals and a fragment still remain ajopended, but they are all much defaced. [2433,
Box 62.
724. 26th March 1561.] Precept by John [Brown], abbot of Sweetheart, directed to
Thomas Pawtonsone, as bailie, for infefting Cuthbekt Brown of Land in the Walkmill
in the lands of Barbeth, marching with the ' freir yaird ' on the west, and in the mill-
lead descending from the lake of Lochkindeloch to the said mill, with the descent from
the mills as it runs at the making of the ^vrit. 26th March 1561. Signed by the
abbot and eight monks, as in No. 717 supra, with the exceptions of the prior and
Gilbert Browne. [1162, Box 31.
725. 10th June 156 — .] Instrument of Sasine in favour of James Conynghame
of Tourelandis, son (he is designed 'filius liberalis') of William Conyghame of
Conyghameheid, proceeding on a precept of sasine dated 7th June 156 — [the
document is mutilated], by Alexander, Earl of Glencairn, for infefting the said James
Conyghame in Carmell wode, Schaw, and other lands in the barony of Kilmaurs.
Sasine given, 10th June 156 — , Gavin Nasmyth, notary. William, master of Glen-
cairn, and Andrew, his brother, the earl's sons, are witnesses to the precept. [457,
Box 13.
1562] THE LAING CHARTERS 187
726. 28th June irifil.] Precept by John Hepburn, in the Nungait near the burgh
of Haddington, narrating that, with consent of Mariota Sinclair, his spouse, he
had sold to Alexander Seyton of Northrig and Janet Sinclaik, his spouse, their
heirs, etc., four acres and a half of arable land, lately occupied by Thomas Sinclair, in
the territory of Nungait, lying and bounded as described, one and a half acres lying
near the "Walkmyln, between John Bald's lands on east, those of John Forrest on
west, the way from Haddington to ' Quarrellpyttis ' on south, and the way between
Nungait and the monastery of Haddington on north ; two acres in the field called
' Gallosyde,' the lands of William Ogill, depute-director of chancery on west, those of
George Bald on east ; and one acre in the field called 'Corsflat,' the granter's lands on
east and those occupied by Robert Dyksoun on west ; therefore grants precept for
infeftment. At Haddington, 28th June 1561. Witnesses, Alexander Sinclar in
IJallincrcif, Thomas Hislope in Gosfurd, and Sir Thomas Stevin, presbyter and notary,
who signs for granters. [1689, Box 43.
727. 28th August 1561.] Letters of Presentation by Da\'id [Erskine], commendator
of Dryburgh, in favour of Siii William Ain.slie as vicar of Maxtoun, vacant by the
decease of the late vicar, Sir ^\'illianl Tailfeir, addressed to the archbishop of Glasgow as
head of the diocese. Dated at Dryburgh, 28th August 1561, and signed by the com-
mendator and by the following monks : Robert Anderson, sub-prior, Patrick Piirwas,
Kentigern A^'ilsoun, Robert Myll, John Ruderfurd, Andrew Corsnop, James Jameson,
John Symsoun, and William Wilsone. [10G6, Box 29.
Note. — An indorsation, now somewhat illegible, seems to record the induction of
the new vicar on 7th September 1561.
728. 16th October 1561.] Letters by Alexander Hepburn of Quhitsum, assigning
to Jajies Skynner in Middle Monynet and Margaret Greif, his spouse, the non-entries,
rents, and profits of the lands of Middle Monynet and Cribbs, now occupied by the said
James, being part of the lands and Ijarony of Auldhamstocks, in the constaliulary of
Haddington and sheriffdom of Edinlnirgh ; provided that if the granter redeems the lands
the grantees shall resign their rights. Dated at Rychartoun, 16th October 1561.
No witnesses. Signed, 'Alex''. Hepburne of quhitsum.' Portion of seal attached.
[2988, Box 78.
729. 26th November 1561.] Charter by Alexander, Earl of Glencairn, alienating to
CuTHBERT Cuninghame of Ciittiswray and Mauld Cuninghaile, his spouse, an annual-
rent of twenty merks from the ten-merk lands of the mains of Lambirytown, also the
biu-ghal lands of the burgh of Kilmaurs, in that barony, bailiary of Cunningham and shire
of Ayr : To be held of the granter for one penny Scots in name of blench. Dated at
Glasgow, 26th November 1561. Witnesses, Hugh Cunynghame of Wattirstoun, William
Cunynghame of Aikat, Robert Cunynghame of Auchinharwe, and William Hegait,
notary. Signed, 'Alex''., erll of glecarn.' Seal wanting. [1104, Box 30.
730. 27th November 1561.] Instrument of Sasine in terms of a precept in the above
charter. Sasine given, 27th November 1561, by Robert Cwnyngham, burgess of Kil-
maurs, as bailie. Witnesses, '\\'illiam Cwnyngham of Aikat, Patrick Fairnlie in Lang-
lands, Sir John Craufurd, and Andrew Smyth. Notary, John ^luir. [2500, Box 64.
731. 19th February 1562.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that .James Kennedy,
one of the bailies of the biu-gh of Ayr, passed to the 10s. lands of Holmishill, in the
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territorj' of said burgh in the shire of Ayr, and there gave sasiiie of said lands to
James Chalmer, now of Gaitgirth, as nearest and lawful heir of his father, James
Chalmer of Gaitgirth. Done on the land, 19th February 1561, before Mr. John
Fullertoun of Dreghorne, Charles Campble of Skeldoune, Adam Cunygham in Potter-
hill, Hugh Munfod, Robert Law, and John Makgrane. Alexander Broune, clerk,
Glasgow diocese, by apostolic authority notary public. [383, Box 11.
732. 25th March 1562.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that William Wilson, one
of the bailies of Kirkcaldy, passed and gave sasine to John M\vi;e of a tenement in
.said burgh belonging to his late brother, James ]\hrir, between the land of George
Boiswall on the east, the lands of Myltoun on west, and the commonty of the burgh on
south, which tenement the said John resigned in favour of his son and heir Henry
MwiR, who was also infeft in said subjects. Sasine given 25th March 1562. Witnesses,
William Law, William Vobstar, and James Hutsoun. Michael Couper, chaplain of
St. Andrews diocese, by apostolic authority notary public. [291, Box 9.
733. 10th April 1562.] Listrument of Sasine narrating that John Adamson, one
of the bailies of Edinburgh, passed to the south side of the ' Borrow Muir ' to the
lands [described in No. 557 supra] belonging to the late Thomas Boyis, baker, and
cognosced and entered John Boyis, baker, son and heir of the said Thomas, in and
to the lands, and gave him sasine thereof as use is. Done on the groiuid, 10th April
1562. Witnesses, Alexander Cuke, officer, Robert Richie, John Aikman, and AVilliam
Caderwod. Alexander Guthre, notary and principal common clerk of said burgh.
[135, Box 4.
734. 10th April 1562.] Instrument of Cognition and Sasine narrating that John
Adamson, as bailie, entered and infeft John Boyis, baker, as son and heir of his father,
in the said three acres of the bui-gh moor, whereupon the said John resigned in the
bailie's hands an aimualrent of ten merks Scots out of the said lands, in favour of
John Wilsoun, baker, residing in the Plesance, and Thomas Scot attorney for
Gristine Cra'wturd, his spouse, who were then infeft in the same. Done on the
lands, 10th April 1562. Witnesses, Alexander Cuke, John Aikman, and Williarq
Caderwood. Alexander Guthre, notary. [135, Box i.
735. 16th April 1562.] Charter by John Boyis, son and heir of the late Thomas
Boyis, granting to John Wilson, in the Pleasance, and Cristine Crawfurd, his
spouse, the aimualrent of ten merks, descriljed above, reserving to Margaret Richard-
son, relict of Thomas Boyis, her liferent in the subjects disponed. Signed and sealed
at Edinburgh, 16th April 1562. Witnesses, John Purves, William M'Cartnay, Robert
Richie, William Cowy, and William Stewart, notary public. Seal attached, a saltire.
Legend: 'S. loannis Boyis.' [5il, Box 16.
736. 15th May 1562.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding on a precept of chancery,
dated at Edinburgh, 5th May 1562, for infefting John Schaw, lawfid son of the late
Alexander Schaw of Sauchy, and of his wife the late Elizabeth Conyghame, as heir of
his father, in the lands of Wester Greinok, Shaw, and others, as in charter 14th January
1540, No. 439 inqmt, lying in the sheriffdom of Renfrew. Sasine given by Cuthbert
Symple of Boghouse, 15th May 1562. Witnesses, Patrick Crawfurd in Cartisljurn,
John Moresoun in Drumtocher, James Moresoun in Ravinscraig, Robert Schaw, brother
of John, Hugh Crawfurd, son of John Crawfurd of Craglunsche, and John Bard io
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Boydzard. John Vans, sherifl'-clerk of Kenfiew, l)y apostolic authority notary public.
[224, Box 8.
737. IGth May 1562.] Notarial copy of Letters by .John Cockburn of Ormiston
appointing procurators [names blank] for resigning his lands of Cowtcoit, in the parish
and within the bounds of the barony of Newlands and sheriflfdom of Peebles, into the
hands of the commendator or abbot of the abbey of Xewbottill, the superior, in favoiu'
of John Hamilton of Stirkfield. Dated at Edinburgh, 16th May 1-562. AVitnesses,
William Lauder of Hatton, Mr. Alexander Cockburn, the granter's son and apparent
heir, liobert Johnstone, son to Andrew Johnstone of Elphinstone, John Broun in
Ormstoun, James ilyllar and iVlexander . . . [illegible], notaries. Copy made by William
Paterson, notary public. [2414, Box 62.
738. 14th June 1562.] Letters of Reversion by Helen Crawfurd, relict of the late
David Thomson, burgess of Dundee, James Thomson, his son and heir, and Grisel
Grahams, spouse of James, binding themselves that when John Crichton of Euthven,
after the space of five years during which this reversion shall be suspended, shall pay
'at the pulpeit' of the parish church of Dundee 578 merks, the granters, or the
survivor, shall resign to the said John the lands of Balljirnye and cot-town of Euthven
occupied by David Forret, .John Mustart, and James Duquhir, lying in the barony of
Euthven in the shire of Forfar ; also the sunny half of the Mains of Euthven in
warrandice of the said lands of Balbirnie, etc. Dated at Dundee, 14th Jiuie 1562.
Witnesses, David Cirahame of Fyntre, knight, David Forrat, James Crichtoun, .John
Scot, Alexander Swan, Harbert Gladstanes, notaries. Thomas Ireland, notary, signs
for Grisel Grahame. [3241, Box 85.
739. 11th July 1562.] Charter by Ale.xander, Earl of Glencairn, granting and
alienating to Ad.vm Coxynghaji, son and heir-apparent of Eobert Conj-ngham of
Auchinhervy, and to .Jean Conyxgham, his spouse, and their heirs, an annualrent of
fifty merks from the lands of Schaw and the town of Kilmavris in the barony of
Kilmavris, bailiary of Conyngham and shire of Ayr : To be held blench of the granter.
Clause of warrandice, etc. Precept of sasine directed to Adam Auld. Dated at Irvine,
11th July 1562, before William Glen, son and heir-apjmrent of James Glen of Bar,
James Stot, provost of Irvine, and Sir James Walker, rector of Ynchelloch. Signed,
' Alex'', erll of Glencarn.' Fragment of seal, wholly defaced. Indorsed is a memorandum
by Hugh Dunlop, notary, of sasine given on 4th November 1562, before Patrick
Conyngham and David Crawfurd. [2976, Box 78.
740. 11th July 1562.] Precept of Sasine by Eobert Cunningham of Auchinharvie,
directed to Walter Scherar, as bailie, for infefting his son and heir-apparent, Ad.am
CuNNiNGH.AM, in the 51s. lands of Drummuling and Spango in property and tenandry,
with mill, etc., in the shire and barony of Kenfrcw [cf. 1st October 1546, No. 523 sujmt],
reserving the granter's liferent. At Irvine, 11th July 1562. Witnesses, Alexander,
Earl of Glencairn, William Cunyngham of Cunynghamheid, and Charles Mouet of
Busbe. Signed, 'Eobert Conygha of Acherwy.' [2164, Box 55.
741. 22nd August 1562.] Letter [similar to No. 738 supra] by Thomas Young,
burgess of Dundee, and Euphan Bell, his spouse, binding themselves, after three years,
to resign to Joiix Crichton of Euthven the lands of Myltoun and Corimiill of Euthven,
in the barony of Euthven, shire of Forfar; also the shadow half of the Mains of
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Kuthvcii, granted in warr.andice, on payment of 500 mcrks in the parish church of
Dundee. Dundee, "Jind August 15G2. Witnesses, David Forret, James Crichton,
Andrew Schoir, Alexander AVedderlmrn and Herbert Gladstanes, notaries. Alo.xander
Wedderburn, notary pulilic, signs for granters. [3242, Box 85.
742. 26th October 1562.] Charter by Hugh Crawfurd of Kilbirnie, lord of the
lordship of Greenock, granting in feu-farm to his servitor P.vtrick Ckawkurd in
Cartsburn and Jean CuNXiNGiiAiNr, his wife, the 40s. land of Cartsburn, with the mill
of Grenok, the astricted multures of the twcnty-merk lands of Grenok, extending to
the twentieth peck, with mill lands, etc., lying in the lordship of Greenock, parish of
Inverkij) and shire of Renfrew : To be held for a yearly feu-duty of 40s. Scots money,
at the usual terms, with twelve capons, and for the mill, lands, etc., eight bolls of oats,
l)etween Christmas and Candlemas; also 3s. 4(1. of augmentation, in all 43s. 4d. money,
and the other dues, with the usual first year's duplicand at entry of heirs. Dated at
Glasgow, 26th October 1562. Witnesses, Thomas Crawfurd of Camppellis, Hugh
Crawfurd of Kirkwod, David Yowng and William Hegait, notaries. ['-'Gi^, Box 67.
743. 29th October 1562.] Instrument of .Sasine following on precept in the
preceding writ. Sasine given, 29th October 1562, by John Ray, bailie. Witnesses,
Mathew Crawfurd, son of James Crawfurd of Flattertoun, Thomas Ray in Cardisburn,
and John Lyle alias Jeynkyne, in Stewart's tenement. William Hegait, of (ilasgow
diocese, by apostolic authority notary public. [3048, Box 80.
744. 4th November 1562.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that Sir Ninian
Douglas, vicar of Stobo and chaplain of the holy rood in the church of Dalkeith, passed
to the lands named and there gave sasine, as superior, to Thoma.s Tiiosi.son and
Margaret Forrous, his spouse, of four acres of land with tenement adjoining in the
lordship of Dyriltoun, constabulary of Haddington, in the shei'iffdom of Edinburgh,
namely, one tenement of land with rig ('cum interlirio') adjoining in the town of
Gulane, called ' Clerkislandis,' between the lands of Christina Smeberd on east, the lands
of St. John on west, the lands of the lord of Saltcottis on north, and the common way
on south ; one acre of land lying in ' Temjjill medo ' between the land called the ' Kyrk-
land ' on east, the lands of the lord of Saltcottis on west and south, the lands of St. John
on north ; another acre lying near Lucasland between the lands of the late Elen
Congiltoun on west, the lands of Bartholomew Smebaird on east, the lands of the lord of
Dyriltoun on north, and those of AVilliam Fourus on south ; three roods of land ]ymg
in ' ly lauche ' of Lucasland between the lands of ^luirfeild on east and south, the lands
of St. John, occupied by William Fourus, on west, and those of the lord of Dyriltoun
on north ; and one rood lying in the ' medo spottis ' between the lands of the late Elen
Congiltoun on south, the lands of William Fourus on north, of Bartholomew Smebcird
on east, and of the lord of Saltcottis on west ; also another acre lying between the lands
of the lord of Saltcottis on east, of the late Elen Congiltoun on west, of the heirs of
Dyriltoun on north, and of Bartholomew Smebcard on south. Sasine given 4th November
1562. AVitnesses, John Thomson, Alexander Mertyne, John Broderstanis, Richard
Thomson, William Henderson, William Pervie, Thomas Thomson, John Craik, George
Kyll. Notary, Robert Lawder. [2875, Box 75.
745. 4th November 1562.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a
charter (dated at Kilmaurs, 4th November 1562) by Alexander, Earl of Glencairn,
granting to Patrick Hamilton of Bogsyde and Mariota Conyngham, his wife, an
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annualrcnt of £20 Scots from tlie ten-mcrk land of the .Mains of Lambrochtoun and the
liuighal lands of the burgh of Kilniaurs. Witnesses to charter, Alexander Ciiningham,
younger, laird of Aket, Alexander Conyiigham of Hill, Alexander Conyngham, l>urgess
of Irvine, Sir David Cuik, and John Smyth in Bogsyde. Sasine given by John Smyth,
bailie, 4th November 1562. William Conyngham of Aket, Alexander Conyngham, his
brother, burgess of Irvine, and George Schaw, witnesses. Hugh Dunlop, of Glasgow
diocese, by apostolic and imperial authority notary. [2977, Box 78.
746. 3rd December 1562.] Instrument of Sasine following on the precept of
sasine, No. 739 siqyra (dated at Irvine, 11th July 1562), hy Robert Conynghame of
Auchinhervy, for infefting his son and apparent heir Adam Conynghame in the lands
of Drummvling, Spango and others. Sasine given, 3rd December 1562, on the lands of
Drummuling. AVitnesses, Da\id Crawfurd and Alexander Scherar. James Lyndsay,
presbyter of Glasgow diocese, by apostolic authority notary. [3014, Box 79.
747. 10th Decembei' 1562.] Charter by John Fullartoun of that Ilk granting to
his son and heir-apparent Damd Fullartoun the merk land of Troyn [Troon], in
property and tenandi'y, with fishings and pertinents, in the bailiar}^ of Kilcstewart and
sheriffdom of Ayr : To be held from the granter and his heirs of the queen and her
successors, as stewards of Scotland, foi- the service of ward and relief. Dated at Ayr,
10th December 1562. David Blair of Adamtoun, Da\ad Blair, his son and apparent
heir, Richard Blair, brother of the elder David, and James Blair, son and heir-apparent
of John Blair of Middle Auchindrane, witnesses. The gi^anter's hand in the signature
is at the pen led by George Kessane, notary public. [1281, Box 34.
748. 10th Deceml)er 1562.] Instrument of Sasine following on the jjreceding
charter narrating that John Fullartoun of that Ilk gave sasine with his own hands to
his son David on the lands of Troyne [Troon], 10th December 1562. James Blair,
younger, of Middle Auchindrane, and .John Fullartoun, son of FuUarton of that
Ilk, witnesses. George Kessane, cleik of Glasgow diocese, notary pulJic — by what
authority is not stated. [1282, Box 34.
749. 19th December 1562.] Precept of Chre Constat (directed to Hcmy Nicolsoun,
as bailie) by Patrick, Lord Ruthven, son and heir of the late noble dame Jonet Hali-
burton, one of the three daughters and elder sister of the three heirs of the late Patrick,
Lord of Haliburton and Dirlton, superior, for infefting Robert Haswell in the lands
of Murefield and others, as described in Nos. 116, 571 supra, in the baroii}^ of Dirltoun
and sheriffdom of Edinburgh and constabulary of Hadington, as heir of his tirother
David Haswell in the said lands. Held for ward and relief. At Edinliurgh, 19th
December 1562. Witnesses, Robert Oistlair, Henry Yair, Adam Quhite, Thomas Congil-
toun, and Alexander Lekprevik, notary public. Good signature of Lord Ruthven.
[328, Box 10.
750. 30th January 1563.] Charter by Adam Bell, fiar of the subjects, Alexander
Lauder in Snictoun and Mariota Hay, his spouse, lord and lad}' of the liferent of the
same, granting and alienating to Patrick Cranston, burgess of Edinburgh, and
Mariota Dalgeich, his wife, a tenement of land pertaining to the said Adam in fee,
and to the said Alexander and his wife in liferent, lying on the south side of the High
Street of Edinburgh in the street called ' Merlezeonis Wynde ' between the lands of
Richard Gray on north, the lands of Anthony Brussatt on south, ' Peblis Wynde ' on
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the west, and ' Merlezeonis AVyiide ' on the east ; To be held of the queen for bin-gage
service. Edinlnirgh, 30th January 1562-3. Witnesses, Alexander Guthrie, dean of
guild of said burgh, James Lawson, burgess, AVilliam Cowy, and John Aikman. Signed
by the granters, Alexander Guthre, notary, signing for Marion Hay. Two seals still
attached, defaced, l>ut ai)parently those of Alexander Lauder and Marion Ha\'. In an
indorsation on the writ Cranston is styled ' Capitane Cranston.' [2710, Box 70.
751. "th February 1.563.] Charter by Mr. Alexander Campbell, dean of Moray, as
superior, confirming a charter, dated 14th Jamiarv 1-562-3, by .lohn Hay of Lochcloye,
granting in favour of his son Ale.\.\\der H.\y, and his heirs-male, the town and land
of Fynesfield in the shire of Nairn and regality of Spynie. Reddendo to the dean of
Moray, £3, 6s. 8d. Scots and 6s. 8d. of augmentation, with gi-ain and other services.
Confirmation in usual form dated 7th February 1-562-3. Signed, 'Alex''. Campbell
decanus Morauieii.' Among the ^vitnesses to the charter by Hay of Lochcloy is David
Hay, his son. [-123, Box 12,
752. 11th February 1563.] Charter by David Edingtoun of that Ilk, whereby in
terms of a contract between himself, John Hume of Blacader, and Alison Hume his
second daughter, he grants to the said Alison, in liferent, ten husband-lands (occupied
liy Thomas Dewar, Patrick and .John Forrester, Thomas and Peter Knox, Paul Cowan,
Thomas Wilson, and Thomas Edingtoun, as described) in the town and territory of
Edington; one husband-land in Hutoun, occupied by Robert Hume, and the lands of
Clarebald, all in the shire of Berwick. Dated and signed at Edinburgh, 11th Feliruary
1562-3. Witnesses, David Hume, son of said John, Thomas Orlie, burgess of Perth,
Alexander Sti'ang, macer, David Lawte, notary public, and John Corsaw, his servant.
Seal attached, l>earings not distinct, apparently three savage heads ; the seal is badly
engraved, the legend being inscribed the ^nong way. [1050, Box 29.
753. 12th February 1563.] Charter by Queen Mary confirming the above charter
to Alison Hume. Given under the Great Seal at Edinburgh, 12th February 1562-3.
[1051, Box 29.
754. lltli February 1563.] Precept of Sasine by David Edingtoun of that Ilk, in
terms of the above charter, to Alison Hume there described. Dated at Edinburgh,
11th February 1562-3. Witnesses as in charter. Signed, 'Dauid Edingtoun of y' Ilk.'
Seal attached, in good condition — three savage heads, two and one. Legend as above.
[1442, Box 37.
755. 16th February 1563.] Letters Patent by Mary, Queen of Scots, appointing
procurators [names not filled in] for J.\net Sch.wv, daughter of the late Alexander
Schaw of Sauchy, to act for her in all her pleas, etc. Dated at Edinburgh, 16th
February 1563. [2408, Box 61.
756. 21st February 1563.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that Da\'id Edingtoun
of that Ilk personally gave sasine to his wife, Alison Hume, of the husband-lands
described in No. 752 siqym, in terms of his own charter, 21st February 1562-3. Wit-
nesses, Thomas and Jasper Howme, Philip and George Nesbit, James Makdowell, and
Cristofer Sanderson. Robert Gybsone, presbyter of St. Andrews diocese, by apostolic
authority notary public. [1052, Box 29.
757. 10th April 1563.] Letters of Reversion by Master David Borthwick of Loch-
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hill, in favour of his coiLsin, Wu.LiAiM BoRTmviCK of Sowtray, for redemption of the
half of the four husband-lands called Bisserts lands, with houses, etc., lying in the town
and 'sulze' of Eist Fentoun, barony of Dirltoun, constabulary of Haddington, and
sheriffdom of Edinburgh. Datetl at Edinburgh, 10th April 1563. Witnesses, George
Gibson, ' scryb of consale,' Andrew Gray, his servant, James Grahame and Cuthbert
Blyth, burgesses of Edinburgh, and David Creychtoun. Signed, ' Maister Dauid
borthuik of Lohyll w' my hand.' [2456, Box 63.
758. 22nd April 1563.] Instrument narrating that John Boyis, son and heir of
the late Thomas Boyis, resigned the three acres of the common miiir of Edinburgh,
described in Nos. 557 and 733 supra, in favour of John Wilsox, maltster in the
Plesanee, and Chkisti.ne Ckaufurd, his wife, and Robert A^'ilson, their son and heir,
and that the three last named were duly seised in the said lands, by Andrew Sclater,
one of the bailies of Edinburgh. Done on 22nd April 1563. "Witnesses, John Sprottie,
ironsmith, Alexander Douglas, Alexander Howesoun, William Scheil, and James Mane.
William Stewart, clerk of St. Andrews diocese, notary puljlic, and clerk of court of said
burgh. Bailie's seal attached ; see next writ. [136, Box 4.
759. 23rd April 1563.] Charter by John Boyis, baker or pastrycook, selling and
disponing to John Wilson in the Plesanee, and Cristine Crawtvrd, his wife, in
conjunct fee, and Robert Wilson, their first-born son, his heirs, etc., the said three
acres of the common moor of Edinburgh : To be held in free burgage. Reddendo, 5s.
Scots yearly, fieserving a liferent to Annabella Young, his spouse. Dated at Edin-
burgh, 23rd April 1563. Witnesses, William Cowy, Andrew Sklater, bailie, Patrick
Barroun, officer, and William Stewarte. Signed by John Boyis. Two seals attached,
one that of the granter (a saltire) ; the second (a bend [charges indistinct] within a
borduie compony, and on a chief two mullets), said to be Andrew Slater's, a bailie
of Edinburgh. [137, Box 4.
760. 26th April 1563.] Charter by John Boyis to John Wil.son, his wife, and
son, in same terms as in above writ, -without any reservation of liferent. Dated and
signed at Eflinburgh, 26th April 1563. Witnesses, John Newlands, John Greift',
William Pyott, and William Stewart, notary public. Seals gone. [138, Box 4.
761. 2.3rd May 1563.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that in terms of a charter
of feu-farm gianted by himself, John, abbot of Sweetheart, personally gave sasine to
Cuthbert Brown of the Land, of the eight-merk lands of Drum (tenanted by Thomas
Grenelaw, Thomas Dryisdaill, Cuthbert Baty, William Padzane, Thomas Nicolsoun,
John Breg, and Janet Gregand, his spouse), and the foiu'-merk land of Corbelly (tenanted
by Thomas Maxwell, William and Gilbert Sandersoun), in the barony of Lochkindeloch
and stewartry of Kirkcudbright, and the tenants of the lands became men of the said
Cuthbert, by consent and command of the abbot, 23rd May 1563. \\'itnesses. Sir John
Ireland, rector of Rovell [RuthwcU], John Brown of Carsluith, and Robert Brown, his
brother-german. Notary, John Lauder. [1163, Box 31.
762. 6th June 1563.] Letters of Renunciation by Archibald, Earl of Argyll, son
of Archibald, Earl of Argyll, named in No. 458 supra, 28th March 1542, referring to
the grant made Ijy his late father to the late Sir John C.vjipbell of Lundy, knight,
of the tenement on the north side of the High Street of Edinburgh, described in said
writ, and narrating that the grant was made imder a servitude, ' namely, furneissing
of beddis, and the s;ud lugeing to be patent to our cuming and ganging,' with othei-s
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specified in the original charter ; which servitudes the granter now discharges and
renounces in favour of John Cajipdell, burgess of Ghisgow, son of the late Sir John
Campbell, so that neither the earl nor his successors may claim hospitality or other
servitiide. At Edinburgh, 6th June 1563. "Witnesses, John Campbell of Skypnis,
David Brydyc, and Neill Campbell. Seal attached, impression faint. [2160, Box .5.5.
763. 25th July 1563.] Instrument of Sasine following on a charter by William
Crichton of Drylaw and Nauchtan, in favour of Alexander Crichton, younger of
Drylaw, of the grantor's barony of Nauchtan, with tower, mills, fishings, and mains
thereof, the lands of Gelraw, Sandford, Innerdowett, Byrhylls, with fishings in Tay
('Taya'), fishings of Braidheuch there, Caldhame, the lands of Sterisland, Sagy, and
Wormett, with fishings, etc., in the sheriffdom of Fife. Charter dated at Culluthy, 8th
July 1563, liefore Mr. James Crichton of Crunston(?), the granter's son, Thomas Blair,
brother-german of Andrew Blair of Auldblair, William Crichton, son of Alexander
Crichton of Newhill, Edward Forsytht, and John Lemmell, witnesses. Sasine given by
William Graham, bailie, 25th July 1563. Witnesses, Alexander Bruse, William Crichton,
son of Alexander Crichton of Newhill, Thomas Grahamc, and Mr. James Eolland,
notary. Thomas Flescheoii', of St. Andrews diocese, notary i^ublic. [1109, Box 30.
764. 28th July 1563.] Charter of Sale by John, Lord Borthwick, alienating to
Christina Wod, lady of Balcasky, and the heirs of her body, his lands of Little
Preston, Avith mill, etc., lying in the shire of Edinburgh: To bo holden blench of the
granter. Dated at Edinburgh and signed, 28th July 1563. "Witnesses, James Thorn-
brand, John Strang, Peter Blinseill, John Eichlene, Patrick Bissat, and David Lance
[or Laute], notary. John Cranstoun and David Prowdie, the granter's bailies. Seal
broken. [196, Box 7.
765. 6th August 1563.] Fragment of Charter signed, 'Dauid Petcarn of Forthar,'
etc., apparently conveying the lands of Kilmaron to Mr. John Pitcairn ; he rendering
to Alexander Pitblado of that Ilk, superior of the lands, the services due in name of
ward and relief used and wont. At Forthar, 6th August 1563. Witnesses, David Pet-
carne, junior, Henry Couper, and Thomas Fleschour, notary public. [1300, Box 34.
766. 28th January 1563-4.] Charter by Thomas Hepburn, rector of Auldham-
stokkis, with consent of James [Hepburn], Earl of Bothwell, etc., as patron of the
rectory, granting in feu-farm to [Jame.s Sinclair, but the name is blank in the charter],
the whole church lands of tlio said rectory, lying on the west border of the village of
Auldhamstokkis, within the shire of Edinburgh and constabulary of Haddington, as
described in No. 774 infra : To be held for a yearly payment [sum left blank]. Dated
at Morham, 28th January 1563 [1564]. Witnesses, Patrick Qiihytlaw of that Ilk, Mr.
David Chalmer, chancellor of Eoss, Patrick Lindsay, James Pringil, and John Blakiter.
Signed by the granter and the Earl of Bothwell. No seals. [100, Box 3.
767. 17th February 1564.] Precept of Sasine by William, Earl Marischall, in
obedience to a brief from the royal chancery directing him to infeft William Skikvene,
as son and heir, served and retoured to the late James Skirveine of Plowlandhill, his
father, in the whole lands of Plewlandhill, in the barony of Keith Marischal, in the
sheriftdom of Edinburgh and constabulary of Haddington. Signed by the earl and
dated at Dunnotar, 17th February 1563 [1564]. Witnesses, William, the earl's son and
heir-apparent, James Keith of . . . [illegible], Mr. W. Chalmer, rector of Newdosk,
James Keith, and George Michel, the earfs 'cubiculars.' [103, Box 3.
1564] THE LAING CHARTERS 195
768. 26th February 15G4.] Precept of Clarr Constat by James [Sandilands], lord
of St. John, directed to George Balfour of Evinstoun, as bailie, for infefting John
LUNDY, now of Stratharlie, as lawful and nearest heir of his father, the late John
Lundy of Stratharlie, in the templar-lands of Carnbee, and in the templar-lands of
Sande-hillok, in the shire of Fife [No. 496 supra]. Edinburgh, 26th February 1563-4.
Witnesses, Eobert i\Iurray, James Boyd, and John Walker. Signed, 'Ja lord Sant
Jhone.' [705, Box 21.
769. 15th March 1564.] Instrument of Sasine following upon and narrating the
above precept, in favour of John Lundy of Stratharlie. Done at the templar-
place of Carnbee, where the house thereof was wont to be, 15th March 1563-4. Wit-
nesses, David Moreis in Strathairlie, and Walter Heryott in Lalethen. Peter Strang,
A.M., notary. [706, Box 21.
770. 20th March 1564.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that John Scrimgeour
of Dudhope, superior of the lands, passed to those two roods of land lying on the west
side of the common highway which goes from Dundee to Forfar, bounded between
James Scrymgeour's roods on south, the lands of Dudope on west, and the lands of
George Ferriour on north, lying in the lordship of Dudhope and shire of Forfar ; and
there, with consent of Mr. David Scrimgeour, chaplain of the chapel of the Virgin .Mary
in Well-gate ('vico fontis'), within the burgh of Dundee, gave sasine of the said two
roods of land to WrrxiAJr Man, burgess of Dundee, and Janet Wedderburn, his
wife, in conjunct fee, etc. Sasine given 20th March 1563-4, before James Scrimgeour
of Henderstoun, brother-german of the said John, James Lyoun, Henry . . ., Thomas
Cochran, servant of John Serymgeour, Mr. Walter Smetoun, and Alexander Swan,
notaries public. Thomas Irland, of Dunkeld diocese, by apostolic authority notary.
[2516, Box 64.
771. 2nd April 15G4.] Letter of Reversion by Henry La^vmounth and Isobell
Orme, his spouse, in favour of Jaj[es, Earl of Murray, commendator of the priory
of St. Andrews, binding themselves that although the earl has feu-farmed to them and
their heirs the lands of Elenehill, with the teinds, in the regality of St. Andrews and
shire of Fife, yet on the payment of 300 merks in the parish church of St. Andrews,
they will freely resign the said lands ; the money, if necessary, to be consigned in the
hands of the principal of St. Leonard's College. Dated at St. Andrews, 2nd April
1564. No witnesses named. Signed, 'Henry Lawmonth wy« my hand,' his wife
signing by John Scott, notary public. Seal appended — said to be that of Mr. Allan
Lawmounth, ' citinar ' of St. Andrews, the granters having no seals of their own — faint,
a lion rampant. Legend defaced. [2964, Box 78.
772. 15th April 1564.] Charter by Alexander [Gordon], bishop of Galloway, etc.,
and commendator of the monasteries of Tongland and Inchaffray, granting in feu-farm
to John Gordon of Lochinvar, the £5 lands of Nether Barcapill, the £5 lands of Kirk-
connel and Beoch, the lands of Larmainioch, Over Culquha, Nether Cukjuha, Ballannan,
Over Bancrosche, Nether Bancrosche, Argrennan, Little Perk, mains of Tungland, mill
of Tungland, etc., extending in all to eighty -five merks, in the barony and parish of Tung-
land. Total feu-duty, £109, 6s. yearly. At Tungland, 15th April 1564. Signed by
the bishop and by ^lichael Cusing, Patrick Grant, John Mathoson, sub-prior of Tung-
land, James Mayr, Edward Hering, and Thomas ]\I'Y'-thee [(?) the name being blotted,
but see No. 801 infra]. Witnesses, Kobert Logy of Cramond-Kegis, George Rodyk,
196 CALENDAR OF [1564
John Mekle, Alexander Inglis, George Logy, Henry Anstrother, David Murhcid, and
Xinian Murheid, notary public. Bishop's seal attached, broken. [1747, Box 4-5.
773. '2'2nd May 1564.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept of dare cunntat
(of date at Edinburgh, 22nd May 1561), by John Max^vell of Calderwood, as superior,
for infefting Alexander Cociiuane, brother-german of the late Michael Cochrane, son
and heir-apparent of George Cochrane of Barbachlaw, as heir of his brother Michael in
the lands of Barbachlaw, in the barony of Bathcat [or Bathgate] and shire of Kenfrew.
Sasine given on the lands in the house of Ninian Hinchelwood, Iw Richard Mureheid,
liailie, on 22nd May 1564. Witnesses, John "Wrycht, Archibald Weddel, and Ninian
Hinchehvood. Nicholas Thowms, clerk of St. Andrews diocese, by apostolic authority
notary public. [292, Box 9.
774. 22nd June 1564.] Instrument of Sasine following on precept, dated 19th
February 1563-4, signed by ]\Iaster Thomas Hepburne, rector of the parish church of
Auldhamstokkis, and also by James, Earl of Bothwell (cf. No. 766 snpru), for infefting
J.,UIES SiNCLAK, lawful SOU of Master John Sinclar, sheriff-depute of Edinburgh, of the
church lands belonging to the rectory of Auldhamstokkis — namely, those lands in the
west end of the town of Auldhamstokkis, in the sheriffdom of Edinburgh and con-
stabulary of Haddington, between the lands of Thornetonedod on north, the lands of
Akingaw on west, the lands of Stottencleuch on south and west, the ' Pethisburne ' on
south ; also the lands of the town of Auldhamstokkis on other sides ; also the moss lying
in the common moor of the lordship of Auldhamstokkis called ' the Personis Moss ' of
Auldhamstokkis, with pasture in moor and rights of fuel according to the custom of
said moor, lying in the barony of Halis by annexation ; also that piece of land called
the kirk lands of Auldhamstokkis, lying within the lands of Hoprig, barony of Cok-
burnispeth and shire of Berwick ; reserving to the granter and his successors that part
or glebe lying about the cemetery of the church called the 'Clois,' with power to
cut fuel, etc. Done on the lands, 22nd June 1564. William Lamb, presbyter of St.
Andrews diocese, notary public, by what authority not stated. [71, Box 2.
775. 31st July 1564.] Obligation by James Stewart, prior and commendator of
St. Andrews, nai-rating that Margaret Erskine, Lady Lochlevin, has resigned the lands
of Nether Freretoun, with the teinds, lying in the regality of St. Andrews and shire of
Fife, into the granter's hands, as superior, in favour of William Kirkcaldy of the
Grange and .Margaret Learjioxth, his spouse, their heirs, ' oure undouttit kyndlie
tennentis and present possessouris thairof, extending, in oure auld rentall, to xxiiij li.
money, and twa boUis quhytpeise allanerlie,' in terms of which the granter is bound to
give them charter and sasine of the lands in the best form. He therefore annuls a
charter to them, of date 16th March 1559-60, which contained vexatious clauses and a
proposed rental of fifty merks yearly, and declares the same to be altogether void. At
St. Andrews, 31st July 1564. Witnesses, James [Stewart], commendator of 'Sanct
Colmes Inche,' and Archibald Stewart, his brother. Signed, 'James Stewart.' [3198,
Box 83.
776. 30th September 1564.] Letters Patent by Queen Mary accepting Alexander
Gardenar and James Millar as attorneys for Mr. Egbert Creichton of Eliot,
advocate, and Elizabeth Stewart, his spouse, to act for them in their affairs.
Edinburgh, 30th September ««. reg. 22, 1564. [1311, Box 34.
777. 1st October 1564.] Extract [dated 13th November 1564] of a registered
1564] THE LAING CHARTERS 197
Contract of Excambioii (presented by Clement Litill), dated at Edinburgh, 1st October
1564, between Silt Wiij.i.v.M Kikkcai-DY of the Grange, knight, and D.vjie Margarkt
Leirjionth, his spouse, on the one part, and Mr. Robert Crichton, queen's advocate,
and Er.iZABETH Stewart, his spouse, on the other part. First, Sir William, with his
wife's consent, shall infeft Mr. Robert and his ^rife in the lands of Xether Freirtoun,
with teinds, in the regality of St. Andrews and sheriffdom of Fife, and also assign two
reversions, one bj^ Alexander AVhitelaw, 'his sone, and spous,' for 1200 merks, dated at
Perth, 13th July 1564, the other of 1100 merks and a nineteen years' lease, by William
Ramsay and his spouse, dated at Sandfurd, 13th September 1563 ; further, causing John
Paterson, Snawdoun herald, and his spouse, to renounce the infeftment they have over
the lands. Second, the said Mr. Robert, with his wife's consent, shall infeft Sir William
and spouse in the lands of Wester Clentray, in the lordship of Dunkeld and sheriffdom
of Fife, free of all tacks made by Mr. Eobert for paj-ment of dues to the Bishop of
Dunkeld, as contained in the old infeftment only to the late John Crichton of Clentray,
and shall, in addition to the sums in the two reversions above cited, pay to Sir AVilliam
600 merks, and shall relieve him of the sum of 400 merks due to John Paterson, Snaw-
doun herald ; wherefore, in addition to the lands of Freirtoun excambed, and in
warrandice of the whole sum of 3300 merks. Sir William, with consent of Thomas
Kirkcaldy, his brother, shall infeft Mr. Robert in the lands of Grange, etc., luider
reversion. Thomas Kirkcaldy becomes cautioner for Sir William. Signed by the
parties and cautioner before Patrick Echlyn, servant of Sir William, and Da^-id Creich-
toun, servant of Mr. Robert. Also affirmed by the parties at Halzardis, except Eliza-
beth Stewart, and by her at Innermaith. Witnesses, Henry Balmanno, Alexander
Andersoun, William Muir, servants of the laird of Grange, William Cokbiirn, servant
to the laird of Dowbill. John Broun and John Anderson, notaries, who also sign for
Margaret Leirmonth. [3243, Box 85.
778. 31st October 1564.] Instrument narrating that John Fullartoun of that Ilk,
with consent of Katherine Blair, his spouse, duly ordained and constituted his first-born
son, Daxw Flllartoix, his procurator for the redemption and release of one half of
the lands of Thrwn (lying in the bailiary of Kyle Stewart and sheriffdom of Ayr), upon
two reversions from the hands of Margaret Hamilton and her heirs, and also for the
release of a fourth part of said lands upon a reversion from John M'allace, son and heir
of the late John Wallace of Dundonald, transferring all right and interest the granter
has in these reversions ; and he binds himself that he has never sold or promised any
profit from them to any one except the said David, to whom he warrants all the profits
from the hands of the said Margaret Hamilton and John \\'allace, or will secure him
from their demands. At Ir\'ine, 31st October 1564. John Fullartoun, natural brother
of David, Peter Broun and Gavin Nasmyth, biu-gesses of Irvine, witnesses. [1283,
Box 34.
779. 25th November 1564.] Charter of Sale by John Maxwell of Calderwood
granting to ALEXANDER CocHREN [Cochrane] of Rirbachlaw and his heirs-male, whom
failing, to Jasies Cochren, his brother-german, whom failing, to John Cochren, son
natural of the said Alexander, whom failing, to James Cochren, elder son natural of
the said James, whom failing, to J.uie.s Cochren, youngei- son natural of the said
James, whom failing, the nearest heirs of the said Alexander, the lands of Barbachlaw,
with manor-place, etc., in the barony of Rathcat [Bathgate] and shire of Renfrew, by
annexation : To be held a me of the queen and her heirs, etc. Reddendo, the usual
services of ward and relief only. Signed and sailed at Edinburgh, 25th November 1564.
198 CALENDAR OF [1564.
"Witnesses, I\ol)ert Lindesay of Diuiiod, Kobert Ros, liis servitor, Kcntigern [or .Muii<jo]
Colquhoun, .lohii Broun, and John Mosman, notary public. Seal attached, not very
distinct, but showing the quarterings as in Burke. [163, Box 6.
780. 7th December 15G4.] Instrument of Sasiiie following upon and narrating a
precept of chirr constat, dated at Edinburgh, 11th November 15G4, by Patrick, Lord
Kuthven, lord superior of the lands, for infefting Alexander Haitlie, elder son and
heir of Alexander Haitlie of Lambdene, in the east fourth part towards the south, of
the lands of Lambdene, with the mill, lying in the earldom of March ; held of Lord
Luthven in feu-farm, no rent stated. Sasine given, 7th December 15G4, by Patiick
Haitlie, son and heir of Patrick Haitlie of Clei'kleis, as bailie, at the principal mansion
of Lambdene. ^A'itnesses, Lawrence and George Haitlie, brothers-german of the said
Alexander, with others. John Lytill, presbyter of Glasgow diocese, by apostolic
authority notary public. Witnesses to precept, George Haitlie, John Haitlie of Brom-
hill, and others. [970, Box 27.
781. -9th Felnuary 1565.] Precept of Sasine by John Cunynghame of Drum-
(juhassil, commissary of Charles, Earl of Lennox, Robert, bishop of Caithness, William,
Lord Ruthven, curators of said earl, for infefting Robert Denzelstoun, as heir of his
father, John Denzelstoun of TuUychtquhoun [Tillyquhoun or Tillichewan], in the lands
of Middle Tullichtquhoun, and also of two ' croftingais,' with animals feeding in the
said lands, lying in the earldom of Lcuenax and shire of Dumbarton. Reddendo, one
penny and four geese. Dated at Edinburgh, 29th February 1564-5. No witnesses.
Signed by the bishop. Lord Ruthven, and John Cunyngham. [125, Box 4.
782. 20th March 1565.] Precept of Sasine by William [Colvill], commendator of
Culross, and his convent (directed to Jacob, or James, Blaw, as bailie), for infefting
RoP.ERT Erskine, son and apparent heir of James Erskine of Little Sauchie, in terms of
a charter of feu-farm, of a saltpan, with houses and a granary for storing the salt, with
'craigleifF' or permission to dig for coals in the grantor's mines and full powers to dig
and bring coals to the saltpan, lying in the town of Culross between the saltpan of
James Colvill on the east and that of Alexander Gaw on the west, in the sheriffdom of
Perth. Dated at Culross, 20th March 1564-5. Signed by the commendator and the
following friars : Robert Cristisoun, George Paterson, Robert 1 )ewquhir, Robert Ilolkat,
Archibald Prymrose, John Westwalter, John Huchone, Walter Miller, and Andrew
Turnbull. Witnesses, John Fettes, David Tullie, John Red, Peter Douglas, and Mr.
Robert Colvill. Seal attached, in good condition ; the Virgin robed and crowned, with
the Child on left arm, a glory round the Child's head. Legend, ' Sigillum commvne
. , .,' rest illegible. [2452, Box G3.
783. 14th April 1565.] Lease or Tack by .Mr. Robert Pitcairne, archdean of
St. Andrews, with consent of John [Hamilton], archbishop of St. Andrews, granting to
his brother Mr. John Pitcairne the teindsheaves of the lands of Kincapill, and the
teindsheaves of the lands of Nydie, and the Newtoun of Nydie, on lease, for a term of
nineteen years, at a yearly rental of £74 Scots. Dunfermline, 14th April 1565. Signed
by grantor and consenter. Witnesses, Antone Rutherfurd, Robert Lummisdane, Robert
Douglas, and Hew Murray. [1645, Box 42.
784. 20th April 1565.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept (dated at
Humbie, 17th April 1565, and directed to Henry Nicolson and Andrew Ruthven, as
1565] THE LAING CHARTERS 199
bailies) by Patrick, Lord Kiithvcii, as superior of the lands named, for infefting Isabella
CoNGiLTuUX, daughter and heiress of the late Edward Coiigiltoun, as nearest and
lawful heir of the late Mariota Congiltoun, daughter of her granduncle ('filia fratris avi
sui '), in that croft and onset in the town and territory of West Fentoun, in the barony
of Dirleton, sheriffdom of Edinburgh, and constabulary of Haddington, on the south side
of said town, lietween the croft of the late Walter Fowllar on east, and the toft formerly
occupied by Alan Vait on west ; two acres of land lying at the south end of said croft
and four acres of arable land in the territory of West Fenton, upon the ' heuch,' on the
east side of the rock ('rupis') between two broad waj^s, with pasture for eight 'soums'
of cattle, two horses, one brood sow ('scrophe'), or one brood goose ('auce'), with
followers [cf. No. 318 sup-a], the said lands being held of the granter in chief.
Witnesses to precept, James Symmerwel, Alexander Gutherie, younger, and Bartho-
lomew Arnot. 8asine given by Henry Nicolsoun on 20th April 1.5G."). Witnesses,
Henry and Andrew Congiltoun, brothers-german, Ai-thur Tod, Thomas Congiltoun,
residents in Dyrltoun, Thomas Scott, residing in Congiltoun, Robert Oliver, burgess of
North Bervyk, George Sives and William Sives, both in West Fentoun, and .John
Thomson, there. Robert Lauder, presbyter of St. Andrews diocese, by apostolic
authority notary public. [2786, Bo.x 72.
785. 20th April 156-5.] Letters of Reversion by James Crichton in favoiu- of his
brother, JiiHN Crichton of Ruthven, binding himself, on payment of 500 merks in the
parish church of Dundee, to I'esign an annualrent of thirty-two bolls victual, half bear,
half oatmeal, from the mains of Over Craig or the mains of Ruthven in the sheriffdom
of Forfar. Dated at Ruthven, 20th April 1565. Witnesses, James Scrimgeour of
Glaswell, James Crichton, In-othor to George Crichton of Camnaye, William Ciurour,
and William Schewane, notary public. [324-t, Box 85.
786. 10th May 1565.] Listrument of Sasine proceeding on precept by .John
Maxwell of Calderwood, 25th November 156-1 [cf. No. 779 s>q>ra], in favour of Alex-
ander COCHERANE in the lands of Barbachlaw. Sasine given at the manor thereof,
10th May 1565, by Richard Mureheid, bailie for the granter. Witnesses, Robert Bruce
in Sandihill, Alexander Gray, shoemaker (' sutore '), John Umfra and David Smvth,
servants of Alexander Cocherane. [163*, Box 6.
787. 30th May 1565.] Instrument of Sasine following on a feu-charter (dated at
Irvine, 31st January 1564-5), with precept of sasine, directed to John Henry, bailie, by
Alexander, Earl of Glencairn, for infefting Cuthbert Coxyxghame of Cuttiswray and
Mathilda Coxyxghame, his spouse, in an annualrent of twelve and a half bolls of Hour
from the lands of Schaw and Bidlisland, occupied by Alexander Tempiltone, ^^'illiam
Smyth, and Thomas Bunting, in the barony of Kilmaurs, bailiary of Cuninghame, and
shire of Ayr. Sasine given 30th May 1565. Witnesses, the said Archibald [.■-'/(■]
Tempilltoun, William Fergushill in Little Cuttiswray, Thomas Smyth in Shaw, and
Thomas Quhyt, servitor of the said Cuthbert. Gavin Nasmyth, clerk of Glasgow
diocese, admitted by the lords of council notary public. [416, Box 12.
788. 6th June 1565.] Letters of Obligation by John [Brown], abbot of the abbey
of Sweetheart, with consent of Gilbert Browne, his successor, setting forth that the
lands of the abbey had been let so exorbitantly high that the tenants could not pay,
and, being willing to remedy this, that he and his chapter have for the sum of two
thousand pjunds paid by Cuthbert Browne of the Landis, given to him in feu-farm
200 CALENDAR OF [1565
their eight-merk land of Drum and four-merk land of Cortiilly, in their harony of
Lochkindeloch, etc., and they l)ind themselves not to exact resignation of the lands
from the grantee till the £2000 be paid. At Sweetheart, 6th June 1565. Signed by
the abbot only. No wtnesses. [178G, Box 46.
789. 8th August 1565.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept of dure constat,
dated at Edinburgh, ■i4th July 1565, by ^lichael [Balfour], abbot of Melrose, for infeft-
ing J.VMEs Mf,ynzei.s of that Ilk, as son and heir of his father the late Alexander
Meynzeis, in the lands of Wolfcly<le lying 'between ' [(sic) 1 within] the lands of Culter
and the sheriffdom of Lanark, held feu-farm of the abbey of -Melrose. Sasine given bj-
John Meynzeis of Cultera-wris, as bailie, on 8th August L565. Witnesses to precept,
"William Stewart of Grandtully, William Robertson of Strowan, Robert Menzeis of
Achchinsall, James Menzeis, and John Menzeis, rector of Weem. Witnesses to sasine,
William Jobsoun, Andrew Jobsoun, "William Wilsoun, John Wilsoun, and John Sprot.
John Lyndsay, of Glasgow diocese, notary public. [1933, Box 49.
790. 10th August 1565.] Precept of Sasine by Robert [IMtcairn], commendator of
Dunfermline, narrating that James (iifiart, fiar, and his father, William Giftart, as
liferenter of the east half of the lands of Sheritfhall in the lordship of Musselburgh,
regality of Dunfermline and shire of Edinburgh, had granted these lauds to Mr. George
Crichton under reversion and had now redeemed them, therefore commanding Mr. Alex-
ander Crechtoun, as bailie, to give sasine to the said James and William as in former
infeftments. Dunfermline, 10th August 1565. Witnesses, Alan Couitis, Peter Duri,
Henry Dury, and Robert Lummisdan. [1903, Box 49.
791. -8th August 1565.] Charter by Michael [Balfour], commendator of Melrose,
with consent of the members of the convent, granting to Alexander Ferquhar of
Gilmuliscroft, in liferent, and Robert FerqX'har, his son and heir, in fee, all and
whole the mill of Dalsangwen, with mill lands, etc., and the multures of the lands of
Bargour nether, Bargour upper, Halhous, Batniacht, Barquhoyis, Newtoun, Kilhauch,
Carleith, Auchmoneth, Auchmuling, Auchinbrane, and the 40s. lands of Blairskip and
other lands formerly astricted to the mill, the said multures extending to the thirteenth
grain of all grain growing on said lands, with the 'knaifschip' as use is, with the
' dammyngis ' in the lake of Lochbroun, with liberty of cutting turfs and stones in any
adjacent part of Kylesmure for keeping up the mill and aqueduct ; also of winning mill-
stones in any part of the 9s. lands of Bargour, occupied by George Wilsoun, and other
necessary privileges of leading stones, of aqueduct and service of tenants of astricted
lands in keeping up the mill ; also the •2s. 4d. land of Clauchald in the lordship of
Kylesmure and shire of Ayr. Reddendo, for the mill, £13, 10s. ; for Clauchald, 2s. 6d.
yearly. Dated at Melrose, 28th August 1565. Signed by the commendator, John
Watson, Bernard Bowston, John Watson, miimr, John Fourrois, Thomas Halywell,
Thomas Meyn, Alexander Bellenden, George Weir, James Ramsay, and David Pringill.
Seal gone. [1 22, Box 4.
792. 28th August 1565.] Charter by Michael [Balfour], commendator of Melrose,
and his convent, granting to Hugh CRA^\TURD, son of the late Hugh Crawfurd in
Drumdow, in feu-farm, the 10s. lands of Grenoktoun, presently occupied by John
Lekprevik, and the 5s. lands of Netherwood, presently occupied by Matthew Arkill, lying
in the lordship of Kylesmure and sheriffdom of Ayr : To be held of the granter and his
successors in feu-farm for a yearly duty of 17s. Scots, being 16s. 4d. of old rental and
1566] THE LAlNG CHARTERS 20i
8(1. of augmentation. Precept of .sasine directed to Robert Campbell, as bailie. Dated
at Melrose, 28th August 1565. Signed by the commendator and by Alexander
Bellentyn, John Fourros, Barnard Bowston, John Watson, senior, James Kiim.say,
Thomas Halywell, David Hoppringill, John "Watson, junior, and another whose name is
illegible. [3000, Box 79.
793. 15G5.] Notarial Instrument narrating that Mr. George Crichton, ad-
vocate, on payment of 300 merks, released in favour of David Edingtoun of that Ilk
five of the ten husband-lands, described in No. 752 siqrra, occupied by Dewar, Edingtoun,
Knox, Cowane, and Wilson. Done in the house of the said Mr. George , 1565 [day
and month omitted by notary]. Witnesses, Alexander Creychtoun, son of William
Creychtoun of Drilaw, and others. Henry Wardlaw, notarj', as in No. 822 infra.
[1053, Box 29.
794. 6th October 1565.] Notarial Instrument narrating that in presence of the
notary and iritnesses there compeared an honourable man, John Kempt, and acknow-
ledged that he had received from an honourable man, Patrick Hepburn of Wauchtoun,
the sum of 1200 merks Scots for the redemption and release of an aiunialrent of 108
merks Scots, which the said John had yearly from the said Patrick's lands and barony
of Lufnose, lying in the constabularj^ of Haddingtoun and sheriffdom of Edinburgh,
alienated and impignorated by the said Patrick to the said John, his heirs and assignees,
under reversion of 1 200 merks ; and he also acknowledges the said annualrcnt to be
legally redeemed and the reversion fulfilled ; wherefore he renounces all right he has,
or can have, in and to the said annualrent in future, in favour of the said Patrick.
Upon which Thomas Sinclare, writer of the privy seal of the king and queen [Henry
and Mary], as procurator for Patrick, asked instruments. Done in the writing-oflice of
the said Thomas on 6th October 1565. Witnesses, Mr. Adam Foulis, James Foulis,
his brother-german, James Norwell, tailor, John Sinclare, baker, burgess of Edinburgh,
and Henry Sinclare, son of said Thomas. John Aytoun, clerk of Glasgow diocese,
admitted by the lords of council notary public. [317, Box 10.
795. l~th November 1565.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding upon and narrating
a precept (dated 15th November 1565) by Robert Pitcairn, archdeacon of St. Andrews,
feu-farmer of the lands of '\\'altoun, in terms of a charter by him to his brother,
Mr. John Pitcairn of Freuchymill, of the lands of Waltoun in the baronj' of Kinghorn
Wester, regality of Dunfermline and shire of Fife : To be held of the abbey of
Dunfermline. Sasine given, Nth November 1565, by John Inglis, brother-german of
Alexander Inglis of Terwat, as liailie. Witnesses, the said Alexander Inglis, Henry
Setoun, servant of Henry Dury of that Ilk, and William Patoun, servant of Mr. John
Pitcairn. Andrew Grcif, of St. Andrews diocese, notary public. [925, Box 26.
796. 9th February 1566.] Charter by William, Lord Hay of Yester, granting to
Alexander Murray, brother and heir-male of the late David Murray, son of the late
Andrew Murray of Cnllow, and uncle and heir-male of the late James Murray, lawful
sou and heir of the said late David, and to the heirs of the said ^Uexander, all and
whole the shady-half of the lands of Glaswell and Torbirns, easter and wester, the mill
and mill lands with the half of the houses, etc., of the same, and the principal house of
habitation of Easter Torbirns, with so much croft in length and breadth of the lands of
Glaswell for the construction of a house and garden as the mansion and gardens of the
same lands of Glaswell, belonging to James Scrimgeour of Ai'dourmy, contain, lying in
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the lordship and regality of Kerimuir and the sheritldom of Forfar, which lands be-
longed to Catherine .Murray and were resigned by her, in terms of a contract between
her and James Scrimgeour, her son, on one part, and Alexander Murray on the other
part, and Mr. James Makgill of Kankeillor Nether, who had a gift of the ward from the
late Archibald, Earl of Angus, for new infeftment to the said James Scrimgeour of the
sunny-half and to the said Alexander of the shady-half, the latter, with common pasture
in the moor of Lufdennis, to be held to Murray, his heirs-male and assignees, of the
granter and his heirs for services due and wont. Precept of sasine directed to Charles
Murray. At Ediiibin-gh, 9th February 15C5-G. Witnesses, the said Mr. James Makgill,
clerk register, Mr. Henry Balnavis of Halhill, John Dickson, younger, of "Winkston,
William Twedy, uncle of the laird of Drummalzier, Gilbert Hay, servitors of the
granter, George Gil;, Adam Wauchope, servitors of the said Mr. James, and Thomas
Alexander, burgess of Edintnirgh. Signed, 'William, ].,ord Hay of Zester.' [2387,
Box 61.
797. Srd May 15GG.] Renunciation and resignation by Mr. James Greichtoun of
Cranstoun-reddale, brother and apparent heir to Alexander Greichtoun of Nachtane,
narrating that as his brother has sold to him, whom failing, to Mr. Robert Greichtoun,
queen's advocate, John Greichtoun of Bruntstoun, and James Greichtoun of Frendraught,
successively, and the heirs-male of each, the lands and barony of Nachtane in the
sherifl'dom of Fife, under reversion of 'ane angell noble, or the valour thairof,' and
whereas Alexander had on 2Cth June 15G5 paid to the granter 'the said angell noble,
gude and sufficient gold,' and the granter then renounced the lands ; the granter now
ratifies the same, grants receipt of ' ane vthcr angell noble,' and again renounces and
I'esigns the whole lands and barony. At Edinburgh, 3rd May 1.566. Witnesses, David
Balfour of Ballcdmonth, William Graham, servant to the granter, AVilliam Aytoun in
Edinburgh, and John Lammart, servant to A\'illiam Greichtoun of Drylaw, elder.
Signed, 'James Crechtoun.' [29-55, Box 78.
798. 3rd May 1566.] Notarial Transumpt of the previous writ, made at Edin-
burgh, 3rd May 1566, by Mr. John Kene, notary public. Done in Alexander
Creichtoun's ' foir chalmer in Edinburgh abone Bellis ^\'ynd held.' [2956, Box 78.
799. 7th May 1566.] Notarial Instrument narrating that Adam Gottherson ap-
peared in presence of Thomas Lauder and Alexander Maxwell, bailies of the burgh of
North Berwick, in a fully fenced court, and resigned his tenement of land lying in the
Gross-gate ; then, the court being ended, Thomas Lauder, bailie, with consent of the
other burgesses, passed to said tenement, measuring 36 feet of length and 21 feet of
width in the Cross Street bounded by the commonty or property of burgh on east,
west, north, and south, and gave sasine thereof to the said Adam, 7th May 1566.
Witnesses, Thomas Carrick, William Achesoun, John Spens, James Steinsoun, Patrick
Ramsay, burgesses, Alexander Broun and John Dixson, Serjeants. Robert Lauder,
presbyter of St. Andrews diocese, by apostolic authority notary public. [2118, Box 53.
800. 11th May 1566.] Listrument of Resignation by which John Mowbray of
Berntx)wgall resigned into the hands of Sir William Kirkcaldy of Grange, knight, as
superior, an annualrent of £42 Scots from the lands of Balbardy, belonging to Sir
William, in the barony of Kinghorn and shire of Fife, in favour of John Hart, burgess
of the Ganongate (' burgi vici canonicorum monasterii Sancte Crucis '), near Edinburgh,
and Christix.-v Gutl.\k, his spouse, and of Da\'1d H.\RT, their son, under reversion to
1566] THE LAING CHARTERS 203
Sir William Kirkcaldy on redciiiption. Done in the chamber of Mr. Henry Bannavis,
one of the lords of council, 11th May 15G6. Sir John Wishart of Pittarrow, Patrick
Ecclin, servant of Sir William, and others, witnesses. James Logan, clerk of St.
Andrews diocese, notary public. [1794, Box 46.
801. -0th May 1.5GG.] Charter by Alexander [Gordon], bishop of Galloway and
the chapel royal of Stirling, and commendator of Tongland, granting to Joiix, Lord
Maxwell, the office of liailie-principal, and to Sir John Goudon of Lochinvar, the
office of bailie-depute of the possessions of the abljey of Tongland, with full powers of
liailiary, justiciary, etc., the £5 lands of Cargen, in the parish of Troquecr and stewartry
of Kirkcudbright, being the bailie fee, to be held blench of the grantors for one penny Scots.
Precept of sasine directed to John Gordoun in Barncborde. At Tongland, 20th May
1566. Witnesses, Thomas Makcullo of Cardines, Roger Gordoun in Kirkconell, John
Gordoun in Cule, James Gordoun of Barnbarrocht, and Robert Aschennane in Culquha.
Signed, ' Alex^ candide case ac capelle Regie Striuilingen Eps,' and by the follo\ring
monks : John Methosoun, sub-prior of Tungland, Thomas M'Y''thee, James Mayr,
William Scharpro, William of Tounglaiid, James M'Cullocht, and Edward Heiring.
Seals — Round seal and another attached, both in bad condition. [1102, Box 30.
802. 4th June 1566.] Notarial Instrument narrating the resignation by Mr.
A\'illiam Macdougall, as procurator for Robert Dickson in Bouchrig and Elizabeth
Macdougall, his spouse, of the lands with mill, now occupied Ity the said Roltert, being
six husband-lands in the town and territory of Bouchrig, and that half husband-land in
the town of Lethame, with the mill of Lethame, mill lands, multures, and sequels there-
of, in the earldom of March and sheriffdom of Berwick ; which lands were resigned
into the hands of Queen Mary for new infeftment in favour of the resigner's eldest son
and apparent heir, Robert Dick-SON, and the heirs-male of his body, whom failing to the
eldest heir-female without division. Done in the castle of Edinburgh, 4th June 1566.
Witnesses, John, Lord Erskine, captain of the castle, .4ames Melville, brother-german
to the laird of Raith, Robert Fraser, servitor to the queen, and Duncan Galljraith,
servitor of said procurator. Notary, Robert Ewyn, admitted by lords of council.
[2739, Box 71.
803. 17th June 1566.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a charter
(dated at Dunblane, 15th June 1566) by Sir .John Leirmonth, chaplain of the chaplainry
of St. Servan, in the village (' villagium') of Donyng, granting to Donald Kelly the
lands of Granto, otherwise the chapel lands of Donyng, now occupied hy the said Donald
and by John Glook, in the parish of Donyng and shire of Perth. Witnesses to charter,
Sir ^\'illiam Blakwod, vicar of Dudingstoun, James Blakwod, John Ewyne in Burnsyd,
and John Michaell. Sasine given by John Michaell, as bailie, r7th June 1566, 'indic-
tione 8, sede apostolica \-t fcrtur vulgo pastore viduata.' "\Mtnesses, James Hering, in
Baldenneis, John Ewyne, \\'illiam Jhonstoun, and James Hering, younger. James
Blakwod, of Dunblane diocese, by apostolic authority notary, and admitted in terms of
the act of parliament. [2725, Box 70.
804. 8th .luly 156G.] Charter by Henry [Darnley] and Mary, king and queen of
Scots, granting to Robert Dicksox, elder son and heir-apparent of Robert Dickson in
Bowchrig, born of him and Elizabeth Macdowell, his wife, the six and a half husband-
lands, described of date 4th June 15G6, No. 802 supra. Edinburgh, 8th July 1566.
See I!i(jislnim Mlarjni SiijUU, vol. iv. No. 1738. [2312, Box 59.
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805. loth July 1566.] Charter by Henry and Mary, king and queen of Scots,
in favour of SiK John Goudoun of Lochinver, knight, confirming to him a charter
dated at Tongland, 20th .May 1566, by Alexander, bishop of Galloway, and commenda-
tor of the monasteries of Inchafl'ray and Tongland, granting to Sir John Gordon for
10,000 mcrks the lands of Nether Barcapil, Kirkconnell, and IJlakmark, Larmanoch,
Beech, and others, specially named and valued, the Mains of Tongland, etc., all lying in
the parish of Tongland and stewartry of Kirkcudbright : To be held in feu-farm for the
separate reddendos stated, amounting in all to £161, 15s. Scots, and witli augmentaticjn
to £166, 15s. Bailie appointed in precept, John Gordoun in Barnel)aroclit. Confirmed
at Edinburgh, loth July 1566. Cf. Jicijislnim Muf/ni Siijilli, vol. iv. No. 174.3.
Witnesses to bishop's charter, Thomas Makculloch of Cardiness, Roger Gordoun in
Kirkconnell, Roger Gordoun in Cule, James Gordoun of Barneboro, and others,
[167*, Box 14.
806. 16th July 1566.] Precept of Clare Constat by Robert [Crichton], bishop of
Dunkeld, directed to Robert Crichton, son of William Crichton of Drylaw, and others,
as bailies, for infefting George Stewart, now of Arntullie, as nearest and lawful heir of
his father, the late John Stewart of Arntullie, in the lands of Arntullie, Over [Upper]
Cardines, and Cardines ' inter lacus,' with mill, etc., in the barony of Dunkeld, as in No.
oOO m(j>/(L Dated at Edinburgh, 16th July 1566, and given without prejudice of the
office of forester of the woods of Dunkeld, resigned by the said John Stewart. Signed
only by the bishop, a portion of whose seal is still attached. A\'itnesses, Robert
Crichton of Eliok, Alexander Crichton, rector of Lundeif, William Crichton of Drylaw,
Robert Kincaid, and William Paterson, notary. [601, Box 20.
807. 16th July 1566.] Another Precept by the said bishop for infefting the above-
named George Stewart in the lands of Easter Cardeny and Cardeny Inchis, as in
charter of 7th June 1542, No. 460 sujnv, and also in the lands of Rothmell, with
fishings, and in the lands of Cragilto, in the barony of Dunkeld. Signed by the
bishop only. At Edinburgh, 16th July 1566. [692, Box 20.
808. 17th July 1566.] Instrument of Sasine following on the above precept of
dare constat, directed to Robert Crychttoun, son of William Crychttoun of Drylaw,
Robert Boid, George Home and Robert Kyncaid, as bailies. Sasine given by the said
Robert Boid, on 17th July 1566. Witnesses, Alexander Ros, messenger, John Penne-
cuike 'soluto,' ^^'alter ^^I'Condoquhy in Drumboe, and John Steill, elder, in Cragelto.
Duncan Macnair, of Dunblane diocese, hy apostolic authority notary, admitted by the
lords of council in terms of act of parliament. [1393, Box 36.
809. 2nd September 1566.] Disposition by James [Stewart], Earl of Murray and
commendator of the abbey of St. Andrews, with consent of his convent, granting to
George Douglas, brother-german of William Douglas of Lochleven, for life, a yearly
pension of 1000 merks Scots, to be paid from the readiest rents of the abbey of St.
Andrews ; and assigning to him the teindsheavcs of the kirks of Markinch and
Kennoquhy, rents, etc., thereof, to be intromitted with by him during his lifetime ;
providing that he pay the ministers or readers in these kirks £80 Scots yearly, or so
much victual. With clause of warrandice, etc. Dated St. Andrews, 2nd September 1566.
Signed, 'James Stewart,' and also by ' M. Jhon "W'ynram,' and by David Peblis, Nicoll
Spittall, John Ranton, John Roull, John Flagear, Mr. William Bradfutt, John Wyllzem-
son, Alexander , John Smyth, Archibald Skyrving, David Robertson, John
1566] THE LAING CHARTERS 205
Symsone, Ninian Roull, Mr. Thomas Biggar, Patrick Bonkill, David Cuk, Peter Watson,
and Patrick Buiikell, canons or members of the convent or priory of St. Andrews.
Twenty signatures in all. Seal gone. [607, Box 18.
810. 21st October 1566.] Charter by Adam Conyngham, son and apparent heir of
Robert Conyngham of Auehinhervy, in terms of a contract of sale, of this date, between
him on one side, and John Conyngham of Glengarnok, William Conyngham, his son and
apparent heir, and John Schaw of Grenok on the other part, conveying to the said
JouN" Schaw the whole lands of Drummulyng and Spango Conyngham, now occupied
by David Crawfurd, John Ewin, Alexander Scherar and Mariota Clerk, with woods,
part of the mill of Spango Conyngham, mill lands, etc. (except a 3s. 4d. land on
the east side of the lands occupied liy the said John Ewin), lying in the barony and
shire of Renfrew, and parish of Innerkip. To be holden of the steward of Scotland for
the usual services. Dated at Irvine, 21st October 15G6. William [Conynghame], the
younger laird of Caprington, Charles Mwat of Busby, and ^Ir. Darid Barclay of
Drummwre, witnesses. [194, Box 7.
811. 21st October 1566.] Charter by Adam Cunningham, son and apparent heir
of Robert Cunningham of Auehinhervy, fiar, and the said Robert as liferenter, in terms
of a contract of this date, as described in the preceding writ, selling and alienating to
Joiix SC'H.A.w the 3s. 4d. lands, lying in the lands of DrummuHng and Spango-
Cunningham on the east side of the lands occupied by John Ewen, in the parish of
Innerkip, etc. : To be held blench of the granters, who subscribe the writ at Irnne,
21st October 1566. Witnesses, as in above writ. Adam Cunningham's seal attached,
a shake fork between two mascles \\'ith a charge resembling a mullet in chief. ' Adamus
Coningham.' [2U0, Box 51.
812. 9th November 1566.] Charter by James [Sandilands], lord of Torphichen,
granting in feu-farm to James Benny, the whole 6s. 6d. land of the barony of Denny,
commonly called ' Fukartoun,' occupied by him, for a yearly feu-duty of 6s. 6d. and
6s. 6d. of yearly augmentation, with 'cane, pultre, foulis' due and wont, and ten
pecks of meal (deducting one half-peck) of the oatmeal called the ' multure meill of the
granter's mill of Dennj', as the annual farm of the lands, with duplicand at entrj' of
each heir. At Torphichen, 9th November 15G6. Andrew Ros and Robert Miu-ray
named as bailies in precept of sasine. Witnesses, the said Robert, Michael Gurley,
Thomas Benny, Alexander Paterson, and Sir Walter Mure, notary public. Signed,
'James lord of torphichen.' Seal attached, not in good condition. [1353, Box 35.
813. 9th December 1566.] Charter of feu-farm by Alexander [Campbell], bishop of
Brechin, with consent of the chapter, granting to Cilvrles Dempster of Balronye and
Helen Linhesay, his spouse, in conjunct fee, and their heirs-male, the half of the lands
of Balronye, Bellehill, the grain-mill of the same, the multures of Brathiuch (or Brach-
inch) and the ' ring beir ' used and wont. Confirming also a charter by the deceased
John, bishop of Brechin, to the deceased Charles Dempster, father of the present
Charles, of the other half of the said lands : To be held of the granter and his successors
in feu-farm; paying the sum of £12 aiuuially for e<ach half of the lands, or £2i in all,
with duplicand at entry of heirs and other services. Precept of sasine directed to
John Oudny. Dated at St. Andrews, 9th December 1566, and signed by the bishop
and various members of the chapter. Witnesses, Thomas Buchanan and Robert
Incheocht, regents of St, Salvator's College, John Oudny, citizen of Brechin, and
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Andrew Greiff, notary public. Two seals attached, in good condition, chapter and
bishop's. [81, Box 2.
814. -8th December 1.56G.] Letter of Reversion by John Vynyng in Balmoir, and
Efl'anc Blayr, his spouse, narrating that although John CoxYXCiii.«iE of Drumquhassil
has alienated to them the £o land of Killermont, in the earldom of Lennox and sheriff-
dom of Stirling, a.s a security for an annualrent of 10 merks, they will resign the
said lands to him and his heirs on his paying the sum of 100 merks in the parish
church of Bothernok. Dated at Balmoir, 28th December 1.5G6. Witnesses, Kobert
Blayr, James Bowe, and John Blayr. ]\Ir. James Blayr, notary public, signs for the
grantors. [HOG, Box 30.
815. 2.5th January 15G7.] Charter l)y David Pitcairn of Fortbir, granting in favour
of his lawful son, Mn. John Pitcaiun, Ac;ne.s Athone, his wife, and their heirs, etc.,
the mill of Fruquhy, with mill lands, etc., in the lordship and stowartry of Fife : To be
held in feu for a yearly duty of £i money, one chaldcr, ten Ijolls, two firlots, and two
parts of a firlot of bear, and twenty -four capons. At Forther, 2.5th January 1566-7.
A\'itnesses, Thomas Sybbe, Thomas Yulsoim, and Andrew Cokburn. Signed, ' David
Pytcarfi of forthyr.' [1882, Box 48.
816. 1st February 1567.] Instrument of Sasine following on the charter, etc.,
dated at St. Andrews, 9th December 1566, No. 813 siqym, by Alexander [Campbell],
bishop of Brechin, in favour of Charles Dempster, feuar of the lands, and Helen
Lindsay, his sjjousc, of the sunny-half of the lands of Balrowny, and others. Sasine
given by John Oudny, bailie, 1st February 1566-7. Witnesses, John Grul), John
Fairwedder, John Deroy, George Alye, dwellers at Balronye, and James Finlasoun in
Masondew. Thomas Bowsyc, A.M., of St. Andrews diocese, by the queen's authority
notary public. [1072, Box 29.
817. 5th February 1567.] Letter of Reversion by Robert Dalzell of that Ilk in
favour of James Dcndas, elder, of Newliston, and James Dundas, his son and apparent
heir, binding himself that on their payment to him of £100 Scots in the parish kirk
of Dalziel, he will renounce in their favour an annualrent of £10, from their lands of
Newliston in the parish of Kirkliston. Dated at Dalzell, 5th February 1560-7. Wit-
nesses, Mongo Dalzell, John Gray in Strafrank, and Hew Dalzell. Signed, 'Robert
Dalzell of y' Ilk.' [2368, Bo.x 61.'
818. 28th February 1567.] Precept of Clare CmsU.it by Alexander [Cohill], com-
mendator of Culross and convent thereof, diiected to James Currie, for infefting
Robert Fetuie, as heir of his father, the late John Fethie, in the mill called Foddis-
mill, as described in No. 507 sup'a ; reserving, however, the liferent right of Margaret
Balfour, mother of Robert, not\vithstanding her resignation of the same. Dated at
Culross, 28th February 1566-7. Witnesses, Mr. Robert Colvill, Peter Douglas, John
Fettes, and Robert Bennat. Signed by the commendator and by Robert Crystesoun,
George Paterson, Robert Dewquhir, Robert Holkat, Archibald Prymros, John
Westualter, AndreAv Tiu-nbull, John Huchoun, and Walter Miller, members of convent.
[883, Box 25.
819, •Ith March 1567.] Instrument of Sasine follo^ving upon the above precept.
Sasine given by James Currie in Crummye as bailie, on 4th March 1566-7. Witnesses,
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Andrew Wilson of Walkniilii of Cnimmye, und Andrew Wullenchc. John Westvialter,
clerk of St. Andrews diocese, by apostolic authority notary public. [fiSi, Box -25.
820. 12th April 1-507.] Charter by Adam Conyngham, son and apparent heir of
Eoliert Conyngham of Auchinhervy, fiar of the lands, and by the said Robert, in terms
of the contract, dated at Irvine, 21st October 1566, cf. No. 810 siqm(, between them,
John Cwnynghame of Glengarnock, AVilliam Cwnyngham, his son, and John Schaw of
Grenok, alienating to the said JoilN SciiAW, his heirs and assignees, the whole lands of
Drummwling and Spango Cwnynghame described in said writ : To be held of Prince
James as Stewart of Scotland for the usual services. Dated at Kilmaroiuio and Chapel-
town, 12th and 15th April 1567. Witnesses, Alexander, Earl of Ulencairn, Hugh
Cunningham, son of Hugh Cunningham of Watterston, Mr. James Walkar, rector of
Inchcalzeoch, Archibald Cunningham, son of the said Robert, and others. Signed,
' Robert Conyha of Aciherwy wyt my hand.' ' Adam Cunygham w' my hand.'
Indorsed is a memorandum of sasine on 23rd April 1567. [3044, Box 80.
821. 23rd April 15G7.] Instrument of Sasine following on precept in the above
charter. Sasine given by Patrick Galbraith, as bailie, to Robeut St'it.wv on behalf of
the grantee, 23rd April 1567. Witnesses, John Wilson alias Brigend, servant of said
John Schaw, Andrew Andro, ser\ant of Robert Schaw, and .John Harvy in Ravinscraig.
John Vans, of Glasgow diocese, by apostolic authority notary. [285f<, Box 75.
822. 10th May 1567.] Instrument narrating the redemption by David Eding-
toun of that Ilk, as assignee of his father, the late John Edingtoun of that Ilk, to
a letter of reversion for the redemption of five husband-lands alienated to the late
David King in Skarhill, to be redeemed on payment of 200 merks Scots, and the
delivery of a tack of the lands for nine years at £6 Scots yearly ; whereupon the said
David Edington (in terms of an instrument of premunition under the hand of Sir John
Flint, notary public) duly warned Jonet King, daughter of David King, and her husband,
John Purves, and Robert Fortoun, possessor of two of the husband-lands, to appear in
St. Giles' Kirk this day to receive the money and tack. The said Janet King and
Robert Fortoun appeared personally in said kirk beside the place where ' Sanct James
altar the Apostell sumtym was situat,' before the said David, and freely acknowledged
the said lands to be redeemed, and resigned the same in terms of the reversion, and in
token of renunciation gave up to the said David a charter by the late John Edingtoun,
dated at Edinburgh, 7th Deccmlier 1523, and also promised to deliver up the
sasine of the .said David King and Elizabeth Galbrayth, his spouse, in the lands;
the said David Edingtoun binding himself to make two new leases, naraelj^ one of
three husband-lands to Janet King and her husband, and one of two husliand-lands
to Robert Fortoun. Done in the said church at the place above-named on 10th May
1567. Witnesses, Mr. John Abircrumby, Alexander King, Andrew Gray and David
Hume, notaries, Gavin Gilruff in Coldinghame, John Fortoun and John Dalgleische.
Henry Wardlaw, of St. Andrews diocese, by apostolic authority noturv public. [1054,
Box 29.
823. 12th May 1567.] Charter under the Great Seal by Queen Mary con-
firming the charter, dated at Kilmaronock and Chapeltoun, 12th and loth April
1567, No. 820 siqn-a, by Adam Cunynghame there designed, in terms of a contract
dated at Irvine, 21st October 1566, No. 810 supra, alienating to John Schaw of
Grenok the lands of Drummulini; and others described : To be held of Prince James as
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Stewart of Scotland. Charter of confirmation [which is not in extant register] dated at
Edinburgh, 12th INIay 15G7. Witnesses, John, archbishop of St. Andrews, George,
Earl of Huntlie, chancellor, James, Earl of Bothwell, great admiral, Sir Richard
Maitland of Lethington, keeper of privy .seal, Sir James Balfour of Pittendreieh, clerk
register, and Sir John Bellenden of Auchnoule, justice clerk, knights. [265.3, Box 68.
824. 21st May 1567.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding on a precept of dare constat,
dated 16th April 1567, granted by John [Hamilton], archbishop of St. Andrews,
directed to Robert Hoppringill, as bailie, for iiifcfting Jamks Hoi'PRINGILL, as nearest
and lawful heir of the late Thomas Hoppringill of that Ilk, his father, in the lands of
Hoppringill, Langmuir, Burnhouse, and Kettoflat, also of Bow and Carthow, in the
lordship of Stow, regality of St. Andrews, and shire of Edinburgh. Reddendo, for
Hoppringill and Longmuir, one stone of wax if asked : for Burnhouse and Kettoflat,
7s. Scots in name of blench ; and for Bow and Carthow, sixteen merks Scots yearly in
name of feu-farm : Reserving the usufruct of Burnhous and Kittoflat to Isobel Hop-
pringle, mother of said James, for life, in terms of a charter from her husband, the said
late Thomas Hoppringle of Torsons. Witnesses to precept, Gavin [Hamilton],
commendator of Kilwiiniing, Mr. Alexander Somervell of Torbrax, Mr. Alexander
Forest, rector of Logie-Monros, the granter's secretary, Mr. Mathew Forsyth, rector
of his household {'famulie'), and others. Sasine given 21st May 1567. Witnesses,
Robert Hoppringill, prebendary in the college of Crighton, Robert Douglas, residing
in Hoppringle, and James Sandilands in Natliflatt. James Murray, clerk of St.
Andrews diocese, notary public admitted by lords of council. [197, Box 7.
825. 5th June 1567.] Notarial Instrument narrating that on the date hereof, in
piescnce of the notary and witnesses, William Spittell, fiar of the lands of Leuquhet,
passed to the lands and ' manse ' of West Fordell, the place and habitation of James
Henderson of Fordell, where ' Robert Peris, James Orrok and sindrye utheris masones
and warkmen war lawborand and biggand ane foundatioun of ane howse of ane gret
quantite,' and there in presence of these masons and others he declared to them
' how he was send thar be Wylliam Spittell of Luquhet his gudschir to stope thaim of
thare biggyne, sayand, that the said ^Vylliam Spittell his gudschir had ane part of the
saidis landis of Fordell in heretage, and the samyn war nocht partit nor dewidyt that
the said James [Henderson] mycht kenne ([uhylk war his landis to big on, jior quhilk
war his gudschiris landis, that the tane is landis mycht be justlie knawin by the
uther ; and tharefor the said William Spittell, yongcr, lait his handis upon sum of the
said warkmen to stope thaim fre ony forthyr Inggin quhyll the said landis wer dewidit
that ilk man mycht knaw thar awin part quhare upon thai biggit, and, becawse thai war
fer may [more] nor he was, he mycht nocht stope thaim. Nevertheles he protestit in
his said gudschiris name and in his awin for his entres that gyf thai procedit and wald
nocht cese and decest fra all forthyr biggyne, for the remeid of law, tyme and place
conwcniant, and for all costis skayth damage and interesse gyf he ony sustenit thar throw,
and tharc biggyne war no hurt nor preiudice to hym nor his rycht.' Done at the said
place of Wester Fordell on 5th June 1567, before William Cowper, burgess of
Dunfermling, William Cunyngham, James Orrok, David Rady, George Wilson, and
Thomas Dowgall, witnesses. James Chalmer, presbyter of St. Andrews diocese,
by apostolic authority notary, also admitted by lords of council. [75, Box 2.
826. 28th June 1567.] Notarial Instrument narrating that Thomas Scott of
Pitgorno, feu-farmer of Abbotshall and Miltoun, in the regality of Dunfermline and
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sheriflfdom of Fife, passed with David Cherye to two roods of land lying near the west
bridge of Kirkcaldy, on the north side of same, between the highway on south, the
lands of James Cherie and Thomas Cherie on east and west, and Miltoun on north,
and there the said David resigned the two roods for sasine to himself and to his wife,
Janet Inglis, which was given on 28th June 1567 in presence of Mr. John Scott and
James Scott, brother to Thomas, William Muncrieff and John Lathrisk, witnesses.
Henry Young, notary public. [770, Box 22.
827. 1st July 1-567.] Letter of Reversion by John Swanstoun in West Fentoun, son
and heir of the late John Swanstoun, in favour of Edward Wilson in Gulane, of a rig,
equal to an acre, of land in Lucasland, in the barony of Dirleton and constabulary
of Haddington, bounded between the lands of William Forros of Lucasland on west,
those of the late Helen Congiltoun on east, and as described in former infeftmcnts,
which had been mortgaged to the granter's father, and in which the granter was now
iufeft, under reversion. At Haddington, 1st July 1.567. Witnesses, Thomas Dikeson,
William Wilson, burgesses of that burgh, and Thomas Stevin, notary public. The
seal (now gone) of John Lantay [or Lautay] is said to have been appended. [1741,
Box 45.
828. 1st August 1567.] Precept of Clarr Cmistat by Alexander [Colvill], com-
mendator of Culross and convent thereof, directed to James Currie, for infefting
Patrick Fethie, as heir of his father the late Robert Fethie, in the mill and mill lands
of Foddismiln, as in No. 507 siijmi ; reserving also the liferent of Margaret Balfour,
relict of the late John Fethie, grandfather of Patrick. Dated at Culross, 1st August
1567. Witnesses, Mr. Robert Colvill, James Colvill, Andrew Forrett, and Alexander
Hunter. Signed by the commendator and by the same members of convent as in the
precept of 28th February 1567, No. 818 siqmi. [885, Box 25.
829. 5th August 1567.] Instrument of Sasine following upon and nan'ating the
above precept. Sasine given 5th August 1567. Witnesses, Andrew Wilson, Henry
Wallanche, and Adam Currie. John Westualter, clerk of St. Andrews diocese, by
apostolic authority notary public. [1224, Box 33.
830. 25th November 1567.] Instrument of Sasine of the lands of Grenoktoun,
etc., in terms of the charter of 28th August 1565, No. 792 supiv, in favour of
Hugh Crawfurd. Sasine given 25th November 1567. Witnesses, Mungo Reid of
Drumfork, Robert Crawfurd of Smydyschaw, John his son, and Robert Reid of
Brintscheild. Adam Landels, of Glasgow diocese, notary. [3007, Box 79.
831. 16th January 1568.] Instrument of Resignation and Sasine, by which, in
presence of Adam Foulertoun, one of the bailies of the burgh of Edinburgh, James
Henderson of Fordells resigned a tenement on the north of the High Street, between
the tenement of the late Marion Scott and John Gilbert, goldsmith, on the west, the
tenement of the late John Carkettill on the east, and the North Loch on the north,
in favour of TuoMA.s Hendeiwon, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh, and Katherine
Henderson, his spouse, who were then duly infeft. Edinburgh, 16th January 1567-8.
Witnesses, William Lindesay in Restalrig, Matthew Lillie and John Guthre.
Alexander Guthre, principal burgh clerk, notary public. Foulerton's seal attached,
slightly broken ; a fess charged with three mullets between as many otters' heads
(indistinct), two and one. 'S . . . e Fovlartovn.' [1693, Box 44.
2d
210 CALENDAR OF [1568
832. 20th Janu.ary ISGS.] Charter by James Henderson of Fordells granting to
Tiiojus Henderson, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh, and Katiierine Henderson,
his spouse, in conjunct fee, the western booth in the tenement described in preceding
writ. To be held of the king for l)urghal service. At Edinburgh, 28th January 1.567-8.
Signed, 'James hendersoun off ffordellis.' Witnesses, William Lindesay in Kestalrig,
Matthew Lillie, and John Guthre. [2102, Box 53.
833. 29th July 1568.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that on the date hereof,
Andrew Sklater, a bailie of Edinburgh, entered James Henderson of Fordell, as heir
to his grandfather, George Henderson of Fordell, in the tenement descrilied in
preceding writs ; upon which the said James resigned the same in favour of TiioJlAS
Henderson, occupant thereof, and Katiierine [HenderJson, his spouse, who were
then duly infeft. 29th July 1568. Witnesses, William Lindesay in Kestalrig, William
Purwes, Matthew Lille, and .Tohn Guthre. Alexander Guthre, clerk of burgh, notary
public. [294, Bo.x 9.
834. 25th yeptember 1568.] Tack by Kobert [Stewart], commendator of Holy-
rood and convent, of the teindsheaves of Gorgie and mill, for nineteen years, in
favour of Mr>. David Makcill, advocate, he paying yearly four bolls beir, four bolls
wheat, one chalder of oats for the lands, and for the mill four bolls of beir and 20s.
money. 25th September 1568. Signed by the commendator and Stevin Litstar, prior,
James Abarcrumby, Andrew Blakhall, David Gudesone, Peter Blakwod, minister, and
Alexander Forester, members of convent. Half of seal attached. [168, Box 6.
835. 17th October 1568.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept dated at
Edinburgh, 21st September 1568, by Mr. Robert Pitcairn, archdeacon of St. Andrews,
for infefting his brother, D.WID PiTCAiRX of Drummis, in the lands of Over or Upper
Grange of Kinghorn- Wester, in the parish of Kinghorn, sheriffdom of Fife : To be held
in feu-farm, in terms of a charter. Witnesses to precept, Kobert Lummisden,
Antony Rutherfurd, and Hugh Murray. Sasine given 17th October 1568. Witnesses,
James Stratoun, servitor of David Pitcairn of Forthir, and William Wair, servitor of
Mr. Kobert. [2005, Box 51.
836. 18th November 1568.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that Jonet
Symentoun, one of the heirs-portioners of the deceased John Blair, second son of the
late Archibald Blair, burgess of Lanark, produced writs and claimed infeftment in the
equal half of a tenement lying on the south side of the middlegait of the said burgh,
and in a half acre of land in the 'sulze' of the same in the Staneholes, David Horn,
David Waitt, Thomas Forrest in Meschokmilln, William Inglis of East Shiel, being
neighbouring owners. Whereupon David Brentoun, one of the bailies of the burgh,
duly gave her sasine, 18th Novemlier 1568. Witnesses, David Blake, John Thomson,
and Walter Dalzell, burgesses of said burgh, John Bannatyne in Harperfield, and
Malcolm Symson, serjeant. Thomas Gray, of Glasgow diocese, notary by imperial
and royal authority. [433, Box 12.
837. 30th November 1568.] Letter of Reversion by Laurence, Lord Oliphant,
in favour of Thomas Lyn of Petmaddy for redemption of the lands of Pctmaddy in the
stewartry of Strathern and shire of Perth, mortgaged for an anruialrent of five bolls of
victuals. At Dipling [iHipplin], 30th November 1568. Thomas Oliphant, portioner
of Williamstoun, Laurence his son, James K-am.say, and Walter Ramsay, notary,
witnesses. [1668, Box 43.
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838. 20th December 1568.] Charter by Mark [Ker], commendator of the
monastery of Newbattle and convent thereof, narrating that the king (James the Sixth)
had by letters under the quarter seal presented to the granter, Richard Hamilton,
son of John Hamilton, formerly of Cowtcoit, macer, as a lawful tenant in the lands of
Cowtcoit, in the sheriftdom of Peebles, which had belonged to John Hamilton in feu-
farm, but had been forfeited by him on being convicted of treason; therefore the
granter gives the said lands to Richard Hamiltoun in feu-farm : To be held of the
granter for £i, 13s. Id. of annual feu-duty. Dated at Newbattle, 20th December 1.5G8,
and signed by the commendator and by the following members of the convent : George
Turnbull, George Richardson, George Symsoun, John Bannatyne, John Harwy, Thomas
Guld. See 737 siqmt. Seal attached, in fair preservation. [790, Box 22.
839. 11th January 1.569.] Extract from the protocol book of the late Gavin
Walker, made by George Bennett, notary public, of an instrument narrating that
Thomas Wallang, burgess of the burgh of Musselburgh, and Helen Mill, his spouse,
resigned a tenement of land in the street ' Xeubiging,' on the east side of the High
Street, bounded between the land of John Cranstoun on south, the land of AViUiam
Wricht on north, the arable lands of Inveresk on east, and the highway on west, into
the hands of Thomas Anderson, one of the bailies of the burgh, in favour of Andrew
A\'ALr,ANG, their son, and John Wallang, his younger brother, and sasine was given
on 11th January 1568-9, before these witnesses: James Smart, William Thomsoun,
junior, Walter Brown, James Wallace, John Wricht, and Henry Barker, servants.
[2968, Box 78.
840. 6th April 1569.] Charter by Sir Thomas Makgill, canon of the cathedral
of Dunkeld, prebendary of Fungorth, and lord of the subjects disponed, granting, with
consent of Robert [Crichton], bishop of Dunkeld, and the chapter of Dunkeld, in feu-
farm to John Douglas, son natural of the late Mr. William Douglas, the lands of
Parkwood and Bra and the nether Hawch, bounded by the Deansburn on the east, the
Tay on the south, and otherwise as described ; also the croft called the officiar's croft
of Fungorth, to the west of the granter's wood of Craigwood ; also the meadow on the
north of his wood called Ordis, the woods of Craigwood and Ordis, and the fishings in
the Tay as well as in the loch called the Dowloucht, with teinds, etc., in the barony of
Dunkeld and shire of Perth : To be held in feu-farm at a yearly feu as follows : For Park-
wood, Hawch and Bra, 10s. ; for the croft, 3s. 4d. ; for the meadow, 6s. 8d., and for the
woods, 13s. -Id. — in all 33s. 4d. ; with various conditions binding on the tenants of the
lands as to preserving the grantee's woods, cutting and carting his peats, winning his hay,
etc., under penalties. Dated at Dairy, 6th April 1569. Witnesses, John Makcaddam,
Alexander Makdowell, residing in Dairy, William Murheid alias Willokis, Duncan
Irwing, and Edward Gibson. Signed by the granter, the said bishop, Mr. James
Hering, prebendary of Forgandenny, Mr. John Lyndesay, rector of Menmuir, James
Grahame, prebendary of Alyth, Jamci Ruthuen, precentor of Dunkeld, John Douglas
of Ruttil, Mr. James Lawder, prebendary of FordischowCi), and William Drummond,
prebendarj' of Creif. The granter's seal and the Ijishop's round seal attached, neither
very legible, but the former bearing three martlets (?). Instrument of sasine indorsed.
Sasine given 20th May 1569. AVitnesscs, John Ambrose, portioner of Fungorth, and
James Quhatten, citizens of Dunkeld. William Fairfull, of Dunkeld, notary by
apostolic authority and the lords of council. [1667, Box 43.
841. 20th April 1569.] Official Transumpt, dated 29th March 1632, of a charter by
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King James the Sixth, with consent of James, Earl of Murray, confirming three charters
by the latter as commendator of 8t. Andrew's priory, to Michael Balfour, son and
apparent heir to Sir James Balfour of Pittendreich, knight ; (1) the first of the lands of
Strathkiness (except a small part feued to James Month), in the lordship of the priory
of St. Andrews, county Fife, which were formerly feued to and resigned by Sir John
Wishart of Pitarrow : To be held for a yearly feu-duty as enumerated, of £77, 6s., etc.,
dated at St. Andrews, 8th September 1567 ; (2) the second, of the lands of Ballone in
Fife, formerly feued to and resigned by James ^^'ood, third son of Andrew Wood of
Largo, at a yearly feu-duty, as enumerated, of £49, IGs. lOd., dated same place and
time ; (3) the third granting for a sum of £2000, paid by Sir James Balfour, the church
lands at the town of ' Cowper,' called Kirkfield, with teindsheaves and the mill called
Clynkmill, in the parish of Cupar and shire of Fife, at a yearly feu-duty of £19, 1.3s. 8d.;
dated at St. Andrews, 12th July 1568. Confirmation in due form, dated 2Gth April
156[9]. [2650, Box 68.
Note. — The transumpt omits the ' 9 ' which corresponds to the king's regnal year,
but the writ is printed in the Register of the Great Seal [liegistrum Magni SigilU,
vol. iv. No. 1850], and is the more briefly stated here.
842. 2nd June 1569.] Instrument narrating that Robert Litill in Gulane passed
to his three acres of land in Lucasland, on the east side thereof, as in No. 486 supra,
20th July 1544, and there with his own hands gave sasine of the lands to Mr. John
MosCROP, advocate, personally present. Done 2nd June 1569. William Lauder,
William Forous, and Robert Haswell of Murefield, witnesses. Notary, Thomas Blair of
Glasgow diocese. [3058, Box 80.
843. 3rd June 1569.] Charter by Archibald, Earl of Argyll, granting to John
ScHARP [in Eistertoun of], Pitgober, his heirs and assignees, in feu-farm as follows [of.
writ of 18th January 1613 infra, where the Latin is translated]: 'Totam et integram
vnam octuariam siue octauam partem nostrarum terrarum de lu' Eistertoun de Pitgober
extendentem ad vnam tregesimam secundam partem integrarum terrarum de Pitgober
vnacum vna tregesima secunda parte montis de Pitgober vulgo lie Cornehill nuncupate,
per dictum Johannem nunc occupatam ; ac cum communi pastura ad extremum moutem
vulgo He owttir hill de Pitgober seu lie gersehill nuncupatam, Incipientem ad priniam
partem, vulgo lie heid, de Greggisburne et discendentem ad finem vidgo lie fute
eiusdem, vbi influit in torrente de Glenkoy et sicuti torrens de Glenkoy fluit vsque ad
finem, vulgo lie fute, torrentis vocatffi Rouchcleuch-burne ac ascendentem dictam Rouch-
clewchburne vsque ad primam partem, vulgo lie heid eiusdem, et abhinc linealiter per
marrisium vulgo lie mos ad primam partem torrentis de Auchlanskyburne vbi stetit
crux, et abhinc occidentaliter vsque ad lie Clatteryfurd in prima parte torrentis de lie
Graneburne et descendentem dictam lie Graneburne ad metam de Cassiltoun cjue est murus
vulgo Ik dyk,' with pertinents, etc., in the barony of Mukcart, regality of St. Andrews,
and shire of Perth : To be held of the earl and his successor, in feu-farm, for a reddendo
of 19s. Scots yearly to the archbishop of St, Andrews; and to the Earl and his
successors yearly, two bolls one and a quarter pecks of barley, two fi riots and a quarter
peck of oatmeal between Christmas and Candlemas, delivering the same to his
granary in Dollar, in name of feu-duty, with three suits in the court of the barony of
Mukcart ; also paying 40s. Scots as the value of whatever herezeld shall fall due ;
his heirs paying the sum of five merks as duplication of duty at the entry of each heir.
They shall also, 2>''o rata with the other tenants of the barony of Muckart, carry from
the Pow of Alloa to Castle Campbell the eighth part of the wine to be drunk there,
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and likewise p-o rata, furnish ciglit horsemen with lances and four baggage horses for
war when necessary. Dated at .Stirling, 3rd June 1569. Witnesses, Mr. John Hutoun,
John Wod, Constantine Walkinschaw, and John Stewart. Signed by the Earl. [2589,
Box 66.
844. 16th June 1569.] Precept of Clare Constat by Alexander [Colville], com-
mendator of the monastery of Culros and convent, for infefting Jame.s Colvill [de-
scribed in sasine as ' of Balbadie '], as heir of his father, Robert Colville, in a .saltpan
and five particates of land in the town of Culros, bounded between John Erskine's
saltpan on west and that of Grisel Sempill, lady of Stenhouse, on east, as described.
At Culross, 16th June 1569. Witnesses, John Boyid of Bonschaw, John Blacader of
Ineffer, John Craggelt, and Mr. Robert Colvill. Signed by the commendator, and by
friars Robert Crystison, George Paterson, Robert Dewquhir, Robei't Holkat, John
Vestualter, Andrew Turnbull, Archibald Prymrose, and John Huchoun, members of the
convent. Seal attached. [1701, Box 44.
845. ITth June 1569.] Instrument of Sasine following on the above precept
of chtre constat, for infefting James Col'vill of Balbadie in the saltpan descriljed.
Sasine given, 17th June 1569, by Mr. Robert Colvill, bailie. Witnesses, Patrick
Suddirland, Alexander Ezat, and John Craigingelt. Notary, John Vestualter. [2904,
Box 76.
846. 10th August 1569.] Charter, in form of an indenture, by Messrs. Thomas
Myles, Adam Gibson, James Winchester, and John Young, Thomas Wemis, Andrew
Kempt, John Mortoun, James Symsoun, and Charles . . . [name omitted], prebendaries
and choristers of the collegiate church of St. Salvator, in the city of St. Andrews, grant-
ing in feu-farm to David Myles, baker (' pistori '), citizen of St. Andrews, and to
IsOEELLA DuRiE, his spouse, that croft of land lying to the south part of Argill [street 1]
at the city of St. Andrews, between the crofts of David Welwod on the west and John
Morris on the east, the burn of Kinness on the south and the aqueduct on the north :
To be held for an annual feu-duty of 12s. 4d., granted under the usual irritancies against
burdening the lands, with penalties for non-payment of duties, etc., which the grantees
liind themselves to observe. Executed in duplicate at St. Andrews, 10th August
1569, this being the duplicate signed by David Myles and his wife, for whom Walter
Lauson, clerk of St. Andrews diocese^ acts as notary. Witnesses not given. Seal of
' Davidis Millis ' attached, shield bearing a device — a cross, resembling a cross boutonnee
fitchec, the point in base being prolonged between two indistinct figures. [1321, Box 35.
847. 31st August 1569.] Letters of Reversion by George Towers of Inverleith,
in favour of Robert Haswell of Murefield, for redemption of the lands of Murefield,
lying in the barony of Dirleton, sherift'dom of Edinburgh, and constabulary of Hadding-
ton, mortgaged to the granter for 200 merks Scots, on payment of which sum in the
parish kirk of Haddington, the granter binds himself to renounce the lands. Dated at
Garmiltoun, 31st August 1569. Witnesses, John Howme alias Wardane, William
Wilsoun, Martin Wilsoun, burgess of Hadingtoun, Robert Myltoun, and ^\'illiam
Thomsoun in Middle Garmiltoun. Signed, 'Georgius TowT lord off Inlytht.' [2556,
Box 66.
848. 7th September 1569.] Remission by King James the Sixth and the Regent
iSlurray, in favour of JoilN Brown of Land, remitting the treason of being in arms
214 CALENDAR OF [1569
against the king at the field of Langside, on 13th May 1568, with Archibald, Earl of
Argyll, and John [Maxwell], Lord Herries ; also the cruel murder of the late James
Ballany, of James r)oiiglas, ' tironis,' and of Alexander Purvcs, servant of Alexander
Hume of Manderstoun, at the same time, upon the said field. Given under the privy
seal at Stirling, 7th September 1569. [1164, Box 31.
849. 30th September 1569.] Notarial Instrument narrating that Margaret Lundie,
lady of Culluthie, in her widowhood, passed to that tenement lying in the city of St.
Andrews, on the south side of North Street of said city, between the tenements of
John Motto and James Alane respectively on the east, of the heirs of the late Alex-
ander Seres on the west, of Robert Braed on the sotith, and the public street on the
north, and there she resigned the said tenement, with yard, etc., in the hands of Thomas
Walwod, one of the bailies of the city, in favour of her son, Patrick K.umsay, his heirs
and assignees, who was thereupon infeft. At St. Andrews, 30th September 1569.
Witnesses, Sir Henry Balfour, vicar of Doloui', John Lundye, servant of Dame IMargaret
and Andrew Monipenny, one of the city officers. John Bonkil, common clerk of St.
Andrews, notary public. [2953, Box 78.
850. 27th February c. 1570.] Charter by Alexander Leslie of Petcapill, selling
and alienating to John Setoun of Auchinhuifi', the whole sunny part of the lands of
Ardybwk, occupied liy the said John, in the barony of Creychmond and shire of Aber-
deen : To be held in fee and heritage, according to the followng boundaries : ' Begyn-
nand at the mother myir at the west pairt of Ardebuk, descending down the myir to
the bvu-ne callit Brony, in sum pairt descending doune the burne eist to the cassay of
the Blakhowssis, and fra thyne passand sowth the merkat gaitt till ane gray stayiie
apoune tlie west pairt of Eiddellis croft, and fra thin passand sowth to the stayne dyk
apone the hill of Auchinhuiff, and frathyne descending west be the proppis, methis, and
merchis to the mother myir forsaid ' : To be held of the crown for the usual services.
At the city of Old Aberdeen, 27th February c. 1570 [year not filled in]. Witnesses,
Robert Leslie, the granter's son, James Pantoun of Tullimad, William Setoun in town
of Cottoun ('villa do Cottoun'), and others, with Messrs. Robert Raust and William
Setoun, notaries, the latter signing for the granter. [1734, Box 45.
851. 3rd May 1570.] Charter by Thomas Scott of Abbotshall, granting in feu-
farm to Mr. Leonard Leslie, rector of Aberlour, and the lawful heirs-male of his body,
whom failing, to his natural son, Walter Leslie, the lands of Moirclouch, extending
to the third part of the whole of said town, occupied by Adam Makkaane, lying in
Strathardill, in the barony of Middle Downy and sherift'dom of Perth. Yearly feu-duty
26s. 8d., and augmentation 6s. 8d. = 33s. 4d. yearly. At Abbotshall, 3rd May 1570.
John Scot, the granter's brothcr-german, and John Robison, notary public, with others,
witnesses. [1710, Box 44.
852. 8th May 1570.] Instrument of Sasine, in terms of the preceding writ, follow-
ing on a precept dated same date. Sasine given by George Leslie, as bailie, 8th May 1 570.
Witnesses, Andrew Spalding of Essentuly, William Drummond of Crullie, Alexander
Cwnestoun, Donald M 'Corny M'Callane, and others. John Robison, clerk of Dunblane
diocese, by apostolic authority notary. [429, Box 12.
853. 8th May 1570.] Another Instrument of Sasine following on and narrating
said precept, dated 3rd May 1570, by Thomas Scott of Abbotshall, in favour of Mr.
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LEONAitu Leslie and his natural son, Walter Leslie. Sasine given 8th May 1570.
Witnesses and notary as in previous writ. [8.3G, Box 24.
854. 20th May 1570.] Charter by Fynlay Donaldson, burgess of Inverness,
granting and alienating to GlLUERT DUFF, burgess of Inverness, and to his future spouse,
Madoe D0NALD.SON, the grantor's daughter, one rood of land on the west side of
Dimsdale Street, Inverness, bounded between the lands of Thomas M'Kye alias M'Wil-
liara Dow on north, and the lands of Thomas lieid on the south, extending from the
street on the east to the castle hill on west: To be held of the king in free burgage
for five pence yearly of burghal-farm, also for paying 2s. yearly to the heirs of Thomas
Gollan, burgess of Inverness. Sasine and charter combined, 20th May 1570. Sasine
given by Jasper Dempster, one of the bailies of Inverness. Witnesses, Jasper Cuming,
son and apparent heir of William Cuming, burgess of Inverness, John Cuming,
shoemaker, Finlay M'Murrycht, Farquhard Grasycht, James Bailly, James M'Barron,
co-olEcers, and Sir James Bucheart, rector of Alnes, notary public. [2000, Box 51.
855. 19th October 1570.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept (dated at
Edinburgh, 9th April 15G9) by Andrew Master of Errol, as superior, directed to John
Kinneir in Fudy, as bailie, for infefting Nicholas Hay of Fudy in the lands of
Cassingray, and also in the lands of Fudy- Wester, both in the shire of Fife, in terms
of a charter of feu-farm. Witnesses to precept, Alexander, Lord Saltoun, Alexander
Forbes of Petslego, Alexander Hay, burgess of Aberdeen, Walter and Kobert Arnot.
Sasine given at the principal mes.suage of Fudy-Wester, 19th October 1570. Witnesses,
David Rattray, burgess of Cupar, David Cuby, his servant, and John Orknay, servant
of John Kinneir. Thomas Mouse (?) of .St. Andrews diocese, notary. [2186, Box 55.
856. — November 1570.] Letter of Reversion by John Robesone, second son to
John Robesone in Prestonpans, in favour of his father and mother, John Robe.sone
and Elizap.eth Cuiue, his spouse, of an annualrent of ten merks secured over their
craig or saltpan at Prestonpans, between the saltpan of the late John Park on east,
the ' Milburne ' on west, the common way on south, and the sea on north, in the lordship
of Newbattle, constabulary of Haddington, and sheriflfdom of Edinburgh. At Edinburgh,
— November 1570. Witnesses, Thomas Broun and George Broun in Prestonpans, James
Loganc, notary, and his servitors, Alexander Lawson and John Young. Signed. Seal
attached, quarterly — first and fourth, a man's head and neck ; second and third, a
cross-crosslet. Legend: ' S. Johannis Roliertson.' [1577, Box 41.
857. 23rd January 1571.] Charter by Francis [Stewart], commcndator of Kelso,
and Mr. AVilliam Lumsden, rector of Cleisb, sacristan of Dunfermline, administrator of
Kelso, granting to Walter Ker of Cessfurd, knight, and Isouella Ker, his spouse,
their heirs-male, etc., the lands of Halidene, with manor, and Huntl^-wod, in the barony
of Bowdon and sheriffdom of Roxburgh : To be held in feu of the alJiey of Kelso for
£10 Scots of former rent, and 3s. 4d. of augmentation yearly, as feu-farm, which sum
of £10, 3s. 4d. the granters assign to the said Walter as the fee of his office of bailie
of the regality and barony of the monasterj^ to him and his heirs-male. Dated at
Kelso, 23rd January 1570-1. Signed by the administrator and by Adam Chatto, suli-
prior, James Ancrum, Thomas Burnet, Michael Chatto, and Thomas Symsone, members
of monastery. [935, Box 26.
858. 14th April 1571.] Instrument of Sasine naiTating the infeftment, in terms
216 CALENDAR OF [1571
of a precept dated 1.3th April 1571, by Sir James Cokhuiiie of Langton, addressed to
John Biikeles and John Cockburn in Chapel, for infefting James Cokburne of Schowslie,
as heir of his father, William Cokburne, in the lands of Schowslie, in the barony of
Langton, Berwickshire. [Cf. No. 348 s»^>;-(f.] Done on the land.s, 14th April 1571.
Witnesses, Synion Cockburne alias Capt;iiie, LaureTice Costerman and George Makdngal
in Langtoun, and Symon Browne in Schowslie. George Craig, clerk of St. Andrews
diocese, admitted by lords of council notary. [107, Box 3.
859. yth May 1571.] Procuratory of Resignation (very faint and scarcely legible)
by Elizabeth Stewart, sister, heir and successor of the late John Stewart, of the lands
of Newgrange, with consent of her spouse, John Balfour, brother-german of David
Balfour of Bello, for resigning in the hands of the commcndator of Arbroath [John
Hamilton 1] the lands of Newgrange, in the regality of Arbi-oath and shire of Forfar,
for new infeftment in favour of Alexander Whitlaw, who had paid the sum of 625
merks. Sealed and signed at Dundee, 8th May 1571. Witnesses, David Balfour of
Bello, Mr. John KoUand, advocate, Koliert Kollok (?) of Muirtoun, and others whose
names are illegible. Balfour's seal bears a chevron charged with an otter's head
[indistinct] on the apex, with a cinejuefoil in base. Legend : ' S. Johannis Balfovr.'
Elizabeth Stewart's seal bears the Stewart fess chccjuy with a buck's head in base.
Legend: 'S. Elisabet Stevart.' [1877, Box 48.
860. 18th May 1571.] Instrument narrating that Robert Mylnc in Inverbervy
resigned in the hands of William Lepar, one of the bailies of Inverbervy, in the county
of Kincardine, the lands called Ry Croft, in the liui'gh haugh, bounded by the sea-shore
on east, and by the lands of Andrew Aibuthnot in Fetcarllis, John Lepar in Kinghorn,
and the Laird of Halgreyiie, as described, in favour of the resigner's eldest son, John
Mylne, who was then duly infeft, 18th May 1571. Witnesses, Archibald Watsoun,
reader at Arbuthnot, James Symsone, reader at Inncrbervy, William Vast and Andrew
Goiff there. Rol)ert Neilson, of St. Andrews diocese, notary. [1073, Box 29.
861. 15th June 1571.] Charter by Thomas Scot of Abbotshall, granting to Mr.
Leonard Leslie, rector of Aberlour, commcndator of Cupar, and to Walter Leslie,
his natural son, the lands of Edyniiarnochty, in the barony of Middle Downy, in the
shire of Perth : To be held in feu-farm for £3 yearly. Dated and signed at Abbotshall,
15th June 1571. Witnesses, William Scot, the granter's son, John Scot, the granter's
brother, John Duncan, Arthure Mule, and John Robisoun, notary, who also attests the
deed. Signed, 'Thomas Scot.' [1076, Box 29.
862. 22nd June 1571.] Notarial Instrument proceeding on and narrating a precept
in the above charter. Sa.sine given, 22nd June 1571, by John Moncreiff in Casche, as
bailie. Witnesses, John Turnbull of Denhede, John Peric, portioner of Coubyr, Alex-
ander Cunesoun, Adam M'Kaane in Moircloch, and others. John Robisoun, clerk of
Dunblane diocese, notary public. [662, Box 20.
863. 15th September 1571.] Instrument of Sasine in favour of Mu. Leonard
Leslie, rector of Aberlour and commcndator of Cupar, in liferent, and of his natural
son, Walter Leslie, in fee, of the four-merk lands of Moircloch, and the two-merk
lands of Glengaynet, lying in Strathardell, in the lordship of Atholl by annexation, and
the shire of Perth, following on a precept (directed to George Caddell in Blair, and
George Leslie of Urquhill, as bailies), in a charter dated at 'Edzett,' 28th August 1571,
1572] THE LAING CHARTERS 217
by John [Stewai-t], Eai'l of Atholc, with consent of Margaret Fleming, his spouse, in
favour of the said Leonard Leslie and Walter Leslie, whom failing, to Leonard Leslie,
junior, whom failing, to Archibald Leslie, both natural sons of Mr. Leonard, whom
failing, to revert to the Earl of Athole, etc. "Witnesses to charter, John Leslie of Bau-
ijuhan, Andrew Blair of Ardblair, William Chalmer of Drumloquliy, Mr. Andrew Abir-
cromby, and John Robison, notary. Sa.sinc dated 15th September 1571. Witnesses,
Robert Caddell, Nigel Trowp, Arthur i\rnre, and others. John Robisone, of Dunkeld
diocese, notary. [565, Box IG.
864. 2.3rd October L57L] Charter by King James the Sixth confirming a charter
dated at the Castle of Borthwick, 9th December L'370, by William, Lord Borthwick,
conveying to his eldest .son, William Borthwick, and the lawful heirs of his body,
whom failing, to his second son, James Borthwick, etc., whom failing, to the lawful
heirs of the granter's own body, to be begotten ; whom failing, to William Borthwick,
son and heir of the late Sir John Borthwick of Ceneray, etc., whom failing, to Michael
Borthwick of Glengelt, etc., whom failing, to John Borthwick of Gordounshall, etc.,
whom failing, to John Borthwick of Cruxtown, etc., whom failing, to William Borth-
wick of Sowltry, etc., whom failing, to the lawful heirs-male whomsoever of the grauter,
all and singular the lands and barony of Borthwick, including the lands particularly
descriljed as contained therein. Reddendo, to the king and heirs one red rose, if asked.
Dated at Leith, 2.3rd October 1571. Printed in ]!egistrum Magni Sigilli, vol. iv. No.
1974. [198, Box 7.
865. 31st December 1571.] Letters of Licence by William Lummisdane, parson
of Cleische and administrator of the abbey of Kelso, granting permission to Thomas
Thomsoun, ' ypothecar,' burgess of Edinburgh, to alienate and dispone the lands of
Easter and AVester Duddingston, with half mill, etc., lying in the regality of Kelso
and sherifl'dom of Edinljurgh, to Mr. Alexander Thomsoun, his youngest son : To
be held of the abbot and convent of Kelso, as superior. Dated at Ardrie, 31st
December 1571. Witnesses, John Bonar and John Paige. Signed by the grantor
only. [180(i, Box 17.
866. 13th January 1572.] Notarial Instrument narrating that Thomas Thomson,
apothecary, burgess of Edinburgh, passed to his lands of Easter Duddingston and Wester
Duddingston, as al)Ove, and there, with his own hands, gave sasine to his beloved son,
Mr. Alexander Thomson, present and accepting ; reserving the liferent of the lands to
the grauter and Margaret Bertoun, his spouse. Done 13th January 1571-2. Witnesses,
John Sprott, one of the Serjeants of the burgh of Canongate, Alexander Lawson and
Nicolas Towmis, notaries. Notary to writ, James Logano of St. Andrews diocese,
[2770, Box 72.
867. 20th Jamuiry 1572.] Charter l>y Thomas Thomson, apothecary, burgess of
Edinburgh, granting to his son, Mr. Alexander Thomson, his heirs and a.ssignees, the
lands of Easter and Wester Duddingston, with the half of the mill of Wester Dudding-
ston, in the regality of Kelso and shire of Edinburgh : To be held of the alibot of Kelso
for 100 merks yearly feu-duty : reserving the franktenement to the grauter and Mar-
garet Barton, his spouse. Dated at Duddingstone, 20th Jamiary 1571-2. Witnesses,
.liihii Sprott, one of the Serjeants of the bmgh of Canongate, Alexander Lawsoun,
Nicholas Thowmis and James Logan, notaries public. Signed, 'Thomas thomson,
appoy w' my hand.' [2916, Box 77.
2e
2ia CALENDAR OF [1572
868. 30th January 1572.] Charter by Francis [Stewart], commendator of the
monastery of Kelso, with consent of Mr. William Lumsden, rector of Cleish, admini-
strator of the monastery, granting to Andrew Murray, son and apparent heir of
Andrew Murray of Arngosk, knight, the half lands of Wester Duddingston, shire of
Edinlnirgh, with mill, etc. [Cf. No. 396 supra.] Reddendo, twelve merks yearly at Mid-
summer (feast of St. John Baptist) and Martinmas, with other due services. Precept
of sasine directed to Robert Borthuik and Archibald Wauchope. Dated and signed
at St. Andrews, 30th January 1571-2. Witnesses, John An.strother of that Ilk, George
Clepaiie, vicar of Kellymure, Mr. Henry Schaw, pi'ebendary of the church of Abernethy,
Robert Clapane, Henry Balcanquell, and Alexander Muncreyffe. Signed by the com-
mendator, the administrator, and by Thomas S^'mson. Part of seal attached. [1199,
Box 32.
869. 19th February 1572.] Letters Patent by Queen Elizabeth, narrating that
her father. King Henry the Eighth, had in the thirty-third year of his reign [1541]
granted to Robert Gother various meadows : Dove meadow, Dunstall meadow, Mowle
meadow. Wide meadow, and others named, with various pasture closes as described, all
lying in Twickenham in county Middle.sscx ; and that the said lands were afterwards
granted to William Russell and Joan his wife ; and further, that in the eleventh year
of the Queen's own reign [1568], there was granted to Bernard Hampton, one of the
clerks of the privy council, the whole manor of Twickenham, part of the possessions of
Edward, late earl of Hertford. And now the Queen grants to Katrine Hamiton,
widow of the now deceased Bernard Hampton, the meadows, etc., before described : To
be held from Michaelmas 1583 for twenty-one years. Reddendo, the sum of £6, 13s.
English money; and also the whole manor of Twickenham, from 1590, for twenty-one
years. Reddendo, 40s. English yearly. Dated at Westminster, 19th February [1572].
[585, Box 17.
870. 3rd April 1572.] Listrument of Sasine following on a precept in a charter
(dated at , April 1572) by Hugh Crawfurd of Kilbirny, superior of the
lands, granting to David Crawfurd, son and apparent heir of Patrick Crawfurd of
Cartisburn, the 40s. lands of Cartisburn [cf. 742 sajim], mill, astrieted multures of the
twenty-merk land of Grenok, the pasture of two cows on the mains lands of Grenok, and
free ish and entry for pasturing animals on the moor of Grenok ; reserving the liferent
of the lands to the said Patrick Crawfurd and Joan Cuiuiingham his wife. Sasine given
l)y James Weir, bailie, 3rd April 1572. Witnesses, John Stewart, son of the late David
Stewart of Castelmilk, John Muntgumry, servant of the said Patrick Crawfurd, John
Henry in Cartisbui-n, and Walter Gray, of Glasgow diocese, by apostolic authority
notary public. Witnesses to charter, Da\id Barclay of Ladyland, Robert Ker of Kers-
land, Hugh Crawfurd of Kirkwod, and John Barclay of Guildiland. [3049, Box 80.
871. 10th June 1572.] Extract Retourof Inquest, taken in the city of St. Andrews
before Patrick Lermonth of Dairsy, knight, pi-ovost, James Lcrmonth, president, and
Mr. Alexander Sibbald, a bailie of St. Andrews, by Andrew Rouch in Ncwburn, Martin
Dischington there, William Dischington, George Lundy in Fawfield, John Dudingston,
younger, in mill of Murecamhouse, Walter Hereot in Lalethame, Alexander Smyth,
William Giftart, Andrew Lundy, David Scott, Robert Murray, Andrew Crastaris,
Andrew Mortoun, \Mlliam Geddy, and Thomas Balfour, citizens of St. Andrews, who,
on oath, declare that John Lundy of Stratharlie was lawful and nearest heir of his
grandmother, the late Jonet Melvill, daughter and heir of the late William Melvill of
1572] THE LAING CHARTERS 219
Cariiebee, 10th June 1572. Extracted from the burghal records of St. Andrews by
John Bonkil, notary public, clerk of court. [707, Box 21.
872. 2.5th June 1.572.] Lease by James Paterson, provost, John M'Gillwye, John
Robertson, John Cuthbeit, and Alexander Paterson, younger, bailies of the liurgh of
Inverness, and the Town Council of said burgh, granting to their ' nychbour ' Gilbert
Paterson [Imrgess 1] of Inverness, and to the heirs-male of his body lawfully begotten,
' ane haill auchtane pairt landis ' of the Brumehills, Mylnefield and Clay-pots, within the
burgh and sherifl'dom of Inverness, formerly possessed by Finla Paterson, and resigned
by him at a burgh court held on 21st June 1572, in favour of Gilbert Paterson and his
heirs-male of his body only, whom failing, the lands to revert to the granters : To be
held to Gilbert and his heirs-male during their lifetimes for a yearly rental of 1.3s. 4d. :
Providing always that the said Gilbert's heirs, at the time of their entry, be thought
qualified and sufficient to enjoy the lands and to pay double rental, and also the said
Gilbert, during his life, shall make continual residence for most part of the year mthin
said Ijurgh, under penalty of the lands lieing disponed to others. Dated at Inverness,
25th June 1572. [2440, Box 62.
873. ''• 1572.] Discharge by George Douglas, brother-german to William Douglas of
Lochleven, narrating that the deceased James [Stewart], eommendator of the priory of
St. Andrevrs and Pittenweem, had, on 25th April 1565, granted to the said George a
yearly pension of 500 merks Scots, of which £220 were to be paid from the lands of the
priory of Pittenweem, and the remainder (£113, 6s. 8d.) from the lands of the abbey of
St. Andrews ; but liecause Sir James Balfour of Pendreich, knight, now prior of Pitten-
weem, has paid to the granter certain sums in full contentment of the yearly rent due
from Pittenweem, and that for all Sir James' life, George Douglas duly discharges and
acquits the prior of all claims upon the lands during the prior's lifetime, reserving such
in case of the prior's decease. Signed, 'George Douglas,' and sealed with a small seal
bearing two mullets and the initials G. D. Date blank, evidently after the Regent
Murray's death. [608, Box 18.
874. 26th June 1572.] Charter by Jame.s Sandilands, first Lord Torphichen,
granting to James Polwarth of Cowstoun that piece of arable land and enclosed
meadow called the Kerse bog, with pertinents as described in No. 658 supra :
To be held to the said James Polwarth and his heirs-male, whom failing, to Walter
Polwarth, his brother, of Cathlaw, etc., whom failing, to Mr. Andrew Polwarth, also
his brother, etc., in feu-farm, for a yearly duty of 21s. 4d. Scots. At Aberdour,
26th June 1572. Witnesses, Alexander Sandilandis, Thomas Bayinie, baker, burgess of
Edinburgh, and others. [2217, Box 56.
875. 29th June 1572.] Charter by Francis [Stewart], eommendator of Kelso, with
consent of William Lumsden, rector of Cleische, administrator of Kelso, confirming the
charter, dated at Duddingston, 20th January 1571-2, No. 866 supra, by Thomas
Thomson, apothecary, burgess of Edinlnngh and hereditary fen-farmer of the lands,
granting to his son, Mr. Alexanher Tho.mson, the lands of E;jster and Wester Dud-
dingston, etc., as described. Confirmation dated and signed at Ardrie, 29th June 1572.
Signed, ' Francis, comendata'' of Kelso,' ' William, administrator of Kelso.' Witnesses,
John Bonar, servitor of granter, John Page and John Philp. [1628, Box 42.
876. 15th July 1572.] Instrument of S;isine narrating that Ailam Hepburn of
220 CALENDAR OF [1572
Smetoun, with his own hands gave sasine to his spouse, Elizareth Pukston, of the
half lands of Eastcraig, in the constabulary of Haddington and shire of Edinlturgh : To
be held to her in liferent, according to the terms of a contract made with George Preston,
brother of said Elizaljcth. Done at the chief mansion of Eastcraig, loth •'uly 1572.
^Vitncsses, John Young of HarperdcH, James Douglas of Hathrinden, George Toddrick,
burgess of Edinburgh, Patrick Douglas, Thomas Makmyllane, and Hector Borthuik.
Thomas Quhit, presbyter of St. Andrews diocese, by apostolic authority notary piiblic.
[152-1, Box 39.
877. 28th July 1572.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a charter
(dated at Al)crdour, 2Gth June 1572), by James, lord of Torphichcii, granting to Jai\ies
PoLWARTH of Cowstoun, and the heirs-male of his body, whom failing, to Walter
Polwarth of Cathlaw, etc., whom failing, to Mr. Andrew Polwarth, also his brother, etc.,
that piece of arable land, with meadow enclosed, called the Kerse bog, with the arable
lands surrounded with a wall and water ditches, with liberty of digging turf to repair
said wall, etc., in the barony and regality of Torphichen and shire of Linlithgow,
between the lands of Bogcottis and Broomparks on the east, and otherwise, as in No.
G58 sujmi, of date 10th July 1556. "Witnesses to charter, Alexander Sandelands,
Thomas Bynne, painter (' pictore ') in Edinlnirgh, ^Valtcr Mure, John Browne and Thomas
Movat, servitors of granter. Sasine given, on 28th July 1572, by John Brown, bailie.
Witnesses, Robert Archil)ald, serjeant of the barony, Thomas Kobesoun, younger, in
Windizett, John Gardner in Hilderstoun, and Thomas Movat, servitor of said bailie.
Notary, Nicholas Thowms, of St. Andrews diocese, ])y apostolic authority. [-309.3,
Box 81.
878. 28th November 1572.] Charter by Alexander Feme, portioner of Nig and
feu-farmer of the lands, with consent of his superior, Thomas Ros, commendator of the
monastery of Feme, granting to Donald Ros in Little Ranye, and the hcirs-niale of his
body, whom failing, to Mr. Thomas Ros, commendator of Feme, whom failing, to
Alexander Eos in Arecheis [sic], whom failing, to John Ross, in the canonry of Ross,
brother-german of the said Donald, Mr. Thomas, and Alexander, and the heirs-male of
their bodies i-espectively, the fourth part of the town and davoch of Meiklc Rany in
the abbacy of Feme and sherifidom of Inverness : To be held of the commendator of
Feme, and his successors, for yearly payment of eleven bolls, three pecks of victual,
16s. Scots money, one dozen of capons, two muttons, one boll oats, one sack of turfs,
one sack of straw, and thirty sacks of peats, and for augmentation of rental 15d. in the
monastery of Feme at the places used and wont if asked ; the money at usual terms,
the victuals at Candelmas, and the other dues at the wonted terms, in name of feu-farm;
and failing payment of any capon or mutton at the proper term, the grantees shall pay
for each unpaid mutton 4s., and for each unpaid capon 8d. ; also paying to the mill of
Feme the multures due and wont ; with duplicand of the feu-farm at the entry of each
heir, paying three suits of court at the monastery of Feme, rendering military service,
and with a proviso against alienating the lands. Precept of sasine directed to John Ros,
' armigero ' in the chanonry of Ross, as bailie. Dated at the monastery of Feme, 28th
November 1572. Signed by the granter. Witnesses, David Reid, sub-prior of Feme,
Alexander Feme, younger son of the granter and apparent heir of Pitcalzeane and the
portions of Nig, and Robert Lines, notary public. A docquet appended, signed by Thomas
[Ross], abbot of Feme, ratifies and approves the above charter, of the same date, 24th
November 1572. Witnesses, Alexander Ros 'Johannis, ' Alexander Ferae, younger,
William Couper, John Ros, esquire, and Robert Innes, notary. [2760, Box 71.
1573] THE LAING CHARTERS 221
879. 1 3th January 1573. J Instrument of Sasine narrating that Jasper Barclayc,
son of r)a\id Barclaye of Warrix, attorney of Gabriel Portarfeild, son of Mr. John
Portarfeild of that Ilk, in terms of letters of attorney from chancery, bearing in his hand
a charter with precept of sasinc (dated at Irwin, 7th January 1572-3), by Alexander,
Earl of Glencairn, passed and presented the same to the bailie named in precept,
William Marcheand, burgess of Killmawris, beseeching him to execute the precept;
which being received and read by the notary, the bailie passed successively: (1) to the
fivemcrk lands of Langmwre, (2) to the lands of Altoun, (3) to the two and a half merk
lands of Titwodc, and (1) and last, to the lands called Thridpart, lying in the barony of
Killmawri.s, liailiary of Cunningham, and sherifltlom of Ayr, of which he gave sasine to
the said attorney in name of the grantee, and that in special warrandice of the four-
merk lands of iMarkyiichc, fifteen-shilling lands of Fynnareis, and three-pound lands of
Bordlands, with mills of Mcwze and Aber, mill lands, etc., valued at £80 yearly farm,
in the said barony sold by the earl to Gabriel under reversion. Sasine given 13th
January 1572-3. Witnesses, John Or, })urgess of Kilmawris, Kobert Langmwre in
Langmwre, and Cuthbert Armour in Thridpart. Gavin Nasmyth, clerk, etc., as in No.
787 sup-a, notary public. [415, Box 12.
880. loth January 1573.] Charter by John M'William Dow iM'Millcgan, brother
of the late Thomas M'William M'Millegan, dweller in Inverness, selling and alienating
to Donald M'Aye M'KonART a piece of land lying upon the granary hill (' supra
montem horrci '), containing three ' cupillis,' lying between the lands of ^^'illiam Cuming,
burgess of Inverness, on north, the common way on south, extending to the said
William Cuming's lands, but fronting the highway towards said hill : To be held burgage
for payment, to the provost and Ixiilies or their treasurer, of twelve pence yearly. Dated
and sasine given (as in former Iiu'eruess writs) liy Jasper Dempster, one of the bailies
of Inverness, on 15th January 1572-3. Witnesses, William Cuthbert and John
Merscell, both burgesses of Inverness, Thomas Malynsoun, officer, and Jasper Cuming,
clerk of Moray diocese, admitted by the lords of council notary puljlic. Seals torn
away. [1359, Box 35.
881. 25th July 1573.] Tack or Lease by David [Erskine], commendator of Inche-
mahomo, with consent of the convent, granting to George Gr.viiame of Blairsesnoch,
his heirs, etc., for two terms of nineteen years each, the teindsheaves of the lands of
Garturs, Upper and Nether, Blairsesnoch, belonging to George in feu-farm, the teind-
sheaves of Ballemanoch, Easter Dullater, Nether Glenny, and others, in the parishes of
Port and Kilmadok in the shire of Perth, for a yearly rental of £6, 13s. 4d. At Stirling
Castle, 25th July 1573. Witnesses, James Kynros of Kippenros, David Howme, Robert
Kynros and John Kinros, brothers to .lames, William Graham, brother to said George,
Kobert Ramsay, younger, a!id others. Signed by the commendator and Iiy Kobert
Schortus, John Baxter, James Bradfut, and William Stirvling, members of convent.
[937, Box 26.
882. 2-lth October 1573.] Charter by Sir William Lauder of Haltoun, knight,
granting to his 'servitors,' Stephen Lai'dek, residing in Ratho, and Michael Lauder,
his son, the two crofts occupied by the said Stephen, in the town and territory of Ratho,
on the north side of the same between the croft now occupied 1)\' Alan Bordland on
west, the croft occupied by Thomas Burgane on east, the ' Myln-mcdo ' of Ratho on
north, and the common way on south, with two soums of pasture upon the commonty
of l\iitho with the usual turf castings ('faill et dovettis'), lying in the shcriii'dom of
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Edinburgh : To be held for 40s. hicots of annual feu-farm, with six capons, four loads of
coals, and leading peats and turfs to his place of Haltoun, as his other tenants do, with
carriage and la)'ing down on his said place, or elsewhere in the parish of Katho, ' twa
laidis of lyme,' where he and his heirs please, at their expense. Precept of sasine
directed to Alexander Lauder. Signed and sealed at Ivlinburgh, 24th October 157.3.
Witnesses, George Lauder, brother of granter, Thomas Harlaw, and James Harlaw,
notary. Seal attached, but wholly defaced. [246, Box 8.
883. 2Sth October 1.573.] Letter under the Privy Seal of King James the Sixth,
with consent of the Earl of Morton, Regent, addressed to Sir John Bellenden of Auch-
noul, knight, justice-clerk, the Abbey of Kelso and others, narrating that through the
decease of the late William [? Kcr], commcn<lator of Kelso, the abbacy, being vacant,
had been granted by t^ucen Maiy ' in commend ' to Fu.vNCis Stkwaut, but he being a
minor, the king appoints Sir John Bellenden as coadjutor and administrator to the said
Francis and abbey, until Francis attain the age of fourteen, ^\'ith full powers. Edin-
burgh, 28th October 1573. Seal attached, somewhat broken. [2179, Box 55.
884. 30th November 1573.] Listrument of Sasine following on a precept, dated
26th October 1573, directed to Walter Ogilvy and John Pigott, as bailies, by John
[Hamilton], abbot of Arbroath, in terms of a resignation liy Alexander Ogihy of
Cloway, for infefting TiiOiMA.s Ogilvy and Isobella FonisEs, his spouse, and their heirs,
in the sunny half, and the said Thomas also in the shady half, of Wester-Persy, as in
No. 3G1 sujmi, ef. also 723. Sasine given by .Tohn Pigott to the parties themselves
present and accepting on both halves of the lands, 30th November 1573. Witnesses,
Alexander Spalding in Kilhill, Thomas Bursj'e in Kyrmuir (?), David and Thomas
Alexander, and John Wobstar, tenants in Wester Pcrsye. William Schewane, of St.
Andrews diocese, by apostolic authority notary public. [1327, Box 35.
885. 'th December 1573.] Extract IJetour of Liquest, made in the Tolbooth of
the burgh of Haddington, })efore John Cokburne, sheriff-depute of Edinburgh, in the
constaltulary of Haddington, by William Quhippo of Housse, Adam Wauchop of Caik-
muir, George Halylnirtoun of Egliscarno, ^\'illiam Hepburn of Eist Craig, George
Hammiltoun in Prestoun, John Yule of Garmiltoun, Alexander Cokburne of Wodheid,
Robert Lawson of Humbie, Adam Nicolsoun in Halis, William Nicolsoun there, James
AVod there, James Aldinstoun of that Ilk, Patrick Syd.sarf of Rouchlaw, Thomas Wod
of Grange, and John Gulane in Eistbarnis, who being sworti, say that the late .James
Skirvein of Plewlandhill, father of William Skirvein, died last vest and seised as of
fee at the peace and faith of the king in the lands of Plewlandhill, lying in the barony
of Keith-Merschel in the sheriffdom of Edinburgh and constabulary of Haddington ;
that the said William is lawful and nearest of his father the said .James, and he is of
lawful age ; that the lands are now valued at £4 Scots yearly, and in time of peace were
valued at 40s. yearly, and that they arc held in chief of William, Earl of Marischall,
for ward and relief ; that the said lands are now in the hands of the said earl as
superior (except one husl)and-land with a half of all the buildings of the lordship
('dominii ') of the same), for the .space of four years and one month, by the decease of
the said .Tames Skirvein, who died in October 1569; and that the said husband-land,
etc., are in the hands of the superior since the death of .Margaret Wedderat, mother of
William, conjunct fiar of the lands, who died in April 1573, by the space of seven months,
V)y reason of non-entry. Inquest dated 7th December 1573. Extract made by Henry
Sinclare, notary public and depute director of chancery. [1373, Box 35.
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886. yth •Taimiiiy 1574.] Precept of L'hn-e Comtat l)y James, Eail uf Arran, with
consent of his father, James, Duke of Chatelheraiilt, etc., for infefting Kouert Living-
ston, as nearest and lawful heir of his father, the late Alexander Livingstone of West-
quarter, in the fourth part of the lands of Kedding, commonly called W'estquartcr, as
described of date 27th October 1559, No. 707 sufm, held of the granter in feu-farm.
Dated at the castle of Hamilton, 5th January 1573-4. Names of witnesses not given.
Signed, 'James Hamilton,' 'James Hamylton.' [2791, Box 72.
Note. — The last signature is interesting, being that of James, Earl of Arran, who
went mad, as is asserted, for the love of Queen Mary, and who at this time was under
tutory as a lunatic.
887. 1st March 1574.] Charter by John [Douglas], archbishop of St. Andrews,
in favour of John Sharp of Pitgober, the charter, of date .3rd June 1569, No. 843
mpra, granted to him by Archiljald, Earl of Argyll, of the lands of Pitgober, as fully
described in said writ. Confirmation dated at St. Andrews, 1st March 1573-4. Wit-
nesses, Mr. Robert Hamyltoun, minister of St. Andrews, Mr. Archibald Douglas, Mr.
John Steuinsoun, Blase Lawrie, and John Douglas. Signed, 'Joannes Sanctiandree
Archicpus.' [2934, Box 77.
888. 29th March 1574.] Discharge by William Douglas of Cavers, as overlord,
granting that he had received from John CR.\NSTurN of that Ilk, son and heir of the
late Sir William Cranstoun of that Ilk, knight, the sum of 100 merks Scots, composition
for two years' non-entries of the lands of Dennovme Mains, Little Eoulwood, and Foullars
lands, held ward of the granter ; and another 100 merks for the non-entries of the lands
of Dennovme, wherever they lie, Dennovme Dein, Baize Hag, and the lands of Stol)s, as
they lie in the lordship of I)ennovme [Denholm], barony of Cavers and shire of Rox-
burgh, for five years past. Dated and signed at Cavers, 29th March 1574. Witnesses,
Walter Scot of Branxholmc, knight, Roljert Eliot of Reidheuch, and William Scott of
Tweshelaw. Signed, 'William Dowglas of Caveris.' [369, Box 11.
889. 30th March 1574.] Notarial Instrument narrating that Alexander Uddart,
one of the bailies of Edinburgh, passed to the tenement of land of the late Alexander
Park, burgess of that Inirgh, lying on the north side of the High Street, lietween the
tenement of the late Adam Kyle and Thomas Thomson on the west, the tenement of
land of John Gilbert, goldsmith, and the heirs of the late Mariota Scott on the east ;
and there John Campbell, burgess of Glasgow [cf. Gth June 1563 ^upni], and Marion
Gayne, his spouse, by her procurator, resigned into the bailie's hands their land or great
mansion of the late Archibald, Earl of Argyll, built and waste, under and above, lying
within the said tenement, with the yard of the same, between the North Loch on the
north and the back-land of the said tenement on the south : whereupon the bailie gave
sasino of the said mansion, etc., to GiLRERT M'QuHYRRYCHT, burgess of Edinburgh, and
Janet Cornewell, his spouse, their heirs, etc. Done on the 30th March 1574. A\'it-
nesses, Mr. James Foulis, Mr. Alexander Logy, George Gourlay, Martin Hog, James
Forster, and John Smyth, Serjeants. Alexander Guthrie, townelerk, Edinlnu-gh, notary.
[29G9, Box 78.
890. 10th April 1574.] Charter by .loiui Jameson, vicar-pensioncr of the parish
church of Glencairn, with consent of the l)ishop, dean, and canons of the metropolitan
church of Glasgow, granting to Ml!. .J(jhn Dona.AS in Craigincwne, in feu-farm, the
glebe and vicarage lands of Glencairn, with the manse (' mansione '), etc., a reasonable
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portion being reserved for the tuinistcr of the gospel of Jesus Christ at said church, in
the parish of Glencairn and sheriffdom of Dumfries : To be held of the granter for a
yearly feu-duty of four merks Scots and forty pence augmentation yearly. Dated at
the place of I)rnnilain-ig, 10th April 1574. Witnesses, Cuthliert Greirson in liuigt,
John Greirson of Bargaltoun, Hector Douglas in Ardoch, and Sir John Tailzcour, notary
public. Signed by the granter, his seal and that of the chapter of Glasgow being now
wanting. ['2903, Box 7G.
891. IGth April 1.574.] Extract Charter by James [Paton], bishop of Duukcld,
granting to James Muldonyoiit in Easter Dulgus [Dalguise], in feu-farm heritably,
to him and Marie Nein-Gillespik, his spouse, the middle part of the lands of Estir
Dulgus, in the barony of Dunkeld and shire of Perth : To be held to them for life, and
to Donald Muldonycht, their son, his heirs, etc. Keddendo, 2()S. 8(1. Scots yearly,
and an augmentation of 4s. 8d. annually. Dated at Dunkeld, IGth April 1574. Wit-
nesses, James Bennett, David Beiniatt in Dunkeld, and Sir Duncan M'Nair ; the original
charter being signed Ijy the liisliop, and liy .Mr. John Bartanc, dean of Dunkeld, Duncan
M'Nair, treasurer, Gilbert Banei'man of Cragy, and Mr. James Lauder, prebendary of
Fardishawe. Extracted from the lieyister of the Cluqdcr by Duncan M'Nair, notary, who
also gave sasine on 12th July 1574, as inscribed on the back of the writ. [G93, Box 20.
892. 2Ist April 1574.] Instrument narrating that Mr. Leonard Leslie [as in No.
861 supra] resigned into the hands of Thomas Scot of Pitgorno, baron of the barony of
Middle Downy, the lands of Edinarnauchtic and a third part of the lands of Moirclach,
formerly occupied by Adam M'Kaiie, in Strathanlill, in the barony of Middle Downy
and shire of Perth, in favour of Walter Leslie, the resigner's natural son, whom
failing, to Leonard, younger, his brother ; reserving the franktenement or liferent of
the lands to the resigner and to Elizabeth or Bessie Kamsay, mother of the younger
Leonard. Done at Abbot.shall, 21st April 1574. Witnesses, Alexander Burrcll, burgess
of Kirkcaldy, Alexander and James Scot there, and John Davidsoun in Perth, co-notary.
John Robisone of Dunblane diocese, by apostolic authority notary. [1926, Box 49.
893. 21st April 1574.] Charter by Thomas Scott of Pitgorno, baron of the barony
of Middle Downy, granting to Walter Leslie, natural son of Mr. Leonard Leslie, as
in preceding writ, whom failing, to Leonard Leslie, younger, his brother, their heirs,
etc., the said lands of Edinarnauchtic and Moirclath ; To be held in feu-farm for a
yearly sum of £4, 13s. Scots. Dated at Abbotshall, 21st April 1574. "Witnesses,
Alexander Burrell, burgess in Kirkcaldy, Alexander Scot there, and others. John
Kobison, notary, attests the granter's signature. [663, Box 20.
894. 27th April 1574.] Instrument narrating that Thomas Myrtoun, son and
heir of the late Mr. Alexander Myrtoun, burgess of Craill, for fulfilling of a contract
between David Myrtoun of Eandelstoun, on the one part, and the granter and David
Orme of Pryour Lethome, on the other part, dated at St. Andrews, 25th March 1574,
resigned into the hands of the said David Myrtoun, ud rcmanciitiam, the lands of
Kandelstoun and Newtoun, in the sheriffdom of Fife, with the patronage of the chap-
lainries of St. Michael and St. Katharine in the collegiate church of Craill, with all
rights belonging to the said Thomas as lawful and nearest heir of the said Mr. Alex-
ander, by virtue of an infeftmcnt to the latter made by the late Alexander Myrtoun of
Kandelstoun, and also by virtue of an infeftment to Thomas himself made by David.
Done upon the lands, 27th April 1574. Witnesses, James Myrtoun, brother-german
1574] THE LAIN(} CHARTERS 225
of Diivid, Ninian Hammyltouii, John Lowok, burgesses of C'rail, and Alexander Myllar
alius Ramsay, dweller iti said burgh. John Ramsay, clerk of St. Andrews diocese,
notary public. Signed by the resigncr, ' Thomas Mortoun w' my hand.' [1543, Box 40.
895. iJSth April 1574.] Contract between James [Paton], bishop of Dunkeld,
franktencmenter of the middle third of I'cllclisk, and John Pautone, his son, heritable
fiar and feuar thereof, on one part, and iMit. John Button, franktenemcnter of the east
third of l)clleli.sk, and John Hutton, his son, heritable fiar thereof, on the other part, in
terms of whicli lioth parties, with consent and advice of John Paiitonc, officer of Muckart,
and Andrew Kirk in Pjlairhill, reader at Muckart, marched and divided the .said middle
third from the easter third of Bellelisk, beginning ' at the Blairhill burn at the plat
south cumand north ane dyk of the vest side of ane muir know and north the eist syde
of the moss called Drwnbarne out thiow ane lytill cornefald in Margaret Michellis land
and thairefter entering in and north throwche the how fawld quhill it cum to the kingis
gait as merches continovallie set in the erthe beris, and thairefter eist the syd of the
said kyiigis gait at ane merche stane set in on the north syd of the gait, and thaireftir
plat north the riggcn of the iiethir ((uhyt hill, north our the dyk thairof to ane greit
gray stane, and thaireftir north the vest syd of the said Mr. J bonis pott medow vp
throwch ane strip on the vest syd of the said Mr. Jhonis mwkit land to the end of ane
dyk on the vest syde off Mr. Jhonis varile and wp the said dyk to the finall end thairoff,
and fra the said end thairof liniallic vp the face of the hill to ane lang veit welheid
onder the craigis, and fra the veil heid north to the Croik hoill, and fra that eist to ane
gang off greit stanis and thaireftii' direct oure north to the standand stane on the bak syd
otl' the hill oft' Schemobc [Seamal)], and fra the said stane downe throucli the schothouis
direct north to the buriie oft' Awchlanisky ; in the quhilk diuisioune and pertesing the
said reuereiid fathir and his sone grantit thame to haffe ressauit sufficient land and
evenschepe for thair thrid of the land of the Cottarey of the Schank and sowmcs gres
thairof the quhilk land met of to thamc at this present sail remane heretable vith thame
thair aris and assiguais ' ; while, on the other hand, the third part of the said ' Cottarey,'
etc., l^elonging to ]\Ir. John Hutton and his son shall remain with them — both parties
being content and binding themselves to keep the marches laid down, ' prouyding this
be nocht preiudiciall to the said reuerend fatheris nor his aris moss in the laich, and
gait that he aucht to hafte to and fra the same, and siklyk be nocht preiudicialle to the
said Mr. Jhone nor his aris in vsiiig thair mos in the hj-11 and to ane gait to cum and
gang to and fra the same.' Signed by both parties on the ground of Bellelisk, 28th
April 1574, before the said John Patoun, officer of Mwkart, Andrew Kirk, and Robert
Bowr. [2424, Box 62.
896. 28th April 1574.] Instrument narrating that Thomas Lyn of Pitmedy gave,
with liis own hands, sasine to Ad.vm Blakwod, burgess of Perth, of an annualrent of
six liolls of victual — one half barley and the other half oats, to be uplifted from the
lands and barony of Pitmedy, in the sherift'dom of Perth. Sasine given by delivery of
a portion of barley meal to the grantee accepting, on 28th xVpril 1574. Witnesses,
George Lyn, brothcr-german of Thomas, Peter Cocherane in Inchyray, and Robert
Blakwod, servant of grantee. James Drunnuond, of St. Andrews diocese, by apostolic
authority notary, and under sherift-clerk of Perth. [2627, Box 67.
897. 3rd May 1574.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept, in terms of
the charter, dated at Abbotshall, 21st April 1574, No. 893 supra, by Thomas Scott of
Pitgorno, to Walter Le.slie, natural son of Mr. Leonard Leslie, whom failing, to his
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brother Leon.anl Leslie, younger, the lands of Edinarnauchtie. Sasinc given, 3rd May
1571, by George Gordoun, bailie, to Alexander Stewart, acting for grantee. Witnesses,
John M 'Comas Roy in Edinmarnachtie, John M'Kay there, Alexander Koy Donaldson
there, and John Kobison, notary. [2222, Box 56.
898. 3Ist May 1574.] Notarial Instrument narrating that, in terms of letters of
procuratory, dated at Falkirk, 2Gth April 1574, Alexander Crawfurd, son of and pro-
curator for John Crawfurd in Grange of Bothkcnnar, and Elizabeth Livingstone, hi.s
spouse, resigned into the hands of Mark Ker, commendator of Newbotlc, the five-mcrk
land of Gartmillan, with the common moor of Rydingmure, as of date 23rd June 1559,
No. G99 stijmi, for new infeftment to John Livingstone of Abercorn and Elizadetii
Carmichael, his spouse. Done in Ediiibtn-gh, in the merchant l)ooth of Roliert Kcr,
senior, burgess of Edinliurgh, 31st May 1574, in presence of Thomas Hamilton of
Priestfield and Mark Ker, son of the commendator. Notary, John Foul is of St.
Andrews diocese. [2G79, Box 69.
899. 1st June 1574.] Charter following on the above resignation, by Mark [Kcr],
commendator of Newbottill, granting the lands of Gartmillan and others, as in preceding
writ, to John Livingstone of Abercorn and Elizabeth Carmichael, his spouse, in
feu-farm for a yearly feu-duty of five merks 6s. 8d., and other dues, as of date 23rd
June 1559, No. 699 siqmi ; the pleas of court to be held at Kipi)ischapcl for the barony
of Monkland. Charter dated at Newbottill, 1st June 1574. Signed liy the com-
mendator and by four monks, George Symsoun, George Turnljull, Adam Scott, and
George Richardson. [2680, Box 69.
900. 2nd June 1574.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept of dure coiistut,
dated at Edinburgh, 20th May 1574, by Robert Lawder of Bass, for infefting Sir
James Home, now of Cowdenknowes, as heir of his father, the late Sir John Home of
Cowdenknowes, in the lands of Wester Mersington, in the shire of Berwick : Held
blench of the granter, as superior. [Cf. No. 588 s^ijrra.] Sasine given 2nd June 1574.
Witnesses, Edward Trottar, in Swintoun niyln, John Twcdop in Mersingtoun, Alexander
Young, James Jamesoun there, and James Faterson. John Cramonth, A.M., of Gla.sgow
diocese, notary public. [1969, Box 50.
901. 24th July 1574.] Charter by Mr. John Pitcairn of Forthir-Ramsay, granting
and alienating to John Arnot in Chaipijll catell [Chapel Kettle], his heirs and assignees,
an annualrent of £24 Scots from the granter's lands of Freuchiemill, mill lands, etc., in
the sheriffdom of Fife : To be held blench of the granter. Dated at Forthir-Ramsay,
24th July 1574. Witnesses, Andrew Cokburne, William Balye, and Sir David Donald-
son, notary puljlic. Signed, ' Mastir Jhou Pitcai'ne off llbrthir vith may hand.' On
the back of the writ is a notarial instrument by which John Arnot acknowledges receipt
from Mr. John Pitcairn of the sum of 400 merks redemption-money for the said lands,
and resigns them in Pitcairn's favour. Done in the hall of Forthir-Ramsay, 25th May
1577. Witnesses, John Mathie in Downficld, Patrick Pitcairn, son of John Pitcairn in
Dron, Thomas Arnot in Ramorgnymill, and William Bekartoun, servant of Mr. John
Pitcairn. David Donaldsone, of St. Andrews diocese, by apostolic authority notary
public. [2455, Box 63.
902. 6th September 1574.] Charter by Jheromius Lepar, son and heir of the
late James Lepar, burgess of Innerljcrvie, abiding at the market cross of the same, in
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fulfilment of a contract, dated at the parish church of Arljuthnott, 2kh March 1573-4,
selling to Alexander Choipe, Inirgess of the same burgh, certain houses, etc., lying
in Merchant Street ('via marchantiarum '), on the north side thereof, particularly
bounded and described, llobert Barclay and John Rait, senior, being adjoining pro-
prietors, within the territory of said burgh and sheritidom of Kincardin : To be held
of the king in free burgage. Kcddendo, the usual services. Dated at Inverbervie, 6th
September 1574, the granter's hand being led by Robert Myln, notary. Witnesses,
John Rait, senior, James Lyndesay, John Stwitt, George Rait, officer, and the said
notary. [448, Box 13.
903. IGth October 1574.] Letters of Procuratory by the provost, bailies, and
community of the burgh of Inverness, appointing "William Cuthbert, provost of
Invei'iiess, to appear for them before the lords commissioners of the burghs of the
kingdom of Scotland, congregated in Stirling, on 23rd October instant, there to treat
of and agree upon all matters affecting the weal of the kingdom and the liberties of the
burghs. Dated at Inverness, 16th October, and produced at Stirling on 25th October
1574. Not signed, and seal now wanting. [1481, Box 38.
904. 24th December 1574.] Charter by Adam [Erskine], perpetual commendator
of the monastery of Cambuskenneth, with consent of the convent, granting in feu-farm
to EuFAMiA Abercrombye, spouse of David Balfour, senior, of Powis, for her lifetime,
that part of the lands of Powis called the Netherfield, with the Porteiland and hill,
extending to a third part of the whole lands of Powis, now occupied by Elizabeth
Kynros, relict of the late Christopher Burne ; also that other part of the said lands of
Powis, extending to a half of the Over Third of the same, occupied by John Lowrye ;
also another part of the said lands, now occupied by John Ewene in Craigend ; and also
granting heritably to David Balfour, younger, son and apparent heir of the said elder
David, and to the heirs-male of his body lawfully begotten and to be Ijcgotten ; whom
failing, to Mr. Richard Balfour, Henry Balfoiir, Mr. James Balfoui-, Henry Balfour,
John Balfour, and Henry Balfour, respectively second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth, and
seventh brothers of the said younger David, and to their heirs-male successively, whom
failing, to the heirs-male of the elder David, the whole lands of Powis, with meadow,
in the barony of Camljuskcnncth and shire of Clackmannan ; reserving the elder David's
liferent right in the land.s : To ho held in feu-farm and heritage for the reddendo used
and wont, etc. Precept of sasine directed to John Abercrombie of Throske, as bailie.
Dated at Stirling and signed by the commendator and by James Makbrange, Thomas
Wordie, James Dalraahoy, David Hegy, and I)avid Nicoll, members of the convent,
24th December 1574. William Menteith of Rednoch, Alexander Muir, apparent of
Skaythmuir, Mr. James Pont, commissary of Dunblane, Andrew Aittoun, and John
Osuald, notary public, witnesses. Seal of monastery attached, somewhat defaced.
[609, Box 18.
905. 24th December 1574.] Duplicate of the above charter by Adam [Erskine],
commendator of Cambuskenneth. Dated at Stirling, 24th December 1574. Same wit-
nesses as above. Signed by the commendator and liy Thomas M'l)rek, sub-prior, James
Dalmahoy, James Makbrainge, David Nicoll, and Thomas Worde, members of convent.
Seal attiiched, not in good condition. [1521, Box 39.
906. 24th December 1574.] Instrument of Sasine following on precept in the
preceding charters. Sasine given, 24th December 1574, by John Abercromby of Throsk,
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as bailie. Witnesses, Andrew Aittoun, brother-german of John Aittoun of Dwnmvir,
Robert Smyth, John Ewene, Patrick Lowrie, and William Makee. James Oswald, of
St. Andrews diocese, by apostolic authority notary. [2986, Box 78.
907. 28th December 1574.] Charter by John M'William Dwe, elder, brother-
german and heir of the late Thomas Mak William Dwe, dweller in Inverness, alienating
to Donald Makay M'roeekt, his heirs, etc., a burgage land in the burgh of Inverness
on the west side of Dimsdale .Street, bounded between the lands of Gilbert Duf, burgess
of said burgh, on south, and those of Donald M'Chandwe [on north ?], the street on east,
and castle hill on west : To be held of the king and his successors for 5d. yearly and
2s. yearly to the heirs of the late Thomas GoUan, burgess. Charter and sasine com-
bined, 28th December 1574, Sasine given by Alexander Paterson, one of the bailies of
the burgh. 'Witnesses, William Cuthbert, provost, Gilbert GoUan, burgess, John
M'Lean, M'Person of Keyne, John Kobertson alias Wrycht, in Inverness, and James
Batty, officer. William Cuming, of Moray diocese, notary. [2188, Box 55.
908. 3rd February 1575.] Instrument narrating that in terms of charter No. 909
infra, to be granted, Kobert Haswell of Murefield with his own hands gave sasine to
Nicolas Cuke of the annualrent described in charter cited. Done 3rd February 1574-5.
Same witnesses as in charter. [1111, Box 30.
909. 14th February 1575.] Charter by liobert Haswell of Murefield, with consent
of Katherine Craufurd, his spouse, alienating to Nicolas Cuke, re.siding in Langnudrie,
a £10 annualrent from his lands of Murefield in the l)aroMy of Dirleton, etc., as formerly
described: To be held blench. Dated at Langnudry, 14th February 1574-5. Witnesses,
George Fraser and James Steill in Longnudry, John Harkes in Gidane, and David
Smith in Dirltoun. David Kilgour, notary public, signs for granters. [1112, Box 30.
910. 1575.] Charter by John [Douglas], archbishop of St. Andrews, as
superior, confirming a charter (dated at Cuthlie, 22nd November 1564) by Andrew
Eliot, burgess of the burgh of Dundee, alienating to John Criciiton of Ruthvens, his
heirs, etc., his half-land of Cuthlie, occupied by John Allan, lying in the barony of
Rescobie, regality of St. Andrews and shire of Forfar : To be held from the granter of
the archbishop of St. Andrews and his successors for a feu-duty of nine shillings yearly
and three suits of court. With clause of warrandice, etc., and reserving to David
Litiljohn and his heirs their right over two acres of said lands with house and garden.
Witnesses, Abraham Crichton in Ballindoch, James Finlasoun, burgess of Dundee,
James Crichton, Andrew Crichton in Newton, and Sir William Pettillok, notary.
Confirmed at , 1573 [sk, 1 1575]. Unsigned and testing clau.sc
incomplete. [3245, Box 85.
911. 26th February 1575.] Notarial Instrument narrating that [Robert] Swynton,
one of the bailies for the time of the burgh of Innerkething, passed to a small particate
or rood of land lying in the 'Soithe vatar, lie dam,' between the land belonging to the
altar of St. Laurence the Martyr situated in the parish church of said burgh on the
south, the lands belonging to the heirs of the late James Echling of Pittadro on the
north, from the king's highway in a line ('in acic ') as far as to the [water or lade] of
the mill on the other parts, and there Jonet Brovne, .spouse of Robert Strageth,
resigned the said land in favour of Elizabeth Bkovne, her sister, and the heirs of
her body : which resignation the said Ijailie accepted and gave sasine accordingly.
1575] THE LAING CHARTERS 229
26th February 1574-5. Witnesses, Thomas Michell, Michael Henderson and James
Kynglesse, 'cliente.' Notary, James Chalmer, presl)yter of St. Andrews diocese.
[2.378, Bo.x 61.
912. t- 1575.J Letters by Mr. Robert Richard.soii, commendator of St. Mary
Isle (Trail), appointing Thomas Toscheauch, as procurator, in his name to resign his
lands of Easter and Wester Gelletts, Mastertoun, Rescoby, etc., in the parish, etc., of
Dunfermline, the lands of Overgrange, of Kinghorn Wester, and others, in Newburn
parish, into the hands of Robert [Pitcairn], commendator of Dunfermline, the .superior.
Signed. Date blank [157-]. [2106, Bo.x 53.
913. 2yth March 1575.] Charter by King James the Sixth, with consent of James,
Earl of Morton, regent, in fav^our of John Kennedy of lilairquhaii, granting to him
the lands and barony of Twynane, with castle, etc., in the stewartry of Kircudbright;
the lands and barony of Myrtoun, with tower, etc., in the sheriffdom of Wigtoun ; the
lands of Ijlairquhan, Dallulathane, Barskul), Trownaw, Dalquhowane, Sklyntauche,
Auchlosk and Drummulyn, Carnequhyn, Lagangill, Knokbrex, Blairinakeris, Reddel-
stoun, Ballauthwetis, Lochliraneholm and Coriglure, Schankstoun, Loimochtyne, Kil-
grany, Aucharne and Kcnlfyne, Knokgarnocht and Auchiugondnocht, Knokbreks and
Craigfyn, with the office of coroner of the earldom of Carrick, all in the county of Ayr,
belonging to and resigned Ijy John Kennedy, also a two and a half merk land called
Reddelstoun belonging to and resigned by Hector Fergushill in Croceraguel ; and
erecting the whole into one barony, to be called the barony uf Blairquhan : To be held
to John Keimedy and the heirs-male of his body, whom failing, to Margaret Kennedy,
his eldest lawful daughter, and her heirs whomsoever, for the usual services. Given
under the Great Seal at Holyrood House, 27th March 1575. See Begistnim Mayni
Sinilli, vol. iv. No. 2403. [2136, Box 5-1.
914. 13th April 1575.] Instrument of Sasine following on the precept of claie
constat, dated at Hamilton, 5th January 1573-4, No. 886 supra, by James, Earl of Arran,
and James, Duke of Chatelherault, for infefting Robert Livingston, there designed,
in the lands of Redding or Westquarter. Sasine given 13th April 1575. Witnesses,
John Hart, William Hart, his son, Andrew Hart, and others. David Johnesoun, of
St. Andrcw.s diocese, by apostolic authority notary. [1918, Box 49.
915. 19th April 1575.] Letter of Reversion by Michael Bonkyll, minister and
vicar of Innerwik, to William Forrest in Gulane for redemption of an annualrent of
£6 Scots secured over three acres of arable land, with mansion, lying in Lucasland
between the lands of the late John Fouller on the east and of Bartill Smeberd on the
west, in the town of Gulane, etc. [cf. No. 620 siqmi], binding himself on payment of £30
to resign one half of the annualrent, and on payment of another £30 (£60 in all) to
resign the other half. Dated at Innerwik, 19th April 1575. Signed, 'Michael Bonkle
vicar of Innervyck w' my hand.' [3060, Box 80.
916. '-ilst April 1575.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that John Smollet of
Kirktoun, attorney of William, Earl of Glencairn, passed to the presence of Cuthbert
Symeplc of Auchinbothie, sheritt'-deputc of Renfrew, and presentetl to him a precept
from the royal chancery, dated 30th March 1575, for infefting William, E.vkl of
Glencairn, as heir of his father Alexander, Earl of Glencairn, in the lands, place, and
fortalico uf r)uclicll, l.and.s of Nether Main.-; of Dnwchell, lands of Mylton, with mill,
230 CALENDAR OF [1575
lands of Iluttaiirig and lands of (Jorniitli, with tenants, tenandrics, and services of free
tenants, etc., extending to an £8 land of old extent lying in the barony of Dowchell in
the bailiary of Eenfrew, excepting five bolls, one peck, one lirlot and one-third of a
firlot of oatmeal from the said mill of Donchell, because John IJetoun (jf Capildra stands
infeft in the 40s. lands of Over Mains of Douchcll with five l)olls, one peck and one and
one-third firlot of oatmeal from said mill held immediately of the king : the bailie being
reqnircd to take security for two pounds of pcj)per and two pounds of cucumber for
duplication of blench-farm. After the reading of which precept and interpretation
thereof by the notary to the bystanders the sheriff-depute passed to the lands and mill
and gave sasine thereof, on 21st April 1575, to the said attorney in name of the Earl of
Glencairn. Witnesses, James Flemj-ng in Kilmacolme, George Birkmyre, John Tinklar
in Nether Mains, David Lyle in Myltoun, John Hcndrie there, John Young in Denncs-
tonn, John Tynklar, junior, John Hattanrig in Hattanrig, William Greill' in Gorruith,
Archibald Parker there, Alexander Corruich there, and James Andro, notary. John
Maxwell, clerk of Glasgow diocese, clerk of the sheriff-court of Renfrew, notary pidjlic.
[1339, Box 35.
917. 25th April 1575.] Redemption in the form of an instrument narrating that
Alexander Yule and James Yule in Drem, his brother-german, sons of the late John
Yule in Drem, acknowledged receipt of £G0 paid l»y George Home, brother-german to
David Home of the Law, on behalf of John Litill, .son and heir of the late Rolicrt Litill
of Gulane, in return for which they release and resign three acres of land in Lucasland,
mortgaged for the above sum, the acres Ijeing boinided by the lands of the laird of
Saltcotts on east, of RoV)ert Littill, formerly of Edward Wilson, on east, lordship of
Dirleton on north, and lands of Henry Congilton on south, in barony of Dirleton, etc.
Edinburgh, 25th April 1575. Witnesses, Gilbert Gray, provost of the collegiate church
of Foulis, Andrew Busbye, his servitor, Richanl Cas, John Craik, and Peter Hewatt,
notary to the instrument. [837, Box 24.
918. 20th May 1575.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept l)y King
James the Sixth (in tei'ms of charter of same date, 27th March 1575, No. 913 siqnv)
granting to JoiiN Kennedy of Blainjuhan the lands and ))arony of Blairquhan. Sasine
given by Alexander Reid to \Villiam Fergusson in Auchinsoule, acting for grantee, on
20th May 1575. Witnesses, John Kennedy of Pinquhiri'e, John Maccpieen, minister of
Stratoun, Nigel Murdoch and John Miller, servants of grantee. Notary, Robert
Campbell, of Glasgow diocese. [3000, Box 79.
919. 29th May 1575.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that in terms of a precept
of dare ciniMaf, dated 29th May 1575, directed to Henry Congilton, George Robertson,
and John Craik in Gulcn, by Mr. John Douglas, chaplain of the chaplainry of the rood
altar in the church of St. Nicolas at Dalkeith, founded by Mr. Alexander Giffard, rector
of Newlands, the said John Craik, as bailie, past to the lands and infeft John Litill,
as son and heir of the deceased Roljert Litill in Gulane, in a tenement of land in the
town of Gulane on the south of the street thereof, as described in No. 610 aiipra,
with the four acres limited and assigned to said tenement, all in the barony of Dirltoun,
constabulary of Haddington, etc. ; To be holden feu-farm for 28s. 8d. Scots yearly.
Done on the 29th May 1575. Witnesses, Henry Congiltoun, John Craik, younger, in
Gulen, John Thomsone in Dirltoun, William Ker, son of Andrew Ker of Faldounsyde,
James Lugtoun, and George Robertson in Edinburgh. John Cramonth, of Glasgow
diocese, by royal authority notary public. [239, Box 8.
1575] THE LAIN G CHARTERS 231
920. 29th May 1575.] Charter by the said Mr. John Douglas, Dalkeith, with
consent of James, Earl of Morton, as patron, narrating and confirming a charter (dated
<at Gulen, 29th May 1575) by the above-named John Litill, alienating to George Home
of Lawis, his heirs and assignees, the tenement in Gulane and lands descril)ed in
No. 610 siqmi : To be held of the said chaplain and his successors in feu-farm paying to
them 28s. 8d. Scots yearly, and also paying to Lord St. John, preceptor of Torphichen,
and his successors 9d. yearly. Confirmation dated 29th May 1575. Signed, 'Mr.
Johmie Douglas psoun of Kyrkbryde.' Witnesses to hoih writs, Henry Congletoun,
John Thomsoun in Dirltoun, John Craik in Gulane, George Robertsoun, and Mr. John
Cramonth, notary public. [3059, Bo.v 80.
921. 29th May 1575.] Instrument of Sasine following on the preceding charter,
and a precept of sasine, dated 29th May 1575, by John Littill, son and heir of the
late Robert Littill in Gulane, granting to George Home of Lawis the tenement of land
in Gulane and four acres of Lucasland as in No. GIO siqim. Sasine given 29th May
1575. Witnesses, William Forous, .James Mortoun, Thomas Swan, Bainald Holly,
John Craik, younger, in Gulen, George Robertson residing in Edinburgh, George Masouii,
and Andrew Cochrhane. .John Cramonth, notary. [1579, Bo.x 41.
922. 30th May 1575.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that William Forous in
Gulane passed to his lands called Lucaslands in the barony of Dirleton, etc., and person-
ally gave sasine to George Home of Laws of an annualrent of ten merks yearly from
the lands of Lucaslands. Done 30th May 1575. Witnesses, John Craik, elder, .John
Craik, his son, William Muirheid, junior, Barnald Holly, residents in Gulen, George
Robertson in Edinburgh, and Henry Robertson in Coldingham. Notary, John Cramonth.
[287G, Box 75.
923. 30th May 1575.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a charter
(dated at Gulane, 29th May 1575) by George Home of Laws granting to John Robert-
son, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh, four acres of the lands of Lucaslands lying ' rinrig '
with the said lands in the barony of Dirleton, etc. Sasine given, 30th May 1575, Ijy
John Craik, bailie, to George Robertson on behalf of grantee. Witnesses, John Littill
in Gulen, with those named in preceding writ. Same notary. [2877, Box 75.
924. 5th August 1575. J Charter by Hugh, Master of Eglinton, fiar of the
superiority, etc., with consent of his father Hugh, Earl of Eglinton, granting, on the
resignation of Adam Montgomerie of Braidstane, to Hugh Montgomerie, his son and
apparent heir, the tw^elve-merk lands of Braidstane, with mill, etc., in the parish of
Beith, Ijailiary of Kyle Stewart, and shire of Ayr. Keddciulo, three pleas yearly at the
granter's court, held at his messuage of Grey hill in the lordship of Giti'en, with ward
and relief. AVith precept of sasine directed to John Mechell, son of James Mechell in
Dykes. At Irvine, 5th August 1575. Signed by Lord Eglinton and his son. Witnesses,
the commendator of Coldingham [John Mailland], William Barclay, fiar of Peirstoun,
Andrew Nevin of Monkridding, John Mur, notary public, and Mr. Alexander Baillic,
servitor of the earl. [21312, Box 54.
925. 19tli Septcmlier 1575.] Tack or Lease by Mr. Robert Pitcaini [commendator
of Dunfermline and] arehdean of St. Andrews, with consent of Patrick [Adamson] arch-
bishop of St. Andrews and his chapter, in favour of his brother Mr. John Pitcairn of
that Ilk, of the tcindsheaves of Kincapill, of Newtown of Nyde, and of Nydie, wnth the
232 CALENDAR OF [1575
farms or rents of the lands of W'ylkestouii, all in the regality of St. Andrews and
sheriffdom of Fife, for a term of nineteen years immediately following the feast of
Lambcs 1583, at a yearly rental of £74, the first payment to he made at Candlemes
1583 [1584]. At Dunfermline, 19th September 1575. Witne.sses, Thomas Toscheauch,
the grantor's chamberlain, Hew Murray, David Pitcarne, and David Kingorne, notary
public. Signed, 'R. Dunfcrmling. Patrik bisehop of Sanctandross.' [1301, Box 34.
926. 25th September 1575.] Procuratory hy Mr. David M'Gill, advocate, with
consent of Elizabeth Forester, his spou.se, appointing Thomas Home their procurator
for resigning into the hands of Elizabeth Hoppringill, prioress of Coldstream, the
granter's lands of Quhitchester in the shire of Berwick for new infeftment in favour of
David Home of Fishheweik, la\vful son of the late John Home of Blakater, and his
future spouse, Margaret Duxdas, lawful daughter of Archibald Dundas of Fingask.
Dated and signed at Edinburgh, 25th September 1575. Witnesses, Robert Home of
Reidheuch, Robert Cathcart, the grantor's servitor, Umphra Lennox, and Andrew
Moresoun. Gilbert Thorntoun, notary, signs for Elizabeth Forester. Seals defaced.
[257, Box 8.
927. Gth November 1575.] Assignation by Mr. David Macgill, advocate, having
right in terms of a letter of pension for life, dated 9th December 1558, No. 693 siqn-a,
from Robert [Stewart], commendator of Holyrood, to the tcindsheaves of Gorgie and
Gorgie mill as described, assigning and transferring the said teinds, etc., with his liferent
right, to Thomas Otterdurx of Reidhall. Edinburgh, Gth November 1575. Witnesses,
John Fynlasoun of Killeyth, William Young in Reidhewis, John Henry son, writer,
notary public, Mungo Naper, burgess of Edinburgh, and Rol)ert Cathcart, the granter's
servitor. Signed, 'M Dauid Makgyll.' Fragment of seal remaining. [1879, Box 48.
928. Gth November 1575.] Letters of Assignation liy the said Mr. David Macgill
having a lease from Robert, commendator of Holyrood House, of the tcindsheaves of
Gorgie and Gorgie mill, in the sheriffdom of Edinburgh, for nineteen years from
25th Septemljer 1568, at a yearly rent of four bolls bear, four bolls wheat, and a chalder
of oats from the lands, and foiu' bolls bear from the mill, with 20s. of silver rent ; assigning
to Thomas Otterburn of Reidhall all his right to the said tcindsheaves for the years
of the lease yet to run from present crop 1575. Dated at Edinburgh, 6th November
1575. Same witnesses as in preceding writ. Signed, 'M. Dauid Makgyll.' Seal
attached, but much broken. [2487, Box 64.
929. 14th November 1575.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept of clare
consfat, dated 8th August 1574, by John [Hamilton], commendator of Arbroath, directed
to his chamljerlain, Arthur Granger, David Duncan, and James Hamilton, as bailies, for
itifefting JAME.S Annand, as nearest and lawful heir of his deceased brother Thomas
Annand of Kynquheries, in the lands of Easter-Persy and Mur-Persy in the lordship of
Kingoldrum as in No. 360 siq/m. Precept signed hy commendator, Nicolas Purwes,
Alexander Gyb, Thomas Lyndesay, Umphra Thomson, John Logie, Thomas Scot, Richard
Craik, and Nicolas Howisoun. Sasine given by David Duncan, 14th November 1575.
Witnesses, John Lyon, younger, of Haltoun, Alexander iVnnand of Bagraw, Robert
Baxter in Auchlucre (l), and Thomas Lackj^e in Mur Perse. William Schewan, notary.
[1328, Box 35.
930. 1st December 1575.] Charter by James [Drummond], commendator of
1576] THE LAING CHARTERS 233
Inchafi'ray, with consent of the convent, narrating a charter, dated at Dunfally, 18th
April 1575, by James Fentoun of Dunfally, Tvith consent of Jean Fentoun his spouse,
in terms of a contract, dated 14th March 1574-5, between them and L.vuhen'CE Fentoun,
their son and heir-apparent, on one part, and David Murray, portioner of Kinkell, and
Egidia Murray, his daughter, on the other part, for a marriage between the said
Laurence and Egidia ; and also in consideration of 600 merks paid as her dowry, the
said James Fenton grants to the said Laurence and his future spouse, their heirs, etc.,
his two mills, namely, the mill of Dunfally and the mill near the monastery of LichafTray,
with the mill lands of Dunfally in the barony of Cardny, or lordship of Madertie in the
shire of Perth, with the astricted multures of the parish of Madertie, and the multure
of the teindsheaves of said parish (except what are to be gathered into the granary of
the monastery), with power to cut peats on the moor of Craigtoun : To be held in feu-
farm of the abbot, for the feu-farm and other dues in former infeftments. Witnesses
to charter, Patrick Murray of Newraw, Alexander Murray, his brother, Anthony
Fenton, the granter's son, William Mantildow, Donald Scot (dim Myllar, and John
Davidson, notary public, who also subscribes for granters. Confirmed by the abbot, the
lands to be held for a yearly feu-duty of six merks 6s. 8d. money, twenty bolls oatmeal,
twelve capons, and for the convent six capons and six poultry, also for grassum and
augmentation 21s. 8d. money, and one boll meal more than formerly paid ; the grantees
also shall grind the grain consumed by the abbey, etc., without multures, they shall
make their servants assist those of the abbey in bearing the granter's victuals to the mills,
and shall expedite them before others ; and shall perform the services due for said mills
at their own costs ; shall sustain and maintain them by finding workmen and paying
them, while they carry the necessary wood and beams of good age and strength ; they
shall keep the mill near the monastery in good repair and sound ('sartum et tectum ') ;
maintain and dig and clean the mill-lade, and perform other services, with three suiU
of court at the monastery, and a duplicand at the entry of heirs. Confirmation dated
at the Monastery, 1st December 1575. Witnesses, the said Patrick Murray, Umphrid
Murray of Bochindye, John Pittillo, and John Davidsoun, notary public. Signed by
the abbot, Thomas Garden[er ?], prior, William Faithven, Alexander Murray, Paul
Cwnyngham, and George . [2628, Box 67.
931. 26th December 1575.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding on and narrating a
precept of sasine by Mark [Ker], conmiendator of Newbotil, in favour of Walter Kek
of an acre of land, croft and yard [locality not defined], reserving a right to cut a dam
for the mill or mills of the monastery. Sasine given, 26th December 1575, by Robert
lleid, as bailie. Witnesses, John Hay, James Pennye, James Calderwod, James Hunter,
Thomas Jak, Alexander Keid, James Liddale, and John Hammyltoun. Notary, John
RoUand, as in No. 644 supra. [890, Box 25.
932. 10th February 1576.] Charter by King James the Sixth [not in the
extant Register of Great Seal], with consent of James, Earl of Mortoun, Regent,
confirming a charter (dated at Scotland Well, IGth October 1572), by Andrew Arnot,
' minister fontis Scotie ordinis redemptionis captivorum,' and his convent, granting in
feu-farm to John Young in Findawtie, that whole third part of the town and lands of
Findawtie presently occupied by the said John, in the regality of St. Andrews and shire
of Fife (excepting and reserving to the granter and his successors the lands called the
Vane, occupied by Andrew Arnot) ; the said lands to be held to the said John Young,
his heirs and assignees, of the granter and his successors, rendering yearly six bolls, two
firlots, two pecks three lippies of barley, or for each boll Gs. 8d. money, thirteen bolls,
2g
234 CALENDAR OF [1576
one firlot, one and one-third peck of oatmeal, or 6s. 8d. fur each boll, four merks
2s. 2|d. money, sixteen poultry or 8s., 2s. for carriages, with the old dues, used and
wont, and 6s. 8d. of augmentation, the whole e.xtending to £10, 5s. 7|d. Witnesses,
Robert Stok, John Koull, and Henry Young, notary. Charter of confirmation given
under the great seal at Holyroodhouse, 10th P'ebruary 1575-6. [3107, Bo.x 81.
933. 12th April 1576.] Instrument of Sasiue narrating that John Kelso, of
Nether Kelso-land, gave sasine to Donald Kelso, captain of the Isle of Kathry in
Ireland, of an annualrent of twelve merks to be uplifted from the five-merk land of
Nether Kelsoland, or the 20s. lands of Nether Kelsoland occupied by John >Scott in
Bankhead, as tenant, in the lordship of Largs, bailiary of Cunningham, and sheriftclom
of Ayr. Sasine given on 12th April 1576. Witnesses, John Boill, younger, of Balloch-
evyn, George Montgomerie, ' german ' of Robert Montgomerie of Skelmorlie, and Thomas
Kelso, ' german ' of the said John Kelso. George Thomsone, of St. Andrews diocese,
by apostolic authority notary public. [2402, Bo.x 61.
934. 10th May 1576.] Charter by Francis [Stewart], eommcudator of Kelso,
granting to David Collage of Auchinfarsyth, in feu-farm, the mill of Clyde belonging
to the abbey, with the fish trap called the ' Cruif ' on the water of Clyde in the sheritt-
dom of Lanark : To be held for a yearly feu-duty of eleven merks 6s. 8d. and 6s. 8d.
of augmentation, in all £8 Scots yearly, with duplicand at entry of heirs. Precept of
sasine directed to James Cuninghame in Mylntoun, and Thomas Warnok there, as
bailies. At St. Andrews and Kelso, 10th and 18th May 1576. Witnesses, Mr. Henry
Schaw and John Aitkin. Signed by the eommcudator and by James Ancramc and
Thomas Symsone, evidently the last members of the convent. [2695, Box 69.
935. 31st May 1576.] Charter hy Thomas [Ross], commendator of Feme,
granting to Thomas Denum in Little Miltoun and Janet Munro, his wife, in conjunct
fee, and to their heirs, the fourth part of the town and davoch of Little Rany, occupied
by them, in the abbacy of Ferno and shire of Invernes.<, which before belonged to and
was resigned by John Denum, feu-farmer of the same : To be held in feu-farm for a
yearly feu-duty of 45s. Scots money, at the usual terms, twelve capons, one nmtton, one
boll of oats, seven firlots, and two pecks of dry multure to the mill of Fernc yearly, also
doing such services as the other tenants of Little Rany do. Precept of sasine directed
to George Muresone, as bailie. Dated at Feme, 31st May 1576. Signed by the com-
mendator and David Reid, sub-prior. Witnesses, Andrew Ross, apparent of Sandvik,
Alexander Dunbar and Andrew Ros Makallaster, servitors of the gi-anter, and Robert
Innes, notary puljlic. Seal appended, but wholly defaced. [2761, Box 71.
936. 8th June 1576.J Letters (if Reversion by John Stewart of Monquhill and
Elizabeth Makmath, his spouse, in favour of Robert Stewart, son of Sir Alexander
Stewart of Garroles, who, with consent of the said Sir Alexander, as superior, and Dame
Katherine Steuart, liferentrix, and of A^'illiam Gordon of Muirfad and Mr. John
Stewart of Donley (?), his curators, had mortgaged to the granters the merkland of Altry
in the barony of Grenane, parish (jf Dairy, and stewartry of Kirkcudbright ; the granters
binding themselves in due form to resign the lands on payment of 400 merks Scots in
the ijarish kirk of Dairy, as redemption-money. Dated at Moncpjhill, 8th June
1576. Witnesses, George Stewart, brother of said John, Gilbert Sitlingtoun, and John
A Roan. Signed by John Stewart, his wife signing by the hand of John Fergnssoun,
notary public. [2406, Box 61.
1576] THE LAING CHARTERS 235
937. lOtli June 1576.] Charter by John Betoun of Capildra, with consent of his
wife Isobella Scott, selling and alienating to James, Master of Glen'cairx, the whole 40s.
land.s of Over Mains of Douchell, with five bolls, one firlot, one peck and one-third of a
peck of flour of the mill of Douchell, extending in all to £50 of lands of new extent,
lying in the lordship of Douchell and in the sheriffdom of Renfrew : To be held to the
said Master of Glencairn from the granter and his heirs, of the king and his successors,
for one penny blench-farm. Dated at Dunfermline, lOlh June 1576. Witnesses, James
Schaw, apparent of Sauchquhye, Walter Leckie of that Ilk, Mr. Henry Balfour, advocate,
Roliert Leckie and Thomas Jamesone. Signed, 'Jhonc Betoun off Capildray, w' my
hand.' 'Elesebet Scott' signs liy Henry Young, notary. [-3206, Box 8.3.
938. 14th July 1576.] Charter by King James the Sixth confirming a charter by
Mark [Ker], commendator of Newbattle, dated there, 12th December 1558, granting to
John Cockbukn of Ormiston the lands of Cowtcot in the parish and barony of New-
lands, in the sheriffdom of Peebles : To be held in feu-farm for a total yearly feu-duty
of £4, 13s. 4d. Scots. Charter of confirmation dated at Holyroodhouse, 14th July
1576. See also No. 838 siqrra. [2572, Box 66.
939. 5th September 1576.] Charter by Robert Haswell in Gulane, with consent
of Katherine Crawford, his spouse, selling to Nicolas Cuke in Langnudrie and Agnes
Hekeot, his wife, the western half of the lands of Murefield, with an oxgang of land
in Gulane called Archersyde ; also two animalrents in the barony of Dirleton, as
described in No. 116 suj^ru. To be held of William, Lord Ruthven, as superior, for the
usual services. Dated at Musselburgh, 5th September 1576. Witnesses, Jamea
Williamson, Richard Douglas, Edward Leyne, dwellers in said burgh, and Robert
Bennett, notary, who signs for granters. [1113, Box 30.
940. 10th September 1576.] Instrument of Sasiue following on a precept of dare
constat (dated at Holyroodhouse, 10th September 1576) by James Sandilands, knight,
preceptor of Torphichen, for infefting J.uies Dund.^S, now of Newliston, as son and
heir of his father, the late James Dundas of Cragtoun, in the lands of Nether Newliston,
Serjandland, etc., bounded as in No. 393 supra ; also the five-merk lands of Wester
Duddiiigston (formerly belonging to Robert Knollis of Torfyne), in the baronv of Aiild-
liston, all in the sheritt'dom of Linlithgow. Witnesses to precept, Arthur Knelland,
Thomas Inglis, portioner of Auld-Listoun, Thomas Bynning and James Myllar, servitors
of Lord Torphichen. Sasine given on same day as pi'ecept, by Gavin Dundas of Breist-
mill, bailie for Sir James Sandilands, at the principal mansion of Nether Newliston and
on the ground of the lands, apparently at the unusual hour of eleven p.m. ('undecimam
pomeridiem '). Witnesses, James Gray, Alexander Caml)ljell, John Rowat, William
Johnesone, servitors of grantee. Notary, Thomas Greg, of St. Andrews diocese, by
apostolic authority. [2369, Box 61.
941. 20th September 1576.] Charter by James Dundas of Newlistoun, lord tiar of
the lands, gi'anting to his wife, Makuauet H.uiilton, in liferent, the feu-farm lands of
Overtoun of Nether Newliston, having the lands of the laird of Dundas on west,
Humliye on north, Cotlaw, Kirklistoun and Brestmill on east, and on the south the ' syik '
running eastward from Nether Newlistoun to the stream or burn (' torrentem ') as
descrilwd, lying in the liarony of Auldlistoun and shire of Linlithgow. Reddendo to
the lord of St. John of Torphichen, 1 3 merks 4s. 5d. yearly. Dated and signed at
Newlistoun, 20th September 1576. Witnesses. James Hill, John Dundas in the
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Schuilkld, George Scheill and Alexander Gcmmell there, servants of grantor, and
Thomas (Jreg, notary public. [94S, Box 2G.
942. 10th September 1576.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that James Dundas
of Newlistoii passed to the feu-farm lands called Overtoun of Nether Newliston, be-
tween the lands of the laird of Dundas, occupied l)y William West on the west, and
otherwise as in preceding writ, and gave sasine of the same to Margaret ILuiilton,
his wife, in eonjunct fee and liferent. Done 10th September 1.576. Witnesses, James
Gray, Alexander Cambell, John Rowatt, William Johnesone, servitors of the said James
Dundas. Notary, Thomas Greg, of St. Andrews diocese, by apostolic authority.
[2850, IJox 75.
943. 5th November 1570.] Insti'ument of Sasine following on a precept in a
charter of feu-farm (dated at St. Andrews, 4th November 1570) by Mr. James Lcrmonth,
provost of the collegiate church of the chapel royal of St. Mary Virgin, in St. Andrews,
or ' de Eupe,' granting to John Dundas, son and heir-apparent of James Dundas of
Newliston, and to Margaret Creichtoun, his .spouse, the lands of Lambelethame and
Carnegour, now called Kynn^nies, in the regality of St. Andrews and shire of Fife.
Witnesses to charter, Mr. Richard Schoriswood of Baitshiell, James Martin of Lathonis,
Thomas Martin his brother-german, David Kennedy, and Charles Watson, notary public.
Sasine given l>y David Carstaris, bailie, 5th November 1570, at the principal messuage of
Lambeletham, to James Hill and Florence Douglas, acting for the grantees. Witnesses,
John Grubc in Lambelethaue, Peter Andersoun and Thomas W^atsoun, servitors of the
bailie. Notary, Charles Watsoun, of St. Andrews diocese. [3075, Box 80.
944. 7lh February 1577.] In.strunient of Sasine in terni.s of a precept l)y William,
Earl of Glcncairn, etc., in favour of Patrick Cunningham of Corshill, of the same
annualrent of twenty merks from the burghal lands of Kilmaurs and the lands of
Lambrochtoun mains, as in No. 729 supra ; reserving to Matilda Cunninghame, mother
of the grantee, her liferent. Sasine given by John Cuiniingham, son of James Cun-
ninghame of Clonbeith, as bailie, on 7th February 1570-7, to John Young, servant of
the laird of Corshill, acting for grantee. Witnesses, at the burghal lands, Robert
Mure in Bathe, John Cunygham Smith, Alexander Henderson, vicar of Kilmaurs, and
Mr. Archibald Collijuhonc, lector of Stol)ow ; at the mains, the said Mr. Archiliald and
John Cunygham, younger, residing there ; and at the lands of Langlands, the said Mr.
Archibald, Robert Blak in Titwode, and AVilliain Or in Alltownc. Notiiry, Gavin
Nasmyth, of Ghisgow diocese. [2501, Box 64.
945. l^th February 1577.] Inslrunient nari'ating tlial Thomas To.scheauch,
chamberlain of the monastery of Dunfermline, as procurator for James Richardson,
son natural of Mr. Rolicrt Richardson, commendator of St. Mary's Isle alias Traill,
resigned into the hands of Robert [Pitcairn], commendator of Dunfermline, that third
part of the west side of the town of \\'ester Luscoure alias Stobies Luscoure, in the
parish and regality of Dunfermline and shire of Fife, in favour of John Stobie in
Wester Luscoure, his heirs, etc. Done in the inner hall of the monastery, on 18th
Fc])ruary 1570-7. David Durie of that Ilk, George Halkheid of Pitfirran, and others,
witnesses. David Kingorne, clerk of the regality, notary pulilic. [1904, Box 49.
946. 20th February 1577.] Lease l)y James [Paton], bishop of Dunkeld, in favour
of George Stewart of Arntullie, of the teindshcaves of the lands of Craighilto, Rotmell,
1577] THE LAING CHARTERS 237
Carnylowis, Easter Cariiy, Over Cardyne, and Cariiy Inches, in the barony of Dunkeld,
))elonging to the bishopric [cf. Nos. 806 and 807 supra] : To endure for nineteen
years, from Lammas 1576, for a yearly rent as follows :— For Craighilto, four merks;
Kotmell, seven merks ; Carnylowis, two merks ; Easter Carny, three merks ; Over
C'ariiy, five merks ; and Cardyne Inches, two merks Scots money. Dated at Dunkeld,
2Gth February 1576-7. Signed by the bishop and by Mr. John Bartane, dean of Dun-
keld, Mr. David Spens, 'archden,' Duncan M'Nair, treasurer, and Gilbert Bannerman of
Craygye. David Scrymgcour of Fordy, John Bannerman of Cardynes, Edward and
Andrew Patton, witnesses. [694, Box 20.
947. 4th April l.'j77.J Charter by Mr. William Balfour, iudwcUer of the town of
Leith, with consent of Ewfame White, his spouse, in terms of a contract ^vith James,
Earl of Morton, for himself and his natural .son Jame.s Dougla.s, dated at Dalkeith, etc.,
4th April instant, selling and disponing to the said James Douglas, and his heirs-male.
whom failing, to Archiltald Douglas of Pendreich, his natural brother, whom failing, to
George Douglas, their natural brother, whom failing, to William Douglas, their natural
Ijrothcr, two oxgangs of land in Nether Gogar [cf. No. 560 sujini]. To be holden a me
of Kobert Logan of Kestaliig as superior, in feu-farm, for a reddendo to the said Robert
of £20, 13s. 4d. Scots yearly. Signed at Edinburgh, 4th April 1577, Mr. Lewis Bel-
lenden, justice clerk. Hein-y Drummond of Richartoun, and others, witnesses. [458,
Box 13.
948. 13th June 1577. J Notarial Instrument of Sasine narrating that John
Johnston of Johnston-mill passed to the tenement of the mill, in the shire of Fife and
regality of Dunfermline, and with his own hands gave sasine of the mill, mill lands, etc.,
to John Lundy of Strathairlie and Elen Dudingstoun, his spouse, in terms of a feu-
charter to them. Done 13th June 1577. Witnesses, Peter Herieth, John Johnstoun
in Monturpe, and Alexander Young. James Anstruther, notary public. [708, Box 21.
949. 3rd August 1577.] Charter by Thomas [Ross], commendator of the monastery
of Feme, granting to Thomas DenUxXE in Little ]\liltoun of Feme, and Janet Mi'NRO,
his wife, the (juarter or fourth part of the town and davoch of land of Litill Ranye,
lying in the abbacy of Feme and shire of Inverness: To be held in feu-farm for a yearly
feu-duty of 45s. Scots money, and other dues as in No. 935 supm, 31st May 1576.
Dated at Feme, 3rd August 1577. Witnesses, Alexander Clunes, Andrew Ros, appar-
ent of Sandvik, and others. Seal of grantor and chapter seal, still appended. The
former bears three lions rampant, two and one. Legend : ' S. Magistre Thome Ros
propositi de Tain.' The second seal is slightly broken, and the legend is illegible. The
seal bears the Virgin seated, with the Child, other figures, if anv, being indistinct.
[1799, Box 46.
950. 16tli August 1577.] Instrument of Sasine ni favour of James Cockburn of
Schowslie, following on a precept of dare constat, dated at Dundas, 14th August 1577,
by Sir James Sandilands, lord of Torphichen, addressed to Alexander Cockburn of
Caldraw, junior, for infefting James Cockbuun, as son and heir of the late William
Cockburn of Schouslie, his father, in the templar-lands, lying in the town and tenitory
of Langtoun, with the Ci-aymilne of the same, in the shire of Berwick, held for 6s. 8d.
yearly, as in No. 432 supm. Witnesses to precept, George Dundas of that Ilk, George
Sandelands, Timothy Cagneoli, and James Ilill. Sasine given 16th August 1577, Wil-
liam Wallace, messenger, William Rukeles in Langtoun mill, Alexander Smj-th, alias
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Broun, in Langtoun, Ivolicrt Bailze, aiias Fallowis, in Duns. Notary, George Cray, of
St. Andrews diocese. [1137, Box 30.
951. 5th September 1577.] Charter of Feu-farm by Kobert Logan of Kestalrig
in favour of William Sohyrilaw and of JoNET Kay, his spouse, granting to them the
half-cotland they now possess in the town of Coldingham in the place commonly called
the Bogane, lioundcd liy the lands of ^\'i]liam Craig on east, those of Hercules King on
west, a burn on the north, and another burn on south ; To be held for a feu-duty of 4s.
yearly as old farm, and twelve pennies yearly in augmentation. Precept to William
Ci'aig, as bailie. At Fastcastle, 5th Sci)tcnil)er 1577. Witnesses, George Auchincraw
in Nether Aytoun, John Auchincraw, Walter Logan, Andrew Chartcris and James
Gidloway, the granter's servants. Not signed. Small fragment of seal remaining.
[1.3.56, Box .?5.
952. 10th September 1577.] Listrument of Sasine following on the above precept
and charter. Sasine given, 10th September 1577, by William Craik, bailie. Witnesses,
George Gray, Mungo Hopper, Patrick Lumisden, alias Laird Lumisdcn, and John
Lavenax, dwellers in Coldingham. Notary's docquet and name illegible. [101 1, Box 28.
953. 26th September 1577.] Listrument of Sasine narrating that John Murray,
indweller in the town of Culross, with his own hands gave sasine to John Browne,
dweller there, and Maroaket Blaw, his spouse, of an aiuiualrent of forty merks Scots
from a saltpan and pan-house, lying and bounded by the lands of Thomas Ilalliday on
east and west, a vat and granary for salt, a stable and house adjacent on the north,
and the sea on south, within the town of Culross and shire of Fife. Sasine given 26th
September 1577. Witnesses, Kobert and James Gristle, brothers, Peter Smyth,
Robert Logan, ironsmiths, and Robert Bennat, weaver. John Vostuatter, clerk of
St. Andrews diocese, notary by royal authority. [1119, Box 30.
954. 22nd November 1577.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that Andrew
Lumsden, feu-farmer of a half husband-land in the Greencroft, lying in the territory
and town of Coldingham [Berwickshire], passed to the two acres possessed by his son
Thomas Lumsden, and there gave sasine to said Thomas of the said two acres. 22nd
November 1577. Witnesses, Patrick Lumsden in the Bogan green, nephew of said
Andrew, Bartholomew Rantoun in Ricklesyde, and Robert Gresone there. William
Laml), notary public. [I77S, Box 46.
955. IGth December 1.577.] Charter under the Great Seal of King James the
Sixth in favour of William Mure of Glanderston and Elizaretii Hamilton, his wife,
etc., narrating and confirming to them the charter of feu-farm of 22nd August 1559,
No. 704 su2)ra. At Holyrood, 16th December 1577. George Buchanan, pensioner of
Crossraguel, keeper of privy seal, is a witness. [2343, Box 60.
956. 1st January 1578.] Charter by Robert Logan of Restalrig granting in feu-
farm heritably to Alexander Auchincraw, his heirs and assignees, (1) a husband-
land and a half, occupied by David Home of Ninewells, Ijnng in the town and territory
of Aytoun, with mansion of the .same, bounded by the lands of George Home of
Wedderburn on south and north ; (2) a cotland occupied by the said Alexander, in the
town and territory of Coldingham, between the lands occupied by John Crawford on
1578] THE LAING CHARTERS 239
cast and those of David Ellem of Kantouu on west, the cemetery of the monastery
church of Coldingham on south and the Skaitbeburn on north ; and (3) one acre lying
in the 'North feild,' presently occupied by William Auchincraw in Swinwod, the
common or ' commoun lone ' on east, the ' hawl)ank ' on west, and the gardens of North-
fcild on south, and the common on south : To be held of the granter and his heirs in
feu-farm for the following rcddendos : for No. 1, 30s. Scots of old rental and 10s.
augmentation = 40s. yearly; No. 2, 24s. formerly paid and 2s. 8d. of augmentation
:=26s. 8d. yearly; and for No. 3, six pennies formerly paid with two pennies = eight
pennies. Dated at Fastcastell, 1st January 1577-8. Witnesses, George Auchincraw
of Netherbyer, Andrew Charterus, John Campbell, and others. Signed, ' liobert
Logane of Eestalrige.' [5G9, Box 16.
957. 20th January 1578.] Charter by Adam Conyngham, junior, of Achinharvic,
granting for love and afl'ection to William Conynghame, his son, Daniel Conynghame,
his third son, Adam Conyngiiajie, his fourth son, and Archibald Conynghame, his
fifth son, and their heirs and assignees respectively, an annualrent of twenty merks
from a greater aninialrent of fifty merks in which the granter and his wife Jean
Conynghame were infeft, to be uplifted from the lands of Schaw and town of Kilmawris
in the barony of Kilmawris, bailiary of Conynghame and sheriffdom of Ayr, held of
William, Earl of Glencairn, in lilench-farm under reversion for the .sum of 500 merks
Scots ; the said annualrent to be held of the granter and his successors in blench-farm
for two pennies Scots if asked. Dated at the burgh of Irvine, 20th January 1577-8.
Witnesses, Archibald Conynghame, brother-gcrman of the granter, Alexander Lang-
mwre in Towneheid, John Cauldwell of Chalmerhowssis, and Gavin Nasmyth, notary.
[2416, Box 62.
958. 23rd January 1578.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding on a precept addressed
to Brice Armour in Thirdpart, as bailie, by William, Earl of Glencairn, etc., for infeft-
ing Adam Cunynghame, younger, of Auchinharvie, and Joanna Cunyngham, his
spouse, in an annualrent of £24 from the five-mark land of Thirdpart and the five-merk
land of Titwode adjoining, in the barony of Kilmaurs, bailiary of Cunyngham, and
shire of Ayr. Sasine given 23rd January 1577-8. Witnesses, Thomas Weir, servant
of said Adam, Alexander Mure in Irwin, and John Fergushill. Gavin Nasmyth, notary
public. [1793, Box 46.
959. 15th February 1578.] Retour of IiKjuest held at the biu-gh of Perth, in the
Tolljooth there, on 15th February 1577-8, before John Petillo, burgess of Perth,
sherift'-depute for William, Lord Kuthven, sherift-principal of the sheriffdom of Perth,
and William Grant in Serestoun, David Kobertson there, Andrew Sym at the fulling
mill of Innerbus, John [?] Walker there, William Robertson in Argelzcanc, Patrick
Andersoun there, James Ci'aml^ie in Lethindie, Gilbert Cowper there, Andrew Rattray
in Spoutwellis, William Bell in Balquhormct, John Gib in Over . . . [illegible],
Laurence Gib there, Thomas Eldar in BalbuchtieCi), James Mertyne in Scone, and
David Gardnar there, who being sworn declare that John M'Kie, father of Andrew
M'Kie, died at the faitli and peace of the king, that the said Andrew is the lawful and
nearest heir of the late John, and that he is of lawful age. Seals of nine jurors
appended, all illegible. [1669, Box 43.
960. 18th February 1578.] Indenture l)ctween Thomas Bedixgefeilde of Bed-
lingfeildc in Suffolk on one part, and Thomas Tiurell, citizen and grocer of London,
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and Thomas Tirrell, his son, on the other part, by which the first party sells to the
second party, for the sum of £85, the lands in the towns, parishes, manors, etc., of
Esthame, Est-AVestham place, and Esthani Burnellis, in the county of Essex, 'betwene
two lanes there, one of which lanes leadeth frome Ilforde highewaye downe towardis
Placet, and th' other of the same two lanes leadethe frome Ilforde highewaic aforesaide
downe towardes Grene strete,' which formerly Iielonged to the late John Cornelyus
alias Cornelis, «/)".-• Johnson, at his death, and were ])urchased by Bedingfield from
Thomas Fowler of Hackney, Middlesscx, and Thomas Holford, on 4th September 1576.
Indenture dated 18th February 1577-8. [3157, Box 82.
961. 2nd May 1578.] Discharge, in the form of a notarial instrument, narrating
that Kobert Ker, one of the bailies of the liurgh of Edinljurgh, in consideration of the
sum of £200 [Scots] paid in ' half merk pecis, plakis and balbeis ' by Andrew Sibbald,
servitor of Andrew Murray of Arngosk, discharges the latter of an annualrent of £20
Scots, secured over the town and lands of "Wester Duddingston, occupied by the said
Robert Ker and Janet Pacock, in the sheriffdom of Edinburgh, 2nd May 1578.
Witnesses, John Stevinson and Thomas Alexander, burgesses of Edinburgh, Thomas
Cherrie, residing in Canongate, and Gavin Alexander. .John Henrison, of St. Andrews
diocese, by royal authority notary. [402, Box 12.
962. 23rd May 1578.] Precept of Chii-e Cunslat by William Forres of Lucaslands,
directed to Barnard Howye in Gulane, for infefting John Litill, as nearest and lawful
heir of his father, the late Robert Litill, in three acres of land lying in Lucaslands, in
the territory of Gulane, barony of Dirlcton, etc., bounded between the lands of
George Hume, portioner of Gulane, some time occupied by John Foular, on the east, the
lands of George Levingtoun of Saltcoittis on the west, and the lands of the lordship of
Dirltoun on north [cf. No. 842 siijmi]. Dated at Gulane 23rd May 1578. Witnesses,
Patrick Hepburn of Kyngstoun, Patrick Levington, apparent of Saltcoits, John Craik
in Gulen, and Peter Hewatt, notary, who signs for the granter. [3061, Box 80.
963. 24th May 1578.] Instrument of Sasinc following on the above precept, in
favour of John Litill, given on the 24th May 1578. Witnesses, Patrick Hepburn,
John Craik in Gulane, and John Craik, younger, his son. Peter Hewatt, notary.
[3062, Box 80.
964. 24th May 1578.] Charter by John Litill in Gulane alienating to George
Home, portioner in Gulane, the three acres of land above described of date 23rd May
1578 : To be held blench from the granter of William Forres of Lucaslands. Dated at
Gulane, 24th May 1578. Same witnesses as in above writ, the same notary signing
for granter. [2878, Box 75.
965. 24th May 1578.] Instrument of Sasine following upon a precept in the
charter of same date. No. 964 siqmi, by John Litill in Gulane, granting to George
Home, portioner there, the above three acres of land. Sasine given same day, before
same witnesses and notary as writ No. 963 sjywYf. [3060, Box 80.
966. 24th May 1578.] Instrument of Sasine following upon a charter and precept
of sasine, dated 24th May 1578 (cf. No. 967 infra), by William Forres of Lucaslands
in favour of George Hume, portioner of Gulane, of an annualrent of thirty merks
Scots from all the lands and acres of Lucasland belonging to the granter in the
1578] THE LAING CHARTERS 241
barony of Dirleton, etc. Sasine given, 24th May 1578, by Henry Ilowyc in Gulane,
as bailie. Same witnesses as in writ cited. Peter Hewatt, notary public. [1580,
Box 41.
967. 25th May 1578.] Charter by William Forres of Lucaslands, as superior,
ratifying the above charter of sale, of date 24th May 1578, by John Litill in Gulane
in favour of George Hume, portioner in Gulane, of the three acres in Lucasland : To
be held for one silver penny yearly of rent. Precept of sasine directed to Bernard
Howye in Gulane. Dated 25th May 1578. Witnesses as of date 2.3rd May 1578 supra.
Peter Hewatt, notary public, leads the granter's hand at the pen. [411, Box 12.
968. 15th .Tune 1578.] Instrument following on a precept of .sasine in a charter
(dated at Linlithgow, 17th May 1578) by John Levingstone of Abircorn and Eliaibeth
Carmychell, his spouse, granting to James Hasiilton of Haggs the lands of Easter Craigs
at Glasgow, in the barony of Glasgow, in warrandice of the alienation of the lands of
Gartmillan, in the barony of Monkland and shire of Lanark. Witnesses to precept,
John Forrest of Magdalens, Archibald Levingston, rector of Cultir, Nicholas Towms,
notary, and Dand Hamjdtoun, minister of Mounkland, notary. Sasine given, 15th
June 1578, by David Hamiltoun in Dundyvane, as bailie, at the principal messuage of
Eiister Craigs. Witnesses, David Forsyth of Dykis, John Hamilton of Wodhall,
younger, William Peter, and Alexander ^^'od. Notary, David Hamyltoun, of Glasgow
diocese. [2681, Box G9.
969. 11th September 1578.] Instrument of Sasine following on a charter and
precept of sasine, dated at Stirling and Dryburgh, 2nd and 10th July 1578, by John
Trumbill, vicar of the parish church of Lessudden, with consent of the commendator and
convent of Dryburgh, granting to Ninian Bruce, brother-german of Archibald
Bruce of Balfoullis, all the kirk lands or acres of the church of Lessudden, lying in the
parish of Lessudden and shire of Roxburgh, extending to twelve and a half acres, — an
acre occupied by John Gibson in Lessuden, between the lands of St. Boswald called
Kirklanglands on west and north ; an acre adjoining, occupied by George Pawtoun,
between the lands of Walter Ker of Lytildane on west and of David Riddell on east ;
an acre adjoining occupied by Katharine Hog ; one and a half acres occupied by
Martin Gibson, between the highway on west and ' merche balk ' of Lessudden on
north and west; an acre occupied by M'illiam Thorbrand in Kyll, bounded by David
Kiddell's land and Walter Ker's ; an acre occupied by John Kyll, wea\'er, on the
Kirklandhill, the lands of Walter Ker on north and south ; an acre occupied by James
Unys ; an acre occupied by Ninian Haig on Myddilhill, the highway on cast, the lands
of John Haig on west, and ' Mylnbray ' on north ; and three acres occupied by .James
Ker, all as specially described. Sasine given, 11th September 1578, by Thomas
Suddane, bailie. Witnesses, James Thorbrand alias Styll, John Cumray, George
Pawtoun, all in Lessudden, and John Bruce in Dryljiirgh. John Brydin, of Glasgow
diocese, by apostolic authority notary public. [996, Box 27.
970. 23rd September 1578.] Letter of Reversion by Margaret Creicht, daughter
of Andro Creicht in Blair of Carnok, in favour of Mr. John Colvill, ' chantour ' of
Glasgow, of an annualrcnt of ten merks, secured over his saltpan, etc., at the east end
of the town of Culross, beside St. Mungo's Kirk there, in the sherifldom of Perth. At
Culross, 23rd September 1578. Witnesses, James Law in Inefer, James Cwningham
in Culros, and Charles Sudirland. John Westuatter, notary public, subscribes for the
granter. [1550, Box 40.
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971. 9th October 157y.J Instrument of Kesigiiation narrating that James Hopper
in Coldingham resigned in the hands of Robert Logan of Restidrig, as superior, the half
of the lands of Fastcastle, presently occupied by John Mclvill in Coldingham, lying in
the territories of Coldingham, Coldinghamlaw, and Eyemouth, barony of the same and
shire of Berwick, in favour of David Hume of Coldinghamlaw and his heirs. Done
at Fastcastle, 9th October 1578. Witnesses, Andrew Charteris, Walter Logan, James
Hepburn, and John Craik, notary public of St. Andrews diocese. [1437, Box 37.
972. 2nd December 1578.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a
charter (dated at Gulane, 1st December 1578) by Robert Haswell of Murefield, granting
to George Home, portioner of Gulanc, the whole lands of Murefield, as well superiority
as property, also an oxgang of land called Archersyde, lying in the Hill of Gulane,
barony of Dirleton, etc. See No. 939 supra. Witnesses to precept, Patrick Leving-
toun, apparent of Saltcoittis, John Craik, senior, in Gulane, and John Craik, notary
public. Sasine given liy Henry Ellem in Coldinghamelaw, as bailie, on 2nd December
1578. Witnesses, William Mureheid, younger, Robert Oliver, younger, William Forrous,
Bernard Houye, Nichol Heriote. John Craik, notary public. [3064, Box 80.
973. 5th December 1578.] Charter by Leonard [Leslie], commendator of the
monastery of Cupar, -with consent of the convent, granting in feu-farm to John Ck.moo
in Woulfhill, his heirs-male and assignees, the lands of Over Campsy alias Woulfhill
with pertinents, where it shall be lawful to retain the common malthouse, with common
pasture for their animals in the granter's open woods of Campsy, so that they shall not
pasture their animals in the enclosed or ' hanyt ' woods ; also those five acres of land
with toft, houses, and gardens of Boghall, viz. those three acres in the hill of Baitscheill
between the acres of Henry Thorn on east and those of the late John Campbell of the
Boat on west, and other two acres on the east side of Kemphillhauch, as William Jak
formerly occupied them, reserving a common way towards the west from the toft of
Boghall, broad and unhurt as at present, upon which toft it shall also Ije lawful to them
to retain the common malthouse ; also to use all the prinleges in the burgh of barony
of Keithik granted to the monastery and their tenants by former kings of Scotland ;
also a place in the moss called ' Monkmyre,' near the Grange of Cupar, for digging turf
and fuel, to be enjoyed for ever as the granters assign it to the said John with the other
tenants of Baitscheill and Calsayend ; also the custom of the abbey fair held every
Friday before the gate of the monastery for measuring there with weights and measures
as used and wont, exacting no more, with the custody of the weights and measures for
obtaining the custom so that they correspond to the just measures of the principal burgh
of the sheriffdom of Perth, marked with the mark of the same, and granting, for preserv-
ing and keeping the said weights, etc., a piece of land, now waste, on the north of the
market-cross and ' cukstule ' there, twenty-four feet in length and sixteen in breadth,
within walls, where the said John and his heirs may build a house and possess it to that
effect : (Reserving to the monastery the custom, toll, or the ' tow ' exigible each year on
Good Friday and the Wednesday immediately preceding), with all pertinents in the
granter's lordship of Cupar [Angus] and sheriffdom of Perth, which formerly belonged
to and were resigned by the said John Craigo : To be held to him and his heirs in feu-farm,
paying for the lands of Woulfhill, with pasture, £10, 8s. Scots, with two l)olls of oats for
horses, freed from chaff, twenty-four poultry and the usual carriages, etc., and for the
said five acres, toft of Boghall and custom, the sum of £3, 5s. 8d. Scots, with nine
poultry and carriage of sand and salt to the monastery. Dated at Cupar [Angus], 5th
December 1578. Witnesse.s, Jolin(?) Blair of Ardl)lair, AV. Ogilvy of Kelour, Ard(?)
1579] THE LAING CHARTERS 243
or Alexr. (?) Ogilvy, his son. Signed by the granter and by four monks, whose names
are indistinct, but appear to be John Lawson, William Baxter, John Fogow, and
Andrew . . . Seal in good preservation, but very faint. [1156, Box 31.
974. 1 1th December 1578.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that William Fourrous
of Lucaslands personally gave sasine to Bernard Howye, as attorney for George Home,
portioner of Gulane, of an annualrcnt of ten merks yearly from an acre of the grantor's
land called Lusylaws, under reversion, for 100 merks: To be held blench of the
granter. Sasine given 11th December 1578. Witnesses, Christopher Levingtoun, John
Wate, John Spens, and John Craik, notary public. [2879, Box 75.
975. 10th February 1579.] Frocuratory of Kesignation })y Alison Richardson,
daughter of the late Stephen Richardson in Jedlnu-gh, heiress of the late venerable Mr.
Robert Richardson, commendator of St. Mary's Isle alias Traill, with consent of her
husband, Thomas Johnstone, appointing John Davidson as her procurator to resign
in the hands of Robert [Pitcairn], commendator of the monastery of Dunfermline, the
lands of Easter and Wester Gcllettis, Maistertoun, Rescobe, with the ' wcdder-gang '
thereof, the lands of Coitt ; also the gi-anter's mill and granary of Coilzearraw, and her
two mills lying under the wall ('sub muro') of said monastery, now called the Heuch
mills, with 5s. of the lands of Coklaw, occupied by John Swyntoun, lying in the regality
of Dunfermline and shire of Fife, which the granter holds of the convent in feu-fami
in superiority as well as heritage, and which she resigns and renounces for new infeft-
ment in favour of Mr. John Pitc.\irn of that Ilk. At Edinburgh, 10th February
1578-9. Witnesses, Abacuch Bissat, Adam Durye, and John Somerville. Patrick
Feildar, notary public, signs for the granters. [277, Box 9.
976. 10th February 1579.] Letters by the same Alison Richardsoun, above
designed, with consent of her spouse, Thomas Johnstoun, appointing John Davidson,
servitor of the commendator of Dunfermline, as procurator, to resign in the hands of
Robert [Pitcairn], commendator of Dunfermline, as superior, in favour of Mr. John
PiTC.MRN of that Ilk, the subjects described in the preceding writ, omitting the mills
and the granary. Dated at Edinburgh, 10th February 1578-9, before the same wit-
nesses and notary. A fragment of seal, said to be the grantor's, still attached, bearing
a saltire and a galley in base [cf. No. 99.3] ; the rest illegible. [1390, Box 36.
977. 16th Fcbruarj' 1579.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that Alexander Burrell,
one of the bailies of the burgh of Kirkcaldy, gave sasine to Jonet Donaldson, spouse of
James Pret, of a tenement or granary on the north side of the burgh, having the lands
of St. Brice on the west and noith, the lands of Thomas Patersoiui on south, and the
common way on east; the said .Janet Ijcing daughter of the brother of the late David
Donaldsoun, and recognosced as heir of said David ; whereupon she resigned the tene-
ment in favour of Wili.i.\]M L.\mb, burgess of the burgh, and Eliz.ujeth White, his
spouse, who were then duly infeft. Kirkcaldy, 16th February 1578. Witnesses,
Thomas Broun, Roljert Raa, Andrew Young, and John Dougall. Henry Young, notary
public, of St. Andrews diocese. [1548, Box 40.
978. 18th February 1579.] Instrument narrating that Alison Richardson,
(laughter of the late Stephen Richardson in Jedburgh, as described in No. 975 supra,
resigned, by her procurator, John. Davidson, the lands referred to in the writ cited,
with the two mills under the wall of the monastery at Dtinfcrmline, in favour of
244 CALENDAR OF [1579
Mr. John Pitcairn of that Ilk. Done in the hcd-chamhcr of the superior of the sulijects,
Mr. Robert Pitcairn, commcndator of Dunfermline, in the street of ' Belliswyncl,'
Edinburgh, 18th February 1578-9. Witnesses, Mr. Thomas Mcthven, advocate, John
Young, writer, and Patrick Fyldar, servant of the said commendator, notary jiublic.
James Tarbcrt, of St. Andrews diocese, notary public. [356, Box 11.
979. 25th February 1579.] Instrument of Sasinc given, projmis innnibua, by George
Home, portioner of Gulane, in favour of Helen Heuiot, in liferent for all the days of
her life, of his third part of the town and territory of Gulane, also of the vicarage lands,
an acre called 'Cokkinaiker,' 'the Clappardis' warren, also the tenement despril)cd in
No. 610 f:>i]n-ii and that described in No. 486 s-ujn-a, with right of commonty, etc.
Sasine given 25th February 1578-9. "Witnesses, Pati-ick Levington, apparent of Salt-
coitts, William Heriot, AVilliam Kayburn, Thomas Forrous, and John Craik, notary
iniblic. [1581, Box 41.
980. 6th June 1579.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a charter,
dated at Bothans [or Yester], 19th March 1574-5, by William, Lord Hay of Yester, for
infcfting William Murray, son and heir-apparent of Alexander Murray in Hedder-
wick, portioner of Glaswall, in the shady-half of the lands of Glaswall and Torljirns,
Easter and Wester, with mill, etc., as described in No. 796 supn ; reserving liferent
rights to the said Alexander Murray. Witnesses to charter, William Symontone,
Thomas Ballentone, and James Govan, the graiiter's servitors, Duncan Morgan, servitor
of said ^\'illiam Murray, and Alexander Simpson, notary public. Sasine given liy Alex-
ander Patrie, bailie, on 6th June 1579. Witnesses, Alexander Stevinsoun in Hedderuik,
Charles Murray there, Thomas Fullartoun, merchant ('propola'), and John Morgan,
servitor of William Murray. Not.'iry, David Falconar of Brechin diocese. [2517,
Box 04.
981. 9th June 1579.] Discharge, in form of a notarial instrument (written by
John Broun, notary admitted by the lords of council), by which Williaji Cunning-
llAM of Westbarns renounces and annuls all reversions granted by Robert Robertson,
burgess of Crail, to the discharger, except two — the first, of 412 merks 12s. in redemp-
tion of sixteen bolls bcir, 'with the cherytie,' and the second, of 387 merks sixteen
pennies for redemption of fifteen bolls beir as above ; and Beatrice Lawmonth, spouse
of the said William Cunningham, consented on the 8th June to the alienation of the
said annualrents, and caused subscribe the charters given thereupon. Done at the
burgh of Crail, 9th June 1579. Witnesses, John Melwyn, David Currour, William
Bowsy, elder, John Svmsonn, burgess of Crail, and Thomas Robertson, dweller there.
[1235, Box 33.
982. 12th June 1579.] Indenture betwixt William Strother, the elder, uf Kirke-
newton, in the county of Northumberland, on one part, and John Selby of the town of
Berwick, and others, on the other jiart, witnessing that the said William Strother, for
reasons given, grants and settles all his properties of Kirkenewton, Westnewton, Lang-
ton, Kilham, Howtell, Paston, Slotton, Spindelston, Duddin, etc., as described, upon
Launcelot, William, Thomas, Clement, and Lyonell Strother, sons of the said William
Strother, the elder, Robert, son of the late John Strother, deceased, Clement Strother
of Duddin, and Thomas Strother of Cannymills, brothers of the elder William, succes-
sively, and upon their heirs-male. Dated 12th June 1579. [393, Box 11.
1579] THE LAING CHARTERS 245
983. 12th June 1579.] Indenture between William >Strother, elder, of Kirk-
nowton, in the county of Northumberland, esquire, on one part, and John Selbj' of
Beiwick-on-Tweed, and others named, by which the said William, for his love to his
sons, Launcelot, William, Thomas, Clement, and Lionel Strother, to Robert, son of
the late John Strother, to Clement Strother of Duddyn, and Thomas Strother of
Cannymylnes, grants Kirknewton, Westnewton, Langton, and other lands, aind all his
lands, territories, mills, patronages, etc. etc., in favour of the said John Selby and
others, to carry out the purposes of the indenture — namelv, that the lands, etc., should,
after the said William the elder's death, remain with each of his sons, and the other
heirs of entail named and their heirs-male respectively and in succession, as descritied.
Given the 12th day of June 1579. [22G7, Box 57.
984. 1st July 1579.] Deed by William Strother, elder, of Kirknewton, county
of Northumberland, esquire, for the fulfilment of the foregoing indenture, dated 12th
June [1579], granting to John Selby and others, all his lands and hereditaments,
patronages, etc., of Kirknewton, Westnewton, Langton, and others, for the purposes
of said indenture. 1st July 1579. Small seal attached — a double-headed eagle with
wings displayed. [2268, Box 57.
985. 9th September 1579.] Letters by James Inglis, burgess of Edinburgh,
narrating that whereas, in terms of a contract between them of date 28th August 1573,
Florence Balfour in Nether Gogar, with consent of Margaret Houstoun, his spouse,
sold and alienated to the said J^vmes Ixolis and the late Maroaret Leiche, his spouse,
the whole of the said Florence's eight oxgangs of land in Nether Gogar, lying in the
barony of Restalrig by annexation and sheriffdom of Edinburgh, and the granter then
delivered to the said Florence a letter of reversion for the sum of 1000 meiks Scots for
the redemption of the lands, to be paid in sums of -100, 300, and 300 merks, and the
granter also let the lands to Florence during the time they were unredeemed, for a
yearly payment of 100 merks, and to the superior the feu-mail extending to £20, 13s. id. ;
and by a contract, of date 31st August 1579, it is agreed that the said Florence shall
accept this present reversion for 1400 merks for redemption of the lands, also a tack
of the same for 140 merks yearly, in addition to the superior's dues, renouncing the
former reversion : The granter therefore binds himself that when after forty days'
warning at his dwelling-place, the said Florence shall pay to the granter or his heirs,
in the Nether Tolbooth of Edinburgh, the sum of 400 merks, the granter will discharge
the sum of forty merks of the said yearly rent of 140 merks, and shall claim only 100
merks yearly ; he also will, for a second payment of 500 merks, renounce other fifty
yearly, and for a third payment of 500 merks ^-ill resign the lands. Letters dated at
Edinburgh, 9th September 1579. Witnesses, James Coldane, burgess of Edinburgh,
Peter Hewat, writer there, and Neill Kar, his servant. Peter Hewat, as notary, signs
for the granter. [1398, Box 36.
986. 24th Septeml)er 1579. J Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a
charter, dated at Dunfermline, 2nd September 1579, by Robert [Pitcairn], archdeacon
of St. Andrews and commendator of Dunfermline, by which, in terms of a decree
obtained before the lords of council by Mr. John Pitcairn of that Ilk, he granted to
Mr. John one grain mill of Coilzeraw and two gi'ain mills under the wall of the monastery
of Dunfermline, called the Heuch mills, with mill lands, etc. [cf. No. 975 supra], in the
parish and regality of Dunfermline and sheriffdom of Fife : To bo held in feu-farm.
Sasine given 24th September 1579. B.ailie, Thomas Tosheanch, chamberlain of the
246 CALENDAR OF [1579
monastery. Witnesses, infer aim, Mr. David Gardin of that Ilk, .lohii Walwood, senior,
portioner of Touch, William Walwood, his son. [2.51-1^, Box G4.
vYo/c. — Besides the mills, the precept requires .sasine to be ijivcn in the lands of
Easter and Wester Gellctt, Maistcrtoun and Rescoby, in terms of a charter granted by
the late Mr. Robert Richardson, commendator of St. Mary's Isle or Traill ; but see al.so
the writ above cited.
987. 9th October 1.571).] Document, indorsed 'Exemplification of a ffine vpon the
intailc made 21st Eliz : of Kirknewton lands, etc.,' containing record of an agreement
between William Strother, senior, esquire, and certain parties, affecting the lands of
Kirknewton, AVestnewton, and others, in Northumberland. Sealed in Banco at West-
minster, 9th October 1579. Seal attached. [173, Box G.
988. — October 1579.] Deliverance of the Court [of Queen's Bench 1] upon the
foregoing indenture, etc., of date 12th June 1579, No. 983 sajtra, confirming the trans-
action, under a penalty of £480 sterling. Westminster, — October 1579. [2269,
Box 57.
989. 20th October 1579.] Charter by James Broun, baker, burgess of Dundee,
and Cristina Rollok, his spouse, alienating to William Goldman, lawful .son of James
Goldman, merchant, burgess of Dundee, an annualrent of £12 Scots, secured over a
tenement on the south side of the Murray Gate of said burgh, the heirs of the late
William Clapene and William Lochmalwnye being neighbouring owners on west and
south. Dated and signed at Dundee, 20th October 1579. Witnesses, Patrick Lyoun,
bailie for giving sasine, Peter Wedderburn, George Streveling, burgesses of said burgh,
and Alexander Weddei'burn, notary pulilic, who signs for the said Cristina. [341,
Box 10.
990. 9th November 1579.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding on a precept from
chancery, dated 15th October 1579, for infefting James Cochrane, eldest son natural
('senior filius naturalis') of the deceased James Cochrane of Barbachlaw, in the lands
of Barbachlaw, he having been retoured as ' lawful and nearer heir-male of tailzie next
succeeding to his said late father by provision of a charter of tailzie made thereupon,'
the said father having died 'without lawful heirs-male of his body lawfully procreated.'
Sasine given at the manor place of the lands by Alexander Gudlad, sheriff-depute of
Renfrew, on 9th November 1579. Witnesses, Gabriel Livingston of Tartarranc, Richard
Mureheid of Alderstoun, Andrew Cammeroun in Birkinschaw, Alexander Crauffurd in
Buthkennar, and John Rankyne, serjeant. Nicholas Thowmis, notary public. [355,
Box 11.
991. 17th November 1579.] Charter by Mr. John Douglas, rector of Kilbride,
perpetual chaplain of the altar of the Holy cross, in the collegiate church of Dalkeith,
granting to Isobella Congiltoun [cf. No. 784 siqmi] and Edward Olipheir in
West Fentoun, spouses, in feu-farm, various houses and pieces of land [described in
sasine of date 28th March 1580, No. 995 infra], in Gulane and Lucasland, in the
barony of Dirleton, Haddington. Yearly feu-duty, 26s. 8d. Edinburgh, 17th November
1579. James, Earl of Morton, sometime Regent of Scotland, also signs the writ, in
token of consent as patron of the said altar. Witnesses not stated. [1742, Box 45.
992. 8th .January 1580.] Letters by Mr. John Pitcarne of that Ilk, laii'd of
1580] THE LAING CHARTERS 247
Forthir, etc., appointing William Dury, John Dauisone, hi.s procurators, for resigning
into the hands of Koljort [T'itcairn], commendator of Dunfermline, the grantor's feu-
lands of Cottis, in the regality of Dunfermline and shire of Fife, in favour of Mr.
James Betoun of Creich, his heirs, etc. Dated at Forthar, 8th January 1579-80.
Witnesses, Thomas Ballingall of Kigis, Patrick Pitcarne, William Bickartoun, and
Thomas Gourlay. [684, Box 20.
993. 22nd January 1580.] Letters of Procuratory by James Richardson of
Smeaton, for resigning in the hands of the abbot of Dunfermline an eighth part of
the lands of South Foid, in the parish and regality of Dunfermline, Fiie, occupied by
John Wallat [Welhvood], elder, portioner of Touch, in favour of the said John Wallat
and William Wallat, his lawful son [cf. No. 1029 infnt]. Dated at Smeaton, 22nd
January 1579-80. Witnesses, David Hammyltoun, Nicolas Trumbill, John Somervell
and James Harvie, servitors of granter. Signed by the granter, whose seal is appended —
a saltire between a bull's head in chief and a galley in base. Legend : ' S. lacobi
Kichardsoun.' [2584, Box 6G.
994. 29th January 1580.] Instrument of Kedemption narrating that C4eorge
Craw in East Eeston, son and heir of the late George Craw in East Reston, and Robert
Lawder in Twninghame, spouse of Magdalen Hume, relict of the said late George Craw,
in consideration of the sum of ,£50 Scots and a seven years' tack of the lands consigned
in the hands of Alexander Blyth in Coldingham, discharge and renounce in favour of
David Edingtoun of that Rk, two husband-lands, opposite Blakburne, in the barony
of Edingtoun and sheriffdom of Berwick, mortgaged by his father, the late John Eding-
toun, and they deliver up the evidents. Done in the chamber of iMr. Edmond Hay,
advocate, in Edinburgh, 29th January 1579-80. Witnesses, Patrick Edingtoun, son and
heir of David, George Lawder, son of said Robert, and John Hume, son of Robert Hume
of Rcidheuch, and the said Mr. Edmond Hay. Henry Wardlaw, by apostolic authority
notary public, and John Wardlaw, co-notary. [1443, Box 37.
995. 28th March 1580.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in charter,
dated 17th November 1579, No. 991 siijmi, directed to Alexander Wilson in West
Fontoun, by Mr. John Douglas, rector of Kilbryde and chaplain of the rood altar in
Dalkeith, with consent of James, Earl of Mortoun, for infefting Lsobella Congilton
and Edward Oliveir, her spouse, in all and whole the hou.ses called 'the onset'
lying in Gulane, between the lands of Mr. John Douglas on east and of the laird of
Saltcoittis on west, proceeding to the ' Strype ' ; with four acres of arable land, namely,
three acres of land in Lucasland, l)etween the lands of George Home on west and of
John Thonisoun on east, one piece of land called the ' butt of land lying in the mylne
tiieburne hoill,' between the lands of William Forrous on west, the Muretield on east,
and Lord Ruthven's lands on north, with four 'butts' lying in Lusylaws, the lands
of William Forrous on west, of David (oi' Laird) Smeberd on east, with the ' but ' lying
in Medowlands between the lands of the laird of Saltcoittis on south, east, and west,
and of William Forrous of Lucasland on north, all in the liarony of Dirlton, etc.
Sasine given 28th March 1580. Witnesses, William Forrous in Gulane, Kobert
Haswell there, George Forrous in Dirltoun, David Oliveir in West Fentoun, and John
Watt, servant to Barnard Howye in Gulane. John Craik, of St. Andrews diocese,
notary public. [240, Box 8.
996. loth April 1580.] Charter by Captain Patrick Cranstoun, with consent of
248 CALENDAR OF [1580
Margaret Borthwick, his spouse, alienating to Andrew Tyndale, merchant and burgess
in Ediiilnirgh, Katherine Tod, his spouse, and their heirs, etc., a land on the south side
of the High Street in Edinlnirgh, in the vennel called jNliirlzeonis [' Marlin's '] Wynd, on
the west side thereof, precisely as described of date 30tli January 15G3, No. 750 aii/mi,
also an annualient of 32s. from a back land in same close of the late Cristine Chapman,
lying on south side of High Street, the lands of the late Bynning, painter
(' pictoris '), now of William Bikkertoun, mason, on west, the lands of the late James
Gray and Robert Huntroddis on east, and the cemetery of Friars Preachers on south,
in security of an annualrent of 32s. due from the first land to George Paterson and
Cristine Thomson, his spouse. Edinburgh, 10th April 1580. Witnesses, Mr. William
Harvic, advocate, Andrew Sclaittcr, merchant, Ijurgess of Edinljurgh, Adam Bruntoun,
merchant, burgess there, James Lowrie, messenger, and James Tarbert, notary, who
leads the granter's hand at pen. [1537, Box 40.
997. 30th -March 1580.] Instrument of Kesignation and Sasine narrating that
William Dalrumpill, burgess of Dumfries, with consent of Isabella Dalrumpill, his
spouse, as conjunct fiar, resigned into the hands of Herbert Ranyng, one of the
bailies of said burgh, a tenement in the burgh of Dumfries, presently occupied by
them, and bounded between the tenement of the late John Carrutheris, .senior, on
the north, that of the late Sir John Rig on the south, the common way called ' the
Freeter gate ' on east, and the way going from the ' stinkand vennell ' to ' Wylburne ' on
west, in favour of Mr. Ninian Dalzell, schoolmaster of said town of Dumfries, and
the heirs of his l)ody, whom failing, to TilOJiAS Fkensche in (Juatcleuch, of Kirklirydrig,
the .said William and Isal)clla being bound to pay to the grantees the sum of ten merks
yearly for the rent of said tenement. Sasine was duly given in terms of said resigna-
tion on 30th March 1580, under reversion and power of redemption for 102 merks
Scots. Witnesses, Arthur Tod, John Scrymgeour, burgh-otticers, John Haliday, senior,
and Herbert Carrutheris. Mr. David Maxwell, clerk of Glasgow diocese, notary public.
A memorandum on the back of the document states that Thomas Frensch was seised in
said tenement as heir of provision of Mr. Ninian Dalzell, on 20th November 1587.
Witnesses, Robert Fransche of Franschcland, John Byrce, John Ncwall, David
Makmath and Andrew Maxwell, officers. [1504, Box 40.
998. llth Api'il 1580.J Notarial Instrument narrating that William Moise in
Tyric Mill acknowledged receipt of £5 from his 'gudsone,' Lawrence Villement,
burgess of Kirkcaldy, in redemption of a tenement of land h'ing in the said Inu-gh,
on the south of the common vennel, and bounded by the lands of Thomas Christie and
John Braidheid and William Cowper as described, alienated to Lawrence by John
Villement, his 'ooy,' and the granter thereupon declared the said lands redeemed.
Witnesses, William Reddie, weaver, liurgess of Kirkcaldy, ^^'illiam Smyth, (tlins
Malwill, ironsmith, abiding at the west end of the bridge of said burgh, and Patrick
Villiment, brother-german of Lawrence. Andrew Brown, clerk of St. Andrews diocese,
notary public. On the back of this document is an acknowledgment by Laurence
Villiment of receiving from William Reddie, weaver, and Christian Bell, his spouse,
the sum of £43 Scots, for the tenement referred to. Both documents dated llth
April 1580. [623, Box 18.
999. -3i'd April 1580.] Charter by Floicnce Balfour in Nether Gogar, with consent
of Margaret Houstoun, his spouse, granting and alienating, in terms of a contract of same
date, to J.AJiES Richard.soun of Smeaton, in liferent, and to his son, James Richardsoun,
1580] THE LAING CHARTERS 249
in fee, their heirs, etc., the eight oxgang lands of Nether Gogar [cf. No. 566 supra] vnth
mansion, etc., formerly occupied by the late Kobert Shanks, lying in the barony of
Itestalrig and .shire of Edinbui'gh : To be held to the said grantees, whom failing, to
Kobert Kichaidsoun, brother of the elder James, and his heirs, whom failing, to the
heii's whomsoever of James, for one penny Scots yearly of blench-farm. At Nether
Gogar, 23rd April 1580. Witnesses, John Houstoun, portioner of Over Lany, John
Somervell, servitor of James Kichardson, William Uchiltrie, weaver in Nether Gogar,
and Mr. John Kene, notary, who with John ^Villiamson, co-notary, signs for Alargaret
Houstoun. [1397, Box 36.
1000. 1580.] Tack or Lease by Andrew [Home], commendator of the abbey
of Jedljurgh, in favour of John Ker of Hirsell, for his lifetime and after his death to
his heirs-male for nineteen years, of the lands in the barony of Prcnderleith, named
and described, in the parish of Jedburgh and shire of Roxburgh, at a yearly rental of
50s. Scots, and for the vicarage teinds lOs. Scots. Dated 1580. Signed,
' Andro, comdat' of Jedburgh.' The seal (of which only a fragment remains) is said to
be appended 'in suppliment of the consent of our convent thairof being deceissit.'
[1024, Box 28.
1001. 20th May 1580.] Charter by Henry Lawmonth of Elenehill [cf. 2nd April
1564 .•iiij>ra], granting to Walter Geddy, lawful son and heir of the late Charles Geddy,
citizen of St. Andrew.s, an annualrent of £40 from his lands of Elenehill, in the regality of
St. Andrews and shire of Fife : To be held blench of the granter. Dated at St. Andrews,
20th May 1580. Witnesses, James Lawmonth, the granter's first-l)orn son, Thomas
Name, clothier, William Barclay, his servant, and Charles Watson, notary public.
Signed, ' Heiu-y Lawmonth, with my hand.' Indorsed is a discharge liy Walter Geddy for
the sum of 600 merks, and a renunciation of the lands, dated 30th April 1585. Witness,
George Monypenny, brother-german of the late Thomas Monypenny of Kynkell.
[2965, Box 78.
1002. 21st May 1580.] Instrument of Sasine follownng on the preceding charter
in favour of Walter Geddy. Sasine given, 21st May 1580, by Mr. Alexander ^lony-
penny, bailie. Witnesses, Mr. James Spens, pedagogue of the Lord of Lovat, Charles
Geddy, son of the late Charles Geddy, Monypenny, servant of the laird of
Bidcluithe, Thomas Lange in Elenehill. Notaries, Charles Watson and Mr. John
Toddrik, A.M., both of St. Andrews diocese. [2966, Box 78.
1003. 14th .Tune 1580.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that William Portus,
indweller in Newbatlle, resigned in the hands of Hubert Portus, bailie of Dalkeith, that
tenement of land in the south vennel described of date 12th April 1536, No. 404
supra, in favour of William Veche in Dalkeith, son of James Veche, elder, there, who
was then duly infeft. Sa.sine given 14th June 1580. Robert Veche, son of James
Veche, senior, James Veche, junior, and others, witnesses. James Murray, of St.
Andrews diocese, notary, and Sir John Rolland, co-notary. [1909, Box 49.
1004. 21th June 1580.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept, dated at '
Auchinayth, 21st June 1580, by Archibald Stewart of Castelmilk, laird of the lands, in
favour of David Crawfurd, apparent of Cartsburn, of two acres of land within the
twenty-merk lands of Finnart, occupied by Robert Branchall and Agnes Houstoun, his
spouse ; also of that piece of land called the Houndhill, within the land called Stewart's
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tenement, in the parish of Innerkip, sherifl'dom or barony of Kenfrew. Sasine given
24th June 1580, by James Weir, Ijailie. Witnesses, John Symsoun, .Stephen Scott, and
Archibald Gawy. George Thomson, of St. Andrews diocese, by apostolic authority
' notary public. [2168, Box 55.
1005. 24th and 31st July 1580.J Charter of feu-farni l)y Esnic, Earl [afterwards
Duke] of Lenox, etc., commendator of Abirbrothok and convent, granting to D.VVID
Lyell, burgess of Arbroath, and Jaxet Rynd, his spouse, and their heirs, those five
acres of the abbey lands of Ponderlawfield, with teinds, presently occupied by the said
David and his tenants, and which lie on the south side of the common way, between
that way and the acre which John Lyne now posses.ses, in the barony and regality of
Abirbrothok and sheriflVlom of Forfar : To be held feu-farm for a reddendo of two bolls
dry barley, convent measure, and thirty pence Scots yearly, with duplicaiid of the feu-
farm at entry of heirs. Dated at St. Andrews and Arbroath, 24th and 31st July 1580.
Signed, ' Esme, Commadatar of Arl)rothe,' and also by Alc.x''. Cwke, Alex'. Gyb,
Thomas LyndLsay, and . . . [name illegible], members of the chapter. [336, Box 10.
1006. 10th and 18th Septemlicr 1580.] Tack or Lease by William Ainslie, vicar
of Maxton, with consent of David [Erskine], commendator of Dryburgh, as patron,
letting to James Ker, burgess of Edinburgh, the teinds, teindsheave.s, etc., of the
vicarage of Maxton, for the term of nineteen years from Beltane (1st May) 1581, for a
yearly rental of ,£10 Scots. Dated and signed at Stirling and Maxton, 10th and 18th
September 1580. Witnesses, Robert Fowlis, Thomas Suithhous, Alexander Er.skin,
and William Ainslie, ' schirurginar.' Signed by the vicar, commendator, and by Mungo
Wilsoune, Robert Myll, and James .Jamsoun, the last name being indistinct. Convent
seal gone. Ainslie's is broken, but bears a cross fleury. Legend : ' S. Willelmi
Hensl . . .' [546, Box 16.
1007. IGth November 1580.] Instrument of Sasine, in terms of a charter by
Alexander Home of Manderstoun, dated at Coldingham, 13th November 1580, and precept
directed to George Hude, as bailie, for infefting Alexander Bradie, fisher in Eymouth,
in a third part of that cottage-land now occupied by Bradie, lying in the town of
Eyemouth, between the cottage-land of John Gray on the north, the remaining two
parts of [Bradie's] cottage-land on the south, the public way on the east, and the
'heidrig'of Houndlaw on the west. Siisine given 16ith November 1580. Witnesses,
Thomas Bradie, Cuthbert Eastoun, John Gray, Adam Trenschcour, dwellers in
Eymouth, John Pitie in Helawis, and Alexander Merschall in Fluris. William Lamb,
notary public. [1348, Box 35.
1008. 19th November 1580.] Precept of Clare Constat by Mark [Ker], com-
mendator of the monastery of Newbattle, directed to Robert Reid of Southsyde, as
Ijailie, for infefting Patrick Portuous in Newbattle as lawful heir of his brother-
german, the late Thomas Portuous, in eight acres of land near the town of Newbattle on
the north side, and a piece of land called Brewhouse-bank, now occupied by William
Portuous, father of the late Patrick, bounded between the croft and lands of the late
William Lintoun and the common vennel going to Dalhoussy on south, Robert Moffett's
lands and thusc formerly occupied by William Dickesoun on west, the lands of Pen-
dreich on north, and the lands sometime George Richardson's, with the ' Bank held '
on east, as described, in the granter's barony of Newbattle, sherifl'dom of Edinburgh :
Reserving the franktenement, etc., to the .said William Portuous and Christina Broun,
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his wfe. At Ncwliattlc, 19th Novem))cr 15S0. Witnesses, David Steviii and other
servants of the earl, and John Foiilis, notary. Signed, 'Marcus, cOmendatarius do
Newbotil." [1971, Box 50.
1009. 20th November 1580.] Precept of t'kire Constat by William, Lord Euthven
and Dirlton, for infefting OiJVER Edzar in the half-merk land of Wolstruther, in the
territory of Wolsti-uther and shire of Berwick, as heir of his father, Richard Edzar of
Flass. Dated at Edinliurgh, 20th November [indorsed 1580]. This document is much
defaced. The signature of Lord Ruthven is illegible. Seal attached, faint impression.
The \vitnesses whose names are visible are Mr. James Hering, pro\ost of Methven,
and Peter Hewatt, notary public. [329, Box 1 0.
1010. 17th December 1580.] Listrument of Redemption narrating that Richard
i\.l)ireruniby of Poltoun, burgess of Edinlmrgh, acknowledged receipt from David
Balfour of Inchry of three hundred merks on liehalf of David's father, the late David
Balfour of the Powis, whereupon Abircrumby renounced his rights to a £20 annualrent
over the lands of Powis, in the parish of Cambuskenneth and shire of Clakmannan.
Done in Mr. John Kene's writing-booth in Edinburgh, 17th December 1580. Robert
Abercromby, Richard's brother, and others, witnesses. John Kene and Robert Gairdner,
co-notaries. [950, Box 26.
1011. 24th November 1580.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that Andrew
Arbuthnott of that Ilk appeared personally before William Lepar and Alexander
Chope, bailies of the burgh of Inverbervie, who, in full court, by an inquest of the elder
and gi-eater part of the co-burgesses, etc., of the said burgh, decreed tliat the said
Andrew Arbuthnott was nearest and lawful heir to James Arbuthnott, his grand-
father, in certain lands and tenements in the burgh in which he ought to be infeft, viz.
4:5s. annualrent from a tenement of John Rait, senior, in the Cowgate, the Earl
Marishall and Andrew Moncur in Hilltoun, adjoining owners ; two roods in the Braid-
yard, called ' Lyntrudis,' the lands of John Rait, senior, and Walter Blyth adjoining;
two roods in the Seagate, the lands of Edward Scollow, burgess of Kyrkwald, and
Patrick Gray, weaver, adjoining ; and one rood in the Burghauche, the lands of Mr. Davdd
Lindsay, minister at Leith, and Andrew Moncur adjoining ; and sasine was given to
him accordingly by William Lepar, one of the bailies, 24th November 1580. William
Rait of Halgrein being a \vitness. Robert Myln, of St. Andrews diocese, notary. [449,
Box 13.
1012. 158-.] Precept of L'lurc Condut by James Lcrmonth of Dairsie,
provost, Alexander Winchester, Mr. William Cok, Alexander Carstaris, and j\lr.
William Russel, bailies of St. Andrews, for infefting John Dundas, now of New-
liston, as nearest and lawful heir of his grandfather, the late James Dundas of New-
liston, son of the deceased Christine Cant, in four particates of burgh land or four
crofts within the burgh roods of St. Andrews, as particularly described of date 4th
July 1556, No. 656 siqnv. Precept not signed, and date incomplete, 158-. [2640,
Box 68.
1013. 10th January 1581.] Charter by John Kennedy of Blairquhan, granting
and alienating to Duncan M'Adasie, his heirs, etc., the whole 20s. land of Lomnochtie,
yielding .£20 Scots of j'early rental, in the earldom of Carrick and sherift'dom of Ayr :
To lie held blench of the granter. Precept of sasine directed to \\'illiam Campble of
252 CALENDAR OF [1581
Glesnok. At BI;iir(]\i!i;ui, 10th January 1580-1. Witnesses, John M'Qnhnrne, minister
of Stratoun, Qnintin Mur of Hallowchapcll, the said William Campljcli, and William
Wallace of Didlaris. Signed by the grantor. [2655, Box 68.
1014. 10th January 1581.] Instrument of Sasine following on precept in the
above charter. Sasine given by William Campbell of Glasnok, as bailie, 21st January
1580-1. Andrew M'Caddam of Watterhead of Geith, Quintin M'Caddam of Knok-
gerroll, William Wallace of Dullaris, and others, witnesses. Michael Wallace, of
Glasgow diocese, notary public. [1061, Box 29.
1015. 10th January 1581.] Charter by John Kennedy of Blaircjuhane, selling
and alienating to Andrew Macadam in Wathirheid of Geithe, and Christina
Kennedy, his spouse, their heirs and as.signees, the 20s. lands of Bennan now occupied
by Thomas Logye, yielding £20 Scots yearly, lying in the earldom of Carrick and
.sheriffdom of Ayr : To be held in fee and heritage for one penny in blench-farm if
asked. Precept of same directed to Quintin Maccaddam of Knokgurow. Dated at
Blaircfuhan, 10th January 1580-1. Witnesse.s, John M'quhorne, minister of Stratoun,
William Campbell of Glesnok, William Wallace of Dullaris, and Quintegern Mure of
Hallowchapill. Signed, ' Johne Kennedy of Blairquhan.' [.3034, Box 80.
1016. 11th January 1581.] In,strument of Sasine in favour of the said Andrew
M'Addam of Waterhead of Geycht, and Christian Kennedy, following on precept in
the above charter. Sasine given 11th January 1580-1. Witnesses, William Steill in
Mikel-Shallacht, John Mur in Cragmollochc, John Steinsoun in Watterheid, and Andrew
M'Cluir in Bennan. Michael Wallace, of Glasgow diocese, notary. [498, Box 15.
1017. 24th March 1581.] Instrument of Sasine in favour of ^\'ILLIAM Dewar in
Southfoid and Jonet Stevinson, his spouse, on a precept in a charter of feu-farm to
them (dated 1569) by Eobert [Pitcairn], commendator of Dunfermline, of a quarter
of the town and lands of South Foid, with a sixteenth part of the same in the parish
and regality of Dunfermline and shire of Fife. Sasine given, on 24th March 1580-1,
by John Walwod, elder, jjortioner of Touch, as bailie, to William Dewar personally, and
to Andrew Walwod in Southfoid acting for Jonet Stevinson. Witnesses, Thomas
Tosheauch, chamberlain of the monastery, John Davidson, servant of commendator, John
Burne in Easter Gellett, and others. James Kingorne, notary public. [538, Box 1 6,
1018. 16th April 1581.] Instrument of Sasine in favour of Eobert Richard.SON,
lawful son of the late Richard Richardson inBallincreif, narrating that in terms of a charter
to him by Thomas RicharcLson in Gulane, the latter personally gave .sa.sine of an annual-
rent of 40s. to be paid from a tenement of land, bounded by the lands of the late John
Greif, \A^alter Wilson, and George Levingtoun of Saltcoitts, as described, in the town
and territory of Gulane, barony of Dirlton, constabulary of Haddington, etc., under
reversion and payment of £20 Scots. Done 16th April 1581. Witnesses, Thomas
Hepburn, brother of Henry Hepburn of Fortoun, and others. John Craik, notary
public. [520, Box 15.
1019. 5th May 1581.] Precept by John [Carswell 1], bi.shop of Sodor or the Isles, and
commendator of the monastery of Ecolmkill, for inducting into the rectoiy and jjarish of
Kilmore, in the earldom (or county) of Arran, Hector Makalestar, lawful son of
Charles Makalestar of Terbert, and constable of the same, the parish being vacant by
1581] THE LAING CHARTERS 253
the demission of Sir Alexander M'Alestar, last rector. The precept is directed to the
minister or render of the churches of Kilmorc and Kilbride in Arran, and is dated at
Glasgow, 5th May 1581. Witnesses, Alexander M'Alostai', prior of Archatan,
(Tilchalum M'Balag, Andrew C'alder, and George Brouiisyde, notary pulilic. Signed by
the bishop and by Alexander iM'Murchay, reader of the church of Kilmory, executor of the
precept. An instrument is indorsed, but is too faint to be deciphered. [148-1, Box 38.
1020. 15th May 1581.] Instrument narrating that John Eistoun of Scottanflatt
with his own hands gave sasine to his son and heir-apparent, Thomas Eistoun, of the
whole lands of Scottanflatt, extending to a fifty-shilling land in the regality of Torphichen
and shire of Linlithgow, reserving the granter's liferent of half the lands. Sasine given
15th May 1581. Witnesses, Alexander Home in Denes, James Polwarth of Costoun,
Peter Polwarth of Hilderstoun, and James Glen in Torphichen. James Johnstoun,
notary, ' clericus Sanctiandree diocesis, sacro sancti senatus ac regia auctoritate notarius
et tabelio publicus,' also admitted by lords of council. [2985, Box 78.
1021. 1581.] Tack of Teinds by John [Stewart], Earl of Athole, tacksman of
the parish kirk of Inchadjaie, the teinds of which are let to him and his predecessors
liy the 'deaconis' [deans] of Dunkeld, with con.sent of his curators, John, Earl of
Montrose, James, commendator of Inchaffray, James Menzies of that Ilk, Thomas
Stewart of Grantullie, and George Drummond of Blair, granting to John Campbell of
Lawers and Be.\trix Campbell, his spouse, and the survivor of them, the teindsheaves
of the lands of Scheane in Glenquoych in the parish of Incheadin, sherift'dom of Perth,
and diocese of Dunkeld, for a term of nineteen years from Lammas 1582, at a j'early
rent of 40s., 20s. of which is payable to the deacon [dean] and chapter of Dunkeld.
Dated 1.581. Testing clause blank. Signed, 'J. E. Atholl.' [1140*, Box 30.
1022. 28th May 1581.] Letters of Reversion by Andrew Cowane, biu-gess in
Stirling, and Elizabeth Alschunder [Alexander], his spouse, in favour of David Balfour
of Powhous, binding themselves that, on the paj'ment of 400 merks of principal, they
will release the lands of Powhous, in the .sherifl'dom of Clackmannan, from an annual
interest of 40 merks. Dated at Stirling, 28th May 1581. Witnesses, James Pont,
commissary of Dunblane, John Forster, burgess of Stirling, and Walter Arnett, nota,ry.
Signed, 'Andrew Cowane w' my hand.' 'Elesobatht Alexander w' my hand.' Seal
attached, not clearly legible. [774, Box 22.
1023. 1st June 1581.] Instrument narrating the resignation into the hands of
^^'illiam Lepar, one of the liailies of Inverbervie, by John Rait, senior, burgess of
Inverbervie, in favour of Alexander Choip, a co-burgess, and Eliz.abeth Cal\'ert,
his spouse, a tenement occupied by John Mjdn, tailor, on the north side of the Market
Street [' vico forali '] of the burgh, as described, the northern boundary being arable
lands called John's bank : To be held of the king in burgage and of the granter in
feu-farm for 2Gs. 8d. Scots. Sasine given 1st June 1581, James Symsoun, reader
(' lectore ') at Kinneff, being a witness, ■with Andrew Sowtter and David Coipland,
dwellers in the burgh, George Rait, officer, Robert Myln, notary. [450, Box 13.
1024. 3rd June 1581.] Letters under the quarter seal by King James the Sixth
presenting Mr. John Pitcairn to the commendator of Dunfermline [Robert Pitcairn]
and convent, as hereditary bailie of the regality, the office of bailie being vacant by the
death of the Earl of Morton. Edinburgh, :hi\ Juno 1581. [1074, Box 29.
254 CALENDAR OF [1581
1025. 10th July 1581.] Tack by Adam [Botlnvell], bishop of Orkney, com-
meiulator of Holyrood, in favour of James Murray, l)rothcr-gcrman to the late William
Murray of Polmais, John Murray of Polmais, and James Murray, his brother, and
the longest liver of them, in liferent, for all their lifetime and nineteen years thereafter,
of the teindshcaves of Broughton, the teindsheavcs of Saughtonhall, the teindsheaves of
Loch])ank or Halkerston's croft and Quhytcroft, all in the parsonage of St. Cuthberts,
regality of Holyrood, barony of Broughton, anil shire of Edinburgh ; also the teindsheaves
of Over Libcrton in said shire. Yearly payments : for Broughton, one hundred merks
Scots ; for Sauchtonhall, twelve bolls wheat, twenty bolls beir, two chalders oats, or £8
for the wheat, twenty merks for the beir, and £d, 6s. 8d. for the oats ; for Lochbaiik,
etc., eight bolls wheat (or eight mei-ks money) and eight bolls beir (or eight merks) ;
and for Upper Liberton, ten Imlls wheat (or ten merks), fourteen bolls Ijeir (or fourteen
merks), and two chalders of oats (or £9, 6s. 8d.). Signed at Holyroodhouse, 10th July
1581, by the bishop, as commendator, and by Andrew Blakhall, Mr., Alexander Forester,
Mr., Peter Blakwod, Mr. [the word Mr. = minister, being added after names instead of
'Dene,' formerly prefixed], and James Abarcrumby. Seal of Holyrood Abbc}' attached,
in fair preservation, the commendator's arms being : on a chevron between three trefoils
slipped, a mullet. See BegMcr of Holi/nm?, plate iv. [169, Bo.x 6.
1026. ilst July 1581.] Ijctters of Reversion by William Sibbett in Cambuskenneth
in favour of Daviu Balfour of Incherye, who has alienated to him an annualrent of
twenty merks Scots from the lands of Powhouse in the sherif!(lom of Clackmannan ;
binding himself that on payment of 200 merks ('stampit penneis and plakis being
exceptit ') in the parish kirk of Stirling, or consigned in the hands of the provost and
bailies there, he will resign the lands. Dated at Powhouse, 21st July 1581. Witnesses,
John Malice in Cambuskynneth, John Scharp and \\'illiam JPkye, servitors of David
Balfour, John Callender in West Grange, and Walter Arnot, notary public. Signed,
' Wellzem Seltbet wy' my hand.' Seal attached, much defaced, but apparently bearing
a cross moline. [2987, Box 78.
1027. — — 1-5 — •] Letter of Reversion by Robert Craigingelt of that Ilk and
Elizabeth Erskine of Gartmore, his sjwuse, in favour of David Balfour of Inseheoch,
fiar of Powhous, binding themselves, on payment of £100 Scots in the parish kirk of
Stirling, to resign one-half of an annualrent of £20 Scots over the lands of Powhous in
the lordship of Cambuskenneth and shire of Clackmannan, and the remainder on pay-
ment of another £100. Dated and signed at Stirling (day and year blank). Witne.sses,
John Graheme of Ballindorrane, James Wyse, William Darroch, James Oswald, notary,
and John Wallas, co-notary. Signed, 'RCragingelt of yat ilk, Elezebeth Erskin of
Gartmof.' Two seals attached, in a verj^ defaced condition. [1173, Box .31.
1028. 28th July 1581.] Tack by Walter [Reid], abbot of Kinloss, and convent
thereof, granting to their servitor John Paradice, his heirs and assignees, certain
houses and yards occupied l)y James Bruce and James ^^'alkar in Kinlos, ' lyand at the
west end of Athes woud at the eist on the ane pairt, and thairfra mercheand as the gett
lyes, sowth and north endlangis be Andro Spense yaird dyk at the west on the uther
pairt, extending fra James Reidis dyk at his land endis at the sowth, discenden to the
commond gett at the land endis of Mwrtounc at the north, togidder with twa akirris of
land lyancl be sowth Athes woud betwix the akirris of land perteining to Robert
Johnstoune and his moder Elizabeth Hwym at the eist and wast pairtis, extending fra
the landis oft" Dundarkny at the sowth discenden to Athes woud at the north,' lying
1581] THE LAING CHARTERS 255
within the Ijarony and regality of Kinlos and sheriffdom of Elgin and Forres, for the
space of nineteen years from Whitsunday 1581, at a yearly rental of 6s. 8d. Scots
money, and for each of the two acres five firlots ' fernie \nctuall ' at Candlemas, ' with
fowir pultrie for fowir penneis the pece,' or for ' ilk bott of the said fermes ' the sum of
6s. 8d. money at the option of the lessee. Precept of sasine directed to Andrew Forsyth,
apparent of Vindehillis, as bailie. Dated at Kinlos, 28th July 1581. Witnesses, John
Young of Kilmanadyc, Thomas Dundas, Andro Forsyth, and David Duncan. Signed,
' Walterus Abbas of Kiidos.' ' Ego Archebaldus Breidwoid subscril^o.' ' Ego Allex' Baud
subscribe' Seal attached, oval; the Virgin seated with the Child on her knee, both
crowned ; three kneeling figures in foreground, above which a ■winged figure is hovering ;
a star at top of seal. Legend : 'S. Commvno Monasterii de Kynlos.' [310, Box 10.
1029. nth August 1581.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding on a charter and
precept (dated 20th May 1579) by Robert [Pitcaim], commendator of Dunfermline,
granting to Williaji Wai.wod, son and heir-apparent of John Walwod, elder, portioner
of Touch, in feu-farm, that eighth part of the lands of South Foid, now occupied by him,
in the parish and regality of Dunfermline and shire of Fife. Sasine given, l^th August
1581, by Thomas Toscheauch, chamberlain of the monastery. Witnesses, William and
Alexander Carny, sons of the late Andrew Carny of Clachladrum, Andrew Walwod in
South Foid, and Merlay Dewar there. James Kingorne, notary public. [1424, Box 37.
1030. 11th September 1581.] Charter by George Ogilvie of Dunlugas, granting
to Alex.vndeii ArcHiNCR.iW in Northfield a half cotland lying in the town of Colding-
ham, bounded between the lands of David Ellem on west and Umphred Crawfurd's
cotland on east, the cemetery on south and highway on north, as described ; also a half
acre of land in the Northfield, bounded by the common lone on east, the ' Hawauk ' on
west, the gardens of Northfield on north, and the ' commoun ' on south, as descriljcd, all
in the barony of Coldingham and shire of Berwick [see also charter, 1st January 1578,
No. 95G m/im] : To be lield in feu-farm for a yearly feu-duty amounting in all to 15s. 4d.
Dated at Banff', 11th September 1581. Witnesses, Martin Forman in Fodlaw, Sir
George Scot, notary, and others. Signed, 'george ogiluy of diilugus with my hand.'
Seal attached, defaced. [1714, Box 44.
1031. 158-.] Charter [or copy of charter] liy Thomas ^\'entoun of Stradichtie-
martenc for implementing his part of a contract between him and Thom.VS WentoCN,
his uncle, dated 20th April lasf, ordered to be recorded in the books of the lords of
council of the sheriflclom of Forfar, the commissary of St. Andrews and of the provost
and bailies of Dundee, by \artue of which he is bound to infeft his uncle in a liferent
for his life ; wherefore he gives and grants to his said uncle Thomas, for his life oidy, an
annualrent of twenty merks Scots, to be uplifted at the feast of the Lord's nativity
[25th December] yearly, from his lands and to^vn of Petteinpene lying in the barony of
Stradichtie-martene, regality of Kescobc, and sheriffdom of Forfar : To be held of the
granter, his heirs and assignees, in fee heritably, for a reddendo of two pennies Scots of
blench-farm, if asked. The charter is not signed, the testing clause is not complete,
and the date not filled in. [158-.] [,'3282, Box 87.
1032. 17th October 15S1.] Letter of Keversion by Ilary Criehton, brother-gcrman
to Patrick Crychtoun of Strathurde, in favour of GEOKCiE Stewart of Arntullie of the
lands of iVrnetullie, mortgaged to the said Harry for 200 merks. Dated at Dunkeld,
17th October 1581. Witnesses, .Tames Wallandv of Auchna£;owell, John Stewart in
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liotmell, Sir Duncan M'Nair, notary, find Patrick (Jregoiir, the grantor's servant.
[G95, Box 20.
1033. — November 1.581 (?).] Portion of a Charter by Andrew Murray of Arngosk,
knight, in terms of a contract, dated 11th November 1581, granting to MrN(;o (Quinti
gern) Weir and Kathekine Burne, his spouse, £100 Scots of annualrent from the
hinds of Wester T)uddingston. Precept of sasine directed to William 15(inkill, tluthior,
Ijui'gess of E<linburgh, as l^ailie. Testing clause, etc., cut away. [1033, Box 28.
1034. 24th November 1581.] Instrument narrating that Mr. John Pitcairn of
Forthir, for the love he V)orc to his lawful son, HuiiERT Pik'Akne, and that he niiglit
live honourably, passed to his own lands of Dounfield [in the shire of Fife] and gave
sasine to the said Kobcrt in said lands with tower, etc., reserving a liferent to the
granter and his wife, Agnes Atoune. Sasine given 24th November 1581. Witnesses,
Patrick Pitcaiiii, William Bickartoun, David Ray, and other servants of gi-anter.
Andrew Greif, notary. [92G, Box 26.
1035. 7th December 1581.] Instrument narrating that in presence of the notary
and witnesses, Patrik Cokburne, sheritl'-depute of the sheritllhim of Berwick, in terms of
the king's letters, passed to two husband-lands 'foirnent Blaiklmrne,' in said sheritldom,
and there, conform to a decreet obtained by David Edingtoi'N of that Ilk, heritor of
said lands, against Captain Robert Lawder in Tuninghame and Magdalene Home, his
spouse, the sherifl'-dcpute, finding the ground of the said huids 'void and red,' immedi-
ately entered and possessed the said David, his servants and goods, u])on the said two
husband-lands, 'and deliverit the plewch stilt in the said Davidis handis vpone the
araljill grownd thairof,' to be peaceably occupied, laboured, and used by him as his
proper heritage in time coming, as in the royal letters. Done at 1 1 A.M. on 7th December
1581 before Bartholomew Burnet, John Burnet, John Malcumboy, servants of David
Edington, Adam Coklnune, brother-german of said Patrick, James Cokburne in Lang-
toun, and Mathew Belsches, officer of said sheritTdom. George Craig, notary public.
[3283, Box 87.
1036. 27th January 1582.] I'roeuiatory of Resignation Ijy Symon Makeulloch of
Myrtoun appointing Mr. Patrick Vans of Barnbarroch to resign in the hands of King
James the Si.xth the lands and l)arony of Myrtoun, with tower, etc., in the lordship of
Galloway and shire of Wigton, in favour of the granter's son and heir, William
M'CULLOCH ; reserving the granter's liferent and that of his wife, Mariota Gordon, in
certain lands. Dated and signed at Myrtoun, 27th January 1581 [1582], Witnesses,
Thomas M'Culloch, son of Alexander M'Culloch of Killasser, Walter Adiestoun in Vig,
and Laurence Colvill. A memorandum on the back states that Sir John Gordon of
Lochinvar made the resignation at Holyrood in February. John [Maxwell], Earl of
Morton, a witness. [255, Box 8.
1037. 28th February 1582.] Charter by King James the Sixth confirming to
Thomas Tosheauch, chamberlain of the monastery of Dunfermline, his heirs, etc., a
charter in his favour by liobert [Pitcairn], commendator of the said monastery, dated
at Dunfermline, 10th Septeml)er 1580, granting the great meadow, commonly called the
new meadow, with the arable lands and others, lying between the burn course called
Pitfirrane Myre and the lands of Crummy on the west, the meadow called the Alms
meadow ('pratum eleemosinarii Ik ammerallis mcdow ') and tlie lands of Galrig on the
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east, the lands of Pitluver, Ratiflcllis Craigis, with a part of Medowend, on south, the
said l)urn course, the lands of Galrig Cavill and Pitfinane on north, as descrilied, in
the regality of Dunfermline and shire of Fife: To be held in feu-farm for £0, 13s. 4d.
Scots yearly. Bailie named in precept of sasine, John Walwod, elder, portioner of
Touch. Confirmed at Holyrood, 28th February 1581-2. Cf. Rfgidnm Miujiii Sifjilli,
vol. V. No. 343. [466* Box 14.
1038. 9th May 1582.] Instrument narrating that in presence of John Moresoun,
one of the bailies of Edinburgh, John Eos, ironsmith, burgess of Edinburgh, with
consent of Agnes Kcal.souii, resigned a tenement at the head of Niddry's Wynd
[cf. No. %\5 supra and No. 1203 infrti] in favour of Mr. Thomas Gilueut, advocate, the
same having been mortgaged and again redeemed by him ; further, the .said Thomas
Gilbert resigned the whole tenement, back and front, in favour of himself and Chiustina
Henry.soun, his spouse, their heirs, etc., who were duly infcft by the .said bailie.
Sasine given 9th May 1582. Witnesses, Nicolas Uddart, merchant, Mr. John Provand,
merchant, and others. Alexander Guthrie, notary public. [1627, Box 42.
1039. 8th June 1582.] Charter by Robert Cunninghame, son and heir of the late
Robert Cunninghame in Dalkeith, conveying to William Waiche, indweller of the
town of Dalkeith, and to Cathaiuxe Portwous, his spouse, an annualrent of £20 from
three parts of a cottage-land in Dalkeith on the south side of the High Street, bounded
between the fourth part of said land, now belonging to James Heiche on east, and the
tenement of the late Nicolas Watsoun's heirs on west. At Dalkeith, 8th June 1582.
Witnesses, Robert Portuous, bailie in Dalkeith, and others. Archibald Millar, notary,
signs for granter. [1681, Box 43.
1040. 10th June 1582.] Charter by Esme, first Duke of Lennox, E;irl of Darnley,
Lord of Torboltoun, Dalkeith, etc., gianting to Robert Cuninghame, son and heir of
the late Robert Cuiiingham, the above three parts of a cottage-land, with three parts of
a yard of the same, lying in the town of Dalkeith on the south side of the great street
between the land (a foiuth part of said cottage-land) belonging to James Heich on east,
and the tenement of the heirs of the late Nicholas Watsoun on the west, which three
parts were formerly held bj' the late Rol>ert and Bessie Lawson, his wife [cf. No. 655
auji'd], from the late James, E;irl of Morton (Regent), in feu-farm in chief, and now
belong to the granter by gift from the king on account of the Earl's forfeiture : To be
held of the granter for 10s. yearly feu-duty; reser%-ing Bessie Lawson's liferent. At
Dalkeith, 10th June 1582. Witnesses, Mr. David M'Gill, advocate, Mr. Henry Kerr of
Greinland, and Archibald Millar, notary public. Signed, 'Efme Duik of Lenox and
Lord Dalkyeth.' [1344, Box 35.
1041. 16th June 1582.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a charter
(dateil at the city of Duiikeld, 1st March 1581-2) by George Stewart of Arntullie, grant-
ing and alienating to Ale.xander PENNYcrKE, in Craigtoun, the lands of Craigtoun,
Ijnng in the barony of Laychwood and the sheriffdom of Perth. Witnesses to charter,
John Irving of Muklymoir, Alexander Stewart of Dalgis, Sir John Sandison, and
David Morison. Sasine given, on 16th June 1582, by John Pennycuke, portioner of
Dulgarthill, as bailie. Witnesses, Donald Caddell in Ladukj', Andrew Caddell, his son,
David Elder there, and William Anderson in Newtoun. Notaries, Duncan M'Nair of
Dunblane diocese, and David Morisonc of Dunkeld diocese, both by apostolic authority.
[3205, Box 83.
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258 CALENDAR OF [1582
1042. 23rd June 1582.] Oblig.ation by Anthony Johnson of Spyllcstiy, in the
county of Lincoln, tailor, to pay to Agnes Potts of (4atcside, county Durham, and
Thomas Potts there, 20 merks. Dated 23rd June 1582. [2062, Box 52.
1043. 24th June 1582.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a charter,
dated at Dalkeith, 10th June 1582, by Esme, Duke of Lennox, lord of Dalkeith, etc.,
granting to Kobekt Cunningh.vme, son and heir of the late Kobert Cunningham,
the three parts of a cottage-land, described in No. 1040 supm, lying in the town of
Dalkeith, reserving the liferent to Bessie Lawson, mother of the grantee. Sasine given
by Robert Porteous in Dalkeith, as bailie, 24th June 1582. Witnesses, John Mathesoun
in Dalkeith, Robert Porteous, younger, there, and William Porteous, messenger in
Edinburgh. Notary, Archibald Millar. [2532, Box 65.
1044. 24th June 1582.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that Robert Cwning-
hamc, son and heir of the late Robert Cwninghame in Dalkeyth, freely, with his
own hands, gave sasine of the annualrent of £20 Scots, granted on 8th June 1582,
No. 1039 sitjmt, to William Waiche, indwellcr, and to Katharine Porteovs, his
spouse. Done on 24th June 1582. Witnesses, John Mathesoun in Dalkeith,
Robert Portuous, junior, there, and William Portuouse, messenger. Archibald Millar,
notary. [791, Box 22.
1045. 11th August 1582.] Agreement dated at Kelso, 11th August 1582, between
TiioM.v.s F^VLAVE or Fal.\, in Home, on one part, and Katiieiune Hoppkinuill, spouse
of the late John Fala in Nenthorn, on the other part, by which she consents to
the immediate entr}^ of the said Thomas, his heirs, etc., to the ' rowmes,' tacks,
steading.?, corns, and cattle which belonged to her late husband, while Thomas Fala
binds himself and his heirs to pay her 'zeirly induring hir dayes only, sevin bollis
victuall, viz., thre bollis and ane half rynnen met beir, and vther thre bollis and
anc half hcippit ait meill, vytht the half land heidroome quhilk James Hendersone
(lucllis intill presently, vytht ane gyrse soume, ane infcild and anc vther outfeild,
induring hir dayes only, and scho nor nane of hirris, kyne, freyndis or assignai.s, to clamc
nor allege ony kyndnes thairto after hir deceis.' Katherine shall also have ' the haill
insycht geir except only anc furneist bed and the haill queik [living] gudis to be cqualy
dovidit tham, by the herzealdis.' The victuals are to be paid Ijctween Candlemas and
Martinmas yearly, and delivered in the town of Nenthorn ' vytht the custome half
furlot of Kelso,' John Palmer in Kelso becoming surety for the delivery of the said
victual, to whom Thomas Fala grants warrandice and power of distraint if necessary
iivei' his lands of Nenthorn. Instruments were required by the parties from Thomas
Aitkin, the notary subscribing, at 3 I'.ii. of the date, in George Houme's house in Kelso.
AVitnesses, Mark Home of Hardismylne, the said George Home in Kelso, George
Glasinvrycht there, Rol)ert Danestoun there, called of the Charterhous, and Alexander
Brounfeild of the Ncddermains. [814, Box 23.
1046. 1582.] Document relating to the duties and thirlage of Foidsmill —
apparently an agreement between the farmers of the Grange of Crombie and the miller.
It is here given in full. ' Memorandum — This is the dewite quhilkis we fermoraris of
the Grangis of Crummy, haldin of the Abbay of Culros of the Abbot and Coiment of
the sam, auchit to do to ouir mile that we ar thyrll to, callit Foidis mill, baytht anent
the multur that we aw to hyr and otheris nessessaris pertenand to hyr as eftyr
followis : — Item, In primis The thyrile, the hailc toun and grangis of Crummy to haif
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twa chaldyr of schilling and of the twa chaldyr of schilling the fermoraris to haif ane
lioll and the multraris ane pec, wythtout ony knaif schipe or ony other dewite aucht be
the fermoraris to the mill for the said twa chaldyr of schilling scheling and gryndin
sufficiently. Item, the haile grangis of dummy and fermorerris thairof aw to haif
aucht chaldyr of schilling, quhilkis schilling the fermoraris payis to the plaice of Culros
for XV schaldyr of maill for and the multraris to haif ane pec and the fermoraris
twa bollis ay quhill the auchit chaldyr be multrit. Item, giff the fermoraris fallis ony
mair nor this x [sic t xv] schaldyr of schilling the multraris to haif ane pec and
the fermoraris xx" pecis. Item, this is the just thyrll that we fermoraris of
Crummy aw to our mile c^uhilk was vsit in Gilbeit Foidis tyme and in Eobert
Carnis tyme ciuhilk was befor Gilbert Fod in the said mile, and keipit the mill hymselfi'
and was callit Rob Miller for the sam. Item the said Gilbert Foid, all his tym, held
ane servant in his houise that keipit the mile and maid seruice to the Grangis vpone
the said Gilbertis expensis, payand him meit and fee thairfor and the Grangis payit
nathing bot thair multyr allanerly. Item, for this cauise the millerris and multraris aw
to fynd ws fennoraris ane dry and sufficient mill and millhouise wytht sufficient
nessesaris pertenand to the mile to lawbour the forsaid -ivituall wytht, and we fermoraris
aw to do nathing to the mile except to help to draw hir stanis ijuhen thay ar reiddy
wyne. Item the sam multyr we wis zit. Item, the saidis millaris multraris hes ane
certane land of ws for his soumis grise cjuhilk he aucht to haif had of the Grangis, maid
to him be the decreit of fouir men and nother will he pay ws the teynd of it
nor zit content us thairfor, and the saidis multraris for his horse grise, quhilk he
hes land of ws for, auchit to help ws fermoraris to laid in our corne in harst and furthe
wytht our fuilze in beir-seid tyme, and to help to the mile wytht our dry come and to
the plaice of Culros wytht our fermis, the quhilk he dois nocht. Item we aw nathing
to the mile bot as the Grangis payit to the mile quhen it was in the plaice hand.
Item quhen the Grangis was in the plaice hand thair was sawin in the haile to^vne bot
xvj chaldyr of aitis, of quheit twa chaldyr, of beir xx bollis, quhilk .sal be prowin
and stand in mistyr and consj-ddyr quhat multjT was gottin than be thair is now, and
than the maile was alse weile payit as it is now. It is nocht aneucht to seik ws wytht
new nowationis quhilk is a contrar justice and the common weile. Item the said
multraris will nocht fynd ws ane dry and sufficient houise vpone our mile as he aw to
do for to lawbour my lorclis fermis in, bot quhen it is ane schour scho is all in ane myr
and weitis all the wituall that cumis to hir quhen it is weit. Gif this be thankfully
doun or nocht, God wot and the cuntre keiniis.
' Memorandum — It is constitut and wis in this realm thrpw all the haile realme that
other fermoraris or maile men sail sell als meikle of the crop of the ground as to pay
ane tcrmi.s maile and uphald the haile gangand pleuchis to lawbour the ground wytht.
Mem. If it may schance, as it dois at tymis, that we quha ar fermoraris of Crummy
and other plasis that we want of ouir fermis to the plaice and maister wytht and hes it
nocht growand that zeir and ane price set thairon be ouir maister and his factouris ;
cjuhy ma_v we nocht sell alse meikle of the nixt crop as to pay ouir maistir wytht als
weile as the maile man sellis to pay his maistyr wytht. Mem. Quhair he suld haif ane
kyll of thre or four bollis of aitis, to help puir men he suld haif ane horse to help in
wytht his thyrle. Mem. That we fermoraris of Crummy auchit to scheis the mile
knaif of ouir mile at ouir schesing and nocht to be schosin be the multraris. Mem. We
get na te^'nd of John Futhe as we get of Andro Wilsoiui his land giffin furtht of the
Grangis in lyk maner as his is, and we auchit to haif the teynd thairof be rason
we haif the haile teynd of the Grangis of Crimimy. Mem. ^ the
' Almost illegible, ami words conjectural.
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teyndis of our grangis we may .sell ihamc or lawhour thamc at quhat myll we pleis [as
the wis] 1 off the realmc of Scotland is. ' the teyiid
of Johns Futheis mill and the quhilk we fermoraris auchit to haif and the said Johne
[Futile hcs hckl] ' the saidis teyiid schewis fra ws wrangously thi.s xxx zeris bygane,
the quhilk ' to w.s fermoraris of the Graingis of
Crummy ' Patrik] ^ Futhie acceptis this condisioun quhilk is gevin
be tennentis of Crumbe I oblis never to cum in the [contrair] i
the zier of God i'" v'= fourscoir twa zeris.^ (Signed) Patrik Futhie w' my hand.'
[839, Box 24.
1047. 9th September 1.582.] Charter by James Kincaid, younger, of that Ilk,
and of Craiglokart, with consent of Christine Leslie, his spouse, in favour of Stephen
Kincaid, portioner of Broughton, in liferent, and of Robert Kincaid, his second son,
and his heirs-male, etc., of an annualrent of £20 Scots from the lands of Craiglokart,
manor-place, etc. : To be held blench of the granter. Dated at Edinburgh, 9th
September 1582. Witnesses, Edward Kyncaid, burgess of Edinburgh, Kobert Kyncaid,
lirother-german of Stephen, "William Laing and Alexander Freir, writers. Seals attached ;
the first — a fess ermine between two mullets in chief and a castle, triple towered,
in base. ' S. . . . Kincaid ' ; the second — quarterly first and fotu-th, a liend charged
with three buckles ; second and thii'd, a lion rampant. Legend broken away, but
evidently the seal of Christine Leslie. [222, Box 8.
1048. [9th] September 1582.] Letter of Reversion by the said Stevin Kincaid,
portioner of Broughton, for himself and as administrator to Robert Kincaid, his second
son, in favour of Jame.s Kincaid, younger, of that Ilk, and Cristiane Leslie,
his spouse, of the said lands of Craiglokart, conveyed in security as above stated.
Dated September 1582. Witnesses, Robert and Edward Kyncaid, not designed,
and William Laing, writer. Signed by granter. Seal attached, bearing a tower only.
Legend, ' Robertus Kincaid.' [223, Box 8.
1049. 15th September 1582.] Charter by Robert Logan of Restalrig granting
in feu-farm to Alexander Achincraw, in Coldinghame, a husband-land and a half
of land now occupied by the latter, lying in the town and territory of Hornden, in the
shire of Berwick, resigned by David Home of Nynewellis : To be held of the granter for
a reddendo of 20s. Scots. Signed by the granter, 'Robert Logae of restalrige,' at
Cockburnspath, on 15th September 1582. Witnesses, William Auchincraw, elder, in
Swynwode, Patrick Achincraw in East Restoun, George Hume and John Bell, both in
Hornden. [518, Box 15.
1050. IGth October 1582.] Indenture between Roger Fowberie of Fowberie, in
the county of Northumbei-land, gentleman, and Henry Reveleye of Homeltone in same
county, by which the first partj% for a sum of money, grants and leases to the second
party two tenements, etc., within the town and ' fealdis ' of Fowberie, and a piece of
meadow called the ' Saggicm^'cr,' for twenty -one years from Whitsunday past, for
26s. 8d. yearly and one penny yearly foi' the meadow if asked. Dated 16th October
1582. [2063, Box 52.
' Almost illegible, and words conjectural.
- This acceptance is in a different hand from the rest of the document, and may be written much
later than the original text, as the .John Futhie apparently complained of died before 28th February
1567. See that date. No. 818 supra.
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1051. IGth October 1582.] Obligation by Henry Reveley, lately of Homeltoun in
county Northumberland, gentleman, to pay to Roger Fowberie of Fowberie, in said
county, gentleman, £40 English, if the conditions of certain indentures betwixt the
parties be not observed by the said Henry. Dated 16th October 1582. [3191, Box 83.
1052. 18th October 1582.] Instrument of Resignation narrating that Alexander
Achincraw in Coldinghamc resigned in the hands of his superior, Robert Logax of
Restalrig, a husband-land and a half husband-land in the town and territory of Hornden
and sheriffdom of Berwick, in favour of the resigner himself in liferent, and of Patrick
Achincraw, his lawful son, and Janet Thomson, his wife, in conjunct fee. Done at
Fastca.stlo, 18th (?) October 1582. Witnesses, John Logan, servant ('famulo') of John
Touris of Innerleith, John Balgarno in Dowlaw, Michael Wilso!i in Newtoun of Fast-
castell, James Selkirk there, and Robert Gray, servant of the said Robert Logan.
Notary, John Uchiltre, of St. Andrews diocese. [2429, Box 62.
1053. 29th October 1582.] Listrument of Sasine following on a precept, dated at
Keremuir, 28th October 1582, by Thomas Ogilvy of Wester Persy, directed to Patrick
I'almer, as bailie, for infefting David Ogilvy of Glenmoye and Margaret Arbuthnot,
his wife, in the lands of Wester Persy, held in feu of the Monastery of Arbroath
(cf. No. 361 siqmt), reserving their liferents to Thomas Ogilvy and Isobella Forlies, his
spouse. Witnesses to precept, Walter Ogilvy of Kilhill, Thomas Ogilvy, son of John
Ogilvy of Inshewyn, Thomas Ogilvy in Alycht, and Walter Vinter in GlcncoAvik.
Sasine given to the parties accepting on 29th October 1582. Witnesses, Richard
Gledlawe, ironsmith, David Alexander in Wester Perse, and Thomas Gledlawe. Abraham
Pigott, of St. Andrews diocese, by royal authority notary, and William Schewan,
co-notary. [1329, Box 35.
1054. 19th November 1582.] Precept by John Carnegy of Balglas.sj', immediate
superior of Mr. John Bartane, dean of Dunkeld, superior of John Mortimer of Fleming-
ton in the underwritten lands (directed to Mr. William Gardin, as bailie), in terms of
a royal precept (dated at Edinburgh, 30th April 1582) setting forth that the said JoHX
Mortimer had been served heir to his father, the late John Mortimer, fiar of Fleming-
ton, in the lands of Tullyfandylane, in the barony of Balglassy and sheriffdom of Forfar,
held of Mr. John Bartane, to whom three precepts had lieen addressed requiring him
to give sasine to the heir, but he having refused, the present writ is issued to the over-
lord to the same effect, and this precept is accordingly granted by the overlord at
Dundee, 19th November 1582. Witnesses, George Wischert of Drj'mmo, William
Duncan, burgess of Dundee, Alexander Wcdderburn, clerk of Dundee, and Da\id, his
son. Signed, ' Jhone Carnegy of yat Ilk w' my hand.' Seal attached — eagle \\ith
wings displayed. Legend: 'S. lohannis Carnagy d'eod.' [2390, Box 61.
1055. 16th Jaiuiary 1583.] Instrument narrating that William Forrous in Gulane
gave sasine, 'propriis manihus,' to George Home, portioner of Gulane, and his spouse,
Helen Heriot, of three acres of land in Lucasland, between the lands of George Le^ing-
toun of Saltcoittis on west and those of George Home on cast, and another acre in the
Lusylaws, between the lands of Edward Oliver on east and of George Levingtoun on west,
in the barony of Dirleton, constabulary of Haddington, etc., 16th January 1582-3. Wit-
nesses, James Mortoun in Gulane, John Thorbrand there, John Vartye there, John Clerk
there, and Robert Diksoun in ]\Iurcficld. John Craik, notary public. [1631, Box 42.
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1056. 16th January 1583.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that Edward Oliveir
in West Fenton passed to two acres of land, one lying in Lucaslands, between the lands
of John Thorasoun on east and of George Home on west, and the other in Lusylaws,
between Muirfeild on east and the lands of William Forrous on west, in the barony of
Dirleton, etc., and \\'ith consent of his wife, Isabella Congilton, gave sasine of said acres
to George Home, portioner of Gulane, under reversion for £100. Done 16th January
1582-3. Witnesses, John Thomsoun in Dirltoun, James Swan in Dunbar, Adam Babdyc
in Fentounebarnis, and John Caimowquhej'. Notary, John Craik. [2880, Box 75.
1057. ''^th February 1583.] Notarial Instrument narrating that John Douglas of
Little Harwood gave sasine vnih his own hands to William Douglas, his son and heir-
apparent, of the lands of Little Harwod in the barony of Caldour and sheriffdom of
Edinburgh, reserving the granter's own liferent of the lands. Sasine given 7th February'
1582-3. Witnesses, James Tenent of Lennox [Linhouse], George Douglas in Strabrok,
William Lockart in Adiewell, John Sawaris in Harwod, William Cuninghame, ' creilman,'
and James Johnstoun, notary public, who signs along with Andrew Ker of St. Andrews
diocese, 7iotary to the writ. [2795, Box 72.
1058. 9th March 1583.] Charter by Thomas Otterburn of Eeidhall, in temis of
a contract of sale (dated at Edinburgh, 8th March 1582), granting and alienating to
Archibald Napier of Edinbillie, knight, Elizabeth Moubray, his spouse, and Alex-
ander Napier, their son and his heirs, etc., an annualrent of 120 merks, to l)e uplifted
from the lands of Gorgie, with the mill, mill lands, etc., in the sheriffdom of Renfrew :
To be held of the granter for one penny Scots of blench-farm. Dated at Edinburgh,
9th March 1582-3. Witnesses, Alexander Lawson, Adam Dunbar, Kobert Gairdner,
notaries, Mr. John Kene, writer in Edinburgh, Robert Newlandis, and Aixhibald Andro,
his servitors, and Duncan Walker, servator of Archibald Naper. Signed, ' TOt?burne of
Reidhaill.' Seal attached — shield sho'wing, guttee, a chevron between three (otters' ?)
heads, three and one; crest, an otter's head. Legend: ' S. Tome Ottirbvrn.' [2918, Box 77.
1059. [9th] March 1583.] Letters of Reversion by Sir Archibald Napier of Edin-
liillic, knight, his spouse, and their son, in favour of Thomas Otterburn of Reidhall,
of the above lands of Gorgie and others in Renfrewshire, by ainiexation. Edinburgh,
[9th] March 1582-3. Witnesses, Adam Dunbar, Robert Gairdner, and Alexander
Lawson, notaries, and others, the last-named, with John Home, notary, signing for
Elizabeth Mowbray. One seal out of three remaining. Napier arms, rather faint.
Legend : ' S. Archibaldi Naper of Mercaston.' [8-40, Box 2-1.
1060. 27th March 1583.] Instrument of Sasine following on precept in the above
charter. No. 1058 siqmi. Sasine given by Richard Wardlaw of Wareistoun on the lands,
27th March 1583. Witnesses, Duncan Walker, minister at Borthuik, William Robe-
soun in Nether Marcheinston, Andrew Listoun in the Myreside of Over Marcheinston,
John Broun, miller of Gorgie mUl, and John Millar, his servant. Alexander Lawson
and Robert Gairdner .sign as notaries. [847, Box 24.
1061. 20th April 1583.] Notarial Instrument narrating that Marion Douglas and
James Cockburn of Chouslie, her spouse, declared in presence of Ninian Spottiswood
of that Ilk that they had obtained two decreets before the sheriff of Berwck, the one
against the said Ninian and Jane Brounfield, relict of the late David Spottiswood of
that Ilk, for £182, 8s. money, and of date at Langtoun, 25th May 1574, and the other
1583] THE LAI XG CHARTERS 2G3
decree of date at Langtoun, 12th April 15S0, also against Ninian, for the sum of £715,
which decrees were oljtaiiied Ijecause of the ejection of Marion and her spouse from
half a husband-land of the lands of liawburn on the south side of the Rawliurn AVater,
in which they were possessed hy a Contract of Division, made at Longformacus, 13th
March 1560-1, between the late David Spottiswood of that Ilk on one part, and the
said Marion and James with the late William Cockburn of Chouslie and Katherine
Kedpath on the other part, by which it was agreed that the said Marion and James
should have the lands until John Forton of Alameside was satisfied by the late David
Spottiswoode of that Ilk for his half husband-land in the south quarter and Skarlaw
quarters of Kaburn ; and the said John Forton having acknowledged satisfaction to be
given him by a contract of excambion between him and the above-named Ninian
Spottiswood, son of David, dated Haddington, 30th March 1583, in which he and
Andrew Forton, his son and apparent heir, resigned all right to the last-named half
husband-land to the said Marion and her spouse, they, in terms of such renunciation,
discharge the said Ninian Spottiswood of the two decreets and the sums contained in
them. Done at Haddington, in the Tolbooth, 20th April 1583, in presence of David
Sinclair of Blans, John Cokburn, sheriff-depute of the constabulary of Haddington,
James Cokburn, and John ^\'od in Flas, witnesses. James Wilkie, of St. Andrews
diocese, notary, and John Symson, co-notary. [2498, Box 64.
1062. 4th June 1583.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that James Carstaris,
portioner of the lands of Strathkynnes, with consent of his wife, Elizabeth Turnbill,
(signified by her oath apart from her husband), personally gave sasine of one-third of
his eighth part of the lands of Strathkynnes, in the regality of St. Andrews and shire
of Fife, to David D.\lglesche, a citizen of St. Andrews ('ciui Andrcano'), and Janet
WoD, his spouse, in terms of a charter of alienation, dated 25th April [1583], confirmed
by Robert Erskine, apparent of Litill Sauchy, superior, same date. Sasine given, 4th
June 1583, before John Wod, merchant ('ciue ciuitatis predicte'), Alexander Scot,
portioner of Strathkinnes, John Smith, portioner of Balone, and Robert Reid in Strath-
kiimes. David Russell, dei-k of St. Andrews diocese, admitted by lords of council,
notary public. [333, Box 10.
1063. 9th July 1583.] Charter by Robert Erskine, apparent of Little Sauchie,
as superior of the lands, granting to James Carstairs, younger son lawful and
heir-apparent of James Carstairs, portioner of Strakynnes [Strathkinness], and to
Alison Downye, his future spouse, in conjunct fee, etc., the whole third part of two
parts of an eighth of the lands of Strathkinnes (reserving the coals, etc., to the granter)
in the regality of St. Andrews and shire of Fife : To be held in feu-farm for a yearly
feu-duty of 10s. 8d. Scots money, and three firlots two pecks one lippy of wheat, seven
firlots two lippies of barley, >vith the same quantity of oatmeal, yearly, and other dues —
the lands having been resigned by the elder Carstairs and Elizabeth Turnebull, his wife.
Dated at Haltess, 'Jth July 1583, William Blakater of Haltess, John Ramsay and
Andrew Anderson, witnesses. Signed, ' Robert Erskyn.' Indorsed on the writ is a
notarial instrument by which the above grantees, in retiuMi for an infeftment by the
elder Carstairs, renounce and discharge the above writ in theii- favour. At Strath-
kiinics, 19th July 1585. Witnesses, Thomas Ninimin (?) in Strathkinness, and George,
his son, and Simon Anderson, servant to David Dalglis, citizen of St. Andrews,
Mr. Charles Arthour and Charles Watson, notaries. [2629, Box 67.
1064. 11th July 1583.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that Francis Borthwick
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of Ballincrieft', and Margaret Congiltoiin, his sponso, did at the principal mansion of
Balliricricft' give sasinc to JoiiN Borthwick, their eldest lawful son, of the mains lands
of BallincricfT, in the constabulary of Haddington, in terms of a marriage contract,
dated at Edinburgh, ISth . . . [month omitted] 15iS.3, between the said Francis, Margaret
and John, and Jonet Hereot, lawful daughter of the late James Ilereot of Traliroun,
Peter Hereot, her brother, and Thomas Fawsyde of that Ilk : Ivescrving the liferent of
the east half of the said mains lands, with principal mansion, etc., and half of the
meadow called the ' oxin medo ' on the west side of the lands, to Francis Borthwick
and his wife, and also to him the liferent of the mill of Ballincrieff, with two acres of
the adjacent mill lands, and to Jonet Hereot the liferent of the wester half of the
said mains lying to the west of the ' Burrowgait ' of Haddington, with houses, etc.,
belonging thereto. Sasine given on the lands, 11th July 158.3. AVitnesses, Patrick
Levington, younger, of Saltcottis, Patrick Congiltoun of that Ilk, Henry Congilton, his
uncle, Alexander Sinclarc, residing in Ballincreift', John Craik, John Symsone, writers.
Alexander Symsone, of St. Andrews diocese, by royal authority notary public. [320,
Box 10.
1065. 16th July 1583.] Instrument of Resignation narrating that James Cossar,
residing in the town of Newbattle, resigned in the hands of Mark [Ker], conimendator
of Newbattle, two acres of arable land in the field called ' Meg Ivei<lis croft,' between
the lands now of Marion Nory, relict of the Late Patrick Urry on south, the ' Bank '
belonging to A\'altcr Ker, formerly occupied l)y AA'illiam Diksoun, now by James
Cossar on north, and the lands of the heirs of James Arres or ' Ackornehauchburne '
on west ; also another acre of arable land in the field called the Courthill, in the barony
of Newbattle, etc., between the lands of the late George Richardson, senior, on west
and north, James Cossar's lands and the highway leading to the gieat front gate of the
monastery on east, and the lands and 3'ards of William Portuous, John Trent, and
John Bannatyne on south, in favour of James Cossar himself and Helen Jauden,
his wfe, in conjunct fee, etc. Done within the place of Newbothil, IGth July 1583.
Witnesses, Patrick Blacader, rector of Tulliallane, John Crawfurd, younger, of liouch-
sollo [Rochsolloch], John Hume, servant of conimendator, and Mr. Robert Young and
John Foulis, notaries public, who sign the instrument. [1972, Box 50.
1066. 8th August 1583.] Instrument of Sasine in favour of William Cockburn
of that Ilk, follow^ing on a precept of dare consUit, dated 9th July 1583, by Mr. James
Haliburton, conimendator of Pittenweem, for infefting the said William Cockburn as
nearest and lawful heir of his father, the late Alexander Cockburn, and of Helena
Hepburn, the latter's spouse, in the lands of Mayshiel in the constabulary of Had-
dington and sheriftclom of Edinburgh ; reserving a liferent right in said lands to
Helena Hepburn, relict of the deceased. Sasine given, 8th August 1583, by Raider
Moftet, as bailie. Witnesses, Thomas Pettersoun, domestic ('famulo') in Cokburne,
Henry Cauldcleuch, John Alexander, and Henry Swanstoun in Mayscheill. George
Craig, of St. Andrews diocese, notary public. [490, Box 15.
1067. 1583.] Charter by Robert Grahame of Knokdolyane, with consent of
Hugh Montgomerie of Haissilheid, his interdicter, selling to Thomas Kennedy of
Bargany, his heirs and assignees, the half-merk land of Blakoir, lying betwixt the lands
of Letfindunoull and Barchallan, in the earldom of Carrick and shire of Ayr : To be
held blench of the granter for one penny Scots money. Signed in 1583, day, month,
and witnesses blank. [189, Box 7.
1584] THE LAING CHARTERS 205
1068. I''^th October 1583.] Charter by Alexander [Colvillc], commendator of
Culross, granting in feu-farm to John Bkoun, his heirs and assignees, a saltpan with
houses, etc., lying in the lordship of Culross and shire of Perth, between the saltpan of
Duncan Primrose on the west and the lands of ' Walafield ' on the east, the highway on
north and seashore on south, with the privileges of digging for coal and cutting
fuel, etc. Which saltpan Ijclongcd to and was resigned by Mr. John Colville and Janet
liussell, his spouse : To be held for an annual feu-duty of £i Scots, and other usual
conditions. Dated at Culross, 13th October 158S. Witnesses, Eobert Burrall, James
Maistertoun, and James Prymrois, servitors of granter. Seal appended. Signed by
the commendator and by three of the convent, Robert Dewquhj^r, Robert Holkat, and
Archibald Prymrose. [2742, Box 71.
1069. luth November 1583.] Letter of Alienation by Robert Cwninghame in
Wollinet, conveying to William Vaiche and Kathekine Portuous, his wife, the
three parts of a cottage-land in Dalkeith, described in No. 1040 supra. Dated at
Dalkeith, loth November 1583. Witnesses, .John Watt and .John .Johnstoun in
Dalkeith, and WiUiani Aliirciummy, notary public, l^art of seal attached, showing
only the shake-fork of the Cunninghams. Legend broken. [792, Box 22.
1070. Gth December 1583.] Indenture of Lease, conceived in terms similar
to those of No. 1050 ^upra, between Roger Foweerie and Thomas and William
Herrison of Humljletone, of two tenements of land, with meadow land in Fowberie,
for 26s. 8d. yearly during twenty-one years. 6th December 1583. [2064, Box 52.
1071. 27th i:)ccember 1583.] Letters by Robert [Stewart], Earl of March,
commendator of the priory of St. Andrews, by which, for a sum of money paid by George
Douglas of Rumgally, and as a discharge to his chamberlains of intromissions with the
teinds of the parishes of Merkinche and Kennowy pertaining to the said George
for many years past, and in terms of a contract, dated 5th September last, he grants
to the said George Douglas of Rumgally, for his lifetime, and after his death
to his one heir, Margaret Douglas, his daughter, during her lifetime, a yearly
pension of two chalders of oatmeal from the emoluments of the said priory of St.
Andrews, and for security thereof to receive and uplift the same from the teindshcaves
of the lands of Falkland Dornoch, already let on a nineteen years' lease to the late
William Ferny, fiar of that Ilk, and Margaret Douglas, his spouse, in the parish
of Kilgour and sheriffdom of Fife. At St. Andrews, 27th December 1583. AVitnesses,
Mr. I )avid Carnegy of Culluthy, Thomas Myrtoun of Cambow, David Orme of Priour-
lethin, and William Stewart, servitor of the granter. Signed. Seal attached, defaced.
[2585, Box 66.
1072. 10th .Jantiary 1584.] Charter by Eobert Pitcairn, commendator of Dun-
fermline, with consent of the convent, confirming a charter of alienation and sale
(dated 21st December 1583) by Alexander Crichtoun of Nauchtan, heritable feu-farmer
of the subjects disponed, in terms of a bond between Dand Balfour of Balledmonth and
David Murray, pensioner of ISrcijuhcn, on one side, and Rol)ert (^uhite, the late
Michael Quhite, his brother, AA'illiam Lamb, and Thomas Lamb, his brother, burgesses
of Kirkcaldy, selling to Thomas Lamb, son lawful to William Lamb, thirteen acres of
land in the lands of Balsusney, seven acres of which lie on the west side of the road of
Kirkialily, bounded and occupie<l as described (the occupiers being John Ncving,
John Law, Robert Myllar, and Bessie Duncan), with three acres lying near the Lone of
2l
26G CALENDATv OF [15S4
Kirkcaldy, occupied by Eiifamia Ischeir, relict of Alexander Wilson, Marion Vansoun,
and John Anderson, and other acres of Balsusney and Over Snietoun, as described, other
occupiers being Alexander Boisucll, James Murcsoun, liobert Maisteitoun, George
Danzell, David Hurchoun, James Melvill, John Lowdouii, Janet Kirkcaldy, Henry Cowic,
David Smyth, and John Halkheid : To be held of the superiors for £5 and 1.'5 pence
Scots yearly as feu-farm. Ileserving to Janet Leslie, lady of Xauchtan, her liferent.
Confirmed at Dunfermline, 10th Jaiuiary 1.58.3-4. Signed by the commendator and by
William Lumsden, John Angus, Alexander Aitkin, Thomas Jamesone, Alexander Stovinc,
William Smyth, and Andrew Gray, member.^ of the convent. [6.33, P.ox 18.
1073. 13th January 1584.] Resignation ad remanentiam of the lands of Murefield
and otheis in the liarony of I)irlcton, etc., as described in charter No. IIG .s»y'//(, by
Robert Haswell of Murefield, with consent of Katherine Crawfurd, his wife, into the
hands of WiLLl.VM, [first] E.\RL OF Gowrie, Lord Kuthvcn and Dirleton, as s\iperior.
At Gulane, 13th January 1583-4. Witnesses, Patrick Lcvingtoun, fiar of Saltcoats,
Mr. Thomas M'Ghe, minister at Gulane, William Murehead (2), senior and junior,
John Craik (2), senior and junior, and Geoigc Mak, notaries public. John Craik and
George Mak sign for the granters. [1114, Box 30.
1074. 20th .January 1584.] Precept of Clare Constat by James [Douglas], com-
mendator of Melrose, and Alexander [Colville], commendator of Culross, as his
administrator, for infefting John Anderson in the lands of Over Bargour [cf. 20th
February 1556, No. 642 siqmt], as heir of his father, the late Mungo Anderson, the
lands being held in chief of the abbey for 8s. one obulus Scots yearly feu-farm.
Dated at Edinburgh, 20th Januarj^ 1583-4. Witnesses, Archiliald and .Tames Dundas,
Robert Birrall and .Tames Prymrois, servitors of the administrator. Signed by the
commendator of Culross only. Melrose seal attached, l)rokeii. [2597, Box 67.
1075. 29th February 1584.] Charter by William, Earl of Gowrie, Lord Ruthven
and Dirleton, granting and confirming to Geor<!E Home, portioner of Gulane, and
Helen Heriot, his spouse, the whole lands of Murefield, Archersyde, etc., as in
No. 940 sup-a, 5th September 1576, all resigned by Robert Haswell of Murefield
and Katharine Craufurd, his spouse : To be held to the grantees in conjunct fee and
their heirs, etc., of the granter and his successors for a yearly sum of 4s. in name of
feu-farm. Dated at Perth, 29th February 1583-4. William Ruthven of Ballindene,
knight, Mr. Patrick Whitelaw of Newgrange, James Druramond of Cardneis, and others,
witnesses. Signed, ' Gowrye.' [3065, Box 80.
1076. 17th March 1584.] Charter of feu-farm by Alexander [Home?], com-
mendator of Coldingham, and convent thereof, in favour of Hercules King and
Mark.VUET SiMSON, and their heirs, etc., of a cot-land ( ' cotagiam ' ), bounded liy
William Schirilaw's cot-land on east, that of Alexander Home in the 'erocegait' of
Coldingham on the west, the ' Bogane burne' on south and nortli, and the Ijurn called
' Hinging Heich ' on south, as described, formerly occupied bj' them. Reddendo, 5s.
yearly, one hen, and eight ' day werkis ' at the usual terms, and sixpence of augmenta-
tion. Dated and signed at Coldingham, 17th March 1583-4, by the commendator and
by George Achisone and Bartholomew Scott, probably members of the convent.
Instrument of sasine indorsed 31st March 1584. Richard Cas, notary. [765, Box 21.
1077. 23rd March 1584.] Letter of Tack by David [Erskine], commendator
1584] THE LAING CHARTERS 2G7
of Drylmigh and convciU, setting and letting to John Cuanstocx of Moricstoun, the
one-half of all the teindshcaves of the church and parish of Pencaitland, belonging to
the Al)t)cy of Dryliurgh, together with that one-half of the house, barn, and barnyard,
reserved out of the iiifeftineiit of feu made to the late Sir John Castellaw and Thomas
Castellaw of the kirk land thereof, in the diocese of St. Andrews, shire of Edinburgh,
and constabulary of Haddington, and that for nineteen years from date, for a yearly
rental of 50 merks Scots. Dated 2;3rd March 1583-4. No witnesses. Signed, 'Dauid
Comuiendatar Dryljruch,' ' .Mungo Wilsoun,' 'llobcrt Myll ' — the last two being probably
the last representatives of the convent. [370, Box 11.
1078. '2'jlh May IS^l.] Charter by Mark [Kcr], commcndator of Newbothill,
granting to J.vjies Hamiltijn of Haggs, his heirs, etc., the five-merk land of Gartmillan
and common moor of Kydingmure, as resigned by John Livingstone and Elizalieth
Carmichael. Feu-duty, 5 merks 6s. 8d. yearly, and other dues as in No. 699 stqmi.
Precept of sasine directed to John Crawfurd of IJouchsollo. Dated at Newbothill,
25th May 1584. No witnesses. Signed by the commendator onl}^ Seal of convent
attached, in good condition. [2682, Box 69.
1079. -'"th May 1584.] Instrument of Sasine following on the letter of aliena-
tion. No. 10G9 suj>ra. Dated 27th May 1583 (sic, sal 1. 1584). Same notary as in
writ cited, and James Murray, co-notary. Witnesses, John Murray in Cranstoun,
Gilbert Wood and John Gcmmill in Dalkeith, Robert Portus, bailie. [793, Box 22.
1080. 30th May 1584.] Instrument of Sasine of the lands of Gartmillan in
favour of James Hamilton of Haggs, following on precept in the foregoing charter of
25th May 1584. Sasine given 30th May 1584. Witnesses, John Woddell in Gart-
myllan, Robert \\'oddell, his brother, and John Ilamiltoun, servant of said James.
Notary, David Hamyltouu. [2683, Box 69.
1081. 6th June 1584.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a charter
(ilated at Montrose, 20th May 1584) by William Murray, son of Alexander Murraj',
with consent of his father, granting and selling to J(JHN Scrymgeouk of Glesvall,
the whole shadow-half of the lands of Gleswaill, Turburns easier and wester, mill, etc.,
the principal house of Easter Turburn, with so much of a croft from the lands of
Gleswall as shall serve for constructing a house and garden equal to the house and
garden of Gleswall, belonging to the late James Scrynigeour of Ardormy, lying in the
lordship and regality of Keremuir, in the shire of Forfar, held of William, Lord Hay
of Yester. Witnesses to charter, John Moncur of Slanis, James Malveill of Dysartt,
John Fullarton of Kynnabir, Mr. James Mclvill, minister at Arbroath, George FyfVand
A\'illiam Ramsay, notaries public. Sasine given by John Pigot in Keremuir, as bailie,
on 6th June 1584. Witnesses, John Hcswall in Keremuir, John Farer in Inchc,
Robert CarmichacU in Keremuir, John Essye, senior, tiiilor in Keremuir, John Perthe
there, Alexander Robertson and Alexander Proctour, servitors in Glasvall. Notary,
Abraham Pigot, of St. Andrews diocese. [3130, Box 82.
1082. 2Gih .hme 1584.] Extract registered Discharge by Robert [Stewart], Kirl of
March, bishop of Caithness aiul commcndator of the priory of St. Andrews, with
consent of the convent, granting to Gkorge Douglas of Rumgawie [Rumgally],
brothcr-gernian of William DougUis of Lochleven, a discharge for the sum of 4000
merks, paid to the granter for ratification of the gift of pension in favour of Douglas,
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of 1000 merles yearly, made by the late James, Earl of Murray, some time Kegeiit of
Scotland, out of the teiiids of the parishes of Warkiiich and Kennoway. [Vidr No. 809
ante]. Dated at St. Andrews, 2fith June 1.58-1. Signed by the commendator and by
David liubcrtsoun, David Cuik, John William.soii, John Anansoun, Mr. William
Bradfuird, Mr. Peter Watsoun, John Scott, Ninian Roill, John Ure. AVitnesses, David
Carnegy of Culluthy, Thomas Mortoun of Cambo, Mr. David Carmichael, and Andrew
Aytoun. Kccordcd 17th July, same year. [145-0, Box 38.
1083. -8th June 1.584.] Instnunent of Sasine narrating that Sir John Edmonc-
stone of that Ilk, knight, personally gave sa.sine to his first-born son, Anduew Edmes-
TOUNE, of the lands of the Mains of Edmonstoun, which the said Andrew accepted for
himself and his heirs-male of his body, wliom failing, the heirs of tailzie of the said Sir
John, in the old infeftment to the late John Edmonstone, his father, himself, and
brothers, as contained in the charter by the said Sir John to the said Andrew, dated
19th August 1578, and confirmed on 17th April 1582, by Kobert [Pitcaiiii], commen-
dator of Dunfermline. Sasine given 28th June 1584; reserving the grantor's liferent.
Witnesses, David Edraestone of Wolmet, Robert Dicksone, John Patersone and Ninian
Blakwod, domestics of the said Sir John, and John Broun, servant of Mr. John Mak-
calzeane, M.A., the notary public. [322, Box 10.
1084. 21st July 1584.] Agreement between Siii David Grahame of Eintre,
knight, on one side, and TnOMAS Annand of Perse — with advice of Mr. James Balfoui',
dean of Glasgow, David Gardyne of Bise, John Scrimgeour of GlaswcU, for Sir David
Grahame, and James Ogilvy, fiar of Glovay, Alexander Fullcrton of Dunnoun, and
John Lambye of Duncanye, for Thomas Annand — in regard to a dispute between them
and their tenants as to certain marches, agreeing that the following march shall divide
Doldowo and the ground thereof on the south side of Prosyne from Mur Perse : Begin-
ning at the moss upon the height of the Easter Know of Catlaw, and from that down
east to the stripe of 'pettis,' and from the north-east till a wellhead in a 'grene rish,'
and then down east the northmost ' pet rodis ' to a great gray stone beside a stripe at
the foot of the ' pet rodis ' on the south part thereof ; and from that south-east to three
stones standing together threescore feet therefrom or thereby ; and from that down a
stripe to a gray stane fourscore [feet f\ space oil' or thereby ; and from that down nortli
to a fixed stone low among heather at the head of a green bog, and therefrom passing
north-east as three holes are made for infixing 'corsit' stones down the 'rish' ('()
till a wellhead on the east side, where stands a great gray earth-fast stone, and there-
from down the ' grene rish ' (?) eastmost or ' grene rod ' untill it come to a stripe running
into the head of the easter burn of Dodowo, called the Gorry burn, where a great stone
is infixed and 'corsit'; and so down the Corry burn until it come to stones infixed on
each side of the southmost stripe running in the watter of Prossyn by the brae side :
All on the west side of said march to belong to Sir David Grahame and his bounds of
Doldowy, and all on the east side to belong to Annand and his lands of Mur-Perse.
Done on the ground at Corrydodowj', 21st July 1584, in presence of the advisers and
of witnesses, Alexander Ogilvy of Glovay, David, Alexander, and John, his sons, Walter
Graham, James Graham, brother of Sir David, James Scrimgeour, Thomas Scrimgeour,
brother to the said John. William Schewan and Abraham Pigott, notaries. [1431,
Box 37.
1085. 31st July 1584.] Charter [which does not appear in the extant registei-
of the Great Seal] by King .Tames the Sixth confirming a charter of feu-farm, dated
1584] THE LA ING CHARTERS 200
at Ncwbottle, 6th August 1565, by the late Mark [Ker], conimeii(hitor of the abbey
of Newbottle, granting to the hite KoiiEUT Skeddowie or Skaidwie, a tenement of
land occupied by the late Oswald Porteous and Isobell Cor, his wife, bounded by the
land of Patrick Nicolsoun on west, the houses of Niniau Litsoun an<l yards of Thomas
Baldranic, mason, on cast, the mill-dam on the north, and the water of Esk on the
south ; also another tenement formerly occupied by David Kirkcaldie, cook, between
the land of the late Robert Clerk, smith, on south, the South Esk on the north, the
mill-hill on the west, and the Smiddy -green on the east ; with two acres of arable
land in the Craigshill, between the lands of the late James Arres on the west, the
lands of the late William Neilsoun on east, the ' meadow land ' on south, and the
' Quhythauchbank ' on north, all in the town, lordship, and barony of Xewbottle, Edin-
burgh : To be held in feu-farm for 28s. yearly, with nine 'cane fowlis ' and nine 'scheir
da werkis ' yearly to the feu-farmers of Newtoun Grange, in name of feu-farm only,
augmenting the rental by 2s. yearly, with duplicand at entry of heirs, etc. Confirmed
to the heirs and assignees of the grantee at Falkland, 31st July 1584. Among the
witnesses to Ker's charter is Alexander Home, rector of Spott. [1973, Box 50.
1086. -ith September 1581.] Charter by Alexander [Colville], commendator of
Culross, granting a tenement and a saltpan adjacent, the tenement being bounded by
the lands of Matthew Tailzeour on east, of David Bar on west, those of the late Richard
Chrystie on north, and the saltpan on south ; the saltpan lying between the pan of
Arcinbald Prymrose, formerly chamberlain, on the east, the pan of David Bar on west,
and sea on south, to GeuIK.ie BkU(JE in Culross [ef. No. 1068 siqini], in feu-farm for an
animal feu-duty of £i money, three pleas of court and duplicand at enti-y of heirs.
Dated at Culross, 4th September 1584. Witnesses, Robert Aikine of Byrgrange, Itobert
Burrell, James Maistertoun, and James Prymrois, notary public, .servitors of granter.
Seal attached. Signed by the commendator and by Robert Holkat, Archibald Prymrose,
and Walter Miller, members of the convent. [2743, Box 71.
1087. 4th November 1584.] Letters by Mr. Gilbert Browne, abbot of Sweetheart
and convent, granting to GiLUEitT Buowne of Barbeth, for hi.s service, forty merks
yearly, to be uplifted from the abbey lands, viz. from Lochhill, Nether Ligliston, and
Nether Cars, in the parish of Kirkinner, belonging to Thomas, son of the late John
Biowne of Carsluith, the sum of twenty merks ; from the walk-mill in Gilbert's hands,
two merks, with eighteen merks from one-half of the parsonage teinds of the parish of
Kirkpatrick-Durham, in the hands of Nicholl Maxwell in Arkland, as tacksman : To be
held for the grantee's lifetime. Further assigning to the grantee for life ' anc of our
held yairdis within the vter wall of our place, ([uhilk vmquhilc Mr. Williame Turnor
of Airdwall occupyit, with the stable adiacunt thairto.' At Dumfries, 4th November
1584. Witnesses, Thomas Browne of Glen, John M'ghie, notarj', Cuthbcrt Cunyghame,
writer. Signed only by the abbot, ' RL Gilbert Browin abbot of Sueithart.' Seal
attached, in bad condition. [1947, Box 50.
1088. 14th November 1584.] Tack or Lease by Mr. John Lindsay, parson of
Menniuir, a senator of the College of Justice, with consent of the dean and chapter of
Duidvcld, granting to John Syjimeu of Brathinche a lease of the tcindsheaves of the
lands of Brathinche, and also of Haltoun of Mcnmuir, in the parish of Menmuir and
shire of Forfar, for nineteen years, and for the lives of the grantee and two successive
heirs, at a yearly rental of £20 for the teinds of Brathinche, and 40s. for those of
Haltoun: entry to be at Lannnas 1584. At Edinburgh, 14th November 1584, and
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legisleied as a probative writ on 1 1th Fuliruary 1737. Witnesses, Ruliert Symmer ii
Shcilhill, George Symmer of Balzordy, William Symmer, Alexander Deuchar, servitor
of George Symmer, John Campbell and Mr. Thomas Rollok, servitors to Mr. John
Lind.say. Signed l)y the granter, Kobert, bishop of Dnnkeld, Mr. John Bartane, dean
of Dnnkeld, Mr. David M'Gill of Fungorth, Mr. William Edmonstoune, chancellor,
Mr. ^\'illiam . . ., treasurer, James Steward, prebendary of Inchemagranoch, Thomas
Crnik.schank, parson of Lundeiff, Mr. David Spens . . ., Mr. David Abercrombie . . .,
and others, whose names are illegilile. Part of granter's seal attached — quarterlj^ first
and fourth, a fess chc(|uy; second and third, a lion rampant. Legend broken. [143G,
l!ox 37.
1089. -2nd Dcccml.ier 15.^4.] Charter by John Fortoun of Ellem.syde granting
to M.VTiiKW liMLZE [word illegible], smith, and AcNES Cokbukne, his spouse, in life-
rent, and to their eldest son, Robert Bailze, a waste tenement, etc., on the north side
of the high street of Haddington, Ijoinidcd by a tenement, said to be Lord Home's, on
east, that of Matthew Eistoun on west, the ' Lidgait ' on north, etc. Dated at Hadding-
ton, 22nd December 1584. Witnesses, Patrick Fortoun, the granter's son, James and
John Aytoun, and John Bukholme, burgesses of said burgh, James Allen and John
Brysone. Seal attached, said to be granter's own, but the charge is a lion rampant,
and the legend is 'S. Margrete Bro[u]n.' [318, Box 10.
1090. 1st January 1585.] Charter by King James the Sixth confirming (1) a
charter l)y Mr. Robert Pitcarne, archdeacon of St. Andrews, perpetual commen<lator
of Dunfermline, and special commissary of George [Durie], commendator of Dunferm-
line [now deceased], in his absence, gianting to John Cranstoun in Monktounhall
[now deceased], and his heirs-male of his l)ody, whom failing, to the eldest heir-female
without division, the five o.xgangs of the lands and town of Monktounhall, occupied liy
him, lying 'ryndale' in the lordship of Mussilliurgh, regality of Dunfermline, and
sherift'dom of Edinljurgh [which lands are particularly described of date 23rd August
1605, infra] : To be held to him and his heirs as above, of the monastery in feu-
farm ; paying yearly £S, 15s., with three bolls three firlots wheat, five capons, and to
the convent for their pittance or petty commons, 16s. 8d., so paying in all £'J, lis. 8d.
yearly, at usual terms, with the grain and capons ; with duplication of feu-farm ; also
provisions as to building a house of stone and lime, with chambers, stables, etc., dovecot,
garden, orchard, 'bie hyves,' planting trees, building Ijridges in necessary places, and
other conditions usual in feu-farm charters ; the grantees to grind their grain at the
mills of Musselburgh, and join with other tenants in repair of said mills. It shall be
lawful for the commendator to extract coals without harm to the said John, and he
shall fill up the holes made, if coals not extracted, and level the soil ; and it shall suflice
to pay the Serjeants of the monastery for each .sasine 6s. 8d. in composition of the sasine
ox ; also paying three suits of court. Precept of sasine directed to William Murray.
Dated at Dunfermline, 5th December 1563. Witnesses, Sir Matthew Wallange, vicar
of Kinglassie, Alan Cowttis, chamberlain, and Thomas Wrycht. Also confirming (2) a
letter by the said Robert, commendator, etc., narrating that because the said John
Cranstoun and his predecessors were rentallers of the said oxgangs beyond the memory
of man for a yearly sum of 19s. 2d. and ten pecks of wheat and one capon for each
oxgang, or £i, 15s. lOd., three bolls two pecks wheat, and five capons in all, and before
twenty-one years of rent, George, the former commendator, and the convent were
solicited by certain courtiers and powerful men, desiring the lands to be feu-farmed
to them, that they should cither unjustly eject the said John or compel him to accejit
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the lands at double rents and duties, besides the great sums paid to the commendator
under certain hard conditions (digging for coals, as above, and a penalty for alienating
the land) ; and considering these conditions to be made against good conscience and
coninion reason and daily custf)m, and that many other tenants of the monastery about
the same time olitaincd their ' slcidingis ' in feu-farm for a yearly augmentation of only
3s. 9d. for each oxgang, and for compositions much smaller than the said Jolin's, there-
fore the granter, for relief of his conscience and for large sums paid by said John, has
remitted to him and his heirs 15s. 5d. of the rent of each oxgang (leaving the sum of
£.5, 14s. 7(1.) and ten pecks of wheat, and has annulled the said clauses. Moreover, he
modifies the herezeld, to be paid at the death of the said John or his heirs, to five merks,
because other tenants had their herezelds also modified, and he also modifies the
carriages to the numlier of five and twelve pence for each five cariiages. Dated at
Dunfermline, IGth August 1-577. Witnesses, Thomas Toseheauch, chamberlain of
monastery, Hugh Murray, David Pitcairne, and David Kingorne, notary public. Con-
firmation given under the Great Seal at Holyroodhouse, 1st January 1.581-5. See
RrrjMnun Magni Sigilli, vol. v. No. 779. [.3142, Box 83.
1091. 12th January 1585.] Tack or Lease by Robert [Crichton], bi.shop of Dun-
keld, leasing to William Reid in Ardornye, and Janet Jaji.sone, his future spouse,
for their lifetimes and the lifetime of the heir sticceeding to them, and nineteen years
thereafter, from their entry at Lammas last, the teindsheaves of that quarter of
Ardornye occupied by the grantee, in the parish of Alyth and sheriffdom of Perth,
at a yearly rent of 35s. Scots. At Edinburgh and Dunkeld, r2th and 13th January
1584-5. Signed by the bishop, 'Ro*. Dunkeld,' and by Jlr. John Bartan, dean of
Dunkeld, and ]Mr. David Spcns, archdeacon. [2935, Box 77.
1092. 18th and 21st January 1585.] Lease by Robert [Crichton], bishop of Dun-
keld, in favour of Geokge Stewaut of Arntullie, and John Ste\vai;t, his son, letting
to the said George for his lifetime, and after his decease to the .said John for his life-
time, and after his decease to his nearest heir for nineteen years, the teindsheaves of
Cragilto, Rotmell, etc., precisely as in former lease, of date 26th February 1577, No.
940 preceding, at the same rental in each case. Signed by the bishop and by the 'dean '
and 'archdcan ' [archdeacon], as in former lease, and by Mr. R. Halden, 'subdean,' 'James
Ruthuen, chauntour,' Mr. David Makgill of Fongorth, George Hering, prebendary of
' Forgundyne,' Robert Sinclar, vicar of Aberladie, ]\Ir. James Lauder, prebendary of
Fardischaw, William Bannerman, prebendary of Cragy, James Grahame, prebendary
of Alyth, and Mr. A\'illiam . . ., treasurer, members of the chapter. At Edinburgh
and Dunkeld, 18th and 21st days of January 1584-5. John Stewart of Tully Powreis,
Alexander Spens, son to the archdcan [Mr. David Spens], .John Halliday, writer in
Edinburgh, and notary, Thomas Nicol, writer in Perth, and others, witnesses. Bishop's
seal attached, fragment only. [696, Box 20.
1093. — January 1 585.] A Duplicate of the preceding lease, imperfect and undated,
but signed by the bishop, dean, and archdeacon of Dunkeld. [697, Box 20.
1094. 23rd February 1585.] Charter by King James the Sixth confirming a
charter (dated at St. Andrews, 6th May 1565) by John [Hamilton], archbishop of St.
Andrews, granting to Laukence \\'an, son lawful to the deceased John Wan, four
acres belonging to the church of St. Andrews, in the regality of St. Andrews and shire
of Fife, at or near the town and lands of Kincaplc, near the bridge commonlv called
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' Crairbrig ' over the river Eden, three of which acres lie on the north side of the high-
way from the city to the Ijridge, and the fourth on the south side, with pasture for two
horses and other animals on the common pasture of Kincai)ill (and that in consideration
that various predecessors of the said Laurence had for a long time held the lands) : To
be held in feu-farm on condition that the said Laurence and his heirs-male, in pleas and
courts held at the city of St. Andrews, attend the granter, or the stewards, chamber-
lains, etc., for the time, in the capacity of ' dempstar,' and also in other courts as shall
be required. ISLjreover, they shall cause cleanse the channels and runs of rain-water
of the said bridge from rubbish as often as needs be ; the said Laurence Wan and his
heirs being also bound to carry and replace, at their own charges, the scjuared stones of
the fortifications of said bridge as often as the .same fall l)y accident or otherwise, and
they shall restore the ' calsay stanes ' when broken : Further, they shall go fowling and
attend upon the archbishop's nets hanging in the .sands and stream ('arenis et tluviis ')
of Eden for the capture of wild fowl, with other wonted services ; with precept of
sasine addressed to Alexander Forrest, the archi-cpiscopal secretary. Witnesses to
archbishop's charter, Mr. Kol)crt Winram, vicar of Dairsy, Michael Nasmyth of Posso,
and Mr. William Glen. Confirmed to Laurence ^^'an and his heirs-male, 23rd February
ir,8i-rx [GGO, Box 20.
1095. 3rd Maich 1.58.5.] Tack or Lease by James Hamilton, lawful son and
apparent heir of James Hamilton of Liberton, tacksman, from Robert [Crichton],
bishop and chapter of Dunkeld, for nineteen years, of the teinds, teindsheaves, etc.,
of the parsonage, paiish kirk, and parish of Abercorti, in the sheriffdom of Liidithgow,
leasing to John Dund.v.s, younger, of Newliston, and JLiUGAKET Ciuchtox, his wife,
the survivor, and their heirs, etc., for fifteen years, the teindsheaves of the lands of
Craigtown alius Brownlaws, of the .said John's lands of Wester Duddingston, in the
parish of Abercorn and shire of Liidithgow, as sub-tenants of the granter, at a yearly
rental of £10 Scots. Dated at Edinliurgh, 3rd March 1584-5. Witnesses, James
Bannatyne of Spittall, James Ker, father's brother to Andrew Ker in Yair, Alexander
Gudlad, James Sandelandis, and Archibald Loreraer. Signed by ' James Harayltoun
off lybertoun,' the granter's father, he himself Ijeing in the age of infancy and unable
to write. [2855, Box 75.
1096. 3rd March 1585.] Duplicate of the above tack or lease by James Hamilton.
Dated at Edinburgh, 3rd ftlarch 1584-5. Same witnesses as above. Signed, 'James
Hamylton oft' Lybertoun.' [3025, Box 79.
1097. 5th March 1585.] Charter, in form of Indenture, between David Edington
of that Ilk and Patrick Edington, his natural son ('filium naturalem '), whereby the
former alienates to the latter and to the heirs-male of his body, the five husband-lands
of Carribald, in the barony of Edingtoun and shire of Berwick : To be held blench of the
granter : Reserving the freehold or liferent of the sul)jccts to the granter and Alison
Hume, his spouse, the said Patrick, on the other hand, being bound not to sell the
lands ■tt'ithout consent of the superiors. Signed and sealed Ijy both parties at the
Canongate, 5th March 158i-5. Witnesses, Mr. Edmond Hay, advocate, Walter Run-
syman, writer, and others. Both seals appended, rather defaced. [1055, Box 29.
1098. 9th April 1585.] Letters under the Privy Seal of King James the Sixth
narrating a gift to Andro Younr, during his lifetime, of the chaplainry and altarage
called the rood altar, in the parish kirk of Kirkcaldy, in the regality of Dunfermline
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and shire of Fife, vacant by the demission, in favour of the said Andro, of Henry Young,
his father, dweller in Kirkcaldy, last chaplain, and directing the rents and teinds, etc.,
to he paid to the grantee. 9th April 1585. [624, Box 18.
1099. 10th -May 1585.J Tack or Lease by Thomas Douglas, lawf\il son to John
Douglas of Hathernden, and fiar of the lands, wth consent of his father, leasing to
John Mecjott in Caringtoun and Agnes Lyell, his spouse, the longer liver of the
two, their heirs and assignees, the temple-land now occupied by Megott, in the town
and territory of Caringtoun, barony of Balintrodo, and sheriffdom of Edinburgh, for
the term of fourteen years from Whitsunday 1585, paying therefor j^early to the said
John Douglas, and after his death to his son, the granter, the sum of 20s. money, ' with
sax kaiu fowlis, sax day workis of sheiring in harvest, sex day workis of harrowing in
dew tyme, with ane horse to ride and serve the laird my fader, and me and my for-
saids after his deceis, upon our expensis in our awin efifaris,' etc., as required. Dated
and signed by the granter at Edinbiu-gh, 10th ^NLiy 1585. Witnesses, William Douglas,
brotlier-german of the granter, Patrick Douglas, also his brother, and Alexander
Lawson, notary, and by John Douglas at Lass wade, 13th May 1585. John Flukar,
' wobster,' Lasswade, and Thomas and John Flukar, his two sons, with James Hyriot,
witnesses. [1295, Box 31.
1100. • 15S5.] Tack of Teinds by Mr. Alexander Seytoun, chancellor of
Aberdeen, with consent of David Bishop of Aberdeen, and after notice affixed on the
doors of the chapterhouse, letting to John GoRDOt'N of Cluny and Margaret Gordoun,
his spouse, whom failing, to Thomas Gordon, son and apparent heir of said John, the
whole teinds, as well teindsheaves as small teinds, rectoragc and vicarage, of the parish
church of Birse, excepting the teinds of the salmon fisheries on the water of D . . .
[word effaced], for a yearly rental of £160 Scots, the tack to run for three terms of
nineteen years from the date of the lease. Dated at Aberdeen, 1585, and signed
by the bishop, chancellor, dean, archdeacon, and twelve members of the chapter of
Aberdeen, parsons of the neighbouring parishes. Witnesses, Alexander Murray of
Coubardye, Nicholas Rose, son and apparent heir of the laird of Auchlowsy, Mr.
Robert Paip, notary puVdic, and others. [41-"), Box 13.
1101. 21st May 1585.] Letters by Mr. Richard Abircrumbie of Poltoun, declaring
that for sums paid to him by his sister's son, William Balfoiu-, son to the late David
Balfour of Powhouse, and because the said William is bound to warrant the under-
written annualrent to his brother, David Balfour [cf. Nos. 904 and 1010 sw^*;*;], the
granter renounces in favour of the said David Balfour, now of Powhouse, an aniuial-
ront of fifty merks, secured ovei' the estate of Powhouse, in the shire of Clackmannan.
Edinburgh, 21st May 1585. Thomas Young, writer, Mr. Robert Young, his lirother,
William Polwart, younger, of the R<ittounraw, and Patrick Houstoun, brother to John
Houstoun of Lanye, witnesses. [1883, Box 48.
1102. 2Gth June 1585.] Letters of Reversion by William Conyngham of Caprinton,
Adam Conyngham of Brounhill, his son, and Esther Fullartoun, spouse of Adam, to
the elfect that as William Conyngham, fiar of Southhuik, has alienated to the said
William in liferent, and to Adani and Esther in fee, the eightrmerk land of Southhuik,
now occupied by the said fiar, ' (4y ' [(iu}^] Conyngham, his father, David Symsoun,
Robert Gibsoun, Robert Auld, Thomas or William Flcvming, David Biggart, Walter
Stewart, Allan Auld, and Janet Rcid, relict of James Ranken of Caprinstane, lying in
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the barony of Kilmaurs aiifl parish of Dreghorn, Ayrshire, the grantors bind themselves
to restore the lands on payment of 700 mcrks Scots in tlic parish church of Dundonald ;
and so long as the said fiar pays to the granters 70 mcrks yearly, he may occupy the
lands during the period of non-redemption. At Riccarton and Dreghorn, 2Gth June
I5S5. Witnesses, John Fullertoun of Dreghorn, John Wallace, fiar of Sewaltoun,
Thomas M'Alexander of Corsclayis, and JNIungo Muir of Alhallowchapel. Providing
that this reversion shall not prejudice another infcftment in favour of the granters for
300 merks, made by the said fiar and Agnes Wallace, his spouse. Signed l>y the
parties. [2258, Box 57.
1103. 2Gth .Juno 1585.] Discharge and renunciation by the same parties dis-
charging William Conynghame, fiar of Southhuik, of the sum of 500 merks received
from him for the redemption of the eight-merk land of Southhuik, in the barony of
Kilmauris, parish of Dreghorn, bailiary of Conynghame and shire of Ayr; renoinicing
also the said lands in favour of the said William, fiar thereof. Providing that this
renunciation does not prejudice other infeftments, especially an infcftment by the said
William, with consent of Agnes Wallace, his wife, for .300 merks, and another by him
for 700 merks. Dated at Riccartoun, 2C)th June 1585. Witnesses, John Fullartonn
of Drogarn, John AVallace, fiar of Sewaltoun, Thomas M'Alexander of Cor.sclayi.s, and
Mungo Muir of Alhallowchapel. Signed by the granters. [3089, Box 81.
1104. 12th .Tuly 1585.] Charter Ity Robert Portuous, indwellcr in Dalkeith,
granting to William Vaitcii, second son of James Vaitch, elder, in Dalkeith, that
tenement of land described of date 12th April 1536, No. 401 sup'd, resigned by
William Poi'tuous in Newbattle : To be held blench of the granter for a penny at
midsummer. Dalkeith, 12th July 1585. Witnesses, Robert Veche in Dalkeith,
AVilliam Abircrummy, notary public, Gilbert Wood there, James Smith there, Andrew
Clark there, and John Wood there. [2809, Box 73.
1105. 7th October 1585.] Charter liy John Baird of Kilquhenze granting to his
son and apparent heir, Oliver Baikd, his heirs and assignees, the lands of the two-
mcrk land of Glencoppok, 10s. land of Dalthome, 10s. land of Auchlewand, 20s. land
of Auchaltety, four-merk land of Kilquhenzie with tower, etc., the half-merk land of
Dalcur with mill, the 20s. land of Auchinwj'ii, and the 20s. land of Toinljrok, all in
the earldom of Carrick and shire of Ayr : To be held of the king, as prince of Scotland
and earl of Carrick, for the usual services : Reserving the liferents of the granter and
Elizabeth Kennedy, his wife. Dated at Kilquhenze, 7th October 1585. Witnesses,
Gilbert Kennedy of Girvanmains, James Kennedy of Crochtba, James Ross in Maybolc,
and (iilbcrt Ross there, notaries public. Signed, 'Johne Baird of Kilquheze.' [3001,
Box 79.
1106. 21st October 1585.] Charter under the Great Seal by King James the Sixth
narrating and confirming the preceding charter, dated at Kilquhenzie, 7th October
1585, by John Baird of Kilquhenzie to his son and heir-apparent, Oliver Bairtj.
Confirmation in usual form \_llc(ji4nim Miigni Sujilli, vol. v. No. 893], dated at Stirling,
21st October 1585. [2656, Box 68.
1107. 15th November 1585.] Disposition by George Nychole in Watter-side,
Thomas Lepar in Auchinroughlane, and William Leper there, selling and alienating to
Matthew Camrrell of Barcrcochhill, their whole rights and interests of any kind
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possessed or claimed by them to thu lialf iiicrk land of Auchiiirouglilanc presently
possessed by them, in the parish of Galstoun, bailiary of Kyle-Stewart, Ayrshire :
Reserving for his lifetime to the said Thomas Lepar the forty-penny land of the said
lialf-merk land, which he now possesses : Reserving also to William Lepar for his life-
time the house and yard possessed by him without payment of any kind, also with
a cow's grass yearly, along with the said Matthew's cows, Lepar paying [sum blank]
for the grass, and having free ish and entry to the house, yard, and cow's grass, and to
the Galstoun moor to bring home his ' peitts and elding ' as long as he lives. Dated
at Auchinroughlane, 15th November 1585. A provision in the testing clause stating
that tbc cow's grass is ^to be 'fowit'by Hugh Campbell of Terringzcn and John
Lockhart of Bar. Witnesses, Joseph Lockhart, son of the said John Lockliart, and
John Newmauth (?) in the said Auchinroughlane. John Lockhart, notary public,
signs for the two Lepars. [2395, Box 61.
1108. 3rd Fel>ruary 158G.] Obligation by Roger Fowberyc of Fowbcrye, in
county Northumberland, to pay to Launcelot Sti;o\vtiier of Kirknewton, in said
county, esquire, the sum of £100 for the fulfilment of an indenture of lease between
the i)arties. Dated 3rd F'ebruary [1.^80]. Varinus witnesses. Seal, a floral device,
with initials A. O. [3192, Bo.x 83.
1109. 10th February 1586.] Charter by David CoUace of Auchinfarsieht, heredi-
tary feu-farmer of the subjects disponed, with consent of Francis [Stewart], com-
mendator of Kelso, granting to Ai).\iM Whytfurd, j'ounger, of that Ilk, in feu-farm,
the granter's grain-mill of Clyde lanils, with the fish-cruive upon the Water of Clyde,
as described in No. 931 sitjmi, 10th May 1576: To be held in blench-farm of the
grantor and of the Abbey of Kelso for a yearly feu-duty of £S. At Edinburgh,
10th February 1585-6. Witnesses, Thomas Whytfurd, brother-german of said Adam,
Alexander Simson, clerk of the constabulary of Haddington, Robert Cathcart, clerk of
the sheriffdom of Edinburgh, and Walter Scot, servant of granter. Signed, 'Francis
coiTiendatar of Kelso,' 'D. Collace.' Only fragments of seals remain. [2169, Box 55.
1110. 12th February 1586.] Charter by John Allardes of that Ilk, with consent
of Beatrice Keith, his wife, granting and setting in feu to Jajiks Symsoun, at the
church of Kynneff, two roods with tenements, etc., in the burgh of Inverbervie in the
' Mercat-gait,' the lands of Walter Blyth and James Lejiar, adjoining [the deed is
very faint] : To be held in free burgage and of the granter in feu-farm for a reddendo
of 13s. Scots yearly. Dated at AUerdes, 12th February 1585-6. Signed, 'Jhon
Allerdos off yat ilk,' 'Betryce Keycht.' [451, Box 13.
1111. 5th March 1586.] Charter by Andrew M'Futtour alias Muk alienating to
Gilbert Duff, burgess of Inverness [cf. No. 854 sup-a], and Magote Donaldson,
his spouse, their heirs, etc., a piece of land on the west side of Demmesdell Street,
Inverness, the lands of John Dow M'Compdiie on north, those of said Gilbert on south,
extending from the lands of Donald M'Aye M'Robert on the east to the Casllehill on
the west. Reddendo to the king, 2U1. yearly. Sasine given by Jasper Dempster, one
of the bailies of Inverness. The granter signs by the hand of liobert Waus, notary and
clerk of the burgh. Dated at Inverness, 5th March 1585-6. Witnesses, Fiiday
Donaldson, burgess of Inverness, James M'Barroun (tlius Stewart, Patrick M'Aiie,
Donald Farquhardson, weavers, John Dow M'Rorye, and the said Kobert Vaus. [1637,
Box 42.
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1112. ICth March 1586.] Chaitor Ijy the Provost, Bailies, etc., of Edinburgh,
superiors of the town of Leith, in favour of AisKAllAM Wauciioi', iiuhvullcr in said
town, and Agnk.s NeilsuUN, his spouse, granting to them in conjunct feu a fourth
part of a tenement of the kte Alexander Kouche, the said Alexander's lands being on
east and south, Gilbert Edmeiston being a neighbouring owner on west and south,
and the street on north, lying in said town on the south side of the water thereof, in
the liarony of licstalrig, which fourth part had liucn resigned in the hands of (iilbert
l)ik, a bailie of said burgh, by Margaret Fouller, dauglitcr and one of the three heirs of
the late Jonet Barker, spouse of James Fouller, dweller in Leith. Edinburgh, IGth
March 1.585-C. Signed by William Litill, prov(jst, and by William Faii'lic, William
Nepar, John Wilkyn, and Audro Sclatcr, 1)ailics. Fragment of .seal attached, described
as 'sigillum commune ville nostre de Leith,' — a castle, trij)le-towered and embattled,
with windows and portcullis shut, situated on a rock ; part of a ship, with masts and
rigging, on sinister, and apparently an anchor in front. Legend broken, only the
words ' ville ' and ' Leith ' being visible. [783, Box 22.
1113. 18th March 158G.] Charter by Andrew Murray of Balvaird, knight, granting
to John Fentoun, clerk of the Roll, his heirs, etc., in feu-farm and heritage, that
parcel of land called Orchard, in the territory of Dudingston, between the church and
the yard occupied by Uilbert Blak and John Hil on the north, the 'Butts' belonging
to the late Robert Lawson of Humbic, occupied liy Richard Cairns and John Lamljart,
on the east, the loch of Dudingston on the south, and the ' gcrse ' yard, with dovecot,
on the west: To be held for 20s. Scots yearly. At Holy rood house, KSlh March 1585-().
^\'itnesses, Andrew Moncreif, Thomas Cherrie, and Archibald I'rimros. Signet!,
'S. Andrew MuRray of Arngrosk.' [6-11, Box 19.
1114. 3rd April 158G.] Listrument of Sasine following on a iH'Ccept in the charter
(dated at Edinbuigh, 10th February 1585-6, No. 1109 supra) by David Collace of
Auchinfarsyth, to Adam Quhytefukd [Whitefurd], younger, of that Ilk. Sasine given
by William Clyde in Lawbank, as bailie, on 3rd April 158G. AVitnesses, John \Vliite-
furd of that Ilk, John Glasfurd in Sandridingait, Quintin "W'ygotschaw, David A\'hitcfurd
in Milhill, and Thomas Thomsoun of Golkthrople. Notary, John Robertoun of Glasgow
diocese. [2696, Box G9.
1115. IGth April 1586.] Indenture between Sir John Forster, knight, warden of
the middle marches with Scotland, and John Burrell of Howtell, in Northumberland,
gentleman, by which Sir John grants and leases to Burrell, for the term of ninety-
nine years from date, a parcel of ground in Cheviot, ' betwixte Fleope burn on th' este
parte and extendinge westewarde vjje the water called Colleche water on the sowthe
parte, and boundringe vpon the border or grounde of Scotland on the weste and north
partis,' at a yearly rental of 20s. Dated 16th April 1586. Signed by Sir John Forster.
Seal illegible. [2065, Box 52.
1116. 22nd April 1586.] Charter by King James the Sixth [which does not appear
to be in the register of the Great Seal] confirming a charter, dated at Restidrig,
20th April 1550 [cf. No. 566 ^upni'\, by Robert Logan of Restalrig, with consent of his
wife, Margaret Seton, granting to Patrick Balfour, and the other heirs named in
said writ, eight oxgangs of the lands of Nether C!ogar : To be held of the granter in
feu-farm for £20, 13s. 4d. Scots, being 13s. 4d. of augmentation of rental, with three
suits yearly at three head pleas within the granter's town of Leith. Witnesses to
1586] THE LAING CHARTERS 277
charter, Jamos, William, and John Auchiiicraw, Patrick Elder, and Sir John Brown,
notary public. Which charter by the late Robert Logan is confirmed to Florence
Ualfour, son and heir of the late Patrick Balfour. At Edinburgh, 22ad April 158G.
|21(il, Bo.x r>5.
1117. 1st May I.jSG.] Precept liy Mr. John Pitcarnc of that Ilk, fiar of the lands,
in terms of a marriage-contract between himself and his son and heir, Henry Pitcarnc,
on one part, and Michael Balfour of Mon(juhany and Isobella, his daughter, future
spouse of Hciuy Pitcarnc, on the other part, for infefting the said IsoBELLA Balfour
in liferent in the lands of Easter Gellet, with the teinds, etc., in the regality of
Duuferndine and shii-e of Fife. At Forthir, 1st May 1.j8G. Witnesses, Andrew Aytoun,
Andrew Liudesay, John Kinloch, John Zester and Patrick Glasfurd, notaries public.
[1G12, Box 42.
1118. lyth May 15.SG.] Instrument narrating that James Foiuiet, son of the
deceased James Forret, skinner, burgess of Edinburgh, resigned in the hands of Mr. John
Dowglas, chaplain of the rood altar at Dalkeith, the tenement, described of date 19th
December 1.551, No. .51)1 .s"y;r((, 'except that the lands of the late James Anderson belong
now to Elizabeth Adamsoun, daughter to William Adamsoun, and those of the late
John Lauder belong to William Hamilton; and that for new infeftment to himself and
Katiierine Strang, his future spouse, daughter to ^\'illiam Strang, l)urgess of Edin-
burgh, in terms of a contract of marriage dated 16th April 158G ; providing that the new
infeftment shall not prejudice a former disposition made to the .said James Forret and
Marion .Johnstone, his late .spouse, by Walter Scot, burgess of Edinburgh, and Katherine
Lyell, his wife, of an annualrcnt of £20 Scots from said tenement, payable to the said
Mr. John Douglas for his life, as fully narrated. Done in the house of Mr. .John Kene,
writer in Edinburgh, I'Jth May 158G. Witnesses, Cuthbert Cuninghame, provost of
Dumbartane, Mr. William Strang, minister at Irvine, William Weddrett, servant to
Mr. liichard Strang, advocate, and William Douglas, natural son of Mr. John. John
Kene, notary, and Robert Gardnar, co-notary. [127, Box 1.
1119. 21st May 1586.] Instrument narrating that Patrick Maistertoun, brother of
Adam Maistertoun of Easter Grange, resigned into the hands of Alexander, com-
mcndator of Culross, a saltpan lying on the east side of Cnlross, near the seashore,
between the lands of Petticommoun, belonging to said Patrick, and the common street
running between the saltpan and said lands on the north, the sea on the south and
waste places on Vf est and east ; with houses, etc., ' bukat pottis, standis, scatt'attis,
trochis,' and other necessaries for introducing salt water from the sea to said pan ; all
lying in the lordship of Culross and sheritt'dom of Perth, free from all teinds, and that
in favour of George 1>ruge in Culross. Done 21st May 1586. Witnesses, Mr. Edward
Bruce, commissary of Edinburgh, Captain Patrick Bruce, Mr. Mathow Gawe, Walter
Miller, formerly monk of the abbey, P.atrick Porter, and John Forret, noUirv. .James
Prymrois, of Dunblane diocese, notary public. [1120, Box 30.
1120. 31st May 1586.] Charter by Alexander [Colville], commeiulator of Culross,
and the convent thereof, granting in feu-farm to Georcje Bruce in Culross the saltpan
described in preceding writ: To l)e held for an aiwmal fcu-iluty of £1 Scots. At Westir
Cumrye, 31st May 158G. Seal attached, in good condition. Witnesses, Robert Frostcr,
brothor-german of the laird of Garden, and others. Signed by the commendator and
by Archibalil Pivmros and Walter Miller, members of convent. [1899, Box 19.
278 CALENDAR OF [158f.
1121. 1st .Iiiiic l.JS(i.] lusiruiiicuL uf Sasiuu in favour of ClEuUCE Brau.'E in terms
of tlio aliovc clmrtur. Sasiiic given by Robert Aikine of ]>yrgrange, liailie, 1st June
1586. Witnesses, Archibald Pryniroso in Culros, Walter Miller, Alexander Hunter,
tailor, Patrick Porter, weaver, and George Broun, servant of grantee. James Prymrois,
of Dunblane diocese, notary. [2744, Box 71.
1122. 1st June 1.58G.] Charter by William Scott of Abbotshall, in terms of a
contract, dated 158G, between himself and John MacCleix.a.n in Balfeir, alienating
to the said John, and the heirs-male of his body, etc., the two-mcrk lands of Balfeir,
with the teindsheavcs, etc., as occupied by the grantee, in the granter's Ijaroiiy of
Dunrod, stewartry of Kirkcudbright and sherittclom of Dumfries: To l)e held blench of
the granter and in feu-farm of the monastery of Holyrood for an annual feu-duty
of £3, 13s. Scots as in the infeftments of the late Thomas Scott of Abl)otshall, father of
the granter. Patrick Carsane of Drumniow named as bailie in precept of sasine. At
Aljbotshall, 1st June 1.586. Witnesses, Mr. David Spens, David Scot, Thomas Kamsay,
John Broun, Andrew Young and David Philp, notaries public. [lO.'H, Bo.x 49.
1123. -nd June 1.580.] Notarial Instrument [very faint] narrating that John
Iviuntoun, laird of ^\'ester Sheills of Cocklaunspath, with consent of Elizabeth Gil), his
spouse, gave sasine to Thojia.s Angus of Hoprig and IMarjorie Bog, his spouse, of a
portion of the said lands of Wester Shiels, descril)cd (in the vernacular) as 'liand vest
fra (piho . . . [word illegible] vnder the lang dyik to the schiperd akeres, and fra the
said schiperd akeres doun bayth the sydis of the Scheilburne to the rod that passis fra
the Schelis to Auldhamstokkis,' with common pasture 'abono the said lang dyik,' in
terms of a contract between the parties dated in May 1586. Sasine given 2nd June
1586. Patrick Furbrand in Skarhil, attorney for Marjorie Bog. Witnesses, Mr. Alex-
ander llumc, minister in Dunbar, Jasper Home in . . ., and others. William Boidul,
notary puUic. [766, Box 22.
1124. 10th June 1586.] Charter by Alexander [Colvillc], commendator of Culross
and convent thereof, granting to George Bruce in Culross the half of a saltpan
formerly belonging to David Bad, ironsmith in Culross, lying in the town of Culross,
between the lands of Alexander Ezat on the west, the said David's lands on cast, the
common street on north, and the seashore on south, with the half of the houses necilful
to the half saltpan, with all usual privileges as detailed, digging coals, etc. etc. : To be held
in feu of the abbey for 40s. annually of feu-duty and one boll salt as teinds. Dated and
signed by the commendator alone at Edinburgh, 10th June 158G. Witnesses, Edward
Mekiljohn, burgess of Ediid_)urgh, James Prymrose, notary public, and other servitors
of the commendator. Seal attached, broken, but in fair preservation. [936, Box 26.
1125. 14th June 1586.] Instrument of Sasine in favour of George Bruce follow-
ing on a precept by Alexander, commendator of Culross, dated 10th June 1586, for
infefting him in the saltpan described of date 21st May 1586. Sasine given by
Cuthbert Lindsay, residing at the church of St. Mungo, as bailie, on 14th June 1586.
Witnesses, John Dutt, Andrew Saudis, James Baid, and David Schortus, all in Culross.
John Forrett, of Dunblane diocese, notary public. Witnesses to precept, Edward
Mekiljohne, burgess of Edinburgh, James Maisterton, John Stewart, and James Prim-
rose, notary public, the abbot's servitors. [1121, Box 30.
1126. 17th and 25th June 1586.] Tack or Lease by Thomas Somervell, parson
1586] THE LAING CHARTERS 279
and vicar of the parish of Linton, in the diocese of Glasgow and sherifFdom of Roxburgh,
with consent of Hew, Lord Somervell, as patron of the l)enefice, granting to AValter
Ker of Littledcaii the tcindsheaves, small teinds, etc., of the parish kirk of Linton,
parsonage and vicarage, with the glebe and kirk land, on a lease of nineteen years for a
yearly sum of £-tO in time of peace and forty mcrks in time of war. Dated, signed, and
sealed at liittlcdcaii and Edinburgh, 17th and -'5th June 158G. Signed, ' M'. thomas
Soflvell psouu of Lintoun,' 'Hew Lord Somerwell.' Witnesses, Mr. Thomas Ker,
parson of Digavell (?), Andro Ker, son to Walter Ker of Litledean, and Mark Haitlie,
son to the laird of Mellerstane, and others. Seals attached, but wholly illegiljle.
[519, Box 15.
1127. l'''th June 1586.] Discharge in form of notarial instrument narrating that
William riiiLP in Nethertoun of Dunfermline acknowledged himself to have received
from George Bruce in Culross 270 merks, and therefore released and discharged the
saltpan, described in No. 1119 sujrra, which had Ijccn disposed to the granter by
Patrick Maistertoun in Koissill, first heritor of the subjects, in security of said sum.
Culross, 18th June 1586. Witnesses, John Bro^vn and Alexander Coustoun in Culross,
Walter Makilroy in Kincairn, and the said Patrick Maistertoun. John Forrett, notary
public. [1122, Box 30.
1128. 27th June 1580.] Contract between Alexander Sybbald of Rankclour Over
[tapper], with consent of his son and heir-apparent, Andrew Sybbald, on one part, and
John Lundy of Stratharlie on the other part, by which for the sum of 2000 merks paid
by John Lundj^, the .said Alexander agrees to sell his one-third part of the lands of
Stratharlie [cf. of date 5th April 1511, No. 451 suprt], excepting ten acres lying to the
east of Largo kirk, and to infeft the said John Lundy therein ; the lands to be held of
Mr. William Lundy of that Ilk, superior of the same. Dated and signed at Raiikelour
Over on 27th June 158G. John Seytonc, apparent of Lathrisk, George Rimsay,
brother to the laird of Mure, \nth others, witnesses. Patrick Mowse, notary, signs for
John Lundy. [709, Box 21.
1129. 15th September 1586.] Obligation by William Carre of Foorde in North-
umberland to pay £200 to RooEU Fowbeky of Fowbery, 15th September 1586. [20()6,
Box 52.
1130. 22nd September 1586.] Vreceiit oi Clare Comlat hy Mark Ker, commendator
of Newl)attle, for infefting Alexander Haiiilton, now of Haggs, as nearest and lawful
heir of his father, the late James Hamilton of Haggs, in the said lands of Uarlniillan,
as of date 25th May 1581, No. 1078 giijmi, occupied by John and William ^\'oddcll.
Dated at Edinburgh, 22nd September 158G. Signed by the granter only. Witnesses,
Patrick Crcichton of Lugton, David, his son and apparent-heir, Mr. Roltert Hamilton,
brother of Alexander, and John Kirkpatrick, the grantor's chamberlain. Seal att^iched,
somewhat broken. [2G84, Box 69.
1131. 3rd Octo))er 1586.] Charter of feu-farm by William Littill, provost, Andrew
Sclater, William Naper, William Fairlio, and another, bailies of EdiTiburgh, narrating
the exhaustion of their treasury in former years by giving money to the king, by public
works, and the pressure of this last pestilence, relieving the poor and saving the city,
empty of citizens, and that in the meantime the common moor, though in various parts
pastured and cultivated by tho.se in its vicinity, j-ields little or nothing. Thoy have
therefore determined to lease it, and have appointed some prudent citizens, that,
280 CALENDAR OF [1586
reserving the rough, hard, and stony places for masonry and the use of the pest, they
should measure the .aral)lc parts and divide them in convenient portions ; which labour
over, they determined on a public auction, desiring intending buyers to appear on a
certain day to that end; which being done, Andrew Stevinson, merchant in Edinl)urgh,
offered the aninialrent understated, the others containing themselves in silence. There-
fore the granters dispone in feu-farm to the said Andiiew, in liferent, and John
Stevinsox, his gratidson and his heirs-male, whom failing, to the eldest hcir-feniale
without division, all and whole that part of the waste lands of the wester common moor,
containing eight acres of land, lying betwixt that old part of the common moor belong-
ing to John Dowgall, younger, on the east, the Powburn on the south, the highway
leading towards the said burgh, of eighteen ells in breadth, on the west, and a path,
nine ells wide, on the south, for the sum of forty mcrks Scots, paid down ; To be held
of the burgh in fee, etc. Reddendo, l-i bolls of bailey between Christmas and Candle-
mas, and £IC on entry of each heir, etc. Dated at Edinburgh, 3rd October 158G.
Witnesses, Alexander Uddert, Mr. Michael Chisholmc, Alexander Ousteane and
Henry Nesbet, councillors. Signed by provost and bailies, and by Alexander Gutlne,
common clerk of the burgh. Seal gone. [139, Box 4.
1132. 7th October 158G.] Instrument of Sasine, following on the precept of 22nd
September 1.58G, No. 1130 supra, in favour of Alexan'dfj; Hamilton in the
lands of Gartmillan. Sasine given Ijy John Crawfurd of Kouchsalloch, bailie, on 7th
October 1586. AVitnesses, James Crawfurd of Dundyvane, Gavin Bell in Schawheid,
John Moir, William Geichan in Ryding, Matthew Gcichan and John Fiiday there.
Notary, David Haniyltoun. [2G85, Box G9.
1133. -Ith November 158G.] Notarial Instrument narrating the resignation by
Alexander Sil)bald of Raidvelour upper, into the hands of his superior, Mr. William
Lundy of that Ilk, in favour of John Lundy of Stratharlie, of the third part f)f
Stratharlie (cf. No. 1128 siqim), cxccjiting ten acres. Done in the hall of Lundy, 4th
November 158G. Witnesses, Thomas Mowse, younger, John Thomson in Craill, and
John Rimsay, notary, with others. Patrick Mowse, notary pul)lic. [710, Box 21.
1134. 4th November 15S6.] Duplicate (on paper) of the preceding Instrument of
Resignation. 4th November 1586. [711, Box 21.
1135. 4th November 1586.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding on and narrating
a precejjt of same date, l)y Mr. William Lundy of that Ilk, superior, for infcfting
John Lundy of Stratharlie in the third part resigned by Alexander Sibbald. Sasine
given, 4th November 1586, at the principal messuage of Stratharlie. Alexander
Sibbald of Rankelour, and Thomas, his son, and Thomas Mowse, junior, witnesses.
Patrick Mowse, notary. [712, Box 21.
1136. 9th December 1586.] Charter by King James the Sixth confirming the
charter, dated 23rd January 1554-5, No. 628 supni, by James [Stewart], comniendator
of Kelso and Melrose, granting in feu-farm to Andrew Brounfeild, in Pittillisheuch,
and Janet Dik.soun, his wife, the £5 lands of Pittillisheuch, lying in the shire of
Berwick, as described in writ cited. Dated at Holyrood, 9th December 1586. liegis-
trum Magni SigilU, vol. v. No. 1125. [110, Box 3.
1137. 5th January 1587.] Notarial Instrument narrating that John Lundy of
Stratharlie and Agnes Myirtoun, his spouse, in terms of a contract between them, with
1587] THE LA ING CHARTERS 281
John Johnston in Monturpie as their cautioner, and John Dudingston in Murcamniows,
gave sasinc to the said John Dudingston of an annualrent of .£20 Scots from the third
part of Htratharlie, resigned by Alexander Sibliald, as in No. 113.3 stip-u. Done 5th
.lanuary 1.586-7. Witnesses, David and Archibald .Simsdiics, Inirgesses of Desert,
William Johnstoun, and John Hagy in Tempill of Stratharly, and John Munnian (1) in
Stratharly. Henry Young, notary public. [71.3, Box 21.
1138. 7th February 1587.] Charter by James Sandelandis of Calder, lord of
Torphichcn, superior, with consent of his tutor, James Sandelandis of Slaniannan,
granting to DavU) Fowlartoun of Corsbie, his heirs, etc., the lands of lioinhill and
Brounley, as in No. 472 supra; which lands were in the superior's hands for non-
entry of the heirs of the late John Fullartoun of Corsby, who had sold the lands to the
.said David, his son. Reddendo, for lioinhill, 13s. 4d. Scots; also for Brounley, three
pennies Scots on the morrow of the Ascension, in name of feu-farm. At Glasgow,
7th February 1586-7. Signed by the tutor of Torphichcn. One seal [defaced].
^\'itncsses, W^illiam Crawfiu'd, brother-german of David Crawfurd of Kerse, John
C'raufnrde of Knokschiniioch, (Jeorge Lokkart, younger, Michael Wallace and
Alexander Lawson, notaries pul)lic. [323, Box 10.
1139. 1st March 15S7.] Instrument narrating that William Hoppringle, litster,
burgess of Edinburgh, and Alcson Wallace, his spouse, acknowledge receipt from John
HoiM'iMNTU.E of Murehouse of the sum of £500 Scots, for redemption of the 40s. lands
of Cardropc, and the £6 lands of Pirne, in the lordship of Stow of Woddell, alienated
under reversion by the said John, Agnes Hadden, his wife, and George Hoppringle,
their son, and now discharged by the said first parties. Done in the house of William
Hoppringle in Edinburgh, 1st March 1587. Witnesses, William Lauder of Balbardeis,
.James and Gilbert Lauder, his brothcrs-gcrman, and John Hoppringle, tailor. A\'alter
Uunsyman, clerk of St. Andrews diocese, admitted notary puljlic by the lords of
council. [199, Box 7.
1140. 30th .May 1587.] Extract Retour of ELIZABETH Edingtoun, as nearest
and lawful heir of the late .John Edingtoun, her father, born of him and the late
Katherine Home, his spouse. Inquest taken at Langtoun, the 30th of May 1587, before
the sheriflf-depute of I?erwick, I'atiick Cokliurne, brother-german of William Cokburne
of Langtoun. [685, Bo.x 20.
1141. 2iul June 1587.] Instrument of Sasine followng on ch.arter, of date 7th
February 1587, narrating infeftmcnt given by David Crawfurd, templar bailie ('balliuus
tcmplarius'), to David Fi'Ll.AnTON of Corsbie, in the lands of Roinhill and 15rounley.
Done 2nd .June 1587. Witnesses, James Craufnrd, burgess of Ayr, .John Porter in
Corsbie, Ninian Mogurisland, servitor of James Craufurd, and John M'Keyne, servitor
of the bailie. John Masoun, notary public. [324, Box 10.
1142. 3r(l .lujio 1587.] Notarial Instrument of Cognition and Sasine of the tenement
formerly [No. 458 .<»yi/vf] lielonging to Archibald, Earl of Argyll, by Alexander Uddert,
one of the bailies of Edinburgh, in favour of JoiiN M'QI'HYKKY, son .and heir of the
late Gilbert M'quhyiry [see 30th March 1574 supra], with reservation of liferent in
favour of his mother, Janet CorncwcU. I>one 3rd June 1587. Witnesses, David
Blackcrnig, John Ker, William Wallace, and John Yairdis, William Rollock, John
Gilleis, Mungo Bankis, and Bartholomew Ochiltrie, scrjeants. Mr. .Vlexander Guthrie,
burgh clerk, notary. [2970, Box 78.
2n
2cS2 CALENDAR OF [15S7
1143. '■■ June 1587.] Fragment of .a Charter by James Borthwick of Kirk-
[laiidhiir;], with consent of Jonet Hepburn, his spouse, and Isaliella Dikson, his
mother, also of Portuous, his brother, and his spouse, IsobeHa Govan, granting
in terms t)f a contract, dated at Edinburgh and Cruikstoun, 3rd and 9th June loST,
and alienating to WiiJiiAii liORTliWKJK of Cruikston, the lands called the Kirklandhiil
of Heriot, lying betwixt the lands of Corshope and Haltrie, belonging to Lord Borth-
wick, on the south, the lands of Hcriot-town on the west, the lands called Grecnwoodhcad,
belonging to the Bishop of Dunkcld, on the north, and the lands of Cruikston on the
cast, within the sheriiTdom of Edinburgh, occupied formerly by George Borthwick,
and now by the granter and his mother : To be held in feu-farm of the abbey of
Newbattlc for 46s. 8d. Scots yearly feu-duty. The remainder is wanting. [1208,
Box 32.
1144. 8th June 1587.] Listrument of Sasine narrating that Thomas Broun, feu-
f;u-mer of the £3 land of Lochhill, in the barony of Lochkindcloch and stewartry of
Kirkcudbright, in terms of a contract (of date at Dumfries, 3rd June 1587) between
him and James Murray in Blackpark in Crossmichael, gave sasine to the said Jamks
MuURAY in liferent, and to JoilN Mukray, his lawful son, of an annualrcnt of £10
from said lands under reversion. Sasine given 8th .June 1587. Witnesses, James
Murray, son of grantee, Thomas Pautonson in Croftheid.s, John Padzane, John David-
son in Lochhill, and Matthew Mechelson in Freirzard. David M'Ghee, of Glasgow
diocese, by apostolic authority notary public. [1782, Box 46.
1145. 17th July 1587.] Charter by Andrew Murray of Arngosk, knight, by
which, in terms of a contract between himself, Henry Borthuik in Dudingstoun,
James Murray there, and Thomas Cherry, burgess of Canongate, on one side, and
John Matheson, portioner of Broughton, and Agnes Anderson, his spouse, on the
other side, the grantor sells to the said John Matheson and Agnes Anderson, and
their heirs, etc., an aniuialrent of 100 merks from the half-lands of Wester Dudingston,
with mill, etc., as described, ■within the shire of Edinburgh. Kcddendo, one penny.
Dated at the burgh of the Canongate, 17th July 1587. "\Mtnesses, William Murray
of Letter-Banachty, James Murray, dweller in AVester Dudingstoun, John Kcllo, smith
in said burgh, James Borthuik, the granter's servant, and John Blair, notary public.
Signed by granter. [570, Box 16.
1146. 27th Jnly 1587.] Listrument of Sasine proceeding on a precept (directed to
John Scott, the granter's officer in Dudingston, as bailie), in the preceding charter, in
favour of John Matheson of Brochton and Agnes Anderson, his wife. Sasine
given 27th July 1587. Edward Matheson, brother of said John, .James Thomson, son of
the late .John Thomson in I^eith, and William Matheson, son of John, witnesses. Thomas
Young, clerk of St. Andrews diocese, by royal authority notary public. [403, Box 12.
1147. 29th Jnly 1587.] Charter by Patrick Levingtoun of Salteottis, with consent
of Marion Fawside, his .spouse, and of William Douglas of Whittingham, one of the
Senators of the Supreme Court, Thomas Fawside of that Ilk, James Heriot of Trabroun,
and Mr. Archibald Douglas, in terms of a contract, dated 28th July 1587, alienating to
John Levington in Drem, for the sum of £90 Scot.s, a tenement in the AVestraw of
Gulane, bounded between the lands of George Home, portioner of Gulane, on the east,
the lands of the late John Litill's heirs on west, the granter's lands on north, and the
common of Gulane on south, as described, with common pasture on the common of
1587] THE LAING CHARTERS 2s;^
GiiliUic, ill the barony of I'irleton, constabulary of Hadiliiigtoii, etc. : To be held blench
of the graiiter. At Gulanc, 2'Jth July 15^7. Witnesses, George Patcrson, Robert
Kyll, Andrew Watsone, and James Littill, residents in Gulane. John Craig, notary,
signs for Marion Fawside. [1818, Box 47.
1148. 9th August 1587.] Precept (directed to John Lawe, as bailie) by Mr. James
Law [afterwards Archbishop of Glasgow], minister, fiar of the underwritten annualrents,
in terms of a contract matrimonial between him, with consent of his parents, John Law
and Margaret Strang, on one part, and James Dundas of Newliston, for himself, and
Mariota Dundas, his lawful daughter, on the other part (dated at Newliston, 20th
July 1587), for infefting Makion Dundas, his future spouse, in liferent, etc., in
an aninialrent of £40 Scots, due from John Inglis of Strathyrum over the lands
of Strathyrum, lying near the city of St. Andrews in the shire of Fife, under reversion
of GOO merks; also in an annualrent of 20 merks Scots, due by John Dunkeson,
minister, over the lands of Cowll, in the parish of Markinch and shire foresaid, under
reversion of 200 merks ; reserving their liferents to the said John Law and Margaret
Strang. Dated at Spittall, 9th August 1587. Witnesses, George Blyth in Strathoir,
Michael Law, Andrew Law in Dysert, and John Johnestoun there. Henry Young,
notary public, signs for John Law and Margaret Strang. [3024, Box 79.
1149. 9th August 1587.] Instrument of Sasine following on the above precept, in
favour of Maiuota Dundas. Sasine given, 9th August 1587, by John Lawe [in
Spittall], as bailie, Geoige Dundas, apparent of Brestmill, attorney for Mariota
Dundas. A\'itn esses, John Johnson in Bagow, and John Thomson there, Thomas
Mackie in Glastre, Walter Peitt in Cowll, Henry Hird in Pitcarnc, and others.
Richard Burne, of St. Andrews diocese, notary public. The instrument is signed,
'Mr. James Law v' my hand.' [2128, Box 54.
1150. 11th August 1587.] Precept of Clare Constat by Archibald, [eighth] Earl of
Angus, directed to John Ogilvy of Innerquharitie, as bailie, for infefting Daaid
Graham of Fintrv, as heir of his father, the late Sir David Graham of Fintry, knight,
in the lands of Erlestradychty, Outfeild of Kerymure, with grain mill and mill lands ;
the lands of Inchbrathy, Inchmylne, Glenevik, Balnabolhe, Doldowo, Pet Carrydy,
the lands of the Forest of Glcn-Prosen, the lands of Dallinche and Balloche, in the
regality of Kirriemuir and shorilidom of Forfar [cf. No. 229 supa], — reserving to the
Earl and his successors the hill in the Myltoun of Kerymure, called Greenhill, with
three acres of arable land on the east side thereof, for the KuTs courts to be held there,
— and also in the lands of Kirkton of Kerymure, in the same regality and sheriffdom.
Dated at Dalkeith, II th August 1587. Witnesses, .Tames Douglas of Terthorwald,
George Auchinlek of Balmanno, Mr. John Ros and Hugh Neisbet, the Karl's servitors.
Part of Kirl's seal attached. [2211, Box 56.
1151. 23rd October 1587.] Instrument narrating that John Harbert in Saltcoittis,
with his own hands, gave sasine to his wife, JoXET Wood, of one half his 40 pence
lands of Banks, also in his tenement of land extending to sixty-one falls, with a
' soume gres ' ye<irly pasturing in the pasture of the Saltcoitmure, lying in the lands
of Saltcoittis, barony of Stevenston, Ayrshire. Done on the lands, 23rd October 1587.
Witnesses, James Montfoid in Saltcoittis, Archibald Hiuiter in Ayr, and Thomas
Galloway, servant to the notary, George Angus, of St. Andrews diocese. [1057,
Box 29.
2>S4 CALENDAR OF |15.S7
1152. 'Jlst October 15!S7.] Charter by John Urouii, iiidwellur in Culross, feii-
lariucr of the saltpan underwritten, in terms of a contract (dated at Culross, 4tU
October 1582) between himself and Margaret Blawe, his wife, on one part, and Geokge
BltUCE in Culross on the other part, selling and alienating to the said George a
saltpan, with houses, etc., in the lordship of Culross and shire of Perth, between the
saltpan of Duncan Pryrarois on the west and waste land on the east, 'que salina
cunstructa erat per Magistrum Johannem Colvill cum exprcssis et lil>eris potestate
et facultate habcndi He CraigleitF infra carbofodinas nostras fossas et fodientis infra
liniites et bondas de Culrose, liberc fodientis et lucrandi liu panewod coll, et ad dicUini
salinam huiusmodi addueendi et transportandi singulis diebus quot sufficient foco et
igni eiusdcm, cum viis competentibus lie coll gaittis, equis oncratis et onerandis trans-
ferendi huiusmodi carbones ad dictam salinam sine impedimento, cum liberis introitu
et exitu ad huiusmodi tiendum, ac cum liberis introitu et exitu cimbis et navibus
auferendis et transferendis sale dicte saline vbicunque eis libitum fucrit.' To be held
to the said Oeoige Bruce of the commendator and convent of Culross, for payment of
£i yearly as feu-duty and two bolls of salt yearly as teind. Dated at Culross,
31st October lOt^T. Witnesses, Alexander Coustoun in Culrose, Mr. Matthew Oawe
and liobert Maistertoun, both there. James Prymrois signs as notary for Margaret
Blawe. [3108, Box 81.
1153. November 1587.] Charter by John Browne, dweller at Culross, with
consent of Margaret Blaw, his spouse, alienating to George Bruce, dweller there,
a saltpan on the east of Culross, near the church called St. Mungo's Kirk, Ijctween a
waste place separating it from the saltpan of Archilxild Preston on east, and Duncan
Prymrois's pan on west. Peddcndo, £1 Scots yearly and two bolls of salt. At Culross,
November 1587. Witnesses, Alexander Coustoun, Ijurgess of Culross, Kobert
Mestertoun there, Andrew Cowhie in Newmylne, and Andrew Cowhie, his son, notary
puljlic. John Forrett, notary to instrument. [1123, Box 30.
1154. 10th November 1587.] Charter by Alexander, commendator of Culross,
confirming to George Bruce there — (1) the charter of sale, dated 31.st October 1587,
by John Brown, dweller in Culross, of a saltpan in Culross, with the special privileges
described [No. 1152 siqira]: To be held of the monastery for £i yearly feu-duty.
Margaret Law [Blaw], spouse of the granter, consents, James Primrose, notary, acting
for her. (2) A charter of sale, dated 10th November 1587, by William Campbell,
dweller in Culross, of a tenement of land in Culross. Yearly rent not named. Eliza-
beth Kelt, the granter's mother, and John Campbell, his brother, are referred to.
Henry Primrose in Culross, a witness ; James Primrose, notary. (3) A charter of sale
by Henry Primrose, dweller in Culross, with consent of Maigarct Kedheuch, his wife
(dated 10th November 1587), of an annualrent of 10 merks from an acre of arable land
lying near Sklaittis, in the lordship of Culross and shire of Perth. James Primrose,
notary. Confirmation dated at Culross, 10th November 1587, and signed by the
commendator and by Archibald Prymros and Walter Miller, members of the convent.
Seal attached, defaced. [1900, Box 49.
1155. 17th January 1588.] Instrument of Sasine following on the precept, dated
at Dalkeith, 11th August 1587, No. 1150 aiqn-a, by Archibald, [eighth] Earl of Angus,
for infeftiiig Daviu Graham, now of Fintrie, in the hinds and manor of Erlestradichtie,
and others dcscril)cd in writ cited. Sasine given by John Ogilvie of Innerquharity,
bailie of the regality of Kirriemuir, to Walter Graham, brother-german of the late
1588] THE LAING CHARTERS 285
David Graham of Fiiitiy, knight, as attoiiiey for the grantee. Done at the place
of Mains of Erie Stradichti, 17th January 1587-S. Witnesses, John Ogilvie of
Ballinscho, David Ogilvie, hrothcr-germati of John of Innerquharity, Thomas Fothering-
liaiiic, servant of Thomas Fotheringhame of Powrie, and Alexander Guild. Notary,
Mr. Alexander W'edderburn, clerk of court of Dundee. [31 2G, Box 82.
1156. 1st April 1588.] Precept of Clare Constat by Sir Ludovic Bellenden of
Auelnioull, justice-clerk, and 'baron of the barony of Broughton,' directed to Andrew
Borthuik and James Eistoun, for infefting FuANCis Wylie, as heir of his brother-
german, the late John Wylie, son and heir of the late Edward Wylie, weaver, burgess
of the Cauongate, in the south half of a tenement of the late Janet Crawfurd, lying
on the east side of Leith Wynd, in the Cauongate, between the land of the late
William Crystesoune, now of John Ahannay, on south, the land formerly of the late
David Millar, now of lioliert Wethirspune, cutler, on north, the land formerly of
Thomas Scott, dyer, now of Mr. Thomas Bellenden, son of the late Sir John Bellenden
of Auchnoul, knight, on east : To be held for burgage service due and wont. At
the Cauongate, 1st April 1588. W^itnesses, the said Mr. Thomas Bellenden, brother of
the granter, James Bellenden, younger, of Pendreich, John Graham, rector of Sandav,
and John Creichtoun, servant of granter. [1538, Box -10.
1157. 8th April 1588.] Letters by James Hay in the south ferry of Portincraig,
heir by progress to the late Janet Hay, sometime Lady Nauchtane, and heiress thereof,
and to the late Sir James Hay, her father, David Haj^, her 'guidschir,' and Sir
Hay, her 'grandschir,' or to any other, his and her predecessors, with consent of
Alexander Creichtoun of Nauchtane for himself and Luis Creichtoun, his son and heir-
apparetit, dcclaiing that as David Balfour of Balledmonth is heritalaly infeft in the
lands of Over Friertoun, Sandfurd, Innerdovat, Caldhame, Cherisland, Bredheuche
fishing, and other parts of the barony of Nauehtan, in the shire of Fife, alienated
to him by Alexander Creichtoun of Nauchtane and his predecessors, who have received
large sums of money from the said David, and that the said Alexander is bound
to warrant David in the said lands ; and, since the making of said iiifeftment, it
is lately come to the granler's knowledge that there were one or more reversions
granted by the late Sir Peter or David Creichtoun of Nauchtane, or other predecessors
of Alexander Creichtoun, to the late Janet Hay or her predecessors above named, by
virtue of which reversions the granter, as heir of progress foresaid, might have action
of rctlcmption against David Balfour: — Yet for certain sums of money received from
David Balfour, which the granter hereby discharges, he, with consent of the said
Alexander Creichtoun, renounces his whole right and title to the reversions and to the
said lands in favour of David Balfour and his successors. Dated at Cupar, Sth April
1588. Witnesses, David Luklaw, James Fleschour, James Anderson, younger, buigess
of Cupar, James Anderson and Thomas Fleschour, notaries public, who also sign for
James Hay. Signed, 'Alex"". Crechton of Nauchta.' Hay's seal appended, faint, but
showing an aniuilet between three inescutchcons. [2959, Box 78.
1158. HJth April 1588.] Ketour of Imjuest made in the Tolboolh of Inverness,
before John Kay, burgess of Ll^■erness, sherifl'-depute of the sheriffdom of Inverness, of
George, Earl of Huntly, sheritT-priiaipal, by the following jiuors : Kol)ert Munro,
apparent of Foulis, Hugh Murray of Aliirscor.s, Feiquhard Munro of Inverarne (?), .lohii
Leith in Swordell, Robert Makfale in Dornachc, Angus Morray there, Alexander
Turrcll of Dull], .lohii Chcssolme in Athe, trcasuier, John Moiray of Spanzedoill,
2SG CALENDAR OF [1588
William S.uiilisouo in Doinachc, Walter Diiglas in Taync, Andio M'CuUo thoru,
Alexander Uordou in Sydera, John Dingwell of Kildoiic, and Andrew Muiu'o of
Dauchetarte, who on oath declared that lioUEUiCK MuuiUY was nearest and lawful
heir of his father, the late Alexander Murray of l!ei;;hus [Bit^house], in the lands of
Beghus, the two Trontalis and the two Forsis [indorsed 'Forsinaird and Forsinain'j in
Strathhalladale, county of Inverness, extending to two davachs and ouc-tiuarter davach
of land; that the said lands arc valued at £9, 15s. yeaily, and in time of peace
at £6, 3s. -Id., are held in chief of the king, and have been in his hands since the death
of the said Ale.xander Murray in September 1587. Dated at Inverness, IGth April
1588. [2912, Bo.x 7G.
1159. 23rd April 1588.] Charter by Donald Makay, indwcller in Cullaii'd, in
terms of a contract, dated at Inverness, 14th April 1588, between him and Thomas
M'Roby M'CouU, also dweller in Inverness, granting to the said Thomas, his heirs, etc.,
a particatc of land in said biu'gh in Dimisdail Street, on the east side, and boiuidcd by
the lands of Gilljert Dull', b>n'ge.ss, on south and west, and of John Dow M'Condacliy
on north, as described, in the burgh and shire of Inverness : To be held in fee and
heritage and free burgage. Keddcndo, 7 merks Scots yearly of feu-farm. This
document is concluded by a resignation and instrument of resignation in the hands
of Thomas Cuthbert, younger, one of the bailies of Inverness. 23rd April 1588.
Witnesses, John Cuthbert, burgess of Inverness, James Thomson, Konald Merschell,
Alexander M'Condachy. Kobert Vans, notary, signs for granter, and another Robert
Vaus, clerk of the burgh of Inverness, acts as notary to the writ. [1004, Box 27.
1160. 20th May 1588.] Precept of Clare Constat by Edward Maxwell, pcrpetu.-d
commendator of Dundrennan, addressed to Robert Neilson of Barnsowill, and John
Neilson in Kirkland, as bailies, for infefting Gilbert Neilson, as nearest and lawful
heir-male of his uncle, John Neilson of Barncailzic, in the lands of Barncailzie and
Larglauch, held in feu-farm of the Abbey of Dundrennan. Dated at Terregles, 20tli
May 1588. Witnesses, James Bailzie and Andrew Baty, servitors of the granter.
Signed, 'Eduuei-d'' Maxwell comendato"'' dc dendrananc.' [1289, Box 34.
1161. 19th June 1588.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that John Fhilp, one of
the bailies of the burgh of Ncwbuigh, went with certain neighbours to a tenement or
rood of land on the north side of the burgh, bounded betwixt John Philp's lands on the
east, Andrew Frebarne's on the west, ' the hauch and the stank ' on the north, and the
high street on the south ; and there ajipeared on the said ground Isobel Wentoun,
only daughter and child to the late Andro Wentoun, brother-german to the deceased
Alexander Wentoun, burgess of Newburgh, and demanded infeftment in the rood of
land as nearest heir served to the said Alexander Wentoun. Sasine was duly given
by the said bailie, 19th June 15S8. Witnesses, Alexander Gypsone, Peter Stroupc,
burgesses of Perth, Plenry Bonar of Lumijuhatishyll, David Lowson, James Wentoun,
John Smart, burgesses of Newburgh. John Taylyour, of Dunkcld diocese, notary.
[5G0, Box 16.
1162. 25th July 1588.] Charter by James Sandilands of Calder, lord of Tor-
phichen, with consent of his tutor, James Sandilands of Slaniannan, narrating and
confirming a charter by his tenant, George Dnndas of that Ilk (dated at Kdinbnrgli,
25th March 1578), l)y which the latter granted to Thomas Inclis, poitioner of Auld
Liston, his lands of Coitlaw.s, called also Gaitsyde, in the barony of Liston, regality of
1588] THE LAIXG CHARTERS 2S7
Torphichen, aiul shire of Linlithgow : To 1)C held in feu-farm : rendering to the superior,
liOrd Torphichen, during his life, and after his decease to the king and his successors,
five marks Scots yearly, as a proportionate part of 500 mcrks yearly, due as feu from
Lord Torphichen ; also rendering to the said George Dundas and his heirs one penny
feu-farm [sir], if askeil. Confirmed at Edinljurgh, 25th July 15SS. Witnesses, Mr.
Andrew Sandelands, Daniel Cathcart, George Crawfurd, servants of the tutor, and
Alexander Lawson, writer. Signed only by 'J. Sandilandis, Tutor of Torphichen.' The
witnesses to the charter by Dundas are Henry Wardlaw, writer, and John A\'ardlaw,
his son and notary public, and David Brentoun, his servant. [2330, Bo.x 60.
1163. -^Otli July 1588.] Instrument of Resignation narrating that Andrew Bog,
l)rothcr-german of John Bog of Burnhouse — as procurator of Alexander Murray,
portioner of Glaswell (lord of the franktcnement thereof, l)i'other and heir-male of the
late David Murray, son of the late Andrew Murray, also uncle and heir-male of James
Murray, lawful son and heir-male of the said David), also as procurator of William
Murray, .son of the s;iid Alexander — passed to the presence of William, Lord Hay of
Yc'stcr, superior of the lands, and resigned in his hands the shadow-half of the lands
of Glaswall, Torbirns, and othcr.s, as in No. 1081 stqini, formerly pertaining to James
Scrimgeour of Ardorny, father of John Scrimgeour, now of Ardoriiy, in favour of
John Scrimgeour of Glaswall [see writ cited], son of the late James Scrimgeour of
Ardorny. Done on 30th July 1588, in Lord Hay's chamber in Bothans. Witnesses,
David Sinclare of Blans, jVndrcw and Thomas Scrimgeour, brothers-german of said
John, Andrew alias Dand Ker, and William Hay, called Norland William. Notary,
Alexander Symsone, of St. Andrews diocese. [3131, Box 82.
1164. 10th August 1588.] Letter of Reversion by John Baillie of St. John's Kirk
in favour of his brother-in-law, Jasies Franche, who had sold to the granter an ainuial-
rcnt of 15G mcrks from the lands of Ulstoun, Grithillis, Friour-medois, Chapmansyde
with the wood thereof, Spittclstanes, Craling Nether, husband-lands in Over and Nether
Nesbit, Plewlands, Finlaws called Newhall, Heucheid, Cessfurdburn, Justiceley, with
teinds, Aidd .Jedburgh, Rowcastell, Langnewtoun, Abbotisrollis, Bowatsyde, the lands
of Grange with mill, Fodderley, Over Bunchester with woods, Maxsyde, Gaithouscott
with woods, Hairtischauch, Langley with teinds, Raperlaw, Firth with teinds and woods,
A\'estbcrnis, Brewlands in Raperlaw, Belcheis with mill. Over Aiicrum with mill, Hen-
housfield, Castelwod, and Castelhill, with the acres lying at the place of the friars of
.Jedburgh, and the lands and mains of Spittell called Anerum Spittell, all in the shire
of Roxburgh, all as described ; also a tenement of land in the burgh of Jedliurgh, on
the east side of High Street, between the tenement of the late Robert Riddell, now of
Rol)ert liutherfuird, on west, the water of Jedburgh on east, the abbey close on south
and street on west ; and the granter liinds himself that when the said .James Franche,
or failing him, his brothers-german, John and Alexander Franche, shall pay to the
granter within the parish kirk of North Berwick the sum of 40s. Scots, the granter
shall give up all title to said lands. Dated at North Berwick, 10th August 1588.
Witnesses, Andrew Home of Rikkilsyde, Gavin and John Home, sons of Patrick Home
of Polwarth, Andrew Diksone and Robert Lauder in Northberuik. Signed, 'Jhone
Ballze of Sanctihonis kirk w' my hand.' [375, Box 11.
1165. 20th August 1588.] Charter by William, Lord H.iy of Yestcr, baron of
Lochiiuharret, etc., granting, in terms of an obligation (of .same date), to John
ScRiNCiEouu of Glaswell and his heirs-male whomsoever (upon Scrimgeour's own
2S8 CALENDAR OF [1588
resignation) the lanfls of Glaswell and Torbirnis, with common pasture in the moor
of Luffdennis, as in No. 796 supra : To be held of the granter and his heirs in feu-
farm and heritage for an annual feu-duty of £20, 63. 8d. Scots; \vith clause of
warrandice, and precept of sasine to Alexander Robertson, as bailie. At Eflinburgh,
20th August 1-588, before James Hay, brother-german of the granter, M'illiam Hay of
Wyndane, George Lyle of Stanepath, and John Hay of Smithficld, Mr. John Moscrop,
advocate, and Kobert Broun, his servitor, witnesses. Signed, ' William, Lord Hay of
Zester.' Seal attached, the bearings and legend somewhat defaced. [2-388, Box 61.
1166. 20th August 1588.] Charter, apparently a duplicate of the above, but con-
taining no reference to the obligation. Same witnesses. 20th August 1-588. [2389,
Box 61.
1167. 27th August 1-588.] Charter by Andrew Logan, lord of the fee of the
barony of Restalrig, with consent of his father, John Logan of Coitfield, confirming a
charter (dated at Edinburgh, 24th May 1-588) by Florence Balfour, portioner of Nether
Gogar, in which the latter grants to .J.vmks Ricn.vnnsox of Smetoun in liferent, and
to Jajie.s, his son and his heirs-male, whom failing, to liOKEUT IllcHAiiD.soN, brother of
James Richardson of Smetoun, eight oxgangs of the lands of Nether Gogar [cf. charter
of date 2.3rd April 1580, No. 999 sujmt], in the barony of Restalrig and shire of
EdiiiV)urgh ; and that in \'irtue of a contract, of same date as his charter, betwixt the
granter and his wife, Margaret Houston, and the said .James Richardson of Smetoun.
The lands to be held feu-farm of the superior for £20, 1.3s. 4d. Scots. Which charter
is confirmed in due form by the superior, at the Canongate, 27th August 1588.
Witnesses to charter of 24th May, Mr. .John Kenc, writer in Edinburgh, Nicolas
Turnbull, Thomas Moscrope and James Harvie, servitors of .James Richardson of
Smetoun, Robert Newlands, Robert Gairdner, and Andrew Plummar, all in Edinl)urgh,
and .John Houstoun of I.any. Witnesses to the confirmation, Barnard Lindesay, .son
of Thomas Undesay, resident in Leith, and Michael Mosman, son of the late .John
Mosman, formerly clerk of the sheriffdom of Edinburgh, .John Robesoun and James
Logane, notaries public. [390, Box 11.
1168. 3rd September 1588.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that Mr. James
Johnstoun, one of the bailies of Edinburgh, received from Hugh Broun, junior, son
and apparent heir of Hugh Broun, senior, and also from the latter for his interest,
resignations of two tenements on the north side of the High Street, Edinburgh,
bounded by the lands respectively belonging to John Carkettill, the heirs of David Fairlie,
the late John Broun, the heirs of Adam Hopper, the heirs of Thomas Carkettill, the late
Robert Bruce, the late Thomas Young, and the late William Hopper [see Nos. 392 and 630
siip-a], whereupon the said bailie duly infeft in the same the said Hl"gh Buoux, junior,
and LiLiAS Clerk, his future spouse, reser^'ing the elder Hugh's liferent. Sasine given
3rd September 1588. Witnesses, Alexander Clerk of Balljirnie, Alexander Huntar,
merchant, Hugh Broun, senior, Isaac Broun, his son, James Ronnald and Robert
Galbraith, merchants. Mr. Alexander Guthrie, common clerk, notary. [1079, Box 29.
1169. 12th September 1588.] .Similar obligation between the same parties as in
No. 1108 <;ujn-ii, of date 3rd February 1586, for 200 merks. Dated 12th September
1.588. Signed, ' Roger Fowbrye.' [319.3, Box 8.3.
1170. 30th September 1588.] Letter of Reversion by Alexander, Earl of Sutherland,
1588] THE LAING CHARTErfS 289
in fcavour of RoRiE Murray of Bcghous, obliging himself that on payment of 100
merks within the Cathedral Church of Dornoch, he will resign the lands of Forssnard,
in the earldom of Ross and sheriffdom of Inverness, mortgaged by Eorie for the above
sum. 30th September 1588, at Dornoch. Witnesses, John Gordon in Clyntred,
Jasper Cuming and Henry Fcrmor, notaries. [1999, Box 51.
1171. 23rd October 1588.] Fragment of a deed, signed by Sir Andrew Murray of
Arngosk, the text of which is almost wholly illegible, but relates probably to a mortgage
over the lands of Duddiiigston, near Edinlnu-gh [cf. No. 1175 infni]. It is dated
at Edinburgh, 23rd October 1588, and among the witnesses are Henry Borthwick in
Wester Duddingston, and James Borthwick, his son. [2235, Box 56.
1172. 8th November 1588.] Charter by James Scrymgeour of Dudop, provost and
constable of Dundee, narrating that by a contract (dated at Dundee and Ballegornoch,
11th June 1587) between Andrew Gray of Ballegornoch and Jonet Hay, his spouse,
on the one part, and Jonet Hering, lady of Lundy, Margaret Campbell, her daughter,
and the late Robert Scrymgeour, Margaret's husband, and uncle of the constable, on
the other part, the first party was bound to infeft RoiiERT and MAiiGARET, his wife,
in an annualrent of 175 bolls of victual (Dundee measure, and to be delivered in the
town) from the lands of Ballegornoch, in the sherifl'dom of Perth, which was done —
and Roliert and Margaret then infeft their son and heir, JAJIE.S Scrymgeour, in said
annualrent. At the time of Robert's decease he appointed the constable tutor to his
son, the said James, and thereafter the principal sum (of 3500 merks) was paid, and
Andrew Gray and his wife discharged. Of this sum the constal)le now acknowledges
receipt and conveys in security, under reversion, to the said James Scrymgeour, his
heirs, etc., and to Margaret Campbell, his mother, in liferent, an annualrent of 350
merks from his lands of Baldevan in the sheriffdom of Forfar : To be held blench of
the granter. Dated and signed at Dundee, 8th November 1588. Witnesses, the said
Andrew Gray, Hugh Hering of Pendreich, William Ross, burgess of Perth, Thomas
Gray, Robert Bruntfield, Patrick Campbell, servitors of the constable, Adam Helving
alius Malice, ^^Titer, and Robert Wedderburn, notary. [1597, Box 41.
1173. 20th November 1588.] Charter by King James the Sixth confirming to
Malcolji Stewart in Boghall the possession of certain lands, or parts of lands, of
Boghall and others, as in No. 704 siqmi, 22nd August 1559, in the regality of Kilwinning,
l)ailiary of Cuiniingham and shire of Ayr, apprised from William Mure of Glanderston
for spoliation, etc., of various goods, as described. Edinburgh, 20th November 1588.
Printed in Begistrum Magni Sigilli, vol. v. No. 159G. The Inventory of goods is given
below. [1838, Box 47.
Note. — The Iinentory [translated] of the goods taken is as follows : — Twenty cows,
price of each £5, two grey horses, price of each £10, one white mare with foal, price
20 merks, two worked cushions, 'puluinorum ornatorum,' price of each 10 merks, one
chest, in which were £40, price of chest 26s. 8d., one coat (' toge '), price 20 merks,
eighty bolls of oats, price of the boll with the fodder £3, three young cows lul taunim,
price of each 10 merks, two great chests, price of each 40s., twelve 'patinarum Ik puder
plaittis,' price £3, eighteen 'orbium lie puder trunscheouris,' 40s., six pairs 'linteorum
lineorum lie lynnyng scheittis,' 40s. each pair, four pairs 'stupiorum linteorum lie
hanling scheittis,' price of the pair 20s., three cloths, price of each Gs. 8d., twenty-four
'linteolum lit' seruittis'at 18s. the dozen, two pair Modicum fe blankottis ' at 32s. a
])air, two bed-covers 20s. each, and a fitted plough with its fittings. Further, besides
2o "
290 CALENDAR OF [1588
the expenses of court, the profits of the stock for ten years, from 22nd Novemher 1571,
the date of spoliation, to 27th July 1581, were estimated thus^the profits of each
cow in milk, calf, butter, and cheese, at 40s. a yeai', the profits of the two horses and
mare at 30d. a day for their labour, and of the mare £-1: a year for her foal, and of the
young cows, as above, at 40s. each for nine years of the ten.
1174. 1st December 1588.] Indenture between John Hall, one of Iler Majesty's
trumpeters, and Christopher Rythe (or Kyclie), narrating that Q\ieen Elizabeth, on 30th
November 1588, had granted to John Hall the site and manor of Twickenham in
Middlesex, formerly belonging to the Earl of Hertford, and latterly annexed to Hamp-
ton Court, which had been granted to Bernard Hampton, and in reversion to Kathrinc,
his widow [see 19th February 1572, No. 8G9], and John Hall now sells and alienates
the said manor to Christopher Kythe. Executed in duplicate, 1st December 1588.
[158G, Box 17.
1175. 16th December 1588.] Letter of Reversion by John Matheson, portioner of
Brochtoun, and Agnes Anderson, his spouse, in favour of Andrew Murray of Arngosk,
knight, for the redemption of an annualrent of fifty merks, secured over the lands of
Wester Dudingston. Dated at Brochtoun, IGth l)cccmber 1588. Witnesses, Bolicrt
Kincaid in Verwinstoun [Warriston?], Edmond Mathesoun, the granter's brother, and
others. John Blair, notary, signs for Agnes Anderson. [679, Box 20.
1176. 1st January 1589.] Notarial Listrumcnt narrating that George Campbell
of Cessnock acknowledged the receipt of certain sums of money from James Wilson
and Margaret Kirkland, his spouse, and renounced in their favour all right and
claim he had over the corn mill of Greenholm, astricted multures and knavcships
thereof, an acre of land adjacent thereto, the pasturage herding and free grazing yearly
of two cows and a stirk within the lands of Greenholm, with the herd of the .same,
houses and yards belonging to the mill, five firlots of meal for upholding the mill-dam,
yearly, presently occupied by the said James and Margaret, and formerly occupied by
the late Patrick and Thomas Thompson, lying in the parish of Galstoun, bailiary of
Kyle Stewart, in the shire of Ayr; restoring to the said James and Margaret their
possession of the lands — with consent also of Agnes Cunningham, the granter's wife,
for her interest. Done in the 'foirhall of Newmilns,' on 1st January 1588-9, before
Hugh Campbell of Terringzean, George Lockhart of Bar, Daniel Ker of Kersland,
George Campbell of Steneston, William Campbell of Whitehaugh, Mathcw Camplicll
of Barcrwthhill, and George Nesbit of Little Molment. Notary, Erasmus Baillic, of
Glasgow diocese. [2394, Box CI.
1177. 20th January 1589.] Letters of Procuratory by Mr. John Pitcairne of that
Ilk, Henry Pitcairne, his son and heir, and Isobella Balfour, his spouse, for resigning
the town ('opidum') and lands of Lymekyllis, with harbour ('portu') and manor-place,
and the lands of Wcddergang respectively, in the lordship and regality of Dtuifermline
and sheriftdom of Fife, into the hands of George, Earl of Huntly, etc., commendator
of the monastery of Dunfermline, recently erected into a temporal lordship, for new
infeftment to Robert Bruce of Badrig, his heirs, etc. At ' Ramsayis Forther,' 20th
January 1588-9. Witnesses, John Auchmowtie of Easter Fairnj', Robert Ayton of
Pittuncartie, Mr. James Pitcarne, minister, and Robert Sinclair, servitor of Michael
Balfour of Monquhany. Thomas Flescher and Alexander Luklaw, notaries, sign for
Isabel Balfour. [506, Box 15.
1589] THE LAING CHARTERS 291
1178. 15th February 1589.] Charter by Mr. John Douglas, rector of Kilbryde
and perpetual chaplain of the holy rood altar in the church of Dalkeith, granting to
George Home, portionur in Gulane, and Helen Herkiot, his spouse, their heirs, etc.,
the following lands, etc. :— That tenement on the south side of the street of Gulane,
between the templar-land of the late William Schaw, called ' Falconaris land,' on west,
and otherwise, as in No. 610 sujmi, with four acres in Lucasland, viz. two acres there,
between the lands of the late William Schaw on west, of the laird of Saltcoittis on
cast; one piece of land, the 'Kig,' of two and a half roods, between the said 'Falconaris
land ' on east, and the ' Fyve rudis ' of the late William Forrous on east [sk. t west] ;
a piece of land, the 'Rig,' in the 'Medow Spottis,' the lands of the laird of Saltcoittis
on south, and the ' Falconaris land ' on north ; half an acre in Saltcott niain.s, called
' Sanct Johnis butt,' the lands of saitl laird on east, and of William Forrous on west ;
that tenement lying between the lands of said altar on east, and the common vennel
on west ; four acres of arable land, viz. three acres in the Lucasland, the lands of the
late William Forrous on west, and of William Schaw on east; the 'butt' lying in
the ' ^lylneflobburnehall ' [and others in the ' Lowsylawis ' and ' Medowlandis,' as in
No. 995 supra] ; also that tenement in the ' West raw ' of Gulane, between the land
of the late Alexander I^rureheid on east, of the late Bartholomew Gyloure on west, and
four acres of arable land in Lucasland belonging to said tenement, viz. two acres
Ijetween the lands of the late William Littill on west, and of the late Bartholomew
Smeithberd on east, three roods between William Forrous' lands on west, and ' Mure-
fauld ' on east, a rood of land lying behind said tenement, between Alexander Mureheid's
land on east, and those of William Forrous on west ; and an acre of land in the ' Medow-
spottis,' between the laird of Saltcotts on the south and the said William Forrous
on north, all lying in the barony of Dirltoun, constabulary of Haddington : To be
held in fcu-farm. Keddcndo, six merks yearly, and 6s. Sd. of augmentation. At
Edinburgh, 1.5th February 1588-9. Signed by the granter and by William, Eiirl of
Mortoun. Among the witnesses [sec also next writ] are James King, brother-gcrman of
Mr. Alexander King, advocate, William Douglas, natural son of granter, and Thomas
Makaulay, son of Allan Makaulay, burgess of Edinburgh. [237, Box 8.
1179. ICth February 1-589.] Charter by John Forrous, son and heir of the late
\\'illiam Forrous of Lucasland, in terms of a contract between himself and George
Home, portioner of Gulane (dated 1.588), granting and alienating to the said
(!EuR>ciE Home various acres of land in Lucasland, three acres between the land of
Thomas Young, burgess of Edinburgh, on west, and the lands of the late Edward
Oliver on east; other three acres between the lands of the laird of Saltcotts on
west and those of the late John Foular on east ; five roods with same bounds ; three
roods, the lands of Saltcoitts on west, and the lands of the late William Schaw on east ;
and one acre in the lands of Lowsylaws between Saltcoitts on west and Edward
Oliver's land on east, all in the lordship of Dirleton, etc. [cf. No. 620 supra] : To be
held from the granter of the Lord of Torphichen and his successors for a yearly pay-
ment of Is. 6d. Scots. Dated at Edinburgh, IGth February 1588-9. Witnesses,
Thomas Makaulay, son lawful of Allan iMakaiday, burgess of Edinburgh, Thonuis
Eos, clothier, burgess of said burgh, Mr. George Elphinstoun, James Meluill, Richard
Cas and Peter Hewatt, notaries, who also sign for granter. [3066, Box 80.
1180. 19th February 1589.] Charter by James Sandilands, Lord Torphichen, as
superior (with consent of his kinsman and tutor, James Sandilands of Slammannanmuir),
confirming to JoiiN FouRur.s, son and heir of the late William Forrous, the sasine in
292 CALENDAR OF [1580
favour of the latter, datctl 9th June 155-t, No. 620 siijmt, granted by the bailie of the
late James [Sandilauds], lord of St. John and preceptor of Torpliichen, of lands in
Lucaslands, Lu.sjdaws, Wcstraw of Gulanc, Elbothill, and others as dcscrilicd, in the
lordship of Dirleton and shire of Edinburgh. Dated at Edinburgh, I'Jth February
15SS-1). Witnesses, James Cochrane of Ogilface, Gavin Sandilauds of Lomfurdc, Daniel
Cathcart, servant of the tutor, and Alexander Lauson, notary. Signed by the tutor
only, Lord Torphichen being a minor. [2881, Box 75.
1181. 10th February 1589.] Charter Ijy James Sandelands of Calder, lord of
Tor[)hichcn, with consent, as in preceding writ, narrating and confirming to GEORfiE
HoiMK, portioner of Gulane, the above charter of date IGth February 1589 by John
Forrous, son of the late William Forrous. Confirmation dated at Edinburgli, 19tli
February 1 588-9. \\'itnesscs, James Cochrane of Ogilface, James Sandelands of Lomfurdc,
Daniel Cathcart, servitor of the tutor, and Alexander Lawson, notary. Signed Ijy the
tutor, 'J. Sandilandis, tuto' of Torphichinc.' On the back of the writ is the following
note, 'To Alex''. Chrystesoun for this chartour, vj". xiij". iiij'V [30G7, Box 80.
1182. 5th April 1589.] Instrument of Sasine following on the charter and precept,
dated at Edinburgh, 16th February 1588-9, No. 1179 siqmi, by John Forrous, in favour
of Geokge Home, portioner of Gulanc. Sasine given, 5th April 1589, by George
Preston in Gulanc, as bailie. Witnesses, James Mortoun in Gulanc, and John Mortoun,
his son, John Young, James Broderstanis, both in Gulane, Patrick Diksoun, servitor of
George Home. Peter Hewatt, notary. [1582, Box 41.
1183. Gth April 1589.] Agreement between liogcr Fowlicry of Fowlicry in
Northumberland, and William Fcnwick of the Shiellmill in county Durham, gentleman,
and Raphe Fcnwick, of the town of Berwick-on-Twced, garrisonman, narrating that
whereas Roger Fowljery had granted, by way of mortgage, to Launcelot Stkother of
Kirknewton, esquire, the town, tower, and demesne of Fowbery in Northumberland, he
now for his love to his son and apparent heir, Roger Fowbery, agrees with the second
parties, that neither he nor any other person shall alienate or sell the said lands, etc.
Gth April 1589. [2067, Box 52.
1184. 12th May 1589.] Instrument of Sasine in favour of Andrew Areuthnott
of that Ilk, following on a precept in a charter of feu-farm (dated at Thornton and
Inverbervie, 8th and 12th May 1589) granted to him by Richard Myln, chaplain of
the chajilainry of Towy, within the territory of Inverbervie, with consent of George,
Earl Marischall, patron thereof, and of Robert INIyln, brother-gcrmaii of the said
Richard Myln, feu-farmer of the same, that ruinous house called 'Tamtalloun,' with
garden, etc., lying in the Seagate (?) ('vico marino') of Inverbervie, and bounded as
particularly described, by the lands of Alexander R<ait, George Kar, and Edward
Skollow. Sasine given by Robert Arbuthnot in Barnehill, as bailie, 12th May 1589.
Witnesses, 'W'illiam Leper in Innerbervie, James Lindsay and James Edward there,
Andrew Leper in Kirktoun of Arbuthnot, William Neilson there. liobcrt Neilson and
James Neilson, co-notaries. Among the witnesses to the charter are Robert Arbuthnott,
fiar of that Ilk, Mr. Andrew Arbuthnott, son of Robert Arbuthnott of Little Futhace,
Mr. George Freser, son of the laird of Durris. [152, Box 13.
1185. 2nd June 1589.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept of dare constat
(dated at Dundee, 2nd May 1589) by George, Earl of Huntly, Lord Gordon, Badenoch
and Dunfermline, directed to Mr. Da\'id Ayttoun, his chamberlain, of Dunfermline, for
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infefting Robert Halket, how of I'itfirrcnc, son and heir of the hito George Halket
of Pitfirrenc, as nearest and huvful heir of provision of the late Mr. George Halket,
conservator of Scottish privileges in Flanders, in the lands of Sillietoun Wester, called
Halket Sillietoun, and in the eighth part of the town and lands of South Fold, in the
parish of Dunfermline and shire of Fife, in terms of an old infeftmcnt by the late
Robert [Pitcairn], commendator of Dunfermline, granted to the late Mr. George
Halket and the heirs of his body, whom failing, to the late George Halket of Pitfirrenc
and the heirs-male of his body, the said lands Ijeing held feu-farm of the granter in
chief. AVitnesses to precept, John Gordon of Pitlurge, and Robert Bruce of Baldrig.
Sasine given 2nd June 15S9. Patrick Futhie of Foddismill, Andrew AValwood in Foid,
George Walwood, his brother, Adam Powtoun, servitor of the laird of Pitfirrene, and
John Patersoun in Sillitoun. Notary, James Kingorne. [307G, Box 80.
1186. Otli Jiuie 1589.] Notarial Instrument narrating that, on Gth and 12th June
1580, in presence of the notary and witnesses, Adam Cokburne, sheriff-depute of the
sheriffdom of Berwick, in terms of a decreet of removing pronounced by him at the
instance of David Edingtoun of that Ilk, against the following : — James Burnet, elder,
in Edingtoun, to remove from one husband-land in Edingtoun, James Burnet, younger,
from a half hu.sljand-land there, Andrew Ramsay from one and a half husband-lands in
the Mains of Edingtoun, Florence "Wilson there, Thomas Scott there, Janet Inglis, and
George Forrester, her son, each of them to remove from the houses and lands occupied
by them, all in the town and territory of Edingtoun and sherift'dom of Berwick, — passed
to the said lands and houses, and caused Matthew Belches, sherift'-oftieer of said shire,
remove and put forth the said persons, their bairns, servants, sub-tenants, cotters,
families, goods and gear, so that they should not possess the lands and houses, the real
possession of which is to be enjoyed by David Edi,ngtoun, ' and that be entering him in
the houssis thairof efter that thai war fuUie red and void of the foirsaidis personis
guidis and geir in maner foirsaid, and siclyk be thre delffis of ane spaid upon the
arabill landis thairof as use is.' The sheriff-depute and his officer then protested that they
had fully executed the decree of removing, and had left no goods or gear on the lands,
while David Edingtoun protested he had done nothing in taking possession with-
out the sheriff, and that the ground, houses, etc., were fully ' red and removed ' before
he received possession. Also on the tenth of said month, the sheriff-depute and his
officer passed to a husband-land in Dunce, malt-kiln, malt-barn, and houses, and
'red,' removed, and put forth Elizal)eth Runsyman, relict of the late Diones Home,
William Trotter there, Simon Mitchelson alpis Smith there, Andrew Crawfurd there,
William Gilchrist there, and John Mandcrstoun there, from the said lands and others,
and entered David Edingtoun in possession of the same in manner stated, as his heritage
in time coming. Witnesses, Patrick Edingtoun, son of the said David, John Cokl)urne
uliui Haiff, Andrew Ramsay in Edingtoun, George Cokburn in Langtoun, and Mr.
James Thorswod of Bedschell. James Craig, notary public. [1056, Box 54.
1187. 'Jlh July 1589.] Charter by King James the Sixth under the great se;il
[not in extant Register], confirming the charters by Mr. John Douglas and John Forrous
[Nos. 1178 and 1179 siqmi] in favour of Gkougk Home and J.vxet Hkkiot, his spouse,
of the lands and tenements in the town of Gulane and iieighljourliood, particularly
described in these writs. Dated at Aberdeen, 9th July 1589. [2il, Box 8.
1188. 1 1th July 1589.] Precept of Clare Constat by David Balfour of Inschery, as
superior, for infefting ALEXANDER SlBBELT, as son and nearest heir of his father, the late
204 CALENDAR OF [1589
William Sibbclt in Cambuskcniictli, in an annualreiit of twenty mcrks from the
gran ter's lands of Powhousc. Dated at Powliouse, 11th July 1589. David Balfour,
the grantor's son, John Callcndor of Manir, James Colvill, brother of the late Kobcrt
Colvill of Cleisch(?), John Glen, elder, in Cambuskenneth, witnesses. [811, Box 23.
1189. 28th August 1589.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept under the
quarter seal (dated at Edinburgh, 20th Novenil)er 1.588) in terms of a charter of same
date, No. 1173 :<iqmi, granting to Malcolm Stew.vrt in Boghall the lands of IJoghall
and others, apprised from William Mure of Glanderston, for the sum of £2081, I7s. 4d.,
and the sheriff's fee of £104. Sasine given, 28th August 1589, by William Mont-
gomcric, writer, bailie-depute of the regality of Kilwinning. Witnesses, John
Montgomery of Scottiston, Kobert Montgomery in Boghall, serjeant of the regality,
Patrick Peibles in Bogside, and William Heselheid, servant of Hugh Montgomery in
Boghall. Notary, William Steinston. [2614, Box 67.
1190. 28th August 1589.] Charter by Malcolm Stewart of Boghall, selling and
alienating in terms of a contract to HuGH Montgomerie in Boghall and Maiuon
MoNTGOJiEuiE, his spouse, their heirs, etc., the 33s. 4d. lands of Boghall and others as
in No. 704 siqnv, 22nd August 1559, which formerly belonged to William Mure of
Glanderstoun, and were apprised to the grantor as in No. 1173 supm, 20th November
1588: To be held from the granter of the king and his successors in blench-farm, and
for the feu-duty used and wont. Dated at Boghall, 28th August 1589. Witnesses,
John Montgomerie of Scottistoun, Kobert MoTitgomerie in Boghall, William Mont-
gomery, bailie-depute of Kilwinning and Coninghamc, and William Steinstoun, notaries
public. Signed, ' Malcura Steward w' my hand.' [2997, Box 79.
1191. 28th August 1589.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that Malcolm Stewart
of Boghall, l)cing heritably infeft in the subjects, went in person, first to Boghall,
secondly to Netherhill of Beith, then to Bigholme, and lastly to Bogside and Fulwood-
head, as in preceding writ, and there with his own hands gave sasine to Hugh Mont-
GOMKitiE in Boghall and Margaket Montgomerie, his spouse, and the longer liver of the
two in conjunct fee, by delivering into their joined hands, earth and stone, etc., in terms
of the above charter by the said Malcolm, reserving a liferent of the lands to his spouse,
Margaret Park. Done on the lands separately and successively, 28th August 1589.
Witnesses, John Montgomerie of Scotstoun, John Montgomerie in Boghall, Patrick Poblis
in Bogside, and others. William Montgomerie, of Glasgow diocese, notary 2)ublic.
[2134, Box 54.
1192. 29th September 1589.] Charter by David Edingtoun of that Ilk, granting
to his wife, Alison Hume, to provide honourably for her after his death, in liferent,
the east or sunny half of his mains lands of Edingtoun, with houses, etc., bounded as
follows: — containing that east croft called the ' Horswik ' and the lands called 'Well
landis,' descending by the dyke at the west side, the ' Bromeward dyke,' thence to the
well and to the rivulet called the Well syke, thence to the 'mylnrod,' and from that
path descending by the valley to the mill of Edington leading from the west ; also that
house with enclosure, malt-barn and- malt-kiln, etc., with garden and other houses
adjoining; also a little granary, formerly called a chapel ['.sacellum'], bounded by the
west dyke surrounding the garden on west and north, the common loan on east, and
the way between the ' chapel ' and the great barn with barnyard on south ; also that
series of houses (a stable, bakehouse, and ' womanhous ' ), built between the tower on
1590] THE LAING CHARTERS 295
the south, the orchard on west, the common way on north and east ; also the grain mill,
with six acres of mill lands, and pasturage for twelve Ijeasts, with multures, etc., all
lying in the lordship of Edingtoun and shire of Berwick : To be held Ijlench of the
granter for one penny Scots. Dated at Edington, 29th September 1089. Witnesses,
Daniel l\Ioreis, James Cokburne, and ^\'illiam Kennald, the grantor's servitors, and
John Home, notary public. [Ii-t4, Box 37.
1193. 13th October 1589.] Charter by Eobert Oliver and Adam Gothenson,
bailies of the burgh of North Berwick, granting in feu-farm to Kouert Broun a
granary, with piece of waste land, lying in the burgh of North Berwick, on the east
side of the Crossgate (' viai crucis '), containing two particates or roods of land in length,
and the same in breadth, between the lands of Alexander Burnet and the remaining
waste land of said burgh on east, Adam Gotherson's land and waste land on
west, the common street ('plateam'), twelve feet in width, on south, and the high-
way on north, in the sheriftdom of Edinburgh : To be held of the king for sixpence
yearly burghal rent and of the burgh for 10s. yearly. Dated at North Berwick,
13th October 1589. Witnesses, Thomas Lauder, A\'alter Foular, Quintin Oliver,
burgesses, Henry Lamb, iUexander Gibson, Serjeants of said burgh, and Robert
Lauder, notary public. [2755, Box 71.
1194. 1589.] Indenture between William Strother of Kirknewton and
Lancelot Strother, his son and apparent heir, on one part, and Isabel Sheppard of
Alnwick and Mary Sheppard alias Forster, her daughter, on the other part, by
which the first parties, in con.sideration of a sum of £320, alienate and sell to the
second parties the manor of Spindlcston in Northumberland, being the half of the said
town or hamlet of Spindleston, with the usual formal conditions. Jane, the wife of
William Strother, is referred to, but her surname is not given. Day and month of date,
blank. Year, the 31st of Queen Elizal)eth=1589. [2271, Box 57.
1195. 10th November 1589.] Indenture or Articles agreed on between John
CoNYERS of Sockborne, in the county of Durham, Esq., on one part, and the before-
named William Strother of Kirknewton and Lancelot, his son, on the other part,
touching a marriatrc between the .said Lancelot and Elinor Conyers, eldest daughter
of the said John Conyers, referring to the indenture of 12th June 1579, No. 983
supra, and declaring that nothing shall be done to annul it ; also containing special
provisions as to certain lands. 10th November, 31st ««. reg. Queen Elizabeths 1589.
[2270, Box 57.
1196. 9th January 1590.] Precept of Clare Constat by James [Douglas], com-
mcndator of Melrose, for infefting Jame.s Brounfield, as son and heir of his late
father, Andrew Brounfield of Pittillisheuch, in the £5 land of Spittillisheuch [sic], in
the shire of Berwick, as described in No. G28 supra. Dated at the castle of Dalkeith,
9th January 1589-90. Witnesses, William Mow, John Lyon, servitors of the Master
of Glamis, Patrick Shaw, servant of the abbot, John Boyd, junior, of Bowinschaw,
Andrew Broiuifield, brother-german of said James, and A\'illiam Abcrcrummy, notary
public in Dalkeith. [1386, Box 36.
1197. 3rd February 1590.] Notarial Instrument narrating that at Langtoun, in
presence of Adam Cokburne, sherift"- depute of Berwick, Andrew Brounfield, lawful
son and apparent heir of his father, the late James P.rounfield of Pittilishciich, declared
that on the 3rd day of February 1589-90 his father was infcft in the lands of
296 CALENDAR OF [1590
Pittilisheuch, in the shire of Berwick, under a precept of dare constat, of date 9th
Januar}', 1589-90 [the preceding writ], by James [Douglas], commendator of Melrose for
the time, and that the instrument of sasine was recorded in the protocol book of the
late James Craig, sheriff-clerk of Berwickshire, which book his relict, Agnes Cokburne,
refused to exhilnt : The said sheriff-depute decerned that a transumpt of the instrument
of sasine should be made, which was done — the same narrating that Patrick Dalseheill,
as bailie, gave sasine to James Brownfield, son and heir of the deceased Andrew
Brounfield, in the lands named, and also that the said James, for the love he bore to
his wife, Isop.ella Crax.stoux, with his own hands gave sasine to her of the lands in
liferent. Done 3rd February 1589-90. Witnesses to sasine, Roliert Diksouri of
Buchrig, Robert Brounfield of Hardaikers, and Patrick Govan in Ecklis [Eccles]. The
act of transumpt is dated 22nd May 1600, and extracted by Alexander Cuik, notary
and principal clerk of the said sheriffdom. [686, Box 20.
1198. 12th February 1590.] Precept of Clare Constut by Mr. John Pitcarnc of that
Ilk, for infefting John Lumsden, son and heir of the late Laurence Lumsden, burgess
of Dysart, as heir of his father, in an annualrent of £20 Scots from the lands of Forthir
Ramsay [called ' Forfar ramsay ']. Dated and signed at Forthar Ramsay, 12th Feliruaiy
1589-90. 'Witnesses, Patrick Pitcarne, James Lumsden, burgess of Dysart, David
Balfour of Powhouse, younger, Henry Young, notary, and James Staig. [927, Box 26.
1199. 21st February 1590.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a
charter (dated at Muiresk, 17th February 1589-90) by Thomas Dempster of Auchtirles,
Jean Leslie, his wife, and James Dempster, his eldest son and apparent heir, in favour
of Sir "Walter Ooilvie of Findlater, of the lands of Keillcismont and the 'hauchs' of
the same, with kiln and ' Crageis croft ' and pertinents (except the lands of Auchin-
danerie, reserved to the abbot and convent of Kinloss, and the lands of the two Hauchis
let by the said abbot and convent during their wll to Thomas Balzie and William
Ogilvie), also the lands of Tomioiris and the half of Nether Kilmenetie on the west
side of the burn of the same, in the barony of Strathylay, regality of Kinloss and
sheriffdom of Banff. Witnesses to charter, John Abcrcromby of Skeyth, George
Dempster of Ardley, Donald Urquhart in Banff, and Patrick Blaklaw, servitor of
granter. Sasine given by John Ogilvie of Miltoun, bailie, 2Ist February 1589-90.
Witnesses, William Ogilvie, apparent of Balda\ie, George Ogilvie in Cullen, Mr.
Alexander Barclay in Banff, and George Hume, servant of Sir Walter Ogilvie. Notary
(by apostolic authority), Patrick Chalmer, of Aberdeen diocese. [2797, Box 72.
1200. 1590.] Charter by William Forrous of Lukisland, as superior, narrat-
ing that the lands of Lukisland = three acres arable, etc., in the constabulary of
Haddington, formerly Ijelonging to Michael Boncle in Innerwick [cf. No. 915 sujpra,
19th April 1575), had fallen in the king's hands, because the said Michael being born
V)astard had died without lawful heirs, and now by virtue of certain letters, dated
13th June 1590, the King (James the Sixth) had ordered the granter to receive
WiLLiASi Boxcle, burgess of Dunbar, as tenant in said lands. Wherefore the granter
gives the lands to said William : To be held blench of the granter. 1590. Testing
clause incomplete. [2156, Box 54.
1201. 25th May 1590.] Instrument of Resignation and Sasine in favour of
Andrew Arbutjinott of that Ilk, following on the resignation by Robert Cauldwell of
the templar-lands of Benholm, of a garden and granary in the Cowgait of Iinerbervie,
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l)onnde(l by the burgh church cemetery on south, the river on north and east, and the
lands of the hiird of Halgrein on the west, now occupied by Isobelhi .Messoun, relict of
the late Robert .Myln; whereupon sasine of the said subjects was given by William Lepar,
one of the Ijailies of said burgh, to Roljcrt Arbuthnott of Little Futhes, as procurator
for Andrew Arbuthnott, 25th May 1590. Witnesses, John Arbuthnot of -Mondynes,
Alexander Arbuthnot in Pitcarlis, Robert Arljuthnot in Barnehill, John Myln, AVilliam
Barclay, and John Hamptoun, all residing there. Robert Neilson, notary. [-15.3, Box 13.
1202. 2Gth May 1590.] Charter by Sir William Livingstone of Kilsyth, knight,
selling and alienating to Alexander Hamilton of Haggs the lands of Blacklands and
of Crumlat, with the pendicle called ' palice,' and free commonty on Rydene, in the
barony of ^lonkland, regality of Newbattle, in the sheriffdom of Lanark : To be held
from the grantcr in Ijlench and of the Altbey of Newbattle in feu-farm, paying a yearly
feu-iluty of two merks for Blacklands, and for Crundat, 40s. money, six poultry at six
pennies each, and one boll two pecks of oats, price of each boll, 5s. 3d., also 32s. 3d. in
augmentation of rental, in all 8 merks 8s. Cd. Dated and signed at Edinburgh, 2Gth
May 1590. Witnesses, William Callander of Bancloche, Mr. James Stewart, pedagogue
of the grantor's son, and John Levingstone. [2686, Box 69.
1203. 9th June 1590.] Notarial Instrument narrating a series of resignations and
infeftments made to and by Henry Charteris, one of the bailies of the burgh of
Edinburgh, of two booths, as described, in the tenement at the head of Niddrie's
Wynd, described in No. 615 sujnu (except that James Halkerston's land now belongs
to Alexander Clerk of Balbirny, and Thomas Uddart's to [his son] Nicolas Uddart,
merchant), belonging to Jonet Wycht, also an annualrent of 22 merks Scots: (1) A
resignation by Mr. Umphred Blinsele, advocate, as procurator for George Bonyman,
merchant in Edinburgh, and Janet Duff, his spouse, in favour of said Janet Weicht,
excepting a chamber occupied by Sibella Campbell, mother of said .Janet; (2) A
resignation by said Janet Weicht (after receiving sasine), with consent of William
Ramsay, her husband, in terms of a contract, of said two booths, etc., in favour of
Alexander Locjan, baker and burgess of Edinburgh, and to Jonet Bannatyne, relict
of the late David Logan, for her life only ; Alexander Thomson, apothecary, and John
Cok, tailor, Ijcing occupiers of two of the booths; (3) Alexander Logan then again
resigned the suljjects, and sasine was finally given to him and to Agnes Paterson, his
spouse, in conjunct fee, etc., reserving Janet Bannatyne's liferent. The parties then
demanded instruments. Done 9th Jvme 1590. Witnesses, Walter Mawer, writer, Mark
Mawer, his servant, John Bog in Innerweik, Abacuc Bissett, writer, George Bissett,
liurgess of Aberdeen, James Dowie, servitor of Mr. L^mphrey Blinsele, Patrick Barroun,
Alexander Strabrok, James Rankine, Serjeants of burgh. Mr. Alexander Guthrc, clerk
of burgh, notary. The bailie's seal attached, slightly broken : a fcss, charged with a
crescent [or aniuilct], within a double treasure, flory counterflory. [1588, Box 41.
1204. 30th June 1590.] Charter by James Murray, fiar of Smyddihill, for
support of the marriage of Mahdalene and Isor.ELLA Murray, his daughters, born of
Elizalicth Quhytlaw, his wife, in consideration of money paid him by Patrick Quhytlaw
of New Grange, brother of said Elizabeth, granting and alienating to the said
Magdalene and Isobella Murray, their heirs, etc., the lands of Smyddihill, with houses,
etc., lying in the barony of Kethik, lordship of Brechin and shire of Forfar : To be held
in feu-farm, rendering to the superior the duties contained in the infeftment to Charles
Murray, the grantor's father : Providing that if the grantcr have a male heir by his
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wife, the hinds sliiill lie rcilccmablc liy paying a gold crown in tlie parish church
of Strakathrow ; if his wife die first without male heirs, his heirs-male by another
wife shall pay 2000 merks, and if he die without heirs-male of his body, his nearest
heirs-male shall pay £-tOOO for the lands. Dated at Smiddyhill, 30th June 1590.
Witnesses, Mr. Patrick Quhytlaw of New Grange, Andrew Broun in Quhithall of
Newgrange, William Quhyt in Smyddihill, and John Noray, notaiy public — a memor-
andum l>y whom states that sasine was given .'ilst June 1590. Seal attached, Imt
defaced. [3205, Box 86.
1205. 30th September 1590.] Instrument narrating that Henry Charteris, one of
the Ijailies of Edinburgh, passed to that tenement of John iMakquhirrie, son and heir
of the late (Jilbei-t Makquhii'rie, which belonged to the late Archiliald, Earl of Argyll,
fully described in No. S,S9 siijmi, and there received from the said John Makquhirrie a
resignation of said tenement in favour of John Jackson, merchant, as security for an
amuialrent of 90 merks Scots. Sasine given 30th September 1590. 'Witnesses, George
Balfour of JMakomiston, Alexander Henrisoun and Alexander Strabrok, Serjeants of
said burgh. Mr. Alexander Guthrc, common clerk of .said bui'gh, notary public. The
bailie's seal attached: bearings same as those described in No. 1203 sujtra, which are
the arms of Charteris of Kinfauns, with a difference. [331, Box 10.
1206. 10th November 1590.] Precept of Clare Constat by James [Douglas], com-
mcndator of Melrose, for infefting Walter Thorkkand, as lawful son and nearest heir
of his father, the late William Thorbrand oUks of the Kyle in Lcssuddanc, in a husband-
land and a quarter of a husband-land, with crofts, etc., lying in the town and territory
of Lessuddane, lordship of Melrose and shire of Roxburgh : To be held of the granter
and his succes.sors in chief for payment of 4Gs. 3d. yearly and other dues. Dated at
Melrose, 10th November 1590. Witnesses, James Philp, .John Hunter (1), messenger, and
John Scott, notaiy public. Signed, '.Jacobus commondatarius de .Melros.' [3207, Box 83.
1207. 2nd December 1590.] Charter by James Colville of Balbedie, in terms of
a contract between himself and George Bruce in Culross, dated 1590, .alienating
to the said GEOR(iE Bri'ce, his heirs, etc., a .saltpan [the boundaries not defined], in the
liurgh of Culross and shire of P'erth, for £100 Scots: To be held of the superiors
in feu-farm, for a yearly duty of £4 Scots. At Easter Wemyss, 2nd December 1590.
Witnesses, James Blaw in Culros and George SuynC?) in Wemyss. [2130, Box 54.
1208. 4th December 1590.] Instrument of Resignation and Sasine narrating that
John Calny, burgess of Newburgh, with consent of Isolsella Blakwod, his wife, resigned
in the hands of Jiimes Philp, portioner of Berriehoill, one of the bailies of Newbui'gh,
four roods of land in said burgh, on north side of street, between the lands of \\'illiam
\'ilkie on west, those of Andrew Durie on east, the common highway or marsh
('paludem') on south, and the way lietween the hauch and the end of the said roods
on north, with a space of two feet to allow water to run Ijetween the four said roods,
in the regality of Lindorcs and sheriffdom of Fife, in favour of John Baird, burgess,
who was duly infeft, 4th December 1590. Witnesses, John Arnot, elder, of Wodmyln,
Stephen Orme, Thomas Andersone and Robert Ballingall, burgesses of Newburgh.
.(ohn Philp, burgh-clerk of Newburgh, notary public. [1485, Box 38.
1209. 7th December 1590.] Charter by i)avid Alexander, burgess of Craill, with
consent of his wife, Agnes Gibson, and of his only lawful daughter, Agnes Alexander,
1591] THE LA TNG CHARTERS 209
ciiid her LusImirI, William Alexander, granting to liis grand-tlaughtcr, Agnks Alkx-
ANDER, daughter of said William, a tenement as described, occupied by Archibald
Thomson and Andrew Malcum, on the north side of the Marketgate of Craill, between
the tenements of William Bowsye on the east, of Troilus Merser on the west, of the
grantor on the north, and the street on the south ; reserving the liferent to the grantor
and his wife : To be held of the bailies of Craill in burgage, etc. ; providing that it
shall Ijc lawful for the grantor at any time diu-ing his own life to redeem the pi-operty
from the grantee on payment of a rose-noblo. At Craill, 7th December 1590, John
Bowsye, John Douglas, Andrew Fermour, bailies of Craill, and Mr. James Broun,
dweller there, witnesses. Signed by the grantor. John Makesoun, notary, signs for
the rest. [1236, Box 33.
1210. -7th December 1-590.] Charter by Alexander Nisbet of Grencholme (in
terms of a contract, dated 19th November 1588, between himself on one part, and the
late John Broun, fuller of Grencholme, and John Broun, younger, his son, on the other
part), granting and confirming to John Brocx, younger, that whole half-merk land in
Grencholme, and that fulling-mill built upon the east side of the grain-mill of Grenc-
holme, with the usual water and aqueduct of said fulling-mill, occupied (and resigned)
by the late John Broun, and now occupied by John Broun, yoiuiger, lying in the parish
of Galstoun, bailiary of Kyle Stewart, and shire of Ayr : To be held of the grantor in
feu-farm ; paying for the said half-merk land 46s. 8d. yearly, with six hens, and for the
fulling-mill 23s. yearly feu-duty, with the multures formerly paid to the grain-mill of
Grencholme, and giving attendance at courts held at Grencholme, as rendered by other
tenants, with duplicand at entry of heirs ; with a provision that if John Broun or his
heirs desire to sell the said land or mill, they shall ofier the same to the grantor or his
successors for twenty merks, and if this offer is refused, then they may sell to whom-
soever they please. Dated at the burgh of Newmylns, 27th December 1590. 'Wit-
nesses, George Lockhart of Tomplc-Galstoiui, Robert Neisbet in Hag, Hugh Neisbet,
his son, Andrew Neisbet of Easter Throipwod, James Neisbet in Trochirsyd, David
Broun in Newmylnes, James Broun there, and John Broun, smith there. Erasmus
Baillie and John Lokhart, notaries, sign for the granter. [3253, Box 86.
1211. -ith January 1591.] Charter by King James the Sixth granting to Jonx
DouGL.\s, natural son of Hector Douglas, in feu-farm, the kirk lands of the vicarage
pensionary of Glencairn, with the dwelling-house thereof, as granted and described of
date 10th April 157-1, No. 890 siqmi, at feu-duty there sUted. At Holyroodhouse, Ith
January 1590-91. See L'eyidniiit Mufjai Si'jilli, vol. v. No. 1806. [2177, Box 55.
1212. 4th April 1591.] Letter of IJoversion by James Schaw, son and heir to the
lato Janios Schaw, Ijurgess of Edinliurgh, in tei-ms of a contract (dated at Edinburgh and
Dalkeith, 26th May instant) between him, with consent of James Cristie, burgess of
Edinburgh, his curator, on one part, and William Waiche in Dalkeith, on the other,
binding himself to resign in the latter's favour, on payment of £100 Scots, all rights
over a tenement in Dalkeith, lying on the south side of the vcnnol passing from ' Lug-
toun brige ' to Crichton, the road to Lasswade on the north, William .Mow, younger
and Sara Portus being adjoining owners. Dated at Edinburgh, 4th April 1591. Wit-
nesses, Thomas Gourlay in Dalkeith, Arcliiljald Millar and Mr. James Millar, notaries
public, and William Bowie, servitor of ArcUiliakl Millar. [339, Box 10.
1213. 16th April 1591.] Obligation or Covenant by William Strothor of Kirk-
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iiewtoii ill Northumberland, seised in ;i messuage or burgage in Berwick-oii-Tweed,
valued at X3 yearly, and presently occupied by Bryan Strother, in favour of his son
and heir, Lancelot Strother, to the efl'ect that the said messuage shall stand to
Lancelot free of all burdens, etc. 16th April 151)1. [2069, Box 52.
1214. 16th April 1591.] Obligation by Thomas and Clement Strother, sons natural
of William Strother of Kirknewton, to pay 1000 nierks to John Conyers of Sockborne,
county Durham ; the condition being that if \\'illiam Strother, father of Thomas and
Clement, and his son and heir Lancelot, fully observe a covenant, dated lOlh November
past, made with Conyers as to certain lands to be conveyed to Lancelot and his wife
Elynor, then the obligation .shall be void. 16th April 1591. [2070, Box 52.
1215. ''• 1591.] Fragment of a I'lea, Clement Strother and Henry Strother agaiii.st
Lancelot Strother, son and heir of ^^'illiam, as to the rents of the manor of Fowberie.
Not dated; c 1591. [2073, Box 52.
1216. --'Srd May 1591.] Charter by John Kennedy of Blairquhan, in fulfilment of
a contract of sale, granting to Patrick Mure of Cloncaird, in liferent, and to .Ionet
Mure, his lawful daughter, heritably, the two-merk lands of Garfoir, occupied by John
Fergussone and William Or in Garfoir, in the parish of Kirkmichel and shcrifl'dom of
Ayr : To be held of the granter for one penny Scots of blench-farm. Dated and .signed
at Blairquhan, 23rd May 1591. Witnesses, Thomas Mure, yoiuigcr, of Cloncaird, .lolin
Mure in Killekie, Gilbert Kos in May bole, and others. [550, Box 16.
1217. -0th and 22iid Juno 1591.] Precept of Clan' CdUnUd liy .lames Saiidelandis
of Calder, lord of Torphichen, with consent of his curators, Sir James Sandelandis of
Slamannan, knight, Joseph Douglas of Pumphreston, and Mr. Andrew Sandelandis,
directed to John Aytoun, burgess of Haddington, as bailie, for infefting GE(\)R0E Hitjik
in those three acres of arable land at Lucaslands, as described in No. 1179, as heir of
his father, the late George Home, portioner of Gulanc. Dated and signed at Glasgow
and Edinburgh, 20th and 22nd June 1591, before Mr. John Broun, 'pedagogue,' Quintin
Crawfui'de, Daniel Cathcart, servants of the grantor, and John Inglis, servant of Joseph
Douglas. [330, Box 10.
1218. 30th July 1591.] Listrument of Sasine following on the above precept.
Sasine given, 30th July 1591, by John A}'t(3un, as liailie, to .Tolin Vi'itic, ailing for
grantee. Witnesses, James Mortoun in (!ulane, Patrick Fell, Archibald Menteith, and
William Thomson, all residing there. John Craik, notaiy. [2882, Box 75.
1219. 20th August 1591.] Obligation by Roger Fowbery, lately of Fowliery in
Northumberland, and Isabella, his wife, in favour of Lancelot Strotiikk, .son and
heir-apparent of William Strother of Kirknewton, for the .sum of j£1000 sterling, the
condition being that they shall faithfully observe an indenture of same date. 20th
August 1591. [2068, Box 52.
1220. 12th September 1591.] Precept of CJiirc ConsUit by William, Earl of .Morton,
directed to Robert Porteous, as bailie, for infefting AVilllvm Calderwood, elder, now
in Dalkeith, as heir of his father, the late William Calderwood, in the cottage tenement
described in No. 580 mpm. At Lochleven, 12th September 1591. Signed by the
earl. Witnesses, James, commendator of Melrose, son of the earl, .John Douglas of
1591] THE LAING CHARTERS 301
Kennetstouii, Archibald Diuidas, Gcorgo Douglas and Andrew Mwdie, servitors of the
earl. Fragment of seal attached. [149-5, Box 39.
1221. 14th October 1591.] Precept under the (juarter seal by King James the
Sixth directing George Home, .son and heir of the late George Home, portioner of
Gulane, to receive as tenant in his lands of Lucaslands, William Bonkill, burgess of
Dunbar, in place of the late Michael Bonkle, minister at Inner\vick, for the reason
stated in Xo. 1200 siqmt. Holyroodhouse, Uth October 1591. [2883, Box 75.
1222. 29th October 1591.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that John Orrok, one
of the bailies of the burgh of Burntisland, infeft TuoMAS Horxe, mariner, as nearest
and lawful heir of the deceased Andrew Home, his father, in a tenement or rood of
land within the burgh, the neighbouring proprietors being the late John Gib, John
Storie on the east, David Astiane and John Robertson alms Freirmilne on the west.
Sasine given, 29th October 1591, to John Straherrie alias Colzair, burgess of the burgh,
procurator for grantee. Witnesses, John Clapane, portioner of Kilcairny, the other
bailie of the burgh, Mr. Hercules Balzean, ^\'illiam Ferric, Andrew Aitkin, co-burgesses,
David Watson and John Merchall, Serjeants. Andrew Wilson, clerk of the burgh of
Burntisland, notary public. [289, Box 9.
1223. 10th November 1591.] Charter by David Ma.xwell of Teling, and Hugh
Maxwell, his son and apparent heir, in consideration of the sum of 1200 merks paid to
them by James Spalding in Corridou, native tenant and present possessor of the lands
of Corridou, granting and letting to him in feu-farm the town and lands of Corridou,
in the barony of Balmacrewquhy and sherifl'dom of Perth : To be held in feu-farm for
a yearly feu-duty of £10, twelve geese, six hens and six capons, at the dates specified
in the reddendo clause, which is (by special desire of the parties) written in the
vernacular, with the usual casualties and irritancies, corn to be ground at the mill of
Ennocht, attendance at three head courts to be held yearly in the barony of Balma-
crewquhy, or at the place of Teling, as the granters shall appoint, on fifteen days'
warning, to be made by their officer ' at the kirk of Kirkmichcal oppinlic ^pon ane
Sounday befoir none in tyme of preicheing or prayeris, and the said otticeris I'ecord
onlie to be sufficient to that eflect'; also binding the tenants to 'ryd and gang' with
the granters in war and hunting, to pay their share of taxations and other dues, and
if they fail to furnish the geese, etc., at the proper terms, they shall pay for each goose
10s., for each hen 10s., and for each capon Gs. Dated at Dundee, 10th November
1591. Witnesses, Hugh Maxwell, brother-german, and Patrick Maxwell, son of
David Maxwell, David Murray, fiar of Soilyearie, John Bruson of Dalnabrek, Alex-
ander Malcomtosche alias Duncancsone in Lair, and Donald Cargill, notary public.
Signed by the granters. Seal appended, David Maxwell's. Shield bearing a saltire,
with a charge like a man's heart in centre ; but the legend is almost entirely broken
away. [3109, Box 81.
1224. 21th November 1591.] Discliargc and Kenunciation by Thomas Corstirphinc,
son lawful of the late George Corstiri^hine, sometime jjortioner of Kingsbarns, acknow-
ledging receipt of 300 merks from David Myrtoun, elder, of lianderstoun, for redemp-
tion of an annualrent of £20 (Scots) due to the granter and his sister, Katheriue
Corstirphinc, of which sum the granter, for himself and his sister, discharges and
exoners the said David ISIyrtoiui, elder, tJrisell Myrtoun, his spouse, and David
Myrtoun, younger, of Kandcrstoun, and (4risell Myrtoiui, his spouse [si<-], and resign all
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claim over the lands. liaiulei'stouii, 24th November 1591. Witnesses, Kobert and
Andrew Corstirphine, the grantor's brothers, William Young in . James Lumsdene's
seal, said to be appended, is now wanting. John Kamsay, notary, leads the granter's
hand at pen. [1544, Box 40.
1225. 24th November 1591.] Precept of Sasine by George Home, son and heir of
the late George Home, portioner of (4ullane, with consent of Alexander Home of
Northberwick, David Home of C'oldinghamlaw, and John Kobert.son, merchant in
Edinburgh, his tutors-testamentar, directed to Thomas Home, son of Andrew Home
of Kodhous, and others, as bailies, for infefting ^^'II-LIAM Bonkle, burgess of Dunbar,
in the granter's lands of Lucasland, extending to three acres with manor and garden,
lying in the coiLStaliulary of Haddington and shire of Edinljurgh, which had belonged
to Michael Bonkle, minister at Innerweik [cf. No. 915 snjn-n], and had fallen to the
king, the said Michael being born bastard and dying intestate without lawful heirs ;
whereupon the king, luiwilling to pi'cjiidice the granter's right of superiorit}', had
commanded the said William Bonkle to be infcft as heritable tenant of the granter.
Dated at Edinburgh, 24th November 1591. Witnesses, Andrew Home in Kiklissyde of
Coldinghame, Andrew Dikson, servant of Alexander Home of North Berwick, Kichard
Cass, writer, and Thomas Wilson, his servant. Signed by Alexander Home of North
Berwick and John Eobcrtson. The instrument of sasine (given by Thomas Home, son
of Andrew Home of Kodhous, as bailie) is written on the back of the precept, and is
dated 12th December 1591. W^itnesses, John Nicolsoun, son of Cuthbert Nicolsoun of
Gulane, James Merkill and Ninian Smyth, servants of Cuthbert. Kichard Cass, notary
public. [154, Box 4.
1226. 20th December 1591.] Obligation, similar to that in No. 1219 stij/ra, by
Roger Fowbery to Lancelot Stuotuer, on condition of observing all agreements
between them, 20th December 1591. [2071, Box 52.
1227. 20th December 1591.] Kelease by the said Koger Fowberie in favour of
Lancelot StuoTHEH of all title which he had or has to the stone house and tower of
Fowberie, called Fowberie Tower, with all demesne lands : To be held for Strother's
sole use, etc. 20th December 1591. [2072, Box 52.
1228. 2n(l January 1592.] Letters by James Lumsdane, now of Ardrio, heir of
provision and tailzie to the late Thomas Lumsdane, last laird of jVidrie, transferring to
James Kay, writer in Edinburgh, all right he has in a letter of reversion by the late
Andrew Lundye of Strathairlie to the late John Lumsdane of Ardrie for redemption of
the sixth part lands of Strathairlie, alienated by the said John to the late Andrew ;
which reversion is now in the hands of 'Johne Lundye of Strathairlie, his guidschir,'
having been delivered to him by Mr. William Lumsdane, parson of C'lcish ; and also
transferring his right to an action at his instance before the lords of council relating to
the said reversion. Dated and signed at Stratharlie, 2nd January 1591-2. Witnesses,
' ^laister Thomas [^\'od], vicare of Carnebee,' James A\'od, vicar of Largo, and others.
[714, Box 21.
1229. Sth January 1592.] Instrument of Resignation and Sasine narrating that
James Cohillc of Balbedie, by his procurator, James Blacader of Easter Inzewair,
resigned in the hands of Andrew Gypsone, one of the bailies of Culross, a saltpan
(boundaries left blank) in fa\our of Geokge Bruce there. 8th January 1591-2.
1592] THE LAING CHARTERS 303
Witnesses, Andrew Forrett, burgess of Culross, Robert Laml), salter there, and others.
John Forrett, notary. [11 24, Box 30.
1230. 8th January 1592.] Duplicate of the above instrument of resignation and
sasine. <'^th Jaiuiary 1591-2. Same witne.sses and notary. [1901, Bo.x 49.
1231. 28th Januarj' 1592.] Charter liy King James the Sixth in favour of
Alexander Seytoix of Urquhart, one of the senators of the College of Justice, erecting
the lands and barony of Urquhart, formerly made a regality, into a free lordship of
Parliament, conferring upon the said Alexander Seytoun, and his heirs-male and of
tailzie, the title and honour, etc., of a lord of Parliament, etc. Dated at Edinburgh,
■28th Jaiuiary 1591-2. [232, Box 8.
1232. 23rd February 1592.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that Alan, Lord
Cathcart, ^^co/)///.-; nuntihus, gave sasine to Hugh C\vnin(;hAiME of Laglane and Mauoaret
Hamilton, his wife, and to James Cwninghame, their son, of an annualrent of twenty
marks from the two-and-a-half-merk land of the Mains of Auchincruif, or any part of
the same on the east side of the mains, in the bailiary of Kyle Stewait and sheriffdom
of Ayr. Sasine given on the land-s, 23rd February 1591-2, to the grantors and to
George Campbell, as attorney for James Cuningham, by delivery of earth and stone
and of one silver penny, as use is, in terms of a charter imder reversion of 200 merks
Scots. Witnesses, Andrew Chalmer of Culraith, John Cwninghame in Potterhill,
Andrew Bryan in Gallowhill. George Angus, by royal authority notarv public.
[1394, Box 36.
1233. 28th February 1592.] Precept of Chtre Constat by John, [the last] Earl of
GowTie, with consent of his mother, Dorothy Stewart, Countess of Gowry, as tutor-
testamentar, directed to Mr. Alexander Dicksoun, for infefting Alexander Haitly,
now of Lamden, as lawful and nearest heir of tailzie to his uncle, the late Alexander
Haith% in the east quarter towards the south of the lands of Lamden, with the mill,
lying within the earldom of March, held directly of the Earl, as superior, in chief.
Dated, sealed, and signed by the Earl and Countess at Holyi'oodhouse, 28th February
1591-2. Witnesses, Mr. Alexander Kinross, William Rynd, Robert Kirkwood, and
David Dowglas. [276, Box 9.
1234. 9th March 1592.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding on and narrating the
above precept. Sasine given by Mr. Alexander Dikson, bailie, 9lh March 1591-2.
Witnesses, Robeit Dickson of Overmains, junior, Simon Ridpeth of Angelraw, Edward
Ridpath of Crunuig, George Ridpeth, son of Simoti, and others. Alexander Cuik,
notary, and William Norwell, co-notary, to sasine. [971, Box 27.
1235. 12th March 1592.] Tack or Lease by William Leslie of Ciuilie, com-
mendator of the abbej^ of Sweetheart and convent thereof, in favour of John Broun,
apparent of Land, granting to him in lease for his lifetime, and after his decease to his
heir for life, and after that heir's decease to his heir for the term of nineteen years, the
whole abltacy of Sweetheart called New Abbey. Entry from the date of this writ,
for a yearly rental of £320, 13s. 4d. Scots. Dated at Canongate, 12th March 1591-2.
Signed by the commendator and by John Logan, evidently the sole remaining member
of the convent. Seal wanting. Witnesses, Archibald Dunbar, son lawful of James
Dunbar of Tarbet, .lames Hervie, advocate, and others. [1948, Box 50.
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1236. 12tli March 1592.] Another of the same, signed of same date, to John
Bkoun for life and to his heirs and assignees for nineteen years. Kent blank. [1949,
Box 50.
1237. 12th March 1.592.] Another, also signed, of same ilatc. An ordinary
nineteen years' lease to John Bkown himself. Rent blank. [1950, Box 50.
1238. 20th March 1592.] Procuratory by James Henryson of FordcU in favour
of Mr. Josua Henryson, writer, empowering the latter to resign in the hands of the
provost and liailies of Edinburgh the feu-duty of 130 merks Scots accruing to the
granter from a tenement or 'greit duelling hous ' [see also Nos. 831-833 siijirn] on
the north side of the High Street of P^dinburgh, the ' aulde provestis clois ' l)cing part
boundary on east, and the neighbo>n-ing owners being the heirs of Marion Scot and
John Gilbert, John Carkettle of Finglcn, and the heirs of Thomas Russell, with the
North Loch on north, the .said house being let to Thomas Henryson, merchant in
Edinburgh, and Kathcrine Henryson, his spouse, and it is now resigned for new
infeftment to Robekt Henryson, second lawful son of the granter ; reserving to the
latter the liferent of the said sum, which is redeemable by payment of a rose-noble
within St. Giles' kirk. iVt Edinburgh, 20th March 1591-2. Witnesses, Thomas Hervie,
writer to the signet, Alexander Oisteane and Mr. David Boyes, his servitors, Antone
Murray and George Barclay, servitors to granter. Signature of granter. [340, Box 10.
1239. 31,st March 1592.] Instrument of Resignation and Sasine narrating that
Mr. Josua Henderson, procurator for James Henderson of Fordells, resigned in the
hands of James Nicoll, one of the bailies of the burgh of Edinburgh, an aiunialront of
130 merks from that tenement of land of Thomas Henderson, son and heir of the late
Thomas Henderson, merchant, lying in the said burgh on the north side of the High
Street, described in writ of 16th Jainiary 1568, No. 831 ■■iiqmi, and in preceding writ,
of which (under reservation of a liferent to the said James Henderson) the said bailie
gave sasine to Robert Henderson, second son of the said James, to be redeemed by
the said James, during his life only, by payment of a ' Rois noliill,' and by his heii's for
£1000. Done 31st March 1592. Witnesses, Mr. Patrick Bannatyne, writer, Robert
Arnote, servant of notary, Alexander Yorstene, writer, Bartholomew Uchiltrie and
John Forrester, Serjeants of said burgh. Notary, Mr. Alexander Guthre, common
clerk. On the back is a memorandum of a sasine of same tenement, dated 24th January
1624, see infra. [3135, Box 82.
1240. 6th April 1592.] Letter of Reversion Ijy Isobel Scott, relict of the late
Andrew Sibliald in Kinkell, as lifei'enter of the lands named and as tutrix-testamcntar
of Patrick Sibliald, their eldest son, narrating a contract or obligation by the late Sir
Andrew Murray of Arngosk, ktn'ght (dated 19th and registered in the books of council
21st ]\Iay 1589), to herself in liferent and to the said Patrick Sil)bald of an annualrent
of eighty merks from the lands of Wester Duddingston in the shire of Edinburgh, and,
as no reversion was granted to the late Sir Andrew, she now obliges hci'self to Andp.ew
MuRR.W, now of Arngosk, son and heir of the late Sir Andrew, that on payment of the
principal sum of 800 merks she will resign the lands in his favour. Dated at Monze,
6th April 1592. Witnesses, George Drummond, burgess of Perth, John Drummond,
his brother, John Anderson in Dounlilane, John Scott in Monze, and William Scott,
vicar of Monze. William ^^'^igllt and Mr. William Drummond, notaries, sign for
granter. [2917, Box 77.
1592] THE LAING CHARTERS 305
1241. 24th April 1592.] Charter by Mr. John Arthur, advocate, one of the
commissaries of Edinburgh and perpetual fiar of the lands named, with consent of
Helen Home, his spouse, lady of the conjunct fee, granting to Helkn Hekiot, relict of
the late Cjeorge Home, portioner of Gnllane, in liferent, and to GEOKfiE Home, elder
lawful son of said George, those six acres of the ' Freirland ' of Dirleton, called
' Boundlands,' lying between the lands of John Forrest in Dirltoun on the west, the
lands of James Halyburtoun there on the east, the lands of the 'Eistfeild' and
' Infeild ' on the north, and the lands called the ' ^larteris ' on the south, in the
barony of Dirleton, etc. : To be held in feu-farm for a yearly duty of £3. Edinburgh,
24th April 1592. Witnesses, John Robertson, burgess of Edinburgh, John Byris, his
servitor, and Robert Cokburn, servant of granter. [158.3, Box 41.
1242. 24th April 1592.] Charter by John Kennedy of Blairquhan, in terms of a
contract, granting and alienating to Peter Makadaji in Glenheid, son of Andrew
Makadam of Craigengullen, his heirs and assignees, the half-merk lanfl of Craigluire,
now occupied by William Makcornok, with pertinents in the parish of Stratoun, on the
south side of the lake called ' the lochebranhowun ' [Loch Bradan, or Loch Bradan
holm], in the earldom of Carrik and sherifiUom of Ayr: To be held blench of the
granter for one penny Scots. Dated at Blairquhan, 24th April 1592. Witnesses, Gilbert
Kennedy of ^lununschwun, Donald M'Quhriter in Lenfairne, and John Anderson,
notary public. Sasine given before the said notary, 25th April, as noted in a memo-
randum on the back of writ. Witnesses, William M'Adam in Aid Craigoch, Alexander
M'Adam there, John M'Quhritcr, son to the late William M'Quhriter in ^^'atterheid,
and the above William M'Kernok in Craiglure. [2868, Box 75.
1243. 11th May 1592.] Instrument of Sasine foUo-sving on a precept in a charter
of alienation, dated at Blairquhan, 5th May 1592, by John Kennedy of Blairquhan in
favour of Peter M'Adam, son of Andrew M'Adam of Craigengillan, of a half-merk land
of Craiglure of old extent, in the parish of Stratoun, on the south side of the loch
called Lochbraidinholme, in the earldom of Carrick and shire of Ayr. Sasine given by
Donald M'Quhirtour in Lesscnfairne, bailie, on 11th May 1592. Witnesses, William
M'Adam in Auld Craigocht, ^\'illiam M'Kornok in Craiglure, David Kennedy in Balloch,
and Alexander M'Adam. Notary, John Anderson, of Glasgow diocese. [2403, Box 61.
1244. 20th May 1592.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in the
charter, dated at Edinburgh, 24th April 1592, No. 1241 siqnv, by Jlr. John Arthour,
advocate, to Helen Heiuot, widow of the late George Home, as in writ cited. Sasine
given, 20th May 1592, by Cuthbert Nicolsoun, residing in Gullane, as bailie, to Patrick
Fell, dweller there, acting for grantee. Witnesses, George Patersoun, Patrick
Schilgrene, and John Angus, all in Gulane, and Alexander Stanehous in Dirltoun.
Notary, Adam Gray, of St. Andrews diocese. [3068, Box 80.
1245. 2Gth June 1592. J Instrument narrating that David Balfour of Balled-
month, with his own hands and in fulfilment of a contract, gave sasine to Janet
Geddv, relict of the late Thomas Wehvood, citizen of St. Andrews, of an annualrent of
£20 Scots from the half-town and lands of Sandfurd, called Sandfurd Nauchtan, in the
barony of Nauchtan and shire of Fife. Done on the lands, 26th June 1592, John
Lesscllis acting for said Janet. Witnesses, Martin Lummisdane, John Adamson, and
Da\id Mortoun, citizens of St. Andrews, and John Balfour in Sandfurd. Notary,
Charles Watsoun, of St. Andrews diocese. [3143, Box 82.
2q
:W(; CALENDAR OF [1502
1246. 10th .luly 1592.] Letter of IJcveisioii liy Janet Geddy, relict of the kite
Thoiuus W'chvood, sumctimc 'citiiier' in St. Andrews, in favour of L)AViu Lalfouu of
Balledmonth, to the effect that although he has sold to her, and failing her to her
daughter Anna Wehvood, the yearly aninialrent of £20, described of date 20th June
1592 siijint, she binds herself, when the sum of 300 merks is paid within the parish
church of St. Andrews, to resign the lands in favour of David Balfour. Dated at St.
Andrews, 10th July 1592. Witnesses, Mr. Thomas Welwood, the grantor's son, John
Lessels, ' citiner ' in St. Andrews, and Mr. John Watson. The granter signs by Charles
Watson, notary. Seal appended, defaced. [2900, Box 78.
1247. -tth August 1592.] Charter by William Littill, provost, and James Nicol,
Thomas Fischer, Archibald Johnstone, and William Smail, bailies of Edinlmrgh,
narrating, as in former writs, a letting of the lands of the common moor, and granting
in feu-farm to JoHN Watt, ironsmith, and his heirs-male, whom failing, the elder heir-
female, etc., that piece of arable land, along with the east garden of the late sisters,
nuns of the Sej'nis [Sciennes], formerly occupied by Henry Kincaid, and recovered and
evicted to the Inu-gh by a decree of the lords of co\incil ; also that piece of waste land of
the common moor, next adjoining the said piece of 'wat:te [sic, I. arable] land on the north
side of the same, extending in all to two acres and three particates of land measured,
lying within the liberty of said l)urgh and .shire of the same, betwixt the lone leading
towards the village of Libertoun and fixed stones, and the piece of arable land, called
' the tane of the buttis,' with the passage towards St. Giles' Grange on the east, the
ch)U'ch houses and yards of the said nuns and the stones there fixed, on the west, the
arable lands of Mr. Archibald Grahame, the said Henry Kyncaid, and the heirs of the
late Mr. James Makgill, on the south, and the said highway or common passage leading
from the said Ijurgh to the place of the said sisters, and the wester moor of said Inugh
and stones there fixed, and the piece of waste land of said moor on the north side of
said lands and stones there fixed, on the north. Price paid left blank. To be held of
the burgh. Reddendo, yearly, five bolls and a half of l)arley as feu-farm. Dated at
Edinburgh, 4th August 1592. Witnesses, Alexander Uddart, dean of guild, John
M'Morrane, treasurer, John Arnote, Thomas Aikenhoid, Mr. Michael Chisholme,
mei'chants, George Hereott, younger, goldsmith, and \\'illiam Penstoun, tailor. Signed
by the provost, three bailies, and Mr. Alexander Guthre, clerk. Fragment left of seal.
[140, Box 4.
1248. 20th August 1592.] Instrument of Sasine following upon a charter and
precept (dated at the Castle of Stirling, 10th October 1592) by David Graham of
Fintry, granting to his son David Graham, whom failing, to his own brother-german,
William Graham, whom failing, to James Graham, also a brother-german (and the heirs-
male of each respectively, etc.), the lands and manor of Earlstradichty, Outfield of
Kirriemuir, Lichbrachy, Lichniill, Glenvik, Balnalmth, Deldavie, and other lands
named in No. 1150 siqnv, reserving the 'Greinhill' to the Earl of Angus as there
described, in the regality and barony of Kirriemuir, in the shire of Forfar. Witnesses
to charter, David Halden, tutor of Gleneagles, and Mr. Richard Halden, constable of
the Castle of Stii-ling, John Menteith, his servitor, Thomas Gnnnoquhen and Andrew
Grahame, servitors of granter. Sasine given by Walter Graham of Balgray, bailie for
the granter, to William Graham of Claverhouse, attorney for the grantee, on 2Gth
August 1592, at the fortalice of Mains of Earlstradichty. Witnesses, William Graham
of Baldovie, Alexander Done, his servant, Alexander Graham, l)rother of William
Grahani of Claverhouse, ^\'iiliam Graham in ^Laynes, Robert Popiltrie there, ami
1593] THE LAING CHARTERS 307
William Bruce (1), notary. Mr. Alexander Weildiiljiirii, clerk of court, Dundee,
notary public. [2.^5 18, Box 64.
1249. 15th .Septeml)er 1592.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept under
the quarter seal, dated at Holyrood, 3rd August 1592, in terms of a crown charter to
John Broun, son and heir-apparent of John Broun of Land, of the 40s. lands of
Kinhervie and Clokcloy, in the harony of Lochkindeloch, etc. Sasine given hy Gilbert
Broun of Schambellic, Stewart of Kirkcudbright in that part, on 15th September
1592. ^^'ittlesses, Cuthbert Broun, brother of John Broun of Land, Roger Arnot,
apparent of Barcapill, Andrew Kcnnane, his servant, and James Muligan, servant
of Gilliert Greirsoun of Beiclian. John Meikill, of Dunkeld diocese, notary public.
[1787, Box 46.
1250. 2Lst October 1592.] Notarial Instrument narrating that Robert Sempill,
fiar of Foulwood, resigned and renounced in favour of James Smollet, burgess of
Dumbarton, an annualrent of £10 Scots to be uplifted from the lands of Nether
Kirktoun in Cardross, in the shire of Dumbarton, and acknowledged that the same was
lawfully redeemed. ' Done was this wpon that aiker of land l^'ing in the territorio
of Dunbertane betuix the lands of the Lard of Aroquhar on the eist and vest, the landis
of David Fallousdaill on the north and the Milros medow on the southe.' Witnesses,
Andrew Dennestoun in Craitingaw, James Michell in Ladytoun, James Neyllie (?) in
Kilmald, John Cochran, son of William Cochran in Dunbertane, and George
Latdoun (1) there. Signed by Robert Sempill ; the notary being Mr. William Houstoun
of Glasgow diocese. [1862, Box 48.
1251. 29th November 1592.] Instrument of Sasine following on precept directed
to Andrew Spalding of Assindallie in a charter of feu-farm, dated at Dundee and
Teling, 12th November 1591, by David Maxwell of Telling and Hugh Maxwell, his
son, in favour of Donald Robertson alias Neilsone in Dalnaglair of Chray, an old
and native tenant and possessor of the subjects, and Janet Robertson, his spouse, of
the west half of the sunny-half of the lands of Wester Ennoch, extending to a fourth
part of the lands of Wester Ennoch, occupied by the said Donald and his brother,
Robert Robertson alias Neilson, lying in the barony of Balmacreuquhy and shire of
Perth. Witnesses to charter, Patrick Maxwell, son lawful to said David Maxwell, and
Hugh Maxwell, David's brothergcrman, I)avid Murray, fiar of Soilzearie, James
Spalding in Corridoue, and Donald Cargill, notary public. Sasine given 29th Noveinber
1592. Witnesses, George Chalmcr, fiar of Nether Cloquhattis, John Adamsone of
Mylntoun of Blaklownance, John Adamsone his brother, and John alias Keill Spalding,
portioncr of Wester Ennoch. Donald Cargill, of St. Andrews diocese, notary public.
[278, Box 9.
1252. 29th November 1592.] Instrument of Sasine following on precept of sasine
in a charter of feu-farm, dated at Dundee and Telling, 12th November 1591, by the
said David and Hugh .Maxwell, to RoBEUT Ror.ERTSON ulins Neilsun in Wester Eruioch,
of the east half of the siuuiy-half of the lands in preceding writ. Sasine given 29th
November 1592. Same bailie, witnesses, and notjiry as in preceding writ. [279, Box 9.
1253. 10th .lauuary 1593.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that Andrew Lumsden
in Coldingham, hereditary feu-farmer of the subjects, gave sasine to his son, Thomas
Lumsden, of the half of a half husband-land in the Green-croft, also of two cottage-
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lands and two acres of arable land which he holds in feu-farm of George Ogilvy of
Dunlugus : Keserving to George Ogilvy that half and part of one acre in the Green-
croft which Christina Hoppar in Coldinghani and William Gray, her son, occupy ; also
reserving the grantor's liferent. Sasinc given 10th January 159'2-3. Witnesses,
John Hoppar, Patrick Purves, Alexander Auchincraw, and Hercules King, residents in
Coldingham. John Home, of St. Andrews diocese, notary, and David Craig, co-notary.
[1925, Box 49.
1254. 18th January 1593.] Charter by the said Andrew Lumsden in Coldingham
alienating to his son, Thoma.s Lum.sden, the lands described in preceding writ : To be
held in feu for a yearly feu-duty of 30s. Scots. At Coldingham, ISth January 1592-3.
AVitnesses, John Hoppar, Alexander Auchincraw, Patrick Purves, William Gray, and
Hercules King, all residing in Coldingham. Da\id Craig and John Home sign as
notaries for the granter. [1715, Box 44.
1255. 25th January 1593.] Tack by James, Lord Borthwick, in favoui- of
William Borthwick, son and apparent heir to A\'illiam Borthwick, younger, in Walders-
stoun, by Marie Borthwick, his spouse, granting to him the lands and steading of
AValderstoun, with the teinds, parsonage, and vicarage, lying in the lordship of Stow of
Woddell and shire of Edinburgh, in lease for nineteen years from Whitsunday 1593,
and also for nineteen years after the expiry of the first nineteen. Paying 16 merks
annually and 3s. 4d. for the teinds. Dated at Borthwick, 25th January 1592-3.
Signed by Lord Borthwick. Witnesses, William Borthwick, his brother, John Borthnik,
Robert Diksonc, and John Lyttill. [200, Box 7.
1256. 13th February 1593.] Charter by James, Lord Borthwick, in terms of a
contract l)etween himself. Lady Grissel Scot, his mother, and A\'alter Carnecroce in
Lwgatt, now her husband [dated at Edinburgh, 18th January 1592-3], alienating to
the said Lady Grissill and her husband, their lawful heirs, etc., the lands of Cribbilaw
and Cathauche, with the hauchs, houses, etc., also the tower and manor-place of Lugat,
in the regality of St. Andrews, lordship of Stow in Weddell and shire of Edinburgh :
To be holden for one silver peiuiy blench of the granter. Precept of Sasine directed
to William Carter in Moshoussis, as bailie. Edinburgh, 13th February 1592-3.
Witnesses, John Borthwick of Glengelt, and Mr. Marc Borthwick, advocate, his l)rother,
John Borthwick, a brother-german of the granter, George Borthwick, servant of granter,
and Thomas Wilson, servant of Richard Gas, writer. [201, Box 7.
1257. 20th February 1593.] Notarial Instrument narrating that George Lycht-
harnes in Coldinghamlaw passed to that third part of his land, extending to four acres
of land in the territory of Coldinghamlaw, lying and bounded by the lands of l)a^'id
Home of Coldinghamlaw on east, west, and south, and by the highway to Eymouth
on north ; and there in terms of a contract, dated 19th February 1592-3, gave sasine of
the said four acres to George Welsch in Ayton, and to Barbara Lychtharnes,
his spouse, eldest lawful daughter of the granter. Sasine given 20th February 1592-3.
Witnesses, Alexander Watson, minister at Aldcambus, Mr. John Home, minister at
Ayton, Alexander Home in Coldinghamlaw, Patrick Lumsdane in Rikilsyde, and James
Lychtharnes in Northfield. David Craig, notary public, and Gilbert Sanders, co-notary.
[767, Box 22.
1258. t>th April 1593.] Charter by Alexander Spens, younger, indweller in
1593] THE LAING CHARTERS 309
Tranent, heritor of the lands named, with consent of Alexander Spens, cider, residing
there, and Alison Hepburn, his spouse, in fulfilment of a contract with William Home,
butcher there, and ELiZAiiETii Spens, his spouse, granting and alienating to them and
their heirs that tenement of land, vrith j-ard and pertinents, lying in the town of
Tranent, now occupied by Elizabeth Black, on the east side of the High Street, the
lands of the late Patrick Spens on the south, those of Robert Weddell on the north,
and the granter's arable land on the east : To be held of the granter and his heirs in
feu-farm, paying to the elder Spens and his wife, and after their decease to the granter
and his heirs, the sum of 40s. Scots yearly of feu-farm, and eight days' work of reapers
in harvest time, and one hen yearly, with duplicand at entry of heirs. Dated at
Tranent, 8th April 1593. Witnesses, James Adinstoun of that Ilk, Richard Spens in
Hukstoun, Richard Spens, his son, and Daniel Broun in Byres. Signed by the parties,
Alison Hepburn signing Ijy Ninian Weir, notary. Two seals attached — one wholly
defaced, the other showing a legend : ' [S. AJlexandri Spens [. .].' Small part of
shield only remains. [3071, Box 80.
1259. May 1593.] Charter by Alexander [Setoti], lord of Urquhart, provost
of Elgin, William Gibson, Mr. James Gardin, Alexander Annand, and David Towie,
bailies of that burgh, with various councillors, narrating that in terms of an act of the
burghal court, dated 1st July 1591, following on Acts of Parliament, and on a con-
vention of burghs held at Montrose, 19th June 1591, as to feus, they determined to
feu the burghal lands yet unfeued, and therefore grant to William Young, burgess in
Elgin, and his lawful heirs-male of his body, whom failing, his heirs-male whomsoever,
a fourth part of the town and arable lands of Mostowie, and one-half of the lands of
Croftcry, with a half of the tofts of the houses of the old and new mill of Elgin,
presently occupied by the said AMlliam and his sub-tenants, within the territory and
liberties of the burgh of Elgin and shire of Elgin ; and the gi-antee shall not be per-
mitted to build any houses on the mill tofts, except a house for the use of the miller ;
reserving to the granters the free use of ' the moss, nuiiris and grenis of Mostowie
outwith the teylit land and toftis presentlie occupiit ' : To be held feu-farm for ever.
Reddendo for the two pieces of land, £3, 6s. 8d., with various conditions and irritancies.
Dated and signed at Elgin, [ ] May 1593. No witnesses named. [952, Box 26.
1260. 1st June 1593.] Charter by Mr. ('magister') William Lundie of that Rk,
superior of the subjects underwritten, granting and confirming to John Luxdy of
Stratherlie, his heirs, etc., that third part of the lands of Stratharlie, in the barony of
Lundy, resigned by Alexander Sibbald [as of date 27th June 1586, No. 1128 SMpr«],
reserving the ten acres as narrated : To be held for the usual service, with ward and
relief, etc. Dated and signed at Lundy, 1st June 1593. Witnesses, Magnus Ay ton,
Robert Scliedo, and James Goiu'lay, servants of granter. [717, Box 21.
1261. lOtli June 1593.] Discharge by James, Lord Lindesay of Byres, narrating
that he had set in feu-farm to Andrew Lundy in Stratharlie his third p;\rt of the
lands of Stratharlie, in the barony of Lundy and shire of Fife : To lie held in feu-farm
for ten merks Scots and 6s. 8d. of augmentation yearly ; the lands being held by the
granter from the laird of Lundy for ward and relief ; but now, for certain reasons, the
granter discharges and exoners the grantee of all feu-farm and other duties of s;»id lands.
Dated at Edinburgh, 10th June 1593, and signed by llie granter and by Sir David
Lindesay of the Mount, knight, lyon king of arms, and Andrew Lyndsay, his brother,
as witnesses. [716, Box 21.
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1262. 23i(l June 1593.] Instrument of Sasine following on precept in charter,
dated 1.3th Feliruary 1592-3 [No. 125G], in favour of W.VLTEK Caiuxckoce and hi.s
wife, in the lands of Criltbilaw and others. 23rd June 1593. Witnesses, "Walter
Watsone in Melrose, James Edgar there, David Hawden in Lugat, and George Scott in
Lcmpitlaw. Notary, John Scott, clerlt of Glasgow diocese. [202, Box 7.
1263. 23rd June 1593.] Notarial Instrument narrating that Mr. William Lundy
of that Ilk gave sasine to Andrew Lundy of Stratharlie and Mauiota Ballingall,
his spouse, of the said third part of Stratharlie, which had been resigned by John
Linidy of Stratharlie, in favour of the said Andrew and his wife, reserving the said
John's liferent. Done on the ground, 23rd Jinie 1593. AVitnesses, Mr. James Melvill,
minister, of Kilrenny, William Myrtoun, fiar of Cammo, AValter Ballingall, burgess of
Crail, and others. Adam Litiljohnc, notary. [718, Box 21.
1264. 23rd June 1593.] Duplicate of the above notarial instrument. 23rd June
1593. Same witnesses. [719, Box 21.
1265. 3rd September 1593.] Charter Ijy Thomas Nevin, younger, of Monk-
ridding, with consent of hi.s father, Andrew Nevin of Monkridding, for fulfilment of a
contract of marriage between them on one part, and John Schaw of Grenok, and Jean
Schaw, his lawful daughter, on the other part, in terms of which the granter secures
to Jkan S('II.\nv, his future spouse, in liferent, the two-merk land of old extent of
Guislone, and the IGs. 8d. land of Bannocht, in the parish and regality of Kilwinning
and shcrifl'dom of Ayr. Dated at iNIonkridding, 3rd September 1593. Witnesses, John
Dunlop of Auchinskeyth, Ninian Nevin, the granter's brother-german, Matthew Young,
servant of Andrew Nevin, and Hugh Mure, the granter's servant. [2619, Box 67.
1266. 22nd SeiJtember 1593.] Charter by David Fullerton of Corsbie conveying
the lands of Komhill (or Ronehill) and Brounley [see No. 1138 «!(/>»«] to his son and
apparent heir, James Fullektoun, and Agnes Fillertuun, his future spouse, in terms
of a contract betwixt the said David and James on one part, and John Fullartoun of
Dreghorn, Jean Mure, lady of Dreghorn, and the said Agnes Fullartoun, his daughter,
on the other part : To be holden to the said James and Agnes Fidlartoun, their heirs,
etc., of the lord of Torphichen. Precept of sasine addressed to Allan Dunlop, brothei'
of Dunlop of Craig, as bailie. Dated and signed at Dundonald church, 22iid
September 1593. Witnesses, William Fullartoun, the granter's brother, James Chalmer
of Gaithgirth, George Eos of Hanyng, and AVilliara M'Kerrell, writer. [325, Box 10.
1267. 22nd September 1593.] Letters of Procuratory by David Fullartoun of
Crocebie [Corsbie], in terms of a contract of marriage, dated 22nd September 1593,
l)etwixt the granter and James Fullartoun, his son and heir, on one side, and John
Fullartoun of Dreghorn, Jean ^lure. Lady Dreghorn, his mother, and Agnes Fullartoun,
her daughter, on the other side ; the granter therefore appoints procurators [names
blank] to resign into the king's hands the £20 land of Crocebie, the lands of Troon,
Sandhill, Fullartoun and others, as in No. 536 siijmi, with the mills of Crocebie and
Fullartoun, in the bailiary of Kyle Stewart and shire of Ayr, in favour of James Fullar-
toun and his heirs : Reserving a liferent to the granter from said lands, except from
Harperland and 40s. land in Crocebie, occupied by John Porter and Thomas Wilson,
the fishing of the 'Owtcraig,' and the mill of Crocebie called the 'Skollochmyln,' with
multures, etc. ; and also reserving power to him, should he marry again, to infeft his
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spouse ill the 40s. land of St. Madaii's and others. Dated and signed at the kirk of
Duiidonald, 22nd iScptemlter 159.3. James Chalmers of Gaitgirth, George Kos of
llaning, and John Fullartoun, the granter's brother, witnesses. Signed, ' Dauid
Fullartto of Corsbe.' [91-"), Box 26.
1268. 5th October 1593.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept by David
Fullartoun of Crosbie, dated 22ad September 159.3, and directed to Alan Dunlop,
brother of Dunlop of Craig, as liailie, for infefting James Fullartoun, the son
of the said David, with AciNE.s Fullartoun, his future spouse, in the five-merk lands
of Koinhill and the four-merk land of Brounley, in the bailiary of Kyle Stewart and
shire of Ayr. Witnesses to the precept, William Fullartoun, brother of David, James
Chalmer of Gaitgirth, George Rois of Hainiug, and William M'Kerrell, writer. Sasine
given 5th October 1593. Witnesses, John Fullartoun of Dregarne, William Fynlay
and Robert JNIertene, his servitors. A^'illiam M'Kerrell, of Glasgow diocese, notary
public. [283, Box 9.
1269. 21st November 1593.] Instrument of Sasine given by John Anderson, one
of the l)ailies of Musselburgh, to Jean Cranstoun, daughter and heiress of the late
John Cranstoun in Monktounhall [cf. No. 1090 siqn-n], of two tenements in Newbiging,
bounded l)v the lands of Thomas Wallange on north, of John Thomson on south, and other-
wise as particularly described. Sasine given 21st November 1593. Witnesses, Gilbert
Hay of Monkton, George Hay, his son, George Nisbet, schoolmaster at Musselburgh,
Thomas Hil and William Youngar, residents in Monktounhall, Thomas Wricht and George
Newton, Inirgesses of Musselburgh. George Bennett, notary public. [9G4, Box 26.
1270. 3rd December 1593.] Charter by .Mr. Edward Bruce, commendator of
Kinloss, with consent of Magdalen Clerk, his spouse, in fulfilment of a contract between
them and John Stobbie, portioner of Wester Luscour, alienating to him and the heirs-
male of his body, etc., the two-merk land of the west half of the town and lands of
Wester Luscour or Stobbie Luscour, in the parish and regality of Dunfermline, Fife-
shire : To be held of the granter blench, rendering one penny Scots if asked, and of
the king and his successors in feu-farm for 36s. Scots yearly of money, with three
poultry at the usual terms, and other services due and wont. At Edinburgh, 3rd
December 1593. Witnesses, Mr. Henry Aitkin, son lawful of the late Aitkin of
Burvane (1), Robert Nichol, burgess of Dunfermline, Thomas Huttoun in Wester Luscour,
and James Kingorne, notary. Signed, ' M'. E. Bruce,' ' Magdalen Clerk.' Seal attached,
showing a saltirc and chief, on which last are three indistinct charges, perhaps mullets.
Legend : 'S. U" Edvardi Brvce.' [2110, Box 53.
1271. 13th December 1593.] Instrument of Sasine following on a charter and
precept of sasine, directed to Henry Ker, as bailie, of date 10th and 20th November
1593, by Alexander Home of Hutounhall, with consent of Isobclla Home, his spouse,
granting to Jmies Ker, brother-german of Sir John Ker of Hirsall, an annualrent of
£100 Scots, secured over the lands of Little Todrig. Sasine given 13th December 1593.
Among the witnesses to Alexander Home's charter are James Home, his son, and Mr.
Mark Ker, prior of Coldstream. Mark Ainslie in Litledane, and others, witnesses to
sasine. Thomas Aitldn, of Dunblane diocese, notary public. [420, Box 12.
1272. 12th January 1594.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that John Schaw of
Grcnok, with his own hands, gave sasine to Isouella Schaw, his elder daughter, her
312 CALENDAR OF [1594
heirs, etc., of an animalrcnt of -'JOO mcrks from the twenty-mcrk land of Finnart, in the
barony and shire of Renfrew. 12th January 1593-1. \\'itncsscs, David Crawfurd,
younger, of Caitsburn, Mr. William iSchaw of Spango, Patrick Schaw, sons of the said
John Schaw of Grenok, and Hugh Mure. Thomas Nevin, of Glasgow diocese, notary
public. [1839, Box 47.
1273. 24th January 1594.] Letters of Procuratory by Thomas Ottcrburn of Keid-
hall and Marion Lauder, his spouse, for fulfilling a contract (of date 22nd and 28th
January instant) between John, Lord Tiiirlstaue, chancellor of Scotland, John Cock-
burn of Clcrkington, Sir Richard Cbckbui-n, liar of Clerkington, secretary to the king,
for themselves, and for Marion Cockburn, daughter of John, on one part, and Mr. George
Lauder of the Bass and the grantors for themselves and Thomas Otterburn, younger,
of Ivcidhall, on the other part, for a marriage between the latter and the said Marion
Cockburn ; appointing [names blank] to resign in the king's hands the lands of Auld-
hame, in the county of Haddington, and the lands of Reidhcuch, in the parish of Currie,
the lands of Gorgic and mill thereof, in the parish of St. Cuthberts, and the lands of
Kcidhall, in the parish of Hailes, all in the county of Edinburgh, in favour of the said
TitoM.vs Otteubukn, younger, and his future spouse, Marion Co^'KBUKn. Dated at
Edinburgh and Auldhamo, 24th and 28th January 1593-4. Witnesses, John Hamilton,
fiar of Preston, Adam Coupei-, writer, Hairy Cockburn, servant of Sir Richard, George
Stcinstoun, Inu-ge.ss of Edinburgh, Geoi'ge Swintoun, ' persoun ' of Navay, Patrick Jak-
soun in Tyningham, Gilbert Lauder, servant of Mr. George Lauder of Bass, and John
Wilkie, notary. The seal of Marion Lauder (?) is affi.xed — her husband's being wanting
— a griffin within (apparently) a double trcssure. [2919, Box 77.
1274. 10th March 1594.] Notarial Lislrumcnt narrating that John Fentoun,
clerk of the king's comptroller, appeared on the ground of that parcel of land called
Orchaird, in the territory of Duddingston [described in charter of ISth March 158G,
No. 1113 siqini] ; and there the said John, in terms of a charter of alienation, gave sasinc
of said lands to James Fentoun, keeper of the orchard ('pomarii ') of Holy rood palace,
and to Marion Hunter, his spouse. Done 10th March 1593-4. Witnesses, Thomas
Cheri-y, 'NMlliam Fentoun, tailor, burgesses of the burgh of the Canons, and others.
John Williamson, of St. Andrews diocese, notary. [786, Box 22.
1275. 18th March 1594.] Instrument narrating that Mr. William Barclay, son of
Walter Baixlay of Monduruo, in terms of a contract, dated at Old Aberdeen, 1st March
1593-4, between himself and Isobella Arbuthnott, his spouse, on one side, and Mr.
Thomas Lumisdaine, rector of Kinkell, for himself, and Elizabeth Stewart, his
spouse, with Mr. Patrick Skcyne, burgess of Aberdeen, as cautioner, on the other side,
resi'Hied in favour of the said Mr. Thomas and his wife the tenement, place, or lodging
('hospitium'), presently occupied by them, with the enclosure, houses, gardens, hill,
and croft in the same, except a granary on the south side, particularly bounded as
described, and lying on the west side of Old Aberdeen, on the south side of the
cemetery of Snaw, the north side of the hospital hill, having the highway on the east
and the lands of the hospital on west [cf. also of date 31st March 1598 infra] ; which
resignation was made in the hands of Mr. David Rait, principal of the Royal (King's)
College of Aberdeen, at the said College, on 18th March 1593-4. Mr. Alexr. Irving,
advocate, Mr. George Barclay, clerk of the sheriflfdom of Banft", Mr. William Barclay,
his son, advocate, and othcr.s, witnesses. Mr. John Leith, notary public. [899,
Box 25.
I5f)4] THE LAIN(; (CHARTERS 318
1276. l«tli March ir)94.] Cliartci' of feu-farm by Mr. David Kait, piincipal and
common procurator of King's C'ollegc, Alierdeen, and the other masters, regents,
prebendaries, and members of said College, gi-anting to Mk. TiioJrAS LUMISDEN, rector
of Kinkcll, Elizabeth Ste\vai!D, his spouse, and to their heirs, the above tenement or
lodging, resigned by M\: William Barclay and Isobella Arbuthnot, his wife : To be
held for a yearly feu-duty of 2Gs. 8d. Scots. At Aberdeen, King's College, 18th March
159.3-4. Signed by the principal and several regents. Witnesses, Mr. Ale.vander
Irwyng, (icorgo Barclay, clerk of the shire of Banff, Mr. William Barclay, writer
of deed, Mr. John Lcith and Alexander Litstcr, notaries. [1603, Box 41.
1277. 19th May l.OOl.] Letter of Reversion by Janet Geddy, as designed of
date 10th July 1592, No. 1246 ^^upm, in favour of Alexander Creichtoun of
Nauchtan, for redemption of an aiinualrent of seventy merks, secured over his lands
of Innerdovat, called Laveroklaw, with fishing, in the parish of Forgound and sheriffdom
of Fife, on payment of 700 merks within the church of St. Andrews. Dated at
St. Andrews, 19th May 1594. Witnesses, Messrs. David Black and Robert Wallace,
ministers at St. Andrews, Andrew Welwood, citiner there, Mr. George Mernis,
advocate there, Charles Watson and David Skynner, notaries public, who sign for
granter. Seal appended, much defaced. [2961, Box 78.
1278. 20th May 1594.] Charter by David Balfour of Balledmonth, granting and
alienating to Janet Geddy, above described, in terms of a contract, dated at St.
Andrews, 14th May instant, an annualrent of £46, 13s. 4d. from his lands of Inner-
dovat, commonly called La^■eroklaw, with fishing, in the parish of Forgund and shire of
Fife, for a sum of 700 merks due to the said Janet by the granter, as cautioner, etc., of
Alexander Crichton of Nauchtane. Dated at Kirktoun, 20th May 1594. Witnesses,
James Falconer, servant of granter, John Grahame in Sandfurd, and Charles Watson,
notary. Signed, ' Dauid Balfoui' oft' Balledmonth with my hand.' [2962, Box 78.
1279. ^th June 1594.] Charter by James, Lord Borthwick, in fulfilment of an
obligation, dated at Borthwick, 21st April 1594, conveying to his son and apparent
heir, John, Master of Borthwick, his heirs-male and assignees, under reservation of the
granter's liferent, the lands of Howlatstoun, Symontoun, Walderstoun, Haltrie alias
Kirkcoltane, Brocas, with pendicles called Carraith, Cumles and Cumlescholes, Balling-
ring, with an annualrent of £3, 6s. from the lands of Princathos, all in the lordship of
Stow and shire of Edinburgh ; also the lands of Little Preston, with mill, in said
shire ; which whole lands belong to the granter in fee and heritage, being leased and
granted to the late John, Lord Borthwick, his grandfather, by the late Da\id, arch-
bishop of St. Andrews, a sasine taken at the principal messuage of Haltrie to be
sufficient for the whole lands, which now, erected into a tenandry called the tenandry
of Haltrie, are to be held of the Duke of Lennox in place of the archbishop of St.
Andrews. Reddendo yearly, two stones of wax, a pound of cucumbers, and 28s.
money. Precept of sasine directed to Bernard Borthwck in Kerrington, as bailie.
Dated at Edinburgh, 7th June 1594. Witnesses, James Borthuik, writer, Gawin
Thomson, Robert Dikson, and James Turidjull. [203, Box 7.
1280. 8th June 1594.] Extract Act of Parliament of 8th June 1594, annexing the
temporalities of the Abbeys of Kelso and Coldingham, inalienably, to the Crown. See
Arfii of the Parliament nf Scotla/iiJ, vol. iv. p. 62. Extract signed by Sir George Hay,
afterwards Viscount of Dnpplin. [1191, Box 32.
2r
314 CALENDAR OF [1594
1281. 10th June 1594.] Precept under the quarter seal of King James the
Sixth, tlirected to John Ewein in Powis, for infefting David Bai.fouh of Inschery in
liferent, and his eldest son, David, in fee, in the lands of the ' Pullis ' (or Powis) in
the barony of Canibuskenneth and shire of Clackmannan. Holyroodhouse, 10th .Tune
1594. [810, Bo.K 23.
1282. 27th June 1594.] Instrument of Sasine following on a Crown precept,
dated at Stirling, 6th May 1594, and directed to James Hamiltoun of Kinbrakmonth,
as sherift' in that part, for infefting, in terms of a charter, William Stewaim',
commendator of Pettinweme, to whom, for the sum of 12,000 merks, the king has given
and granted the whole acres, crofts, lands, woods, etc., of the town and lands of
Pettinweme and Anstruther on the west side of the burn of the same, that part of
the lands of Grangemuris belonging to Peter Borthuik, Mylntoun of Pettinweme,
lands of Lingo, lands of Cramb-riggis, lands called the ' Liche,' lands of Pittotter, lands
of Lochend, Isle of May, Croft of Carreill, lying in the sheriffdom of Fife ; the lands
and barony of Easter and Wester Kindis, with boat and fi.sheries on the water of Taye,
in the sheriffdom of Perth ; and the lands of Myscheillis [Mayshiel] and Baro in the
sherift'dom of Eldinburgh, — the whole being erected into a free tenandry to be called the
tenandry of Pettinweme, the monastery or place of the same to be the principal messuage.
Sasine given at the said principal messuage of the priory of Pettinweme and in the iiuier
close thereof, 27th June 1594. Witnesses, James Balfour, prior of Charterhous,
Mr. Patrick Balfour of Pitcullo, Robert Hakkett of Pitfirren, Mr. Thomas Benistoun,
Thomas Kengzow, Nicolas Strang and Andrew, his brother, Andrew Stevinsoun, bailie,
John Wilsoun, senior, John Horsburgh, burgesses of the burgh of Pettinweme, Kobert
Logane and Charles Watsoun, co-notaries, the last being notary to the writ. [2745,
Box 71.
1283. Cth July 1594.] Tack or Lease by Ludovie, Duke of Lenno.x, etc., com-
mendator of the priory of St. Andrews, in favour of Sir Georgk Douolas of Helenhill,
granting to him a nineteen years' lease of the teindsheaves of that quarter and six-
teenth part lands of New Grange, belonging heritaljly to Sir George, and part of the
said priory lands in the shire of Fife, for a grain-rent yearly of two bolls, three firlots,
two and a half pecks wheat, five bolls, three firlots, one peck beir, and one chalder,
four bolls, two firlots, two and a half pecks oats, to be delivered between Yule and
Candlemas. Signed by the Duke and his curators. Holyroodhouse, 6th July 1594.
Witnesses, Mr. Henry Kerr of Greenland, secretary, and Walter Kerr and Mr. Thomas
Kollok, .servitors to the Duke. [1455, Box 38.
1284. 18th July 1594.] Charter by Alexander Thomson of Dudingston, advocate,
and hereditary feu-farmer of the lands, granting to his future spouse, JMargaret
Prestoun, relict of AValter Cant in St. Giles Grange, the lands of Wester Dudingston,
half the mill, etc., in liferent. Dated and signed at Edinburgh. John Moresoun,
burgess there, and Isaac Moresoun, his son and heir, with others, witnesses. 18th July
1594. [1077, Box 29.
1285. 19th July 1594.] Letter of Gift by King James the Sixth granting to
Hew MoNTGOJtERiE of Braidstane, and George Cunynghame of the Hag, the ward
and non-entry duties, etc., of the lands of the late John Schaw of Greinok, with the
marriage of his son and apparent heir, James Schaw, until the entry of the heir.
Edinburgh, 19th July 1594. [1413, Box 37.
1594] THE LAING CHARTERS 315
1286. 22iid July 1594.] Precept under the (juarter seal of King James the
Sixth to the sheriff of Kincardine, for infefting Thomas Ciieyne, second-born lawful
son of Mr. Patrick Cheyne, burgess of Aberdeen, in the sunny-half of the town and
lands of Ardoch, with salmon-fishing in the Dec adjoining said lands, mill, and mill
lands, lying in the parish of Banchorie Dawnik and shire of Aberdeen, formerly belong-
ing to the Abbey of Arbroath, and in the king's hands by annexation : To be held in
terms of a charter of feu-farm. Stirling, 22nd July 1594. [2110, Box 53.
1287- 28th July 1594.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that Alexander Penny-
cuik in Craigton — who held the lands of Craigtoun, in the barony of liaichwood and
sheriffdom of Perth, wadset to him l)y George Stewart of Arntulie, and to be redeemed
for 700 merks Scots [cf. No. 1041 siqmil ; also having a letter of tack during the
non-redemption of the lands for a yearly payment to the said George of four bolls malt
barley and four bolls floui', and two kids at Easter, for the lands, and for the teinds £10
Scots at Candlemas ; also having a tack of the teinds ; and having likewise in security
for the lands and teinds of Craigtoun, the lands of Buttirstoun and Newtoun with
pertinents, lying at the east end of the lake of Cairdny in the barony of Dunkeld —
passed and in terms of a charter of donation by himself, with consent of the said
George, of date 28th and 30th July 1587, gave sasine of the said lands, as described,
to JoNET Pennyci'IK, his daughter, and her spouse, John Pennycuik, fiar of
Stentoun : To be held until the said lands are lawfully ledeemed. Sasine given on
the lands, 28th July 1594. Witnesses, James Drummond in Kochip, Adam M'Richie
in Laichwod, and Thomas Galium there. Alexander Eobertson, of St. Andrews diocese,
notary public. [357, Box 11.
1288. 1st October 1594.] Lease by Mr. Gilbert Gordon, apparent of Schirmers,
commendator of the Abl)ey of Sweetheart, called the New Abbey, by which, in
acknowledgment of a sum of money paid by John Brown of Lands on behalf of
John Brown of Lochhill, the granter leases to the latter for his life, and after his
death to his heirs-male, whom failing, to the said John Brown of Lands, for the space of
nineteen years after the date of the first lessee's decease, and after the expiry of the
first nineteen years for other two terms of nineteen years, the parsonage and vicarage
teinds of tlie three-pound lands of Lochhill and 20s. lands of Over Carse, in the barony
of Newabliey, parish of Lochkindeloch, and stewartry of Kirkcudbright : To be enjoyed
by the grantees for the whole space — 'and forther . . . we admitt the said John Broun
of Loch liill and his foirsaidis, ([uhilkis failzcand, the said John Broun of Landis and his
foirsaidis kyndlie thairunto' — at a yearly rental of eight merks Scots. Lease dated at
the ' Scheirmeris,' 1st October 1594. William M'Lellan of xVuchlane, William M'Lellan,
his brother's son, and Thomas Mekill, witnesses. Signed by the commendator, 'Mr.
Gilbert Gordoun in Schirmers.' Common seal attached, somewhat broken ; oval,
' Virgin and Child ' under a canopy. Legend : ' Sigillum commune [doubtful] Dulcis
[cordis].' [2652, Box 68.
1289. 12th November 1594.] Charter by Alexander Stabillis, residing at the
mote of Kilhynimy (?) ('ad motam de Killrymry'), alienating in terms of a contract
to William Carmichael, burgess of Craill, and to Margaret Traill, his spouse,
a tenement of land, with j-ard, croft, etc., on the south side of the Ncthergate ('vici
inferiori') of Craill, between the tenements of Kobert Vwill on east, of the late John
Thomsone on west, the sea-shore on south, and street on north : To be held of the
provost and bailies for services used and wont. Dated at Craill, 12th November 1594.
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Andrew Fcrmor, one of the bailies, James Annan, senior, Ninian Hamilton and
Alexander Fermour, burgesses, witnesses. John Mackeson, notary, clerk of Craill,
signs for grantor. Seal gone. [1237, Box 33.
1290. I'th November 1594.] Charter by Thomas Lumisden, lawful sun of Andrew
Lumisden in Bogan-green, feu-farmer of the lands named, alienating to Robert Wilson
in Coldingham, and MARION LoRYJiEK, his wife, an acre of land containing four rigs
('rigas') of land lying contiguous between the lands of the late Gavin Gilruft", now of
James Lychtharnis in Northfield, on the east and west parts, being part of six acres
belonging to the granter in the Greencroft, in the barony of Coldingham and shire of
Berwick [cf . No. 1 253 supra] : To be held blench of the granter. At Coldingham,
1 7th November 1594. Witnesses, Patrick Purves, George Kellie, Alexander Lorymer,
David (^revesone, all residing in Coldingham, William Denum, burgess of Edinburgh,
and others. John Home, notjiry, signs for grantor. [1 725, Box 45.
1291. 9th December 1594.] Instrument of Sasine following upon and fully
narrating a charter (dated at Dunfermline Dowhill, 10th November 1594) by James
Stewart of Rossyth, fiar, and Henry Stewart of Rossytli, his father, with special
consent of Henry, as tutor to his son, and of Walter Stewart of Cardonald, prior
of Blantyre, James Lindsay of Dowhill, and Patrick Stewart of Bcatb, for their interest,
granting in terms (if a charter dated at Perth, 19th Maj- 1594, to D.WID MrRRAY of
Letter Bannathy, and Agnes Moncrieff, his spouse, the town and lands of Easter
Letgrene, called Raschehill, presontl}' occupied by Murray, his spouse, and their tenants,
in the barony of Rossyth and shire of Perth : To be held to the said David and Agnes
in conjunct fee, and to their heirs, etc., of the grantei's and their heirs in feu-farm and
heritage, with all pertinents, and with the privilege ' to pas and repas to and fra the
Lynhill and AVolbaitis faldis, as ane part and pertinent of the saidis landis, vpone and
thiow the grond of ^^'cstir Letgrene at the partis vsit and wont, and als with libertie
to tak faill for vjjhalding of the dykis of the .saidis faldis vponc the vter sydis therof,
in maner vsit and wont, and als with libertie to draw in waiter throw the grond of
Westir Letgrene, and to bring the .samjMi on the saidis faldis and grond therof for
girdding of the samjn confurme to vse and wont,' for an annual simi of four merks
money in name of fcu-farni, with their herezelds also through their decease when
it shall happen, or five merks money optional payment for the horezeld, with theii'
services in the king's wars ' ct taxationibus cum contigerint iuxta jjatriam circa,' vulgo,
' with taxationes quhen thay occur according to cuntrc about, pro rata.' Witnesses to
charter, David Stewart, burgess of Dunfermline, David Broiui and James Ivingorne,
notaries public, and James Adesone, servitor of Kingorne. Sasine given, 9th December
1594, by Mr. William Miu-ray of Ochtortj-re, bailie for the grantors, James Rutherford
aluis Brachty acting as attorney for Agnes MoncrietV. Witnesses, Thomas Rutherford
alias Brachtie in Estir Letgrene, and his brother, Andrew Rutherford alias Brachty,
James Thomson, servitor of Thomas Rutherford, and James Flemyng, clerk of St.
Andrews diocese, by apostolic and royal authority notary public. [1312, Box 34.
1292. 23rd February 1595.] Charter liy John Sandelands of Middilrig, in terms
of a contract of this date, alienating to RlDOLi'H oi- R.VLPll Ker, .son of the late Thomas
Ker in Nenthorn, one merkland and one-twelfth merkland of land now occupied by the
said Ralph, in the territory and town of Nenthorne in the bailiary of Lauderdale and
shire of Berwick : To be held for a red rose at Midsummer, if asked. At Melrose, 23rd
February 1594-5. Witnesses, Andrew Ker, son of the late Thomas Ker of Mersington,
1595] THE LAING CHARTERS 317
Richard Wilson in Nenthoin, Mungo Younger in Ednam, William Fairbairn and Mr.
Thomas Aitkin, notaries public. [2200, Ro.x 56.
1293. yth March 1595.] Instrument of Sasine following on the above charter
and precept. Sasine given 5th March 1594-5. Witnesses to sasine, Richard Fairbairn,
senior, in Over Stitchell, and others. Mr. Thomas Aitkin and William Fairbairn sign
as co-notaries. [1726, Bo.x 45.
1294. 15th March 1595.] Letters by James Schaw of Grenok narrating that in
his contract of marriage with Margaret Montgomery, daughter of Hew Montgomery
of Hesilhead, his present spouse, there is no provision made for heir male or female
anent the succession to his lining, which ' may turne to the dishonour ' of his house ,:
therefore ' for dischairging ' of his conscience, he binds himself and his heirs-female
whomsoever to infeft heritably, immediately after his decease, his nearest and lawful
heirs-male whomsoever in his lands of Grenok, Fynnart, Spangok, and others, in the
sheriffdom of Renfrew or elsewhere in the kingdom. He also provides that the said
heir-male shall, after succession and infeftment, pay to the heirs-female as follows : —
If one daughter only, the sum of 10,000 merks ; if two, to the eldest 6000 and to the
youngest 4000 merks ; if three, to the eldest 5000, and to each of the other two 2500
merks ; if more than three, to the eldest 4000, and to each of the others 2000 merks.
Dated at Edinburgh, 15th March 1594-5. Witnesses, Mr. John Scharpe, son of Mr. John
Scharpe, advocate, Adam Lawtie, writer in Edinburgh, David Anderson (writer of
deed) and Arthur Hammyltoun, both his servants. Signed, 'James Schaw of Grenok.'
[3045, Box 80.
1295. 15th March 1595.] Obligation by David Orme of Mugdrum, for himself,
and for Mr. George Orme and Francis Orme, his brothers-german, ' actuallie in hous
and familie ' with him, and also for as many of his brothers as shall remain with him in
company, and for all that he ' may slope or lett,' binding them as follows : — ' That we
sail nather directlie nor indirectlie in ony tyme heirefter, intercommone, receat, supplie,
mantene, fortifie or assist Frances, sum tyme Erie Bothuille, in ony of his factis or
conspiraceis, or consult or tak parte with him onywayis fra the dait of thir presentis,
vnder the pane of — ^.' He therefore consents to registration of this writ. Dated
and signed at Falkland, 15th March 1594 [1595]. Signed, ' Dauid Orme of Mugdrum,'
'Maister George Orme,' 'Frances Orme.' The witnesses are not designed, but their
signatures are 'Jo Murray, vitnes,' ' Jone Awery, wytnes.' [3284, Bo-x 87.
1296. 12th May 1595.] Charter Ijy John Ross of Muldarg, with consent of Hugh
Ross, apparent of Muldarg, his lawful son and apparent heir, in terms of a contract
(dated at the Chanonry of Ross, 12th May 1595) between them and John Ir\nng of
ivynmok (or Kynnok), granting and alienating to the said JoHN Irving the lands of
^luldarg, extending to a half davoch of land lying in the abbacy of Feme, county of
Ross and shire of Inverness : To be held blench of the granters for one penny Scots
at Whitsunday, if asked. Precept of sasine directed to George Muresone in Mekill
Allan, as bailie. Charter dated at the chanonry of Ross, 12th May 1595. Witnesses.
Donald Ros of Ballemuky, Thomas Ros in Plaidis, Alexander Spens in Chanonry of
Ross, James Peddar there, William Hay there, and Robert Innes, notary, who signs
for granter, while George Ross of Balnagown also signs as consenter. On the back
of the writ is a writing by Geoi'ge Ross of Balnagown, as superior, consenting to and
confirming the above charter, at Cukairnc, 24th May 1595, before the same witnesses.
[2762. Box 71.
318 CALENDAR OF [1595
1297. 15tli May 1595.] Instrument of Sasine following on the above charter and
precept, dated r2th May 1595. Sasine given 15th May 1595. The writ is almost
illegible. [1432, Box 37.
1298. "th June 151)5.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that John M'Naycht of
Kilquhennadie, in fulfilmeiit of a contract betwixt himself, on behalf of John
M'Knaycht, his grandson and apparent heir, and KoGER iM'KNAYCllT, his own son,
dated 2Gth February 1585-6, gave sasine to the said Roger of the two-mcrk lands
of Larglaueht in the parish of Kirkpatrick Durham, and stewartry of Kirkcudbright,
the granter reserving his own liferent light of the lands. Done 7th June 1595.
Cuthbcrt Grier of Haliday Hill, John Cutlair, apparent of Orroland, and David
Neilson, apparent of Barnecailzie, witnesses. Cuthbert Cunynghame, notary public.
[521, Box 15.
1299. 11th August 1595.] Instrument of Sasine nariating that George Bruce,
one of the bailies of the burgh of Culros.s, gave sasine to John Macknell.\x, eldest
lawful son of the late Adam Macknellan, of half a saltpan within the burgh of Culross,
between a waste place of John Porterfcild's on west, and a waste place and lands of
David Baid on the east, the other half being possessed by David Baid, and that in
terms of a feu-charter granted by the said bailie, as superior, by reason of the recent
erection of the said burgh of Culross into a royal burgh. Sasine given 11th August
1595. Witnesses, Robert Maistertoun, also bailie of said burgh, Andrew Gypsoun,
burgess there, David Baid, burgess, and James Baid there. Notary, John Forrett
of Dunblane diocese. [2721, Box 70.
1300. 11th August 1595.] Instrument narrating that in terms of a contract
dated at Culro-ss, 11th August 1595, the aljove-named John M'Knellane in Culross
gave sasine with his own hands to GEOKCiE Bkuce, of the above half of a saltpan,
as in preceding writ, on 11th August 1595. Witnesses, John Porterfield, burgess of
Edinburgh, and others as above. Notary, John Forrett. [2535, Box 65.
1301. 5th September 1595.] Instrument narrating that David Fergusson, one of
the bailies of the burgh of Ayr, passed to that tenement of land formerly called John
Symmer's, and formerly belonging to the friars preachers of Ayr lying in that burgh,
above the old tower, on the east side of the High Street, between the tenement now
of John Hamfre (1) on the south, on one side, and the tenement of the late . . . [illegible]
Adams, now of Thomas Rowane, on the north, on the other side ; and there the said
bailie gave sasine of the said tenement to Gilbert Cuningham, burgess of said burgh :
To be held in feu-farm of the community for a yearly dutj' of 13s. -Id. Sasine given
5th September 1595. Witnesses, Adam Johnestoun, Peter Twinghame, William Mirrie,
co-burgesses of said burgh, and Andrew Miller, serjeant. John Masoun, town clerk,
notary. [2994, Box 79.
1302. 20th November 1595.] Letters by John Makcartnay in Sypeland, resigning
into the hands of King James the Sixth that tenement called the Arbor, with orchard
of the same, and the little yard called the Gallow-stank yard, marching with the
wall surrounding the place called New Abbey, the stank called the Gallow-stank
and the lands of ' Frereyaird ' on the east, the mill-lead of the grain-mill of New Abbey
flowing by the house of John M'Kennane on the south ; the highway descending to the
house of Fouldurris, and thence by the back of Fouldurris to the stank which flows
1595] THE LAIN G CHARTERS 319
round the said 'Arbor,' on the west, and the stank which flows from the gate of said
tenement toward the said wall, on the north : Reserving free ish and entry to
Fouldurris both in back and front. Also the granarj' built on the Green of Newabbey,
as described, and the 'byre 'and ' peithous,' and tenement called 'Grenis onset,' etc.,
all lying in the parish of Lochkindeloch, barony of New Abbey and stewartry of
Kirkcudbright, in favour of and for new infeftment to Gilbert Bkuwn, son of
John Brown of Land, his heirs, etc. At Kirkcudbright, 20th November 159.5.
Witnesses, John Hynde in Hals, Henry M'Kessog, John Gledstanis, burgess of
Kirkcudbright. John Werkill and John Inglis sign as notaries for the granter.
[1951, Box 50.
1303. 15th December 1595.] Agreement between Mr. James M.\rtine, provost
of St. Saluatouris College, within the city of St. Andrews, undoubted parson and
vicar of the parish of Cultis, in the sheriffdom of Fife, and present minister thereof,
with the other masters of the said College, subscribing, on the one part, and Mr.
Patrick Peat on the other part, as follows : ' Becaus it vas thocht e.xpedient and
ordanit be the last synodall assemblie of Fyfe holdin at Dj'sert vithin the said
scherefdome, the last of September i'" v'- fourscoir fyftein yeiris, that the said Mr.
James suld half ane helper ioynit to him to mak residens at the said kirk of Cultis
for the better serving of the cuir thairof, be ressoiui of the ordinar functioun of the
said Mr. James vithin the said college suffrit him not to mak residens at the said kirk,
as also becaus of the distans of the said citie quhair the said Mr. James remanis fni
the said kirk ; thairfoir the said Mr. James, villing to obey the ordinance of the said
assemblie, and vnderstanding of the guid qualificatioun and literatur of the said Mr.
Patrik, hes presentit and proponit him to the presbyterie of Couper, vithin the boundis
of the quhilk the said kirk is, to be tryit; and the said Mr. Patrik being tryit and
found habill for the functioun of the ministrie be thame, they haif admittit him thairto,
and hes ioynit him to be ane helper to the said Mr. James, and ane ordinar minister at
the said kirk to mak residens thair in teaching of the vord and ministratioun of the
sacramentis according to his calling,' — and as the said Mr. Patrick binds himself to
reside at the church and to discharge his duties faithfullj' as above and in the exercise
of discipline, the said Mr. James, for his due provision as resident minister, and with
consent of the other masters, lets or grants a tack to him as long as he remains resident,
of the ' vicarage minut and small teyndis of the said parochine of Cultis,' to be uplifted
yearly from the parishioners, tenants, and occupiers, beginning on 3rd May 1596 ;
disjjoning also to Mr. Patrick ' the occupatioun of the croft and yaird and vse of the
dowcat and hous during the space foirsaid of his residens as minister thair,' providing
that if Mr. James at any time remain a short or long .space in the parish, he shall have free
regress to the 'dowcat and hous,' and the possession thereof shall be at his appointment,
otherwise this part of the contract to be null : Further, Mr. James dispones to Mr.
Patrick for his stipend the bolls of teiiid victual yearly to be uplifted from the teinds
of the towns and lands underwiitten, and from the persons following, namely : From
John Balfour in the Kirktoun, two bolls bear and three bolls oats ; from William
Campbell in the Cult-mill, one boll bear, one boll, one firlot, two and a third pecks
oatmeal ; from the hands of William Pryd thair, one boll bear, one boll, one firlot,
two and a third pecks oatmeal ; from John Houdnay there, [one] boll bear, one boll,
one firlot, two and a third pecks oatmeal ; from the occupiers of the lands of Spittelmill,
eleven bolls bear and oats ; from John Thomsoun in the Valtoun [or Baltoun], two bolls,
two firlots, two pecks, one-half and one-third peck bear, and six bolls, two firlots, two
pecks, one-half and one-third peck oats; from Andrew B;ilfour of Kochleyis( !), three
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fiilots bear ;iii(I four lioll oats; from l)aviil (irowiidiestouii of Barclarey, five Ijolls, one
firlot, two pecks oats; and fiom David Sehirthunie of Skelpie, five l)olls, one firlot, two
pecks of oats ; making the said Mr. Patrick liis undoubted cessioner and assignee, with
full powers to uplift the said victual, beginning at Candlemas 1590. With clause of
warrandice, under the proviso that if at any time provision is obtained for the stipend
of the said kii'k from the thirds of benefices or otherwise, then Mr. I'atrick shall
renounce to Mr. James or his successors, and the masters of said College, the whole or
part of the above victual. With clause of registration. Dated and signed at St.
Andrews, l.")th December 1.59."). Witnesses, Alexander Clepen, stewart of the said
College, Andrew Pirie, porter there, James Maull and John Hendersoun, stvidents
there. Signed, ' Mr. James Martina, prowest of Sanct Saluatoris College, Mr. Dauid
Monypennie, Mr. Jhone Petrie, l\Ir. James Koss, Mr. Villiam Vederburne, Mr. Patrik
Peat.' [■■5285, Box 87.
1304. 10th January 1596.] Preeejit of Clare Cuustat by John [Er.skinc], second
Earl of Mar, for infefting Jasper Graham, as true, la^vful, and nearest heir of
his brother-german, AValter Graham, in the land of Blair-Sesnoch, lands of Garturs,
Over and Xether, lying in the shire of Peith : Reserving a liferent terce to
Isobella Kinross, mother of the said Jasper. Dated and signed at the Castle of
Stirling, 10th January 1595-6. Witnesses, James Kinros of Kippenros, George, his
brothel', and James, his son and heir, with Andrew Buchanan, scr\ant of the earl.
[275, Box 9.
1305. 22nd January 1596.] Procuratory of Resignation by John Home of West
Restoun, directed to . . . [names blank], foi' resigning into the hands of King James the
Sixth his 'aucht hu.sband-land,' called the mains of Wester Restoun, with the easter
corn-mill and walk-mill of West Restoun and mill of Howburn, in the barony of
Coldingham and shire of Berwick ; also the ' aucht husband-lands ' of Abchester and
Bastelrig, in the lordship of Plandcrgaist, Berwickshire, formerly held of the a1)l)ey
of Coldingham and now of the king. Dated and signed at West Restoun, 22nd
January 1595-6. Witnesses, George Dunse, Henry Purdic and Alexander Auchin-
craw, the granter's servants, and others. [1025, Box 28.
1306. 3rd February 1596.] Charter by Robert Crichton in Cluny, in terms of a
contract, dated at St. Andrews, 1st December 1595, alienating to Mr. William
Ramsay in Nether Friertoun the lands of Nether Friertoun, teindsheaves, etc.,
inclusive, in the lordship of the priory of St. Andrews and the .sherifl'dom of Fife : To
be held in fee and heritage from the granter in free blench, and of the king in feu-
farm, for fifty merks yearly. At St. Andrews, 3rd February 1595-6. Writer of deed,
Alan ^^'atson, son of Charles Watson, notary public. AMtnesses, Andrew Cokburn
of Tretoun, John Carstairs, merchant, and Robert Name, clothier, citizens of St.
Andrews, and others. [1884r, Box 48.
1307. 9th February 1596.] Precept of Sasine by Adam Cuninghame of Auchin-
hervie, directed to Robert Schaw, junioi-, of Bargarrane, for infefting James Schaw
of Grenok, as heir of his father, John Schaw, in a 3s. 4d. land of the lands of
Drummuling and Spango Cuninghame, in the shire of Renfrew, as in No. 811 sup-a.
Dated and signed at Edinburgh, 9th February 1595-6, before Hugh Montgomery of
Hesilhead, Hugh Montgomery, his son, Walter Stewart, brother-german of Mathew
Stewart of Barscube, and others. [576, Box 16.
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1308. 19th February 1596.] Contract between Mr. Thomas Gilbert, advocate,
with consent of Christian Henderson, his spouse, on one part, and John Gardin, litster
iind Inirgcss of Edinburgh, on the other part, by which the former alienate to the latter
the easter booth (occupied by William Gairdin, baker, son of said John, and Janet Reid
his spouse), and another booth (occupied by George Cowstoun, cook) in the tenement
at the head of Niddrie's Wynd, formerly belonging to the late James Wricht [sic, I.
Weicht], as described in No. 01.5 inqmi [cf. also Nos. 1038 and 120.3], for the sum of
2000 merks Scots, under the conditions .specified. At Edinburgh, 19th Febi'uary 1.595-6.
Witnesses, Alexander Reid, writer, Michael Dalzell, his servitor (writer of deed), Thomas
Finla.sonii, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh, the said William Gairdin, and Samuel
Moresoun, servitor of Mr. Thomas. Signed by all the parties. [1589, Box 41.
1309. 9th March 1590.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding on and narrating a
charter of sale, dated at Teilling, 18th February 1595-0, by David Maxwell of
Teilling, and Hugh Maxwell, his son, in favoiu' of John Robertson uhas Reid,
younger, of Straloch, and MARfiAitET Ruthven, his spouse, in conjunct fee, their heirs,
etc., conveying, in consideration of 825 merks Scots, the whole lands of Craye,
occupied by the said John and his sub-tenants, in the barony of Balnachruchie and shire
of Perth : To be held of the grantor and his heirs. Reddendo, sixteen merks in name
of feu-farm yearly. Thomas, Robert, and Hugh Maxwell, brothers-geiman of the said
David Maxwell, witness his charter, along with Alexander Robertson alias Reid,
burgess of Dundee, John Makintosh alias Maconeill of Kilnachragan, Robert Gray, son
of the late James Gray of Buttergask, William Graham, servant of granter, Andrew
(4ib and Rannald Broun, notaries. Sasine given 9th March 1595-6. Walter Reid,
younger, in Rattray, is bailie. Witnesses, Robert Makewne in Lair, John Williamsoun
there, Rol)ert Grant alius Mackalay, John Murray, servant of grantee, James Mane,
servant of notary. Rannald Broun, notary public. [293, Box 9.
1310. 15th March 1596.] Letters by Andrew Pitblado of that Ilk, immediate
superior to Henry Pitcairn of that Ilk, of his two-twelfth parts of the town and lands
of Kilmaion, appointing procurators [names blank] to resign these lands, in the sherifidom
of Fife [cf. also No. 182 siqmi], into the hands of the king, in favour of the said Henry,
resigning all claim of superiority. At Cupar, 15th March 1595-0. Signed by gi-anter.
Witnesses, John Paterson of Ililltarvit, Patrick Lindsay, fiar of Kirk-Forther, and
David Lindsay, his Ijrother, with others. Andrew Glasfurd, son of Patrick Glasfurd,
burgess of Cupar, writer of the deed. [2006, Box 51.
1311. 31st March 1590.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept of dare
consliif, dated at the church of Kilbryid, 10th Novemlier 1595, by Sir James Maxwell of
Calderwood, knight, directed to James Thomesonn in Park of Maldislic, for infefting
Robert ^^'EIR, as lawful and nearest heir of the late Alexander Weir of Halcraig, his
father, in the lands of Weitschaw, extending to a £0 land, in the barony of Maldislee
and shire of Lanark. AVitnesses to precept, William Hamiltoun of Overtoun, Alexander
Lindcsay of Dunrod, James Hamilton of Stanehous, and .Tohn Hamiltoun in Newtoun.
Sasine given 31st March 1590. James Hamilton of Stanehous, Adam Bruce, servant
of Sir James Maxwell, William Clyid in Lawbank, and Patrick Fairlie, servant in
Hamilton, witnesses. John Robertoun, of Glasgow diocese, notary public. [282, Box 9.
1312. 20th April 1590.] Instrument of Sasine following upon a precept of dare
co?is/((/ (dated at Stirling Castle, 10th January 1595-0) by John, Earl of Mar, for infefting
2s
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Jasper Grahame, as heir of his brother-german, A\'alter Graham, in the lands of
Blairsesnoch, Over and Nether Garturs, etc., in the shire of Perth : Reserving her life-
rent terce to Isabella Kinross, mother of said Jasper. Witnesses to precept, James
Kinross of Kippeiiross, James, his son and heir-apparent, and George, brother of the
elder James, and others, as in No. 1304. Sasine given on ■20th April I.jOG, by George
Forrester of Arnevicker, bailie. Witnesses, Charles Forrester, his son, Walter Graham
in Borland of Cardross, John Naper in Garturs, Iiobert M'Faitt at the mill of Inchrie,
and others. Notary, James Muschett, of Dunblane diocese. [22G0, Box 57.
1313. tith May 1596.] Instrument of Sasine following upon and uariating the
precept of dare mnstat, dated 20th Way 1588, No. 1160 snjmi, in favour of Gilbert
Neilson. Sasine given by John Neilson in Kirkland, as bailie, on Sth May 1596.
Witnesses, Edward and William Neilson in Barncailze, John Moresoun, servant of said
bailie, and William Kirkpatrick, servant of John Black, notary public. Peter Turner,
of Glasgow diocese, by royal authority notary public. [1290, Box 34.
1314. 10th May 1596.] Charter by William Miu-e of Glanderstoun, in terms of a
contract (dated at Glasgow, 18th April 1595) between him and William Mure, his son
and apparent heir, born of Elizabeth Hamilton, his spouse, .alienating to the younger
William the 33s. 4d. land of Boghall and others named and described in charter of
22nd August 1559, No. 704 siifni : To be held from the graiiter of the king and his
successors, paying to the king £7, 10s. Scots yearly and other duties in the old rental
of Kilwinning, with duplicand at entry of heirs. Glanderston, 10th May 1596.
Witnesses, William Hamiltoun of Dungarnok craig, Constantine Stevinsoun in Mains
of Famines, John Darroch in Glanderstoun, and John Dunlop, notary. Signed, ' ^\'ylzi
M--. of Glanderstoun.' [2344, Box 60.
1315. 15th May 1596.] Instrument of Sasine following on precept in the
above charter. Sasine given 15th JNIay 1596. Witnesses to sasine, Thomas Patoun,
servant to said William Muir, Mr. John Gilleis, and Ronald Kirkwood, both in
Fulwodheid, Hugh IMontgomerie in Boghall, and others. John Dunlop, notary.
[515, Box 15.
1316. (■ 1596.] Instrument narrating that John Douglas, burgess of Craill, and
Helen AVod [not very legible], his spouse, resigned in the hands of Andrew Moncriefl",
one of the bailies of Craill, a tenement on the south side of Market-gate ('vici foralis '),
having the tenement of Alexander Moncreiff, burgess, on east, and that of the heirs of
the late John Kid on west ; and that in favour of David Beynsoune, burgess, and Agnes
Alexander, his spouse, in conjunct fee, and of their lawful heirs, etc., who were then
duly infeft. The date of this instrument is illegible, but John Makesoun, clerk of the
burgh, is notary, who signs similar documents. The witnesses are William liermonth
and Thomas Cunynghame, burgesses, Thomas Wod, doctor ('medico'), and David
Wemyss, notary public. [1239, Box 33.
1317. 4th June 1596.] Discharge in form of instrument by John Schankis,
flesher and burgess of Culross, in favour of George Bruce, of 100 merks secured ovei-
a saltpan lying at St. Mungo's Saltpans, formerly belonging to Mr. John Colvile.
Culross, 4th June 1596. Witnesses, James Blaw, bailie of Culross, Robert Maistcrtoun,
burgess there, I)avid Bar, burgess there, and George Balcanquall in Kirkcaldy. John
Forret, notary. [1125, Box 30.
1596] THE LAING CHARTERS 323
1318. 23rcl June 1596.] Notarial Instrument narrating that David Eaid, Ijurgess
of the burgh of Culross, resigned into the hands of James Blaw, one of the bailies of
said burgh, in favour of George Bruce, the half of a saltpan in said burgh, lying
between David Baid's lands on east, and a waste place of John Porterfield's on the
west [cf. No. 1299 mpra], the other half of said pan being possessed by Bruce, to whom
sasine was duly given on 23rd June 1596. Witnesses, Mr. James Primrose, burgess of
Culross, John Sandis there, James Baid, Salter there, and William Symyngtoun in
Barrestoun. John Forret, of Dunblane diocese, notary public. [2131, Bo.x 54.
1319. 6th September 1596.] Charter by ' Gri.ssillida ' Myretouii, eldest lawful
(laughter of David Myretoun of Randerstoun, proprietrix of the lands underwritten,
and the said David for his interest, also with consent of Gris.sillida's husband,
David Myretoun, lawful son of Thomas Myretoun of Cambo, in terms of a contract
between the above parties, with Thomas Myretoun and his son and heir-apparent,
William Myretomi, younger of Cambo, as cautioners, alienating to NlNiAX JIakmorr.vne,
merchant, burgess of Edinburgh, and Elspeth Purdy, his wife, the lands of Rander-
stoun and Ladylands, with tower, etc. ; also the lands of Newton, in the constabulary
and parish of Craill and shire of Fife : To be held blench of Grissillida and her heirs
for one penny Scots. Dated at Randerston, 6th September 1596. Witnesses, Alexander
Forbes of Reres, and Alexander Cuninghani, fiar of Barns. Thomas Mortoun and Adam
Lautie, notaries public. [1133, Box 30.
1320. 10th November 159G.] Instrument of Sasine following on a charter and
precept dated at Finlastonn, 10th November 1596, by the provost and prebendaries of
the collegiate church of Kilmaiu's, narrating that Margaret Cunninghame, lawful
daughter of James, Earl of Glencairn, and Robert Cunninghame of Gilberttield, Adam
Cunninghame of Auchinharvie, and Donald Cunninghame of Aickinbar, her curators,
obtained decree before the lords of council on 21at July 1595, against William Cunning-
hame, now of Tourlands, son and apparent heir of the late James Cunninghame of Tour-
laTids, his father, for 2000 merks, the value of her marriage, modified as described, for
which she i.s to be infeft in two annualrents, amounting to 110 merks 8s. 4d., from the
lands of Southuik, bailiary of Cunninghame and shire of Ayr. Witnesses to charter,
John Mathie, Mungo Tailfeir, Thomas Fairlie and Robert Cunyngham, servitors of
said Eiul. Charter signed by William Cunj-ngham, prebendary of Fluiris, Hew Glen of
Linthills, prebendary of Kilmaurs, the provost [name blank] and the said Earl, as
patron. Sasine given by Thomas Fairlie, 10th November 1596, to Robert Tode, acting
for said Margaret. Witnesses, Robert Armour in Thridpart, Peter Or in Langsyde,
Edward Armoiu- in Quhytrig. Notary, Thomas Boill, of Glasgow diocese. [2322,
Box 59.
1321. 17th November 1596.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that James Rig of
CarbeiTy with his own hands gave sasine to Helen Cr.^xstocn, daughter of Sir John
Cranstoun of that Ilk, future spouse of Mr. Mungo Rig, eldest son of said James, of
the lands of Easter and Wester Trowis and Eymetthillis, e.xtending to fifty-four acres :
that part of Carbarrye on the back side of the hill of Carljarrye, extending to fifty-six
acres, and of the Mains of Carbarrye, all in the lordship of Musselburgh, shire and
sheriftclom of Edinburgh; also of an ainuialrent of two chalders — one-third wheat,
one-thiid barley, and one-third meal— from the said Mains lands. Sasine given to
Alexander Cranstoiui, brother-germ an of Sir John, as attorney for his niece, 17th
November 1596. Witnesses, Mr. Mungo Rig and Robert Rig, sons of the granter,
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James Logane, his servitor, David Home, servitor of the laird of Cranstoun, and Thomas
^Vricht in Mussilbuigh. George Bennett, notarj' public. [1552, Box 40.
1322. 3rd December 1596.] Extract or Copy of Retoiir of Iiiriuest, made in the
Tolbooth of Dalkeith before George Heich, bailie of that burgh and regality, on .3rd
December 1596, by William Calderwood, senior, William Calderwood, junior, James
AUane, Hector Trumbill, William Brown, Matthew Bailzie, senior, Matthew Bailzic,
junior, AVilliam Murray, James Yaich, junior, William Trumbill, Thomas Greif, John
Greif, James Cas, John Hog, and Andrew Forsyth [all residents in Dalkeith], who on
oath declared that the late Robert Cwninghame, father of Robert Cwxixghame, died
last seised in the three parts of a cottage land on the south side of the High Street of
Dalkeith, as described in No. 1040 liiipni ; that the younger Robert is the nearest and
lawful heir of his late father, and he is of lawful age ; that the lands are held
in chief of William, Earl of Morton, in feu-farm for a payment of 10s. yearly, and
for a common plea at the head courts of Dalkeith; that the lands arc valued at
said feu-farm yearly, and are in non-entry for years. Copied from the principal
in the chancery of the regality of Dalkeith by Archibald Millar, writer and director.
[1682, Box 43.
1323. 3rd December 1596.] Instrument of Sasine in favour of William AV.A.ICH,
designed in No. 1039 siqmi, following on a precept (dated 1st December 1596), in terms
of a charter of sale by the said Robert Cunninghame, of the said three parts of a cottage
land. Sasine given by George Heich, as bailie, 3rd December 1596. Witnesses, Thomas
Gyflfert in Dalkeith, William Trumbill there, Lancise Gawie and William Anderson,
Serjeants. Archibald Millar, notary. [1683, Box 43.
1324. 7th February 1597.] Notarial Instrument narrating that on the date given,
John hundy of Stratharlie and John Johnsoun, miller of the mill of 'Johnesonis
myln,' compeared liefore the notary and witnesses, and the foi-mer demanded from the
latter the ' watter maill ' and duties, etc., owing to him for the water dams of the said
Johnson's mill in years bygone, to which John Johnsoun replied that he had paid the
yearly duties to Andrew Lundy, tacksman of Stratharlie ; nevertheless, he offered to
agree Avith the said John Lundy, and to pay him in future the usual dues for the
'licence and tollerance of the said watter dammes.' This offer John Lundy wholly
rejected without present payment of all bygone dues, and new conditions for the said
licence. John Lundy then directed the notary to read and intimate to the miller the
letter of licence, etc., granted to the late Cristan Lundy, tenant of Johnson's mill, and
John Auchmouthie, her spouse, given for her lifetime only (dated at Stratharlie, 2nd
April 1562). .Ifter the reading of which, John Lundy discharges the said John John-
soun of the licence of the ' vmaist [uppermost] dam, callit the mid dam,' in all time
coming, and immediatel}' thereafter John Lundy, according to the custom, passed to
the ground of the said dam, ' dammit in and standing vpon the .said John Lundy 's
propirtie of Stratharlie, to the great hurt and skayth of his heretage, as he afiinnit, and
did cast doun the samyn, and that wthout ony maner of stop or stay of the ganging
of the said mylne.' Whereupon John Lundy asked instruments. These things were
done at the mill of Johnesonis mill, also at the aqueduct and the upper station of the
waters of said mill, on 7th February 1596-7. Witnesses, Robert Lundy, Nicolas Bell,
and Thomas Archibald, all in Stratharlie, Thomas Johnesoun in Johnesoun's mill, and
Andrew Bousie there. Mr. Thomas Wod, of St. Andrews diocese, notary public.
[720, Box 21.
1597] THE LAING CHARTERS 325
1325. 14th February 1597.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that Adam Gotherson,
burgess of Xorthberwick, resigned into the hands of Robert Oliver, one of the bailies
of said burgh, the house called 'the Smithy' ('fabricara') on the east [or south 1] side
of the market-cross, gate, or street of said Inirgh, bounded between the lands of Robert
Broun on east, the common of the burgh on west and south, and the public way on
north [cf. No. 1193 supra], in favour of his son and apparent heir, William Gother-
son, and his spouse, Katherixe Baillie, reserving Adam's liferent. Sasine given
14th February 1596-7. Witnesses, Thomas Greg, minister at North Berwick, John
Allen, Henry Smyth, burgesses of burgh, James Trayll there, and Robert Todrig,
Serjeant of burgh. Robert Lauder, of St. Andrews diocese, notary public. [1914,
Box 49.
1326. 18th February 1597.] Charter by King James the Sixth granting in feu-
farm to James Balfour of Eister Torrie and Alexander Balfour, his eldest son, sole
tenants and possessors of the lands, and whose predecessors also were native tenants beyond
the memory of man, and hereditary rentallers and feu-farmers, the whole lands of Torrie
Easter, in the stewartr^' of .Menteith and sheriffdom of Perth : To be held to the grantees
and their heir.s-male of the king and his successors. Reddendo, £8, 12s. Scots of old
feu-fami, and sixteen pence of augmentation = £8, 13s. 4d., with their portion of marts,
and doubling the feu-farm the first year of entry of heirs ; also building, having, and
maintaining on said lands a good large garden, well ditched and fenced with hawthorn,
saughs, alders, aspens, with planting of ashes, planes, and elms, according to the rate
of said lands — namely, for each silver merk three trees, for the complete circuit of their
gardens, with sowing of broom, the upkeep of woods and groves, where they are, were,
or can be had, by ditching ('fossationem') and 'bailing,' and for sowing hemp and flax
outside the garden enclosure and not within. They also shall maintain honourable
houses sufficient for the lands, and shall have stanks and pools for fish, where the same
are possible, and a necessary policy corresponding to the gi'ound ; with other conditions
as in charters of the period. [Cf. Ecgistruui Magni SifjiUi, vol. vi. No. 528, et cetem.]
Dated at Halyrudehous, 18th February 1596-7. [817, Box 23.
1327. 18th February 1597.] Precept of Sasine, in terms of said charter, and of
same date, 18th February 1596-7. [818, Box 23.
1328. 10th March 1597.] Charter by King James the Sixth narrating at length
and confirming the charter, dated 28th August 1589, No. 1189 supra, by Malcolm
Stewart of Boghall, to Hugh Montgomerie in Bogball and Margaret Montgomerie,
his spouse, of the various lands named in that writ, under reservation of a liferent to
Margaret Park, Malcolm's spouse, and mother of Hugh Montgomerie — these lands
having been apprised from their former owner, William JIure of Glanderstoun, as in
No. 1173 supra. Confirmed in due form at Holyrood house, 10th March 1596-7.
[2135, Box 54.
1329. 26th March 1597.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept by King
James the Sixth, dated 18th February 1596-7, in terms of a charter of same date. No.
1326 supra, of the lands of Torrie Easter, granted to Jajies Balfour and Alexander
Balfour, his eldest son. Sasine given 2Gth March 1597, by .Tames Blakwood, one of
the depute-stewarts of Menteith, to Archibald Dow, attorney for gi-antees. A\'itnesses,
William Schaw of Knokhill, George Schaw, fiar of Knokhill, and James Schaw, son of
said William, William Karrick, servitor of said William, and John Pledger, servitor
326 CALENDAR OF 11507
of siiid George. John Fogo, of Duiikekl diocese, by royal authority notary. [14U5,
Box 38.
1330. l-"'th July 1597.] Letter of Lease ]>y Adam [Erskine], comniendator of
Cambuskeniicth, with consent of the convent, in favour of J.uiEs Er.skine, son lawful
of the late Alexander Erskine of Gogar, letting to him, hi.s heirs, etc., the tcindsheaves
of the lands of Powis of Canibuskenneth, in the parish and lordship of Camlmskcinieth
and shire of Clackmannan, for the term of nineteen years from date, at a yearly rental
of twenty nierks Scots. Dated at Edinburgh, 1.5th July 1.597. "Witnesses, Anthonc
Bruce, burgess of Stirling, Walter Callendar of Bordy, Kichard Cas, writer, and John
Gas, his servant, ^vl■iter of deed. Signed by the commendator and 'Ro'. INPCalay,
chanone of Cambuskyneth.' Seal attached, bad impression. [637, Box 19.
1331. 15th July 1597. J Letters of Tack or Lease by the same comniendator in
favour of J.\1IES Erskyne, granting to him for the joint lives of himself and his
heir-male, successively, and for nineteen years thereafter, the teindsheaves of the
said lands of Powis of Cambuskennoth, for a yearly rental of £6, 13s. id. At
Edinburgh, 15th July 1597. Witnesses as in preceding writ. Signed as above.
[1866, Box 48.
1332. -nd August 1597.] Letter of Tack by Alexander, Lord Home, commendator
of the al)1)ey of Jedburgh, setting and letting to Mk. William Cranstoun, fiar of that
Ilk, for his lifetime, and to hi.s heir or heirs for nineteen years after his decease, the
teind.sheaves, both parsonage and vicarage, of the town and lands of Nether Craling,
lying in the sherifi'dom of Koxburgh, and l)e]onging to the abbey of Jedburgh. Entry
at date. Yearly rental, forty-eight bolls 'straikit mcill,' one chalder wheat, and one
chalder bear, or 6s. 8d. Scots for each boll of meal, wheat, or bear. Dated at Edinburgh,
2nd August 1597. The deed is written by David Anderson, servitor to Adam Lautie,
writer in Edinburgh, and signed 'Alex'. 1. Home.' Witnesses, Sir Thomas Lyon of
Auldbar, knight, John Cranstoun of Morelstoun, and Andrew Kneland, writer in Edin-
burgh. [371, Box 11.
1333. 24th August 1597.] Charter by Isobella, first-born daughter of the late John
Shaw of Grenok, of her free will, granting to her husband, Gavin Lindsay, lawful son
of James Lindsay of Overschelis, an aniuialrent of 300 merks, upliftable from her late
father, John Shaw, and James Shaw, her brother, from the twenty-merk lands of Fiimart
[as of date 12th Jamiary 1594, No. 1272 siqira]: To be held blench of the granter.
Dated at Dunrode, 24th August 1597. Witnesses, Alexander Lyndsay, younger, of
Schelis, Robert, his brother, Alexander Lyndsay, younger, of Dunrod, Robert Lyndsay
of Vicarlands, notary, writer of deed, and others. [434, Box 12.
1334. 25th August 1597.] Notarial Listrument of Sasine following on precept in
the preceding charter. Sasine given by James Lindsay of Overschelis, father of the
grantee, as bailie, on 25th August 1597. Witnesses, Robert Lindsay, brother of Gavin,
and others. [958, Box 26.
1335. 25th August 1597.] Precept of Chiir Conslat by John, Earl of Cassillis, in
favour of Oliver Baird of Kilquhenze, as nearest and lawful heir of his late father,
John Baird of Kilquhenze [cf. No. 1105 supra], in the two-merk lands of Drummvlling
alias Carsbeg, and others named (a five-merk land in all), in the earldom of Carrick and
1598] THE LAING CHARTERS 327
shire of Ayr : Held blench of the gi-anter. Maybole, 25th August 1597. Witnesses, Sir
Thomas Kennedy of Culzeane, knight, John Chalmer of Troquhaiie, GiDiert Ros, writer
in Maybole, and Adam Luif, his servant. [G70, Box 20.
1336. 1st September 1597.] Charter by "Walter Cowan, merchant and burge.ss
of Stirling, granting to Chri.stian Cowan, lawful daughter of himself and Janet
Alschunder, his wife, his right to eleven bolls one firlot of oats, and seven bolls and
a half boll bear, being the half of an ainiualrent of twenty-two and a half bolls of oats
and fifteen bolls bear in which he was infeft by John, Earl of Mar, upliftable from the
lands of Bowhouse of Alloa, in the shire of Clackmannan, mortgaged for the sum of
£1000 Scots ; the aniuxalrcnt to be held of the granter for two pennies Scots of blench-
farm. Dated at Stirling, 1st September 1597. Witnesses, John Musehet, sherifl-clerk
of Stirling, John Donaldson, merchant there, Andrew Liddell, tailor there, and .James
Fogo, writer of deed. An indorsation records that ' Christian Cowan was wife to
James Short.' [2205, Box 56.
1337. 20th October 1597.] Instrument of Sasine following upon a precept of
dare conduit by Alexander Seatoun of Meldrum, superior, dated at Meldrum, 17tli
September 1586, directed to William Seatoun at Mill of Balcarn (?), as bailie, setting
forth that John Seaton of Auchiidiuif is the undoubted and hereditary laird of the
lands, tower, and mill of Auchinhuif, in the parish of Tarves and shire of Aberdeen, and
that by a contract of same date it was provided that Helen Urquhart, his wife, so
long as she remained a widow, should have the liferent of the lands, and George
Seatoun, their eldest son and heir-apparent, the jiossession — reserving the frank-
tenement of the lands to the said John. Witnesses to precept, Mr. George Seaton,
chancellor of Aberdeen, John Seaton in Kirktoun of Bourtie, William Gordon, brother-
german of the ' paterfamilias ' of Brathco, and Alexander Seaton, younger son of John
of Auchinhuif. Sasine given 20th October 1597, to Arthur Seaton in Ardconnan,
procurator for Helen Urquhart, wife of the late .John Seaton of Auchinhuif, and George
Seaton. Witnesses, Thomas Yet, at mill of Auchinhuif, Andrew Howison, and other
servants of George Seaton. Notary, James Murray, of Aberdeen diocese. [2265,
Box 57.
1338. 17th .January 1598.] Letters of Procuratory by Katherine Bisset, only
surviving daughter and heiress of the late William Bissett, chirurgeon, burgess of
Edinburgh, born betwixt him and the late Katherine Dick, his spouse, also heiress of
her said mother, and of her late sister, Abigail Bissett, with consent of her husband,
-James Elphinstone of Woodside, brothergcrman of Sir George Elphinstone of Blythes-
wood, knight, and with consent of her uncles, George Bisset, burgess of Aberdeen
(lately her tutor), and Alexander Bisset in Slainefield, for their interests, appointing
Robert Coltart, notary, David Chyrnsyde, burgess of Glasgow, and John Leirmonth,
messenger, as pi'ocurators, for resiginng the following annualrents, etc. — (1) an annual-
rent of 200 merks from the lands of Alloa, due by John, Earl of Mar, and Annabella
Murray, his mother; (2) 200 merks from the lands of Cowthroppill in the lordship of
Preston, sheriflfdom of Edinburgh, constabulary of Haddington, due by James Adamson,
burgess, Edinburgh, and .Tames Adamson, younger, his son; (3) £100 from the lands
of Hill in the lordship of Hailes, etc., by William Learmonth of Hill, with consent of
Euphame Ijamb, his mother, and Margaret Hepl)urn, his spouse ; (4) £20 due from the
late Mr. Thomas Gilbert, advocate ; (5) a tenement formerly belonging to the heirs of
the late Katherine Panter, daughter and heir of the late George Panter, and of old
828 CALENDAR OF [1598
pertaining to the monastery of (Jambuskenneth, lying upon the south side of the High
Street of Edinburgh, and bounded betwixt the lands of the late Patrick Scott and
Mr. Richard Spens, advocate, on west, the lands formerly of the late James Aikman
and now of David Dickesoun on east, and the lands of the late Gilbert Dick, adjoining
the back land of said tenement on the south ; with that 'yeard or taill ' of said tenement,
' lyand betuix the stabillis and the chop ' and waste lands belonging to said (iilbert
Dick, 'and the stabillis adjacent to the south gavillis' of the lands of William Littill
and Robert Gourlay respectively, on the north, the ' Kow-gaitt ' on soutli, William
Littill's lands on west, and the said David Dickesoun's lands on east — in favour of the
granter's husband, .James Elphinstone, and of herself, in conjunct fee, etc. [under
certain conditions lelating to two aniuialrents — one mortgaged by James Rig, son of
James Rig of Carberry, ^vith consent of his father, and Margaret Ramsay, his mother —
and another by Mr. John Keinc, writer in Edinburgh, and Janet Sti'ang, his spouse].
At Edinburgh and Glasgow, 17th and 20th January 1-^97-8. Witnesses, John
Buchanan, writer, and the said Robert Coltart and Alexander Barbour, his servitors,
William Anderson, son of ' the gudman of Wodsyde,' and James Justice, notary public,
liobert Chirnside of Over Possill, commis.sary of Glasgow, and Samuel Chirnside, his
brother, James Lichtliody, burgess of Gla.sgow, John Colquhoun, notary, and others.
Two seals attached — those of George and Katherine Bisset. Charges not very
legible, apparently a liend between a bird and a star. Legends ; ' S. Georgii Bvssit,'
' S. Katerine Bvssit.' [2305, Box 59.
1339. 9th February 1598.] Notarial Instrument narrating that on the date hereof,
in presence of Cornelius Inglis, one of the bailies of the burgh of Edinburgh, Thomas
Wricht, merchant, burgess of Editilnugh, and Magdalene Thomson, resigned by their
procurator, Patrick Maync, a tenement on the north side of the High Street, formei'ly
Ijelonging to Adam Johnstone, afterwards to the late Andrew Stevenson, merchant,
and bounded l)y the lands of the late Robert Haliburton, the late John Con [cf. 5th
September 1512 anli'], the late William Adamson, the heirs of Mr. Richard Hopper, and
the late Adam Small, as described, with an aniuialrcnt of five merks IDs. from another
tenement immediately adjoining, in favour of John Stevenson of Pitroddie, who duly
received sasine, whereupon he resigned the same subjects in favour of Andrew
Stevenson, his l)rother-german, buigess in Edinburgh, who, on receiving sasine,
again resigned them in favour of himself and Isobella Wiekie, his spouse, and their
heirs, and was infeft accordingly. Done on the lands, 9th February 1597-8, in
presence of Andrew Stevenson, son and heir-apparent of the said John Stevenson, James
Stevenson, brother of the said John, and other witnesses. Mr. Alexander Guthre,
common clerk of liurgh, notary. [-105, Box 13.
1340. 31st March 1598.] Notarial Instrument narrating that Mr. Thomas
Lumsden, parson of Kinkell, and Elizaljeth Stewart, his spouse, in presence of Master
David Rait, principal of the King's College of Aljerdeen, Master Peter Udny, sub-
principal, regents and others, as superiors of the subjects, resigned the ' manse ' and place
presently occupied by Mr. Thomas, with the close, houses, buildings, hill-croft, teind-
sheaves, etc., common pasturage, etc., 'lyand betuix the hospital! hill at the southe, the
kirkyeard of Snaw [St. Mary of the Snow] at the northe, the landis of Sonesyid at the
vest, and the King's commonget at the eist' [see also 18th March 1594, No. 1275 siq/ra],
for new infeftment in favour of the resigners : To be held of the College for 40s. Scots
yearly. Done on the ground of the said place, 31st March 1598. Witnesses, William
brd and James Strauchin, students of the College, Mr. John Lumsden at the Ijridge of
1598] THE LAING CHARTERS 329
Balgoney, Walter Allirdes, servitor of Mr. Thomas Lumsden, Alexander Crukschaiik
and John Buchanan, servants of the College. Notary, Arthur Watt, A.M., of Aberdeen
diocese. [2900, Box 7G.
1341. 10th April 1598.] Extract Retour of Service of Mariota Crawmond, as
nearest and lawful heir of her father, the late Mr. John Crawmond, advocate, in an
aninialrent of £20 over the half land.s of Wester Duddingston, I'egality of Kelso and
shire of Edinburgh, held in chief of the heirs of the late Sir Andrew Murray of Ardin-
gask, knight, for one penny Scots in name of blench ; the said annualrent being now in
the hands of Eliz.\beth Brown, relict of said Mr. John, who died in June 1597.
Edinburgh, 10th April 1598. Royal brieve attached. [1533, Box 40.
1342. 12th April 1598.] Instrument narrating that John Mwre, burgess of
Kirkcaldy, and Margaret Law, his wife, resigned in the hands of Michael Kirkcaldie,
one of the bailies of said burgh, an annualrent of =£24 Scots, leviable on a tenement in
the west part of Kirkcaldy, on south side of High Street, George Boiswall's tenement
on the east, ' the lynkis of Abotishall ' on the west, and the commonty of the burgh
on the south, etc. [cf. No. 732 .tupra], in favoiu" of Alexander Mwre, merchant,
burgess of Edinburgh. 12th April 1598. Witnesses, David Huchone, John Makboth,
])urgesses of said burgh, John Gourlaw, carpenter, and James Stark, serjeant. Robert
French, common clerk of burgh, notary public. [288, Box 9.
1343. 13th April 1598.] Charter by Sir Walter Ogilvie of Findlature, knight
(' eques auratus '), .selling and alienating to John Grant of Freuquhye, and the heirs-
male of his body, whom failing, his heirs-male bearing the name of Grant, the town and
lands of Nether Kinmenitie (presently occupied by William Lyndsay, formerly in
Turreff), the town and lands of Over and Nether Tormoiris, the towns and lands of
Killeismondis, Over and Nether, and the Hauchis, with malt-house, and the ' Crageis-
croft' [cf. No. 1199 xiqnti], with power of btiilding a mill on any part of the lands,
all lying in the barony of Strathylay, regality of Kinlos and sherifttlom of Banfl":
To Ije held from the granter of the king and his successors in feu-farm, instead
of the abbot of Kinlos, former superior. Reddendo to the king, or to ]\Ir. Edward
Bruce, now abbot of Kinlos, as follows : — For Over and Nether Killeismondis, the
Hauchis, brew-house, and 'Crageis Croft,' £15, 6s. 8d. Scots money, with four bolls
custom oatmeal, four bolls two firlots custom oats, four wedders, eight geese, twenty-
two capons and thirty-two poultry, sixteen long carriages, and other services due and
wont ; for Over and Nether Tormoiris, £8 Scots in money, two bolls oatmeal and two
bolls oats, as above, two wedders, two geese, twelve capons, twelve poultry, sixteen
long carriages, and other services ; for the town and lands of Nether Kiimienitie,
£3 Scots money, and in 'lie rin mart siluer' the sum of 15s. 6d., with one boll of
oatmeal and one boll of oats, a wedder, a goose, six capons and six custom poultry, four
long carriages, with other services due and wont, as the ancient fcrme-duty of the said
lands ; and for the seven bolls of custom oatmeal above-^nitten, in money, the sum of
46s. 8d. ; for the seven bolls two firlots custom oats, 25s. ; seven custom weddei's,
35s. ; eleven geese, 9s. 2d. ; for the forty capons, 26s. 8d. ; fifty poultry, 16s. 8d. ; the
thirty-two long carriages, 46s. 8d. ; with 40s. for grassums and in augmentation of
rental, in name of feu-farm, with the usual duplication, etc., and three suits of court,
when held at the monastery, one sasine taken on the lands of Killeismondis to be
sufficient for the whole. Dated at Nether Kinmenite, 13th April 1598. Witnesses,
John Gordon of Buckie, Archibald Grant of Baluatolme, Mr. James Grant of Ai'dneidlie,
2t
330 CALENDAR OF [1598
James Ogilvie of Blacok, George Ogilvie, bailie of Cullen, John Ogilvie of ]\Iyltoun,
James Ogilvie of Massiiidew, 'William Gibson of Sheriffmyln, and John Donaldson, his
servitor, writer of the charter. [15G8, Box 40.
1344. 13th April 1598.] Charter [duplicate of the preceding] by Sir Walter
Ogilvie of Finlater, to John Grant of Freuquhye, and of the whole lands of Nether
Kinminitie and others. Same date, witnesses, etc. [3097, Box 81.
1345. 13th April 1598.] Instrument of Sasine following on precept in the above
charter. Sasine given 13th April 1598, by Mr. James Grant of Ardncidlie, bailie.
Witnesses, John Campbell of Calder, Robert Grant, brothcr-german of the grantee,
Alexander Hay in . . . [illegible], Alexander Fin in Cowperhill, Andrew Stewart in
Killeismondis, John Donaldson and James Eeidheid, servitors of the notary, who is
William Gibson of Moray diocese. [2405, Box 61.
1346. 20th April 1598.] Instrument of Sasine following upon a precept by Sir
Robert Creichton of Cluny, knight, with consent of Dame Margaret Stewart, his spouse,
directed to Andrew Cokburne of Tretone, as bailie, for infefting ^Ir. Williaji Ramsay
in the lands of Nether Frierton, with teindsheaves, in the lordship of the priory of
St. Andrews and shire of Fife, in terms of a charter of sale written by Alexander
Luklaw, notary public, and dated at Cluny, 30th March 1597. Witnesses to precept,
Andrew Broune, burgess of Perth, Archibald Campbell, granter's servitor, Mr. John
Cwming, brother-german of Alexander Cwming of Cultar, Thomas Marshall, and M'illiam
Fyft'. Sasine given on 20th April 1598 by the said bailie. Witnesses, Patrick Scott,
mariner in Dundee, John Reiff in Southeldmyln, Alexander Wilson in Frierton, and
John Raid there. Alexander Luklaw, clerk of St. Andrews diocese, notary, and
Mr. Andrew Allan, co-notary. [1310, Box 34.
1347. 5th May 1598.] Charter by James Lindesay of Fairgirth, hereditary pro-
prietor of the lands named, with consent of James Lindesay, his son and heir-apparent,
and in terms of a contract between himself on the one pait, and John Hamilton, rector
of Crawfurd-John, and James Hamilton of Liberton, his brother, as cautioner, on the
other part, of date 16th November 1597, selling and alienating to the said John
Hamilton, his heirs, etc., the four-pound lands of Gilchryscleuch, lying in the barony
of Crawfurd-John and sheriftclom of Lanark : To be held from the granter, of James
Hamilton of Liberton as superior, and of James Hamilton, his son and heir, in blench-
farm, etc. Dated at Sanquhar, 5th May 1598. Witnesses, James Lyndesay of Bercloy,
John Lyndesay of Auchinskooch. John Creichtoun and Robert Bannatyne, notaries
public. Signed by granter and -witnesses. Seal attached, a fess chequy between two
mullets in chief and one in base. Legend : ' S. Jacobi Lyndsay de Fairgirth.' [3203,
Box 83.
1348. 12th May 1598.] Instrument of Sasine following on a crown precept, dated
3rd May 1598, for infefting Robert Futhie, as son and heir of his deceased father,
Patrick Futhie of Foddismyln, in the mill of Cidross, commonlj- called Foddismill, with
the multures described in No. 507 sujmi, in the barony of Abercrombj' and sheriftclom
of Fife. Sasine given by deliverj^ of earth and stone, and also the ' clap ' of the mill,
12th May 1598, by William Rankeilour, bm-gess of Cupar, as bailie. Witnesses, Adam
Carrie, farmer in Crumble, Mr. Hugh Myllis, James Primrose, notary, and others.
John Paterson of Bandirrane, sheriff"-clerk depute of Fife, notary public. [478, Box 14.
1598] THE LAING CHARTERS 331
1349. 12th May 1598.] Duplicate of preceding Sasiiie following on precept (dated
3rd May 1598). Sasinc given 12th May 1598. Witnesses, Adam Currie, farmer in
Crumbie, Mr. Hugh Mylli.s, and James Prymroise, notary. John Patersone, clerk of the
shire of Fife, notary public, admitted by council. [1225, Box 33.
1350. 19th May 1598.] Charter by John Touris of Inverleith granting to THOMAS
HiSLOP, shoemaker and burgess of Edinburgh, and Elizabeth Callendeu, his wife,
a piece of land in the west croft of Bristo, with garden and draw-well, Ijounded as
described in No. 1352 infra; also another garden, called the 'south yeard,' bounded as
described in charter of 14th January 1629 infra, in the lordship of Dairy, barony of
Inverleith and shire of Edinburgh : To be held blench of the granter. Dated at
Edinburgh, 19th May 1598. Precept of sasine directed to Charles Dikeson in Pot-
terraw. Witnesses, James Touris, the grantor's lawful son, John Yule, the granter's
servitor, John Forrestar, burgess of Edinburgh, and Kobert Fortoun (writer of deed),
servitor of George Mak, W.S. [2482, Box 64.
1351. 19th May 1598.] Sasine to Thomas Hislop and his wife, in terms of the
above charter, given by the said Charles Dikesoun on 19th May 1598. Witnesses,
Archibald Quhit, shoemaker, John Hill, shoemaker, .James Louk, sheath-maker in Bristo
alias Potterraw, Thomas Robesoun, serjeant there, Alexander Crawfiu-d, shoemaker and
burgess of Edinburgh, and the above-named Robert Fortoun. Notary, George Mak.
[2483, Box 64.
1352. 19th May 1598.] Charter by John Touris of Innerleith, lord superior of
the subjects disponed, granting in favour of Thojlvs Davidson, merchant and burgess
of Jedburgh, a piece of land of the granter's west croft of Bristo, particularly bounded
and described, between the fore tenement and back garden of the late Matthew
Callender on the west, the fore and back land of Alexander Crawfurd, shoemaker,
burgess of Edinburgh, on the east, the lands of Matthew Carmichael and the Horsewynd
on the north [see also charter of date 14th January 1629], with a garden called the
' south yaird,' bounded as there described — which lands had been resigned by Thomas
Hislop, tanner in Edinburgh, and Elizabeth Callendar, his spouse : To be held blench
of the granter. Dated and signed at Edinburgh, 19th May 1598. Witnesses as in
writ No. 1350, of same date. Seal attached in good condition, a bend charged with three
mullets; crest defaced. Legend: 'S. lolianis Toui'is Militis.' [858, Box 24.
1353. 19th May 1598.] Instrument of Sasine in terms of the above charter.
Sasine given by Charles Dikesoun on 19th May 1598. Same notary and witnesses as
in preceding sasine. [2484, Box 64.
1354. 13th June 1598.] Charter by Alexander [Campbell], bishop of Brechiii, as
superior of the lands, granting to his beloved Alexandek Lind.SAY, son lawful and
heir-apparent of Alexander Lindsay, portioner of Kethik, his spouse ClUSTiXA Barclay,
and the longer liver of them, in conjunct fee, etc., the siuuiy-half of that sunny-half of
the lands of Kethick belonging to Alexander Lindsa}^ senior, in feu-farm ; also the
sunny -half of that eighth part of the said lands, likewise belonging to him in feu-farm ;
also the grain mill of the .said lands with mill lands ; also to the said Alexander Lindsay,
junior, the shady-half of the said sunnv-half and of the said eighth part of the whole
lands, lying in the barony of Kethik, lordship of Brechin, and sherifl'dom of Forfar ; all
which were resigned by the elder Lindsay : To be held to the grantees in feu-farm,
332 CALENDAR OF [1598
reserving to the elder Lindsay and Agnes Lyoll, his wife, their liferents. Reddendo
for the sunny-half and the grain mill, £5 Scots yearly, for the shady-half, £b, with
fourteen poultry and six capons for each half, and for the eighth part, lOs. Scots yearly,
one goose and a half, three capons, with eight poultry and a half boll of oats ; with
duplicand at entry of heirs and three suits at three head pleas held yearly at the palace
of Brechin. Charter written in the chamber (' cubiculo ') of the commissary of Brechin by
George Wricht, notary, and dated at Brechin, 13th June 1.598. Witnesses, Mr. Paul
Fraser, precentor of Brechin, Thomas Lyell, bailie of the city of Brechin, George Arrott,
citizen there. Mr. Thomas Ramsay and John Norry, notaries public. [2431, Box 62.
1355. 22nd June 1598.] Charter by James Rig of CarbeiTy, in terms of a contract
matrimonial (dated 27th May 1596) between himself, Margaret liamsay, his spouse,
and Mr. Quintigern [Mungo] Rig, his son and heir, on one part, and Sir John Cranstoiui
of that Ilk, knight, and Helena Cranstoun, his daughter, on the other part, granting to
the said Quintigekn and his heirs-male, whom failing, to his brother Ar.RAii.VM and his
heirs-male, whom failing, to Robert Ru;, also Mungo's brother, the lands of Carberry,
etc., as referred to in the infeftments of Hugh Rig and Jonet Hoppar, the granter's
father and mother. [Cf. No. 476 i<iiprii.'] Dated at Editibtirgh, 22nd June 1598.
Witnesses, John Fischear and William Rig, merchants in Edinburgh, William Turnbull
of Symyngtoun, Mr. Richard Kene, son of Mr. John Kene, ^mter in Edinburgh, and
others. [1699, Box 44.
1356. 2nd July 1598.] Charter by King James the Sixth, as acting for his son,
Henry, Duke of Rothesay, Prince and Stewart of Scotland, granting the lands of
Glencoppok and others, as in No. WQb supra, to Janet Kennedy, spouse of Oliver
Baird of Kihjuhenzie, in liferent, and to their son, Gilbekt B.vikd, in fee (as resigned
by the said Oliver Baird of Kilquhenzie, luider reservation of his own liferent) : To be
held in fee and heritage for services due and wont. Dated at Ilolyroodhouse, 2nd
July 1598. [2657, Box 68.
1357. 19th July 1598.] Charter by A\'illiam Young, fiar of Over Kinniinity, in
terms of a contract (dated at Kinmynettie, 17th July 1598) between him, with consent
of his father, John Yoiuig, and JoilN Grant of Freuehie, granting to the latter and his
heirs the whole lands of Over Kitmiinity, in the barony of Strathylay, regality of
Kinloss, and shire of Banft": To be held blench of the granter, with common pasture, free
ish and entry to Torresleische, King's Carne, and Auldmoir. Reddendo, blench to the
granter, and to the king the feu-duty under the infeftmcnt given Ijy the late Walter
[Reid], abbot of Kinloss, to the .said John Young. Dated at Nether Kinniinity,
19th July 1598. Signed l^y the granter, ' ^\'ilhame Young in jMurefauld w* my hand,'
and his father. Witnesses, John Gordon of Buckie, James Grant of Ardneidlie, Thomas
Grant in Lettoche, and Alexander Hay in Mildernc. [2590, Box 66.
1358. 19th July 1598.] Another charter by the above William Young, fiar of
Over Kinminitie, alienating to John Grant of Freuehie the lands of Over Kinminitie :
To be held of the king in feu-farm for £5, 6s. 8d. yearly old rent, as in old infeftments,
for two bolls of oatmeal, price of the boll 6s. 8d., for two bolls of customs oats, price of
the boll 3s. 4d., for two wedders, price of each wedder 5s., for eight capons, price 6d.
each, sixteen poultry, price of the piece 4d., for two geese, price lOd. each, and in the
' rin mart siluer ' eleven shillings, and for areages and carriages and other dues 20s. in
money, and for augmentation 6s. 8d. yearly, extending in all to £9, 5s. 4d. Scots ; with
1598] THE LAING CHARTERS 333
duplicand at entry of heirs, and three suits of court at the Grange of Strathisla.
Precept of sasinc directed to Alexander Hay in Mulderne. At Nether Kinminitie,
19th July 1598. Same witnesses as in preceding writ. [2232, Box .56.
1359. 15th August 1.598.] Charter by Mi*. John Nimbill (minister of the gospel),
superior of the sul)jects, granting to William Calderwood, younger, in Dalkeith, that
acre of arable land, formerly belonging to and resigned by William Calderwood, elder,
lying in the field called the Thorniecryiks, between the lands of iiobert Portewis on the
south and of John Hering on the north. Eeddendo, one penny blench. Dated and
signed by the granter at Dalkeith, 15th August 1598, and by the following witnesses:
Mr. Archibald Symsone, minister at Dalkeith, Mr. James Ilaistie, minister at Temple,
and Nathaniel Harlaw, minister at Ormistoun. [123, Box i.
1360. 29th August 1598.] Charter by Hugh Jlontgomerie of Boghall selling and
alienating to Hurai Montgomerie of Braidstane his lands of Boghall, Bigholmc, and
others, fully described of date 22nd August 1559, No. 70i tutpni, in the parish of Beith,
regality of Kilwinning, liailiary of Cunningham, and shire of Ayr : To be held of the
king in feu-farm. At Boghall, 29th August 1598. Witnesses, Hugh iMontgomcrie of
Hessilhead, Hugh Montgomery, his son, Thomas Nevin of Monkridding, notary public,
Mr. John Young, minister at Beith, Hugh Hamiltoun of Brownmuir, and James Philp,
servitor of grantee. [2398, Box 61.
1361. 8th September 1598.] Instrument of Sasine following on charter of 15th
August 1598 [No. 1359 siqjn.t'], in favour of William Calderwood, younger, in Dalkeith,
of the acre of land there described. Sasine given on the 8th September 1598.
Witnesses, John Chistan and Andrew Forsyth in Dalkeith, William Anderson, Serjeant,
and James Purves, servant to the notary public, Archibald Millar, clerk of St. Andrews
diocese, by royal authority. [128, Box 4.
1362. 20th December 1598.] Charter of Sale l)y James, Lord Burthwick, \vith
consent of James Borthuik, writer, l)y whom he is interdicted, conveying to William
BoRTinviCK, his lnother-gcrman, and the lawful heirs of his body, whom failing, to the
granter and his heirs-male, the lands of Stow in Woddell, in the lordship of Stow,
regality of St. Andrews, and shire of Edinburgh : To be hel<l of the granter. Eeddendo,
£6, 13s. 4(1. Scots of fcu-farm ; the lands not to be alienated without consent of John,
Master of Borthwick and his heirs-male. Dated at 'Potterraw,' 20th December 1598.
William Lauder, Archibald Law, and (tavin Thomesoun, witnesses. [204, Box 7.
1363. 29th Decemljer 1598.] Extract Instrument of Sasine following on a precept
in the charter of 22nd June 1598, No. 1355 supra, by James Kig of Carberry, granting
to his son and heir-apparent, Quintigern [Mungo] Kig, the whole lands of Carberry,
etc., except the lands in wliich Helen Cranstoun, wife of the said Mungo, is infeft under
their marriage contract [cf. No. 1321 liiqmi], and reserving to Margaret Kamsay, wife of
the said James, her third part, with the new house built by him on the south side of the
enclosure adjoining the garden. Sasine given 29th December 1598 by Kobert Rig, also
son of the said James, as bailie. Witnesses, James Logan, clerk of the burgh of Canon-
gate, Mr. George Nisbet, schoolmaster of Mussillnu-gh, George Newtoun, l)urgess there,
and George Sleich, servant of grantee. Extracted from the protocol book of the late
George Beiuiet, notary and clerk of the regality of Musselburgh, by John Cas, notary,
present clerk. [2192, Box 50.
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1364. 10th .lanuary 1599. J Iiistrumcnt narrating that in terms of a contract of
(late 30th Decemlier 1598, George Mak, writer, as procurator for John M'quhirrie and
Jean Boig, his spouse, duly resigned the mansion of the Earl of Argyll, as in writ of
date 30th March 157i siqmi (the tenement on the east being described as formerly of
the heirs of Nicolas Spathic, afterwards of the late John Gilbert), in favour of George
TODRIG and Egbert Preston, merchant, burgesses of Edinburgh, to whom sasine was
given by John Morieson, one of the bailies of Edinburgh, on 10th January 1598-9.
Witnesses, Patrick INloreis, merchant, burgess, Mr. James Hay, servant of notary, John
Blak and Alexander Strabrok, Serjeants. [2971, Box 78.
1365. 30th January 1599.] Precept of Clare Coiuitut by John Touris of Innerleith
for infefting Isor.ELL.\, Sujs.vn, and Er.iZAnEXH Stkudgeon, daughters of the late
Kobert Strudgeon, scabbard-maker (' vaginarius ') and dweller in the Potterraw, as heirs
of their father, in a portion of the granter's west croft of Bristo, being the tenement
first described in the charter of 14th January 1629 infra: To be held blench of the
granter. Dated at Edinburgh, 30th Jaiuiary 1598-9. AVitnesses, James Towi-s, the
granter's lawful son, Charles Strudgeon, scabbard-maker and burgess of Edinburgh,
George Mak, writer in Edinburgh, with others. Seal appended, in good condition, as in
No. 1352 sitj>ra; crest, two towers. Memorandum indorsed of sasine on same date.
[859, Box 24.
1366. 30th January 1599.] Instrument of Sasine in terms of the above precept of
chrc a:m.<t(if. Sasine given by Charles Dikesoun, 30th January 1598-9. Witnesses,
Thomas Eobesoun, Serjeant of the barony of Innerleith, James Louk, scabbard-maker,
Luke Lyn and James Schaw, shoemakers in the I'otterrow. Notary, George Mak.
[2i85, Box Gi.
1367. 27th February 1599.] Charter by King James the Sixth confirming the
charter. No. 1360 .siy/m (dated at Boghall, 29th August 1598), by Hugh Montgomerie of
Boghall, selling and alienating to Hugh Mont(;omerie of Braidstane the lands of Boghall
and others, as in No. 704 supra, 22nd August 1559. Witnesses to cliarter confirmed,
Hugh Montgomery of Hessilhead, Hugh, his son, Thomas Nevin of Moukridding,
Mr. John Young, minister at Beith, and otliers. Confirmation dated at Holyroodhouse,
27th February 1598-9. See liegistnuii Magni Sigilli, vol. vi. No. 862. [2998, Box 79.
1368. 1st March 1599.] Charter by John Touri.s of Inverleith, superior of the
lands, granting to Thojias Davidson, burgess of Jedburgh, that piece of land in the
west croft of Bristo, referred to of date 30th January 1599, No. 1365 sup-a, and
particularly described of date 14th January 1629 mfra, Ijnng on the south side of the
Horse Wynd, in the lordship of Dairy, barony of Inverleith, and shire of Edinburgh,
resigned by Isobella, Susanna, and Elizabeth Strudgeons, daughters and heirs of the
late Robert Strudgeon, scabbard-maker in the Potterrow : To be held blench of the
granter. Edinburgh, 1st March 1598-9. Signed by the gi-anter. Witnesses, James
Touris, his second son, John Bellenden of Bakspittell, Peter Howme in Blacader,
William Scott, burgess of Edinburgh, and James Mortoun, servant of granter. [2778,
Box 72.
1369. 1st March 1599.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in
the above charter of 1st March 1598-9, by John Towris of Inverleith, superior, in
favour of Thomas Davidson, burgess of Jedburgh. Sasine given 1st March
1599] THE LATNG CHARTERS 335
1598-9, by Charles Diksoun in the Potterraw alias Bristo, as bailie. Witnesses,
Liike Lyn, shoemaker in Potterraw, Thomas Robesoun, Serjeant there, James Schaw,
shoemaker there, and Robert Stevinsoun, shoemaker there. Notary, George Mak.
[2923, Box 77.
1370. 10th March 1599.] Charter by King James the Sixth, as administrator for
his son, Prince Henry, narrating and confirming a charter (dated at Edinburgh, 8th
March 1598-9) by -John Crawford of Kilbirny in favour of his wife, Margaret Blair,
granting to her in liferent the lands of the Nether-mains of Kilbirny, occupied by
William Allan, William Bryden, and John Anderson, the Over or Upper Mains of
Kilbirny, presently occupied by John Smith, elder, John Connell, William Houstoun,
and Mungo Allan, the lands of Balgray, occupied bj^ John M'Kie and Archibald
Houstoun, the lands of Seirislie, occupied by Mungo Allan, and ' the park ' at the
manor house of Kilbirny, occupied by granter, all proper portions of the £50 lands of
Kilbirny, in that parish, bailiary of Cunningham and shire of Ayr ; also the lands of
Kaster Grenok in the shire of Renfrew : To be held from the granter, of the king, fur the
services due and wont. Witnesses, George Cunynghame of Hag, Hugh Cwnynghame
of Greinend, Henry Bickarton, writer, James Kinneir and Mr. David Hay, his servitors,
and others. Confirmation [which does not appear in the extant Regidrum Magni Sigilli]
is granted at Holyroodhouse, 10th March 1598-9. [2170, Box 55.
1371. 23rd March 1599.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept of clare
constat, dated 3rd December 1598, by Sir George Home of Wedderbuni, knight, baron of
the barony of Hornden, for infefting Patrick Alchin'CRAw in Northfield, as heir of his
late father, Alexander Auchincraw, in the cottage-land, lying in Coldingham ; also that
acre of arable land in Northfield, being Nos. 2 and 3 described in the charter of date 1st
January 1578, No. 956 siqmt, by Robert Logan of Restalrig to the said late Alexander,
then in the barony of Coldingham, Berwickshire, now, by annexation, in the barony of
Hornden. Sasine given 23rd March 1598-9, at Coldingham and Northfield. Witnesses,
George Lychtharnes, son of James Lichtharnes in Northfield, William Ellem and
George Hill there, James King there, and others. John Home, notary public. [1012,
Box 28.
1372. 3rd April 1599.] Instrument of Sasine following on precept in charter of
date 20th December 1598 [No. 13G2], in favour of William Borthwick in the lands
of Stow. Sasine given on the lands, 3rd April 1599, John Cairncross in Lugat acting
us Ijailie for Lord Borthwick, and William Borthwick in Waderstoun attorney for the
grantee. Witnesses, James Lauder in Newbiging, John Pringill in Mitchellstoun,
(reorge Broun there, William Tait in Luiget [or Linget], David Pringill in Pirnecado,
William Thomson in Stow, a!id William Allan in Threburnefurde. Alexander \\'ilkie-
sone, notary. [205, Box 7.
1373. 5th May 1599.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that James Forman, one
of the bailies of the burgh of Edinburgh, passed to that land formerly belonging to
Sir John Frost, chaplain, afterwards to David Rowan, now to the heirs of the late
Thomas Strudgeon, lying in the said burgh, on the south side of the Cowgate, between
the cell of St. Magdalene founded by the late Janet Rynd, which formerly was the land
of Henry Livingstone, on the east, the land of the late William Ferrie on the west, the
land of the said cell, which formerly was Robert Bynning's, on the south, and the
Cowgate on the north ; and there Charles Stnidgeon, son and heir of the late Thomas
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Strudgeori, to fulfil a contract between himself, acting for Isobella, Susanna, and
Elizabeth Strudgeons, daughters of the late Robert Strudgeon, his brother, and Thomas
Davidson, burgess of Jedburgh, dated at Edinburgh, 4th July 1598, resigned the half
of the said land belonging to the late Thomas Strudgeon, his father, in special
warrandice of that tenement or piece of land in Bristo, referred to of dates 30th
January and 1st March 1599 mipra, and particularly described of date 1-lth January 1629
infra, in favour of the said Thomas Davidson, to whom sasine was given. Done 5th
-May 1599. Witnesses, Jlr. James Hay, servant of notary, John Crawfurd, janitor of
said burgh, .Mungo Bankis, Peter Cornewell, Peter Cairnis, George Blak, and ^\'illiam
RoUok, Serjeants of said burgh. Notary, Mr. Alexander Guthre, common clerk.
[2924, Box 77.
1374. 14th May 1599: also dates in 1600 and IGOL] Notarial Instrument
(apparently a draft or copy written on paper) following upon and narrating a precept
of dare constat, dated at Calder, 25th October 1598, by James Sandilands, lord of
Torphichen, as superior, for infefting Mr. William Lundy of that Ilk, as nearest and
lawful heir of his father, the late Sir John Lundy of that Ilk, knight, in all and whole the
templar-land, with houses, gardens, etc., lying on the south side of the orchard ('pomarii ')
of Lundy, with a rig of templar-land l^'ing in the ' parfiat ' or ' paiflat ' of Lundy :
To be held for payment of 3s. yearl3^ Sasine given 14th May 1599. Mr. John Inglis,
apparent of Ardet, and others being witnesses.
Note. — On the back of this writ are inscriljed various documents. One relating to
the above lands is a notary's instrument narrating that Andrew Lundy of Stratharlie,
in fulfilment of a marriage contract between himself and his son, John Lundy, on one
part, and James Kay of Pincartoun and Agnes Kay, his daughter, spouse of John
Lundy, on the other part, dated at Kilcon(juhar, 26th October 1601, resigned into
the hands of John Lundy of that Ilk, as superior, an annualrent of six chalders of
victual, upliftable from the lands of Stratharlie, for new infeftment in favour of Agnes
K.VY, to whom the said superior then gave sasine of the said victual, leviable as afore-
said, and from the lands of South Stratherlie, occupied and possessed by John Lundy,
senior, of Stratherlie. Done in the garden of Stratherlie, 26th October 1601.
Other writs indorsed, evidently drafts by the same notary, are — (1) Instrument
narrating that AValter Lumsden of Pittillo — in fulfilment of a contract between him,
Elizabeth Auchmowthe, his spouse, and Thomas Lumsden, his son and heir-apparent,
on one part, and Florence Auchmowthe of Hahill for himself, and Isobella Auch-
mowthe, his daughter, on the other part, dated at Hahill, 18th April 1600 — passed
and with consent of his wife gave sasine to the said Thomas Lumsden and
Isabella AlX'HMOWTHE, his future spouse, of the sunny-ludf of the lands of Pittillo in the
parish of Kilconquhar and shire of Fife. Done on the lands, 26th January 1601.
James Wemys of C'aske[berran], David Balfour, elder, of Ballo, George, his son, Robert
Pitcarne of Dounfeld, and others, witnesses ; (2) A second sasine on same day and
before same \vitnesses, by Walter Lumsden to his son Thomas, of the v:hole of the lands
of Pittillo, etc. [721, Box 21.
1375. 21st May 1599.] Charter by Richard Weir, lawful son of the late Mungo
Weir, ' pulderarii ' [poulterer ?], burgess of Edinburgh, and of Katrine Burne, his
spouse, granting to the said Ivatrine Burne, the granter's mother, her heirs, etc., that
annualrent of fifty merks Scots, part of an annualrent of £100 Scots, over the
lands of Duddingston, granted by Andrew Murray of Arngosk to the late Mungo
Weir. Dated at Edinburgh, 21st May 1599. Witnesses, Thomas Weir of Auchindonj-,
1599] THE LAING CHARTERS 337
John Dowgall, messenger, James Borthuik, writer, and William, his son. [575,
Box 16.
1376. 28th May 1599.] Notarial Instrument narrating that Mr. William Schaw,
brother-german to James Schaw of Grenok, in consideration of certain sums of money
paid to him, which he hereby duly discharges, passed to the presence of the said James
Schaw, his brother and immediate superior of the lands, and there duly resigned his
lands of Drummulling and Spango Conynghame, occupied at the time of his infeftment
by Alexander Scheirar, John or ^^^alter Scheirar, and John Lyoun, and otherwse, as
described and with the exception stated in charter of date 21st October 15G6, No. 810
stqmi, with all his right thereto, to remain with the said James Schaw for ever. Done
in the laird of Grenok's dwelling-house of Grenok, on 28th May 1599. Witnesses,
John and Mungo Schaw, brothers of the said laird, John Michell in Chapell, Hector
Parker, servitor to the Master of Paisley. Thomas Nevin and John Layng, both of
Glasgow diocese, notaries. [2141, Box 54.
1377. 1st June and 10th July 1599.] Charter by Andrew Ker of Lintoun and
William Ker, his son and apparent heir, in terms of a contract between them and John
Ker, burgess of Edinburgh, and Elizabeth Weir, his spouse, of date at Edinburgh and
Fairnilee, 31st May and 10th July 1599, alienating to the said John and ELiz.\iiETH the
whole kirk lands of the vicarage of Duddingston, lying on the east side of the town and
territory of Wester Duddingstoun, with teindsheaves, etc., namely, eleven rigs of land
in the Langlands of Wester Dudingstoun : fifteen rigs of land lying between those
two ways, the one leading from Dudingstoun to Nudry, and the other leading from
Dudingstoun to Musselburgh : six rigs lying in the ' clayis ' or ' claggis,' and one acre
and a half lying between the crofts of said town, called 'Carnebukis,' extending in all
to fourteen acres ; also granting the lands of Langruik (or Langrink), in the sherifl'dom
of Selkirk, in warrandice of said vicarage lands. Precept of sasine directed to Kobert
Stratoun, son of John Stratoun of Stratoun mill. Dated at Edinburgh and Phairnilee,
1st June and 10th July 1599. Robert Ker, burgess of Edinburgh, George Ker, son of
Andrew Ker of Linton, and others, witnesses. [1843, Box 47.
1378. 5th June 1599.] Disposition and Assignation by Charles Murray of
Smyddihill, and James Murray, his eldest son and apparent heir (in terms of a marriage
contract [dated at Farnwell and Smiddiehill, 22nd and 26th May 1599] between
James, Lord Ogilvie of Airlie, for himself and his lawful son, Patrick Ogilvie, on one
part, and the said James .Murray, with Isoliella [Elizabeth] Quhytlaw, his spouse, and
Isobella Murray, their daughter, on the other part), assigning to the said Isobell
MriutAY and Patiuok Ogilvie, her future spouse, a tack or assedation (dated at
Brechin, 12th December 1577) of the teindsheaves of the lands of Smiddyhill, in the
parish of Stracharow and sheriffdom of Forfar, made to the said Charles iMurray and
the late Marion Auchterlony, his wife, and the said James Murray, and their heirs, for
twice nineteen years, at a yearly rental of ten merks Scots, by Mr. Paul Eraser, chantor
of Brechin and parson of the parish of Stracharow [Stracathro], with consent of the
bishop, canons, and chapter of the cathedral of Brechin ; so that the said Isobell Murray
and her spouse may enjoy the said tack, paying the rental thereof as above. Dated at
Fernuell and Aberbrothoc respectively, 5th and Gth June 1599. Witnesses, I\Ir. Patrick
(.i)uhytlaw of New Grange, George Peirson, l)urgess of ^Vrbroath, John Ramsay, com-
missary of Brechin, and Alexander Ramsay, his brother, Mr. Da^ad Peirson of Cairny.
William Auchterlony of that Ilk, Da\id Kossie of that Ilk, and Mr. Alexander Person.
2u
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common clerk of Arbroath. Seal attached. Three mullets, two and one, with a charge in
centre, illegible, but see Xo. 1387 infra. Legend : 'S. Caroli M[u]rray.' [3266, Box 86.
1379. 1 'th Jiuie 1599.] Listrument of Sasine following on a precept in a charter of
sale (dated at Kirktoun, 17th June 1599), by David Balfour of Balledmonth, with consent
of Andrew Balfour, fiar of Balledmonth, granting to David Murray of Lettirbannatty,
and Agnes Moncreiff, his spouse, and their heiis, etc., an annualrent of 400 merks from
the lands of Balledmonth in the shire of Fife. Witnesses to charter of sale, Patrick
Dudingstoun, son and heir-apparent of Patrick Dudinstoun, portioner of Kincapill, ami
others. Sasine given on r7th June 1599, by William Michell in Schyrisland, bailie, to
the said David Murray and to Robert Murray, brother-german of the late Andrew
Murray of Balvaird, as attorney for Agnes Moncreift". Witnesses, Alexander Broun
and John Moreis, servants of said David Balfour, and Alexander Duncan, servant
to Robert Murray. Notary, Alexander Litiliohne of St. Andrews diocese. [2963,
Box 78.
1380. 24th July 1599.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding on a precept from Prince
Henry, Duke of Rothesa}', dated 15th June 1599, for infefting Jajies Cochrane of
Barbachlaw, as lawful and nearest heir of his father, the late James Cochrane of Bar-
bachlaw, in the lands of Barbachlaw, in the barony of Bathgate and shire of Renfrew,
by annexation, the minority of the heir being dispensed with. Sasine given by Robert
Hamilton of Bathgate, sherifi" of Renfrew, 24th July 1599. Witnesses, Alexander
Leslie, son of David Leslie in Linlithgow, Patrick Leslie in Borbachley, John Brok,
Serjeant of shcrift'dom, and others. Andrew Ker, notary public. [1919, Box 49.
1381. 31st July 1599.] Listrument of Sasine narrating that Matthew Cousland,
butcher, burgess of Linlithgow, Janet Gibbisone, his spouse, Patrick Gibbisone, shoe-
maker, and Bessie Glen, his spouse, appeared with an honourable man, James Hamilton,
at the West port of Linlithgow, provost of the burgh, perpetual bailie of the Duke of
Lennox, and in terms of a contract betwixt them, dated 16th June 1599, Mathew
Cousland and his wife resigned a tenement of land lying on the north side of the High
Street, the late Patrick Fairlie, the late William Knowis, the late John Hamilton, and
Alexander Hamilton in Parkley, being adjoining proprietors, as described, in favour of
Patrick Gibbison and his wfe, who were then infeft. 31st July 1599. Witnesses,
Andrew Myln, ' chirurgo,' Jereniia Duncane, George Balderstone, Mungo Gibbesone,
shoemaker, Robert Bogill, serjeant, burgesses of Linlithgow. Andrew Ker, notary
public. [556, Box 16.
1382. 1st August 1599.] Listrument of Sasine follo«-ing on the charter of aliena-
tion and precept of sasine, dated at Edinburgh and Phairnylee, 1st June and 10th July
1599, No. 1377 sitjmi, by Andrew Ker of Lintoun and William Ker, to John Ker,
burgess of Edinburgh, and Elizabeth Weir, his spouse, of the vicarage of Dudingstoun,
as particularly described. Sasine given on 1st August 1599. Witnesses, A\"illiam
Hislope, burgess of Edinburgh, .James Hairstanes, messenger there, and John M'DufT,
servitor of the notary public, Robert Gairdnar. [404, Box 1 2.
1383. 10th October 1599.] Notarial Listrument following on a crown precept of
sasine, of date 28th July 1592, for infefting Richard Browne of Glensone and the
lawful heirs-male of his body, whom failing, John Browne of Land and the heirs-male
of his body, etc., in the 20s. lands of Glenson, in the barony of Sweetheart, stewartry
1600] THE LAING CHARTERS 339
of Kirkcudbright. [Cf. No. 717 supiv.] Sasine given by Thomas Alland ('honestus
agricola') in Lochbank, stewart of said stewartry in that part, on 10th October 1599.
^Vitnesses, John Browne of Mollans, John BroAvnc, his son, and John Alland in Loch-
bank. Cuthbert Cunyghame, of Glasgow diocese, notary public. [1952, Box 50.
1384. l-lth November 1599.] Charter by Andrew Heruye of , vnth consent
of Jane Erskine, his wife, gi-anting to William Allan and his mother, JoNET EoBERT-
.sox, the lands of Karnefeild, in the pari.sh of St. Machar and sherifMom of Aberdeen :
To be held in feu-farm. Dated Uth November 1599. [Part of this writ has been cut
away, but see of date 25th July 1601 infm.] Signed by William Chalmer, notary.
[2757, Box 71.
1385. 6th December 1599.] Precept of Clare Constat by Alexander [Campbell],
bishop of Brechin, as superior, directed to Thomas Arnot in Auchnacarret, for infefting
John Dempster, as heir of his father, Charles Dempster of Balrowny, in the lands of
Balrowny, Bellihill, and grain mill, with the astricted midtures of Brathinche, and the
' ringbeir ' used and wont, in the barony of Kethik and shire of Forfar : To be held of
the granter in feu-farm. Reddendo not stated. Dated at Fendowrie, 6th December
1599. Witnesses, David Arbuttnot of Fendowi-ie, John Ramsay, commissary of Brechin,
-Matthew Dempster, citizen there, John Langwill, the said Thomas Arnot, John Norrie
and George Wricht, notaries. Signed, 'Alexander Eps Brechineu.' [539, Box 16.
1386. lith December 1599.] Charter by George Auchincraw, portioner of Eist
Restoun, in terms of a contract between him and David Auchincraw in East Reston, his
cautioner, on the one part, and Bartholomew Herriot and his vnie, Cristixa Turn-
bull, on the other part, alienating to Bartholomew and Cristina an acre of arable land
and toft, lying on the east side of that field called the ' Potter-croft,' in the town, terri-
tory, and barony of Coldingham and sherift'dom of Berwick. Dated at Eist Restoun,
Uth December 1599. Witnesses, John Home, notary in Eymouth, Alexander Tod
in East Reston, John Paxton in Auchincraw, and others. Signed, ' George Craw of
Eister restoun.' [984, Box 27.
1387. 24th December 1599.] Charter of Vendition and Sale by Charies .Murray
of Sinyddihill [see also 5th June 1599, No. 1378 siquv] and James Murray, his eldest
son, mth consent of Elizabeth (or Isobel) Quhytlaw, wife of James, granting to Francis
OciLVY, lawful son of James, Lord Ogilvy of Airlie, his heirs, etc., the whole lands of
Smyddihill, in the barony of Cathik, lordship of Brechin, and shire of Forfar : To be
held blench of the granter and feu-farm of his superiors for ten- merks, six capons,
twelve poultry, and other dues yeariy. At Arbroath, 24th December 1599. Witnesses,
William Auchterlony of that Ilk, David Rossie of that Ilk, George Barkla of Syde,
James Futhie of Gunde, James Auchteriony of Setoun, John Auchterlony in Bamir-
mour (?), Mr. Archibald Persone at Ward mill of Abirbrothok, and Thomas Dunlap,
notaries public, who sign for James Murray. Two seals, somewhat broken, still attached.
One bears a fetter-lock between three stars, two and one. Legend : ' S. Jacobi Mvrr[ay].'
The other bears a chevron between three animal heads [illegible, probably boar heads].
Legend: 'S. Issobell Quh[ytlaw].' [1959, Box 50.
1388. 3rd January 1600.] Instrument narrating that Archibald Chope, burgess
of Inverbervie, in terms of a contract betwixt himself, with consent of Isabella Pattoun,
his wife, and Andrew Arbuthnoit of that Ilk, resigned in favoiu- of the latter into
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the hands of Andrew Rait, one of the bailies of the said burgh, a tenement lying in the
Crossgate of said burgh, bounded by the lands of the late Kobert Barclay on west and
those of the late John Rait on east ; also a tenement adjoining, formerly inhabited by
the late John Wyln, tailor, John Rait's lands on north, and Archil)ald Chope's on west,
and high street on south ; whereupon sasine was given to the said Antlrew, 3id January
1600. AVitnesses, David Aibuthnot of Findowie, Andrew Honour of Fawside, Hugh
Arbuthnot in Drumzocher, Robert Arbutlinot in Barnhill, Andrew Lepar in Kirktoun of
Arbuthnot, Alexander Duncan in Slanis of Quhissilbcrrie, l>avid, his son, and Robert
and James Neilson, notaries public. [454, Box 13.
1389. 10th January 1600.] Instrument of .Sasine following on a precept, dated
at Edinburgh, 9th January 1.595, by Adam Conyngham of Auchinharvie, as superior,
for infefting Jajie.s >Sch.\w, a.s heir of his father, John Schaw of Grenok, in the lands
of Drummuling and Spango Conynghame, as in No. 810 supra, in the shire of Renfrew.
AVitnesses to precept, Hugh Montgomery of Hessilbeid, Walter Stewart, ])rother-german
of Matthew Stewart of Barscube, Hugh Montgomery, son of said Hugh, John Birsbane,
servitor of James Schaw, William Speir, writer, and David Anderson, servitor of Adam
Lawtie, writer. Sasine given by Robert Schaw, younger, of Bargarrane, as bailie, 10th
January 1600. John and Mungo Schaw, brothers of said James, David Crawfurd,
junior, of Cartisburn, Walter and Hector Scheirar, and John Ar, tenants in Drummul-
ling, witnesses. [225, Box 8.
1390. 20th January 1000.] Charter liy John Anderson, described as 'in Dunley,'
granting and alienating to Cn.vRLES Campbell of Horsecleuch, the lands of Over Bar-
gour : To be held from the granter of the king, etc., for 8s. one obolus yearly. [C'f. 20th
February 1556, No. 642 siqmt.l Precept of sasine directed to Hugh Campbell of
Auchincloych, as bailie. Dated at Cumnock, 20th Janiiary 1600. Witnesses, William
Campbell of Glaisnock, Charles Campbell in Skillingtone, Thomas Fischer in Mauchleno,
and John Fischer. John Gemmill, notary public, and Robert Aitkin, co-notary, sign
for granter, William Gemmill, son of the notary, being writer of deed. [2598, Box 67.
1391. 31st January 1600.] Charter by King James the Sixth, as coming in place
of the bishoj)s of Brechin, superiors of the lands of Smiddihill, confirming the charter of
24th December 1599 [No. 1387 su^yra], in favour of Fk.\nci8 Ogilvy : To be held feu-farm
for the yearly sum of seven merks, as in the charters from the bishops of Brechin to
Charles Murray and the late Marion Auchterlony, his spouse [cf. No. 1378 supra], and 40s.
of augmentation, ■with 6s. Sd. of new augmentation, amounting in all to £7 Scots yearly.
Holyrood, 31st January 1600, according to the new computation in the New Style.
Cf. Bugutrum Magni Sir/ilU, vol. vi. No. 1008. [1960, Box 50.
1392. 5th February 1600.] Notarial Instrument of Sasine following upon the
precept of dare constat by Alexander, bishop of Brechin, dated at Findourie, 6th
December 1599, No. 1385 siqrra, for infefting John Dempster in the lands of Balrowny
and others, as described. Sasine dated 5th February 1600. John Muresoun, miller
at the mill of Balrowny, Alexander, his son, and others, witnesses. John Ramsay,
notary public. [815, Box 23.
1393. 17th March 1600.] Retour [with royal brieve attached, dated 1st March
1600] of Service of Andrew Stevin.son, apparent of Pitroddie, as nearest and lawful
heir of conquest of his immediate younger brother, the late John Stevinson, lawful son
1600] THE LAING CHARTERS 341
/ of John Stevinson of Pitroddie, of eight acres of the common moor of Edinburgh, as in
charter of 3rd October 1586, No. 1131 uipi-a : held of the provost and bailies of Edin-
burgh for the yearly feu-duty specified in said charter ; the lands having been in the
hands of the superiors since the decease of the late John Stevinson in June 1597.
Eetour dated 17th March 1500 \_dc, sed I. 1600], before William Maull, one of the
bailies of Edinburgh. [2276, Box 58.
1394. 2nd May 1600.] Instrument narrating that in terms of the charter of 14th
December 1599 (No. 1386 sup-a), George Auchincraw gave sasine with his own hands
to Bartholomew Herriot and his wife. Given 2nd May 1600. Same mtnesses.
John Ilorne, notary public. [9S5, Box 27.
1395. 29th May IGOO.] Letters of Procuratory by 'Walter Cowane, burgess of
Stirling, in terms of a contract matrimonial, dated 11th September 1599, between him-
self, Janet Alschunder, his spouse, and Christian Cowax, their daughter, on one part,
and Oliver Murray of Levielands, Elizabeth Hart, his spouse, and Korert Murray, their
son, on the other part, for a marriage betwixt the said Robert and Christian, for resign-
ing in their favour an annualrent (contained in a contract wnth John, Earl of Mar, of
date 3rd June 1595) of thirty-seven bolls and a half of victual, namely, twenty-two
and a half bolls of oatmeal and fifteen bolls ' rynnand met beir ' from the lands of
Bowhouse, in the regality and barony of Alloa, in the shire of Clackmannan, belonging
to the said I']arl, reserving to the latter the right of redemption, etc. At Stirling, 29th
May 1600. Witnesses, John Cowan, son to Andrew Cowan, merchant, burgess of
Stirling, John Gawie, merchant, burgess there, and John Ambros, servitor of Mr. Robert
Murray, advocate. [2311, Box 59.
1396. 13th June 1000.] Instrument of Sasine following on precept in the
charter of 20th January 1600 [No. 1390 supra], in favoiu- of Charle.s C.uipbell of
Horsecleuch. Sasine given 13th June 1600. Witnesses, John Reid in Hollingbus,
John Lamby in Polltdie(?), and George Patersoun, merchant, son of John Patersoun,
sometime in Auchinclouswod. Notary, Robert Aitkin of Glasgow diocese. [2599,
Box 67.
1397. 27th June 1600.] Instrument narrating that Mr. AVilliam Duglas of
Knightsrig, advocate, as procurator for Walter Cowan, merchant, citizen of Stirling,
resigned into the hands of John [Erskine], Earl of Mar, etc., an annualrent of thirty-
seven and a half bolls of victual (twenty-two and a half oatmeal and fifteen bolls
barley) from the Earl's lands of Bowhouse, occupied by George Ramsay, in the regality
and barony of Alloa and sheriftdom of Clackmannan, in favour of Mr. Robert Murr.vy,
advocate, and Ciustian Cowax, his spouse — reserving, however, the right of redemp-
tion of said annualrent in terms of a contract between the said earl and Walter Cowan.
At Edinburgh, 27th June 1600. Witnesses, Mr. .James Durhame of Duntarvie, Mr.
Robert Nairn of Bannokburn, Mr. John Scrogie, servant of Mr. John Scharpe, and
■ .Mr. Alexander Gumming. John Sinclair, of Dunblane diocese, by royal authority
notary public. [1304, Box 34.
1398. 3rd July 1600.] Charter by Patrick Hepburn in Stcvinstoun, in fulfilment
of a contract between him and Ale.xaxder Setox, burgess of the burgh of Haddington,
son and heir of the late John Seton, burgess of said burgh, granting to the said
Alexander, in feu-farm, four acres and a half of land in the territory of Nungate, neai-
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the burgh of Haddington, as particularly bounded and described of date 28th June
1561, No. 7-26 supra, in the sheriffdom of Edinburgh and constabulary of Haddington ;
which lands formerly belonged in feu to John Hepburn in Nungate, and were disponed
by him in feu to the late Alexander Seton of Xorthrig, grandfather of the grantee, and
by him to the said late John Seton, his son : To lie held of the granter and his heirs
for a yearly feu-duty of 19s. 6d., with other dues. Dated at Haddington, 3rd July
1600. Witnesses, Thomas Seton of Northrig, George Hepburn, portioncr of Ethel-
stauefurde, Mr. George Wauchoiie, advocate, (.Jeorge Hamiltoun, portioner of Blacknes,
and Robert Pringill, servitor of the notary, James Gray, common clerk of the biu-gh,
who, with John AVilkie, co-notary, signs for granter. [2557, Box 66.
1399. 12th July 1600.] Charter by Alexander Duft', younger, burgess of Inver-
ness, alienating to William M'Ay, elder lawful son of the late Donald M'Ay, his father,
abiding in Cuilaird (t), a particate of land in Dimsdale Street, Inverness, on the west side
thereof, and bounded by the said William's lands on north, the lands of James Vans,
burgess of In\erncss, on east, the highwaj' on south, and Castle hill on west : To be held
burgage. Instrument of sasine included in charter, 12th July 1600. Signed by the
granter, and with notary's docquet. Sasine given bj^ Alexander Cuming, one of the
bailies of Iinerncss. A\'itnesses, John Ker, Inirgess, William Key there, Donald Mak-
varraniche, servitor of William ^I'Ay, John GoUan, burgess, Henry Vans, wTiter of
deed, and Robert Vaus, notary public. [11:33, Box 37.
1400. 11th July 1600.] Obligation by John Muschampe of Lyhamhall, in
Northumberland, gentleman, and Thomas Burrell of Mylnefield, yeoman, to pay to
L.\NCELOT Strother of Fowburye, esquire, the sum of £200 sterling, on condition that if
the said Lancelot, John, and Thomas, with Henry Collingwood of Etall, gentleman, and
Richard Youughus1)and of Budle, yeoman, pay to Elynor Muschampe, widow, mother
of said John, certain sums of money, as stated, the obligation shall be void. Uth July
1600. Seal attached, a device with letters L. S. [2074, Box 52.
1401. 1th August 1600.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept directed
to Robert Merschel, burgess of Edinburgh, as bailie, in a charter, dated 21st May 1599,
No. 1375 supra, by Richard Weir, for infefting his mother, Katrine Burxe, in the
annualrent there referred to, from the lands of Wester Dudingston, ■vWth mill, etc., as
in No. 1145 supra. Witnesses to sasine, Robert Wilson in Dudingstoun, John Smyth,
Patrick Myller, and John Johnestoun, miller at the mill of Dudingstoun, and Ninian
Somervell, servitor of Robert Weir, ' pulderarii,' burgess of Edinburgh. Robert Maxwell,
of Glasgow diocese, notary public. [405, Box 1 2.
1402. 9th August 1600.] Notarial Instrument narrating that William Maull, one
of the bailies of Edinburgh, passed to that tenement of land sometime belonging to
William Craik, son and heir of William Craik, burgess, now to Hector Rae, merchant of
said burgh, lying on the south side of the High Street in the street of the booths ('vico
botharum vulgo vocato lie Butheraw '), bounded by the tenement of the late Adam
Mauchane on west, and that of the late Robert Hathowie on east, the booths being
occupied by James Schaw, Richard Thomson, and David Mitchell, as described ; where
the said Hector Rae resigned in the bailie's hands the easter under booth in said
tenement in favour of John Rae, younger son of the said Hector, reserving the latter's
liferent, and the grantee was then duly infeft. Done on the ground, 9th August 1600.
Witnesses, James Mitchell, merchant, Alexander Mauchane, merchant, Henry Smyth,
1600] THE LAING CHARTERS 343
collector, Archibald Cornell and James Deynis, Serjeants. Mr. Alexander Guthre,
notary. [61-5, Box 18.
1403. 18th August 1600.] Charter by Mr. Alexander Thomson of Duddingston,
advocate, with consent of Margaret Preston, his spouse, granting to Hector Eae,
merchant, burgess of Edinburgh, an annualrent of .500 merks from the lands of
Wester Dudingston. Precept directed to John Broun in Dudingston. Edinburgh,
18th August 1600. Witnesses, John Haliday, advocate, Robert Xewlands, writer in
Edinburgh, James Hairstanes and John Ahannay, messe.igers. [1078, Box 29.
1404. 18th August 1600.] Instrument of Sasine following on the above charter
and precept, dated 18th August 1600, by Mr. Alexander Thomson of Duddingston to
Hector PiAE. Sasine given by John Broun in Wester Duddingston, 18th August 1600.
Witnesses, the above-named John Haliday, David ^litchell, Patrick Dikeson, merchants,
burgesses of Edinburgh, and others. James .Justice, notary public. [992, Box 27.
1405. 1600.] Letter of Reversion by Hector Rae, merchant, burgess of
Edinburgh, in favour of Mr. Alexander Thomson of Dudingstoun, advocate, and
Margaret Preston, his spouse, and their heirs, of an annualrent of .500 merks Scots
payable from the lands of Wester Duddingston, in the shire of Edinburgh, and that on
payment of .5000 merks of principal. Dated at Etlinburgh, 1600. Witnesses,
.John Haliday, advocate, Robert Xewlands, writer, James Hairstains and John Ahannay,
messengers. John Thomesoun and Laurence Robeson, notaries, sign for the granter.
[787, Box 22.
1406. Uth October 1600.] Precept of Clare Constat by Mark, lord of Xewbottle,
directed to Thomas Megott of ilaistertoun, as bailie, for infefting Robert Porteous,
as heir of his uncle ('patrui'), the late Patrick Porteous, in the eight acres of land near
the town of Xewbattlc, as described in precept of date 19th Xovember 1580, Xo. 1008
supra, held feu of the granter for 57s. 8d. feu-duty, with six poultry, six days' harvest
services on Xewton-grange, and 6s. 8d. of augmentation of rental. At Xewbattle,
14th October 1600. Witnesses, William Meggot, portioner of Utterstoun, John Reid,
portioner of Southsyid, and others. Signed, 'Mark L. Xewbotil.' [197-1, Box 50.
1407. 20th October 1600.] Charter by Richard Broun of Glenson, alienating to
John Broun, son of John Broun of Land, the 20s. lands of Glenson, in the barony of
Sweetheart, stewartry of Kirkcudbright : To be held in feu of the crown for 50s. 8d.
yearly feu-duty. At Land, 20th October 1600. Witnesses, John Maxwell, son of
.John Maxwell of Kirkconnell, John Stewart of Clauchandland, Thomas Brown and
Gilbert Broune. [1788, Box 46.
1408. 10th Xovember 1600.] Charter by Andrew Brounfield of Pittilseuch,
heritable feu-farmer of the lands underwritten, mth consent of John Kennedj- of
Beltersane, granting, in terms of a contract of sale dated 10th May 1600, to Robert
DiKSOTJN of Buchtrig the lands of Pittilsheuch (as described in Xo. 628 supra), h'ing in
the sherifl'dom of Bermck : To be holden (( me, of the king, etc. Reddendo, £6, 12s. 6d.
Scots yearly, etc., as feu-farm. Dated at Edinburgh, 10th November 1600. Witnesses,
William Brounfield, uncle of granter, Alexander Gray, servant of George Auehiidek of
Cumledge, David Dikkesoun, burgess of Edinburgh, and James Kynncir, servant of
Henry Bickartoun, W.S. Seals of Brounfield and Kennedy attached, the first (not
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very legible), a fess between a bugle horn in base and two [indistinct] charges in chief :
' S. Andree Brunfild de Pittil ' ; the second, a chevron between three cross-crosslets, the
chevron ensigned by a mullet : 'S. loannis Kennedy de Bait.' [164, Box G.
1409. 10th November 1600.] Letters by Andrew Brounfield, sometime of Pittel-
seuch, with consent of John Kennedy of Baltersane, narrating an alienation of the
lands made by the granter with consent of Isobel Cranstoun, his mother, and renouncing
in favour of Egbert Dickson of Buchtrig all reversion or claim of reversion over the
lands of Pittilseuch, in the shire of Berwick. At Edinburgh, 10th November 1600.
Witnesses, Mr. John Kennedy, apparent of Balter.sane, William Brounfield, uncle of the
grantor, David Dikkesoun, ' compter wardane ' of H.M. ' Cunzehouse,' and James
Kj'nneir (writer of deed), servitor to Hary Bickartoun, writer. Seal of John Kennedy
only remaining, the shield bearing a chevron between three cross-crosslets, two in
chief and one in base, and otherwise as in preceding ^mt. Legend : ' S. loannis
Kennedy de Bait.' [1.^58, Box 40.
1410. 15th November 1600.] Letters of Tack by .James Wood, fiar of Bonnington,
with consent of Patrick Kinnaird of that Ilk and of John Kinnaird, his son and
apparent heir, for their respective interests in the escheat of the granter's liferent,
leasing to Jame.S Beaton of Melgund the teindsheaves of the lands of Kirktoun of
Aberlemno, in the parish and sheriffdom of Forfar, for the period of nineteen years
from Lammas 1600, at a yearly rent of ten merks Scots at Candlemas only; and, in
case of failure to pay at that term, binding the said James Beatoun to deliver to the
granter ten bolls of victual, two parts meal and one-third bear, yearly at Whitsunday
after the said term of Candlemas. With clause of warrandice of said teindsheaves at
the hands of the granter's father, Patrick Wood of Bonytoun and Henry Wood, his
brother-german, that in case of James Beatoun being evicted, they shall pay him 200
merks, with an annualrent of twenty merks from this date to the time of eviction, at
least while the said James is debarred from possession ; and the said Patrick and .John
Kinnaird also warrant the gi'ant. Finally, it is provided that at the end of the lease,
the said James shall pretend ' na furder kyndnes ' to the teinds, but shall be bound to
pay the granter ten bolls of victual as before under penalty of -500 merks for refusal.
Dated at Etlinburgh, 15th November 1600. Witnesses, Thomas "W'olkinger or Wolck-
singer, the granter's servitor, Mr. John Paip, W.S., Matthew Wood of Croftis, and
.John Ros, ^vriter in Edinburgh. [2519, Box 64.
1411. 22nd November 1600.] Charter under the great seal by King James the
Sixth granting to Mr. Alexander Thom.son of Dudingston, and the lawful heirs of
his body, whom failing, to his lawful heirs whomsoever, the lands of Wester and Easter
Dudingston, ^rith the mill, etc., which lands had been resigned by the grantee in the
king's hand, and which his majesty now united and erected into one whole and free
tenandry, to be called the tenandry of Dudingston, the principal habitation of Easter
Dudingston to be the principal messuage of the whole : To be held in feu-farm for a
feu of £74, 6s. 8d. Scots and 6s. 8d. of augmentation. Holyrood, 22nd November 1600.
Registrum Magni Sigilli, vol. vi. No. 1106. [99.3, Box 27.
1412. 12th December 1600.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept from
chancery (dated 28th November 1600) for infefting Andrew Brounfield, as heir
retoured to his father, the late James Brounfield, in the lands of Pittelsheuch, Berwick-
shire. Sasine given by Adam Cockburn, sheriff-depute of Berwick, to John Diksoun,
portioner of Quhitsumlawes, as attorney for grantee, 12th December 1600, and recorded
1601] THE LA TNG CHARTERS 345
1st January 1601 in the secretary's register for Berwickshire. Witnesses, James
Cokburn in Langtoun, James iMathesoun in Hardens, John Diksoun of Westeraw, John
Bowmaker of Prentonen, David Dikesoun, burgess of Edinburgh, and Alexander Cuik,
notary public. [1440, Box 37.
1413. 13th December IGOO.] Sasine of the lands of Pittillsheuch proceeding on
precept in charter, dated 10th November 1600, No. 1408 supra, by Andrew Brounfield,
in favour of Robert Dickson of Buchtrig. Sasine given by Robert Dickson, portioner
of Quhitsumlawes, as bailie, on 13th December 1600, and registered in secretary's
register 1st January 1601. Witnesses, David Dikiesoun, burgess of Edinlmrgh, John
Bowmaker of Prentonen, William Diksoun in Litem [Leitholm] grene, Adam Diksoun in
Litem Volt. Alexander Cuik, notary public. [1387, Box 36.
1414. 15th January 1601.] Charter by William Borthwick, tutor of Borthwck,
brother-german of the deceased James, Lord Borthwick, convejnng irredeemably, in
terms of an obligation, dated 23rd December 1600, the lands of Stow in Woddell, as in
No. 1362 supra, to James Pringill of Gallowschiels : To be held of John, Lord
Borthwick. Reddendo left blank. Precept of sasine directed to John Wilsone in
Pilmure, as bailie. Dated at Edinburgh, 15th January 1601. Witnesses, David
Pringill of Bardarroch, William Hislope, burgess of Edinlmrgh, Robert Gairdner, writer
there, John Ainslie and John Duft", his servitors, and .John Borthwick, the granter's
brother. [206, Box 7.
1415. 2nd February 1601.] Instrument of Sasine foUowng on a precept from
chancery, dated 22nd November 1600, in terms of the feu-charter [No. 1411 suimi] in
favour of Mr. Alexander Thojison of Duddingston, of the lands of Wester and Easter
Duddingston in the shire of Edinburgh. Sasine given at Easter Duddingston 2nd, and
recorded in the secretary's register 26th, Fcljruary 1601. AVitnesses, Mr. John Arthur,
one of the commissaries of Edinburgh, Mr. John Layng, keeper of the signet, Robert
and James Danielstoun, goldsmiths, burgesses of Edinburgh, and others. Adam Couper,
notary public. [1807, Box 47.
1416. 9th February 1601.] Agreement between Mark Ache.soun of Mylneheawin
on one part, and Ralff Sleichtoun and William Hutoun, Englishmen, on the other
part, as follows : The said Mark has sold to the said Ralff and William ' certane gnde,
dry, sound and merchandal)ill coi'iicis, to wit, Fyftie quaiteris of malt, ten quarteris of
beancis and pels, and aucht cjuartcris of quheitt ' for the sum stated below, which malt,
etc., he binds himself, his heirs and assignees, to deliver faithfully at Quhitbie in
England, ' fraucbtfrie, with the commoun measour and mctt of the .said toun of tjuhitlne,'
between now and 1st March ne.xt, 'wind and wedder seruing,' the .said Ivaltt' and
William being bound to receive the same at Quhitbie, and to free i\Iark of the customs
and dues usually paid there to the Queen [of England] and others on such merchandise :
and the victual being ' in Godis mercie ' arrived at the port of Quhitbie, Mark binds
himself ' to ly thairat, vponc the cxoncring and delyuerie of the said corneis to the .said
lialfl'and Williame, tueltf wark-wedder lydayis.' On the other hand they bind them-
selves, their heirs, etc., to receive and accept the victual from Mark within the days
immediately following the ari'ival thereof, and also to pay him ' for euerie (juarter of the
saidis corneis Threttie tua schillingis starling monev, immediatlie efter the expyrein" of
the said wark-wedder lydayis without farder delay.' Further, the said Ralff and A\'illiam
sell to the said Mark 'all and haill the schip callit the Robert of Quhitbie, with hir
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fiu'iiitoiu', iiistrumentis and pertineiitis,' and shall warrant and free him of all action or
claim by any person thereto, specially at the hands of William Boyes in York and
Harye Peirsoiin, ' stringlayar ' in Quhitbie, and they bind themselves to cause William
Boyes give security to Mark, at his option, of the said ship, that Maik may use the
same Anthout molestation; and Mark acknowledges receipt of the ship from Kalttand
William, and agrees 'to allow the same to the sounie of tuentie pundis starling money
in part of payment of the money to be debursit be thame for the saidis corneis.' Twenty
pounds sterling is to he jjaid by either party breaking this agreement, and the parties
consent to registration in the books of ' the lordis of counsall and sessioun in Scotland
or Ingland.' Signed by the jjarties at Milnehewin, 9th February 1601. Witnesses,
William Duncane, burgess of Mussilburgh, John Pedden, mason, George Diksoun,
notarj' in Prestonpans, and James Druippis, his servitor, writer of the deed. Indorsed
is a memorandum, written and signed by Ralph Sleighton, that he and William Ilutton
had received full satisfaction of 'all bargaynes' with Mark Acheson, 11th May IGOl.
Witness, Gyles Lightfote. [3286, Bo.x 87.
1417. 15th February 1601.] Precept of Clare Constat by Sir James Scrymgeour of
Dudhope, constable of Dundee, for infefting John Scrymgeour, merchant, burgess of
Dundee, as nearest and lawful heir of his elder brother-german, the late James
Scrymgeour, merchant, burgess, of a burgh tenement Ij'ing on the south side of the
street called Fluker-gait, and otherwise bounded as described in charter 29th April 1G03,
No. 1443 infra : To be held of the granter for an annualrent of 23s. 4d. Dated at Edin-
burgh, 15th February 1601. Witnesses, John Scrymgeour, son of the constable, Gilbert
Scrymgeour, the granter's servant, and John Scrymgeour of Glasweill. Signed. Seal
attached, broken and defaced. Indorsed are notes of a resignation (on 12th Sejitembcr
1601) by John Scrymgeour, with consent of Mr. Alexander Scrymgeour, his brother,
in favour of Thomas Fyiff, elder, Katherine Hibbert (?), his wife, and James Fyiff, their
son ; also of a cognition of John Scrymgeour, as heir of the late Alexander Scrj-mgeoui-,
in the half of a feu-farm of £12, and resignation of the same in favour of Andrew
Panter and Isobella Lyn, his wife. [2723, Box 70.
1418. 19th March 1601.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept of dare
constat, dated at Edinburgh, 10th November 1599, bj' James Sandilands of Calder, Lord
Torphichen, for infefting Thomas Eistoun, as nearest and lawful heir of his father, the
late John Eistoun, in the 50s. land of Scottinflat in the barony of Torphichen and shire
of Linlithgow, held of the granter in feu-farm. Witnesses to precept, James Tennand
of Linhous, William Inglis of Eastscheill, John Inglis of Wester Harwod, servitors of
granter, and Alexander Lawson, clerk of the regality of Torphichen. Sasine given
1 9th March 1601, by James Polwarth of Coustoun, bailie of Lord Torphichen,
in presence of his son, Andrew Polwarth, James Cochrane of Barbachlaw, James
Hamiltoun, portioner of Bathgait, James Hamiltoun in Bogcoit, John Duncan in
Bruntoun, and Hector Paterson, serjeant of barony. jVIexander Lawson and John
Hamilton, co-notaries. Recorded in the secretary's register at Linlithgow, 22nd
April 1601. [2282, Box 58.
1419. 13th April 1601.] Indenture of Lease between Launcelott Strother of
Fowbery, in the county of Northumberland, gentleman, and R.\lph Fenwicke of the
town of Berwick, in which the former leases to the latter the farm occupied by him for
the sum of 20s. English annually. Dated 13th April 1601. Ralph Fenwicke signs by
making his mark. [394, Box 11.
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1420. 1st June 1601.] Charter by Sir Thomas Erskine of Gogar, knight, baron
of Dirleton, narrating an act of Parliament of date 15th November 1600, providing
that all tenants and others who held lands or annualrents from the late John, Earl of
(Jo^vi-ie, etc., and who weie innocent of his treason, should continue to possess their
lands as freely from the king or other superiors as they did from the late earl ; in
terms of which act the granter, as now superior of the barony of Haliburton in the
earldom of March, by virtue of the said earl's forfeiture, ratifies and confirms a precept
of dare constat, dated at Holyroodhouse, the last day of February 1591-2, granted by
the late earl, with consent of Dame Dorothea Stewart, his mother, in favour of
Alex.\nder Haitlie, now of Lambden [cf. of date 9th March 1592, No. 1233 supra].
Dated at Edinburgh, 1st June 1601. Witnesses, Sir Alexander Home of Manderston,
knight, George Home, his son, Kichard Cas, writer, Edinburgh, and IJobert Erskene,
tailor, Inxrgess there. Seal attached, shield liearing quarterly, first and fourth, a crown,
apparently surrounded by royal tressure [for Kellie] ; second and third, a pale [for
Erskine], crest indistinct. Legend, ' S : Dni Thome ■ Ares[kine • de • Go]gir • M : Baro • ba
■ de ■ Dirlto".' Signed, ' T. Areskyne of Gogar.' [2573, Box 66.
1421. 3rd November 1601.] Charter by Robert Arbuthnot of Little Futhcs, with
consent of Mr. Andrew Arbuthnot, his eldest son, after a resignation made by James
Arbuthnot, son of the late Robert Arbuthnot of that Ilk, procurator for Richard Myln
in Fettercairn, granting to Andrew Arbuthnot of that Ilk, in perpetual feu-farm, a
tenement commonly called Robert Wyln's barn, lying on the west side of the Kirkgait
of Inverbervie, bounded as described by the lands of the late Archibald Anckow, of
the said late Robert Myln, now of the said Andrew Arbuthnot, and of Robert Lepar :
To be held in free burgage and in feu-farm for 6s. 8d. Scots yearly. Dated and signed
at Little Futhes, 3rd November 1601, before Alexander Arbuthnot in Pitcarles, James,
his brother-german, AVilliam Burnat, grandson (or nephew) of granter, and other
witnesses. [455, Box 13.
1422. 5th February 1602.] Charter by Robert Maxwell, portioner of Auchter-
niuchty and feu-farmer of the sixteenth part of the ' bondhalf ' of the town and lands of
Auchtermuchty, extending to a one-pound land ('libratam terre') in the shire of Fife,
with consent of Marion Young, his wife, and Elizabeth Stirk, his mother, granting the
said land, with commonty in the hill of Auchtermuchty and the lands called Quhytefield,
to P.\TRICK Laing, portioner of Auchtermuchty, in exchange for a twelfth part of the
north quarter of the town and lands of Auchtermuchty : To be held a me, of the king
and his successors for two bolls wheat, one boll three firlots two pecks oats, two bolls
two firlots barley, one goose, two poultry, and a feu-duty of 25s. 4d. Scots silver. At
Auchtermuchty, 5th February 1602. James Scrimgeour of Myris, Andrew Bikcartowne of
Wester Casch, James Maxwell, senior, portioner in Auchtermuchty, and others, witnesses.
Stephen Paterson and John Nicoll, notaries, sign for the granters. [1670, Box 43.
1423. li'^th Febniary 1602.] Instrument of Sasine following on a charter and
precept by Walter Scott of Branxholm, knight (dated at Branxholm, 7th April 1599),
in favoiu- of George Thomson, son lawful of the late John Thomson in Gourlabank, of
the lands of Sheriffleys, lying in the town and territory of North Hailes, and of one
cot-land, occupied by John Dudgeon, in the town and territory of Beinstoun, wth toft,
etc., in the barony of Hailes, constabulary of Haddington, and sheriffdom of Edinburgh ;
also of that carucate of land called Goiu-labanks, in the town and territory of Linton, on
the south side of the water of Tyne, in the said barony, which lands were formerly held
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to George Thomson and his predecessors from Francis [Stewart], Earl of Bothwell, and
after his forfeiture from Ludovic, Duke of Lennox, and upon the latter's resignation
they were bestowed by King James the Sixth upon the grantor. Witnesses to charter
at Branxholra, Mr. Gideon Murray of Elil)ank, Charles Gedde.s of liowchanc, -lohn
Geddcs, his brother, and Mr. John Clerk, servitor of Sir Walter. Sasine given by
Robert Hepburn in Over Haillis, as bailie, on 18th February 1602, and recorded in the
secretary's register at Edinburgh, 1st March same year. Witnesses, William Craufurd,
burgess of Edinburgh, John Blak, junior, in Lintoun, Adam Scugall, clothier there,
liobert Craufurd there, and Robert Quhyt, smith there. Notary, Robert Schort, of
St. Andrews diocese. [24:57, Box G3.
1424. --ird February 1(302.] Instrument of Sasine following upon a precept
(dated 22nd September 1600) by Alexander, Lord Fyvie, provost of Elgin, and the
bailies and council, in favour of David Torrie, burgess of Elgin, of two eighth parts of
the ' Greischipe ' of Elgin, the ' auchten part lands ' with a piece of common grass land
within the Greischip called ' Lytill Powiscruik,' and the ' Mossward ' of Elgin, extend-
ing thirty-two paces in length and breadth from the ends of the crofts of Elgin on the
north to the burn of Tayok on the south, all as occupied by the said David. Sasine
given 23rd February 1602. Among the witnesses is David Ga, son of Thomas Ga,
shoemaker. Thomas Hay, notary public. [1824, Box 47.
1425. 3rd and 8th July 1002.] Charter liy Andrew Ker of Lintoun and \Villiam
Ker, his son and apparent heir, in terms of a contract, dated 2nd and 8th July instant,
alienating to John Keh, burgess of Edinburgh, and Eli/;.\beth Weir, his spouse, the
kirk lands of Duddingston, with teinds, etc., as fully described in former charter of
date 1st June 1599, No. 1377 supra: To be held blench of the granter. Dated and
signed at Edinburgh, 3rd and 8th July 1602. Witnesses, George Ker, son of the
granter, John Hairstancs, son of James Hairstanes, messenger, Thomas Ker in Hume,
Andrew Ker of Brumelands, William Heslope, burgess of Edinburgh, Robert Gairdner,
writer there, and others. [1034, Box 28.
1426. 26th July 1602.] Instrument of Sa.sine following on precept in the above
charter. Sasine given at 6 A.M. on 26th July 1602. Witnesses, Andrew Ker, son of
Thomas Ker of Maisondew, and William Penman, son of the late Andrew Peimian,
burgess of Edinburgh, and others. Robert Gairdner, notary public, and Robert
Bannatyne, of Glasgow diocese, co-notary. [1773, Box 46.
1427. 2nd November 1G02.] Instrument narrating that David Balfour, younger,
fiar of Powis, for fulfilment of a contract between himself and David Balfour of
Inschry, his father, on one side, and Andrew Cowan, burgess of Stirling, Isobella
Alexander, his spouse, with Alexander Cowan, their son, on the other side, with
his own hands gave sasine to the said Andrew, Isabella, and Alexander Cowan (John
Cowan, lawful son of Andrew, acting as their procurator), of an annualrent of twenty
bolls oatmeal, Stirling measure, from the lands called Netherfield of Powis, or any
other part of Powis, in the shire of Clackmannan. Sasine given 2ncl November 1602,
and recorded in the secretary's register 6th November 1602. Witnesses, Robert
Balfour, son of the eldei' David, John Scharp, burgess of Stirling, and William Yong,
servant to the notary, John Adamson, of Glasgow diocese. [2206, Box 56.
1428. 9th November 1602.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept (directed
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to Robert Young, dweller in Edmonstone, as bailie) in a charter of alienation (dated 5th
November 1602) by Andrew Edmonstone of that Ilk, and Maria Gordoun, his spouse,
in favour of George Preston of that Ilk and of Craigmillar, of the meadow called the
8outh Dolf meadow of Edmonstone, lying between the Dolf burn on north, the highway
running from the ' Lady l)rig end ' southward to Dalkeith, by the ' Dolf Ijrig ' on west,
the arable lands of Mains of Edmonstoun, with ditch and earthen mound cast from
west towards east on south, and a ditch and earthen mound and marsh called ' Loch-
levin ' dividing the said meadow from the lands of Niddrie merschell on east; with
power to make another ditch and earthen mound on the south six feet bi'oador than the
present ditch and old mound, the better to protect the grass and hay in the said meadow.
Sasine given 9th November 1602, and recorded in the secretary's register at Edinburgh,
14th December, same year. The witnesses to the charter are John Haitlic of Meller-
stane, and Richard Abercromby of Poltoun, Alexander Lawson in Nydrie, John I)iksouii,
Ninian Blakwod and Robert Young, the granter's servitors. Witnesses to sasine,
William Hering, gardener in Ciaigmillar, Alexander Horshoup, servant there, John
Hunter, the ' hynd ' there, Daniel Hill, his servant, and Alexander Neilson, smith in Lady-
brig-end. Mr. William Kellie, of St. Andrews diocese, notary public. [345, Box 10.
1429. 2nd December 1602.] Notarial Instrument relating the resignation by
Katherine Hamilton, with consent of William Hamilton, biu-gess of Lanark, and Janet
Simson, of a tenement in the 'Blumgait,' between the tenement and yard of William
Hamiltoun, burgess of Lanark, on west, and the 'Freirzet' with the butcher's stall
('macera') of William Wilkeine on east, in favour of John Blair, burgess in Lanark,
and Margaret Forrest, his spouse, their heirs, etc. Sasine given by John Weir,
one of the bailies of Lanark, 2nd December 1602. Witnesses, David Home, Allan
Bannatine, Roger Kay, Serjeants, William Stodart, James Bell, servitors of John
Blair. Notary, David Brentoun, of Glasgow diocese, and co-notary, William Mouatt,
common clerk of burgh. [2752, Box 71.
1430. 1602.] A genealogical tree of the family of Cuninghame from 1171,
' Writen and set furth be Villiam Colquhoune in the zeir of God ane thousand vi-c-ii
zeirs' [1602]. [90, Box 2.
1431. l"th Januarj' 1603.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a
charter, dated at Edinburgh, 15th January 1603, by Mr. Thomas Hamiltoun of
Mounkland, king's advocate, superior of the lands, confirming a charter [ef. No. 1202
supra] by Sir 'William Livingstone of Kilsyth to Alexander Hajiilton of Haggs, of
the lands of Blacklands and Crumlat in the barony of Mounkland. Precept directed
to John Maxwell, younger, of Southbar, as bailie. Witnesses to precept, Mr. Patrick
Walkinschaw, minister at Mounkland, John Staik of Auchinvoill, John Maxwell of
Southbar, Mr. James and James Hamilton, the gi-anter's servitors. Sasine gi\en
on the lands of Crumlat, at the dwelling-house of John Hamiltoun there, then on the
lands of ' Palas ' at the house of John Anderson there, and lasth^ on the lands of
Blacklands at the house of Andrew ^\'oddcll there, on 17th January, and recorded
in the secretary's register at Hamilton, 20th January 1603. Witnesses, Archibald
Hamilton, burgess of Edinburgh, brother of said Alexander, the said John Hamiltoun
in Crumlat, William Layng, his servant, and John Anderson in Palas. Notary, John
Forsyth, of Glasgow diocese. [2687, Box 69.
1432. 21st January 1603.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that Robert Algeo,
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one of the t);iilies of tlie burgh of Paisle}', gave sasine to Jamks Esope, retoiived heir of
his father, the hitc Henry Esope, under a retour dated Paislej', 24th July 1600, of a
burghal tenement in said burgh in the vennel called ' Burnegait,' between the tenement
of John Henrisoun on east and that of Thomas Inglis on west, the water of Cart on the
north and the highwaj' on the south. Sasine given '21st January 160.3. Witnesses,
Patrick Senipill, Stephen Forgie, burgesses of said burgh, Patrick Quhyte in Gaitsyde,
and William Urie in Paisley. Notary, Robert Semple, of Glasgow diocese. [2859, Box 7").
1433. 2r)th January 1603.] Charter by John Fcntoun, king's comptroller,
hereditary feu-farmer of the subjects, with consent of Thomas Fentoun, possessor
of the same, alienating to John Kek, burgess of Edinburgh, and Elizabeth Weiu,
his spouse, a piece or portion of land called the ' Orcheard ' in the territory of
Dudding.ston, as fully described in charter of 18th March 1586, No. 1113 supni : To
be held of the granter in feu-farm for a penny yearly, if asked. At Edinburgh,
25th January 1603. Witnesses, James Hairstanis and Kobert AMlson, messengers,
Jlr. Alexander Lausoun and John Hairstanis, servitors of Robert Gairdner, writer,
John Yallowleys, Dingwall pursuivant, and Alexander Hislop, burgess of Edinburgh.
Robert Gairdnar and John Ainslie sign as notaries. [1697, Box H.
1434. 27th January 1603.] Instrument of Sa.sine proceeding on a precept
(directed to Andrew Ker of Brumcland.s, as bailie) in the preceding charter. >Sasine
given 27th January, and recorded in the sccrctary'-s register 2-lth February 1603.
AVitnesses, George Inglis, flour-dealer, Inu'gcss of Edinl>urgh, Robert Wilson, messenger,
Robert Watson and Roger Stratherne, servants of John Ker, residing in Duddingston,
and Andrew, natural son of John Ker. Robert Gairdnar and James Henrysoun,
notaries. [1531, Box -10.
1435. 27th January 1603.] Instrument of Sasine following upon and narrating
the charter and precept of sasine, dated 3rd and 8lh July 1002, No. 1425 sujnv, hy
Andrew Ker of Lintoun, and his son, to John Ker, burgess of Edinburgh, and his
spouse, of the church lands of Duddingston, as described. Sasine given by Andrew
Ker of Brumclands on 27th January, and recorded in secretary's register 24th February
1603. Witnesses, Andrew Ker, son natural of said John Ker, George Inglis, meal-
dealer in Edinburgh, and others. Robert Gairdner and James Henryson, notaries.
[788, Box 22.
1436. 21st February 1603.] Charter by Mr. George Lauder of Bass, in terms of
a contract, dated 21st February 1003, alienating to .Tames Maitland of Lethington
the mill of Tofts, called Mersington mill, in the parish of Eccles and shire of Berwick :
To be held blench of the granter. Robert Haitlie of Plewland named as bailie in
precept for sasine. At Edinburgh, 21st February 1003. Witnesses, .John Lauder in
Tunynghame, Gilljert Lauder, servant of Mr. George, Mr. John Paip, writer in Edin-
burgh, and others. Signed, ' iNIr. G. Lauder of Bass.' Seal attached, a griffin within a
double tressure counterflowered. Legend: ' S. Georgii Lavder de Bas.' [1923, Box 49.
1437. 24th February 1603.] Charter by King .Tames the Sixth narrating that the
late James Smollet of Kirktoun, burgess of Dumbarton, his heirs, children, and succes-
sors, are native and ancient tenants and possessors of the lands underwritten, and that
Margaret Smollet, the oidy lawful offspring and living daughter of the said late
James, now has good and undoubted right to the lands, and so ought to be preferred
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to the feu-farm, etc. ; for which reason the king grants to the said Margaret, as the said
sole daughter, and to her husband, James Buntene of Sucquoth, their heirs, etc., the
lands of the Kirktoun of Cardross and Clerkhill, in the parish of Cardross, dukedom of
Lennox, and shire of Dumbarton : To ))e hold in feu-farm for fourteen merks yearly and
other dues. Holyroodhouse, 2-ith February 1603. This charter, which is in very bad
condition, does not appear to be in the register of the great seal. [1863, Box 48.
1438. 24th February 1G03.] Precept of Sasine following upon said charter for
infefting Margaret Smollet and her husband, James Buntene of Sucquoth, in the
said lands. 24th February 1G03. [1864, Box 48.
1439. "th March 1603.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in the
charter of sale. No. 1436 giipr((, dated Edinburgh, 21st February 1603, by Mr. George
Lauder of the Bass to James Maitland of Lethington. Sasine given 7th ALirch 1603,
by Robert Haitlie of Upper Plewland, as bailie. Recorded in the secretary's register
for Berwick, Peeljles, Selkirk, Roxburgh, and Lauderdale, 10th April 1603. Witnesses
to sasine. Hector Furd, senior, Hector Furd, junior, his son, in Clekinscleuch, William
Furde in Cruiklaw, and others. Alexander Cuik, notary public. [1021, Box 28.
1440. 12th March 1603.] Precept by King James the Sixth for infefting John
Ker, burgess of Edinburgh, and Elizabeth Weir, his spouse, in conjunct fee, and their
heirs, in the kirk lands of the vicarage of Duddingston, in the town and territory of
Wester Duddingston, as fully described in charter of 1st June and 10th July 1-599, No.
1377 siqiiv ; also in that portion of land called the Orchard, in the said territory of
Duddingston, as described in No. 1113 siqrni, of date 18th March 1586, with common
pasture, etc. ; also the church lands of the vicarage of Maxwellheugh, in the sherift'dom
of Roxlnn-gh, and a tenement in the town of Kelso, in the fore street ('anteriori via')
on the west side, between the lands of Gilbert Mow on north, the mill street on south,
the lands of John Wauch on west, and the ' flesche stokis ' on east, occupied by David
Robieson — all which lands formerly belonged to the abliacy of Kelso. Precept dated
Holyroodhouse, 12th March 1603. [2849, Box 7.5.
1441. 22nd April 1603.] Charter by James Scrymgeour of Myeris and James
Maxwell, bailies of the town of Auchtermuchty, alienating to .L\mes Gilmour, brolher-
german of Robert Gilmoui', Imrgess of said burgh, the lands called tlie Oflicer's land of
Auchtermuchty, of which one portion or ' butt ' lies in that part or ' sched ' called the
'guid uyfis flett,' and the other portion lies in the 'conyflett' and is called the 'nuik,'
liounded l)y the green stank, Blackball, the lands of James Clerk, James Sciymgeour,
Andrew Scott, and James Baueraige, as described, with a toft of land, in the territory of
said burgh and shire of Fife, and common pasture on the hill of Auchtermuchty, etc.
Auchtermuchty, 22nd April 1603. AMtnesses, Andrew Biecartoun of Casch, Nathaniel
Moncreif in Methwen, Andrew Pirie in Auchtcrmuchtie, Thomas Robertson, younger,
there, and others. Stephen Paterson, clerk of the stewartry of Fife, and Hector Arnott,
notaries, sign for council of burgh. [1085, Box 29.
1442. 28th April 1603.] Charter by John Scrimgeour, brother and heir of the
late James Scrymgeour, burgess of Dundee, with consent of Mr. Alexander Scrymgeour,
his brother-german, of ^largaret Anderson, his mother, and of Elizabeth Symmer, relict
of James Scrymgeour, alienating, in terms of a contract, dated at Dundee, 22nd March
1602, to John Zeman, burgess of Dundee, and Euphamia Goldslvn, his wife, a house
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ill the Fluker gate of Dundee, described in next writ. Dundee, 28th April 1603.
Witnesses, Gilbert Scrymgeour, brother-german of John Scrj'mgeour of Kirktoun, Mr.
John Ogilvie, minister of Kinnaird, David Abercrombie of Pittelpie, David Abercrombie
in Nevry (?), and Thomas Coustoun, burgess of Dundee. AVilliam Spalding and John
Pattoun act as notaries. [1428, Box 37.
1443. 29th April 1603.] Charter by John Zeman, merchant, burgess of Dundee,
and Euphemia Goldman, his spouse, with consent of Sir James Scrymgeour of Dudhope,
knight, provost of the constabulary of said burgh of Dundee, as superior, selling to
William Goldm.vn, merchant, burgess of Dundee, that principal house, Avith 'galrie'
and ' musco, vulgo lie studie ' in the north end of the galleiy, with close and yard of
the house, lately acquired from John Scrymgeour, brother of the late James Scrym-
geour, burgess [No. 1-117 suprti], and with free ish and entry as well by the front door
toward the street or place ('plateam') as by the back door toward the sea — lying on the
south of the street of St. Marj- Virgin or the Flukergate, between the lands of the
heirs of George Spens on west, the lands formerly of Thomas Mure, now of Andrew
Pantar, and AVilliam Lochmalony on east, a waste land on south, and the fore land
alienated by the said John Scrymgeor to .Tames Fyfl'e, baker, on north, as principal ;
also in special warrandice of above, the back lands, vdih 'malthou.s, kill and cobill,' etc.,
lying between the yard of the said principal house on north, A\'illiam Loehmalony's
lands on east, George Eamsay's lands on west, and the sea-flow on south, in security,
in the event of any interference by James Fyff, Robert Bultie, and Patrick Kinnaird,
l)urgesses of said burgh, holdei'S of an aiuuialrent over the principal tenement ; reserv-
ing to Elizabeth Symer, relict of said late James Scrymgeour, a liferent in a part of the
gallery, designed in a contract between him and her : To be held of the superior for
rendering burgage ser^nce and paying 23s. 4d. yearly to the chaplain of the chaplainry
of St. James the Less, in the parish church of Dundee. Dated at I >undee, 29th April
1603. AVitnesscs, Gilbert Scrj'mgeour, servant of said constabulary, Andrew Moncur
of Balmaw, Thomas Hunter, notary, Gilbert Scrymgeour, John Goldman, Thomas Gold-
man, brothers of said .Tohn, David Wedderbiu-n, and Andrew Kynnard. .Tohn Pattoun,
notary in Dundee, \rater. Sir James Scrymgeour signs as consentcr. Two seals
attached, defaced. [1360, Box 35.
1444. -ith May 1603.] Listrument of Sasine following on and narrating the
preceding charter. Sasine given In' AVilliam Auchinlek, bailie of Dundee, 4th Maj-
1603, after which Magdalena Scrymgeour, wife of Mr. John Ogilvie, minister at Kin-
naird, with his consent, renounced all her rights in the said house or any part thereof.
AVitnesses, Gilbert Scrymgeour, brother-german of John Scrymgeour of Kirkton, Thomas
Goldman, brother-german of said AA'illiam, the said Mr. John Ogilvie, David Anderson
and Thomas Spens, officers of burgh. ^Ir. Alexander AA'edderburn, clerk of Dundee,
notary. [1996, Box 51.
1445. 17th May 1603.] Extract Eetour of John Thomson, as nearest and lawful
heir of his father, the late Mr. Alexander Thomson, advocate (who died in January
1603), in the lands of Duddingston. Edinburgh, 17th ^lay 1603. [1489, Box 38.
1446. 7th June 1603.] Letters Patent by King James the Sixth, assuming Robert
Coltart as attorney for JoHX Thomson in all causes. 7th June 1603. [572, Box 16.
1447. 10th June 1603.] Listrument of Sasine following on a crown precept from
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chancery, d.ated 7th June 1603, for infefting John Thomson, as nearest and law-ful heir
of his f.ither, the late .Mr. Alexander Thomson of Diiddingston, in the lands of Easter
anil \\'cster Diiddingston, taking security for XlOO Scots as duplication of the feu-farm.
Sasine given 10th .lune, and recorded in the secretary's register for Edinburgh, 30th
June 1G03. \\'itnesses, John Galbraith, son of the late John Galliraith, merchant,
burgess of Edinburgh, David Craig of Easter Dudingston, James Anderson there,
Thdnias Scott, George Purdie, Serjeants of the sheriffdom, and Patrick Acarsaiie, notary
l)nlih'c. Notary, Kol)ert Stewart of St. Andrews diocese. [2494, Box G4.
1448. ^th SeptemJier 1603.] Charter by John Douglas, 'filius naturalis' of the
late Hector Houglas, and hereditary feu-farmer of the lands named (in terms of a con-
tract, dated 8th and lith June 1603, between John Broun, minister of God's Word, on
the one part, and the granter, with consent of Elizabeth Bynnie, his spouse, as principal.
Sir James Douglas of Drumlanrig, knight, as cautioner, and Mr. John Douglas of Airt-
laiid for his interest), granting, with the consents foresaid, and selling to the said John
BiiiiUN and Sau.v Hope, his wife, the granter's kirk lands of the vicarage pensionary of
Glencairn, as in No. 890 sujyra (reserving a reasonable portion of the same for the
glebe of the nu'nisters at the church of Glencairn, according to the Act of Parliament) :
To be held from the granter of the king and his successors in fen-farm for a feu-duty
of .56s. 8d. yearly. Precept of sasine directed to John Crichton of Crawfurdstoun.
Dated at Drumlanrig, 8th September 1603. Witnesses, William Davidson in Merchis-
cleuch, ^\'alter Gi))soun in Edinlnngh, Edward Wilsoun in Drumlanrig, James Espie,
clothier, Koliert Phillop, notary pulilic, and Thomas, his son, James Dowie, notary, and
James Gilison, burgess of Dumfries. [3254, Box 86.
1449. 12th September 1603.] Charter by Sir James Sandilands of Slamannan,
knight, granting in terms of a contract, dated 6th September 1603, between Andrew
Edmonstone of that Ilk, John Edmonstone, his son and apparent heir, and the said Sir
.Tames, for himself and as acting for Francis Wachope, eldest lawful son of the late Archi-
bald Wachope, formerly of Niddry, the whole lands of Caldcoittis, in the sheriffdom of
Edinlnirgh, heritably and irredeemably, in favour of the said AxUKEW Edmoxstoxe
and his heiis : To be held a me of the crown. Reddendo, £8, 8s. Scots and other dues.
Dated at Edinburgh, 12th September 1603. Witnesses, Mr. John Spottiswood, rector
of Calder [afterwards archbishop of St. Andrews], James Tennend of Lynhous, Mr.
AIexan<ler King, advocate, and Mr. Kobeit AVilliamson, writer. [302, Box 9.
1450. 14th September 1G03.] Instrument narrating that William Bruce of Earls-
hall (by his procurator) resigned an annualrent of £10 Scots from the lands of Cletty,
in the sheriffdom of Fife, into the hands of his superior, David Kams.iy, liferenter of
s.-»id lands, in favour of David Ramsay, lawful son to the late Patrick Ramsay in Sand-
furd : To be held blench. Done on the lands, 14th September 1603. Witnesses, David
and .Vrchibald Wilson, Andrew xVnderson, and Henry Aithtmutte [Auchmuty]. Notary,
James Andersoun. [2933, Box 77.
1451. 15th September 1603. J Instrument of Sasine following on a precept of claiv
constat by David Ramsay, lord of the franktenement of Clettie, for infefting William
BnrcE, now of Eailshall, as heir of his father, the late Alexander Bruce of Earlshall,
in the abcne aniuialrent from the lands of Clettie: Held of the granter in bleneh-fami.
Witnesses to precept, David Robertson and David Paterson. Sasine given by Henry
Audimoute, bailie, loth September 1603. Witnesses, David Ramsay of Clettie, Archi-
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bald Wilson, David Wilson in Clcttic, and Andrew Anderson. James Anderson, notary,
clerk of the burgh of Cupar. [29G7, Box 78.
1452. '••th Novoniber 1G0.3.] Charter by Robert Rciitoiin, brother-fjerman of
l)avid licntoun of Ijillie, with consent of his brother, for comploting a contract between
them and James Sinclair, brother-german of Robert Sinclair of Langformacus, selling
and alienating to Jame« Sinclaih, his heirs, etc., the shady-half of the lands called the
Ros, extending to two husliandlands belonging to the granter in liferent, in the barony
of Coldingham and shire of Berwick : To be held of David Kenton in blench-farm ; with
clause of warrandice from the granter and from his brother after his decease. Charter
written by George Sprott, notary in Eymouth, and signed by the parties at 'Billie-
place,' 9th November 160;5. Witnesses, William Wardlaw in Uestoun, William Biiikles,
servitor of granter, the said George Sprott, and John Paxtoun in Auchincraw. [24;iO,
Box 62.
Note. — This man, George Sprott, the writer of the document, was the same who in
1608 confessed his share in the so-called Logan conspiracy with Gowrie, and apparently
also his forgery of the letters afterwards produced in the trial of ' Logan's bones.'
1453. 31st October 1603.] Charter by John Scrymgoour of Glaswall nan-ating
a sasine, dated 11th December 1590, given by John An<lcrson, fen-farmer of the wester
third of the lands of Wester Turbyrnc, to \\'il-l,i.\M CoijiiiKUAN or Ci"'hki;an, mer-
chant in Kirriemuir, in terms of a bond, of an aci-e of arable land of said third, called
' Drumdreby (?) aiker,' compiehending his portion of that part of Wester Turbryn,
between the waj' leading to IJowbuttis on east, the moor of Lyftie on south, the rivulet
called 'Strype' on west, and the burn of Gabrie on north, presently occupied by David
Hesvall, in the regality of Kirriemuir and shire of Forfar, which sasine Scrymgcour
confirms and ratifies to the grantee : To be held for 12s. yearly. Glaswell, 31st October
1603. Witnesses, Gilbert Scrymgeour, the grantor's son, James Croml)C, king's
messenger, David Gray, ' histrionis,' and Abraham I'iggot, notary public. The wit-
nesses to the sasine cited are James Cocheran in Keremnir, George Henrysoun in
Newtoun of (Jeanies, Alexander Piggott in Keremnir, John Anderson, skinner, and
Abraham Piggott. [MOO, Box 38.
1454. 11th November 1603.] Instrument of Sasine following on the jn-eceding
charter. Sasine given by Thomas Haistie in Ros, as bailie, on 11th November 1603.
Witnesses, William Wardlaw in Wcstrcstoun, John I'axtonn in Audinci'a, (Scorge
Haistie, father of said Thomas, also in Ro.s, John Maislet in Crawslaid, George Fair in
Westrestoun, and Patrick Cokburne, servitor of grantee, George Sprott also being
the writer of this dociniicnt, which bears his doeqnet and 'sigruuu ' as notary. Recorded
in the secretary's legister for Berwick, Roxburgh, etc., 30th November 1603. [2431,
Box 62.
1455. 1st December 1603.] Charter by King James the Sixth confirming two
charters by Sir .lames Sandilands of Slamannanc, knight, as follows : (1) Charter dated
12th September 160.'i, by the said James Sandilands, granting in terms of a contract of
sale between him, for himself, and also on behalf of Francis Wachope, eldest son of the
late Archibald Wachope, formerly of Niddry, and Andrew Ednionstone of that Ilk and
John Edmonstone, his son and apparent heir, one husliaiid-land of the Mains of
(iilmerton called Boiglandis, a ten-merk land of said Mains called Liunlislands ; also a
£10 land of the town and lands of Gilmerton, and ten merks of lands called the Mains,
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to the said Andrew Kumonstoxk, his heirs, etc. Reddendo, the services due to the
crown. Precept of .s;isiiic directed to Robert Young in Edmoiistoun, as bailie. (2)
Charter, also dated 12th September 1603, by the same grantor to the same grantee in
terms as above, of a third part of the lands and mill of Nudry-marshall, with manor,
etc., lying in the shire of Edinlturgh, in security of the lands conveyed by charter
No. 1 and of other lands named. Reddendo as above. Both these charters are said
to be written in the writing-office of Adam Lawte, writer, Edinburgh, by Daniel
Melvill, his servitor, and the witnesses are the same in both — Mr. John Spottiswode,
rector of Calder, James Tennend of Lynhous, Mr. Alexander King, advocate, and Mr.
Robert Williuiiisoii, writer. Edinburgli, 1st December 1G03. [172, Box 6.
1456. 2nd December 1G03.] Precept of Clare Constat by Alexander [Seton], Lord
Fyvie, provost of Edinburgh, and four bailies, for infefting John Wilsox, brother
of the late Robert Wilson, as heir of his brother, in the three acres of land of the
first part of the common moor, formerly belonging to Thomas Boyes [described in
Nos. 5.57 and 773 suiini]. Reddendo, 5s. Dated at Edinlnirgh, 2nd December 1G03.
Witnesses, William Mauld, dean of guild, Hector Raa, treasurer, John Moresoun,
Thomas .Speir, Archibald Johnstoun, merchants, James Nicolsoun, clothier, and Alexander
Bruce, cutler, councillors, and Mr. John Hay, depute-clerk of the bm-gh. Signed only
by the four bailies. [1+1, Box 4.
1457. 7th December 1603.] Charter by .Mr. John Nymbill, superior of the lands,
gianting to Anih;e\v Forsytii in Dalkeith, with [Elizai;etii] S.viklkk, his spouse,
an acre of arable land in the field called Thornycruiks, as described in No. 1359 «»//)•« : To
be held blench of the granter. Dated at Dalkeith, 7th December 1603. Witnesses,
Mr. Archibald Symsoun, minister of Dalkeith, Mr. Patrick Tumour, minister, Gavin
Saidlar in Dalkeith. Signed, ' Mr. Johne Nimbill, minister of Christis ewangell.'
[1297, Box 34.
1458. 8th Decemlier 1603.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in the
preceding charter. Sasine given 8th December 1603, hy Adam Calderwod in Dalkeith,
as bailie. Witnesses, Hector Trumbill in Dalkeith, John Monteith there, William
Anderson, Serjeant, and John Dalrumpill, servant to the notary, Archibald Millar, of
St. Andrews diocese. [284, Box 9.
1459. 20th December 1603.] Instrument of Sasine following on precept,
dated 2nd December 1603 [No. 1456 mpni\ in favour of John Wilson. Sasine given
on the lands l)y Thomas Fyschiar, Ijailie of Eilinburgh, 20th December 1603, George
Dewar being attorney for grantee. Witnesses, David Aikenheid, Itailie, Robert Jardane,
armourer, Robert Boustoun, tailor, William Gray, merchant, Alexander Strabrok and
.John Sprot, Serjeants of the burgh, and John Nicolson, servant of Mr. Alexander
Guthre, the lnu-gh clerk and notary. [112, Box 4.
1460. 11th February 1604.] Charter by Sir Robert Halkheid [Halket] of
Pitflrrane, conveying in terms of contract of sale, dated at Dunfermline, 6th January
1604, to Sin AxDP.KW Mei.vii.l of Garvock, and Ei.iz.vr.KTii H.vjiit.ton, his wife, the
granter's eightli part of the lauds of Southfoid, in the parish and regality of Dunferndine
and shire of Fife : To be held of Queen Anna [wife of King James the Sixth], as
superior of said regality, in feu-faim, for a reddendo of 29s. 4d. yearly, 'cum una
pultrea et dimidia,' in name of feu-farm. Precept of sasine directed to Patrick
Stewart of Riith, as bailie. Dated at Dunfermline, 1 1th February 1604. Witnesses,
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Patrick Halkheid, brother-german of granter, William Creychtoun, servitor of Sir
Andrew Melvill, AValter Yo\ing, also his servitor, James Kiiigoriie, clerk of the regality
of Dunfermline, and Robert Trumble, his servitor, writer of charter. [188, Box 7.
1461. 12th March IGOi.] Instrument of Sasine following on the above charter of
alienation. Sasine given 12th March 1G04, by Patrick Stewart of Baith [Heath], as
bailie of Sir Robert, and recorded in the secretary's register at Craill on 31st March,
same year. Notary, James Kingorne, clerk of said regality. Witnesses to sasine,
William \\'alwood, portioner of Touch, Robert Trumble, son and heir-apparent of Henry
Trumble, merchant, burgess of Dunfermline, Alexander Greg, servitor of Patrick
Stewart, and others. [1146, Box 30.
1462. 12th March 1G04.] Notarial Instrument of Sasine in favour of Siu
Andrew Melvill of Garvock, knight, and Eliz.vbeth H.vmiltox, his spouse, following
on a precept directed to Patrick Stewart of Baith, in a charter of sale in their favour, d.itcd
9th February 1C04, by George Durie of Craigluscour, of a quarter of the town and
lands of Southfoid, in the parish and regality of Dunfermline and shire of Fife : To be
held of Queen Anna for 58s. 8d. Scots and other dues. Sasine given 12th, and lecorded
in the secretary's register at Craill, 31st March 1604. .James Kingorne, notary public.
Among other witnesses to the sasine is Robert Trumble, son and heir-apparent of
Henry Trumble, merchant, biugess of the burgh of Dunfermline. [443, Box 13.
1463. 12th March 1604.] Instrument of Sasine in favour of Siu Andrew
Melvii.l of Garvock and ELiZAnETii Hamiltox, his spouse, following upon a precept
in a charter of sale, dated at Dunfermline, 18th January 1604, to them by William
Walwood, portioner of Touch, of that eighth part of the town and lands of Southfoid,
called Gray's eighth part, in the parish and regality of Dunfermline and shire of Fife.
Sasine given by Patrick Stewart of Baith, as bailie, on 12th March 1604, and
recorded in the secretary's register at Craill, 31st March, same year. Witnesses, Robert
Trumble, son and heir-apparent of Henrj' Trumble, merchant, burgess of Dunfermline,
and William Walwood, son to the above William, and others, as in preceding writs.
.James Kingorne, notary public. [509, Box 15.
1464. Sth April 1604.] Precept of Chre C'mslal by .John Kennedy of Blairquhan
and John Kennedy, fiar of Blainiuhati, his first-born son, as superiors (directed to John
M'Clure in Hiegaitt, as bailie), for infefting M^VRG.veet Macadam and her spouse in
the 20s. lands of Bennan, as described in No. 1015 supra, in the earldom of Cai-rick
and shire of Ayr, on the narrative that the late Andrew Macatlam of ^^'aterhead of
Geithe, and Christina Kennedy, his wife, died last vest in s.aid lands, solil to them by
the elder John Kennedy, and that the said ^largaret Macadam, elder (laughter of the
said Andrew and Christina, and now spouse of Gilbert ]\Iacaclam of Watcrhead of Geith,
is their lawful and now nearest heir, by reason also of a disposition to her liy the late
Janet ^lacadam, her sister, some time spouse of William Cunningham of Polqubarne,
the other daughter of said Andrew and Christina. The lands to be held in blench-farm
of the granters. At Blairquhan and Ayr, 8th and 23rd April 1604. Witnesses, James
Kennedy of Crugiltoun, Duncan M'Adam in Ayr, William Bryan, noUry public, and
AVilliara Maccaddam in ^VJdcragoche. An indorsation, signed by William Bryan, notes
that .s<asine was given 11th May 1604. [2349, Box 60.
1465. l"th May 1604.] Charter by John Symmer of Brathinche, with consent of
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Katharine Strathachin, his wife, and John Symmer, his lawful son, and also of
Alexander [Campbell], bishop of Brccliin, granting to JiiHX Dempster of Balronie, and
his heirs, an annualrent of six bolls of oatmeal, to be uplifted from the lands of Brath-
inche, in the barony of Kcthik and shire of Forfar. Dated at Brechin, 17th May 1601.
Witnesses, George Wright, notary, George Dempster, M'illiara Lind.say, and Alexander
Clark, citizens of Brechin. Signed and sealed by granter [seal attiiched, faint impres-
sion, a device]. A docnuct signed by David [Lindsay], bishop of Brechin, approving of
the grant, is added of date 11th February 1623. [438, Box 12.
1466. 1st June 1604.] Letter of Reversion by Margaret Balfour, relict of
Alexander Menteith of Gogar, binding herself, on payment of £200 Scots within the
parish kirk of Clakmannane, to resign in favour of David B.\lfouk, fiar of Powhous,
an ainiualrent of £20 Scots, due to her from his lands of Powhous, or any part thereof,
in the parish of Logy and sherift'dom of Clakmannane. Dated and signed at the
Gogar, 1st June 1604. Witnesses, John Scherp in Stirling, James Ewing at the
Craigend, servant of David Balfour, Andrew Cnstie in Gollin, and James Drysdell in
Bowhouse of Sauchy. [775, Box 22.
1467. 11th June 1604.] Precept of Clure Cundat directed to David Welsh of
Stopfuird, as bailie, by James Douglas of Baitfuird, laird of the fee of the lands and
barony of Drumsteir and superior of the lands underwritten, with consent of Mr.
Robert Douglas, provost of Lincluden, lord of the liferent of the same, for infefting
Robert Anderson, brother-german of Herbert Anderson of Sterriclcuch, as brother and
nearest lawful heir of the said Herbert, deceased, in the half-merk land of Sterriclcuch,
in the barony of Drumsleit, parish of Troqueer, regality of Lincluden and stewartry of
Kirkcudbright, held in feu-farm. Dated at Dumfries, 11th June 1604. Witnesses, John
M'Ghie and Herbert Cunygbame, notaries. Signed by James and Mr. Robert Douglas,
and the latter's seal is attached — Douglas arms debruised by hend sinister. [610, Box 18.
1468. 1st, 1.5th, 28th June 1604.] Charter by Mr. Richard Kene, writer,
Edinburgh, son and heir of the late Mr. John Kene, writer, Edinburgh, with consent of
Jonet Strang, his mother, and of .James .Mowat, writer of the secretjiry's register in the
shires of Aberdeen and Kincardin, chaplain of the holy rood chapel formerly situated
in the lower part of the cemetery of St. Giles Church, Edinburgh, superior of the
subjects disponed, also with consent of John Johnstoun, patron of the said chaplainrv,
lawful son of the late .John Johnstoun, writer and clerk of council and session, selling and
disponing to Ad.\m Couper of Gogar, M.\rgaret Dennistoun, his spouse, their heirs,
etc., a tenement of land, now waste, lying in the 1>urgh of Edinburgh, ' in vico boario,
Ik Cowgait,' on the south side of that street, near the said chapel, bounded on the south
by the ' arable lands called A\'airin's croft now pertaining to the society of brewers or
maltsters,' and otherwise by the properties of the late James Ijamb, now waste, John
Adamson, younger, and the heirs of the late .John Nicolson, candlemakcr, as described :
To be hold of the king for burgage service, and of the said James .Mowat, chaplain, for
a reddendo of £6, 16s. 8d. yearly. Dated at P^dinburgh and Aberdeen, 1st, 1.5th, and
28th days of Jime 1604. AVitnesscs, Mr. John Scrogie, advocjite, -Mr. Andrew
Pluraar, writer, ]Mr. Thomas Nicolson, commissary of Aberdeen, and others, witnesses.
Robert Newlands and Robert Gairdnar sign as notaries. [464, Box 13.
1469. 2.jth July 1604.] Charter by William Allan, burgess of Aberdeen, with
consent of Andrew Herwie of Alrik, and James Herwie, his eldest son and heir, for their
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interest, in terms of a contract between the granter on one part, and Thomas Gordon of
(irandhame, for himself and MAitciAltET Foiusics, his wife, on the other part, granting to
them and their heirs-male, etc., in feii-farni, the town and lands of Carntiuld, with manor-
honse, etc., also the lands of Denstonn and Corthyhnk, with tofts, etc., in the parish of St.
Maurice ('divi .Manrilii') [St. Machar] and shire of Aberdeen, with free pasture, etc.,
lielonging to the lands : To be held from the granter of the principal, regents, etc., of the
Royal [King's] College of Old Aberdeen, in feu-fai'm for the feu-duty as follows, the
lands of Dcnstoun and Corthybuk, £\), Gs. 8tl., and the lands of Carneficld, 4 merks
and other sums blaid<. A\'ith power to the said superiors to lease their teindsheaves
within the lands of Denstoun, or Dilspio adjoining, as their necessity requires, also to
dig fuel in the same lands, so long as they inhaliit the manse of the dean of the
Cathedral of Aberdeen. With clause of warrandice, etc. Dated at Aliordccn, 2.jth
July 1604. \\'itncsses, Mr. Kobert I'aip, advocate, George Clark, his servitor, David
Mar, Alexander Kempt, burgesses of Alierdeen, John Robertson, servitor of Mr.
Thomas Molle.soun, common clerk of Aberdeen, Robert Mutray, burgess there, and Mr.
Andrew Clark, notary public. [;3029, Bo.x 79.
1470. l-'5th October 1604.] Procuratory by Andrew Lundy of Stratherlie, directed
to James Kay, writer, for resigning the third j)art of his lands of Stratharlie into the
hands of John, Lord Lindsay of the Byres, as lord superior of said third part [cf. No.
1261 siijira], for new infeftment in favour of JuUN Lundy, the granter's son and heir,
reserving the granter's liferent. Dated at Anstruther, 13th October 1604. Signed by
the granter as 'fier of Stratharlie.' Arthur Forbes of Reres, and James, his son,
Mr. John Carmichael, ndnister, with others, witnesses. [722, IJox 21.
1471. 29th October 1604.] Charter by John Mac-allan, burgess of Inverness, in
terms of a decreet-arbitral, dated at Inverness, 6tli February 1604, alienating to James
Fraseu INI'Allister, burgess of Inverness, and Euzaisetii Ross, his spouse, two
particates of land, with houses thereon, etc., in the burgh of Inverness, on the west side
of the water of Ness, bounded between the lands of the said James Fraser on west and
south, the common vennel called the 'milnclcad' on east and the common street on
north, as described : To be held of the king for twopence-farthing bui'ghal rent, payitig
also 3s. Scots to the new Mary aisle in the church of Inverness. Signed, 'Johne
Makallan, bges of InOnes.' Charter, resignation, and sasine all in one writ, dated
29th October 1604. Sasine given liy James Cnthbert, elder, one of the bailies of
Inverness. Witnesses, John Wans of Lochslync, Alexander Cnthljert, William Raterson,
senior, Andrew M'Conill, burges.ses of Inverness, and Jasper Cuming, notary. William
Campbel, of Dunkeld diocese, notary public. [1932, Box 49.
1472. 30th October 1604.] Notarial Instrument narrating the resignation (in
terms of a marriage contraet dated in 1600) by Andrew Lundy of Stratherlie into the
hands of his superior, John Lundy of that Ilk, of the two parts of the lands of Stratharlie
in favour of John Lundy, younger, of Stratharlie, reserving Andrew Lundy 's liferent,
and also to Agnes Kay, spouse of John Lundj^, her liferent of six chalders, etc. [see note
to No. 1374 sitjira]. Sasine given of the lands, with the house, etc., of Nether Stratharlie,
occupied for his life by John Lundy, senior, of Stratharlie, on 30th October 1604.
Recorded in the secretary's register for Fife, 31st October 1604. Witnesses, Alexander
Spens, brother-german of the laird of Lathalland, Ileniy Spens, servitor of John Lundy
of that Ilk, David Symsone, younger, in Coit, and John Clavye in Drumeldre. Adam
Litiljohne, notary. [723, Box 21.
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1473. 1st November ICOt.] Charter l)y John Lundy of that Ilk, as superior,
gi-anting in favour of John TjUNDY, son and apparent heir of Andrew Lundy, fiar of
Str.atherlie, and to the heirs begot betwixt him and his wife, Agnes Kay, the two parts
of the lands of Stratherlie, templar-lands, etc., reserving liferents. At Lundy, 1st
November IGOt. Witnesses, David Lundy in Largo, William Lundy in Fafield, and
others. [724, Box 21.
1474. i'th and 10th November 1604.] Charter liy James Home, son and heir of
the late Cuthbert Home in Eyemouth, who was father's brother of the late Alexander
Home in the ' Crocegait ' of Coldingham, and so lawful and nearest heir of tailzie and
l)rovision of the said late Alexander, with consent of Hercules King in Bogan green in
Coldingham, his interdictor, alienating to Mr. Alexander Lauder in Coldingham
three husband-lands and a half and two cot-lands, of which two husband-lands, with the
two cot-lands, lie in Skaitbieburn, and one husband-land and a half in Eikkilsyde, formerly'
occupied by the said late Alexander Home, in the territory of Coldingham atid shii'C of
Berwick: To be held of the king and his successors in feu-farm for .59.s. Id. yearly of
money, with seven capons and seven poultry, with the services used and wont. Dated
and signed at Tynnyngham and Coldingham, 0th and 10th November 1604. Witnesses,
iMr. James Young, nnnister at Tynningham, l\()l)ert Schoi'tus there, George Skougall,
brother-gernian of John Skougall of that Ilk, Gilbert Lauder, servitor of Mr. George
Lauder of Bass, liobert Lauder, W.S., George Tod, Francis .Melving, James Craw in
Quhytrig [or Quhytkirk], David Lumsden, and John Lumsden, officer in Coldingham.
John Hoi'ne and Creorge Sprott, notaries public, sign for Hercules King, the consenter.
[10G7, Box 29.
1475. 9th November 1604.] Duplicate of the above charter by James Home to
Alexander Lauder in Coldingham of the lands described in preceding writ : To be
held for one penny Ijlench of the gi'anter, and of the king as narrated above. Same
places, date, and witnesses, e.xcept that only George Sprott signs as notary. [1 286, Box ."U.
1476. 10th November 1604.] Instrument of Sasine following upon and narrating
jjrecept in the above charter in favour of the said Alexandei; Lauder, portioner in
Coldingham. Sasine given 10th November 1604, by John Melvin in Coldingham,
liailie. Witne.s.ses as in preceding writs, from Francis Melving to John Lumsden.
John Home, clerk of St. Andrews diocese, notary public, and George Sprott, co-notary.
Registered 12th November in the secretary's register for Berwickshire. [1287, Box 31.
1477. I'ilh November 1604.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that William Ander-
son, one of the bailies of ({la.sgow, gave sa.sine to John Hall, son and heir of the late
John Hall in Craigis, as true, lawful, and undoubted heir of his father so found to be by
a ward of court ('per vardam curie') of said burgh, and because his father died last vestand
seised in the following: — A rood of land in territory of s.aid burgh in a new croft called
Young's croft, the lands of the late Thomas Normount on the cast, the lands of Patrick
Gray on west, and the common 'lone' on north ? [torn here]; another rood of land in
croft called Mwris croft, between the lands of Thomas Pettingrew on the east, the lands
formerly of Uoliert Young on west, the common way called 'the lone' on south;
another rood lying [torn] . . ., 'mora in regia prcdicta,' formerly belonging to the late
David Herriot, between the lands of the late Nicolas Snodgers on east and those of the
late John Fleming on west; also another rood lying in said moor ('mora') in the croft
called Youngis croft, formerly belonging to James Yylsoinie, l>etween the lands of John
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Gilmour on east and those of Thomas Bogill, l)aker, on west ; another rood of land in
said moor between the land of the late John Lnif on east, the lands of the late Gill)ert
Hall on west, and the common lone on north ; also the half of a house, with kiln and
yard, lying on south side of 'the Drygait,' lictwecn the land of James Kirkwood on
west, the puhlie way on north, and the stream of ' Molindinor' on east and south ; and
also in the half of a tenement of land, with yard, on south side of the ' Dr^'gait,'
hetween the lands of the late Robert Arskine on cast, tlie lands of the late William
Kyll on west, the 'Molindinor' on south, and the i)ulilic way on north. Sasine
given on the ground of the lands and tenements, IGth November 160-1-. Witnesses,
James Gilhagie in Keidiehill, John (?) Stark, James Bronnc, merchants, burgesses
of l)iu-gh, John Vilsounc and Andrew j\jidirsounc, serjeant (?). Archibald Heygait,
notary public. [1566, Box 40.
1478. 20th February 1605.] Charter by John, Lord Lindsay of the Byres, grants
ing in feu-farm to Jniix LunT)V, son and heir-apparent of Andrew Lnndy of Stratherlie,
a third part of the lands of Stratherlie, barony of Lnndy and shire of Fife [No. 1170
sup-a], for ten merks of former feu-duty and 6s. Sd. of augmentation. At Cupar,
20th February 1G05. Witnesses, David Lyndesay and David Arthc in Couper. [725,
Box 21.
1479. llth March 1605.] Contract between William Calderwood, elder, in Dal-
keith, on one part, and Andrew C.vi.dkrwood and William Calderwood, lawful
sons of Adam Calderwood in Dalkeith, his cou.sins, on the other part, by which the
said William Calderwood, senior, in consideration of his great age and infirmity, and
having no children, and because of a natural 'auld kyndlie cair of his kynmen and
name, cjuha hes bene auld citiccnaris and indwellaris in the burgh of Dalkeith,' conveys
first to the said Andrew a tenement and house new built, with houses, etc., and the
' auld kyll ' on south siile of the town of Dalkeith, at the Cross, between the land of the
heirs of the late Mongo Weddell on east, the lands of David Nymbill on west, the High
Street on north, and the common vennel passing to Newbottill on the south ; and
secondly, to the said William the cottage tenement (lescril)ed in No. 5S0 .<tipri( ; and
that under burden of a letter of reversion and other conditions, the lands being wadset
to the heirs of the late Captain William Weddell. At Dalkeith, 14th March 1605.
James Johnstone, son to the late Mr. Adam Johnstone, John Gouilaw, Daniel Mitchell,
and Alexander Pennycuk in Dalkeith, witnesses. A\'illi;im Calderwood, elder, and
Andrew sign, but the younger William signs by two notaries, Archiliald Millar and
Abraham Gray. [1196, Box 39.
1480. 14th March 1605.] Duplicate of the said contract. 14th March 1605.
[1497, Box 39.
1481. 25th March 1605.] Grant of Arms, with illuminated blazon, by Richard St.
George, Norroy king of arms north of Trent, to John Battershv of Bowland in the
county of York, Esquire, who has borne ' these arms, viz. : Or, a Saltyer Paly, Eiinyne
and Gieules, and being for some causes desyrons too alter his fonner creast hath re-
quested me, the said Norroy kyng of arms, too assigne vnto hym such creast as hee
may lawfully beare ; in consideracion whearof and for a further declaracyon of the
woorthyness of the said John Battersby, I, the sayd Norroy, haue giuen and graunted
hym thys creast or cognisance followyng, viz. : — On a wreath of his colours a Ram
passant, Ermyne, armed and membred, Or, mantled gieules, doobled argent, as more
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playnly in this margent depicted appeareth,' etc. Dated and signed 25th March 1605.
[299, Box 38.
1482. 2.3rd April 1605.] Instrument of Sasine in favour of Sir Ci^ud Hajolton
of Schawfield, knight, of the east croft in the territory of the burgh of Rutherglen, four
and a half rigs in said croft, between the lands of ^fichael Stewart on south, William
Watson on north, and James Crawfurd of Ferme on east, as described, and four ' butts '
of land on north side of said croft, extending in all to two acres ; also two meadows
commonly called the Flush, bounded between the lands of Henry Leich on south, the
street on north and west, and the lands called ' the Flotteris ' on east, resigned in the
hands of Andrew Pincartoun, one of the bailies of Kutherglen, by Patrick Clerk in
Achinvaiche in terms of a contract of sale betwixt him and Sir Claud Hamilton of
Schawfield, .Tonct Hamilton, his spouse. Sir Robert Hamilton of Lekprevik, knight,
William Hamilton in I'rcistfield, William PoUok, residing at the temple of Blantyre,
cautioners for Sir Claud and his wife. Sasine given 23rd April 1605. Witnesses, John
Riddaill, bailie, John Scot(?) in Hamiltouns ferme, James Hamilton in Turnelaw,
James Clack in Flemingtoun, John Pincartoun, Andrew Farie, Serjeants. William
Gray, clerk of Rutherglen, notary. [795, Box 22.
1483. 8th May 1605.] Notarial Instrument of Sasine in favour of John Luxdy
in terms of the charter, Xo. 1478 .■mjod. Dated 8th May 1605. Andrew Wood of
Largo, Rol)ert ^^'ood, his brother-german, Mr. John Auchinlek, minister at Largo, and
William Wod in Lammelethan, witnesses. Adam Litiljohne, notary. [726, Box 21.
1484. llth May 1G05.] Instrument of Sasine following on the precept of clarf.
conslut (dated at Blairquhan and Ayr, 8th and 23rd April 1604, Xo. 1164 supra) by
John Kennedy of Blairquhan and John Kennedy, fiar of Blairciuhan, in favour of
Margaket M'Caddam and her spouse. Sasine given to Adam Wallace in Straittoun,
acting for grantee, on llth May 1605. Witnesses, Peter M'Addame in (rlenheid. Hugh
Walker, buigess of Ayr, John M'Addame, son of the late David M'Adame of Cragin-
gidane, and John M'Millan in Straittoun. William Bryan, of Glasgow diocese, notary
public. [553, Box 16.
1485. 21st May 1605.] Xotarial Instniment narrating that .James Hamilton,
servitor to Sir Claude Hamilton of Shawfield, knight, acting as procurator for Sir
Robert Hamilton of Easter Greenlees, knight, appeared in presence of Sir Thomas
Otterburnc, younger, of Reidhall, knight, as superior of the half lands and half mill of
(iorgie, and presented a precept from the royal chancery, d.ated Edinburgh, 21st May
1605, in the third form, directed to Sir Thomas, requiring him to give sasine to the said
Siu Ror.EHT, as heir of the late .lames Hamilton of Shawfield, his gieat-grandfather,
last vest and seised in the said half lands and mill, holding, it is said, of Sir Thomas as
superior, to whom also a precept of sasine was handed, with a request that he would
sign and seal it as directed ; but this Sir Thomas refused to do, alleging ' that he knew
na vther vassillis of the said lands and mill hot his father and himselfc.' Instruments
were then taken in the hands of Mr. John Paip, notary pul)lic. At Redhall, 21st May
1605. Witnesses, .James Logane, son to John Logane, stabler in Edinburgh, and
William Porteous, servitor to Sir George Hamilton of Greinlaw, knight. [2488, Box 64.
1486. 29th May 1605.] Charter under the great seal of King James the Sixth,
narrating and confirming the charter of the kirk lands of Glencairn, No. 1448 supra, 8th
2z
362 CALENDAR OF [1605
Septcmher 1603, by John Douglas to John Broun. D.ated at Edinburgh, 29th May
1605. See Hegistmm. Marjni Sigilli, vol. vi. No. 161 -J. [.3255, Box 86.
1487. 2nd July 1605.] Extract Eetour of Service made before William Scmpill
of Bruntschiells, sheritT-depute of Renfrew, and the following jurors: William Mentcylh,
fiar of Carse, William Wallace of Johnstoun, William Wallace of EUirslie, William Knox
of Sewilaiid, David Hammiltmui of Bodclhauch, .lohn Qnhytfurde of that Ilk, .Mian
Hammiltoun of Ferguslie, George Crawfurde of Newtonn, Robert Algeo of Kaster
^\^alkiIlschaw, John Haramilton of Ravinscraig, James Wallace of Mureheid, James
Hammilton, burgess of (rlasgow, John Hammilton of Shawtoun, Thomas Quhytcfnrde,
and John Algeo, Ijurgesscs of Paisley, who declared that Sn; Rdi'.KUT ILmiiltdn of
Eastergreenlees was heir of his great-grandfather on the mother's side, the deceased
James Hamilton of Schawficld, in the half lands of Gorgie, and half mill, etc., formerly
held of Sir James Hamilton of Fiunart, and Elizabeth Levingatoun, his spouse, now
held of Sir Thomas Otterburn, younger, of Reidhall [cf. Nos. 366 and 1058 siijmi], and
which had been in the superior's hands for seventy-six years, since April 1529, when
James Hamilton of Schawfield died. Value, £7, 6s. 8d. Scots yearly — old extent,
36s. 8d. Scots. Pai.sley, 2nd July 1 605. [848, Box 24.
1488. 26th July 1605.] Instrument of Sasine, given with his own hands, by
William Galderwood, senior, to William, son of Adam Caldcrwood, of his share of the
property referred to in No. 1479 siipm, the tenement on the north side of the High
Street, Dalkeith, as in No. 5S0 .s)y>;v/. 26th July 1605. Same witnesses as in No.
1479 sujmi. Archibald Millar, notary public. Recorded in the secretary's register,
31st July 1605 (1). [1498, Box 39.
1489. 23rd August 1605.] C'hartcr by Jean Cranstoun, heiress of the under-
written lands, and James Cranstoun, portioner of Monktonnhall, her hu.sband, foi- fulfil-
ment of a contract between them (with consent of Sir William Cranstoun of that Ilk,
knight, and John Cranstoun of Skaittilnis, at whose instance they were interdicted),
and Sir Thomas Otterburn, younger, of Reidhall, knight (with consent of Mr. George
Lauder of Bass, John Cockburn, eldei-, of Clcrkington, Sir Richard Cockburn, younger,
of Clerkington, keeper of privy seal, and Thomas Otterburn, elder, of Reidhall, at whose
instance he was interdicted), also with consent of Sir William Seton, donator of the
granters' escheat and liferent; the contract being dated at Edinburgh, Musselburgh,
Saltoun, Haddington, Cavers, Clerkington, Bicl, Kirkhill, and Reidhall, on 15th, 6th,
23rd, 25th penultimate, 2nd and 3rd days of August and September , granting and
alienating to Siu TnoM.\s Otterburn and D.vme M.vrie Cockburn, his wife, in conjunct
fee, and their heirs, five o.vgangs of land of the lands of Monktonnhall, formerly occujiied
by the late John Cranstoun, father of the said Jean [No. 1090 siijin(], lying 'ryndaill'
in the territory of Monktonnhall, lordship of Musselburgh, and sheriffdom of Edinburgh,
as follows : Two o.xgangs of lands lying on the north of the said town, l)etween the
lands or tenement occupied by the late Thomas Hill on the east, the highways on south
and west, and the arable lands of said town or the said common way on the north,
containing in width of front twenty-three ells, extending to three perticates, or roods,
and five ells of land, and in width of back garden fifty-five ells, extending to nine roods
one ell, also containing at the upper part of said garden, at the ' madefactorium ' or
' steipstane,' in breadth from the 'eister gavill ' of the cist granary towards the west
side, thirty-one ells, extending to five roods and one ell of land, and in length of said
garden from the north end, namely, the conimnn way towards the south on the west
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side of the west granary and said ' steipstane,' sixty-two ells, extending to ten roods
two ells of liiiid ; also two other oxfjangs lying on the north side of said town, between
the lands formerly occupied by the late Thomas Mudie on the west, the lands formerly
occupied by the late Thomas Thomsoun and John Cas respectively on the east, the high-
way on south, and the arable lands of said town on north ; and one other oxgang of
land lying on south side of said town, between the lands formerly occupied by the late
Adam Wrycht on tlic west, the lands formerly occupied by him and Patrick Cranstoun
respectively on east, the common way on north, and the said arable lanels on south : To
be held of the granters for one penny Scots in name of blench. Dated at Mussillnn-gh,
Haddington, Saltouii, and Cavers, 23rd and 27th August 1605. Witnesses, Thomas
Wricht, John and liichard Scott, Matthew Wallange, dwellers in Mussilburgh, George
Bennett and George Diksoun, notaries, who sign for James Cranstoun. Numerous
signatures, but all the witnesses are not described. [2920, Box 77.
1490. 21st October 160.5.] Charter by King James the Sixth confirming (1) a
charter of alienation and sale, dated 10th November 1600, No. 140S sn^ira, liy Andrew
Bruntfield or Brounfield of Pittillisheuch, in favour of Robert Dickson of Buchtrig,
of the £.5 land of rittillisheuch, lying and bounded as described by Dodrigs, Hard-
aiker.s, Lam))den, and Plcwland.s, in the shire of Berwick ; and (2) a charter, dated 23rd
September 1605, bj' the said Robert, now Captain Robert Dickson, with consent of
Isobella Home, his spouse, to David Dickson, accountant of the wardens of the royal
mint ('computatorem wardanum taberne cusoris regie ') : To be held in feu and heritage
for payment of £6, 12s. 6d. Scots to the crown. Confirmed 21st October 1605.
licfjidrum Magni Sir/illi, vol. vi. No. 1674. [619, Box 18.
1491. 21st October 1605.] Letters of Regress by King James the Sixth narrating
that Captain Koliert Dickson of Buchtrig, with consent of Isabella Home, his sjjouse,
sold to David Dick.son, accountant of the mint, the said lands of Pittilsheuch, under
reversion, and ratifying and confirming the reversion, and providing that Captain Robert
Dickson shall, on p;iyment of a bond for 10,000 merks, have regress to the lands. Given
under the privy seal at Edinbiu-gh, 21st October 1605. [646, Box 19.
1492. 9th November 1605.] Charter by Archibald, Earl of Argyll, etc., vnth
consent of Dame Agnes Douglas, his spouse, granting in feu-farm to John Lajibert,
his heirs, etc., the sixteenth part of the Mains of Dollour, Upper and Nether, in the
lordship of Dunfermline and shire of Clackmannan, and that in virtue of a contract
between the granters on one part, and the said John Lambert and other cultivators
('colonos') of the lands of Mayneis of Dollour and Orchard Bankis of Dollour, the half
mill of Dollour-Beg, with two quarters of Scheircsdaill, on the other part : To be held
for paying 5s. Scots yearly feu-farm (being the proportion of £90, 13s. 4d. of money feu
farm, due by the earl and his successors to their superiors for the lands named and the
lands of Glencairnc), besides other dues specified, including corn, to be delivered
cither at Castle Campbell, the town of Stirling, or the Pow of Alloway, and
carriage of coals from Sauchie coal-pit to Castle Campbell. Dated at Stirling, 9th
November 1605. AVitnesscs, Mr. George Areskein of Boquhan, knight, James Hall
of Fulbar, Mr. James Kirk, sherift-depute of Argyll, John Hutton, his servitor,
writer of deed, and others. Signed by the earl and his countess. Seal attached,
much defaced. [1927, Box 49.
1493. 9th February 1606.] Charter by Lauchlan Mackintosh of Dunnachtin
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granting to his son, William Mackintosh of Essiche, and Bkhsie [called also Mar-
garet] Innes, his spouse, and their heirs, the lands of IJeandather [or Heandochcr], with
mill and salmon fishings on the Spey, in the lordship of Badcnuch and shire of Inver-
ness : To be held of the Marquis of Iluntly for the reddendo of ward and relief.
Precept of sasine directed to William M'Conil Oigc M'l'herson in Kingussie. i)ated
and signed at Culloden, 9th Fclnuary 1 600, before Gilliccalluni (MaKolni) and John
M'Intosh, the granter's sons, George Cuming, l)urgcss of Elgin, writer of the deed, and
othei's. Indorsed is a ratification by George, Lord Gordon, dated at lluiitly, 17th
August 1644:, in favour of Lauchlan Mackintoshe of Borlum, son of the said M'illiam
Mackintosh and Bessie Innes. George Innes of Cauldwell, and others, witnesses.
[401* Box 13.
1494. 10th March 1000.] Instrument of Sasine in favour of Siu Robeiit IIaiMIL-
TON of Easter Greinleis, in the lands and mill of Cioi'gie, as described in No. 1487 siijrni,
following on a precept from the chancery of Henry, Prince of .Scotland, dated 8th March
1006, addressed to the sheritt' of Kenfrew. Sasine given 10th March 1600, by James
Sempill of Milnebank, sheriff-depute of Renfrew, to James Hamilton, servitor of Sir
Claud Hamilton of Shawfield, for grantee. AVitnesses, James Gray, miller in Gorgie,
Robert Perric, servant of Sir Claud, \\'illiam Lawty, servant of the bailie, Thomas
Lawry and Robert Allan, servitors of John Broun in Gorgie mill. Notary, Mr. James
Hamilton, Glasgow diocese. Recorded in the particular register for Edinbiu-gh 20th
March, and in that for Renfrew 17th April, 1600. [2489, Box 64.
1495. 26th March 1606.] Instrument narrating that John Douglas, burgess ot
Craill, resigned into the hands of William Bowsy, one of the bailies of Craill, a tene-
ment on the south side of Marketgate, between the tenements of Thomas Kid on the
west and of Thomas Corstorphyn on the east, in favour of his spouse, Helen \\'ut)i),
and their lawful heirs, whom failing, to the nearest heirs or assignees of the said Helen ;
providing that if the tenement shall belong to her heirs, they shall pay to his nearest
heirs fifty merks at the first term after his decease. Sasine given 26th March 1600.
John Myrtoun, lawful son of Thomas Myrtoun of Cambo, Allan and Thomas Cunyng-
ham, burgesses, William Patrick, officer, witnesses. John Makesone, town-clerk of
Crail, notary. [1238, Box 33.
1496. 16th April 1606.] Charter by Adam Stobic, portioner of Wester Luscour,
hereditary feu-farmer of the subjects disponed [cf. charter of 3rd December 1.593, No.
1270 supra'], in terms of a contract between himself and his mother, Mariot Aitkin, with
advice of Adam Maistertoun, son and heir-apparent of John Maistuitoun of East Grange
of Culross, and another, his cvu-ators, on one part, and the late William Saudis, brother-
german of David Saudis of that Ilk, as principal, and George Bruce of Carnock, as
cautioner, granting and alienating to the said George Bkuce an equal half of the east
town and lands of A\'ester Luscour, etc., as set forth in the said contract, dated ."Jth
June 1598, and recorded on 2nd January 1602, at the granter's instance, against William
Sands, pupil son and apparent heir of the late William Sands, and the said George
Bruce. Charter dated at Dunfermline, 10th April 1006. Witnesses, David Stewart,
brother-german of Patrick Stewart of Beath, Alexander Chalmer in Logy, William
Walwoid, portioner, David Ezat, servitor of the lord of Kinloss, and others. Seal
attached, procured by the granter, but whose is not stated. It is broken, but shows
paly of six (or three arrows, points upwards) on a shield couche. No legend, but one
letter ' H ' on sinister. [1905, Box 49.
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1497. 10th June lOOG.] Charter by James Maitlaiid of Lethington, herilalJc
proprietor of the subjects, in fulfihiieiit of a contract (dated at Edinburgh, 5th June
IGOG} between him and AuciiiBALD Douglas of Fastcastle, selling and alienating to the
latter and the heirs-male of his body, etc., the mill of Tofts, called ]\Iersington mill,
with mill lands, multures, etc., in the parish of Eccles and shire of Berwick ; To be held
blench for one penny Scots from the grauter, of Mr. George Lauder of the Bass, as
superior. Dated at Edinburgh, 10th June 1606. Witnesses, Mr. Richard Douglas of
Brokhoillis, William Edzer, servant of gi-anter, James Kynueir, W.S., and Andrew Hay
and James lianLsay, his servitors. Signed, 'Ja. Maitland.' Seal attached, partly
broken, showing a lion rampant couped in its joints, and a portion of legend : ' S. lacobi
Metla . . . .' [2940, Box 77.
1498. 12th June 160G.] Instrument of Sasine following on precept in the above
charter. Sasine given by David Blacater in liynmilltonnluw, bailie, to Peter Cranstoun,
attorney for gi-antee, 12th June, and recorded in the secretary's register, 17th June
1606. Witnesses, Hector Fuird, younger, in Clekinsdeuch, Kobert Fuird, son of
Kobert Fuird in Over Tofts, James liobeson in Clekinsdeuch, James Alexander in
Nether Toftis, William Chepman there, Edward Sanderson there, Thomas Lyell there,
Thomas Pinkertoii in said mill, James Sanderson there, and Adam Oresoun there.
Ninian Foulis, of St. Andrews diocese, notary. [2121, Box 53.
1499. :51st July 1606.] Precept of Clare Constat by Hugh, Earl of Eglinton, etc.,
for infefting HuGH Montgomerie, knight, now lord of Braidstane, as heir of his father,
the late Adam Montgomerie of Braidstane, in the four-merk land of Mershelland, lying
and bounded as in No. 691 siipnt, 10th November 1.55^, in the parish of Beith, regality
of Kilwinning and shire of Ayr. Written by John Wreittoun, servant of William
Montgomery, bailie-depute of Conyngham, and dated at Kilwinning, 31st July 1606.
Witnesses, John Schaw, l)rother-german of James Schaw of Grenok, Thomas Nevin of
Monkridding, and the said William Montgomery and John Wreittoun. [261."), Box 67.
1500. 4th August 1606.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept contained
in a charter of alienation and sale, dated at Lindores, 6th June 1600, by Patrick,
lord of Lindores, proprietor, in favour of Chiustixa Waly, relict of the late .lames
Potie, burgess of Newburgh, in liferent, and of Henry Potie, their son and heir-apparent,
in fee, of the half part of the lands of Woodryiff, lying in the ' fur-rigge ' between the
thirty-two parts of Wodryifl" as it is occupied by the said Christina ; reserving the
liferent of said portion to John Potie, elder, burgess of Newburgh. Sasine given by
David Ornie, Imrgess of Newburgh, as bailie, on 1th August 1606, and recorded in the
secretary's register at Crail, 31st Augusf same year. To Lord Lindores' precept, inter
(dm, James Wyntoun, younger, is a witness. To the sasine, inter ulios, Patrick, son of
Dionisius Smart, burgess of Newlnugh, is a witness. John Philp is notary. [561,
Box 16.
1501. 7th August 1606.] Letters by Hew, Earl of Eglinton, etc., granting to Sir
Hew Montgomerie of Braidstane full liberty to sell and dispone Sir J lew's lands of
Braidstane, Merschelland, Boghall, Bogsydes, Bigholme, Hill of Beith, and Fidwood-
heids, as described in Nos. 156, 691, and 70-1 supra, in the parish of Beith, regality of Kil-
winning, bailiary of Cunningham, and shire of Ayr. At Kilwinning, 7th August 1606.
Witnesses, Thomas Nevin of Moid<ridding, John Montgomery of Sevinaikcrs, George
Montgomery, brother-german of Bobert Montgomery of Skelmorlie, John Schaw, brother-
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german of James Sch.iw of (Ireeiiock, and .loliii iMiiilop, younger, in Polnone mill.
[2345, Box 60.
1502. -4th August IGOC] Charter Tiy William Wahvoid, portioner of Touch, feu-
farmer of the lands underwritten, alienating to Siii Andhkw Mklvill of Garvock,
knight, and Damk Elizadeth Hamilton, his spouse, and their licirs, that fourth part
of the town and lands of Southfuid, now occupied and possessed l>y Isoliella Clialnier,
relict of the late Andrew ^\'alwoid of Crocegaitts, and \\'illiam Wahvoid, their son and
heir-apparent, lying in the parish and regality of Dunfermline and shire of Fife : To be
held of Queen Ainia in feu-farm for 58s. 8d. At DuTifermlinc, 24th August 1G06.
Witnesses, Mr. ^\'illianl iNIulvill, conimendator of Tungland, John IJruce, apparent of
Baldrig, William Creychtoun and Walter Young, servants of Sir Andrew, James King-
horn, notary, clerk of the regality, and ltoV>eit Trunililc, his servitor, writer of deed.
[154G, Box 40.
1503. 'Jth January 1(JU7.] Charter liy King James the Sixth in favour of IIucii,
son of the deceased Hugh Crawfurd in I)runidow, proprietor of the lands of Grenok-
toun, confirming to him a charter formerly granted by Michael, late conimendator of
Melrose, to the said late Hugh Crawfurd of the 10s. lands of (!reiioktoun, formerly
occupied by John Lekprevik, with the 5s. lands of Netherwood, lying in the lordship
of Kyle Stewart and shcrifl'doTn of Ayr [see of date 28th August 1565 supro].
Reddendo, 16s. 4d. Scots yearly. Dated at Edinburgh, 9th January 1607. Great seal
attached, broken. Not in liegistrum Magni Siyilli. [85, Box 2.
1504. 9th January 1607.] Precept from chancery for infefting Hugh Craw-
furd in the above lands in terms of the preceding charter. Edinbui-gh, 9th January
1607. [2606, Box 67.
1505. I7th January 1607.] Instrument of Sasine following on the above precept
in favour of Hugh Crawfurd [designed 'in Trabcoch' in instrument], of the lands of
Grenoktoun and Netherwood. Sasine given by Hugh A\'allace of Bogheid 17th
January, and recorded at Irvine 2nd February, 1607. A\'itnesses, John Keid in
Grenoktoun, John Begc in ^\'etlandis, Andrew Gemmill, and James Gib, merchant.
Notary, .John Gemmill, of Glasgow diocese. [2607, Box 67.
1506. 24th February 1607.] Extract Retour of Thomas Thomsoun, as nearest and
lawful heir of his deceased brother, .lohn Thomsoun, son of the late Mr. Alexander
Thomsoun, advocate, in the lands of Easter and Wester Duddingston, in the shire of
Edinburgh: Held of the king in feu for £74, 13s. 4d. Scots yearly. 24th February
1607. [1410, Box 37.
1507. 8th March 1607.] Charter by Sir Robert Hamiltoun of Easter Greenlees,
granting in favour of his son-in-law, Sir Claud Hamiltoun of Schawfield, knight, and
his spouse, JoNET Hamilton, the granter's daughter, the half lands of Gorgie,
etc., as in No. 1487 mpra : To be held blench of the gi-anter. At Eutherglen, 8th
March 1607. Witnesses, Robert Lyndsay of Vicarlands, notary, and others. [849,
Box 24.
1508. 14th March 1607.] Charter by .John, Lord Maxwell, feu-farmer of the
lands, in terms of a contract between him on one part, and WiLLL\M Maclellan of
1607] THE LAING CHARTERS 367
Auchlane, tutor of Bomby, for himself and Dame Katherine Kennedy, Lady Barn-
BARROCH, his spouse, on the other part, granting and alienating to them the £10 land of
Loch Dowganis, in the barony of IJutill, parish of Kirk-cormock and stewartry of
Kirkcudbright : To be held to the said William and his spouse in conjunct fee, their
heirs-male, etc., whom failing, to (iilbert M'Lellan of Galtuay, his heirs-male, etc., of
the granter, in feu-farm, for a yearly duty of £32, 10s. Scots, and paying multures
to the granter's mill of Kclton and millers there, with duplicand at entry of heir.s.
Precept of sasine directed to Paul Makmorren in Slognaw, as bailie. Dated at the
castle of ' Treve ' [Threave], 14th March 1607. Witnesses, Robert Maxwell, apparent
of Dinwiddle, Alexander ]\laxwell of Butill Mains, James Maxwell in Balgredden, and
Herbert Cunynghame, notary. [2.")S2, Box 06.
1509. I'^^th March 1607.] Sasine following on and narrating precept as in charter.
No. 1507 siipm, to Sir Claud Hamilton. Sasine given by Alexander Liglis of Kattoun-
raw, 18th .M.irch, and recorded in secretary's register at Edinburgh, 24th April 1607.
James Hamilton, brother-german of Alexander Hamilton of E;ist Biims, attorney for
Janet Hamilton. "Witnesses, John Hamiltoun of Grange of Kilmarnok, Thomas
Edward, his servant, John Broun in Gorgie mill, and Thomas Cleland, servant of the
Earl of Abereorn. Mr. James Hamilton, of Glasgow diocese, notary. [SoO, Box 24.
1510. 7th April 1007.] Instrument of Sasine following on a crown precept, dated
.3rd April 1607, for infefting Thomas Thomson, as nearest and lawful heir of his
brother, the late John Thom.son of Duddingston, son of the late Mr. Alexander
Thomson, advocate, in the barony of Duddingston, held of the king in chief; yearly
feu-duty, £24, 13s. 4d. Sasine given by Mr. Alexander Sym, advocate, acting as
sheriff-depute, at East Duddingston 7th, and recoided in the secretary's register 12th,
April 1607. Witnesses, John Livingstoun, poi-tioner of Crawmond, George Purdie.
one of the Serjeants of the sheriffdom of Edinburgh, Robert Stewart, younger, and
Robert Gouthird, notaries, Robert Giahame, servant of Roliert Stewart, senior, macer,
David Craig, James Anderson, and George Spen, all in East Duddingston. Robert
Stewart, notary public [1.53.5, Box 40.
1511. 7th April 1607.] Extract of the above sasine made from the record. Sasine
dated 7th, and recorded 12th April 1607. [1808, Box 47.
1512. 19th May 1007.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding on a charter of sale, etc.,
by John Symer of Brathinche, and John Symcr, his son and heir, in favour of John
Dempster of Balrony, of an aniuialrent of six bolls of oats from the lands of I!i-ath-
inche [cf. also No. 1465 siijini]. Sasine given li)th May 1607, and recorded in the
secretary's register in Dundee on 1 1th June same year. Mr. Andrew Elder, notary
|)ublic. " [1650, Box 42.
1513. 20th May 1607.] Indenture between John Burrell and William Burrell, his
son and heir-apparent, of Howtell, in the county of Northumberland, and William
Strother of Newton in said county, whereby the former, who had a lease. No. 1115
supra, from the late Sir John Forster, lord-warden of the Miildle March, do for the
sum of £120 sell and devise to William Strother their parcel or piece of ground at
Cheviote, bounded as described in the writ cited ; to hold for sixty-eight years, the
term of their lease yet unexpired, paying to the heirs of Sir .John Forster 20s. annually.
Dated 20th May 1607. Att^iched is an obligation addressed to Lancelot Strother of
368 CALENDAR OF [1607
Newton by Claudius Forster of Bambrough to perform certain conditions on receiving
,£40. Dated 25th December IfilO. [395, Box 11.
1514. 4th June 1607.] Contract betwixt John Dempster of Balrownie, principal,
and James Dempster of Easter Ingli.smaldie, and George Barclay of Syid, as his
cautioners, on oi\e part, and Patrick Livingstoun, brother-german to John Livingstoun
of Donipace (with the same cautioners), on the other part, liy which John Dempster
alienates and dispones to Patiuck Levingstoun his lands of Balrownie and Bellchilj,
corn mill, mill lands, etc., (except the midtures, etc., of the lands of Brathinch),
received by him through the decease of the late Charles Dempster, his father, with the
whole plantations, etc., of .said lands, lying in the parish of Menmuir and shire of
Forfar ; with an annualrent of six bolls oatmeal from the lands of Brathinche, alienated
to the said John Dempster (contract dated at Brechin, 17th May 1604, No. 14G5 siqmi)
by John Symmei', elder, of Brathinch, and John Symmer, younger, his son (Katharine
Strathanchin, spouse of the elder Jdhn, consenting), and liinds himself to infeft Patrick
in the said lands and annualrent. Further, Dempster obliges himself to procure fi'om
his mother, Helen Gardyne, a renunciation of all her rights to the shadow-half of
Balrownie, secured to her by her late spouse, the said Charles Dempster, also to an
annualrent of forty-four bolls victual ; also he shall procure from his brother, Charles
Dempster, a renunciation of an annualrent of 110 merks (interest of 1100 merks) over
the said shadow-half ; also he shall procure from Margaret Dempster, sister of Charles,
a ren\uiciation of fifty merks yearly secured over the same lands, and because the late
Elspet Dempster and Isobel Dempster, daughters of the said late Charles and
Helen Gardyne, had two annualrents of seventy and fifty merks from the said
shadow-half (which reverted to the grantor by a contract dated at Brechin, •3rd June
159S, following on a matrimonial contract dated Brechin, 1st April 1579, between Mr.
David (iardync, sometime of that Ilk, and (Jeorge Gardyne, his brother, and the late
Charles Dempster of Balrownie, with his son John), the grantor warrants the said
Patrick in these two anmialrcnts. Further, the grantor binds himself to assign to the
.said Patrick the following letters of reversion: (1) By Mr. Andrew Elder at the
kirk of Metmiuir, Alexander Elder, his brother, and Andrew folder, his soti, to the late
Charles Dempster, for 800 merks, over the shailow-half of the sunny -half of the Mains
of Ralrownie, dated at Stane of Benholme, 1596. (2) By Mr. Andrew Elder,
his brother Alexander, and the latter's son Alexander, now deceased (at Kirk
of Mennniir and Stane of Benholme, 14th and 15th August 1598), for 500
merks over the sunny-half mill lands of Balrownie. (3) The same two first
parties and David Elder, deceased, son of Alexander (at Stane of Benholme,
1596), for 300 merks over the shadow-half of the sunny-half of the Mains of
Bali-ownie. (4) By James Ramsay, minister at Tainiadice, and Christian Dcm|)ster,
his spouse (date blank), for 1800 merks over the sunny-half of said lands of Balrowny,
etc. (5) By Marjorie Dempster, sister of the grantor, and William Carnegie, her
spouse (date blank) for 700 merks. The grantor also binds himself to transfer to the
said Patrick a tack of the toindsheaves of Balrowny and Bellehill (dated at Edzcll and
Dunkeld, 6th, 29th, and 30th November 1584), by the late Mr. John Lindsay, parson
of Menmuir, Ilobert [Crichton], bishop of Dunkeld, and chapter— in return for all which
Patrick Livingstone binds himself to pay 1 7,500 merks as specified. With various other
conditions. Dated at Brechin, 4th June 1607. A\'itnesses, John Ramsay, commissary
of Brechin, James Ramsay, minister of Tannatdcs, John Norie, notary in Brechin, John
Oudny in Over Pitforthie, Allan Livingstoun in Dolappe, and John Ouchterlony
(writer), servitor of the commissary. [3271, Box 87.
1G07] THE LAING CHARTERS 369
1515. tth June 1G07.] Letters of Procuratory by John Dempster of Balrowny,
whei-cliy foi' fnlfilnioiit of the .iliove contract he appoints procurators [names hlank] to
resign into the hands of the bishop of Brechin, as superior, the said lands of Balrownj'
and others, in favour of Patrick Livingstone. At Brechin, 4th June 1607.
Witnesses, John Itamsaj', commissary of Brechin, John Norie, notary there, John
Schewan and John Ouchterloiiy there. [23-59, Box GO.
1516. 4th June 1007.] Charter liy John Dempster of Bab-ouny, in fulfilment of the
above contract of sale, granting to Patrick Levincstol'N, brother-german of .John Leving-
ston of Donypace, the whole lands of Balrouny, Bellehill, and mill, described in No.
813 sitprii (except the multures of Brathinch, and the services due of old to the
gi-aiii mill of Balrowny), also an annualrent of six bolls of oatmeal from the lands of
Brathinch, and the multures and services above-named : To be held in perpetuity of the
grantor in lilonch farm for the simi of two pennies Scots, payable to the granter, and
the feu-farm due to the bishops of Brechin. Dated at Brechin, 4th .June 1007.
Witnesses, John Ramsay, commi.ssary of Brechin, .John Schewan and .John Ouchterlony,
residing there. Granter's seal attached. [84, Box 2.
1517. 4th June 1G07.] Duplicate of the preceding charter by John Dempster of
Balrowny ; the lands to be held of the bishop of Brechin and his successors for a
yearly feu-duty of £24 Scots, etc. Dated at Brechin, 4th .June 1G07. Witnesses, John
Ramsay, commissary of Brechin, John Schewan and John Ouchterlony, residents there.
[1821, Box 47.
1518. •''>th .June 1G07.] Instrument narrating that .John Dempster of Balrownic
personally gave sasine to Patrick Livingston, above designed, in the lands descrilied in
charter of 4th June 1G07. Done on the lands, .5th .June 1G07. Witnesses, Thomas
Arnotin Balmachie, Arthur Mather, portioner of Ardoeht, David Seget, citizen in Brechin,
.John Moreis, George Richart, millers at mill of Bclliehill, and others. John Ramsay,
notary public. [-540, Box 16.
1519. Gth June 1G07.] Charter by Captain Robert Dickson of Bughtrig (in terms
of a contract) granting and alienating to Archibald Douglas of Tofts, his heirs-male,
etc., the lands of Pittilsheuch, bounded as described in No. 628 siqtra, in the shire of
Berwick, which were formerly held in feu-farm from the monastery of Melrose : To be
held of the king for a feu-duty of £G, 12s. 6d. Dated at Edinburgh, 6th June 1607.
Witnesses, David Dickson, Ijurgess of Edinlnirgh, .James Kynneir, W.S., Andrew Hay
(wiitcr of deed), James Ramsay and Andrew Gourlay, his servitors. Seal attached,
partly broken, three mullets, two and one. [2538, Box 65.
1520. Gth Jinie 1G07.] Duplicate of the .above charter by Captain Robert
Diksonc of Bughtrig : the lands to be held of the granter blench, and of his superiors in
feu-farm. Edinburgh, Gth June 1607. Witnesses as in preceding wi-it. Seal attached,
showng two mullets only, base of shield defaced. Legend : ' S. Cap. Roberti Dikson de
Buchtrig.' [981, Box 27.
1521. 17th -Tune 1607.] Precept under the quarter seal of King .James the Sixth
for re-infefting Caitain Rorert Dickson of Buchtrig in the lands of Pittillsheuch, as
in previous writs, formerly mortgaged by him and Isobclla Home, his wife, to David
Dickson of the royal mint, the mortg.age being rcp.aid. Nth June 1607. [11 89, Box 32.
3a
S70 CALENDAR OF [1607
1522. -"itli .Iiinc 1007.] Instrument of Sasinc following on a ])rcccpt of sasine
under the quarter seal at EdinLurgh, Itli June 1G07, in terms of a crown charter to
John Bkoun, apparent of Land, of the lands of Langriggs, in tlie parish of Uratney and
stewartry of Annandale, which formerly belonged to the late James Lindsay of Barcloy,
and are now in the king's hands by reason of recognition, Lindsay having disponed
them to Itobert Grahamc of Langrigs and to the late John Johnstone of Ncwbie. Sasine
given 25th June IfiO", and recorded in the secretary's register at Dumfries, '27th June
same year. Witnesses to sasine, ^Villiam Johnstone of Brome, and Abraham, his lirother,
Edward Irving of Stabilton, David Cairlell in Torthorwald, and Herbert Schillingtoiui
in New Abbey. Herbert Cunyghame, of Glasgow diocese, notaiy public. [17f^0,
Box 46.
1523. 24th August 1G07.] Instrument of Sasine following on the above precept
from King James the Sixth, dated Edinliurgh, 17th June lf)07. No. 1521 supiv, for
infefting Captain Bocert Dickson of Buchtrig in the .£•") lands of Pitlilishouch.
Sasine given 24th August 1G07, by (ieorge Auchinlek of Cumlcgc, sheritt' in that part.
Witnesses, David Ferrie, his servitor, Thomas Ruthcrfurd and John Haitlie, dwellers iti
Pittilisheuch, and Alexander Cuik, notary to the writ. [27S7, Box 72.
1524. 2Gth August 1G07.] Instrument of Sasine following on precept, dated
Gth June 1G07, No. 1.519 siqmi, by Captain Eobert Dickson of Buchtrig in a charter of
.s.ale to Archibalb Douglas of Tofts. Sasinc given 26th August 1G07. Recorded in
the secretary's register at Dutis, Sei)tcmbcr 1 607. Witnesses, Adam Jameson in
Toftis, George .Jameson in Lambden, Thomas Gradcn in Plcwlands, and others. Alex-
ander Cuik, notary public. [1016, Box 28.
1525. 2Sth Aug\ist 1607.] Precept of Clmr Ciimtiil liy Sir (Jeorge Touris of
G.armiltoun, knight, baron nf Innerleith, etc., in favour of GKOiuiK Davidson, son and
heir of Thomas Davidson, burgess of Jedburgh, and resident in the Potterrow, as heir of
his father, in two pieces of land and a garden in Bristo [the same .subjects referred to of
dates 19th May 1.598, No. 13.52, .and .SOth January 1599, No. 13G5 mpni, and fully
described of date 14th Jainiary 1629 infra] : Held blench of the granter. Dated at
Innerleith, 28th August 1607. Fragments of seal attached ; memorandum indorsed of
sasine given on 1st April 160S. [860, Box 24.
1526. 21st October 1607.] Tack or Lease by Archib.ald Campbell, commendator
of the priory of Sti-aithphilane [Strathfillan], granting to his brother, James Campbell
of Lawers, in lease, the whole kirks, teinds, etc., with the place, houses, etc., within the
precinct of the monastery of Straphilane, and duties thereof, vacant in the king's hands
by decease of M'Pherson, last commendator, and granted to the said Archiljald undci'
the great seal, 19th March 1607 ; the lease to endure for the terms of nineteen years to
nineteen years, till fifty years be outrun, and after that for the space of fi-om three years
to three years, so long as the law and practice of the country will allow. Entry to be in
1606, reserving a liferent to Beatrix Campbell, mother of the parties. Yearly rent
blank. Signed 21st October 1607 at Fordowe. AMtnesses, David Tosoch, apparent of
Monivaird, Duncan Campbell, brother-german of the parties, William Campbell, son of
James, Olipher Maxtoun, servant of James Campbell, Patrick Drummond in Broch, and
Robert Aissoun in Creiff, notary. [1249, Box .33.
1527. 7th December 1607.] Instrument of Sasinc following on a precept in a
160.S] THE LAING CHARTERS 371
charter of alienation (dated at Jedburgh, 12th April 1606) by Thomas TurnbuU, younger,
of IToppisbiiin, granting to JoHN ScOTT, brother-geiman of Walter Scott of Allanmouth,
the whole lands called the ^^'eyndi.s occupied by the said John ; also the whole lands
occujned by Marc Turnbull in Nether lionchester, namely, the lands of HoiJpisburn and
Weynds, lying between the lands of Halroule on the east, the syke called liowchelawsyke
on the west, the lands of Nether Bonchester, called the Justing hawche, on the south,
and the lands called the Common of Halroule on the north, in the parish of Ilopkirk
and sheriirdom of Koxburgh. A\'itnesses to charter, George Rowle in Jedburgh, Andrew
Gilpatrik, burgess there, Thomas Widtlelmest, and James Rutherford, notary, who also
signs for the granter. 8asine given by William Turnl)ull in Weynd, as bailie, 7th, and
recorded in the secretary's register for Berwick, etc., t)th December 1607. Witnesses,
William Scot, dweller in Weyndis, George Plendergaist there, and William Keidfurd
there. Notary, Mark Douglas, of Glasgow diocese. [2615, Box 68.
1528. 7th January 1608. J Instrument of Sasine following on a precept of rJare
constat, dated ;!rd July 1G07, by Hugh, Earl of Eglinton, lord of the regality of Kilwin-
ning, as superior, for infefting Robert Galt of Woodside, as nearest and lawful
heii- of the late Margaret Watt, his grandmother, in the 3s. 4d. lands of Over Mains in
Woodside, and the 6s. 8d. lands of Hodlenlaw, in the parish of Kilwinning, Ayrshire
Held of the earl in feu-farm for 15s. yearly. Sasine given to Robert Gait and Isabella
Harvie, his spouse, on 7th January 1608, by Hugh Montgomery of Smithstoun, as
bailie. [Witnesses' names very faint.] Notary, William Cauldwell, common clerk of
Irvine. [2259, Box 57.
1529. 1st April 1608.] Instrument of Sasine following on the precept of dare
constat (No. 1525 supra) by Sir George Touris of Garmilton, knight, for infefting Geokoe
Davidson in the subjects described. Sasine given by Thomas Lawrie in Poketsleifl",
1st April 1608. Witnesses, John Wallace and Robert Michell, Serjeants of barony of
Innerleith, Patrick Touris, brother-german of laird of Innerleith, David Wyllie in
I'otterraw, and Thomas Anderson, servitor of the notary, George Mak. [2925, Box 77.
1530. 1st April 1608.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept of dare constat,
of date lOlh November 1607, from the chancery of Henry, Prince of Scotland, etc., for
infefting James Schaw, now of (Jreinok, as heir of his father, the late John Schaw of
Greinok, in the lands of Drummuling and Spango Cunningham, as in No. 810 supra.
Sasine given 1st April, and recorded in the secretary's register at Glasgow 2nd May,
1608. AVitnesses, James Crawfurd, younger, of Flattertoun, David Cwnynghame of
Ibert, Exekiel Montgumrie of Barganie, and others. John Vans, of Glasgow diocese,
notary public. [1983, Box 51.
1531. 19th May 1608.] Release by Thomas Swynhoe of Goswik, in the liberties
of Norham, county T)urhani, (putclainiing to WiLLl.Ul Stkotheu of Newton in Glendale
all claim or right he has to the tithe corn, grain, sheaves, etc., of Lyham in Northumlier-
land. 19lh May 1608. Seal attached, a boar's head tusked, not on shield. [2075,
Box 52.
1532. 11th June 1608.] Charter by Mark, Earl of Lothian, alienating in terms of
a contract, dated 11th June 1608, to Thomas Hoy in Nenthorn a quarter of a husband-
land occupied by the grantee in the town and territory of Nenthorn, Berwickshire : To
be held blench. Precept of .sasine directed to AMUiam Henderson in Smailholm mylne.
372 CALENDAR OF [1608
Edinburgh, Hth June 1608. Witnesses, Richard Cas, writer, David Borthuik, chambcr-
hiiii to the earl, and James Newtoun, Edinburgh. [109G, Box 29.
1533. 1 4th Juno 1008.] Tack or Lease by Mr. John Young, minister and parson
of Beith, in favour of Sir Hew Montgomery of Braidstanc, knight, of the teindsheavcs
of the lands of Boghall, Nether-hill of Beith, Bigholme, Bogsydes, and Fulwodheids, as
in No. 701 supra, for the space of nineteen years from Lammas ne.xt, at a yearly rental
of £10 Scots. At Kilwinning, l-ltli June 1608. "Witnesses, Thomas Nevin of .Monk-
ridding, writer of lease, Robert iNIontgomery in Over CI ... of Gyffin, and Mr. Alex-
ander Wreittoun in Kilwynnlng. [2316, Box 60.
1534. 13th July 1608.] Charter by John Ellcm of Buttcrdcan, with consent of
Mary Lawder, his wife, and of his cousin, John Home of Westrestoun, gi-anting in
terms of a contract to William Schirilaw of Bogane-grene of Coldingham, and Beatrix
BisSAT, his spouse, the east half of the four acres of land Ij'ing in the ' Todhoillaw alias
Fischbelsyde,' and another rig of land lying in the ' Angellasyde,' with pasturage and
grass extending to pasturage for two soums of cattle, in the territory and barony of
Coldingham : To be held feu-farm for 3s. Id. yearly. Dated at Butterdcan and
Coldingham, 13th July 1608. Witnesses, John Ilornc, notary, Robert Hunter, his
servitor, writer of deed, George Kcllie in Coldingham, and others. Signed, 'J. Elleni
of Butterdane, Mairie Lawder,' etc. [987, Box 27.
1535. 15th August 1608.] Extract Registered Contract between William Caldcr-
wood, elder, on behalf of himself and Jonet Wilson, his spouse, on the first part,
Andrew Calderwoou, eldest lawful son to Adam Caldcrwood in Dalkeith, on the
second part, and William Cad^erwood, son to Adam and brother-german of Andrew,
on the third part, as to the two tenements referred to in the previous contract of date
1 tth March 1605, No. 1179 siqira, and secimng them to Andrew and William, his
Itrothers, in view of a renunciation by Archibald ^\'eddell [cf. next writ]. Edinburgh,
15th August 1608. Witnesses, Abacuch Bisset, notary public, Thomas Bisset, his son,
William Borthik, son to the late William Borthik, writer, .James Cunningham, notary
public, Walter ^^'ilson and George A\'illiamson, Ijakers at the \\'est Port. Registered
3rd May 1609. [1500, Box 39.
1536. 18th August 1608.] Discharge by Archibald Weddell, son and heir of
the late Captain "William A\'eddoll, acknowledging receipt from William Caldcrwood,
elder, in Dalkeyth, of the sum of 400 merks Scots for the redemption of two aniuialrents
secured over (1) the cottage tenement on north side of Dalkeith, as in No. 580 supra;
(2) an acre of arable land, called the ' half aiker,' lying ' rinrig ' betwixt the lands of
Robert Porteus on the west and those of John Hering on the east ; (3) the building on
the south side of Dalkeith, with 'ane auld and demolishit kell,' being that first
described in No. 1479 stqrra ('extract and drawin furth out of ane husljand tenement
pertening to Jhon Weiche in Dalkeyth ') ; and (4) an acre of land, called the Thorny-
crewkis, lying in the territory of Dalkeyth, between the lands of John Nymbell on the
west and those of Thomas Porteus on the east — all in the town of Dalkeith and
sheriffdom of Edinburgh, as in the disposition thereof dated at Edinburgh, 21st May
1586 ; of which sum of 400 merks the said Archibald, with advice of his curators, James
Curl, merchant, burgess of Edinliurgh, and John Jakson, merchant, burgess there,
exoners the said William Caldcrwood and John Cas, resident in Dalkeith, with whom
the money was consigned. Dated at Edinburgh, 18th August 1608. Witnesses,
1609] THE LAING CHARTERS 373
Robert Atkyn, merchiint, Vmrgess of P](liiiburgh, Kolieit H.amiltoun, ' baxter ' there,
George Douglas in Dalkeith, Bernard Wood, 'baxter' in Edinburgh, and Mr. James
Strathauchin, notary, writer of deed. [1499, Box 39.
1537. 29th August 1608.] Instrument of Resignation and Sasine narrating that
Henry Cockburn, one of the bailies of the burgh of Haddington, passed to those three
tenements of land belonging to the late John Aytoun, junior, burgess of said burgh,
lying contiguous on the north .side of the High Street, between David Forrest's tenement
on east, that of John Henderson on west, the little stream called Harmanwalstrand on
north, and the street on south; also to another tenement of the late John Aytoun's on
same side of said street, near the west port, between Gilbert Aytoun's lands on east,
David Forrest's on west and north ; also to a tenement belonging to Thomas Lyle,
burgess of said burgh, on west side of the street called ' Sydgat,' between the tenement
of the late Thomas Scot, now of James Douglas, on south, and that of the late Thomas
Todrig on north ; of which tenements, and an annualrent of 2s. 8d. over the third
tenement, the liailie gave sasine to John Aytoun, son of the late John Aytoun, burgess,
who thereupon resigned them in favour of .M.vriota Hepburn, his spouse, daughter of
Patrick Hepburn of New-mills, in fulfilment of their marriage contract, dated 16th
December 1603, who also duly received sasine. 29th August 1608. Witnesses,
Patrick Broun, A\'iniani Cokliurn, Andrew and John Gray, bm-gesses. James Gray, of
St. Andrews diocese, notary public. [2157, Box 54.
1538. 14th October 1G08.] Instrument of Resignation and Sasine narrating that
in terms of letters of sale (dated Edinburgh, 17th September 1608), Thomas Mairtein,
merchant, as procurator for Air. John Rollok of Pitmade and Cristina Justice, his spouse,
resigned into the hands of Thomas Fischear, one of the bailies of Edinburgh, in favour-
of Robert Fortoun, writer, and Helen Winraham, his spouse, that tenement formerly
belonging to Mr. Walter Mowbray, 1)rother and heir of the late Walter Mowbray, now
to William Justice and his spouse, lying on the .south side of the High Street of Edin-
burgh, between the tenement of the late John Sym on the east, and the tenement of
the late Thomas Craig, baker, and of Archibald Dewar on the west; after which resig-
nation the bailie duly gave sasine, on 14th October 1608, .Tames Nicolsoun receiving it
on behalf of Helen Winraham. Witnesses, David Johnstoun, bailie, William Ker, writer,
and John Makcoull, Serjeant of burgh. Mr. Alexander Guthre, common clerk, notary.
[2805, Box 73.
1539. 7th January 1609.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding on charter of sale and
precept by Sir William Cokburne of Langton, dated at the castle of Langton, 16th
December 1608, for infefting William Cokburne of Chouslie in the whole lands of
Chouslie [cf. No. 858 siqmi], including Waddelswalls and Boiglands. Done on the
lands, 7th January 1609. Witnesses, John Manderston, portioner of Gruelldykes,
Patrick Monylawes, apparent of Dunsniylne, Mr. William Cuik, schoolmaster of Chouslie,
George Broun in Sheilrig. Alexander Cuik, of St. Andrews diocese, notary. [108,
Box 3.
1540. 16th January 1609.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept of dare
constat (dated at Wester Wemyss, 11th .January 1609) by Sir John Wemyss of that
Ilk, for infefting Thomas Murray of Balnabroich, as heir of provision of his brother,
the late Alexander Murray, in the west half of the lands of Over Werie, in the Ixirony
of Easter Downie, county of Perth, ^\'itnesses to precept (written by ^\■illiam Robei'tson,
374 CALENDAR OF [1609
notary in Perth), Mr. Thomas Scott, John iMyrtouii and Tliomas Formaii, the
grantor's servitors, and Thomas Fleming ((/(<(*• Keid, portioner of Middle Iniierchroskic.
Sasine given by David Murray, fiar of Soilziearie, as bailie, 16th January 1609. Wit-
nesses, Duncan KotnTt.soii <'//"< Tarlach.soii in Lair, John Adanison there, John Malcom-
toische alius Makrichie of Balnaeiaigane, and John Murray in Wester Blatoun. Notary,
John Cargill, who designs himself ;is a notary and oldest son of Donald Cargill, notary
in Kirktown of Kattray. [2370, Box 61.
1541. l"th January 1609.] Charter by George Auchincraw of Eistrestoun,
heritable feu-farnicr of the subjects disponed, selling and alienating to BautholuJIEW
Heriot in Keidhall, and Cristine Trumuill, his spouse, that acre described in the
former charter of 1 Itli December 1599, No. 1386 .<ujn-a : To be held feu-farm of the king
for feu-duty and services used and wont. Dated and signed at Ei.strestoun, 17th
January 1609. \\'itnesses, John Burd in East Kestoii, Alexander Burd there, his
brother, and John Kichertsone, notary in West Iveston, writer of deed. .Signed,
' George Crawe w' my hande.' [768, Box 22.
1542. 19th January 1609.] Instrument of Sasine narrating the infeftmcnt by the
bailies of Elgin of WiLLiAM YoUNG, burgcss of that burgh, as nearest and lawful heir
of his deceased fathei-, William Yotnig, in various roods, crofts, lands, and annualrcnts,
viz. : — two roods on south side of burgh of Elgin, bounded liy the lands of Thomas
Robertson and the late John Young, extending from highway on the north, 'ad retro-
gradinas,' of said Inu-gh on south ; four roods adjoining, having the part where the east
gate of the l>uigh was formerly built, on the east (neighbouring owners, Alexander
Gordoun of Baldorny, now John Gordon of Leichestoun), extending as above (excepting
the lands of the late Alexander I'etrie, smith, and of \\'illiam Ilay, burgess) ; another
rood, with croft, etc., on the south (neighbouring proprietors, the late John Young and
heirs of William Pattoiui, weaver), extending from highway to peat-mo.ss of burgh on
south ; eight crofts on the south side contiguous (Itobert Sutherland and the late
William Gibson, neighboiuing owners), extending from the lands of ' Messindew ' on
south to the lands formerly of the late John Annand and Sir James Tarres, vicar of
Nairn, now of Walter Innes and William Innes, his son and heir, on the north ; six
crofts adjoining, between William Gibson's croft on east and the wall of the Friars-
minorites of Elgin on west, extending from lands formerly of Alexander Annand, now
of Mr. Alexander Ilansone, rector of Spynie, on north to peat-hag on south ; also various
other crofts and annualrents as described, the following names being given in addition
to the foregoing as owners or otherwise : the late George Choplane, John Thomson,
Mr. James Gardin, heirs of Alexander Thomson, James Innes, Patrick A^'att, meal-
dealer, heirs of Alexander Watt, formerly in Coxtoun, the heirs of the late George
Bon^'nian, burgess in Edinburgh [for ' Boillis orchet'], Patrick Anderson, Thomas Hay,
William Mylne, George Cumyng, ^^'illiam Hardie, heirs of late James Mitchell, Nicholas
Urwell, John Innes, younger, Thomas Hardie, the heirs of the late Thomas Umfray,
and John Mow ; while the 'stank or ditch of Harvieshauch ' is a boundary referred to.
Sasine given by James Gardin, bailie, on 19th Jainiary 1609. Witnesses, liobert
Sutherland, Alexander Burnat, William Robertson, burgesses, George Sutherland,
notary, and others. Thomas Hay, of ^loray diocese, notary public. [513, Box 15.
1543. 23rd February 1609.] Charter by John Paterson, fiar of Hiltarvet, and
Mr. Andrew Paterson of Hiltarvet, his father, granting in favo\ir of A\'altek Lumsden
of Pittiiloeh, and Elizabeth Auchmutie, his spouse, an annualrent of 100 merks over
1609] THE LAING CHARTERS 375
the lands of Ililtarvet, constituted Iiy a deed of 24th Septein1)er 1G06: To ])e held
hleiuh of the granters. Deed written hy Alexander Merschell, servitor to Stephen
Patersoii, clerk of the stcwartry of Fife, and dated at T'itcairnc, 23rd Fehniar}' 1009.
Witnesses, Henry Pitcairn of that Ilk, David and James, his lawful sons, and Michael
Paterson, lawful son of Mr. Andicw Patcrson of Hiltarvet. [943, Box 26.
1544. l-"'lh ^farch 1G09.] Charter hy King James the Sixth gi-anting to Mr.
John .MdXito of Feme, his heirs-male and assignees, the western quarter of the davach
of Little Rany, also the half davach of Little Rany and the whole lands of that name,
resigned Ijy AVilliam Manson, portioiier of Petneilleis, lying in the abbacy of Feme,
now called the baronj^ of Ganyis, and shire of Inverness ; also an oxgaiig of same lands
resigned by Thomas Urquhart of Cromartie : To be held in feu-farm for a reddendo of
£7 Scots yearly, with other duties. Cf. liegistrum Magni Sujilli, vol. vii. No. 40. Given
under the great seal at Edinburgh, 1.5th March 1609. [9.54, Box 26.
1545. 23rd March 1G09.] Charter Ity John Thomson and Finlay Tailzcour, bailies
of the burgh of Canongate, and councillors of said burgh, as superiors of the subjects
underwritten, in obedience to letters directed to them on a process of apprising
obtained at the instance of WiLLi.\M Hunt.m;, one of the Serjeants of said burgh, and
Elizabeth Field, his spouse, granting to the said William and Elizabeth, in conjunct
fee, and their heirs, etc., those two tenements of land at the foot of said burgh, before
the Asylum rood ('cruce asilii') on the south side of the street, bounded between the
lands of Edward ^^'eir on east and of John Boig on west, the tenement of Patrick
Moreis' heirs on noi'th, and a croft belonging to the heirs of the late Sir James Bellen-
den of Brochtoun, knight, on south ; wliich lands had been apprised on 1 1 th September
last [1608] from John Kinloch and Janet (Jray, his spouse, for the sum of 1000 merks,
in favour of the said William Hunter and his wife : To be held in feu-fai-iii for twelve
merks 2s. yearly, under a provision that the tenements shall be redeemable by the said
John and his wife on payment of 1000 merks Scots within seven j^cars. At the Canon-
gate, 23rd March 1609. Witnesses, .James Scheillie, William Monargane, and I'atrick
Martyne, Serjeants of the said burgh, ^\'alter Logane, clerk of burgh, as notary, signs
for some of the councillors. Seal attached, illegible. [2460, Box 63.
1546. 26th March 1609.] Copy [contemporary] Disposition and As.signation by
Walter Cairncroce, now of L\igat, son and heir to the late Walter Cairncroce of Lugat,
also by Walter Cairncroce, younger, his brother, -with consent of James Pringill of
Gallashiels, referring to a contract between James, Lord Borthwck, Dame Grisscl Scot,
his mother, and her husband, the deceased Walter Cairncroce, dated Sth January 1592-3,
affecting the lands of Cril>bilaw and Cathauch [see No. 1256 Mtpra], which huids were
evicted from the owners by Mark, Earl of Lothian, by ^•irtuc of a decreet (dated 4th
-July 1607) by the lords of session, annulling the infeftments of the lands named,
grante<l to the late John, Loi-d Borthwick, by David, [arch]bishop of St. Andrews ; also
by virtue of a decreet of removing against the paities and their mother (date ) by
the said James Pringle ; and because they have competent action against the heire of
the said late James, Lord Borthwick, and have been paid a sum of money by Willi.\m
Hunter of AA'illiamlaw, they assign to him the said lands, with all action affecting
them. Edinliurgh, 26th >iarc-h and 6th April 1609. Witnesses, .Tames Pringilt,
apparent of Bukholmc, George Pringill, second son of James Pringill, elder of Quhvt-
bank, Robert Hepbtu-n of Fentone, Patrick Mortimer of Einzie, Patrick Moscrop of
Cassiltoune, and Andrew Gourlaw, servitor to James Kiinicir. writer. [221, Box 7.
376 CALENDAR OF [1609
1547. I'^^lli April 10)09.] Instniment of Sasino following on precept in the
charter of 17th January IGOO, No. 1541 iiiijmi, by (Icoi'gc Craw of East llcston to
R.vuTiKii.oMKW Hkimot and his .spouse. Sasiiio given hy Alexandoi- Edington, oflicer
in Coklingham, as bailie, on 18th April IfiOO. 'Witnesses, AVilliam Smyth, Adam
Ilodgc, and John Blak, shoemaker, all in Coldingham. John Kicharlsoiic, notary
public. [98G, Box 27.
1548. 22nd April 1009.] Instrument of Sasinc following on charter of Mth June
1C08, No. 1532 sujini, in favour of Tkomas ITov. 22nd ,\pi-il 1G09. Witnesses, John
Pringle, brother-german to Alexander Pringle in Ncnthornmill, James Stenhous and
Andrew Stenhous, and Andrew Yuill, all in Ncnthorn. Andrew Craig, notary public.
[1097, Box 29.
1549. 22nd April 1009.] Instrument of Sasine following on a marriage contract
[date not given] between Thomas Hoy on one jwrt, and Hector Cranstoun, vicar in
Peebles, and Isorfj.ia Cranstoun, his daughter, on the other part, narrating that the
said Thomas gave sasine to the said Isoljclla, as his spouse, in the cpiartcr husband-
land referred to in preceding writ and in No. 1532 sup-a. Same witnesses and notary
as in preceding writ. [1098, I'ox 29.
1550. Gth June 1G09.] Extract from the Acts of the Commissariot of Brechin,
narrating that in presence of John liamsay, commissary of Brechin, Sai-a Strathauchin,
sjiouse to Alexander Lj'udesay, ' fractcmentar ' [franktencmcntcr] of I'rodlaiid, freely
renounced and ovcrgave to Captain Alexandek \\'i.schaut, brother-german of Andrew
Wischart of Mourtoun, the whole lands of Brodland, with mill, etc., the lands of (Jreen-
castcU, Achkernie, with crofts, 'hostalaro and brew tak ' thereof, etc., lying within the
thanedom of Fettercairn, parish of Fordoun, and shire of Kincanline. She also made
oath that she was not compelled to the renunciation, and that she would never revoke
it ; after which her said husband appeared and ratified her renunciation. Done in the
kirk of Stracathro, Gth June 1G09, Thomas Leiper in Smyddehill acting as procurator
for Captain Wischart. Extract made by Mr. Thomas Ramsay, notary and clerk of
that jurisdiction. [2212, Box 56.
1551. 23rd June 1609.] Charter by Alexander Lindesay of Brodland, and John
Lindesay, his son and apparent heir, with consent of Sara and Katherine Strachauchin,
their respective wives, for completitig a contract (dated at Mourtowii, May) between
them on the one part, and Andrew Wishart of Mourtown, for himself and as acting
for his brother-german. Captain Ale.kander Wisiiart, on the other jiart, granting
and alienating to the said Captain Wishart the lands of Brodland and Phasdo, with
grain mill, mill lands, etc., lying in the thaneage of Fettercairn, in the .sheriffdom of
Kincardine, bounded thus : ' Incipiendo ad eotim vulgo the norOi-wcst ad aggercm vulgo
Ik hulk inter Grcincastell et Brodland ascendendo per boream per dictum aggercm ad
summitatem eiusdem .aggeris, et abhinc per boream ad summitatem montis de Stra-
phinlo, et abhinc per orientem dicti montis pro vt vulgo ax wind and weiMer schems
vsque venit juxta villam nuncupatum Stanycoitslak, et abhinc per austrum infra
median! He lone dictc ville ad vnum latum aggercm inter terras de Orchartoun et
Broilland, ct abhinc per austrum per dictum aggcrem ad australem fincm, abhinc
li/'- noiith-west ad fontem vulgo lie Canlcmrwell nuncupatum, et abhinc per austrum ad
torrentem vulgo Ji<' IfaiJiJurhi/liiirne nuncupatum, et abhinc, tcncndo dictum toi-rcntem
1609] THE LAI NG CHARTERS 377
per occidentem, ad aquam de Ferdour, et abhinc per occidentem extra dictam
a(inam ad comrauncm merresiam vulgo mos de Kincardin, ct alihiiic per eoum, lie
iwiih-urst, per dictam merresiam ad superiorem partem de lie hauchis de Brodland
nunoiipatam lie hhik puilis, et abhiiic per orientem per vnum aggerem que diuidit
terras de Gallowhilstouii a terris de Brodland, ad orientem finem eiusdem et aljhinc
per eoum, lie nortli-west, per alium aggerem qui diuidit dictas terras de Gallowhilstouii
a dictis terris de Brodland ad liorialem finem eiusdem, et abhinc per orientem per
publicam viara nostram regiam ad vnuni aggerem qui diuidit dictas terras de Gallowhil-
stoun a prefatis terris de Biodland, et per boriam per dictum aggerem ad aquam de
Ferdoiu', et extra dictam aquam ad predictum aggerem inter predictas terras de Grein-
castell et Brodland.' Also the lands of Phasdo and Auchcarnj^, bounded as follows :
' Incipiendo ad occidentem apud aquam de Ferdour prope lapicidium de Phaisdo, et
al)hinc per orientem per torrentem de Wcddochy vsque venit ad Scatibras, ex quibus
dictum torrens currit, et abhinc per orientem ad fontem, lie Bynnes IFell nuncupatum,
et abhinc directo per euro austrum vulgo south-eisf, vsque venit ad nostram pul)licam
viam regiam jacentem ex australi latere de Auchcarny mure, et abhinc lie smdh-wcd
tenendo dictam viam vsque venit ad vadum super aquam de Ferdour nuncupatum iJie
fvlngisfuni et a dicto vado per boream prout dicta aqua venit ad dictam lapicidium de
I'haisdo et orem de Voddachy burne ' ; with pertinents, etc. of the said lands of T'lmisdo
and Auchcarny, lying on the west side of the said water of Ferdour, as of old possessed
liy the granter, with the mill of Brodland, built by him, with power to Captain Wishart
to liuild more mills if expedient : To be held of the said John Lindsay and his heirs
blench for one penny yearly, if asked. Written by John Ouchterlowny in Brechin, and
dated at Murtown, 23rd June 1G09. AMtncsses, Henry Wishart of Carnebeg, George
Wishart, elder, of Drymmie, Mr. James Lving and Eobert Irving, with James Wishart,
notary public. Signed by all the granters. [2439, Box 62.
1552. 11th August 1G09.] Pi'ccept of Clare Constat by Thomas Otterburn of Red-
hall and Sir Thomas Otterl)urn, younger, of Redhall, knight, fiar of the lands (directed
to Andrew Listoune in Myirsyid, as bailie), for infefting Sir Robert Hamilton of
Eastor Grccnlees, knight, as heir of the late James Hamilton of Shawfield, his great-
grandfather by the mother's side, in the half lands of Gorgie, as in No. 1487 siqmi.
Dated and signed by the granters and witnesses at the Canongate, 11th August 1609.
John Hamilton of Preston, George Hamiltoji, his natural son, Bernard Thomsoun,
servitor of granter, and James Hamiltoun, servitor of Sir Claud Hamiltoun of Shaw-
field, witnesses. [2772, Box 72.
1553. 13th August 1G09.] Procuratory by Sir Robert Hamilton of Greenleys,
great-grandson and heir of the late .Tames Hamilton of Shawfield, his great-grand-
father, mth consent of his son-in-law, Sir Claud Hamilton of Shawfield, and Janet
Hamilton, his daughter and heir, wife of Sir Claud, for fulfilling a contract between
James Hamilton of Avandalc, with consent of his interdicters, on the first part, Thomas
Otterburn, elder, and Sir Thomas Otterburn, younger, of Reidhall, and Marion Cock-
burn, his wife, on the second part, and the granters above-named on the third part,
constituting Mr. Alexander King of Drydane, advocate, their procurator, to resign the
half lands of Gorgie, with the half mill (lying in the shire of Renfrew by aiuicxation),
into the hands of TiroMAS Otterp.urn and his son as superiors. Dated at liuglen, 13th
August 1609. Witncs.scs, Mr. Robert Hamilton, doctor of medicine in Glasgow, Mi-.
James Hamilton, advocate, James Hamilton, servitor of Sir Claud, and Bernard
Tlionicson, servitor of the younger laird of Rcidhall. [2921, Box 77.
3 b
378 CALENDAR OF [1609
1554. ISth August ICO!).] Instniment of Sasine following on the precept of
nth August 1G09 supra, by Sir Thomas Otterburii in favour of the said Siii IvOHERT
Hamilton of Grecnlees. Sasine given in the mill of Gorgie to Mr. James liaith,
servitor of Alexander, Earl of Dunfeinilino, chancellor of Scotland, ISth August
1609. Witnesses, John Weir in Boirland, James Glen in Brigend, John Broun ni
Gorgie mill, and Gavin Crawfurd, servant of John Schaw, sUibler in Edinburgh
Notary, Mr. John Paip, of Aberdeen diocese. [2773, Box 72.
1555. 28th August 1609.] Charter l)y Patrick Ogilvic of Smyddihill for himself
and Isobella Murray, his spouse, with consent of Francis Ogilvic of New (irangc, r)avid
Balfour of Gownd, and James Murray, formerly of Smyddihill, for their interest, in
terms of a contract of sale with Hkxky Wisctieart of Caii-ncbcyg, gi-anting and alien-
ating to the said Henry the whole lands of Smyddihill, in the barony of Kathick,
lordship of Brechin, and sheriffdom of Forfar : To be held from the granters, of Andrew,
liishoiJ of Brechin, and his successors, in feu-farm for a yearly rent of ten merks,
6 capons, 12 poultry, with three suits of court at the palace of Brechin and duplicand at
entiy of heirs [cf. No. 1387 siiprn], in terms of the original infcftmcnt granted by the
late John, bishop of Brechin, to the late Charles Murray and the late Marion Ochtcr-
lony, his spouse. Precept of sasine directed to Geoigc \\'ischert of Drymmie, as
bailie. Dated at Brechin and , 28th and of August 1G09. AVitnesses,
John Kiimsay, commissary of Bi'cchin, George AVischcrt of Drynnnie, (icorge, his son.
Mr. David Peirsoune, notary, and John Peirsoune, writer of deed. [32G7, Box 8G.
1556. 28th August 1609.] Another Charter, .same date, the subjects to be held
of the granters in blench-farm. Precept of Sasine directed to Andrew Wishart of
Mwirtoun, as bailie. Same witnesses. [32G8, Box 86.
1557. 28th August 1609.] Procuratory of IJcsignation by the said Patrick
Ogilvy in favour of Henry Wischert. Same date and witnesses as preceding writs.
[3269, Box 86.
1558. •'')th September 1609.] Instrument of Pesignation and Sasine narrating that
Jean Cranstoun, hereditary portioner of a tenement of land, with garden, within the
liberty of the biu-gh of Mussell)urgh in the town of Newbigging, on the east side
thereof, and bounded between the land formerly of Thomas Wallangc, now of James
Duncan's heirs, on north, the tenement of John Thomson on .south, the highway on west,
and the ar'able lands of Innarask [Inveresk] on east, as described, with consent of her
husband, James Cranstoun, resigned the tenement into the hands of John Broun, one of
the bailies of Musselburgh, in favour of Henry Craik in Newbigging and Margaret
LOUTTUANE, his wife, who were then infeft, on 5th September 1 609. AVitnesses, William
Duncan, John Thomson, cliler, James Barbour, and Andrew Tod, residents in New-
bigging, John Thomson in Mylnegrene of Musselburgh, and Da\id Hill, olficer.
George Bennet, notary public. [1990, Box 51.
1559. 5th September 1609.] Duplicate Instrument of re.signation of the above
tenements by Jane Cranstoun and her husband in favour of Hexry' Cr.vik and his
wife. Same date, witnesses, and notary. [3215, Box 84.
1560. 5th October 1609.] Charter by AVilliam M'Lellan of Auchlane and Dame
Katherine Kennedy, his wife, conjunct fiars of the barony of Gelston, granting to
John Mekill, burgess of the burs:;h of Kirkcudbright, an annualrent of £100 Scots
1600] THE LAING CHARTERS 379
from the lands of Arelaynd in the harony and parish of C4elston, stewartry of Kirk-
cudliiight. At Auchlane, ")th Octol)ui- 1G09. Witnesses, John Broun of Land,
William M'Clellane of Nethirthird, William M'Clellane of Wulcok, and John Broun of
Schamel>ellie. [1476, Box 38.
1561. 13th October 1609.] Charter hy Jean Cranstou!i, with con.sent of James
Cranstoun, her husband, as in No. 1558 supra, for fulfilment of a contract (dated -Ith
August 1609) between them and Henry Craik, collier, indweller in Newbiging, and
Makcaret Loutiiean, his wife, selling and alienating to the said Henry and Margaret
that tenement of land described in the writ cited ; also in warrandice thereof, a
tenement on the west side of the said town of Newbiging, between the land of the late
Andrew Sanderson on the south, the land of the late George Sleich on the north, the
[>vd)lic way on the east, and the said arable lands on the west, all lying within the
liberty of the burgh of Musselburgh and lordship of ^lusselburgh shire : To be held
for the usual burghal dues. Dated at Musselburgh, 13th October 1609. Witnesses,
Thomas Wrycht, Thomas Sandersoun, Andrew Nisbett, James Wilson, dwellers in said
burgh, and John Youngar in the town of Fisharraw. Signed, 'Jane Cranston, w' my
hand.' Her husljand signs by George Bennett, notary. [3216, Box 84.
1562. 19th October 1609.] Indenture between Sir John Cotton of Landwade, in
the county of Camliiidgc, knight, of the first part, and John [Kidge], bishop of
Norwich, Thomas Jegon, clerk, doctor of divinity, Thomas Foxall, grocer, citizen of
London, on the second part, and Sir John Cotton, knight, son and heir-apparent of
Sir Robert Cotton, knight, brother of Sir John Cotton of Landwade foresaid, and
Elizabeth Kidue, niece to the said bishop of Norwich, only daughter and heir of
Thomas Ridge, deceased, late citizen of London, and of Elizabeth, his wife, of the third
part. Sir John Cotton of Landwade, in consideration of an intended marriage between
his nephew, Sir John, and the said Elizabeth Ridge, provides certain manors of Ditton
Camoys, and AMckhall, in the towns and hamlets of A\'ood-ditton, Newmarket, etc., in
the county of Cambridge, to be a jointure to the said Elizabeth for life, and after her
death to go to Sir John Cotton (younger), his heirs, etc., failing whom, to the
granter and his heirs, etc., failing whom, to Sir Robert Cotton, etc., then to Thomas
Cotton, his second son, then to Dodraere Cotton, third son of Sir Robert, then to
Heiny, fourth son, and their heirs-male respectively, and failing the above or other
sons in order of Sir Robert, then to Edmond Cotton, Esq., another brother of the
granter's, and his sons in succession. Executed in triplicate, 19th October 1609.
[587, Box 17.
1563. 13tli November 1609.] Charter by William Grahame of Callendar, with
consent of his mother, Katherine Grahame, and his uncle, Laurence Grahame, selling
and alienating to Colin Camphki.l of Aberuchil (in terms of a contract dated at
Stirling, 4th and 6th April 1609) the whole lands of Dalranich, Blairmoir, Blainiuhorry,
and Cultis, with the mill of Cultis, now called the mill of Dachroy, lying in the barony
of Kincardine and shire of Perth : To be held lilcnch of the granter. I^ated and signed
by the parties at Perth, 13th November 1609. Witnesses, Robert Campbell of Glen-
falach, Alexander Robertson of Inchmagraiuioch, Duncan Robertson of Dalkevene, and
John Schaw, notary. [864, Box 24.
1564. 18th and 2 Ith November 1600.] Charter by Thomas Ottcrbnrn, elder, of
Reidhall, and Sir Thomas Ottciburn, younger, of Peidhall, knight, in terms of a
380 CALENDAR OF [1609
contract between the latter, with consent of Marion Cockbuin, his spouse, and James
DUNCANE, clothier (' vcstiarium ') to the Queen, of date 1 1th October and ISth and 24lh
November insUmt, conveying to the said James the lands of Manerstoune, in the shire
of Linlithgow, in security of the lands of Gorgie, etc., as in No. 1058 sujmi. Dated
at Edinburgh, ISth and 2-tth November 1G09. Witnesses, Mr. Alexander King of
Drydane, advocate, Alexander Dunlop, W.S., and others. Seal attached in good pre-
servation. Guttee, a chevron between three otters' heads, on a chief a crescent.
Legend, 'S. D. Thome Otterbvrn de Redhal.' [851, Box 24.
1565. 13th December 1G09.] Charter under the great seal of King James the
Sixth, granting of new to the burgh of Dumbarton its rights and lands as contained
in former charters, erecting it into a free burgh, etc. Newmarket, 13th Decemlier IGO'J.
This charter is a good deal damaged, but is printed in the Register of Ihe Great Seal,
vol. vii. No. 190. [464*, Box 1.3.
1566. I'^th December 1009.] Charter by William, Earl of Morton, narrating that
the late William Calderwood, elder, in Dalkeith, had by contract [No. 1479 gujnv] con-
veyed to WiLLiAJl Calderwood, younger, brother of Andrew, the tenement on the
north side of the High Street, as in No. 580 ifitpv, in which William had been infeft,
holding of the granter's grandfather, the late William, Earl of Morton, and the granter
now ratifies the said infeftment and confirms the said William's possession. Etlin-
burgh, 18th December 1G09. Charter written by James liamsay, servitor of James
Kinneir, W.S. Witnesses, James Dalzell, bailie of Edinburgh, David Balfour, younger
of Balloche, James Douglas, portioncr of Gogar, and Henry Douglas, the earl's servitors.
Seal attached. [1501, Box 39.
1567. 28th December 1609.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding on precept in
the above charter, directed to James Douglas, portioncr of Gogar, in favour of ^\'ILLIAM
Calderwood, son of Adam. 28th December 1609. Witnes.ses, Thomas Gifhart,
younger, in Dalkeith, Hugh Coldoun there, William Craig, gardener there, John
Dik in Coldoun, and AVilliam Cant, servitor of James Douglas. Archibald Millar,
notary public. [1502, Box 39.
1568. Sth .lanuary 1610.] Charter by David Balfour of Polhous (Powhous)
narrating that because, with consent of Katherine Stewart, his spouse, in terms of a
contract, dated 14th September 1609, he had granted to Thojl\s Ewing, servitor of the
Earl of Mar, and Joxkt Patersox, his spouse, the lands of Netherfield of Powhouse,
he now sulistituted the Mains of Powhouse as the liferent jointure of Katherine Stewart,
who formerly held Netherfield. Dated at Stirling, 8th January 1610. Witnesses, 'William
Forester, burgess of Stirling, Alexander Barclay, writer there, and others. [951, Box 26.
1569. 1st February 1610.] Charter by King James the Sixth, King of Cxreat
Britain, etc., granting to WiLLLVJSl Myretoun, fiar of Cambo, the whole lands of
Riindelstoun and the Lady-lands, in the constabulary of Crail and shire of Fife, with
the advocation and patronage of two churches, St. Michael and St. Katherine, founded
in the parish church of Crail, Mhich formerly belonged to David Myretoun, senior, of
Eandelstoun, or the late Grisel Myretoun, his eldest daughter, and the late David
Myretoiui, her spouse, and had been recognosced to the king's hands : To be held to the
grantee for the services due and wont before the recognition. At Edinburgh, 1st
February 1610. See Ilctjidrum Magni Sigilli, vol. vii. No. 234. Fragment of great
seal attached. [2129, Box 54.
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1570. 27th February 1610.] Precept by John Kennedy, baron of Blarquhaii, for
infefting John M'Adam in the 20s. land of Lumnochtic, lying in the parish of Stratoun,
bailiary of Carrick and shire of Ayr, as heir retoured to his father, the late Duncivn
M'Adam, burgess of Ayr. Edinburgh, 27th February IGIO. Witnesses, Gilbert
Kennedie of Mounscheoun, John Gilmour, ^\'.S., and -Mr. Henry Chaip, his servitor,
writer of deed. [1418, Box 37.
1571. 1 ttli March 1610.] Charter by George [Gladstanes], archbishop of St.
Andrews, narrating that it is known to him by authentic documents that James
Pkingill of Gallowscheillis is now, and his predecessors have been, in possession of the
lands and tenandry of Cribbilla, containing the lands of Cribilla, Lugettis, and others,
descriljed below, all lying in the l)arony and lordship of .Stow in Weddell, regality of
St. Andrews, and shire of Edinburgh, and because the said James Pringill has given
money to the gi-anter, the latter ratifies the old infeftments of the lands, and of new
grants to the said James in feu-farm the lands and tenandry of Cribilla, Lugettis, Over
and Nether, with pendicle called Phairniehirst, Over and Nether Scheills, with
commonty and common pasture in the commonty of Luget, the lands of Gilmertoun,
Prentatoun, Chasseley, the town and lands of Stow, four lands called the Coitlands,
Smyddiellands, and Halyards, with commonty and common pastiu-e on the commonty
of Stow, all lying as above; uniting the whole into one free tenandry, to be calleil the
tenandry of Cribilla, a sasine taken on any part of the lands of Cribilla to be sufficient
for the whole lands : To be held of the granter and his successors in feu-farm for a
reddendo of £90 Scots yearly and 10s. of augmentation, ^\ath duplicand at entry of
heirs, etc., also taking an oath of fidelity to the archbishop and his successors for
service and assistance. Precept of sasine directed to Malcolm Pringill of Courtilferrie,
as bailie. Dated and signed at Leith, 14th March 1610. Witnesses, Mr. I)avid
Lindesay, minister at Leith, Mr. David Wod, the granter's chamberlain, his servitors,
Mr. W'alter Anderson, and David Skinner, notary, and William and David Hoppringill,
burgesses of Edinburgh. Two seals attached ; first, the oval common seal of the church
of St. Andrews ; and second, the granter's seal — a St. Andrew's cross or saltire
[other charges, if any, defaced]. Legend, 'S. Rotundum Geor' Archiepiscopi Sancti
Andreae.' [207, Box 7.
1572. 9th April 1610.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding on and narrating a
precept of sasine, dated 3rd April IGIO, by Kobcrt Williamson of Muristone, heritiible
proprietor and lord superior of all the templar-lands in Scotland, in favour of John
LuNDY, fiar of Stratharlie, for infefting him in the templar-lands of Stratharlie, called
Sandiehillok [cf. No. 768 supi'u], reserving the liferent of John Lundy, senior, of
Stratharlie. Sasine given 9th April 1610. Witnesses, George Mathe in Danisyd,
Peter Heggie in Stratherlie, David Young in Kirklone of Largo, Stephen Kilmeny and
John Bell in saitl templar-lands. David "Wallace, of St. Andrews diocese, notary.
[727, Box 21.
1573. 1st June and 2nd October 1610.] Charter by George, [fii'st] Marquis of
iluntly, with consent of his eldest son, George, Earl of Enzie, selling and alienating to
Alexander, E.UiL of Hojie, tlie lands of Easter Gordon, with the east and west mains,
the lands of Kummleton law, Lillorig, Middilthrid, BcUitaw, Huntliuwodi.s, Forrester
saittis, with tlie patronage of the chapel of Iluntly and the ' chantor land ' thereof ;
also the lands of Fogo, in the sheriflclom of Berwick : To be held from the granter of
the king, in fee and heritage, for services due and wont. At Stirling Castle and ,
382 CALENDAR OF [1610
1st June and 2 ntl October IGIO. Witnesses, Mr. Arcliihald Ilaldanc, tonstalile of the
castle, Sir Thomas Kcr of Iliilha, knii,'ht, Alexander Oordon, William Anderson and
Henry Gibson, servitors of Marcniis, ami William Sinclair, notary piil>li<.'. John Cas,
servitor of Richard Cas, W.S., writer of deed. .Seal attached, slightly broken. [27 10,
Box 71.
1574. 15th June 1610.] Instrument of Sasiiie proceeding on and narrating a
precept of clare conslat by James, Karl of Gleucairn, etc. (dated at Glasgow, 12th June
1610), for infefting Hugh Kennkijy, as grandson and heir of Patrick Hamilton of
Boigsyde, in two annualrents, one of twenty nierks from tenements in the burgh
of Kilmaurs, occupied by Elizalieth and John Cunyngham, William Ilobkin, Allan
.Meiclieand, Andrew Johnstoun, James Or, .John IJlak, and I'liomas Boyd, and the
other of twenty merks from the mains of Lambroclitoune, also liurgli lands, both in the
barony of Kilmaurs, Ayrshire. A\'itnesses to precept, John Crawford of Kilbirny,
Alexander Cunyngham of Coishill, James Spreull of Cowdoun, and others. Sasinc
given l.jth June Hi 10 by John Wilson, messenger, bailie, to Mr. Hugh Blair of
Auldmiu-e, attorney for grantee. Witnesses, Alexander Or in Cauldtoun (1), Thomas
Or in Mains [of Lanibrochtouu], John Gibsoun in Newton, Robert Langmure, John
Smyth, elder, William Steill and Thomas Smith, burgesses of Kilmaurs. William
Cauldwell, common clerk of the bailiary of Cunynghaine, notary. [2094, Box .52.
1575. I7lh .Tunc 1010.] Letters of Procuratory by John Macknaicht of Kilquhon-
nadic, heritor of the lands underwritten, in favour of John Neh.son of Corsok,
discharging and exonerating him of the sum of 3000 merks, in return for which ho has
sold and alienated to the said John the two-merk land of Lairdlawch, and he binds
himself to infeft the said John in the lands by two separate infeftments, the one
holding blench of the grantor, the other holding from him of the superior, and thereto
he appoints procurators, with full powers. At Kirkpatiick, 17th .lune IGIO. Witnesses,
Robert Maxwell in Arkland, James Gordon of Marcartney, John Ncilsou of Kirkland,
William Neilson in Marfar, William Crokat in Drumconkra, Thomas Neilson, younger,
at the kirk of Kirkpatrick, and John Turnour, notary. [1291, Box 34.
1576. nth June 1610.] Charter by John Makkuaicht of Kilquhonnadie, heritable
proprietor of the lands disponed, alienating to John Neilson of Corsok the two-merk
lands of Lairdlauch, in the parish of Kirkpatrick Durham and stewartry of Kirkcud-
bright : To be held blench of the grantor for one penny Scots, and relieving him and
his heirs of the duties due to his immediate superiors. At Kirkpatrick, 17th Juno IGIO.
Witnesses, Robert Maxwell in Arkland, James Gordoun of Marcartney, John Neilson of
Kirkland, Thomas Neilson, younger, at the church of Kirkpatrick, and John Turnoui',
notary. [962, Box 26.
1577. 19th June 1610.] Instrument of Sasinc in favour of the said John
Neilson of Corsok, proceeding on the above charter. Sasine given by David Neilson
of Barnecailzie, as bailie, 19th June 1610. Wjtnessos, John Neilsoun of Kirkland,
John Scott in Lairdlach, and others. John Turner, of Glasgow diocese, notary public.
[807, Box 23.
1578. Hth July 1610.] Charter by John Cass, butcher in Dalkeith, in implement
of a contract of marriage (dated at Dalkeith, 30th June last elapsed [1610]) between
himself and Mauion Symson, daughter of Thomas Symson, granting to her in conjunct
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fee his house, with garden adjacent, lying in the West AVynd of the town of Dalkeith,
between the lands of fJeorge Heych on north, and the lands of the heirs of the late
Moses Portus on south, presently occupied Ijy James Cass, the grantor's father ; with
two acres of arable land, one lying in the field or ' schoit ' of land called ' Corsfurland
daillis,' between the lands of Thomas Gourlaw on north, and those of Thomas Gifhert
on south, the other acre lying in the 'schoit' called 'the Brumhillis,' between James
Ci'anstoun's lands on west and William Calderwood's on east, all in the territory and
regality of Dalkeith: To be held blench. Dated at Dalkeith, 14th July 1610.
Witnesses, Archibald Millar and John Maxwell (writer of deed), notaries. [2412,
Box 02.
1579. '''th August IGIO.] Char'ter )iy Sir James Creichtoun of Ruthvens, knight,
hereditary proprietor of the subjects named, with consent of Dame Margaret Ma.xwell,
Lady Kuthvenis, his wife, and others [not named], in terms of a contract, dated 29th
June 1G17, between them on one part, and Kobert Erskine, royal tailor, and Agnes
Sandiland.s, his spouse, on the other part, granting and alienating to them an annual-
rent of 600 merks Scots (representing a principal sum of GOOO merks) from the lands of
the mains of Kuthvens, the Coittown, Mjdnetown, with mill, mill lands, etc., in the
barony of Ruthven and sheriffdom of Forfar : To be held to the grantees in fee and
heritage of the granter and his heirs for one penny blench, etc. At Kellie, 8th August
1610. Witnesses, Mr. George Dewar, Robert Quhytlaw, John Wylie, Mr. William
Levingstoun, and Robert Scollay, notary. [2391, Box 61.
1580. 16th August 1610.] Charter by George Rolland in West Reston, in terms of
a contract between him and Alexander Hoppar in West Reston, and because of money
paid by Hoppar to Robert Auchinoraw, son of the late James Auchincraw in Gun.sgreen,
alienating to the said Alexander Hoppar a half husband-land in West Reston, in the
barony of Coldingham and shire of Berwick : To be held of the Earl of Home for
7s. Gd. yearly of feu-farm. At West Reston, IGth August 1610. Witnesses, Patrick
Purves in Coldinghame, Robert Myllar in Restoun, Archibald Leirmont in Haddington,
and Henry Quhyte (writer of deed), servant of John Home, notary, who signs for
granter, with David Craig, co-notary. [1528, Box 39.
1581. 24th August IGIO.] Instrument narrating that William Home of Hutounhall,
as bailie of George, Marquis of Huntly, and George, Earl of Enzie, etc., his son, in terms
of the charter granted at Stirling Castle in June IGIO, No. 1-573 itupni, of the lands of
Goidon Mains, and others, in the shire of Berwick, gave sasine to Alexander, Earl
OF Home, in the hands of his attorney, Mr. Robert Cas, eldest son of Richard Cas of
Fordell, 24th August 1610. Witnesses, .lames Home in Bellitaw, James Cranstoun in
Huntliewood, John Johnstoun, bailie of Gordon, and others. Richard Cas and John
Cas, co-notaries. [421, Box 12.
1582. 28th August 1610.] Indenture between Sir Hugh Montgomerie of Newton,
in the county of Down, knight, on the one part, and George Cunningham of Bally
Lohcristowe, and Patrick Shaw of Bally Walter, on the other part, by which Sii- Hugh
conveys to them, on behalf of his ' welbcloved wife,' Lady Elizabeth Montgomerie,
'for her bettor livelyhood, maintenance and jointure,' the manor-house of Gray Abbay,
and all the demesne lands, presently in the occupation of Thomas Agnewe, James
M'Clclland of Auchcnhay, Gilbert M'Clelland or Thomas M'Clelland, with the whole
circuit and precinct of the same in the said county of Down, bounde<l on the west by
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the lands of John Cassen, on the north and north-west by the great common moss or
moor, on the cast and south-east by John Peacock's hinds, the hinds of Black Ahbay
and Cutlibert Conini^hame's lands, and on the south and south-west by the ' lough ' and
sea called ' Loughmiiie,' and })y Colonel David Boid's lands; also the sum of £200
sterling ' currant ould money in England ' from Sir Hugh's lands in the great Ards;
with other provisions. Dated 28th August 1610. Signed 'George Cunynghame,'
' mother brother to the said lady of the house Glcngaruock ' ; ^ ' Patrick Scliaw,' ' hir
l)ii)tlicr-gernian of the hous of Grinok.'- 'This lady Elizabeth, thereafter vicountess of
the Airdis, departit this mortall lyfe the 15 of May 1023 yeiris, and was buryed in the
kirk of the Newtoune the thrid day of Juno therefter. And the said Sir Hew
Montgomerie, therefter Viscount of Airdis, departit this lyfe the 15 day of Maii 1G36,
and was buiycd in the said kirk, 8 Sept'. IG.'iG.'s [2637, Bo.x 67.
1583. 1st September 1610.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept of dare
cmistat (dated at Bothans, 26th August 1610) by John, Lord Hay of Yester, for
infefting John Scrimgeour, now of Glaswall, as heir served and retoured to his father,
the late John Scrimgeour of Glaswall, in the lands of Glaswall and Torbyrns, with
mill, etc., common pasture on the moors of Leiftie, etc., in the regality of Kirriemuir
and shire of Forfar, held of the late James, Lord Hay, the granter's fathei-, in fen-farm
for £20, 6s. 8d. yearly. Witnesses to precept, William Cockljuni, apparent of Newhall,
Mr. George Butler and John Peres, serviturs of Lord Hay ; also George Hamilton,
brother to Alexander Hamilton of Binny, and Andrew Litiljohne, witnesses to signature
of William Seton of Milfuir, knight, who with Sir Patrick Hepl)urn of Wauchtoii signs
as curator. Sasine given 1st Scpteml)er 1610 by Alexander Piggott in Kcrcnuiir,
bailie. Witnesses, Thomas Scrymgcour in Easter Torbyrne, John Miln, servitor of
said John Scrimgeour, Andrew Quhoman, younger, in Kerend(?), and George
Vodell [\A'addel], servitor of the notary, Abraham Piggott, of St. Andrews diocese.
[2889, Box 75.
1584. 4th September 1610.] Charter by Sir George Touris of Garmilton, knight,
baron of Inverleith, etc., granting to John Aytoun, gardener, and dweller in the town
('ville') of Potterraw (ilias Bristo, and JoNET Dryburne, his spouse, and to the longer
liver of them in conjtmct fee, and to their lawful heirs and assignees, a piece of land of
his west croft of Bristo, containing a yard now occupied by Geoi'ge Congiltoun, a house
occupied by Patrick Glcdstanes, and a house occupied by John Donaldson and l)y
Congiltoun, occupied by the said John Aytoun, Avith privilege of draw-well in back
court; which land is a portion of that formerly belonging to Walter Cannichael, then
to Mathew, his son and heir, now to Charles Strndgcon, sheath-maker, between the
lands of the late Mathew Callendar on west and north, of Anthony Brnssett on south,
and the public way on east, in the lordship of Dairy, barony of Inverleith — all as
resigned by the said Chai-lcs Strndgcon, in terms of a contract, dated 18th August 1610 :
To be held blench of the granter for one penny, if asked. Dated at Inverleith,
4th September 1610. Witnesses, Robert Kincaid, John Brown and Thomas Anderson,
the granter's servitors, and George Mak, W.S. [1247, Box 3.3.
1585. 8th September 1610.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in the
preceding charter. Sasine given 8th September 1610 by Chai-lcs Hog, dweller in
Potterraw alii(s Bristo, as bailie. Witnesses, John Manvell, Serjeant of the barony of
Inverleith, Robert Howiesoun, David ^Vylie, Robert A\'att, William Walker, clothier,
' Note aildeil to signature. - Ihid, ' Note at foot of writ.
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all residing in Potterraw, and Thomas Anderson, servitor of the noUiry, George Mak.
[2330, Box 60.
1586. l^th September 1610.] In.strument of Rasinc following on a charter and
pi'ficept, dated at Perth, 13th Novemljer 1609, No. 1564 suimt, by William Grahame of
Callender to Colin C.VJIPbell of Abenichill of the lands of Dalranich and others.
Sasine given 16th September 1610 by James Reddoch of Cultibragane, bailie.
Witnesses, John Millar at the mill of Maiik, Finlay Moresoun in Gwilt, and others
[names torn away]. Notary, Patrick Drummond, of Dunblane diocese. [1179, Box 31.
1587. l^th September 1610.] Charter by .John, Earl of Montrose, in favour of
Ci)LiN Campbell of Aberuchill, confirming to him a charter of alienation and sale,
dated at Perth, 13th November 1609, by William Grahame of Callendar, -svith consent
of Katherine Graham, his mother, and of Laurence Graham, his uncle, of the lands of
Dalrinoche, Blairmoir, Blaiiquhorrie and Cuiltis, with the mill of Cuiltis, now called the
mill of Dalchroy, mill lands, etc., in the barony of Kincardin and shire of Perth : To
be held blench of the Earl of Montrose for one penny. Witnesses to first charter,
Rol)crt Campbell of Glenfalloch, Alexander Robertson of Inchmagrannoche, Duncan
liobertson of Dulkevne, and .John Scliaw, notary. Confirmed at Kincaidin, 17th
September 1610. Witnes.ses, Alexander and John Graham, and other servants of the
earl. Signed, ' Montrose.' [469, Box 14.
1588. 23rd October 1610.] Charter by David Murray of Balgonie, with consent
of Agnes Moncrieff', his spouse, in terms of a contract with Thomas Rutherford (alias
'Brachtie') in Easter Leatgrene, alienating to the said Thomas the lands of Easter
Ijeatgreen or Rashiehill, occupied by him, in the barony of Rossyth and shire of Perth,
with certain privileges of passage, water, etc., over Wester Leatgreen, fully described of
(late 9th December 1594, No. 1291 siqrm : To be held of .James Stewart of Rossyth, as
superior, for four merks yearly feu-farm, with other dues. Dated at Dunfermline and
St. Andrews, 23rd and 31st October 1610. Mr. .James Ayton of Grange, William
Pratus, Ijurgess of Dunfermline, Mr. Duncan Reddoch, 'provisor' of the College of
St. Leonards, John Murray, lawful son of Mr. AVlUiam Murray of Ochtertyre, and
others, witnesses. [1885, Box 48.
1589. 23rd October IGIO.] Charter by .James Stewart of Rossythe, as superior,
confirming the above charter by David Murray of Balgonie to TII0.^L\S Rutuerflkh
of the lands of Easter Leatgrene. Confirmation dated at Hiltoun of Rossythe, 23rd
October 1610. Witnesses, Edward Rutherfurd, portioncr of North Balquhandie, James
lluthcrfurd, his brother-gcrman, portioncr of the same, Iioljert Rutherfurd, portioner
of the same, John Rutheifurd, poitioner, South Balquhandie, Henry Steinsouii, smith
in Hiltoun of Rossyth, Robert Broun at the mill of Hartschaw, and the said notary.
[1886, Box 48.
1590. 30th October 1610.] Instrument of Sasine following on the precept by
John Kennedy of Blairquhan, dated at Edinburgh, 27th February 1610, No. 1570
suf/ra, for infefting John M'Cadd.vmk in the 20s. land of Lunmochtie, as described.
Sasine given on the lands, 30th October 1610, by Robert Cunynghame, liurgess of Ayr,
as bailie. Philip Colvill, burgess, David Rowane and John Schairp, abiding there, and
Andrew Veir in Lumnochtie, witnesses. Alexander Purweyancc, clerk of Glasgow
diocese, notary public. [186. Box 7.
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1591. C>th November IfilO.] Tack or Lease of the teindsheaves of the lands of
Gartuis and others, as in No. 881 aitpra, by David Erskine, commendator, to Jasper
Gr.aham of Blairsesnoch, feu-farmer of Garturs, etc., for one term of nineteen years,
at £6, 13s. Id. rent. Dated and signed by the commendator .alone, at Cardross, 6th
November 1610. Witnesses, Robert Haldane, Robert Cunnyngham, Walter Eitchert-
son, and John Fargn, writer of deed, the granter's servitor. [938, Box 26.
1592. 8th November 1610.] Instrument of Sasine following on the charter, No.
1588 supra, in favoui- of Thomas Rutherfurd (alias Brachtie), of the lands of Easter
Leatgrene, etc. Sasine given 8th November 1610. Witnesses, Robert and Edward
Rutherfurd, portioners of North Balquhandie, James and William Rutherfurd, portioners
of South Balquhandie. David Rollok, of Dunblane diocese, notary public. [1887,
Box 48.
1593. 2.3rd November 1610.] Charter ))y David Kelso of that Ilk, whereby, in
fulfilment of a matrimonial contract (dated 21st November instant) betwixt himself,
with consent of Eliz.abcth Steuart, his spouse, and their eldest son, Archibald Kelso, on
the one part, and Mathew Brisbane of Rosland and Sara, his lawful daughter, on the other
part, the granter conveys to Archibald Ket.so and Sara Bi;i.sbane, his future spouse,
their heirs, etc., the five-nicrk land of Swiuleis, with toAver, etc., in the parisli of Dairy,
bailiary of Cunningham and sheriffdom of Aj'r ; also the tcn-merk land of Kelsoland,
with tower, etc., corn-mill and fulling-mill, and with that part of the moor of Knokin-
corshill belonging to said lands, occupied by the granter and his tenants, bounding
between the stream called Rottinbuiii on the north and north-e.ast, the moor of Skel-
murlie Montgomerie on east, the head ditches or 'dyikis' of Skelmurlie Conynghame
on the south and south-west, in the pari.sh of Largs, bailiary and sheriffilom foresaid.
Reserving the granter's liferent, with liferent and terce to his widow : The lands to be
held for the service of ward and relief. Dated at Glasgow, 23rd November IGIO.
Witnesses, Robert Steuart of Chryistiswoll, Henry Kelso in Flat, Gabriel Logane,
merchant in Glasgow, George Huchesoun, notary public, Mr. Thomas Huchesoun, his
brother-german, and Mr. John Huchesotui, notary, writer of deed. [671, Box 20.
1594. 2nth November 1610.] Charter of Sale by John Borthwick, elder, portioner
of Ballincreiti', with consent of Janet Heriot, his spouse, and John Borthwick, younger,
his son, granting and alienating to James Wynkam, writer to the Signet, and Jean
S\VYNTOUN, his spouse, and their lieii's, an annualrent of fort^' merks Scots, to be u))lifted
from one-half of the lands of the Mains of Ballincrieff, formerly occupied by the granter's
father, Francis Borthwick, with the mill thereof, in the shii-e of Edinburgh and con-
stabulary of Haddington : To be holden blench of the granter. Precept of sasine to
Mr. Robert Foulis, advocate, as bailie. Edinburgh, 29th November IGIO. Witnesses,
John Eistoun and Robert Fortoun, writers to the king's signet, and Mr. Robert AVynram,
son of James, who also wTites the deed. Seal attached, three cinqucfoils. Legend :
'S. loannis Borthvik.' [208, Box 7.
1595. 29th November 1610.] Charter by Hugh, Lord Loudoun, as superior, con-
firming, first, the charter, No. 1390 svpra, by John Anderson in Dunley, dated at
Cumnock, 20th January 1600, of the 5s. 2d. lands of Bargonr Ovei", in the loidship of
Kylesmure and shire of Ayr, to Charles Ca.mpeell of Hoiscleuch ; second, a charter
by John Law of Rouchdyik, granting and alienating to the same Charles Campbell the
7s. 6d. lands of Dalsangan, called Rouchdyik, now occupied l)y the grantor, in the hjrd-
1610] THE LAI NG CHARTERS 387
ship of Kylesmure and sherittdom of Ayr : To he held from the said John Law and his
heirs of the king and his successors, in the place of the commendator and convent of
Melrose, in feu-farm for . . . [sums Ijlaiik], with duplicand at entry of heirs, and services
used and wont. Dated at C'umnok, 13tli January 1587-8. "Witnesses, William Camp-
bell of Glaisnok, Alexander Allan in Craigheid, and William Bryane ; John Gemmill,
notary, signing for granter, who also by a docquet under the hand of Robert Aitkyn,
notary public, ratifies the charter at Machlene, 23rd January 1587-8, before the said
William Campbell and Adam Aird in Katherene, as witnesses. Confirmation charter
dated at the bvu-gh of Newmylnes, 29th November 1610. Witnesses, George Campbell,
notary (writer of deed), James Campbell, John Aird in Aldtoun, and George ^L'qweill,
the earl's servitors. The earl's seal attached, faint impression. [3008, Box 79.
1596. 6th December IGIO.] Charter by James Law, archbishop of Glasgow, as
superior, confirming to George Johnstone, rector of Ancrum, and Elizabeth Ckeich-
TOUN, his wife, and to RoiiEirr Johnstone, their son, after their decease, the posses-
sion of certain lands acijuired by the said George, namely, that tenement of land, with
houses and croft, of that husband-land alienated by Henry Davidsoun in Mynto to the
said George, lying in the ' Toun heid ' of the granter's town of Ancrum ; also the
following pieces of land formerly belonging to William Fawsyid : one rig called ' the
Westir of the tua Linlauchriggis,' a piece of land called ' the Eistir half of the Westir
furlong,' a piece called ' the braid endit belt,' a rig called ' the Calcleuch daill,' a piece
called ' the butt of the Ebreis ' and its half lot, of ' Minchester pottes,' lying also in said
town ; also that husband-land belonging to said William Fawsyid [illegible], of that
quarter of the lands of Nether Ancrum called Craig<iuarter, sold by him to said George,
with that part of the moor of said husband-land, lying between the lands called ' the
longdaillis on the bak syid of Hoptoun ' on the east, the ' Craig ' on south, the tenement
called ' the Merchedyik ' on west, and the burn called the ' Eschebiu'ne ' on north ;
with three rigs, the ' Buttis ' parts of three-quarters of a husband-land belonging to
James Cruicleuch in Ancrum, lying next to the tenement first above described — all
lying in the town of Ancrum and shire of Ro.xburgh, which lands were resigned by the
spouses and by iMr. George Johnstone and Robert Johnstone, their sons : To be held
to the spouses anil to Robert, their son, in feu-farm for a total feu-duty of 16s. Scots
yearly (15s. 8d. and Id. augmentation). At Edinburgh, 6th December 1610. Wit-
nesses, James Law, the granter's son, John Scougall, collector of the lords of session,
George Oustiaiie, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh, and Mr. James Law, servitor of
granter. Signed by the archbishop and luimerous clei'gy of the diocese. Portion of
seal attached, defaced. [2281, Box 58.
1597. 12th December 1610.] Official Transumpt from the protocol books of the
late Alexander Guthrie, notary, common clerk of Edinburgh, being an instrument
narrating that on 12th December 1610, Quintigern [Mungo] Makcall, one of the bailies
of Edinburgh, passed to that tenement formerly possessed by AN'illiam Carmichael, son
of the late James Carmichael of Athcrneye, afterwards by the heirs of the late Archi-
bald Layng, merchant, lying on the south side of the High Street, and bounded by the
lands of the late Thomas Cant of St. Giles Grange, Alexander Gibson, bowmaker
('arcuarii'), John Archbald, and the late William Little, as described; and there the
procurator for Andrew Scott, chirurgeon, and Mr. Robert Scott, writer, lords of the
fee of the tenement, with consent of Margaiel Layng and Agnes Layng, wives of Andrew
and Robert Scott respectively, resigned the tenement in favour of John Archibald,
merchant, in terms of a contract of sale, and ho was duly infeft. Witnesses to sasine,
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David iMakcall, David Book and Robert Haliburtouii, merchants, Hugh Pciblis, notary,
and others. Transunipt dated 10th April 1G52. Witnesses, Robert Urie and Alex-
ander Dalzell, writers, and others. William Thomsone, common clerk, notary public.
[616, Box 18.
1598. 18th December IGIO.] Instrument of Sasine [much mutilated] narrating
thiit in terms of the chaiter of date 23rd November 1010, No. 1593 sujna, and marriage
contract, David Kelso gave sasine with his o'vvji hands to ARCHIBALD Kelso and Saiia
Brlsbane of the lands of Swinleis and Kelsoland. Sasine given 18th December 1610,
first, on the lands and at the tower of Kelsoland, and at the grain and fulling mills
there — witnesses, tJabriel Hall in Halkerglen, Archibald Henrie in Walkmyln, Robert
Cowanc in Hill of Kelsoland, Gavin Kyill in Ediielmrn, and John Kyill, miller in the
mill of Kelsoland ; second, at the manor of Swinleis and grain mill — witnesses, John
Cone in Rysyde, Robert Quhitfuird in Blackmos, William Guillieland in Rysyde, and
Hugh Patoun there. Notary, Mr. John Huchesoun, of Glasgow diocese. [3005, Box 79.
1599. 22nd December 1610.] Instrument of Sasine on a precept in a charter,
dated at the Canongate, 3rd December 1610, by James, Earl of (Jleiicairn, directed to
George Kirkpatrick, and Robert Fergusson, apparent of Craigdarroch, for infefting the
granter's son, WiLLiAM, Master of Glen'CAIRN, with his wife, Joxet Ker, and their
heirs-male, etc., in the lands and barony of Glencairn, in the shcriftdoni of Dumfries,
and in the lands and barony of Kilmaurs, in the bailiary of Cunningham and shire of
Ayr. Witnesses lo charter, Sir James Cuninghame of Glengarnok, knight, George
Cuninghame, burgess of the Canongate, John Cuninghame, mercliaiit, burgess of Edin-
burgh, and William Barclay of Iniiergelly. Sasine given 22nd December 1610. Wit-
nesses, Alexander Cunningham, apparent of Watterstoun, Alexander Cuningham of
Corshill, James Cuninghame of Aiket, and Mr. William Cuninghame of Calder. James
Hay, of Glasgow diocese, notary public. [2199, Box 56.
1600. 26th December 1610.] Charter of Sale by Henry Pitcairne of that Ilk,
with consent of Isobella Balfour, his spouse, alienating to his brother-german, Roisert
Pitc-VIRXE of Douiifield, his heirs, etc., the lands of Easter Gellct, with pertinents, in
the lordship and regality of Dunfermline and shire of Fife : To be held of the granter
for one penny blench. Dated at Forther, 26th December 1610, Mr. William Cran-
stoun, minister at Kingskettle, David Pitcairne, burgess of Dunfermline, and James
Pitcairn, the granter's son, being witnesses. Stephen Paterson and John NicoU, notaries,
sign for Isabel Balfour. [559, Box 16.
1601. 16th January 1611.] Charter by Henry Pitcairne of that Ilk and David
Pitcairne, his eldest son, in terms of a marriage contract between them on one part,
and Sir William Monteath, elder, of Kerse, knight, Sir William Moiiteath, younger,
of Kerse, knight, and Mariota Monteath, daughter of the elder and sister of the
younger Sir William, on the other part dated I7th December 1610, for infefting Mariota,
as future spouse of said David, in liferent, in the mill of Fruchy, mill lands, etc., in the
lordship and stewartry of Fife. Reddendo to superiors, £i 3'early feu-duty and 26s. 8d.
augmentation. James Hepburn, servitor to Sir William Monteath, bailie for sasine. At
Forthir, 16th January 1611. Robert Pitcarne of Downfield, Robert Ker, sherifif and
burgh-clerk of Linlithgow, and others, witnesses. [1613, Box 42.
1602. I'^th January 1611.] Tack or Lease Ijy Mr. James Bonarr, parson of the
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parish kirk .and parish of Mayboll, and minister there, with consent of Thomas Kennedy
of Bargaiiy, patron of the church, and Josias Stewart of Bonytonii, his tutor, granting
to William Stewaut in 8niertoun(?) and his heirs, for the terra of three lives and
thrice nineteen years, the teindsheaves and other teinds of the church of Maybole.
Entry at Lammas 1610, for a payment of £30, twenty oxen and twelve cows yearly.
Dated at Bargany, 18th January 1611. Witnesses, Mr. James Hall, pedagogue to
Thomas Kennedy, Hector Kennedy, brother of the laird of Bennan, James IMurchie
in Bargany, and David Mcrschell, notary in Ballantoun, writer of deed. [2978, Bo.x 78.
1603. 29th January 1611.] Instrument of Sasine following on a jjrecept of dare
ams/iif, dated at Knukischaine, in Ireland, August 1610, by John M'Dowcll of Garth-
land, superior of the subjects, for infefting UxiiRED Campbell, as lawful and nearest
heir-male of his father, the late Alexander Campbell of Arie, in the two-merk land, with
the half-merk land of Bruchjarg, of the ten-merk lands of Bruchjarg, with a fourth part
of the mill, multures, etc., in the parish of Kirkcum [Kirkcolm], sherifi'dom of Wigtown :
held of the granter in chief, in 'lit: ryndaile,' for services done and to be done. Wit-
nesses to precept, Hugh Kennedy of Girvanmains, James Stewart in Brounestoun,
David Merchell, notary, and others. Sasine given on the lands, now called Knoknane,
and in the mill, by John M'Dowell of Logan, as bailie, on 29th January 1611. Witnesses,
Charles Campbell of Balfeoch, George Campbell in Balkellie, and William Campbell,
residing at Stanekirk. Notary, James Glover, of Glasgow diocese. [1177, Box 31.
1604. 9th February 1611.] Charter by Andrew [Knox], bishop of the Isles, prior
of Oransay, and king's commissioner for feuing the lands of that priory, granting in
feu-farm to Sir Dowgald Campbell of Auchinbrek, knight, and Dame Isobel Boyd,
his spouse, their heirs-male, etc., the two-nierk lands called Lwignahoynsind, with mill,
etc., belonging to the priory of Oransay, lying in the lordship of Knapdale and sherifT-
dom of Tarbart : To be held for a total yearly feu-duty of 30s. At Paisley, 9th
February 1611. Witnesses, Duncan Campbell, vicar of Killenan, Thomas Inglis, notary,
bailie of Paisley, and George Knox, brother-german of John Kno.x of Eanfurlie.
Seal appended ; a bishop with a book in left hand, preaching from a boat upon the
sea. Scroll overhead, illegible ; also seal of arms, defaced. Legend : ' Sigillum Andrew
Cnoxii insularum Scotise Eps. 1610.' [2120, Box 53.
1605. 19th February 1611.] Charter by Robert Futhie of Foddismill, with con-
sent of Janet Durie, his spouse, granting and alienating to James Prymrois, portioner
of Newlands, and Sara Colville, his spouse, and to James Prymrois, their son and
apparent heir, the mill called Foddismill, and lands, as in No. -507 .^iipra, in the barony
of Abercromby and sheriftdom of Fife : To be held from the granter and his heirs, of
James, Loid Colvill, in feu-farm for £5, 16s. 8d. yearly in money, Anth twelve capons
at Christmas. At Foddismill, 19th February 1611. Witnesses, Robert Aitken, burgess
of Dunfermline, James Kellok there, William Broun, notary there, James Currie in
Crumbie, and Alexander Callendar, merchant, burgess of Culross. [122G, Box 33.
1606. 19th February 1611.] Extract Disposition and Discharge by Robert Futhie
and his wife to J.,uiEs Primrose, his wife, and son. At Foddismill, 19th February
IGll. Same witnesses as in preceding writ. [1227, Box 33.
1607. 10th May 1611.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that Robert Broun,
burgess of the burgh of North Benvick, passed to his tenement lying on the south side
390 CALENDAR OF [1611
of the market-cross street of said burgh, hounded liy the lands of Alexander Burnet
on east, those of the late Alexander l)ouglas on south ami west, and waste land lying
between said tenement and the grantor's own granary on north ; and there in tenns of
a marriage contract between him on one part, and Marijahet Chuikshank, his
affianced spouse, on the other part, with John Darling, burgess of said liurgh, acting
for her (dated 20th April 1611), the said Robert resigned the tenement into the hands
of Thomas Lauder, one of the bailies of the burgh, for conjunct infeftment to himself
and his said spouse, and received sasine of the same. Done on 10th May ICll.
Witnesses, George Baillic, another of the bailies, James Lauder, son of the foresaid
Thomas, John Allane, John Darling, Alexander Gibson, serjeant, and the subscribing
notary, William Galbrayth. [2458, Box 63.
1608. 11th May 1611.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept (dated
Edinburgh, 11th March 1611) from the chancery of Henry, Prince and Stewart of
Scotland, etc., for infefting John Kennedy, now of Blairquhan, as nearest and lawful
heir retoured to his father, the late John Kennedy of Blairquhan, in the lands com-
prehended in the baron\' of Blairquhan, as in No. 913 sitjirc, with the office of coroner
of the earldom of Carrick. Sasine given 11th May 1611 by Hugh Kennedy of Garry-
horne, bailie. Witnesses, Mr. John M'Quorne, minister of Stratoun, John Davidson
of Pennvglen, Walter Kennedy of Knokdonc, John A\'hitofuird in Bullacli, James Lyill
in Maybole, and Gilbert Ecclis there. Notary, Homer ('Omerus') lios, of Glasgow
diocese. [2350, Box 60.
1609. 1 1th May IGll.] Charter by James Peirson of Moirlan))aiik, because of
his love to Gkisel Thomsun, his wife, and for a sum of money given liy the late John
Thomson, her father, alienating to the said Grisel, in liferent, the shady-half of the
lands of Moirlanbank, with the west portion of the houses thereof, in the lordship and
regality of Dunfermline, in the sheriffdom of Fife. At Moirlanbank, 14th May 1611.
\\'itnesses, Laurence Merser of Miklour, Robert Colvillu, younger of Gleish, Robert
Sands, apparent of Overtoun, and Beroald Lnies. James Prymrois and John Huttoun,
notaries public, sign for granter. [2320, Box 59.
1610. 22nd May 1611.] Instrument of Resignation and Sasine narrating that
^\.ndrew Donaldson, burgess of the burgh of Auchterarder, in presence of Robert
Graham, one of the bailies of said burgh, and in terms of a marriage contract between
the said Andrew and his son John, on the one part, and John Reid and Janet Rcid, his
daughter, on the other part, resignetl under reservation of his liferent a half croft and
tenement, formerly occupied by George Halie, now by the said Andrew, on the south
side of the burgh, bounded by the land formerly belonging to the laird [Laurence
Graham] of Callander, now to his uncle, David Graham, on the east, the vennel on west,
the highway on north, and the mill dam on south, in favour of the said John Donald-
son and Janet Reid, who were then duly infeft. Sasine given 22nd May 1611.
Witnesses, Laurence Grahame of Callander, William Grahame of Ferniflet, David
Graham, burgess of said burgh, John I)rummond, younger, of Kirkhill, James Grahame
in Bardrell. Notary, Patrick Drummond, of Dunblane diocese. [2294, Box 58.
1611. 5th June 1611.] Instrument of Sasine of the same subjects as in ^mt of
14th Fcliruary 1597, No. 1325 supra, in the burgh of North Berwick, following on the
resignation by William Gotterson and Katharine Baillie, his spouse, in favour of
Andrew Forrest and Isabella Hannan, his spouse. Sasine given 5th June 1511
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[sic, pro 1611] by Thomas Lauder, a bailie of North Berwick, in presence of George
Bailh'e, another of the bailies, James Allane, John Mure, Alexander Paterson, burgesses,
and Alexander Gibsoun, Serjeant, as witnesses. William Galbrayth, of St. Andrews
diocese, notary. [191.5, Box 49.
1612. Uth June 1611.] Charter by Mr. AVilliam Scott, minister of God's Word
at the church of Coujjer, granting to Adam E.iE, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh, the
third of the eastern part of the lands of Rathillet, with dam, barn and mill, and mill
lands of Mill dene of Eathillet, formerly occupied by Margaret Ramsay, the granter's
mother : To be held of the granter for one penny and ten bolls of wheat, twelve bolls
of barley, with 14 merks 8s., etc., to the king and his successors yearly. T)ated at
Edinburgh, 14th June 1611. James Forret, lawful son of the late John Forret of
Fingask, James Kinneir, writer, Edinburgh, and others, witnesses. [4.30, Box 12.
1613. 20th June 1 G 11 .] Precept of Clare Constat by Thomas Thomson of Dudding-
ston, with consent of his curators, for infefting Adam E.vy, merchant in Edinburgh, as
son and heir of his father. Hector Ray, also merchant there, in an annualient of
500 merks secured over the lands of Wester Duddingston, with the mill, etc., in the
pari.sh of Duddingston and shire of Edinburgh. Edinliurgh, 20th June 1611. Witnesses,
Mr. Walter liulienden, residing there, Mr. James Durham of Duntarvie, Mr. Colin
Ramsay, servitor of Mr. John Preston of Pcnnycuke, and Walter Logan, clerk of burgh
of Canongate. [2.5.33, Box 65.
1614. 27th .luiic 1611.] Instrument of Sasine following on the above precept of
dare roiislnf, directed to James Koucheid, residing in Edinburgh, as bailie, b}' Thomas
Thomson of Easter and Wester Duddingston, with consent of Mr. John Prestoun of
Pennycuk, president of the College of Justice, .John Moresoun, merchant in Edinburgh,
and John Levinijston of King's Cramond, his curators, for infeftino; Adam Ray in the
above annualrcnt. Sasine given 27th June 1611. Witnesses, William Borthuik,
William Guthre, servitors of Adam Ray, and others. ^Valter Logane, notary public.
[1695, Box 44.
1615. 22ncl .Tuly 1611.] Charter by Adam Ray, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh,
granting to his brother-german, John Ray, also merchant there, an annualrent of 500
merks secured over the lands and town of Wester Duddingston, with mill, etc., in the
parish of Duddingston and shire of Edinburgh : To be held of Thomas Thomson of
Duddingston. At Edinbui-gh, 22nd July 1611. Witnesses, Walter Logan, clerk of the
regality of Brochtoun, and others. [2193, Box 56.
1616. 23rd .July 1611.] Instrument of Sasine following on precept in the above
charter. Sasine given 23rd July 1611 by John Pacok, carpenter, burgess of the
Canongate, bailie. AVitnesses, Alexander Liddell in 'Snailcu' or 'Snaden,' Thomas
Barthram, servitor of John Logan, burgess of E(linl>urgh, Alexander Daill in Lethame,
John Hall, stabler, burgess of Canongate, and William Guthre, servant of granter.
Notary, Walter Logan. [2569, Box 66.
1617. 26th July 1611.] Charter under the great seal by King James the Sixth
confirming in due form the charter by David Kelso of that Ilk, of date 23rd November
1610, No. 1593 supra, of the lands of Swinleis and others to Archibald Kei,so, as
fully described in writ cited. Confirmation dated at Edinburgh, 26th July 1611.
Itegislrum Mayni Sit/illi, vol. vii. No. 546. [3004, Box 79.
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1618. I'-^th August IGll.] Instrmncnt of Snsiiic prococdiiig on a precept by Sir
A\'illi;im Cokhurn of Laiigtoii, dated 9th May 1011, for iiifefting Chui.stoi'IIKU Cokbuun,
as heir of his father, William Cokburn, in the lands of Chouslie, etc., as in No. 1539
supra. Done <at the fortalicc of Chouslie, 12th August IGll. James Cokburne, tutor
of Chouslie, Messrs. Christopher and .John Cokburne, brothers, and Mr. Sanuiel Sinclair,
minister at Langton, are among the witnesses. Alexander Cnik, notary. [109, Box 3.
1619. 8th October IGll.] Charter, with Clause of Novodamus, by James, Lord
Colvill of Culross, confirming to James PuiMitosE, portioner of Newlands, S.msa Colvii.i,,
his spouse, and to Jamks Primro.sk, their son, the charter, dated at Foddismill, 19th
February 1611, No. 1605 supra, by Robert Futhie of Foddismill, with consent of Janet
])urie, his spouse, of the mill commonly called Foddismill, with the insucken of the
grange of Abercrombie and others, as fully described in charter of date 28th January
154G, No. .507 supra, in the liarony of Abercrumbie and sheriffdom of Fife: To be
held of Lord Culross in feu-farm for £5, IGs. 8d. yearly, with three shillings for tcind-
sheaves and twelve capons at Christmas. Confirmed at Easter Wemyss, 8th October
IGll. Witnesses, William Sibbald, James Callander, George Swyne and Heiuy Colvill,
the granter's servants. [179, IJox 14.
1620. 23rd October IGll.] Instrument of Sasine in terms of a precept in a charter
of alienation and sale, dated at Carlinwark, on present date, by Sii' William M'Clelland
of Auchinlaine, knight, tutor of Boml)ic, granting to James Lindsay of Wauchope an
aiinualrent of 1100 merks from the £10 lands of Lochdowgannis, called Over, Nether,
and Middle Lochdowgannis, in the parish of Kirkcormok and stewartry of Kirkcud-
bright. Sasine given by John Lindsay of Auchinskcoeh, as bailie, on 23rd October
1011. \\'itncsscs, John Ed/.ai- in Slogna, John llalliday, son of Fergus Ualliday in
Lochdouganiiis, .lohn Maxwell, son of Alexander Maxwell of Logane, Edward Stur-
geounc in Wraithis, and John Martounc, writer in Drumfreis. Notaiy, Cuthbert
Cunyghame, of Ola.sgow diocese. [2G99, Box 69.
1621. 8th November IGIL] Listrument of Sasine, following upon No. ICAd supra,
in fa\i)ur of JAMES Primrose, his wife, and son. Sasine given 8th November 1611 by
llctuy Prymrois, btirgess of Culross, as bailie. Witnesses, James Boswell, portioner of
Ncwbiging, John Angous, burgess of Bruntyland, John Bronn, miller at Foddismill,
and his servant, John Buchannan. llobert Quhyt, clerk of St. Andrews diocese, notary.
[1228, Box 33.
1622. ICth November 1611.] Retour of Service made before Walter Ross of
Morinsheis, provost, Andrew Ross and William Thomson, burgesses and bailies of the
burgh of Tain, by Alexander Hay Adamsoun, John Forester, Thomas ISIansoun, Alex-
ander Hay CTilbertsoun, Donald Reid, tailzour, Hugh M'Allaster, Andrew M'Culloche,
elder, Alexander Smart, Alexander M'Fcnjuhar, James Corbatt, Adam Hay, Alexander
Tailzour, Kenneth Grasiche, Andrew Michell, David Reid, and Ferquhard Monro, who
being admitted, sworn, removed from the tribunal and enclosed in the council house,
re-entered and declared that DONAI.D M'CiiLLlcHALUiM, dyer, is the lawful son and
nearest heir of his father, the late Andrew J\l'Gillichalluni, burgess of Tain, in a
tenement of two roods and a half, an ell and a half of land, with half of a garden, on
the south side of the burgh of Tain, bounded by the tenement of Helen, daughter of
Donald M'inferson, now belonging to said Donald, on west, the said Donald's garden
and the lands of Hector Diigulas [Douglas] on south, the lands of John Smart, now
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Ijelonging to Walter Ros of Morinsheis, on east, and the highway on north ; which
lands are held of the king in free burgage and have been in the hands of the superiors
since the decease of the late Andrew M'Gillichallum. Dated at Tain, 16th November
IGll — sasine being given immediately after the inquest to Thomas M'Culloch, son of
John M'Culloch, burgess of Tain, for grantee, the whole being commemorated in the
form of a notary's instrument by William Fraser, of Ross diocese. Witnesses, John
M'Culloch, burgess of Tain, Angus M'Culloch there, M'Ferquhar there, and others
[illegible]. Seal of Andrew Koss, the bailie, appended to writ, bearing a lion ramjjant.
[2470, Box 63.
1623. lOth January 1612.] Obligation by Robert Burrell of Stowting, in county
Kent, yeoman, to pay to John Rob.vkts, elder, of Braborne, in same count}', the sum
of £480. Dated 10th January 1611-12. Reversion of same date aflfecting lands in
Stowting parish. [595, Box 1 7.
1624. 15th January 101:;.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding on a crown precept,
dated 2nd December 1611, for infefting John Brown of Land, as son and heir retoured
tn his late father, John Brown of Land, in the lands of Land, Barbeth and Crlcn
(combined yeaily feu £9, 17s. 4d.), the lands of Drum (=£11, 6s. 8d.), Corbelly (=£6
yearly), 'Under the Wall ' and Howlat cloiss (=24s. 8d.), with half the mill of Loch-
kindeloch in that barony, in the stewartry of Kirkcudbright, which had been in the
king's hands for four years. Sasine given 15th January' 1612, by John Lyndsay of
Auehinskcoch, stewart-deputc. A\'itnesses, Alexander Murray of Irnalmcrie, Thomas
Broun of C41en, John Broun of Schambelly, John Gregane and John Brig in Drum,
David Newall and William Tuinour in Corbelly. Notary, John Hutoun, of Glasgow
diocese. [1105, Box 31.
1625. 17th January 1612.] Charter by John Kennedy of Blairquhan, with con-
sent of Hugh, lord of Loudoun (in terms of a contract, dated 17th January and 5th
February 1611, at Maybole and Aj'r), alienating to .John Davidson of Penny-glen and
.MAra!AT!ET Kennedy, his spouse, in conjunct fee, their heirs, etc., the £5 lands of
Slyntoche, with mill, the 30s. lands of Auld Crissok and the two-nierk lands of Balgregan,
lying in the earldom of Cannck : To be held of Henry, prince and steward of Scotland,
and his successors, for services due and wont. Dated 17th January and 5th February
1612. Signed by the parties at .Maybole and Ayr respectivelj'. Witnesses, Hugh
Kennedy of Pinquhirrie, Oliver Ros in Maybole, writer [John Mure, merchant
there, Patrick ^I'ilvane there, David Fergusson in Thraiff, whose names are illegible,
but are supplied from the sasine], Alexander Crawfnrd of Kerse, David I)unl)ar
of Enterkyn, William M'Kerrell of Hilhouse, and George Campbell in Newmyllns.
[2137, Box 54.
1626. 1st February 1 612.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that Thomas Thomsoun,
ollicei- in Ualkeith, as bailie constituted by Thomas (4ifhai-t, younger, with consent of
Thomas Gifhart, eldei-, his father, passed to the ground of an acre of arable land in the
' schot of land callit the Stanelawis,' presently occupied by the younger Thomas, in the
territory and regality of Dalkeith, and there, in terms of a contract of alienation between
the said Gifharts, elder and younger, and William Calderwood, younger, in Dalkeith,
son of the late Adam Calderwood, gave sasine of the said acre to the said William
Calderwood : To be held of the granters in blench-farm for one penny Scots. Sasine
given 1st February 1612. Witnesses, William Turnet, wright, in Dalkeith, Laurence
3d
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Cokburne, George Oisteane, officer, John Dik, younger. Archil):ilil Millar, notary
public. [150.^, Box 39.
1627. 13th February 1612.] Instrument of Sasinc in tcrm.s of precept in the
charter, No. 1625 suj>rt(, of date 17th January and 5th Februaiy 1612, in favour of
John D.vvid.son and his wife. Sasine given on the lands by Alexander Keid, tailor in
Maybole, bailie, on 13th February 1612. Witnesses, Thomas Davidson, younger, of
Pennyglcn, Patrick, his brother, John Kennedy, brother-german of Walter Keiuiedy of
Knokdone, Thomas Wodrop in Slyntoch, Patrick Edzear there, Kobert Cunyngham in
Auld Cri-ssok, and John StrachaneC!) in Balgrcgane. Notary, Oliver Kos, of Glasgow
diocese. [3011, Box 79.
1628. 15th February 1612.] Charter by Mathew Stcvin in Coldingham, fcu-
fai-mer of the subjects disponed, in terms of a contract between himself, Barbara King,
his spouse, and Alexander Paterhon in Coldingham law and Nicola Buhnk, his
spouse, alienating to the said Alexander and his wife one acre and a rood of ai-a1>le land,
of which half an acre lies in the field called Fyschbelsyde [cf. No. 1534 supri], another
half-acre in the field called the Humbleknowsyde, and the rood in the Limekills, with
pasturage for one soum of lieasts in the grantor's grass fields, in the territory and
barony of Coldingham, Berwickshire : To be held lilcnch of the grantor. Precept of
sasine directed to William Young, merchant, in Coldinghamlaw. Dated and signed at
Eymouth, 15th February 1612. Witnesses, Patrick Clerk, schoolmaster at Eymouth,
Andrew Gray there, and others. .lohn Home, notary public, and David Craig,
co-notary, sign for grantor. Seal twice appended; a .saltirc between a mullet in chief
and (apparently) a horse-shoe in base. Legend: 'S. Mathei Stevin.' [1039, Bux 28.
1629. 21st February 1612.] Procejit from tlu; chancery of King James the Sixth,
directed to Robert Dalzcll, older, of that Ilk, and Sir IJobeit Dalzell of Eliok, knight, his
son, as superiors of the lands, narrating that the king had, ]»y former letters, presented
to them William Green.shiels, apparent of that Ilk, to be their tenant in the 50s.
lands of the £5 lands of Johnstoiui, in the barony of Dakell and sheriffdom of Lanai-k,
held immediately of them, but they had not received nor infoft him in the lands, and
the king therefore again requires them to do so without delay. Given under the
quarter seal, 21st February 1612. [2688, Box 69.
1630. 27th Fclmiary 1612.] Crown Charter by King .lames the Sixth confirming
the charter. No. 1573 xujmi, dated at Stirling, 1st and 2nd June 1610, by George,
Marquis of Huntlie, etc., with consent of his eldest son, George, Earl of Enzie, etc.,
alienating to Ale.xandei;, Eari, of Home, the lands of Easter Gordon, with the east
and west mains thereof, other lands named, the patronage of the chapel of Huntlie,
the ' ehantorland ' of said chapel, and the lands of Fogo, all lying in Berwickshire.
Reddendo, use and wont. Witnesses to charter, Mr. Alexander Haldane, constable of
Stirling Castle, Sir Thomas Ker of Hirtha, knight, William Sinclair, notary public,
and others, as in writ cited. Confirmation given at Edinburgh, 27th February 1012.
Registrim Magni Sigilli, vol. vii. No. 630. [1192, Box 32.
1631. 5th INIarch 1612.] Charter by King James the Sixth [which will also be
found in the printed Eegiskr of the Great Seal, vol. vii. No. 635] in fa\'our of Jaiie.s
Primro.se, portioner of Newlands, and Sara Colvill, his spouse, confirming the charter,
No. 1605 supra, in their favour, of the mill called Foddismili, and others, made by Robert
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Futhie, hereditary feu-farmer of the lands, and Janet Durie, his spouse, dated at Foddis-
mill, 19th February 1611 ; also the sasine following thereon, with the charter of con-
tirmation, No. 1G19 sujnv, by James, Lord Colvill of Culross, of date at Easter Wemyss,
8th October IGll. Confirmation dated at Edinburgh, 5th March 1612. [1 174, Box 31.
1632. 2Sth March 1612.] Instrument of Sasine in terms of a charter and precept
(dated at Edinburgh, 29th January 1612) by Mr. James Cunningham of Montgreenan,
alienating, under reversion, on jjayment of £500 Scots, to Jajies Hay, servant of
James, Earl of Glencairn, the eight-merk land of Schaw, the four-merk land of
Bwistoun, and the five-merk land of Lambrochtoun, lying in the barony of Kilmaurs,
Ayrshire. ^\itnesses to the charter, Mr. Matthew Crawford, brother-german of George
Crawford, fiar of Leifnoreis, John Gilmour, W.S., and John Henrysoun and George
Keith, his ser\ntors. Sasine given by Thomas Fairley, bailie, on the lands of Schaw
for the whole, 28th March 1612. ^Vitnesses, James Smythe, Robert Langmuir, John
NicoU, younger, burgesses of Kilmauns, and John Kusscll, servant of grantee. Notary,
John Brume, of Glasgow diocese. [2502, Box 64.
1633. 1st April 1612.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a charter,
dated E<linburgh, 18th and 2-tth November 1609, by Sir Thomas Otterburne, younger,
of Keidhall, knight, heritable proprietor, and Thomas Otterbiu-ne, elder, of Reidhall,
granting to Jajies Duncan, the Queen's clothier, his heirs, successors, and assignees,
five oxgangs of the town and lands of Monktounhall, which the late John Cranstoun
formerly occupied, lying in 'lyndaill,' presently occupied by Sir Thomas and his
sub-tenants, in the territory and town of Monktounhall, lordship of Mussilbui-gh,
regality of Dunfermline, and sheriffdom of Edinburgh, as fully described of date
23rd August 1605, which are granted, with other lands, in warrandice of the lands
of Gorgie, with manor place, mill, mill lands, etc., in the sheriffdom of Renfrew by
annexation, and of the teinds thereof, alienated by the said granters to the said James
Duncan. Witnesses to charter, Robert Fairlie, servitor of Mr. Alexander King of
Drydane, advocate, Alexander Dunlop, W.S., Archibald Hamilton, servitor of Mr.
AVilliam Scott of Elie, the said Mr. Alexander King, Mr. John Merschell, also his
servitor, and Bernard Thomson, servitor of granter. Sasine given by Mr. John Dunlop,
as bailie, to Archibald Hamilton, writer, on behalf of grantee, on 1st April 1612.
AVitnesses, Thomas Kaa, servitor of .iVlexander Myllar, clothier to the king, Thomas
Keoche, servitor of Thomas Young, W.S., and the said Bernard Thomson. Notary,
Alexander Diuilop, of Glasgow diocese. [2490, Box 64.
1634. 15th April 161 2.J Instrument of Sasine in favour of Egidia [Giles]
BiC'KAKTOUN, lawful daughter of the deceased Quintin Bickartoun, ironsmith in the
Canongate, proceeding on a precept of dare constat (dated 15th April 1612) by Sir John
Arnote of Berswick, knight, provost of Edinburgh, and four bailies, for infcfting the
said Egidia Bickartoun, as heir of John A\"ilson in the Plesance, her uncle, who died
last seised in the three acres of the common moor, described in No. 557 [cf. also
No. 758 siij)ra]. Reddendo, 5s. yearly. Witnesses to precept, Richard Doby, dean of
guild, Thomas Spcir, treasurer, Alexander Persoun, tjuintigcrn [Mungo] Makcall, and
Alexander Clark, merchants, John Sommervell, skinner, and Mr. Alexander Guthrie,
junior. Sasine given by John Jakson, one of the bailies, the 15th April 1612.
Witnesses, James AA'ynraham, writer, James Craufuird, goldsmith, George Dewar, son
of George Dewar, brewer, and Thomas Cochran, Serjeant of the burgh. iUexander
Guthre, common clerk, notary public. [143, Box 4.
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1635. 17th April 1612.] Instrument narrating the resignation [in terms of lettei-s
of sale, dated l-Jth January 1612] by the said Egidia Bickartoun of the three acres
of the common moor referred to in previous writ, in favoiu- of James Crawfurd,
gokhvorker ('aurifici '). Done in the Council House of Edinburgh, 17th April 1612.
Witnesses, Richard Doby, dean of guild, Thomas Speir, treasurer, David Aikenheid,
Alexander Persoun, Mungo Makcall, Alexander Clark, Robert Bannatyne and .bilin
Somervell, merchants. Alexander Guthre, notary. [144, Box 4.
1636. 17th April 1612.] Charter proceeding on said resignation by Sir John
Ariiot of Berswick, provost, William Speir, William liig, James Ainslie, and .John
Jaksoun, bailies of Edinburgh, granting the said three acres of the common moor
to James Ck.vwfl'UD, gold.smith, his heirs and assignees : To be held of the burgh.
Reddendo, 5s. yearly as fcu-farni. Signed by two ])ailies and ^Uexander Guthrie,
town clerk. Dated 17th April 1612. Witnesses as in previous writ. [145, Box 4.
1637. 17th April 1612.] Instrument narrating that John Jakson, one of the
bailies of Edinburgh, gave sasine to the said Jamks Ci;a\vfi"1!1), in the said three
acres. Done 17th Apiil 1612. Witnesses, Alexander Ross, baker, Thomas Andersoun,
George Dewar, Mr. James Crcichtoun, son and heir of the late David Creichtoun, John
Gibsoun and Thomas Cochran, 'serjandis.' Alexander (!uthre, notary. [146, Box 4.
1638. 2Sth April 1612.] Charter by Robert Nesbet of Dalzell, as superior, in
terms of a precept similar to No. 1629 sujmt, narrating that 50s. lands of the £o lands
of Johnstoun, in the barony of Dalzell and shire of Lanark, formerly held of the granter
by the late Robert Logan of Restalrig, were, by reason of forfeiture, in the hands of the
king, who had presented William Grenescheilis, apparent of that Ilk, re(piiring the
granter to receive him as his tenant or vassal, wherefore Nesbet granted the lands in
due form : To be held for the services due by Logan and his piedecessors. Dated at
Hamilton, 28th April 1612. Signed by the granter. Witnesses, Sir Robert Dalzell of
Eliok, John Robertoun, sheriff-clerk of Lanarkshire, and Bartholomew Robertoiui, his
son, and Matthew M'Math, notaries public. James Coupar and John Cunynghanie,
writers in Hamilton. [2689, Box 69.
1639. 1st May 1612.] Notarial Instrument narrating that William .Mcikiljolme,
one of the bailies of the burgh of Bnintiland, in virtue of a, decree of service, infeft
David Phin, as first-born lawful son and nearest heir of the late Thomas Phin, seaman,
burgess of said bui-gh, in a tenement on the south side of the principal street of said
burgh, formerly belonging to the late William Credo, now occupied by William Phin
and Egidia Steidman, his spouse, the late John Credo, James Lambert, and Rol)ert
Thailand being neighbouring owners, as described ; reserving a liferent in said tenement
to the .said William Phin and his spouse, and also to Barbara Phin, relict of the said
William Credo, now spouse to John Ged, bui-gcss of said burgh. Done 1st May 1612.
Witnesses, Thomas Crambie and John Kent, also bailies, Robert Kent, James Thomson,
joiner, Robert Thomson, .Tames .Johnstone, Henry Paterson, Robert Reidie and Alex-
ander Halkie, burgesses, Mr. ^\'illiam Watson, minister there, Waller Duncan, common
clerk in Kingorne, Heiuy Phin and John Elder, Serjeants of the burgh of Burntiland,
with others. Andrew Wilson, M.A., common clerk, notary. [625, Box 18.
1640. 27th May 1612.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that William Mow, son
of the late Henry Mow in Dalkeith, did, in terms of a contract of alienation, give to
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George Heych in Dalkeith, and Barbara Archibald, his spouse, in conjunct fee, etc.,
sasine of an acre of arable land lying in the ' schoit of land called the Thornicruikis,'
Dalkeith, between the lands of Kobert Portus on the east, and of Thomas Gif hert on
the west, presently occupied by the grantees. Done on 27th May 1612. Witnesses,
Thomas Gifhert, elder, in Dalkeith, William Waiche, and John Dasoun, residents there,
and AVtraham Gray, notary public. Notarj', Archibald Millar, clerk of the burgh and
regality, who describes himself 'as to my birth, of the diocie of Sancttandrois.'
[2495, Box 64.
1641. 12th June 1612.] Charter by John Brown of Land, hereditary feu-farmer
of the subjects, selling and alienating to his brother-german, Gilbert Brown of Largis,
the lands of Land, Barbeth, Glen, Drum, Corbelly, ' Under the wall,' and ' Howlat close '
half mill, etc., in the barony of Lochkindeloch [No. 1624 suj/ra] : To be held blench of
the granter. Dated at Edinburgh, 12th June 1612. Witnesses, John Hay, clerk-
depute of the burgh of Edinburgh, Thomas Broun of Glensone, and James Lennox,
servitor of Mr. Alexander Guthre, common clerk of said burgh. [1166, Box 31.
1642. 12th June 1612.] Duplicate of the above charter by John Brown of Land.
Edinburgh, 12th June 1612. The writ is signed, but the testing clause is blank.
[1953, Box 50.
1643. 12th June 1612.] Charter by the same to the same of the 40s. lands
of Kinhervie and Clokcloy, in the barony of Lochkendolo and stcwartry of Kirk-
cudbright, with fishings (salmon and other) in the Nith, at the foot ('finem') thereof,
between the lands of Littill Bar and Inglistone on west, the lands of Inglissyde on
east, the lands of Carlaveiok and Airdis on north, the lands of Kersc Thorne on the
south, in the same stewartry : To be held feu-farm of the granter's superior for the
duties used and wont. At Edinlnu-gh, 12th June 1612. Witnesses, Mr. John Hay,
clerk-depute of Edinburgh, Thomas Broun of Glensone, and others. [1954, Box 50.
1644. I'^th June 1612.] Charter under the great seal by King James the Sixth,
confirming the charter, No. 1625 supi-a, dated at Maybole and Ayr, 17th January and
5th February 1612, by John Kennedy of Blairquhan to John Davidson, wider
reversion for the sura of £5000. Charter of confirmation dated at Edinburgh, l.Sth
June 1612. Itegistrum Magni Sigilli, vol. vii. No. 670. [3010, Box 79.
1645. 18th June 1612.] Precept from the Chancery of King James the Sixth for
infcfting John Davidson of Pennyglen and Margaret Kennedy, his spouse, and
their heirs, in the £5 lands of Slyntoche, w-ith the mill, etc., the 30s. lands of
Auldcrissok, and the two-merk lands of Balgregane, lying in the earldom of Carrick
and sherift"(lom of Ayr, in terms of the preceding charter in their favour. Edinburgh,
18th June 1612. [493, Box 15.
1646. 7th July 1612.] Instrument of Resignation and Sasine of an acre of arable
land in Dalkeith, as described in No. 1640 supra, resigned in the hands of William
Mow, immediate superior thereof, by George Heych ami Barl)ara Archibald, his spouse,
in favour of Andrew Forsyith in l)alkcith : To be held for one peiniy blench if asked,
in terms of a contract of sale by the granters, and John Dicksoun in Dalkeith, their
cautioner, dated 29th June 1612. Sasine given 7th July 1612 by the superior in
person. Witnesses, Andrew Denipstar in Dalkeith, Andrew Calderwood there, David
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Hog and Gavin Saidlar. Archibald Millar, born in the diocese of St. Andrews, noUii-y
public. [1345, Box 35.
1647. ^th -Tuly 1012.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a charter
(dated at the Canongate, 5th June 1612) by James, .Marquis of Hamilton, confirming
and renewing all charters, etc., by abbots or commendators of the monastery of
Arbroath, by the granter's father and the king, to the late Alexander Quhytlaw
of Newgrange, the late Mr. Patrick (^)uhytlaw of Newgrange, and Alexander
(^tidiytlaw of Peiblis, his sons, the late Patrick Quhytlaw, son of the said late
^Ir. Patrick, the late William Stewart of Newgrange, the late John Stewart, his
son and apparent heir, the late Elizabeth Stewart, his sister-german, the late James
Hamilton of Lang Hermestoune and Margaret Dischingtoune, his spouse, and James
Hamilton, younger, of Lang Hermestoune, their son, Francis Ogihie, now of New-
grange, and James Fethie, formerly of Gownd and Quhythall, their heirs and
assignees, of the following lands: (1) The meadow called the 'Hal mcdw of Aber-
brothock,' bounded thus, 'l)egincand at the south nuik of Jackesland fauld and sua
Ivneallie to the water of Brothok and north a.s the water ryncs to the aid dyk at the
north head of the said medw, and wast the said dyk to the dyk at the wast syd of the
said medw foiranent the Thrissill-dene, and south the said dyk to the foresaid nuik of
Jackesland fauld ' ; (2) A portion of the lands and moors of the 'Firth 'of Aberbrothok,
bounded thus, ' begineand at the north at ane stryp or bunie ane cei-tane space fra the
arrabill landis of Collestoun, quhair thair is ane merch stane imput on the south syd of
the said burne, and fra that passand south and southe-wast as the merches ar imput
betuixt the mures of Collestoun and Newgrange, pas.sand to the (iowldie Ijurne (juhair
thair is an cairne of stanes on the north syd thairof, and fra the said cairne r^'cht south
ovir the said burne to ane nierche imput on the south syd of the said burne, and fra
that rycht wast the south syd of the said burne to ane gait callit IJuiffis mercat gait,
(|uhair thair is ane merch stane imput, and fra that rycht south the said mercat gait
ane pleuch fur, merchit to the landis of Alexander, Lord of Spyiuiye, to the hicht of
the drume, quhair thair is ane croce gait and merche stanes imput in the said croce gait,
and fra that rycht eist the said drume as the gait lyes to ane laiick above the Humes
(pihair thair is ane merch stane, and fra that turnand rycht north as the merches ar
imput to the said Gouldie burne to ane aid furde be wast Peibles furd, quhair thair is
ane merche stane imput ' ; (3) That portion of the moor called the ' Bred mure,
bounded thus, 'Begineand at the north-west nuik of James Dallis hous in the Cottar-
tonne of Peibles, and fra that as the cairt gait gangis south-wast the drume to ane
uther cairt gait bewast the Kuiffis kirk gait, willit James Humes gait, and northe the
said gait to ane cairn on the head of James Humes drume and sua north to Peibles
furd, and fra Peibles furde eist the gait to the Brwme Hillokis to the forsaid head nuik,
ttigidiler with the commontie of HalmedoAV and propcrtie thereof lyand benorth the
south nuik of Jackesland fauld, and fra then, as the stank is presently cassine, to the
water of Brothok ' ; also the said town and lands of Newgrange, comprehending the
said Hall meadow of Arbroath, and the portions of the ' Firth ' and the ' Bred mure,'
and bounded thus, ' Begineand at the water of Brothok at the east end of the stank
quhilk dewydis the lands of Newgrange and Leyes and north as the said stank is
presently cassine to the Tempill furde, and eist fra the said furde lynially to the aid
dyk at the arrabill land endis of Fahills, and fra the said auld dyk to the aid merche
stanes standing benorth the fauld callit of auld in the Pegistcr of Abirbrothok, Auchin-
glas, that is to say Gray leyes, now callit the Chappill fauld, and fra the saidis stanes
eist the scate benorth the Cot-toun of Kinblathmont to the place quhair the aid smedy
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stude in the yeir of God i'" v' thriescoir and nyne yeirs cullit Githerecard, and fra the
aid smedy sait to the head of Afongongie, and wast as the water rynes through the
myre to the aid grene dyk at the arraViill land endis of the Abbotis mourhous, and wast
to anc furd a llttell bewast the said dyk, and fra the said fiird south ane cairt gait
quhilk gangis to Newbigging to ane uther cairt gait conieaiid eist fra the Cuthill furd
callit the cadger gait, and south-wast the said cadger gait to ane grene hillok besouth
the said gait, quhairin standis tua yeard fast gray stanes, and south-wast fra the said
stanes to the Garviche furd, and fra the samen furd to the Garvich wall on the south
syd of the Garvicheden, and lyniallie fra the wall south-wast to the said water of
Brothok, and north as the water rynes to ane stank in the said Hall medow, quhilk
devyds the saidis landis of Newgrang fra the landis of Peibles, and swa as the merches
presently stands, betuixt the saidis landis to the merch stanes presently standing at
the north-wast nuik of James Dallis house in the Cot-toun of Peibles, and south-wast fra
the said stanes as the cairt gait gangis wast the drume to ane uther cairt gait, callit the
Huiffis mercat gait, and north the said gait to ane f\ird in the north end thereof
quhairin stands twa merche stanes, and fra the said furd in Gouldie-burne as the cairt
gait gangis benorth the wast Cokhill, eist to the HuitRs kirk-gait, and north the said
kirk-gait to ane latch in the cairt gate, callit Euiffis kirk-gait, quhilk latch hes of aid
devydit and presently devydis the proper mure of Newgrange fra the landis of
CoUestoune, and eist as the said latch gangis to the aid kill mouthe quhilk standis in
the yeard presently occupeit be John Gowanes in Cot-toun of Collestoiui, and fra the
said kill mouth eist as the merche stanes presently standis to the wast head of the
merch dyk quhilk devydis the proper landis of Collestoun and Newgrang, and eist as
the said dyk stanes [.</'] to the eist end thairof to ane uther dyk at the wast head of the
iniu-c of Gairs and north the said dyk to ane grene risk or latche at the north end of
the said dyk, and eist fra the said risk to ane water stryp quhilk rynes at the north syd
of the said mure of Gairse, and eist as the said stryp rynes to ane stank at the wast
head of the weit medow, and south the said stank quhilk devydis the proper landis of
Newgrang fra the forsaid new medow, and eist the said stank to the water of Brothok.
and north as the said water presently rynes to the forsaid wast end of the stank quhilk
devydis the forsaidis landis of Newgrang and Leyes ' — all lying in the regality anil
lordship of Aberbrothok and sheriflFdom of Forfar, united in one holding called the
tenement of Newgrange, in favour of the said Francis Ooir.viB of Newgrange, with a
new grant to him of the said lands : To be held of the granter. [Witnesses to charter,
Sir John Carnegie of Aithie, knight, Mr. John Hamilton, lawful son of Thomas
Hamilton of Preistfield, Claud Hamilton and AVilliam Beilzie, servitors of granter.]
Sasine given Sth July 1612, b}' .Tames Balfour of North Tarrie, to the said Francis.
M'itnesses, David Gardync of Lawtoun, James Gardyne of Presock, David Ogiluie and
John Kossy, servitors of Francis Ogiluie, and .Mr. David Peirsoun, who is also the
subscribing notary. [3270, Bo.x 80.
1648. 13th July 1612.] Charter by Dame Elizabeth, Lady of Carlile, granting
to James Johnestoune of Wastraw the five-merk lands of Stank, in the parish of
Dornoch, stewartry of Annandale, and shire of Dumfries : To be held feu-farm for
13s. id. yearly. Edinburgh, 13th July 1012. Witnesses, James Johnstone of Beir-
holme, and AVilliam Irvine of Kirkconnell, Gavin Blair, writer in Edinburgh, and others.
Signed, ' Elisabeth, Lady Cairlel' [770, Box 22.
1649. 21th July 1612.] Charter by Adam Kay, son and heir of Hector Ray, and
John liay, third-born son of Hector, conveying the annualrent described in No. 1G13
400 CALENDAR OF [1612
.vijmi, from the Luifls of lliuldingstoti, in favour of JoirN MuREsnuN, junior, son and
heir of the hxtc Isaac Moresoun, both merchants in Kdinburgh. At Eilinl)urgh, "Jltli
July 1612. Witnesses, William Dik, merchant, h\u-goss of I'Iclinburgh, James Kucheid,
and Walter Logan, notary. [IG'JG, Box 4i.
1650. -7th Jul)- llir_'.] In.stnnuent of Sasine following on a precept in a charter,
dated IGth July Kill', Iw Gilbert Brown of Largis, conveying to iMu. John Hay, clerk-
depute of the burgh of Edinburgh, the lands of Land and others named in tiic charter.
No. 1641 ttiijyjv. Sasine given by Thomas Brown of Glen, as bailie, on 27th July
1612, to John Richardson, burgess of Dumfries, on behalf of grantee. Witnesses,
Thomas Broun of Cilenson, William Turnour in Corbellie, Thomas Tumour in New-
abbey, Herbert Schitlingtoiui there, John WiLsoun, miller, and John .lohnstoun in Land.
Notary, Hobert Cunynghame, of Glasgow diocese. [1 167, Box ."il.
1651. 1st August 1612.] Ghartcr l)y King James the Sixth narrating at length
the two charters, Nos. 1641 and 1643 siqn'a, of 12th June 1012, and confirming them
in usual form. Edinburgh, 1st August 1612. Portion of great seal attached. Hcd'n^innii
Miiijiii Sir/UIi, vol. vii. No. 72S. [19.55, Box 50.
1652. ■^'■'1 Atigust 1(112.] Charter by Henry A\'ardlaw of IJalmule, in consideration
of a sum of money paid him by John Moresoun, senior, merchant in Edinburgh, on
l)chalf of John Moresoun, junior, son and heir of the late Isaac Moi-csonn, merchant
in Edinburgh, conveying to the younger Moresoun an ainuialrcnt of .'500 merks, being
the half of 600 nicrks secured over the lands of Duddingstnn, belonging to Thomas
Thomson, son and heir of tiic late Alexander Thomson. Edinburgh, :in\ August 1612.
[1629, Box 42.
1653. fith .August 1612.] Instrument of Sasine following on the precept in the
above charter, dated .'^rd August 1612, by Henry Wardlaw of Balmulc to John
MoKESoiiN, junior. Sasine given by Duncan Neischc, burgess of the Canongate, bailie,
to Mr. Alexander Moresoiui, advocate, as acting for the grantee, Gth August 1612.
Witnesses, John Weyland, tiler, residing in the burgh of Canongate, Andrew Forsyth,
messenger, James Adamson in Itestalrig, and others. Notary, Walter Logan, of St.
Andrews diocese. [1200, Box .52.
1654. 6th iVugust 1612.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in the
charter of 24th July 1612 sujmi, by Adam and John Ray, brothers, merchants in Edin-
burgh, in favour of the said John Moresoun, junior. Sasine given by Duncan Neische,
as bailie, to Mr. Alexander Moresoun, advocate, attorney for the grantee, 6th August
1612. Witnesses, John AVeylands, tiler (' tegulatoi'c ), dweller in the Canongate,
Andrew Forsyth, messenger, Walter Ogilvie, sorvitoi- of the said Mr. Alexander More-
soun, and James Adamsoun, dweller in Restalrig. AValter Logan, notary ]inl>lic.
[1.536, Box 40.
1655. 11th .Vugust 1612.] Charter by Bartholomew Heriot in Reidh.ill and
Christina Trumbill, his spouse, alienating to Ale.XANDEi; Home that acre of land
acquired as in No. 1541 s)/pv( from George Craw [Auchincraw] of Eastrestoun, in the
town and territory of Coldingham. Dated at Reidhall, 11th August 1612. Witnesses,
William Cowane in Edington, Philip Craw in Nether Aytouii, Thomas Hopper there,
David Nysbet in Lanunertoun-shcill. John Richartsone and David Craig, notaries, sign
for granters. [1014, Box 28.
1612] THE LAING CHARTERS 401
1656. 12th August 1612.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that William Goldman
of Flashill, merchant, burgess of Dundee, passed to the tenement referred to in No. 1443
miira, desci-ibcd as bounded by the lands of George Eanisay on west, of Andrew Panter
on east, of James Fyitt' on north, and of Mr. William Fcrgusson on south, and there, in
terms of a matrimonial contract between himself and William Goldman, his son, on
one part, and Ai-chibald Geddes, senior, Archibald Geddes, junior, his son, and Jonet
Gedkes, gran<ldaugbter of the elder and daughter of the younger Archibald, on the other
part (dated IGth July lOl'-i), he with his own hands gave sasine to his said son William
of said tenement, reserving his own liferent. 12th August 1612. Witnesses, Mr. John
Ramsay, minister at Tallene, Archibald Geddes, junior, Charles Goldman, merchant,
burgess of Dundee, and John Dunmwre, notary, burgess. Mr. James A\'edderburne,
subscribing notary. [1361, Box 35.
1657. 14th August 1612.] Instrument of Sasine following on No. 1655 supro, in
favour of Alexander Home, John Home, his brother-gcrman, acting as his attorney.
Sasine given by Peter Bagarno in Eymouth, bailie, 14th August 1612. Witnesses,
Robert Elleni, servant of Alexander Home, Henry Quhyte in Eymouth, and John Penny
in Coldinghame. John Richartsone, of St. Andrews diocese, notar3^ [1015, Box 28.
1658. ''^th September 1612.] Charter by Sir John Wood of Fettercarne, knight,
for fulfilment of a contract between him and David Low, blacksmith in Balmakewn,
dated at Balbegno, selling and alienating to the said David that portion of the lands
of Nether Balmakewin, formerly called the Cotterlands of Nether Balmakewin, extend-
ing to nine acres of araljle land, with houses, etc., pasture, etc., and privilege of cutting
fuel on the common moor of Luther, with teindsheaves and the vicarage teinds — of
which nine acres the said Da\id presently occupies four, Robert Bennie two, James Low
and William Petrc three, equally betwixt them — which nine acres lie contiguous, and
are bounded by the lands wadset to the said David on the east, a piece of land called
the Mersbank of Nether Balmakewin on the south and west, the lands called the
' Mwrrie rigis ' of Nethertoiui and the said common moor on the north and partly on
the west — the whole being granted under revei'sion, and redemption on payment of
the sum of 1400 merks, in the thanage of Aberbuthnot, parish thereof and shire of
Kincardine: To be hold in feu from the granter of the king and his successors for
40s. yearly. Dated at Ball)egno, Sth September 1612. Witnesses, John liamsay,
commissary of Brechin, Andrew WoA in Rasyitho, John Mylne, notary jniblic, Thomas
Stewart, servant of granter, and John Ouchterlony (writer of deed), servitor of the said
commissary. [3221, Box 84.
1659. 1 1th Septcnilier 1612.] Charter by Thomas Thomson of Dudingston,
superior of the annuahent disponed, with consent of his curators, Mr. John Preston
of Pennicuik, president of tlie College of Justice, Mr. Alexander Moresoun, advocate,
and two others, confirming the charter, dated 24th July 1612, No. 1649 supra, b}- Adam
liae (or Ray) and others, as dcscrilied, to John Moresiun, younger, son and heir of
the late Isaac Moresoun, merchant, burgess. Charter of confirmation dated 11th
September 1612. Witnesses, Mr. Patrick Prestoun, son of the late Robert Prestoun,
merchant, burgess of Edinburgh, and Henry Moresoiui, merchant, burgess there. [994,
Box 27.
1660. 1 1 th September 1612.] Charter by Thomas Thomson of Easter and Wester
Duddingston, as superior, with consent of his curators, confirming the charter, dated
3 F
402 CALENDAR OF [1612
at Edinburgh, 3rd August 1612, No. 1652 x)tpi-a, by Henry Wardliiw of Balmule, grant-
ing to John Moresoun, junior, an annualrent of 300 merks from the lands of
Duddingston. Dated at Edinburgh, 11th September 1612. \\'itnesses, Mr. Patrick
Preston, son of the late Kobert Preston, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh, and others.
[2100, Box 5.3.
1661. 7th October 1612.] Precept of CT«r« Cowsfai by John [Erskine], second Earl
of Mar, addressed to Thomas Craigingelt of that Ilk, as bailie, for infefting David
Balfour in the lands of Powhouse, lying within the barony of Cambuskenneth and
shire of Clackmannan, as nearest and lawful heir of his father, David Balfour of Pow-
house, the lands being held in feu-farm for a yearly payment of thirty-four merks.
Dated at Alloa, 7th October 1612. Witnesses, Sir Michael Elphinstonc, knight, John
Lewingstoun of Dunipace, Thomas Ewing, and other servants of earl. Seal attached,
in good condition. [435, Box 12.
1662. 22nd October 1612.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept of chrc
constat, dated at Edinburgh, 29th January 1612, by James, Lord Torphichen, as superior,
for infefting Thomas Eastoun, as nearest and lawful heir of his father, the late Alex-
ander Eastoun, portioner of Woodside, in the two-merk lands of Woodsidc, in the liarony
and regality of Torphichen and shire of Linlithgow, sometime occupied by the late
Thomas Easton, father of Alexander, and held in chief of the granter in feu-farm.
Witnesses to precept, James Douglas and Simon Purdie, the granter's servants, John
Eastoun, W.S., Edinburgh, and Robert Pringill, notary. Sasine given 22nd October
1612, by Hector Patersoun in Torphichen, bailie. Witnesses, John Crawfurd, James
Glen, James Boig, all residing in T<irphichen, and Thomas Eistoun, mason in Blair-
mukis. Notary, James Johnston, of St. Andrews diocese. [2510, Box 64.
1663. 24th October 1612.] Extract of Retour made at Dundee before William
Gray, sherift'-depnte of Forfar, and others, jurors, who declared that the late Sir James
Scrymgeour of Dndope, knight, constable of Dundee, father of John Scuymgeour, now
of Dudope, constable of Dundee, died last vest in the lands of Dudope, with tower, etc.,
Castellhill, with the mills thereof, with the office of constable of Dundee, 'coltsylver'
and customs of the chief fairs of Dundee, the lands of Hcndcrston, Silleflat, and Eddertie,
Newtybber and Wester Davidston, wth mills, etc., Balhinie, with mill, the acres of
Eistferrie, and the lands of Duntrune and Baldovie, Limelathen and Crago, lying in the
sheriftdom of Forfar [valued at £64 Scots yearly, and in time of peace £16] ; the lands
of Hilfield, South BordJand, and Mariefield of Inverkcithing, with water and wind mills
of the same, in the shire of Fife [valued at £40 and £10 as above], the lands of North
Ballo, South Ballo [valued at £6 and 30s.], Kingndie [valued at £4 and 20s.], Plew-
lands, oxengaittis of the lands of Raitquhillies and Catermelline, and eight merks of land
in Eddnix [or Edenchip], in the lordship of Bahiuhidder [valued at forty merks and ten
merks], all in the sheriffdom of Perth ; the lands of Sonahard, with mills [valued at £20
and £5], in the sheriffdom of Aberdeen ; besides the lands and barony of (rlaistrie, with
castle, etc. [valued at sixty-six merks and thirty-three merks], in the sheriffdom of
Argyle : also the patronage of the church of Dundee, rectory and teindsheaves of the
parish of Dundee ; all these being united into one barony called the barony of Dundee,
the tower of Dudope to be the principal messuage ; also that the said Sir James died
last vest in the half lands of Braidfuttis Gairdin aliaf: Wester Gardin, with its pendicles,
Temphill, Newtoun, Lonheid and Drumhead, and the adjacent moor called ' Dowglas
Mure,' the half lands of Little Gardine called Easter and Wester Borders, and the
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1G12] THE LAING CHARTERS 403
patronage of the chaplaiiiry of ' Quheitfeild,' with chapel lands [valued at £8 and 40s.
as above], in the sheriffdom of Forfar ; that the said John is nearest and lawful heir
of the said Sir James, his fathei', and is of lawful age ; that the lands are valued [as
stated], and that they are all held of the king, and are in his hands by non-entry for
the sjiace of three months since the death of Sir James in July last. Dated at Dundee,
24th October 1612. [1598, Box 41.
1664. 11th November 1612.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept from
chancery (dated 10th November 1612), in terms of the preceding retour, for infefting
J()?iN ScuYMGEOUR, now of Dudope, as heir of his father, Sir James Scrymgeour.
Sasine given by \\'illiam Gray, sherifl'-depute of Forfar, at the principal messuage of
Dudope, 11th November 1612. Witnesses, Gilbert Scrymgeour, brother-gerraan of
John Scrymgeour of Kirktown, Andrew Wentoun, apparent of Strikmartyne, William
Lessillis and Matthew Wethven, servitors of the said John Scrymgeour. George
Wardlaw, of St. Andrews diocese, notary public. [1.599, Box 41.
1665. 2Gth November 1612.] Charter by John Borthwick, elder, portioner of
Ballincricf, with consent of his spouse, Jonet Heriot, and John Borthwick, his eldest
son, for fulfilling a contract between them, with Kobert Borthwick, his second son, as
cautioner, and James Wynr.\me, writer, and Jean Swynton, his wife, alienating to
the said James and Jean an annualrent of 200 merks from that half of the Mains of
Ballincrief described of date 29th November 1610, No. 1594 supra : To be held in blench-
farm of the granter. At Edinbiu'gh, 26th November 1612. Witnesses, Robert Fortoun,
W.S., John Cok, David Rollok and Daniel Monro (writer of deed), his servitors. [2534,
Box 65.
1666. '"^th December 1612.] Contract of Alienation by which Thomas Giffart,
elder, with consent of his son, Thomas Giftart, younger, and of Katrine Weir, spouse
of the younger Thomas, alienates luider reversion to WjLLiAM Calder\\'ood, son to
the late Adam Calderwood, two ' daillis ' of land in the field called the Langside, between
the lands of James Allan in Corstorphing, occupied l>y John Symsoune, on the west,
and the grantcr's own lands on the east, with two ' buttis ' of arable land lying at the
head of the said two ' daills,' in the territory and regality of Dalkeith, for the sum of
200 merks, and a seven years' lease, at two bolls of ' chiritie beir ' yearly. Dalkeith,
8th December 1612. Witnesses, James Sandelands, notary in Newbottill, Archibald
Millar, clerk of Dalkeith, George Ostiane, officer, Robert Ostiane, his son, Thomas
Thomsoun, officer, and Richard Vetche in Dalkeith. [1505, Box 39.
1667. 12th December 1612.] Instrument of Sasine following on the above contract
in favour of ^\■ILL1AM Calderwood of the property in Langside, Dalkeith. Sasine
given by Thomas Gifl'ert, elder, with his own hand, 12th December 1612. Same wit-
nesses as iti writ cited, except James Sandilands. Archibald Millar, notary public.
[1506, Box 39.
1668. 18th December 1612.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept (dated
Edinburgh, 10th December 1612) from the royal chancery for infefting Mr. Patrick
Crawfi Ri) of Cartslaun in the 40s. lands of Cartsburn, with mill of Grenok, and others,
as described of date 26th October 1562, No. 742 sujuv. Sasine given 18th December
1612, by William Sempill of Brintschoillis, sheriff-depute, on the lands of Cartsburn.
Witnesses, James Edie in , John Mcrsclicll in Wcitland, John Hair in Kilbarchan,
404 CALENDAR OF [1612
Henry Bavenigc, younger, and John Mair, servant of the sherift". Notary, Henry
Bauerage, of Dunblane diocese. [2654, Box 68.
1669. '^Ist Dcceml)er 1G12.] iTistrumciit of Sasinc following on the precept from
chancery, dated at Edinburgh, 18th June 1612, No. 1615 siqmi, for infefting, in terms
of the crown charter of same date, John Davidson of Pennyglcn and Margaret
Kennkdy, his spouse, their heirs, etc., in the £5 land of Slyntochc and others. Sasine
given 31st December 1612, by Patrick Huclieoun in Mayboill, bailic-dcpute of Carrick.
AVitncsses, Gilbert Gfrwen, younger, of Caldwollistoun, notary public, John Kennedy,
called of Crochba, Arthur Kennedy in LcffeindvnnvU, Alexander M'Crocheart, his
servant, Thomas Herroun at said mill, Patrick Cuningham in Auld Crossak, and
Thomas Cunyngham there. Notary, Homer Kos, of Glasgow diocese. [2662, Box 68.
1670. 18th January 1613.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept of clare
constfil, dated at Edinburgh, 1st August 1612, by Archiliald, Earl of Argyll, for infefting
JoNET ScilAUl", as lawful daughter and heiress of the late John Scharp in Eastcrtoun of
Pitgober, her father, in one eighth part of Eistertoun of Pitgober, extending to one thirty-
second part of the whole lands of Pitgober, \\ith the thirty-second part of the hill of
Pitgober, called the 'Cornchill,' with common pasture at the furthest hill, called the
' Wttcrhill ' of Pitgober or the 'Grisehill,' begiiun'ng at the first part at the head of
Gregcsburn, and descending to the foot of the same where it Hows into the stream of
Glenquoy, and, as that stream flows, as far as the foot of Kuchcluchburne, and ascending
the Ruchcluchburn to its head ; from thence, lineally, by the marsh called the moss to
the source of the stream of Aclilanesky where a cross stood, and thence westward as
far as the Clatteryefurd at the source of the stream of Graneljurne, and descending the
Graneljurne to the march of Castletoun, which is a wall or dyke— all lying in the barony
of Mukcart, in the regality of St. Andrews and shire of Perth : the lands l)eing held
feu-farm in aipite of the earl for yearly payment to his supei'iors, the bishops of
St. Andrews, of 19s. Scots and otherwise as narrated in charter of 3rd June 1569,
No. 843 supra. Witnesses to precept (written by Gavin Alexander, notary), Colin
Campbell of Lundie, Mr. Alexander Colvill, justiciary-depute, Colin Campbell of
Aberunpihill, John Hutoun, notary, and Mr. James Kirk, shcrifi-depute of the shires of
Argyll and Tarbert. Sasine given by Thomas Alexander of Linbanks, as l)ailie, on
18th January 1613. Witnesses, Martin Patone, portioner of Erllistone (]) of Tullicultrc,
Gavin Merschell, portioner of Mains of Dolour, John Burne, portioner of Schardell
[Sheardale], James Kirk, portioner of Bankis of Dolour, and Malcolm Fischer. Notary,
Mr. James Kirk, of St. Andrews diocese. [1141, Box 30.
1671. 21st January 1613.] Charter of feu-farm by William, Lord Mui-ray, master
of Tullibardine, in terms of a contract, dated 9tli December 1612, granting to William
Farcharson of Broichderg, his heirs, etc., the two parts of the gianter's lands of
Dunina, extending to 20s. of lands, lying in the bounds of Glenshee and the sheiittdom
of Perth : To be holden of the granter in feu-farm for ever. Keddendo, £4 Scots yearly.
Dated at Blair, 21st January 1613. Signed, ' ^V. M. Tullibardine.' Witnesses, Alex-
ander Menzeis of that Ilk, Duncan Menzeis of Comrie, Mr. James Stewart of Ladywell,
John Bog, notary public in Perth, and William Oswald, writer theie. [466, Box 13.
1672. 27th January 1613.] Charter l)y Sir George Tours of Garmiltoun, knight,
baron of Inverleith, granting to GEORGE Davidson, skinner, burgess of Edinburgh,
and to Margaret Corsbie, his future spouse, two pieces, as particularly described, of
1613] THE LAING CHARTERS 405
the sriaiiter's west croft of T'ri.sto ; also other tenements as described [see writs of date
19th May 1598, 1st March 1599, and Uth January 1629] in said croft, in the barony
of Inverleith, lordship of Dairy, and shire of Edinburgh : To be held blench of the
granter. Dated at Edinburgh, 27th January 1613. Witnesses, David Weir and James
Rae, merchant, burgesses of lildinljurgh, and others. Seal attached, three stars or
mullets on a bend ; crest, a tower with two turrets issuing from a coronet. Legend :
'S. Dni Georgii Tovris Baronis de Innerleith.' [Among neighbouring proprietors is
named the deceased Thomas Davidson, father of said George.] A memorandum
endorsed states that sasine was given 27th January 1613. [1750, Box 45.
1673. 27th January 1613.] Instrument of Sasine relating to the same subjects as
of date 28th August 1607 mqirn, following on the above charter of 27th January 1613, by
Sir George Towers, etc., granting the .said lands to the said GEunciE D.vvuwoN, skinner
and biu-gess in Edinburgh, and M.VRGARET Corhbie, his future spouse, on their own
resignation. Sasine given by Charles Hog in Bristo to grantees, 27th Jaiuiary 1613.
Witnesses, John Maiuiall, serjeant of barony, William Vetclie in west croft of Bristo,
David Weir and Allan Brintoun, burgesses of Edinburgh. [2926, Box 77.
1674. 2nd Feliruary 1613.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a
charter (dated at Blairquhan, 20th January 1613) by John Kennedy of Blairquhan,
with consent of Hugh, lord of Loudoun (at whoso instance the said John was interdicted),
in favour of John Davidson of Pennyglen and Margaret Kennedy, his wife, and
their heirs, of the lands of Shankstoun (comprehending Carnoquhen, Whitehill, Keirhill,
and others named. See also of date 27th January 1618 infiv), in the parish of Straiton
and earldom of Carrick. Sasine given by Andrew M'Cane in Cornoquhen, 2nd February
1613. Witnesses, Andrew Thomson, junior, in Carnsalloch, Patrick David.son, son of
the said John Davidson, Hugh M'Inder, son of Alexander M'Inder in Knokassill, and
John Alschoner in Carnoquhan. Notary, Gilbert Garven, of Glasgow diocese. [2869,
Box 75.
1675. 15th February 1613.] Instrument of Sa.sine pi'oceeding on a precept (directed
to Kobert Mcrscr of Sauling, bailic-depulc of the regality of Dunferniling) in a charter by
Queen Anna, dated 14th May 1608, in favour of Sir Andrew Melvill of Garvock,
knight, and Elizabeth Hamilton, his spouse, their heirs, etc., of various parts of the
lands of Southfoid, formerly belonging to William Walwod, etc., the south ward of the
wood of Garvock, with mill, etc., in the regality of Dunfermline, Fife. Sasine given
15th February 1613. Witnesses, Mr. Thomas Wardlaw, portioner of Newlands, provost
of Diuifermline, William Walwood, portioner of Touch, William Creichtoun, servant of
Sir Andrew, Gilbert Sanderis, notary in Dunfermline, William Chatto, miller at said
mill, and George Kingorne, son of the notary public, James Kingorne. [1547, Box 40.
1676. 24th February 1613.] Letter of Tack by James, Lord Colvill of Culross,
provided to that lordship by Act of Parliament, with consent of Robert, Master of
Culross, his son and apparent heir, and also of his cousin, John Colvill, commendator of
the lordship, for his interest, whereby the granter, ' understanding that the teindscheaves
of the lands of Foddismylne was never in use at ony tyme bygane and past memorie of
man to be colloctit or separat from the stoke,' but were always gathei-ed and dealt with
by the feuars of the lands, and for the ' lang, trew, and faithful service done to [the
granter] thir thrcttie and sex yeiris bygane ' by his ser\-itor, James Prymrois, now of
Foddismyln, leases to the said Jajies Prvmrois and Sara Colvill, his spouse, their
406 CALENDAR OF [1()13
heirs, etc., the whole teindshcaves of the lands of Foddisniyln, in the lordship of Culross
and shire of Fife, with twelve capons due yearly from the lauds, for the term of nine-
teen years from entry at Lammas next, 1613, at a yearly rent of 3s. for the teindsheaves
and is. for the capons. Dated at the burgh of Culross, 24th February 1G13 (the lease
being written by Mr. James Prymrois, son to the grantee). Witnesses, Sir George
Bruce of Cai-nok, knight, George Bruce, his .son, Henry Coluill and William Sibbald,
the grantor's servants. [3220, Box 84.
1677. 24th February 1G13.] Tack by the said James, Lord Colvill of Culross,
with consent [as in preceding writ], letting to James Pkimkois, now of Foddismill, the
teindsheaves of the lands of Foddismill for his lifetime, after his decease to the next heir,
then to the next heir, and then after the decease of the second heir, for three terms of
nineteen years in succession, entry to take place at this date, and the lease to endure for
three liferents and three nineteen years, at the same yearly rent as in writ cited.
At Culross, 24th February 1C13. The writer and witnesses as in preceding writ.
[1175, Box 31.
1678. 12th March 1G13.] Instrument of Sasine followitig upon a precept by John
Kennedy of Blainjuhan (dated at Blairquhan, 8th March 1613), with consent of Sir
Hugh Campbell of Loudoun, in favour of James Kennedy of Cruggleton of the £8
lands of Tranew, in the earldom of Carrick and shire of Ayr. Sasine given 12th March
1613, by liobert Keith in Blainjuhan, as liailie. Witnesses, Gilbert Kennedy of Nether
Koldoun, Thomas M'Murtrie, elder, in Bishopland, James Lokhart there, and others.
William Bryane, of Glasgow diocese, notary pul>lic. [21G5, Box 55.
1679. 4th April 1613.] Charter by Thomas Kutherfurd of Iteshiehill (or Easter
Leatgreen) [of. No. 1588 supra] granting to his eldest son, John Kutiierflkd, the
lands of Eister Leitgrene, as in No. 1291 sujtra, in terms of a marriage contract between
the said parties and William Peirson, elder, of Clow, and Christiana Peirson, his
daughter. Dated at Donyng [Duiniing], 4th April 1613. Witnesses, Mr. George
Muschett, minister of Donyng, John Yett, schoolmaster there, Andrew Donaldson,
Duncan M'Quenc, and Kobert Robertson, burgesses of Perth. David Rollok, notary
in Donyng, and Henry Broun, co-notary, sign for granter. [1888, Box 48.
1680. 7th April 1613.] Charter by John, Earl of Mar, etc., granting to Thomas
EwiNG, portioner of Southfield, the lands of Powhouse, in the barony of Cambuskenneth
and sheriffdom of Clackmannan, apprised for debt from David Balfour of Powhouse, son
and heir of the late David Balfour of Powhouse [cf. No. 1661 siqnv]: To be held in
feu-farm of the granter, as superior, for thirty-four merks yearly feu-duty, with twenty-
four capons and nine tame geese at the usual terms, with duplicand at entry of heirs,
etc. At Alloa, 7th April 1G13. Witnesses, Sir Michael Elphinstone, knight, David
Reid of Akinheid, John Williamson, sheriff-clerk of Stirling, and Henry Dowe, the
earl's servitor. Earl's seal attached. [2185, Box 55.
1681. 18th May 1613.] Instrument of Sasine following on a crown precept, dated
at Edinburgh, 22nd April 1613, in favour of James Schaw of Grinok, son and heir of
the late John Schaw of Grinok, for infefting him in the lands of Fynnart, in the barony
and sheriffdom of Renfrew. Sasine given by Robert Schaw of Bargarrane, as bailie,
18th May 1613. Witnesses, John Schaw, son and heir-apparent of the said James
Schaw of Grinok, \\'illiam Schaw, son lawful of the said Robert Schaw, Mr. Robert
Watsoun, son of \\'alter ^^'atsoun, burgess of Dunbartan, Matthew Forman, son of John
1613] THE LAING CHARTERS 407
Fovmaii in Ivaschelye, and Thomas Scherar, son of Mathew Scherar in Houstoun,
servitors of the said James Schaw. David Watsoun, of Glasgow diocese, notary public.
[248, Box 8.
1682. 31st May 1G13.] Charter by John Scrymgeour of Glaswall, with consent of
his wife, Margaret Wisheart, and of John Scrymgeour of Dudhope, son and heir of the
late Sir James Scrymgeour of Dudhope, constable of Dundee, and of John Gumming of
Cullow, for his interest, selling and alienating (in terms of a contract) to I)AVID Ogilvy
of Kinnaltie the lands of Glaswall with tower, mill, etc., the astrieted multures of the
grain growing on Torbirns, with that part of the moor called Bademore, presently
occupied by John Scrymgeour of Dudop, adjacent to the lands of (xlaswall, common
pasture and fuel in the moors of Liftic and LifTdens, in the regality of Kirriemuir in
the sheriffdom of Forfar, as principal ; also granting the lands of Torbirns, in the same
shire, in security of the above : the lands to be held of John, Lord Hay of Yester, as
superior, in feu-farm, paying for Glaswall a yearly sum of J12, 6s. 8d., and for Torbirns
a yearly sum oi £8. Charter dated at Dundee and Kirriemuir, 31st May and 3rd June
1613. Witnesses, Sir David Carnegy of Kinnaird, Alexander Mealing, his servitor.
Sir William Graham of Claverhouse, Mr. James Wedderburn, lawful son of Mr. Alex-
ander Weddorburn, clerk of court of Dundee, and Thomas Wichtane, notary there,
Mr. Alexander Kynynmonth, minister at Kerimuir, John Cumming of Cullow, and
Abraham Piggott, notary, who also signs for Margaret Wishart. A brief confirmation
is appended, signed by Lord Yester, and dated Edinburgh, 18th March 1636; David
Ogilvy being then deceased. Witnesses, Sir ^Lark Ker of Mauldsle (?), Alexander
Horsburgh, younger, of that Ilk, and Mr. Alexander Hay, Lord Hay's servitor. [2520,
Box 64.
1683. 31st May 1613.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept of dare constat,
dated at Aberdeen, 31st May 1613, by Mr. David Eait, principal of King's College, Old
Aberdeen, Mr. Patrick Guthrie, vice-principal, and others, for infefting TiiOMAS, as
eldest son and heir of the late Mr. Thomas Lumsden, his father, of a house, etc., in
Aberdeen, described in writ of date 18th March 1.594, No. 1275 supra. Sasine given
31st May 161.'!. Witnesses, Mr. William Lumsden, advocate, John Moresone, burgess
of Aberdeen, James Angus in Old Aberdeen, and others. Arthur Watt, notary public.
[1798, Box 46.
1684. 1st June 1013.] Charter of Mr. David Eait, principal, and Mr. Patrick
Guthrie, vice-principal, of King's College, Aberdeen, granting to Mr. William
LuMisi^EN, lawful .son of the late Mr. Thomas Lumisden, rector of Kinkell, the above
tenement in feu-farm, for a yearly feu-duty of 40s. At King's College, Aberdeen,
1st June 1613. Signed by the principal, vice-principal, and several others. Witnesses,
Mv. Robert Gardyne, commissary-clerk of Aberdeen, John Cheyne, bailie of Auld
Aberdeen, Mr. Arthur and William Watt, notaries. An instrument written on Ixick,
of same date, narrates the rcntmciation of the tenement by Thomas Lumsden, elder
son and heir of the late Mr. Thomas, and describes the grantee as an advocate in
Aberdeen. Done in a chamber of the College, same witnesses as above, Mr. Robert
Gardyne being designed 'of Blairtone,' with John Morrison, burgess of Aberdeen.
Mr. Arthur Watt and William A\'att, notaries to deed. [1604, Box 41.
1685. 1st June 1613.] Charter by Mr. Walter Ros of Easter Little Allan, ^vith
consent of George Ros of Balnagown, overlord of the lands, selling and alienating to
408 CALENDAR OF [1613
his brother-german, Mr. John Ros of Little Terrel, his heirs-male and assignees hearing
the name and arms of Ros, that oxgang of land called the oxganglands of the wards
of Easter Little Allan, lying in the barony of Balnagown, earldom of Ros, and sheriffdom
of Inverness, between the lands of Balblair and the wards of Feme on the east, the
wards of Riirichies on the south, the wards of Wester Jjittle Allan on the west, and the
common moor or pasture interjected between the upper arable lands of Jjittle Allan
and the said wards of Easter Little Allan on the north : To be held blench of the
superior. Dated at Tain, 1st June 1613. Witnesses, Walter Ros of Morinsche, David
Ros, son of -Mr. M'alter, Walter Ros of Ballamukie, Alexander Hay, burgess of Taync,
Finlay M'Rorie, burgess there, and James Fi-ascr, notarj', Alexander Fergusson,
servitor of John Eraser, notary, being wiiter of the deed. [2943, Box 77.
1686. -'I'd June 1G13.] Instrument of Sasine following on the precept in the
charter of sale, No. 1682 supra, dated at Dundee and Kirriemuir, 31st May and
3rd June 1613, by John Scrimgeour of (Jlaswall, in favour of David Ogilvy of
Kinnaltie, his heirs and assignees, of the whole lands of Glaswall and others. Sasine
given iin 3rd June 1613, by John Cummyng of Cullow, as liailie, in presence of
Sir John Ogilvy of Innerquharitie, knight, Mr. Alexander Kinnynmonth, minister at
Keremuir, Patrick Cabill, schoolmaster there, Thomas Scrimgeour in Easter Torbyrnis,
and Abraham Piggott, junior, who is also the subscribing notary. [3132, Box 82.
1687. -5th June 1613.] Precept of Vlare Coiistttt ]ty Thomas [Erskine], A'iscount
of Fenton, etc., for infefting Georoe Home, as nearest and lawful heir of his father,
the late George Home, portioner of Gulane, in the lands of Murefield and others [:\s
in No. 107-5 siijiiv, 29th February loSl], in the granter's barony of Dirleton, etc., held
of him in feu-farm. Dated at Greenwich, 2')th June 1613. [3069, Box SO.
1688. 1st July 1613.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that Adam Walwod,
portioner of Foid Souther (or South Foid), [)a.sscd to the three-fourth part of the lands
of F'oid Souther, belonging to Sir Andrew Melvill of Garvock, to which the said Adam
had right under an annualrent disposition by Sir Andrew and I )ame Elisalieth Hamilton,
his spouse, and there the said Adam gave sasine to his wife, Isabella Walwod, of an
annualrent of 100 meiks Scots from the said lands, lying in the parish and regality of
Dunfermline and sheriffdom of Fife : To be held blench of the granter for one penny
Scots. Sasine given 1st July 1613. James Kingorne, notary. His sons David and
George are witnesses, also Thomas Chatto, miller at the mill of Garvock, and Thomas
Walwod, baker in Dunfermline. [894, Box 2.5.
1689. 2Sth July 1613.] Charter by John, E;irl of Wigtoun, etc., granting and
confirming, in terms of a resignation made at Oxgang in Lenzie, to George Robesoun
in Fuckartoun, in liferent, and to John Robesoun, his eldest son, in fee, that 1 3s. 4d.
land of the barony of Denny lying in the Fuckartoun, East Bordland, and Braesyd-
quarter, in the barony of Denny and shire of Stirling : To be held in feu-farm for
13s. 4d. yearly, with the 'kayne fowlis' due, with nineteen and one-quarter pecks of
oatmeal, multure of the mill of Denny. At Oxgang in Leingzie [Lenzie], 2Sth July
1613. Malcolm Fleming, the granter's son, John Cleland, and other servants of the
earl, witnesses. [1852, Box 48.
1690. 13th August 1613.] Charter in the form of Letters by John Murray of
Dundrennan (afterwards Earl of Annandale), baron of the barony of Dundrennan,
1613] THE LAING CHARTERS 409
declaring that he has ratified to John Neilson of Corsock all charters and titles of the
twomerk land of Lairdlauch, of the feu-lands of Dundrennan, and lying in the parish of
Kirkpatrick 1 )urhani, stewurtry of Kirkcudbright, and granted the lands to the said
John Xeilsoii in feu-farm for £i Scots yearly. I)ate<l at Koystoun, 1.3th August 161.3.
Witnesses, Herbert Maxwell, apparent of Kirkconnel, and Mr. James Ratray, the
granter's servitor. Deed written by Herbert Cunynghame, notary. [1356, Bo.x 35.
1691. 29th September 1613.] Charter by James Cheisholme of Dundorne, as
superior, granting to James Schoirte, merchant, burgess of Stirling, and Agnes
Cowan, his spouse, in conjunct fee, and their heirs, an annualrent of 100 merks from
the granter's lands of Bridgend and Ramwyll (or Cramwyll) ; also an aiuuialrent of
fifty-five merks from the said lands of Bridgend and Cramwyll ; another annualrent
of fifty merks from the said lands of Bridgend of Dunblane, and a fourth annualrent
of £46, 13s. 4d. from same lands, all in the parish of Dunblane and shire of Perth.
Precept of sasine directed to John Blaikwode, citizen of Dunblane, and .John Broun
there. Charter written liy Alexander Barclay, wTiter in Stirling, and dated at Stirling,
29th September 1613. Witnesses, John Sinclair, commissary, and William Blaikwode,
bailie of Dunblane, the said Alexander Barclay, and Thomas Hambell, servitor of
Mr. James Xeven, notary. [3110, Box 81.
1692. 19th October 1613.] Instrument of Sasine in terms of a precept directed
to John Blacuod, citizen of Dunblane, and John Broune there, as bailies, in a charter
(dated at Stirling, 29th September 1G13) by James Chisholm of Cromlix, in favour of
James Short, merchant in Stirling, and Agnes Cuwan, his wife [preceding wi-it],
of four annualrents of 100 merks, 55 merks, 50 merks, and £46, 13s. 4d. Scots
respectively, from the lands of Brigend and Ramoyle, in the parish of Dunblane and
shire of Perth. Sasine given by John Broune, 19th October 1613. Witnesses, John
Adamsoun, Mr. James Neuen and William Young, notaries, Thomas Hambell (or
Hanbell), writer, Dunblane, and John Richart in Tullibardin. Notary, John Sinclair,
of r)unblane diocese. [2295, Box 58.
1693. 29th November 1613.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that Patrick
Levington of Saltcoats, superior of the subjects, gave sasine to John Levington, as son
and heir of the late John Levington, his father, of a tenement of land, with yard, etc.,
in the west raw of Gulane, as particularly described in charter of 29th July 1587,
No. 1147 aupra, whereupon John Levington immediately resigned the same in favour
of George Richardson in Ballincrieff, who was also infeft. Witnesses, Mr. Andrew
M'Ghie, minister at Gulane, John Lauder, bailie in Dirleton, and others. At Gulane,
29th November 1613. .luhn Craik, notary public. [543, Box 16.
1694. "th December 1613.] Instrument narrating the resignation of the lands
of Easter Torrie, as in No. 1326 .■tupra, into the hands of the privy council, in favour
of and for new infeftment to John Naper of Merchiston and Anna Chisholm,
his spouse, resignation being made b}' Mr. Alexander Curayng, advocate, procurator
for Colin Campbell of Boghall, and David Muschet of Calzechat, M-ith consent of
Alexander Balfour, sometime of Torrie, George Balfour, sometime of M'Correistoun,
and Bartholomew Balfour, his eldest lawful son and apparent heir. Edinburgh,
7th December 1613. Witnesses, .John Baillie of Braidschaw, Mr. George Seytoun,
tutor of Meldrum, Mr. James Bint, resident in Dysert, and Archibald Douglas, macer.
Antony Quhyte, Dunblane diocese, notary public. [1466, Box 38.
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410 CALENDAR OF [1613
1695. 8th December 1G1.3.] Royal Precept under the quarter seal, proceeding
on the above resignation, for infefting John X.vpiek of .Merchiston and Anna
Chisholm, his wife, in the lands of Easter Torrie. Edinburgh, Sth December ICl-'?.
[1467, Box 38.
1696. l"th December 1613.] Lease of Teinds by George [Gladstanes], arch-
bishop of St. Andrews, narrating that at Leith, on 14th March ICIO, a lease of teind-
sheaves and small teinds, amounting to the fourth part of the teinds of the parish of
Stow in Waddell [Wedale], lying in the regality of St. Andrews and sheriffdom of
Edinburgh, of which the lands, etc., of Haltrie alias Kirkawtoun are part, was given
to John Gib.son, writer in Edinburgh, who on 16th December last [1012] had renounced
the same, so far as regarded Haltrie ; and now the archbishop granted the teindshcaves,
etc., of the lands of Haltrie to RicH.\Rr), Lord Prkston of Dingwall, to himself in
liferent, and after his decease to the person retoured heir or heirs to him, for all the
lifetime of said heir or heirs, and after the decease of that heir or heirs immediately
succeeding to the said Lord Dingwall, to the heirs, etc., assignees of said heir or heirs,
for the space of nineteen years immediately following the said two liferents, and after
the expiry of the said nineteen year.«, for other nineteen years without break of years,
and so completing the said two liferents and twice nineteen yeivrs : for a yearly rental
of ten merks. At Edinburgh, 17th December 1613. Mr. David Lindsay, minister at
Leith, Mr. Da\'id Wood, and others, witnesses. [1648, Box 42.
1697. 22nd January 1614] Charter by John Xaper of Merchiston and Anna
Chisholm, his spouse, in fulfilment of a marriage contract, dated 21st December 1013,
between them and their eldest son, John Naper, on one part, and Sir James Foulis of
Colinton, knight, and his daughter, M.\ry Foi'LIs (now wife of the younger Naper), on
the other part, granting to their son John and his wife, Mary Fouli-s, the lands of
Torrie-easter, in Perthshire: To be held in feu-farm of the crown for £S, 14s. Scots
yearly, and under the same conditions as to gardens, woods, houses, etc., as in charter
of 18th February 1597, No. 1326 sup-a. Edinburgh, 22nd January 1614. Signed,
'Jhone Nepair of Merchistoun,' 'Annes Cheisholme,' etc. Witnesses, Mr. James
Stewart of Rossyth, Mr. Robert Foulis, advocate, Mr. Robert Naper, son of the granter,
and Alexander Spittel, servant of Sir James Foulis. [1468, Box 38.
1698. 25th January 1614.] Charter of Novodamus by William [Couper], bishop
of Galloway and the Chapel Royal of Stirling, to which episcopate the priory of
Whithorn and the abbacies and monasteries of Tungland and Glenluce are now united,
confirming a charter of alienation, dated at Tungland, 25th March 1611, by Roger
Anstruther in Tungland, in favour of Sir Robert Gordon of Lochinvar, of his croft
of land called ' Lane Mossok,' within the lands of the Mains of Tungland, Ij'ing between
the water of TarflF on the west, the chapel of St. Salvator on the north, and the said
mains on the east and south, in the parish of Tungland and stewartry of Kirkcudl)right :
To be held in feu of the commendator of Tungland for 15s. yearly. Witnesses to
charter confirmed, Mr. Robert Glendoning, minister of Kirkcudbright, William Scharp,
minister of Tungland, John Gordoun in Lochanis, and others. Confii-mation in due
form, wth clause of Novodamus, dated at Edinburgh, 25th January 1614. Witnesses,
Andrew Couper, the Ijishop's brother-german, .John Gilmour, W.S., and others. Signed
by the bishop and several clerg}' of the diocese. The bishop's seal and chapter seal
attached, somewhat broken. On the bishop's his arms are only partly legible, a chevron
between three indistinct figures, probably laurel leaves. [1783, Box 46.
1614] THE LAING CHARTERS 411
1699. ^th Febnuiiy IGl-i.] Inslrumenl of Sasine following on the royal precept
of Sth ^"ovember 1613, No. 1695 stijmi, in favour of JoHN Naper of Merchiston and
Anna Chisholji, in the lands of Easter Torrie. Sasine given by Mr. Malcolm
Henryson, minister of the parish church of Kilniadock, Stewart of the stewartry of
Menteith, in that part, to Alexander Menteith of Ballachallane, attorney for grantees,
on 8th February 1G14. Witnesses, Mr. Robert Naper, son of the said John Naper,
Mali.se Menteith in Bordlaiid of Kuskie, John Menteith in Boquhoppil, and Colin
Burges, Ijurgess of Stirling. Alexander Barclay, of St. Andrews diocese, notary.
[1469, Box 38.
1700. 9th February 10 U.] Charter by George [Gladstanes], archbishop of St.
Andrews, as superior, confirming to JoHX, Lord Borthwick, the whole lands of Haltrie,
in the regality of St. Andrews and shire of Edinburgh, formerly belonging to James
Pringill of Grallowshiels and Alexander Pringill, brother-german of the late John Pringill
of Bukholnie ; also the lands of Cumlarig, Simontoun, Bangrub, and Wadderstoun, with
Birksnyj), Cathauche schcills, and Campaslak, pendicles of Wadderstoun, in the lordship
of Stow, regality of St. Andrews and shire of Edinburgh, formerly belonging to David
Pringill, eldest lawful son of the said James Pringill, and which lands were resigned
by the .saii] James, David, and Alexander Pringill, in favour of Lord Borthwick : To be
holdeii blench for the same holding as in No. 1279 ■■mjirc. Precept of sasine directed to
James Davidsoun of Harwestoun. Edinljurgh, 9th February 1614. "Witnesses, Alex-
ander Symmer of Bus, Cuthbert Borthuik, burgess of Edinburgh, John Gilmour, W.S.,
Mr. David Wod, and others. Chapter seal still appended, on which the archbishop's
arms appear as a saltire with a ciiupiefoil in chief. [209, Box 7.
1701. 16th February 1614.] Precept of sasine by John Craufurde of Kilbirnie, as
superior, directed to Alexander Craufurd, lawful son of ^^'illiam Craufurd in Schaws,
for iiifefting Mi;. Patrick Craufurd, as nearest and lawful heir of his father, the late
David Craufurd of Cartsburn, in the 40s. land of Cartsburn, with the mill of Greinok,
and the astricted multures of the twenty-merk land of Greinok, mill lands, etc., pastur-
age of two cows in the mains of Greinok, and other privileges described, in the barony
of Greinok, parish of Innerkip and shire of Renfrew. Dated and signed at Edinburgh,
16th February 1614. Witnesses, James Rois of Niuk, Ezechiel Montgomery of Bargane,
William Craufurd, apparent of Goldring, and John Logan, younger, of Drumchappell.
[376, Box 11.
1702. 12th March 1614.] Charter of feu-farm by John Murray of Lochmaben
(afterwards first Earl of Annandale), granting to GILBERT Neilson in Merquhirne, his
heirs, etc., the two-merk land of the mid-toun of Merquhirne, in the parish of Kirkpatrick
Durham and stewartry of Kirkcudbright ; To be held fur a total sum of £i, 16s. Scots
yearly in name of feu-farm. Whitehall, 12th March 1614. Witnesses, William Creich-
toun of Kyhill, Herbert Maxwell, ^-ounger, of Kirkconnell, and others. [470, Box 14.
1703. 1614.] Blaidv Charter, undated and unsigned, by John Murray of
Lochmaben (afterwards first Kirl of Annandale), in favoiu- of JoHN Hay, clerk-depute
of the burgh of Edinburgh, of the lands of Langrigs, in the parish of Gretna in the
stewartry of Annandale. 1614. [889, Box 25.
1704. 14th March 1614.] Charter by James, Lord Torphichen, narrating and
contirming a charter (dated at Edinburgh, 14th January 1613^ bv James Dundas of
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Breistmyliie, with consent of Sir ^\'alte^ Dundas of that Ilk, knight, James [Law], bishop
of Orkney, and John Dundus of Newliston, in terms of a contract (dated 13th June
1612), selling and alienating to Sin James Dundas of Craigtoun, knight, an annual-
rent of 300 merks from the mill called IJreist mill, mill lands and multures thereof, in
the barony of Auld-ListOD, in the shires of Edinburgh and Linlithgow. "Witnesses to
charter, James Dalzell, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh, James Belschis, servant of
granter, John Eistoun, 'W.S., and Robert Pringill and Mr. William Strang, his servitors.
Confirmation dated at Edinburgh, Uth March IGU. Witnesses, Mr. Robert Williamson
of Muristoun, writer, James Williamson, his servitor, Uavin Blair, writer, and John
Sandilands, the granter's servitor. [2337, Bo.x 60.
1705. 15th .March 1614.] Charter by George [Gladstancs], archbishop of St.
Alldre^^•s, as superior of the lands, granting (in terms of a decree of apprising by Andrew
Forfar, macer, dated 12th May 1613) to Andhew AVishakt of Muirtoun, formerly
residing in Mylnden, the whole lands called the Kirktoun of Aberlomnoch, with
mill, mill lands, etc., in the regality of St. Andrews and sheriHdom of Forfar, which
belonged formerly to the late James Beattoun of Melgound [cf. No. UIO supra], were
apprised from Thomas Beattoun, his son and heir, and adjudged to the said Andrew
Wishart on 22nd December 1613 : To l)e held of the granter and his successors in feu-
farni for a yearly duty of £5. Precept of sasine directed to John Findlasoun, king's
messenger, as bailie. Dated at St. Andrews, l.jth March 1611. Witnesses, Messrs.
David Wood and George Marjoribanks, the granter's servitors, and David Skinner,
notary public. [3128, Box 82.
1706. 11th April 16U.] Precept of Clare Conskil by John Kennedy, now of
Blairquhan, as immediate superior, in favour of William M'Adam, now of ^\'aterhead,
for infefting him, as lawful and nearest heir of his father, the late Gilbert .M'Adam of
Waterheid, in the 20s. lands of Bennan [see No. 1464 siqmi], in the earldom of Carrick
and shire of Ayr. Ayr, 11th April 1614. Witnesses, George Bell, Peter Neisbit,
burgesses of Ayr, John Wallace, burgess, Alexander Purveyance, notary public, and
John Colvill, servitor of Andrew, Lord Wchiltree. [661, Box 20.
1707. 3rd May 1614.] Listrument of Sasine proceeding on and narrating a precept
in charter, dated 1st May 1614 [.s/r, but see of date 1st August 1614, No. 1716 infra],
by Robert Colvill, senior, of Cleish, and Robert Colvill, younger, of Cleish, for infefting
An"DKE\v Wilson of Walkmiln of Crummic, and Thomas, his eldest son, in the lands
therein described. Sasine given 3rd May 1614. Witnesses, Mr. A\'illiam Home, minister
at Crummy, Mr. William and James Colvill, sons of the elder Robert, James Primrose,
and Mr. James Primrose, his son, Robert Reniiat of Buss, William Bardner in Torriburiie,
John Buchannan at Fotldismill, and Richard Broun in Carnok. James Prymrois, clerk
of Dunblane diocese, notary public. [838, Box 24.
1708. 29th June 1614.] Charter by Mr. John Twedie of Winkstone, ^nth consent
of Elspet Hamilton, his wife, alienating to Allan Lolkhakt of Cleghorn, and Gkissel
Bannatyne, his spouse, a tenement on the south side of the castle-gate of the burgh
of Lanark, between the tenement of Gedion Weir on east, the garden of Michael
Gembill on south, and the tenement of Andrew Young on west. Dated and signed at
Lanark, 29th June 161-t. Mr. James Lockhart, son of .said Allan, James Gray, son of
James Gray, notary in Lanark, and others, as in next writ, witnesses. Gedion ^^'eir
signs for Elspet Hamilton. [1041, Box 28.
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1709. 29th June 1614.] Notarial Instrument narrating that Robert Lokhart, then
one of the bailies of Lanark, gave sasine to Allan Lockhart and his spouse, in terms
of the preceding charter. Alexander Bannatyne, biu-gess of Lanark, procurator for
John Twedie. (liven 29th June 16U. Witnesses, John Carmichael, burgess of Lanark,
Mr. James Lockhart, John Weir in Southfield, Bernard Somerwell in Cleghorn, James
Gray, younger. Gedion Weir and William Mowat, common clerk, notaries public.
[1042, Box 28.
1710. 29th June 1614.] Instrument of Sasine in favour of George Lockhakt of
the above tenement, resigned by the grantee's father, Allan Lockhart of Cleghorn,
under reservation of his own liferent and that of Grissel Bannatyne, his wife, mother of
George. Sasine given 29th June 10 14. Same bailie, witnesses, and notary as iu pre-
ceding writ. [1204, Box 32.
1711. 14th July 1014.] Instrument of Resignation narrating that in presence of
the lords of privy council, Alexander Douglas, macer, procurator (in terms of letters
dated 13th July instant) for .James Cochrane of Barl>achlaw, resigned the lands of
Baibachlaw, with manor-house, etc., in the parish of Bathgate and shire of Renfrew, by
annexation, for new infeftment to be given by the king on behalf of the prince, to
James Cochrane, eldest son and apparent heir of the said James, with reversion to
the elder James, whom failing, to William Cochrane of that Ilk, his heirs-male and
assignees, reserving to the elder James Cochrane and Margaret Hamiltoun, his spouse,
their liferents, to her the liferent of Easter Barbachlaw, and these portions of Barbach-
law called Dykhed and Quhythopbray [Quhytokbray in the following charter]. Done in
the lower council-house, Edinburgh, 14th July 1614. AVitnesses, John Murray, son
of the laird of Blackbarony, Sir Henry Wardlaw of Balmull, knight, Mr. William
Broun, writer, and Archibald Douglas, macer. Notary, John Lcirmont, of St. Andrews
diocese. [3094, Box 81.
1712. 15th July 1614.] Charter by King James the Sixth granting, in terms of
the above resignation of 14th .Jidy 1014, to .Tames Cochrane, eldest son and apparent
heir of .James Cochrane of Barbachlaw, his heirs-male, the lands of Barbachlaw, etc., in
the parish of Bathgate and (by aiuiexation) in the shire of Renfrew, under reservation
of liferents, as in wi-it cited ; with power to the elder .James, during his life, of taking
4000 merks from said lands under reversion, and of letting them for long or short tacks,
also of redeeming them from the younger .James by paying or consigning £10: To be
held to the said younger James and his heirs-male, whom failing, to the elder James
and his heirs-male, whom failing, to William Cochrane of that Ilk and his heirs, of the
Prince of Scotland, for the usual services. Edinburgh, 1.5th July lt)14. See lieffuslrum
M'lijni Si(jilli, vol. vii. No. 1083. [2310, Box 59.
1713. 15th July 1614.] Precept liy King James the Sixth, as tutor, etc., to Charles,
Prince and Stewart of Scotland, etc., for infcfting J.ViiEs Cochrane, in terais of the
preceding charter. Given under the ijuarter seal at Edinburgh, 15th July 1614.
[1920, Box 49.
1714. 21st .July 1014.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a charter
(dated at Edinburgh, 19th July 1014) by John Edraonstone, now of Etlnam, with
consent of his curators, granting to his future spouse, Anna Stirling, lawful daughter
of Sir Archibald Stirling of Keir, knight, the liferent of the lands of Ryslaw, iu the
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shire of Berwick, and of the lands of Ednem [Ediiam] (except the mains hinds, mill, and
mill lands), in the shire of Koxburgh, in principal and warrandice ; which lands of
Ednem are presently occupied ))y John Cokburn, ^^'illiam Dicksone, elder, Thomas
Bniini, Andrew Turnett, .lohn Maysoun, (Jcorgc Ker, Thomas Smyth, .John W'ilsoun,
John Smyth, William Ilude, Patrick Dalscheill, John Ilude, John Smyth, bailie,
William Hude nJinf: Langdam, Lanse Broun, John Puntoun, Thomas Aco (or Ato),
Andrew Aco, Alexander Dicksone, Agnes Bi-oun, William Dicksone, younger, Margaret
Lockhart, Andrew Kobertsoun, William Broun, Thomas Broun, David Edmestoun, John
Dicksone, and John Burn, Alexander Tod, James Trotar, Nicolas Turnet, Robert Swyne,
John Turnet, John Hude, William Dicksone, Katlierine Pulmcr, William Dikpo, Janet
Watsoun, John Marscholl, Thomas Couper, Robert Schortus, William Robcrtsoun, John
Trottar, Thomas Patorsone, Andrew Edmeston, I)a\ id liauche, iVndrew Matheson, Thomas
Turnet, James Pulmcr, Andrew Murray, John Hude, Thomas Wilsone, Alan Meassoun,
Thomas Broun, , relict of the late Thomas Tui-net, Ai'chil)ald Hude, Alexander Turnet,
and David Davidson. Witnesses to charter, John Erskine of Little Sauchie, John
^\'illiamson, sheriff-clerk of Stirling, and Mr. James Soytoini, !)rothcr of Mr. Alexander
Seytoun, who signs as a curator. Sasinc given by John Smyth, dweller in Ednam, bailie,
to James Stirling, brother-german of William Stirling of Auchyle, as attorney for the
grantee, on 21st July 161-1. Witnesses, the said John Erskine of Little Sauchye, Robert
Bruutficld of Todrig, John Dicksone of Keiniotsydeheuch, and Mr. \\'illiain Edmestoun,
son of James Edmestoun of Newtoun. Notary, the above named John Williamson.
[2788, Box 72.
1715. -'.Hli July Ifill.J Listrument of Sasine following on a precept addressed to
Alexander Pringill, brother-german of James Pringill of t^uhytbank, as bailie, contained
in a charter dated at Edinburgh, 14th June 161-i, by James Piingill of Gallowshicls,
heritable feu-farmer of the lands, with consent of Robert, Earl of Lothian, conveying
the lands of Cribbiclaw and Stow, in the barony of Stow in Weddell, in the regality of
St. Andrews and shire of Edinburgh, to Sui Gedeon Mui;i;.\y of Eliljank in liferent,
and to Walter, his son, and the lawful heirs of his l)ody, in fee, whom failing, the
nearest heirs of Sir (icdcon. Witnesses to chartei', John Home of Howlatstoun, Richard
Gas, AV.S., Edinburgh, Patrick Mosman, his servitor, Mark Achesone, portioner of Salt
Preston, and Patrick Murray, servant of Sir Gedeon. Sasine given 29th July 1614.
■\Villiam Turnbull, portioner of Phillophauch, attorney for Sir Gedeon Murray. Wit-
nesses, James Turnour in Langschaw, Thomas Turnour and Roliert Tumour there, John
Pringill there, and Robert Reweastell. George Wood, notary puljlic. [210, Box 7.
1716. 1st August 1614.] Charter by Robert Colvill, elder, of Cleish, lord of the
liferent of the barony of Crumby, and Robert Colvill, younger, of Cleish, fiar of the
said barony, alienating to Andrew Wil.son of Walkmill, in liferent, and to Thomas
AViLSON, his lawful son, in fee, five acres of arable land, with a piece of waste land on
the south thereof, upon which there is a ruinous house [writ very faint here], which lie
between the lands of Walkmill, belonging to the said Andrew Wilson, on the east, the
lands possessed by ^\'illiam Curry on west, the wa}^ leading to Foddismill on south,
and the lands called Balmedy on north, with the teinds, in the lordship of Culross and
shire of Fife. Charter (which is not very legible) is written by James Prymrois
(notary), and dated and signed at Crumble, 1st August 1614. Witnesses, Mr. ^^'illiam
Home, minister of God's Word at Cromljie, Master [.<;>, wld William] and James Colvill,
sons of Robert Colvill, senior, James Prymrois, and Mr. James Prymrois, his son.
[1229, Box 33.
1615] THE LAING CHARTERS 415
1717. 18th November 1614.] Instrument of Sasinc narrating that Adam Thom-
soun, apothecary, son of the late Thomas Thomesoiin, apothecary, resigned into the
liands of John Maknacht, one of the bailies of Edinbui'gh, a tenement in that burgh on
the noilh side of the High Street, between the tenement of William Foular on west,
that of the late Adam Kyle on east, and the land of the late John ^Iwrdo, tailor, on
north, in favour of Mr. Robert Fairlie, servitor of Mr. Alexander King, advocate,
under reversion of the sum of eighty merks Scots money, according to a contract with
Robert Danielstoun, goldsmith, and Mr. Alexander Fairlie, merchant, dated 21st June
1613; in terms of which resignation sasine was given by the bailie on 18th November
1614. Witnesses, the said Robert Danielstoun and Mr. Alexander Fairlie, John Dik-
soun, dweller in Canongate, James Danielstoun, goldsmith, and William Craig, serjeant
of burgh. Mr. Alexander Guthre, comniDU clerk, notary. [1334, Box 35.
1718. 1st December 1614.] Instrument of Sasine following on a resignation in
the hands of the same l)ailie by the said Adam Thomesoun, of the above tenement in
favour of M.vrgahet Thomesoun, Iwou-:lla Thomesoun, Elizabeth or Bessie Tho.me-
souN, Katherine Thomesoun, and Joanna or Jean Thomesoun, lawful daughters
of Adam Thomesoun, equally among them ; reserving his liferent, and under reversion
of 40s. Scots money. Sasine given 1st December 1614, to Mr. Alexander Fairlie,
merchant, attorney for grantees. M'itne.sses, James Maistertoun, merchant, James
Danielstoun, goldsmith, Mr. A\'illiam Forquhare, writer, John Makcoull and Robert
Gibson, Serjeants, and Alexander Makcartnay, servant of the notary, Mr. Alexander
Guthre, common cleik. [133.5, Box 35.
1719. 17th February 1615.] Precept of Clare Constat by Sir John Arnot, provost
of Edinburgh, and others, l)ailies, for infefting George Dewar, son of the late (!eorge
Dewar, burgess of Eilinl)urgh, as heir of his father, in all and whole that portion of the
arable lands of the J']ast Moor, containing eight acres of land (the larger measure), with
pertinent.s, lying within the liberty of the burgh and shire of same, betwixt that old
part of the common moor belonging to John Dougall, younger, on the east, the Pow-
burn on the south, the common wa}' leading to said burgh, eight [.<ic, 18 ?] ells in width,
nil the west, a pathway, nine ells in width, on the north ; which lands were foimerh'
those of iVndrew Stevinson, son and heir of John Stevinson of Pittrodie, and elder
brother and heir of conquest of the late John Stevinson, heritable proprietor of the
.same. [See Nos. 1131 and 1393 siipni. How these lands came into the elder Dewar's
possession is not shown.] Reddendo, fourteen bolls of barley. Lands not to be alienated
without consent of the council. Dated at Edinbuigh, 17th February 1615. Witnesses,
David Aikenheid, dean of guild, John Byres, treasurer, M'illiam Rig, Thomas Speir,
merchants, Edward Ker, tailor, .Tames Ileruysotui, cliirurgeon, and .lames Danielstoiui,
gnjdsmith. Signed by provost and bailies and Mr. .lohn Haj', depute-clerk. [1 47, Box 4.
1720. -4th February 1615.] Charter by Sir John Arnot, provost, and the bailies
of Edinbiu-gh, confirming letters of sale (dated 10th August 1614) bv George Dewar
in favour of James Cr.vwfurp, goldsmith in Edinburgh, of the piece of land described
in preceding writ. Reddendo, fourteen bolls of barley. Dated at Edinburgh, 24th
February 1615. Witnesses, the above-named David Aikenheid and Thomas Byres,
Quintigern Weatche, merch.uit, Robert Vernour, janitor of the Nether Bow poit ('portse
inferioris '), William Makcall, janitor of the West Port, and .lohn Carse, serjeant of
burgh. Signed by the provost, bailies, and Mr. John Hav. Frasjment of seal. [148,
Box 4.
41G CALENDAR OF [1615
1721. llth M.ucli 1(115. 1 Letters liy William, Lord Keith and Altrie, sheriff of
Kyiicardyne, ratifying and a]}})roviiig a tack or lease made by his father, George, Earl
Marischall, Loid Keith, etc., in favour of his 'cousin,' Mr;. .L\mks Kkitii of Woodstoun,
of the lands of Craig of Uarwak, in the barony of (Jarwak and sheiiffdom foresaid, for
nineteen years at £20 yearly, which tack Mr. James had assigned to his son James ;
the granter therefore continues the tack to James Keith and Catharine Ghkamk, his
spouse, for their lifetimes, and to their heirs for nineteen years. At Edinhui'gh, llth
March 1615. Witnesses, Mr. John Paip, W.S., Mr. John Paip, yo\uiger, his son, and
others. [1995, Box 51.
1722. L'>th March 1615.] Pi'eccpt of Sasine (directed to Francis Orme in Balgray,
as bailie) by David Grahamc of Fintry, undoubted patron of the chaplainry under-
named, narrating that because the chaplainry of St. Mary the Virgin, in the aisle of the
parish church of Stradichtie, is, with all its emoluments, vacant by the decease of his
U!icle, the late Archibald Gi-ahamc, the granter now bestows it on his brothcr-gcrniaii,
Mr. James Gkaji.vjie, whom he concedes to be honourably educated at the schools and
informed in letters, and who may therefore be useful in the Church, according to the
Act of I'arliameiit. He therefore commands the bailie to give sasine and possession of
the chaplainry by delivery of l)ooks (' liibliorum ') as the maimer is, and also to infeft
him in the lands, ainuialrents, etc., belonging to said chaplainry in the burghs of Dundee
or Forfar. Precept written by Thomas Fyiff, servitor of Mr. Alexander Wedderburn,
clerk of court, Dundee, and dated at Dundee, 13th March 1G15. Witne.«es, Mr. (Jcorgc
Graham, son of Sir William CJraham of Claverhouse, knight, John 15uchanan of Casley,
A\'illiam Condom, the granter's servitors, and the said Thomas Fyiff. Fragment of seal
attached. [2135, Box 62.
1723. -'^Oth .March 161-").] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a charter
of sale (dated 8th, 9th, and 14th December 1614) by James Wardlaw, lirother-gernian
of Andrew Wardlaw of Torrie, with consent of the said Andi'ew, Mr. Patrick \\'ardlaw
of Bruntoun, his l)rotlier-gcrman, Mr. Alexander Colvill, justice-depiite of Scotland, and
others named, in favour of Koi'.ERT DUKIE, lawful son of the late James Durie of Loch-
end, of the lands of Easter Newton, etc., with commonly in the common of Dalgenchc,
in the barony of Inchgall, by annexation, and sheriffdom of Fife. Sasine given by
David Swyne in Easter Newton, as bailie. Witnesses, Andrew Durie of Wester Newton,
Mr. James Sibbald, son of Robert Sibbald in Kennoquhie, and others. .'iOth Man h
1615. Alexander J^itiljohn, of St. Andrews diocese, notary public [1673, Box 43.
1724. Sth April 1615.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that John Maknaght, otic
of the bailies of lulinburgh, passed to a tenement on the north side of the High Streist,
in the close commonly called ' Tailliepheirs ' [Teller's] Close, between the land and
tenement sometime of Robert Bruce, then of the late Mr. Thomas Craig, advocate, and
his heirs, on east, the tenement of the late Thomas Young, now of the heirs of the late
Walter Hciuyson, writer, on west, the land of the late William Hopper, now of James
Speir, merchant, on north, and the land of the late Andrew Barroun, now of Robert
Dougall, merchant, on south, formerly belonging to the late Hugh Broun, merchant
[see of dates 8th August 1533, 24th January 1555, and 3rd September 1588], now to
Hugh, his son ; and there, by a procurator, Hugh Broun (yoimger), and Mariota Tod,
his spouse, William Broun, their eldest son, and Mr. Isaac Broun, brother-german of
Hugh, resigned (in terms of a contract, dated 21st February and 29th March 1615)
the said tenement in favour of SAMUEL Somervell, merchant, and Jean or Joan
1()15] THE LAING CHARTERS 417
Haliburton, his spouse, Patrick Somervell, merchant, Samuel's brother-german, being
her attorney, who received sasine on 8th April 1015. Witnesses, Thomas Lindesay,
merchant, John Paterson, merchant, Alexander ^lakcaitnay, servitor of Mr. Alexander
Guthrie, common clerk of burgh, Simon Thorntoun, John Fiddes, John Jakson, and
William Craig, Serjeants of burgh. Mr. John Hay, depute-clerk, notary. [2162, Box 55.
1725. 10th May 1615.] Contract of Alienation by which Thomas Gifhart, elder,
in Dalkeith, with consent of his son, Thomas Gifhart, younger, and of Katrine Weir,
spouse of the latter, grants to Willi.\m Calderwood, son of the late Adam Calder-
wood, their two acres of arable land lying separately within the territory of the town
of Dalkeith, in the field called the ' Stanelawis,' one acre lying between the lands of
James Allan on the east and the lands of Hew Coldoun on the west, and the other acre
lying between the lands of James Walderstoun on the east and those of Eobert Porteous
on the west ; under reversion for the sum of 500 merks, and a lease for five years of the
lands, at two bolls of 'chiritie beir' yearly : To be held of the Earl of Morton. Dated
at Dalkeith, 10th May 1615. Witnesses, Thomas Gourlaw in Dalkeith, William Mow
and George Oistene there, and Abraham Gray, notary, writer of deed. [1506, Box .39.
1726. -Itli .May 1015.] Charter by Alexander [Douglas], Inshop of .Moray, with
consent of his chapter, gi'anting in feu-farm to John Rose of Holme, his heirs-male, etc.,
whom failing, to the nearest heirs-male of Hugh Rose, baron of Kilravock, the church
lands of Daldowhauche, with malt-kiln and croft, in the barony of Ardclaeh, regality of
Spynie and sheriftclom of Inverness, as resigned by the grantee : To be held to him and
his heirs-male, etc., of the bishop and his successors, in feu-farm for the sums of money
and other dues stated in charter of 31st May 1546, No. 518 supra. Precept of sasine
directed to Alexander Ros in Lienaehe. Dated at Elgin, 24th May 1615. Witnesses,
James Innes of Drainie, Mr. David Philp, minister of Elgin. Signed by the bishop and
fifteen clergy of his diocese. Two seals attached, in bad condition. [2441, Box 62.
1727. •'Jth June 1015.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding on a precept, dated 5th
April 1615 (directed to Mr. Henry Ros, advocate, as bailie), by Mr. Thomas Hope,
advocate, and John Hope, his eldest son, in favour of John Edmondstoun and Anna
Sterling, his wife, for infefting them in the Mains of Edmondston, Cauldcoittis, etc.,
in the regality of Mussel) )Urgh and shire of Edinburgh. Sasine given 5th June 1615.
Witnesses, Archibald Sterling, brother-german of the said Anna Sterling, Mr. Robert
Lauson, tutor of Humbie, Mi-. James Seytoun of Fawsyd, John Maitland of Auchin-
gassill, Mr. William Edmonstoun, David Edmonstoun and William Lauson, servants of
the Laird of Edmondstoun, and James Sterling, servant of the Laird of Keir. Richard
Cas, notary public. [.'i21, Box 10.
1728. 6tli June 1615.] Instrument of .Sasine following on and narrating the
resignations made in the hands of Mungo Makcall, one of the l)ailies of Edinburgh,
first, by James Fayrer, meal-dealer, and Margaret Trumble, his spouse, to Georoe
Baine and Elizabeth Fynneson, his spouse ; and second, by them in favour of their
son, Ror.ERT Baine, and Maroaret Cleghorn, daughter of John Cleghorn, merchant
in Edinburgh, and Cristina Broun, his -wnfe, of the half of that tenement near the Castle
of Edinburgh, bounded as fully described in No. 1753 infra, belonging formerly to John
Balerno, then to the late Sir John Tours of Innerleith, then to his son and heir. Sir
George Tours of Garmiltoun, now to the said George Baine and James Fayrei-, meal-
dealer, the occupiers being Michael Hunter, merchant, James Paterson, stabler, Thomas
3g
418 CALENDAR OF [1615
Brycc, David Porteons, Alexander Forrest, and Hector Mure. Sasine given 6th June
1615. Witnesses, Mr. Nicolas Broun, Mungo Bonstein, merchants, Alexander Mak-
caitnay, servitor of Mr. Alexander Guthrie, common clerk, and others. Mr. .John Hay,
clerk-depute, not<iry. [t'S.S, Box "24.
1729. yth June 1615.] Notarial copy of Instrument of Sasine following on a
precept (dated at Ayr, 7th June 1615) by John Kennedy of Blairquhan, in terms of
a contract between him and John Kennedy, his son and apparent heir, on one part, and
Dame Margaret Keith, lady of Blairquhan, with consent of Dame Margaret Kennedy,
lady of Ochiltrie, and Mary Stewart, her daughter, on the other part, for marriage
between Mary Stewart and the j'ounger John Kennedy, granting infeftment to the
said John and Mary, their heirs-male, etc. (reserving the gi-anter's liferent), of the lands
and barony of Kemistoun and others, as particularly described in No. 1785 infra.
Sasine given 9th June 1615. Witnesses, Mr. John Macqueen [Macquorn], minister at
Stratoun, Eobert Dunbar, son of Patrick Dunbar in Kilboyack, Thomas Tod, gardener
in Blairquhan, and John Tod, his son, John Jarden, servitor of the said John Kennedy,
and Gilbert Kennedy in Lumnochtie. John Kennedy, notary to sasine. Copy made
by Quintin Kennedy, notary, and attested by Alexander Blair, co-notary. [2659,
Box 68.
1730. 9th June 1615.] Tack or Lease by Alexander Gordon of Cluny, son and
heir served to his father, the late Sir Thomas Gordon of Clun\^ knight, who was prin-
cipal tacksman of the teindsheaves of the lands underwritten, granting to Alexander
RossE of Tillysnacht, for certain sums paid in name of grassum, a lease to the .said
Alexander Rosse, his heirs, assignees, sub-tenants, 'and helpes, ane or ma,' the teind-
sheaves of his lands of Tillysnacht and Achnafoye, lying in the parish of Brass [Birse]
and sheriffdom of Aberdeen, for the term of nineteen j'cars from their entry at Lammas
next, 1615, at a yearly rental of £8 Scots, payable every ' Bartholday,' beginning at
' Bartholdaj- ' 1615, with duties of hosting at their own charges and being sufficiently
provided with armour, freeing the granter from taxations, etc., and other casualties.
Written by Mr. Robert Thomson, servitor to the granter, and signed at Cluny, 9th June
1615. Witnesses, John Gordon, the grantor's brother-german, Francis Morrey and .John
Gordon, servitors of granter, and the said Mr. Robert Thomson. Signed, ' A. Gordone
off Cluny, with my hand,' with an addition stating that the sum of £8 included Alex-
ander Rosse's own \'icarage, 'because the auld tendshevis wes sex lib. and fourtie
schillings for his awin proper \'iecaraige.' [3096, Box 81.
1731. 19th June 1615.] Extract Registered Discharge by Mr. [afterwards Sir]
Thomas Hope, advocate, in favour of John Edmondstoun of that Ilk, acknowledging
receipt of the sum of 30,000 merks Scots, part of a sum of 50,000 merks contained in a
contract, dated 5th April [1615], between Mr. Thomas Hope, his son, .John Hope, and
the said John Edmonstoun, with consent of Sir .John Cokburne of Ormestoun, knight,
Sir Archibald Stirling of Keir, knight, and Dame Grissell Ros, his spouse : which sum
was secured over the lands of Edmonstone, Cauldcoittis, Nudrymersehell, etc., and is
now discharged to the extent of 30,000 merks. Dated 19th June 1615. Witnesses,
Mr. Robert Nicolsone, advocate, Mr. .James Carstairis, servant of the granter, and James
Steriing, servant of the Laird of Keir. Recorded 2nd June 1621. [342, Box 10.
1732. 18th July 1615.] Charter by King James the Sixth confirming a charter,
dated at Edinburgh, 23rd June 1615, by John [Spottiswood], archbishop of Glasgow,
1615] THE LAING CHARTERS 419
granting to John Blunt, Englishman, his serWlor, the 3s. 4d. lands in the old rental
called the 3s. 4d. lands of Carrik, and now called the 50s. lands of Bishopland in Carrik,
in the parish of Straytoun, bailiary of Carrik, and sherifldom of Ajt : To be held in
feu-farm for a yearly duty of £5 of old rental and 33s. -td. of augmentation, in all the
sum of £6, 13s. 4d., with the usual duplicand at entry of heirs. Witnesses to the
archbishop's charter are Alexander [Forbes], bishop of Caithness, Robert [Spottiswood],
abbot of Newabbey, Jlr. Jerome Lyndsay of Dynnynno, Andrew Hay, the archbishop's
servitor, and John Nicoll, W.S., Edinburgh. Confirmed in due form by King James, as
administrator for his son Charles, as Duke of Rothesay, Edinbui'gh, ISih July 1615.
See Registruni Magni Sigilli, vol. vii. Xo. 1290. [2621, Box 67.
1733. 2nd August 1615.] Charter by Hugh Broun, merchant and burgess of
Edinburgh, in terms of a contract (dated at Edinburgh, 21st February and 29th March
1615) between him, with consent of .Marion Tod, his spouse, William Broim, his eldest
son, and Mr. Isiiac Broun, his brother-german, on the one part, and S.ajiuel Sojiervell,
merchant, on the other part, granting and alienating to the said Samuel and Jean
HALYi;ri!TON, his spouse, their heirs and assignees, a tenement of laud, the boundaries
of which are given in No. 1724 supra, 8th April 1615, contjiining (1) a dwelling-house
within the ' turnepyik ' of said tenement, occupied by Adam Cunningham, advocate ;
(2) a dwelling-house occupied by Alexander Paterson, servitor of Mr. Alexander
Guthrie, common clerk ; (3) a dwelling-house occupied by John Eleis ; also a lower
cellar occupied by ]\largaret Whitehead, A\idow. Dated at Edinburgh, 2nd August
1615. Witnesses, Alexander ^lakcaitnay (writer of deed), Alexander Paterson and
James Lennox, servitors of Mr. Alexander Guthrie, common clerk, and Andrew
Adamesoun, servitor of Mr. Robert Foulis, advocate. [3020, Box 79.
1734. 3rd August 1615.] Instrument narrating that Alexander Clark, one of the
bailies of Edinburgh, passed to that land of Antony Brussett lying between the tene-
ment of the late William Lauder in ' Marlezeounes [Merlin'.s] Wynd,' on the west side
thereof, between the lands of the late Henry Tyndaill on the south and the lands of the
said Antony, afterwards of Mr. Robert Glen, on the north, the said William Lauder's
tenement lying on south of High Street, between the tenement of the late Xaiper,
then of John Adamson, on the east, and 'the Magdalen landis,' afterwards of the late
Richard Do1)ie, merchant, on the west ; also to a land of the late John Wardlaw,
merchant, formerly of the late James Adamson, merchant, burgess, now belonging to
Mr. John Wardlaw, son of said John, lying between a tenement of the late William
Adamson, on east side of same close, and a garden of the late James Bartrahame on the
north, the Cowgate on the south, — ^William Adamson's house lying on south side of
High Street between the properties of the late William Halkerston, on east, and the late
William Lauder on west ; also to a tenement of James Lamb, tailor, described in a
decree of the lords of session, 20th July 1615, and others, being temple-lands of which
Lord Binning is superior, lying under the castle wall on the east of the public street
(the late Thomas Anderson, the relict of James Purdie, the late Robert Lin, .James
Douglas and Susanna Binning, his wife, the late John Brown and Nicoll Brown, being
named as neighbouring proprietors), — Lamb's house lying on south side of High
Street, in the tenement of the late .James Preston, between the ' Corshous ' of the late
James Pacok, now of Sir Alexander Hay, clerk register, on the south, and that of the
heirs of Donald Makdullane on the north : also to the lands, house mansion in Pleasance
and ' Dearaneuch ' ; to an acre of land in St. Leonard's Wynd, all in the barony of
Broughtoun, and to three acres on the south side of the Grayfriers place — of all which
420 CALENDAR OF [1615
subjects the bailie gave sasine to Mr. Patrick Wakdlaw uf Bruuton in terms of the
above decree, apprising the lands from Mr. John Wardlaw and Catherine Gilbert, his
spouse. Sasine given 3rd August 1615. Witnesses, Mr. David Wardlaw of Killernie,
Mr. William Anderson, dweller in said burgh, Alexander Makcaitnay, servitor of
Alexander (Tuthrie, common clerk, David Adiesoun, servitor of Mr. John Wardlaw,
Laurence Achiesoun, one of the watch of said burgh, and George Wood, Serjeant.
Mr. John Hay, depute-clerk of burgh, notary. [285, Bo.x 9.
1735. 24th August 1615.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding on a precept of sasine,
dated at Fingask, 24th August 1615, by Henry Wemys of Dron, superior of the lands,
directed to Gavin Wemyss of Unthank, as bailie, for infefting J.iMEs Hay, son and heir
of the deceased James Hay of Wester Fudye, in the lands of \\'ester Fud}e, in the
regality of St. Andrews and shire of Fife, narrating that the said lands were held
mediately of Francis [Hay], Eail of Erroll, and by him immediately of the archbishop
of St. Andrews ; that the said lands had been apprised from James Ha\-, the ckler, l>y
John Hay of Sandfurd, who had been infeft by the said Earl of Erroll, who was
succeeded both as mediate superior and proprietor by the said Henry ^\'emyss bj' virtue
of an apprising, and he in turn sold the lands to the said James Hay, younger.
Witnesses to precept, the said Gavin Wemyss, Mr. William Wemyss, advocate,
Archibald Neilson and Mr. ^Valter Swentoun, as below. Sasine given 24th August
1615, before David Wemyss of Fingask, Mr. David Wemyss, son of Mr. William
Wemyss, advocate, Archibald Neilson, servitor of the said David Wemyss, and Mr.
Walter Swentoun, servitor of said Henry Wemyss. Mr. William ^\'emyss, of Dunblane
diocese, notary public. [343, Box 10.
1736. 9th November 1615.] Charter by Master Thomas Wardlaw of Newlands,
almoner of the hospital of St. l.eonards, near the lower town of Dunfermline, and the
widows or bedeswomen ('vidue seu oratrices') of said hospital, granting to Thum.Vs
Stevinsoun, son and heir of the late Thomas Stevinson of Newraw, that acre of arable
land of the hospital of St. Leonard, with the tcindsheaves included, lying betwixt the
other lands of the hospital, namely, two rigs of the same lying on the north of the
' Spittell hill,' another rig lying on the south of that hill, raising itself towards the south
as far as the ' Barne mure of Grange,' another rig lying in the western quarter of the
lands of said hospital, with a part of the headrig ('interlerii ') lying in the said west
quarter, and another rig, 'the Butt,' lying at the end of the bridge towards the east as
well as the west — all in the parish and regality of Dunfermline and shire of Fife ; which
acre had belonged to John Thompson, and was resigned by him and his wife, Emclia
Cuming, on 11th November 1613: To l)e held to Thomas Stevinson and his heirs for
a reddendo of two firlots malt, two firlots oatmeal, one-quarter of a peck of wheat and
the same quantity of groats, 17-|d. in money, one load of coals and two loads of turfs,
payable to the ■widows or bedeswomen of the hospital. Dated 9th November 1615.
Witnesses, George Bothwell of Hauchis, Patrick Couper, meal-dealer, biu'gess of
Dunfermline, Andrew Murray, biu-gess there, and I'atrick Murray, his son. James
Kingorne and Mr. David Kingorne, notaries, sign for the bedeswomen, whose names
are Cristian Orrok, Bessie Stewart, Isobell Ferguson, Elspet Murray, Bessie Dewar,
Barbara Douglas, Euphame Crumby, and Jonet Wilsoun. [940, Box 26.
1737. 9th November 1615.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in the
above charter of feu-farm. Sasine given by Kobert Aitken, burgess of Dunfermline,
bailie, 9th November 1615. Witnesses, Andrew Murray, burgess of Dunfermline,
1615] THE LAING CHARTERS 421
Patrick, his first-born son, Patrick Couper, meal-dealer, and John Aitkin, son of the
said Robert. James Kingorne, notary. [2288, Box .58.
1738. l"th November 161.5.] Charter of feu-farm liy John Murray of Lochmaben,
granting to I).vviii Xkilson of Baniecailzie the one-merk land of Barnecailzie and the
two-merk land of Lairdlawch (as in No. I6d0 siqrra), in the stewartry of Kirkcudbright:
To be held for an annual feu-duty of seven merks Scots. Ne\vmarket, 17th November
161.5. [80S, Box 2.3.
1739. 2nd December 1615.] Letters Patent under the great seal of England by
King James the First, King of England, Scotland, France, and Ireland, granting to his
faithful servant, Kduekt Gokdon, knight, native of the kingdom of Scotland, all that
proportion of land, by general survey lately taken of all lands in the county of Donegall,
in the kingdom of Ireland, called the middle proportion of Boylagh Veightra, lying in
the barony or precinct of Boylagh and Bonnagh in county Donegall, containing certain
lands named, to the extent of 1000 acres less or more; also free fishing in the bays,
etc., of (linbarra and Loughbarry in county Donegall, with a large luimber of other
lands named : To be held in free soccage for fealty only and not in chief, nor in soccage
in chief, nor for military service. Reddendo, £53, 6s. 8d. Irish money yearly. West-
min.ster, 2nd December 1615. [156, Box 5.
1740. ith December 1615.J Instrument of Sasine following on a precept from
chancery, of date at Edinburgh, 15th July 161i, No. 1713 sup-a, for infefting in terms
of the charter of same date, Jame« Cochrane, eldest son and apparent heir of James
Cochrane of Barbachlaw, and others, as described in the charter. No. 1712. Sasine given
-1th December 1615, by James Hamiltoun in ToqAichen, as bailie. Witnesses, Allan
Leslie in Coldounheidis, John Schaw there, William Scott, tailor in Bathgate, James
Thompson and David Broun, servitors of grantee. Notary, Robert Ker. [2511,
Box 04.
1741. I'.'th December 1615.] Instrument of Sasine following on a charter, dated
11th December 1615, liy Sir Itoliert Ilalket of Pitfirian and Dame Margaret Murray,
his spouse, in favour of Kohekt StanehuUS, portioner of Maistcrtoun, of an annualrent
of 300 merks Scots from that third part of the lands of Pitfirran, which is held by Sir
Robert from the Queen (Anna of Denmark), in the parish and regality of Dimfermline.
Sasine given I'Jth I'ecember 1615, by David Peirsouii, merchant, burgess of Dunferm-
line, as bailie. Witnesses, William . . ., merchant, burgess of Bruntisland, James
Rannald, tailor in Dunfermline, and others. Notar}-, ]Mr. David Kingorne. [1147,
Box 30.
1742. 29th December 1615.] Instrument of Sasine narrating a charter of im-
pignoration by the deceased John Kennedy of Blairquhan to Peter M'Caddame in
(ilenheid of the 6s. 8d. lands of Craigliu-e, in the earldom of Carrick and shire of Ayr,
of which lands sasine is now given bv the .said Peter to John M'Cadd^vme, his son and
heir, and to his spouse, JoNET M'Caddaji, daughter of William M'Caddam in Aid
Craigoche, their heirs, etc., in terms of a marriage contract, dated 13th December 1615.
Done on the lands, 29th December 1615. Witnesses, William M'Caddam in Aid
Craigoche, Alexander Sinclar in Straitoun, Andrew M'I>ill in Shalloche, and Andrew
.M'Caddam, son of .said Peter. William Bryan, of Glasgow diocese, not^ir}- public.
[259, Box 8.
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1743. 11th January 1616.] Charter by John Scrimgeour of Dudhope, constable
of Dundee, ratifying and confirming an instrument of sasine, dated 12th August 1612,
No. 1656 sujtra, granted by WiUiam Goldman of Flashill, burgess of Dundee, to his
eldest son, AVilliaji Goldman, in terms of a marriage contract, of date Edinbiugh,
IGth July 1613, as described in said writ, which sasine this charter confirms and grants
the subjects of new : To be held of the granter. Dundee, 1 1 th January 1616. Witnesses
James Halybiu-ton, apparent of Pitcur, John Butter, fiar of Gormok, Andrew Schiphird,
baker, Dundee, and Thomas Wichtane, notary public. [1822, Box 47.
1744. 11th January 1616.] Instrument of Sasine following on the above charter,
with precept to Gilbert Scrymgeour, brother-german of John Scrymgeour of Kirktoun,
to infeft WiLLi.ui Goldman. Sasine given 11th January 1616. Witnesses, David
Huntar, Thomas Jack, John Goldman, and John Jack, merchants, burgesses of Dundee.
Thomas Wichtan, notary public. [1362, Box 3.5.
1745. 22nd February 1616.] Instrument narrating that .James Russell, merchant,
as procurator for Robert ^^'alker, dweller in the Canongate, and Agnes Wallace, his
wife, resigned in favour of George B.iiNE, merchant in Edinburgh, the lower house,
with cellar, of a tenement formerly belonging to Janet Lawson and Robert Cunningham,
her spouse, now to Mr. William Cunningham, her son, called the Blackball, bounded by
the lands of the late John Lawson and those of the late Francis Aikman, and occupied
by James Tailzeoiu-, as described [situation not defined]. Sasine given by William
Speir, one of the bailies of Edinliurgh, 22nd February 1616. Witnesses, William
Young, meal-dealer, and others. Mr. John Hay, notary public. [8.54, Bo.x 24.
1746. 9th March 1616.] Charter by Donald Robertson alius Neilson, son and heir
of the late Robert Robertson alias Neilson, portioner of Wester Enoch, in terms of a
contract between himself and his uncle, Donald Robekt.son alias Neilson, dated at
Kirktown of Rattray, 15th November 1615, alienating to the said Donald the east half
of the sunny-half, extending to one quarter of the lands of Wester Enoch or Ennoch,
formerly occupied by the late Robert and the said Donald, his brother, lying in the
barony of Balmacrewquhie and sherifTdom of Perth [cf. No. 1251 sujmi]: To be held
from the granter, f)f Hugh Maxwell of Teling, as superior, for a yearly feu-farm
of £4, 7s. Scots, etc., as contained in a charter of feu-farm to the late Robert Robertson
by the late David Maxwell of Teling and the said Hugh, his son. At Wester Enoch,
9th March 1616. Witnesses, Alexander Campbell alijis Reach in Soilzearie, Robert
Bruce in Werie, Michael Rattray in Milntoun of Enoch, and Patrick Robertson (writer
of deed), servitor of Donald Cargill, notary, who with John Cargill, co-notary, signs for
granter. [2296, Box 58.
1747. 9th March 1616.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept (directed to
Alexander Ramsay alias Gresich in Wester Ennoch) in the above charter. Sasine
given 9th March 1616. Same witnesses as in charter. Donald Cargill, notary public.
[280, Box 9.
1748. 21st March 1616.] Charter by Robert Myllar, lawful son of the late John
Myllar in Westreston, vnth consent of Isabella Johnstoun, his spouse, alienating, in
terms of a contract dated 20th June 1615, to John Home of Westreston, that half of a
husband-land formerly belonging to the late John Myllar, acquired by him from
Robert Auchincraw, lawful son of the late James Auchincraw in Gunsgreen, lying in
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West Restoii, Benvickshire ; but reserving to the granter those two houses called the
' barnc and byre,' vnth that part of the garden of said lands, from the lower end to the
upper part thereof, bounded between the 'gavill ' of that house presently inhabited bj'
John Fortoun, and the messuage or 'heidrowme,' ynth garden, belonging to John
Home, and presently possessed by James Dickeson, with the 'heidrig' of the croft of
said half husband-land, lying at the back of the garden thereof, wth the privilege of
half the close of the messuage lying adjacent, and bounded >vith those two houses
only : The land to be held of the granter for one penny Scots in name of blench-farm.
Dated at West Eeston, 21st March 161G. Gilbert Home, son of John, David Craw in
West Reston, Thomas Utterstoun there, John Richartsone, notary in West Reston,
writer of deed, and John Richartsone, his son, witnesses. [1139, Box 30.
1749. 26th March IGIG.] Precept of Sasine, directed imder the quarter seal
of King James the .Sixth, to the provost and bailies of the burgh of Innerbervie,
narrating that the King has granted to Sir Robert Arbuthnet of that Ilk, knight,
his heirs and assignees, the roods, tenements, annualrents, etc., which formerly
belonged to his father, the late Andrew Arbuthnet of that Ilk, lying in the territory
of Innerber\'ie and sherifldom of Kincardin, namely : — Three roods of land, of which
one and a half roods lie in the bui'gh haugh, between the lands of the late Robert
Mylne, called the ' Rycroft,' on south and west, the lands called the ' nyiie pairtis ' of
Innerbervie on west, and the sea-shore on east ; an annualrent of 4.5s. Scots from that
tenement which formerlj' belonged to John Rait, senior, lying in the Kowgaitt of
said burgh, between the late Andrew Arbuthnet's lands on north and those of the late
Da\'1d Moncur of Slaynis on south ; two roods of arable land lying in the ' Braidzaird '
of said burgh, called the ' Lint ruidis,' lietween the lands of the late John Rait on south
and north; two other roods of land in the 'Fischer-gait ' of said burgh, between the
lands of Andrew Skolloph on south and those of the late Patrick Gray on north ; that
rood of land lying in the buigh haugh, between the lands of Mr. Da\nd Lindsay on south
and those of Andrew Moncur on north ; that tenement, with houses, in the Kowgait of
the burgh, between the lands of Andrew Raitt on south, the lands of Robert Arbuthnet
of Little Fudes on north, and the common street on west ; also the principal messuage
or ' chymmes,' with houses, and one rood of arable land which belonged to the late
Robert Mj'll, in the Kowgait, between the lands of William Lepar on north, of Robert
Lepar on south, and of the late Andrew Arbuthnet, called the ' mylne daillandis,' on
west, and the common way on east; likewise that tenement, 'cum eauda,' containing
two roods, in the Mercat-gaitt, between the lands of the late Robert Barclay on west,
those of the late John Raitt on east, the common way on south, and the water of
Innerbervie on north ; that tenement, with garden and barn, on the north side of
Mercat-gaitt, between the lands of the late Alexander Chaip on west and those of the
lute John Raitt on east and north : that tenement called 'Robert Myllis barne' in the
Kowgaitt, between the lands of the late Archibald Andro on west, the lands of the said
Andrew Arbuthnet on north, those of Robert Lepar on west [sir, 'l south], and the highway
on east ; two tenements of land adjacent, lying in ' Fischer-gait.' on the east side, between
the lands of the late David Moncur on north, the lands of Andrew Lepar on south, and
Andrew Arbuthnet's on east ; also certain roods called the Craigwallbank, in the
Fischergait, on east side, between David Moncur's lands on south, the common vennel
going to the water of Innerbervie on north, the sea-shore on east, and the highway on
west; also two and a half roods of arable land in the burgh haugh, called the Rycroft,
between the lands of Robert Arbuthnet of Little Fuddes on south, those of the late
John Lepar in Kinghorn on north, the sea-shore on east, and the lands of William
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Raitt of Halgrcin on west ; tlid.se two roods of aralilc land on north side of Cowgait, of
which one rood lies IxHween Aiidiew Arbuthnut's lands on north and west, and those of
Kobert Arbuthiiet of I kittle Fuddes on south, and the other rood lies between the hinds
of Andrew Kait on north, those of the said Kobert Arl)utluiet on south, those of the
said Andrew Arbuthnet on west, and the hiii;hway on east; also that tenement of land,
with houses, and two and a half roods of arable land adjacent, in the Fischcrgait,
lietween Andrew Arljuthnet's lands on west and south, those of Andrew Raitt on east,
and the common way on north ; that tenement in Fischergait, called ' Thanetallone,'
between the lands of Andrew Rait on south, those of George Ker and those of William
Lepar on north: that tenement of land, with buildings, formerly belonging to
Alexander Chop, lying in the Kowgait, between the lands of ^^'illiam Henrysoun on
south, the road which goes to the ' Cruikithetich ' on north, the lands of said Andrew
Arbuthnet, formerly occupied by Robert AVobstei-, on west, and the highway on east ;
also the 'kill et nialt-cobill ' lying on the north side of that street going to the
'Cruikithcuch,' formerly belonging to Alexander Chop. The King has also granted to
Sir Robert Arbuthnet, his heirs-male and assignees, those lands in the territory of
said burgh called the 'chaplanis' of the chaplainry of Cowy, with houses, ])rotits, and
duties, lying in the sherilidom of Kincardin — which lands, lield of the King in free
liurgage, belonged to Sir itobert, as son and heir of the said Andrew, and the chaplainry
lands of Cowie belonged to George, Earl Marischal, and AMUiani, Master of Marischai,
his son, and were resigned by them in the hands of the King, in favour of and for new
infeftment to Sir Rol)ert. The King therefore grants them of new to Sir Robert
Arliuthnet, his heirs-male and assignees, for his good and faithful service. He further,
for onerous causes, grants to Sir Robert Arbuthnet and his heirs-male, etc., the following
lands : — Those two roods of land lying in the liurgh hauch, which formei-ly belonged
'ad predicatorcs Carmclitarum, vulgo /i<' Carmilite freiris,' between the lands of the
late Andiew Arbuthnet of that Ilk on west and north, the sca-shoi'e on east, and John
Lepar's lands on south ; likewise two other roods of land belonging to the same friars,
between Andrew Arbuthnet's lands on west, those of Andrew Lepar on north, the sea-
shore on east, and Andrew Rait's lands on south; and other two roods of same friars
on south side of the Kowgait, between John Lepar's lands on south and north, the
highway on west, and Andrew Arbuthnet's lands on east; that 'kill et malt-pott' Iniilt
between the way which goes from the church ('templo') of Innerbervie towards
Gourdane, on north, the said Aiulrew Arbuthnet's lands called ' Blacklawis ' on south,
the way going to Halgreine on west, and ' lu' Grayis briggis ' on east ; other two roods
of arable land, called the 'Quhytruidis,' formerly belonging to said friars, on south side
of Cowgait, John IjCjiar's lands on south, Robert Lepar's on north, the highway on west,
and Robert Arbuthnet's lands on east; also one and a half roods of arable lands of
same friars on south side of Cowgait, called ' Jie Fegman,' between the lands of Robert
Arbuthnet of Little Fuddes on west, the way to the ' Cruikitheuch ' on north, the lands
of John Lepar on east, and Andrew Arbuthnet's on south : also four roods of land on
north side of CowKait, between Andrew Railt's lands on south, Andrew Arbuthnet's on
west, the way to ' Cruikitheuch ' on north, and ^\'illiam Henrysoun's lands on east ;
also an annualrent of 20s. money from the lands belonging to William Henrysoun on
north side of Kowgait, between Alexander Chop's lands on north, Andrew Rait's on
south, Andrew Arbuthnet's on west, and the common way on east; an annualrent of
20s. from the lands belonging to Robert Prouest, on the west side of the Mercat-gait,
between the lands of Andrew Lepar on north, those of Alexander Rankene on south,
the water of Innerbervie on east, and the common way on west; an annualrent of 12s.
from the lands belonging to Arthur Copland on north side of the ' Seygait ' of the
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Ijurgh, between the binds of Andrew Rait on west, the said Arthur's on north, the
'scygait' on east, and Arcliibald Chop's lands on south; and 9s. of arnuialreiit from
David Prouest's lands, lying on south side of Mercat-gait, l)ctween the lands of AVilliam
Lepar on west, John Lepar's on east, those of Robert Arbuthnet of Little Fuddes on
south, and the common way on north : — all whicli lands and aninialrents belonged to
the said Carmelite Friars, and the King renounces all right and claim to them in favour
of Sir Robert Arbuthnet, the house of Robert Myll in the Cowgate to be the principal
messuage at which sasine is to be taken. Wherefore the King desires the said provost
and bailies to give sasine accordingly. [1401, Box .36.
1750. 13 9th April 1G16.] Instrument narrating that sasine was given in terms of
a letter of alienation by the bailies, etc., of North Berwick, dated 3rd January 1616,
by George Baillie, one of said bailies, to Andrew Forrest, weaver, and Isobel
H.\NN.\N, his spouse, of a waste tenement in said burgh, not clearly defined, but
identical with that described of date 14th February 1597, and 5th June 1611,
Nos. 1325 and 1611 mpm. Sasine given 29th April 1616. Witnesses, John Mure,
another bailie, Thomas Lawder, Alexander Lawdcr, John Alanc, Robert Broun,
councillor.s, John Hamilton and George Sandilands, Serjeants, and William Galbrayth,
the notary public. [1522, Box 39.
1751. 30th April 1616.] Instnuiient of Sasine following on and narrating the
precept, No. 1749 sujnv, in favour of Siu Robert Arbuthnot, of the lands in Inver-
bervie. Sasine given by John Lepar, one of the bailies of the burgh, at the principal
messuage assigned to the lands, the house formerly of Robert INIylne, in the Cowgate of
Inverbervie, on 30th April 161 G. Witnesses, Robert Lepar, Robert Cant, Robert
Woljster, burgesses, James Stuit, officer of the burgh, Mr. Robert Mylne, Mr. William
Buchan, servitors of Sir Robert, and the notary public, James Neilson, of St. Andrews
diocese. [1402, Box 36.
1752. 27th May 1616.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept of dare
constat, dated at Balgeirscho, 29th March 1616, by Colin Campbell of Lundy, superior,
directed to Alexander Campbell of Crunano, as bailie, for infefting Archibald
C.VMPBELL, as son and heir of the late Archibald Campbell of Persy, his father, in
the fourth part of the lands on the east side of the town of Balbrogie, formerly
occupied by the late Robert Jak and James Bell, and now by the said Archibald, in
the lordship of Cupar and shire of Perth ; held feu-farm of the granter. Witnesses to
precept, John Anderson at mill of Newtyld, Thomas Anderson in Lundic, Alexander
Crychtoun at mill of Craige, and others. Sasine given 27tli May 1616. Witnesses,
Patrick Campbell of Kethik, Andrew Halyburtoun in Kethins, David Campl)ell in
Kirktoiui of Rattray, and Patrick Robertson, writer there. Notary, John Cargill,
lawfid iirst-born son of Donald Cargill, notary in Kirktoun of Rattray, of Dunkeld
diocese. [2223, Box 56.
1753. 31st May IGIG.] Instrument narrating that on the date hereof William
Spcir, one of the bailies of Edinburgh, passed to a tenement belonging formerly- to the
late John Balcrno, afterwards to Sir John Touris of Inverlcith, groat-great-grandfather
('abavi') of the late John Touris, and now to the latter's son and heir, Sir George
Toures of Garmilton, etc., which tenement lay under the wall of the Castle on the
south side of the High Street of Edinburgh, and is boundeil by the lands of the late
Robert Anderson, dyer, and of the late John Buchan : also on the south by the
3u
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'Cemitcrium oliiu Fiatrum miiionim dicti biirgi, vocatum tlie I'uriall yaiid,' and
there, in presence of said liailio, the said tenement was resigned hy George Bane,
merchant and burgess of Edinburgh, and Elizabeth or Bessie F^'inilesoun, his spouse, in
favour of James Fayker, meal-dealer, in terms of an agreement with him and his
spouse, Margaret Turnbull, now deceased. Upon which sasine was given by the bailie
on 31st May 161G. Witnesses, Alexander Makcartnay, servitor to Alexander (iuthrie,
common clerk, James Mitchell, minister at Stow, James Bannatyne, merchant, Thomas
Fairholme, meal-dealer, and John Kcrso, scrjeant. Mr. John Hay, depute-clerk, notary.
[472, Box H.
1754. 31st May liilli.J Instrument referring to the same property narrating tliat
on the above date James Fayuek, in terms of a contract matrimonial (dated 25th
January 16 IG) betwixt him and James Fairholme, meal-dealer, dweller in I'olcatsleif, as
taking burden for his daughter, Helena Faiuholiiic, now spouse to James Fayrer,
resigned the same tenement, I'efcrred to in preceding writ (the occupiers of the various
parts, as described, being William Baird, stabler, Henry Girdwood, Katherine Corsbie,
widow, James Aliesoun, tailor, and James Gordoun), in favour of himself and Helena,
his spouse, in liferent and theii' heirs. On which sasine was given 31st May 1G1(5.
Same notary and witnesses as in preceding writ. [473, Box 14.
1755. 28th August 16 1 G.] Charter of A'^umdamus under the great seal by King
James the Sixth, regranting to Hekbeut Maxwell of Kirkcoiuiell, son and heir of the
late John Maxwell of Kirkconnell, tlie whole lands of Kirkconnell, salmon-fishings in
the Nith, etc., as described, in the lordship of Galloway and stewartry of Kirkcudbright :
To be held feu-farm for a reddendo of .£40 Scots and 20s. of augmentation. Edinburgh,
28th August 1G16. Beijisirniii Muijiu Sirjilli, vol. vii. No. 151.5. [243, Box 8.
1756. 29th August 1616.] Letters by John [Spottiswood], archbishop of St.
Andrews, intimating to the creditors and debtors of the late James Ealstoun, citizen of
Edinburgh, lately deceased, that ho had confirmed Marcaret Tailzeeeii;, widow, and
Margaret and Maiuam Kalstoun, lawful daughters of the deceased, as administrators
of all his goods and chattels, they being sworn to exhibit an inventory thereof before
8th November 1616. Dated at Edinburgh, 29th August 1616, and signed by the arch-
bishop and by John Arthour and Alexander Henryson, commissaries. [2930, Box 77.
1757. 19th September 1616.] Charter by King James the Sixth granting to SlU
KoBERT Gordon of Lochinvar, knight, and John Murray of Lochmabcn, the lands
of Dryburgh Little, Drumjai-g, Cruephillane, Cruecraig, Blarony, Mekill Dryburgh,
Chapmantoun, Blakerne, Cruemcnzie, Culnatrie, Mill of Crossmichael, Gai-rantoun, and
Blakpark, all lying in the barony of Crossmichael and stewartry of Kirkcudbright ; the
lands of Staikfurds, Newtoun, Carrauchtie, etc., in the barony of Drumsleit and stewartry
foresaid ; the said lands to be united into one barony called Mekill L)ryl)Ui'gh, and
possessed by the said Sir Eobert Gordon and John Murray, equally between them, for
payment of 100 merks Scots yearly: AVhich lands were part of the patrimony of the
monastery of Lincluden and had been resigned by William Douglas of Drumlanrig,
provost of Lincluden College, in favour of the grantees. Portion of seal attached. At
Theobalds, 19th September 161G. lli'ijhliiim Alm/ni SifjiUi, vol. vii. No. 1526. [843,
Box 24.
1758. 25th Septemlier 1616.] Instrument of Sasine following on a crown precept
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[(jf date 28th August IGIG] in favour of Herbert Maxwell, in the lands of Kirk-
connell. [Cf. No. 1755 nupni.] Sasine given by Matthew Ilairstanis of Craigis, as
Stewart in that part, on the ground of the lands, the pavement of the mill, the water
and sand of River Nith, 25th September 1616. Witnesses, John and James Max^vell,
brothers-gernian of Herbert, Lues Wardan, his servitor, Thomas Wricht and James
Heiidersoun in Kirkcoiniell. Henry Maxwell, notary public. [241, I5o.x S.
1759. 25th Novemlier lUlii.] Precept of Clan' (Jonslof, by George Hepljurne of
Newniyllis, superior, for infefting Alexander Setoun, as neai-est and lawful heir of
Alexander Setoun, biu-gess of Haddington, in four and a half acres in the territory of
the town or village of Nungait, near the said burgh, one and a half acres lying near the
walkmyln or the ' Newmylles,' on the east side of the field ' Croceflat,' and otherwise
as described in charter of 28th Jiuic I5G1, No. 726 siipm, the later owners of the lands
being the granter, John Johnstoun alius Mylles, William Merser's heirs, now William
Arnot, the heirs of Archibald Bald, David Forrest, Henry Cockburne's heirs, and Adam
Nicolson : To be held in feu of the granter, as in the charter by his father, the late
Patrick Hepburne of Newmylles, to the late Alexander Setoun. Dated at Haddington,
25th November 1616. Witnesses, Sir William Setoun of Kylesmur, knight, Patrick
Broun, John Sydserf, burgesses, Haddington, and James Gray, notary public. Seal
attached^on a chevron two lions counter-combatant, pulling at a rose; a martlet (?) in
base. Legend imperfect. [682, Box 20.
1760. ^rd .lanuary 1617.] Instrument narrating that Alexander Nisbet of Grene-
holme, as superior, in terms of a charter l>y himself following on the resignation of
David Broun, son and heir of the late Thomas Broun, mei'chant, citizen of Glasgow,
with consent of his curators, in favour of James Broun in Newmylne, his heirs, etc.,
gave sasine with his own hands to the said James Broun of the half-merk land and
fulling-mill, described of date 27th December 1590, No. 1210 .iiipra. Done 3rd Jaiuiary
1617. Robert Broun in Kilmcrnok, Andrew Lockhart in Newmylnis, James Broun and
David Broun there, George Campbell, fuller, and John Broun there, witnesses. Charles
Hall, notary. [3256, Box 86.
1761. 16th January 1617.] Instrument of Sasine in favour of Henry Tyrie,
l)aker, burgess of Dysart, and Barbara ^^'ALKER, his spouse, of a quarter of an acre
of land in Mechelstoun, having the Mechelstoun muir on the north, and the adjoining
proprietors being Adam Ba^erage, George Hamilton of Blackbui'ii, and George Gay, in
the parish of Dy.sart and shire of Fife ; proceeding on a precept (directed to Robert
Kay, one of the bailies of Dysart) in a charter of date 18th November 1616, by David
Symson, elder of Smetoun, from whom the land is to be held feu-farm for 20d. Scots
yearly. Sasine given 16th January 1617. Witnesses, Alexander Symsoun, James
Clerk, David Spens, James Swyne, mealmen, and David (Jeddie, baker, all burgesses
of Dysart. Mr. William Kingorne, notary public. [122, Box 12.
1762. 2nd April 1617.] Tack or Lease by Mr. Peter Hewat, comniendator of the
abbey of Croce-regall, letting to Jajies Kennedy of Culzeane, for the space of two
liferents and two nineteen years, as described, the teindsheaves of the lands of Gase,
Over Grummet, Barscob and Sklentoch, and of Shankistoun (except what is let to
William Mure, younger of Shankistoun), the Bishopslands, and Dallilachane, all in the
parish of Stratoun, earldom of Carrick, Ayrshire, at a yearly rent of 13s. 4d. for each
mcrk land. At Editiburgh, 2nd April 1617. Witnesses, David Makgill of Cranstoun-
428 CALENDAR OF [1617
riddell, and others. Signed by commeridator, but seal of abbey torn away. It is said
to be appended ' in supplement of the consent of the convent thairof, quha ar all now
deceist.' [1980, Bo.x 51.
1763. 13th May 1G17.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a contract
(dated at Culross, 12th May 1617) between George Bnice of Carnock, on one part, and
Adam Stobie, portioncr of Luscour, and Thomas Huttnn, portioner there, on the other
part, by which they alienate to the said George Bruce the 'haill lyme stanis and
craigis of lyme,' as well under as above the earth, within the lands and bounds of the
west side of Wester Luscour, or in any part of the same, in the regality of Dunfermline.
Sasine given by Mr. Thomas Wardlaw, provost of Dunfermline, 13th May 1G17. Wit-
nesses, Mr. John Row, minister of Carnock, James Gibbone there, Nicolas Wardlaw,
portioner of Luscour, and John Lyndsay in Carnok. Robert Forrett, of Dunblane
diocese, notary public. [1906, Box 49.
1764. 15th May 1617.] Charter by Stephen Hamylton in Borroustounes, here-
ditar}' feu-farmer of the subjects disponed, in terms of a contract of sale, dated at
Linlithgow, 2sth July 1616, granting to James F.\lco.\ER in Over Kynneill and
Katherine Rob, his spouse, their heirs, etc., that piece of waste land, part of the west
common near the west end of the town of Borroustounes, seventy-two feet in length
and breadth, lying in the midst of the bank of the granter's portion of The common,
lietween the remainder of the West Common on east and west, that great gray stone
in said bank and the remainder of the upper bank on south, and the sea on north : To
be held in feu-farm of the granter, as in his original charter from James, Marquis of
Hamilton, etc. Reddendo, £3, 12s. Scots feu-farm. Dated at Borrowstounes, 15th
May 1617. Witnesses, Duncan Hamilton, the granter's father, in Borroustounes,
Thomas Paterson there, Alexander Robertson, smith there, and others, with Patrick
Maine, notary. Agnes Paterson, the granter's spouse, signs in consent. Seal attached,
not very legible. [673, Box 20.
1765. 28th May 1617.] Retour of Inquest made before Sir James Richardson of
Smetoun and David Preston of Quhythill, bailies-depute of the regality of Musselburgh,
by Sir Thomas Otterburne of Reidhall, Mr. Robert Fawside of that Ilk, George Faw-
side of Cowthrople, Mr. John Edmeistoun of Natoun, Mr. Patrick Edmeistoun in
Wolmet, Adam Wauchope of Caikmure, John Achesone, William Merstoun, Robert
Douglas, Thomas Foinnan and Robert Wemour, portioners of Inneresk, John Hill ' de
eodem,' David Edmeistoun, bailie of Edmeistoun, George Anderson, younger, portioner
of Monktounhall, and Henry Douglas there, who on oath declared that James Rig of
Carberry was heir [general] of his father, the late Mr. Mungo Rig of Carberry. Mussel-
burgh, 28th May 1617. Eight seals attached, none of them very legible. [1745, Box 45.
1766. 28th June 1617.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a charter,
dated at Dunfermline, 29th April 1617, bv Robert Stanehous, portioner of Maistertoun,
with consent of his fathei', Thomas Stanehous, in favoiu- of his spouse, Isobella Cun-
ningham, second lawful daughter of Robert Cunningham, during her lifetime, of an
annualrent of ten bolls victual from that eighth part of the lands of Maistertown, held
by Robert, in the parish and regality of Dunfermline and shire of Fife. Sasine given
28th June 1617. Witnesses, inter alios, to charter, Mr. David Kinghorn, notary, and
John Kinghorn, his brother-german. Witnesses to sasine, David Dewar of Nether
Lassodie, Patrick Dewar, his brother-german, James Cunnand, portioner of Maistertoun,
1617] THE LAING CHARTERS 429
David, his son and heir-apparent, Henry AValwod of Northwaird, and John Kinghorn,
son of James Kinghorn, the notary who writes the instrument. [1967, Box 50.
1767. 28th June 1617.] Extract Act of the Parliament held at Edinburgh, 28th
June 1617, narrating that as it is understood that the foundation, ancient evidents, and
records of the Bishojtrick of the Isles have long been obscure, and no memory remains
as to the dignities of the see and the members of the chapter, the king and three estates
ordain the parson of Sorbie in Terie, who is also vicar of Icolmekill, to be dean, the
parson of liothesay, sub-dean, the parson of Kilmoiie in Arrane, the parson of Cumrie,
the parson of Killenow in Hay, and the parson of Killean in Torsay in Mull, to be each
a prebendary, and the whole to form the chapter of said see. Cf. Acts of Parliament
of Scotland, vol. iv. p. 5.51. [1691, Box 43.
1768. 30th June 1617.] Instrument narrating the resignation by Bobert Blunt,
designed in No. 1732 supv, of the lands named in next writ, in fa\oui' of John
Kennedy. Done in the lodging ('diuersorium ') of the archbishop on the south side
of the High Street of Edinburgli, 30th June 1617. The son of the archbishop and Mr.
James Law, his servant, witnesses. Notary, Mr. William Yule. [3035, Box 80.
1769. 30th June 1617.] Charter by James [Law], archbishop of Glasgow, granting
to John Kennedy, younger, of Blairquhan, the 3s. 4d. lands called in the old rental
the 3s. 4d. lands of Carrik, now called the 50s. lands of Bishopland in Carrick, occupied
by Thomas M'Murtrie, elder, and Thomas and John M'Murtrie, his sons, lying in the
parish of Stratoun, bailiary of Carrick and shire of Ayr ; which lands belonged to
Robert Blunt, servitor of John [Spottiswood], now archbishop of St. Andrews [cf. No.
1732 s?yj7((], were resigned by him, as in preceding writ, and are now, with clause of
■novodamus, granted to the said John Kennedy : To be held of the granter and his
successors in feu-farm for £6, 13s. 4d. yearly. Precept directed to Thomas M'Connoull
in Fardine or John ]\I'Neillie of Acharne, as bailies, for infeftment. Dated at ,
1617. Signed, 'Ja. Glasgow.' Witnesses, Josias Stewart of Bonnytoun, and
Mr. James Law, son of the granter. [Indorsed are memoranda (1) of a sasine given by
Thomas M'Connoull on 23rd July 1617, and (2) of a sasine given bv John M'Neillie on
3rd March 1618.] [3036, Box 80.
1770. 26th August 1617.] Instrument of Kcsignation and Sasine in favour of
John Gilgour, formerly servitor of Mr. Thomas Hope, advocate, of a tenement of land
in the burgh of Haddington, on the south side of the street called 'Strumpet Streit,'
lietwceu the tenement formerly of the late John Wilsoun, now of Hector Campbell,
and the tenement of the late John Gilzeam, now of William Vallance's heirs, on east,
the tenement of the late John Douglas op south, the tenement of the late John Grein-
law or of Thomas Broun, now of Gilbert Edingtoun, on north ; which tenement was
duly resigned by James Coklnirne, baker, l)urgess of Haddington, as procurator for
Robert A\'ilkie, l)aker, burgess of Edinburgh, and Elizabeth Baillie, his spouse, reserving
a liferent right to Margaret Buikles, relict of the late Robert Baillie, burgess of Had-
dington. Sasine given by Henry Cokbiune, provost of Haddington, 26th August 1617.
^Vitncsses, John Hog, baker, Mr. I'atrick Lyle, burgesses of said burgh, Alexander
Wallace and Barnard Broun, Serjeants there. Notary, James Gray, of St. Andrews
diocese. [2558, Box 66.
1771. 1st October 1617.] Charter by Sir George Touris of Garmiltoun, etc., con-
430 CALENDAR OF [1617
veyiiig the same subjects as in No. 1525 stqmi in favour of James 1;.\a, merchant and
hurgcss of Edinburgh, and ISABELLA Davidson, his spouse, which subjects had been
resigned by George Davidson, with consent of Margaret Corsbii^, his spouse. Dated
at Edinburgli, 1st October 1G17. Witnesses, Mr. Kobert Wardlaw, son of the late Mr.
James Wardlaw, advocate, Thomas Young in tlic Craig of Innerlcith, George Mak,
writer in Edinburgh, and others. [861, Box 24.
1772. 1st October 1017.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept of sasine
in the al)ove charter. Sasine given by Thomas Lawrie in Poketsleift' outside the West
Port, 1st October, and recorded in the particular register, 26th November 1617. Wit-
nesses, John Manvell, scrjeant of the l)arony of Inverleith, John Lowric, portioner of
Hierigis, Mr. James Keid, regent in the College of Edinbuigh, and A\'illiani Adamson,
servitor to the notary, George Mak, of St. Andrews diocese. [391, Box 11.
1773. 10th October 1617.] Extract made on 15th November 1G2S in presence
of Thomas Corsbic, one of the liailies of Dunbar, at the request of Williiun Smytli in
Belhcavin, Imrgess of said burgh, from the court books of the l)urgh of 1 )unbar, of a
disposition and resignation liy William Lauder, elder, burgess of said burgh, in favour
of Chahles Feuoi'son, Imrgess there, and Alison Sanderson, his spouse, of a
tenement of land with houses, and built upon a portion of common ground of the
burgh accpiired by the late Moreis Lauder, the grantor's father, lying in Belhaven, on
the north of the monk's croft, having that croft on the south and the common road on
the north, and otherwise bounded as described, Kobert Hector, Ivobcrt Symsone, miller,
and John Young, being neighlioiu'ing owners : To be held feu for four mci'ks Scots
yearly, and the ser\ices of one man for twelve days in harvest. Dated at Dunl)ar,
10th October 1617. AVitnesses, John Mure, bailie of Dunbar, William Lauder,
the granter's son, and others. Extracted by George Purves, clerk of the burgh.
[96.5, Box 26.
1774. 10th October 1617.] Investment of Sasine in favour of Charles Ferouson
and his spouse, narrating a resignation of an annualrent of four merks from the
tenement named in preceding writ under a disposition by William Lauder and
Margaret Home, his spouse. Sasine given by John Mure, one of the bailies of the
burgh, 10th October 1617. Witnesses, Gavin Faside, brother-german of Laird Fasyde,
Laurence Symesone of Craighous, William Kellic, elder, burgess of Dunbar, and
Thomas Skelding, officer. George Purves, notary public. [966, Box 26.
1775. 11th October 1617.] Instrument of Resignation and Sasine of the same
tenement in favour of Willlvm Siiytii, weaver in Dunbar, and Alison Bog, his
spouse, on the resignation of Charles Ferguson and his spouse. Sasine given hy
John Mure, bailie, 11th October 1617. Witnesses, James Swann, George Fergusson,
burgesses, William Nisbit in Broxisburne, Alexander Broun in Standerts, and Thomas
Skelding. George Purves, notary. [967, Box 26.
1776. 14th October 1617.] Charter by Mr. Alexander Lauder of Gunsgreen and
Cristina Clapperton, his spouse, alienating to David Gresone in llickelside of Colding-
ham and Alison Gray, his spouse, two acres of arable land, one lying in that field
called the ' Meirslaw,' bounded as described, and the other in the ' Burnelaw brae,' on
the north side of Eickelside burn, in the territory of Coldingham, Berwickshire. Dated
and signed at Gunsgreen, 14th October 1617. Witnesses, Robert Brounfield, younger
1617] THE LAING CHARTERS 431
of Todiig. William Dalzell, notary, and John Trynsche, officer, both in Eyemouth,
and John Dcwar, notary in Duns, writer of deed. [1140, Box 30.
1777. lltli Oftoljer 1G17.] In.strument of Sasine following on precept in the above
charter. Sasine given 1-tth October 1617, by George Home in Kickelsyde as bailie,
Alexander, son of said George, and John Wod, son of Da\id Wod, in Ayton, being
witnesses. John Dewar, of St. Andrews diocese, notary. [988, Box 27.
1778. 20th October 1617.] Instrument narrating that James Ainslie, one of the
bailies of Edinburgh, cognosced and entered George Davidson, stationer, as son and
heir of the late Thomas Davidson, to the subjects uarrated in No. 1373 supra, of date
5th May 1599, in warrandice as there described. Done -'0th October 1617, Patrick
Davidson, merchant, acting in name of the said George. Witnesses, David Mairchc,
meal-dealer, Robert Johnstoun, Thomas Quhyt, Kobcrt Gibson, and John Kerse,
sergeants of burgh. Notary, Mr. John Hay, depute-clerk. [2927, Box 77.
1779. ^J:th October l(il7.] Instrument of Sasine following on a charter and precept
dated 17th October 1617, by Andrew Morisoun, in the canonry of Ross, granting to
Andrew Monro of Cullinald the house called the Giniel of Nig, lying on the south
side of the cemetery of the church of Nig, in the diocese of Ro.ss and shire of Inver-
ness. Sasine given 24th, and recorded in the particular register, 26th October 1017.
Mr. George Monro, younger, chancellor of Ross, Thomas Kynnaird, bailie of said
canonry. Witnesses to sasine, Mr. George Corbatt, minister at Nig, Donald Gibsone,
portioner of Pitcalzean, Alexander Morisoun in Nig, and George Troyles, servitor to
the notary, William Laudei', of St. Andrews diocese. [1803, Box 46.
1780. 21st November 1617.] Acknowledgment by Mr. Joun L.VYNG, minister of
the kirk of Grenok, of the sum of 700 merks received from James Schaw of Grenok,
in return for which the granter discharges an annualrent of £46, 13s. 4d. over the
lands of Ingliston, in the barony and sheriffdom of Renfrew. At Greenok kirk, 21st
November 1617. Registered at Glasgow, 6th January 1618. Witnesses, Mr. Robert
Schaw, son lawful to said James, William Schaw, son lawful to Robert Schaw of
Bargarran, Mr. James Layng, son to the granter, and Robert Luiff [Lo\e], son lawful
to Johiie Luiff, at the burne of Fynnart. [1733, Box 45.
1781. "^th December 1617.] Charter by Gilbert Baird, fiarof Kilquhenze, gi-anting
to James Kennedy of Culzean the two-merk lands of Dalcoppok and others, as
described of date 7th October 1585, No. 1105 supra, in the parish of Mayboill and
sheriffdom of Ayr : To be held of the granter in feu- farm for a yearly duty of fifty
merks Scots. Dated at Edinliurgh, 8th December 1617. Witnesses, Gilbert Ross of
Millanderdale, John j\luir in A\'odland, Hugh Crawford, younger, of Auchinwy,
Thomas Coutts, W.S., and John M'lhviaith, his servitor, writer of deed. [3002, Box 79.
1782. lull December 1617.] Charter luidcr the great seal by King James the
Sixth, granting and confirming to Sir John Scrymgeour of Dudhope, knight, con-
stable of Dundie, his heirs-male bearing the surname and arms of Scrymgeoiu-, and his
assignees, the lands and barony of Dundie [cf. No. 1663 sujmi, 24th October 1612],
containing particularly the lands of Dudope, as well the third as the two-thirds of
the same, with tower, the lands of Castlehill with mill, the office of constable of Diuidie,
the ' coltsilwer,' and all the customs of the chief fair of I)undie, the lands of Hendestoun,
432 CALENDAR OF [1617
Silliesait, and Eddertiic, ^vitli mill, the lands and barony of Ne\vtibl)er, comprehending
the towns and lands of Cowstouno, Dauidstonnc, and Pitnepic, mill and mill lands of
MylnuhoU, whli luiusos, etc., tliu lands of Ikllunye with mill, tlii" lands called the acres
at Eistferrie, the lands of Baltrune and Baldavie, the lands of Lumelathen and Crago,
all lying within the sheriffdom of Forfar ; the hinds of Ililfeild, South Ijordland, and
Murisfeild [or iMaricfeild of], Innerkcthing, with water aixl windmills there, lying in
the sheritldom of Fife; the lands of North Bello, South Bello, Kinguiddie, Plewland,
Oxingaittis of land of liailt, Quiltis, Katermyling, eight merk lands of Edenkipe, lying
in the lordship of Balquhidder, in the sheriHdom of Perth ; the lands of Sonahard, and
mill thereof, in the sheritldom of Aberdeen, with all castles, towers, mills, woods, etc.
etc., advocation and patronage of churches of said lands ; the lands and burony of
Glaster, with services of tenants and freeholders, advocation of churches, etc., in the
sheriffdom of Argyle ; also the advocation and patronage of the church and rectory of
Dundie, and the teindshcavcs in that parish in the said sheriffdom of Forfar ; which
lands and baronies belonged to the said Sir John Scrymgeour, and were resigned by
him in person, and the lands and barony of Newtibber, as above, were resigned by
Kobert Forrester of Cowstoune and John Forrester, fiar thereof, his procurators, as the
said third jmrt of Dudhope, and of the 'coltsilver' and custom, were resigned by
Andrew Lord Gray in favour of Sir John Scrymgeour : Moreo\er, the king under-
standing that the said whole lands and others were incorporated in one free barony in
a charter of entail to the late Sir James Scrymgeour of Dudhope, knight, his heirs-
male, etc., of new erects and incorporates the said whole lantls into one barony to be
called the barony of Dundie, declaring the manor-place of Dudhope to be the principal
messuage, a sasine taken there to be sutHcient for the whole lands ; To be hekl in free
barony for the services used and wont. Dated at Ediid^urgh, 11th December 1617.
See Recjistrum Magni Sigilli, vol. vii. No. 1731. [2826, Box 74.
1783. 11th December 1617.] Precept under the quarter seal for infefting the said
Sir John Scrimgeour in the above lands. Edinburgh, 11th December 1617. Part of
seal attached. [2827, Box 74.
&'
1784. 16tli December 1617.] Instrument narrating that Alexander Douglas of
Nether Crawmynnd, macer, procurator for Gilbert Broun of Largis, resigned in the
hands of the Lords of Secret Council the 40s. lands of Kinhervy and Clokloye in the
barony of Lochkindeloch, and salmon-fishing on the Nith, within the bounds narrated
in No. 1643 sup'a, in the stewartry of Kirkcudbright, in favour of Mr. John Hay.
Done in the Laigh Council House, Edinburgh, 16th December 1617. Witnesses, James
Prymrois, clerk to the privy council, Mr. James Eouth [or liaith) of Milnehillis, servant
to the Lord Chancellor, Mr. William Broun, clerk to the treasury, Archibald and
James Douglas, macers. Notary, Mr. Francis Hay, of St. Andrews diocese. [1168,
Box 31.
1785. 16th December 1617.] Charter under the great seal by King James the Sixth
granting to John Kennedy, younger of Blairquhan, and Marie Stewart, his spouse,
and the longer liver of them in conjunct fee, the lands and baronies .specified in tlie
charter, viz., lieniistoun, with tower, etc., containing Lochtoun and other lands named,
in the parishes of Sorbie, Glasserton, Kirkcowan, and Kirkmaiden, in the shiie of
■\Vigton ; the land and barony of Myertown, as described, also in the shire of Wigton ;
the four-merk land of Blairquhan and others named, in the earldom of Carrick and
shire of Ayr ; which lands belonged to .John Kennedy, elder, of Blairquhan, father of
1018] THE LAING CHARTERS 433
John Kennedy, and wore, with consent of Dame Margaret Keith, his mother, resigned
in Ifilf) [on 7th June 1G15]: To l)e held in fee, heritage, and free barony of the Prince
of Scotland, for use and wont. Dated at Edinburgh, IGth December 1G17. Itcgidrum
Magni Sii/illi, vol. vii. No. 1738. [.551, Box 16.
1786. 16th December 1 617.] Precept of Sasine by King James the Sixth for infeft-
ing John Kennedy, younger, of Blairquhan, and Marie Stewart, his spouse, in the above
lands and barony. Precept dated at Edinburgh, 16th December 1617. [1840, Box 47.
1787. 20th December 1617.] Charter of apprising by John, Earl of Mar, etc. etc.,
superior, gianting of new to Thojia.s Ewing, portioner of Suuthficld, the lands of
Powhouse [cf. No. 1680 sup)-a], apprised from David Balfour of Powhouse, son and heir
of the late David Balfour of Powhouse : To be held feu for thirty four nierk.s yearly.
At Holyroodhouse, 20th December 1617. Witnesses, Adam Scheild, John liiddoch,
Robert Cunynghame, John Williamson, sheriff and burgh clerk of Stirling (whose son
James writes the deed) — all servitors of the earl, and John Took, resident in Edinburgh.
Signed. Seal attached, liroken. [1464, Box .38.
1788. 30th December 1617.] Instrument of Sasine in favour of Jajies Kennedy
of C'ulzeane, following on a precept in charter of 8th December 1617, No. 1781 sripnt,
by (lilbert Baird, fiar of Kilquhinze, 'for infefting the grantee in the 10s. lands of
Dallthomie and other lands named, in the parish of Mayliole and .shire of Ayr. Sasine
given by John Mure of Wodland, as bailie, at the tower of Kilquhinzie, 29th, and
recorded at Irvine, 30th December 1617. Witnesses, William M'Cadam in Auld-
cragoche, Mr. James Kenncd^^ son of Alexander Kennedy in Dalliarvak, and others.
Gill)ert Iv'os, of Glasgow diocese, notary public. [554, Box 16.
1789. 10th January 1618.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept of clare
constat, of date Sth .lanu;iry 1618, and directed to Syinon Kamsay, dweller in Edinl)urgh,
as bailie, by Thomas Thomson of Dudingstoun, proprietor of the subjects, with consent
of his curators, for infefting Patrick Walker in Caldercruikis in an annualrent of
100 mei-ks to be uplifted from the half lands of Wester Dudingstoun, with the mill,
mill lands, etc., within the shci'iffdom of Edinlnirgh, as neai'cst and lawful heir of
Agnes Anderson, who was wife of the late John Matheson, elder, portioner of Bruchtoun,
and daughter of the brother of the grandmother of said Patrick. Witnesses to precept,
Thomas Urquhart, servitor of Mr. Alexander Morisoun, advocate, and George Mathisone,
merchant, residing in Edinburgh. S.asiTie given to the said George Mathisone, as
attorney for the grantee, on 10th, and recorded 12th Januaiy 1618. Witnesses, James
Monteith, servitor to Thomas, Lord Binning, and Thomas Kae, residing in Edinburgh.
John Kcr, clerk of St. .\ndrews diocese, notary public. [385, Box 11.
1790. 18th January 1618.] Instrument of Sasine of the lands of Kinhervy and
others, as in No. 1781 supra, in favour of Mr. John Hay, following on a crown precept
dated 16th December 1617. Sasine given by John Paterson in Kinhervie 18th January,
and I'ccorded in the general register 5th March, 1618. Witnesses, Thomas Paterson
in Auchingray, Pichard Murray in AVil)cy, Simon Johnston in Kinhervie, John
Garmorie in Nunbellie, and Robert Paterson, brother of said John. Notary, John
Newall, of Glasgow diocese. [1169, Box 31.
1791. 19th January 161S.] Instrument of Sasine following on precept in the
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charter, dated <at Holyrood, 20th December 1617, No. 1787 sn-pm, l>v -Tobii, Earl of Mar,
for infeftiTig Thomas Ewixo, portioner of Sotithfield, in the huids of Powhouse. Sasine
given by James Forrester of Logyc, as liailie, I'Jth Jaiiuar}', and recorded at Stirling,
1st February 1618. Witnesses, John Cowane, son of the late Andrew Cowane, mer-
chant, burgess of Stirling, Koljcrt Ewing in Powhons, Thomas Campble, miller, at
Craigmylne. John "Williamson, notary public. [1928, Box 49.
1792. 27th January 1618.] Precept of Clare Constai l)y John Kennedy, younger,
of Blairquhan, for infefting THOJr.\s r).\vinsoN, now of Pennyglen, son of the late
John Davidson of Pennyglen, as heir of his father, in the lands of Shankstoun, com-
prehending Carnochquhen, "Whitehill, Keirhill, Carnsallach, Shankstoun, and Carskeoch,
with the coal-heuch of Carnsallach— all in the parish of Stratoun, earldom of Carrick and
sheriffdom of Ayr ; held of the granter in l)lench-farm. Written by Gilliert Ros,
provost of Maybole, and dated at Blairquhan, 27th January 1G18. Witnesses, John
Kennedy of Crochba, Hector Kennedy in Craig, William Bryan, notary public, and
Thomas M'Blane, notary. [2604, Box 67.
1793. 4th Februarj' 1G18.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept from the
crown, dated 16th December 1617, and directed to Robert Campbell in Milntoun, for
infefting JoHN Kennedy, junior, of Blairquhan, and Makie Stewart, his spouse, in
the lands and barony of Rcmistoun, an<l other lands pai'ticularlj' named, all which
had been lesigned to the crown by John Kennedy, senior, father of the grantee, and
which had been united into one barony, the barony of Blainjuhan. Sasine given at the
Castle of Blainiuhan, 15th Jaiuiary, and recorded in the general register, 4th February
1618. Witnesses, Mr. John M'Quorne, minister of Straitoun, Hector Fergu.s.soun of
Letterpine, Thomas Murchie in Tormitchell, David Keiniedy in Carroway, and William
M'Phedreis in Luiffistoun. Thomas M'Blane, clerk of Glasgow diocese, notary public.
[386, Box 11.
1794. 10th February 1618.] Instrument of Sasine following upon a precept by
King James the Sixth, dated 23rd January 1618, for infefting Josias Stewart of
Bonytown in the lands and barony of Blairquhan, comprehending the lands particularly
described, erected into said barony. Done at the Castle of Blairquhan, 10th February
1618. Witnesses, David Kennedy in Carroway, Thomas Tod in Barganie, William
M'Fadzean in Dellongfurd, and Martin M'Clure in Lindsaytoun. Thomas M'Blane,
of Glasgow diocese, notary public. Recorded in the General Register of Sasines, 5th
March, same year. [184, Box 7.
1795. 12th March 1618.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that James Ainslie, one
of the Isailies of Edinburgh, passed to that nether or lower building formerly belonging
to James Cant, son of the late Thomas Cant of St. Giles' Grange, Ij'ing in the burgh on
the south side of the High Street at the end of the close called Cant's Close, between
the lands of the late John Henderson, called ' Laird Souter,' on the east, the Cowgate
on the south, the lands of James Wardlaw on the west, and the house of the late
Thomas Cant, some time occupied by the late John Forsyth, writer, on the north ; and
there Peter Somervell, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh, produced a decree of the
lords of council, dated 10th March 1618, for infefting him in the .said house, apprised
at his instance from Thomas Somervell, as heir of his father, the late James Somervell,
in terms of which the bailie gave sasine on 12th March 1618. W^itnesses, James Heriot,
dyer, Alexander Makcaitnay, servitor of Mr. Alexandei- Guthrie, common clerk, James
1618] THE LAING CHARTERS 435
Nisbett and John Fiddes, Serjeants of said burgh, and William Liddell, ironsmith.
Notary, Mr. John Hay, depute burgh-clerk. Indorsed is a memorandum, dated 10th
April 1628, referring to a Patrick Somervell, son of Peter. [2972, Box 78.
1796. 31st March 1618.] Charter under the great seal by King James the Sixth
granting to RdLERT NiSBET, younger, grandson and heir-apparent of Robert Nisbet,
elder, his grandfather, and to Kach.A^EL Nisbet, his wife, in conjunct fee, and their
heirs, etc., the lands of the half barony of Dalzell, called Dalzell Nisbet, with manor,
etc., in the barony of Dalzell and shire of Lanark, the said lands having been resigned
by the elder Nisbet ; reserving to Margaret Dalzell, mother of the younger Nisbet, her
liferent right of the lands called the ' Burnesyde,' or Nether Mains, and the two-merk
lands of Brumelands, with the equal half of the mill called ' Moderweill Mylne,' mill
lands and multures, with the lands of Parkheid and Todholeburn; also reserving to
Robert Nisbet, elder, his liferent of Parkheid and Todholeburn and the other lands of
said half barony, for his life only ; the lands to be held for services due and wont. At
Edinburgh, 31st ilarch 1618. See Ilegidrum 3Ia<jiu Sigilli, vol. vii. No. 1810. [2690,
Box 69.
1797. 31st March 1618.] Precept for infefting the grantees in terms of the pre-
ceding charter. Edinburgh, 31st March 1618. Fragment of quarter seal attached.
[2691, Box 09.
1798. 7th April 1618.] Charter by David Neil.son of Barnecailzie granting the
lands of Barnecailzie and Lairdlauch, in the parish of Kirkpatrick Durham, stewartry
of Kirkcudbright [No. 1738 sxjmi], to John Neilsox, his son and heir, on the latter's
marriage with Isobella M'Clune, daughter of John M'Clune in the Bar of Spottis;
reserving to himself and his spouse, Grissel Grierson, their liferents of the whole and
of the lOd. land of Garholm, part of Lairdlauch. At Barnekailzie, 7th April 1618.
John Corsan, provost of Dumfries, Thomas Leweris in Lairdlauch, and others, witnesses.
[809, Box 23.
1799. 7th April 161S.] Charter bj' David Neilson of Barnekailzie, and John
Neilson, his son and heir-apparent, in terms of a marriage contract between them on
one part, and John Makdune in the Bar of Spottis, for himself and his daughter
Isobella, and Isabella Makclune for herself, on the other part, granting to Isabella in
liferent the third part of the one-merk land of Barnekailzie and of the two-merk land
of Lairdlauch, in the parish of Kirkpatrick Durham and stewartry of Kirkcudbright,
and that in contentation of her terce and conjunct fee. To be held blench for one penny
Scots. At Barnkailzie, 7th April 1618. Witnesses, John Corsan, provost of Dumfries,
John Henderson in Lairdlauch, Thomas Leweris there, and Edward Neilson in Barne-
kailzie. Robert Phillop and Robert Johnston sign as notaries. [1-177, Box 38.
1800. 7th April 1618.] Charter by David Neilson of Barnekailzie, in terms of the
marriage contract referred to in previous writ, granting to the said John" Neilson the
lands of Barnekailzie and others in the parish of Kirkpatrick Durham and stewartry of
Kirkcudbright, reserving the granter's liferent. At Barnekailzie, 7th A.pril 1618. Same
witnesses as in previous writ. [1-523, Box 39.
1801. 7th April 1618.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding on the above charter.
Sasinc given 7th April, and recorded at Dumfries, 11th April 1618. Same mtnesses as
in chaiter. Robert Phillop and George Johnstone, notaries. (963, Box 26.
436 CALENDAR OF [1618
1802. 7th April KJ18.] Instrument of Sasinc of the lands (if l!aiTicaiI/.ie and
Lairdlauch, following on a charter and precept dated at Newmarket, I 7th November
Kilf), No. 1738 sapnt, by John ^^ur^ay of Lochmaben [afterwards Earl of Ainiandalc]
in favour of D.win Neilson of Barncailzie. Sasine given by .lohn Corsan, pnivost of
Dumfries, on 7th April 1618, and registered at Dumfries, 1 1th April. Present, besides
the provost, same witnesses as to the preceding writ. Robert I'hillop and (Jcorge
Johnston, notaries. [1292, Box 3-i.
1803. 7th April 1(518.] Instrument of Sasine following upon the alxne tliarLcr,
No. 1799 supra. Sasine given to Isobella by the granters, with their own hands, 7th
April, and registered 11th April 1618. The witnesses and notaries arc the .same as in
the preceding writ. [12'J.3, Bo.k 34.
1804. 23rd April 1618.] Charter by Mr. Thomas Wardlaw, now styled of Logy,
almonei-, with con.scnt of the bedeswomen of the Hospital of St. Leonard, near the
lower town of Dunfermline, granting to J.VNKT Kelloic [not otherwise designed, but
see No. 1853 iiij'iv] an acre of arable laud [lioundaries not stated] belonging to the
hospital, presently occupied by the said Janet and Margaret Lugton, her sub-tenant : To
be held in feu-farm for two firlots malt or bai'ley, two firlots oatmeal, a quarter peck rif
wheat, a quarter peck 'grottis,' and 7id. in money, yearly feu-duty. At Dunfermline,
23rd April 1618. Witnesses, Patrick Trumbill, biu-gess of Dunfermline, William Cousing,
baker, Henry Douglas, merchant thci'e, and Alexander Kingornc (writer of deed), son of
the notary. The names of seven bedeswomen are aj)pcnded by James Kinghorne,
notary, being the same as those in charter of 9th Novemlicr 1615, No. 173G .tiqmi, except
Janet Wilsoun, the eighth, ' Helen Bairdye,' signing her own name. [2289, Box 58.
1805. 27th April 1618.] Charter by Mr. Alexander Lauder of Ciuii.sgrene, and
Chri.stina Clapperton, his spouse, in terms of a contract, dated at Edinliurgh and Gunis-
grene, 11th March and 27th April 1618, made between them and B.vkb.\ra Seytoun,
relict of the late John Clappertcjun, for herself, and as tutrix for William Clappertoun,
her son, granting to the said Barbara in liferent, and her son in fee, an annualrent of £80
Scots, from three husband-lands and a half and two cotlands, as in No. 1171 siqmi. At
Gun.sgreen, 27th Apiil 1018. liobert Lauder, son of the granter, Robert Lauder, writer
in Edinburgh, and others, witnesses. Endorsed on the writ is a confirmation by John
Stewart of Coldingham, with consent of his brother Francis. At Loudoun (or London),
16th June 1620. [1727, Box 45.
1806. 20th May 1618.] Listrument of Sasine following on a precept from
chancery, dated 10th March 1618, by Anne of Denmark, Queen of King James the
Sixth, superior of the lands, for iufefting J.vmes Rif! of Carberry, as heir of his^ father,
the late Mr. Mungo Rig of Carberry, in the lands of Carberry, with tower, etc., in the
lordship of ' Mussilburgh schyre ' and regality of Dunfermline, held in feu-farm of the
queen for the feu-duties in the infeftment of the grantee's great-great-grandfather
('abavo'). Hew Rig, and his wife, the late Jonet Hopper [cf. No. 476 siqmt], viz., for
Carberry, £42 Scots of money, twelve bolls wheat, and forty capons ; and for the coal-
heughs, ten loads of all coals there to be found, yearly. Sasine given 20th May 1618,
by Sir James Richardson of Smetoun, knight, as bailie of the lordship. Witnes.ses,
James Richardson, his eldest son. Hew Cowdoun in Carbariie, and Andrew Calderwood,
burgess of Mussilburgh. John Cas, of St. Andrews diocese, notary. No docquet of
registration. [1009, Box 28.
1618] THE LAING CHARTERS 437
1807. -1st .May IGls.] Charter hy l\Ir. Alexander Livingstoun, advocate, in
terms of a contract between liini and John Ballendcn, son of the late Sir Lewis
IJallenden of Auchnonll, knight, on one part, and Alexandkk Dick, writer, and Agnes
WiLKiE, his spouse, on the other part, granting to the said Alexander and Agnes, in
conjunct fee, and to Archibald Dick, their son, the half lands of Back and Fore
Spittals, in the regality of Broughton, shire of Edinbiu-gh : To be held blench of the
granter for one penny Scots, and paying the feu-farms due to the superiors. Precept
of .sasine directed to Thomas Borthuik, portioner of Greiielaw, as bailie. At Leith,
•21st May 1618. Witnesses, Paul Livingston, son of granter, Henry Makiesoun, burgess
of Edinliurgli, Patrick Fcrrie, servitor of granter, and John Paterson, notary public,
writer of deed. [1527, Box 39.
1808. 23rd June lOlS.] Extract Decreet by the Commissioners of Parliament for
the plantation of kirks, prolonging, for certain reasons narrated at length, a tack given
to lioliort Arl)uthnot (deceased) of Little Fiddes, of the teinds of Little Fiddes in the
[)arish of Kinneff, dated 26th May 1.589, and extending said tack in favour of Andkew
AuBUTHNOT of Littlc Fiddes, son of Ilobert, to the space of four nineteen years and
nineteen years further; he paying £6, 13s. 4d. Scots j'carly to the minister of Kinneff,
and six merks to the titulars of the teinds. Edinlmrgh, 23rd June 1618, Extracted
from the books of Acts of Parliament by Mr. Alexander Gibson of Durie, clerk of
council, etc. [777, Box 22.
1809. 1st July 1618.] Original Minute or Draft-minute of finding of the Com-
missioners of the Kirk as to Markinch church and parish. Present, the Bi.shop of
St. Andrews, the Laird of ' Boge ' [? Bogie], and Mr. James Seton for the Duke of
Lennox, heritor of the teinds. The Commissioners found that the church and the
modification of a stipend thereto were not within the compass of their commission,
as these were ali'eady provided by the erection of the Prior of St. Andrews to a
stipend of four bolls wheat, two chalders bear, two chalders one boll meal, two chalders
oats, four bolls wheat out of Lord Scone's pension, £80 money, with the vicarage duty,
which stipend is ordained to be the constant stipend, etc., adding twenty merks for
communion elements, etc. At Markinch, 1st July 1618. [1608, Box 41.
1810. 30th .Inly 1618.] Charter by King James the Sixth granting of new to
William Cunninghame of Clonbeith and Saua Jowsie, his wife, their heirs, etc., the
lands of Buistoun, Buistounhead, Arnottisboddum, Ncwland.s, those lands of Langmure,
presently occupied Ity John Langnnu'e and Archiljald Cuming, valued as a 33s. 4d. land,
and called the lands of Bruntholmc, the town and lands of Kilmaurs, and the lands of
Jakishorne, presently occupied by John Thomson and John Armoui', valued at a 6s.
land — all lying in the barony of Kilmaurs and sheriflUom of Ayr, formerly belonging
to William, Lord Kilmaurs, and Dame Janet Ker, his spouse, who with consent of
David Conyngliam of Ivobertland resigned the .same: To be held of the king and his
successors for the sum of sixteen pennies ('nummos') in name of blench. Given under
the great .seal at Edinburgh, 30th July 1618. [2979, Box 78.
1811. 30th July 1618.] Precept of Sasine under the quarter seal by King James
the Sixth directed to Gabriel Cunningham, lawful son of the late James Cuiuiingham
of Eschinzairdis, as bailie, for infefting Da\'id Cunningham of Kobcrtland, his heirs,
etc., in terms of a crown charter, in the lands of Coktreis, Gormelsyde, Carmelwootl
and Carmelwoodhill, BuUsland and Bullslandhill, lands of Schaw, manor of Kilmaurs,
with gardens and orchards ' waird et quheitfauld ' adjoining the same, the lands of
438 CALENDAR OF [1618
Bathe and those lands of '.Takischorne,' presently occupied by John Steill and Robert
.Mure — all lying in the barony of Kilmaurs, resigned by William, lord of Kilmaurs, and
Dame Janet Ker, his wife, with consent of AVilliam Cunningham of Clonbeithe. Dated
at Edinburgh, 30th July 1618. [2503, Box 64.
1812. 19th September 1618.] Charter by Sir Alexander Strathauchin of Thornton,
knight, in terms of a contract between him and Mr. Alexander Keith of Over Dysert,
selling and alienating to Jlr. Alexander an annualrent of 350 mcrks, payable from the
Mains of Thornton, Midmains, Hauchhead of Th(jnilon, Biirgartoun, and acres of Kin-
cardine, in the parish of Fordoun and Aberluthnot, in the sherifldom of Kincardine.
Dated at Brechin, 19th September 1G18. Witnesses, Doctor Kobert Strathauchin, John
Guthrc of Lownan, Mr. James Wod in Cair, and John Nony, notary public. [2524,
Box 64.
1813. 19th September 1618.] Instrument recording the resignation made in the
hands of the superior, William [Coupar], bishop of Galloway and of the chapel royal,
Stirling, l)y J(jhn Gordon of Culzenoch, procurator for Sir Robert Gordon of Lochinvar,
knight, in favour of his eldest son and apparent heir, John Gordon, of the lands of Xethcr
Barcapill, Kirkconncll and Blackmark, Larraanocher, Beoch, Over Culrpiha and Brigcnd,
Nether Culquha, Ballanan, and others as in No. 772 supni ; also the Mains of Trutigland
[sic], mills, etc., in the parish of Tungland, Kirkcudbright, and the office of bailie-depute
of the monastery of Tnngland, and lands held as fee of that office [cf. No. 801 siqnc].
Done in the bishop's dwelling-house in the burgh of Canongate, 1 9th September 1618.
Witnesses, Andrew Coupar, writer, James Gibsoun and Mr. Joseph Cleland, servitors
to the bishop. Notary, John Gilmour, of Glasgow diocese. [1178, Bo.x 31.
1814. 25th November 1G18.] Instrument of Sasine following on precept in the
charter. No. 1812 siqn-a, in favour of Mr. Alexander Keith, of the annualrent there
described. Sasine given on 25th November by Mr. James Wod in Cair, as bailie, to
Alexander Malwil in Pctnamone, on behalf of grantee, and recorded in the general
register, 3rd December 1G18. Witnesses, John Ilamptoune at the church of Conwethe,
John Jack in Stanrichauch, David Talzer, servitor of bailie, and John Jellie in
Miu'toun. Notary, James Auchinleck, of Brechin diocese. [2525, Bo.x 64.
1815. 1st January 1619.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that Hugh Craufurd of
Crukitbank, in terms of a matrimonial contract between him and his eldest lawful son,
Robert Craufurd, on one part, and Katharine Kennedy, relict of the late Robert Stewart
in Darnetagart, and Margaret Stewart, their lawful daughter, on the other part, dated
at Ochiltree, 3rd December 1618, gave sasine with his own hands of the 15s. lands
called Grenoktoun alias Crukitbank, presently occupied by John Reid and John Richart,
lying in the lordship of Kylesmure and sherifl'dom of Ayr, to the said Robert Crau-
furd and Margaret Stewart, his promised spouse, Robert Cohill in Lefnessok acting
on her behalf. Sasine given 1st January 1619. Witnesses, the said John Reid, James
Reid, his son, John Fogo in Grenoktoun, Adam Beg in Duframe, and George Hude in
Darnetagart. Notary, George Murray, of Glasgow diocese. Entry of registration
illegible. [2608, Box 67.
1816. 18th March 1619.] Charter by William Schaw of Lathangy, hereditary
feu-farmer of the lands underwritten, with consent of his spouse, Euphamia Auchmoutie,
in terms of a marriage contract (dated 9th JIarch instant) between them and John Schaw,
1619] THE LAING CHARTERS 439
their son, on one part, and Sir George Bruce of Carnok, knight, and Robert Bnice
of Blairhall, for themselves, and Isai;eij,a Bpj'fE, younger daughter of the late Robert
Bruce of Blairhall, on the other part, granting to the said John the lands of Lathangy,
between the lands of Lochleven on south and west and the lands of Burly on east and
north, as described, with lioat upon Lochleven, in the regality of Dunfermline and
shire of Fife (reserving liferents) : To be held of the superiors in feu-farm. Reddendo,
£S, 13s. 4d. Scots of feu-duty, ^vith 40s. yearly for the boat. At Lathangy, 18th March
1619. Witnesses, Mr. Thomas Wardlaw of Logy, .James Schaw, the granter's brother-
german, and John Walwood, serjeant of the regality of Dunfermline, Alexander
Kingorne, .son of James Kingorne, notary public, being writer of deed. [1646, Box 42.
1817. l''^th March 1G19.] Charter by the said John Schaw, with consent of his
father, granting to the said Is.A.BEi,L.\ Bru( e, his affianced spouse, the half of the lands
of Lathangy, in liferent. At Lathangj', 18th March 1619. Same witnesses as in
preceding writ. [1647, Box 42.
1818. 11th .June 1CI9.] Charter by Andrew Wilson, liferenter, and Thomas
Wilson, his son, fiar of the mill and lands named, with consent of Marjory Currie,
spouse of said Andrew, for fulfilment of a contract between them on one part, and
William Cmiinghame in Crocefuird, .Janet Lugtoun, his spouse, and Isabell.a. Cwning-
H.iME, theii" daughter, on the othei' part, gi'anting to the said Isabella, as future spouse
of the .said Thomas Wilson, the liferent of a just and equal half of the lands of Walk-
niylne, with the west half of the houses of the same, and of the yard lying on the north
side of said houses, and the half of five acres of arable land accjuired by Andrew Wilson
from Robert Colvill of Cleisch [see of date 1st August 1614 supra^, with the teind-
sheaves thereof, lying in the lordship of Culros-s, in the sheriffdom of Fife : To be held
blench ; reserving their liferents to Andrew Wilson and Marjory Currie. Charter
written b}' Mr. James Prymerose, son of .James Prymerose of Foddismill, and dated at
Walkmylne, 11th .June 1619. Witnesses, Mr. James Pr}'merose and Gilbert Pryme-
rose, sons of the said .James Prj^merose of Foddismill, .James Currie in Crummie, Patrick
Greife (or Griue), butcher in Mirrihall, and John Liddell, tailor in Lymkills. .James
Prymroiss, notary public, signs for Andrew Wilson and his wife. [3144, Box 82.
1819. 16th .June 1619.] Precept from the chancery of Iving James the Sixth,
directed to William Cunningham, now of Caprinton, knight, son and heir of the late
AVilliam Cunningham of Caprinton, superior of the lands, re<|uiring him to infeft Jajies
Fi'Li.ARTOrN of Crosbie, as heir retoured to his father, the late David Fullartoun of that
Ilk, in the lands of Ronhill and Brounlie, in the liailiary of Kyle Stewart and sheriftdom
of Ayr, in terms of former precepts which, as the writ narrates, hail not been obeyed.
At Edinburgh, 16th June 1619. [2401, Box 61.
1820. 21st September 1619.] Instrument of Sa.sine follomng on a precept in a
charter, dated at Edinburgh, 15th September 1619, by .James Arnot of Foulden, to
Walter Henryson of Easter Granton, of an annualrent of 600 merks from the barony
of Foulden, in the shire of Berwick. Sasine given J 7th, and recorded in the general
register 21st September 1619. Witnesses, Mr. Oliver Colt, minister of Foulden, and
others. Mr. John Sydserff, of St. Andrews diocese, notary public. [1889, Box 48.
1821. 6th October 1619.] Charter by King James the Sixth narrating and con-
firming a charter, dated at Edinburgh, 15th September 1619, by James Arnot of Fulden,
440 CALENDAR OF [1G19
who in fulfilment of an obligation by his father, William Arnot of Colbrandspeth, grants
to Waiter IIknkyson of Eastor Grantoun an annualrent of 1 fiOO morks over his barony
of Fowlden, in the shire of Berwick. Confirmation in due form dated at Edinliurgh,
6th October 1619. See Regislrum Magni Sigilli, vol. vii. No. 2087. [1779, Box 46.
1822. 8th October 1G19.J Charter by Mr. Alexander Lawder of Gunsgreinc, in
fulfilment of a contract between himself and his eldest son, Robert Lawder, on one part,
and James Craw of (Juhitficld and Elizabeth Craw, his daughter, on the other part,
granting to the said Robert Lawder and Ei.izareth Craw, his future spouse, a two
part of three and a half husl)and-lands, cottages, etc., formerly occupied by the late
Alexander Home, in the Croccgait of Coldingham [No. 1474 siijmi], now liy the granter,
and other lands as described, in the territorj' and barony of Coldingham and shire of
Berwick : To be held of Lord Home foi- a reddendo of 59s. Id. Scots in money, with
other dues. At Coldingham, Sth October 1619. Richard Home, brother-german of
Mr. Alexander Home, minister of Aj-toun, a witness. Seal attached, defaced, but
apparently bearing a griffin. [432, Box 12.
1823. I'-th October 1619.] Procuratory 1\v Robert Dickson of Buchtrig, ap]wint-
ing ^\'illiam Douglas of Knightis Rig, advocate, ])r(>curator, for resigning in the liands
of his superior, Thomas, Earl of Melrose (afterwards of Haddington), the £r) land of
Pittilsench, bounded as in No. 1190 supra, lying in the shire of Berwick, and that in
favour of AiMiiiP.ALn DorcJLAS of Tofts. Datc<l 12th Octo})er 1619. William Douglas,
Archibald's heir, and .James Douglas, Archibald's brother, are witnesses. [647, Bo.k 19.
1824. 19th November 1619.] Instrument narrating the resignation in the hands
of the Earl of Melrose, superior of the lands of rittilseuch, by Mr. William Douglas of
Knychtisrig, advocate, as procurator for Robert Dickson of Biuhtrig, in favour of
Archibald Douglas of Tofts, his heire, etc. Done in the earl's lodging in the Cow-
gate, Edinburgh, 19th November 1619. Witnesses, Sir Archibald Douglas of Spott,
knight, Alexander Home of Dedriggis, Douglas, brother to the said Archibald
Douglas of Tofts, and Mr. James Lintoun, servitoi' of the earl. Thomas Couttis, clerk
of the diocese of St. Andrews, notary public. [15.59, Box 40.
1825. 19th November 1619.] Charter by Thomas [Hamilton], Earl of Melros,
superior of the lands, granting to Archiuald DoUfiLAS of Tofts, his heirs and assignees,
the whole £5 lands of Pittillseuch, lying and bounded as in No. 628 supra ; resigned
in the earl's hands by Robert Dickson of Buchtrig : To be holden in feu-farm heritably
for a reddendo of £7, 5s. Scots, and three suits of court at Melrose yearly. Edinl)urgh,
19th November 1619. John Smyth, messenger in Dunce, and Thomas Ridpeth, younger,
of Cnmirig, named in precept for infeftment. Witnesses, James Douglas, biother-
german of the said Archibald of Tofts, Mr. William Douglas of Knychtisrig, advocate,
Alexander Home of Dedriggs, Mr. .Tames Lyntoun, the earl's servitor, and Thomas
Coutts, W.S., Edinburgh. Seal attached, much defaced. [158, Box 5.
1826. 10th February 1620.] Grant under the gre;it seal of England by King
James the First, giving to John Strothek, Esijuire, son and heir of the deceased
Lancelot Strother, Esquire, the ' livcrye ' or power of taking possession of his father's
estate. Westminster, 10th February [1620]. Portion of seal attached. [1405, Box 36.
1827. 23rd February 1620.] Listrument narrating the resignation by SiR
1620] THE LAING CHARTERS 441
Thomas Tiiomsox of Duddingston, knight, of the teinds of the hinds of JJuddingston,
except of the kirk hinds, presently possessed by the relict of the late John Ker, and
the redelivery of the same to him by the lords of exchequer. Edinburgh, 23rd Feb-
ruary 1620. Witnesses, Mr. James Durhame of Kynneill, Mr. William Chalmers, writer
in Edinburgh, and others. Alexander Carmichaell, notary public. [1630, Box 42.
1828. 6th June 1G20.] Precept of Clare Constat by Lady Anna Cunningham,
Marchioness of Hamilton, as commissioner for her husband, James, Marquis of Hamilton,
in his absence from the kingdom, for infefting Alex.vnder Livingstone, now of West-
quarter, as nearest and lawful heir of his father, the late Kobert Livingstone, in the
lands of Westquarter, as described of date 27th October 1559, No. 707 supra. Dated
at Hamilton, 6th June 1620. Witnesses, John, Earl of Wigton, and James Fleming
of Boghall, his brother-german, Mr. James Baillie of Braidhirst, and Thomas Wilson
(writer of deed), servant of granter. Seal attached, defaced. [2792, Box 72.
1829. 15th June 1620.] Charter by Charles, Prince of Wales, Duke of Rothesay,
etc., confirming a charter, dated 5th April 1615, by Mr. Thomas Hope, advocate,
and John Hope, his eldest son, granting and selling to John Edmonstoln of that Ilk
and Anne Stirling, his spouse, in terms of a contract between the granters and the
said John Edmonstoun, with consent of Sir John Cockburn of Ormiston, justice-clerk,
Sir Archibald Stirling of Keir, and Grissel Kos, his spouse, the town and lands of
Edmondstoun, called the Mains of Edmondstoun, also the lands of Cauldcottis, in the
regality of Musselburgh and shire of Edinburgh, as principal ; also the third part of the
lands of Xiddrie Merschell, with one-third of the mill in special warrandice of the lands
of Cauldcottis: which lands, principal and waiTandice, were mortgaged in 1612 by the
late Andrew Edmonstoun of that Ilk and the late Maria Gordon, his spouse, and their
son : To be held to the grantees, in conjunct fee, and their heirs, from the granters, of
Anna, Queen of Great Britain, etc., for a yearly reddendo of £5, 13s. 4d. Scots for the
lands of Edmondstoun ; for Cauldcottis, £8, 8s. Scots, with twelve capons or twelve
pence for each capon, with three suits of court at Musselburgh ; and the third part of
Niddrie Merschell to be held of the king and his successors for the services due and
wont. Precept of sasine directed to Mr. Henry Kinross, advocate. Witnesses to
charter, Mr. Walter Ballantyne, Mr. Henry Kinross, ^Ir. James Carstairis, servant of
Mr. Thomas Hope, Ninian Blakwood, servant of the Laird of Edmondstoun, and John
Lerraonth, servant of Mr. Richard Cass, W.S. The charter of confirmation is said to
l)e written by Mr. John Paip, writer and keeper of the register of Dunfermline, and is
dated at Holyroodhouse, loth June 1620. [1396, Box 36.
1830. 29th June 1620.] Notarial Instrument narrating that Hew Blair, commis-
sary of Campsie, as procurator for John Kennedy of Blainjuhan, resigned in the hands
of James [Law], archbishop of Glasgow, as superior, the lands of Bishopland, in the
parish of Stratoun and bailiary of Carrick, in favour of Josi.vs Stew.vi'.t of Bonj-toun.
Done at Glasgow in the castle thereof, 29th June 1620. Witnesses, James Law, eldest
son of the archbishop, Andrew Boswall and Thomas Spcddie, servitors of the arch-
bishop. Notary, Mr. James Law, of Moray diocese. [2996, Box 79.
1831. 29th June 1620.] Charter l)y James [Law], archbishop of Glasgow, with
consent of dean and chapter, granting to JosiAS Stkwakt, now of Blairquhan, his heirs,
etc., the 3s. Id. land called in the rental book the 3s. Id. land of Carrik, and now called
the 50s. land of Bishopland in Carrick, which was resigned as in preceding writ : To be
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held in feu-farm for £6, 13s. 4d. of yearlj- feu-duty. At Glasgow, 29th June 1620.
Signed by the archbishop and a large number of clergy of the diocese. [1720, Box 45.
1832. 30th June 1620.] Letters by King James the Sixth accepting certain
persons, not named, as attorneys and agents for THOsrAS DALsrAHOY, brother-german
of Sir John Dalmahoy of that Ilk, knight, in any cause aflfecting his interest. Edin-
burgh, 30th June 1620. [212, Box 7.
1833. 3rd and 4th July 1620.] Charter by George, Earl of Wintoun, etc., grant-
ing to his youngest brother-german, John Seton of St. Germains and Margaret
Kellie, his affianced spouse, and their heirs-male, whom failing, to Thomas Seton of
Olivestob, also their brother-german, etc., the east third of Aldinstoun called Green-
d\'kes ; also a husband-land and quarter husband-land of Langniddrie contiguous,
adjoining the south side of the highway leading from the palace of Seytoun to Hadding-
ton, now occupied by Thomas Cundeit, between the lands of St. Germains on west, the
bank of Longniddrie-dein burn on east, and Greindykis on south ; with the lands of
St. Germans — all in the constabulary of Haddington and shire of Edinburgh, ^rith
houses, gardens, coals, coal-heughs, etc. ; which lands were resigned by Lady Margaret
Montgomery, Countess of Wintoun, the earl's mother, and by John Seton, in terms of
a marriage contract with Mr. William Kellie, W.S., Jean Barroun, his spouse, and
Margaret Kellie, their daughter : To be held to the said John Seton and Margaret
Kellie, and their heirs-male and of entail, as above, in feu-farm from the granter ; pay-
ing for Greendykes and the part of Longniddrie described, 100 merks Scots yearly
during the time of ward, the heirs-male, etc., also paying £200 Scots for marriage when
it shall happen ; so that it shall always be lawful to the said John and his heirs to enjoy
the lands during ward, on paying the said 100 merks yearly ; nor shall the granter and
his heirs claim more than the above £200 for marriage ; the said John also bringing
his grain to be ground at the mills of Setoun ; paying also for the lands of St. Germans
£9, 6s. 8d. Scots yearly of feu-farm, with 6s. 8d. of augmentation. Precept of sasine
directed to Richard Aldinstoun of that Ilk, as bailie. Dated at Setoun and Edinbiu-gh,
3rd and 4th July 1620. Witnesses, Thomas Seton of Olivestob, the granter's brother,
Mr. Robert Balcanquell, ' ministro Trinenti,' the said Richard Aldinstoun, Mr. George
Seton, ' philosopho universitatis Cantabrigie,' and George Mak, younger, writer of deed.
[1136, Box 30.
1834. 4th JiJy 1620.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept from the
royal chancery (dated Edinburgh, 31st ilay 1620) for infefting Jean So.merv^ell,
daughter of the late Samuel Somervell, merchant and burgess of Edinburgh, as nearest
and lawful heir of her father, in a tenement of land formerly belonging to Hugh Broun,
merchant in Edinburgh, thereafter to Hugh Broun, his son and heir, containing three
dwelling-houses, each consisting of a hall, kitchen, one or more chambers, and a cellar,
as described of date 2nd August 1615, No. 1733 supra, lying on the north side of the
High Street in ' Tailliefeiris ' Close, bounded as described of date 8th April 1615, No.
1724 svpru. Sasine given, reserving the liferent use of the subjects to Jean Halyburton,
relict of the said Samuel Somcr\-ell, by Nicolas Udward, bailie, on 4th July 1620.
Witnesses, Charles Hamiltoun and David Hall, merchants, John Howiesoun, servator
of .Tames Craw, merchant, .James Nisbet and .John Kerse, Serjeants of burgh. Notary,
Mr. John Hay, common clerk. [2643, Box 68.
1835. 4th July 1620.] Instrument of Sasine following on the precept of dare
1620] THE LAING CHARTERS 443
constat, dated at Hamilton, Gth June 1620, No. 1828 suiira, by .(\jma Cunningham,
Marchioness of Hamilton, for infefting Alexander Livingstone of Westquarter in
the lands of Westquarter. Sasine given by Mr. James Monteathe of Langtoun, as
bailie, on 4th, and recorded at Stirling, 1 8th July 1620. Witnesses, Henry Guidlet of
Ebbis hauche(]), Mr. Andrew Bruce, brother-german of Mr. Alexander Bruce of King-
cavill, and others. Robert Ker, notary public. [1775, Box 46.
1836. 10th July 1620.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept of dare
constat, dated at Kirkwall, 7th July 1620, and directed to John Colvill in Tankerness,
by Hew Halcro, fiar of that Ilk, chaplain of the chaplainry of St. Salvator in Orkney,
with consent of his father and administrator. Hew Halcro of that Ilk, patron of said
chaplainry, for infefting WiLLi.Oi Grott, as eldest lawful son and heir of his father,
the late William Grott of Tankerness, in the three-penny land in Xearhous, one-penny
land in Langtas in Ovirbuster, with houses, etc., crofts and towmallis thereof, a towmall
and houses in Nearhous, a towmall, etc., in Ovirbuster, called Skaill in Burnes, a tow-
mall, etc., called South Skaill, a towmall, etc., called Xeagar, a towmall, etc., called
Scarray, a towmall, etc., called Holland in Burnes, a half-farding land in Stangasetter,
a towmall called Skegibuster — all in the Cross parish of Sanda, Isle of Sanda, sheriffdom
of Orkney ; also a three-halfpenny land and towmall in the town of Eothisholm, a tow-
mall called Leslies towmall, a towmall called Garnegais towmall, three towmalls in
Groabuster, a towmall called Coitt, lying in Clett, a towmall called Henry Mowsie's
towmall in Westundgarth in Clett, a house and towmall called Gregorie Kellochis tow-
mall, etc., in the Isle of Stronsay ; which lands are held in feu-farm of the granter, for
the yearly payment ' for everie meill of twenty-seven meillis beir,' of the sum of forty
pennies, and 3s. 4d. of augmentation, equal in all to £i, 13s. 4d. Scots. Witnesses to
precept, William Sinclair of Tothorp(?), Thomas ]\Iaine, bailie of Kirkwall, Eobert Kaa,
notary, Patrick Swentoun, servitor of granter, and John Colvill in Tankerness. Sasine
given on the lands of Xearhouse, called Netherhow, lOlh July 1620, and recorded at
Kirkwall 23rd August 1620. Witnesses, William Orrock in Netherhow, James Burgair
in Bra, John Bid alias Hagar in Strynie, James Peterson there, William Archbald,
servant of AVilliam Orrock, and John Thomson in How in Sanda. Notary, Robert Kaa,
of St. Andrews diocese. [2362, Box 60.
1837. 11th July 1620.] Instrument of Sasine following on a charter of alienation
and precept (dated at Hagar, 11th July 1620) by Edward Scollay of Strynie, in favour
of Duncan Scollay in Hagar and Isobell Sinclair, his spouse, of two to^vmallis
of Goir, within the town of North Strynie, in the Isle of Stronsay and shire of Orkney ;
the parties presenting ' with all humanitie ' the charter to James Maxwell of Marikirk,
as bailie, and receiving sasine on 11th July 1620. Witnesses to precept, Mr. James
Cok, minister at the Isle of Sanda, and Oliver and Edward Cok, his sons, and Patrick
Gordoun there. Witnesses to sasine, the said Oliver Cok and Thomas A\'ardis in
Strynie. Robert Kaa, of St. Andrews diocese, notary. [1827, Box 47.
1838. 20th July 1620.] Charter by King James the Sixth granting and confirm-
ing to James Leikmontii, eldest lawful son of Sir John Leirmonth of Balcomie, knight,
and to the heirs-male born between him and Margaret Sandyi^\nd.s, his wife, the
lands and barony of Balcomie, with castle, tower, etc., harbour and ' heavin,' bounded
by the lands of Pittowie on west, and thence towards the south and east as the ' strj-pe '
runs from the west part or bound of the lands of Cottoun of Balcomie, by a piece of
green land as far as the 'staine brig,' and thence bounded by the lands of Kilmynnane,
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towards south aiul east as the ' strype ' proceeds in the ' liisk ' to the confines of the
arable lands of Kilmynnane, an<l thence towards the cast by these arable lands to the
'law Fyiffisnes ' and piece of green land between said 'Fyiffnes ' and the said part, with
common pasture in the moor called ' Kingismure,' all erected into one barony ; also the
lands of Sauchope, etc., all in the sheriffdom of Fife, resigned In* Sir John Lcirnionth.
Keddendo for the lands of Balcomie, one penny Scots at Whitsunday, if asked, and for
the lands of Sauchope, three chaldeis four bolls bear, and two chalders oatmeal, ' girnell
missoure,' or £G, 13s. 4d. Scots for each chalder in money at the option of the said
James. Dated at Hol^^roodhousc, ■20th July 1620. Sec Hcghlrum Magiti Sigilli, vol.
viii. No. 58. [2586, Box 66.
1839. 27th July 1G20.] Instrument narrating that James Duncan of liatho
resigned in the hands of Earl Dunfermline, chancellor, as representing the Prince of
Scotland, superior, five ' oxinget ' of the lands of Monktounhall, fully bounded and
described of date 23rd August 1605, No. 1489 supm, belonging to Sir Thomas Otter-
l>urn of Eedhall, occupied hy him presently, and disponefl by the lairds of Kedhall,
elder and younger, to the said James Duncan in warrandice of the lands of Gorgie,
each ' oxinget ' being separately bounded and described, in the lordship of Musselburgh,
regality of Dunfermline, and shire of Edinburgh, for new infeftment to James Duncan,
son of Gilbert Duncan in Colpnay, whom failing, to Robert Duncan, son of the late
Peter Duncan in Gourdhill, and their heirs-male, etc. At Holyroodhouse, 27th July
1620. Witnesses, Mr. John Oliphant, lawful son of Sir William Oliphant of Newton,
knight, king's advocate, Mr. Fiancis Hay and James Stratouii, writers to the signet,
and Mr. Kobert I'aip, lawful son of the notary, Mr. John Paip, of Aberdeen diocese.
[2357, Box 60.
1840. 2nd August 1620.] Charter by John, Lord Borthwick, selling and alienat-
ing.to his 'servitor,' Thomas Dalmahoy, his heirs, etc., the lands of Birksneip and
Watterstoun, with pasture in the commonty of Lugat, in the parish of Stow and shire
of Edinburgh : To be held of the archbishop of St. Andrews for services used and wont.
Precept of sasine directed to Robert Wilsone, servant of George Pringil of Torwodlie,
as bailie. Dated at Rotberrie in England, 2nd August 1620. Witnesses, Charles Carr
in Qnhitton in England, William Soulesbie there, and Eano Gallon in Eotberrie. [213,
Box 7.
1841. 15th August 1620.] Charter by Josias Stewart, now of Blairquhan, as
superior, granting to Mr. William Cunningham, fiar of Euidlands, his heirs, etc., the
20s. lands of Bennane, lying in the earldom of Carrick and shire of Ayr, and the 20s.
lands of Lumlochtic, in the parish of Straiton, shire of Ayr, which formerly belonged
and were resigned by William M'Adam, now of Watterhead, son and heir of the late
Gilbert M'Adam of Watterhead, and John M'Adam, son and heir of the late Duncan
M'Adam, burgess of the burgh of Ayr : To be held lileneh of the granter for two peiniies
Scots at Whitsunday, if asked. Precept of sasine directed to David Kennedy, son of
Hugh Kennedy of Girvenmains. Dated at Editiburgh, 15th August 1620. Witnesses,
Gilbert Neilson of Craigcaffie, advocate, John Gilmoiu-, W.S., Robert Spalding (writer
of deed), his servitor, and .John Ralstoun. [2870, Box 75.
1842. 17th August 1620.] Letter of Reversion by ^Ir. Patrick Lewingtoun of
Saltcottis in favour of GEORGE Home of Gulane and Jane Howesone, his spouse, for
redemption of the third part of Gulane and the lands of Murefield and Lucasland, in
the barony of Dirleton, etc. [as in former writs], mortgaged for 2400 merks. At
1620] THE LAING CHARTERS 445
Giilane, 17th August 1620. Witnesses, John Mwreheid in Guhine, George Tod, James
Craik, notaries, and Daniel Melvill, writer in Edinburgh, whose servitor, Michael
Melvill, writes the deed. [1632, Box 42.
1843. 26th August 1620.] Letter of Kever.sion by Sir John Morison, knight, in
favour of Thojlvs Thomson of Dudingston, to the effect that though the latter has
alienated to the former an annualrent of 1000 merks Scots from the lands of Duding-
ston, yet, on payment of the principal sum of 10,000 merks, the granter will resign
the lands to the said Thomas Thomson. Edinburgh, 26th August 1620. Witnesses,
Mr. Alexander Morison, advocate, Thomas Allan, his servant, and John Leirmont
(writer of deed), ser^^tor of Richard Cas, W.S. Signed. Fragment of seal attached.
[995, Box 27.
1844. 26th August 1620.] Notarial Instrument following on a precept in a charter
by King James the Sixth, acting for his son Charles, Prince of Scotland and lord of the
regality of Dunfermline, dated at Holyrood, 27th July 1620, granting to Jasies Duncan,
son of Gilbert Duncan in Colpnay, whom failing, to Egbert Duncan, son of the late
Peter Duncan in Gourdhill, and the heirs-male of their bodies respectively, etc., five
oxgangs of land of the town and lands of Monktounhall, belonging to Sir Thomas
Otterburn of Eedhall, as in No. 1489 supra, 23rd August 160.5; given with other lands
in special warrandice of the lands of Gorgie to the said James Duncan by Sir Thomas
Otterburn and his father, the late Thomas Otterburn, elder, in terms of a contract
proceeding on the resignation of 27th July 1620, No. 1839 supra, of said lands, by
James Duncan of Ratho in favour of the above-named James Duncan. Sasine given
by Thomas Fynnie, tailor, burgess of Edinburgh, bailie, to John Hamilton, servitor of
James Duncan of Ratho, on behalf of the grantee, James Duncan, on 26th August, and
recorded 5th September 1620 in the particular register. Witnesses, Sir Thomas Otter-
burn of Reidhall, Bernard Thomson and John Coilzear, his servitors, and David Ander-
son, younger, son of the notary, David Anderson, of Glasgow diocese. [2774, Box 72.
1845. 18th October 1620.] Notarial Instrument of Sasine in favour of Archi-
bald Douglas of Tofts, on precept in the charter of date 19th November 1619, No.
1825 supra, by Thomas, Earl of Melrose. Sasine given by Thomas Redpeth, younger,
of Criunrig, 18th October, and recorded at Lauder, 12th December 1620. Witnesses,
Mr. John Haistie, schoolmaster in Hardaikers, and others. Robert Mudie, notary
public. [648, Box 19.
1846. 25th October 1620.] Precept of Clare Constat by William Ramsay, provost,
and William M'Kein, one of the bailies of the burgh of Montrose, directed to John
Gairdin, another bailie, declaring that the late Robert Graem of Hedderwick died last
seised in that tenth part salmon-fishing in the water of Southesk, which belonged to
the late Stirling of Brcky, and that John Graem, now of Hedderwick, son to the
late David Graem of Arduthe, oidy brother-german of said Robert, is nearest and lawful
heir to him in said fi.shing, held of the grantere in feu, and requiring the bailie to give
John Graem sasine accordingly. Montrose, 25th October 1620. ^\'itnesses, John
Traill, Thomas Merschell and Andrew Murray, Serjeants of burgh. Burgh seal appended,
broken, but showing a rose on one side and on the other a crucifixion, with a large
key on sinister. [1092, Box 29.
1847. 26th October 1620.] Instrument of Sasine following upon a charter and
446 CALENDAR OF [1G20
precept, <late(l at Edinburgh, 15th August 1620, No. 1841 supni, by Josias Stewart of
Blairquhaii, as superior, in favoiu' of Mit. Williaji Ci'NNiNciiAM, tiar of Kudelands, of
the 20s. lands of Bennan and the 20s. lands of Lomnochtio, in the parish of Straiton,
shire of Ayr: To be held under reversion of 1000 merks Scots. Witnesses to precept,
Gilbert Neilson of Craigcaffic, advocate, and others. Sasinc given by David Kennedy,
son of Hugh Kennedy of Girvanmains, as bailie, on 20th September 1G20; recorded at
Irvine, 26th October 1620. Witnesses, Quintin Schaw in Straitoun, Gilbert Kennedy
in Loranochtie, and others. William Bryane, notary public. [1981, Box 51.
1848. 28th October 1020.] Precept from Chancery by Charles, Prince of Wales,
etc., for infefting John Schaw, now of Grenok, as heir served and rctoured to his
father, the late James Schaw of Grenok, in the lands of Wester-grenok-schaw, with the
Auld Castelsted and other lands named, in the sheriffdom of Renfrew ; in the prince's
liaiid for one term. Edinburgh, 28th October 1620. [U14, Box 37.
1849. 8th November 1620.] Instnmient of Sasine following on a precept from
the chancery of Charles, Prince of Scotland, etc., dated 31st October 1620, for
infefting John Kennedy, now of Blainjulian, as nearest and lawful heir retoured
to his grandfather, John Kennedy of Jjlairquhan, in the four-merk lands of
Blairquhan, with castle, etc., the lands of Barscub and others named, all united in
the barony of Blairquhan, in the earldom of Carrick and shiie of Ayr. Sasine given by
John Mure, bailie-depute of Carrick, on 8th Noveml)er 1620, to Walter Kennedy, now
younger of Balsaroch, as attorney for grantee, and recorded in the general register at
Edinburgh, 27th Decend^er 1620. Witnesses, William Kennedy, servitor of James
Kennedy of Culzean, John Geddes, carpenter at Straiton, and others as in next writ.
John Kennedy, depute-clerk of Carrick, notary. [495, Box 15.
1850. 8th November 1620.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept (dated
31st October 1620) from the chancery of Charles, Prince and Stewart of Scotland, for
infefting John Kennedy, now of Blainjuhan, as nearest and lawful heir of his father,
the late John Kennedy of Blairquhan, in the lands and barony of Blairquhan, as
described in No. 913 supra, in the earldom of Carrick and sheriflclom of Ayr. Sasine
given by John Mure, bailie-depute of Carrick, to Walter Kennedy, younger, of Bal-
sim-ochc, in name of grantee, at the castle of Blairquhan, 8th November, and recorded
in the general register 27th December 1620. Witnesses, William Kennedy, servitor
of James Kennedy of Culzean, John Schaw, notary in Blairquhan, John Geddes,
carpenter in Stratoun, and George Mairtein, carpenter, servitor of Josiah Stewart of
Blairquhan. Notary, John Kennedy, of Glasgow diocese, clerk-depute of Carrick.
[2658, Box 68.
1851. 19th January 1621.] Instrument of Sasine following on Contract dated
10th May 1615, No. 1725 supra, in favour of William Caldekwoud, of the two acres
lying in the field called the ' Stanelawis,' as described in writ cited. Dalkeith, 19th
January 1621. Sasine given by Thomas Gifhart, dweller in Dalkeith. Witnesses, Henry
Vaiehe in Dalkeith, James Calderwood there, John Dik and William Gamill there.
Abraham Gray, notary public. [1507, Box 39.
1852. 8th February 1621.] Charter by Sir Robert Gordon of Lochinvar, knight,
and Jolin Gordon, his eldest son and apparent heir, and Patrick Vans of Lybi'ak, pro-
prietor of the subjects, in terms of a contract between them and William Gokdon of
1621] THE LAING CHARTERS 447
Crauchlaw, alienating to the said William the eight-merk lands of Over Glaswyth called
Garglaswyth, the four-merk lands of Kiltzeild, with salmon-fishings belonging to these
lands on the water of Blaidnoche ; also the mill of the barony of Glaswyth, with mill
lands and astrictcd multures (except the multures of the three-merk land of Kirkchryst,
tw'o-merk land of Killiemoir, and two-merk land of Bartrostan, now belonging to Hugh
Gordoun of Grange), lying in the parish of Penninghame and shire of Wigton : To be
held from the granter of the bishop of Galloway, in feu-farm, for £16, 5s. Scots yearly,
three suits at Craigboy, and other dues as in former infeftments. Edinburgh, 8th
February 1G21. Witnesses, John Belsches, advocate, James Gibsoun, his servitor,
James Stratoun, writer, and Kobert Keith, his servitor. [2356, Box 60.
1853. 28th February 1G21.] Notarial Instrument narrating that Janet Kellok,
daughter of the late Thomas Kellok in Milltown-green, by her procurator, John ^^'al-
wood, officer of the regality of Dunfermline, resigned in the hands of Mr. Thomas
Wardlaw of Logy, almoner of the hospital of St. Leonard, as superior, her acre of arable
land of the hospital, as in No. 1804 supra, with teindsheaves, etc., in the j^arish and
regality of Dunfermline, Fifeshiie, in favour of Thomas Stevenson, flour-dealer, burgess
of Dunfermline. Done on 28th February 1621 in the dwelling-house of the notary.
Witnesses, John Murray, chirurgeon, son of Andrew Murray, burgess of Dunfermline,
James Huttoun, merchant, Patrick Dewar, burgess of said burgh, and Alexander King-
orne, son of the subscribing notary, James Kingorne. Mr. David Kingorne, co-notary.
[2419, Box 62.
1854. 1st March 1621.] Instrument of Sasine following on the precept in Lord
Borthwick's charter, No. 1840 sup-a, in favour of the said Thomas Dalmahoy, in the
lands of Birksneip and others. Sasine given 1st March 1621 to James Pringill, fiar of
Buckholme, as attorney for grantee, and recorded in the particular register of sasines
17th April 1621. Witnesses, George Pringill of Torwoodlie, James Pringill in Michil-
soun, Robert Freir in Torwoodlie, and John Watsone of Corscruik. Alexander Wilke-
son, notary public. [214, Box 7.
1855. 1st March 1621.] Duplicate; dated and recorded same days. [215,
Box 7.
1856. 3rd March 1621.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a charter
of feu-farm, dated at Dunfermline, 3rd March 1621, by Mr. Thomas Wardlaw of Logy,
almoner of the hospital of St. Leonard, ni favour of Thomas Ste\'INSON, meal-dealer,
burgess of the burgh of Dunfermline [cf. also Nos. 1736 and 1853 supra], of that acre of
land of said hospital, belonging formerly to Jonet Kellok, daughter of the late Thomas
Kellok in Milnetoun-green, as described in No. 1804 siqtni : To be held in feu- farm
for two firlots malt, two firlots oatmeal, one-quarter peck of wheat, and one-quarter
peck of groats, yearly, and 17d. Scots yearly, one load of coals and two loads of turf, all
payable to the hospital. Witnesses to precept, John Walker of Pennylands, Patrick
Cowper, liailie of Dunfermline, and John Anderson, senioi-, there. Sasine given by
Robert Aitkin in the lower town of Dunfermline, bailie of that burgh, acting as bailie
for the hospital, on 3rd, and recorded 27th March 1621 in the general register. Witnesses,
Alexander Kingorne, son of James Kingorne, scril)e of the regality of Dunfeimlino,
Andrew Murray in the lower town of Dunfermline, John Broun and Patrick Allan
there, IVvvid Elder in Milnetoun-green, and James Kynnisman, scrjeant. James
Kingorne, notarv. 11002, Box 27.
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1857. 7th March 1G21.] Iiistmment of Sasine narrating, that Henry Pitcairne of
that Ilk and David Pitcairne, his son, fiar thereof, in terms of a contract, did, with
consent of Isobella Balfour, wife of Henry Pitcairne, give sasine to Henry Buaid in
Kilmarone and Catiieiuxe Lt'JIISden, his wife, of an annualrent of five mcrks from
the granters' lands of the Mains of Forthar, in the sherittdom of Fife. Done 7th March
1621, and recorded in the particular register at Hiltervatt, 10th April 1621. Witnesses,
David Kynneir of that Ilk, David Pitcairne, burgess of Dunfermline, Mr. . . . [defaced]
Moreis, schoolmaster at Kingskottlc, lloljert Bauerage in Further, and James Glasfurd,
notary public in Cupar. Notary, Andrew Glasfurd, of St. Andrews diocese. [3145,
Box 82.
1858. 3rd April 1621.] Precept of Clare Constat by Sir George Touris of Gar-
milton. Daily, etc., for infefting KoiiEKT Aytoun, as son and heir of his father, the late
John Aytoun, gardener and dweller in Bristo, in that piece of land in the granter's west
croft of Bristo, described in No. IbS-i xupm : held blench of the granter. Dated 3rd
April 1621. Witnesses, Patrick Hamiltoun, writer, James Hepburn, servitor of granter,
James Lawrie, son of Thomas Lawrie in Pokitsleif, and George Mak, W.S. [862, Box 24.
1859. 4th April 1621.] Instrument of Sasine following upon the above precept of
dare constat, dated at Edinburgh, 3rd April 1621, by Sir George Towris, in favour of
KOBERT AVTOIN. Sasine given by John Dikesone, dweller in Bristo, 4th April 1621.
Witnesses, John Manuell, Serjeant of the barony of Innerleyth, Michael Anderson and
Robert Dempstar, clothiers in Brysto alias Potterraw, John Wylie, cutler there, and
William Mosman, residing there. Notary, George Mak. [2779, Box 72.
1860. 17th April 1621.] Charter by Robert Colville, younger of Cleish, as
superior, narrating and confii'ming a charter (dated at Moirlanbank, 11th December
1618) l)y James Pcr.sonn of Moirlanlwnk and William Persoun, his son, in terms of a
contract matrimonial (dated at Orwell, 5th October 1618) between them and Robert
Young in Banatye Mill and Margaret Young, his daughter, granting to the said Mar-
(!ARET Yoi'xr; (now spouse of William Persoun), in her virginity, the sunny-half of the
lands of Moirlanbank, in the regality of Dunfermline and shire of Fife : To be hold
to her in liferent, etc. [Witnesses to charter, .John Persoun, brother of said James,
Ninian, his son, and Robert Brown in Medowheid.] Confirmed at Crombie, 17th
April 1621. Witnesses, Andrew Ewir and Archibald Lindsay, servitors of John
Hnttoun, notary, and William Bad in Torrieburne. Signed, 'Robert Colueill, ficr of
Clisch.' Seal attached, bearing quarterly, first and fourth, a fess chequy ; second and
third, .1 cross moline. Legend : ' [S. R]ob[er]ti Colvel.' [2254, Box 57.
1861. 18th April 1621.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept (directed to
Edward Cuninghame in Hieriggs and John Dickesone in Bristo) in a charter, dated at
Bristo alias Potteraw, 17 th April 1621, by Sir George Touris, granting the same piece
of land as in No. 1858 supra, to the same Robert Aytoun and Christina Aird, his
spouse, in conjunct fee, and to their heirs, etc. [Witnesses to charter, James Hepburn
and Alexander Kincaid, servants of Sir George, Robert Young, burgess of Edinbuigh,
James Lowrie, son of Thomas Lowrie in Poketsleift', and David Makgill, servitor of
George Mak, W.S.] Sasine given bj^ John Dickson, ISth April 1621. Witnesses, John
Manuell, scrjeant of barony, Hew A\'allace in West Croft of Brysto, William Forrest in
East Croft of Brysto, and Robert Creichtoun there. Notary, George Mak. [2780,
Box 72.
1021] THE LAIXG CHARTERS 449
1862. 14th May 1G21.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that in virtue of a precept
from chancery, dated 7th May 1621 (on an inquest made by Alexander Douglas, James
Chalmers, Mr. William Steuart, and James Hamilton, macers), George Auchinlek of
Cumlache and Kobert Cokburne of Blakismylne, sheriffs-depute of Berwickshire, did
iiifeft James, Earl ok Home, etc., as heir of his father, the late Alexander Home, E;irl
of Home, etc., in the lands of Easter Gordon, with the mains and other lands, as of
date 1st June 1610, No. 1573 supra, with the patronage of the chapel of Huntly and
Chantorlaiid of the same, the lands of Fogo and others ; reserving a liferent to Marie,
Countess of Home, mother of Earl James. Sasine giv^en 14th and recorded in general
register 28th May 1621. Attorney for Lord Home, Laurence Home, portioner of
Halyburton. Witnesses, Thomas Hog, John Lindoris, and Thomas Broun, all in Home,
Mr. Robert Home, son of Sir John Home of Huttonhall, knight, and John Smyth,
messenger in Dunce. Robert Mudie, sheriff-clerk of Berwick, notary public. [1349,
Box 3.5.
1863. 16tli .M:ty 1021.] Instrument narrating that Patrick Cowper, bailie of the
burgh of Dunfermline, as procurator for Thomas Stevinson in Newraw, burgess of said
burgh, resigned into the hands of Mr. Thomas Wardlaw of Logy, almoner of the
hospital of St. Leonard, as superior, two acres of arable land (with teindsheaves)
belonging to said house, and lying among its other lands (as in Nos. 1736 and 1853
supra), in the parish of Dunfermline and shire of Fife, for new infeftment in favour
of the said Thomas Stevinson and Jonet Chalmer, his affianced .spouse. Dated 16th
]\Iay 1621. James and David Kingorn, notaries. Witnesses, James Alison, burgess
and officer of Dunfermline, John Adie there, and Alexander and Thomas Kingorn, sons
of David Kingorn. [130-5, Box 34.
1864. 16th May 1C21.] Precept of Sasine by Mr. Thomas Wardlaw of Logic,
almoner of the hospital of St. Leonards, superior, for infefting Thomas Stevenson and
Janet Chalmer, his affianced spouse, in the above two acres of arable land belonging
to the hospital, as resigned by Patrick Cowper, bailie of Dunfermline, on behalf of
Stevenson, in the parish and regality of Dunfermline. Dated at Dunfermline, 16th May
1621. Witnesses, the said Patrick Cowper, James Kingorne, clerk of said regality,
and Mr. David and Alexander Kingorne, his sons. [2420, Box 62.
1865. 16th .May 1621.] Instrument of Sasine in terms of the above precept.
Sasine gi\en by Robert Aitkin in the lower town of Dunfermline, 16th May, and
recorded in the general register 1st June 1621. Witnesses, Patrick Cowper, bailie of
Dunfermline, Gilliert Sanderis, notary there, William Philp of Breiriehill, Laurence
Stevinson, smith there, and Alexander Kingorne, son of the notary, .Tames Kingorne.
[2321, Box .59.
1866. 19th June 1G21.] Instrument narrating that Robert Trotter, prebendary
of the prebend of Reidspittell in the College kirk of Dunglas, with consent of the
provost and other prebendaries, and also of .James, Earl of Home, as patron of the
College of Dunglas, and Marie, Countess of Home, his tutrix, resigned the lands of
Reidspittell, in the constabulary of Haddington, in favoiu- of Sir Andrew Hamilton
of Reidhouse, knight. Done in the Low Tol booth, Edinburgh, 19th June 1621.
Witnesses, Sir George Hammilton of Blakburn, yU: John Drunimond, brother-gernian
of the late Sir Alexander Drunimond of Medhope, James Primros, writei-, and James
Douglas, messenger. Antony Quhvte, notary. [1069, Box 29.
3 L
450 CALENDAR OF [1621
1867. t'th .luiio 1021.] lustruraciit of Sasine following on a precept from the
chancery of King James the Sixth (dated at Whitehall, •26th April 1621), in terras of
a charter, with consent of John, Earl of Mar, high treasurer, Sir C4ideon Murray,
treasurer-depute, and other lords of council, granting to "William, Ltn;D Kilmairs,
his heirs-male and assignees, the lands of Dumcryne, in the barony of Kilmaronock and
sheriffdom of Dumbarton, also the right of patronage of the church of Dreghorn, with
manse, glebe, etc., in the bailiary of Cunyngham and sheriffdom of Ayr, which lands
and patronage were resigned in the king's hands by the said Lord Kilmaurs, and arc
now of new granted to him, his heirs-male, etc., with all right which the king or his
predecessors had in the same, either as jjart of the abbacy of Kilwinning or as a
separate rectory. Sasine given 6th June 1621 b}' Hugh Gairner, residing at Dumcryne,
as bailie, to James Park in Bogside, as attorney for Lord Kilmaurs. Witnesses, John
Gairner, Donald M'Petir, and Walter Thomson, residents in Dumcryne, and John
Holmes in Achiiileck. James Fleming, of Glasgow diocese, notary. [3090, Box 81.
1868. 24th June 1621.] Charter by King .James the Sixth in favour of Sii;
Andrew Hamilton of Eeidhouse, knight, granting to him the lands of Reidspittell
and Coittis, in the constabulary of Haddington and shire of Edinburgh, as resigned by
Robert Trottar [cf. Xo. 1866 supra'], dissolving these lands from the Collegiate church
of Dunglas, to which they had belonged : To be held blench. Greenwich, 2-ith June
1621. See Kegistrum Magni Sujilli, vol. viii. No. 180. [2338, Box 60.
1869. 21th June 1621.] Precept by King .James the Sixth for infefting Sii;
Andrew Hamilton of lieidhouse, knight, in terms of the above charter 24th June
1621. [437, Box 12.
1870. 25th June 1021.] Precept of Chur f'oii.'<fiil by Thomas, Earl of Meliose
[afterwards Earl of Haddington], for infefting A\'iLLlAM l)oL'(;L.\.s, now of Tofts, as
eldest son and nearest heir of his father, the late Archibald Douglas of Tofts, in the £5
lands of Pittilsheuch, bounded as described in No. 628 supra, in the shire of Berwick ;
held in feu-farm of the earl for £', .5s. yearly feu-duty, etc. At Edinbm-gh, 2.5th
.June 1621. Witnesses, .James Montethe and John M'Cairtnay, servitors of the earl.
Seal attached, broken and defaced. [2286, Box 58.
1871. 6th July 1621.] Charter by Thomas [llaniiUon], Earl of Melrose, superior,
contirming a charter, dated at Torboltoun, 24th June 1021, by Mr. William Ni.sbit,
minister at the church of Torboltoun, selling and alienating to Patrick Nisbit, lawful
son of Philip Nisbit in Garvald, his templar-lands of llystiblc and Garvald, with
common pasture of animals, ' Ik sowmes gerss, lie wynning de lie elding, vulgo peit,
truf, faill, deviot et lie quarrell,' within the bounds of the town and territory of
Garvald, constabulary of Haddington, and shire of Edinburgh : To be held of the
Earl of Melrose for thirty pennies Scots of feu-fann ; with warrandice only from
the grantor's own deeds and those of his father, the late Mr. .John Nisbit. Charter
written 1)y the granter's brother, Adam Nisbit, notary. A\'itnesses, John Anderson,
notary, and John Mitchell, dwellers in Torboltoun. Confirmation in usual form at
Edinburgh, 6th .July 1621. Witne.sses, Mr. .James Lintoun, Mr. James Makgill, John
Makcairtnay and Alexander Chrystesone, writer, the earl's servitors. [2194, Box 56.
1872. 12th Jidy 1021.] Instrument narrating the resignation by Sir Andrew
Hamilton of IJeidhousc. knight, and Kobeit Trottar, prebendary of the prebend of
1621] THE LAING CHARTERS 4o]
Keidspittell in the College kirk of Dunglas, and also by John, Lord Holyroodhouse
(proprietoi- of the teindsheaves of Langnudrie), into the hands of the Privy Council of
Scotland, of the lands of Easter SpittcU or Easter Rcidspittell, that husband-land of
Ballincreiff, called Wester Bissetleyis, and that half of the Mains of Ballincreiff, some time
pertaining to John Borthuik, portioner of Ballincreiff, ^nth the corn mill built by the
late Francis Borthuik, father of John, on the said half mains [cf. Xo. 10G4 .^iijuv], with
mansion-house, etc., in the lordship of Ballincreiff, constabulary of Haddington, and
sheriffdom of Edinburgh, with the office of bailiary of said lands and mill ; also the
lands of Rcidspittell, with manor-place, etc., and the lands of Coittis : also the teind-
sheaves of the east part of the town and lands of Langnudrie, called the east outfield
lands of Langnudrie, in the parish of Tranent and said sheriffdom, bounded by the lands
called Reidhouse or Spittell on the east, as the same are di\'ided from the rest of
Langnudrie b\' stones on the south and west, and the lands of Gosfurd on the north, —
all resigned for new infeftment in favour of Sir Andrew Hamilton. Done in the
Lower Tolbooth of the burgh of Edinburgh, 12th July 1621. Witnesses, Mr. John
Drummond, brother-german to the late Sir Alexander Drummond of Meidhope,
Mr. James Raith, servant of Alexander, Karl of Dunfermline, chancellor, Messrs.
William Broun atid James Prymrose, writers. Antony Quhyte, notary public.
[548, Box 16.
1873. 12th July 1621.] Charter by William, Earl of Morton, etc., alienating to
Robert Lyntox, dweller in Dalkeith, and Janet M.vthesone, his spouse, four acres,
eighteen falls, and two ells of land in the field called the Langsyde, lying between the
lands of John Stevinson on east, the lands occupied Ijy John Dik in Dalkeith, formerly
occupied by James Allan in Corstorphine, the lands occupied by George Erskine
in Dalkeith on south, and the Fendburn [or Sendburn] on north ; also an acre in the
field called Thornycruikis, between the lands occupied by Janies Calderwood in Dalkeith
on south, and those occupied by James Grieft" [Grieve], elder, there, on north, in the
lordship of Dalkeith and sheriffdom of Edinburgh : To be held for a yearly feu-duty
of 17s. lid., presence at three head pleas, and grinding their gi-ain at mill of Dalkeith.
At Dalkeith, 12th July 1621. Witnesses, Thomas Giffart, formerly of Shirefhall, Robert
Portus in Dalkeith, Henry Veatche there, and Archiliald Ros, clerk of the burgh and
regality. Seal attached, broken. [1.36.5, Box .3.").
1874. 13th July 1621.] Charter by Charles, Prince of Wales, as Stewart of
Scotland, granting to James Kennedie of Culzeane, his heirs-male, etc., the lands and
barony of Blairquhan as particularly described, in the shire of Ayr, resigned by Josiah
Stewart of Bonvtoun [cf. 10th February 1618 supra]. Dated at Edinbiu-gh, 13th July
1621. [226, Box 8.
1875. 13th July 1621.] Precept by Charles, Prince of Wales, as Stewart of
Scotland, for infofting James Kennedy of Culzeane, in terms of the above charter.
Dated 13th July 1621. [18-5, Box 7.
1876. 19th July 1621.] Crown Precept by Charles, Prince of Wales, to expede
the infeftment of Mr. John Ferguson of Kilkerran and Helen Ivennedy, his
spouse, in the lands of Daltoniie, Dalcoppok, Auchlewan, Auchaltitie, Aultakeyth,
Mains of Kilquhenzie, Dalcur, and others, in the parish of Maybole and shire of Ayr,
to them in conjunct fee, and their heirs-male, whom failing, to heirs of the said
Mr. John, the lands having been resigned by Gilbert Baird, fiar of Kilquhenzie, .James
452 CALENDAR OF [lfi21
Kennedy of Culzeane, and Anne Stewart, his spouse. Edinburgh, 19th July 1621.
[9.59, Box 26.
1877. 31st July 1621.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept of dare
constat, dated Edinburgh, 18th May 1621, by Thomas, E;irl of Melrose, etc., directed to
William Smyth, dweller in Garvald, his templar bailie in that part, for infeftiiig
Mr. William Nisbet, now minister at Torbolton, as heir of his father, the late
Mr. John Ni.sbet, minister there, in the templar-lands of Ii3-stible and Garvald, as in
writ of 6th July 1621, No. 1871 .mpra. Sasine given to Philip Nesbit, younger son of
Philip Nisbet in Garvald, as attorney for the grantee, on 31st July, and recorded in the
particular register 16th August, 1621. Witnesses, John Nisbit, George Stewart, Philip
Xisbit, elder, dwellers in Garvald, and George Wat, residing in Kystible. Notary,
Alexander Chrystesoun, of St. Andrews diocese. [271-5, Box 70.
1878. 13th August 1621.] Instniment of Sasine following on the precept, in
terms of a charter by King .James the Sixth, both dated at Greenwich, 24th June 1621,
Xo. 1868 supra, in favour of Andrew H.uiilton of Ecidhouse, knight, of the lands of
Reidspittell and Coittis. Sasine given on the lands by James Rig of Carberrie, as
sherifl'in that part, 9th July, and recorded in the particular register 1.3th August, 1621.
^\'itnesses, Patrick Carkettle of Markle, Hugh Cowdoun in Carbarrie, David Tracquair
in Raster Spittell, Alexander Xisbet in Wester Spittell, and others. Antony Quhyte,
notary public. [1819, Box 47.
1879. 21st August 1621.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept, in terms
of a charter by Charles, Prince of Scotland, dated 13th July 1621, for infefting J.vmes
Kennedy of Culzean in the lands and barony of Blairquhan, Barscobe, etc., resigned
by Josias Stewart [cf. No. 1874 supra]. Sasine given at Blairquhan by John Mure,
bailie-depute of Carrick, 21st August, and recorded at Irvine 19th October, 1621.
Witnesses, John Schaw, notary in Blairquhan, David M'Waltir in Mayboill, John
M'Cheltour in Culdeoche, and John M'Miurie in Gilbertstowne. Notary, John
Kennedy, of Glasgow diocese, depute-clerk of Carrick. [2602, Box 67.
1880. 23id August 1621.] Instrument of Sasine following on the precept of
clare constat (dated at Edinburgh, 25th June 1621, No. 1870 supra), by Thomas
[Hamilton], Earl of Melrose, etc., for infefting William Douglas in the lands of
Pittilseuche, in the sheriffdom of Berwick. Sasine given by Peter Cranstoun in Tofts,
10th July, and recorded at Lauder 23rd August, 1621. Witnesses, Thomas Jonstoun
in Lumsden, .John Trottar, Andrew Hog, merchant in Tofts, and William Gray there.
.James Douglas, of Glasgow diocese, notary. [2201, Box .56.
188L 13th September 1621.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in the
charter, dated at Glasgow, 29th .June 1620, No. 1831 supra, by James [Law], archbishop
of Glasgow, in favour of JosiAS Steavart of Bonytoun of the 50s. lands of Bishopland.
Sasine given 13th September 1621. Witnesses, Mr. John Broun, son of Mr. William
Broun, dweller in Edinburgh, Mr. John M'Quhorne, minister at church of Stratoun,
and Alexander Henryson, servant of the notary, Mr. .James Law, of Moray diocese.
[2871, Box 75.
1882. 21st September 1621.] Charter by William Douglas of Tofts in fulfilment
of a contract dated at Tofts, 11th and 18th .June 1621, between him on one part, and
1G21] THE LAING CHARTERS 453
Alison Home, relict of the late Archibald Douglas of Tofts, his father, and Archibald,
son of the said late Archibald and the said Alison Home, on the other part, granting to
the said Alison in liferent, and to her son Archibald, his heirs, etc., the whole lands of
Easter Lumsdcn ; also lands and crofts in Eyemouth and Coldingham, in the barony
of Coldingham and sheriffdom of Bermck, all as described in charter of 30th August
1555, No. 634 supra: To be held blench. At Edinburgh, 21st September 1G21.
Witnesses, Mr. Samuel Home of East Mains, Alexander Home of Dedrigs, and others.
[171G, Box 44.
1883. 24th October 1621.] Charter by Hugh, Lord Loudoun, granting to
Robert Farquhar, younger, of Gilmulscroft, the 17s. 5d. lands of Over Bargour,
called 'Fischearis mailling'; the adjoining 10s. lands of Over Bargour, now occupied
by John Fischer and Agnes "Wilsoun, relict of the late William Mortoun ; the 7s. 6d.
lands of Dalsangan, called Rouchdyk, now occupied by John Law and Margaret
Spottiswoode ; the 5s. 2d. lands of Over Bargour, called Dunley, now occupied by
John Kob and Andrew Young ; with three parts of the said lands of Over Bargour,
called Blair, Brigeiid, and Pawtounstoun, extending to three penny lands or there-
abouts, lying in the lordship of Kylesmure and sheriffdom of Ayr, which lands
belonged to and were resigned by Charles Campbell of Horsecleuch and George, his
son ; granting the lands of new to the said Robert : To be held in feu-farm, — Fischearis
mailling for 17s. 5d. of old rent and 8d. of augmentation; the 10s. lands of Over
Bargour for 10s. of old rent and 6d. of augmentation ; Dalsangan or Rouchdyk, for
7s. 6d. and 3d. and an obolus augmentation for areages and carriages, and 9d. for
bondage silver of the same, and 2s. 9d. and an obolus in augmentation — in all, lis. 4d. ;
for Dunley, Ss. Id. old rent and one penny one obolus in new augmentation ; and for
Blair, Brigend, and Pawtounstoun, three pennies old rent and one penny augmentation ;
the whole extending to 48s. 5d. of feu-farm, — with duplicand at entry of each heir,
three suits of court at Mauchelene, the grantees being bound to grind their corn at
the granter's mill of Dalsangan. Charter dated at Lowdoun, 24th October 1621.
Witnesses, Robert Fercjuhar, senior of Gilmulscroft, George Iieid of Daldilling, George
Campbell and William Gemmill, notaries public. [3009, Box 79.
1884. 24th October 1621.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in the
above charter. Sasine given 24th October, by John Law in Rouchdyk, as bailie, and
recorded at Irvine 2nd November, 1621. Witnesses, David Reid in Craigheitl, Andrew
Young in Dunley, George Sawr and Thomas Morton, servitors of grantee. Notary,
William Gemmill, of Glasgow diocese. [2600, Box G7.
1885. 26th October 1621.] Notarial Copy of Letters of Ratification by Thomas
GiFHAiRT, younger, in Dalkeith, for himself and Katherixe Weir, his spouse, narrat-
ing that they were infeft in conjunct fee in a land and husband-tenement on the south
side of the great street of Dalkeith, betwixt the tenement belonging to the late Thomas
Cokbiu'ne, then to the heirs of the late James Mudie, on the east, and the tenement of
the late Thomas Portus, now of Robert Portus, on the west, with yard, etc. ; also in a
tiel<l-lan(l, with crofts and pertinents of a certain land and husband-tenement, lying on
north side of said street, betwixt the tenement of the late John Arris, now of the heirs
of the late James Arras, on the west, and the tenement of the late Alexander Gibson's
heirs, now of the late William Calderwood's heirs, on east, which field-land lies ' rinrif '
with the rest of the husband-lands of the said town and was 'abstractit' from the
tenement above specified ; also in another field-land, with crofts, etc., of another husband-
4.-)4 CALENDAR OF [1621
tenement lying on south side of said street, between the tenement of the late William
Reid, now of James Heich's heirs, on the west, and the tenement of the late Thomas
Coill, now of William Mow's heirs, on the cast, which ficld-Iand lies ' rinrig ' as above,
and was also 'abstraetit' from said tenement, these two field-lands so abstracted being
annexed to ' the said former land anil husband-tenement ' [that first described above]
and joined to it for ever ; also the said Thomas is infeft in a cot-tenement of land lying
on north side of said street, between the husband-tenement of the late William Cranston,
now of the late John Cranston's heirs, on east, and the cot-land of the late William
Logane, now of the late ^^'illiam Calderwod's heirs, on west ; and in that husband-land,
with tenement houses, yard, etc., lying on south side of said town, between the tene-
ment of the late William Broun on the east and that of the late Gilbert Mudie on the
west — all in the territorv and regality of Dalkeith and held immediately of William,
Earl of Morton, who, with iSir William Oliphant of Newtoun, the king's advociite, had
raised an action and obtained a decree of improbation against the granter and others
(date not given), and their writs were declared to be of no eflfect. The granter there-
fore for a sum of money ratifies the said decree, and dispones and resigns the lands
cited in favour of the said earl. Dated at Dalkeith, 26th October 1621. Witnesses,
Archibald Waddell, one of the bailies of Dalkeith, Eobert Mirrileyis, messenger, and
Gcoige Oistian, oflBcer there, and Archibald Ros, court-clerk of Dalkeith, and the notary
who makes the copy. [I.o08, Box -39.
1886. 29th October 1621.] Instrument of Sasine following on the precept, dated
19th July 1621, No. 1876 supra, by Charles, Prince of Wales, steward of Scotland, etc.,
and directed to John Fergusson of Dalduff, as bailie, for infefting Mr. John Fergu.sson
of Kilkerran and Helen Kennedy, his spouse, in the lands of the Mains of Kilquhenzie
and others, in the parish of Maybole and sheriffdom of Ayr, resigned by Robert Baird,
fiar of Kilquhenzie, James Kennedy of Colzean, and Anne Stewart, his spouse. Sasine
given 29th October and recorded at Irvine 12th December, 1621. Witnesses, Hugh
Fergusson, brother of the bailie, David Campbell in Mains of Kilquhinzie, James
Crawfurd in Auchinwyir, and William Baird in . . . [indistinct]. John Kennedy,
clerk-depute of Carrick, notary public. [1350, Box 3.").
1887. 6th November 1621.] Instrument of Sasine following on precept in charter,
No. 1873 supra, in favour of Robert Lyntoun and his spouse of the five acres therein
named. Given 6th November by Archibald Waddell, portioner of Turnetdykes, as
bailie, and recorded in the particular register 13th December 1621. Witnesses, James
Douglas, portioner of Over Gogar, James Calderwod and John Stevinson, dwellers in
Dalkeith, Mr. William Yule, notary, and Thomas Thomson and George Oustein, Serjeants
of burgh. Archibald Ros, of Aberdeen diocese, notary public. [1366, Box 35.
1888. 23rd November 1621.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept by
Henry Pitcairn of that Ilk and David Pitcairn, fiar thereof, in favour of Henry
KiNNARD in Treatone and Margaret Brvce, his wife, of a £10 annualrent from the
lands of Ramsays Forthir. Precept dated at Falkland, 23rd . . . [illegible] 1621.
Witnesses, James Kinninmonth in Falkland, Andrew Birrell, junior, portioner of Falk-
land, and others. Sasine given 23rd November 1621, by Thomas Birrell, junior,
portioner of Frewquhie, as bailie, and recorded in register at Hiltervat, 1.5th December
1621. Witnesses, James Lillie in Frewquhie myln, James Wilkie there, John Bruce in
Newton, Robert Lillie there, and James Ramsay in Hull-kettill. Hector Arnott, of
St. Andrews diocese, notary. [928, Box 26.
1C2-2] THE LAING CHARTERS 455
1889. -3r(l and 24th November 1621.] Extract Kegistered Contract of Sale between
Sir Lews Craig of Riccartoun, knight, on one part, and William Douglas of Tofts, as
principal, with Sir Archibald Douglas of Whittinghame, Patrick Douglas of Kilspindie,
and Samuel Johnstoun of Elphingstoun, as his cautioners, on the other part, in which
William Douglas sells to Sir Lewis the lands of Pittillseuch [cf. No. 1870], and
also makes Sir Le^^^s his cessioner to a tack of the teindsheaves of the lands of Tofts,
granted by the Earl of Home to his father, Archibald Douglas of Tofts ; luider reversion
for 10,000 merks. Dated 23rd and 21th November 1G2], and recorded 30th April
1622. Witnesses, Mr. Cristall [Christopher] Knollis, minister at Spot, George Halden,
burgess of Edinburgh, and others. [649, Box 19.
1890. 20th December 1621.] Listrument of Sa.sine given by Patrick Huntar, one
of the bailies of Craill, to Andrew Williamson, son and heir of the late Andrew
Williamson, of a tenement with yard, croft, bark-pots, etc., in the Nethergate of Craill
on the north side, the lands of John Watsoun on the east, the highways of .said burgh
on west and south, and David Kay's land on north. Sasine given 20th December 1621.
Witnesses, [Alan] Myllar, Thomas Fermour and Stephen Thomson, burgesses. John
Dingwall, notary. [1240, Box 33.
1891. -4th December 1621.] Instrument narrating that .Mr. Alexander Wedder-
burn, one of the bailies of the burgh of Dundee, passed to the tenement underwritten,
and there cognosced and entered Richard Davidson", as lai\-ful son and nearest heir of
his father, James Davidson, merchant, burgess of Dundee, in a tenement of land on the
south side of the Argyle Street of the said burgh, bounded by the lands of the heirs of
Robert Kj'd and James Strathauchin, notary, on the north, as described, and also in
another tenement on the same side of Argyle Street, after David Balfour, son and heir
of the late John Balfoin-, son of the late David Balfour of Ballednionth, had resigned
the said tenements, which had been apprised to the said David ; after which resignation
the said Richard Davidson also made resignation of said tenements, with garden, well
and close, in favour of Thomas MTllo, merchant in Dundee, and Ls.a.bella Davidson,
his spouse, to whom the bailie gave sasine on 24th Decemlier 1621, Robert Davidson,
merchant, being attorney for the said Isabella. Witnesses, Andrew Wentone, fiar of
Strikmartine, Thomas Jak, merchant, John Ramsaj', skinner, liurgesses of said burgh,
and George Chaiplane, officer thereof. Mr. Alexander AVedderburn, clerk of coui-t,
notary. [165, Box 6.
1892. 10th January 1621.] Charter by John Nepare of Schandbody, firstrborn
son of the late John Nepare of Merchiston and Anna Chisholm, his [second] spouse,
with consent of Mary Foulis, his wife, alienating to his mother, Anna Chisholm, and
her son, his brother-german, Alexander Nepare, whom failing, to William Nepare,
whom failing, to Adam Nepare (both brothers-german), and their heirs-male, the lands
of Easter Torrie, as in No. 1697 supra : To be held feu of the crown for £S, 14s. yearh',
and under same conditions as in the charter of 18th February 1597 suprn. At Stirling,
10th January 1622. Witnesses, .Tames Stewart of Rossythe, James, his hiwful son,
\\'illiam Nepare, the granter's brother-german, and Alexander Barcliiy, writer, Stirling.
[1470, Box 38.
1893. 10th January 1622.] Duplicate of the preceding charter by .John Nepare
of Schandl)odic : The lands to be held blench of the granter. At Stirling, 10th Jaruiary
1622. Witnesses as in preceding charier. [1701, Box 1 1.
56 CALENDAR OF [I(i22
1894. 1 nil .huiuaiy 1G22.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that James Haikper,
youngest lawful son of Nicholas Hairper in Forrcsterland, for fulfilling a marriage
contract, dated 28th December 1621, between himself, with consent of his said father,
on one part, and Margauet Haistie, eldest daughter of William Haistie in Chirnsyd,
with her father's consent, on the other part, passed to and with his own hands infeft
the said Margaret in a husband-land, called ' Aboiie the gaitt,' in Swynwode, formerly
belonging in feu to the late Patrick Craw, and acquired, under reversion, by Nicholas
Hairper to himself and Janet Crocebv, his wife, in liferent, and their son James in fee,
lying in Eiist Keston, baronj' of Coldingham, Berwickshire. Sasine given 14th January,
and recorded in the particular register 15th February, 1622. Witnesses, William
Haistie, above-named, Nicholas Hairper, younger, brother-german of James, and Andrew
Castellaw in West Keston. NoUiry, John Richardsone, of .St. Andrews diocese. [1195,
Box 32.
1895. 16th January 1622.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding on and narrating a
precept, dated 22nd December 1621, liy James Kennedy of Cullzeane in favoiu- of his
brother, David Kennedy of (larrihoine, for infefting him in the three-mcrk lands of
Drummorrane, Knokine, and Brothill, now called the -lOs. land of Drummorrane, and
the mcrk land of ^^'hitefaulds, with the mill called ' Dennismylne,' in the parish of
Maybole, bailiary of Carrick, and shire of Ayr. Sasine given 16th January 1622.
Witnesses, John Mure in Blackbyres of Auchindrane, David Kennedy, son and heir of
the late Hugh Keiniedy of Clachantoun, and William Kennedy in Whitefaulds. James
Mure, clerk of Glasgow diocese, notary. Witnesses to precept, James Brysson, son of
Mr. James Brysson, parson of Wigton, and others. No docquet of registration. [956,
Box 26.
1896. 9th February 1622.] Instrument narrating the resignation into the hands
of Thomas, Earl of Melrose [afterwards of Haddington], by William Douglas of Tofts,
son and heir to the late Archibald Douglas of Tofts, of the £5 lands of Pittelsheuch
[cf. No. 1.S70 siijHv] in favour of John Belsciies, advocate. Dated 9th February 1622
at the earl's lodging at the foot of Liberton's Wynd, in the upper gallery of the same.
Witnesses, John Makcaitnay, the earl's servant, and others. David Makculloch, of
Ross diocese, notary public. [1017, Box 28.
1897. 9th February 1622.] Charter by Thoma.s, Earl of Melrose [afterwards first
Earl of Haddington], as superior, confirming to John Belsche.s, advocate, the lands
resigned in preceding writ : To be held for a feu-farm of £7, 5s. Scots yearly. Precept
of sasine directed to Alexander Home of Dedrigs. Edinburgh, 9th February 1622.
Endorsed as registered in the register of Melrose, 10th Februar}' 1622. Witnesses,
David M'Culloch, John M'Cairtnay, and other servants of the earl. [1817, Box 47.
1898. 11th February 1622.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a
charter (dated at Edinburgh, 14th February 1621) by John Dundas of Newliston
granting to his son, Sir James Dundas of Craigtoun, knight, and the heirs-male of his
body, the lands of Nether Newlistoun and the lands of Serjandland, lying in the barony
of Auld Liston, sheriffdom of Linlithgow, bounded as described of date 18th May 1534
siijyra, reserving the franktenement to the said John Dundas (except of those portions
of the lands and an annualrent of three chalders two bolls of victual, in which Dame
Elizabeth Dundas is infeft in liferent), and also reserving to Margaret Crichton, wife of
John Dundas, her liferent of the; hinds called the Overtoun of Nether Newliston.
1622] THE LA IN(1 CHARTERS 457
Witnesses to charter, Sir William Seaton of Kylesniure, knight, Alexander Ingli.s of
Kattiiiraw, Hngli Pcbillis, dweller in Edinlmrgh, Thomas Coutts, W.S., and John
.M'lhvraitt, his servitor. Sasine given by George Dundas in the Mains of Vinchbrugh,
11th February, and recorded in the particular register 7th March, 1622. Witnesses,
James Heriot in Vinchbrugh, James Barthilmo there, 'William Bell in Vinchbrugh mill,
and Mr. John Malcome, servitor of Sir James Dundas. Notary, Thomas Thowms, of
St. Andrews diocese. [3026, Box 79.
1899. 11th Feljruary 1622.] Instrument of Sasine following on a charter and
precept, dated at Edinburgh, 14th February 1021 [as in preceding writ], by John Dundas
of Newliston, in favour of Sir Jame.s Dundas of Craigton, his son, his heirs-male, etc.,
of an annuah-ent of eighteen merks from the lands and lordship of Dundas, in the
shcrifTdom of Linlithgow ; reserving the gi'anter's liferent. Sasine given 11th February,
and recorded in the particular register 7th March, 1622. Witnesses, James Heriot and
James Bartilmo, both in Vinchbruch, William Bell in Belsmylne alias Vinchbruchmylne,
and others. Thomas Thowms, of St. Andrews diocese, notary. [1997, Box 51.
1900. ''• 1622.] Fragment of Charter by James, Lord Torphichen, confirming a
charter by [John] Dundas of Newliston in favour of his son, Sm James Dundas of
Craigtoun, knight, granted in fulfilment of a marriage contract between them, with
consent of Margaret Crichton, wife of John Dundas, on one part, and Sir Walter
Dundas of that Ilk, knight, for himself and [Elizabeth Dundas, his daughter,] on the
other part, for the marriage of Sir James and Elizabeth, of the lands of Newliston and
others. The dates of both charters are torn away, but the one confirmed is evidently
that of 14th February 1621, as in No. 1898 supra. Among the witnesses are Mr. George
Dundas, son of the said John Dimdas of Newliston, . . . Mouliray, portioner of
Eglischmauchan, Thomas Couttis, W.S., and John M'llvrethe, his servitor. [2370, Box 61.
1901. 25th February 1622.] Instrument of Sasine following on precept in the
charter. No. 1897 stqyra, by Thomas, Earl of Melrose, in favour of John Belsches [of
Toft.s], advocate, of the lands of Pittellsheuch. Sasine given 25th February, and
recorded in general register 2nd April, 1622. Witnesses, Sir Archibald Douglas of
Spott, knight, James Home of St. Bothans, Mr. Samuel Home of Eastmain.s, James
Belsches, brothei'-german of the grantee, and James Uttersoun in Over Tofts. Notary,
Robert Mudie, of St. Andrews diocese. [1190, Box 32.
1902. 25th Feliruary 1622.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept of dare
constat, dated 15th Jainiary 1622, by Sir David Home of Wedderburn, for infefting
William Schirilaw in Bogengreen of Coldingham, as nearest and lawful heir of his
late father, William Schirilaw in Bogengreen, in a cottage-land in the place called
Bogane, between the cot-land of the late William Craig on the east, the cot-land of
Hercules King on west, the burn on south and north, in the territory of Coldingham,
etc., formerly held of Robert Logan of Kestalrig and George Ogilvy of Duidugus, in
feu-farm, and now of the granter. Sasine given by Alexander Watson, 25th February
1622. Witnesses, James Kellie, Thomas Lumsden in Bogangrene of Coldingham,
James Quhillans, servitor of John Watson there, and William Broun, servant of the
grantee. John Dewar, of St. Andrews diocese, notary public. No docquet of regis-
tration. [1068, Box 29.
1903. 9th April 1022.] Notarial Instrument proceeding on and narrating a precept
3 m
458 CALENDAR OF [1G22
of sasiiie, dated at Ediiilniigli, 1st April 1622, by Sir John Schaw of Sanriuhy, kniylit,
for iiifefting JoHX LlXDY of .Stratharlie, in the West Mains of Sauchie, called Lang-
fauldis and Broomvvards, in the parish and shire of Clackmannan. Witnesses to precept,
George Meldruni, son of the late Sir David Meldrum of Segy, knight, Patrick Small,
W.S., and others. Sasine given 9th, and recorded at Stirling 10th, Apiil 1G22. Sir
Robert Mowbray of Gogar, knight, with others, is a witness. Robert Qiihyt, notary.
[728, Box 21.
1904. 2-tth April 1622.] Precept under the quarter seal by King James the Sixth
for infefting, in terms of a charter, John Incli.s, servant of Sir George Erskine of
Invertiel, knight, in liferent, and his daughter, Katheuine Inglis, her heirs, etc., in
fee, in the lands of Ruthvcns, Ralliirnie, and Brigton of Ruthvens, all lying in the
sheriffdom of Forfar ; which lands belonged to James Crichton, son of the late Sir
James Crichton of Ruthvens, and were apprised from him on 2nd April instant by a
decree in favour of John Inglis and his daughter. Precept dated at Holyroodhouse,
24th April 1622. [2.J21, Box 64.
1905. 29th May 1622.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a charter
of sale (of date at Brechin, 24th May 1622) by Thomas Beattoun of Alelgound, with
consent of Andrew Wishart of Muirtoun, granting to RoBEUT RoLLOK, citizen of
Brechin, and iI.\K(;ARET Ochterlony, his wife, the lands of the Kirktoun of Aber-
lemno, as in charter of 15th March 1614, No. 1705 supra. Witnesses to charter, Heiny
Lyndesay, brother-german of the late David Lyndesay of M'ayne, John Wardlaw,
messenger, John Chepniane, and Thomas Schewane, notary public. Sasine given by
John Adam, liuilder ('fabcr murarius') in Brechin, as bailie, on 29th .May, James
Carnegie in Aberlempno acting for said Margaret, and recorded at Dundee 16th July,
1622. Witnesses to sasine, Robert Fordell, John Dalgatie, James Mernis, and Archi-
bald Watson, all residing in the said Kirktoun. Notary, Thomas Schewane. [.3120,
Box 82.
1906. 6th June 1622.] Instrument of Sasine in favour of Wili.iaji DoufiLAS of
Tofts, as son and heir of the late Archibald Douglas of Tofts, following on a charter of
alienation and sale to said William, by David Lum.sden of Blanerne, dated at Blanerne,
19th May 1621, of the lands of Easter Lumsden and other.s, with boundaries as in No.
634 supra, in the barony of Coldingham, Berwickshire. Sasine given to Archibald
Douglas of Whitchester, as attorney for Douglas of Tofts, on 6th June 1622 ; recorded
in the general register, 27th (or 21st) June 1622. AVitnesses, Patrick Johnstoun in
Lumsden, William Maltman and Patrick Cranstoun there. Hector Lawrie and Patrick
Purves in Coldingham. Timothy Rouchlaw, of St. Andrews diocese, notary. [1018,
Box 28.
1907. 27th June 1622.] Instrument of Sasine in favoiu- of AxxA Cheisholm,
relict of the late John Napier of Merchistoun, and Alexander Napier, their son, in
terms of the charter, dated 10th January 1622, No. 1892 supra. Sasine given 27th
June 1622 to AVilliam Napier, son of John of Merchiston, as attorney for his brother
Alexander, and recorded at Stirling, 2nd July same year. Witnesses to sasine, William
Graham in Boquhople and Walter Graham in Torrie Easter, his son, with others. [819,
Box 23.
1908. 27th June 1622.] Letters of Gift by King James the Sixth conferring upon
1622] THE LAING CHARTERS 459
James Kay, advocate, the marriage of James Lundy, eldest lawful son and apparent
heir of the late John Lundy of Stratharlie. Edinburgh, 27th June 1622. [729, Box 21.
1909. 18th .July 1622.] Charter by Robert Lyntoun, indwellei' in Dalkeith, in
terms of a contract with K.\THERINE Symsoxe, relict of the late John Mathison, car-
penter in Dalkeith, and mother of Jonet Mathison, the granter's wife, with consent of
the said Jonet, alienating to the said Katherine (1) a fourth part of a husband-land in
Dalkeith, on the south side of High Street, between the lands of William Mow, now of
AVilliam Lyntoun, on east, the lands of the late John Lawson, then of Nicolas Watson,
now of James Watson, on west ; (2) three parts of a cottage-tenement there, as in Nos.
1039 and 1322 supra; (3) five acres in the Langsyde and Thorneycruiks, as described
in charter of 12th July 1621, No. 1873 snjint : To be held blench of the granter. At
Dalkeith, 18th July 1622. Witnesses, Andrew Forsyth in Dalkeith, William Vetch,
senior, and John Symson, father's brother of the said Katherine. Archibald Ros and
Abraham Gray, notaries, sign for Janet Mathe.sone. [1684, Box 43.
1910. 25th July 1622.] Notarial Listrument proceeding on and narrating a precept
of rjai-e constat, dated 25th July 1622, by Robert Bruce, horse-dealer ('ephippiarius '),
burgess of Stirling, now dweller in the Canongate, superior of the subjects, directed to
Edward Brown in Ferrytown, for infefting JoHX Grah.\me, son of the late Henry
Grahame of Medowland of Cornetoun, as nearest and lawful heir of his father, in
a tenement of land presently occupied by David Bruce, father of said Robert, in
the town of Clackmannan, on north side of highway, the lands of the late William
Coustoun on east, of John Hay on west, and ' Doven Wynd ' on north, also of that croft
lying in ' Pittinskene,' in the sherift'dom of Clackmannan, presently occupied by the
said David Bruce, between the lands of Patrick Bruce of Grene on east and south, and
those of Edward Broun of Keir on west : To be held blench for two pennies Scots
yearly, if asked. Witnesses to precept, David Muschet of Calzehat, Alexander Barclay,
writer in Stirling, and others. Sasine given 23rd, and recorded at Stirling on 24th,
August 1622. Witnesses to sasine, Mr. Richard Wright, minister at Clackmannan,
Da\dd Bruce, father of the said Robert Bruce, Thomas Baok, son of Alexander Baok,
merchant, burgess of Stirling, James Robesone, senior, merchant, biu-gess there, A\'alter
Gi'aham of Meklewod, James Cumming, son of John Gumming in Craigtoun, and others.
Alexander Barclay, notary. [772, Bo.x 22.
1911. 2nd November 1622.] Charter by Nicholas Moncreiff, portioner of Auchter-
niouchtie, selling and alienating to James Kentoi;, burgess of the Canongate, and
Cristixa Young, his spouse, a certain tenement in the said burgh of Canongate, on
the north side of the street thereof, having St. Thomas' Chapel on the east, the lands
of .John Crunzeane on the west, with the common highways on north and south, also
the garden of a tenement of the late Leonard Stewinsoun on same side of street,
the late William Aikenhead, joiner, and the late Gavin Crichton, vicar of Airth, being
neighbouring o\mers : To be held in feu-farm of the poor 'bedrellis' or hospitallers of
the hospital of Saints Thomas and Andrew in the alms-house founded l)y George, late
bishoj) of Dunkeld, for a yearl}- reddendo of 30s. Scots to the said ' bedrellis,' also paying
to the abbot of Holyrood burghal rents, with court service, 4s. 9d. in place of 5s., by
reason of an Act of Parliament referring to burnt lands, deducting a fourth part, and
the same sum to the chaplain of St. Thomas' Chapel, founded by the deceased (Javin
Crichton. Dated at the Canongate, 2nd November 1622. Witnesses, John Malloch,
servant of the king, William Smyth, dyer, and Robert Hamilton, baker burgesses of
4G0 CALENDAR OF [1G22
Canongate, and otheis. Walter Logan, clerk of Canongate, signs for grantcr. [4ii7,
Box 12.
1912. 12th November 1622.] Instrument of Sasine following on a contract by
Margaret Layng, daughter and heir of the late Patrick Layng, portioner of Auchter-
nuichty, with consent of Alexander CTuddell, her spouse, in favour of .John Braid in
Ki](juhis and Alison Smart, his spouse, of three third parts of a sixteenth part, or
pound land, of the bondhalrt' of Auchtermuchtie, with commonty in the hill of Auchter-
muchty, and in the lands called ' Qnhytfeild,' within the l)ounds. Sasino given with
the granter's own hands, 12th November, and recorded at Craill Gtli December, 1()L'2.
"Witnesses, Richard Maxwell, Henry Sym, and Robert Dempstertoun, all portioners of
Auchtermuchty, Robei't Gnddcll in Demijstartonn, Alcxandei' Mcrschell, notary in
Falkland, and James Braid in Rili^uhis. .lohn Litiljohn, clerk of the stewartry of Fife,
notary. [1086, Box 29.
1913. 1st December 1622.] Instrument uf Sasine following on a precept in a
charter (dated at Greenwich, 23rd June 162:i) l)y Thomas, Earl of Kellie, etc., in favuui-
of Mr. Patrick Levington of Saltcottis, granting and confirming to him the lands
of Murefield and others as in No. 116 supm, ' Cokinaiker,' with ' clappardis,' rabbits,
etc. [cf. No. 979 sujira and 2042 infra], in the parish of Gullane, constabulary of
Haddington, etc., apprised from George Home of Gullane and Joanna Howcson, his
spouse. .Sasine given by John Wode in Dirltoun, as bailie, 1st Decendier 1622, and
recorded in the particular register, 17th January 1623. Witnesses, John Sydserf of
that Ilk, James Lindsay, portioner of Quareledgsteid, Patrick Forres in Gullane, and
liobert ^\'atsouu there. Notary, (George Stewart, of St. Andrews diocese. [Alexander,
Lord Fenton, his son, is a witness to the earl's charter.] [2459, Bo.x 63.
1914. 23rd Decemljer 16l':2.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding on a precept (dated
3rd December 1622, and attached to the instrument) by Charles, Prince of Wales, etc.,
for infefting John Shaw of Greinok, as nearest and lawful heir of his father, James
Shaw, in the lands of Fynnart, a twenty-merk land, lying in the Imiliary of Renfrew,
formerly held of the late Sir James Schaw of Sauchie, knight, but now of the Prince,
in terms of an Act of Parliament; taking security for £160, lieing three years' rent at
£53, 6s. 8d. yearly, and eight red roses in dujjlication of blench. Sasine given by Brise
Sempill of Craigbaitt, sheriflf-depute, Mr. Robert Shaw, brother-german of John Shaw,
being attorney, on 23rd December 1622, and recorded in the general register of sasines,
etc., 18th January 1623. Witnesses, William Shaw, lawful son of Roljert Shaw of
Bargarrane, Duncan M'Qucir, his servant, William Shaw, servant of John Shaw, and
William Parker, servant of sheriff. Alexander Sempill, sheriff-clerk of Renfrew, notary.
[182, Box 7.
1915. 30th December 1622.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a
charter of alienation (dated at Haddington, 24th December 1622) by George Heplmrn,
fiar of Aulderstoun, with consent of his father. Sir Robert Hepbin-n of Aulderstoun,
knight, in favour of Patrick Youn(i, burgess of Haddington, and Elizaheth Hei-burn,
his spouse, of four acres of land lying contiguous, part of the lands called Ruid laiid.s,
of which acres two are occupied by James Quhite, burgess of said burgh, and other two
presently by John Schairp in Nunland, lying in the sheriffdom of Edinburgh and con-
stabulary of Haddington. Sasine given 30th December 1622, by James Cockbinii of
Wester Monkrig, provost of Haddington, as liailie, John Cock))Urn aeting for Elizabeth
1(323] THE LAING CHARTERS 461
Hepburn. Witnesses, Walter Setouii, Friuicis Lyll, Robert (lr;iy, Patrick Buchaiiiian,
and Archibald Todrig, burgesses of said Ijurgh. Notary, Mr. James Gray, of St. Andrews
diocese. [2703, Box 69.
1916. January lOi'."}.] PrecejJt of Vhtre Cuiidat by Williain Cluurtcniris of
Auchinstrowaue, superior, for infefting NiNlAN Fergus.son, as nearest and lawful heir
of the late Fergus Fergusson, tailor, his grandfather, and Alexander Fergusson of
Knokauchlie, his father, son and heir of Fergus, in the two-merk lands of Knokauchlie,
lying within the graiiter's lands of Stroneschelloch, Iwrony of (ileiicarne and shire of
Dumfries; the said lands lieing held blench formerly of the late John Ulencorse of that
Ilk and his heirs, authors (jf the granter in Stroneschelloch, and now of the gi-anter.
' Apud templum de Glencarne,' January 1623. Witnesses, William Fergusson of
Craigdarroch [who is also named as bailie], Thomas Fergu.sson of Miniegrew (1), John
Douglas of Killewarrand, and John Rig, notary public. [1474, Box 38.
1917. -Jth February 162.3.] Lease by John Stewart (not designed, but cf. Nos. 1805
supra and 1990 infra), with consent of Francis Stewart, his elder brother, Alexander Cran-
stoun of Moreistoun, and \\'illiam L)ouglas of Ivelie, for their interest, in favour of J.iMES
Douglas, ' attending his Majestie for dispatch of Scottes affaires,' letting to him for
the term of nineteen years the tcinds and teindsheaves of the lands of Easter and Wester
Brokholes and Berrihill, lying in the parish of Coldingham, barony of Coldingham and
shire of Berwick, at a yearly rental of £10. Dated at London and Edinburgh, 5th
February 1623. William, Lord Graustoun, John Cranstoun of Thorndykes, James
Douglas, writer, and others, witnesses. [644, Box 19.
1918. 15th February 1623.] Instrument of Resignation by Joiix SciiAW of
Grenok of the lands of Wester Grenok-sehaAr, the lands of Drummuling and Spango
Cunningham, with annualrents, etc., in the shire of Renfrew, as in No. 810 siijira, in
favour of himself azid his heirs. Done in the upper council-house, Edinburgh, 15th
February 1623. Witnesses, Mark Hamilton, Alexander Douglas and Robert Chalmers,
macers. Mr. James Scot, notary public. [1841, Box 47.
1919. 23rd February 162.'!.] N(jtarial Instrument narrating the resignation to
the exchecjuer by Sii; Thomas Thomso.v of Dudingston, knight, of the lands of \\'ester
and Easter Dudingston, with mill, etc., which resignation was accepted, and the said
lands were redelivered to the .said Sir Thomas, in terms of a charter to lie made tlicrcim.
Done at Holyrood, 23rd February 162.'i. Witnesses, Mr. James Duihainc of Kvnneill,
Mr. William Chalmers, writer in Edinburgh, and others. Alexander Carniichacl, of
St. Andrews diocese, notary. [642, Box 19.
1920. 6th March 1623.] Charter iiy Henry Pitcairn of that Ilk, and David
I'itcairn, his .son, fiar thereof, with consent of Henry's wife, Isobel Balfour, alienating
to Henry Braid in Kilmarone and Catherine Litjisden, his wife, in terms of a
contract dated 7th March 1621, an aniutalrcnt of five merks Scots from the Mains of
Forthir, in the .sheriffdom of Fife. Dated and signed at Forthir, 6th .March 1623.
David Pitcairn, residing in Forthir, and others, witnesses. [929, Box 26.
1921. 17th March 1623.] Instrument of Sasine in terms of a jireeept of sasine
(dated 25th Februaiy 1623) liy Charles, Prince of Scotland and Wales, etc., for infeft-
ing GEuiKiE Melville, as heir of his fathci-, the laic Sir An<lrow .Melville of Garvock,
402 CALENDAR (»F [1623
kniglit, ill tlic lands of Garvok-wood, and three-quarters of South Foid and others, in
the parish and regality of Dunfermline and sheriffdom of Fife, which lands of Garvok-
wood, with tcinds, arc now worth £G, l.'5s. 4d. Scots yearl}-, and the lands of South
Foid, £S, 16s. yearly, with sixteen poultry and a half, with dnplicaiid at entry of heirs,
and they have been in the hands of the superior since 1G17, by the decease of the
said Sir Andrew : reserving from the precept the lands called the South Ward of
Garvok-wood, with mill, etc., lying on the south side of the 'South l)urne,' sold by the
.said Sir Andrew and Elizaheth Hamilton, his wife, to Sir Heiny \\'ardlaw of Pitreavie
knight. Sasine given by Mr. Thomas Wardlaw of Logic, bailie-depute of regality,
17th, and recorded at Crail 20th, March 1623. AVitnesscs, Mr. Thomas Melvi'll,
lirother of John Melvill of Kaitli, Mr. David Kingorne, notary, Alexander, his son,
and John and James Walwood, serjeants of said regality. Notary, James Kingorne.
[2722, Box 70.
1922. I'^^th March 1623.] Instrument of Sasine in favour of RoBEitx St.VNEHOUS,
portioner of Maistertoun, and Isobell.v Cr.NiSGH.\ME, his spouse, following on a
charter and precept of sasine, dated at Garvok, 18th March 1623, by George Melvill of
Garvok, with consent of Dame Elizabeth Hamilton, his mother, granting to them
three-quarters of the lands of Southfoid, in the parish and regality of Dunfermline and
.shire of Fife: To be held of the crown for £8, 16s. Scots yearly, etc. Sasine given
by Thomas Wardlaw of Logic, as bailie. [Among the witnesses to the charter are
'William Melvill, brother-german of the granter, Alexander Kinghorne, brother-german
of .Mr. David Kingorne, writer in Dunferndine. Among the witnesses to the .sasine
is James Walwood, Ijrother-german to John 'Walwood, Serjeant of the regality of
Dunfermline.] Sasine dated 18th, and recorded at Craill 20th, March 1623. Mr.
David Kingorne, notary. [439, Box 12.
1923. 22nd .March 1623.] Charter by Alexander Ni.sbet of Grcenholm, su|)crior
of the lands, with con.sent of James Nisbet in Mylnesj'de, his elder son and apparent
heir, granting in feu-farm to JoHN Wilson, tailor in Newmylnes, the sixpenny lands in
Grecnholm, occupied by William Broun in Newmylnes, and Margaret Lowdoun, his
spouse, with the houses ami yard presently occupied by George Lowdoun, lying in the
40s. land of Grecnholm, parish of Galstoun and shire of Ayr ; which lands belonged to
and were resigned by Hew Broun in Newmylls, in favour of the said John Wilson :
To be held for a yearly feu of 6s. 8d. At the burgh of Newmylnes, 22nd March
1623. Witnesses, Andrew Lockhart in Newmylnes, Hugh Wilson, fuller there, Hugh
Nisbet in Newocklaw, and others. Chai-les Hall, noUiry, leads the granter's hand at
pen. [1661, Box 43.
1924. 21st April 1623. J Precept of t'ldrc I'uitsUil liy -Mr. ^\"illiam Nairne, parson
of Dysart, rector of the rectory there, for infefting John ^\'ILLIAMSON, son of the late
William 'Williamson, mariner, burgess of Dysart, as heir of his said father and of his
own l)rother-german, the late William \\'illiamson [son of first William], in a tenement
of land within said rectory, bounded, as described, by the tenements and lands of
Da^•id Peadic, Andrew Jack, and the late Robert Hutchcoun's heirs on north, east, and
south, and the highway on west ; held in feu-farm of the granter for 10s. yearly. At
Dysart, 21st .\pril 1623. David Synison, elder, bailie of Dysart, and Mr. Alan
Lawmonth, reader at the church of Dysart, with others, witnesses. [1672, Box 43.
1925. 21st May 1623.] Discharge by John Moncreirt' of Lialcaskie, executor
1623] THE LAING CHxVRTERS 463
flative quoud lion executa to the late Alexander MoncreitT, some time of Balcaskie, his
uncle, ratifying and confirming to Hexry Pitcairx of that Ilk a discharge of Mr.
Archibald ^loncreifl" of Balgony to the late Mr. Andro Pitcairn, brother-german of
Henry, and to Mr. Eobert Broun of Pitcany. At Pittenweem, 21st May 1623.
Ephraim Mehill, minister there, and James Airth, notary, witnesses. [161.3, Box 41.
1926. 9th June 1623.] Charter b\- Richard Hamilton of Greinheuck, chamberlain
of Kinneil, and Jean Livingstone, his spouse, granting and alienating to Jame.s Leckie
in Borrowstouness, and M.ARr;.A.RET YouxG, his wiie, seventy-two feet in length of what
was formerly waste land from the west gable of the house of the late John Aikin, with
the houses for the present built on the same, lying in the middle of the bank of their
common on the west side of the town of Borrowstoness, formerlj' belonging to the late
James Falconer, , in Over Kynneil, and Katherine Rob, his wife, disponed to them
by Stephen Hamilton in Borrowstoness [see Xo. 1764 supra], and then l»y Katherine
Rob and her son, James Falconer, to Richard Hamilton, lying between the rest of the
said common belonging to him, on the east and west, a gi-eat stone in the said bank and
the rest of the bank above the stone on the south, and the present highway on the
north, in the barony of Kinneil and shire of Linlithgow : To be held to the grantees
and their heirs for a yearly sum of £3, 10s. Scots, one capon at Easter ('Pasche')
yearly, and one ' dayis wark ' yearly of the said James, or the price thereof, which shall
be given to others of that calling, in name of feu-farm ; also the heirs and assignees of
said James shall pay £12 Scots for all demands ; the feu to be void if three years' duty
is unpaid. Dated at Borrowstoness, 9th June 1623. Witnesses, Thomas Levingstoun
of Ballintone, Mr. Thomas Ambrose, minister at Slammanan mure, and Alexander
Neilsoun (writer of deed), notary public. Signed by the granters. Two .seals attached,
the first, that of Richard Hamilton — three cinquefoils, with an illegible mark between,
perhaps a mullet ; the second, with legend, ' S. Gabrielis Liuinstoune,' bearings defaced,
said to be Jean Livingstone's seal. [2717, Box 70.
1927. 2.5th June 1623.] Charter by Alexander Udnie, merchant, burgess of
Aberdeen, conveying to John H.uiiltoun of Airdrie the granter's 20s. lands of
Arnbuckill, called Easter Mains, occupied formerly by John Gray, presently bv Thomas
Lynning, the bounds beginning on the south side of the water of Calder, ascending north-
ward on the west side of the ' Drawdyk ' to the ' eschetries ' [ash-trees] growing near the
AYester Mains of Arnbuckill, occupied by Archibald AValker, and from these northward
by a marsh to ' Loch lepatie,' Inng on west side of said Easter Mains, and from the loch
eastward by a marsh called 'Midflow Mos,' including 'the haill Loch rig' at the head of
the ' Blind burne ' which bounds the lands, from the east town of Arnbuckill, descend-
ing by said burn to the water of Calder — all lying in the barony of Monkland and
sheriffdom of Lanark : To be held in feu-farm for 25s. Scots yearly. Dated at
Edinburgh, 2-5th June 1G23. Signed, ' Alexander AVdnie of Auchtterellem.' Witnesses,
William Baillie of Carnbrew, the said Thomas Lynning, Mr. James Eobertoun and
Mr. Robert Petrie, writers, and others. [447, Box 13.
1928. 29th July 1623.] Charter by James Kennedy of Blairquhan, in terms of an
ol)ligation by Josiah Stewart of Bonytoiui, as principal, and James Stewart, Lord
Ochiltrie, Alexander, Lord Stewart of Garleis, the said James Kennedy, Hugh
Kennedy of Girvan Mains, and William Stewart in Ayr, as cautioners, to John
QrHYTEFORD in Balloch, conveying to the said John (under reversion) the lands of
Blairquhan, in the earldom of Carrick and sheriflUom of Ayr, in security of an annual-
4fi4 CALENDAR OF [1623
rent of 1000 merks Scots. D<ated at Ediiilmrgh, 29th July 1G23. Witnesses, Mr.
James Makgill, burgess of EdinlMirgh, and John Schaw, notary public. [227, Box 8.
1929. Otli August (0 162.3.] Precept of C7'v/v> Comtut by John, Earl of M:ir, for
infeftiiig JuiiN EwiXG, portioner of Southfield, as nearest and lawful heir of his father,
the late Thomas Ewing, portioner of Southfield, in the lands of Powhouse, in the
barony of Cambuskenneth and shire of Clackmannan, formerly belonging to David
Balfour, and apprised from David Balfour, his sou and heir, and his curators, by the late
Thomas Ewing : To be held of the granter for thirty-four merks Scots money yearly,
with twenty-four capons and nine tame geese at Michaelmas and Easter, in name of
feu-farm. Dated at Alloa, 6th 1623. [Date blank, but perhaps August.] Wit-
nesses, Mr. Archiliald Haldane, constable of the Castle of Stirling, Thomas Craigengclt
of that Ilk, Henry Dow and John Williamson, sheriff-clerk of Stirling, the earl's
ser\'itors. [2804, Box 73.
1930. 13th August 1623.] Charter by William Carnegie, skinner, burgess of the
burgh of Edinburgh, alienating, in terms of a contract, to D.vvin Home, eldest son and
heir-apparent of Peter Home of Harcarse, the lands and town of Ecclcs and mains of the
same ; the lands of Wiangholmehill, Catchelrig, Wormetlaw, Elwodelaw, and Wester
.Mer.singtoun, lying in the sheriffdom of Berwick : To be held blench of the granter for
one penny Scots. Precept of sasine directed to Thomas Trotter of Catchelraw. Dated
at Edinburgh, 13th August 1623. Witnesses, John Leirmont, W.S., Edinburgh, George
Inglis (writer of deed) and Mr. George Trotter, his servitors. [1388, Box 36.
1931. 8th September 1623.] Instrument of Sasine following on precept in the
above charter. Sasine given 8th September, and recorded in the general register,
22nd October 1623. Witnesses, John Bowmaker of Prentonanhill, Mr. Alexander
Trotter, son of George Trotter of Prentonane, John Home, servant of Sir George Home
of Ecdes, knight, and John Hog, dweller in Eccles. John Leirmont, notary public.
[1560, Box 40.
1932. 10th September 1623.] Charter Ijy Charles, Prince of Scotland and Wales,
etc. [afterwards King Charles the First], confirming a charter (dated 16th and 18th
August 1623) by William Philp of Brieriehill, indweller in Dunfermline, and Elizabeth
Lindsay, his spouse, in favour of James Davvlim;, mariner, residing at the west end of
South Queensferry, and MARdAUET Currour, his spouse, of the lands called Clouttis-
croft or Cluttiscroft, consisting of four .acres, lying and bounded as described, in the
parish and regality of Dunfermline and shire of Fife : To be held in feu and heritage.
Confirmed at Holyroodhouse, 10th September 1623. Portion of prince's seal attached.
[618, Box 18.
1933. 11th September 1623.] Charter by Mr. David Lindesay, rector of the
parish church of liestalrig, and Mr. .John Cranstoun, minister at Leith, with the elders
('seniores') and deacons of the kirk and session of Leith, proprietors of the lands and
chaplainry of St. James, in Newhaven, in name of the poor of that hospital, granting to
Walter Ker, son and heir of the late Thomas Ker, indweller of the foresaid town of
Newhaven, and to Agnes Anderson, his spouse, their heirs, etc., seven small houses,
bounded by the gable of the said chapel of St. .Tames, and the lands of the late Patrick
Wilson, now of Thomas Robesone, on the west, the links (' viridarium ') of Newhaven
on the east, the highway on the south, and the lands of James Anderson on the north ;
Ifi24] THE LAIXG CHARTERS 465
also three other houses, bounded by the hind of the late Alexandei' Nicoll, then of John
Wilson, now of John Cunninghame and Janet Fortoun, his spouse, on north, the
highway on south, common vennel on east, and the ' linx ' of Newhaven on west, — all
in the said town of Newhaven and shire of Edinburgh : To be held in feu-farm for a
yearly feu of X3, Cs. 8d. At the church of Leith, 11th September 1623. John
Sibbald, reader there, and Andrew Mortimer, Serjeant, witnesses. [1772, Box 46.
1934. 1st October 162.3.] Charter by Charles, Prince of Scotland and Wales, etc.,
granting to J.'\>rKS Cunnixgh.\m of Aikat the lands and barony of Blairquhan, in the
earldom of Carrick and sheriffdom of Ayr, now in the hands of the superior by reason
of recognition, because of alienation by Josias Stewart, formerly of Blairquhan, or
James Kennedy, now of Blairquhan. Holyrood, 1st Octoljer 1623. [1062, Box 29.
1935. 1st Octol)er 1623.] Precept liy Charles, Prince of Scotland and AVales, for
infefting James CuNYNGH.iME of Aikat in the lands and barony of Blairquhan, in
terms of preceding charter. 1st October 1623. [440, Box 12.
1936. 11th November 1623.] Letters of Reversion by Adam Cunningham of
Merkyll and Eupham ]\Iaxwell, his spouse, binding themselves, on payment of £9000
Scots, to restore to Mr. Alexander Seytoun of Gargunnock, Marioun Maulde, his
spouse, and Alex.vxder Seytoun, their son and apparent heir, the said Mr. Alexander's
half of the lands of Gargunnock, with the chapel and half mill, mill lands, etc., extend-
ing to a £10 land, with tower, houses, etc., within Mr. Alexander's five-nierk land of
Gargunnock, formerly belonging to the late John Seytoun of Tullibodie, his brother,
excepting from the said £10 land the 20s. land thereof lately granted by Mr. Alex-
ander to the late George Seytoun, his brother, in the liarony of (iargunnock and shire
of Stirling ; also the said five-merk land of Gargunnock which belonged to the said
John Seytoun, with his part of the mill, acquired from him by Mr. Alexander, except
that merk land called Kipdarroch, some time belonging to Walter Leckie of that Ilk,
with the 40(1. land lying in the hill head of Gargunnock, lately disponed by Mr. Alex-
ander to his brother George, all united and lying in said barony ; which lands had been
mortgaged for the above sum. At Gargunnock, 11th November 1623. Witnesses,
Alexander Leckie of that Ilk, James Forster of Logic, John Williamson, sheriff- and
town-clerk of Stirling, and Mr. William Justice, minister at Gargunnock. This writ
is very faint. [2318, Box .59.
1937. 24th January 1624.] Instrument of Sasine of the same tenement and annual-
rent as in No. 1239 supra, 31st March 1-592, given by Peter Somervell, one of the bailies
of Edinburgh, to John Henrysoun of Tinnygask, as son and heir of the late Colonel
Sir Robert Henrysoun of Tinnygask, knight (' militis coronalli '), his father. Sasine
given 24th Jainiary 1624. Witnesses, William Blair of Aukheavin, Mr.' William Hay,
son of Mr. John Hay, town-clerk, Thomas Cochrane and William Robiesoun, Serjeants
of said burgh. Notary, Mr. John Hay. [3136, Box 82.
1938. 2Gth January 1624.] Instrument of Sasine following on the precept, dated
1st October 1623, No. 1934 sujmi, by Charles, Prince of Wales, etc., for infefting James
CUNNiNGiiAJi of Aiket in the lands and barony of Blairquhan. Sasine given by James
Gibsone, younger, in Auchlin, as bailie, before the gates of the castle and fortalice of
Blainiuhan, to George Stewart in Robertoun, attorney for grantee, on 26th January
1624. Witnesses, John Makturke, servitor of George Stewart of Robertoun, Rot^ert
3n
466 CALENDAR OF [1624
Ferguson, Andrew Afan and Hugh Mitchell, servitors of the Tiaird of Caprintonn.
James Gibsone, of 8t. Andrews diocese, notary public No evidence of registration.
[228, Box 8.
1939. 10th March 1624.] Notarial Instrument narrating that David Mitchelson,
one of the bailies of Edinburgh, went to the tenement of land of the late Samuel
Somervcl, merchant and burgess of said burgh, on the north side of the High Street,
in ' Tailliefeires clois,' and bounded as described of date 8th April 1615, No. 1724 supni,
and there, in obedience to certain letters of the lords of session, gave sasinc of said
tenement to Robert H.\lybui;ntoun, son lawfid to Robert Halybiniiton, elder, mer-
chant and burgess of said burgh, as cessioner and assignee constituted b}' Laurence
Keir, servitor of Mr. John Skene, clerk of session, in and to a process and decree of
apprising at the instance of the said Laurence against Jean Somervel, lawful daughter
of the above-named Samuel. Sasine given 19th JLarch 1624. ^Vitnesses, the said
Robert Halyburnetoun, senior, Alexander Makcartnay, servitor of notary, Alexander
Wood and John Jaksoun, Serjeants of said burgh. Notary, Mr. William Hay, depute-
clerk of burgh. [2850, Box 75.
1940. 19th (March or May) 1624.] Charter by John, lord of Loudoun and Kyles-
mure, etc., confirming a charter of alienation (dated at Ma\ichline, 28th May 1622), by
Hugh Crawfurd in Trabeoih, with consent of Robert Crawfurd, his eldest son and heir,
and Margaret Stewart, his wife, alienating to Andrew Fo(;o, brother to John Fogo in
Grenoktoun, the 10s. lands (old extent) of Grenoktoun called Crukitbank, presently
occupied by John Reid, also the 5s. lands of Netherwood called Burne, presently occupied
by Thomas Richart, in the lordship and regality of Kylesnunc and sheriffdom of Ayr :
To })e held of Lord Loudoun and Sir John Campbell of Lawers, knight, his heirs and
assignees contained in his marriage contract with Lady Margaret Campbell, grand-
daughter of the said Lord, in feu-farm for a yearly feu-duty of 18s. 4d. Scots money,
with a duplicand at the entry of each heir, also paying suits of court at three head pleas
for the said lord.ship, to be held at the place of Mauchline, the said Andrew Fogo and
his heirs also grinding their growing grain at the mill called the ' Mure myln,' and
paying multures and other dues as in old infeftments. ■ Clause of warrandice in usual
form, but excepting a lease of the 5s. lands of Burne let to Thomas Richart, tailor.
Precept of sasine directed to John Fogo in Greinoktoun, as bailie. Witnesses to chartei-
(which is said to be written by Mr. William Stephenson (' Stephani '), schoolmaster in
Mauchleine), Robert Colvill in Lefnesok, William Duncane of Hoilhouse, and William
Prymrois, messenger in Mauchleine, Mr. Andrew Dalrympill and Henry Prymrois,
notaiies, signing for granters. Confirmation (written by William ^Mitchell, notary,
servitor of said Mr. Andrew) dated at Over Whythauehe, 19th (March or May) 1024.
Witnesses, John Campbell, servitor to Mr. Francis Brotme in Over AMiythauche, Andrew
Broun in Terrioche, and the said Mr. Andrew Dalrympill. [2609, Box 67.
1941. 22nd May 1624.] Charter of Alienation and Sale by William Grahame of
Farnieflet, in terms of a contract, dated 22nd May 1624, betwixt him, with Sir Robert
Grahame of Morphie, knight, Patrick Lichtoun, provost of Montrose, and John Grahame
in Caiddcottis, his cautioners, on the one part, and Andrew Gn.VH.iME in Cragie, for
himself, and Ann.v Wood, his spouse, and for their daughters Anna, Magdalena, and
Margaret Grahame, on the other part, granting and disponing to the said Andrew
Grahame, Anna, his wife, and to their daughters equally between them, the lands of the
Mains of Farnieflet and the lands of Glisland, with the teindsheaves, in the parish of
1624] THE LAING CHARTERS 467
Kiiineff and shire of Kincardine : To be held a in>: of the crown for the usual services.
Dated at Aberdeen, 22nd May 1624. Witnesses, Mr. William Eay, advocate in
Aberdeen, William Leask there, George Gawin in CoUilaw, and Mr. Alexander Thomson,
notary, Aberdeen, writer of deed. [456, Box 13.
1942. 1st July 1624.] Instrument of Sasine following on the precept in the above
charter for infefting Andrew Graham in Craigie and Anne Wood, his spouse, and
Anne, Magdalene, and Margaret Graham, their daughters, in the lands of Mains
of Farniflet and others, as described. Sasine given 1st July 1624, by David Forbes in
Overtoiin of Easter Kinneft", bailie, and registered 22nd November 162-5 in the parti-
cular register. Witnesses, Andrew Stewart in Fasyd, George Forbes in Overtoun of
Easter Ivinneft', Gilbert Forbes there, and Alexander Singeor, servitor of Andrew
Graham. Notary, James Lyoun, of St. Andrews diocese. [2756, Box 71.
1943. 1st July 1624.] Discharge by Mr. [Sir] Thomas Henrisone, Lord Charteris
[Chesters], in name of William, Earl of Tullibardine, etc., and also by Barbara Henri-
sone, spouse to James Spittell of Leuquhat, in favour of the said J.\ME.s Spittell
of Leu(juhat, for the sum of 400 merks Scots, for the terms of Martinmas 1623 and
^\'hitsunday 1624, as the amount of payment due yearly by the said James during his
non-reconciliation with the said Barbara Henrisone, his spouse. Dated at Edinburgh,
1st July 1624. Witnesses, John Henrison of Fordell, Alexander Spittell of Blair.
[76, Box 2.
1944. 9th July 1624.] Instrument of Kesignation narrating that Colin Campbell,
brother to Duncan Campbell of Glenlyoun, as procurator for Andrew Fogow in Greinok-
toun, resigned into the hands of John, lord of Loudoun, etc., the lands of Grenoktoun
called Crukitbank, and Netherwood or Burne, described in No. 1940 supra, in favour
of Tho>lvs Gibson in Hallis, his heirs, etc. Done in Lord Loudoun's chamber at
Mauchline, 9th July 1624. Witnesses, Mr. John Keid, minister at Muirkirk, John
Campbell and George Hay, servitors of Lord Loudoun, and William Mitchell, notary,
servitor to the notary, Mr. Andrew DalrjTnpill, of Glasgow diocese. [2610, Box 67.
1945. 9th July 1624.] Charter by John, Lord Loudoun, of the said lands, follow-
ing upon the above resignation, and in the same terms as No. 1940 Mtiyiv, in favour of
Thomas Gibson. Written by the above AMlliam Mitchell, and dated at Mauchline,
9th July 1624. Same ^Wtnesses as in 2)receding writ. [2611, Box 67.
1946. 9th July 1624.] In.strument of Sasine following on a charter, dated at
liauiilton, 23rd June 1624, by Anna Cuimingham, Marchioness of Hamilton, having
power from her husband, James, [second] ^larquis of Hamilton, during his absence from
the kingdom, with consent as stated, granting to Mr. J.ames Baillie of Braidhirst
and Margaret Hamilton, his wife, the lands of Carnebrew, in the parish of BothweU
and shire of Lanark. Sasine given by John Hamiltoun of Orbestoun, as bailie, 25th
June, and rccoided at Hamilton, 9th July 1624. \\'itnesses, Andrew Fynmeltoun at
Carnebrew mill, John Baillie, servant of William Baillie of Carnebrew, and others.
Bartholomew Robertoun, of Glasgow diocese, notary public. [1739, Box 45.
1947. 23rd July 1624.] Precept of Clare Constat by John, Earl of Cassillis, etc.,
directed to John Stewart, brother natural of Alexatider, Earl of Gallowa\', a.s ))ailie, for
infefting John M'Gowne, as nearest and lawful heir of his father, the late John
468 CALENDAR OF [1624
M'Gowne of Skeoch, in the five-mcrk land of Skeoch, lying in the parish of Whithorn,
barony of Dnimmastoun, near Whithorn, and sheriffdom of Wigton ; held of the granter
in fee and heritage for twenty merks 6s. 8d. yearly, with duplicand at entry of heirs,
three suits of court yearly, the services due and wont, and not prejudicing the earl's
mill of Dunnonis. Dated at Edinburgh, iSrd July 1621. Witnesses, Andrew Agnew,
younger, of Lochnaw, and Fergus Kennedy and Alexander Hamilton, the earl's servitors.
[•2528, Box 64.
1948. 6th August 1624.] Instrument of Sasine following on precept in charter No.
UU.5 siijuv, in favour of Thoslv.s Gibson. Sasine given by David Ilucheon in Greinok
-Mains, as bailie, loth July, and recorded at Irvine 6th August, 1624. Witnesses,
John Fogo in Greinoktoun, John Nord(?) in Blaksyde, Andrew Hucheon, brother of
David, and James Uddart in Greinoktoun. Notary, 'William Mitchell, of Glasgow
diocese. [2612, Box 67.
1949. 10th September 1624.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a
charter of sale (dated at Dunkeld and Cairniclochs, 6th and 2-5th May 1624) by John
Steuart, senior, of Airntullie, and John Steuart, his son, fiar of AirntuUie, with consent
of Barbara Hay and Jean Blair, their respective spouses, in favour of Charles Kollok,
burgess of Perth, and J.vnet Pennycook, his spouse, of an annualrent of 205 merks
secured over the lands of Airntullie, in that barony and shire of Perth. Sasine given
by John ^Vircher in Airntullie, bailie, 10th September 1624, and recorded at Perth 11th
November same year. Witnesses, John Ambrois, portioner of Fungorth, Hugh Kj-nneir
in Airntullie, and John Steuart there. Notaiy, William Fytlj of Dunkeld diocese.
[2224, Box 56.
1950. 26th October 1624.] Charter by ^Uexander Livingstone of Belstane, as
superior, confirming a charter (dated at Balshaw, .31st August 1624) by .John Weir of
Balschaw, heritable proprietor of the lands, granting to Katheuixe H.vjiiltun, lawful
daughter of the late John Hamilton of Auchinglen, in terms of a matrimonial contract
between her and himself, dated 1.3th August [1624], in her virginitj-, in liferent, the
whole equal half of the lands of Balshaw, occupied and possessed by the granter, with
the half of all the houses, privileges of the common moor of Belstane, etc. — all lying in
the parish of Carlouk and shire of Lanark : To be held from the granter, of Alexander
Livingstone of Belstane, superior, for a feu-duty of 50s. yearly, and relieving the superior
jiro ndn of the crown taxes and upkeep of the parish church. Witnesses to charter
confirmed, Robert Kennedy of Auchinglen, .John Forrest, apparent of Over Corsfuird,
William Forrest of Maschok mill, and James Cunynghame, notary jiublic. Charter of
confirmation dated at Lanark, 26th October 1624. Witnesses, Walter Carmichael of
Hyndfuird, Rodolph Weir, writer in Lanark, Andre^v Huchisonc, notary, Gavin Blair,
writer, .John Ogstoun, his servitor (writer of deed), and the above Robert Kennedy.
[2909, Box 76.
1951. 9th November 1624.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept, dated
at Symontoune, 4th November 1624, by Mr. James Baillie of Crimpcramp, and charter,
granting to Alexander Baillie of Bagbie two davochs of land of the lauds of Baigray,
in Crawfordjohn, extending to 16s. 8d. of land of old extent, with tower, etc., in the
parish of Crawfordjohn and shire of Lanark. Witnesses to precept, John Symountoun,
younger, of that Ilk, James and Robert Symontoun, his cousins, .James Gray, notary in
Lanark, and others. Sasine given by John Symontoune, younger, of that Ilk, bailie,
1624] THE LAIN G CHARTERS 469
9th, and recorded at Lanark 15th, November 1624. Witnesses to sasine, John Hamil-
ton, younger, of Gilkerscleuch, Mr. Robert Lindsay, minister at Crawfordjohn church,
and others. James Gray, of Glasgow diocese, notary. [1001, Box 27.
1952. 12th November 1G24.] Release in the form of a notarial instrument, in
which Donald M'Conil V'Ay in Ley is acknowledges receipt from Thomas Robertson,
merchant, burgess of Liverness, of three hundred merks and forty pounds, in retui-n
for which he releases two particates of land on the west side of Dimsdale Street in
Inverness, bounded between the lands of Thomas Vaus on south, those of William
Makconchie, merchant, on north, and the castle wall on west, and resigns them in
the hands of Duncan Forbes, one of the bailies of Inverness, who gave sasine to
Robertson. At Inverness, 12th November 1624. Testing clause partly cut, but John
Cuming, reader ('lectore') of the burgh of Inverness, is named as witness. A counter
release is written on the back — Thomas Robertson to Donald M'Conil Vicay, dated 12th
November 1629. [1801, Box 46.
1953. 13th November 1624.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept of chire
constat, dated at Coldenknowes, 11th November 1624, by Sir John Home of Colden-
knowes, knight, for infefting Robert Home, as nearest and lawful heir of his late
brother, David Home, eldest son of Peter Home of Harcas, in the lands of Wester
Mersingtoun, with manor-place, etc., in the parish of Eccles and sheritidom of Berwick.
Witnesses to precept, Sir James Home of Ecclis, knight, John Home, son of the
granter, and James Bailzie, the granter's servitor. Sasine given by William Fuird in
Cruiklaw, bailie, 13th November 1624, and recorded at Lauder 8th January 1625.
Witnesses, Alexander Home of Rowingston, John Blaikietor, his servant, Peter Home
of Harris, and James Home, officer in Duns. Notary, James Douglas, of Glasgow
diocese. [3153, Box 82.
1954. 25th November 1624.] Charter by James Kennedy of Blairquhan, with
consent of his spouse, Anna Stewart, in terms of a contract between them and Joiix
WiiiTEFOORD in Balloch, dated 1623, alienating to him the lands of Blairquhan
and others named. Charter ^vritten by John Makilwreth, servitor of Thomas Couttis,
AV.S., and signed at Maybole, 25th November 1624. Witnesses, Gilbert Ros of
Millanderdaill, John Cochrane, notary public, and John Schaw, notary. [2351, Box 60.
1955. 26th November 1624.] Charter by Mr. Patrick Crawfurtl of Cartsburn, in
temis of a contract between himself, his wife, Jean Cuiniinghani, and Ror.EitT B.u;,
merchant, citizen of Glasgow, alienating to the said Robert the 40s. lands of Cartslmrn,
with mill called Greinokmill, and astricted multures of the twenty-merk lands of
Greinok, extending to the twentieth peck, mill lade, mill lands, with pasturage of two
cows on the mains of Greinok, with the cows there and their herd ; lying in the barony
of Greinok, parish of Innerkip, shire of Renfrew : To be held in feu-farm for a reddendo
to John Crawford of Kilbirnie, as superior, of 40s. and twelve capons yearly for the
lands of Cartsburn, and for the mill lands, eight bolls of oatmeal of old rent and 3s. 4d.
of augmentation. Dated and signed at Glasgow, 26th November 1624. William
Anderson, son of the late William Anderson of Stobcors, Sir AValter Steuart of Minto,
and others, witnesses. Writ very faint. [1058, Box 29.
1956. 27th November 1624.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that Mr. Patrick
Crawfurd of Cart.'sburn, for a sum of money paid to him and .Ti>;ui Cinmingham. his
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wife, with his own hands gave sasine to Robert Bar, merchant, citizen of Glasgow,
of the 40s. lands of Cartsburn, with pasturage of two cows in the mains of Greinock,
and free ish and entry for his animals to the moor of Greinock, with the mill of
Greinock and astricted multures of the twentj'-merk land of Greinock, extending to
the twentieth peek, with mill lands, etc., in the barony of Greinock, parish of Inverkip,
and sherift'dom of Renfrew. Sasine given 27th November 1624, and recorded at
Glasgow 2nd January 162.5. Witnesses, John Crawfuird of Milnetoun, Alexander and
James Crawfuird in Cartisburn, and John Henrie, miller at said mill of Greinock.
Notary, William Woddrop, of Gla.sgow diocese. [2860, Box 75.
1957. 1st December 1624.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a
charter (dated 25th November 1624) by James Kennedy of Blairquhan, of the lands of
Blairquhan to John Whitefokd in Maybole [under reversion for 20,000 merks].
Sasine given by John Sinckler, as bailie, 1st December 1624, and recorded at Irvine
12th January 1625. Witnesses, Mr. John M'Quorne, minister at Stratoun, John Dik
in Mains of Blairquhan, Thomas Miller in Miletoun, and John Hannay in Blairquhan.
Notary, John Schaw, of Glasgow diocese. [2603, Box 67.
1958. 31st December 1624.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that in teims of a
contract betwixt them, dated 11th August 1624, Robert Lauder, portioner of Colding-
ham, gave sasine, f«op»s manibtis, to D.VME M.vhc;auet Cockburn, now spouse of
Sir William Ghrame of Bracho, knight, of five acres of land as follows, namely : six
roods in that field called Kippitlaw Syik, presently possessed by the said dame, her
servants and tenants ; six roods in that field called ' Aipland Croce ' possessed by John
AVatson, fisherman {'piscatoreni ') in Coldingham ; and two acres lying contiguous in
that field called ' Mellheid,' last possessed by Archibald Edington there — all in the town
and barony of Coldingham and shire of Berwick : To be held blench. Sasine given
31st December 1624. Witnesses, Patrick Home, second son of the .said Dame Margaret
and her first husband, the late Alexander Home of Rentoii, Mr. Edward Aitken, school-
master of Coldingham, and others. Robert Pow, notary public, of St. Andrews diocese.
Recorded, but doc(juet illegible. [1717, Box 44.
1959. 14th January 1625.] Charter by Sir George Tours of Garmilton, knight,
baron of Iinierleith and Dairy, granting to James Rae, merchant, liurgess of Edinburgh,
his heirs, etc., that north part of the granter's west croft of Bristo, lying between
James Rae's garden on the south, the yard of the heirs of the late Mr. Alexander
Peibles, advocate, on west, and James Eae's yard, with an old waste land or ' lyme-
hoillis' belonging to Eol)ert Dunlop's heirs on north, bounded by a line from the
corner or ' cunzie-neuk ' of Rae's yard to the corner or ' cunzie-neuk ' of Peibles'
yard, eighteen and a half ells breadth, from east to west on the south ; and on the
west from south to north by the wall of said west j'ard, twenty-seven and a half ells,
and on the north from west to east nineteen ells, and on the east from north to
south twenty-four and a half ells— all in the lordship of Dairy and shire of Edinburgh,
formerly Ijelonging to David Norie, merchant, liurgess, and Katherine Mungall, his
wife, who resigned the same : To be held in feu-farm for sixteen pence yearly. Precept
to Charles Hog, as bailie. Edinburgh, 14th January 1625. Witnesses, William
Sydserft" the granter's servitor, Mr. Robert Donnaldsone, and the writer of the deed,
John Makihn-eth, servitor of Thomas Couttis, W.S. Signed, and with seal attached —
in good condition — a bend charged with three mullets. [256, Box 8.
1960. H'th March 1625.] Instrument of Sasine in favour of Georue Baixe,
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junioi', grandson of George Baine, meichant in Edinburgh, following on resignation by
the latter of two tenements in Edinburgh, the first being that named in Xo. 1728
sup-a, the second on the south side of ' Currouris Clois ' and north side of High Street,
Bartholomew Meyne, Sir Andrew Bartnim, James Ross, and William Salmond, owners on
east and west ; the granter reserving his own liferent and that of his wife, and Margaret
Cleghorne, his son's widow. 19th March 1625. Mr. John Hay, notary. [855, Box 24.
1961. 5th June 1625.] Indenture between Christopher Thursby of Booking, in
the county of Essex, and "William Thursby, his .son and heir, on the one part, and TuoM.iS
FRYorit of Booking, etc., on the other part, in which the first party gi-ants to the second
party various parcels of land belonging to the manor or capital messuage of Bradfords,
in the parish of Booking aforesaid (excepting the timber), and that for the term of
sixteen years, at a yearly rent of £4. Executed in duplicate, 5th June [1625]. [588,
Box 17.
1962. 27th June 1625.] Charter by Thomas Lamb, feu-farmer of the lands, in
terms of a contract of .sale, dated 7th Jutie 1625, alienating to TiiOM.\s Andeksox,
baker, burgess of Kirkcaldy, and M.\K(i.\RET Balling.vlt,, his spouse, and their heirs,
two acres of his lands of Smeitton, occupied by the grantee, bounded between the
granter's acres on the east, the acres of Alexander Law and those of the granter,
occupied by Edward Bennet, on west, as principal, and two other acres of said lands,
bounded by Edward Bennet's on east, those of James Colliai' on west, the lands of
Smyttouii and bridge thereof on north, in security — all lying in the regality of Dunferm-
line and shire of Fife. At Kirkcaldy, 27th June 1625. "Witnesses, inter alios, James
Colliar, one of the bailies of said burgh, Mathew Anderson, elder, baker there, John Adam-
son, tailor, burgess there, and George Halkheid, notary, writer of deed. [1545, Box 40.
1963. 12th July 1625.] Charter by Edward Scollay, younger, heritable fiar of
the lands of Strynie, with consent of Edward Scollay, elder, of Strynie, his 'guidschir '
[grandfather], and of Ellen Gib, his spouse, ' guidame ' [grandmother] of the gi-anter,
granting, in terms of a contract, to Malcolm Fea in South Stymie, and ^L^rgaret
Sinclair, his spouse, in perpetual feu-farm, ' Twa hundieth futtis of ground, alsweill in
lenth as breid, of my laiidis of Strynie, in that pairt thairof commounlie callit the
Drogerschoir, quhair the said Malcolm hes alreddie liegun to l)ig and build houssis, with
the saidis houssis biggit and buildit be him thairvpoun, lyand ivithin the yle of Stronsay
and sherefdome of Orknay, and with power to thame to l)ig and build ma houssis, and to
plant yardis vpoun the same ' : To l)o held, with all the houses, etc., thereon, in feu-farm,
provided that such shall in no way prejudice the rights of the elder Scollay, his wife, or
the granter, ' anent the uplifting of the ground leiff and maillis of the Drogerludges
presentlie being, or that have bene in vse to be, within the boundis of the twa hundreth
futtis of ground foirsaidis,' for payment of a yearly feu-duty of £G Scots and 13s. 4d.
of augmentation, with duplicand at entry of heirs. Dated at Strynie, 12th July 1625.
John Colville of Huip, Duncan Scollay, Robert Fea, Nicol Stiuinsone, indwellers in
Mussetter, and James Sinclair, son lawful to Hew Sinclair, witnesses. Endorsed on
the above writ is a ratification, signed by the granter on reaching majority, of the above
charter, with the sasine which followed. Dated at Hwip, 4th March 1627. Witnesses,
the said John Colvill, William Henryson, apparent of Holland, and Robert Kaa, notarj^
public. [2664, Box 68.
1964. 26th July 1625.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that John Campbell alias
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M'tarlichc (or M'Carlich) in Duncrosk, in presence of the notary and witnesses, con-
fessed that he had given and granted to DT'fJAL Campisell alias M'Carlk'H, his eldest
lawful son by his present wife, Margaret Campbell, the 40s. land of Duncrosk, called
the niprk land of Carlarnchc, the nicrk land of Mcrknioir, and the merk land called Coclik,
with two parts of lands and shielling in Finglen (?), lying in ' Glenlocha,' in the barony
of Menzies by annexation, nnder burden of payment of 1000 merks to Donald, Charles,
and ^lalcolm Campliell, Dugall's broth ers-german : reserving liferent to the grantor and his
wife Mai'garct ; the lands being held under a charter from Sir James Campbell of T-awers,
knight, his heirs-male and assignees, called of Lawers-quarter. Whereupon the granter
gave sasine of the lands to his son with his own hands, on 26th July 1625. Witnesses,
John Campbell of Edramvaig (?), James Campbell, fiar of the same, James Campbell,
portioner of 1 )uncrosk, and Duncan, his brother-german. Patrick Drummond, clerk of
Dunblane diocese, by royal authority notary public. [1250, Box 3.3.
1965. 28th July 1G25.] Charter by King Charles the First, under the great seal,
confirming (1) the charter of date 22nd January 161 -l. No. 1G97 siipni, granted l)y the
late John Napier of Merchiston and Anna Chisholme, his spouse, to their eldest son,
John Napier, and his wife, Maky Foulis, of the lands of Torrie Easter as described ;
(2) confirming also the charter, of date 10th January 1622, No. 1892 sujn-a, by the said
John Napier of ' Schambouy ' [Schanlwdy] in favour of Ai.EXAxnER Napier, Wilmam
Napier, and Adam Napier, his brothers, as described ; which charters are duly confirmed
to the said Alexander Napier. Edinburgh, 28th July 1625. Great seal attached,
partly broken, rtegisirum Magni Sii/illi, vol. viii. No. 843. [2509, Box 64.
1966. 26th August 1625.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding on a precept in a
charter by Sir George Tours of Garmiltoiui, knight, dated 1 4th January 1 625 [cf. No. 1959
aujira], directed to Charles Hog in Bristo, in favour of James Rae, burgess in Edinburgh,
for infefting the latter in certain tenements in Bristo. Sasine given 26th August 1625,
and recorded in particular register of sasines, 6th September same year. AVitnesses,
Mr. James Wilkie, burgess of Canongate, Mr. Alexander Cumyng, advocate, David
Pringill, chirurgeon, burgess of Edinburgh, and James Gordon, messenger. Thomas
Couttis, of St. Andrews diocese, notaiy public. [313, Box 10.
1967. 15th October 1625.] Instrument of Sasine of the 27s. 7d. lands of Bargoiu-
called Fisher's mailling, Lawistoun, Blair, and Brigend, in the lordship and regality of
Kylesmurc and shire of Ayi-, given with his own hands by Robert Farquhar, younger
of Gillmillscroft, in favoiu- of his father, Robert FAPvyi'HAR, senior. Dated 15th
October, and recorded at Irvine 1st December, 1625. Witnesses, Adam Wallace of
Cambceskan, George Mitchell in Kathrein, John Fi.sher and William Mortoun in
Dalsangan. AVilliam Mitchell, of Glasgow diocese, notary. [1023, Box 28.
1968. 15th October 1625.] Charter by Robert Farquhar, younger of Gillmills-
croft (in fulfilment of a disposition, dated 6th August 1625, by himself and his father,
Robert Farquhar, elder), granting and alienating to his father the 5s. 2d. lands of Dunlej',
now occupied by ^\'illiam Allan, with that jjiece of land of the 27s. 8d. lands of Bargour
called Pautounstoiin, extending to a 2s. land of old extent, in the lordship of Kylesmure
and shire of Ayr : To be held of the granter for one penny Scots blench-farm. Dated at
Dalsangan mill, 15th October 1625. Witnesses, George Mitchell in Kaithrein, William
Mitchell, notary in Mauchleine, John Fischer in Dalsangan, and William Mortcjun there.
[2872, Box 75."
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1969. lyth Octol)cr IGl'.").) Iiistiuineiit of Sasiiie luu rating tli;it Robert Faniuhar,
youngei', of Gilsmilliscroft, personally gave sasine to his father, Robert Farquhau,
senior, of the lands described in preceding charter. Sasine given 15th October, and
recorded at Irvine 1st December, 1625. Witne.sses, Adam "Wallace of Cambceskan,
George Mitchell in Kathreine [Catrine], John Fischer and William Mortoun in
Dalsangan. Notary, William Mitchell, of Glasgow diocese. [2601, Box 67.
1970. -"'tb December 1625.] Instrument of Sasine following on a charter and
precept (dated at Dy.sart, 5th December 1625) by Heiny Pitcairn of that Ilk and David
Pitcairn, his son and heir, for infefting Thojias Wood, master of the ship The David off
Lmdoun, and Margaret Halkett, his spouse, in an annualrent of 180 merks from the
lands of the Mains of Ramsay's Forthar, in the sheriffdom of Fife. Witnesses to charter,
Henry and Thomas Pitcairn, sons of the late Robert Pitcairne of Dounfeild, John
Chrystieson, burgess of Dysart, and Mr. David Kingorne, clerk of Dysart, with others.
Sasine given by the said John Chrystieson, as bailie, George Lundie acting for Thomas
Wood, 5th, and recorded at Crail 20th, December 1625. Witnesses, the said Henry
and Thomas Pitcairn, Henry Wilson, servitor of Henry Pitcairne of that Ilk, and
William Arnott in Dysart. Notary, Mr. David Kingorne. [2358, Box 60.
1971. 5th January 1626.] Precept of Clare Coiistat by Thomas Sempill of Greinsyde,
prebendary of the Collegiate church of Sempill, of the prebend of the same called
Auchinlodmonth, in the diocese of Glasgow, superior of the lands under written, in
favour of Robert Sempill, now of Beltries, for infefting him, as nearest and lawful heir
of his father, the late Sir James Sempill of Beltries, in two parts of the five-mcrk land
of Auchlodmonth, on the west side thereof, in the barony and shire of Renfrew. At
Paisley, 5th January 1626. Witnesses, Peter Algeo, writer of deed, Thomas Algeo,
and Henry Parker, the granter's servitor. Seal attached, in good preservation, a
chevron chequy between three bugle-horns, two and one. Legend : ' S. Thome Sempil
de Greinsyd.' ' [780, Box 22.
1972. 18th January 1626.] Instrument of Sasine in the lands of Blairsesnoch and
others, as in No. 1304 supra, following on precept of dare constat (dated at Holyrood,
7th March 1621), by John, Earl of Mar, in favour of John Graham, as son and heir of
the late Jasper Graham : The lands to be held in feu of the earl for £7 yearly. Sasine
given 18th January 1626. No docquet of registration. Witnesses, Walter Graham,
brother-german of John Graham, John Tailzeour, elder, and John Tailzeoin-, younger,
in Blaii-sesnoch, Patrick Growar there, John Saudis in Gartur, and George M'Rob there.
Notary, George Buchanan, of Dunblane diocese. [2261, Box 57.
1973. 28th January 1626.] Charter by John Graham of Blairsesnoch in terms of
a marriage contract (dated at Easter Catter, 28th January 1626) between himself and
Duncan Buchanan of Caschelio (or Caslio), Bessie Wright, his wife, and CATHERINE
Buchanan, their daughter, granting to the said Catherine, his future spouse, in liferent,
the lands of Over and Nether (Jarturs, at a reddendo of £7 Scots. Dated and signed
at Easter Cattei', 28th .lanuaiy 1626. Witnes.ses, Walter (Jraham, the granter's brother-
german, .lohn Kei.sk in Blairnschogill, and others. [542, Box 16.
1974. 14th March 1626.] Extract Charter by King Charles the First in favour of
James, Earl of Home, etc., granting to him and his heirs the lands and barony of
Newbottle, comprehending the lands described ; the lands of Nesbits, Ancrum-Spittal,
30
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Lintoun, Nenthorii, and others named, in the bailiaiy of Lauderdale and shire of Berwick,
apprised from the ladies Anna and Joan Kerr, daughters of the late Robert, Eai'l of
Lothian, in satisfaction of a debt of G9cSS nierks, etc. Dated at Edinljurgh, 11th March
1626. L'egisfrnm Magni Sigilii, vol. viii. No. 942. [651, Box 19.
1975. I'^th Ai)ril 162G.] Notarial Listrunicnt of Sasine in terms of the above
charter of apprising in favour of J.\MKS, E.\ni, of Homk. Sasine given by Thomas
Symson in Dryburnford, as sheriff, to Kobeit Trotter, younger of Kouchcster, as
attorney for the earl, on 13th April 1626, and recorded in the particular register of
sasines, etc., at Edinbiirgh, 17th April .same year. M'itne.sses, John Learmonth, A\'.S.,
James Craig and Robert Allan, residents in Dalkeith, (jcorge Trotter, notary public.
[652, Box 19.
1976. 22nd August 1G2G.] Commission by King Charles the First appointing
J.AirEs Ci-K'HKANK of Barbachlaw to l>c shcriH'-principal of the sheriffdom of Liidithgow,
with the usual powers. At Holyrood, 22nd August 1G26. Part of great seal still
appended. [2218, Box 56.
1977. 29th October 1626.] Charter by Robert Rollok of Kiikton of Al)erlemiio,
and Margaret Ochtcrlownie, his spouse, granting in terms of an obligation, dated
14th October instant, to JoHX Cumming, younger, of Carsbank, and K.\tiiauine
Weynton, the church lands of the Kirkton of Aberlemno, with mill, etc., in the barony
of Rescobie, regality of St. Andrews, and shire of Forfar: To be held blench of the
granter for one penny Scots, and with the feu-faims due to the superior [cf. No. 1705
supra]. At Kirkton of Aberlemno, 29th October 162G. Witnesses, David Lyndsay of
Balgays, Mr. Robert Rollok, minister at Murhous, John Mortimer in P.-ukfiu'd, and
Thomas Huntar (writer), notary public. [2.314, Bo.k 59.
1978. 31st October 1626.] Lidenturc between John Strother of Newton, in
Northumberland, Esq., and Mr. Emanuel Trotter of Newton, clerk, relating to a
mortgage by Trottei- to Strother of a piece of ground called 'the "Walker's Close,'
l)ounding upon the commons of I^angtoun on east, the water of Gleene on south, and
the grounds of the Crookehoiise on west and north, and providing for release on
i-edcmption. 31st October 1G26. [2076, Box 52.
1979. 31st October 162G.] Lidenture between John Strother of Newton, in
Northumberland, Esq., and Emanuel Trotter, also of Newton, clerk, by which the
former mortgages to the latter certain parcels of ground called A\'alker's Close and
Hardyes Busse, as described, to be redeemed on due warning. Dated 31st October
1626. Seal attached, bearing a shield surmounted by an earl's coronet, a chevron
between three unicorns' heads. Initials, ' R. E. R.,' evidently those of Robert [Ker, first]
Earl of Roxburgh. [2272, Box 57.
1980. Gth November 1626.] Charter by Hugh Broun, burgess of Edinburgh,
hereditary and principal bailie of the King's seaport of Our Lady's grace alias New-
heaven, granting to Jame.s Haliburtoun, third lawful son of Robert Haliburtoun,
burge.ss of Edinburgh, two acres of land, formerlj- occupied by William Stevinson,
Hour-dealer in Leith, bounded by the lands of the late Alexander Thom.son on east, the
lands of the late James Thomson, now of Gilbert Kirkwod of Pilrig, and the lands
of Warioston belonging to Holyrood on soutli, and the highway on north ; also eight
I(j2()] THE LAiNG CHARTERS 475
particates of ground adjacent, aho foimurly occupied by William Stevinson, Ijctween the
lands of the late Thomas Gibsone on east, the lands of the late Archibald Galloway on
west, the highway on north, and the head of the little hill and watershed ('caput monticuli
et stillicidium ') on south, lying within the bounds of said port and lands of Newheaviii
and sheriildoni of Edinburgh; which two acres, etc., belonged to Alexander Moresoun,
son and heir of the late Alexander Moresoun, Leith, and were resigned Ijy him with
consent of Jonet Thomson, his mother, the conjunct fiar : To be held to the grantee, of
the king, for :2s. 5d. yearly as feu-farm, with the services of the port. Edinburgh,
(jth November 1626. Witnesses, Mr. James Broun, son of the grantei', John .M oiler,
clothier, his servant, and David liobeson, notary public. Signed, 'Heu broun, bailze of
Neuheuin.' Two seals are attached, one apparently the granter's, though the chai'ges
are illegible and of the legend only the words ' de Neuhev[in] ' are decipheraljle. The
other seal bears a shield with the Scottish royal arms below a device which is indistinct.
The legend is : ' . . . Nostra domine de portu de Nevha . . .' [2103, Box 53.
1981. i^th November 162G.J Instrument of Sasine in terms of an obligation (dated
at Pitcarmik, 19th August 1623) by John Brusone, senior, Easter Dalnavirk, and John
Brusone, junior, his son and heir, in favour of Alexaxdeu Bhusone aliu.-i Mawis,
lawful son of the late William Brusone alias Mawis, portioner of Pitcarmik, for iiifefting
him in the sunny-half of the east portion of the towni and lands of Pitcarmik, in the
liarony of Balmacrew(|uhy, in the shire of Perth. Sasine given 8th Novemljer, and
recorded at Perth 10th November, 1626. Witnesses, Archibald Campbell of Persie,
Laurence Cargill of Nether Cloquhatt, John Brusone of the mill of Pitcarmik, and
John Brusone alias Mawis, portioner of Pitcarmik. Notary, John Cargill, eldest lawful
son of the late Donald Cargill, notary in Kirktoun of Eattray. [2726, Box 70.
1982. 20th November 1626.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a
charter (dated at St. Andrews, 2nd August 1626) by John [Spottiswood], archbishop of
St. Andrews, granting to KOLSEitT KuLLoK of Kirktoun of Aberlemno, in feu, the kirk-
lands of Aberlemno, with mill, etc., in the barony of Rescobie, regality of St. Andrews,
and shire of Forfar. Witnesses to charter, Hugh Scrymgeour and James Low, servitors
of grantor, Mr. Robert Leirmonth in St. Andrews, and Mr. Patrick Boncle, notary
public. Sasine given by Mr. Thomas Huntar of Reswallic, as bailie, 20th, and recorded
at Dundee 21st, November 1626. Witne.sses, John Myln, servant of grantee, Archibald
Watson, shoemaker in Kirktoun of Aberlemno, William Craik, servant of Andrew
Bukham in Quhynnedruni, Alc.vandcr Kemp, servant of the bailie, and Thomas Hunter,
of Si. Andrews diocese, notary to the writ. [2-522, Bux 6L
1983. 12th Decemljer 1626.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a
charter (dated at Edinburgh and Dean, 11th December 1626) by James Johnstoun,
lawful son of the late John Johnstoun, portioner of Dean, with consent of his wife,
Janet Nicoll, granting to Sill Geohge Tours of Garmilton, knight, his heirs, etc.,
those eight acres, or thereabouts, of the lands of Coittis, called the Langlands, lying
between the ' Corsburnc ' on the south and west [north in original, but see infra of
date 28th January 1641], the lands some time belonging to the late Gideon Russell, and
now to the laird of Innerleith, on the north, atid the lands formerly belonging to the
late Clement Kincaid, now to John Byres of Coittis, merchant, l>urgcss of Edinburgh,
on the east, in the regality and liarony of Brochtoun and sheriffdom of Edinburgh.
Witnesses to charter, Thomas Coutts, W.S., David M'Culloch, servitor to the Eu-1 of
Melrose, and John Willi.imson, servitor to James Logyc. writer in Edinburgh. Sasine
47ti CALENDAR OF [1027
given on 12th December 1G2G, by Thomas Lawrie, iiidweller in Poketslieve, bailie for
James Johnstouii, to Edward Cunynghame in Hj-e riggs, attorney for Sir Geoi'ge Tours.
Witnesses to sasiiie, William Thomson and Alexander (iraj*, meal-dealers in Edinburgh,
William Halyburton, servant of Sir George Tours, and the said .lohu ^\'illianlson.
William Neilson, of Glasgow diocese, notary. [3103, Box f<I.
1984. i^th February 1627.] Power of Attorney by John Murray, eldest son of
George Murray, late of Broughton, in the kingdom of Scotland, to Sir George Hamilton
of Greenlagh, Sir Paul Gore, and others, to give possession to John Mirk.vy, E.\i;l
OF Annandale, etc., of a large tract of land, as particularly boiuided and descriljcd,
in Boylagh and Bannagh, in the county of Donegall, Ireland. Sth February 1C27.
Possession given 12th September 1628. [1989, Box 51.
1985. 15th Febriiarj' 1627.] Instrument of Sasine following upon a charter and
precept, dated at Berwick, 11th September 1626, by John Stewart, hjrd of Coldinghani,
superior, granting to AlisuX Hojie, relict of the late Archibald Douglas of Tofts, and
to Archibald Douglas, their eldest son, the lands of Easter Lumsden and other
lands, in the territory of Coldinghani and Eymouth, as described in charter of 30th
August 1555, No. 634 supra, which lands and others belonged to William Douglas,
formerly of Tofts, and were apprised by the said Alison Home and Archibald Douglas.
Witnesses to precept, James Cranstoun, second son of Lord Cranstoun, Francis Stewart,
eldest son of the granter, Mr. Kobert Craig, advocate, and others. Sasine given
15th February, and recorded 31st March 1627 in the general register. Witnesses
to sasine, James Young, son of David Young in Pascars, David Craik in ^\'cster
Lumsdean, and others. George Stewart, of St. Andrews diocese, notary public.
[990, Box 27.
1986. 8th March 1627.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that Edward Scollay of
Strynie, proprietor, in terms of a charter by himself, with consent of Isobel Scollay, his
future spouse, gave sasine with his own hands to Oliver Fea in Musbister and Aleson
Broun, his spouse (represented by Robert Fea of Grendela, her procurator, brother of
said Oliver), of the equal half of the piece of ground presently possessed by the said
Oliver, the other half being occupied liy his brother, the whole of which is bounded by
two waters, one on the south-east, the other on the north-west, which is the breadth
thereof, also by the Droggerludge on the north and the ' heidis of the riggis and arabill
land of Petrcis towmall ' on the south, which contains the length, where Oliver has
already built houses at the west end of his brother's houses ; and also of twenty-four
feet in length and eighteen feet in breadth of waste ground on that part called ' the
Brek,' lying south-east from 'Petrels iiuoj',' to build a kiln and barn upon — all lying
within the lands of North Strynie, in that part thereof called Grj^snes, at the Drogger
shore, Isle of Stronsay, sheriffdom of Orkney. Sasine gi\en 8th March, and recoi'ded at
Kirkwall 9th March, 1627. Witnesses, John Colvill of Hwip, William Henryson,
apparent of Holland, Edward Grot, son of the late William Grot of Tankeiness, Malcolm
Fea in Grysnes, and liobert Hainia, servitor of the said John Colvill. Notary, Kobert
Kaa. [2.363, Box 60.
1987. 20th March 1627.] Charter by King Charles the First, conKrming the
charter of date 8th December 1617, No. 1781 supra, granted by Gilbert Baird of
Kilcjuhenzic, then fiar, in favour of James Kennedy, then of Cukean, now of
Blairijuhan. HolynincllKiuse, 20th March 1627. Xot in licgiskr. [3003, Box 79.
1(527] THE LAING CHAETERS 477
1988. -Ttli March 1627.] Charter by James Fullartoiuie, elder, of thai Ilk,
Agnes Fiillartoiin, his sjjouse, and James Fullartoiui, younger, their son and heir-
apparent, in terms of a contract between them on one part, and Jean Wallace,
spouse of the late Mr. Alexander Sybbald, minister at Dundonald, and GEORfJE
Sybbald, her son, of date at Dundonald, 25th February 1G27, granting and alienating
to the said Jean, in liferent, and to the said George, his heirs and assignees, an annual-
rent of 100 merks from the 40s. lands of Brounlie, in the parish of Dundonald, liailiary
of Kyle Stewart, and shire of Ayr : To be held Ijlench ; with precept of sasine directed
to John Fergu.shill, senior, in Haylie. At Crocebie, 27th March 1627. Witnesses,
Mr. Kobert and John Fullartoun, sons of the .said elder James Fullartoun, and Robert
Andro, notary public, writer of deed. [3209, Box 84.
1989. '• 1627.] Precept of Clare Cmistuf (not signed or dated) by David [Murray],
Viscount of Stormont, for infefting Mr. William Balcanquell, as nearest heir of his
father, the late Mr. James Balcanquell, minister at Stramiglo, in an annualrent of
100 nicrks from the lands of Wester Casche, in the shire of Fife, alienated by the late
Andrew Biccartoun of Casche to the said Mr. James and Catherine Moncreiff, his wife.
[773, Box 22.
1990. '■. April 1627.] Lease by John Stewart of Coldingham, with consent
of Francis Stewart, his eldest lawful brother, Alexander Cranstoim of Moreistoun,
William Douglas of Ivelie, and Harie Stewart, also brother-german of the granter,
granting to Alison Home, relict of the late Archibald Douglas of Tofts, for herself and
in behalf of Archibald Douglas, her son, and to him and his heirs, the teindsheaves of
the lands of Easter Lumsden and Meirbiirne, in the parish of Coldingham and shire of
Berwick, in lease for nineteen years from 1627, at a yearly rent of £10 sterling
(English money), between Yule and Candlemas annually. Signed by the parties, but
no witnesses, place, or date inserted. [2380, Box 61.
1991. 2-5th April 1627.] Instrument narrating that Mr. Kobert Craig, advocate,
as procurator for Ausox Home, relict of the late Archibald Dowglas of Tofts,
and for Archil^ald Douglas, her son, resigned in the hands of John Stewart of
Coldinghame, Alexander Cranstoun of Moristoun, and William Douglas of Ivelie, as
superiors, the lands of Easter Lumsden, as particiUarly described, and various small
pieces of land in Eymouth and Coldingham, all as particiUarly descrilied in No. 634
siijini, in the barony of Coldingham and shire of Berwick, for new infeftment to the
said Alison, in liferent, and Archibald Dolglas, her son, in fee. L)one within the
precinct of the Abbey of Coldingham, in the manor of the same, 25th April 1627.
Witnesses, William Dalziel, notary public, James Tailzeour, servitor of Mr. Kobert
Craig, Thomas Nisbit, servitor of Alexander Cranstoun, and Patrick Wardlaw, servitor
of the said Alison. George Stewart, notary public. [295, Box 9.
1992. 3rd May 1627.] Instrument of Sasine in terms of a heritable bond or
disposition, of date 22nd December 1626, by Mr. Hary Che;ip, advocate before the
lords of session, with consent of Kebecca Ayssoun, his spouse, granting in favour of
Mr. Andro Aytoux of Logie, advocate, the lands called the Stannie Haltoun, with
' twa daillis ' of land, between the lands of Grange and Haltoun hill, with the lands
called Richard's Inche, beside the loch of Wodmyln, occupied by John Conde in the
Grange, with the acres called the Croft.s, occupied by John Swentoun and James Small
there, being part of the lands called Ormestoun, " ilh ihc Icindslicave.-;, in the regalilv
478 CALENDAR OF [1627
of Liiidores and shire of Fife. Sasine given 3rd May and recorded in the general
register 12th June, 1G27, Patrick Pacok, burgess of Newburgh, acting as bailie. Wit-
nesses, Gavin Adamsoun, portioner of Grange, John Swentoiin there, Henry I'acok,
shoemaker there, and others. John Philp, clerk of Newburgh, notary. [562, Box 16.
1993. 20ih June 1G27.] Charter by David Grahame of Fiiitrie, as superior,
granting in favour of James Eumkstoin of Ballinbandro, in the 'Braid Hand' of
Ireland, the lands of Arncomrie alids Broiche, with manor-place, etc., lying in the
sherifJidom of Stirling, resigned by Walter Forester of Culmoir, the former owner : To
be held — the said land, with mill, etc. — of the granter and his heirs, for the services of
ward, relief, and marriage. Precept of Sasine directed to John Leno.x of Blairinschogill,
as bailie. Dated at Fintrie, 2Gth June 1627. Signed by the granter, Mr. Henry
Livingstone, minister of Kippen, James Dog of Dunrobin, the said John Lenox,
Thomas Buehannan of Wester Polder, and George Buchannan, notary public. [258!S,
Bo.x GC.
1994. 27tli .lune 1627.] Instrument of Sasine following on a charter (dated at
Bristo or P(jttc!-iaw, 17th April 1G21) by Sir George Touris in favour of Kor.EKT
Aytoin, gardener in Potterraw, and C'kistina Aikd, his spouse, of that part of the
west croft of Bristo, described in Nos. 158-1 and 18.58 siijira. Sasine given by Charles
Hog in Bristo, 27th June, and recorded in particular register 20th July, 1627. Wit-
nesses, James Kersane, John Wilson, .John Pursell, shoemaker, all in the town (' villam ')
of Potterraw, and John Henderson, officer there. Notary, Mr. John Adamsone.
[2331, Box GO.
1995. 28th June 1627.] Charter by Sir George Touris of Garmilton, knight, etc.,
granting to Ja.MKs Kek, merchant in the Potterraw, Edinburgh, and Makiota Chai.mei!,
his wife, the .same lands, — now described us containing a garden, formerly occupied by
George Congiltonn, a house formerly occupied by Patrick Gledstanes, now by Andrew
Lawson, merchant or 'chopman,' a house occupied by John Donaldson and the said
George Congiltoun, a house occupied by the late .John Aytoun, with privilege of
draw-well, etc., lying between the lands of the late Matthew Callendar on west and
north, the lands of Anthony Brussat on south, and the common street on east, in the
lordship of Dairy, barony of Inverleith, and sheriffdom of Edinburgh, — which had
belonged to and were apprised from the above-named Kobert Aytoun, dweller in the
Potterraw, at the inst<ince of the grantees : To Ijc held to them in feu for an annual
duty of 2s. Scots. Written l>y Mr. Samuel Tailzefeir, servitor of Mr. Francis Hay,
W.S., and signed at Edinburgh, 28th June 1627. Witnesses, the said Mr. Francis
Hay, Mr. John Kinneir and Laurence Abernethie, his servitors. [2332, Box GO.
1996. 2.'^th June 1627.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in the above
charter. Sasine given 28th June, and recorded in the particular register 20th July,
1627. Same witnesses and notary as in No. 1994 supra, 27th June 1G27. [2781, Box 72.
1997. 31st July 1G27.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that in presence of the
notary, etc., David Lyndsay of Kynnettellis, in name of the Reverend Doctor .John
Young, dean of Winchester, passed to the presence of .Tames Sincklar, bailie for George,
Lord Kam.say of Dalhoussie, and John Pamsay of Kirktoun, his lawful son, and also
acting as sheriff of Fife in that part, and presented a charter (containing precept of
sasine) by the .said Lord Pam.say, his son, of date at Edinburgh, Mli June 1627,
1G27] THE LAING CHARTERS 479
granting and alienating to the said Dl!. JoiIN Yol'Xc; the hinds and baronj- of Balled-
monthe [cf. also No. II^jI sujua], the precept only Ijeing cited, for infefting the said
Dr. Young in the lands of Balledmonth, the lands of Spitellandis, the canicate of land
of Innerdovat, called ' Laveroklawis,' the three-merk land in the Fluiiis, and tofts in
the town of Innerdovat, with pasturage in the north and south commons of Innerdovat
and Sklaitmuire, with salmon-fishings belonging to said lands, called Greinsyd, the ten-
merk lands of Innerdovat, called Tremblaislandis, and the other lands of Innerdovat,
and the lands called Scherisland, with superiority of the lands of Cauldhame, and
pertinents, which belonged to the late Alexander Crichtoun of Xauchtoun, and the lands
of Little Over Friertoun, — being those four parts of the lands which belonged to the late
William Crichtoun, as well as the fifth part belonging to David Lyndsay of Pyetstoun ;
and in the salmon-fishings called the ' Greinschead,' upon the west side of the water of
Tay, and the lands of Scottiscraig adjacent, as principal ; also in the lands of Sandfnrd,
the lands of Wormett, with mill, mill lands, etc., and the salmon-fishings of AVormett,
called ' Langcraige,' and the fourth part of the lands of Keddornye (?), with coal, coal-
heughs, etc., in warrandice, as described in original charter. Witnesses, Mr. Thomas
Hope, king's advocate, David Lyndsay of Kynnettellis, Mr. Simon Kamsay of Quhythill,
and Alexander Burnett, servitor of Mr. Thomas Hope. The said David Lyndsay also
presented a precept of sasine under the quarter seal of King Charles the First, at
Holyrood, L5th June 1627, for infefting the said Dr. John Young in the lands of
Balledmonth, and the ' Spittellandis ' of the same, with houses, dovecot, rabbit-warren,
and pertinents, the lands called the 'Scheirislandis,' and superiority of Cauldhame, all
united and erected into one free barony, called Balledmonth, in the sherificlom of Fife,
as principal ; also in the lands of Sandfuird, in the barony of Nauehtoun, in said
sheriffdom, the lands of Wormett, with mill and salmon-fishings of Wormett, called
'Langcraige,' in same sherifTdom, in special warrandice of the church lands of Forgound
in Fife, ^vith teindsheaves, tower, fortalice, etc., in regality of St. Andrews and said
sherifltlom ; which lands were resigned by George, Lord Eamsay, and his son, in favour
of Dr. John Young (the lands of Scheirislandis and the superiority of Cawldhanie
having been pre^aously resigned by Ludovic Crichtoun, elder of Nauehtoun, and
Ludovic Crichtoun, his son) ; in terms of which precepts the said bailie didy gave
sasine to the said David Lyndsay, on behalf of the grantee, on the lands of Balled-
month, 31st July 1627. Witnesses, Mr. Symon Durie, minister at Forgound, David
Nairne, late of Sandfuird, Alexander Nairne of Sandfuird, Thomas and John Lyndsay,
son of the said David Lyndsay, and James Tarvett in Kirktoun. Notarj', David
Anderson, sheriff-clerk of Fife. [24.'?6, Box 62.
1998. -1st August 1627.] Charter by John, Earl of Mar, granting in feu-farm to
J.vJiEs EwiNG, lawful son of the late Thomas Ewing of Cuikispow, and to M.VKi;.\nET
I'rimrose, his future spouse, that portion of the lands of Powhouse, in the lordship of
Cambuskenneth and shire of Clackmannan, presently occupied by Thomas Gallowav,
James Johnstoun, Michael Smyth, and Robert M'Beath ; also the lands of Ciukispow,
with the teindsheaves and power of having a net called a ' stoup-nett ' in and upon the
water of Forth, in the place used (or thereabout) for fishing of .salmon, in the barony of
Cowj-e, lordship afore.s;iid, and shire of Stirling : Keserving the liferent of the lands to
Janet Patrison, relict of the late Thomas Ewing, the lands having been resigned bv
James Ewing, in terms of a contract of marriage between himself, on one part, and
Sara Colvill, relict of the late James Primrose of Foodiesniill, (Gilbert Primrose, burgess
of Dunfermline, her son, and the said Margaret Primrose, on the other part : To be held
of the gi-anter for sixteen merks Scots yearly feu-duty, with twelve capons and four
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tame geese. At Alloa, :21st August 1C27. Witnesses, John Erskine of Balgonie,
Alexander Stirling, the earl's servitor, Gilbert Primrois, burgess of l)«nferniline, and
William Broun, writer there. [2263, Box 57.
1999. 1st September 1627.] Precept under the quarter seal of King Charles the
First for infefting, in terras of a charter, x\.i)AM Bothwell, elder, dweller in the
Canongate, in liferent, and Mr. Adam Bothwell, his son, in fee, in the kirk lands of
Lessudden, now called St. Boswells, formerly belonging to the late Sir Andrew Ker of
Hirsel, grandfather of Sir John Ker of Jedburgh, the kirk land.s of Maxton, formerly
belonging to the late James Ker in Newbotill, uncle of Sir John, and other lands, all
in Roxburghshire, as described in No. 969 supra and No. 2155 infra, apprised from
Sir John. Holyrood, 1st September 1627. [1303, Box 34.
2000. -4th September 1627.] Instrument of Sasine following on a charter and
precept, dated Edinburgh, 14th September 1627, by Cuthbert Brown, eldest son of the
late .John Brown of Land, in favour of Mr. John Hay, common clerk of the burgh of
Eklinburgh, of the lands of ' The Land,' Barbeth, and others, Kinhervie, Clokloy, etc.,
all above-named, in the baronj- of Lochkindeloch, etc. Sasine given 24th Septemlier,
and recorded in the general register r2th November, 1627. Witnesses to sasine,
Messrs. Henry and William Hay, son to the said Mr. John, John Hay, also his son,
James Blakie, sUibler, burgess of Edinburgh, and .John Broun of Lochill. .Tames
Phil]), notary public. [1956, Box 50.
2001. 25th September 1627.] Charter by Mariota Darling, proprietor of one
half of the lands, spouse of .James L'rquhart in Dalkeith, and William Scheill, eldest
son and heir of the late Margaret Darling (Mariota 's mother), narrating that Mariota,
with consent of her husband and of Patrick Urquhart, her eldest son, and William
Scheill, grants to .James LTrquhart, younger [second] son of Mai-iota and James
Urquhart, elder, that husband-land in the Inugh of Dalkeith, bounded, as descril)e(l, by
the lands of the late .John Cranstoun on tlie west and those of the late Andrew Gibson
on east: To be held of the Earl of Morton for 13s. 4d. yearly duty, with three
suits of court, and their grain to be ground at the earl's mills. Dated 25th September
1627. Witnesses, James Cleiland of that Ilk, George Elphinstone of Selmis, Andrew
Cleiland, brother of said James, George Pringill, m.ason in Dalkeith, and Robert
Merilies, king's messenger, writer of deed. .James Douglas and Archibald Ros, notaries,
sign for the said Marion, her husband, and William Scheill. Endorsed is a writ of
confirmation by William, Earl of Morton, dated 30th September 1627. Witnesses,
.James Douglas, son of .James Douglas of Over Gogar, and others, whose names arc
defaced. [2496, Box 64.
2002. 1st October 1627.] Charter by William, Karl of Morton, narrating the
quashing of writs made to Thomas Giftart, senior and junior, and alienating and
securing to William Calderwood, son of the late Adam Calderwood, the lands
in the Langside, named in No. 1666 supra, bounded by the late James Allan's and
John Symson's land, now possessed by James Dick in Dalkeith, on west, and the
lands of the Gifhearts, elder and younger, now possessed by Robert Lintoun and John
Stevinson on east, with the two ' buttis ' as described, lying between the lands of the
said John Ste%nnson on east, and of James Dick on west, extending to three acres
twenty-nine falls of arable land ; and also the acres in the Stanelaws, as described in
No. 1725 siij'id, all lying in the territory of Dalkeith. Precept of sasine directed to .James
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Douglas, portioiier of Over Gogar. At Leith, 1st October 1627. Witnesses, Archibald and
William Douglas, the earl's servitors, and Archibald Eos, clerk of court, whose ser\-itor,
Thomas Fraser, writes the deed. Seal attached, in fair preservation. [1509, Box 39.
2003. 10th October 1G27.] Charter by Sir Robert Dalzell, elder, of Eliok, knight,
for fulfilment of a contract between himself and his eldest son. Sir Robert I).\lzell,
younger, of that Ilk, knight, granting to the latter his whole lands of Dalzell, with
tower, etc., in the sherifldom of Lanark, and his mill of Lanark called Mousmill : To
be held from the granter of the king and his successors, for services due and wont.
Dated at Edinburgh, 10th October 1627. Witnesses, James Dalzell, the granter's son,
George Deanes, writer in Edinburgh, Robert Pringill, W.S., and William Chalmers, his
servitor, writer of deed. Seal attached, part broken away. Shield showing a naked
man, with arms and legs apart as if walking. Legend : 'S. I)' Robe . . . 1 de eodeni.'
[2692, Box 69.
2004. 2.5th October 1627.] Letters Patent by King Charles the First appointing
Thomas Kyle, called of Hill in Lessudden, and John Halyburton there, as attorneys for
AuAM BoTHWELL, bailie of the Canongate, and Mr. Ad.\m Bothwell, his son, in all
their affairs. Edinburgh, 2.5th October 1627. [-113, Box 12.
2005. 25th October 1627.] Charter by John [Spottiswood], archbishop of St.
Andrews, with consent of his chapter, in favour of David Raji.say, younger of Bal-
mayne, confirming to him a charter of alienation (dated at Inverbervie, 12th March
1627) by John Moncur of Slains, with consent of Margaret Collace, his spouse, to the
said David Ramsay, of the church lands of Kinneff, with the manor-place called ' Quhis-
silberrie,' mill and mill lands, as described, and with 'cymba piscaria, /('« fischeboat '
and white fishings of the same, in the barony of Rescobie, regalitj' of St. Andrews,
parish of Kinneft", and shire of Kincardine : To be held of the archbishops of St. Andrews
in feu for a yearly feu-duty of £6, 13s. 4d. Scots. St. Andrews, 25th October 1627.
Signed by the archbishop and sixteen of the clergy of the diocese, as his chapter. The
witnesses to Moncur's charter are .John Collace, fiar of Balnamone, Robert Middleton
of Caldame, John Barclay of Johnstoun, and Andrew, son of the said David Ramsay.
Witnesses to confirmation, Andrew Barclay in Inchemeddin, Andrew Lundie, ser\'itor
to Lord Carnegie, and others. [778, Box 22.
2006. 29th October 1627.] Instrument of S;isine proceeding on the precept under
the quarter seal of King Charles the First, of date 1st September 1627, No. 1999 siqmi,
for infefting Ad.vm Buthwell and Mr. Adam Bothwell, his son, in the church lands
of Lessudden or St. Boswells, and others, as described. Sasine given by .John Pursell
in St. Boiswells, bailie in that part, 29th October, and recorded in the general register
6th December, 1627, John Halyburtoun in Lessudden acting for Mr. Adam Bothwell.
Witnesses, .John Riddell, servitor of Hugh Riddell, George Hart, miller at St.
Boswells mill, George Rowll, son of Rob[ert Rowll] in Bowdoun, Dand alias
Andrew Jobsoun, servitor of Mr. Adam. Notary, Andrew Twiine, of Glasgow
diocese. [2355, Box 60.
2007. 13th November 1627.] Charter by Alexander Maxwell of Little Cessnock,
one of the macers of the court of session, and Margaret Borthwick, his spouse, granting
and alienating, in terms of a contract, to Alexander Mire of Phynnikhill, la\\-ful son
of Sir ^^'illiam Mure, elder, of Rowallan, ktn'ght. and to Mai;v .Mi i;i:, his wife, in con-
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junct fee, etc., the five-nierk land of Little Cessnock, and those lOs. lands of Whorle-
furd Itclonging to the late Hugh Wallace of Craigie, the 10s. lands of Iludestanes, with
salninn-tishings on the Irvine and Ccsnock waters in sight of said lands di.sponed, etc.,
in the barony of Kiccartoun, bailiary of Kyle Stewart, and shire of Ayr : To be held
blench of the grantcr. At Edinburgh, 13th Novendter l(j:i7. \\'itnesses, Laurence
Scott of Harparrig, advocate, Robert AN'allace, W.H., Adam Fullertoun and Thomas
Darling, his servitors. [2504, Box G4.
2008. 29th November 1627.] Charter by John [Guthrie], bishop of Moray, with
consent of his chapter, confirming two charters (dated at Kilravock, 27th March 1G20)
liy John Rose of Holm [see No. 1726 supra] to David Rose, his son and apparent heir,
and the late MAR.JORIE DuNr.AR, then his future spouse — the one of the lands of Ewan,
in the sheriftdom of Nairn, and the other of the lands of Daldowhauch, in the shire of
Inverness, both in the barony of Ardclach, regality of Spynie ; also the lands of Dal-
([uhairn, in the same barony, regality, and sherifl'dom of Nairn ; which lands the bishop
grants to the said David Rose in fcu-farm. Annual feu-duty for Ewan, with its croft
Dalcjuhairne, £7, Os. 8d., and for grassum, 26s. 8d. yearly, for arreages and carriages,
6s. 8d., for augmentation, 13s. 4d., and additional augmentation, 8d. [.s«V, but ?], said to
extend in all to £9, 12s. yearly; and for Daldowhauch, the same sums and duties as
described in charter of 31st May 1.j4G, No. 518 siijini. Precept of sasitic directed to
Alexander Ros in Easter Daltullich, as bailie. At Elgin, 29th November 1627. Wit-
nesses, Mr. John Hay, clerk of Elgin, and Alexander Hay, nofciry public there. Signed
by the Ijishop and a number of his clergy. Fragment of seal attacherl, wholly defaced.
[2297, Box 58.
2009. 7th Deceml)er 1627.] Charter by John Blair of Pittendreich for fullilling
a contract matrimonial, dated at Camncy, November 1627, betwixt Jean Bhiir, relict
of the late William Blair of Balgillo, and Jean Blair, lawful daughter of the late Alex-
ander Blair of Denheid, on one part, and the granter and John Blair, his eldest son and
apparent heir, on the other part, in terms of which, and for a sum paid by Jean Blair,
elder, the granter alienates to his son, Jonx Blair, jiuiior, and Jean Blair, his future
spouse, and to their heirs, etc., the whole lands of Pittendreich, in the Ijarony of Glas-
clune and shire of Perth, reserving a liferent to the granter and his spouse, Janet
Cargill : To be held lilcneh of the grantcr and of the superiors, from him, for the usual
feu-duty. Dated at Pittendreich, 7th December 1627. Witnesses, Patrick Blair of
Denheid, Laurence Blair, second sou of the granter, AMUiam licid, taihjr, Pittendreich,
and James Souter, notary public. [1064, Box 29.
2010. 7th Deceml)er 1627.] Instrument of Sasine in terms of the above charter.
Sasine given by Andrew Edward in Pittindreich, bailie, on 7th, and recorded at Pei'tJi
9th, December 1627. Same witnesses as in charter, with the addition of John Fyitt',
William Pilmoir, and David Irland, all in Pittindreich. James Souter, clerk, Dunkcld
ilioeese, notary public. [1352, Box 35.
2011. 2nd January 1628.] Precept of Chax- ConsUit by .lames, [third] .Mar(iuis
of Hamilton, with consent of Anna, Marchioness of Hamilton, his mother, and other
curators, for infefting Helena Livinostone, only daughter of the late Alexander
Livingstone, as his nearest heir in the lands of Westquartei' [see of date 6th June 1G20,
No. 1828 snpr<i\ Dated at Kinneil, 2nd January 1628. Witnesses, Sir John Hamilton
of Magdalens, knight, clerk register. Sir John Hamilton of Lellrik, kiiighl, .John
162.S] THE LAING CHART KRS 483
I[aiiiilt(jii of Orbestoun, anil William Lauder, scivuiit oi graiiter. Seal attachcfl,
defaced. [2793, Box 72.
2012. ''^th jNIarch 1628.] Instrument of .Sa.sine in favour of Elizabetii Wat.sox,
spouse of Cieorge Jardan, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh, following on a precept from
chancery, dated Gth March 1()28, directing her to be infeft, as lawful and neaiest heir
of her late father, John Watson, skinner in Edinburgh, in a tenement of land, formerly
belonging to Margaret alias Mawsie Mitchell, daughter and heir of the late Margaret
Gibsoun, then to the late Matthew Neische, butcher, afterwards to the late John Somer-
vell, skinner, burgess, lying on the south side of the Cowgate, near the place of the
Friars Minors on the east, and otherwise bounded by the properties of the late David
Ferrye, afterwards of John Pilloun, shoemaker, and Walter Carmichaell, the late James
Bruntoun, and the late Thomas Simpsoun, carpenter, as particularly described ; also in
an annualrent of 40s. from another tenement in same neighbourhood, the late William
Sym and the late ^\'illiam Dalrymple being adjoining owners. Sasine given by
Alexander Speir, one of the bailies of Edinburgh, on 8th March 1628. Witnesses,
John Mitchell, James Eussell, James Cochran and David Bischop, Serjeants of burgh.
Mr. John Hay, notary. [Hi, Box 14.
2013. 12th May 1628.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding upon a precept from
chancery (dated 29th March 1628) in favour of Henry Erskine, fiar of Cardross, of
the kirk lands of Maxtoun and Lessudden, as described in No. 969 supra and No. 2155
infra, lying in the shire of Roxburgh. Sasine given by James Wricht of Glaidswood,
as sheriff in that part, on 12th May, and recorded in the general register 23rd June,
1628. Witnesses, AValter Ker of Fadounsyd, Thomas Haliburtoun of Dryburgh, John
Erskine there, Thomas Wilson, junior, there, and John Unis in Lessudden, called Black
['niger']. Alexander Wischart, of Glasgow diocese, notary public. [1389, Box 36.
2014. 18th May 1628.] Charter by Cuthbcrt Broun, lawful and oldest son of
the late John Broun of Land, nearest and lawful heir of the late Cuthbert Broun
of Land, his great-great-grandfather [cf. No. 632 supra], granting to Mr. John Hay
the 20s. lands of Colingath, in the barony of Lochkindeloch, etc. At Maynis, 18th May
1628. Witnesses, Roger Lindsay of Maynis and Andrew Strudgeoun of Torrorie.
[1170, Box 3L
2015. 18th May 1628.] Duplicate of the above charter to ]\Ir. John Hay. The
lands to be held of the granter in blench-farm. At Maynis, 18th May 1628. Same
witnesses. An indorsation records that sasine was given on 8th October 1628. Wit-
nesses, iiiifr alios, John Paterson, of or in Kinhervie, and Thomas, his natural son.
[1957, Box 50.
2016. 11th June 1628.] Charter [mutilated] by .Mr. David Rnh, 'primarius
regalis collegii vniversitatis Abirdonensis ' and [apparently] dean of the cathedral, and
Mr. William Leslie, 'supprimarius,' etc., and others, professors of King's College, Aber-
deen, granting, fur certain reasons, the lands of Dilspro, with mill and others described,
in the shire of Aberdeen, with .salmon-fishing in the Don, to I\Ir. Alexander Keid,
writer in Aberdeen, and Ror.EUT Merser, messenger, cessioners of Patrick Forbes,
merchant, burgess of Ediid^urgh. Reddendo, the same rent as was paid to or l)y Thomas
Gordoun of Dilspro. Dated and .signed by the principal and four others, 11th June
1628. Witnesses, Mr. John Moir, merchant, burgess of Aberdeen, John Forbes, servitor
4.S4 CALENDAR OF [l()2.s
of I'atrick [Forbes], Bishop of Aberdeen, Mr. Alexander (larioch, student of theology,
and Mr. Thomas Merscr. [41G, Box I.'i.
2017. 7th July 1G28.] Charter by George, Earl of Enzie, baron of Lochaber, etc.,
in terms of a contract between him and Alex.inder M'Donali) alias M'Ronald,
granting and letting in feu-farm to the .said Alexander the four-niork land of Fairsett,
the three and a half merk land of Cleoncg and Monessie, threc-merk land of Brecklator,
two-merk and 8s. land of Inverlair, one-merk land of Kilmanaeveck, the one-merk land
of Lochtreig, lying on the east side of the water of Treig, extending in wliole to fifteen
nierks and sixteen penny lands of said barony of Lochaber: To be held in feu-faini for
a yearly feu-duty of 100 nierks and serving the grantor by himself, an<l his tenants in
watching and hunting when required : Providing, however, for redemption and reversion
of the lands on payment to M'Donald or his heirs of 6000 merks. The \mt is dated
at 'the Strand, near London,' 7th Jidy 1G28. Signed, 'C. Gordounc, etc' Witnesses,
James, lord of Desforde, Mr. Alexander Lines, son lawful of Alexander Lines of Cottes,
Captain Alexander Moore, Patrick Hamilton, servitor of granter, Mr. Thomas Wilson,
advocate, and Mr. David Browne, writer in London. [2.591, Box GG.
2018. 15th September 1628.] Precept of Clare Constat by Mr. Patrick TjCvington
of Saltcottis, for infefting KiCHARD KiCHARTSOUN, as heir of his late father, George
Richartsoun in Ballincrief, in a tenement (described in No. 1147 supra) in the Westraw of
GuUane. At Gullane, 1.5th September 1G28. Witnesses, Mr. Andrew M'Ghie, minister
at Gulanc, George Home, portioner there, William Sydsci'f, son of the late M'illiam
Sydserf of Colledgsteid, and Daniel Melvill, writer, Edinburgh. [1412, Box .37.
2019. 27th September 1628.] Precept by King Charles the First for infefting
Sir James Maxwell of Calderwood, knight, in the lands of Brounlie, in the parish of
Carluke and shire of Lanark, parts of the barony of Jerviswod, and resigned in .Max-
well's favour on 30th July 1628 by ^\'illiam Livingstone of Jerviswood. At Holyrood,
27th September 1628. [1665, Box 43.
2020. 28th September 1628.] Listrument of Sasine in the tenement and others
described in No. 1147 siqmi, in favour of KiCHARD Richardson, son and heir of the
late George Richardson in BallincreifT, in terms of the precept, dated 15th Septembei'
1628, No. 2018 siijira, by Patrick Levington of Saltcoats. Sasine given by William
Sydserf, son lawful of the late AMlliam Sydserf of Collegesteid, as bailie, on 28th
September 1628, and recorded in the particular register at Edinburgh 20th October
same year. Witnesses, Andrew M'Ghie, minister at Gulane, George Home, portioner
of Gulane, Daniel Melvill, writer in Edinburgh, Mungo Havie [?Harvie] in Murfield.
James Craik, notary public. [544, Box 16.
2021. 11th October 1628.] Letters Patent by King Charles the First appointing
John A\'ilson, merchant of the burgh of Edinburgh, to act as attorney for Peter
Rankene, natm-al son of Gabriel Rankene, burgess of Edinburgh, etc. 11th October
1628. [2409, Box 61.
2022. 13th October 1628.] Listrument of Sasine following on a precept in a charter
of alienation (dated at Edinburgh, 10th October 1628) by Gabriel Ranking, merchant in
Edinlnirgh, in favour of Peter Ranking, his eldest son by Margaret Somervell, his
wife, of a l)ack land, built and waste, with garden and pertinents, of that tenement of
l.-md of Walter Stewart, lawful son of the late Sir John Stewart of Craigiehall, knight.
1029] THE LAING CHARTERS 485
formerly 1)olongiiig to the chaplaiiiry founded ;it the altiir of St. Nicholas, within
the Collegiate church of St. Giles of Edi!it)urgh, Ity the late Ale.xander Curror, with
[words omitted] of the parish church of Dunsyre, and [Ijy] John Lugtoun, chajilain, lying
between the foreland of said tenement, formerly sold by the late Mr. Dicksone to
the late William Herreis, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh, and Katherine Baiikis, his
spouse, and their heirs, on south, and the North Loch on the north, which [whole]
tenement lies on the north side of the High Street of said burgh, between the lands of the
late Simon Niddrie, now pertaining to William Boithuell, on east, the land of the late
Lancelot Abirnethie, now of the heirs of the late John Symsone on west, the street on
south, and the said Noith Loch on north. Witnesses to charter, Matthew Cumyng,
writer to the signet, John Deanis, burgess of Edinburgh, and A\'illiam King, notary
public. Sasine given by Alexander SomerA'ell, merchant, Inirgess, liailie to John
Wilsoun, merchant, burgess, as acting for grantee, on 1 1th, and recorded in the particular
register 13th, October 1628. Witnesses, Patrick (4ovan, John Deanis, merchants, John
Walker, carpenter, burgesses of said burgh, and James Gordoun, messenger. Notiir\',
the said Matthew Cumyng, of Glasgow diocese. [2800, Box 7.3.
2023. 24th October 1G28.] Charter liy Archibald Hamilton of Halcraig, in
terms of a contract of sale with Kobert Den'iiulm, younger, of Westshiel, bj' which he
is jjound to infeft the said Eobert in the £6 lands of AVeitschaw and Halcraig, with
mill, mill lands, etc., in the barony of Mauldislie, in the parish of Carluke and sheriffdom
of Lanark : To be held from the granter of his superior. Sir James Maxwell of
Calderwood, rendering to the latter one penny Scots at the feast of St. Andrew in
name of blench-farm, if asked. At Lanark, 24th October 1628. Witnesses, James
Carmichael of Westerraw, Mr. John Cheisley, minister of the church of Quothquhan,
Gideon Weir, writer in Lanark, and David Dick, his servitor. Endorsed is a memor-
andum of sasine given on 29th October 1628, by ArchiljakI Ligrahame in Wickitschaw
Mains, bailie. Witnesses, James Wilson in AA^eitschaw, Adam Cuningham, ' wobster '
there, John Cuningham, son of John Cuninghame there, and James Logane, servitor to
Roliert Denholm, elder, of Westscheill. Gideon Weir, notary. [2.")80, Box 66.
2024. 11th November 1628.] Listrument of Sasine following on a charter, etc.,
dated 8th August 1627, by John Mudie, W.S., Edinburgh, to William Logan, son
lawful of Andrew Logan of Cotfield, and Euphame Home, his spouse, of three and a half
husband-lands and two cot-lands, in the territory and barony of Coldingham and shire of
Berwick, as described of date 9th November 1604, No. 1474 .<»/»)«. Sasine given 11th
November 1628, by James Craw of Greinlay, as bailie, and recorded on 29th December,
same year, in the general register. Witnesses, .James Kellie, Francis Melvill, and
Thomas Hopper, all residing in Coldingham, John Brod there, and Robert Livingston,
cooper in Eyemouth. George Daliell, notary public. [989, Box 27.
2025. 11th .January 1629.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that John Bannatyne
of Kellie with his own hands gave sasine, in terms of a marriage contract between him
on the one part, and James Crawfurd of Flattertoun, and Janet his lawful daughter,
on the other part, in favour of the said Janet Crawfurd, of the equal half of the £5
lands of Kellie, in the parish of Liverkip, liarony and shire of Ixenfrew, in satisfaction
of her conjunct fee, liferent, and terce. Sasine given 11th [January] to .John Crawfurd,
son of the said James Crawfurd, acting for grantee, and recorded at Glasgow 1st
February 1629. Witnesses, Alexander Stewart, lawful son of Eobert Stewart of
Chrystswell, Robert W'iddrowe in Dafte, James Hamilton, younger, in Dafle, and
4.S6 CALENDAR OF [1029
David Robertson, servitor of said James Crawfurd. Notary, •Tohn \'rio [Uric] uf
(xlasgow diocese. [3015, Box 7!i.
2026. 1-tth January 1C29.] Instrument narrating the resignation 1>y Laurence
Aberncthy, servitor of Mr. Francis Hay, W.S., as procurator for J.\mks 11\k, merchant,
l)urgess of Edinburgh, in the hands of Sir George Touris of Garmiltoun, of certain
hinds and tenements in Bristo, Edinburgh, described in the next writ, for new infeft-
ment to the said James Kae. Done in the writing-chamber of Mr. Francis Hay, W.S.,
in Edinburgh, upon the noi-th side of the High Street, opposite to the ' Aiild Tolbooth.'
Witnesses, Alexander Touris, eldest son of Sir George, George Cockburn of Ormistoun,
Mr. Francis Hay, W.S., and Mr. John Moncreif and James Butter, his servitors. Mr.
John Adamsone, notary public. 14th January 1G20. [286, Box 9.
2027. 1-Hh Janviary 1629.] Charter by Sir George Touris of Garmiltoun, knight,
baron of Innerleith and lord of Dairy, superior, granting to J.VMES R,\.v, merchant,
burgess in Edinburgh, in terms of the above resignation, all and whole two pieces of land
of the grantor's west croft of Bristo, viz. : all and whole one piece of the foreland or
tenement of the said west croft of Bristo, back and fore, etc., garden adjacent,
occupied by Richard Forrest, Luke Lyn, John Wallace, Robert Stevenson, and John
Schaw [.same property as in No. 1365 siijuvl, ^^'^''^ ^^^ lime-house, lime-pots, and clay-
liole in the garden, etc., formerly l)elonging to the late Mathew Callendar, shoemaker,
lying between the west gable of the late Mathew Callendar's house and the bark-loft
built on the same, and formerly belonging to the late Thomas Davidson, father of
George Davidson, on the cast, the tenement of land of the late Mathew C'ar-
michael on the west, the lands and garden of the late Mathew Callendar, now
George Davidson's, on the south, and the Horsewynd on the north ; also another piece
of the said west croft, with the draw-well, lying and containing as follows : — all and
whole a tenement of land as specially described, with bark-loft, built and formerly
occupied by the late Archibald White, shoemaker, with a back close and back land on
the west and east sides of the close, with bark-holes, lime-holes, etc., lying as descril)ed
in No. 1352 f:ujira, the Horsewynd being the northern boundary; and also a garden
called the Southyaird, containing twenty-eight and a quarter ells in length and fourteen
and a quarter ells in breadth, lying between the garden of the said Mathew Callendar,
formerly occupied by Archibald White, on the north, the said west croft of Bristo
on the south and west, and the lands of the late Mathew Carmichael on the east ; in
the barony of Innerleith, lordship of Dairy, and .shire of Edinburgh, all acquired by
James Rae from George Davidson, skinner [same property as in No. 1352 .■'•i(//)»] ;
also the piece of land conveyed on 1-ith January 1625, No. 1959 su2mi, with a
garden in the said west croft, between the lands of James Rae, James Ker in Potterrow,
and Richard Howieson, as described : which tenements were resigned by James Rae,
senior, reserving his liferent : To be holden in feu-farm. Reddendo, 3s. Scots yearly.
Edinburgh, Uth January 1629. AVitnesses, George Cockburn of Ormestoun, Alexander
Tours, the granter's eldest son and heir-apparent, Mr. Francis Hay, W.S., Edinburgh,
and Mr. .John Adamson, his servitor. Seal attached, but broken. [160, Box 5.
2028. 15th January 1629.] Instrument of Sasine following on precept in the
above charter. Sasine given 15th, and recorded in the particular register 22nd, Januar}'
1629. Witnesses, AA'illiam Rae, Archibald Sydserf, merchants in Edinburgh, Michael
Anderson, tailor in Potterraw, and John Henderson, serjeant of the barony of Inverleith,
John Adamson, of St. Andrews diocese, notary public. [1399, Box 36,
I(i29] THE LAING CHARTERS 4.S7
2029. l"th January 1629.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a
charter (dateil at Eyemouth, 1st May 1624:) by Sir David Home of Wedderburn, grant-
ing to Andrew Gi;ay in Eyemouth, and his heirs, a cottage-land, of which two parts lie
on the west side of the Rottindub, between the lands of Hundlaw on the west, the
public way on the east, the lands of the late Thomas Gray on the north, and the lands
of the laird of Aytoun on the south, as formerly possessed by the late George Sprott,
notary ; a third part of said cot-land, lying on the west side of the north burn of the
town of Eyemouth, between the lands of William Lindsay on the east, the sea-shore on
the north, and the public way on south, in the barony of Eyemouth and shire of
Berwick ; which lands belonged to and were resigned by Edmoiid Bi'aiddie, lawful son
of the late John Braiddie, fisher in Eyemouth. [Witnesses to charter, Alexander
Broun and James Broiui, both in Eyemouth, and John Dewar, notary in Dunce.J
Sasine given by Mr. Alexander Lauder of Gunesgrein, bailie, 17th Januarj', and
recorded at Duns 9th February, 1629. Witnesses, Adam Treinch in Eymouth, Robert
Maltman, tailor there, Patrick Mure there, and George Home, servitor of the said
Andrew Gray. Xotarj', James Mowat. [2803, Box 73.
2030. 10th April 1629.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding on the precept from the
crown, dated at Holyrood, 1st September 1627, Xo. 1999 supiv, for infefting Ad.vm
BoTHAVELL, senior, and his son, Mr. Adasi Bothwell, in the lands of Lessudden, as
described. Sasine given 10th April, and recorded at Selkirk 1st May, 1629. Andrew
Twnno, notary. [1626, Box 42.
2031. 15th April 1629.] Precept of t'lair Constat by John Schaw of Grenok,
addressed to Patrick Schaw of Kelsoland, as bailie, for infefting Mr. William Lind-
.SAY, minister of Dreghorn, as heir to his mother, Isobella Schaw, in an annualrent of
300 merks from the granter's twenty-merk land of Fynnart, in the shire of Renfrew
[see No. 1333 supra]. Dated at Grenok, 15th April 1629. Witnesses, ilr. Robert
Herbertsone and William Laing, ser\itors of granter. [1415, Box 37.
2032. ith May 1629.] Charter by John Ewing of Powhouse, in terms of a con-
tract between him, ^rith consent of his spouse, Mary Elphinstone, and .Jonet Paterson,
his mother, also of John Erskine of Little Sauchy, and James Earing, his brother-german,
and John Stirling, yi)unger, of Craigbarnet, all on the one part, and Alexander Stir-
ling, servitor of John, Earl of Mar, with his wife, AGNE.S Cockburn, on the other
part, alienating to the said Alexander Stirling and his wife the lands of Powhouse,
with manor, etc., in the barony of Cambuskenneth and shire of Clackmannan : To be
held in feu of the Earl of Mar frjr thirty-four mei'ks yearly, and other dues, as in No.
1680 »■«/>«(. At Alloa, 4th and 16th May 1629. Witnes.ses, John Williamson, sheriff-
clerk of Stirling, Mr. David Williamson (writer of deed) and Henry Williamson, his
sons, James Ronnald in Bandarthe, James Forrester of Logie, and othei-s. [2319,
Box 59.
2033. If^th May 1629.] Instrument of Sasine in favour of Alexander Stirling,
servitor to John, Earl of Mar, and Agnes Cockhurn, his spouse, folloAving on a precept
in a charter of alienation (dated at Alloa, 4th and 16th Maj- 1629) granted in their
favour by John Ewing of Powhouse, with consent of Mary Elphinstone, his wife, of the
whole lands of Powhouse, manor, etc., in the lordship of Cambuskenneth and shire of
Clackmannan. Sasine given by James Forrester of Logie, as bailie, 18th, and recoriled
at Stirling 2Jth. i\fav 1629. Witnesses, Mr. David and Honrv Williamson, sons of
488 CALENDAR OF [1629
John Williamson, sherift-clerk of Stirling, Kichaid Kidstoun in Powhous, and others.
John Williamson, notary puMic. [514, Box 15.
2034. -''>th May 1G29.] Charter liy Kobert Irowing [or Irwin] of Muretoun, granting
(in terms of a contract of sale) to P.VTiucK Livixci.sxox of Balrowny the whole lands
and town of Muretoii, with manor-place, etc., in the barony of Kethick, parish of
Stracathro, and sheriffdom of Forfar : To be held from' the granter, of the bishops of
Brechin, for a yearly sum of i;3, lf<s. 6d. Scots. At the church of Stracathro, 2Gth May
1629. Witnesses, William Douglas of Glenbervie, knight, baronet, Alexander Carnegie
of Wayne, James Levingstoun of Quhytfeild, Thomas Schewane and John Lyndesa}',
notaries. [175.1, Box 45.
2035. -5th June 1G29.J Discharge by Sir Thomas lienrysoii, J>ord Chestcris, to
James Spittell of Leuquhat for the sum of 200 merks Scots for the term of Martinmas
1628, according to terms mentioned in a similar discharge, of date 1st July 1024, \o.
1943 siqyni. Dated at Edinburgh, 25th June 1G29. [77, Box 2.
2036. -'rd July 1()2'J.] Crown Precept of Sasine under the quarter seal of King
Charles the First for infefting Andrew Keu of Bourhouses, his heirs, etc., in the lands
and baron}' of Littlcdean, otherwise called Maxtotui, mill and mill lands, etc., in the
sheriffdom of Roxbui'gh, apprised from Sir John Ker of Jedburgh, knight, and John
Ker of Langnewton. Holyrood, 3rd July 1629. [999, Box 27.
2037. If'tli July 1629.] Disposition [paper writ in bad condition] by John Broun,
minister at Glencairn, granting to his son, Mr. William Buoun, servitor to Thomas,
Earl of Haddington, the kirk lands of the vicarage pensionary of Glencairn, as in No.
1448 sujira, luider reservation of glebe, etc. Dated at the kirk of Glencairn, IGth July
1629. Witnesses, John Crichton of Crawfurdstoun and William Fergussoun, kirk-clerk
of Glencairn. [3257, Box S6.
2038. 17th July 1629.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept by King
Charles the First (dated 18th April 1629) for infefting James, Duke of Lennox, etc.,
in the 40s. lands of Barquhainiane, the lands of Caldarven, Cambusmun, Wester and
Easter Fynnerie, Blairquhomrie, Merkinche, grain mill of Mewie, mill land and multures
of Bordland, Mains of Kilmaronok, Duncryne, and other lands astricted to said mill,
all in the barony of Kilmaronock and shire of Dumliarton, formerly belonging to Adam
Cunningham, formerly in Chapeltown, now in Boquhan, and resigned by him in the
duke's favour. Sasine given on the lands and at the mill by "Walter M'Cawlay of
Ardingapill, sherifl' in that part, on I7th July, and recorded in the general register
11th August, 1629. Witnesses, Mungo Lindsay of Bonyll, John Darleith of that Ilk,
Mr. Andrew Sempill, minister at Bonyll, Donald M'Lintok in Merkinche, and John, his
son. David Watsoun, of Glasgow diocese, notary public. [2145, Box 54.
2039. 18th July 1629.] Charter by Janet Mure, lawful daughter of the late
Patrick .Mure of Clonkaird, with consent of her husband, James ^\'allace of Dullerie,
granting to Egbert Ros, second son of Robert Ros of Portivo in Ireland, the two-
merk land of Garfoire, some time occupied by .John Ferguson and William Orre, in the
parish of Kirkmichael, shire of Ayr, as in No. 1216 giqua -. To be held blench for one
penny Scots. Deed written by Peter Barbour, servitor of Robert Wallace, W.S., at
Maybole, 18th July 1629. Witnesses, Thomas Wode, liailie-depuU' of burgh of
1629] THE LA ING CHARTERS 489
Mayboill, Alexander Barclay, burgess of Edinburgh, residing in Mayboill, Patrick
W '111 vane there, George Huchoun there, and John Mure, notary public there.
[1419, Box 37.
2040. 18th July 1G29.] Duplicate of the above charter by Janet Mure. Dated
at Maybole, 18th July 1629. Same witnesses as in preceding writ. [2605, Box 67.
2041. 22nd July 1629.] Charter of Sale by Mr. Patrick Levingtoun of Saltcotts,
heritable proprietor of the subjects disponed, disponing, in terms of an obligation, dated
14th June IG26, to Jajies Eentotjn, lawful son of the late John Rentoun of Billie, his
heirs, etc., three acres of land near Lucasland, and certain other small portions of land,
as described in next writ, some time belonging to George Home, portioner in GiUane,
and Janet Howiesone, his wife, and apprised to the granter : To be held from the
granter for eighteen pennies Scots yearly, in name of feu-farm. Dated at Edinburgh,
22nd July 1629. AVitnesses, Robert Pringill, W.S., Edinbiu-gh, James Hunter (writer
of deed), Walter Lyell, and James Kynneir, all his servitors. [242, Box 8.
2042. 24th July 1629.] Instrument of Sasine following on the above charter,
dated 22nd July 1629, No. 2041 sujnv., by Mr. Patrick Le^nngtoun of Saltcoats, granting
to James Rentoun, son of the late John Rentoun of Billie, the whole lands of Mure-
field and lands in Gulane, as described in No. 116 siqr/v, of date 16th April 1438; also
the church lands of the vicarage of Gulane ; an acre called ' Cokkinaker,' the ' Clappartis '
warren, the lands of 'Bundlands,' lying between Murefield on west, 'the auld toun'
(of Dirleton) on north, ' Smiddismeir ' (or ' Smeedsmyre ') on east, and ' HoUis ' and
Murefield on south, as described, all in the barony and lordship of Dirleton, etc. Sasine
given by Richard Richartsone in Gulane, bailie, on 24th July 1629, and recorded in
particular register 1st September same year. Witnesses, William Paxtoun in Adin-
craw (1), Mungo Home in Murfeild, Thomas Forrest and George Thomson, both in
Gulane. James Craik, of St. Andrews diocese, notary. [1115, Box 30.
2043. 30th July 1629.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept (dated at
Holyroodhouse, 29th November 1628) by William, [eleventh] Earl of Angus, etc., in
favour of JOHN Balvaird in Broddell, Cristina Arnott, his spouse, and their eldest
son, David, of a tenement on the north side of the burgh of Abernethy, between the
lands of the late William Wallas on east and of Gavin Duncan on west, with two acres
in Pituersie and common pasture on Castellaw, according to acreage ; also another tene-
ment, with two acres in Pituersie and commonty, lying on east side of highway at west
end of burgh, between the late Henry Sherp's lands on south, and those of the collegiate
church of Abernethy on west ; also the lands of Pituersie occupied by the said John,
all in the barony of Abernethy and shire of Perth. To the precept is added a declara-
tion that the grantees, etc., are bound to bring their grain to the mill of Farg. Sasine
given by William Auchinleck of Balmanno, bailie, 2nd, and recorded at Perth 30th,
July 1629. Witness, inter alios, Archibald Ros, master of the school at Abernethy.
Gilbert Ros, of Dunblane diocese, notary public. Among the witnesses to precept is
Laurence Oliphant of Condie. [1703, Box 44.
2044. 5th August 1629.] Charter by John, Earl of Mar, as superior, confirming
the charter dated at Alloa, 4th and 16th May 1629, No. 2032 suj>ra, by John Ewing of
Powhouse, with consent, to Alexander Stirling, servant of the Earl of Mar, and
Agnes Cockburn, his spouse, of the lands of Powhouse. Confirmation dated at Holy-
3q
400 CALENDAR OF [1020
roodhouse, 5th August 1629. Witnesses, Sir David Levingston of Donypace, knight-
baronet, Henry Dow, and John Williamson, W.S. [2207, Box 5G.
2045. 17th November 1629.] Charter by Sir William Cunningham of Caprington,
knight, in fulfilment of a contract between him and Mr. Kor.ERT Kams.W, minister of
the church of Dundonald, granting and alienating to the said Mr. Robert and Jonet
C.\MPBELL, his spouse, the longer liver of them, their heirs, etc. (under reversion), the 40s.
lands of Craigochc, occupied by William Patcrson and Thomas Iluntar, and the onc-merk
land of the lands of Glengaber and Terrclgin, occupied by Bessie Murdoch, in the barony
and parish of Ochiltree, Kings-Kyle, Ayrshire : To be held of the granter in feu-farm
for a yearly feu-duty of £16 Scots. Precept of sasine directed to David Landellis in
Terbert{?). At Caprinton, 17th November 1629. Witnesses, Adam Cunningham,
Mr. Adam Cunyngham, and James Metellan, servitors of granter. [2144, Bo.\ 54.
2046. 13th January 1630.] Instrument of Sasine in favour of Mr. Robert
Rams.w, minister at Dundonald, and Jonet C.\mit.ell, his spouse, following on a
charter and precept of sasine by Sir William Cuninghame of Caprintoun, knight, of
date 17th November 1629, granting to them, under reversion, the 40s. lands of
Craigorth and others. Sasine given 13th, and recorded at Irvine 15th, January 1630.
Witnesses, William Fcrgushill in Knokschisnoch, William Kay in Leflenoch, John Kay
in Penstamny, and Thomas Dalrympill in Terbeg. Hugh "Wood, of Glasgow diocese,
notary. [417, Box 12.
2047. 17th March 1630.] Charter by Margaret Scollay, only lawful daughter and
heir in life, at least apparent heir, of the late James Scollaj^ who was eldest lawful son
of the late Edward Scollay of Strynie, and granddaughter of the said Edward, her
grandfather, with consent of her husband, James Beinstoun, and of Robert Monteith
of Egilsha, for their interest, alienating to John Coluill of Tankcrncss, spouse of
Marie Scollay, her father's sister, and to Duncan Scollay, her father's brothei-,
equally between them, her ' aughtene '-penny land of Strynie, twenty-four-penny land
of Aeth, and nine-penny land of Grobuster, in the island of Stronsay and shire of
Orkney : To be held feu-farm of the king [sum not stated] ; reserving to her mother,
Isobcl Grot, relict of the said James Scollay, the liferent use of the lands of Grobuster ;
and also reserving to her and Malcolm Mowat in Bankis, now her spouse, that house
and towmale in the Nes of Strynie, called Grysnes, presently occupied by James Denny-
son, with the waste ground, drogger ludge privileges, etc., in feu-farm, conform to their
infeftments. Precept of.sasine directed to Malcolm Fea in Strynie, as bailie. At Kirk-
wall, 17th March 1630. Witnesses, Thomas Main, Patrick Smith, and James Nisbet,
merchants in Kirkwall, Mitchell Rendall in Wcstray, and Andrew Eleis (writer of deed),
notary, and David Heart, notary, who sign for Margaret Scollay. [1572, Box 40.
2048. 23rd March 1630.] Instrument narrating that James Cochrane, one of the
bailies of the burgh of Edinbiu'gh, passed to a tenement on the south side of the Cow-
gate, near the place formerly of the Friars Minors, and otherwise bounded as described,
belonging formerly to Margaret alias 'Mausyc' Mitchell (being the tenement first
described, 8th March 1628, No. 2012 siqira) ; also to another land in the Cowgate, near
the same place, having the passage thereto on the west (the tenement second described
in said writ) ; and there the said bailie cognosced and interponed Elizabeth, Mar-
garet, and Jonet Watson, three lawful daughters and nearest heirs-portioners of the
late John Watson, skinner, in the said first tenement, and in an annualrent of 40s. from
1630] THE LAING CHARTERS 491
the second. Sasine given 231x1 March 1G30. Witnesses, James Waiidiupper, mer-
chant, Henry Houstoun, dyer, Hugh Airmour, stabler, James Ellott, meal-dealer, John
Mitchell, William Bauchop, George Young, and Robert Gibson, Serjeants of burgh.
[21G3, Box 55.
2049. -'3rd March 1630.] Instrument narrating that James Cochran, one of the
bailies of Edinburgh, passed to the tenements named in preceding writ, and received
from James Glen, baker in Edinburgh, as procurator for Elizabeth, Margaret, and
Jonot Watson, lawful daughters and heirs-portioners of John Watson, skinner, their
father, and George Jardan, merchant, Quintigern Ross, baker, and Walter liankein,
their respective husbands, due resignation of said tenements, in terms of a contract of
sale, dated 8th June 1628, in favour of Robert Gordoun, flour-dealer in Edinburgh,
and Cristina Ei.LOT, his spouse. Sasine given 23rd March 1630. Witnesses as in
preceding writ. Mr. Alexander Guthrie, burgh clerk, notary. [475, Box 14.
2050. 31st March 1630.] Precept by King Charles the First directed to Robert
Porteous of Wyndhead, as sheriff in that part, for infefting Mark Ker, lawful son of
Andrew Ker in Newbottill, his heirs and assignees, in the following lands, crofts, etc.,
in the town and territory of Newbottill, in that lordship and sherifTdom of Edinburgh,
viz. : Two acres of land on west side of Brewhousbank, between the lands of the late
William Porteous, now of Robert Porteous, on east, the lands of the late \Mlliam
Porteous, belonging to James Ballenden of Pendrighe, called the 'Hardin,' now belong-
ing to Lord Ros, on north, the lands formerly of Robert Moffett, now of Thomas Chis-
holme, on south, and the lands formerly of George Arreis, now of George Ramsay, on
west ; three acres or thereabout, with tenement and garden, lying in the ' Waill ' between
the ' Lonyngdykis ' on north, and mill-lead (' aqueductum ') on south, the town of Barns-
daill on east, and the Mains of Dalhoussie on west ; a house and garden -vnih croft, lying
on the west side of Barnshill, between David Broun's lands on east, the mill-lead on
north, and water of Esk on south ; another house, the ' outsett ' and garden lying on
south side of the bridge of Newbottill, adjacent to the garden and tenement of William
Scott, messenger, with two acres of land or thereabout lying in the 'Gallandiehill,'
between James Hall's lands on west, Robert Blakie's on east, the highway on north,
and the ' Gallendaill-burne ' on south. All which lands were resigned in the hands of
the lords of exchequer by Robert Ker, goldsmith, burgess of Edinburgh. Given imder
the quarter seal at Holyroodhouse, 31st March 1630. [1975, Box 50.
2051. 31st March 1630.] Instrument narrating that James Sterling of Achylc
l)assed personally to his lands of Achyle, extending to 40s. of land, in the stewartry of
Monteith and sherift'dom of Perth, within the lands of William, Earl of Menteith, on
every side about the same, between the burn of Black Munbraky on the east, the lands
of Mullen and the whole marsh called the ' Mosbuk ' on the south, the 'Blakburnc' on
the west, and the ' SUuie burne of Craignioir ' on the north ; and there, on the said
lands, the said James, in terms of a contract matrimonial between himself on one part,
and John Halilan of Gleneglis, for himself and his sister, Margaret Ilaldan, future
spouse of the said James, on the other part, gave sasine with his own liands of the said
lands of Achyle to Patrick Monteith, lawful son of John Monteith in Shannachill,
in name of the said Mauoaret Hai.dan, the grantor's future spouse. Done 31st March
1630. Witnesses, Duncan M'lioliert Buchanuan in Sherrcfredstoun, William M'WiUie
at the mill of Mylue Lene, Duncan M'Adame in Arnctoniie [or Arnetomio], and Finlay
M'Carrach in Achyle. Alexander Barclay, of St. Andrews diocese, notary. Recorded
492 CALENDAR OF [ItiSO
at Stirling, 1st April 1G30, by Mr. John KoUok, keei)cr of the register of sasines for
Stirlingshire, etc. [3111, Box 81.
2052. l"th April 1G30.] Instrument of Sasine following on the charter and dis-
position, dated at Kirkwall, 17th March 1G30, No. 2047 sujira, by Margaret Scollay,
there designed, granting to John Colvill of Tankerness and Duncan Scollay of
Hermonsgarth, the lands of Strynie and othei's, as described in charter. Sasine given
10th, and recorded at Kirkwall 17th, April 1630. Witnesses, Edward Grot, brother-
german of William Grot of Huij), Andrew Jack, servitor to John Colvill, John Gardyne,
son of Mr. John Gardj'ne, minister at Stronsay, Andrew Elleis, notary, and James
Gadie, servitor to David Heart, who is notary public to the ^vrit. [1964, Box 50.
2053. 22nd June 1630.] Instrument of Sasine following on the precept of ctoe
constat, dated at Kinneil, 2nd January 1628, No. 2011 supra, by James, [third] Marquis
of Hamilton, for infefting Helen Livingstone, spouse of William Livingstone of
Culter, and only daughter of the late Alexander Livingstone of Westquarter, as heir
of her father, in the lands of Westquarter, as in No. 1828 supra, ; reserving a liferent to
Margaret Middleton, her mother. Sasine given by Mr. James Monteath of Langtoun,
22nd June, and recorded at Stirling 8th July, 1630. AVitnesses, William Levingstoun,
portioner of Falkirk, John Smaill in Falkirk, John Johnstoun alias Chalmers, servant of
William Livingston of Culter, and others. Kobcrt Ker, notary. [177G, Box 46.
2054. 2Gth June 1630.] Charter by Anna, Marchioness of Hamilton, as com-
missioner for her son, the Marquis of Hamilton, granting the Lands of Westquarter to
WiLLLVM Livingstone of Coulter and Helen Livingstone, his spouse, in conjunct fee,
etc., on her resignation, reserving liferent to her mother, Margaret Middleton. Wit-
nesses, John Gray, Thomas Davidson, and John Eob, servitors of granter, and AVilliam
Lowdoun, writer in Hamilton. Seal broken and indistinct. [2794, Box 72.
2055. 30th June 1630.] Charter by Alexander Nepare of Toriie, lawful son of
the late John Nepare of Mercheistoun and Anna Chisholm, his spouse, in terms of a
disposition, dated 2nd May 1630, made by him, with consent of William Cuning-
hani of Cragance, now spouse of Anna Chisholm, the granter's mother, alienating to
his brother-german, William Nei'are, and his wife, Margaret Cuninghame,
their heirs, etc., the lands of Ton-ie-easter, as in No. 1892 supra. At Holyrood,
30th June 1630. Witnesses, Andrew Synclare, son of the late William Synclare
of Achuif [or Achnif], James Edmestoun and William Lyell, servitors of Archibald,
Lord Nepare. [1471, Box 38.
2056. 2nd July 1630.] Letters by Sir William Hamilton, knight, with consent
of Dame Elizabeth Johnstone, his spouse, declaring that he had entered, rentalled,
received, and admitted John Eae, lawful son of the late John Eae in Scheillis, as
kindly tenant in the 10s. land, of old extent, of Schillingis [Shealings], some time
occupied by the late John Kae, ' with daill and evintethe witt the rest of the landis of
Scheillis,' according to use and wont, in the parish of Kilbride and sheriffdom of Lanark,
the said John paying ten merks yearly rent, three hens at Candlemas, three capons at
Beltane, half a ' ruche wedder ' at AVhitsunday, half a stone of cheese at All-Hallowmas,
forty shillings of grassum each four years once only, ivith due service. With power to
sublet and input and output subtenants ; promising, in return for 292 merks paid in
name of Itae by John Paterson in Bum of Scheills, and John Paterson, elder, in Staue-
1630] THE LAING CHARTERS 493
Ijyir, for making this present rental of the lands, to warrant the same to the said. John
Rac during his lifetime, etc., with other conditions affecting the security of the said
sum. Written by Jeremie Craig, writer at Kilbrydc kirk, and signed at Rutherglen,
2nd July 1630. Witnesses, Patrick Clwnes, the granter's servitor, Adam Paterson in
Morray, Andrew Brown in Scheills. [1934, Box 49.
2057. 5th July 1630.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding on a precept of sasine
(directed to Robert Rig, uncle of James Rig, as bailie) contained in a charter, dated at
Edinburgh, 2nd July 1630, by James Rig of Carberrie, in terms of a marriage contract
(dated at Edinburgh and Cranstoun, 18th and 21st April 1620) between the said James
Rig of Carberrie and Elizabeth Hamilton, lawful daughter of Sir James Hamilton of
Reidhouse, knight, whereby the latter is to have an annualrent of 300 mcrks Scots,
secured over the town and lands of Carberrie and others, particularly described, in the
lordship of Mussclljurgh, regality of Dunfermline, and shire of Edinburgh. Sasine
given to William Liddel, son lawful to Da\i(l Liddel in Lochtilloch, as attorney for the
said Elizabeth, 5th July 1630, and recorded in pai'ticular register of sasines 5th August
same year. Witnesses, William Ker, son lawful of William Kcr of Thrid, Robert
Turnet, servitor of Sir Andrew Hamilton, John Johnistoun and James Reid, gardeners,
servants of James Rig. Alexander Couper, of St. Andrews diocese, notary public.
[384, Box 11.
2058. 7th July 1630.] Instrument of Sasine following on the precept in the
charter, dated at Hamilton, 2Gth June 1630, No. 2054 supra, by Anna [Cunningham],
Marchioness of Hamilton, acting for her son, in favour of William Livingstone of
Culter and Helena Livingstone, his spouse, of the lands of Westquarter. Sasine
given by Alexander Osuald, portioner of Falkirk, as bailie, on 7th, and recorded 8th,
July 1630. Witnesses, Mr. Thomas Spittell, minister at Falkirk, John Sword there,
John Johnstoun, and others. Robert Ker, notary public. [1777, Box 46.
2059. 17th July 1630.] Instrument narrating the resignation before the lords of
exchequer (in terms of a jirocuratory in the disjjosition of 16th July 1629, No. 2037
supra) of the kirk lands of Glencairn in favour of Mk. Williasi Broun. Done on
17th July 1630 in the great hall of Halyruidhous. Witnesses, Mr. John Adamesone,
writer, John Vaitche, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh, John Eliot and James Lythgow,
servitors to the Earl of Haddington. Notary, Henry Vaitche, of St. Andrews diocese.
[3258, Box 86.
2060. 9th August 1630.] Charter by King Charles the First granting and con-
hrming to John, Lord W^emyss, the lands and barony of Easter Wemyss and the lands
and barony of Tullycultre, etc., as described, in the shires of Fife and Clackmannan
respectively, resigned on 9th August 1630 by James, now Lord Colvill of Culross, with
consent of Dame Magdalen Young, his wife, Christine Bruce, his mother, Dame Helen
Schaw, relict of James, late Lord Colvill, James Campbell of Lawers, Mungo, his son,
fiar of Lawers, and others ; and ci'ecting Easter Wemyss into a barony. Reddendo for
Easter AVemyss, use and wont, anil for Cameron, etc., £8 Scots of feu-farm. At Holy-
rood, 9th August 1630. Regidrum Ma(jni Siyilli, vol. viii. No. 1641. [1649, Box 42.
2061. 18th August 1630.] Charter by Alexander, Lord Fentoun, acting for his
father, Thomas, Earl of Keliie (in absence), granting to George Hume, portioner in
Gulane, six acres of land of the friar land of Dirleton, vulgarly called the Boundlauds,
494 CALENDAR OF [1630
bounded by the lands of John iorrest, James Halybmioun, 'Easttield and infield,' and
the ' Marteris,' as described in No. 1241 supra: To be held in feu — duty not stated.
Edinburgh, 18th August 1G30. Witnesses, Walter Lecky of Derscheris [Dasher], John
Cauder in Dirltoun, and David Forrest, burgess of Haddington. [1116, Box 30.
2062. 1630.] Charter by Alexander, Lord Fentoun, etc., as commissioner
for Thomas [Erskine], Earl of Kellie, etc., his father, confirming the charter of aliena-
tion of date 22nd July 1629, No. 2041 supra, by Patrick Levingtoun of Saltcottis, to
Jajies Rentoun, lawful son of the late John Kcntoun of Billie, of the lands of Mure-
field and others, and annualrents, as described in No. 2042 siqrra, apprised from George
Hume, portioner of Gullane. Eeddendo not stated. Confirmation dated at Edinburgh,
10th 1630 (nSth August). Witnesses, Walter Leckie of Dcschoura [Dasher],
David Fiiri'cst in Haddington, and John Cauder in Dirleton. [1149, Box 30.
2063. 19th August 1630.] Precept of Clare Constat by Henry Pitcairn of that Ilk,
and David, his son, addressed to Laurence Birrell, messenger, hikgess of Cupar, for
infefting John Kinnard, as nearest heir of his late father, Henry Kiiniard [cf. No.
1888 supni], in a £40 annualrent over the lands of Kamsays Forthir, in the sheriffdom
of Fife. Dated and signed at Forthir, 19th August 1630. Henry Pitcairn in Dounfield,
Laurence Birrell, officer in Cupar, and others, witnesses. [930, Box 26.
2064. 7th September 1630.] Instrument of Sasine in favour of Duncan Scollay
of Hermonsgarth and IsOBELL Sinclair, his spouse, following on a precept in a charter
(of date at Ovirbie in Stronsay, 7th September 1630) by John Coluill of Hwip, alienating
to them the half of the ' aughtene-penny land of North Strynie, callit ane vrisland,' and
half of the ' Quoyis callit Quoygrane and Quoygarth,' with houses, etc., ' towmales,
(juoyis, outbrekis, outsettis,' etc., in the isle of Stronsay and sherifl'dom of Orkney. Sasine
given by James Scollay of Toftis, as bailie, on 7th, and recorded at Kirkwall on 9th,
September 1630. To the charter Mr. John Gairdyne, minister at Stronsay, is a witness,
with Oliver Cok, son lawful to Mr. James Cok, minister at Sanday, who is also a witness
to the sasine, with Edward Grot, son of the late William Grot of Tankerness, Harie
Coluill, son of the late AVilliam Coluill of Midhous, Oliver Hagar in Strynie, and others.
David Heart, notary public. [510, Box 15.
2065. 8th September 1630.] Charter by Patrick Livingstone, heritable feu-fai-mer
of the lands, for fulfilment of a marriage contract (dated at Brechin, 18th August 1630)
between him and his eldest son, Patrick Livingstone, on one part, and George
Symmer, younger, fiar of Balzordie, and Anna Symmer, his sister, on the other part,
granting to the younger Patrick, and his heirs-male by the said Anna, the lands of
Balrowny and Belliehill, etc., as of date 4th June 1607, No. 1514 supra, in the barony
of Kethik, parish of Menmure, and shire of Forfar, and to the said Anna in liferent :
To be held of the granters in blench-farm for one penny Scots. Precept directed to
John Maitland, citizen of Brechin, as bailie. At Balrowny, 8th September 1630.
Witnesses, David and Allan Livingstone, the granter's sons, David Duncan, tailor in
Brechin, and Thomas Schewane, notary public. [3272, Box 87.
2066. 8th September 1630.] Duplicate of the preceding charter, the lands to be
held of the superior, David [Lindsay ?], bishop of Brechin, for £24 yearly of feu-farm,
Avith duplication, etc., and three suits of coui-t. Same witnesses and bailie as in
preceding writ. [3273, Box 87.
1630] THE LAING CHARTERS 495
2067. 8th September 1630.] Instrument of Sasine in favour of the above Patrick
Ln'iXGSTOXK, younger, and Anxa Syjdier. Sasine given 8th September 1630, George
Symmer, younger, fiar of Balzordie, acting for the said Anna. Witnesses, Da\ad and
Allan Livingstoun, George Mylne, miller at Balrowny, David Duncan, senator of the
bailie, and George Xeisch, servitor of the subscribing notary, Thomas Schewane.
[3274, Box 87.
2068. 8th September 1630.] Duplicate Sasine, same date. Witnesses, etc., as in
previous writ. Both are recorded at Dundee, 18th September 1630. [3275, Box 87.
2069. 6th October 1630.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that Robert Aytoun,
lawful son to the late Robert Aytoun, portioner of Cragfuthie, as bailie, and John
Aytoun, also son to the deceased Robert, as procurator, passed in terms of a precept of
sasine in a disposition, dated at Edinburgh, 25th June 1625, by Francis Orme of
Mugdrum for infefting Mr. Andro Aytoun of Logic, advocate, in the lands of Haltoun-
hill and others, the lands of ilugdrum, ^vith tower, etc., mill, salmon-fishings, etc., on
Tay. [Of. No. 1992 supra.] Sasine given in due form on 6th October, and recorded in
general register 18th November, 1630. Witnesses to disposition, Michael Balfour of
Denmyll, James Balfour, his eldest lawful son, and others. Witnesses to sasine, John
Calwie, burgess of Xewburgh, Patrick Pacok there, Henry Achmowtie, burgess of
Cupar, and James Ballingal in Cluny. John Philp, notary. [563, Box 16.
2070. 3rd November 1630.] Contract of marriage between James Lundy, apparent
of Stratharlie, with consent of his mother, Agnes Kay, now spouse to Robert Douglas
of Drumgarland, and the said Robert for his interest, on one part, and Alexander
Orrok, fiar of that Ilk, for himself and for Margaret Orrok, his eldest daughter, and she
for her o^vn interest, on the other part, whereby jAiiES Lundy and Margaret Orrok
bind themselves to marry each other before the 22nd November instant, he pledging him-
self to obtain infeftment in the lands of Stratharlie, as heir to the late John Lundy, his
father, and to secure his intended spouse in her liferent and other provisions. Dated
and signed by all the parties [apparently at Dysart, the writ being torn at that part],
3rd November 1630. Henry Ramsay, elder of Arduny, Mr. Wm. Murray, his son-in-law,
Alexander Orrok, elder of that Ilk, Robert Ged of Gedismill, and others, witnesses.
[730, Box 21.
2071. 23rd November 1630.] Instrument narrating that William Mow, some
time dweller in Dalkeith, now in , resigned into the hands of William Douglas,
Earl of Morton, as superior, the acre of land in the field called the Thornycrooks at
Dalkeith, described in No. 1640 supra, for new infeftment to Andrew Forsyth in
Dalkeith, and in terms of said resignation the Earl signed a new charter in favour of
said Andrew and delivered it to Cuthbert Gibson, procurator for grantee. Done at
HoljTOodhouse, in the Earl's bed-chamber there, at 9 P.M. on 23rd November 1630.
James Douglas, portioner of Over Gogar, and William Douglas of Kirkness, with othei's,
mtnesses. Notary, Archibald Ros. [2281, Box 58.
2072. 10th December 1630.] Charter by Andrew [Lamb], bishop of Galloway, in
favoiu- of John Gordon of Lochinvar, his heirs-male, etc., granting to him, upon his
own resignation, the £o land of old extent of Dunjope, lying and bounded by Traitf-
grange on east, Culquhay or Culquhry on west, the granter's land of Over Balcrosche
and Ballimone on south, and Glencow and Banbord on north, by the running sike
496 CALENDAR OF [Ifi.SO
called the Layne to Traifgrange, as described, in the barony of Tungland and stewartry
of Kirkcudbright, wth clause of novodamus: The lands to be held in fen-farm and
heritage for a reddendo of £12, 6s. 8d. Scots to the granter and his successors.
Edinburgh, 10th December 1G30. Signed by the bishop and various ministers of his
diocese. [G39, Box 19.
2073. 13th December 1G30.] Instrument of Sasinc follo^nng on a precept (directed
to James Douglas, portioner of Over Gogar, as bailie) in a charter, dated at Holyrood-
house, 23rd November 1630 [cf. No. 2071 sup-a, of that date], by William, Earl of
Morton, for infefting Andrew For.SYTII, indweller in Dalkeith, in the acre of land
described of date 27th May 1612, No. 1640 sup-a, and in writ cited. Witnesses to the
Earl's charter, Cuthbert Gibsone, William Schaw, and Archibald Ros, notary, the Earl's
servitors. Sasine given 13th December 1630, and recorded in the particular register
21st January 1631. Witnesses, Laurence Wardlaw and Cuthbert Gibsone, dwellers in
Dalkeith, George Gistiane and James Anderson, Serjeants there. Notary, Archibald
Ros. [3141, Box 82.
2074. 7th January 1631.] Charter by Henry Craik, dweller in the town of
Newbigging, with consent of Margaret Lothian, his spouse, in terms of a disposition of
same date, granting to Walter Cowan and Elizabeth Craik, his spouse, that tene-
ment on the east side of the said town of Newbigging, described in writ^ 5th September
1609, No. 1558 sttpra, within the liberty of the burgh of Musselburgh : To be held for
burghal dues, etc. At Musselburgh, 7th January 1631. Witnesses, John Anderson,
James Watson, James Miller, and Matthew Ard, burgesses of said burgh. Richard
Bennett and Robert Bennet, notaries, sign for Margaret Lothian. [2306, Box 59.
2075. 7th January 1631.] Instrument of Sasine of said tenement given by Robert
Strauchan, one of the bailies of Musselburgh, in favour of Walter Cowan and his
■wife, 7th January 1631. Recorded in particular register, 8th January same year.
Witnesses, Ninian Sanderson and the above James Watson and James Miller and
Robert Bennet. Notary, Richard Bennett, of St. Andrews diocese. [2307, Box 59.
2076. 11th February 1631.] Charter by Thomas Thomson of Dudingston granting
to his cousin, David Pre.ston of Whitehill, in feu-farm, that piece of waste land or
rock, for constructing one or more saltpans, with their houses, etc., lying wthin the
bounds of Easter Duddingston, near the sea, and bounded between two great fixed
rocks, lying between the sea on the north and the highway on the south, and containing
fourteen falls in breadth from east to west. Reddendo, £i Scots and a sack containing
three bolls of salt for each pan to be made, yearly. Dated and signed at Easter
Dudingston, 11th February 1631. Witnesses, Captain David Scrimgeour, son of the
late Sir John Scrimgeour of Dudhop, knight, James Lawson in Easter Dudingston, and
John Cas, W.S., writer of deed. [1035, Box 28.
2077. 21st February 1631.] Charter by Duncan Scollay of Strynie [cf. No. 2047],
with consent of Isobel Sinclair, his spouse, in terms of a marriage contract between them
and their daughter, Margaret Scollay, on one part, and James Scollay of Toftis, Jean
Henryson, his spouse, and Robert Scollay, their son, on the other part, granting to the
said Robert and Margaret, his future spouse, in conjunct fee, and their heirs, an annualrent
of £100 Scots from the 'aughtene penny land' of North Strjmie, in the isle of Stronsay,
Orkney. At Hagar in Strynie, 21st February 1631. Witnesses, James Tulloch, lately
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of Rotbisholm, AVilliam Grot, lately of Huip, Malcolm Maxwell, fiar of Marikirk,
Malcolm Mowat in Baiikis, Oliver Fea in UinsbusterC!), David Heart, writer, and
others. [1G52, Box 42.
2078. 21st February 1631.] Notarial Instrument narrating that the said Duncan
vScollay of Strynie with his own hands gave sasine to Robert Scollay, lawfid son to
James Scollay of Tofts, and to his ftiture spouse, Maroaket Scollay, lawful daughter
of the said Duncan, of the annualrcnt described in preceding writ. Sasine given 21st,
and recorded at Kirkwall 23rd, February 1631. Witnesses, James Tullocht, lately of
Kothisholm, William Grot, lately of Hwip, James Fea, apparent of Claistrane, Andrew
Elleis, notary public, and Archibald Eeid, servitor of the notary to the writ, David
Heart. [2765, Box 71.
2079. 1st March 1631.] Charter [imperfect at the beginning] by masters of the
hospital, ministers, and elders of the town of Perth, on behalf of the poor, granting to
John Dron, weaver, and Katherine Moreis, his wife, a tenement of land on the north
side of South Street, between the lands and garden of the late Blase Colt and of the
heirs of the late Henry MoncriefF [or iMoresoun], weaver, now of Henry Scharp, weaver, on
east, the lands formerly occupied by the late Thomas Elder [and otherwise as more fully
described below in No. 2081, this being blank in places], which tenement the granters
held, in virtue .of gifts from the late King James of the priory and place of the Charter-
house, with garden, for Christ's poor and the promulgation of the Gospel [cf. Registrum
Magni Sigilli, vol. iv. No. 1874:] : The tenement to be held from the granters, of the king
and his successors, for a reddendo to the said poor of 32s. of old farm and 3s. 4d. of
augmentation. Dated at Perth, 1st March 1631. Witnesses, John Davidson, notary,
Mr. Archibald Steidman, officer of the session of the same, David Spens, tailor, and
Patrick Hendrie, burgess of Perth. Signed by Mr. John Robertsone, minister at Perth,
Andrew Bell, Mr. of Hospital, P. Dundic, Mr. of Hospital, William Hall, elder, Mr.
Johnstoun, elder, Andrew Broun and Robert Burrell, also elders. [3149, Box 82.
2080. 1st March 1631.] Instrument of Sasine [very faint and scarcely legible]
narrating that Patrick Bruson, writer in Perth, as procurator for the poor of the
hospital there, resigned in favour of John Dron, citizen and burgess of Perth, and
Catherine Moreis, his spouse, the tenement of land in Perth, referred to in the above
charter, being that first descrilied in next writ, after which resignation sasine was given,
1st March 1631, by Robert Mitchell, one of the bailies of Perth. Witnesses, Mr. James
Sanderis, minister at Lentrathen, Henry Broun, notary, John Young, James Haitlie,
Thomas Boner, tailors, Mr. Archibald Steidman, officer of session, Henry Scharpe,
weaver, burgesses, and George Robertson, serjeant of the burgh of Perth. Notary,
John Merser, of St. Andrews diocese. [2844, Box 74.
2081. 1st March 1631.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that Patrick Bruson,
writer, burgess of Perth, as procurator for the poor, the masters of hospitals, and the
ministers of the Gospel, etc., of said burgh, in terms of an obligation by them to John
Dron, weaver, burgess of Perth, and Catherine I\Ioi!EIS, his spouse, who have paid the
sum of 100 merks, resigned in their favour in the hands of Mr. Robert Mitchell, one of the
bailies of Perth, two annualrents or feu-farms: (1) 35s. 4d. of feu-farm provided to the
said poor from the tenement of land [being that granted in charter No. 2079 supra], back
and fore, wth yard, etc., now altogether waste and ruinous, let to the said John for pa\--
ment of said fcu-duty, lying in the South Street, between the lands and yard formerly
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of tho late Bhisc Colt and tho heirs of the late Henry Moresoun, weaver, now of Henry
Scharpc, weaver, on the cast, the land or tenement formerly occupied by the late
Thomas Elder, now by the said John Dron, on the west, the land formerly of the late
Brydie, then of the late George Oliphant of Bachiltoun, now of the heirs of
the late Walter Lundy, on the north, and South Street on the south ; (2) an annualrent
of 32s. 4d. from a tenement in South Street presently occupied by John Dron and his
wife, belonging to him by alienation of Mr. Ilein-y Chaip, advocate, which pertained to
the late James Young, mason, bounded between the land formerly of the heirs of the
late Stephen Blak, tailor, on the west, the land aljovo written, formerly of tho heirs of
the late Alexander Snell, presently let to Dron and his wife, on the cast, the end of the
yard of the late on the north, and the said South Street on the south.
The said bailie then gave sasine in due form to the grantees on 1st March 1G31.
Witnesses, James Sanders, minister at Lentrathen, Henry Broun, notary, and others,
as in preceding writ. John Merser, notary. [3112, Box 81.
2082. 7th March 1631.] Charter by John Schaw, now of C4rinok, eldest lawful
son and heir of the late James Schaw of Grinok, for fulfilment of the obligations (which
his father was unable to complete) made in a contract matrimonial between himself and
his late father, on the one part, and Sir Ludovic Houstoun of that Ilk, and the late
Margaret Stirling, his mother, and Helen Houstoun, her daughter, sister of Sir Ludovic,
on the other part (dated at Glasgow, 29th September 1G19), granting to the .said
Helen Houstoun, now his spouse, for her lifetime, the lands of Drummuling and
Spango Cunningham, with part of the mill of Spango, as in No. 810 siqmi ; also the
lands of Murdokstoun, then occupied by Alexander Holme, the lands of Quhytleyis,
thou occupied by the late James Schaw, the two-merk lands of Stron and the one-mcrk
land of Goldinhaddok, lying within the twenty-merk land of Grinokschaw, all in the
barony and sheriffdom of Renfrew ; also in the four-merk lands of Hoill and Corloch, in
said barony, in contentation of her terce, and, in warrandice of the said four-merks lands,
an annualrent of three chalders oatmeal from the grain-mill of Grinokschaw. Precept
of sasine directed to Patrick Schaw of Kclsoland. Dated at Grinok, 7th March 1G31.
Witnesses, Thomas Neving of Monkridding, David Watson, clerk of the burgh of
Dumbarton, and others. [2142, Box -54.
2083. 7th March 1C31.] Listrument of Sasine following on the preceding writ in
favour of Helena Houstoun. Sasine given 7th March, by Patrick Schaw of Kclso-
land, as bailie, and recorded at Glasgow 17th March, 1G31. Among the witnesses to
the charter is Thomas Nevin of ]\Ionkridding. David Watson, notary public. [52G,
Box 15.
2084. 13th May 1G31.] Letters of Administration in favour of Margery Selby,
widow, relict of the deceased Roger Selliy of Norham parish, over her husband's estate,
granted by William Easdall, LL.D., etc., vicar-general, etc., of John, Ijishop of Durham.
13th May 1631. [2077, Box 52.
2085. 1st Jime 1631.] Instrument narrating the resignation by James Rae, elder,
burgess in Edinburgh, into the hands of Sir George Toiu-s, of various tenements in
Bristo, as in next writ, in favour of Jajies Rae, younger, eldest son of the first James
Rae. 1st June 1631. [314, Box 10.
2086. 1st June 1631.] Charter by Sir George Tours of Garmiltoun, granting to
1631] THE LAING CHARTERS 409
James Kae, jiuiior, eldest sou of James Itee, merchant, burgess in Edinbuigh, and
Janet Sinxlair, his wife, the lands and others in Bristo, described in a former charter,
dated 14th January 1G29, No. 2027 stip-a. At Edinburgh, 1st June 1631. Witnesses,
^^'illiam Neilson, writer to the royal signet, Kobert Gray, George Tours and John
Bellenden, the granter's servitors, and Mr. John Adamson, servitor of Mr. Francis
Hay, W.S. [1 01, Box 5.
2087. 28th June 1631.] Charter by iVlexander, Earl of Linlithgow, etc., in terms
of a contract of alienation between him and J.UMES LIVINGSTONE, servitor of the Queen
of Bohemia, granting and alienating to the said James the following portions of the
barony of Harbertshire, viz. : Heidiswood (occupied by I\Iatthew Cuthill and Thomas
Baird), Lillislie (occupied by Thomas Cuthill), Little Downy (occupied by John Cuthill
and Alexander Gordon), Cuthiltown (occupied by John Stratherne, Kobert Bassock [or
Bailock], John Young, Isobella Mothrie, lelict of the late David Cuthill, John Baird,
now her .spouse, and Alexander Young), Leslie (occupied by Margaret Chalnier, relict
of the late William Baird) — all lying in said barony, on the south side of the water of
Donavcn, and in the county of Stirling : To be held blench of the granter. Precept of
sasine directed to Kobert Livingstune, Itrother-german of the late Ale.xander Livingstone
of Westquarter. Dated at Linlithgow, 28th June 1631. Witnesses, Kobert Ker, clerk
of the shire and the burgh of Linlithgow, Mr. Andrew Ker, his son, David Carmichael,
constalile of Blaknes, and Thomas Callendar, servitor of the earl. [3078, Box 80.
2088. 9th August 1631.] Charter by Master James Primrose, eldest lawfid son
of the late .James Primrose of Foddismill, proprietor of that mill, multures, etc., with
consent of his spouse, Marion Carrownc, and his mother, Sara Colvill, relict of the said
late James Primrose, also with consent of his brother-german, Gilbert Primrose, alienat-
ing to Henry Stewart of Gramsay, his heirs, etc., the granter's mill of Foddismill,
with the sucken of the Grange of Abircrumbie, as in Nos. 1619 and 507 siqn-a: To be
held l)lcnch of the granter. Dated at Ediulmi'gh, 9th August 1631. Witnesses, James
Ewing, son of the late Thomas Ewing of Cuikispow, Koljert Monteith of Eglischaw,
and others. [810, Box 24.
2089. 9th August 1631.] Duplicate of the above charter bj' Mr. .James Primrose
to Hexuv Stewart; the lands to be held of James, Lord Colvill of Culross, for a feu-
farm of £5, 16s. 8d. yearly. Same place, date, and mtnesses. [886, Box 25.
2090. 3rd September 1631.] Inquisition, post mortem, taken at the castle of New-
castle-upon-Tyne, 3rd September, 7 Car. i. [1631], before Thomas Kiddell, knight, and
others, who declare upon oath that JouN Strother, when he died, was seised in his lord-
ship as of fee, of and in one messuage and divers parcels of land, containing sixty acres
of pasture and 100 acres of moor, called the Tarlcazcs, the backe or north side of the
ISentlie shardic and Key Strother to the head of Wakerich, within the forest of Cheviot,
and formerly parcel of that forest, in the county of Northumberland ; which messuage,
etc., were, at the death of .John Strother, held of the king in chief for one-hundredth
part of a knight's fee, and are valued at 40.s. yearly for all issues ; that the said John
died seised as above in one capital messuage and two carucates of land in East Newton
idius Kirknewton, in four carucates and a half of land in West Newton, and in the
rectory of East Newton, namely, the tithes of wool and huubs in the towns and hamlets
of East and West Newton, Langton, Hotall, Akcldc, and Milfeilde ; and in the manor
of Langton, a carucate of land called Bastilo, in holding of John Hall, gentleman, and
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a grain water-mill in Langton, in said county ; and in a carucate of land called Grindon
Eigg, within the liberties of Norham, in bishopric of Durham — all these being held of
William, Lord Graye of Werke, as of the manor of AVerke-upon-Twede, for the fourth
part of a knight's fee (except the glebe lands of the rectory, etc.), and Grindon Eigg is
held of Theophilus, Earl of Suffolk, as of his manor of Norham, in free and common
soccage for fealty only, and not for military service, the whole lands in East Newton
and others, including Grindon Eigg, being valued at £8 yearly for all issues : Also, the
jurors declare that the said John died seised of seven carucates of land in the hamlet of
Fowberie, and in the reversion of all the gro\ving tithes in West Newton and Langton,
parcel of the said rectory of East Newton, which carucates, etc., a certain Dame Eleanor
Wyddrington, lately vriie of Lancelott Strother, lately father of the defunct John, holds
for her life by grant of William Strother, grandfather of defunct, and after her death
they revert to Elizabeth Strother, lately wife of defunct, and at her decease to William
Strother, son and heir of defunct, and his heirs, the said carucates being held from
Henry, Earl of Northumberland, as of his manor of Alnewick, in said county, by what
service the jurors are ignorant, and the issues are valued at £6 yearly : The defunct
was also seised in three husband-lands in Langton, which Clement Strother, his uncle,
holds on a grant from the said William Strothci-, grandfather, and which revert on
Clement's decease to William, son and heir of defunct, the three husband-lands being
held of William, Lord Graye of Werke, for one-eighth of a knight's fee, and the issues
are valued at 20s. yearly. Another uncle of the deceased, Lionel Strother, also under
a grant from the grandfather, holds for life the reversion of the growing tithes of Ilotall,
parcel of said rectory, in which the defunct died seised, and which pass on Lionel's
death to the said William Strother, their issues being valued at 20s. yearly. The
defunct was seised in the reversion of the tithes of Akelde, parcel of said rectory, pre-
sently possessed for life by William Strother, brother of defunct, under a grant from
Lancelott Strother, their father, which revert as before, the issues being valued at 20s.
yearly. The defunct was seised in the reversion of a gi-ain water-mill, called Common
mill, part of said rectory, and the tithes of Milfeild, held for life by Lancelott Strother,
brother of deceased, under a grant from Lancelott Strother, father of defunct, to levert
as before, the issues being 30s. yearly. The defunct was also seised in the reversion of
foiu- carucates and a half of land in AVest Newton, possessed for life by Margerie Selby,
widow, on a gratit from defunct, reverting as before, these four and a half carucates
being held of the said Lord Graj'c of Werke, and the issues being 40s. yearly. The
jurors also declare that the said rectory of East Newton, with the glebe lands in East
and West Newton, and the tithes in the towns and hamlets foresaid, are held of the
king, as of his manor of East Greenwich in Kent, by fealty onlj-, and not in chief nor
by military service. They also declare that the said John Strother died on 2nd Feb-
ruary, 6 Car. I. [1631] : that William, his son and heir, is at the date of this inquisition
aged five years and six months ; that the said Elizabeth Strother, lately wife of the
deceased John, is alive at East Newton, and receives the issues and profits of the lands ;
and that the defunct had no other lands held of the king, or any one else, in the said
county of Northumberland, known to the jurors. Signed by Thomas Eiddell and
Eichard Orde. Cf. names given in Nos. 982 and 983 sujyra. [171, Box 6.
2091. 13th October 1631.] Charter by James Douglas in Cartmoire, proprietor
of the mill, etc., disponed, with consent of John Fleming of Garwood, for his interest,
granting to Egbert Fleming, brother-german of the said John, the mill of Balgoner,
with the mill lands, bounded as described, in the county of Fife : To be held of Archi-
bald, Lord Lome [afterwards Marquis of Argyll], for the feu-farm, etc., due and wont.
1631] THE LAING CHARTERS 501
At Edinburgh, 13th October 1631. Witnesses, Edward Forrest, servitor of John
Fleming, and Thomas Forrest, writer of deed. [2290, Box 58.
2092. 3rd November 1631.] Indenture by which King Charles the First grants
and devises to Elizabeth Strother, -ividow of the deceased John Strother of Newton
in Northumberland, all her husband's lands, during the minority of the king's ward,
William Strother, son and ne.xt heir of the said John, under the conditions narrated at
length in the document. At , 3rd November 1631. [2078, Box 52.
2093. ''■ November 1631.] Statement of Value made up by the court of wards,
of the various lands, messuages, etc., belonging to the late John Sti'other, who died 2nd
February [1631], and his son and heir William, amounting to £10; the widow's third
being 66s. 8d. c. November 1631. [2079, Box 52.
2094. 3rd November 1031.] Instrument of Sasine in favour of Jame 1\.\e, junior,
and Janet Sinclair, his wife, in terms of the chartei-, dated 1st June 1631, No. 2086
.supvf. Sasine given 3rd November by John Dikiesoun, dweller in the town of Potter-
raw, as bailie, and recorded in the particular register of sasines 22nd December, 1631.
Witnesses, Mr. .John Synserf [Sydserf], servant of David, lord Carnegie, Archibald
Synserf, his brother, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh, ^\'illiara Reid, son of William
Eeid, merchant, burgess there, Onuphri Dowie, writer in Edinburgh, and Aljraham
Herreis, servitor of Mr. William Hay, clerk of the commissariat of Edinburgh. Mr.
John Adamsone, of St. Andrews diocese, notary. [162, Box 5.
2095. 7th November 1631.] Notarial Instrument narrating the resignation into
the hands of Richard Ros, one of the bailies of the burgh of Bruntiland, by James
Stewart, only lawful son and nearest heir of the late Alexander Stewart, draper, in
Wcltoun ((//'(.< Newliigging of Kingorne Wester, in terms of a deed of sale, dated 7th
November 1031, of a tenement upon the south hill of the same burgh, lying and bounded
as described (the names of owners of adjoining lands being Henry Johnstone, Robert
Dick and Alexander Stewart, James Hoome, James Harper, and Isobella Gairdnar, all
deceased), in favour of JOHN Bruson, ironsmith in Kirktoun of Kingorne Wester, and
Isabell.a. Broun, his wife (her attorney being John Adamson, reader of the Gospel at
Bruntiland), who were duly infeft. Done 7 th November 1631. AVitnesses, Robert
Huggone, cooper, James Schort, tailor, David Stirling, carpenter, John Quhyt, serjeant,
])urgesses of burgh, and George Martine, notary, servant of the notary public, Andrew
Wilson, A.M. [626, Box 18.
2096. 23rd November 1631.] Charter by Alexander Clark of Stentoun, provost
of the burgh of Edinburgh, William Dick, Thomas Charteris, Robert Achesoun, and
John Smith, bailies of said burgh, as superiors of the lands, granting to AVilliam
BORTHWICK of Cruikston the lands of Soultray, Soultrayhill, Reiiliiall, and Hanginschaw,
in the sherift'dom of Edinburgh, also Three-burnford, lying in the .same shire and l)ailiary
of Lauderdale, apprised by William Borthwick from the Ladies Anna and Jean
Ker, heiresses of the late Robert, Earl of Lothian : To be held for a yearly rental of
£35, Os. 8d. Scots for Soultray, etc., £12, 13s. Id. for Hanginshaw, and £8 for Three-
burnford. Precept of sa-sine directed by William Borthwitk of Halhcriot, as bailie.
Edinburgh, 23rd November 1631. [1209, Box 32.
Note. — On the back of this writ is an inventory of writs relating to building of seats
in the kirks of Heriot and Channelkirk, dated between 1629 and 1619, belonging to
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William Borthwick of Cniikstoii ; also a moiuoraudum of a contract of marriage between
William Borthwick, brother-germaii of James, Lord Borthwick, and Agnes, daughter
and heii'ess of William Borthwick of Cruikston. No date; borrowed in October 1670
by W. B. of Halheriot.
2097. -Gth November 1G31.] Instrument narrating that James Guthrie, mariner,
burgess of Dysart, and ]\Largaret Simsone, his spouse, resigned by their procurator,
David Simsone of Monturpio, one of the bailies of Dysart, an annualrent of 120 merks
Scots from the lands of Ramsay's Fortliir, lying in the parish of Kingskcttlc and shire
of Fife, into the hands of David Pitcaiknk, fiar of that Ilk, as superior. At Dysart,
in the dwelling-house of Eobert Lessells, maltman, burgess there, 26th November 1631.
Witnesses, Alexander Simsone, also bailie of Dysart, James Law, maltman there, George
Lundie, writer there, Robert Colvill in Finglassie, Mr. David Kingornc, notary, and
Magnus Aytoun, his servant. [Ifi 11, Box 42.
2098. l"th December Ifi,*?!.] Instrument of Sasinc following and iianating a
precept in charter, dated at Lathangy, ISth March 1019, No. If^ld siijuv, ]>y John
Schaw, fiar of Lathangy, and his father, in favour of IsOBELLA Bruck, wife of said
John, in liferent, of the lands of Lathangy, as there described. Sasine given by William
Walwode, 19th December 16.31, and recorded in the general register [2.3rd Januaiy 1]
1632. Witnesses, William Chaip, Alexander llutson, and .Tames ({ib.son, all in
Lathangy, Andrew Dempstertoun in Kinross, Rol^ert Bennet, servant of Mr. Patrick
Auchinlek, bailie of Dunfermline, and others. Patrick Kingorne, notary public.
[9G0, Box 26.
2099. 19th December 1631.] Instrument of Sasine following on precept in the
charter of alienation, etc., dated at Edinburgh, 9th August 1631, No. 2088 siqwi, by
Mr. James Prymerose, in favour of Henry Stewart of Gramsay, of the lands of
Foddismill, etc. Sasine given by James Reid, burgess of Dunfermline, as bailie, 19th
December 1631, and recorded in the general register 27th January 1632. Witnesses,
David Currie, lawful son of James Currie of Crumble, Mr. Patrick Auchinleck,
burgess of Dunfermline, Thomas Nasmyth, miller in Foddismill, and David Scot there.
Notary, William Broun, clerk of Dunfermline. [1176, Box 31.
2100. 26th January 1632. J Charter by Alexander Cunynghame of Corshill, in
consideration of certain sums of money paid to him by his second son, David Cunyno-
HAME, and for love to him and for better assistance to him, that he may honourably
live ill that style which becomes his rank, granting and alienating to the said David
the lands of Lambrochtoun and Thridpart, Quhitrigs and Lochend, with the mill called
' Crumshaw ' mill, mill lands, the lands of Auldtoun and Outriddings, formerly occupied
by Robert Broun, I)a\-id Biggart, Kathcrine Fairlie, Alexander Or, the late David
Stewart, and James Broun, and now occupied by John Broun in Auldtoiui, James and
Alexander Ore there, .Lames Dickie there, Katherine Fairlie, and John Fairlie, her son,
valued and called the 33s. 9d. lands ; those lands of the lands of Langlands presently
occupied by John Fairlie, elder, and his .subtenants ; also those lands of Burnsyd,
formerly occupied by Alexander Or, .James Broun, and the late David Stewart, and
now occupied by John Old [or Auld], James Or, and William Cumyng— all lying in the
barony of Kilmaurs and sheriftclom of Ayr ; To be held of the granter in blench-farm
[sum not stated]. Precept of .sasine directed to William Cunyngham, lawful son of Abra-
ham Cunyngham in Corshill, as bailie. Charter written by Matthew Hommill,
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servitor of Eobert Broun, notary and common clerk of Irvine, and signed at Corshill,
2Gth January 1632. Witnesses, Alexander Arnot of Lochrig, Hugh Cunyngham and
John Castellaw, the grantor's servitors. [2323, Box 59.
2101. 10th February 1632.] Instrument of Resignation narrating that William
Crawfurd of Goldring, as procurator for Robert Bar, merchant, burgess of Glasgow,
resigned in the hands of John Crawfurd, now of Kilbirnie, as superior, the 40s. land of
Cartsburii, with free ish and entry to the muir of Greinock for pasture, and the mill
lands of the mills of Greinock [of. of date 27th November 1624 supra], in the barony of
Greinock, parish of Inverkip, and shire of Renfrew, in favour of M.-VLCOLM Cl;A^\TURD
of Newton, his heirs and assignees. Done in the house of James Sterling, iinikeeper
(' cauponis '), in Edinburgh, 10th February 1632. Witnesses, John Galbraith in Blair-
dardie, William Knox and Mr. William Wallace, servants of the said John Crawfurd of
Kilbirnie, and James Ramsay, servant of Malcolm Crawfurd. Notary, John Mudy, of
St. Andrews diocese. [3016, Box 79.
2102. 0 5tli ^larch) 1632.] Precept of Clare Constat by Sir Archibald Stewart of
Castlemilk, for infefting David Craufurd, as heir of his grandfather, the late David
Craufurd, son and apparent heir of the late Patrick Craufurd of Cartsburn, in two acres
of land in the twenty-merk land of Finnart, as described in No. 1004 siqmi. The
precept is neither signed nor fully dated, the year 1632 only being given. The date
is perhaps 5th JNIarch 1632 ; see of date 15th November 1641 infra. [229, Box 8.
2103. April 1632.] Instrument narrating that Patrick Huntar, one of the
bailies of Craill, renounced in favour of David Beynstoun, burgess in Craill, a tene-
ment on the south of Market-gate, referred to in No. 1316 .nqrra, and bounded as there
described, with the addition of John Diksoun's lands on the south, which had been
mortgaged by the said David, who now resigned the same in the hands of George
Meldrum, a bailie of the burgh, in favour of himself and Euphemia Barbour, his
spouse, who were duly infeft. Done April 1632. Witnesses, John Bowsie and
George Leslie, burgesses ; other names illegible. Alexander Leslie, clerk of Moray
diocese, by royal authority notary. [1241, Box 33.
2104. 21st April 1632.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept from the
chancery of King Charles the First, dated 25th February 1632, for infefting Patrick
Home of West Eeston, as heir of his late father, John Home of West Reston, in the
eight husband-lands of land called the Mains of West Reston, with the corn and waulk-
mills of West Reston and the mill of Howburne, in the barony of Coldingham and shire
of Berwick : held for a yearly feu-duty of £10, 13s. 4d., twelve capons and twenty-four
poultry ; the fee having Ijeen vacant for about four years. Sasine given by Robert
Cockbiu-n of Blakismylne, as sherift-depute, 21st April, and recorded in the general
register 25th April, 1G32. Witnesses, Mr. George Trotter, writer in Edinburgh, and
Alexander Cockburn, son lawful of said Robert Cockburn, with others. [1780, Box 46.
2105. 28th April 1632.] Instrument of Sasine following on a charter and precept,
dated 28th April 1632, by James Robertson, lawful son of Gilbert Robertson, writer,
Edinburgh, granting to 'modeste et pudice mulieri,' his promised spouse, M.iRG^VRET
Ged, lawful daughter of Robert God of Gedsmill, in liferent, that fourth part of the
town and lands of Weltoun or Newbigging of AVester Kinghorn, which formerly per-
tained to the late James Robertson ; also an eighth part of the same, formerly belonging
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to the late James and David Clerk, the said lands l^'ing between the lands of Over
Grange on east, Dauchie on west, Dunneirne on north, and low water of the sea on
south, in the parish of Wester Kinghorii, legality of Dunfermline, and shiro of Fife.
Witnesses to charter, Andrew Robertson, the granter's brother, Kobert Orrok, portioner
of Over Grange, and others [names illegible]. Sasine gi\'cn by Robert Richardsone,
younger, burgess in Burntisland, bailie, on 2Sth April, and recorded in the general
register 8th May, 1632. Witnesses, the said Andrew Robertson, James Buchanan,
tailor in Aberdour, and others. Mr. David Kingorne, notary public. [1135, Box 30.
2106. 2nd May 1632.] Precept to the sheriff of Berwickshire under the quarter
seal of King Charles the First, directing sasine to be given to Peter Home, portioner
of Harcas, of the lands of Wester Mersington in Berwickshire, George Lauder of the
Bass having refused obedience to a similar mandate. Edinburgh, 2nd May 1632.
[1193, Box 32.
2107. Cth May 1G32.] Letters by King Charles the First, granting to Elizabeth
Strother, in addition to the ward lands [as in No. 2092 supra], the custody of the
ward during his minority. Dated at Westminster, 6th May 1632. [2080, Box 52.
2108. 20th May 1632.] Letters of Tack or Lease by Sir Alexander Gordon of
Cluny, knight-baronet, son and heir retoured to his father. Sir Thomas Gordon of Cluny,
knight, letting to Alexander Rose of Tillisnacht the teindsheaves of the lands of
Tillisnaeht, Achnafoy, and Bogishall, as in former lease, of date 9th June 1615, No.
1730 supra, for the space of twenty-one years, at a yearly rental of eight merks >Scots.
At Aberdeen, 20th May 1632. Witness, inter alios, Robert Gairdin of Tillifroskie.
[1708, Box 44,
2109. 4th June 1632.] Charter by Mr. John Hay, provost of the burgh of Elgin,
William Torry, Alexander Lesly, Robert Hardy, and John Mylne, bailies, lords superior
of the subjects disponed, with consent of the council, in favour of James Sutherland,
co-burgess of Elgin, brother-german of the late William Sutherland of Duffus, in terms
of a contract between him and the late William Young, burgess of Elgin, dated 21st
April 1623, granting to the said James, and the heirs-male of his body, etc., the whole
of the half-land of Mostowy, in the territory and liberty of the burgh of Elgin, occupied
by Katharine Brody and Mr. Gavin Douglas, her spouse ; two roods in the Greischip ;
lands of Croftcroy ; six roods and four roods on south side of burgh, as particularly
described ; reserving certain conditions ; To be held in feu-farm for eight merks Scots
yearly. Elgin, 4th Jiuie 1632. No witnesses. Cf. No. 1542 supu. [643, Box 19.
2110. 4th .June 1632.] Listrument of Sasine following on the above charter.
Sasine given 4th June 1632. Witnesses, William Torrye, bailie, John Sutherland of
Shereffmylne, Thomas Eraser, merchant, burgesses of Elgin, John Gilhinderis there,
John Forsyith, senior, one of the Serjeants, and others. Nicolas Dunbar, of Moray
diocese, notary public. [1825, Box 47.
2111. 7th June 1632.] Patent of Lidenization by King Charles the First in favour
of John Schaw of Greenock, John Montgomerie of Cockelljie, 'Willlum Schaw, and
others named, to be free natives of Ireland. 7th June 1632. [1991, Box 51.
2112. 18th July 1632.] Instrument narrating that in terms of a disposition made
with consent of George Craig in Easter Duddingston, dated 4th May [1632], John Craig
1632] THE LA IXG CHARTERS 505
in Foulfurd, by Mr. David Prymrois, advocate, his procuiator, resigned into the hands of
IJobert, Earl of Koxburglie, superior, for new infeftment to be given to John Mayxe,
mealmaker in Leith, and Marion Megget, his spouse, certain lands with houses, lands,
well, coble, etc., some time pertaining to the late George Littill, then to the late Thomas
Strajig, then to James Henryson, son and heir of the late William Henryson, indweller
on the north side of the brig of Leith, on the north side of the water of Leith, between
the lands of the late AMlliam Speir, slater, and those of the late John Borthuik on south,
St. Nicolas Vennell on east, the green called the ' Lynkis ' on north, and the vennel of
St. Xinian on west, in the regality and barony of Broughton, sheriffdom of Edinburgh.
Resignation made in the earl's lodging in the burgh of the Canongate, at 7 a.m. on 18th
July 1632. Witnesses, Alexander Co^vpar, W.S., Mr. Andrew Oswald, servant of the
said Mr. David, William Sinclair, bailie of said barony, and James Nymble, servant to
the notary, John Leirmont, of Glasgow diocese. [2334, Box 60.
2113. 24th July 1632.] Charter by Alexander, Earl of Linlithgow, granting and
alienating to Margaret Syme, relict of the late Malcolm Mackay in Brumage, in life-
rent, and to George Mackay, their eldest son, in fee, that portion of the lands of
Brumage occupied by them ; also an equal portion of that acre of land called the ' Mylne
aiker,' presently possessed by William Johnstone, corresponding to the quantity of the
lands above named, lying in the barony of Kinneill and shire of Linlithgow, by annexa-
tion : To l)e held of the granter for £3, os. 8d. Scots yearly of feu-farm, with duplicand
at entry of heirs, also paying three suits yearh' at the chief courts of the barony of
Callendar, held at Falkirk, and observing other courts ; also bringing their grain to be
ground at the mill of Lethbert, and paying one firlot of ' schilling ' in every six firlots
for knaveship [with conditions as to upkeep of mill, but the writ is in bad condition and
here is much defaced]. Precept of sasine directed to William Levingstone of Vestquarter,
as bailie. Charter written by John Ronnald, servitor of Robert Ker, sheriff-clerk of
Linlithgow, and signed at the Canongate, 24th July 1632. Witnesses, Robert jSluschet
and Francis Thomson, the earl's servants, the said Robert Ker, Mr. Andrew Ker, his
son, and .John Wyis in Kilbanye. [2754, Box 71.
2114. 31st July 1632.] Charter by John [Spottiswood], archbishop of St. Andi-ews,
and chapter, in favour of Sir Robert Arcuthxot of that Ilk, confirming to him a
charter of the church lands of Kinneff and others [as described in charter of 25th
October 1627, No. 2005 supra], dated at Arbuthnett and Fasky, 18th and 26th January
1632, made to him by David Ramsay of Balmaine and his eldest son. Sir Gilbert
Ramsay, knight-baronet, fiar of Balmaine, with consent of Margaret Ogilvie, spouse
to David Ramsay, and Grissel Durhame, spouse of Sir Gilbert, for their interest : To
be held in same way and for same duty as in the writ cited. Confirmation dated
at Darsie, 31st July 1632, and signed by the archbishop and several of his chapter.
Witnesses to charter confirmed, Alexander Ramsay, son of David Ramsay, Mr. James
Strachan, minister of Kiiniefl', Patrick Austian, notary, Robert Keith, writer, and others.
Witnesses to confirmation, Mr. Andrew Wood, minister at Barrie, Mr. Patrick Makgill,
student of theology, and others. [779, Box 22.
2115. 29th September 1632.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a
charter (dated at Edinbiu-gh and Arbles, 20th May and 19th Jidy 1631), by Robert
Nisbet, now of Dalzell, grandson and heir of the late Robert Nisbet, elder, of Dalzell,
wath consent of Rachael Nisbet, the granter's wife, and of Margaret Dalzell, his mother,
granting to Robert, Ma.ster of Dalzell, the half-barony of Dalzell, as well property
3 s
506 CALENDAR OF [lf)32
as tenandry, called Dalzell-Nisbet, with manor-place, etc., in the barony of Dalzell and
sheriffdom of Lanark. Precept directed to John Dalzell of Newtoun, as bailie. Wit-
nesses to charter — which was written by Mr. John Alexander, servitor of Hugh Ros,
writer — the said John Dalzell, Mv. Alexander Johnstonn, servitor of Mr. TiCwis Stewart,
advocate, Mr. David Maync, preacher of the Gospel at Dalzell, .lames Dalzell, John
Hamilton, and Bartholomew Robertoun. Sasine given on the lands and in the mill,
29th September, and recorded in the general register 7th November, 1632. Witnesses,
John Hamilton, younger of Preston, Mungo Nisbet of Shicllis, James Ros and Robert
Pinoartoun, servitors of John Dalzell. Notary, Alexander Hervie, of St. Andrews
diocese. [2693, Box 69.
2116. l-5th October 1632.] Precept by King Charles the First, requiring Sir James
Lundio, knight, franktenementar of that Ilk, and John Lundie, fiar of that Ilk, the
superiors of the lands, to obey former mandates, and without further delay to give sasine
to James Lundie, son and heir of the late John Lundie of Stratharlic, in the lands of
Stratharlie. Edinburgh, 15th October 1632. [731, Box 21.
2117. 6th November 1632.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept from
chancery (dated 18th October 1632), for infefting Mr. Alexander Belsches, now of
Tofts, as heir retoured to his father, the late John Belsches of Tofts, advocate, in the
lands of Pittellsheuch [cf. No. 1896 supra]. Sasine given by Sir Alexander Nisbet of that
Ilk, sheriff of Berwick, to Peter Cranstoun in Tofts, attorney for grantee, 6th November,
and recorded 27th December 1632 in the general register. Witnesses, Robert NisT)et
in Dunce, James Jaffray in Pittillseuch, William Taitc there, and James Jonstoune
there. Patrick Abernethy, depute sheriff-clerk of Berwick, notary. [1441, Box 37.
2118. 16th November 1632.] Instrument narrating that James Lundy of Strath-
arlic appeared before Sir James Lundy of that Ilk and John Lundy, fiar, and presented
to the latter the royal precept. No. 2116 mqmi, dcsiiing obedience thereto, which John
Lundy altogether refused to give, and he also refused to subscribe the precept of dare
conxtat required. Done within the manor-place of Lundy, 16th November 1632. Wit-
nesses, John Hamilton, son to John Hamilton in Upper Largo, and others. James
Anderson, notary public. [732, Box 21.
2119. 22nd November 1632.] Charter by William, Earl of Lothian, Lord Ker, etc.,
granting to Mr. Nicolas Bannatyne of Staneflat that piece of the lands of Pilflat,
extending to four acres, bounded on the east by that portion of Staneflat called Brume-
hill or Brumeknow belonging to said Nicolas, on the north by the common way leading
from east to west between Staneflat and Pilflat, and the earl's other lands of Pilflat on
west and south, in the lordship of Nowltattlc and shire of Edinburgh : To l)e held feu-
farm ; yearly duty 6s. 8d. Written by John Miller, servitor of Robert Kirkwood,
W.S., and signed at Edinburgh, 22nd November 1632. Witnesses, William Atchesoun,
son lawful of the late Alexander Atchesoun of Gosfuird, Andrew Abirnethy, son of
John, bishop of Caithness, James Rutherfurd and Robert Broun, the earl's servants.
[1.574, Box 41.
2120. 5th December 1632.] Charter by John, Lord Loudoun, in terms of an
obligation betwixt them (dated at Edinburgh, 31st March 1632), granting and alienating
to Hugh Campbell of Killoch, and his heirs-male, the lands of Bruntwood, including
the two-merk land of the Mains of Bruntwood, onc-merk land of Litillyard and Brunt-
1633] THE LAING CHARTERS 507
woodhill, oiie-mcik liuid of Netlier Laiigsidc, and 20s. land of i'cdynyaiid, extending
to a fivo-merk Gs. Sd. land : To bo held for ward and relief, etc., reserving to the granter
the property of a hill called the Halhill, extending ' ad tres casuras virge, lie fallis,' for
holding courts. Precept of sasine directed to John Reid, elder of Ballochmyle. Dated
at Mauchline, 5th December 1G32. Witnesses, David Dunbar of Enterkyn, John
Haldane, Mr. Andrew Dalrymple, notary puljlic in Mauchleine, and George Ker, the
earl's servitors. [3037, Box 80.
2121. 12th December 1632.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept of dare
conslut (dated at Haddington, 29th November 1G31) by George Hepburn, fiar of Aulder-
ston, superior, for infefting Patrick Young, burgess of Haddington, as heir of his
father, the late I'atrick Young, burgess there, in four acres of arable land of those lands
called Roodlands, presently occupied by Patrick and his mother, Eliicaboth Hepburn,
as in No. 1915 Siqmi, 30th December 1622. Witnesses to precept, Robert Learmonth,
one of the bailies, Mr. James Gray, common clerk, and Patrick Young, his servant.
Sasine given by Andrew Hepburn, burgess of Haddington, on 12th December 1632.
Witnesses, James Bartram, one of the bailies of Haddington, James Aytoun, John Gray,
skinner, John Slcich and William Hay, burgesses, and John Strauchan, a Serjeant of
said burgh. Notary, Mr. James Gray, of St. Andrews diocese. [2559, Box 66.
2122. -9th January 1G33.] Letters of Tack or Lease by Hew, Lord Montgomerie,
master of Eglinton — assignee of the teindsheaves and teindbolls victual of the parish
kirk and parish of Beith for many years 'and long space to rin,' by an assignation from
Sir William Seton of Kylesmure, knight, principal tacksman under a tack from John
[Spottiswood], archbishop of St. Andrews, as abbot of Kilwinning — with consent of his
father, Alexander, Earl of Eglinton, and the said earl for his son, granting to Hew,
Viscount Montgomerie of Airds, in tack and assedation, the teindsheaves of the lands
of Boghall, Bigholme, Netherhill of Beith, Bogside and Fulwoodhead, in the parish of
Beith [see No. 704 ■vqmt'^, for the space of nineteen years following the term of
Lammas last liy-past, 1632, at a yearly rental of £10 Scots, beginning the first term's
payment at Allhallowmas 1G32, etc. Dated at Eglinton, 29th January 1633. Witnesses,
John Montgomery of Cokilbie, Thomas Nevin of Monkridding (writer of deed), and
Mr. Alexander Wreittoun in Kilwynning. [2399, Box Gl.
2123. 1633.] Letters of Proeuratory by Robert Walker, second lawful son
of Robert ^^'alkcr, ser\itor to his Majesty, in terms of a contract of marriage between
Henry Pitcairn of that Ilk and Catherine Pitcairn, his daughter, on one part, and the
said Ro))ert Walkei-, senior, and James AValker, his eldest son, on the other part, by
which the elder ^Valkor is bound to this resignation, wherefore the granter grants
l^rocuratory to resign into the hands of the king his half-sixteenth part of the lands of
Falkland, which some time pertained to the late James Halket ; and also his tenement
of land and lodging, built at the west end of the Newkirk of the said burgh of Falkland,
all lying in the liberty of said burgh and sheritYdom of Fife. Place and month blank,
not signed, and testing clause incomjilete. Year 1633. [2651, Box 68.
2124. 6th February 1633.] Precept of Clare Constat by Adam [Bellenden], bishop
of Dunblane and dean of the chapel-royal of Stirling, with which de;inery the lands and
lordship of Dundronan are incorporated, as superior, for infefting Robert Neilsox, now
of Corsock, as nearest and lawful heir of his father, the late John Neilson of Corsock,
in the two-merk lands of Lairdloch, in the parish of Kirkpatrick-Durham and stewartry
508 CALENDAR OF [1633
of Kirkcudbright, held of thegraiitcriind his successors, deans of the chapel-royal, succeed-
ing to John Murray of Lochmaben, Earl of Aiinandalc, in fcu-farm, for five pounds
Scots yearly. Dated at the Canongate, 6th February 1633. James Gordon, brother-
gernian of William Gordon of Kirkconnell, Adam Ballaiityne, the bishop's son, and
ISIr. Davidson, the bishop's servant, witnesses. Signed, ' Ad : B : of Dunblane,
dean of the chapell roiall.' [3019, Box 79.
2125. 4th and 6th March 1633.] Precept of Clare Constat by Sir James Lundie,
knight, and John Lundie of that Ilk, for infefting James Liwdie of Stratharlie, as heir
of his father, the late John Luiidy, in the lands of Strathcrlie. Dated at St. Andrew.s
and Lundy, 4th and 6th March 1633. Witnesses, Mr. Andrew Auchinleck, minister at
Largo, and Alo.xander Litiljohn, notary public. Signed, 'S. James Lundinc, J. Lundin
of y' ilk.' [733, Box 21.
2126. -9th March 1633.] Charter liy liodulf Daliwcll, sailor, abiding in Leith,
grandson (or nephew) of the late Abraham Wachop, dweller there, with consent of
Barbara Logan, his .spouse, for fulfilling a contract between them and Andkew
Archib.VLD, baker in the said town of Leith, granting and alienating to the latter that
equal half of a tenement of land belonging to the said late Abraham AVauchoj) [cf. No.
1112 $\iprii\ on the south side of the water of Leith, in the barony of Rcstalrig and
shire of Edinburgh, containing in it a lower hall, now occupied by Alexander Kind in
Leith, and a chamber, cookhouse and ' galrie,' ■w-ith two lower cellars ; also containing
the west half of the fore land of same, built and waste, with free ish and entry by the
gate and close of said tenement, presently occupied by James Dalson, , and
Margaret Stevinsone, relict of the late David Finlasonc, baker in Leith ; which tene-
ment is bounded by the lands of the late Alexander Kuche on east, the lands of the
late John Lawson, now of the heirs of the late John Logan and Edward Nicol, on west,
the lands of the late James Barthram and the said Alexander Ruche on south, and the
highway or ' schoir ' of Leith on north: To be held blench of the granter and of his
superiors for the yearly duties. Dated at Edinburgh, 29th ^larch 1633. Witnesses,
Robert Balfour, residing in Leith, John Gilmour, W.S., ]\Ir. Robert Gilmour, his son,
and John Dick, his servitor, writer of deed. [2449, Box 63.
2127. 30th March 1633.] Instrument of Sasine in favour of James Lindy of
Stratharlie narrating and proceeding upon the foregoing precept. No. 2125 supra.
Sasine given 7th, and recorded at Grail 30th, March 1633. Witnesses, Mr. Andrew
Auchinleck, minister at Largo, George Davidson, notary public, master of the school at
Largo, James Leyis, tenant in Stratherlie, and others. Andrew Law, of St. Andrews
diocese, notary public. [734, Box 21.
2128. 30th March 1633.] Precept of CJore Constat by John, Lord Hay of Yester,
directed to Mr. George Lawsone, for infefting Adam Wauchope, now of Caikmure, as
• nearest and lawful heir of his grandfather, Adam Wauchope of Caikmure, in the lands
of Easter Caikmure, in the barony of Lochcjuhorrat and sheriSclom of Edinburgh ; held
of the granter in blench-farm for one pound of wa.x J'early at Martinmas. At Edinburgh,
30th March 1633. AVitnesses, Mr. Alexander Hay and George Halden, the granter's
servitors. [2195, Box 56.
2129. 24th May 1633.] Burgess Ticket of the burgh of Edinburgh in favour of
John Douglas, servitor of William, Earl of Morton. 24th May 1633. [1220, Box 32.
1633] THE LAING CHARTERS 509
2130. IGth July 1(333.] Writ under the seal of the court of ward and livery
requiring John HalI;, elder, John Hall, younger, and Launcelot Greame to appear
before the court at Westminster at Hallowmas next to answer objections by .Sir Walter
Pye, king's attorney, on behalf of William Struther (then a ward, see No. 2092 ante).
Dated 16th July 1633. [3194, Box 83.
2131. 28th July 1633.] Extract Act of Parliament ratifying a royal charter to
Sir ThoMjVS Thomp.soun of Duddingston, knight, erecting his lands into a tenandry,
etc. Edinburgh, 28th July 1633. Cf. Acts of the Parlianunts of Scotland, vol. v. p. 119,
No. 111. [Ull, Box37.
2132. 26th November 1633.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept of
dare constat, dated at Coupai' in Angus, 7th November 1633, by Patrick Maxwell, fiar
of Telling, superior of the subjects, directed to Patrick Robertson (///"x Tarlason in Lair,
for infefting John Kubektson ('//">■ Neilson, as son and heir of his father, Donalil
Robertson alias Ncilson, portioner of Wester Enoche, who died infeft, in the Wester
and Easter portions of the sunny-half of Wester Enoche [as in Nos. 12-51 and 1746
siqmi], formerly occupied by the saitl late Donald Robertson and his late brother,
Robert, respccti\ely, in the barony of Balmacrewquhy and shire of Perth : To be held
in feu-farm in terms of the charter granted to the said late Donald and Robert by the
late David Maxwell of Telling and Hugh ^laxwell of Telling, his son, grandfather of
the granter. Witnesses to precept, George Campbell of Crunan, John Leslie of Morclachc,
Patrick Robertson and Laurence Cargill, notaries public. Sasine given 26th November
1633, and recorded at Perth 26th January 1634. Witnesses, John Murray in Soilzearie,
John Ramsay aliati Gresiche, lawful son of .John Ramsay alia-'^ Gresiche in Ballinald,
Robert ^lakintosche alias Keir in Easter Enoch, and John Spalding in Wester Enoch.
Laurence Cargill, of Dunkeld diocese, notary public. [281, Box 9.
2133. "th December 1633.] Instrument narrating the resignation in the hands of
the lords of exchequer by the procurator for John, \'iscount of Kenmure, Robert, Kirl
of Nithsdale, John Reddick, elder of Dalbeattie, and John Reddick, younger of
Dalbeattie, in terms of a disposition and alienation, dated 8th November 1633, of the
6s. 8d. lands of Glensalloch alias Wattersyde, the 20s. land of Auchininnes, and the two-
merk land of Little Richorne, adjacent thereto, wth the manor-place of Dalbeattie, with
salmon-fishing in the water of Ur, and the corn-mill of said lands, in the parish of Urr
and shire of Kirkcudbright, in favour of Ror.ERT M'Braii; of Almagill, in liferent, and
of John M'Brair, his eldest son, in fee. Done in the laigh council-house in the biu'gh
of Edinbui'gh, 7th December 1633. James Campbell, notary. [2203, Box 56.
2134. ~th December 1633.] Charter by King Charles the First granting to
Robert M'Brair of Almagill, in liferent, and to John M'Braik, his eldest son and
apparent heir, in fee, the lands of Glensalloche or Wattersyde, Auchininnes, Little
Richorne, with the manor-place of Dalbatie, with the salmon-fishing in the Ur, as
resigned in terms of previous writ : To be held for the usual services. Edinburgh,
7th December 1633. Not in Begistruin Magni Sigilli at date. [1635, Box 42.
2135. 23rd December 1633.] Instrument of Sasine following on a charter and
precept, dated at Prestongrange, 2nd September 1628, bj' Sir Thomas Thomson of
Duddingston, and directed to George Nun, residing in the Canongate, for infefting Mk.
Roger Mowatt in an annualrent of fifty merks over the lands of Wester Duddingston,
510 CALENDAR OF [1634
in the shire of Edinburgli, whicli ;iiiiiu;ihciit had belonged tu the hite John Malheson,
portioner of Broughton, then to John Matheson, his son and heir, from whom it was
apprised to the late Alexander Wowat, servitor of Mr. Alexander Gibson, clerk of
session, who granted it to Mr. Roger Mowat, advocate, to whom sasine was given
23rd December 16.33; recorded 8th February 1634. Witnesses to precept, Alexander
Moresoun of Prestongrange, one of the senators of the College of Justice, and others.
^\'itncsses to sasine, Laurence Thomson, dweller in Leith, Andrew Orchardtoiui, burgess
of Edinburgh, John Bervie in Duddingston, and others. Alexander Balmanno, notary
public. [17-19, Box 45.
2136. 18th January 1634.] Charter by James Baillie of Carnbrue, doctor of laws,
and Margaret Hamilton, granting (under reservation of their liferent and terce re-
spectively) to their lawful son and heir-apparent, William Baillie, the seven-pound
lands of Carnbrue, with tower, etc., in the parish of Bothwell and shire of Lanark ; also
liberty of digging peats, etc., on the common moor of Carphin, according to the power
granted by James Baillie of Carphin to AMlliam Baillie, the granter's predecessor : To
be held blench of the granters, with power to the gi-antee to obtain confirmation from
the Marquis of Hamilton. At Carnlnue, 18lli January 1634. James Pettigrew, younger,
of ' Suterhous,' inter alios, a witness. [2240, Box 57.
2137. 23rd January 1634.] Charter by George Sinclair of Rapiiess, granting, in
terms of a disposition, to his 'veric good freindi.s,' Kobert Scoi.lay, lawful son of
James Scollay of Toftis, and Margaket Scollay, his wife, in conjunct fee, and to their
heirs, the equal half of his 'aughtene penny' land of North Strynie, called a 'urisland,'
and the equal half of the two 'quoyis' of land called Quoygranic and Quoygarth, with
the half of the houses, etc., of said lands, lying in the Isle of Stronsay and sheriffdom
of Orkney, except the granter's whole house of Hagar on both sides of the close and
yard thereof, which is disponed to James Beinstoun in Clet and Margaret Scollay, his
.spouse : To be held to the said Kobert and Margaret, etc., in feu-farm, paying to the
king, or other superior, the half of the feu-duty, — thus, for the half of North Strynie,
three 'leispundis scat butter, ane last, threttene meillis, twa settins bear, good and
sufficient stuff, aughtene meillis flesch, and aught schillingis scat silver ' ; for Quoygranie,
' four settins, half settin bear, and thrie settins flesch ' ; for the half of Quoygarth, ' ane
meill, halff meill bear and ane meill flesch,' conform to rental and use of payment for
' ten meillis of the said flesch, ane half barrell Initter, with aughtene poultrie foullis,' to
be paid at the usual terms, with 3s. 4d. money yearly in augmentation. Clause of
warrandice, precept of sasine, etc. At Kirkwall, 23rd January 1634. Thomas Lentron,
one of the bailies of Kirkwall, Hutcheon Cromartie, merchant there, David Heart,
writer there, William Heart, his son, and Eobert Neilson, his servitor, writer of deed,
witnesses. [1434, Box 37.
2138. 23rd January 1634.] Duplicate of the above charter by George Sinclair in
favour of Robert and Margaret Scollay, the lands to be held of the granter in
bleneh-farm and of the king, or other superior, for the feu-duties stated in preceding
writ. Same place, date, and witnesses as above. [2733, Box 70.
2139. 6th March 1634.] Instrument of Sasine following on jjrecept in the charter
of 18th January, No. 2136 supra, in favour of William Baillie. Sasine given by
Alexandei' Hamiltoun of Haggs, bailie, to .Tames Pettigrew, younger of Suterhous, on
behalf of the grantee, 28th February, and recorded at Hamilton, 6th March, 1634.
16341 THE LAING CHARTERS oil
Witnesses, Davncl H.amilton, Robert .Tonstoun, mason, John Lecky, James Bruce and
John Brekinrig, servitors of grantee. Notary, Robert Hamilton, of Glasgow diocese.
[2241, Box 57.
2140. -nd May 16.34.] Charter by Henry Stewart of Grcemesay alienating to
Sill Robert Coi.vii.l of Cleish, knight, the lands called Foddismill, as in Xo. 2088 sni/ra.
At Edinburgh, 2nd May 1634. Witnesses, Roliert .Menteith of Egil.schaw and Thomas
Wricht in Leith. [1230, Box 33.
2141. 3rd May 1634.] Charter by Sir George Toui-s of Garmilton in favour of
John Kennedy, ' lie fischmunger ' in Edinburgh, of that piece of land in the west croft
of Bristo, containing a garden, formerly occupied by George Congiltoun, and otherwise
as described of date 28th June 1627, No. 1995 sujmi: To be held in feu-farm for 2s.
annually. Dated at the Potterraw, 3rd May 1634. Witnesses, John Dikiesoun and
Richard Howiesoun, dwellers in the Potterraw, Mr. John Adamsone, writer in Edin-
burgh, and others. [863, Box 24.
2142. 8th May 1634.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in the above
charter. Sasine given by George Dikiesovui in Potterraw, bailie, to the said John, who
then with his own hands gave sasine to his wife, Agne.s Kellie, on 8th May, and
recorded in the particular register 4th July, 1634. Witnesses, John Howiesone, John
I)unbar, tailor, ^lichael Anderson, David Thomson, dwellers in the Potterraw, and John
Henry son, officer there. Mr. John Adamsone, notary public. [1-590, Box 41.
2143. 18th May 1634.] Instrument of Sasine following on and narrating a precept
in the charter, dated 2nd May 1634, No. 2140 supni, by Henry Stewart of Gramsay, of
the mill of Foddismill, in favoiu: of Sir Robert Colvill of Cleish. Sasine given by
John Houstoun of CraigHour, bailie, 18th May, and recorded in the general register on
5th July 1634. Witnesses to sasine, Andrew Wilson of Walkmill, Thomas, his son,
and Thomas Neasmith in Foddismylne. Roliert Forrett, of I)unblane diocese, notary
public. [841, Box 24.
2144. 12th July 1634.] Instrument narrating that in presence of the commis-
sioners of exchequer, James Primrose, eldest son and heir of James Primi-ose of Foddis-
mylne, resigned into the hands of the crown the mill of Foddismyln, vriih in,sucken of
the Grange of Abercroml)ie, etc. [as in -writ Xo. 507 supra], for new infeftment in
favour of Harie Stewart of Gramsay, his heirs, etc. Done in the laigh council-house,
Edinburgh, 12th July 1634. Witnesses, Mr. James Diu-hame, clerk of exchequer, Mr.
Patrick Broun, presenter of signatui-es, and others. Andrew Nimmo, of St. Andrews
diocese, notary. [480, Box 14.
2145. 12th July 1634.] Charter by King Charles the First, of the mill of Foddis-
mill, as in preceding writ, in favour of Henry Stewart of Gramsay. Edinburgh, 12th
July 1634. It'egistnun Magni Sigilli, vol. ix. No. 173. [8S7, Box 25.
2146. 12th July 1634.] Precept by King Charles the First mider the quarter seal
for infefting Henry Stewart of Grajmesay in the said lands of Foddismyln. Edin-
burgh, 12th Jidy 1634. [1231, Box 33.
2147. 19th August 1634.] Instrument naiTating that Robert Lintoun and his
spouse resigned the live acres described in No. 1873 supra, into the hands of ^^'illiam,
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Earl of Morton, in favour of William Glaidstanes, servant of the earl, and Isouell
Cranstoun, his spouse. Done in the carl's presence in ' his dyning hall in Halj'rud-
hous,' 19th August 1634. Witnesses, Archil)ald Kol)ertson, the earl's servitor, and
Patrick Cranstoun. Archibald Eos, notary public [l.'iGT, Box 35.
2148. 19th August 1634.] Charter by 'William, Earl of Morton, etc., following
on previous writ, granting to his ' servitor,' William Glaidstanes, and to Isabella
Cranstoun, his wife, the five acres of land in the Langside and Thornycruiks, duly
resigned by Robert Lynton and Janet Mathcson : To be held in feu for 17s. lid. yearly.
At Holyrood, 19th August 1634. Michael Shaw, Archibald Kos, and Alexander
Hopkirk in Dalkeith, ■witnesses. [1685, Box 43.
2149. 9th and 11th September 1634.] Charter by Agnes, Barbara, and Alison
Logan, daughters lawful of Andrew Logan of Gi'inlaw, sisters and heirs — at least apparent
heirs portioners — of the late William Logan in Houburne, their brother, with consent of
John Grinlaw in Leith, spouse of Agnes, and Mr. David Spens of Chirnside Mains,
spouse of Barbara, and the whole five with mutual consent alienating and selling (in
terms of a contract between them and El^i'HEMIA Home, relict of the said late William
Logan, and Sajiuel Lauder, her lawful son by her spouse, the late Edmond Lauder in
Clerkington) to the said Samuel Lauder, under reservation of his mother's liferent,
in which she was infeft in conjunct fee, three husband-lands and other lands, as described
in charter of 9th and 10th November 1604, No. 1474 supra : To be held from the granters
of their immediate superiors ; reddendo as in former infeftments. At Leith and Chirn-
side, 9th and 11th September 1634. Witnesses, Alexander Douglas in Leith, Robert
Liddell there, George Ousteane, son of the late George Ousteane, merchant, Inirgess of
Edinburgh, John Home of Beapark, and John Home in Nynwellis. Signed by the three
granters. [2381, Box 61.
2150. 9th and 11th September 1634.] Duplicate of the above charter by Agnes,
Barbara, and Alison Logan, and their spouses, as in preceding writ, selling and alieuat-
ins to the above-named Euphemia and Samuel the three husband-lands descril)ed :
To be held blench of the granters. Charter signed by the granters, but not dated,
and testing clause not completed. [2942, Box 77.
2151. Sth November 1634.] Precept of Clare Constat by James, Earl [after-
wards Marquis] of Montrose, for infefting James Campbell of Aberuchil, as son
and heir of his father, the late Colin Campbell, in the lands of Dalrinoche and
others, as in No. 1563 supra. Dated at Kincardine, 5th November 1634. Witnesses,
Sir James Pollock, fiar of Duncrub, Mr. James Row, minister at Muthill, and others.
[865, Box 24.
2152. 6th November 1634.] Instrument of Sasine following on a crown precept,
dated 27th August 1634, for infefting Sir John Grant of Freuchie, knight, as heir of
the late John Grant of Freuchie, his father, in the lands of Kilminitie and others
named in No. 1343 supra. Sasine given by James Lawtie, bOTgess of Cullen, sheriff-
depute in that part, 6th, and recorded in the particular register 15th, November 1634.
Witnesses, James Barclay in Kilminity, Andrew Chrystie in Tarmore, James AVatt
there, James Barbour there, John Low in Killeismond, Thomas Smowte, one of the
mayors-general [officers] of the sheriffdom. Notary, William Sharp, A.M., of Aberdeen
diocese. [1141* Box 30.
1084] THE LAING CHARTERS 513
2153. -'^tli November 1G31.J Charter by James Scot, provost of Irvine, Alexander
Ciuuiiiigham, and Mr. John Peebles, bailies of that burgh, granting to John Gordon,
fiar of Cardynes, and Mariota Peebles, his wife, the 20s. lands of old extent of Gallow-
mure, \ying on the south side of the same, in the territory of said burgh and shire of
Ayr, the said lands having been duly resigned by the said Mariota: To be held to the
grantees in conjunct fee, etc., in feu-farm for 32s. annually, and the service of one work-
horse or 'cariag hors ' for defence of the kingdom in time of war, against invadeis or
rebels. Dated and signed by the provost and others, with Robert Broun, notary,
common clerk of the burgh, at Irvine, 28th November 1G.34. Mr. 'William Cauldwell
of Annanhill, John Carscll, writer of deed, and iUexander Campbell, both servitors of
the said clerk, witnesses. [1029, Box 28.
2154. 28th November 1634.] Instrument of Sasine following on precept in above
charter, of .said lands, belonging to Marion Peebles, great-granddaughter and heiress of
tiie late John Pebles of Brumeland, her great-grandfather, in favour of John Gordon
and the said Marion, his wife. Sasine given by Mr. John Pebles of Knodgarhill, one
of the bailies of Irvine (Geoi-ge Stewart, lawful son of the late Alexander Stewart of
Cardynes, acting as attorney for Marion Pebles), on 28th November 1G34, and recorded
in the particular register fit Irvine 10th January 163.5. Alexander Blair, apparent of
Giff'ertland, Robert Montgomery, burgess of Irving, Andrew Spark, son of William
Spark in Bartonholm, and others, witnesses. Robert Broun, notary public. [1030,
Box 28.
2155. 1st December 1634.] Charter by Master Adam Bothwell of Glencorsc,
heritable proprietor of the lands, teinds, etc., disponed, granting, in terms of an obliga-
tion, dated 29th November and 1st Deceml)er 1634, to Andrew Ker of Bourhouses
the three-merk lands of the kirk lands of Lessudden, called St. Boswells, with fishings
in Tweed, and teindsheaves, etc., in the parish of Lessudden and shire of Roxburgh,
which belonged to Sir Andrew Ker of Ilirsell, knight, grandfather of the late Sir John
Ker of Jedburgh, knight; also the kirk lands and vicar's manse of Maxton, in the
parish of Maxton, Roxburghshire ; also the kirk lands belonging to the parish church
of Lessudden, which belonged to the late James Ker of Newbottle, father's brother of
the said Sir John Ker (extending to twelve and a half acres, as described in No. 969
supra), and sixteen acres of land, with the Burnemill, or St. Boswell's mill, in the parish
of Lessudden : To be held blench from the grantcr, and also in feu-farm of the king.
Precept of sasine directed to John Pringill of Toftis, as bailie. Dated and signed at
Edinliurgh, 1st December 1634. Witnesses, Mr. James Wilkie, burgess of the Canongate,
Mr. James Aikinheid, Thomas Swan, his servitor, and Andrew Ker of Hauchheid.
[1000, Box 27.
2156. 1st December 1G34.] Duplicate of the above charter by Mr. Adam Both-
well of Glencorse, to Andrew Ker of Bourhouses, of the church lands of Lessudden,
called St. Boswells, and others : To be held of the king. With clause of warrandice
against the granter and his father, the late Adam Bothwell. Edinburgh, 1st December
1634. Witnc.sses as in previous writ. [1844, Box 47.
2157. 8th December 1634.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding on a precept in
the preceding charter of 1st December 1634, by Mr. Adam Bothwell of Glencorse,
to Andrew Ker of Bourhouses, of the kirk lands of Lessudden, etc., as described.
Sasine given 8th, and recorded at Selkirk 9th, December 1634. Witnesses to sasine,
3t
514 CALENDAR OF [1634
Walter Kcr, lawful son of James Ker, portioncr of Noiithorne, James Rutherford, smith
in Maxtoun, James Moffett and James Jamesone there, and James Douglas, servitor of
John Ker of Littledeane. Andrew Crombie, of St. Andrews diocese, notary public.
[15.55, Box 40.
2158. J^th December 1634.] Instrument of Sasine in terms of the disposition, etc.,
dated 1st December 1634, No. 2155 xtqmi, by Mr. Adam Bothwell of Glencorse, in
favour of Andrew Ker of Bourhouscs, granting to him the lands of Lessudden, or St.
Boswells, and others specified in said «Tit. Sasine given by John Pringill of Toftis,
8th, and recorded at Selkirk 9th, December 1634. Witnesses as in preceding sasine.
[1206, Box 32.
2159. 14th December 1634.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a
charter (dated at Tain, 4th September 1629), by Alexander Sinclair of Latheron, lawful
son of the late George Sinclair of Mey, granting to Thojl\.s Dencne of Little INIiltoun
the whole lands called the Little Miltoun of Feme, in the abbacy of Feme, now called
the barony of Ganyis [Geanies], diocese of lioss and shire of Inverness. Sasine given
by Hector Douglas, elder, of Mulderg, 14th Dccemljer 1633, and recorded at Chanonry
of Ross 27th December 1634. Witnesses, Hector Douglas Androwson in Feme, John
Ray in Little Miltoun, William M'Kinnon in Fcrnc, and others. David Forrester, of
Ross diocese, notary public. [2111, Box 53.
2160. 1st January 1635.] Precept of Clare Constat by John, Lord Lindsay of
Auchter Struther [or of the Byres, cf. No. 1478 supra], for infefting James Lundie of
Stratherlie, as heir of the late Johii Lundie, his father, in the gi-anter's third of the
lands of Stratharlie. Dated at Auchter Struther, 1st January 1635. Witnesses,
Andrew Law, notary, servitor of John Arnot, clerk of the commissariot of St. Andrews,
George INlillar, citizen there, and others. [735, Box 21.
2161. 1st January 1635.] Instrument of Sasine follo'm'ng on a precept in a bond
of obligation l)y Mr. William Lindsay, minister of Dreghorn (dated at Kilbirny, 10th
June 1630), and directed to James Schaw, brother-german of .John Schaw of Balgarrane,
as bailie, for infefting Margaret CuxxiNGiiAJr, wife of the .said Mr. AVilliam, in
liferent, of the half of an aniuialrent of 300 merks, secured over the twenty-merk land
of Finnart, belonging to John Schaw of Greinock, in the barony and shire of Renfrew.
Witnesses to l)ond, which is written by Mr. William Cauldwell, son of William Cauld-
well, notary public, John Crawfurd of Kilbirny, and John Broun, writer in Irvine.
Sasine given to William Stewart, servitor of John Schaw of Greinock, for Margaret
Cunningham, on 1st, and recorded at Glasgow 31st, January 1635. Witnesses, John
Peter in Laurencehill, .John Harvie in Finnart, Thomas Harvie, his son, there, John
Galbraith there, and Thomas Tailzeour there. Notarjj^, Mr. William Cauldwell, of
Glasgow diocese. See Nos. 1333 and 2031 sup-a. [2861, Box 75.
2162. 27th February 1635.] Charter by Alexander Grier.son, junior, burgess of
Inverness, wth consent of the provost and bailies, granting in feu-farm to Andrew
HossAK in Pettie, and Cristina Davidson, his spouse, their heirs, etc., a piece of waste
burgage land in the burgh of Inverness, on the east side of Dimsdale Street, and bounded,
as described, between the lands of Thomas Burgie on north, the highway on east and
west, and the lands of the commonty of Inverness on south : To be held for a yearly
feu-duty of 13s. 8d. Scots. At Inverness, 27th February 1635. Sasine given by
1635] THE LAING CHARTERS 515
Alexander Paterson, one of the kailies. Witnesses, Alexander Robertson, burgess of
Inverness, John Ker, shoemaker, and John Tailzeour, maltster there, with others.
James DuflF, of Moray diocese, notary public. [1692, Box 43.
2163. 16th March 1635.] Instrument narrating that the procurator for John
Shaw of Greinock (in terms of a procuratory, dated 27th February 1635) resigned in
the hands of the Commissioners of Exeheciuer the lands of AVester Greinockschaw, with
'the aidd castelsteid . . . and manour place laitlie Iniilt thaii-one,' and others, as
described of date 31st July 1638, No. 2211 infra, for new infeftmcnt to be given to the
said John Schaw and Helen Houstoun, his wife, and their heirs-male, the lands being
held of Charles, Prince of Scotland and Wales. Done in the 'laiche counsel-hous,'
Edinljurgh, IGth March 1635. Witnesses, Mr. James Durahme and Jlr. William
Chalmers, two of the clerks of Exchequer, Mr. Patrick Broun, presenter of signatures,
John and Mr. George Pringlc, sons of Sir James Priiigle of Smailholm Craigs, knight,
George Ezat, servitor of Mr. James Durham, and George Inglis, W.S. Notary, Andrew
Darling, of Glasgow diocese. [3046, Box 80.
2164. 5th April 1635.] Precept of Clare Constat by Sir George Touris of Garmilton
(directed to John Dikiesoun in Potterraw and John Lawrie in Hieriggs, as bailies) for
infcfting Andrew Ker, indweller in Dundee, as nearest and lawful heir of his brother,
the late James Ker, merchant in Polterrow, in the same portion of land in Bristo ;is in
No. 1995 supra, 28th June 1627, held of the granter for 2s. of yearly rent. Dated at
Edinbvugh, 5th April 1635. Witnesses, Quintin Kennedy, W.S., and Alexander Lauder,
servitor of Sir George. [2782, Box 72.
2165. 23rd May 1635.] Charter by Alexander Naper of Torrie, lawful son of the
late John Naper of Merchiston and of Anna Chisholm, his [second] wife, mth consent
of William Naper, his brother-german, and Margaret Cunynghame, William's spouse,
alienating to Alexander Monteith of Ballachalane the lands of Torrie Easter in the
stewartry of Menteith and shire of Perth, as in No. 2055 supra : To be held of the
crown in feu-farm for a yearly duty of £8, 14s. Dated at the Brigend of Doun,
23rd May 1635. Witnesses, William Graham of Bowhople, David Dog of Ballingrew,
Mr. James Henrysone of Mackcorranstoun, and Robert Muschet and George Muschet,
notaries, who also sign for Margaret Cunningham. [1795, Box 46.
2166. 23rd May 1635. J Instrument of Sasine narrating that Andrew Forsyth in
Dalkeith with his own hands gave sasine to Elizabeth Saidlar, his spou.^^e, and
Margaret Forsyth, their youngest daughter, of an acre of land in the field called the
Thornycruiks at Dalkeith, on the south side of the water of Esk, and otherwise as
described of date 27th May 1612, No. 1640 supra. Given 23rd May, and recorded in
the particular register 4th June, 1635. AV^itnesses, Cuthljert Gibson, Alexander Penny-
cuik, William Pringill, all in Dalkeith, James Anderson, officer there, and Robert
Merrieleyes, elder there. Archibald Ros, notary. [1576, Box 41.
2167. 25th May 1635.] Instrument (jf Sasine following upon charter of 19th
August 1634, No. 2148 supra, in favour of WiLLLVM Gl.vid8TANES and spouse. Sasine
given 25th May, by James Douglas, portioner of Over Gogar, in presence of William
Douglas, his lawful son, Thomas Symsonc in Dalkeith, George Oisteane and James
Ander.son, Serjeants there, Robert Merrieleyis, senior, there, and William CourteCi)
there. Archibald Ros, notary public. Recorded in particular register 20th July 1635.
[1368, Box 35.
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2168. -'Gth May 1635.] Iii.stmmeiit of Sti.siiic following on a precept in a eharter
(dated at Lang.shaw, 29th April lO.!')) by Walter Murray, now of Livingstone, for
infefting Sir James Phingill of CJallashiels in the lands of Stow and Crilibiclaw, under
revcision and certain other provisions narrated. Witnesses to precept, James Eleis, son
of Alexander Eleis in Melroi-s, and James Turner in Langschaw. Sasinc given on
26th May, and recorded in the particular register of sasines, i'.'5r(l July 1635; John
Pringill, brother-german of Robert Pringill of Bliiullie, being bailie for AValter Murray.
Witnesses to sasine, Thomas Ormestoun, son of AA'illiam Ormestoun of Westhouses,
William Scott, John Thomsone, James Bryssoiie, and Thomas Turner, dwellers in Stow.
William Inglis, of Glasgow diocese, notary public. [211, Box 7.
2169. 16th June 1635.] Charter by Walter Cowan, collier (' carboiiarius '), formerly
residing at Carridden, now in ' the Hill ' in the lordship of Musselburgh, with consent
of his wife, Elizabeth Craik, granting to John Gib in Brigneis and M.viuiaket
Thomson, his spouse, the tenement referred to in Nos. 1558 and 2071 supra. At
Musselburgh, 16th June 1635. AVitnesses, AVilliam Duneane, senior, John Weinour,
l)urgess of .said burgh, .Tames Watson, one of the Serjeants. John Cas ami James
Kyssie, notaries, sign for granter. [2308, Wox 5'J.
2170. 21th June 1635.] Charter by Robert Lyntoun, indweller in Dalkeitii, with
consent r)f Janet IMatheson, his spouse, etc., alienating in terms of a contract to TllOiMAs
Symson in Dalkeith and Cristina Pijw, his spouse, the fourth part of a husband-land
in Dalkeith, as described in charter of 18th July 1622, No. 1909 siqmi, and the three
parts of a cottage-land described in charter of 10th June 1582, No. 1040 supra : To be
held lilench of the granter. At Edinbui'gh and Dalkeith, 24th June and 5lh July 1635.
Witnesses, John Stevinson in Dalkeith, James Stevin.son, his son, John Symson, son of
Thomas, and others. James Grahame, Alexander Carmichael, and John Leirmont,
notaries, sign for granters. A charter of confirmation by William, Earl of Morton, to
the grantees, of date 16th August 1636, is inscribed on the back. Witnesses, William
Douglas, portioner of Over Gogar, and Archil lald l!os, clerk of the regality. [2007,
Box 51.
2171. nth July 1635.] Charter by AVilliam, Earl Marischal, etc., in terms of a
contract between him and James Skirven of Plewlandhill, gi-anting to the said James,
his heirs and assignees, whomsoever, the teindsheaves and rectorial teinds of the lands
of Plewlandhill and the pendicle called ' Bredmeddow,' in the parish of Humbie,
constabulary of Haddington, and sherilldom of Edinburgh : To be held blench of the
granter for one penny Scots. Dated at Canongate, 11th July 1635. Witnesses, Robert
Keith of Quhitritriges (?), Robert Keith, W.S., and Arthur Straton, W.S. [2492, Box 64.
2172. 26th August 1635.] Precept of Chrrc Connlat, with clause of nomtlinniis, by
James Nymbill, son and heir of the late Mr. John Nymbill, minister at Cranstoun, in
favour of Isobella, Kathaeine, and Margaret Forsyth, daughters and heirs of the
late Andrew For.syth, dweller in Dalkeith, of an acre of arable land in the Thornicruiks,
Dalkeith, as described in charter, 15th August 1598, No. 1359 supra; under reservation
of her lifeient to Elizabeth Saidlair, relict of said Andrew Forsyth : To be held blench.
At Edinburgh, 26th August 1635. John Lermonth, W.S., and others, witnesses.
[1809, Box 47.
2173. 27th August 1635.] Instrument of Sasine following on the above precept of
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dare constat. Hasine given by John Stevinsoii in Dalkeith, as bailie, to Cuthbert Gibson
there, attorney for grantees, on 27th August, and recorded in the particular register
1st September, 1635. Witnesses, Gavin Saidlar and John Home in Dalkeith, James
Anderson, Serjeant there, and William AVatson. Archibald Kos, notary. [2095, Box 52.
2174. 7th September 1G35.] Letters of Tack by Sir Alexander Gordon of Cluny,
leasing the teindsheaves of the lands of Tillisnacht and others, as in lease of date
20th May 1632, No. 2108 sup-a, to Alexander Rose for one hundred and twenty
years, including the years still to run of the above lease. The same rental. At
IMariwell, 7th September 1635. Robert Gardyne of Tillifroskie, witness, etc. [1709,
Box 44.
2175. 26th October 1635.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that Nicholas Cairn-
croce, portioner of Redpath, with his own hands gave sasine to Mr. Robert Trotter,
advocate (in terms of a contract of sale, dated 1st August 1635), of two husband-lands,
lying on the east side of the town of Redpath, in the town and teiiitory of Redpath,
regality of Melrose, and shire of Berwick. Sasine given 26th Octobei-, and recorded in
the general register 27th November, 1635. Witnesses, Andrew Home, portioner of
Redpath, William Home, his son, and Andrew Cairncroce, also portioner there.
Endorsed is a formal ratification of the sasine, made by Thomas, second Earl of
Haddington, as superior, dated at Holyrood, 11th July 163S. Sir Patrick Hamilton of
Little Preston and Mr. George Winram of Liberton, witnesses. [2887, Box 75.
2176. 13th November 1635.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept, directed
to Captain Laurence Sincleir in Dj'sert, as bailie, in a charter, dated at Dysart, 12th
November 1635, by Sir George Hamilton of Blaikburn, knight, in favour of David
CoRSAW, notary public, burgess of the burgh of Dysart, of a tenement of land in the
burgh and rectory of Dysart, bounded by the highway on west and by the lands of
David Peadie, of the heirs of Andrew Jak, and of the late John Hutcheoun, on east,
south, and north, as described. Sasine given 13th November 1635, and recorded in
the general register 11th January 1636. Witnesses, Walter Lundie in Dysert, William
Mador and John Dick, burgesses of Dj'sart, Mr. David Kingorne, notary public.
[1026, Box 28.
2177. 18th and 20th November 1635.] Extract Registered Disposition by John
Chartei'is of Aniisfield, knight, and .John Chartcris, his eldest lawful son and apparent
heir, in favour of James B.vllantyne. indweller in Leith, and Mai;ion Ballantyne,
his spouse, and their son John. No lands referred to. The original deed was written
by ]\Ir. Robert Gilmour, sou of John Gilmour, W.S. Dated 18th and 20th November
1635, and recorded in the books of council and session 23rd June 1646. [871, Box 24.
2178. 15th December 1635.] Charter by George Home, portioner of Gullane. with
consent of Jean Ilowieson, his wife, and George Levington, brother of the late Patrick
Levingtou of Salcotts, for their interest, selling and alienating to Richard Rich.VRDSON
in Gulane various lands, tenements, and acres, as fully described of date I5th February
1589, No. 1178 supra, all lying in the lordship and barony of Dirleton, constjil)ulary of
Haddiui^ton, and sheritVdoni of Edinburgh : To bo held in feu-farm. Dated at Edinburgh
and Cullanc, 15th and 24th December 1635. Witnesses, Patrick Trotter, brother of
George Trotter of Overludl of Sisterpath, John Wod, bailie in Dirltoun, James
Levingtoun there, William Lauder in Gulane, Mr. James Broun, Dmuan Richie and
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William Androsoii (writer of deed), servitors of Mr. Thomas Young, writer. [2808,
Box 73.
2179. 15th December 1635.] Charter by George Home, portioncr of Gulane, with
consent as in preceding writ of same date, selling and alienating to Kit'iiAi;i) Kichaku-
SON in Gulane various acres near Lucaslands, and other lands, as described of date
16th February 1589, No. 1179 sujmt, in the lordship of Dirleton, etc. : To be held for
the feu-farms, etc., due and wont. Signed by the parties at Edinburgh and Gulane,
15th and 24th December 1635. Same witnesses as in preceding writ. [2884, Box 75.
2180. lyth December 1635.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in the
charter of 11th July 1635, No. 2171 supra, by William, Earl Marischal, etc., in
favour of Jamk.s .Skirving of Plewlandhill of the teindsheavcs of the lands of Plew-
landhill and the pendicle called Biaid meadow, in the parish of Humbie, constabulary
of Haddington, and shire of Edinburgh. Sasine given by Gilbert Skirving in Gilkers-
toun, 1)ailie, 23rd October, and recorded in the particular register 18th December,
1635. Witnesses, William Bunkill in Laistoun, Andrew Henderson in Blakdyk, -James
Eaeburne in Plewlandhill, and James Craig there. Notary, Mr. .iVlcxander Wischart,
of Glasgow diocese. [2309, Box 59.
2181. 28th December 1635.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a
charter of alienation (dated at Edinljurgh and Gulane, 15th December 1635) by George
Home, portioner of Gulane, with consent of Jean Houison, his .spouse, and of George
Levington, brother of the late Patrick Levington of Saltcoats, for his interest, granting
to ElCHAliD IviciiAiiDSON iu Gvilaue the lands of Murefield and others, as described of
date 16th April 1438, No. 116 sujmi ; a third part of the town and territory of Gulane,
the church lands of the vicarage of the parish church of Gulane ; the acre of land called
' Cok in aiker ; lie Clappardis,' with the rabbit-warrens and raljbits of the same, and the
lands of Boundland [cf. No. 2042 mjn-a] — all lying in the lordshi]} of Dirleton,
sheriffdom of Ediidjurgh. Witnesses to charter, William Androson, Duncan Eichie,
servitors of Mr. Thomas Young, writer, Mr. James Brown, also his servitor, Patrick
Trotter, brother of George Trotter. Sasine given by William Lauder in Gulane, 2Sth
December 1635, and recorded in the particular register 10th February 1636.
Witnesses, Eobert Forrest in Gulane, Thomas Forrest, Eoljert ^\'atson, and John
Forsyth, all residing there. James Craik, notary. [3027, Box 79.
2182. 28th December 1635.] Instrument of Sasine following on a jjrccejit in the
charter of alienation and sale. No. 2178, dated at Edinburgh and Gulane, 15th and 24th
December 1635, by George Home, portioner of Gulane, and others, for infefting
Richard Richard.SON and his spouse in the lands there referred to. Sasine given 28th
December 1635, and recorded in the particular register 10th February 1636. Same
bailie, witnesses, and notary as in preceding writ. [3070, Box 80.
2183. 2Sth December 1635.] Instrument narrating that Eichard Eichardsone in
Gullane, with his own hands, gave sasine to Marg.4KET M.\cghie, his jH-esent spouse,
of a third part of the lands of Gulane, Murefield, Lucasland, Kirkland, and others, as
in No. 2181 supra — all lying in the territory of Gulane, lordship of Dirleton, etc., in
secui'ity of 200 merks, to be paid yearly to the said Margaret during her life, in terms
of a bond, dated 27th August 1629. Sasine given 28th December 1635, and recorded
in the particular register 10th February 1636. Witnesses, Eobert Forrest, Thomas
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Forrest, AYilliam Lauder, John Forsayth, and Kobert AA'atson, all residing in Gvdane.
James Craik, notary public. [1584, Box 41.
2184. 4th January 16-36.] Charter by William, Earl of Lothian, etc., in terms of
a contract between him on one part, and Dame Annabella Campbell, Countess of
Lothian, in name of his ■wife, Dasie Anna Ker, Countess of Lothian, and Dame Anna
and her sister, Jean Ker, on the other part, granting to the said Anna, in liferent, the
lands and barony of Xewbattlc in Edinburgh, and the lands of Langnewtoun in Rox-
burgh.shire. Dated at Newbattle, 4th January 1636. Witnesses, Mr. John Aird,
minister at Newbattle, Andrew Abernethy, son of the Bishop of Caithness, Eobert
Porteous, bailie at Newbattle, and Alexander Cas, notary public in Edinburgh, writer
of charter. [1575, Box 41.
2185. 11th January 1636.] Indentiu'e between Elizabeth Strother of Kirknewton
[or East Newton], wdow, late wife of John Strother of Newton, deceased, on one part,
and Sir John Clavering of Calleley, knight, Thomas Foster of Etherston, and William
Orde of Wester Newbigging, on the other part, narrating the grant bj' King Charles
(dated 3rd November 1631, No. 2092 supm) to the said Elizabeth and her children, of
two parts of the manor of Langton, with other lands as described [see No. 2090],
and an assignation by her to Sir John Clavering, etc., as trustees for John Strother,
Anne, Margery, and Mary Strother, younger children of the deceased John Strother, to
provide portions for them as detailed. 11th January 1636. [2081, Box 52.
2186. 21st January 1636.] Charter by Malcolm MackBean of Dulcromby, grand-
son and heir of the late Malcolm M'bean, his grandfather, alienating to Donald Mack-
PHEKSONE, dweller in the burgh of Inverness, a rood of land on the west side of
Dimsdale Street in that burgh, bounded by the late John M'Clarron's lands, now
belonging to John Steuart, burgess, on south, Gilbert Gollan's lands, now belonging
to Alexander M'Pherson, notary, on the north, and the Castlehill or wall on west, as
described : To be held in free burgage ; yearly reddendo, 5d. Dated at Inverness,
21st January 1636. Signed, ' Malcolme M'gilli-^Tay of Dalcrombie w* my hand.' Sasine
given by Alexander Paterson, Iiailie of Inverness. Witnesses, John Ker, shoemaker,
John Bailzie, fisherman, and others. James Duff, notary public. Indorsed, ' This is
the charter and sasine of young Culclachy's heritage in the Castle Street.' [1707,
Box 44.
2187. 30th March 1636.] Charter by Patrick [Lindsay], archbishop of Glasgow,
as superior, in terms of letters from the lords of council, gi-anting and confirming to
Adam Quhytfurd, servitor of Sir John Hamilton of Bargeny, the 50s. lands of Bishop-
lands, within the sheriffdom of Cai'rick, referred to in a process of apprising at the
instance of Agnes, Marjorie, Jonet, and Janna [^Jean] Corsbie, lawful children of the
late John Corsbie, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh, and John Glen, spouse of the said
Agnes, by which the lands were apprised from James Kennedy of Blairquhan and Josia
Stewart of Ramestoun [cf. Nos. 1760 and 1831]; the said Agnes, Marjorie, Janet, and
Jean, with consent of John ^Mlliamson of Overhall, spouse of Marjorie, Peter Broun,
younger, in Durrisdeir, spouse of Jonet, and ^\'illiam Corsbie in Kirkhope, curator of
Jean, having assigned and disposed of the lands to the said Adam AMiitefurd : To be
held of the bishop in feu-farm ; reddendo according to former rentals. Signed b}' the
archbishop and the chapter at Edinbiu-gh, 30th March 1636. Witnesses, John Schaw
of Grenok, Thomas Lyndsay, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh, and Mr. Alexander
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Lyndsay, the archbishop's servitor. The dooumont contains a hirgc number of signa-
tures of parish ministers in the south and middle of Scotland. [528, Box 15.
2188. ■'^Oth Afarch 1630.] Charter by Patriclc [Lindsay], archbishop of (ila.sgow,
with consent of the dean, chapter, and canons of the metropolitan church of (llasgow,
granting to John Wiiiteford in Maybole, in feu-fann, the 50s. lands of Bishoplands,
in the earldom of Carrick [cf. No. 1732 supra]: To be held for a yearly feu-duty of
£6, 13s. 4d. Dated at Edinburgh, 30th March 1G36. Same witnesses as in preceding
wi-it. Signed by the archbishop and twenty clergymen of the diocese. [2CC0, Box 68.
2189. 6th JL-iy 1636.] Precept of Clare Constat by Sir William Cunningham of
Capriutoun, knight, as superior, for infefting .Jajies Fri.i.ARTOUN of that Ilk, as heir
of the late David Fullartoun of Corsbie, his grandfather, in the lands of IJonhill and
Brounlie, as in Nos. 472 and 1819 supv, formerly held of the Lord of Torphichcn, and
now of the grantor, in feu-farm, at a yearly duty for Konhill of 13s. 4d., and for
Brounlie of three pence, payable on the morrow of Ascension Day, with such services in
the granter's chief courts as other free tenants of the templar-lands do, in the said
sherifl'dom of Ayr, held in the wonted places, at A}^' oi- Irvine, on the said day after
Ascension. At the town of Loues(l), 6th May 1636. Witnesses, John Stewart, John
Merschell, servitors of granter, and William Cruikis, messenger and notary puljlic.
[2324, Box 59.
2190. 21st July 1636.] Tack or Lease by John, Earl of Traquair, and others,
commissioners for James, Duke of Lennox, granting in tack to Kodkut Buchanan in
Midill Tullii|uhe\viM, kindly tenant of the said dnkc, for his lifetime only, the lands of
Middle Tulliipvhcwin, in the parish of Luss, regality of Lennox, and .shire of Dumbarton,
for a yearly rental of 200 merks, from AVhitsunday 1636. The lessee also binds him-
self to bring all corns on the land to be ground at the duke's mill of Balloch, to uphold
the houses, and to plant trees on the lands. At Edinburgh, 21st July 1G36. Witnesses,
Mr. Robert Bruce, advocate, James Abernethie, his servant, and others. James Peirson
and .John Miller, notaries, sign for Robert Buchanan. [1867, Box 48.
2191. 7th and Olli Septcni1)er 1636.] Notai'ial Instrument narrating the resigna-
tion in the hands of William J\Icildcjohn, bailie, of a tenement of land in the burgh of
Bruntiland (the same referred to in No. 1 639 supra), made by Mr. John Phin of Quhy t-
hill [Whitehill] in favour of his eldest son and heir, David Piiix, and Jean Duncan,
his future spouse, in terms of a marriage contract between John Phin, r)avid Phin, and
Jean Duncan and James Duncan of Ratho, her father, dated at Kingorne and Bonny-
toun, 7th and 9th September 1636, and the said David Phin and Jean, his futui'e spouse,
were duly infeft. Done 21st September 1636. James Loghore, burgess of Kinghorn,
Walter Duncan, common clerk of Kinghoiii, John Duncan, his lawful son, John Hamil-
ton, merchant, burgess of Canongate, and others, witnesse.s. Andrew Wilson, A.M.,
notary. [627, Box 18.
2192. 21st September 1636.] Charter by John Hay of Knockowdie, in fulfilment
of a contract (dated at Elgin, 5th September 1630) between himself and Elizabeth Innes,
his wife, on the one part, and Andrew Geddes of Essil, on the other part, selling and
alienating to the latter the towns and lands of Dagin.sche and Insche of Cardaine, with
salmon-fishings upon the river Spcy used and wont, etc., within the barony of Bar-
muckatie and sheriftdom of Elgin and Forres : To be held from the gi-anter of the king
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and his heirs for rendering the customary ser^nces ; provided that it shall be lawful to
John Dunbreck of Urten to release the foresaid lands, fishings, etc., with the lands of
AVester Urten, and mill, Easter or Little Urten, etc., in the barony of Rothes, by pay-
ment of £8100 Scots, as in a contract dated at Elgin and Coxtoun, 6th April and 11th
May 1633. Dated at Urtane, 21st September 1636. Witnesses, John Hay, lawful son
of Hugh Hay in Xewtoun of Park, Alexander Hay, the granter's eldest son, Mr. ^Vlex-
ander Pringill, the granter's servitor, and John Lines, notary public in Newtoun, writer
of deed. [2644, Box 68.
2193. 21st September 1636.] Instrument of Sasine following on precept in the
above charter. Sasine given by Walter Dunbreck in Easter Urtane, bailie, 21st, and
recorded at Elgin 26th, September 1636. Witnesses, Mr. Alexander Pringill, servant
of John Hay of Knockowdie, Thomas Ewine in Daginsche, Walter Innes there, William
Ego in Insche, Alexander Ego in Easter Urtane, James Wat in Inschberie, and others.
Notary, John Innes, of Moray diocese. [1143, Box 30.
2194. 2.5th October 1636.] Instrument of Sasine following upon the precept
of dare constat, dated at Loues[town 1], 6th May 1636, No. 2189 supra, by Sir William
Cunningham of Caprington, knight, for infefting James Fullakton of that Ilk in the
lands of Ronhill and Brounlie, as descrilied in writ cited. Sasine given by Thomas
Baird in Todrigis, 25th, and recorded at Irvine 30th, October 1636. Witnesses, Thomas
Andro in Launestoun, John Thomson in Plewland, David Blair in Craigie, and John
Gibson, servitor of James Fullartoun. Notary, John Allasoun, of Glasgow diocese.
[2417, Box 62.
2195. "th November 1636.] Instrument of Sasine following on the charter and
precept, dated 30th March 1636, No. 2188 supra, by Patrick, archbishop of Glasgow,
and his chapter, in favour of JoHX QuHYTFURD in Mayboill, of the 50s. lands of Bishop-
lands, in the parish of Straton and shire of Ayr. Sasine given 7th November 1636 to
James M'quirtour in the Mains of Blairquhan, as attorney for granter, and recorded at
Irvine 2nd January 1637. Witnesses, David Lockhart, Thomas M'Murtrie, John
Broun, and Willam Allan, all in Bishopland. John Schaw, of Glasgow diocese, notary
public. [234, Box 8.
2196. 23rd November 1636.] Charter by William, Earl of Glencairn, in terms of
a contract of alienation (dated at Glasgow, 22nd November 1636) between him, Alex-
ander Conynghame, elder of Corsehill, David Conynghame, his second lawful son, and
Margaret Conynghame, his spouse, for their interests, on the one part, and Mr.
William Cochrane of Cowdoun and Euphemia Scott, his spouse, for themselves and
for William Cochrane, their eldest lawful son, on the other part, granting and alienating
to Mr. William Cochrane and his wife, in liferent, and their son, in fee, the lands of
Eambruchton and Thirdpart, Quhytrigs and Lochend, vdth mill called the Crumshow
mill, mill lands, etc., those lands of the lands of Outroddings, Langlands, and the lands
of Brownsyde, all occupied as described of date 26th January 1632 supra, lying in the
barony of Kilmaurs and shire of Ayr : To be held blench of the granter. Precept of
sasine directed to Thomas Galloway, domestic servant of Mr. William Cochrane.
Written by Mr. John Spreiile, senitor of Gilbert Marschell, notary in Glasgow, and
dated there 23rd November 1636. Witnesses, Sir Dand Conyngham of Eobertland,
knight, Da\ad Conyngham, son of the said Alexander Conyngham of Corshill, Edward
Fergisoun, ser\-itor of the earl, and the said Mr. John Spreule. [3091, Box 81.
3v
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2197. P- 103G.J Fragment of a Writ, apparently of an unoxeoutod disposition, in
terms of a contract, by William, Earl of Glencairn, in favour of Mil, Cutiibert Cun-
NiNdiiAJr, son lawful of Alexander Cunningham of Corsehill, of the lands of Auchin-
bothie, Corsehill, Rowntreehill, possessed by Ivobert Holme, Woss-syde, and Pasche
Muir, possessed by John Haltry (except the house, yard, and millhill thereof), in the
barony of Finlayston, parish of Kilmalcolm, and sheriffdom of Kenficw. No date.
[2864^ Box 75.
2198. Gth December 1636.] Charter l)y Cristina Lauthiane, .spouse of Andrew
Mure, tailor, burgess of Dunfermline, Avith consent of her husband and also with consent
of Mr. Henry M'Gill, minister of the church of Dunfermline, almoner of the lands of
the hospital of .St. Leonard [cf. No. 1850 siqint], granting, in terms of a contract, to
John Brown, burgess of Dunfermline, an equal half of two acres of arable land of the
said hospital, with the teindshcaves, of which one acre lies in the field called ' the north
bank,' near 'Wester Lochic,' between the lands of Alexander Honicman on cast and
those of David Steivinsone on west, and the other acre in the same field between the
lands of James Habrane on east and those of the heirs of the late Laurence Adiesone on
west; also an equal half of another acre of arable land of said hospital, with the
teindshcaves, in the field called Stanieland, lying between the lands of the heirs of the
late Thomas Steivinsone on east, the lands of .Fohn Andersonc in Straiiid on west, the
lands of Pitbachlie on south, and the common highway on north — all in the parish and
regality of Dunfermline and sheriff'dom of Fife : To be held from the granter of the
said Mr. Henry M'Gill and his successors, for yearly payment to the widows of the -said
hospital of St. Leonard the just half of six firlots of malt ('brasii seu polentis'), half of
six firlots of oats, one half-peck and one quarter-peck or lippy of wheat, one half-peck
and one quarter-peck of groats 'lentis,' one half of three loads of coals, and of six loads
of turfs, and one half of three shillings of money, as feu-duty, with duplieand at entry
of heirs. Precept of sasine directed to Robert Da\idson, burgess of Dunfermline, as
bailie. Charter written by Mr. Walter Anderson, and dated at Dunfermline 6th
December 1636. AVitnesses, William and John Ged, lawful sons of Robert Ged of
Baldrig, Mr. Walter Anderson in Dunfermline, and David Andcrsson, his l)rother-
german. David Kingorne and Gilbert Sanderis, notaries, sign for Christina Lauthiane.
[2810, Box 73.
2199. [12th] January 1637.] Listrument of Sasine narrating that Arthur Darleith,
proprietor of the subjects, in terms of a contract of marriage (dated at Dumbarton,
28th November 1032) between himself, on one part, and John Bontein of Ardoeh and
Havoca or Hawis Bontein, his eldest daughter, born between him and the late Jean
Sempill, his spouse, on the other part, gave sasine wth his own hands to the said
Hawis, now his wife, of the lands of Blackthrid and Garmoir, extending to 50s. lands,
in the dukedom and regality of Lennox and sheriffdom of Dumbarton. Sasine given
12th (?) January 1637, and recorded at Dumbarton 7th March same year. Witnesses,
John Wod of Geillistoun, Nigel Campbell, fiar of Clacha[ne ?], Robert M'Adam, son of
the late Thomas M'Adam in Black[thrid ?], and others, the VTit being very faint.
[1865, Box 48.
2200. 30th January 1637.] Charter under the great seal of King Charles the
First, confirming (1) the charter of feu-farm, dated at Edinburgh, 1st December 1031,
No. 2155 supra, by Adam Bothwell of Glencorse, in favour of Andrew Ker of Bour-
houses, of three-merk church lands of Lessudden or St. Boswells, as described in writ
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cited; and (2) charter .also to Andrew Ker by John Hall, son and heir of the late
James Hall in Newbattle, of a tenement of land in Newbattle and sherifl'dom of
Edinburgh, between the lands of James Tait, carpenter, on east and on west ; also
that acre of land in the field called Bellibught, James Tait's lands on east and west,
another acre in said field [boundaries uncertain] and also another acre in ' Gallowdenhill,'
between the said Andrew Ker's lands on east and on west. Dated at Newbattle,
23rd June 1635. Confirmed in duo form at Edinburgh, 30th January 1637. Part of
great seal attached. Ilerjislrum Magni Sigilli, vol. ix. No. 642. [2646, Box 68.
2201. ISth February 1637.] Instrument of Eesignation nairating that George
Davidson, servitor of Sir George Touris of Garmilton, knight, baron of Inverleith, as
procurator for Andrew Ker, indweller in Dundee, resigned into the hands of the said
Sir George, us superior, that tenement of land containing foiu- low dwelling-houses lying
in the Potterrow beside Edinburgh, as fully described of date 28th June 1627, No. 1995
supra, to be granted to Geokge Deans, advocate, his heirs, etc., in terms of a disposition
made by the said Andrew Ker, designed brother-german and apparent heir to the late
James Ker, indweller in the Pottcrraw [see writ cited], in favoui- of Barbara Pdchartsone,
relict of the said James, on 1st Octoljcr 1630, and assigned by her to the said George
Deans on 13th October 1634. Done in the chamber of Sir George Tours, on the west
side of Blackfriars Wynd, 18th February 1637. Witnesses, William Touris, son of
Sir George, Mr. John Adamsone, writer in Edinburgh, and James Hog, servitor of
George Deans. Notary, Laurence Abernethy, of Aberdeen diocese. [3137, Box 82.
2202. 18th Feliruary 1637.] Charter by the said Sir George Tours, etc., to
George Deans, advocate, in terms of the above resignation liy Andrew Ker, resident
in Dundee: To be held for yearly feu of 2s. Scots. Edinburgh, 18th February 1637.
Witnesses, William Tours, the granter's son, Mr. John Adamsone, writer in Edinburgh,
liaurence Abernethie, writer thcie, and George Davidson, servitor of granter. [2333,
Bo.x 60.
2203. 15th March 1037.] Charter by Samuel Lauder, portioncr of Coldiiighame,
and Margaret Andro, his wife, jointly, in terms of a disposition, selling and alienating
to William Home, of the Kirklands of Home, and Jean Lindsay, his spouse, in
conjunct fee, etc., the lands referred to in No. 2149 supra, 9th September 1034; To be
held in feu-farm of the king and his successors. Written by James Tinto, servant of
Thomas Darling, W.S.. and signed at Edinburgh, 15th and IGth March 1637. Witnesses,
Alexander Home of Hundwood, Henry ^^'ichtman, burgess of Edinburgh, (icorge Scott,
burgess of Lauder, John Somervaill and Thomas A\'yshart, servitors of said Thomas
Darling. [3098, Box 81.
2204. 15th and 16th March 1637.] Duplicate of the above charlei' by Samuel
Lauder, portioner of Coldingliani, and Margaret Andro, his spouse, to W'lLl.iAM Home,
and Jean Lindsay, his wife. At Edinburgh, 15th and 16th March 1637. Witnesses
as in preceding writ. [1023, Bo.x 42.
2205. 24th March 1637. ] instrument of Sasiiie following upon a disposition (dated
at Kackwick in Westray and Hagar in Strynie, the 18th and 23rd of March 1637) by
James Beinstoun in xVikernes, in the Isle of Westray, and Margaret Scollay, his spouse,
conjunct fiars, with consent of George Sinclair of Rapnes [cf. No. 2137 mpra] and John
Scollay of Holland, for their interest, in favour of Patrick Smyth of Braco, of their just
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half of the aughtene penny land of Xoith Stiynie, called a Urislaud, with the just
half of the two quoyis of land called Quoygrane and Quoygaith, and the half of the
two towmales of Goir, vnth the whole house of Hagar on both sides of the close, and
their half of the remaining houses, etc., l.ying in the Isle of Stronsa}', Orkney. [Cf.
Nos. 20G4 and 2137 suj>iv.] Witnesses to disposition, Mitchell Balfour of (Jarth, Thomas
Traill in Brugh in Kowsa}', and others. Sasine given 24th March, and recorded at
Kirkwall 8th April, 1637. Witnesses, Edward Cok, merchant in Kirkwall, James Cok
in Lopness, Edward Grot, son of the late William Grot of Tankenies, James ^lorison,
merchant in Kirkwall, David Heart, notary public, and Kobert Neilson, his servitor.
[1828, Box 47.
2206. 14th April 1G37.] Charter by David Aikenheid, provu.st, James Cochrane,
Andrew Ainslie, John Smyth, and Charles Hamilton, bailies of Edinburgh, etc., con-
firming the charter, of date 2'Jth March 1C33, No. 2126 suj>ni, in favour of Andrew
Archibald : The tenement to be held for sixpence yearly in feu-farm. Precept of
.sasine directed to the said Charles Hamiltoun. At Edinburgh, 14th April 1637.
Witnesses, James Eucheid, treasurer, Mr. Alexander Guthrie, town-cleik, Alexandei'
Paterson and Alexander Makcartnay, writers, burgesses of said burgh. Seal of the
town of Leith attached, but broken and defaced. [2450, Box 63.
2207. loth April 1637.] Instrument of Sasine of the said subjects in favour of
Andrew ArchibaU), 15th April 1637, and recorded in the particular register 6th June
1637. Witnesses, James Barnes, merchant, I)onald Bane, bowmaker, burgesses of
Edinburgh, Francis Wilkie, cooper in Leith, John Brotherstaines, servant of Bailie
Hamilton, William Somervell, Serjeant in Edinburgh, Piobert Young and .Lames
Chancellor, Serjeants in Leith. Notary, Mr. Patrick Walker, clerk of court of Leith.
[2451, Box 63.
2208. 20th April 1637.] Instrument of Sasine of two acres of arable land lying,
the one in the territory called ' Wester Langlandis ' and the other in ' Middelbalbeildie,'
bounded by the lands of Thomas Methven, David Methven, the late James Wood of
Lambelethane, Andrew Traill, Alexander Winchester, James ^A'atson, Grissell • , the
late Robert Mackie, I)avid Bowie, James Watson, as described, near the city of
St. Andrews in Fifeshire, in favour of Marijaret Ander.son, spou,se of Kobert 'Walker,
baker, burgess of St. Andrews, on her husband's disposition, dated 10th March 1637.
Sasine given by Patrick Boncle, notary public, as bailie, 11th March, and recorded at
Craill 20th April, 1637. Witnesses, James Tailzeour, William Lepar, William Anderson,
and Andrew Dickson, junior, citizens of St. Andrews. Mr. David Lyndesay, notary
public. [1027, Box 28.
2209. 22nd Jlay 1637.] Charter by Mr. Thomas Lyon, fiar of Cossins, heritable
proprietor of the subjects disponed, alienating, in terms of an obligation, to James
Crichtoun of Euthvens the lands called the Brewlands of Haltoun of Essie, in the
pari.sh of Essie, Forfarshire. At Euthven, 22nd May 1637. Witnesses, David Eattray
of Craighall, John Neway of that Ilk, IMr. David Lyndsay of Pitscandly, and Patrick
Robertsone of Litiltoun of Eattray. [1461, Box 38.
2210. 26th May 1637.] Instrument of Sasine following on a royal precept from
chancery, dated 6th May 1637, for infefting David Erskine, lawful son of the late
Henry Erskine of Cardross, as heir of his father, in the church lands of Maxton in the
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Iwroiiy of Maxtoii ; the church lands of Lessuddeii, extending to twelve and a half acres,
Avith other lands, as in No. 2155 siipiv : Held in feu-farm for £i, 3s. 4d. Sasine given
by John Douglas, sheriff-depute of Roxburgh, son of Sir ^\■illiam Douglas of Cavers, to
John Erskine of Scheilfield, elianilierlain of Drylmrgh, as attorney, for granter. AVit-
nesses, Thomas Douglas, apparent of M'hitrig, James Erskine, eldest son of said John
Erskine, John Rutherford, notary, and one of the sergeants of the sheriffdom of
Roxburgh, and others. 26th May, and recorded at Selkirk 8th June, 1G37. Andrew
Crombie, of St. Andrews diocese, notary public. [1036, Box 28.
2211. 12th May and 10th June 1637.] Charter by Mary Sterling, daughter and
heiress of the late Alexander Sterling of Powhouse, with consent of James Sterling
at the mill of [not very legible, perhaps Keir], her tutoi-, and Agnes Cockburii, her
mother, relict of the said Alexander, selling and alienating to James Sterling, fiar
of Auchyle, the whole lands of Powhouse, etc., in the shire of Clackmannan : To be
held of the Earl of Mar for the yearly feu-duty and other dues. See Nos. 1680 and
2032 supra. Written by Mr. John ^\■illiamson, son of John Williamson, sheriff-clerk of
Stirling, and dated at the AVatcr of Bonny and Stirling, 12th May and 10th June 1637.
Witnesses, Sir George Sterling of Keir, knight. Sir William Murray of Touchadam,
knight, Sir James Sterling of Garden, knight, AVilliam Drummond of Ricartoun,
Alexander Cunyngham, fiar of Boquhan, Alexander Murray in Spittall, and Mr. David
Forrester of Logye. [2208, Box 56.
2212. 7th July 1637.] Indenture, by which King Charles the First devises and
grants to George Herne of Berwick, and to Elizabeth, his wife, during the minority
of William Strother, son and heir of John Strother, part of the lands belonging to John
Strother, which had been held by Clement Strother, lately deceased [cf. No. 2090
supra], for a yearly rental of £3, 18s. sterling. Dated 7th July 1637. [396, Box 11.
2213. July 1637.] Charter by Alexander Lyndesay of Pitterlie, Avith consent
of John Cumming, late of Kirktoun of Aberlemno [cf. No. 1977 supru], granting to
John Lyndesay, lawful son of Mr. John Lyndesay, minister at the church of Aberlemno,
the whole kiik lands or Kirktoun of Aberlemno, with mill, mill lands, etc., in the barony
of Rescobie, regality of St. Andrews, and sheriffdom of Forfar, apprised from the said John
Cumming on 9th May 1634 : To be held in feu-farm of the archbishop of St. Andrews
for the feu-duty, etc., used and wont. At Pittarlie, July 1637. Witnesses,
Alexander and William Lyndesay, lawful sons of the granter. [2213, Box 56.
2214. 6th July 1637.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that William Irving of
Bonshaw passed first to the lands of Hairgills and then to the lands of Ulcottis, and
gave sasine with his own hands to William Storie, servant and attornev of James,
Lord Johnstone of Lochwood, of the land.s of Hairgills, with the £10 lands of Rokelheid
and Carthat, in exchange for Allerbeck and Belochart ; and also of the lands of Ulcottis,
both in the stewartry of Annandale and shire of Dumfries, in terms of a charter to
Lord Johnstone of said lands by the said William Irving, for himself, and taking burden
for James Irving, his grandson, eldest son of the late AVilliam Irving, eldest son of the
first-named AVilliam. Sasine given 4th, and recorded at Dumfries 6th, July 1637.
Witnesses, Richard Irving, son of said \\'illiam Irving of Bonshaw, and others. Notary,
James Wauch, of Glasgow diocese. [2253, Box 57.
2215. 17th July 1637.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a charter
dated at Edinburgh, 7th July 1637, by Sir William Cunyngham of Capringtoun,
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knight, in f;ivour of John Moxtgomerie, younger of Brigend, under reversion, of that
piece of land of the common of Crawfurdstoun, tilias Terringzeanc, called Knokdones
and Slowanstoun, in the parish of Cumnock and shire of Aja-. Witnesses to charter,
John Montgomrie of Cokilbie, David Cunyngham of Dankeith, James Campbell, ^\'.y.,
Edinburgh, and others. Sasine given by Kobert Colvill in Lesnessok, bailie, 17th July,
and recorded at Irvine 15lh August, 1G37. '\\'itnesses, John Campbell of Schankistoun,
William Bryan, notary in Demillingtoun, Thomas Kitchard, and Andrew Kitchard his
son. William Gilkreist, of Glasgow diocese, notary public. [1107, Box 30.
2216. 13th September 1G37.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a
charter of disposition and alienation (dated at Edinburgh, 19th July 1G37) by John
Brown, now of Fordell, with consent of his curators, in favour of Colonel IIenry
LiND.s.VY [not othermse designed, but see of date 1.5th April 16-12 infm], of the lands
of Craignathrow, in the barony of Ilestennet and shire of Forfar. Sasine given
13th September, and recorded at Dundee i2.5th September, 1637. Witnesses, (leorge
Anderson, messenger, burgess of Forfar, David Thomson in Craignathrow, William
Thomson, .lohn Butchard and John Barric, his servitors. Notarj', Thomas Schewane,
of St. Andrews diocese. [2.323, Box 64.
2217. '-Oth September 1637.] Charter by John Hamyltone, fiar of Kynglas,
hereditary proprietor of the subjects disponed, with consent of his spouse, Lilias
Livingstone, alienating to Gavin Aitkyniieid, weaver in Burroustounes, seventy two
feet in length of sometime waste land, Ijounded as particularly described, the late John
Aitkyne, Alexander Sympson, the late James Leckye, and Margaret Young, his spouse,
being owners or occupiers of adjoining tenements, the great gray stone being a
boundary on south [cf. Nos. 1764 and 1926 siqmt'], on the south of the common street
and at the west end of the town of Borroustounes : To be held in feu-farm for a yearly
feu of £3, 10s. Scots. At Borroustounes, 20tli September 1637. AVitnesses, John
Mather, smith in Borroustounes, Alexander Ker, tailor there, and others. [C74, Box 20.
2218. 2Gth September 1637.] Instrument of Sasine in favour of Wii.llvai Home
and J EAN Lindsay, following on charter No. 2203 sujmi, of the husband-lands there
descrilied. Sasine given 2.5th, and recorded at Lauder 26th, Septemljer 1637. Wit-
nesses, ^Ir. Christopher Knowis, minister at Coldingham, Patrick Campbell, now
servant of Patrick Home of Coldinghamelaw. George Todrig, of St. Andrews diocese,
notary. [1624, Box 42.
2219. 3rd October 1637.] Instrument of Sasine given by .James Taylor, one of
the bailies of St. Andrews, in favour of John Dundas of Newliston, as son and heir
served to his late father, Sir James Dundas of Craigton, in four crofts of land lying in
the burgh roods of St. Andrews [cf. No. 6.56 t^ujirii], of which two crofts lie in the
Windmillhill, between the crofts formerly of the late Mr. William Cok and the late
John Hagay, afterwards to the late Andrew Dick, now to his heirs, on west, the crofts
formerly of Mr. William Cok, then of John Smyth's heirs, now of the heirs of Simon
Greig, on south, the ' Links ' on the north, and the ' Kow-wynd ' on east ; the third croft
lying outside the port on the north side of maikct street, between the crofts formerly
of Mr. \Villiam Cranstoun and Andrew Dick, now of his heirs, on east, the crofts
of John Hagay, then of the late John Carstairs, merchant, and now of his heirs
on west : and the fourth croft Mng contiguous, on south side of north street, bounded
by the crofts of the same owners. Sasine gi\ en 3rd October 1637. Witnesses, William
1637] THE LAING CHARTERS 527
(4niy of Pittcndruni, 'William Geddie, senior, citizen of St. Andrews, Andrew Law, notarv,
and others. John Arnott, of the city of St. Andrews, notary public. [1998, Box 51.
2220. 1-th October 1G37.] Extract Retour of James Kennedy, son of James
Kennedy of Blairquhan, as heir of his father in the lands and barony of Blairquhan,
as described in No. 913 sujtra. Dated at Maybole, 12th October 1637. Mr. Peter
Hewat, commendator of Crossragiiel, one of the assize. [496, Box 1-5.
2221. 23rd October 1637.] Precept of Clare Constat by Arehiliald, Lord Napier,
directed to Alexander Napeir in A^'atstoun, as bailie, for infefting J.\mes Hakdie,
tailor, as eldest son and lawful heir of his late father, Stephen Hardie, tailor in Coldoch,
in the east portion of the lands of the Kerse of Ballintone, in the stewartry of Monteith
and shei'itt'dom of Perth, bounded as follows : ' The merche Ijetwix the landis of
Craighead and Ballintone on the east, the goat or seuche on the west syd of the
Broomedyk in the said Kerse on the west, the hiegait and fur or seuche or gote on the
north side of the broome warde on the northe, and the water of Gudie on the south
pairtis.' Precept written by Mr. Walter Moir, writer in Doune, and dated at Rillin-
tone 23rd October 1637. Witnesses, Mr. Robert Napier of Culcreuch, and Alexander
Napier, the granter's brother, and James Don, notary in Doune. [2796, Box 72.
2222. 31st October 1637.] Listrument of Sasine following on a precept from
chancery (of date at Edinburgh, 9th September 1637) for infefting John [Murray],
Earl of Annandale, etc., as nearest and law-ful heir of provision and tailzie to
his brother, the late Sir Richard Murray of Cockpuill, knight Jsaronet, in the following
lands : — Cockpuill, Ruthwell, Tower of Comlongane, Cocklaikes, Pyhilles, Slaithwattes,
lianpatrik, Braidcheppel, Priestdykes, and Howaldsyde, lying in the stewartry and
sheriffdom of Dumfries ; the lands of Laik and Arbigland in the stewartry of Kirkcud-
bright, all united in one barony called the barony of Cockpuill, with the biu-gh in
barony of Ruthwell, by a charter by the late King [James the Sixth], to Charles
Murray of Cockpuill, father of the said earl (dated 12th March 1605); sasine to
be taken at Comlongan : also the whole fishings for salmon and other fish in the water
of Annan between the boundary of Brydekirk and the mouth of the river ('et pedem
ejusdem aqure de Annand currentem in aqua de Sulway subtus Barnekirk '), comprehend-
ing the ' Gairthes et palludes tie puilles subscriptas, viz. /;> Kingis-gairthe, Blakpuille,
Puille under Gallabank, Brigpuill et Moitpuille,' Avith all other 'gairthes, puilles,
hauldes, laikis ac nettis ' within the bounds specified, in the stewartry and sheriflclom
of Dumfries; also the fi.shing of salmon and white fish 'de lie Skarris et croppis
de Cummirtieis, inter torrentcm vocatam lie Newbek de Newbie currentem in dictam
aquam de Sulway et lie Skar vocata lie Brewingskar ' belonging to the lordship
of Torthorwald, comprehending the following 'skarres,' viz. 'lie Hall gairth, Lytill Hall
Skarr, Dirchall Skar, Poweskar, New Skar, et Wattirskar,' with all other 'skars,' etc.,
lying in the parish of Cummertrees, in the said sheriti'dom. Sasine given on 31st
October 1637 by James Johnstone of Corheid, bailie and Stewart principal in that part,
to Ml-. Robert Henderson, minister of Lochmaben, as attorney for the E;irl of Annan-
dale. Done at Comlongan and at Pow Skar, in the fishery of Skarres and croppes of
Cummertrees, and at Howes for the other fishery. Witnesses, James Maxwell of
Littlebar, James Douglas in Cowrans, John Henderson, bailie of said eai-1 and stewart-
depute of Annandale, James Murray in Cocklaikis, JMatthew Willson, senior in Green-
hill, and Lancelot Murray in Ai-bigland. Notary, David Miu-eheid, of Glasgow diocese.
Sasine recorded in the general register, 18th December 1637. [3117, Box 81.
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2223. Gth November 1637.] Precept from Chancery of King Charles the First
for infefting James Kennedy, now of Blairquhan, as heir of his father, John Kennedy
of Blairquhan, in the lands and baronj' of Blain|uhan, ottice of Crowner of the Earldom
of Carrick; taking security for £80, 1.3s. td. Scots of rents for one term, .sasinc not
recovered, and .£181, 6s. 8d. for relief. Edinburgh, 6th November 16.37. [552,
Box 16.
2224. 9th November 1637.] Extract Ketour of B.\rbara Logan as one of three
lawful and nearest heins-portioners of her brother, William Logan, in the three husband-
lands and others in Slaitburn [sir] and Rickel.sydc, etc., in the territory of Coldingham and
shire of Berwick, described in No. 1474 supra. At Duns, 9th November 1G37. Among
the jurors arc Patrick Lumsdane of Blanerne, and James Lumsdane, his brother. [1718,
Box 44.
2225. 9th November 1637.] Extract Retour of Alison Logan, as nearest and
lawful heir of her brother, William Logan, in the same three husband-lands and a half
referred to in preceding writ, in the town and territory of Coldingham, Berwickshire ;
held formerly of the commendator of Coldingham, now of the King — rental in all,
59s. Id. Scots of feu-farm, etc Dated at Dunse, 9th November 1637. [1013, Box 28.
2226. 10th November 1637.] Instrument of Sasine (in terms of a precept from
the chancery of King Charles the First, dated Gth November 1637) in favour of
James Kennedy of Blairquhan, as retoured heir of his father, the late James Kennedy
of Blairquhan, in the lands and barony of Blairquhan, etc., as in No. 2220 siip-a.
Sasine given by John Schaw, named as bailie-depute of Carrick, 10th, and recorded in
the general register on 21st, November 1637. A\'itnesses, John Fergusson of Kilkerrane,
John Quhytfuird in Mayboill, John Miller in Stratoun, and Gilbert M'Cennell, notary
public. Notary, James Eos, of Glasgow diocese. [2352, Box 60.
2227. 13th November 1637.] Charter by James (irant of Freuchie, in terms of a
contract of alienation, granting to James Ogilvy, merchant in Keith, the six oxgangs
of the lands of Tonnoir, occupied by Andrew Chrystie and James Watt, in the barony
of Strathi-slay, regality of Kinloss, and shire of Banff [cf. No. 1343 siipni], under
reversion for payment of 1300 merks. At Freuchie, 13th November 1637. Witnesses,
William Leslie, apparent of Birdsbank, and others. Writ faint. [2316, Box 59.
2228. 21st November 1637.] Instrument of Sasine following on a dispo.sition by
Robert Ayton, gardener, residing in Potterrow, to his lawful son, John Ayton, of a
piece of land in the Wester Croft of Bristo. Sasine given by Robert Wat, shoemaker,
Potterraw, 21st November 1637, and recorded 8th January 1638, in particular register
of sasines. Witnesses, James Ard, tailor, John Mainiell, residents in the Potterraw,
Duncan Ritchie and Hew Lauder, messengers. Notary, Richard ^losman, Edinburgh
diocese. [2928, Box 77.
2229. 19th December 1637.] Charter by George, [second] Marquis of Huntly,
Earl of Enzie, etc., with consent of Dame Anna Campbell, Marchioness of Huntlj^ and
of John Gordon of Buckie, granting to John Gordon of Hilton, for the sum of 16,000
merks Scots, the davach land of Easter Reatt, the davach land of Middle Reatt, and
the davach land of Wester Reatt, in the loidship of Badenoch and shire of Inverness :
To be held of the granter in feu-farm, paj'ing 15 merks Scots yearly for each davach, etc.
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Dated at Huntly, 19th December 1637. Witnesses, Robert Gordon of Mayne, George
(lordon, chaml)erlain of Huntly, and others. [462, Box 13.
2230. -1st December 1637.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in the
charter, dated at Edinburgh, 18th February 1637, No. 2201 supnt, by Sir George
Towers of Garrailton, granting the piece of land there named to George De.\NS,
advocate, and his heirs. Sasine given by John Dickson, bailie, 21st December 1637,
and recorded in the particular register, 6th January 1638. Witnesses, George Eizat,
writer in Edinlnirgh, James Fairlie, shoemaker, David Craigalies, his servant, John
Gieinlay and James Hog in Potterraw. Notary, Laurence Abernethie, of Aberdeen
diocese. [2783, Box 72.
2231. 27th December 1637.] Instrument of Sasine of the lands of Easter Torrie
in favour of Ar.EXAxnEii Menteith of Ballachallane, on a precept (directed to David
Dog of Ballingrew, as liailie) in a charter of alienation by Alexander Napier, and others,
dated at Bridge-end of Doune, 23rd May 163.5, as in No. 2165 supra. Sasine given 27th,
and recorded at Stirling 29th, December 1637. Witnesses, Malise Alonteith in Torrie,
James M'Queine in Agglischennoche, Patrick Menteith, son of grantee, and John
Ferguson, servitor of Patrick Campbell of Edinampill. Walter Moir, of Dimblane
diocese, notary. [1472, Box 38.
2232. 27th December 1637.] Instrument of Sasine in favour of Patrick
Campbell of Edinampill in the lands of Easter Torrie [Nos. 1326 and 1697 sujn-a],
following on a crown precept, dated 2-l:th August 1637, for infefting the said Patrick
in feu-farm of said lands which Alexander Napier conveyed to Alexander Menteith of
Balloehallen [No. 2165 sttpnt], and he again to the said Patrick. Sasine given 27th,
and recorded at Stirling 29th, December 1637. Malise Menteith in Torrie, and
Patrick Menteith, son of the said Alexander, and others, witnesses. [820, Box 23.
2233. 8th February 1638.] Charter by Mr. Patrick Grahame of Rothisholm, second
lawful son to George [Grahame], bishop of Orkney and Zetland, in terms of a contract
of marriage (of date 2Gth January 1638) between them on one side, and William Stewart
of Mains and Anna Stewart, his second lawful daughter, on the other part, granting to
the said Anna Stewart, futme spouse of the said Mr. Patrick, in liferent, etc., his
thirty-six-penny land of Rothisholm, of old called Bishopsland, 'with the heid callit
Rodnop heid and Linkis of Rothisholm boundit to the auld dyk on the north-east, being
the just and auld march thairof,' lying in ' our Ladie parochin ' within the isle of
Stronsay and sheriifdom of Orkney, with the teindsheaves which were ' never in use
to be separate from the stock ' ; with the office of bailiary of these lands ; also the three-
half-penny land in the said town of Rothisholm, with the ' to^vmales,' etc., belonging
' of auld to Sanct Salvatouris chaiplanrie situat within the cathedrall kirk of Orknay ' ;
also a two-penny land ' pcrtening of auld to the prebendarie of Sanct Katherine ' in the
same cathedral, with all other lands, 'kingisland, kirkland, as vdall land,' within the
said town and lands : To be held feu-farm of the granter. Reddendo, for Bishopsland,
teindsheaves, etc., three barrels of butter in Kirkwall at Alhallowmes yearly, two and
a half chalders bear at the ports of Malt Pow or Lingasound, in Stronsay, before Beltan
yearly, being the old rental, and 6s. 8d. money in augmentation ; for the two-penny
land of St. Katherine, ' four meills half meill beir,' or 3s. 4d. Scots for each ' meill ' of
old rental, and twelve pennies of augmentation, doubling the feu for the first year at
the entry of heirs ; and for the three-half-penny land, paying to the chaplain of St.
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balvator and his successors six ' meillis ' of beir, or 3s. 4d. each ' meill ' of old renUl,
with 3s. 4d. of augmentation — extending in all to 23s. 4d. Scots in augmentation, and
doubling the first yeav at the entry of each heir. Precept of sasinc directed to Oliver
Rowsay in Rothisholm. Dated at Kirkwall, 8th February 1638, and signed by the
granter and his father. Witnesses, Patrick Smyth of Braco, Andrew Smyth, his brother,
David Heart of Kusland, William and Mr. John Heart, his sons, also Mr. James Heyne,
minister at Kirkwall. [547, Box 16.
2234. 8th February 1638.] Dui^licate of the above charter by Mr. Patrick Grahame,
second lawful son to George [Grahame], bishop of Orkney and Zetland, the lands to be
held of the king and his successors. Dated at Kirkwall, 8th February 1638. Same
witnesses as in preceding writ. [2665, Box 68.
2235. 24th February 1638.] Instrument of Sasine in favour of Anx.v Stewart,
in the lands of Rothisholm and others, as in preceding charter. Sasine given by Oliver
Rowsay, as bailie, to Patrick Smyth of Braco for grantee, on 24th, and recorded at
Kirkwall 27th, February 1638. Witnesses, Harie Kaa, son lawful of the late Robert
Kaa, notary public, William Murray, servitor of said Patrick Smyth, Robert Neilson
and James Mansone, servitors of the notary, David Heart, of St. Andrews diocese.
[2666, Box 68.
2236. 27th February 1638.] Instrument of Sasinc following on a precept (directed
to William Gordoun in Little Kingussie, as bailie) in the charter, dated 19th December
1637, No. 2229 supra, by George, Marquis of Huntly, with consent of Dame Anna
Campbell, his spouse, George, Lord Gordoun, their son, and of John Gordoun of Buckie,
for his interest, for infefting John Gordon of Hiltoun in the lands of Easter, Middle,
and Wester Reates, extending to three davach lands, in the lordship of Badenoch and
shire of Inverness. Witnesses to charter, Robert Gordoun of Mayne, George Gordoun,
chamberlain of Huntly, and James Anderson, writer. Sasine given 27th February
1638, to George Gordoun, servitor to John Gordoun of Buckie, as attorney for grantee,
and recorded in the register of Chanonrie of Ross 21st March 1638. Witnesses, Alex-
ander Gordoun in Reate, William Gordoun there, Findlay M'Lemis Y" Kindlay in
Wester Reate, James Gordoun in Kingussie, and James Wischart in ^lid Raitt. AVilliam
Gordoun, of Aberdeen diocese, notary public. [231, Box 8.
2237. 30th March 1638.] Sasine following upon the precept. No. 2151 supi-a, in
favour of J.vmes C.UIPBELL of Aberuchil, in the lands of Dalrinoch and others. Sasine
given by Patrick ]\I'Muir at the mill of Dalcroy, 30th March, and recorded at Perth
6th April, 1638. Witnesses, Patrick Comrie in Aberuchill, John M'Kioll in Blair-
quhorrie, John Campbell in Dundorne, and others. Mr. John Drummond, of Dunblane
diocese, notary. [866, Box 24.
2238. 10th June 1638.] Charter by King Charles the First, in consideration of a
wadset made of the lands and barony of Coldingham [date blank] to Francis Stewart,
son of John Stewart of Coldingham, and for other reasons, of new erecting the town
of Coldingham into a free burgh of barony, with the usual privileges. Greenwich,
10th June 1638. Regislmm Magni Sigilli, vol. ix. No. 815. [1138, Box 30.
2239. 20th June 1638.] Extract Retour of Service made before Thomas Nevein
of Monkredding, bailie-depute of the regality, and jurors, of HuGH [MONTGOaiERlE],
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now Viscount of Aiids, as son and heir of his late father, Hugh, Viscount of Airds, in
the lands of Bogluall, Xetheihill of Beith, Bigholme, Over Bogside, and Fulwodheid, as
described in charter of 22nd August 1559, Xo. 704 "iq'iv. ; and in the four-merk land
of Merschelland [occupied and bounded as descriljed in charter of date 1 0th Novemljer
1558, No. 691 supu, to the great-grandfather of the viscount] — all lying in the parish
of Beith, regality of Kilwynning, bailiary of Cunynghame, and sheriffdom of Ayr : which
lands, formerly held of the commendator of Kihvynning, afterwards of the Earl of
Eglinton, as lord of the temporalities, are now held of the king in chief, in feu-farm,
for the sums named in the charters cited ; and the said lands have been in the hands of
the king for two years in non-entry since the death of the late Hugh, Viscount of Airds,
in August 1636. Dated at the Tolbooth of the town of Kilwynning, 20th June 1638.
[191, Box 7.
2240. 16th July 1638.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept (directed to
Thomas Halielmrtounc, now of Bemersyd, as bailie) in a charter, dated at Holyroodhouse,
11th July 1638, by Thomas, Earl of Haddington, in favour of his servitor, Jame.s
Lythgow, of two husband-lands lying on the east side of the town of Reidpeth, with
houses, etc., in the territory of Reidpeth, lordship of Melrose and sheriffdom of Berwick.
Witnesses to charter, Sir Patrick Hamilton of Little Prestoun, knight, Mr. George
AVinrahame of Libertoun, Da\'id M'Cullo of Guidtreis, and ^Ir. Adam Hepburn of
Humbie. Sasine given 16th July, and recorded in the general register 19th xVugust,
1638. Witnesses, John Fisher in Drygrange, John Rodger, portioner of Reidpeth,
Alexander Ste^nnstoune, servitor of Isabella Andersoun, relict of Alexander Andersoun,
portioner there, and George Ker, servitor of grantee. Notary, William Wallace, of St.
Andrews diocese. [3154, Box 82.
2241. 31st July 1638.] Instrument narrating the resignation by John Shaw of
Greinok, in the hands of the lords of exchequer, of the whole lands and barony of
Greinock, comprehending Wester Greinockshaw, with the old castle-stead, and the
manor-place newly built, with the mill thereof, and the whole land within the ebbing
and flowing of the sea, opposite the lands of Wester (Greinok, an aninialrent of 50s.
from the lands of Johnstone, the lands of DrummuUing and Spango Cunynghame, with
woods, except a 3s. 4d. land of old owned by John Ewing [as in No. 810 siqua],
together with the burgh of barony of Greinok — all lying in the shire of Renfrew, in
favour of the said .John Shaw, in liferent, and John Shaw, his eldest son, and his
lawful heirs-male. Dated at Edinburgh, 31st July 1638. AVitnesses, James Stratoun,
W.S., and John Mewdie, W.S., Laurence Abernethy, servitor of Mr. Francis Hay, W.S.,
and Thomas Ros, ser^ntor of Mr. Adam Hepburn, solicitor of H.M. taxations. Thomas
Darling, clerk, of Glasgow diocese, notary. [183, Box 7.
2242. 3Ist July 1638.] Instrument narrating the resignation in the hands of the
birds of exchequer by Samuel Lauder, portioner of Coldingham, and Margaret Anclro,
his wife [cf. No. 2203 siipro], of two husbaiul-Iands and two cot-lands in Sketbibunie
and Rickilsyde respectively, in Coldingham, Berwickshire, formerly occupied by
Alexander Home, as in No. 1474 supra, in favoiu- of William Home and Jean Lindsay,
his spouse. Edinburgh, 31st .July 1638. Witnesses, James Straitoun and John Mudy,
W.S., and others. Thomas Darling, of Glasgow diocese, notjirj' public. [806, Box 23.
2243. 31st August 1638.] Precept fnjm the Chancery of King Charles the First,
directed to the Ijailie of the regality of Kilwinning, for infefting HVGII, now Viscoi'NT
532 CALENDAR OF [1638
OF AlRDs, iis nearest and lawful heir of his father, the late Hugh, \'iscount of Airds,
in the lands of Boghall and others, as in No. 704 supra, and Mcrschelland, as in No.
691 sitjmi, of date 10th November 1558 (of old occupied by the late John Montgomerie
of Braidstane, great-gi-andfather of the said Hugh, now ^■iscount of Airds), taking
security for £300, 6s. 8d. feu-farm of the whole lands while in the king's hands for two
years past. Dated at Edinburgh, 31st August 1638. [3038, Box 80.
2244. 6th October 1G3S.] Instrument of Sasine following upon a precept of dare
avulal (dated at Irvine, 7th November 1636) by Alexander, Earl of Eglintoun, for
infefting Hugh, now Viscount of Aikds, as nearest and lawful heir of hi.s father, the
late Hugh, Viscount of Airds, in the twelve-merk lands of Braidstane, with mill, etc.,
in the parish of Beith, bailiary of Kyle .Stewart, liy annexation, and shire of Ayr: To
be held in fee and heritage for suits at head courts at Greenhill in the lordship of
Giflfen, ward and relief, etc. Witnesses to precept, Thomas Nevin of Monkridding,
William Dunlop, younger, of Craig, Hubert IJroun, common clerk of Irvine, and Tlmmus
Crawfurd, his servitor. Sasine given by the said Thomas Ne^in, as bailie, on Cth
October, and recorded at Irvine on 11th Novemlier, 1638. Witnesses, John Wilsoun
in Braidstane, Archibald Dunlop there, John Ker in Dockray, and Archibald Ncvein,
servitor of Thomas. Notary, Eobert Broun, clerk of the regality of Kilwinning. [3039,
Box 80.
2245. 6th October 1638.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept from
chancery (dated at lylinburgh, 31st August 1G38), for infefting Hucir, now Viscount
OF Airds, as heir of his late father, Hugh [Montgomerie], Viscount of Airds, in the
lands of Boghall, Netherhill in Beith, Bigholm, Bogside, and Fulwodhead, as described
in No. 704 siqn'a, of date 22nd August 1559, and in the lands of Mershelland, as in No.
691 supra, of date 10th November 1558, possessed of old by the late John Montgomerie
of Braidstane, great-grandfather of Hugh, now Viscount of Airds — all lying in the parish
of Beith, regality of Kilwinning and sheriffdom of Ayr. Sasine given by Thomas
Neveine of Monkridding, bailie-depute of the regality, to Hugh Lyell in Mershelland,
acting for grantee, on 6th October, and recorded at Irvine 11th November, 1638.
AVitnesses as in preceding writ. [2616, Box 67.
2246. 16th November 1638.] Letters of Renunciation \)y Patrick Sehaw of Kelso-
land, in consideration of a .sum of 2000 merks, renouncing his rights over the twelve-
merk land of Braidstane, as in No. 156 itu2)ra, in the barony of Giffen, bailiary of Kyle
Stewart, and shire of Ayr, and the four-merk land of Merschelland, as in No. 691 supi-a,
in the regality of Kih^dnning, bailiary of Cunningham, and shire foresaid, mortgaged to
him under a contract, dated tth May 1617, between the granter, then designed lawful
son of the late John Schaw of Grenok, and the late Hew, Viscount Montgomerie of
Airds, then designed Sir Hew Montgomerie of Braidstane, knight, with consent of his
wife, the late Elizabeth Schaw. Kenunciation granted in favour of Hew, VlscuUNT
Montgomerie of Airds, son of the late Viscount Hew, and dated at Irvine, 16th
November 1638. Witnesses, Thomas Neveine of Monkridding, James Hay of Tour-
lands, Mr. William Lindsay, minister at Dreghorn, Mr. James Blair, minister at Port-
Montgomerie, and Robert Broun, bailie-clerk of Cunyngham, writer of deed. [2178,
Box 55.
2247. c. 1638.] Charter, undated and unsigned, by John [Spottiswood], arch-
bishop of St. Andrews, confirming to Thomas Dalsiahoy the grant of lands by the
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late Lord Borthwick [No. 1840 siq>m]. Xo date. Chartei" written by Mr. James
Cheyne, servitor of Robert Pringill, "W.S. [216, Box 7.
2248. 3rd December 1638.] Summons in the name of Sir John Dalmahoy of that
Ilk, sheriff-priiiciijal of the sheriffdom of Edinburgh, on a complaint by John Hilstoun
and Patrik Trotar, merchants, burgesses of Edinljurgh, now masters of the ' Hospital!
foundit at Leithwynd fit besyd the Trinitie Colledge,' narrating a contract, dated 17th
April 1635, between the provost, bailies, etc., of Edinburgh, and Charles Hamilton,
merchant, and Thomas Quhyt, armourer, then masters of said hospital, on the one part,
and William Greinlay, mealmaker in Leith, on the other part, leasing to the said
William a 'tenement of land, bak and foir, under and above, called Cotfeildis ludgeing,
with the yaird of the same and the barne and barne-yaird thereof lyand in the said
toun of Leith, on the south syd of the water thereof ; and all and haill these threttie
four aikers, ane rud, twontie-sevin fallis, and tua ellis of arabill land of the hmdis of
Cotfeild ; and siclyke all and haill these aucht aikeris and half ane aiker of land of the
same landis, callit the Philliesyd and Cuninghowes, with the Filliesyd bank and Cantis-
myliie, being grase and extending to ten aikeris of land or thereby, as the samyn war
than possest be the said William him selff, lyand within the baronie of Kestalrig and
shereftdome of Edinburgh,' for the space of eleven years from Whitsunday 1635, at a
rental of 100 merks money, and sixteen bolls of 'gud and sufficient bear sick as grows
on the .saidis landis, all prickniot, for the ferme ' of each five acres of the thirty-four
acres, etc., with 20s. as price of a capon and a load of coals for each acre, etc. ; also
twenty-four bolls bear for the ferme of the eight acres above named. Further, the said
William assigned his right in the lease to Thomas Brown, younger, locksmith in Edin-
burgh, who became debtor for the crop and year 1637 ; but both William and Thomas,
though obliged by the lease and in possession of the lands, refuse payment of the rental.
They are therefore charged to pay for the year 1638. Summons dated at Edinburgh,
3rd December 1638. Messenger's execution endorsed, of same date. [3263, Box 86.
2249. 8th December 1638.] Charter by James, [third] Marquis of Hamilton,
confirming and narrating the charter of 18th January 1634, No. 2136 sujua, of Carnbrue
to William Baillie. At Hamilton, 8th December 1638. Sir- John Hamilton of
Orbiston, justice-clerk, Bartholomew iJobcrton, writer in Hamilton, and John Roberton,
his son, Patrick Hamilton, merchant in Hamilton, with others, witnesses. [2242, Box 57.
2250. 15th December 1638.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a
charter (dated at Glasgow, 30th November 1638) by James, Earl of Home, in favour
of Mr. Alexander Belsches of Tofts, advocate, of the six-merk lands in Mersington,
commonly called Plewlands, in the sheriffdom of Berwick. Witnesses to charter, Mr.
Henry Home, the grantor's uncle, and George Guthrie, servant of grantee. Sasine
given by John Home in Whiteside, bailie, 15th December 1638, and recorded in the
general register 11th January 1639. Witnesses, the said George Guthrie and Peter
Cranstoun, servants of grantee, David Tailleor in Pittilseuche, James Hilsoun there,
and David Frissell in Plewlands. Notary, Bartholomew Sampson, of St. Andrews
diocese. [2719, Box 70.
2251. 2nd .January 1639.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept of cloiv
conshit, dated at Hamilton, 17th August 1636, by James, Marquis of Hamilton,
superior, for infefting Ao.VM of Qi'hytefi'RPE [Whiteford] of that Ilk, as heir of his
grandfather, the late Adam Whiteford of that Ilk, in the mill of Clyde, as described in
534 CALENDAR OF [1639
No. 1109 siqyiv, in the sheriftdom of Lanark. .Sa.siiic given by JMr. John Whiteford, eldest
son of Mr. Walter Whiteford, formerly parson of Moflat, as bailie, on 2nd January, and
recorded at Lanark 22nd January, 1639. Witnesses to sasine, George Buchanan,
parson of Moffat, .Lames AMiiteford, natural son of the late John Whiteford of that Ilk,
John M'liiteford, senior, in Miltown mill, John Whiteford, junior, his son there, and
David Whiteford in Meirsyklieid. Witnesses to precept (written by Eobert Hamilton,
servitor of William Lowdoun, writer in Hamilton, the granter's servitor), Sir John
Hamilton of Barganie, Sir James Hamilton of Browmehill, knight baronet, and Sir
James Maxwell of Calderwood, knight baronet. Notary, Gedion Weir, of Glasgow
diocese. [2415, Bo.x; 62.
2252. Sth January 1639.] Charter by William, Earl of Glencairn, in terms of a
contract of this date, between him on one part, and Sir William Mwir, elder, of
Kowallan, knight, for himself and his daughters Mary and Jean Mwir, on the other
part, granting to the said Siu William and, in case of his death before redemption, to
the said Mary, and failing her, to the said Je.a.n Muir, her heirs and assignees, the ten-
mcrk land of Lambrochtovui, a part of the grantor's barony of Kilmaurs, in the parisli
and barony of Kilmaurs, bailiary of Cunningham, and sherifldom of Ayr : To Ije held
blench of the granter. With precept of sasine directed to James Conyngham of
Aikit. Written by William Weymes, servitor of George Huchesoun of Lambhill, and
dated at Kilmaurs, t*th January 1639. Witnesses, Mr. William Cochrane of Cowdoun,
Patrick Fleming, j'ounger of Barochan, James Conyngham of Aikit, Edward Fcrgu-
soune, the earl's servant, and Adam Sympsone, notary. [3092, Bo.x 81.
2253. LJtli January 1639.] Letter by King Charles the First accepting Samuel
Vaitch in Edinburgh as attorney for Bautholojiew Someuvell of Sauchtonhall.
Edinburgh, 15th January 1639. [799, Box 22.
2254. 19th January IG.i'J.] Precept from the Chancery of King Charles the
First for infefting John Ma.wvell of Kirkcoimell, retourcd eldest son and heir of the
late Heibert Ma.xwcll, in the lands of Kirkcoimell and others particularl}' described,
including Little Aird, formerly occupied Ijy the late William Maxwell in Little Aird,
tenant of the same, and part of the lands and abbacy of New-abbay iili(i:i Sweithart, in
the parish of Lochkindilloche and stewartry of Kirkcudbright ; the lands having been
in the king's hands for the space of one year. Taking security for £61, 10s. Scots,
feu-farm and augmentation of Kirkcoimell extending yearly to £41, and £82 for
duplication ; also for £3, 7s. feu-farm, etc., for Litill Aird, and the four acres of church
land called Kirklandcroft, extending yearly to 44s. 8d. and £4, 9s. 4d. duplication.
Dated at Edinburgh, 19th January 1G39. [245, Box 8.
2255. 1st February 1639.] Letter of Reversion by Allan of I)unlop, late provost
of the l)Ui-gh of L'viue, and Barbara Montgomery, his spouse, in favour of Hew,
Viscount Montgomery of Airds, over the lands of Boghall and other lands named, as
in No. 2239 stqmt, in the parish of Beith, Ayrshire. At Irvine, 1st February 1639.
Witnesses, Thomas Nevin of Monkridding, and Eobert Broun, town-clerk of Inine,
writer of deed. Recorded 1st March 1639. [1060, Box 29.
2256. 4th March 1639.] Charter by John Braid, portioner of Auchtermuchty,
with consent of Agnes Thomson, his spouse, alienating to George Duncan, son and
heir-apparent of John Duncan, portioner there, and to Helen Syme, his spouse, the
1G39] THE LAIXG CHARTERS 535
three-thirds of one-sixteenth or pound hind of the Bondhalf of Auchtermuchty,
acquired from Margaret Layng and Alexander Giddell, her husband, as in No. 1912
supra, with teindsheaves : To be held from the granter of the king and his successors
for two bolls wheat, one boll, two firlots of bear, one boll, one firlot, two pecks oatmeal,
two poultry, and 10s. lOd. money, in name of feu-farm, with duplicand at entry
of heirs. Dated at Auchtermuchty, 4th March 1639. Witnesses, Kichard Maxwell,
Henry Syme, and James Smyth, portioners of Auchtermuchty, George Paterson, Inirgess
of Falkland, James Braid in Kilquhis, and Thomas Bell, officer in Auchtermuchtie. John
Litiljohn and Alexander Mershell, notaries, sign for granters. [1087, Box 29.
2257. 5th March 1639.] Charter by King Charles the First confirming a charter
of feu-farm granted by Patrick, Archbishop of Glasgow, to JoHX Whitefuiud in
Maybole of the 50s. lands of Bishopland in the earldom of Carrick [Ayrshire]. See
No. 2188 supra. Edinburgh, 5th March 1G39. Not in BegiMer. [3910, Box 76.
2258. 9th March 1639.] Charter by James, Earl of Home, in fulfilment of a
contract (dated at Edinburgh, 26th and 27th December 1638) between himself and
Alexander Home of Ilalyburton, as his cautioner, on the one part, and Mr. Egbert
Craig, advocate, on the other part, granting and alienating to the said Mr. Robert the
lands of Lambden, with mill, mill lands, etc., in the parish of Greenlaw and shire of
Berwick, occupied by Robert Johnstoun, "William Achesone, Broun, James Home,
Cairncroce, his wife, as tenants. Written liy James Peirson, servitor of Hugh
Tod, W.S., and signed at Edinburgh, 9th March 1639. Alexander Home of Haly-
burtoun, Mr. Alexander Belsches of Tofts, advocate, Mr. Henry Home, Hew Tod, and
James Peirson, witnesses. [3099, Box 81.
2259. 9th March 1639.] Duplicate of the preceding charter by James, Earl of
Home, alienating to Mr. Robert CR.A.it; the lands of Lambden as narrated, Edinburgh,
9th March 1639. Same witnesses as above. [1194, Box 32.
2260. 13th April 1639.] Instrument narrating that Alexander Makcartnay,
servant of the notary, as procurator for Jean Somervell, only daughter and heir of the
late Samuel Somervell, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh, with consent of John Broun,
merchant, burgess there, her husband, resigned into the hands of Thomas Chairterres,
one of the bailies of said burgh, that tenement fully described of dates Sth April
1615 and 2nd August 1615, Nos. 1724 and 1733 S!y>ra, in favour of David Murray,
younger, merchant, and Sara Thojisoun, his spouse, their heirs, etc., who duly re-
ceived sasine on 13th April 1639. Witnesses, John Halyburnetoun, William Schaw,
merchants, James Halyburnetoun, writer, John Johnstoun, Robert Notmau, Alexander
Wood, William Tod, and Da^-id Fairholme, Serjeants of said burgh. Mr. Alexander
Guthrie, common clerk. [3021, Box 79.
2261. 24th May 1639.] Charter by Patrick Livingston of Balrowny, granting,
under reservation of his own liferent, to his youngest son, Allan Livixgstone, his
heirs, etc., the lands of Muretoun, as described in charter of 26th Maj' 1629, No. 2034
supra: To be held of the superior for the same feu-duty. At Balrowny, 24th May
1639. Witnesses, John Lyndesay, notary, Patrick Lyndesay, son of John Lyndesay,
"citizen of Brechin. [1754, Box 45.
2262. 25th June 1639.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept (directed to
536 CALENDAR OF [1639
James Marchell in Quhitchester, as bailie) in a charter, dated at Duns, 15th June 1639,
by Archibald Douglas of Quhitchester, in favour of his wife, jNIakgaret Moresox, in
liferent, and Archibald Douglas, their eldest son, in fee, of the whole lands of
"\Miitchester, lying in the county of Berwick ; reserving a liferent to the granter.
Witnesses to charter, Sir James Monypenny of Pitmillic, knight, William Borthuick of
Chosters, and John Dewar, younger, notary in Duns. Sasinc given 25th June 1039,
to John Hall at the mill of Quhitchester, acting for grantees. "Witnesses, Alexander
Young in Quhitchester, Adam Marchell, son of said James, and John Skowgall,
residing at Ellemfurd. Notary, John Dewar, elder, formerly of St. Andrews, now of
Edinburgh diocese. [2941, Box 77.
2263. 20th July 1639.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept, dated at
luverugie, 28th November 1638, by "William, Earl Marischall, etc., in favour of
Captain Henry Barclay, brother-german of John Barclay of Johnstoun, and
^Margaret Straton, his spouse, of the towns and lands of Over and Nether TuUochs,
in the barony of Garvok and shire of Kincardine ; reserving from this charter the
marsh called Quheatwatter, where peats are cut, and also the right of passage, but
giving power to cut peats where the tenants of the lands did so. Sasinc given 20th
July, and recorded in the general register 10th August, 1639. "Witnesses, William
Middeltoun in Dava, Charles, Edward, and John Eavin in Tulloch, and George Austeane
in Kavinschaw. James Barclay, notary public. [250, Box 8.
2264. 20th September 1639.] Charter by IJobert, Lord Boyd, with consent of
his curators, for fulfilling a matrimonial contract, dated 10th September 1639, between
him and his curators, on one side, and John, Earl of ^^'igtown, with John, Lord
Fleming, his eldest son, and L.vdy Anna Flejiing, the earl's second surviving daughter,
on the other side, granting to the said Lady Anna Fleming, his future spouse, in life-
rent, the lands of his barony of Grugar, extending to a £33 land in the bailiary of
Cunningham ; the barony of Kilbride, in the parish of Kilbride ; also the lands called
the ' Deine maynes ' of Kilmarnok, and Holmes of Kilmarnok, in the parish and baronj-
of Kilmarnok, all in the sheriflclom of Ayr ; reserving in each case the liferent rights of
Dame Christian Hamilton, Lady Boyd : To be held blench of the granter for one penny
Scots. Charter written by William Henryson, servitor of Robert Pringill, AV.S., and
dated at Edinburgh, 20th September 1639. Witnesses, Eobert Kilgour, the granter's
servitor, James Hay, and Archibald Tuedy, ser\ators of Lord Hay of Tester. Signed
by the gi-anter and his curators, the Earls of Cassillis and Haddington, and Lords
Lindesay and Yestcr. [2697, Box 69.
2265. 1st November 1639.] Instrument of Sasine following on a crown precept
dated 21st September 1639, for infefting James Grant of Freuchie, as eldest son and
heir of his father. Sir John Grant of Freuchie, in the lands of Nether Kinminitie, with
tower, etc., the lands of Ivilleismoundis, Over and Nether Haughs, and others, all as
described in No. 1343 supra, in the barony of Strathylay, regality of Kinloss, and shire
of Banff. Sasine given 1st, and recorded at Banff 10th, November 1639. Witnesses,
James Hay in Dalmanye, William M'Govin, his servitor, Gilbert Barck}^ in Muldaries,
Andrew Leslie and James Mylne in Kinminaties, and Andrew Thomson in Auchindaren.
James Wynchester, notary public. [1031, Box 28.
2266. 2nd November 1639.] Charter by Ludovic, Earl of Crawford, granting to
Egbert Fletcher of Ballinscho, the lands of Craignathrow, with teindsheaves, etc., in
1639] THE LAING CHARTERS 537
the barony of Kcsteniieth, shire of Forfar : To be held from the granter, of his superiors,
for the former rents, etc., clue and wont. Precept of Sasine directed to James Piggot,
burgess of Forfar, as bailie. At Edinburgh, 2nd November 1639. Witnesses, Mr. Thomas
Nicolson, younger, advocate, Robert Lind.say, son of Mr. Patrick Lindsay of Wormiston,
Mr. Alexander Lindsay, son of Thomas Lindsay, merchant in Edinburgh, and Robert
Pringle, younger (writer of deed), son of Robert Pringle, elder, of Templehalls, AV.S.
[2291, Box 58.
2267. 6th November 1639.] Charter by Hew Montgomerie, Viscount of Airds,
alienating in favour of Allan Dunlop, merchant, burgess of Irvine, Barbara
Montgomerie, his spouse, and their heirs, etc., the lands of Boghall and others
referred to in No. 22.55 .si/pm. Dated at Dunskey, 6th November 1639. Witnesses,
Mr. James Blair, minister at Port Montgomerie, George Eglingtoun, Robert Lambdie,
the Viscount's servitors, and James Ros of Balneill. [2347, Box 60.
2268. 11th November 1639.] Notarial Instrument narrating that Robert Wallace
of Brighous, procurator for Matthew Campbell of Auchrugland and Isobel Greg, his
.spouse, and Mr. Andrew Dalrimpill, resigned in the hands of Sir Hugh Wallace of
Cragy, knight-baronet, superior, the 40s. land of old extent of Auchrugland, manor-
place, etc., with liberty of pasturage in the moor of Galstoun, occupied by the said
Matthew Campbell, William Smith, and James Ritchmount, in the parish of Galstoun,
bailiary of Kyle Stewart, and sheriffdom of Ayr, for new infeftment to be given to
John Neilson of Maxwood, in terms of a disposition dated 26th April and 6th Novem-
ber 1639. Resignation made 11th November 1639 in the church of Rickarton.
Witnesses, Mr. John Hamilton, minister of Rickarton, William Wallace of Failford,
Hew Wallace, apparent of Cragy, eldest son and apparent heir of Sir Hew, and John
Wallace, servitor to Sir Hew. Notary, William Mitchell, of Glasgow diocese. [2396,
Box 61.
2269. 1 1th November 1639.] Discharge by Allan Dunlop, late Provost of the burgh
of Irvine, and Barbara Montgomerie, his spouse, in favour of Hew [MoNTGOsrERiE],
Viscount of Airds, of the sum of 3000 merks Scots, with interest, secured over the
lands of Boghall and others, and the lands of Mershelland, as in No. 2239 sup-a,
freeing the lands to that extent, and containing clause of reversion of the same
lands affected by another mortgage of 7000 merks. Dated at Irvine, 14th November
1639. Recorded 15th November 1639 in the Register of Deeds at Irvine for Ayrshire.
[2617, Box 67.
2270. ll^th November 1639.] Charter by Hugh, Lord Fraser of Lovat, with
consent of his eldest lawful son and heir-apparent, Simon, Master of Lovat, and of his
brother, James Fraser of Braye, granting (in terms of a contract) to Alexander
Eraser, lawful son of the late Hugh Fraser of Foyar, and to Isabella Mackeinzie,
his spouse, their heirs, etc., the lands of Dounechia, extending to half a davoch of land, in
the barony of Stratherrick, lordship of Lovat, and shire of Inverness. To be held in
feu-farm for a yearly feu-duty of ten merks Scots and other dues. At Inverness, 18th
November 1639. Witnesses, inter alios, Thomas Schives of Muirtown, and Thomas, his
son. The writ is very faint. [1706, Box 44.
2271. 3rd December 1639.] Discharge and Renunciation by Mr. William Lindsay,
minister of Dreghorn, with consent of Margaret Cunningham, his spouse, in favour of
3y
538 CALENDAR OF [1640
John Schaw of Grenok, sou and heir of the late James Schaw of Grenok, of an aninial-
rent of 300 merks, secured over the twenty-nierk land of Finnart, granted on 11th
January 1591, No. 1272 supra, to the late Isobcl Schaw, the present granter's mother,
by her father, the lato John Schaw of Grenok, and the late James, his son ; with pro-
curatory for resignation. At Dreghorn, .3rd December 1639. Thomas Nevin, elder of
Monkrcdding, a witness. [1984, Box 51.
2272. 11th January 1640.] Charter by David, Lord of Cardross, son and heir of
the late Henry, Lord of Cardross, with consent of his mother. Dame Margaret Bellenden,
Lady of Cardross, acting as his tutrix, in terms of an obligation entered into on 27th
January 1637, between them (the said Dame Margaret being then factrix for the late
.Tames, Earl of Buchan, then the grantor's tutor) and Archibald, Lord Napier, of
Merchiston, selling and alienating to Lokd Napier, his heirs, etc., the whole teind-
sheaves of the lands of Watstoun, Sachanes, Ratonraw, Earne, Broiche, Dulat, Nether
and Over Lanerkis, Daldurrane, Balindnne, Anehinsall, Soj^ak, Earnccalsie, Sheriffricstoun,
Lenistoun, third part of Calzemuck, Dunivarrick, and Casmnire, Tare of Kuskie, Bal))eg,
and Boirland, in the parishes of Kilmadock, Port of Inchmahome, and Kincardine, in
the presbytery of Dunblane and shire of Perth : To be held blench of the crown.
Precept of sasine addressed to Thomas Gi'aham, lawful son of the late Thomas (4i'aham
of Duchray. At Edinburgh, lltb January 1040. Witnesses, Robert Hay atid Thomas
Robertson, the grantor's servitors, and Thomas Forman, writer in Edinburgh, ^^'illiam
Henryson, servitor of Robert Pringill, W.S., writer of deed. [2467, Box 63.
2273. 3rd February 1040.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept, dated
9th March 1639, by James, Earl of Home, in favour of Mr. Robert Craig, advocate,
his heirs and assignees, of the town and lands of Lambden, with the mill, etc., in the
parish of Greenlaw and shire of Berwick. Sasine given 3rd, and recorded in the general
register 0th, February 1040. Witnesses, Robert Cossar in Lambdenburn, Andrew
Ridpeth in I.iambden, William Taitt, miller there, and John and Adam Acheson there.
.Mr. Robert Hepburn, notary. [972, Box 27.
2274. 3rd February 1640.] Duplicate of the above Sasine to Mr. Robert Craig.
Recorded same date. [1019, Box 28.
2275. 4th March 1640.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that Andrew Balvaird,
oldest lawful son of the late .Tames Balvaird of Glentarthe [Glentarkie], appeared as
procurator for James Philp, eldest lawful son of Henry Philp of Ormistoun, — in
terms of a disposition by the said James Philp to his brother-german, Patrick Philp,
merchant and burgess of Edinburgh, of six roods and a half of land in two tenements,
the first bounded by the lands of the heirs of the late James Valleng on east, of the late
Alexander Carswell, now of John Suentoun, on west, ' viam inter vallem et stagnum ' on
north, and highway on south ; the second by the highway on the north, by the lands of
John Phil]) on east, and Roljcrt Wilson on west, and the way ' inter siluam ct hortos '
on south, as described, lying in Newburgh, in the regalitj- of Lindores and shire of Fife,
— and duly resigned these lands in favour of Patrick, who was then infeft by James
Wentoun, bailie of Newburgh, reserving James Philp's liferent in the subjects. Mr.
David Orme, minister of the burgh, is attorney for Patrick Philj). Sasine dated 4th
March 1640. No docquet of registration. Witnesses, John Philj), David Orme,
Patrick Wentoun, Patrick Peacock, and Alexander Wentoun, all burgesses of New-
burgh. Mr. David Fairfull, notary public. [564, Box 16.
1640] THE LAING CHARTERS 639
2276. -iSth March 1G40.J Instrunient of Sasiiie following on a Precept by Mr.
William Ciuiiiigham of Brouuhill, dated at Edinburgh, 25th December 1637, in favour
of Archibald, Lord Naper, of Merchiston, of an annualrent of 240 merks from the
lands of Ballindalloch, in the parish of Balfron and shire of Stirling. Sa.sine given
2.5th March, and recorded in the general register 3rd April, 1G40. "Witnesses, Duncan
Fairlie in Keirhill, Andrew Myller, miller in (rartnes, Bartholomew Myller, miller at
Blairfad, and others. John Buchanan, of Glasgow diocese, notary public. [1929,
Box 49.
2277. 30th March 1G40.] Instrument of Sasine following on the precept in the
charter. No. 2272 siqmi, of Uth January 1640, in favoiu- of Archibald, Lord Naper.
Sasine given 30th March 1640, and recorded in the general register 3rd April same
year. Witnesses, Andrew M'Glauchlane, son of Walter M'Clauchlane in Milltown of
Aberfuyle, John Stewart in Erne, William Fergusonc in Broich, and John Ferguson in
Dulet. Notaiy, Mr. William Moir, of DunlJano diocese. [24G8, Box 63.
2278. 5th April 1640.] Extract Eetour of Agnes Logan, as sister and one of the
three hcirs-portioners of her Inother, William Logan, who died in 1633, .seised in
three husbandJands as described in No. 1474 supra, held of the king for a yearly feu-
duty of 59s. Id. Dunse, 5th April 1640. [1561, Box 40.
2279. l<'?t'h April 1640.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept, dated 16th
April 1640, by Archibald Douglas of Lumsdene in favour of his wife, Margaret
MORESOUN, in liferent, of the lands of Easter Lumsdene and others named and described
in charter of 30tli August 1555, No. 634 supra, in the coimty of Berwick. Sasine
given to William Home, brother-german of John Home of Crumstane, acting for the
grantee, on 18th, and recorded 29th, April 1640. Witnesses, John Douglas, brother-
german of said Archibald, George Richardson, son of Gilbert Richardson in Coldingham,
George Kae, son of .T(jhn Kae, . . . George Watson, brother-german of . . . Watson,
messenger in Coldingham, and others in Coldingham and Eyemouth. John Dewar,
elder, notary public, of St. Andrews diocese. [1719, Box 44.
2280. 18th May 1G40.] Instrument of Sasine following on a Crown precept, dated
2nd March 1640, for infefting John Brown, now of Fordell, as son and heir of his father,
the deceased John Brown of Fordell, in the lands of Craignathrow, with teindsheaves,
etc., in the barony of Restenneth and shire of Forfar, held of the king in feu-farm for
2Gs. 8d. yearly, and which have Ijeen in the king's hands for seven yeai's and one term.
Sasine given by j\lr. Archibald Pierson of Chapeltoun, sheriil-depute of Forfar, to
.James Pcirson, common clerk of Forfar, acting for grantee, on 18th, and recorded at
Dundee 25tli, May IGIO. Witnesses, David Cairncros, fiar of Bohnischannei', Mr.
Thomas Peirson, minister of Forfar, and others. Notary, William Gray, of Brechin
diocese. [1145, Box 30.
2281. loth .June 1G40.] Precept of Clare Constat by William Dick of I'.iaid,
provost, George Suittie, Stephen Boyd, James Rueheid, and John Binny, bailies of Edin-
burgh, superiors of the tow^n of Leith, directing the said Stephen Boyd to infeftCRiSTlNA
JMakcall, spouse of John Deniiistuun, merchant, burgess, Jonet Makcall, spouse of
John Ryud, merchant, burgess, and Katharine Makcall, spouse of Mr. Ninian Lowis,
first, second, and third daughters rcspectivelj' of the late David Makcall, merchant,
540 CALENDAR OF [1640
burgess of Edinburgh, as heirs of their father, in a tenement in the town of Leith, on
the south side of the water of the same, in the barony of Kestalrig, bounded by the
tenement and yard or garden of the hitc Jolui Lawson on south, tlie lands of St. Anthony
and of Sir Tiiomas Mugy, chaplain of the college of St. Salvator, St. Andrews, on west,
and otherwise as described ; further, directing that after the said Cristina, Jonet, and
Katharine are infeft, their resignation of the said tenement is to be received in favour
of Cristina Makcall and her son, David Dexxistoun, in terms of a contract of division
between the said Cristina, her husband, and their three children, David, Alexander, and
Jonet Dennistoun, Janet Makcall and her spouse, and David Eynd, their eldest son,
and Katharine and her husband — dated at Edinburgh and Craighall, 4th and 10th
February 1G40: the said Cristina to be then infeft in liferent, and her son in fee, of
said tenement. Eeddendo, forty pence Scots yearly of feu-farm, with one ' dietam ' or
day's work in autumn, and suits at the granters' courts at Leith, with services due and
wont ; provided alway.s that the said Cristina and David Dennistoun shall not make
meal [malt], nor sell l)eer, wine, or any kind of drink in small quantities, nor shall they
exercise the trade of ostler or brewer in the said tenement, without permission of the
granters. Dated and signed by the provost and bailies at Edinburgh, 10th June 1610.
[781, Box 22.
2282. 13th July IGIO.] Charter by James, Earl of Home, etc., in terms of his
marriage contract, between him and "William [Douglas], Earl of Morton, and his
daughter, Jean Douglas, now Countess of Home, granting to the said Jean, his spouse,
in liferent, the lands and baronies of Dunglas, Auldcambus, and Fastcastle in Berwick-
shire, and Thornton in . At Hirsell, 13th July 1610. Mr. Henry Home, the
granter's uncle, and others, witnesses. [1728, Box 45.
2283. 10th September 1640.] Contract between Patrick Livixgstoxe, younger,
fiar of Balrowny, for himself, and AxxAS Symmer, his wife, and she for her rights, on
one part, and D.wiu Livixgstoxe, brothcr-german to the .said Patrick, on the other
part, with special consent of Patrick Livingstone, elder, of Balrowny, their father. The
elder Patrick has infeft the younger Patrick and his wife in the lands of Balrowny, etc.
[as in No. 1514 siqmi], and he has lately acquired certain lands of the baronj' of Benholnie,
Avith the tower, manor-place, etc., in the sheriflclom of Kincardine, price 02,000 merks,
which he proposes to pay in part by £40,000 due him under two obligations, which in
1638 he had assigned to his son, the said David Livingstone. The rental of Benholme
is thirty chalders yearly, while Balrowny, etc., only^ pay , and the elder Patrick
desires that the younger Patrick and his wife should resign Balrownie, Belliehill, and
six bolls yearly from Brathinch, in favour of David Livingstone, and accept and take to
themselves the lands of Benholme, reserving the elder Patrick's liferent. The elder
Patrick also desires that David should renounce in favour of his brother the two
obligations containing the £40,000 ; in terms of which the .said younger Patrick and
his wife have alienated and disponed to the said David the lands of Balrownie, etc.,
while the elder Patrick has disponed the lands of Benholme to the younger Patrick.
He also, with the said David, assigns to the younger Patrick ( 1 ) an obligation for £20,000
by the late Patrick Wood, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh, and John, Lord Sinclair,
George Bruce of Carnock, and Mr. Kobcrt Bruce, advocate, as his cautioners, dated
14th and 15th June 1638 ; and (2) an obligation for 16,000 merks by John Eynd and
John Dennistoun, merchants, burgesses of Edinburgh, dated 18th September 1639. With
other conditions. Dated at Balrowny, 10th September . Endorsed 1640. Witnesses,
1641] THE LAING CHARTERS 541
Sir Alexander Carnegy of Balnamone, kuiglit, David iiamsay, fiar of Balmane, Andrew
Lindesay at the 'auld mylne of Fern . . .,' and John Lyndesay, notary in Brechin.
[3276, Box 87.
2284. 10th September 1640.] Charter by Patrick Livingstone, elder of Balrowny,
Patrick Livingstone younger, and Anna Symmer, his wife, granting to the above-named
David Livingstone the lands of Balrowny and others as in No. 1514 sujyia, 4th June
1607 : To hold of the granter's superiors for £24 yearly, as in No. 1517 suj>ra. 10th
September 1640. Same witnesses as in preceding writ. [.3277, Box 87.
2285. 28th January 1641.] Charter by Sir George Tours of Garmilton, knight,
and Sir Alexander Tour.s, apparent of Innerleith, his eldest son and apparent heir, with
consent of their respective spouses. Dame Jean Ker and Dame Jean Wemyss; also with
consent of Robert [Ker], Earl of Koxburgh, .John, Earl of Wemyss, Sir Patrick Hepburn
of Wauchton, knight, and Mr. William Bennet, rector of Ancnim, alienating to Thom.\s
MuDiE, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh, those seven acres of the aiable lands of Coittis
called Langlands, formerly occupied by the late John Purdie, baker and l)urgess of
Edinburgh, now by , lying between the lands of the late Clement Kincaid, portioner
of Coittis, on the south and north, the ' Corsburne ' on west, and the common way on
east, as principal ; also those nine acres of the lands of Coittis, of which five are called
the 'Buchtsteidis,' and formerly occupied by the late John Kincaid of AVarriston, and
Wr. Robert Glen, Ipng between the lands of the late James Kincaid, portioner of Coittis,
afterwards belonging to Alexander Scott, burgess of said burgh, on the east, the lands
of the said Clement on west, the common way on south, and the ' Brais ' leading to
the water of Leith on the north, and the remaining four acres called ' Gallowdylds,'
formerly occupied by the late John Burne and John Purdie, lying and bounded
precisely as the above five acres, in the regality and bai'ony of Bruchtoun and sheriffdom
of Edinljurgh, in special warrandice of the first seven acres : To be held from the
granters, of Mr. John Byires of Coittis, and his heirs, superiors of the lands, rendering
two pennies yearly in name of blench. Dated at the Canongate, Edinburgh, 28th
January, .Srd and 6th February, 1641. Witnesses, David, Lord Elcho, John Mudie, W.S.,
Edinlnu'gh, John Hamilton, his servitor («Titer of deed), and Laurence Abernethie,
servitor of Mr. Francis Hay, W.S. Endorsed is a ratification by Sir John Bnres of
Coittis, knight, in favour of Thomas Mudie. At the Coittis [Coates], 1.3th August 1642,
Walter Thaine, son to John Thaine of Auchmoir, and .John Shand, servitor to Mr. John
Rollok, advocate. Cf. also Nos. 1983 stqyra and 2407 in/ra. [1678, Box 43.
2286. 1 1th February 1641.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding on the above charter.
Sasine given by Robert Lockhart, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh, as bailie, 11th
February, and recorded 23rd March, 1641, in the particular register. Witnesses,
Francis Galloway, servitor of Thomas Mudie, John Wood in Dairy, and James Selkrig,
his servitor, Michael Hunter, son of the late Michael Hunter, merchant, burgess in
Edinburgh. John Mudie, of St. Andrews diocese, notary public. [1525, Box 39.
2287. 24th February 1641.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding on a precept
(directed to Jasper Home, servant of George Preston, as bailie) in a charter, dated
9th July 1640, by David Prestoun of Craigmillar, for iufefting his eldest son, George
Prestoun, and Je.\n Gibson, his spouse, and their heirs, in that piece of land or rock
let to David Prestoun by Thomas (now Sir Thomas) Thomsone of Dudingston, knight,
542 CALENDAR OF [1641
lis in charter No. 2076 nupni, and tlic six saltpans, with houses, built by David
Prestoun, lying within the bounds of Easter Dudiiigston, near the sea. Witnesses
to precept, James Gibson, advocate, AValter Cant, merchant, bui-gess of Edinburgh,
and James Nisljet, servitor of granter. Sasine given on the ground by presenting
the 'schellis' of the said saltpans, 24th February, and recorded 2nd April, 1641.
Witnesses to sasine, David Dryburgh and Patrick Graj', servitors of David Preston.
Mr. Robert Gilmour, of Edinburgh diocese, notary. [406, Box 12.
2288. 1641.] Notarial Instrument [mutilated and almost illegible] narrat-
ing that William Fullertonii of Corsbie, by his procurator, resigned into the hands of
Sir William Cunynghamo of Caprintoun, superior, the twelve acres of kirk lands or
vicarage glebe of Dundonald, lying between the lands called Persounsyd on south and
cast, the Ijuiii of . . . [cut away] on north and west, in the parish of Dundonald, bailiaiy
of Kyle Stewart, and sheriffdom of Ayr, in favour of An.ur (?) FrLLEKToUN, apparently
a son of the said William. Date illegible. 1641. [2304, Box 58.
2289. 14th March 1641.] Instrument of Sasine following on a royal precept,
dated 2.5th [December] 1640, for infcfting Agnks Logan, as heir rctoured to her
brother, the late William Logan, in certain husband-lands, as described in No. 1474
sujmi, in the territory of Coldinghani, Berwickshire. Sasine given 14th March, by
George Auchinleck, senior, of Cumledge, as l)ailie, to Patrick A\'ardlaw in Muieburn,
attorney for the said Agnes, and recorded in the general register 8th April 1641.
Witnesses, Alexander Home of Hundwood, John Purves, officer in Dunce, Richard
Gairnis, ' milite,' and James Craig, sci'vitor of George Auchinleck. Mr. Robert
Hepburn, notary public. [14.38, Box 37.
2290. 14tli March 1641.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precci)t, dated
25th December 1640, by King Charles the First, for infefting Alison Logan, as one
of three heirs-portioners of her brother, A\'illiam Logan, in one-third of the lands
referred to in preceding writ. Sasine given 14th March 1641, and recorded in the
general register 8th April same j'ear. Same bailie, attorney, witnesses, and notary as
in writ. [1562, Box 40.
2291. 14th March 1641.] Similar Sasine in favour of Barbara Logan, the third
sister and heir-portioner of William Logan, in her third of same lands. Dated and
registered as above. [1563, Box 40.
2292. 1st July 1641.] Extract Retour of Lady MAiMiAHET Home, Countess of
Moray, spouse of James, Earl of Moray, as one of the two lawful and nearest heirs of
her brother, the deceased James, Earl of Home, etc., in the lands of Nenthoriie, with
the mill, etc., valued at £17, 6s. 8d., in the bailiary of Lauderdale and sheriffdom of
Berwick. Edinburgh, 1st July 1641. [516, Box 15.
2293. August 1641.] Indenture between .lames [Murray, second] Earl of
Annandalc, governor of the county of Donegal, on one part, and MuNGO Murray of
Westminster, Middlesex, one of his Majesty's cup-bearer.s-in-ordinary, on the other part,
by which the Earl grants to the .said Mungo and his heirs a portion of land called
Bonneglen, or Dromachquhen, with fishings, as described, in the county of Donegal,
1G41] THE LAIN G CHARTERS 543
Ireland, rcservang certain rights to the Bishop of liaphoe [John Lesly]. Dated
August 1G41. [G6t, Box 20.
2294. 25th August 1G41.] Extract General Eetour of Thomas Cuaio, as nearest
and huvful heir of his father, Mr. Robert C'l'aig, deceased [cf. No. 2273 suj/m],
Edinburgh, 25th August 1041. [973, Box 27.
2295. 1st November 1641.] Charter by King Charles the First coniirmiug to
Mr. Williaji Hay, one of the clerks of council, and lawful son of the late Sir John
Hay of Landis, knight, clerk register, the lands of Landis, Colingath, and others,
formerly named in Nos. 523, 1643, and 2014 supvn, fishings and houses, etc., as specified ;
with the right of superiority over these and over Lochloy [or Clochloy] and Kinharvie.
Reddendo, one penny Ijleneh. Holyrood, 1st November 1641. [1171, Box 31.
2296. 4th November 1641.] Precept of Clare Constat by William, Earl of Morton,
in favour of Patrick Urquhart, as elder lirother and heir of his brothei-, James
Urquhart, junior, second son of the late James Urquhart in Dalkeith and his spouse,
the late Mariota Darling, in those husband-lands in the l)iu'gh of Dalkeith, bounded as
described in charter of 25th September 1627, No. 2001 sxipra. At Canongate, 4th
November 1641. [1686, Box 43.
2297. 13th November 1641.] Precept of Clare Constat by Sir Archibald Stewart
of Castlemilk, knight, as superior, with consent of his eldest son, Archibald Stewart,
fiar of Castlemilk, directed to Thomas M'Cwne in Gowroke, for infefting David
CRA^^TURD, as nearest and lawful heir of his grandfather, the late David Crawfurd of
Cartisburn, in the 20s. lands of Auchinnarne, and the 6s. 8d. lands of Auchinfynne,
lying in the parish of Inverkip; in the lands described of date 24th June 1580 [No.
1004 supr(i\ and also in the 8s. lO^d. lands of Kelloche, with the 13s. 4d. lands
of Auchinmathe, in special warrandice of the lands of Kelloch ; also for infefting
the said David, as lawful son and heir of his father, the late Mr. Patrick Crawfui-d, in
his real right to the lands. Dated at Rutherglen, 13th November 1641. "Witnesses,
Edward Baxter, notary in Rutherglen, and David Spens (writer of deed), also notary
there. [3050, Box 80.
2298. 15th November 1641.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept by
Sir Archibald Stewart of Castelmilk, knight, in favour of D.A.VID Crawford, as
grandson and heir of the late David Crawford of CartsbMn, for infefting him in the
lands of Auchinnarne and others, descriljed in preceding writ. Precept directed to
Thomas M'Cwne in Goiu-ocke, and dated Edinburgh, 5th March 1632 [cf. No. 2102
supnC\. Witnesses, John Dunlop, advocjite, and James Keith, his servitor. See also
writ cited. Sasine given 15th November 1641, and recorded at Paisley, 16th December
same year. Witnesses, James and ^Vrchibald Sympsone, and James Lj-ndsaj-, residents
in Go^vi-ocke, and John Auldcorne, servitor of Archibald Stewart, fiar of Castelmilk.
Edward Baxter, of Glasgow diocese, notary pulilic. [2171, Box 55.
2299. 17th November 1641.] Extract Act of Parliament ratifying in favour of
Charles, Earl of Dunfermline, a decree of the Commissioners of Kirks, dated
24th January 1618, adjudging the right of presentation of the uuitetl churches of
544 CALENDAR OF [1641
Dyke and Moy to belong to Alexander, Earl of 1 )unfermline, now deceased. Edin-
burgh, 17th November 1641. [233, Box 8.
2300. 27th November 16-tl.] Retour of .Service of TiiO>[AS Fairholme, mer-
chant in Ediiil)urgh, as heir of his father, James Fairholme, meal-dealer, burgess of
Edinburgh, in that half-tenement of land, as in Xos. 1728 and 1753 siipro, belonging to
the said James and to the late George Bayne and Elizabeth Fynnesoun, his spouse,
valued at 3s. 4d. Scots yearly. Retour dated 27th November 1641 — with crown
precept attached dated 2nd November 1641. [8.56, Box 24.
2301. 12th January 1642.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept of
sasinc (directed to William Lausone, servant of Janet Lauson undervTitten, as liailie),
contained in a charter dated at Edem [dc, I. Ednani], 20th December 1641, by
Mr. Robert Ker of Rromelandis, in favoiu- of his future wife, .Tonet Falsyhk, daughter
of Dame Jonet Lawson, Lady of Ednem [Ednam], for infcfting her in liferent in the
lands of Wester Bromelands, with the meadow adjacent, bounded between the common
highway or 'loning' called the 'Pypw.all' on the east, the common highway called the
' Bromelone ' on west, the marsh called ' Lichemyre ' on south, and
on north, in the parish of Kelso and shire of Roxburgh : To be held from
the granter, of Robert, Earl of Roxburghe. Witnesses to precept, Andrew Ker of
' Masindew,' bailie of Kelso, Mr. John Home of Suainescheill, James Mitchell, servitor
of Janet Lausone, Alexander Don, clerk of Kelso, and Patrick Don, his servant.
Sasine given to George Fortoun, servant of Janet Lauson, as attorney, 12th January,
and recorded at Selkirk 20th February, 1642. Witnesses, William Broune in Ednem,
Charles Robsone there, Thomas Dodis, miller there, and William Thomesone in Brome-
landis. Alexander Don, of Dunblane diocese, notary puV>lic. [344, Box 10.
2302. 13th January 1642.] Listrument of Sasine of the half-tenement referred
to in No. 2301 aujmt, in favour of Thomas Fairholme and Rebecca Penman, his
future spouse, daughter of the late John Penman, merchant in Edinburgh, and Rebecca
Hamilton, his wife, proceeding on a resignation by the said Thomas Fairholme ; reserv-
ing a liferent to Helen Fairholm, his mother. Sasine given 13th January 1642. Wit-
nesses, George Paterson, David Mitchell, merchants, Mungo Johnstoun, AVilliam
Sommervell, and others, Serjeants of burgh. Mr. Alexander Guthre, common clerk,
notary. [857, Box 24.
2303. 8th February 1642.] Charter by King Charles the First, granting in
favour of Jajies [HA>tiLTON], Earl of Abercorn, the whole lands, barony, and burgh
of Paisley, with teinds, etc., with clauses of nomlaimts, and new erection into one
barony of Paisley ; containing lands in various counties, as particularly described. At
Windsor, 8th February 1642. [2325, Box 59.
2304. 11th February 1642.] Charter by .James, Lord Boyd, in terms of a contract
between him and Dame Anna Fleming, Lady Boyd, junior [cf. No. 2264], relict of the late
Robert, Lord Boyd, granting and alienating to her the half of the barony of Medros,
comprehending the lands of Medros, Myvottis, Blairlines, Garnegavockis, with half of the
pasture on the common of Redding used and wont, and half of the mill of Colzealar,
and of the mill lands thereof, in the parish of Monkland and sheriffdom of Cliddisdaill :
To be held blench of the granter for one penny Scots. Charter written by Thomas
Edzer, servitor of Henry Osburne, W.S., and dated at Edinburgh, 11th February 1642,
1642] THE LA INO CHARTERS 545
Witnesses, Sir David Cunningham of Kobcitland, knight, Sir William Cochrane of Cow-
doun, knight, and Alexander Cunynghame, brother-german of Sir David. [2G98, Box 69.
2305. 8th March 1642.] Charter by Patrick Urquhart, burgess of the burgh of
Canongate [No. 2296 sup-a], granting and alienating in terms of a disposition to
Mr. James Ukquhart, minister of God's Word at the church of Gallowshiels, the
husband-lands in the burgh of Dalkeith, described in charter of 2.5th September 1627,
No. 2001 siqrra, reserving to the granter and his wife, Mariot Geichan, their respective
liferents of the subjects. Dated at Canongate, 8th March 1642. Witnesses, Thomas
Paterson, tailor, burgess of Edinburgh, Mr. James Logan, clerk of the burgh of Canon-
gate, and Thomas Johnstoun, servitor of the granter. [2845, Box 74.
2306. 15th April 1642.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept from
chancery (dated 10th February 1642) for infefting Jean Lindsay, lawful daughter
of the late Sir John Lindsay, knight of the Order of the Bath, as one of two
heirs-portioners by reason of conquest of her grandfather's brother's son, the late
Colonel Henry Lindsay, in the just and equal half of the lands of Craignathrow, in the
barony of Eestennet and shire of Forfar, formerly held of the priors of Restennet, now
of the crown, foi' a reddendo of 20s. yearly feu-duty, the said lands having been in the
king's hands for three years or thereabout. Sasine given by Mr. Archibald Peirson
of Chapeltoun, sherift-depute, 15th April 1642, Alexander Strang, one of the bailies of
Forfar, acting for grantee. Registered in the particular register, 16th April same year.
Witnesses, David Ogilvy of Gleswall, James Ogilvy of Schannalie, William Heich,
burgess of Foi-far, Patrick Lindsay, servant of Robert Fletcher of Ballinscho, and others.
William Gray, notary. [2214, Box 56.
2307. 9tli May 1642.] Listrument of Sasine following upon and narrating the
charter in favour of Lord Abercorn [No. 2304 gujmi]. Sasine given by Sir William Ros
of Murieston, knight, in the orchard of the manse or monastery of Paisley, 9th May, and
recorded in the general register 24th June, 1642. Witnesses, Robert Pollock of that
Ilk, elder, Robert Sempill of Beltries, John Wallace of Ferguslie, Robert Hamilton of
Barnis, Robert Wallace and John Vaus, bailies of Paisley, Archibald Stewart, James
Alexander, James Maxwell, and Robert Fork, burgesses, and Robert Alexander, clerk
of the burgh. Notary, Peter Algeo. [2326, Box 59.
2308. 29th June 1642.] Charter by Patrick Campbell of Edinample granting to
Colin Campbell of Mochastell the lands of Easter Torrie [No. 2232 supra] : To be held
of the grantei'. Dated at Edinburgh, 29th June 1642. Witnesses, Duncan Campbell
of Lagwinchache, and Alexander, his brother, Colin Campbell of Knokhill, and others.
[821, Box 23.
2309. 2nd July 1642.] Sasine following on the preceding charter in favour of
Colin Campbell. Dated 2nd, and recorded at Stirling 29th, July 1642. Witnesses,
John Smyth in Callendar, and others. Henry Blaikwod, of Dunblane diocese, notary.
[822, Box 23.
2310. 18th July 1642.] Instrument narrating the formal resignation in the hands
of the crown by Patrick Campbell of Edinample, of the lands of Torrie Kister [No. 2308
siq/ra], in favour of CoLiN Campbell of Mochastell. Edinburgh, 18th July 1642. Hugh
Eos, notary public. [823, Box 23.
3z
546 CALENDAR OF [1642
2311. 18th July 1G42.] Crown Chcarter of the said lands, following on the pre-
ceding resignation, in favour of the said Colin Campbell. Edinburgh, 18th July 1612.
Reddendo, £8, 14s. Scots of feu-farm. [824, Box 23.
2312. 21st July 1642.] Extract from the books of the presbytery of Dalkeith,
in a question between Sir William Murrey of Neatoun, who was present for his father,
and Jeane Douglas, 'Ladie AVolmct,' as tutrix- acting for her son, James Ivlniiston,
in which the presbytery decern, first, to give one and a half foot to ' Ladie AVolmet '
before her seat to ' set upe ane furme ' to her servants to sit upon : secondly, decerns
that all the rest of the aisle of Neatoun, from the back side of Wolmet seat, shall belong
to Sir William Mukkey of Neatoun, his heirs and successors ; providing that, lest this
separation of the aisle should move Lady A\'olmct, her son, or successors, to build their
seat higher than before, the presbytery approve their Act of 1628 to the late Sir
William Murrey of Neatoun, that he should not be prejudiced ' of his sight of the minister
and liodic of the kirk ' more than any other heritor ; and to secure Sir William a convenient
passage from his seat to and from the bod}^ of the kirk, the presbytery ratify another
Act, of date 20th May 1635, directing that Patrick Edmiston, on the occasions of the
Lord's Supper or baptisms, shall open the doors of his 'seat 'to Sir William Murrey,
'his ladie, children, and honorable freinds.' At Neaton [Newton], 21st July 1642.
Extracted by Mr. Gedion Penman, clerk of presbytery. [379, Box 11.
2313. 16th August 1642.] Listrument narrating the resignation before the lords
of exchequer by Jonas Hamilton of Coltcoit, in terms of a disposition, dated 27th
December 1635, by him, with consent of his eldest son, the late John Hamilton, in
favour of Makk Hamilton of Nether-Urd, one of the ordinary macers of session, of
the 30s. 4d. land of Monthouse, and also the 10s. land of Huntlaw, in the shcrificloms
of Peebles and Roxburgh. Done in the exchequer house, IGth August 1642, Mr. John
Henderson, macer, acting for Mark Hamilton, before Mr. James Durhame of Pitkerro,
' Dictator of the rollis,' George Deanes, advocate, Mr. Patrick Broun, presenter of
signatures, Adam Keltie, a clerk of exchequer, and James Kennoway, clerk of Culross,
witnesses. Gavin Burnet, of Glasgow diocese, notary. [1330, Box 35.
2314. 6th September 1642.] Instrument of Sasine in favour of Archibald, Lord
Napier, in terms of a bond by ]\Ir. William Cunningham of Ballindalloch, dated at
Edinburgh, 10th August 1642, of an annualrent of 568 merks Scots, to be uplifted
from the lands of Ballindalloch, in the parish of Balfron and shire of Stirling. Wit-
nesses to bond, Robert Pringill, W.S., James Allane, his servitor (writer of deed), and
Thomas Foirman, writer, Edinburgh. Sasine given by William Neper of Anininir,
as bailie, 6th September, and recorded in the general register 22nd October, 1642,
Alexander Neper acting for grantee. Witnesses, Richard Cunningham, son of the
late Mr. William Cunninghame, John Myller, his ser\'itoi-, Thomas Jonstoun, servitor
of Mr. William, and James Myller in Gartnes. Notary, John Buchanan, of Glasgow
diocese. [2469, Box 63.
2315. 9th September 1642.] Letters of King Charles the First, directed to the com-
missioners of the Scottish Treasury, narrating a former gi-ant (for good service) to Mr.
Alexander Wedderburn, town-clerk of Dundee, of a tack of the customs of Dundee
for five years, and from five years to five years, and a yearly pension therefrom of £100
sterling, to lie retained from the impost on wines, during his life ; Init as the above
grant is frustrated by a tack of the customs, etc., to Sir William Dick, the king grants
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to the said Alexander Weddeiburii a pension of £100 yearly for life from the readiest
of the crown lents and casualties, etc. Given under the privy seal at Nottingham,
9th September 1642. Part of seal attached. [3223, Box 84.
2316. IGth September 1642.] Instrument of Sasine in favour of John Mitchell,
as only lawful son and heir served to his father, the late Walter Mitchell, burgess of
Dysart, in a tenement on the north side of the King's Street of Dysart, bounded by the
land.s of the late James Lumsdeane, now of David Darkie's heirs, on east, the lands of
said James, now of Cuthbert Silibald, on west, and the street on south and north ;
reserving liferent to Emilie Brown, relict of the said Walter. John Mitchell, on being
infeft, made resignation in favour of himself and IsOBELL Wilson, his spouse, their
heirs, etc. Sasine given 16th September 16'12, by Alexander Thomson, one of the
bailies of Dysart. Witnesses, William Symson of Feddinche, John Gay, William
Moresoun, James Fleming, Ijurgesses of Dysart, John Ayson and James Hay, officers.
George Lundie, of St. Andrews diocese, notary. [1908, Box 49.
2317. ^th October 1012.] E.xtract Act of the Bailie Court of the lord.ship of
Culross, held on 2.jth October 1642, by Mr. Robert Colvill of Nether Kinnedder, bailie-
depute, recording the production and registration of a mutual obligation between Sir
KoBEitT Colvill of Cleish, knight, and Thom.vs Wilson of Walkmill, the former
granting to the latter the teinds of the lands of Walkmill, and the liberty of leading his
own teinds, for a yearly payment of three Ijolls of ' running met bear,' the first payment
to be between Yule and Candlemas next. Dated and signed by both parties at Crumble,
7th October 1642. Witnesses, Mr. William Colvill, Ijrother-german of Sir Robert,
Andrew Brand in CraigHoui-, and Robert Forrctt, land clerk of Culross and notary
public. [888, Box 2-5.
2318. 27th October 1642.] Instrument of Sasine in favour of Colin Campbell of
Mochastell, narrating the charter. No. 2311, dated 18th July 1642. Sasine given 27th
October, and recorded at Stirling 8th November, 1642. Witnesses, Andrew Stewart in
Chappell of Lanrik, Alexander Gray in Torrie Wester, and others. Mr. Walter Moir,
of Dunblane diocese, notary public. [825, Box 23.
2319. 10th February 1643.] Precept of Clare Constat by James, Earl of Home,
for infefting Thojlvs Craig, as heir of the late Mr. Robert Craig, in the lands of
Lambdcn, etc., as in No. 2273 supra. Edinbm-gb, 10th February 1643. AVitnesses,
Mr. William Sim, writer, and others. [974, Box 27.
2320. 15th February 1643.] Charter by George Hume and George Gotterson,
bailies of the burgh of North Berwick, granting to Alexander Brown, stone-mason
('fabro murario ') in Ediiiliurgh, a tenement of land on the south side of said Inirgh, on
the .south side of High Street, lying between the lands of Archibald Wrycht on east,
the lands of Archibald Douglas, a piece of waste land, and the lands of Andrew Forrest
on east [dc, 1 west; cf. No. 1325 siqmi], the lands of Archibald Douglas on south, and
street on north. At North Berwick, 15th February 1643. William tJalbraith, common
clerk of the burgh, signs for George Gotterson. [1968, Box 50.
2321. 1st March 1G43.] Charter under the great seal of King Charles the First,
confirming and ratifying the charter above noted [No. 1840 siijmi], by John, Lord
Borthwick (now deceased), in favour of Thojlvs Dalmahoy, designed also as
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brothcr-german of Sir John Dalmahoy of that Ilk, of the lands of Birksneip and
Watterstoun. Edinbm-gh, 1st March 1643. [217, Box 7.
2322. 1st March 16-13.] Precept under the great seal for infefting Thomas
Dalmahoy in said lands in terms of said charter. 1st March 16-13. [218, Box 7.
2323. 18th March 1643.] Instrument of Sasine following on the preceding
precept, for infefting Thomas Dalmahoy in the lands of Birksneip and "Watterstoun.
Sasine given by Mr. William Wallace, sheritt'-depute of Edinl)uigh, to William I'ringiil
in AVatterstoun, as attorney for grantee, on 18th March 16-13, and recorded in the
particular register 15th May 1643. Witnesses, James Hog in Craigend, John Pringill
in Birksneip, John Thomson in Cribbilaw, Thomas Cruiks, servitor of William Pringill,
and James Foster, servitor of David Park, stabler in Edinburgh. James Scot, notaiy
public. [219, Box 7.
2324. 3rd May 1643.] Precept of Clurc Condat by Sir Hugh Wallace of Cragy,
knight-baronet, as superior, with consent of Hugh Wallace, his son and heir-apparent,
for infefting Mil. Alexandeh Neilson, as son and heir of the late John Neilson of
Maxwood, and of Janet Campbell, his spouse, in the lands of Auchrugland, as described
of date 11th November 1639, No. 2268 siqmi : To be held blench of the granter. Dated
at the Castle of Newton, 3rd May 1643. Witnesses, John Wallace of Hilhous, and
AV'illiam Bowman, servitors of granter, John jNIerchell, servitor of Hugh AVallace,
younger, and Kobert Baird, servitor of William r^Iitchell (writer of deed), notary and
common clerk of Ayr. [2397, Box 61.
2325. 4th May 1643.] Charter by John, Earl of Mar, and John, Lord Erskine,
his son, granting in feu-farm to John Stirling of Harbcrtshyre, his heirs, etc., the
lands of Powhouse, with manor-place, etc., lying in the barony of Cambuskcimeth and
shire of Clackmannan, which lands belonged to and were resigned by James Stirling,
fiar of Achyle : To be held for a yearly feu-duty of thirty-four merks, with poultry
and other dues, as in No. 1680.s»;)ra. Dated at Stirling, 4th May 1643. AVitnesses,
AVilliam Graham of Hiltoun, Mr. David A\'illiamson, advocate, David Moir (writcrof
deed), his servitor, and James Graham, notary public. [3114, Box 81.
2326. 11th May 1643.] Precept from the Chancery of King Charles the First,
directed to the sheriffs of Forfar, for infefting James [Sckymgeouk], Viscount of
Dudope, as nearest and la^vful heir of his father, the late John [Scrymgeour], Viscount
of Dudope, in the lands and barony of Dundie, comprehending all the lands erected into
that barony, as detailed in No. 1782 supra, of date 11th December 1617, which see;
also for infefting the said Viscount in the whole lands of Baldovan, with manor-place,
etc. ; also the lands of Strickmairtyne, comprehending the lands of Balmadounc, the lands
of Kirktoun of Strickmairtyne, lands of Hilhouss and Baldraigon, lands of Auchinharrie
and Brigend of Auchry, with mill, mill lands, and pertinents, in the barony of Kescobie,
regality of St. Andrews, and sherificlom of Forfar, which land.s of Baldovan and Strick-
mairtyne were erected into a free tenandry, to be called the tenandry of Baldovan, the
manor-place of Baldovan to be the principal messuage ; the said barony of Dundie being
held in chief of the king, and the tenandry of Baldovan, formerly held of the arch-
bishops of St. Andrews, now of the king in chief : also directing the sheritis to take
security of £82, 5s. Scots of relief of the lands and barony of Dundie ; of £44 Scots of
relief of the lands and barony of Glastrie ; of £40 Scots of relief of the lands of Hilfeild,
1643] THE LAING CHARTERS 549
South Borrlland, and Mariefeild of Iiinerkcithing, with mills ; of £& Scots of relief of
North and South Ballow; of £i: of relief of Kinguidie; £26, 13s. 4d. of relief of Plew-
lands, Oxengait of Rait, Quiltis and Cattermeline, eight-merk land of Edinkipis, and of
£20 of relief of Sonahard ; also of £8 Scots for duplication of feu-farm of the whole
lands of Baldovan and others. Given at Edinburgh, 11th jNlay 16-13. [2828, Box 74.
2327. 17th May 1643.] Instrument of Sasiiie in terms of the above precept in
favour of Jame.s, Viscount of Dudiiope. Sasine given 17th May by David Graham
of Fintrie, sheriti'-prineipal of Forfar, first at the manor-place of Dudhope for the barony
of Dundie, then at the manor-place of Baldovan, and recoided in the general register
24th June 1643. Witnesses, John Graham, apparent of Fintrie, Lieutenant^Colonel
William Bonner, Captain William Scrymgeour, brother-german of John Scrymgeour of
Kirkton, and Mr. Henry Futhie, minister at the church of Maynes. XoUiry, William
Gray, of Brechin diocese. [2829, Box 74.
2328. I'Jtli June 1643.] Instrument of Sasine following on the precept of dure
aiiislal (dated 10th February 1643, No. 2319 f:upni) by James, Earl of Home, etc., as
supei'ior, for infefting Thojlvs Cr.VIG, as heir of his father, Mr. Robert Craig, advocate,
in the lands of Lambden. Sasine given by William Achesone in Lambden, bailie,
20th April, and recorded in the general register 19th June, 1643. Witnesses, Adam
Acheson, brother of said William, Robert Acheson, his lawful son, John Jonstoun,
servant of Robert Jonstoun in Lambden, Alexander Hog in Lambden, John Henderson,
servant of William Tat, miller at Lambden mill, and John Ramsay, servant of the
notary, William Downie, of Aberdeen diocese. [2789, Box 72.
2329. 5th July 1643.] Letter of Gift under the privy seal of King Charles the First,
granting to John Douglas, macer of the Privy Council, the non-entry and other duties
of the lands of Glendonyng, Curleuch, Glencrosche, Glenshinnell, and other lands
named, in the lordship of Liddesdale and sheritt'dom of Dumfries, ^\hich belonged to the
late James Johnstoun of Westerraw, and are now in non-entry since his death in May
last ; granting also the marriage of James Johnstoun, eldest son and apparent heir of
the deceased James. Dated at Edinburgh, 5th July 1643. Privy seal att^iched, some-
what broken. [771, Box 22.
2330. 6th July 1643.] Charter by Robert [Max^vell], Earl of Nithsdale, alienating
to WiLLi.ui Maxwell of Mid-Keltoune the five-merk lands of the mylnehouse of
Keltouiie, with a croft of the land of Bilrig, within the lands of Trieve-Mains, etc.,
parish of Kelton, and stewartry of Kirkcudbright : To bo held blench. Precept of
sasine directed to Thomas Makgill in Myllhous of Keltoune. At Carlisle, 6th July
1643. Witnesses, James Maxwell of Springkell, the Earl's l)rother, James ^laxwell and
Thomas Scott, their servitors, and John Makblair of Amigill. Memorandum of sasine
indorsed 13th July 1643. Witnesses, James Aikin in Rouhouso, John ilall3-day, Robert
Feiller and Alexander M'Naught in Keltoun, and Robert M'Quhitlroche in Culquha.
[1475, Box 38.
2331. llih July 1643.] Instrument narrating that Alexander Makciiitnay [as in
No. 2260 siijmi], procurator for David Murray, senior, merchant, burgess of Julinburgh,
resigned into the hands of Archibald Syid.<erH', one of the !)ailics of Edinburgh, the
tenement referred to in that writ and the writs there cited, in favoiu- of John Taut,
tailor, burgess of said burgh, and Margaket Semimlf,, his spouse, and their heirs, who
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duly received sasine (John Kcr, merchant, biu'gcss, acting for said Margaret) on 11th
July 1G13. Witnesses, James Guthrie and Andrew Ker, skinners, Andrew Nudrie,
merchant, AVilliam Somervell, M'illiam Tod, James Graham, James Gordoun, and George
Lawrye, Serjeants. Notary, Mr. Alexander Guthrie, common clerk. [3022, Box 79.
2332. --'nd July 1643.] E.xtract Disposition and Alienation liy AVilliam C'aldcr-
wood i]i Dalkeith, conveying to Ale.v^vnder Calderwood, his eldest lawful son, horn
of Marion Sadler, his spouse, a cot-tenement on the north side of High Street, Dalkeith,
the lands of the late Alexander Gourlay on east, those of William Veitche on west, and
the North Esk on north ; also five acres of land, viz. three acres in Langside, the lands
of the late William Gledstaine's heirs on east, and of James Dick's heirs on west, and
two acres in Stane-laws, the lands of John Stevinsonc on east, and those of Ninian
Calderwood's heirs on west. Dalkeith, 22nd July 1G43. Witnesses, Roljert Calderwood
and Oliver Watson, son to Thomas Watson, Dalkeith, William Veitche in Dalkeith, and
George Oustane, officer there. Kecorded 25th July 1043. [1510, Box 39.
2333. 2Gth July 1G43.] Instrument of Sasine following upon the above charter
(ir dispositicin in favour of Ale.xander Galt)ER\V001). Sasine given with his own
hands by William Calderwood, on 26th July 1G43. liecorded in the particular register,
14th August same year. Witnesses, John Dick, flesher in Dalkeith, Thomas Wod,
tailor there, William Veitch, William Saidlar, and Alexander llopkirk, all residing there,
and George Oustiane, officer. Cuthhert Gibson, notary public. [1511, Box 39.
2334. 10th August 1643.] Transumpt made at Edinburgh, 29th February 1656,
in terms of a petition to the 'Commissioners for administration of justice to the people
in Scotland,' by John Broun in Gorgie milne, narrating, 'That for consideralile summes
of mone\^, ther being ane take of the corne milnes of Gorgie, lands and buildings thair
unto belonging, sett be the deceased James Duncan of Eatho to the deceased Johne
Broun in Gorgie milne, the supj)licant's father, during all the dayes of his said father's
lyftyme and two nyntcine yeares tbairafter, true it was that the said tak, which is
[dated 10th August 1643,] and is the principall evident of the supplicant's estate, was
by ill keeping in his pupillaritie become so tome and tender that it could not be used,
handled, and made use of in processes according as the supplicant behooved to doe
thairwith, without utter defaceing and destroying of the same, as be production thairof
was verified to the said Commissioners,' and craving that the tack or lease may be
transiimed by their clerk, and extracts made, which was ordered to be done ; which
tack set forth that at Edinljurgh, 10th August 1643, it was agreed lietween James
Duncan of liatho, heritable proprietor of the lands and mill, with consent of John
Hamilton, now dweller in the abbey of Holyroodhouse, and James Duncan, his curators,
on one part, and John Broun, younger, in Gorgie milne, on the other part, that, as the
said .John Broun and his father have been 'kyndlie tennents' and possessors of the
lands and mill to the grantor and his father 'thir many yeares bygaine,' the said
James being unwilling to remove them, leases to the said John Broun, his heirs and
assignees, the two corn-mills of Gorgie, with ' kills,' houses, etc., old and new, with the
mill lands, multures, 'meadow and Ijrayes lying up the dame syde till the march
betuixt and Sanchtounhall on the west, the snuddielands of Sauchtounhall on the north,
and the lands sumtyme occupied be Johne Colene, and perteincing tu the Laird of
Innerleith, on the east, and the lands perteineing to the Lord Napeir, sumtyme occupied
be Robert and Johne Couttis on the south, and the burnc called Gorgie burne at the
burne mouth thairof on the south-west partes, and the Dammbray, with the litle meadow
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and well butt lying betiiixt the said bnrnc mouth and the east yaird dyk of Gorgie,
niearching to the rod that passes fra the place of Gorgie to the cros, on the south ; and
siclyk all and haill ten aikers of the said James his lands of the east side of Gorgie, that
lyes and Ijounds to the litlo rod that passes fra the place to the foord of Sauchtounhall,
which rod is upon the west parte thairof, and the rod that passes fra the place to ({orgie
croee on the south, and the march betuix and John Stanehope's lands, with the milne
damme of Gorgie, on the north partes,' and now presently possessed by the said John
Broun, in the parish of St. Cuthberts, sheriil'dom of Edinlnirgh, and, by annexation, in
the shcriftdom of Renfrew ; with the parsonage and teindsheaves of the mill-lands and
ten acres — the lease to endure during the said John Broun's lifetime, and thereafter for
two nineteen years successively from the date of entiy at Whitsunday last ; and the
said John Broun binds himself and his heirs to pay to the said James Duncan 400 nierks
Scots yearly, from iMartinmas next, with twenty geese and twenty capons, to be uplifted
at the ' place of Ratho called Marjoribanks, or att Bonnytoun, besyde Leith,' at the
option of James Duncan, the geese yearly at Michaelmas, and the capons at 'Pasch,'
with 20s. tcrmly for 'damme maill,' with 'ane fed swyne,' at ' Pasch,' yearly, it being
'ane libbed gait outwith ane year old'; providing that if two terms run unpaid into
the third term, the lease shall expire. The said John also binds himself to leave the
mills 'in sufficient grinding graith,' and the houses ' wind-tight and water-tight.' Wit-
nesses to the lease. Sir Alexander Foulis of Collingtoun, knight-baronet, Thomas AVilkic,
his servitor, Harry Osburne, W.S., and James Binny, his servitor. [2711, Box 70.
2335. 164 — .] Precept of Clare Constat by George Home, portioncr of Gulane,
as superior, for infefting George Richardson, as heir of his father, the late Richard
Richardson in Gulane, in the lands referred to in the writ of date 28th December 1G35,
No. 2182 supra ; also three acres of arable land in Lucasland, three acres near Lucasland,
five roods in Lucasland, three roods there, and an acre of land in Lusielaws— all particu-
larly bounded as descrilsed in previous writs [cf . Nos. 1178 and 1179 siipr(i\ all in the lord-
ship of Dirlcton ; also a tenement in Gulane, on the south side, between the templar-lands
of the late John Forrest on the east, and the templar-lands of the late W^illiam Shaw,
called Falconer's lands, on the west, with various other lands adjoining, as particulaily
described, in Lucaslands, Murefield, and Gulane, all lying in the lordship of Dirleton and
shire of . Edinburgh. Dated at , • 164 — . Signed, 'G. Hume,' with witnesses,
but they are not described. [.3028, Box 79.
2336. 31st October 1643.] Charter by Robert Gilmour, portioner of Auchter-
muchty, alienating to his son, Jajie.s Gilmour, a toft of land in the green (' viridario')
of Auchtermuchty ; also the 'officers' land,' etc., as in No. 1441 supra, reserving the
granter's liferent and that of his spouse, Giles ISIaxwell. Dated at Auchtermuchtic,
31st October 1643. Witnesses, James Maxwell at Cross, Henry Maxwell at the mill,
James Rankene, portioner of Auchtermuchtic, William Dempstertoun and William
Thomson there. Alexander Merschell and Patrick Carswell, notaries, sign for granter.
[1088, Box 29.
2337. 17th February 1644.] Instrument of Sasine following on a charter and
precept, dated at Edinburgh,- 12th December 1643, by John, Earl of Cassillis, etc., as
superior, in favour of Sir John Ferguson of Kilkcrran, knight, of the merk land of
Daldufr and the five-merk land of Lenfayrn, or Laynfayrn, in the bailiarj' of Carrick
and shire of Ayr, which belonged to John Ferguson of Dalduflf, and were apprised from
him ; reserving right of reversion. Sasine given by Thomas M'Kerrell in Jlylntoun
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of Dalcur, on 17th February and 12th March 1644. Recorded at Irvine, 28th March
same year. Witnesses, John Kennedy in Dalmortoun, Gilbert Mure in Kilquhinzie,
and others, whose names are illegible. John Kennedy, notary. [1982, Box 51.
2338. i'th August 1G44.] Charter of Novodamus by George, Lord Gordon,
superior of the lands, in favour of Lauchlan Mackintosh of Borlum and Helena
Gordon, his spouse, on their own resignation, granting to them and their lawful heirs
the lands of Beandachter, with the mill tl\creof, with nudtures, and also the multures of
the lands of Balleidmoires, as the tenants or occupiers of the same have paid in past
years to the said mill of Beandachter — and this only until the granter or his heirs shall
build a new mill on the lands of Bealleidmoires or the lands of Owne, and no longer —
and salmon-fisheries on the river Spey, in the lordship of Badenoch and shire of
Inverness : To be held blench for one penny Scots and two suits yearly at the head
courts of Kingussie. Dated at Huntly, 7th August 1644. Witnesses, George Innes
of Cauldcoats, George Abercrombie and James Hamilton, servants of granter, and
Alexander Phyne of Achannasie. [178, Box 7.
2339. 10th August 1644.] Charter hy James [Murray, second] Earl of Annan-
dale, in terms of a contract, alienating to David M'BitAiR of Almagill the lands of
Cargen, in the parish of Troqueur and stewartry of Kirkcudbright, under reversion, also
the lands of Carruchan, the mill of Terraughty and others, described of date 2i)th
August 1644, No. 2342 infra, in the barony of Drumsleit, parish of Troqueer, etc., as
security, etc. At Falkland, 10th August 1644. Witnesses, Mr. Alexander Burnet,
advocate, and others. [1842, Box 47.
2340. 14th August 1644.] Charter by James, Earl of Moray, etc., granting to
Alexander M'Gillivray, apparent of Downmaglashe, and his heirs-male of his Ijody,
etc., whom failing, to his heirs-male and assignees of the surname and tribes of M'Intosh
and Clan Chattan, the half-land of Culclathie, extending to a plough-land, etc., lying in
Strathnarne and the sheriffdom of Inverness : To be held in feu-farm for £40 Scots
yearly money feu-duty, with one boll of barley, diy multure, one-half of a sufficient
mart, one mutton and a half, one kid and a half, at their respective terms ; reserving to
Sir John Campl)ell of Calder the services due from said lands. At Elgin, 14th August
1644. ^^'itnesses, William Kos of Clavalg, John Eos of Bredtey, Mr. John Hay,
commissary of !Moray, and Robert Monro, notary public in Inverness, writer of deed.
[1567, Box 40.
2341. 15th August 1644.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding on precept in the
above charter. Sasine given 15th August 1644, by William M'Intosh of Kellachie, as
bailie, and recorded at the Canonry of Ross 4th September 1644. John Roy M' William
Vic-Ferquhar in Culclachie, and others, witnesses. Robert Monro, of the diocese of
Ross, notary public. [1737, Box 45.
2342. 29th August 1644.] Instrument of Resignation by James [Murray], Earl
of Annandale, whose procurator [John Douglas, macer], in his name, resigned in the
hands of the lords of exchequer the five-pound lands of Cargeane, in the parish of
Troqueer and stewartry of Kirkcudbright (with the bailiary over the lands), the six-
merk land of Carruchan — reserving to the Earl of Nithsdale right to lead peats for the
provost and college of Lincluden from the moss of Carruchan — the mill of Terraiichty
and other lands named, all in the stewartry of Annandale and shire of Dumfries, for
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new infeftment in favour of David M'Brair of Almagill. [Cf. No. 2339 supv.] At
Edinburgh, 29th August lG4-t. Witnesses, Adam Blair, one of the receivers of his
majesty's rents, George Halden, keeper of the signet, Mr. Patrick Broun and Mr. "William
Burnet, clerks of exchequer, Mr. Thomas Livingstone, lawful son to the late Allan
Livingstone, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh. Notary, Mr. Robert Gilmour, of Eflin-
burgh diocese. [2.58.'i, Box GG.
2343. 4th October 1644.] Charter by Archibald Idington [Edington] in Colding-
ham, with consent of Alison Stevin, his spouse, alienating to 'WiT.i.r v:\[ Homk, portioner
of Coldingham, and Jean Lindsay, his spouse, a husband-land in Coldingham [not
otherwise described] formerlj' belonging to the late Mathow Stevin in Coldingham,
father of the said Alison [cf. No. 1628 supra], and acquired from him by the granter;
To be held in feu-farm for the duties and services in former infeftments. Dated at
Coldingham, 4th October 1G44. Witnesses, "Walter Stewart, portioner of Eymouth,
James "Wardlaw, portioner of "West Eeston, "William Dickisone, messenger there, and
Andrew Yertie, second son of George Vertie in Eymouth. Robert Pow and Bartholomew
Samsone, notaries, sign for granter.s. [2122. Box .j3.
2344. 4th November 1644.] E.xtract Retour of Service of John, now Viscount of
Dudope, as heir of his father, the late James, Viscount of Dudope, described in No.
2326 supra, who died 23rd July 1644, in the whole lands and baronies known as the
barony of Dundee, the heir being declared to be of lawful age by the king's dispensa-
tion. Retour dated at Forfar, 4th November 1644. [2830, Box 74.
2345. 4th November 1644.] Another official extract of same retour. [2831,
Box 74.
2346. ;Jth November 1644.] Extract Retour of John Hamilton of Preston, as
nearest and lawful heir of his father. Sir James Hamilton of Fingaltoun, in the lands
and barony of Preston and Prestonpans, with the free burgh of Preston, port, etc.
Dated at Haddington, 5th November 1644. Extract bv Mr. Alexander JaflVay
of Kingswalls, director of chancer}-. [113, Box 3.
2347. 5th November 1644.] Precept of Clare Constat by John, Earl of Lauder-
dale, etc., directed to Mr. Richard Maitland, his bailie of the lordship and regality of
Musselburgh, for infefting William Rig in the lands of Carberry, with tower, in the
said lordship, etc., as nearest and lawful heir-male of taillie and provision of his cousin,
the late James Rig of Carberry, who was the only son and lawf\il heir of the late Mr.
Quintigern [Mungo] Rig of Carberry-, his father, which James Rig was son of the uncle
of the said William Rig, who was only son of the late Abraham Rig, second-born
brother-german of .Mungo Rig. Dated at IIol3-rood, .5th November 1644. Witnesses,
Patrick Maitland, son of said Mr. Richard, and others. Seal attached, but rather
broken. [1006, Box 27.
2348. 6th November 1644.] Extract Retour of Willia^i Rig, only \A\vi\\\ son of
the late Mr. Abraham Rig, second lirother-german of the late Mr. Mungo Rig of
Carberry, father of the late James Rig of Carberry, as nearest and lawful heir of the
said James, his cousin, in the lands of Carberry, in the regality of Musselburgh, etc.
6th November 1614. [1446, Box 37.
4 A
554 CALENDAR OF [1644
2349. Cth November 1644.] Instrument of Sasine of the lands of Carberry, etc.,
in favour of Wii.li.a^m Rk;, follomng on the foregoing precept of 5th November
1C44, l)y the Earl of Lawlenlale. Sasine dated Gth November 1G44. Witnesses,
Thomas Hunter, W.S., Alexander Symson in Corshous, Alexander Johnstoun, Kobert
Merstoun, Andrew Kamage, and Andrew Thomson, dwellers in Carberrie, and Robert
Pentland, Serjeant of the regality. John Cas, notary. No docquet of registration.
[1010, Box 28.
2350. Vtli November 1644.] Precept from Chancery for infefting John, Viscount
OF DriHil'E, as heir of his fathei-, in terms of the rctour, No. 2344 siij'ra. Edinburgh,
7th November 1644. [28.32, Box 74.
2351. 0th November 1644.] Instrument of Sasine following on the above i)recept,
in the lands and barony of Dundee, as described of date 11th December 1617, No. 1782
siijjm. Sasine given on 9th November 1644, by .Mr. Archibald I'cir.son of CiiappultDiui,
sheriff-depute of Forfar, to Captain Thomas Scrymgeour on behalf of \'iscount Dudopc,
first, at the manor of Dudope, — witnesses, James Scrymgeour, bailie of said Viscount,
Thomas Crichtane of Woodhavin, notary, burgess rif Dundee, (4eorge Tarvet, senior, and
Cieorge Tarvet, junior, gardeners at Dudope, John Lamb in Cleapingtoun, and James
Graham there ; also at the manor of Baldovan, — witnesses, John Paul in Baldovan, David
Pyper, Alexander Smyth, .John Whyt, and Alexander Keith, all residing there. Notary,
William Gray. Recorded at Dundee, 1.3th November 1644. [2833, Box 74.
2352. 7lh December 1644.] Charter by John, Viscount of I'udop, Lord
Scrymgeour, constable of Dundee, confirming to James Beton, doctor of medicine, and
JoNET GoLDM.\N, his spousc, that tenement described in No. 1443 giipiv, formerly belong-
ing to the late William Goldman of Flashill, bailie and burgess of I)undee ; and which,
with gallery, etc., belonged to Margaret, Elizabeth, Jonet, and Marion Goldman,
daughters lawful and heiresses of the said William, and by Margaret, with consent of
her spouse, James Rollock of Monkisholme, by Elizabeth, with consent of William
Daviclson, burgess of Dundee, her spouse, by the said Jonet, with consent of Mi-.
James Beton, and by Marion, with consent of her curators, Avas duly resigned in favour
of the said Jonet Goldman and Mr. James Beton, their heirs, etc. : To be held of the
granter for three pleas yearly on the Castlehill of Dundee, and 23s. to the chaplainry of
St. James the Less. James Scrymgeour named as bailie in precept of sasine. At
Dundee, 7th December 1644. Signed 'Dudop.' Witnesses, Thomas Haliburton,
dean of g\iild of said burgh, John Scrymgeoin-, the granter's uncle, Thomas Scrymgeour
of Wester Ballincho, and Mr. James Dunmwir, writer in Dundee. Fragment of seal
attached. [1363, Box 35.
2353. 7th December 1644.] Instrument of Sasine in favour of the said Mn.
James Beton, M.D., and Janet Goldman, his wife, in terms of the preceding charter,
and of same date. Sasine given 7th December 1644. No registration docquet.
Witnesses, Mr. James Dunmwir, notary, Patrick Anstine, servitor of the sulisciibing
notary, burgesses of Dundee, and Walter Anderson, officer of the burgh. Mr. Alexander
Wedderl)nrn, of Brechin diocese, clerk of court, notary public. [1364, Box 35.
2354. 7th December 1644.] Precept of Clare Constut hj John, Viscount of
Dudhope, Lord Scrymgeour, for infefting ]Mar(;aret, Elizabeth, .Janet, and Mariota
Goldman, as nearest and lawful heirs of the late William Goldman of Flashill, Ijailie
Ifi45] THE LAING CHARTERS 555
and l>urgess of Dundee, in that tenement in the Flukergate of Dundee, as described of
date 12th August 161-2, No. 165G siqmi: Held for burgage, pleas of court, on the
Castlehill, etc. At Dundee, 7th December 164-1. Witnesses, Thomas Halyburtoun,
dean of guild of said burgh, John Scrinigeour, uncle of granter, Thomas Scrimgeour
of Wester Ballincho, and Mr. James Dunmuir, writer in Dundee. Signed 'Dudop.'
Seal attached, broken and defaced. [2911, Box 76.
2355. "th Decemttcr 1641.] Instiument of Sasine following on the above precept
of clan: mndo.t by Jolui [Scrymgeonr], Viscount of Dudope, in favour of Makcauet,
Elizaketii, Joxet, and iMaiuota ({kluman. Sasine given 7th December 1644.
Mr. Alexander Wedderburne, clerk n[ 1 )uii(lee, notary to the sasine. No docquet of
registration. [484, Bo.k 14.
2356. 13th January 1645.] Charter by Alexander Chines of AchintowilJ, and
John Symson of Bamance, bailies of the burgh of Cromarty, with consent of the
council, selling to their fellow-burgess and guild brotlier, John Hossak in Kirktoun of
Kirkmichaell, his heirs, etc., two pieces of commonty lying in Newtoun, within the
burgage and territory of said burgh, first : that piece of land formerly occupied by
Donald Hossak in Newtoun, with kiln built thereon, between the common way from
Newtoun to Milnbwie on the south, the way from Newtoun to the ' Neilstoun ' on left
[ ? north], the way from Xewtoun to Navitie on east, and the way to Bamance on west; also
another piece of land, between the lands of the late Sir Thomas Urquhart of Cromertie on
the south, the lands belonging to Donald Hossak, now to John Hossak, on the east, the
lands of the said Alexander Clunes on north, and the common moor on west : To be
held of tlic burgh, lieddendo, twelve pence yearly. The charter is concluded by a
resignation and instrument of .sasine, the whole being dated 13th Jainiary 164-5. Sasine
given by Alexander Clunes. Witnesses, Alexander Williamson, portioner of Newtoun,
Thomas Clunes, burgess of Cromertie, Alexander Hossak there, and Thomas Hood,
officer. John Cordon, of Aberdeen diocese, notary. [1005, Box 27.
2357. 21st April 1645.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept, directed to
Thomas Johnstone, the granter's servant, in an obligation, of date at Edinburgh, 9th
April 1645, by Mr. William Cuiniingham of Ballindalloch, for infefting Archid.VLD,
Lord N.U'EH, of Merchiston, and Ai;ciiii;all>, M.\.steh uf Naper, his son, — for their
security as cautioners of Robert Halybiu-toun, younger, merchant in Edinburgh, of the
sum of 2000 merks — in an annualrent of 160 merks out of the lands and barony of
Ballindalloch, parish of Balfron, and shire of Stirling. Witnesses to obligation, the said
Robert Halyburtoun and Thomas Johnston, John Richardson, notary, and Thomas
Foirman, writer in Edinlnirgh. Sasine given to William Naper of Arnmoir, attorney
for Lord Napier, 21st April, and recorded in the general register 14th May, 1645.
Witnesses, Mr. John Norvcll, minister of Balfron, Robert Muirhead, servant of granter,
and James Myller in Gartnes. John Buchanan, of Glasgow diocese, notary. [1473,
Box 38.
2358. 1st i\Iay 1645.] Extract Rctour (taken at Edinburgh before the raacers of
the court of session) of Robert, Viscount of Kenmure, Loud Lochinvar, etc., as
the lawful and nearest heir-male and of tailzie of his cousin (the son of his father's
brother = ' filius patrui '), John, Viscount of Keiniiure, deceased, in the thirty -seven-merk
land of Gordonstoun and others in Kirkcudbright and AVigtown shires. 1st May 1645.
[1261, Box 33.
556 CALENDAR OF [1645
2359. 1st May 1645.] Extract Eetour of Robert, now Viscount of Kenmvre,
Lord Lochinvak, etc., as lawful heir-male and of tailzie of the late John, Viscount
of Kenmnre, his uncle's grandson ('nepotis patrui'), in the whole lands and baronies of
Erlistoun, Corsmichael, and othere, all fully narrated and described in the letour, all
which are held of the king in feu-farm, ward, and relief, and had been in the king's
hands by reason of ward five years from the decease of the said John, \'iscount of
Kenmure, in August 1639, to the majority in 1041 of John, last Viscount, brother of
the said Kobert ; and by reason of non-entry to his death in 1643, and by reason of
ward since then to the majority of the .said Kobert, now Viscount Kenmure, in
November 1643, and by non-entry since that to date 1st May 1G45. [582, Box 17.
2360. 9th July 1645.] Charter by Allan Dunlop, provost, John (iuthric and
John Dunlop, bailies of the burgh of Irvine, granting to their common clerk, IIoi'.ekt
Brown, and to Eliz.\beth Montgomekie, his .sjiouse, their heir.s-male, etc., the 20s.
lands of Gallowmure on the south side of said burgh, resigned by John Gordon
of Cardiness and Mariota Peibles, his wife. [Cf. No. 2153 siq/ru.] Dated at Ir\'ine,
9th July 1645. Witnes.ses, Mr. James Androson, teacher ('doctor ') of the school of
Irvine, and John Broun, notarj-, burgess there. [796, Box 22.
2361. 27th December 1645.] Instrument narrating that Patrick Walker of Bed-
lormie resigned into the hands of the superior, George, Lord Forrester of Corstorphin,
the lands of Bedlorniie, with pertinents of Torbrax, used and wont, in the sherifldom of
Linlithgow, in favour of Alexander Livingstone, eldest son to William Livingstone of
Craigingall, and of Susanna Walkei!, his spouse. 27tli 1 )ecembcr 1G45, at Corstorphine.
Witnesses, James M'llcryst, Allan Clark and Alexander Pctticrwe, servants to Lord
Forrester, and David Carswall in Corstorphine. Hugh Ros, of Glasgow diocese, notary.
[1128, Box 30.
2362. 4th May 1646.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a charter
(dated at Setoii, 26th April 1646) by George, Earl of Wintoun, granting to James
Smiths in Tranent, and Janet Birre, his spouse, in conjunct fee, etc., a tenement of
land, with garden, etc., lying on the east side of the town of Tranent, between the
tenement and the arable lands of Robert Seatonn on north and east, the tenement of
Henry Keid on south, and the highway on west, in the town and barony of Tranent,
constabulary of Haddington, etc. Witnesses to precept, Alexander ^^'eir, notaiy,
Patrick Heriot and Thomas Barclay, the earl's servitors. Sasine given l)y Robert
Seatoun, as bailie, 4th May, and recorded 20th May, 1646, in particular register.
Witnesses, George, James, and Thomas Cowane, and James Melving in Tranent.
Notary, Alexander Weir, of St. Andrews diocese. [2560, Box 66.
2363. 22nd May 1646.] Extract General Rctour of Jean Halklstuun, as heir
of her father, Mr. David Halkistoun in Anstruther. At St. Andi'ews, 22nd May 1646.
[1892, Box 48.
2364. 28th May 1646.] Release by Henry, Lord Percy [Baron Percy, 1643,
</. 1657], in favour of Algernon, Earl ok Northumberland, etc., of that capital
messuage commonly called Leycester house, and all appurtenances, freeing the same
from all claims by Lord Percy in time to come, etc. Dated and signed, 28th May 1646.
[589, Box 17.
1646] THE LAING CHARTERS 557
2365. -ii'l •Tunc llJiG.] Charter \)y John Hamilton of Preston, granting to
AVii.i.iA.M lioBKHTui'N, his bailic in Preston, Helen Pelses, his spouse, and their
lieirs, etc., two tenements in Prestonpans, on the south side of the High Street there,
bounded between the hinds of John JIailling and the ' Quhyte Sink' lying between, and
the lands of ' Nether Schot ' on east, the lands of Andrew llutlierfuird and William
Jakis on west, the ' Nether Schot ' on south, and highway on north ; also four rigs and
one ' lig ' of the arable lands of Salt Preston, lying in said Nether schot, between George
Hamilton's lands on cast, Andrew Puthcrfuird's on west, the ' middil-gait ' on south,
and the links on north, within the barony of Preston, constabulary of Haddington : To
be held feu for a yearly duty of £i, 13s. 4d. Scots. At Preston, 2nd June 1046.
Witnesses, Pobcrt Montgomerie of Hesselheid, Kobert Hamilton, bailie, Pobert
Cokburnc in Preston, and George Diksone, notary. [191'i, Box 49.
2366. -nd June 1G4G.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that John Hamilton of
Preston gave sasine to Wii.LiAM PdiiEKToN and Helen Belses, his .spouse, of the
lands named in preceding writ. Sasine given 2nd June, and recorded in the particular
register 8th June, 1646. Witnesses, George Hamilton, bailie, John Meinzies, John
Keunedie, and Robert Cassellis, officer. Notary, George Diksoun, of St. Andrews
diocese. [28S.5, Box 7.5.
2367. 2.3rd June 1046.] Instrument narrating that Patrick Scott, writer in
Edinburgh, as procurator foi' Alexander Calueuvvood, resigned his lands into the
hands of Francis, Earl of Buccleuch, upon which the undernoted charter followed.
l>alkeith, 23rd June 1046. Witnesses, Sir John Minray of ^^'alkfield, knight, Sir
Robert Scott of Haj^iing, knight, James Glover and ^\'illiam Mxu-ray, servitors to the
earl. John Scott, of St. Andrews diocese, notary pulilic. [1512, Box 39.
2368. 23rd June 1640.] Charter by Francis, Earl of Buccleuch, confirming the
letter of alienation, of date 22nd July 1643, No. 2332 siijmi, by the late William
Calderwood to his eldest son, Alexander, and confirming (under reservation of liferents
to Marion Saidlar, mother of grantee) to the said Alexander Calderwoud and
Janet Moffat, his spouse, in terms of the above resignation, the tenement in the
High Street, and the acres in Langside and Stanelaws, etc., Dalkeith, as descriljed in the
writ cited, and in Nos. 1666, 1725, and 2002 -fupra. Reddendo: for the cot-tenement,
13s. 4d. j-early ; for the acres in Langside, 10s. 7d. : and for each acre in ' Stanelawes,'
3s. 4d. yearly, as feu-farm. Dalkeith, 23rd June 1040. AA'itnesses, Sir Robert Scott
of Hayneing, Patrick Scott, ^n-iter, Edinburgh, and John Scott, clerk of the regality,
writer of deed. [1513, Box 39.
2369. 26th August 1640.] Precept of Clare Constat by Sir John Smith of Grottall,
knight, provost, James Rucheid, John Peirson, Lawrence Hemyson, and James Stewart,
l)ailics of Edinliurgh, as superiors of i)art of the regality and barony of Broughton,
addressed to ^Villiam Forrester and Alexander Peiris, as bailies, for infefting Rurekt
Whyt, as heir of his father, William Whyt, and of his brother, ^Villiam Whyt,
respectively, in two tenements in the Ijurgh of Caiiongate, on the north side thereof,
and on the east side of Leith Wynd, and adjoining each other, between the lands of the
late Robert ^^'edderspune on north, those of Mr. James Ahannay, minister, on south,
tlie lands formerly of Thomas Murray, then of the heirs of the late Matthew Crawfurd,
now of Alexander Crawfurd, on east, other neighbouring owners named being Francis
Multray, bui'gess of Canongatc, and the heirs of the late Alexander Alexander, skinner
558 CALENDAR OF [1646
[see No. 115G sujmi and writ of date 30tli August 1654 infra ]; directing also resigna-
tion tliereafter to be made, and new iiifeftment to be given to Elspeth Bkuck, spouse
of the grantee, in liferent, and their heirs, etc. : To lie held of the granters for 40s.
Scots yearly in name of feu-farm, and for paying three suits of court yearly at three
head jileas, with the justiciary and chaniljerlain courts when held in the Canongate.
Edinbtu'gh, L'Gth August 1G4G. [1.531), Bo.\ 40.
2370. ••iOth September 1G4G.] Charter by John Vans and Hugh AVall;icc, bailies,
etc., and by the town council of the burgh of Paisley, granting to JullN lloiiisv.\ii!i>,
merchant, burgess of said burgh, and Alison Forgie, his wife, and their heirs, a burghal
tenement in the Burngait, bounded liy the highway on the west, the river Cart on the
east, the tenement now belonging to John Alexander, shoemaker, on south, and that of
the late Thomas Inglis on north, lesigned by Stephen Forgie, cook, burgess of said burgh,
sou and heir of the late Stephen Forgie, and of the late Margaret Forgieson, his spouse:
To be held in feu-farm for 20s. Scots yearly. At Paisley, 30th September 1G46.
^Vitnesses, John Hamilton, tailoi-, John J.ovc and M'illiam Campbell, butchers in
Paisley, liobert Park, notary public and clerk of burgh, signs for those councilloi'S who
cannot write. [2862, Box 75.
2371. 8th December 1646.] Instrument nairating the resignation into the hands
of James, Earl of Home, of the lands of Lambden, as in No. 2273 y^^jyvf, made by
Thomas Craig, son and heir of the late Mr. Robert Craig, with consent of his mother,
Jonet Livingston, in favour of Ceoruk Home, brother-german to John Home of
Penton. Done in the carl's bedchamber in the Canongate, at 9 A.M., i^th December
1G4G. Procurator for Thomas Craig, AVilliam Home, bruther-german to George Home
of Dirington. ^\'itnesses, the said George Home of Dirington, Mr. George Trotter,
W.S., James Home of Hardismyln, and others. John Trotter, of Edinburgh diocese,
notary piiblie. [975, Box 27.
2372. •'^th Dcccmlier 1G4G.] Charter of the said lands by James, Earl of Home,
to Geouge Home, above designed. Reddendo, one penny blench. Canongate, 8th
December 10 IG. Same witnesses. [97G, Box 27.
2373. I8th l)ecember IGIG.] Instrument of Sasine following on above charter.
Sasini! given on the lands by Thomas Home, residing in Lambden, listh Decendjer 1646,
and recorded in general register 2nd February 1647. "Witnesses, James Fliiiker,
servant of David Sinclair in Lambden, John Acheson there, William Tait, miller there,
and others. John Trotter, notary. [977, Box 27.
2374. 18th December 164G.] Instrument of Sasine of Thomas Craig in the lands
of Lambden, following on the foregoing precept of dare constat, of 10th February 1643
[No. 2319 .•<iipni], by James, Earl of Home. Sasine given l.sth December 1G46;
recorded 2nd February 1646. Same bailie, witnesses, and notary as in jjrevious writ.
[978, Box 27.
2375. 20th Jainiary 1G47.] Extract Admission of Alexander Sandelands,
merchant, eldest lawful son to the late William Sandelands, merchant, as burgess and
guild brother of the burgh of Edinburgh, in right of his said father. 20th Januaiy and
3rd March 1647. [2913, Box 76.
2376. 10th June 1647.] Charter by Archibald, Earl of Angus [son of William,
1G47] THE LAING CHARTERS 559
first Marquis of Douglas], in terms of a contract, gi-anting to David B.vi.VAntn in
Brodwell [cf. No. 2043 supra] the whole lands of Brodwell, in the barony of Abernethy
and shire of Perth : To 1)e held in feu for a feu-duty of 40s. yearly. Precept of sasine
directed to Robert Hamilton of Kiikpottie, as bailie. Edinburgh, 10th June IG47.
Witnesses, William Oliphant of Balgounie, Mr. William Sim, writer in Edinburgh,
and John Balvaird, brother-german. [1003, Box L'9.
2377. 9th July 1047.] Disposition [paper writ in bad condition] liy John Crichton
of Crawfurdstoun (in view of his having no son nor apparent male heir), providing that
his estate go not out of the name of Crichton, binding himself to sell and alienate his
lands of Crawfurdstoun and others, as descril)ed of date 18th March 1657 infra, in
favour of (1) John Buowne, lawful son to Mr. William Browne of Inglistoiui (and
his heirs-male by A<;XF.s, Bai!i;ai{A, or Elizabeth Cuichkil'n, the granter's daughters,
whom he may many), whom failing, to (2) John Crichton, lawful son of Robert
Crichton, the granter's brother (and his heirs-male by any of the granter's daughters),
whom failing, to (3) John C'RlCHTorN, son to James Crichton, lirother of the Earl
of Dumfries (and his heirs-male as above) ; the person so succeeding to the estate
being bound to pay 5000 merks, and relieve the heirs-female of all burdens. Dated
at Edinburgh, 9th July 1647. Witnesses, Alexander Douglas, W.S., and William
Steinsoun, agent. [3246, Box 85.
2378. '-'th July 1647.] A Duplicate of the above, much torn and defaced. [3247,
Box 85.
2379. 2nd August 1647.] Instrument narrating that George Home, portioner of
Gulane and hereditary feu-farmer of the lands, with his own hands gave sasine to John
Levington, bailie of the burgh of North Berwick, of those six acres of land lying in
the ' Boonelandis,' in the territory of Gulane, etc., between the lands of Miu-etield on
west, and the lands of John Eorrest in Dirltoun on east [see also No. 1241 supra], in
security of 400 merks. Sasine given 2nd August 1647, and recorded in the particular
register 10th of same month, same year. Witnesses, .Tohti Forrest at Parkwall in
Dirltone, John Broun in Northljerwicke, and another [name illegible]. William Daliel (?),
notary public. [1585, Box 41.
2380. 16th August 1647.] Instrument narrating that Dame Margaret Home,
Countess of Moray, and Dame Anna Home, Countess of Lauderdale, heirs-portioners
retourcd to their Ijrother, the late James, Earl of Home, etc., with consent of their
respective husbands, James, Earl of Moray, etc., and John, Earl of Lauderdale, resigned
the lands of Neiithorne, with houses, etc., lying in the bailiary of Lauderdale and shire
of Berwick, in favour of Jamks, Earl of Home, etc. Done before the lords of ex-
chequer, 16th August 1647. Witnesses, .Mr. .lames Durhanie of Pitkerro, Mr. Patrick
Broun .and Adam Kelty, clerks of exchequer, IJobert Pringill and .John .Sempiil, writers
to the signet. Alexander Carmichael, of St. Andrews diocese, notary. [997, Box 27.
2381. 23i(l August 1647.] Charter by King Charles liie First, in terms of the
above resignation, granting to Jajies, Earl of Home, the lands of Nenthorn, in the
shire of Berwick : To be held for a red rose at Midsummer. Edinburgh, 23rd August
1647. Not in L'effistruiu Mm/id Sic/ilU. [1993, Box 51.
2382. 13th October 1617.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept bv King
560 CALENDAR OF [1C47
C'liailes the First, as administrator for his son, Charles, Prince of AVales (dated Ediii-
buigli, 5th August 1G4G), directed to James Mowatt, son of John Mowatt, bailie of
Kilmai'nock, as sherift' in that part, for infefting, in terms of a charter, with clause of
iiiinnhiiiKis, John Bi.aiu of that Ilk and Dame Jeax CrNMNaiiAM, his wife, in the
nine-nierk lands of lioigtonn, with manor-place, mill, mill lands, etc., in the barony and
shcrift'dom of Renfrew, with teindsheaves, etc. ; also the ten-merk lands of Thornlie,
formerly e.dled Thornlie 'Wallace, now Thornlie IJhiir, in the paii'^h of Paslay, in said
sheritl'dom, with teinds, which lands were resigned by the said John Blair; also the
9s. (id. lands of Auchinbothie, called Spreulistoun, in said sheiiH'dom, resigned hy
.Margaret, Anna, and Cristina JMiJiitgomcrie, daughters and heirs-portioncrs of the late
John iMontgomerie of Auchinbothie. .Sasine given to the said John Blair and Jean
Cuuninghain on l.'lth and 20th October 1G47, and recorded in the paiticular register
12tli November .same year. Witnesses, Brice Blair, brother-german of the said John,
Hugh Blair, eldest son of Mr. JIugh Blair, minister, of Glasgow, liobert Adam in
Potterhill, John Adam, his son, AVilliani Fulton in Spreulsland, Andrew Fulton, his
son, John Fulton of AVestermains in Auchinbothie, and others. Notary, Kobert Park,
of Glasgow diocese. [2228, Box -^6.
2383. 8th May 1G48.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that George Cheyne,
servant of the notary, as procurator for Mr. John Foular, lawful son of the late AMlliani
Foullar, merchant and burgess, resigned into the hands of Pobert Sandilands, one of
the bailies of Edin))urgh, a tenement in that burgh, on the north side of the High Street,
between the land of the late John Blackstock on west, that of the late Thomas Dickson
on east, and the land formerly of John Blackstock, aftei'wards of the late "William Kae,
merchant, on north, in favour of a young man, John Eowan, servitor of Mr. Heiuy
Mauld, keeper of the signet, in terms of a contract, dated at Paris, 8th May 1G47.
Sasine given 8th May 1G48. Witnesses, James Anderson, writer, George Pacoek,
merchant, Thomas Pacoek and Robert Henderson, shoemakers. William Thomsonc,
common clerk of burgh, notary. [13;3G, Box 3.j.
2384. 11th May 1G48.] Extract Act of the Parliament of Scotland ratifying the
charter by King Charles the First, dated .'^rd November 1G47, granting to the Pre.sent
MiNi.STERS of Ayr, Alloway, Quiltoun [Coyltoun ?], Dalrymple, and Dalmellington, and
their successors, the tcinds of their respective churches and parishes. Act dated 11th
May 1G48. Acts of the Parliaments of Scotland, vol. vi. part it. p. 81. [160-5, Box 41.
2385. 2.5th July 1G48.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a contract
by Mr. .Tames Raith of Edmondstoun and .James Raith of Corsbie, his son, for infefting
the wife of the latter, Anna Hay, daughter of Alexander Hay of Monktoun, in a life
rent annuity from 2.5,000 merks secured over the Mains of Edmonstoun and other
lands. Sasine given by Alexander Douglas, brother-natural of the late Archibald
Dciuglas of Whittinghame, knight, as bailie, to the said Alexander Hay of Monktoun,
as attorney for Anna Hay, on 25tli July, and recorded in particular legister 4th August,
1G48. Witnesses, Richard Lcirmont, son of the notary, Thomas Hewat and Thomas
Iladdowa}', dwellers in Edmondstoun, Thomas Thomson and James Tailzeour, servants
of Mr. James Raith and his son. John Leirmont, of Glasgow diocese, notary public.
[380, Box 11.
2386. 2Sth .July 1G48.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a charter
of feu farm, dated at Canongate, 17th June 1G48, by James, Earl of Abercorn, in favour
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of RoBEi'.T Alexander, bailie of Paisley, and Mariota Hamilton, his spouse, of the
two-merk land of Blackhouse, with the usual fishing in the water of Ayr, the lands of
Chapelland, comprehending Dj-kes and Smidiehills, the mill of Dalmilling, -with the
astrieted multures and kiiaveship of the 40s. lands of Dalmilling, and services of tenants
in leading mill-stones, and upkeep of houses, 'faile and divat,' etc., in the barony of
.Monktown of Dalmilling, regality of Paisley, bailiary of Kile Stewart, and shire of Ajt.
Sasine given 28th July 1648, by Robert Hunter in Monktonhall, as bailie, and recorded
same day at Irvine. Witnesses, Robert Cathcart, Thomas M'Alexander, burgesses of
Ayr, Alexander Gardiner in Miltoun, and Rol)ert, his son, with others. John Wallace,
notary public. [1874, Box 48.
2387. 13tli February 1649.] Instrument narrating that John Sempill, apparent
of Fulwood, as procurator (appointed oth February 1649) for Alexander Maxwell of
Overmaynes, resigned into the hands of Sir Patrick Maxwell of Newark, knight, the
Overmains of Douchall, and other lands detailed in the charter of same date, next writ,
for new infeftment to be given to Maxwell, eldest son of the said Alexander by
Anna Houstoun, his spouse, whom failing, to Maxwell, their second son, whom
failing, to the other heirs-male of Alexander's body, whom failing, to the said Sir
Patrick Maxwell, and his heirs-male and of tailzie, in the barony of Newark. Resig-
nation made on 13th February 1649, in the house of John Tait, tailzeor, burgess of
Edinlnugh, on the north side of the High Street, ' foiranent the Lukenbuithes.' AVit-
nesses as in next writ. [3051, Box 80.
2388. 13th February 1649.] Charter by Sir Patrick Maxwell of Newark, knight,
as superior, granting, upon the above resignation by Alexander Maxwell of Overmaynes,
to the heirs detailed in preceding writ, the 40s. lands of Overmaynes of Douchall, the
20s. lands of Midildippinnie, the 20s. lands of Wratchis, the 16s. 6d. lands of Carne-
curandhill, formerly occupied by Robert Hyndman and David Webster alias Scot, and
the half of the mill of Duchal, called the ' Mylnetoun mylne,' with mill-lead, multures,
etc., and an ainiualrent of three iirlots oatmeal from the other half of said mill, lying
in the barony of Duchal and shire of Renfrew; also the 10s. lands of Newtounwod, the
13s. 4d. lands of Creuchhill, and the 33s. 4d. lands of Over Kilmacolme, in the barony
of Newark and same sheriffdom : To be held of the granter and his heirs-male and of
tailzie. Reddendo, ward and relief, etc. Deed written by George Cruikshank, servitor
of John Sempill, W.S. Dated and signed at Edinburgh, 13th February 1649. Wit-
nesses, John Kennedy, younger of Kirkmichaell, Mr. Thomas Blair, pastor at Port
Montgomerie, and John Sempill, apparent of Fulwood. [249, Box 8.
2389. ITth February 1649.] Precept of Clare Constat by Alexander, Earl of
Eglinton (directed to John Cunynghame of Beadland, as bailie), for infefting Hugh,
Viscount of Airds, as nearest and lawful heir of his father, the late Hugh [Montgomerie],
Viscount of Airds, in the lands of Braidstane, in the parish of Beitli and shire of Ayr
[No. 2244 «(//»•«]. Dated at Edinburgh, 17th February 1649. Witnesses, Mr. James
Scott of Bonnington, advocate, Mr. .Tames Blair, minister at Port Montgiimrie, and
John Sempill, W.S., writer of deed. [2873, Box 7.3.
2390. 20th 1649.] Charter by Robert Wallace of Carnhill, in terms of
a marriage contract between himself and James Fullartoun of that Ilk, for himself and
Elizabeth Fullartoun, his eldest daughter, granting to the said Elizabeth, the granter's
future spouse, the liferent right of the £G lands of Auchindounanc, part of the £16
4 I!
562 CALENDAR OF [1G49
lands of Carnell, in the bailiary of Kyle Stewart and shire of Ayr. Dated at Irvine,
•20th . . . [torn] IG I'J. Witnesses, James Fullartoun, younger, apparent of that Ilk, William
AVallace of Failfurd, Allan Cathcart of Waterheid, 'Henry Wallace, . . . ode,' the
granter's brother-german, Mr. William Fullartoun, minister at St. Quivox, and others.
This writ has been injured here and there. [907, Box 2G.
2391. 5th March 10-19.] Instrument of Sasine in terms of the precept dated at
Edinburgh, 17th February 1G49, No. 2389 suimi, by Alexander, Earl of Eglinton, for
infefting HuGii [Montgomeuik], Vis(jount of Aikds, as son and heir of his father,
the late Hugh, Viscount of Airds, in the lands of Braidstane, in the sheritidom of Ayr.
Sasine given by John Gunyngham of Bedlane, bailie, to John Cunyngham of Hill of
Beith, attorney for the grantee, 5th .March 1619, and recorded in the general register
4th April same year. Witnesses, Archiljakl Dunlap in Braidstane, John Bar at mill of
Braidstane, jVlexander Peibills in Balcalsey, and William Crawford, miller at said mill.
Robert Peblis, of Glasgow diocese, notary. [2133, Box 54.
2392. 5th March 1649.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a contract
(dated 1st and 17th February 1049) between Hugh Muntgonierie, Viscount of Airds,
with consent of Alexander, Earl of Eglintoun, his overlord, on one side, and John
ScHAW, elder of Grcnok, and Joiix Schaw, younger, his eldest son, by which the
viscount is bound to infeft the elder Schaw in liferent and the younger in fee, in the
above-named twelve-merk lands of Braidstane, with mill, etc., in the parish of Beith,
bailiary of Kyle Stewart, and sherilTdom of Ayr. Sasine given by John Cunynghame
of Cunynghame Bedlane, as Ijailie, to John Cunynghame of Hill of Beith, on behalf of
grantees, 5th March, and recorded in the general register 4th April, 1649. Witne.sses,
Archibald Dunhip in Braidstane, John Bar at mill of Braidstane, Alexander Peibles
in Belcalsey, and William Crawfurd, miller at said mill. Notary, Robert Peblis, of
Glasgow diocese. [2663, Box 68.
2393. ISth March 1649.] Charter by Walter Ros of Bellamuckie, son and heir of
the late George Ros of Bellamuckie, alienating to Andrew M'Culloch, provost of Tain,
that fourth part of a davoch of land of Little Allan, commonly called Bellnagore, and
other half lands named, Ij'ing in the Ijarony of Bellnagowne, earldom of Ross, and shire
of Inverness ; also the lands of Easter Drum of Feme, lying in the abbacy of Feme,
now called the barony of Ganyis, in the earldom of Ross, etc. : To be held from the
granter of Da\nd Ros of Balnagown, as superior. Reddendo, for Balnagorc, one pair of
white gloNCs or two pennies at Whitsunday if asked, with three suits of court at Pit-
maduthie or elsewhere ; and for the Easter Drum, the sum of £10 Scots money. Dated
at Tain, 18th March 1649, in presence of James M'Culloch, elder, burgess of Tain, and
Angus iM'Culloch, his eldest lawful son, with other witnesses. [900, Box 25.
2394. 13th July 1649.] Instrument of Resignation narrating that Robert Adam-
son, writer, as procurator for James Robiesone, burgess of the Canongate, passed to
the presence of James Rucheid, one of the bailies of Edinburgh (representing the
provost, bailies, etc., the superiors of the barony and regality of Broughton), and there
resigned in his hands two tenements of land in the burgh of the Canongate on the
south side of the High Street, between the lands of Margaret Hunter, relict of the late
William Hunter, on the east, the tenement formerly James Robieson's, now James
Tweidie's, on the west, ' the strand ' on the south, and the street on the north, alienated
by the said James Robieson to Mr. John Algeo, writer in Edinburgh, in terms of a
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disposition dated ;it EdiiiTmrgli, 15th June 1649; which resignation the bailie accepted
for new infeftmcnt of the said tenements in favour of Mr. John Algeo, who asked
instruments. Done on 13th July 1G49 in the 'Laiche Counscl-hous ' in the burgh of
Edinburgh. Witnesses, Mr. George Norvall, advocate, John Mudie, mason, and John
Scott, Wright. Notary, John Stewart. [3074, Box 80.
2395. 13lh July IGl'J.] Cluirtcr by Sir James Stewart of Kirkfield, knight,
provost of Edinburgh, with the bailies and council, etc., granting and confirming to
Mi;. John Ai-cko, writer in Edinburgh, the two tenements of land descril)ed in pre-
ceding writ : To be held for tlie sum of eight pounds yearly, with three suits of court
yearly at the courts held in the burgh of Canongate, the said Mr. John and the tenants
of the land being bound to carry all their grain to be thrashed and ground at the corn-
mills called the 'Cannomylnes.' Dated at Edinburgh, 13th July 1649. [2104, Box 53.
2396. 9th August 1649.] Precept from the Chancery of King Charles the Second,
directed to the sheritt' of Aberdeen, for infefting William SeatuUN of Schethin, as son
and nearest heir of his father, C!corgc Seatoun of Schethin, in the lands of Auchinhuiff,
tower, etc., with mill, etc., in the barony of Tarves, in the said sheritidom, and in the
regality of Arbroath, formerly held in chief of the hereditary lords of Meldrum, now of
the king, as part of the abbacy of Arbroath ; the sheriH' to take security for £129, 7s. 6d.
Scots for feu-farms and grassums, the lands having Ijeen in the hands of the king and
his late father for twenty-two years and one term, at £5, 15s. 4d. yearly, and for
£11, 10s. 4d. duplication of feu-farm. Edinburgh, 9th August 1649. [265, Box 9.
2397. "("th September 1G49.] Charter by Alexander, Lord Blantyre, in terms of a
contract matrimonial between him, with consent of his curators, on one part, and John
Shaw of Greenock, and Makgaiiet Shaw, his daughter, on the other part, granting to
the said Margaret, his future spouse, in her virginity and in liferent, the 20s. lands of
Wrichtlands, the £5 lands of Cardonald, the mill and mill lands thereof, the £5 lands
of Wester Hendirstoun — all lying in the parish of Paisley and sheriftclom of Renfrew,
with the teindsheaves of these lands : To be held blench of the granter. At the church
of Beith, 7th September 1649. '\\itne.sscs, John Blair of that Ilk, Sir Ludovic Houstoun
of that Ilk, William Ralstoun of that Ilk, John Conyngham of Hill of Beith. Robert
Alc.\an<ler (writer of deed) and John Quhyte, notaries. [2172, Box 55.
2398. 7th September 1649.] The same in duplicate: To be holden of the king
and his successors, as princes and Stewarts of Scotland, the grantor's superiors. 7th
September 1649. [2173, Box 55.
2399. 25th September 1649.] Indenture or agreement between Cuthisekt Heron
of Chipchase, and AA'illlvm Stkotheii of Kirke Newton, Iwth in the county of North-
umberland, to the efTect that as Strother owes Heron £1000 sterling, if he pay £500
before 1st August 1656, certain 'statutes marchant' will not be enforced against him.
Executed in duplicate, 25th September 1649. Cuthbert Heron's signature and seal
(small oval, bearing a crest, a heron) attached. [1406, Box 36.
2400. 27th October 1649.] Instrument of Sasine followng on precept of 9th
August 1649, No. 2396 fi/jnv, in favoiir of William Seatoun of Schethin, of the lands
of Auchinhuift; etc., in the barony of Tarves and regality of Arbroath. Sasine given
564 (JALENItAll OF [1649
by Thonicas Gordon, sheriff-depute of Aberdeen, 27tli October 1019. Witnesses, John
Johnstone, son of liolicrt Johnstone, late of Aiuhinhuiti', Andrew Myll in Petcow,
James Stevin and Tliomas Clerk in Auchenhuill'. James Swan, of Edinburgh diocese,
notary public. Recorded in the Aberdeen Register of Sasines, Ith December 16-19.
[266, Bo.x 9.
2401. 3rd November 1049.] Instrument of Sa.sine following on a precept in the
charter (dated at the church of Bcithc, 7th September 1649, No. 2397 siqmi) by
Alexander, Lord Blantyre, in favour of his future spouse, M.\itf!Ai;ET Sii.vwE, of the
I'Os. lands of ^Vrichtlands and others. Sasine given 3r(l Novcnil)er, and recorded in
the clerk-register's books for the shire of Renfrew, etc., ISth December, 1049. Wit-
nesses, John Walkinshaw, son of Mr. James ^\'alkinshaw in Cardonald, Thomas I'aulle
in Greinok, Alexander Dunlo]), miller at Cardonald mill, Walter Rid in Mekilgovane,
and John Harvie, servant of Lord Blantyre. Robert Alexander, notary public. [180,
Box 7.
2402. 3rd November 1019.] Duplicate of the above. [1410, Box 37.
2403. 10th November 1049.] Charter under the great seal of King Charles the
Second, confirming: (1) a charter, dated at the Canongate, 5th June 1047, by the late
William, Earl of Morton, etc., in favour of Thom.\s Ck.vwkohd, Professor of Mathe-
matics in King James's College in Edinburgh, and .I.\net lI.MiT, his wife, of the lands
of Claschlochie, in the jjarish and sheriffdom of Kinross ; also (2) letters of alienation,
dated at Canongate, 21st October 1647, by the said earl to the same grantees, of the
lands of Cassiegourc, occupied l)y John Johnstoun, Robert Stirk, Robert Thomcsoun,
and John and Thomas Lambc, in said parish, etc. Confirmation dated at Edinburgh,
16th November 1649. Not in llegister. [1205, Box 32.
2404. 22nd November 1049.] Charter by William Seatoun of Schethin granting
to Captain Patrick Mukiiay the lands of Auchinhuiff, Petcow, etc., as in No. 2390
supra: To be held Ijlench of the granter, and of the king in fou-farm for £5, 15s. 4d.
Scots; reserving, however, to the heirs of the late Robert Johnstone at the mill of
Balcairne, the right of inipignoration of the mains of Auchinhuiff, the manor-place
Broomhillock, with the mill, mill lands, etc., made by the granter under reversion ; al.so
similar rights to Thomas Milne in Petcow, over that pendicle of Auchinhuiff called
Petcow. Dated at Aberdeen, 22nd November 1649. Signed hy the granter and
'Mr. G. Seton,' as consenter. Witnesses, Mr. Alexander Davidson, advocate, Patrick
Cruikshank, his servitor, and Andrew Massie, writer of deed, notary public. [207,
Box 9.
2405. Otli December 1049.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding on precept in
foregoing charter Ijy William Seatoun of Sc[h]ithin, with consent of Mr. George Seatoun,
his brother-german, in favour of Captain Patrick Murray of the lands of Auchen-
huiff, etc. Sasine given by John Couttis, woodworker in Aberdeen, as bailie, 0th
December 1649, and recorded at Aberdeen 8th December same year. A^'itnesses, George
Couttis in Brunthill, Andrew Milne and Patrick Moir in Petcow, and David Beane in
Udny. James Anderson, notary public. [268, Box 9.
2406. 1649.] Charter, with name of grantee hhnil:, by Alexander Menzies
of Comries, of the lands of Balnagaird, Balna\eit, Itorow, Connies, etc. etc. : To be
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held in feu-f;irni for the various reddciido.s named. Signed and dated at Ralnagaird,
lO-t'J. Donald lioljertson, son lawful of John Koliertson of Invar, is named as a
witness. [477, Box 14.
2407. l^tli January 1G50.] Precept by John Byres, son lawful to the late Sir
J(jhn Byres of Coates, knight, as superior, for infefting Jiiiin Bell, grandson of John
Bell, deceased, son of the late James Bell, residing at the Water of Leith, as heir of his
grandfather, in that eastern half of a piece of ground of the lands of Coittis, containing
houses, etc., granaries, etc., as described, lying at the water of Leith, between the rivulet
called 'the Stryp,' running from Bowbut Loch on the east, the load to Belsmylne on
the south, other pieces of land belonging to James Kincaid, laird of the feu-farm of the
other half of Coates, Andrew Johnstoun and Agnes Kincaid, hi.s spouse, sub-tenants, on
the west, and the water of Leith on the north. Reddendo, Gs. 8d. Scots yearly. At
Edinburgh, 10th January 16.50. Witnesses, Alexander Horsburgh, merchant in Edin-
burgh, and John Mure, writer there. Cf. also Nos. 1983 and 2285 supra. [620, Box 18.
2408. 22nd February 1650.] Charter by Robert, Lord Balfour of Burghlie, as
superior, granting and confirming to General-Majok Robert Li'msd.vxe, now of
Mountquhanie, formerly designed Colonel Robert Lumsdane of Straweithie, the one-
eighth part of the lands of Strathkinness, with manor-place, etc., in the parish and
regality of St. Andrews and shire of Fife, which belonged to the late Sir .Tohn Wemyss
of Craigtoun, knight, and to his father, the late John AVem\'ss of Craigtoun, and were
ajjprised on 13th April 1643 from the late Christian, Euphamia, Catharine, and Isabella
AVemj'ss, daughters and heirs of the late Sir John, William Bruce of Balquharg, spouse
of the late Christian, Mr. .Tames Merser, minister of Cluny in Stormonth, spouse of
Euphamia, Colonel Robert Lumsdane of Straveithie, spouse of Catherine, and Captain
Robert Halsall, spouse of Isabella, at the instance of General-Major Sir James Lumsdane
of Innergellie, knight, then designed Colonel Sir .James Lumsdane, who afterwards
transferred the same to his brother, the said Colonel Robert Lumsdane of Straveithie ;
reserving to the granter, his heirs, etc., the coals, if any, within the bounds of the
lands ; also reserving those four acres of Nether Strathkinnes formerly belonging to the
late .John Richart in Nether Strathkinnes, with the ' outfield ' lands of the same, presently
occupied l:>y the granter and his tenants, which four acres are a fourth part of the said
lands of Strathkinnes : To be held in feu-farm for £2, 8s. 2d. yearly of money, with
four bolls wheat, eight bolls barley, and eight bolls oatmeal, between Christmas and
Candlemas, and nine capons at the usual terms, or, in option, 16d. for each capon,
with other usual services. At Edinburgh, 22nd February 1650. Witnesses, Sir Thomas
Fotheringaham of Freiland, Robert Arnot, son lawful of the late Mr. Heiny Arnot of
Condland, and Mr. Andrew Ayttoun, advocate. [2108, Box 53.
2409. 27th .March 1G50.] Charter by King Charles the Second coiitirming the
charter, of date 22nd November 1649, No. 2404 siqira, by the late ^\'illiam Seaton of
Schethiti, in favour of Captain Patrick Murray, now of Auchinhuif, of the whole
lands of Auchinhuif and Petcow : To be held for £5, 16s. 4d. yearly feu : with sasine
[No. 2405 xiqnv], dated 6th December 1649. At Edinburgh, 27th March 1650. A'o( in
Register. [2361, Box 60.
2410. 24th May 1650.] Attestation before Mr. William Wallace of Harburne,
and John Hay, advocates, sherift'-deputes of Edinbiu'gh, specially constituted, as to the
validity of certain deeds signed by the deceased .James, P^arl of Dirleton, father of
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Elizabeth, Duchess of Hamilton, at whose instance and that of her husband, William,
Duke of Hamilton, the proceedings were raised, — which writs refer to the lands of
AVambrough, priory-house of Gilfoord and Gilfoord Park, in Surrey, pui'chased from
.Tames [Murray], Earl of Annandalc. ■24th May 1G50. [1150, Box 30.
2411. 3rd June 1650.] Instrument narrating that James Bowsy, burgess of the
Ijurgh of Craill, resigned in the hand.s of Allan Millar, one of the bailies of that burgh,
a fore part of a tenement on the south side of Merchant Street (' vici mercatoris ') or
Market Gate, and bounded by another part of same tenement on south, the lands of
John FermoiU' on west, the common way on east and north, in favour of GEuiUiK Buwsv,
the granter's brother, and of his spouse, CuiSTlNA K.\msay, who were then dulj' infeft.
Done 3rd June 1650. Witnesses, Andrew Moncreiff, burgess of Craill, James Broune,
George Bowsy in Langhous Green, and Thomas Adamson, notary public. John
Dingwall, clerk of burgh, of St. Antlrews dioeese, notary. [1242, Box 33.
2412. 4th June 1650.] Extract Retour of Hew [Montgomery], Viscount of
AiRDS, as heir of his late father, Hew, Viscount of Airds, in the lands of Boghall and
others named [cf. No. 2245 .<«//"], in the parish of Beith, regality of Kilwinning,
Ayrshire. Kilwinning, 4th June 1650. [1447, Box 37.
2413. Oth Atigust 1650.] Ketour of Inquest made before Alexander Gibson,
burgess of Elgin, sheriil'-depute, by John Hay of Knokowdie, Kobert I)unl)ar, youTiger
of Boiggis, Alexander Innes in Netherglcn, AValter Lesley of Gedloche, James Falconer,
portioner of Coltfauld, Mark Mawer, portioner of Urquhart, Leonard Lesley of
Cheppeltoun, Mr. Thomas Gilheane in Monachtie, Andrew Leslej^ of Xether Glen of
Rothes, .John Lesley of Middiltoun, Mr. John Haj-, provost of Elgin, Thomas Calder
and George Cuming, bailies, and Mr. James Annand, notary, and John Milne, merchant,
burgesses of Elgin, who on oath declared AuriiiB.XLD Geddes to be heir of his late
father, Andrew Geddes of Estcill, in the lands of Wester Urtane, with mill, and the
lands of Easter Urtane or Little Urtane ; also the towns and lands of Daginsche and
Insche of Cardanie, with salmon-fishing on the Spey — lying in the parishes of Dundurcus
and Rothes respectively, and the baronies of Rothes and Barmuckatie respectively,
within the sheritl'dom of Elgin and Forres : held of the Earl of Rothes in feu-farm.
Reddendo, £G for the whole. Retour made at Elgin, 9th August 1650. Gf. also
No. 2192 sujmi. [953, Box 26.
2414. 16th October 1650.] Notarial Instrument narrating that George Hume,
one of the bailies of the burgh of North Berwick, passed to two tenements on the south
side of said Inirgh, bounded by the lands of Archibald Wricht, the lands formerly of
Archibald Douglas of HairlaAv, now of James Miller of Gourlabank, and otherwise as
described of date 15th February 1643, No. 2320 siipro ; and there, because it was
known to the bailie and to all of the council who were present, particularly to
Archibald Wricht, George Lauder, George Manderston, Alexander Forrest, and Thomas
Newton, that John Brown, dweller there, was the living brother-german and sole and
undoubted heir of the late Alexander Brown, burgess of said burgh, the said bailie gave
him sasine of said tenements, and cognosced and invested him as sole heir of his brother
Alexander. 16th October 1650. Witnesses, the above-named, and John Sindar, serjeant
of the bui-gh. "William Galbrayth, of St. Andrews diocese, notary. [2109, Box 53.
2415. 17th January 1651.] Instrument of Sasine following on a charter (dated
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at the burgh of Xe^miilns, 30th December 1C50) by James Broun, portioner of
(irciiiholnie, granting to XicoLAS Broun, fuller in Xewniilns, those houses and ^-ard
in Greinholm \nth that piece of land on the north-west side of said yard at the march
of James Nisbet of Oreenholm, presently occupied by James Banerman, with fulling-mill,
etc., which house and mill were part of James Broun 's half-merk land in CTreinholme,
in the 40s. lands of Greinholme, parish of (ialstoun, and shcrift'dom of Ayr. [See of date
3rd January 1617, No. 17G0 siqmi.] Sasine given by James Frow in Newmilns 17th,
and recorded at Irvine 19th, January 1651. AVitnesses [both to charter and sasine],
John Campbell at the mill of Newmylnes, David Broun, fuller in Newmylnes, and
James Broun, fuller there. Notary, Charles Hall, of Glasgow diocese. [3159, Box 80.
2416. 3rd February 1G51.] Instrument of Sasine follo«-ing on a precept (directed
to Patrick Montgomerie in Gifl'en, as bailie), contained in a bond of obligation, dated at
Irvine, 23rd December 1650, Ijy Allan Duidop, some time provost of Irvine, in favour of
Grissell DuxLor, his daughter, spouse of John Crawfmd of Cartsburn, and Robert
Crawfurd, their son, for infefting them in an annualrent of 560 merks, to be uplifted
from the lands of Boighall, Netherhill of Beith, Bigholm, Over Boigsyde, Fulwoodheid,
and Mershclland, in the parish of Beith, regality of Kihviiuiing, bailiarv of Cuiniingham,
and shire of Ayr, belonging to Hew [Montgomerie], Viscount of i^rds ; reserving
the liferent to the granter and Barbara Montgomerie, his spouse. Witnesses to
obligation, Robert Broun, town-clerk of Irvine, James Bryding, skipper, burgess there,
Allan Thomson, writer there, and James Rosse, dweller there, servitor of the Countess
of Eglintoun. Sasine given to Hew Broun, dagmaker in Irvine, attorney for grantees,
3rd February 1651, and recorded at Irvine same day. Witnesses, Bartholomew
Roberton, son of the late Bartholomew Roberton of Ernok, Alexander Eisat, William
Crawfurd in Irvine, and William Diuican, son of the late Duncan, cordiner there.
Robert Broini, notary public. See Nos. 2269 and 2239 supra. [190, Box 7.
2417. 26th March 1651.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a
charter, dated at Culross, 1st March 1651, by Patrick Sandie of Kirktoun, granting to
Margaret and 'Rebkea' Clow, daughters and heirs-portioners of the late John Clow
in Culross, one tenement of land, houses and gardens, in the lordship of Culross and
sheriffdom of Perth, contaiin'ng ten roods of land, between the lands of the late John
Reitche on the east, the sea-flow and common way on south, the late James Graj^'s
lands on west, and the ' Breas ' on north : To be held of Edward [Bruce], Earl of
Kincardine, his heirs and assignees, in feu-farm and heritage. Sasine' given by John
Sandie, one of the bailies of Culross, on 26th March, and recorded at Perth ISth April,
1651. Witnesses, Patrick Sandie, natural son of Patrick Sandie of Kirktoun, John
Ai-chibald in Waleyfeild, James Wallace, burgess of Dunfermline, and John Adame,
burgess of Culross. Robert Forrett, notary public. [1302, Box 3-t.
2418. 9th June 1651.] Charter by King Charles the Second confirming a charter
(dated at Edinburgh, 21st July 1650) by Sir James Leirmont of Balcomj', made for
fulfilling a contract, dated 4th June 1650, between him on one part, and Andrew Daw,
one of the bailies of Crail, and Robert Wood, mariner, burgess there, on the other
part, granting to the said Andrew Daw, his heirs and assignees, the just and equal
second part of the lands of Sauchope, and the just and equal second part of the manor-
place of the same, in the pailsh of Crail and sherifl'dom of Fife : To be held of the
king and his successors. Reddendo, yearly, two chalders three bolls of barley [bear],
and one and a half chalder of oats, or optionally, £6, 1 3s. 4d. for each chalder of
568 CALENDAR OF [Ui51
viptual, and 2Gs. 4d. of money, with other conditions, in feii-farni. AVitnesses to
l,eiriiinnt's charter, Alexander Baync, burgess of Craill, Alexander Leslie and
Air. Aloxan<ler Hon, AH'iters, Edinburgh. Confirnicd at Stirling, 0th Juno 1G51.
(ireat seal attached, entire. [170, Box G.
2419. If'th November 1G51.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding on precept in
charter of 23rd Juno 1G4G, No. 2.368 .■iiijnv, in favour of ALKX.VMiHit Calukhwood
and Janet Moffat, his spouse. Sasine given by Robert Mitchclsoun, bailie of the
burgh of Dalkeith, on 19th, and recorded in the general register 20th, November IG.'')!.
Andrew Nicoll, merchant in Dalkeith, and James Allan, junior, attornies foi' the .said
William and Janet respectively. Witnesses, William Penny, merchant in Dalkeith,
AVilliam fxourlay, Patrick Broun, and James Gibson, dwellers there, and James
Anderson, officer. John Scott, notary. [151-I-, Box 39.
2420. 10th December 1G.51.] Listrument of Sasine following on a precept in a
disposition, dated at Plewlandhill, 10th December 10.51, by James Skirving, elder of
I'lewlandhill, in favour of his lawful son, Ja.MRS SKii!V[N(i, younger, of the lands of
Plewlandhill, now occupied hy .James Skirving, elder, and formerly l>y his father, the
late Henry Skirving, lying on the north side of a 'dyk' called 'The black dyk,' by
which the arable lands of Plewlandhill are divided from the adjoining moors called 'the
moores of Laystoun ' ; and also of the pendicles of .said land called ' the Broadmeadow
and Blaiklaw' also occupied as .above, all in the barony of Keith Marischal formerly,
now in the barony of Keith Humliie, sheriffdom of Pxlinburgh, constabidaiy of
Haddington, extending in all to four husband-lands ; together with the teindsheaves
and rectory teinds now belonging to James Skirving, in terms of No. 2171 sujmi ; and
also that portion of the moors, pasturage, and hills of said town of Laistoun, which
were disponed to the said James Skirving, elder, by Sir Adam Hepburn of Humbie,
knight, in exchange for the common pasture which the said .James had over the whole
moors and hills of Laistoun, in tei'ms of a contract between them, of date 27th and
28th September 1643, and which portion is bounded thus: ' Beginnand at the west
nuik of the garden dyk of Plewlandhill, south ane cairt-gait that goes to ane litle
clcugh, and from that south the slack betuixt the Broun I)odwell on the west and the
Broun Dodhill on the east, the neirest Swapegate that goes to the Stoljsheill merch,
and so alongs without the merch dyk as the samen is meithed and merched with hutts
and hilliockis, with the priviledge of passage and cairt wayes when the rest of the tennentis
leidis, and reservand to the said Sir Adam and his successors cairt wayes as they shall
have use for them betuixt Stobsheill and Laistoiui.' Sasine given at the manor-place
of Plewlandhill by William Skirving in Ewingstoun, bailie, 10th December 10.01, and
recorded in the general register 2nd February 1652. Witnesses, liichard Skirving of
Over Keith, and William Skirving, his son, Alexander l\Lar.shall, forester in the woods
of Humbie, and William Black, servitor of the elder Skirving. Notary, George
Langlandis, of Edinburgh diocese. [2493, Box 04.
2421. 3rd March 16.52.] Charter Ijy Sir William Livingstone of West Quarter,
with cnnsent of Helenoi-e Livingstone, his .spouse, alienating in favour of David
Camphell, cooper in Falkirk, and Jean Matiieson, his wife, two houses, occupied by
William Flyming and John Listonn, with garden, fully described, James Suord, John
Levingstoun, meal-dealer, and Robert Lowrie, being neighbouring owners on east,
south, and west, lying on the south of the high street of Falkirk, in the regality of
Falkirk and shire of Stirling, under reversion. At Falkirk, 3rd March 1652. Wit-
1652] THE LAING CHARTERS 569
ncsses, John Burnc, merchant there, William, his son, John Simpson, merchant there,
and John Broun, notary public. [1127, Box 30.
2422. 12th March 1652.] Charter by Malcolm Ross, lawful son of the late
David Ross of Pitcalnie, with consent of Catherine Corbett, his spouse, in terms of a
letter of obligation, selling and alienating to Donald Ross, some time of Bellone, and
Makgai;et M'Kenzie, his spouse, in conjunct fee, their heirs-male, etc., the western
quarter of the easier half davoch of the lands of Midganie, also the Newlands, presently
occupied b}^ the granter, between the said quarter on the south, Grottmoir on the east,
the highway leading to Arkboll with ' lie Knokinherve ' on the north, and Barri.sgeat
and Nether Ganie on the west, with the Barrischapel, chapel yard, and chapel dykes
of the same, within the barony of Ganyis, abbacy of Feme, earldom of Ross, and
sherilTdoiii now of Ross (under reversion to the heirs of the late William Corbet, por-
tioner of Midganie, by virtue of a contract of wadset between him and John Corbett of
Little Reanie) : To be held in feu-farm of the granters for a yearly rendering of
twenty-three bolls of victual, carrying thirty loads of peats to the monastery from the
mosses of Feme, with ' Yuill and Fastingewinis hennis,' grinding their gi'ain at the mill
of Feme, and other dues used and wont. At Tain, 12th March 1652. Witnesses,
John Ross, lawful son of the late Hugh Ross of Tollie, Thomas M'Kenzie of Inner-
lawoll, James Hay, bm-gess of Tain, and David Forrester, notary public. [2944,
Box 77.
2423. 19th July 1652.] Instrument narrating that in presence of Thomas
Calderwood, one of the bailies of Edinburgh, Lieutenant-Colonel John Honryson of
Tunygask [cf. No. 1937 siijmt] by his procurator resigned in terms of a disposition by
him, elated at the Hague, in Holland, 29th June 1648, a tenement of land, some time
belonging to Thomas Henry.son, deceased, son and heir of the late Thomas Henryson,
merchant, lying on the north side of the High Street, having the close called the Auld
Provost's Close on the east, and otherwise bounded as described of date IGth January
1568 [No. 831 siqmi; cf. also No. 1239], in favour of IsOBEL Watt, relict of John
Courtie, apothecary, burgess of Edinburgh ; after which resignation the said Isobel
AVatt resigned (in terms of their contract of marriage) the tenement in favour of
William Johnstone, merchant, and Janet Courtie, her daughter, who were then in-
feft in one-half of an annualrent of 130 merks from said tenement, which, failing them,
is to pass to Helen Courtie, spouse to Neill Murdoch, apothecary. Sasine given 19th
July 1652. Witnesses, James Edmistoun and Andrew Kerr, merchants, the said Neill
Murdoch, James Younger, beltmaker, David Johnston and James C'leghorn, officers.
Notary, William Thomson, common clerk of burgh. [2238, Box 57.
2424. 21st September 1652.] Notarial Instrument narrating that David Ferguson,
one of the bailies of Kirkcaldy, gave sasine to Janet Reddie, daughter of Robert
Rcddie, weaver in said burgh, as nearest and lawful heir of her giandfather, the late
John Nicolsone, burgess, in a tenement of land on the north side of the High Street,
bounded by lands belonging to the heirs of John Williamson, baker, William Kcddie,
elder, and James Chr3'stic, and otherwise as described. 21st September 1652. Walter
Duncan, common clerk of the burgh, notary. Witnesses, Robert Lindesay, merchant,
Walter Stoddart, ' webster,' burgesses of burgh, Andrew Reddie, 'webster' there, and
Edward Kca there. [628, Box 18.
2425. 13lh October 1652.] Instrument of Sasine in terms of a disposition, by
4c
570 CALENDAR OF [1652
Hugh Lockhart of Bankhead, dated at the Bankhcad, Sth Octoljcr 1G52, in favour of
Hugh Lockhart, younger, his eldest lawful son, of the three-merk land of Bnnkliead,
the hnlf-merk land of Dobyland, the half-mcrk land of Forland, the foi'ty-pcnny land
of Skelh^hill, extending altogether to a four-merk forty-penny land, with the four-merk
forty-penny land of Glennes, lying in the harony of Loudoun, bailiary of Cunninghame,
and shire of Ayr ; also the four-merk land of Over Newtone, and pertinents, with ' the
pasturrag of beistiall and liberty of the mure of Carnseach,' according to the cjuantity
of the lands, used and wont, and the 40s. land of Achruthcrglen, the 20s. land of Some,
occupied by Thomas Wittburrnc, the 10s. land of Sornhill, occupied by Alexander
Smyth, lying in the Ixailiary of Kyle Stewart and said shcrifl'dom. Witnesses to
disposition, John Ker in Achinwitt, John Lockhart in Stanygait, Alexander and
Robert Widdrow there. Sasine given on the separate lands bj' Hew Broune in Quarter-
house, bailie, 13th October, and recorded in the general register 9th (?) December, 1652.
Witnesses, James, George, and Robert Lockhart, lawful sons of the .said Hugh
Lockhart, John Gemmill, indweller at Bankhcad. Notary, Daniel Hamilton in
Rodingheid, clerk within the diocese of Glasgow. [2505, Box 64.
2426. 30th October 1652.] Precept, issued by the 'Keepers of the Liberties of
England,' etc., directed to James Campbell of Lawers, as superior, requiring him to
infeft James Campbell, as son and heir of his father, the late William Campbell of
Culdares, in the two-merk land of Croftwallie, one-mcrk land of . . . [illegible], with the
mill and mill lands of Kerquhinnie, teinds, etc., in Kcrqnhinnic, in the sheriiTdom of
Perth, redeemable by the heirs of the late Sir James Campbell of Lawers, for the sum
of 2000 merks, in terms of a contract and reversion by the said late William Campbell
and Catherine Ferguson, his wife, dated at Creiff, 3rd June 1G20. Precept dated at
Edinburgh, 30th October 1G52. [3150, Box 82.
2427. 12th November 1G52.] Notarial Listrument narrating that Patrick Home
in Weddcrburn, as procurator for Marioun Gray, nearest and lawful heir of the late
Samuel Gray in Gunnisgrein, resigned into the hands of George Home of Weddcrburn,
superior, the cottage-land lying in the town and territory of Eyemouth and sheriii'dom
of Berwick, fully described of date 17th January 1629, No. 2029 supra; for new in-
feftment to be given by the superior, with consent of Mr. John Home, his tutor, in
favour of JoNET Gray, lawful daughter to the late George Gray in Gunnisgreen, and
of Thomas Robesone, her spouse. Done at Weddcrburn, 12th November 1G52.
Witnesses, Adam Tuedy, Alexander Vans, and Roger Graham, residents in Weddcr-
burn. John Dewar, elder, notary public. [645, Box 19.
2428. 20th November 16.52.] Listrument of Sasine on a precept from the
chancery of ' the Keipars of the libertie of England ' (dated Edinburgh, Sth September
1652), for infefting Archibald Geddes, as eldest lawful son and heir of his father, the
late Andrew Geddes of Essill, in the lands of Daginsche and Insche of Cardenie, as in
No. 2192 siqyra, 21st September 1636. Sasine given by Mr. John Hay, sheriff-depute,
14th October, and recorded at Elgin 20th November, 1652. Witnesses, William Ego
in Nether Urtane, William Hutcheoun in Inche of Urtane, Patrick Grant in Skirdustane,
James Geddes in Inche of Urtane, James JNIarquis in Boighead, William Gillcis there,
Thomas Young in Daginsche, and David Gray there. Notary, John Chalmer, in the
diocese of Moray. [2758, Box 71.
2429. 30th December 1652.] Indenture between Margaret Selby of Grindon
1653] THE LAING CHARTERS 571
Rigge, in the county of Northumlwrland, ^ndow, .and William Strother of Kirk
Newton, esquire, l)y which the former releases and surrenders to the latter one-half of
the manor of West Newton, in which she was seised under reversion. 30th December
1652. William Strother is, on the back of the writ, called Colonel Strother. [2082,
Box 52.
2430. 10th January 1G53.] Indenture between William Strother of Kirknewton,
in Northumberland, and others, including his uncle, William Strother of Cannonmylls
there, and Robert Shafto of Newcastle, in view of a marriage between the first-named
William and Jane Shafi'o, daughter of Marke Shafto of Newcastle, in which the
former settles certain lands upon the latter, with reservations in favour of Elizabeth
Heron, mother of William Strother, and a destination in default of heirs of the marriage.
10th January 1G52-3. Signed and sealed by the parties. Seals attached. [397,
Box 11.
2431. 12l]i January 1G53.] Extract Retour of General Service of Mr. Thomas
KATTitAY [sic, !. LuNiiiE], minister at Rattray, as nearest and lawful heir of hi.s father,
the late Mr. Thomas Lundie, minister at Capeth. Perth, 12th January 1G53. [3158,
Box 82.
2432. 2ith January 1G53.] Exemplification of a Fine. William Strother, Esq.,
acknowledges that the manors of Kirknewton, West Newton, and Langton, with the
advowson and others named, are in right of James Clavering, Esq., and James
Clavering and William Strother, gent., have given to the said William Strother, Esq.,
£2000. "Westminster, 24th January 1652-3. [2083, Box 52.
2433. 11th February 1653.] Charter by Thomas Denune of Little Miltoun,
alienating to Hector Douglas, younger of iMulderg, the south and east quarter of
the lands of Little Roanie, possessed by John Corbatt and his subtenants, vnth the
kiln and kiln crofts ; also the lands of Little Miltoun of Feme, in the abbacy of Feme
or barony of Geanyis and shire of Ross : To be held from the superiors — Little Reanie
for 14s. yearly of money, twelve capons, one mutton, one boll of oats, at usual terms,
and seven firlots two pecks of dry multure to the mill of Feme, and rendering for Little
Miltoun 56s. yearly of feu-farm. Dated at Tain, 11th February 1653. Witnesses, the
said John Corbatt of Little Reany, William Denune, merchant, burgess of Tain, and
David Forrester, notary. [2112, Box 53.
2434. 21st February 1653.] Charter by 'The Keippers of the Liberties of England,'
etc., granting to James Binnixc; in Foord the lands of Girtrig and Craehouslands, in
the parish of Langton and sheritl'dora of Berwick, formerly belonging to Christopher
Cokburnc of Chouslie [cf. No. 434 siipnt], and apprised from him [for 2540 merks of
debt and other dues] on 21st December last [1652], at the instance of James Binning,
as assignee of Thomas and Sara Binning, lawful bairns to the late Thomas Binning,
tailor, burge.ss of Edinburgh, and of Alexander Brand, spouse to Sara : To be held for
the former duties. Precept of sasine directed to James Lawrie, indweller at Dunce.
Edinburgh, 21st February 1653. [1994, Box 51.
2435. 26t]i March 1653.) Precept of Clare Constat by Sir Adam Hepburn of
Humbie, as superior, directed to Uoliert Inglis in Mossehoussis, for infcfting Patrick
Wauchope, now of Caiknuae, as nearest ami lawful heir of the late Adam Wauchope
572 CALENDAR UF [1653
of Caikmure, his father, in the lands of Blackcastle, Ipng near the lands of Easter
Caikmure, in the granter's barony of Creichtoun and sherift'doni of Edinburgh. Precept
ivritten by John Scott, servitor of John Wilkie, writer in Edinljurgh, and dated at
Humbie, 26th March 1653. Witnesses, Mr. George Hepburn and John Glas, the
granter's servitors. [2497, Box 6i.
2436. 14th April 1653.] Instrument of Sasine following on the precept in the
charter of 11th February 1653, No. 2433 supra, by Thomas Denune of Little Milton,
for infefting Hector Douglas, younger of Mulderg, in the lands of Little Reanie and
others described. Sasine given by James M'Culloch in Mulderg, as liailie, to Andrew
M'lvol)ert in Eerne, acting for grantee, on 14th April, and recorded at the Chanoiiry of
Koss, 1 2th May 1653. Witnesses, William Kos in Eerne, A\illiam Douglas, smith there,
John M'Culloch and William Denune there, David Kos, maltman in Little Iteany, and
Donald Kioch, servitor of the notary, David Forrester, of the diocese of lioss. [2471,
Box 03.
2437. 7th May 1653.] Charter by William, Eari of Glencairn, in terms of a
contract (dated at Paisley, 27th March 1G53) between him, on one part, and Alex-
ANDEU PoRTERFlELD, SOU lawful of Alexander Porterficld of that Ilk, on the other part,
granting and selling, under reversion as stated in the contract, to the younger Alex-
ander and his heirs, the 16s. 4d. lands of Kowntriehill, occupied by James Gardner,
the 19s. 8d. lands of Knappes, occupied by John Morisoun, the lis. 3d. land of Rowntrie-
hill, occupied by James Parke, the 10s. land of Dennestoiui, occupied by Alexander
Lockhart, the 14s. 2d. land of Dennestoun, occupied by Robert Mudie, the 7s. 6d. lands
of Dennestoun, occupied by Patrick Corruthe, the 7s. 6d. lands of Dennestoun, occupied
by ^Villiam Tinklar, the 7s. Gd. lands of Deiuiestoun, occupied Ijy James Laird, and the
7s. 6d. lands of Dennestoun, occupied by William Fleming there — all lying in the barony
of Finlaystoun Conynghame and sheriffdom of Renfrew, with the tcindsheaves, etc., of
the lands. The lands are to be held of the earl and his heirs, the grantee and his heirs
paying a yearly feu-duty of forty merks, and the tenants being bound to grind their
corn at the earl's mill, called Brigend mill ; with the usual duplicaiid and casualties.
Writer of deed, Robert Alexander of Blackhouse, writer in Paisley. Dated at Finlays-
toun Place, 7th May 1653. Witnesses, Alexander Conynghame of Cambuskeithe, and
William Gardner, ser\-itor of the earl. [30SS, Box 81.
2438. 23rd May 1653.] Recovery, before the justices of the bench of common
pleas, by William Strother, Esq., of the lands of Kirknewton and others, against
James Clavering, Esq., and William Strother, gent. Westminster, 23rd 'Slay 1653.
[2084, Box 52.
2439. 2Sth May 1653.] Notarial Instrument narrating that George Forrest of
Gymmonsmylnes, in terms of a charter of alienation, ^rith his own hands gave sasine to
W^ILLIAM Lamb, burgess of Haddington, and Janet Todrig, his spouse, of three acres
and a half of arable land \vithin the liberty of the burgh of Haddington, ' in the schot
of land callit Medowaikers,' between the lands of the heirs of Sir Robert Hepburne of
Beirford, knight, on the east, the land of the heirs of the late John Tate on west, the
biu-n called Myldsbiu-n on south, and the common way leading from said burgh to
Lethomburn on north, with the teinds of tlie same. Sasine given on the lands,
28th May 1653. \Vitnesses, Roljcrt Forrest, merchant, burgess of said buigh, Robert
Forrest, younger, tailor there, James Kobesone and John I'ow, officers and Serjeants of
1653] THE LAING CHARTERS 573
burgh, and Ilichard Gray, brother-german of the notary, Mr. James Gray. [2705,
Box 69.
2440. 6th .June 1653.] In.strument narrating that John Birsbane of Bischwptownc,
procurator for Eobert Sempill of Beltreis, resigned in the hands of Robert, Lord
Sempill, as superior, the two-third part of the five-merk land of Auehlodmunt [No.
1971 siqmt], in the parish of Paisley and shire of Renfrew, in favour of William, Lord
CochkjVNE, who was personally present. Done in the lodging of Lord Cochrane, in the
burgh of Paisley, on 6th June 165.3. Witnesses, George, Lord Ross, Andrew Sempill,
writer in Renfrew, and John Sempill, servitor to Lord Cochrane. John Quhyte, notary
public. [1633, Box 42.
2441. 7th June 1G53.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a charter,
dated at Paisley, 6th June 1653, by Robert, Lord Sempill of Glassford, to Willia.m,
LOKU Cochrane, of the above two parts of the live-merk land of Auchlodmonlh, on the
west side thereof, in the barony and shire of Renfrew. Sasine given by Robert Baird,
portioner of Craiginfioclic, Ijailic, to William Ilogsyard in Barscaven, attorney for Lord
Cochrane, on 7th June, and recorded in the general register 21st July, 1653. Witnesses,
Alexander Pollecke in Mekilbog, ^\'illiam Carswalle in Auchlodmuntc, Thomas Cochrane
there, Alexander Locheid in Quarreltoun, and others. John Quhyte, notary public.
[2U6, Box 54.
2442. 21st July 1653.] Charter by Sir William Livingstone of Westquarter,
knight, and Dame Helenor Livingstone, his spouse, alienating to James Bukne, malt-
man in Falkirk, and .JoNET BuKNE, his spouse, and their heirs, etc., the maltrkiln in
Falkirk, presently possessed hy them and formerly by Alexander ^\'ane, together with
those lands in Falkirk called ' the Boddome,' last possessed by John Watt, bounded by
John Burne's lands on south, Normond Livingstoun's on north, the ' Ladiesmylne burne '
on east, and the road from ' Grahmeis mwire ' to ' Ladiesmylne ' on west, as described,
in the town of Falkirk and shire of Stirling. At Falkirk, 21st July 1653. Witnesses,
George Livingstoun of Gardoche, James Callender, merchant in Falkirk, and John
Broun, notary, writer of deed. [1857, Box 48.
2443. 19th August 1653.] Precept of Clare Constat by George Home, portioner
of Gulane, for infefting Geokge Richardson, as son and heir of his father, Richard
Richardson, in the lands of Murefield, in the territory of Dirltoun, in the constabulary
of Haddington, and sheritfdom of Edinburgh ; an oxgait of land called Arohersyde ; the
kirk lands of Gulane; the 'Cokkin' acre, 'Clappards' and 'Booneland' [see Nos. 2179
and 2181 nqmi], in Saltcottis, Lucasland, etc., in the same barony of Dirltoun. Reddendo,
one penny. Precept to Walter Marshall, as bailie for sasine. At Gulane, 19th August
1653. Witnesses, Mr. John Makghie, minister at Dirleton, Andrew Makghie, his son,
John Richardson, sister's son to the grantor, and Walter Marshall, clerk to the session
of the kirk of Dirltoun, writer of deed. [235, Box 8.
2444. 6th October 1653.] Charter by David, Lord Cardross, as superior, granting
to Martein Crawford, servitor to Sir James Hope of Hopetoun, the lands of Blair-
ccsnock anil Garturs, in the parish of Port and shire of Perth, under reversion, the s;iid
lands having been apprised b}- Crawfoul from John (Jrahanie of Blaircesnock. Edin-
l)urgh, ()th Oct<jber 1653. Witnesses, Hugh Paterson, W.S., Edinburgh, Daniel Cathcart,
his servitor, writer of deed, Robert Patensoue, writer in ivliubiu-gh. [1596, Box 41.
574 CALENDAR OF [1653
2445. 7th October 1G53.] Charter by Mary, Countess of Bucclcuch, with consent
of her tutors, ratifying the disposition, dated 23rd May 1G35, No. 21G6 siijini, made by
the now deceased Andrew Forsyth in Dalkeith to Elizabeth Saidleu (now dead), then
his spouse, in liferent, and Maiwaret Fousytii, their daughter, in fee, of an acre of
land, as described in said writ, in the Tbornycrooks of Dalkeith. Dated and signed by
the tutors, Edinburgh, 7th October 1653. [946, Box 26.
2446. 7th October 1653.] Letters of Procuratory by Martin Crawfurde, servitor
to iSir .Tames Hope of Hopctouii, proceeding on the narrative that the lanils of Tilair-
ccsiiock and Garturs, in the parish of I'ort and slierilliloni of Perth, liclunging fuiincrly
to John Graham of Blaircesiiock, had been apprised from him to the granter on
24th June IG53 for £3160 Scots, and the granter now appoints, as his procurator, Ilario
Dow, brothcr-gcrman to John Dow of Arnchall, to resign the lands in the hands of
David, Lord Cardross, as .superior, for new infeftmcnt in favour of the granlur. Dated
at Edinburgh, 7th October 1653. "Witnesses, Hugh Paterson, W.S., David Cathcart,
his servitor (writer of deed), and James Galbraith, writer in Edinburgh. [2425, Box 62.
2447. 29th November 1653.] Retour of Inquest, held in the tolbooth of Cupar,
for serving William Pitcairne of that Ilk as nearest and lawful heir [in general] of
liis late father, David Pitcairne of that Ilk. Dated 29th November 1653. [507, Box 15.
2448. 3rd December 1653.] Charter by David Livingston of Balrowny, with
consent of Ogilvy, his spouse, granting and alienating to P.\ti!1C'K Living.ston,
some time of Benholme, now in Muretoun, the whole lands of Muretoun, as in charter
26th ]\ray 1629, No. 2034 sujnv: To be holdcn from the grantor blench, and of the
superior for feu-duty as before. At Brechin, 3rd December 1653. David Guthrie, son
lawful to the late James Guthrie of Pitfortliic, an<l Walter Lyell, clerk of Montrose,
witnesses. [1755, Box 45.
2449. 13th December 1653.] Charter by Sir Thomas Thomson of Duddingston,
knight, in terms of a contract matrimonial, dated 17th September 1627, between him-
self and Dame MARCiARET Scrymgeour, now his spouse, and her late father. Sir John
Scrymgeonr of l)udope, knight, constable of Dundee — which bound Sir Thomas to
infeft bis wife in an annuity of 3000 merks, or twenty chaldcrs of victual, ten chalders
of wheat and ten of barley, — granting to the said Margaret in liferent the lands of East
Duddingston, bounded by the west boundary on west, the bridge of St. Magdalen on
east, the sea on north, and the water of Brunstoun on south, with manor-place, etc., and
teindsheaves ; also those parts of Wester Duddingston presently occupied by James
liobertsoun, formerly by Elizabeth Wauchope and the late John Borthuik, the late
Robert Ker and Katharine Thomson, his .spouse ; also that part occupied by Andrew
Symontoun, miller, and the whole mill of Wester Duddingston, mill lands, nudtui-es,
etc. ; Adamcs-Law and Quhythauch, also occupied hy Andrew Symontoun, with teind-
sheaves and rectory teinds, — of old Ij'ing in the lordship of Kelso, but now in the
tenandry and parish of Duddingston and shcrilTdom of Edinlnu'gh : To be held blench
for one penny Scots. Dated at Easter iJuddingston, 13th December 1653. Witnesses,
Sir John Ilay of Barra, knight, Patrick Thomson, the givinter's eldest son, John Paip,
younger, eldest son of Mr. John Paip, advocate, and Mr. James Cheyne, writer.
[2101, Box 53.
2450. 20th January 1654.] Precept from the Chancery of Oliver, Lord i'rotector,
1654] THE LAING CHARTERS 575
for iiifefting Hew, now Viscount of Aiuds, as heir of the late Hew, Viscount of Airds,
his father, in the 33s. 4d. lands of Boghall and others, exactly as described of date
22nd August 1559, No. 704 supra, and the four-merk land of Mershelland, as described of
date 10th November 1558, No. G91 supra, in the sheriffdom of Ayr; taking security
for £82, 10s. for feu-duties of Boghall and others, which have been in non-entry for
eleven years, at £7, 10s. yearly; also £15 for duplication; also of £33, sixty-six
capons, sixty-six hens, sixty-six carriages, feu-duties of Mershelland, at the yearly sum
of £3, six capons, six hens, six carriages ; also £6, twelve capons, twelve hens and twelve
carriages, of duplication of the feu-farm. Given at Edinburgh, 20th January 1C54.
[2G18, Box 67.
2451. 8th February 1654.] Instrument of Sasine following on the charter of date
21st July 1G53, No. 2442 sujrra, of the malt-kiln, etc., in favour of James Bukne and his
spouse. Sasine given 30th December 1653, and recorded at Stirling 8th February
1654. Witnesses, Thomas Biu-ne, son of Eobert Burne, portioner of Falkirk, James
Callender and James Johnstoun there, and others. John Broun, notary public.
[1858, Box 48.
2452. 15th February 1654.] Disposition by Mr. Thomas Rig of Aithernie, pro-
prietor, with consent of Anna Dundas, his spouse, in favour of Thomas Andro in
Manuelrig and of IsOBELLA Ballantyne, his spouse, of the half of the four-mork land
of Manualrig, part of the lands and barony of Manualfouls, with common pasture and
other rights on the moor of Morrowing-side ; also the other half of the same lands, in
the barony of Manualfoulls and sheriffdom of Stirling : To be held from the granter of
the superior in free blench for one silver penny, if a.sked, and taking their oats to be
ground at the mill of Compstoun, at the rate of one peck for every six firlots of multure,
and the knaveship used and wont ; with a clause transferring any rights to the teind-
sheaves of these lands under a disposition by the late Robert Hamilton of Stravethie to
the late William Rig, father of the granter. Dated at Linlithgow and Aithernie,
2nd December 1653 and 15th February 1654. Witnesses, Alexander Crawfurd of
Manuallmylne, Mr. Andrew Ker, clerk of Linlithgow, Andrew Crawfurd, his servitor,
and Walter Rig, the granter's brother. [1337, Box 35.
2453. IGth February 1654.] Ratification by Anna Dundas of the preceding dis-
position by her husband, Thomas Rig, of the lands of Manuelrig, to Tnojus Andro.
Dated at Kirkcaldy, 16th February 1654. Witnesses, Mr. Patrick Rig, son to the late
William Rig of Aithernie, John Heysonc, merchant, burgess of Linlithgow, and Alexander
Crawfurd of Manuallmylne. Andrew Ker, notary public. [1338, Box 35.
2454. 26th June 1654.] Instrument narrating that the procurator for George Bell,
portioner of Redpath, proprietor of the subjects, and for John Turnbull in Appletree-
Icaves, in terms of their disposition (dated 22nd June 1653) to Robert Darling in
Adinstoun, and assignation by him of date 31st October 1653, resigned in the hands of
John, Earl of Haddington, etc., the superior, that part of the lands of Appletrccleaves
lying above the ' gait ' or road between Appletrccleaves and Langhaugh, and also those
portions of Langhaugh lying below said road, etc., as the same were possessed by John
Tui'iibull and Margaret Cairncross, his wife, in the lordship and regality of Jlelroso,
p.uish thereof, and shire of Roxburgh ; which resignation the earl received, and
immediately gave and delivered back the said lands (which are a part of the third part
of the whole lands of Apiltriclieves, contained in charter by the earl, of date 14th
576 CALENDAR OF [1654
March 1048) to Thomas Wilkie, scrx-itor of the Lady Trabroun, as procurator on behalf
of the said Robert Darling, and MAKfJARET Dakling, his spouse, in liferent, and
Andrew Darling, their son, in fee. Done at Tynningham in the earl's bedchamber,
at 2 P.M. on 2Gth June 1G5-1. Witnesses, William Nisbet, Alexander Browne, AVilliam
Sinclair and William Tennent, servants of the earl. Notary, Mr. James Cheyne, of
the diocese of Aberdeen. [2285, Box 58.
2455. 1st August 1654.] Instrument of Sasine following on a disposition by
Andrew Ker of Littledoan (dated at Nenthorn, 16th January 1654), granting to
Ani)i;e\v I'niNGiLL, chirurgeon, portioncr of Nenthorne, an annualrent of .£120, 13s. 4d.
from the town and lands of Nenthorn in Berwickshire, mortgaged to the grantee.
Sasine given by Thomas Pearson in Nenthorneburn-brae, 1st August 1054, and
recorded 11th of that month at Kelso. Witnesses, Alexander Pringill in Nenthorne
mill, Andrew Pringill, his brother, Archibald Fairl)airn, miller there, and William
Scheill. Notary, Thomas Pearson. [2382, Box 01.
2456. 25th August 1054.] Charter by Alexander Porterfield of that Ilk, in terms
of a contract between James Conynghame of Quarreltoune, brother to the late William
Conynghame of Quarreltoune, on first part, John Schawe of Greinoke, on second part,
and the granter, with John Porterfield, his eldest son, on third part, giving and
granting to the said .John Schawe, his heirs and assignees, that portion of the granter's
lands called the Mains of Watterstoun, with tower, etc., possessed by Archilxald Lockhai't,
and by James Wallace and William ■\\'alker, his subtenants, extending to a 30s. land,
in the barony of Kanfurlie-Conynghame, parish of Kilbarchan, and sheriffdom of
Renfrew : To lie held from the granter of his superior, William, Earl of Glencairn
paying one penny Scots blench to the granter, or to the superior, yearly, since the said
John Schawe's changing of the superior, the feu-duties proportional to the lands, and
otherwise as in a contract [date blank] between the late James, Earl of Glencairn, and
the late William, Lord Kilmaurs, his son, and the deceased Laird of Watterstoun,
assigned by the deceased laird to the present gi-anter. Charter dated at Paisley, 25th
August 1054. Witnesses, James Shaw, servant to John Shaw, Alexander Burne in
Paisley, Alexander Gierke there, Robert Alexander and John Quhyte, writers there.
[1417, Box 37.
2457. 30th August 1654.] Charter by Archibald Tod, provost of Edinburgh, the
bailies and council, as superiors of part of the regality of Broughton, granting and con-
firming to Alexander Mathie, maltman, burgess of the Canongato, and Jean Nlsdet,
his spouse, that north tenement of land as described, some time pertaining to Francis
Multray, dagmaker, burgess of the Canongate, afterwards to John Plenderleith, mer-
chant, burgess, and Janet Hamilton, his spouse (excepting a low north booth and back-
house belonging to the heirs of the late Alexander Alexander, skinner), which north
tenement, excepting as above, contains a low booth, presently possessed by Alexander
Wilson, dagmaker, a high house above it possessed by AVilliam M'Cullo, bowar, another
high house above it possessed by Thomas Quhyt, cutler, and another house above it
possessed by Walter Duncane,— lying in the burgh of Canongate, on the east side of
Leith Wynd [and otherwise as in No. 2369 svjm, of date 26th August 1646], and lately
belonging to Robert Quhyt, cutler, and Elspeth Bruce, his spouse, who resigned the
same to Alexander Mathie ; also another tenement, that low house or north booth some
time l)elonging to Andrew Hamilton, skinner, burgess, then to the late Alexander
Alexander, son of the late John Alexander in the Hill of Dripps, occupied lately by
1655] THE LAING CHARTERS 577
Isobel Pollok, relict of the said late Alexander, and William Walker, hammerman,
burgess of Canongate, and now by Da\id Wallace, dagmaker, off the tenement
of the late Janet Crawford, lying in the burgh of Canongate, in Leith W3-nd, on
east side, between the tenement of the late William Chrystisoun, now of Mr. James
Hannay, minister, on south, the late David Millar's land, now belonging to the heirs of
Robert Wedderspoone, on north, the land of the late Thomas Scott, litster, then of Sir
John Bellenden of Auchinoull, now of Miu-ray of Drumalzier, on east, and vennel
on west [of. 1st April 1588, No. 1156 supra], resigned by Mr. John Watson and Sara
Logan, spouses : To be held of the superiors for 24s. yearly and 10s. yearly respectively.
Edinburgh, 30th August 1G5-1. Noted as 'Registrat,' 30th August 1654. [2335,
Box 60.
2458. 18th October 1654.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in the
above charter. No. 2456 supra, dated at Paisley, 25th August 1654, in favour of John
SiiAW of Greinok. Sasine given by John How, elder of Damtoun, bailie, to John
Cumynge in Lonbank acting for gi-antee, on 26th August, and recorded in the general
register 18th October, 1654. Witnesses, James Conynghame, brother-german of the
late William Conynghame of Quarreltoun, John Cochrane in Greinend, John Wilsoun
in Pwkland, Alexander Locheid in Quarreltoun, John Stinstoun, miller there, and
William Gibsoun in Greinend. John Quhyte, of Glasgow diocese, notary. [3047,
Box 80.
2459. l"th November 1654.] Charter by Archibald Tod, provost. Hew Hamilton,
Robert Sandilands, Robert Murray, and Andrew Ramsay, bailies of Edinburgh, granting
to ' ane provident and discreet young man,' Mr. Johx Pape, eldest lawful son to Mr.
John Pape, advocate, all and whole the eight acres of land as described in No. 1719
supra (except that John Dougall, younger, is deceased, and his land belongs to Mr. John
Adamson, advocate) ; which eight acres belonged to A\'illiam Hoge, eldest lawful son
and heir to John Hoge of Drylawis, and Margaret Crawfurd, his spouse, and were
alienated by tlie said William and his spouse to Mr. John Paip, younger, advocate, and
Geillis Halyburton, his spouse, on 12th December 1636, and the letters of alienation
were assigned, on 24th September 1639, by the said Mr. John Paip to the said John
Paip, his eldest son, and his lawful heirs, whom failing, to Robert Paip, the second son,
etc., wherefore this charter is granted. Reddendo, ten bolls of bear, and at the entry
of an heir, £16 Scots, and at the entry of a new tenant, the double thereof. Dated at
Edinburgh, 17th November 1654. A portion of burgh seal attached. Witnesses'
names not inserted. Signed by the provost, bailies, and James Butter, their common
clerk-depute, William Thomson being town-clerk. [149, Box 4.
2460. 24th January 1655.] Instrument narrating that William M'Wirrich [or
M'reirrich ?], burgess of Inverness, resigned in the hands of Alexander Dunbar, one of
the bailies of Inverness, in favour of Williaji Robertson Joxsone, burgess there, a
rood of land in Domsdaill Street, between the lands of the late Donald M 'Robert's heirs
on south, the lands of John Cuthbert of Leith on north, the Castlehill on west, and the
high street on east. Reddendo, 3s. Scots. Sasine given 24th January 1655. Wit-
nesses, intei- alios, Findley Man, cordiner in Inverness, and Thomas Man, his son, John
Eraser, cordiner. Endorsed, 'This saising on the rood acquired by Culclachy from
David Robertson.' [1638, Box 42.
2461. 29th January 1655.] Obligation by THOMAS Stirling, lawful son to the
4d
578 CALENDAR OF [1655
late George Stirling, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh, in return for £100 Scots received
in cloth and other wares from Francis Cathcart, merchant, burgess of said burgh,
binding himself to repay that sum. Edinburgh, 29th January 1655. Witnesses,
Thomas Crawfurd, merchant in Edinburgh, and Archiljald Campbell, servitor of said
Francis. [1609, Box 41.
2462. 3rd March 1G55.] Charter by John, Earl of Wigtoun, confirming a charter
dated at Temple of Denny, 7th December 1644, by William Gilmor, portioncr of East
and West Bordlands of Dennj', and Euphemia Murehead, his spouse, granting to
William Gilmor in Seybeggs, and to their daughter Ei'piiemia, his future spouse, in
feu-farm, the 9s. 8d. lands of the barony of Denny, called East and West Bordland, in
the said barony and shire of Stirling : To be held of the Earl of Wigtown for 9s. 8d.
yearly, and other dues. [Witnesses to Gilmor's charter in 1644, Archibald ^lurehead in
.Mossyde, Kobert Gilmor, portioner of Thornra\yer of Auchinleich, John Wordy, son of
William Wordy, at Temple St. Ninians, John Cuthil at Temple of Deiuiy, and others.]
The charter of confirmation in 1655 is ivritten by John Edgar, son of Thomas Edgar,
W.S., and is dated at Cumbernald, 3rd March 1655. [1853, Box 48.
2463. 20th March 1655.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept (directed
to Finlay Logan, burgess of Dornoch, as bailie) in a charter of alienation, dated at
Dornoch, 21st February 1655, by Walter Murray of Abirscors, for infefling Mr. J^oies
Sutherland in Skelbo, and Elspetii Sutherland, his spouse, in the two davoch lands
of Kinald, teindsheaves, etc., in the parish of Dornoch, Sutherland. Sasine given
to David Sutherland in Cambussavie, for grantees, 20th, and recorded at the Chanonry of
Eoss 31st, March 1655. Witnesses, Robert M'Curchie(?) [writ faint], miller in Riiiald,
Thomas Miller there, and William Sutherland in Eiehalane (?). Notary, Thomas
Manson, of the sheriffdom of Eoss. [2764, Box 71.
2464. 15th April 1655.] Instrument of Sasine following on a disposition by
Thomas Stanehous, portioner of Maistertoune, dated at Inverkcithing, 26th October
1655, in favour of ANDREW Edison, maltman, burgess of Inverkcithing, of an annual-
rent of £20 from that eighth part of the land of Maistertoun lying in the parish of
Dunfermline and shire of Fife, luider reversion for the sum of 500 merks. Sasine given
by John M'Leisch, burgess of Inverkeithing, as bailie, 15th April, and recorded in the
particular register 12th May, 1655. Witnesses, John Alexander, servitor to Alexander
Anderson, burgess of said burgh, Harry Empslie, indweller there, and James Monteith,
wobster. Eobert Cant, notary public. [1551, Box 40.
2465. 28th April 1655.] Extract [made 'furth of the records lying in the Laigh
Parliament house,' by Mr. Alexander Gibson, one of the principal clerks of session] of
an instrument following on a precept of sasine in a charter, dated at Edinburgh, 11th
Januarj' 1655, by Andrew Ker of Littledean, granting to John Haitlie, now of Sneip,
designed in the charter ' of Londone, mercer,' the lands and ' roume ' of Sneip, \vith
mansion, houses, etc., teindsheaves, and teinds, etc., as occupied and possessed by John
Boyd, tenant of the lands, and as formerly possessed by the late Andrew Haitlie of
Sneip ; with the teindsheaves, and parsonage and vicarage teinds ; also the lands called
Dunsyres lands, containing three and one-fourth husband-lands and a cot-land — all lying
in the parish of Nenthorn, bailiary of Lauderdale, and shire of Bermck. Witnesses to
charter, Mark Ker, portioner of Cliftoun, John Wilkie, W.S., and Patrick Scot, In's
servitor. Sasine given by David Broun of Park, as bailie, to the said John Boyd in
1655] THE LAING CHARTERS 579
name of gi-antee, 28th April, and recorded in the general register 18th June, 1655.
Witnesses, George Pearson in Nenthorn, John Boyd, younger, in Sneip, Henry Stalker
there, and Thomas Williamson in Rughill. Notary, Thomas Pearson. [2574, Box 66.
2466. 1st May 1655.] Indenture between James [Murray, second] Earl of
Annandale, and Captain Henry Osdurne, Alderman of Londonderry, by which the
former demises and grants to the latter all the quarter-land of Eathen, lying in the
proportion of Duncanalley, in the barony of Boylagh and Banogh : to hold from May
day 1655, for twenty-one years complete, at £16 yearly rent. Dated 1st May
165.5. Signed ' Annandale.' [2767, Box 71.
2467. 15th May 1655.] Extract Eetourof General Service of Alison and Agnes
HEPiiURN, as nearest and lawful heirs-portioners of taillie and provision of their sister-
german, the late Janet Hepburn, spouse of John Thomas, merchant, biu-gess of Edin-
burgh. Canongate, 15th May 1655. [3119, Box 81.
2468. 17th May 1655.] Charter by David Graham of Fintrie, and John Graham,
fiar of Fintrie, his eldest son, with consent of Dame Jean Scrirageour, wife of John, and
other consenters [not named], granting and alienating (in terms of a contract) to Jajies
Graham of Monorgund, his heirs-male and assignees, the whole lands of Mains of
Erlestradichtie, in the regality and barony of Kirriemuir and shire of Forfar : To be
held blench of the granter's superiors. Dated at Forfar, 17th May 1655. Witnesses,
Captain James Grahame, son lawful to the said David, William Gray, sheriff-clerk of
Forfar, James Ogilvie, his servitor (\vriter of deed), John Gray, notary in Forfar, and
Thomas Eobertson, writer there. [3127, Box 82.
2469. 22nd June 1655.] Charter by James, Lord Forrester of Corstorphine, as
superior, confirming a disposition (dated 2nd December 1651) by Thomas Massoune of
Westmeidow, merchant, burgess of Edinljurgh, to Walter Kanken, eldest lawful son
of the deceased Mr. Gabriel Rankene of Backraw (under reversion), of a croft of land
and meadow, with house on the croft, on the south side of the town of Corstorphine,
in the barony of Corstorphine and sheriffdom of Edinburgh, between the lands of the
late William Seatoune on the east, the meadow belonging to William Forrester on
west, the stank at the on south, and the common street on north, 'and
tuo soumes of bestiall to be pastured upon the comone pasturage, with the fermoreris
guids of the toune of Corstorphine ' : To be held blench of the said Thomas, and of his
superior for the duties used and wont. Dated at Corstorphine, 22nd June 1655.
Witnesses, Andrew Dow, writer in Edinburgh, John Douglas, some time macer to the
privy council, now residing in Edinburgh, and Robert Alexander, servant of the grantor.
[1341, Box 35.
2470. 22nd August 1655.] Charter by Archibald Tod, provost, and the liailies,
etc., of Edinburgh, granting to [Captain] Jajies Crawturd, maltman in Leith, lawful
assignee of .John Crawfurd, cordiner there, certain lands and tenements in Leith — first
in the close called Close, the house, etc., 'sumtyme pertening to the deceist Johnne
M'Gill, merchant, burges of Edinbiu-gh, and Janet Heriot his spous, and of befor to the
airis portioneris of the deceist Mungo Naper, lawfull sone to the deceist Archibald Naper
of Meichiestain, of befor to Alexander Naper, his brother,' lying in the barony of
Kestalrig and .shire of Edinburgh, having the Venncl on the east, the land of the late
Alexander Ruch, now of the heirs of Barker, mariner, on west, the highway or
580 CALENDAR OF [1655
shore on north, and the lands of the late Alexander Husband, afterwards of the heirs of
the late Alexander Pearson, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh, on south ; also a back-land,
with half a yard, l^'ing on the south side of Water of Lcith, in the close called Falconer's
Close, between the lands of the late John Gibson, elder, on the north, the lands of the
heirs of the late John Robiesone, notary public, on east, the lands some time of the late
John Thomsone alias .Smyth, on the south, and the waste place some time of the late David
Home in Leith, thereafter of Janet Sched, his spouse ; also a tenement on south side of
Water of Leith, at the foot of the vennel called the ' Painsch mercat,' on the north-wust
side of the ' transc ' thereof, between the tenements of the said Mungo and Archil)ald
Naper on the north, the lands of Adam Gairins, some time pertaining to William l>utlie,
on the south, the ' Painsch mercat ' on east — all which were apprised from Patrick
Smetoun, son and apparent heir of the late John Smetoun, baker in Lcith, and of the
late Christian Crawfurd, his second wife, also from Janet Smetoun, daughter and heir
of the said John by his first wife, ]\Largaret Sched. Charter dated at Edinburgh, 22iid
August 1655. Witnesses, James Butter, James Philop and Robert Adamsone, servitors
of William Thomsone, town-clerk of Edinbiugh, and Patrick Walker, clerk of Leith.
[2748, Box 71.
2471. 28th September 1655.] Precept of Clare Constat by Archibald Tod, provost,
and the four bailies of Edinburgh, in favour of James Rae, younger, as heir of his
deceased father, James Rae, elder, in certain lands and tenements in Bristo, as described
of dates 14th January 1625 and 14th January 1629 [Nos. 1959 and 2027], the following
names of adjoining proprietors being added : — ^David Norie's yard is described as bounded
by the lands of Thomas Corstane, and of the late George Deans, on east, of John Hilstoun
and the late Richard Howeson on the south, of Sir Adam Hepburn and John Davie on
east, the Horsewynd leading from Society Port to Potterraw l)eing on north. A close
belonging to Janet Adamson and James Dodds is also referred to; 'the dyke <pihair the
athorne growis, or somerhous,' Ijeing one part of boundary, and particular directions are
given as to partition walls : To be holden of the city for 3s. Scots yearly. Dated at
Edinburgh, 2Sth September 1655, the precept being written by James Scott, depute-
clerk of the barony of Portsburgh. No witnesses named. [315, Box 10.
2472. 29th September 1655.] Instrument of Sasine in terms of a disposition by
Robert M'Clellan, elder of Bar M'Geawchin, and John [M'Lellan], Lord Kirkcudbright,
with one consent, in favour of Robert M'Clellan, younger of Bar M'Gauehein, of the
six-merk lands of Barm^gauchein and one-merk land of Blackmark, in the parish of
Kirkandrews and stewartry of Kirkcudbright. Sasine by William Gordoun of Robertoun,
11th September, and recorded 29th September, 1655, at Dumfries. Witnesses, Gilbert
M'llfatrick in Pluntoun M'Ghie, John Welsche, cordiner in Cairltoun, John Walnock
in Barm'^gauchein, and John Taggart in Markis. Notary, John Newall, of Glasgow
diocese. [2215, Box 56.
2473. 1st October 1655.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding upon and narrating
the above precept, No. 2471 supra, for infefting James Rae in said tenements. AVit-
nesses, William Rae, brother-german of James, John Haigis, gardener in Potterraw,
and John Gairdyne, officer in Portsburgh. Done 1st, and recorded in the particular
register of .sasines, Edinburgh, 19th October 1655. [316, Box 10.
2474. 9th October 1655.] Obligation by JnUN BnoWNE of Inglistoun, only
lawful son of the late Mr. William Browne of Inglistoun, narrating the disposition,
1656] THE LAING CHARTERS 581
No. 2377 supra, of 9th July 1647, and the lands there referred to, by John Crichton of
Crawfurdstoii, who has disponed his lands, etc., to the granter (who is content to marry
Agnes Crichton) and to his heirs-male, he and his heirs taking the name and arms of
Crichton ; and as by contract matrimonial of this date John Crichton binds himself to
pay to the granter 4000 merks, the said John Browne now obliges himself that if he
jiossesses the lands of Crawfurdstoun, etc., he will repay the said .sum to whomsoever
John Crichton shall appoint by will or otherwise. A reservation fiom the infeftments
is made of that part of the lands of Stewartoun granted \>y John Crichtoun to the late
John Craik, merchant, burgess of Dumfries, and which his son, James Craik, presently
possesses. Dated at Crawfurdstoun, 9th October 16.55. AVitnesses, Francis Irving,
merchant, burgess of Dumfries, and John Macburnie, notary public, writer of deed.
[3248, Box 85.
2475. I'-th December 1G55.] Precept of Clare Constat by John, Earl of Traijuair,
Sir Cieorge Maxwell of Nether Pollok, Sir Archibald Stewart of Blackball, and John
Stewart, fiar thereof, commissioners of Marie, Duchess of Lennox, for managing the
aflairs of her son Esme, Duke of Lennox and Richmond, directed to Malcolm Fleming
of Carderroche, as bailie, for infefting William Aitkin in Johnestone, as nearest and
lawful heir of his grandfather, AA'illiam Aitkin in Johnestone, in a 10s. lOd. bind of old
extent of the lands of Johnstone, with part of the mill of Badley belonging thereto,
in the barony and regality of Glasgow and sheriffdom of Lanark. Edinburgh, 12th
December 1655. "Witnesses, Gavin Burnet, W.S., Edinburgh (Mr. John Lauder, his
servitor, being the writer), and James Sandie, servitor to Mr. John Stewart of Kettie-
stone. [1346, Box 35.
2476. 28th December 1655.] Charter by Richard Lawder of Haltoun and Charles
Maitland, fiar of Haltoun (in obedience to letters of horning), for infefting J.VMES
Wilson, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh, in two crofts of land, presently possessed by
Janet Scheitletoune and her cottars, on the north side of Ratho, in the parish of Rathe
and shire of Edinl»urgh, apprised from James A\'ynrahame of A\'istoun and Mr. James
Wynrahame, his eldest son : To be held for the feu-farm and other dues accustomed to
be paid. Thomas Hodge in Ratho named as bailie in precept of sasine. Dated and
signed 28th December 1655. [789, Box 22.
2477. 2nd January 1656.] Charter by Andrew Ramsay, provost of Edinburgh,
with the bailies, etc., as superiors of the barony of Portsljurgh, granting to Alexander
Heiuot, maltman in Wester Bristo, son and heir of the late Henry Heriot, indweller
there, and to Barb.vr.a. Heriot, his spouse, three pieces of land of the west croft
of Bristo, bounded by the piece of land of the late Robert Gorgie, now of William
Hilstoun's heirs, on north, the late Gilbert Campbell's land, now of William Sinclair's
heirs, on south, the street on east, and the said wester cioft on west, with an annual-
rent of 30s. Scots from the lands : To be held of the granters for a yearh' rental of
13s. 4d. Scots. Dated 2nd January 1656. No wtnesses. [1771, Box 46.
2478. 3rd February 1656.] Charter by John, Rarl of Traquaii-, and others,
commis.sioners appointed by Marie, Duchess of Lcnno.x and Richmond, for managing
the affairs in Scotland of her son Esme, Duke of Lennox, etc., coniirniing a charter of
alienation dated at Glasgow, 8th January 1656, granted by Thomas Steuart, fiar of
Barscube, with consent .specified, in favour of William SiKfART at the fen-y of In.sch-
innan, of the ferry-boat of Inschiiman, ferry thereof, and all latids and rights thereto
582 CALENDAR OF [1656
belonging, as in No. 232 supra. Glasgow, 3rcl February 1656. Witnesses, William
Colquhoune, writer in Glasgow, Robert iMaxwell, his servitor, writer of deed, and James
Sanders, servitor to Mr. John Stewart, advocate. [1421, Box 37.
[A note appended to this confirmation states : ' The register money of this charter
is quitt to ^\'i]liam Stewart, he haueing given oath and promise to ferric over all
strangers free upon the Sabbath day, but in speciall James Bell, Col'. Henrie Sinclar,
and Georg Maxwell.']
2479. 21st February 16-56.] Commission by the Judges of the High Court of
Admiralty in Scotland, appointing John Sh.uv of Greenock an admiral-depute within
the boimds between the east side of Greenock and the west side of Finnart, in the
county of Eenfrew. Edinburgh, 21st February 1656. [969, Box 26.
2480. 5th March 1656.] Instrument narrating that John Ealstoun in Knock,
procurator for John Ralstoun in Auldhall of Ralstoun, his father, resigned in the hands
of John Kelso, one of the bailies of the biu-gh of Paisley, the half of a tenement
belonging to the elder Ralstoun, lying in Seidhill, within the said burgh, between the
mill hill and lands of William Rid, now of his son, John Reid, mealman, on east, the
passage by the back of the wall of the place of Paisley, the ' Seidhill grein,' and the
kiln of the late David Henderson, now of John Park, maltman, on west (Richard
Pateson, John Stewart, William Park, being other owners), and the Seidhill burn or
Corsflat on north : and that for new infeftment to Patrick Ralstoun in Bradheid of
Ralstoun, second son of John Ralstoun, elder ; and further, the said Patrick, in terms
of a marriage contract, of 9th April 1655, resigned the half of said half-tenement in
favour of his wife, Jonet Seiipill, daughter of the late John Scmpill and of Margaret
Snodgras, now spouse of John Adam. Done on the lands, 5th March 1656. Witnesses,
James Carswell, notary, John Reid, mealman, John Park, younger in Seidhill, Robert
Kirke and \\'illiam Ore, officers. Robert Park, of Glasgow diocese, notary public.
[412, Box 12.
2481. 27th March 1656. J Disposition and Resignation by [Major] John Home
of Carillsyd in fa\-our of RoKERT HoJiE, eldest lawful son of George Home of Dirrington,
of the roume and lands of Birksneip, in the parish of Stow and shire of Edinburgh,
bounded on east by the lands of Craigend, belonging to James Pringill of Torwoodlie,
of AVadderstone, belonging to Lord Borthwick, on south, George Pringle's lands of
Pirne, and Symontine, belonging to Lord Borthwick, on north, and the lands of William
Borthuik of Juhnstonelmrne on west, with the teinds of the same ; also the lands of
Dirrington, in the shire of Berwick, and in the same shire the lands of Nunbank,
bounded by Trottingsbaw, pertaining to Earl of Lauderdaill (occupied by James Fogo,
his tenant), on west and north, Horsupcleuch, belonging to the Laird of Whittinghame,
on east, and Whinrig and Dunsyd, pertaining to John Cockburn, brother to the good-
man of Chouslie, on south. Reserving the granter's liferent, and to Janet Skeine, his
spouse, her liferent of the lands of Birksneij). [Alexander Halybiu-ton of Coldinknowes
and James, Earl of Home, are referred to in the writ.] Disposition dated at Graden, 27th
March 1656. Witnesses, Thomas Bennett, writer in Edinliurgh, Simon Weild, servitor
to granter, James Pringle in Nenthorn, and Thomas Pearson there. [220, Box 7.
2482. 5th April 1656.] Instrument of Sasine following on a letter of alienation
and dispiisition by David [Erskine], Lord Cardross (28th February 1656), granting to
Andrew Iver of Littledean the kirk lands of the vicarage of Maxtoun, and the kirk
1656] THE LAING CHARTERS 583
lands of the parish of Lessudden, the latter = twelve and a half acres, as described in
No. 969 supra. Sasine given 5th April, and recorded in the particular register for
Roxburgh 5th May, 1656. Witnesses, Mungo Kiddell in St. Boswells, Hugh Kiddell
there, John Wode in Maxtoun, and others. Thomas Pearson, notary, ' of new againe
readmitted' by the commissioners for the administration of justice, etc. [65.3, Box 19.
2483. 8th April 1656.] Release by William Hall of Otterbourne, in the county of
Northumberland, gentleman, in favour of AVilliam Strother of Newton, of all claims
the gianter has over a tenement in Langton, in the parish of Newton, leased to the
late John Hall of Otterbourne, and now held by the granter, as his brother and executor.
8th April 1656. [2-301, Box 58.
2484. 9th April 1656.] Precept of Clare Constat by Andrew Ramsay, provost of
Edinburgh, and others, as governors of Heriot's Hospital, for infefting Jaxet ^Ioodie,
spouse of Alexander Maxwell of Sauchtonhall, as heir of her father, the late Thomas
Moodie, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh, in eight acres of land of the lands of Coates
called Langlandis, lying between the Corsburne on the south and west, the lands
formerly of the late Gideon Russell, thereafter of Sir George Tours of Garmiltoun and
Dame .Jean Ker, his spouse, on the north, and the lands some time of Clement Kincaid,
thereafter of John Byres, merchant, liurgess of Edinburgh— all in the regality and
barony of Brochtoun and sheriffdom of Edinburgh. Dated and signed at Edinbiu-gh,
9th April 1656. No witnesses. See also No. 1983 supra. [1311, Box 34.
2485. 20th May 1656.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a bond
and obligation (dated at Dunfermline, 19th May 1656) by William Pitcairn of that
Ilk, \vith consent of Anna Creichtoun, his spouse, in favour of Archibald Stirling,
indweller in the ])urgh of Stirling, of an annualrent of £297, -ts. Scots from the baronies
of Forthar and Docktoiui, in the parishes of Kettle and Kinglassie, in the sheriffdom
of Fife : To be held in free blench. Witnesses to bond (wiitten by William Barclay,
town-clerk of Stirling), Peter Walker, provost of Dunfermline, Mr. John Edmoundstoune,
minister at Kallmadock, and Harie Dow, writer. Sasine given by Edward Donaldsoun,
the granter's servitor, as bailie, 20th, and recorded in the general register 23rd, May
1656. AVitnesses, the said Mr. John Edmoundstoun, James Duncane and John Haig,
servants of said William Pitcairn, George Pautoun, miller at Forther mill, James Smart,
his servant, and Robert Whyttit, post in Stirling, Harie Dow, of the sheriffdom of
Perth, notary. [1333, Box 35.
2486. 26th May 1656.] Instrument narrating that Alexander Calderwood, bailie
of Dalkeith, as procurator for Isobell Forsyth, relict of Hew Austein in Dalkeith, and
Katherine Forsyth, wife of William Watson in Todlaw, resigned into the hands of Mr.
Thomas Leirmont, advocate, superior of the lands, an acre lying in the Thorncruiks of
Dalkeith, as described in No. 1359 supra, in favour of Margaret For.SYTH, youngest
daughter of the late Andrew Forsyth in Dalkeith, in terms of a disposition to her, 30th
March and 16th May 1656. 26th Ma\- 1656. Witnesses, Thomas Calderwood in
Dalkeith, John Dobie, baker there, and others. 'William Logane, notary public. [896,
Box 25.
2487. 2nd June 1656.] Extract Retour of Service of .John Brovn, now of
Inglistoun, as nearest and lawful heir of his father, the late Mr. William Broun, minister
at Gleneairn, in the kirk lauds of the vicarage pensionary of Glencairn [see No. 2037
584 CALENDAR OF [1656
sttjyra], valued at 56s. 8cl. j'early, and in the £5 land of Inglistoun, lying in the barony
of Glencairn and sheriffdom of Dumfries, valued at £20 j'cnrly ; also the two-merk
land of the lands of Glencairn, called the two-merk land, with corn-mills thereon,
presently possessed by Laurence Corsan (valued at £50 yearly), the said kirk lands
being held of the Protector, while Inglistoun and the other lands are held of James,
Earl of Quoensberry, as part of the liarony of Glencairn, and the lands have been in
the superior's hands since the decease of Mr. William Broun in October 1G36. Ketour
dated at Dumfries, 2nd June 165G. [3260, Box 86.
2488. ICth June 1656.] Charter by Andrew Ramsay of Abbotshall, provost of
Edinburgh, ratifying a disposition (dated at Linktoun, 19th January 1656) by James
Dennestoun in Linktoun of Abbotshall and Cristian Boiswcll, his spouse, in favour of
Henhv (tREIg in Linktoun and Marioun Niving, his spouse, of a tenement of land,
two roods in breadth, east to west, lately po.ssesscd by James Mathiesone and Katherine
Moir, his spouse, in Linktoun of Abbotshall, on the south side of the high street
thereof, bounded by the roods of John Gibbone on east, those of Mr. James Miller on
west, and tlie sea flood on the south, lying in the l)arony of Abbotshall and shire of
Fife; with liberty to dry ' quarrell' within sea-mark opposite the lands of Linktoun,
except the Salter-craigs : To be held in feu-farm for 16s. Scots yearl}'. At Linktoun,
16th June 1656. Mr. George Douglas, son of the late Robert Douglas of Clattic, and
others, witnesses. [1671, Box 43.
2489. 1th July 1656.] Listrument of Sasino following on a precept in a disposi-
tion by \\'illiam Pitcairn of that Ilk (dated at Forthar, 24th April 1656) in favour
of Akciiidald Angus, skipper in Burntisland, and his heirs by the late Marjorie
Gairdner, his spouse, of an annualrent of £40 Scots over the lands of Forthar Mains,
etc., and the lands of Dounfield, etc., all lying in the parish of Kingskettle and shire of
Fife. Witnesses to disposition, John Thomson, messenger, John Ros, burgess, and
Magnus Aytoun, clerk of Burntisland. Sasine given by James Hengh in Markinch,
bailie, 4th, and recorded at Kirkcaldy 18th, July 1656. Witnesses, John Law, son to
John Law in Markinch, William Donaldson, servitor to James Stanehous in Bruntiland,
and Allan Clepane in Inchgall. Notarj% Magnus Aytoun. [2908, Box 76.
2490. 14th July 1656.] Instrument following on a precept of sasine in a charter
of alienation (dated at Donyng, 15th May 1656) by James, Master of Rollo, directed to
Allan M'Gie, his chamberlain, as bailie, for infefting Andrew Moreis, now in Donyng,
and Jean Moir, his spouse, in that ' auchtane part ' of the lands of the middle ipiarter
of Findowy and three acres of Granco, with pertinents [in Perthshire]. Witnesses to
charter, the said Allan M'Gie, Mr. Laurence Rollo, brother-german of granter, and
John Yett, notary in Donyng. Sasine given 14th July, and recorded 22nd July, 1656.
AVitnesses, Xinian Moir in Donj'ng, David Moir in Kiiicledy, William Sword in
Dykhead, and James Wilson, lawful son to Patrick Wilson, in Doning. Notary, John
Yett, of the sheriffdom of Perth. [2706, Box 69.
2491. 15th August 1656.] Charter by Mary [Scott], Countess of Buccleuch, and
her ' tutoris testamentares ' in her name, narrating that in the tolbooth of Edinburgh,
on 14th December 1635, before the late James Leslie, messenger, the ground right and
all other title of the late Robert Lintoun, dweller in Dalkeith, in that tenement of land
in Dalkeith, with malt-kill, barn 'steipstane, cobill, well, and pertinents,' on the south
side of High Street, between the tenement of James Hog, son to the late John Hog iii
1056] THE LAING CHARTERS 585
Dalkeith on east, the tenement of John Watsoun on west, the high street on north, and
the ' bak vennell ' of Dalkeith on south, in the regality of Dalkeith and sheriffdom of
Edinburgh, was lawfully apprised from the said Robert at the instance of the late
A\'illiam Xeilsoun, cutler, burgess of the Canongate, and Alison Broun, his spouse, who
assigned their right to Thomas Symson, dweller in Dalkeith, on 6th April 1642, and
he, with consent of John .S\-msone, his eldest son, on 15th January 1655, disponed
the subjects to James Dick in Wester Coldoun, his heirs and assignees ; therefore the
countess grants and confirms to the said James Dick that fourth part of a husband-
tenement, etc., lying on the south side of the high street of Dalkeith, between the lands
of the said James Hog on east, the lands of the late John Lawsoun, afterwards of the
heirs of , on west ; also three parts of a cot-tenement on the same side of
high street, between the lands of the late James Heich (or one-fourth of the tenement)
on the east, the land of the late Nicol Watsoun, younger, thereafter of the heirs of
James Watsoun, on west, which fourth part of husband-tenement and three parts of
cot-tenement were l)uilt up and repaired by the late Robert Lintoun, and are now one
tenement, in the said lordship and regality : To be held of the granter for services used
and wont. See No. 1909 supra. Dated at Edinburgh, 15th August 1656. Witnesses,
John Scott, called of Newburgh, Robert Scott of Harwood, John Scott (writer of the
deed), ser\ator to Sir John Gilmour, advocate, and James Scott, servitor to Patrick
Scott of Langschaw. Signed by the countess's tutors. [1395, Box 36.
2492. 6th September 1656.] Precept of Clare Constat by Patrick Gillespie,
principal of the College of Glasgow, Robert Baillie, professor of divinity, and others,
regents, as superiors, with consent of Sir George Maxwell of Nether Pollok, rector of
the College, directed to James Hamilton, brother to the late goodman of Haggs,
as bailie, for infefting Annas Stirling, as nearest and lawful heir of her father,
the late John Stirling, indweller in Stirling (son to the late William Stirling, burgess
of Glasgow), in that ruinous tenement of land in the burgh of Glasgow, on the north
side of the Drygate there, boimded between the manse, of old belonging to the parson
of Cardrois, now to , on the east, the lands, of old belonging to the sub-dean
of Glasgow, now to , on the west, the burn of Molendinor on north, and the street
on south ; which lands are held of the granters for 20s. Scots of feu-farm, with duplicand
at entry of heirs. Glasgow, 6th September 1656. Witnesses, John Gillespie, tailor,
burgess of Glasgow, and John Grahme (writer of deed), servitor to Mr. John Spreidl,
writer in Glasgow. Signed by Principal Gillespie, Dr. Robert Baillie, and other
professors. Seal of the University appended. Cf. No. 1477 sup-a. [2712, Box 70.
2493. 18th September 1656.] Instrument of Sasine in favour of ;\1argaret
Forsyth, youngest lawful daughter of the late Andiew Forsyth in Dalkeith, following
on a charter, of date 26th May 1656, with precept of sasine by Mr. Thomas Leirmonth,
advocate, granting to her an acre of land lying in the Thorniecruiks of Dalkeith, as in
No. 2486 supra. Sasine given by Alexander Calderwood, bailie in Dalkeith, to Thomas
Calderwood, attorney for the grantee, on 18th September, and recorded in the general
register 6th October, 1656. Witnesses, John Symsoun, elder, in Dalkeith, John
Hopkirk, cordiner there, William Saidlar, maltman. William Logane, within the
sheriffdom of Midlothian, by authority admitted notary public. [418, Box 12.
2494. 15th October 1656.] Notarial Instrument narrating and proceeding upon
a precept of sasine in a charter of alienation, dated 3rd November 1655, by Colin
Campbell of Mochaster, granting to Robert Buchanan of Leny the lands of Easter
4e
586 CALENDAR OF [1656
Torrie [cf. No. 2308 S!y>m], as principal anrl in warrandice thereof, the lands of
Duillater, Portnellan, and Miltoun, all lying in the stewartry of Meiiteith and shire of
Perth. Sasine given to Donald Buchanan in the Cuiltis of Leny, as attorney for
the said Robert, on 15th October, and recorded at Perth 1st December, 1656. Wit-
nesses, Duncan Buchanan, notary public, and Duncan, his son, Robert Buchanan in
Miltoun, and Patrick Fergusone in Collindagill. [638, Box 19.
2495. 22nd October 1656.] Charter by George, Lord [afterwards first Earl of]
.Melville, in favour of his uncle, Mr. Thomas Melville, minister at Kinglassie, of
the lands of Admuire (excepting the pendicle thereof called Eyellie, some time occupied
by William Boiswell), in the barony of Kirkness and shire of Fife : To be held blench of
the granter. At Dysart, 22nd October 1656. Witnesses, James Melville, the granter's
brother-german, Mr. Thomas Murray, advocate, and Anthony and Thomas Murray, his
sons, and others. [2204, Box 56.
2496. 26th October 1656.] Charter by John [Scrimgeour], Viscount of Dudhope,
etc., granting to Patrick Louson, tailor, burgess of Dundee, and Maroaret Tyrie,
his spouse, and their lawful heirs, etc., a rood of land — the northmost rood of the four
roods which belonged to the late John Tyrie, macer, in the hill of Dundee, bounded
between the roods of William Lyell on north, the late John Tyrie's roods on south, the
acres of Dudop on the west, and the ' commone lone ' passing from the bailgait port of
Dundee to the town of Forfar on the east : the lands lieing resigned by John Tyrie,
son of the said late John TjTie, under reversion, containing the sum of 410 merks : To
be held in feu for a yearly sum of 6s. 8d., and three suits yearly at the granter's
head courts on the Castle hill of Dundee. At Dudhope, 26th October 1656.
Witnesses, Mr. James Douglas, the granter's chamberlain, and Thomas Wichtane,
notary. [1400, Box 36.
2497. 31st October 1656.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in the
charter dated at Edinburgh, [15th] August 1656, No. 2491 su^wa, by Mary, Countess of
Bucdeuch, to J.oies Dick in Wester Coldoun, of a tenement of land in r)alkeith,
as described. Sasine given 31st October, and recorded in the particular register 14th
November, 1656. Witnesses, Alexander AVauche, 'glassinwright,' John Douglas, Mr.
Richard Broun, Walter Lithgow, and John M 'Clair, all dwellers in Dalkeith. John
Scott, of the sheriffdom of ICincardine, notary. [1910, Box 49.
2498. 13th March 1657.] Letters under the quarter seal of Oliver, Lord
Protector, etc., directed to the sherifis of Ber^nck, narrating a petition by Mr. John
Belsches, yoiuigest lawful son of the late John Belsches of Tofts, assignee of James
Tarbett, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh, who had obtained a decree against Helen
Belsches, lawful sister of the late Sir Alexander Belsches of Tofts, knight, and Marjorie
Coupar, his sister's daughter, as lawfully charge(,l to enter heirs-portioners to the said
late Sir Alexander, and who renounced to enter, and against John Home of Mander-
stoun, spouse to the said Helen Belsches, for his interest, which decree assigned and
adjudged in favour of Tarbett the lands of Pittillsheuch, as in No. 628 sup)-a and other
writs ; the lands of Easter and Wester Plewlands, vdih the teinds of said lands ; also the
lands of Huntlie, West Gordon, Eunimelton, Woolstruther, Fawside, and Fawnes, in the
parish of Gordon— all lying in the sheriffdom of Berwick, with teinds, etc. ; and requiring
the sheriffs to give the said Mr. John Belsches, as assignee foresaid, sasine of the lands.
Dated at Edinburgh, 13th March 1657. [2575, Box 66.
1657] THE LAING CHARTERS 587
2499. ISth March 1657.] Disposition [paper writ, much torn] by John Crichton
of Cniwfurdstoun (in view of his having no apparent male heir), granting and alienating
(under reservation of a liferent to his vnie, Marion vLa\me, of 300 merks annually) his
eight-merk land of Crawfurdstoun and six-merk land of Stewarton, in the barony of
Crawfurdstoun, lordship of Sanquhar, and shire of Dumfries, to John Browne of
Iiiglistoun, his son-in-law, in liferent, and to Agnes Crichtox, his daughter, spouse
of John Brown, in liferent, the 40s. land of Mains of Cra^vfurdston and one-merk land
of Clawok, part of the said eight-merk land; also alienating and disponing (under
reversion) the lands named (1) to John Browne, his grandson, son of the above John
Brown and Agnes Crichton, accepting the name and arms of Crichton, whom failing, to
(2) Robert Ma.xwell, his grandson, eldest son of William Maxwell of Kirkhouse and
Jean Crichton, the granter's daughter, whom failing, to (3) John Lawrie, his grandson,
eldest son of the late William Lawrie, some time in Inglistoun, and of Margaret Crichton,
his wife, now spouse to Mr. Walter Gledstanes, minister at New Abbe}^ whom failing,
to (4) James Gledstanes, his grandson, son of the said Mr. Walter and Margaret, whom
failing, to (5) Robert Maxwell, his grandson, eldest son of Robert ]\laxwell of Porterak
and Barbara Crichton, whom all failing, to (6) Elizabeth Crichton, his yoimgest daughter,
and her heirs-male by her future spouse : with power of redemption by the granter as
provided. Dated at Crawfurdstoun, 18th March 16-57. Witnesses, Robert Xi.sbet, some
time Baron of Dalzel and now in Newbigging, John Shitlingtoun in Crawfurdstoun,
John Macbiu-nie, notary, and his servitor, John Mitchell, writer of deed. [3249, Box 85.
2500. 18th March 1657.] Another copy of the above; also much torn. See Nos.
2377 and 2474 supra. [3250, Box 58.
2501. 18th March 1657.] A third copy; also torn and date wanting. [3251,
Box 85.
2502. 23rd April 1657.] Charter by Mr. Patrick Grahame of Rothisholm, granting
to J.\JIE8 Grahame, his son, the lands of Rothisholm and others, fully described of date
8th February 1638, No. 2233 supra; also his twenty-four-penny land of Aeth, with the
towmales and quoyis thereof, called 'Quoybora' and ' Quoykyndnes,' with his udal
towiuale there, called Mackisones towmale, and his other towmale there, some time
belonging to the late William Sinclair of Tolhoip, lately occupied by John Symon ; and
his nine-penny land of Grobuster, with the three towmales of Grobuster belonging to
St. Salvator's chaplainry, occupied by the late Mr. John Gairdyne — all in the Isle of
Stronsay — under reversion of the sum of £8000 Scots. Precept of sasine directed to
Patrick Rowsay in Rothisholm. The charter (written by George Heart, brother-german
of William Heart of Rusland) is dated at Buiray, 23rd April 1657. Witnesses, Patrick
Blair of Little Blair, sheriff of Orkney and Zetland, Archibald Stuart, son lawful to
William Stuart of Maynes, John Henryson, servitor of William Stuart, and David
Anderson, notary public. [2667, Box 68. *
2503. 2nd June 1657.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept of elarc
constat, dated 14th May 1657, by James, Earl of Calendar, etc., for infefting Alexander
Cochrane, now of Barbaehlaw, as grandson and heir of the late James Cochrane of
Barbachlaw, in that fifth part of the lands of Easter Lenhous, called the Biu-ne, lying
rinrig among the other lands of Easter Lenhous of Slammannan, and bounded by the
lands of Strethes on the east, Badlormie on south, .\uchengray on west, and Holhous
on north, in the barony of Airthbisset, regality of Calendar, and shire of Stii'ling.
588 CALENDAR OF [1657
Sasitie j^ivon 2n(l, and recorded at .Stirling 10th, Juno 1G57. Witnesses, Robert Mcnzics
in Daliiuharnc, William Grintoun, smith there, and others. Andrew Kcr, notary. An
indorsation on the writ states that ' Henry Cochran of Barbachlaw is grandson of the
within Alexander, and son of another Alexander.' [1921, Box 49.
2504. 20th June 1657.] Charter by John Spreull and John Kelso, bailies of
Paisley, Patrick Cochran, treasurer, John Carswell, merchant, Hew Blair, tailor, John
Wallace, notary, John Wilson, elder, John Wilson, younger, maltmen, Thomas Justice
and William (Ircenleis, elder, merchants, John Snodgras, maltman, Robert Parkhill,
cordiner, Thomas Bryssoun, maltman, John Patcrson, chirurgeon, John Stewart, John
Park, elder, and Hew Paterson, merchants, burgesses of said burgh, granting, in terms
of a decree by the commissioners for the administration of justice, etc. (dated 27th
February 16.J7), to Malcolm FEitiiUsoN in Greinsyidhauche, a tenement of burghal
land [cf. No. 2370 siqmi and Nos. 2512 and 2513 infra] in the said burgh, in the
vcnnel called Burngait, on the east side of the High .Street, between the water of Kairt
on the east, the tenement of the late John Alexander, cordiner, now of his son James,
on the south, the High Street on the west, and the tunomciit of the late Thomas Inglis,
now of the late Robert .Sklaiter, on the north, formerly belonging to the late Allan
Hogisyaird in Pedenlie, father's brother and heir of the deceased John Hogisyaird,
burgess of Paisley, adjudged to the said Malcolm in payment of a debt : To be held
in fee and heritage for 20s. yearly feu-farm. Dated at Paisley, 20th June 1657.
Witnesses, Robeit Kirlie and William Ore, officers, and John Baird, drunnncr, burgesses
of said burgh. [3052, Box 80.
2505. 23rd June 1657.] Instrument of .Sasiiic following on the charter dated
at Burray, 23rd April 1657, No. 2502 .siqinc, by Mr. Patrick Graham of Rothisholm to
his son, James Graham, of the lands of Rothisholm and others, as described. Sasine
given to Edward Scollay in Strynie, agent for the grantee, 23rd May, and recorded at
Kirkwall 23rd June, 1657. Witnesses, Oliver Scot in Uregar(l), Malcolm Coupar in
Aith, Andrew Laughlane, smith there, Adam Blair in Holm, Andrew Mowat, Mr.
Patrick's servitor, and Oliver Moir in Kirkwall. William Heart, of the shiie of Orkney,
notary public. [1965, Box 50.
2506. ith July 1G57.] Charter by Dorothy Biltoune, spouse to George Biltoune
of Kinneill, and John Biltoune, his brother, commissioners of the said George, baron
of the barony of Kinneill, disponing to Mr. David Aldinstoun, reader at Leith, those
wester houses called the high and low tolliooths, with the piece close on north side,
now possessed by John Monteath and Elizabeth Raney, his spouse, lying in the town
(jf Borrowstouness, on the north side of the high street, bounded Ijy the tenements of
the heirs of James Hamilton, called 'James the King,' George Allan, younger, sailor,
and of John Burne, as described : To be held in feu-farm for 20s. Scots yearly. Dated
at Kinneill, Ith July 1657. Witnesses, Mr. John Tailfeir, .schoolmaster at Borrow-
stoness, and John Drywood, esquire. On the back of this writ is a formal ratification
by George Biltoun himself, dated 10th October 1657. [675, Box 20.
2507. 6th August 1657.] Disposition [paper writ] by Anna [Hamilton], Duchess
of Hamilton, with consent of her husband, William [Dougla.s], Earl of Selkirk, granting,
in payment of a bond by her uncle, the deceased ^Villiam [Hamilton, second] Duke of
Hamilton, in favour of .Tames HA.Mii/rnN of Dal/ell, and his heirs-male by the late
Jean Henderson, his spouse, or by any other wife, sixteen acres of arable land and three
1657] THE LAING CHARTERS 589
acres of stony or sandy ground and ' willinges ' [willows 1], lying on the east side of the
water of Clyde, to be marked out by march-stones — which acres were part of the
granter's £o land of Allantoun, and were cast from the west side of Clyde to the east
side by the impetuosity of the water, — lying in the barony of Hamilton and shire of
Lanark: To be holden of the granter in feu-farm for a yearly payment of 16s. Scots.
Dated at Edinburgh, 6th August 1657. Witnesses, Sir James Lockhart of Lie, knight,
James Hamilton, writer in Lanark, Robert Hamilton, W.S., and James Johnstoun, his
servitor. [2694, Box 69.
2508. 16lh Scptetuljcr 1057.] Extract Registered Bond by Alexander Short,
eldest lawful son of the late John Short, provost of Stirling, corroborating a bond of
])rovision by the deceased (of date 3rd October 1652) in favour of .NLvk(1AKET Shout,
his eldest lawful daughter, sister of the granter, and now spouse to AVilliam Stirling of
llarljcrtshyre, of the sum of £10,000, of which sum there is still owing to them 7500
merks, which the granter binds himself to pay at ilartinmas next, with £700 of penalty.
Further, the said William Stirling having become security for the granter (1) to John
Scot, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh, for £1000, (2) to .Janet Kilbowie in Stirling
for £500, and (.3) to Hugh Paterson, W.S., for 1200 merks, the granter assigns to the
said William [under reversion] his lands of the Kerse of Cambusbarrone, also twenty-
two acres lying below the town of Stirling in the ' new and old mures,' also the tene-
ments in Stirling (described of date 4th October 1661 infra), also five separate annualrents
due to the granter from the lands of the bridge of I)uml)laue, Ramuill, and others not
named [cf. No. 1691 sujmi]; also 18,000 merks due by the .Marquis of Argyll, 8000
merks due by James, ^Laster of Rollo, with a right to an apprising over the lands of
Campbell of Glenurquhie. Bond dated at Powhous, 16th September 1 657.
Witnesses, James Holburne of Menstrie, and David Moir, s-herift'-olerk of Stirling.
Extracted of date 31st January 1662 ; presented by John Adam, notary public, before
Sir William Livingstone of Westquarter, knight, and Norman Livingstone of .Milnhills,
sherifl-deputes of Stirling. [3115, Box 81.
2509. 21st September 1657.] Extract Act of the Town Council of Perth regu-
lating the admission of burgesses or gildbrothers who have not served as apprentices,
etc. Perth, 21st September 1657. [1083, Box 29.
2510. 22nd September 1657.] Charter by James Grant of Freuchic in favour of
Jajles Sutherl.\nd, some time tutor of Duffus, and now of Kinminity, alienating to
him the lands of Upper Kinminity, with pendicle called 'The Riggings'; also Nether
Kinminity, Upper and Nether Tormoirs, with the lands of Killeismonds and Hauchs, as
in charter of 13th April 1.598, No. 1343; cf. also No. 1199 siquu (the lands of Killeis-
monds and Hauchs l)eing divided from the lands of Hauchs, belonging to the heirs of
the late John Leslie of Hauchs) ; the lands of Ardoches and the lands of Auchindaren ;
with multures of the lands, and power to build one or more mills, but excepting the
multures of Over Kynmineties and Auchindaren, which are astricted to the 'over'
[upper] mill, called the New myll of Strathilay — all lying in the barony of Strathislay,
regality of Kinloss, and shire of Banfl': To be held blench of the granter and feu of
the superior, as in writ cited. At Wester Elchies, 22nd September 1657. Witnesses,
W'illi.ini (Irant nf Chriddellis, Patrick Name of Mourne (?), Mr. Jolm Orant of .\chrush
[.VL-lirosk], and John Inihulio, messenger. [1826, Box 47.
2511. 22nd September 1657. | Duplicate of the above charter by James Grant of
,590 CALENDAR OF [1657
Frcucliie to James SuTnEra^AND : The lands to be held of the Lord Protector in fcu-
fiirm for the yearly sums and duties stated in No. 1343 ; of. also No. 1358 sujmi. Dated
at Wester Elchies, 22nd September 1G57. Same witnesses as above. Alexander
Hay, brothcr-gcrman of Mr. John Hay, commissary of Moray, writer of the charter.
[19GG, Bo.x 50.
2512. 28th September 1057.] Charter by John Spreull and John Kelso, bailies of
the burgh of Paisley, and town council, granting to JiiiiN HAMll/niN, maltman, Iturgess
of the said burgh, and Wargaiiet Ale.xandeh his spouse, and their heirs, a tenement
of land lying in the veimel called Burngait or St. Mirrens Wynd, on the cast side of
the high street of said burgh, bounded on east by the water of Kert, on south by the
tenement of James Alexander, maltman, and that of the heirs of Robert Skl.iiter on
north ; formerly belonging to and resigned by Malcolm Ferguson in Greinsyidhauch
[No. 2504 sup-a] : To be held feu-farm for 20s. Scots annually, with burgh service, etc.
Dated at Paisley, 28th September 1G57. Witnesses, George Wilsoun, cordiner, Robert
Kirlie and William Ore, burgesses of said burgh. [193, Box 7.
2513. 29th September 1G57.] Instrument narrating that in terms of a charter,
dated 28th September 1G57, John Spreull and John Kelso, bailies of the burgh of
Pai.sley, gave sasine to John Hamilton, maltman, burgess of that burgh, and
]\L\i;(:ai;et Alexander his wife, in liferent, and their heirs, etc., a burghal tenement
in the ' Burngait or St. Mirreins wynd,' being similar to that described of date 30th
September 1G4G, No. 2370 .siyrr;, and with same boundaries, the tenement of James
Alexander, maltman, on south, and that of the late Robert Sklaiter's heirs on north.
Sasine given 29th September, and recorded at Glasgow 1st October, 1657. Witnesses,
John Carswcll, merchant, James Alexander, maltman, John Robcsone, mealman, Robert
Kirlie and William Ore, officers, burgesses of Paisley. Notary, Robert Park, of Glasgow
diocese. [2863, Box 75.
2514. 5th October 1G57.] Charter by Margaret Home, daughter and heir of the
late David Home of Harcarse, with consent of her husband, Harie Ker, fiar of Lintoun,
alienating and selling to Mu. John Scoukall of Humbie her lands of Harcarse,
extending to six husband-lands, and also that portion of the lands of Ryslaw commonly
called Harcarse, extending to a two-merk land, some time occupied by George and
Jasper Trannantis, bounded by the lands of ^\'illiam Davidson on south and east, 'and
from that, following west the heugh of the dyke on the south syde of that pairt of the
twa mcrk land callit Braidmedow to the balk on the west end thairof, and fra that
north the said balk directlie to the Boigend march on the west syde of the said balk,
the landis of Ryslaw possest be Johne Trotter and Thomas Nisbett, and the .said twa
merk land on the eist, and fra that eist the said Boigend march to the landis possest be
the deceist Peter Home, portioner of Harcarse,' lying in the parish of Fogo and shire of
Berwick ; also the land of Wester Mersington, in the parish of Eccles : To be held in
feu-farm, rental not stated. At Harcarse, 5th October 1657. M'illiam Ker, son natural
to the late James Ker in Galashiels, and others, witnesses. [1720, Box 44.
2515. 5th November 1657.] Letters of Acceptance by Hew Sempill in Boghouse,
narrating that John Shaw of Greenock, and John Shaw, fiar thereof, his son, have
alienated to the grantor that portion of their land.s called the Mains of Waterstoun, as
in No. 2456 supra -. To be held of the said John Shaw and his son in feu-farm for a
yearly feu-duty of 100 merks ; relieving them of the yearly stipend of the minister of
165.S] THE LAING CHARTERS 591
Kilbarchan, of eight bolls ten pecks oats, teind-meal, and other teinds. The granter
accepts all the conditions of the feu, and binds himself to fulfil the provisions. Dated at
Paisley, 5th November 1657. Witnesses, John Orr, merchant in Kilmalcolm, John
Patesoun, maltman, burgess of Paisley, Robert Alexander of Blakhous, writer in
Paisley, and Mr. Robert Wallace (writer of deed), his servitor. [3017, Box 79.
2516. 8th December 1057.] Discharge by Grizel Ogilvie, relict and executor
nominate of the late David Thomson, tailor, burgess of Edinburgh, and John Watson,
merchant in Edinburgh, now her spouse, to John Hepburn of Alderstoun, for the sum
of £122, 17s. Scots. Edinburgh, 8th December 1657. Alexander Watson, brother to
Mr. David Watson, W.S., and Haric Olifant, servitor of Lady Lugton, witnesses.
[1610, Box 41.
2517. 23rd December 1657.] Precept of Clare Constat by James, [second] Marquis
of Montrose, for infefting John Ewino, as eldest son and heir of his father, William
E^ving, in a 6s. 8d. land in the hill of Dundaff. Reddendo, 22s. 4d. Scots yearly, his
corn to be ground at the ' mure mylne ' of Dundaff, with other dues. Dated at Glasgow,
23rd December 1657. Witnesses, John Stirling, chamberlain of Mugdock, William
Colquhoun of Garscadden, writer in Glasgow, and Robert Maxwell, his servitor.
Signed by the marquis. [126, Box 4.
2518. 29th January 1658.] Instrument narrating that James Scott, servitor to
Patrick Scott of Langshaw, on behalf of John Douglas in Dalkeith, resigned into the
hands of the tutors of Mary, Countess of Buccleuch, an acre of land lying in the back-
crofts of Dalkeith, between the land of old belonging to James Reid, shoemaker in
Dalkeith, now to William Cunynghame there, on the east, the land belonging to the
heirs of the deceased Robert Porteous and Mr. James Porteous on the west, the back
vennel of Dalkeith on the north, and the land called the Serjand hauch, formerly Hew
Coldoun's, now William Scott's, on the south — all in the lordship and regalit}' of
Dalkeith and shire of Edinburgh ; renouncing the said lands into the hands of the
countess, as heir of the late Francis, Earl of Buccleuch, for new infeftment to be given
to James Dick in Wester Coldoun, in terms of a disposition dated 5th August 1657.
Resignation made in the countess's chamber in Edinburgh, belonging to William Blair,
burgess of the said Inn-gh, on the north side of the High Street, at the head of the old
Provost's Close, on 29th January 1658. Witnesses, Robert Scott of Harwood, Patrick
Scott, lawful son of the said Patrick Scott of Langshaw, Robert Baxter, his servitor,
and John M'Clair, servitor of the countess. Notary, John Scott, of the sherifl'dom of
Kincardyne. [3211, Box 84.
2519. 29th January 1658.] Charter by Mary, Countess of Buccleuch, signed by
her tutors, granting to James Dick in Coldoun the aci-e of land described in the
preceding writ, in the back-crofts of Dalkeith ; yearly feu-duty 3s. 4d. At Edinburgh,
29th January 1658. [1687, Box 43.
2520. 6th February 1658.] Precept by the Commissioners for administration of
justice to the people in Scotland, in name of Oliver, Lord Protector, etc., narrating that
John Wilson alias Myllie was retoured heir to his late father, John Wilson alias
Myllie, in those parts of the lands of Forthir called Hodgehill and Gregislatul, occupied
by his late grandfather, John Wilson alias Myllie, and that William Pitcairn of that
Ilk, the superior, had refused to infcft, wherefore this precept orders the sherifT of Fife
592 CALENDAR OF [1658
to infeft Wilson in the lands: to hold of the Government during Pitcairn's lifetime
only. Edinburgh, 6th February 1G58. [1427, Box 37.
2521. 23rd February 1658.] Trecept from Chancery for infefting Mr. John Hay
of Al)erlady, as heir to his father, the late Mr. William Hay of Aberlady [Nos. 2000
and 2295], in the 40s. lands of Land, the lands of Collingaith, in the parish and
barony of Lochkindeloch, Kirkcudbright ; the lands of Drum, Howlats-closc, Glenson,
corn-mill of Newabbey, salmon-fishings in the Nith, bounded as in No. 1G43 siq^ra; see
also No. 1641 ; the superiority of Barbcth, Corbellie, Glen, and of Loehloy and Kinher\ie,
in the stewartry of Kirkcudljiright, the feu amounting to £30 Scots yeai'ly, the fee
having been vacant for three years. Edinburgh, 23rd February 1658. [1790, Bo.x 46.
2522. 20th March 1658.] Instrument of Sasine following on the precept in
charter of date 22nd September 1657, No. 2510 sujmt, by James Grant of Freuchie to
James Sitherland of Kyimiynitie. Sasine given by Andrew Chrystie in Tarmor,
bailie, to Edward Thomsone, attorney for grantee, on 20th March, and recorded at
Banff 12th April, 1658. Witnesses, John Smith in Forgie, James Smith, his eklest son,
Alexander M'Kie, servitor to George Tailzoiu- in Torrichoyes, and James Smith in
liigens. John Imlach, of the sheriffdom of Banff, notary, admitted by the commissioners
for administration of justice, etc. [419, Box 12.
2523. 20th March 1658.] Another Sasine, following on the charter and precept
[No. 2510 supra], of the lands of Upper and Nether Kiimiynities and others named.
Sasine given 20th INlarch, and recorded at Banff 12th April, 1658. Same wtnesses
and notary as in preceding writ. [1435, Box 37.
2524. 22nd March 1658.] Instrument of Sasine following on precept of 23rd
February 1658, No. 2521 supra, given to John Hay on 22nd March, and recorded in
the general register 7th April, 1658. Witnesses, John Lindsay of Maynis, Robert
Broun of Lochill, and others. Thomas Hutoun, notary public. [1791, Box 46.
2525. 13th May 1658.] Letters Patent under the great seal by Oliver, Lord
Protector of the Commonwealth of England, etc., appointing Sir James Campbell,
knight, to be ' Lyon, our herauld King at Arms,' for his lifetime, with powers. ' Att our
Palace of Westminster,' 13th May 1658. Great seal appended, badly broken. [2410,
Box 61.
2526. 22nd May 1658.] Extract Eetour of General Service of Robert Tait, as
nearest and lawful heir of his deceased brother, John Tait, tailor, burgess of Edinburgh.
Edinburgh, 22nd May 1658. [2668, Box 68.
2527. 10th July 1658.] Extract Act of the Convention of Royal Burghs settling
a dispute between the merchants and tradesmen of Perth as to the Council, etc. Edin-
burgh, 10th July 1658. Printed in the Records of the Convention of Royal Burghs,
1615-1676, pp. 466-468. [1084, Box 29.
2528. 14th August 1658.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a
charter by Oliver, Lord Protector, etc., dated 23rd July 1658, in favour of Mr.
NiNL\N Lowis, indweller in Edinburgh, of the lands and barony of Wedderburn, and
superiority of that part of Hiltoun called Eykelheid, with a number of smaller holdings
1659] THE LAING CHARTERS 593
in Coldingham, West Eeston, etc., as described ; the lands and barony of Eyemouth,
wth port, the east mill of Kemergem, Whitsome, and Kirklands, the fishings on Tweed
called Upsetlington, between the west ford of Norhame and the ' Bendiebus ' ford ; lands
of Kettelshiel and Dronscheill, Jardanfield and Eainrig, and five husband-lands in
Darnchester— all in the sheriffdom of Berwick; the lands of Eainrig, Greenrigs, and
Deedrigs ; Handaxwood, with the teinds of the lands named ; the lands of Polwart, the
fishing on Tweed called Streimscholl ; the lands of Thurstoun and Dryburnefurd mill,
and others in the constabulary of Haddington ; the lands of East Shaws, Edrington, and
others named; all which had belonged to George Home, now of AVedderburn, his
father, the late George Home, and his grandfather, the late Sir David Home of
Wedderburn, and were apprised from the said George. Sasine given by Peter Strachan,
servitor of Mr. iUexander Spotswood, advocate, and Alexander Drysdale in Peilrig, bailies
named, on Uth August, and recorded in the general register 23rd September, 16.58. Wit-
nesses, James Wricht, Alexander and George Reid, dwellers in Peilrig, and others, John
Sempill, sheriff-clerk of Dumbarton, notary public. [1445, Box 37.
2529. loth September 1658,] Charter by Alexander Home of Aytoun, as
superior (^vith consent of his curators), granting to Alex.4XDER Home, ' Westir fewar '
in Duns, a tenement of houses, etc., between the tenement of land belonging to the late
Robert Gaumell on east, the ' passage gait ' on south, the ' old wynd ' and the lands
some time John Craig's on the west, and the castle wynd on the north, in the burgh of
Duns and shire of Berwick, lawfully apprised on loth May 1657 from James Allan,
younger, in Dunstounhead : To be held in feu-farm — duty not stated. At Dmis, 15th
September 1658. Witnesses, Alexander Home, 'Easter fewar' in Duns, John Home his
son, Robert White, the granter's pedagogue, and others. [2154, Box 54.
2530. 14th January 1659.] Extract from Books of Exchequer, of Discharge by
John, Earl of Loudoun, collector of teind annuities, to David Livingstone of
Barrownie [Balrownie], for a settlement of the teinds of the lands of Barrownie and
Muirtoune, in the parish of Stracathro, Forfarshire. Edinburgh, 14th January 1659,
[1423, Box 37.
2531. 4th February 1659.] Instrument of Sasine in terms of a precept, dated
11th January 1659, by Richard, Lord Protector, for infefting John Broun of Inglistoun
[see of date 2nd June 1656] in the kirk lands of the vicarage pensionary of Glencairn,
as heir of his father. Sasine given by James Crichton of St. Leonards, sheriff of
Dumfries, on 4th, and recorded at Kirkcudbright 11th, February 1659. Witnesses,
Mr. James Brotherston, minister at Glencairn, John Greirson of Capinoch, John
Livingstoun, merchant, biu-gess of Edinburgh, and John Rosse, servitor of the Earl of
Queensberry. Notary, Robert Newall, of Edinburgh diocese. [3261, Box 86.
2532. 10th February 1659.] Charter by Anna, Duchess of Hamilton, etc., with
consent of William [Douglas], Earl of Selkirk, her husband, selling and alienating to
Colin Campbell, merchant, burgess of Glasgow, the 16s. 8d. lands of Southhirst, in the
barony of Bothwell, parish of Bartram Shotts, and shire of Lanark, with the teind-
sheaves, etc. : To be held blench of the granter's superiors ; the grantee being bound
to grind his grain at the mill of Forrestburne, and to pay the 25th com, i.e. one peck
of schilling for everj' six firlots of schilling for multure, a half peck of sifted meal for
knaveship, and one-quarter part of sifted meal for the bannock, to the miller and his
servants ; also to aid in bringing home the mill-stones, and laying in the mill-dani,
4f
594 CALENDAR OF [1659
along with other heritors astricted to the mill. At Edinburgh, 10th February 1659.
Witnesses, James Hamilton, writer in Lanark, and John Young, writer in Edinburgh.
[1868, Box 48.
2533. 10th February 1659.] Duplicate of the preceding charter by Anna,
ichess of Hamilton, to CoLiN Campbell, merchar
and witnesses as in preceding writ. [2753, Box 71.
Duchess of Hamilton, to CoLiN Campbell, merchant, burgess of Glasgow. Same date
2534. 25th February 1659.] Extract from the Books of Exchequer of [blank]
disposition by John, Earl of Loudoun, etc., of the annuities of teinds of Scotland
annexed to the Crown in 1G33, and which King Charles the First, by a commission
dated at York, 7th May 1642, had empowered the lords of exchequer to dispone, etc.
Edinburgh, 25th February 1659. Witnesses, C4eorge Campbell, second son of the
earl, and Hew Penango, servitor to James, Lord Mauchline. Recorded 1st March 1659.
[961, Box 26.
2535. 19th March 1659.] Kxtract registered disposition by John, Earl of
Loudoun, etc., in terms of the Act of Parliament in his favour of June 1633, and a
commission by King Charles the First, dated at York, 7th May 1642, and also in terms
of the first article of capitulation between the earl and General George Monck on 1 2th
March 1655, granting to John Grahame of Gartur all right to the teinds of the said
John's lands of Blairsesnoek and Gartiu-s, for the sum of £111, 12s. Dated at Edin-
burgh, 19th March 1659. Witnesses, George Campbell, the earl's second son, and
Hew Penango, servitor to James, Lord Machline. [2980, Box 78.
2536. 19th March 1659.] Extract Disposition by John, Earl of Loudoun, in
favour of Siu Alexander Carnegie of Pitarrow, selling to him the annuities of the
teinds of his lands of Pittarrow and others named, in the parishes of Foldan [Fordoun]
and Conveth and shire of Kincardine, for the sum of £126, 3s. 4d. Scots. Dated 19th
March 1659. George Campbell, second lawful son of the earl, and others, witnesses.
[459*, Box 13.
2537. 22nd April 1659.] Instrument of Sasine following on a disposition by Sir
James Sinclair of iMurkill, dated at Dunraj', 30th March 1659, containing a precept
to Donald M'Ky of Bighouse to infeft Mr. David Monro, minister at Eeay, in a
three-penny land in Tubeig and field of Achamyrland and the parsonage teinds of
either of them. Witnesses to disposition, Mr. George Monro, notary public in Thurso,
William Georgeson, his servitor, Walter Innes of Skaill, Harrie Innes, writer in Edin-
burgh. Sasine given to William Sutherland, portioner of Banskirk, attorney for
grantee, 22nd April 1659, and recorded at Thurso, 29th April same year. Witnesses,
William Eead, Donald Monro, Rorie Gow, William M'Eoy alias Campbell, Andrew
Elder, dwellers on the lands, and John Anderson, Submister. Mr. George Monro,
notary. [269, Box 9.
2538. 12th May 1659.] Instriunent of Sasine narrating that James Dauling, elder,
skipper, burgess of Queensferry (in terms of a disposition dated 22nd April 1659),
resigned in favour of his grandson, James Dauling, younger, eldest son and heir of
the late James Dauling, skipper, burgess of said burgh, an acre of land disponed by the
late James Phillan, only son of the late Robert Phillan, burgess of Dunfermline, within
the liberty of Dunfermline and Halbank thereof, betwixt the lands some time of the
1660] THE LAING CHARTERS 595
deceased John AValker, now of Peter Walker, his eldest lawful son and heir, on the east,
the granter's lands on west and south, and the ' grein ' of said burgh on north. Sasine
given by John Turnbiill, one of the bailies of Dunfermline, on 12th May 1659. Wit-
nesses, Walter Potter, lawful son to John Potter, wright, Dunfermline, James Mudie,
weaver, burgess of said burgh, John Mylne, clerk in South Queensferry, and John
Lawrie, one of the Serjeants of the burgh. Henry Elder, of the sheriffdom of Perth,
notary public, now town-clerk of Dunfermline, notary. [2150, Box 5-1.
2539. 1G59.] Extract Agreement between the various heritors of the
parish of Borthwick as to their respective shares in upholding the fabric of the church.
Agreement dated at Borthwck, 1659; registered as a probative ■writ, 3rd July
1728. Extracted from kirk-session record, 5th July 1763. [1210, Box 32.
2540. 1th November 1659.] Charter by Hector Douglas of Mulderg, granting
imder reversion to Alexander Gair in Xig the oxganglands of Brigend, commonly
called the 'Ailhouse, Milne croft, Dowcat croft, Weitlands,' ■with pertinents, presently
possessed by John M'Robert and William Stronach, in the parish of Fearn and sherift-
dom of Ross : To be held of the granter for one penny blench-farm, and of the superiors
for £5, 7s. of silver feu-duty, and other dues [illegible]. Precept of sasine directed to
John M'Pherson, student in Chandrie. At Fearn, 4th November 1659. Witnesses,
Walter Ros of Balamukie, Andrew Ros in Fearne, and Andrew Eraser there. Da^vid
Ros, notary, common clerk of Tain, ■writer of deed. [2113, Box 53.
2541. 11th February 1660.] Indenture between Sir John Kaye of Woolson in
Yorkshire, baronet, Sir Thomas Beamont of Whitley, and Sir Thomas Wentworth of
Bretton, in view of a marriage between Sir John Kaye and Katiieuin ^^■ENT\voRTH,
wdow of Michael AVentworth of Wooly, Yorkshire, affecting the Manor of Hoidey, in
the county of York. 11th February 1660. [2121, Box 53.
2542. 1 1th February 1660.] Cliarter by Colin Campbell, elder, merchant, burgess
of (41asgow, selling and alienating to Robert Russell in Nathertoune of Blairmuck,
in the parish of Shottes, and his heirs, etc., the 16s. 8d. land of Southhirst, in the
barony of Bothwell, as described, and under the same conditions as in charter of 10th
February 1659, No. 2532 su}>m. Dated at Glasgow, 14th February 1660. Witnesses,
Peter Russell in Forrest, George Russell, maltman, burgess of Glasgow, and others.
[617, Box 18.
2543. 22nd May 1660.] Instrument of Sasine following upon the charter of 4th
November 1659, No. 2540 snimt, in favour of Alexander Gair of Nigg. Given 10th,
and recorded in the general register 22nd, May 1660. Witnesses, William Stronach
in Brigend, Thomas M'Geddie there, Alexander Grigor, William Bayn, and AVilliam
Dunein. Hugh Dallas, notary public. [2114, Box 53.
2544. 1st and 2nd June 1660.] Disposition by John Lundie, fiar of Stratherlie,
■with consent of Marie R;imsay, his spouse, and also with consent of his father and
mother, James Lundie of Stratherlie, and Mai-garet Orrok, his wife, in consideration of
8000 merks Scots paid by James Lundie, brother-german of the granter, and Elspeth
Henriesone, his spouse, selling and alienating to the younger Ja.mes and Elspeth,
their heirs, etc., those portions of the lands of Stratherlie calletl the Keiris [possessed
by Da\'id Tod] and the Damside [possessed by Patrick Boyd], being the east part of
the lands of Stratherlie, lying in the parish of Largo and sheriffdom of Fife, ■with
596 CALENDAR OF [1660
privilege of transporting ' wair from the wair sea ' to the lands, ' with divets in the braes
under the linkis ' for building and repairing houses, and pasturage for two horses and
two cows and their followers, ' be south and be eist and under the braes of the linkis,'
the said lands of Keiris and Pamsidc being bounded thus : — ' Haveing the landis of
Monturpie on the eist, north and cist, and Drumcldric milne burne, also on the eist
and south-eist, and the linkis of Stratherlie on the south, and anc fur comeing doun
from Monturpie throw the Mucklat to the meidow be eist the place of Stratherlie, and
goeing eist the meidow-head to ane know eallit the Hippiclaw, and doun be eist the
Mippielaw be anc evin lyned fur to the akcr eallit the Sniithis akcr, and goeing from
thence west the north side of the same Smithis aiker to the end of the Hawklaw,
goeing doun be ane evin fur be the west side of the Ilawklaw to the head of the
Weitlandis, and from thence west to the end of the Strangishaugh, and from thence south-
ward as far as the Loiiirlandis of the Strangishautrh, and from thence westward to the
Shortlandis of the .Strangishaugh, and from thence southward be the eist fur of the
headrig of the Shortlandis of the Strangishaugh to the aiker eallit Crysties aiker, and
from thence westward be a fur lictuix Crysties aiker and the Strangishaugh to the
west end of Crysties aiker, and from thence southward to the linkis on the west
pairtis.' And the granter binds himself to infeft the grantees in the said lands, to be
held from him of his superiors, to wit — ' the two pairt theirof ' to be held of the Ifight
Honourable Margaret Lundie, now Lady Lundie, for services due and wont, and for
ward, relief, and marriage ; and the other third jiart to be held of John, Earl of
Crawfurd and Lyndsay, in feu-farm for 29s. 4d. Scots yearly, as the proportional part
of ten merks 6s. 8d. payable for the third part of the whole lands of Stratherlie.
Disposition dated at Lincrlcven and Anstruther Easter on 1st and 2nd June 1660.
Witnesses, John Orrok in Balweirie mill, Robert Hcnrisonc in Pitcorthie, Andrew
Martinc, bailie of Anstruther Easter, Andrew Symsone, clerk thereof, and Magnus
Aytoun, clerk of Bruntiland. [736, Box 21.
2545. 2nd June 1660.] Notarial Instrument narrating that James LuNiirE, son
lawful to the deceased George Lundie, who was brother-gcrman to the late John Lundie
of that Ilk, in terms of the foregoing disposition by the said parties, gave to James
Lundie, younger, second lawful son of James Lundie, elder of Stratharlie, and his
spouse, sasine of the lands there described. Sasine given 2nd, and recorded at Cujjar
6th, June 1660. Witnesses, David Tod, tenant in Keiris, Alexander Gatharer in
Bruntiland, James Anderson, servitor to William Tod, tenant in Stratherlie. Magnus
Aytoun, notary public. [737, Box 21.
2546. 28th December 1660.] Instrument narrating that Mr. John Paip, younger
of Walifoord, resigned in the hands of Sir Robert Murraj' of Camron, provost of Edin-
burgh, and the bailies, the eight acres of land referred to in No. 21.59 supra, belonging
successively to Andrew Stevenson, George Dewar, older and younger, James Crawfurd,
William Hog, and Mr. John Paip ; also the three acres of land described in No. 557 sup'a,
belonging successively to Thomas Boyes, John Boyes, Stewine, John Wilson,
Giles Bicartoun, James Crawfurd, William Hog, and Mr. John Paip, elder; and that
for new infeftment to be given to John Davie in the Pleasance in liferent, and David
and James, his sons, equally, and their heirs. Reddendo, etc., not given. Done in
the Laigh council-house of the burgh, 28th Deceml)er 1660. Witaesses, John
Craufurd, cordiner, Mr. James Logan, clerk in the Canongate, William Broun, agent
for the Borrows, Robert Purdie, deacon of the weavers, and John Wallace, one of the
burgh officers. James Wright, common clerk-depute, notary public. [150, Box 4.
1661] THE LAING CHARTERS 597
2547. 2nd January IGGl.] Extract Oath taken by and admission of, John
Wauchop, macer, before the lords of council and session, made a burgess and gild
brother, as ' prenteis ' to William Wauchop, one of the present bailies of Edinburgh.
2nd January 1661. [2735, Box 70.
2548. 3rd June 1661.] Precept of Clare Constat by John, Earl of Wigton, etc.,
directed to Matthew Wilson in Wistoun, as bailie, for infefting Mr. James WiNiJAiiAAr,
now of Wistoun, as nearest and lawful heir of his father, the late James Wiiirahamc of
Wistoun and Middilrig, in the east and west lands of Middilrig and other lands, in
the barony of Thankertoun, within the sheriffdom of Lanark : held of the granter for
two merks yearly, with ward and relief. Dated at Cumbernald, 3rd June 1G61. Mr.
Henry Scott of Mosfennan, and others, witne.sses. [461, Box 13.
2549. 1st July IGGL] Instrument narrating that Andrew Douglas, macer,
procurator for James, Earl of Home, — in virtue of a contract of wadset, dateil i'Sth
and SOth December 1638, between the Earl and Sir Alexander, then Alexander Home
of Haliburton, his cautioner, on one part, and the late Mr. Eobert Craig, advocate, on
the other part, which contract was registered at the instance of the late Thomas Craig,
son and heir of Mr. Eobert — resigned in the hands of the Crown the lands of Lambden
in favour of Geouge Home of Caimes, designed brother-german to John Home of
Rentoun. See also No. 2371 supra. Done in the Exchequer House, Edinbui'gh, 1st
July IGGL Witnesses, Mr. Andrew Oiswald, Mr. Patrick Browne, Mr. William Burnet,
clerks of exchequer, and John Henryson, macer. John Trotter, notary. [979,
Box 27.
2550. 12th July IGGL] Extract Ratification in Parliament by King Charles the
Second of a charter, dated 20th August 1511, by King James the Fourth in favour of
William Rollo of Duncrub, of all and sundry the barony of Duncrub, and making and
erecting the lands of the kirk town of Donyng into a free burgh of barony, with the
usual powers ; also of another charter on 18th March 1642, to James, now Lord Rollo,
then Sir James, eldest son of Andrew, Lord Rollo, and to Mary Campbell, his wife, etc.
Extract dated 12th July IGGL Acts of the raiiiaimnts of Scvllaml, vol. vii. p. 2-48.
[571, Box 16.
2551. 3rd September IGGL] Precept of Clare Constat by Hugh, Earl of Eglintouii,
directed to John Montgomerie of Greinfut, as bailie, for infefting John Ritchie, now
of Ritchistoiuie, as nearest and lawful heir of his father, the late John Ritchie of
Ritchistoune, in the 13s. 4d. land of Nether Mains of Kilwinning, in the parish and
regality of Kilwinning, bailiary of Cunningham, and shire of Ayr, formerly held of the
abbot and convent of Kilwinning, now of the earl, in feu-farm for 15s. 7d. yearly of
new rental and 14d. of old rental. Dated at Eglinton, 3rd September 1661. Wit-
nesses, Robert Montgomerie of Hessilheid, Robert Broun, notary, and others. [481,
Box 14.
2552. 4th October 16G1.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that Robert Burne,
one of the bailies of Stirling, passed to that great tenement of land 'apud finem venelUw
Mariie ' [Mary Wynd], formerly occupied by the late John Short, now by Mary Scott,
his widow, then to that other tenement of land, with yard 'in venella Pistorum '
[Baxters Wynd], lately occupied bv •lohii iJucliaiian, bailie; also to another tenement
of land lying at the end of the Midleraw, commonly called 'Castlebreadie,' and there
598 CALENDAR OF [1661
John Cunyngham, burgess of Stirling, as procurator for Alexander Short, eldest lawful
son and heir of the late John Short, provost of Stirling, resigned the said tenements
in the bailie's hands in favour of AVilliam Stirling of Harbertshyre, in terms of the
obligation of date 16th September 1657 [No. 2508 supra, which see], under reversion.
The bailie then ga\-e sasine of the three tenements to James Kincaid, writer in Stirling,
as attorney for the grantee, on -Ith October 1661. Witnesses, James Iiussell, merchant,
James Gibb, 'polliario,' James Chrystieson, wood-worker, John Neilson and John
Leggatt, bakers, Duncan Buchanan, burgess of said burgh, Patrick Fergussone and
Archibald Smyth, Serjeants. Notary, James Norie, of St. Andrews diocese. [3116,
Box 81.
2553. 5th November 1661.] Commission under the quarter seal by King
Charles the Second, directing the macers of the covu-t of session to serve Hector
Douglas of Muldarg, as lawful and nearest heir of his eldest son, Kobcrt Douglas, in
certain lands in Ross-shire, there being then no sheriff of that county. Edinburgh,
5th November 1661. [1601, Bo.x 41.
2554. 19th December 1661.] Charter by Hugh, Earl Mount Ale.\ander, to fulfil
an imperfect disposition (dated at Athlone in Ireland, 26th March 1650), granting and
of new alienating to Sir John Sciiaw, younger of Greenock, knight, the lands of
.Marshelland, Boghall, Hill of Beith, Bigholme, Over Bogside, and Fulwoodhcad, as in
No. 2245 sujn-a : To be held in feu-farm, rendering one penny blench to the granter
while superior, and the usual feu to his immediate superior. Dated at London, 19th
Decemlier 1661. "Witnesses, Plugh M'Gill of Bellihornan, County Down, Hugh
Montgomerie of Ncutoun there, AVilliam Cheislie, writer in Edinburgh, and David
Logan of same city, in the kingdom of Scotland. [3040, Box 80.
2555. 22nd January 1662.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding on a precept
contained in a disposition, dated 16th February 1659, by George Preston of Craig-
millar and John Preston of Haltrie, his brother, conveying, with consent of their
creditors, the lands of Whythill, coal, coal-pits, etc., as particularly described, lying in
the shire of Edinburgh, in favour of George Giesox, brother to Jean Gibson, spouse
to the said George Preston. Sasine given by Thomas Fotheringhame, merchant in
Dundee, as bailie, 22nd January, and recorded in the particular register of sasines
3rd Febraary, 1662. Witnesses, William Greiiday in Magdalenes, David Wright there,
Thomas Thomson, gardener ('olitore') in Whythill, and Alexander Blow, servitor of
George Preston. James Hodge, of St. Andrews diocese, notary public. [353, Box 11.
2556. 27th February 1662.] Charter by Alexander M'Sorle alias Lament of
Monydryen, with consent of his superior. Sir James Laniont of Inneryne, knight,
granting to his eldest lawful son, John L.\mont (tluis M'Sorle, his heirs-male, etc.,
whom failing, to Duncan Lamont, brother of John, etc., the lands of Monydryen and
the lands of Drumtecarmick, in the bailiary of Glasrie, barony of Inneryne, and sheriff-
dom of Argyll [cf. 22nd June 1530, No. 381 sujnv] ; reserving the liferents of the granter
and Mori W'^CordadiU, his spouse : To be held of the said superior for five merks
Scots yearly. At Rothesay, 27th February 1662. James Lamont of Achinsaillache,
Archibald Lamont of Stelag, brother of the said Sir James, John M'Gilcrist, writer
and notary, and Donald M'Gilcrist, his son, also a notary. [2230, Box 56.
2557. -'8th April 1662.] Instrument of Sasine follo\ving on a bond (dated at
1662] THE LAING CHARTERS 599
Edinburgh, 1st September 1656) by James Hoppringle of that Ilk and of Torsonce,
obliging himself to infeft William Borthwick of Cniikston in his lands of Langmur,
in the parish of Stow and shire of Edinburgh. Witnesses to bond, George Adnistoun,
servant to James Pringle of that Ilk, and Harry Morison, servitor to James Allan,
W.S. Sasine given l>y George Foirgreive, bailie, on 28th April 1662. Mark Adnistoun
in Crookston and George, his son, William Matheson in Crookstoun mill, and John
Lues in Crookstoiui, witnesses. Notary, James Scott. [1211, Box 32.
2558. loth May 1662.] Extract Eetour of Mr, John Hay, as nearest and lawful
heir of his late father, Mr. David Hay of Wodecockdaill. Dated at Linlithgow,
luth May 1GG2. Duly recorded in chancery. [392, Box 11.
2559. 11th July 16G2.] Precept under the quarter seal of King Charles the
Second for infefting WiLLLA3r, Lord Cochrane of Paisley and Dundonald, in the lands
and others belonging to the abbey of Paisley. Edinburgh, 14th July 1662. [2326*,
Box 59.
2560. 19th July 1662.] Instrument of Sasine following on a charter of sale
(dated at London, 10th September 1661) by Hugh [Montgomerie], Earl of Mount
Alexander, etc., alienating to Sir John Shaw, younger of Greenock, knight, the lands of
Marshelland, as described in No. 691 stqmi, Bigholm, Boghall, and others, as described
in No. 704 sujmi, in the parish of Beith, etc. Sasine given by William Hamiltone,
younger of Brownemure, 19th July 1662, and recorded at Ayr, 16th September same
year. Witnesses, Robert Montgomerie in Bogstoun, Hugh Lylle in Marshelland,
William Barr in Braidstane, and John Symson, servant of Sir John Shaw. Notary,
Robert Peblis, of Glasgow diocese. Cf. also No. 2554. [2348, Box 60.
2561. 21st August 1662.] Charter by Robert [Wallace], bishop of the Isles, narrating
that the late Coll ^I'Gillespick o.lias Macdonald, grandfather, and the late Archibald
M'Donald of the isles Colonsey and Oransay, father of Sara M'Donald, died last infeft
in the isle and lands of Oransay, in the sherifidom of Argyll [cf. charter of 22nd
October 1686 infra], and that it is clearly proved that the charters, etc., of said lands,
by the injury of time and by reason of the recent disturbance in the kingdom of
Scotland, have been lost or destroyed, and as the Parliament of 1661 had declared all
sentences of forfeitiu-e, etc., under the Commonwealth against the said Coll and his
son to be null and void, empowering Sara M'Donald to be ser\-ed heir; therefore
the bishop grants and confirms the said lands to the said Sara, with clause of novodamus,
etc. : To ))e held in feu-fai-m for a yearly duty of ten merks Scots. Dated at Edin-
bm-gh, 21st August 1662. Witnesses, William Hamilton, writer in Edinburgh, Jlr. John
Baine, W.S. there, and George Martine, his servitor, writer of deed. Signed 'K.
Sodoreii. Mr. Ferquhair Eraser, deane, consentes.' [2593, Box 66.
2562. 15th October 1662.] Instrument of Sasine in terms of precept from the
Chancery of King Charles the Second, dated 14th July 1662, No. 2559 supra, for
infefting William, Lord Cochrane of Paisley and Dundonald, in the whole lands,
baronies, teinds, and other privileges which belonged to the abbey of Paisley, as
particularly described. Sasine given by Sir Archibald Stewart of Blakhal, knight,
bailie of the regality, 8th, and recorded at Glasgow 15th, October 1662. Witnesses,
William, Kirl of Kilmarnock, George, Lord Ross, George, Lord Ramsay, John, Lord
Fleming, Sir John Colquhoune of Luss, knight, James Ballandine of Kellie, Matthew
fiOO CALENDAR OF [1062
Stewart, portioner of Nowton in Mearns, and others. Notary, Patrick Alexander, of
Glasgow diocese. [2293, Box 58.
2563. 23rd October 1GG2.] Charter by Sir George Hume of \Vedderl)nrn, knight,
confirming a disjiosition or contract, dated August 1GG2, between Alison Kellie,
lawful daughter of the late James Kellie, portioner of Swanfield, proprietrix of the
subjects, with consent of her husband, Thomas Falconer of Kincorth, and George
Crom.VH, son of Robert Cromar in Bogloch, and granting to the said George, in terms
thereof, the lands called ' Mealings landes,' lying in the territory of Coldingham and
shire of Berwick. At Wedderburn, 23rd October 1662. Alexander Robertson, servitor
of Mr. Alexander Spotswood, and others, witnesses. [1848, Box 47.
2564. 11th December 16G2.] Ratification by James [Sharp], archbishop of St.
Andrews, in favour of WiLLlASi Borthwick of Cruikstoime, narrating and confirming
a disposition by which John, Lord Borthwick, for the love he bears to the house of
Cruikstoune in respect of their descent from his ancestor, the late William, Lord
Borthwick, dispones to William Borthwick of Cruikstoune, his heirs, etc., all right to
the front seat in the kirk of Horiot which he may have as patron or largest heritor in
the parish ; providing that if the house of Cruikstoun become extinct, this disposition
shall be of use only to the heirs of the late John Borthwick, second son of the late
William, Lord Borthwick : which alienation is didy confirmed by the archbishop, who
also grants liberty to William Borthwick to 'take down the north wall of the said
parish kirk, and to build ane aile thereto, extending from the west end of the seat
pertaining to Falahill to the east end of the seat pertaining to Dcwar,' and also to
' erect a loft in said aile projecting two Scotch ells into the area of the kirk, and that
the said aile extend five ells into the kirkj'ard,' all to be kept in good repair by
William or his heirs. Edinburgh, 11th December 1GG2. The seal of the archbishop
is attached, in good preservation, the arms of the see lieing empaled with his own, —
a fess between two crosses crosslet fitchee in chief and a mullet in base. [611, Box 18.
2565. 19th January 1663.] Charter by King Charles the Second confirming a
charter of sale (of date 3rd November 1G55) by Colin Campbell of Mochastell to the
late Robert Buchanan of Leny, his heirs, etc., of the lands of Easter Torric, with
manor-place, etc., in the stewartry of Menteith and sherifi'dom of Perth : held in feu-
farm for £8, 14s. yearly [cf. No. 2494 suj>ru]. Charter of confirmation dated at
Edinburgh, 19th January 1663. [3151, Box 82.
2566. 31st March 1663.] Extract Retour of Incjuest, made in the Castle of Doune,
as the place for holding the courts of the stewartry of Menteith, of the service of Jean
Buchanan, as only sister and nearest heir of her brother, the late Robert Buchanan of
Lany, who died in May 1659, in the lands of Easter Torrie, the kirk lands of Lany,
Dullater, and others in the said stewartry, valued as estimated — Easter Torrie, held of
the king in feu-farm for £8, 14s. yearly; the kirk lands of Lany, held of the king for
40s. yearly feu; and the lands of Dullater, Portnellan, and Milntoun, held of Colin
Campbell of Mochester for one penny blench. Dated 31st March 1663. [82G,
Box 23.
2567. 11th May 1663.] Precept from the Chancery of King Charles the Second
for infefting Jean Buchanan in the lands of Easter Torrie, etc., in terms of the
preceding retour. Edinburgh, 11th May 1663. [827, Box 23.
1663] THE LAING CHARTERS 601
2568. 21st and 25th May 16G3.] Precept of Clare Cmistat by John, Earl of
Middleton, William, Earl of Glencairn, and others, commissioners for the Duke of
Lennox, etc., for infefting Thomas Stewart, as heir of his late father, William Stewart
at the ferry of Inschinnan, in the ferry-boat and ferry there, with the lands, etc.,
appertaining, as in No. 2478 supra. Edinburgh and Paisley, 2 1st and 25th May 16G3.
Witnesses, Archibald Stewart of Scottistoune, Archibald Stewart, his second son ; and
at Paisley, William Cranstoun, servitor of William, Lord Cochrane, and John Hamilton,
notary in Paisley. [1422, Box 37.
2569. 26th May 1663.] Charter by David [Erskine], Lord Cardross, proprietor
of that barony, comprehending the lands, barony, and teindsheaves of the priory of
Inchmahome, alienating [for £600 Scots] to ARCHIBALD Campbell of Easter Torrie
the teindsheaves of the lands of Easter Torrie, in the parish of Kilmadock, stewartry
of Menteith, and shire of Perth : To be held blench of the granter, and of the Crown
for 6s. 8d. Scots yearly. Dated at Stirling, 26th May 1663. Mr. George Bennett,
minister at St. Ninians, a witness, with others. [828, Box 23.
2570. 3rd June 1663.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that Robert Mairtyne,
one of the bailies of Crail, gave sasine to Alexander Beinston, as son and heir,
served ' per tinellam ct figillam ' (hasp and staple), to his late father, David Beinston,
burgess of Crail, in that tenement of land, with yard, etc., on the south side of the
marketrgate of said burgh, described in Nos. 1316 and 2103 sup>-a. Sasine given 3rd June
1663. Witnesses, Allan Millar, John Dickesoune, burgesses of said burgh, William
Layng in Thridpairt, Henry Cuper, dweller in the same, and David Ramsay, officer of
said burgh. Notary, Thomas Adamsoun, of St. Andrews diocese. [3146, Box 82.
2571. 11th September 1663.] Charter by Sir Andrew Ramsay of Abbotshall,
provost, and the bailies, etc., of Edinburgh, confirming a disposition (dated at Edin-
burgh, 27th September 1662) by Mr. Robert Deanes, advocate, in favour of John
liAUDER, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh, of that piece of the west croft of Bristo,
bounded as described of date 18th February 1637, No. 2201 supru. Signed by the
provost and bailies at Edinburgh, 11th September 1663. Part of seal remaining.
[2929, Box 77.
2572. 24th October 1663.] Charter by Andrew [Fairfoid], archbishop of Glasgow,
as superior of the subjects disponed, confirming, (1) a disposition [date not given] b\'
Margaret Gray, relict of the late Adam Buchan in Nether Ancrum, with consent of
John Buchan in Nether Ancrum, their eldest son, in favour of Adam Buchan in Bon
Jedburgh, his heirs, etc., of a half husband-land in Nether Ancrum, formerly belonging
to the late (George Gray, brother-gcrman of Margaret Gray, occupied as described : also
a piece of gras.s-land and trees, 'the Hewch or Brae' lying at 'the Croftend,' in the
town of Nether Ancrum, in the barony and shire of Roxburgh, — reddendo, 9s. lOd.
yearly; (2) another disposition, dated 6th August 1623, by Patrick Fairgrieve,
portioner of Nether Ancrum, to Jonet Bennet, daughter of the late James Bennet,
portioner there, her heirs, etc., of a quarter husband-land lying in that part of the lands
called ' Eschieburne,' in said barony; (3) another disposition of the last-named
subjects, dated 24th May 1639, by Jonet Bennet, with consent of her husband, William
Bennet, dweller in Grange, to Adam Buchan, — reddendo, the usual feu-farm ; (4)
another contract between the late Marion Bennet, with consent of John Gray, her
spouse, on one side, and the said Adam Buchan on the other side, dated 9th July
4G
602 CALENDAT^ OF [1663
1636, in which a tenement of land in Nether Ancmm, and other subjects at the
'Nether end of ITopetoun,' as described, are sold to Adam Buchan, — reddendo, 3s. and
6s. yearly of fcii-farm ; and (.5) a charter of alienation of the whole subjects, equal to
one hnsbaiid-land [date not given], by Adam Buchan to William Miller, portioner of
Rowcastlc. Confirmation dated and signed at Edinburgh, 24th October 1663. Wit-
nesses, Mr. Alexander M'Kenzie, commissary-clerk of Moray, Ludovic Fairfull, the
l)ishop's servant, and others. Seal attached, broken, very florid in style ; shield showing
three bii'ds [parrots ?], two and one. Abo\-e shield a head of an ecclesiastic with
crozier and cross, lower part broken. [942, Box 26.
2573. 2nd November 1663.] Retour of Inquest made in the Tolbooth of Had-
dington before John Hay of Baro, sherift-depute of Edinburgh, in the constabulary of
Haddington, liy Patrick Broune, senior, George Lermond, Cuthljert Cockburne, Patrick
Young, notary, Ferquhard Andersone, John Andersone, George Bathord, John Ljdl,
Thomas Kyll, John Broune, Inirgesses of said burgh, Thomas Haistie, weaver, Andrew
Hepburne, dweller in abbacy ('al)bacia') of Haddington,' Patrick Cockburne, elder,
Robert Smyth, senior, burgesses, and Robert Scougal, Ijaker, in- said burgh, who on
oath declared that Patrick Young, senior, burgess of Haddington, is the nearest and
lawful heir of his father, the late Patrick Young, burgess of said burgh, in those
four acres in the ' Rudelands ' acquired from the deceased George Hepliurne, fiar of
Aulderstoun, as described in No. 1915 stqira ; that they are held of Mr. John Stewart
of Kettelstoun, coming in place of the late John Hepburn of Alderstoun, in feu-farm for
8s. Scots yearly, and they have been in the hands of the superior for thirty-six years,
since the death of the late Patrick Young in 1626 [but cf. No. 2121 siqmi]. The rctour
is written by Andrew Malloch, servitor of Mr. James Lauder, notary public and clerk
of court, and signed by the latter. [2704, Box 69.
2574. 6th .January 1664.] Commission under the quarter seal by King Charles
the Second appointing the four macers of the court of session to serve John Wiiite-
FUIRD of Balloch, as heir to his late uncle, .John Whitefuird of Balloch, in his lands and
baroin'es, as the brieves cannot at present be served before the bailie of Carrick, where
the lands lie, and also because of legal questions which can be more easily discussed in
Edinl)urgh. Given at Edinburgh, 5th January 1664. Indorsed is a docquet stating
that at Edinburgh, 6th .January 1664, before Lord Kinglassie [Sir William Aytoun],
there appeared two of the macers, Robert Hamilton and .John Veache, and accepted
the above commission. Signed, ' S'' W. Aytoune.' [3079, Box 80.
2575. 17th February 1664.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in an
obligation by Sir William Murray of Neatoun, knight, dated at Edinburgh, 9th
February 1664, in favour of his brother, Charles Mltrray in Schawfair, for infefting
the latter in Sunnyside and Schawfair, in the lordship of Musselburgh and shire of
Edinliurgh. Witnesses to the precept are Hary Murr.ay, brother to Sir William, and
Alexander Haj', 'the king's bowmaker.' Sasine given 17th Februarj^ 1664, by Anthony
Miu-ray, residing in Moidvtounhall, as bailie, and recorded in the particidar register of
sasines, 19th of same month. Witnesses, William Hog on the east side of Neatoun,
Patrick Cass, weaver, Patrick Robertson and John Gleghorn, dwellers in Sunnyside.
James Hodge, clerk of the lordship of Musselburgh, is notary public, and his son
James is writer of precept. [287, Box 9.
2576. 25th March 1664.] Precept under the quarter seal of King Charles the
1664] THE LAIN G CHARTERS 603
Second for infefting Charles De Manoell of Cairnyfl.appit, his heirs and assignees,
in the lands and barony of Duncrub, in the sheriffdom of Perth, and the lands of
Tillicultric, in the sheriffdom of Clackmannan, which belonged to James, Lord Kollo,
and were apprised from him on 20th January last in satisfaction of a debt of £12,000
Scots. Edinburgh, 25th March 1GG4. [3077, Box 80.
2577. 10th April 1664.] Charter by Captain Patrick Murray of Auchinhoof or
Auchinhove, with consent of Agnes Forbes, his .spouse, in terms of a contract [of this
date] between them and their eldest daughter, Elizaueth Muruay, and Artiutr Forbe.s
of Brux, her husband, granting to the said Arthur Forbes and Elizabeth Murray in
conjunct fee and liferent, and on their decease to John Forbes, at present their only
and first-born son, and his heirs, etc., the lands of Auchinhoof, Petcow, the Den and
Hillocks, and the lands of Ardebuck, with mill of Auchinhoof, in the sheritldom of
Aberdeen and regality of Arbroath [of. No. 2404 sujyra]. Dated at Auchinhove, 10th
April 1664. AVitnesses, James Yett at the mill of Auchinhove, William Hendrie and
Alexander Foula, servitors of Captain Murray, and James Thomson, notary, writer of
deed. Upon the back of this charter is indorsed a confirmation by the superior of the
lands, George, Marquis of Huntly, in favour of the above-designed gi-antees. Dated
at Aboyne, 1 0th May 1670. Witnesses, Charles, Earl of Aboyne, and Sir George
(rlordon of Haddo, and Adam Gordon, \vriter in Edinburgh. [301, Box 9.
2578. It^th April 1664.] Instrument [the wi-iting of which is very faint] narrating
that David Dudingstoun, burgess of Craill, in name of Alexander Beinstoun, burgess
there, resigned in the hands of Kobert Martync, one of the bailies, that tenement of
land south of the market-gate, referred to in No. 2-570 siqna, in favour of Allan
Millar, senior, another of the bailies, who was then infeft. Done 18th April 1664.
Witnesses, John Paterson, weaver, Broune, the other names being uncertain.
Thomas Adamsoun, clerk of the burgh, notary. [1243, Box 33.
2579. 9th May 1664.] Instrument of Sasine following on and narrating a pi'ecept
of dai-c conslot I)y James, [second] Marquis of Montrose, dated 12th August 1662,
in favour of Mi:. Colin Cajipbell of Aberuchill, as heir of his father, James
Campbell, in the lands of Dalrinoch and others, as in No. 2151 supra. Sasine given by
John Drummond of Lenoch, as bailie, 9th, and recorded 20th, May 1664. Witnesses,
John Camplicll of Fortdieu, John Foulis, fiar of Ratho, Alexander Redheuch of
Cultibraigan, and David Drummond of Drummonkrinoch. John Quhyt, of Dunblane
diocese, notary. [867, Box 24.
2580. 1st June 1664.] Charter by John Dicldeson in Tranent, with consent of
Janet Lock, his wife, in terms of a contract of alienation, granting to Thomas Dlncan
in Tranent, Mariota Henderson, his spouse, and their heirs, a tenement of land on
the west side of the town of Tranent, bounded by the highway of said town on east, north
and south, and the tenement of the late James Cowane on west, as described, in the
barony of Tranent, constabiUary of Haddington, and shire of Edinburgh : To be held of
George, Earl of Winton, for 26s. yearly of money, with one capon and one hen at usual
terms, and service in hay-time and harvest as the other tenants give, and grinding
their grain at the earl's mills. Dated at Tranent, 1st June 1664. Witnesses, John
Craige, merchant in Tranent, Richard and William Spence there, and John Smyth, son
of James Smyth, notary. The said James Smyth and Walter Scott, as co-notaries, sign
for the granters. [1202, Box 32.
604 CALENDAR OF [1664.
2581. 20th August 1664.] Indenture between Philip, Viscount Lisle, of the first
part, Robert Raworth of Gray's Inn, David Hanjiek of West Sheenc, of the
second part, and John Leslie, bishop of Clogher, in Ireland, of the third part, in which
the first party demises to the second party that territory of land known as the Upper
Trough, in the county of Monaghan, and the town or precinct of land called the
Ballebetagh of Ballylegachory, and the parcels of land, all particularly described : to
hold for the complete term of five hundred years, paying a pepper-corn rent, but if the
bishop shall pay Viscount Lisle the sum of £2300, the indentiue shall be void.
Dated 20th August 1664. [592, Box 17.
2582. 4th October 1664.] Charter by Andrew Ker of Littledean and Andrew
Ker, his eldest son and heir-apparent, jointly, in fulfilment of a contract between them
on one part, and Alexander Don of Newtoun on the other part, alienating to him,
under reversion, the whole lands of Nenthorne, with mill, mill-lands, etc., in the bailiary
of Lauderdale and shire of Berwick : To be held from the grunters of the King or
William, Earl of Lothian, or any other superior, in blench-farm. Written liy David
Waldie, servitor of James Don, clerk of Kelso, and signed at Kelso, 4th October 1664
and 11th April 1667. Witnesses in 1664, Henry M'Dougall of Mackerstoun, Henry
Ker of Lintoun, James Don and David Waldie; in 1667, John Rutherfurd of Edgars-
touii, David Hanna, jailor ('comantariensi') in Kelso. [3100, Box 81.
2583. 7th October 1664.] Charter, with clause of A''oi'odamus, by Sir Patrick
Maxwell of Newark, knight, Sir (ieorge Ma.xwell, fiar of Newark, and Patrick Maxwell
of Tealling, lawful son of Sir Patrick, granting to Robert Farquharsone, now of
Brughdairg, heritably and irredeemably, the lands and town of Brughdairg, in the
barony of Balnacreuchie and sheriffdom of Perth, which had been resigned by the said
Robert: To be held to him and his heirs in fe\i-farm for a reddendo of 6s. 8d. Scots.
Dated at Forfar and Cupar, 7th October and 22nd November 1664. At Forfar, in
presence of Thomas Ogilvie, fiar of Bellaky, William Gray of Haystoun, John Murray
of Balnabroich, and others ; at Cupar, in presence of John Gray, ' ludimagistro in
Tomnaclachan.' Mr. Thomas Mollyson, notary public. Cf. also No. 1671 siq/ra.
[467, Box 13.
2584. 1st November 1664.] Extract Retour of Incjuest of general service before
the bailies of Canongate of Robert Russell, as lawful heir of his father, the late John
Russell in Pleasance. 1st November 1664. [2594, Box 66.
2585. 7th November 1664.] Charter by Patrick Livingston of Murctoun, in
terms of an obligation, alienating to JoHN [Carnegie], Earl of Ethie, the lands of
Mui'etoun, as of date 3rd December 1653, No. 2448 siqmi : To be holden as there
stated. At Muretoun, 7th November 1664. Witnesses, Mr. James Guild, minister
of Stracathro, Patrick and James Li\ingston, the gi-anter's sons, and Walter Lj'ell,
clerk of Montrose. [1756, Box 45.
2586. 16th November 1664.] Precept of Clare Constat by William [Douglas] and
Anna, Duke and Duchess of Hamilton, directed to Major Robert Hamilton of Dechmont,
for infefting James Maither, iron-smith in Borroustounes, as nearest heir of his aunt,
the late Elizabeth Ranney, widow of the late John Dundas in Borroustounes, in the
houses in Borroustounes called high and low Tol booths, as in charter of 4th July 1657,
No. 2506 supra, formerly owned by the said Elizabeth and John Monteath, her husband,
1665] THE LAING CHARTERS 605
now by the said John, and by Peter Rallstoun — Patrick Hardie, Andrew Cowie, and
John Burne being now the adjoining owners : To be held of the grantors in chief, in
feu-farm, for 20s., etc., yearly. Dated at Hamilton, 16th November 1664. AVitnesses,
Arthur Nasmith, writer in Hamilton, and others. [676, Box 20.
2587. 28th November 1664.] Precept of Clare Constat [bailie's name not filled in]
by Mi: James Achiesone of Houdoun, hereditary proprietor of the lands of Ugstoun,
mill and mill-lands thereof, narrating that the late John Home, portioner of Aitoun
and Hutoun, father of Alexander Home, bearer of the presents, lawful son born
betwixt him and his second wife, Mary Home, daughter of John Home of Bellita, died
last vest and seised as of fee at the fealty and peace of the king now reigning in an
annualrcnt of .300 merks Scots yearly, to be uplifted from the lauds of Ugstoun, with
mill and mill-lands, houses and pertinents, etc., lying in the bailiary of Lauderdail and
sherifldom of Berwick, wadset by Mr. James Cheyne, writer to the royal signet, to
the said late John Home and his second wife, their heirs, etc., under reversion, con-
taining the principal sum of 5000 merks Scots, due under an obligation of date 22n(i
June 1653 ; that the said Alexander is the nearest and lawful heir of his father, John
Home, as stated, and that he is of lawful age ; that the said annualrent is held in chief
of the granter, as superior of the lands, for one penny Scots in name of blcnch-farm.
He therefore commands that sasino of the lands, mill, and annualrent be given to the
said Alexander in due form by delivery of earth and stone, the ' clap ' of the mill, and
one penny. Edinburgh, 28th November 1664. Witnesses, Nicolas Egger, tutor of
Wedderlie, Mr. Alexander Home, dweller in Aitoun, the said Mr. James Cheyne, and
his servitor, Mr. Thomas Hunter, writer of deed. [-3287, Box 87.
2588. 29th November 1664.] Instrument of Sasine of the lands of Mureton
in favour of John [C.iUXEiiiE], Earl of Ethie, following on the charter by Patrick
Livingstone, No. 2585 siqnv, and precept, directed to John Livingston in the ' Sklaitfuird '
of Edzell. Sasine given 16th, and recorded at Dundee 29th, November 1664. Witnesses,
George Levingston, eldest son of the said Patrick Livingstone of Muretoun, John
Cramond, lawful son of Hercules Cramond, late of Bulhall (V), and others. Walter
Lyell, notarj'. [1757, Box 45.
2589. 18th March 1665.] Pass and Safe-conduct bj' Augustus, heir of Norway,
Duke of Slesvig-Holstein, etc., Vice-General of the Elector of Brandenburg, in favour
of Frederick Hamilton, a native of Scotland, his standard-bearer. Dated at Ascania,
in the principality of Halberstat, 18th March 1665. [2914, Box 76.
2590. 21st March 1665.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding on a precept contained
in a contract, dated at Kelso, 4th November 1664, between Andrew Ker of Littledean
and Andrew Ker, his eldest son, and Alexander Don of Newton, for infefting the
latter in the lands and town of Ncnthorne, etc., with the mill and mill-lands of
Nenthorne, in the Ijailiaiy of Lauderdale and shire of Berwick. Witnesses to precept,
Hary M'Dougall of M'Kairstoun, Hary Ker of Lintoun, James Don, clerk of Kelso,
and David Waldie, his servitor. Sasine given on the lands and iti the mill by
Alexander Pringill of Nenthorne mill, bailie, on 21st March 1665. Recorded in the
general register of .sasines, 23rd March 1665. Witnesses, Alexander Pringill, son of
Andrew Pringill, chirurgeon, in Nenthorne mill, William Stevinson, servitor to
Andrew, Thomas Lumbsdeane, miller there, and William Lumbsdane, his son. Thomas
Pearson, notary public. [171, Box 6.
606 CALENDAR OF [1665
2591. 21st March 1G65.] Duplicate of the above Sasine in favour of Alexander
Don of Newtoun, under reversion, of the lands of Nenthorn mill. Sasine given •21st
March, and recorded in the general register 23rd March, 1665. [65i, Box 19.
2592. [27th June] 1665.] Precept of Clare Conshtt liy Alexander [Burnet],
archbishfip of Glasgow, for infefting JoHN AVhytefuird of Balloch, as heir of his
father's brother, the late John Whytcfuird of Balloch [cf. No. 2188 ^ujmi], in the 50s.
lands of Bishoplands, in the county of Carrick and sherift'dom of Aj^r, now valueil at
£6, 13s. 4d. yearly, and 6s. 8d. augmentation as feu-duty, payable to the archbishop and
his successors. Not dated nor signed, but indorsed with date 16G5. [3031, Box 79.
2593. 27th June 1665.] Precept of Sasine by Alexander [Burnet], archbishop
of Glasgow [bailie's name blank], for infefting John Wiiytkuihd, now of Balloch, as
heir of his uncle, the late John Whytfuird of Balloch, as in preceding writ. Dated
at Edinburgh, 27th June 1665. Witnesses, Mr. Andrew Burnet, writer, Edinburgh,
and John Smith, his servitor. [192, Box 7.
2594. 15th August 1665.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a
bond of corroboration (dated at Holyroodhouse, 29th December 1661) by Mr. John
Belshes of Tofts in favour of Mr. John Hay of Woodcockdale, and Marjorie CouI'EK,
his wife [cf. No. 24:98 supra], of an annualrent of 1000 merk.s furth of the lands and
barony of Tofts, comprehending Over and Nether Tofts, Clakiiigcleuch and Crinlaw,
also furth of the lands of Pittillsheuch— all lying in the shire of Berwick. Sasine
given Ijy George Graham in Woodcockdaill, bailie, 15th, and recorded in the general
register 22nd, August 1665. AVitnesses, William AVynchester in Over Tofts, George
Wood and Patrick VoU]igcr, servitors to Robert IJullierfnrd there. Notary, Andrew
Craufurd, of St. Andrews diocese. [2907, Box 7l).
2595. Ith September 16G5.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept of
dare condat, dated at Edinburgh, 27th June 1665, No. 2592 isitpi-a, by Alexander
[Burnet], archbisliop of Glasgow, directed to Mr. James M'Caull, son of John M'Caull
in Corroway, as Ijailic, for infefting John Whitefoord, now of Balloch, as nearest and
lawful heir of the late John Whitefoord of Balloch, his uncle, in the lands of Bishop-
lands, as in writ cited. Sasine given 4th September, and recorded at Ayr 9th
September, 1665. Witnesses, Thomas Tod in Mains of Blairquhan, George M'Watter
and John Ferguson there, and John Smirle, servitor of Margaret Kennedy, lady of
Cairletoun. Notary, Robert Hamiltoun, of Glasgow diocese, who names Robert
Blackwood, son of the late John Blackwood, merchant, burgess of Ayr, as the writer
of the sasine. [2661, Box 68.
2596. 28th October 1665.] Charter by David Cuthill of C'orthie [or Torthie] in
Denny, with consent of Janet Oswald, his spouse, in terms of a disposition, alienating
and selling to Jajie.s Young in Longhill two parcels of land, the one called the
Longhill, lying between (and marching with) the lands of the late Hannibal Thomson,
and the granter's own lands on the west side thereof, from Carroun water south
through the Longhill bog to the marches thereof; the other parcel lying in West
Greens, between the highway that passes to the head dyke on the north side, the lands
belonging to Alexander Young in Buckisyde and Patrick Haj'geins on the west, and
those of John Mwrheid in Drum on south and east, with pertinents as described, in the
barony of Denny and shire of Stirling : To be held of John, Earl of Wigtown, for
1666] THE LAING CHARTERS 607
28. 8d. yearly feu-duty. Dated at Denny kirk, 28th October 166-5. Witnesses,
Andrew Oswakl in Denny, David Young, notary, and others [illegible]. Ratified by
Janet Oswald there, the 14th May 1688. Witnesses, James Carmichael, bailie of the
Earl of Wigtown, and James Dobbie, notary in Cumbernauld. Indorsed is a confirma-
tion by the Earl of Wigtoun, 18th February 1668, at Cumbernauld. [2220, Box 56.
2597. 15th November 1665.] Extract from the records of the Chirurgeons of
Edinburgh, naiTating that in presence of Arthur Temple, deacon, James Borthuick,
Thomas Kincaid, William Burnet, James Cleiland, Walter Tumble, Hector M'Cley,
James Hopkirke, William Temple, Robert Kennedie, Adam Darling, Peter Noyeir,
John Forrest, Samuel Cheislie, David Pringle, Mr. James Ni.sbit, George Stirling, John
Joyssie, and Hew Broun, met in their convening house, there compeared ' Wili.iaji
Borthuick for his tryell and examinatione to the airt and calling of chirurgerie,'
whom they find (after trial) to be sufficiently qualified, and 'in that respect and be
right of his prentis-ship with James Borthuick, his master,' admit him to be 'ane free
chirurgiane in and amongst them.' The said William gave his oath, 'and hes payed
to the box ane hundredth punds Scots.' At Edinburgh, 15th November 1665. The
extract, which is faint, is made and subscribed by Mr. Alexander Henryson, clerk to
the chirurgeons. [2475, Box 6.3.
2598. 6th February 1666.] Contract [paper writ] between James Crichton of
Ruthvens on one p.art, and Andrew Gr.\y in Logie-Meigill, executor-testamentar of the
late Mr. Robert Crichtoun, minister at the united kirks of Essie and Nevay, on the
other part, in regard to the goods and gear of the said Mr. Robert. (1) James
Crichton acknowledges receipt from Andrew Gray, as executor of all legacies, etc.,
he can claim under Mr. Robert's will, and grants exoneration accordingly : he also, for
an assignation to be made to him, and for £100 Scots paid fi-om the executors of the
late David Nevay of that Ilk, as part of the stipend due to the late Mr. Robert for
serving the vinited kirks of Essie and Nevay for crop 1664, binds himself to free the
said Andrew Gray from all inconveniences of his executry. (2) The said Andrew
acquits James Crichton of all intromis.sions with Mr. Robert's executry, and also assigns
to him the stipend due for crop 1665 : Both parties are bound under a penalty of £200
to keep this contract. Dated at Potento [now Cardean], 6th February 1666. Wit-
nesses, John Rattray of Halyeards, James Campbell, fiar of Denocher, Robert Jack
in Nether Logge, and William Henderson, notary. [.3252, Box 85.
2599. 21st March 1666.] Instrument narrating that James Ogilvy in Duns,
procurator for Thomas Lumsden in Bogangreen of Coldingham, resigned into the hands
of George Home of Wedderburn a tenement of land, comprehending a malt-kiln and
malt-barn, lying in Bogangreen of Coldingham, in the barony of Eyemouth by new
erection, and shire of Berwick, in favour of Archib.vld Douglas of Lumsden, his
heirs, etc., whereupon William Home of Kirkstyll of Coldingham, in name of the said
Archibald, asked instruments. Done on the lands, 21st March 1666. Witnesses, John
Horsburghe, now residing at Duns, John Haitlie in Quhitsum, and others. John
Dewar, notary public. [2202, Box 56.
2600. 23rd March 1666.] Charter by Robert Leighton, bishop of Dunblane and
dean of the chapel royal, as superior of the subjects disponed, granting to William
Maxwell of Murreith [Monreith], his heirs and assignees, that fishing on the water
of Dee called the fisherj' of Culdooch, otherwise called ' the Dooches,' with the fisher's
608 CALENDAR OF [1666
croft and pasturage, etc., within the stewartry of Kirkcudbright, which had belonged
to the late Sir John Vans of Lungcastell, and been apprised from Patrick Vans,
his son and heir. The reddendo not given. Edinburgh, 2.3rd March 1666. Wit-
nesses, Hugh Paterson, W.S., George Hutcheson, the bishop's servitor, aud Alexander
Pettigrew, writer, Edinburgh. Signed, ' T{. Dunblain, decan' Sacelli Regii.' Bishop's
round seal attached, but defaced. [112, Box .3.
2601. ■'Jth Apiil 1666.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding on and narrating a
precept, dated 4th April 1666, from the chancery of King Charles the Second for
infefting Sir PATRifK Thoii.SON, baronet, as heir of his father. Sir Thomas Thomson
of Duddingston, knight-baronet, in the lands and towns of Easter and Wester
Duddingston and others as described, in the parish of T'nddingston and shire of
Edinburgh, with the teinds, etc. Sasine given .5th April 1666, and recorded in particular
registei' 12th April same year. Witnesses, Mr. AValter Cant, advocate, Claude Moore,
his servant, AVilliam Duncan, tenant in Easter Duddingstoun, and fithers. Mr. Robert
Scott, sheriff-clerk of Edinburgh, notary. [573, Box 16.
2602. 10th April 1666.] Instniment of Sasine following on a heiitable bond by
George Duncan, portioner, Auchtermuchtie, in favoui' of RoKERT GiLMOUR, also
portioner there, of an annualrent of £14 Scots out of a 12s. land belonging to said
George, in the territory of Auchtermuchtie, and which foimerly belonged to the late
John Braid [cf. No. 2256 siijrmi']. Sasine given by James Stirk, portioner of Auchter-
muchtie, 10th April, and recorded at Cupar 1st June, 1666. Witnesses, Robert Styrk
and AVilliam Rankcn, portioners, and James Donaldson, burgess of Auchtermuchty,
and others. Patrick Carswell, of St. Andrews diocese, notary. Indorsed in a more
modern hand, ' Papers of no much concern anent the land of Auchtermuchty sold by
John Muschet to Thomas Muschet.' [1089, Box 29.
2603. 21st April 1666.] Instrument of Sasine following on precept — directed to
Robert Monro of Borlum and (4eorgc Sinclair, son to James Sinclair of Asserie — in a
disposition dated at Farr in Strathnaver, and Craigtoun in Caithness, 1st and 8th June
1665, by Mr. John Monro, minister at Farr in Strathnaver, and Isobel Anderson, his
spouse, granting to Mr. David Monro, minister at Reay, the three-penny land of
Tubeg, etc., as in No. 2537 siijmi, described as lying in the parish of Reay and sheriffdom
of Caithness. Witnesses to disposition, William Monro and Thomas Monro, sons to
the said Mr. John ISIonro of Farr, and Robert Gow in Sandside. Sasine given by both
bailies on 21st April 1666, to Donald Harper, writer in Thur.so, attorney for grantee,
and recorded at Wick, 1st May same year. Witnesses at Tubegg, Hector Monro of Coull,
George Lumsden, messenger in Edinburgh, John Monro, officer in Rhae, and Henry
Sinclair, seiTitor to Mr. David, and Nicolas Paterson in Tongueside, Donald Findloyson
in ^^''lgrimor, and Henry Sinclair, witnesses at Achamyrland. Mr. George Monro,
notary public. [270, Box 9.
2604. 28th May 1666.] Instrument narrating that Mr. John Belshes, heritable
proprietor of the lands, with his own hands gave sasine to ALEXANDER Home, son of
the Laird of Manderston, of an annualrent from the lands of Over and Nether Tofts,
Clekinscleuch, Pitlsheuch, and Nether Plewlands, in the parish of Eccles and shire of
Berwick [cf. No. 2594 sup-a]. Sasine given 28th May, and recorded in the general
register 9th June, 1666. Mr. James Deas, advocate, and others, witnesses. William
Kirkwood, of St. Andrews diocese, notary public. [982, Box 27,
IfiGO] THE LAING CHARTERS fiOf)
2605. 9th June 1660.] Instrument of Sasine in terms of a precept in a contract
by which John Haitlie of Sneip became bound to infeft Alexander Don of Newton,
under reversion, in the lands of Sneip, and in the three and one-quarter husband-lands,
etc., in Nenthorn called Dunsyrcslands, as of date 28th April 1055, No. 2 165 Mqnv.
Contract dated, and sasine given, 9th June 1066 ; recorded at Dimse, 1 1th June 1600.
Witnesses, Mark Pringle in Nenthorne, Thomas Gottraw in Gordon, and others.
Thomas Pearson, notary public. [1690, Box 4.3.
2606. 29th June 1066.] Charter by King Charles the Second granting and
confirming to John Neilson of Corsock the mains-lands of Barscob, Mark Drummister,
and Corridow, in the parish of Balmaclellan and stewartry of Kirkcudbright, which
lands belonged to the late William Maclellane of Barscob, and were apprised from
Robert Maclellan, his heir, at the instance of the said John Neilson. Edinburgh, 29th
June 1666. [2096, Box 52.
2607. 7th July 1006.] Charter by William, Earl of Roxburgh, granting to
Patrick Don, bailie of Kelso, in liferent, and to Alexander Don, his eldest son, his
heirs and assignees, in fee, those three-and-a-half-merk lands of the lands of Kelso, of
which three-merk lands lie in those two ' shotts ' of land called the ' Barneyairds ' and
' Longwhanges ' respectively, and the half-mcrk land lies ' rinrig ' among the other lands
of Kelso, as the half of those seven-merk lands formerly belonging to Robert Ker of
Itall, and disponed by him and the late Robert, Earl of Roxburgh, grandfather of the
granter, to the said Patrick Don and the late John Aldcorn, equally between them ;
also those three-merk lands of four-merk lands lielonging to the late John Mow and
Alexander Mow, his son, and disponed, with the latter's consent, by the said Earl
Robert to Patrick Don, comprehending rigs, acres and 'shotts' of land in the 'Old
Orchyaird, Bairneyairds, Langwhanges, Pypewellfoot, Cruickitaiker, Broomebanks,
Pypewellheid, Abbotsheid,' respectively ; and also that tenement of land, with garden,
etc., belonging to said John Mow and his son, bounded between the tenement of Robert
Meine on west, that of Isobelle Thomson on east, the lands called ' Tofts ' on north,
and the common way of burgh on south, with the liberty of accumulating dung
('accumulandi stercoris ') on the whole 'hie street' to the south side of the 'gutter' of
the same, comprehending that part of said tenement formerly belonging to William
Kennedy, and which tenement and garden belong to the said four-merk lands of John
Mow ; with pasturage, grazing, moor and moss belonging to said lands, Ij'ing near and
about ' Spitle ' loch and ' Berrie ' loch, with other pertinents, presently possessed by
Patrick Don and his tenants, within the bounds of the town and lands of Kelso and
sheriflTdom of Roxburgh : To be held in feu-farm for £4, 6s. 8d. yearly of old rental and
Os. 8d. of augmentation, or £A, ISs. 4d. money, with six capons, twelve days' work in
autumn, or the prices of the same in money [not stated], and three carriages and three-
fourths of a carriage or 30s. money for each carriage, with duplicand at entry of heirs,
etc. Charter written by David Waldie, servitor of James Don, clerk of Kelso, and
dated at Edinburgh, 7th July 1066. Witnesses, Alexander Don of Newtoun, Mr.
Thomas Leirmont, advocate, and John Moodie, his servitor. [2155, Box 54.
2608. 2nd August 1666.] Charter by George, Earl of Winton, etc., granting to
James Gray, smith in Kirkliston, that piece of land on the south side of the town of
Kirkliston, bounded by the highway of said town on the north, the garden of George
Anderson, dweller there, on the east, the way which leads northward [sic, but seems
incorrect] from said highway on the west, and a similar byway on the south, and measured
4h
610 CALENDAR OF [1666
in length and breadth as described, in the town of Kirkliston, parish and regality of the
same, and shire of Edinburgh : To be held in feu-farm for a yearly feu of two merks
and the usual conditions, including grinding the feuar's corn at the mill of Kirkliston.
Dated at Edinburgh, 2nd Avigust 166G. Witnesses, John, Lord Herries, and Koljcrt
Scton of Windigowill. [3217, Box 84.
2609. 15th August IGGG.] Charter by Sir Andrew Ramsay of Abbotshall, knight,
provost, and George Suithe [Suttic], Ttobert Barclay, Alexander Sundelands, and John
Johnstone, bailies of Edinburgh, granting to Mr. David Dewar, writer in Ii]diiiburgh,
lawful son of John Dewar in Pitteddie, his heirs, etc., a tenement of land in the
Canongate, on the north side of the High Street, bounded as described by the lands of
the late John Quarricr, Cuthbert Ferguson, and Jonet Wilson, his relict, John Warrok,
on east, the lands of Giles Muir, spouse of Adam A\'addell, and the Earl of ^\'intoti on
west, the street and the 'strand' on north, which had been disponed and resigned
by Findlay Tailzeour, eldest son of the late Mr. James Tailzeour, burgess of Canongate :
To be held in feu for £i >Scots yearl}', with three suits yearly at the courts of the burgh
of Canongate. Dated at Edinburgh, 15th August 166G. [785, Box 22.
2610. 10th October 16GG.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a
disposition, dated at Duns Castle, 23rd »September 1664, by James, Earl of Home, etc.,
with consent of James, Lord Coldingham, his eldest son, granting to Andrew Ker
of Littledean the lands of Nenthorn, with mill, mill-lands, etc., in the bailiary of
Lauderdale and sherifTdom of Berwick. Witnesses to disposition, Mr. Robert Sinclair
of Longformacus, .Mr. George Trotter of Charterhall, and Mr. Robert Trotter of
Huntlywood. Sasine given by William Ker, lawful son of Mr. James Ker of Grange,
as bailie, on 10th, and recorded at Duns on 12th, October 1G6G. ^^'itnesses, Alexander
Pringle and Thomas Lumsdean in Nenthorne mill, William Lumsdean, son of Thomas,
and Edward Loran, servitor of grantee. Notary, Thomas Henderson, of Glasgow
diocese. [2576, Box 66.
2611. November 1666.] Instrument of Sa.sine narrating that Mr. Patrick
Grahame of Rothisholm, in terms of a disposition, gave sasine to John Smyth of Huip
of his yle or holme called Lamb-holme, with teindsheaves, his 4|d. scatland called the
Bow of Skaill, and part of the lands of Roisnes belonging thereto, his half-penny quoy-
land called Holmes, with part of Roisnes, his third-farthing quoyland of Quoyliarnitts,
his 2d. land of Vigga, with part of Roisnes, his 4l<\. land of Mail), with the loch and
links, the quoy called Iloiiaquoy adjacent, his third-farthing land in Hensbuster be
east the gait, with the manor-place of Maill, girnell and store-houses at the shore of
the sea (?) on the lands of Gravis, his 4|d. and fourth part-farthing land in Hensbuster be
west the gait, his 4.\d. and one farthing land in Westerbuster, his two quoys of land
there called Haisuall and Widdaquoy, his 2d. and third-farthing land in Gravis, his
2Jd. and farthing and half-farthing land in Valay, his land called Skailtoft, his 2|d.
and fourth-part farthing land in the town of Archerbuster, his half-peiuiy and third-
part penny land in Suartaquoy, with teindsheaves of all the lands above cited, which
were never separated from the stock ; his 4|d. land of Dowcroll, Cotenquoy, Angusquoy,
and quoy Ingabuster, with houses, etc. — all lying in the parish of Holme and Paplay
Mainland, bishopric and sheriffdom of Orkney; also with the ' Milne of Holme,' sucken
etc., thereof, all in warrandice of the lands of Aeth and Grolnister, principally di.sponed
by the said Mr. Patrick; with a provision that the granter's son and heir, James
Grahame, shall ratify this when he comes of age. Sasine giver November 1666 ;
1667] THE LAING CHARTERS 611
recorded at Kirkwall, ith Deceml^cr same j-ear. Witnesses, Patrick Blair of Little
Blair, Archibald Stewart of Biuray, Harie Grahame of Breckies, James Kynnaird of
Burrock, Richard Murray, merchant in Thurso, and David Grahame, chamberlain to
Patrick Smyth of Braco. John Murray, of Caithness diocese, notary. [2001,
Box 51.
2612. 25th January 1667.] Charter by David Leslie, portioner of Auchtermuchty,
alienating to J.\ME-S THOMSON in Lumquhat, and Janet Thomson, his .spouse, a toft or
tenement in the Nether Green of Auchtermuchtie, comprehending 'ane seat house,'
barn, two little houses, and a yard or garden (except those houses and portion of yard
possessed by James Toschoch, burgess there) : To be held of the bailies of Auchter-
muchtie in feu-farm for .3s. 4d. yearly feu-duty. Auchtermuchtie, 25th Jaruiary 1667.
Witnesses, George Moncreift' of liidie, John Leslie in FaiUkland, James Doge and
.Tames Layng, younger, burgesses of Auchtermuchtie. John Carswell, notary, writer
of deed, and Patrick Carswell, notary, sign for the granter. [1090, Box 29.
2613. ^th February 1667.] Instrument of Sasiiie following on a precept of sasinc
from King Charles the Second, as Stewart of Scotland, dated 16th November 1666 [and
directed to ]\Ir. Archibald Dennestoun in Rutherglen, as sheriff in that part], for infefting
Mr. John Eleis, elder of Eleistoun, in terms of a charter, in the £5 lands of Shaw-
field, with mill, salmon-fishings, etc., in the parish of Faitherglen ; also the acres of land
and burghal land in Rutherglen, and the church-lands of the parish church there, with
manse, etc., in the sherifttlom of Lanark, formerly belonging to and apprised from the
late Sir William Hamilton, formerly of Eleiston, at the instance of Sir Robert Murray
of Camei-on, then Robert Murray, merchant in Edinburgh. Sasine given liy said sheriff
to Robert Wilson, messenger, in name of Mr. John Eleis, by delivery of earth and stone
of the lands, a handful of straw and grass, boat and net of said fishery, and the ' clap '
of the mill, on 8th Feliruary, and recorded in the general register'^26th February, 1667.
Witnesses, William Anderson, elder, in Shawfield, William Anderson, younger, there,
John Wilson, mason, James Hunter, smith, burgesses of Rutherglen, and Matthew
Trumbill, servitor of William Murdoch in Shawfield. Notary, David Spens. [2581,
Box 66.
2614. 8th April 1667.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a bond
[dated at Kelso, 8th February 1667] by Mr. John Belsches of Tofts, in favour of
Alexander Davidson, flesher, feuar in Kelso, in liferent, and of his daughter, Isobel
Davidson, spouse of James Jameson, feuar there, in fee, of an annualrent of 180 merks
Scots [interest of a principal of 3000 merks] from the six-merk lands of Mersington
called Plewlands, in the parish of Eccles and sheriffdom of Berwick. Witnesses to
bond, James Craig, notary in Kelso, George Broune, his servitor, Andrew Dickson,
weaver in Kelso, and James Home, servitor of granter. Sasine given by James Grive,
merchant in Kelso, as bailie, John .Midlemist, younger, feuar in Kelso, acting for Isobel
Davidson, on 8th, and recorded at Duns 10th, April 1667. Witnesses, John Riddell in
Kelso, Patrick Ameris in Plewland, George Rippeth and John Aitcheson, servitors to
John Tait in Pitleseughe. Notary, James Craig, of Glasgow diocese. [2577, Box 66.
2615. 15th April 1667.] Instrument of Sasine in terms of a disposition, dated at
Edinburgh, loth April 1667, by James Burne, baker, burgess of Edinburgh, in favour
of Elspeth Harper, his wife, and John, Thomas, and Andrew Bi-rne, his sons, of a
part of the lands of Merchiston pertaining to Lord Naper, and possessed by John
612 CALENDAR OF [1667
Broun of Gorgie Mill [cf. No. 2621 infra], lying on the west side of the lands called
Kingsknow, consisting of eleven acres and twenty-eight falls of arable land, — bounded as
described in the disposition, of date 20th March 1659, by the commissioners appointed by
' the late usurper Oliver Cromwell, for surveying and setling the estates ' of those
persons excepted from the act of pardon, granting the lands to Mr. John Mure, master
of the Grammar School of Edinlnirgh, and in a contract between him and the said
James Burne, of date 10th December 1659 — lying in the parish of and sheriffdom
of Edinburgh, with the teinds, so far as Lord Napcr had right thereto : To be held
under reservation of the granter's liferent, and providing that ' in caise the said John
Burne his sone shall not inclyne and apply himself to vertew, and follow furth his
calling as baxter or some uther lawful calling, but shall spend his lyme in idlesctl and
deboshrie, and dilapidat, spend, and putt away any of his meanis or estaite disponed be
his said father to him, or falling any uther way to him bo his father's decease,' the
granter ordains he shall lose all benefit by this disposition, and such benefit shall be
divided between his lirothcrs, Thomas and Andrew. Witnesses to disposition, James
Chalmers, advocate, John Stcvinson, his servitor, John Burn, servitor of granter, and
Mr. David Leirmonth, writer in Edinl)urgh, James Allan and Mr. James Turnbull,
notaries public, signing for granter. Sasine given l>y James Mowat, tanner, burgess of
Edinburgh, as bailie, on 15th April, and recorded in the particular register 22nd April,
1667. Witnesses, William Mure in Craiginglis, Henry Purdie in AVincastle, Thomas
Grintoun, meal-maker in Portsbrugh, and Robert Reddar, flesher in Edinl>urgh.
Notarj', Mr. James Turnbull, of Edinburgh diocese. [2186, Box 64.
2616. 29th April 1667.] Instrument of )Sasine narrating that Walter Graham,
son of John Graham of Blairsesnoch, gave sasine with his own hands to his wife,
IsoBELLA Drummund, of an aninialrent of £80 over the lands of GarUu- for her life-
time. Sasine given 29th April 1667, and recorded at Perth, 30th April .same yeai'.
Witnesses, Alexander Forrester in Wester Arneviccar, Robert Saudis in Easter
Arneviccar, Duncan M'Giboun in Cardrois, John Nicoll in Ballicbeig, and Alexander
Ure, son of James Ure, weaver in Cardross. Notary, Henry Dow, of Dunblane diocese.
[2262, Box 57.
2617. 15th May 1667.] Precept from the Chancery of King Charles the Second
for infeftingPATiiicK Nisuett, as nearest and lawful heir of his father, Henry Nisbett of
Craigintinnie, knight, in the lands of Easter and Wester Duddingston, with mill and
mill-lands, called the tenantry of Duddingston, with the teinds (except those of the
kirk-lands or vicar-lands formerly occupied by the widow of the late John Ker), which
barony was held of the Earl of Roxburgh, as lord of the lordship and barony of
Halydean belonging to the abbey of Kelso, and is now held of the Crown. The sherifif
is to take security for £150 Scots for duplication of the feu-farm of the lands. Dated
15th May 1667. [407, Box 12.
2618. May 1667.] Charter by George, Marquis of Huntly, with consent of
his curators, for fulfilling a contract between them on the one part, and EwBN Cameron,
only lawful son of the late John Cameron of Caldvart, with consent of his tutor, Allan
Cameron, on the other part, granting to the said Ewen and the heirs-male of his body,
whom failing, to Allan and the heirs-male of his body, etc., the five-pound lands of
' Caldvart, Camasnaherie, and the Laick,' in the ' thayndome ' and lordship of Lochaber
and sherift'dom of Inverness : To be held in feu for a yearly duty of eighty -one
merks. Dated at Bog of Gicht, May 1667. Witnesses, Cornet Adam Urquhart of
1667] THE LAING CHARTERS 613
Meldrum, Sir John Byiis of Cottis, Alexander Gordon of . . . [illegible], and John
Chalmer, notary, town-clerk of Elgin. [2811, Box 73.
2619. 1G67.] Precept of Clare Constat by John [Pater.son], bishop of Ross,
for infefting Hector Douglas, as nearest and lawful heir of his uncle, the late Hector
Douglas of Mulderg, in the lands of Mulderg and Torrendow alias Knokandow, and other
lands and mills [cf. No. 2753 infra\ formerly belonging to the abbacy of Feme, lying
in said abbacy, barony of Gynes(l), and shire of Eoss : held in feu-farm. Dated
1667. Signed by the bishop. Witne.sses, Kenneth Mackenzie, minister of Logie, James
Anderson, the bishop's chamberlain, and Mr. James Wallace, 'scholarcha canoniensi.'
This document is very faint — almost undecipherable. [1196, Box 32.
2620. 11th July 1667.] Instrument of Sasine following on a bond, dated 10th
May 1666, by Sir Patrick Thomson of Dudingston to James, Ludovick [Lewis],
WiLLi.\Ji, and Eliz.vbeth Thomson, his brothers and sister, lawful children of the late
Sir Thomas Thomson of Dudingston, of £6000 to each of the brothers and £8000 to
the sister, secured over the lands of Dudingston. Sasine given 11th July, and recorded
in the particular register 9th SeiJtember, 1667. AVitnesses, Andrew Barclay, weaver,
James Gray, smith, James Wricht, baker, and William Duncan, all in Easter Duding-
stoun. Patrick Don, notary public. [680, Box 20.
2621. 26th July 1667.] Instrument narrating that in terms of a disposition,
dated 29th April 16-56, Mr. Alexander Foulis of Eatho and Sir James Foulis of Colinton,
knight, with consent of Sir John Coupar of Gogar, knight, Isobel Fonli.s, relict of the
late James Duncan of Eatho, who last deceased, and Major William Murray, now her
husband, resigned the lands of Gorgie Mill, mansion-house, etc., and the two corn-mills
of Gorgie, all bounded as particulaily described of date 10th August 16-13, No. 2334
supra, wth the ten acres also there described, all designed and bounded as said is b}'
the said Sir James Foidis and Sir John Coupar, and presently possessed b}' John Broun
in Gorgie Mill, lying in the parish of St. Cuthberts and shire of Edinburgh, with the
teindsheaves of the lands, and also thirteen cot-houses built by the late John Broun,
father of the .said John Broun ; also, in warrandice of the same, the lands of Redhall,
as granted by Thomas Otterburn and his son to the late James Duncan of Eatho, father
of the James Duncan who last deceased, lying in the parish of Hailes : to and in
favour of the said John Brown in Gorgie Mill [cf. also charter of 29th September
1668 i«//fl]. Resignation made within the Exchequer House in Edinburgh, 26th July
1667. Witnesses, Sir William Purves of Woodhouslie, his Majesty's solicitor, Mr.
Patrick Broun, presenter of signatures, Thomas MoncreiS" and Mr. Andrew Oswald,
clerks of exchequer, and Mr. William Cheislie, writer in Edinburgh. Nottiry, William
Eussell, of Moray diocese. [2775, Box 72.
2622. 18th .September 1667.] Instrument of Sasine following upon a precept,
dated 8th Febraary 1667, under the quarter seal of King Charles the Second, in terms
of a charter, in favour of Andrew White, son of the late Andrew White of Markle, in
liferent, and William White, his son, in fee, granting to them the mainsJands of
Thurstoun, with the pendicle called Birkieniure, and others occupied as described, with
the lands of Job.straiid, lying in the barony of Renfrew by annexation, the constabulary
of Haddington, and sheriffdom of Edinburgh, the Mains of Thurstoun being occupied
by Thomas Jonstoun and William Craig, the pendicle called Birkiemure by Robert
Wood, another pendicle, possessed in 1665 by Thomas Brysson, now by Ludovick Cant,
614 CALENDAR OF [1667
another pendicle possessed liy Thomas Jonstoun, while Jobstrand is occupied by John
Jonstoun, son of said Thomas, excepting that pendicle of Thurstoiin called Drybnrn-
fuird, with mill and mill-lands of Thurstoiin, and the lands of Pinkertoun ; which lands,
excepting as above, were resigned by Ludovick Cant of Thurstoun and Anna Hamilton,
his spouse. Sasine given by Aichil)ald Miller, burgess of Haddington, 30th August,
and recorded in the particular register 18th September, 1667. Witnesses, James
Jonkieson, residing in Edinburgh, William Craig in Thurstoun, and William Craig,
younger, his son, with others. Mr. James Turnbull, of Edinburgh diocese, notary
public. [2183, Box 55.
2623. -6th September 1667.] Extract Ketour of Imiuest made before Mr. James
Cunynghame, Ijailie-depute of Kylestewart, by iUlan, Lord Cathcart, and Allan, Master
of Cathcart, Sir Thomas AVallace of Craigic, Mr. John Cunj'iigham of Jiambruchton,
Colonel James Montgomeric of Coilfield, David Cunyiigham, younger of Kobcrtland,
William Cunyngham of Brounhill, Robert Wallace of Carnehill, Kobert Wallace, younger
of Underwood, Mr. William Fullartoiin of Craighall, James Fullartoun, younger of
Craighall, John M'Kerrcll of Hilhousc, James Blair of Monktounmains, John Cunyng-
ham, bailie of Ayr, and James Fullartoun, l)ailie of Irvine, who on oath declared
WiLLiAJi Fullartoun, now of that Ilk, was nearest and lawful heir of his father, the
late James Fullartoun, who died in October last, in the lands of Corsbie and others, as
described in former writs. At Prestwyk, 26th September 1667. [916, Box 26.
2624. 30th October 1667.] Chaiter by David [Strachan], bishop of Brechin, as
superior, granting and confirming to Sm JonN Wood of Bonnytoun, knight-baronet,
the manor-place and lands of Keathock, comprehending the towns and lands of Laidsyde
and Balbuit.s, liuundcd lietween the lands of Peter Turnbull, called the 'Sj-de,' the
lands of l)avid Donaldson and John Kiinieir, portioners of Bolheris, lying contiguous,
on the east, the lands of James Hood, portioner of Keathock, on south, the common
moor of Brechin on west, and the lands of George Croill, or Coill, likewise portioner of
Keathock, called the lands of Newtowne, and the mill thereof, on north, as desciibcd,
with teindsheaves, etc., in the parish of Brechin and shire of Forfar, apprised for 14+0
merks of principal debt from David Edgar of Keathock, heir of the late David Rlgar,
his father : To be held of the gianter in fee and heritage for services due and wont.
Brechin, 30th October 1667. Witnesses, Mr. James Nicolsone and James Strachan, the
Inshop's son, commissaries of Brechin, John Spence, clerk there, and David Ogilvy, ^n-iter
in Edinburgh. Bishop's seal attached, much defaced. [2107, Box 53.
2625. 31st October 1667.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in the
above charter of apprising. Sasine given by Gilbert Air, citizen of Brechin, bailie, to
the said James Hood, acting for grantee, 31st October, and recorded in the general
register 16th Xovember, 1667. Witnesses, Alexander Mather in Nether Pitfeithie,
Arthur Doan in Ardow, and Alexander Mather, servitor of said James Hood. Notary,
John Spence, of Brechin diocese. [2938, Box 77.
2626. 21st January 1668.] Disposition by John Lundie of Stratherlie, heritable
proprietor of the lands, with consent of Marie Ramsay, his wife, and of Margaret Orrok,
his mother, relict of his father, the late James Lundie of Stratherlie, in consideration
of 10,000 merks, alienating to James Lundie, his brother-german, his heirs and assignees,
that portion of the granter's lands and Mains of Stratherlie possessed by Thomas Mackie
and David Adamson, bounded as follows : — ' Beginning at the west end of that peice
1668] THE LAING CHARTERS 615
of land called Christies aker, and north nook or corner of it, and from that, westward
and north-west the north side of the midle of the stank coming to the midle of the
burne of >Stratherlie, and from thence up the midle of the burne northward and eist-
ward under the yairds and planting of Stratherlie to the burne brae as far as the plant-
ing goes, and from the eist corner of the planting northward be the dyke biggit for
keiping the young planting, and thence westward be the same dyke to the west corner
of it, and from thence west be the south side of the headrig untill the march of the
landis of Largo, and from thence northward to the landis of Monturpie,' with the same
privileges of transporting sea 'wair' and others named in No. 2544 supra. The granter
binds himself to infeft the grantee by a charter, to hold of his superiors, as in next writ.
He also binds himself to transfer a tack or lease, acquired by his father, of the parsonage
and vicarage teinds of the parish of Largo, of date 29th October 1602, leased by the
late Mr. John Auchinleck, minister of Largo, with consent of the late Andrew AVood,
elder of Largo, to the now deceased Andrew Wood, younger of Largo, for the space of
two liferents and three nineteen years. Letters of disposition written by Magnus
Aytoun in Bruntiland, and dated at Stratherlie, 21st January 1G68. Witnesse.% Mr.
John Auchinleck, minister at Largo, John Halkstoun, burgess of Bruntiland, and the
said Magnus Aytoiui. [738, Box 91.
2627. 21st January 1668.] Charter by the said John Lundie of Stratherlie, in
terms of the above disposition, to James Lundie, his brother-german, of a portion, duly
bounded and described, of the lands called the Mains of Stratharlie [see last writ] : To
be held of the granter's superiors. Reddendo, to the granter, 2d. Scots yearly, if asked
only, as feu-farm ; to Margaret Lundie, lady of Lundie, for two parts of said lands,
ward and relief, etc. ; and to the Earl of Crawford, for the other third of the lands,
35s. yearly as feu-farm. Dated at Stratharlie, 21st January 1668. Witnesses as in
preceding writ. [Indorsed is a confirmation by Dame Margaret Lundie of that Ilk,
superior of part of the lands, of her portion of the lands. Dated at Lundie, 16th July
1677, of which charter Mr. Alexander Orrok of Cassindonat is writer, while William
Lundie, son lawful to the late William Lundie of Lundie-mill, is among the witnesses.]
[7.39, Box 21.
2628. 21st January 1668.] Extract Registered Letter of Reversion of the above
portion of the Mains of Stratharlie by James Lundie to his brother-german, John
Li'NDiE of Stratharlie, for redemption of the lands on payment of 10,000 merks.
Dated at Stratherlie, 21st January, and recorded as a probative writ 18th March, 1668.
Witnesses as in previous writs. [740, Box 21.
2629. 22nd January 1668.] Notarial Instrument of Sasine following upon the
foregoing disposition and charter, in favour of James Lundie, in said lands. Sasine
given by John Halkstoun, meal-dealer, burgess of Bruntiland, as bailie, 22nd January,
and recorded at Cupar 12th February, 1668. Witnesses, James Heugh, dweller in
Stratherlie, Richard Broun in Bruntiland, and others. Magnus Aytoun, notary. [741,
Box 21.
2630. 25th January 1668.] Precept of Chre Constat by Robert, Lord Coh-ill, of
Ochiltrie, as superior, for infefting J.\mes Persovn, as heir of his father, William
Persouii, in the lands of Moirlanbank, in the lordship and regality of Dunfermline and
shire of Fife, held of the granter for 3s. 4d. Scots, and 35s. OJd., payable to the Crown,
as feu-farm, and other services. Dated at Cleish, 25th January 1668. The deed is
616 CALENDAR OF [1668
written by John Hutton, notary, and the witnesses are John Falconer and William
Paterson, the granter's servitors. [290, Box 9.
2631. 10th ISLarch 1GG8.] Ticket in favour of Alexander Davidson, merchant
in Kelso, as burgess of Edinburgh, by right of Elizabeth ^\'hytt, his spouse, lawful
daughter of John "Whytt, burgess of Edinburgh. 10th March 1G68. [137G, Box 35.
2632. 23rd May 1GG8.] Disposition by Margaret Forsyth, youngest daughter of
the said Andrew Forsvth, with consent of her husljand, John Ogilvye, in the Newtown
of Manblorie [Mountblairy], granting to John Denuolm and Elizadeth Calderwood,
his spouse, an acre of land in the Thornycruiks, Dalkeith, bounded as described in
No. IGiO .-'upra. Dated at Ban IV, 23rd May IGCS. Witnesses, Robert Hay, burgess of
Banff, Robert Duties and Alexander Mackeingzie there, and others. Patrick and
William Stewart, as notaries, sign for Margaret Forsyth. [1810, Box 47.
2633. 23rd May 1G68.] Formal Renunciation by the said Margaret Forsyth or
Ogilvy of the lands described of date 15th August 1598, No. 1359 supra, to John
Denholji and his spouse. Banff, 23rd May 1GG8. Same witnesses. [1811, Box 47.
2634. 25th May 1668.] Charter hy George Home of AVedderburn, as superior,
granting and confii'ming to WiLMAM Darling, indweller in Cliirnsidc, and Jean Home,
his spouse, and their heirs, etc., a cottage-land ('cottagium') [the same lands as in No.
2029 iujmi], which lands belonged to Thomas Robertson in (.Juhytiig and Janet Gray,
his spouse, and were resigned by them with consent of Robertson, their son ; To
be held to the grantors in feu-farm for a yearlj' duty of Gs., with two hens at Martinmas,
in name of feu-farm, with a day's work in autumn ingathering the grain on the mains of
Benrig, and duplicand at entry of heirs; the possessors of said cot-land being also
bound to grind theii' grain at the granter's grain-mill at Eymouth called ' Brounsbank-
mylne,' etc. The charter is written by William Dewar, son of John Dewar, notary, and
dated at Eymouth, 25th May 1668. Witnesses, John Dunlape, portioner of Flemingtoun,
William Broun of Brounsbank, and the said John Dewai'. [3155, Box 82.
2635. 30th May 1668.] Charter of Nomlavius by Patrick [Scougall], bishop of
Aberdeen, in favour of Thomas Innes. [This writ has been cut and otherwise mutilated,
so that the terms of the charters confirmed by it cannot be fully given, but reference is
made to the late Mr. James Reid, advocate, and a deed dated 6th June 1657, in favour
of Innes.] The bishop confirms previous grants, and of new grants and confirms to
the said Thomas Innes, his heirs, etc., that tenement of land, with houses built and to
be built, with close, garden, and a rig or croft of land adjoining said tenement, lying
on the east side of the city of Old Aberdeen, between the croft and lands of John Cassie
on the north and east, the croft some time of the late Mr. George . . . [torn], and the
tenement and garden of James Law, weaver, on the south, and the highway on the west,
which tenement is part of a tenement of twenty roods of land which formerly belonged
to the late Mr. Thomas Lillie : To be held to Innes and his heirs, of the bishop and his
successors, in feu-farm for 24s. yearly of old feu and Is. 8d. augmentation. At Old
Aberdeen, 30th May 1668. Witnesses, Mr. John and Henry Scougall, sons of the bishop,
Mr. Alexander Mowat, student of theologj^ the bishop's servant, and Mr. Alexander
Forbes, writer. Signed by the bishop and by seventeen clergy of the diocese. [3208,
Box 84.
2636. 18th June 16G8.] Instrument of Sasine in terms of a disposition (dated at
1668] THE LAING CHARTERS G17
Tain, 8th April 1668) by Alexander Gair in Nigg to Donald Mackenzie in Morvich,
of the lands of Bridgend, alehouse, croft, etc., as described of date -tth November 1659,
No. 2540 &upra, in the abbacy and parish of Fearn and sheriffdom of Eoss : To be held
under reversion to the heirs of the late Hector Douglas of Muldearge on payment of
2400 merks. Witnesses to disposition, James Hay, bailie of Tain, Walter Hay, late
bailie there, George Duff, writer in Chanonrie, and Mr. James M'Kenzie, sub-dean of
Ross, Hugh Dallas and David Ross, notaries, signing for granter. Sasine given by
Michael Stronach of Balblair, bailie, to the said David Ross for grantee, 19th May, and
recorded at Fortrose 18th June, 1668. Witnesses, Andrew Fearne in Sanduick, William
Ross in the Drum of Fearne, Andrew M'Ewan in Little Allan, and Finlay M'Manis in
Mekill Allan. Notary, Hugh Dallas. On the back of the writ is a ratification, dated
18th November 1668, by the superior. Sir George Mackenzie of Tarbat ; place not stated
— written in an English hand. Witnesses, Alexander Macklenan, servant of Sir George,
David Forbes in Gaines, and John Innes (writer of writ), son of the late Sir John Innes
of Cromie. [2730, Box 70.
2637. 5th September 1668.] Instrument of Sasine in favour of John Denholme
in Colinton, and Elizabeth Calderwood, his spouse, in terms of the disposition dated
at BanflF, 23rd May 1668, No. 2632 supra, by Margaret Forsyth and John Ogilvie in
Newtoun of , her husband. Sasine given 5th September 1668, by Alexander
Calderwood, late bailie in Dalkeith, and recorded in the particiUar register, 24th
September 1 668. Witnesses, Patrick Justice, Archibald and George Symson, Robert
Knox, and John Huntar, all residing in Dalkeith. Francis Scott, of Edinburgh diocese,
notary. [2196, Box 56.
2638. 29th September 1668.] Charter under the great seal by King Charles the
Second, as Prince and Stewart of Scotland, granting (with clause of novodumus) to John
Broun of Gorgie-mill, in terms of the resignation dated 26th July 1667, No. 2621
supra, the whole lands of Gorgie-mill, bounded as there described, and also of date 10th
August 1643 sujn-a, in the parish of St. Cuthberts, Edinburgh, and by annexation in the
shire of Renfrew, and in warrandice thereof the lands of Reidhall, as disponed to the
late James Duncan of Eatho, and resigned by him in favour of the said John Brown :
To be held to him, his heirs and assignees, for the rents and services formerly due,
paying also £40 yearly of taxed ward during the ward and non-entry of the lands, £40
for relief, and £80 for marriage. At Whitehall, 29th September 1668. [2105, Box 53.
2639. 8th October 1668.] Instrument narrating that in terms of a contract of
sale, Mr. William Sharp, keeper of the signet, as procurator for William Rig of Carberry
[cf. No. 2347 supra] and Jonet Dischiiigton, his spouse, resigned the lands of Carberry
into the hands of John, Earl of Lauderdale, as superior, in favour of Sir Adam Blair
of Lochwood, knight. Done in the lower Council-house, Edinburgh, on 8th October
1G68. Witnesses, Sir Robert Dalziell of Glennae, Sir William Purves of Foidfoord,
Mr. Andrew Oswald, a clerk of exchequer, Mr. Patrick Broun of Steinstoun, John
Muir, W.S., and Andrew Douglas, macer. Mr. David Watson, of Edinburgh diocese,
notary. [1007, Box 27.
2640. 14th October 1668.] Instrument narrating that in presence of John
Robertson, one of the bailies of the burgh of Crail, William Moncrieft", lawful son of the
late Andrew Moncrieff, formerly bailie of said burgh, in terms of a marriage contract,
dated 4th June 1668, between himself, with consent of his mother, Margaret Carmichael,
4l
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find of his [or her] father-in-law (' soceri '), Thomas Corsaw, burgess of Crail, on one side,
and Christina Wood, lawful daughter of Kohert Wood, portioner of Sachup, with
consent of her father and Catharine Moncrieft", her mother, on the other side, resigned
to Christina Wood in liferent a tenement, with yard, kiln, 'couble,' etc., in the burgh
of Crail, on the north side of the market street, between the late William Bousy's lands
on east and those of Isobella Wood on west. Done, and sasine given, 14th October
16C8. Witnesses, John and Andrew Dawes, George Moncreifl', burgesses of said burgh,
and Andrew Moncreitf, brother of William. Notary, Thomas Adamsouii, of St. Andrews
diocese. [1172, Box 31.
2641. 4th January 1669.] Charter by John, Earl of Kothes, and others, as in
No. 2643 injni, commissioners for James and Anna, Duke and Duchess of Buccleuch and
Monmouth, confirming a disposition, dated 6th October 1664, by Alison Cranstoun, relict
of the late John Castillaw, dweller in Dalkeith, made to John Scott, servitor to Sir John
Gilmoui' of Craigmillar, of a tenement or husband-land in Dalkeith, on north side of High
Street, bounded by the tenements of the heirs of the late .John Watson and of the heirs
of William Gittert ; also of two acres, the ' cross aiker ' and the ' east aiker without the
cowbrig,' with the short roods lying at the east end of Dalkeith, all as described : held
of the said Duke and Duchess for an annual payment of 36s. Scots. Confirmation dated
4th January 1669. Witnesses as in next writ. [.574, Box Ifi.
2642. 4th January 1669.] Precept of Clare Constat by the commissioners of James
and .iVnne, Duke and Duchess of Buccleuch, for infefting Margaret and Agnes
Watherstoun, as daughters and heirs-portioners of their father, Archibald Watherstoun,
meal-dealer in Dalkeith, in (1) a tenement [formerly belonging to the late James
Goiu-lay, and formerly possessed by the late Robert Chalmers and Cristina Almond,
his spouse] on the south side of the great street of Dalkeith, the lands of the late
Robert Elder, then of the late Nicolas Gay, on west, the street on north, and the
common passage from back of burgh on south ; (2) the back portion of same tenement,
the lands of the late Frank on east, and otherwise as above, acquired from Helen
Gourlay, sister of said James Gourlay ; (3) an acre of arable land in the field called
Broomhill, between the lands of the late James Watherstoun, elder, on east, and those
of the late William Calderwood, younger, on west ; also (4) a half-acre of arable land in
the ' Stainnielawes,' between the lands of the late Thomas Gifl'art on east and west ;
(3) the east half of a tenement on south side of Dalkeith, the lands of John Dawsone
on east, those of the late James Watherstoun on west, and the way to Newbotle on
south — Nos. 3, 4, and 5 being acquired from Adam Scott; (6) four acres of arable
land, one lying in the ' Stainnielawes,' between the lands of the late Mr. John Nymblc
on east and those of the late William Murray on west, another lying in the ' Thornie-
cruiks,' between the lands formerly occupied by the late Andrew Forsyth on east and
those formerly occupied by the late James Veatch on west, a third lying in the field
called 'Halfeaikers,' the lands of the late Thomas Giffart on east and those of the late
William Veatch on west, and the fourth acre lying in the field called the 'Gallodailles,'
between the lands of the late Thomas Crombie on east and the late Robert Moffat's on
west — all acquired from Jean Calderwood and Robert Hyslop, her husband ; (7) three
acres and a half of land, one lying in the field called ' Muredalles,' formerly bounded by
Thomas Gifl'art's lands, now between the lands of the late Robert Mitchelsone, bailie of
Dalkeith, on east, and those of Thomas Elder on west, the second acre lying in the
' Gallodailles,' bounded by the land formerly belonging to Thomas Giffert, now to the
Duke and Duchess, the third acre lying in the field called Broomehill, on the east side of
1669] THE LAING CHARTERS 619
Dalkeith, with the lands of William Veatch, merchant in Edinburgh, on east, and those
of the late Archibald AVatherstoun on west, and the half-acre lying in the field called
' Swynefoord ' or ' Stainniclawis,' the late William Mow's lands on east, and those of the
late Thomas Giffart on west ; (8) that acre of arable land in the field called the ' West-
mnredaillis,' containing 'ane murcdaill or rig and thrie butts of land,' namely, the
' muiedaill ' between the lands of John Dawsone on east and west, one ' murcbutt '
between the same lands on north and south, a second ' murebutt ' lying on both sides of
the road leading to Leswade, in length as far as the march ('metam') of Pendreich,
between the lands of the late Patrick Neill, now of John Baillie, on north, and the lands
of James Allan on south, and the third 'sparebutt,' having John Dawson's lands on east
and west; (9) an annualreni of £18, 8s. from a tenement of land belonging to James
Steinsone, dweller in Easter Coldoun, on the north side of the High Street of Dalkeith,
between the lands formerly of the late Mr. John Nymble's heirs, now of Mr. Thomas
Lermonth, advocate, on west, the ' Greenyaird ' on north, the tenement of the late
William Badinoch, now of Robert Mitchelson, on east — the Avhole lands, etc., lying in
the territory of Dalkeith and sheriffdom of Edinburgh : To be held of the Duke and
Duchess for the following sums ; — For No. 1, 10s. Scots yearly of feu-farm ; for No. 2,
3s. 4d. yearly ; for Nos. 3 and 4, 3s. 4d. yearly ; for No. 5, 3s. 4d ; for each acre named
in No. 6, 3s. 4d. ; and for each acre of Nos. 7 and 8, 3s. 4d. yearly. Deed written by
Mr. John Leslie, servitor of Alexander Leslie, W.S., Edinburgh, and signed at Edin-
burgh, 4th January 1G69. Witnesses, Patrick Scott of Langschaw, Mr. Francis Scott,
his son, Mr. David Scott, liailie of the regality of Dalkeith, and James Scott, servant to
the Duke of Buccleuch and Monmouth. [1540, Box 40.
2643. 4th January 1GG9.] Charter by the said John, Earl of Rothes, John, Earl
of Tweeddalo, and William, Lord Cochran, commissioners for James and Anne, Duke
and Duchess of Buccleuch and Monmouth, granting to John Learmonth, writer in
Edinburgh, and Maroaket Watherstoun, his spouse, the just and equal half of various
tenements and lands, particularly described in the preceding precept of .same date, in the
burgh, lordship, and regality of I>alkeith, which belonged to the said Margaret, as one
of two heirs-portioners of the late Archibald Watherstoun, flour-dealer in Dalkeith, and
were resigned by her : To be held feu or blench, according to the subject, as enumerated
in said precept. At Edinburgh, 4th January 1609. Witnesses as in last writ. [1752,
Box 45.
2644. 17th January 16G9.] Precept of Clare Constat by George, Mai-quis of
Hiuitly, with consent of his curators, for infefting John Gordon, now of Buckie, as
nearest and lawful heir to his father, the late John Gordon of Hiltoun, in the lands of
Easter, Middle, and Wester Raits, in the lordship of Badenoch, etc. [cf. No. 2236 sitjnn] :
To be held in feu-farm for fifty meiks each davach, with other dues. Dated 17th
January 16G9 at 'Bog of Geight.' Signed by the Marquis, his mother, and other
curators. Witnesses, Sir Ludovic Gordoun of Gordonstoun, John Gordon of Collachie,
David Tyrie of Cowlithie, and William Gordon, notary public. Appended is a ratifica-
tion by Charles, Earl of Aboync, and other commissioners appointed by George, Marquis
of Huntly, dated at the ' Boig of Geight,' 25th September 1673: Patrick Gordon of
Laickathie, Walter OgUvie of Ragall, and others, witnesses. [463*, Box 13.
2645. 21st January 1669.] Charter by John Hamilton, Laird of Barr, as superior,
granting to John Robison, lawful son of Robert Robison, currier in Lochheid, the
10s. lOd. lands of old extent of Wester Kerse, with houses, teindsheaves, etc., occupied
620 CALENDAR OF [16(59
by James Ramsay, tailor, and Umphiid Brydin, younger, as described, in the parish of
Lochwinnoch, in the regality of Paisley and shire of Renfrew, resigned by John Love in
Shiells and Jonet Miller, his spouse : To be held of the granter in feu-farm for a yearly
duty of 10s. lOd., the said John Robison also bringing his grooving grain to be ground
at the old mill of Glen, and paying multures, etc., there. Dated at Paisley, '21st
January 1G69. Witnesses, John Hamilton, younger of Barr, and James Hamilton, his
brother-german, John Hamiltoun, writer in Paisley, William Greinleis, younger, bailie
of Paisley, and Mr. Robert Lindesay, writer of deed. [1093, Box 29.
2646. 12th February 1669.] Notarial Instnxment narrating that Walter Stoadart,
weaver, burgess of Kirkcaldy, in terms of a disposition by him and his wife, iNLargaret
Paterson, dated 12th January 1669, resigned to jAsrEs Dick, younger, deacon of the
weaver craft, a tenement on the north side of the High Street, bounded liy lands of
heirs of James Christisone, of William Coupar, and David Baxter, as descriljed. David
Durie, one of the bailies, received resignation and gave infeftment, 12th February
1669. AVitnesses, William Burnlie, maltman, William Foord, elder, flesher, James
Kinnell, cordiner, Robert Reston, wea\er, burgesses, and others. Robert Cunyngham,
notary. [629, Box 18.
2647. 25th February 1669.] Extract Retour of Mark Pringle, as heir of his
uncle Cpatrui'), the late Andrew Pringle in Nenthorne mill, in the lands of Ncnthorn,
with the teinds, etc., in the parish of Nenthorn and shire of Berwick, and in an
annualrent of £126, 13s. 4d. therefrom. At Lauder, 25th February 1669. [1803,
Box 46.
2648. [February] 1069.] Precept of Sasine by Andrew Ker, senior of Littledean,
and Andrew Ker, junior, his eldest son, for infefting Mai;k Pringle, as heir of his
uncle Cpatrui'), the late Andrew Pringle in Ncnthoiiie mill, in the town and lands of
Nenthorne, teinds, etc., in the parish of Nenthorne and shire of Berwick. Not dated
or signed. Indorsed, 'de data 1669.' [1849, Box 47.
2649. ''• 1669.] Precept of Clare Constat [undated and unsigned] by William,
[third] Earl of Lothian, and Robert, Lord Ker, his eldest son, for infefting Joanna
WiLKiESON, as heir of her grandfather, James Wilkieson, portioner of Nenthorn, in a
husband-land [presently occupied by Mark Pringle] in the town and territory of
Nenthorn, bailiary of Lauderdale, and shire of Berwick. Dated between 1631 and
1675, but see next writ. [1038, Box 28.
2650. c. 1669.] Charter [unsigned and undated] by William, Earl of Lothian,
granting, with consent of his son, Robert, Lord Ker of Neubotlc, to Mark Pringle,
brother's son and assignee, in terms of a dispo.sition, dated 2nd September 1665, of the
late Andrew Pringle, chirurgeon, portioner of Nenthorn, a husband-land in Nenthorn,
bailiary of Lauderdale and shire of Berwick, which had belonged to Jean Wilkison,
only surviving daughter of the late Henry Wilkison in Newtoun mill, and heiress of the
late James Wilkison in Newtoun mill, and were by her, with consent of William
Rutherfurd, her spouse, disponed to the said Andrew Pringle ; To be holden blench.
Charter written by Mr. George Langlands, servitor of James Allan, writer to the signet.
[388, Box 11.
2651. 26th February 1669.] Listrument of Sasine following on and narrating
precept of clare constat by George Home of Wedderburn, with consent of his curators.
1670] THE LAI NG CHARTERS 621
for iiifefting Patrick Auchincraw, as nearest and lawful heir of Patrick Auchincraw
in Northfield, his grandfather, in a cottage of land lying in the village and territory of
Coldingham, and an acre of land in the village and territory of Northfield, being the
subjects Nos. 2 and 3 in charter by Robert Logan of Kestalrig, of date 1st January
1578, No. 956 supra. Precept directed to David Mure in Eymouth and Patrick Home
in Wedderburn, and dated at Wedderburn, 8th December 1660. AVitnesses, Gideon
Simson, servant of granter, John 8imson, ' garnerer ' in Wedderburn, and John Dewar,
notary in Duns. Sasine given by Patrick Home, 26th February 1669, and recorded at
Duns, 4th March same year. Witnesses, William Schirilaw in Northfield, Patrick
Tailfurd there, and the said David Mure. John Dewar, notary. [U80, Box 38.
2652. 1st July 1669.] Extract Act by the Commissioners of the Scots Treasury
in favour of 8lR Wirxi.VJl Purves, his Majesty's solicitor, discharging him of certain
arrears of wards and other casualties, granted to him by King Charles the Second.
Edinburgh, 1st July 1669. [411, Box 12.
2653. 21st October 1669.] Extract Retour of John Douglas, as nearest and lawfid
heir of provision of his father, the late Archibald Douglas of Lumsden, being the eldest
son of his father by the latter's second marriage with Margaret Lyll. At Duns, 21st
October 1669. [1804, Box 46.
2654. 15th November 1669.] In.strument of Sasine following upon a contract,
dated 20th September 1667, between William Rig of Carberry and Janet Dishington,
his spouse, on one part, and Sir Adam Blair of Lochwood, knight, on the other part,
by which Sir Adam agreed to infeft William Rir; in an annualrent of 2100 merks Scots
from the lands of Carberry, in the regality of Musselburgh, etc. Sasine given bj-
Robert Douglas, portioner of Inneresk, 9th, and recorded in the particular register
15th, November 1669. Witnesses, Richard Vernor, portioner of Lmeresk, James Loch,
merchant, burgess of Edinburgh, and others. James Lauder, of Edinburgh diocese,
notary. [1912, Box 49.
2655. 17th November 1669.] Obligation by John Richardson of Sheerl)urngreeii,
Durham, and others, to pay to Barbara Fulthorpe of Newcastle, widow, £20 sterling
before nth November 1672. Dated 17th November 1669. [1184, Box 31.
2656. 4th December 1669.] Instrument of Sasine following on the charter of date
21st January 1669, No. 2645 supra, of the lands of Wester Kerse, in favour of John
RoBisoN. Sasine given by James Allan, portioner of Wester Carse, 4th December
1669, and recorded at Glasgow, 11th of same month. Witnesses, James Ramsay, tailor,
Umphrey Brydin, younger, and Robert Barbour, portioner, all in Wester Carse. Mr.
Robert Lind-saj"-, of Glasgow diocese, notary. [1094, Box 29.
2657. 1st January 1670.] Extract General Retour of WiLLLUi DiCK, now of
Braid, as nearest and lawful heir of his grandfather, the deceased Sir William Dick of
Braid. Canongate, l.st January 1670. [698, Box 20.
2658. 7th January 1670.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a bond
[dated at Kessock, 13th December 1669] by Hector Douglas of Mulderg in favour of
John Polson of Merkinsh, in security of 4000 merks, of the two mills called the mills
622 CALENDAR OF [1670
of Fearn, in the abbacy of Fearii ami sliire of Ross. Witnesses to bond, Alexander
Fraser, Alexander Ross, Alexander Macintosh, and David Baillie, all writers in Inver-
ness. Sasinc given by the said David Baillie, 7th January, and recorded at Fortrose
16th February, 1670. Witnesses, Andrew llos, brother to William Ros of Bellamouckic,
Donald Sutherland, nudtercr, and Donald Sutherland, miller, at said mills, John Ro.s,
mason in Bellindrom, William Sutherland, miller, and John Dunzcin. Notary,
Alexander Mackintosh. [2945, Box 77.
2659. 2nd March 1670.] Instrument narrating that Alexander, Earl of Glencairn,
and Alexander Portcrfield of that Ilk, by their procurator, John Douglas, one of the
ordinary maccrs of the court of session, resigned into the hands of the Crown the lands
called the Mains of Waterstonn, extending to a .'SOs. land, in the barony of Ramforle
Cunningham, parish of Kill)archan, and shire of Renfrew, for new infcftment in favour
of John Schaw of Greinok in liferent, and to Sui JuiiN ScHAW, his eldest laAvful son,
in fee. Done in the ' heigh Excheker hous above the new session hous in Edinburgh,'
2nd March 1670. Witnesses, Mr. Andrew Oswall and Thomas MoncreifT, clerks of
exchequer, Mr. Robert Hamilton, James Carnegie, and Hew Wallas, writers to the
signet, and William Broiui, son of Mr. Patrick Broun, presenter of signatures to
exchequer. See also No. 2456 sitpw. [.377, Box 11.
2660. I'^th April 1670.] Dujilicate of the account of the Right Honourable Ileniy,
Earl of St. Albans, late Go\ernor of the Isle of Jersey, and of all his ^lajesty's c<astles
and forts there, for the pay, etc., of the officers and soldiers there, beginning on 18th
December 1660, and ended 18th October 1665. Amount, £15,040, 8s. 8d. Declared in
exche((uer, l.^th Ayml 1670. [597, Box 17.
2661. 21st May 1670.] Charter by Sir William Livingstone of Westquarter, with
consent of Helena Livingstone, his spouse, and of James Livingstone, their eldest son,
granting to RoBEitT Callander, merchant in Falkirk, and Elizahetii Proveand, his
spouse, two acres of land in Falkirk, on the north side of the street called the 'Randie-
gate,' between the lands of James, Earl of Callendar, on the cast and west : To be held
feu-farm for a yearly duty of 10s. At Falkirk, 21st May 1670. Witnesses, John
Livingstone of Kirkland, Patrick Murehead, Itailie in Falkirk, John Hardie, tailor theie,
and James Callender. [1859, Box 48.
2662. 13th June 1670.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding on a crown precept,
dated 11th February 1670, directing John Scott of Rennalburn to infeft SiR James
Johnstone of AYesterhall, knight, and Margaret Bannatyne [or Bellenden], his
wife, in the barony of Westerhall, in the parish of Westerkirk, lordship of Eskdale, and
shire of Dumfries. Sasine given at the manor-place of Daldurhame, 13th .Tune 1670,
and recorded in the general register of .sasines, 23rd June 1670. Walter Dalgleish,
minister of the parish of AVesterkirk, now called AVesterhall, attorney for Margaret
Bannatyne. Witnesses, .John Grieve of Glendinning, and William Clerk, William
Dryburgh, and George Lyell, servants of Sir .Tames. [155, Box 4.
2663. 24th June 1670.] Indenture (blank) between Henry, Earl of St. Albans,
and , in regard to a parcel of ground of St. James' Field, in the parish of St. Martin's-
in-the-Fields, etc. 24th June 1670. [598, Box 17.
2664. 1 1th July 1670.] Charter by King Charles the Second, granting to Charles
1G70] THE LAING CHARTERS 623
Maitland of Halton, one of the senators of the College of Justice, his heirs, etc., the
lands and barony of Eossie, comprehending the lands of Mylntoun of Rossie, otherwise
called the 'East Maynes,' with two grain-mills and mill-lands, the lands of Stanielaw, the
' West Maynes ' of Eossie, with manor-place, houses, etc., the mill called the ' Roll
mylne,' the lands of AVestirtoun of Eossie, the lands of Monbey, with pertinents, lying
in the barony of Eossie and sheriffdom of Forfar ; also the lands and barony of Ulis-
haven, with manor-place, etc., mill, mill-lands, harbours, shores, fisheries, the 'fischer-
toun,' pendicles and pertinents, in said sheriffdom, with power to the said Charles
Maitland to alienate or wadset the said lands of Ulishaven, without peril of recognition
or reduction, although they are held for the service of ward and relief ; the lands of
Balkillie, with houses, mill, and mill-lands, lying naturally in the sheriffdom of Forfar,
and by annexation in the barony of Hiltoun and sheriffdom of Kincardine ; the ' ferrie-
boat ' and passage at Montrose, with profits, in the sheriffdom of Forfar ; the lands of
Craig, commonly called Craigtoun of Inchbreyock, with tower, etc., pendicles and
pertinents, and specially that pendicle called Ferriden, with the harbour and fishings of
the same ; the lands of Bordland, with pertinents, and the lands of Scottistoun and
Inchbreyock, salmon-fishings of Inchbreyock — all lying in the barony of Eescobie,
regality of St. Andrews, and sheriffdom of Forfar ; likewise the lands and baronies of
Dundie, Newtibbcr, Glastrie, and others, as particularly described in No. 1782 siqmi,
11th December 1G17, with the lands of Baldovan, as in No. 2326; also the lands of
Balroudrie and Benvie, with advocation of church, mill, and pertinents, in the barony
of Panmure and sheriffdom of Forfar ; the lands of Adamstoune, and pertinents, in the
barony of Dronlaw and sherift'dom of Forfar ; and lastly, the lands of Bulzion alias
Capermylne [Catermilne], with mill and pertinents, within the barony of Melkound by
annexation, and in the said sheriffdom : which lands, baronies, and others belonged to the
late John [Scrymgeour], Earl of Dundie, etc., and were held by him immediatel\' of the
king, into whose hands they have come as 'ulfimum heredem,' and are at his disposal b}'
privilege of his crown. Moreover, the king wills and gi'ants that one sasine taken at the
manor-place of Dudope shall be sufficient for the whole lands : To be held, with the
offices of constable and royal standard-bearer, to the grantee and his heirs of the king
and his successors in fee and heritage for the services used and wont. Given under
the great seal at Whithall, 11th July 1670. [283-1, Box 7-1.
2665. nth .July 1670.] Precept of Sasine under the cjuarter seal for infefting
Charles Maitland in the lands and baronies named in the above charter. At "Whit-
hall, 11th July 1670. [2835, Box 74.
2666. 25th August 1670.] Instrument of Sasine, in terms of the precept of 11th
July 1670, No. 2664 supv, in favour of Charles M.UTLAND of Halton. Sasine given
by William Rid, brother-german of Patrick Eid of Craigie, as sheriff in that part, to
.James Wedderburn, second son of Sir Alexander Wedderburn of Blacknes, knight, on
behalf of grantee, 25th August, and recorded in the general register 5th October, 1670.
Witnesses, Eobert Lauder, clerk-depiite of Dundie, A\'illiam Leslie, ser\dtor of Dame
Anna Eamsay, Countess of Dundie, George Eobertson, apothecary, burgess of Dundie,
Mr. James Rollo and Thomas Grein, residents there. Notary, Mr. James Lauder, of
Edinburgh diocese. [2836, Box 74.
2667. 22nd September 1670.] Instrument of Sasine narrating the infeftment of
Mr. Thomas Urquhart, minister of the gospel, brother-german to Alexander Urquhart
of Kinudie, and Henrietta Douglas, his wife, in these three-quarters of the davacb
624 CALENDAR OF [1670
lands of Brealangwell, presently possessed by Colin Dunbar of Birks, with pasturing in
the moor of the barony of Cromartie and Forest of Brey, in the parish of Kirkmichael
and shire of Cromarty, in terms of a contract of sale of said lands [date not given], by
Sir John Urquhart of Cromartie and Lady Barliara Mackenzie, his spouse. Sasine
given on lands, 8th August, and recorded in the particular register 22nd September,
1670. Witnesses, John Urquhart in Milntoun, John Davidson in Rosabrightie, John
Davidson in the Dam, and Donald Davidson in Brealangwell. Alexander Davidson,
clerk of the diocese of Koss, notary public. [114, Box 3.
2668. 4th November 1670.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a
contract matrimonial (dated at Tain, 5th Jamiary 16GG) between Hector Douglas of
Mulderg on one part, and Margaret Eos, now his spouse, her brother, Alexander Eos
of Pitcalnie [then a minor], David Eos of Bellnagoun, and Malcolm Eos of Kindeice, on
the other part, for infefting Margaret Eos in liferent in the whole rent of the said
Hector Douglas not liferented already to Bessie Gray, liferentrix of the lands of
Mulderg, extending in free rent to two chalders victual, with the rent of the lands of
the two Bellnasirachs and manor-place of Bellnasirach, extending to forty bolls victual,
and thirty -six bolls victual, from his Mill of Fearn — in all seven chalders of victual, the
lands lying in the parish of Fearn and sheriffdom of Eo.ss. Sasine given by Alexander
M'Culloch in Pitcalnie, 4th February, and recorded at Fortrose or Chanonry 4th
November, 1670. Witness to contract, inter alios, William Eos, son lawful to late
William Eos, some time bailie of Tain. Witnesses to sasine, James Corbatt of Bellna-
gall, James Eos, jiortioner of Mickle Eeanj', Alexander Monro of Daan, Donald Denunc
and Donald Sutherland, millers in Fearne. Alexander Eos, notary public. [2115,
Box 53.
2669. 29th November 1670.] Charter by King Charles the Second, granting and
confirming to Charles Maitland of Haltoun, his heirs, successors, and assignees, the
following lands : — first, the lands and baronies of Dundie, New Tibber, Glastrie, and
others, as described of date 11th December 1617 nupra, which were united into one
barony as narrated ; also the hereditary office of bearing all ' banners, standarts,
cornettes, pincelles, ensignes, aliaque signa lie Tokines guerre et belli de quocunque lie
shap seu fashione seu colore tarn pedestri quam equestri,' which shall be displayed
before the king and his successors, or have been displayed at any time before this date ;
also the lands of Baldovan, as described of date 11th May 1643, No. 2326 supra; also
the salmon-fisheries and other fisheries of Keith and Eattray on the water of Ericht, in
all parts of that water adjoining and belonging to the said lands and barony of Eattray
at any time, with all pertinents of said fishings in the barony of Eattray and sheriflPdom
of Perth ; also the lands of Adamstoun, the lands and barony of Eossie, in the shcrifl'-
dom of Forfar, and the lands of Balkillie, by annexation in the barony of Hiltoun and
sheriffdom of Kincardine, all as fully described in No. 2664 siqmi, 11th July 1670;
which lands belonged formerly to the late John [Scrymgeour], Earl of Dundie, or to
.James, Viscount of Dudop, his father, or to the late John, Viscount of Dudop, his
grandfather, or to David Carnegy of Craig, or to his father, the late Sir John Carnegy
of Craig, held of the king or his predecessors for the service of ward and relief, and
now are come in the king's hands by reason of recognition, the said lands or part of
them having been alienated by the late Earl of Dundie and others named above, or by
the late James, Earl of Southesk, uncle of the said late David Carnegy, or by the late
David, Earl of Southesk, his grandfather, or by any predecessor of the said late David
Carnegy of Craig, without consent and confirmation by the king or his predecessors :
1671] THE LAING CHARTERS 625
the said lands, baronies, and offices to be held in fee and heritage for rendering all
services used and wont to be paid by the said John, Earl of Dundie, and Da\ad Carnegy.
Given under the great seal at Why thai], 29th November 1670. [2837, Box 74.
2670. 29th November 1670.] Precept of Sasine in terms of the preceding charter.
Given under the quarter seal at Whythall, same date. [2838, Box 74.
2671. 21st February 1671.] Charter by Sir Charles Erskine of Cambo, knight
baronet, Lyon King of Arms, granting to Robert Law, senior, burgess of the burgh of
Anstruther Easter, four acres of land formerly belonging to the altar and service of St.
Mary in the granter's south aisle of the church of Crail, of which four 'butts' lie
between the lands belonging to the service of St. Mary in said church on east and west,
the garden of "William Bowsie on south, and the ' comone lone ' on north ; and eleven
'agelli' [?rigs] of said four acres lie between the 'Nuns peit feild' on south, the lands
of Sypses on north, the way which goes to St. Andrews on the east, and the lands of
Westbarns on west, in the parish of Crail, and the granter's barony of Cambo ; resigned,
at the Castle of Edinburgh, by Allan ]\lyllar, elder, burgess of Crail, Andrew Myllar,
his second son, James Brugh, formerly in Crail, now in Dundee, and Margaret Myllar,
his wife, and Da\'id Buthell, notary public in St. Andrews : To be held in feu-farm
for a duty of five merks yearly. Dated at Edinburgh Castle, 21st February 1671.
Witnesses, Captain James Cunynghame, William Sibbald, John Patrick, Alexander
Cook, 'militibus gregariis' in said castle. [2700, Box 69.
2672. 4th March 1671.] Letters Patent by King Charles the Second, directed to
John, Earl of Glencairn, superior of the lands named, and his bailies, narrating that
whereas the lands of Dennistoun, with houses, etc., and pertinents, lying in the barony
of Kilmacolme and the sheriffdom of Renfrew, comprehending the 16s. 4d. lands of
Rountrehill, possessed by James Gairner and others, precisely as described of date 7th
May 1653, No. 2437 supra; with teinds great and small, rectory and vicarage, which
before belonged heritably to Alexander Porterfeild, brother of William Porterfeild of
Quarrelton, held by him immediately of the said Earl, are now in the king's hands,
through a process of forfeiture pronounced against the said Alexander for murder and
lese majesty in a court of justiciary held at Edinburgh, 16th August 1667; and the
king being un^villing that the Earl, as superior, should sustain prejudice, and desiring
to provide him with a sufficient tenant, by these letters presents to him Mr. John
H.\3IILT0N, younger of Halcraig, his heirs and assignees, as immediate heritable tenants
of the lands, requiring the Earl to receive them and complete their infeftment in the
same. Given under the quarter seal at Whitehall, 4th March 1671. An indorsation
by Robert Playfair, notary public, states that at the place of Finlaystoun, on 11th
November 1672, the Earl accepted the said Mr. John Hamilton as his vassal in place of
Alexander Porterfeild, John Porterfeild, fiar of Duchall, acting on behalf of Hamilton.
Witnesses, Mr. William Fergussone and Robert Davie, servants of the Earl, and John
Foster of Achinleck. [2418, Box 62.
2673. 14th March 1671.] Instrument of Sasiue in favour of Robert Law, of the
foiu' acres in the parish of Crail, described in No. 2671 supra, 21st February 1671.
Sasine given by Henry Coupar, dweller in Crail, 14th, and recorded at Cupar 17th,
March 1671. Witnesses, Thomas Johnstone, messenger in Anstruther Wester, Walter
Buchanan, Thomas Johnston, and Young, all residing in Crail. Notary, Andrew
Symsone, of St. Andrews diocese. [2701, Box 69.
4k
CALENDAR OF [1671
2674. 27th March 1671.] Letter of Sale by James Schola, mariner, burgess of
BurntislanJ, conveying to Henry Stfa'ENSON, his son-in-law, two standing beds and an
almrie. Burntisland, '27th March 1671. Unsigned. [872, Box 24.
2675. 17th April 1G71.] Precept of Clare Constat by Alexander Mastertoun,
notary public in Cowper, lawful son and heir of the deceased Robert Mastertoun,
skipper, burgess of Kirkcaldy, for infefting Robert Gedd, as brother's son and nearest
heir of the late Robert Gedd, his uncle, skipper in Burntisland, in an annualront of
£24, IGs. Scots from a half-acre of land, described as 'lyand be east the loane deyck of
Kirkcaldie be noarth the kirk thairoff.' Kirkcaldy, 17t'h April 1671. [630, Box 18.
2676. 22nd May 1671.] Precept of Clare Constat by George Dundas of that Ilk
as superior (directed to John Dick, junior, burgess of Queensferry, as bailie), for
infefting Robert Hill, as heir of the late Robert Hill, mariner, burgess of Queensferry,
his father, in two rigs of arable land lying in the field called the Ferry-crofts, to the
south of the highway, and bmuided otherwise by the gi'anter's own lands on south and
west, and the lands of John Allane on east, in the barony of AVinchljurgh and sheiifldom
of Linlithgow, held of the granter for twelve pence yearly of feu-farm. At the manor
of Dundas, 22nd May 1671. Witnesses, Gilbert Stewart and Adam Sturgane, the
granter's servitors. Richard Wallace, notary public in Queensferry, being writer of
precept. [1565, Box 40.
2677. 23rd May 1671.] Instrument of Sasine following on the above precept of
dare constat. Sasine given by John Dick, junior, burgess of said burgh, on 23rd, and
recorded in the particular register 31st, May 1671. Witnesses, William Melvill in
Grangepans, James Drumond, at the west end of Queensferry, James Waddell there,
Thomas Johnstoun there, and John Buchanan, burgess of said burgh. Notary, Richard
Wallace, of Edinburgh diocese. [2812, Box 73.
2678. 24th May 1671.] Act of Court of the burgh of Jedburgh, admitting Mr.
Patrick Home, advocate, to the liberty of that burgh. 24th May 1071. [801,
Box 22.
2679. 4th and 7th September 1071.] Notarial Instrument, narrating that in
terms of the precept of date 29th November 1670, No. 2669 supra, Alexander Froster,
chamberlain of Saltoun, as attorney for Sir Charles Maitland of Haltoun, appeared
on the lands of Dudop, at the jirincipal messuage of the barony of Dundie, and upon the
lands of Baldovan, at the manor-place thereof called Bank, as ordained by the infeft-
ments of the late John [Scrymgeour], Earl of Dundie, and upon the lands and barony
of Rossie, at the manor-place appointed in the infeftments of the late David Carnegy of
Craig ; also on the lands of Adamstoun and Balkeillie ; and there the said Alexander
presented the said precept to James Dalgety, son lawful of John Dalgety, notary, and
clerk of the regality of Aberbrothick, requesting sasine to be given, which was granted,
on the lands of Dundie, 4th September 1671, before James Gray of Bnlzeon, William
Gray, his brother, meal-dealer, burgess of the burgh of Dundie, John Robertson, servitor
of Patrick Mukiesone of Lornie, and William Mong, servitor of the notary ; on the
lands of Adamstoun, same day, liefore David Whytit in Kirktoun of Liff, Alexander
Whytit, his son, the said John Robertson and William Mong ; on the lands of Baldovan
and Bank, same day, before John Thayne in Kirktoun of Strickmarteyn, William Luke,
notary public in Forfar, and Andrew Low, servitor of Patrick Weyntoun of Strick-
1672] THE LAING CHARTERS 627
merteyn ; also on 7th September 1671, on the lands of Balkeillie, before Thomas and
James Robertson in Balkeillie, John Souter in Rossie, and the said William Mong ;
and on the lands of Rossie, same day, before James Souter in Rossie, AVilliam Watson,
James Bellie, and James Smith, residing there. Notary, William Gray. [2839, Box 74.
2680. 6th November 1671. J Instrument narrating that James Dick in Wester
Coldoun gave sasine to his son, John Dick, of the acre of land described in charter to
him of 29th January 1658, No. 2518 sup-a, and of that tenement of land first described
in charter of 15th August 1656, No. 2491 supra. Sasine given 6th November 1671,
and recorded in the particidar register 6th December same year. Witnesses, inter alio.<,
William Dick and Thomas, his son. [1688, Box 43.
2681. 1671-1673.] Qualified Oath (Draft) by William Borthwick of Cruikston,
in an action raised against him and George Borthivick of IMuirhouse by Mr. Thomas
Paterson, minister of Borthwick, as to teinds. Not dated; but between 1G71 and 1673.
[1212, Box 32.
2682. 6th February 1672.] Letters under the quarter seal by King Charles the
Second, in terms of a petition by Andrew, Lord Eollo, appointing and constituting the
four macers before the lords of council and session, as sheriffs in that part, to serve the
said Lord Eollo, etc., as nearest and lawful heir-male and of conquest to his uncle, the
late Sir John Rollo of Bannockburn, in lands, etc., in the shire of Stirling. Edinbui-gh,
6th February 1672. [2264, Box 57.
2683. 14th February 1672.] Brieve from the Chancery of King Charles the
Second for serving Barbara, Margaret, Anne, and Lsobel Hepburns, daughters of
the late Thomas Hepburn, rector of Oldhamstocks, as heirs of their father, in the lands
and annualrents in the shire of Berwick of which he died possessed. 14th February
1672. With execution indorsed. [895, Box 25.
2684. 29th February 1G72.] Listrunient of Sasine on a precept from chancery, of
date 24th February 1672, for infcfting ARCHIBALD DouGLAS, now of Lumsdain, as heir
of his late father, Archibald Douglas of Lumsdain, in the lands of Whitchester, Berwick-
shire, held of the crown for £15, 3s. 4d. aniuial feu-duty, the fee having been vacant
for about three years. Sasine given on 29th Fel)ruary, and recorded at Duns 1st
March, 1672. Witnesses, William Yeaman in Whitchester, James Rae there, James
KnowUs in Rigfitt, and others. John Baine, sheriff-clerk of Berwick, notary. [1781,
Box 46.
2685. 3rd April 1672.] Notarial Instrument narrating that Andrew Douglas, one
of the macers of the court of exchequer, in name of Charles ISIaitland of Haltoun, and
of James Gray, son and heir of the late James Gray, merchant, burgess of Edinbuigh,
James Mouat, merchant in Paris, Mr. James Reid, son and heir of the late William
Reid, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh, Sir John Ayton of that Ilk, and Sir Colin
Campbell of Aberuchill, resigned into the hands of the commissioners of exchequer
all the lands and baronies comprehended in the barony of Dundee, and others,
with the office of standard-bearer, being those described of date 29th November 1670,
No. 2669 supra ; also the ferrie-boat of Montrose and the lands of Ulishaven, as described
in No. 2664 supra, 11th July 1670; also on behalf of the said Mr. James Reid, the
procurator resigned an annualrent of £406, 2s. 6d. from lands near the town of Inver-
628 CALENDAR OF [1672
keithing, commonly called Boarland, Mylnesyde, Butterie Buttes, ;uid Backsyde, with
pertinents, and the lands of Caslandhill, lying in the parish of Inverkeithing and sheriff-
dom of Fife, belonging to the late John, Earl of Dundee — under warrandice during the
life of his mother. Dame Isobcl Ker — the Mains of Dudhope, and the lands of Chapel-
syde, in the sheritiUom of Forfar, etc., in favour of CllAitLKs Maiti-AND of Ilaltoun.
Done in the new session-house of the commissioners of exchequer, Edinburgh, 3rd April
1672. Witnesses, John Cunynghame of Entirkin, Mr. William Thomson, John Mure
and Hugh Wallace, writers to the signet, and Mr. Kobert Lauder, writer, Edinburgh.
Notary, Mr. David Watson, of Edinburgh diocese. [2810, Bo-v 74.
2686. 1-ith May 1672.] Charter by !Sir Henry Bruce of Clackmannan, granting
and confirming to WiLLiAM Haygine in Ferrietown, and Janet Stevin, his spouse, a
tenement of houses and yards, with croft, lying on the west part of the graiiter's town
of Clackmannan, which pertained to the late John Broun in Ferritoun, bounded between
the lands of the late Archibald Bruce of Kennet upon the east, Sir Henry's own lands
of Bredcroft and Parkfeild on west and north, and tlie common way on the south ; also
that tenement of land, with houses, etc., lying in the territory of Clackmannan and
sheritldom thereof, between the lands of the late John Turnour on east, the vennell
that leads to Pilmuir on south, and the granter's lands of Ovcrhalhill on west and north,
together with that acre of arable land lying in Netherhallhill, between the burn of
Goldnie on the east, John Tumour's lands on south, Ovcrhalhill on west, and the lands
of the said Archibald Bruce on the north ; and that portion of land in I'ilmuir, betwixt
the lands of Gilbert Coustoun and Blairis land on the east, the lands of Pittenskeine on
the south, the lands of Edward Brouno on the west, and Guldnie burn on the north —
all formerly belonging to the .said John Broun, in the town and territory of Clack-
mannan : To be held to the grantees for a yearly payment of lis. 8d. Scots, and three
suits of court at Clackmannan. Dated at Clackmannan, llth May 1G72. Witnesses,
William Morisone (writer of deed), sheritJ'-clerk of Clackmannan and notary public,
Patrick M'Gregor and Kobert Craick, elder, servitors of granter. [2932, Box 77.
2687. It^th May 1G72.] Charter by David [Carnegie], Earl of Northesk, granting
and alienating to Jame.s Tuknbull of Smydyhill, the lands of Muirtoune, as in charter,
29th May 1C29, No. 2031 mipm: To be holden as in former writs. At Forfar, 18th
May 1672. Witnesses, Mr. David Falconer of Neutoun, William Gray of Haystoune,
William Nairne of Kirkhill, and William Dall, notary in Forfar. [1758, Box 45.
2688. 12th August 1672.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding on a precept from
chancery, of date 9th July 1672, for infefting Sill Alexander Don of Newtouu, knight
baronet, as nearest heir of line and of conquest of his father's brother, Patrick Don,
writer to the signet, son of the late Alexander Don, writer, Edinburgh, in the lands of
Attonburne, and pendicle called the Cove, Plenderleath, Falsat, Tron, Cocklaw, and
others specially named and described, in the bailiary of Roxburgh. Sasine given by
Walter Scot of Harwood, sheriff-depute, on 12th, and recorded in the particular register
at Jedburgh 20th, August 1672. Witnesses, Thomas Ker of Hownam, John Ker,
portioner of Cliftoun, David Moir in Primside, Andrew Ker and Kichard Ker, both in
Attinburne. William Crombie, notary public. [389, Box 11.
2689. 10th September 1672.] Extract Act of Parliament in favour of William,
Earl of Dundon-^ld, and Lord Cochrane, his eldest son, in regard to their disposi-
tion to the University of Glasgow, dissolving the lands of Milltown of Arratsholl from
1672] THE LAING CHARTERS 629
the bai'Oiiy of Boghall, that they may Ijc mortified to the university. Edinburgh, 10th
September 1672. See Acts of the Parliaments of Scotland, vol. viii. p. 96. [244:2, Box 62.
2690. 10th September 1072. J Precept from the Chancery of King Charles the
Second, directed to the heirs and successors of the late Nicola Herries, spouse of the
late Alexander Glendoning of Parton, and of Robert Glendoning, their son, superiors
of the lands underwritten, for infefting Margaret Glendoning, daughter of the late
George Glendoning of Mochruni, as heir of her father in the three-mcrk land of Glenfute,
in the barony and parish of Parton and stewartry of Kirkcudbright, in terms of an
inquest made during the usurpation by George Maxwell of Munches, then sheritl'-depute.
Edinburgh, 10th September 1672. [2407, Box 61.
2691. 28th October 1672.] Instrimicnt of Sasine following on a precept (directed
to David A\'allace, biu'gess of Mu.sselburgh, as bailie), in a bond or obligation, dated
27th June 1672, by Sir Adam Blair of Carbcrry, Adam Blair, his son, as principals, and
William Rig, late of Carberry, in favour of Haiue Lyon, writer in Edinbiu'gh, of £120
Scots yearly out of the lauds and teinds of Carberry, in the parish of Inveresk, shire
of Edinbiu-gh. Sasine given 28th October, and recorded 5th November, 1672, in the
particular register. Witnesses, .John Robertson in Muntounhall, A\'illiam Browne,
soldier in the Castle of Edinliurgh, James Knox, servitor to John Falconer, master of
H.M. Minthouse, and William Ogilvie, flesher in Musselburgh. John Smart, of Caith-
ness diocese, notary public. [1429, Box 37.
2692. 2nd November 1672.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a
charter under the great seal (dated Whitehall, 25th May 1672), granting the lands and
annualrent, described of date 3rd April 1672, to Charles Maitland of Haltoun.
Sasine given at the Castle of Dudop by John Mancur, dweller in Dundie, bailie, to
John Maitland, chamberlain of Dundie, for grantee, 2nd, and recorded in the general
register 20th, November 1672. Witnesses, John Fyrt' in Dundie, John Tailzeour, post-
master there, Alexander Kidd there, James Maiden there, and William Coltherd,
gardener in Dudop. Notary, John Wotherspoon, of Glasgow diocese. [2841, Box 74.
2693. 29th November 1672.] Precept of Clare Constat by James Nisbet of Green-
holm in favour of Andrew Wilson, fuller in Newmylles, for infefting him, as eldest
son and heir of the late Andrew Wilson, tailor in Greenholm, in the lands and houses
described in charter, 22nd March 1623, No. 1923 supra, held as there stated. At New-
mylles, 29th November 1672. Witnesses, John Frew, bailie in Newmylnes, and John
Lockhart in Gallstoun, writer of deed. [1602, Box 43.
2694. 1652-1072.] Precept of Clare Constat by James Nesbit of Greenholm, for
infefting Robert Lockhart, now of Bankhead, as lawful and nearest heir of his father,
the late Hugh Lockhart of Bankhead, in the 10s. lands of Sornhill, with houses, etc.,
presently occupied by John Patersoun, lying in the parish of Riccartoun, and now by
annexation in the parish of Halstoun, bailiaiy of Kyle Stewart and sheriUdom of Ayr,
with the rectory teinds of the same, so far as not allocated to the minister of Riccartoun ;
the said lands and teinds being held of the granter in feu-farm. A\'ritten by John
Dalrymple, writer in Halstoun, and signed by granter, but not dated. Testing-clause
incomplete. See also No. 2425 supra. [2506, Box 64.
2695. 14th December 1672.] Precept of Clare Constat by James Nesbit of Green.
630 CALENDAR OF [1673
holm, for infeftiiig David Mason, fuller in Haiieh, as brother-german and nearest heir
of the late George Mason, shoemaker in Newmylnes, in houses and half a garden in
Boghall in Newmylnes, now occupied by Helen Richmond, lawful daughter of the
late James Ivichmond in Newmylnes, and bounded between the houses and the other
half of the garden, belonging to James Frow, on east, the houses and garden of the late
James Kirkland, now of George Mitchell, on west, the garden of the late Thomas
Brounc in Veiuicll, now of John Gibesonc, on north, and the common way on south, in
the burgh of Newmylnes, barony of Loudoun, bailiary of Cuiminghame, and shire of
Ayr; held of the granter in feu-farm for 6s. 8d. Scots yearly. At Mauchline, 14th
December 1672. Witnesses, Eobert Muir of Burne, Robert Miller of Willockshill,
Andrew Wilson, merchant in Mauchline, and AVilliam Gray, notary there, writer of
deed. [2507, Box 64.
2696. 5th January 1673.] Instrument of Sasiuc folloAving on the precept of date
29th November 1672, No. 2693 sujmt, in favour of Andrew Wilson. Sasine given
2nd, and recorded at Ayr 5th, January 1673. Witnesses, Nicol Broun in Newmylnes,
John Broun in Greenholm, Hector Lambie, merchant in Galstoun, and others. John
Loekhart, notary public. [1663, Box 43.
2697. 22nd January 1673.] Extract Decree in Action at the instance of William
Borthwick of Cruikston and George Borthwick of Muirhouse, suspenders, against Mr.
Thomas Paterson and Mr. Gideon Penman, ministers of Borthwick and Crichton,
chargers, as to teinds of the lands of Caikmure hill and Craberrie hill intromitted with
by the suspenders and the deceased William Borthwick, their father. 22n(l January
1673. [1213, Box 32.
2698. 22nd January 1673.] Duplicate of the above. [1214, Box 32.
2699. 4th February 1673.] Instrument of Sasine foUuwing on a precept in a
contract (of wadset), dated 4th February 1673, between John Haitlie of Sneip, on one
part, and Sir Alexander Don of Newton, on the other, for infefting the latter in
three husband-lands, a half, and a cotland in Nenthorn, called Dunsyresland, as in Nos.
2465 and 2605 supra. Witnesses to contract, Alexander Pringle in Nenthorn, chirurgeon,
David Broun of Park, Andrew Haillie, some time in Faunes, now in Ireland, and Thomas
Pearson, notary in Nenthorn. Sasine given by John Mill in Sneip, bailie, to John Ker,
servant of granter, on his behalf, 4th February, and recorded at Duns 13th March, 1673.
Witnesses, Alexander Pringle in Sneip, Henry Knold (1) there, James Jamesone there,
and Henry Robertson, servitor of Sir Alexander Don. Notary, the said Thomas Pearson.
[2790, Box 72.
2700. 6th February 1673.] Disposition of Alienation and Sale by William Glad-
stanes in Hunum (Hownam), eldest lawful son and apparent heir to the late William
Gladstanes, servitor to the Earl of Morton, in favour of Alexander Calderwood,
bailie in Dalkeith, and Janet Moffat, his spouse, in conjunct fee, etc., of certain
subjects there [described in charter of 10th March 1673, No. 2704 infra]. Dated at
Edinburgh, 6th February 1673. Witnesses, John Leirmont and John Rodger, writers
in Edinburgh, and William Calderwood, writer thereof, servitor to Nicol Hardie, W.S.
[129, Box 4.
2701. 25th February 1673.] Charter by John, Earl of Rothes, and others named
1673] THE LAING CHARTERS 631
in No. 2704 infra, acting as commissioners for James and Anna, Duke and Duchess
of Buccleuch and Monmouth (under a commission, dated 1st April 1672), ratifying and
confirming a charter by James Dick in C'owdoun to his only lawful son, John Dick, of
a tenement in the town of Dalkeith, on the south side of the High Street, bounded by
the lands of James Hog, senior, and those of James Watson's heirs, as in charter of
15th August 1656, No. 2491 supn; also that acre of land described in charter of 29th
January 16-58, No. 2518 supra: To be held in blench-farm of the granters. Dated at
Edinburgh, 25th February 1673. Witnesses, Francis Scot, son of Patrick Scot of Lang-
schaw, and others. Fragment of seal attached. [2413, Box 63.
2702. 3rd March 1673.] Instrument of Sasine following on precept contained in
disposition of 6th February 1673, No. 2700 supra, in favour of Alex.\NDER Calder-
WOOD and Janet Moffat. Done on the lands, 3rd March 1673. Witnesses, John
Dobie, baker in Dalkeith, James Hog, miller there, William Broun, William Hopkirk
and James Martein, indwellers there. Francis Scott, of Edinburgh diocese, notary
public, [130, Box 4.
2703. 5th March 1673.] Extract of the Blazon of the Coat-armorial granted
by Sir Charles Erskine of Cambo to Sir John Drummond of Logie-almond, second
brother of the Earl of Perth, as follows : ' Or, thrie barrs within a bordui' all wavie,
gules; above the shield ane helmet befitting his degree mantled gules, doubled argent;
next is placed on ane torse or ^vreath, or and gules, for his crest, a dexter arme
from the shoulder holding a broadsword in the hand, all proper, and for his motto
in ane escroll above the crest, Nil Timeo,' Dated at Edinburgh, 5th March 1673.
[2814, Box 73.
2704. 10th March 1673.] Precept of Clare Constat by James, Earl [afterwards
Duke] of Rothes, William, Earl of Dumfries, David, Earl of AVemyss, Alexander,
Earl of Kincardine, William, Earl of Dundonald, William Lord Cochrane, Mr. Robert
Preston, senator of the College of Justice, Sir William Bruce of Balcaskie, baronet. Sir
William Scott of Harden, Sir James Dalrymple, younger of Stair, Patrick Scott of
Langschaw, and James Stanfield, merchant in Edinburgh, commissioners for James,
Duke of Buccleuch and Monmouth, with consent of Anna, Duchess of Buccleuch, etc.,
for infefting Williaji Gledstaines, as son and heir of his father, William Gledstaines,
servitor of the Earl of Morton, in the land referred to in No. 2700 SKpra, namely : —
all and whole those four acres with the fourth of an acre, and eighteen falls, with two
ells of arable land in the field commonly called Langsyde, lying contiguous, etc., exactly
as described in No. 1873 supra; also in that one acre of arable land in the field called
Thornycruiks, as in writ last cited, all lying in the territory, lordship, and regality of
Dalkeith : To be held for a reddendo of 16s. lid. Scots as feu-farm yearly. Dated at
Edinburgh, 10th March 1673. Witnesses, Francis Scot, son of the said Patrick Scot of
Langschaw, and James Scott, servitor of the Duke of Buccleuch. [131, Box 4.
2705. 10th March 1673.] Instrument of Eesignation of the said acres of land in
Dalkeith, by William Glaidstanes, in favour of Alexander Calderwood, bailie of
Dalkeith, and Janet Moffat, his spouse, and also of the tenement described in next
writ, made by William and James Gourley. Edinburgh, 10th March 1673. Same
witnesses as in No. 2709 infra. [1370, Box 35.
2706. 10th March 1673.] Charter by the same parties, granting to Alexander
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Calderwood, bailie of Dalkeith, and Janet Moffatt, his spouse, in conjunct fee, and
their lawful heirs, the lands described in Xo. 2704, of same date, including the one acre
of arable land in the field called Thornycruiks ; also all and whole that cottage-tenement
of land, back and fore, with the bake-house and gi-anary, etc., lately built thereupon by
the said Alexander Calderwood, with garden, etc., lying in the burgh of Dalkeith on the
north side of the principal stieet, l)etween the lands formerly occupied by the late Jean
Cranstoun on the east, the land formerly occupied first by the late Thomas Logan, then
by the late William Calderwood, now occupied b}- the said Alexander on the west, in
the lordship, etc., of Dalkeith ; which lands had been resigned respectively by William
Glaidstanes [designed in previous writ] and by William Gourley in Dalkeith, heir of
the late Helen Gourley, lawful daughter of his paternal uncle, Alexander Gourley in
Dalkeith. Reddendo for the first subjects together 16s. lid. Scots, and for the second
subject 30s. Scots, yearly. Dated at Edinburgh,' 10th March 1G73. Same witnesses as
in No. 2704 svp-a. fl32. Box 4.
2707. 11th March 1673.] Charter by Sir George M'Kenzie of Tarbet, as superior,
gi'anting to Donald M'Kenzie, some time in Meddat, now in Langcoat [cf.No. 2717 infm],
his heirs, etc., the lands of Balconi with manor-place, etc., also that oxgang of lands of
Brigend with crofts, ' Miln croft, Dowcoat croft, and A\'eitcroft,' all lying in the parishes
of Kiltearn and Fearn, respectively in the shire of Eoss, apprised at the instance of the
said Donald from their former owner. Hector Douglas of Muldearg. Chai-ter written
by Thomas Gaire, writer in Fortrose, and dated at Milntoun, 11th March 1673.
Witnesses, Colin M'Kenzie in Keppach, Thomas Fraser and James Innes, servitors
of Sir George. [2798, Box 72.
2708. 13th March 1673.] Extract by Sir Charles Arcskine, Lyon King of Arms,
of the armorial bearings of William Mackguft'ock of Kusco, namely: 'Argent, two
crossiers saltierwayes azure, between a man's heart in chiefe, proper, and three stars of
the second. Above the .shield, ane helmet answerable to his degree mantled /jule.s;
doubled anj':nt; next is placed on ane torse for his crest, a dove proper, and for his
motto in ane escroll above the crest, Industria et Labore.' 13th March 1673. [1186,
Box 31.
2709. 18th April 1673.] Instrument of Sasinc following on the precept of dare
constat, dated 10th March 1673, No. 2704 supra, for infefting Willusi Glaid.stanes,
as heir of his father, William Glaidstanes, in the five acres there referred to. Sasine
given 18th April 1673, by .James Carsewell, bailie of Dalkeith, and recorded 29th April
same year. Witnesses, James Benholme, James Brigs, William M'Millane and Thomas
Grinlaw, dwellers in Dalkeith, Archibald Meason and David Stevenson, officers there.
Francis Scott, notary public. [1369, Box 35.
2710. 18th April 1673.] Listrument of Sasine in favour of Alexander Calder-
wood and his spouse, of the whole lands above described. 18th April 1673; recorded
29th April. Same witnesses and notary as in preceding writ. [1371, Box 35.
2711. 1673.] Charter by Mr. Thomas Lermont, advocate, confirming the dis-
position of 23rd ]\Lay 1668, No. 2632 sujmt, in favour of John Denholm in Colinton,
and Elizabeth Calderwood, of the acre of land in Dalkeith, described in charter
15th August 1598, No. 1359 supra. Signed, but date blank. Indorsed, '1673.'
[1812, Box 47,
1673] THE LAING CHARTERS 633
2712. -5th April 1673.] Instrument of Sasine in favour of Lady Grisell
Stewart, spouse and lady of Alexander, Viscount of Kenmure, following on a precept
of sasine in a contract of marriage between her, with consent of her brother Alexander,
Earl of Galloway, and the said Viscount, dated and solemnised 19th April 1672, by
which Viscount Kenmure was bound to infeft her in liferent in the manor-place of
Greinlaw, the lands of the mains of GreinlaW, lands and crofts of Crossmichael, etc., and
others named, lying in the barony and parish of Crossmichael and stewartry of Kirk-
cudbright. Sasine given Ijy 'William Gordoun of Airds, as bailie, on 25th April 1673,
and recorded at Dumfries, 29th April same year. Witnesses to sasine, Alexander
Gordon, brother-german of Hugh Gordon of Grange, Robert Gordon, lawful son of the
late Alexander Gordon of Park, and others. Alexander Cairns, of Galloway diocese,
notary public. [468, Box 14.
2713. 24th May 1673.] Instrament of Sasine in terms of a precept in the charter
under the great seal, dated "Whitehall, 29th September 1668, No. 2638 supra, in favour
of JoHX Broux of Gorgie Mill, granting to him the lands of Gorgie Mill particularly
bounded and described of date 13th August 1643, No. 2334 siqyra, and in warrandice
thereof the lands of Reidhall. Sasine given at the manor-place of Gorgie Mill, by Mr.
William Baillie, advocate, 24th May, and recorded in the general register 4th June,
1673. Witnesses, Mr. Henry Blyth, dweller in Edinburgh, John Watson, merchant,
burgess there, Henry Bousie, ser\itor of Mr. William Baillie, and Andrew Boarman,
servant of the said John Broun. Notary, Mr. Da\-id Watson, of Edinburgh diocese.
[2491, Box 64.
2714. 17th July 1673.] Precept of Sasine under the quarter seal of King Charles
the Second, addressed to the bailies of Lauderdale, narrating that Andrew Ker of
Littledean, the superior of the lands, although required to do so by three separate
precepts, refuses to infeft 1\L\RK Prixgle in Nenthorne, heir retom-ed to his uncle, the
late Andrew Pringle, in an annualrent of £126, 13s. 4d. from the lands of Nenthorn, in
the bailiary of Lauderdale, and requiring the bailies to give sasine accordingly. Edin-
burgh, 17th July 1673. [1430, Box 37.
2715. 24th July 1673.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a disposi-
tion, dated 10th October 1667, by Mark Pringill in Nenthorne, heir served and retoured
to the late Andrew Pringill, his father's brother, granting to Walter Prixgill, eldest
son of Alexander Pringill in Sneip, an annualrent of £120, 13s. 4d. Scots out of the
lands of Nenthorn, in Berivickshire, with the teinds. Sasine given by Andrew Trumbell
in Mellastaine miln, as bailie, 24th, and recorded at Dunse 30th, July 1673. Witnesses,
Alexander Dow in Nenthorn, James Broun there, John Mylle in Sneip, and John Bus
there. Thomas Pearson, notary public. [998, Box 27.
2716. 30th July 1673.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding on a precept from
chancery (dated at Edinburgh, Nth July 1673) for infefting Mark Prixgill in
Nenthorne, nephew and heir retoured to his late uncle, Andrew PringOl, in an annual-
rent of £126, 13s. 4d. Scots, secured over the lands of Nenthorn [see No. 2714 siqmt],
Andrew Ker, younger of Littledean, having refused to infeft the said Mark. Sasine
given by Andrew TurnbuU, dweller in mill of Mellastane, 24th July, and recorded at
Duns 30th July, 1673. Witnesses, Alexander Dow in Nenthorne, James Broun there,
James Mylle in Sneip, and John Bus there. Notary, Thomas Pearson. [2383,
Box 61.
4l
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2717. 21st August 1673.] Charter by Sir David Ross of Balnagown, superior of
the lands, granting and confirming to Donald Mackenzie, some time in Meddat, now
in Langcoat, his heirs, etc., the whole lands of Muldearg and Balnashirach, also the mill
of Fearn, with multures and sequels, all in the parish of Fearn and shire of Eoss, which
had belonged to Hector Douglas of Muldearg, and were apprised from him on 25th
June 1672 for a debt of 2751 merks 10s. : To be held of the granter for the services,
etc., due and wont. Charter dated at Ardmoir, 21st August 1673. Witnesses, Hugh
Dallas, commissary clerk of Ross, Gilbert Pape and Andrew Ross, servitoi-s of Sir
Dand, and Alexander Davidsoun (writer of deed), notary public in Fortrose. [2763,
Box 71.
2718. 25th August 1673.] Extract of Blazon of arms granted by Sir Charles
Erskine of Cambo, knight-baronet, Lyon King of Arms, to Williasi Borthwick of
^layshiel, as matriculated: — ' Arffent, a heart proper betwixt three cinquefoils sable.
Above the sheild ane helmet befitting his degree, mantled sable, doubled argent ; next
is placed on ane torse or wreath of his collours for his crest, ane eagle rousant proper,
and for his motto in ane escroll above the crest, NEC DEERIT OrERi Dextka,' etc.
Given at Edinbiu-gh, 25th August 1673. [2476, Box 63.
2719. 23rd September 1673.] Notarial Instrument proceeding on and narrating
a precept of sasine in a disposition of sale (dated 15th September 1673) by Mr.
Alexander Nairn of Little Over [Upper] Friertoun, in favour of James Nairn,
merchant in St. Andrews, of the town and lands of Little Over Friertoun, occupied by
David Ramsay, lying in the parish of Forgan and shire of Fife ; also four acres of land
there, and a tenement in St. Andrews, on north side of North Street there, bounded by
the tenements of the late John Myles, Walter Gibson, heirs of Mr. David Methven,
and the late James Peatt, as described ; reserving liferents in the lands to Dorathie
Quarrell, mother of Mr. Alexander Nairn, and Margaret Lundie, his spouse. Sasine
given 23rd September 1673, and recorded at Cupar 6th October following. Witnesses,
William Henderson, 'wobster' in Friertoun, David Bell, David Fethers and Alexander
Ramsay, servitors to the said David Ramsay. John Millar, notary public. [631,
Box 18.
2720. 29th October 1673.] Instrument of Sasine following on an assignation and
obligation (dated at Inverness, 13th March 1671) by which John Poison of Merkinsche
assigned to Robert Barbour, merchant in Inverness, 2000 of 3000 merks, .due by
Hector Douglas of Muldearg, as principal, and the late James Douglas of Little Rany
and James Corbat of Ballnagall, on a bond dated 26th September 1666, in favour of
Marion Ros, relict of the late Thomas Poison, some time in Meikle Allan, in liferent,
and John Poison in fee — a bond which in turn Marion Ros assigned to John Poison —
the sum of 2000 merks, being secured over the two mills of Fearn, with the mill-crofts,
multures, etc. [cf. No. 2658], lying in the abbacy of Fearn and sheriflclom of Ross.
Sasine given to the said Robert Barbour on 29th October, and recorded 8th November,
1673, in the general register. Witnesses, Colin Ros and Hector Hectorson, 'fermorers'
of said mills and indwellers in Fearn, Alexander Ros there, and William Gair in
Meikle Rany. Notary, David Ros, of Ross diocese. The writ is faint and not easy to
read. [2544, Box 65.
2721. 25th November 1673.] Instrument of Sasine following on the charter and
1674] THE LAING CHARTERS 635
precept by Sir David Eoss of Balnagown as superior, dated at Ardmoir, 21st August
1673, No. 2717 supra, granting to DoxALD M'Kenzie, there described, the lands of
Muldearge and others. Sasine given by John Ross in Little Allan, as bailie, to David
Eoss, elder lawful son of "William Eoss in Little Allan, on behalf of the grantee, in
presence of Hugh Eoss, lawful son of said William Eoss in Little Allan, Donald and
William Denoon, millers in Fearn, and Arthur Sutherland there, witnesses, 21st
Xovember, and recorded at Fortrose 25th November, 1673. Notary, Thomas Gaire, of
the diocese of Eoss. [1197, Box 32.
2722. 29th November 1673.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a
disposition, dated at Edinburgh, 28th August 1671, by Sir Alexander Home of Eenton,
knight, eldest lawful son to the late Sir .John Home of Eenton, knight, \rith consent of
his brother, Patrick Home, Sir John's second son, granting to George Home of Kaymes
the lands of Northfield, with East and AVester Loches, and the lands of Fewalls, with
teinds, etc., in the barony of Coldingham and sheriffdom of Berwick. Sasine given
29th November [1673], and recorded in general register 7th January 1674. Among
other witnesses to disposition is William Craw, brother-german to George Craw of
Netherbyre. Witnesses to sasine, John Eamsay in Coldingham, George Young in
Northfield, James Paterson in the Law, and others. John Weitch, of Edinburgh
diocese, notary. [1721, Box 44.
2723. 10th December 1673.] Instrument of Sasine following on an heritable bond
and precept of sasine, directed to Patrick Murray, wTiter in Edinbiu-gh, of date 22nd
January 1668, by John Wauchope, now of Edmonstoune, and Anna Eaith, his spouse,
in favour of Anna Hay, relict of the late James Eaith of Edmonstoune, relative to a
marriage contract between the said John Wauchope, Sir John Wauchope, his father, the
said late James Eaith, his spouse Anna Hay, and Anna Eaith, spouse to the said John
Wauchope, dated 27th January 1664, for infefting the said Anna Hay in an annualrent
of 2000 merks Scots, secured over the lands of the Mains of Edmonstoun and Caldcoats
[cf. Nos. 1829 and 2385 supm^, which was didy done, 10th December 1673. Witnesses,
James Smyth and James Fenton, writers in Edinburgh, James Henderson, messenger
there, and George Purves, servant of Anna Hay. Sasine recorded at Edinburgh, 20th
December same year. [303, Box 9.
2724. 13th December 1673.] Extract General Eetour of Mr. John Craig, advocate,
as brother-german and nearest heir of the late ^Ir. Thomas Craig, son of the deceased
Mr. Eobert Craig, advocate. See also No. 2319 supra. Canongate, 13th December
1673. [980, Box 27.
2725. 27th January 1674.] Extract Eetour of Inquest, made at Kirkcudbright,
27th January 1674, before John Maxwell of Brackansyde, stewart-depute of Kirkcud-
bright, by Thomas Lidderdaill of St. Marieyle, Samuel Maxwell of Newlaw, Edmond
Broun, apparent of Nuntoun, Eichard Carsan, bailie, Henry Moir, commissary clerk,
Thomas Maxwell of Gelstoun, Eobert Lennox of Irlandtoun, Alexander Gordon of
Culvennan, Henry Osburne, burgess, Eobert Gordon, apparent of Airds, Samuel Garment,
burgess, David Moncreiff, gentleman, James Corbit, messenger, John M'Clellan of Rink,
and William Herreis of Caigtoun, who, being sworn, declared that Eogek Gorpon, now
of Troquhane, was heir to his great-grandfather, John Gordon of Troquhane, in the lands
of Bartaggart (held of the king for £7, 4s. of feu-farm yearly), in the parish of Balma-
clellan, and Irelandtoun (held blench of the heirs of William M'Clellan of Gelstoun), in
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Twynholra parish, .and stewartry of Kirkcudbright, .and which had been in the hands
of the superiors for forty-two years by reason of non-entry. [968, Box 26.
2726. 13th February IG"!.] Charter by Charles, Earl of Aboync, Sir Patrick
Ogilvic of Bo^yne, Sir George Gordon of Haddo, Adam Unjuhart of Meldrnm, and
Robert Gordon, younger of Gordonston, commissioners for George, Marquis of lluntly,
granting to Williaji Mackintosh of Borlum and Marie Baillie, his spouse, their
heirs, etc., the lands of Rait (including the separate davachs of Easter, Middle, and
Wester Rait), in the lordship of Badenoch and shire of Inverness : To he held of the
Marquis for a j'early feu-duty of £50 Scots for each davach, or £150 Scots in money,
besides other dues and carriages. And (inter alia) the said William Mackintosh and his
wife and other tenants shall be obliged to keep the statutes of the Marquis's courts,
' anent such as slay deer and roe within the hounds forsaids, or anent the cutters,
destroyers, sellers, and away putters of the said noble Marquis and his forsaids their
woods,' under a penalty of one ' mairt ' or twenty merks for the first fault, two ' mairts '
for the second, and three for the third conviction. But this provision is not to be
enforced if the parties kill any deer or raes ' in tyme of the hunting of the fox, or
any other ravenous or destroying beast.' Dated at Edinburgh, 13th February 1674.
Witnesses, Mr. Thomas Gordoun, W.S., Mr. John Nisbet, his servitor, and John
Dalgardno, writer in Edinburgh. [2892, Box 75.
2727. 27th February 1674.] Charter liy the commissioners of James and Anna,
Duke and Duchess of Buccleuch and Monmouth, confirming the disposition, dated 23rd
May 1668, No. 2632 .■^ujmi, by ]\Iargarct Forsyth, daughter of the late Andrew Forsyth
in Dalkeith, and John Ogilvie in the Newtoun of [Monthlairie], her spouse, to John
Denholme and El[zabeth Cai.derwood, his spouse, of an acre of arable land in the
Thornycruiks, described in No. 1640 supra. Seal of Duke attached, faint impression.
Dated at Edinburgh, 27th February 1674. [812, Box 23.
2728. 10th March 1674.] Charter by James [Hamilton], hisliop of Galloway,
granting to John Blain, eldest lawful son of John Blain in Brughtoun, all that just
and equal half of the ten-merk lands of Meiklo Wig, extending to five merks, in the
parish of Whithorn and shire of Wigton, which lands had been resigned in favour of
the said John Blain by Michael Blain, in the county of Bannach in Ii-eland, to whom
they pertained, as uncle on the father's side, and nearest and lawful heir of the late Captain
Patrick Blain of Wig: To be held in feu-farm for a reddendo to the bishop of £10
yearly. Dated at Edinburgh, 10th March 1674, and signed by the bishop and seven
clergymen of the diocese. Sir Alexander M'Culloch of Mertoun, John Baillie of Shirrell,
Mr. James Lafreis, writer, Edinburgh, and others, witnesses. Said to be entered in
exchequer, and recorded in bishop's register. [476, Box 14.
2729. 24th April 1674.] Extract of the Blazon of the coat-armour appertaining
to Sir Hugh Mackulloch of Piltoune, descended of the family of Cadboll in Rosse,
as matriculated in the public register. He ' bears, ermine, a frett engrailed gules, above
the shield ane helmet answerable to his degree, gnles, doubled argent ; next placed on
ane torse for his crest, ane ermine, and for his motto in ane escroll above the crest. Sine
macula.' Subscribed by the Lyon King of Arms, Sir Charles Araskine of Cambo, at
Edinburgh, 24th April 1674. [.3288, Box 87.
2730. 10th June 1674.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept of clar^
1674] THE LAING CHARTERS 637
constat by George, Marquis of Huntly (of date at Bog of Gight, 17th January 1668), for
infefting John Gordon of Buckie, as heir of his father, the late John Gordon of Hiltoun,
in the lands of Easter Reats, Middle Reats, and Wester Reats, in the lordship of
Badenoch and shire of Inverness : held of the Marquis in feu-farm for a sum of £100
yearly money, six wedders, six lamlis, six geese, and three dozen poultry, with services
due and wont to the Mains of Ruthen in Badenoch, including twelve long carriages yearly
of forty miles from Badenoch, if required. "Witnesses to precept. Sir Ludovick Gordon
of Gordonstone, John Gordon of Gollachie, David Tyrie of Coulithie, and William
Gordon, notary pulilic. Sasine given by John Canning, writer in Edinburgh, 10th
June 1671, and recorded on 22nd of same month in the general register. Witnesses,
Alexander M'Kynich in Easter Reats, Andrew M'Conchie there, John M'Alester vie
Vurrich in Crastcarnach, James M'Kay ^'cPhrier. Notary, DaWd Cuming, of Moray
diocese. [2971, Box 78.
2731. 22nd June 1G71. | Instrimient of Sasine following on the precept in the
charter of 1.3th February 1671, No. 2726 siqnv, in favoiu' of Wii.Li.ui ^Mackintosh of
Borlum and his wife. Sasine given by John Cuming, writer in Edinbm-gh, bailie, to
William Macbean alias Roy in Ballaviell, acting for gi-antees, 12th, and recorded in
the general register 22nd, June 1671. Witnesses, Alexander M'Kynich in Easter
Reats, Andrew M'Conchie there, James M'Kay VcPhryer, John M'Alester vie Vurrich
in Crastcarnach. Notary, David Cuming, of Moray diocese. [2893, Box 75.
2732. 26th June 1671.] Charter by King Charles the Second granting to Dasie
IsOBELLA Smith, spouse of Sir Alexander Don of Newton, knight-baronet, and to
Alexander Don, their second son, and to his heirs, etc., after Lsobella's decease, the
whole lands and barony of Littledean, called Ma.xton, and the burgh of barony of the
same; the town and lands of Ma.xton; the lands called Rutherford's lands : the kirk-
lands of St. Boswells, and other lands formerly belonging to James Kerr of Newbotle,
and occupied by the late Sir John Kerr, etc. — all lying in the parishes of ^laxton and
St. Boswells, in the .shire of Roxburgh ; also the lands of Nenthorn, in the bailiarj' of
Lauderdale and shire of Ber^rick, apprised from Andrew Kerr, senior of Littledean, and
Andrew Kerr, junior, his son, to the said Sir Alexander Don : To be held for se^^^ces
due and wont. Given under the great seal at Edinburgh, 26th June 1671. [1711,
Box 11.
2733. 3rd July 1671.] Charter by King Charles the Second confirming a charter
de me (dated 22nd January 1670) by the deceased William Menzies of Pitfoddels,
granting to Mi;. Jame.s Gordon of Banchory Devnick, and Ei.iz.vbeth Forbes, his
wife, and their heirs, whom failing, the heirs of the said James Gordon, the shadow-
half of the lands of Ardoe, and also the sumiy-half of same lands, in the shire of
Kincardine : To be held blench for one penny, if asked. Confirmed at Edinburgh, 3rd
July 1671. [Ill, Box 3.
2734. 8th August 1671.] Charter by Sir John Urquhart of Cromartic, in terms
of a contract between him and Dame Barbara Mackenzie, his wife, on one jwrt, and
Mr. Thojias Urquhart of Brealangwell and Henrietta Douglas, his spouse, on the
other part, granting to Mr. Thomas and his wife those three-quarters of the land and
davach of the lands of Brealangwell presently in their possession, with other crofts
and partieates as fully described of date 24th October 1687 infra, all in the parish of
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Kirkmichael and shire of Cromartie : To he held in feu-farm for £i yearly, and twelve
bolls victual for the teindsheaves. Dated at Fortrose, 8th August 1674. Witnesses,
Hugh Dallas, commissary of Ross, Thomas Gourc, notary public, and iVlcxander Mackcra
(writer of deed), writer in Fortrose. [2707, Box GO.
2735. ISth August 1674.] Instrument of Sasine in favour of J.\ME.s TuRNBULL
of the lands of ]\Iurcton, following on charter of 18th May 1672, No. 2687 sup-a.
Sasine given 17th, and recorded at Dundee 18th, August 1674. John Spence, of
Brechin diocese, notary public. [1759, Box 45.
2736. 2nd October 1674.] Precept of Clare Comtat, containing also a vorodamiis, by
Lachlan Mackintosh of Torcastlc, as superior, for infefting Wilmam Mackintosh, now
of Borluni, as nearest and lawful heir of the late William Mackintosh of Borlum, his
grandfather, in the lands of Bcnchar, with mill and multures, and salmon-fishing on the
river of >Spey, in the lordship of Bailenoch and shire of Inverness : To be held of the
granter Ijlench, and of the over superior for ward and relief. Dated at Inverness, 2nd
October 1674. Witnesses, Duncan Mackintosh, brother of Borlum, Mr. James Grant,
advocate, Edinburgh, Alexander M'Intoshe, writer in Inverness, and James Baillie, also
writer there. [2.36, Box 8.
2737. 6th October 1674.] Letter to King Charles the Second by James Colhoun,
archdeacon of Galloway, and other prebendaries of the cathedral church of the same,
testifying that, in terms of a co7igd d'dlire {'eligcndi Ucentiam') received from the King,
dated 16th September 1674, they had met and unanimously elected Mr. John Paterson
to be bishop of Galloway, which election they now intimate to his Majesty. At the
cathedral church of Whithorn, 6th October 1674. Signed by a number of the local
clergy. [2474, Box 63.
2738. 23rd December 1674.] Instrument of Sasine in terms of a disposition
(dated at Inverness, 12th December 1674) by John Poison liobertson, merchant, burgess
of Inverness, assignee and cessioner of John Poison of Merkinshe [cf. No. 2720 sujmi'l,
in favour of Robert Barbour, dean of guild, Inverness, of the two mills of Feme,
mill-crofts, multures, etc., lying in the abbacy of Feme and sheriffdom of Ross. Wit-
nesses to disposition, George Dunbar, servitor of granter, and Alexander M'Intosh,
writer in Inverness. Sasine given by Andrew Fraser in Feme, bailie, to Colin Ros,
'multerer' in Feme, on behalf of grantee, 23rd, and recorded at Fortrose 29th,
December 1674. Witnesses, Hector Hectorson, 'multerer' in Feme, William M'Finlay
in Balblair, Donald Sutherland and Donald Denune, millers in Feme. Notary, David
Ros, of the diocese of Ross. [2731, Box 70.
2739. 7th January 1675.] Instrument of Sasine following on a charter of
apprising and precept, dated 26th June 1674, No. 2732 supra, by King Charles the
Second, in favour of Dame Lsobellv Smith, spouse of the late Sir Alexander Don of
Newton, baronet, and Alexander Don, their second lawful son, of the lands of Little-
dean, otherwise called Maxton, and others, described in said charter. Sasine given by
John Mabone in Maxton, sheriff in that part, 7 th, and recorded in the general register
26th, January 1675. Witnesses, James Eistoun, James Hog, AValter Riddell, and William
Mabone, all in Maxton. Notary, Archibald Don, of Glasgow diocese. [1183, Box 31.
2740. 15th February 1675.] Lease by Mr. Thomas Paterson, parson and minister
1675] THE LAING CHARTERS
of Borthwick, of the teiiids of the lands of Caickmurehill, iii the parish of Borthwick
and shire of Edinburgh, during the granter's lifetime and three years afterwards, at
a yearly rental of twenty-five merks Scots, in favour of "Willlui Bokthavick of
Cruikston. At Heriothouse, 15th February 1675. ^Ir. Robert Mowat, minister of
Heriot, and others, witnesses. [1215, Box 32.
2741. 26th February 1675.] Charter by James, [third] Marquis of Montrose (in
terms of a resignation by the grantee), granting to Sir Colix Campbell of Aberuchill,
knight-baronet, in liferent, and in fee to Archibald Campbell, his only son and heir-
apparent by his late wife, Margaret Foulis, and his heirs-male, whom failing, to James
Campbell, Sir Colin's eldest son by Lady Katherine M'Kenzie, now his spouse, and his
heirs-male, etc., the lands of Dalrinoch and others described in Xo. 1563 .■•upra: To be
held blench of the granter. Glasgow, 26th February 1675. John Grahame, writer,
Glasgow, and John Eobertoun (writer of deed), also -writer there. Seal attached, not
verj' legible. [2727, Box 70.
2742. 16th March 1675.] Extract of Blazon of the armorial bearings of JoHX
Pater-Son, bishop of Eoss : ' First, urgent ane bishop standing on the sinister, habited
in a long rob closs girt, purpure, mytered and holding in the left hand a crosier, or, and
poynting with the right to Saint Bouniface standing on the dexter syde cloathed and
both his hands layd on his breast, proper, as the armes peculiar to the sea of Eoss ;
conjoyned with his paternall coat, being, (mjent in nests vert, three pelicanes feeding
their young, or: on a chiefe azure alse many mollets of the first, be the name of
Patersone. Above the shield his myter. The motto in ane escroll above. Pro Rege et
Grege.' Subscribed 16th March 167-5, by Sir Charles Erskine, Lyon. [944, Box 26.
2743. c. 1675.] Charter of feu-faim by Charles, Earl of Haddington, in favour of
Andrew Ker, younger of Littledean, of a carucate of land, with piece of [indistinct] of
alwardane, with messuage and yard called the Plewland, with land in !Maxtoun and
common pasture in Xewtoun and Maxtoun, in the barony of Maxtoun and sheriffdom of
Eoxburgh, resigned by Andrew Ker, senior : To be held for a feu-duty of £100 Scots
yearly, etc. Not dated or signed. [2119, Box 53.
2744. 17th June 1675.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding on a precept in a
disposition, dated at St. Bosualls, 3rd December 1674, by Patrick Eiddell, eldest lawful
son and heir-apparent of his mother, the late Margaret Eiddell, eldest daughter of the
late Patrick Eiddell of St. Bosualls, Isobella Eiddell, present spouse of AVilliam
M'Dougall, portioner of M'Cairstoun, Anna Eiddell, present spouse of Andrew Lidder-
daill, bvu-gess of Selkirk, Janet Eiddell, present spouse of George Pringle in Lessudden,
Barbara Eiddell, present spouse of Walter Ker in St. Bosualls, and Violet Eiddell, all
lawfid daughters and heirs-portioners of the said late Patrick Eiddell, Anth consent of
their said husbands, in favour of Andrew Ker, fiar of Littledean, of those whole lands
of St. Bosualls, with houses, etc., teinds, parsonage or A'icarage, vdih the mill called
'St. Bosualls miln,' mill-lands, etc., two pieces of land called Kellaflatt and Sellaflatt,
with teinds ; also those seven quarters of the lands of Lessudden, some time belonging
to the deceased Patrick Eiddell, and now possessed by the said Walter Ker and George
Pringle, lying in the parish of Lessudden and sheriffdom of Eoxburgh. Sasine given
by Thomas Hunter, elder, portioner of Lessudden, as bailie, on 17th June, and recorded
at Jedburgh on 20th July 1675. Witnesses, John Lythgow, writer in Edinburgh,
David Kyll, smith, portioner of Lessudden, Mark Puisell, John Uns uUas ' Greatt,' and
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John Uns, dwellers there. John Wilkieson, of St. Andrews diocese, notary public.
[655, Box 19.
2745. 23rd June 1675.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept (directed to
Walter Eos Davidson in Feme, as bailie) in a disposition, dated at Rosmarkie, 28th May
167.5, by Donald Mackenzie in Langcoats, with consent of Hector Douglas of Mulderg,
in favour of RouERT Barbour, dean of guild of Inverness, conveying to him the lands
of Mulderg, Balnashirach, and mills of Feme, the lands of Balconie, Brigend, Kihicroft,
and other crofts named, in the parishes of Fearn and Kiltearn and sherift'dom of Ross.
Sasine given to Hector Hectorson, multerer of the mills of Feme, as attorney for grantee,
2.3rd, and recorded at Fortrose 25th, June 1G75. AVitnesses, George Stronach, smith in
Feme, "William M 'Walter, 'teugter' there, Alexander Stronach, Donald Sutherland,
miller, William Denune, miller, and AValter Sutherland, all in Feme. David Ros, of
the diocese of Ross, notary public. See also Nos. 2753, 2772 infm. [1570, Box 40.
2746. 25th June 1675.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a contract
of marriage, of date 19th April 1G75, between Mathew Richmont, merchant in C4allihill,
on one part, and Marcjaret Broun, second lawful daughter of Nicoll Broun in New-
mylles, with consent of her father, on the other part, for infefting hei- in liferent in an
ecjual half of the house presently possessed by James Elphinstone, glazier, in Glasgow,
and Andrew Bell, Ij'ing on the south side of the burgh of Newmills, barony of Loudoun,
bailiary of Coninghame, and .shire of Ayr. Witnesses to the contract (written l)y John
Lockhart, notary at Newmylls), James and Robert Richmont in Parkelstone, John
Smith in IMathewburn, Hew Smith, his lirother, Mr. James Richmont in Newmylles,
and I\[r. James Broun in Cessnok. Sasine given by James Broun, clothier in New-
mylles, as bailie, to the said Nicoll Broun, acting for his daughter, on 31st May, and
recorded 25th June, 1675, at Ayr. Witnesses, James Brown, son to David Brown in
Astinpoplle, William Richart in Gyllffbrt, Thomas Broun in Newmylles, and Gavin
Lawson there. John Lockhart, notary. [2995, Box 79.
2747. 26th June 1675.] Instrument of Sasine in favoiur of PATRICK Home of
Wastrestoun, following on a disposition to him by David Rowane of Wastreston,
apparent heir of the late George Rowane, with consent of Beatrix Hill, his spouse, of a
half husband-land in Wastrestoun, presently possessed by Patrick Home and John Hall,
elder, lying in the town and territory of Coldingham and shire of Berwick. Sasine
given by John Home in Wastrestoun, as bailie, 2Gth June, and recorded at Dunse
3rd July, 1675. Robert Whillas, notary. [517, Box 15.
2748. 16th July 1675.] Charter under the great seal of King Charles the Second
confirming the charter, dated 8th August 1674, No. 2734 supra, by Sir John Urcjuhart
of Cromartie, knight, to ^[R. Thomas Urquhart of Brelangwell and Henrietta
Douglas, his spouse, of the lands of Brelangwell, which are fullj^ described of date
24th October 1687 infra. Confirmation dated 16th July 1675. [2472, Box 63.
2749. 1st September 1675.] Grant of Arms bj' Sir Charles Erskine, Lyon, to
Archibald IIyslop, stationer, burgess of Edinburgh. Argent, a stag proper, lodged
under a holly-tree growing out of the base, vert. On a chief of the third, a book bound
or, between two stars as the first. Crest, a bookbinder's folding-stock and polishing-
iron crossing other saltire-ways, p-oper. Motto, His PARVA crescunt. Given at
Edinburgh, 1st September 1675. [1976, Box 50.
lf)75] THE LAING CHARTERS 041
2750. l^th September 1675.] Precept of Clare Constat by Neil Stewart of Douallie,
as superior, for infeftiiig .John Robertson, sou of the late .Janet Hering, daughter of
the late James Hering, and of her spouse, the late .John Kobertson alius Tarlachson of
Monzies, as heir of his grandfather, the late James Hering, in the lands of Easter
Nether Fornocht, in the shire of Perth : held blench of the graiiter, under a provision
against alienation without consent. Precept written by Patrick l!ol)ertson, servitor of
Thomas Whitson, notary public, and signed at the Mill-town of Cluny, 14th September
1G7.5. Witnesses, John Bryddie in Tullienedy, and the said Thomas Whitson and
Patrick Eobertson. [2.377, Box 61.
2751. 20th September 1675.] Indenture between William Strother of Fowberry
and Mark Millbank of Newcastle, in which the former mortgages to the latter his
lands of Fowbery, etc., in Northumberland. 20th September 1675. [398, Box 11,
2752. 13th November 1675.] Instrument of Sasine in terms of a precept in a
contract of marriage (dated 29th JMay 1675) between Robert Campbell, son to Charles
Campbell, cooper in Airth, and Helen Duncan, lawful daughter to William Duncan in
Touchmallar, for infefting the said Helen in liferent in the said Robert's portion of the
lands of Denovan, called the Isle, in the barony of Harbertshire, parish of Dunipace, and
shire of Stirling. Sasine given by James Murhead, at Denny kirk, to Robert Campbell,
elder, cooper in Denny, as attorney for Helen Duncan, on 13th November 1675, and
recorded on 24th November at Stirling. Witnesses, .James Kempt in Dennj' and
James, his son, William Bruce, weaver there, with Walter Duncan, brother-german to
said Helen. Notary, John Cunningham, of Edinburgh diocese. [2219, Box 56.
2753. 22nd November 1675.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a
disposition (dated at Fortrose, 20th November 1675) by Hector Douglas of Muldearg
in favour of Robert Barbour, bailie of Inverness, selling and alienating to him the
lands of Muldearg, Ij'ing between the foundation of an old dyke, the commonty of
Sollachie and the arable corn rigs of Brigend on the south, the highway from Fearne to
the burgh of Tayne on west, the north side of the moss of Muldearg from a grey stone
at the north-west ' nuick ' thereof ' ewest ' to the lands of Easter Little Allan, and thence
lineally eastward at the north side of the said moss of Muldearg, as the ' grein roads '
go to the north side of the said moss, ' till yc com to the watter-gang ' of the mill of
Fearn on the north, with the common pasturage of Sallachie, in the old abbacy of
Fearn, now called the barony of Gainies, earldom and sheriffdom of Ross ; also the
lands belonging to the monastery of Fearn, not given out in feu-farm before 26th
January 1576[-7], lying between the lands of Little and Mikle Allan on west, the lands
of Rarichies, Cullin, Bellnashirach, with pendicles, on south, the feu-lands of said
monastery, belonging to the late Hector Douglas of Muldearg, on east, the lands of
Balblair, Brigend, Milncroft, Dowcatcroft, and Weitlands, on the north, with alehouse,
brewhouse, and brewhouse lands of the monastery near the manor-place thereof, and the
kiln of Fearn and lands ; also that part of the manor-place called the Wester Drum of
Fearn, with houses, etc., lying between the lands of the Easter Drum of Fearne, per-
taining in feu and heritage to the Laird of Balnagown, on the east, the water of the mill
of Fearn on the north, Mac Walters' croft, M'Rorie's croft. Smith's croft, and Ballnashirah
on the south, and the remainder of the monastery lands, belonging to the said two
Hector Douglases, on west; with the crofts [cf. No. 2772 infm'\ now called Easter and
AVester Balnashirah; also the two mills of Fearn, with astrictcd multures, the 'ring
firlots, coorne firlots, thirlage and secjuels,' and all privileges as now or formerly
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possessed by the ' guidschir and viicle ' of the said Hector Douglas, and l)y the ' milverts
and femiorers ' thereof, now and of before ; also the lands of Brigend, with alehouse,
milncroft, etc., as above : with power to dig fuel and peat in the moss of Garrek and
the abbacy moss of Kainics ; also, the said Hector gives full liberty to the said Robert
that the 'dams, watter haughs and gangs,' or aqueducts of the said mills, may 'stand
and run in the wonted places and ordinarie thanets ' through Hector's lands of Torridow,
Little Milntoime, and Ranies, with power to make the necessary repairs in the said dams.
Witnesses to disposition by Hector Douglas— with consent of his wife and brother— James
Dunbar and James M'Lean, merchants in Inverness, Hugh Dallas, commissary clerk of
Ross, and Alexander M'Crae, writer in Fortrose. Sasine given by David Ross, merchant
in Inverness, bailie, to the said James M'Lean for the grantee, on 22nd, and recorded at
Fortrose 24th, November 1675. Witnesses, Andrew Fraser, John Stronaeh, smith, and
Hector Hectorson, all in Fearn, Donald Denoon, miller in said mills, and William
M'Keanvein, servitor of grantee. Notary, Thomas Gaire. [2946, Box 77.
2754. 4th February 1676.] Brief by King Charles the Second in favour of Robert
Young in Toadhills of Cumbernald, uncle of the late Duncan Young of Duchladge,
nearest agnate on the father's side to Duncan Young, son of the said late Duncan,
constituting him tutor and administrator to the younger Duncan during his minority.
Edinburgh, 4th February 1676. [3121, Box 81.
2755. 3rd March 1676.] Notarial Instrument narrating that John Henderson,
one of the macers before the lords of exchequer, as procurator for Charles Maitland
of Haltoun, treasurer-depute of his Majesty, etc., passed to the presence of the com-
missioners of exchequer, and there resigned the whole lands and baronies of I)\uidie
[omitting, apparently, the lands and barony of New Tibber], office of standard-bearer,
lands in Balquhidder, Sonahard, barony of Glastrie, all as described of date 11th
December 1617, No. 1782 stiprn ; with the lands and barony of Ulishaven, as in No. 2664
supra ; also an aimualrent of £406, 2s. 6d. Scots from lands near Innerkeithing, as
described in No. 2685 sup-a, 3rd April 1672, resigned by Mr. James Reid, son of
William Reid, merchant in said burgh ; which whole lands and annualrent were united
into one barony, to be called the barony of Dundie, according to a charter by the king to
the said Charles Maitland, of date 25th May 1672, by changing the holding of said lands
from ward to taxed ward, and granting power to the said Charles and his heirs-male to
sell, wadset, or dispone, without danger of recognition or reduction ; also the city and
town (' urbs et villa ') of Rottenraw, with all lands within its bounds, and all houses
and pertinents were erected into a free burgh of barony, called the burgh of Rottenraw,
with the usual powers and privileges of burghs of barony, and the said burgh was by
the said charter united and annexed to the said barony : and the said procurator
resigned the whole, with all right which Charles Maitland bad thereto, into the hands of
the said commissioners, for new infeftment to the .said Charles and his nearest and
lawful heirs ; receiving again the staff and baton from the hands of .John, Earl of
Rothes, chancellor of Scotland. Done in the new session-house of the commissioners at
Edinburgh, 3rd March 1676, in presence of James Johnstoun and Mr. James Weir,
writers to the signet, ^Ir. Andrew Oswald and Thomas Moncreiff of that Ilk, clerks of
exchequer, and Sir William Sharp of Stanehill, keeper of the signet. Notary, .Mr.
David Watson. [1600, Box 41.
2756. 20th March 1676.] Extract by Sir Charles Araskine of Cambo, Lyon King
of Arms, of the armorial bearings of James Moultrie of Rescobie ; ' Azur, on a cheveron
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between three escalops, argent, a boar's head couped, sable, and two spurr revelles gules.
Crest, ' A mermaid, proper.' Motto, ' NuNQUAM NON fidelis.' Given at Edinburgh,
20th March 1G7G. [2801, Box 72.
2757. 25th May 1676.] Instrument of Sasinc following on the charter and precept,
dated at Glasgow, 26th February 167.5, No. 2741 supra, by James, Marquis of Montrose,
granting and confirming the lands of Dalrinoch and others to Sir Coi.ix Campbell of
Aberuchil, l)aronet, in liferent, and others as descrilied. Sasine given by Patrick Comrie
of Ross, bailie, to Sir Colin, for himself and sons, 25th May, and recorded in the general
register 7th June, 1676. Witnesses, John Eiddoch of Cultibragane, Patrick M'Isak
and John Comrie, dwellers in Aberuchill, Donald Gow in Cuilt, and John M'Bea in
Dalranich. Notarj', Henry Melis, of Dunblane diocese. [1180, Box 31.
2758. 27th May 1676.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept (directed to
Norman Livingstoune of Mylnehills, as bailie) in a charter of apprising, dated at
Callendar, 27th May 1676, by Alexander, Earl of Callendar, in favour of Henky Cowie,
only lawful son and nearest heir of the late Archibald Cowie, portioner of Powknave,
his father, of a 16s. 8d. land of the lands of Falkirk, boundeil as in certain infeftments
to James Johnstone of Powmilne and his predecessors, in the territory and regality of
Falkirk and sheriftclom of Stirling. Witnesses to charter, Ninian AVyse in Kirbaine,
John Broun of Seabegs, and Thomas Milner, the earl's servitor. Sasine given 27th,
and recorded at Stirling 31st, May 1676. Witnesses, John Suord, portioner of Falkirk,
John Moir, baker there, AMIliam Broun, writer there, and Robei't Morissone, servitor
of the notary, John Broun. [2422, Box 62.
2759. 10th July 1676.] Extract by Sir Charles Erskine of Cambo, knight-
baronet, Lyon King of Arms, of the blazon of arms belonging to Patrick Hepburn of
Blackcastle, ' descended of the familie of Riccartoune or Whitsun, who was a brother of
the Earle of Bothwell.' The blazon is described as 'yules, on a cheverone argent, a rose
betuixt two lyoncells combatand of the first, and in base a buckle in form of a man's
heart, as the second.' Crest, 'a horse head couped proper furnished gnlrs. The motto
in ane escroll, I keep traist.' Given at Edinburgh, 10th July 1G7G. [2443, Box G2.
2760. 21st July 1676.] Notarial Instrument narrating that in terms of a precept
in a di.sposition, dated 17th July 167G, by Andrew Daw of Sauchope, in favour of
George Moncrieffe, one of the bailies of Crail, Robert Philp, son of George Philp,
one of the bailies of Crail, gave sasine to the said George of two parts or two-thirds of
the lands of Sauchope, as possessed by the late xVndrew Daw, father of granter ; also of
eight and three-quarter acres in Westbarns, belonging to the heirs of the late William
Hamilton and Euphamc Hunter ; also of fi\e and a half acres in the said barony of
Westbarns, possessed by John Gibb and John Wilson, as tenants, all lying in the parish
of Crail and sherifl'dom of Fife. Witnesses to disposition, William Moncreift", burgess
and treasiuer of Crail, William Robertson, burgess, and others. Sasine given 21st
July, and recorded at Cupar on 1st September, 1676. Witnesses, James Moncreifl", son
to James Moncreifl', burgess at Crail, John Edison, skipper there, John Hodge. James
Keinze, burgess, and others. William Thomsone, notary public. [667, Box 20.
2761. 24th August 1676.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept contained
in a disposition by George, Earl of Winton (dated at Newliston, 12th August 1676),
confirming and approving the right and possession had by the lairds of Newliston, ' past
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the memorie of man,' of the house and yard in the town of Kirkliston, occupied by
Roger Taylor, and granting the same to Sir John Dalrymple of Newliston, knight:
To be held of the earl for one penny blench. Witnesses to disposition, William Gra}',
brother-german of Lord Gray, and others. Sasine given by John Crawford, writer in
Edinburgh, as bailie, to Samuel Mackadam, servitor of Sir John Dalrymple, in name of
the latter, 2ith August, and recorded in the particular register 8th September, 167G.
Witnesses, David King and John Balfour, tenants in Newliston, John Steivenson,
servitor of Sir Walter Seatoun of Abercorn, baronet, and James Wallace, smith in
Kirkliston. Notary, Hugh Paterson, younger, of Diuiblane diocese. [2641, Box 68.
2762. 19th September 1676.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding on a precept in
a charter under the great seal, of date at Whitehall, 24th May 1676, for infefting
Ch.\RLES M.MTLAND of Ilaltoun in the lands and baronies of Dundie, Ulishaven, burgh
of Rottenraw, as resigned of date 3rd March 1676, No. 27.55 t>iipni ; also in the following
acres, proper parts and pendicles of the lands of Dundie, namely : — Those four acres of
that ' sched ' of land called Brieriebank, lying between other acres . . . [blank here] as
marked by fixed stones, on the east, and that acre of land possessed by the late George
Fairweather, then by James Quarrici', gardener, called the ' Gairdeners lands,' on west,
that ' sched ' or parcel of land called the Fourteen rigs, and the lands of the Mains of
Dudop on the north, and the public way leading from the manor-place of Dudop and
the ' sched ' called Chapelsyd on south ; that ' sched ' or parcel of the lands of I)udop
called Fourteen rigs, being in six acres or thereabout, lying between the 'sched of land '
called Houland on east, the said ' Brieriebank ' on south and west, and that ' sched '
called Longbank on north ; those six rigs of land, being in four acres or thereabout, of
the Mains of Dudop, lying little by the west 'balk' which divides 'Brieriebank' from
'Gairdiners lands ' till it comes to the middle of that 'sched ' called Foirbaiik, according
to fixed stones, and from that part towards the east to the said ' Longbank,' bet\\'een
the other lands of the Mains on west and north, and the parcel called Fourteen rigs
and ' Longbank ' on east, and the said ' Brieriebank ' on south ; those five acres of land
of the said ' sched ' called Longbank, Iving above the Fourteen rigs, between the same
and ' Brieriebank ' on south, the Mains of Dudop on west and north, and that part of
' Longbank ' some time belonging to George Fletcher, one of the bailies of Dundie, on
east, as divided by fixed stones, — extending in all to nineteen acres of land, with
pertinents, teindsheaves, etc., lying in the baronv of Dundie and sheriffdom of Forfar,
which were disponed by the late John [Scrymgeour], Earl of Dundie, to Sir Alexander
Wedderburn of Blacknes, in terms of a contract, on 23rd May 1660; and likewise
those other acres, parts of the lands of Dudop, and barony of Dundie, namely : — Those
ten acres of that 'sched' called 'Brieriebank,' lying between other acres of that 'sched,'
iis divided by fi.xed stones, on west, the walls on west side of hill of Dundie on east, the
public way leading from the manor-place of Dundie to the house of William Aikens in
hill of Dundie, and the ' sched ' called Chapelsyde, on south ; that ' sched ' of land called
Nether Houland, being eleven acres of arable land, lying between that other ' sched '
called Over Houland alias Lindsaj'es bank, and the lands called Longbank, on north,
' Brieriebank ' on south, the Fourteen rigs on west, and the said walls on the west side
of hill of Dundie on , extending to twenty-one acres, and pertinents in the said
barony, disponed as above, of date 23rd May 1660, which were then provided by the
said late Sir Alexander Wedderburn to his son, John A\'edderburn, according to a
marriage contract between them and Rachael Dinmure, spouse of John, of date 27th
February and 8th March 1667^ and afterwards sold to the said Charles Maitland ; also
in a half of an annualrent of £80, or £40, to be uplifted yearly from the lands of
1677] THE LAIXG CHARTERS 645
Ulishaven, in which James Eobertson of Newbigging was infeft, and which he disponed
to David, Earl of Wemyss, who disponed it to Da^^d, Earl of Xorthesk, from whom it
was acquired by the said Charles Maitland ; which charter contains a ratification of
divers ancient evidents, and also a new grant to Charles Maitland and his heirs of all
the lands, baronies, offices, and privileges named, with the advocation and patronage of
the parish church and parish of Innerkeithing and Kossyth annexed thereto, and, with-
out prejudice to the generality, of all the jurisdiction, privileges, and fees granted by
King Alexander and confirmed bj' King John in the ninth year of his reign, with the
privileges, lands, and meadows which formerly were disponed by John, King of
Scotland, and King Robert, and to this effect that the said Charles Maitland, now
constable, and his successors, constables of Dundie and the said town ('oppidum') of
Dundie, may be consolidated in firm peace ; and that the authority of the king in the
persons of the constable'and his successors may be confirmed by the said charter, it is
declared that the constables shall be the chief magistrates in the said town, requiring
the provost and bailies to acquiesce and honour them as such, with full powers, etc.,
and the}' shall have authority not only over dwellers in the town, but over strangers,
and not only in crimes or ' ryottes ' at fairs, but at all times ; which charter also contains
the erection of the town of Rottenraw into a free burgh of baronj- : and in terms of said
precept. Sir John Falconer of Bomakellie, knight, sheriff in that part, gave sasine to the
said Charles JIaitland in person, first by delivery of earth and stone at the manor-place
of Dudop for the lands, and also by delivery of staff and baton of constable for the said
office, at the market cross of Dundie, on 19th Sejitember 1676. Witnesses, Alexander
Forrester, bailie-depute of the constabularj' of Dundie, John Maitland, collector in
Dundie, Mr. William Scott, son of the late Laurence Scott of Rivilaw, Patrick Ogilvie,
servant of Sir John Falconer, Peter Bruce, , Henry Bou.sie, wi-iter in Edinbiu-gh,
James Farquhare and Thomas Strauchan, domestics of said Charles Maitland. Notary,
Mr. David Watson. Sasine recorded in the general register, 6th October 1670. [2842,
Box 74.
2763. 3rd November 1676.] Obligation by William Strother of Fowbery, Esq.,
to pay to Mark Milbank of Newcastle-on-Tyne the sum of £1000, under certain con-
ditions. 3rd November 1670. [208.5, Box .'52.
2764. 22nd February 1077.] Charter by George, Earl Marischal, as superior,
in favour of Patrick Sherar, granting to him the lands of Easter and Wester
Brydiestoune, Shiells, and Henstoune, in the parish and barony of Garvoch and shire of
Kincardine, which had been disponed to the said Patrick, after an apprising against Sir
James Keith of Powburn, entered heir of the deceased .Alexander Keith of Kirktoun-
hill, his brother, and Patrick Keith, his nephew. Reddendo, the usual services.
Aberdeen, 22nd February 1677. Witnesses, Mr. Alexander Pattoune of Kinnaldie,
and George Pattoun, advocate in Aberdeen. [179, Box 7.
2765. 2nd March 1677.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in the
preceding charter of apprising (22nd February 1677) by George, Earl Marischal, in
favour of P.\trick Shirrar, his servant, and his heirs, of the town and lands of Easter
and Wester Brydiestounes, Shiells, and Henstoune, in the parish and barony of Garvock
and shire of Kincardine ; which lands were apprised from Sir James Keith of Pouburn,
lawfully warned to enter himself heir to the late Alexander Keith, his brother, Patrick
Keith, his nephew, or other heir last. vested in the knds, at the instance of John Barclay
of Johnstoun and Andrew Barclay, his son: To be held to the said Patrick and his
646 CALENDAR OF [1677
heirs under reversion for redemption l)y Sir James Keith, ^\'itnesses to charter, James
Keith of Tilliogowiiie, Mr. Alexander Pattoun of Kinnaklie, and George Pattoun,
advocate in Aberdeen. Sasine given by David Stuart of Inchbreck, bailie, 2nd March,
and recorded at Aberdeen 13th April, 1677. AVitnesses, Mr. Thomas Stuart of
Lendusk (■?), Robert Clark, his ser\-itor, Alexander Scott, servitor of Patrick Shirrar, and
William Kobertson, servant of the notary, Andrew Strachan, of Brechin diocese. [3030,
Box 79.
2766. -lid March 1677.] Precept of Chtre Const'd by William, Earl of Wigton,
directed to John Carmichell, his chamberlain, as bailie, for infeftiiig KoBERT Thom.sun,
as heir to his father, Kobert Thomson, in the iSs. 9.',d. lands of the barony of Dennie,
commonly called Gairth, in the parish of Dennie and sheriftdom of Stirling. Dated at
Cumbernauld, 2nd March 1677. Witnesses, Charles Fleming, the earl's brother, Alex-
ander Stark of Baiiton, the said John Carmichell, and Patrick Fleming in Kirkintilloch,
writer of deed. [10, Box 1.
2767. 3rd April 1677.] Charter by William Stirling of Herbertshire granting to
George Stirling of Balhvill, his heirs and assignees, the lands of Gunnershaw, with
mill and mill-lands, bounded between the lands of John Li\ingstoun of Kirkland on
north and east, the lands of David Forrester of Deno\ane on west, the water of Carron
and the granter's lands on south, lying in the grantor's barony of Herbeitshire, parish
of Dunipace, and sheriffdom of Stirling, the lands being resigned b^' James Broune,
merchant, burgess of Stirling, who had apprised them from James, Lord Forrester : To
be held blench of the granter. Dated at the castle of Herbertshire, 3rd April 1677.
Witnesses, William Kind, notary in Stirling, and James Straitoun, servitor of granter.
[2813, Box 73.
2768. 20th April 1677.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in the
above charter. Sasine given by George Irwing at Herbertshire, bailie, to Alexander
Voung in Cuthelstoun of Denny, acting for grantee, 3i(l, and recorded at Stirling 20th,
April 1677. Witnesses, James Robertson at Gunerschaw, Walter Cruikshank, miller at
mill of Gunnerschaw, Thomas Thomson at Herbertshire, and Duncan M'Yellane, servant
of gi-anter. Notary, William Rind, of Edinburgh diocese. [2292, Box 58.
2769. 21st April 1677.] Charter by Sir John Shaw of Greenock, knight, with
consent of his father, John Shaw, elder of Greenock, in terms of a contract matrimonial
between them, with John Sh.vw, the granter's only son, on one side, and Helen Nrol-
SON, lawful daughter of the late Sir Thomas Nicolson of Carnock, with consent of her
curators, George, Earl of Linlithgow, Alexander, Earl of Calendar, and Sir .John Nicolson
of Tillicoultrie, also Sir John Nicolson of Nicolson, knight-baronet, on the other part,
granting to his said son and Helen Nicolson (the latter in liferent) the seventeen-merk
lands of Easter Greenock, with Carseburn mill, acquired from , spouse of Patrick
Lindsay of Kilburnie : To be held blench of the granter, and paying to his superiors the
feu-farm due and wont. Dated at Greenock 21st, and at Edinburgh 25th, April 1677.
Witnesses, Sir William Hamilton of Prestoun, Mr. William Hamilton and Mr. William
Monepennie, advocates, James M'Clure and Patrick M'Allaster, servants of Sir .John
Shaw, and Thomas Wodrow, writer in Greenock, with others. [2341, Box 60.
2770. 29th April 1677.] Charter by David, Lord Cardross, in terms of a contract
of sale, granting and disponing to Walter Grahaaie, son of John Grahame of Blair-
1678] THE LAING CHARTERS 647
sesnoch, and to his heirs, the lands of Blairsesnoch and Garturs, with the teindsheaves,
in the parish of Port and shire of Perth : To be held in feu-farm of the granter, as
superior, for £76 Scots annually, with other conditions. Dated and signed at Card-
ross, 29th April 1677. One of the witnesses is William Edmonstoun, son of Mr. John
Edmonstoun of Broich. [Hi, Box 1-3.
2771. 8th May 1677.] Extract Retour of General Service of John Dick, as
nearest and lawful heir of his father, the late James Dick in C'oudon [cf. No. 2680 sup-a].
Canongate, 8th May 1677. [3120, Box 8 1 .
2772. 27th June 1677.] Charter by John [Paterson], bishop of Ross, superior
of the lands, confirming a letter of alienation, dated 20th November 1675 [see 22nd
November 1675 .■mpra], by Hector Douglas of Muldearg, granting to Robert Barbour,
bailie of Inverness, the town and lands of Muldearg, etc., \^^th common pasture of
Sallachie ; the lands formerly of the monastery or abbacy of Feme, with kiln, byres,
etc. etc., of said monastery ; also the lands of Wester Drumes of Feme ; the lands of
Easter and Wester Belnasiraches, comprehending v.irious crofts, as M 'Walters' croft,
M'Rorie's croft, Cullin croft, Belnasiraches' croft. Smith's croft, and Merinsche croft ;
also the two mills of Feme, with mill-lands and multures ; also the lands of Bridgend,
and others named in writ cited — all lying ^athin the abbacy of Feme formerlj-, and
now -within the bishopric of Ross, as part of its patrimony. Confirmation dated at
Fortrose, 27th June 1677. Signed by the bishop and various members of the chapter.
Witnesses, Hugh Dallas, clerk of the commissariot of Ross, David Monipennie, bailie
of Fortrose, and Alexander Mackcra, writer there. [1070, Box 29.
2773. 27th June 1677.] Tack or Lease by John [Paterson], bishop of Ross, in
favour of Robert Barbour, now of ^Muldearge, of the teindsheaves and parsonage
teinds of Muldearg and of the lands of Feme, the Wester Drum of Feme, Bellinsyrech,
Cullin croft, Merinsche croft, M'Walters' croft, Breidgend, Dowcroft, Mylnecroft, and
Weitland (but reserving the teindsheaves of Torrandow) — all lying in the abbacy of
Feme, bishopric and shire of Ross, for nineteen years from Lammas 1677, at a yearly
rental of twenty bolls of bear and 20s. Scots in money, the grain to be measured in the
barns with the ' prickmett ' of Leith, and transported by the tenants in their own sacks
to the ports of Inver of Lochsline or Portmoholmock, as recjiured. At the Canonry of
Ross, 27th June 1677. Witnesses, Hugh Dallas, commissary clerk of Ross, David
Monipennie, bailie of Fortrose, and Alexander Macki-a, writer there. Signed by the
bishop and a number of clergy. [114-1, Box 30.
2774. 8th November 1677.] Letter of Ordination and Admission granted by
Alexander [Young], bishop of Edinburgh, to John Eraser, M.A., as minister of the
church called Scrabie [or Sorabie], in the diocese of Andrew, bishop of Sodor. At
Holyrood, 8th November 1677. [1606, Box 41.
2775. 4th May 1678.] Indenture of Conveyance by Thomas Trotter of Helminton,
in Northumberland, gentleman, and Ogle, clerk, in favour of Jane Strother,
spinster, second surviving daughter of the late "\\'illiam Strother of Foberry, of that
parcel of ground called Walker's Close, bounded as described in No. 1978 siq'rti, with
cottage thereon. Dated 4th May 1678. [2302, Box 58.
2776. 22nd June 1678.] Instrument of Sasine following on a disposition and
precept of sasine, dated 12th October 1677, by John Watson of Damheid to John
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Brown of Gorgie-niill, in terms of a contract between the latter and ilie late John
AVatsoii of Damheid, father of the granter, 29th June 1GG6, of two pieces of land which
are part of Dairy haughs, some time possessed by the said John lirown (except three
rigs of land which lie between the road leading to Damheid and the ditch 'then laitlie
cussen '), and likewise that part of the gushet of the lands of Danihead which is be-east
the mill-dam— all in the parish of St. Cuthberts' and sheriffdom of Edinburgh ; the said
two pieces of land lying on the south and north sides of the highway, leading from the
house of Gorgie-mill to Edinburgh, that piece on the south side of highway, lying
between the lands of ^lerchlstoun on east and south, the lands of Gorgie-mill on west,
and that piece on the north side of highway, lying between the lands of Gorgie-mill on
west and south-west, and a ditch or stank that runs into Gorgie-mill back dam on the
north and east ; and the said gushet lying between the said ditch on the north, the
lands of Gorgie-mill on the south and cast, and the back mill-dam on the west. Wit-
nesses to disposition, Captain Alexander Reith, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh, A\'illiam
Hamilton, writer in Edinburgh, and John Adam, his servitor. Sasine given by John
Wilkie in Gorgie-mill, as bailie, on 22nd June, and recorded in the particular register
9th July, 1678. Witnesses, Archibald Home in Dairy mills, James Currie, wright there,
Archibald M'Call, mason in Corstorphine, and '\^'illiam Naper, gardener there. Robert
Carstains, of St. Andrews diocese, notary public. [lOiO, Box 28.
2777. 5th August 1078.] Precept of Clare Comtat by Mr. Thomas Lermont,
advocate, for infefting Jajie.s Denhulm in Blackford, as brother-german and heir of
the late John Denholme in Colinton, lately in jNIawers Miln, in the acre of land
described of date 15th August 1598, No. 1.3.59 siqmi. Dalkeith, 5th August 1678.
Witnesses, John Lermonth and Thomas Bell, \vriters in Edinburgh. [1813, Box 47.
2778. 9th October 1G78.] Disposition and Alienation by James Denholm, with
consent of Elizabeth Calderwood, his brother's widow, in favour of Alexander
Calderwood, late bailie in Dalkeith, of the acre of land referred to in preceding writ.
Edinburgh, 9th October 1678. Witnesses, .John Denholm, wright, burgess of Edinburgh,
.Tames Monteith, wright there, and John Mosman, servitor of John Denholm. Alexander
Edgar and William Calderwood sign as notaries for the granters. [1814, Box 47.
2779. 12th October 1678.] Instrument of Sasiiie given to Ale.xander Calder-
wood, late bailie of Dalkeith, in terms of the preceding writ by Elizabeth Calderwood,
relict of the late John Denholm in Mawers-mill, of the acre described in No. 1640 siqmi.
Sasine given 12th October, and recorded in the particular register at Edinburgh 29th
October, 1678. Witnesses, Francis Scot and Robert Douglas, both sons-in-law of the
said Alexander, Thomas Watson, and Robert Thorbraine, glazier, both in Dalkeith.
Gustavus Broun, clerk of St. Andrews diocese, notary puljlic. [947, Box 26.
2780. 12th October 1678.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in the
disposition. No. 2778 supra, granted by James Denholm in Blackfuird, with consent of
Elizabeth Calderwood, to Alex^vnder Calderwood, late Itailie of Dalkeith, of the
acre referred to in No. 2777 smpra. Sasine given 12th October, and recorded in the
particular register 29th October, 1678. Witnesses, Francis Scot and Robert Douglas,
sons-in-law of the said Alexander, Thomas Watson in Dalkeith, and Robert Thorbraine,
glasswright there. Notary, Gustavus Broun. [2846, Box 74.
o
2781, 26th October 1678.] Charter by Sir William Bruce of Lochleven and
1679] THE LAING CHARTERS 649
Balcaskie, knight, gninting in feu-fiirm to John CuUREiii in Over Cragow the just and
equal third ])art of the lands of Over Cragow, as occupied and possessed by him (reserv-
ing to Alexander Elder and Kobert Miller their pendicles of said lands, with pasturage
for cows and their followers on the lands, and for mares and sheep on the hill of West
Cragow, John Curreir having also light of common pastiu-age over the lands), lying in
the parish of Urwell, barony of Segie, and shire of Kinross : To be held for a yearly
feu-duty of £106, 13s. 4d. Scots, and other casualties, including grinding grain at the
granter's mill of Cragow. [The Avrit is very faint here.] Written by Laurence Thomson,
servitor to Kobert Dempster, sherift'-clerk of Kinros.s, and dated at Balcaskie, 26th
October 1678. Witnesses, i\lr. David Dewar, advocate, and the said Robert Dempster
and Laurence Thomson. [3106, Box 81.
2782. 28th October 1678.] Charter Ijy Mr. Thomas Lermont, advocate, confirming
the disposition. No. 2778 siqnv, to Alexander Calueuwood. Dalkeith, 28th October
1678. Witnesses, Mr. William CalderAvood, pastor of Dalkeith, and Thomas Bell,
writer, Edinburgh. [181.5, Box 47.
2783. 31st October 1678.] Inslrumenl of Sasine following on a [jrecept in a bond
(dated at Kirkbean, 10th August 1678) by Robert Maxwell of Kirkhouse, granting (for
the sum of 470 merks) to Mr. Richard Scott, minister of Kirkbean, and Katrine
Crichton, his spouse, an annualreut of £18, 16s. Scots from that croft of land called
Mersegatc, the lands of Nunbellie, Kirkbean, and Powsyde — all lying in the parish of
Kirkbean and stewartry of Kirkcudbright (£10, 16s. being payable out of Mersegatc,
and £8 from the other lands), luider reversion, etc. Witnesses to bond, Thomas
jM'Brair, brother-germaii to Robert M'Brair of Newwork, and James Henderson, writer
in Edinburgh. Sasine given on 31st October 1678 by the said Thomas M'Brair, as
liailie. Witne.sses, John Newall in Torrorie, Robert Thomson in Kirkbein, A\'illiam
Newall in New Abl)ey, and John Wilson there. Notary, Mr. Thomas Broun, of
Glasgow diocese. [3118, Box 81.
2784. lOtli February 1679.] Burgess Ticket admitting Sir John Schaw of
(Ireinok, knight, as burgess and gild brother of the town of Ayr. At Ayr, 10th
February 1679. [198."i, Box .51.
2785. 8th April 1679.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in an obliga-
tion (dated 13th August 1673) granted by Sir Adam Blair, some time of Lochwood,
now of Carberry, and Sir Adam Blair, his eldest lawful son, in favour of Jean Hender-
son, relict of the deceased Robert Grierson, skipper in Prestonpans, for infefting her
(as security for 2000 merks Scots of principal) in an aniuialreut of £80 Scots, from the
lands of Carberiy, in the sheriffdom of Edinburgh. Sasine given by David Whintein
in Prestonpans, 8th April, and recorded in the particular register 13th May, 1679.
Attorney for grantee, Ninian Grierson, son of the late William Grierson, skipper in
Prestonpans. Witnes.ses, Robert and John Henderson, sons of John Henderson in
Cruikstoun, James Petticruiff, mariner in Prestonpans, and George Crawfurd, residing
there. Notary, Mr. William Thomson, of Edinburgh diocese. [2922, Box 77.
2786. 23rd April 1679.] Letters by James [Sharp], archbishop of St. Andi-ews,
in terms of an order by the king, for translating JOHN [Paterson], late bishop of
Galloway, to the bishopric of Edinburgh, vacant by the translation of Alexander
[Young], late bishop there, to the bishopric of Ross, pronouncing the said John to bo
4n
650 CALENDAR OF [1679
bishop of E'linburgh, and authorising his induction. At the Trinit}^ Church of St.
Andrews, 23rd April 1679, the concurring prelates being George [Hamilton], bishop
of Brechin, and Andrew [Wood], l)ishop of the Isles. Signed by the archbishop.
[2.545, Bo.x 65.
2787. 3rd June 1679.] Instrument of Sasine in terms of a precept (directed to
Gilbert Stewart of Pitcastell, as bailie) in a matrimonial contract (dated 22n(l July
1675) between the Rev. Mr. Robert Campbell, minister at Blair in Athole, and Anna
Murray, then his promised spouse [and Mr. James Murray], for infefting the said
Aiuia (now his wife) in liferent in 300 mei'ks yearly if there were heirs, in 350 merks
if no heirs-male, oi' in 400 merks if no issue of the marriage ; to be ujjlifted from the
lands and Mains of Fancastell called Lettoch, and crofts thereof called Ballina Soccach,
Munchie, Lettoch, Balinald, Balinteapell, and from the lands of Over and Nether
Pitfoldanes and Soccach thereof, in the earldom of Athole and sheriflfdom of Perth.
Witnesses to contract, Mr. William Balneavis, minister at Muling, Mr. John Stewart,
schoolmaster at Logireat, Gilbert Stewart, second lawful son to John Stewart of Bon-
skeid, and Donald Robertsonc, notary public. Sasine given to Mr. Campbell, on Ijehalf
of his wife, on 3rd June 1679, and recorded in the particular register on 2nd July 1679.
Witnesses, Alexander "Sloon in Fancastell, Alexander Stewart at the mill of Bonskeid,
Donald M'inucter in Bellivillinvege, and Alexander M'tilt [or M'kilt] in Blair. Notary,
Robert Robertsons, of Dunkeld diocese. [3152, Box 82.
2788. 4th August 1G79.] E.xtract Registered Instrument of Sasine following on
a precept in a disposition (dated at Montrose, 22nd July 1678) by David Livingstone
of Balrownie, granting and alienating to his son, Patrick Livingstone, the lands of
Balrowny, Muretoun, and Belliehill, with mill, etc., except the astricted multures of
Brathinch, as in No. 1514 siqtrii. Witnesses to disposition, Alexander Beattoun, mer-
chant, burgess of Montrose, Henry Sturrock, merchant there, and Alexander M'Intosh,
A\Titer there. Sasine given 4th August 1679, by William Litlejohn, hirer, burgess
of Montrose, as bailie, to John Aitone, hirer, burgess there, acting for grantee, and
recorded at Dundee 8th August same year. Witnesses, Andrew Williamson, indweller
in Montrose, Alexander Smith, tailor there, and George Mertin, servitor of said John
Aitone. Notary, Alexander M'Intosh, of Brechin diocese. [3278, Box 87.
2789. 17th December 1679.] Charter by George, Marquis of Huntlie, narrating
a contract between him and Lauchlan M'Pherson, eldest son of Thomas M'Pherson
in Innertromie (of date 17th March 1676), by which the Marquis is obliged to grant
the said Lauchlan and his heirs a valid new heritable feu-right of the davach lands of
Innertromie, and, in terms of the said contract, the Marquis ratifies and confirms the
contract (of date 12th October 1637) between George, Marquis of Huntlie, with consent
of Anna Campbell, his spouse, and George, Lord Gordon, his son, and Donald
M'Pherson, eldest lawful son of John M'Pherson of Nudbeg, alienating in feu-farm
to the said Donald the .said davach lands, with 'grassings, sheillings, and pasturages,'
and 'outsets' in Glentromie, called Linchraggan and Linnachtraeh and Linmoir, the
sheilling in Riechraggan — all lying in the parish of Kingussie, lordship of Badzenoch,
and sherifl'dom of Inverness (reserving to the Marquis and to the other tenants of
Badzenoch the common woods upon the lands) : To be held of the Marquis for a yearly
payment of fifty merks Scots money, to be made at the dwelling-hoiise of Ruthven in
Badzenoch, with two wedders, two lambs, two geese, one dozen poultry, one stone pi
butter,- with four long carriages if reqivired, the furthest not exceeding forty miles from
1680] THE LAING CHARTERS 651
Badzenoch, and paying £10 for the failure of any carriage, with serv'ices due from the
lands of Innertromie to the Mains of Badenoch, namely, ' building ane couple of bigging,
and teilling and plowing ane boll oats sowing, four howks, ane dayes shearing in har-
vest, and ane leitt of peitts yeirlie.' The said Donald is to observe the statutes regarding
such as slay deer or roe without the licence of the Marquis, except in the case of deer
or roe being slain ' in the tyme of hunting of the fox or other ravenous or destroying
beasts,' the amount of unlaw being £10; with various other provisions common to feu-
charters. Dated at Edinburgh, 17th December 1679; the \vriter being Mr. John
Nisbet, servitor to Mr. Thomas Gordon, AV.S. Witnesses, the said Mr. Thomas, James
Gordon, his servitor, and James Gordon, servitor of the Marquis. [408, Box 1 2.
2790, 24th and 25th March 1680.] Contract matrimonial between Nathaniel
Whyt of Bruntscholls, with consent of his mother, Margaret Small, relict of the late
John Whyt of Brunt-sholls, on one part, and AxXA Lundy, second lawful daughter to
James Lundy, brother-german of John Lundy of Stratharlie, with consent of her father,
on the other part. The said Nathaniel and Anna bind themselves to marry each other,
while Nathaniel obliges himself to infeft his future spouse in liferent in the half of the
lands of Bruntscholls, with half the mill, also in an annualrent of 180 merks from that
part of the lands of Ardross, with houses, etc., 'buildit apon the sacher (or saucher)
thairof,' possessed bj' John Warrander, tenant, and from those acres occupied by Henry
Bennet, indweller in Ealie, also from those acres occupied by Alexander Bennet, tenant
in Balcleavie — all lying in the barony of Ardross, parish of Elie, and shire of Fife — in
which Nathaniel was infeft on 13th May 1676 by a precept of dare constat by AVilliam
Scott, elder of Ardross, and William Scott, fiar, superiors of the lands ; also to infeft
her in liferent in a high tenement or house, with yard, etc., extending to four roods of
land, lying within the said burgh of Ealie, 'boundit betuixt the commone vennel
leiding from the port of Ealie to the mercat croce thereof vipon the eist, the sea fluid
[and] comone way betweine upon the .south, the land of Mr. John Carmichell, now of
William Scott of Ardros, upone the west, and the comone way upone the north pairts,'
in the burgh of Ealie, barony, etc., as above. With other provisions. Dated and signed
at Ealie and Lundie-milne, 24th and 25th March 1680. AVitnesses, Alexander Gilespie,
skipper in Ealie, Mr. Henry Henderson, lawful son of John Henderson in Kilbracmount,
John and Allan Lamount in Lund\--mill, and James Cornfitt [or ' Confrett '], cooper in
Over Largo. [742, Box 21.
2791. 30th April 1680.] Commission by King Charles the Second appointing
Keith to be a Major in the regiment of militia to be raised in Fife, Kinross, and
Perth, and a portion of Ayr. Dated at Whitehall, 30th April 1680. Superscribed by
the king and countersigned by the Duke of Lauderdale. [442, Box 12.
2792. 14th May 1680.] Letters under the privy seal by Iving Charles the Second
granting to John [Paterson], bishop of Edinburgh, a pension of £100 sterling out of
the crown rents, from Whitsunday 1680. Windsor, 14th May 1680. [2769, Box 71.
2793. 30th August 1680.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a
charter of feu-farm (dated 30th August 1680) by George Cuming, provost of Elgin, and
the bailies and council, granting to ALEXANDER Sutherland of Kinminitie the half of
the lands of Croftcroy, with the tofts and houses of the old and new mills of Elgin.
Sasine given same day as charter by Kobert Innes, one of the bailies of Elgin, to John
Murison, writer there, in name of grantee. Witnesses, John Watson and Andrew Dick,
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writers there, James Forsyth, glazier, and Robert Keir, an oiiicer of the burgh.
Notary, John Chalmer, common clerk of Elgin. [2-543, Box 65.
2794. 19th October 1680.] Instrument of Sasine in terms of a precept in a con-
tract of marriage, dated 18th September 1G80, between John Smith, eldest lawful son
of James Smith, clerk of the burgh of Haddington, with consent of his father, on one
part, and Grisel Kyll, eldest lawfid daughter of the late David Kyll, baker, burgess of
Haddington, with consent of Grisel Seton, her mother, on the other part, by which
contract John Smith is bound to infeft Grisel Kyll, his future spouse, in liferent, in
five acres of those two oxgates of templar-lands called the 'Croceflat,' bounded by the
templar-lands lately occupied by .John Balgrein, now Ity , on west, the lands of the
late Lord Euthven, occupied by James Sydserfe, now belonging to , on east, the
High Street on the north, the Howgate on the south, lying in the barony of Dirleton,
constabulary of Haddington, and sherift'dom of Edinburgh ; and also of those four acres,
containing four ' butts ' and five rigs, also of that sixth-part of said two oxgates, extend-
ing 'ad dimidium,' of the lord of Torphichen's templar-land of ' Crocebothten,' lying in
the territorj' of Dirleton ; also of that other sixth-part of said oxgates, containing two
' headrigs ' and three ' butts,' as described in the infeftments of the late John Lindsay
and the late Patrick Smith, father of the said James. Witnesses to contract, John
Sleich, younger, present provost of Haddington, Mr. Henry Cockburne, late provost,
Mr. James Forman, minister there, William M'Caull, one of the bailies, William Lamb,
dean of guild, Alexander Elliot in Drem, William Smyth in Nimgate, Archibald Trent,
Eobert Eobertsone, George Anderson, Patrick Young, younger, and Robert Gordon,
burgesses, James and Alexander Smith, sons of the said elder James. Sasine given by
the said William M'Caull to Eobert Gordon, merchant, in name of grantee, 19th October,
and recorded in the general register 14th December, 1680. Witnesses, Mr. John Sleich,
son of the provost, Mr. Henry Cockburn, Patrick Watson in Dirleton, and others.
Notary, David Elliot. [2561, Box 66.
2795. 22nd November 1680.] Instrument of Sasine on a disposition by Eobert
Hill, sailor, burgess of Queensferry (dated 3rd September 1674), in favour of WiLLiAJr
PuxTON, skipper, burgess of said burgh, of the two rigs of arable land in the ferry
croft, described of date 23rd May 1671 sufra. [William Punton, son to the late
Mathew Punton in Echlen, a witness to precept of sasine.] Sasine given by Nichol
Waddel, chirurgeon, as bailie, 22nd November 1680, and recorded in the particular
register 12th January 1681. Witnesses, Andrew Bissart, vTiter, burgess of Queens-
ferry, and others. John Hutton, notary public. [2097, Box 52.
2796. 4th February 1681.] Commission by King Charles the Second to Robert
Keith to be Lieutenant and Aid-major of Captain James Maitland's company in the
regiment commanded by the Earl of Linlithgow. 4th February 1680-81. [1762,
Box 45.
2797. 7th February 1681.] Disposition by George Livingstone of Whytridge,
glazier, burgess of Edinburgh, alienating to Alexander Livingstone, younger of
Parkhall, the whole lands of AVhytridge, in the parish of Almond, regality of Falkirk,
and sheriffdom of Stirling ; reserving to the Earl of Callendar, as superior, the right of
winning coals and limestone, etc., from the lands : To be held of the Earl of Callendar,
as superior, for £3 yearly in name of feu-farm, with the double at the entry of heirs,
and keeping three head courts of the regality of Falkirk. The granter also assigns a
1G82] THE LAING CHARTERS 653
disposition, dated 1st March 1664, by which James, then Earl of Callendar, and his son
Alexander, now Earl of Callendar, sold the said lands to the granter's brother-german,
the late James Livingston, son to the late John Livingston of Haining, with infeftment
thereon. At Falkirk, 7th February 1681. Witnesses, John Livingston of Kirkland,
\A'illiam Broun, writer in Falkirk, John Broun, notary, and Duncan Kob, his ser\'itor,
writer of deed. [1.340, Box ."55.
2798. 16th March 1681.] Extract Burgess Ticket in favour of Georoe War-
REXDER, merchant in Edinbiu'gh, as Ijurgess and gild brother of said burgh, with oath
of allegiance and burgess oath. 16th March 1681. [2546, Box 6-5.
2799. -8th June 1681.] Copy Complaint made by Edward Brabazon, one of
his ^lajesty's privy council, addressed to Michael, archbishop of Armagh, primate of
Ireland, narrating the intermarriage of Robert Villiers, Viscount Purbeck, flith Margaret,
Viscountess Muskerry, relict of Cormack, late Viscount Muskerry, daughter and heiress
of the late Marquis of Clanricard, who has a right to £20,000 from the estate of
William, Earl of Clanricard, and alleging that the petitioner ought, for reasons sUited,
to be paid £4300 out of the said whole sum. 28th Jiuie [16]81. [596, Box 17.
2800. 4th August 1681.] Attestation and Blazon by Sir Alexander Areskine,
baron of Cambo, Lyon King of Arms, declaring, ' Domini'JI Georgiuji Cothbertuji
Baronem de Castlehill in Comitatu Envernessensi ' to bear as his arms, ' Nimirum, in
campo aureo balteum rubrum cum serpente cjeruleo in cephalo, supra chlamidem sui
ordinis saga rubra argento duplicata ornatam Tortulam auro et lazulo fulgentem ; vnde
pro crista emanat manica ferrea telo armata, propriisquc coloribus conspicua. Pro
symbolo. Nee Minus fortiter, ut a margine depicta magis lucide videntur.' Signed by
the Lyon at Edinburgh, 4th August 1681. Indorsed, 'Attestation du Koy d'Armes
d'Escosae sur les armes des Cothbert, du 4 Aoust 1681.' [3289, Box 87.
2801. 17th September 16S1.] Extract of Act of Parliament in favour of
Frederick Hamilton and Johx Corse, sugar-merchants of Glasgow. Edinburgh,
17th September 1681. Printed in Ads of Parliaments of Scotland, vol. viii. p. 360.
[2189, Box 55.
2802. 10th October 1681.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a
disposition (dated at Kelso, 8th October 1680) by Isobel Davidson and James Jameson,
her husband, as described of date 8th April 1667, No. 2614 supra, granting to their son,
J.\MES J.tMESON, merchant, feuar in Kelso, and AxXA DiCKSOX, his spouse, the annual-
rent of 180 merks over the lands of Plewlands, as in writ cited. Witnesses to disposition,
which is written by John Craig, son to James Craig, notary in Kelso, David Jameson,
cordiner in Kelso, James Scott, servitor to Walter Scott, commissary -depute of Peebles,
James Grameslaw, maltman in Kelso, and James Symson there, James Pringle, notary,
signing for Isobel Davidson. Sasine given by David Waldie, wi-iter in Edinburgh, as
bailie, on 10th, and recorded at Duns 17th, October 1681. Witnesses, John Sanderson,
carpenter in Tofts, Robert Cossar and John Murraj', servitors of Simeon Rutherfoord
in Pitleseugh, and Andrew Frisell, servitor of Robert A\"ood in Plewland. Notary,
James Craig. [2578, Box 66.
2803. 22nd April 1682.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that Thomas Robertson,
one of the bailies of Edinburgh, passed to a tenement, formerly belonging to William
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Little, on the north side of the High Street, in the close called Cranstoun's close,
between a tenement of the late John Cranstoun on the south and the lands of the late
Thomas Cranstoun on the north, the said John Cranstoun's tenement lying on the north
side of High Street, between a tenement of the late William on the east and a
tenement of the late Henry Foulis on the west; also to that tenement belonging
successively to the late Francis Yallange, the late Peter Vallange, the late Thomas
Rarber, writer, the late William Little, skinner, on the north side of High Street,
between the land belonging successively to the late William M'Lean, the heirs of the
late John Faterson, the late Patrick Pringle, on the east, the tenement of the late Jolui
Boswall, the heirs of the late John Young, the heirs of the late Alexander Barcley,
apothecary, on the [west], the north loch on the north and the High Street on the
south ; then to that land belonging to the late Mr. Thomas Coupland, minister, son and
heir of the late Thomas Coupland, merchant, then to the late Hugh Lyell, then to
William Blair, then to Alexander Smith, and built and repaii-ed by him, on the north
[.«/(■] side of High Street near the Tron, between the lands of the late Andrew Bari'oun,
then of the late Andrew Smith, on the east, the street leading to West Port on the
west, the lands of the late Hugh Currie's heirs, then of James Hamilton's heirs, on the
south, and the public street on north ; also to a tenement-house, with stables, on north
side of Cowgate, a little above the chapel ('sacellum') of St. Magdalene in James
Alieson's close on the west side ; also to that land built and waste, and the ' crocehouse '
of the same, belonging successively to the late William Ker, the late Mr. John Naper of
Wrighthouses, James King, advocate, and Mr. James King, his son, between the land
of the late John Bruce, then of John Udwart's heirs, on the north, the lands of the late
Henry Scott, now of William Scott's heirs, on the south — John Brace's house Ij'ing on
the south side of High Street, between the tenement of the late ^^^'llter Blacklock on
the west and that of the late Edward Buncle on the east ; lastly to a booth on the west
side of Blackfi'iar's Wynd, possessed formerly by Margaret Noble, then by Henry
Robertson, then by George Seton, baker, and now by , bounded as in the writs of
the late James Seton : of all which lands the bailie gave infeftment to John Anderson,
baker, etc., in Edinburgh, in terms of an adjudication, 30th March 1682, against John
Stevin, brother and heir of the late James Stevin, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh.
[The late Andrew Ker and the late Adam Stevin are also named.] Sasine given 22nd
April 1682. Witnesses, Mr. John Frank, W.S., John Smyth, his servitor, Duncan
M'lllwrath and James Jackson, Serjeants of said burgh. Mr. James Rocheid, notary
public. [261, Box 9.
2804. 26th April 1682.] Extract General Retour of Margaret and Mary
LUNDY, as heirs of their grandmother, Margaret Sibbald, spouse of Robert Lundie,
burgess of Dysart. At Dysart, 26th April 1682. [1316, Box 34.
2805. 27th April 1682.] Charter by George, Lord Melvill, as commissioner for
James and Anna, Duke and Duchess of Buccleuch and Monmouth, confirming a charter
(dated 8th ISIarch 1642) by the late Patrick L'rciuhart, burgess of the burgh of the
Canongate, in favour of Mr. James Urquhart, minister of God's Word at Galashiels,
of all and whole those husband-lands lying in the burgh of Dalkeith, described of date
2.5th September 1627, No. 2001 snpro. Reddendo, blench holding: resei"ving liferent
to said Patrick and Mariota Graham, his spouse. Dated at Edinburgh, 27th April 1682.
Witnesses, James Scott of Bristo and John Nairne, writer in Edinburgh. [152, Box 4.
2806. 27th April 1682.] Precept of Clare Constat by George, Lord Melvill, as
1682J THE LAING CHARTERS 655
commissioner for James and Anna, Duke and Duchess of Buccleuch and Monmouth, for
infefting George Urql'HART, as nearest and lawful heir of his grandfather, the late
Mr. James Urquhart, minister of the church of Cxallowshiells [see of date -tth November
1041 supra], in the above three husband-lands in the burgh of Dalkeith: held of the
graiiters for a yearly duty of £3, 13s. 4d., the lands being thirled to the mills at
Dalkeith and having other casualties. Edinburgh, 27th April 1682. Witnesses, James
Scott of Bristo and John Nairne, \rriter in Edinburgh. £20 paid as composition.
[3104, Box 81.
2807. 1682.] Charter by George, Marquis of Hunth', as superior, in terms
of a precept from chancery, dated 7th March 1674, granting to SiK William Gordon
of Lesmoir, as heir of his grandfather. Sir James Gordon of Lesmoir, deceased, the
lands of Essie, with the lands called croft of Auchinleck, the place and houses of
Lesmoir, the lands of Balhemy, and the patronage of the church of Essie. Reddendo,
£20 Scots feu-farm. Dated at Bogie, 1682. AVitnesses, Patrick Gordon of
Glastirom, Alexander Dull' of Braco, and Hugh Thayne, notary. [176, Box 7.
2808. 1st to 13th June 1682.] Printed copy of disposition of the lands and
barony of Crichton, by Adam Hepburn of Humbie and Hay, his wife, and others,
in favour of Sir William Primrose of Carrington, knight, dated 1st, 2nd, and 13th
June 1682, and recorded in the books of session, 14th November 1684. [1216, Box 32.
Xofe. — This is appendix to case in the House of Lords, 181 — , Callander i: Justice.
2809. 19th August 1682.] Lidenture between William Strother of Fowbeny,
Esq., and Dorothy Millbank, widow of the late Mark ]\Iillbank [cf. No. 2763 supra],
by which the former ratifies to the latter a lease made to her husband (3rd November
1676) of the tithes in the townships of Copeland and ^lilfield, in the i»nsh of Kirk-
newton, for the remainder of the term of ninety-nine years, at an annual rental of £30.
19th August 1682. [2080, Box 52.
2810. 22nd August 1082.] Instrimient of Sasine following upon a precept in a
disposition, dated at Luscar, 23rd October 1676, liy Adam Stobie, portioncr of Wester
Luscar, in favour of his eldest son, Ad.UI Stobie, }^ounger, of that third part of the
west side of the town of Wester Luscar alias Stobie Luscar, belonging to the late Mr.
Robert Richardson of Smeiton in liferent, and to his son, the late James Richardson, and
disponed by them to the late John Stol)ie ; also the two-merk lands of the said west side,
etc., belonging to the late ^Ir. Edward Bruce, commendator and lord of Ivinloss, and dis-
poned by him to the said John Stobie. [See No. 1270 supra.] Witnesses to disposition,
James Watt, chirurgeon, Edinburgh, and Alexander Henryson, ^mter there. Sasine
given by Captain George Durie of Craigluscar, as bailie, 1 4th, and recorded at Cupar in
Fife 22nd, August 1682. Henry Wardlaw and Thomas Hutton, portiouers of AVester
Luscar, and Robert Wardlaw, brother-german of said Henry, Mr. William Walker,
schoolmaster at Carnock, and others, witnesses. Thomas Walker, of St. Andrews
diocese, notary public. [1907, Box 49.
2811. 13th October 1682.] Precept of Clare Constat by Andrew Ker of Littledean,
as superior, narrating that the late Patrick Riddell of St. Boswells, father of AxjJA
RiDDELL, spouse to Andrew Lidderdaill, burgess of Selkirk, Jaxet Riddell, spouse of
George Pringle in Lessudd^n, and..BARP.iRA RiDDELL, spouse io Walter Ker in St.
Boswells, and also grandfather on the mother's side to JajI£S M'Dowgall in Makers-
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tone, eldest lawful son of William M'Dowgall there, procreate between him and the late
Isobella Riddell, eldest lawful daughter [sir, but cf. No. 2744] of the said Patrick, died last
vest in the mill called ' St. Boswalls mylne,' with midtures, etc., and the mill-lands thereto
belonging, extending to four acres ; also in those parts of the kirk-lands of the parish
kirk of Lessudden, called St. Boswall's kirk, at the kirk, viz. : that piece of land called
Coitstruther, e.xtending to two acres ; as also that piece of land called liirneliill, and
that meadow called the ' peice medow ' land, lying between .said mill and Parkfuird and
burn ; that acre called the Kirklanglands, and piece of land cidled the Kirkmedo>\',
and butts about the same, and croft of land, all lying in the territory of St. Boswells,
lordship of Dryburgh, and sherift'dom of Roxburgh. Therefore directing his bailies
[not named] to infeft the said j\jina, Janet, Barbara, and James, as heirs-portioners of
their father and grandfather. At Littledean, l;3th October 1682. James Wilkieson,
son to Thomas Wilkiesone, clerk of Melrose, writes the deed, to which also his father is
a witness, with James Murray of Overtoun. [184"), Box 47.
2812. tJth November 1682.] Instrument of Sasine following on a disposition
(dated at Melrose, 7th December 1672) by Isobella, Anna, Janet, Barbara, and Violet
Riddell, daughters and heirs of the late Patrick Riddell of St. Boswells, and of the late
Hugh Riddell, their grandfather, with consent of William M'Dougal in Makcrstoun,
Andrew Lidderdale, George Pringle in Earlston, and Walter Ker in St. Boswells,
husbands of Isobella, Anna, Janet, and Barbara respectively, granting the lands of
St. Boswells Mill, and other lands, described in writ of 13tl) October 1682 si/jmi ;
also the lands of ScllaHatt and Kcllaflatt (formerly descrilicd in No. 2744 siijmi), some
time occupied by the said Hugh and Patrick Riddell, and now [in 1672] by Margaret
Park, mother of the grantors, to the said Andrew Liddekdaiu,, burgess of Selkirk.
Witnes.ses to disposition, Andrew Darling, portioner of Applctrieleaves, John Mein,
nialtman, portioner of Neusteid, James Merser, portioner there, and Robert Mein,
portioner of Gattonside. Sasine given 6th November 1682, and recorded at Jedburgh
on the follo^-ing day. Witnesses, John Sheill, son of George Sheill, weaver in Melrose,
William and James Edgar, sons of James Edgar, portioner of Melrose, James \\'ilkiesone,
son of the notary, and others. Thomas Wilkiesone, notary public. [1846, Box 47.
2813. 11th December 1682.] Notarial Instrument of Sasine in lernis of a contract
of wadset, dated 29th November 1682, between Sir Adam Blair, elder of Carberiy, and
Sir Adam Blair, younger, his son, with consent of Dame Janet Henderson, spouse of the
elder, and Dame Agnes AVallace, spouse of the younger Blair, on one part, and .John
Macf.vrl.^ne, W.S., on the other part, over the lands and manor of Carberry, as described.
Sasine given by Mr. Robert Blair, advocate, second son of Sir Adam Blair, elder, on
11th December 1682, and recorded in the particular register at Edinburgh, 10th
January 1683. [672, Box 20.
2814. 2nd February 1683.] Charter under the great seal by King Charles the
Second, ratifying and confirming a contract and disposition, dated 27th April 1667,
between David, Lord of Cardross (now deceased), and Walter Grahame of Gartur
(designed son of John Grahame of Blairsesnoch), by which the former alienates to the
latter the lands of Blairsesnoch and Garturr, in the parish of Port and shire of Perth.
Confirmed at Edinburgh, 2nd February 1683. [222-5, Box 56.
2815. 15th May 1683.] Letters by Mr. David Monro, minister at Rhea [Reay],
appointing Francis Murray, merchant in Kirkwall, his procurator, for resigning in the
1683] THE LAIN Cr CHARTERS 657
hands of Murdoch, bishop of Orkney and Zetland, the lands of Tubeg and others, for
new infeftment to the said Mr. David Monro and his heirs and assignees, referring to
No. 2-537 supra, and also to a contract between Sir James Sinclair, dated at Thurso,
1st June 1637, and the late Mr. John Monro of Farr, and his spouse [as in No. 2603
supra'], by which Sir James is bound to infeft Mr. David Monro, their .son, in the lands.
Dated at Kirkwall, 15th May 1683. Witnesses, Mr. James Foullertoune, minister at
Dunot in Caithness, Patrick Murray, writer in Kirkwall, Robert Diuibar, ser\ator to the
bishop, George Eiddell (writer of deed), and John Lyell, both ser\-itor3 to Patrick
Murray. [271, Box 9.
2816. 15th May 1683.] Instrument narrating the resignation, in terms of said
procuratory, in the hands of Murdoch [M'Kenzie], bishop of Orkney, etc., of the lands
of Tubeg and others, for new infeftment to the said Mr. David Monro. Done in the
reverend father's chamber in his lodging called the palace in the yairds at Kirkwall,
15th May 1683. Same witnesses as in preceding writ, with the addition of Mr. James
"Wallace, minister at Kirkwall. Patrick Murray, notary. [272, Box 9.
2817. 15th May 1683.] Charter by Murdoch [M'Kenzie], bishop of Orkney and
Zetland, as superior, granting and confirming to Mr. David Monro, minister at Rhea
in Caithness, on his own resignation, the three-penny land in Tubegg, with the field
called Achamyre, being part of the land belonging to the bishopric of Orkney, in the
shire of Caithness, sold and disponed by Sir James Sinclair of Murkle, knight, to the
said David Monro : To be held of the bishop and his successors in feu-farm and heritage
for a reddendo of . . . [sum left blank]. Dated 15th May 1683, and signed by the bishop,
dean, and others of the clergy forming the chapter, at the bishop's lodging in Kirlovall.
Witnesses, Francis Murray, commissary-depute of Orkney, Mr. James Foullertoune,
minister at Dunett in Caithness, Mr. James Wallace, minister at Kirkwall. Seal of
chapter attached, slightly broken, and legend very imperfect. [640, Box 19.
2818. 24th November 1683.] Instrument narrating that William M'Call, one of
the bailies of the burgh of Haddington, passed (1) to that tenement of land belonging
to the late William Lamb, dean of guild of said burgh, lying on the north side of Tol-
booth Street there, between the tenement and lands some time of the late John Scougall,
then of Patrick Kyll, afterwards of David Kyll, now of his heirs, on west, the tenement
and lands some time of the late Robert Baillie, now the common way, on east, the
stream called 'Hermonflatt strand' on the north; (2) to the three acres and a half of
arable land, particularly described of dates 28th Maj' 1653 supra and 15th June 1689
infra; (3) to that tenement of land commonly called 'Poldrate,' lying in the liberty of
said burgh, near the east mill of the same, between the street leading from the burgh
to said mill on west, the way from the burgh to the mill-lade of mill, or to the east
haugh of burgh, on east, another common way on north, and the lands some time of the
late Adam Tait, or common vennel lying between Adam Tail's land and said tenement,
on south ; and (4) to that waste tenement of land and garden or croft adjoining, called
Byres Orchyard, like\vise lying in the liberty of said burgh on south side thereof,
between the way from the burgh to the lade of the said east mill or east haugh, on
west, the mill lade on south and east, and the cemetery of the parish church on the
north— all belonging to the said William Lamb, and held of the king in free burgage,
and there the said bailie cognosced and entered John Lamb, as eldest son and heir of
his father, the said William, and gave sasine of the said tenements to Mr. James Lauder,
sheriff-clerk of Haddington, in name of John Lamb. Sasine given 24th November
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1683. Witnesses, Eobert Broun, treasurer of said burgh, Mr. Robert Kennedie, master
of the grammar school, Mr. Walter Gray, precentor, Mr. John Sliech, son of John
Sliech, provost, Alexander Edgar, apothecary, John Smith, writer, AVilliam Snintone,
horsedealer, William Kennedie, tailor, and Alexander Smyth, son of the notary, all
burgesses of said burgh, and liobert Wolfe, officer theie. Notary, James Smyth, of
Edinburgh diocese, and common clerk of biu'gh, who recordcil the writ in the register
of sasines for the burgh, vol. i. pp. 254, 255. [2562, Box 66.
2819. 3rd January 1684.] Instrument of Sasine in favour of John Wiiitefooiu)
of Blarquhan, of an annualrent of 1080 mcrks interest of a sura of 18,000 raerks con-
tained in a bond of corroboration (dated at Dalkjuharran, 2nd July 1683) Ijy Sir John
Kennedy of Girvanmains, in favour of the said John Whitefoord, etc., whom failing, to
his brother, James Whitefoord of Dinduft'e, and their heirs-male respectively, over the
lands of Dalgarbrugh, Knockbane, Carnfoire, Carnskull, Jarrbrugh, Ballskaig, Knock-
baine, Milltoun, with mill. South Balloch, and Palmoddie, all in the parish of Barr,
Ayrshire. Witnesses to bond, John, Lord Bargany, William Steuart, younger of
Shawwood, and others. John Hannay, merchant in Maj-bolc, writer. Sasine given
3rd January, by Quentin Maxwell in Carneskulte, bailie, to Thomas M'CuIly there for
grantee, and recorded at Ayr 22nd February, 1684. Witnesses, Bernard M'Colm, officer
in Maybole, and others. Notary, John M'Millan, of Glasgow diocese. [2353, Box 60.
2820. 22nd January 1684.] Instrument of Sasine following on charter ( 1682,
No. 2807 supra) in favour of SiR William Gordon, in the lands of Essie and others ;
James Gordon, younger of Lesmoir, acting as attorney for his father. The writ is very
far from legible, but is dated 22nd January, and recorded at Aberdeen 5th Febiuar^',
1684. Witnesses, Patrick Chalmer in Carvethons, William Bruce, servant of James
Gordon, James Straquhan in Brae of Essie. William Bruce, of Aberdeen diocese,
notary public. [177, Box 7.
2821. 22nd January 1684.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a
charter, dated at Bog, 1683, by George, Marquis of Huntly, etc., granting to
James Gordon, younger of Lesmoir, and the heirs-male born, or to be born, betwixt
him and his spouse. Dame Jean Gordon, the lands of Essie and Bellheniiy, with the
croft of Achinleck, manor-place, houses, and pertinents ; i-eserving to the marquis the
forest of Curmallachie, and the patronage, etc., of the church of Essie, in the barony of
Strathbogie, shire of Aberdeen, and diocese of Moray ; reserving to Sir William Gordon,
elder of Lesmoir, his liferent in the lands. Sasine given by Alexander Gordoun of
Sandston, bailie, 22nd January, and recorded at Aberdeen 15th March, 1684. Wit^
nesses, Patrick Chalmer in Carvethins, James Straquhan in Brae of Essie, and others.
Notary, William Gordon, of Aberdeen diocese. [2266, Box 57.
2822. 31st January 1684.] Commission by King Charles the Second, appointing
WiLLiASi BORTHWICK [see Xo. 2597 supra] to be Surgeon in the regiment of foot in
Scotland commanded by Charles, Earl of Mar. Whitehall, 31st January 1684. [2477,
Box 63.
2823. 24th April 1684.] Letter under the great seal by King Charles the Second
in favour of Eoeert Keith, 'vice majorem, lie aid-major legionis satellitii nostri,'
inhibiting his creditors from apprehending his person. Windsor, 24th April 1684.
[533, Box 15.
1685] THE LAING CHARTERS 659
2824. 26th April 1684.] Extract Retour of Elizabeth [or Bessie] Arthck,
spouse of John Maitland, indweller in Oldlistoun, and daughter of the late John Arthur,
immediate elder brother of the deceased Mr. William Arthur, minister of St. Cuthberts'
(Edinburgh), as lawful heir of her cousin, Elizabeth, daughter of the said Mr. William.
At the Canongate, 2Gth April 1681. [1653, Box 42.
2825. 19th May 1681.] Commission signed by King Charles the Second appoint-
ing LipRD J.iMEs MiKR.w a Captain in the royal regiment of foot. Windsor, 19th
May 1684. [1318, Box 34.
2826. 29th May 1684.] Burgess Ticket of the city of Glasgow in favour of Mr.
Robert Keith, lieutenant in the king's guards. 29th May 1684. [1100, Box 29.
2827. 8th December 1681.] Gift by King Charles the Second under the privy
seal, narrating that Arthur [Capel], Earl of Essex, having lately committed feh de se,
his goods and personal estate were forfeited to the king, who now confers the same upon
Sir Hexry Capel, Knight of the Bath, brother of the deceased earl, etc. Dated at
Westminster, 8th December 1684. [590, Box 17.
2828. 25th March 1685.] Charter by George Drummond of Milnab, provost of
Edinburgh, and the bailies, etc., of said burgh, narrating an adjudication obtained on
27th March 1684, at the instance of Margaret Anderson, relict of Nicolas Corsbie,
merchant in Prestonpans, against Robert Hynd, brewer, burgess of Edinburgh, and
Euphemia Watson, his spouse, and also against the jirovost, etc., as superiors, in terms
of which adjudication the provost, etc., grant to the said Margaret Anderson the
close of houses, comprehending halls, chambers, stables, byres, brew-houses, coach-
houses, etc., belonging to the said Robert Hynd and his wife, lying in Bristo, without
the Societj' port of Edinburgh, between the tenements and lands formerly lielonging
to Gideon Lithgow, printer (' typographum '), on north, the lands of Simon Mofl'at,
dweller in Bristo, on south, the gardens of Arthur Strattoun, writer, on east, and the
common street on west : To be held feu of the granters for the usual duties. At
Edinburgh, 25th March 1685. [1958, Box 50.
2829. 30th March 1685.] Commission of Lieutenancy under Colonel James
Douglas to Robert Keith, as in No. 2796 supra, by King James the Seventh. 30th
March 1685. [1763, Box 45.
2830. 30th March 1685.] Commission to him as Aid-Major. Same date. [1764,
Box 45.
2831. 1st April 1685.] Precept of Clare Constat by George Hume of Wedderburn
for infefting Robert Watsox, as heir of his father, the late William Watson, weaver
('textor') in Coldingham, in a cot-land, on the south side of Coldingham, boimded on
the east by the common lone leading to said town, between the cot-lands of the late
Mathew Wilson on north and the late Mathew Porter on south : held for a feu-duty of
6s. 8d. At Wedderbui-n, 1st April 1685. [1850, Box 47.
2832. April 1685.] Precept of Clare Constat by Sir George Drummond of
Milnenab, provost, and the bailies of Edinburgh, directed to their bailies of the Canon-
gate, for infefting JE.A.N L.\NDS, spouse of Daniel Nicolson, writer in Edinburgh, as
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nearest and lawful heir-portioncr of her father, the late James Lands, merchant, burgess
of Edinburgh [cf. No. 2880 infra], in two tenements of land in the Canongate, on the
south side of the street, bounded precisely as in No. 2394 sujmi ; which two tenements
the said Jean will resign in favour of Daniel Xicol.son, her spo\ise, and their heirs, in
terms of a marriage contract (dated 12th October 1682) betwixt them, Mith consent of
John Nicolson, laird of Carmichael [.s/c], his father, and Margaret Peacock, her mother.
Precept written by William Strachan, ^\Titer in Edinburgh, and signed there on
April 1685. [1917, Box 49.
Nok. — Daniel Nicolson was afterwards tried for forgery and attempt to murder
his wife.
2833. 28th April 1685.] Instiument of Sasine following on the precept of 1st
April, No. 2831 mina, in favour of fiOEEKT Watson. Given 28th April, and recorded at
Duns 5th May, 1685. Witnesses, Mathew Wilson, James Allanschaw, John Ellem, and
Patrick Purves, residents in Coldinghara. John Dewar, noUiry public. [1851, Box 47.
2834. 25th May 1685.] Precept by King James the Seventh, directed to the
sherift" of Edinburgh and his bailies, narrating that it was found by an inquest that
John Broun of Braid, acting for himself and in trust for the persons underwritten,
under a contract between the late Sir William Dick of Braid, with Sir Andrew Dick
of Craighouse and the late Mr. Alexander Dick, his sons, and their creditors, dated
31st July 1652, died last vest of fee at the peace of the late King Charles, in the lands
and barony of Braid, containing the Mains of Braid called Nether Braid, with manor-
place, etc., pendicles and pertinents thereof called Egypt and Easterbrigs, and the lands
of Over Braid, with two grain-mills ('avenariis molendinis ') of Braid, mill-lands, with
sucken and sequels, the lands of Blackfoord called Champanye, the land.s of Ea.sthill
of Braid, with the lands of Greenbanks ulim Over Plewlands, and the lands of Nether
Plewlands, with fourteen acres of arable land, lying on the west side of the public way,
with the pendicles thereof called ^\'cstcrbridges and Sniiddiegrein — all belonging to the
lands and barony ,of Braid, lying in the parish of St. Cuthberts' and sheritldom of Edin-
burgh; under the proviso that a disposition, made on 14th February 1678, by Mr. .John
Hay of Woodcockdale, son and heir of his father, Mr. David Hay of Woodcockdale,
who was one of the creditors of .Sir William Dick, should be ell'ectual to the .said .lohn
Broun, so far as other creditors denuded themselves in his favour ; also providing that
his infeftment in said lands should not prejudice a disposition by Mr. .lohn Hay and
other creditors, as above, to Sir Walter Seatone of Abercorne, of twenty-four acres
of arable land of the lands of Murehouse and Little Carni, near the shore ('littus '),
bounded as in the infeftments thereof, and of twenty-three salt-pans, granaries, and
coal-heughs on the same, as principal, and the said lands of Braid as warrandice, named
in the said contract of wadset between Sir AVilliam Dick, his sons, and their creditors,
and that in so far as Mr. John Hay had right to the same ; also a disposition b}- Mr.
John Hay to Sir Walter Seaton of the sums due to his father l)y the Dicks, and as
assignee of Robert Wallace, merchant ; and likewise reserving to Anna Hamilton, spouse
of James Murray of Skirling, sister-german and heiress of her brother, the late Alex-
ander Hamilton, son and heir of the late Alexander Hamilton, colonel of artillery, to
Patrick Hamilton of Little Preston, son and heir of the late Sir Patrick Hamilton of
Little Preston, and tutor of the said Alexander Hamilton, younger, to James, Viscount
of Kilsyth, as heir of his father, the late .Tames, Viscoimt of Kilsyth, and to the heirs
of the late vSir William Carstairs, having right from the deceased John Carstairs of
Kilconquhar, aU right which they have to said lands of Braid under said contract,
1685] THE LAING CHARTERS 661
according to a charter by the late king to the said John Broun, of date 21th July 1682 ;
that Andrew Broun, now of Braid, is nearest and lawful heir of his father, John Broun,
in the said lands and barony, and he is of lawful age ; therefore requiiing the sheriffs
to infeft him in the barony, security being taken for 195 merks Scots of taxed rents of
the barony, which have been in the superior's hands for three terms, or thereabout, and
for 390 merks of taxed relief, and 780 merks of taxed marriage, due to the superior.
At Edinburgh, 25th May 1685. [844, Box 24.
2835. 29th May 1685.] Instrument of Sasine following on the above precept
from chancery, for infefting Andrew Brown, now of Braid, as heir of his late father,
John Brown of Braid, in the lands, as described in No. 2621 sujuv, 26th July 1667, of
Gorgie ^lill as principal, and Kedhall in warrandice. Sasine given (security being taken
for £20 of taxed rent for one term [sir], £40 of taxed relief, and £80 of taxed marriage)
by Mr. David Drummond, sheriff-depute of Edinburgh, acting for Alexander, Earl of
Eglintoun, sheriff-principal of Renfrew, on 29th May, and recorded in the general
register 22nd July, 1685. Witnesses, .John Graham, depute-director of chancery, .John
Broun, writer there, Duncan Ronald, writer in Edinburgh, and David Graham, servitor
of John Graham. Notary, Mr. James Scott, sherifi-clerk of Edinburgh. [2776, Box 72.
2836. 8th June 1685.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a contract
of wadset, dated 14th January 1685, between Malcolm Eraser of Culduthell on one
part and John Eraser of Erogie, with Marjory Shaw, his spouse, on the other part,
by which ^lalcolm agrees to infeft the second parties, under reversion, in the western
part of Bellinloan, called the Dell, with other lands named, lying near Inverness.
AVitnesses to contract, Robert Shaw of Doidaroch and John Fraser, brother-german to
Malcolm, and others. Sasine given by Robert Schaw of Dordaroeh, bailie, 8th, and
recorded at Fortrose 27th, June 1085. Witnesses, Donald Fraser, son of Thomas
Fraser in Aljerskirk of Stratherrick, Alexander Cuming, writer in Inverness, and others.
Notary, William Cuming, of Moray diocese. [1198, Bo.x 32.
2837. 19th June 1685.] Commission to Robert Keith to be Captain of Grenadiers
in the regiment of Lieut.-General James Douglas. 19th June 1685. [1705, Box 45.
2838. -'Till June 1085.] Instrument narrating that Mr. Patrick Sincklar, lawful
son of -Mr. John Sincklar, lately at Ormistoun, now at Delph, in name of his said father,
and of Christian Fleming, his mother, resigned in the hands of William M'Call, one of
the bailies of Haddington, a tenement of land in Haddington, on the east side of the
Hardgate or Saltmarket, between the tenement of Patrick Thomson's heirs on south,
the vennel called ' Frier Gowell ' on north, the water of Tyne on east, and said street
on west, which the said ^Ir. John had acquired from Mr. George Sincklar, his brother-
german, in favour of Alexander Millar, painter, Haddington, who, on receiving
sasine, resigned the whole in favour of his wife, Margaret Millar, in liferent, Richard
Miller, his brother-german, acting as her attorney. Sasine given 27th June 1685, and
recorded at Haddington same day. Witnesses, Alexander Maitland, lately factor of
the late John, Duke of Lauderdale, James Smyth, William M'Call, dyers, Alexander
Smyth, writer, burgesses of Haddington, John Porteous, John Lamb and James Kellie,
Serjeants or officers of burgh. John Smyth, notary public. [2184, Box 55.
2839. 30th November 1685.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in
a charter (dated at Ayr, 24th October 1685) by Sir William Wallace of Craigie, granting
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to James Millek, lawful son of the late John iMiller uf Townhead of Barneweill, and
to Rachel Dickie, his spouse, the lands of Townhead of Barnwell, occupied formerly
by the late John Dunbar, now Ijy liobert Boyd, in the parish of Barncweill, bailiary of
Kyle Stewart, and shire of Ayr. Witnesses to charter, William Mitchell of Barmure,
Alexander Cunynghame in Culselland, and James Cochrane, writer in Ayr. Sasine
given by John Browne, portioner of Barneweill, bailie, 30th November, and recorded at
Ayr 14th December, 1685. Witnesses, James Parker in Barnweill, John Parker, his
son, Robert Boyd and Archibald Rodger, both residing there. Notary, John Allasouii,
of Gla.sgow diocese. [2729, Box 70.
2840. 21th March 1686.] Commission by King James the Seventh appointing
'Wiu.iA.M BoKTiiwicK, chyrurgcon, burges of J>linburgh' [cf. No. 2822 .su^rrt], to be
'Chynirgeon Major 'of the forces in Scotland. Whitehall, 21th March 1686. [2478,
Box 6.3.
2841. 29th May 1686.] Instrument of Sasine in favour of Alexander Fraser,
second son of Hugh Fraser, elder of Bclladrum, atul Jeax Sihf.vkz, his spouse, follow-
ing on a contract of wadset by the said Hugh Fraser, elder, and Hugh Fraser, younger,
fiar of Bclladrum, dated 21st April 1686, for infefting Alexander Fraser and his wife
in the lands of Wester Muilzie and Bencharan in Glenstrafarrer, parish of Kilmorack
and shire of Inverness. Sasine given by Hugh Fraser of Eskiedale, Imilic, 29th May,
and recorded at Fortrose 1st June, 1686. Witnesses, James Fraser, son to said Hugh
Fraser, elder of Bclladrum, Alexander Fraser, son to William Fraser of Culbriny, and
others. William Cuming, of .Moray diocese, notary. [1071, Box 29.
2842. 17th June 1686.] Instrument of Sasine following on an obligation and
precept, dated -SOth December 168.5, by George, Earl of Linlithgow, in favour of .James
Go\'AN', tailor, bin-gess of the burgh of the Canongate, and J.\mes Goaan, his eldest
son, whom failing, successively to AVilliani, Thomas, and John Govan, lawful sons to
John Govan of Cardrona, and other heirs named, of an aiinualrent of £660 Scots out
of the lands and tenandry of Bonnartoun, in the pari.sh and sheriffdom of Litilithgow.
Sasine given 17th .June, and recorded 1.5th July, 1686, in the particular register.
Witnesses, Thomas Mastertone, son to Alexander Mastertone, merchant in Linlithgow,
Andrew Mackoun, son to Andrew Mackoun there, and others. William Bell, of
Glasgow diocese, notary public. [18.30, Box 47.
2843. 30th June 1686.] Instrument of Sasine in terms of a charter and precept
by King James the Seventh, dated Whitehall, 24th May 1686, in favour of Wii.li.vm
Cochrane, eldest son of Sir John Cochrane, some time of Ochiltree, and Lady Makv
Bruce, his wife, daughter of the deceased Alexander, Earl of Kincardine, granting to
the said William and Lady Mary the lands and barony of Uchiltrie and others enumer-
ated, all erected into the barony of Uchiltrie, in the .sheriffdom of A3T ; resening to
Dame Margaret Strickland, wife of Sir John Cochrane, her liferent. Sasine given by
David Crawfurd of Blarwharrie, 30th June 1686, and recorded at Ayr, 5th July 1686.
Witnesses, William Colvill in Claignoch, Thomas M'Neillie in Uchiltrie, William
Gilchrist there, John Paterson, merchant there, and John Currie, servitor of grantee.
Notary, John Fergussone, of Glasgow diocese. [2508, Box 64.
2844. 23rd July 1686.] Instrument of Sa.sine following on a precept of dore
constat, dated at Edinburgh, 1st April 1666, and directed to Alexander Campbell, citizen
of Montrose, as bailie, by Mr. Robert Keith of Craig, as superior, for infefting Jasies
1686] THE LAING CHARTERS 663
GowAN and Elizabeth Boxnar, as nearest and lawful heirs of the late James Bonnar
of Bonnartoun [brother of Elizabeth Bonnar, relict of Alexander Mill in Drumlocheland,
also brother of the late Catharine Bonnar in Fettercaini, mother of Janet ^Maitland,
mother of James Gowan by her husband James Gowan, draper in Canongate], in an
annualrent of £60 Scots from the lands of Over Craigie, in the parish of Egleisgreige,
sheriffdom of Kincardine ; the said annualrent to be held of the gi-anter in blench-farm.
Witnesses to precept, Henry Stratoun, lieutenant 'in cohorte pra-toriana,' John Keith
and Alexander Innes, writers in Edinburgh. Sasine given 23rd July, and recoixled in
the general register 11th September, 1686. Witnesses, John Anderson, lawful son of
Alexander Anderson in Eglismadie, William Garioch, schoolmaster at Loggie, James
Laird of Loggie, and John Thomson in Montrose. Notary, !Mr. John Crokatt, of
Dunkeld diocese. [2360, Box 60.
2845. 22nd October 1686.] Charter by King James the Second [Seventh], in
consideration of the singular bravery and constant fidelity of the late Colonel Coill
M'Donnell alias M'Gillespick V' Donnell of Colonsay, and Archibald ^I'lJonnell, his son,
in the cause of the king's father [Charles the First], and that the said Archibald was
killed in that service, while the said colonel was violently murdered ('apud Stephano-
dunum Ik- Dunstaj^hnage ') for his firm adherence to the cause, and also considering
that the colonel and his son were forfeited by the late usurper, and were ejected from
their whole estate, because of their faithful service in joining with the late Marquis of
Montrose ; and because the said estate, from the death of Colonel M'Gilespick and his
son, had been dealt with by the late Marquis of Argyll and others until 22nd May 1671,
when the late king and the Parliament restored to Sai;a M'Donnell, only lawful
daughter and heir of the said late Colonel Coill M'Gilespick, her grandfather, the rights
and estate of the islands of Colonsay and Olonsay [Oronsay], and ordained her to enter
on possession, declaring that she should lawfully enjoy the same, as heir served and
retoured to the said Archibald M'Donnel, her father, or Colonel Coill M'Gilespick, her
grandfather, notwithstanding the spoliation and burning and destruction of the writs of
the lands, which rendered her title incomplete [No. 2561 siipiv] ; considering, also, that the
Isle of Oronsay belonging to the M'Donnells, formerly held of the late Earl of Argyll, is
now held of the Crown, and desiring also to confer a new right to the lands, the king
grants to the said Sara and to the heirs-male of her body by ^Eneas M'Donald, her
spouse, the said lands and isle of Oronsay, including Island Nirone, Island Giddimull
[Ghurdmail], Island Nenine [nan Eun], and Island Tuag, extending to five merks of old
extent, the 16s. 8d. lands of Garvart in Colonsay, with all pertinents, lying formerly in
the shire of Tarbat and now in the shire of Argyll : To be held in feu-farm — Oronsay
for £3 yearly and Garvart for 13s. 4d. yearly. Dated at Whitehall, 22nd October 1G86.
[3210, Box 8-t.
2846. 2nd November 1686.] Precept by ' Lord St. Clare ' to pay Willlvm Bortii-
WICK of Pilmoore his account. Edinburgh, 2nd November 1686. [908, Box 25.
2847. 16th December 1686.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that Eobert Duncan,
one of the bailies of Musselburgh, gave sasine of a tenement in the Millhill, in the
liberty of that burgh, to John Wright, as eldest son and lawful heir of the late
William Wright, baker; the said tenement lying between the tenement formerly of
the late William Neilson, now of Robert Douglas, liailie, on east, the tenement of
Henry Calderwood's heirs on west, the water of Eske on north, and the common street
on south, and held in chief of the bailies and community of said burgh in heritage and
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free burgage. Sasine given 16th December 1686, and recorded in the particular
register 2nd February 1687. Witnes.ses, George Hamiltoun, portioner of Inneresk,
George Smart, liakei-, and John Laing, weaver, in said burgh, Gilbert Bainierman and
Kobert Porteus, Serjeants, and Kobert Baine, servant to the notary, who is Robert
Litster, clerk of Edinburgh diocese. [1248, Box 33.
2848. 11th January 1687.] Indenture between Sir Charles Bickerstaffe of the
AVilderness, in the parish of Scale, in the county of Kent, knight, on one part, and Sir
Thomas Fitch of the city of London, knight, on the other part, by which the former
sells to the latter a parcel of land, part of the wood called Higher Culverden or
Culvering Wood, in the parishes of Tunbridge, or Spildhurst, in Kent, all as particularly
bounded and described ; a rental of one penny yearly to be paid to the granter. Signed
by C. BickerstaflFe. Dated 11th January 1686-7. [591, Bo.\ 17.
2849. 1th ^larch 1687.] Charter by Sir Thomas Kennedy of Kirkhill, provost,
Gilbert Fyffe, James Nicolson, George Sinclair, and John INIarjoribanks, bailies of
Edinburgh, as superiors of the barony of Broughton, confirming a grant of a tenement
called the south tenement, with a piece of waste lying contiguous, on the east side
thereof from south to north, acquired by the late AMUiam ^^'hyt, cutler (' cultellarium '),
burgess of the Canongate, from the late Francis Moultray, swordmaker ('gladiario'),
and by Francis Henderson, smith in Canongate, from Robert Whyt, son of AVilliam, in
terms of a disposition, dated 30th June 1665, with free ish and entry to the front storj'
of said tenement, lying on the north side of the Canongate, with Leith AVynd on the
west, between the lands of the late John Plenderleith, afterwards of the said William
A\'hyt, then of the heirs of the late Alexander Mathie, fermorar, burgess of the Canon-
gate, now of Humphrey Mills, on the north, the lands of the late A\'illiam Christieson,
afterwards of Mr. James Achannay, now of Mr. Cornelius Ainslie, advocate, on the
south, the lands of the late Mr. Thomas Ballanden, afterwards of the late Matthew
Crawfurd, shoemaker, now of , on east [cf. No. 2457 sujrial — all lying in the
regalitv and barony of Broughton and shire of Edinburgh ; which tenement the said
Francis Henderson, with consent of Janet Walker, his spouse, disponed to Humphrey
Jlylls, clockmaker at the Craigwell, burgess of Edinburgh, on 29th March 1678, and
the said Humphrey assigned the same to Richakd Mylls, also clockmaker, burgess of
Edinburgh, his grandson [or nephew], on 17th September last, which the granters
confirm to the said Richard for a j'earl}' feu-duty of 16s. : providing that he shall grind
his grain at their mill of the Canonmills. Edinburgh, 4th March 1687. [Indorsed is
a memorandum of sasine, 14th April 1687. John Paterson, cordiner, John Hepburn,
clockmaker, Alexander Ferguson, periwig-maker, etc., witnesses.] [3138, Box 82.
2850. 8th March 1687.] Charter by King James the Seventh in regard to the
archbishopric of Glasgow, which was in the king's hands by the transference of the late
archbishop of the see of St. Andrews, approving the election of John [Patersox], late
bishop of Edinburgh, to the vacant see, nominating him archbishop, and granting to him
for life the patrimony of the archiepiscopate, especially the advowson of the churches of
Ashkirk, Stobo, and Eddleston, Kilbride, and Torrance, the parish church of Glasgow,
with all their emoluments, etc. Promising also that, if need be, the archiepiscopate
shall be disjoined from the Crown. Given under the great seal at AMiitehall, 8th
March 1687. [2947, Box 77.
2851. 9th March 1687.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept (directed
1687] THE LAING CHARTERS 665
to Mr. Donald M'Leod, dweller in Brymes) in the charter, by the bishop and chapter
of Orkney, dated 15th May 1683, No. 2817 svpra, in favour of Mr. David Monro, of
the lands of Tubegg and others. Sasine given 9th March 1687, and recorded at Wick
1st April same year. Witnesses, Alexander Sutherland, son to the late William
Sutherland, some time portioner of Banskirk, Mr. William Monro, at present at
Dunray, Eorie Elder at Achamyrland. John Forbes, of Caithness diocese, notary
public. [273, Box 9.
2852. 8th April 1687.] Precept by King James the Seventh, appointing the macers
of the court of session to act as sheriffs of Edinburgh and Linlithgow, and give service
to Thomas Sharp of Houstoun, as nearest and lawful heir of the late John Sharp, his
elder brother, who was eldest lawfiU son of the late Major WiUiam Sharp of Houstoun,
in various lands in the above two counties. Edinburgh, Sth April 1687. On 30th
May 1687, Alexander Hamilton and William Skeen, two of the macers, appeared before
Sir John Lockhart of Castlehill, and gave their oaths defideli. [3218, Box 84.
2853. 13th April 1687.] Instrument of Sasine following on a disposition by Mr.
John Preston of Whythill, advocate, granting to John Preston, his eldest lawfid son,
and his la-ivful heirs-male, whom failing, to Robert Preston, his second son, etc., whom
failing, to Katherine Preston, his only daughter, and the heirs of her body, the lands of
Whythill, in the regality of ilusselbiu-gh and shire of Edinburgh. Disposition dated
and sasine given 13th April 1687. Witnesses, Archibald Smyth, apothecary in
Fisheraw, Robert Wightman, merchant in Neubigging, Andrew Ker, ventiner in
Musselburgh, George Ramage and Da\'id Wallace, residing in Fisheraw, and James
Baine, servitor of Robert Litster, of Edinburgh diocese, who is the notary public.
Recorded in the particular register of sasines, 3rd June same year. [317, Box 10.
2854. 9th May 1687.] Burgess ticket or extract from burgh records of Ir-vine,
in favour of David Pitkearn (?), elder of that Ilk, 9th May 1687. [2670, Box 68.
2855. 19th May 1687.] Remission by King James the Seventh, narrating the
fidelity of Sir John Sh.\w of Grenok, his affection to church and state, his active
service to the effusion of his blood at Worcester, under the eye of the late King Charles,
when lieutenant-colonel of cavalry (the Earl of Dunfermline, colonel, being absent), the
sequestration of his estate ; his imprisonment for a month ; the heavy penalties laid on
him during the usurpation, until the Restoration ; his serrae with the royal forces
against the rebels on the Pentland hills ('ad Pictlandii montes') in 1666, at Bothwell
bridge in 1679, and his ready appearance in arms against the rebels in 1685. For
these services and in consideration of the difficulty of avoiding communication with
rebels in the west, where they are numerous, and in such a maritime port as Grenok,
the king remits and absolves Sir John Shaw, his heirs and successors, from the crime of
leasing making and communing with rebels, and specially his concealment of the
demand made upon him in 1683, by Sir John Cochrane, to contribute £50 sterling
towards the assistance of Archibald, lately Earl of Argyll, which demand was made
when there was a conspiracy promoted against the late king. Given under the great
seal at Whitehall, 19th May 1687. [3018, Box 79.
2856. 10th June 1687.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in an
obligation (dated at Smiddiehill, 16th February 1687), by Charles Cowan of Corstoun,
in favoui- of his brother-german, John Cowan in Orwell, granting in security of a loan
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of 900 merks, an annualrent of £36 from the lands of Corstoun, grain and walk mills,
and mill-lands of the same, in the parish of Strathmiglo and shire of Fife. Witnesses
to obligation, Robert Thomsone, tenant in Hiltoim of Balnagall, and Patrick Robertsone,
notary at Smiddiehill. Sasine given by Hugh Ilay of I'arish, bailie, 10th, and recorded
at Cupar 2.jth, June 1G87. Witnesses, William Hay, at the mill of Arngosk, Robert
Wilsone in Cowland, Robert Reid in Lustilaw, and Henry Home in Dcugly. Notary,
Patrick Robertsone, of St. Andrews diocese. [2702, Box 69.
2857. 28th June 1687.] Diploma of the title and dignity of knight-baronet,
conferred by King James the Seventh on Sir John Shaw of Grinock, and the heirs-
male of his "body. Windsor, 28th June 1G87. [2143, Box 54.
2858. 22nd July 1687.] Notaiial Instrument narrating the resignation into the
hands of the lords of exchequer, by Alexander Don of Ravelaw, with consent of his
father. Sir Alexander Don of Newton (now deceased), in favour of Eor.ERT Rutherford,
Ijrother-german to Andrew Rutherford of Edzertoune, of all the lands and barony of
Littledean or ]\Iaxton, Kirklands of Lessudden, etc., as possessed by Sir John Ker of
Littledean [cf. No. 2732 supra]. Done in the Exchequer House, Edinburgh, 22nd July
1687. Witnesses, John Yeitch of Dawick, presenter of signatures, William Cleilland,
usher in exchequer, and others. Alexander Henrysone, notary public. [656, Box 19.
2859. 20th August 1687.] Instrument of Resignation and Sasine narrating that
James Ewmond, weaver, burgess of Peebles, resigned into the hands of William Scott,
one of the bailies, a tenement and yard lying upon the south side of the old town of
Peebles, bounded between the houses of William Ewmond, Adam and William Robison,
and the king's High Street, in favour of Andrew Ewjiond, his lawful son, and
Christina Heckeoord, now his spouse, daughter of John Heckfoord, weaver, burgess
in Peebles, in terms of their marriage-contract dated 1st April 1687, reserving the
liferents of the granter and Margaret Ewmond, his spouse. Sasine given 20th August
1687, and recorded at Peebles same day. Witnesses, James Melrose, George Stoddart,
and Thomas Paterson, burgh officers, and William Veatch, servitor of the subscribing
notary, William Williamson, of Glasgow diocese. [263, Box 9.
2860. 3rd September 1687.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in
the crown charter of date 22nd October 1686, No. 2845 siqmi, for infefting Sarah
M'DoNALD, therein designed, and the heirs-male of her body begotten betmxt her and
yEneas M'Donald, her spouse, in the lands and island of Oransay, and others. Sasine
given upon the island of Oransay, by John M'Donald in Gortenvaill, as bailie, to Hugh
M'Bean in Killean, as attorney for the said Sarah, on 3rd September 1687. Witnesses,
John M'Kay in Beauchmeanoch, Alexander Heyman in Bellochgarriiie, John M'Kay,
servitor of Archibald M'Donald of Largie, and Alexander M'Coull in Glaikindunen.
Archibald Stewart, of the diocese of the Isles, notary public. No docquet of registra-
tion. [296, Box 9.
2861. 24th October 1687.] Charter by George [Mackenzie], Viscount of Tarbet,
etc., as superior, granting to William Urquhart of Braelang(vell, and his heirs-male,
etc., all the lands of Braelangwell, some time in possession of the late Mr. Thomas
Urquhart, father of said William, lying in the parish of Kirkmichael and shire of
Cromarty, extending to six bolls of farm ; also the following crofts — the croft called
Cullabalachie with that small croft adjacent on the west, possessed bj' John M'Finlay,
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and both lying on the north-west of Brealangwell, and that piece of land called
Westalding, some time possessed by Hew Ross, and that croft called M'Allan's croft,
some time possessed by Colin Dunbar, all as described in a contract dated 11th
December 1G72 [cf. No. 2734 supra], between the said Mr. Thomas, Henrietta Douglas,
his spouse, and Sir John Urquhart of Cromartie, proprietor of the lands — which were
resigned by the grantee on 12th January 1GS7 : To be held in feu-farm for £i Scots
yearly, and twelve bolls of victual for the teindsheaves. At Koyston, 24th October
1687. Witnesses, John Buchanan, servitor of the Viscount, and Mungo Grant, servitor
of Mr. George Morison of Pitfour, advocate. [2231, Box 5G.
2862. 1st December 1687.] Instnmient of Sasiue following on a precept in the
above charter. Sasine given in usual form by delivery of earth and stone for the lands,
and a handful of grain for the teinds, by John Urquhart in Milntoun of Newhall, as
bailie, 1st, and recorded 20th, December 1687, at Fortro.sc. Witnesses, George
M'Culloch, lawful son of the deceased George M'Culloch, merchant in Fortrose, George
]M'Culloch in Bellaeherrie, Gilbert Barklay there, Colin M'Cra, glover in Fortrose, and
William Watson, one of the officers of the commissariot of Ross. Notary, John Dallas,
of the diocese of Ross. [2708, Box 69.
2863. 1687-1699.] An account of David Pilcairn, merchant, and his father,
restand to the laird of Forthar (from the tenements of Freuchy, Nottinghamc, etc.),
which the laird of Forthar has given to him and his father. 1687-1699. [1615,
Box 41.
2864. 27th February 1688.] Charter by King James the Seventh, granting to
Robert Rutherford, brother-german of Andrew Rutherford of Edzerstoun, the lands
of Littledean, otherwise called ^laxton (excepting the tower and mains of Littledean),
the lands of Maxtoun, Rutherfurd's lands, and others, in the bailiary of Lauderdale and
shire of Berwick, apprised from Andrew Kcr, elder of Littledean, and Andrew Kcr, his
son, now of Littledean, at the instance of Sir Alexander Don of Newton, baronet, Dame
Isobella Smith, his spouse, and Alexander Don, their son [cf. No. 2732 siipv], and
now resigned by the said Alexander Don in favour of the grantee [No. 28.58 supra].
Edinburgh, 27th February 1688. [1207, Box 32.
2865. 2 1th .March 1688.] Feu Charter by James Nicolson of Trabroune, in favour
of William Wadderstoun, tenant in Haugh, and Elizabeth AA'adder-stoux, his
spouse, alienating to them that pendicle of the l)arony of Trabroune called the Haugh —
excepting certain gras.sy places called the laird's meadows — with privileges of commonly
on the common called 'Wideopen,' all lying in the barony of Trabroun, Imiliary of
Lauderdale, and sheriffdom of Berwick: To be held for a yearly feu-duty of £15 Scots.
Dated at Over Houdcn, 24th March 1688. Witnesses, William Louden in Trabroune,
Simon Watherstoune in Over Houden, and John Lauder, servitor of the granter. [1594,
Box 41.
2866. Tth April 1688.] Charter by George Mackenzie, Viscount of Tarbat,
Alexander, Master of ]\lclville. Sir George Lockhart, president of the com-t of session,
and Mr. James Graham, advocate, commissioners for Anna, Duchess of Buccleuch,
confirming the following three writs: (1) a disposition (dated 15th April 1675) by
Agnes Watherstone, one of the two daughters and heirs-portioners of the late Aixhibald
AVatherstone, portioner of Dalkeith, with consent of her curators, Martin Stevenson
668 CALENDAR OF [1688
and John Allan, dwellers there, and of William Scott, eldest lawful son of Robert Scott
of Burnhead, her affianced spouse, gi-anting to John' Leakmoxtii, writer in Edinburgh,
her half of the whole lands and tenements fully described in precept of date -1th Jaiuiary
1669, No. 2&i2 supra, in the town of Dalkeith and shire of Edinburgh; (2) another
disposition, dated 14th July 1675, by the said John Lermonth, then designed servitor
of Mr. Thomas Lermonth, advocate, as having right through his late wife, Margaret
Watherstone, another daughter and heir-portioner as above, to one half, and by the
above disposition to the other half, of the subjects under-written, granting, with consent
of Agnes Watherstone and her husband, various lands and tenements in Dalkeith
[part of the subjects described in writ cited] to RonEUT Clehhokn, merchant and
portioner in Dalkeith, and Janet Harlaj^ his spouse, in liferent, and to William
Cleghorn, their second son, and his heirs, etc. ; and (3) another disposition, dated 8th
May 1683, by the said John Lermonth to Robert and WiLLl.Oi Cleghorn, of various
other lands and tenements in Dalkeith, being the remainder of said subjects : To be
held for the feu-duties narrated in precept referred to. Charter of confirmation, dated
at Edinburgh, 7th April 1688. Witnesses, Mr. David Scrimgeour of Cartmoir, and
Robert Rutherford and James Nicoll, ^niters in Edinburgh. [2746, Box 71.
2867. 27th April 1688.] Instrument of Sasiiie in favour of Robert Rutherford,
in the lands of Littledean or Maxton (as in No. 2864), following on a crown charter
of resignation, dated 11th April 1688. Sasine given 27th April, and recorded in the
general register 3rd May, 1688. Mr. John Rutherford of Kidoch or Kidhugh, acts as
bailie, and Patrick Eutherford, his brother-german, is a witness with Robert Ste\-inson
in Arks, Archibald Henryson in Stotsfield, and others. Alexander Henr3^son, notary.
[657, Box 19.
2868. 28th April 1688.] Charter by Anna, Duchess of Hamilton, with consent of
her husband, ratifying and confirming a disposition of sale, dated 23rd April 1688, by
' George Bonnet, late bo.x-master of the landmen of Borroustounness their mortcloath
box, with consent of the major pairt of the landmen interessed in the said box,' made
to John Pollock, wright in Borroustoun-ness, of the tenement of land called the high
and low tolbooths, etc., sometime belonging to Elizabeth Renny, and John Monteath,
her (second) husband, as in writs of 4th July 1G57 and 16th November 1664, Nos. 2506
and 2586 siqmi, Da^nd .Miller, Elizabeth Monteath, Edward Gilmor, and John Wikson,
being now occupiers, and Janet Hardie, heir of Patrick Hardie, in her father's tenement :
To be held of the Duchess in feu-farm for 20s. yearly. Hamilton, 28th April 1688.
Witnesses, Lord John and Lord George Hamilton, third and fourth sons of the Duke
and Duchess, and Arthur Nasmith, writer in Hamilton. [677, Box 20.
2869. 24th May 1688.] Charter by George, Eari Marischal, etc., gi'anting to
James Smith, eldest son and heir of the late Thomas Smith in Stonehaven, his heirs
and assignees, etc., that half of a tenement in the earl's burgh of Stonebyve (excepting
one rood), with garden of the same and one other rood, extending in all to nine roods
of length and breadth, having the highway to Dunnottar on the west and the sea on
the east, and otherwise bounded by the tenement of the late Thomas Leaper, now of
George Waterstone, on the south, and the tenement of the late Andrew Tejdzour, now
of Robert Duguid, on the north, lying in the parish of Dunottar and sheriffdom of
Kincardine ; which tenement (except said rood) and the other rood belonged to Elspet
Findlay and John Ritchie, her spouse, and were disponed by them to the late Alexander
Watt and Jean Hunter, his wife, who sold theni to the late Thomas Smith : To be held
1689] THE LAIN G CHARTERS 669
to the grantee in feu-farm for a yearly feu of Cs. 8d., ami fur fulfilling the conditions of
a contract between the granter's father, the late William, Earl ^larischal, and the feu-
farmers of said burgh, of date 12th April 1624. Dated at Ffttteresso, 24th May 1688.
"Witnesses, Mr. James Keith, "W.S., George M'Kenzie, collector of the sherifTdom of
Kincardyne, Mr. "William jNIillar, the granter's servitor, and George Thomson, notary,
writer of deed. A separate doequet reserves the liferent of Agnes Waterton, relict of
Thomas Smith, and mother of the grantee. [246G, Box 63.
2870. l-5th August 1688.] Precept of Clare Constat by Alexander Pitcairn, superior
of the annualrent disponed, for infefting James Stocks, son of James Stocks in
Baglillie, and his spouse, Agxes Robertson, daughter of the late Andrew Robertson
in the Mains of Leslie, as heir of his mother, in an annualrent out of the lands of
Forthar, in the parish of Kingskettle and shire of J'ife, under a bond dated 20th
December 1655 by the granter's father, William Pitcairn, to the said Andrew Robert-
son and his children, Robert, Margaret, and the said Agnes, mother of the grantee.
Dated and signed at Frewchie, 15th August 1688. Witnesses, Mr. George Arnot,
writer in Edinburgh, and David Chrystie, writer in Dysart. [1003, Box 27.
2871. 15th August 1688.] Precept of Clare Constat by Alexander Pitcairn of that
Ilk, son of the late William Pitcairn of that Ilk, in favour of IsoBEL Robertson,
daughter to the late James Robertson in JMongall, and sister of the late Sophia Robert-
son, in certain annualrents belonging to the late Robert Robertson, son of the late
Andrew Robertson in the Mains of Leslies, and to Margaret Robertson, daughter of
said Andrew, due out of the lands of Forthar. Dated at Frewchie, 15th August 1688.
Same witnesses as in preceding writ. [932, Box 25.
2872. 11th September 1688.] Charter hy Sir John Dalryniple of Stair, j-ounger,
knight, granting in feu-farm to Thom.\s Harvie, carpenter, burgess of the burgh of
Stranraer, that particate of land called Cladoch or Baircroft, now occupied by Harvie,
l\'ing in that part of said bnrgli called the Chapel, bounded by the croft of Refad
belonging to David Aitkin on east, the crofts or dales of land ('dalas terre') of Thomas
lieddie, Thomas Argoe, and the house and garden of Hugh M'^Iaster on south, the
rivulet of the Chapel on west, the sea-shore on the north : To be held for sixteen
merks yearly feu-duty, twelve chickens, and six days' ser\nce as the other vassals, with
three suits of court at Leswalt, Minnebridge, and Saulset. At Castle Kennedy, 11th
September 1688. Witnesses, Mr. Hugh DalrjTnple, advocate, and a commissary of
Edinburgh, Mr. Alexander Stevensone, W.S., and John Aitkin, writer, Edinburgh, who
writes the charter. [1420, Box 37.
2873. 18th October 1688.] Extract General Retour of Mr. Jame>. M'CrLLOC-il,
eldest son of the late Angus M'Culloch of Ballacuith, as heir of Sir Hugh M'Culloch of
Pilton, his father's brother. Edinburgh, 18th October 1688. [902, Box 25.
2874. 1st January 1689.] Commission by John, Duke of Marlborough, appointing
Robert Keith to be major in Colonel O'Farrell's regiment. 1st January 1689. [1766,
Box 45.
2875. 15th June 1689.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that Alexander Smyth,
one of the baUies of Haddington, passed to three acres and a half of grass land belongs
670 CALENDAR OF [1689
ing heritably to John Laml), merchant, burgess of said burgh, lying in the liberty of
the same, in the field called the ' meadow aikers,' between the lands some time of the
late Sir Robert Hepburn of Bearfoord, knight, now of William jrCall, on cast, the
lands some time of John Tait's heirs, then of William Allan, now of his heirs, on the
west, the stream called ' Myldsburn ' on south, and the common way leading from said
burgh towards ' Letham burne ' on north ; and there, in terms of an obligation by the
said John Lamb, gave sasine of an annualrent of £60 from said lands to Robeut
JoNsTOUN, farmer in Old Hadingtoun, and son of A\'illiam Jonstoun, farmer there.
Done on the lands, loth June 1G89. Witnesses, John Lessells, lately dean of guild,
Robert Gordon, merchant, Andrew iMalloch, writer there, and others. Recorded in the
burgh register same day. John Smyth, of Edinburgh diocese, notary public. See also
Nos. 2439 and 2818 sujmt. [19.5, Box 7.
2876. liJth June 1689.] Instrument of Sasine following upon an obligation and
precept by John Lamb, merchant, burgess of Haddington, son of the late William
Lamb (dated 15th June 1689), in favour of the above-named Robert Johnston in Old
Haddington, son of William Johnston there, narrating that Bailie Alexander Smith
passed to an oxgate of templar-land acquired by the late AA'illiam Lamb fi'om William
Congaltoun of that Ilk [cf. No. 388 siq>iv~\, lying near the said burgh on the north side
thereof, between the lands some time of the late John Aytoun, now of his heirs, on the
cast, and the lands of ' Pietercraige ' on west ; and gave sasine to the said Robert
Johnston, after which he passed to the lands described in preceding writ, as narrated.
Sasine given 15th June, and recorded in the particular register 1st August, 1689.
Same witnesses and notary. [2158, Box 51.
2877. 4th July 1689.] Commission by John, Earl [afterwards Duke] of Marl-
borough, constituting and appointing RoBEr>T Keith, Esq., to be captain of a companj'
of grenadiers in the royal regiment of Scotch Guards. Dated at Pervez, 4th July 1689.
Signed ' Marleborough.' [534, Box 15.
2878. 10th July 1G89.J Charter [ink faded and nearly illegible] by James
Livingstone of Westq\iarter in favoiir of Eliz.vbeth Bell and Robeiit Mirk, her eldest
lawful son, of certain dwelling-houses in the town of Falkirk, formerly belonging to the
late Sir William Livingston of Westquarter. 10th Julj^ 1689. Witnesses, Mr. Archi-
bald Marshall, minister of Falkirk, Robert Morison, writer [or clerk] there, and Charles
Heugh, his servitor. [175, Box 6.
2879. 23rd July 1689.] Precept of Clare Constat by George, Earl Marischal, Lord
Keith, etc., for infefting Margaret and Elizabeth Garvie, as lawful daughters and
nearest heirs of their father, James Garvie, indweller of the burgh of Stonehaven, in a
tenement of land on the south side of the highway of said burgh, bounded by the
properties of John Webster alias Thomson, and of the late Archibald Smyth, now of
John Gray, as described, with commonty on the ' Smidie moore,' in the parish of
Dunnottar and shire of Kincardine: To be held in feu-farm for 13s. 4d. yearly hence-
forth. Dated at Fetteresso, 23rd July 1689. [458*, Box 13.
2880. 6th September 1689.] Charter by John Hall of Dunglass, knight, provost
of Edinburgh, with the bailies and council, granting to Sir James Rocheid of Inver-
leith two tenements of land in the Canongate, on the south side thereof, and otherwise
bounded as described of date 13th July 1649, No. 2394 supra, adjudged from Margaret
1690] THE LAING CHARTERS 671
and Jean Lands, daughters and heirs of the late James Lands, merchant, burgess of
Edinburgh [cf. Xo. 2832 sujyra] : To be held of the gi-anters. Edinburgh, 6th September
1689. "Witnesses, Alexander Gay and Henry Kinloch, writers in Edinburgh. [2807,
Box 73.
2881. 5th ^Larch 1690.] Charter under the great seal of William and Mary,
ratifying two heritable dispositions, of dates 27th February and 3rd March 1690, by Sir
Archibald Cockburn, elder, of Langtoun, and Archibald Cockburn, younger, his son,
in favour of Colin Mackenzie of Keidcastle, of the lands and burgh of barony of
Langtoun and various other lands described, under reversion in security of two sums
of £6990, with £419 of interest, and 2120 merks, vdth. 127 merks of interest. 5th
March 1690. [460*, Box 13.
2882. 26th April 1690.] Charter by Margaret, Countess of Wemyss, granting to
J.AJIES Hallow in Methil, and his heirs, etc., a tenement containing three roods of
laud, as particularly described, in the Ijurgh of Methil and sherifl'dom of Fife, Ij'ing
benorth the granter's new house at Methil harbour, between the sands on the south,
the corn-yard on north, and the links on west and east ; which tenement was adjudged
from Margaret Syde in Methil, only daughter of the late George Syde there, and
heiress of Stephen Syde (deceased), her grandfather : To be held in feu-farm for 22s.
yearly feu, and other duties. Dated at Wemyss, 26th April 1690. [Fragment of seal
attached.] Indorsed is a brief conveyance by David, Earl of Wemyss, son of the
countess, to the said James Hallow and Mary Syd, his spouse, of certain land en-
croached upon by the said James in building a house. Wemyss, 11th December 1717.
[1246, Box 33.
2883. 18th June 1690.] Discharge by James Wilkie in Kennoway to Alexander
PiTCAiiiX of that Ilk, of £100 Scots, At Kennoway, 18th June 1690. Witnesses,
James Archibald, merchant in Kennowa}', and David Thomson there. [1614, Box 41.
2884. 29th July 1690.] Charter by Sir William Bruce of Kinross, baronet, grant-
ing to David Wilson in Kiiuieskwood the thirty-second part of the lands of Kinnesk-
wood occupied by him and the late Adam Wilson, his father, with common pasture on
the hill called the ' Lomond,' with liberty of digging tui-fs on the granter's ' glebary ' of
Portmoak for his own use only, and in no wise to sell any turfs to strangers, lying in
the barony of Bisbopshyre, parish of Portmoak, and sheriffdom of Kinross (reserving
an acre of arable land called ' Officer's aiker,' presently occupied by the said David, to
be alienated or disponed by the granter and his successors as they please) : To be held
to the said David, his heirs and assignees, of the granter and his heii-s, etc., in feu-farm,
for £15, 2s. lid. Scots yearly of money, with one capon and a half or 8s. for each capon,
also three hens or 5s. for each hen, yearly ; also half a long carriage (' dimidie longam
carragiam') or 15s. for the same, and with one short carriage and a half, extending to
twelve miles of carriage or thereby, or £1, 4s. for each short carriage; with duplication
of feu-farm at entry of each heir, paying two parts of public burdens, stipends of
minister and schoolmaster, ■srith the small farms due the bishops of St. Andrews and
vicars of St. Leonard's College ; also grinding corn and paying multures at the granter's
mill of Powmill, attending three head courts at Kinross of the barony of Bishopshvro,
obser\-ing good neighbourhood, etc. Charter written bj- John Steidman, sheriff-clerk
of Kinross, and signed at Kinross, 29th July 1690. Witnesses, James Kennewie, the
granter's factor, and Alexander Smart, messenger. [262, Box 9,
672 CALENDAR OF [1690
2885. 24th October 1690.] Precept of Clare Constat by Alexander, Earl of
Culleiidar, Lord Livingstone, etc., for infefting ARniip.Ai.n Co\vev, eldest son of the
late Harry Cowey, who was onl}' son of tlie deceased Archibald Cowey, portioner of
Powknave, as heir of his father, in a 16s. 8d. land of the town and lands of Falkirk, as
designed in the infeftments of the late James Johnstone of Powmill, in the town,
territory, and regality of Falkirk, held of the earl for 33s. 4d. yearly feu-duty, twelve
capons and twelve 'darges' yearly at the usual terms. See also No. 2757 siqmi.
Written by Charles Heugh, writer in Falkirk, and dated at Almond, 2-ith October
1690. Witnesses, James Home and David Chapman, the earl's servitors, and Eobert
Morison, writer in Falkirk. [1 1 29, Box 30.
2886. 8th November 1690.] Listrument narrating that in presence of Mr. John
Sliech of (ilengelt, one of the bailies of Haddington, John Lamb, merchant there,
formally resigned in favour of Kich.vrd Mill.\i;, one of the bailies of Haddington, and
Agnes Chaipl.\x, his wife, those three and a half acres of land in the field called
'meadow aikers,' being No. 2 of No. 2818 supra, 24th November 1683, and fullj-
described of date loth June 1689, No. 2875 sup-a; upon which the bailie duly gave
sasine (Kobert Millar, burgess, acting for Agnes Chaiplan) on 8th November 1690.
Sasinc recorded same day in burgh register of sasines. Witnesses, Alexander Smyth,
dean of guild, Alexander Millar, treasurer', George Porteous, John Home and John
Cockburn, officers of burgh, and Patrick Sliech, servitor of the notary, John Smj-th,
common clerk of burgh. [2.563, Box 66.
2887. 15th December 1690.] Precept of Clare Constat by Sir John Carmichacl of
Bonnitoun, knight-baronet, in favour of Anna, Elizabeth, and Marcjaret Winram,
daughters and heirs-portioners of the deceased Mr. James Winram of Wistoun, for
infefting them in the east and west lands of Middleriggs, called Guislands and Milne-
knowes, extending to four mei-ks of old extent, in the barony of Thankerton and shire
of Lanark. At Bonitoun, 15th December 1690. Witnesses, Thomas Baillie, bailie in
Wistoun, Thomas Stodhart, ^vriter in Lanark, and Eobert AVatson, W.S. [1134, Box 30.
2888. 21st March 1691.] Charter by Charles, Earl of Lauderdale, confirming the
charter of Whythill [cf. No. 2853 sujrra] in favour of John Preston and the heirs
therein named: To be held for a reddendo of £12 Scots yearly, as three out of four
parts of the old feu-farm of £16 Scots; and for the teinds eleven bolls of wheat and
eleven bolls of barley yearly. Dated at Haltoun, 21st March 1691. Witnesses, John
Duncan, William Maitland, and John Pringle, servitors of the granter. [354, Box 11.
2889. 21st August 1691.] Instrument narrating that George Drummond, eldest
lawful son of George Drummond, senior, maltman, burgess of Crail, acting for Isack
Stacy, burgess there, and his wife, Susanna Daw, resigned in the hands of William
Robertson, one of the bailies of the burgh, in favour of John Thom.son, maltman,
burgess, and Agnes Bowsy, his wife, an annualrent of £i Scots secured over a tene-
ment in the burgh, bounded by the tenement of George Meldrum on east, that of
William Philp on west, and the common highways on south and north. Sasine followed
upon the resignation, and was given 21st August 1691, and recorded same day in the
town's register. Witnesses, IMr. Patrick and Eobert Wood, burgesses, and Da^•id Bayne,
servitor to the notary, George Dishingtoune, of St. Andrews diocese. [1244, Box 33.
2890. 1st September 1691.] Indenture of Lease by which Sir Robert Murray,
1692] THE LAING CHARTERS 673
alias Crichtoun, of Castle-Murray, knight, bargains and sells to Lord James Murray,
third son of John, Marquis of Athole, and to Mistress Anna Murray, his wife, and
their heirs, whom failing, to John, Marquis of Athole, and his heirs, all the barony of
Boylagh or Banagh, or such part of it as belonged to the late James, Earl of Annandale,
viz. the lands of Bally weell and Castle-Murray = 2000 acres, and other lands named,
in the said barony, and the shire of Donegal : To be held for a peppercorn rent. Dated
1st September 1691. [424, Box 12.
2891. c. 1691.] Account [cancelled] of bonds, money, and interest, between John,
first KvRL OF Breadalbaxe, and John Erskine of Balgonie. Circa 1691. [1262,
Box .33.
2892. 22nd October 1691.] Extract Ketour of General Ser\-ice of George
M'Kenzie of Rosehaugh, as heir of his father, the late Sir George M'Kenzie of Eose-
haugh. Edinburgh, 22nd October 1691. [2327, Box 59.
2893. 2nd January 1692.] Instrument of Sasine in terms of a precept (directed
to James Henderson, one of the macers of the lords of justiciary, as bailie) in a bond of
corroboration and reversion, dated at Ham House, 18th September 1691, by Elizabeth,
Duchess of Lauderdale, granting in favour of Sir P.vtrick Hojie of Lumsden the lands
of Gilbertoun, commonly called Brunstane, vrith mills, coals, etc. etc., all Ijing in the
parish of Liberton, sheriffdom of Edinburgh, and also in warrandice thereof, the lands of
Easter Duddingston, in the parish of Duddingston and same shire. Witnesses to dis-
position, Michael Cliftoun, Richard Shuter, and A\'illiam Averill, servants of the duchess.
Sasine given on the lands, 2nd January 1692, to Andrew Henderson, writer in Edin-
burgh, on liehalf of grantee, and recorded 1st March same year in the particular
register. AVitnesses, Mr. Patiick Craw of Heughhead, Robert Clerkson, merchant,
burgess of Edinburgh, John Somervell and John Parke, writers there. Notary, Thomas
Fender, of Edinburgh diocese. [2771, Box 72.
2894. 21st January 1692.] Letters by John [Patorson], bishop of Glasgow.
' Omnibus banc chartam visuris vel audituris .salutem in Domino sempiternam pra>cipue
vero omnibus Archiepiscopis, Episcopis, Presliyteris, aliisque Clericis Ecclesiarum per
Angliam et Hiberniam fratribus nostris in Christo dilectis et venerandis ; Joaiuies,
niiscricordia Divina Archiepi.scopus Glasguensis, Hisce nostris Uteris, velim omnes sciant
(|Uod D. Gilbertus Muschet lator pra^scntium secundum formam et consuetudinem
Ecclesiw Scoticana; ad presbyteri gradum et honorem rite admissus functus sit ali-
quamdiu otficio ministri verbi Divini in parochia vulgo dicta Cumbernaxdd intra prse-
dictam nostram direcesin ; Sed ex grassante tumultu qui per hoc regiumi luiper invaluerat
priwlictus frater communi damno obnoxius factus, domo et ecclesia sua cedere coactus
fuit ; et cum nulla in suum locum redeundi spes jam supersit rogavit ut sibi per nos
copia fieret hinc discedendi : cujus sorti dum paterno aflectu uti par est condolemus sic
per has ipsi cjuovis ut silii libitum fuerit, commigrandi veniam conccdimus et testimonio
hoc nostro munitum dimittimus : ut dum hie jam prostrato venerabili hujus Ecclesife
regimine, nolit et ncqueat, alibi tamen possit in sacri ministerii exercitio vitam trans-
igere ; nee dubitamus quiii, propitio numine, sedulo et ex Ecclesife utilitate suum hoc
otficium sit pra^stiturus : quod ut faxit Deum optimum maximum rogamus et in hunc
finem ipsum omnibus fratriljus nostris pra^dictis comraendatum volumus ut in tutelam
ab lis suscipiatur et ad opus pMedictum ut occasio feret admittatur in cujus rei fidem,
hisce subscripsimus et sigillum nostrum appendi curavimus. Datum ex carcere nostro
674 CALENDAR OF [1692
in castello Edinburgeno 12™" calendas Februarii [2181 January], anno Domini 1G92.'
(Signed) ' Jo. Glascueii.' [28G7, Box 75.
2895. 18th April 1692.] Instrument of Sasine in favour of Hew, Thom.\s, John,
Agxes, and Eachael Wallace, surviving children of the late Sir Hew Wallace of
Wolmet, following on a precept in a disposition (of date at Edinburgh, 21st Decem1)er
1688) by John Macfarlan, "\V.8., granting to the deceased Sir Hew Wallace, Dame
Christian Macfarlan, his spouse, and to their children, the said Hew, Thomas, John,
Euphan (now deceased), and the said Agnes and Rachael Wallace, the lands of Carberry,
with tower, etc., in the regality of Musselburgh and shire of Edinburgh ; which lands
the said John Macfarlan had by disposition and wadset under reversion from Sir Adam
Blair, elder, and Sir Adam Blair, younger, of Carberry, and Jonet Henderson and Agnes
Wallace, their wives. Sasine given by William Campbell of Tulloch, bi'other to the
Earl of Breadalbane, as bailie, to Robert Macfarlan, son to Donald Macfarlan in
Strongartine, procurator for Hew Wallace, etc., on 18th April 1692, and recoided in
the particular register 27th May, same year. Duncan Duncanson, son to John
Duncanson, burgess of Inverary, and Dougal Campbell, son to Archibald Campbell,
some time in Achlyon, are witnesses. James Taylor, of Dunblane diocese, notary.
[522, Box 1.5.
2896. 18th April 1692.] Instrument of Sasine affecting the same lands, in favour
of John Cunixgham of Ballindalloch, W.S., on a precept in a disposition, dated 26th
March 1692, by the above-named Agnes, daughter to Sir Hew Wallace, with consent of
her husband, John Macfarlan of that Ilk, of the lands of Carberrj-. Sasine given as in
preceding writ, same notarj' and witnesses, 18th April, and recorded 27th May, 1692.
[523, Box 15.
2897. 8th July 1692.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a wadset
granted by Alexander Baillie of Broadhirst, with consent of William Baillie of Carnbrue,
his brother-gcrman (of date 21st April 1688), in favour of Bethia Baillie, eldest
daughter of Alexander Baillie, and her husliand, John Cleu.and, now deceased, brother-
german of the late Ludovic Cleiland of Gartness, of an annualrent of £360 Scots over
the lands of Broadhirst, vrith walk-mill, etc., in the parish of Hamilton, also over the
lands of Camp Kirklie and Kirkliehill, in the parish of Bothwell, shire of Lanark.
Sasine given to the said Bethia Baillie, widow of said John Cleiland, through her
attorney James Hamilton, brother-german of Patrick Hamilton of Grein, by AA'illiam
Kirkwood, son of James Kirkwood in Fascane, as bailie, on 8th July, and recorded at
Hamilton 2nd August, 1692. Witnesses, John Burne, son of John Burne in Milnheugh,
John Dounes, weaver in Nethertown of Cambusnethan, John Russell, mason there, and
John King, residing there. Xotary, Charles Stewart, of Glasgow diocese. [2250, Box 57.
2898. 8th July 1692.] Instrument of Sasine over same subjects to said Bethia
Baillie, in terms of marriage-contract between her and the said John Cleiland, dated
21st April 1688. Sasine given 8th July 1692, recorded 2nd August. Same bailie,
notary, and witnesses. [2251, Box 57.
2899. 8th July 1692.] Instrument of Sasine over same subjects to the above-
named JA:iiES Hamilton, now husband of said Bethia Baillie, in terms of a disposition
to him by her, dated at Grein of Cambusnethan, 8th July 1692. Sasine given same
day, and recorded as above. Same bailie, notary, and witnesses. [2252, Box 57.
1692] THE LAING CHARTERS 675
2900. 24th August 1692.] Instrument of Resignation and Sasine of a new stone
tenement, lately built by the late Mr. John Baine of Pitcairlie, on the south side of the
High Street, Edinburgh, bounded by the property of the late Mr. John Adamson, the
heirs of Alexander Anderson, and Mr. William Clerk, advocate, as described, in favour
of John (Paterson), Archbishop of Glasgow, in liferent, and his second son, Alex.\nder
Paterson, in fee. Other names given of owners or occupiers are James Cleilland, Mr.
Andrew Ker, advocate, Sir Hugh Paterson of Bannockburn, John Couper, tailor, and
the laird and lady of Harden, younger. Sasine given by Hugh Blair, one of the bailies
of p]dinburgh, 24th August 1692, and recorded by the notary, .t-Eneas Macleod, con-
junct clerk of Edinljurgh, same day. [903, Box 25.
2901. 16th September 1692.] Precept of Clare Constat by George, Earl of Lin-
lithgow, etc., for infeftiiig James Govax, senior, tailor, biu'gess of the burgh of the
Canongate, as nearest and lawful heir of his eldest son, the late .James Govaii, junior,
in the annualrent from the lands of Bonnartoun, described in No. 2842 siqua. Dated
at Edinburgh, 16th September 1692. Witnesses, Alexander Erskin, the earl's servant,
and John Gouilay (wTiter of deed), servitor of James Hay of Carribber, W.S. [1831,
Box 47.
2902. 23rd September 1692.] Instrument of Sasine following on the above
precept of rhin; constat in the said annualrent of £660 Scots, from the lands of Bonar-
toun, named in a disposition by the said James Govan, his son, and James Miln in
Montrose, to George, late Earl of Linlithgow, the granter's father. Sasine given
by Andrew Simson, son of the late Alexander Simson, merchant, Edinburgh, as bailie,
23rd September, and recorded 14th October 1692, in the particular register. AVitnesses,
John Paterson, George Smith, Henry Gramme, and Adam Thomson, merchants in Edin-
burgh. .John Gourlay, of Edinburgh diocese, notary' public. [1080, Box 29.
2903. 2Gth October 1692.] Notarial Instrument narrating that John Lundy of
Stratharlie resigned into the hands of Mr. William Lundy of that Ilk, his superior, a
two part (' binam partem ') of the lands of Stratharlie, in favour of Andrew Lundy, his
son and heir. Sasine was duly given to the latter, reserWng his father's liferent. Done
('in palacio de Lundy in aula eiusdem') 26th October 1692. Witnesses, Andrew Wod
of Largo, James Kaye, writer, Thomas Alexander in Drumeldre, and others. Adam
Litiljohne, of St. Andrews diocese, notarj-. [715, Box 21.
2904. 27th October 1692.] Instrument of Sasine follo\ring on a crowni precept,
dated at E<linburgh, 26th July 1692, for infefting George Gordon in Dundurcus, as
heir of his father, James Gordon in Collie, who with his spouse, the late Elizabeth
Marshall, was infeft in a fifth part of the lands of Dundurcus and others, some time
possessed by the late Mr. John Marshall, minister of the chiu-ch of Dundurcus, held in
feu for XI, 6s. Sd. yearly. Sasine given by Mr. Andrew Geddes of Essill, sheriff-
depute, 27th October 1692, and recorded at Elgin 1st November, same year. Wit-
nesses, Mr. Thomas Innes in Ortoun, John Rea, son of Mr. Thomas Rea, minister
at Dundurcus, with others. Andrew Munro, of Ross diocese, notary public. [901,
Box 25.
2905. 3Ist October 1692.] Indenture between Sir Robert Murray, «(//«.■; Crichton,
of Castle-Murray, in the county of Donegal, knight, and the Honourable Lord Jajies
Murray [ef. No. 2890 supra], by which the former sells to the latter, for the sum
676 CALENDAR OF [1G92
of 5s., the barony of Boylagh and Banagh, in the county of Donegal, as detailed, formerly
belonging to the deceased James Murray, Earl of Aiinandale. Dated 31st October
1692. [193G, Box49.
2906. 1st November 1692.] Indenture of Sale, in which Sir Robert Murray sells
the lands named in lease of 1st September 1691, No. 2890 supra, to LoRU James
Murray and his heirs. Dated 1st November 1692. [425, Box 12.
2907. 28th February 1693.] Indentiu'e by which William Strother of Fowberry,
Esq., grants and demises to William Ogle of Cawseypark and William Cai;ii
of Eshett, in trust for the granter, etc., the tythes of the parish of Kirkcncwton.
28th February 1692-3. [2087, Box 52.
2908. 17th April 1693.] Instrument narrating the resignation in the hands of
John Irving of Drumcoltran, one of the bailies of the burgh of Dumfries, of a great
house high and laigh, lying in the burgh of Dumfries, near the castle, between William
Maxwell's tenement on north, Thomas Gledstane's on the east, the ruinous tenement of
John M'Clein's on south, and the high street on north, resigned by James Robson,
merchant in Dumfries, in favour of his spouse, Jannet Lockiiart, and of their children,
James, Thomas, and Margaret. Sasine given 17th April, and recorded at Dumfries
23rd May, 1G93. Witnesses, George Irving, writer in I{dinburgh, John Lanrick, writer
in Dumfries, Thomas Wjdlie, carrier, and William Fleming, servitor to John Berries,
of Galloway diocese, the notary public. [1259, Box 33.
2909. 6th May 1693.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that James Robertson,
merchant, burgess of Haddington, as bailie, gave sasine to Margaret Millar, Viiie of
Alexander Millar, merchant, burgess of Haddington [cf. No. 2838 sujhv], of a liferent
annuity of thirteen bolls of wheat and ten bolls of barley from the lands called
Gourlabank, in the town and territory of Linton, on the south side of the water of
Tyne, in the barony of Hailes, constabulary of Haddington, in terms of a disposition
to her by her husliand of this date. Sasine given to John Veitch, dyer in Lintoun,
attorney for said .Margaret, on 6th, and recorded 21th, ^lay 1093, in the jiarticular
register. Witnesses, Richard ^lillar, dean of guild of Haddington, John Midlemes,
uTiter there, Archibald Richardson, dyer there, and Alexander Setoun in Nungait.
John Smith, clerk of Edinburgh diocese, notary public. [1342, Box 35.
2910. 8th May 1693.] Instrument narrating resignation in the hands of same
bailie as in No. 2908 sujmi, by James Robson in favour of John Robson (both merchants
in Dumfries), of certain houses bought from Martin Newall, late bailie of Dumfries,
and Thomas Gladstains of Craig, lying in Dumfries, near the castle. [Boundaries not
given.] Sasine given 8th, and recorded 22nd, May 1693. Same witnesses and notary
as in writ cited. [1260, Box 33.
2911. 9th May 1693.] Charter by James, Viscount of Stair, granting to Willlvm
M'Cluik, ironsmith in Dalmellington, that piece of land called John Kennedy's stable,
in the Clauchan of Dalmellington, bounded on the north by the ' Smiddie-grein ' and
the water of Muck, by the highway on the east, the land of the late Gilbert Kennedj^
now of Alexander Keiniedy, on south, l3ing in the liarony and parish of I)almcllington
and shire of Ayr — all as resigned by .Tohn Syme in Dalmellington : To be held in feu-
farm for 6s. 8d. Scots annually. Written by William Mitchell, writer in Ayr, and
1693] THE LAING CHARTERS 677
signed at Edinburgh, 9th May 1693. Witnesses, Thomas and David Dalrymple, the
viscount's two lawful sons, and John Adam, macer before the lords of council and
session. [387, Box 11.
2912. May(?) 1693.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept (directed to
George Xicolsone, as bailie), in a contract of wadset (of date 28th January 1693) by
Patrick and Andrew Miller [writ torn], to Mathew Craige, smith in Coldingham,
wadsetting to him for nine years from Whitsunday 1693, two houses, yards, etc.,
with ' anc additione of three compteroume of ane other house which is to be built by
the said Mathew,' lying in the town of Coldingham and sheriflclom of Berwick ; under
reversion, on payment of a principal sum of £100, and the just expenses of the said three
compteroume. Witnesses to contract, John Hodge in Coldingham, George Idingtoun
there, and .John Achesone in the Loane. Sasine given . . . [writ torn], recorded at Lauder
16th May 1693. Witnesses, Mr. Richard Smith, schoolmaster in Coldingham, Patrick
Puruit [or Puruis] there, Thomas Achesone, mason there, and Robert Johnstoune, fisher
there. Notary, John Weild [in Coldinghame], of Edinburgh diocese. [3156, Box 82.
2913. 18th July 1693.] Instrument of Sasine follo^nng on a precept in a heritjible
bond by Andrew Brown of Braid (dated at Edinburgh, lith February 1693), granting
to J.VMES M'LUKGE, merchant and late dean of guild of Edinburgh, an annualrent of
£160 Scots, corresponding to a principal of -1000 merks, from the lands of Gorgie Mill,
mill-lands, etc. [cf. Xos. 2331 and 2835 supra], all lying in the parish of St. Cuthbert's ;
under reversion. Witnesses to bond, George Shireft", servitor of grantee, John
Inglis, W.S., and Archibald Nisbet, his servitor. Sasine given 18th July 1693.
Witnesses, Charles Meinzeis, servant to AVilliam Dykes, W.S., Mr. Andrew Osuald and
Thomas Young, servitors of notary, and the said George Shirctf. James Inglis, notary.
Recorded in the particular register of sasines, 7 th August 1693. [3139, Box 82.
2914. lith September 1693.] Commission to Robert Keith to be Lieutenant-
colonel of the Earl of Leven's regiment. 14th September 1693. [1767, Box 45.
2915. 9th October 1693.] Charter by Sir John Hall of Dungla.s, knight, provost
of Edinburgh, and others, governors of Heriot's Hospital, granting and confirming to
J^VJIES Allax of Dewar, only lawful son of the late James Allan, writer to the signet
(in terms of a charter of alienation by father to son, 28th February 1690), that west
garden, with a large mansion, built by Mr. Edward Marishall, commissary clerk of
Edinlnirgh, which house was built by the late John French, and formerly occupied by
his relict, Agnes Forrester, and the late Alexander Howisone, her husband, and their
sub-tenants, formerly belonging to the late Robert French, common clerk of Kirkcaldie,
and by him sold to ^Ir. Edwai'd ^larishall, lying on the north of the cemetery of the
monastery of Holyrood, near Edinburgh, between the road leading from the house of
said monastery on the west, the cemetery on east, and the lands belonging sucassircli/
to the late David Livingstone, John Achiesone of Inneresk, the said late Mr. Edward
Marishall, Captain Robert Rutheifoord, Mr. William Rutherfoord, and the above-named
hospital, on the north ; also that east garden in the same neighbourhood, formerly
occupied by the late John French and others, as above, on the north side of said ceme-
tery, between the said road on west, the lands formerly of Mr. .John Hay on cast, the
cemetery on south, and the lands l)elonging succe.<sii-cli/ to Mr. David Lind.say, John
Achioson, and others above named ; also that small garden of ten acres, called Achieson's
land, lying within the stone wall of the garden of the said Mr. William Rutherfoord,
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bounded between the north gardens of Holyrood Abbey and the public way leading
from the Watergate to the Clock milne on the west and north, the way leading from
Holyrood to Leith on the east, and the great garden formerly at the mansion of Mr.
John Eutherfoord, and the stream or 'gutter,' on south. At Heriot's Hospital, 9th
October 169.3. With signatures of the provost, bailies, and ministers, etc., of Edinburgh.
AVitnesses, Alexander Strachan, writer in Edinburgh, and Ivaurence Wright, his servitor.
[2277, Bo.\ 58.
2916. 18th April 1694.] Precept from the Chancery of William and Mary, for
infefting Siu JoHX ScilAW of C4reenock, knight-baronet, as heir of his late father. Sir
John Schaw of Greenok, in the £6 land of Chapeltoun, Whitehills, and others, in the
parish of Kilbryde [Lanarkshire], vacant in the king's hands for one year. The retour
had stated that Sir John had married before his father's death. Edinburgh, 18th April
1694. [1893, Box 48.
2917. 30th April 1694.] Instrument of Eesignation and Sasine following on a
disposition, dated 11th April 1693, by Alexander Sutherland of Kinminity, who by his
procurator, George Chalmer, wTiter in Elgin, resigned in favour of his youngest son,
Mr. J.vmes Sutherl.\XD, six roods of land in the burgh of Elgin, bounded by the lands
of the late Thomas Robertson, burgess, on east, those of the late James Patton on west,
as described [cf. No. 1542 supnt]. Sasine given by Alexander Russell, one of the bailies
of Elgin, 30th April, and recorded 1st May, 1694. Witnesses, Kenneth M'Kenzie, late
bailie of Elgin, and others. Notary, Robert Anderson, of Moray diocese. [1 142, Box 30.
2918. 30th April 1G94.] Charter by William King of Newmiln, provost of Elgin,
and others named, bailies and council, in favour of Mu. .J.vmes Si'Tiieri^vnd, advocate,
youngest lawful son to Alexander Sutherland of Kinminitie, and his heirs-male, etc.,
being actual burgesses of Elgin (who shall paj- £40 Scots for the privilege, under pain
of losing the lands), the half-lands of Croftcroy and pertinents, within the territory of
said burgh [cf. Nos. 1259 and 2793 sujfi'a]: To be held in feu for 1.3s. 4d. yearly;
reserving to the granter's father his liferent of the lands. Elgin, 30th April 1694.
AVitnesses, George and Archibald Chalmers, writers in Elgin, Robert Grant (writer of
deed), also writer there, and Robert Anderson, town-clerk. Signatures. [1569, Box 40.
2919. 11th May 1694.] Instrument of Sasine in favour of Sir John Schaw, now
of Greinok, following on a crown precept (of date 18th April 1694), for infefting Sir
John, as nearest heir retoured to his father, the late Sir John Schaw, baronet, in the
£6 lands of Chapeltoun and others, in the parish of Kilbride. Sasine given by John
Somervell of Spittell, sheriff-depute of Lanark, 11th May, and recorded at Hamilton
15th June, 1694. Robert Dick, writer in Lanark, Robert Wat-son, mason in Comon of
Kilbryd, and others, witnesses. John Robertoun, of Glasgow diocese, notary. [527,
Box 15.
2920. 14th May 1694.] Instrument of Sasine, in terms of a precept from the
chancery of William and Mary (dated Edinburgh, 14th May 1694), for infefting Andrew
Browx, as heir of his father, the late Andrew Brown, in the lands of Gorgie Mill, with
the cot-houses built by the late .John Broun, grandfather of Andrew, and Redhall, as
described in No. 2621 supra, 26th July 1667; also in the lands and barony of Braid,
particularly described in No. 2834 supra, 25th May 1685, the lands ha\ang been for one
term in the hands of the superior. Sasine given on 14th May 1694, by .John Gibson,
1694] THE LAIXG CHARTERS 670
^v^ite^ in Edinburgh, as sheriff-depute in that part, to Mr. John Adair, geographer,
residing in Edinburgh, on behalf of the said Andrew Broun, at the manor-place of Braid,
and at that of Gorgie Will. AVitnesses, Archibald Howstoune, brother-german of
Howstoune of that Ilk, Archibald How and Robert Thomson, writers in Edinburgh,
Alexander Seatoun, servitor of said John Gibson, and David Heart, servitor of the
notary to the writ, Mr. James Scott. [2777, Box 72.
2921. 24th May 169i.] Instrument of .Sasine following on a precept in an obliga-
tion of relief (dated at Fetteresso, 20th September 1693), by the late George, Earl
Marischal, and AVilliam, now Earl Marischal, his .son, in favour of James, Earl of
Perth, John, Earl of Kintore, and Sir Alexander Bannermax of Elsick, of an
annualrent of 3000 merks, representing a principal of 50,000 merks, over the lands and
baronies of Inverugie, Aden, and Altrie, in the parishes of St. Fergus, Longside, Peter-
head, Old Deer, and New Deer, in the shires of Aberdeen and Banff; also over the
baronies of Fetteresso, Dunnottar, and Garvock, in these parishes and sheriffdom of
Kincardine. Sasine given on the lands and baronies of Inverugie, Aden, and Altrie,
between 5 A.M. and 2 P.M. on 24th May 1694, by Alexander Bruice, son of the deceased
Alexander Bruice, town-clerk-depute of Aberdeen, as Ijailie, to AVilliam Scharp in Aber-
deen, on behalf of grantee. Witnesses, John Thomson, James Leonard, and James
Philp, merchants in Aberdeen, and AVilliam Forbes, servant of William Smith at the
' Womanhill'; also on the lands of Dunnottar and Fetteresso, between 12 a.m. [noon]
and G p.m. on 28th May 1694, by David Steiven in Cowie, bailie, to John Hampton in
Aberdeen, for grantee. Witnesses, William Hebrone, son of George Hebrone in July-
branes, John Gall, merchant in Aberdeen, and the said John Thomson and James
Leonard ; and the same witnesses were present at Garvock, on same day, where Archi-
bald Smith at the mill of Garvock was bailie. Sasine recorded in general register, 1 6th
July 1694. [2187, Box 55.
2922. ISth July 1694.] In.strument of Sasine follo^nng on a precept from
chancery (dated at Edinburgh, 12th July 1694), for infefting WiLLLVM Wilson, as
son and heir of his father, the late Thomas Wilson, in the fulling-mill [or walkmill],
with lands annexed, with power of digging turfs for repairing the aqueduct of said
mill and for upkeep of the houses, in some convenient part of Crumbie, and that the
tenants also of the lordship of Culross shall carry the timber convenient, namely, the
'stock et stolling,' to said mill with their own yearly cost, lying in the barony of Aber-
crumbie, lordship and regality of Culross, and shire of Fife, bounding between the lands
of Fodiesmiln on east, the lands of Grange of Abercrumbie as far as the hill of Ballen-
dichhill on south [^ir, I. north], the lands of Grange on west, and the aqueduct of said
mill on south ; taking security of 106'"' 3s. 4d. money Scots, and 188'"' poultry of feu-
farms and augmentation of said mill and lands, which had been in the hands of the
crown for twenty-six years, which feu-farms extend yearly to £3, 6s. 8d. and eight
poultry, and augmentation to 16s. 4d., and of £8, 3s. 4d. for duplication of feu-farm.
Sasine given ISth July 1694 by Hugh MacGill of Wester Grange, bailie-depute of the
regality of Culros. Witnesses, Sir William Prestown of Walkfield, Robert Rixter,
tenant in Fithiesmylne, John Mercer, procurator-fiscal of said regality. John Grieve,
of Dunblane diocese, notary. Recorded at Cupar, 11th August 1694. [1232, Box 33.
2923. 20th July 1694.] Charter by King William and Queen Mary, granting in
favour of James Deanes of Woodhouselie, the whole lands of Nether Tofts, teinds, etc.,
Over Tofts, etc., in the parish of Eccles ; the lands of Lambden, Mersington, etc., in
080 CALENDAR OF [lfi94
said pjirish and shire of Berwick. A\'hich lands had been granted by King Charles the
Second to Sir William Purves and to Sir Alexander Purves, his eldest son, and to
William Purves, son of Sir Alexander and grandson of Sir \\'illiani, but had Tieen
adjudged from Sir Alexander and his son by decree of adjudication, etc. Edinburgh,
20th July 1694. [658, Box 19.
2924. 31st August 1694.] Indenture of Defeasance by Isabel Bigg, widow of
William Bigg, late of Newcastle-on-Tyiie, in favour of William Strotiier of Grindon-
Kigg, over the farm of Crookhouses, in Kirkncwton, Xorthumberland, mortgaged for
£500. 31st August 1694. [2088, Box 52.
2925. 11th September 1694.] Indenture between Andrew Card of Gray's Inn
on one part, and John, Lord Jeffreys of Wem, on the other part, by which the former
demises and leases to the latter a messuage in Lisle Street, in the liberty of West-
minster, county of Middlesex, adjoining Leicester Garden, opj)osite the house let by
Andrew Card to William Cheyne, with other buildings, etc., for a yearly rental of £100.
Dated 11th September 1694. [593, Box 17.
2926. 28th September 1694.] Instrument of Sasine following on crown charter
in favour of J.oiES Deans of Woodhouselie [cf. No. 2923 supra], of the lands of Xether
Tofts, and others. Sasine given by George Cranstoun, gardener in Charterhall, 20th,
and recorded in the general register 28th, September 1694. Witnesses, George
Gairdiner, messenger in Duns, and others. George Whillas, notary pulilic. [659,
Box 19.
2927. L5th November 1694.] Instrument of Sasine following upon precept of
sasine in heritable bond, dated at Cullicudden, 2nd November 1694, whereby, for the
sum of 1200 merks, William Urquhart of Brealangwell binds himself to infeft Mr.
Jame.s Houston, minister of Kirkmichaell, and Jeax Foi^lkr, his spouse, and their
heirs-male, in that oxgate of Brealangwell commonly called the oxgate of the Lorgan,
including therewith the peck of Crostenhallack, extending in all to sixteen bolls yearly
farm, presently possessed l)y John M'Allan, his tenant there ; also the three pecks of
land of the lands of Brealangwell, of which the one is commonly called the ' peck of the
shed,' and the other two 'the peckes of meikle and little Caleshie,' presently posses.sed
by John M'Innes, his tenant there, the three extending to twelve bolls yearly farm;
also the three bolls pay of yearly farm adjacent thereto, being some time a part of the
quarter-lands of Bellacherrie ; the whole amounting to thirty-one bolls of yearly farm,
all l3'ing in the parish of Kirkmichaell and sherifl'dom of Cromarty. With clause of
reversion, etc. Witnesses to bond, John Urquhart in Eiesolis, James Elphingstone and
William Watson in Bellaskellie. Sasine given by John Hosack in Brealangwell, as
bailie for the granter, to Mr. David Houston, lawful son to Mr. James Houston, as
attorney for the latter, on 15th November 1694, and recorded at Fortrose, 17th of same
month. Witnesses, Mr. John Urquhart, broth er-german of William, Gilbert Barclay in
Bellacherrie, George Sutherland in Fortress, and Thomas M'Allan, servitor to the
notary, Hugh Baillie, of Moray diocese. [2592, Box 66.
2928. 19th January 1695.] Precept of Clare Constat by James, Marquis of Douglas,
etc., lord of the lordship of Dudhope, for infefting Thojias Bethune of Tarvitt, as
nearest and lawful heir of his late father, Mr. James Bethune, doctor of medicine, in
the tenement of the late AVilliam Goldman of Flashill, bailie of Dundee, on the south
1695] THE LAING CHARTERS 681
side of the Flukergate of Dundee, bounded as in No. lii'S sujn-a, and referred to of
date 7th December 1644, Xo. 2352 supro, held at a yearly rental of 23s. 4d. Dated at
Douglas Castle, 19th January 1695. "Witnesses, Robert Young and Alexander
Cruickshanks, servitors to the marquis. Portion of seal attached. [2724, Box 70.
2929. 5th July 1695.] "Writ (in duplicate) for distraining certain parties in the
county of Donegal. 5th July 1695. [1939, Box 49.
2930. 9th August 1695.] Instrument of Resignation and Sasine narrating that in
presence of William "\^'atson, one of the bailies of Dundee, John Keill, flour-dealer,
burgess of Dundee, and Catherine Anderson, his spouse, resigned various tenements and
kiln, on the south side of the Murray Street of Dundee, bounded as described, in favour
of David Hunter of Burn.syde, under reversion. [There are many blanks in the
description, but the following appear as adjoining proprietors : — John Cook's heirs,
David Yeaman, the heirs of the late Doctor Thomas Greg, and the heirs of John G.
Lawson.] Sa.sine given 3rd, and recorded 9th, August 1695. ^Vitnesses, Alexander
AVedderburne, iviiter in Dundee, George Mephine and Arthur Schiphert, officers there.
James "Wedderbiirne, of Brechin diocese, notary. [1823, Box 47.
2931. 9th Sejitember 1695.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding on a precept
(directed to Robert Cockburne in Bruntstone, as bailie) contained in a contract (dated
30th October 1694) betwixt Sir Alexander Home of Rentoun, and Sir Patrick Hojie
of Lumsden, advocate, in which the former alienates to the latter the whole lands and
liarony of Eenton, with fortalice, etc., mill and mill-lands, the four husband-lands
called "Wardens-lands, four husband-lands in West Reston, three parts of a carucate of
land in the territory of Coklingham, with the office of forestry of said barony, with
privileges, provision when he comes to the prior's house, wrack and waiff in the bounds
of Coldingham, custom-dues on boats and ships landing at Coklingham, and other dues,
' woodhens,' and a suit of clothes fit for a gentleman yearly at Yule : also a husband-land
in Howburn, and three and three-quarters in Eyemouth, Forrester's lands in the south
town of Coldingham, the lands of Horslee and Greenwood — all in the barony of Colding-
ham and shire of Berwick, the lands and barony of Flemington and others, as described,
all united in the barony of Ronton. Witnesses to the contract, William Somervell,
servitor of Sir Patrick Home, Mr. John Dallas in Prestoun, Robert Home and James
Grieve, serntors to Sir Alexander Home. Sasine given to Sir Patrick Home, 9th
September, and recorded in the general register of sasines 30th October, 1695. Wit-
nesses, the said William Somervell, David Lockhart, tenant in Lumsdeane, Lock-
hart [torn] and John Gibson in Coldingham. Robert Clarkson, of Glasgow diocese,
notary public. [346, Box 10.
2932. 9th Septeml)er 1695.] Instrument of Sasine follo-nnng on a precept in a
disposition (dated at Balblair, 17th January 1695) by Hector Douglas, late of Muldearg,
heir served and retoiu-ed to his uncle, the deceased Hector Douglas, some time of
Muldearg, in favour of Mr. James M'CrLLOCH of Pilton, of the ile or burial-place
belonging to the granter and his uncle, adjacent to the kirk of Fearn, commonly called
the Douglas He, with the whole fabric of stone, windows, locks, doors, etc., in the
parish of Fearn and shire of Ross, reserving to the said Hector, his wife and children,
liberty of burial there, under the conditions narrated in the disposition. Witnesses to
disposition, William Eos of Aldie, David Ros, notary public, and George Ros, his lawful
son. Sasine given by George Hucheon in Feme, bailie, to Donald Ross in JIulderg on
4 R
682 CALENDAR OF [1695
behalf of grantee, 31st August, and recorded at Fortrose 9th September, 1695. Wit-
nesses, Alexander Eoss in Sandveik, late commissary-depute of Ross, George Stronach,
smith in Feariie, Donald Ross nlws Tailzeor there, John Morisoun in Mulderg, and
Hugh Ross, -vmter at Fearne. Notary, David Ross, of Ross diocese. [2799, Box 72.
2933. 20th November 169-5.] Instrument of Sasine foUo^ving on a precept in a
charter (dated at Greenholm, 20th November 1695) by Nicolas Broun, fuller, and lately
bailie, in Newmilns, granting to John Paton, miller at the mill of Greenholm, and
.Mary Broun, his spouse, the survivor, and their heirs, the lands and garden in Green-
holm [as in No. 2-il5 supra]. Witnesses to charter, Thomas Ma.soun, shoemaker in
Ne\vmylnes, Thomas Broun and Hugh Wilson, fullers there, Mr. William Bannermaii,
writer there, and John Smj'th there. Sasine given by James Meikle in Greenholme,
20th November 1695, and recorded at Ayr, 17th January 1696. Witnesses as above,
and the notary, Mr. William Bannerman, of Glasgow diocese. [3262, Box 86.
2934. 18th January 1696.] Instrument of Sasine following on a resignation
(dated 28th November 1695) by Mr. John Dalgleish, formerly pastor at Avandale, now
residing in Edinburgh, of a tenement (occupied bj' Margaret Yooll) in the market street
of St. Andrews, bounded between the tenements of George Fogo on east, those of John
Durie on west, the church and cemetery of said city on south, the tolbooth ('pretorium ')
and said street on north, in favour of J.vjies Robertson, burgess of St. Andrews, who
then resigned the same in favour of Agnes Phenison, his spouse, in liferent. Sasine
given by John Craig, one of the bailies of St. Andrews, 18th January 1696, to David
Phenison, brother of the said Agnes, on her behalf, and recorded same day. AMtnesses,
David Craig and Charles Greig, writers in St. Andrews, Daniel Urquhart, serjeant
there. Notary, Andrew Phenison, of the diocese and city of St. Andrews. [2255,
Box 57.
2935. 22nd January 1696.] Extract Decreet by the commissaries of Edinburgh
in the action of Mr. Thomas Paterson, late minister of Borthwick parish, now residing
in Edinburgh, against Dame Elizalieth Ker, Lady Borthwick, AVilliam Borthwick in
Borthwick, Alexander Borthwick of Falahill for himself, and as tutor for John
Borthwick of Cruikston, and others, defenders, in regard to the teinds of Borthwick
parish [cf. Nos. 2681 and 2697 sujmt]. Decree given in favour of the minister, with
expenses. 22nd January 1696. [1217, Box 32.
2936. 4th February 1696.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a
contract of marriage (dated 4th January 1696) between Lieutenant-Colonel Robert
Keith of Craig and Mrs. Agnes Murray, relict of the deceased Lieutenant^Colonel
John Stirling, for infefting the said Agnes Murray in liferent in the town and lands of
Reidfoord, as possessed by John Straton and his sub-tenants, with fuel in that part of the
moss of Whytwater, ' meithed and marched,' to Robert Keith, father of the Lieutenant-
Colonel, lying in the barony and parish of Garvock and sheriffdom of Kincardine ;
also the lands of Overtoun of Creigie, called Over Creigie, in the barony of Craigie and
parish of Ecclesgreig, in warrandice. Witnesses to contract, Robert Murray, merchant
in Edinburgh, Mr. Robert Innes, W.S., Mr. George Erskyne and Da^ad Spence, writers
in Edinburgh. Sasine given bj' John Cowy in Bredistoune, bailie, 4th February, and
recorded in the general register 31st March, 1696. Witnesses, Alexander Ross of
Tilliesnaught, and William and Hugh, his sons, and Alexander Clerk, his servitor.
Notary, Thomas Lyell, of Brechin diocese. [2890, Box 75.
1696] THE LAING CHARTERS 683
2937. 4th March 1696.] Will of James Gordon of St. Martins, in the county
of XorthamiJton, in the borough of Stamford, in the county of Lincoln, milliner,
granted in favour of Marion Gordox, hi.s sister. Dated 4th March 1695-6. [2-530,
Box 64.
[Letters of administration in favour of Marion Gordon, dated London, 8th June
1696, are inclosed.]
2938. 17th ^Larch 1696.] Burgess Ticket admitting Lieutenant-Colonel
Egbert Keith as burgess, etc., of the city of Edinljurgh. Sir Robert Christie, lord
provost. Edinburgh, 17th March 1696. [11.5, Box .3.
2939. 25th March 1696.] Tack by William, Earl Marischall, to Lieutenaxt-
CoLOXEL EoDEKT Keith, for life, of the lands and teinds of Craig of Garvock, in the
Itarony and parish of Garvock and sheriffdom of Kincardine, in consideration of former
tacks granted to the deceased Robert Keith, father of the grantee — all former tack-
duties being discharged — for the yearly tack-duty of twenty merks from Whitsunday
1696. Dated at Inverugie, 25th March 1696. Witnesses, John L'rquhart of Meldruni,
Sir John Byeres of Cottes, Sir James Keith of Powburn, baronet, and others. [536,
Box 16.
2940. 30th April 1696.] Diploma by the Senatus of Glasgow fniversitj- con-
ferring the degree of M.A. on John Steil. Dated at Glasgow, 30th April 1696.
[2636, Box 67.
2941. 4th May 1696.] Commission by King William the Third appointing Lord
James Murray to be Captain of the company formerly commanded by Hugh Lovat in
the regiment of foot in Scotland, of which John, Lord Murray, is colonel. [Place of
granting defaced.] 4th May 1696. [2479, Box 63.
2942. 5th May 1696.] Listrument narrating the resignation ad remanentiam in
the hands of Robert, Lord Colvill of Ochiltrie, as superior, of the five acres of land
in the regality of Culross and shire of Fife, as fully described in Xo. 1716 supra, made
by William Wilsox of Walkmill, proprietor. Dated at Cleish, 5th May 1696. Wit-
nesses, Mr. Robert Anderson, minister at Perth, Hugh JIacgill of Grange, and John
Stenhouse, servitor to Mr. Thomas Symson, subscribing notary. Recorded as a sasine
at Cupar, 2nd July same year. [842, Box 24.
2943. 7th May 1696.] Indenture between Sir Robert Murray alias Crichton of
Glenmoor, in the county of Ayr, and Lord James Murray, leasing to the latter for
one year the manor of Preston, in the parish of EUingham, and other lands, in the
county of Northumberland. 7th May 1696. [1937, Box 49.
2944. 8th May 1696.] Indenture between the said Sir Robert Murray and LORD
Jamks Murray, son of the Marquis of Athole, by which the first partj- discharges the
second party of the sum of £4000, and releases all Lord James's lands in England
mortgaged for the above sum. 8th May 1C96. [816, Box 23.
2945. 30th June 1696.] Charter by Sir William Bruce of Kinross, baronet
(architect of Holyrood, etc.), granting to John Steedmax, clerk of the sheriffdom of
684 CALENDAR OF [1696
Kinross, those acres lying about the town of Kineskwood, in the said sheriffdom, which
belonged to the late Robert Balfour of Ballo, father of Mary, Isobella, and Jean Balfour,
his daughters, from whom they were adjudicated to the said John Steedman : To be
holderi in feu-farm for services used and wont. Dated at Kinross, .30th June 1696.
James Steedman, eldest lawful son of said John, is the writer of the deed. [482,
Box 14.
2946. 6th Juljr 1696.] Precept of Clare Constat by Anne, Duchess of Hamilton,
etc., for infefting Alexander Baillie, now of Carnbnie, as nearest and lawful heir, in
said lands, etc., of his brother-german, the late AVilliam Baillie of Carnbrue [of. No. 2136
sujira]: To be held blench of the granter. At Hamilton, 6th July 1696. Witnesses,
Lord John Hamilton, third son of granter, David Crauford, William .Murray, and John
Porterfeild, servants of duchess. Fragment of seal attached. [2243, Box 57.
2947. 7th July 1696.] Instrument of Sasine following on the above precept of
dare coiixtal, in favour of Alexandei; B.VILLIE. Given at Carnbrue 7th, and recorded
at Hamilton 10th, July 1696. Witnesses, John Skein in Barncluith, William Broun
and Arthur Cook, servants of said Alexander Baillie, and Gavin Baillie, his natural son.
Xotary, Arthur Nasmith, of Gla.sgow diocese. [2244, Box 57.
2948. 13th August 1696.] Instrument of Sasine in favour of George Drummoxd,
lirother's son and heir retoured to the late Ai'chibald Drummond, his uncle, younger
brother of David Drummond, father of George, and one of four children of the late
George Drummond of Balloch [or Blair], by his second wife, Marjory Grahame, following
upon an heritable bond dated at Kirkwall, 10th October 1G49, by the late Eobert, Earl
of Morton, heir of his father, the late William, Earl of Morton, in the earldom of
Orkney and lordship of Zetland, of an annualrent of ninety-six meills of malt and four
barrels of butter, to be uplifted yearly from the lands of Kothiesholm, Huip, and North
Strenzie, in the Isle of Stronsay, in said earldom and shire of Orkney. Sasine given
on 13th August, and recorded at Kirkwall 4th September, 1696. Witnesses to the
precept, Sir James and John Douglas, brothers of the earl, David Heart of Ruseland,
and George, his son. Witnesses to the sasine, George Emerson, writer in Kirkwall,
Thomas Emerson, messenger there, Patrick Stowe, son to John Stowe, cordiner there,
and John and James Fotheringham in Huip. William Spence, of Orkney diocese,
notary. [1802, Box 46.
2949. 4th September 1696.] Extract Retour of Robert Baillie, as only son
lawful now existing and nearest heir of the late Mr. Henry Baillie, student of divinity
in the academy of Glasgow. Retour dated at Glasgow, 4th September 1696. Ex-
tracted from the books of the chancery of the regality of Glasgow. [2444, Box 62.
2950. 30th September 1696.] Instrument of Sasine in terms of a disposition
(dated 16th April 1696) by William Wilson of Walkmiln, granting to Robert, Lord
CoLViLE of Ochiltree, the lands of Walkmiln, as described in No. 2922 supi-a, in the
barony of Abercromby and regality of Culross, with the teinds, etc. Sasine given by
James Gilles, tenant in Wakmylne, bailie, by delivery of earth and stone and corn and
straw, 30th September, and recorded at Cupar (Fife) 14th October, 1696. INIr. Robert
Anderson, minister at Perth, attorney for Lord Colville. Witnesses, James Brand in
Wakmylne, Peter Gilles, son of said James, Robert Donald, son of the late .James
Donald, tenant in Foodiesmylne. Andrew Symson, notary. [1233, Box 33.
1697] THE LAING CHARTERS 685
2951. 8th October 1696.J Bond of Provision by Alexander Arbuthnot of Knox
in favour of Robert, James, Jeax, Katherixe, Mabgaret, Janet, Elizabeth, and
IsoBEL Arbuthnot, his children, procreate between him and his yviie, Scott,
providing to his two sons 6000 merks Ijetween them, and 12,000 merks amongst his
daughters, as particidarly detailed, the provisions to be enforced, if necessary, at the
instance of Patrick Scott of Craig or his sons, or John Scott of Comiestoun ; and
directing that the grantees shall be duly infeft in the lands and barony of Knox, the
lands of Tullous and Nether Benholme, in the parish of Benholmc and sherilldom of
Kincardine. Dated at Montrose, 8th October 1696. Witnesses, David Collace, servant
to the said John Scott, and Patrick Murray, An-iter in Montrose. [2624, Box 67.
2952. -ith January 1697.] Precept of Clare Constat by Robert Nisbit of Greenholm,
directed to James Meikle, weaver in Greenholm, for infefting Hugh Wilson, fuller in
Newmylles, as heir of his father, the late Andrew AVilson, fuller, in the sixpenny lands
described of date 22nd March 1623, Xo. 1923 s'lpiv, and as great-nephew and heir of
his great-uncle ('pro-patruus '), the late Hugh WiLson in Greenholm, lawful son of the
late James Wilson in Newmylnes, who was last infeft in two ' delttis ' of land in
Downiesburne, formerly occupied by Archibald Wilson, extending to six roods, with
free pasture corresponding thereto in the moor of Galstoun : To be held of the granter
as superior in feu-farm for a duty of 10s. 8d. yearly. At Xewmylls, 4th January 1697.
Witnesses, James Broun, son of the late David Broun, portioner of Asting Potlill, John
Thomson, portioner of Newmylns, and Mr. William Banennan, writer there. [1664,
Box 43.
2953. 3rd February 1697.] Instrument of Sasine following on a disposition, dated
25th November 1696, by Robert Bellenden, mason in Reding, alienating to James
Livingstone of Westquarter, part of the lands of Reding, called the Newlands, lying
to the north of the moor of Reding, lately belonging to his brother-gcrman, James
Bellenden, presently possessed by Matthew Gentles and James Renny, with pasturage
on the moors of Quhj-tsyd-rige and Redding-rige, as used and wont, in the barony of
Polmood, Stirlingshire. Witnesses to disposition, James Simpson, merchant in Falkirk,
Charles Heugh, wiiter there, and David Bellenden, portioner of Redding. Sasine gi\en
by James M 'Alpine in Westquarter, as bailie, 3rd February, and recorded at Stirling
3rd March, 1697. Witnesses, John Drylaw, wright in Westquarter, and Hew Gray
there, Patrick Ros, gardener there, and John Lamb, gardener in Callander. Charles
Heugh, of Edinburgh diocese, notarj'. [1130, Box 36.
2954. 4th February 1697.] Extract Eetour of Alexander Cochrane, now of
Barbachlaw, as nearest heir-male and of line to his late father, Alexander Cochrane of
Barbachlaw. At Edinbiu-gh, 4th February 1697. [1731, Box 45.
2955. 6th March 1697.] Precept of Clare Constat bj' Anna, Countess of Calendar,
and others, tutors of James, Earl of Linlithgow, etc., for infefting Andrew Mackie, as
eldest lawful son and heir of his father, John Mackie, portioner of Larbert, in that part
of the lands of Bromadge, formerly possessed by George Mackie, portioner of Bromadge,
and Annie Ballok, his spouse, now by Alexander Broun, with a proportional part of the
acre called 'mvlne aiker,' formerly possessed by AVilliam Johnstoun, now by Broun
[cf. 24th July 1632, No. 2113 siqmi], in the barony of Kinneil and shire of Linlithgow.
Edinburgh, 6th March 1697. Witnesses, William M'Kechnie and William Hendersons,
not designed. [1922, Box 49.
686 CALENDAR OF [1G97
2956. 26th May 1697.] Instrument of Sasine in terms of a precept in a contract
matrimonial, dated 17th February 1G91, by which Patrick Grant of Invcrlaidnan bound
himself to infeft Lydia Mackintosh, now his spouse, in liferent in the wester plough
town and lands of Kaigmore, with the half of the mill thereof, lying in the lordship of
Strathderne, parish of Moy, and sherifttlom of Inverness ; also in the town and lands of
Leathandrie, Kinveachie, and Aingormerk, in the parish of Duthil and shire of Moray,
and that in warrandice of an annualrent of 300 nierks to her for her lifetime : To be
held of the granter for one penny Scots of blench-farm, if asked. Witnesses to contract,
William Baillie, commissary of Inverness, John Urvine of Cuthbrca, governor of the
Earl of Huntly, George Stronach, his servitoi', Joseph M'Intosh, 'son to Borluni,' John
Bancks, servitor to William M'Intosh of Borlnm, and John Stewart, writer in Inverness.
Sasine given on the lands by Angus M'Intosh, younger of Kellochic, as bailie, to
Alexander M'Intosh of Pharray on behalf of grantee, 26th May, and recorded in the
general register 28th June, 1697. Witnesses, Donald M'Intosh of Kellochie, Angus
M'Intosh of Holme, Paul M'Phaill of Innerernie, and James Fraser, servitor of the
notary, Alexander M'Lean, of Moray diocese. [2709, Box 69.
2957. 31st May 1697.] Instrument of Sasine following on a disposition (dated
at Edinburgh, -Ith April 1695) by James CamiDbell of Kerinoch, with consent of
Archil)ald Campliell in Lawers, granting to George [INIackenzie], Viscount of Tarliatt,
an annualrent of ,£480 Scots on a principal sum of 12,000 merks, to be uplifted from
the lands of Easter and Wester Balmuicks, with mill, etc., and the lands of Glascorry,
etc., in the parish of and sheriU'ilom of Perth. Witnesses to disposition, Alexander
Grahame, writer, Edinburgh, and John Millar, servitor to David llamsay, writer there.
Sasine given 31st May, by John Comrie, younger in Wester Aberruehill, and recorded
in the general legister 13th July, 1697. Witnesses to sasine, James Comry, son to
William Comry in Inneruchill, and Alexander Mathie, servitor to James Campbell,
younger of Aberruehill. [12.")1, Box 33.
2958. 3rd July 1697.] Charter by John, Earl of Lauderdale, confirming a letter
of disposition and alienation of the lands of Carberry, made l)y the late Sir Adam Blair
of Carberry to Sill Adam Blair, his son, narrated in a contract matrimonial dated
16 — , between the younger Blair and Wallace, lawful daughter of the late Sir
Thomas Wallace of Craigie. At Edinburgh, 3rd July 1697. Witnesses, Pobert Colvill
and John Duncan, writers in Edinburgh, and Mr. John Montgomerie, W.S. there,
whose servitor, Thomas Wallace, writes the deed. [1553, Box 40.
2959. 6th July 1697.] Extract General Eetour of Patrick Hamilton, as nearest
and lawful heir of his mother, Bethia Bailye, spouse of James Hamilton of Grein. At
Hamilton, in the shire of Lanark, 6th July 1697. See Nos. 2897-2899. [459, Box 13.
2960. 19th July 1697.] Charter by William Gordon of Balcome, advocate,
superior of the annualrent after mentioned, confirming in favour of TnOMAS Pre.STON,
brother of the late James Preston, son lawful of the late Sir John Preston of Airdrie, a
certain heritaljle obligation by Sir John to the late James for infeftment in an annual-
rent of £40 Scots, secured over the lands of Balcome, in the shire of Fife. Dated at
Kingsbarns, 19th July 1697. Witnesses, Alexander Bridge, portioner of Kingsbarns,
and James Carstairs, writer in St. Andrews. [632, Box 18.
2961. 24th July 1697.] Diploma by Patrick Urquhart, doctor of medicine and
1697] THE L A ING CHARTERS 687
Professor in King's College of Aberdeen, signed by him, Principal Middleton, and other
professors of the University of Aberdeen, granting power to Mr. Patrick Foord
to practise medicine. Given at King's College, Aberdeen, 24th July 1G97. [116,
Box 3.
2962. 14th September 1697.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding on a precept in a
herit.-ible ol)Hgation, dated 1st June 1097, by James Stirling of Ballaggan, goldsmith in
Glasgow, in favour of John Spreull of Milnetoun, writer in Edinburgh, of an annual-
rent of £80 Scots over the lands of Ballaggan, East and West, and mill, with the hill of
Dunglas, in the parish of Strathblane, shire of Stirling, and regality of Lennox. Sasine
given on gi-ouiid by AYalter Buchanan of Gillestounc, as bailie, 14th September, and
recorded 18th September, 1697. Witnesses to sasine, William, George, and John
Edmistones, sons to George Edmonstone, notary in the premises, and William Biskett,
writer, Edinburgh. [794, Box 22.
2963. 29th September 1697.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that Adam Bucknay,
one of the bailies of the burgh of Linlithgow, gave sasine by 'hasp and staple' to
Alexander Mylne, son of and served heir before the bailies of the Canongate, to his
father, the late Alexander Milne of Carriden, of two tenements of land in the burgh of
Linlithgow, on the north side of the High Street, between the tenement of the heirs of
the late Thomas Maine on west, the tenements of James Story and of the notary on
the east, the loch on the north, and High Street on south : To be held of the king for
10s. lOd. yearly of burghal dues. Pone on 21st, and recorded at Linlithgow 29th,
September 1697. Witnesses, Alexander Glen, writer in Edinburgh, John Eiston,
servitor of notary, Andrew Eae and George Mureheid, two of the burgh Serjeants.
Notary, William Bell, of Glasgow diocese. [3148, Box 82.
2964. 5th October 1697.] Instrument of Sasine in favour of John M.\cfarlane,
writer to the signet, following on a precept in a charter under the great seal, dated lOth
March 1697, granting to him the lands of Corsetoun, with manor-place, etc., and
common pasture on the Lomond hills, lying in the parish of Strathmiglo and shorifl'dom
of Fife, which lands belonged to John Cowan of Corsetoun and Anna Mnri-ay, his
mother, relict of the late Charles Cowan of Corsetoun [cf. No. 2856 supra], and were
adjudged from them to the said John Macfarlane. Sasine given on that part of the
lands of Corsetoun called the 'Bririe Bush,' by Thomas Couper, bailie of Strathmiglo,
on 5th October, and recorded at Coupar (in Fife) 8th October, 1697. Witnesses,
Henry Coupar, William Robertson, David Smith, and James Goodalc, residents in
Strathmiglo. Eobert Birrell, of St. Andrews diocese, notary public. [471, Box 14.
2965. 13th November 1697.] Instrument narrating that Robert Sliech, one of
the bailies of the burgh of Haddington, passed to that acre of arable land, containing
four rigs, some time belonging to the late George Forrest of Gunhonsemilnes, two of
these rigs being bounded by the laird of Congaltoun's lands on the east and north, the
highway leading from the l»u'gh port to Pcterciaig on the west, and the Herman well
strand on the south ; the other two rigs bounded by the laird of Congaltoun's lands on
the east, the ' fons urbanus ' of said burgh on the north, John Aytoun's lands on the west,
and the late George Forrest's own lands on the south : and there appeared Mr. John
Forrest, burgess of said burgh, as procurator for the said late George Forrest, in terms
of a disposition and alienation (of date 8th November 1 652) by the said George, with
consent of Mr. John Lauder, 'pastor' at Tynniiigham, Mr. Robert Lauder, 'pastor' at
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Whitekirk, and Alexander Forrest, skinner, burgess of Haddington, his curators, to the
late Robert Forrest, elder, merchant, burgess of said burgh, Ijy wliich the said George
was bound to infcft the said Iioliert in the four rigs of land : and the said procurator
resigned the said four rigs in favour of Rokert Forrest, skinner, burgess of Haddington,
as eldest lawful son and nearest heir of the said deceased Robert ; whereupon the said
bailie gave sasine of the lands to Robert Forrest, as heir foresaid. Sasine given 13th
November 1697, and recorded the same day in the liurgh register. "Witnesses, George
Pringle and Thomas Barns, skinners, l)urgesscs of said burgh, AVilliam Smith, servitor
of notary, George Porteous and John Home, officers. Notary, Patrick Sliech, of Edin-
burgh diocese. [3072, Box 80.
2966. 31st December 1697.] Diploma by King William the Third granting to
Sir Patrick Homk of Lumsden the title and dignity of knight-baronet. At
Kensington, 31st December 1697. [1722, Box 44.
2967. 31st December 1697.] Extract Diploma of the dignity of knight-baronet
to Sir Patrick Home of Lum.sdean. Kensington, 31st December 1G97. [1448, Box 37.
2968. 20th January 1698.] Indenture between Sir Robert Murray [formerly
Creighton], of the kingdom of Scotland, knight, on the one part, and John Murray,
son and heir of the late Richard Murraj' of Broughton, in the kingdom of Scotland, and
Anna Murray, ^vidow of Richard, on the other part, whereby Sir Robert, for reasons
narrated in the deed and in consideration of the sum of £1200, releases to John Murray
the towns and lands of Killibeggs and others, as enumerated, all lying in the barony
of Boylagh and Banagh, in the county of Donegal, Ireland. Dated 20th January 1697-8.
[2895, Box 75.
2969. 20th January 1698.] Release by Sir Robert Murray, formerly Crichton, of
the kingdom of Scotland, knight, in pursuance of an agi'cement with Henry Conjaigham
of Mount Charles, in the county of Donegal, releasing to "William Conyngham of
Lecrum the quarter-lands of Lecrum and other lands, in the barony of Boylagh and
Bannah, in Donegal, Ireland. 169 — (date erased). Indorsed 20th January
1697-8. [1938, Box 49.
2970. 21st January 1698.] Extract General Retoiu- of 'William Home of Linthill
to Alexander Home of Linthill, his father. Expede at Edinburgh, 21st January
1698. [11, Box 1.
2971. 20th May 1698.] Extract of Special Retour of ]\Ir. Andrew Geddes, now
of Essill, as eldest lawful son and heir of his father, the late Archibald Geddes, in the
town and lands of Easter Ortoun or Little Ortoun, with Brew-croft and Brew-steading,
and a piece of land of Wester Ortoun, called Boighead, some time possessed by James
Paxtoun, and four acres of arable land adjoining, some time possessed Ijy James Russell,
and that part called the 'Swardgrass' part of said acres, in the lordship of Rothes,
parish of Dundurcus, and sheriflfdom of Elgin and Forres ; also in the lands of Daginshe
and Inshe of Cardenie, with salmon-fishings in Spey, in the barony of Barmuckatie,
parish of Dundurcus, shire of Elgin ; the lands of Stynie in the parish of Essill, shire
foresaid, — the lands of Easter and "Wester Ortoun, etc., being held of the Earl of Rothes
in feu-farm for £3, 12s. yearly; the lands of Daginshe, and others, with fishing.'^, of the
1698] THE LAI XG CHARTERS 689
crown for 30s. feu-farm, and the lands of Stynie held of William Duff of Diplo for one
penny Scots blench. Dated at Elgin, 20th May 1698. See No. 2428. [1-57.3, Box 40.
2972. 1698.] Muster-roll of Captain John Stewart's troop in the royal
regiment of dragoons commanded by the Viscount of Teviot. 1698. [581, Box IG.
2973. 14th September 1698.] Charter by Archibald Mure of Thornton, provost
of Edinburgh, William Menzies, Archibald Rule, George Mitchell, and James Nairn,
bailies, confirming 'and granting of new to KiCHARD Mills, clockmaker, burgess of
Edinburgh, and to Esther Mills, spouse of Robert Carstairs, writer to the signet, in
liferent respectively, and to the heirs of Esther by Carstairs or any other husband, that
north part of a tenement of land of the late Humphrey Mills, clockmaker at the Craig-
well, containing houses (occupied by Robert Burrell, shoemaker, Thomas Rae, and
Alexander Brock and widow Hendie), etc., lately built by the said late Humphrey
Mills, lying in the Canongate on the east side of Leith Wynd (and to the north of the
property referred to of date 4th ^larch 1687, No. 2849 supra), acquired by the said
Humphrey from the creditors of Joanna Mathie and ^Ir. Hugh Campbell, her spouse ;
which tenement pertained to Joanna Mathie, relict of the said Hugh Campbell, after-
wards ^vife and now widow of the said Humphrey Mills, the said Humphrey disponing
the same to Richard and Esther Mills in December 1693 : To be held for a feu-duty of
10s. yearly for the lower shops (' officinas '), and for the four dwelling-houses 24s. yearly.
Dated at Edinburgh, 14th September 1698. Witnesses, James Nasmyth, clerk-depute
of Edinburgh, and Alexander Sympsone, -nTiter there. [3140, Box 82.
2974. 12th and 16th December 1698.] Charter by Thomas [Hamilton], Earl of
Haddington, etc., baron of Drem, of which the temple-lands are part, with consent of
his ciu'ators, confirming to George Walker, eldest lawful son of the late George
Walker, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh, and of the late Marion Hamilton, his
spouse, a disposition, of date 29th September, and recorded 9th October, 1676, by
Robert Hamilton, merchant, biu'gess of Edinburgh, in favour of his sister, the said late
Marion Hamilton ; also granting a precept of dare constat for infefting the said younger
George Walker, as heir of his said mother, in that low front booth, with back booth,
cellar under front booth, with upper dwelling-house and 'gallerie' above the two
booths, some time occupied bv the late Barbara Coutes, within the burgh of Edinburgh
in the ' Over Bow ' there, in that temple-land acquired by the late James Ross, treasurer
of the burgh, from Agnes Blackstock, on the east side of the High Street, betwixt the
lands of the late Robert Cochrane, then of Agnes Blackstock and Nicoll Blytheman, on
south, the lands of the late Elizabeth Scott, relict of the deceased James Livingstoune
of I\lanerstoun, then of the late William Anderson, John Blythman, Thomas Couper,
and the late Robert Thomsone, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh, 'goodsir ' [grandfather]
to the said Robert Hamilton, on the north, the deceased John Crawford's land on east
and the High Street on west ; which land contains the houses, etc., and one part waste,
viz. : a ' laigh foirbooth ' in the ' fore entrie ' of said tenement, some time occupied by
the late Thomas Hodge, who also occupied the ' second cellar in the backcloss ' of the
land, the ' overdwelling-houso ' above the ' fore entrie ' containing a hall kitchen and
two chambers, sometime possessed by the late John Watt ; also the roof of the backland
of the tenement, with the piece waste land lying contiguous to the backland ; which
merchant booths, cellar, house, gallery, etc., belonged formerly to the deceased Robert
Thomsone, merchant, burgess, and Barbara Coutes, his spouse, and were afterwards
disponed by her and by Marion, Barbara, and Isobell Thomsone, three of the four
4s
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daughters of the said Robert Thomsone, their father (with consent of Robert Murray,
merchant, burgess, Marion's husband, and of AVilliam Miller, younger, merchant,
burgess, Isobell's husband), to Margaret Thomsone, fom-th daughter of said Robert, and
to the late William Hamilton, lawful son of the deceased John Hamilton, burgess
(conform to a marriage contract between the said William and the said Margaret
Thomsone, of date 25th April and 12th May 1628) ; and the subjects were Last disponed
by the said Margaret Thomsone, mother of the said Robert Hamilton, with all her
rights, with consent of George Walker, merchant, burgess, and John Hamilton, burgess,
curators of Isobell Hamilton, sister of Robert, in favour of the said Robert Hamilton
and Janet Wilson, his future spouse, and their heirs (conform to their contract of
marriage, dated 10th December 1656) : therefore the earl requires sasine of the subjects
to be given to the said George ^Valker, as heir of his mother. Dated at Leslie and
Edinburgh, 12th and 16th December 1698. Witnesses, Robert Bruce of Bunzeon,
Robert Lindsay, servant of the Countess of Rothes, and others. [19.35, Box 49.
2975. 28th December 1698.] Instrument of Sasine in terms of, and narrating the
bond of provision, No. 2951 sup)-a, of date 8th October 1696, by Alexander Arbuthnot
of Knox, in favour of his children, Robert, J.vmes, Je.vn, K.vtherixe, JIargaret,
Janet, Elizabeth, and Lsobel Arbuthnot, his children by his now deceased wife,
Scott. Sasine given of the lands of Knox, Over Tullous, and Xether Benholme,
by James Scott in ' Ulysseshaven,' as bailie, to George Burnett in Kirktoun of Ben-
holme, acting for Robert, Jean, Katherine, Margaret, and lsobel, the surviving children
of the said Alexander. Done on the lands, 28th December 1698. Witnesses, William
Gib, chirurgeon in Montrose, Thomas Craig, servitor to Patrick Scott of Rossie, John
Shiphird, servant of the bailie, and James Hague, servant to Robert Scott of Dunynald.
Notary, Patrick Murray, of Aberdeen diocese. Recorded in the general register,
24th February 1699. [2625, Box 07.
2976. 3rd February 1699.] Tack or Lease by King William the Third, referring
to a fonner lease by the archbishop of St. Andrews, in favour of the predecessors of
Alexander Miller, now of Gourlabank, of their own teinds, and granting in lease to
the said Alexander the teindsheaves of his 'camicate' of land named Goiu-labank,
described of date 6th May 1693, No. 2909 supra, for the space of nineteen years from
the expiry of the former lease, at the yearly rent of 13s. 4d. Scots, and also pa}-ing to
the minister at Preston-haugh [Prestonkirk], present and to come, three IjoIIs oats, one
boll of wheat and one of bear, yearly, as his stipend. Given under the privy seal at
Edinburgh, 3rd February 1699. [2565, Box 66.
2977. 16th March 1699.] Extract Retour, before said bailies, of J.uiES B.VL-
CANQUALL, as heir of his father, David Balcanquall, 'de eodem.' Canongate, 16th
March 1699. [2595, Box 66.
2978. 16th June 1699.] Instrument of Sasine (following on a precept in a charter
under the great seal of King William the Third, dated Edinburgh, 22nd March 1699)
in favour of Alex^vxder Straitox of that Ilk, whose eldest son, Robert Straiten, acted
as attorney for his father, of the lands of Over and Xether Knoxes of Benholme, with
that part of the moor of Kincethehill [now Kenshot-hill] pertaining thereto ; the manor-
place of Knox, etc., with a granarj' house in Gourdone, and pertinents, in the parish
and sheriflPdom of Kincardine. Sasine given by George Burnett at the church of
Benholme, as bailie. Witnesses, Alexander Wood, lawful son of Robert Wood, late
1700] THE LAING CHARTERS 691
governor of the Bass, James Hestine, son lawful of James Hestine, meal-dealer in
Montrose, and others. On 1 6th June, and recorded in the general register 6th July,
1699. Andrew Craik, of Aberdeen diocese, notary public. [21.o2, Box 54.
2979. 21st June 1G99.] Charter by George Home of Kello, provost of Edinburgh,
the bailies, etc., granting to George AVakrexdeh, merchant, and now one of the bailies
of Edinburgh, that house consisting of five fire rooms, possessed by the said provost in
the burgh of Edinburgh, on the south side of Parliament Close 1 (' areas Comitialis)
third flat or story above the shop which belonged to Thomas Robertson of Lochbank,
eldest lawful son of the late Thomas Robertson, bailie, the tenement being bounded by
the Parliament Square on east, the courthouse and house called the treasury room on
west, the Parliament Square on north, and the whole house acquired by [or from]
Samuel M'Lelland, merchant, and John Dewar, his sub-tenant, by Thomas Kincaid in
Edinbiu-gh, and the house belonging to said Thomas Robertson and possessed by the
legal faculty for a library ('per facultatem juridicam pro bibliotheca '), etc. Reddendo,
13s. id. Scots of feu-farm, yearly. At Edinburgh, 21st June 1699. AVitnesses, James
Nasmyth and Alexander Simpson, writers in Edinburgh. [2239, Box 57.
2980. 23rcl June 1699.] Charter under the great seal, by King William [the
Third], granting to Jajie.s, Marquis of ^Ioxtrose, son and heir served and retoured
to the late James, Marquis of Montrose, his father, the lands and lordship of Cowall,
mortgaged under reversion to the late Marquis of Montrose by Archibald, Earl of
Argyll, and redeemable on payment of 100,000 merks Scots. At Edinburgh, 23rd
June 1699. [1634, Box 42.
2981. 7th July 1699.] Instrument of Sasine followang on an heritable bond by
John Fiddes, merchant in Maxton, with consent of Isobel Kyle, his wife, in favour of
AViLLlAit Mebane, chamberlain to the laird of Littleden, of X7, 13s., annualrent from a
tenement in Maxton, Roxbiu-ghshire, as described. Alexander Don of Rutherford and
Andrew Ker of Littledean being neighbouring owners. Sasine given 7th, and recorded
at Jedburgh 24tb, July 1699. AVitnesses, Ralph Robson, messenger, burgess of Jed-
burgh, William Thomson in Maxtoun, Robert Bridges there, and William Wood, weaver
there. Robert Pylle, of Glasgow diocese, notary. [1037, Box 28.
2982. 23rd September 1699.] Charter by Anna, Countess of Callander, and
others named, tutors of James, Earl of Linlithgow and Callender, granting in feu-farm
to William Hodoe in Halls of Airth, in liferent, and to Patrick Hodge, his eldest
son, in fee, part of the lands of Broomadgc and a proportionable part of the acres
called the ]^lilnacres, resigned by the late George Mackie, portioner of Broomadge, and
Agnes Balloch, his wite — all in the barony of Kinneil and shire of Linlithgow [cf. No.
2955 supra]. Yearly feu-duty, £3, 5s. 6d. At Falkirk, 23rd and 28th September 1699.
Witnesses, George Menzies, clerk of Falkirk, and others. [1702, Box 44.
2983. 21st February 1700.] Charter under the great seal by King William the
Third granting to Henry Halthorxe, merchant in Edinburgh, lawful son of William
Ilalihorne in Hill, and to Jeax Hamilton, his spouse, in conjunct fee, etc., and to
Henry Halthorxe, his eldest lawful son, in fee, the lands of ^Erish alias Overwrish, in
the parish of Longcastle, now annexed to Kirkinner, and shire of Wigtoun, which lands
formerly belonged to Andrew Halthorne at Stepends, designed third lawful brother of
Henry Halthorne, younger, of ^i)rish, and were resigned by him : To be holden for a
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reddendo of (is. 8d. of old feu-farm and 6s. 8d. of augmentation. Edinburgh, 21st
February 1700. [483, Box 14.
2984. 5th March 1700.] Charter by John, Earl of Lauderdale, etc., in favour of
Robert Dickson of Sornbeg, knight-baronet, granting to him the lands of Carlierry in
the regality of Musselburgh, with teindsheaves, etc., adjudged from Sir Adam Blair,
senior, of Carberry, and Adam, his eldest son. Keddendo, £42 and other dues. Dated
at Edinburgh, 5th March 1 700. Witnesses, David Cunynghame of Milnecraig, advocate,
Mr. John Montgomerie, W.S., and James Hay, writer in Edinburgh. A memorandum
of infeftment, dated 7th March 1700, is written on the back of the charter. Alexander
Montgomerie of Asloasse, and others, witnesses. [650, Box 19.
2985. 1st May 1700.] Diploma of M.A. by the Senatus of Glasgow University in
favour of William Mitchell. Glasgow, 1st May 1700. [2734, Box 70.
2986. 7th June 1700.] Instrument of Sasine following on a bond (dated at
Finlaystoun, 8th April 1700) by John, Earl of Glcncairn, and William, Lord Kilmaurs,
in favour of Mr. William Cochrane of Kilmaranock, James Birsbaine of Bishoptoun,
Mr. William Cochrane of Ochiltree, Gavin Cochrane of Craigemure, and James
Cochrane of Mainshill, as tutors testamentars for behoof of Mr. John Cochrane of
Southanan, of an annualrent of £120 Scots, corresponding to a principal of 3000 merks
secured over the lands of Dennastoun, being a 40s. 2d. land and the 10s. land possessed
by David Millar and William Rodger, as tenants, and which are part of the £4 lands of
Dennastoun in the parish of Kilmalcolm and sheriffdom of Renfrew. Sasine given by
John Lang at Finlaystoun, 8th May 1700, and recorded at Glasgow, 7th June 1700.
Witnesses, James Snype, officer at Kilmacolme kirk, William Anderson, carrier there,
and others. Notaiy, William Tarbat, writer in Paisley. [2229, Box 56.
2987. 6th August 1700.] Charter by Anne, Duchess of Hamilton and Chatel-
herault, etc., granting to Patrick Hamilton, eldest lawful son, born betwixt James
Hamilton, now of Grein, and his spouse, the late Bethia Baillie, relict of the late John
Cleland, brother-german of the deceased Laird of Gartnes, the said Patrick being served
heir to his mother, the £7 lands of Carnbrew, and also the lands of Kirklie, Hill and Camp
— all lying in the parish of Bothwell, regality of Hamilton, and shire of Lanark, adjudged
on 27th December 1699, from Alexander Baillie of Bradhirst, now of Carnbrew, for
debt. At Hamilton, 6th August 1700. Witnesises, David Crawfurd, secretary to the
Duchess, James Broun, writer in Hamilton, and others. [1792, Box 46.
2988. 1st November 1700.] Instrument of Sasine, in terms of an heritable bond,
dated 29th October 1700, by Donald M'Culloch of Bogpharnes, granting to Mr. James
M'CuLLOCH of Piltoun, the lands of Bogspharnes, in the parish and shire of Cromartie,
under reversion. Sasine given by Donald M'Culloch in Bogpharnes, bailie, to Donald
M'lver in Tullich, attorney for grantee, on 1st, and recorded at Fortrose 18th, November
1700. Witnesses, Walter Ross, mason in Milnetoune, John Ross, writer in Tain,
Alexander Ross, student there, Robert M'Culloch, servitor to grantee. Alexander
Ross, of the diocese of Ross, notary public. [1571, Box 40.
2989. 13th January 1701.] Charter by Alexander Hamilton of B<arr, granting
the same subjects of Wester Kersc as in No. 2645 siqmi to William Barcley, eldest
son of Robert Barcley, portioner of Linthill, and to the heirs born betwixt said William
1701] THE LAING CHARTERS 693
and his spouse, Margaret llobison, only lawful daughter and heiress of the late John
Eobison, portioner of Kerse, in terras of a resignation made by the said Margaret.
Dated at Barr, 13th January 1701. Witnesses, Robert Brydine in Barr, Thomas Orr
in Auchinhand, and James Steell of Murestoun, writer in Beith. [1095, Box 29.
2990. 12th March 1701.] Inventory of Eights and Securities belonging to Sir
Patrick Nisbet of Dean (affecting certain lands in the Water of Leith, formerly belong-
ing to the late Alexander Shedd, and) delivered to Patrick Nisbet, his (third) son, in
terms of a contract of marriage between the younger Patrick and Anna Belshes,
daughter to the late Mr. John Belshes of Tofts, with consent of her mother. Inventory
dated 12th March 1701. Among other writs named is a duplicate contract of marriage
between ' old and young Dean ' (Sir Patrick Nisbet and his eldest son, Heiuy Nisbet)
and Mrs. Christian Eiddell (not designed), dated 5th and 11th March 1681. [1612,
Box 41.
2991. 15th April 1701.] Charter by Sir James Livingston of Westquartcr, knight-
baronet, ratifying and confirming a disposition, dated 30th October 1678, by Eobert
Callander and Elizabeth Provand, his Avife [as in charter of 21st May 1670, No. 2661
supra], both now deceased, in favour of Alexander L.\urie, cordiner in Falkirk, and
the now deceased Elizabeth Johnstone, his spouse, of the two acres of land in the
Kandiegate, described in said charter, the north boundary now being stated as the
land of Patrick Leishman's heirs. At Falkirk, 15th April 1701. Witnesses, John
Morison, writer in Falkirk, and John Neilson, messenger there. [1860, Box 48.
2992. 10th May 1701.] Precept of Clare Vunstaf by Robert Lundie of that Ilk,
as superior, for infefting Andi;ew Lundie, now of Strathairlie, as eldest lawful son and
nearest heir of his late father, John Lundie of Strathairlie, in the two parts of the lands
of Strathairlie. At Lundin, 10th May 1701. Witnesses, Colin Campbell and Humphrey
Lundin, writers in Edinburgh. An indorsation states that infeftment was given on
4th September 1701 by John Lundin, elder of Baldastard, as bailie for the superior.
^\'alter Brabner, merchant in Largo, Andrew, his son, and David Selkrig, servant to
the Laird of Lundin, witnesses. [743, Box 21.
2993. 12th ]May 1701.] Charter by Sir James Livingston of Westquarter, in
favour of John Neilson, messenger in Falkirk, of a high house on the north side of
the town of Falkirk, bounded by the tenement of the heirs of the late George Brocklay,
cooper, on east, the high street on south, the tenement of the heirs of Alexander John-
stone in Daldcrss on west, and a house of Robert Ker, merchant, on north, as described ;
also two low houses as described, bounded by lands of the same owners, and by those
of the late Burne and the late Henry Murray. At Westquarter, 12th May 1701.
[1861, Box 48.
2994. 16th May 1701.] Charter by John, Earl of Wigtown, narrating a precept
of dare constat that the grantee, John Eussell, is eldest lawful son and heir of the late
Alexander Eussell, portioner of Fuckertoun, in a ' cavell ' of land in Denny greens,
called Longshot, and another ' cavell ' of land in Lymesyde, extending to an eighteen-
penny land, of old extent, and the 5s. lOd. land in Fuckertoun and Mackmorock
(remaining undisponcd of the 6s. 6d. land by the said Alexander to the late Mr. John
Callender), in the parish of Denny and shire of Stirling, the said lands having been
granted, on 29th November 1689, by David Cuthell, portioner of East Borland, to the
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late Alexander Russell and Janet Thomson, his wife. Dated at Cumbernauld,
16th May 1701. Alexander Wardlaw, the earl's chamberlain, and others, witnesses.
[18.5-1, Box 48.
2995. 24th June 1701.] Extract Ketour of General Service of Ad.vm Wiiite-
FOOiiD, as nearest and lawful heir of his uncle, the late John 'Whitefoord of Blairquhan.
At the Canongate, 24th June 1701. [2669, Box 68.
2996. 16th October 1701.] Extract Eetour of Inquest serving Adam Whyte-
FOORD of Blairquhan as heir to his uncle, the late John "Whytefoord of Blairquhan, in
the following annualrents — an annualrent of 1080 merks and £40 Scots from the lands
of Daljedburgh alUis Glenstincher, South Balloch, and others (held blench of the Crown),
in the parish of Barr, Ayrshire, under an obligation by the late Sir John Kennedy of
Girvanmains ; X40 Scots from the lands of Drumochrcin, and other.s, in the parish of
Dailly, held blench of David Alexander of Drumochrein ; and £60 Scots from the lands
of Holmshead, in the parish of Kirkmichael, held blench of the Earl of Cassillis. ]May-
bole, 16th October 1701. [2166, Box 55.
2997. 16th October 1701.] Extract Eetour of General Service of Adam Whyte-
foord, now of Blairquhan, as heir to his father, the late James AVhytfoord of Dunduft".
Maybole, 16th October 1701. [529, Box 15.
2998. 29th November 1701.] Extract Eetour of Inquest made before Archibald
Eule and David Denoon, bailies of the burgh of Canongate, and a jury, who declared
that Patrick Hamilton, eldest lawful son of the late Bethia Bailie by her second
husband, James Hamilton of Grein, is nearest and lawful heir of provision of the said
Bethia's first husband, the late John Cleland, brother-german of Ludovic Cleland of
Gartnes, by virtue of an obligation made by the late William Bailie of Carnebrew, as
principal, and Alexander Bailie of Breadhirst, as cautioner, of date 16th November 1688,
for the sum of 4000 merks. Eetour dated at Canongate, 29th November 1701. See
also Nos. 2959 and 2987 supra. [2989, Box 78.
2999. 11th February 1702.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a
charter (dated at Drymen, 14th February 1702) by John Halden of Gleneagles, directing
Walter Logan of Easter Camroun, as bailie, to infeft James Logan in Drumglasse in
the lands of Drumglasse and Badmucke, extending to one merk land, in the parish of
Kilmaronock, liarony of Halden, and shire of Perth, by annexation. Witnesses to
precept, Mungo Haldan, fiar of Gleneagles, the granter's eldest son, David Haldan, the
granter's brother-german, William Stirling, fiar of Halbertshyre, Archibald Buchannan
of Drummikill, Edward Buchanan of Spittall, and John Lindsay, writer at Kirkehous
of Bonill. Sasine given 14th February 1702. Witnesses, John Cunningham, portioner
of Ladrishbeg, Eobert il'Alester in Easter Catter, and William Garland in Little
Fundy. Notary, John Lindsay, of Glasgow diocese. No docquet of registration.
[3113, Box 81.
3000. 10th July 1702.] Charter by Queen Anne granting to Mr. James Smith
of A\Tiythill the lands of Whj-thill, with teinds, etc., lying within the preceptory or
chaplainry of Magdalen, regality of Musselburgh, which lands had been resigned by
the Earl of Lauderdale ; To be held blench for one penny Scots. Edinburgh, 10th
•July 1702. [348, Box 10. ■ -
1703] THE LAING CHARTERS 695
3001. 25th August 1702.] Commission to Robert Keith as Lieut. -Colonel of
Maitland's Regiment. 25th August 1702. [1768, Box 45.
3002. 25th August 1702.] Commission of same date, appointing George
Gardens as Ensign to Lieut.-Colonel Keith. [1769, Box 45.
3003. 29th September 1702.] Instrument of Sasine of the lands of Whythill,
following on a precept in charter. No. 3000 supra, in favour of Mr. James Smith.
Sasine given by Mr. Alexander Elphinstone in Edmonstone, as bailie, and recorded in
the particular register of sasines 29th September 1702. Witnesses, Mr. Gilbert Smith,
architect, James M'Lellan, inspector of coal works, David M'Lellan, his eldest son, and
William Barklay, gardener of Mr. James Smith. James Elphinstone, notary public.
[349, Box 10.
3004. 23rd January 1703.] Instrument recording the resignation by Andrew
Agnew of Scuchan into the hands of Sir James Agnew of Lochnaw, as superior, of the
40s. land of Nether Clannarie, in the parish of and shire of Wigtown, in favour
of Alexander M'Douall of Garthland. Done at Edinburgh, in ' the duelling-hous
of Andrew Broun, \antner, within the head of Niddries-wynd,' 23rd January 1703.
Witnesses, Patrick M'Douall of Freuch, John M'ilvaine of Grimmett, and John Reid,
ser\'itor to Robert Wallace of Holmstoun, W.S., the said Robert being notary to the
writ. [2718, Box 70.
3005. 20th February 1703.] Precept of Clare Constat by Sir Robert Dickson of
Inveresk, directed to Alexander Mech, mariner in Moriesones Haven, for infefting
Alexander Henderson, portioner in Prestonpans, as nearest and lawful heir of his
grandmother, Jean Henderson, designed in No. 2785 siqyra, 8th April 1679, in the
annualrent there described, from the lands of Carberry, in the parish of Inveresk and
shire of Edinburgh. Edinbiu-gh, 20th February 1703. Witnesses, James Schaw, WTiter
in Edinburgh, and James Gray (writer of deed), servitor of John Montgomerie, W.S.
[2749, Box 71.
3006. 30th April 1703.] Instrument of Sasine follo^ving on the above precept of
dare constat. Sasine given 30th April, and recorded in particular register 1st May,
1703. Witnesses, Alexander Darling, skipper in Eymouth, and Ninian Whyte, writer
in Edinburgh. Notary, Da\'id Hutchison, of Edinburgh diocese. [2570, Box 66.
3007. 30th April 1703.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding on a precept (dated
at Morison's Haven, 30th April 1703) by Alexander Henderson, as in preceding writ,
in a disposition of the said annualrent to Robert Thomson, writer in Edinburgh, and
to Barbara and Janet Thomson, lawful daughters of the late Mr. William Thomson,
■writer in Edinburgh. Sasine given 30th April, and recorded in the particular register
1st May, 1703. Same witnesses and notary as in preceding writ. [2750, Box 71.
3008. 13th August 1703.] Covenant by George, Viscount Castleton, narrating
that King Charles the Second had, in 1661, conferred on him the office of Stewart of
the Honour of Bollingbrook, in the duchy of Lancaster and county of Lincoln, and of
other manors, etc., named ; and seeing that the said viscount desires from the Princess
Catherine, Queen Dowager of England, a new grant of said office in favour of his son,
James Saunderson, and that such new grant has been prepared (for a period of thirty-
696 CALENDAR OF [1703
one years), the said viscount and his son bind themselves that the former shall not
demand any profits from the office in terms of the giant of 1G61. Dated 13th August
1703. [594, Box 17.
3009. 8th October 1703.] Charter by Andrew Lundin of Strathairly granting to
Margaret Geddie, relict of Robert Dalrymple, tenant in the Temple of Stratherlie,
and Mary D^vlrymple, her daughter, in fee, a house and yard, lying in the Temple
of Strathairly, David Thomson's yard and march stones therein on east, the road to the
hill called Templehill on south, the yard of William Black, weaver, on west, and the
highway through the town of the Temple of Strathairlie on north — all temple-lands
and in the parish of Largo: To be held for an annual feu-duty of £1, 12s. Scots. At
the Seatown of Largo, 8th October 1703. Witnesses, John Dalrymple, son of Eobert,
Walter Brabner in Largo, and Andrew Brabener (^vriter of deed), ser\ator to Mr.
Samuel Gray, writer in Edinburgh. [7-57, Box 21.
3010. 29th February 1704.] Extract by Sir Alexander Ersldne of Cambo, knight,
Lyon King of Arms, in favour of Sir Adam Whiteford of Blaquhan, eldest son of
.Tames Whiteford of Dunduft', and heir retoured to John Whiteford, late of Blaquhan,
his uncle, descended of Whiteford of that Ilk, setting forth his arms as ' argent, a bend
cotised sable betwixt two garbs gules, that in base being added for difTerence.' On a
helmet, etc., vriih a mantle gules doubled argent and wreath of his colours is set for his
crest a garb or standing upright, and thereon a dove proper. Motto, ' Tout est d'en
haut.' Edinburgh, 29th February 1704. [2364, Box 60.
3011. 24th June 1704.] Precept of Clare Constat by John, Earl of Wigtown, for
infefting Willi.am Gilmure, as eldest lawful son and nearest heir to his father, the
late Archibald Gilmure, portioner of East Borland, in the 8s. 2d. land in East Borland,
and Greens, with the proportion of Denny moor belonging thereto, all in the barony
and parish of Denny, etc. [cf. No. 2462 supra]. Dated at Cumbernauld, 24th June 1704.
Alexander Wardlaw, the earl's chamberlain, and others, witnesses. [18.5.5, Box 48.
3012. 30th June 1704.] Precept of Clare Constat by John, Earl of Wigtoune,
directed to Alexander Wardlaw, as bailie, for infefting David Marshall as son and
heir of the deceased Alexander Marshall of Wester-maillings in the 1 2s. 8d. land called
Wester Maillings and Garth quarter, occupied formerly by the late Eobert Marshall,
grandfather to the said late Alexander Marshall, lying in the barony and parish of
Denny and sheriffdom of Stirling ; also in the half of the lands called the 13s. land of
Wester Mailling greens lying runrig with the lands of Garth quarter to the lands of
Mayot hill, lying -within said barony ; and in that particle of said lands of Wester
Maillings commonly called the Infield, extending to five acres of land, as described in
the old infeftments of the lands, and -irithin same barony, which lands are held of the
earl for the yearly payment of 1 2s. 8d. for Wester Maillings and Garth quarter, with
other 12s. 8d. yearly of augmentation, with four 'kain poultrie foullis,'and eighteen and
a quarter pecks of oatmeal, called the multure meal of the earl's mill of Denny ; for the
half-lands of Wester Mailling greens, 2s. Id. yearly with other 2s. Id. of augmentation,
with three pecks of oatmeal, as above, and half of a kain fowl, also for the said Infield
land the sum of 2s. yearly and other 2s. of augmentation, with two pecks oatmeal and
half a kain fowl ; and doubling the rental at the first year of entry of heirs, and the
usual suits at head courts. Precept written by James Aikin (or Aikman), son to the
late James Aikman (or Aikin), writer in Biggar, and signed at Cumbernald 30th June
1705] THE LA INCx CHARTERS 697
1704. Witnesses, William Callander, portioner of Bothkeiinar, and James Currie,
notary in Cumbernald. [2423, Box 62.
3013. 12th July 1704.] Burgess Ticket in favour of Alexander Colvill of
Kincardin as a burgess, etc., of Edinburgh. 12th July 1704. [137.5, Box 35.
3014. 1st August 1704.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a bond
(dated at Omachie, 1st August 1704) bj' Gilbert Auchinleck of that Ilk, in favour of
William Henderson, tenant in (irange of Barrie, of an annualrent of £40 (principal
sum 1000 merks), secured over the lands and barony of Auchinleck, comprehending the
mains, mill and mill-lands, the lands of Denhead and Saidlestoune, and Broomewall, and
Luckie Slap, Easter and Wester Greenfoord and Xewland-heads, East Cottons and
Fork Walls, in the parish of Monikie and shire of Forfar. Witnesses to charter, Mr.
Thomas Wilsone in Omachie, Alexander Wedderburn, clerk of Dundee, and David
Kynmond, his servitor. Sasine given by .John Carnegie of Braikie as bailie on 1st
August, and recorded at Dundee 8th August, 1704. Same witnesses as in charter, and
Patrick Kyd, merchant in Dundee. Alexander Wedderburn, notary. [3134, Box 82.
3015. 4th .January 170-5.] Abbreviate of Adjudication by the lords of council
and session in the action at the instance of Sir William Bruce of Kinross, knight,
against Sir David Arnot of that Ilk, adjudging the ground-right of all Sir David's lands
and baronies — the barony of Arnot, the lands of Scotland-well, in the regality of St.
Andrews and sheriffdom of Fife, now by annexation in Kinross, the office of bailiary of
said lands of Scotland-well, land.s of Finnalie, and others of old belonging to the benefice
of Scotland-well, the lands of Balloch in the parish of Falkland, and Pitlethie in the
parish of Leuchars, Fifeshire ; also the barony of Earlshall, adjudged from the late
Andrew Bruce of Earlshall, and assigned to Sir David — to belong to the pursuer in
satisfaction of surplus teinds, and other sums of money amounting to £14,157, 15s.
Scots. Etlinburgh, 4th .January 1705. Mr. Robert Cleland in Pittenweem, and Mr.
George Bareklay, son to George Barcklay in Blaircrombie, are named as interested in
the lands. [1611, Box 41.
3016. 23rd February 1705.] Commission to Lieltenant-Colonel Keith grant-
ing precedency as colonel. 23rd February 1704-5. [1770, Box 45.
3017. 1705.] Fragment of a Charter by Queen Anne in favoiu- of Sir
WiLLiAJi Bruce and Dame Magd.vlene Scot, his spouse, of the lands of Arnot.
1705. [1488, Box 38.
3018. 13th March 1705.] Extract Disposition by Anna Lundin, one of the five
heirs-portioners of James Lundin, brother-german of the late John Lundie of Strathairly,
conveying to Andrew Lundie, now of Strathairly, her fifth part of her father's lands
of Keirs and Damsyde, as in Xo. 2544 supra, also her fifth part of 300 merks annual-
rent of 5000 merks in a bond by the late Kenneth, Earl of Seaforth, with consent of
George, now Earl of Cromartie, Colin ^I'Kenzie of Keidcastle, and Alexander M'Kenzio
of Coul, to the late James Lundie, 11th May 1677. Dated at Kilconquhar, 13th March
1705. Recorded at Cupar, 21th June 1707. Witnesses, James Abercromby, maltman
in Kilconquhar, and Thomas Finlay, writer in Ball Christie. [744, Box 21.
3019. 23rd March 1705.] Disposition by Thomas Ellis, W.8., in favour of Mr.
4t
69<S CALENDAR OF [1705
William Caldekwood, udvocate, of ;i husband-huid lying in the crofts, lordship, and
regality of Dalkeith, some time pertaining to the deceased A.lison Cranstoun, and
acquired from her by the late John Scott, clerk of Dalkeith, with the grantor's fore and
hack 'dasks' or seats in the church of Dalkeith (excepting a house disponed to
Alexander Mein, chirurgeon in Dalkeith, and a half cot tenement lying at the cross),
although his title is still incomplete, the subjects being acquired by him from the lato
Francis Scott, his father-in-law, whose father, the late John Scott, died last seised in
the same : To be held of the superior for '20s. yearly of feu-duty. At Edinljurgh, 23rd
March 1705. Witnesses, John Braid, servant of granter, James Scott, servant of
William Calderwood, and James Smart, writer in Edinburgh, writer of deed. [1516,
Box 39.
3020. 25th April 1705.] Disposition by Mary Lundin, one of the heirs-portioners
of James Lundin, described in No. 3018 sujmt, with consent of her husband, Andrew
Lundin of Strathairly, conveying to Walter Brabner, writer in Largo, her fifth part
of her father's lands. Dated at Largo, 25th April 1705. Witnesses, David Dick antl
John Eamsay, mariners in Largo. [759, Box 21.
3021. 25th April 1705.] Disposition and Translation of the same lands by
Walter Brabner to Andrew Lundin of Strathairly. Largo, 25th April 1705. Wit-
nesses, Walter Brabner, a son of the granter, and Andrew Brabner, formerly designed.
[760, Box 21.
3022. 21st May 1705.] Extract Disposition by Anna Lundie to Andrew Lundie,
now of Strathairlj', of her fifth of the Mains of Strathairlie, in the parish of Largo
[cf. No. 262G siijmi]. Dated at Kilconquhar, 21st May 1705. Same witnesses as on
13th March 1705 [No. 3018 supra]. Registered 21th June, 1707. [745, Box 21.
3023. 15th June 1705.] Charter by Sii- James Kinloch of that Ilk, knight, as
superior, granting to Jajies Ramsay of Drumlochie, depute-clerk of Dundee, two
plough-lands or half-lands of the east part of Leitfie, with houses, etc., lying in the
barony of Kinloch, parish of Alyth, and shire of Perth, as adjudged on 11th February
last, from John Smyth, portioncr of Leitfie : To be held for usual duties. At Leitfie,
15th June 1705. Witnesses, Thomas Miller, younger, writer in Alyth, and Lachlan
Shippert, -writer in Dundee. [1831, Box 47.
3024. 20th July 1705.] Precept from the chancery of Queen Anne directed to
Robert Lundie of that Ilk, superior of the lands, for infefting Anna, Margaret, and
Mary Lundie, in two third parts of the Mains of Strathairlie and in two third parts of
Keirs and Damside [cf. Nos. 2626 and 2544] as heirs of their father, the late James
Lundie of Drumeldrie, who died last vest in the lands. 20th July 1705. [746,
Box 21.
3025. 13th September 1705.] Extract Registered Disposition by Andrew Lundie
of Strathairlie, assigning to Mr. Andrew Anderson of Balhame (failing heirs of the
granter's own body) all lands, heritages, and others, of which he might die possessed,
under burden of liferent to Mary Lundie, the gi'anter's spouse. Dated at Edinburgh,
13th September 1705. Witnesses, John Weir, merchant in Edinburgh, and others.
Recorded in the commisariot of St. Andrews, 24th January 1715. [758, Box 21.
1706] THE LAING CHARTERS 699
3026. -'9th September 1705.] Notarial Instrument narrating that Andrew Luiulie
of Strathairlie as procurator for Anna, IVLvhgaket, and Maky Lundie, heirs-portioners
of the late James Lundie of Drumeldrie, appeared before Robert Lundie of that Ilk,
and demanded infeftnient on their behalf in two third parts of the Mains of Strathairlie
and other lands according to the precept [No. 3024 sujmi] and other writs [already
cited] produced and narrated. The superior refused to infeft, nor would he sign a
precept presented for his signature, whereupon the procurator protested 'for coast,
skeath, and damnadge,' and that his offer may stop the nonentry and process of
declarator at Lundie's instance, and for ' remead of law,' and he asked and took instru-
ments thereupon. Done in the hall at Lundie, 29th September 1705. Witnesses, Mr.
Roderick M'Keinzie, advocate, William Forret, lawful son to James Forret, portioner
of Drumeldrie, and Robert Balfour, weaver in Drumeldrie muir. Thomas Findlay,
notary public. [747, Box 21.
3027. 23rd November 1705.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding on a precept in a
bond of relief (dated at Melrose, 18th December 1699) by Walter Pringle, chirurgeon-
apothecary in Earlston, in favour of JoHN HoPPRiNGLE of that Ilk, of the annualrent of
£126, 13s. Id. Scots over the lands of Nenthorn (derived by progress from Andrew
Pringle, chirurgeon in Nenthorn ; cf. Nos. 2617 and 2711 siq)rii) ; also his house and yard
adjacent, with another house and stance thereof in Earlstoun, all in the sheriffdom of
Berwick, in terms of a bond by the said Walter Pringle and John Hoppringle as his
cautioner, to Thomas Pringle of Laidlastee!. Sasine given by George Broun, tenant in
Fauns, as bailie, to Thomas Fairbairn, also tenant in Fauns, on behalf of grantee, 23rd
November, and recorded at Lauder 11th December, 1705. Witnesses, John Broun, son
of the late George Broun alias Gold, tenant in Fauns, and John Pringle, son of George
Pringle, tenant also there. Thomas Scott, of St. Andrews diocese, notary public.
[2381, Bo.x 61.
3028. 22nd August 1706.] Disposition by Isobella, Sophia, and Margaret Lundin,
three of the heirs-portioners of the late James Lundin, with consent of Humphrey
Lundin, writer in Edinburgh, husband of Isobel, conveying to Andrew Lundie, now
of Strathairly, all their rights to their three fifth parts of the Mains of Strathairly and
others, their father's lands, as in -vvrits Nos. 2626 and 2544 supra, but binding themselves
to free the grantee of a proportion of the liferent of Margaret Edie, relict of the said
James Lundin. Edinburgh, 22nd August 1706. Testing clause torn away. On 23rd
August, Isobel Lundin gave her oath of consent, before Patrick Hume of Bassilrig,
commissary-depute of Lauder. [748, Box 21.
3029. 3rd September 1706.] Instrument of Sasine infefting Maroaket Midleton,
lawful daughter of Dr. John Midleton, lately minister of Markinsh, in terms of an
obligation dated at Edinburgh, 12th July 1706, by Mr. Thomas Weems of Fingask,
with consent of Janet Weems, his spouse, in the lands and barony of Fingask, compre-
hending the mains and mill thereof, in the parish of Dairsie and shire of Fife, in security
of an annualrent of £80 Scots. Dated 17th August, and recorded in the general
register of sasines 3rd September, 1706. Witnesses, William Walker, Andrew Duncan,
senior, Andrew Duncan, junior, and John iMatheson, 'mairis dcputatis' in Coupar of
Fife. Mr. Patrick Strachan, notary public. [181, Box 7.
3030. 25th October 1706.] Obligation by Robert Lundin of that Ilk, binding
himself to receive Andrew Lundin of Strathairlie as his vassal in that part of the
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lands of Strathaiily which belonged to the late James Lundin, to which Andrew has
right by disposition from the heirs-portioners. Dated at Nether Drumochy, 25th
October 170G. Humphrey Lundin, writer in Edinburgh, Mr. Andro Lamont, M.D.,
and others, witnesses. [749, Box 21.
3031. 1st March 1707.] Precept of Vhre Constat by John, Earl of Mar, for
infefting John Farquhauson, now of Invcrcauld, as heir of his father, Alexander
Farquharson of Invercauld, in the lands of Invercauld, comprehending the lands and
others particularly described ; and also as heir of his grandfather, Robert Farquharson
of Invercauld (some time designed of Cloak), in the lands of Aberarder, comprehending
lands particularly described, in the parishes of Kindrochat and Crathie and shire of
Aberdeen: To be held of the granter. Reddendo for the whole lands, £91, 13s. 4d.
Scots. With conditions. Dated at Edinburgh, 1st March 1707. Witnesses, Mr.
James Erskine, the Earl's brother, Lieutenant-Colonel John Erskine, deputy-governor
of Stirling Castle, ;\Ir. David Erskine, advocate, ^Ir. George Erskine, bailie of Alloa,
and Mr. llarie Maule, writer in Edinburgh. [297, Box 9.
3032. 12th March 1707.] Instrument of Sasine in favour of Walter Bortiiwick,
chirurgeon in Edinburgh, and Mk. John Borthwick, assay-master of H.M. Mint, his
factor, of an annualrent of £i5, 5s. Scots over the £20 lands of Kersland, parish of
Dairy, Ayrshire, belonging to John Ker of Kersland, under a bond of corroboration
dated at Edinburgh, L'nd December 1706. Witnesses, William Menzies, W.S., and
Alexander Knox, his servitor. Sasine given 4th, and recorded in the general register
12th, March 1707. Hugh Dow in Highfield of Kersland, attorney for grantees, and
William Knox in Davieshill of Kersland, bailie. Witnesses, John Gardner, writer in
Air, John Cochrane, otticer in Maybole, John Ross and Andrew Spark, carriers in
Irvine. William Dalrymple, clerk of Edinbiu-gh diocese, notary. [1245, Box 33.
3033. 21st March 1707.] Charter by Queen Anne granting to Sir Ale.xander
Anstruther of Newark an annualrent of 4000 merks, to be uplifted during the life
of Dame Elizabeth M'Kenzi(!, spouse of Sir George Broune of Colstouno, from the
lands and barony of Pitreavie, and others named, in the parish and I'egalitj- of Dun-
fermline and shire of Fife, acquired by Archibald, Earl of lioseberrie, from Sir Henry
Wardlaw of Pitreavie ; the lands and barony of Rossyth, acquired from David Drum-
mond, elder, and David, younger of Invermay, and other lands named. Edinburgh,
21st March 1707. [1G51, Box 42.
3034. 21st April 1707.] Charter by Sir Samuel M'Lellan, knight, provost. Sir
Thomas Young, knight, James Nairne, John Cleghorn, and Charles Hope, bailies of the
burgh of Edinburgh, and others, as governors of Heriot's Hospital, granting to Sir
Patrick Home of Renton, advocate, a tenement, lying in the burgh of Canongate and
shire of Edinburgh, with yard, well, etc., bounded by the street leading liy the North
Back of the Canongate on the north, and the chapel or chapel close near the Watergate
at end of Canongate on east, neighbouring owners being Walter Eistoun, baker, and
Cochran, the late Laurence Ord, coach-hirer; which tenement was adjudged from
Mr. Robert Keith of Lentush liy William Baird, merchant, who assigned the same to
Sir Patrick Home : To be held of the granters, as superiors, for £1 Scots yearly (being
a proportional part of 33s. 4d. paid by Mr. William Kintore of Mount Lothian for
his whole tenements near the Watergate). Dated 21st April 1707. Signatures of
1707] THE LAING CHARTERS 701
governors — seal gone. A nieraorandum states that sasine was given on 10th May
1707. Mr. Alexander Laing, schoolmaster in the Canongatc, and others, witnesses.
John Blair, notary. [428, Box 12.
3035. 7th August 1707.] Second Disposition by Thomas Ellis, W.S., to William
Calderwood, now designed .Sir AVilliam Calderwood, of the same subjects as he
granted on 23rd March 1705, No. .3019 mpni, excepting as there stated, to which the
grantcr had now made good his title under a decree of adjudication, dated 13th June
1706, against John, Alexander, and Janet Brisbane, children of James Brisbane, one
of the gentlemen of Queen Anne's Guards, procreate between him and the late Cecil
Scott, lawful daughter of the late Francis Scott, 'keeper of the minuteJwok to the
lords of session,' and granddaughter also to the late John Scott, likewise keeper of .said
book, heirs retoured to their mother, to their grandfather, and to their aunt, Janet
Scott, daughter of the late Francis Scott, spouse of the said William Ellis. Disposition
dated at Edinburgh, 7th August 1707. Witnesses, John Braid (writer of this deed),
James Scott, and James Smart, as in writ cited. [1517, Box 39.
3036. 22nd September 1707.] Charter by William Copland of Coliston, provost
of 1 )umf ries, the bailies and council, granting to John Crosdik, merchant, and late
liailie of Dumfries, an acre of land in Watslacks, in the territory of said burgh, between
the lands of the said A\'illiam Copland on east, west, and north, and the ' blaeberry
dike and way tending from the Kirkgate to the Barkerland slop ' on the south ; three
acres of meadow, called ' Lariepots,' between ' the runner from the milndamhead to the
milnhole miln' on soutli, the lands of John Lanrick of Torrery and Robert Johnston of
Kelton on west, and the lands and meadow of John Irving of Logan on north and east ;
two yards in 'Belswj'nd,' between the yard of Andrew Crosbie, merchant, on west, the
road from the 'Frier vennell ' to the yards in ' Belswynd ' on east, the vards of John
Ma.Kwell of .Midlebie on the north, and the j'ards of on south ; and two j-ards and
barnsteads in the ' A\'est barn raws,' between the said ' barn raws ' on east, the barn and
yards of James Smith and John Duft", merchants, on south, the sandbeds and AVater of
Nith on the west, and the yards of .lohn Irving of Logan and John Martin, merchants,
on the north — all adjudged and ajjprised at the instance of the sai<l John Crosbie from
Catherine Ilerries, widow of the late John Kome, lately bailie of Dumfries, and George
Rome, writer there, John's brother and representative, and Rome, his father ; also
granting those two tenements of houses and yards adjacent, in the burgh of Dumfries,
on the west side of the ' Kirkgate,' between the highway going from the ' Milnburn-
l)ridge' to the church, on the east, the houses and yards of James Gordon of Boytath
on the south, the Water of Nith and sandbeds on the west, and the houses and yards
of Robert Fergusson, dyei; on north, which were also apprised at the instance of the
said John Crosbie from Robert M'Brair, messenger in Dumfries, eldest lawful son and
apparent heir of the late Robert M'Brair, messenger there. And the said John Crosbie
had raised letters of horning and caused John Martin, messenger, on 30th August last,
charge Alexander Barclay and John Euart, bailies of Dumfries, to infeft him in the
lands : To be held of the magistrates and town council for the duties and services used
and wont. Charter written by Robert Boyd, writer in Dumfries, and signed there on
22nd September 1707. Witnesses, John Lanrick of Torrery, town-clerk, and the said
Robert Boyd. [2751, Box 71.
3037. 7th October 1707.] Draft Inventory of Writs (relating to lands in Dalkeith,
as described in previous writs) given in for the purpose of receiving charters, etc., of
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the subjects fium the Duchess of Buccleuch to Sir William Calderwood (of Polton).
7th October 1707. [1816, Box 47.
3038. 7th October 1707.] Instrument of Sa.sinc following on n disposition (dated
at Hamilton, 19th December 1706) by Alexander Baillie of Carnbrue, Margaret Baillie,
his daughter, and Alexander Baillie, younger of Castlecarrie, her hu.sband, selling and
alienating to Robert Baillie, lawful son to the deceased Mr. Henry Baillie of Car-
darroch, the lands of Carnbrue, described in No. 21 .36 supra. Sasine given by John Baillie
of Woodsyde, 7th October, and recorded at Hamilton 1st December, 1707. Witnesses,
Alexander Corse in Carnbrue mill, William Kerr, John Kae, Hugh M'farlane and Gavin
Baillie in Carnbrue. Notary, Mr. James Baillie, of Edinburgh diocese. [224.5, Box 57.
3039. 7th October 1707.] Instrument narrating that Alexander Baillie, younger
of Castlecarrie, with his own hands gave sasine to the above-designed Robert Baillie
of the lands of Over and Nether Castlecarrie, in the parish of Falkirk and shire of
Stirling ; in warrandice and security of the above lands of Carnbrue against certain
debts. The creditors and others named are — Alexander Baillie of Braidhurst, the late
John Baillie, younger of St. John.skirk, William Baillie of Hillhead, William Patoun,
merchant in Edinburgh, Archibald Clelland of Knowhoblchill, Archibald Hamilton, son
to Gabriel Hamilton of Westburn, Patrick Count Leslie of Balquhine, William Sommer-
vell of Corhouse, William Baillie of Lammingtoun. Given 7th October, and recorded
in the general register 3rd December, 1 707. Same notary as in preceding writ. Wit^
nesses, Alexander Wardlaw, chamberlain to the Earl of Wigtown, Thomas Baird, officer
at Cumbernatdd, and others. [2246, Box 57.
3040. 7th October 1707.] Instrument of Sasine, in terms of an obligation by the
above-named Robert Baillie, in favour of his spouse, Mauy Brisbane, daughter of the
late Mr. Matthew Brisbane, M.D., in Glasgow, of a liferent annuity from the lands of
Carnbrue. Given 7th October, and recorded at Hamilton 1st December, 1707. Same
notary and witnesses as in No. 3038 supra. John Baillie of Woodsyde acts for Mary
Brisbane. [2247, Box 57.
3041. 25th May 1708.] Instrument of Sasine narrating a precept in a crown
charter of adjudication, of date at Edinburgh, 4th August 1703, in favour of George
Home of Whitfield, of eight husband-lands called the Mains of West Reston, with mill,
etc. etc., in the parish of Coldingham and shire of Berwick ; which lands were on 23rd
February 1683 adjudged from Patrick Home of West Reston in favour of ^largaret
Paterson, relict of the late Mr. Thomas Hepburn, rector of Auldhamstocks, her heirs,
etc., and were on 21st March 1G96 disponed by her in favour of the said George Home.
The said lands were also on 3rd March 1684 adjudged from Patrick Home to Alex-
ander Robertson, mealdealerC!) in Eymouth, who on 19th June 1703 disponed them
to said George ; who also had a disposition of the same from Jean Home, eldest daughter
of the late John Home of West Reston, and Adam Barclay at West Reston, her hus-
band. George Home then disponed the lands on 27th June 1704 to Sir Patrick Home,
elder of Rentoun, and he on 22nd May 1708 granted the lands to Mr. John Home,
younger of Rentoun, assigning also the adjudications. Sasine given 25th May 1708
by William Paxton, dweller in AA'estrestoun, to William Puives, tailoi' there, on behalf
of Mr. John Home. Witnesses, Alexander Pui'ves in Westreston, John Purves, his
son, William Paxton, younger, there, and Mr. Samuel Douglas in Coldingham. Notary,
John Edington, of Edinburgh diocese. No docquet of registration. [2315, Box 59.
1709] THE LAING CHARTERS 703
3042. 4th June 1708.] Precept of Clare Constat by John, Earl of Wigtown, for
infefting Bethia Gilmure, only lawful daughter of the said William Gilmure, now
deceased, as heir of her father, in the 8s. 2d. land in East Borland, as in precept of 24th
June 1704, No. 3011 mpra. Dated at Cumbernauld, 4th June 1708. Witnesses, James
Young, mei'chant in Denny, and John Wardlaw, writer in Edinburgh. [1856, Box 48.
3043. 10th .September 1708.] Burgess Ticket of the burgh of Edinburgh, in
favour of 'Coll. Patrick Ogilvie.' Dated at Edinburgh, 10th September 1708.
[3290, Box 87.
3044. 10th September 1708.] Burgess Ticket of the city of Edinburgh, in favour
of Mr. William Dalrymple of Glenmure. 10th September 1708. [16.56, Box 42.
3045. 24th September 1708.] Burgess Ticket of the city of Edinburgh, in favour
of Sii; AViLLiAM Gordon of Delfollie. 24th September 1708. [16.57, Box 42.
3046. -5th October 1708.] Precept of Clare Constat by Robert Lundie of that Ilk,
superior, in favour of Anna, Isobella, Sophia, Margaret, and Mary Lundie, as
lawful daughters and nearest heirs of the late James Lundie, for infefting them in the
Keirs and Damside and the Mains of Strathairlie, bounded and described as in former
writs, No. 2544 and 2626 supra, being parts of the lands of Strathairlie. At Lundin,
5th October 1708. Witnesses, Sir John Inglis of Cramond, baronet, Mr. William
Arthur, M.D., Humphrey Lundin, wi'iter in Edinburgh, and others. [750, Box 21.
3047. 20th December 1708.] Listrument of Sasine proceeding on and narrating
the foregoing precept, of part of Strathairlie. Sasine given by James Hunter in
Bruntisland, 20th December 1708, and recorded at Cupar, 11th February 1709.
Witnesses, Robert Seton, merchant, Bruntisland, A\'alter Brabener, writer. Largo,
and David Cornfoot in Stratharlie. James Adam, notary. [751, Box 21.
3048. 27th December 1708.] Tack by David Pitcairn of Forthar to Robert
Watson of Miresyde, letting to the latter the roume called the Clovestone, with
pasturage for two cows and a horse, etc., for nineteen years at £5 Scots yearly, and
other conditions. At Welltree of Forthar, 27th December 1708. John Lindsay of
Kirk Forthar, and others, witnesses. [1616, Box 41.
3049. 10th July [1708-1711.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept of
dare constat dated at the Canongate, 10th July [ ], by James, Duke of Queensberry
and Dover, for infefting Isobella and Henrietta Douglas, now of Stenhouse,
daughters of the late John Douglas of Stenhouse, as heirs of their father, in the ten-
raerk lands of Stenhouse, with mill. The document has been cut and the names of
some lands appear to be wanting, but the following are named, either as in the holdin>'
of Stenhouse or otherwise — ' Thirsliemcrk, Margneston, Margwalloch, and Margirdoch ' ;
also the 40s. lands of Killiwarran, the 40s. lands of Alpine, the 50s. lands of Stran-
milligan and Killmark, and the 30s. lands of Margmone and Clachwhinnoch — all in
the barony of Glencairn : held of the duke in feu-farni for 40s. yeai'ly. The writ must
be dated between 1708 and 1711. [3219, Box 84.
3050. 7th May 1709.] Burgess Ticket of the burgh of Ayr, admitting William
Millar, writer in Edinburgh, as burgess and gild brother. 7th May 1709. [1154,
Box 30.
704 CALENDAR OF [1709
3051. 3rd June 1709.] Receipt for the Teinds of Little Hutton to MuNOO Dobie
AND Co. Signed by Lord Stormont and his factor. Comlongan, 3rd Juno 1709.
[909, Box 25.
3052. -1st July 1710.] Iii.strumcnt narrating the resignation on behalf of the
late Jean Buchanan, spouse to Archibald Campbell of Easter Torrie, and the said Archi-
bald, of the lands of Easter Torrie, in favour of their sons, .ToHN Campbell and Robert
Campbell of Balvie, W.S., and the resignation by the said John of his portion, and also
of the lands of Oatter and Dalnottar, with fishings in Clyde, etc., in the parish of West
Kilpatrick and shire of Dumbarton, to his brother Robert. Done at Edinburgh, 21st
July 1710. William Caddell, of Dunblane diocese, notary. [729, Box 23.
3053. 26th July 1710.] Crown Charter of the lands of Easter Torry, Oatter, and
Dalnottar, as in preceding writ, in favour of Robert Campbell of Balvie, W.S., in
terms of his brother's resignation. 2Gtli July 1710. [830, Box 23.
3054. 24th August 1710.] Listrument of Sasinc following on the above crown
charter to Robert Campbell of Balvie, W.S. Dated 24th August, and recorded
in the general register 16th October, 1710. William Cochrane, of Glasgow diocese,
notary. [831, Box 23.
3055. 4th September 1710.] Retour of General Service (with brieve from
chancery attached, dated 29th Aiigust 1710) of Janet Charters, lawful daughter of
Charles Charters, merchant in Edinburgh, as lawful and nearest heir of provision of
her cousin-german once removed, Henry Leslie, lawful son of the late Mr. George Leslie,
minister at Holyrood, and Elizabeth Charters, his spouse. In New Council-house of
burgh of Edinburgh, 4th September 1710. [2236, Box 56.
3056. 13th November 1710.] Charter by Anna, Duchess of Buccleuch, gi-anting
to John Borthwick, cooper in Leith, and Janet Wilkie, his spouse, and to Joseph,
their son and heir, a tenement of land and croft, formerly the late Robert Yool's, in the
town of Lugtoun, Ijnng between the road from Edinburgh to Dalkeith on the north and
Lugtoun Bank on south, the ' Orchyeard ' on the east, and the late David Wood's lands
on west ; also that particle of land of the barony of Lugtoun on the east side of the
High Street of the town of Lugtoun, between the lands of the late Heich, one of
the bailies of Dalkeith on east, the way from Edinburgh to Dalkeith on west, the lands
formerly of the late Alexander Meggat in Dalkeith on south, and the late William
Borth\^'ick's lands on north ; resigned by the said John. Feu-farm, 13s. 4d. and 2s.
Scots respectively. Dalkeith, 13th November 1710. [897, Box 25.
3057. 13th November 1710.] Charter by Anne, Duchess of Buccleuch, ratifying
a disposition made by Elizabeth Calderwood, relict of the late John Denholm, to her
brother-german, Alexander Calderwood, bailie in Dalkeith, of an acre of arable land
in Thornycruik ; and further granting a precept of dare constat in favom- of Sir Willum
Calderwood, advocate, as nearest and lawful heir of the late Alexandei' Calderwood,
bailie in Dalkeith, and Janet Moffat, his father and mother, in various lands in Thorny-
cruik, Langside, and others, and the tenement on the north side of the High Street of
Dalkeith, as described in previous writs. Cf. Nos. 2368, 2704, and 2706 siq^ra : To be
held for the duties specified. At Dalkeith, 13th November 1710. Witnesses, Benjamin
Robinson, the granter's secretary, and Hugh Somervell, W.S., Edinburgh. [1518, Box 39.
1710] THE LAING CHARTERS 705
3058. 13th November 1710.] Charter by Anne [.Scott], Duchess of Buccleuch,
etc., granting to Sir William Calderwood, advocate, certain husband-lands and acres
in Darling's acre, Stonelaws and Noltlaws, as described ; also a husband-land on the
north side of the High Street of Dalkeith, bounded by the tenement of the late John
"Watson on east and that of the late William Giffert on west, excepting the subjects
described in disposition of 23rd March 1705, No. 3019 supra, by Thomas Ellis, W.S. ;
other persons named in connection with the lands, which are those described of date
25th September 1627, No. 2001 supra, being the late Thomas Eleis, W.S., Alexander
Main, chirurgeon in Dalkeith, the late George Urquhart, writer in Edinburgh, .son of
the late Mr. James Urquhart, minister at Galashiels (heir to the late George Urquhart,
his uncle), the late Alison Gourly, daughter of Gilbert Gourly of Grange, and her
nephew, John Gourly, writer in Edinburgh, the late Francis Scott, keeper of the miiuite-
book of council and session, and those named in No. 3035 supra : To be held in
feu for the sums specified. Dalkeith, 13th November 1710. Witnesses, Benjamin
Eobinson, secretary to the duchess, and Hugh Somervell, writer in Edinburgh.
[681. Box 20.
3059. 13th November 1710.] Charter by Anne, Duchess of Buccleuch, etc.,
confirming a disposition, dated 22nd December 1697, by William Hopkirk, merchant,
burgess of Edinburgh, with consent of Jean Johnstoun, his spouse, granting to William
Douglas, merchant in Dalkeith, and Elizabeth Douglas, his spouse, the siu-vivor of
them and their children, six acres of land, viz. : that acre of arable land in the territory
of Dalkeith, called Stonnielaws, containing seven butts of land, whereof one lies in the
haugh on east side of the Cowbridge, between the lands of old occupied by Thomas
Giflert on north and on south ; another butt lying in the Swinefoord, between the lands
of Mr. John Nimble on east and those of William Veitch, afterwards of Thomas
Watson, on west, and one ' Spottie-gair ' butt on the south end of the same ; another
butt thereof, called a 'Stonelaw butt,' between Nimble's lands on east and Yeitch's
lands on west ; another butt, ^vith same lioundaries ; another butt, called a ' Mure butt,'
between Nimble's lands on south and Veitch's on north, and the last butt thereof,
called a 'Loanhead,' between the Satyregate on north and the lands formerly of Robert
Porteous on south ; also those two acres of arable land, \'iz. : three butts lying in that
shot of land called the Brounhill, between the lands formerly of James Cranstoun on
south and those formerly of Mr. John Nimble on north, the other butt thereof lying on
the east side of the lands called ' Sandiengs,' one butt thereof lying between the said
James Cranstoun's lands on both sides, and the other butt having James Cranstoun's
lands on east and Thomas Giftert's on west, and other three ))utts of said two acres
lying in the field called the 'Nolt racks,' two lying contiguous between the land of
.Tames Cranstoun on east and that of George Hugh [Heigh] on west, and the third butt
bounded by Cranstoun's land on east and that of the late James Allan in Corstorphine
on west, and a Langburn butt of the same at the end of Broomhills, between Cranstoun's
land on north and the Langside-burn on the south ; also other three acres of arable
land in Dalkeith, viz. : the first acre lying in that shot of land called the Stonnielaws,
with the lands of William Calderwood 0!i east and those of William Veitch, afterwards
of Thomas Gourly, on west, the second acre lying in the field called Thornycrooks,
between Calderwood's lands on east and those of the said James Allan, then of Thomas
Gourly, on west, and the third and last acre in the field called the Crofts between the
lands of the said Robert Porteous on cast and William Calderwood's on west — all in
the lordship and regality of Dalkeith : The lands to be held of the granter for the
reddendo of lOs. .Scots for that acre of land in Stonnielaws and two acres of land in
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Bioomhills and Noltraicks, and 10s. Scots for the three acres in the fields called
Stonnielaw, Thornycrooks, and Crofts, j'early, in name of fen-farm, with three suits of
court, etc. Charter dated at the palace of Dalkeith, 13tli November 1710. Benjamin
Eobinson and Hugh Somervell, witnesses. [1911, Box 40.
3060. 29th January 1711.] Precept of Cluri' ConMat by Messrs. John Shaw and
William Brown, ministers of the cluncli of South Leith, with the ciders and deacons, as
preceptors of the chapels of St. Anthony and St. James, and superiors of the subjects
named, in favour of Waiter Duncan, cooper ('vietoris') in the town of Leith, for
infefting him as heir of his father, the late James Duncan, mariner ('nauta') in New-
haven, in seven houses (now six lower and two higher houses, presently possessed by
Thomas Mure, George Lnndie, Margaret Bathgate, Jane Lind (?), John Bizet, John
Souter, Margaret and Koliert Duncan) in the territory of Newhaven and sheriffdom of
Edinburgh, between the said chapel of St. James and the lands some time belonging to
Patrick Wilson's heirs, then to Thomas Eobertson, on west, the links of Newhaven on
east, the highway on south, and the lands some time of James Anderson on north :
Held of the grantei's in fen-farm for £'2, Is. 8d. Scots yearly, with duplicand at entry of
heirs. At South Leith, 29th January 1711. Witnesses, John Selkrig, precentor at
said church, James Meldrum, dweller in Leith, and James Ilutcheson, the granter's
clerk, of St. Anthony. [227S, Box .58.
3061. 12th February 1711.] Letters of Tutory, under the quarter seal, by Queen
Anne, appointing Mary Bri.sisane, now relict of llobert Baillie of Carnbrue [cf. 7th
October 1707, No. .'5040 Kiqint'], to be tutrix-dative of their son, Matthew Baillie.
Edinburgh, 12th February 1711. [2248, Box .57.
3062. 13th September 1711.] Charter by the Magistrates and Council of the
burgh of Culross, granting to John Erskine of Balgounie that part of the common
moor of the burgh, extending to thirteen and a half acres, bounded by the said John's
lands of (Tallowrig on north, Blairhall on east, the highway on south, and the part of
the moor enclosed by George Wilson of Sands on west : To be held in feu-farm for
£1, Gs. 8d. yearly duty. At Culross, 1.3th September 1711. Witnesses, James Peacock
and Alexander Mitchell, officers of burgh, and AVilliam Muirhead, clerk thereof. Seal
of burgh attached. [2317, Box 59.
3063. Cth April 1712.] Instrument of Sasine following and narrating a precept,
dated 22nd June 1711, by (xeorge Lind of Gorgie, merchant in Edinburgh, for infefting
his spouse, Jean Montgomery, in the lands of Gorgie mill, with manor-place, and the
two corn-mills of Goi'gie and ten acres of land, bounded as described in No. 2334 supra,
the cot-houses being liuilt by John Brown, great-grandfather of Andrew Brown now of
Braid, in the parish of St. Cuthbert's and shire of Edinburgh, with teinds, etc. ; also
that part of the lands of Merchiston some time possessed by John Broun of Gorgie mill,
on the west side of the lands called the Kingsknow, consisting of eleven acres, two
roods, twenty-eight falls of arable land, bounded on west by the Gorgie burn from the
head to the foot of the same, on the north by a green balk of land lying to the foot
thereof, which divided the lands from John Broun's lands, on the east by march stones
set down, and on the south by the highway to Edinburgh, Avith teinds so far as the late
Lord Napier had right thereto: To be held in liferent in contentation of an annuity
of 600 merks under their marriage contract, dated 10th October 1694 ;and (as
warrandice land.s) the lands of Eeidhall in the parish of Hailes [cf. Nos. 261-5 and
1713] THE LAING CHARTERS 707
2621 supra]. Sasine given Gth April, and recorded in general register 3rd May, 1712.
[852, Box 24.
3064. 14th January 1713.] Charter by John, Earl of Mar, etc. [the Jacobite
Earl], on the ground that ' it will be a great improvement, and for the advantage of all
having interest, to grant few chartouris of small parcels of ground for building of
houses and making of yainls [gardens] in and about the burgh of regalitiu of Alloa,'
granting to WiLLi.VM Rennik, merchant in Alloa, and MARIE Mackie, his wife, and
their heirs, etc., a portion of land [of which the description cannot be distinctly given
as the writ is a good deal defaced] at a yearly fcn-duty of £1, 5s. Scots. Edinburgh,
14th January 1713. [2905, Uo.\ 76.
3065. 24th January 1713.] E.xtract Retour of James Graham of Gartur, as
heir of his uncle. Captain John Grahame, lately in a regiment of foot. At Canongalc,
24th .January 1713. [2299, Box 58.
3066. 19th June 1713.] Burgess Ticket in favour of Captain George Dunbar,
younger of Mochrum, as burgess, etc., of Edinburgh. 19th June 1713. [1155, Box 30.
3067. 11th July 1713.] Extract Retour, made befoi'e Robert Craig, one of the
bailies of Edinburgh, of Anxa Bruce, spouse of .John Carstairs of Kilconquhar, as
nearest and lawful heir of her father, the late Sir William Bruce of Kinross, by virtue
of an entail made by the late Sir William in favour of his heirs-male or female by
marriage with Dame INIagdalene Scot, whom failing, to his heirs liy Christian, Dowager
Marchioness of .Montrose, whom failing, to Anna Bruce, his only lawful daughter by
Dame Mary Hacket, his first spouse, dated 8th March 1708, and legistered 11th July
1710. At Edinburgh, 11th .Inly 1713. Cf. No. 3322 /»/™. [1487, Box 38.
3068. 11th August 1713.] Burgess Ticket in favour of John M'CtOWAN, W.S.,
as a liurgess of the Canongate. Andrew Hathorn and Andrew Falconer, bailies of said
burgh, and John Forl)es, treasurer. 11th August 1713. [873, Box 24.
3069. 15th August 1713.] Procuratory by Andrew Lundie of Strathairly for
resigning his lands in the hands of his superior [neither procurators nor superior are
named]. Edinburgh, 15th August 1713. Witnesses, Hugh Somervell, W.S., Edin-
burgh, and Thomas Gibson, his servitor. [752, Box 21.
3070. 15th October 1713.] Instrument narrating that Mr. David Lundin, advocate,
as piocurator for Andrew Liuidin of Strathairly, resigned into the hands of Robert
Lundin of that Ilk, his superior, his lands of Strathairly (except Keirs and Damside
and the Mains of Strathairly), and also the same procurator acting for Ann, Isobel,
Sophia, Margaret, and Mary Lundie, heirs-portioners of the late James Lundie of
Drumeldric, with consent of Humphrey Lundin, writer, husband of Isobel, and the said
Andrew, husband of i\lary, resigned their lands, the Keirs, Damside, and Mains of
Strathairly, all for due infeftment to be given to Andrew Lundin of Strathairly, which
was given by the superior in the dwelling-house of Alexander Cliisholni, vintner in
Drummachil, 15th October 1713. Witnesses, Walter Brabener, writer in Nether Largo,
and Alexander Chisholm. Mr. John Thomson, of St. Andrews diocese, notiuy public.
[753, Box 21.
708 CALENDAR OF [1714.
3071. llth June 17 li.] Instrument of Sasine given by John Bridie, one of the
bailies of Crail, to Makcjaket DiscuiNGTOirN, spouse of Andi-ew liohertson of Troistrie
(deceased), of certain acres of land in the burgh of Crail, at the Bowbutts, the east
bridge, and the Pottergate, as described in the writs belonging to her late husband.
Done 14th June 1714. Recorded at Crail, IGth June same year. Witnesses, George
Robertson, tieasurer of Crail, Mr. William Row, schoolmaster of the burgh, Robert
Watson, merchant, burgess there, and others. George Dishingtoun, of St. Andrews
diocese, notary. [634, Box 18.
3072. 16th June 1714.] Burgess Ticket of the city of P^dinburgh in favour of the
RicniT Hon. Richahd, Viscount of Irvine. 16th June 1714. [16.")S, Box 42.
3073. 26th November 1714.] Burgess Ticket of the buigh of Linlithgow in
favour of Andrew Purdik, merchant in Edinburgh. 26th Novemljer 1714. [1263,
Box 33.
3074. 24th December 1714.] Commission by John, Duke of Marlborough, etc.,
appointing John Burgess, master gunner and bumliardier, as master gunner, etc., of
his Majesty's garrison of Annapolis Royal, at four shillings per diem, from 1st January
next. 24th December 1714. [2011, Box 51.
3075. 12th February 1715.] Charter by King George the First, granting to
Lieutenant-Colonel John Balfour of Farnie, and the heirs-male of his body, etc.,
whom failing, to Major Henry Balfour and the heirs-male of his body, whom failing,
to the elder heir-female of the body of the late Robert, Lord Burghlie, and the heirs-
male of her body, whom failing, to the next hcir-fcmale and her hoirs-malc, whom all
failing, to the nearest heirs of the late Lord Burghlie, the lands of Strickinnes (except
as excepted) in the lordship of St. Andrews and .sheriffdom of Fife. Reddendo, feu-
duty of £77, Gs. 8d. Scots yearly. Edinburgh, 12th Febiniary 1715. [1595, Box 41.
3076. 8th June 1715.] Act of Admission into the Royal Company of Archers in
favour of MuNGO Campbell, son of the deceased Mr. Robert Campbell, minister at
Blair of Athole. 8th June 1715. [2825, Box 73.
3077. 25th June 1715.] Instrument of Sasine following upon a disposition, dated
24th July 1708, by George Anderson, merchant, burgess of Haddington, for himself
and as administrator for George Anderson, his eldest lawful son, procreated between-
him and the late Grissell Smyth, his spouse, and one of the two heirs-poi'tioners of the
deceased John Smith [common clerk of Haddington], his 'goodschir,' and of the late
Grissel Kyll, his grandmother [spouse of John Smith], in favour of John Millar,
merchant, and Lilias Smyth, his spouse, in terms of which disposition William Hay,
one of the bailies of Haddington, passed (1) to the ground of the half of that third part
of these three tenements of land 'somtyme pertaining to the deceased David Kyll,
baxter there [in Haddington], which third part therefter pertained to the deceast
Grissell Kyll, his youngest lawful daughter, and one of his three airs-portioners, and the
deceast .lohn Smyth, common clerk there, her husband, and therefter to the deceast
(leorge Anderson, - eldest lawful son to George Anderson, merchant, burges there,
procreat between him and the deceast Grissell Smyth, his spouse,' lying on the north
side of Tolbooth Street, between the tenements of the late Laurence Thinn, thereafter
of Patrick Buchanan, then of William Lamb, Jiow of John Aytoun, and the common way
1716] THE LAING CHARTERS 709
respectively, on the east, the tenement successively of the late William Thinn, the late
William Arnot, and Richard Gockburn, now of the said John Smyth's heirs, and the
arable ' butts ' of land pertaining to the said late David Kyll, thereafter to his heirs-
portioners, on the west, the way called ' loadgait ' on the north, and the said Tolbooth
Street on the south ; (2) to that acre of arable land and trees growing thereon, some time
belonging to the said David Kyll, then to the said tirissell Kyll and John Smyth, her
husliand, thereafter to the said George Anderson, lying also in the liberty of said Ijurgh,
beside the 'groopwall' between the lands some time of Peter Cartkettill, then of James
Douglas and his heirs, now of AVilliam Douglas, on west, the lands of John Aytoun's
heirs on the north, the 'strand' called ' Hermondflet strand,' and the town wall
respectively, on tlie south, and the ' loan ' leading northward from Haddington to
Herperdeaii on the east, the said acre comprehending the third part of the tenements
of land bounded above, and also containing the wester part of said tenements, with the
whole houses, etc., of said four tenements from and bewest the wester cheek or part of
the gate or entry to the close, with the whole back houses, malt-kiln, steepstoiie, and
girnells northward from the said wester part of the four tenements to the ))ack-yard,
all lying on the west side of the said close, with the malt-kiln built in the barn-yard in
the north-east ' neuck ' thereof, with a piece of the barn-yard lying on the south-east
part, six ells and a half from east to west and ten between north and south, as measured
by march stones, with free ish and entry to the close and liberty to the well therein, and
ish and entry to the malt-kiln, barn-yard, etc., through the south and north entries,
also liberty to build stairs and entries to the wester part of the tenements if needed,
the close and well to be mutual to both the castor and wester part of the tenements,
as provided in a decree of division obtained before the provost and bailies of said
burgh at the instance of David Kyll's heirs-portioners on 25th April 1687 : and
(3) to that waste tenement of land, with yard and pertinents, belonging to the said
late John Smyth, lying also in said l>urgh, between liie tenement of George Bathgate
on the west, the foresaid three tenements on east and north, and Tolljooth Street on
south. There James Hoom, Inirgess of said burgh, as procui-ator for George Anderson,
resigned the just half of each portion of land in favour of the said John Millar and
Lilias Smyth, to whom the bailie duly gave sasine on iTjth June 1715. \\'itnesses,
Richard Millar, late provost of Haddington, William Burnet and William Grieve,
fleshers there, and William Baillie and Henry Stivenstoun, officers there. Notary,
Patrick Sliech, of Edinburgh diocese. Recorded in burgh register of sasines, etc., on
same date, 25th June 1715. [25G1, Box 66.
3078. '-6th July 1715.] Extract Decree in the summons of aliment raised at the
instance of J.\MES and RoisiNA LUNDIN, children to the deceast Andrew Lundie of
Strathairlie, and Robert Lixdie, joiner in Edinburgh, their tutor-in-law, pursuers,
against Andrew Lundie, now of Strathairlie, defender. The piusuers plead that their
father died intestate and that the defender served himself heir to the whole estate,
and that the pursuers had often desired of the defender, as their elder brother, to make
provision for them, which he refused. The defender averred that tho' the estate was
worth £1395 Scots of yearly rent, it was burdened with debts and with interests to
two liferenters on the estate, naniely. Lady Smiddiegreen and Mrs. Whyte, etc. The
lords of session gave decree for modified aliment to pursuers of 100 merks yearly to
each, to be increased at the deaths of the liferenters. Edinburgh, 26th July 1715.
[75-1, Box 21.
3079. 21st January 1716.] Instrument of Sasine in favour of Mr. John Adair,
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geographer for the kingdom of Scotland, and Jean Oliphant, his spouse, following on
a disposition dated 15th April 1697, in their favour hj' Richard Eaillie, brewer in the
Abbey of Holyroodhouse, of a back-land, as described, formerly belonging to the late
John Ramsa}', trumpeter, then to the late John Tailfer, writer of exchequer (?), and by
his eldest son and heir John Tailfer, with consent of Isabel Lauder, his mother, and
Alexander Tailfer, chirurgeon, his brother, disponed to the said Richard ]5aillie, lying
in the south side of the Canongate, bounded by the lands of John Davidson, then the
Countess of Home, now of the Earl of Moray, and of Mr. Henry Blyth, minister, now
of the heirs of Alexander Kae, some time bailie, as particularly narrated. Hasine given
by Mr. William Lauder, M.D., as bailie, on 21st January, and recorded in the particular
regi.ster 1.5th March, 171G. Witnesses, Mr. James Oliphant, advocate, James Clark,
engraver in the Mint, and others. John Grierson, of Edinburgh diocese, notary public.
[489, Box 1.5.
3080. 2.5th October 1716.] Grant of Pardon, Remission, and Release by King
George the First under the great seal, to Thojias Dkimjiond of Logic Almond, for
treason and rebellion. Dated at Westminster, 25th October 1716. Great seal attached,
much broken. [2815, Box 73.
3081. 26th January 1717.] Instrument of Sasine in favour of the Right
Hon. Sir WilliAiM Caldeunvood of Poltoun, one of the senators of the college
of justice, in terms of a precept dated 4th and 27th December 1716, follo\ving on
charter of date 13th November 1710, No. 3059 siqmt, of the lands and others in
Dalkeith already referred to. Sasine given by Adam Mitchell, fai'iuer in Wester
Coudoun, as bailie, to John Mitchell, writer in Edinburgh, procurator for grantee, on
28th .January, and recorded in the particular register 27th March, 1717. Among
former proprietors or owners of coterminous tenements referred to are those named in
No. 3035 supra and the writ cited ; — the subjects being adjudged in 1698 from James
Urquhart, charged to enter heir to the late George Urquhart, his uncle, to Alison
Gourlay, lawful daughter to Gilbert Gourlay of Grange, and the adjudication acquired
by John Gourlay, writer in Edinburgh, served heir in November 1698 to the said
Alison, his aunt. [1519, Box 39.
3082. 22nd February 1717.] Precept or Brieve by King George the First,
directed to the Stewart of Kirkcudln-ight, ior serving Mr. Da\id Warner as heir to
his father, the late Mr. Thomas Warner, minister of God's word at Balmaclellan.
Dated 22nd February 1717. [2990, Box 78.
3083. 16th April 1717.] Extract Retour of Mi;. David Verner, as nearest and
lawful heir of his father, Mr. Thomas Verner, minister at Balmaclellan, in an annual-
rent . . . [the document is almost whollj' illegible]. At Kirkcudbright, 16th April
1717. [i486. Box 38.
3084. 16th October 1717.] Instrument of Sasine following on a disposition, dated
20th December 1716, by John Dickson, son of the deceased Mr. John Dickson, minister
at Rutherglen, with consent of Barbara Thomson, his spouse, in favour of George
Slowane, merchant in Dalmellington, of a house above the bridge of Dalmellington
and a piece of meadow at the back of churchyard called the church-meadow, with the
cows' gi-ass some time in the late John Kenedy's possession, which is a part of the thirty-
three cows' grass, which ' is the full of the common and cows' lissour of the clauchane
1719] THE LAING CHARTERS 711
mark ' of Dalmellington (Ayrshire), lately possessed by Quintin Dick. Sasine given
16th October, and recorded at Ayr 11th November, 1717. Witnesses to disposition,
Quintin M'Adam of Craigengillan, and others. AVitnesses to sasine, John M'Adam,
younger in Laight, Quintin Dick, portioner of Erriff, William Cargill, schoolmaster in
Dalmellington. Robert Wallace, notary public. [1986, Box 51.
3085. 5th January 1719.] Kxtract Retour of David M'Cvu.ocn, now of Pilton,
as nearest and lawful heir to the brother of his grandfather, Sir Hugh M'Culloch of
Pilton, in the five-merk lands of Inglistone, part of the lands and barony of Newark, in
the parish of Kirkpatrick Irongray and stewartry of Kirkcudbright : held of Robert
Graham, provost of Dumfries. Dated at Edinlnu-gh, .")th January 1719. [485,
Box 14.
3086. 12th February 1719.] Lease by King George the First in favour of
Alexander Millak, as in lease of .3rd February 1699, No. 2976 supra, of the teinds of
Gourlabank, for same period at same rental, also relieving the crown of all further
stipends or augmentations, and upholding the parish church and churchyard, pro rat<i.
Given under the privy seal at Edinburgh, 12th February 1719. [25G6, Box 66.
3087. 1st April 1719.] Charter by William Neilson, provost of Edinburgh,
Robert Craig, Thomas Diuidas, Archibald Wallace, and Andrew Purdie, bailies, granting
to George Home of Kello, their common clerk, a tenement in Edinburgh, some time
belonging to Alexander Govan, then to John Govan, his son and heir, then to James,
son and heir of John, then to Henry Oliphant, writer in Edinburgh, then to Margaret
Oliphant, heir served and retoured to John Oliphant, son and heir of said Henry
Oliphant, and to James Borth^Nnck, writer, her husband, then to Henry Walwood,
merchant in Edinburgh, then to the late William Walwood of Touch, as heir served to
the said Henry, his father — called Walwood's lands, on the south side of the High
Street, between the lands of James Corkie on west, the lands of Libbertoun on
south, and the lands of Archibald Williamson on east, which tenement had by a decree
of alienation and sale, dated 23rd November 1705, by the lords of session at the instance
of John Libbertoun, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh, and Robert Walwood, merchant
there, apparent heir of the late Henry Walwood, merchant, his brother-german and
uncle and apparent heir of the late William AValwood of Touch, against Mr. David
Pitcairn of Dreghorn, Anderson, his spouse, Patrick Pitcairn, junior of Dreghorn,
the late Janet Pitcairn, relict of the late William Walwood, and the said George Home,
then her spouse, Sir William Calderwood, advocate, Alexander Hay, iron-worker in
Edinburgh, son of the late Samuel Hay, wood-worker, .John .Tollie, merchant in Edin-
burgh, Agnes Boimar, relict of the late .Tames Walwood of Touch, David Bonnar of
, Margaret Bonnar, his sister, James A\'ahvood, Euphemia Walwood, spouse of
John Forrester of Chambertoun, and him for his interest, Margaret Walwood, relict of
Walker, lately provost of Dunfermline, and other creditors of the said Henry and
\\'illiam Walwood, — been sold to the said Robert Walwood, and sold by him to the
said George Home and the late Janet Pitcairn, then his spouse : To be held of the
granters, etc., in feu-farm for forty merks Scots yearly. Edinburgh, 1st April 1719.
Sasine recorded on back as given 3rd April same year. [1591, Box 41.
3088. 11th August 1719.] Burgess Ticket admitting Mr. James Don, advocate,
as a burgess, etc., of the burgh of Jedburgh. Dated 11th August 1719. Burgh seal
attached, somewhat indistinct. [307, Box 9.
712 CALENDAR OF [1719
3089. 22nd August 1719.] Charter by Sir Thomas Bruce Hope of Kinross,
baronet, granting to Thomas Gi!.\hame, chirurgeon-apothpcary in Cupar, the lands of
Easter Pitscottie, with mill and mill-lands, with nmltures and pertinents, as presently
possessed by John Dun, tenant, in the barony of Craighall, parish of Ceres, and
sherifldom of Fife: To be held in feu-farm for yearly payment of £214, 10s. Scots
money, with twelve bolls bear and ten bolls oatmeal. Reserving right to dig for coals,
etc. At Kiiu-oss, 22nd August 1719. Witnesses, Thomas Finlay. sheriff-depute of
Kinross (writer of deed), and Thomas Lindsay, his servitor. [24.'i7, Box 02.
3090. 30th January 1720.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in an
heritable bond (dated at Dairy, Edinbiu-gh, IGth January 1720) by Archibald, Earl of
Itosebery, in favour of Mr. Alex^VNDER Pitcarn, W.S., of an annualrent of 500 merks,
for a principal sum of 10,000 merks, secured over the lands of Newington, in the jiari.sh
of St. Cuthbert's, Edinburgh, purchased by Mr. Pitcairn from Mr. "William Lauder, M.l).,
Edinburgh, and by the said Earl from Mr. Pitcairn, the lands to be redeemed liy pay-
ment of the simi within the church of St. C4iles at the Earl of Murray's tomb. Wit-
nesses to bond, James Armour, writer in Edinburgh, and his servitors, James Dewar
and David Grant. Sasine given by the said James Armour, as bailie, .30th Jainiary,
and recorded in the jwrticular register 2.5th March, 1720. Witnesses, the said James
Dewar, Peter Crichton, servitor of grantee, and Robert Ramsay, dweller in Edinburgh.
Notary, Archibald Pitcarn, of Edinburgh diocese. [.3105, Box SI.
3091. 9th March 1720.] Blazon under the signatuie of Sir Alexander Erskine of
Cambo, knight, Lyon King of Arms, setting forth the arms of Robert Fullerton of
Craighall, W.S., etc., eldest son of Robert Fullerton of Craighall, who was son of Mr.
William Fullerton of Craighall, a third son of the family of Fullerton of that Ilk.
Matriculated — Argent, a cheveron betwixt three ottei's' heads erased, nales, etc. ; crest, a
camel's head and neck erased, proper. Motto, Lux IN Tenerris. Edinburgh, 9th March
1720. [2273, Box 57.
3092. IGth May 1721.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept directed to
Roderick Mackenzie in Culduthell, as bailie, in a disposition and assignation, dated 24th
May 1718, by John Eraser of Errogy, with consent of Hugh Eraser, his eldest lawful
son l)y his wife, Margory Shaw, granting and assigning to William Fra.ser of Bell
Loan, under reversion, part of the lands of Bell Loan, Kilncroft, the two Lurgs, and
other lands named and possessed as described, lying within the castle-lands of Inver-
ness, parish and shire thereof, referied to in a wadset, dated 14th January 1G85, between
the late Malcolm Fraser of Culduthel and the said John Fraser and his now deceased
spouse. Witnesses to disposition, George Forbes, writer in Inverness, and Thomas
Eraser (writer of deed), also writer there. Sasine given 16th, and recorded at Forres
29th, May 1721. Witnesses, Alexander Fraser, merchant in Invei-ness, John Mackintosh
and Donald Finlayson, glo\ers there. John Taylor, of Moray diocese, notary public.
See also Nos. 2836 supra and 3153 iiifr((. [1602, Box 41.
3093. 20th May 1721.] Instrument of Sasine following on an heritable bond of
security by Alexander Miller of Gourlabank, dated at Haddington, 20th April 1 72 1,
granting to Archirald Miller, merchant, burgess in Haddington, an annualrent of
200 merks from the lands of Shirrielies and otheis, as described of date 18th February
1602, No. 1423 supra, in the constabulary of Haddington, etc. Witnesses to disposition,
Patrick Begbie and Alexander Bower, dyers in Haddington, and Alexander Ainslie,
1723] THE LAING CHARTERS 713
writer there. Sasine given 20th May, and recorded in the particular register 14th
July, 1721. Witnesses, David Forrest, second lawful son of David Forrest of Gimmers-
milns, John Keid, framework-knitter, Haddington, and the above Patrick Begbie and
Alexander Ainslie. Notary, John Ainslie, of Edinburgh diocese. [2567, Box 66.
3094. 18th October 1722.] Extract lietour of Service of William Thomson as
heir-genei-al of his father, William Thomson, in Newmylne of Durno. Inverurie, 18th
October 1722. [800, Box 22.
3095. 22nd December 1722.] Instrument of .Sasine following on a contract of
marriage (dated 7th August 1722) between Thomas Drummond of Logiealmond and
MiSTRES.s Grizel Lesly, fourth lawful daughter of the late David, Lord Newark,
whereby he bound and obliged himself to infeft Grizel Lesly, his spouse, in liferent in
an annuity of 2500 merks Scots from the lands of Logic, called Logiealmond, and
Landowie or Findowie, and others, the names of which are illegible, all lying in the
shire of Perth. Sasine given 22nd, and recorded at Perth 24th, December 1722.
Witnesses, Mr. Charles Kinnaird, brother of the late Patrick, Lord Kinnaird, Mr.
Robert Jameson, minister, and Thomas Menzies, gardener at Logie. Notary, .John
Mercer, of St. Andrews diocese. [281G, Box 73.
3096. 22nd May 1723.] Burgess Ticket of the burgh of Edinburgh in favour of
.Tame.s Kerr, jeweller, etc., in right of his father, Thomas Kerr, goldsmith, etc. 22nd
May 1723. See also No. 3271 mfra. [1187, Box 31.
3097. 4th November 1723.] Precept of Glare Constat by Walter Kerr, younger of
Littledean, for infefting Andrew Plummeu, doctor of medicine, as heir of his late
father, Gavin Plummer, merchant in Edinburgh, in an annualrent of £60 sterling
(interest of £1000 sterling) from the lands of Littledean, otherwise called Maxtoun,
and burgh and Ijarony of the same ; the town and lands of Maxtoun, as possessed by
the late Sir John Kerr, and the other lands of Maxtoun called Rutherfurd's lands,
acquired by the deceased Andrew Ker of Littledean from the late Earl of Traquair ;
also the kirklands of Lessudden, commonly called St. Boswells lands, with fishings on
Tweed, with teindsheaves ; the kirklands with the glebe and manse of the ' vicary ' of
Maxtoun, extending to twelve and a half acres, some time pertaining to James Kerr of
Newbottle, and occupied by the said late Sir John Kerr ; sixteen acres of land with the
burn mill called 'St. Boswells miln,' with mill-lands, etc., pertaining to the 'vicary' of
Lessudden, all lying in the parishes of Maxtoun and St. Boswells and sherifl'dom of Rox-
burgh ; also ' the carrucat of land and peice of the Quadrary of Auldwardane,' with the
messuage and yard commonly called ' the Plewland,' with the tofts, crofts, and yard of
Maxtoun, with fuel, common pastiu-e, and easements belonging to the town of Newton
as to the town of Maxtoun in the barony of Maxtoun and said sherifldom ; also the
lands of Nenthorne, as acquired liy the said late Andrew Kerr, with pertinents all in
the bailiary of Lauderdale and sheriH'dom of Berwick, with teinds, parsonage, and
vicarage, all united in one barony called Littledean ; and that under reversion in terms
of an heritable bond dated 13th, 26th, and 29th September 1710 by the granter, with
consent of .John, Duke of Ro.xburgh, heir to his brother, Robert, Earl of Roxburgh,
who was heir to his father, Roliert, Earl of Roxbuigh, John Carre of Cavers, heir to the
late Robert, Lord .Jedburgh, Andrew Rntherfurd, son and heir to John Rutherfurd of
Edgerstoun, Andrew Ker of Moristoun, George Rutherfurd of Fairnington, son and heir
to the late George Rutherfurd of Fairnington, Thomas Haliburton of Ne^vmains, son
4x
714 CALENDAR OF [1723
and heir to John Haliburton of Newmains, Robert Pringle, now of Clifton, son and heir
to Andrew Pringle, designed in the charter underwiitten, brother-german to Kobert
Pringle of Clifton, and Brown of Blackburn, brother and heir to Captain .Tames
Brown of Blackburn, with consent of whom the granter has power to sell or burden the
above lands, conform to a charter under the great seal, 10th February 1681, to the said
late Andrew Kerr and the granter atid other heirs of tailzie : The said annualrent to be
held lilench of the granter. Dated at Maxtoun, 4th November 1723. Witnesses,
Andrew Kerr, the granter's brother-german, and John Haliburton, son to Andrew Hali-
burton, W.S. Cf. Nos. 969, 2155, 2582, 2732, 2743, and 2744 supra. [2931, Box 77.
3098. IGth November 1723.] Instrument of Sasine following on the above pre-
cept of dare constat. Sasine given 1 6th November, and recorded in the general register
2nd December, 1723. Witnesses, William >Sandilands, wright in Craigover, Willi.am
Burn, mason in Maxtoun, and .John Halilnirton, son to Andrew Haliburton, W.S.
Notary, Andrew Haliburton, of Glasgow diocese. [2098, Box 52.
3099. 16th November 1723.] Disposition by Sir John Clerk of Penniciiick,
baronet, in favour of John Portous, smith in Lasswade, and AfiNES Chisi.om, his
spouse, of a house and j'ard, formerly posse.ssed by the said John, lying on the west
side of the High Street of Lasswade, bounded by .James Simpson's house and yard on
south and west, and on north by barn belonging to tenant of I^asswade, in the village
and parish of Lasswade and shire of Edinburgh ; reserving from the said .John liberty
to brew ale, strong waters or other liquor, or of ' tapping or vending ' the same, or of
taking in * coatters without sufficient testificats,' without licence from the granter : To
l)e held of the granter, his heirs and successors, in feu-farm and heritage for ever, for a
yearly payment of 10s. Scots in name of feu, beginning at Martinmas 1716, notwith-
standing the date hereof. Doubling the fen at each entry of heirs, and paying suits in
the granter's barony courts, and grinding their grain at the granter's mill of Keavock,
with other services ; the said John also keeping up the house and yard dyke after they
are repaired, under pain of the same falling into the granter's hands. The deed written
by William Pursell, coal grieve in Lonhead, and signed at Lonhcad, 16th November
1723. Witnesses, Mr. James Fairliairn, factor to Sir .John, and .James Johnston,
oversman in I^onhead. [1520, Box 39.
3100. 12th December 1723.] Precept of Clare Constat by Janet Gourlay, relict of
.James Nicolsoun of Trabroun, superior of the lands, narrating that the deceased John
Wadderstoun, only son to the deceast Simeon ^\'adderstoun of Overhouden, father to
.James W.ujdekstoun, died last vest in those parts or pendicles of the barony of Trabroun,
called Overhouden and Upper and Nether Carse Mures, as lately possessed by Adam
Somervaill, tenant there, and afterwards by the said Simon and .John, with pasturage
in the commonty called ' Widcopen,' lying in the barony of Trabroun, bailiery of
Lauderdale, and .shire of Berwick, and that the .said .James is nearest and lawfid heir to
the said John ; therefore directing that he be infeft in the said lands : To be held in
feu-farm for £215 Scots, yearly. Edinburgh, 12th December 1723. Witnesses, Mr.
John JNIitchelson of Middletoun, Gavin Thomson, writer in Edinburgh, and others.
[769, Box 22.
3101. 16th July 1725.] Bond by Charles Cathcart, Sir Hew Dalrj-mple of North
Berwick, baronet. Sir John Shaw of Greenock, baronet, and Sir .James Stewart of
Goodtrees, baronet, that the said Charles Cathcart shall faithfully fulfil his office of
1726] THE LAING CHARTERS 715
receiver-general of his Majesty's land-tax. Signed and sealed 16th July 1725. [583,
Box 17.
3102. 13th August 1725.] Receipt by James Monro, minister of Kettle parish,
to Alexandeh KiNSJUN, tenant in the 'holeniiln' of Forthar, of stipend crop 1724.
13th August 1725. [1621, Box 41.
3103. 1725.] Account between Ivobert Kus.sell and Thomas Elder, and the
Laird of Forthar, for work done and victual, etc., received. 1725. [1C19, Box 41.
3104. 5th October 1725.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding on a charter, dated
4th October 1725, containing a clause of novodamus and precept of sasine, by Dugald
Lamont of that Ilk, as superior, in favour of Sir James Campdell, baronet, of Aucbiii-
brcck, in the lands of Ai'dchalmsaig and others named, lying in the barony of Inveryne
and shire of Argyll, reserving liferent to Dame Susanna Campbell, spouse of the .said
Sir James. Witnesses to precept, Mr. John Campbell of Otter, Mr. Alexander M'Kay,
minister at Kilfinan, James Lamont of Achaghyle, and Archibald Campbell, writer in
Inverary. Dune 5th October, and recorded at Dumbarton 4th December, 1725.
Witnesses, Duncan Campbell of Kilduskland, Archibald Campbell, younger of Ormsary,
John Davies, chiiairgeon in Glasrie, and William Wright, servitor of Sir James
Campbell. Archibald Camjjbell, of Lismore diocese, notary. [304, Box t).
3105. 2nd November 1725.] Instrument of Sasine following on an obligation by
Thomas Drummond of Logic Almond in favour of Mistress Grizel Lesley, his wife,
for an additional provision from same lands as in No. 3095 snpra, and also from the
lands of Mulling in same sheritt'dom of Perth. Sasine given by the granter 2nd. and
recorded at Perth 29th, November 1725. Witnesses, John Watson and \\'illiam
Cuthbert, servants of granter. Thomas Bnrges, also his servant, acting as attorney for
Grizel Lesley. John .Mercer, notary. [2817, liox 7."!.
3106. 1st February 172(3.] General Ketour of Wii.i.iAM .Macintosh of Balle-
wadden, as nearest and lawful heir of his father, the late Alexander Macintosh of
Ballewadden. At Kuthven of Badenoch, the regalitj' court of the regality of Iluntly,
1st February 1726. [2S<)4, Box 75.
3107. 18th February 1726. J Charter by James Erskine of Grange and David
Erskine of Dun, granting, in terms of a certain adjudication, to James Farquharson of
Ballmorall the davach of land of Ballmorall, the mains and manor-place thereof, and
others comprehended and described : To be holden of the granters in feu-farm.
Reddendo, £33, 6s. 8d. Scots and certain special services. Edinburgh, 18th February
1726. Witnesses, Mr. Harie Maule, W.S., Edinburgh, John Thomson, writer there,
and George Mackenzie (writer of deed), servitor to Mr. Maule. Indorsed is a memor-
andum that, on 7th May 1726, at 7 I'.JI., Peter Wright, tenant in Invergilder, gave
sasine to the grantee. Witnesses, Alexander Haigie, servant to John Broun, burgess
at Kingorne, and Charles Farquharson, servant to notary. [298, Box 9.
3108. 25th June 1726.] Signed Inventory of writs of lands in Dalkeith, acquired
by Archibald Brown, tailor in Lasswadc, from Alexander Dalziel, tenant in Arniston
Mains, including most of the writs in this Calendar relating to lauds in and near Dalkeith.
Dalkeith, 25th June 1726. Witnesses, Matthew Dickson, writer, Dalkeith, and Patrick
Orr, writer, Edinluugh. See No. 3059 and preceding writs. [1372, Box 35.
716 CALENDAR OF [1726
3109. Hth November 1726.] Instrument narrating that in presence of George
Druramoiid, provost of Edinburgh, and other governors of Heriot's Hospital, superiors
of the regality of Broughton, James Oswald of Spittall (by his procurator John Stewart,
'promus' [steward ?] of said hospital) resigned in favour of Mr. John Fouijes of New-
hall, advocate, two separate eiiual halves of the lands of Fore and Back Spittils, in the
parish of Penicuick, regality of Broughton, and shire of Edinburgh ; which lands
formerly belonged to the late Archibald Dick, lawful son of the late Alexander Dick,
writer in Edinburgh, then to Alexander Dick, his immediate younger brother, who
disponed them to the late Andrew Oswald, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh, and they
now l)elong to the said James Oswald of .Spittall, as nearest and lawful heir of the late
James Oswald, lawful son of the late Andrew Oswald, which resignation was duly
accepted, 14th November 1726, in the council-house of said hospital. Witnesses,
William Fisher and David Hog, Serjeants of said Inn-gh. Notary, Richard Strachan, of
St. Andrews diocese. Cf. also Nos. 662, 676, and 720 .<iqmi. [2279, Box 56.
3110. 1724-1728.] Note of Sum due by Glenbervy and Forthar to Katherine
Gr.vham. 1724-1728. [1617, Box 41.
3111. 1727-1728.] Account of Sum received by Sir Robert Dou(iLAs of
Glenbervie from the Laird of Forthar for board. Martinmas 1727 to Martinmas 1728.
[1618, Box 41.
3112. 8th May 1728.] Letters by King George the Second nominating Mr. Hrrm
^^ -VRRENDER to be Professor of Hebrew in the new college of the university of St.
Andrews, as successor to iMr. Gabriel Johnston, resigned. At St. James's, 8th May
1728. [2547, Box 65.
3113. 15th April 1729.] Precept of t'lari' CoiisUil by John Aikenhead of Jaw in
favour of Sir Thom.vs Kikkratrick of Closeburii, baronet, as heir to his father, the
late Sir Thomas Kirkijatrick, who died seised in an annualrent of 250 merks out of a
portion of the granter's lands of Easter Jaw, and others, in the parish of Falkirk,
regality of Callendar, and shire of Stirling. Edinburgh, 15th April 1729. Witnesses,
Andrew Spreule and Alexander Syme, writers in Edinburgh. [567, Box 10.
3114. 9th September 1729.] Presentation by George the Second (Queen Caroline
Regent) to Mr. Matthew Dysart, to be minister of the parish of Eccles, Berwickshire,
in room of Mr. John Lauder, deceased. Given at Kensington, under the privy seal of
Scotland, 9th September 1729. [2237, Box 56.
3115. c- 17.30.] Birth Brief, imperfect, of Colonel William Sharp, a descendant
of Archl)ishop Sharp, being described as a grandson of Sir William Sharp of Scotscraig,
and who seems to have entered the Portuguese service. Dated about 1730. [487,
Box 14.
3116. 26th December 1730.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding on a precept of
dare awshif dated 12th August 1729, by John, second Duke of Argyll, etc., in favour of
James Cvjipbell of Ormsary, as nearest and lawful heir of tailzie, etc., of the deceased
Duncan Campbell of Culligaltro, son of the brother of the grantee's grandfather ('filii
fratris avi sui ') in the lands of Culligaltio, and others in the barony of Tarbert and
shire of Argyll. Reddendo, 100 merks Scots as feu-farm, etc. Sasine given by
17.31] THE LAING CHARTERS 717
Archibald M'llvernock in Skenogart, 26th December 1730, and recorded at Dumbarton,
27th February 1731. Witnesses, Dugald Murray, merchant, burgess of Inverary, and
.John iM'Dougal there, one of the officers of the sherifif-court of Argyll. Archibald
Campbell, notary. [305, Box 9.
3117. 1730.] Indenture of Release between Isaac Cookson of Newcastle,
merchant, and John Strother Kerr of Fowberry in Northumberland, setting free the
capital messuage of Fowberry, etc., mortgaged for £3-50. 1730. [l-i07. Box 36.
3118. 10th February 1731.] Ketour of Service of William Mitchell, clothier in
Edinburgh, as nearest heir of his mother, ^largaret Dycky, relict of the late William
Don, innkeeper, Edinburgh, her second husband, the first being John Mitchell, inn-
keeper there, father of the said William Mitchell. Edinburgh, 10th February 1731
[2009, Box .t1.
3119. -ith May 1731.] Precept of Clare Constat hy John, Viscount of Arlnithnot,
for infefting Dr. John Gordon, physician in Aberdeen, as heir of his uncle, Mr.
Alexander Gordon, advocate, in an annualrent of 900 merks, interest of a principal of
18,000 merks, leviable from jjarts of the lands of Inverbervie, parts of 'Hallgreen,'
' Sillyflet,' ' the mills of Inverbervie,' common moor thereof, chaplainry of Cowe, and
roods of land, described as conform to the old infeftments, lying in the territory of
Inverbervie and sheriffdom of Kincardine. At Arbuthnot, ith May 1731. Witnesses,
Mr. Robert Thomson, the granter's factor, and .John Maule, writer in Stonehaven.
Cf. also No. 1749 xiqyra. [U03, Box 36.
3120. -1th August 1731.] Instrument narrating that James Stuart, eldest son
of the Honourable Francis Stuart, biolher-german of Charles, Earl of Moray, as
procurator for .James Stuart, chirurgeon in Aberdour, — in terms of (1) a disposition
dated 16th June 1731, I)}' James Stuart to .James Maule, factor of the Earl, and (2) a
disposition of 23rd August 1731, by .James Maule, in favour of Anne, Countkss of
Moray, — resigned a rood or fourth part of an acre of the lands of Langhill of Aberdour,
bounded hy the lands, some time of William Tod, now of the heirs of Archibald
Davidson on the east, the Earl of Moraj^'s arable lands on the south, the lands now
belonging to Robert Broun on west, and the highway on north, Ij-ing in the burgh of
Aberdour Wester on the south side of the street, in the lordship of St. Colm and shire
of Fife, into the hands of the Earl for new infeftment in favour of the Countess. Done
at Dunibristle, 2+th August 1731. Witnesses, the said James Maule, Alexander
M'Morland, David Coupar, John Meinzies, and Alexander M'Lean, all servants of the
Earl. Notary, John Steuart, of Moray diocese. [3212, Box 84.
3121. 18th September 1731.] Charter by Charles, Earl of Moray, granting to his
wife, Anne, Countess of Moray, the rood of land described in the preceding writ,
in terms of that resignation. At Donibristle, 18th September 1731. Witnesses, James
Maule and Alexander M'Morland. [3213, Box 84.
3122. 21st September 1731.] Instrument of Sasine of the rood of land named
in the preceding ^vrits, in favour of Anne, Countess of Moray. Given by John
Kemptie, writer in Aberdour, bailie, the above-named James Maule acting for the
Countess, 21st, and recorded in the general register 29th, September 1731. Witnesses,
Andrew Moves, portioner of Aberdour Wester, John Bell, maltster, and Robert
718 CALENDAR OF [1731
Dansken, residing there. Notary, Eobert Moiibray, of St. Andrews diocese. [3214,
Box 84.
3123. 16th October 1731.] Charter by Charles, Earl of Moray, etc., confirming a
charter dated 21st September 1731 (in favour of the writers to the signet as trustees)
by his wife, Anne, Countess of Moray, eldest lawful daughter of the late Archil )ald,
Earl of Argyll, and formerly wife to the late Kichard, Earl of Lauderdale, mortifying a
rood of the lands of Langhill of Aberdour, as in No. 3120, lying in the sheriHdom of
Fife, in favour of an hospital to bo called the Countess of Mor.a.y's Hospital, for
the behoof of three poor gentlewomen, with regulations and provisions as detailed.
Confirmation dated at Donibristle, IGth October 1731. Francis Stuart, brother-german
to the Earl of Moray, is a witness to the first charter. [2008, Box 51.
3124. 29th March 1732.] Extract from the Book of the Office of Lyon King of
Arms, of the Ensign Armorial of Eobert Fullerton of Craighall, W.S., as in No. 3091
siijmt. 29th March 1732. [117, Box 3.
3125. 12th April 1732.] Act of Admission by the Royal Company of Archers, in
favour of John Don, merchant in Edinburgh. 12th April 1732. Seal attached. [57!^,
Box 16.
3126. 26th July 1732.] Charter by King George the Second, in favour of James
Campbell, merchant, clothier in London, granting to him, whom failing, to his eldest
son, George William Campbell, the lands of Tofts, as in No. 2.594 xitjmi, in the parish
of Ecclos and shire of Berwick, elected into a barony in favour of the late John
Belsches of Tofts on 2.5th May 1625; also the lands of Aldingstoun or Greendykes,
Chesterhall and St. Germains in the parish of Tranent, constabulary of Haddington, and
shire of Edinl)urgh, the lands of Tofts liaving been adjudged from the late Mi'. John
Belsches of Tofts, and Mr. .John l>elsehes, advocate, his son, while the lands of St.
Germains, etc., were adjudged from George Seton of St. Germains, son of the late
Francis Seton, who was brother-german of the also deceased Geoi-ge Seton of St.
Germains: To lie held blench. Edinburgh, 2Gth July 1732. Cf. also No. 1833 supru.
[1891, Box 48.
3127. 27th Decemlter 1733.] Precept of Clare Constat by James Drummond of
Perth, superior of the lands, with consent of his ctu'ator, John Drummond of Megginch,
for infefting Duncan, now of Lundie, as eldest son and nearest heir of his father,
Mr. Alexander Duncan of Lundie, in the lands of Over Smithstoun, part of Ardgarth,
and part of Ledcrieft" in the shire of Forfar, by annexation in the lordship of Drummond
and shire of Perth : held of the granter for taxed ward, etc., as stated. Edinburgh, 27th
December 1733. AVitnesses, Mr. .lohn Drummond, second son of the late James, Earl
of Perth, Mr. David Graeme, advocate, Mr. AMlliam Drummond of Grange, William
Dunbar, his servitor, writer of deed, and James Moir, writer, Edinburgh. [1961,
Box 50.
3128. 29th April 1734.] Commission in favour of J.iSiES Kekk, as overlooker of
money in Scotland, in room of James Penman, 29th April 1734. [1449, Box 37.
3129. 2nd July 1735.] Precept of Clare Coiis/at by Thomas, Earl of Strathmore,
in favour of Robert Lindsay, as nearest and lawful heir of his father, the late James
Lindsay, in the lands of Braeminzion and Claywhithers in the parish of Clova and
1737] THE LAING CHARTERS 719
shire of Forfar : Held blench of the gianter. Dated at the Castle of Glammis, 2nd
July 1735. Witnesses, Mr. Alexander Schank, the earl's factor, and William Young,
his servitor, writer of deed. [668, Box 20.
3130. 2nd July 1735.] Charter by Thomas, Earl of Strathmore, etc., granting to
Patrick Ramsay of Lethnot the town and lands of Braeminzion and others, as in
preceding writ, resigned in his favour by Robert Lindsay : To be held blench. Glamis,
2nd July 1735. Same witnesses. [G69, Box 20.
3131. 21st May 173G.] Precept of Clare Comlat by John, Duke of Argyll and
Greenwich, etc. etc., for infefting William, Marquis of Lothian, as heir of his father,
the late William, Marquis of Lothian, in an annualrent of 2678 merks 6s. 8d. to be
uplifted from Auchnaglack and other lands named, in the lordship of Kintyre and
sheriffdom of Argyll. At London, 21st May 1736. Witnesses, James Cockburn,
secretary to the Duke, and others. [1890, Box 48.
3132. 27th July 1736.] Bond to the Crown by Allan Whitefoord and other
gentlemen, as security for Allan's performing the office of Receiver-General of Taxes in
Scotland. 27th July 1736. [1654, Box 42.
3133. 6th August 1736.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept of dare
conskd (dated 5th August 1736, and directed to John Eraser, one of the bailies of the
burgh), by John Hossack, provost of the burgh of Inverness, with the bailies and
council, in favour of John Mackintosh, now of Culclachy, as heir of his father, the
late Angus Mackinto.sh of Culclachy, in a rood of burghal land, with kiln, granary, etc.,
built thereon, in the Inirgh of Inverness, in the street called the Castle or Damesdale
Street, outside the south port of the burgh, between the hill called ' Colthill ' on south
and east, the lands formerly of Thomas Burgess, now of the heirs of the late David
Scott, on north, and the highway on west : To be held of the grantors for 13s. 4d. Scots
of feu-farm. Sasine given 5th August, and recorded in burgh register 6th August,
1736. Witnesses, Alexander Mackintosh, Thomas Eraser, writer in Inverness, Angus
Mackintosh, elder, merchant there, and David Denoon, serjeant. Notary, William
Eraser, of Moray diocese. [2233, Box 56.
3134. 1737.] Diploma of M.A. by the rector and college of St. Andrews,
in favour of Thomas Drummond, student of the College of St. Leonard. 1737.
Signed by Thos. Tullideph, rector, and others. [2818, Box 73.
3135. 5th August 1737.] Instrument of Sasine following on a bond by Sir Robert
Dickson of Carberry, with consent of Dame Isobel Douglas, his spouse, in favour of
Andrew Eletcher of Milton, lord justice-clerk of Scotland (of date 6th July 1737),
of an aimualrent of £100 over the lands of Carberry, in the parish of Inveresk and
shire of Edinburgh. Sasine given 5th, and recorded in the particular register 9th,
August 1737. AVitnesses, Robert Ochiltree, smith in Carberry, and others. James
Bogle, of Glasgow diocese, notary public. [665, Box 20.
3136. 11th October 1737.] Precept of Clare Constat by .James Lundin of that
Ilk in favour of Andrew Lundin, now of Strathairlie, for infefting him as eldest
grandson and nearest lawful heir to his grandfather, the late John Lundin of Strath-
airlie, in the two part lands of Strathairlie, etc. [cf. No. 2626 supra"]. At Lundin, 11th
720 CALENDAR OF [1738
October 1737. Witnesses, Patrick Lundin, the granter's brother-german, Thomas
Thomson, writer in Cupar, and others. A pencil memorandum on liack states that
sasine was given same day. [75.5, Box 21.
3137. ■ 1738.] Indenture of Lease between Isaac Cookson of Newcastle,
merchant, and John Strother Kerr of Fowbery, affecting the lands of Fowbery, in
Northumberland. 1738. [399, Box 11.
3138. 17th August 1738.] Instrument narrating that Alexander Seton of J'lackhall,
as procurator for Lieutenant-Colonel Francis Farquhar of the regiment of foot lately
commanded by Lord Mark Kerr, and formerly by Major-General .Sutton, in terms of
a disposition hy him to Sir John Paterson, now of Eccles, baronet, then designed of
Grrantoun (dated 16th July 1734), resigned in the hands of Kobert Colvillo of Ochiltree,
as superior, an annualrent of £25, part of an annualrent of £50, corresponding to £500
principal, secured over the lands and barony of Cromby ; also the lands of Walkmiln,
Foodie's Miln and Craigflower, lying in the united parishes of Torry and Cromby, in the
shcrifTdom of Fife, conform to a bond, dated 2nd May 1719, granted by the late Robert,
Lord Colvile of Ochiltree, uncle of Robert Colvilc, now of Ochiltree ; and that for new
infeftment to George Dundas of that Ilk, Robert Dundas of Arniston, Thomas
DuNDAS of Letham, and others, patrons of a mortification by the late Mr. Laurence
Dundas, Professor of Humanity in the College of Edinburgh, dated 7th November 1732,
etc. Done at Torryburn, the residence of the said Robert, 17th August 1738. AVit-
nesses, David AMlson and James Lawson, his servants. Notary, Henry Spencc, of
Brechin diocese. [3229, Box 85.
3139. 17th August 1738.] Charter by the said Robert Colvile of Ochiltree,
following on the above resignation, granting the said annualrent to the said Patrons.
At Torryburn, 17th August 1738. Witnesses, Alexander Seton, the granter's factor,
and Henry Spenco, notary public. [3230, Box 85.
3140. 17th August 1738.] Extract Registered Bond of Corroboration [paper
writ] by Robert Colvile of Ochiltree, of the said lands, in favour of the said Patrons.
Dated at Torryburn, 17th August 1738, before same witnesses as in preceding charter,
and recorded in the books of council and ses.sion 30th June 1748. [3231, Box 85.
3141. ''• August 1738.] Inventory [paper writ] of AVrits relative to the above
debt of £500 sterling, secured on the estate of Robert Colvile of Ochiltree, in favour
of the 'Patrons of the deceast Mr. Laurence Dundas, his mortification.' The writs
named include the above writs and others. Indorsed ' 1738.' [3232, Box 85.
3142. 21st September 1738.] Instrument of Sasine in favour of the Patrons of
Laurence Dundas's mortification, in terms of a resignation, dated at Torryburn, 17th
August 1738, by Robert Colville of Ochiltrie, nephew of the late Itobert, Lord Colville,
of an annualrent of £25, secured o\'er the lands and barony of Cromby ; also the A\'alk-
miln, Foodiesmiln, and Craigflour, in the united parishes of Tory and Cromby, in Fife ;
also over the lands and barony of Cleish, in the parish of Cleish and sheriffdom of
Kinross. Sasine given 18th August, and recorded 21st September, 1738, in the general
register. [1234, Box 33.
3143. 2nd and 11th June 1739.] Precept of Clare Constat by the commissioners
1739] THE LAING CHARTERS 721
for Lord George Graham, second son of James, Duke of Montrose [see No. 3146 infra], for
infefting Sir James Campbell, now of AlxTuchill, as heir of his late brother, Archibald,
younger of Aberuchill, in the lands of Dahinoch and others, as described in No. 1563
supra. Dated at Edinburgh and Glenagie, 2nd and 1 1 th June 1 739. Witnesses, John
Stirling of Kcir, and others. [8G8, Box 24.
3144. 22nd June 1739.] Instrument narrating that Sir James Campbell of Aber-
uchill, baronet, resigned in the hands of the Crown the lands and barony of Aberuchill,
castle, tower, etc., mill, etc. etc. ; the lands of Craiginch and the burgh of barony of
Aberuchill — all in the parish of Comrie, Perthsire, as erected into a barony on 15th
February 1669, in favour of the late Sir Colin Campbell of Aberuchill, baronet; also
containing the lands of Ross (to be called Roscarn), in Comrie parish, and Miggar in
Strowan and IMonzievaird, in favour of Brigadier-General James Camprell of Lawers,
under a marriage contract between Mr. Colin Campbell, son of Sir James, and Katherine
Nisbet, third daughter of the late William Nisbet of Dirleton, dated 22nd December
1722, to which General Campbell had acquired right from James Campbell, eldest son
and heir of Mr. Colin and the said Katharine Ni.sbet. 22nd June 1739. John M'Gouan,
notary. [1253, Box 33.
3145. 22nd June 1739.] Instrument narrating that Mr. John Drummond of
Megginch, Patrick Reddoch in Laggan, Mary Drummond, relict of John Reddoch of
Laggan, and John Reddoch, his eldest son, resigned in the hands of the lords of
exchequer the lands of Laggan, in the parishes of Monivaird and Strowan, in favour
of BRKiADiER-GENERAL Camprell of Lawers, conform to various writs narrated, and
the contract of marriage referred to in the preceding No. 22nd June 1739. [1254,
Box 33.
3146. 4th July 1739.] Instrument of Sasine following on the precept of dare
constat, No. 3143 supra, by Mr. James Graham of Airth, advocate, John Graham of
Killearn, Mungo Graham of Gorthie, John Graham of Dougalstoun, Mr. James Graham
of Bucklivie, advocate, and David Graham of Orehill, commissioners of Lord George
Grahame, second son of James, Duke of Montrose, for infefting Sir James Campbell
of Aberuchil, as above, under a disposition by their father, the late Sir Colin Campbell
of Aberuchil, in the lands of Dalrinoch and others, as in No. 1563 supra. Witnesses
to precept, John Stirling of Koir, Hugh Graham, writer, Edinburgh, and others. Sasine
given 4th, and recorded in the general register 9th, Jul}- 1739. Witnesses, .James
Fergusson in Aberuchill, Walter Lennox, gardener there, John Maclaren in Glascory,
and James Buchanan in Easter Aberlednoch. Thomas Campbell, clerk of Dunkcld
diocese, notary. [1252, Box 3.3.
3147. 4th July 1739.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding on and narrating a
disposition dated 5th and 7th May 1739 by James Campbell, only lawful son and heir
of the late l\Ir. Colin Campbell, advocate, with consent of his grandfather. Sir James
Campbell of Aberuchil], Mrs. Katharine Nisbett, his mother, and others, his curators, in
favour of Brigadier-Gexeral James Campbell of Lawers, of the lands of Dalrynoch
and others as above. Sasine given by Patrick Drummond of Mailer, 4th, and
recorded in the general register 9th, July 1739. Witnesses, James Fergusson in
Aberuchill, John Maclaren in GIascorj% James Buchanan in Easter Aberlednock, and
others. Thomas Campbell, notary. [869, Box 24.
4y
722 CALENDAR OF [1739
3148. ^Gth July 1739.] Charter by King George the Second, under the great seal,
confirming an heritable obligation (dated 12th July 1739) by John [Campbell], Earl of
Loudoun, and Brigadier-General Campbell of Lawers, in favour of Colonki, Hugh
Warburton, of Lord Mark Ker's regiment of dragoons, as acting for Jane [Warburton],
nuchess of Argyll and Greenwich, of the baronies and lands of Aberuchill, Laggan,
Dalrinoch, etc., as security for a sum of £.3000 and £150 yearly interest. 2Gth July
1739. This writ has been cut and mutilated. [12.50, Box h.
3149. 4th August 1739.] Instrument narrating the resignation in the hands of
Lord George Graham's commissioners by Sir James Campbell of Aberuchill, in favour
of Brigadier-Gener.\l Campp.eli- of Lawers, of the lands of Dalrinoch, and others,
as in No. 1563 supra. Done in the lodging in Edinburgh of Mr. James Graham of
Airth, 4th August 1739. Witnesses, Hugh Graham, writer in Edinburgh, and AVilliam
Wilson, his servitor. John Macgowan, of the diocese of Galloway, notary. [1255,
Box 33.
3150. 8th August 1739.] Instrument of Sasine in favour of Brigadier-General
James Campbell of Lawers, of the lands of Dalrynoch, Blairmore, etc., as in the
preceding writ, proceeding on a charter, dated 4th August 1739, by the commissioners
for the superior. Sasine given by David Forbes, writer in Edinburgh, 8th, and recorded
in the general register 11th, August 1739. Witnesses, Alexander Brisban, gardener at
Lawers, and Walter Lennox, gardener at Aberuchill. Thomas Campbell, notary.
[870, Box 24.
3151. 26th April 1740.] Extract General Retour of Thomas Urquhart, baker
in Mid Lauden, in the shire of Aberdeen, as lawful and nearest heir of his father, the
late Mr. John Urquhart, some time minister at Gartly, afterwards at St. Andrews, in
the shire of Elgin. At Elgin, 26th April 1740. [699, Box 20.
3152. 21st May 1740.] Extract Retour of Robert Oliphant of Rossie, as lawful
heir of his grandmother on the father's side, the late Beatrix Colvill, sister-german of
the deceased Robert Colvill, writer in Edinburgh, who died at the faith, etc., of King
George the First. At Perth, 21st May 1740. Patrick Blair, brother-german of Andrew
Blair of Corby, is one of the jurors. [2300, Box 58.
3153. 1st August 1740.] Instrument of Sasine narrating that on 23rd May 1737,
at Inverness, James Dunbar of Kilnflitt sold to Robert Fra.ser in Bruiach, and Elizabeth
Dunbar, his wife, the wester part of the lands of Belloan, called the Dell, Kilncroft, and
the Craggan, some time possessed by John IM'Bean there, with the [two Easter] Lurgs,
some time possessed by Alexander M'Kay, and the Wester Lurg some time possessed
l>y John M'Phadrick, younger, also that part of the lands of Belloan possessed by John
M'Bean there, all lying within the castle lands of Inverness, in that parish and sheriff-
dom; also 12 bolls pay, adjacent to the lands named, being part of the 20 bolls pay
some time possessed by Robert M'Coiloig ; which lands and others the said Robert
Fraser and his wife disponed, on 11th April 1740, to Alan Whitefoord and John
Campbell, cashiers to the Royal Bank of Scotland. Witnesses to writ of 1737,
George Dunbar, senior, merchant in Inverness, and Thomas Fraser, writer there.
Sasine given by Donald Mackbean, burgess of Inverness, bailie, on 1st, and recorded
at Fortrose 4th, August 1740. Witnesses, Duncan Fraser, merchant in Inverness, and
others. Notary, Eugenius Baillie, of Moray diocese. Cf. No, 3092. [2298, Box 58.
1742] THE LAING CHARTERS 723
3154. 24th October 1741.] Precept of Clare Comtat by Sir Egbert Dickson of
Carbcrry, baronet, for infefting himself in the lands, teindsheaves, etc., of Carberry, in
the regality of Musselburgh and shire of Edinburgh, as ehh'st son and nearest and
lawful heir to his father. Sir Robert Dickson of Invere.sk, some time designed of iSoi'nbeg,
baronet, with a view to rendering effectual certain heritaljle bonds for the sum of £4000,
executed by the granter with consent of Dame Isobel Douglas, his spouse, in favour of
Mr. Andrew Fletcher of Milton, lord justice-clerk, Mr. Patrick Grant of Elchies,
senator of the college of justice, Mr. Anthony Murray, merchant in Jldinburgh,
David Dickson, writer there, Nicol Bontein of Ardoch, Kobert Montgomerie, merchant
in Edinburgh, Mr. David Spence, junior, merchant there, Sir William Forbes, advocate,
and Mr. Alexander Nairn, advocate, for themselves and other creditors of the granter.
At Inveresk, 24th October 1741. Witnesses, Hugh Montgomerie, son of William
Montgomerie, late bailie in Edinburgh, Walter Wordie, ^^•riter, Edinburgh, and A\'illiam
Jackson, his servitor. [1343, Box 35.
3155. 12th February 174J.] Instrument narrating the resignation by Thomas
Park, one of the macers of exchequer, procurator for Sir James Cunningham of
]\Iilncraig, baronet, into the hands of the barons of exchequei', of the 20s. lands of
Thornybanks (see below), for new infeftment, in favour of Cai'T.vin John Chalmkr
of Gadgirth. Edinburgh, 12th February 1742. Witnesses, James Stephen, usher in
exchequer, .John Dundas, presenter of signatures, James Callender, his clerk, Clement
Porter, and Daniel Wilson, doorkeepers. Robert Paterson, of Glasgow diocese, notary
public. [308, Box 10.
3156. 12th February 1742.] Instrument narrating the resignation by the said
Sir James, also in favour of the said Captain John Chalmer, of the lands of the
Mains of Gadgirth, and other lands in the parish of Ochiltree ; the land of Auldhouse-
burn in the parish of Ayr, with coals, etc., fishings, etc., as described. Edinlnu-gh,
12th February 1742. Same procurator, witnesses, and notary as in preceding writ.
[309, Box 10.
3157. 2Gth February 1742.] Burgess Ticket of the city of Edinburgh, in favour of
George Warrender of Bruntsfield, made burgess and guild-brother by right of his
father. Sir George Warrender of Lochend, some time lord provost of Edinburgh. Dated
26th February 1742. [2549, Box G5.
3158. 24th iNIarch 1742.] Instrument of Sasine in favour of Captain John
Chalmer of Gaitgirth, of the Mains of Gaitgirth and other lands, in terms of a royal
charter, 12th February 1742. Sasine given by Joseph Wilson of Barrmuir, 24th March,
.and registered in the particular register on 26th March, and in the general register on
8th April, all in 1742. Witnesses, John Hutchison of Munkwood, John Hunter,
merchant in Ayr, Robert Farquhar of Tounhead of Catrine, and John M'Jorrow of
Pingirroch, chirurgeon apothecary at Ayr. James Ferguson, notary public. [1382,
Box 36.
3159. 21st August 1742.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding on a precept, of date
12th February 1742 [cf. No. 3155 .siyort], by Frederick, Prince of Wales and Steward
of Scotland, in favour of Captain John Chalmer of Gadgirth, of the 20s. lands of
Thornybanks, at the east end of the burgh of Irvine, in the bailiary of Cunningham and
shire of Ayr, and the £h land of Ciilraiths, in the parish of Dundonald, bailiary of
724 CALENDAR OF [1743
Kylestewart, etc. Sasine given by Joseph Wilson of B<armuir as bailie, at Gaclgirth,
21st August 1742, and recorded at Ayr 23rd August same year. Witnesses, Alexander
Campbell, M.D. in Ayr, John M'jorrow, chirurgeon there, John Wallace, carpenter, and
Bryce Blair in Burnsyde of Dundonald. Robert Paterson, notary. [.30G, Box 9.
3160. 22nd February 1743.] Diploma by the Rector, etc., of the University of
St. Andrews, conferring on Mr. Hugh Warrender the degree of Doctor of Laws.
St. Andrews, 22nd February 1743. [2548, Box 6.5.
316L 23rd April 1743.] Instrument of Sasine following upon a disposition,
dated 15th April current, containing precept directed to Thomas Sampson, vintner
in Abbayhill, as bailie, gi-anted by Robert Douglas, junior, merchant in Leith, in favoiu-
of the H0N0UR.\BLE RlCH.^KD DOWDESWELL, THOJUS COCHR.-INE, GEORGE DrUMMOND,
Christopher Rhodes, and Alexander Udney, commissioners of his majesty's excise
in Scotland, selling and alienating to them luider reversion a yearly annualrent of .£50
Scots, equal to a principal sum of £1000, or one-half of 3000 nierks, to be uplifted from
those eight acres of arable land and ' bogue ' or bog, lying contiguous with the part of
the meadow of Restalrig about the west end thereof, together with these four rigs of
land lying on the north of said bog, and bounded betwixt the highway towards
Musleburgh on the south and west, the Clockmiln burn on the east, and the lands
now possessed by [blank] and the common way to the town of Restalrig on the
north, all lying in the barony of Restalrig and sheriffdom of Edinljurgh ; also
those four acres of land of the same l)arony, some time occupied by the late John
Stalker and Richard Storrie, lying contiguous on the east side of the highway
leading from the monastery of Holyroodhouse to the town of Leith, betwixt the said
highway on the west, the acres of land of said barony of Restalrig some time occupied
by the deceased David Logan, thereafter by the said John Stalker and Richard Storrie,
and some time belonging to John Logan of Cotfield and his heirs, now to the Tritn'tj*
Hospital at the foot of Loitli Wynd, on the east and north, and the common way
leading from the burgh of Canongate to the manor-place of Restalrig on the south, all
in the said barony and sheriffdom, with houses and pertinents as well built by the late
Lord Balmerino for the use of John Voung, then his tenant, as by John Young himself,
or by the late Sir William Purves, upon any part of sai<l lands, as for the principal ; and
also forth of all and whole the lands of Craigs, called Craiginate, some time pertaining
to the late William M'Niell, arable and unarable, with houses, etc., lying in the same
barony and sheriffdom, and that in special warrandice of the four acres of land imme-
diately above mentioned, so that if these four acres shall be evicted from the grantees
they shall have ingress to the warrandice lands : excepting always from the said four
acres of land the mansion-house of Abbayhill, office houses and orchards, with the
houses adjoining, called Gateside houses, set in tack to the deceased Jasper Johnstoun
of Warieston ; declaring that the buildings called the kiln and malt-barns, presentl}^
possest by John Armour, indweller in Abbayhill, with the houses now built by Andrew
Barclay and Alexander Finlay in Restalrig, situated on the west side of the Gateside
houses, are no way excepted, but are a part of the said four acres, and burdened with
the said annualrent ; also forth of these seven acres and a half of arable land, including
a piece of grass, called the Newbridge, lying upon the north side of the said seven acres,
all presently possessed by John Armour, part of the lands of Cannonflatt, some time
belonging to the late John Ta}'lor in tlio Canongate, some time possessed by the late
.John Paterson, lying in the said barony of Restalrig, bounded between the lands some
time belonging to the said late John Taylor, thereafter to William Rutherfoord, theri
1746] THE LAING CHARTERS 725
to the good town of Edinburgh, on the west and north, Lord Balmerino's land on the
east, and the common way from the Canongate to Restalrig on the south ; which seven
and a half acres belonged to the late John Taylor, then to Finlay Taylor, his son, were
acquired from him and John Stinston by the late Sir William Purves, who disponed
them to his son, Mr. John Purves, as for the principal, with houses, etc., all lying in
said barony and sheriffdom ; all as specified in an heritable bond, dated 24th and 2.5th
November 1709, granted by the late Archibald Hamilton, merchant in Edinburgh,
residenter in Leith, with consent of Kathriiie Burgh, his spouse, to Kobert Douglas,
elder, soap-boiler in Leith, and Helen Hunter, his siwuse, and failing them to Margaret
Douglas, his grandchild, lawful daughter to Robert Douglas, his eldest lawful son, her
heirs and assignees. In terms of which disposition and precept, the bailie gave sasine
of the said annualrent to Robert Scott, baxter in Leith, as attorney for the com-
missioners. Sasine given 23rd April, and recorded in the particular register 9th May,
1743. Witnesses, Alexander Blair, writer in Edinburgh, and William Jackson, junior,
writer there. Walter Wordie, notary public. [1347, Box 35.
3162. 9th September 1743.] Memorandum addressed by Mr. George Douglas,
advocate, H.>L solicitor for tithes, to John Borthwick of Crookston, as to the teinds of
the parish of Borthwick [cf. No. 2935 mpra], and proposing a lease of the whole teind.s
to Pringle of AVhytebank [the late John Borthwick of Crookston, father of the actual
proprietor, is referred to]. Edinburgh, 9th September 1743. [1218, Box 32.
3163. 13th February 1744.] Charter under the great seal bj^ King George the
Second, confirming a series of writs affecting a rent charge of £660 Scots yearly over
the lands of the mains of Dudhope, and the acres called Blackness acres, with the
' chappell shade,' in the parish of Dundee and sherift'dom of Forfar, granted by Richard,
Lord Maitland, in favour of Robert Miln of Barntoun, afterwards Sir Robert Miln of
Tulliallan, who granted the same to Sir George Hamilton of Barntoun, who in turn
granted the secuiity to his creditors. Dated 13th February 1744, and registered 8th
May 1744. [350, Box 10.
3164. 11th September 1744.] Instniment narrating that Andrew Lundin resigned
into the hands of James Luxdin of that Ilk, in favour of himself, his heirs, etc., the
two-thirds of the lands of Strathairlie, and received redeliver}- of the same [cf. Xo. 3136
sup-ii] at Lundin House, 11th September 1744. James Graham, notary. [756, Bo.x 21.
3165. 6th November 1744.] Diploma of LL.D. conferred by the University of
St. Andrews upon Thosias Drummond, as in No. 3134 supra, 6th November 1744.
Signed by ' Ja. Hadow,' rector, and others. [2819, Box 73.
3166. 10th June 1746.] Extract Registered Disposition (paper writ) by the
patrons [as in No. 3138 supra, of date 17th August 1738] of the mortification by Mr.
Laurence Dundas, some time professor of humanity in the College of Edinburgh, con-
veying, with consent of Robert Colvile, now of Ochiltree, the annualrent of £25 referred
to in said writ, and others of same date, in favour of Henry Welwood of Garvock, Esq.
Dated at Edinburgh, Arniston, and Cleish House, 10th, 18th, and 27th June 1746.
Witnesses, Robert Seton, writer in Edinburgh, James Robertson Biirclay, W.S. there,
John Dickson and John Richyson, servants of Robert Dundiis of Arniston, and John
Primrose, coalgrieve, and James Lawson, both servants of the said Robert Colvile.
Recorded 30th June 1748. [3233, Box 85.
726 CALENDAR OF [1746
3167. lOtli June ITiG.] Inventory (paper writ) of papers relating to the above
debt of £500 sterling, ' heritably secured upon the estate of Robert Colvile of Ochiltree,
Es(juire, and conveyed by the patrons of Mr. Laurence Dundas's mortification to
Henuy "Wemvood of Garvock, Esquire.' Dates 17rj-1738. Inventory signed 10th
June 174G. [323i, Box 85.
3168. 24th January 1747.] Instrument of Sasine in favoui' of Jane, Duchess of
Argyll and Greenwich, of an annualrent of £150 [as in No. 314S supni] over the
barony of Aberuchill and others in the parish of Comrie and shire of Perth, on a dis-
position by her brother, Colonel Hugh ^^'arburton, Lieutenant-Governor of Louisburg ;
other persons named being Sir Colin Campbell of Aberuchill, Sir James Campbell, his
son, and Brigadier-Geneial James Campbell of Lawers. Sasine given ■24th January,
and recorded in the general register 3rd March, 1747. AVitnesses, Patrick Campbell,
son of Alexander Campbell, mill of Aberuchill. Thomas Campbell, of Dunkeld diocese,
notary. [798, Box 22.
3169. 11th April 1747.] Charter by Margaret Balfour of Burleigh, superior of
the subjects disponed, confirming a disposition dated 16th J\lay 1713, by John Burt,
elder, cordiner in Strathmiglo, in favour of John Pearson in Studmorland thereof,
and Isobel Livingston, his spouse, and to John Pearson, their eldest son, of the toft
on the east side of the Stocks Wynd in Strathmiglo, bounded by the High Street on the
south, the said Stocks Wynd on the west, the acres of Strathmiglo on the north, and
William Robertson's toft on the east ; also a disposition of same subjects by the said
John Pearson, in favour of David Gilmore, mason in Kincraigie, dated 15th May 1734.
Reserving to the superior 7s. 2d. Scots, and four hen.s, and one third, yearly, in name of
feu. Edinburgh, 11th April 1747. AVitnesses, John Russell, W.S., and David Russell,
writer in Edinburgh. [153, Box 4.
3170. 30th August 1747. J Act of Admission of Thoilas Drummond, LL.D. [cf.
No. 31G5 siqnv], as one of H.M. Royal Company of Archers. Edinburgh, 30th August
1747. [2820, Box 73.
3171. 8th October 1747.] Brieve from the chancery of King George the Second
for serving Colonel John Scott of Commiestoun, as nearest and lawful heir of line in
special to the late General James Scott of Commiestoun, in the lands of which he died
seised, in the sheriffdoms of Forfar and Kincardine. Edinburgh, 8th October 1747.
[18G5, Box 4G.
3172. 9th February 1748.] Extract Retour of service of Robert Campbell of
Torrie as nearest and lawful heir of his uncle, Robert Campbell of Balvie, W.S., in the
lands of Easter Torrie only. Cf. No. 3052 sujyra. Doune, 9th February 1748. [832,
Box 23.
3173. 2nd March 1748.] Crown Precept of Sasine in terms of the preceding
retour, in favour of Robert Campbell of Torrie. Edinburgh, 2nd March 1748.
[833, Box 23.
3174. 27th April 1748.] Precept from chancery for infefting Mary, Anne, and
Elizabeth Chalmers, as nearest and apparent heirs-portioners of their brother, the
late Captain John Chalmers, in the lands of Gadgirth, in the parish of Ochiltree, Ayr-
shire : held blench. Edinburgh, 27th April 1748. [1987, Box 51.
1749] THE LAING CHARTERS 727
3175. 21st July 1748.] Claim made to the lords of session by John CARjncHAEL
in Blairiiiroar, to be ranked upon the forfeited estate of James Drummond, late [Earl]
of Perth, for the sum of 500 merks. Crieff, 21st July 1748. \Vitnes.ses, Duncan
Robertson and William Sharp, merchants in Crieff. [1894, Box 48.
3176. 27th July 1748.] Claim by Robert Hamilton, merchant in Edinburgh, to
be ranked as a creditor on the forfeited estate of James Drummond, late Earl of Perth.
27th July 1748. [1099, Box 29.
3177. 13th February 1749.] Instrument narrating that Robert Colvile of Ochiltree
and Sir John Bruce Hope of Kinross resigned in favo\ir of Henry Wellwood of
Garvock certain parts of the lands of Crombie, "Walkmiln, Foodie's mill, and Craigflour,
with the teinds of the mains and glebe of Tulliboll, parts of the barony of Tulliboll,
possessed by Adam Belfrage and Janet Aiton, relict of Halliday of Tulliboll.
Dated 13th February 1749. Witnesses, John Sim and Andrew Bucknay, -nTiters in
Edinburgh. Notary, James Robertson Barclay, of Dunblane diocese. Cf. Nos. 3138
and 3166 siipi-a. [3235, Box 85.
3178. 26th April 1749.] Instrument of Sasine in favour of Henry Well wood of
Garvock, following on a precept in a crown charter, dated at Edinbm-gh, 13th Februarj'
1749, of the lands of Crombie, Tulibole, and others, united into the free barony of
Tulibole. Sasine given by Thomas Belfrage, sheriff in that part, to his father, Adam
Belfrage, tenant in TuUibole, for the grantee, on 26th April, and recorded in the general
register 7th June, 1749. Witnesses, George Muric, carpenter in Limekilns, and William
Dempster, portioner of Kilduff. Notary, James Robertson Barclay. [3236, Box 85.
3179. 1st June 1749.] Instrument of Sasine following on a contract of marriage,
dated 24th April 1744, between David Thomson of Holkettle and Barbara Muschet,
now his spouse, in favour of the said Barbara in an annuity of 300 merks from the lands
of Holkettle, in the parish of Kettle and shire of Fife. Sa.sine given by Robert Pitcairn
of Pitblae, as bailie, to James Ballingall, eldest son of Andrew Ballingall, merchant in
Strathmiglo, for the annuitant, on 1st June, and recorded at Cupar 26th July, 1749.
Witnesses, Henry Lum.sdain, wright, feuar in Kettle, Andrew Litstar, miller in Orkie-
mill, and others. Notary, Andrew Pitcairn, of Dunblane diocese. [1091, Box 29.
3180. 17th August 1749.] Extract Burgess Ticket in favour of Doctor Thomas
Drummond [cf. No. 3170 suiyra], admitting him as a burgess of ]\Iu.s.selburgh. I7th
August 1749. [2821, Box 73.
3181. 7th October 1749.] Precept of Clare Constat by William, [second] Duke of
Montrose, for infefting Jajies Alice, dyer in Walkmill of Foswcll, eldest lawful son of
John Alice there and of Susanna Alice, his wife, as heir of the late John Alice, his
father, in the lands of Nether CouU, with houses, etc., free of any pastiu-age, on the hill
of Coull, with liberty of two water leads through the lands of Over Coull, with an ell
of ground appointed to lie unlaboured on each side of the two leads for keeping the
water therein, the said lands of Nether Coull being hounded by the lands of the ^Valk-
mill of Foswell and the water of Ruthven on north, the lands of Pernie and the ' water
of Shenee or biu-n of Parnee ' on east, the lands of Over Coull on south, and the lands
of Carspink and Dalrny on north : also two pendicles of land called the ' King's Well
728 CALENDAR OF [1749
Strand ' and ' Windshole,' as possessed of old by Robert Kiloi- and John Taylor — all
lying in the lordship of Kincairn, late regality of Montrose, parish of Auchterarder, and
sheriffdom of Perth : held of the granter for fifty merks yearly of feu-farm, the lands of
Nether Coull being thirled to the mill of Foswell, and the said two pendicles to the mill
of Auchterarder, and paying multures, the said James Alice appearing yearly at the
head courts at the house of Kincairn, and providing horses yearly to carry bark
from the wood of Kincairn ; with duplicand at entry of heirs, and the grantee being
obliged not to dispose the lands to any person having 3000 merks yearly rent without
consent. Buchanan, 7th October 1749. Witnesses, David Graeme of Orchill, Hugh
Graeme, writer in Edinburgh, and John Smith, writer in Buchanan. [2728, Box 70.
3182. 1st November 1749.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a
disposition, dated at Maybole, 18th October 1749, by Mr. John Kennedy of Kilhinzie,
granting to SiK John "Whitefoord of that Ilk the merklaiid of Craigfinn, with pertinents,
as possessed by James M'Kelvie, tenant there, in the parish of Maybole, sheriffdom of
Ayr, with the teinds of said lands. [Witnesses to disposition, Andrew Hunter of Park,
writer in Edinburgh, John Rankin of Beoch, and John Gairdner, writer in Ayr.]
Sasine given by John Smith, writer in jNIaybolc, as bailie, to David Fergusson in Little
Craigfinn on behalf of grantee, on 1st November, and recorded at Ayr IGth November,
1749. Witnesses, James Pollock, sheriff-officer in Maybole, and Robert Kerr, shoe-
maker there. Notarj', John Gairdner, of (41asgow diocese. [2.354, Box 60.
3183. 16th January 1750.] 'Diijloma'or minute of the 'Revolution Club' admit-
ting John Whitefoord, son to Sir John Whitefoord, baronet, a member of the ' Old
Revolution Club,' he having 'declared the grateful sense he has of the deliverance of
these kingdoms . . . from popery and slavery bj' King William and Queen Mary,' etc.,
and his zealous attachment to King George the Second and the House of Hanover.
Sealed [seal now wanting] and signed by David Forbes, clerk, Edinburgh, 16th January
1750. [530, Box 15.
3184. 18th .January 1750.] Commission by King George the Second appointing
Sir John Whitefoord, baronet, to be Colonel of the regiment of dragoons commanded
by Lord George Sackville. 18th January 1749-50. [189G, Box 48.
3185. 20th .June 1750.] Grant by the barons of exchequer in Scotland in favour
of Mr. Neil Betiiune, presentee to the church of Kennoway, of a part of the vacant
stipend for that parish. Edinburgh, 20th June 1750. [700, Box 20.
3186. 3rd May 1751.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a crown
charter of resignation, dated 26th July 1749, in favour of Sir James Dunbar of
Mochrum, baronet, of various lands in the baronies of Carnock, Plain, Lethbertshiels,
etc., in the shire of Stirling, which had belonged to Sir William Nicolson of Glenbervie,
baronet, as particularly described, the following persons being named in connection
with the lands : John Bruce of Auchinbowie ; Alexander Drummond of Carnock ; the
late James Somervel of Plain, and his father, the late Alexander Somervel ; the late
Isabella Nicolson, one of three heirs-portioners served to the deceased Thomas Lord
Napier, some time designed Sir Thomas Nicolson of Carnock, son of her brother ; and
the late John Rollo of Woodside (now called Dunbar House), who had a charter of
Lethbertshiels on 29th .July 1671. Sasine given 3rd May 1751, and recorded in
particular register 4th June same year. [1531, Box 39.
1752] THE LA TNG CHARTERS 729
3187. 5th September 1751.] Certificate of Blazon by Alexander Brodie of Brodie,
Lyon King of Arms, of the armorial bearings of Adam Fairhol^ie of Greenhill —
quarterly first and fourth, Or an anchor in pale gidrs ; second and third, urgtnl a boar's
head erased sable arm'd Or ; over all in an escutcheon party per pale, two coats, on the
dexter, azw three escalops within a bordure ingrailled Or, on the sinister, argent on a
saltyr ingrailled (i:w five [sic, but ? three] escalops of the first, all within a bordure azur.
Above the shield a helmet . . . with a mantle fjuh's, doubling nrfjeiiL Crest, a dove
with an olive branch in his beak proper, and in an escrol above this motto, Spero
Meliora. Edinburgh, 5th September 1751. [1408, Box 36.
3188. 29th November 1751.] Instrument narrating the resignation into the
hands of the barons of exchequer by the late John Gordon of Wardhouse, and Arthur,
his son, of the temple-lands of Essie, comprehending the mill of Lesmoir, and
others described, in the parish of Essie, barony of Strathbogie, and shire of Aber-
deen ; also the temple-lands of Fulliamont, as described, iti the barony of Auchindore
and shire foresaid, in favour of Alexander Garioch of Kinstair. Done in the
exchequer house at Edinburgh, 29th November 1751, before John Dundas, presenter
of signatiu-es in exchequer, and Patrick Spark, his clerk. William Henry, notary
public. [251, Box S.
3189. 17th January 1752.] Charter by James Boyd of Callendar, — having power
from the York Buildings Company to receive vassals to the lands formerly belonging
to James, Earl of Linlithgow and Callendar, conform to a lease, dated 30th September
1744, by the Company to the late William, Earl of Kilmarnock, and Ann, Countess of
Kilmarnock, the granter's father and mother, to which the granter had right as heir of
his mother, who survived his father, by a service, dated 25th January 1749, — granting to
William Morison, portioner of Crossrig (formerly tenant in Greeneraigs), five acres of
land lying on the Crossrig, on the south side thereof, the moor formerly of James Black
on east and north, the moor some time of James Ade on west, and the mosses some
time of Kuis Bryce and James Black on south ; also the half of the moss of Beiddyck,
and the pasturage of the other half of said moss, and which five acres and moss are
those parts of the muir of Muiravonside, which on its division were allotted to the
heritor of the 4s. 5d. land of Beiddyck, part of the £10 land of Ballinbrich, in lieu of
his servitude of grazing and fuel over said moor — all lying in the old barony of Haining,
new barony of Callendar, and shire of Stirling: To be held in feu-farm for 17s. yearly
feu-duty (with duplicand at entry of heirs), being the whole feu-duty for the said 4s. 5d.
land, but saving always to the grantee his right of relief against the heritor of the other
parts of said land ; the grantee and his heirs to bring their grain to the mill of Ballin-
brich. [A reference is made to a disposition of same lands, on 26th October 1714, by
John Blacklie of Beid-dyck to William Gray, portioner of Windiegeat, who, on 24th
June 1728, granted them to William Morison.] Written by James Hill, clerk to
Mr. Hew Crawfurd, W.S., and dated at Callendar House, 17th January 1752. Wit-
nesses, John Whyt, maltman in P'alkirk, and others. [1108, Box 30.
3190. 1st August 1752.] Act of Admission into the Royal Company of Archers
in favour of 'John Dkummond, aid-de-camp to the King of Prussia.' Edinburgh,
1st August 1752. Seal attached. [2822, Box 73.
3191. 19th September 1752.] Burgess Ticket of the city of St. Andrews in favour
of the above John Drummond, aide to the King of Prussia, also designed of Logie
4z
730 CALENDAR OF [1752
Almond. 19th (1) September 1752. Seal attached, broken. St. Andrew on obverse,
and on reverse a figure too much broken to be described. [2823, Box 73.
3192. 10th October 1752.] Charter by James Boyd of Callendar, acting for the
York Buildings Company, over the estates of James, Elarl of Linlithgow and Callendar,
confirming to Jean Mackie and her husband, Kicha(U) Mim'.heai), niiiltman in Falkirk,
a disposition, dated 20th September 171-1, by Alexander Livingstone, eldest son and
heir of the deceased Alexander Livingstone of Milhill, to the deceased James Mackie,
portioner of Falkirk, and Agnes Cowie, his wife (grandfather and grandmother of said
Jean Mackie), in joint fee, etc., and after their decease to their son, the now deceased
Richard Mackie, and Bessie Nelson, his wife (father and mother of said Jean Mackie),
of certain houses ' at the wester style of the church of Falkirk,' particularly described,
part of two feus anciently belonging to Norman Livingstone of Milhill, in the burgh
and parish of Falkirk, barony of Callendar, and shire of Stirling ; to which Jean Mackie
has right as heir of the disponees : To be held for eight merks yearly feu. Edinburgh,
19th October 1752. Witnesses, Mathew Thomson (writer of deed) and John Bell, both
clerks to Mr. Hew Craufurd, clerk to the signet. [1529, Box 30.
3193. 27th November 1752.] Commission by King George the Second appointing
Patrick Warrender to be a Cornet in a troop of the regiment of Royal Horse Guards,
lately commanded by the deceased Duke of Richmond. St. James's, 27th November
1752. [2.5.50, Box 6.5.
3194. 25th January 1753.] Inventory of Writs, entitled ' Inventory of the Writes
and Evidents concerning the peices of land of the Wester crofts of Bristol, now con-
verted into a house and garden, on the west side of the Potterraw, belonging to
Mr. James Anderson, writer to the signet, and disponed by him to Sir Walter Pringle
of Newhall, one of the senators of the college of justice, conform to a disposition of the
date of these presents.' From Sir Walter Pringle the subjects descended to his son,
Robert Pringle, who sold them on 2Sth April 1737 to Archibald, Duke of Douglas, who
in turn disponed them on 25th January 1753 to William, Lord Braco, as testified by
a docquet of that date, written by Alexander Sime, clerk to Alexander Stuart, C.S., and
signed by the duke at Douglas Castle, before James AMiyte of Over Stockbridge, his
chamberlain, and William Howisone, writer in Douglas. This inventory contains most
of the writs of lands in Bristo in this Calendar. [2784, Box 72.
Note. — Enclosed in the inventory is an obligation, dated 7th July 1730, by Mr.
Charles Milne, proprietor of the tenement at the Potterraw Port, that as Lord New-
hall had agreed with him to put up two doors 'in the common vennell betwixt his
lodging on the west and mine on the east,' only to keep the said vennel clean, he declares
that his putting up the two doors is without prejudice of his lordship's interest, and he
will furnish keys for the doors, etc., the vennel being mutual.
3195. 18th May 1753.] Charter by Alexander Fraser of Strichen, one of the
senators of the college of justice, granting to Mr. John Smith, minister at Strichen,
and his successors, and to the Kirk Session, fifteen acres and thirty-three falls of land
on the Newtoun of Strichen, in the parish of Strichen and shire of Aberdeen, as described,
bounded thus : ' Beginning at the angle of the burn of the said town of Newtoun,
opposite to the manse, being the south-west corner of the grass ground belonging to
the gleib of Strichen, and thence proceeding up the said burn five chains, till it come
to the east syde of my inclosures upon the Mains of Strichen, and from thence north-
175G] THE LAING CHARTERS 731
warfl by tho side of the ditch and dyke of the said inclosures fifteen chains eighty-five
links, till it come to a pitt digged and filled up with stones, and from the said pitt east-
ward thirteen chains sixty-two links, till it come to another pitt filled up also with
stones, and from this last pitt due south nine chains until it come to the north-east
corner of the minister's gleib, and which last march runs in a streight lyne with the
east boundary of the march of the said jMr. John Smith's gleib and grass ground ' : To
be held to the minister and his successors so long as they remain contented with the
then stipend paid from the granter's lands and others in the parish ; but in the event
of any process of augmentation, etc., the land to be used by the granter or his heirs.
At Strichen, 18th May 17-53. Alexander Fraser, younger of Strichen, the granter's
son, and others, witnesses. [1736, Box 45.
3196. 9th October 1753.] Instrument of Sasine following on an heritable Ijond by
John Monro of Craigtoun, in favour of Mr. James Farnie, minister of Wick, in the
lands of Craigtoun, Shebster, mill of Shebster, and teinds, etc., as security for a loan
of £3565, the lands lying in the parish of Reay and shire of Caithness. Bond dated
at Lister, 18th November 1751, said to be written by Mr. Alexander Oliphant, ministei'
of Bower, who is also a witness, with Sir Patrick Dunbar of Xorthfield and James
Sinclair of Duren. Sasine given by Neill Abrach, tenant in Shebster, bailie, on 9th
October 1753, recorded at Wick, 30th October 1753. Witnesses, George Eeid, son to
Robert Reid, weaver in Thurso, Francis Seaton, weaver there, Alexandei- Rosie, tenant
in Brubster, and John Henderson, son of Roderick Henderson, tenant and miller in
Shebster. Notary, Andrew Taylor, of Caithness diocese. [2234, Box 56.
3197. 22nd Novemtier 1754.] Precept of Ckirc Constat by Mungo Gra?me of
Gorthy, David Grueiiie of Orchill, James Gra-mc of Buchlyvie, and John Graham of
Dougalstoun, as commissioners of "William, Duke of Montrose, for infefting .James
Mure-Cajipbell of Rowallan and Lawers, major of the Earl of Ancrum's regiment of
Dragoons, as only lawful son of his late father, Lieutenant-General Sir James Campbell
of Lawers, colonel of the regiment of 'Scotch gray dragoons,' in the lands of Dalrinoch
and others, as in No. 3149 sujnu. Edinburgh, 22nd November 1754. [1257, Box 33.
3198. 5th August 1755.] Instrument of Sasine following on the precept of dare,
nmstat, dated at Edinburgh, 27th November 1754, No. 3197 supra, by the commissioners
for William, Duke of Montrose, for infefting James Mure-Campbell of Rowallan and
Lawers, as described, in the fee of the lands of Dalrinoch, and others, formerly held of
the late Lord George Graham, second son of the late James, Duke of Montrose, and
younger brother of the present Duke William. Sasine given Ijy Duncan Gow alias
Ferguson in Carstoun or Carschulline, as bailie, 5th August, and recorded in the general
register 2nd September, 1755. AVitnesses, Colin JI'Gibon, son of James M'Gibon in
Cars of Linnoch, James M'Intyre, son of the late John M'Intyre, wright in Culti-
braggan, Archibald Sinclair in ^lill of Aberuchill, and James Ferguson, servitor to
Thomas Campbell, the notary to writ. [2527, Box 64.
3199. 27th February 1756.] Instrument of Sasine in favour of 'Mrs. Margaret
Primrose, daughter to the deceast James, Viscount of Primrose,' following on a disposi-
tion and assignation to her by Jane [Warburton], Duchess of Argyll and Greenwich,
relict of John, Duke of Argyll, etc., of date 22nd February 1751, conveying the annual-
rent, etc, referred to in No. 3148 supra, over the lands of Aberuchill, etc. Sasine given
31st January, and recorded in the general 'regi.ster 2'7ih February, 1756. Witnesses,
732 CALENDAR OF [1757
James Drummond in Aberucliill and James Clark, miller there, with Hugh INI'Coll,
servant to Thomas Campbell, of Dunkeld diocese, the notary public. [1258, Box 33.
3200. 14th May 1757.] Charter by Lieutenant-Colonel Simon Fraser (in terms
of a disposition by him, at London, 16th July 1755), granting to Alexandkk Ma(J-
DONELL of Glengary, eldest son and heir of the late John Macdonell of Glengary, and
the heirs-male of his body, the lands of Cullachie, Kylric, Aberchalladers, including
Leik, Auchteraw, Pitmeaii and Carnoody, and Auchindarroch, \vith gi-azings, etc. etc.,
lying in the parish of Abertarph, lordship of Lovat, and shire of Liverness : To be held
of the granter, whom failing, of Alexander Fraser, his second brother, whom failing, of
Archibald Fraser, his third brother, in feu-farm for £1 Scots yearly. Dated at Glasgow,
14th May 1757. Witnesses, Kobert Murray of Glencarnock and William Fraser of
Belnain, W.S. [3222, Box 84.
3201. 5th July 1757.] Instrument of Sasine proceeding on a feu contract, dated
15th December 1726, between Alexander Gibson of Durie on one part, and Willum
Adam, architect in Edinburgh, and Jerome Robertson, merchant in Edinburgh, on the
other part, whereby the first party granted to the second parties his haugh of land,
part of his lands and baronies of Durie and Scoonie, lying in the parish of Scoonie
and shire of Fife, bounded as described, as a mill privilege for the mill-dam of the
Bassmill, and others specified. Sasine given 5th, and recorded in the general register
15th, Jul}' 1757. Witnesses, Thomas Morgan, baker in Leven, Andrew Haigens, wright
at Bassmill, and others. James Archibald, notary public. [1675, Box 43.
3202. 8th August 1757.] Commission by Hugh, Earl of Northumberland, etc.,
appointing Strother Carr of Fowbury to be a Deputy-Lieutenant for Noithumber-
land. 8th August 1757. [2089, Box 52.
3203. 19th January 1758.] Commission by King George the Second in favour of
Sir John Whitefoord, Bart., as Major-General. St. James's, 19th Jaimary 1758.
[1153, Box 30.
3204. 17th February 1758.] Instrument of Sasine follo-vving on an heritable
bond, dated at Ej-emouth, 30th January 1758, by William, John, and David Nisbet,
all merchants in Eyemouth, in favour of Pelham Maitland, lieutenant in Sir John
Cope's regiment of dragoons, of a sum of £600, and interest of £30 yearly from the
lands of Fleemingtoun, called Gunsgreen, which lately belonged to David Forrest of
Gimmersmill, with the teinds, parsonage, and vicarage of said lands, in the l)arony of
Flemington, parish of Ayton, and shire of Berwick. Sasine dated 17th, and recorded
in the general register 21st, February 1758. Witnesses, John Kellie, shipmaster in
Dunbar, and James Gray, clerk to John Nisbet. Notary, Archibald Higgins of
Edinburgh diocese. [2741, Box 71.
3205. '•■ 1758.] Claim for WiLLlAM CUNNINGHAME of Craigends to be enrolled
on the roll of freeholders of the county of Ayr. r. 1758. [1620, Box 41.
3206. 16th September 1758.] Extract Retour of Inquest finding that the late
Alexander Miller, younger of Gourlaybank, was brother-german of Marion .Miller,
widow of Patrick Begbie, dyer in Haddington, and uncle of John Stead, cardmaker
('carpiarii') in Leith, lawful eldest son begotten between .the late William Stead,
1760] THE LAING CHARTERS n^
cardmaker in Haddington, and the late Margaret Miller his spouse, sister of the said
Alexander Miller ; uncle also of Bartholomew Bower, weaver in Coldstream, lawful
eldest son begotten betwixt the late Alexander Bower, dyer in Haddington, and his
spouse the late Agnes Miller, another sister-german of Alexander Miller ; and that
Marion Miller, John Stead, and Bartholomew Bower are heir-portioners of the
said Alexander. Haddington, 16th September 1758. [2568, Box 66.
3207. 10th September 1 759.] Precept for the sendee of William, Earl of March
AND RuGLEN, only lawful son of the late William, Earl of March, and Anna, Countess
of March, his spouse, which Anna was eldest lawful daughter procreated betwixt the
late John, Earl of Ruglen (afterwards of Selkirk and Euglen), and Anna, Countess of
Kuglen, his spouse, who was eldest lawful daughter of the late John, Earl of Cassillis,
who was grandfather of John, Earl of Cassillis, last deceased, as lawful and nearest heir
of provision and tailzie, general and special, of the said last Earl of Cassillis in all the
earldom and 1)aronies, etc., in which he died vest and seised. 10th September 1759.
With copy and executions attached, and proceedings indorsed. [603, Box 17.
3208. 10th December 1759.] Instrument of Sasine following on a precept in a
disposition, dated Edinburgh, 10th December 1759, granted by James M'Xab, son of
the late Patrick M'Xab, cooper in Leith, and heir retoured to his uncle, the late
Ale.xander Burton, eldest lawfull [sic, ? brother] to the deceased James Burton, cooper
in Leith, in favour of Marion Crawfurd, daughter of the late John Crawfurd, copper-
smith in Leith, and widow of the late Robert Burton, shipmaster there, of a liferent
annuity of X30 stg., secured to her by marriage contract dated 9th November 1744,
and that from a great stone tenement, lately pertaining to the said Robert Burton, with
pertinents, some time belonging to the late James Moubray, wright, burgess of Edin-
burgh, then to Thomas Somervel, skinner, burgess there, and Clarion Moubray, his
spouse, then to the late James Downie, merchant in Edinburgh, between the lands of
James Wood, then of the late James Hart, burgess of Canongate, on south, the lands
of the late John Paterson, then of John Joissie, lastly of the late James Jamieson,
cooper in Leith, on north, and the common ways on east and west; which tenement
was acquired by James Burton, father of the said Robert Burton, from Thomas Burgh,
shipmaster in Leith, some time master of the Trinity Hospital of Seamen there, John
Hutton, shipmaster, assistant to said Hospital, Andrew Stouphart, also shipmaster,
boxmaster to said Hospital, on 14th .July 1719, was rebuilt by the said James Burton,
and lies at the head of William Waters' Close, in the Rottenraw of South Leith, parish
and sheriffdom of Edinburgh. Sasine given by George Bell, porter in Leith, as bailie,
10th, and recorded in the particular register 20th, December 1759. Witnesses, David
Smciton, barber and wigmaker in Leith, and John Smeiton, clerk in Custom-house of
Edinburgh. Notary, Robert Waddell, writer in Edinburgh. [2571, Box 66.
3209. 4th August 1760.] Charter by Andrew Lundin of Strathairly conveying
to the Trustees or P.\trons of the Hospital of Largo, for the sum of 500 merks
Scots, a portion of the lands of Strathairly, bounded by the lands of Monturpy,
belonging to the Hospital, on north and east, the Laird of Largo's lands on west, and
the king's highway leading eastward from the kirk toun of Largo on east [sic], in the
parish of Largo and sheriffdom of Fife. Strathairly, 4th August 1760. Witnesses, the
granter's son, Robert Lundin, and John Fair, writer, Edinburgh. [761, Box 21.
o
3210. 27th October 1760.] Commission by King George the Third appointing
734 CALENDAR OF [1760
NoRMOND L.VJIONT to be Captain in the 89th regiment of foot (or battalion of
highlanders), commanded by Lieutenant-Colonel Staats Long Morris. At Raville Honse,
27th October 1760. [3291, Box 87.
3211. 12th December 1760.] Commission by King George the Third appointing
Sir John Whitefoord to be a Lieutenant-General. St. James's, 12th December 1760.
[531, Box 15.
3212. 1st August 1761.] Commission by Hugh, Earl of Northumberland, to
John Stkother Kerr of Fowberry, Esq., to be a Deputy-Lieutenant. 1st August
1761. [2090, Box 52.
3213. 20th March 1762.] Charter of Resignation liy the tutors of the Duke of
Hamilton in favour of James Robertson of Bedlay, of the lands of Sandieford, Garvel,
and Syderigg, with the teinds thereof, in the parish of Bothwell and shire of Lanark,
formerly resigned by William Leckie of Greenside. Dated at Edinburgh, 20th iSIarch
1762. [797, Box 22. ^
3214. 6th August 1762.] Crown Charter of the lands of Easter Torrie, with
teinds, etc., in favour of William Graham of Gartur, merchant in Glasgow, proceeding
on a decree adjudging them from Robert Campbell of Torrie [cf. No. 3172 s!</?ra].
Edinburgh, 6th August 1762. [834, Box 23.
3215. Gth August 1762.] Letter by King George the Third appointing Dame
Catherine Porterfield, relict of Sir William Lockhart of Carstairs, baronet, as tutrix
to their two daughters, .Jean and Mary Lockhart. Edinljuigh, 6th August 1762.
[1317, Box 34.
3216. 1st September 1762.] Listrument of Sasine in favour of A\'illiam Graham
of Gartur, proceeding on the charter, No. 3214 sup-a, of the lands of Easter Torrie.
Dated 1st, and recorded at Perth 10th, September; also at Stirling, 11th October 1762.
James Russell, Edinburgh diocese, notary public. [835, Box 23.
3217. 29th September 17G2.] Instrument of Sasine following on a disposition,
dated 10th August 1761, by Charles Urquhart of Brealangwell, granting to Robert
Gordon, merchant in Cromarty, under reversion, and in security of a sum of £450
sterling, an annual rent of £22, 10s. sterling, to be uplifted from the town and lands of
Brealangwell in the united parishes of Kirkmichael and Cullicudden, formerly in the
sheriffdom of Ros.s, now in that of Cromarty, bounded as follows: — 'Begining at the
northmost crove or timber work leading in the water of Carmiek to the miln of Miln-
toun, and from thence be the said water course to the upmost or most south croves,
and hence westward as the water of Carmiek now runneth to the foard bewest the
house of Ballicherrie, and from the said foard south-west as the said water course is to
the loaning going west from Ballicherrie to the wood of Brea, all along be the said
loaning, divideing the croft called Macallan's croft on the north from another croft on
the south thereof, and west still be the said loaning till ye come to a litle burn divideing
Easter Oldynie from Wester Oldynie, and upward or south as the trink of the said
burn, called the burn of Oldynie, leads to the found of an old dyke at the south end of
the said water [of] Oldynie, which dyke divides the same from the common pasture on
the south, takeing it west to another litle burn trink on the west side thereof, called
Alldumadda or Wolfield burn, betwixt the samen and the wood of Brea, whereat be
17fi8] THE LAING CHARTERS 735
the old dyke of the said wood or forest the march goes be the side thereof to the
northmost end, hence west as the said dyke leads till ye come directly anent a litle
round know, with a juniper bush on the top of it, lying a litle Ijcwest a litle cairn on
the north syde of the said forrest in the muir, and from thence north, and over the
burn of Old Duok or Black burn, through the muir till ye come to a slack in the
midest of a litle mossie bogg on the north side of the Muir, lying betwixt the crofts on
the west that are besouth the water of Gelnie or Meikle liurn, above the Newmiln, and
the croft called .\rFinIaj''s croft on the eist, and northward hence be the said slack in
the bogg to the said water of Gelnie, and hence eastward as the water runneth,
reserving the liberty of a common loaning to moss and muir by said M'Finlay's croft
and croft of Culballachie, and with which reservation of the loaning forsaid, all along
be the said water of Gelnie, east till ye come to the foard therein, called the Slade
foard, in the common way from Brealangwell to Milntoun and Rosabrightie, from the
said foard, as the old channell or water course now is, till ye come anent the croves for
takeing in the waters to the miln of Milntown.' Sasine given by Robert Campbell,
hackler in Cromarty, as bailie, on •29th September, and recorded at Inverness 8th
October, 1762. A\'itnesses, James Rose, hackler in Cromarty, and David Manson,
tobacconist there. Thomas Gair, of Ross diocese, notary public. [21.53, Box .54.
3218. 13th January 1763.] Commission by King George the Third appointing
John Whitefoord, Esq., to be Major in the 11th regiment of foot, commanded by
Lieutenant-General Maurice Borland. 13th January 1763. [1895, Box 48.
3219. 10th August 1763.] Burgess Ticket of the city of Edinburgh in favour of
Colonel Robert Keith Murray. 10th August 1763. [1897, Box 48.
3220. 4th .May 1764.] Commission by King George the Third appointing
Patrick Warrender [cf. Xo. 3193 supra] to be Lieutenant-Colonel of the 11th
Dragoons, commanded by William Kerr, Earl of Ancram. St. James's, 4th May 1764.
[2551, Box 6.5.
3221. 20th June 1764.] Commission by George Drummond, lord provost, and
the bailies of the city of Edinburgh, in favour of Mr. Adam Fergusson, lately
professor of Natural Philosophy in the University of Edinburgh, as successor to Mr.
James Balfour of Pilrig, advocate, professor of Pneumatics and Moral PhUosophj-.
Edinburgh, 20th June 1764. [2948, Box 77.
3222. 21st February 1765.] Diploma in favour of Sir John Whitefoord,
baronet, as a member of the most ancient and most puissant order of the Beggar's
Bennison and Merryland, by Sir John M'Nachtane, sovereign of the order. Anstruther,
21st February 1765. [802, Box 22.
3223. 31st January 1768.] Contract of Copartnery (incomplete and unsigned),
between Mr. John Roebuck, doctor of physic, Samuel Garbett, Francis Garbett, his
son, Benjamin Roebuck, Thomas and Ebenezer Roebuck, John Adam, architect in
Edinburgh, and others, known as the Carron Company, assuming and admitting Peter
Birt as a partner for five years from the 31st January 1768. [2800, Box 72.
3224. 25th June 1768.] Precept of Clare Constat, directed to John Renny, writer
in Falkirk, and Thomas Leishman, overseer at Calander, by James [Boyd], Earl of
736 CALENDAR OF [1768
Erroll, acting for the York Buildings Company, over the lands formerly of James, Earl
of Linlithgow and Callendar, and also over the lands of the late William, Earl of
Kilmarnock (father of the grantor), as heir of his mother, Anne, Countess of
Kilmarnock, who survived his father, for infefting ANDREW Adam, late in Newcastle,
now in Falkirk, as brother-german and heir of the late Alexander Adam, merchant in
Falkirk, his immediate elder ))rother, in certain subjects in the linrgh of Falkirk, as
described, — two acres on tho north side of tlie High Street (the description of which
is illegi))le) near the West Fort, and three ' Butts ' at the West Burn Bridge, Thomas
Burn being a neighliouring owner — the said subjects having been part of a 16s. 8d.
land anciently belonging to Humphrey Sword : To be held for payment of 1 Os. yearly
feu-duty. Slains Castle, 25th June 17G8. Witnesses, James Keid and John Davidson,
the earl's servants. [15.30, Box 39.
3225. 26th August 1768.] Extract Retour of Hugh, Lord Reay, as lawful heir-
male and of provision to his brother-german, the late George, Lord Reay, under a
marriage contract, dated 23rd August 1732, between the now deceased Donald, Lord
Reay, then master of Reay, father of said Hugh, with consent of his father, George,
Lord Reay, now deceased, on one part, and Mrs. Marion Dalrymple, his wife, eldest
daughter of Robert Dalrymple of Castlctoun, baronet, advocate, with consent of her
father and of Sir Hugh Dalrymple of North Berwick, baronet, lord president of session,
her grandfather, on the other part. Retour made in the sheriff-court of Edinburgh,
26th August 1768. [1374, Box 35.
3226. 29th October 1770.] Letters of Administration and Probate by Frederick
[Cornwallis], Archbishop of Canterburj% in favour of Walter Farquharson, Ciiari.es
Lyell, and Walter Fergu.son, executors of the deceased Alexander, Lord Colvill of
Culross, Rear-Admiral of the AVhite, and late of Drumsheugh in Scotland. TiOndon,
29th October 1770. [3228, Box 84.
3227. 20th December 1770.] Precept of Clare Constal by Alexander, Duke of
Gordon, etc., for infefting Mr. Co.smo Gordon, advocate, as heir of his father, the late
John Gordon of Cluny, in the town and lands of Letter-finlay and others in Lochaber,
Inverness-shire, adjudged from Cosmo, Duke of Gordon, the granter's father, under
reversion. Dated at Gordon Castle, 20th December 1770. Witnesses, Charles Gordon,
W.S., Edinburgh, and James Ross, the granter's cashier. [1315, Box 34.
3228. 20th February 1771.] Letter of Admission by the Bishop of Doune and
Connor, admitting George Straton, M.A., St. Andrews, to the office of a Deacon at
Arbroath. 20th February 1771. [874, Box 24.
3229. 17th April 1771.] Charter by Sir James Livingstone of Glentirran, baronet,
confirming to James Dalrymple, merchant in Falkirk, the possession of certain
tenements on the south side of the High Street of Falkirk, bounded by the houses of
John Gaff, now of the heirs of James Weir, on east, of John Bowie, merchant, now of
the heirs of William Clark, on south, and of James Boog, merchant, now of John
Wilson, on west, as described, and formerly belonging to the late Robert Johnstone,
portioner of Falkirk, then to his niece, Mary Johnston. Feu-duty, 13s. 4d. yearly. At
Bantaskine, 17th April 1771. Witnesses, James Campbell of Ardkinglas, and John
Renny, writer in Falkirk. [1131, Box 30.
1772] THE LAING CHARTERS 737
3230. 16th May 1771.] Ch.arter by Duncan Macdonell of Glengary, superior,
conveying to Geneual Simon Fkaser of Lovat the lands of Shiaii in the parish of
l\.iImoiiivaig, Inverness-shire, formerly belonging to Mary Macdonell, relict of the late
.John Macdonald of Shian, and eldest lawful daughter of the deceased j^^neas Macdonell,
some time of Shian, and to Konald Macdonell, lawful son to her and John Macdonell,
held under John Macdonell of Glengary, the granter's grandfather, which were adjudged
and sold under a process of sale by Donald, eldest son in life of the said late Konald of
Shian, against Mary, daughter of the late Alexander Koy Macdonell, some time in
Shian, and Allan Macdonell in Invergary, her husband, and others : To be held feu
for twenty merks Scots yearly. Dated at Invergary, IGth May 1771. Witnesses,
Alexander Macdonell, brother to the late John Macdonell of Glengary, and David
Barclay, of Edinburgh diocese (who also acts as notary to next writ), clerk to William
Macdonell, W.S. [1181, Box 31.
3231. 16th May 1771.] Instrument of Sasine following on abovej of same date,
and recorded in the general register loth July 1771. [11^2, Box 31.
3232. i^^th June 1771.] Commission by the Council of the Koyal Company of
Archers, nominating and appointing SiR JoHN Whitefoord of Whitefoord, baronet,
to be one of the Brigadiers-General of the said Company. Edinburgh, Sth June 1771.
Signed by 'Wm. St. Clair, P. James Hardie, secretary.' [")32, Box l'>.
3233. 26th March 1772.] Instrument of Sasine in favour of Robert Carmichael
of Broomly, following on precept addressed to John Risk in Tillichewn, as bailie, in
a disposition dated at Glasgow, 1st October 1771, by James Buchanan of Middle
Tillichewn, with consent of John Alston, merchant in Glasgow, of the two Croftingews,
within the parish of Bonhill and shire of Dumbarton. Witnesses, Hugh Maclean,
writer in Glasgow, and Hugh Scales, his apprentice. Sasine given to John Nairn,
tenant in Midletoun of Bonhill, attorney for grantee, on 26th, and recorded at Dumbarton
27th, March 1772. Witnesses, John M'Lintock, tenant or cotter in Midletoun of
Bonhill, William M'Kean in Ladytoun. James Hutchison, notary. [1607, Box 41.
3234. 20th August 1772.] Warrant of Search by King George the Third in
favour of Commissioners of Customs, addressed to the High Admiral and others,
for facilitating collection of custom dues, etc. 20th August [1772]. [426, Box 12.
3235. 31st October 1772.] Extract Retour of General Service of Agnes
M'Kinnell, wife of George M'Naught in Auehingibbert, as one of four heirs-portioners
of her father, the late James M'Kinnell (some time portioner of Auchincreiff, after-
wards of Glen), in terms of a marriage contract between her said father and her
mother, Jean Milligan, eldest daughter of the late William Milligan, w'caver in
Dumfries, dated 25th August 1 739, and recorded in the commissary books of Dumfries,
Gth October 1768. Retour dated at Dumfries, 31st October 1772. [3122, Box 81.
3236. '■• 1772.] Memorial for William Turnbull of Smiddyhill, contoining an
inventory of writs from 1666 to 1737, the period during which the Turnbulls have
possessed Smiddyhill in the parish of Stracathro, shire of Forfar. The Memorial has
reference to the thirlage of a mill. [1760, Box 4.5.
3237. 1772.] Inventory of old papers aflecting Smiddyhill from 1566 to
1666. Dated 1772. See No. 1556 sw^ra and previous writs. [1761, Box 45.
5a
73S CALENDAR OF [1772
3238. 4th November 1772.] Extract General Retour of Robert Wellwood of
(Jarvock as heir of his late father, Robert AVellwood of Garvock. Dunfermline, 4th
November 1772. [118.5, Box ni.
3239. IGth September 1773.] Instrument of Sasine following on a disposition,
dated IGth September 1773, by Lieutenant-General David Graeme of Gorthie, in favour
of James Robertson Bakci.ay of Cavill, W.S., of the lands of Easter Torry as in
No. 3214 supra: To be held in feu-farm. Sasine given 20th, and recorded in the
general register 23rd, September 1773. James Russell, notary. [1796, Box 46.
«
3240. 10th May 1774.] Official copy Royal Warrant for recruiting the 11th
regiment of dragoons, addressed to the Marquis of Lothian as colonel. 10th ALay
1774. [90G, Box 2.5.
3241. 27th September 1775.] Commission by King George the Third appointing
George Warrender to be lieutenant of a troop in the 11th dragoons, commanded by
Major-General James Johnston. St. James's, 27th September 1775. [2552, Box 65.
3242. 1776.] Draft Listrument of Sasine in favour of the Bank of Scotland
(James Spence, treasurer), of the lands of Rochsalloch and Airdrie, in the shire of
Lanark, as security for sums due by John Aitchison of Rochsalloch. 177G.
[297.3, Box 78.
3243. 26th February 1777.] Extract Retour of General Service of Isobella and
Margaret Stewart, daughters of their father, the late Mr. Alexander Stewart, one of
the ministers of St. Guthbert's, born of his marriage with Margaret Herriot, his first
wife, and his nearest and lawful heirs, in terms of a disposition between him and his
second wife, Jean Harries, only daughter of the late William Harries, merchant in
Leith. Edinburgh, 26th February 1777. [3123, Box 81.
3244. 16th November 1777.] Commission under King George the Third, by
General Sir William Howe, appointing Normand Lamond [cf. No. 3210 sujmi'] to be
Major to H.M. 55th regiment of foot, commanded by Major-General James Grant.
Headquarters, Philadelphia, 16th November 1777. [3292, Box 87.
3245. 24th May 1778.] Burgess Ticket of the city of Perth in favour of Mr.
William Wright, merchant there. Perth, 24th May 1778. Finely engraved. [1320,
Box 34.
3246. 3rd November 1778.] Precept by Patrick Baillie and John Small, two of
the macers of the court of session, for serving ' Miss Jean Ross, daughter and only
lawfull child in life of Malcolm Ross, eldest lawfull son of Alexander Ross of Pitcalney,
who was eldest son of Malcolm Ross of Pitcalney, procreated between him and Jean
ilacCulloch, the eldest lawfull daughter of the deceased James MacCulloeh of Pilton,
afterwards of iNIulderg, his spouse, as nearest and lawfull heir of Taillie and provision
in special to the deceas't Margaret jMacCulloch of Mulderg, daughter of the deceast
David MacCulloeh of Mulderg, who was the son and heir of the said Mr. James
MacCulloeh of Mulderg in all lands,' etc., possessed by the said Margaret MacCulloeh.
Edinburgh, 3rd November 1778. [904, Box 25.
3247. 1st December 1778.] Executions of the brieve of service in favour of MiSS
Jean Ross, as in preceding writ. 1st December 1778. [905, Box 25.
17S2] THE LAING CHARTERS 739
3248. 28th April 1779.] Certificate by Thomas, Earl of Haddington, David, Earl
of Leven, (leiieral Sir James Adolphiis Oughtoii, Sir John Whitefoord of Ballochmyle,
baronet, Dr. William Koljertsoii, Principal of the University of Edinburgh, George
Broun of Elieston, commissioner of cxci.se, John Fordice of Aytoun, receiver-general for
Scotland, and Matthew Henderson, directors of the ' Royal Academy for Exercises ' in
Edinburgh, testifying to the services and merits of ' M. GiovANNi Xa\t:rio Tkesumoxdo,
by Ijirth a Florentine, . . . sixteen years as principal master of the Royal Academy '
under their inspection, approving him in every respect, 'as he proposes to return to his
native country.' Edinburgh, 28th April 1779. [3294, Box 87.
3249. -Uh November 1779.] Instrument of Sasine in favour of the Right Hon.
John, Earl of Stair, of an annualrent of £3000, from the lands of Little Genoch and
others specified, in terms of bond by Andrew Adair and Thomas Adair, of Little
( Jenoch. Dated 1 6th November, and recorded in the general register of sasines 24th
November, 1779. [118, Box 3.
3250. '■. 1779.] Deed of Accession by the creditors of Alexander Wedderbvrx
of St. Germains. Signed, not dated, but c. 1779. [1152, Box 30.
3251. 2nd June 1780.] Notarial Instrument of Sasine following on a decreet of
adjudication, dated 28th June 1769, by which part of a certain tenement called Gibson's
Land in the burgh of Glasgow, on the west side of the 'Saltmercate,' with an ale-cellar
there, and also a coal-cellar, in the street called Gibson's Wynd, lying next to the cellar
of Andrew Blackburn, merchant, which tenement and cellar are part of a great land
called Gibson's land, bounded by the land of Robert Buchanan, writer, on north, and
that of John Millar on west, the High Street on east, and Gibson's Wynd on the north,
was adjudged from James A\'right, merchant in Glasgow, to the Cauron Comp.VNV near
Falkirk. Sasine given 2nd June 1780 by Alexander Broun, bailie of Glasgow, to John
Dillon, writer in Glasgow, for grantees, and recorded at Glasgow same day. Witnesses,
Daniel Campbell and James Ewing, two of the burgh officers. Notiiry, John Wilson,
common clerk of Glasgow. [2635, Box 67.
3252. 3rd October 1780.] Patent of Arms given by J. H. Campbell, Esq., Lyon
King of Arms, to Sir William Cuxxingham of Robcrtland, baronet, as follows: —
' Af(jc'iit a sliakefork between a bugle horn in chief and two castles in the fianks, all
sable ' — the helmet having a mantling gules, the doubling argent ; crest, a unicorn's
head issuing from the wreath armed or, and on the point of the horn a rose gules.
Motto, 'FoRTiTUDiNE.' Supporters, two knights in complete armour proper, the
vizors of their helmets up, and each having a baton in exterior hand or. Dated
3rd October 1780. Illuminated blazon cut away. [159, Box 5.
3253. 12th July 1781.] Royal Commission appointing William T)UNDAs, Esq.,
to be Chamberlain of the Earldom of Ross. 12th July 1781. [1045, Box 28.
3254. 9th August 1781.] Letters Patent by King George the Third, appointing
the salary of Andrew Stuart, keeper of the register of sasines, to be £200 yearly.
9th August 178 L [165.5, Box 42.
3255. 1782.] Document (undated and incomplete) containing an agreement^
obligation, and submission, by the \-assals or agents for vassals of :the lordship -of
740 CALENDAROF. [1782
Dunfermline, in regard to a lease from the crown of their respective teinds. Indorsed,
■1782.' [3147, Box 82.
3256. 9th September 1782.] Commission by the commissioners for executing the
office of Lord High Admiral of Great Britain, etc., appointing Philip Lamb to be
fifth lieutenant of H.M.S. Suffolk. 9th September 1782. [600, Box 17.
3257. 20th November 1782.] Commission by King George the Third appointing
Lieutenant-Colonel Normand Lamont [cf. No. 32-1-t mpni'\ to be a colonel in the
army. St. James's, 20th November 1782. [3293, Box 87.
3258. 3rd January 1783.] Charter by John Graeme, W.S., commissioner for
Alexander Hutchison of Southfield, superior of the lands, confirming a disposition,
dated 24th February 1777, by James Bayne, portioner of Kinnesswood, in favour of his
son, Alexander Bayne, of his fourth part of the east side of the town and lands of
Kinnesswood, described in a precept of dare constat, 21st i\Iay 1763, l)y Sir John Bruce
of Kinross to the said James Bayne, formerly possessed 1)}' the late Alexander Bayne,
as that fourth part of the east side of the lands of Kinnesswood, possessed by the said
Alexander and James, between David Wilson's lands on the east, the grantee's own
rig of land on south, Andrew Amot's land on west, and the common way on north,
with the houses and yards of old possessefl by Alexander and George Law and .lanet
Wilson, on the west side of the lone, and bounded by the same boundaries as above ;
with that house and yard possessed by James Thomson, lying between the Spout burn
on the east, Kobert Arnot's lands on south, the highway on west, and the lands of
George Biccarton on north, also the smithy and yard at the back thereof, with his jJart
of the Bishop-mure, as the same is measured to him, with common pasture upon the
Bishop-hill as used and wont, with liberty to cast peats in the moss of Portmoak for his
own u.se, but not to sell peats to any othei' person, the said town and lands lying in the
parish of Portmoak, barony of Bishopshire, and sherifldom of Kinross : To be hekl of
the said Alexander Hutchison and his heirs for £60, lis. 8d. Scots money, with twelve
hens or 5s. Scots for each hen, six capons or 8s. for each capon, one long carriage or
30s., ten short carrriages oi' 10s. for each, as also grinding the grain on the lands at the
mill of Powmill, paying multures, and with duplicand at entry of heirs, etc. Con-
firmation dated at Kinross House, 3rd January 1783. Witnesses, John M'Glashan,
the granter's clerk, and John Douglas, his servant. Cf. also No. 2884. [2438, Box 62.
3259. 14th February 1783.] Burgess Ticket of the burgh of Edinburgh admitting
Elphinston Balfour, merchant, as burgess and guild-brother. Edinburgh, 14th
February 1783. [3295, Box 87.
3260. 10th May 1783.] Burgess Ticket of the burgh of Dumfries in favour of
Mr. Hary Welsh, writer in Edinburgh. 10th May 1783. [1221, Box 3
•7
3261. 20th June 1783.] Commission by King George the Third appointing JoHK
Williamson to be Captain of the 25th (or Sussex) regiment of foot, commanded by
Lieutenant-General Lord George Henry Lennox. St. James's, 20th June 1783. [3296,
Box 87.
3262. -2nd July 1784.] Commission appointing the Hon. Keith Stewart of
Glasserton Receiver-General for Scotland vice James Mtirray, resigned. 22nd July
1784. [1450, Box 37.
1788] THE LATNG CHARTERS 741
3263. 22nd July 1784.] Commission to the same person, same date. [1451,
Box .•57.
3264. 21th November 1784.] Burgess Ticket in favour of Akthur Forbes of
Culloden, esquire, grandson of the Kighl Hon. Duncan Forbes of Culloden, Lord President
of the Court of Session, admitting him as a burgess and guild-brother of the city of
Edinburgh. 24th November 1 784. Burgh seal of cause attached, in good condition.
[535, Box 15.
3265. 26th September 1785.] Diploma, granted and signed by Dr. James M'Cor-
mick, rector, and others of St. Andrews University, in favour of Samukl Spalding to
practice as Doctor of Medicine. 26th September 1785. With a very fine impression
of seal in tin case. [352, Box 10.
3266. 30th December 1786.] Decree by Louis Jean Marie de Bourbon, etc.,
admiral, etc., of France, governor of Bretagne, giving, with his council, judgment in
an admiralty case between Lamberg, captain of the ship Le Mercure, against
Messieurs Kuellan and company, etc. Dated 30th December 1786. French document.
[599, Box 17.
3267. 9th July 1787.] Patent of Arms granted by John Hooke Campbell of
Bangeston, Lyon King of Arms, to Charles Kerr of Boughtrigg, eldest son and heir
of James Kerr of Boughtrigg, M.P. for Edinburgh, who was eldest son of Thomas Kerr,
eldest son of Andrew Kerr, the second son of Sir Thomas Kerr of Redden, knight, who
was a younger son of William Kerr of Ancrum, paternal ancestor of the Marquis of
Lothian. The arms, which are also blazoned on the margin, are described as 'gules, on
a cheveron argent, three mullets of the field, all within a bordure of the second. . . .
Crest, the sun in his splendour. . . . Motto, A Dko Lumen.' Edinburgh, 9th July
1787. Recorded same date. [3225, Box 84.
3268. 19th November 1787. J Patent of Arms l>y John Hooke Campbell, Lyon
King of Arms, in favoui' of Alexander MacLachlan of the Island of Dominica, eldest
son and heir of William Maclachlan, esquire, of the stewartry of Kirkcudbright
(descended from the ancient family of Maclachan of that Ilk, chief of that ancient
surname), and Anne, daughter of John MacGhie of Balmaghie, esquire. With illuminated
blazon, thus, ' quarterly, first, Or, a lion rampant gides ; second, a dexter hand couped
in fess, gules, in a field argent holding a cross patee fitched azure ; third, argent, a galley
the oars in action sahic, and flags displayed f/w/c'-', in the sea in base proper ; fourth,
parted per fess argent and a:.ure, in base a salmon naiant proper ; in the center of the
shield a leopard's head cabossed, of the last.' Crest, a leopard's head cabossed proper.
Motto, FoRTiTEK. Dated 19th November 1787, and recorded same date. [300, Box 9.
3269. 9th May 1788.] Burgess Ticket of the burgh of Perth in favour of William
Drumjiond of Logic Almond. Dated 9th May 1788. [2824, Box 73.
3270. 7th July 1788.] Extract Burgess Ticket of the city of Edinburgh in favour
of Charles Kerr, his Majesty's printer and stationer for Scotland, in right of James
Kerr, jeweller and goldsmith, his father. 7th July 1788. See No. 3096. [2768, Box 71.
3271. 28th July 1788.] Diploma of M.D. granted by the University of Aberdeen
to Thomas Gillies. Aberdeen, 28th July 1788. [2328, Box 59.
742 CALENDAR OF [17cSS
3272. 31st October 1788.] Power of Attorney by George Whitefoord, Lieutenant
H.E.LC.S., residing at Cawnporo in Onde, appointing his father, Sir John 'Wiiitkfoord
of Whitefoord, Ayrshire, to act for him as to the cxecutry of the deceased Henrietta
Digby, late of Hutton Bushell in the county of York, spinster, in regard to a sum to be
paid to a chikl of her niece, Lady A\'hitefoord ; also as to the executry of the late Lucy
Osbaldcston of same place, widow. Dated 31st October 1788. [3032, Box 79.
3273. 3rd December 1788.] Listrument by "William Aberncthy Drummond,
Bishop of Edinburgh, attes.ting the ordination of 1\Ir. John Webster according to the
rites of the Anglican Church. 3rd December 1788. [351, Box 10.
3274. -8th January 1789.] Patent of Arms granted by John Hooke Campbell,
Lyon King of Arms, to Andrew Wardrop, member of the Royal College of Surgeons in
Edinburgh, son of Andiew Wardrop of Torlianehill, one of the magistrates of Edinburgh,
by Katharine, daughter of Thomas Baillie of Polkemmat, which last Andrew was son
and heir of William Wardrop of Torbanehill. Arms described, ' Gules, on a cheveron
urgent, three shields of the field all within a bordure Or, charged with nine stars u.:urc.
. . . Crest, a husbandman issuing out of the wreath, his bonnet azure and vestments
vert, holding a plowshare over his dexter shoulder proper. . . . Motto, Revertite ' ;
with blazon on margin. Edinburgh, 28th January 1789. Recorded same date. [3226,
Box 84.
3275. 2'Jth January 1790.] Commission to the HoN. Keith Stuart of Glasserton
as receiver of taxes on horses, etc., in Scotland. 29th Janiuiry 1790. [l-ir)2. Box 37.
3276. 3rd April] 790.] Certificate of Admission of Hugh Warrender, Esq., as a
member of the Honouiable Company of Golfers of Edinburgh. Links of Leith (iolf
House, 3rd April 1790. James Balfour, secretary. [2oy3, Box 65.
3277. 2Sth September 1792. J Instrument of Sasine following on a precept of
dare constat by Mr. John Steel of Gadgirth, minister at Stair, for infefting Davih
Steuart, (banker and) provost of the city of p]dinburgh, as heir of his brother-german,
Hew Steuart, late governor of Fort Malbro' in the East Indies, in an annualrent of £40
sterling from the lands of Gadgirth, in the parish of Ochiltree, King's Kyle, and
sheriffdom of Ayr ; and also from part of the barony of Stair, as described, in the parish
of Stair. Precept dated at Edinburgh, 16th August 1782. Sasine given 28th September,
and recorded at Ayr 20th November, 1792. Thomas Smith, notary. [1988, Box 51.
3278. ■ October 1792.] Exemplification of the administration of the goods of
George [Johnstone], Marquis of Annandale, deceased. October 1792. [1151,
Box 30.
3279. 14th August 1794.] Commission appointing Philip Lamb [cf. No. 3256]
first Lieutenant of H.M.S. Andromeda. 14th August 1794. [601, Box 17.
3280. 9th December 1794.] Commission by King (icorge the Third appointing
Duncan Maldougall to be a Captain in the third battalion of the Breadalbane Fencible
Infantry, commanded by John, Earl of Breadalbane. St. James's, 9th December 1794.
[2896, Box 75.
1805] THE LAIN G CHARTERS 743
3281. llth August 1795.] Commission by King George the Third under the
privy seal of Scotland, appointing Hugh Warrendek to be Chamberlain of the earl-
dom of Koss, lordship of Ardmannach, etc., in room of ^\'illiam Dundas, deceased
[cf. No. 3253]; yearly salary, £83, 6s. 8d. St. James's, llth August 1795. Seal
attached, broken. [2445, Box 02.
3282. 3rd October 1795.] Probate and Letters of Administration by John, Arch-
bishop of Canterbury, of the will of David Knox, late of the cit}' of Edinburgh, Captain
of the Eoyal Navy, on half-pay, deceased, granted to Jeax Kno.x and Isabella Knox,
spinsters, aunts of the deceased, and to .John Pitcaiun, merchant in Edinburgh, three
of the surviving executors. The others named in the will are Christian Knox, spinster,
also aunt of deceased, and Major Thomas Trotter of the Royal Artillery. The pro-
visions of the will relate to Elizabeth Knox, the testator's wife, and Harriet Knox,
his daughter. Will dated Edinburgh, 2-tth March 1795. Letters dated 3rd October
same year. [2303, Box 58.
'o''
3283. 12th October 1795.] Letters of Administration by Shute, Bishop of
Durham, to PRUDENCE Patterson, relict of the late John Patterson, Berwick-on-Tweed,
who died intestate. Durham, 12th October 1795. [2480, Box 63.
3284. 24th June 1797.] Letter of Admission by the Captain and Council of
the Honourable Company of Golfers of Edinburgh, admitting Charles Kerr, Esq.
of Boughtrig, a member of the Company, etc. Links of Leith Golf House, 24th June
1797. Signed by ' Al. Osborn,' secretary. See No. 3267. [2481, Box 63.
3285. 20th August 1798.] Commission by King George the Third, appointing
John Belches as Major of the 4th (or Loyal Foresters) regiment of the Perthshire
brigade [Militia]. 20th August 1798. [1491, Box 38.
3286. 15th December 1798.] Commission to Duncan Macdougall, as in No.
3280 s»^'/((, to be Quartermaster in the same battalion. St. James's, 15th December
1798. [2897, Box 75.
3287. 1st April 1803.] Diploma gi-anted by the Marischal College, Aberdeen, in
favour of J.\jies AI'Cook, lawful son of James M'Cook, advocate, Aljerdeen, as M.A,
With signatures. Seal in good condition. 1st April 1803. [2010, Box 51.
3288. 26th August 1803.] Commission by the Admiralty to Lieutenant John
Fairbairn to be Lieutenant of H.M. sloop the Sprcdij. 2Gth August 1803. [1490,
Box 38.
3289. 17th December 1804.] Appointment by John, Earl of Chatham, of Mr.
DOMINICK Butler as Clerk to the Inspector of Small Arms. Nth December 1804.
[1532, Box 39.
3290. 29th October 1805.] Packet of Brieves (with executions indoi-sed) for
infefting Brig.vdier-General Wai^ter Ker of Littledean, if he have right thereto, in
the titles, honours, and dignities of Duke of Roxburgh. 29th October 1805. [G02,
Box 17.
744 CALENDAR OF [1805
3291. — November 1805.] Four Brieves with executions for making inquisition
as to whether Walter Ker of Littledean were nearest and lawful heir of the late
AVilliam Ker, Earl of Roxburgh. Dated in November 1805. [488, Box 15.
3292. 26th May 1807.] Commi.ssion by the Treasury appointing Alexander
Maclean of Ardgour as Receiver-General of Arrears of Assessed Taxes in Scotland, in
room of Sir William Augustus Cunynghame, baronet. Whitehall, 26th May 1807.
[3227, Box 84.
3293. 26th May 1807.] Commission appointing Alexander Maclean Receiver-
General of Land Tax for Scotland. 26th May 1807. [1046, Box 28.
3294. 1808.] Charter by the Commissioner for Thomas Graham of Kin-
ross and Burleigh, superioi', confirming to Henry Greic, portioner of Milnathort,
various writs of a portion of land there. Testing-clause not complete. Date in 1808.
[584, Box 17.
3295. 7th July 1809.] Brieve by King George the Third to the macers of the
coiu't of session for the service of Walter Ker of Littledean, colonel and brigadier-
general, as nearest and lawful heir-male of Lady Jean Ker, eldest daughter of the
deceased Henry, Lord Ker, lawful son of Robert, first Earl of Roxburgh. 7th July
1809 ; with a cojjy and five relative papers of the macers' court, all in 1809. This
service was found to be unnecessary. [486, Box 14.
3296. 15th September 1809.] Commission by Lord Minto, governor of Madras,
appointing Law Macdowall to be an Ensign of infantry. Fort St. George, 15th
September 1809. [579, Box 16.
3297. 2nd April 1811. J Instrument of Sasine in favour of Caroline Elizabeth,
Duchess of Argyll, infefting her in the dukedom of Argyll, in security of her Grace's
jointure of £6000 sterling. Dated 22nd March, and recorded in the general register
of sasines 2nd April, 1811. [119, Box 3.
3298. 24th January 1812.] Commission by Sir G. H. Barlow, appointing Ensign
Law Macdouall to be Lieutenant in the 12th N.L Fort St George, 24th January
1812. [580, Box 16.
3299. 5th May 1812.] Diploma of the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh,
in favour of Donald M. Campbell. Edinburgh, 5th May 1812. Signed by 'Joannes
Abercrombie,' ' Josephus Bell,' and others. [3297, Box 87.
3300. 21st December 1812.] Extract Retour before the bailies of the Canongate,
of William Drummond, lieutenant, Royal Artillery, eldest son of Archibald Drummond,
now residing in Canongate, and Margaret M'Ewan (deceased), daughter of the late
William M'Ewan of IMurthly, W.S., Edinburgh, as nearest and lawful heir of his uncle
Thomas, son of the said William M'Ewan. 21st December 1812. [1043, Box 28.
3301. 21st December 1812.] Extract Retour of the said William Drummond
as heir of his aunt, the late Jean M'Ewan, daughter of the late William M'Ewan of
Murthly, W.S. 21st December 1812. [1044, Box 28.
1832] THE LAING CHARTERS 745
3302. 31st August 1813.] Ticket of Membership of the Merchants' House of
(rhisfiow to Mit. CoMN Campbell, foreign trader, son of John Campbell of Down, in
Pertlishirc. Fee, £10, 10s. Glasgow, .-Jlst August 1S13. [i:il9, Bo.\ 34.
3303. 30th June 1815.] Commi.ssion by the Commissioners of Taxes appointing
Alk.xander Maclean of Ardgour, in Argyllshire, Receiver-General for Scotland of
land, assessed, and property tax. Whitehall, 30th June 1815. [60-1, Box 17.
3304. 4th April 1816.] Deed of Trust by the creditors of James Justice of
Justicehall, granting to certain Trtt.stees the 40s. lands of Ugston, and the temple-
lands lying in the town and territory of Ugston, and those parts of the lands and
barony of Trabrown, called Over Howden and Upper and Nether Carscmyres (exclud-
ing the household furniture of said James) : To be held in trust and disposed of
for behoof of the creditors. Edinburgh, 4th April 1810. Cf. Nos. 2587 and 3100.
[3224, Box 84.
3305. 21st March 1821.] Extract Ketour of Inquest, made before Adam DufT,
advocate, sheriff-depute of the sheriffdom of Edinburgh, declaring that John, Eai!L oi'
Breadalhane and Holland, is nearest and lawful heir in general to the late Colin
Campbell of Carwhin, his father. Edinburgh, 21st March 1821. [2991, Box 78.
3306. 21st March 1821.] Extract Retour of Inquest, made as above, declaring
that John Lamont of Lamont, instructor to the forces, eldest lawful son of the late
John Lamont of Lamont, his father, is nearest and lawful heir in general of the late
Archibald Lamont of Lamont, his grandfather. Edinburgh, 21st March 1821. [2992,
Box 78.
3307. 9th September 1822.] Precept of Clare Constat by John, Earl of Hopetoun,
as superior, in favour of David Wilson, tenant in Letham, grandson of the late James
Wilson, tenant in Stankyards, in those houses and lands in Niddry which belonged to
the late William Cleland, some time tenant to the late Charles, Earl of Hopetoun, in
West Niddry, lying in the parish of Kirkliston, Linlithgowshire, in terms of a charter,
etc., dated 5th December 1702, in favour of William Cleland, with reversions, etc., in
favour of William Cleland, son of the tleceased William Cleland, portioner in Niddry,
and grandson of the first-mentioned William. Dated at Edinburgh, 9th September
1822. [1219, Box 32.
3308. 22nd April 1825.] Petition to King George the Fourth, by the Members
of the Extraordinary and Ordinary Committees of Management of the Commercial
Banking Company of Scotland, praying for a lioyal Charter to incorporate them and
other partners in one body to be named 'The Commercial Banking Company of
Scotland.' With signatures and a remit (dated Whitehall, 22nd April 1825) to the
then lord advocate to report, signed apparently ' R. Peel.' [2G4, Box 9.
3309. 30th January 1828.] Original Memorial addressed to the General Assembly
of the Church of Scotland, by the Clekgy and L.vyjien representing that Church in
Canada, for assistance, recognition, etc. Cornwall, Upper Canada, 30th January 1S28.
Signed ' Sam Harkness, D.D., Chairman.' [907, Box 25.
3310. 17th April 18.'52.] Commission appointing Robert Montgomery, Lord
5b
746 CALENDAR OF [1837
Belhaven, High Commissioner of the General Assembly (if the Church of Scotland.
17th April 1832. [1047, Box 28.
3311. 26th July 1837.] Indenture between Sir Keginald Macdonald Steuart
Seton of Staflfa, Touch, and Alanton, baronet, sheriff of the shire of Stirling, on one
part, and James Simpson, merchant, Falkirk, and AVilliam Simpson, resideiiter, Kerse
Lane, Falkirk, all electors of the district of burghs consisting of Falkirk, Linlithgow,
Airdrie, Hamilton, and Lanark, declaring the election of William Downe Gillon of
Wallhouse as Member of Parliament for the said district. Falkirk, 26th July 1S37.
[2993, Box 78.
3312. 5th May 1613.] Listrument of Sasine following on a precept in a charter
by Queen Anna, dated at Whitehall, 31st March 1613, in favour of Mr. Thoil\..s Hope
in liferent, and John Hope, his son, in fee, of the lands of Edmoiistoun and Caldcottis.
Done 5th May 1613. Sasine given by Mr. James Sandilands, advocate, as bailie.
Witnesses, Mr. James Cairstairis and Richard Tailzeour, servitors of Mr. Thomas Hope.
Robert Fortoun, notary public' Cf. No. 1727 mjmi, and later writs. [378, Box 11.
' This writ was accidentally misplaccil in tlie chronological arrangement, and to prevent
confusion is inserted here.
1593-1611] THE LAIXG CHARTERS 1-^7
ADDENDA
3313. 1th April 1557.] Letters in the form of an Instrument, by William Schaw,
provost of Abernethy, David (Tibson, canon of the Metropolitan Church of Glasgow,
delegated by letters from the papal see, with Symon Schaw, also canon of said church,
in terms of papal letters, dated at Rome [14th November 1555], narrating a petition by
the dwellers in the barony or lands of Kylismuir, in the diocese of Glasgow, for a better
condition of the monastery of Melrose, and authorising the persons named to confirm
(1) a charter by James [Stewart], commendator of Kelso and Melrose, and the convent
of Melrose, for the benefit of that convent, and a sum of money paid by Adam Ard in
Over Catryne, for the rebuilding and repair of the monastery, burned and destroyed
by the English in the late war, granting and feuing to the said Adam, his heirs and
assignees, the whole 12s. Gd. lands of Over Katryne, in the lordship of Kylismure and
sheriffdom of Ayr, extending yearly in rental to 12s. 6d., arriages and carriages 5kl.,
and 9d. of bondage silver ; to be held of the commendator and convent in feu-farm for
the above sums of old rent, and 4s. 8d. for augmentation, in all, 18s. 4id. Scots, wth
duplicand at entry of heirs, three suits of court at Machlene, grinding gi-ain at the mill
of Machlene, and other usual services. Precept of sasine directed to John Wilsoun of
Nether Quhytflatt. Dated at Melrose, 20th February 1555-6, and signed by the
commendator and the monks named in writ of same date. No. 642 supra, except
Mungo Purves. Also (2) an instrument narrating that the bailie named gave sasine to
the said Adam Ard of the said lands, on 22nd September 1557 [.</(]. Witnesses,
William Bordland, John Wilsoun, son of James Wilsoun in Quhitflatt, and "William
Ard, younger. Adam Landellis, presbyter, Glasgow diocese, by apostolic and Queen's
authoritj', notary public. These documents the said deleg.ates, having cited parties to
appear before them in the church of Glasgow, in the aisle of St. Michael, archangel,
duly approve and confirm. Done on the 4th April 1557, in presence of James Mechell,
John Keid of Craighoid, John Dunbar in Barmure, John Lau, William Ard, llobert
Makcoiuial, and .John Hucheon. Thomas Knox of Glasgow city, by apostolic authority,
notary to writ, which is also signed by the above-named David (Til)son. Two seals
appended: (1) that of William Shaw, the bearings somewhat defaced, but showing the
three covered cups of Shaw of Sauchie, with a mollet in centre chief ; legend
S. ViLELMi ScHAV P. DE Abirnethi ; (2) seal, legend, David Gibsoxe, quarterly, two
keys saltirewise in first quarter, and apparently a saltire in third quarter, the other
quarters being illegible. ^ See also No. 668 supra.
3314. 1593-1611.] An luiliound volume, sewed together, and containing thirteen
large folios of parchment, entitled ' A Volume of E.xtracts from the Records,' being
extracts from the Register of Deeds, each extract authenticated by the signature of
Mr. John Hay of Easter Rennet, depute of Sir George Hay of Kinfauns, knight, clerk
' This and the thirteen succeeding writs are too large and bulky to be placed in boxes with the
others. They are contained in a packet by themselves.
748 CALENDAR OF [1593-1611
register. The extracts arc seven in number, and are given here in their order as in the
volume, though not in order of date.
1. Contract, dated at Grangemure, 8th September 1598 [recorded 3rd January
1598-9], between Thomas Dischingtoun now of Ardros, son and heir of liis father, the last
deceased Thomas Dischingtoun of Ardros, for himself and his heirs, with consent of his
curators, and Agnes Scott, Lady Ardros, elder, his ' guiddame,' as principals, and Sir
James Scott of Balwerie, knight, and James Hamilton of Kinbrachmount, as cautioners
for the said Thomas, on the one part, and Mk. A\'illiam Scott of Grangemure,
director of the Chancery, on the other part, referring to a sale by the said late Thomas
Dischingtoun, with consent of Margaret Sandylands, his wife, to Mr. William Scott, of
date 23rd May 1589, of the lands of Grangemure, and whole mure of the same in the
lordship and barony of Pittinweynie and sheriffdom of Fife, and likewise the lands of
Ardros and Carmurie in same sherifldom ; also referring to a contract of 16th June
1590 between the said late Thomas, with advice of Mr. John Moncreiff, advocate, and
(the now deceased) Mr. Andrew Moncreiff, minister, his brother, on one part, and the
said Mr. William Scott, by which the latter leased the lands of Ardros and Carmurie
to the said Thomas, under conditions ; all which contracts the present granter now
confirms, and declares the lands of Carmurie and others [for which sec Hcgistmm Marini
Sigilli, vol. vi. No. 874, where the same lands and the same boundaries are fully stated]
to belong to Mr. William Scott, and to l)c counted under the name of Elie, and never
again under the name of Ard:-os. The said Thomas binds himself to infeft Scott in the
lands of Carmurie and others, and assigns the teindsheaves of the lands ; also a contract,
of date 30th March 1587-8, between the late Thomas Dischingtoun, his father, and the
community of the Ijurgh of Crail, towards the said town of Elie, port thereof, etc., and
a decreet arbitral, of date 16th May 1578, pronounced by the late Robert [Pitcairn],
commendator of Dunfermline, Mr. William Lundy of that Ilk, the late James Johnstonn
of Elphingstoun, the late James Meldruni of Segy, younger, one of the senators of the
college of justice, and the late Mr. David Carnagy of CoUuthie, arbiters chosen
between the said late Thomas Dischingtoun, heir-male of Ardros, and his curators, on
one part, Margaret Dischingtoun and the late Jean Dischingtoun, heirs of line of
Ardros, with consent of James Hamiltoun of Rochbaidv and Gavin Hamilton of
Raploch, their respective spouses, on the second part, and the said Agnes Scott on the
third part. The said Thomas also binds himself to ratify this contract on attaining his
majority, and Mr. William Scott binds himself to grant the lands and barony of Ardros,
to be redeemed from him, and to renounce the same in favour of the said Thomas.
Contract signed by the above parties, and by William Scott of Abbotshall, the said
Mr. John Moncreiff, and Thomas Gom-lay of Kincraig, as curators of Thomas Disching-
toun. Witnesses, George Paterson, fiar of Luthrie, Andrew Clerk, in Elie, James
Scott, "W'.S., Arthur Rae, notary public, Mr. Robert Scott, elder, and Mr. Robert
Scott, younger, servitors of Mr. William Scott.i
2. Obligation by the above Thomas Dischingtoun, as son and heir foresaid, with
consent, and on behalf of Elizabeth Scott, his spouse, referring to the preceding contract,
and to a crown charter of 14th March 1598-9 [cited above], erecting the tenement of
' The following persons are named as creditors of the late Thomas Dischingtoun, or as having
rights over parts of the lands and others named : — Stephen Dudingstoun, now in Elie, and Agnes
Gourlay, his spouse ; Christian Cant, relict of the late Colonel Hary Balfour, and now spouse to
Mr. Peter Kollok, bishop of Dunkeld ; James Wood of Lambelethame ; Arthur W'ood, -his brothcr-
german, and Agnes Graham, spou.sc of Arthur ; David .Simpsouu, buiguss of Dysart, and Elizabeth
Clerk, his spouse ; Robert Schodowie in Luiidy ; the late .James [Strang in Balcaskie, Margaret
Wood, his spouse, and James Strang, their son : and the Masters of .St. Sah-ators College in the city
of St. Andrews.
1593-1011] THE LAING CHARTERS 749
Elie into a barony separate from that of Ardros, and further erecting the town of Elic,
haven and port thereof, as narrated in the charter, also to a contract at Edinburgh,
Gth February 1602, lietween the said Thomas Dischingtoun and Mr. William Scott
of Elio and Jean Skene, his spouse; and now for £20,000 Scots the said Thomas
Dischingtoun alienates, to the said Mr. William Scott, the west part of his lands and
barony of Ardros, in the sheritt'dom of Fife, comprehending the town lands, muirs, and
yards of Balclavic, his part of the great loch on the south side of the town and lands of
Kilconquhair, of old called the Keidniyre, and his lands on which the same stands, the
' myre callit Lathrowis mj're ' so far as it lies bewest the east march stones, under-
written, the ' peices, scheddis, and aikeris ' of arable land called ' Peteris mailling,
Fytiisfauld, Brumefauld, Cotterland, Wolflatt, Thorterlandis, Westmyresyid, and haill
Over Linkis,' with others, bounded as follows : — ' Beginnand at the north-west end of
that my sched of land on the south syid of the Overlinkis callit (Jutlandis fauldis,
quhair thair is ane cairne of stanis sett be ane merche betuix the said north-west end of
the saidis outland fauldis and the north-eist syid of that pairt of the said Mr. Williame
his landis of Elie callit Damegrcine, and fra the said cairne of stanis passand eist be
the north syid of ane dyke at the north endis of the said sched of arrabill landis callit
Outlandis fauldis, and sched callit Schiphirdis buttis as merche stanis standis at the
south syid of the said Ovirlinkis, quhill it cum to the north end of that sched of my
landis of Ardros callit Rambothie, and eist be the north end of the rigis of the said
sched of Kamliothie as merche stanis standis, quhill it cum to ane cairne of stanis at the
south-eist end of the said Ovirlinkis quhair the hiegait cuming fra the toun of Elic
enteris in betuix the arrabill landis of Ardros, passand to the Law thairof all at the
south, and fra that cairne north thorter the hiegait to ane uther cairne situat on the
dykrig of certane arrabill landis callit lykewayis Kambothie, and thairfra up ane fur of
the eist pairt of the said sched callit WclHatt as merche stanis standis, quhill it cum to
the commoun gaitt that passis betui.x Balclavie and Ardros Law, and over the said gait
direct north as merche stanis standis at the west .syid of that my sched [of] land callit
Hoppiehillok, quhill it cum to the west endis of the crosbuittis callit Marzaird, and
thairfra north be the west end of the saidis crosbuttis and doun ane fur at the west
syid of the sched of my landis callit the knowis of Myresyid, as merche stanis standis,
and ar now infi.xit quhill it cum to ane dyke at the north endis of the same sched callit
the knowis of Myresyid, C[uhair ane merche stanis standis infi.xt at the said dyke on the
south syid of Lathrowis myre, and thairfra direct north throw the said Lathrowis myre
as merche stanis standis, and ar infixit quhill it cum to the dj'ke and arrabill land
endis of Kilconquhair on the noith, and the said Mr. William, his landis and baronie
of Elie on the west pairtis,' with liljerty to collect sea wair, etc., within the 'sey craigis,'
sands, etc., opposite Ardros, between the 'Lang Craig' and the lands of Elie; and the
granter binds himself to iiifeft Mr. William in said lands, as bounded, reserving a tack
of the above-named Peters mailling made to Peter Dischingtoun in Balclavie ; and also,
as Dame Margaret Home, prioress of Northbervik and abbey thereof, with consent of
the convent, and advice of the late Alexander Home of North Berwick Mains, tacks-
man of the abbey, granted on 10th September 1.591, to the late Thomas Dischingtoun
of Ardros, and to the granter his son and heir, a tack of the teindsheaves of the mains
of Ardros, in the parish of Kilconquhar and sheriffdom of Fife, for nineteen years, at a
yearly rent of four bolls wheat, nineteen bolls bear, and nineteen bolls oats, compre-
hending the loinds of the lands abovc-nanuMl, the granter for twelve bolls victual
yearly lets to the said Mr. William the teinds of the west portion of Ardros as named.
Obligation dated at Carmurie, 23rd May 1604 [recorded 28th May 1604]. Witnesses,
Mr. John Carmichael, minister at Kilconquhar, Mr. Alexander M'Duff, schoolmaster
750 CALENDAR OF [1593-1611
'in the Elie,' Ai'thur liny and Mr. Kobert Scott, notaries public, William Scott and
Andrew Simpsoun, servitors of said Mr. "William Scott. Cf. also Registrmn Magiii
SigilU, vol. vii. No. 1213.
3. Contract, dated at Edinlmrgh, 2-'nd July 1611 [recorded same date], between the
above-named Thomas Dischingtoun of Ardros, and his wife, and Mk. William Scott,
elder, of Elie, and Mr. William Scott, younger, his son and heir, relating to the
same lands and barony of Ardros, and to Carmurie, Balclavay, (irangemure wester, and
teinds, Elie, and west part of Ardros, Easter Grangemure, Bruntscheills, and others, in
Fife, but not defining any boundaries ; Thomas Alexander of Drumeldrie, Mr. Robert
Williamsoun of Murestoun, Mr. Peter Kinloch of Alderstoun, Mr. Robert Scott, Arthur
Rae, Archibald Hamiltoun, Hew Dumbar, and Andrew Cowpar, writers, being cau-
tioners on behalf of Mr. William Scott of Elie for payment of a certain sum of mone}^
Signed by the parties and cautioners, in presence of Mr. Robert Leirmonth of St.
Nicolas, advocate, Adam Lawte, writer, David Scott, brother-german to the late
William Scott of Abbottishall, Robert Scott, servitor of the said Mr. William, Daniel
Melvill, servitor of Adam Lawte, Mr. John Skene, writer, and David Hamiltoun,
servitor to the lord advocate.'
1. Contract, at Edinbiu'gh, ;30th January 1002 [recorded same date], between Mi;.
William Scott of Elie, director of the Chancery, on one part, and David Nairne, now
portioner of Newton-Rires, son and heir of the late David Nairne, portioner there, his
father, and ' nevoy ' and heir by progress to the late Simon Nairne, portioner of
Newtoun Uires, his 'guidschir,' on the other part, narrating that for 15,500 merks the
said David has sold to the said Mr. ^^'illiam his half and whole portion of the lands of
Newtoun Rires, with all pertinents, in the sheriffdom of Fife : To be held from the
grantor in blench-farm and of the king for the feu-duties in the charter granted by the
late King James the Fifth to the said late Simon Nairne, namely £13 money, ten bolls
\vheat, twehe bolls two tirlots bear, twelve cajjons and twenty-four poultry ; binding
himself to warrant the same ; also referring to a contract at St. Andrews, 30th June
1597, by which Elizabeth Auchinmowtie, mother of said David Nairne, and liferenter
of the lands, set in lack to her son the said half-lands of Newtoun Rires, for a yeai'ly
lental of three chalders (two bolls wheat, twenty bolls lieir, and twenty-six bolls oats),
reserving to her during her life the ' principal hall of Newtoun Rires with the haill
houssis within the durris thairof heich and laich,' where she then lived, also that ' pece
of land beneth the orcheard of Newtoun Rires lyand beneth the orcheai'd yaird thaiiof,
fra the gait balk west to the greene under the j-aird haiffand the stank on the south,
the lone dyke of the greene at the west,' also the 'orcheard yaird of the said Newtoun,
except onlie that peicc yaird behind the auld chalmer to the said David,' also reserving
to her ' the haill dowcat of the Newtoun foirsaid ' and the profit thereof, to belong to
her so long as her son is unmarried, and after his marriage to belong to her and him
equally ; also reserving to her during life twenty ewes, to be pastured on the lands,
' with ane hors gers in somer, and in winter threttie threavis stray ' {i.e. ten of oat
straw, ten of ' beir stray,' and ten of ' pels stray '), to be delivered yearly, also reserving
a byre to hold her cattle and horse, the said David upholding the same watertight,
with liberty to her to thrash her corn yearly in the said David's barn, when necessary,
or else he shall build a barn of ' ane cowpill roume ' for her at his own cost ; also
' The following persons are named in the course of the writ as creditors or having interest ; —
Laurence, David, and William Dischingtoun, bruthers-german of the grauter, and Agnes, Euphame,
and Elspeth Dischingtoun, his sisters-gernian ; Stevin Dudingstoun of Sandfurd, in reference to the
lands of Sandfurd ; and Barbara Sandylands, Lady Ardros, mother of Thomas Dischingtoun. She
is erroneously designed Margaret in No. 1.
1598-1611] THE LA TNG CHARTERS 751
referring to a contract, dated at Edinburgh, 2nd April 1585 [registered 20th June
1598], between the late David Nairne, father of granter, and Andrew Wod of Largo,
the latter binding himself not to molest the former or his heirs in possession of the
teindsboaves of said lands, during payment of rent therefor of ten bolls beir, ten bolls
meal, and four bolls wheat; also allowing the said David to pasture sixteen 'oxin and
iiolt, twa hors and meiris, and fourtic scheip ' within the ' Sehyremure ' belonging to
Andrew, along with Andrew's 'awiii guidis, and in thair fauldis,' with the pri\-ilege
also of casting peats, etc., in said muir ; referring also to other writs and transactions
with the late Thomas Hay [sic] and Janet Forret, his spouse ; Florence Auchmowtie of
Fairnie, his heirs, etc. ; Stephen Dudingstoun, son to the late Stephen Dudingstoun of
Sandfurd ; the late Mr. John Lindsay of Balcarras, David Lindsay, now of Balcarras,
as son and heir of the late Mr. John, and as brother and heir of the late John Lindsay
of Balcarras, who was eldest son of the said Mr. John, with Alexander [Seton], Lord
Fyvie, as tutor testamentar of said David Lindsay. The granter assigns the tack made
by his mother, and also [apparently] the contract about the teindsheaves, to the said
Mr. William Scott. Contract signed by the parties as a1)ove. Witnesses, Jfr. Robert
Scott, Adam Coupar, one of the clerks of session, Mr. Robert Williamson, and others.
5. Contract, at Balmuto, 16th October 1593 [registered 2.3rd November 1593],
between John Boswell of Balmuto, heritable proprietor of the half-lands, etc., named,
with Isabel Sandelandis, his spouse, on one part, and Patrick Hintai;, portioiier of the
Newtoun, on the other part, alienating to the said Patrick the .said John's half of the
town and lands of Murecambus, mill, mill-lands, etc., in the regality of St. Andrews
and sheriffdom of Fife, for which the said Patrick shall pay 7000 merks; specially
providing that it shall not be lawful to the said Patrick to dispone the lands or any
part thereof to any person or persons having the surname of Dudingstoun, or to any
others that may acquire the property or right of the said lands to the said surname,
\vithout consent of John Boswell. Signed by the parties before Robert Lundy of
Balgonie, John Boswell, portioner of Kinglassie, Mr. Andrew Boswell of the West
mylne of Kirkcaldie, Andrew Broun, Mr. Robert Weilland, notaries, witnesses, a clause
being added after the witnesses' names, providing that Boswell shall not be bound to
warrant the lands to Hunter to be held of his immediate superiors otherwise than he
presently holds the same, and also exempting Isabel Sandelandis from all obligation of
warrandice except for her own consent only, ' and thir lynes to be als effectuall as thai
war insert in the bodie of the said contract and befoir the registration thairof.' The
signatures followed.
6. Assignation by the above-named Patrick Hunter narrating the above contract, to
which he had only given his name at the desire of Mr. William Scott of Grangemure,
who had given him the money, and therefore he and Arthur Forbes of Rires, as his
cautioner, assign and transfer the said half-lands and half-mill of Murecambus to the
said Mr. William. Dated at Rires, 4th November 1593. Witnesses, Thomas Mortoun
of Cammo, and James Scott, notary public. [Registered 2nd January 1593-1.]
7. Contract, at Edinburgh, 19th January 1593-4 [registered 23rd May 1594], by
Arthur Forbes of Rires, and Elizabeth Myrtoun, his spouse, conjiuict fiars of the lands,
on one part, and Mk. Williaji Scott of Grangemure [as above], alienating to the latter
the one-half of the town and lands of Murecambus, mill, mill-lands, etc., in the regality
of St. Andrews and sherifl'dom of Fife : To be held of the immediate superiors of the
said Arthur, and of James Leirmonth of Balcomie. Signed by the jiarties before Sir
James Scott of Balweric, knight, Patrick Dumbar [.•.;'(■, 1. Huiitar], portioner of the
Newtoun of Rires, Mr. Oliver Colt, advocate, Mr. Robert Williamsoun and James
Scott, servitors of Mr. William Scott, and Arthur Rae, servitor of Mr. Oliver Colt.
752 CALENDAR OF [1639
O'
3315. 26th September 1G39.] Charter bj' King Charles the First, giving, selling,
and releasing to John Murray, Eakl of Annandale, the whole manor of Ballyweele
and Castle Murray in Ireland, in the barony of Boylagh and Bannagh in Ireland [of.
Nos. 198i and L'4GG supra]. Dated at Dublin, 2Gth Septcmlicr, an. ref/. 15th, lG3t).
3316. Jth and :31st October IGG-t.] Contemporary' Copy of ^\'arrant by King
Charles the Second, extending the jurisdiction of the Court of AVestjiinstek, con-
stituting the office of steward, judges, etc. etc., with table of fees subjoined. 4th
October 1GG4, and 21st October IGG-t.
3317. 10th November 1G9G.] Extract Special Retour of James, now Earl of
LiNLiTH(iOW AND C.ALLENDAR, as heir of his uncle, the late George, Earl of Linlithgow,
Lord Livingstone, etc., eldest lirother of Alexander, Earl of Callendar, father of the
said James, in the lands and offices fully described and enumerated. At Edinburgh,
10th November 1G9G.
3318. 14th March 1704.] Charter by Queen Anne granting to William Steven,
son of James Steven, usher of the treasury and exchequer of Scotland, by his wife,
Margaret (lay, daughter of Captain AYilliam Gay, in Colonel Burwall's [Burrell's]
regiment of foot in Ireland, and to the said James Steven, as administrator foi' his son,
the whole lands antl barony of Calendar and others, fully narrated, compi'chending all
the lands, etc., erected into the regality of Calendar by charter, under the great seal of
date 29th June 1663, to the late Alexander, Earl of Calendar, and other heirs of tailzie,
which lands were adjudged [by decree 21st June 1G99, recorded 19th August 1G99]
from James, now Earl of Calendar, in favour of the said Cajjtain William Gay, who
assigned the said decree in favour of William Steven. Given under the great seal at
Edinburgh, 14th March 1704.
3319. 4th September 170G.] Charter by Charles, Earl of Mora}', etc., granting to
Angus M'Intosh, son of John M'Intosh, burgess of Inverness, to Anne M'Intosh, his
spouse, and their heirs, the half of the town and lands of Culclachy, extending to a
plough-land, etc., with mill, etc., lying in Strathnairn, parish of Daviot and sherittdom
of Inverness, as possessed by the late William M'Intosh of Kellochy, and Donald
M'Intosh, his son ; which lands were resigned by the said Donald M'Intosh of Kellochy,
with consent of Angus M'Into.sh, fiar of Kellochy, his eldest son, and their respective
spouses, by disposition of date 9th June 1703, in favour of the said Angus and Anne :
To be held in feu-farm for a yearly feu of £40 Scots. At Darnaway, 4th September
1706. Witnesses, Mr. Francis Steuart of Frankfield, the Earl's brother-german, and
others.
3320. 9th June 1708.] Charter by Queen Anne granting to Willlum Maxwell
of Kirkconnell, and his heirs-male ; whom failing, his heirs-female ; whom failing, to his
second born brother, Alexander Maxwell, and his heirs-male ; whom failing, to Stephen
Maxwell, third-born brother, and his heirs-male ; whom failing, to the heirs-female of
Alexander and Stephen ; whom failing, to Agnes Maxwell, eldest sister of William, and
her heirs-male ; whom failing, to Elizabeth Maxwell, second sister, and her heirs-male ;
whom failing, to the heirs-female of Agnes and Elizabeth, successively, etc., the lands of
Kirkconnell, as particularly described, in the parish of New Abbey and stewartry of
Kirkcudbright ; also the lands of Kelton, in the parish of Dumfries, which lands were
resigned by the late Mariota Corsan, relict of the late Stephen Lawrie of Maxwelltoun,
1757] THE LAING CHARTERS 753
in a disposition by her, of date 26th November 1658, to the late James Maxwell, her
grandson, eldest son of the late John Maxwell of Kirkconnell, and Agnes Laurie,
daughter of Mariota, and other heirs of entail. To which James, his son James
Maxwell, late of Kirkconnell, was served heir, and to the last named James William,
now of Kirkconnell, was served heir, upon whose resignation this charter proceeds.
Edinburgh, 9th June 1708.
3321. 22nd July 1713.] Instrument narrating the Eesignation by the procurator
for the late Sir William Bruce of Kinross, into the hands of the barons of exchequer,
of the lands and barony of Arnot, the lands of Scotland Well, and other lands [cf. No.
3015 siqmi'], belonging to the .said Sir William Bruce, in favour of the following heirs of
entail : — To Dame Anna Bruce, only lawful daughter of Sir William by his first spouse,
the late Dame Mary Halket, and spouse of John Carstairs of Kilconquhar ; then to Sir
Thomas Hope of Craighall, baronet, Dame Anna's son by her first husband, the late
Sir Thomas Hope of Craighall ; then to John Hope, second son, etc. ; then to James
Carstairs, Dame Anna's only lawful son by John Carstairs ; then to any other son of
Dame Anna ; then to Christian Carstairs, eldest lawful daughter of Dame Anna and John
Carstairs ; then to Elizabeth, second daughter, etc. ; then to Mary Carstairs, third
daughter, etc. ; then to any other daughter of Dame Anna; then to Mary Bruce, Lady
Blairhall, grandniece to the said Sir William Bruce, and the heirs-male born of her and
Mr. Dugald Stewart, advocate, her husband, brother-german to the Earl of Bute ; then
to Christian Bruce, sister-german of Sir William, spouse to Alexander, Earl of
Kincardine ; then to the nearest heirs whomsoever of Sir William (the heirs-male,
whom failing, the heirs-female, without division, of each heir of entail succeeding before
the next heir named), in terms of an entail by Sir William Bruce, dated 8th March
1708. Eesignationmade22nd July 1713. Cf. No. 3067 su/wa. [John Bruce, only lawful
son of Sir William, is named in the entail, Init he apparently predeceased his father.]
3322. 27th July 1713.] Charter of said lands granted in terms of the above
resignation. 27th July 1713.
3323. 1st October 1713.] Listrument of Sasine of said lands in favour of Dame
Anna Bruce. At Arnot, 1st October 1713. Recorded on 5th October in the general
register.
3324. 12th February 1747.] Charter by Frederick, Prince of Wales, as Stewart
of Scotland, in terms of an obligation of tailzie, dated loth October 1708, and recorded
9th February 1709, granting and confirming to William, now Earl of Glexcairn
[then Lord Kilmaurs], eldest son of the deceased William, Earl of Glcncairn, and to
the other heirs of entail named, the whole lands and others described [most of which
are named in previous writs. Cf. Nos. 583 and 586 sujn'a] — all lying in the baronies
of Duchall, Finlaystone, and others, in the sheriffdom of Renfrew : To be held of the
Prince and his successors, for certain sums for ward, relief, and marriage, as t^axed in a
charter by King Charles the Second, of date 24th April 1671. Given under the
Prince's great seal at Edinburgh, 12th February 1747.
3325. 5th October 1757.] Retoiu- of Inquest serving Archibald H.vmiltox of
Dalziol, advocate, eldest lawful son of the late James Hamilton of Dalziel, and of his
wife, the late Margaret Hamilton, eldest daughter of the deceased Sir Archibald Hamil-
ton of Rosehall, baronet, as nearest and lawful heir of tailzie and pro\'ision of the late
5 c
754 CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS [1757
Sir Hugh Hamilton of Kosehall, baronet, his uncle, in the barony of Roschall, compre-
hoiidiiig Haggs, Kirkwood and Kirkshaw, Kcyden and Gartmillan, Kipps, Brcwlands,
Easter Garturk, Grianlctts, Blacklands, Haggsnmir and Palace, with manor-place, Dun-
dyvcn, and its pertinents Blairmeadow and Benthill, in the parishes of Old and New
Monkland, shcriftUom of Lanark ; which have been in the hands of the king, as superior,
since September 1755. Cf. Nos. 1078, 1202, and others. Edinburgli, 5th October 1757.
3326. 23rd February 1770.] Charter bj' King George the Third granting to
Duncan M.vcdon.VLD of Glengarie, only lawful son of the deceased -^Eneas JMacdonald,
who was brother of the deceased Alexander Macdonald, lately of Glengarie, and son
of the .also deceased John Macdonald of Glengarie, grandfather (avo) of the said
Duncan, who was son of Alexander Macdonald of Glengarie, great-grandfather (j)roaw)
of Duncan, who was son of Ronald Macdonald of Glengarie, great-great-grandfather
(ubavo) of Duncan, who was son of Ronald Macdonald of Scothouse, then of Glengarie,
great-great-great-grandfather (atavo) of Duncan, who was uncle of JEneas, Lord
Macdonald, son of Donald MacAngus-MacAlester Macdonald of Glengarie, great-grand-
father's great-grandfather (tritaiv) of Duncan ; ^ and to his heirs and assignees the
lands and others described, in the parish of Killanan, now Killnianivaig, lordship of
Gartmorar and Lochaber, and sherillVlom of Inverness, which were erected into the
barony of Glengary on 27th March 1627, in favour of the said Donald MacAngus-
Macalister Macdonald, and were possessed by him and the others named, and were
adjudged by a decree of sale, 11th April 17G9, to belong to the said Duncan
Macdonald, he paying £15,000 sterling. Given at Edinburgh, 23rd February 1770.
' The descent here narrated differs from the pedigree as given in Burke.
FINIS
ERRATA
Page 13, Xo. 44. Add at end [202G, Box 52.
„ 60, Xo. 23G, line G. For 'le Hectre,' read 'le Heetre.'
„ 115, Xo. 431, on sixth line. For 'June 1639,' read 'June 1539.'
„ 116, Xo. 432, fifth line from top of page. For 'granter's brothers,' read 'Bar-
tholomew Cockburn the granter's brother, John, James, and Alexander,' etc.
,, 137, Xo. 522, line 1. For 'James Sandilands,' read 'John Sandilands.'
„ 152, No. 582, line 7. For the numbers in brackets [500-502], read [507-509], as
in other wTits of the same lands.
,, 160, Xo. 610, line 6. For 'as signed,' read 'assigned.'
,, 167, Xo. 640. The date of this writ, though right according to the document
itself, is historically wrong, and ought to be ranked a year later, reading thus,
'28th January 15.jG-7,' as in Xo. 669.
„ 198, Xo. 781. This writ has been inadvertently misdated by ten years, as the
true date is 29th February 1574-5.
„ 202, Xo. 796, line 7 from top of page. After 'Lufdennis,' add '[perhaps
"Lusdcnnis," as the modern form is Lisden],' and make a similar addition on
page 288, line 2, and in Xo. 1682, line 8.
„ 227, No. 904, line 12. After ' Henry Balfour,' add '[so in original, but read
"Alexander Balfour," as in Xos. 687 and 711].'
,, 228, Xo. 910, last line but one. Delete the figures in brackets and alter the dat«
of writ to 1573. Archbishop Douglas died in 1574.
,, 234, Xo. 935, line 2. For ' Thomas Denum,' read ' Thomas Denune.'
,, 236, Xo. 944, line 8. For 'John Cunyngham Smith,' read 'John Cunyngham, smith.'
,, 239, Xo. 956, line 5 from top. For 'common on south,' read 'common on north.'
„ 251, Xo. 1012. This ^VTit, the date of which is imperfect, should be ranked after
the year 1-587. Cf. Xo.s. 1095 and 1148.
„ 287, Xo. 1165, line 3. For ' Scringeouk,' read ' Scrimgeour.'
„ 292, Xo. 1184, line 4. For 'Towy,' read 'Cowy.'
„ 310, Xo. 1266, line 5, at end. For 'his daughter,' read 'her daughter,' as in the
next writ.
„ 323, Xo. 1319, lines 10, 11. For 'Alexander Forbes,' read 'Arthur Forbes.'
„ 352, Xo. 1443, third line from end of writ. For 'brothers of said John,' read
'brothers of said William.'
,, 372, Xo. 1535, line 7 at beginning. For 'brothers,' read 'cousins.' Cf. Xo. 1479.
,, 387, Xo. 1596. The true date of this writ is Gth December 1619.
„ 478, Xo. 1997, line 6. For ' Lord Eamsay his son,' read ' Lord Ramsay and his son.
„ 567, Xo. 241.5, at end. For '[3159, Box 86,' read ' [3259, Box 86.'
„ 615, Xo. 2626, at end. For 'Box 91,' read 'Box 21.'
„ 675, Xo. 2903. The date of this should be 26th October 1592. Cf. Xos. 12G0, 1261.
„ 690, No. 2978, line G at end. After 'parish,' add '[of Benholme].'
„ 701, Xo. 3035, line 10. For ' William Ellis,' read 'Thomas Ellis.'
„ 707, Xo. 3067, at end. For 'Xo. 3322 infni,' read 'Xo. 3321 infra.'
„ 709, Xo. 3078, line 7. For 'pursuers,' read 'defenders averred,' etc.
„ 713, Xo. 3096, at end. For 'Xo. 3271 infra,' re;id 'Xo. 3270 infra.'
,, 731, Xo. 3196, line 5. After ' Lister,' add '[so in original, but probably "Tister "].'
,, 824, Index. L'nder 'Edinburgh, common or town clerks of,' instead of what is
printed, after Mr. Adam Otterburn, read 'Alexander Guthre (1547), s<'i'
Guthrie; Mr. Alexander Guthrie (1586), sec Guthrie; Mr. John Hay, stc Hay
of Lands; Mr. Alexander Guthrie (1630), s^■e Guthrie,' etc.
NOTE
In the following Index the numbers do not refer to the pages but to the writs
calendared. One dash at the beginning of an entry indicates that the name is the same
as in the preceding entry ; and a second dash, that the territorial designation is also
the same. In the following pages a second dash also has been used to indicate the
repetition of the same Christian name, while . . . represent a blank name. The
figures in parentheses, thus (1049), after an entry in Inde.x of Persons, mark the date
at which the person is first named in the Calendar. As a ride no other dates are
given, except occasionally that of decease or of a change of office or title. A <juery
after the number of a writ, thus, 1470 (?), indicates that the person is probably, though
not certainly, referred to in that writ. In the Index of Persons the names of abljots,
commendators, etc., will be found under the name of their abbey or religious house,
as well as under their own names, and the monks of any monastery are given under
its name only, while vicars and parsons appear under their own names and the names
of their respective parishes. The provosts and bailies also of any bui'gh or town, so
far as named in the Calendar, will be found luuler the name of their burgh as well
as under their separate surnames. The names both of persons and places are arranged,
for the most part, under the modern form of spelling the word.
INDEX OF PERSONS
Abercokn, Karl of, James, first. Master of
Paisley (1599), 1376, 1509.
James, second (1642), 2303, 2307, 23S6.
Abercrumbie (Abiircrumby, Abercromby, Aber-
crombye, Abercrombie, Abircrumby, Abyr-
crummy, Abbyronimmj) of Pittelpie, David
(1603), 1442.
of Poltoiin, Richard, burgess of Edinburgh
(1580), 1010, 1101, 142S.
of Skeytb, John (15!I0), 1199.
of Throske, John (1574), 904, 906.
Mr. Andrew (1571), 863.
Master David (1548), 545.
Mr. David (1584), lOSS.
David, in Nevry (1603), 1442.
Edward, vicar of Logierait (1536), 'Graua-
tarius' of Scone, 410.
George, servant of George, Lord Gordon
(1644), 2338.
James (1548), .535.
(1558), 687.
(1581), 1025.
maltman in Kinconquhar (1705), 3018.
John, bailie of Craill (1529), 376.
(1548), 535.
-(1558), 687.
Mr. John, notary (1567), 822.
John (1812), 3299.
Robert, brother of Richard Abercromby of
Polton(1580), 1010.
William, notary public (1583), 1069; (1585),
1104; in Dalkeith (159U), 1196.
Euphemia, wife of David Balfour of Powis
(1574), 904. Cf. Crombie.
Aberdeen, bishops of —
Gilbert [Grenelaw], 83, 94.
Robert [Blacader], elect (14S1), 184. See
also Glasgow.
Thomas [Spence], 212.
William [Elphiustone], 412.
Gavin [Dunbar], clerk of register, 368, 379.
David [Cunninnhara] (1585), 1100.
Patrick Forbes"'(162S), 2016.
Patrick .Scougall (1668), 2635.
archdeacon of. Sir Thomas Myrtouu, provost
of church of Craill (1536), 412.
bailies of —
John Rattray (1504), 249.
John Cheyne (1613), 1684.
chancellors of —
Sir Alexander Seytoim (1585), 1100.
Mr. George Seton (1597), 1337.
commissary of (1604), Mr. Thomas Nicolson,
1468.
common clerk of (1604), Mr. Thomas Molle-
son, 1469.
Aberdeen, King's College, principal of (1598),
Mr. David Rait, 1340, 2016.
principal and regents of (1604), 1409.
sherifl'-depute of (1649), Thomas Gordon,
2400.
Aberlad}', vicar of (15S5), Robert Sinclair, 1092.
Aberlemno (Aberlempno), curate of (1546), Sir
George Lyell, 514.
minister at (1637), Mr. John Lindsay, 2213.
Aberlour, rector of, Mr. Leonard Leslie (1570),
851, 861, 863.
Abernethy (Abernathie, Aberuethe, Abernethi,
Abernetliie, Abiruethie, Abyrnathj) of Sal-
toun, Laurence, knight (1434), 113, 117.
William, Lord, in Rothymay (1483), 189.
Alexander (1521), 328.
George, notary public (1538), 422.
James, servant to Mr. Robert Bruce, advo-
cate (1636), 2190.
Mr. John of, M.A., 15.
John, bishop of Caithness (1632), 2119,
2184 ; Andrew, his son, 2119, 2184.
Lancelot (1628), 2022.
Laurence, servitor of Mr. Francis Hay, W.S.,
writer in Edinburgh (1627), 1995, 2026, 2201,
2202, 2230, 2241, 2285.
Patrick, depute sherifF-clerk of Berwick
(1632), 2117.
Mr. William (1505), 255.
Abernethy, collegiate church of, Perthshire, Sir
John Fraser, provost of, 169.
Mr. William Schaw, provost of (1553),
607, 668, 711, 3313.
■ William Douglas, canon of, 169.
Mr. Henry Shaw, prebendary of (1572),
868.
Abernyte (Abbernith), Henry of (122S), 6.
Aboyne, Earl of, Charles (1C64), 2577, 2644,
2726.
Abr.ich, Neil], in Shebster (1753), 3196.
Acarsane. See Carson.
Achilmer of th.it Ilk, James (1450), 129.
Alexander of, 129.
Achinson, Sir Henry (1456), 142. C/'. Aitchison.
Aco, Andrew (1014), in Ednam, 1714.
(or Ato) Thomas, there (1614), 1714.
Ada, the Countess, mother of the King of Scots
(1153-78), 2 ; David, her son, 2.
Adair of Little Genoch, Andrew (1779), 3249.
Thomas (1779), 3249.
Mr. John, geographer for Scotland (1694),
2920, 3079 ; Jean, his wife, see Oliphant.
Adam son of Gilmur Makniartin, 15.
son of Herbert (120414), 3.
son of Richard, burgess of Stirling, IS.
Adam (Adame), Alexander, merchant in Falkirk,
758
CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS
3224 ; Andrew, in Newcastle, his brother and
heir (17GS), 322-1.
Adam, James, notary (1708), 3047.
John, builder in Brechin (1622), 1905.
burgess of Culross (1G51), 2417.
notary (1657), 2508.
(1656), 2480 ; Margaret Snodgrass, his
wife, 2480.
servitor to William Hamilton, writer
in Edinburgh (1G78), 277G.
macer before the Lorils of Council and
Session (1693), 2911.
architect, Kdinburgb, partner in the
Carron Comjiany (17GS), .■{223.
Robert, in Potterhill (1G47), 2382 ; John,
his son, 2382.
William, architect in Edinburgh (1757), 3201.
Adams, . . ., in Ayr (1595), 1301.
Adamson (Adamesoun, Adamsoun), Alexander
(1491), 379.
(1515), .307.
Hay, in Tain (IGll), 1622.
Andrew, servitor of Mr. Kobert Foulis,
advocate (1615), 1733.
David (1529), 375.
in Str.atherlie (1668), 2626.
Gavin, jjortioner of Grange (1627), 1992.
James, senior, burgess of Edinburgh (1598),
1338; James, junior, his son, 1338.
• merchant, burge.ss of Edinburgh, de-
ceased (1615), 1734.
in Uest.ilri;r(1612), 1653, 1654.
John, [Edinburgli] 219.
bailie of Edinburgh (1562), 733, 734.
citizen of St. Andrews (1592), 1245.
of Mylutoun of Blaklownance (1592),
1251, 1252 ; John, his brother, 1251, 1252.
notary (1002), 1427.
younger, in Edinburgh (1604), 1468.
. in Lair (1(109), 1540.
-(1G13), 1692.
(1615), 1734.
tailor, burgess of Kirkcaldy (1625),
1962.
. reader at Burntisl.and (1631), 2095.
Mr. John, notary, servitor to Mr. Francis
H.ay, W.S., writer in Edinburgh (1627), 1994,
2026-2028, 2059, 2086, 2094, 2141,
2201, 2202.
. Mr. John, advocate (1654), 24.">9.
_ deceased (1692), 2900.
2142,
- Patrick, archbishop of St. Andrews (1575),
925.
- Robert, vicar of the church of Colmanell
(1413), 93.
writer, Edinburgh (1649), 2394; ser-
vitor of William Thomson, town clerk, 2470.
-Thomas, notary (1650), 2411, 2570; clerk
of Crail, 2578, 2640.
- William, Edinburgh, 659.
(1586), 1118 ; Elizabeth, liis d.wghter,
1118.
in Edinburgh, deceased (1598), 1339.
deceased (1615), 1734.
servitor to George Mack, notary (1617),
1772.
Adamson, Janet, wife of James M'Gill (1548),
538.
in Bristo (1655), 2471.
Violet, wife of Mr. Andrew .Symson, gram-
mar school of Perth (1557), 673.
Ade, James, in Crossrig (1752), 3189.
Adeson (Adesoun), James, servitor of James
Kingorne, notary (1594), 1291.
John (1548), 535.
Adie, John, in Dunfermline (1621), 1863.
Adiesoun, David, servitor of Mr. John Wardlaw
(1615), 1734.
Adicsone, Laurence, in Wester Lochie (1636),
2198.
Adicstoun, Walter, in Vig (1.582), 1036.
Adniston (.^dnistoun), George, servant to James
Pringlc of that Ilk (1662), 25.57.
Mark, in Crookston (1G62), 2557; George,
his son, 2557. Cf. Aldinstoun.
/Edhered, son of Kiiig.Ethelhulf (854), 1.
jElfred, his brother, afterwards king (854), 1.
/Ethelb.ald, afterwards king, 1.
.Ethelberlit, afterwards king, 1.
/Etheluulf, King, 1.
Affleck (Achlec, Auchlek), Andrew, Inverness,
367.
Archibald, citizen of St. Andrews (1473),
167, 187. Cf. Auchinleck.
Agnew (Agnewe) of Lochnaw, Andrew, younger
(1624), 1947.
Sir James (1703), 3004.
of Seuchan, Andrew (1703), 3004.
Thomas, in Ireland (IGIO), l.")82.
Ahannay and Ahann.iye. See Hannaj'.
Aikenhead (Aikeidieid, Aikinbeid, Aitkynheid,
Akenhede) of Jaw, John (1729), 31 13.
Diivid, bailie, of Edinburgh (100.3), 1459;
dean of guild (161.'>), 1719, 1720; provost
(1637), 2206.
Gavin, weaver in Bo'ness (1637), 2217.
Mr. Jame.s (16.34), 21.">5.
Thoma.s, merchant, Edinburgh (1592), 1247.
William, M.A. (1480), notary public, ISO.
joiner, deceased (1622), 1911.
Aikens, William, in the Hill of Dundee (1670),
2762.
Aikin (Aikine)of Byrgrange, Robert (15S4), 1086,
1121.
James, in Pvoubonse (1643), 2330.
John, deccised (162.3), 1926.
(or Aikman) James, deceased, writer in
Biggar (1704), 3012 ; James, his son, 3012.
Aikman (Aknian), Francis, deceased (1G16), 1745.
James, bailie of Edinburgh (1462), 148.
Edinburgh (1549), 553.
in Edinburgh, deceased (1598), 1338.
• John, Edinburgh, 553.
. Edinburgh (1562), 733, 734, 750.
Aimers (Ameris), Patrick, in Plewland (1667),
2614.
Ainslie, Alexander, writer in Haddington (1721),
3093.
. Andrew, bailie of Edinburgh (1637), 2206.
Mr. Cornelius, advocate (1687), 2849.
James, bailie of Edinburgh (1612), 1636,
1778, 1795.
INDEX OF PERSONS
759
Ainslie, John, notary, servitor of Robert Gardiner,
writer (1 GO 1), 1414, 1433.
notary (1721), 3093.
Mark, in Littledaan (1593), 1271.
Sir WiUiam, vicar of Maxtoun (l.iGl), 727,
1006.
William, surgeon (I.J80), 1006.
Air, Gilbert, citizen of IJieehin (1667), 2625.
Aird (Ard, Arde), Adam, in Over Uatrync (1557),
3313.
in Katherene (1610), 1595.
James, i)rebendary of Glasgow (1538), 428.
tailor, in Potterrow (1637), 2228.
John(15.>0), 564.
in Aldtoun (1610), 1595.
Mr. Jolin, minister at Xen'battle(l 036). 2184.
Mattbew, burgess of Mu.sselburgb (1031),
2074.
William (1.557), 3313.
William, younger (15.57), 3313.
Cristina, wife of Robert Aytoun, gardener,
in Potterrow (1621), 1861, 1994.
Airds, Hugh, Viscount of Montgomerie, deceased
(1638), 2239, 2243-46, 2389, 2391, 2412,
2450 ; Elizabeth, his wife, sec Shaw.
Hugh, second Viscount of, his sou (163S),
2239, 2243-46, 2255, 2267, 2269, 2389,
2391, 2392, 2412, 2450. See also Mont-
gomerie.
Airth (Arth, Arthe, Artht, ErtL) of Doune and
Smetoun, George, burgess of Cupar (1511),
279, 280, 285, 294, 297 ; of Sauechair, 406 ;
of Foxton, 429.
of Foxton, George, his great-grandson ( 1 602),
429.
Alexander, [Haddington] 175.
David, iu Cupar (1605), 1478.
James, notary (1623), 1925.
Robert (1434), 113.
Sir William of (.-. 1296), 18.
William, [Haddington] 175.
Dame Jonet of, lady of Waughton (1395), 82.
Aitchison (Acheson, Achesoun, Achiesone, Achi-
soue, Aichesoun, Aitcheson) of Gosford,
Alexander, deceased (1632), 2119; William,
his sou, 2119.
of Houdoun, Mr. James (1064), 2587.
of Inneresk, John (169.3), 291.5.
of Mylneheaviu, Mark (1601), 1416.
of Rochsalloch, John (1776), 3242.
Adam, brother of William Acheson, in
Lambdeu, 2273, 2328 ; Robert, his son, 2328.
Alexander (1533), 391.
-burgess of Edinburgh (1554), 617;
bailie (1558), 392; Helen, his wife, see Reid.
Cuthbert, [Haddington] (1560), 722.
George (1584), 1076.
John, burgess of the Canougate (1570), 465,
544.
(1617), 176.5.
in Lambden (1640), 2273, 2373.
servitor to John Tait in Pittillisheuch
(1667), 2614.
in the Loanc (1693), 2912.
- Laurence, watch of Edinburgh (1G15), 1734.
- Mark, portionerof Salt Preston (1614), 1715.
Aitchison, Robert, bailie of Edinburgh (1631),
2096.
Thomas, mason in Coldingham (1693), 2912.
AVilliam, burgess of North Berwick (1566),
799.
in Lambden (1639), 2258, 2328.
Aitken (Aitkin, Aitkyn, Aitkyne, Atkyn) of Bur-
wane, . . ., 1270; Mr. Henry, his son (1 593\
1270.
Andrew, burgess of Burntisland (1591), 1222.
David (1688), 2872.
Mr. Edward, schoolmaster of Coldingham
(1624), 1958.
John, Burivane (1541), 450 ; Janet, his wife,
see C'arr ; William, their son (1541), 456.
(1576), 934.
in Bo'uess, deceased (1637), 2217.
writer in Edinburgh (1688), 2872.
Robert, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh
(1608), 1536.
notary (1600), 1390, 1396, 1595.
burgess and bailie of Dunfermline
(1611), 1605, 1737, 1856 ; John, his son, 1737.
in Dunfermline (1621), 1865.
• Thomas, notarv public (1582), 1045, 1271,
1292, 1293.
William (1527), 358.
(1529), 378.
in Johnstone (1655), 2475; William,
his grandson and heir, 2475.
Mariot, wife of . . . Stobie (1606), 1496.
Aitkinson, David (1527), 364.
Thomas (1527), 364.
Alan, parson of Moueydie (Miinithin), chaplain to
Earl of Fife (1228), 6.
Alanson (Alanesone, Alanesoun, Allansoun), Sir
Alexander, chaplain, (1462), 147.
Sir James, presbj'ter [Dunfermline], 289.
John (1469), 160.
(1511), 279, 280.
(1584), 1082.
Thomas (1512), 287.
William (1540), 443.
Albany, Robert Stewart, Duke of, 83, 94.
Murdach, his son, Duke of, 99.
John, Duke of, governor (1522), 333, 336.
Aldoorn (Auldcorne), John, servitor of Archibald
Stewart, fiar of Castlemilk (1641), 2298.
John, in Kelso, deceased (1666), 2607.
Aldincraw, James (1546), 517. C/. Craw.
Aldinstoun (Adinstoun, Auldinstoun) of that Ilk,
Alexander (1546), 517.
James (1573), 885, 1258.
Richard (1620), 1833.
Mr. David, reader at Leith (1657), 2506.
John (1434), 113. Of. Adniston.
Aldirch, John, 35.
Aleaume, Michel, apothecary, Paris (1506), 259.
Alexander the Second, King (1228), 6.
the Third. King, 7, 12, 13, 46.
Prince, his son, 12, 13.
Margaret, wife of Prince, see Flanders.
Alexander (.\lschunder, Alschoner) of Blackhouse,
Robert, clerk and writer in Paislev, bailie
there (1642), 2307, 2386, 2397, 2401, 2437,
I 2456,2515.
(60
CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS
Alexander of Drumeklrie, Thomas (1611), 33H.
of Drumochreiu, David (1701), 2996.
of Linbanks, Thomas (1613), 1670.
Alexander, skiuuer ia C'auongate, deceased
(1C46), 23G9.
David, iu Wester Persye (1573), 884, 1053.
burgess of Crail (1590), 1209; Agnes,
his wife, see Gibson ; Agnes, their daughter,
wife of William Alexander infra, 1209.
Gavin (1578), 961.
notary (1G13), 1670.
James, in Nether Tofts (1606), 1498.
burgess of Paislej- (1642), 2307.
John (1583), 1066.
(Alschouer) John, iu Carnoquhan (1613),
1674.
Mr. John, servitor of Hugh Kos, writer
(1632), 2115.
John, in Hill of Dripps, deceased (1654),
2457 ; Alexander, bis son, skinner in Canon-
gate, also deceased, 2457 ; Isobel, wife of
Alexander, see Pollok.
servitor to Alexander Anderson (1655),
2464.
cordiner or shoemaker in Paisley, 2370 ;
deceased (1657), 2504 ; James, his son, malt-
mau there, 2504, 2512, 2513.
Patrick, notary (1662), 2562.
Robert, servant of James, Lord Forrester of
Corstorphine (1G55), 2469.
Thomas (15,39), 436.
■ iu Drumeldre (1692), 2903.
burgess of Edinburgh (1566), 796,
961.
in Wester Persye (1573), 884.
William, in Crail (1590), 1209 ; Agnes, his
wife, see Alexander, David, supra; Agnes,
their daughter, 1209.
Agnes, wife of David Beynson, burgess of
Crail (1596), 1316.
(Alschunder) Elizabeth or Isobella, wife of
Andrew Cowanc, burgess of Stirling (1581),
1022, 1427.
Janet, wife of Walter Cowan, burgess of
Stirling (1597), 1336, 1395, 1397.
Margaret, wife of Johu Hamilton, maltman
in Paisley (1657), 2512, 2513.
Alexanderson, Sir Andrew, Caithness (1557), 682.
Alhstan, a Saxon bishop (854), 1.
Alice, John, in Foswell, deceased (1749), 3181 ,
Susanna, his wife, 3181 ; James, dyer there;
their eldest son and heir, 3181.
Alison (Alesone, Aliesoun), James, tailor (1616),
1754.
burgess and officer of Dunfermline
(1621), 1SG3.
(1GS2), 2803.
Sir Thomas, chaplain and notary public
(1543), 471.
Allan (Alane, Alen, Alland, Allane, Allen) of
Dewar, James, only son of deceased James
Allan, W.S. (1603), 2915.
■ Alexander, in Craighead (1610), 1595.
Mr. Andrew, notary (1598), 1346.
George, younger, sailor in Bo'ness (1657),
2506.
Allan, .Tames, in St. Andrews (1569), 849.
(1584), 1089.
in Dalkeith (159G), 1322.
- in North Berwick (1611), 1607.
- in Corstorphine (1612), 16GG, 1873.
- (1615), 1725.
deceased (1627), 2002.
servitor to Robert Pringle, W.S. (1642),
2314; W.S., 25.57, 2650,2915; notary, 2615;
James, his son, sit Allan of Dewar, siipra.
younger (1651), 2419.
younger, in Dunstounhead (1658),
2529.
in Dalkeith (ICGO), 2642.
— portioner of Wester Carse (1669), 2656.
in Corstorphine, deceased (1710), 3059.
John (1554), 619.
in Cuthlie (1575), 910.
— burgess of North Berwick (1597), 1325.
in Lochbauk (1599), 1383.
in North Berwick (1611), 1607; coun-
cillor, 1750.
(1671), 2676.
in D.ilkeith (1688), 2866.
Mungo, in Kilhiruy (1599), 1370.
Patrick, in Dunfermline (1621), 1856.
Robert (1554), 618.
servant of Johu Brown in Gorgie Mill
(1606), 1494.
iu Dalkeith (1G26), 1975.
Thomas, in Lochbauk (1599), 1383.
servant to Mr. Alexander Morison,
advocate (1020), 1843.
WiUiam, in Kilbiruy (1599), 1370.
iu Threburnefurdc (1599), 1372.
(1599), 1384.
burgess of Aberdeen (1604), 1469.
(1625), 1968.
• in Bishopland (1636), 2195.
(1689), 2875.
AUanschaw, James, in Coldingham (1685), 2833.
.•\Uardice (AUerdes, Allerdice, Allirdcs) of that
Ilk, Johu, and Beatrice Keith, his wife (1586),
1110.
David (1481), 182.
James, provost of the Church of St. Mary,
St. Andrews (1481), 184.
Walter (1557), 675,
servitor of Mr. Thomas Lumsden (1598),
1340.
AUasoun, John, notary (1636), 2194, 2839.
Alloa, bailie of, Mr. George Erskine (1707), 3031.
Alloway, minister of (1648), 2384.
Almond, Christina, wife of Robert Chalmers, in
Dalkeith (1609), 2042.
Alnes, rector of (1570), Sir James Bueheart, 854.
Alston, John, merchant in Glasgow (1772), 3233.
Alye, George, in Balronye (1567), 810.
Alyth, prebendary of, James Grahame (1569),
840.
Ambrose (Ambrois, Ambros), Friar John. See
Friars.
John, portioner of Fungorth (1569), 840.
servitor of Mr. Robert Murray, ad-
vocate (1600), 1395.
portioner of Fungorth (1624), 1949.
INDEX OF PERSONS
761
Ambrose, Mr. Thomas, minister at Slamannan-
mure (1623), 192G.
Ancrum, William Kerr, Earl of (1754), 3197,
3220. .S'ee also Lothian.
(AUyni:rum, Alucrom, Ancrame) James
(157G), 934.
John of, burgess of Edinburgh (c. 1362), 50.
(1426), burgess of Eilinburgh, 104.
Ancrum, rector of (1610), George Johnstone, 1596.
(1641), Mr. William Bennet, 2285.
Anderson (Andersone, Andersoim, Andirsoune,
Androson, Andiosone) of Balhame, Mr. An-
drew (1705), 3025.
of Sterricleuch, Herbert, deceased (1604),
1467.
of Stobcors, William, deceased ( 1 624), 1955 ;
William, his son, 1955.
of Woodside, . . . (1598) 1338; William, his
son, 1338.
Alexander, servant of Sir William Kirkcaldy
(1564), 777.
deceased, portioner of Eedpath (1638),
2240 ; Isabella, his relict, see infra.
• burgess of Inverkeithing (1655), 2464.
in Eglismadie (1686), 2844; John, his
son, 2844.
(1692), 2900.
Andrew (1583), 1063.
(1603), 1450.
(1603), 1451.
Serjeant of Glasgow (1604), 1477.
David (1495), 221.
(1504), 250.
■ writer, Edinburgh, servitor to Adam
Lawtie, writer (1595), 1294, 1332, 1389.
sheriff-depute of Fife (1602), 429.
officer of Dundee (1603), 1444.
notary of Glasgow diocese (1020), 1844 ;
David, his son, 1844.
sheriff-clerk of Fife, notary (1627),
1997.
brother-german of Mr. Walter Ander-
son in Dunfermline (1636), 2198.
Orkney, notary (1657), 2502.
Ferquhard, burgess of Haddington (1663),
2573.
George, [Cupar, 1534] 395.
— younger, portioner of Monktonhall
burgess of Forfar (1637),
(1617), 1765.
messenger,
2216.
in Kirkliston (1666), 2608.
burgess of Haddington (1680), 2794.
merchant, bnrgess of Haddington
(1715), 3077; Grizel, his wife, deceased,
see Smith ; George, their eldest son, 3077.
- Herbert, notary public (1552), 598, 667, 669.
- James, in Preston (1531), 383.
notary public (1545), 504.
Serjeant, Edinburgh (1549), 547, 565.
• Edinburgh (1551), 591; deceased, 1118.
notary (1588), 1157; clerk of Cupar,
1450, 1451.
younger, burgess of Cupar (1588), 1157.
in Easter Dudingston (1603), 1447,
1510.
Anderson, James (1623), 1933.
Serjeant of Ualkeith (1630), 2073, 2166,
2167, 2173, 2419.
notary (1632), 2118.
writer (1638), 2236.
Mr. James, schoolmaster of Irvine (1645),
2360.
James, writer in Edinburgh (1648), 2383.
notary (1649), 2405.
servitor to William Tod in Stratherlie,
(1660), 2545.
chamberlain to the bishop of Ross
(1667), 2619.
in Newhaven (1711), 3060.
Mr. James, W.S. (1753), 3194.
John (1528), 370.
Mr. John, notary public (1546), 505.
• John, in Over Bargour (1556), 642.
brewer, burgess of Perth (1557)
(1560), 718.
notary public (1564), 777.
-(1584), 1072.
in Dunblane (1592), 1240.
notary public (1592), 1242, 1243.
oneof the baiUes of Musselburgh (1593),
673.
1269.
in Kilbirny (1599), 1370.
in Dunley (1600), 1390, 1595.
in Palas (1603), 1431.
feuar of Wester Turbyme (1603),
1453.
skinner (1603), 1453.
at mill of Newtyld (1616), 1752.
senior, in Dunfermline (1621), 1856.
notary, in Tarbolton (1621), 1871.
burgess of Musselburgh (1631), 2074.
in Straind (1636), 219S.
in Submister (1659), 2537.
burgess of Haddington (1663), 2573.
baker in Edinburgh (1682), 2803.
- Martin, East Dudden, yeoman (1540), 447.
- Matthew, elder, baker in Kirkcaldy (1625),
1962.
- Michael (Mechell), 343.
clothier in Bristo or Potterraw (1621),
1859, 2028, 2142.
- Mungo, deceased (1584), 1074 ; John, bis
son and heir, 1074.
- Patrick, in Argelzeane (1578), 959.
in Elgin (1609), 1542.
- Peter, servitor to David Carstaris (1576),
943.
- Robert (1528), 370.
(1548), 535.
brother-german of Herbert of Sterri-
cleuch (1604), 1467.
deceased, dyer (1616), 1753.
notary, town-clerk of Elgin (1694),
2917, 2918.
- Mr. Robert, minister at Perth (1696), 2942,
2950.
- Simon, servant of David Dalgleish, citizen
of St. Andrews (1583), 1063.
- Thomas [or John], Inverness, 367.
- . bailie of Musselburgh (1569), 839.
burgess of Newburgh (1590), 1208.
5d
762
CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS
Anderson, Thomas, servitor of Georgo Mack,
notary (1608), 1529, 1585.
servitor of George Tours of Garmilton
(llilO), 1584.
in Kdiuburgh (1612), 1636.
deceased (1(')15), 1734.
in Lundie (1616), 1752.
baker, burgess of Kirkcaldy (1625),
1962 ; Margaret, his wife, see Ballingall.
Mr. Walter, servitor of the Archbishop of
St. Andrews (1610), 1571.
in Dunfermline (1636), 2198.
Walter, otiicer of Dundee (1644), 2353.
William (1507), 265.
— chaplain (1557), 673.
servitor of the Marquis of Huntly
(1610), 1573.
in Newtown (1582), 1041.
Serjeant in Dalkeith (1596), 1323, 1361,
1458.
bailie of Glasgow (1604), 1477.
Mr. William, in Edinburgh (1615), 1734.
William, servitor of Mr. Thomas Young,
writer (1635), 2178, 2181.
in St. Andrews (1637), 2208.
elder, in ShawfieM (1667), 2613.
younger, in Sliawtield (1667), 2613.
deceased, in Edinburgh (1698), 2974.
carrier .at Kilmalcolm kirk (1700), 2980.
Agnes, wife of John Watheson of Broughton
(1587), 1145, 1146, 1175, 1789.
■ wife of Walter, son of late Thomas Ker
in Newhaven (1623), 1033.
Catherine, wife of John Keill, flour-dealer,
burgess of Dundee (1695), 2930.
Isabella, relict of Alexander Anderson, por-
tioner of Kedpath (1638), 224(t.
Isobel, wife of Mr. John Munro, minister at
Farr (1666), 2603.
Janet, wife of Henry Moyse in Wester
Bucklyvie, Fife, 535.
Margaret (1525), 350.
widow of Alexander Scrymgeour(1603),
1442.
wife of Robert Walker, baker, burgess
of St. Andrews (1037), 2208.
■ relict of Nicholas Crosbie, merchant in
Prestonpans (1685), 2828.
wife of Mr. David Pitcairn of Dreg-
horn (1719), 3087.
Andrew, son of Somerledy, 74 ; Murdac, his son,
74. Sec. also Sowrlyson.
Andrew (Andro, Andrew), Andrew, servant of
Robert Shaw (1567), 821.
• Archibald, in Innerbervie, deceased (16D1),
1421, 1749.
servitor to Mr. John Kene, writer in
Edinburgh (1583), 1058.
James, Edinburgh (1498), 237.
notary (1575), 916.
Robert, notary (1627), 1988.
Thomas, in Launestoun (1636), 2194.
in M.anuelrig (16.54), 2452, 2453;
Isobella, his wife, ■iei>, Ballantyne.
Margaret, wife of Samuel Lauder, portioner
of Coldingham (1637), 2203, 2204, 2242.
Angr<im, p.arson of (1372), William of Eland, 61.
Angretoun, l!ol)ert of (1300), 49.
Angus [and Mar], Margaret Stewart, Countess of,
379.
Angus, George Douglas, lord of [and first Earl of],
her son (139.3-7), 379.
William of Douglas, [second] Earl of (1420),
98, 379.
Archibald, [fifth] Earl of (1470), 162, 165,
169, 170, 227, 228, 229.
[sixth] Karl of (1514), 304, 325, 341,
349, 796.
[eighth] Earl of (1587), 1150, 1155.
William, [tenth] Earl of, 1248.
[eleventh] Earl of, first Marquis of
Douglas (1629), 2043.
Archil)ald, Earl of, his son (1647), 2376.
of Hoprig, Thomas, 626 ; Patrick, his son
and heir (1.554), 626.
Thomas (1.580), 1123; Marjory, his
wife, see Bog.
(.\ngous) Archibald, skipper in Burntisland
(I65(i), 2489; Marjory Gardner, his wife,
deceased, 2489.
David (147n), 162.
George, clerk of Ayr sheriff-court and notary
public (1567), 555, 599, 1151, 1232.
James, in Old Aberdeen (1613), 1683.
John, in GulLane (1592), 1244.
burgess of Burntisland (1611), 1621.
Walter (1533), 390.
Anna of Denmark, Queen of King James the Sixth
(1604), 1460, 1462, 1502, 1564, 1075, 1741,
1806, 1829, 3312.
Annan (Anand, Annand, Anno, Annon) of Bagraw,
Alexander (1575), 029.
^of Kynquhereis, Thomas (1527), 360, 362,
929.
of Middle Pearsie, Alexander, 360, 362 ;
Thomas, his son, 360, 362, 309, 698.
of Pearsie (Persye), James (1548), 545.
Thonuas (1584), 1084.
Alexander (1472), 165.
prebendary of Forgandenny (1542),
460.
bailie of Elgin (1593), 1259.
in Elgin (1609), 1.542.
James, brother of Thomas Annand of Kyn-
quheriea (1575), 929.
senior, burgess, Craill (1594), 1289.
Mr. James, notary, burgess of Elgin (1650),
2413.
John, in Elgin (1609), 1542.
— • — Thomas, notary public (1541), 451, 510.
Walter (1482-91), 379.
.\nnandale, John Murray of Dundrennan and
I.ochmaben, first Earl of (1613), 1690, 1702,
170.3, 1738, 1767, 1802, 1984, 2124, 2222,
3315.
James [Murray], second Earl of, governor of
the county of Donegal (1641), 2293, 2339,
2342, 2410, 2466, 2890, 2905.
Mar<iuis of, George Johnstone, deceased
(1792), 3278.
Anne, Queen, 3000, 3017, 3024, 3033, 3061, 3318,
3320.
INDEX OF PERSONS
763
Anno (Annow). See Annan.
Anstruther (Anstrother), of that Ilk, John (1572),
868.
of Newark, Sir Alexander (1707), 3033.
Andrew (1497), 231.
David, 231.
Henry (1504), 772.
James, notary public (1577), 948.
Roger, in Tungland (1G14), 1698.
Anstruther (Anstruder) vicar of (1536), Sir James
Ramsay, 402.
Easter, bailie of (lOlJO), Andrew Martin, 2544.
clerk of (1660), Andrew Simpson, 2544.
Antony, of the Four Crowned Saints, Cardinal
(1541), 457.
Ar, John, in DrummuUing (1600), 1389. Cf. Orr.
Arbroath, abbots of —
David [Deaton], 300-362, 369. ,S'ee also
Beaton, Cardinal.
James [Beaton], 577.
commendators of —
John [Hamilton], 684, 696, 698, 712, 713,
859, 884, 929, 1647.
Esme, Earl of Lennox (1580), 1005.
monksof(1527): John Bad,sub-prior, William
.Scot, Walter Baldowy, Andrew Vardy,
Thomas Dequhyr, James Antoun, John
Logye, Jame.s Frisall, David Crayll, James
Lychtton, Thomas Sadlair, Patrick Cargyll,
David Haly (?), John Wardlaw, Patrick
Murray, Alexander Durie, John Dumbreck,
William Wedderburn, 360.
monks of (1558): John Logye, sub-jirior,
360, 684, 696, 712, 713, 929; Thomas
Scott, 684, 696, 712, 713, 929: Nicholas
Purwes, 684, 929 ; Walter Baldowy, 360,
684 ; Andrew Vardy or Bardy, 300, 684,
712, 713 ; David Scot, 684, 696, 712,
713; Alexander Gyb, 684, 690, 712, 713,
929, 1005: Christopher Moncur, 084, 712,
713; Thomas Fethie, 684, 696, 712, 713;
Richard Craik, 684, 696, 712, 713, 929:
James Baloaskey, 684, 712, 713; Ninian
Clement, 684, 096, 712, 713: Thomas
Lyndesay, 684, 696, 712, 713. 929, 1005;
David Blak, 684, 696, 712, 713: Alexander
Cubie, 684, 696, 712, 713: 'Cwke,' 1005:
John Quhyt, 684, 690, 712, 713: Nicholas
Howesone, 684, 696, 712, 713, 929 ; Thomas
Cormak, 684, 696, 712, 713: Umphred
Thomson, 090, 712, 713, 929; John .Ander-
son, 712, 71.3.
- vicar of (1521), Andrew Fouler, 330.
common clerk of (1599), Mr. Alexander
Pearson, 1378.
minister at (1584), Mr. James Melville,
1081.
Arbuthnott (Arlnithnet, Arbuthnot) of th.it Ilk,
James, 1011.
Robert. 1421 ; Jamc.';, his son, 1421.
Andrew, grandson of James, 1011,
1184, 1201, 1388, I42I, 1742.
Sir Robert, his son (15S9), 1184, 1749,
1751.
Sir Robert (16.32), 21 14.
Viscount of, John (1731), 3119.
Arbuthnott of Fendowrie, David (1599), 1385,
1388.
of Knox, Alexander (1696), 2951, 2975;
. . . Scott, his wife, 2951, 2975; Robert,
James, Jean, Katherine, Margaret, Janet,
Elizabeth, and Isobel, their children, 2951,
2975.
of Little Fiddes (Fnthace), Robert (1589),
1184, 1201, 1421, 1749, 1808.
Mr. Andrew, younger, 1 184, 1421, 1808.
of Mondynes, John (1590), 1201.
Alexander, in Pitcarle.s (1590), 1201, 1421 ;
James, his brother (1601), 1421.
Andrew, in I'etcarllis (1571), 860.
David, notary public (1505), 379.
Hugh, in Drumzocher (lOOO), 1388.
Robert, in Barnehill (1589), 1184, 1201,
1388.
Isobella, wife of Mr. William Barclay (1594),
1275, 1276.
Margaret, wife of David Ogilvie of Glenmoy
(1582), 1053.
Arlmthnott, reader at (1571), Archibald Watson,
860.
Archer (Aircher), John, of Kilnom, 21.
John, in Arntullie (1624), 1949.
John (1434), 113.
or the Archer, Robert, 20, 33, 35, 36, 38, 41.
Archers, Roval Company of (1715), 3076, 3125,
3170, 3190, .3232.
Archibald (Archbald), Andrew, baker in Leith
(1633), 2126, 2200, 2207.
James, merchant in Kenuoway (1690), 2883.
notary (1757), 3201.
John (1541), 449.
St. Andrews (1545), 494.
merchant in Edinburgh (1610), 1597.
in Edinburgh (1610), 1597.
in Waleyfeild (1051), 2417.
Thomas, in Stratharlie (1597), 1324.
Robert (1541), 449.
officer and Serjeant of Torphichen
(1556), 652, 877.
in Cawdalhill (1557), 683.
William (1522), 335.
servant to William Orrock in Nether-
bow (1620), 1836.
Barbara, wife of George Heich in Dalkeith
(1612), 1460, 1640.
Ardchattan, prior of (1581), Alexander M'Alestar,
1019.
Ardrossan, vicar of (1494), Mr. Robert Broun,
21S.
Argoe, Thomas (1088), 2872.
Argyll, Colin, [lirst] Earl of, chancellor (1484),
193.
Archibald, [second] Earl of (1494), 219.
[fourth] Earl of (1542), 458, 762, 889,
1142, 1205, 1364.
[tifth] Earl of, his son (1560), 716,
762, 843, 84S, 887.
seventh Earl of (1605), 1492, 1670;
Dame Agues Douglas, his wife, 1492 ; his
seal, 1492.
eighth Earl, Manjuis of (1657), 2508,
2845.
7G4
CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS
Argyll, Archibald, ninth Earl of, 2845, 2855,
3123 ; Anne, Countess of Jloray, his eldest
daughter, 3120-3123.
— tenth Karl of (1G99), 29S0.
and Greenwich, Duke of, John, second
(1730), 3116, 3131, 3199; Jane, Duchess of,
his wife, -ler, Warburton.
Duchess of, Caroline Elizabeth (1811), 3297.
[or Lismore] bishop of, David [Hamilton],
333.
dean of (1G62), Mr. Eerquhar Eraser, 2561.
archdeacon of, John Makcaw (1547) 52S.
Argyleshire, shcrilf-deijute of (1605), Mr. James
"Kirk, 1492, 1670.
Arkill, Matthew, in Netherwood, Ayrshire (1565),
792.
Armagh, archbishop of (1681), Michael, Primate
of Ireland, 2799.
Armour (Airmour), Alexander (1552), 603, 608.
Brice, in Thinlpart (lu7S), 958.
Cuthbert, in Thirdimrt (1573), 879.
Edward, in Whiterig (1596), 1320.
Hugh, stabler in Edinburgli (16.30), 2048.
James, writer in Edinburgh (1720), 3090.
John (IGIS), ISIO.
in Abbeyliill (1743), 3161.^
Robert, in Thirdpart (1596), 1320.
Arnot (Arnat, Arnett, Arnote, Arnott) of that
Ilk, Sir David (1705), 3015.
of Barcapill, Roger, younger (1592), 1249.
of Birswick, Sir John, provost of Edinburgh
(1612), 1634, 1636, 1719, 1720.
of Cockburnspath, William (1619), 1821.
of Condland, Mr. Henrv, deceased (1650),
2408 ; Robert, his son, 2408.
of Foulden, .Tames, son of William Arnot of
Cockburnspath (1619), 1820, 1821.
of Lochrig, Alexander (1632), 2100.
of Wodmyln, John, elder (1590), 1208.
Andrew, minister of Scotland Well (1576),
932.
— in Kinnesswood (1783), 3258.
Bartholomew (l.')65), 784.
David, abbot of C.ambuskenneth (1507), 262.
See also Galloway, bishop of.
George (1529), 373.
Sir George, curate of Gullane (1544), 462,
486.
Mr. George, writer in Edinburgh (1688),
2870.
Hector, notary in Auchtermuchty (1603),
1441, 1888.
John (1.506), 260.
(1515), 307.
in Chapel Kettle (1574), 901.
merchant, Edinburgh (1592), 1247.
■ notary, commissary-clerk of St. An-
drews (1635), 2160, 2219.
- Robert (1570), 855.
servant to Mr. Alexander Guthre,
of Edinburgh (1592), 1239.
in Kinnesswood (1783), 3258.
- Thomas (1513), 292.
in Raraornie Mill (1577), 901.
in Auchnacarret (1599), 1385.
in Balmachie (1607), 1518.
clerk
Arnot, Walter (1570), 855.
notary public (1581), 1022, 1026.
William (1616), 17.">9.
in Dysart (1625), 1970.
— in Haddington, deceased (1715), 3077.
Cristina, wife of John Balvaird in Broddell
(1629), 2043.
Arran, J.anies, [second] Earl of (1522), 333.
James, [third] Earl of (1541), 449 ; Governor
of Scotland, 526, 527, 536, 561, 574. See
also Chatelherault, Duke of.
James, Earl of, his eldest son, 707, 886, 914.
Arrell, .lohn, in Aroijnhybeg (1556), 641.
Arreis, George (16:iU), 2050.
Xnes [or Arras], James (1583), 1065, 1085, 1885.
Arris, John, deceased (1621), 1885.
Arrochar (Aroquhar), Laird of [Macfarlanc], 1250.
Arrott, George, citizen of Brechin (1598), 1354.
Arthur (Arthour, Arthure), Mr. Charles, notary
(1583). 1063.
Mr. John, advocate, commissary of Edin-
burgh (1592), 1241, 1244, 14)5, 1756 ; Helen,
his spouse, see Home.
John, deceased, elder brother of late Mr.
William Arthur, minister of St. Cuthbcrt's,
Edinburgh (1684), 2824; Elizabeth [or
Bessie], his daughter, wife of John Maitland
in Oldlistou, 2824.
Robert, [St. Andrews] 186.
[or Arthurson] Thomas, citizen of St. An-
drews (1435), 115; Marjory, his spouse, see
Lamby.
Mr. William, [St. Andrews, 1545] 494.
deceased, minister of St. Cuthbert's,
Edinburgh (16S4), 2824; Elizabeth, his
daughter, 2824.
M.D. (1708), 3046.
Aschennane, Robert, in Ciilquha (1566), 801.
Aston, Janet, relict of . . . Halliday of Tulliboll
(1749), 3177.
Athole ( D'Athelles, D'Athels), David, of Strabolgy,
Earl of (1360), 49 ; Katrine, his countess, 57 ;
Sir Adaniar of [his bi-other], 53 ; Marie of,
daughter of Sir A., wife of Robert Lisle, 53.
Walter Stew.art, Earl of (1424), 101.
John .Stewart, Earl of (1571), 863; Mar-
garet, his wife, sec Fleming.
John, Earl of, his son (1581), 1021.
John Murray, [first] Marquis of (1691), 2890,
2944. See also Murray.
Atkinson (.\tkynson, Atzensone, Atzinson), Alex-
ander (1462), 146.
James, burgess of Edinburgh (1420), 97,
112.
Marc (1401), 145.
■ Patrick, M.A., notary public (1497), 230.
Marion, si)ouse of John Tenuent (1540), 441.
Atun, Richard of, 31.
Auchincraw. See Craw.
Auchinleck (Achenlek, Achinlek, Achynlek) James
of, of that Ilk (1427), 100, 108 ; knight, 122.
Gilbert (1704), 3014.
of Balmanno, George (1587), 1150.
WiUiam (1629), 2043.
of Cumledge, George (1600), 1408, 1523;
sheriff-depute of Berwickshire, 1862, 2289.
INDEX OF PERSONS
765
Auchinleck, Mr. Andrew, minister at Largo
(1633), 2125, 2127.
James of, Serjeant of Edinburgh (1420), 97.
James, notary of Brecbin diocese (1618),
1814.
Mr. John, minister at Largo (1605), 1483.
minister of Largo (1068), 2626.
— ■ — Mr. Patricia, burgess, bailie of Dunfermline
(1631), 2098, 2099.
William, bailie of Dundee (1603), 1444.
Auchmuty (Achmowtie, Aitbtmutte, Auchinmow-
tie, Auchmowtie, Auchtmouthy, Auchmoute,
Auchmouthie) of Fairnie, Florence (1602),
3314.
of Easter Fairny, John (1589), 1177.
of Hahill, Florence (1601), 1374; Isabella,
his daughter, wife of Thomas Lumsden, fiar
of Pittillo, 1374.
Henry (1603), 1450, 1451.
burgess of Cupar (1630), 2069.
John (1597), 1324; Christian, his wife, «ee
Lundy.
Kobert, A.M., notary public (1551), 583.
Elizaljeth, wife of Uavid Nairn, portioner of
Newton-Kires (1602), 3314.
wife of Walter Lumsden of Pittilloch
(1601), 1374, 1543.
Euphemia, wife of William Shaw of Lath-
augy (1619), 1816.
Auchterlonie (Ochterlony, Ouohterlone, Ouchter-
lonie, Ouchterlony, Ouchterlowny), William
of (1392), 379.
of that Ilk, William (1599), 1378, 1387.
of Kelly, William (1522), 334.
of Pctlewy, James (1522), 334.
of Seton, William (1560), 723.
James (1599), 1387.
John, in Bamirmour (1599), 1387.
in Brechin, writer, servitor of John
Ramsay, commissary (1607), 1514-1517,
1551, 1658.
Margaret, wife of Robert RoUok of Kirkton
of Aberlemno (1622), 1905, 1977.
Marion, wife of Charles Murray of Smiddie-
hill, decca.sed (1599), 1378, 1555.
Auchterarder, bailie of (1611), Robert Graham,
1610.
Aucbtermuchty, bailies of (1667), 2612.
Auld, Adam (1562), 739.
Allan (1585), 1102.
Robert (1585), 1102.
Auldcathie (Aldcathye), rector of (1554), Sir Wil-
liam Gibson, 619.
Auldhoch, Thomas, Edinburgh (1498), 237.
Auldjo (Algeo) of Easter Walkinshaw, George
(1605), 1487.
John, burgess of Paisley (1605), 1487.
Mr. John, writer in Edinburgh (1649), 2394,
2395.
Peter (1626), 1971 ; notary, 2.307.
Robert, bailie of Paisley (1603), 1432.
Thomas (1626), 1971.
Auldjoy, Margaret, wife of Robert Graham, bur-
gess of Edinburgh, 415.
Austin (Astiaiie, Austein, Austian, Austine,
Oistcane, Oistene, Oistian, Ostiane, Oustane,
Oustean, Oustein, Oustoun), Alexander, coun-
cillor of Edinburgh (1.586), 1131.
Austin, Ale.\ander, servitor to Thomas Hcrvic,
W.S. (1.592). 1238.
Archibald [luchaffray], 407.
David (1591), 1222.
George, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh
(1610), 1590,2149; George, his son (1634),
2149.
officer in Dalkeith (1612), 1626, 1666,
1725, 1885, 1S87, 2073, 2167,2332,2333;
Robert, his son (1612), 1066.
in Kavinschaw (1639), 2263.
Hugh, in Dalkeith (1656), 2486 ; Isobel,
his relict, sec Forsyth.
■ Patrick, burgess of Dundee, servitor of Mr.
Alexander Wedderburn (1644), 2353.
notary (16.32), 2114.
Avandale, Andrew, Lord (1484), 193.
pastor at (1090), Mr. John Dalgleish, 29.34.
.\venll, William, servant to Elizabeth, Duchess
of Lauderdale (1692), 2893.
Avery (Awery), John (1595), 1295.
Ayr, provost of, Mr. Michael Wallace (1567), 555.
bailies of —
James Kennedy (1562), 731.
David Ferguson (1595), 1301.
John Cunningham (1667), 2623.
town-clerk of, John Mason (1595), 1301.
Mr. Duncan Petyt, prebendary of, 93.
rector of, Mr. David Livingstone, privy
seal (1483), 189, 193.
Friars preachers of. See Friars.
Ayson (Aissoiin, Ayssoun), John, officer of Dysart
(1642), 2310.
Robert, in Crieff, notai-y (1607), 1526.
Rebecca, wife of Mr. Henrj' Cheap, advocate
(1627), 1992.
Ayton, minister at (1593), Mr. John Home, 1257.
minister of (1619), Mr. Alexander Home,
1822.
Aytoun (Aitone, Aittoun, Atbone, Atoune, Ayton,
Ayttouu) of that Ilk, Sir John (1672), 2685.
laird of (1629). See Home, Sir Patrick.
of Dynmure, John (1574), 906.
— — of Grange, Mr. James (1610), 1588.
of Louie, Mr. Andrew, advocate(1627), 1992,
2069, 2408.
of Pittuucartie, Robert (15S9), 1177.
Andrew (1574), 904.
brother-german of John of Dynmure
(1574), 906.
(1584), 1082.
(1586), 1117.
Mr. David, chamberlain of Dunfermline
(1589), 1185.
Gilbert, in Haddington (1608), 1537.
Henry, notary jmblic (1550), 509, 080.
- — — James, burgess of Haddington (1584), 1089.
burgess of Haddington (1632), 2121.
•John, of [Dirleton], 116.
burgess of H.addington (1453). 120.
- Mr. John, prebendary of St. Alarys Church,
St. Andrews (1.528), 370.
- John, [Haddington, 1532] 3S8.
notary public (1565), 794.
706
CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS
Aytoun, John, burgessof Haddington (1584), 1089,
1217, 1218, I5:i7, 2S76, 29G5, 3077; Jolu.,
younger, liis son, also burgess, 1537, 2870 ;
Mariota, his wife, .we Hepburn.
gardener in Pottorrow (1010), 1584.
1585, 1858, 1995 ; .lanet, his wife, fee Dry-
burn ; Robert, Iiis son, gardener in Potter-
row (1621), 1858, 1859, 1861, 1994, 1995,
2228 ; Christina, his wife, see Aird ; John,
their son (1037), 2228.
hirer, burgess of Montrose (1679),
2788.
Magnus, servant of Mr. William Lundie
(1593), 1260.
servant to Mr. David Kinghorn, notary
(1631), 2097 ; clerk of Burntisland, 2489,
2544, 2545, 2020, 2629.
— ■ — Robert, in Inchedarny (1547), 528.
Robert, deceased, jiortioner of Craigfuthie
(1630), 2009: Robert, his son, 2069; John,
also his son, 2069.
William, in Edinburgh (1560), 797.
Sir William, Lord Kinglassic (1064), 2574.
Agnes, wife of Mr. John Pitcairu of Forthii
(1567), 815, 1034.
Babdie (Babdye), Adam, in Fentounbarns (1583),
1056.
Bachetar, David, Serjeant (1472), 165.
Bad (Baid), David, ironsmith in Culross (1586),
1124, 1299, 1318.
James, Salter in Culross (1580), 1125,
1299, 1318.
William, in Torrilmrn (1621), 1800.
liadbie, Robert ( 1555), 631.
Badinocb, William, in Dalkeith, deceased (1069),
2042.
Bagot, Nicholas, 48, 49.
Baichler, Sir Andrew, a canon (1496), 227 ; chap-
lain, 284.
Baillie (Bailie, Bailly, Bailye, Bailzie, Bailze,
Balye, Balzie) of Bagbie, Alexander (1624),
1951.
of Braidschaw, John (1613), 1694.
of Carnbrue, William (1023), 1927, 1946,
2136.
of Braidhirst and Carnbrue, Mr. James,
LL.D. (1620), 1828, 1946, 2136; Margaret,
his wife, see Hamilton.
William, younger, their son, 2136,
2139, 2249 ; of Carnbrue, 2897, 2946, 2998.
and Carnbrew, Alexander, brother of
William, 2897, 2946, 2947, 2987, 2998,
.3038, 3039 ; Bethia, his eldest daughter,
relict of John Cleiland, wife of James
Hamilton of Grein, 2897-2899, 2959, 2987,
2998 ; Margaret, his daughter, wife of Alex-
ander Baillie, younger of Castlecarrie, 3038 ;
Gavin, his natur.al son, 2947.
— of Cardarroch, Mr. Henry, deceased (1707).
3038 ; Robert, his son, 303S-304U ; deceaseil
(1711), 3061; Mary, wife of Robert, see
Brisbane; Matthew, their son, 3061.
. of Carphin, J.ames (1499), 238.
Alexander (1529), 373.
James (1634), 2136.
Baillie of Castlecarrie, Alexander, younger (1707),
3038, 3039 ; Margaret, his wife, see alioi-e.
of Crimpcramp, Mr. James (1624), 1951.
-^ of Cormcstoun, William (1551), 585, 649.
of Hillhead, William (1707), 3039.
of Lamington, William (1707), 3039.
of PolUemmat, Thomas (1789), 3274 ; Cath-
erine, his daughter, wife of Andrew Wardrop
of Torbanehill, 3274.
of Provand, Mr. William, President of
Session (1551), 590.
of St. John's Kirk, .John (1588), 1164.
John, deceased (1707), 3039.
of Shirrell, John (1074), 2728.
of Woodsyde, John (1707), 3038, 3040.
Alexander, Constable of Inverness (1545),
495.
Mr. Alexander, servitor of the Earl of
Eglinton (1575), 924.
Bernard, rector of Haddington (1546), 512.
David, writer in Inverness (1670), 2658.
Erasmus, notary public (1589), 1176, 1210.
Eugenius, notary (1740), 3153.
Gavin, in Carnbrue (1707), 3038.
George, bailie of North Berwick (1611),
1607, 1611, 1750.
Mr. Henry, deceased, student of divinity at
Glasgow (1696), 2949 ; Robert, his son, 2949.
C'f. Baillie of Cardarroch.
Hugh, notary (1694), 2927.
James, otticer of Inverness (1570), 854.
servitor of Edward Maxwell, coni-
mendator of Dundrennan (1588), IKiO.
servitor to Sir John Home of Colden-
knowes(1024), 1953.
writer in Inverness (1674), 2736.
Mr. James, not.ary (17o7), 3038.
John, burgess of Linlithgow (1545), 493.
servant to William Baillie of Carnbrew
(1624), 1946.
fisherman in Inverness (1636), 2186.
in Dalkeith (1069), 2642.
Matthew, smith, Haddington (1584), 1089;
Agnes, his wife, see Cockburn ; Robert, their
son, 1089.
senior, in Dalkeith (1596), 1322;
Mattliew, junior, there (1596), 1322.
Patrick, macer of the Court of Session (1778),
3246.
Richard, brewer in Holyrood (1716), 3079.
a/lri.s Fallowis, Robert, in Duns (1577), 950.
Dr. Robert, professor of divinity in Glasgow
University (1656), 2492.
Robert, burgessof Haddington (1617), 1770,
2818 ; Margaret, his relict, see Buikles.
Thomas (1590), 1199.
— b.ailic in Wistoun (1690), 2887.
William (1574), 901.
servitor to James, Marquis of Hamilton
(1612), 1647.
Mr. William, advocate (1673), 2713.
William, commissary of Inverness (1697),
2956.
officer of Haddington (1715), 3077.
Elizabeth, wife of Robert Wilkie, baker,
burgess of Edinburgh (1617), 1770.
INDEX OF PERSONS
767
Baillie, Katherine, wife of William Gotherson in
North lierwick (1597), i;J25, 1011.
Mary, wife of William Mackintosh of Bor-
lum (1674), 2726, 2731.
Bain (Baine, Bane, Bayn, Bayne, Bayune) of
Pitcairlie, Mr. John, deceased (1692), 2900.
Alexander, burgess of Crail (1651), 2418.
in Kinnesswood, deceased (1783), 3258.
David, servitor to George Dishington, notary
(1691), 2889.
George, in Edinburgh (1615), 1728, 1745,
1753, 1960, 2300 ; Elizabeth, his wife, me
Fynneson ; Robert, their son, 1728 ; Mar-
garet, his wife, see Cleghorn ; George, their
son (1625), 1960.
James, jjortioner of Kinnesswood (1783),
3258 ; Alexander, his son, 325S.
Mr. John, W.S., in Edinburgh (1662), 2501.
John, slieriff-clcrk of Berwick, notary (1072),
2684.
Robert, servant of Robert Litster, notary
(1686), 2847, 2853.
Thomas, baker, burgess of Edinburgh (1572),
874.
William (1660), 2543.
Baird (Bard) of Kilquhenzie, Gilbert (1558), 692.
John (1585), 692, 1105, 1106, 1335;
Elizabeth, his wife, see Kennedy ; Oliver,
their son, 1105, 1106, 1335, 1356; Janet,
his wife, aee Kennedy ; Gilbert, their son
(1617), 1356, 1781, 1788, 1876, 1987.
George (1506), 262.
• John, in Boydyard (1502), 730.
burgess of Newburgh (1590), 1208.
in Cuthilto%vn (1631), 2087 ; Isabella,
his wife, see Mochrie.
drummer in Paisley (1657), 2504.
• Sir Patrick, curate of Colmanell and notary
public (1527), 359.
Robert, servitor of William Jlitchell, notary
(1643), 2324.
portioner of Craiginfioche (1653), 2441.
Thomas, in Heidiswood (1631), 2087.
in Todrigs (1636), 2194.
officer at Cumbernauld (1707), 3039.
William, stabler, Edinburgh (1610), 1754.
in . . ., Ayrshire (1621), 1886.
(1031), 2087; Margaret Chalmer, in
Leslie, his relict, 2087.
merchant (1707), 3034.
Bairdye, Helen, bedeswoman of St. Leonard's
Hospital, Dunfermline (161 S), 1804.
Baker, Thomas, in Langton (1270-80), 11.
Balcanquall (Balcanr|uhell) of that Ilk, David
(1099), 2977 : James, his son and heir, 2977.
George, in Kirkcaldy (1596), 1317.
Henry (1572), 808.
Mr. James, deceased, minister at Strath-
miglo (1027), 1989; Catherine, his wife, sie
Moncreiflf; Mr. William, his son and heir,
1989.
Mr. Robert, minister of Tranent (1020),
1833.
Balcaskie (Balkasehin), John of (1266), 8.
Balcluithe, Laird of. See Scott of Branxholm
or Buccleuch.
Bald, Archibald, [Haddington] (1616), 1759.
George, [Haddington, 1500] 722, 726.
John, [Haddington, 1561] 726.
Balderstone, (ieorge, burgess of Linlithgow (1599),
1381.
Baldowy, Andrew, [St. Andrews] 329.
Baldranie, Thomas, mason (1584), 1085.
Balerno, John (1015), 1728, 1753.
Balfour of Burleigh, Robert, [second] Lord (1650),
2407.
Robert, [fourth] Lord, deceased (1713),
3075.
Margaret (1747), 3109.
(Balfure) of Balledmonth, Andrew (1512),
290 ; John, younger, 290.
David (1566), 797, 1072, 1157, 1245,
1240, 1278, 1379, 1891 ; John, his son, 1891 ;
David, sou and heir of John (c. 1621), 1891.
Andrew, fiar (1599), 1379.
of Ballo, David, elder (1571), 859, 1374 ;
George, his son, 1374. Cf. of Kelloch.
David, younger (1609), 1566.
Robert, deceased (1696), 2945 ; Mary,
Isobella, and Jean, his daughters, 2945.
of Deumyll, Michael (1030), 2009; James,
his eldest son, 2009.
of Dovan (l)ovyne), John (1513), 294, 297 ;
Thomas, his son, 297.
of Easter Torrie, .Tames (1597), 1326, 1329 ;
Alexander, his eldest son, 1326, 1329.
of Eveustoun, David, templar bailie (1545),
496, 768.
of Farnie, Lieutenant-Colonel John (1715),
3075.
of Garth, Mitchell (1037), 2205.
_ of Guind, David (1009), 1555.
of Inchrye and Powis, David (1546), 505,
680, 087, 711, 904, 1010, 1101 ; Katherine,
his wife, see Crombie ; Euphamia, his wife,
see Abercrombie ; David, younger of, eldest
son, 505, 680, 687, 711, 9U4, 1010, see also
Balfour of Powis ; Mr. Richard, second son,
505, 686, 687, 711, 904; Henry, third son,
080, 087, 711, 904 ; Mr. James, fourth son,
080-088, 711, 904; Henry, fifth son, 686,
687, 711, 904, sec p. 755 ; John, sixth son, 086,
087, 711, 904 ; Alexander, seventh son, 686.
687, 71 1, 904 ; William, son of David Balfour
of Powis, sister's son to Mr. Richard Aber-
cromby of Polton (1585), 1101.
■ of Kelloch (or Ballo), Henry (1489), 203.
of Makomiston (or M'Correiston), George
(1590), 12(15, 1694; Bartholomew, hia eldest
son (1013), 1094.
of Mouquhany, Michael (1553), 604, 1117;
Isobella, his daughter, future wife of Henry
Pitcairn, younger of that Ilk, 1117.
of North Tarric, James (1612), 1647.
of Pilrig, Mr. James, advocate. Professor of
Pneumatics and Moral Philosophy in Edin-
burgh University (1704), 3221.
of Pitcullo, Mr." Patrick (1594), 1282.
of Pittendreich, Sir James, knight, clerk
register (1567), 823, 841 ; prior of Pitten-
weem, 873 ; Michael, his son, 841.
of Powis (or Inchrye), David, 1010, 1022,
768
CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS
1101, 1188, 1281, 1427, 1G61, I6S0, 1787;
Robert, his son (1602), 1427.
Balfour of Powis, David, younger, 1027, 1188,
1198, 1281, 1427, 14G6; of Powis, 15GS,
1661, 16S0, 1787, 1929 ; Katheriue, his wife,
«ee Stewart ; Daviil, his son (1623), 1929.
of Rochleyis, Andrew (1595), 1303.
of Torrie, Ale.xander (1613), 1694.
Andrew, canon of Moray (1518), 313.
David (1515), 307, 310.
— (1541), 452.
Elpliinston, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh
(1783), 3259.
Florence, portioner of Nether Gogar (1579),
985, 999, 1167 ; Margaret, his wife, eee
Houston.
Sir Henry, chaplain (1516), 313.
vicar of Dollar (1569), 849.
Mr. Henry, advocate (1576), 937.
Colonel Henry, deceased (1598), 3314;
Christian, his relict, net Cant.
Major Henry (1715), 3075.
Mr. James, dean of Glasgow (1584), 1084.
James, prior of Charterhouse (1594), 1282.
secretary to the Hon. C^ompany of
Golfers of Edinburgh (1790), 3276.
John (1518), 313 ; Margaret, his spouse, see
Kidd.
John, in Leith (1550), 5C6 ; Patrick, his
son, 566 ; David, his son, 566 ; Mr. William,
his son, 566, 947 ; Ewfame, wife of \\ illiani,
nee White ; Andrew, also his son, 566.
— — Mr. John, vicar of Cults, Fife (1554), 624.
John, brother-german of David Balfour of
Ballo (1571), 859; Elizabeth Stewart, his
wife, 859.
— in Sandfnrd (1592), 1245.
in the Kirktoun (1595), 1303.
in Newliston (1676), 2761.
Martin (1512), 287.
Michael, abbot of Melrose (1565), 789, 791,
792.
Patrick, deceased (1586), 1116; Florence,
his son and heir, 1116.
Sir Robert, chaplain (1513), 293.
Robert, son of David lialfour of Powis or
Inchry (1602), 1427.
in Leith (1633), 2126.
weaver in Drumeldriemuir (1705),
3026.
• Thomas (1489), notary public, 203.
younger (1546), 514.
in North Tarrie, bailie-depute of the
regality of Arbroath (1560), 723.
citizen of St. Andrews (1572), 871.
-Mr. Walter (1553), 604.
- William of (1331-1335), 37.
-William (1514), 300.
- Isabella, wife of Henry Pitcairn of that Ilk
(1586), 1117, 1177, 1600, 1857, 1920.
- Jonet, wife of Mr. Richard Strang, advocate
(1559), 698, 703.
- Margaret, wife of John Fethy of Foddismill,
350, 350, 399, .507-509. 531, 582, 818, 828.
widow of Alexander Menteith of Gogar
(1604), 1466.
Balfron, minister of (1645), Mr. John Norvell,
2357.
BalgarDo(Bagarno), John, in Dowlaw (1582), 1052.
Peter, in Eyemouth (1612), 1694.
Balgrein, John (l"6S0), 2794.
Baliol (Baillol), Hugh of (c. 1160), 2.
Jolin, 4(5; Dervorgilla, his wife, see Galloway ;
Cicilia, their daughter, 46 ; Hugh, their son,
46.
John, King, 2762.
Ballantyne (Ballandine, Bellantyne, Ballentone;
see also Bannatync and Bellenden), James, in
Leith (1635), 2177 ; Marion, his wife, 2177 :
John, their son, 2177.
John, 196; Patrick, his son, made parish
clerk of Canongate, etc. (1486), 195.
Robert, abbot of Holy rood (1486), 196.
Thomas, servitor of William, Lord Hay of
Yester (1579), 980.
Mr. Walter (1620), 1829.
Isobella, wife of Thomas Andre (1654), 2452.
Ballany, James, deceased (1569), 848.
Balklkyne, Robert (1512), 286.
BaUingall (Ballingal, B.angall) of Rigis, Thomas
(1580), 992.
Andrew, merchant in Strathmiglo (1749),
3179 ; James, his eldest son, 3179.
Sir David, chaplain (1529), 374.
James, in Cluny ( 1 6,30), 2069.
John, servitor of Henry Pitcairn of that Ilk
(1602), 429.
Robert, burgess of Newburgh (1590), 1208.
Walter, burgess of Crail (1593), 1263.
Margaret, wife of Thomas Anderson, baker,
burgess of Kirkcaldy (1625), 1962.
Mariota, wife of Andrew Lundie of Strath-
arlie (1593), 1263.
Balloch (Ballok), Agne.s, or Annie, wife of George
Mackie, portioner of Bromadge (1697), 2955,
2982.
Balmaclellan, minister at (1717), Mr. Thomas
Warner, deceased, 3082, 3083.
Balmanno (Balmanach, Balmannoch, Balman-
noche), Alexander, notary (1633), 2135.
Henry, servant of Sir William Kirkcaldy
(1564), 777.
Robert of, burgess of Dundee (1470), 163.
AVilliam, 221 ; Thomas, his son and heir
(1495), 221, 372, 394.
Balmerino, Lord, deceased (1743), 3161.
l!alnaves (Balncavis, Bannavis) of Halhill, Mr.
Henry (1566), 796; one of the Lords of
Council, 800.
Mr. William, minister at Muling (1679),
2787.
Balse (?), Thomas (1434), 113. Cf. Baillie.
Baity, Simon (1509), 271.
Balvaird (Balward) of (41entarthe [Glentarkie],
.Lames, deceased (1640), 2275; Andrew, his
eldest son, 2275.
Sir Alexander, vicar of Logye (1558), 688.
.John, in Brodwell (1629), 2043; Christina,
his wife, see Arnot ; David, their eldest son,
2043 ; in Brodwell (1647), 2376 ; John, his
brother-geiman, 2376.
Balzean, Mr. Hercules (1591), 1222.
INDEX OF PERSONS
769
Bane of Tullicli, niincau (l.'>43), 467.
Donald, bowmaker, burgess of Ediuburgli
(1037), 22U7.
John, younger, burgess of Bruges, 42.
Sir William le, 25.
Bangall. .S'ee Ballingall.
Banks (Bancks, Bankis), .John, servitor to William
M'Intosh of Borlum (1097), 2956.
■ Mango, Serjeant of Edinburgh (1587), 1142,
1373.
K.itherine, wife of late William Herreis,
merchant, burgess of Edinburgh (1628), 2022.
Bannafia, .John. See Piper.
Bannatyne (Bannatine, Bannetyne, Bannochtyn)
of Karnes [Games], jSfinian (1538), 422.
550.
of Kellie, John (1629), 2025 ; Janet Craw-
ford, his wife, 2025.
James (1662), 2562.
— — of Spittall, James (1585), 1095.
of Staueflat, Mr. Nicolas (1632), 2119.
— Alexander, burgess of Lanark (1014), 1709.
Allan, Serjeant of Lanaik (1002), 1429.
James, merchant (1616), 1753.
John (1559), 695 : James, his brother-
german, 695.
in Harperfield (1568), 836.
(1583), 1065.
Ninian (1493), 218.
Mr. Patrick, writer (1592), 1239.
Robert, notary (1598), 1347, 1426.
. William (1539), 43.3.
Grizel, wife of Allan Lockhart of C'leghorn
(1614), 1708, 1710.
Janet, relict of David Logan (1590), 1203.
[or Bellenden] Margaret, wife of Sir James
Johnstone of Westerhall (1670), 2662.
Bannerman (Banerman) of Cardyues, John (1577),
946.
of Cragy, Gilbert (1574), 891, 946.
of Elsick, Sir Alexander (1694), 2921.
of Kyllebro, W.ilter (1510), 277.
Gilbert, Serjeant of Musselburgh (1686),
2847.
James, in Greenholm (1650), 2415.
John, bailie of the regality of Dunkeld
(1542), 461, 503.
Thomas (1500), 260.
. . Walter (1506), 200.
W'illiam, prebendary of Cragy (1585), 1092.
Mr. William, writer in Newmilns (1695),
2933, 2952.
Baok, Alexander, merchant, burgess of Stirling
(1622), 1910; Thomas, his son, 1910.
Barber, Alexander (1507), 265.
Thomas, deceased, writer (1682), 2803.
Barbour, Alexander, ser\ntor to John Buchanan,
writer (1598), 1338.
James, in Newbigging (1609), 1558.
in Tarmore (1634), 2152.
John (1539), 433.
Peter, servitor to Robert Wallace, W.S. —
(1629), 2039.
Robert, portioner of W'ester Carse (1669), '' —
2656.
merchant in Inverness (1673), 2720;
5E
bailie and dean of guild (1674), 2738, 2745,
275.3, 2772 ; of Mnldearg (1677), 2773.
Barbour, William (1546), 514.
burgess of Inverness (1528), 367.
. Euphumia, wife of David Beynstouu, burgess
of Crail (1632), 2103.
Barclay (Uarcklay, Barclaye, Barcley, Barkla,
Barklay, Berclay, Berklaw) of Cavill, James
Robertson, W..S. (1746), 3166, 3177, 3178,
3239.
— of Collairnie, David (1511), 281, 282.
of Drummnre, Mr. David (1566), 810.
of Guildiland, .John (1572), 870.
of Innergelly, William (1610), 1599.
of Johnstone, John (1627), 2005, 2263,
2765 ; Andrew, his son (1677), 2765.
of Ladyland, David (1572), 870.
of Luthery, David (1421), 99.
of Moudurno, Walter (1594), 1275; Mr.
William, his son, 1275, 1276 ; Isobella,
spouse of William, lee Arbuthnott.
of Peirstoun, William, fiar (1575), 924.
of Rhiud, William, stewart of Fife and
captain of Falkland (1542), 464.
of Syid, George (1599). 1387, 1514.
of Warrix, David (1573), 879; Jasper, his
son, 879.
Adam, at West Reston (1708), 3041 ; Jean,
his wife, see Home.
Mr. Alexander, in Banff (1590), 1199.
Alexander, writer and notary, in Stirling
(1610), 1568, 1691, 1699, 1892, 1910, 2051.
burgess of Edinburgh, residing in
Maybole (1629), 2039.
apothecary, deceased (1682), 2803.
Alexander, bailie of Dumfries (1707), 3036.
Andrew, in Inchemeddin (1627), 2005.
weaver, in Easter Duddingston (1667),
2620.
iu Restalrig (1743), 3161.
Archibald (1537), 417.
- — David, Edinburgh (1513), 292.
Fife (1534), 395.
notary, clerk to William M'Donald,
W.S. (1771), 3230.
George, servitor of James Henryson of
Fordell (1592), 1238.
Mr. George, clerk of the sheriffdom of Banff
(1594), 1275, 1276 ; Mr. William, his son,
advocate, Aberdeen, 1275, 1276.
George.inBIaircrombie (1705), 3015; George,
his son, 3015.
Gilbert, in Mnldaries (1639), 2265.
in Bellacherrie (1687), 2862, 2927.
Captain Henry, brother-german of John
Barclay of Johnstone (1639), 2263 ; Margaret,
his wife, ■<ft Straton.
James, in Kilminity (1634), 2152.
notary, (1639), 2263.
Robert, in' Innerbervie (1574), 902, 1388,
1749.
burgess of Cupar (1602), 429.
bailie of Edinburgh (1666), 2609.
portioner of Linthill (1701), 2989;
Willi.am, his eldest son, 2989 : Margaret,
wife of William, see Robinson.
770
CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS
Barclay, Thomas, servitor to George, Earl of
Wiuton (1640), 230'.'.
— William lir)12), 2S7.
servant of Tiiomas Name, clothier, St.
Andrews (1580), 1001.
in I'itcarlis (1590), 1201.
town-clerk of Stirling (1656), 2485.
gardener of Mr. James Smith of White-
hill (1702), 3003.
Christian, wife of Nicholas Cant (1481), 184,
186.
Christina, wife of Alexander Lindsay in
Keithick (1598), 1354.
Isobell (1525), 350.
Margaret, mother of David Murray of Bal-
vaird, 3!t0.
Hardner, William, in Torryburn (1(>14), 1707.
Bardy, William, burgess in Arbroath (1560), 712;
Giles, his wife, .lee Dorward.
Baret, Adam, lord of Walker, 17.
Roger (1292-1295), 10 ; Constance, his wife,
16.
Bargany, John, Lord (1684), 2S19.
Barker, Henry (1569), 839.
. . . mariner in Leith (1655), 2470.
Jonet, deceased, wife of James Fouller, in
Leith (1586), 1112.
Barlow (Barle), Uame Dorothea, some time abbess
of St. Mary of Berking in Essex (1531), 595.
SirG. H. (1812), 3298.
Barnes (Barnis, Bernis, Bernys), James, merchant,
burgess of Edinburgh (1637), 2207.
Robert of, goldsmith (1465), 154; Robert,
his son, 154.
Robert, Haddington (1540), 446.
Thomas, notary public (1530), 4U4.
skinner, burgess of Haddington (1697),
2965.
Banjuhill, John (1539), 433.
Barr (Bar, Barre), David, burgess of Culross (1584),
1080, 1317.
John, at mill of Braidstane (1649), 2391,
2392.
Robert, merchant, burgess of Glasgow (1624),
1955, 1956, 2101.
William, notary public (1496), 227, 228.
in Braidstane (1602), 2560.
Barra (Baro), Sir William Hall, vicar of (1486),
190.
Barrie (Barry), John, servitor to David Thomson
in Craignathrow (1637), 2216.
Henry, rector of Collace (1476), 169.
Barron (Baroun, Barroun), Sir Alexander, chap-
lain (1527), 358.
Andrew, Edinburgh, 630, 1724, 2803.
James, Edinburgh, 392.
Patrick, officer, Edinburgh (1563), 759, 1203.
Barry, minister at (1032),Mr. Andrew Wood, 21 14.
Bartholomew (Barthilmo, Bartilmo), James, in
Winchburgh (1622), 1898, 1899.
Robert (1538), 425.
Barton (Bartan, B.irtane, Bertane, Bertoun) of
Over Barnton, Robert (1538), 423.
John, younger of, 423 ; of Craigies, 465,
540, 544; of Duddingston, 601 ; Janet, his
wife, see Little ; Robert, their son and heir.
465, 540, 544, 601 ; Margaret, his sister,
wife of Thomas Thomson, apothecary, burgess
of Edinburgh, 601, 800, 807.
Barton, Alexander, burgess of Edinburgh (1529),
375, 386, 541, 589, 005 ; Elizabeth, his wife,
see Dickson ; Robert, their son, 375, 589,
605.
Henry (1548), 544.
Mr. John, dean of Dunkeld (1574), 891, 946,
1054, 1088, 1091.
Robert, burgess of Edinburgh (1556), 659;
Janet, his spouse, 659.
Margaret, wife of John Sandilands, fiar of
Calder (1551), 585.
Bassock [or Baffook], Robert, in Cuthiltown (1631),
2087.
Bathgate, George, in Haddington (1715), 3077.
Margaret, in Newhaveu (1711), 3000.
Bathord, George, burgess of Haddington (1663),
2573.
Battersby of Bowland, John, (1605), 1481.
Batty, James, officer of Inverness (1574), 907.
Bauchop, William, Serjeant of Edinburgh (1630),
2048.
Baud, Alexander, Kinloss (1581), 1028.
Bawlocke, James, in Fowberry (1532), 387.
Patrick, in Fowberry, 387.
Baxter (Bakister,Baxster),Cuthbert,[St. Andrews]
194.
David, in Kirkcaldy (1669), 2646.
Edward, notary in Rutherglen (1641), 2297,
2298.
James (1529), 373.
John, Edinburgh (1533), 392.
member of the convent of Inchmahomo
(1573), 881.
Robert, in Auchlucre? (1575), 929.
servitor to Patrick Scott of Langshaw
(1658), 2518.
tenant in Fithiesmylne (1694), 2922.
Thomas, 21, 3,3, 35, 36.
Wyl. (1456), 142.
William, monk in monastery of Cupar (1578),
973.
Beamont of AATiitley, Sir Thomas (1660), 2541.
Beane, David, in Udny (1649), 2405.
Beanston (Benston), John of, [Northberwick] 195.
Beaton (Bcattoun, Beton, Betoun, Bethune) of
Balfour, John, nephew of the cardinal, captain
of the castle of St. Andrews (1546), 512,
592.
of Capildrae, Archibald (1547), 528.
John (1575), 916, 937; Isabella, his
wife (157C), see Scott.
of Creich, John, 024 ; Isabella, his daughter,
wife of Gilbert Ogih-y (1554), 024.
Robert, stewart of the regality of
St. Andrews (1546), 512.
Mr. James (1580), 992.
. of Melgund, David (1546), 512 ; James, his
brother, 512; Alexander, their brother, 512.
James (1600), 1410; deceased, 1705;
Thomas, his heir, 1705, 1905.
of Tarvitl, Mr. James, deceased, doctor of
medicine (1095), 2928; Thomas, his son and
heir, 2928.
INDEX OF PERSONS
771
Beaton, Alexander, merchant, burgess of Montrose
(1679), 2788.
David, abbot of Arbroath, 360-362, 369 ;
cardinal and archbishop of St. Andrews, 512,
514, 1279, 1546.
■ James, archbishop of Glasgow (1512), 287;
of St. Andrews, 624.
abbot of Arbroath (1551), 577.
doctor of medicine (1644), 2352,
2353 ; Janet, his wife, see Goldman.
John, in Balquharg (1551), 577 ; Helen, his
wife, see Melville ; David, their son, 577 ;
John, Andrew, Robert, his brothers, 577.
Beattie (Baty), Adam, cordwainer (1364), 52.
Andrew, servitor of Edward Maxwell, com-
mendator of Duudrennan (1588), 1160.
Cuthbert, tenant of the Drum (1563), 761.
Elen, wife of Allan Stewart, provost of
Edinburgh, 342.
Beauly, prior of (1526), 353.
Bedingefeilde of Bedlingfeilde, Thomas (1578),
960.
Bedoune [or Bidoune], William (1380), 65.
Begbie, Patrick, dyer in Haddington (1721), 3093,
3206 ; Marion, his wife, .ler Miller.
Begg (Bege), Adam, in Duframe (1619), 1815.
Sir Alexander (1557), 677.
John, in Wetlaudis (1607), 1505.
Malise, burgess of Stirling, 18.
BeiU, John (1512), 286.
Beinston (Beinstoun, Benistoun, Bejmsoune,
Bevnstoun) of Lambieletham, James (1528),
368.
David, burgess of Crail (1596), 1316 ; Agnes,
his wife, see Alexander.
David, burges.s of CraU (1632), 2103, 2570 ;
Euphemia, his wife, see Barbour; Alexander,
his son, 2570, 2578.
James, in Clet, Orkney (1630), 2047, 2137,
2205 ; Margaret, his wife, see Scollay.
Mr. Thomas (l.">94), 1282.
Beith, minister at (1598), Mr. John Young, 1360 ;
(1608) 1533.
Belasise, John of, 52.
Belay, John (1549), 551.
Belfrage, Adam, in TulIiboU (1749), 3177, 3178;
Thomas, his son, 3178. Cy. Beveridge.
Belhaven, Robert-Montgomery, eighth Lord, High
Commissioner of General Assembly (1832).
3310.
Bell (Bel), Adam, in Edinburgh (1563), 750.
Andrew, master of Perth Hospital (1631),
2079.
in Xewmills (1075), 2746.
Christopher, of Bellisses (1540), 447.
David (1432), 109.
David, notary public (1511), 284.
servitor to David Bamsay in Frierton
(1673), 2719.
Gavin, in Shawhead (15SG), 1132.
George, burgess of Ayr (1614), 1706.
]iortioner of Redpath (1654), 2454.
porter in Leith (1759), 3208.
Bell, James, in Balbrogie (1616), 1752.
at Water of Leith, deceased, 2407 ;
John, his son, deceased, 2407 ; John, grand-
son and heir of .John (1650), 2407.
(1656), 2478.
John (1507), 263.
Serjeant, Cupar (1510), 276.
[Cupar, 1534], 395.
burgess of Edinl)urgh, 414 ; William,
his sou and heir (1537), 414.
(1546), 521.
burgess of Kirkcudbright (1552), 598.
in Hornden (1582), 1049.
in Sandyhillock (1610), 1572.
maltster in Aberdour (1731), 3122.
clerk to Mr. Hugh Crawford, W.S.
(1752), 3192.
Joseph (1812), 3299.
Nicolas, in Strathariie (1597), 1324.
Richard (1432), 109.
Robert (1512), 286.
Stephen, Edinburgh (I.")49), 553, 565.
Thomas (1432), 109.
(1493), 217.
officer in Auchtermuchty (1639), 2256.
writer in Edinburgh (1678), 2777, 2782.
Walter (1432), 109.
William (1432), 109.
burgess of Edinburgh (1462), 147,
- Henry (1528), 369.
- James, servant of John
(1602), 1429.
Blair in Lanark
176.
in Ballquhormet (1578), 959.
in Winchburgh Mill atia-i 'Belsmylne'
(1022), 1898, 1899.
notary in Linlithgow (1686), 2842,
2963.
Christian, wife of William Reddie, weaver,
burgess of Kirkcaldy (1580), 998.
Elizabeth, wife of . . . Mirk, Falkirk (1689),
2878.
Euphan, spouse of Thomas Young, burgess,
Dundee (1562), 741.
Bellenden (Ballenden) of Auchnoul, Sir John,
knight, justice clerk (1557), 680, 681, 823,
883, 1156, 2457 ; Mr. Thomas, his son, 1156,
2849.
Sir Ludovic, justice clerk (1577), 947,
1156, 1807 ; John, his son, 1807.
of Baksjuttell, John (1599), 1368.
of Broughton, Sir James, deceased (1609),
1545.
of Pendreich, John (1560), 720.
James, younger (1588), 11.56, 2050.
(Ballantyne) Adam, bishop of Dunblane,
dean of chapel royal of Stirling (1633), 2124 ;
Adam, his son, 2124.
■ David, portioner of Redding (1697). 2953.
James, brother-german of Robert Bellenden,
mason in Reding (1697), 2953.
John, servitor to Sir George Towers of
GarmUton (1631), 2086.
Robert, mason in Reding (1697), 2953.
Mr. Walter, in Edinburgh (1611), 1613.
Katherine, wife of Oliver Sinclair of Pitcairns
(155IP), 564, 600.
Dame Margaret, Lady Cardross, wife of late
Henry, Lord of Cardross (1640), 2272.
772
CALENDAK OF THE LAING CHARTERS
Bellic, James, in Kossie (1671), 2679.
Belshes (lielches, Belsches, Belschis, Belsea) of
Tofts, Jolm, advocate (1022), 1852, 1896,
1897, 1901, 2117, yi26 ; Sir Alexander, his
son, 2117, 2250, 225S, 2498; Helen, sister
of Alexander, wife of Johu Home of Mander-
ston (1657), 2498.
ilr. .John, youngest son of the above
John, 249S, 25'J4, 2604, 2G14, 2990, 3126;
Anna, his daughter, wife of Patrick Nisbet,
2990 ; Mr. John, his son, 3126.
James, servant of James, Lord Torphichen
(1614), 1704.
brother-germ au of John Belsches of
Tofts, advocate (1022), 1901.
John, major of 4th Kegiment of Perthshire
Militia (1798), 3285.
Matthew, sherilf-ofiScer of Berwickshire
(1581), 1035, 1186.
Helen, wife of William Roberton (1646),
2365, 2,366.
Belton, rector of (1521), Mr. William Preston,
329.
Belty, Thomas, notary public (1538), 420.
Bene, Adam (1450), 129.
Benet, Richard (1292-95), 17.
Benholme, James, in Dalkeith (1073), 2709.
Benis [or Beuis], James (1548), 542.
Bennett (Bennat, Bennatt, Bennet) of Buss,
llobert (1614), 1707.
Alexander, tenant in Balcleavie (1680), 2790.
David, in Uunkeld (1574), 891.
Kdwaid (1625), 1962.
George, notary, clerk of the regality of
Musselburgh (1569), 839, 1269, 1321, 1363,
1489, 1558, 1559, 1561.
Mr. George, minister at St. Niuian's (1663),
2569.
Henry, in Elie (1680), 2790.
James (1574), 891.
portioner of Netlicr Ancrum, deceased
(1663), 2572 ; Janet, his daughter, wife of
William Bennet in Grange, 2572.
John (1513), 291.
Richard, notary (1631), 2074, 2075.
Robert (1567), 818.
notary (1576), 939.
weaver (1577), 953.
notary (1631), 2074, 2075.
servant to Mr. Patrick Auchinleck,
bailie of Dunfermline (1631), 2098.
Thomas, writer in Edinburgh (1050), 2481.
Mr. William, rector of Ancrum (1641),
2285.
William, in Grange (1663), 2572 ; Janet,
his wife, .see above.
Marion, wife of John Gray (1663), 2572.
Bennie, Robert (1612), 1658.
Benny, J.imes (1566), 812.
Thomas (1506), 812.
Bentoun-jiarva, Adam, lord of, 17.
Berde, Alexander, Inverness (1536), 403.
Berehall, William, collector for ward of Coldall,
55.
Bertram (Bartrahame, B.artram, Barthram, Bar-
trum). Sir Andrew (1625), 1960.
Bertram, James, deceased (1615), 1734.
bailie of Haddington (1632), 2121.
in Lcith, deceased (1633), 2126.
Sir Robert (1292-95), 17.
.Sibella, 547.
Thomas, servitor of John Logan, burgess of
Edinburgh (1611), 1616.
Bervie, John, in Duddingston (1633), 2135.
Berwick-on-Tweed, mayor of, Richard Borrow or
Berrow (1491), 200, 208.
bailies of, Stephen of Fischewike (1449),
127 ; William Gierke, 127.
Ber\vick, sheriff of. Sir Alexander Nisbet of that
Ilk (1032), 2117.
sheriffs-depute of —
Patrick Cockburn (1587), 1140.
Adam Cockburn (1589), 1186; (1590),
1197.
George Auchinleck of Cumlache (1621),
1862.
Robert Cockburn of Blacksmiln (1621),
1862.
Beth, Andrew, burgess of Edinburgh (1378), 67.
Bethune, Mr. Neil (1750), 3185. Cf. also Beaton.
Beugis, John (1482), 379.
Beveridge (Baverage, Bauerage, Baueraige), Adam
(1617), 1761.
Henry, notary (1612), 1068.
younger (1612), 1608.
.Tames, in Auchtermuchty (1603), 1441.
Robert, in Forther (1021), 1857.
Bickerton (Bekartoun, Bicarton, Biccarton, Bickar-
ton, Bickartoun, Bigirthon, Bikcartoune,
Bikkertoun) of Wester Casch, Andrew
(1602), 1422, 1441, 1989.
George, in Kinnesswood (1783), 3258.
GUes(1660), 2546.
Henry (1548), 544.
W.S. (1599), 1370, 1408, 1409.
John (1526), 356.
Quintin, ironsmith in the Canongate, de-
ceased (1012), 1634; Giles, his daughter,
1034, 1635.
Sir Richard of (1266), S.
Willi.am, servant of Mr. John Pitcairn
(1577), 901, 10.34.
(1580), 992.
mason ( 1 580), 996.
BickerstafTe of the Wilderness, Sir Charles (1687),
2848.
Bigg, William, late of Newcastle-on-Tyne (1694),
2924 ; Isabel, his widow, 2924.
Biggar, Mr. Thomas, canon of St. Andrews (1566),
809.
Biggart, David, Ayrshire (1585), 1102, 2100.
Bigholmc, Edward, [Edinburgh] 617.
Bilton (Biltoune) of Kiuneill, George (1657),
2506 ; Dorothy, his wife, 2506 ; John,
brother of George, 2500.
Binnie (Binny, Bj-nne, Bynnie), James, servitor
to Henry Osburne, AV.S. (1043), 2334.
John, bailie of Edinburgh (1640), 2281.
Thomas, painter in Edinburgh (1572), 877.
See Binning.
EUzabeth, wife of John Douglas in Glen-
eairn (1603), 1448.
INDEX OF PERSONS
773
Binning, Thomas, Lord (1G15), 1734, 1789.
Binning (Benyne, Bynning) Andrew, Serjeant,
Dalkeith (1551), 5S1, 644.
James, in Foord (1G53), 2434.
Richard, burgess of Perth (1463), 151.
Robert, deceased (1599), 1373.
Thomas, servitor of Lord Torphichen (1576),
940.
tailor, burgess of Edinburgh, deceased
(1653), 2434; Thomas, his son, 2434;
Sara, his daughter, wife of Alexander Brand,
2434.
. . ., painter (1580), 996. See Binnie.
Susanna, wife of James Douglas (1615),
1734.
Bint, Mr. James, in Dysart (1613), 1694.
Birkmire (Birkmyre, Byrkmyr), George (1575),
916.
Michael of (1432), notary public, 109.
Birne, Nicholas, chaplain (1514), 305.
Birrell (Borell, Burell, Burrall, Burrell, Burwall),
Alexander, burgess and bailie of Kirkcaldy
(1574), 892, 893, 977.
Andrew, younger, portioner of Falkland
(1621), 1S88.
Edmund, burgess of Berwick (1449), 127.
■ John, in Newton of Glendale, 76-80, 91.
John, of Howthell (151G), 312.
• of Howtell, in Northumberland (1586),
1115, 1513 ; William, his son and heir, 1513.
(1-342), 464.
shepherd. Middle Corswood (1551),
585.
- Laurence, messenger, burgess of Cupar
(1630), 2063.
- Robert, servitor of Alexander Colville, com-
mendatorof C'ulross(lo83), 1068, 1074, 1086.
of Stowting, in Co. Kent (1C12), 1623.
church elder of Perth (1631), 2079.
notary (1697), 2964.
shoemaker in Canongate (1698), 2973.
- Thomas, Mylnefield, yeoman (1600), 1400.
younger, portioner of Freuchie (1621),
1888.
Colonel (1704), 3318.
Birt, Peter, partner in the Carron Company (1768),
3223.
Bishop (Bischop), David, Serjeant of Edinburgh
(1028), 2012.
Sir James, chaplain (1547), •">29.
Biskett, William, writer in Edinburgh (1697),
2962.
Bissot (Besate, Bissart, Bissat, Bissate, Bissett,
Bizet) of Quarrel, Thomas (l.")50), 567.
Abacuch, notary (1579), 975, 1203, 1535;
Thomas, his son, 1535.
Alexander, in Slainelield (1597), 1338.
Andrew, writer, burgess of Queensferry
(1080), 2795.
George, burgess of Aberdeen (1590), 1203,
1338.
James (1479), 178.
John, in Newhavcn (1711), 3060.
Patrick, [Eilinburgh, 1563] 764.
Robert, presbyter (1408), 88.
Thomas (1510), 277.
Bisset, WUliam (1513), 293.
sur;.'eon, burgess of Edinburgh, de-
ceased (1598), 1338; Katherine, his wife,
also deceased, see Dick ; Abigail, their
daughter, also deceased, 1338; Katherine,
also their daugliter, wife of James Elphin-
stone of Woodside, 1338.
Black (Blak), Mr. David, minister at St. Andrews
(1.504), 1277.
George, serjeant of Edinburgh (1599), 1373.
. Gilbert (1586), 1113.
Jame.s, in Crossrig (1752), 3189.
John (1470), 161.
(1509), 269, 273.
(1553), 614.
notary (1596), 1313.
Serjeant of Edinburgh (1599), 1364.
younger, in Linton ^602), 1423.
shoemaker in Coldingham (1609), 1547.
in Kilmaurs (1610), 1574.
Robert, in Titwodc (1577), 944.
Stephen, deceased, tailor in Perth (1631),
2081.
Thomas (1489), 203.
Walter, [Leith] 616.
William (1552), 603, 608.
servitor of James Skirving, elder (1651),
2420.
weaver in Temple of Stratharlie (1703),
3009.
Elizabeth, Tranent (1593), 1258.
Margaret, wife of .James Forrett, burgess of
Edinburgh (1551), 591.
Blackader (Blacater, Blakietor, Blakiter) of that
Ilk, John (1543), 484.
of Haltess, William (1583), 1063.
■ of Easter Inzewair, .James (1592), 1229.
. of Inzievar (Inzefer), John (1546), 509, 511,
844.
(Blaketter) of Tulliallan, John (1542), 463.
Adam, in Inzievar (Iguiwer) (1529), 378.
Adam, commendator of Dundrennan (1543),
484, 497, 498.
- David, in Rynmilltounlaw (1606), 1498.
John (l.")64), 766.
servant to Alexander Home of Rowing-
ston(1624), 1953.
Patrick, rector of Tulliallan (1583), 1065.
Robert, bishop of Aberdeen, 184; arch-
bishop of Glasgow, 238, 255.
Mr. William, [Culross, 1545] 507.
Blackburn, Andrew, merchant in Glasgow ( 1780),
3251.
Hlaekcraig, David, serjeant (1587), 1142.
Blackball (Bl.ikhall), Andrew (1581), 1025.
Blacklaw (Blaklaw), Patrick, servitor of Thomas
Dempster of Auchtirlcs (1590), 1199.
Blacklie of Beiddyck, John (1752), 3189.
Blacklock (Blaklok), Rich.-ird, Edinburgh (1549),
547, 615.
Walter, deceased (1682), 2803.
Blackney, Robert, prior of the monastery of St,
Mary and St. Oswin, Tynemouth (1538),
427.
Blackstock (Blakstok), John, Edinburgh, 553.
in Edinburgh (1648), 2383.
774
CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS
Blackstock, Agnes, in Edinburgh (1698), 297-t.
Blacot (?), Adam, [Dunfermline] 289.
Blackwood (Blaikwod, Blaikwode, Blakwod),
Adam, burgess of Perth (1574), 890.
Henry, notary (1G42), 2309.
James, notary (lo66), 803.
(1.560), 803.
steward-depute of Meiiteitli (1597),
1329.
John (1513), 295.
citizen of Dunblane (1613), 1691,
1692.
merchant, burgess of Ayr, deceased
(1665), 2595 ; Robert, his son, 2595.
Ninian, domestic of Sir John Edmonstone
of that Ilk (1584), 1083, 1829.
• servant to Preston of that Ilk (1602),
1428.
Air. Peter, minister (1581), 1025.
Robert, servant of Thomas Lyn of Pitmedy
(1574), 896.
William (1548), 537.
Sir William, vicar of Dudingstone (1566),
803.
William, liailie of Dunblane (1013), 1691.
laol)ella, wife of John Calny, burgess of
Newburgh (1590), 1208.
Blaikie (Blakie, Blaike, Blaikze), James, stabler,
burgess of Edinburgh (1627), 2000.
John (1552), 002.
Robert (1030), 2050.
William (1541), 457.
Blain of Wig, Captain Patrick, deceased (1674),
2728.
John, in Brugliton (1674), 2728; John,
his eldest son, 272S ; Michael, in Co. Ban-
naoh, Ireland, brother of the elder John,
2728.
Blair (Blare, Blayr) of Adamtoun, Sir John,
knight (1391), 9.3.
John (1420), 105, 108; John, his son
and heir (1428), 108.
John (1493), 214, 218, 220.
John, younger, 214, 220.
David "(1537), 417, 473-475, 520, 527,
549-551, 590, 747; Margaret, his wife, see
Hamilton ; Richard, his lirother, 747.
David, younger (1502), 747.
of Ardblair, Andrew (1571), 863.
. John (?) (1578), 973.
of Middle Auchindrane, John (1502), 747.
Jame.':, younger, 747, 748.
of Aukheavin, William (1624), 1937.
of Auldblair, Andrew (1563), 763 ; Thomas,
his brother-german, 763.
of Auldmure, Hugh (1610), 1574.
of Balgillo, John (1504), 247, 290.
John, younger (1548), 545.
William, deceased (1027), 2009 ; Jean,
his relict. 2009.
of th.at Ilk, John (1647), 2382, 2397 ; Dame
Jean, his wife, sre Cunningham.
— of Carberry, formerly of Lochwood, Sir
Adam (1079), 2785, 2813, 2895, 2958 ; Dame
Janet, his wife, set Henderson ; Mr. Robert,
advocate, his second son, 2813.
Blair of Carberry, Sir Adam, younger, 2785, 2813,
2895, 2958, 2984 ; Dame Agnes, his wife, see
Wallace of Craigie.
Adam, younger, 2984.
of Corby, Andrew (1740), 3152; Patrick,
his brother-german, 3152.
of Denheid, Alexander, deceased (1627),
2009; Jean, his daughter, wife of John B.,
younger of Pittendreich infra, 2009.
Patrick (1027), 2009.
of (iartlechane or Barrestoun, David, 489 ;
Alan, his .son (1.544), 489.
of GifFertland, -Alexander, apparent (1634),
2154.
of Haly, William (1559), 704.
of Little Blair, Patrick, sheriff of Orkney
and Shetland (1057), 2502, 2011.
of Lochwood, Sir Adam (1608), 2039, 2054 ;
of Carberry (1072), 2091 ; .we of Carberry.
Adam, his son, 2691 ; see of Carberry.
of Monckton Mains, James (1607), 2023.
of Pittendreich, John (1627), 2009; Janet,
his wife, sec Cargill ; John, his eldest son
and heir, 2009 ; Jean Blair, wife of younger
John, see above ; Laurence, second son of elder
John, 2009.
Adam, receiver of his Majesty's rents (1644),
2342.
in Holm (1657), 2.505.
Alexander (1549), 550.
notary (1615), 1729.
writer in Edinburgh (1743), 3101.
Archibald, burgess of Lanark, deceased ;
.John, his second son, also deceased (1568),
8.36.
Brioe, brother-german of John Blair of that
Ilk (1047), 2382.
Bryee, in Burnsyde of Dundonald (1742),
3159.
David, in Craigie (1630), 2194.
Cavin, writer in Edinburgh (1612), 1648,
1704, 1950.
Mr. George, notary public (1543), 483.
Hugh, commissary of Campsie (1020), 1830.
Mr. Hugh, minister of Glasgow (1047),
2382 ; Hugh, his eldest son, 2382.
Hew, tailor, burgess of Paisley (1657), 2504.
Hugh, bailie of Edinburgh (1692), 2900.
.James, notary public (1495), 225.
Mr. James, [Glasgow, 1500] 710.
notary (1506), 814.
minister .at Port Montgomery (1638),
2240; 2267 ; (1649), 2389.
Mr. John, notary public (1548), 543.
John (1500), 814.
notary (1587), 1145, 1175.
burgess in Lanark (1602), 1429 ; Mar-
garet, his sjiouse, see Forrest.
notary (1707), 3034.
Patrick of (1392), 379.
Patrick (1536), 410.
Robert (1.548), 543.
(1566), 814.
Thomas, notary (1509), 842.
Mr. Thomas, pastor at Port Montgomery
(1649), 2388, but ? Mr. James, as above.
INDEX OF TERSONS
775
Blair, William of (1228), 6.
William (14.12), notary public, 134.
(1500), 2(J0.
in Crosby (1538), 422.
(1548), 537.
burges.s of Edinburgh (1658), 2518.
(1682), 2803.
Effaue, wife of .John Vyning in Balmoir
(1560), 814.
Jean, wife of .John .Stewart, fiar of Arntullie
(1624), 1949.
— relict of William Blair of Balgillo
(1627), 2009.
Margaret, wife of .John Crawford of Kilbirny
(1599), 1370.
Blair Athole, minister at (1679), Rev. Robert
Cimpbell, 2787, 3076.
Blake, David, burgess of Lanark (1568), 836.
Blakeden, John of, 17.
Blantyre, prior of, Walter Stewart of Cardonald,
first Lord (1594), 1291. See, Stewart.
Alexander, [fourth] Lord (1649), 2397, 2401 ;
Margaret, his wife, vee Shaw of Greenock.
Blaw (Bla we), James, Culross (1565), 782, 1207;
bailie, 1317, 1318.
Margaret, wife of .John Browne in Culross
(1577), 953, 1152-1154.
Blindsele (Blinseill, Blinsele), Andrew, notary
public (1525), 351.
Peter, [Edinburgh, 1563] 764.
Mr. Umphred, advocate (1590), 1203.
Blow, Alexander, servitor of George Preston of
Craigmillar (1662), 2555. See Blaw.
Blunt, .John [or Robert], Englishman, servitor of
Johu Spottiswood, archbishop of Glasgow
(1615), 1732, 1768, 1769.
Blyth, Alexander, in Coldingham (1580), 994.
Cuthbert, burgess of Edinburgh (1563),
757.
George, in Strathoir (1587), 1148.
Mr. Henry, ic Edinburgh (1673), 2713.
minister (1716), 3079.
Walter, Inverbervie (1580), 1011, 1110.
Blythman (BIytheman), John, in Edinburgh
(1698), 2974.
Nicoll, in Edinburgh (1698), 2974.
Boarman, Andrew, servitor to .John Brown of
Gorgie Mill (1673), 2713.
Boddane, Gilbert (1552), 598.
Bog of Burnhouse, .John (1588), 1163; Andrew,
his brother-german, 1163.
John, in Innerwick (1590), 1203.
John, notary in Perth (1613), 1671.
Alison, wife of William Smith, weaver in
Dunbar (1617), 1775.
Marjory, wife of Thomas Angus of Hoprig
(1586), 1123.
Boggs (Boggis), Gilbert, Foulwoodhead (1559),
704.
Bogie, laird of [Wemyss, Sir James] (1618),
1809.
Bogle (Bogill), James, notary (1737), 3135.
Robert, Serjeant, burgess of Linlithgow
(1599), 1381.
Thomas, baker in Glasgow (1604), 1477.
Bohemia, [Elizabeth] Queen of (1631), 2087.
Boig, James, in Torphichcn (1612), 1662.
John, in Canongate (1609), 1545.
— — Jean, wife of John JI'Quhirrie (1599),
1364. Cf. Bog and Boog.
Bollomelle, Roger (1512), 286.
Bonar (Bonarr, Boner, Bonnar, Bonner) of Bonnar-
toun, James, deceased brother of Elizabeth
and the late Catherine Bonnar (1686), 2844.
of Lumquhatishyll, Henry (1588), 1161.
of . . ., David (1719), 3087.
Andrew, in the Friertoun (1512), 290, 310 ;
Marion, his spouse, .see Lessells.
David [''Friertoun], 430; Janet, his wife,
see Kennedy.
Mr. James, parson of Maybole (1011),
1602.
— — John, notary public (1466), 15.
servitor of Thomas Thomson, burgess
of Edinburgh (1571), 865.
Thomas, tailor in Perth (1631), 2080.
William, bailie of St. Andrews (1435), 115.
Lieut.-Col. William (1643), 2327.
Agnes, relict of James Walwood of Touch
(1719), 30S7.
Catherine, in Fettercaim, deceased wife of
. . . Maitland (1686), 2844.
Elizabeth, relict of Alexander Mill in
Drumlochland (1686), 2844.
Margaret, sister of David Bonnar of . . .
(1719), 3087.
Bonhill (Bonyll), minister at (1629), Mr. Andrew
Semple, 2038.
Boniface the Eighth, Pope, 305.
Bonkle (Boncle, Bonkil, Bonkyle, Bonkyll, Buncle,
Bunkell, Bunkill), Adam of (c 1420), 98 ;
Thomas, his son, ^S.
Edward, deceased (1682), 2803.
John, bailie of Edinburgh (1494), 219, 237.
— — clerk of the regality of St. Andrews
(1554), 624, 072,849, 871.
Michael, minister and vicar of Innerwick
(1575), 915, 1200, 1221, 1225.
Patrick, canon of St. Andrews (1566),
809.
- Mr. Patrick, notary (1626), 1982, 2208.
William, clothier, burgess of Edinburgh
(1581), 1033.
■ William, notary (1586), 1123.
burgess of Dunbai- (1590), 1200; (1591),
1221, 1225.
in Laistonn (1635), 2180.
Bonnet, George (1688), 2868.
Bononia, Mr. Alexander of (1512), 287.
Bonstein, Mungo, merchant (1615), 1728.
Bontine (Bontein, Buntene, Buntyng) of Ardoch,
John (1452), 136 ; Nicolas, his son and heir,
136.
John (1637), 2199; Jean, his wife,
.scf Semple : HavocaorHawis, their daughter,
wife of Arthur Darleith, 2199.
Nicol(1741), 3154.
of Succoth, James (1603), 1437, 1438;
Margaret, his wife, nee Smollet.
Bonyman, George, merchant in Edinburgh (1590),
1203, 1542 ; Janet, his wife, see Dutf.
Boog, Andrew (1550), 567.
776
CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS
(1401-92) of
liorthiiik,
of, knight
first
Boog, James, merchant in Falkirk (1/71), 3229.
Book, David, merchant in Edinburgh (1610),
1597.
Bookless (Buccles, Buikles, Buikless, Bukeles,
Buklea), John (1535), 398, 436, S5S.
Stephen (1535), 398.
Thomas (1539), 435, 436, 438.
William, in Langtouu Mill (1577), 950.
servitor of Robert Ronton (1G03),
1452.
Margaret, relict of Robert Baillie, burgess
of Haddington (1017), 1770.
Borland (I'.ordland), Alan, in Ratho (1573), 882.
Lieut. -(ien. Mauriee (1703), 3218.
William (1557), 3313.
Borrow (IJerrow), Richard, mayor
Berwiek-on-Tweed, 205, 208.
Borthwick (ISorehtwick, Borthik,
Borthwyk, Borthyk), William
[grandfather of lirst Lord], 1392, 379.
William, Lord, 25t)4 — possibly the
Lord ; John, his second son, 25()4.
William, [third] Lord (1488), 200.
John, [fifth] Lord (1552), 600, 764, 1279,
1546.
William, [sixth] Lord (1571), SG4, 1143(?);
William, his eldest son, 864 ; James, his
second son. See next entry.
-^-:- James, [seventh] Lord (1593), 1255, 1256.
1279, 1362, 1372, 1414, 1546, 209t; ; John,
his brotber-german, 1255, 1256; William, also
his brother-german, 1255, 1362, 1372 ; tutor
of Borthwick, 1414,2096; Agnes, apjiparently
wife of William, sne Borthwick of Crookston.
John, master of, [eighth] Lord (1594), 1279,
1362, 1414, 1700, 1840, 1854, 2247, 2321.
John, [ninth] Lord (1656), 2481, 2564.
[of Ballincriefif] Robert, master of artillery
(1514), 298, 336, 337 ; Katherine, his wife,
336, 337.
. Francis (1583), 1004, 1594,
Margaret, his wife, see Congleton.
John, elder (1610), 1594, 1665, 1872 ;
Jonet, his wife, see Heriot ; .John, their
eldest son, 1665 ; Robert, their second son,
1665.
of Ceneray, Sir .John, deceased (1571), 864 ;
William, his son and heir, 864.
of Chesters, William (1630), 2202.
of Crookston, William (1522), 337; .John,
his brother, 337.
.John (1571), 864.
William (1587), 1143.
William (1031), 2096; Agnes, hi.i
daughter and heiress, apparently wife of
William, brother-german of James, Lord
Borthwick, 2096.
William (1662), 2557, 2564, 2681,
2697 ; William, his son (1673), 2697, 2740;
George, also his son, see of Muirhouse.
John (1696), 2935.
,John, deceased (1743), 3162; .John,
his son and heir, 3102.
of Falahill, Alexander, tutor to John B.
ofCruikston (1696), 2935.
■ of Glengelt, Michael (1571), 864.
1872.
Borthwick of Glengelt, .John (1593), 1256; Mr.
Marc, advocate, his brother, 1256.
— — of Gordonshall, John (1571), 864.
. of Halheriot, Willi.am (1631), 2096.
of Johnstoneburu, William (1056), 2481.
of Kirklandhill, James (1587), 1143 ; Jonet,
his wife, nee Hepburn ; Isabella Dikson,
his mother, 1 143.
of Lochhill, Mr. David, advocate, 636, 757.
of Mayshiel, William (1673), 2718.
of Muirhouse, George (1671-73), brother
of William 1!. of Crookston, 2681, 2697.
of Ncwhall, D.avid (1434), 113.
of rilmoore, William (1686), 2840.
■ of ISoutra, William (1503), 7.'')7, 864.
. Alan, Edinburgh (1498), 237.
Sir Alexander, chai>lain (1534), 397.
Andrew (1588), 1156.
Archibald (1540), 441.
Bernard, in Kerrington (1594), 1279.
Cuthbert, burgess of Edinburgh (1614),
1700.
David, notary public (1540), 441.
chamberlain to ilark, Earl of Lothian
(1608), 1532.
George (1587), 1143.
servant of Lord Borthwick (1593),
1 256.
Hector (1572), 876.
Henry, in Duddingston (1587), 114.5, 1171 ;
.James, his son, 1171.
James, serv.ant of Sir Andrew Murray of
Arn-osk (1587), 1145.
^ writer (1594), 1279, 1362, 1375;
William, his son, 1375.
chirurgeon in Edinburgh (1665), 2597.
• John, brother of .James, [seventh] Lord
Borthwick (1601), 1414.
.James, writer in Edinburgh (1719), 3087 ;
M,argarct, h\n wife, see Oliphant.
John, in Leith, deceased (1632), 2112.
in Wester Duddingston, deceased
(1053), 2449.
Mr. .John, assay-master of H.M. Mint (1707),
3032.
John, cooper in Leith (1710), 3056 ; Janet,
his vriie, see Wilkie ; Joseph, their son,
3056.
Peter, mill town of Pittenweem (1594),
1282.
Robert (1534), 397.
. (1572), 808.
Thomas, portioner of Greenlaw (1618),
1807.
Walter, surgeon in Edinburgh (1707), 3032.
William, burgess of Jedburgh (1495), 225,
230.
Sir William, rector of Whitsome (1499),
238.
— - WiUiam (1521), 328.
in AValderstoun (1599), 1372.
younger, in Waderstoun (1593), 1255,
1272(?); Marie, his spouse, 1255; William,
their son, 1255.
writer, deceased (1608), 1535 ; William,
his son, 1535.
INDEX OF PERSONS
777
Tiortliwick, William, servitor of Adam Rao, in
EiUaburgli (1611), 1614.
chirurgeon iu Edinburgh (1665), 2597 ;
surgeon in Mar's regiment, 2822 ; surgeon-
major of forces in Scotland, 2S40.
in Borthwick (lO'JO), 2935.
in Dalkeith, deceased (1710), 3056.
Margaret, wife of Cajitain Patrick Cranston
(1580), 996.
wife of Alexander Maxwell of Little
Cessnock (1027), 2007.
Borthwick, minister at (15S3), Duncan Walker,
1060.
minister at (1671-73), Mr. Thomas Pateraon,
2081, 2697, 2740, 2935.
Bosco, William de, clerk of King William the
Lion (1204-14), 3.
Boawell (Boisuell, Boiswall, Boswall, Boswele) of
Baimuto, John (1593), 3314; Isobel, his
wife, .lee Sandilands.
Mr. Andrew, of Westmill of Kirkcaldy
(1593), 3314.
Alexander (1584), 1072.
Andrew, servitor to .James Law, archbishop
of Glasgow (1020), 1830.
George, Kirkcaldy (1562), 732, 1342.
James, portioner of Newbigging (1611),
1621.
Sir John (1555), 633.
John, portioner of Kinglassie (1593), 1331.
deceased (1682), 2803.
Robert, dean of Restalrig (1506), 260.
William (16.")6), 249.5.
Christian, wife of James Denniston (1656),
2488.
Bothans, provost of (1536), Mr. Robert Walter-
stoun, 402, 441.
Bothwell (Boithuile, Boithwell, Bothuell), Patricli
Hepburn, first Earl of (1499), 238.
[Adam, second] Earl of, 301 n. ; Agues, his
wife, see Stewart.
James, [fourth] Earl of (1563), 766, 774,
823.
Francis [Stewart], Earl of (1595), 1295,
1423. See also Stewart, commendator of
Kelso.
of Glencorse, Mr. Adam, son of late Adam
Bothwell (1634), 1999, 2004, 200(i, 2030,
2155-58, 2200.
of Hauchis, George (1615), 1736.
Adam, bishop of Orkney, commendator of
Holyrood (1.581), 102.5.
Adam, in Cauongate, elder (1027), 1999:
bailie, 2004, 2006," 2030, 2156; Mr. Adam,
his son, 1999. See B. of Glencorse.
David (1548), 535.
Mr. Francis (1519), 315.
Henry, [Dunferudinel 289.
Richard (1504), 250.
William (1628), 2022.
Bound, Thomas (1451), 1.32.
Bourbon, Louis Jean Marie de, admiral of France,
governor of Brittany (1786), 3266.
Bousa, Mr. Thomas, Brechin (1556), 64S.
Bouston, Robert, tailor in Edinburgh (1603),
1459.
Bowden, Robert, of Spyndelston, Northumberland
(1.558), 694.
Bowe, James (1.566), 814.
Bower (Bowar, liowr), Alexander, dyer in Had-
dington (1721), 309.*;, 3200 ; Agnes, his wife,
see Miller ; Bartholomew, their eldest son,
weaver in Coldstream, 3200.
Patrick (1.5.58), 687.
Robert (1574), 895.
Bower, parish of, minister of (1753), Mr. Alex-
ander Oliphant, 3196.
Bowie, David (1637), 2208.
John, merchant in Falkirk (1771), 3229.
William, servitor of Archibald Millar,
notary (1591), 1212.
Bowmakerof Brentonen, John (1600), 1412, 1413,
1931.
Bowman, Duncan (1409), 160.
Thomas, Haddington (1540), 446.
William, servitor of Sir Hugh Wallace of
Cragy (1643), 2324.
Bowse, Sir Walter, chaplain of St. Bartholomew's
altar, St. Andrews (1557), 666.
Bowsie (Bousie, Bowsy, Bowsye), Andrew, in
Johnson's Mill (1597), 1324.
George, brother of James Bowsy, burgess of
Crail (1650), 2411 ; C'ristina Kamsay, his
wife, 2411.
George, in Langhous Green (1650), 2411.
Henry, servitor to Mr. AVilliam Baillic,
advocate (1673), 2713 ; writer, 2762.
James, burgess of Crail (1050), 2411.
John, bailie and burgess of Crail (1590),
1209, 210.3.
Thomas, A.M., notary (1567), 816.
Agnes, wife of John Thomson, maltman,
bursess of Crail (1691), 2SS9.
. William, elder, in Crail (1579), 981.
in Crail (1590), 1209 ; bailie (1606),
1495, 2640.
in Crail (1671), 2671.
Bowtoun, Adam, servitor of the laird of Pitfirran
(1589), 1185.
Boyd (Boid, Boyid), Robert, [third] Lord (1550),
569.
Robert, [seventh] Lord (1639), 2264, 2304 ;
Lady Anna Fleming, his wife, 2264, 2304.
James, [eighth] Lord (1642), 2304.
of Arneil, Robert (1452), 136.
of Bonschaw, John (1569), 844.
John, younger (1590), 1196.
of Callander, James, sou of late William,
Earl of Kilmarnock (1752), 3189, 3192. See
Errol.
of Clerkland, Robert (1552), 699.
of Kilmarnock, Thomas, knight (1438), 117.
of Pcukill, Adam (1551), 590.
Alexander, squire (1452), 136.
Archibald, prebendary of Feme (1542), 460,
572.
Colonel David, in Ireland (IGIO), 1582.
James, bailie of Irvine (1526), 353.
James, [Edinburgh, 1564] 768.
John, squire (1452), 136.
(1529), 373.
(1543), 477.
5F
778
CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS
Boyd, John, iu Sneip (1(155), 2465.
jounger, 2405.
Patrick, in'stratheilie (1660), 2544.
Robert (1452), 134.
(15GU), 808.
in U.arnwell (1GS5), 2839.
(1G85), 2839.
• writer in Dumfries (1707), 3036.
Stephen, bailie of Edinburgh (1640), 2281.
Thomas (1549), 554.
burgess, Kibiiaurs (1557), 678.
in Kilmaurs (1610), 1574.
William (1548), 537.
Dame Isabel, wife of Sir Dougal Campbell
of Auchinbreck (1611), 1604.
Jean, wife of Patrick Hamilton of Bogside
(1548), 542.
Boyes (Boyis, Boys), Sir David (1505), 255.
Mr. David, servitor to Thomas Hervie, W.S.
(1592), 1238.
Thomas, baker, burgess of Edinburgh (1550),
557, 733-735, 758, 1456, 2546 ; Auuabella,
his spouse, see Young ; Margaret, also his
wife, see Kichard.son ; John, baker in Edin-
burgh, his son (15G2),733-735, 758-760,2546.
William of, St. Andrews, 115.
William, in York (ICiOl), 1416.
Boyle (Boill) of Ballochevyn, John, younger
(1576), 933.
— — Ninian (1526), 353.
Thomas, notary (1596), 1320.
Boym.an, John (1494), 220.
Brabazon, Edward, member of Privy Council
(1681), 2799.
Brabner (Brabener, Brebner), Andrew, servitor to
Mr. Samuel Gray, writer in Edinburgh (1703),
3009, 3029.
Angus (1498), 235.
Walter, merchant in Largo (1701), 2992,
3009 ; Andrew, his son, 2992.
writer in Largo (1705), 3020, 3021,
3048, 3070 ; Walter, his son, 3021.
Bracale, Robert (1478), 172.
Braco, William Lord (1753), 3194.
Bradefeld, William (1451), 132.
Bradford (Bradeford, Bradeforthe, Bradfuird),
Edmund of Bambrugh (1535), 401.
Thomas, esquire (1451), 132.
Mr. William (1584), 1082.
Bradie (Braiddie, Brady), Alexander, fisher in
Eyemouth (1580), 1007.
Sir Cuthbert (1542), 459, 462.
'Dene' David, vicar of Gullane (1542), 462,
.Tohn, deceased, fisher in Eyemouth (1629),
2029 ; Edmond, his son, 2029.
Thomas, in Eyemouth (1580), 1007.
Braid (Brade, Braecl), Henry, in Kilmarone (1021),
1857, 1920; Catherine, his wife, sec Lums-
den.
James, in KUquhis (1622), 1912, 2256.
John, in Kilfjuhis (1622), 1912; Alison, his
wife, see Smart.
portioner of Auchtermuchty (1639),
2256, 2G02 : Agnes, his wife, see Thomson.
• servant of Thomas Ellis, W.S. (1705),
3019, 3035.
Braid, Murd.ic (1481), 182.
Robert, in St. Andrews (1569), 849.
Thomas (1492), 209.
Braidfoot (Bradfut, ISradfutt), James, member of
the convent of Inchniahomo (1573), 881.
Mr. William, canon of St. Andrews (1566),
809.
Braidheid, John (1580), 998.
Braidwood (Breidwoid), Archibald (1581), 1028.
Thomas, (Jedburgh] 267.
Branchall, Robert (1580), 1004; Agues, his
spouse, see Houston.
Brand (Braund), Alexander (1653), 2434; Sara,
his wife, so: Binning.
Andrew, in Craigflour ( 1642), 2317.
James, in Walkmiln (1696), 2950.
Thomas, burgess of Edinburgh, 2S7, 292 ;
Thomas, his son (1512), 287, 292.
Brandenburg, Elector of (1665), 2589.
Brandling, Robert, of Lowick (14G5), 155.
Bratoun, Walter, [Glenbervie, 1558] 690.
Brayne of Baldowy, Thomas (1462), 149, 150.
Breadalbaue, John Campl)ell, first Earl of (1691),
2891, 2895 (?). See alio Campbell.
John, fourth Earl of (1794), 3280, 3305.
Breche, Elizal>eth, [Linlithgow] 180.
Brechin, bishops of —
Patrick [of Leuchars], 46.
John [Heplmrn], 648, 813, 1555.
Ale.\auder [Campbell], 813, 816, 1354, 1378,
13S.5, 1391, 1392, 1465, 1515, 1517.
Andrew [Lamli], (1609), 1555.
David Lindsay (1623), 1465, 2066.
David Str-ichan (1667), 2624.
George Hamilton (1679), 2786.
archdeacon of, Mr. David Pitcairn, 240, 306,
307.
chancellors of —
Thomas Meldrum (1515), 306.
George Hepburn (155G), 648.
chantor of (1599), Mr. Paul Eraser, 1378.
commissaries of —
John Ramsay (1599), 1378, 1385, 1392,
1514-1518," 1550, 1555.
Mr. James Nicolson (1067), 2624.
James Strachan, son of the bishop (1667),
2624.
dean of, Mr. William Cunningham (1556),
648, 714.
sub-dean of (1556), Robert Carnegy, 648.
precentor of, William Meldrum (1515),
306.
bailie of, Thomas Lyell (1598), 1354.
Brechin (Brechyn), William of (1252), 7.
Breckinridge (Brekinrig), John, servitor to Wil-
liam Baillie, fiar of Carnbrue (1634), 2139.
Breg, John, tenant in the Drum (1563), 761 ;
Janet, his spouse, fee Gregand.
Brentoun, David, bailie of Lanark (1568), 836.
servant of Henry Wardlaw, writer
(1588), 1162.
notary (1602), 1429, perhaps the same
as preceding.
Brice, parson of Crieef (Cref) (c. 1219), 5 ; Malise,
his son, 5.
chaplain to Earl of Fife (1331), 37.
INDEX OF PERSONS
779
Bridie (Bridy, Bryddie, Brydie, Brydye), David
(15U3), 702.
John, in 'i'ullienedy (1075), 2750.
bailie of Crail (1714), 3071.
Nicholas (1513), 291.
. . ., in Perth, deceased (1631), 20S1.
Bridge, Alexander, jiortioner of Kingsbarns ( 1097 ),
2900.
Bridges, Robert, in Maxton (1099), 2981.
Bridok, William, butcher (13(i-l), 52.
Brig, John, in Drum (1012), 1024.
Brigs, James, in Dalkeith (1G73), 2709.
Brinsley (?), William of, chaplain, 56.
Brintoun, Allan, burgess of Edinburgh (1013),
1673.
Brisbane (Birsbane, Brisban) of Bishoptoune,
John(lG53), 2440.
James (1700), 2986.
of Roslaud, Matthew (1010), 1593; Sarah,
his daughter, wife of Archibald Kelso, 1593,
1598.
Alexander, gardener at Lawers (1739), 3150.
James, residing in Wick (1409), 100, 235.
Alexander, his Ijrothcr (1498), also residing
there, 235, 275.
James, gentleman of Queen Anne's Guards
(1707), 3035; Cecil, his wife, see Scott;
John, Alexander, and Janet, their children,
3035.
John, servitor of James Shaw of Greenock
(1600), 1389.
Mr. Matthew, JI.D., in Glasgow, deceased
(1707), 3040; Mary, his daughter, wife of
Robert Baillie of Carnbrue, 3040, 3061.
I5rook (Brok), Alexander, in Canongate (1698),
2973.
John, Serjeant of the sheriffdom of Renfrew
(1599), 1380.
Brocklay, George, cooper in Falkirk, deceased
(1701), 2993.
Brod, John, in Coldingham (1028), 2024.
Brodie (Brody) of Brodie, Alexander, Lyon King
of Arms (1751), 3187.
Katherine, wife of Mr. Gavin Douglas, in
Elgin (1632), 2109.
Brokas (Brocas), Mr. Patrick, chaplain (1506),
258, 270.
Brokhole, Galfrid of (1322), 30.
Brotherstanes (Brodcrstanis, Brotherstaines),
James, in Gullane (1589), 1182.
John, [Gullane, 1562] 744.
servant of Bailie Hamilton (1637),
2207.
Thomas (1493), 217.
Brotherston, Mr. James, minister at Glencairn
(1659), 2531.
Brough ton (Brochtouu), regality of, clerk (1611),
Walter Logan, not.nry, 1615.
Browbryge, Sir John, canon of the monastery of
Blanchland ' Albalanda ' (1443), 123.
Brown (Bron, Broun, Browne, de Brun) of Bar-
beth, Gillicrt (1584), 11187.
of Blackburn, Caiitain James (1723), 3097.
. . ., his lirother and heir, 3097.
of Braid and Gorgic Mill, John (1685), 2834,
2835, 2920.
Brown of Braid and Gorgie Mill, Andrew, his son,
2834, 2835, 2913; deceased, 2920.
Andrew, his son (1094), 2920, 3063.
of Brownsbank, William (1608), 2034.
.of Carsluitli, John (1560), 718, 761 ; John,
younger, his son, 7! 8, 1087 ; Robert, brother
of elder John, 701 ; Thomas, son of younger
John (1584), 1087.
of Coalstoun, George (1545), 490, 491.
Sir George (1707), 3033 ; Dame Eliza-
beth, his wife, -sff M'Kenzie.
of Elieston, George, commissioner of excise
(1779), 3248.
of Fordell, John (1637), 2216, 2280 ; John,
his sou and heir, 2280.
_. — of Glen, Thomas (1584), 1087, 1024, 16.")0.
of Glenson, James (1560), 717, 718 ; Anna-
bella, his wife, see Kennedy ; William, their
son, 717.
Richard (1.599), 1383, 1407.
Thomas (1612), 1641, 1643, 1650.
in Gorgie Mill, John (1007), l.')09, ].j.j4.
•See also infra, Brown, John, miller in G.
John, deceased (1G43), 2334, 2621,
3063.
of Gorgie Mill, John, his son, 2334, 2615,
2621,2638,2713,2770,2834. See a/so Brown
of Braid.
of Ingliston, Mr. William, minister at Glen-
cairn (1047), 2:{77, 2474, 2487, 2531. See
Brown, John, minister at Glencairn.
John, his son, 2377, 2474, 2487, 2531,
2499 ; Agnes, his wife, «ee Crichton ; John,
their son, 2499.
. of Keir, Edward (1622), 1910.
. in Lands, Thomas (1547), 530, 532, 632,
009; of Barbeth, 534; John, his son, abbot
of Sweetheart (1547), 530, 5.32-534, 032, 640,
669, 700-702, 710, 717, 724, 761, 788.
Cnthbert, also son of Thomas, 533, 534,
632, 069 ; of Land, 700-702, 717, 724, 761,
788,2014.
^of Land, John (1509), 848, 1249, 1288,
1302, 13S3, 1407, 1560; deceased, 1624;
Gilbert, his son (1595), 1302, see Brown of
Largs.
■ John, younger (1592), 123.V1237, 1249,
1407, 1.522, 1024; of Land, 1641-1643; de-
ceased, 2000, 2014.
Cuthbert, his son (1627), 2000, 2014.
of Largs, Gilbert, brother-german to John
of Land (1612), 1641, 1642, 16.50, 1784.
of Lochhill, John (l.">94), 1288, 2000.
Robert (1658), 2.524.
of Nuntoun, Edmund, apparent (1674),
2725.
of Mollans, John (1599), 1383; John, his
son, 1383.
of Park, David (1655), 2465, 2699.
of Pitcany, Mr. Robert (1023), 1925.
of Seabegs, John (1676), 2758.
— of Shambellie, Gilbert (15!)2), 1249.
John (1609), 1500, 1024.
of Steinstoun, Mr. l\atrick (1008). 26.39.
of Stottancleuch, Mr. William (1545), 491.
Sir Adam, ch.iplain (1540), 446.
780
CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS
Brown, Alan, l)urges3 of Edinburgh (14Gl'), 148,
492, rjGj, 017 ; Ellen, Uia wife, 148.
Alexander, Haddington (1540), 44G.
burgess of North Berwick (looG),
661, GG4 ; Serjeant there (156ti), 799 ; Janet,
hia wife, see Nicolson.
notary public (15C2), 7.'H.
alia-i Smyth, Alexander, in Langtoun (1.577),
9o0.
Alexander, servant of David Balfour of
Balledmonth (1.599), 1.S79.
in Standerts (1G17), 1775.
in Eyemouth (1G29), 2u29.
stone-mason in Edinburgh (1G43),
2320.
deceased, Ijurgess of North Berwick
(1G50), 2414 ; John, his brother and heir
(1647), 2379, 2414.
servant of John, Earl of Haddington
(1654), 2454.
in Bromadge (1697), 2955.
bailie of Glasgow (1780), 3251.
Andrew, rector of Kingarth (1441), 119,
120.
notary public (1580), 998, 3314.
in Whitehall of Newgrange (1590),
1204.
burgess of Perth (1598), 134G.
in Terrioche (1G24), 1940.
in Scheills (IG.'JO), 2056.
church-ekk-r of Perth (1G3I), 2079.
vintner in Edinburgh (1703), 3004.
Archibald, tailor in Lasswado (1726),
3108.
Barnard, Serjeant of Haddington (1617),
1770.
Cuthbert, brother of John Brown of Land
(1592), 1249.
Daniel, in Byres (1593), 1258.
David, citizen and co-bailie of St. Andrews
(14.34), 111, 115.
canon of Dunkeld (1506), 260.
in Newmilns, Ayrshire (1590), 1210,
1760.
notary pulilic (1594), 1291.
servitor of James Cochrane, apparent
of Barbachlaw (1615), 1740.
Mr. David, writer in Loudon (1628), 2017.
David, in Barnshill (1030), 2050.
fuller in Newmilns (1051), 2415.
in Astinpoplle (1675), 2746, 2952
[perhaps the same as in preceding entry] ;
James, his son, 2740, 2952.
Edward, in Ferrytown (1622), 1910.
Mr. Francis, in Over Whithauch (1624),
1940.
Gavin (1542), 459.
George, Bishop of Dunkeld (1506), 260,
277, 287.
■ in Prestonpans (1570), 856.
servant of George Bruce in Culross
(1580), 1121.
in Mitchelstown (1599), 1372.
inShielrig(1609), 1539.
• servitor of James Craig, notary in
Kelso (1667), 2614.
Brown, alius (fold, George, in Fauns, deceased
(1705), 3027 : John, his son, 3027.
George, tenant in Fauns [or Fanns] (1705),
3027.
Gilbert, burgess of Perth (1463), 151.
Mr. Gilbert, abbot of Sweetheart Abbey
(1584), 1087. .SVealso 700 n.
Gilbert (1600), 1407.
Gustavus, notary (1G78), 2779, 2780.
Henry, notary, (1613), 1079, 2080, 2081.
Hugh (1329), 29.
Gullane (1538), 424.
in Newmilns (1623), 192.3.
burgess of Edinburgh, bailie of New-
haven (1626), 1980; Mr. James, his son,
1980.
dagmaker in Irvine (1651), 2416.
in Quarterhouse (1652), 2425.
Hew, chirurgeon in Edinburgh (1666), 2597.
Mr. James, rector of Fetheresso, protho-
notary apostolic (1534), 393.
James (1547), 532, 710.
Ediuburgli (1550), 565.
notary public (1557), 678.
baker, burgess of Dundee, and Cristina
Rollok, his spouse (1579), 989.
Mr. James, in Crail (1590), 1209.
James, merchant, burgess of Glasgow (1604),
1477.
in Newmilns, Ayrshire (1590), 1210,
1760.
also in Newmihi (1617), 1760.
in Eyemouth (1029), 2029.
tenant Burnsyde, Kilmaurs (1632),
2100.
Mr. James, servitor of Mr. Thomas Young,
writer (1635), 2178, 2181.
James, Crail (1050), 2411.
— — portioner of Greenholme (1051), 2415.
in Nenthorn (1073), 2715, 2716.
clothier in Newmilns (1G75), 2740.
<SVc also above.
Mr. James, in Cesnock (1675), 2746.
James, merchant, burgess of Stirling (1677),
2767.
writer in Hamilton (1700), 2987.
John, burgess of Ayr (1413), 93.
(1420), notary, 97.
burgess of Edinburgh (1462), 147.
Edinburgh (1498), 237.
.(1505), 255.
(1509), 270.
(1524), 345.
. Edinburgh, 392.
John, his son and heir (1533), .392, 030,
1168 ; Mariota, his wife, see. Cant.
Hugh, their son (1555), 630; senior, 1168;
Helen, his spouse, see Little ; Isaac, his
son (1588), 1168.
Hugh, his son and apparent heir, 1168,
1724, 1834 ; Lilias, his wife, see Clerk.
Hugh, his son, (1615), 1724, 1733, 1834;
Mariota, his wife, -tee Tod ; Mr. Isaac,
brother of Hugh, 1724, 1733; WiUiam,
eldest son of Hugh, 1724, 1733.
Sir John, chaplain (1540), 442, 507.
INDEX OF PERSONS
781
Brown, John, abbot of Sweetheart (1547), see under
Thomas I!, in Lauds, supra.
John, sou of Janet Macilonart (1550), 559.
• son of Cristina Lanerig (15.50), 659.
Sir John, notary (1550), 5G(;, 1116.
'sacellan,' C'lilross (1553), 611.
— -John, Brechin (1550), C-18.
servant of Lord Torphicheu (1556),
6.58, 877.
. John, in Fore Spittall (1557), 662, 676.
John, in New Abbey, 7 1 0.
■ in Ormistonn (1562), 737.
notary public (1564), 777.
(1564), 779.
notary (1579), 981.
miller of Gorgie Mill (1.5S3), 1060.
See also Brown of Gorgie Mill, ante.
(1583), 1068.
servant to Mr. John M'Calzeanc, M.A.,
notary public (1584), 1U83.
(1586), 1122.
inCulross(1577), 953, 1127, 1152-1154;
Margaret, his spouse, see Blaw.
• fuUer of Greenholni, deceaseil (1590),
1210; John, his son, 1210.
■ smith in Newmilns (1590), 121U.
- Mr. John, pedagogue (1591), 1217.
- John, in Wester Duddingstone ( 1 600), 1403,
1404.
minister at Glencairn (1603), 1448,
1 486, 2037 ; Sara, his wife, see Hope ;
Mr. William, his son, servitor to Thomas,
Earl of Haddington, 2U37, 2059. See Brown
of Ingliston.
bailie of Musselburgh (1609), 1558.
servitor of George Tours of Garmilton
(1610), 1.584.
miller at Foddismill, or Foothie's-mill
(1611), 1621.
in Dunblane (1613), I69J, 1692.
Edinburgh, deceased (1615), 1734.
in Newmilns (1G17), 1760.
in Dunfermline (1621), 1856.
in Auldtoun (1632), 2100.
in Bishopland (1636), 2195.
writer burgess in Irvine, notary
(1635), 2161, 2360.
burgess of Dunfermline (1636), 2198.
merchant burgess of Edinburgh (1639),
2260 ; Jean, his wife, see Somerville.
notary, Falkirk (1652), 2421, 2442,
2451, 27.58,' 2797.
burgess of Haddington (1663), 2573.
— in Ferrytonn (1672), 2686.
in Greenholm (1673), 2696.
writer in chancery (16S5), 2835.
portioner of B.arnwell (16S5), 2839.
burgess at Kinghorn (1726), 31u7.
- Lanse [or Lancelot], in Ednam (1614),
1714.
- Mr. Nicolas, or NicoU, merchant (1615),
1728, 1734 [perhaps identical with].
or Nicol, fuller in Newmilns (1651),
2415, 2696, 2746, 2933; Margaret, his
second daughter, wife of Matthew Richmond,
2746.
Brown, Patrick, burgess of Haddington (1608),
1537, 1759.
Mr. Patrick, i)resenter of signatures (1634),
2144, 2163, 2313; Clerk of Exchequer,
2342, 2.380, 2.549; 2621, 26.59; William,
his sou (1670), 2659.
Patrick, in Dalkeith (1651), 2419.
senior, burgess of Haddington (1663),
2573.
Paul (1650), 559.
Peter, burgess of Irvine (1564), 778.
— younger, in Durrisdeer (1636), 2187:
Janet, his wife, nee Corsbie.
Rannald, notary (1596), 1309.
(Brun), Ranulf de (1207), 4.
Richard (1.50,5), 251.
in Carnoch (1614), 1707.
in Dalkeith (16.56), 2497.
in Burntisland (1668), 2629.
Robert (1465), 155.
Mr. Robert, vicar of Ardrossan (1494), 218.
Robert, notary jniblic (1526), 356.
Sir Robert, chaplain (1540), 442.
notarj' public (1546), 507.
- Robert (1548), 535.
[Sweetheart, 1559], 710.
servitor of Mr. John Moscrop, advo-
cate (1588), 116.5.
at the mill of Hartschaw (1610), 1589.
in North Berwick (1.589), 1193, 1325 ;
burgess, 1607; councillor, 1750; Margaret,
his wife, see Cruikshank.
in Kilmarnock (1617), 1760.
in Meadowhead (1621), 1860.
notary and common clerk of Irvine
(1632), 2100, 2153, 2154, 2244, 2246, 2255,
236U, 2416, 2.551 (?); Elizabeth, his wife,
see Montgomery.
in Auldtoun (?) (1632), 2UlU.
servant to William, Earl of Lothian
(1632), 2119.
treasurer of Haddington (1683), 28 J 8.
in Aberdour (1731), 3120.
- Simon, in Chouslie (1571), 858.
-Thomas, [Dirleton] 116.
mason in St. Andrews (1473), 167,
181 ; Matilda, his si)ouse, 167.
(1483), 188.
[Northberwiek], 195.
notary jmblic (1510), 277.
(1.522), 337.
- Mr. Thomas, prebendary of Inchmagramoch
(1542), 460, 572, 606.
- Thomas, iu Prestonp.ans (1570), 856.
ICirkcaldy (1579), 977.
feu-farmer of Lochhill (1587), 1 144.
(1600), 1407.
tenant in Ednam (1614), 1714.
also tenant in Edn.am (1614), 1714.
also iu Ednam (1614), 1714.
merchant in Glasgow, deceased (1617),
David, his son, 1760.
in Haddington (1617), 1770.
- in Home (1621), 1862.
younger, locksmith in Edinburgh
(1638), 2248.
1760;
782
CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS
Brown, Mr. Thomas, iiutary (1G7S), 27S3. i
Thomas, in Vennel of Newrailus, deceased
(1672), 2G95.
fuller in Newniihis (1075), 2746, 2933. ]
Walter, citizen of St. ^Vnilrcws (14S2), 187.
Musselburgh (1569), 839.
^ William (148G), 196.
burgess of Haddington, deceased, 491 ; }
John, his son (1545), 491. ;
Mr. William, burgess of Haddington (1554), '
491. !
William ( 1 555), 632.
in Dalkeith (159G), 1322; deceased,
1885. I
— ' notary in Dunfermline (1611), 1605,
199S, 2099.
in Ednam (1G14), 1714, 2301.
Mr. William, writer (1614), 1711 ; clerk to
the treasury, 1784, 1872.
in Edinburgh (1G2I), ISSl ; Mr. John,
his son, 1881.
William, servant of William Shirilaw in
Coldingham (1622), 1902.
in Newmilns (1G23), 1923; Margaret,
his wife, sec Loudon.
agent for the I'urghs (1660), 2546.
soldier in the Castle of Edinburgh
(1672), 2691.
in Dalkeith (1673), 2702.
writer in Falkirk (1676), 2758, 2797.
servant of Alexander Baillie of Caru-
brue (1696), 2947.
Mr. William, minister of South Leith (1711),
3060.
... in (,'rail ( 1 664), 2578.
... in Lambden (1639), 22.")8.
Agnes, in Ednam (1014), 1714.
Aleson, wife of Oliver Fea in Musbister
(1627), 19S6.
Alison, wife of William Neilson, in Dalkeith
(16.56), 2491.
Cristine, wife of Thomas Porteous, younger,
Dalkeith, 404.
Christina, wife of John Cleghorn, merchant
in Edinburgh (1015), 1728.
Elizabeth, sister to Janet, ht/ra (1575), 911.
widow of Mr. John Cramond, advocate
(1598), 1341.
Emily, relict of Walter Mitchell, burgess of
Dysart (1642), 2316.
Isabella, wife of John Bruson in Kinghom
Wester ( I (i3 1 ), 2095.
Janet, wife of Robert Strageth (1575), 91).
Katryne, wife of Mr. James Foulis (1531),
382.
Marion, wife of Hew Douglas, burgess of
Edinburgh (1531), 382.
Mariota, spouse of Robert Monypenny
(1543), 470.
Mary, wife of John Paton, miller at mill of
Greenholm (1695), 2933.
Brownfield (Brounfcild, Bruntfield) of Hardaikers,
Robert (1.59n), 1197.
of the Nedderniain."!, Alexander (1582), 1045.
of Pittlesheuch, Andrew (1555), 628, 629,
637, 1136, 1196, 1197; .Janet, his wife,
see Dickson; James, his son, 1 196, 1197, 1412 ;
Isabella, his wife, .ire Cranston ; Andrew
their son (1600), 1197, 1408, 1409, 1412,
1413, 1490.
Brownfield of Todrig, Robert (1614), 1714.
Robert, younger (1617), 1776.
Andrew, brother of .lames Brownfield of
Pittillisheuch (1590), 1196.
Robert, servitor to James Scrimgeour of
Dudop(15S8), 1172.
William, uncle of Andrew Brounficld of
Pittilseuch (1600), 14tl8, 14(t9.
Jane, relict of David .Spottiswood of that
Ilk (1583), 1061.
Brownhill (Brownehill), Mr. Andrew, clerk-depute
of Edinburgh, notary public (1345), 492.
' Dene ' John (1548), 535.
Willi.am, [Leith] 616.
Brownlee, John, 100.
Browiiside (Brounsyde), George, notary (1581),
1019.
Bruce (Brois, Broyse, Bruice, Brus, Bruse) of
Airth, Alexander (1559), 7u7.
of Auchinbowie, John (1751), 3186.
of Badrig, or Baldrig, Robert ( 1589), 1177,
1185 ; John, .apparent (1606), 1502.
of Balcaskie, Sir William (1673), 2704. See
also Bruce of Kinross.
of Balfoullis, Archibald (1578), 969 ; Ninian,
his brother-german, 969.
of B.al<iuharg,WUliam ( 1650), 2408; Christian,
his wife, deceased, sec Wemyss.
of Binning, or Binny, Robert (1543), 481.
of Blairh.all, Robert, deceased (1619), 1816;
Isabella, his younger daughter, wife of John
Shaw, fiar of Lathangy, 1816, 2098.
Robert (1619), 1816.
of Bunzeon, Robert (1698), 2974.
of Carnock, George (1606), 1496 ; Sir George
(1613), 1676, 1763, 1816, .see Bruce, George,
in Culross ; George, his son, 1676, 2283.
of Chackmannan, Sir Henry (1672), 2686.
of Earlshall. Alexander, deceased (1603),
1451 ; Willi.am, his son (1603), 1450, 1451.
Andrew, deceased (1705), 3015.
of Grene, Patrick (1022), 1910.
of Kennet, Archib.ald (deceased) ( I ()72), 2686.
of Kingcavill, Mr. Alex.ander (1620), 1835.
— — of Kinross and Lochleven, Sir Willi.am,
baronet (1678), 27S1, 2884, see also Bruce
of B.alcaskie : 294.'., .3015, 3017, 3067, 3321 ;
Mary, his first wife, see Hacket ; Christian,
his second wife, see Montrose, Dowager
Marchioness of; Magdalene, his third wife,
sec Scott; John, his son, deceased (1713),3321 ;
Dame Anna, daughter of Sir William, wife
first of Sir Thomas Hope of Cr.aighall, .and
then of John Carstairs of Kilconquhar (1713),
3321, 3.32.3.
of Larbertshiels (Lethbertscheillis), Thomas
(1559), 707.
of Stanehouse, Alexander (1458), 143;
Alexander, his son, 143; Marjorie, wife of
the latter, .see Kinbuck.
Adam, servant of Sir .lames Maxwell of
Calderwood (1596), 1311.
INDEX OF PERSONS
783
Bruce, Alexander, 763.
cutler, councillor of Edinburgh (1603),
1456.
deceased, town-clerk-depute of Aber-
deen (1694), 2921 ; Alexander, his son, 2921.
Mr. Andrew, brother-germau of Mr. Alexander
Bruce of Kiugcavill ( 162U), 1S35.
Anthone, burgess of Stirling (1597), 1330,
1331.
David (1622), 1910; Robert, his son, horse-
dealer, burgess of Stilling, now in Canon-
gate, 1910.
Edward (1483), 192.
Mr. Edward, [Culross, 1540] 442.
commissary of Edinburgh ( 1 586), 1119;
commendator of Kinloss (1593), 1270, 1343,
2810 ; Magdalen, his spouse, see Clerk.
George, in Culross (1584), lUSG, 1110-1121,
1124, 1125, 1127, 1152-1154, 1207, 1229;
bailie of Culross (1595), 1299, 1300, 1317,
1318. See also Bruce of Carnock.
Henry, notary public (1496), 220, 379 (6
and 14); vicar of Airlie, 261.
James (1542), 463.
in Kinloss (1581), 1028.
servitor to William Baillie, fiar of
Carnbrue (1634), 2139.
John [Haddington, 15.32], 388.
in Dryburgh (1578), 969.
in Newton (1621), 1888.
Edinburgh, deceased, 2803.
- Ninian, brother-german of Archibald Bruce
of Balfoullis (1578), 969.
-Patrick (15U0), 240.
[Culross, 154.5], 507.
-Captain Patrick, [Cnlross, 1586] 1119.
-Peter (1676), 2702.
- Robert, in Sandihill (1565), 786.
Edinburgh, 392, 630, 1168, 1724.
• in Werie (1016), 174(i.
. Mr. Robert, advocate (1G36), 2190, 2283.
William, notary public (1592), 1248.
weaver in Deuny (1675), 2752.
notary (1684), 2820.
servant of James Gordon, younger, of
Lesmoir (1684), 2820.
Christina, mother of .James, Lord Colville of
Culross (1030), 2060.
Christian, sister-german of Sir William
Bruce of Kinross, and wife of Alexander,
Earl of Kincardine (1713), .3.321.
Margaret, wife of Henry Kinnaird in Trea-
tone (1621), 1888.
Lady Mary, wife of William, eldest son of
Sir John Cochrane of Ochiltree (1686), 2843.
Mary, Lady Craighall, wife of Mr. Dugald
Stewart, and grauduiece of late .Sir William
Bruce of Kinross (1713), 3321.
El3|)eth, or Elizabeth, wife of Robert White
(1646), 2369, 2457.
Brume, John, notary (1612), 1632.
Bruntouch, David (1456), 142.
Brunton (Bruntoun), Adam, merchant, burgess of
Edinburgh (1580), 996.
James, deceased (1628), 2012.
Bruson of Dalnabrek, John (1591), 1223.
Bruson of the MiU of Pitcannik, John (1626),
1981.
John, in Easter Dalnavirk, elder (1626),
1981 ; John, younger, his son and heir, 1981.
alias Mawis, John, lee Bryson.
John, blacksmith in Kinghoru Wester(1631),
2095 ; Isabella, his wife, see Brown.
Patrick, writer, burgess of Perth (1631),
2080, 2081.
alias Mawis, William, see Bryson.
Brussett (Brussatt, Brusset), Anthony, Edinburgh
(1563), 750.
Anthony, Edinburgh (1615), 1734.
in Bristo (1610), 1584, 1995.
Bruystoun, William (1553), 605.
Bryan (Brian, Bryane), Andrew, in Gallowhill
(1592), 1232.
■ John, Ayrshire (1549), 551.
William, notary (1604), 1464, 1484, 1595 (?),
1678, 1742, 1792, 1847; in Dahnellington,
2215.
Bryce (Brice, Bryis, Bryse), Alexander, Edinburgh
(1550), 565.
Donald (1500), 240.
■ James, in Kilblane (1557), 683.
Kuis, in Crossrig (1752), 3189.
Sir Ninian, notary public (1556), 646, 647.
Thomas (1483), 188.
■ (1615), 1728.
WUIiam (1452), 135.
Bryden (Brydin, Brydine, Bryding, Brydon),
Humphrey, younger, in Wester Kerse (1669),
2645, 2656.
James, skipper, burgess of Irvine (1651),
2416.
John, notary public (1555), 631, 969.
Robert, in Barr (1701), 2989.
William, notary public (1515), 311.
— — in Kilbirny (1590), 1370.
Bryson (Brisoun, Bruson, Brysone, Brysson,
Bryssoun), Edward (1527), 364.
Mr. James, parson of Wigton (1622), 1895 ;
James, his son, 1895.
James, in Stow (1635), 2168.
John, Edinburgh (1453), 137.
GuUane (1557), 679.
John, [Haddington, 1586] 1089.
alias Mawis. .John, portioner of Pitcarmik
(1626), 1981.
Thomas, maltman, burgess of Paisley (1657),
2504.
in Thurston (1665), 2622.
alias Mawis, William, deceased, portioner of
Pitcarmik (102G), 1981 ; Alexander, his son,
1981. Cf. atM Bruson.
Buccleuch (Buccleugh), Francis, Earl of (1G46),
2367, 2368, 2518.
Mary, Countess of, his eldest daughter
(1653), 2445, 2491, 2497, 2518, 2519.
and Monmouth, Anna, Duchess of, his second
daughter (1669), 2641-2643, 2701, 2704.
2727, 2805, 2806 ; of Buccleuch, 2866,
3037, 3056-3059.
James, Duke of, her husband (1669),
2641-264,3. 2701, 2704, 2727, 2S05, 2S00.
Buchach of Balmalkiu [Balmahin] (1266), 8.
784
CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS
Biichan, Alexander Cumyn, Earl of (1252), 7, 8.
John [Stewart], Earl of (1413), 94.
James [Stewart], Earl of (1493), 214.
Alexander [Stewart], Earl of (1501), 241.
James [Erskine], Earl of, deceased (1640),
2272.
Buchan (Bouchan), Adam, in Nether Ancrum, de-
ceased (1003), 2572; Margaret, his widow,
see Gray ; John, in Nether Ancrum, their
eldest son, 2572.
Ad.im, in Boujedburgh (1603), 2572.
Friar John, sue B>iars.
John (1559), 703.
Edinburgh, deceased (1G16), 1753.
Mr. William, servitor of Sir Ilobert Arbuth-
notof that Ilk (1010), 1751.
Buchan.in (Bauqhanan, Buchannan, Buchquhan-
uan, Buchijuhannane) of that Ilk, Patrick
(1452), 134.
of Caaley, John (1G15), 1722.
of Caschelie, Duncan (1020), 1973; Bessie,
his wife, see Wright ; Catherine, their
daughter, wife of John Graham of Blairses-
noch, 1973.
of Drummikill, Archibald (1702), 2999.
of Gillestoune, Walter (1697), 2902.
— — of Leny, Robert (1050), 2494; deceased,
2565, 2560 ; Jean, his sister, 2500, 2507.
of Middle Tillichewn, James (1772), 3233.
of Spittall, Edward (17(i2), 2099.
of Wester Polder, Thomas (1627), 1993.
Andrew, servant of the Earl of Mar (1595),
1304.
Donald, in the Cuiltis of Leny (1656),
2494.
Duncan M'Robert, in Sherrefredstoun (1630),
2051.
Duncan, notary (1656), 2494; Duncan, his
son, 2494.
Duncan, burgess of Stirling (1661), 2552.
• George, pensioner of Crossraguel, keeper of
the pri\'y seal (1577), 95.5.
George, notary (1626), 1972, 1993.
parson of Moffat (1039), 2251.
Gilbert, in Sallochee (1550), 041.
James, tailor in Aberdour (1632), 2105.
in Easter Aberlednoch (1739), 3146,
3147.
John, notary public (1537), 418.
writer, Edinburgh (1598), 1338.
servant of King's College, Aberdeen
(1598), 1340.
servant of John Brown in Eoddismill
1621, 1707.
notary (1640), 2270 ; (1642), 2314.
bailie of Stirling (1061), 2552.
burgess of Queensferry (1071), 2077.
servitor of George, Viscount of Tarbat
(1687), 2861.
- Mr. Patrick, Arbroath (1558), 084.
- Patrick, burgess of Haddington (1022), 1915,
3077(?).
- Robert, alias Thomas-soun (1556), 641.
— in Middle Tulliquhewin (1036), 2190.
in Milton, Menteith (1656), 2494.
writer in Glasgow (1780), 3251.
(1611)
Buchanan, Thomas, regent of St. Salvator's Col-
lege (1500), 813.
Sir Walter (1385), 09.
Walter, in CraU (1671), 2673.
Jean, deceased, wife of Archibald Campbell
of Easter Torrie (1710), 3(»52.
Bucheart, Sir James, rector of Alnes, notary (1570),
854.
Buckham (Bukham), Andrew, in Quhynnedrum
(1020), 1982.
Bucknay, Adam, bailie of Linlithgow (1697),
2903.
Andrew, writer in Edinburgh (1749), 3177.
Bugh, John, citizen of St. .\ndrews (1538), 420.
Bugthrop (Bugthrope), .Sir Robert, chaplain of
Newton in Glendale, 76-79.
Bukholme, John, burgess of Haddington (1584),
1(189.
Bullock (BuUok), John, a Serjeant (1488), 201.
in Milltown of Connon (1560), 723.
Bully, Sir William, cKaplain (1493), 217.
Kultie, Robert, burgess of Dundee (1G^J3), 1443.
Bunat, Sir George, chaplain (1529), 374.
Bunch, Andrew, elder [Perth, 1525], 351.
Friar Gilbert, see Friars.
Bunting, Thomas, in Shaw, Kilmaurs (1565), 787.
Burd, Alexander, in East Restou (1009), 1541 ;
John, his brother there, 1541.
Burdon (Boroudon, Borowdoun, Borudoun, Buru-
dou, Burugdon), Sir (iilbert, 34.
Sir John of, his brother (1310), 20, 21, 34,
38.
WUIiam, coUector for Ward of Coldall (1308),
55.
Burgair, James, in Bra, Orkney (1620), 1836.
Burgane, Thomas, in Ratho (1573), 882.
Burgess (Burges), Colin, burgess of Stirling (1614),
1699.
John, master gunner at Annapolis Royal
(1714), 3074.
Thomas, servant to Thomas Drummond of
Logiealmond (1725), 3IU5.
in Inverness (1736), 3133.
Burgh (Brugh, Burght), .James, formerly in Crail,
now in Dundee (1671), 2671 ; Margaret, his
wife, see Miller.
Oliver (1502), 243.
— — Thomas, shii>master in Leith, master of
Trinity Hospital (1759), 3208.
Katherine, wife of late Archibald Hamilton
iu Leith (1743), 3161.
Burgie, Thomas, in Inverness (1635), 2162.
Burn (Bume), Alexander, in Paisley (1654), 2456.
Christopher, deceased (1574), 904 ; Eliza-
beth, his widow, see Kinross.
.James, maltm.iu, in F.ilkirk (1053), 2442;
(1054), 2451 ; Jonet, his wife, 2442.
James, baker, burgess of Edinburgh (1667),
2015 ; Elspeth, liis wife, wt Harper ; John,
Thomas, nod Andrew, his sons, 2015.
Master John, Master of Boltoun (1449), 128,
132.
John, in Easter Gellett (1581), 1017.
portioner of Sheardale (1613), 1670.
in Ednam (1014), 1714.
[Broughton], deceased (1641), 2285.
INDEX OF PERSONS
785
Burn, John, merchant in Falkirk (1652), 2421,
2442 ; Wiliiam, his sou, 2421.
in Uo'ness (1057), 2506, 25S6.
servitor of James Burn, baker in Edin-
burgh (1667), 2615.
in MUnheugh (1692), 2897 ; John, his
son, 2897.
Robert, portioner of Falkirk (1654), 2451 ;
Thomas, his son, 2451.
• bailie of Stirling (1661), 2552.
Richard, notary (1587), 1149.
Thomas, in Falkirk (1708), 3224.
William, mason in Ma.xton (1723), 3098.
. . ., in Falkirk, deceased (1701), 2993;
cf, ante.
Jonet, wife of James Burn ( 1 653), 2442.
Katherine, wife of Mungo Weir, burgesa of
Edinburgh (1581), 1033, 1375, 1401.
Kicola, wife of Alexander Paterson in Cold-
ingham Law (1012), 1628.
Burnet (Burnat, Burnett), Alexander, North Ber-
wick (1589), 1193, 1607.
burgess of Elgin (1609), 1542.
Mr. Alexaniler, advocate, servitor of Mr.
Thomas Hope, king's advocate (1627), 1997,
2339.
Alexander, archbishop of Glasgow (1665),
2592, 2593, 2.595.
Mr. Andrew, writer in Edinburgh (1665),
2593.
Bartholomew, servant to David Edington of
that Ilk (1581), 1035.
Gavin, notary, W.S., in Edinburgh (1642),
231.3, 2475.
Sir George (1515), 307.
George, in Kirktoun of Benholme (1698),
2975 ; (1699), 2978.
James, elder, in Edington (1589), 1186;
James, younger, there, 1186.
John, servant to David Edington of that Ilk
(1581), 1035.
William, grandson of Robert Arbuthnot of
Little Futhes (1601), 1421.
Mr. William, clerk of exchequer (1644),
2342, 2549.
chirurgeon in Edinburgh (1665), 2597.
flesher in Haddington (1715), 3077.
Burngaw, Robert (1555), 634.
Bumlie, William, maltman, burgess of Kirkcaldy
(1669), 2646.
Burns, Robert, burgess of Edinburgh (1506),
258.
Burntisland, bailies of —
John Clajiane, portioner of Kilcairny (1591),
1222.
John Orrock (1591), 1222.
Thomas Crambie (1612), 1639.
John Kent, 1639.
William Meiklejohn (1612), 1639.
Richard Ros (1631), 2095.
clerks of —
Andrew Wilson, M.A. (1612), 10.39.
Magnus Aytoii (1000), 2544, 2545, 2626,
2029.
minister at, Mr. William Watson (1612),
1039.
Burre, Janet, wife of James Smith in Tranent
(1646), 2302.
Bursye, Thomas, in Kyrmnir (1573), 884.
Burt, John, elder, cordiner in Strathmiglo (1747),
3169.
Burton, James, in Leith (1759), 3208; Robert,
shipmaster there, his son, deceased, 3208 ;
Marion, relict of Robert, see. Crawford.
Alexander, deceased, brother of said James
Burton (1759), 32u8.
James, deceased, cooper in Leith, 3208.
Bus, John, in .Sneip (1073), 2715, 2716.
Busbye, Andrew, servitor to Gilbert Gray (1575),
917.
Butchard, John, servitor to David Thomson in
Craignathrow (1637), 2216.
Bute, James, [first] Karl of (1713), 3321 ; Mr.
Dugald Stewart, his brother, 3321.
Buthe, Roger del (1409), 89.
Buthell, David, notary in St. Andrews (1671),
2671.
Butill, William of, Northumberland, 52.
Butler (Butlair) of Rumgally, Thomas (1503),
246.
Mr. Dominick, clerk to the Inspector of
Small Arms (1804), 3289.
Mr. George, servitor of Lord Hay (1610),
1583.
Butter of Gormok, John, fiar (1616), 1743.
DaNnd (1550), 563.
.James, servitor to George Cockburn of
Ormiston (1629), 2026.
James, clerk-depute of Edinburgh (1654),
2459 ; servitor to town-clerk, 2470.
John (1550), 563.
Thomas (1506), 260.
Byer, John ( 1 469 ). S(je Clerk.
Bylton, Hervie of, Northumberland (1292-95), 16.
Byrce [? Bryce], John (1580), 997.
Byres (Byeres, Byires, Byris), of Coates (Coittis),
John, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh (1626),
198.3.
Mr. John (1641), 2285; Sir John,
2407 ; John, his son, 2407.
Sir John (1607), 2018.
Sir John (1696), 2939.
John, servitor of John Robertson, Edinburgh
(1592), 1241.
John, treasurer, Edinburgh (1615), 1719.
John, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh (1656),
2484.
Sir Thomas (1545), 498.
Thomas (1615), 1720.
Cable (Cabill, Caboll), Alexander, canon of Aber-
deen (1492), 212.
Patrick, schoolmaster at Kirriemuir (1613),
1686.
Caddell (Caddellis), Donald, in Laduky (1582),
1041 ; Andrew, his son, 1041.
George, in Blair (1571), 862.
John (1536), 402.
Robert (1571), 863.
William, notary (1710), 3052.
Cagneoli, Timothy (1577), 950.
Caird (Herd), John (1455), notary public, 139.
5g
786
CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS
Cairncross (Caimcroce, Carncors, Carncroa, Game-
cross, Karncorae, Karnecora) of Balma-
shanner, James (1504), 247.
Davi<l, tiar (1640), 2280.
of Colmislie, Robert (1556), 662; James,
his brother, 662.
of Liigate, Walter (1593), 1256, 1262, 1546 ;
Lady Grisel, hia wife, see Scott ; Walter,
hia son and heir, 1546 ; Walter, younger,
also his son, 1546.
Alexander (1482), 379.
Andrew, portioner cf Redpath (1635), 2175.
John (1497), 231.
(1513), 293.
in Lugat (1599), 1372.
Nichol, burgess of Edinburgh, 'kirk-
maiater ' of the ' haly blude ' (1522), 338.
Nicholas, portioner of Redpath (1635),
2175.
Patrick (1496), 229.
Robert, bishop of Ross and commendator
of Fearn (1545), 495.
(1545), 495.
Margaret, wife of John TurnbuU (1654),
2454.
. . ., wife of Jamea Home in Lambden
(1639), 2258.
Caimowquhey, John (1583), 1056.
Cairns (Cairnis, Carnis, Carnys, Karnya), Alex-
ander, notary (1673), 2712.
Archibald, in Tor (1545), 49S.
David of (1453), 137.
Henry (1545), 498.
James, Serjeant of the lands of Duddingston
(1548), 544.
James (1486), 196.
John of (1462), 148.
John, chaplain (1522), 339.
St. Andrews (1538), 420, 463, 469 ;
Catherine, his wife, see Chivas.
Peter, Serjeant of Edinburgh (1599), 1373.
Richard (1586), 1113.
Caithness, bishops of —
Robert Stewart (1575), 781, see p. 755 ;
1082.
Alexander Forbes (1615), 1732.
John Abernethy (1632), 2119, 2184.
dean of (1514), Adam Gordon, 305.
precentor of (1526), Mr. Thomas Murray,
354.
Caithness, George [Criohton], Earl of (1452), 134.
and Orkney, William [Sinclair], Earl of
(1456), 142.
Calder (Cader, Caldour, Cauder), Alan (1557),
670.
Andrew (1581), 1019.
John, precentor of Ross (1514), 305.
in Dirleton (1G30I, 2061, 2062.
Robert, notary public (1498), 235, 275.
Sir Thomas, chaplain, Aberdeen (1504),
249.
Thomas, I)ailie of Elgin ( 1650), 2413.
Calder, rector of (1603), Mr. John Spottiswoode,
1449, 1455. See. Glasgow and St. Andrews.
Calderwood (Caderwod, Calderwod) of Polton,
Sir William, advocate (1705), 3019, 3035,
3037, 3057, 3058 ; senator of the College
of Justice, 3081, 3087.
Calderwood, Adam, in Dalkeith (1603), 1458,
1479, 148H, 1535, 15C7, 1026, 1666, 1725,
2002; Andrew, hia eldest son, 1479, 1535,
1566, 1646: William, alao his son, called
'junior,' 1322, 1359, 1361, 1479, 1488, 1535,
1566, 1.567, 1578, 1620, 166C, 1667, 1725,
1851, 2002, 2332, 2333, 2368, 2642, 2706,
3059 ; Marion, wife of William, .«e Sadler.
Alexander, baUie of Dalkeith, son of
William C, junior, Dalkeith, 2332, 233.3,
2367, 2368, 2419, 2486, 249.3, 2637, 2700,
2702, 2705, 2706, 2710, 2778-2780, 2782,
3057 ; Janet, his wife, »ee Moffat ; William,
their son, nee Calderwood of Polton, Sir
William.
Andrew, burgess of Musselburgh (1618),
1806.
Henry (1686), 2847.
James (1575), 931.
in Dalkeith (1621), 1851, 1873, 1887.
Xinian, in Stanelaws (1643), 2.332.
Robert, in Dalkeith (1643), 2,332.
Thomas, bailie of Edinburgh (1652), 2423.
in Dalkeith (1656), 2486, 2493.
William, 'chief organist,' Dalkeith (1551),
580, 581, 597, 660, 1220; Margaret, his
wife, see Porteous ; William, his son, called
'elder,' 1220, 1322, 1479, 1488, 1535,
1536, 1566, 1885; Janet, his wife, see
Wilson.
Edinburgh (1562), 7.33, 734.
_ — -Mr. William, pastor of Dalkeith (1678),
2782.
William, servitor to Nicol Hardie, W.S.
(1673), 2700; notary, 2778.
Elizabeth, wife of .John Denholm in Colinton
(1668), 2632, 2633, 2637, 2711, 2727, 2777-
80, 3057.
Jean, wife of Robert Hislop, in Dalkeith
(1669), 2642.
Caldwell (Cauldwell) of Annanhill, Mr. William
(1634), 2153.
of Chalmerhouses, John (1578), 957
of Lochormoa, William (1557), 678.
Alexander of (1427), 106.
Florence (1502), 244.
Peter of, or called of (1391), 93.
Robert (1.590), 1201.
Thomaa(1522), 340.
Walter (1539), 437, 444.
William, notary, common clerk of Irvine
and bailiary of Cunningham (1608), 1528,
1574, 2161 ; Mr. William, hia son (1635),
2161.
Calendar (Callander, Callendar), James, [first]
Earl of (1657), 2503, 26G1, 2797.
Alexander, [aecond] Earl of (1676), 2758,
2769, 2797.
Alexander, [third] Earl of, (1690), 2885,
3317, 3318; Anna [Graham], hia countess,
2955, 2982.
.James, [fourth] Earl of, their son, 3317,
3318. Sec Linlithgow.
Caling, William, Linlithgow (1549), 552.
INDEX OF PERSONS
787
Callander v. Justice, case of (16.S2), 2S0S.
Callander (Callendar, Callender) of Banclocbe,
William (1590), 1202.
of Borily, Walter (lo97), 1330, 1331.
of Manir, John {l.)S9), U.SS.
Alexander, merchant, burgess of Culross
(1611), IGO,-).
James, servitor of Lord Colville (1611),
1619.
merchant in Falkirk (16o3), 2442,
2451, 2661.
clerk in exchequer (1742), 3155.
John, in West Grange (1581), 1026.
Mr. John, deceased (1701), 2994.
Matthew, shoemaker, Bristo, Edinburgh,
deceased (I.IOS), i:i:>-2, 1.JS4, U)9."i, 2027.
■ Robert, merchant in Falkirk (1670), 2661,
2991 ; Elizabeth, his wife, ace Provand.
Thomas, servitor to Alexander, Earl of Lin-
lithgow (1631), 20X7.
William, portioner of Bothkennar (1704),
3012.
Elizabeth, wife of Thomas Hislop, burgess
of Edinburgh (159S), 13.50-1352.
Galium, Thomas, in Laichwood (1594), 1287.
Calny [or Caluy], John, burgess of NewburgL
*(1590), 1208; Isobella, his wife, see Black-
wood.
Calvert (Calvart, Calwart), Patrick, citizen of St.
Andrews (1473), 167.
William (1479), notary jiublic, 174(?), 181,
187, 194.
Elizabeth, wife of Alexander Choip, burgess
of Liverbervie (1581), 102.3.
Calwie, John, burgess of Newburgh (1630), 2069.
Cambhow (Cambhou), John of, 16, 19.
(Sir Walter of, 10, 16.
Cambuskenueth (Cambuskeunet, Cambuskynel),
abbots of —
Patrick, 18.
David [Arnot], 262. .S'tc also Galloway.
Alexander [Milne], 468, 469, 50.").
David Pantar, bishop of Ross, 583, 686, 687,
711.
Adam Erskine (1574), 904, 90.">, 1330,
1331.
monks of —
Sir Ninian Greg, third prior (1546), 505,
687, 688.
Sir William Broun, sul>-prior (1546), 505,
587.
Sir Archibald M'Brak (1546), 505, 587.
Sir David Hagye [Heggie] (1546), 505, 904,
905.
Sir William Reid (1546), 505 ; ])rccentor
(15.58), 587.
Sir John Painter or Pauitcr (1546), 505 ;
vicar of ( 'lackmaun.in (1558), 587.
Sir Alexander Gray (1546), 50.5.
Sir James Makbrange (1546), 505, 687, 904,
905.
Sir Thomas M'Brek (1546), 505, 587 ; sub-
prior (1574), 905.
Sir Andrew Row (1546), 505 : sub-prior
(1558), 587, 588.
Sir .Andrew Home (1546), 505.
Cambuskenueth, monks of {conlimied) —
Friar Thomas Wordye (1546), 505, 587, 904,
905.
Friar John Ascin [Erskine] (1546), .505.
Friar David Nycholl (1546), 505, 904, 90.5.
Sir James Dalmahoy (1558), 687, 904, 905.
Sir George Jobnstoun (1558), 687.
Friar John Scot (1558), 687.
Friar Robert M'Calay (1558), 687, 1330.
Cambuslang, rector of (15.59), William Hamilton,
709.
Cameron (Cammeroun) of Caldvart, John, de-
ceased (1667), 2618; Ewen, his only lawful
son, 2618.
Allan, tutor of Caldvart (1667), 2618.
Andrew, in Birkinschaw (1579), 990.
John, Edinburgh, 88.
Mr. John, secretary to King James the
First (1424), 101 ; bishop of Glasgow,
chancellor (1428), 107.
Patrick (1559), 707.
Thomas, notary public (1502), 244.
Campbell (Cambale, Cambbell, Cambel, Cambell,
Cample) of Aberuchil, Colin, 1563, 1586.
1.587, 1670, 2151.
James, son and heir of Colin (1634),
2237, 2579.
Sir Colin (1664), 2579, 2685, 2741,
3144, 3146, 3168; Margaret Foulis,
his deceased wife ; Lady Katherine M'Kenzie,
his second wife.
_ Archibald, younger, elder son of Sir
Colin, 2741 ; deceased (1739), 3143.
_ Sir James, younger son of Sir Colin,
brother of Archibald, 2741, 29.57, 314.3, 3144,
3146, 3147, 3149,3108: Mr. (.'olin, advocate,
his son, 3144; deceased, 3147; Katherine
Nisbet, wife of Mr. Colin ; .James, only son
and heir of Mr. Colin and Katherine, 3144,
3147.
- of Ardeutenie, Donald (1548), 543.
^ of Ardkinglas, t^oliu (1548), 543.
_ James (1771), 3229.
- of Ardocht, John (1531), 382.
2151,
'■iioi.
- of Arie, Alexander (1611), 1603.
Cthred, his son and heir, 1603.
-of Auchinbreck, Sir Dougal (1611),
Dame Isobel, his wife, .so Boyd.
Sir James (1725), 3104;
1604;
Dame
Susanna, his spouse, 3104.
- of Auehincloych, Hugh (1600), 1390.
-of Auchrugland, Matthew (1639), 2268;
Isobel Greg, his wife, 2208.
- of Balfeoch, Charles (161 1), 1603.
-of Balvie, Robert, W.S. (1710), 3052-54,
317-2.
- of Bangeston, John Hooke, Esq., Lyon King
of Arms (1780), 3252, 3267, 3268, 3274.
-of Barcreochhill, Matthew (1585), 1107,
1176.
- of the Boat, John (1578), 973.
- of Boghall, Colin (1613), 1694.
- of Brintwod, James, sheriff-depute of Ayr
(1551), 590.
- of Brounside, John (1533), 390.
- of Calder, John (1598), 1345.
788
CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS
Campbell of Calder, Sir .John (1644), •2.'540.
— —of Carwliin, Colin, deceased (1821), 3305;
John, his sou and heir, see Breadalbanc,
Earl of.
of Cessnock, George (1589), 1176; Agnes,
his wife, sec Cunningham.
-; of Clachane, Nigel, fiar (1G37), -219!).
- — —of Craigdow, Robert (1506), sheriff-depute
of Ayr, 555.
of Crunane, Alexander (1616), 1752.
George (1633), 2132.
of Culdares, William, deceased (1G52), 2426 ;
Catherine, his wife, see Ferguson ; .James,
their son and heir. 2426.
of Culligaltro, Duncan, deceased (1730),
3116.
of Denocher, James, liar (1666), 2598.
of Down, John (1S13), 3.S02 ; Mr. Colin,
merchant, his son, .'i302.
of Duntroon, John, 716 ; Duncan M'Vi^ane,
his sou (1500), 716; Agnes Nene Vuneil
Vi^achin, wife of Duncan, 716.
of Easter Toirie, Archibald (1663), 2596,
3052 ; Jean, his wife, -fe Buchanan ; John,
their son, 3052; Robert, of Balvie, W.S.,
also their son, see supra, and also Campbell
of Torrie, infra.
of Edinamplc, Patrick (1637), 2231, 2232,
2308, 2310.
of Edramvaig, John (1625), 1964.
James, ti.ir, 1964.
of Fortdieu, John (1664), 2579.
• of Gawnane, Duncan (1385), 09.
of Glesnok, William (1581), 1013-15, 1390,
1595.
of Glenfalloch, Robert (1609), 1563, 1587.
of Glcniyou, Duncan (1024), 1944 ; Colin,
his brother, 1944.
ofGlenorchy, . . . (1057), 2508.
of Horsecleuch, Charles (1000), 1390, 1390,
1595, 1883 ; George, his son, 1883.
of Kerinoch, James (1697), 2957.
of Kethiok, Patrick (1610), 1752.
of Kililuskland, Duncan (1725), 3104
of Killoch, Hugh (1632), 212(1.
of Knokhill, Colin (1642), 2308.
of Lagwinchache, Duncan (1642), 2308;
Alexander, his brother, 2308.
of Lawcrs, .John (1581), 1021 ; Beatrix, his
spouse, see Campbell.
James, their son (1007), 1526; Sir
James, 1904, 2060, 2426; WilUam, his son,
1526.
Mungo, fiar, 2060.
James (1652), 2426.
Sir .John (1624), 1040. .SVe at,o
Loudoun, Earl of. La<ly Margaret, his wife,
see Campbell.
Brigadier-General Sir James (1739),
3144, 3145, 3147-3150, 3108, 3197.
.James Mure-, of Rowallan and Lawers, only
son .and heir (1755), 3197, 3198.
of Loudoun, George, sheriff of Ayr (1426),
105, 117.
Sir George, knight (1487), 197.
Hugh (1502), 244. '
Camiibell of Loudoun, Hugh (1533), 390.
Sir Hugh (1013), 1678.
of Wester Loudoun, John, 305 ; Marion [or
Mariota], his sister ( 1 528), 365.
of Little Loudoun Hill, sheriff-depute of
Ayr (1551), 590.
of Lundy, Sir John, knight (1542), 458,
573, 702; Isabella, his spous-3, see Gray;
John, his natur.il son, 573 ; burgess of Glas-
gow, see infra.
of Lundyi Colin (1613), 1670, 1752.
of Mochastcll (Mochaster), Colin (1642),
2308-2311, 23 is, 2494, 2565, 2560.
of Ormsary, James (1730), 31 10.
Archibald, younger (1725), 3104.
of Otter, Mr. John (1725), 3104.
of Persy, Archibald, deceased (1616), 1752 ;
Archibald, his son, 1752, 1981.
of Schankistoun, John (1637), 2215.
of Skeldoun, Charles (1551), 590, 731.
of Skipnish (Skypnis), Johu (1563), 762.
of Steveuston (Stenston), Hugh (1402), 149.
— George (1589), 1170.
of Terringzean, Hugh (1585), 1107, 1170.
of Torrie, Robert, nephew and heir of Robert
Campbell of lialvie, W.S. (1748), 3172, 3173,
3214. Cf. Cam))bell of Balvie, siqira.
of Tulliich, William, brother of the Earl of
Breadalliane (1092), 2895.
of Whitehaugh, William (1589), 1176.
Alexander, prior of the Dominican Friars in
St. Andrews (1534), 395.
Mr. Alexander, dean of Moray (1563), 751.
Alexander, bishop of Brechin (1566), 813,
816, 1354, 1385, 1392, 1465, 1515, 1517.
Alexander (1576), 940, 942.
alias Reach, Alexander, in Soilzearie (1616),
1746.
Alexander, servitor of Robert Brown, notary
(1634), 2153.
brother of Duncan Campbell of Lag-
winchache (1642), 2308.
in Montrose (1680), 2844.
M.D., in Ayr (1742), 3159.
at mill of Aberuchil (1747), 3168;
Patrick, liis son, 3108.
Archibald, servitor of Robert Crichton of
Cluny (1598), 1,340.
commendator of the priory of Strath-
fiUan (1007), 1520; James, his brother, .see
Campbell of Lawers.
servitor of Francis Cathcart (1655),
2461.
in Achlyon (1092), 2895; Dougal, his
son, 2S95.
in Lawers (1097), 2957.
writer and notary in Inverary (1725),
3104, 3116.
- Charles, in Skellington (1000), 1390.
cooper in Airth (1675), 2752 ; Robert,
his son, and Helen Duncan, Robert's wife,
2752.
- Colin, brother of Duncan Campbell of Glen-
Iyon(1624), 1944.
■ elder, merchant, burgess of Ghisgow
(1659), 2532, 2533, 2542.
INDEX OF PERSONS
789
Campbell, Colin, writer in Edinburgh (1701), 2992.
Constantine (1539), 433.
Daniel, nlficer of Glasgow (1780), 3251.
David, in Kirktoun of Rattray (161G), 1752.
iu Mains of Kilquhinzie (1621), 188C.
cooper in Falkirk (1052), 2421; Jean,
his wife, «c Matheson.
Donald M., surgeon (1812), 3299.
Duncan, brother of James of Lawers (1607),
1526.
vicar of Killenan (IGll), 1604.
brother-geiman of .James Campbell,
]Kjrtioner of Duncrosk (1625), 1964.
George (1533), 390.
(1592), 1232.
notary (IGIO), 1595, 188.3.
in Balkellie (1611), 1603.
fuller, NewmilDs( 1612). 162.5, 1760.
second son of John, Earl of Loudoun
(1659), 2.5.34-2536.
Gilbert, in Bristo, deceased (1656), 2477.
Hector (IGl 7), 1770.
- — -Mr. Hugh, deceased (1698), 2973; Joanna
Mathie, his relict, 2973.
James (1610), 1595.
portioner of Duncrosk (1625), 1964 ;
Duncan, his brother, 1964.
notary (1033), 2133.
■ W.S., in Edinburgh (1637), 2215.
.Sir James, Lyon King at Arms (1658), 2525.
• James, merchant, clothier in London (1732),
3126 ; George William, his eldest son, 3126.
• John, lector of Kilmartln (1542), 458.
.Sir John, rector of Kilnialie( 1543), 473-75.
• John, burgess of Glasgow, natural son of Sir
John C. of Lundy, 573, 762, 889 ; Marion,
his wife, sae Gayne.
(1578), 956.
• servitor of Mr. John Lindsay, parson
of Menmuir(1584), 1088.
• brother of William Campbell in Culross
(1587), 1154.
servitor to Mr. Francis Brown in Over
Whithauch (1624>, 1940.
servitor to Lord Loudoun (1624), 1944.
-alias M'Tarlich, John, in Duncrosk (1025),
1964 ; Margaret, his wife, see Campbell ;
Dugal,their eldest son, 19G4; Donald, Charles,
and Malcolm, also their sons, 1964.
- .John, in Duudorne (1638), 2237.
at mill of Newmilns (1651), 2415.
cashier to the Royal Bank of Scotland
(1740), 3153.
- Mr. Neil, dean of Lismore (1542), 45S.
- Ncill(1563), 762.
- Patrick, servitor to James Scrimgeour of
Dudop (1588), 1172.
servant of Patrick Home of Coldingham-
law (1637), 2218.
- Robert, notary (1575), 918.
in .Milntoun (1618), 1793.
elder, cooper in Denny (1675), 2752.
- Rev. Robert, minister at Blair Athole (1679),
2787, 3077 ; Anna, his wife, see Murray ;
Mungo, his son, 3077.
- Itobtrt, liackler iu Cromarty (17621, 3217.
Campbell, Thomas (1522), 340.
miller at Craigmilne (1618), 1791.
notary (1739), 3146, 3147, 3150, 3168,
3198, 3199.
William, in Culross (1587), 1154; Elizabeth
Kelt, his mother, 1154.
in Cultmill (1595), 1.303.
notary (1604), 1471.
at Stanekirk (1611), 1603.
butcher in Paisley (1646), 2370.
Dame Anna, wife of George, Marquis of
Huntly (1637), 2229, 2236, 2789.
Dame Annabella, Countess of Lothian (163C),
2184.
Beatrix, wife of John Campbell of Lawers
(1.581), 1021, 1526.
Dame Elena, ' pretended ' spouse of Gavin
Kennedy of Blairquhan (1.522), 339.
Janet, wife of Mr. Robert Ramsay, minister
of Dundonald (1629), 2045, 2046.
wife of late John Xeilson of Ma.xwood
(1643), 2324.
Margaret, daughter of Jonet Hering, Lady
Lundy, and wife of late Robert Scrimgeour
(1588), 1172.
Lady Margaret, wife of Sir John Campbell
of Lawers (1624), 1940.
Margaret, wife of .John Campbell aliat
M'Tarlich in Duncrosk (1025), 1964.
Mary, wife of James, Lord Rollo (1661),
2550.
Sibella, mother of Janet Wight, wife of
William Ramsay (1590), 1203.
Dame .Susanna, wife of Sir James Campbell
of Auchinbreck (1725), 3104.
Campion, Simon, notary public (1488), 199.
Canada, Church of Scotland in (1828), 3309.
Candlem,ikers, the, of Edinburgh, 414.
Canongate, bailies of (we also Edinburgh) —
John Lnmsden of Blanerne (1552), 602.
John Thomson (1609), 1545.
Finlay Taylor, 1545.
Andrew Hawthorn (1713), 3068.
clerks of —
James Logan (1598), 1363.
Walter Logan, notary (1609), 1545, 161."!,
1614, 1615.
John Sprott, one of the Serjeants of (1572),
866, 867.
Cant, in St. Giles Granjre, Walter, 1284; Margaret.
his wife, see Preston.
of St. Giles Grange, Thomas, deceased,
(1610), 1597, 1795; James, his son, 179.5.
of Thurston, Ludovick (1667), 2622 ; Anna,
his wife, see Hamilton.
Alexander, Etlinburgh (1521), .330, 363,
553.
George, burgess of Edinburgh (1529), 375 ;
bailie (1537), 415.
Henry, Edinburgh, 547.
John, burgess of Edinburgh (1435), 115;
Christian, his wife, 115.
■ [St. Andrews], 186.
Nichohs(1406), 15, 177, 184-86; Christian,
his wife, see Barclay ; Christian, their
daughter, wife of Adam Wawan, 184-86; and
7no
CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS
of Arcliibalii Dundas of Cragtoun, 273, 331),
303, 370, 630, 101 u'.
Cant, Patrick, [Kilinbiugh] 315.
Robert, [Kifc, 1548] 535.
[tnchaffray], 407.
burgess of Inverbervie (1G16), 1751.
notary (1G55), 2464.
Thomas, Edinburgh (1420), 07.
Walter, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh
(1641), 2287.
Mr. Walter, advocate (1666), 2601.
William, servitor of James Douglas in (iogar
(1600), 1567.
Christian, relict of Colonel Henry Balfour,
and now wife of Mr. Peter RoUocU (1598),
3314.
Mariota, wife of John Brown, Edinburgh
(15.33), 302.
Canterbury, archbishop of, Frederick Cornwallis
(1770), 3226; .John [Moore] (1795), 3282.
Capel, Sir Henry, K.l!., brother of deceased Arthur
Capel, Earl of Essex (1684), 2827. See also
Essex.
Caputh (Capetb), minister at, Mr. Thomas Lundie,
deceased (1053), 2431.
Card of Gray's inn, Andrew (1694), 2025.
Cardoness (Kerdones), Bartram of (1273), 46.
Cardross, Henry, Lord, deceased (1037), 2210,
2272 ; Uame Margaret, his wife,sf( BeUenden.
David, Lord, their son (1040), 2272, 2444,
2440, 2482, 2509, 2770, 2814.
comniendatorof (1010), David Erskiue, 1591.
parson of (1656), 2492.
Caretoun, John of, of Newcastle-on-Tyne, 75 ;
Elizabeth, his wife, 75.
Cargill of Nether Cloquhatt, Laurence (1626),
1981.
(Cargyll), Don.ald, notary ])ublic in Kirkton
of Rattray (1591), 1223, 1251, 1252, 1540,
1746, 1747, 1752, 1981 ; John, his son, notary
public, 1.540, 1746, 1752, 1981.
John of, notary public (1493), 214.
Laurence, notary (1033), 2132.
Friar Thomas of, minister of Fail (1413), 93.
William, schoolmaster in Dalmellington
(1717), 3084.
Janet, wife of John Blair of Pittendreich
(1627), 2009.
Carkettle(Carkettill)of Finglen, John (1592), 1238.
of Marklo, Patrick (1621), 1878.
John, Edinburgh, 630, 831, 1168.
Peter, in Haddington (1715), 3077.
Thomas, in Edinburgh, 030, 1 108.
Carlaverock (Kyrlaueiak), vicar of (1505), Sir
John Edgar, 255.
Carlhill, Elizabeth, Paisley (1550). 639.
Carlyle (Cairleill, Carlisle, Karliol), John, Lord
(1481), 184.
Lady of. Dame Elizabeth (1612), 1648.
David, in Torthorwald (1607), 1522.
Eudode (c. 1207), 4.
Hugh of, chief bailiff of Newcastle-on-Tyne
(1292-95), 17.
. Sir John of (1273), 46.
Thomas of (1318), 23.
Carmelite Friars. See Friars.
Carment, Samuel, burgess of Kirkcudbright (1674),
2725.
Carmichael (Carmichcl, Carmyehell, Kermcchall)
of Athernie, .lames, deceased (1610), 1597 ;
William, his son, 1597.
of Bonnitoun, Sir John, knight-baronet
(1690), 2887.
of Broomly, Robert (1772), 3233.
of Hyndfuird, Walter (1024), 1950.
of Westerraw, James (1028), 2023.
of Wrightsland, Robert (1557), 681.
Alexander, notary (1020), 1827, 1919, 217",
2380.
Mr. David (1584), 1082.
David, constable of Blackness (1631), 2087.
George, archbishop elect of Glasgow ( 1483),
189.
Mr. Henry, rector of Lethnot (1496), 229.
James (1470), 162.
bailie of the Earl of Wigtown (1665),
2596.
John, [St. Andrews] 606.
Mr. John, minister at Kilconquhar (1598),
3314, 1470 (?), 2790 CO.
John, burge.ss of Lan.irk (1614), 1709.
chamberlain of William, Earl of Wigton
(1677), 2760.
in Blairinroar (1748), 3175.
Peter (1511), 283.
Richard, bailie of Edinburgh (1556), 659.
Robert, [Edinburgh] 292.
— — in Kirriemuir (1584), 1081.
Walter, in Bristn, 1584; Matthew, his son
and heir, 13,52, 1584, 2027.
Edinburgh (1028), 2012.
William, burgess of Craill (1.594), 1289;
Margaret, his spouse, xee Traill.
Elizabeth, wife of .lohn Livingstone of Abur-
coni (1574), 898, 899, 968, 1078.
Margaret, widow of Andrew Moncreiff,
bailie" of Crail (1668), 2640.
Carue, Robert (1582), 1046.
Carncdeyne (?), vicar of (1542), Sir Archibald
Witberspuyn, 466.
Carnegie (Carnage, Carncgy), David, Lord (1627),
2005, 2094. See also of Kinnaird.
of Baluamone, Sir Alexander (1640), 2283.
of Braikie, John (1704), .3014.
of that Hk and Balglassy, John (1582),
1054.
of Craig, Sir John, deceased (1670), 2669;
David, his son, deceased (1670), 2009, 2079.
of Culluthie, Mr. David (1583), 1071, 10S2,
3314.
of Kthie, Sir John (1612), 1647.
of Kinnaird, Sir David (1613), 1682. See
also Lord (Jarnegie.
of Pcblis, John (1560), 723.
of Pittarrow, Sir Alexander, 2536.
of Wayne, Alexander (1629), 2034.
James, in Aberlemno (1622), 1905.
W.S. (1670), 2059.
Robert, sub-dean of Brechin (1556), 048.
William (1491), 379.
(1607), 1514; Marjorie, his wife, see
Dempster.
INDEX OF PERSONS
791
Carnegie, William, skinner, burgess of Edinburgh
(1(123), 1!)30.
Carnock, miuister of, Mr. John Row (1017), 1763.
Carny of Clachladruni, Andrew, deceased (l.jSl),
1029 ; William and Alexander, his sons, 1029.
Caroline, Queen, Regent (1729), 3114.
Carpenter (Carpentar), Mr. John, [St. Andrews]
327.
Carre (Carr, Car) of Foorde, William, in North-
umberland (l.->8(;), 1129.
Charles, in Quhitton (England) (1G20), 1840.
Edward, bailief [? Fnwberry], 1 90.
Janet, wife of John Atkyn, iiurwane (1541),
4.56.
Robert, master porter (1491) of Berwiek-on-
Tweed, 205, 208(?).
Carrick, coroner of, John Kennedy of Blairiiuhan
(l.-)75), 913, 1608.
Carrick (Carrik, Kairick), Adam, Earl of (12GG), 8.
John, Earl of, 08, 71, 74. See Robert the
Third, King.
[Robert Bruce], Earl of, 40.
Carrick (Carrik, Karrick) Thomas, burgess of
North Berwick (1.5.57), 113, 799.
Thomas, [Dirleton] 619.
• William, servitor of William Shaw of Knock-
hill (l.">97), 1.329.
Carriden(Carnddin), vicar of (lo49), Mr. Alexander
Hamilton, .552.
Carrington (Kerrington), rector of (1541), John
Megget, 457.
(Keringtoun) Sir Henry (1510), 278.
Carron Company, the (1768), 3223, 3251.
Carrowne, Marion, wife of Master James, eldest
son of late James Primrose of Foddismill
(1631), 2088.
Carrubbers (Carubris), William, [Edinburgh] 191.
Carruthers (Carother) of Holmeuds, John (1544),
488.
of MouswalJ, Simon (1544), 488 ; John, his
■brother, 488.
David, in Banks (1544), 438.
Herbert (1.580), 997.
John, senior (1580), 997.
Sir Nigel of, chancellor to the Steward of
Scotland, 39.
Thomas of (1410), 90.
Mariot, wife of James M'Clellan of Drum-
mowane, 598.
Carse, John, Serjeant of Edinburgh (1615), 1720.
Carson (Acarsane, (j'arsan, Carsane, Corson) of
Drummow, Patrick (1586), 1122.
John, provost of Dumfries (1618), 1798, 1799,
1802.
Laurence, in Glencairn (1656), 2487.
Patrick, notary public (1603), 1447.
Richard, bailie (?) of Kirkcudbright (1674),
2725.
Mariota, deceased, relict of Stephen Lawrie
of Maxwelltown (1708), 3320.
Carstairs (Cairstairis, Carstaris, Castarris, Castaris,
Casteris, Casterris, Crastaris) of Kilconciuhar.
John, deceased (1685), 2834.
John (1713), 3067, 3321 ; Dame Anna,
his wife, sre Bruce ; James, their only son,
3321 ; Christian, their eldest daughter, 3321 ;
Elizabeth, their second, and Mary, their third
daughter, 3321.
Carstairs, Alexander, citizen of St. Andrews
(1481), 181, 187.
Alexander, bailie of St. Andrews (158-),
1012 ; see page 755.
Andrew, citizen of St. Andrews (1572), 871.
Bernard, citizen of St. Andrews (1482), 187.
David, bailie of St. Andrews (1556), 656,
666, 943.
James, portioner of Strathkinnes (15S3),
1062, 1063 ; Elizabeth, his wife, Sf« TunibuU ;
James, their younger son and apparent heir,
and Alison Downie, his future spouse, 1063.
Mr. James, servant of Sir Thomas Hope,
advocate (1615), 1731, 1829, 3312.
James, writer in St. Andrews (1697), 2960.
John, bailie of St. Andrews (1482), 187.
merchant in St. Andrews (1596), 1306,
2219.
Peter (1528), 370.
in Lambielethan (1550), 656.
Robert, notary (1678), 2776.
W.S. (1698), 2973; Esther, his wife,
nee. Mills.
Mr. Thomas, [,St. Andrews] 194.
William, [St. Andrews] 181.
Sir William, deceased (1685), 2834.
Carswell (Carsell, Carswall, Carswalle, Carsewell,
Carswell), Alexander, in Newburgh, deceased
(1640), 2275.
David, in Corstorphine (1645), 2361.
James, notary in Paisley (1656), 2480.
bailie of Dalkeith "(1673), 2709.
John, Serjeant, Edinburgh (1498), 237.
in Bigholme (1559), 704.
Bishop of Sodor or the Isles, and
commendator of the monastery of Icolmkill
(1681), 1019.
servitor of Robert Brown, notary
(16.34), 2153.
merchant, burgess of Paisley (1657),
2504, 2513.
notary (1667), 2012.
Patrick, notary (1643), 2336, 2602, 2612.
William, in Auchlodmonfh (1653), 2441.
Carter, William, in Mosshouses (1593), 1256.
Carthusians, Hugh, prior of the, near Perth
(1523), 344.
Cartinton, John, steward, [Fowberry] 190.
Cass (Cas) of Fordell, Richard, W.S., writer and
notary, 917, 1076, 1179, 122.5, 1256, 13.30,
1.5.32, 1573, 1581, 1715, 1727,
^Ir. Robert, his eldest son,
1331, 1420,
1829, 1843
1581.
- Alexander,
2184.
' James, in
notary iu Edinburgh (1636),
Dalkeith (1596), 1.322, 1578;
John, butcher there, his son, 1578 ; Marion,
wife of John, sec Simpson.
- John, servant of Richard Cas, writer (1597),
1330, 1331 ; notarv, 1363, 1573, 1581, 1806 ;
W.S., 2076, 2169, 2349.
in Monktonhall (160.5), 1489.
in Dalkeith (1608), 1536.
Patrick, weaver in Suimyside (1664), 2575.
792
CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS
Caasells (Cassellie), Robert, officer in Prestonpans
(1C4G), 23GG.
Cassen, John, in Ireland (1610), 16S2.
Cassie, John, in Old Alionlcen (IfiGS), 2635.
Cassillis, John, [fifth] Karl of (1597), ISSS.
lohn, [sixth] Earl of (1624), 1947, 2264,
2337.
John, [seventh] Earl of," deceased (1759),
S207 ; Anna, his eldest daughter, wife of
late John, Earl of Ruglen, 3207.
John, his grandson, [eighth] Earl of, 3207.
Castellaw (Castillaw), Andrew, in West Keston
(1622), 1S!)4.
John [or Sir John], notary public (1546),
.521 ; perhaps also, 1077.
servitor to Alexander Cunniugham of
Corshill (1632), 210O,
— in Dalkeith, deceased (1669), 2641;
Alison, his widow, see Cranston.
Thomas (loS4), 1077.
Castlemilk, rector of (1538), Duncan Livingston,
428.
Cathcart (Cathkert), Alan, [first] Lord (1452), 134.
Alan, [fourth] Lord, (1551), 500, 1232.
Alan, [sixth] Lord (1667), 2623.
Alan, Master of (1067), 262.3.
Cathcart of Claveus, Alan (1551), 590.
. of (ilendnwis, John (1527), 350.
of Waterheid, Allan (1649), 2390.
Archibald (1528), 365.
Charles (172.5), 3101.
Daniel, servant to James Sandilands, tutor
of Torphichcn (15S8), 1 162, I ISO, 1 ISl, 1217.
Daniel or D.ivirl, servitor to Hugh Paterson,
W.S. (16.53), 2444, 2446.
Francis, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh
(16.55), 2461.
John of (1.527), 359.
• Robert, servitor of Mr. David M'Oill,
advocate, and clerk of the sheriffdom of Edin-
burgh (1575), 926, 927, 1 109.
burgess of Ayr (1648), 2386.
Catherine, Princess [of IJraganza], Queen-Dowager
of England (1703), .3008.
Catherow (Cathro, Chathtro), Sir John, presbyter
(1514), 304.
William, burgess of Perth (1502), 243.
Caueling, Henry (14SS), 202.
Cauldcleuch, Henry (1583), 1066.
Thomas (1536), 402.
Cavers (Caueris), Robync (1497), 233.
Chalmer (Chaumyr, Chamer, Chammyr, de Camera,
Chalmers, Chawniar) of Nether Claywhat,
(' Cloquhattis,' ) George, fiar ( 1 592) , 1 25 i , 1 252.
of Culraith, Andrew (1592), 1232.
of Drumlochie, William (1571), 803.
of Gadgirth, John, knight (1487), 197, 244 ;
James, his son and heir, 197, 244.
James (1.539), 433, 590, 731 ; Anna-
bella, his wife, .see Cnimingham ; James, his
son, 731.
James (159.3), 1266, 1267, 1268.
Captain .John (1742), 315.5, 31.56, 3158.
3159; deceased (1748), 3174.
Mary, Anne, and Elizabeth, his sisters
and heirs, 3174.
Chalmer of Murthslie, Alexander, burgess of
Aberdeen (1471), 212.
of Troqnhane, .lohn (1597), 1335.
Alexander, in Mnrchill (1492), 212.
Mr. Alexander (1557), 681.
in Logy (1606), 1496.
Archibald, writer in Elgin (1694), 2918.
— — David, Culross (1553), 611.
Mr. David, chancellor of Ross (1563), 766.
George ( 1 539), 433.
writer in p:igin (1694),-2917, 2918.
James (1455), 139.
Sir James, notary public, 394 (?) (1548),
535, 546.
James, tenant of Manys (1539), 433.
notary (1567), 825, 911.
macer (1621), 1862.
advocate (1667), 2615.
John (1502), 244.
• Sir John, chaplain, Aberdeen (1504),
249.
John, or Sir .John, notary public (1514),
299, 454, 579.
a/ias Johnstoun, John, servant to William
Livingston of Cultcr (1630), 2053.
■ notary (1652), 2428 ; town clerk of
Elgin, 2618, 279.3.
■ Mr. Matthew (1539), 433.
■ Patrick, notary (1.590), 1199.
in Carvethons (1684), 2820, 2821.
■ Robert (1539), 433.
macer (1623), 1918.
in Dalkeith, deceased (1669), 2642;
Christina, his wife, Sde Almond.
Mr. Thomas (1504), 249.
Thomas (1549), 550.
William, notary (1.599), 1384.
Mr. William, writer in Edinburgh (1620),
1827, 1919; servitorto Robert Pringle, W.S.,
2003 ; clerk of exchequer, 2163.
Mr. W., rector of Newdosk (1564), 767.
Anne, sister and heir of late Captain John
Chalmers of Gadgirth (1748), 3174.
Elizabeth, her sister (1748), 3174.
Isobel, widow of Andrew Welwood of Cross-
gates (1606), 1502.
Janet, mfe of Thomas Stevenson, burgess
of Dunfermline (1621), 1863, 1864.
Margaret, in Leslie, relict of William Baird,
(1631), 2087.
Mariota, wife of James Ker, merchant in
Potterrow (1627), 1995.
Mary, sister and heir of late Captain John
Chalmers of Gadgirth (1748), 3174.
Chamber, John, burgess of Perth (1463), 151.
Chamberlain, Sir Richard, lord of Giblotistun
(1266), 8 ; Johanna, his wife, 8.
Chancellor (Ch.aneelar), James, Serjeant in Leith
(1637), 2207.
Robert (1505), 251.
Chandler, Richard (1512), 286.
Chaplin (Chaiplan, Chaiplane, Choplanc), Agnes,
wife of Richard Millar, bailie of Haddington
(1690), 2886.
George, in Elgin, deceased (1609), 1542.
George, officer of Dundee (1021), 1891.
INDEX OF PERSONS
793
Adam, burgess
Ka.r\ of
Chapman (Chejiman, Chepmane
i>f Irvine (KilH), 'Xi.
David, si;ivitoi- of Alexander,
Calendar (IGOO), 2885.
Mr. John [Ediiilinrgh], 415.
John (10-2-2), lilOr).'
Robert (1047), MD.
Sir William, chaplain (1539), 434.
William, in Nether Tofts (IGOG), 149S.
Cristine (1.'580), 90G.
Charles the First, king, as prinee and steward
of Scotland, etc. etc., 1712, 1713, 1732,
17S.5, 1829, 18.39, 1844, 1848-1850, 1874-
1914, 1921,
1974, 197G,
2019, 2021,
2104, 2100,
2146, 2185,
2238, 2243,
2295, 2303, 2315,
2329, 2382, 2384, 2534, 2535, 2845, 3315.
- the Second, king, as Prince of Wales, etc.,
2403, 2409, 2418, 2550,
25G5-25G7, 2574,
2G13, 2617, 2622,
2672, 2682, 2683,
2733, 2737,
2791, 2792,
, 2834,
1876, 1879,
1935, 1938,
1999, 2004,
2050, 2060,
21 IG, 2133,
2223 2225
2257! 229o',
188G,
196.5,
2006,
2092,
214.5,
2226,
210.3,
2553,
2587,
2G52,
2714,
2754,
2396,
2562,
2606,
2382,
2559,
2601,
2664, 2669,
2725, 2732,
;7C2,
1932, 1934,
1987, 1997,
2036, 2038,
2107, 2111,
2200, 2212,
2253, 2254,
2321, 2.326,
2576,
2638,
2690,
2748,
2814,
2739,
2796,
2855, 2923,
1203,
2096,
2755,
2822, 2823, 2825,
3008, .3316, 3324.
Charles, Hector (1546), 522.
Charterhouse, prior of (1594), Mr. James Balfour,
1282.
Charteris ('de Carnoto,' Chairterres, Chairtouris,
Charters, Charterus) of Amisfield, Sir John
(1635), 2177.
John, his eldest son and heir, 2177.
of Auchinstrowane, William (1623), 1916.
— — Andrew, servant of Jlobert Logan of Restal-
rig(1577), 951, 9.56, 971.
Charles, merchant in Edinburgh (1710), 3055.
Janet, his daughter, 3055.
Henry, bailie of Edinburgh (1580),
1205.
Sir Thomas, chancellor, 40.
Thomas, bailie of Edinburgh (1631),
2260.
Elizabeth, wife of late Mr. George Leslie
(1710), 305.5.
Chatelherault, James, Duke of, Earl of Arran,
etc., 583, 707, 886, 914. Set also Arran,
Earl of.
Chatham, Karl of, John (1804), 3289.
Clan Chattan, the, 2340.
Chatto, Thomas, miller at the mill of Garvock
(1613), 1688.
William, also miller there (1613), 1675.
Chatton, Theobald of (1270-90), 14.
Chaunterelle, Robert, 14 ; Matilda, his wife. See
Fowberry.
Cheapo (Chaip, Choipe, Chop, Chope), Alexander,
burgess and bailie of Innerbervie (1574), 902,
1011, 1023, 1749; Elizabeth, his spouse,
■see Calvert.
Archibald, burgess of Innerbervie (1600),
1388 ; Isobella, his wife, see Patoii.
Cheape, Mr. Henry, servitor of John Gilmour.W.S.
(1610), 1570; .advocate (1627), 1992, 20SI ;
Rebecca, his wife, ser. Ayson.
William, in Lathangy (1031), 2098.
Cheislcy (Cheislie), Mr. John, minister of Quoth-
quhan(1628), 2023.
Samuel, chirurgeon in Edinburgh (1665),
2597.
Mr. William, writer, in Edinburgh (1661),
2554, 2621.
Cherry (Cherie, Cherrie, Cherye), David, Kirk-
caldy (1567), 826; Janet, his wife, see
Inglis.
James, Kirkcaldy (15G7), 826.
Thomas, also there (1567), 826.
burgess of the Canongate of Edinburgh
(1578), 961, 1113, 1145, 1274.
Cheyne (Cheine, (.'bene), George, servant of
William Thomson, notary (164S), 2383.
Mr. .James, servitor of Robert Pringle, W.S.
(1638), 2247 ; writer, 2449 : notary, 2454 ;
W.S., 2587.
John, baUie of Old Aberdeen (1613), 1684.
Laurence, notary public (1538), 428.
Mr. Patrick, burgess of Aberdeen (1594),
1286 ; Thomas his second son, 12SG.
William (1548), 538.
(1694), 2925.
Chirnside (Chernsid, Chyrnsyde) of Over Possill,
Robert, commissary of Glasgow (1598), 1338 ;
Samuel, his brother, 1338.
David (1490), 2U4.
burgess of Glasgow (1598), 1338.
Samuel, brother of the commissary of
Glasgow (1598), 1338.
Chisholm (Cheisholme, Chesholme, Chessolme,
Chisholme, Chislom, Echesholme) of Cromlix,
James (1613), 1692.
of Dundorne, James (1613), 1691.
Alexander, vintner in Drummachie (1713),
3070.
John, in Athe, treasurer (1588), 1 158.
Mr. Michael, merchant, councillor of Eklin-
burgh (15S6), 1131, 1247.
Thomas, [Edinburgh] 219.
(1630), 2O50.
William, of (1.393-7), 379.
Agnes, wife of John Porteous (1723), 3099.
Anna, second wife of John Napier of
Merohiston (1613), 1694, 169.5, 1697, 1699,
1892, 1907, 1965, 2165: wife of William
Cunningham of Craigance. 2055.
Beatrice, wife of Henry Sinclair, in Ardoch,
407.
Chistan, John, in Dalkeith (1598), 1361.
Chivas (Scheves, Schevez, Schives) of Muirtown,
Thomas (1639), 2270; Thomas, his son,
2270.
William, archbishop of St Andrews (1481),
184, 189, 224.
Catherine, wife of John Cairns, St. Andrews,
420, 468, 469.
Jean, wife of Alexander, second son of Hugh
Fraser, elder of Belladrum (1686), 2841.
Christie (Chrystie, Cristie, Criste, Cryste), Andrew,
in Gollin (1604), 1466.
5 11
794
CALENDAR OV THE LAING CHARTERS
Christie, Andrew, in Tarmore (1634), 2152, 2227,
2522, 2u2;t.
David, writer in Dysart (IGSH), 2S70.
James, Culrosa, brother of Robert Cristie,
(1577), 95;{.
burgess of Edinburgh (1591), 1212.
in Kirkcaldy (1652), 2424.
John (1541), 451.
Richard, deceased (1584), 1086.
Robert, Culross, brother of James Cristie
(1577), 95.S.
Sir Kobert, lord provost of Edinburgh (169G),
•29:«.
Sir Thomas, chaplain (1540), 442.
Thomas, in Balgray (1559), 703.
Kirkcaldy (15SU), 998.
Christisou (C'ristcsone, Cristison, Cristinson,
Chrystesone, Chrystesoun, Chrystieson), Alex-
ander (15S9), IISI.
Alexander, writer, notary of St. Andrews
diocese, servitor to Thomas, ICarl of Melrose
(1U21), 1871, 1.S77.
Christopher, [Dunfermline] 289.
David, notary public (151.3), 293, 297.
canon of the Church of St. Mary and
Anne, Glasgow (1541), 457.
Sir David, vicar of Innerkip (1550), 567, 568.
.James, woodworker in Stirling ( KiGI ), 2552.
in Kirkcaldy, deceased (1UU9), 2()4G.
Mr. John, chancellor of the Church of Dun-
blane (14.")8), 143.
John, burgess of Dysart (1625), 1970.
Sir Thomas, Dalkeith (1551), 581.
William (1550), 5G7.
[C'auongate], deceased (1588), 1156,
2457, 2849.
Clack, James, in Flemington (1605), 1482.
Clackmannan, minister at (1622), Mr. Richard
Wright, 1910.
Clanricarde [Uliok, fifth Earl], Marquis of, de-
ceased (1G81), 2799; Margaret, Viscountess
Muskerry, his daughter and heiress, 2799.
William, [seventh] Earl of (1681), 2799.
Clapham, Christopher, Captain of the Castle of
Norham (1512), 286.
Clapperton (Clapirtoun, Clappertoun), Sir George,
sub-dean of the chapel royal (1553), 607.
John, deceased, and Barbara Seton, his
relict (1618), 1805; William, their son, 1805.
Cristina, wife of Mr. Alexander Lauder of
Gunsgrcen (1617), 1776, 1805.
Clark of .Stenton, Alexander, provost of Edin-
burgh, merchant and bailie (1612), 1634,
1635, 1734, 2096.
Alexander, citizen of Brechin (1604), 1465.
Allan, servant to Lord Forrester, (1645),
23G1.
Andrew, in Dalkeith (1585), 1104.
Mr. Andrew, notary (1604), 1469.
George, servitor to Mr. Robert Paip (1604),
1469.
James, engraver in the Mint (1716), 3079.
— miller in Aberuchill (1756), 3199.
John (1543), 477.
Robert, servitor to Mr. Thomas Stuart of
Lendusk (1677), 2765.
Clark, William, in Falkirk (1771), 3229.
Clavering of Calleley, Sir J<ilm (1636), 2185.
James, Esq. (1653), 2432, 2438.
Sir Robert (1372), 61.
Clavye, John, in Drumeldre (1604), 1472.
Cleghorn(Cleghorne), James, officer in Edinburgh,
(1652), 2423.
John, merchant in Edinburgh (1615), 1728;
Cristina, his wife, set- Brown ; Margaret,
their daughter, wife of Robert Bain, son of
George Bain, merchant in Edinburgh, 1728,
1960.
John, bailie of Edinburgh (1707), 3034.
Robert, merchant, portioner in Dalkeith
(1688), 2806; Jauet, his wife, see Harlay ;
William, their second son, 286G.
Robert, in Leith (1785), 562.
Cleish (Cleische), rector or parson of, Mr. William
Lumsden (1571), 857, 865, 868, 875, 1228.
Cleland (Clc-iland. Cleilland, Clelland, Knelaud,
Kuelland) of that Ilk, William (1478),
171.
of that Ilk, James (1627), 2001 ; Andrew,
his brother, 2001.
of Gartness, Ludovic, deceased (1692), 2897,
2987, 2998 ; John, his brother, 2897, 2898,
2987, 2998.
of Kuowhoblehill, Archibald (1707), 3039.
Andrew, writer in Edinburgh (1597), 1332.
brother of James Clelland of that
Ilk (1627), 2001.
(Kuelland) Arthur (1576), 940.
Gavin, in Glenhuif (1559), G95.
James, chirurgeon in Edinburgh (1665),
2597.
(1692), 2000.
John, servant of John, Earl of Wigton (1G13),
1689.
deceased, brother-german of late
Ludovic Cleiland of Gartness (1G92), 2897,
2898, 2987, 2998 ; Bethia, his relict, eee
Baillie.
Mr. Joseph, servitor to William Couper,
Bishop of Galloway (1618), 1813.
Mr. Robert, in I'ittenweem (1705), 3015.
Thomas, servant of the Earl of Abercoru
(1607), 1509.
(Kneland), Walter (1505), 251.
William (1687), 2858.
(1822), 3307 ; William, his son, de-
ceased, portioner of Niddry, 3307 ; William,
son of younger William, 3307.
Clement the Sixth, I'ojie, G63.
the Seventh, Pope (1520), 354.
Clenille, Thomas of (13GS), 55.
Clephane (Clapane, Clapene, Clepane, Clepen),
Alexander, steward of St. Salvator's College
(1595), 1303.
Allan, in Inchgall (1656), 2489.
. ■ George, vicar of Kellymure (1572), 868.
John (1557), 671.
portioner of Kilcairny, bailie of Burnt-
island (1591), 1222.
Robert (1572), 868.
William, deceased (1579), 989.
Clerc, John, of Lanark (1420), 97.
INDEX OF PERSONS
795
Clerk (Gierke) o£ Balbirnie, Alexander (1588),
1168, 1203.
of Penicuik, Sir John (1723), 3099.
Adam, burgess of Stirling (c. 1290), IS.
Alexander (1453), notary public, 12C, 154.
notary public (1512), 288.
clerk (1552), 598.
in Paisley (1G54), 2450.
servitor to Alexander Ross of Tillies-
naught (1090), 2930.
Andrew, in Elie ()59S), 3314.
David, in Wester Kingliorn (1032), 2105.
Hugh, burgess of Irvine (1391), 93.
James, in Auchternmchty (1()03), 1411.
mealman, burgess of Dysart (1017),
1761.
in Wester Kingliorn, deceased (1632),
2105.
or Byer, .lohn, of Agmondesham, Bucks,
yeoman (140!)), 159.
John (1470), 102.
prior of Scone, vicar of Redgorton
(1536, 410.
in Narstouu (1537), 410.
in Gullane (15Si3), 1055.
Mr. John, servitor of Sir Walter Scott of
Branxholm (1002), 1423.
Patrick, parish clerk of Fyvie (1471), 212.
in Acliiuvaich (1005), 14tS2.
schoolmaster at Eyemouth (1012), 1628.
Robert, 95 ; Johanna, his relict (1414), 95.
in Narstoun (1537), 416.
smith (1584), lOS.').
Thomas, in Auchinhuiflf (1649), 2400.
Walter, of Ayr, 72.
William, of Chatton, 95.
bailie of Berwick (1449). 127.
burgess of Dysart (1513), 291.
• baibeof Edinburgh (1519), 31.-).
-servant of Sir James Jobustone
Westerhall (1070), 2002.
Mr. William, advocate (1692), 2900.
Elizabeth, wife of David Simpson (1598),
3314.
Lilias, wife of Hugh Brown, junior (1588),
lies.
Magdalen, spouse of Mr. Edward Bruce of
Kinloss (l.'>93), 1270.
Mariota (1500), 810.
Clarkson (Clerkson), Robert, notary (1095), 2931.
merchant, burgess of Edinburgh (1692),
2893.
Clidderowe (Glideraw), John of, of Werk-upon-
Tweed, 01.
Clifton (Cliftoun), Miob,ael, serv.int to Elizabeth,
Duchess of Lauderdale (1092), 2893.
Clogher, Bishop of (Ireland), John Leslie (1664),
2581.
Clow, John, in Culross, deceased (1051), 2417;
Margaret and Rebkea, his daughters and
heirs, 2417.
Clunes (Clwnes) of Acliintowill, Alexander, bailie
of Cromarty (1645), 2356.
Alexander (1577), 949.
Patrick, servitor to .Sir William Hamilton
(1630), 2050.
of
Clunes, Thomas, burgess of Cromarty (1645), 2356.
Cluny, in Stonnonth, minister of, Mr. .James
Merser (1050), 240.S.
Clyde (Clyid), William, in Lawbank (1580), 1114,
1311.
Coalston (Colstoun), Laird of. See Brown.
Cob, .John, cb,aplain (1550), 557, 558.
Cochrane, William, Lord (1053), 2440, 2441,
2559, 2502, 250>S, 2643, sec also Dundonald.
William, Lord, his son, 2196, 2704.
Cochrane (Cocheran, Cocheraue, Cochran, Cochrcn,
Cochrhane, Coichran, Cocjuheran, Couchrane)
of Barbachlaw, George (155S), 689, 697, 773 ;
Michael, younger of, his heir apparent, 689,
097, 773 ; Alexander, brother and heir of
Michael (1501), 773, 779, 780; James, his
brother-german, 779, 990 ; John, son natural
of jVlexander, 779 ; James, younger sou
natural of said James, 779 ; James, elder son
natural of first James, 779, 990, 1380;
James, his sou and heir (1599), 1380, 141S,
1711, 1712, 1740, 1970,2.503; M.argaret, his
wife, see Hamilton ; James, their eldest son
and heir, 1711- 1713; AIe.x.ander, his grand-
son and heir, 2503, 2954 ; Alexander, son of
Alexander, 2503, 2954; Henry, his son, 2503.
of that Ilk, John (1.530), 409; David, his
brother, 409 ; William, also his brother,
409.
William (1614), 1711, 1712.
of Cowdoun, Mr. William (1636), 2196,
2252 ; Sir William, 2304, sec Cochrane,
William, Lord ; Euphemia, his wife, see Scott ;
William, their eldest son, 2190.
of Craigmure, Gavin (1700), 29S0.
of Kilmarnock, Mr. William (1700), 2986.
of Mainshill, James (1700), 2986.
of Ochiltree, Sir John (1080), 2843, 2855;
Dame Marg.-vret Strickl.and, his wife, 2843 ;
William, his eWest son, 2843, 2986; Lady
Mary, his wife, see Bruce.
of Ogilface, James (1589), 1180, 1181.
of Sonthanan, Mr. John (1700), 2986.
Alexander, servant to Lord Torphichen(1556),
658.
Andrew (1575), 921.
James (1546), 522.
(1551), 585.
in Kirriemuir (1603), 1453.
— Serjeant of Edinburgh (1628), 2012.
bailie of Edinburgh (1630), 2048, 2049,
2206.
writer in Ayr (1685), 2839.
John (1.5.39), 437, 444.
notary (1624), 1954.
■ in Greenend (1054), 2458.
officer in Maybole (1707), 3032.
Patrick, treasurer of Paisley (1657), 2504.
Peter, in luchyr.iy (1574), 896.
Robert, deceased, in Edinburgh (1698), 2974.
Thomas (1540), 444.
servant of John Scrimgeour of Dudhope,
(1564), 770.
Serjeant of Edinburgh (1612), 1634,
1637, 1937.
in Auchlodmonth (1053), 2441.
796
CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS
Cochrane, Thomas, commissiouer of H.M. Excise
in Scotland (174:i), rUUl.
William (1540), 441.
— in Dumbarton (1592), 1250 ; John, his
son, liiOO.
merchant in Kirriemuir (1003), 1453.
notary (1710), .3054.
. . ., in Canongate (1707), 3034.
Uockburn (Chockebiirn, C'ogburne, Cokburn,
Cokburne) of Blacksmilne, Eobert, sherill'-
depute of Berwickshire (l(i21), 1802, 2104 ;
Alexander, his son, 2104.
of Caldraw, Alexander, junior (1577), 950.
of Choualie, Christopher (151!)), 31il, 347,
348; WilUam, his son (1525), 347, 348,
432, 434-436, 43S, 858; Margaret, wife of
William, tee Galbraith.
James, son of William (1571), S58,
950, lOUl ; Marion, his wife, see Douglas.
-William (1 009), 1539; (1011), deceased,
1018; Christopher, his sou, 1018, 2434.
of Clerkington, John (1593), 1273, 1489;
Sir Richard, tiar, his son. Secretary to King
and Lord Privy Seal, 1273, 1489; Marion
or Marie, his daughter, wife of Sir Thomas
Otterburn of Redhall, 1273, 1489, 1553,
1504.
of that Ilk, William (1533), 391, 402, 499 ;
Andrew, his brother, 391 ; Robert, also his
brother, 391.
Alexander, younger (1545), 499, 1000 ;
Heleu, his wife, see Hepburn ; WiUiam, their
son, 1000.
[of Langton], Alexander of (1.393-97), 379.
[ ?] Sir John, knight. Usher of the
King (1402), 149, 150.
James (1525), 34.S.
Sir James (1571), 858.
William (1587), 1140.
Sir William (1009), 1539, 1018.
Sir Archibald, elder (1090), 2881;
Archibald, younger, his son, 2881.
of Wester Moukrig, James, provost of
Haddington (1022), 1915.
of Newbigging, Patrick (1450), 140; James,
his son and heir, 120(?), 140.
Thomas, 398 ; Patrick, his son (1519),
318 347, 398, 402, 432, 438 ; Bartholomew,
brother of Patrick, 432; see p. 755.
of Newhall, Alexander (1542), 460.
William, apparent (1010), 1583.
' of Newton, John (1529), 374, 384.
of Ormiston, John (1562), 737, 938; Mr.
Alexander, younger, 737.
•Sir John, Justice-clerk (1615), 1731,
1829.
George (1629), 2020, 2027.
- of Tretoun, Andrew (1590), 1300, 1346.
- of Whinrig, John, brother of the goodman
of Cliouslie (1050), 2481.
- of Wodhead, Alexander (1573), 885.
- Adam, brotlier-german of Patrick Cockburn,
sheriir-depute of Berwickshire (1581), 1035,
shoriflf-dc'pute of Berwickshire (1589),
1180, 1197, 1412.
- Alexander ( ! 539), 432 ; see p. 755.
Cockburn, Andrew (1567), 815, 901.
Bartholomew, brother of Patrick Cockburn
of Newbigging (1539), 432 ; see p. 755.
— Christopher (1611), 1018.
Cuthbert, burgess of Haddington (1003),
2573.
David (1529), 378.
George, [GuUane] 480.
in Laugtou (1589), 1180.
(Chockeburn), Gilbert of (c. 1318), 22.
Harry, servant of Sir Richard Cockburn
(1594), 1273.
Henry, burgess of Haddington (1520), 321,
1759 (?).
in Harpenden, 321.
bailie and provost of Haddington (1608),
1537, 1770, 2794.
James (1448), 120, 140(?).
(1539), 432 ; see p. 755.
in Langtown (1581), 1035, 1412.
Haddington (1583), 1001.
servitor of David Ediugtou of that
Ilk (1589), 1192.
tutor of Chouslie (1011), 1018.
baker, burgess of Haddington (1017),
1770.
secretary to John, Duke of Argyle
(1736), 3131.
John (1539), 432 ; see p. 755.
sheriflf- depute of Berwick (1554),
020.
in Chapel (1571 ), 858.
sherili'-depute of Edinburgh in the
constabulary of Haddington (1573), 885,
1001.
alias Haifif, John (1589), 1186.
John, brother of Christopher (1611), 1618.
in Ednam (1614), 1714.
Haddington (1622), 1915.
officer of Haddington (1690), 2886.
Laurence, in Dalkeith (1012), 1620.
Mr. Patrick, rector of Petcokkis (1539), 434,
430, 441.
Patrick, sheriff-deimte of Berwickshire,
brother of William C. of Langton (1581),
1035, 1140.
Patrick, servitor of James Sinclair (1003),
1454.
elder, burgess of Haddington (1663),
2573.
Richard, in Haddington (1715), 3077.
• ■ Robert, bishop of Ross, 305.
servant of Mr. John Arthur, advocate
(1592), 1241.
in Preston (1646), 2365.
in Bruntstone (1095), 2931.
- Simon, a^jo.s- Cai)tane (1571), 858.
- Thomas, deceased (1621), 1885.
- Sir William, chaplain (1520), 321.
- WiUiam, [Haddington, 1560] 722.
servant of the laird of Dowhill (1504),
777.
burgess of Haddington (1608), 1537.
- . ., goodman of Chouslie (1050), 2481.
- Agnes, relict of James Craig, sherifif-clerk of
Berwickshire (1590), 1197.
INDEX OF PERSONS
797
Cockburn, Agnes, wife of Mathew Bailze, smith
(15S4), 1089.
wife of Alexander Stirling of Pow-
houso, servitor to John, Karl of Mar (1629),
2032, 2033, 2044, 2211.
Dame Margaret, formerly wife of late Alex-
ander Home of Kenton, now wife of Sir
William Ghrame of Braco (1G24), 1958.
Dame Mary, wife of Sir Thomas Otterburn
of Rodhall (1U05), 1273, 1489, 1553, 1564.
Coill, Patricli, LinUthgow (1549), 552.
Thomas, deceased (1021), 1885.
Coitt, Patriolc, in Lessudden (1541), 455.
Cokar, Friar William, Provincial of the White
Friars of Scotland (1412), 92.
Coldane. See Cowden.
Coldingham, Lord, James, eldest son of James,
Earl of Home (16G6), 2610.
Coldingham, John, 634.
Coldingham, commendators of, John Stewart
(1555), 634; John Maitland (1575), 924;
Alexander Home (1584), 1076.
minister at (1637), Mr. Christopher Knowis,
2218.
Coldstream, prioress of, Elizabeth Hojipringill
(1575), 926.
l)rior of, Mr. Mark Ker (1593), 1271.
Cole, Sir Richard (?), vicar of Kirkharle, 123.
Colene, John, in Sauchtonhall (1643), 2334.
Colewell (CoUvel), Adam of (1322), 31, 38; Elena,
his wife, 31 ; John of, his son and heir, 38.
Colfyn, Donald (1552), 598.
Colhoun, James, archdeacon of Galloway (1674),
2737.
Collace (Cullace) of Auchinfarsyth, David (1576),
934, 1109, 1114.
of Balnamoon, Robert (1550), 572.
John, ttar (1627), 2005.
David, servant to John Scott of Comiston
(1696), 2951.
Margaret, wife of John Moncur of Slains
(1627), 2005.
Collace, rector of, Henry Barry (1476), 1G9.
Collier (ColUar, Coilzear, Coilzair), James, bailie
of Kirkcaldy (1625), 1962.
alias Strahorrie, John, burgess of Burntisland
(1591), 1222.
John, servitor to Sir Thomas Otterburn of
ReidhaU (1620), 1844.
Collingwood (CoUenwode) of Etall, Henry (1600),
1400.
.John, (1450), 130, 131.
CoUisone (Collesone), James, notary [mblic (1540),
448, 455, 470.
Colliitliie, Lady of, Margaret Lundie (1569), 849.
Colijuhouu (Cohiuhoune, Collcjuhone, Colquhcn,
Culqulioue) of Garscadden, William, writer
in Glasgow (1657), 2478, 2517.
of Luss, Sir John (1662), 2562.
Mr. Archibald, rector of Stobow (1577), 944.
James (1548), 542.
John, canon of Glasgow (1544), 487.
• John, notary (15",)S), 1338.
Kentigern (or Mungo), 779.
Peter (1494), 21S.
William (1602), 1430.
Colquhoun, Agnes, wife of William Cunningham,
678.
Colt, Blase, in Perth, deceased (1631), 2079, 2081.
Mr. Oliver, advocate (1593), 3314.
minister of Foulden (1619), 1820.
Colthart (Coltart), Robert, notary (1598), 1338.
(1003), 1446.
Sir William (1.557), 677.
Coltherd, William, gardener in Dudhope (1072),
2692.
Colvill of Culross, James, [first] Lord (IGl 1), 160.',
1619, 1631, 1676, 1677, 2060; Dame Helen,
his wife, sec Shaw ; Robert, Master of Cul-
ross, his son (1613), 1076.
[second] Lord (1630), 2060; (1631),
20SU ; Dame Alagdalen, his wife, see Young.
Alexander, [sixth] Lord, deceased, rear-
admiral of the White (1770), 3226.
of Ochiltree, Robert [second]. Lord (1668),
2630.
Robert, [third] Lord (1696), 2942, 295ii,
3138, 3142.
Colville (Colvill, Coluill) of Balbadie, James (1569),
844, 845, 1207, 1229 ; Robert, his father,
844.
of Cleish, Robert, deceased (1589), 1188.
(1614), 1707, 1716, 1818; Mr. WiUiam,
his son, 1707, 1716, 2317; James, also his
son, 1707, 1716.
younger (1611), 1609; Sir Robert,
2140,2143, 2317.
of Huip, John (1625), 1963, 1986, 2064.
of Kincardine, Alexander, burgess of Edin-
burgh (1704), 3013.
of Nether Kinnedder, Mr. Robert, bailie-
depute of the lordship of Culross (1642),
2317.
of Midhouse, William, deceased (1630),
2064 ; Harie, his son, 2064.
of Ochiltree, Robert, nephew of late Robert,
Lord Colville of Ochiltree (1738), 3138-3142,
31G6, 3167, 3177.
of Tankerness, John, 1836 (?) (16.30), 2047,
2052 ; Marie Scollay, his wife, 2047.
of East Wemyss, James, knight (1540), 442.
Mr. Alexander, rector of Dysart (1513), 291.
John, abbot of Culross (1540), 442, 456,
507.
William, commendator of Culross (1535),
399, 442, 456, 507, 607, Oil, 782.
Robert, brother of John and William, 442 ;
Margaret, his wife, see Skougall.
Alexander, commendator of Culross (1567).
818, 828, 844, 1068, 1074, 1086, 1119, 1120.
1124, 1125, 1154.
Mr. Alexander, justiciary-depute (1613),
1670, 1723.
Henry, servitor of Lord Colville (1611).
1619, 1676.
Mr. James (154S), 539.
James, Culross (1565), 782, 828.
brother of late Robert Colvill of Cleish
(1589), 1188.
Mr. John, chanter of Glasgow (1578), 970,
1068, 1152, 1317; Janet, his wife, see
Russell.
798
CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS
Colville, John, commeudator of Ciilross (1G13),
1676.
servitor of Andrew, Lord Ochiltree
(1614), 1700.
■ ill Tankeriiess, xee of Tankerness.
Laurence (1582), 103G.
Philip, burgess of Ayr (1010), 1590.
Mr. Kobert (1505), 782, 818, 828, 844, 845.
^ Robert, in Lefnessok, or Lesnessok (1610),
1815, l'J4(», 2215.
■ in Kinglassie (1631), 2097.
writer in PMinburgh (1697), 2958,
.3152; Be.-vtricc, his sister, 3152.
— — Mr. William, brotlicr-gcrnian of Sir Eobert
Colville of Cleish (1042), 2317.
William, in Claignoch (1080), 2843.
Beatrice, deceased, sister-germaii of late
Robert Colville, writer (1740), 3152.
Sara, wife of James Primrose of Foddis-
mill (1013), 1670, 1998, 2088.
Commercial Bank of .Scotland (1825), 3308.
Conirie (Comry) of Ross, Patrick (1076), 2757.
John, in Aberuchil (1670), 2757.
in Wester Aberuehil, younger (1697),
2957.
^— Patrick, in Aberuchil (1038), 2237.
William in Inneruchil (1097), 2957 ; James,
his son, 2957.
Con (Cone), John, [Edinburgh] (1512), 287, 1339.
in Rysyde (1010), 1598.
Conde, John, in Grangj (1027), 1992.
Conehatheam, Simon of, 9.
Congleton (Congaltoun, Congiltoun, Cogyltoun)
of that Ilk, John (1438), 116, 125.
Henry (1519), 317, 388 ; Richard, his
son and heir, 388.
Patrick (1583), 1064.
William (1689), 2870, 2965 (?).
Kdward, West Fenton, 784.
Isabella, his d.ivighter (1505), 784.
Mariota, daughter of Isabella's grand-uncle,
784.
Bdward of (1447), 125.
George (1519), 318.
in Bristo (1010), 1584, 1995, 2141.
Henry, sherifif-deimte of Berwick (1480),
179.
Henry, in Dirleton (1505), 784, 917; in
Gullane, 919, 920; Andrew, his brother,
there, 784.
uncle of Patrick Congleton of that Ilk
(1583), 1004.
- Hugh, burgess of Haddington (1532)
-Sir John (1532), 3SS.
-Patrick (1519), 310.
[Haddington, 1532], 388.
388.
Robert [Northberwick], 326.
Thomas [in West Fenton], 318.
Thomas, his grandson and heir (1519),
318
— [in Dirleton, 1554], 619, 749, 784.
Helen, Gullane, 570, 744, 827.
Isobella, wife of Edward Olipheir in West
Fenton (1579), 991, 995, 1056.
Margaret, wife of Francis Borthwick of
Ballincrieff(1583), 1064.
Connell, John, in Kilbirny (1509), 1370.
Conyers of Sockboriie (Durham), John, Esquire
(1589), 1195, 1214; Elinor, his eldest
daughter, 1 195, 1214. Of. Strother, Lancelot.
Cook (Cok,Ctiik, Cuk, Cuke, Cnyk, Kuyk, Kwyk)
of Abircrombin, John (1206), 8.
Alexander, ' beid man ' (1504), 248.
• Edinburgh (1554), 615.
officer, Edinburgh (15C2), 733, 734.
not.ary, |irinoipal clerk of Berwickshire
(1590), 1197, 1234, 1412, 1413, 1439, 1523,
1524, 1539, 1018.
in Edinburgh Castle (1671), 2071.
. Arthur, servant of Alexander Baillic of
Carnbrue (1096), 2947.
.Sir Uavid, [Kilniaurs, 1562] 745.
David, canon of St. Andrews (1506), 809,
1082.
Edward, merchant in Kirkwall (1637), 2205.
George, canon of Dunkeld (1541), 457; rector
of CrielT, 460.
Mr. James, minister at the I.sle of Sanda
(1620), 1837, 2064; Oliver, his son, 1837,
2064 ; Edward, also his son, 1837.
• James, in Lopness (1637), 2205.
John, burgess of Northberwick (1520), 323 ;
Elizabeth, his wife, see Lauder.
Gullane, 570.
tailor, Edinburgh (1590), 1203.
(1612), 1005.
in Dundee (1695), 2930.
Nicolas, in Longniddry (1575), 9u8, 909.
939; Agnes, his spouse, .see Heriot.
Richard (1512), 287.
Thonu-is (1519), 318.
Mr. William, bailie of St. Andrews (I58-),
1012, seep. 7.55; 2219.
schoolmaster of Chouslie (1609), 1539.
Cookson (Cokson), Isaac, merchant, of Newcastle
(1730), 3117, 3137.
Robert, burgess of Edinburgh (1462), 148.
Cope, Sir John (1758), 3204.
Copland (Coipland, Coupland) of Coliston, William,
provost of Dumfries (1707), 3036.
Arthur (1016), 1749.
Sir David of (1253-80), 10, 11.
David, indwellerin Inverbervie (1581), 1023.
John of (1348), 41, 43, 49; Joanna, his
wife, 41.
Richard, Inverness (1543), 467.
Thomas, deceased, merchant (1682), 2803;
Mr. Thomas, deceased, his son and heir,
minister, 2803.
Stephen, 11 : Nichol.is, his son, 11.
William, burgess of Edinburgh (1513), 292.
Core (Cor), Isobell, wife of Oswald Porteous,
deceased (1584), 1085.
Corbet, Walter [? of Makerstoun], 9 ; Christiana
[his daughter], wife of Sir William of Dun-
bar, 9, 1 0.
Sir Nicholas [their son, 1253-80], 9, 10, 11 ;
Patrick, his brother, 11; Sir Walter, also his
brother, 10.
Walter of L.angtoun, Northumberland (1315),
21, 23, 24, 25, 28, 29, 30, 34, 38 ; Isolda, his
wife, 35.
INDEX OF PERSONS
799
Corbet, Roger, son of Walter (1329), 33, 3n, 41 ;
lord of Levercbikl, 43, 47.
Jolm, of LevircliiUle, GO ; Elieiiora, his
widow (1372), see .Strother.
lloger (137!)), 03, 7G, 79 ; John, his son and
heir, G3 ; Elizabeth, daughter of John, wife
of Robert Ra, G3.
Corbett (Corbatt, Corbet, Corbit) of Bellnagall,
James (1670), 2668 ; (1673), 2720.
of Little Reanie, John (1652), 24, 22, 2433.
Mr. George, minister at Nig (1G17), 1779.
James, in Tain (1611), 1622.
messenger (1674), 2725.
Patrick, parson of KinhuUe, 9.
William, deceased, portioner of Midganie
(1652), 2422.
Catherine, wife of Malcolm Ross, 2422.
Cordwainers (Cordinars), Leith, Incorporation of
(1785), 562.
Cordwainer (Cordinar), Craft, Leith, Deacon,
Brethren, and Craftsmen of the, (1550), 5G2.
Corkie, James, in Edinburgh (1719), 30S7.
Cormok, Davi<l of, Franciscan Friar (1464), 152.
Coruelyus, alias Cornells, alias Johnson, John
(157S), 960.
Gornfoot (Corntitt, Confrett?), David, in Strath-
arlie, (1708), 3047.
James, cooper in Over Largo (1680), 2790.
Cornhale, William of, [Northumberland, 1330] 34.
Corntoun, Florentine (1548), 541.
Cornwallis, Frederick, Archbishop of Canterbury
(1770), 3226.
Cornwell (Cornvell, Cornele, Cornell, Cornewell),
of Balgally, William (1462), 149, 150.
Archibald, Serjeant in Edinburgh (1600),
1402.
Henry (1488), 202.
Peter, serjeant of Edinburgh (1599), 1373.
Janet, wife of Gilbert M'Qubyrrycht,
burgess of Edinburgh (1574), 889, 1142.
Corrie (Corry) of Kelwood, George (1555), 63G.
Adam of (1410), 90.
Walter of (1450), 129.
Corruich, Alexander, in Corruith (1575), 916.
Corruthe, Patrick, in Dennestoun (1653), 2437.
Corsaw, David, notary, burgess of Dysart (1635),
2176.
• John, servitor of David Lautie (1563), 752.
Thomas, burgess of Crail (1668), 2640.
Corse, Alexander, in Carnbrue Mill (1707), 303S.
John, sugar menhant of Glasgow (1681),
2081.
Corstane, Thomas, in Bristo (1655), 2471.
Corstoriihine (Corstorphyn), George, deceased,
portioner of Kingsbarns( 1591), 1224; Thomas,
Andrew, and Robert, his sons, 1224.
Katherine, their sister, 1224.
Sir James, chaplain (1529), 376.
Thomas, in Crail (1529), 376.
■ • in Crail (1606), 1495.
Corstorphine, prebendary of (1537), Sir John
Sinclair, 418.
Cort.icby, rector of (1362), Sir William of Inncr-
peflfry, 379.
Cossar, James, in Newbattle (15S3), 1065;
Helen, his wife, see Jarden.
Cossar, John, sub-prior of Kelso. .See a/so Kelso,
monks of (1.5.34), 396.
Robert, in Lambdenburn (1640), 2273.
servitor to Simeon Rutherford in
Pitleseugh (1681), 2802.
Costerman, Laurence, in Langton (1571), 858.
Cotis, John of (1453), 137.
Cotton of Landwade, Sir John, Co. Cambridge
(1609), 1562.
Edmund, Esq., his brother (1609), 1562.
Sir Robert, brother of Sir .John, of Land-
wade (1609), 1562; Sir John, his son and
heir, 1562 ; Elizabeth Ridge, his intended
wife, 1562; Thomas, second son, Dodmere,
third, and Henry, fourth son of Sir Robert,
1502.
Coudom, William, servitor of David Graham of
Fintry (1615), 1722. Cf. Cowden.
Coupar-Angus (Cupar), commendator of, Mr.
Leonard Leslie (1570-1), 861, 863, 892, 893,
973.
monks of (1578), 973, John Lawson, William
Baxter, John Fogow, Andrew . . .
Couper (Coupar, Cowpar, Cowper, Culpare, Culper,
Cuper) of (Jogar, Adam (1604), 1468 ;
writer in Edinburgh (1594), 127.3, 1415;
clerk of session, 3314 ; Margaret, his wife,
see Denniston.
Sir John (1667), 2621.
Alexander (1470), 162.
notary, W.S. (16.30), 2057, 2112.
Sir Andrew (1402), 212; chaplain (1504),
249.
Andrew, writer (1611), 3314, 1813.
brother-german of William Couper,
bishop of Galloway (1614), 1698.
David, [Irvine, 1526] 3.53.
servant of Charles, Earl of Moray
(1731), 3120.
Sir Duncan, presbyter (1481), 181.
George (1512), 287.
Gilbert, in Lethiudie (1578), 959.
Henry, [Fife, 1563] 765.
in Thridpart (1GG3), 2570.
in Crail (1671), 2673.
in Strathmiglo (1697), 29G4.
.James, writer in Hamilton (1612), 163S.
John, [Downfield] 406 ; Cristina, his wife,
see Ramsay.
John, tailor, Edinburgh (1692), 2900.
• ^ - Malcolm, in Aith, Orkney (1G57), 2505.
Michael, chaplain, notary public (1562), 732.
Patrick, meal dealer, burgess of Dunfermline
(1615), 1736, 1737 ; bailie, 1856, 186.3-65.
Thomas, [Dunfennliue] 289.
in Ednam (1G14), 1714.
bailie of Strathmiglo (1C97), 2904.
in Edinburgh (1698), 2974.
Wmi.-im (1441), 120.
(14S6), 196.
burgess of Dumfermline (1567), 825.
(1572), 878.
(1580), 998.
bishop of Galloway (1614), 1698, 1813.
in Kirkcaldy (1069), 204G.
Marjorie, niece of Sir Alexander Belsbes
800
CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS
of Tofts, ami wife of Mr. John Hay of Wood-
cockdale (lGr)7), '2408, 2594.
Courtie (Coiirte), John, apothecary, burgess of
Edinburgh, deceased (ICii), 2423; Isobel,
his relict, see Watt ; Janet, their daughter,
242.'?.
William, in Dalkeith (103.->), 2167.
Helen, wife of Neil Murdoch (16")2), 242.3.
Cousin (Cousing, Cusing), Michael, [Tongland,
1.564) 772.
William, baker, Dunfermline (1618), 1804.
Cousland, Matthew, butcher, burgess of Linlith-
gow (l.">99), 13S1 ; Janet, his wife, see
Gibbisone.
Coustouu (Oowstoun), Alexander, burgess of Cul-
ross (1586), 1127, 11. '>2, 1 153.
George, cook in Edinburgh (1596), 1308.
Gilbert, in Clackmannan (1672), 208G.
Thomas (1507), 265.
burgess of Dundee (1603), 1442.
William, deceased (1622), 1911).
Coutts (Couitis, Couttis, Coutes, ('o\rttis), Allan,
[Dunfermline, 1555] 633, 790, 1(190.
George, in Brunthill (1649), 2405.
John, in Sauchtonhall (1643), 2334.
woodworker in Aberdeen (1649), 2405.
Robert, in Sauchtonhall (1043), 2334.
-Thomas, W.S. and notary (1017), 1781, 1824,
182.>, 1898, 19IM), 1954, 1959, 1906, 1983.
Barbara, wife of late Robert Thomson,
merchant, burgess of Kdinburgh (1698), 2974.
Cowan (Cowane) of Corsetoun, Charles (1687),
2856, 2964 ; Anna, his relict, .se^- Murray :
.John, their son and heir, 2964 ; John,
brother of Charles, 2856.
Andrew, burgess in Stirling (1581), 1022,
1395, 1427, 1791 ; Isobella or Klizabeth, his
spouse, .see Alexander ; .John, their son, 1395,
1427, 1791 ; Alexander, their son, 1427.
George, in Tranent ( 1 646), 2302.
James, in Tranent (1640), 2362, 2580.
John, in Orwell, brother-german of Charles
Cowan of Corstoun (1687), 2855.
Paul, ten.ant in Edington (1563), 752, 793.
Rol)ert, in Hill of Kelsol.aud (1610), 1.598.
Thomas, in Tranent (1646), 2362.
Walter, merchant, burgess of Stirling
(1597), 1336, 1395, 1397 ; Janet Alschunder,
his wife, sec Alexander ; Christian, their
daughter, wife of James Short, also of Robert
Murray, 1.336, 1395, 1397.
in Newbigging (1631), 2074, 2075.
See also next entry ; Elizabeth, hia wife, sc:
Craik.
collier in Carriden, now in the Hill
(1635), 2169 : Elizabeth, his wife, see Craik.
William, [Linlithgow] 180.
— in Edington (1612), 1G5.5.
Agnes, wife of James Short, merchant,
burgess of Stirling (1613), 1691, 1692.
Cowden (Coldaue, Coldoun, Coudoun), Alexander
(1455), 139.
Hugh, in Dalkeith (1609), 1567, 1725.
there (1658), 2610.
■ in Carberry (1618), 1806, 1878.
■ James, burgess of Edinburgh (1579), 985.
Cowgask, Sir Thomas, presbyter (1470), 163.
Cotthoun (?), Sir J.ames, ch.aplain. North Berwick
(1557), 11.3. Cf. Colhoun and Col(|uhoun.
Cowie (Cowey, Cowhie, Cowy), Andrew, in
Newmylne (1587), 1153; Andrew, his son,
notary, 1 153.
Andrew, in Bo'ness (1664), 2586.
Archibald, portioner of I'owknave, deceased
(1670), 2758, 2885; Henry, his only son
and heir, 2758, 2885 ; Archibald, eldest son
of Henry, 2885.
Henry (1584), 1072.
lohn, in Bredistoune (1696), 2936.
William, Edinburgh (1562), 735, 750, 759.
Agnes, wife of late James Mackie (1752),
3192.
Craggelt, John (1569), 844.
Craig (Crage, Craige, Crag) of Balnillo (P.awnely),
Walter, 247 ; Andrew, his son (1504), 247.
of Riccarton, Sir Lewis (1621), 1889.
Andrew, notaiy (1609), 1548, 1549.
David, notary public (1593), 1253, 1254,
1257, 1580, 162S, 165.">.
-in East Duddingston (1603), 1447,
1510.
writer in St. Andrews (1696), 2934.
George, notary (1571), 858, 1035, 1066.
in Easter Duddingston (1632), 21 12.
Mr. Hugh, notary jniblic (1546), 518.
James (1533), .390.
notary, sheriff-clerk of Berwickshire
(1589), 1186 ; dece.ised (1590), 1197 ; Agnes,
his relict, see Cockburn.
James, in Dalkeith (1626), 1975.
in Plewland Hill (1635), 2180.
servitor of George Auchinleck, elder,
of Cumledge (1641), 2289.
notary in Kelso (1667), 2614, 2802;
John, his son (1081), 2802.
.Jeremie, writer at Kilbryde kirk (1030),
2056.
John (1434), 11.3.
notary (1587), 1147.
in Foulfurd (1632), 2112.
in Duns (1058), 2.529.
merchant in Tranent (1664), 2580.
bailie of St. Andrews (1096), 2934.
- Matthew, smith in Coldingham (1093), 2912.
- Patrick of (1465), 1.54.
-Mr. Robert, advocate (1027), 1985, 1991,
2258, 2259, 227.3, 2274, 2294, 2319, 2,328,
2371, 2549, 2724 ; Jonet, his relict, see
f^ivingstone ; Thomas, his son and heir, 2294,
2319, 2328, 2371, 2374, 2549, 2724; Mr.
John, advocate, also his son, 2724.
- Robert, bailie of Edinburgh (1713), 3007,
3087.
- Thomas, baker in Edinburgh, deceased .
(1008), 1538.
- Mr. Thomas,advocate, deceased (1015), 1724.
- Thomas, servitor to I'atrick Scott of Rossie
(1098), 297.5.
-Walter (1434), 113.
- William (1528), 370.
(15771,951.
gardener in Dalkeith (1609), 1507.
INDEX OF PERSONS
801
William, Serjeant of Kdiaburgli (1G14),
m, 1724.
Berwickshire, deceased (IG22), 1902.
in Thurston Mains (IWiT), 2(j22 ;
William, younger, hi.s son, 2622.
Janet, !^t. Andrews (ir)22), 331.
Craigalies, David, servant to James Fairlie, shoe-
maker in Edinburgh (1G37), 2230.
Craigie (C'ragi, Cragj'e), Ale.xauder, Edinburgh,
(1420), 97.
Hugh, A.M., notary public (l'>29), 375.
John, burgess of Irvine (l')'>l), 5S6.
Craigingclt (Cragingelt) of that Ilk, Robert, and
Elizabeth Erskine of Gartmore, his spouse
(1581), 1027.
Thomas (1G12), 1661, 1929.
John (15G9), 845.
Craigo, John, in Woulfhill (1578), 973.
Craik (Craick, Crake), Mr. Alexander, chaplain
(1532), 386.
Andrew, in Grange of Connon (1560), 723.
notary (1690), 2978.
David, in Wester Lumsdean (1G27), 1985.
Henry, collier in Nt'wbigging (1G09), 1558,
1559, 1561, 2074; Margaret, his wife, see
Lothian.
■ James, notary (1620), 1842, 2020, 2042, 2181,
2183.
John, Gullane (1544), 486, 744, 917, 919,
920, 922, 923, 902-67, 972 ; John, younger,
in Gullane, his son, 919, 921, 922, 963-966.
notary public (1578), 971, 972, 974,
979, 995, 1018, 1055, 105G, 1064, 1073, 121S ;
John, his son, also a notary, 1073, 1693 (?).
deceased, merchant, burgess of Dum-
fries (1655), 2474 ; James, his son, 2474.
Robert, elder, servitor of Sir Henry Bruce
of Clackmann.an (1672), 2686.
William (1462), 150.
(1532), 386.
bailie of Edinburgh (1547), 492.
(1577), 952.
burgess of Edinburgh (ICOO), 1402;
William, his son and heir, 1402.
servant of Andrew liukham in Quhyn-
nedrum (1626), 1982.
Elizabeth, wife of Walter Cowan in New-
bigging (1631), 2074, 2075.
— — wife of Walter Cowan, collier in
Carriden (1635), 2169.
Crail (Oraill), bailies of —
John Abbyrcrummy (1529), 376.
Andrew Fermour (1590), 1209, 1289.
John Douglas, 1209.
John Bow.sye, 1209.
Andrew Moncrieff (1596), 131G.
William Bowsie (IGOG), 1495.
Patrick Hunter (1621 ), 1890; (1032), 2103.
George Meldrum (1G32), 2103.
Allan Millar (165(1), 2411.
Andrew Daw (1G51), 2418.
Koliert Martin (l(i(i3), 2570, 2578.
Allan Millar, senior (16G4), 578.
Andrew Moncrieff (« 1668), 2640.
John Robertson (1G6S), 2640.
George Moncreifif (167G), 2760.
Crail, bailies of {lontinued) —
George Philip, 2760.
WiUiam Kol)ertson (1691), 2889.
John Bridie (1714), 3071.
town clerks of —
John Makesone, notary (1606), 1495, see
Mackeson.
Thomas Adamson (1664), 2578.
— treasurers of —
William Moncreifif (1676), 2760.
George Robertson (1714), 3071.
prebendaries in collegiate church of, 376.
collegiate church of, chaplains of (1536) —
Andrew Martyn, John Bowman, Edward
Annan, David Bowman, John Brown, David
Gawy, Thomas Bowman, James Corstorphin,
Andrew Caietoun, John Murray, Thomas
Clark, and William Abercromby, 412.
Crarabie, James, in Lethindie (1578), 959.
Thomas, bailie of Burntisland (1612), 1639.
Cramond (Cramonth, Crawmond, Crawmonth) of
Aldbar, Alexander, knight (1504), 247.
of BuUiall, Hercules, late (1664), 2588;
John, his son, 2588.
John, A.M., not.iry (1574), 900, 919-23.
Mr. John, advocate (1586), 617, 659, 1341 ;
Elizabeth, his widow, "ce Brown ; Mariota,
his daughter and heir, 1341.
Patrick (1505), 379.
Cranstoun (Cranston, Cranstone, Oranyston,
Crenstone), William, [first] Lord (1623),
1917, 1985; J.ames, his second son, 1985.
[of that Ilk], William of (1420), 98.
of that Ilk, Thomas (1443), 122, 129, 144 ;
William, his son and heir, 122, 129 ; lord
of Craling, 145.
. John, 2G7.
William, knight, his son, (1508), 267,
311.
William, knight (1557), 670, 8SS.
Sir John (1574), 888, 1321, 1355,
1363; Helen, his daughter, wife of Mr.
Mungo Rig of Carberry, 1321, 1355, 1363;
Alexander, his brother, 1321.
- Mr. William, fiar (1597), 1332.
Sir Williiini (1605), 1489. See also
Cranstoun, William, Lord.
- of ' Helmburn,' Mr. Thomas, burgess of
Edinburgh, 631 ; Janet, his daughter and
heiress (1555), 631.
- of Moriestoun, John (1584), 1077, 1332.
Alexander (1G23), 1917, 1990, 1991.
- of Skaittibus, John (1605), 1489.
- of Thorndykcs, John (1623), 1917.
- Adam (1508), 2G7.
- Andrew, 2G7.
-Alexander (1 438), 116.
brother-german of Sir John of that
Ilk (1.596), 1321.
Andrew (161.5), 311.
Cuthbert (1546), 521 ; Richard and John,
his sons, 521.
George, gardener in Charterhall (1694), 2926.
Hector, vicar in Peebles (1G09), 1549 ;
Isabella, his daughter, wife of Thomas Hoy
in Nenthorn, 1549.
Ol
802
CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS
Cranstoun, James, poitioner of Monktonhall
(lfi05), 1489; Jean Cranston, his wife, ncc
below.
in Dalkeith (ICIO), 1578.
in Huntlywood (1610), 158 1.
in Brounhill (1710), 3059.
.John (1552), 600.
(1.503), 764.
in Monktoiinhall (1563), 829 (?),
1090, 1269, US9, 1633; Jean, his daughter,
1269, 1489, 1.558, 1.559, 1561 ; .James, her
husband (1609), 1558, 1559, 1.561.
in Dalkeith, deceased (1021), 1885,
2001.
- Mr. John, minister at Leith (1623), 1933.
- John, Edinburgh, deceased (1682), 2803.
- Captain Patrick, burgess of Edinburgh,
(1563), 750, 996: Mariota, his spouse, see
Dalgeich ; Margaret, his spouse, tee Borth-
wick.
- Patrick, in Monktonhall (1605), 1489.
in Lumsden (1622), 1906.
(1034), 2147.
Peter, in Tofts (1606), 1498, 1880, 2117.
Mr. Thomas (1.557), 670.
Thomas, deceased (1682), 2803.
William of, notary public (1425), 81.
William, brother-natural of William, lord of
Crailing (1461), 14.5.
provost of the church of St. Salvator
in St. Andrews (1545), 496.
Mr. William, minister at Kingskettle,
(1610), 1600.
William, in Dalkeith, deceased (1621),
1885.
Mr. William, in St. Andrews (1637), 2219.
William, servitor of William, Lord Cochrane
(1663), 2568.
Alison, widow of .John Castillaw in Dalkeith
(1669), 2641, 3019.
Isobella, wife of James Brownfield of
Pittillisheueh (1590), 1197,1409.
Isohel, wife of William Gladstanes (1634),
2147, 2148.
Jean, wife of James Cranston, portioner of
Monktonhall (1605), 14S9, 15.58, 1.561.
Cranstoun, minister at, Mr. .John Nymbill,
deceased (1635), 2172.
Cras, Andrew, [Perth, 1.523] 344.
Craw [or Auchincraw] of Greinlay, James (1628),
2024.
of Heughhead, Mr. Patrick (1692), 2893.
of Netherbyre, George (1578), 956.
George (1673), 2722.
of Quhitfield, James (1619), 1822; Eliza-
beth, his daughter, wife of Robert Lauder,
fiar of Gunsgreen, 1822.
of Easter Reston, George (1599), 1386, 1394,
1.541, 1.547, 1655.
Alexander, in Northfield (1578), 9.56, 1030,
in Coldingham, 1049, 1052, 1253, 1254,
1371 ; Janet, his wife, see Thomson ; Patrick,
his son, 10.52, 1371.
servant to John Home of West
Reston (1.596), 130.5.
David, in East Reston (1599), 1386.
Craw, David, in West Reston (1616), 1748.
George, in Xether Ayton (1577), 951.
in East Reston, deceased (1580),
994 ; Magdalene, his relict, see Hume, now
wife of Robert I>awder in Tynningham ;
George, his son, 994.
portioner of East Reston (1599),
1386. Cf. ])revious entry.
James (i5H0), 1116.
in Whitekirk (1604), 1474, 1476.
in Gunsgreen, deceased (1610), 1580,
1748; Robert, his son, 1580, 1748.
^.John (1.577), 951.
(1586), 1116.
Patrick, in East Reston (1582), 1049.
deceased (1622), 1894.
in Northfield, deceased (1669), 2651;
Patrick, his grandson (1669), 2651.
Philip, in Nether Ayton (1612), 1655.
William, in Swinwod (1578), 956, 1049.
(1586), 1116.
brother to George of Netherbyre
(1673), 2722.
Crawcester, Edward of (1411), 91, 102.
Crawford, David, Earl of (1483), 189, 193.
Ludovic, Earl of (1639), 2266.
and Lindsay, John, Earl of (1660), 2544,
2627.
Crawford (Crauforth, Crauffurd, Crawfurd, Crau-
furde, Crawfuird) of Auchinnames, Thomas
(1426), 10.5.
of Auchinwy Hugh, younger (1617), 1781.
of Rlarwh.inie, David (1686), 2843.
of Bonningtoun (Bonytoun), John (1535),
614.
of Camppellis, Thomas (1562), 742.
of Cartsburn, William (1539), 437, 443,
449 (?).
in Cartsburn, Patrick (1562), 736; of
Cartsburn, 742, 870 ; Jean, his wife, see
Cunningham.
of Cartsburn, David (1.572), 870, 1004, 1172.
David (1600), 1389, 1701, 2102, 2297,
2298.
Mr. Patrick (1612), 1668, 1701, 1955,
1956, 2102 ; Jean, his wife, see Cunningham.
David, his son, grandson and heir of
preceding David, 2102.
John (1651), 2416 ; Grizel, his wife, nee
Dunlop ; Robert, their son, 2416.
of Craglunsche, John (1562), 736 ; Hugh,
his son, 736.
of Crukitbank, Hugh (1619), 1815 ; see also
Crawford in Drumdow ; Robeit, his eldest
son, 1815, 1940; Margaret, wife of Robert,
see Stewart.
of Dundyvane, James (1586), 1132.
of Ferme, James (1605), 1482.
of Flattertoun, James (1562), 743 ; Matthew,
his son, 743.
James (1608), 1530, 2025; John, his
son, 2025 ; .Janet, his daughter, wife of John
Bannatyne of KcUie, 2025.
of Goldring, William, apparent (1614), 1701,
2101.
of Kerse, David (1505), 257.
INDEX OF PERSONS
803
Crawford of Kerse, David, (lo")!), 500.
Uiivid (1587), 113S; William, his
brother, 113S.
Alexander (UiI2), 1625.
of Kilbiruie, Robert (1507), 203 ; Margaret,
his spouse, see Semijill.
Hew (1551), 590, 742, 870.
John (1509), 1370, 1574, 1701, 1955,
2101, 2161 ; Margaret, his wife, nee Blair.
of Kirkwood, John (1542), 463.
Hugh (1562), 742
David (1572), 870.
of Knokschinnoch, John (15S7), 11 38.
of Lathis, Robert (1455), 139.
of Leifnories, George (1551), 590.
George, fiar (1612), 1632; Mr. Matthew,
his brother, 1632.
of Manuelmill, Alexander (1654), 2452,
2453.
of Milnetoun, John (1624), 1956.
of Newton, George (1005), 1487.
Malcolm (1632), 2101.
of Perwic, Archibald (14.32), 136; Thomas,
his son and heir, 136. >
■ of Rouchsollo, John (1.584), 1078, 1132.
John, younger (1583), 1065.
of Smydyschaw, Robert (1567), 830 ; John,
his son, 830.
Alexander, in Buthkennar (1579), 900.
shoemaker, burgess of Edinburgh
(1598), 1351, 1352, 13.53.
in Cartsburn (1624), 1956.
- in Edinburgh (1046), 2369.
•Andrew of (1453), 137.
■ Andrew, in Duns (1589), 1 ISO.
servitor to Mr. Andrew Ker (1654),
2452.
notary (1665), 2594.
Archibald (1507), 263.
canon of Glasgow (1544), 487.
- Mr. Bernard, citizen of St. Andrews (1521),
327, 331.
-Cuthbert (1542), 463.
-David, bailie of Edinburgh (1494), 219;
Margaret, his spouse, 219.
(1505), 257.
(1523), 342.
(154.5), 500.
(1562), 7.39, 746.
(1566), 810.
templar bailie (1587), 1 141.
servant of Anna, Duchess of Hamilton
(1696), 2946, 2987.
- Edward, burgess of Edinburgh (1538), 426.
- Esplan (1505), 257.
- (iavin, servitor of John Shaw, stabler in
Edinburgh (1609), 1554.
- George, squire (1497), 234.
[sheriff-depute of Ayr, 1502], 244.
■ servant to tutor of Torphichen (1588),
1162.
• in Prestonpaus (1079), 2785.
- Henry (1470), 161.
(1538), 428.
- Hugh, in Drumdow, 792
(1565), 792, 830, 1503.
Hugh, his son
Crawford, Hugh, in Drumdow, his son, also 'in
Trabeoch' (1607), 1503-1505, 1815, 1940.
flee aUo Crawford of Crukitbank.
Hugh in Trabeoch. .SVe preceding entry.
Mr. Hugh, W.S. (1752), 3189, 3192.
Sir James, chaplain (1531), 382.
James, burgess of Ayr (1587), 1141.
goldsmith in Edinburgh (1612), 1634,
1635, 1636, 1637, 1720.
in Auchinwyir (1621), 1886.
in Cartsburn (1624), 1956.
Captain James, maltman in Leith (1055),
2470.
James ( 1 660), 2.546.
John (1.505), 257.
(1507), 263.
Sir John, chaplain (1528), 365.
John (1540), 438.
(1549), 550.
in Bothkennar (1559), 099 ; in Grange
of Bothkennar, 898 ; Elizabeth, his wife,
see Livingstone ; Alexander, their son (1574),
898.
Sir .John (1561), 730.
John (1578), 956.
janitor of Edinburgh (1509), 1373.
in Torphichen (1612), 1662.
cordiner in Leith (1655), 2470.
cordiner in Edinburgh ( 1 660), 2546.
writer in Edinburgh (1676), 2761.
in Edinburgh, deceased (1698), 2974.
coppersmith in Leith, deceased (1759),
3208 ; Marion, his daughter, relict of Robert
Burton, 3208.
- Martin, servitor to Sir James Hope of
Hopetoun (1653), 2444, 2446.
- Matthew (1502), 244.
- Mr. Matthew, sou of Crawford of Leifnories
(1612), 1632.
- Matthew, shoemaker, Edinburgh, deceased
(1646), 2369, 2849.
- Patrick, notary-public (1541), 455.
- Quintin, servant to James, Lord of
Torphichen (1591), 1217.
- Rankin of (1441), 119, 120.
- (Crauforth) Ranulpb of (1344), 39.
- Robert, Edinburgh (1462), 148.
in Linton (1602), 142.3.
- Thomas (1507), 263.
Serjeant of the burgh of Canongate
(1552), 602.
servitor to Robert Brown, common
clerk of Irvine (1638), 2244.
Professor of Mathematics in Edinburgh
University (1649), 2403; Janet, his wife,
see Hart.
merchant in Edinburgh (1655), 2461.
-Umphred (1.581), 1030.
- William, brother-german of David Crawford
of Kerse (1587), 1138.
burgess of Edinburgh (1602), 1423.
in Schaws (1614), 1701; .iVJexander,
his son, 1701.
miller at Braidstane Mill (1649), 2391.
2392.
Willi.ini,
in Irvine (1651), 2416.
804
CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS
Crawford, Christine, wife of John Wilson, baker,
Eclinburgli (15G2), 734, 735, 758-00.
Christian, deceased, wife of Jolin Sraeaton
(1655), 2470.
Helen, relict of David Thomson, Dundee
(1.562), 738.
Janet, in Canongate, deceased (1588), 1156,
2457.
Katharine, wife of Robert Haswell of Mure-
field, in Gullaue (1576), 939, 1073, 1075.
Margaret, wife of William Hog (1654),
2459.
Crawford-John, rector of (1598), John Hamilton,
1347.
minister at (1624), Mr. Robert Lindsay,
1951.
Cray, George, notary (1577), 950.
Credo, John, ill Bnnitisland, deceased (1612), 1C39
William, in Burntisland, deceased (1612)
1639 ; Barbara, his widow, we I'hin.
Creicht, Andrew, in Blair of Carnolc ( 1 578), 970
Margaret, his daughter, 970.
Crichtou (Creehtoun, Creichtone, Crichtane,
Creichtoun, Creyclitoun, Clirichtouii, Cryoh
toun), William, [liistl Lord, chancellor of
Scotland (1450), 129, V.iS, 134.
Robert, [second] Lord [of Sanquhar], 320.
Crichton of Bof;y, Peter, knight (1506), 262; of
Sandford, 264; of Nauehtan, 310, 1157;
Janet, his spouse, see Hay.
of Brunston, John (1566), 797.
of Camna, George (1502), 673, 785;
Abraham, liis brother, 673 ; James, his
brother, 673, 785.
alias Murray of Castle-Murray, Sir Robert
(1691), 2S90, 2905, 2906. ^ee also of Glen-
moor.
of Clcntrie (Clentray), John, 777.
of Cluny, Sir Robert (1598), 1346; Dame
Margaret, his wife, ,we Stewart.
of Cranstoun, or Cr.anstoun-riddell, I'atriclc,
knight (1.106), 262, 264.
James, his son and heir, 264.
. of Cranston Kiddell (Crunston), Mr. James,
son of William Crichton of Drylaw, etc.
(1563), 763, 797.
of Crawfordston, John (1603), 1448, 2037,
2377, 2474, 2499 ; Marion, his wife, see
Lawrie ; Agnes, his daughter, wife of John
Brown of tnglistou, 2377, 2499; Jean, his
daughter, wife of \ViDiam Maxwell of Kirk-
house, 2499 ; Margaret, his daughter, widowof
William Lawrie in Ingliston, and wife of Mr.
Walter Gladstanes, minister at New Abbey,
2499 ; Barbara, his daughter, wife of Robert
Maxwell of Porterak. 2377, 2499 ; Elizabeth,
also his daughter, 2377, 2499.
of Drylaw and Nauehtan, William (1563),
763, 793, 797, 806, 808, 1997 (?).
Alexandei-, younger, 763, 793.
of Eliok (Eliot), Mr. Robert, QueenV
Advocate (1504), 776, 777, 797, 806;
Elizabeth, his spouse, see Stewart.
of Erendraught, James (1506), 797.
aiias Murray of Glenmoor, Sir Rol)ert(1690),
2943, 2944. .S'ec aim of Castle-Murray.
Crichton of Lugton, Patrick (1586), 1130 ; David,
his son and ap|iarent heir, 1130.
of Naiicht.au, David, 430 (?), 1157.
Alex.ander (1500), 797, [798], 1072,
1157, 1277, 1278, 1997.
Ludovic or Luis, his son, 1157, 1997 ;
Ludovic, younger, 1997.
of Newliili, Alexander ( 1563), 763 ; William,
his son, 763.
of Ruthven (Rothtwen-Djivid), Sir Adam,
knight (1502), 243, 261, 483 ; Elizabeth, his
wife, see Gr.ay ; James, his son and heir,
243, 261.
John, grandson of Sir Adam (1543),
483, 677, 738, 741, 785.
Sir James (1010), 1579, 1904; Dame
Margaret, his wife, sec Maxwell.
J.ames (1622), 1904, 2209, 2598.
of Ryhill, William (1014), 1702.
of St. Leonard's, James, sheriff of Dumfries
(1059), 2531.
of Str.athurd, Patrick (1581), 1032; Hary,
his brother, 1032.
of Woodhaviii, Thomas, notary, burgess of
Dundee (1044), 2351.
• Mr. Abr.ah.am, provost of the church of
Dunglass, 531, 002.
Abraham, in Ballindoch (1575), 910.
Adam (1448), 120.
Mr. Alexander (1505), 790.
Alexander, rector of Lundeif (1500), 800.
at mill of Craige (1010), 1752.
Andrew, in Newton (1575), 910.
David (1563), 7.'')7.
David, in Edinburgh, deceased (1012),
1637 ; Mr. James, his son, 1637.
Gavin, vicar of Airth, deceased (1022),
1911.
■ — — George, Earl of Caithness. See Caithness.
George (1493), 214.
Mr. George, advocate (1565), 790, 793.
Hary, brothcr-german of Patrick Crichton
of .Strathurd (1581), 1032.
James, Earl of Moray. See Moray.
(1452), 134.
(1.J02), 7.38, 741.
brother of John Crichton of Ruthven
(1505), 78.5.
(1575), 910.
brother of the Earl of Dumfries (1047),
2377. See also of St. Leonard's. John, his
son, 2377.
- John, servant of Sir Ludovic Bellenden of
Auchnoull, justice clerk (1588), 1150.
notary (I.VJS), 1347.
- Nicholas, rector of Haugh, or Prestonkirk
(1543), 479.
- Peter, servitor of Mr. Alexander Pitcairn,
W.S. (1720), 3090.
- Robert, prebendary of Fongorth (1542),
460.
- Mr. Robert, rector of Sanquhar (1557), 669.
- Robert, son of William C. of Drylaw (1560),
S06, 808.
- Robert, bishop of Dunkeld (1500), 8(i0,
840, 1088, 1091.
INDEX OF PERSONS
805
Crichton, Robert, in Cluny (1.596), 130(i.
Robert, in East croft of Bristo (l(i2l), 1801.
Robert, brother of .Tohu C'lichton of
Orawfordstone {Hiil), 2377 ; John, his sou,
2877.
Mr. Robert, minister at Essie and Nevay,
deceased (1606), 2598.
Thomas (1.5.52), 0U2.
William, 'beidman' (1.504), 248.
■ (1506), 261.
Dalkeith (1530), 404.
servitor of Sir Andrew Melville of
Garvock (1604), 1400, 1.502, 1675.
Agnes, wife of John Brown of Ingliston
(1655), 2474. See also above.
Annji, wife of William Pitcairn of that Ilk
(10.50), 248.5.
— — Eliz.abeth, wife of George Johnstone, rector
of Ancrum (1010), 1,590.
Janet, wife of John Gumming of Cowtie
(1543), 483.
Katherine, wife of Mr. Richard Scott,
minister of Kirkbean (1678), 2783.
Margaret, wife of John Dundas of New-
liston (1576), 943, 1095, 1898, 1900.
Crichton, church of, provost of, Thomas Halkerston
(1514), 301.
vicar of (1514), William Justice, 301.
minister at (1673), Mr. Gideon Penman,
2697.
Crieff (Cref), Brice, jiarson of, 5 ; Malise, his
son, 5.
rector of (1541), George Ciiyk or Cook, 457,
460.
prebendary of, William Drummond (1569),
840.
Crockett (Crokat, Crokatt), Mr. John, notary
(1686), 2844.
William, in Drumconkra (1610), 1575.
Croill (or Coill), George, portioner of Keithock
(1607), 2624.
Crom, John (1505), 379.
Cromar, Robert, in Boglocli (1662), 2563 ; George,
his son, 2503.
Crom.arty (Cromartic), George [Mackenzie], Earl
of (1705), 3(»18. .S>e also Tarliat, Viscount of.
Cromarty, bailies of —
John Simson of Bamanco (1645), 2356.
Alexiinder Clunes of Achintowill (1645),
2356.
Cromarty, sheriff of (1545), Robert Urquhart,
49.5.
Cromartie, Hutcheon, merchant in Kirkwall
(1634), 2137.
Crombie (Crombe, Cronimye, Crumby), Andrew,
not.ary (1634), 21.57, 2210.
David, in Bonliard (1530), 410.
James, king's messenger (1003), 1453.
Thomas, in Dalkeith, deceased (1669), 2642.
WiUi.am, not.iry (1072), 2688.
Eujihame, bedoswoman of St. Leonard's
Hospital, near Dunfermline (1615), 1736.
Katherine, wife of David Balfour of Inch-
rye (1.540), 50,5.
Crombie (Crummy), now in Torryburn, minister
of (1614), Mr. William Home, 1707, 1716.
Crommody, Hugh of, in Knappo, 160.
Cromwell, Oliver, Lord Protector (1654), 24.50,
2487, 2498, 2511, 2.520, 2.52.5, 2528, 2615.
Richard, Lord Protector (1059), 2531.
Crook (Cruke), Alexander (1543), 477.
Crooks (Cruiks, Cruikis), Thomas, servitor of
William Pringle in Watterstoun (1643),
2323.
William, messenger and notary (1636),
2189.
Crosbie (Corsbie, Corsby, Croceby), Andrew,
merchant in Dumfries (1707), 3036.
John, deceased, merchant, burgess of Edin-
burgh (1636), 2187; Agnes, his daughter,
wife of John Glen, 2187; Marjory, his
daughter, wife of John Williamson of
Overhall, 2187 ; Janet, his daughter, wife of
Peter Brown, younger, in Durrisdeer, 2187 ;
.Jean, his daughter, 2187.
John, merchant, late bailie of Dumfries
(1707), 3036.
Nicolas, deceased, merchant in Preston-
pans (1685), 2828 ; Margaret, his relict, ste
Anderson.
Richard (1432), 109.
Thomas, bailie of Dunbar (1017), 1773.
William, in Kirkhope (1630), 2187.
.Tanet, wife of Nicolas Harper in Forrester-
land (1622), 1894.
Katherine, widow (1610), 1754.
Margaret, wife of George Davidson, skinner,
burgess of Edinburgh (1013), 1672, 1673,
1771.
Crossraguel (Croce-regall, Crosragmer, Kro.srag-
wer). Sir Nichohas, abbot of (13S0), 64, 72,
73.
commendator of, Mr. Peter Hewat (1017),
1762, 2220.
pensioner of, George Buchanan (1577), 955.
Cruickshanks (Cruikshank, Cruikschank), Alex-
ander, servitor to James, Mar(iuis of Douglas
(1695), 2928.
George, servitor of John Semple, W.S.
(1049), 2.38S.
Patrick, servitor to Mr. Alexander Davidson,
advocate ( 1 649), 2404.
Thomas, p.arson of Lundciff (1584), lOSS.
Walter, miller at mill of Gunncrshaw (1677),
2768.
Alexander, servant of King's College,
Aberdeen (1598), 1340.
Margaret, wife of Robert Brown, burgess
of North Berwick (1011), 1007.
C'ruicleuch, James, in Ancrum (1610), 1596.
Orunzeane, John (1022), 1911.
Crispin (Cryspyne), Elizabeth (1410), 90.
Cubstoun, John (1546), 510.
Cubic (Cuby), David, servant of David Rattray
in Cupar (1570), 8.55.
Eliz.abeth, wife of John Robesonc in
Prestonpans (1570), 856.
Culclachy, laird of (1655), 2400.
CuUen (Culane), Alexander, canon of Aberdeen
(1492), 212.
Cullen, bailie of burgh of, George Ogilvie (1598),
134.3.
806
CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS
Culross, abbey of, commendators of —
Thomas Nudrc (152.")), 350, 35G.
William Colville (1535), 399, 442, 450, 507-
50!), Ull, 7S2.
John Colville, abbot (1540), 442, 456, 507-
509.
Alexander Colville (1567), 8 IS, S2S, 10(;8,
1074, 10S6, 1119, 1120, 1124, 1125, 1154.
John Colville (1613), 1676.
monks of —
Andrew Cristall, 350, 399, 442.
Alexander Rait, 350.
John Cristisoun, 350, 399, 442, 456, 507.
Henry Arnistrang, 350.
John Kynpont, 350, 399, 442, 456, 507.
John KwynsouD, 3,")0, 399, 442.
Andrew I'ringill, 3.50, 399.
David Tnrnbull, 350, 399, 442, 456, 507.
John Young, 350, 399, 442, 456, 507.
Michael Donaldson, 350, 399, 442, 456, 507.
Alexander Halkerston, 350, 399, 442.
Robert Cristesoun, 350, 399, 442, 507, 782,
818, 828, 844.
George I'atersoun, 350, 399, 442, 456, 507,
782, 818, 828, 844.
Robert Dewquhyr, 350, 399, 442, 456, 507,
582, 782, 818, 828, 844, 1068.
James Conray (or Gray), 350.
Robert Holkat (1540), 442, 456, 507, 782,
818, 828, 844, 1068, 1086.
Archibald Primro.se, 442, 456, 507, 782, 818,
828, 844, 1068, 1086, 1120, 1121, 1154.
Alexander Bauerege, 442, 456, 507.
John Westwatter, 442, 456, 507, 607, 782,
818, 828, 844 ; notary, 819, 829, 845, 953,
970.
Andrew Trumbull, 442, 456, 507, 782, 818,
828, 844.
John Huchone, 782, 818, 828, 844.
Walter Miller, 782, 818, 828, 1086, 1119-21,
1154.
bailies of burgh of —
Andrew Gypsone (1592), 1229.
George Bruce (1595), 1299, 1300.
Robert Maistertoun, 1299
.James Blaw (1.596), 1317, 1318.
John Sandie(1651), 2417.
magistrates and council of (171 1), 3062.
Culross (Culroa), Stephen, treasurer of Orkney
(1550), 569.
Culter, rector of (1578), Archibald Levingston,
968.
Cults (Cultis, Qwyltis), vicar of (1554), Mr. John
Balfour, 624.
parson of (1595), Mr. James Martin, 1303.
— — minister at (1595), Mr. Patrick Peat,
1303.
Cumbernauld, minister at (1692), Sir Gilbert
Muschet, 2894.
Gumming (Cummyne, Cumyn, Cumyng, Cumynge,
Cuming, Cwming), Alexander, Earl of
Buchan. See Buchan.
of Carsbank, John, younger (1626), 1977.
of Cowtie, John (1543), 483; Janet, his
spouse, see Crichton.
of Cullow, John (1613), 1682, 1086.
Gumming of Culter, Alexander (1598), 1346;
Mr. John, his brother, 1346.
of Kirktoun of Aberlemno, John (1637),
2213.
Mr. Alexander (1600), 1397.
Alexander, bailie of Inverness (16U0), 1399.
Mr. Alexander, advocate (1613), 1694, 1966.
writer in Inverness (1685), 2836.
Archibald (1618), 1810.
David, notary (1674), 2730, 2731.
George, burgess of Elgin (1606), 1493, 1542.
bailie of Elgin (1650), 241.3.
provost of Elgin (1680), 2793.
Jasper, notary (1573), 880, 1170, 1471.
John, alias Miller, Inverness (1543), 467.
burgess, Kilmaurs (1557), 67S.
shoemaker in Inverness (1570), 854.
Mr. John, brother of Alexander Cumniing
of Culter (159.S), 1346.
John, in Craigtoun (1622), 1910; James,
his son, 1910.
reader, of Inverness (1624), 1952.
in Lonbank (1654), 2458.
(Canning), writer in Edinburgh (1674),
27.30, 2731.
Matthew, W.S. (1628), 2022.
William, provost of the Church of St. Mary,
St. Andrews (c. 1290), 15.
(1543), 48.3.
notary, Inverness (1556), 633, 907.
burgess of Inverness (1570), 854, 880 :
Jasper, his son, 854 [? the notary].
in Bumside (1632), 2100.
notary (1685), 2836, 2.S41.
Emelia, wife of John Thompson (1615),
1736.
Cumnock (Cumnok), William (1550), 564.
Cumray, John, in Lessudden (1578), 969.
Cundcit, Thomas (1620), 1833.
Cune, Thomas (1545), 498.
Cuneaoun (Cwnestoun), Alexander (1570), 852,
862.
Cunnand, James, portioner of Masterton (1617),
1766 ; David, his son and heir, 1766.
Cunningham (Conighame, Coninghamc, Conyng-
ham, Cuninghame, Cunnyngham, Cunyg-
hame, Cunynghame, Cwnynghame,) of Aikat,
Robert (1528), 365, 382.
William (l.">57), 665, 729, 730, 745;
Alexander, his brother, 745.
— — Alexander, younger (1557), 078, 745.
James (1610), 1599, 1934, 1935, 1938,
2252.
of Aikinbar, Donald (1596), 1320.
of Auohenharvie, Robert, 342 ; Christine,
his wife, see Park.
Edward (1523), 342, 500-503, 523;
Mariota, his wife, see Ross.
Their daughters —
Janet, Elizabeth, and Helena, 500, 523.
Margaret (wife of .John Waus), 501, 523.
Robert (1546), 523, 729, 739, 740,
746, 810, 811, 8211; Archibald, his son,
820, 957.
Adam, younger (1562), 739, 740, 746,
810, 811, 820, 823, 957, 958: Jean, his
INDEX OF PERSONS
807
spouse, see Cunningham ; William, his son
(157S), 957; Daniel, his third son, Adam,
fourth, and Archibald, fifth son, OoT.
Cunningham of Auchenharvic, Adam (lo96), 130",
1320, 1389.
of BaUiudalloch, Mr. WiUiam (1642), 2314,
2357.
John, W.S. (1692), 2896.
of Bally Loheiistowe, George (1010), 1582.
of Barns, Alexander, fiar (1590), 1319.
of Beadland, John (1049), 2389, 2391,
2392.
of Boquhan, Alexander, fiar (1037), 2211.
— — - of Browuhill, Adam, son of William of
Caprinton (1585), 1102; Esther, his wife,
see Fullai-ton.
Mr. William (1640), 2276, 2623.
of Calder, Mr. William (1010), 1599.
of Cambuskeithe, Alexander (1653), 2437.
of Caprington, Adam (1426), 105, 106.
John (1539), 4.33, 556, 583 ; Jean, his
daughter, wife of Alexander, Earl of Glen-
cairn.
■ William, his son (1550), 555, 810, 1102,
1819; Adam, his son, see of Brounhill.
Sir William ( 1619), 1819, 2045; (1630),
2046, 2189, 2194, 2215, 2288.
of Clonbeith, James (1577), 944 ; John, his
son, 944.
William (1618), 1810, 1811 ; Sara, his
wife, xee Jowsie.
-of Corshill, Patrick (1577), 944; Matilda
Cunninghame, his mother (1577), 944.
Ale.xander (1610), 1574, 1599, 2100,
2196, 2197; Mr. Cuthbert, his son, 2197:
David, his second son, 2100, 2196 ; Margaret,
wife of David, see Cunningham.
- of C'raigeuds (Craganys), William (1488),
198 ; Alexander, his brother, 198.
WiUiam (1558), 685; Margaret, his
wife, see Cunningham.
William (1630), 2055; Anna, his wife,
see Chisholm
(1758), 3205.
of Cunuinghamhead, William (1531), 382,
593, 594, 599, 065, 725, 740 ; Elizabeth, his
wife, 593, 594 ; James, his son, see of Tour-
lands,
of Cutstraw (Cuttiswray), Cuthbert (1557),
665, 729, 730, 787 : Mauld or Matilda, his
wife, see Cunningham ; Patrick, her son,
see of Corshill.
of Dankeith, David (1637), 2215.
of Drumquhassil, John (1575), 781, sec p.
755; 814.
of Enterkin, John (1672), 2685.
of Eschinzairdis, James, deceased (1618),
I8U ; Gabriel, his son, 1811
• of Gilbertfield, Robert (1596), 1320.
of Glengarnock (Glencarnok), William (1452),
134.
John (1560), 721, 810, 820.
William, younger, 810, 820.
Sir James (1610), 1599.
of Grceneud, Hugh (1599), 1370.
of the Hag, George (1594), 1285, 1370.
Cunningham in Hill, Alexander (1552), 599; of
Hill, 078, 745.
of HiU of Beith, .John (1649), 2391, 2392,
2397.
of Ibert, David (1608), 1530.
of KUmaurs, Sir William of (1413), 94;
Thomas and Alexander, his sons, 94.
■ Robert, his eldest son, 94 ; Sir Robert,
lord of K. (1422), 100; Umfrey, knight
(1413), cousin of Robert, and Archibald,
brother of Umfrey, 94.
Alexander (1452), 134, 136; knight,
lord of Redhall, 149, 150; Archibald, his
brother, see of Watterstoun.
William, knight (1530), see Glencaim;
Alexander, his son, see Glencaim.
of Laglane, Hugh (1592), 1232; Margaret,
his wife, see Hamilton ; James, their son,
1232.
of Lambruchton, Mr. John (1667), 2623.
of Lecrum, William (1698), 2909.
of Merkyll, Adam (1623), 1936; Eupham,
his wife, see Maxwell.
of Milnecraig, David, advocate (1700), 2984.
Sir James ( 1 742), 3 1 55, 3150.
of Montgreenan, Mr. James (1612), 1632.
of Mount Charles, Henry (1698), 2969.
of Mureith, Alexander (1462), 149.
of Polquharn, William (1604), 1464 ; Janet,
his wife, see Macadam.
of Quarreltoun, William, deceased (1654),
2456, 2458.
James, his brother, 2456, 2458.
of Robertland, David (1528), 365.
Robert (1552), 599 [David], 603.
David (1618), 1810, 1811 ; Sir David,
2196, 2304 ; Alexander, his brother, 2304.
David, younger (1607), 2623.
Sir Willi.-im (1780), 3252.
of Ruidlands, Mr. WiUiam, fiar (1620), 1841,
1847.
in or of Southhook, WiUiam (1544), 487.
of Southhook, Gy [Guy], 1102.
William, fiar, 1102, 1103; Agnes, his
wife, see WaUace.
of Tourlands, James (156-), 725, 1320;
Margaret C, apparently his wife, see
Cunningham ; WiUiam, his son (1596),
1320.
of Watterston. Archibald (1452), 134, 136.
Hugh (1557), 665, 729, 820; Hugh.
his son, 820.
• Alexander, apparent (1610), 1599.
of Westbarns, WiUiam (1579), 981 ; Beatrix,
his spouse, see Lamont.
Abraham, in CorshiU (1632), 2100; William,
his SOD, 2100.
Adam, tutor of Laglane (1550), 555.
in PotterhiU (1.562), 731.
advocate (1615), 1733.
weaver in Weitschaw (1628), 2023.
formerly in Chapcltown, now in
Boquhan (1629), 2038.
Mr. Adam, servitor to Sir William Cunning-
ham of Caprington (1629), 2045.
Adam, also servitor to Sir William, 2045.
808
CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS
Cunningliam, Alexander (1483), 188.
(1510), 316.
in Kilmaurs (1557), 678.
buiges.s of Irvine (1562), brother of
William Cunningham of Aikat, 745.
commendator of Kilwinning (1574),
70.i.
bailie of Irvine (1034), 21.')3.
brother german of .Sir David Cunning-
ham of Robertland (1642), 2304.
in Culaelland (IdHo), 2S39.
Allan, burgess of Crail (1606), 149.5.
Andrew (1488), 198.
rector of ' Lochquho ' or Lochawe
(1494), 219.
son of Alexander, Earl of Glencairn
(1555), 636, 725.
burgess of Dumfries (1558), GSo.
Archibald, knight, 94 ; William, his son
(1413), 94.
(1546), .'523.
bailie of Kyle (1.549), .551.
• brother-german of Adam Cunningham,
junior, of Aehinharvie (1578), 957.
- Cuthbert, writer and notary (1584), 1087,
1298, 1383, 1620.
provost of Dumbarton (1586), 1118.
- David (15.50), 55.5.
- Sir David (1552), 593.
- Edward (15.52), 603, 608.
inHighrigg3(1021), 1861, 1983.
-George, burgess of the Canongate (1610),
1599.
- Gilbert, burgess of Ayr (1595), 1301.
in Ireland (1610), 1582.
-Herbert, notary (1604), 1467, 1508, 1522,
1690.
- Hugh, servitor to Alexander Cunningham of
Corshill (1632), 2100.
-James (1462), 149.
elder and younger (1483), 188.
-Mr. James (1531), 382.
-James (1542), 459.
chamberlain of
705.
Kilwinning (1574),
in Mylntoun (1576), 934.
in Culross (1.578), 970.
notary (1608), 1535.
notary (1624), 1950.
- Mr. James, bailie depute of Kyle Stewart
(1667), 2623.
- Captain James, in the Castle of Edinburgh
(1671), 2671.
-John of (1422), bailie-depute of Kilmaurs,
100.
-John (14SS), 198.
servitor of the laird of Grenok (1540),
443.
burgess, Kilmaurs (1557), 678.
smith, [Kilmaurs] 944, me p. 755.
younger, residing at Lambroughton
Mains (1577), 944.
in Pottcrhill (1592), 1232.
in Kilmaurs (1610), 1574.
burgess of Edinburgh (1610), 1.599.
writer in Hamilton (1612), 1638.
Cunningham, John, Newhaven (1623), 1933;
Janet, his wife, xcr Fortune.
in Weitschaw (1628), 2023; John, his
son, 2023.
burgess of Stirling (1661), 2552.
bailie of Ayr (1667), 2623.
notary (1675), 2752.
portioner of Ladrishbeg (1702), 2999.
Matthew, burgess of Edinburgh (1555), 636.
Patrick (1562), 739.
in Auld Crossak (1612), 1669.
Paul, Inchaffray (1575), 930.
Robert (1 488), 198.
• notary public (1540), 443, 444, 463.
Dalkeith ( 1 556), 653-656, 1 039, 1 040,
1043, 1044 ; Elizabeth, his wife, fee. I.awson ;
Robert, their son and heir (15s2), 10,39,
1(J4(J, 1043, 1044, 1322; Robert, liis son
(1596), 1322, 1323.
burgess of Kilmaurs (1557), 678, 730.
in Wollmet (1583), 1009.
servitor of the Earl of Glencairn (1590),
1320.
burgess of Ayr (1610), 1590.
(1610), 1591.
in Auldcrissok (1612), 1627.
notary (1012), 1650.
[Edinburgh, 1616], 1745; Janet, his
wife, see Lawson ; Mr. William, their son,
1745.
(1617), 1706; Isobella, his second
daughter, wife of Robert Stenhouse, portioner
of Masterton, 1706.
servitor to John, Earl of Mar (1017),
1787.
notary (1669), 2646.
- Thomas, notary public (1536), 412.
(1.548), 537.
burgess of Crail (1596), 1316, 1495.
in Auld Crossak (1612), 1669.
William A. M., notary public (1510), 278.
William, 078; Agnes, his wife, steColquhoun;
Marion, their daughter (1557), 678.
Mr. William, dean of Brechin, 648, 714;
Hew, his son natural (1560), 714.
William (1.567), 82.5.
' creilraan ' (1583), 1057.
prebendary of Fluiris (1590), 1320.
in Crocefurd (1019), 1818 ; Janet, his
wife, nee Lugtoun ; Isabella, their daughter,
wife of Thomas Wilson, Car of Walkmilne,
1818.
Mr. William, deceased (1642), 2314; Richard,
his son, 2314.
William, in Dalkeith (1658), 2518.
Sir William Augustus, late receiver-general
of arrears of assessed taxes in Scotland (1807),
3292.
Agnes, wife of George Campbell of Cessnock
(1589), 1176.
Lady Anna, wife of .lames [second] Marquis
of Hamilton (1620), 1828, 1835, 1946, 2011,
2054, 2058.
Annabella, wife of James Chalmer of Gad-
girth (1539), 433.
Christine, wife of Patrick Watson, 353,
INDEX OF PERSONS
S09
Cunningham, Elizabeth, wife of Alexander Sohaw
of Sauchie, 437, 43!), 440, 443, 444, 450,
4G3, 022, (174, 721, 73(i,
in Kiliiiaurs (l.").">7), iJ~S, l.")74 (?).
Isobclla, secoml daughter of Robert Cunning-
ham, and wife of Robert Stenhoiise, portioner
of Masterton (1017), 1760, 1!)21.
Jean or Joan, wife of Patrick Crawford of
Cartsburn (1502), 742, 870.
(Joanna) wife of Adam Cunningham,
junior, of Achinharvie (1562), 739, 957, 958.
— wife of Mr. Patrick Crawford of Carts-
burn (1624), 1955, 1956.
Dame Jean, wife of John Blair of that Ilk
(1647), 2382.
Margaret, wife of David Wemyss (1554),
625.
wife of William Cunningham of Craig-
enda (1558), 685.
daughter of James, Earl of Glencairn
[apparently wife of James C. of Tourlands]
(1596), i:j20.
wife of William, brother of Alexander
Napier of Torrie (1630), 2055, 2165.
wife of Mr. William Lindsay, minister
of Dreghorn (1635), 2161, 2271.
wife of David C. (1636), 2190.
Mariota, wife of Patrick Hamilton of Bog-
side (1562), 745.
Mauld or Matilda, wife of Cuthbert C. of
Cutstraw and mother of Patrick C. of
Corshill (1561), 729, 730, 787, 944.
family of, tree of the, from 1171-1602,
1430.
Cunningham, bailie-depute of, William Mont-
gomery (15S9), 1190, 1499.
• bailiary clerk of (1010), William Caldwell,
1574.
Cupar (Coupar) Fife, bailies of —
Alan .Jameson ( Jamyson ), 270.
David LukUw (1510), 276.
clerk of (1003), James Anderson, notary,
1450, 1451.
minister at (IGl 1), Mr. William Scott, 1612.
presbytery of, 1303.
Curie (Curl), James, merchant, burgess of Edin-
burgh (1608), 1530.
Currie (Curre, Curry, Currye), Adam (1567), 828.
Adam, farmer in Crumble, Culross (1598),
1348, 1349.
Hugh, notary public (1538), 428.
deceased (168 2), 2803.
James, [Culross, 1545] 507, 51 1, 818, 828.
in Crmnmye (1507), 818, 819, 828.
in or of Crombie (1611), 1605, 1818,
2099 ; David, his son, 2099.
wright in Dairy Mills (1078), 2776.
notary in Cumbernauld (1704), 3012.
John, servitor of William Cochrane, eldest
son of Sir John Cochrane of Ochiltree (1080),
2843.
William, in Crombie, Culross (1545), 507,
511.
there (1614), 1710.
Marjory, wife of Andrew Wilson, liferenter
of Walkmylne, Culross (1019), 1818.
Curror (Corour, Currour) of Logymegil, Andrew
j (1504), 247, 201.
j Andrew (1548), 545.
Ale«xander, notary public (1505), 2.')5.
deceased (1028), 2022.
David (1579), 981.
William, forester, 97.
(1565), 785.
Margaret, wife of James Dawling, mariner
in South Queensferry (1623), 1932.
Curte, Alexander (1.551), 581.
Cuthbert (Cothbert) of Old Castle, John (1543),
407.
George (l.'>56), 638.
Sir George, Baron of Castlehill (1681), 2800.
Alexander, burgess of Inverness (1604), 1471.
James, Inverness (1543), 467.
elder, bailie of Inverness (1604), 1471.
John, bailie and burgess of Inverness ( 1 572),
872, 11. -)9.
of Loith (1655), 2460.
Thomas, younger, bailie of Inverness (15SS),
1159.
William, bailie and burgess of Inverness
(1543), 467, 880; provost, 903, 907.
servant of Thomas Drummond of
Logiealmond (1725), 3105.
. . ., Inverness, notary (1536), 403.
Cuthbertson, Itobert (1551), 581.
Cuthill (Cuthell, Cuthil) of Corthie (? Torthie),
David (1665), 2596; Janet, his wife, see
Oswald.
David, deceased (1631), 2087; Isobella
Mochrie, in Cuthiltowu, his relict, 2087.
portioner of East Borland (1701), 2994.
John, in Little Downy (1631). 2087.
at Temple of Denny (1655), 2462.
Matthew, in Heidiswood (1631), 20S7.
Thomas, in Lillislie (1631), 2087.
Cutler (Cutlar, Cutlair) of Orroland, John,
younger (1595), 1298.
Christina, wife of John Hart (1566), 800.
Cyneuulf (854), 1.
Dactoun, Laurence, bailie of Newcastle-on-Tyne
(1387), 75.
Dairsie (L)airsy), vicar of (1585), Mr. Robert Win-
ram, 1094.
Dalcross (Dalehorss), vicar of (1528), Sir Magnus
Vans, 371.
Mr. Thomas Gaderar, 371.
Dale (Daill), Alexander, in Lethame (1611), 1616.
Itichard (1434), 113.
Dalgardno, John, wiiter in Edinburgh (1074),
2726.
Dalgeich, Mariota, first spouse of Patrick Cran-
stoun, burgess of Kdiuburgh (1503), 750.
Dalgety (Dalgatic), John, in Kirkton of Aberlemno
(1022), 1905.
John, notary, clerk of the regiility of
Arbroath (1071), 2079 ; James, his son, 2079.
Dalgleish (Dalglis, Dalglesche, Dalgleische, Dal-
gliesh). Sir David, chaplain (1529), 378.
David, a citizen of St. Andrews (1583), 1002,
1003 ; Janet, his wife, see Wood.
John (1567), 822.
SIO
CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS
Dalgleisb, Mr. John, in Kdinburgh, formerly
pastor at Avandale (1696), '2934.
Walter, minister of Westerkirk (1670), 2662.
Daliwell, Roilolf, sailor, in Leith, grandson or
nephew of late Abraham Wauchop in Leith
(1633), 2126 ; Barbara, his wife, see Logan.
Dalkeith, bailies of —
Robert Porteous (1580), 1003, (1582), 1039,
1043.
Archibald Waddell (1621), 1885.
Robert Mitchelson (1651), 2419, 2642.
Alexander Calderwood (1656), 24SG, 2493,
2637, 2700, 2702, 2705, 2706, 2710,
3057.
James Carswell (1673), 2709.
. . . Heich, deceased (1710), 3056.
burgh and regality of, bailie of ( 1 596), George
Heich, 1322, 1323.
collegiate church of, chaplain of, Mr. John
Douglas (1579), 991, 995.
minister at (1598), Mr. Archibald Simpson,
13.59, 1457.
pastor of (1678), Mr, William Calderwood,
2782.
presbytery of (1642), 2312.
Dall, William, notary in Forfar (1672), 2687.
Dallas (Dallis, Dolas, Dolles) of Buildert, Alex-
ander (1546), 518.
Hugh, notary (1660), 2543, commissary
clerk of Ross (1668), 2636, 2717, 2734, 2753,
2772 2773
James, in Cottertown of Peebles, Arbroath
(1612), 1647.
John of (1434), 113.
notary (16S7), 2862.
Mr. John, in Preston (1695), 2931.
Dalmahoy of that Ilk, Sir John, sheritf of Edin-
burgh (1620), 1S32, 2248, 2321.
Andrew, Serjeant (1534), 397.
David (1512), 288.
Thomas, brother-german of Sir John Dal-
mahoy of that Ilk (1620), 1832, 1840, 1854,
2247, 2321-2323.
Dalrymple (Dalrympill, Dalrimpill, Dalrumpill) of
Castleton, Robert, ad.-ocate (1768), 3225:
Mrs. Marion, his eldest daughter, wife of
late Donald, Lord Reay, 3225.
of Glenmure, Mr. William, burgess of Edin-
burgh (1708), 3044.
of Ingilliston, Robert (1427), 106.
of Laucht, William (1551), 590.
of Xewliston, younger of Stair, Sir John
(1676), 2701, 2872.
of North Berwick, Sir Hugh, commissary
of Edinburgh, lord president of session,
grandfather of Mrs. Marion Dalrymple (1688),
2872, 3101, .3225.
of Stair, Sir James (1673), 2704.
Mr. Andrew, notary in Mauchline, servitor
to Lord Loudoun (1624), 1940, 1944, 2120.
Mr. Andrew, Ayrshire (1639), 2268.
James, merchant in Falkirk (1771), 3229.
John, servant to Archibald Millar, notary
(1603), 1458.
• writer in Oalston (1652-72), 2694.
Robert, in Temple of Strathairlie, deceased
(1703), 3009; Margaret, his relict, seeGeddie ;
Mary, their daughter, 3009 ; John, their son,
3009.
Dalrymple, Thomas (1513), 295.
(1557), 680, 081.
in Terbeg (1629), 2046.
WiUiam, burgess of Dumfries (1580), 997 ;
Isabella, his sjiouse, sre Dalrymple.
Edinburgh, deceased (1628), 2012.
notary (17il7), 3032.
Elison (Alison), wife of Gavin KuUarton
(1513), 295.
Isabella, wife of WiUiam Dalrymple, burgess
of Dumfries (15St»), 997.
Dalscheill, Patrick, in Ednam (1590), 1197, 1714.
Dalson, James, in Leith (1633), 2126.
Dalton (I)altoun), John of (1387), 75.
Sir William of, chaplain of Kilham (Killum),
63.
Dalzell (Dalziell, Dalziel, Daliell, Dalyell), Master
of, Robert (16.32), 2115.
of that Ilk, Robert (l.)67), 817.
Robert, cider (1612), 1029.
of Eliok, Sir Robert, his son (1612), 1629,
1638, 2003 ; Sir Robert, younger of that
Ilk, his eldest son (1027), 2003; James, also
his son, 2003.
of Glenae, Sir Robert (1668), 2639.
of Newton, John (1632), 21 1.">.
Alexander, writer (1610), 1597.
in Arniston Mains (172()), 3108.
George, notary (1028), 2024.
Hew (1567), .S17.
James, bailie and burgess of Edinburgh
(1609), 1.566, 1704.
(16.32), 2115.
■ Michael, servant of Alexander Reid, writer
(1596), 130H).
Mungo (1567), 817.
Mr. Ninian, schoolmaster of Dumfries (1580),
997.
Walter, burgess of Lanark (1568), 836.
William of, knight (1395), father of George,
83, 85.
George of (1397), his son, 83, 8.5.
William, in Eyemouth, notary (1617), 1776,
1991, 2379 (?).
Margaret, mother of Robert Nisbet, younger
of Dalzell (HUH), 1796, 2115.
Dalzell, min ister at ( 1 632), Mr. David Mayne, 2115.
Dan, George (1496), 229.
Danestoun, Robert, called of the charterhonse, in
Kelso (1.582), 1045.
Danielston (l)anielstoun), James, goldsmith, bur-
gess of Edinburgh (16U1), 1415, 1717-1719.
Robert, goldsmith, burgess of Edinburgh
(1601), 1415, 1717. Sn aUo Dennistoun.
Dansken, Robert, in Aberdour (1731), 3122.
Danysman, Adam, 29.
Danzell, George (1.584), 1072.
Darkie, David, in Dysart (1642), 2316
Darleith of that Ilk, John (1629), 2038.
Arthur (1637), 2199; Hawis, his wife, see
Bontein.
Darling (Derling), Adam, chirurgeon in Eflinburgh
(1665), 2597.
INDEX OF PERSONS
811
Darling, Alexander, ski]>per in Eyemouth (1703),
31JUG.
Andrew, notary (163.5), :J1()3.
portioner of Ai)pletreeleave8 (1682),
•J812.
John, burgess of North Berwick (1611), 1607.
Philip, notary puljlic (l.")32), 386.
Robert, in Adiiistouii (16.J4), '24.34; Margaret,
his wife, see Darling; Andrew, their son,
2454.
Thomas, W.S., servitor to Robert Wallace,
W.S. (1627), 2007, 2203, 2241, 2242.
William, in Chirnside (1608), 2634; Jean,
hi.s wife, see Home.
Margaret, wife of . . . Shiel (1627), 2001 ;
Mariota, her daughter, wife of James Urqu-
hart in Dalkeith (1627), 2001, 2296.
Margaret, wife of Robert Darling in Adin-
stoun ( 1 654), 24.54.
Darnley, John [Stewart, first] Lord (1471), 164;
Matthew, his eldest son, 164; see also Lennox,
Earl of.
Darreys (Darryas), John, 45.
Darroch, John, in Glanderston (1596), 1314.
William (1581), 1027.
David the First, King, 2.
Earl, see Huntingdon.
the Second, King, 40, 46.
Davidson (Davidsonn, Davison, Davisone) of
Harwestoun, James (1614), 1700.
of Pennyglen, John (1011), 1608, 1625,
1627, 1644, 1645, 1669, 1674, 1792 ;
Margaret, his wife, see Kennedy.
Thomas, younger, 1627, 1792 ; Patrick,
also their son, 1627, 1674.
Mr. Alexander, advocate (1649), 2404.
Alexander, flesher, feuar in Kelso (1667),
2614; burgess of Edinburgh (1668), 2631;
Elizabeth, his wife, see White; Isobel, his
daughter, wife of James Jameson in Kelso,
2614, 2S02.
Alexander, notary in Fortrose (1670), 2667,
2717.
Archibald, in Aberdour (1731), 3120.
David, in Ednam (1614), 1714.
Donald, in Braelangwcll (1670), 2667-
George, skinner, burgess of Edinburgh, son
of Thomas Davidson, burgess of Jedburgh, see
infra (1601), 1525, 1529,1672, 1673, 1771,
1778, 2027 ; Margaret, his wife, see. Corsbie.
George, notarj', master of the school at Largo
(1633), 2127.
George, servitor of Sir George Towers of
Garmilton (1637), 2201, 2202.
Henry, in Minto (1610), 1596.
James, merchant, burgess of Dundee (1621),
1891 ; Richard, his son and heir, 1891.
John, 'colonus' [St Andrews], 181.
[Dirletou], 116.
in Perth, notary (1574), 892, 930, 2079.
servitor of the commendator of Dun-
fermline (1579), 975, 976, 978, 992, 1017.
in Lochhill (1587), 1144.
in the Dam (1670), 2667.
in Rosabrightie (1070). 2667.
in Canongate (1716), 3079.
Davidson, John, servant to James, Earl of Errol
(1768), 3224.
Patrick, merchant, Edinburgh (1617), 1778.
Mr. Robert, [St. Andre ».•>] 327.
Robert, merchant, Dundee (1021), 1891.
burgess of Dunfermline (1636), 2198.
Thomas (1486), 196.
merchant, burgess of Jedburgh (1598),
1352, 1368, 1.369, 1373, 1525, 1072, 1778,
2027 ; George, his son, see mpra.
servitor to Anna, Marchioness of Hamil-
ton (1630), 2U54.
Friar Walter. See Friars.
Walter Ross, in Fearn (1675), 2745.
William (1557), 668.
in Merchiscleueh (1603), 1448.
burgess of Dundee (1044),
2352
Elizabeth, his wife, see Goldman.
(1657), 2514.
Mr. . . ., servant to Adam Bellenden, bishop
of Dunblane (1633), 2124.
Cristina, wife of Andrew Hossack in Pettie
(1635), 2162.
Isabella, wife of James Raa, merchant,
burgess of Edinburgh (1017), 1771.
wife of Thomas M'Ullo, merchant in
Dundee (1021), 1891.
Isobel, wife of James Jameson in Kelso
(1067), 2614, 2802.
Davie (Davy), John, in Bristo (1655), 2471.
John, in the Pleasance (1660), 2546 ; David,
bis son, 2546 : James, also his son, 2546.
Robert (1536), 402.
servitor to the Earl of Glencaim (1671),
2672.
Davies, John, surgeon in Glasrie (1725), 3104.
Daw of Sauchope, Andrew, deceased (1676), 2760;
Andrew, his son, 2760.
Andrew, bailie of Crail (1651), 2418.
Susanna, wife of Isaac Stacy, burgess of
Crail (1691), 2889.
Dawes, Andrew, burgess of Crail (1668), 2640.
John, burgess of Crail (1668), 2640.
Dawessoun, Hugh, 52.
Dawling (Dauling), James, mariner, in South
(^ueensferry (1023), 1932, 2538; Margaret,
his wife, ste Currour.
James, his son, skipper, burgess of Queens-
ferry, deceased ( 1 659), 2538 ; James, younger,
his eldest son and heir, 2538.
Dawson (Dasoun, Daiisoun, Dawsoun), Duncan
(1528), 372
Gavin, Edinburgh (1551), 589.
John, in Dalkeith (1012), 1040, 2642.
Dean (Dene), Andrew (1502), 244.
John (1479), in St. Andrews, 174.
William, there, 174.
Deancs (Deanis, Deans. Deynis) of Woodhouselee,
James (1694), 2923, 2926.
George, writer in Edinburgh (1027), 20u3.
George, advocate, Bristo, Edinburgh (1037),
2201, 2202, 2230, 2313. 2471.
James, Serjeant in Edinburgh (1600), 1402.
John, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh ( 1628),
2022.
Mr. Robert, advocate (1063), 2571.
812
CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS
Deas, Mr. Jamos, advocate (IGGO), 2G04.
Dee (Ue), Alexander, Kdinburgh, 547.
John, burgess of Edinburgh, 5G5 ; Catherine,
his (laughter, wife of . . . Makge, 5G5 ;
Isobella, his daughter, wife of . . . Inglis,
565 ; Margaret, his daughter, wife of John
Mason, 492, 5G5 ; Mariota, his daughter
(1550), 565.
De la vale, .Sir Robert, 17.
Dempster (Dempstar) of Ardley, George (1590),
1199.
of Aiichtirles, Thomas (1590), 1199; Jean,
his wife, sei'. Leslie ; James, their eldest son
and heir, 1199.
in, or of, Halrony, Charles (1556), 648, 813;
Charles, his son, 648, 813, 816, 1385, 1514;
Helen, his spouse, sec Lind.say and Gardyne ;
Charles, his son, 1514; Margaret, Elspet, and
Isobel, his daughters, 1514; Marjorie, also
his daughter, wife of William Carnegie, 1514;
John, son of Charles (l.jit9), 1385, 1392, 1465,
1512, 1514-1518.
of Carraldston, William (1548), 545.
of Easter Inglismaldie, James (1607), 1514.
Andrew, in Dalkeith (1612), 1646.
Charles (1522), 334.
David (1472), 165.
George, citizen of Brechin (1604), 1465.
Jasper, bailie of Inverness (1570), 854, 880,
1111.
Matthew, citizen of Brechin (1599), 1385.
Robert, clothier in Bri-sto (1621), 1859.
William, portioner of Ivihluflf (1749), 3178.
Christian, wife of James Ramsay, minister
at Tannadice (1607), 1514.
Dempstertoun, Andrew, in Kinross (1631), 2098.
Robert, portioner of Auchtermuchty (1622),
1912.
William, in Auchtermuchty (1643), 2336.
Denholm (Denholme, Denum, Dennum, Dcuoum)
of Westscheill, Robert, elder (1628), 2023;
Robert, younger, 2023.
. James, in Blackford, brother of John, in
Colinton (1678), 2777-2780.
John of, of Unthank (1371), 59.
John (1576), 935.
John, in Colinton, and Mawers Mill (1668),
2632, 2633, 2637, 2711, 2727 ; deceased,
2777-2779, 30.')7 ; Elizabeth, his wife, see
Calderwood.
John, Wright, burgess of Edinburgh (1678),
2778.
Patrick (1550), 564 ; Patrick, younger, his
son, 564.
William, burgess of Edinburgh (1594), 1290.
Dennistoun (Danielston,l)anzelstour,l)enzolstown,
Dennestoun) of Cougrane, William (1452),
136.
of Tillichewan, John, 781 ; Robert, his sob
and heir (1575), 781, ser p. 755.
Andrew, in Craitingaw (1592), 1250.
Mr. Archibald, in Rutherglen (1667), 2613.
James, notary public (1.153), 614.
in Liukinn of Abbotshall (1656), 2488;
Christian, his wife, sec Boswell.
Mr. John, rector of Dysart (1545). 493, 526.
Dennistoun, John, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh
(1640), 22S1, 2283: Cristiua, his wife, sec
M'Call ; David, Alexander, and Jonct, their
children, 2281.
Katherine, wife of David Halket (1545), 493.
Margaret, wife of Adam Couper of Gogar
(1604), 1468.
Denoon (Dcnone, Deniine, Donune, Dunein, Dun-
none, Dunzein) of Daveistone, John (1545),
495.
Thomas, in, or of. Little Miltoun of Feme
(1576), 935, 949 ; Janet, his wife, src Munro.
of Little Milton, Thomas (1634), 2159, 2433,
2436.
David, bailie of Canongate (1701), 2998.
Serjeant in Inverness (1736), 3133.
Donald, abbot of the Moniistery of Fearnc
(1526), 354, 411.
miller in Fearn (1670), 2668, 2721,
2738, 2753.
John, smith (1543), 481.
in Fearn (1670), 26.)8.
William, merchant, burgess of Tain (1653),
2433.
in Feme (1653), 2436, 2543 (?).
miller in Fearn (1673), 2721, 2745.
Denys, William, in Hanchissyde (1536), 402.
Deroy, John, in Balronye (1567), *S16.
Deskford (Desforde), James, lord (1628), 2017 ;
afterwards lirst Earl of Findlater.
Despenser, William (1425), SI.
Deuchar (Du(juhir, Dewquhir), Alexander, servitor
of George Symmer of Balzordy (1514), 1088.
James, cot-town of Ruthven (1562), 738.
Dewar (l)ev.-ir) of Nether Lassodie, David (1617),
1766; Patrick, his brother, 176U.
Archibald, in Edinburgh (1608), 153S.
George, brewer in Edinburgh, 1459 (?), 1634,
1719, 2546 ; George, his son and heir (1612),
1634, 1719, 1720, 2546.
Mr. George (1610), 1579.
James, servitor to James Armour (1720),
3090.
Sir John (1546), 511.
John, in Duns, notary (1617), 1776, 1777,
1902, 2029, 2262, 2279, 2427.
younger, in Duns, notary (1639), 2262,
2.599, 2634, 2651, 2833; William, his son,
2634.
in Pittedie (1666), 2609; Mr. David,
writer in Edinburgh, Ids son, 2609.
in Edinburgh (1699), 2979.
Merlay, in South Foid (15S1), 1029.
Patrick, brother-gernian of David Dewar of
Nether Lassodie (1617), 1766.
. burgess of Dunfermline (1621), 1853.
Thomas (14.38), 117.
tenant in Edington (1563), 752, 793.
William, Haddington (1545), 401.
in Southfoid (1581), 1017; Jonct, his
spouse, see Stevinson.
Bessie, bedeswoman of .St. Leonard's Hospital,
near Dunfermline (1615), 1736.
Dick (Dik) of Braid, Sir William, burgess, bailie,
and provost of Edinburgh (1612), 1649;
(1631), 2096, 2281, 2315, 2657, 2S34 ; Sir
INDEX OF PERSONS
813
Andrew, his son, see of Craighonse ; Mr.
Alexander, hia son, "2834.
Dick of Braid, William, his grandson, 2G57.
of Craighouse, Sir Andrew, son of Sir William
Dick of Braid (lUSo), 2834.
Alexander, writer, Edinljurgh (1018), 1807,
3109 ; Agnes, his wife, net Wilkie ; Archi-
bald, their son, 1807,3109; Alexander, his
brother, 3109.
Andrew, in St. Andrews, deceased (1637),
2219.
writer in Elgin (1G80), 2793.
David, servitor to Gideon Weir, writer in ,
Lanark (l(i2S), 2023. |
mariner in Largo (1705), 3020. '
Gilbert, bailie of Edinburgh (1586), 1112,
1338 (?).
James, in Dalkeith (1627), 2002, 2332.
in Wester Coldoun (1656), 2191, 2497,
2518, 2519, 2680, 2701, 2771 ; John, his only
son, 2680, 2701, 2771.
younger, deacon of the weavers in
Kirkcaldy (1669), 2646.
John (1530), 380.
in Coldoun (16o9), 1567.
-younger in Dalkeith (1612), 1626, 1851,
1873.
2126.
■ servitor to John Gilmour, W.S. (1633),
in Mains of Blairquhan (1624), 1957.
burgess of Dysart (1635), 2176.
Sesher in Dalkeith (1643), 2333.
- junior, burgess of Queensferry (1671),
2676, 2677.
- Quentin, in Dalmellington (1717), 3084.
• portioner of Erriff (1717), 3084.
Robert, in Kinghorn Wester, decease.l (1G31),
2095.
writer in Lanark (1694), 2919.
William, in Dalkeith (1671), 2680 ; Thomas,
his son, 2680.
Katherine, wife of William Bisset, surgeon,
Edinburgh, 133S.
Dickie (Dickey, Dycky), James, in Auldtoun( 1632),
2100.
Margaret, relict of .John Mitchell, innkeeper
in Edinburgh, and then of William Don, also
innkeeper there (1731), 3118.
Marion, wife of Andrew Johnstone, Kil-
maurs (1557), 67S.
Rachel, wife of James Miller of Townhead
of Barnwell (1685), 2839.
Dickson (Dicsone, iJicsoiiu, Diukesoun, Dickieson,
Dickiesoun, Dicksone, Dicksoun, Dikeson,
Dikesoun, Dikiesoun, Dikkesoun, Dik,soun,
Dixson, Dyksone) of Biichtrig, Robert [in B.]
(1566), 802, 804; Elizabeth, his wife, see
Macdougall.
Hubert, his son (1566), 802, 804;
(\m>), 1197, 1408, 1409, 1413, 1490
tain, 1491, 1519, 1520, 1521, 1.523,
1823-25 ; Isobella, his wife, Kte Home.
of Ciirberry, Sir Robert, eldest son and heir
of Sir Robert of luveresk (1737), 3135, 3154 ;
Dame Isobel, his wife, see Douglas.
— — of Inveresk and Sornbeg, Sir Robert (1700),
of B.
; Cap-
1524,
2984, 3005, 3154 ; Sir Robert, bis son, see of
Carberry.
Dickson of Kennetsydeheuch, John (1614), 1714.
of Overmains, Robert, younger (1592), 1234.
of Westerew, John (1600), 1412.
of Winkstoun, John, younger (1566), 796.
Adam (1522), 337.
in Lcitholm Volt (1600), 1413.
Mr. Alexander (1592), 12.33, 12.34.
Alexander, in Ednam (1614), 1714.
Andrew, servant of Alexander Home of
North Berwick, 1164 (?) ; (1591), 122.5.
younger, in St. Andrews (1637), 2208.
weaver in Kelso (1667), 2614.
Charles, in the Potterrow (1598), 1350, 1351,
1353, 1.366, 1.369.
David, burgess of Edinburgh, 1338 (?);
counter warden of the mint, accountant of
the mint (1600), 1408, 1409, 1412, 1413, 1490,
1491, 1519-1521.
writer in Edinburgh (1741), 3154.
Edmund, Berwickshire (15.55), 637.
Edward, notary public (1538), 426,466, 528.
George (1519)," 3 16.
notary in Prestonpans (1601), 1416,
1489, 2365.
in Potterrow (1634), 2142.
Henry, burgess of Edinburgh (1438), 118,
137. 176; Mariota, his daughter, wife of
Walter Young, 137.
James (1616), 1748.
^ John (1450), 129.
citizen of St. Andrews (1473), 167.
- Sir John, rector of the parish church of
Pentland (1521), 329.
- John, burgess of North Berwick (1556),
661 ; Serjeant there, 799.
portioner of Quhitsumlawes (1600),
1412.
servant to Preston of that Ilk (1602),
142S.
in Dalkeith (1612), 1646.
in Ednam (1614), 1714.
in Canongate (1614), 1717.
in Bristo or Potterraw (1621), 1859,
1861, 2094, 2141, 2164, 2230.
in Crail (1632), 2103, 2570.
in Tranent (1664), 2.580; Janet, his
wife, see Lock.
Mr. John, minister at Rutherglen, deceased
(1717), 3084 ; John, his son, 30S4 ; Barbara,
wife of younger John, see Thomson.
John, servant of Robert Dundas of Arniston
(1746), 3166.
Matthew, writer in Dalkeith (1726), 3108.
Patrick, servitor to George Home (1589),
1182.
merchant in Edinburgh (1600), 1404.
— Richard (1531), 383.
Robert, [Northberwickl 19.5.
Berwickshire (1555), 629.
GuUane (1557), 679.
[Haddinyton, 156(1] 722. 726.
in Murelield (1583), 1055.
(1.584), 1083.
(1593), 1255, 1279.
«14
CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS
Dickson, Robert, jiortioner of Quliitsumlawes
(IGU(I), 14i;{.
Thomas, citizen of St. Andiews (147.')), 167.
Mr. Thomas, dean of Restalrig (l.lS'i), 3SG.
Thomas, burgess of North Berwick (1550),
661.
— bur<,'ess of Haddington (1567), S27.
in Edinburgh, deceased (16-)H), 23H.3.
William, Berwickshire (1555), G;}7.
near Newbattle (15SU), UldS, Ill(i5.
in Leitholm Green (KiOO), 1413.
elder, in Kduam (1014), 1714.
younger, in Kdnam (1614), 1/14.
in Ednam (1614), 1714.
messenger in West Ucston (1644),
2343.
Mr deceased (162S), 21)22.
Anna, wife of James .lameson, younger,
merchant in Kelso (16S1), 2SU2.
• Elizabeth, wife of Alexander Barton, burgess
of Edinburgh, 375.
Isabel (Esobel), wife of John Haswell of
Murefield, 310.
• Isabella, mother of James Borthwick of
Kirklandhill (15S7), U43.
Janet, wife of (ieorgo Cant, burge.ss of Edin-
burgh, 375.
Janet, wife of Andrew Brownfield, Pittle-
sheuch (1555), 02S, 620, 037, 1130.
Digby of Hutton Bushell, Henrietta, deceased,
spinster (17><S), 3272.
Dikpo, William, in Kdnara (1614), 1714.
Dillon, John, writer in (il.-vsgow (17SI'), 3251.
Dingwall (Dingwell) of Killdone, John (15S8),
115S.
John, clerk of Crail, notary (1021), 1890,
2411.
Dingwall (Dignvell), parson of, Mr. Thomas Ker
(1580), 1120.
pursuivant, John Yellowlees (1603), 1433.
Dirleton, James, Earl of, deceased (1650), 2410 ;
Elizabeth, his daughter, wife of William,
Duke of Hamilton, 2410.
Dirleton, minister at (1653), Mr. John M'Ghie,
2443.
Diahington (Dischingtoiin, Dishingtoune), John, [of
Ardros] grandfather of William D., infra,
386.
of Ardros, George (1529), 375.
William, Har (1532), 375 (?) ; grandson
of John, 3S6.
Thomas, deceased (1 598), 3314; Bar-
bara, his wife, see Sandilands ; Thomas, his
sou and heir, 3314; Elizabeth, his wife, see
Scott; Laurence, David, and Wdliam, also
sons of elder Thomas, and Agnes, Eupham,
and Elizabeth, his daiighters, p. 750 note.
George, notary (1691), 2889, 3o71.
James (1529), 375.
Martin, in Newburn, citizen of St. Andrews
(1572), 871.
Peter, in Balclavie (1598), 3314.
Thomas (1481), 1H3.
William, citizen of St. Andrews (1572), 871.
Janet, wife of William Rigof Carberry(1668),
2639, 2654.
Dishington, Jean, deceased, wife of Gavin Hamil-
ton of Kaploeh (l.-i98), .3314.
Margaret, wife of James Hamilton of Hoch-
bank (1598), 3314.
wife of James Hamilton of Long Her-
miston (1612), 1647. [t Same as jireceding.]
wife (if lato Andrew Robertson of
Troistrie (1714), 3071.
Doan, .\rthur, in Ardow (1667), 2625.
Dobie (Doby), Francis (1550), 047.
John, Edinburgh (1462), 148.
baker in Dalkeith (1656), 2486, 2702.
Mungo (1709), 3051.
Richard, dean of guild of Edinburgh (1612),
1634, 16.35, 1734(?).
Dobbie, James, notary in Cumbernauld (1665),
2596.
Dodds (Doddis, Dodis), James, in Bristo (1655),
2471.
John (1402), 150.
Thomas, miller in Ednam (1642), 2301.
Doig (Dog, Doge, Dowg) of Ballingrew, David
(1635), 2165, 2231.
of Dunrobin, James (1627), 1993.
James, burgess of Auchtermuchty (1667),
2612.
John (1491), 379.
Stephen, [St. Andrews] 194.
Dollar (Dolour), vicar of (1569), Sir Henry Balfour,
849.
Don (Done) of Newton, Ale.xander (1004), 2582,
2590, 2591, 2605, 2607, 2088, 2099; Sir
Alexander, 2732 ; deceased, 2739, 285«, 2804 ;
Dame Isobel, his wife, see Smith ; Alexander,
their second son, see of Ravelaw.
of Ravelaw, Alexander, son of late Sir Alex-
ander Don of Newton (1674), 2732, 2739,
2858, 2804.
of Rutherford, Alexander (1099), 2981.
Alexander, servitor to Graham of Baldovie
(1592), 1248.
clerk of Kelso (1642), 2301.
writer in Fidinburgh, 2418, deceased
(1672), 2688; Patrick, W.S., his son, de-
ceased (1072), 2620 (?), 2088.
Archibald, notary (1075), 2739.
James, notary in Doune (1637), 2221.
clerk of Kelso ( 1 004), 2582, 2590, 2607.
Mr. James, advocate, burgess of Jedburgh
(1719), 30S8.
John, merchant in Edinburgh (1732), 3125.
Laurence (1530), 410.
Patrick, servant to Alexander Don, clerk of
Kelso (1042), 2301.
bailie of Kelso (1606), 2607 [perhaps
the preceding] ; Alexander, his eldest son,
2607.
William (1534), 390.
deceased, innkeeper in Edinburgh
(1731 ), 31 18 ; Margaret, his relict, xec Dickie.
Donald, James, deceased, tenant in Foddismill
(1090), 2950; Robert, his son, 2950.
.John, tenant. Over Katrine, Ayrshire, 548 ;
Andrew, his son (1549), 548.
Donaldson (Donaldsone), Alexander, bailie of Jed-
burgh (1495), 225.
INDEX OF PERSONS
815
Donaldson, Alexander, notary public (l.l.'JQ), 698,
7U3.
Alexandor Koy, in Edinmarnacbtie (157*4),
897.
Andrew, burgess of Auchterarder (1611),
1610; John, his son, 1610; Janet, wife of
John, see Keid.
burgess of I'eith (KilS), 1079.
Sir David, notary (1.574), 901.
David, portioner of Kotheris (1007), 2024.
— — Edward, servitor to William Pitcairn of that
Ilk (lOoG), '248.1
Finlay, burgess of Inverness (1556), 638,
854, 1111; Madge, his daughter, wife of
Gilbert Duflf there, S.-)4, 1111.
James, burgess of Auchtermuohty (1066),
2602.
John (1518), 313.
merchant in Stirling (1597), 1336.
servitor of William Gibson, notary
(1598), 1343, 134.5.
. ■ in Bristo (1010), 1584, 199.5.
SirMichael, canonof St. Andrews(1521),329.
Paul, merchant, Edinburgh (1550), 659.
Mr. Robert (1025), 1959.
William, servitor to .lames Stenhouse (1656),
2489.
.Jonet, niece of the late David Donaldson,
and wife of Jamos Pret (1579), 977.
Donatsoun, Robert (1546), 510.
Dott (Dote), Friar John. .SVi Friars.
Dougall (Dowgall), John, Edinburgh (1550), 565.
John, Kirlvcaldy (1579), 977.
younger, Edinburgh (1.586), 1 131, 1719,
2459.
messenger (1599), 1375.
Robert, merchant (1615), 1724.
Thomas (1.5G7), 82.5.
Douglas, William, [first] Earl of (1359), 46.
Archibald, [third] Earl of (1397), S3.
[fifth] Earl of, Duke of Touraine, etc.
(1432), 109; Lieutenant-General of Scotland
(1438), 117, 122.
William, [eighth] Earl of (14431, 122.
James, [ninth] Earl of (1452), 134 n.
William, [first] Marquis of (1647), 2376.
James, [second] Marquis of. Lord of Dud-
hope, etc. (1695), 2928.
Duke of, Archibald (1753), 3194.
Douglas (Dowglas, Duglas) of Airtland, Mr. .John
(1603), 1448, 1486.
of Baitfurd, James (1604), 1467.
of Borgue (Brog), Hugli, 695 ; James, his
son (1558), 695.
of Brokhoilis, Mr. Richard (1606), 1497.
of Casailis, James (1479), I7S.
of Cavers, Archibahl, knight (1459), 144.
William (1574), 888.
Sir William (1637), 2210; .John, his
son, sheriflf-depute of Roxburgh, 2210.
of (Uattie, Robert, deceased (1656), 2488;
Mr. George, his son, 2488.
of Nether Crawmynnd, Alexander, macer
(1617), 1784.
of Dalkeith, Sir James (1397), 83, 90; Sir
James, his heir (141((), 90.
Douglas of Drumgarland, Robert (1630), 2070 ;
Agnes, his wife, sec Kay.
of Drumlanrig, Sir James (1603), 1448.
William, provost of Lincluden College
(1616), 1757.
of Fastcastle, Archibald (1606), 1497.
of Glenbervie, Archibald (1558), 690.
William, younger of, designed of Kem-
nay, 690.
Sir William, baronet (1629), 2034.
Sir Robert (172s), 3110, 3111.
of Over Gogar, James (1627), 2001 ; James,
bis son, 2001.
of Hairlaw, Archibald (1050), 2414.
of Little Harwood, John (1583), 1057;
William, his son and apparent heir, 1057.
of Hawthornden, James (1572), 876.
John (1585), 1099; Thomas, his son,
1099 ; William and Patrick, brothers of
Thomas, 1099.
of Helenhill, Sir George (1594), 1283.
of Ivelie, William (1623), 1917, 1990, 1991.
of Kennetstoun, John (1591), 1220.
of Killewarrand, John (1023), 1916.
of Kilspindie, Archibald (1543), 479.
Patrick (1621), 1K89.
- of Kirkiiess, William (1630), 2071.
- of Knightsrig, Mr. William, advocate (1600),
1397, 1823-25.
- of Loehleven, William (1 566), 809, 873.
William (1584), 1082.
- of Lumsdaine, Archibald, son of Archibald
D. of Tofts (1027), 1985, 1990, 1991, 2279;
deceased, 2653, 2084. See a/so of Wliit-
cheater. Margaret, his first wife, see Mori-
son ; Margaret, his second wife, see Lyil ;
John, his eldest son by his second wife
(1669), 2653.
Archibald, his son by first wife (1639),
2262, 2684.
- of Mordington (Mordentoun), William (1480),
179.
- of Muldearg, Hector, elder (1633), 2159.
Hector (1653), 243.3, 2436, 2540, 2553 ;
deceased, 2619, 2636, 2753 ; Robert, his
eldest son, deceased (1661), 2553.
- Hector, nephew of Hector (sKpra) (1667),
2619, 26.58, 2668, 2707, 2717, 2720, 2745,
2753, 2772, 2932 ; Margaret, his wife, see
Ros.
-of Peirstoun, Sir William, knight (1391),
93.
- of Pendreich, Archibald, natural son of the
Regent Morton (1577), 947.
- of Pumphcrston, John (1556), 649 ; Robert,
his uncle, 649.
loseph (1591), 1217.
- of Little Rauy, James (1673), 2720.
- of Roberton, Sir James (1410), 90.
- of Ruffil, John (1569), 840.
- of Rumgally, George, brother-german of
William Douglas of Loehleven (1566), 809,
873, 1071, 1082. See a/so of Helenhill.
M.irgaret, his daughter, lo71.
- of Spott, Sir Archibald (1619). 1824, 1901.
- of Stenhouse, John, deceased (1708), 3049 ;
816
CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS
Isabella and Henrietta, his daughters and
heirs, 3049.
Douglas of Tofts, Archibald (IC07), 1519, 1520,
1524, 1S23-2.'), 1845; deceased, hSTH, 1SS2,
1889, 1890, 1985, 1990, 1991 ; Alison, his
widow, nee Home : William, liis ekkst son,
infra ; Archibald, his eldest son by said
Alison, see of Lumsdainc and Whitchester ;
John, brother-german of younger Archibald,
2279.
William, eldest son of preceding (1619),
182.S, 1870, 1880, 1882, 1889, 189G, 1985.
of Torthorwald, .James (1587), 1 150.
■ of Whitchester, Archibald, son of Archibald
D. of Tofts (1G22), 1906, 2262. See cUxo of
Lumsdaine. Margaret, his wife, see Morison.
of Whitrig, Thomas, apparent (1637), 2210.
of Whittingham, William, .Senator of the
Supreme Court of Justice (1587), 1147.
Sir Archibald (1621), 1889, 23S5.
[Archibald, Ui.")(;], 2481.
Alexander (1525), 351 ; James and Walter,
hia brothers, 351.
Mr. Alexander, [Glasgow. 1559] 709.
Alexander, Edinburgh (1503), 758.
in North Berwick, deceased (1011),
1607.
bishop of Moray (1615), 1726.
macer(1614), 1711, 1862, 1918.
in Leith (1634), 2149.
VV.S. (1647), 2377.
brother - natural of late Archibald
Douglas of Whittingham (1648), 2385.
- Andrew, miicer (1661), 2549, 2639, 2685.
-Archibald (1546), 522.
- Mr. Archibald (1574), 887, 1147.
- Archibald, macer (1013), 1094, 1711, 1784.
servitor to William, Earl of Morton
(1027), 2002.
in Edinburgh (1643), 2320.
- David, bailie (1497) of Jedburgh, 230.
prebendary of Lundeiff (1542), 460.
(1592), 1233,
943.
2109;
Katherine,
brother of sixth
- Florence, Fifeshire (1576)
- Mr. Gavin, in Elgin (1632)
his wife, sie Brodie.
- George of. See Angus.
- George, master of Angus,
Earl of A. (1522), 341.
brother [natural] of James, fourth
Earl of Morton, 653-55.
— brother of William Douglas of Loch-
leven. Sec of Rumgally and Helenhill.
natural son of the Regent Morton
(1577), 947.
in Strabrock (15S3), 1057.
servitor to Willi.am, Earl of Morton
(1591), 1220.
in Dalkeith (lOOS), 1536.
- Mr. George, advocate, H.M. Solicitor for
tithes (1743), 3162.
- Hector, in Ardoch (1574), 890, 1211, 1448 ;
John, his natural son, 1211, 1448 ; Elizabeth,
wife of .John, sci Binnie.
- (Dugulas) Hector, in Tain (1011), 1022.
- Hector, Androwson, in Feme (1034), 2159.
Douglas, Sir Henry (1385). 08.
Henry, servitor of the Earl of Morton (1609),
1560.
in Monktonhall (1617), 1765.
merchant in Dunfermline (1018), 1S04.
Mr. Hugh, canon of Gl.asgow, Aberdeen,
and Dunblane (1409), 157, 109.
Hew, burgess of Edinburgh (1531), 382;
Marion, his wife, see Brown.
James, 'armiger' (1465), 153.
Mr. James, rector of Lumlair (1511), 283.
Sir James, notary public (1540), 518.
James, Dalkeith (1550), 053-55.
student, deceased (1569), 848.
natural son of the Regent Morton
(1577), 947.
commendator of Melrose (1584), 1074,
1196, 1197, 1206, 1220.
in Haddington, deceased (1608), 1537.
— — portioner of Over Gogar (1009), 1,566,
1507, 1887, 2001, 2002, 2071, 2073, 2107;
James, his son, 2001 ; William, also his son,
2107, 2170.
servant to James, Lord Torphichen
(1612), 1662.
Edinburgh (1015), 1734; Susanna, his
wife, see Binning.
macer (1617), 1784, 18S6.
brother of Archibald Douglas of Tofts
(1619), 1823, 1825; either he or another
being referred to in 1824.
waiter and notary (1621), 1880, 1917,
1953, 2001 (?).
' attending His Majestie for . . . Scottea
affaires' (162.3), 1917.
in Cartmoire (1031), 2091.
servitor of John Ker of Littledeuu
(1634), 2157.
in Cowrans (1037), 2222.
Mr. James, chamberlain to the Viscount of
Dudhope (1656). 2490.
Sir James, brother of [eighth] Earl of Morton
(1049), 2948.
Colonel James (1685), 2829.
James, in Haddington (1715), 3077.
John (1520), 321.
in Dunkeld (1556), 653-55.
archbishop of St. Andrews (1574), 887,
910, the date of which should be 1573.
(1574), 887.
Mr. John, in Craigincune (1574), 890.
rector of Kilbride, and perpetual chap-
lain of the altar of the Holy Cross, in the
collegiate church of Dalkeith (1575), 919,
920, 991, 99.5, 1118, 1178, 1187; William,
his natural son, 1118, 1178.
John, at Lasswade (1585), 1099.
bailie and burgess of Crail (1590), 1209,
1310, 1495 ; Helen, his wife, we Wood.
Haddington, deceased (1017), 1770.
servitor of William, Earl of Morton
(1633), 2129.
brother-german of Archibald Douglas
of Lumsdaine (1040), 2279.
macer of the Privy Council (1043),
2329, 2342, 2469.
INDEX OF PERSONS
817
Douglas, John, in Dalkeith (1656), 2497, 2518.
macer of the Court of Session (1670),
2659.
brother of [eighth] Earl of Jlorton
(1696), 2948.
servant to John M'GIashan (1783),
3258.
Mark, notary (1G07), 1527.
Sir Ninian, vicar of Stobo, chaplain of the
rood altar in the church of Dalkeith (1551),
591, 610, 677, 679, 744.
Patrick, brother of Thomas Douglas, fiar of
Hathernden, 876 (?) (15S5), 1099.
Peter, Culross (1565), 782, 818.
Richard, in Musselburgh (1576), 939.
Robert (1472), 165.
(1550), 566.
[Glenbervie, 1558] 690.
(1565), 783.
in Hoppringle (1567), 824.
Mr. Rol)ert, provost of Liiicluden(1604), 1467.
Robert (1617), 1765.
portioner of Inveresk (1669), 2654.
in Dalkeith (1678), 2779, 2780.
bailie of Musselburgh (1686), 2847.
elder, soapboiler in Leith (1709), 3161 ;
Helen, his wife, see Hunter ; Robert, their
eldest son, 3161 ; Margaret, his daughter,
3161.
younger, merchant in Leith (1743),
3161.
Mr. Umfrid (1544), 489.
Mr. Samuel, in Coldingham (1708), 3041.
Walter, in Tain (158S), 1158.
William, canon of the coUegiate church of
Abernethy (1476), 169.
Mr. William, deceased (1569), 840; John,
his natural son, 840.
William, natural son of the Regent Morton
(1.577), 947.
brothergerman of Thomas Douglas,
fiar of Hathernden (1585), 1099.
• servitor to William, Earl of Morton
(1627), 20U:
portioner of Over Gogar (1635), 2170.
smith in Feme (16.53), 2436.
merchant in Dalkeith (1710), 3059;
Elizabeth, his wife, see Douglas.
ill Haddington (1715), 3077.
- Dame Agnes, wife of Archibald, Earl of
Argyll (1605), 1492.
- Barbara, bedeswoman of St. Leonard's
Hospital, Dunfermline (1615), 1736.
- Elizabeth, wife of William Douglas, Dalkeith
(1710), 3059.
- Henrietta, wife of Mr. Thomas Ur(|uhart of
Braelangwell, minister of the gospel (1670),
2667, 2734. 2748, 2861.
- Dame Isobel, wife of Sir Robert Dickson of
barberry (1737), 3135, 3154.
- .Jean, Lady Wolmet, mother of James
Kdmiston or Edmonstone (1642), 2312.
- Margaret, wife of William Fernv, fiar of that
Ilk (1.583), 1071.
- Marion, wife of James Cockburn of Chouslie
(1583), 1061.
Douglas, Mariota, wife of Cuthbert, Lord Kil-
maurs (149S), 236.
Dounes, John, weaver in Nethertown of Cambas-
nethan (1692), 2897.
Dow (Dowe) of Arnehall, John (1653), 2446;
Henry, his brothergerman, 2446.
Alexander, in Xenthorn (1673), 2715, 2716.
Andrew, writer in Edinburgh (1655), 2469.
Archibald (1.597), 1329.
Henry, servitor of John, Earl of Mar (161 3),
1680, 1929, 2044.
brother-german of John Dow of Arne-
hall (1653), 2446.
writer and notarv (1656), 2485, 2616.
Hugh, in Highfield of Kerslaud (1707), 3032.
William, Inverness, 403 ; Donald, his son
(1536). 403 : Magie Neyn Finlaye, mother of
Donald, 403.
Dowdeswell, Hon. Richard, commissioner of H.M.
Excise in Scotland (1743), 3161.
Dowie, James, servitor of Mr. Umphrey Blinsele
(1590), 1203.
notary (1603), 1448.
Onuphrie, writer in Edinburgh (1631), 2094.
Down (Doune) and Connor, bishoj) of (1771), 3228.
Downald, Patrick, [Jedburgh] 267.
Downie (Downye), .Tames, deceased, merchant in
Edinburgh (17.59), 3208.
WiUiam, notary (1643), 2328.
Alison, wife of James Carstairs, younger son
and heir of James Carstairs, portioner of
Strathkinnes (1583), 1063.
Doxford, Robert of (1425), 102.
Dreghorn (Dregarne), Sir John, chaplain (1487),
197.
Dreghorn, ministers of —
Mr. WiUiam Shaw (1629), 2031.
Mr. William Lindsay (1635), 2161 ; (1638),
2246; (16,39), 2271.
Dron, .John, weaver, burgess of Perth (1631 ), 2079,
2080, 2081 ; Katherine, his wife, set Morris.
Druippis, .James, servitor of George Dickson,
notary (1601), 1416.
Drummond, James, Earl of Perth, deceased
(17.33), 3127; Mr. John, his second son. 3127.
of Perth, James (17.33), 3127, 3175, 3176.
of Balloch, George, deceased (1696), 2948 :
Marjory Grahame, his second wife, 2948 :
Archibald, their son, deceased, 2948 : David,
also their son, 2948 ; George, son of David,
2948.
of Blair, George (1581), 1021.
of Cardneis, James (1584), 1075.
of Carnock, Alexander (1751), 3186.
of Crullie, William (1570), 8,52.
of Drummonkrinoch, David (1664), 2579.
of Grange, Mr. William (17.331. 3127.
of luverniiiy, David, eldir (1707), 3033.
David, younger (1707). 3033.
of KirkhiU, John, younger (1611), 1610
of Leuoch, John (1664), 2579.
of Logic Almond, Sir John, second brother
of the Earl of Perth (1673), 2703.
Thomas (1716), 3080, 3095, 3105;
Mrs. Grizel, his wife, set Leslie.
John, aide-de-camp to the King of
:JL
818
CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS
Prussia and burgess of St. Andrews (17.''>-),
31!»0, SUM.
Drummoud o! Logie Almond, William, burgess
of Perth (178S), 3'-'6i).
of Mailer, Patrick (1730), 3147.
of Meggiuch, Mr. John (17.33), 3127, 314.">.
of Miilhope, Sir Alexander, deceased (1621),
1860, 1872.
of Milnab, Sir George, provost of Edinburgh
(168.5), 2828, 28.32.
of Kiccarton, Henry (1.577), 947.
William (1637), 221 1.
Archibald, in Canongate (1812), 3300 : Mar-
garet, his wife, deceased, sec M'Ewan ;
William, their eldest son, lieutenant in Royal
Artillery, 3300, 3301.
David (1")22), 341.
Mr. David, sheriff-depute of Edinburgh
(168.')), 283.).
George, burgess of Perth (l."i!)2), 1240.
elder, maltman, burgess of Crail
(1691), 2889 : George, his eldest son, 2889.
provost of Edinburgh (1726), 3109;
commissioner of excise (1743), 3161 ; lord
provost (17()4), 3221.
James, squire (14,")S), 143.
under-sheriff of Perth, notary (1574),
896.
commendator of Inchaffray (1575),
930.
. in Rochip (l.">94), 1287.
in Queensferry (1071). 2677.
in Aberuehil (17.')6), 3199.
John, sipiire (14.">8), 143.
( 1 .->22), 334.
'carpentarius' (1522), 337.
(l.")2S), .372.
brother of George Drummoud, burgess
of Perth (l.">92), 1240.
• Mr. John, brother-gerraan of late Sir Alex-
ander Drummond of Midhope (1G21), 1866,
1872.
. notary (1638), 2237.
Sir Malcolm (1385), 08.
Maurice, squire (1458), 143.
Patrick, in Broeh (1607), 1.526.
notary (1610), 1586, 1610, 1964.
Thomas, M.A., student at St. Andrews
(1737), 3134; LL.D. (1744), 3165; member
of H.M. Royal Company of Archers (1747),
3170; burgess of Musselburgh (1749), 3180.
Mr. W.alter, rector (1495), of Forteviot, 224.
William, squire (1458), 143.
prebendary i>f Crieff (15()9), 840.
Mr. William, notary (1.592), 1240,
William Abernethy, bishop of Edinburgh
(1788), .3273.
Isobella, wife of Walter Graham, Gartur
(1667), 2616.
Mary, relict of John Reddoch of Laggan
(1739), 3145.
Drybnrgh, commendator of, David Erskine (1561),
727, 969, 1006, 1077.
monks of (1561) —
Robert Anderson, sub-prior, 727.
Patrick Purwas, 727.
Dryburgh, monks of [contiiiurd) —
Keutigern (Mungo) Wilson, 727; (1580),
1006: (15S4), 1077.
Robert My 11, 727 :( 1 580), 1006 ; ( 1 584 ), 1077.
•lohn Ruderfurd, 727.
Andrew Corsnop, 727.
James Jameson, 727 ; (1580), 1006.
John SymsDun, 727.
William Wilsone, 727.
Dryburgh, David, servitor of David Preston of
Craigraillar (1641), 2287.
Mr. John, [.St. Andrews] G66.
William, servant of Sir James Johnstone of
Westerhall (1670), 2662.
Dryburn (Dryburne), Janet, wife of John .\yton,
gardener in Potterrow (1610), 1584.
Drylaw, John, wright in Westquarter (1697),
2953.
Drysdale (Drysdell, Drysdaill), Alexander, in Pil-
rig (1658), 2528.
James, in Bowhouse of Sauchie (1604), 1466.
Thomas, tenant of the Drum (1563), 761.
Drywood, John, esquire (1657), 2500.
Duddingston (Dudingstoun, Dudinstoun) of Sand-
furd, Stevin, deceased (1602), 3314 ; Stephen,
his son (1602-11), 3314.
David, burgess of Crail (1664), 2578.
John, younger, in mill of Murcamhouse
(1572), 871.
in Murcauimows (1587), 1 137.
Patrick, portioner of Kiucajde (1590), 1379
Patrick, his son, 1379.
Stephen, in Elie (1598), 3314 ; Agues Gour-
lay, his wife, 3314.
Elen, wife of John Lundy of Strathairlie
(1577), 948.
Dnddingston (Dudingstone), vicar of (1566), Sir
William Blackwood, 803.
Dudgeon (Dugeoun), David (1554), 618.
William, Haddington (1540), 446.
John, in Beanston (1602), 142.3.
Diiilhope, Viscount of, John | Scriuigeour, first],
deceased (1643), 2326, 2669.
James, [second] his son (1643), 2326,
2327; deceased (1644), 2344, 2669; Isabel,
his wife, see Ker.
John, his son (1644), 2.344, 2350-52,
2354, 2355, 2496. See also Scrimgeour and
Dundee.
Duff (Duf) of Braco, Alexander (1682), 2807.
of Diplo, WiUiam (1698), 2971.
Adam, advocate, sheriff-depute of Edinburgh
(1821), .330.5.
Alexander, younger, burgess of Inverness
(1600), 1399.
George, writer in Chanonry (1668), 2636.
Gilbert, burgess of Inverness (1570), 854,
967, 1111, 11.59 ; Madge, or Magote, his
wife, see Donaldson.
Sir James, Inverness (1543), 407.
James, notary (1635), 2102, 2186.
John, servitor of Roliert Gardiner, writer
(1601), 1414.
John, merchant in Dumfries (1707), 3036.
.lanet, ivife of George Bonyman, merchant
in Edinburgh (1590), 1203.
INDEX OF PERSONS
819
Duflfes, Robert, burgess of Banff (IG()8), 2032,
SO.SS.
Duff5e, William, in Leith (16.">.")), 2470.
Duguid (Dugude), Robert (1088), 2869.
Mr. William (1518), 314.
Dulbel, Simon, Kdinburgh (1420), 97.
Dumbarton, provost of, CutUbert Cunningham ,
(1586), 1118.
Dumfries, Earl of, William, first (1647), 2377.
William, second (1073), 2704.
Dumfries, provosts of buruh of —
John Corsan (1018), ^1798, 1799, 1802.
William Copland of Coliston (1707), 303G.
Robert Graham (1719), 3085.
■ bailies of —
Martin Newall (1093), 2910.
John Irving of Drumcoltran (1693), 2908.
Alexander Barclay (17o7), 3M30.
John Crosbie, merchant (1707), 3il30.
John Ewart (1707), 3u30.
John Rome, deceased (1707), 3036.
Dumfries, sheriff of (1659), James Crichton of St.
Leonard's, 2531.
Dun (Dwn, Dwne), David (1512), 287.
Herbert, commissary of Kirkcudbright, etc.
(1522), 339.
. James, [Jedburgh] 207.
John, in Easter Pitscottie (1719), 3(IS9.
William, [Cupar, 1534] 395.
Dunbar, Patrick, Earl of [d. 1231], 9, 10; Sir
William of, his son, 9, lit; Christiana, wife of
William, see Corbet.
George of. See March, Earl of.
John of. See Moray, Earl of.
Sir Patrick of, their brother [of Bele ?],
81.
Dunbar (Dumbar) of Birks, Colin (1070), 2667,
2801.
of Blantyre, John (1528), 366, 590.
of Boiggis, Robert, younger (1050), 2413.
of Cockburn, David of (1443), 122.
of Conze, James (1540), 518.
of Enterkine, David (1012), 1625, 2120.
of Kilnflitt, .James (174U), 3153.
of Mochrum, Captain George, younger, bur-
gess of Kdinburgh (1713), 3006.'
Sir James (1751), 31S0.
of Northfield, Sir Patrick (1753), 3190.
- — of Tarl>et, James (1592), 1235; Archibald,
his son, 1 235.
Adam, notary (1583), 1058, 1059.
— — Alexander, servitor of Thomas, commendator
of Feme (1576), 935.
bailie of Inverness (1655), 2460.
David (1512), 287.
Gavin, archbishop of Glasgow (153S), 428.
George, servitor of John Poison Robertson
in Inverness (1674), 2738.
George, elder, merchant in Inverness (1740),
3153.
Hugh, writer (16U), 3314.
James, merchant in Inverness (1675), 2753.
John, in Barmure (1557). 3313.
■ tailor, in Potterrow (1034), 2142.
. ■ — in Townbead of Barnwell, deceased
(1685), 2839.
Dunbar, Nicolas, notary (16.32), 2110.
Patrick, dean of Ross (1514), 305.
in Kilboyack (1015), 1729: Robert,
his son, 1729.
Robert, servitor to Murdoch, bishop of
Orkney (16.S3|. 2815.
Thom'as (1512), 2S7.
William, servitor to Mr. William Drummond
of Grange (1733), 3127.
Elizabeth of, wife of George, Earl of Huntly,
212.
Elizabeth, wife of Robert Eraser in Bmiach
(1740), 3153.
Janet, wife of James Hamilton of Schawfield
(1528), 306, .373.
wife of Ale.xander Rose of Holm (1546),
518.
Marjory, deceased, wife of David Rose of
Holm ( 1*627 ), 2008.
Dunbar, burgh of, bailies of —
Thomas Corsbie (1017), 1773.
John Mure (1617), 1773, 1774, 1775.
minister in (1586), Mr. Alexander Hume,
1123.
Dunblane, bishops of —
Abraham (1219), 5.
Adam Bellenden (1633), 2124.
Robert Leighton (1666), 20OO.
Mr. John Cristinson, chancellor of church
of (1458), 143.
chancellor of the church of (1560), 711;
tieasurer (1560), 71 1.
bailie of, William Blaikwood (1613), 1691.
commissaries of —
Mr. James Pont (1574), 904, 1022.
John Sinclair (1013), 1091.
presbytery of, 2272. n
Dunbreck of Urten, John (1636), 2192.
Walter, in Easter Urtanc (1636), 2193.
Duncan (Duncane) of Hoilhouse, William (1624),
1940.
of Lundie, Mr. Alexander (1733), 3127 : . . .,
his eldest son and heir, 3127.
of Ratho, James, clothier to the Queen
(1009), 1564, 1033 ; of R. (1020), 1839, 1844,
2191 ; deceased, 2334, 2021, 2038 ; Jean, his
daughter, wife of David Phin, 2191.
James.his SOD, 2621 ; Isabel, his widow,
tee Foulis.
Alexander, servant of Robert Murray (1599),
1379.
in Slains of Quhissilberrie (1600),
1388 ; David, his son, 1388.
Andrew, in Cupar, senior (1706), 3029.
in Cupar, junior (1700), 3029.
David (1575), 929.
(1581), 1028.
tailor in Brechin, ser\'itor to .John
Maitland there (103(1), 2065. 2067.
Gavin, in Abernethy (1629), 2043.
George, portioner, Auchtermuchty (1606),
2602.
Gilbert, in Colpnay (1620), 1839, 1844;
James, his son, 1S39, 1844.
— — James, in Musselburgh, deceased (1609),
1558.
820
CALENDAR OF T H P: LAlN(i t'HAKTEKS
Duncan, James servant of William Pitcairn of
that Ilk (UiSO), 'J48r).
mariner in Newhaven, deceased {1711),
306U ; Walter, cooper in Leith, his son and
heir, :10G().
Jeremia, burgess of Linlithgow (1599), 1381.
John, [Uiinferniline] 2S9.
(1'>U4), .S79.
(l.")71), .Slil.
in Brunton (IGOl), UlS
portioner of Auchtermuchty (10.S9),
'J2r)(j ; George, his sou and lieir, 2256 ; Helen,
wife of George, xef- Syme.
servitor to Charles, Earl of Lauderdale
(1G9I), 288S.
writer in Edinburgh (1G07), 295S.
Peter, in Gourdhill, deceased (1G20), 18.S9,
1844; llol)ert, his son, 18;{n, 1H44.
Robert, l)ailie of Musselburgh (1G8G), 2847.
in Newliaven (1711), 30G0.
Thomas, in Tranent (1()G4), 2580; Mariota,
his wife, see Henderson.
Walter, common-clerk of Kinghorn (1G12),
IG.'iO, 2191 ; John, his son, 2191.
clerk of Kirkcaldy, notary (1G52), 2424.
■ in Canongate (1G54), 2457.
William, Inirgess of Dundee (1582), 1054.
burgess of Musselburgh (IGOl), 141 G.
in Newbigaing (1G()9), 1558.
elder {1G:15), 2169.
tenant in Easter Duddingston (1666),
2C01, 2G20.
in Touchraallar (1G75), 2752; Helen,
his daughter, wife of Roliert Cami>l)cll in
Airth, 2752 ; Walter, her brother-german,
27.') 2.
. . . eonliner in Irvine, deceaseil (1G51),
241G : William, his son, 2410.
Bessie, in Kirkcaldy (1584), 1072.
Margaret, in Newliaven (1711), 30G0.
Duncanesone (i/las Malcomtosche, Alexander, in
Lair (1591), 122.3.
Duncanson, John (149G), 229.
(1512), 287.
burgess of Inver.ary {1G92), 2S95 ;
Duncan, his sou, 2895.
Dundas of Arniston, Robert (1738), 31.18, 3166.
of Breistmill, Gavin (1576), 940.
George, apparent (1587), 1149.
James (1014), 1704.
of Cragtoun, Archibald (1488), 201, 202, 254,
269, 270, 273, 330, 335, 357, 363 ; Christian,
his wife, see Cant.
William, their son and heir, 2G9, 270, 271,
273,335 ; Archibald, .Sir John,and Duncan,
his brothers, 330, 303.
Nicholas (Nicol, Nichol), also a brother,
353 ; probably also in 405, 448, 455, 472,
50G.
.James (brother of William), 330, 352,
357, 363, 370, 385, 389, 393, 405, 421, 426,
480, 561 ; of Newliston, 65G, S17, 940, 1012,
•?ee Dundas of Newliston. Elizabeth, his
wife, see Hamilton.
[of that Ilk? 1417], James, 96; Duncan, his
son, 9C.
Dundas of that Ilk, James (154G), 522.
George, (157G). 941, 942, 9.50, 1 162.
Sir Walter (1014), 1704, 1900; Eliza-
beth, his daughter, wife of .Sir James Dundas
of Craigton, l90ii.
George (1G71). 2676.
George (17.'!8), 3138.
of Fingask, Alex.ander (1469), 157.
Archibald (1575), 926; Marg.aret, his
daughter, future spouse of David Home of
Kisheweik (1575). 926.
of Letham, Thomas (1738), 3138.
of Newliston, James, son of James D.
of Craigton (1576), 817, 940, 943, 1095;
Marg.aret, his wife, ni-r Hamilton ; Mariota,
his d.aughtcr, wife of Mr. James Law, after-
wards archbishop of Glasgow (1587), 1148.
John (1570), 943, 1095, 1012, see
p. 755; 1704, 1S9S-1900; Margaret, his
wife, sre Criehton ; .Sir .Tames, his son, called
of Craigton, s'o hifra; Mr. George, also his
son, 1900.
and Craigtoun, Sir James, son of pre-
ceding (1614), 1704; (1022), 1898-1900,
2219; Elizalieth, his wife, .see Sir Walter
Dundas of th.at Ilk, .lupra.
John, son and heir of late Sir James
Dundas of Craigton (1037), 2219.
Adam (1527), 303.
Alexander (151 it), 315.
-■Vrchibald, servitor of Alexander Colville,
commendator of Culross (1584), 1074.
servitor to William, Earl of Morton
(1591), 1220.
David (1505), 2.-)2, 270, 271.
■ (1527), 303, 38.5.
Duncan, templar bailie (1.522), 335.
George, knight. Lord of St. John (1522),
335, 352, 398.
in Mains of Winchburgh (1622), 1898.
Gilbert (1505), 252, 253, 254, 270, 506;
Catherine, his wife, see Smith.
Mr. James (1469), 157.
James, servitor of Alexander Colville, com-
mendator of Culross (1584), 1074.
John (1488), 201, 252.
in the Scheilfald (1576), 941.
in Bo'ness, deceased (1064), 2586;
Elizabeth, his wife, also deceased, see
Ranney.
presenter of signatures (1742), 3155,
3188.
Mr. Laurence, Professor of Humanity in
Edinburgh University (1738), 3138, 3141,
3142; (1746). 3100, 3107.
Thomas (1488), 201.
.Sir Thomas, chaplain, 270, 271.
Thomas (1581), 102S.
bailie of Edinburgh (1719), .3087.
William, chamberlain of the Earldom of
Ross (1781), .32.53, 3281.
Anna, wife of Mr. Thomas Rig of Athernie
(1054), 24.52, 24.53.
Dame Elizabeth (1022), 1898.
Marion, wife of Mr. James Law, afterwards
archbishop of Glasgow (1587), 1148, 1149.
INDEX OF PERSONS
.S21
Dundee, Earl of, John Scrimgeour (1670), 2664,
L'lifil), ■-'679, 2685, 2702.
Uiindee, bailies of —
William Auchinleck (1603), 1414.
Mr. Alexander Wedderlmrn (1621), 1891.
William Goldman of Flashill, deceased
(1644), 2;i.")2, 2:i">4, 292S.
George Fletcher (1670), 2702.
William Watson (169.J), 21).30.
clerk of, Mr. Alexander Wedderburn (160.')),
1444.
bailie-depute of constabulary of, Alexander
Forrester (1676), 2702.
dean of guild of, Thomas Haliburton (1644),
2352, 2354.
provoiit and constable of, .lames Scrimgeour
of Dudop (15SH), 1172.
provost and bailies of, lO.fl.
Dundee (Dundie, Dunde), .lohn of (1478), 172.
P., master of Pertli Hosjiital (1031), 2079.
Dundonald, Earl of, William (l(i72), 2089, 2704;
Lord Cochrane, his eldest son, 2689, see.
Cochrane.
Dundonald, ministers at —
Mr. Alexander .Sibbald, deceased ( 1 027 ), 1 988.
Mr. Kobert Kamsay (1629J, 2045; (1630),
2046.
Dundrennan (Dundraynane), abbots of — ■
Brian (1273), 40.
Adam [Blackader], 484, 497, 498.
Henry [Wemyss], bishoji of Galloway, 498.
Edward Maxwell (1588), 1560.
the monks of, of the Cistercian Order (1273),
46.
monks of (1545) —
Alexander Spens, prior, .John Smyth, James
Hetoun, .John Tournour, Nicholas Store,
William Thom, David .Tohnsoun, John
Wrycht, .John Schewysoun, and Andrew
Cunningham, 497.
Dundurcus, ministers of —
Mr. John Marshall, deceased (1692), 2904.
Mr. Thomas Rea (1692), 2904.
Dunein (Dunzein), see Denoon.
Dunfermline, abbots and commendators of —
Alexander (1331), 37.
Adam (1483), 191.
George Durie (1539), 431, 453, 468, 476, 478,
485, 510, 528, 546, 012, 013, 63.3, 1090.
Robert Pitcairn (1575), 912, 925, 045, 975,
986, 992, 993, 1017, 1024, 1029, 1037,
1072, 1083, 1(190, 118.5, 3314,
George, Earl of Jluntly (1,589), 1177.
monks of (1539-1584) —
John Boswoll, almoner and keeper of rental
books, 431, 453. 470, 033.
Andrew Brown, 431, 453, 470,
Andrew Richartson, 431. 453, 470.
Robert Fergnsone, 431.
.John Smyth. 431.
•lohn Mercheniston, 431, 453, 476.
Andrew Scot, 431.
Patrick Masoune, 431, 453, 470.
Thomas Burne, 431, 453, 476, 633.
John Angus, 431, 470, 6.33, 1072.
Matthew Lauson, 431.
Dunfermline, monks of (continued) —
.John Baxter, 431, 4.53, 476; prior (1555), 633.
David Dundas, 431, 453, 476. 033.
John Formal!, 431, 453, 470.
Alexander Mow, 431, 453, 470, 633.
Alexander Huniman, 431, 476. 033.
Thomas Lytiljolin, 431, 453.
John Murray, 431, 453, 476.
Adam Lausoun, 431, 453,476.
James Thomsoun, 431, 453, 470, 633.
Robert Mathesoun, 431, 476.
James Crechtoun, 431, 453, 470.
Robert Hogart (Hoghird), 431, 453, 470, 633
James Dundas, 431, 476, 633.
Robert Fargusson, 431.
John Smyth, 431, 453, 476.
John .Spendluff, 453, 476.
Alexander Aitkin (Atkyn), 453, 470, 1072
Thomas Jamesoun, 476, 937 (?), 1072.
James Redpath (Reudpetli), 476, 633.
William Lummisden (1555), 633, 1072.
.John Henryson, 633.
Alexander Stevin, 033, 1072.
Andrew Grey, 633, 1072.
Mark Lun, 633.
William Smyth, 1072,
Earls of —
Alexander Seton, chancellor of Scotland
(1609), 1554, 1839, 1872, 2299.
Charles, second (1041), 2299.
[Jame«, fourth] (1687), 2855.
provosts of —
Mr. Thomas Wardlaw, portioner of New-
lands (1013), 1075, 1703.
Peter Walker (1656), 2485, .3087 (?)
bailies of —
Patrick Cowper (1021), 1850, 1863-0.5.
Robert Aitkin (1021), 1850.
Mr. Patrick Auchinleck (1631), 2098.
John TurnbuU (10.59), 2.538.
town clerk of (1059), Henry Elder, notary,
2538.
Dunfermline, minister of (1636), Mr. Henry M'Gill,
2198.
sacristan of, Mr. William Lumsden, rector
of Cleish (1571), S57.
Dunkeld, bishops of —
Matthew, or Gilbert (1228), 6.
John Peblis, chancellor, 68.
James [Levingtoun], 1S4 ; chancellor (1483),
189.
George [Brown], 260, 277, 2S7.
George [Crichton], 400, 401, 1911 (?)
Robert Crichton (1500), 806, 807, S40,
1088, 1091, 1092, 1514.
James [Paton], 410, 891, 895, 94G.
Mr. Peter RoUok (1598), 3314.
deans of —
Dionisius(!22S), 6.
Mr. John Bartane (1574), 891, 946, 1054,
1088, 1091.
archdeacons of —
Sir Willi.am (1228), 6.
David Meldrnm (1542), 460.
Mr. David Spens (1554), 024, 946, 1088,
1091, 1092.
.S22
CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS
Duiikeld, chancellor of (ir)S4), Mr. William
Edmonstone, I(i88.
canons of (I50(i) —
David Browne, .lolin Lacok, William Monciir,
and Alexander Myln, 2G0. See. also 400
and 10S8.
Sir Thomas MacGill (ISC!)), 840.
treasurer of, Duncan M'Nair (1574), SOI.
Dunglass, church of, provost of the (1547), Mr.
Abraham Crichton, 5.'!1, (tO'2.
Dunkeson, John, minister (1587), 1148.
Dunlop (Dunlap, Dunlape) of Auchinskeyth, John
(1593), 12t>5.
of Craig, . . . (1593), 126G, 1268; Alan,
his brother, I26C, 1208.
William, younger (1038), 2244.
Alexander, W.S. (1009), 1504, 10.S3.
• miller at Cardonald Mill (1049), 2401.
Alan, brother to Dunlop of Craig (1593), 120s.
Allan of, merchant, late provost of Irvine
(1639), 2255,2207, 2209, 2300,2410; Barbara,
his wife, see Montgomery ; Grizel, their
daughter, wife of John Crawford of Carts-
burn (1050), 2416.
Archibahl, in Braidstane (1G3S), 2244;
(1049) 2391, 2392.
Sir Hugh, chaplain and notary public (1545),
500-503, 523, 704, 705, 70H, 739, 745.
John, in Arbroath (1500), 723.
notary (1596), 1314, 1315.
younger, in Polnone Mill (1606), 1501.
Mr. John (1012), 1033.
John, advocate (1641), 2298.
bailie of Irvine (1045), 2360.
portioner of Flemiugton (1608), 2634.
Robert (1025), 1959.
Thomas, notary (1599), 1.387.
Dunmure (Dinmure, Dunmwre, Dunmwir), Mr.
James, writer in Dundee (1644), 2352-54.
John, notary, burgess of Dundee (1612),
1656.
Rachel, wife of John Wedderburn (1676),
2762.
Dunning, minister of (1613), Mr. George Mushet,
1679.
Dunning (Dunnyng), James, [Edinburgh] 219.
Dunnistoun, John (1541), 451.
Dunnet (Dunot), in Caithness, minister at, (1683),
Mr. James Fullerton, 2815, 2817.
Dunse (Duns, Dons, Dounce), George, servant of
John Home of West Reston (1.590), 1305.
Hugh of, 27 ; Nicholas, ' fuiz Hugh,' his son,
Stewart of the earldom of Dunbar, 27, 32.
John (1554), 618.
Dupplin, Viscount of, ,Sir George Hay, 1280.
Uurant, Drant. .SVe Durham.
Durham, bishops of —
Robert Nevill (1443), 123.
Thomas Ruthal (1512), 286.
.John Howson (1031), 2084.
Shute Barrington (1795), 3283.
Durham (Durhame. Durrame, Durahme, Durahame,
Drant, Durant) of Duntarvie, Mr. .Tames
(1600), 1,397, 1013.
of Grange, James (1504), 247.
of Kynneill, Mr. .Tames (1020), 1827, 1919.
Durham of Pitkerro, Mr. James, dictator of the
Rolls (1034), 2144, 2163; (1042), 231.3,
2380.
.James (1488), 201.
James, [Nether Cars] 559.
Patrick, Edinburgh (1553), 615.
Grizel, wife of Sir Gilbert Ramsay, fiar of
Balmaine, knight-baronet (1032), 2114.
- — Janet, spouse of John Mortimer, younger of
Flemington (1551), 589, 005.
Durie (Dury, Durye, Dure, Duri) of Craigluscar,
George (1604), 1400.
Captain George (1682), 2810.
of that Ilk, Henry (1565), 795.
David (1577), 94.5.
of Lochend, James, deceased (1015), 1723;
Robert, his son, 1723.
of Wester Newton, Andrew (1015), 1723.
Adam (1.579), 975.
Alexander, citizen of St. Andrews (1473),
167.
Andrew, bishop of Galloway (1547), 528.
(1590), 1208.
David, bailie of Kirkcaldy (1669), 2646.
George, archdeacon of St. Andrews, com-
mendator of Dunfermline (1539), 42(1, 431,
453, 408, 476, 478, 485, 516, 528, 546, 612,
013, 033, 1(190.
- Henry (1505), 790.
John (1481), 183.
in St. Andrews (1696), 2934.
Peter, [Dunfermline, 1505] 790.
Mr. Simon, minister at Forgound (1627),
1997.
William (1580), 992.
Elizabeth, wife of David Pitcaim of Forthar,
374, 377, 384, 4.52, 464.
.lanet, wife of Robert Futhie of Foddismill
(1011), 1005, 10(J(i, 1619, 1031.
Isabella, wife of David Myles, baker in St.
Andrews (1509), 846.
Marjorie, [apparently] wife of James Ogilvy
of Balfour, 723.
Durward (Doruart, Dorword), Richard (1514),
304.
Giles, wife of Andrew Bardy, burgess,
Arbroath (1560), 712.
Dutt, John, in Culross (1586), 112.5.
Dychaunt, John of (1371), 59.
Dykes (Dikis), Nicholas (1.540), 441.
William, W.S. (1093), 2913.
Dysart, bailies of —
Robert Kay (1617), 1761.
David Simson, elder (1623), 1924.
Darid Simson of Monturpie (1031), 2097.
Alexander Simson (1031), 2(»97.
Alexander Thomson (1042), 2316.
rector of (1513), Mr. Alexander Colville,
291.
parson of (1623), Mr. William Nairn, 1924.
Dysart, Mr. Matthew, minister of Eccles parish
(1729), 3114.
Eanculf, a Saxon 'Dux' (854), 1.
Easdall, William, LL.D., vicar-general of John,
bishop of Durham (1031), 2084.
INDEX OF PERSONS
823
Easton (Eistoun, Eastoun, Eistoune) of Scottan-
llatt, John (ir).Sl), 1020, 1419; Tbomas, his
son, 1020, 1419.
Cuthbert (15S0), 1007.
James (1588), 1 IM.
in Maxton (167r>), 2739.
Sir John, curate of Holyrood (14.S(i), 1!){).
John, W.S. (1610), l.')94, 1002, 1704.
servitor of William Bell, notary in
Linlithgow (1<)97), 2903.
Matthew (1. 584), 1089.
Thomas, [lortioner of Wooclside, deceased
(1612), 1602; Alexander, his son, 1602;
Thomas, son and lieir of Alexander, 1002.
■ Thomas, mason in Blairmukis (1()12), 1662.
Walter, baker in Canongate (1707), 3034.
Kccles (Ecclis, Eclys), ( albert, in Maybole (1011),
1608.
Matthew of (1386-1400), 72.
Eccles, jiarish of, minister of, Mr. Julin Lander,
deceased (1729), 3114.
minister of the (1729), Mr. Matthew
Dysart, 3114.
Ecclesgreig (Eglisgreg), vicar of (1521), Mr.
Robert Lauson, 330, 441.
Echlin (Echling, Eichleiie, Echlyn, Ecclin) of
Pittadro, James, deceased (1575), 911.
John, [Edinburgh, 1563] 704.
Patrick, servant of Sir William Kirkcaldy
(1504), 777, 800.
Edgar (Edzar, Eggar, Egger, Edzear, Edzer) of
Flass, Richard (1580), 1009 ; Oliver, his son
and heir, 1009.
of Keithock, David, deceased (1007), 2024;
David, his son, 2024.
Alexander, notary (1078), 2778.
apothecarv, burgess of Haddington
(1683), 2818.
James, in Melrose (1593), 1202.
■ portioner of Melrose (1082), 2812;
William and James, his sons, 2812.
Sir John, vicar of Carlaverock (1505), 255.
John, in Slogna (1011), 1020.
Nicholas (1555), 032.
Nicolas, tutor of Wedderlie (1004), 2587.
Patrick, in Slyntoch (1012), 1627.
• Thom.as, W.S., servitor of Heiirv Osburnc!,
W.S. (10421,2304, 2462; John, his son, 2402.
William, servant of James Maitland of
Lethington (1606), 1497.
Edie, James, in . . . (1012), 1068.
Margaret, relict of James Lundie of Drumel-
drie (1706), 3028.
Edinburgh, bishops of —
Alexander Young (1077), 2774, 2786. See
also (if Ross.
John I'aterson, late bishop of Galloway
(1679), 2780, 2792. See Galloway and
Glasgow.
William' Abernethy Drummond (1788),
3273.
provosts of —
Fayrnile [Fairlie], Alan of, alderman (1420),
97.
Allan Stewart (1523), 342.
James Hamilton of Stanehouse (1547), 492.
Edinburgh, provosts of {rnntinued) —
M'C'alzean of Cliftonhall, Thomas (1558),
392.
WiUiam Little (1580), 1112, 1131 ; (1592),
1247.
Alexander Seton, Lord Fyvie (1003), 1450.
Sir John Arnott of Birswiek (1012), 1634,
1630, 1719, 1720.
Alexander Clark of Stenton (1031), 2096.
David Aikinhead (1637), 2206.
Wdliam Dick of Braid (1640), 2281.
Sir John Smith of Grottall (1040), 2369.
Sir James Stewart of Kirktield (1649),
2395.
Archibald Tod (1654), 2457, 2470, 2471.
Andrew Ramsay of Abbotshall (1656), 2477,
2484, 2488 ; (1663), 2571 ; (160C), 2609.
Sir Robert Murray of Cameron (1060),
2546.
Sir George Drummond of Milnab (1685),
2828, 2832.
Sir Thomas Kennedy of Kirkhill (1687).
2849.
Sir John Hall of Dunglas (1689), 2880;
(1693), 2915.
Sir Robert Christie (1696), 2938.
Archibald Mure of Thornton (1698), 2973.
George Home of Kello (1699), 2979.
Sir Samuel M'Lellan (1707), 3034.
William Neilson (1719), 3087.
George Drummond (1726), 31li9 ; lord
provost (1704), 3221.
Sir George Warrender of Lochend, lord
provost (1742), 3157.
David Steuart (1792), 3277.
provost and bailies of, 1238, 1393, 2248.
bailies of —
William Robertson (1408), 88.
William Liberton (1420), 97.
James Aikman (1462), 148.
Thomas Swift (1479), 170, 177.
Archibald Todryg (1483), 191.
David Crawford (1494), 219.
John Bonkle (1494), 219, 237.
William Clerk (1519), 315.
Mr. David Ireland (1533), 392.
Simon Preston (1537), 415.
George Cant, 415.
John Fawside (1545), 492.
William Craik (1.547), 492.
Robert Fleming (1547), 492.
William Ker( 1.549), 547.
Alexander Barroun (1549), 553.
Robert Fleming (1549), 553.
Mr. John Preston (1550), .558, 565.
Duncan Livingstone (1554), 615.
Richard Carmichael (1550), 659.
Mr. .James Lindsay (1558), 392.
William Lawsoun, 392.
Alexander Achiesoun, 392.
Mr. John Spens, 392.
John Adamson (1562). 733, 734.
Andrew Slater ( 1563), 759.
Ad.im Fullarton (1568), 831.
Andrew Slater (1568). 833.
Alexander Udward (1574), 889.
824
CALENDAR OF THE LAINU CHARTERS
Edinburgh, bailiea of {continued) —
(Jilbert Dick (l.")S6), 1112.
Williiim Fairlio (i:>8(i), 1112, 1131.
William Napier (ir>S6), 1112, 11. SI.
Andrew Slater (l.-.SO), 1112, 1 1;{1.
John Wilkyn (1.'>SG), 1112.
Alexander Uddert (ir)S7), 1142.
Mr. .lames .lolmstunc (l.")S8), 1 108.
Henry Charteris (1.J90), 120."!, 1205.
.James Nieoll (15U2), 1239, 1247.
Thomas Fischer, 1247.
Archibald .lolmstone, 1247.
William Smail, 1247.
Cornelius liiglis (l.")!18), 1339.
James Forniau (1,')99), 1373.
John Morrison (ir)99), 1304.
William Maull (KiOO), 1393, 1402.
David Aikenheid (1003), Mm.
Thomas Fisher (1003), 14.')9, l.')38.
David .Johnstone, 1,')38.
James Dal/ell (1609), l.-jOO.
Mungo M'Call (1010), 1597 : (1015), 1728.
John Jackson (K; 12), 1034, 1030, 11)37.
James Ainslic (1012), 1030; (1017), 1778;
(1018), 179.1.
William Rig, 1636.
William Speir, 1630 ; (1016), 1745, 1753.
.John M'Naught (1614), 1717 : (1015), 1724.
Alexander ('lark (1015), 1734.
David Mitchelson (1024), 1939.
Peter Soraerville (1024), 1937.
Alexander Speir (1028), 2012.
James Cochrane (1030), 2048, 2049; (1637),
2200.
John Smith (1631), 2(190.
William Dick (1631), 2096.
Thomas CJharteris (1031), 2090.
llobert Achesoun (1031), 2090.
Andrew Ainslie (1037), 2206.
('harles Hamilton (1637), 2200.
John Smith (1637), 2206.
Thomas Charters (1639). 2260.
John Binnie (1040), 2281.
Stephen Boyd (1040), 2281.
James Uucheid (1040), 2281 : (1046), 2.369 ;
(1049), 2394.
George Suittie (1040), 2281.
Archibald .Sydserf (1043), 2331.
Laurence Henry son (1040), 2309.
John Pearson (1646), 2369.
James Stewart (1646), 2309.
Robert Sandilands (1048), 2383; (1654),
2459.
Thomas Caldcrwood (1652), 2423.
Hew Hamilton (1654), 2459.
Robert Murray, 2459.
Andrew Ramsay, 2459.
William Wanchopc (1661), 2.547.
llobert Barclay (1600), 2009.
John .Johnstone, 2609.
Alexander Sandelands, 2609.
George Suttie, 2609.
Thomas Robertson (1082), 2803, 2979.
Gilbert Fyffe (1087), 2849.
John Marjoribanks (1687), 2849.
James Nicolson (1687), 2849.
Edinburgh, bailies of [con/inned) —
George Sinclair (1687), 2849.
Hugh Bl.air (1692), 2900.
William Menzies (1098), 2973.
George Mitchell (1098), 2973.
James Nairn (U;9S), 2973 ; (1707), 3034.
Archibald Rule (1098), 297.3.
(Jeorge Warrander, merchant (1699), 2979.
John Cleghorn (1707), 30.34.
Charles Hop.' (1707), 3034.
Sir Thomas Voung (1707), 3034.
Robert Craig (1713), 3067 ; (1719), 3087.
Thomas Dundas (1719), 3087.
Andrew Purdie (1719), 3087.
Archibald Wallace (1719), 3087.
William Montgomery (1741), 3154.
bailies of, 1719, 1720, 2394, 239.5, 2470,
2471, 2477, 2571, .3221.
Canongate, bailies of (spc also Canongate) —
Adam Bothwell (1627), 2004, 200().
David Deuoon (1701), 2998.
Archibiild Rule (1701), 2998.
Andrew Falconer (1713), 3008.
Alexander K,-ie (1710), 3079.
bailies of, 2584, 3300.
common or town clerks of —
Mr. Ad.am Otterburn (1545), 492.
Alexander Guthre (1547), 492, 831, 889,
1339, 1373, 1459: .w: Guthrie.
Mr. Alexander Guthrie, 1.538, 1034-37,
1641 ; sec Guthrie.
William Thomson (1054), 2459.
clerk-deputes —
John Hay, 1450, 1041, 1043, 1650; «ee Hay
of Ijands.
James Butter (1654), 2459.
dean of guilil —
Alexander Uddert (1592), 1247.
William Mauld (1003), 14.50.
Richard Dobie (1012), 10.34, 1635.
treasurers of —
John M'Morrane (1592), 1247.
Hector Kae (1003), 1450.
Thomas Speir (1012), 1034, 1035.
Canongate, treasurer of, John Forbes (1713),
3008.
commissaries of —
Mr. Edward Rruce (1586), 1119.
Mr. John Arthur (1001), 141.5.
Kdhiburgh. St. Cuthberts', minister of, Mr. William
Arthur, deceased (1684), 2824.
Grammar School of, Mr. John Mure, master
(1607), 2015.
the Candlemakers of, 414.
Honourable Company of Golfers of, 3270,
3284.
Chirurgeons of (1605), 2597.
deacon of, Arthur Temple, 2597.
clerk of, Mr. Alexander Henryson,
2597.
Royal College of Surgeons, 3274, 3299.
sheriff of. Sir John Dalmahoy of that Ilk
(1038), 2248.
sheriif-deputes of —
Mr. William Wallace of Harburn (1643),
2323, 2410.
INDEX OF TERSONS
825
Edinburgh, sheriflf-deimtes of {conitinnal) —
John Hay, advocate (1G5U), '-'410.
Mr. David Urummoud (1GS5), 283.').
Adam Duff, advocate (KS21), X^0^^.
.shire of, clerk of the, Koliurt Cathcart
(1580), 1109.
Trinity College, near, sub-dean of, Mr. John
Lethamc(l.')3(i), 402.
' oratours and beidmen ' of the Hospital
of (1504), 248.
University, Principal of, Dr. William
Robertson (177!t), 324S.
I'Mington (Edingtoiin, Idington) of that Ilk,
Thomas (1480), 179.
John (1524), 34.5, 346, 618, 822, 994;
Beatrice, his wife, see Hume.
— David, his son (15.54), 618, 7-52, 754,
756, 793, 822, 994, 1035; .Alison, his nrife,
see Hume; Patrick, their son, 994, 1097,
1186.
Ailam (1.554), 618.
Alexander, officer in Coldingham (1609),
1547, 1938, 2343; Alison, his wife, see
Stevin.
George, in Coldingham (1693). 2912.
Gilbert (1617), 1770.
Hew (15.54), 618.
John, deceased (1587), 1140; Katherine,
his wife, see Home ; Elizabeth, their daughter,
1140.
notary (1708), .3041.
Patrick (1524), .346.
Thomas, tenant in Edington (1563), 752,
793.
Kdison, Andrew, maltman, burgess of Inver-
keilhiiig (16.55), 2464.
John, skijpper in Crail (1676), 2760.
Kdmoustoue (Edmonstoun, Edmestoun, Edmond-
stouu, Edmoistoiiii, Edmonstoun, Edmiston)
of B.illinbaudro, James (1627), 1993.
of Broich, Mr. John (1677), 2770 ; William,
his son, 2770.
of that Ilk, John, deceased, 10S3.
Sir John, his sou (1584), 108.3.
Andrew (1584), 1083, 142S, 1440.
1455, 1829 ; Mari.-v, his wife, see Gordon.
John (1603), 1449, 14.55; of Ednam,
1714 ; 1727, 1731, 1S29; Anna, hi.s wife, see
Stirling.
of Ednam, John, see of that Ilk.
of Ncwtoun (Natoun), James (1614), 1714 :
Mr. William, his son. 1714.
Mr. John (1617), 1765.
of Wolniet, David (1584), 1083.
Andrew, in Ednam (1614), 1714.
David, in Ednam (1614), 1714.
servant of the Ijairil of I'^dmonstone
(1615), 1727.
bailie of Edmeston (1617), 1765.
George, notary (l(i97), 2962; William,
George, and John, his sons, 2962.
Gilbert (1586), 1112.
James, servitor of Archibald, Lord Napier
(1630), 2055.
— (1642), 2312.
merchant in Edinburgh (1652), 2423.
0
Edmonstone, John (1.505), 252, 253, 258, 270.
Mr. John, mini.ster of Kilmadock (1650),
2485.
Mr. Patrick, in Wolmet (1617), 1765.
Patrick (1642), 2312.
Mr. William, chancellor of Dunkeld (1584),
1088.
Mr. William, servant of the Laird of
Edmonstone (1615), 1727.
Ednam (Ednem), Alexander (1497), 231.
Edward the Second, King of England, 23, 24.
the Third, King, 84.
the Fourth, King, 146, 1,59.
the Sixth, King, 595.
Edward (Uddait, Uddert, Udward, Udwart)
Alexander, bailie of Edinburgh (1574), 889 ;
councillor (1586), 1131; liailie (15,S7|, 1142;
dean of guild (1592), 1247.
Andrew, in Pittendreich (1627), 2010.
James, in Innerbervie (1589), 1184.
in Greinoktoun (1624), 1948.
John (1491), 379.
(1529), 377.
(1682), 2803.
Thomas (1496), 229.
■ Edinburgh (1554), 615.
(1590), 1203; Nicolas, merchant, his
son (15S2), 1038, 120.3, 1S34.
servant of John Hamilton of Grange of
Kilmarnock (1607), 1509.
Eglinton, Hugh, [fir.st] Earl of (1522), 333.
[second] Earl of, 599.
[third] Earl of (1552), 599, 924 ; Hugh,
master of, his son (1575), 924.
fifth Earl of (1606), 1499, 1501, 1528.
Alexander, sixth Earl of (1633), 2122, 2239,
2244, 2389, 2391, 2392.
Hugh, seventh Earl of (1633), 2122, 2551.
Alexander, eighth Earl of (1685), 2835.
Countess of (1651), 2416.
Eglinton (Eglingtoun) (Jeorge, servitor to Hugh,
Viscount of Airds (1639), 2247.
Ego, Alexauder, in Easter Urtane (16.36), 2193.
William, in Insche (1636), 2193.
in Nether Urtane (1652), 2428.
Eland, William of, parson of Angram, 61.
Elcho, Lord, David (1641), 22S5. See also
Wemyss.
Elder (Eldar), Alexander, brother to Mr. Andrew,
itifra (1596), 1514; Alexander, his son,
deceased, 1514 ; David, also his son. deceased,
1514.
Mr. Andrew, notary public (155S), 690,
1512.
Mr. Andrew, at the Kirk of Menmuir (1596),
1512, 1514 ; Andrew, his son, 1514.
Andrew, in Tubeig (1659), 2537.
David, in Milnetoun-green (1621), 1856.
in Laduky (1.582), 1041.
Henry, notary, town-clerk of Dunfermline
(16.59), 25.38.
John, serjcint of Burntisland (1612), 1639.
Patrick (15S6), 1116.
Robert, in Dalkeith, deceased (1669), 2642.
Rorie, at Achamyrland (1687), 2851.
Thomiis, in Balbiichtie (1578), 959.
M
826
CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS
Elder, Thomas, in Perth, deceased (1631), 2079,
2081.
in Dalkeith (1669), 2642.
(1725), 3103.
William (1451), 132.
Elgin, burgh of, provosts of —
Alexander Setoii, lord of Urquhart (1593),
1259; Lord Fyvie (1002), 1424.
Mr. John Hay (1632), 2109.
Mr. John Hay (1«.")0), 2413.
George Cuming ( 1 6S0), 2793.
William King of Newmilu (1694), 2918.
bailies of —
William Gibson (1593), 1259.
Mr. James Gardin, 1 259.
/Vlexander Annand, 1259.
Oavid Towie, 1259.
James Gardin (1609), 1542.
Robert H.ardy ( 1632), 2109.
Ale-xander Le.slie (1632), 2109.
John Mylne(1632), 2109.
William Torry (1632), 2109, 2110.
Thomas Calder (l(!.-)0), 2413.
George dimming (1650), 2413.
Uobert Innes (16S0), 2793.
Kenneth M'Kenzie (1694), 2917.
Alexander Russell (1694), 2917.
minister of (1615), Mr. David Philp, 172(;.
town clerk of, John Chalmer (1667), 261 S.
Elgin and Forres, sheriff-deputes of —
Alexander Gibson, burgess of Elgin (1650),
241.3.
Mr. John Hay (1652), 2428.
Elgin (Elnyn), Friar .lohn. See Friars.
Elizabeth^ Queen of England (1572), 869, 987,
1174, 1194, 1195, 1416.
Ellem of Butterdean, John (1608), 1534: Mary,
his wife, .see Lauder.
■ of Rautoun, David (1578), 956.
^ Alexander, in Renton (1527), .358, 378;
David, his son and^heir, 358, 364.
David (1581), 1030.
Henry, in Coldinghamlaw (1578), 972.
John, in Coldingham (1685), 2833.
Mr. Robert, rector of Hilton and notary
public (1527), 358.
Robert, servant to Alexander Home (1612),
1657.
Walter (1527), 364.
William, in Northfield (1599), 1371.
EUewik, John of (1315-17), 21.
Elliot (Eliot, EUott, Eliot, Elwald, KIwand) of
Reidheuch, Robert (1574), 888.
Alexander, in Drem (1680), 2794.
Andrew, burgess of Dundee (1575), 910.
David, notary (1680), 2794.
.Sir James (1528), 372.
James, meal-dealer in Edinburgh (1630),
2048.
John, abbot of St. Colm'a Inch (1528), 372,
394.
servitor to the Earl of Haddington
(1630), 2059.
Nicholas, Edinburgh, 88.
Christina, wife of Robert Gordon, flour-
dealer in Edinburgh (1630), 2049.
Ellis (Eleis) of Eleistoun, Mr. John, elder (16671.
2613.
Alexander, in Melrose (16.35), 2168 ; J.ames,
his son, 2168.
Andrew, notary (16.30), 2047, 2052 ; (1631),
2078.
John (1615), 17.33.
Thomas, W.S. ( 1 705), 301 9, 3035, w p. 755
3058 ; Janet, his wife, sre Scott.
Ellison, Thomas, [Northberwick] 195.
Elphinstone (Elphinstoun, Elphingstonc), Robert
[third Lord] (1550), 568 ; Isabella, his sister,
wife of James Hamilton, younger of Haggs
(1550), 568.
of Blytheswood, Sir George (1598), 1338.
of th,at Ilk, John, knight (1506), 258.
of Selmis, George (1627), 2001.
of Woodside, James (1598), 1338; Katherine,
his wife, xce Bisset.
Mr. Alcx.ander, in Edmonstone (1702), 3003.
Mr. George (1589), 1179.
James, glazier in Glasgow (1675), 2746.
in Rellaskellie (1694), 2927.
notary (1702), 300.3.
Sir Michael (1612), 1661, 1680.
William, bishop-elect of Ross, 184, 189;
bishop of Aberdeen, 412.
Mary, wife of John ICwing of Powhouse
(1629), 2032, 203.3.
Emerson, George, writer in Kirkw.iU (1096),
2948.
Thonijis, messenger in Kirkw.all (1696),
2948.
Emslie (Empslie), Henry, in Inverkcithing (1655),
2464.
Enzie, Earl of, George, eldest son of George,
Marquis of Huntly (1610), 1.57.3, 1581, 16.30,
2017. Sac a/so Huntly.
Ercle, John (1379), 63.
ErroU (Krrol), William, [third] Earl of (1483),
189.
William, [tifth] Earl of {d. 1522), 624.
Master of, Andrew (1570), .S55 [afterw.ards
eighth Earl].
Francis, [ninth] Earl of (1615), 1735.
James Boyd of Callendar, Earl of, 3189,
3192, .3224.
Erskine, ,Iohn, Lord, captain of the Castle of
Edinburgh (1566), 802.
Erskine (Areskein, .^reskine, Arskine, Erskene,
Erskin, Erskyn, Erskyne) of Balgonie, John
(1627), 1998.
John (1691), 2891, .3062.
of Bo(iuhan, Mr. George (1605), 1492.
of Cambo, Sir Cliarles, Lyon King of Arms
(1671-76), 2671, 2703, 2708, 2718, 2749,
2756, 2759.
Sir Alexander, Lyon King of Arms
(1681), 2800, 3010, 3091.
of Cardross, Henry, fiar (1628), 2013, 2210 ;
David, his son, 2210. See Cardross.
of Dun, John (1472), 16.5.
John (1511), 28.3.
John, younger (1501), 242.
David (1720), 3107.
of Erskine, Sir Robert, knight ( 1 359), 46, 379.
INDEX OF PERSONS
827
Erskiue o£ Krskiue, Sir Thomas (1385), GS, 83,
379.
Sir John, younger, knight (15U), 283.
of Gartmore, Klizabeth (1581), 1027.
of Gogar, Alexander, deceased (1597), 1330 ;
James, his son, 13,'iO, 1331.
^ Sir Thomas, baron of Dirleton (1601),
1420. Set also Kellie.
of Grange, .James, brother of the Karl of
Mar (1707), 30."?!, 3107.
of Invertiel, Sir George (1622), 1904.
of Little Saiichie, James (1565), 782.
Robert, apjiarent, 782, 1062, 1063.
John (1614), 1714, 2032.
of Scheilfield, John, chamberlain of Dry-
burgh (1637), 2210 ; James, his son, 2210.
Adam, commeudator of Cambuskenneth
(1574), 904, 90.5, 1330, 1331.
Alan of, knight (1392), 379.
Alexander, sub-dean, Dunkcld (1542), 460.
(1580), 1006.
servant to George, Earl of Linlithgow
(1692), 2901.
David, commendator of Dryburgh (1561),
727, 969, 1006, 1077 ; of Inchmahome (1573),
881, 1591.
Mr. David, advocate (1707), 3031.
George, in Dalkeith (1621), 1873.
Mr. George, writer in Edinburgh (1696),
2936.
Mr. George, bailie of AUoa (1707), 3031.
John, in Culros.s (1569), 844.
in Dryburgh (1628), 2013.
Lieutenant-Colonel John, deputy-governor of
Stirling Castle ( 1707), 3031.
Robert (1501), 242.
royal tailor, burgess of Edinburgh
(1601), 1420, 1579; Agnes, his wife, see
Sandilauds.
in Glasgow, deceased (1604), 1477.
Thomas (1501), 242.
Jane, wife of Andrew Hervey of Alrik
(1.599), 1384.
Uame Katheriue, mother of Robert, Lord
Klphin3tone(1550), 568.
Margaret, Lady Lochleveu (1564), 775.
Ertli. See Airth.
Krwyn. See Irvine.
Hsdaile (Esdale), James, burgess of Irvine (1493),
213.
John of, presbyter (1408), 88.
Esope, Henry, in Paisley, deceased (1603), 1432;
James, his son, 1432.
Espie, James, clothier (1603), 1448.
I'jsselyntou, Robert of, 19.
Essex, Arthur Capel, Earl of (1684), 2827 : Sir
ilenry, bis brother, 2827.
Egsie and Nevay, minister (a 1666), Mr. Robert
Crichtou, 2598.
Essie (Essye), John, senior, tailor in Kirriemuir
(1584), 1081.
Esterliydewyn, John of, 17.
Ethie, Earl of, John Carnegie (1664), 2585,
25S8.
Ewart (Euart), John, bailie of Dumfries (1707),
3036.
Ewing (Euyn, Ewein, Ewen, Ewiue, Kwin, Kwyne,
Ewyn, Hewyne) of Cuikispow, Thomas,
servitor of the Earl of Mar (1610), 1568,
1661 ; portioner of SouthHeld (1613), 1680,
1787, 1791 ; deceased, 1929; of Cuikispow,
1998, 2088; Janet, his wife, see Paterson ;
John, their son, see of Powis, infra.
James, also their sou, 1998, 2032, 2088 ;
Margaret, his wife, «(c Primrose.
of Powis or Powhouse, John (1623), 1929;
(1629), 2032, 2033, 2044; Mary, his wife,
see Elphinstone.
— Henry (1522), 339.
James, at the Craigend, servant of David
Balfour (1604), 1466.
officer of Glasgow (1780), 3251.
John (1545), 50O.
in Buruside (1566), 803.
(1566), 810, 811.
in Craigend (1574), 904, 906.
in Powis (1594), 1281.
(1638), 2241.
Robert, notary (1566), 802.
in Powhouse (1618), 1791.
Sir Thomas, cbaplaiu, Edinburgh (1522),
338.
Thomas, temidar bailie (1532), 388, 393,
398, 405, 426,470, 481.
Edinburgh (1550), 565.
in Daginsche (1636), 2193.
William, in Dundaflf, deceased (1657), 2517 ;
John, his eldest son, 2517.
Ewir, Andiew, servitor to John Hutton, notary
(1621), 1860.
Ewmond, .lames, weaver, burgess of Peebles
(1687), 2859 ; Margaret, his wife, set Ewmond.
Andrew, his son, 2859 ; Christina, wife of
Andrew, see Heckford.
William (1687), 2859.
Margaret, wife of James E., weaver, supra,
(1687), 28.59.
Ewrth, Maurice of, 11.
Ezat (Eisat), Alexander, Culross (1569), 845,
1124.
Alexander, in Irvine (1651), 2416.
David, servitor of the Lord of Kinloss (1606),
1496.
George, writer, servitor to Mr. James
Durham, clerk of exchequer (1635), 2163,
2230 (?).
Faill (Fale), minister of. Friar Thomas of Cfirgyll
(1413), 93.
Fair, George, in West Reston (1603), 1454.
John, writer in Edinburgh (1760), 3209.
Fairbairn (Frebarne), Andrew (1588), 1161.
Archibald, miller in Nenthoni (1654), 2455.
Mr. James, factor to Sir John Clerk of
Penicuik (1723), 3099.
Lieut. John, Lieutenant of H.M. sloop
S/teedy (1803), 3288.
Richard, senior, in Over Stitchell (1595),
1293.
Thomas, tenant in Fauns (1705), 3027.
William (1556), 649.
notary public (1595), 1292, 1293.
.S2S
CALEiNDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS
Kail-fowl (Fairfoul, KaiifuU, Ferfulle), Andrew,
archl)iahop of (ilasgow (ItiaS), 2.')7'2,
— — Mr. David, noUiy (M'-l"). 2275.
Sir .Joliii, chaplain (IT) 11), 279.
.— — John, St. Andrews (Ii538), 420, 41)9.
Ludovic, servant of the archbishop of
Glasgow (IGU.S), 2572.
William, notary public (155U), 563, 840.
Kairgrieve (Foirgrieve), Ueorge (1662), 2557.
Patrick, portioner of Nether Ancrum (1663),
2572.
Fairholiue of Greenhill, Adam (1751), 3187.
David, Serjeant of Edinburgh (1639), 226U.
— — .James, meal-dealer in I'oluatslief, burgess
of Edinburgh (1616), 1754 ; deceased, 23U0 ;
Helen, his wife, see Fairliolm ; Helena, his
daughter, wife of James Fayrer, meal-dealer,
1754; Thomas, merchant there, his son
(1616), 1753 (?) ; (1641), 2300, 2302 ; Rebecca,
wife of Thomas, see Penman.
Helen, wife of James Fairholm, supra (1642),
2302.
Fairley (Fairlie, Farnclie, Farnly, Farnyly,
Fayrnile, Faruyley, Fayrle) of that Ilk, John
(1551), 586.
Alan of, alderman [provost] of Edinburgh
(1420), 97.
Mr. Alexander, merchant (1614), 1717,
1718.
— — David, Edinburgh, 630, 1168.
Duncan, in Keirhill (1640), 2276.
James, Edinburgh (1554), 617.
shoemaker, in Edinburgh (1637),
2230.
John, Serjeant, Edinburgh (1479), 176, 188.
[Edinburgh], 219.
(1529), 37.3.
— _ elder, in Lauglands (1632), 2100.
in Auldtouu, son of Katherine Fairlie
(1632), 2100.
Patrick (1552), 603.
in Langlands (1.561), 730.
servant in Fairlie (1596), 1311.
in Linlithgow, deceased (159!)), 1381.
Robert, or Mr. Robert, servitor to Mr. Alex-
ander King, a<lvocate (1612), 1633, 1717.
Thomas of, burgess of Edinburgh (1420),
97.
Thomas (1550), 556.
servitorof the Earl of Glenoairn (1596),
1320.
(1612), 1632.
WiUiam of (1365), 54.
lord of Crevach (1391), 93.
William (1479), nofeiry public, 176, 191.
merchant, burgess of Edinburgh (1586),
617, 659; bailie, 1112, 1131.
Katherine, in Auldtoun, Kilmaurs (1632),
2100 ; John, her son, see above.
Fairweather (Fairwedder), George, in Brieriebank
(1676), 2762.
John, in Balronye (1567), 816.
Falahill, laird of (1662), 2.-i64.
Falave, alias Fala, Thomas. .SV( Falla, infra.
Falconer (Falconar) of Balmakellie, Sir John
(1676), 2762.
Falconer of Kincorth, Thomas (16C2), 2563:
Alison, his wife, see Kellie.
of Newton, Mr. David (1672), 2687.
Andrew, bailie of Canongate (1713), 3068.
David, notary of Brechin diocese (1579),
980.
James, servant of Balfour of Balledmonth
(1594), 1278.
in Over Kinueil (1617), 1764, 1926;
Katherine, his wife, see Rob ; James, their
son, 1926.
portioner of Coltfauld (1650), 2413.
John, servitor of liobert, Lord Colville (1668),
2630.
master of H.M. Mint (1672), 2691.
Patrick (1505), 254.
(;iUlauc(l553), 610.
Walter, notary public (1505), 252, 254.
Falkirk, bailie (1670), Patrick Muirhead, 2661.
ministers at —
Mr. Thomas Spittcll ( 1630), 2058.
Mr. Archibald Marshall (1689), 2878.
Fall (Faw), Sir .John, chaplain (1542), 466.
Falla (Fala, Faulay, Fawlaw, Fawlou) of Softlaw.
.lohn (1502), 245.
(ieorge, [Edinburgh] 191 ; Katherine, his
daughter, wife of George Ramsay (1483),
191.
John, [Jedburgh] 267.
in Nenthorn, deceased (1582), 1045.
alias Falave, Thomas, in Home (1582),
1045.
Fallowdale (Fallousdaill), David, [Dumbarton,
1592] 1250.
Fallowis alias Baiize, Robert, in Duns (1577).
950.
Faludon, ... of (1270-90), 14.
Fammyltoun, Alexander of (1465), 154.
Fans, Nicolas of (1461), 145.
Farach, Robert (1488), 198.
Fargn, .lohn, servitor of the commendator of
luL-hmahome (1610), 1591.
Farnie, Mr. James, minister of Wick (1753),
3196.
Farcjuhar (Farquhare, Ferquhar, Forquhare) of
(Jilmiluscroft, Alexander (1565), 791.
Robert, elder (1565), 791; (1621),
1883, 1967-69 ; Robert, younger, his son,
1883, 1967-69.
of Townhead of Catrine, Robert (1742),
3158.
Lieut.-Col. Francis (1738), 3138.
George, in Over Catrine (1557), 668.
Hugh (1557), 66S.
Mr. .James, chaplain (1509), 272.
James, servant to Charles Maitland of
Halton (1676), 2762.
WiUiam, burgess of Edinburgh (1541),
457.
Mr. WUliam, writer (1614), 1718.
Farquharson (Farcharson, Farquhardson) of Bal-
moral, James (1726), 3107.
of Broichderg, William (1613), 1671.
Robert (1664), 2583.
of Invercauld and Cloak, Robert (1707).
3031.
INDEX OF PERSONS
829
FiiKliiliaiKoii ot Inveicauld, Alexander, his son
( 1707), 30:U ; Jolin, his son aud heir, 3U31.
Uluiilea (I72(i), 31117.
Donald, weaver (1580), iUl.
Walter (1770), 3226.
Kiirr, minister at (lUGCi), Mr. .John Monro, 2603.
Karrar (Farar, Farer, I''ayrer), James, meal-dealer,
Edinburgh (IGl.')), 1728 ; (IGKJ), 17.'i3, 1754;
Margaret, his wife, deceased, see Turnbull ;
Helena, also his wife, see Fairholme.
John, [l^erth, 1523] 344.
Sir .lohu, chajjkun (155G), G4S.
.John, ill Inch (1.5.S4), 1U81.
Robert (14G2), 150.
Farie (Fary), Andrew, Serjeant of Rutherglen
(1605), 1482.
Thomas (145.5), 139.
i''awside (Falsyde, Faside, Fauside, Fawsyde,
Fawsyid) of Cowthrople, George (1G17),
1765.
of that Ilk, Thomas (1507), 264.
George, younger, 264 ; Janet Crichtou,
his spouse, 2G4.
Thomas (1583), 1064, 1147.
Mr. Robert (1617), 1765, 1774 (?).
Gavin, brother-german of ' Laird Fawside '
(1617), 1774.
John, bailie of Edinburgh (1545), 492.
Robert, burgess of Edinburgh (1462), 147.
William, in Edinburgh (1378), 67.
in Anerum (IGIO), 1596.
Jonet, daughter of Dame .Janet Lawson,
Lady Ednam (1642), 2301.
Marion, wife of Patrick Levington of Salt-
coats (15S7), 1147.
Fea of Claistrane, James, apparent (1631), 2078.
of Grendela, lloljert, brother of Oliver Fea
in Musbister (1G27), 19SG.
Malcolm, iu Soutli Strynie (1625), 1963;
(1630), 2047; Margaret, his wife, see Sin-
clair.
M.ilcolm, in (Jrysnes (1627), 1986.
Oliver, in Mu.sbister (1627), 1986; (1631),
2077 ; Alesone, his wife, see Brown.
Robert, in Mussetter (1625), 19G3.
Fearn (Fearne, Feme), abbots of —
Donald Denune (1526), 354, 411.
George Cairncross, bishop of Ross (1545),
495.
Mr. Thomas Ro-ss (1572), 878, 935, 949.
sub-prior of, David Iteid (1572), 878.
monks of the monastery of (152G) —
David Denone, Donald Watterson, Michael
Smyth, William AUanson, .John Donald-
son, William Androsou, John Adamson,
and John Robertson.
Fearn (Feme), Ale.vander, portioner of Nig (1672),
878 ; Alexander, younger, his son and ap-
parent heir of I'itcalzeane, 878.
Andrew, iu Sandwick (1668), 2636.
Fuiller, Robert, in Kelton (1643). 2330.
Fell, Andrew, thiUane (1557), 679.
I'.itrick, iu GuUane (1591), 1218.
Fellie, David, in Cupar (1602), 429.
Feltouu, John of, knight (1372), 61.
Fender, Thomas, notary (1692), 2893.
Fennum, Thomas of (135G), 44.
Ifenton, Alexander, Lord, son of Thomas, Earl of
Kel lie (1622), 191.3, 2061, 2062. See Kellie.
Fenton (Fentoun)of Dunfally, James (1575), 930 ;
.Jean, his spouse, stc Fenton ; Laurence,
their son and apparent heir (1575), 930;
Anthony, also their son, 930.
of Ogle (Ogill), .James (1522), 334.
.James, keeper of the orchard at Holyrood
Palace (1594), 1274 ; Marion, his wife, see
Hunter.
writer in Edinburgh (1673), 2723.
John, clerk to the king's comjitroUer (1586),
1113, 1274; comptroller, 1433.
Thomas, in Orcheard (1603), 1433.
. William of (1392), 379.
William, tailor, burgess of Canongate (1594),
1274.
Febcia, mother of James Ogilvy [of Balfour],
334
.Jean, wife of .James Fentoun of Dunfally
(1575), 930.
Feuwick (Fennewik, Fenwyk), .John of, 61.
^ — Ralph, garrisonman in Berwick-on-Tweed
(1589), 1183, 1419.
Robert of, 53 ; collector of the Ward of
Tynedale, 55.
William, of the Shiellmill (Durham), gentle-
man (1589), 1183.
Fergus, son of Gilbert, Earl of Strathern (1219), 5.
.John, [Haddington] 175.
Fergushill, Hector, in Crosraguel (1575), 913.
John (1578), 958.
in Haylie, elder (1627), 1988.
Robert of, Edinburgh (1420), 97.
William, in Little Cuttiswray (1565), 787.
in Knokschisnoch (1629), 2046.
Ferguson (Fargusson, Fergisoun, F'ergusson,
Fergussone) of Craigdarroch, Robert, apparent
(1610), 1599.
William (1623), 1916.
of Dalduff, .John (1621), 1886, 2337.
of Kilkerran, Mr., afterwards Sir, John
(1621), 1876, 1886, 2226, 2337; Helen, his
wife, see Kennedy.
of Knokauchlie, Fergus, tailor, deceased
(1623), 191(i ; Alexander, his son and heir,
deceased, 1916 ; Ninian, son and heir of
Alexander, 1916.
of Letterpine, Hector (1618), 1793.
of Miniegrew, Thomas (1623), 1916.
Mr. -Adam, professor of Natural Philosophy
in Edinburgh University (1764), 3221.
Alexander, servitor of John Fraser, notary
(1613), 1685.
periwigmaker in Edinburgh (1687),
2849.
Sir Andrew, vicar pensioner of Tain (1545),
495.
Archibald (1.526), 357.
Barnard (1551), 578.
Charles, burgess of Dunbar (1617), 1773-75 ;
Alison, his wife, see Sanderson.
Cuthbert, in Edinburgh, deceased (1666),
2609; Janet, his wife, see Wilson.
David, iKiilie of Ayr (1595), 1301.
830
CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS
Ferguson, David, in ThraifT (1012), 1G2.'..
bailie of Kirkcaldy (1052), 2424.
in Little e:iaigtinu (1749), 31.S2.
alias (iow, Duncan, in Carstoun (1755),
3198.
Kdward, servitor of William, Earl of (Ilun-
cairn (1030), 2190, 2252.
George, burgess of Dunbar (1017), 1775.
Hugh, brother of John Fergussou of Daldull
(1021), 1880.
James, in Aberucbil (1739), 3140, 3147.
notary (1742), 3158.
servitor to Thomas Campbell, notary
(1755), 3198.
John, notary public (1576), 936.
in Oarfoir (1.591), 1216, 20.39.
servitor of Patrick Campbell of Kdin-
ample (1637), 2231.
in Dulet (1040), 2277.
in Mains of Blairquhan (1005), 2595.
notary of Glasgow diocese (1686),
2843.
Malcolm, in Greensidehauch (1657), 2504,
2512.
Patrick, in CoUiudagill (1656), 2494.
Serjeant of Stirling (1061), 2552.
Robert, servitor of tlie laird of Capriutoii
(1624), 1938.
dyer, in Dumfries (1707), 3036.
Thomas (1441), 120.
Walter (1770), 3226.
William, in Auchinsoule (1575), 918.
Mr. WilUam (1012), 1050.
William, church-clerk of Glencairn (1629),
2037.
_ in Broich (1640), 2277.
Mr. William, servant to John, Earl of Glen-
cairn (1071). 2072.
Catherine, wife of late William Campbell of
Culdares(1052), 2420.
Cristina (1522), 339.
Isobel, bcdeswoman of St. Leonard's Hos-
pital, near Dunfermline (1615), 1730.
Fermour (Fermor), Alexander, burgess of Crail
(1594), 1289.
Andrew, bailie of Crail (1590), 1209, 1289.
Henry, notary (1588), 1170.
John, in Crail (10.50), 2411.
Mr. Thomas, Crail (1557), 675.
Thomas, burgess of Crail (1021), 1890.
Fernie (Fairny, Farny, Ferny) of that Ilk,
William, liar (1583), 1071 ; Margaret, his
wife, see Douglas.
Alexander (1489), 203.
Grisel, wife of John Logan of Bonnington
(1.-.57), 680, 681.
l''erour, Ferrour, see Ferricr.
Ferrie (Ferrye, Fery, Ferye), David, servitor to
George Auchinleck of Cumlege (1007), 1523.
David, deceased (1628), 2012.
John, Edinburgh (1498), 237.
Patrick, servitor to Mr. Alexander Living-
stone, advocate (1618), 1807-
Thomas, notary public (1529), 377, 395.
William, burgess of Burntisland (1591),
1222.
Ferrie, William (1599), 1373.
Ferrier (Ferour, Ferriour, Ferrour), Sir Andrew,
chaplain at Northberwick (1435), 113.
(ieorge (1504), 77o.
John, burgess of Berwick-oa-Twced (1491),
205-209.
Fersytl), clerk (1361-02), 379.
Fethers, David, servitor to David Ramsay in
Frierton (1073), 2719.
Fettry, John (1529), 375.
Fetteresso, rector of (1534), Mr. James Browne,
prothonotary apostolic, 393.
Fettes, John, Culross (1565), 782, 81(i.
Feynrey, Thomas (1512), 286.
Fiddes, John, serjeaut of Edinburgh (1615), 1724,
1795.
— ■ merchant in Maxton (1699), 2981;
Isoliul Kyle, his wife, 2981.
Field, Elizabeth, wife of William Hunter, Serjeant
of the Canongate (10()9), 1545.
Fielder (Feildar, Fyldar), Patrick, servant of
Robert, commendator of Dunfermline, notary
public (1579), 975, 978.
Fife, Malcolm, Earl of (1228), 3, 6.
Duncan, Earl of (1331), 37.
— — stewartry of, clerk of (10O2), Stephen
I'atersou, 1422, 1441, 1543.
Fin, Alexander, in Cowperhill (1598), 1345.
Findes, John (1528), 370.
Findlay (Findlaw, Fyndla), John (1506), 261.
— — Sir John, presbyter (1532), 384.
Thomas (1493), 210.
Elspet, wife of John Ritchie (1088), 2809.
Finlay (Fyulay), Alexander, in Restalrig (1743),
3101.
John, in Ryding (1580), 1 132.
Thomas, writer in Ballcbristie, sheriff-
depute of Kinross (1705), 3018, 3020, 3089.
William, serviint of Fullarton of Dreghorn
(1593), 1268.
Finlayson (Fiudlasoun, Findlayson, Finlascn.
Finlasone, Fynlasoun) of Killeyth, John
(1575), 927.
David, deceased, baker in Leith (1033),
2126 ; Margaret Stevenson, his relict, 2126.
Donald, in Ulgramoir (lOOG), 2603.
glover in Inverness (1721), 3092.
James, in Masondew (1567), 816.
burgess of Dundee (1575), 910.
Sir .John (1537), 413.
John (1550), 564.
— king's messenger (1614), 1705.
Thomas, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh
(1590), 1308.
- William (1.550), 504.
Finnie (Fynnie), Thomas, tailor, burgess of Edin-
burgh (1620), 1844.
Finnieson (Fynnesoun, Fynnlesoun), Elizabeth,
mfe of (icorge Bain, Edinburgh (1615), 1728 ;
(1010), 1753,2300.
Firth, Helena (1537), 415.
Fisher (Fischer, Fischear, Fyschiar), John, mer-
chant in Edinburgh (1598), 1355.
.John, in Over Bargour, Ayrshire (1600),
1390 (?), 1883.
— in Dalsangan(1625), 1967-69.
INDEX OF PERSONS
831
Fisher, John, in Drygrange (1638), 2240. l
Malcolm (1613), 1670. |
Thomas, bailie of Edinburgh (1592), 1247 ; ;
(1603), 14.59; (IliO.S), 1.5.3S.
in Mauchline (1600), 1390.
William, Serjeant of Edinburgh (1726), ,
3109.
Kishwick (Fischcwike), Stephen of, bailie of Ber-
wick (1449), 127.
Fitch, Sir Thomas, of London (1687), 2848.
Fithie (Fethie, Fethy, Fethye, Futhie) of Boysack,
Henry (1509), 272, 284.
• of Guynd, etc., James (1599), 1387, 1647.
David (1509), 272. 1
Mr. Henry, minister at Maynes (1643), 2327.
James (1511), 284. I
John (1511), 284.
'Foddis'- or ' Foothies '-mill (1525),
3.50, 356, 399, 507-509, 531, 582, 818, 828,
1046 ; Margaret, his wife, see Balfour"
Robert, their son and heir (15G7), 818, 828 :
Patrick, his son (1567), 828, 1046, 1185:
deceased, 1348 : Robert, son of Patrick (1598),
1348, 1605, 1606, 1619, 1631 : Jauet, his wife,
see Durie.
Fitzdean, Mr. Henry (1292-95), 17.
Fitz Hugh, Walter ( 1 321 ), 29.
Fitz Roger, Sir Ralph (1270-90V 14.
Flagear. .Vfe Fletcher.
Flanders, *iuy. Count of, 12, 13; Margaret of,
his daughter, wife and widow of Princr
Ale.tander of Scotland, see also Gueldres, 12.
13.
Fie, Andrew (1512), 285.
Fleming, John, Lord (16G2), 2562. ,S'ff Wigton.
Fleming (Flerayng, Fleyming, Flyming) of Barro-
chan, William (1507), 263.
Patrick, younger (1639), 2252.
of Boghall, James, brother-german of .Tohn,
Earl of Wigton (1620), 1828.
of Carderroche, Malcolm (1655), 2475.
of Garwood, John (1631), 2091; Robert,
his brother, 2091.
of Ruchane. William, sheriBf-depute of Ren-
frew (1557), 683.
Alexander, 239.
Charles, brother to William, Earl of Wigton
(1677), 2766.
l)a\nd, burgess of Perth (1463), 151.
lames (1560), 721.
in Kilmacolme (1575), 916.
notary of St. Andrews diocese (1595),
1291.
notary of Glasgow diocese (1 62 1), 1867.
burgess of Dysart (1642), 2316.
John, canon of .Aberdeen (1492), 212.
(1519), 316.
notary public (1520), 321.
in Glasgow, deceased (1604), 1477.
Patrick, burgess of Edinburgh, 557 : Mr.
.Mexander, his son and heir, rector of Pin-
kerton (1550), 557.
in Kirkintilloch (1677), 2766.
Robert, bailie of Edinburgh (1545), 492.
brother-german of John Fleming of
Garwood (1631), 2091.
Fleming, Thomas, a tenant in Southhook (1585),
1102.
alias Reid, portioner of Middle Inner-
chroskie (1609), 1540.
William (1434), 11.3.
a tenant in Southhook (1585), 1102.
in Falkirk (1652), 2421.
in Dennestoun (1653), 2437.
servitor to John Herries, notary (1693),
2908.
— — Dame Anna, relict of Robert, Lord Boyd
(1642), 2304.
Christian, wife of Mr. John Sinclair at
Delph (1685), 2838.
Margaret, wife of .John Stewart, Earl of
Athole(1571), 8C.3.
Fletcher (Flagear, Fledger, Fleschar, Fleschour,
Flesser, Flessher, Fletcheour) of Ballinscho,
Robert (1639), 2266,2306.
of Milton, Andrew, Lord Justice Clerk of
Scotland (1737), 313.5, 31,54.
George, bailie of Dundee (1676), 2762.
James (1.58S), 1157.
(Flagear) John, canon of St. Andrews (1566),
809.
ser\'itor of George Shaw of Knockhill
(1597), 1329.
Thomas, notarv public (1536), 406, 413,
429, 452, .592, 596, 763, 765, 1157, 1177:
James, his son, 429.
Flint, Sir John, notary (1567), 822.
Flisk, rector of (1421), Mr. John Steuart, 99.
(1538), Mr. John Weddell, official of
St. Andrews, 426.
Floors (Fluiris), iirebendary of (1596), William
Cunningliam, 1320.
Floure, John (1465), 155.
Flucker (Flokr, Fluiker, Flukar), James, servant
of David Sinclair in Lambden (1646). 2373.
John, weaver, L,isswade (1585), 1099;
Thomas and .Tohn. his sons, 1099.
Patrick (1541), 451.
Fody, Richard of, judge (1290), 15.
Fogo, vicar of (1543), Sir Adam Kinghorn, 476.
Fogo (Fogow, Foggou), Andrew, ii^Greinoktoun,
brother of .John Fogo there (1624), 1940,
1 944.
George, in St. Andrews (1696), 2934.
Mr. James, chaplain (1514), 301.
— ^ James, writer, Stirling (1597), 1336.
in Trottingshaw (1656), 2481.
John, not.ary (1597), 1329.
in Grenoktoun (1619), 1815, 1940,
1948.
Walter of, 27 ; John, his son, 27.
Foid (Fod), Gilbert (1582), 1046.
Fokart, Alexander (1496), 229.
Forbes (Forbace, Forbess), William, Lord (1473),
166.
'Gilys' [Keith], lady of, his mother, 166;
Mr. Alexander and Patrick, her sons, 166.
Forbes of Ardgathen ('Ergatyn '), Duncan (1473),
166.
of Brux, Arthur (1664). 2577; Elizabeth,
his wife, see Murray ; John, their son.
2577.
832
CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS
Forbes of Culloden, Right Hon. Duncan, Lord
I'resident of the Court of Session (1784),
32(54 ; Arthur, his grandson, burgess of
Edinburgh, 3264.
nf Echt, Robert (1560), 719; Mr. William,
his son, 719; Elizabeth, wife of William,
8ff Lyon.
of Newhall, Mr. John, advocate (1726), 3109.
of Pitsligo, Alexander (1570), 855.
of Reros, Arthur (1593), 3314, 1319, see
p. 755 ; 1470 ; Elizabeth, his wife, sw
Myrtoun ; James, his son, 1470.
.\le.\ander, bishop of Caithness (1615),
1732.
Mr. Alexander, writer (1668), 2635.
David, in Overtonn of Easter Kinneflf (1624),
1942.
David, in Gaines (IOCS), 26.36.
writer in Edinburgh (1739), 3150.
— clerk in Edinburgh (1750), 31S3.
Duncan, bailie of Inverness (1624), 1952.
George, in Overtoun of Easter KinnefiF ( 1624),
1942.
writer in Inverness (1721), 3092.
Gilbert, in Overtoun of E.aster Kinneff ( 1624),
1942.
James (1560), 719.
John (1492), 212.
(1560), 719.
servitor to Patrick Forbes, bishop of
Aberdeen (1G2S), 2016.
notary of Caithness diocese (1687).
2851.
treasurer of Canongate (1713), 3068.
Patrick, bishop of Aberdeen (162S), 2016.
merchant, burgess of Edinburgh (1628),
2016.
Thomas, 'Dawysoun' (1473), 166.
William of, canon of Aberdeen, perpetual
vicar of St. Giles, Edinburgh (1464), 152.
William, servant to William Smith at the
■Womauhiir (1694), 2921.
Sir William, advocate (1741), 3154.
Agnes, wife of Captain P.atrick Murray of
.\uchinhove ( 1664), 2577.
ElizabelL, wife of Mr. tjames Gordon of
Banchory Devenick (1674), 2733.
Isobella, wife of Thomas Ogilvie of Wester
Persy (1573), 8S4, 10.53.
Margaret, wife of Thomas Gordon of Grand-
home (1604), 1469.
Ford (Foord, Fuird, Furd, Furde, Fuyrd) of
Burncastle, Adam (1493), 217.
Hector (1490), 204.
in Clekinscleuch, elder (1603), 1439.
younger, there, 1439, 1498.
Michael (15.50), .569.
• Mr. Patrick (1697), 2961.
Robert, in Over Tofts (1606), 1498 ; Robert,
his son, 1498.
William, notary public (1546), 514.
in Crniklaw (1603), 1437, 1953.
flesher, burgess of Kirkcaldy (lOfiOl,
2646.
Fordaill, William (1553), 605.
Fordall, William of (1266), 8.
Fordell, Robert, in Kirkton of Aberlemno (1622),
1905.
Fordieshaw (Fardishaw, Ferdschaw, Fordischow),
prebendary of (1550), James Lauder, 572,
840, 891.
Fordyce (Fordice) of Ay ton, John, receiver-general
for Scotland (1779), 3248.
Forest of Edderstone, Northumberland, Thomas
(1535), 401. .SVf> also Foster.
Florence, gentleman (1535), 400, 401.
Forfar (Forfare), Sir .Mexander, presbyter, notary
liublic (1470), 1(13, 165, 170.
Andrew, macer (1614). 1705.
Robert (14S6), 229.
Forfar, bailie of, Alexander Strang (1642), 2306.
minister of (1640), Mr. Thomas Pearson,
2280.
sheriff of, David Graham of Fintrie (1643),
2327.
sheriff-depute of, William Gray (1612),
1663, 1664.
Mr. Archibald Pearson of Chapeltoii
(1640), 22S0; (1642), 2306.
Forgan (Forgound), minister at, Mr. Simon Durie
(1627), 1997.
Forgandenny, jirebendary of, Mr. James Hering
(1569), 840.
Forgie, Stephen, burgess of Paisley (1603), 1432 ;
(loceased, 2370 : Margaret, his wife, set
Forgiusoun ; Stephen, his sou, cook, burgess
of Paisley, 237ii,
Alison, wife of .John Hogsyard, Paislev
(1646), 2370.
Forgieson, Margaret, deceased, wife of Stephen
Forgie, mj/rn (1646). 2370.
Fork, Robert, burgess of Paisley (1642), 2307.
P'orm.in (Foirman), Andrew, archbishop of St.
Andrews (1516), 313, 327 7i.
Sir Bartholomew, canon of the mon.istery
of Pittenweem (1551), 582.
Edw.ard, notary public ( 1545), 498.
Sir .James, sacristan of the monastery of
Holyrood (14S6), 196.
James, M.A., notary public (1497), 231.
James, Kailie of Edinburgh (1599), 1373.
Mr. .James, minister in H.iddington (1680),
2794.
John, in Raschelye (1613), 1681 ; Matthew.
his son, 1681.
Martin, in Fodlaw (1.5S1), 1030.
Thomas, servitor to Sir John Wemyss ( 1 609),
1540.
portioner of Inveresk (1617), 1765.
writer in Edinburgh (1640), 2272,
2314, 2357.
Forrest (Forest, Forous, Forres, Forros, Forrois,
Forus, Foures, Fourhose, Fouros, Fourrous,
Fowreis, Fowross, Fowrros) of Over Corsfuird,
John, apparent (1624), 1950.
— — of Gimmers-milns (Gymmonsmylnes), George
(1653), 2439 ; deceased, 2965.
David (1721), .3093, 3204 (?); David,
his second son, 3093.
of Lucasland, .John (1542), 462, 486, 610,
2335 ; William, his son and heir. 486, 620,
744, 827, 842, 91.5, 921, 922, 962, 964, 966,
INDEX OF PERSONS
833
967, 972, 974, 995, 105.5, 1056, 1178, 1181,
1200 (?) ; John, son and heir of William
(1589), 1179-82, 1200C;).
Forrest of Magdalens, John (1578), 968.
iu Meschukmiln, Thomas (1.568), 836.
of Maschok MiU, William (1624), 1950.
Mr. Alexander (1551), 583.
rector of Logy-Montrose (1554), 623;
secretary to Archbishop Hamilton, 672, 824,
1094.
Alexander (1615), 1728.
in North Berwick (1650), 2414.
skinner, burgess of Haddington (1697),
2965.
Andrew, North Berwick (1611), 1611, 1730;
Isabella, his wife, see Hannan.
in Edinburgh (1643), 2320.
David, in Haddiugton (1608), 1537.
burgess of Haddington (1616), 1759,
2061, 2062.
Edward, servitor of .John Fleming of Car-
wood (1631), 2091.
George (1519), 316.
(1527), 363.
in Dirleton (1580), 995.
Henry, burgess of Haddington (1520), 323,
326.
provost of Linlithgow (1545), 490,
621, 715 ; Katherine, his spouse, see Living-
ston ; .John, son of Henry (1560), 715.
John (1484), 195.
(1.520), .321.
(1544), 486.
Haddington (1545), 491.
barber, burgess of Linlithgow (1560),
715.
[Haddington, 1561], 726.
in Dirleton (1592), 1241, 2061, 2379.
chirurgeon in Edinburgh (1665), 2597.
Mr. John, burgess of Haddington (1697),
2965.
Patrick, in Giillane (1622), 1913.
Richard, in Bristo (1629), 2027.
Robert, in Gullane (1635), 2181, 2183.
elder, merchant, burgess of Haddington
(1653), 2439: deceased (1697), 2965: Robert,
skinner, burgess of Haddington, his eldest
son and heir, 296.5.
younger, tailor in Haddington (1653),
2439.
Thomas, [North Berwick] 19.5.
(1519), 316.
Gullane (1554), 620, 979.
in Gullane (1629), 2042, 2181, 2183.
writer (1631), 2091.
(Fourhose) William (1438). 116.
WiUiam, in Eastcroft of Bristo (1621), 1861.
Janet, wife of John Little, Gullane (1538),
424, 425.
Margaret, wife of Thomas Thomson, Gullane
(1562), 744.
wife of John Blair, burgess of Lanark i
(1602), 1429. I
Forrester of Corstorphine, George, first Lord j
(1645), 2361.
James, second Lord (1655), 2469, 2767.
Forrester (Forestar, Forester, Forstare, Forster,
Froster) of Arnevicker, George (1596), 1312 :
Charles, his son, 1312.
of Chambertoun, .John (1719), 3087;
Euphemia Walwood, his wife, .3087.
[of Corstorphine], Adam (13S5), 68.
John, knight (1413), 94; master of
household (1424), 101; chamberlain, 107,
111.
Archibald (1480), 179; Margaret, his
wife, 179 ; see also Haliburton.
of Cowstoune, Robert (1617), 1782; John,
his son, 1782.
of Culmoir, Walter (1627), 1993.
of Denovan, David (1677), 2767.
of Gammilshiels, John (1536), 402.
of Logic, .James (1618), 1791, 1930, 2032,
2033.
Mr. Da^-id (16.371, 2211.
Mr. Alexander (1581), 1025.
— — • Alexander, in Wester Arnevicar (1667),
2616.
chamberlain of Saltoun (1671), 2679.
bailip-dcpute of the constabulary of
Dundee (1676), 2762.
David, notary (1634), 2159, 2422, 2433,
2436.
George, son of Janet Inglis, in Edington
(1589), 1186; rf. No. 752.
James, Serjeant of Edinburgh (1574), 889.
John (1438), 118.
tenant in Edington (1563), 752.
burgess of Stirling (1581), 1022.
Serjeant of Edinburgh (1592), 1239.
burgess of Edinburgh (1598), 1350,
1352.
in Tain (1611), 1622.
Patrick, tenant in Edington (1563), 752.
Robert (1450), 130.
brother-german of the laird of Garden
(1586), 1120.
Waldeve(1207), 4.
William, burgess of Stirling (1610), 1568.
Edinburgh (1646), 2369.
in Corstorphine (1655), 2469.
Agnes, relict of John French, and then of
Alexander Howieson (1693), 2915.
Elizabeth, wife of Mr. David Macgill,
advocate (1559), 706, 926.
Forrett (Forat, Forrat, Forret) of Fingask, John
(1554), 623, 672; Ellen, his wife, see
Monypenny.
John, younger of, 623, 672, 1612:
James, his son, 1612.
of that Ilk, John, depute-stewart of regality
of St. Andrews (1539), 429 : (1554). 624.
Alexander (1553), 606.
Andrew (1557), 672.
burgess of Culross (1567), 828, 1229.
David, servant to John Crichton of Ruthven
(1557), 673.
cot-town of Ruthven (1562), 738,
741.
James, skinner, burgess of Edinburgh (1543),
470, 481, 591: deceased, 1118: Margaret,
his wife, see Black ; Marion, also his wife, sec
5n
834
CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS
Johnstone ; James, his sixth son, 591 :
Katherine, wife of James, see Strang.
Forrett, Katherine, portioncr of Drumeldrie
(17115), 3026 ; William, his son, 302(;.
John, notary, Culross (1.586), 1119, 1125,
1127, 1153, 1229, 1299, 1300, 1317, 1318.
Robert, notary of Dunblane diocese, clerk
of Culross (1617), 1763, 2143, 2317, 2417.
William (1466), 15.
Janet, wife of late Thomas Hay (1602),
3314.
Forster, Sir John, warden of the middle marches
of England (1586), 1115, 1513.
of Bambrough, (.'laud (1607), 151.3.
aliai Shcppard, Mary, daughter of Isabel
Sheppard of Alnwick (1589), 1194.
Forsyth (Forsayth, Forsith, Forsyith, Forsytht)
of Dykis, Uavid (1578), 968.
Andrew, apparent of Vindehillis (1581).
102S.
in Dalkeith (1596), 1322, 1361, 1457,
1646, 1909, 2071, 2073, 2166; deceased
(1635), 2172 ; 2445, 2486, 2493, 2631, 2642,
2727 ; Elizabeth, his wife, see Sadler.
Their daughters —
Isobel (1635), 2172 : relict of Hugh Austen
(1656), 2486.
Katherine (1635), 2172: wife of William
Watson in Todlaw (1656), 2486.
Margaret (1635), 2166, 2172, 2445, 24S6,
2493 ; wife of John Ogilvie in Newton of
Montblairy( 1668), 2632, 2633, 2637,2727.
Andrew, messeuser (1612), 1653, 1654.
Edward (1563), 763.
Mr. Henrj', rector of Monymusk (1543), 476.
James, glazier, Elgin (1680), 2793.
John, notary (1603), 1431.
writer, Edinburgh, deceased (1618),
1795.
- senior, Serjeant of Elgin (1632), 2110.
in Gullane (1635), 2181, 2183.
Mr. Mathew, rector of the household of the
archbishop of St. Andrews (1567), 824.
Mr. Thomas, rector of Glasgow (1479), 178.
William, [Northberwick] 326.
Forteviot, rector of (1495), Mr. Walter Drum-
mond, 224.
vicar of (1495), William Irland, 224.
vicar pensioner of (1495). .Sir Andrew
Thomson, 224.
Forthar, laird of. -See Pitcaim.
Fortrose, bailie (1677), David Mony penny, 2772,
2773.
Fortune (Forton, Fortoun) of Ellemsj'de or Alame-
side, John (1583), 1001, 1089; Andrew, his
son and apparent heir, 1061 ; Patrick, also
his son, 1089.
David (1540), 438.
George, servant to Dame Janet Lawson,
Lady Ednam (1642), 2301.
John (1567), 822.
(1616), 1748.
Robert (1567), 822.
servitor of George Mack, W..S. (1598),
1350-53; writer. 15.38; W.S., 1.594, 1665,
3312 ; Helen, his wife, see Winram.
Fortune, Simon (1525), 347 ; notary public (1533),
391, 438.
Janet, wife of John Cunningham (1623),
193.3.
Fosselane, Walter of (1385), 69.
Foster (Forstar, Fostar) of Achinleck, John (1671),
2072.
of Etherston, Thomas (1636), 2185 ; tee also
Forest.
Edward (1522), 339.
Henry (1514), 299.
James, servitor of David Park, stabler in
Edinl)urgh (1643), 2323.
John (1559), 707.
Robert, of Chatton, 102, 103.
Fotheringhame (Fotheringaham, Fotheringhara)
of Freiland, Sir Thomas (1650), 2408.
of Powric, Thimias (loSS), 1155.
James, in Huip, Orkney (1696), 2948.
John, in Huip (1696), 2948.
Thomas, servant to Thomas Fotheringhani
of Powrie (1588), 1155.
merchant in Dundee (1662), 2555.
Foula, Alexander, servitor of Captain William
Murr.ay of Auchinhove (1664), 2577.
Foulden (Fiilden), rector of (1547), Mr. Edward
Ramsay, 528.
minister of (1619), Mr. Oliver Colt, 1820.
Foulford (Foulfurd, Fulfuyrd) , Andre w ( 1 5.57 ), 673.
James, Edinburgh (1462), 148.
Foulis (Fowlis) of Colinton, Sir James (1614),
1697 ; Mary, his daughter, wife of John
Napier, younger of Merchiaton, 1G97, 1892,
1965.
Sir Alexander (1643), 2.3.34.
Sir James ( 1 667 ), 262 1 .
of Katho, Mr. Alexander (1667), 2621.
John, fiar (1664), 2579.
Mr. Adam (1565), 794.
— Alexander (1488), notarj' pnblic, 202.
Henry of, Edinburgh (1462), 148.
Henry, notarj- public (1559), 707.
Edinburgh, deceased (1GS2), 2803.
Mr. James, procurator (1528), 365.
(1531), 382; Katryne, his wife, sec
\ Brown.
] James, brother-german of Mr. Adam (1565),
794.
Mr. James (1574), S89.
John, notary (1574), 898, 100.5.
Ninian, notary (1606), 1498.
— Robert (1488), notary public, 201, 253, 270,
271.
Linlithgow. 552 ; Henry, his grandson
(1549), 552.
(1580), 1006.
Mr. Robert, advocate (1610), 1594, 1697.
- -Mr. William, keeper of Privy Seal (1428),
I 107.
Isobel, widow of James Duncan of Ratho,
I and wife of Major William Murray (1667),
2621.
Margaret, wife of Sir Colin Campbell of
Aberuchil, deceased (1675), 2741.
I Foulis, collegiate church of, provost of, Gilbert
Gray (1575), 917.
INDEX OF PERSONS
835
Kouihoiie. See Forrest.
l'"owt)eriy (Folbery, Folbury, Folebyre, Folebyri,
Folleberye, Follebyry, Fowbeiic), Sir German,
lord of (1270-90), 14: Basilia of, bis daughter,
14 ; Thomas of, her brother, 14 ; MatUda, her
daughter, wife of Robert Chaunterellc, 14.
John of, clerk (1'292-'J5), 10.
(1303), 19 ; Christian, his wife, 19.
knight(I411), 91.
-John (14:s), 173.
Richard of (1492), 210, 211, 226.
Kichard of (1532), 3S7 ; (1535), 401.
Robert, 220 ; Elizabeth, his wife (149G), 226.
Roger of, in Northumberland, gentleman
(1582), 1050, 1051, 1070(?), 1108, 1129, 1109,
1183, 1219, 1226, 1227; Isabella, his wife,
1219; Roger, his son and apparent heir
(15S9), 1183.
Walter of (1380), 66, 95 ; William, his
brother, 00, 91 ; Agnes of, wife of William,
60, 91 ; William of, son of Cristiana, 91.
William, esquire (1483), 190; Thomas, his
son, 190.
Fowler (Foular, Fouler, Foullar, FouUer), Andrew,
vicar of Arbroath (1521), 330.
A.M., notary public (1522), 331.
David (1490), 227.
James, dweller in Leith (1586), 1112; Jonet,
his wife, $ee Barker ; Margaret, their
daughter, 1112.
John, Dirleton (143S), 110.
Forfarshire (1496), 227.
notary public (1521), 330, 303, 392.
■ GuDane (1538), 424, 425.
GuUane or Lucasland ( 1 544), 486 ; son
of Patrick, OIU, 02U, 915, 902, 1179.
burgess of Edinburgh, 659 ; William,
his son and heir (1556), 659.
- Patrick, Gullane, 610.
- Robert, [Incbaffray] 407.
- Thomas, of Hackney, Middlese.K (1578), 960.
- Walter, [Haddington, 1532] 388.
in Dirleton, 784.
burgess of North Berwick (1589), 1193.
- William, "st. Andrews (1522), 331.
merchant, burgess of Edinburgh (1614),
1717 (?): deceased (1648), 2383; Mr. John,
his son, 2383.
Jean, wife of Mr. James Houston, minister
of Kirkmichael (1094), 2927.
Fowross (Fowrros). See Forrest.
Foxall, Thomas, grocer, citizen of London (1609),
1562.
France, Francis the First, king of (1537), 415;
Magdalen, his daughter, wife of James the
Fifth, 415.
the Second, king of, husband of Mary,
Queen of Scots, 721.
France, George (1557), 670. Cf. French.
James (1557), 070.
Frank, Mr. John, W.S. (1682), 2803.
. . ., in Dalkeith, deceased (1009), 2042.
Fraser of Lovat, Hugh, Lord, deceased (1509), 272.
Thomas, Lord, deceased, 371; Dame
Janet, his wife, ser. Gray.
Hugh, Lord, their son (1528), 371.
Fraser of Lovat, Hugh, Lord (1639), 2270;
Simon, master of Lovat, his eldest son and
heir, 2270.
Fraser (Freser, Frisel, Frisell, Frissail) of Bella-
drum, Hugh, elder (1686), 2841 ; Hugh,
younger, liar, his son, 2841 ; Alexander and
James, his sons, 2841 ; Jean, wife of Alex-
ander, Ke Chivas.
of BeU Loan, William (1721), 3092.
of Belnain, William, W.S. (1757), 3200.
of Braye, James, brother of Hugh, Lord
Fraser of Lovat (1039), 2270.
of Culbriny, William (1680). 2841 ; Alex-
ander, his son, 2841.
of Culduthell, Malcolm (1685), 28.16, 3092 ;
John, his brother, 2836.
of Durris, . . . (1589), 1184; Mr. George,
his son, llt>4.
of Errogy, John (1685), 2836, 3092; Mar-
jory, his wife, see Shaw ; Hugh, their eldest
son, 3092.
— — of Eskiedale, Hugh (1686), 2841.
of Foyar, Hugh, deceased (1039), 2270;
Alexander, his son, 2270 ; Isabella, wife of
Alexander, see M'Kenzie.
of Lovat, General Simon ( 1 757 ), 3200 ; ( 1 77 1 ),
3230 ; Alexander and Archibald, his brothers,
3200.
of Strichen, Alexander, senator of the College
of Justice (1753), 3195 ; Alexander, younger,
his son, 319.5.
Alexander, writer in Inverness (1670), 2658.
merchant in Inverness (1721), 3092.
brother of Lieut. -Colonel Simon Fraser
(1757), 3200.
Sir Andrew (1290), 15.
Andrew, in Feam (1659), 2540, 2738, 2753.
servitor to Robert Wood in Plewland
(1681), 2802.
Archibald, brother of Lieut.-Colonel Simon
Fraser (1757), 3200.
(Frissail), David (1483), 192.
David, in Plewlands (1638), 2250.
Duncan, merchant in Inverness (1740),
315.3.
Mr. Ferqnhar, dean of Argyle (1662), 2561.
George, in Longniddrj' (1575), 909.
James, notary (1613), 1685.
servitor of Alexander M'Lean, notary
(1097), 2956.
Sir John, provost of the church of Abernethy
(1476), 109.
(Frisel) John, canon of Ross (1514), 305.
John, notary (1013), 1685.
cordiner in Inverness (1655), 2460.
M.A., minister of Sorabie (1677),
2774.
brother-german of Malcolm Fraser of
Culduthell (1085), 2830.
bailie of Inverness ( 1736), 3133.
- Nichol, burgess of Linlithgow (1560), 715.
- Mr. Paul, jirecentor of Brechin and parson
of Stracathro(1598), 1354, 1378.
- Robert, servitor to Queen Mary (1566), 802.
in Bruiach (1740), 3153; Elizabeth,
his wife, sec Dunbar.
836
CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS
Fraser, Thomas, servitor to Archibald Ros, notary
(1627), 2002. j
merchant, burgess of Elgin (1632), '
2110.
servitor of Sir George Mackenzie of
Tarbet(l(i73), 2707.
in Aberskirk of Stratherrick (1685),
2836 ; Donald, his son, 2836.
writer in Inverness (1721), 3092, 3133,
3153.
William, notary (1611), 1622.
notary (1736), 3133.
Frater (Fratouris), Mr. William, canon of Aber-
deen (1471), 212.
Frederick, Prince of Wales, etc. (1742), 3159;
(1747), 3324.
Freeland (Freland), Robert (1529), 378.
Freeman (Fremau), John (1554), 518.
Freer (Freir), Alexander, writer (1582), 1047.
Robert, in Torvvoodlie (1621), 1854.
French (Frauch, Franche, Fransche, Frenscb,
Frensche) of Franscheland, Robert (1580),
997.
Alexander, brother-germ.in of James Franche,
infra (1588), 1164.
James, brother-in-law of John Baillie of St.
John's Kirk (1588), 1164.
John, brother-german of above James
Franche (1588), 1164.
deceased (1693), 2915 ; Agnes, his
relict, see Forrester.
Robert, notary, common clerk of Kirkcaldy
(1598), 1342, 2915.
Thf)mas, in Quatcleuch of Kirkbrydrig
(1580), 997.
Frew, John, bailie in Newmilns (1672), 2693.
Friars Carmelite, ))rior and convent of, at Irvine,
92, 119, 120, 141.
Cannelite, Inverbervie, 1749.
Carmelite, at Linlithgow —
Friar John Scott, prior (1545), 490.
Thomas Young (Yung), 490.
Andrew Gaw or Haw, 490.
John Blyth, 490, 621, 715.
James Hoppar, prior (155-), 621, 707, 715.
Carmelite or White Friars of Scotland,
Provincials of the Order —
Cokar, William (1412), 93.
Hetoun, Sir Andrew (1441), 119.
Minorite [or Franciscans] of the Order of
Observants, 152, 178, 2012.
Minorite in St. Andrews (152S), 368.
of Elgin (1609), 1542.
Preachers or Dominicans of Ayr, 1361.
Preachers of Edinburgh, 88, 147, 191—
Adam, their prior (1408), 88.
William Rerik, prior (1479), 177.
Thomas Sclater, prior (1498), 237-
Preachers, Edinburgh, convent of — (1479)
Friar Fynlay Rede, lector ; Friars Walter
Davidson, John Elgyn, Gilbert Bunch,
Patrick Sharp, Patrick Ker, John Buchan,
John Ambrose, Paul Tailzeour, John Dote,
and Thomas Sclater, 'conventuals' 177.
Preachers (or Dominicans) in St. Andrews —
(1545), John Thomson, prior; Alexander
Masoun, sub-prior ; Alexander Balcan(|Uell,
Thomas Sawar, William Kedpath (Uypat),
William Gibsoun, Thomas Litstouu, William
Alanson, Andrew I'hilip, and lleni y Mason,
friars, 494.
Friars, Preachers of Scotland, John Mure, vicar
general (1479), 170, 177.
Preachers in Scotland, provincials of the,
Grierson, Friar John, professor of Theology
(1545), 494.
Frierton (Frertoun, Freyrtoun), Sir David, chap-
lain, 243, 261.
Frissail. Sec Fraser.
Frost, Sir John, chaplain (1599), 1373.
William (1519), 315.
Frow, James, in Newmilns (1651), 2415, 2695.
Froyg, Sandaris [Alexander], 142.
Fryour of Booking, Thomas (1625), 1961.
Fryslyii, George (1554), 618. Cf. Fraser.
FryvUle (Fryuille), Richard of, 30.
Fulliirton (Folartoun, Foulartoune, Foulertoun,
Foullartoun, Foullertouue, Fowlartoun,
FuUerton) of that Ilk, family of, 3091.
Reginald, lord of, 39 ; Elena, Joanna, and
Mariota, his sisters, 39.
Sir Adam of (1344), son of Reginald, 39;
lord of Crosbie (1391), 93, .").-)0(?).
Ranulpli of, his son (1391), 92 : or Rankin,
of that Ilk and Crosbie (1412), 9.3, 105-108 ;
Mariota, his wife, see Wallace ; Adam, son
of Rankin, 105, 107, 550(?); William, also
his son, 105-107.
of that Ilk and Crosbie, George (1441), 119,
120, 141, 158 ; Agnes, his spouse, 141 ; Paul,
his son and heir (1469), 158.
lohii (1493), 213, 215, 216, 218,
220.
Johu, his son, 220, 295, 309, 417 ;
and of Dunrudyr, 422, 472 ; Katherine, his
wife, see Ma.xwell.
John, his son and heir (1537),
417, 422, 472, 473, 475, 536, 537, 542, 549-
51, 747, 748, 778; deceased (1587), 1138;
Katherine, his spouse, see. Blair.
David, his son, 475, 536, 537, 549-51,
747, 748, 778, 1138, 1141, 1266-68, 1019,
2189.
James (1593), 1266-68, 1819, 1988;
Agnes, his wife, see F. of Dreghorn infra ;
James, their son and heir, set infra ; Mr.
Robert and John, also their sons, 1988.
James (1627), 1988, 2189, 2194, 2390 ;
Elizabeth, his eldest daughter, wife of Robert
Wallace of Carnhill, 2390.
James, younger, his son (1649), 2390.
[and Corsbie], William (1641), 2288;
(1667), 2623 ; Adam(?), his son, 2288.
■ of Craighall, Mr. William (1667), 2623, 3091.
James, younger, 2623.
■ Robert, also son of Mr. William, 3091 ;
Robert, W.S., his eldest son, 3091 : (1732),
3124.
■ of Dreghorn, Mr. John (1562), 731.
■ — .John (1585), 1102, 1103, 1266-68;
Agnes, his sister, spouse of James Fullarton,
younger of Corsbie, 1266-68. See above.
INDEX OF PERSONS
837
l''ullaitoii of Duuuouii, Alexander (1584), 10S4.
of Kynnabor, John (1584), lOSl.
Adam, oue of the bailies of Edinburgh
(15GS), 831.
servitor to Kobert Wallace, W.S.(I(i27).
2007.
Donald (1534), 397.
Gavin (1513), 295; Klison, his wife, see
Dairy uj pie.
James (1515), 309.
bailie of Irvine (1067), 2623.
Mr. James, minister at Diumet in Caithness
(1683), 2815, 2S17.
John (1493), 216.
son of John of that Ilk (1562), 748;
brother-natural of David of that IIU, 778 :
brother of David, 1267.
Kobert (1494), 218.
Thomas, merchant (1579), 980.
Sir Walter (1557), 671.
William (1523), 343.
brother of David Fullarton of Corsbie
(1593), 1266, 1268.
Mr. William, minister at St. Quivox (1649),
2390. Cf. of Craighall, .lupra.
Esther, wife of Adam Cunningham of
Brownhill (1585), 1102.
Fulthorp, Roger, 61.
Fulthorpe, Barbara, of Newcastle, widow (1699),
2655.
Fulton of Westermains, in Auchinbothie, John
(1647), 2382.
William, in Spreulsland (1647), 2382;
Andrew, his son, 2382.
Fungorth, prebendary of. Sir Thomas MacGill
(1569), 840.
Furbrand, Patrick, in Skarhill (1586), 1123. Sei-
nlso Thorburn.
Fyfe (Fife, Fyfif, Fyffe, Fyif, Fyief), Mr. Alexander
(1492), notary, 212.
George (1481), 183, 203.
notary public (1584), 1081.
Gilbert, in Mains of Logy (1559), 703.
bailie of Edinburgh (1687), 2849.
James (1612), 1656.
John, [Edinburgh, 1543] 481.
in Pittendreich (1627), 201U.
in Dundee (1672), 2692.
Thomas, elder (1601), 1417 ; Katherine, his
wife, nee Hibbert ; James, baker [Dundee],
their son, 1417, 1443.
servitor to Mr. Alexander Wedderburn,
clerk of court at Dundee (1615), 1722.
William (1598), 1346.
notary (1624), 1949.
Fynmeltoun, Andrew, at Carnebrew Mill (1624),
1946.
Fynnc, John, in Inglistoun (1557), 683.
Fyvie, Lord, Alexander, provost of Elgin (1602),
1424 ; provost of Kdinburgh (1603), 1456.
Fyvie (Fyvy), vicar of (1471), Sir John Thomson.
212.
clerk of, Patrick Clerk, 212.
Ga, Thomas, shoemaker in Elgin (1602), 1424;
David, his son, 1424. i
Gabeford, Robert (1409), 89.
Gabres, James, burgess of Bruges (1355), 42.
Gadie, James, servitor to David Heart, notary
(Kl.iO), 2052. Cf. Geddie.
Gatr, John, in Falkirk (1771), 3229.
Gair (Gaire), Alexander, in Nigg (1659), 2540,
2543; (1668), 2636.
Thomas, notary and writer in Fortrose
(1673), 2707, 2721,2753.
notary (1762), 3217.
William, in Meiklc Rany (1673), 2720.
Gairns (Gairins, Gairnis), Adam, in Leith (1655),
2470.
Riohard (1641), 2289.
Galashiels, minister at, Mr. James Urquhart
(1642), 2305, 2805, 280(1, 30,JS.
Galbraith (Calbraith, Galbrayth) of Johnstone,
Thomas (1452), 136 ; Malcolm, hia son, 136.
Mr. Adam (1540), 438.
Alexander (1540), 438; tenant of West
Grenokschaw, 443, 463.
David (1.'525), 347.
Duncan, servitor to Mr. William Macdougall
(1566), 802.
James, writer in Edinburgh (1653), 2446.
John, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh, de-
ceased (1603), 1447; John, his son, 1447.
in Blairdardie (1632), 2101.
in Finuart (1635), 2161.
Patrick (1.507), 821.
Mr. Robert, procurator (1528), 365, 372(?).
Robert, merchant (1588), 1168.
William, notary. North Berwick (1611),
1607, 1611, 175U; common clerk, 2320,
2414.
Elizabeth, wife of David King in Skarhill
(1507), 822.
Margaret, wife of William Cockburn of
Chouslie (1539), 432, 434-36, 438.
Galfrid, son of Richard ( 1204-14), 3.
Gall, Henry, of the Maw ( 1421 ), 99.
John, merchant in Aberdeen (1694), 2921.
Gallon, Rano, in Rotberrie (England) (1620), 1840.
Galloway, bishops of —
Henry (1273), 46.
David [Arnot], 320, 333.
Henry [W'emyss], 498.
Andrew [Durie], 52S.
Alexander Gordon (1564), 772, 801, 805.
William Couper (1614). 1698, 1813.
Andrew Lamb, 1852; (1630), 2072.
James Hamilton (1674), 2728.
Mr. .John Paterson (1674), 2737, 2786. See
a/so Edinburgh and Glasgow.
archdeacon of (1674), James C'olhoun, 2737.
Alan, lord of, 46 ; ilargaret, his wife ;
Devorgilla of, their daughter, wife of John
Balior(1273), 46.
Fergus, lord of, 46.
Roland, lord of, 46 ; Ellen, his wife, 46.
• TJchtred, lord of, 46.
Alexander, [lirst] Earl of (1624), 1947. See
aho Stewart of (iarlies.
Alexander, [third] Earl of (1673), 2712.
Gallowav, Andrew (1536), 410.
Archibald, deceased (1626), 1980.
S3S
CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS
Galloway, Francis, servitor of Thomas Mudic
(1041), 22S(i.
James (1577), 951.
Ronald (153G), 410.
Thomas (1536), 410.
- servant to G eorge Angus, notary ( 1 58 7 ).
1151.
in Powhouse (1627), 1998.
• servant of Mr. William Cochrane of
. Cowdoun (1636), 2196.
<Jallua(?), ,fohn, notary public (1501), 241.
(Jalt of Woodside, Robert (1608), 1528 ; Isabella.
his wife, see Harvie.
Garbett, Samuel, and Francis bis son, both
partners in the Carron Company ( 1 768), 322:J
(iarden ((.ardin, Gardyn, Gardyne, fiairdin, Gaii
dyne) of Hise, David (1584), 10S4.
of Blairtone, Mr. Robert, commissary-clerk
of Aberdeen (1613), 1684.
of Burrowfield, John (1504), 247.
of Cononsyth, Mr. David (1501), 242, 272.
of that Ilk, Mr. David (15/9), 986, 1120,
1514 ; Georyc, his brother, 1514.
of Presock, James (1612), 1647.
of La^vtonn, David (1G12), 1647.
of TUlifroskie, Robert (1632), 2108, 2174.
— Alexander, in Brax (1560), 723.
David (1500), 240.
in Braktillo (1522), 334.
George, brother of Mr. David, of that Ilk
(1607), 1514.
James, [Inchaflfray] 407.
Mr. James, bailie of Elgin (1593), 1259;
(1609), 1542.
John, dyer, burgess of Edinburgh (1596),
1.30S ; William, his son, baker, 1308; Janet
Reid, his spouse, 1308.
John, bailie of Montrose (1620), 1846.
Mr. John, minister at Stronsay (1630), 2052,
2064, 2502 ; John, his son, 2052.
John, officer in Portsburgh (1655), 2473.
Thomas, in Muirdrum (1560), 723.
Mr. WiUiam (1582), 1054.
Helen, widow of Charles Dempster of
Balrownie (1607), 1514.
Hardens, George, ensign to Lieutenant-Colonel
Keith (1702), 3002.
Gardiner ((iairdiner, (iairner, (fardenar. Gardener,
Gardnar, Gardner), Adam [North Berwick],
195.
Alexander (1564), 776.
in MUton (1648), 2386 : Robert, his
son, 2386.
Andrew, [St. Andrews] 194.
David, in Scone (1578), 959.
Georg^c, messenger in Duns (1694), 2926.
Hugh, at Dumcryne (1621), 1867.
Janies, in Rowntriehill (1653), 2437, 2672.
John, in Hildcrstoun (1572), 877.
in Dumcryne (1621), 1867.
writer in Ayr (1707), 3032, 3182.
Patrick, [North Berwick] 326.
Robert, burgess of Linlithgow (1545), 493.
writer and notary in Edinburgh (1580),
1010, 1058-60, 1118, 1167(?), 1382, 1414,
1425, 1426, 1433-35, 1468.
Gardiner, Thomas, at Inchaflfray (1S36), 407 ; prior
(l.')75), 930.
William, North Berwick (1484), 195.
[North Berwick, 1521], 323, 326.
(1509), 271.
servitor of William, Earl of Glencairn
(1653), 2437.
Isobella, in Kinghorn Wester, deceased
(1631), 2095.
Marjory, deceased, .wife of Archibald Angus
(1656), 2489.
Gargimnock, minister at (1G23), Mr. WiUiam
' Justice, 1936.
Garioch of Kiustair, Alexander (1751), .M88.
Mr. Alexander, student of theology (1628),
2016.
WiUiam, schoolmaster at Loggie (I6S6),
2844.
Garland, William, in Little Fundy (1702), 2999.
<;armorie, John, in Nunbellie (1618), 1790.
Gartlv, minister at, Mr. John Urquhart, deceased
("l740), 31.11.
(iarven ((iirwen) of CakhvolUstouu, (iilbert,
younger, notary (1612), 1669; (1613),
1674.
Garvie, James, in Stonehaven (1689), 2879 : Mar-
' garet and Elizabeth, his daughters, 2879.
Garwald (Garwod), rector of (1539), Alexander
Gledstanis, 434.
Gask, Crysty, Serjeant of Perth (1525), 351.
I Gatherer (Gaderar), Alexander, in Burntisland
I (1600), 2545.
Mr. Thomas, vicar of Dalcliors (1528), 371.
I Thomas, notary public (1545), 495.
I Ciaw (<lau, Gawc), Alexander, chaplain and notary
public (1502), 243, 261, 304, 374.
i Alexander, [Culross, 1540], 442, 507, 782.
' .James (1540), 442.
I Mr. Mathew, in Culross (1586), 1119,
1152. C/: Ga and Gall.
I Gawie (Gawy), Archibald (1580), 1004.
I John, merchant, burgess of Stirling (1600),
1395.
Lancie, Serjeant in Dalkeith (1596), 1323.
I Gawin, (Jeorge, in CoUilaw (1624), 1941.
Gay, Alexander, writer in Edinburgh (1689),
' 2880.
George (1617), 1761.
John, burgess of Dysart (1642), 2316.
Nicolas, in Dalkeith, deceased (1669), 2642.
— — Captain WiUiam, of Colonel Burrell's regi-
ment (1704), 3318 ; Margaret, his daughter,
wife of James Steven, 3318.
Gayne, Margaret (or JIarion), wife of John
Campbell, burgess of Glasgow, 573, 889.
Ged (Gcdd), of Baldrig, Robert (1636), 2198;
William and John, his sons, 2198.
of Gedsmill, Robert (1630), 2070, 2105;
Margaret, his daughter, wife of James, son
of Gilbert Robertson, writer in Edinburgh,
2105.
John, burgess of Burntisland (1612), 1639;
Barbara Phin, his wife, 1639.
Roliert, skipj)er in Burntisland, deceased
(1671), 2675 ; Robert, his nephew and heir,
2675.
INDEX OF PERSONS
839
Geddes of Essill, Andrew (1636), 2192 ; deceased
(1650), 2413, 2428.
Archibald, his sod, 2413, 2428 ; de-
ceased (1698), 2971.
Mr. Andrew, son of Archibald, sheriff-
John,
depute of Elgin (1692), 2904 ; 2971.
of Rowehanc, Charles (1602), 1423
his brother, 1423.
Archibald, senior, in Dundee (1612), 1656 ;
Archibald, his son, and .lonet, daughter of
latter, wife of William Goldman of Flashill.
1656.
OUbert (1470), 162.
James, in Inche of Urtane ( 1 652), 2428.
John, brother to Charles of Bowchane
(1602), 1423.
John, carpenter at Straiton (1620), 1849,
1850.
Nicholas (1491), 379.
Ueddie ((ieddj), Charles, citizen of St. Andrews,
deceased (1580), 1001 ; Walter, his son,
1001, 1002 ; Charles, also his son, 1002.
David, baker, burgess of Dysart (1617), 1761.
A\ illiam, citizen of St. Andrews (1572), 871.
elder, in St. Andrews (1637), 2219.
Janet, wife of Thomas Welwood, citizen of
St. Andrews (1592), 1245, 1246, 1277, 1278.
Margaret, relict of Robert Dalrymple in
Stratharlie (1703), 3009.
Geichan, Matthew, in Ryding (15S6), 1132.
William, in Ryding (1586), 1132.
Mariot, wife of Patrick Urquhart, Canongate
(1642), 2305. .See also Graham.
Gemmell (Gamill, Gaumell, Gembill, Gemmill),
Alexander, in the Seheilfald (1576), 941.
Andrew (1607), 1505.
John, in Dalkeith (1584), 1079.
notary, Ayrshire (1600). 1.390, 1505,
1595 ; William, his son, 1390 [? same as
notary, infra].
in Bankhead (1652), 2425.
Michael (1614), 1708.
Robert, tenant in Mershelland (1558), 691.
in Duns (165S), 2529.
William, in D.ilkeith (1621), 1851.
notary of Glasgow diocese (1621), 1883,
1S84, see aho supra.
Gentles, Matthew, in Xowlands (1697), 2953.
George the First, Kint;, 3075, 30S0, 30S2, 3086,
3152.
the Second, King, 3112, 3114,3126, 3148,
3163, 3171, 3183, 3184, 3193, 3203.
the Third, King, 3210, 3211, 3215, 3218,
3220, 3234, 324^1, 3244, 3254, 3257, 3261,
3280, 32S1, 3285, 3295, 3326.
the Fourth, King, 3308.
George, Cuthbert, messenger (1552), 603, 608.
Georgeson, William, servitor of Mr. George
Munro, notary in Thurso (1659), 2537.
Getgud, Laurence, Haddington (1540), 446.
Gibl) (Gib) of Carribbers, Robert, queen's bailie
of Xewhaven (1553), 614.
Andrew, notary (1596), 1309.
George, servant of Mr. James MacGill,
clerk register (1566), 796.
James, merchant (1697), 1505.
Gibb, James, in Stirling (1661), 2552. '
John, in Over . . ., Perthshire (1578), 959.
Burntisland, deceased (1591), 1222.
in Brigneis (1635), 2169; Margaret
Thomson, his wife, 2169.
in Westbarns (1676), 2760.
Laurence, in Over . . ., Perthshire (1578),
959.
William, sorgeon in Montrose (1698), 2975.
Elizabeth, wife of John Renton of Wester
Shiells of Cockburnspath (1586), 1123.
Ellen, wife of Edward ScoUay, elder, of
StrjTiie (1625), 1963.
Gibbon (Gibbone), James, in Carnock (1617),
1763.
John, in Linktoun of Abbotshall (1656),
2488.
Gibonson, William (1461), 145.
Gibson (Gibbesone, Gibbisone, Gibesone, Gibsone,
Gibsoun, Gipsoun, Gybsone, Gybsonn, Gyp-
sone, Gypsoun) of Durie, Mr. Alexander,
clerk of council (1618), 1808.
Mr. Alexander [vounger], clerk of
session (1633), 2135.
Alexander (1757), 3201.
of .Sheriffmill, William, notary (1598), 1343,
1345.
Adam, prebendary of St. Salvator's Church,
St. Andrews (1569). 846.
Alexander, notary public (1549), 550.
burgess of Perth (1588), 1161.
serjeantof North Berwick (1589), 1193,
1607, 1611.
bowmakcr in Edinburgh (1610), 1597.
Dalkeith, deceased (1621), 1885.
burgess of Elgin, sheriff-depute of
Elgin and Forres (1650), 2413.
Mr. Alexander, one of the principal clerks
of session, 2465.
Andrew, bailie and burgess of Culross (1592),
1229, 1299.
Dalkeith, deceased (1627), 2001.
Cnthbert, in Dalkeith (1630), 2071, 2073,
2166, 2173.
notary (1643), 2333.
David, A.M., notary public (1542), 459.
David, canon of Glasgow (1557), 668.
Donald, portioner of Pitcalzean (1617), 1779.
- Edward, Dairy (1569), 840.
- George, clerk to the lords of conncil (1558),
685, 757.
(1662), 2555 ; Jean, his sister, wife of
George Preston of Craigmillar, 2287, 2555.
- Gilbert, notary public (1536), 408.
- Henry, A.M., notary public (1557), 668, 709.
citizen of Glasgow (1574), 705.
- servitor of the Marquis of Huntly
(1610), 1573.
-James (1453), 137.
burgess of Dumfries (1603), 1448.
servitor to William Coupar, bishop of
GaUoway (1618), 1813.
servitor to John Belsches, advocate
(1621), 1852.
notary of St. Andrews diocese (1624),
1938.
840
CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS
Gibson, James, in Aui:blin, younger (1624), 1938.
in Latliaut;y (103 1), 2098.
advnciite (lc.41), 2287.
in Dalkeith (1651), 2419.
John (1441), 120.
presbyter, notary public (1545), 495.
in LeasHililcn (1578), 909.
in Newton (1610), 1574.
Serjeant of Edinburgh (1012), 1030.
writer in Kdinburgh (l(il3), lO'.IO.
servitor of James Fullartou of that
Ilk (1630), 2194.
elder, in Leith, deceased (1655), 2470.
— in Newmilns (1072), 2095.
writer in Edinburgh (1694), 2920.
in Coldingham (1695), 2931.
Martin (1578), 909.
Mungo, shoemaker, burgess of Linlithgow
(1599), 1381.
Patrick, shoemaker in Linlithgow 1599),
1381 ; Bessie, his wife, xre Glen.
Philip, Haddington (1540), 440.
Robert, [ Dunfermline | 289.
notary public (1563), 756.
(1585), 1102.
Serjeant of Edinburgh (1614), 1718,
1778, 2048.
Thomas (1434), 113.
in Hallis (1024), 1944. 1945, 1948.
Newhaven, deceased (1626), 1980.
servitor to Hugh Somerville, W.S.
(1713), 3069.
Walter, in Edinburgh (1603), 1448.
in St. Andrews (1673), 2719.
William, in Mekilrig (1519), 317.
dean of llestalrig (1530), 402, 421.
Sir William, rector of Auldcathie (1554),
619.
William [of Leith J (1554), GIG ; Janet,
his sister, wife of William Logan of Glasgow
(1554), ok;.
William, bailie of Elgin (1593), 1259;
deceased, 1542.
in Gieenend (1654), 2458.
Agnes, wife of David Alexander, burgess of
C'rail (1590), 1209.
Janet, wife of ^Latthew Cousland in Lin-
litligow (1599), 1381.
■ Margaret, deceased, wife of . . . Mitchell
(1028), 2012.
Ciffard, Hugh (1153-78), 2.
Walter, 2.
William, 2.
Gifford (Giffard, Giffart, Gifferd, Giffurde, Gifhairt,
Gyffert, Gyffhert, Gyfhart) of Sheriffhall,
William (1505), 790 ; James, his son, 790.
Alexander (1432), 110.
Mr. Alexander, rector of Newlands, 679,
919.
John, [Dalkeith] 328.
Thomas, in Kirklanda of Lasswade, 517 :
John, his son (1540), 517.
Thomas, in Dalkeith, elder (1596), 1323,
1578, 1626, 1040, 1006, 1667, 1725, 1851,
2002, 2042 (?), 3059 (?).
in Dalkeith, younger (1009), 1567,
1620, 1600, 1725, 1885, 2002, 2642 (?),
3059 (?) ; Katherine, his wife, .see Weir.
Gifford, Thomas, formerly of Shirefhall (1621),
1873.
William, Dalkeith (1521), 328, 580, 581.
Sir William (1557), 677, 079
■ William, citizen of .St. Andrews (1572),
871.
— in Dalkeith (1009), 2041, 3058.
Gilbert, son of Gilbert. Earl of Strathern, 5.
Gilbert, John, goldsmitli in Edinburgh (1568), 831,
889, 1238, 13(14.
Michael, goldsmith, burgess of Edinburgh
(1554), 015 ; Sibella, his wife, ncr Wight.
Mr. Thomas, advocate (1.582), 1038, 1308,
133S ; Christina, his spouse, .sm; Henderson.
Catherine, wife of Mr. John Waidlaw
(1015), 1734.
Gilbertson ('Gilberti,' Gilbertsoun), Alexander
Hay in Tain (1011), 1022.
James, notary public (1432), 110.
Gilchrist (Gilkreist), William, in Duns (1589),
1186.
WiUiam, notary (1637), 2215.
in Ochiltree (1080), 2843.
(Jilgour, John, servitor to Mr. Thomas Hope,
advocate (1017), 1770 : rf. Kilgour.
Gilhagie, James, in Keidiehill (1004), 1477.
Gilhcane, Mr. Thomas, in Monacbtie (1650),
2413.
Gilise (1 153-78), 2 ; Uhtred, his son, 2.
Gilkison (Gyilkesoun, Gylkcrsoun), Gavin (1559),
60.5.
John (1559), 695.
Gill, David, [Edinburgl .15, 553 ; William, his
heir (1519), 315.
Gillanderis, John, in Elgin (1032), 2110.
Gillespie (Gilespie, Gillespy, (iillcsjiik), Alex-
ander, skipper in Elie (KiSO), 2790.
Archibald (1520), 357.
John, tailor, liurgess of Glasgow (1656),
2402.
Patrick, principal of Glasgow University
(1050), 2492.
Marie Nein, wife of .James Muldonich in
Easter Dalguise (1574), 891.
Gillies (Gilles, Gilleia), James, in Walkmill (1696),
2950 ; Peter, his son, 295(1.
John, Serjeant (1587), 1142.
Mr. .John, in Fulwodheid (1596), 1315.
Thomas, M.I). (1788), 3271.
William, in linighe.ad (1052), 2428.
Gillon of WallhoHse, William Downe, M.P.
(1837), 3311.
Gilly, Robert (1488), 200.
Gilmour (Gilmor, Gilmore, Gilmure) of Craig-
millar, Sir .John, advocate (1050), 2491,
2641.
Archibald, deceased, portioner of East
Borland, Denny (1704), 3011 ; William, his
eldest son and heir, 3011: (1708), 3042;
Bethia, only daughter of William, 3042.
David, mason in Kinoraigie (1747), 3169.
Edward, in Bo'ncss (1088), 2808.
.Tames, brother of Kobcrt, burgess of
Auchtermuchty (1003), 1441.
INDEX OF PERSONS
841
Gilmour, John, burgess of Perth (1537), 417.
in Glasgow (1G04), 1477.
W.S. (1610), l.'->70, 1032, 1G98, 1700,
1813, 1841, 2126,2177; Mr. Robert, his son,
2126, 2177.
Mr. Robert, notary (1641), 2287, 2342.
Robert, burgess of Auchtermuchty (1603),
1441, 2336 ; Giles, his wife, see Maxwell ;
.James, his son, 2336.
portionerof Thornrawer of Auchinleich
(1655), 2462.
portioner, Auchtermuchty (1666),
2602.
William, portioner of Bnrdland of Denny
(1655), 2462 ; Euphemia Moorheail, his wife,
2462 ; Euphemia, their daughter, wife of
William (Jilmore in Seybeggs, 2462.
in Seybeggs (1655), 2462; Euphemia,
his wife, see ahore.
Gilpatrick, Andrew, burgess of Jedburgh (1607),
1527. Cf. Kilpatrick.
Gilruff, Gavin, in Coldingh.ame (1567), 822, 1290.
Gilzam (orGilzain), Henry, citizen of .St. Andrews
(1482), 187 ; Christian, his spouse, 187.
Gilzean, John, deceased (1617), 1770.
Girdwood, Heury (1G16), 1754.
John, Edinburgh (1545), 492.
Gladstone (Gladstanes, Gladstauis, Glaidstanes,
Gledstaine, Gledstains, Gledstane) of Craig,
Thomas (1693), 2910.
Alexander, rector of Garwood (1539), 434.
Archibald, Middle Corswood (1551), 585.
— — George, archbishop of St. Andrews (1610),
1571, 1696.
Herbert, notary (1562), 738, 741.
Mr. John, a lord of session (1552), 590.
John, burgess of Kirkcudbright (1595),
1302.
Patrick, in Bristo (1610), 1584, 1995.
Robert of (1434), 122.
Thomas, in Dumfries (1693), 2908.
Mr. Walter, minister at New Abbey (1657),
2499 ; Margaret, his wife, vee Crichtoii of
Crawfordston ; James, their son, 2499.
William, servitor to the Earl of Morton
(16.34), 2147, 2148, 2167 ; in L.angside,
2332 (?) ; deceased (1673), 2700, 2704, 2709 ;
Isobel, his wife, see Cranstoun ; William, his
eldest son, in Hownam, 2700, 2704-2706,
2709.
Glamis (Glammys), Alexander, Lord (1483), 189.
Glas, John, servitor of Sir Adam Hepburn of
Hnmbio (1653), 2435.
Glasgow, bishops of —
William [Lauder], 101.
John [Cameron], 107.
William [Turnbull], 133.
John [Laing], 178.
George [C.armichael], elect (1483), 189.
archbishops of —
Robert [ lUacadcr] (1499), 238, 255.
James Beaton (1512), 287 ; chancellor,
333.
Gavin [Dunb-ar], 428.
Mr. .J.ames Law (1617), 1769 : (1619), 1596,
see p. 755; 1830, 1831, 1881.
Glasgow, archbishops of (rontinned) —
John Spottiswood (1615), 1732.
Patrick Lindsay (1636), 2187, 2188, 2195,
2257.
Andrew Fairfoul (1663), 2572.
Alexander Burnet (1665), 2592, 2593, 2595.
John I'aterson (1687), 2850, 2894, 2900,
•ice (ilso Edinburgh and Galloway.
bishop, dean, and canons of (1574), 890.
dean of, Jlr. James Balfour (1584), 1084.
sub-dean of (1650), 2492.
rector of (1479), Mr. Thomas Forsyth, 178.
minister of (1647), Mr. Hugh Blair, 2382.
bailies of —
William Anderson (1004), 1477.
Alexander Brown (1780), 3251.
commissary of (1598), Robert Chirnside of
Over I'ossil, 1338.
University of (1656) —
Principal, Patrick Gillespie, 2492.
Rector, Sir George Maxwell of Nether
PoUok, 2492.
Professor of Divinity, Dr. Robert Baillie,
2492.
University, Senatus of the (1696), 2940,
2985.
Glasinwrycht, George, in KeLso (1582), 1045.
Glassach, John of, burgess of Irvine (1391), 93.
Glassford (Glasfurd), .Tames, notary in Cupar
(1621), 1857.
John, in Sandridingait (1586), 1114.
Patrick, burgess of Cupar, notary public
(1586), 1117, 1310; (1602), 429; Andrew,
his son, not,ary, 1310 ; (1602), 429.
Gledlawe, Richard, ironsmith (1582), 1053.
Thomas (1582), 1053.
Gleghorn, John, in Sunnyside (1664), 2575.
Glen of Bar, James (1562), 739.
William, younger, 739.
of Linthills, Hew, prebendary of Kilmaurs
(1596), 1320.
Alexander, writer in Edinburgh (1697),
2963.
James, in Torphiehcn (1581), 1020, 1662.
in Brigend (1609), 1554.
baker in Edinburgh (1630), 2049.
John (1495), 223.
elder, in Cambuskenneth (1589),
1188.
(1636), 2187; Agnes, his wife, see
Crosbie.
Mr. Robert (1615), 1734, 2285.
Thom.as (I.V)3), 614.
Mr. William (1585), 1094.
Bessie, wife of Patrick Gibbison, shoemaker
in Linlithgow (1599), 1381.
Glenbervie (Glenbervy), laird of. Set Douglas.
Glencairn, Sir William Cunningham, M.aster of
(1531), 382 ; fourth Earl of, 487, 520, 525,
555, 580, 599.
Alexiinder, fifth E.irl of, 382, 555, 556, 583,
586, 593, 594, 599, 603, 608, 636, 665, 678,
685, 714, 721, 725, 729, 739, 745, 787, 820,
870, 916.
William, sixth Earl of (1551), 586, 725, 916,
944, 957, 958.
O
842
CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS
Glencairn, James, seventh Earl of (157C), 937,
1320, 1574, 1599, 1032, 245G.
William, eighth Earl of (lOlO), 1599, 2450,
see Kilmaurs ; Janet, his wife, sn- Ker.
. William, ninth Earl of (HiSli), 2190, 2197,
2252, 2450, 25GS.
Alexander, tenth Earl of (1070), 2059.
John, eleventh Earl of (1071 ), 2072, 29S0.
William, twelfth Earl of (1747), 3324.
William, thirteenth Earl of, 3324.
Glencairn, John Jameson, vicar-pensioner of ( 1 574),
890.
ministers at —
John Brown (1003), 1448, 2037.
Mr. William Brown, his son (1029), 2037,
2487.
Mr. James Brotherston (1659), 2531.
Gleneorse of that Ilk, John, deceased (1623),
1910.
Glendinning (Glcndoning, Gleudyuwyn) of that
Ilk, SirSymon, knight (1443), 122, 134.
of Moehrum, George, deceased (1672),
2090 ; Margaret, his daughter, 2690.
of Parton, Alexander, deceased (1072),
2090 ; Nicola Herries, his wife, 2090 ;
Robert, their son, 209O.
Mr. Robert, minister of Kirkcudbright
(1614), 169S.
Glengarnock, laird of. Nee Cunningham.
Glenluce (Glenloyse), Godfrey, abbot of (1273),
40.
Glook, John (1500), S03.
Glover, James, notary (1611), 1003.
servitor of Francis, Earl of Bucclouch
(1040), 307.
Gobyon, Sir Hugh, sheriff of Northumberland
(1292-95), 16, 17.
Godesfeld, Roger of (1322), 30.
Goff (GoifT), Andrew, in Innerbervic (1571), 800.
William (1559), 707.
Goher, Robin (1207), 4.
Gold, George. See Brown.
Goldman of Flashill, William, merchant, burgess
of Dundee (1003), 1443; (1612), l(i50, 1743;
John and Thomas, his brothers, 1 443.
William, his son, bailie and burgess of
Dundee (1012), 1056, 1743, 1744, 2352,
2354, 2928 ; Jonet, his wife, see Geddes.
Their daughters —
Margaret, wife of James Rollock of Monks-
holm (1644), 2352, 2354, 2355.
Elizabeth, wife of Willianr Davidson, 2352,
2354, 2355.
Janet, wife of .Tames Beton, M.D., 2352-55.
Marion, 2352, 2354, 2355.
Charles, merchant, burgess of Dundee (1612),
1656.
James, merchant, burgess of Dundee (1579),
9.S9 ; William, his son, 989 ; see also of Flas-
hill.
John, brother of William, burgess of Dundee
(1003), 1443, seep. 755; 1744.
Thomas, brother of William, burgess of
Dundee (1003), 1443, see j). 755 ; 1444.
Kuphemia, wife of John Yeaman, burgess of
Dundee (1003), 1442, 1443.
Goldsmith (Goldsmyth), Adam, junior (1408),
burgess of Edinburgh, 88.
Gollan, Gilbert, burgess of Inverness (1574), 907,
2186.
John, burgess of Inverness (1528), 367, 403.
burgess of Inverness (1600), 1399.
Thomas, burge.ss of Inverness (1570), 854,
9U7.
William, burgess of Inverness (1536), 403,
467.
Good (Gude), (icorge, notary and clerk to the
I Lords of Council (1529), 379.
Thomas (1533), 390.
Goodall (Goodale, Guddell), Alexander, Auchter-
muchty (1022), 1912, 2256; Margaret, his
wife, see Laing.
James, in Strathmiglo (1697), 2964.
• Rol)ert, in Dempstartoun (1022), 1912.
Goodbody ((iudbody), John [Gullane], 462.
Goodfellow ((Judefalow), John, notary pul)lic
(1469), 100.
Goodlad (Gudlad), Alexander, sheriff- depute of
Renfrew (1579), 990.
Alexander (1585), 1095.
Sir James, chaplain [8t. Andrews], 327.
Gordon, Duke of, Cosmo (1770), 3227.
Alexander, his son, 3227.
Alexander, Lord of. See Huntly.
George, Lord, son of George, Marquis of
Huntly (1037), 1493, etc. See Huntly.
Gordon ((iordouu) of Airds, William (1673), 2712.
Robert, ajiparent (1074), 2725.
of Balconie, William, .advocate (1097), 2960.
of Baldorny, Mr. George, 696 ; Ale.xander,
his son (1559), 090, 1542(?).
of Banchory Devnick, Mr. James (1674),
2733 ; Elizalicth, his wife, see Forl)es.
of Barnljarroch, James (1566), 801, 805.
of Boytath, James (1707), 3030.
of Buckie, John (1598), 134.3, 1357, 1358,
2229, 2230.
John, son of John Gordon of Hilton
(1669), 2044, 2730.
of Cardincss, John, fiar (1634), 2153, 2154,
2360 ; Marion, his wife, see Peebles.
of Cluny, John (1585), 1100; Margaret
Gordon, his wife, 1100.
Sir Thomas (1585), 1100, 1730, 2108.
Sir Alexander, knight-baronet, his son
and heir (1615), 1730, 2108, 2174.
John, deceased (1770), 3227; Mr.
Cosmo, advocate, his son and heir, 3227.
of Collachie or GoUachie, John (1669), 2644,
2730.
of Crauchhaw, William (1621), 1852.
of Culvennan, Alexander (1074), 2725.
of Culzenoch, John (1018), 1813.
of Delfollie, Sir William, burgess of Edin-
burgh (1708), 3045.
of Dilspro, Thomas (1628), 2016.
■ of Glastirom, Patrick (1682), 2807.
of Gordouston, Sir Ludovic (1669),
2730.
Roliert, younger (1674), 2726.
of Grandhame, Thomas (1604), 1469 ;
garet, his wife, see Forbes.
2644,
Mar-
INDEX OF PERSONS
843
Gordon of Grange, Hugh (H)'21), 1S52, 2712.
of Hiiddo, Sir George (1004), 2577, 2726.
of Hilton, John (1037), 2229, 2236, 2644,
2730 ; see also G. of Buckie.
of Kirkconnell, Willi.ini (1033), 2124.
of Laickathic, Patrick (IGliD), 2644.
of Leichestouu, John (1009), 1542.
of Lesraoir, .Sir James, deceased (1082), 2807.
iSir William, hi.s grandson, 2807 ;
(1084), 2820, 2821.
James, j'ounger, son of Sir William,
2820, 2821 ; JJame Jean, wife of James, xec
Gordon.
of Lochinv-ir, Sir .John, bailie-depute of ihe
abbey of Tongland (I5(i0), 801, 805, 1030.
Sir Robert (1014), 1098, 1757, 181.3,
1852.
John (1618), 1813, 1852, 2i)72.
of Marcartney, James (1010), 1575, 1570.
of Mayne, Robert (1637), 2229; (1638),
2236.
of Muirfad, William (1570), 930.
of Park, Alexander, deceased (1073), 2712 ;
Robert, his son, 2712.
of Pitlurge, John (1589), 1185.
of Roberton, William (1655), 2472.
■ of Sandston, Alexander (1084), 2821.
of Schirmers, Mr. Gilljert, younger, com-
mendator of the abbey of Sweetheart or
New Abbey (1594), 12S8.
of Tro(|uhane, John, deceased (1674), 2725 ;
Roger, his great-grandson and heir, 2725.
of Wardhoiise, ,lohn, deceased (1751), 3188 ;
Arthur, his son, 3188.
of . . ., Alexander (1607), 2618.
(Goroudoun), Sir Adam of (1320), 27.
Adam, dean of Caithness (1514), 305.
Adam, writer in Edinliurgh (1004), 2577.
Sir Alexander (1492), 212.
• Alexander, [Glenbervie, 1558] 090.
bishop of Galloway, commendator of
Tongland and luchaffray (1504), 772, 801,
805.
in Sydera (15S8), 1158.
servitor of the Marquis of Huntly
(1010), 1573.
in Little Downy (1031), 20S7.
in Reate (1G3S), 2230.
■ -brother of Hugh, of Grange (1673),
2712.
Mr. Alexander, advocate (1731), 3119.
■ Charles, W.S., in Edinburgh (1770), 3227.
George, chamberlain of Hunlly (1037), 2229,
2236.
servitor to John Gordon of Buckie
(1638), 2236.
James, Edinburgh (lOlG), 1754.
messenger (162,5), 1966, 2022.
brother-german of William Gordon of
Kirkconnell (1033), 2124.
in Kingussie (1638), 2236.
Serjeant of Edinburgh (1043), 2331.
servitor to George, Marquis of Huntly
(1079), 27S9.
servitor to Mr. Thomas Gordon, W.S.
(1079), 2789.
Gordon, James, in Collie (1692), 2904 ; Elizabeth
Marshall, his wife, deceased ; George, in
Dundurcus, their son, 2904.
— milliner, in St. Martins, London (169G),
2937.
John, in Barnbarroch (1566), 801, 805.
in Cule (1566), 801.
in Clyntred (1588), 1170.
in Lochanis (1014), 1698.
brother-german to Alexander Gordon
of Cluny (1615), 1730.
servitor of Alexander Gordon of Cluny
(1015), 1730.
notary (1045), 2356.
Dr. John, physician in Aberdeen, nephew
of Mr. Alexander Gordon, advocate (1731),
3119.
Patrick, in Isle of Sanda (1 120), 1837.
Sir Robert (1015), 1739.
Robert, flour-dealer in Edinburgh (1630),
2049 ; Cristina, his wife, sfe Elliot.
burgess of Haddington (1080), 2794.
merchant in Haddington (1680), 2794,
2875.
merchant in Cromarty (1762), 3217.
Roger (1536), 408.
in Kirkconnel (1566), 801, 805.
in Cule (1500), 805.
Thomas, sheriff-depute of Aberdeen (1649),
2400.
Mr. Thomas, W.S. (1674), 2726, 2789.
William, Ijrother-germau of the laird of
Braco (1597), 1337.
in Little Kingussie (1638), 2236.
in Reate (1038), 2236.
notary (1638), 2236, 2644, 2730, 2821.
Helena, wife of Lauchlan M'Intosh of
Borlum (1644), 2.338.
Joanna or Jane, lady of Dunnachtan (1528),
371.
Dame Jean, wife of J.ames Gordon, younger
of Lesmoir (10S4), 2821.
Maria, wife of Andrew Edmonstone of that
Ilk (1602), 1428, 1829.
Marion, sister of James Gordon, milliner,
St. Martins, London (1690), 2937.
Mariota, wife of .Simon M'Culloch of Myr-
toun (1582), 1036.
Gore, Sir Paul (1027), 1984.
Gorgie, Robert, in Eristo, deceased (1056), 2477.
Goswykc. William of (1303), 19.
Gother, Robert, Middlesex (1541), 809.
Gotterson (Gotherson, Gothrcson, Gottherson),
Adam, in North Berwick ( 1 566), 799 ; bailie
(1589), 1193 ; 1325 ; Willi.am, his son, 1325,
1611 ; Katherine, wife of William, see
Baillie.
George, bailie of North Berwick (1643),
2320.
Murdac (148 1), 182.
Gottraw, Thomas, in (iordon (1666), 2605.
Gottray (Gothtr.ay), Alexander, Serjeant, North
Berwick (l.vio), 661.
Patrick, Haddington, 446 ; John, his son
(1540), 446.
Peter (1540), 446.
844
CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS
Gottray, Robert, Aberdeen (1504), 249.
Goure, Thomas, notary (1674), 2734.
Gourlay (Gourlaw, Gourlaye, Gourley, Gowrlay,
Gurlay, Gurlcy, Gurlaw) of Grange, Gill)ert
(1710), 30dS, 30S1; Alison, liia daughter,
3058, 30S1.
of Kincraig, Thomas (1598), 3314.
of Southeild, William, younger (1554), 023.
Mr. Alexander, [Kettle] 332.
Alexander (1551), 579.
St. Andrews (1556), 656.
in Dalkeith, decea.sed ( 1 643), 23.32.
Andrew, servitor of James Kyuncir, W.S.
(1607), 151"), 1.520, 1546.
Christopher, burgess of Jedburgh (1495),
225.
George (1551), 579, 889.
Sir Hugh, steward of the E;irl of Dunbar,
22 ; of Mcrkil, 27 ; Hugh of, his son and
heir, 27 ; Hugh, of Linton, also his son, 27.
James, servant of Lundie of that Ilk (1593),
1260.
in Dalkeith, deceased (1669), 2642 ;
Helen, his sister, 2642.
James, in Dalkeith (1673), 2705.
John, carpenter in Kirkcaldy (1598), 1342.
(1605), 1479.
notary, servitor to James Hay of Car-
riber, W.S. (1692), 2901, 2902.
writer in Edinburgh, nephew of late
Alison Gourlay (1710), 3058, 3081.
Michael (1566), 812.
Robert (1559), 707.
— in Edinburgh (1598), 1338.
Thomas (1580), 992.
in Dalkeith (1591), 1212, 1578, 1725,
3059.
William, lord of Fritht (c. 1300),' 18 ; Ida
(Idania), his daughter, wife of Michael, son
of Gilcrist, 18.
William, in Dalkeith (1651), 2419, 2705,
2706 ; Alexander, his uncle, there, 2706 ;
Helen, daughter of Alexander, 27o6.
Agnes, wife of Stephen Duddingston in Elie
(I59S), 3314.
• Janet, relict of James Nicolson of Trabroun
(1723), 3100.
Margaret, wife of Laurence Gray (1514),
299.
Gouthird, Robert, notary (1607), 1510.
Govan (Gowan, Guvane) of Cardrona, John
(1686), 2842; William, Thoma.s, and John,
his sons, 2S42.
Alexander, in Edinburgh (17 19), 3087 ; John,
his son and heir, 3087 ; James, sou and heir
of John, 3087.
James, .servitor of William, Lord Haj' of
Tester (1579), 980.
James, t.iilor, burgess of Canongate (1686),
2842, 2844, 2901, 2902; Janet, his wife,
see Maitland ; James, their eldest son, 2842,
2844, 2901.
John of ( 1450), 129.
Patrick, in Eccles (1590), 1197.
merchant, burgess of Edinburgh (1628),
2022.
. Pdrteous, brother of
of Kirklandhill (1587),
Govan, Isobella, wife of
James Borlhwick
1143.
Gow, Donald, in Guilt (1676), 2757.
Robert, in Sandside (1666), 2603.
Rorie, in Tubeig (1659), 2537.
a/ias Ferguson, Duncan, in Carstoun (1755),
3198.
Gowans (Gowanes), John, in cot-town of Colles-
toun (1612), 1647.
Gower (or Sower), Sir Robert, chaplain of New-
ton, Northumberland, (i3.
Gowrie, William, [fiist] Earl of (1584), 1073,
1075. See also Ruthven, Lord. Dame Dor-
othy, his wife, -see Stewart.
— - John, [third and last] Earl of (1592), 1233,
1420.
Graden (Gradan), Edmund (1539), 430.
Jasper, 436.
Tlioraas, ill Plewlands (16o7), 1524.
Graham (Grahame), Patrick, Lord (1452), 133.
Graham ((Jr.'em, Gra-'me, Grahme, Grahame,
Ghrame, (iram, Grame, Grayme, (Ireame) of
Airth, Mr. James, advocate (1739), 3146,
3149.
^ of Arduthe, David, deceased (1620), 1840;
John, of Hedderwick, bis .son, 1846.
of Baldovie, WiUi.im (1592), 1248.
of Balgray, Walter (1592), 1248.
of Ballindorrane, John (1581), 1027.
of Ballorgy, John (1504), 247.
of Blaircesnnch, (ieorge (1573), 881 ; William,
his brother, 881.
Walter, deceased (1596), 1304, 1312.
Jasper (1596), 1.304, 1312, 1591, 1972;
Walter, his son, brother of John (1626) ;
1972, 1973.
John (1626), 1972, 1973, 2444, 2446 ;
of Gartur, 2535, 277l», 2814; Catherine, his
wife, see Buchanan ; Walter, his son, 2616;
see also of Gartur.
of Boquhapple, William (1635), 2165.
of Braco, Sir William (1624), 1958; Dame
Margaret Cockburn, his wife, 1958.
of Breckies, Harry (1066), 2611.
of Bucklyvie, Mr. James, advocate (1739),
3146, 3197.
— - of Callander,William ( 1 609), 1 563, 1586, 1587.
Laurence (1011), 1010.
of Claverhouse, William (1592), 1248; Sir
William (1613), 1682, 1722; Alexander, his
brother, 1248 ; Mr. George, son of Sir William
(1615), 1722.
of Medowland of Cornetoun, Henry, de-
ceased (1622), 1910 ; John, his son and heir,
1910.
of Dougalstoun, John (1739), 3146; (1754),
3197.
of Duehray, Thomas, deceased (1640), 2272 ;
Thomas, his .son, 2272.
of Elphinstone, Alexander (1434), 113.
of Fernyllatt, William (1611). 1010, 1941.
of Fintry (Fintrie), Robert (1472), 105, 169,
170, 227-29.
David, his son (1496), 227-29 ; knight,
283, 284.
INDEX OF PERSONS
845
Graham of Fintry, Sir David, knight (1558), 684,
73S, 1084, 1150, 1155.
David (1587), 1150, 1155, 1248;
James and William, bis brothers, 1248.
David (1592), 1248, 1722, 199.S; sheriff
of Forfar, 2327, 2468 ; John, his eldest son
(1643), 2327, 2468 ; Jean, wife of John, see
Scrimgeour ; Captain James, also son of
David, 2408.
of (iartur, Walter, son of John (J. of Blair-
sesnooh (1667), 261G, 2770,2814; Isobella,
his wife, see Drummond.
James, nephiw and heir of Captain
John Grahamc (1713), 3065.
William, merchant in Glasgow (1762),
3214, 3216.
of Gorthie, Mungo (1739), 3146, 3197.
Lieut. -Gen. David (1773), 3239.
of Hedderwick, Robert, deceased (1620),
1846. See aho of Arduthe, nupra.
— of Hilton, William (1643), 2325.
of Killearn, John (1739), 3146.
of Kinross and Burleigh, Thomas (1808),
3294.
of Knockdolian, Robert (1527), 359 ; Eliza-
beth, his sister, spouse of John Kennedy of
Bardrochet, 359.
Robert (1583), 1067.
of Langrigs. Robert (1607), 1522.
of Meiklewood, Walter (1622), 1910.
of Monorgund, J.ames (1655), 246S.
of Morphie, Sir Robert (1624), 1941.
of Orchill, David (1739), 3146, 3181, 3198.
of Rothisholm, Mr. Patrick, second son of
George, Bishop of Orkney (1638), 2233,
2234, 2502, 2505, 2611; Anna, his wife, see.
Stewart; James, his son, 2502, 2505, 2011.
of Rowcau, Thomas (1432), 109.
Alexander, servant of the Earl of Montrose
(1610), 1.587.
writer in Edinburgh (1697), 2957.
Andrew (1511), 284.
[Edinburgh], 292.
servitor of Graham of Fintry (1592),
1248.
in Cragie (1624), 1941, 1942; Anna,
his wife, xee Wood ; Anna, Magdalena, and
Margaret, their daughters, 1941, 1942.
Mr. Archibald, [Edinburgh, 1592] 1247.
Archibald, deceased, uncle of David Gnihame
of Fintry (1615), 1722.
David, brother of David Graham of Fintry
(1496), 227.
uncle of Laurence G. of Callander
(1611), 1610.
burgess of Auchterarder (1611), 1610.
chamberlain to Patrick Smith of Braco
(1666), 2611.
servitor of John (iniham, depute-
director of chancery (1685), 2835.
Mr. David, advocate (1733), 3127.
Fergus (1514), 301.
George of, squire (1438), 117.
George, bishop of Orkney and Shetland
(1638), 2233, 2234; Mr. Patrick, his second
son, see G. of Rothisholm, supra.
Graham, George, in Woodcockdale (1665), 2594.
— — Henry, merchant in Edinburgh (1692), 2902.
Hugh, writer in Edinburgh (1739), 3146,
3149, 3181.
James, burgess of Edinburgh (156.3), 757.
prebendary of Alyth (1569), 840, 1092.
brother of Sir David Graham of Fintry
(1584), 1084.
inBardreU (1611), 1610.
-Mr. James, brother-german of David Grahame
of Fintry (1615), 1722.
-James, notary (1635), 2170, 2325.
Serjeant of Edinburgh (1643), 2331.
- James, in Cleapingtoun (1644), 2351.
- Mr. James, advocate (1688), 2866.
- James, notary (1744), 3164.
- John, rector of Sanday (1588), 1156.
in Sandfurd, Fife (1594), 1278.
servant of the Earl of Montrose (1610),
1587.
in Cauldcottis (1624), 1941.
servitor to Mr. John SpreuU, writer in
Glasgow (1656), 2492.
— writer in (Ua.sgow (1675), 2741.
• depute - director of chancery (1685),
2835.
- Captain John (1713), 3005. See of Gartur.
- John, W.S. (1783), 3258.
- Launcelot (1633), 2130.
- Laurence, uncle of William Graham of Cal-
lendar (1609), 1.363, 1587.
- Michael, notary public (1542), 408.
- Sir Patrick (1385), 69.
-Mr. Robert (1511), 284.
-Robert, burgess of Edinburgh (1537), 415 ;
Margaret, his wife, see Auldjoy.
prebendary of Alyth (1542), 460.
- • servant of Robert Stewart, macer
(1607), 1510.
bailie of Auchterarder (1611), 1610.
provost of Dumfries (1719), 3085.
- Roger, in Wedderburn (1652), 2427.
-Thomas (1503), 763.
surgeon- apothecarj' in Cupar (1719),
3089.
- Walter, brother-german of the late Sir
David Graham of Fintry (1584), 1084, 115."..
in Borland of Cardross (1596), 1312.
brother-german of John G. of Blair-
sesuoch(1626), 1972, 197.3.
- William (1.363), 763.
servant to Mr. James Crichton of
Cranston Eiddell (1566), 797.
brother of George Graham of Blair-
sesnoch (1573), 881.
in Mains (1592), 1248.
servant of David Maxwell of Teling
(1596), 1309.
in Bo<iuhople(1622), 1907 ; Walter, in
Easter Tonie, his son, 1907.
- Agnes, wife of Arthur Wood (1598), 3314.
- Catharine, wife of James Keith, younger
(1615), 1721.
- Katherine, mother of William Graham of
CalLinder (1609), 1563, 1587.
(1728), 3110.
846
CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS
Graham, Grisel, spouse of James Thomson, Dundee
(1562), 738.
(or Guiclian) Mariota, wife of late Patrick
Urquhart, burgess of Canongate (1082), 2S05.
Marjory, second wife of late George Drum-
mond of Balloch (IG9G), 2948.
Grameslaw, James, maltmau iu Kelso (1681),
2802.
Grandorge, Roger, of Chalfont St. Giles (1469),
159.
Granger, Arthur, chamberlain of John Hamilton,
commendator of Arbroath (1575), 029.
Grant of Achrosk, Mr. John (1657), 2510.
of Ardneillie, Mr. James (1598), 1343, 1345,
1357, 1358.
of IJalintomb, Archibald (1598), 1343.
of Cardells, Waiiam (1657), 2510.
of Elchies, Mr. Patrick, senator of the
College of Justice (1741), 3154.
of Freuchie, John (1598), 134.3-45, 1.357,
1358, 2152 ; Sir John, his son (16.34), 2152,
2265; James, son of Sir John (1637), 2227,
2265, 2510, 2511, 2.522.
of Inverlaidnan, Patrick (1697), 2956; Lydia
Mackintosh, his wife, 2956.
David, servitor to James Armour (1720),
3090.
Mr. James, advocate in Edinburgh (1674),
2736.
Major-General James, of 55th Regiment of
Foot (1777), 3244.
James, merchant, Leith (178.5), 562.
John, Inverness (1556), 638.
Mungo, servitor to Mr. George Morison of
Pitfour, advocate (1687), 2S6I.
Patrick, [Tongland, 1564] 772.
in Skirdustane (1652), 242S.
Robert, «««-■,• Mackalay (1596), 1309.
brother - german of John Grant of
Freuchie (1598), 134.5.
writer in Elgin (1694), 2918.
— - Thomas, in Lettoch (1598), 1357, 1358.
William, in Serestoun (1578), 959.
Grasiche (Gresiche), Kenneth, in Tain ( 1 6 1 1 ), 1 622.
Grasycht, Farc[uhar, officer of Inverness (1570),
854.
John. See. Parasav.
Graunsard, Sir John of, 'knight (1273), 46.
Gray (Graye, Grey), Andrew, Lord (1452), 133;
master of household, 134.
Andrew, Lord (1617), 1782.
[Patrick], Lord (1676), 2761 ; William, his
brother, 2761.
of Werke, Lord, William (1631), 2090.
Gray of Ballegornoch, Andrew (1588), 1172;
Jonet, his wife, see Hay.
of Bulzeon, James (1671), 2679; William,
his brother, 2679.
of Burucastle, Alan (1.546), 521.
of Meikle Buttergask, James ( 1 553), 600 ;
of Buttergask, 1309; Robert, his son,
1309.
(Graye) of Edderstone [Northumberland],
Thomas (153.5), 401 ; Agnes, his daughter,
wife of William Strother (1535), 401.
of Hayston, Willi.im (1664), 2583. 2687.
Gray (Grey) of Horton, Sir Thomas (1316), 20,
29, 33, 35, 36, 38, 41, 43.
Thomas, knight (1387), 78, 80, 91, 95,
102.
Thomas (1457), 1.32.
(Hurton), Thomas (1483), 190.
of Pittendrum, William (1637), 2219.
Al)raham, notary, Dalkeith (1605), 1479,
1640, 1725, 1851, 1909.
Adam, notary pulilic (1592), 1244.
Alexander, notary public (1498), 237.
shoemaker (1565), 786.
servitor of Auchinleck of Cumledge
(1600), 1408.
meal-dealer in Edinburgh (1620), 1983.
in Wester Torrie (1642), 2318.
Andrew, squire (1434), 111.
sheriff-depute of Forfar (1522), 334.
servitor to George (iibson, clerk of
council (1563), 757 ; notary, 822 (?)
burgess of Haddington (1608), 1537.
in Eyemouth (1612), 1628, 2029.
in Logie Meigill (1666), 2598.
David (1355), 43.
actor (1603), 1453.
in Daginsche (1652), 2428.
George, in Coldingham (1577), 952.
in Gunsgreen, deceased (1052), 2427;
Jonet, his daughter, wife of Thomas Robeson,
2427.
in Nether Ancrum, deceased (1663),
2572 ; Margaret, his sister, wife of Adam
Buchan in Nether Ancrum, 2572.
Gilliert, provost of the collegiate church of
Foulis (1575), 917.
Hugh, in WestijH.irter (1697), 2953.
Mr. James (1483), 191.
James (1542), 464.
[Freuchie mill] James (1542), 464. .ftc Miller.
James (1576), 940, 942.
Edinburgh (1580), 996.
Mr. .James, notary, common clerk of Had-
dington (1600), 1398; notary, 1537, 1759,
1915, 2121, 2439; Richard, his brother-
german, 2439.
James, miller in Gorgie (1606), 1494.
notary in Lanark (1614), 1708, 1951;
James, his son, 1708, 1709.
in Culross, deceased (1651), 2417.
smith in Kirkliston (1666), 2608.
smith in Easter Duddingston (1667),
2620.
■ merchant, burgess of Edinburgh,
deceased (1672), 2685; James, his son and
heir, 2685.
servitor of John Montgomery, W.S.
(1703), 3005.
clerk to John Nisbet (1758), 3204.
John (1411), 91.
vicar (1425) of the church of Newton,
Northumberland, 102.
clerk of Ayr (1427), 106.
[Northberwick], 195.
chaplain, vicar of Newton, Northum-
berland (1492), 210.
notary public (1509), 269, 273.
INDEX OF PERSONS
847
Gray, John, Serjeant, Northberwick (1520), 323.
[Perth, 1523], 344.
- Sir John, chaplain (1541), 451.
- John, burgess of Linlithgow (1545), 490.
in .Strafrank (15G7), 817.
dweller in Eyemouth (1580), 1007.
burgess of Haddington (1608), 1537.
in Easter Mains of Arubuckill (IG23),
1927.
- ser\'itor to Anna, Marchioness of
Hamilton (1030), 2054.
skinner, burgess of Haddington (1632),
2121.
notary in Forfar (16.55), 2468.
deceased (1663), 2572 ; Marion Bennet,
his wife, 2572.
schoolmaster in Xomnaclachan (1664),
2583.
Stonehaven (1689), 2879.
- Laurence, [Strathairlie] 299 ; Margaret, his
wife, see Gourlay.
- Lionel, porter of Berwick (1535), 401.
-Patrick, weaver, Inverbervie (1580), 1011,
1749.
in Glasgow (1604), 1477.
servitor of David Preston of Craig-
millar (1641), 2287.
- Richard, Edinburgh (1563), 750.
brothergerman of Mr. .James Gray,
notary, Haddington (1653), 2439.
- Robert, 'beidraan' (1504), 248.
burgess of Edinburgh (1512), 287.
Edinburgh (1554), 617.
servant of Robert Logan of Restalrig
(1582), 1052.
burgess of Haddington (1622), 1915.
servitor to Sir George Towers of Gar-
milton(1631), 2086.
- Samuel, in Gunsgreen, deceased (1652), 2427.
- Mr. .S.-imuel, writer in Edinburgh (1703),
3009.
-Thomas (1543), 482.
[Glenbervie, 1558], 690.
notary (156S), 830.
• servitor of Constable of Dundee (1588),
1172.
Eyemouth, deceased (1629), 2029.
- Walter, not.-vry (1572), 870: (1574), 705.
- Mr. Walter, precentor, burgess of Hadding-
ton (1083), 2818.
- WiUiam, of Norham (1465), 155.
in Coldingham (1593), 1253, 1254.
merchant in Edinburgh (1603), 1459.
clerk of Rutherglen, notary (1605),
1482.
sheriff-depute of Forfar (1612), 1663,
1664.
in Tofts (1G21), 1880.
notary (1040), 2280, 2306, 2327, 2351 ;
sheriff-clerk of Forf.ir, 2468, 2679.
meal-dealer, burgess of Dundee, brother
of James of Bulzeon (1671), 2679.
notary in Mauchline (1C72), 2G95.
brothergerman of [Patrick] Lord Gray
(1G76), 27G1.
portioner of Windigeat (1752), 3189.
Gray, Alison, wife of David Grcsone in Rickelside
of Coldiugham (1617), 1776.
Bessie, liferentrix of Mulderg (1670), 2668.
Isabella, wife of Sir John Cami)bell of Lundy
(1542), 458, 573.
Dame Janet, wife of Thomas, Lord Fraser of
Lovat (1528), 371.
Janet, wife of John Kinloch (1609), 1545.
wife of Thomas Robertson in Whiterig
(1668), 2634.
Marion, heir of late Samuel Gray in Guns-
green (1652), 2427.
Green (Grein, Grene), Thomas, in Dundee (1670),
2G66.
William, burgess of Morpeth (1540), 447.
Greenlaw (Greinlaw, Greinlay, Grenelaw, Gren-
law, Greynlaw, Grinlaw, Grynlaw), George
of (1453), 137.
Gilbert, bishop of Aberdeen, chancellor
(1397), 83.
John, chaplain (1542), 466.
deceased (1617), 1770.
in Leith (1634), 2149 ; Agnes, his wife,
see Logan.
in Potterrow (1637), 2230.
- Thomas, tenant of Drum (1563), 761.
in Dalkeith (1673), 2709.
- William, mealmaker in Leith (1638), 2248.
in Magdalenes (1662), 2555.
Agnes, intended wife of James Simson (1541),
457.
Greenlees (Greinleis), William, elder, merchant,
burgess of Paisley (1657), 2504.
younger, bailie of Paisley (1669), 2645.
Greenock, minister of (1617), Mr. John Laing,
1780.
Greenshields (Greneschelis) of that Hk, William,
171 ; William, his son and heir (147S), 171.
William, apparent (1612), 1629, 1638.
Greig (Greg), Alexander, servitor of Patrick
Stewart of Beath (1604), 1461.
Charles, writer in St. Andrews (1696), 2934.
Henry, in Linktoun (1656), 2488; Marion
Niven, his wife, 2488.
portioner of Milnathort (1808), 3294.
John (l.'il.j), 309.
Simon, in St. Andrews (1637), 2219.
Thomas, of St. Andrews diocese,
(1576), 940-42.
minister at North Berwick
1325.
Doctor Thomas, deceased, in Dondee (1695),
2930.
William, in Auld Listen (1546), 506.
Isobel, wife of Matthew Campbell of Auch-
rugland(1639), 2268.
Gregand, Janet, wife of John Breg, tenant in
Drum (1563), 761.
Gregaue, Johu, in Drum (1612), 1624.
Gregor (Gregour, Greigour, Grigor), Alexander
(1660), 2543.
David, notary public (1510), 276, 279, 280,
285, 300, 307 ; David, his son, 279.
Patrick, servant of Harry Crichton, brother-
german of Patrick Crichton of Strathurd
(1581), 1032.
notary
(1597),
848
CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS
Grendon (Grcndoun), Roger of (1405), l.'SS.
Grevesonc, David, in CoMingham (1594), 1290.
Greylaw, Robert [Haddington], 175.
Grier of Haliday Hill, C'uthl.ert (1595), 1298.
Griursou (Greirsou, Greirsoun, Gresone, Gresoun)
of liargaltoun, John (1574), 890.
of Caiiinoch, John (1659), 25.31.
of Buchan, Gill>ert (1592), 1249.
Alexander, younger, burgess of Inverness
(1635), 21G2.
Cuthbert, in Laigt (1574), 890.
David, in Rickelside of Coliliugham (1617),
1776 ; Alison, liis wife, set tiray.
Friar John, provincial prior of the Preaching
Friars (Dominicans) in Scotland (1545), 494.
John, notary (1716), 3079.
Robert, in Ricklesyde (1577), 954.
deceased, skipper in Prestonpans (1679),
2785 ; Jean, his wife, see Henderson.
William, skipper in Prestcmpans, deceased
(1679), 2785 ; Ninian, his son, 2785.
Grizel, wife of David Neilson of Barncalzie
(1618), 179S.
Grieve (Greif, Greife, Greiff, Grive) of Glendin-
ning, John (1670), 2662.
Andrew, notary (1565), 795, 81.3, 1034.
James, elder, in Dalkeith (1621), 1S73.
merchant in Kelso (1667), 2614.
servitor to tSir Alexander Home of
Renton (1695), 2931.
John, Edinburgh (1563), 760.
GuUane (1581), 1018.
in Dalkeith (1596), 1322.
notary (1694), 2922.
Lawrence (1493), 217.
Patrick, butcher in Mirrihall (1619), 1818.
Thomas, in Dalkeith (1596), 1322.
William, in Corruith (1575), 916.
flesher in Haddington (1715), 3077.
Margaret, wife of James Skinner in Monynet
(1561), 728.
Grintoun, Thomas, mealmaker in Portsburgh
(1667), 2615.
William, smith in Dalquharn (1657), 2503.
Groom (Grwym), .John, Craill (1529), 376.
Grott (Grot) of Huip, William (1630), 2052;
(1631), 2077, 2078; Edward, his brother-
german (1630), 2052.
of Tankerness, William, deceased (1620),
1836, 1986, 2064, 22U5 ; William, his eldest
son and heir, 1836 : Edward, also his son
(1627), 1986, 2004, 2205.
Isobel, relict of James Scollay, eldest son of
late Edward ScoUay of Strynie, and now wife
of Malcolm Mowat in Bankis (1630), 2047.
Growar, Patrick, in Blairsesnoch (1626), 1972.
Grub (Grube), John, in Balronye (1567), 816.
in Lambelethane (1576), 943.
Grubeshewed, John of (1250-70), 9.
Grundiston (Grundestoun, Groundiestoun) of Bar-
clarey, David (1595), 1303.
Nicholas, [St. Andrews, 1545] 494.
Thomas, burgess of Cupar (1510), 276.
Gryll, Walter (1506), 261.
Gryse, Mungo(1555), 632.
Guchtin, Sir John, notary (1492), 212.
Gudwine, Friar Thomas, governor of the lands of
St. John of Jerusalem within .Scotland (1432),
110. «S'cc a/so Torphiclien.
Gueldres (Ghelre), Renaud, Count of (1286), 13;
Margaret, Countess of, his wife, see Flanders.
Guidlct of Ebbishauehe, Henry (1620), 1835.
Guild, Alexander (1588), 115.5.
Mr. James, minister of Stracathro (1664),
2585.
Guillermi. See Williamson.
Guillieland, William, in Rysyde (1610), 1598.
Guld, Patrick, 'beidman' (1504), 248.
(iuUane (Gulane), John, in East Barns (1573), 885.
Gullane, vicar of (1542), 'Dene' David Brady,
462.
curate of (1544), Sir George Arnot, 462, 4H6.
minister at (1584), Mr. Thomas M'Ghe,
1073.
minister at (1613), Mr. Andrew M'Ghie,
1693, 2018, 2020.
Gunnoi|uheii, Thomas, servant of Graham of Fintry
(1592), 1248.
Gnpeld, William, burgess of Edinburgh (1378), 67.
Guthrie (Gutherie, Guthery, <;uthre, Guthry) of
CoUistoun, John (1546), 514, 54,5.
of Croftis, Andrew (1560), 723.
of Essie (Essy), John (1493), 214 ; Alexander,
his son, 214.
of that Ilk, Alexander, knight (1504), 247.
Andrew (1522), 334.
of H.-ilcartoune, Patrick (1493), 214; Janet,
his wife, 214; Alexander, younger, 214.
of Kingenny, Malcolm (147S), 170 ; William,
his son and apparent heir, 170.
Ninian, sheriff- depute of Forfar (1548),
545.
of Lownan, John (161S), 1812.
of Pitforthie, James, deceased (1653), 2448 ;
David, his son, 2448.
of TuUo, John (1505), 379.
■ Mr. Alexander (1434), 111.
Alexander, dean of guild of Edinburgh
(1563), 750.
younger [Humbie, 1565], 784.
principal clerk of Edinburgh (1562),
733, 734, 750, 831, 833, 889, 1038. See
Errata.
- Mr. Alexander, fiscal and common clerk of
Edinburgh, 492 (1586), 017, 059, 1131, 1142,
1168, 1203, 1205, 1239, 1247, 1339, 1373,
1402, 1459, 1538, 1034-37, 1641, 1717, 1718,
1724, 1728, 1733, 1734, 1753, 1795.
Mr. Alexander, younger, notary (1610),
1597; (1612), 1634; burgh clerk (1630),
2049, 2206, 2260, 2302; (1643), 2331. See
Errata.
■ Diouisius, burgess of Arbroath (1560), 723.
■ George, servant to Mr. Alexander Belsches
of Tofts, advocate (1038), 2250.
- James (or Copin), tenant in Ponderlaw,
Arbroath (1559), 696 ; Katryne, his wife, see
Lyne.
mariner, burgess of Dysart (1631),
2096 ; Margaret, his wife, see Simson.
skinner in Edinburgh (1643), 2331.
■ John (1550), 563.
INDEX OF PERSONS
849
Guthrie, John (1368), 831-33.
bishop of Moray (1C27), 2007.
bailie of Irvine (1645), 2360.
Malcolm of (1482), 379.
Mr. Patrick, vice-principal of King's College,
Old Aberdeen (1613), 1683, 1684.
William, servitor of Adam Rae in Edinburgh
(1611), 1614, 1616.
Isobel, wife of William Murray of Glaswell,
379.
Gylour (Gyloure), Bartholomew, Gullane, deceased
(1589), 1178.
Gilbert, GuUane (1553), 610.
William, Gullane (1554), 620.
Habrane [? Hepburn], James, in Wester Lochie
(1G36), 2198.
Haddington, Thomas, first Earl of (1629), 2037,
2059, 2175, 2240. Stc also Binning and
Melrose.
[Thomas, second] Earl of (1639), 2264.
John, fourth Earl of (1654), 2454.
Charles, fifth Earl of (1675), 2743.
■ Thomas, si.\th Earl of (1698), 2974.
Thomas, seventh Earl of (1779), 3248.
Haddington, provosts of burgh of —
Adam Wilson (1554), 491.
Henry Cockburn (1617), 1770.
James Cockburn of Wester Monkrig (1622),
1915.
Mr. Henry Cockburn (IGSO), 2794.
John Sliech, younger (1680), 2794; (1683),
2818.
Richard Millar (1715), 3077.
bailies of —
Nicholas Swynton (1540), 440.
Robert Oliver (1557), 664.
Henry Cockburn (1608), 1537.
.Tames Bartram (1632), 2121.
Robert Learmonth (1632), 2121.
Alexander Smith (1689), 2875, 2876.
Richard Millar (1690), 2886.
Mr. John Sliech of Glengelt (1690), 2886.
William M'Call (1680), 2794; (1683), 2818:
(1685), 2838.
Robert Sliech (1697), 2965.
William Hay (1715), 3077.
treasurers of —
Robert Brown (1683), 2818.
Alexander Millar (1690), 2886.
dean of guild of, Richard Millar (1693),
2909.
common clerk of, James Gray (1600), 1398.
rector of (1540), Bernard Baillie, 512.
minister at (1680), Mr. James Forman, 2794.
prioress of the nunnery at (1560), Elizabeth
Hepburn, 722.
nuns of, 7.
nuns in nunnery at (1500) — Isobel Dury,
Katerin Farare, Janet Bronefeyld, Elspet
Dowglace, Katerin Kerrington, Alesoun
Ramsay, Christian Whyte, Katerin Beiton,
and Isobel Hepburn, 722.
sheriff-deputes of shire of —
John Cockburn (1573), 885 ; (1583), 1061.
John Hay of Baro (1603), 2573.
5
Haddington, constabulary of, clerk of the, Alex-
ander Simson (1586), 1109.
Haddington (Hadington) John of (14.34), HI.
Haddoway, David, in Edmondstone (1648), 2385.
Hadow, James, rector of St. Andrews University
(1744), 3165.
Hagar, a/ias Rid, John, in Strynie (1620), 1836.
Oliver, in .Strynie (1030), 2064.
Haggerston (Hagarston, Hagcrstoun, Hagerston)
of Hager.stoun, Thomas (1492), 210.
Gaudewj'n or Gavin, constalde of Bam-
borough Castle (1492), 210, 211.
Robert of (1355), 43.
Thomas of Lyamhaw (1492), 211.
Haig (Hague), James, servant to Robert Scott of
Dunynald (1698), 2975.
John (1.578), 769.
servant of William Pitcairn of that
Hk (1656), 2485.
Ninian, on MyddilhUl (1578), 769.
Haigens, Haygeins, Haygine. See Higgins.
Haigis, John, gardener in I'otterrow (1655), 2473.
Hailes, Patrick [Hepburn, first] Lord (1479), 140,
175. iS'ee Hepburn.
Haillie, Andrew, formerly in Faunes, now in
Ireland (1073), 2699. Cf. Halie.
Hair, John, in Kilbarchan (1612), 1668.
Hairstanes (Hairstanis) of Craigis, Matthew
(1616), 1758.
James, messenger in Edinburgh (1599),
1382, 1403, 1405, 1425, 1433; John, his
son, 1425, 1433.
Hakford, Walter of (1348), 41.
Halcro of that Ilk, Hugh (1620), 1836 ; Hugh,
fiar, his son, chaplain of the chaplainry of St.
Salvator in Orkney, 1836.
Haldane (Hadden, Haldan, Halden, Hawden) of
Gleneagles (Glenegas), John (1481), 184.
John (1630), 2051.
John (1702), 2999 ; Mungo, fiar, his
eldest son, 2999.
Mr. Alexander, constable of Stirling Castle
(1610), 1573, 1630.
Mr. Archibald, constable of the Castle of
Stirling (162.3), 1929.
Da\-id, tutor of Gleneagles (1592), 1248.
in Lugat (1593), 1262.
brother-gernian of John Halden of
Gleneagles (1702), 2999.
George, burgess of Edinburgh (1621), 1889.
servitor to John, Lord Hay of Yester
(1633), 2128.
keeper of the signet (1644), 2342.
John, servitor of John, Lord Loudoun (1632),
2120.
Mr. Richard, constable of the Castle of
Stirling (1592), 1248.
Robert (1610), 1591.
Mr. R., sub-dean of Dunkeld (1585), 1092.
• Agnes, wife of John Hoppringle of Mnre-
house(1587), 1139.
Margaret, sister of John Haldane of Glen-
eagles, and wife of James Stirling of Achyle
(10.30), 2051.
Hale, Richard, citizen and grocer of London
(1409), 159.
850
CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS
Halgieen (Halgrein), laird of (1571), 860 ; (1590),
I'.'Ol. See Kait.
Haliburton, John, [second] Lord, son of Walter H.
of that Ilk (1447), 124.
Patrick, [third] Lord, 172; Margaret [Hep-
liiirn], his wife, 172, 179. 5ce niio Forrester.
George, [fourth] Lord, his brother (1478),
172, 192; Maria, his wife, 172; Archibald,
his eldest son, 172.
Patrick, [sixth] Lord, 318, 321, 571, 749;
Janet, his eldest daughter, wife of William,
Master and Lord of Kuthveu (1519), 318,
321, 571, 749.
Haliburton (Haliburtoun, llalieburtounc, Halj'-
burton, Halyburtoun, Halybiirnetoun) of
Bemersyd, Thomas (1638), 2240.
of Coldenknows, Alexander (1656), 2481.
of Dryburgh, Thomas (162S), 2013.
of Egliscairnie, George (1573), 885.
of that Ilk and of Dirletou, Sir Walter,
knight (1438), 116, 124; [Lady Isabel
Stewart] his wife, 124; William of, his son,
116; John, also his son, see Halilmrton,
Lord.
of Newmains, John (1723), 3097; Thomas,
his son and heir, 3097.
of Pitcur, James, apparent (1616), 1743.
— — • Andrew, squire (1448), 126.
in Kethins (1616), 1752.
W.S. (1723), 3097, 3098; John, his
son, 3097, 309S.
Master James (1348), 545.
Mr. James, commendator of Pittenwcem
(1583), 1066.
James, Dirleton (1592), 1241.
in Dirleton (1630), 2061.
■ writer in Edinburgh (1639), 2260.
John of, notary puldic (1405), 153.
John (1405), 154.
of Greenlaw (Grynlaw),
Lord Haliburton (1478),
- Sir John, vicar
uncle of George,
172.
-John (1519), 316.
in Hill in
2000.
merchant in
Lessudden (1627), 2004,
Edinburgh (1639), 2260.
Robert, bailie of Haddington (1453), 126.
Edinburgh (1512), 287, 1339.
elder, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh
(1610), 1597, 1939, 1980; Robert, his son,
1939; merchant in Edinburgh (1645), 2357;
James, his third son, 1980.
Master Thomas (1548), 545.
Thomas, dean of guild of Dundee (1644),
2352, 2354.
William, servant to Sir George Towers of
Garmi]ton(l626), 1983.
Jean or Joan, wife of Samuel Somerville,
merchant, Edinburgh (1615), 1724, 1733,
1834.
Giles, wife of Mr. John Pape, younger,
advocate (1654), 2459.
Halie, George, in Auehterarder (1611), 1610.
Halkerston ( Halcerstoune, Hawcarstoune), George,
sub-prior of Holyrood (1486), 196.
James, Edinburgh, deceased (1554), 615.
Halkerston, John of (1453), 137.
-John (1590), 1203.
Thomas, provost of the church of Crichton
(1514), 301.
William, burgess of Edinburgh (1512), 287,
1734 (?)
servitor of sheriCT-clerk of Fife (1602),
429. Cf. Halkistoun.
Halkett (Hacket, Ilaket, Hakhed, Hakkett,
Halket, Halkhcid) of Pitflrrane, John (1547),
528.
-Patrick (1548), 535; bailie of the
regality of Dunfermline, 546.
George (1577), 94.5, 1185.
Robert (1589), 1185, 1282; Sir Robert
(1604), 1460, 1461, 1741 ; Dame Margaret,
his wife, sec Murr.ay.
David (1545), 493 ; Katherine, his wife, see
Dennistoun ; Mr. George, his son (1545),
493.
Mr. George, conservator of Scottish privileges
in Flanders, deceased (1589), 1185.
George, notary (1625), 1962.
James, in Falkland, deceased (1633), 2123.
John (1584), 1072.
Patrick, brother-german of Sir Robert of
Pitfirrane(1604), 1460.
Sir Thomas, chaplain, 108.
■ Margaret, wife of Thomas Wood, captain
(1625), 1970.
Dame Mary, deceased, wife of late Sir
William Bruce of Kinross (1713), 3067, 3321.
Halkie, Alexander, burgess of Burntisland (1612),
1639.
Halkistoun, Mr. David, in Anstruther (1646),
2303 ; Je.an, his daughter and heir, 2363.
Halkstoun, John, meal-dealer, burgess of Burnt-
island (1U68), 2626, 2629. Cf. Halker.ston.
Hall (Halle, HauU) of Dunglass, Sir John,
provost of Edinburgh (1689), 2880 ; (1693),
2915.
of Foulbar, William, younger (1560), 716.
James (1605), 1492.
of Otterburne, John (1520), 322.
William, gentleman (1656), 2483;
John, his biother, 2483.
Charles, notary (1617), 1760, 1923, 2415.
David (1509), 270.
merchant in Edinburgh (1620), 1834.
Gabriel, in Halkerglen (1610), 1598.
Gilbert, in Glasgow, deceased (1604), 1477.
Henry, [Northumberland] 401.
James (1538), 427.
Mr. James, pedagogue to Thomas Kennedy
of Bargeny (1611), 1602.
James, in Newbattle (1630), 2050 ; deceased
(1637), 2200 ; John, his son and heir, 2200.
Mr. John (1560), 721.
John, one of the trumpeters to Queen
Elizabeth (1588), 1174.
in Craigis, deceased (1604), 1477;
John, his son and heir, 1477.
stabler, burgess of Canongate (1611),
1016.
in Bastile, Northumberland, gentleman
(1631), 2090.
INDEX OF PERSONS
851
Hall, John, elder (1633), 2130.
younger (1033), 2130.
at mill of Whitchester (1039), 2262.
elder, in West Reston (1675), 2747.
Lancelot or 'Launce' (1520), 322.
Raljih or ' Rauf (1520), 322.
Thomas, Culrosa (1553), 611.
Sir William, vicar of Bare (1486), 196.
William, in Blainslie (1550), 569.
church elder of Perth (1031), 2079.
Halliday (Haliday, Hallyday, Halyday) of Tulli-
boU, . . . deceased (1749), 3177 ; Janet
Aston, his relict, 3177.
Fergus, in Lochdowgannis (1011), 1620;
John, his son, 102O.
James, [Xortbherwick] 323.
John, senior (1580), 997.
writer in Edinburgh, notary (1585),
1092.
advocate (1600), 1403-1405.
in Kelton (1643), 2330.
Sir Thomas of (1405), chaplain of St. John
Evangelist, 87.
Thoma.s (1577), 953.
Hallow, James, in Methil (1690), 2882 ; Mary
Syd, his wiie, 2SS2.
Halsall, Captain Robert (1650), 2408; Isabella,
his wife, sec Wemyss.
Haltoun, laird of, see Lauder.
Haltry, John, in Pasche Muir (1036), 2197.
Halywell, Robert (1456), notary jrablic, 142.
Hambell or Hanbell, Thomas, writer, Dunblane,
servitor to Mr. .James Niven, notary (1613),
1691, 1092.
Hamelliu, Thomas, Paris (1506), 259.
Hamfre, .John, in Ayr (1595), 1301.
Hamilton, Marquis of, .John, first, deceased (1612),
1647. "See Hamilton, commendator of
Arbroath, infra.
James, second (1612), 1647, 1828,
1946 : Anna, bis wife, see Cunningham.
James, third (162S), 2011, 2053, 2054,
2130, 2249, 2-251, also first Duke.
Duke of, William, second (1650), 2410,
2507 ; Elizabeth, Duchess of Hamilton, his
wife, 2410.
Duchess of, Anne Hamilton (1657), 2507,
2532, 2533, 2580, 2H0S, 2940, 29S7 ; Hamilton
and Chatelherault (1700), 2987; WQliam
Douglas, Earl of Selkirk, her husband, see
next entry.
Duke of, William [Douglas] third. Earl of
Selkirk (1 057), 2507, 2532 ; (1 004), 2586, 2868 ;
Anne, his wife, ■lee ahove ; Lord John, their
third son, 2868, 2946 ; Lord George, their
fourth son, 2868.
[James George, seventh] (1762), 3213.
Hamilton (Hamiltoun, Hamylton, Hamyltone,
Hamulthone, Hammyltoun) of Airdrie, John
(1623), 1927.
of Aucbinglen, John, deceased (1624), 1950 ;
Katherine, his daughter, wife of John Weir
of Balshuw, 1950.
of Ballinoreif, Alexander (1480), 180.
of Barganie, .Sir John (1639), 2251.
of Barnis, Robert (1642), 2307.
Hamilton of Baratoun, Sir George (1744), 3163.
of Barr, John (1609), 2645.
John, younger, 2645 ; James, his
brother, 2645.
Alexander (1701), 2989.
of Bathgate (Bathcat), Alexander (1480),
180.
Peter (1558), 689.
Robert, sheriflf of Renfrew (1.599), 1380.
of East Binns, Alexander (1607), 1509.
of Binny, Alexander (1010), 1583.
of Blackburn, George (1617), 1701 ; Sir
George, 1800, 2176.
of Bogside, Patrick (1542), 459, 542; Jean,
his wife, see Boyd.
Patrick (1562), 745 ; Mariota, his wife.
see Cunningham.
Patrick (1610), 1574.
- of Bothwellhaugh, David (1605), 1487.
- of Brouncastle, (Javin (1550), 567, 568.
. of Browmehill, Sir James (1639), 2251.
- of Brownmuir, Hugh (1598), 1360.
William (1662), 2560.
- of Cander, William (1508), 208.
- of Coldcoat (Coltcoit, Cowtcoit), John, for-
merly (1568), 83S ; Richard, his son, macer,
838. Cf. of Stirkfield.
Jonas (1042), 2313; John, his eldest
son, deceased, 2313.
-of DalzeU, James (1657), 2507; Jean, his
wife, see Henderson.
■ James, deceased (1757), 3325; Mar-
garet, his wife, see Hamilton ; Archibald,
advocate, their eldest son and heir, 3325.
- of Dechmont, Major Robert (1604), 2586.
• of Dungarnock Craig, William (1590), 1314.
of Eleiston, Sir William (formerly) (1667),
2613.
of Evandale (Avandale), Sir James, knight
(1550), 556.
.James (1609), 155.3.
of Ferguslie, .Allan (1605), 1487.
of Fingalton, Sir James, knight (1434),
113.
Sir James (1644), 2346 ; John, his
son and heir, .«e of Preston, infra.
of Finnart, Sir James, knight (1528), 366,
373, 410, 449, 450, 1487 ; Margaret, his
wife, see Livingstone.
of Gilkerscleuch, John, younger (1624),
1951.
of Grein, Patrick, 2897.
James, his brother (1092), 2897;
(1697), 2959, 2987, 2998: Bethia, his wife,
see Baillie ; Patrick, their son, 2959, 2987,
2998.
of Greinhenck, Richard, chamberlain of
Kinneil (1623), 1920: Jean, his wife, see
Livingstone.
of GreinLiw (Greenlagh), Sir George (1605),
148.5, 1984.
of Easter Greenlees, Sir Robert (1605), 1485,
1487, 1494, 1507, 1509, 1552-54; Janet, his
daughter and heir, wife of Sir Claud Hamilton
of Shawtield, 1507, 1553.
of Haggg, John (1550), 567, 568.
852
CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS
Hamilton of Haggs, James, younger (l.'ioO), 568,
908, 107s, 1080, U;!0; Isabella, his wife,
see EI])hinstone.
Alexander (1580), 1130, 1202, 1431,
•2139.
of Halcraig, Archibald (1628), •2023.
Mr. John, younger (1671), 2672.
of Long Hermeston, James, deceased (1612),
1647 ; Margaret, his wife, see Dishington.
James, younger, their son, 1647.
of Humbie, William (1549), 552.
of Innerwick, Alexander, knight (1413), 94.
of (Irange of Kilmarnock, John (1607), 1509.
of Kinbrachmount, James (1594), 1282,
3314.
of Kinglass, John, fiar (1037), 2217 ; Lilias,
his spouse, sec Living.stone.
of Kirkpottie, Robert (1047), 2376.
of Lekprevik, Sir Robert (1005), 148-2.
of Lethame, Archibald (1537), 416.
of Lettrik, Sir John (1628), 201 1.
of Liberton, James (1585), 1095, 1347;
■James, his son and apparent heir, 1095, 1347.
of Magdalens, Sir John, clerk register
(1012), 1047; (1028), 2011.
of Mawchtlinghoill, Allan (1559), 697.
— — of Milbnrn.Mattliew (1559), 096, 712, 713 ;
Agnes, his wife, ste Livingstone.
of Monklaud, Mr. Thomas, King's advocate
(1003), 1431. See also of Priestfield.
of Newton, John (1528), 366.
of Orbistoun, Gavin, 695 ; John, his son
(1558), 695.
John (1624), 1946, 2011; Sir John,
Justice Clerk (103.S), 2249.
of Overtoun, William (1590), 131 1.
of Preston, John, younger (1594), 1273 ; of
P. (1009), 1.552 ; George, his natural son,
11>52.
John, son and heir of Sir James
Hamilton of Fingalton (1632), 2115, 2346,
2305, 2366.
Sir William (1677), 2769.
- of Little Preston, Sir Patrick (1635), 2175,
2240, 2834 ; Patrick, his son and heir, tutor
to Alexander, son of Alexander H., colonel
of artillery, 2834.
- of Priestfield, Thomas (1574), 898.
Thomas (1012), 1047. -S'ee also of
Monkland, Lord Binning, Earl of Melrose,
Earl of Haddington. Mr. John, his son,
see Sir John H. of Magdalens.
- of Quotquot. Sec of Coldcoat.
- of Raploch, James (1508), 268.
Gavin (1598), 3314; Jean, his wife.
see Dishington.
of Ravenscraig, John (1605), 1487.
of Reidhouse, Sir Andrew (1621), 1860,
1868,1869,1872, 1878; inadvertently styled
James, 2057 ; Elizabeth, his daughter, wife
of James Rig of Carberry (1030), 2057.
— of Rochbank, James (1598), 3314; Margaret,
his wife, see Dishington.
of Rosehall, Sir Archibald, deceased (1757),
3325 ; Margaret, deceased, his eldest daughter,
wife of late James Hamilton of Dalzicl, 3325.
Hamilton of Rosehall, Sir Hugh, deceased (1757),
3325.
of Sanquhar, William, knight (1547), 526.
William, knight, younger (1557), 608.
of Shawliehl, etc., James (1528), 306,459,
1485, 1487, 1552, 1553; Janet, his wife,
see Dunbar ; John, in Turncmlaw, his brother
(1542), 459; Margaret, wife of John, see
Fleming.
Sir Claud (1605), 148'2, 1485, 1494,
1507, 1509, 1552, 1553; Janet, his wife, see
Hamilton of Easter Greenlees.
of Shawtoun, John (1605), 1487.
of Stanehousc, James, provost of Edinburgh
(1547), 492.
.James (l.-)9C), 1311.
of Stirktield and Cowtcoit, John (1562), 737.
of Stravethie, Robert, deceased (1654),
2452.
of Nether-Urd, Mark, macer of session
(1642), 1313.
of Westburn, (labriel (1707), 3039; Archi-
bald, his son, 3039.
of Wodhall, John, younger (1578), 968.
of Woodside, James (1559), 704, 705.
Sir Alan, notary public (1542), 459.
Mr. Alexander (1549), 55-2.
Alexander, in Blackburn (1556), 646.
(158G), 1132.
in Parkley (1599), 1.381.
servitor to John, Earl of C'assillis
(16-24), 1947.
deceased, colonel of artillery (1685),
2834 ; Alexander, his son and heir, deceased,
2834 ; Anna, sister-gcrman of latter, wife of
James Murray of Skirling, 2834.
macer of Edinburgh (1687), 2S52.
Andrew (1428), 108.
skinner, burgess of Canongate (1654),
2457.
Archibald, burgess of Edinburgh, brother
of Alexander H. of Haggs (1603), 1431.
writer (1611), 3314; apparently also
servitor to Sir William Scott of Elie (1612),
1633.
residing in Leith, deceased, merchant
in Edinburgh (1743), 3161; Katherine, his
wife, see Burgh.
Arthur, writer, Edinburgh (1595), 1294.
Charles, merch.int in Edinburgh (1620),
1834 ; bailie, 2-206, 2248.
Claud, servitor to James, Marquis of
Hamilton (1612), 1647.
Daniel, in Rodingheid, notary ( 1652), 2425.
David (1537), 413.
Mr. David, in Preston (1546), 517.
David, notary of Glasgow diocese (1578),
968.
in Dundyvane (1578), 968.
servitor of James Richardson of
Smeaton(1580), 993.
notary (1584), 1080, 1132.
servitor to the Lord Advocate (1611),
3314.
servitor to William Baillie, fiar of
Cariibruc (1634), 2139.
INDEX OF PERSONS
853
Hamiltoo, Duncan, in Bo'ness (1617), 1764;
Stephen, his son, 1764, 1926 ; Agnes, wife of
Stephen, see Paterson,
Frederick, standard-bearer of the Duke of
Slesvig Holstein (1665), 2580.
sugar - merchant of Glasgow (1681),
2801.
Gavin, coadjutor to archbishop of St.
Andrews (1.551), 584; commendator of Kil-
winning, 691, 704, 708, 709, 824.
George, in Preston (1573), 885.
portioner of Blackness (1600), 1398.
brother of Alexander, of Binny (1610),
158.3.
bailie of Salt Preston or Prestonpans
(1646), 2365, 2366.
bishop of Brechin (1679), 2786.
portioner of Inveresk (1686), 2S47.
Hew, bailie of Edinburgh (1654), 2459.
James (1497), 234.
(1547), 526.
parson of . . . (1550), 572.
rector of Menmuir (1550), 572.
burgess of Linlithgow (1558), 689.
(1575), 929.
• at the West Port of Linlithgow,
provost of Linlithgow, perpetual bailie to
the Duke of Lennox (1599), 1381.
portioner of Bathgate (1601), 1418.
in Bogcoit (1601), 141S.
Mr. James, servant to Mr. Thomas Hamilton
of Monkland (1603), 1431; James, also
servant there, 1431.
James, in Turnelaw (1605), 1482.
servitor to Sir Claud Hamilton of
Shawfield (1605), 14S5, 1494; (1609), 1552,
1553.
burgess of Glasgow (1605), 1487.
Mr. James, notary (160G), 1494, 1509.
James, Ijrother-gernian of Alexander of
East Binns (1607), 1509.
in Torphichen (1615), 1740.
macer (1621), 1802.
younger, in Dafte (1629), 2025.
servant of George, Lord Gordon (1644),
2338.
brother to the goodman of Haggs
(1656), 2492.
in Bo'ness, called 'James the King'
(1057), 2506.
^v^iter in Lanark (1657), 2507, 2532.
bishop of Galloway (1674), 2728.
(16S2), 2803.
John (1470), 162.
(1505), 253.
succentorof church of Glasgow (1559),
709.
archbishop of St. Andrews (1551),
584, 623, 624, 639, 672, 709, 783, 824, 1094.
commendator of Arbroath (1558), 684,
696, 698, 712, 713, 859, 884, 929, 1647.
See also Hamilton, Marquis of.
(1575), 931.
servant to James Hamilton of Haggs
(1584), 1080.
in Xewtoun (1596), 1311.
Hamilton, John, rector of Crawford-John (1598),
1347 ; James H., his brother, see of
Libertou.
in Linlithgow, deceased (1599), 1381.
notary (1601), 1418.
in Crumlat (1603), 1431.
Serjeant of Xorth Berwick (1616),
1750.
servitor to James Duncan of Ratho
(1620), 1844.
(1632), 211.5.
• in Upper Largo (1632), 2118; John,
his son, 2118.
merchant, burgess of Canongate (1636),
2191.
Mr. John, minister of Rickarton (1639),
2268.
John, servitor to John Mudie, W.S. (1641),
2285.
in HolyroodhoHse (1643), 2334.
tailor in Paisley (1646), 2370.
maltman, burgess of Paisley (1657),
2512, 2513 ; Margaret, his wife, see Alex-
ander.
writer and notary in Paisley (1663),
2568, 2645.
Lord John, third son of .(knna. Duchess of
Hamilton (1696), 2946.
John, deceased, burgess of Edinburgh (1698),
2974 ; William, his son, deceased, 2974 ;
Margaret, wife of William, see Thomson.
Mark, Paisley (1556), 639.
macer (1623), 1918. See of Nether
Urd, supra.
- Matthew (1529), 373.
- Ninian, burgess of Grail (1574), 894, 12S9.
- Patrick, Paisley (1556), 639.
writer (1621), 18.58.
servitor to George, Earl of Enzie
(1628), 2017.
merchant in Hamilton (1638), 2240.
- Quentin, burgess of Hamilton (1556), 646.
- Richard, notary public (1.526), 357.
- Robert, vicar of Kilmarnock, and prebendary
of the church of Kilmaurs (1544), 487.
- chamberlain to archbishop of St.
.\ndrews (1554), 623.
chamberlain of the abbey of Kil-
winning (1558), 691, 704, 70S; Patrick, his
brother, 691.
- Mr. Robert, minister of St. Andrews (1574),
887.
brother of Alexander Hamilton of
Haggs (1586), 1130.
- Robert, baker in Edinburgh (1608), 1536.
- Mr. Robert, doctor of medicine in Glasgow
(1609), 1553.
- Robert, baker, burgess of Canongate (1622),
1911.
notary, servitor of William Lowdoun,
writer in Hamilton, 2139 (?) ; (1639), 2251,
2595.
bailie of Prestonpans (1646), 2365.
W.S. (1657), 2507, 2650.
macer of the court of session (1664),
2574.
854
CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS
Hamilton, Robert, bailie-clerk of Carrick (1667),
575 H.
merchant, burgess of Edinburgh (1698),
2974.
merchant in Edinburgh (1748), 3176.
Thomas, notary (1515), 309.
Kdiiiburgli, 547.
Serjeant, [Hamilton, 1556] 646.
notary jjiiblic (1557), 668.
- William, squire (1480), 180.
(1542), 459.
-Mr. William, M.A., notary )iublic (1547),
526.
- William, canon of Glasgow, rector of Cam-
buslang (1.559), 709.
Edinburgh (1586), 1118.
burgess of Lanark (1602), 1429.
in I'riestfield (1605), 1482.
-Sir William [of Manor Elieston] (16.30),
2056 ; Dame Eliz.abeth, his wife, see John-
stone. See a/so H. of Elieston.
- William, in Westbarns, deceased (1676),
2760.
- Mr. William, advocate (1677), 2769.
-William, writer in Edinburgh (1662), 2561,
2776.
son of late .Tohn Hamilton, burges.s
of Edinburgh (1698), 2974; Margaret, his
wife, see Thomson ; Robert, their son, 2974 ;
Janet, wife of Robert, sec Wilson ; Isobel,
daughter of William, 2974.
- Anna, wife of Ludovick Cant of Thurston
(1667), 2622.
- Dame Christi-an, Lady Boyd ( 1 639), 2264.
- Elizabeth, ' Lady of Cr.agyhall,' wife of
James Dundas of Cr.agtoun, 352, 357, 363,
385, 393, 405, 421, 426, 480, ,561.
wife of William Mure of Gl.anderston
(1559), 704,9.")."), 1314.
wife of Sir Andrew Melville of Garvock
(1604),146U-6.3, 1502, 1675,1688,1921,1922.
- Elspct, wife of Mr. .John Tweedie of Wink-
stone (1614), 1708.
- Janet, wife of Sir Claud H.amiltcn of Shaw-
field (16115), 1482, 1.507, 1.509, 1553.
wife of John Plenderleith (1654), 2457.
- Jean, wife of Henry Halthorne, merchant in
Edinburgh ( 1 700), 2983.
- Katherine, in Lanark (1602), 1429.
- Lucy, wife of Thomas Rutherford, St.
Boswells (1.541), 4.55.
- Margaret, wife of David Blair of Adamtoun,
526, 527, 549, 550, 77S(?).
wife of James Dundas of Newliston
(1576), 941, 942.
wife of Hugh Cunningham of Laglane
(1.592), 12.32.
wife of James Cochrane of Barbachlaw,
elder (1614), 1711.
wife of Mr. .James liaillie of Braid-
hirst and Carubrue, LL.D. (1624), 1946,
2136.
- Marion, sister of Robert Hamilton, merchant,
burgess of Edinburgh, and wife of late George
Walker, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh
(1698), 2974.
Hamilton, Mariota, wife of Robert Alexander,
bailie of Paisley (1648), 2386.
Rebecca, wife of John Penman (1642),
2302.
Hampton (Hamptoun, Hamptoune), Bernard,
clerk of the Privy Couneil of England (1586),
869, 1174; Kathrine, his wife, 869, 1174.
John, in Pitcarlis (1590), 1201.
— T- ! . , at the church of Conwethe (1618),
1814.
in Aberdeen (1694), 2921.
Handson, John (1512), 286.
Hankyn, Gilbert (1322), 31. -%^.
Hanmer of West Sheeiio, David (1664), 2581.
Hannay (Achann.ay, .Miannay, Ahannaye, llanna),
David, jailer in Kelso (1667), 2582.
James, chapl.ain (1538), 426.
Mr. James, minister .at Holyrood (1646),
2369, 2457, 2849.
John (1493), 216.
(1588), 1156.
messenger (160(1), 1403, 1405.
in Blairquhan (1624), 1957.
merchant in Maybole (1684), 2819.
Robert, servitor of John Colville of Hwip
(1627), 1986.
Hannan, Isabella, wife of Andrew Forrest, weaver
in Northberwick (1611), 1611, 1750.
Harbert, John, in Saltcoats (1587), 1151 ; Janet
Wood, his wife, 1151.
Harbottle (Harbotel, Harbotell, Herbotille, Hcr-
bottill), John, burgess of Berwick-on-Tweed
(1449), 127.
of Preston, John (1516), 312.
John, receiver [? Fowberry], 190.
Richard of (1411), 91.
Harcarse (Harcars), James, Serjeant, Edinburgh
(1479), 176.
Hardie (Harde, Hardy), J.ames P., secretary to
Royal Company of Archers (1771), 3232.
John, tailor in P'alkirk (1670), 2661.
Nicol, W.S. (1673), 2700.
Patrick, in Bo'ncss (1664), 2586.
(1688), 286S ; Janet, his daughter and
heir, 2868.
Rich.ard, [Jedburgh] 267.
Robert, bailie of Elgin (16.32), 2109.
Stephen, deceased, tailor in Coldoeh (1637),
2221 ; James, tailor, his eldest sou and heir,
2221.
Thomas (1461), 14.").
in Elgin (1609), 1542.
William (1527), .•i.">9.
in Elgin (1609), 1542.
Hardyng, Sampson (141 1), 91.
Williiim (1425), 102.
Harkcs, John, in CuUauu (1575), 909.
Harkness, Samuel, D.D., chairman of General
Assembly of (Jhurch of Scotland in Canada
(1S2.S), 3.309.
Harlaw, James, notary (1573), 882.
John, burgess of Edinburgh (1462), 147,
177.
Nathaniel, minister at Ormiston (1598),
1359.
i Thomas (1573), 882.
INDEX OF PERSONS
855
Ilarlay, Janet, wife of Robert Clegliorn, merchant,
portioner in Dalkeith (IGH.S), 28(31).
Harper (Hairper), Donald, writer in Thurso (ICGC),
2603.
James, in Kinghorn Wester, deceased (1631),
209.5.
Michael, of Carrick, 40 : Patrick, his son,
40, 09 (?) ; see alao M'Whirter ; Andrew, also
son of Michael, 40.
Ni(;olas, in Forresterland (1622), 1894;
Janet, his wife, see Crosby ; Nicolas, younger,
their sou, 1S94 ; James, their youngest son,
1S94 ; Margaret, wife of .Tames, -we Hastie.
Harrat (Herrett), Tliomas, Edinburgh (1512), 280;
(1552), 602.
Harries, William, deceased, merchant in Leith
(1777), 3243; Jean, his only daughter, wife
of late Mr. Alexander Stewart, 3243.
Harrison (Herrison) of Humbletone, Thomas
(15S3), 1070.
of Humbletone, William (1.583), 1070.
Hart (Heart, Hert) of Itusland, David, notary in
Kirkwall (1630), 2047, 2052, 2004, 2077,
2078, 2137, 220.5, 2233, 2235, 2948 ; William,
his son, 2137, 2233, 2502; notary, 2.505;
Mr. John, also his son, 2233 ; George, also
his son, 2502, 2948.
Andrew (1575), 914.
David (1559), 707.
servitor to Mr. James Scott, notary
(1694), 2920.
George, miller at St. Boswells mill (1627),
2006.
Henry (1559), 707.
James, deceased, burgess of Canongate
(1759), 3208.
John (1559), 707.
burgess of the Canongate (1566), 800 ;
Chri.stina, his wife, see Cutlar ; David, their
son, 800.
(1575), 914; William, his son, 914.
Elizabeth, wife of Oliver Murray of Levie-
lands (1000), 1395.
Janet, wife of Thomas Crawford (1649), 2403.
Harvey (Harve, Harvie, Harvy, Herve, Hervie,
Hervyc, Herwy) of Alrik, Andrew (1599),
1384, 1469; Jane, his wife, xee Erskine ;
James, his eldest son and heir (1604), 1469.
Alexander, notary (1632), 2115.
James, servitor of James Richardson of
Smeaton (1580), 993, 1167.
advocate (1592), 12.3.5.
John, Dalkeith (1551), .580, 644,653, 655,
677, 679.
in Ravinscraig (1567), 821.
in Finnart (1635), 2161 ; Thomas, his
son, 2161.
servant of Lord Blantyre (1649), 2401.
Richard, St. Andrews (1538), 420.
Thomas, Dalkeith (1551), 580.
writer to the signet (1592), 1238.
carpenter, burgess of Stranraer (16S8),
2872.
Mr. William, advocate (1580), 996.
Isabella, wife of Robert Gait of Woodside
(1608), 1528.
Hastie (Haistie, Haste), George, in Ros (1603),
1454 ; Thomas, his sou, also in Ros, 1454.
James (1515), 311.
Mr. James, minister at Temple (1598), 1359.
Mr. John, schoolmaster in Hardaikers (1020),
184.5.
Thomas, weaver, in the abbacy of Hadding-
ton (1663), 2573.
William, in Chirnside (1622), 1894 ; Mar-
garet, his eldest daughter, wife of .James
Harper, youngest son of Nicolas Harper in
Forresterland, 1894.
Haswell (Hasthwell, Haswel, Hesvall, Heswall)
of Muirfield, William (1438), 116 ; Katherine,
his spouse, 116 ; .John, younger of, his son
and heir, 110.
John (1519), 316, .321; Isabel, his
wife, see Dickson.
David, his brother and heir-apparent,
316, 321,571.
David, his son and heir (1550), 571,
749.
Robert, in GuUane, brother and heir of
David, 749, 842, 847, 908, 909, 939, 972,
995, 1073, 1075; Katherine, his wife, see
Crawford.
David, in Drumdrebyacre (1603), 1453.
James, abbot of Newbattle (1550), 568.
John, in Kirriemuir (loS4), 1081.
Hately (Hatly, Haitlie, Haitly, Haitlye, Hatle,
Hatlee) of Clerkleis, Patrick (1564), 780 ;
Patrick, his son and heir, 780.
John, 124 ; Alexander, his son (1447), 124 ;
tenant of Lambden, 172, 192 ; Helen, spouse
of Alexander, 172, 192 ; Thomas, also son of
John, 124.
of Lambden, Alexander (1564), 780 ; George,
his son, 780 ; Lawrence, also his son, 780.
Alexander, eldest son and heir (1564),
780, 12.33.
Alexander, nephew of the preceding
(1592), 12.33, 1420.
of Mellerstane, . . ., and Mark, his son
(1586), 1126.
John (1602), 1428.
of riewland, Robert (1603), 14.36, 1439.
of Sneip, Andrew, deceased (1655), 2465.
John (1655), 24G5, 2699.
James, tailor in Perth (1631), 2080.
John, in Pittillisheuch (1607), 1523.
in Whitsome (1666), 2599.
Henry (1434), 113.
Laurence (1480), 179.
Hathorne (Hathorn, Halthorne, Hauthome) of
-Erish, Henry, younger (1700), 2983.
Andrew, at Stepends, third brother of said
Henry (1700), 2983.
Andrew, bailie of Canongate (1713), 3068.
Sir Michael, notary public (1542), 408, 578.
William, in Hill (1700), 2983 ; Henry, mer-
chant in Edinburgh, his son, 2983 ; Jean,
wife of Henry, see Hamilton ; Henry, their
eldest son, 2983.
Hathway (Hathowy, Hathowie.Hathwy, Haithwe,
Haithwy), John, harper (1402), 149.
Patrick (1478), 171.
856
CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS
Hatliway, Robert, burgess of Edinbnru'h (1549),
553, 1102.
Thomas, [Kdinburgh] 315.
Hattaurig, John, iu Hatt.anrig (1575), 910.
Haukerist (Havkerist), .Johu of (1.S18), -22.
Havcryngtoun, Sir Henry of (1305), 53.
Havie, Mungo, in Murfiekl (1628), 2020.
Haw, Andrew, burgess of Kirkcudbright (I5.")l),
578.
Stephen (Stene), burgess of Linlithgow
(1545), 490.
Hawick (Hawik), Andrew of, rector of Liston,
secretary to Robert, Duke of Albany (1413),
94,
rector of (1481), Mr. Alexander [Murray],
184.
Hay (Haya, Haye) of Yester, John, first Lord
(1491), 379.
John, third Lord (1514), 304.
William, fifth Lord (1506), 796.
William, sixth Lord (1579), 9S0, 1081,
1163, 1105.
James, seventh Lord, deceased (1010),
15S.S.
John, eighth Lord (1610), 1583, 16S2,
2128, 2204.
Hay of Aberlady, Mr. Willi.im (1058), 2521.
Mr. John, 2521, 2.")24.
of Barra, Sir John (1653), 2449.
John, sheritl'-depute of Haddington
(1663), 2573.
of Carriber, James, W.S. (1692), 2901.
of Foodie, Nicholas (1570), 855.
of Wester Foodie, James, deceased (1615),
1735 ; James, his son and heir, 1735.
of Easter Kennet, Mr. .John, depute of Sir
George Hay of Kinfauns (1.593-1011), 3314.
of Kinfi-iuns, Sir George, clerk register,
3314, 1280. See aim Dupplin.
of Knockowdie, .John (1636), 2192, 2193,
2413; Elizabeth, his wife, see Innes ;
Alexander, their eldest son, 2192.
of Lands, Sir John, deceased, clerk register
(1641), 2295 ; see also infra, depute-clerk of
Edinburgh ; Mr. William, his .son, clerk of
counca (1034), 1937, 2000, 2295 : John, also
his son, 2000 ; Henry, also his son, 2000.
of Lochloy (Lochcloye), John (1563), 751 ;
Alexander and David, his sons, 751.
of Lochorwart, William (1389), 379.
Thomas, knight (1392), 379. See also
Hay of Yester.
of Monkton, Gilbert (1593), 1269; George,
his son, 1269.
. Alexander (1648), 2385 ; Anna, his
daughter, wife of James Raith of Corsbie,
2385.
of Nauchtane, Sir [William?], 'grandschir'
of Janet Hay, inj'ra, 1157.
David, 'guidschir' of said Janet,
1157.
Sir James, her father, 1157.
Janet, wife of Peter Crichton, knight,
310, 430, 1157: sfc also James H. in
Portincraig, infra.
Thomas (1515), 310.
lUy of Parish, Hugh (16S7), 2856.
— '- of Sandfurd, John (1615), 1735.
of Smithfield, John (1 588), 1165.
of Tourlamls, James (1638), 2246.
of Ury, Mr. Gilbert (1471), 212.
of Woodcockdale, Mr. David, deceased
(1662), 2558, 2834.
Mr. John, his son (1662), 2558, 2594,
2834 ; Marjory, his wife, see Couper.
of Wyndane, William (1588), 1165.
Adam, in Tain (1611), 1622.
Alexander, burgess of Aberdeen (1570), 855.
in Muldearn (1598), 1345 (?), 1357,
1358.
Mr. Alexander, servitor of John, Lord Hay
of Yester (1613), 1682, 2128.
Alexander, burgess of Tain (1613), 1685.
Sir Alexander, lord clerk register (1615),
1734.
Alexander, notary in Elgin (1027), 2008.
brother of Jlr. John, commissary of
Moray (1657), 2511.
the king's bowmaker (1064), 2575.
Andrew, servitor of James Kynneir, W.S.
(1606), 1497, 1519, 1520.
• servitor of John Spottiswood, arch-
bishop of Glasgow (1015), 1732.
Mr. David, servant to Henry Bickerton,
writer (1599), 1370.
Mr. Edmond, advocate (1585), 1097.
Mr. Francis, W.S. .and notary (1617), 1784,
1839, 1995, 2026, 2027, 2086, 2241, 2285.
George, servitor to Lord Loudoun (1624),
1944.
Gilbert of (1252), 7.
Sir GUbcrt the, kuight (1456), 142.
Gilbert, servant of Lord Hay of Yester
(1566), 796.
^ Hugh, in Newtoun of Park (1636), 2192;
John, his son, 2192.
James (1491), 379.
burgess of Dundee (1518), 314.
bishop of Ross (1526), .354, 355, 411.
in Portincraig (158S), 1157; heir of
Janet H. of Nauchtan, supra.
brother-german of William, Lord Hay
of Yester (15SS), 1105.
Mr. James, servant of George Mak, notary
(1599), 1364, 1373.
James, notary (1010), 1599.
servant to James, Earl of Glencairn
(1612), 1632.
servitor to Lord Hay of Yester (1639),
2264.
in Dalmanye (1639), 2265.
-. officer of Dysart (1642), 2316.
burgess and bailie of Tain (1052), 2422,
2036.
writer in Edinburgh (1700), 2984.
John, esquire (1471), 212.
Sir John, notary public (1491), 379.
John (1504), 379.
(1541), 451.
Mr. John, depute-clerk of Edinburgh (1558),
.■!92. [Perhaps the same with]
Mr. John, depute-clerk of Edinburgh (1603),
INDEX OF PERSONS
857
1450, 1«4I, 1G43, lOoO, 1703, 1719, 172U,
17-24, 172S, 1734, 1745, 1753, 1778, 17S4,
1790, 1795; common clerk (1020), 1834,
1937, 1960, 2000, 2012, 2014, 2015. See
alio Hay of Lands, Sir John.
Hay, John, [Dalkeith?] (1575), 931.
Clackmannan (1022), 1910.
Mr. John, clerk of Elgin (1027), 2008;
provost (1G32), 2109 ; (lOpO), 2413 ; commis-
sary of Moray (1644), 2.S40 ; (1657), 2511 ;
sheriti'-deinite of Elgin and Forres (1652),
2428.
John, advocate, sheriff-depute of Edinburgh
(1650), 2410.
.Mr. John, in Holyrood (1693), 2915.
Nychol (1497), 231.
Robert, servitor to David, Lord Cardross
(1040), 2272.
— burgess of Banff (1668), 2632, 2633.
Samuel, deceased, wood-worker in Edin-
burgh (1719), 3087; Alexander, his son,
iron worker tliere, .3087.
Thomas, 313 ; Margaret, his wife, see Kidd.
deceased (1602), 3314; Janet Forret.
his wife, 3314.
notary, Elgin (1602), 1424, 1542.
Walter, bailie of Tain (1668), 2636.
William (1543), 471.
called Norland William (15S8), 1 163.
in chanonry of Ross (1595), 1296.
burgess of Elgin (1609), 1542.
Mr. William, clerk-depute of Edinburgh,
notary (1624), 1939. Cf. Hay of Lands.
commissary-clerk of Edinburgh (1631),
2094.
William, burgess of Haddington (1632),
2121.
bailie of Haddington (1715), 3077.
at mill of Arngosk (IGS7), 2S56.
Anna, wife of James Raith of Edmonstonc
(1673), 2723.
Barbara, wife of John Stewart, senior, of
Arntullie (1024), 1949.
Elizabeth r)f, wife of George, Earl of Hnntly
(1471), 212.
>lane or Jnanna, in Wester Fudy, grand-
(laugliter of William, [fifth] Earl of Errol
(1554), 024.
wife of Andrew Gray of Ballegornoch
(15SS), 1172.
Mariota, wife of Alexander Lauder in
Smeaton, 750.
. . ., wife of Adam Hepburn of Humbie
(1682), 2808.
Haysand. William, 61.
Heap (Heipe), John (1478), 171.
Heckfoord, John, weaver, burgess of Peebles
(1687), 2859; Christina, his daughter, wife
of Andrew Ewmond in Peebles, 2859.
Hector, Robert (1617), 1773.
Hectorson, Hector, 'farmourer' of the mills of
Fearn (1073), 2720: (1074), 273S; (1675),
2745, 2753.
Heddon, Hugh of (1270-80), II.
Heg.ait, William, notary public (1559), 697, 714.
716. 729, 742. 743. Cf. Hcygait.
Heggie (Hagay, Hagy, Hagye, Haigie, Hegy,
Hegye), Alexander, servant to John Brown
(1726), 3108.
David, monk of Cambuskenneth (1574),
904.
John, in Temple of Stratharlie (1587), 1 137.
in St. Andrews, deceased (1637),
2219.
Peter, in Stratharlie (1610), 1572.
Walter, Cambuskenneth (1546), 505, 688.
Heigh (Hauch, Heich, Hevch), Alexander,
Dalkeith (1521), 328.
David, in Ednam (1014), 1714.
George, bailie of the burgh and regality of
Dalkeith (1596), 1322, 1323, l.-)78, 1640,
1646, .3059 (?); Barbara, his wife, xee Archi-
bald.
James, Dalkeith (1582), 10.39, 1040, 1885,
2491.
William, Dalkeith (1530), 404.
burgess of Forfar (1642), 2300.
. . ., deceased, bailie of Dalkeith, 30.56.
Henderson (Henrisone, Henrisoun, Henrysoun,
Henryson, Henrysone) of Chcsters, Sir
Thomas, Lord Chesters (1624), 1943, 2035.
of Fordell, George, deceased (1508), 83.3.
.James, grandson of George (1567), 825,
831-33, 1238, 1239; Robert, his second son
(1592), 1238, 12.39.
John (1024), 1943.
of Easter Granton, Walter (1619), 1820,
1821.
of Holland, William, apparent (1025), 1963 ;
(1627), 1986.
of Mackcorranstoun, Mr. .James (16.35),
2105.
— — of Tinnygask, Colonel Sir Robert, deceased
(1624), 1937.
John, his son and heir, 1937 ; Lieut.-
Colonel (1052), 2423.
Alexander, vicar of Kilmaurs (1577), 944.
Serjeant of Edinburgh (1590), 1205.
commissary (ItilO), 1756.
servant to Mr. James Law, notary
(1621), 1881.
Mr. Alexander, clerk to the cbirurgeons of
Edinburgh (1005), 2597.
Alexander, writer and notary in Edinburgh
(1682), 2810, 28.58, 2807.
portioner in Prestonpans, grandson of
Jean Henderson (1703), 3005, 3007.
Andrew, macer (1552), 000.
■ in Blackdyk (1635), 2180.
writer in Edinburgh (1692), 2893.
Archibald, in StotstieUr(1688), 2867.
Cuthbert, Haddington (1545), 491.
David, in Paisley, "deceased (1656), 2480.
Francis, smith in Cnnongate (1087), 2849;
.Janet, his wife, nee Walker.
George (1523), 343.
:— in Newton of Geanies (1603), 1453.
James (1504), 250.
Sir James, deacon [Dunkeld], 260.
James (l.')34), .397.
Serjeant (1550), 558.
residing in Nenthoru (15S2), 104.5.
yQ
858
CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS
Henderson, James, notary (1603), 1435.
surgeon (IGl.'i), ITlit.
in Kirkcomiell (llilG), 1758.
messenger in Edintmrgh (l(i73), 2723.
writer in Edinburgh (1678), 2783.
macer of the lords of justiciary (1692),
2893.
Sir John, chaplain, C'rail (1529), 376.
John (1536), 406.
Sir John ( 1 536), 409.
John (1540), 444.
burgess of Edinburgh, 547 (?) : (1552),
600, 630.
writer, notary public (1575), 927, 961.
student at St. Salvator's College ( 1595),
1303.
in Paisley (1603), 14.; 2.
in Haddington (1608), 1537.
servitor to John Gilmour, W.S. (1612),
1632.
Edinburgh, deceased, called ' Laird
Souter' (16181, 1795.
in Lairdlauch (1618), 1799.
in I'otterrow. Serjeant of the barony
of Inverleith (1627), 1994, 2028, 2142.
Stewart-depute of Aunaudnle (1637),
2222.
servant of William Tait, miller (1643),
2328.
.servitor of William .Stewart of Alaynes
(1657), 2502.
- Mr. John, macer (1642), 2313.
- John, macer in exchequer (1661), 2549,
2755.
- in Cruikstoun (1679), 2785; Robert
and .lohn, his sons, 2783.
■ in Kilbracmount (1680), 2790; Mr.
Henry, his son, 2790.
- Mr. Josua, writer (l.i92), 1238, 1239.
- Laurence, bailie of Edinburgh (1646), 2369.
- Mr. Malcolm, minister of Kilmadock, and
steward of Menteith (li;l4), 1099.
- Matthew, a director of the ' Royal Academy
for Exercises' (1779), 324S.
- Michael (1575), 911.
- Mr. Robert, minister of Lochmaben (1637),
2222.
- Robeit, shoemaker in Edinburgh (1648),
2383.
in Pitcorthie (160(1), 2544.
- Roderick, miller in Shebster (1753), 3196;
John, his .son, 3196.
- Sir Simon, chaplain, deceased (1529), 376.
- Thomas (1.152). 598.
merchant, burgess of Edinburgh (1568),
831-33, 1238, 1239, 2423; Katherine, his
wife, stf Henderson : Thomas, his son and
heir, 1239, 2423. Cf. also of Fordell.
notary (1666), 2610.
- Walter, [Je'dburgh] 267.
- writer, Edinljurgh, deceased (1615),
1724.
- William, presbyter (1498), 235.
GuUane (1502), 744.
in Smailholm Mill (1608), 1532.
Inverbervie (1616), 1749.
Henderson, William, in Lcith, deceased (1632),
2112 ; James, his son and heir, 2112.
servitor of Robert Pringle, W.S. (1639),
2264, 2272.
notary (1666), 2598.
weaver in Frierton (1673), 2719.
(1697), 29.15.
in (Irangc of Barrie (1704), 3014.
Barbara, wife of James Spittell of Leuquhat
(1624), 1943.
Christian, wife of Mr. Thomas Gilbert,
advocate (1596), 1308.
Elspeth, wife of James Lundie (1660), 2544,
2545.
Jean, wife of James Hamilton of Dalzell
(1657), 2507.
relict of Robert Grierson, skipper in
Prestonpans (1679), 2785, 30U5.
Dame Janet, wife of Sir Adam Blair, elder,
of Carberry (1682), 2813, 2895.
Katherine, wife of Thomas Henryson,
merchant in Edinburgh ( 1568), 831-33, 1238.
Mariota, wife of Thomas Duncan in Tranent
(1664), 2580.
Hendie, . . ., widow, in Canongate (1698), 2973.
Henry the Sixth, King of England, 173.
Henry the Eighth, King, 312, 324, 562, 595,
869.
Henry, King of Scotland (Darnley), 794, 804,
805.
Prince, Duke of Rothesay, ehlest son of
King James the .Sixth (1599), 1370, 1380,
1494, 15:)(l, 1608, 1625.
Earl, son of King David the First, 46 ; Ada,
his countess, «fe Ada the Countess.
— ■ — called the Scot, Newcastle. 17.
Henrv (Hemlrie, Henrie), Archibald, in Walkmiln
("l610), l.'>98.
John, in Cartsburn (1572), 870.
in Myltoun (1.575), 91(i.
miller at (ireenock mill (1624), 1956.
Patrick, burge-ss of Perth (1(131), 2079.
William, servitor of Captain William Man ay
of Auchinhove ( 1664), 2577.
notary (1751), 3188.
Hepburn (Haburn, Hebburn, Hebburne, Hebrone,
Hepbrune) of Alderstoun, Sir Robert (1622),
1915 ; of Beirford, 2439, 2875.
George, fiar, his son, 1915, 2121,2573.
John ( l(i57), 2516, 2573.
of Athelstaneford (Elstaneford), Mr. John
(1545), 499.
of Beanston (Benstone), Patrick (1489), 203,
278.
Mr. John (15.36), 402, 412.
of Beirford, Sir Robert. Sec of Alderston.
of Blackcastle, Patrick (1676), 2759.
of Bolton, Patrick (1545), 499 ; Nichola, his
wife, see Hume.
of Craigs, Adam (1509), 274, 278; Elena,
his daughter, wife of Sir Patrick of Waughton,
278, 383 : Elizabeth, .ilso his daughter, wife
of Mr. Alex.ander Livingston of Dunipace, 545.
of East Craig, William (1573), 885.
of Dunsyre, Sir Patrick, sheriff of lierwick
(1480), 179. (-y. Bothwell, first Earl of.
INDEX OF PERSONS
.S59
Hepburn of Fenton, Robert (lUOi)), 1540.
of Fortoun, Henry (1581), 1018.
of Hailes (Halis), Patrick, knight (1390), 81.
Sir Adam (1420), '.IS, 113, 175.
Patrick (144S), 125, 120, 140, 175;
■■<ee a/to Hailes ; Adam, bis eldest son, 140 ;
Mr. Adam (brother of Patrick), dean of
Uunbar, 126.
of llepbrune [Northumberland], Thomas
(153.5), 401.
of Humbie, Mr. Adam (1638), 2240 ;
solicitor of H..M. Taxations, 2241; 2420;
Sir. Adam, 2435, 2471 (?).
Adam ( 1 682), 2808 ; . . . Hay, his
wife, 28U8.
of Kingston, Patrick (1578 1, 962-67.
of Newmills, Patrick (1608), 1537, 1759:
Mariota, his daughter, wife of John Ajtonn,
younger, burgess of Haddington, 1537 ;
(ieorge, his son (1616), 1759.
of Ricearton, family of, 2759.
of Kollandston, George (1510), 278.
of Smetouu, Adam (1572), 870; Elizabeth,
his wife, see Preston.
of Waughton, Patrick (1420), 98, 175(?).
(Walchton, Waulchton), Patrick (1452),
134; knight, 154; Dame Christian, his
mother. Lady of Waughton, 154.
Uavid (1479), 175.
of [Waughton and] Luifness, Kentigern
(1510), 278.
- of Waughton, Patrick, knight (1510), 278;
of W., 383 ; Elena or Helena, his spouse, see
Hepburn of Craigs.
Patrick (1565), 794.
Sir Patrick (1610), 1583, 2285.
of Wbitsome (Quhitsum), Alexander (1561),
728.
family of, 2759.
Adam, burgess of Lauder (1499), 238.
Sir Adam. Bristo (1655). C/. of Humbie.
Alexander (1420), 98.
(1448), 126.
in Whitsome (1538), 426.
• Dunkeld (1550), 560.
. • Andrew, biirge.'^s of Haddington (1632), 2121.
■ in the abbacy of Haddingtcn (1663),
2573.
Archibald (1420), 98.
(1465), 154.
George (brother of Patrick, lirst Lord Hailes),
140. See also of Rollandston. William, his
brother, 140.
provost of Lincluden (1499), 238.
Mr. George (1545), 499.
George, chancellor of Brechin (1556). 648.
portioner of Athelstanefonl (1600),
1.398.
Mr. George, servitor to Sir Adam Hepburn
of Humbie (1653), 2435.
George, in Julybraucs (1694), 2921 : William,
his son, 2921.
Mr. Henry (1510), 278.
James, dean of Dunkehl and vicar general
of that see (1550). 560, 563, 572.
(157S), 971.
Hepburn, James, servitor of Sir William Monteith
of Kerse (1611), 1601.
servitor to .Sir George Towers of
Garmilton (1621), 1858, 1861.
John, prior of St. Andrews (1521) vicar
general of the see, 327, 329, 333.
(1531), 383.
(1532), 388.
bishop of Brechin (1550), 648, 813.
Xungait, Haddington (1561), 726 ;
Mariota, his wife, lee Sinclair.
. in Xungate (1600), 1398.
— clockmaker in Edinburgh (1687), 2849.
Patrick (1510), 278.
prior of St. Andrews (1536), 402,
420 ; bishop of Moray (1546), 518. [He
was brother of Mr. John Hepburn of Bean-
ston.]
in Stevenston (1600), 1398. Sec alio
of Xewmills.
- Paul, [Haddington] 175.
- Robert, in Over Hailes (1602), 1423.
- Mr. Robert, notary 1640) 2273, 2289.
- Mr. Thomas, rector of Auldhamstocks ( 1 563),
766, 774.
- Thomas, rector of Oldhamstocks, deceased
(1672), 2683, 3041 ; Margaret, his wife, sie
Paterson ; Barbara, Margaret, Anna, and
Isobel, his daughters and heir.s, 2083.
brother of Henry Hepburn of Fortoun
(1581), 1018.
- William (1479), 175.
(1510), 278.
- Agnes, deceased, mother of Patrick Home,
Garvald Grange (1560), 722.
sister and heir of late Janet Hepburn.
infra (1655), 2467.
- Alison, spouse of Alexander Spens in
Tranent (1593), 1258.
sister and heir of late Janet Hepburn,
iii/ia (1055)' 2407.
- Elizabeth, ])rioress of the nunnery, Hadding-
ton (1560), 722.
wife of Patrick Young, burgess of
Haddington (1022), 1915,2121.
- Helen, wife of Alexander Cockburn, younger,
of that Ilk (1545), 499.
- Janet, wife of George Home of Wcdderburn
(1546), 515.
wife of James Borthwick of Kirklaud-
hUl (1587), 1143.
deceased, wife of John Thomas (1655),
2467 : Alison and .\gnes, her sisters, 2467.
Margaret, wife of William Learmonth of
Hill (1598), 1338.
Hepescotes (Halbescotes), Thomas of (1318), 23.
William of (1300), 49.
William, collector for Island Ward, Northum-
berland (1368), 55.
Herbertson, Sir Richard (1574), 705.
Mr. Robert, servitor to John .Shaw of
Greenock (1029). 2031.
Herd(Hird), Henry, in Pitcairn (1587), 1149.
John (1512). 285.
William (1511). 279, 280.
Herdsed, Thomas (1528), 370.
SfiO
C A L E N O A R 0 1" T 1 1 !•: LAIN G ( ' H A II 'I' 1-: H S
Heiiot, miiiistur at (IliTo), Mr. Robert Mowat.
2740.
Heriot ( Hereot, Hereote, Hereott, Herietli. Heriote,
Hurriot, Heryott, Hyriot) of Bunitiirk, Walter
(1513), 2!)2.
of Trabroun, James, deceased (1583), 1064 ;
Jonet, his daughter, and Peter, his son,
1064.
lames (1587), 1147.
Arcliilxald, messenger (1551), 5S!I.
Bartholomew, in lleidhall (15i)!l), l.'iSG,
1394, 1541, 1.547, 1{>55 ; Christina, his wife,
stt Tiirubull.
Davi<l, Edinburgh, 557.
in Glasgow, deceased (l(io4), 1477.
George, younger, goldsmith, Edinburgh
(1592), 1247.
Gilbert (14S3), 18S.
Henry, in Wester ISristo, deceased (1050),
2477 ; Alexander, maltman there, his son
and heir, 2477 : Barbara, wife of Alexander,
.see Heriot.
James, [Lasswade?] (1585), 1099.
dyer, Edinburgh (1618), 1795.
in Winchlmrgh (1022), 1S9S, 1S99.
John (I4,')4), 113.
Nioliol, [Gullane?] (1578), 072.
Patrick, servitor to George, Earl of Winton
(1040), 2302.
Peter, Fifeshire (1577), 948.
W'alter, in Lalethen, citizen of St. Andrews
(1504), 709, 871.
William, ((iullane?] (1579), 979.
Agnes, wife of Kieolas C'ooli in Longniddry
(1570), 939.
Barbara, wife of Alexander Heriot, maltman
in Bristo (1050), 2477.
Helen, wife of George Home of (Julane
(1579), 979, 1055, 1075, 1178; called Janet,
1187.
Jane or Janet, wife of John Bortliwick,
elder, portioner of Ballincreiff (1010), 1594,
1605.
■ Janet, wife of late
2470.
— — Margaret, wife of
Stewart (1777), 3243.
Heris, John (15O0), 201. Cf. Herries.
Robert, portioner of lialhenry (Balharre)
(1500), 201.
Heme of Berwick, George (1037), 2212 ; Elizabeth,
his wife, 2212.
Heron (Hayrun, Heroun, Herroun) of Chipchase,
John (1510), 312.
Cuthbert (1049), 2.399,
of Ford, William (1510),
deceased (1535), 401.
Edward, knight (1387), 78.
Gerard [Edward?!, knight (1.387), 76.
John, called the Bastard (1510), 312.
Sir Roger (1310), 20. 21, 29, 35.
Roger, knight (13S7), 70, 78, 80.
Thom.as of, 29, 31 ; knight, 33.
Thomas, at mill of Slyntoch (1612), 1009.
Sir William (1250-80), 10, 11.
William of (1334), 3S ; knight, 41, 43.
John M'Gill (1655),
late Mr. Alexander
!I2;
knight.
Heron, Elizabeth, wifeof John Strotheruf Newton,
Northumberland (1053), 2430. .S'ee also
Strother.
Herries, John Maxwell, Lord (1569), 848.
John, Lord (1000), 2608.
Herries (Herreis, Herys, Heryse) of Caigtoun,
William (1074), 2725.
Abraham, servitor of Mr. William Hay,
clerk of the commissariot of Edniburgli
(1031), 2094.
John, in Edinburgh (1378), 07.
(1438), IKS.
notary (1093), 2908.
Willi.-vm. deceased, merchant, burgess of
Edinburgh (1628), 2022; Katherine, his wife,
sec Banks.
Catharine, relict of John Rome, bailie of
Dumfries (1707), 3030.
Nicola, wife of Alexander Glendoning of
I'arton (1072). 2090.
Herring (Heiring, Heriug, Heyryng) of Pendreich,
Hugh (I.5SS). 1172.
Edward, [Tongland, 1564] 772, 801.
George, prebendary of Korgandenny (1585),
1092.
Mr. James, vicar of Murroes (1505), 255.
James, in Kaldenneis (1560), 803.
younger (I50(>), 803.
Mr. .lames, prebendary of Forgandenny
(1509), 840.
provost of Methven (1580), 1009.
James, deceased (1675), 2750; .lanet, his
daiighter, wife of J ohn Robertson of Monzies,
27.")0.
John, in Gilmerton (1557). 002.
in Dalkeith (1598), 1359, 1530.
Patrick of (1425), 81.
William, gardener in Craigmillar( 1002), 1428.
Jonet, L.-idy of Lundy (1588), 1172; Mar-
garet Campbell, her daughter, wife of late
Robert Scrimgeour, 1172.
Hertford [ Edward .Seymour], Earl of ( 1 544), 502,
809, 1174.
Hertwayton (Herteweyton), Sir John of, 10, 10 ;
Margaret, his wife, 16 ; John, his son, 16,
19; Robert, also his son, 16; Cliristiana,
his daughter, 10 ; Joanna, his daughter, 16.
Heryngton, Thomas of, bailie of Newcastle (1387),
75.
squire (1465), 153.
Heselheid, William, servant of Hugh Montgomery
in Boghall (1589), 1189.
Hesilrig (Hesilrigge, Hesselrig), John of (1380),
00. 76, 78.
William of, 14, 16 ; William, his son, 16.
Heslyhope, Ste]>hen of (1441), notary public, 118,
136.
Hestine, .Tames, meal-dealer in Montrose (1699),
2978 ; .lames, his son, 2978.
Hethin, Andrew (1472), 165.
Hetoun, Al.in of (1355), 43 ; knight, 61 ; Mary,
his d.anghter, wife of .Sir John Strother, 61.
Sir Thomas of (13.30), 35, .36.
Heugh, Charles, writer in Falkirk, servitor to
Robert Morison, writer (1689), 2878,2885,
2953.
INDEX OF PKHSONS
861
Heugh, James, in Markinch (Itioi)), 2489.
in Stnitherlie (IOCS), 262!».
Hewat (Hewatt), Mr. I'eter, couiniendator of
Crossraguel (1617), 1762, 2220.
Peter, notary, Edinburgh (ISTo), 917, 902-
967, 98.7, KJOi), I17'J, 1182.
Thomas, in Edmonstone (IGIS), 2385.
Heygait, Aruhil)al<l, notary (1(104), 1477.
lleyman, Alexander, in IJellochgarrine (1U87),
2860.
Hoyue, Mr. .Tames, minister at Kirkwall (1638),
22;{3.
Heysonc, John, merehant, burgess of Linlithgow
(1654), 2453.
Hibbert, Katherine, wife of Thomas Fife, elder,
Dundee (1601), 1417.
Higgins (Haigens, Haygeins, Haygine), Archibald,
notary (1758), 3204.
Andrew, wright at Bassmill (1757), 3201.
Patrick, in Denny (1665), 2590.
William, in Ferrytown (1672), 2686 ; Janet
Stevin, his wife, 2686.
Hill (Hil, Hyll), Daniel, servant to the bind in
Craigmillar (1602), 1428.
- David, otiicer of Musselburgh (1609), 1558.
George, in C'attelbok [Mains of Kirkli.ston],
522 ; John, his son (1546). 522.
George, in Northfield (1509), 1371.
James, servitor (?) of Dundas of Newliston
(1576), 041, 94.% 950.
James, clerk to Mr. Hugh Crawford, W.S.
(17-52), 31Si).
Sir John of, chaplain (1426), 104.
John, Duddingston (I5S6), 1113.
— shoemaker in Edinburgh (1598), 1351,
1353.
'de forf-m' (1617), 1765.
Robert, niariner, burgess of Queensferry,
deceased (1671), 2676; Robert, his son and
heir, also burgess there (1671), 2676, 2795.
Thomas, in Monktonhall (1503), 1269, 1489.
Sir Walter, chaplain (1534), 307.
William (1524), 345, 346.
Beatrix, wife of David Rowan of West
Reston (1675), 2747.
Hilson (Hilsoun), James, in PittiLseuche (1638),
2250.
Hilston (Hilstoun), John, merchant, burgess of
Edinburgh (1638), 2248.
lohn, in liristo (1655), 2471.
William, in Bristo (1656), 2477.
llinchelwood, Ninian [Barbachlaw, 1564], 773.
Hislop (Heislop, Heslope, Hislope, Hyslop),
Alexander, burgess of Edinburgh (1603),
1433.
Archibald, stationer, burgess of Edinburgh,
2740.
.lohn (1557). 670.
Robert, in Dalkeith (1669), 2642 ; Jean, his
wife, see. Calderwood.
■ Thomas, in Gosford (1.561), 726.
shoemaker and tanner, burgess of
Edinburgh (1598), 1350-52; Elizabeth, his
wife, See Callendar.
William, burgess of Edinburgh (1599), 1382,
1414, 1425.
Hob, Murtho [Cupar], 276.
Hobkin, William, in Kilmanrs (1610), 1574.
Hoddom, rector of (15.59), Mr. Andrew Layng,
709.
Hodge, Adam, in Coldiugham (1600), 1547.
James, clerk of the lordship of Musselburgh,
notary (1662), 2555, 2575; James, his son,
2575.
John, in Crail (1676), 2760.
in Coldingham (1693), 2912.
Thomas, in Katho (1655), 2476.
in Edinburgh, deceased (1698), 2974.
William, in Halls of Airth (1600), 2982;
Patrick, his eldest son, 2982.
Hog (Hoge) of Drylaws, John (1654), 2459;
William, his eldest son, 2459, 2546; Margaret,
wife of William, -stc Crawford.
Alexander, in Lambden (1643), 2.328.
Andrew, chaplain (1500), 272.
merchant in Tofts (1621), 1880.
Antony, [Inchatfray] 407-
Archibald, messenger (1522), 335.
Charles, in Potterrow or Bristo (1610), 1585,
1673, 1050, 1006, 1904.
David, in Dalkeith (1612), 1646.
Serjeant in Edinburgh (1726), 3109.
James, servitor of George Deans, advocate
(1637), 2201.
in Potterrow (1037), 2230.
in Craigcnd (1643), 2323.
miller, in Dalkeith (1673), 2702.
in Maxton (1675), 2739.
Sir John, chaplain (1462), 147-
John, in Dalkeith (1596), 1322, 2491, 2701 :
James, his son, 2491.
baker, burgess of Haddington (1617),
1770.
in Eccles (1623), 1931.
Martin (1574), 889.
Sir Robert, prior of Holyrood (1486), 196.
Thomas, in Home (1621), 1862.
William, in Neatoun (1664), 2575.
Katherine, Lessudden (1578). 969.
Hogsyard (Hogisyaird), Allan, in I'edenlie (1657),
2504.
John, merchant, burgess of Paisley, nephew
of Allan (1646), 2370, 2504; Alison, his
wife, ,sf< Forgie.
William, in Barscaven (1653), 2441.
Holburne of Menstrie, James (1657), 2508
Holford, Thomas (1.57S), 960.
Holme, Alexander, in Murdokstoun (1631),
2082.
Robert, in Rowntrcehill (1636), 2197.
Holmes, John, in Anchinleck (1621), 1867.
Holthale (Uoltal, Holtale, Holtehall), Alan of
(1253-80), 10.
Agnes of (1321), 29; Margaret of, her
sister, 29.
Patrick of, 29.
Roger of (1330), 35, 36, 41, 4.3.
Thomas of (1321), 29.
Simon of (1253-80), 9 ; his wife, 9.
Holyrood, abbots of —
Robert [Bannatyne], 196.
George [Crichton], privy seal, 333.
862
CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTEKS
Holyrood, commendators of —
Robert [Stewart], 600, 645, 680, 681, 693,
834, <J27, 9:28.
Adam Bothwell, bishop of Orkney, 102.").
Sir Robert Hog, prior of (14SG), 190.
George Halcerstonii, sub-prior of (1 480), 190.
Sir James Forman, sacristan of, 190.
monks of {1550) —
John Ramsay, prior (1556), 045.
Alexander Harcas, 045, 093.
Hew Lamb, 045.
John (Jed, 045, 093.
James Abarciumby, 045, 093, 834, 1025.
David Gudsone, ()45, 093, 834.
Steven Litslar or Litster, 045 ; prior (1558),
093, 834.
Amlro Watson, 045.
Audro Wilson (1558), 093.
Andrew BlaUhall, 693, 834, 1025.
Thomas Maxwell, 093.
Alexand.r Forester, 693, 834, 1025.
I'eter Blackwood, 693, 834, 1025.
ministers of —
Mr. .lames Ahanuay or Hannay (1046), 2369,
2457.
Mr. George Leslie, deceased (1710), 3055.
Holyroodhoiise, John, Lord (1021), 1872.
Home (Hoome, Houme, Howme, Hume, Hwym)
of that Ilk, Alexander (1425), 81, 122.
Alexander (1 484), his grandson, 193.
Alexander, [third] Lord, lord chamberlain
(1513), 296, 301 ; Agnes, his wife, see
Stewart.
Lord, Alexander, sixth, first Earl, commen-
dator of Jedburgh (1584), 1089; (1597),
13.32: 1573, 1580, 1581, 1030, 1802; Marie
[Sutton], his countess, 1802, 1806.
Earl of, James, second (1021), 1862, 1866,
1889, 1974, 197.">, 2292, 2380.
James, third (1038), 2250, 2258, 22.59,
2273,2282, 2319, 2328, 2371, 2372, 2374,
2380, 2381, 2481, 2549, 2010; Jean, his
wife, sec Douglas.
Countess of (1710), 3079.
Home of Ayton, Sir Patrick (1029), 2029.
Alexander (1658), 2.529.
of Bassilrig, Patrick, commissary-depute of
Lauder ( 1 700), 3028.
of Beapark, John (1634), 2149.
of Bellita, John (1004), 2587; Mary, his
daughter, wife of John Home, portioner of
Ayton and Hutton, 2587.
of Blackadder, John (1.563), 7.52, 920;
David, his son, 752, 920 ; Alison, his second
daughter, wife of David Edington of that Ilk,
752-54, 7.56, 1097, 1192.
of Carillsyd, Major .John (1650), 2481;
Janet, his wife, sfe Skene.
of Kirkstyle of Coldingham, William (1666),
2599.
of Coldinghamlaw, David (1578), 971, 1225,
1257.
Patrick (1637), 2218.
of Cowdenknowes, John, heir of Muiigo
Home of Earlston (1551), 588 ; Sir.Tohn (1574,
deceased), 900.
Home of Cowdenknowes, Sir James, his son
(1574), 900.
Sir John (1624), 1953 ; John, his son,
1953.
of Crumstane, John (1040), 2279.
of Dedric;gis, Alexander (1019), 1824, 1825,
1882, 1897.
of DirringtoD, George (1646), 2371, 2481 ;
Robert, his eldest son, 24S1.
of E.arlston (Ersiltoun), Keutigern or Mungu,
588 ; John, his heir, set of Cowdenknowes.
of East Mains, Mr. Samuel (1021), 1882,
1901.
of Eccles, Sir George (1623), 1931.
Sir James (1624), 1953.
of Fishwick, David, son of John Home of
Blakater (1575), 926 ; Margaret IJundas, his
future spouse (1575), 926.
of GulUiue, George, portioner (157S), 962,
964-67,972, 974, 979,99.5, 1055, 1050, 1075,
1147, U7.S, 1179, USl, 1182, 11S7, 1217,
1221, 1225, 1241, 1244; deceased, 1087;
Helen, his wife, ste Heriot.
George, younger, their son (1591),
1217, 1221, 122.5, 1241, 1087, 1842, 1913.
2018, 2020, 2041, 2001, 2002, 2178, 2179,
2181, 2182, 2.335, 2379, 2443 ; Jean or Janet,
his wife, "ec Howicson.
of HaUburton, Alexander (16.39), 2258 ; Sir
Alcxiinder (1061), 2.549.
of Harcarse, Peter (1023), 1930, 1953, 2106,
2514 ; David, his eldest son, 1930 ; deceased,
1953, 2514: Robert, also his son, 1953;
Margaret, d<aughter and heir of David, wife
of Harry Ker, tiar of Liuton, 2514.
of Hardismylne, Mark (1582), 1045.
■ J.imes (1640), 2371.
of the Kirklands of Home, William (1637),
2203, 2204, 2218,2242, 2343; Jean, his wife,
see Lindsay.
of Howl.it.stoun, John (1014), 1715.
of Hundwood, Alexander (1637), 2203,
2289.
of Huttouhall, Alexander (1593), 1271 ; Iso-
bella, his spouse, see Home ; James, his son,
1271.
William (1010), 1581.
Sir John (1621), 1S62; Mr. Robert,
his son, 1862.
of Kames, George (1661), 2549, 2722.
of Kello, (teorge, provost of Edinburgh
(1699), 2979.
George, common clerk of Edinburgh
(1719), 3087 ; Janet, his wife, deceased, see
Pitcairn.
— — of the Law, David (1575), 917; (ieorge
Home, his brother-german (1575), 917.
of L,-iwi8, George (1575), 920-23.
of Linthill, Alex.inder (1698), 2970;
William, his son and heir, 2970.
of Lumsden, Sir Patrick, advocate (1692),
2893, 2931, 2900, 29(i7.
of Manderston, Alexander (1569), 848, 1 007 ;
Sir Alexander (1601), 1420; George, his son
(lOOn. 1420.
John (1057). 2498, 2604; Helen, his
INDEX OF PERSONS
863
wife, see Belshes ; Alexander, his sod (1666),
2604.
Home in Ninewells, George (1524), 345 ; Beatrice,
his flaughter, wife of John Ediogton of that
Ilk, 345, 346.
of Ninewells, Andrew (1554), 618.
David, j'ounger of, 618, 95G, 1049.
of Xorthberwick, Alexander (1591), 1225;
of Nortbberwick Mains, tacksman of the
abbey, 3314.
of Polwarth, Patrick (1490), 204.
Patrick (1538), 1 164 ; Gavin and John,
his sons, 1 164.
of Rauchburn, Patrick (14.34), 113.
of Reidheucb, Robert (1575), 926, 994;
John, his sou, 994.
of Renton, Alexander, deceased (1624),
1958; Dame Margaret, his wife, see Cock-
biirn ; Patrick, their second son, 1958.
.John (1646), 2371 : brother of George
of Karnes (1661), 2.')49; Sir John (1673),
2722.
Sir Alexander, his eldest son (1673),
2722, 2931 ; Patrick, second son of Sir John
(1673), 2722.
Sir Patrick, advocate (1707),3034,3041.
Mr. John, younger (1708), .3041.
of West Reston, John (1596), 1305, 1534,
1748; deceased, 2104; Gilbert, his son,
1748.
Patrick, liis heir, 2104, 2747.
John, deceased (1708), 3041 ; Jean, his
eldest daughter, wife of Adam Barclay at
West Reston, 3041.
Patrick (1708), 3041.
of Rikkilsyde, Andrew (1.588), 1164.
of Kodhous, Andrew (1591), 1225 ; Thomas,
his son, 1225.
of Rowingston, Alexander (1624), 1953.
of St. Kothans, James (1622), 1901.
of Spott, Hugh, heir-ajiparent (1459), 144.
of Suaiuescheill, Mr. John (1642), 2301.
of Wedderbum, George (1470), 162, 204;
Marion, his spouse, step Sinclair.
David, his son and heir, 204 ; Sir David,
262 ; Elizabeth, spouse of David, see Pringle.
David (1522), 341, 349.
George, his son (1540), 349, 515;
Jonet, his wife, see Hepburn.
David (1551), 587 ; Mariota, his spouse,
see Johnstone.
Sir George (1599), 137 1.
Sir David (1622), 1902, 2029, 2528;
George, his son (1652), 2427, 2528.
Sir George, grandson of Sir David,
2528, 2563.
George (1666), 2599, 2638, 2651, 2831.
- of WhitHeld, (leorge (1708), 3041.
- Alexander (I486), 196.
in Denes (1581), 102O.
— commendator of C'olilingham (1584),
1076.
in Coldiugham (1584), 1076.
rector of Spott (1584), 1085.
-Mr. Alexander, minister in Dunbar (1586),
112.3.
Home, Alexander, in Coldinghamlaw (1593),
1257.
in the Crocegait of Coldinaham, de-
ceased (1604), 1474, 1822, 2242.
(1612), 16.J5, 16.57.
Mr. Alexander, minister of Ayton (1619),
1822.
Alexander, Easter feuar in Duns (1658),
2529 ; John, his son, 2529.
Wester feuar in Duns (1658), 2529.
Mr. Alexander, dweller in Ayton (1664),
2587.
Andrew (1524), 345.
commendator of Jedburgh (1580), 1000.
in Rikkilsyde of C'oldingbam (1591),
1225.
Andrew, portioner of Redpath (1635), 2175 ;
William, his son, 2175.
■ Archib.nld, in Dairy Mills (1678), 2776.
Cuthbert, in Eyemouth, deceased (1604),
1474 ; James, his son and heir, 1474, 1475.
David of (c. 1390), 81.
■ David (1470), 162.
notary (1567), 822.
(1573). 881.
servitor of the laird of Cranston (1596),
1321.
■ — — in Leith, deceased (1655), 2470 ; Janet,
his wife, see Shed.
■ Diones, deceased (1589), 1186; Elizabeth,
his relict, see Runciman.
-George (1566), 808.
brother-german of David Home of the
Law (1575), 917.
in Kelso (1582), 1045.
in Homden(1582), 1049.
servant of Sir Walter Ogilvie (1590),
1199.
in Rickelside (1617), 1777 : Alexander,
his son, 1777.
servitor to Andrew Grav in Eyemouth
(1629), 2029.
bailie of North Berwick (1643), 2320,
2414.
brother-german of John Home of Ren-
ton (1646), 2371, 2372. fite also of Kames.
- Henry (1527). 364.
- Mr. Henrv, uncle of James, [third] Earl of
Home (16;i8). 2250. 225S, 2282.
- Henry, in De\igly (1087), 2856.
- James, notary public (1527), 364.
in Bellita (1610), 15SI.
in Bredniuir (1612), 1647.
officer in Duns (1624), 1953.
in Kingboru Wester, deceased (1631),
2095.
in Lambden (1639), 2258 ; . . . Cairn-
croce, his wife, 22.58.
servitor of Mr. John Belshes of Tofts
(1667). 2614.
servitor of Alexander, Earl of Cal-
lendar (1690). 288.5.
burgess of Haddington (1715), 3077.
- Jasper (1563). 756.
in . . . (1586), 1123.
servant of George Preston ( 1 64 1 ), 2287.
864
CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS
Home, John, abbot of Jedburgh (lol.'i), 296,
553.
Dalkeith (1551), 580.
aUan Wanlane (1,569), 847.
notary (15S3), 1059.
servant ot -Mark Kcr, commendator of
Newbattle (1583), 1065.
Mr. John, minister at Ayton (1593), 1257.
John, brother-german of Alexander Home
(1612), 1657.
servant of Sir George Home of Eccles
(1623), 1931.
in Nynwellis (1634), 2149.
in Dalkeith (1635), 2173.
in Whiteside (1638), 2250.
Mr. John (16.52), 2427.
John, portiouer of Ayton and Huttou,
deceased (1664), 2587 ; Mary, his second
wife, see. Home of Bellita ; Alexander, their
son, 2587.
in West Eeston (1675), 2747.
officer of Haddington (1690), 2886,
2965.
Kentigern, curate of Langton (1539), 434,
436.
Laurence, portioner of Halyburtou (1621),
1862.
Mungo, in Muriield (1629), 2042.
Mr. Patrick, in Whitburn (1554), 491.
Patrick, sou of ' the late Agnes Hepburn '
(1560), 722.
in Wedderburn (1G.52), 2427, 2651.
Mr. Patrick, .idvocite (1671), 2678.
Peter, in Blackadder (1599), 1368.
Richard, brother-german of Mr. Alexander
Home, minister of Ayton (1619), 1822.
Robert (1524), 346.
tenant in Hutton (1563), 752.
servitor to Sir Alexander Home of
lieuton (1695), 2931.
Thomas (1563), 756.
(1575), 926.
in Lambden (164()), 2373.
William, butcher in Tranent (1593), 1258 ;
Elizalieth, his spouse, see Spens.
• Mr. William, minister at Crummy [Torry-
liurnKKiU), 1707, 1716.
' William, brother gernian of ,Iiihn Home of
Crumstane (1640), 2279.
brother-german to George Home of
Uirington (KUO), 2371.
Alison, wife of David Edington of that Ilk
(1585), 1097, 1192.
. relict of Archibald Douglas of Tofts
(1621), 1882. 1985, 1990, 1991.
Dame Anna, sister and heir of late James.
Earl of Home, and wife of John, Earl of
Lauderdale (1647), -'380.
Elizabeth, mother of Robert Johnstone
(1581), 1028.
Euphame, wife of William, son of Andrew
Logan of Cottield ( 1628), 2024. See also next
entry.
Euphemia, relict of Edmond Lauder in
Clerkington, and then ot William Logan in
Howburn (16.34), 2149, 2150.
Home, Helen, wife of Mr. John Arthur, commissary
of Edinburgh, 1241.
Isobella, wife of Captain Robert Dickson
(1605), 1490, 1491 ; (1607), 1521.
Jean, wife of William Darling in Chirnside
(1668), 26.34.
Katherine, deceased, wife of deceased John
Edington (1587), 1140.
Magdalen, relict of deceased George Craw
in East Reston, an<l wife of Robert Lauder
in Tyningham (1580), 994, 1035.
Dame Margaret, prioress of North Berwick
(1598), 3314.
Margaret, wife of William Lauder, elder,
burgess of Dunbar (1617), 1774.
Lady Margaret, sister and heir of late
James, Earl of Home, .and wife of James,
Earl of Mor.ay (1641 ), 2292, 2380.
Nichola, Lady Herries, wife (1545) of
Patrick Hejiburn of Bolton, 499.
Hommill (Hommyl, Homyll), John (1504), 250.
Matthew, servitor of Robert Brown, notary
of Irvine (1632), 2100.
Robert (1452), 135.
Horayltoun, John (1543), 471.
Honeyman (Honieraan), Alexander, in Wester
Lochie (16.36), 219S.
Hontergom. Ste Hunturcomb.
Hood (Hnde), Archibald, in Ednam (1014), 1714.
George (1580), 1007.
in Darnetagart (1619), 1815.
James, portioner of Keithock (1667), 2624,
2625.
John, in Ednam (1614), 1714.
also in Ednam (1614), 1714.
Ednam (1614). 1714.
Thomas, otficer of Cromarty (l(i45), 2.356.
William, in Ednam (1614), 1714.
alias Langdam, William, also in Ednam
(1614), 1714.
Hope of Craighall, Sir Thomas, deceased (1713),
3321 ; Dame Anna, his relict, see Bruce of
Kinross; Sir Thomas, their eldest son and
heir, 3321; John, their second son, 332).
See next two entries.
of Kinross, .Sir Thomas Bruce- (1719), .3089.
Sir John Bruce- (1749), 3177, 32.58.
of Hopetoun, Sir James (1653). 2444, 2-14(;.
Charles, bailie of Edinburgh (1707), 3034.
Jlr. Thomas, king's .advocate (1613), 3312,
1727, 1731, 1770, 1829, 1997; John, his
son, 3312, 1727, 1731, 1770, 1829.
Sarah, wife of John Brown, minister at
Glencairn (1603), 1448.
Hopetoun, Charles, Earl of, deceased (1822), 3307.
John, Earl of (1822), 3307.
Hopkirk (llopkiike), Alexander, in Dalkeith
(1634), 2148, 2.333.
.James, presbyter ( 1541 ), 457.
chirurgeon in Edinburgh (1665), 2597.
John, cordiner in Dalkeith (1656), 2493.
William, in Dalkeith (1673), 2702.
merchant, burgess of Edinburgh ( 1710).
3059 ; Jean, his wife, see Johnstone.
Hopi)er (Hoppar), Adam, Edinburgh, 630, 1 168.
Alexander, in West Reston (1610), 1580.
INDEX OF PERSONS
865
Hopper, James, prior of the Carmelites, Linlith-
gow, 021, 707, 715.
in Coldiugham (1578), 971.
John, in Coldingham (1503), 1253, 1254.
— — Mungo, in Coldingham (1577), 952.
Mr. Richard, deceased (1598), 1339.
Thomas, in Nether Aytoti (1012), 1655.
in Coldingham (1028), 2024.
William, Edinburgh, 392, 030, 1168, 1724.
Christina, in Coldingham (1593), 1253.
Janet, wife of Mr. Hngli Kig of Carberry,
431, 453, 476-79, 485, 528, 1355, 1806.
Hoppringle (Hoppringill). Hit Priugle.
Hore, Robert (151.3), 29.">.
Home (Horn), Andrew, deceased (1591), 1222 ;
Thomas, mariner, his son and heir, 1222.
David, in Lanark (1508), 836.
Serjeant of Lanark (1002), 1429.
John (1479), in St. Andrews, 174,
notary, Eyemouth (1589), 1192, 1253,
1254, 1290, 1371, 1386, 1394, 1474, 1470,
1534, 1580, 1028.
Horner (Hornar), John, Edinburgh (1551), 591.
Horneuar, Thomas, servant of Mr. John Spens
(I.w7), 002.
Horsburgh of that Hk, Alexander, younger (1613),
1682.
Alexander, merchant iu Edinburgh (1650),
2407.
- — - John, burgess of Pittenweem (1594), 1282.
— — in Duns ( 1 006), 2599.
Horseley of Milburn Grange, Edmund (1520),
324, 401 ; Felice, his wife, 324.
Richard of, sheriff of Northumberland, 59.
Horshoup, Alexander, servant in Craigmillar
(1602), 1428.
Horyng, Gilbert, 31.
Hossack (Hosack, Hossak), Alexander, in Cro-
marty (1045), 2356.
Andrew, in Pettie (1635), 2162; Christina
Davidson, his wife, 2162.
— — Donald, in Newton (1645), 2356.
John, in Kirkton of Kirkmichael, burgess of
Cromarty ( 1 645), 2356.
inBrealangwell (1694), 2927.
provost of Inverness (1730), 3133.
Hotham (Huthome), John of, knight (1387), 78;
Matilila, his daughter, wife of Sir Thomas
Strother, 78-80.
Ralph (HS,"?), 190.
Hothoiui, William (1538), 427.
Houdnay, John, in Ciilt Mill (1.595), 1303.
Houston (Houstoun, Howstoune) of Craigflour,
John (10:M), 2143.
of that Ilk, Sir Ludovic (1031), 2082, 2397.
of that Hk, . . . (1094), 2920.
of T/anv, John, portioner of Over Lany
(I.kSO), 999; (1,585), 1101, 1167.
Archibald, in Ualgray (1599), 1370.
brother -german of . . . Houston of
that Ilk (1694), 2920.
Henry, dyer in Edinburgh (1030), 204.S.
Mr. James, minister of Kirkmich.ael (1094K I
2927; Jean Fouler, his wife, and Mr. David,
their son, 2927.
.Tohn (1515), .309. I
5
Houston, John, in Lany, burgess of Edinburgh
(1538), 426. Cf. of Lany, xupra.
Patrick, brother of John Houston of Lanye
(1.58.5), 1101.
Sir Willi.im (15:10), 380.
Mr. William, notary public (1.592), 1250.
William, in Kilbirny (1599), 1370.
Agnes, wife of Robert Branchall (1580),
1004.
Anna, wife of Alexander Maxwell of Over-
mains (1649), 2387.
Margaret, wife of Florence Balfour in Nether
Gogar (1579), 98.5, 999, 1167.
. . . (1031), 20S2 ; Margaret Stirling, his
wife, deceased, 2082 ; Sir Ludovic, of that
IIlj, their son, see above ; Helen, their
daughter, wife of John Shaw of Greenock,
20S2, 20S3; (1635), 2163.
How of Damtoun, John, elder (16.54), 24.58.
Sir Robert, chaplain (1490), 229.
Howburne (Houburu), James of , Northumberland,
19.
John of (1387), 76, 78.
Howe, General Sir William (1777), 3244.
Howie ('Holly,' Houye, Howe, Howye), Barnard,
or Barnald, in Gullane (1575), 921, 922, 962,
967, 972, 974.
— — Henry, in GiUlane (1578), 966.
NichoLis (1527), 364.
William (1519), 316.
Ilowieson (Howeson, Howesoun, Howisone), Alex-
ander, Edinburgh (1563), 758.
deceased (1693), 2915; Agnes, Lis
wife, see Forrester.
Andrew, servitor of George Seton of Auchin-
huif (1.597), 1337.
John, notary public (1538), 428.
• servitor to James Craw, merchant
(1020), 18.34,
in Potterrow (1634), 2142.
Richard, Serjeant, Jedburgh (1495), 225,
230.
in Bristo or Potterrow (1629), 2027,
2141, 2471.
Robert, in Potterrow (1610), 1585.
William, writer in Douglas (1753), 3194.
Jean, Janet, or Joanna, wife of George
Home of Gullane (1620), 1842, 1913, 2041,
2178, 2181.
Howntelee, John, burgess of Morpeth (1540), 447.
Howson, John (1510), 275.
Howystoun, AIcx.ander (1441), 119, 120.
Hoy,' Thomas, chaplain (1532), 386.
in Nenthorn (1608), 1532, 1548, 1549 ;
Isobella, his wife, sei- Cranston.
Hubert (Hwbcrt), .Tohn (1490), 227.
Huggone. Robert, cooper, burgess of Burntisland
(1031), 2095.
Humble, tutor of. See Lawson.
Humphrey (Umfra, Umfray), John, servant of
Cochrane of Barbachlaw (1505), 780.
Thomas, in Elgin, deceased (1009), 1542.
Hunter (Huntar) of Bunisyde, David (1695),
2930.
of Park, .\ndrew, writer in Edinburgh
(1749), 3182.
K
866
CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS
Hunter of Rcswallie, Mr. Thomas (Kiifi), 1982.
of WilUamlaw, William (UiO!)), 1"j4G.
Alexander (ITiOV), 8-2S.
tailor, Ciilrciss (l.')H()), 1121.
merchant, Edinburgh (1588), 1168.
Archibald, in Ayr (1587), 11.51.
David, merchant, burgess of Dundee (IGIC),
1744.
James (I.5.S6), 410.
(lo75), !)31.
■ servitor to Robert Pringle, W.S. (1629),
2041.
smith, burgess of Rutherglen (1667),
2613.
in Burntisland (1708), .S047.
John, burgess of Irvine (1441), 119, 120.
messenger (ir)90), 1206.
hind in Craigniillar (1602), 1428.
in Dalkeith (1668), 26.37.
merchant in Ayr (1742), .Sl.'iS.
Michael, merchant (161">), 1728; deceased
(1641), 2286 ; Michael, his son, 2286.
Patrick (1549), r>'>l.
portioner of Newton (l.")9S), 3314.
bailie of Crail (1621), 1890, 210.3.
Robert, burgess of Irvine (1441), 119,
120.
servitor of John Home, notary (1608),
1534.
in Monktonhall (1648), 2386.
Sir Thomas, chaplain (148.3), 191.
Thomas, notary (1603), 1443, 1977, 1982.
tenant in Craigoche (1629), 2045.
W.S. (1644), 2349.
Mr. Thomas, servitor of Mr. James Chcyne,
W.S. (1664), 2587.
Thomas, elder, jiortionerof Lessudden(I675),
2744.
William, Serjeant of the Canongate (1609),
1545 ; Elizabeth, his wife, xec Field.
— in Canongate, deceased (1649), 2.394 ;
Margaret Hunter, his relict, 2394.
Euphame, in Westbarns (1676), 2760.
Helen, wife of Robert Douglas, elder (1743),
3161.
Jean, wife of late Alexander Watt (1688),
2869.
Margaret, in Canongate, relict of William
Hunter (1649), 2394.
Marion, wife of James Eenton, keeper of
orchard at Holyrood (1594), 1274.
Huntercorab (Hontergom), Sir Walter of (1250-70),
10.
Huntingdon, David, Earl of, son of Ada, the
countess, 2, 46.
John, his sou, Earl of, 46.
Huntly (Hunntlie, Huntlie), George, Earl of
(1483), 189, 212; chancellor, 236 ; Elizabeth,
his first wife, .see Dunbar ; Lady Anuabella,
his second wife, nee Stewart ; Elizabeth, also
his wife, see Hay.
Alexander, Earl of, Lord Gordon, 212, 305,
333.
George, [fifth] Eail of (1567), 823.
[sixth] Earl, first Manjuis of, sheriflf of
Inverness-shire (1588), 1158; commendator of
Dunfermline, 1177, 1185, 1493, 1573, 1581,
1630.
Huntly, George, second Marquis of. Earl of Enzie
(1637), 2229, 2236; Dame Anna Campbell,
his wife, 2229, 2236, 2789 ; George, Lord
Gordon, their son (1637), 1493, 2236, 2338,
2789.
— George, fourth Marquis of (1664), 2577,
2618, 2644, 2726, 2730, 2789, 2807, 2821.
[Alexander, Earl of] his son (1697), 2956.
Huntroddis, Robert (1580), 996.
Hurchouii, David (1584), 1072.
Hurry (Urry), Patrick (1.583), 1065; Marion
Nory, his relict, 1 065.
Husband, Alexander, in Leith, deceased (1655),
2470.
Hutoheon (Hucheoun, Huchone, Huchoun,
Hutchenun), Andrew, brother of David
Hucheou, iu GninoU M.ains (1624), 1948.
David, burgess of Kirkcaldy (1598), 1342.
in Greinok Mains (1624), 1948.
George, in Maybolc (1629), 2039.
in Feme (1695), 2932.
John (1557), 3313.
in Dysart, deceased (1635), 2176.
Patrick, in Maybole, bailie-depute of C.arrick
(1612), 1669.
Robert, deceased (1623), 1924,
William, in Inche of Urtanc (1652), 2428.
Hutcheson (Huchesonn, Huchisone, Hutchison) of
Lambhill, Ccorge (1639), 2252.
of Muukwood, John (1742), 3158.
of Southfiold, Alexander (1783), .3258.
Andrew, notary (1624), 1950.
David, notary (1703), 3006.
George, notary (1610), 1593.
servitor of the bishop of Dunblane
(1666), 2600.
James, clerk of Mr. John Shuw, minister
(1711), 3060.
.James, notary (1772), 3233.
Mr. John, notary (1610), 1593, 1598.
Thomas, notary public (1546), 506.
Mr. Thomas, brother of George, notary
(1610), 1593.
Hutson (Hutsoun), Alexander, in Lathangy (1631),
2098.
James, Kirkcaldy (1562), 732.
John, Haddington (1540), 446.
Nicholas, Haddington (1540), 446.
Hiitton (Hutoun, Huttoun), James, merchant
(1621), 1853.
Mr. John (1553), 604.
portioner of Bellelisk, 843(?) (1574),
895; John, his son, 895.
.John, servitor of Mr. Janus Kirk, sheriff-
depute of Argyle (1605), 1492.
— — notary (1611), 1609, 1624, 1670, 1860.
notary (1068), 2630, 2795.
shipmaster in Leith, assistant to
Trinity Hospital (1759), 3208.
Thomas, notary (1658), 2524.
iu Wester Luscar (1593), 1270; por-
tioner of Luscour (1617), 1763.
portioner of Wester Luscar (1682),
2810.
INDEX OF PERSONS
867
Huttou, William, Englishuiau (IGill), 1410.
Hydewyn, William of (1368), 55.
Hyf, John, Berwick.shire (1554), 62t>.
Hyn.l (Hynde), John, in Hals (1595), 1302.
Robert, brewer, burgess of Edinburgh (1685),
2S2S ; Euphemia, his wife, sir Watson.
Hyndraau, Hobert, in Carnecurandhill (1649),
■2388.
Hyneman, Nigel (1507), 263.
IcoLMKiLL (Ecolmkill), commendator of. See
Isles, bishops of.
vicar of, 1767.
Ilderton (Ildertoun, Ildretouu), Sir Thomas of,
61.
Thomas (1443), 121.
Imlacb, John, messenger and notary (1657),
2510, 2522, 2523.
Imrie (Imbre), Grisel, wife of Andrew Young, St.
Andrews, 327.
Inch (luche), Thomas, in Kilblane (1557), 683.
Inchaffray, .1., abbot of (1228), 6.
— '- — commendators of —
Alexander Stewart (1536), 407, 410.
Ale.vander (Jordon (1564), 772.
James Drummoud (1575), 930, 1021.
prior of, Thomas Gardiner (?) (1575), 930.
(Inchcaffren), canons at, 5.
monks (?) at (1536), 407— Antony Hog,
James Garden, Robert Foular, John Main,
James Rannaldson, William Kelt, Archibald
Ouston, .John Neyll, WUIiam Olyphard,
Thomas Gardiner, Robert Cant, John Rauff ;
aud under separate names.
Inchcalliooh (Inchecalleoche, Ynchelloch), parson
or rector of (1558), Mr. James Walker, 685,
739, 820.
Incbcolm (St. Colm's Inch, Sanct Colm's Inche),
abbots of —
Thomas (1495), 221.
John Elliot (1528), 372, 394.
Richard (1548), 53.3.
commendator of (1564), James Stewart, 775.
Incheocht, Robert, regent of St. Salvator's College
(1566), 813.
Inchemahomo, commendator of, David Erskine
(1573), 881.
Inchmartin (Inehmertine), Andrew, burgess of
Perth (1463), 151.
Inglis (Ynglis, Ynglise) of Ardet, Mr. John,
apparent (1599), 1374.
of Cramond, Sir .lohn (1708), 3046.
of East Shiel, William (1568), 836, 1418.
of Wester Harwood, John (1601), 1418.
of Langlandhill, William (1512), 288 ; Uavid,
his lu-other-german, 288.
of Rattouuraw, Alexander (1G07), 1509,
1898.
of Strathyrum, John (15S7), 1 148.
of Tarvit, Alexander (1565), 795.
Mr. Alexander, archdeacon of St. Andrews
(1481), 184, 191 ; George, his father, 191 ;
Margaret, wife of George, 191.
Sir Alexander, chaplain (1548), 546.
Alexander (1564), 772.
Coustantiue (1505), 251.
Inglis, Cornelius, bailie of Edinburgh (1598),
1339.
Sir George, chaplain (1483), 191.
George, Hour.dealer, burgess of Edinburgh
(1603), 1434, 1435.
George, servitor of John Learmonth, W..S.
in Edinburgh (1623), 1930 ; W.S. (1635),
2163.
James, burgess of Edinburgh, and Margaret
Leiche, his wife, now deceased (1579), 985.
.John (1519), 317.
[Northberwick], 323.
king's marshal (1531), 383.
notary public (1551), 586.
(1556), 6.39.
Mr. John, brother-german of Alexander of
Tarvit (1.565), 795.
John, servant to .Joseph Douglas of Pumpher-
ston (1591), 1217.
notary (1595), 1302.
servant of Sir George Erskine of
Innerteil (1622), 1904; Katherine, his
daughter, 1904.
W.S. (1693), 2913.
- Mr. Oswald, chaplain (1483), 191.
-Robert (1470), 162.
in Mosshouses (1653), 2435.
- Thomas, portioner of Auldliston (1576),
940, 1162.
in Paisley (1603), 1432.
notary, bailie of Paisley (1611), 1604,
2370, 2504.
- William, burgess of Edinburgh (1462), 147.
burgess of Edinburiih (1505), 251.
notary (16.35), 2168"
Elizabeth, daughter of Isobella Dee (1550),
565.
Janet, wife of David Cherrie (1567), 826.
in Edington (1589), 1186; George
Forrester, her son, 1186.
Ingram (Ingrahame), Archibald, in Wickitschaw
Mains (1628), 2023.
Inkerfurd, WiUiani (1512), 287.
Innerkip, vicar of (1550), Sir David Cbristison,
567, 568.
Innermeath (Innermeith), John Stewart, lord of
(1563), 723.
InnerpelTry, Sir William of, rector of Cortachie
(1362), 379.
lunerwick, minister and vicar of, Michael Boncle
(1575), 915, 1200, 1221, 1225.
Innes of Cauldcoats, George (1644), 2338.
of Cauldwell, George (1606), 1493.
of Cottes, Alexander (1628), 2017: Mr.
Alexander, his sou, 2017.
of Crombie, Sir John, deceased (1663),
2636 ; John, his son, 2636.
of Drainie. .James (1546), 518, 519.
James (1615), 1726.
of Skaill, Walter (1659), 2537.
Alexander, in Pethnik (1546), 518.
in Xethergleu (1650), 2413.
WTiter in Edinburgh (1686), 2844.
Beroaia, Fifeshire (161 1), 1009.
Harry, writer in Edinburgh (1659), 2537.
James, in Elgin (1609), 1542.
868
CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS
Innes, James, servitor of Sir George M'Kenzie of
Tarbet (1G73), 2707.
John, younger, in KIgin (1609), 1542.
notary in Xcwton (lli.36), 2192, 2193.
Robert, notary (1572), S78, OSij, 1291).
baUie of" Elgin (16S0), 2793.
Mr. Robert, W.S. (1(J96), 2936.
Thomas (1668), 263.5.
Mr. Thomas, in Ortoun (1692), 2904.
Walter, in Elgin (1609), 1542; William,
his son anfl heir, 1542.
in Daginsche (1636), 219.3.
Eliziibeth, wife of .John Hay of Knockowdie
(1636), 2192.
Margaret (Bessie), wife of William Mac-
kintosh of Essich (1606), 1493.
Insula (Ic. .S>< Lisle.
Inverbervie [now Bervie], bailies of —
William Lepar (1571), S60, 1201.
Andrew Rait(160it), 1388.
John Lepar (1616), 1751.
provost and bailies of, 1749.
reader at, James Simpson (1571), 860.
Inverkeithing, bailie of, Robert Swinton (1575),
911.
Inverleith, laird and baron of. See Towers.
Inverness, provosts of —
James Paterson (1572), 872.
William Cuthbert ( 1574), 9u7.
John Hossack (1736), 3133.
— — provost and bailies of, 880, 903.
bailies of —
James Kar (1528), 367.
John M'lllewe (1556), 638.
Jasper Dempster (1570), 854 ; (1573), 880 ;
(1586), nil.
John M'Gillwye, John Robertson, John
Onthbert, and Alexander Paterson,
younger (1572), 872.
Alexander Paterson (1574), 907.
Thomas Cuthbert, younger (1588), 1159.
William Gumming (I6O11), 1399.
James Cuthbert, older (1004), 1471.
Dunuan Forbes (1624), 1952.
Alexander Paterson (10.35.36), 2162, 2186.
Alexander Dunbar (16.55), 24()0.
Robert Barbour (1675), 2755, 2772; also
dean of guild, 2738, 2745.
John Fraser(1736), 3133.
burgh of, clerk of, Robert Waus (1586),
1111.
commissary of, William Baillie (1697), 2956
constable of (1545), Alexander Baillie, 495.
officer of (1574), James Batty, 907.
Inverness-shire, sheriff of, George, Earl of Huntly
(1.588), 1158.
sheriff-depute of, .John Kay, burgess of
Inverness (1588), 1158.
Ireland (Irland, Yreland), Andrew (1553), 606.
Mr. David, bailie of Edinburgh (1533), 392.
David, in Pittendreich (1627), 2010.
Sir .John, rector of Ruth well (1560), 717,
761.
Thomas, vicar of Lundy and notary public
(1553), 606,738, 770.
Walter, ^-ica^ (1495) of Fortcviot, 224.
Ireland, primate of (1681), Michael, archbishop of
Armagh, 2799.
Irvine, burgh of, provosts of —
James Stot [or Scot] (1562), 739.
James Scot (1634), 2153.
Allan Dunlop (1639), 2255, 2267, 2269;
(1645), 2360 ; (1651), 2416.
bailies of —
James Boyd (1526), 353.
Alexander Cunningham (1034), 2153.
Mr. John Peebles of Knodgarhill (1634),
21,53, 2154.
John Dunlop (1645), 2360.
.John Guthrie (1645), 2.360.
James FuUarton (1667), 2623.
common clerk of (1608), VV'illiam Caldwell,
1528.
minister at (1586), Mr. William Strang,
1 1 18.
Irvine, Viscount of, Richard, burgess of Edinburgh
(1714), .3072.
Irving (Erwyn, 1 rowing, Irvine, Irwin, Irwing) of
Bonshaw, William (1637), 2214; William,
his eldest son, deceased, 2214 ; Richard, also
I his son, 2214 ; James, eldest son of younger
William, 2214.
of Drunicoltran, John, bailie of Dumfries
(1693), 2U0S.
of Kirkconnell, William (1612), 1648.
of Kynuok, John (1595), 1296.
of Logan, John (17li7), 3036.
of Muklymoir, John (1.582), 1041.
of Muretoun, Robert (1629), 2034.
of Stabilton, Edward (1607), 1.522.
Mr. Alexander, advocate, Aberdeen (1594),
1275, 1276.
(Erwyn), David (1432), 109.
Duncan (1569), 840.
Francis, merchant, burgess of Dumfries
(1655), 2474.
George, at Herbertshire (1677), 2768.
writer in Edinburgh (1693), 2908.
Mr. .James (1609), 1551.
Robert (1609), 1551. Cf. also Urvine.
Ischeir [? Usher], Euphemia, relict of Alexander
Wilson (1584), 1072.
Isles, bishops of the —
John Carswell, commendator of Ecolmkill
or lona (1.581), 1019.
Andrew Knox (1611), 1604.
Robert Wallace (1662), 2561.
Andrew Wood (1679), 2786.
archdeacon of the (1536), Richard Lawson,
402, 421, 426.
Jack (Jak), Andrew, in Dysart (1623), 1924,
2176.
ser\-itor to John Colvill of Tankemess
(1630), 2052.
John, citizen of St. Andrews (1538), 420.
merchant, burgess of Dundee (1616),
1744.
in Stanriehauch (16IS), 1814.
Patrick, Serjeant, Edinburgh (1549), 547.
Robert, deceased (1616), 17.52.
in Nether Logge (1666), 2598.
INDEX OF PERSONS
869
Jack, Thomas (1575), 931.
merchant, burgess of Dundee (lbl6),
1744, 1S91.
William (1578), 973.
Besseta, wife of Walter Rob, Balcomy ( 1 553),
606.
Jackson (Jakeson, Jakson, Jaksonc, Jaksoun),
Alexander (149S), 237.
James, Serjeant of Edinburgh (1682), 2803.
John, notary public (1518), 313.
citizen of St. Andrews (1521), 327.
notary public (1555), 637.
8t. Andrews (I. 556), 656.
merchant iu Kdinburgh (1590), 1205;
burgess (1608), 1536; bailie, 1634, 1636,
1637.
Serjeant of Edinburgh (1615), 1724,
1939.
Patrick, in Tyningham (1594), 1273.
Roger, merchant [Morpeth], 303.
William, [Norham] 286.
servitor to Walter Wordic, writer
(1741), 3154; writer, 3161.
Jaffray of Kingswalls, Mr. Alexander, director of
chancery (1644), 2346.
James, in PittiUseuch (1632), 2117.
Jakis, William, in Prestoupans (1646), 2365.
James the First, King of Scotland, 101, 107, 113.
James the Second, King, 133, 134, 136, 138, 139,
141.
James the Third, King, 149, l.iO, 1.57, 160, 178,
182, 183, 189, 193, 198.
James the Fourth, King, 220, 236, 239, 244, 246,
250, 256, 257, 262, 263, 274, 2S1, 282, 2S3,
298, 325, 2550 ; Margaret, his queen, 325.
James the Fifth, King, 298, 300, 332, 333, 3.36,
348, .351, 365, 402, 408, 415, 417, 419, 423,
437, 439, 440, 449, 450, 454, 467, 500, 526,
3314 ; Magdalen, his [first] queen, x(e France ;
[James] his son, Stewart of Scotland (1541),
449.
James the Sixth, King, 832, 838, 841, 848, 864,
88.3, 907, 913, 918, 932, 938, 9.54, 1024. 1036,
1037, 1085, 1090, 1094, 1098, 1105. 1106,
1116, 1136, 1173, 1187, 1200, 1211, 1221,
1231,
1281,
1282,
1285,
1286,
1 302,
130.5,
1.306,
1310,
1314,
1.326-
-1329,
1343,
1.3.56,
1357,
1358,
1360,
1367,
1370,
1 390,
1391,
1411,
1422,
1423,
1437,
1440,
1446,
1448,
1455,
1468,
1471,
1474,
1475,
1486,
1490,
1491,
1503,
1506,
1510,
1521,
1.522,
1.523,
1526,
1569,
1573,
159.5,
1612,
1617,
1622,
1629,
1630,
1631,
1644,
1645,
1651.
1712,
1713,
1732,
1739,
1749,
1755,
1757,
1782,
178.5,
1786,
1794,
1796,
1806,
1819,
1821,
1S26,
1832,
1838,
1844,
1867,
1868,
1869,
1878,
1904,
1908;
deceas
ed, 20
■9, 2222.
James the Seventh, King, 2829, 2834, 2840, 2843,
2845, 2850, 2851, 2855, 2857, 2864
Jameson (Jamesone, Jamesoun, Jamieson. Jam-
sone, Jamyson) of Makynnoth, Robert (1538),
422.
Adam, in Tofts (1607), 1524.
Alan, bailie of Cupar (1510), 276.
Alexander, notary public (1505), 257, 340.
David, burgess of Cupar (1534), 395.
Jameson, David, curdiuer in Kelso (1681), 2802.
George, in Lambden (1607), 1.524.
Gilbert, Serjeant, Edinburgh (1479), 176.
James, in Mer.singtoun (1574), 900.
in Maxton (1634), 2157.
feuar in Kelso (1667), 2614, 2802;
Isobel, his wife, see Davidson.
their son, merchant in Kel.so (1681),
2802 ; Anna, his wife, vee Dickson.
in Sneip (1673), 2699.
deceased, cooper in Leith (1759), 3208.
John, vicar-pensioner of the jMirish church
of Glencairn (1.574), 890.
Robert, coronator of Bute (1538), 422.
Mr. Robert, minister at Logie (1722), 3095.
Thomas, Dunfermline (1576), 937.
Janet, wife of William Reid in Ardoruye
(1585), 1091.
Jardine (Jardan, Jardane, Jarden, Jardin, Jardiog,
I Jardpig) of i\pplegartli, .lohn (1552), 598.
j of Dunnovane, Thomas (1452), 136.
I Alexander (1493), 217.
' Gavin (1552), .598.
George, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh
1 (1628), 2012, 2049; Elizabeth, his wife, see
Watson.
John, servitor of John Kennedy of Blair-
quhan (1615), 1729.
' Robert, armourer in Edinburgh (1603), 1459.
' Helen, wife of James Cossar in Newbattle
(1583), 1065.
Jedburgh, Robert, [third] Lord, deceased (1710),
3097.
Jedburgh, abbot of, John Home (1513), 296, 553.
commendators of —
Andrew Home (1580), 1000.
Alexander, Lord Home (1597), 1332.
Jedburgh, bailies of burgh of —
Alexander Donaldson (1495), 225.
David Dougla.s (1497), 230.
Adam Moscrop (1508), 267.
Jedworth (Jedwort), John of (1395), 82, 154:
Andrew of, his son, 154; Robert of, burgess
of Haddington, son of Andrew (1465), 154.
Jeffreys, John, Lord of Wem (1694), 2925.
Jegou, Thomas, D.D. (1609), 1562.
Jellie, John, in Murtoun (1618), 1814.
Jersey, governor of («. 1670), Henry, Earl of St.
Albans, 2660.
Jervise (Gerwas, Jarves), Sir George (1528), 370.
Sir John (1528), 372.
Jobson (Jobsoun), Andrew (1565), 789.
Dand, alias Andrew, servitor to Mr. Adam
Both well (1627), 2006.
William (1565), 789.
Jollie, John, merchant in Edinburgh (1719), 3087.
Jonkieson, James, in Edinburgh (1667). 2622.
John, son of William, son of Lambin (c 129(1), 15.
Johnson (.Johnesone, Johnesoun, Johnsoun, John-
soune, .lonsone), Alexander (1528), 370.
Alexander, or ' Sanders' (1532), 385.
Anthony, of Spyllesby, iu the county of
Lineoln,"taiIor (1582), 1042.
David, notary (1575), 914.
James, M.A., notary public (1521), 329.
smith (1543), 481.
870
CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS
Johnson, John, [Northberwick] .■i'23.
{157-2), 87S.
ali'i.i Cornells, John (ir)78), 960.
John, in Bagow (l.")S7), 1149.
millei- of Johneson's mill (l.")!17), I3'24.
Cf. No. 94S.
Malcolm, dean of Lismorc (14,'>,S), 143.
Thomas, in Johnson's mill (l,)y7), 1324.
William (14S3), Serjeant and depute of the
sheriff of Edinburgh, 1 S.S.
(I">7(i), 940, 94-2.
William Robertson, burgess of Inverness
(16.M), 24U0.
Johnstone, James, Lord, of Lochwood (1637),
2214.
Johnstone (Johnistoun, Johnston, Johnstouu,
Jonestoun, Jonstoun, Jonstyne) of Auchin-
huiff, Robert (1G49), 2400; John, his son,
2400.
of Benholm, James (H)12), 1048.
of Brome, William (1007), l-")22.
of Oorheid, James (1037), 2222.
of Elphinstone, Andrew (l.'')47), 528, 737;
Robert, his son, 737.
James, deceased (1598), 3314.
Samuel (1021), 1889.
of that Ilk, Adam (1432), 109.
John (1544), 488.
of Kelton, Robert (1707), 3030.
of Newbie, John, deceased (1607), 1522.
of I'owmilne, .lames (1076), 2758, 2885.
of Warieston, Jasper, deceased (1743), 3161.
of Westerhall, James (1612), 1648 ; deceased,
2329.
.Sir James, his son (1643), 2329, 2662 ;
Margaret, his wife, ste Hannatyne.
Abraham, brother of William of Brome
(1007), 1522.
Adam, burgess of Edinburgh (1.'>I2), 287,
292, 315 (?), 1339 ; Margaret, his wife, .see
Simson.
burgess of Ayr (1595), 1301.
Mr. Adam, [Dalkeith] deceased (1605), 1479 ;
James, his sou, 1479.
Alexander (1520), 357.
Mr. Alexander, servitor of Mr. Lewis
Stewart, advocate (1632), 2115
Alexander, in Carberry (1044), 2349.
in Dalderss (1701), 299.3.
clerk, Leith (I78.">), .")t)2.
Andrew, resident in Kilmaurs, 678, 1574;
Marion, his wife, -tec Dickie.
in Coates (1650), 2407; Agnes, his
wife, si'c Kincaid.
Archibald, bailie of Edinburgh (1592), 1247;
councillor (1603), 1456.
David (1432), 109.
(1.5.->3), 005.
bailie of Edinburgh (1608), 1538.
■ officer in Edinburgh (1652), 2423.
- Francis, Edinburgh (15.52), 602.
Serjeant, Newhaven or Leith
614.
- Mr. Gabriel, professor of Hebrew
Andrews (1728), 3112.
-George, rector of Ancruni (1610),
Elizabeth, his wife, .«e Crichton ; Robert,
their son, 1596; Mr. George, also their son,
1596.
Johnstone, George, notary (1018), 1801, 1802.
Henry, in Kinghorn Wester, deceased ( 1 03 1 ),
2095.
James, [Edinburgh] 292.
Ediuburgli, 470.
commendator of Soulseat (1544), 488.
commissary-clerk of Edinburgh (1570),
405, 544.
notary (1581), 1U20, 1057, 1602.
Mr. James, bailie of Edinburgh (1588), 1168.
James, burgess of JJurutisland (1012), 1639.
in I'owhouse (1027), 1998.
in Pittillseuch (1032), 2117.
in Falkirk (10.")4), 2451.
servitor of Robert Hamilton, W.S.
(1057), 2.->07 ; W.S. (1076), 2755.
oversman in Loanhead (1723), 3099.
Major-Gcneral James, of 11th Dragoons
(1775), 3241.
John (1512), 287.
(1546), 521.
notary public (1549), 550, 589, 591.
of Johnstone, or 'Johneson's' mill
(1577), 948. Cf. No. 1324.
in Monturpe (1.577), 948, 1137.
in Dalkeith (1.5S3), 1009.
in Dysart (15S7), 1148.
miller at Duddingstone mill (lOOii),
1401.
■ writer and clerk of council and session,
deceased (1004), 1408 ; John, his son, 1468.
■ bailie of (Jordon (1610), 1581.
in Land (1012), 1650.
fdias Mylles, John (IOK;), 1759.
John, deceased, portioner of Dean (1626),
1983; James, his son, 1983; Janet Nicoll,
wife of James, 1983.
a/iiis Chalmers, John, servant to William
Livingstone of Culter (16.30), 2053,
John, g.ardener, servant to James Rig of
Carberry (1630), 2057.
(1630), 2058.
Serjeant of Edinburgh (1639), 2260.
servant of Robert Johnstone in Lamb-
den (1643), 2328.
in Cassiegoure (1649), 2403,
bailie of Kdinburgh (1666), 2609.
Matthew (1401), 145.
Mungo, Serjeant of Edinburgh (1642), 2,302
Patrick, in Lumsdcn (1622), 1906.
Robert, Kinloss (1581), 1028; Elizabeth
Hume, his mother, 1U28.
Serjeant of Edinburgh (1617), 1778.
notary (1618), 1799.
mason, servitor to William Baillie, 6ar
of Carnbrue (1034), 2139.
in Lambden (1039), 2258, 2328.
at mill of Balcairne (1649), 2404.
( 1553), fisher in Coldingham (1693). 2912.
deceased, portioner of Falkirk (1771),
St. 3229.
.Simon, in Kinhervie (1618), 1700.
1596 ; I Thomas (1539), 430.
INDEX OF PERSONS
871
Johnstone, Thomas, and Alison Richardson, his
wife (l.'iT'J). !)T.'), 970.
in Lumsden (1021), 1880.
servitor of Patrick Urquhart (1642),
2.30.5.
servitor to Mr. William Cunningham
of Ballindalloch (1042), 2314 ; (104.5), 2:io7.
in Thurstoun Mains (16G7), 2022;
John, his son, 2022.
messenger in Wester Anstruther (1G71),
2673.
in Crail (1671), 2073.
in QuL-ensferry (1671), 2677.
William of (1401), 145.
■ William, in Broomhill (1.544), 488.
maltman, burgess of Linlithgow (1500),
715.
(1.560), 803.
(1587), 1137.
in Mylneaiker (1632), 211.3.
— — merchant in Edinburgh (1652), 2423;
Isobella Watt, his wife, 2423.
farmer in Old Haddington (1689),
2S75, 2S76 ; Robert, farmer there, his son,
2875, 2870.
in Bromadge (1697), 2955.
Mr. . . ., church-elder of Perth (1631),
2079.
Dame Elizabeth, wife of Sir William Hamil-
ton of ilanor Eliestou (1030), 2056.
Elizabeth, deceased, wife of Alexander
Laurie, cordiner in Falkirk (1701), 2991.
— Isobella, wife of deceased John Millar in
Westreston (1610), 1748.
.Jean, wife of William Hopkirk (1710),
3059.
Marion, late wife of James Forret, son of
deceased .lames Forret, skinner, burgess of
Edinburgh (1580), 1118.
Mariota, wife of David Home of Wedder-
burn (1551), 587.
Mary, in Falkirk, niece of late Robert
Johnstone there (1771), 3229.
Jov.all, John (1500), 201.
Joyssie (.foissie, .lowsic), .John, chirurgeon in
Edinburgh (1005), 2597.
John, in Leith (1759), .3208.
Sara, wife of William Cunningham of Clon-
beith (1618), 1810.
.luliiis the Third, Pope (1551), 577, .584. 625.
.lustice of .Justicehall, .lames (1816), 3.304.
Alexander, [Perth] 243.
lames, notary (1.598), 1338, 1404.
Patrick, in Dalkeith (1668), 2037.
Thomas, merchant, burgess of Paisley (1657),
2504.
William, vicar of Criohton (1514), 301.
in Edinburgh (1608). 15.38
Mr. William, minister at Gargunnock (1623),
19.36.
Christina, wife of Mr. .John P.nllock of Pit-
made (1608), 1538.
- V. Callander, case of (1682), 2808.
Justiciaries south of the Forth —
Sir Uobert L.auder (1425), 81.
Thomas Somerville (1428), 107, 1 1.3.
Karn'C'Orse. See Cairncross.
Kay (Ka, Kaa, Kae, Kaye, Kea) of Pinkerton,
James (1001), 1374; Agnes, his daughter,
wife of .John Lundy, Strathairlie, "ee infra.
of Woolson. .Sir John, Yorkshire (16C0),
2541 ; Katherine Wentworth, his wife, 2541.
Alexander, bailie of Canongate (1716), 3079.
David (1621), 1890.
Edward, in Kirkcaldy (1652), 2424.
James, burgess of Linlithgow (1545), 490,
552.
writer in Edinburgh (1592), 1228,
2903, see p. 755 ; 1470. .S'ee ahio of
Pinkerton.
advocate (1622), 1908.
- John, burgess of Inverness, sheriff-depute of
shire thereof (1588), 1158.
in Penstamny (1629), 2046.
[Coldingham] (1641), 2279; George,
his son, 2279.
- Robert, bailie of Dysart (1617), 1761.
notary (1620), 1836, 18.37, 1963, 1986;
deceased, 2235 ; Henry, his son, 223.5.
Roger, Serjeant of Lanark (1602), 1429.
— Thomas, serWtor to Alexander Miller, clothier
to the king (1612), 1033.
in Edinburgh (1018), 1789.
William, in Inverness (1600), 1399.
in Leflenoch (1629), 2046.
Agnes, wife of John Lundv. younger of
Stratherlie (1601), 1374, 1472,"l473 : then of
Robert Douglas of Drumgarland (1630), 2070.
Jonet, wife of William Schyrilaw (1577).
951.
Keen (Ken, Kene), Andrew (1515), 309.
George (1502), 245.
Mr. John, writer and notary, Edinburgh
(1566), 798, 999, 1010, 1058, 1118, 1167,
1338, 1355; deceased (1604), 1468; Janet,
his wife, see Strang ; Mr. Richard, writer,
Edinburgh, his son (1598), 1355, 1468.
Thomas, notary public (1547), 529.
Keill, .John, flour-dealer, burgess of Dundee (1695),
2930 ; Catherine, his wife, nee Anderson.
Keinze, James, burgess of Crail (1670), 2760.
Keir, laird of (1615), 1727 ; sie Stirling.
Keir (Keyr), John of, notary public (1462),
144.
Laurence, servitor of Mr. John Skene, clerk
of session (1624), 1939.
n/iciK M'Intosh, Robert, in Easter Enoch
(16.33), 2132.
Robert, officer of Elgin (1680), 2793.
Keith, William, Lord, son of William, fourth Earl
Marischal (1564). 767.
William. Lord, son of George, Earl Maris-
chal (1615), 1721.
Keith (Kcitht) of Craig, Mr. Robert (1686), 2844,
2936, 29.39.
Lieutenant-Colonel Robert, his son.
2930, 2938, 2939. See also the steps of his
promotion (lOSI, etc.), 2796, 2823, 2820.
2S29, 2830, 2S37, 2874, 2877. 2914, 30itl.
3016 ; Agnes, his wife, see Murr.ay.
of Over Dysart, Mr. Alexander (1618), 1812.
1814.
<S72
CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS
Keitli of Kirktouhill, Akxander, brother of Sir
James of Powbiirn, deceased (1077), 2764,
2765 ; Patrick, his son, 2764, 2765.
of Lentiish, Mr. Robert (1707), 3034.
of Powburn, Sir James (1077), 2764, 2705,
2939.
of Quhitritriges, Robert (16.35), 2171.
of Tilliegownie, James (1677), 2765.
of Woddstoun, Mr. James, cousin of George,
Lord Keith (1015), 1721 ; James, his son,
and Catherine Graham, his wife, 1721.
Alexander in Baldovan (1644), 2351.
Arthur (1557), 672.
George, servitor to John Gilmour, W.S.
(1612), 1632.
James (1564), 767.
.servitor of John Dunhiii, advocate
(1641), 229S.
Mr. James, W.S. (168S), 2869.
John, writer in Kdiiibnrgh (1686), 2844.
Robert, in Blairijuhan (1013), 1078.
servitor to James Stratoun, writer
(1621), 1852; writer (1632), 2114; W.S.
2171.
Major . . . (1680), 2791.
Beatrice, wife of John Allardice of that IIU
(I5S0), 1110.
Dame Margaret, wife of John Kennedy of
Blairquhan (1615), 1729, 1785.
Kellie, Thomas Erskine, Earl of, Visconnt Fenton,
1420; (1013), 1687, 1913, 2061, 2062;
Alexander, Lord Fenton, liis son, 2061,
2062.
Kellie (Kelly), Donald (1566), 803.
■ George, Coldingham (1594), 1290, 1534.
James, in Coldingham (1022), 1902, 2024.
[? Identical with next name. ]
l)()rtioner of .Swantield (1662), 2563 ;
Alison, his daughter, wife of Thomas Falconer
of Kineorth, 2503.
officer of Haddington (1085), 2838.
John, shipmaster in Dunbar (1758), 3204.
Mr. William, notary (1002), 1428.
William, elder, burgess of Dunbar (1617).
1774.
Mr. William, W.S. (1620), 1833; Jean, his
wife, ice Barron ; Margaret, their daughter,
wife of John .Seton of .St. Gormains, 1S33.
Agnes, wife of John Kennedy, fishmonger in
Edinburgh (1634), 2142.
Kello, Mr. Bartholomew, notary public (1545),
490, 493, 552.
— John, smith in Duddingston (1587), 1145.
Kelloch (Kellocht), David (1495), 221.
Gregory (1020), 1830.
Kellock, James, in Dunfermline (1611), 1605.
Thomas, in Milltown-green, deceased (1621),
1853, 1856 ; Janet, his daughter, 1804, 1853.
1856.
Kelso (Celcow), abbot of (142.5), 81.
abbot and convent of (1494), 219.
abbot of, Thomas [Ker], 396.
comuiendators of —
James [Stewart], 423, 4.34, 435, 441, 465,
540, 544, 548, 569. 628, 629, 637, 642.
643, 068, 1130, 3313. Set also Melrose.
Kelso, commendators of {coiiliiimd) —
William Ker, deceased (1573), 883.
Francis Stewart (1571), 857, 865, 867, 868,
875, 883, 934, 1109.
abbey of, administrator of (1571), William
Lumsden, parson of Cleish, 865, 868, 875.
monks of —
John Cossar, sub-prior (1534), 396, 423, 434,
441.
William Newton, 396 ; sub-prior (1538), 423,
434, 441.
Walter Murray (Morro), 396, 423, 434, 441,
540.
John Gowen, 396.
George Gray, 396, 423, 434, 441.
William (Gylermus), Lawsone, 396, 423, 434,
441.
Peter Vicars (Wicars), 396.
William Fairley (Fayrle), 396, 423, 441.
John Whitton (Quhittoun), 396.
James Ancrum, 390, 423, 434, 441, 540, 857.
WilliamWrangham(Wragham), 390,434,441.
Robert Crostaris, 390.
James Haiste, 390.
Patrick Thorbraiid, 396.
Patrick Ogle (Ogyll), 390, 423, 434, 441.
Robert Lawson, 396, 423, 434, 441.
Jasper Wiuram (Wynerem, Wynram), 396.
423, 4,34, 441.
Adam Chatto, 390, 423, 434, 441 ; sub-
prior (1548), 540, 857.
John Pape, 396.
John Baton (1538), 42.3, 434, 441.
Alexander Wod (1538), 423, 434, 441.
Thomas Turnet, 423, 434, 441.
Thomas Schavv, 423, 4.34, 441.
John Fyfe(1538), 42.3, 441.
Michael Chatto (Catto), 423, 434, 441, 540,
857.
Thomas Newmouch, 423, 441.
Ralf (Radulph) Gledstanes (Gledstens), 423,
44 1 , 540.
Thomas Symson, 423, 434, 441, 540, 857,
808, 934.
Thomas Burnet, or Turnet (1571), 857.
Kelso, bailie of tin- liarony and regality of, Walter
Ker of Cesford, 857.
burgh of, bailies of —
Andrew Ker of Masindew (1642), 2301.
Patrick Don (1660), 2007.
Kelso of that Ilk, David (1010), 159.3, 1598, 1017 :
Elizabeth, his wife, see Steuart ; Archibald,
their eldest son, 1593, 1598, 1017; Sarah,
his wife, xee Brisbane.
of Nether Kelsoland, .John (1576), 933.
Donald, ca])tain of the Isle of Rathry in
Ireland (1576), 933.
Hinrv, in Flat (1610), 1593.
John, bailie of Paisley (I65G), 2480, 2504,
2512,2513.
Thomas, brother-german of John Kelso of
Nether Kelsoland (1576), 933.
Kelt, John, Culross (1553). 61 1.
William, [Inchalfray] 407.
Elizabeth, mother of William Campbell in
Culross (1587), 1154.
INDEX OF PERSONS
873
Kellie, Adam, ulerk of exchequer (1G42), 2313,
•23S0.
Ivuiiilok, Joliii, notary public (1471), 212.
Kemp (Kempl), Alexander, burgess of Aberdeen
(1604), 14U9.
Alexander, servant to Mr. Thomas Hunter
of Roswallie (lG2(i), 1982.
Andrew, prebendary of St. Sal vator's church,
St. Andrews (l.")C9), 846.
• James, in Denny (1675), 2752 ; James, his
son, 2752.
-John (1.365), 794.
Martin, Aberdeen (1504), 249.
ICempion (Kempyon), Sir William, chaplain and
notary public (1546), 522.
Keniptic, John, writer in Aberdour (1731), 3122.
Ken, John le (1321), 29.
Kendillowy, Duncan, St. Andrews (1545), 494.
Kengzow, Thomas (1594), 1282.
Keuloquhy, Sir John, chaplain of St. Bartholo-
mew's altar, St. Andrews (1.557), 666.
Robert, baker, citizen of St. Andrews (1557),
66(i.
Kcnraure, John [Gordon, first] Viscount of (1633),
2133.
.John, [second] Viscount of, deceased (1645),
2358, 2359.
John, [third] Viscount of, brother of Robert,
fourth Viscount, 2359.
Kobert, (fourth] Viscount of, cousin of John,
second Viscount of (1645), 2358, 2359.
Alexander, [fifth] Viscount of (1673), 2712.
Kennan, Andrew, servant of Arnot of Barcapill
(1592), 1249.
Richard (1555), 632.
Kennedy, John, Lord (1483), 189.
Kennedy (Kenedy, Kennedie) of Auchinglen,
Robert (1624), I9.">().
of Balsaroch, Walter, younger (1620), 1849,
1850.
of Bardrochet, John, laird of Clachrydow
and Clachrybayno (1527), 359; Elizabeth,
bis spouse, see Graham of Knockdolian.
of Bargany, Thomas (1548), 539, 1067.
Thomas (1611), 1602.
of Baltersane, John (IliOO), 14U8, 1409;
Mr. John, apparent, 1409.
of Bennan, . . . (1611), 1602.
of BLiirquban. lloland (1370), 64, 71-73.
John. 251).
Gavin, knight, his son (1505), 256, 257,
339, 340 ; Elena, his ' pretended ' spouse, see
Campbell.
James, brother of Sir Gavin, 257 ;
called 'of Craigfyne,' 339 ; 340, 574, 609.
John, his grandson and heir (1551),
•">74, 57.5, 578, 609. 913, 918, 1013, 1015,
1216, 1242, 1243, 1464, 1484, 1570, 1590,
1674, 1678, 1706; deceased, 1742, 1849;
Margaret, eldest dangliter of John, 913.
John, fiar (1604), 1464, 1484, 160S ;
coroner of Carrick, 1625, 1644: of B., 1729,
1785, 1793; dece.ised, 1749; Dame Mar-
garet, his wife, see Keith.
John, younger, his son (1615), 1729,
1768, 1769, 1785, 17S6, 1792, 1793, 1830;
of B., 1849, 1850; Maria, his wife, see
Stewart.
Kennedy of Blairquhan, James, formerly of Cul-
zcan (1621), 1874-76, 1879, 1928, 1934, 1954,
1957, 1987, 2187 ; deceased, 2220; inadver-
tently styled John, 2223 ; 2226 ; Anna, his
wife, w*; Stewart.
James, his son and heir (1637), 2220,
2223 2226.
of Clachantouu, Uugh, deceased (1622),
1895 ; David, his son and heir, 1895.
of Coif, Thomas (1551), 590.
of Crochba, James (1585), 1 105.
John (1618), 1669, 1792.
of Cruggleton, James (1604), 1464, 1678.
of Culzean, David (1558), 692.
Sir Thomas (1597), 1.335.
James (1617), 1762, 1781, 1788, 1789,
1849, 1850, 1874-76, 1879, 1886, 1895;
see also of Blairquhan ; Anne, his wife, lee
Stewart.
of Dalmortoun, Sir Thomas, 68, 69 ; of
Guiltree (Geyltre), 72, 73 ; Thomas, [his
son?] lord of Dalmortoun, 68, 74.
of Dalquharran, Duncan (1558), 692.
of Donehowyr [Dunure], John (1370), 64.
Sir Gilbert (1386) [son of John], 72.
of Garryhome, Hugh (1611), 1608.
David, brother of James Kennedy of
Culzean (1622), 1895.
of Girvanmains, Hugh (1548), 538, 590;
Sir Hugh (1559), 710, 717.
Gilbert (1585), 1 105.
Hugh (1611), 1603, 1841, 1847, 1928;
David, his -son (1620), 1841, 1847.
Sir John (16S3), 2819, 2996.
of Kilhinzie, Mr. John (1749), 3182.
of Kirkhill, Sir Thomas, provost of Edin-
burgh (1687), 2849.
of Kirkmichael, John, younger (1649), 2388.
of Knockdolyan, Gilbert (1370), 64 ; brother
of Roland of Blairquhan, 72 ; Thomas (1370),
lord of 'la Konrey ' [? Cundry], 64 ; brother
of Gilbert and Roland, 72.
of Knokdone, Walter (1611), 1608, 1627.
of Nether Koldoun, Gilbert (1613), 167N.
of Larg, James (1551), 574, 609.
— - of Monunscheon, GUbert (1592), 1242, 1570.
of Pinquhirrie, John (1575), 918.
Hugh (1612), 1625.
Alexander, in Dalliarvak (1617), 1788;
Mr. James, his son, 178S.
Dalmellington (1693), 2911.
Arthur, in LeCFeindunnull (1612), 1669.
David (1576), 943.
in Balloch (1592), 1242, 124.3.
in Carroway (1618), 1793, 1794.
Fergus, servitor of John, Earl of Cassillis
(1624), 1947.
Gilbert, in Lumnochtie (1615), 1729, 1847.
Dalmellington, deceased (1693), 2911.
• Hector, brother of the laird of Becuau
(1611), 1602.
in Craig (1618), 1792.
- Hugh, grandson and heir of Patrick Hamil-
ton of Bogside (1610), 1574.
5S
874
CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS
Kennedy, James, bailie of Ayr (1562), 731.
Mr. John ( 1505), 2o5.
John, in Grenane (1551), 574.
■ in Lenton (1551), 574.
brother of Walter of Knokdone (161-),
i(i27.
clerk-depute of Carrick, notary (1615),
17-'9, 1849, 1850, 1S7!», 1880, ■_'3.'}7.
fishmonger in Edinburgh (1634), 2141,
•214-2 ; Agnes, hia wife, sec Kellie.
in Dalmortoun (11144), 2337.
in Prestonpans (1040), 2306.
Dalmelliugton (1693), 2911, 30S4.
Quentin, notarj' (1615), 1729.
W.S. (1635), 2164.
Kobert, ebirurgeon in Edinburgh (1665),
.2597. I
Mr. Robert, schoolmaster at Haddington
(1683), 2818.
WilUam (1522), 34it.
servitor to James Kennedy of Culzean
(162IJ), 1S49, 1850.
in WhitefauUIs (1622), 1895.
in Kelso (1666), 2607.
tailor, burgess of Haddington (1683),
2818.
AnnabeUa, wife of James Brown of Glenson
(1560), 717,718.
Christian, wife of Andrew M'A<lam of
Waterhead of (iight (1581), 1015, 1U16.
Elizabeth, wife of .John Baird, younger of
Kilquhenzie(1558), 692.
Helen, wife of Mr. John Ferguson of Kil-
kerran(1621), 1876, 1886.
.Janet, widow of David Bonar and wife of
Patrick Thomson (1539), 430.
wife of Oliver Baird of Kilquhenzie
(1598), 1356.
Dame Katherine, wife of William M'Lellan
.if Auchlane (1609), 1560.
Katherine, relict of Robert Stewart in
Dametagart (1619), 1815.
Margaret, wife of John Davidson of Penny-
glen (1612), 1625, 1627, 1644, 1645, 1669,
1674.
Dame Margaret, Lady Ochiltree (1615),
1729 ; Mary Stewart, her daughter, 1729.
Margaret, lady of Carleton (1665), 2595.
Kennoway (Keiinewie), James, clerk of Culross
(1642), 2313.
factor for Sir William Bruce of
Kinross, baronet (1690), 2884.
Kent, John, baiUe of Burntisland (1612), 1639.
Robert, burgess of Burntisland (1612), 1639.
Kerr, Lord Mark (1738), 3138, 3148.
Kerr (Car, Carr, Carre, Kar, Ker, Kerre) of Ancrum,
William, 3207 ; Sir Thomas, his son, see of
Redden, infra.
of Boughtrigg, James, M.P. for Edinburgh,
eldest son of Thomas Kerr (1787), 3267;
Charles, his eldest son and heir, 3267,
3284.
of Bourhouses, Audrew (1629), 2036, 2155,
21.56, 21.-.7, 2158 ; (1637), 2200.
of Brumelands, Andrew (1602), 1425; (1603),
1434, 1435.
Kerr of Brumelands, Mr. Robert (1642), 2301 ;
Jauct, hia wife, see. Falsyde.
of Caver.t, John (1723), 3097.
of Cessfurd, Sir Walter, knight (1571), 857 ;
Isobella Ker, his s])ouse, S57.
of Kshett, William (1693), 2907.
of Farnyhurst, Andrew (1513), 296.
of Fawdonside, Andrew (1575), 919;
William, his son (1575), 919.
Walter (1628), 2013.
— — (or Carr) of Fowberry, John Strothcr, D. L.
for Northumberlaiul (1730), 31 17, 3137, 3202 ;
(1761), 3212. [He was also of Littledean.]
of Grange, Mr. James (1666), 2610.
of Greinland, Mr. Henry (1.kS2), 1040:
secretary to the Uuke of Lennox, 1283.
of Hauchheid, Andrew (1634), 2155.
of Hirsell, Sir Andrew, 1999, 2155. [Also of
Littledean. ]
John (l.')80), 1000; Sir John (1593),
1271; see also of Jedburgh; James, his
brother, 1271.
- of Hirtha, Sir Thomas (1610), 1573, 1630.
- of Hownam, Thomas (1672), 2688.
- of ItaU, Kobert (1660), 2607.
- of Jedburgh, Sir John, grandson of Sir
Andrew K. of Hirsell, w hich stc ( 1 627 ), 1 999.
2036, 21. ">5, 2732, 3U97.
- of Kerslaiid, Robert (1572), 870.
Daniel (l.")S9), 1176.
John (17117), 3032.
- of Langnewton, John (1629), 2036. 6'ec aho
of Littledean [son of Sir John K. of Hirsell
and Jedburgh].
-of Lintoun, Andrew (1599), 1377, 1382.
1425, 1435: William, his son and heir-
apparent, 1377, 1382, 1425, 1435; George,
also his son, 1377, 1425.
Harry, 6ar (1657), 2514 ; of L., 2582,
2590 : Margaret, his wife, .«'t Home.
- of Littledean, Walter [son of Sir Andrew
Ker of Hirsell], 969, 1126; Andrew, hi?
son (1586), 1126.
Sir John, 2858. [Son of Walter. See
cUno of Hirsell and Jedburgh.]
John, his son (1634), 2157. Ste also of
Langnewton.
Andrew, his son (1654), 2455, 2465,
2482, 2582, 2590, 2610, 2648, 2714, 2716,
2732, 2743, 2864, 3097 (?).
Andrew, fiar, his son, 2582, 2590, 2716,
2732, 2743, 2744, 281 1, 2864, 2981.
Walter, younger (1723), 3097.
[John Strother, sttpra],
Walter,Brigadier-General(1805), 3290,
3291 ; (1809), 3295.
- of Maisondieu, Thomas (1602), 1426.
Andrew, his son, 1426 ; bailie of Kelso
(1642), 2301.
- of Mauldslie, Sir Mark (1613), 1682.
- of Mersington, James (1551), 588 ; Thomas,
hia son, 588, 1292 ; Andrew, son of Thomas
(1595), 1292.
- of Moristoun, Andrew (1723), 3097.
- of Newbottle, James, deceased, uncle of Sir
John K. of Jedburgh, 2155, 2732, 3097.
INDEX OF PERSONS
875
Kerr of Over Crailing, Andrew (1502), '245.
of Redden, Sir Thomas, younger son of
William K. of Ancrura, 3267 ; Andrew, his
second son, 3267 ; Thomas, eldest son of
Andrew, 3267 ; James, eldest son of Thomas,
see of Boughtrigg.
of Thrid, William (1630), 2057 ; William,
bis son, 2057.
of Trearne, Robert (1452), 135.
.-Mexander, tailor in Bo'ness (1637), 2217.
Andrew, notary (1583), 1057, 1380, 1381.
in Yair (1585), 100.5.
alias Dand (1588), 116.3.
in Newbattle (1630), 2050 ; Mark, his
son, 2050.
in Dundee, brother of .James K.,
merchant iu Potterrow (1635), 2164; (1637),
2201, 2202.
skinner in Edinburgh (1643), 2331.
merchant in Edinburgh ( 1 652), 2423.
ill-. Andrew [son of Robert K.], clerk of
Linlithgow, notary (1654), 2452, 2453, 2503.
Andrew, in Attonburn (1672), 26SS.
[? Edinburgh] deceased (1682), 2803.
vintner in Musselburgh (1687), 2853.
Mr. Andrew, advocate (1692), 2900.
Andrew, brother-german of Walter Kerr,
younger of Littledean (1723), 3097.
Edward, tailor (1615), 1719.
George (1589), 1184.
in Ednam (1614), 1714.
Inverbervie (1616), 1749.
servitor to John, Lord Loudoun (1632),
2120.
servitor of James Lithgow (1638), 2240.
Henry (1593), 1271.
James, bailie of Inverness (1528), 367.
(157S), 969.
burgess of Edinburgh (1580), 1006.
father's brother to Andrew Ker in
Yair (1585), 1095.
merchant in Potterrow (1627), 1995,
2027, 2164, 2201 ; Mariota, his wife, see
Chalmer; Barbara, his widow, see Richardson.
in Xewbottle, deceased (1027), 1999.
portioner of Xenthome (1634), 2157 ;
Walter, his son, 2157.
in Galashiels, deceased (1657), 2514;
William, his natural son, 2514.
overlooker of money in Scotland (1734),
312S.
(Kerre) John, Northumberland (1387), 79.
Serjeant ( 1 408) of the burgh of Edin-
Inirgh, 88.
Inverness, 403.
burgess of Edinburgh (1587), 1 142 (?) ;
(1.599), 1377, 1382, 142.5, 1433-35, 1440,
1S27, 2617; Elizabeth, bis wife, see Weir ;
Andrew, his natural son, 1434, 1435.
burgess of Inverness (1600), 1399.
notary (1618), 1789.
shoemaker in Inverness (16.35), 2162,
2186.
in Dookray (1638), 2244.
merchant, burgess of Edinburgh (1643),
2331.
Kerr, John, in Achinwitt (1652), 2425.
portioner of Clifton (1672), 2688.
servant of John Haitlie of Sneip (1673),
2699.
Mark, commendator of Newbattle (1559),
699, 838, 898, 899, 931, 938, 1008, 1065,
1078, 1085, 1 130 ; see also Lothian, Earl of ;
Mark, his son (1574), 898.
Mr. Mark, prior of Coldstream (1593), 1271.
Mark, portioner of Cliftoun (1055), 2465.
Matthew (1512), 287.
Robert, senior, burgess of Edinburgh (1574),
898; bailie, 961 (?).
burgess of Edinburgh (1599), 1377.
notary, sheriff and burgh clerk of
Linlithgow (1611), lOUl, 1740, l.S.3.5, 2053,
2058, 2087, 2113; Mr. Andrew, his son
(1631), 2087, 2113, net also lupra.
goldsmith, burgess of Edinburgh
(1630), 2050.
in Wester Duddingaton, deceased
(165.3), 2449; Katherine, his wife, see
Thomson.
merchant in Falkirk (1701), 2993.
shoemaker in Maybole (1749), 3182.
Thomas, abbot of Kelso, 396.
Mr. Thomas, parson of Dingwall (1586),
1126.
Thomas, in Nenthom, 1292 ; Ralph or
Rudolph, his son (1594), 1292.
in Hume (1602), 1425.
in Newhaven, deceased (1623), 1933;
Walter, his son and heir, 1933 : Agnes, wife
of Walter, see Anderson.
Neill, servant of Peter Hewat, writer in
Edinburgh (1579), 985.
Friar Patrick. See Friars Preachers.
Richard (1539), 434.
• in Attonburn (1672), 2688.
Robert (1539). 430.
(154$), 544.
Thomas, goldsmith in Edinburgh, 3096 ;
James, his son, jeweller, burgess (1723),
3096, lec p. 755 ; 3270 ; Charles, H.M. printer,
etc., for Scotland, son of James (1788), 3270.
Walter (1519), 318.
(1575), 931.
(1583), 1065.
serWtor to the Duke of Lennox (1594),
1 283.
in St. Boswells (1675), 2744, 2811,
2812 ; Barbara, his wife, see Riddell.
William, chaplain of Lowick (Lowyk) (1465),
155.
(1502), 245.
bailie of Edinburgh (1549), 547.
■ commendator of Kelso, deceased (1573),
883.
writer (1608), 1538.
Edinburgh, deceased (1682), 2803.
in Carnbrue (1707), 3U38.
Lady Anna, heiress of late Robert, Earl of
Lothian (1631), 2096, 2184, ste Lothian;
Lady Jean, her sister, see in/in.
Dame Elizabeth, Lady Borthwick (1696),
2935.
876
CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS
Kerr, Isobella, wife of Walter K. of Cesford (157 1 ),
8-.7.
Dame Isoliel, mother of John [Scrimgeom ],
Earl of Dmuloe (1(172), 208.1
Lady Jean, heiress of late Robert, Earl of
Lothian, sec Lothian (1(131), 2il9(i, 2184.
Dame Janet, wife of William, Lord Kilmaure,
Masterof Clencairn (Kill)), 15!)!), ISlii, 1811.
Dame .lean, wife of .Sir (ieorge Towers of
Garmilton (Ui41), 228.") ; (1656), 2484.
Kerdones. .V« ( 'ardoness.
Kersane, James, in Potterrow (1627), 1904.
Kerse (Keryss), Duncan of, lord of the same
(1370), 64.
John, Serjeant, Edinburgh (161(1), 175;!.
1778, 1834.
Kcrswell, John (1470), 161. Cf. Carswell.
Iveryss. See Kerse.
Kessane, (leorge, notary public (1562), 747, 74.S,
John, [.St. Andrews, 15.")4] 623, 672.
Kettle, parish minister of (172.")), James Monro,
3102. .S'e« also Kingskettle, infra.
Kidd (Keyd, Kid, Kyd), Alexander (l.">16), 313.
in Dundee (1672), 2692.
Andrew, bailie of St. Andrews (1473), 167,
199.
David, St. Andrews (1522), 331.
John (1.J29), 375.
ia Crail, deceased (159G), 1316.
Patrick, merchant in Dundee (1704), 301-4.
Robert (1621), 1891.
Symon, presbyter (139.')), 82.
Sir Thomas, chaplain (1505), 379.
— — Thomas, in Cr.-iil (160(1), 149.").
Margaret, widow of Thomas Hay and spouse
of John B.al four (1518), 313.
Kidston (Kidstoun), Richard, in Powhouse (1629),
2033.
Kilbarchau, minister of (1657), 251.5.
Kilbowie, J.anct, in Stirling (1G57), 250S.
Kilbride (Kyrkbryde), rector of (1575), Mr. John
Douglas, 920, 991, 995, 1178.
Kilcontjuhar, minister .-it (1598), Mr. John
Carmichael, 3314.
Kilfinan, minister at (1725), Mr. Ale.vandor
M'Kay, 3104.
Kilgour (Kylgoui), David, notary (1575), 909.
James (1513), 291.
John, clwplain (1493), 214.
Richard, serjeaut, Edinburgh (1549), 547.
Robert (1513), 291.
servitor to Robert, Lord Boyd (1639),
2264.
Grissil, wife of Thomas Mason, Culross
(1553), 611.
Kilham (Kilnom, Killuni. Kilnum, Kiliim), Sir
Michael of, 10, II.
Nicholas of, 21.
Patrick of, 20, 33, 38.
Thomas of, 20, 38 ; Adam, his son, 20, 3S.
William of, 20 ; Patrick, his son, 20.
Sir William of D.xltoun, chaplain of, C3.
Killean, in Mull, parson of, 1767.
Killearn (Killern), rector of (1544), Mr. James
Sutherland, 489.
Killcuau, vicar of (1611), Duncan Campbell, 1604.
Killenow, in Islay, parson of, 1767.
Killum. .SVf Kilham.
Kiluiadock, ministers of —
Mr. M.alcolm Henryson (1614), 1699.
Mr. John Edmondstone (1656), 2485.
Kilmalie (Kilmalze), rector of (1543), Sir John
Campbell, 473-75.
Kilmarnock, William Boyd, [first] Earl of (1662),
2562.
William, [fourth] E.irl of, decea.sed (1752),
3189, 3224 ; Anne, Countess of Kilmarnock,
his relict, 3189, 3224; James Boyd, their
son, see Earl of ErroU.
Kilmarnock (Kilmcrnok), vicar of (1544), Robert
Hamilton. 487.
bailie of, John Mowat (1647), 2382.
Kilmartin (Kilmertein), rector of (1.542), John
Camjibell, 458.
Kilmaurs, Robert, Lord (1483), 188.
Cuthbert, Lord (1498), 236; Mariota, his
wife, aci Douglas.
Willi.am, Lord, son of James, Earl of Glen-
cairn (1618), 1810, 1811, 1867, 24.56; Dame
.lanet, his wife, -see Kcr.
William, Lord, afterwards twelfth Earl of
(Jlcncairn (1700), 2986.
Kilmaurs, prebendaries of the collegiate churchof—
Robert Hamilton (1544), 487.
Hew (;len of Liuthills (1596), 1320.
collegiate church of, provost and pre-
bendaries of (1596), 1320.
vicar of (1577), Alexander Henderson, 944.
Kilmeny, Stephen, in S.audyhillock (1010), 1572.
Kilmore, minister of, 1019.
rector of (1581), Sir Alexander M'Alestar,
1019.
reader of (1581), Alexander M'Murch.ay.
1019.
Kilmorie, in Arran, p.arson of, 1767.
Kdor, liobert, in Windsshole (1749), 3181.
Kilpatrick (Kili)atriU, Kylp,atryk), John, bailie to
abbot of St. Colm's Inch (1495), 221.
Thom,as (1546), 521.
Kilravock, baron of, Hugh Rose (1615), 1726.
Kilrenny, minister of (1593), Mr. James Melville,
1263.
Kilsyth, Viscount of, James, deceased (1G82),
2834 ; James, his son and heir, 2834.
Kilwinning, commendators of —
Gavin Hamilton, coadjutor of St. Andrews,
584; 691, 704, 708, 709, 824.
Alexander Cunningham (1574), 705.
monks of —
George Morisone (155S), 091, 704.
David Wyngzet, 691, 704.
John Deyne, 691, 704.
Alexander Henderson, 091, 7'*4.
Robert Curry, 691, 704.
William Kirkpatrick, 691, 704.
Alan Steyn, 091, 704.
James Mechell, G91, 704.
John Culpar, 691, 704.
.James Brown, 691, 7(J4.
Kinbuck (Kinbuk) of that Ilk, Malcolm (1458),
1 43 : Marjorie of, his daughter, wife of
Alexander Bruce, younger of Stanehouse, 143.
INDEX OF TERftONS
877
Kincaid (Kincade, Kyucaid, Kynkeid) of that
Ilk and Craiglockhart, James, youngei- (15S2),
HMT, 1048 ; Christina, his wife, see Leslie.
of Warristoii, John (l.")o7), OHi).
John, younger, 6.S0, 228.").
Alexander, servant to Sir George Towers of
Garmilton (l''-l)> 1«'>1.
Clement, deceased, portioner of Coates
(1026), 1983, 228r,, 2484.
David, in Coates, burgess of Kdinburgh
(1.(38), 426.
Edward, burgess of Edinburgh (1.182), 11147,
1048.
Henry, Sciennes (1502), 1247.
James, deceased, i)ortioucr of Coittis or
Coates (1641), 228.'), 2407.
writer iu Stirling (1661), 25.')2.
- — John of (1488), 201, 2U2.
Patrick (ir,4r.), 493.
Robert (l.J6fi), 806, 808.
brother-german of Stephen Kincaid,
portioner of Broughton (1582), 1047, 1048.
in Verwinstoun, or Warriston (1588),
1175.
servitor of George Tours of Garmilton
(1610), 1584.
Stephen, portioner of Broughton (1582),
1047, 1048; Robert, his second son, 1047,
1048.
Thomas (14SS), 201.
(1507), 264.
[Edinburgh, 1543], 4.81.
ehirurgeon in Edinburgh (1665), 2597.
iu Edinburgh (1699), 2979.
— .\gaes, wife of Andrew Johnstone in Coates
(10511), 2407.
Kincardine, Edward [Bruce, first] Earl of (1651),
2417.
Alexander, [.second] Earl of (1673), 2704,
2843 ; Lady Mary Bruce, liis daughter, wife
of William, eldest son of Sir John Cochrane
of OchUtree, 2843.
Alexander, [fourth] Earl of, 3321 ; Christian,
his spouse, sec Bruce of Kinross.
Kincardine, sheriff of (1594), 1286.
William, Lord Keith and Altrie (1615).
1721.
Kinfauns (Kinfawnis), James (1528), 372.
King (Kyiig), of Dryden, Mr. Alexander, advo-
cate (1586), 617, 6.59, 1178, 1449, 1455,
1553, 1504, 1633, 1717.
of Newniiln, William, provost of Elgin
(1694), 2918.
Alexander, notary public (1549), 547, 553,
.558, 565, 573, 591, 615, 6.30, 659, 822.
David, in Skarhill, deceased (1567). 822:
Elizabeth, his wife, sec Galbraitli ; .Janet, his
daughter, wife of John I'urves (I5(!7), 822.
in Xewliston (1676), 2761.
Hercules, in Coldingham (1577), 951, 1076,
1253, 1254, 1474, 1902: Margaret Sinison,
liis wife, 1076.
James, notary public (1549), 553.
brother-german of Mr. Alexander King,
advocate (1589), 1178.
iu Northfield (1599). 1371.
King, James, advocate (1682), 2S03; Mr. James,
his son, 2803.
John, loo.
inNethertownof C'anibusnethan (1692),
2897.
(or Kingson) Thomas (1512), 287.
William, notary (1628), 2022.
Barbara, wife of Matthew Stevin in Colding-
h!»m (1612), 1028.
Kineartb, rector of (1441), David Brown, 119,
120.
Kinghorn (Kinghorne, Kingorii, Kingorne), Sir
Adam, vicar of Fogo, chamberlain of Dun-
fermliue (1543), 476.
Alexander, brother-german of Mr. David
Kinghorn, and son of James K., inl'id ( 1618).
1804, 1816, 1853, 1856, 1863-65, 1922.
Andrew (1513), 291.
David, clerk of the regality of Dunfermline,
notary public (1575), 92.5, 945, 1090.
Mr. David (1615), 1736, 1741, 1766,1853,
186.3, 1921, 1922; clerk of Dysart, 1970;
2097, 210.5, 2176, 2198. Alexander, his son
(1621), 1863, 1921; Thomas, also his son,
1863.
James, notary public (1581), 1017, 1029,
1185, 1270, 1291 : ckrk of the regality of
Dunfermline (1604), 1460-63, 1502, 1675,
1688, 1736, 1737, 1766, 1804, 1810, 1853,
18.56, 1863-65, 1921 ; George, his son (1613),
1675 ; John, his son (1617), 1766; Alexander,
also his son (1618), 1804, etc., .M;/-ra ; Mr.
David, notary, also his son, fiijtrit.
Patrick, notary ( 1631), 2098.
Mr. WUli.im, notary (1617), 1761.
Kinghorn, burgh of, clerk of (1612), Walter
Duncan, 1639.
Kinglass (Kynglesse), James (1575), 911.
Kinglas.^ie, I..ord. See Sir William .\yton.
Kinglassie, vicar of (1585), Sir Matthew Wal-
lange, 1090.
minister at (1656), Mr. Thomas Melville,
2495.
Kingskettle, minister of (1610), Mr. William
Cranston, 160O. See a/so Kettle.
Kinkell, reftor of (15941, Mr. Thomas Lumsden,
1275, 1270, 1340, 168.3, 16.84.
Kinloch (Kiudeloch) of Alderstoun, Mr. Peter
(1011), 3314.
of that Ilk, Sir Jami.s (1705), .3023.
Henry, writer in Edinburgh (16S9), 2SS0.
John of (1266), 8.
John, notary (?) (1586), 1117.
Canongate (1609), 1545; Janet, his
wife, see Gray.
Jonet (1495), 22.3.
Kinloss (Kynlos), abbots of —
Thomas (1331), 37.
Robert [Reid], 421, 426: and bishop o
Orkney, 442, 507.
Walter Reid (1581), 1028, 1357.
lommendator and lord of, .Mr. Edward
Brute (1593), 1270, 1343, 1496, 2810.
.abbot and convent of, 1 199.
Kinnaird familv, Radulf •Rufli," ancestor of (1204-
14), 3.
878
CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS
Kiiuiaird, Patrick, [third] Lord, deceased (1722),
.'iOO") : Mr. Charles, his brother [afterwards
fifth Lord], .SOO.-..
Kinnaird (Kinnard, Kynnaird, Kynnard) of Biir-
roek. Jamos (16(i(i), 2611.
of that Ilk, I'atriek (lIlOO), 1410 ; Johu, his
son ami apparent heir, 1410.
Andrew (1(")0.3), 1443.
Henry, iu Treatone {11)21), I8S8, 20G3 ;
Margaret, his wife, nee Bruce ; John, his son
and heir, 20G3.
. John (!."ilS), 314.
Patrick, burgess of Dundee (160:?), 1443.
Richard of (1204-14), 3.
Thomas, bailie of the canonry of Ross (1G17),
17711.
Walter (1518), 314.
Kinnaird, minister at (IGO.'i), Mr. John Ogilvie,
1442, 1444.
Kinnear (Kenyr, Kinneir, Kynneir, Kynnere) of
that Ilk, David (l.")01), 241, 247.
D.ivid (1021), lH.->7.
Mr. Charles, notary (1501), 241.
Hugh, iu Arntullie (1G24), 1049.
James (1501), 241.
servant to Henry Bickcrton, W.S.
(1.5!)'.)), 1370, 14(18, 1409; W.S., 1497, L'>19,
1520, 154U, 15G0, 10 12.
[son of .above] servitor to Robert
I'ringle, W.S. (1029), 2041.
John (15(11), 241.
Inverness (1530), 403.
in Foodie (1570), 855.
Mr. John, servitor of Mr. Francis Hay, W.S.
(1(;27), 1995.
lohn, juirtioner of Botheris (1G67), 2G24.
Thomas (151.5), 307.
Kinneff, minister of, 1808.
(1032), Mr. James Str.achan, 2114.
reader at (1581), .lames Symsoun, 1023.
Kinnell, .Tames, cordiner, burgess of Kirkcaldy
(10G9), 204G.
Kinninmont (Kinninmund, Kynmont, Kynyn-
month), Mr. Alexander, minister at Kirriemuir
(1013), 1082, lOSG.
Uavid, servitor to Alexander Wedderburn,
clerk of Dundee (1704), 3014.
Klias of (1228), G.
(1290), 15 : Odo of, his son, 15.
James, in Falkland (1021), 188S.
John (I5l;i), 297.
Kinross (Kynros) of Kippenros, James (L57o),
881, 1304, 1312; George, his brother, 1304,
1312; James, son and heir of James, 1304,
1312.
Mr. Alexander (1592), 1233.
Mr. Henry, advocate (1620), 1829.
John, brother to the lainl of Kippenross
(1573), SSI.
Robert, brother to James Kinross of Kippen-
ross (1573), S81.
Klizabeth, widow of Christopher Burn, 904.
Isabella, mother of Jasper Graham of
Blaircesnoch (1595), 1304, 1312.
Kinross, sheriff-depute of (1719), Thomas Finlay,
3089.
Kinsman ( Kynnismaii), Ale.xander, tenant in
Forthar (1725), 31ii2.
James, Serjeant of Dunfermline (1G21),
185G.
Kintorc, John, [first] Earl of (1094), 2921.
KIntore (Kentor, Kyntor) of Mount Lothian,
Mr. William (1707), 3034.
- James, burgess of Canongate (1022), 1911 :
Cristina Young, his wife, 1911.
William, Aberdeen (1504), 249.
Kinzean (Kynzane, Kyuzen), Fergus (1551), 578,
009.
lohn (1551), 578, 598.
Kippen, minister of (1629), Mr. Henry Living-
stone, 1993.
Kirk (Kirke), Andrew, in lilairhill, reader at
Muckliart (1574), 895.
Mr. .lames, sheriff-depute of Argyle and
Tarbert, notary (1605), 1492, 1070.
James, portioner of Banks of Dollar (1013),
1670.
Robert, officer of Pai.sley (165G), 2480.
Isobella (1530), 400.
Kirkhean, minister of (1078), Mr. Richard Scott,
2783.
Kirkcaldy, bailies of —
William Watson (1502), 732.
Michael Kirkcaldy (159S), 1342.
James Colliar (1025), 1902.
David Ferguson (1052), 2424.
David Durie (1009), 2046.
common clerk of (159S), Robert French,
notary, 1342.
Kirkeahly (Kiikcaldie) of the Grange, Sir William,
knight (1504), 775, 777, 800 ; Margaret, his
spouse, SI I Learmonth.
David, cook (1584), 1085.
Michael, bailie of Kirkcaldy (1598), 1342.
Thomas (1564), 777.
Janet (1584). 1072.
Kirkcudbright, J ohn M 'Lellan, Lord { 1 055), 2472.
Kirkcudbright, burgh of, bailie, Richard Carsan
(1074)^2725.
minister of (1614), Mr. Robert Glendoning,
1C98.
steward or sheriff-deputes of —
.lohn Lindsay of Auchinskeoch (1012), 162-1.
George Maxwell of Munches (r. 1055), 2090.
John M.axwell of Brackanside (1()74), 2725.
Kirkland, James, in Newmilns, deceased (1072),
2695.
Margaret, wife of .lames Wilson (15891,
1176.
Kirkmieliael, minister of (1094), Mr. James
Houston, 2927.
Kirkpatriek (Kyrkpatrie, Kyrkpatrick) of Close-
burn (Killosl)ern), Sir Thomas (1432), 109;
George, his son, 109 ; Roger, brother of Sir
Thomas, 109.
Sir Thomas, deceased (1729), 3113.
Sir Thomas, his son and heir, 3113.
of the Knock (Knok), Roger of, squire
(1443), 122.
Florence (1.505), 257.
George (1010), 1599.
Henry (1450), 129.
INDEX OF PERSONS
879
Kirkjiatrick, John, cliaml)erlain of Newliattlu
(ir)S6), 11311.
Lauroiice, Kdinliurgh (l.)49), .547.
William, servant of John Ijiack, notary
(159G), I. •!].•{.
Kirkpatrick-lJiuham, vicar of (l.")57), Mr.William
Turner, 667, 717.
I\irk])atrick-Fleming, rector of (l.")38), Peter
Steward, 4"_'S.
Kirkton (Kyrktoiin), William (l.')02), 24.").
Kirkwall, l)ailies of —
Thomas Maine (162111, Ig.Sli.
'I'homas Lentron ( 1634), 2137.
ministers at —
Mr. James Heyne (1638), 2233.
Mr. James Wallace (1683), 2816, 2817.
Kirkwood (Kirkwod) of Pilrig, GiUiert (1626),
1980.
.Sir Andrew, notary [)uljlic (15ol), 585;
curate of Cahler, 649.
.James, in Glasgow (1604), 1477.
in Fascane (1692), 2897 ; William, his
son, 2897.
Robert (1.592), 1233.
W.S. (1632), 2119,
Ronald, in Fulwodheid (1.596), 131.5.
William, notary (1666), 2ti04.
Kirlie, Koliert, officer of Paisley (1657), 2504,
2512, 2513.
Kirriemuir (Kellymure), vicar of (1572), George
Clepane, S68.
— —minister at (1613), Mr. Alexander Kinnin-
month, 1682, 1686.
Kneland, Knelland. .S'te Cleland.
Kiiold, Henry, in Sneiip (1673), 2699.
Knollys (Knollis, Knowis, KnowUs) of that Ilk,
John (1507), 264.
of Tortin (Torfyne), Robert (1522), 355,
940.
Mr. Cristall, or Christojjher, minister at
Spot(1621), 1889; and at Coldingham (1637),
2218.
James, in Rigtitt (1672), 2684.
.John, Serjeant, Linlithgow (1549), 552.
(1588), 6S7.
Patrick (1434), 113.
Friar William, knight, [ireoeptor of Tor-
phichen (1480), 180 ; Lord of St. John, 231,
264. iS'ee a/.so Torphichen.
William, in Linlithgow, deceased (1599).
1381.
Kno.\ of Ranfurlie, John (Kill), 1604.
of Sewiland, William (1605), 1487.
Alan, notary pulilic (1528), 365.
Ale.xander, siTvitor to William Menzies,
W.S. (1707), 3032.
Andrew, bishop of the Isles and jirior of
Oransay (1611), 1604.
David, in Kdinburgh, captain of the Royal
Navy, deceased (1795), 3282 : Elizabeth, his
wife, .see Knox; Harriet, their daughter,
3282.
George, brother of John of Ranfurlie (1611),
1604.
Gilbert, burgess of Edinburgh (1555), 636.
James (1515), 309.
Iviiox, James, seivitor to ,John Falconer of H.M.
Mint (1672), 2691.
Peter, tenant in Edington (1563), 752, 793.
Robert, in Dalkeith (1668), 2637.
Thomas, notary in (ilasgow (1557), 3313.
tenant in Edington (1563), 752, 793.
Uthred(1530), 380.
William, [Haddington, 1532] 388.
servant of John Crawford of Kilbirnie
(1632), 2101.
in Davieshill of Kersland (1707), 3032.
Christian, IsalicUa, and Jean, spinsters, aunts
of Captain David Knox (1795), 32S2.
Elizabeth, wife of Captain David Knox
(1795), 3282.
Kyle (Kyill, Kyll), Adam, in Edinburgh, deceased
(1574), 889, 1717.
David, smith, portioner of Lessudden (1675),
2744.
baker, burgess of Haildington, de-
ceased ( 1680), 2794, 2818, .3077: Grizel, his
wife, see Seton : (Irizel, their youngest
daughter, wife of John Smith, town clerk of
Haddington, 2794, 3077.
Donald, Edinburgh, 573.
Gavin, in Edlieburn (1610), 1598.
George, Cullane (1562), 744.
John, weaver in Kirklandhill (1578), 969.
miller in the mill of Kelsoland (16101,
1598.
Patrick (1683), 2818.
Robert, in Gullane (1587), 1 147.
Thomas, called of Hill in Lessudden (1627).
2004.
burgess of Haddington (1663), 2573.
William, in Glasgow, deceased (1604), 1477.
Isobel, wife of John Fiddes, merchant in
Maxton (1699), 2981.
Kyle Stewart, bailie-depute of (1667), Mr. James
Cunningham, 2623.
Kyiinaver (Kyunavir), Sir John, curate of Cor-
tachy (1482), 379.
Lackyb, Thomas, in Mur Perse (1575), 929.
Lafreis, Lathreis, Laufres. .SVc Lathrisk, iii/nt.
Laing (Layng), Mr. Alexander, schoolmaster in
the Canongate (1707), 3034.
Mr. .Vndrew, rector of Hoddom (1559), 709.
Archibald, A.M., notary public (1499), 238.
Archibald, merchant in Edinburgh, deceased
(1610), 1597.
.James, younger, burgess of Auchtermuchty
(1667), 2612.
John, burgess of Edinburgh, 1 1 S ; Elizabeth,
his wife (1438), US; William, their son
(1438), 118.
rector of Luss (1559), 709.
notary (15991, 1376.
— — Mr. John, keei>er of the signet ( UiO 1 ), 1415.
minister of Greenock (1617), 1780;
Mr. James, his son, 17S0.
John, weaver in Musselburgh (10.S6), 2.S47.
Patrick, portioner of .Vuchtermuchty (1602),
1422, 1912; Marg.iret, his daughter and
heir, wife of .Vlexander (iuddell, 1912.
Peter, residing in Glasgow (1554), 616.
880
CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS
Laiug, Symon, [Glasgow, ITi,')!)] 70'J.
William, pensionary, Brechin (1556), 64)S.
writer (loSi'), 1047, 104S.
■ servant of .lohii Hamilton, in Crumlat
(1603), 1431.
servitor to John Sbaw of Greenock
(IG-'D), -'031.
in Third part (1063), L'570.
— - — .^gnes, wife of Mr. Robert Scott, writer in
Kdiiilmrgh (1610), 1597.
.Margaret, wife of Andrew Scott, surgeon in
Ivlinlnirgh (1610), I5!)7.
wife of .\lexander Giddell (1639), 2256.
Lairil (Lard) of Loggie, James (16S6), •JS44.
lames, in Dciinestoun (1653), 2437.
lolm (1510), 277.
Laml) (Lambe), Adam, presbyter (1395), S2.
-Uexander (1536), 402.
Andrew, bishop of Galloway (1630), •-'072.
Henry, Serjeant of North lierwick (1589),
1193.
-rames, Brechin (1556), 64S.
in Edinburgh, deceased (1601), 146S.
tailor (1615), 1734.
.John, tailor (1557), 680.
in Cleapingtoun (1644), 2351.
in Cassiegoure (1649), 2403.
officer of Haddington (1685), 2S3S.
— merchant in Haddingtcni (1691)), 2886.
gardener in C'allander ( 1697), 2953.
I'hilip, of H.M.S. SujMk and H.M.S Andro-
meda (1782), 3256, 3279.
Richard (1438), notary public, 1 17.
Robert, Salter in Cuhoss (1592), 1229.
Thomas, notary i)ublic (1555), 636.
brother of William Lamb, and burgess
of Kirkcaldy (1584), 1072.
feu-farmer of Smeitton, Fife (1G25),
1962.
in Cassiegoure (1649), 2403.
William, notary public (1564), 774, 954,
1007.
burgess of Kirkcaldy (1579), 977,
1072; Klizabeth, his spouse, see White;
Thomas, his son, 1072.
burgess of Haddington (1653), 2439 ;
dean of guild (1680), 2794; 2818, 2876,
3077 ; .Tanet, his wife, .we Todrig ; John, his
sou, merchant, burgess of Haddington, 2818,
2875, 2.S76.
Euphame, mother of William Learmonth of
Hill (1598), i;};iS.
Lambdie, Kobert, servitor to Hugh, Viscount of
Airds (1639), 2267.
Lamberg, . . ., captain of the ship Le Mercure
(1786), 3266.
Lambert (Lambart, Lammart), James, in Burnt-
island (1612), 1639.
John, servant to William Criehton of Dry-
law, elder (1566), 797.
Duddingston (1586), 1113.
(1605), 1492.
Lamberton (Lamertoun), John of, burgess of
Inverkeithing, 82.
Lambie (Lambin, Lamby, Lambye) of Duncane,
Patrick (1506), 261.
Lambiu of Duncane, John (l.")S4), 1084.
Hector, merchant in Galston (1673), 2696.
James, St. Andrews, 1 15.
John, 115; Marjory, his daughter, spouse
of Thomas Arthurson (1435), 115.
in I'oUtdie (ICOOl, 1396.
Lambin, 15; William, his son, 15: John, son of
William, 15.
Lamont (Laniond, Lamount, Lawmont, Law-
mouth, Lawniounth) of Achaghyle, James
(1725), 3104.
of Achiusaillachc, James (1662), 2556.
of Elenehill, Henry (1564), 771; (1580),
1001 ; Isobell, his spouse, .set' Orme ; James,
his eldest son, 1001.
of luveryne, John (1530), 381.
Sir J.ames (1662), 2556.
of that Ilk, Dugald (1725), 3104.
Archibald, deceased (1821), 330(>.
John, his son ami heir, deceased, 3306.
John, Instructor to the Forces, eldest
son and heir of John, 3306.
of Monydryen, Alexander M'Sorle, nlids
(1662), 2556; Mori W'Cordadill, his wife,
2556; John, dJiax M'Sorle, his eldest son,
2566 ; Duncan, also his son, 2556.
of Stelag, Archibald, brother of Sir James
of Inneryne (1662), 2556.
Mr. Alan, citizen of St. Andrews (15431,
469, 771.
.\lr. AlUan, reader at tlie church of Dysart
(1623), 1924.
Allan, in Lundymill (16811), 2790.
Mr. Andrew, M.I). (1706), 3030.
John, in Lundymill (1680), 2790.
Norman, Cajitain (1760), 3210; Major
(1777), 3244; Lieut. -Colonel (1782), 3257.
Beatrice, wife of William Cunningham of
Westbarns (1579), 981.
Lanark, bailies of —
David Brentoun (1568), 836.
.John Weir (1602), 1429.
Robert Lockhart (1614), 1709.
common clerk of (1602), William Mowat,
notary, 1429, 1709.
sherifT-clerk (1612). .John Koberton, 1638.
Lancaster and Acfjuitane, John, Duke of. King
of Castile and Leon, 84 ; Blanch of, his
wife, 84 ; Henry, Earl of Lancaster, her
father, 84.
Laucay (Lantay), John (1567), 827. Cf. Lawtie.
Landels (Landellis), Sir Ailam, chaplain (1550),
556 [probably identical with following].
.\dam, presbyter, (ila.sgow diocese, notary
(1557), 3313; (15(i7), 830.
David, in Terbert (1629), 2045.
Lands, James, deceased, merchant, burgess of
Edinburgh ( 1 685), 2832, 2880 ; Margaret,
his wife, see Peacock ; Jean, their daughter,
wife of Daniel Nicolson, writer in Edinburgh,
2832, 2880 ; Margaret, also their daughter,
2880.
Lanerig, Christina (1550), 559; John, her son,
vee Brown.
Lang (Lauge), John, at Finlaystoun (1700), 2986.
Thomas, in Elenehill (1580), 1002.
INDEX OF PERSONS
881
Langlands (Lauglandis) of Wilton, Itoger (1512),
28S.
George, notary (1G51), 2420.
Mr. George, servitor to James Allan, W.S.
(1669), 2650.
James (1.'553), 606.
■ Richard, notary public (1408), SS.
Robert (1512), 288.
Langmore (Langmiiir, Langmure, Langmwre),
Ale.vander, in Townheid (1578), 957.
James (1552), 603, 608.
John (1618), 1810.
Robert, in Langmure (1573), 879.
burgess of Kilmaurs (1610), 1574,
1632.
Langton (Langetonn), David of, 21, 25, 31.
Langton, vicar of St. Cuthbert'a church of (1539),
Sir William Richardson, 434, 435.
curate of (1539), Kentigern Home, 434.
mini.ster at (1611), Mr. Samuel Sinclair,
1618.
Langwill, John (1599), 1385.
Lany, Walter [St. Andrews], .329.
Lanrick of Torrery, John, town-clerk of Dumfries
(1693), 29U8; (1707), 3036.
Lapraik (Lekprevik), Alexander, notary public
(15C2), 749.
John, in Grenoktouu (1565), 792.
ill Grenoktouu (1607), 1503.
Largo, laird of (1760), 3209. [James Durham.]
— — ministers at —
Mr. John Auchinleck (1605), 1483.
Mr. Andrew Auchinleck (1633), 2125, 2127.
Mr. John Auchinleck (1668), 2626.
Trustees or Patrons of Hospital at (1760),
3209.
Lascelles (Lascelis), Sir Radulph of, sheriff of
Fife (1266), 8.
Sir Kadulph de (1290), 15.
Lasynber, Thomas (1493), 217.
Latdouii, George, Dumbarton (1592), 1250.
Lathrisk (Lafreis, Lathreis, Laufres, Louthresk)
of Orky, Alexander (1511), 282.
Alexander (1489), 203.
Mr. James, writer in Edinburgh (1674),
2728.
John (1567), 826.
Robert (I486), parish clerk of Canongate
and Leith, 196.
Lathrisk, vicar of (1514), Sir William Morton,
300.
Latimer, Thomas (c. 1207), 4.
Lauchlan, the doctor (1542), 458.
Laughlane, Andrew, smith in Aith (1657), 2505.
Lauder (Laudre, Lawder, Lawdir, Lawedar,
Laweder, Lawedre, Lowedre) of Balbardy,
Gilbert (1493), 217.
William (1587), 1139; Gilbert and
James, his brothers, 1139.
of the Bass and Eddrington, Robert, knight,
justiciary of Scotland, south of Forth (1425),
81, 113(?), 114.
of Eddrington, Sir Robert (1465), 153 ;
Robert, his son and apparent heir, 1 53 ;
knight (1.504), 250.
of Bass, Robert (1519), 317, 588, 661.
5
Lauder of Bass, Robert ( 1 574), 000.
of the Bass, Mr. George (1594), 1273, 1436
1439, 1474, 1489, 1497, 2106.
of Gunsgreen, Mr. Alexander (1617), 1776,
180.5, 1822, 2029; Christina, his wife, «ee
Cla])perton ; Robert, his eldest son, 1822;
Elizabeth, wife of Robert, see. Craw of
Quhitfiold.
of Haltoun, William (1550), 569, 737; Sir
William, 882 ; George, his brother, 882.
Richard (1655), 2476.
of that Ilk, Robert (1493), 217.
of Omachie (Vmmoi|uhye), David (1519),
317.
James, fiar, 317.
of Popill, David (1465), 153 ; James, his
eldest son, 153 ; Jonet, wife of James,
153.
Sir Robert [son of Robert L. of Bass]
(1560), 722.
Adrian (1519), 317.
Alexander, burgess of Lauder (1499), 238.
in Smeaton (1563) ; Mariota, his wife,
sec Hay.
Mr. Alexander, in Coldingham (1604), 1474-
76.
Alexander, councillor in North Berwick
(1616), 1750.
servitor of Sir George Towers of
Garmilton (1635), 2164.
Andrew, servant of Robert Laxider of Bass
(1556), 601.
Bartholomew (1493), 217.
Edmond, in Clerkington, deceased (1634),
2149 ; Euphemia, his relict, see Home ;
Samuel, their son, 2149, 2150; see infra,
portioner of Coldingham.
George, brother of Sir William Lauder of
Halton(1573), 882.
in North Berwick (1650), 2414.
Gilbert of, squire (1438), 117.
Gilbert, burgess of Edinburgh (1557), 676;
Lsabella, his wife, see Mauchan.
brother-german of William Lander of
Balbardies(15S7), 1139.
servant of Mr. George of the Bass
(1594), 1273, 14.30, 1474.
Mr. Henry (1542), 465.
Hugh, messenger (1637), 2228.
Mr. James, prebendary of Fordieshaw
(1550), 572, 840, 891, 1092.
James, brother-german of William Lauder
of Balbardics (15S7), 1139.
in Newbigging (1599), 1372.
Mr. James, notary in Haddington
(1663), 2573; sheriffelerk, 2818.
James, notary (1669), 2654.
Mr. James, notary (1670), 2666.
John, burgess of Haddington (1484), 195.
archdeacon of Teviotdale, secretary of
Cardinal Beaton (1546), 512.
Edinburgh (1551), 591,1118.
Sir John, notary public (1560), 559, 717,
718, 761.
John, in Tynnincbamo (1603), 1436.
bailie of Dirleton (1613), 1693.
882
CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS
Lauder, Mr. John, servitor to Gavin Burnet, W.S.
(1655), 2475.
Jolin, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh
0663), 2571.
servitor of James Nicolson of Trabroun
(16SS), 2805.
-Mr. John, pastor at Tynninghame (1697),
2905.
minister of Eccles parish, deceased
(1729), 3114.
Patrick (1519), 317.
Richard, Edinburgh (1549), 553.
Sir Robert (1320), justiciar of Lothian, 2".
Sir Robert, younger, 32.
Robert (1480), 190.
Sir Robert, notary, Northberwick (1556),
113, 661, 664, 744, 784, 799.
Robert, in Tynninghame (1580), 994;
Captain Robert, 1035; Magdalene, his spouse,
>te Home ; George, his son, 994.
Robert, in North Berwick, notary (1588),
1164, 1193, 1325.
W.S. (1004), 1474, 1805.
portioner of C'oldingham (1624), 1958.
clerk-depute of Dundee (1670), 2066.
Mr. Robert, writer in Edinburgh (1672),
2685.
pastor at Whitekirk (1697), 2965.
Samuel, portioner of C'oldingham (1637),
2203, 2204; (1638), 2242; Margaret, his
wife, see Andrew.
Stephen (1547), 529 [probably same as
next person].
in Ratho, servitor of Sir William
Lauder of Halton (1573), 882 ; Michael, his
son, 882.
Thomas, burgess of Northberwick (1557),
113; bailie (1506), 779; 1193.
Thomas, bailie of Northberwick (1611),
1007, 1611 ; councillor (1616), 1750; John,
his son, 1607.
William, bishop of Glasgow, chancellor
(1424), 101.
(14S3), 191.
burgess of Edinburgh, deceased, 659,
1734; Alexander, his son and heir (1556),
659.
■ (1569), 842.
(1598), 1362.
Moreis, [Dunbar] deceased (1617), 1773,
1774 : William, his son, ntxl entry.
William, elder, burgess of Dunbar (1617),
1773, 1774; Margaret, his wife, ste Home;
William, his son, 1773, 1774.
notary (1617), 1779.
servant of James, third Marquis of
Hamilton (1628), 2011.
in GuUane (1635), 2178, 2181, 2183.
Mr. William, M.l)., Edinburgh (1716), 3079,
3090.
Elizabeth, wife of John Cook, Northberwick,
323.
Isabel, wife of John Telfer, writer of Ex-
chequer (1716), 3079.
Marion, wife of Thomas Otterburn of Red-
hall (1594), 1273.
Lauder, Mary, wife of John Ellem of Buttcrdean
(lOUS), 1534.
Lauderdale, John, [first] Earl of (1644), 2347,
2349.
[second] Earl of, and Duke of (1647),
2380, 2481, 2639, 2701, 2838; Dame Anna
Home, his first wife, 2380 ; Elizabeth,
Duchess of L., liis second wife (1692),
2893.
Charles, [third] Earl of (1091), 2888. Set
also Maitland of Haltoun.
Richard, (fourth) Earl of, deceased (1731),
3123 ; Lord M.aitlaud, 3103; Anne, his relict,
see Argyll and Moray.
John, [fifth] Earl of (1697), 2958, 2984,
3000.
Laufres. See Lathrisk.
Laurenson (Lourandson, Lowrison), Patrick ( 1462),
150.
Robert, Serjeant, Edinburgh (1479), 176.
Lavenax. Set Lennox.
Laverock ( Lavciok ), Alan, bailie (1492) of Berwick-
on-Tweed, 208.
David, Edinburgh (1462), 147, 176.
Law (Lau, Lawe), in or of Roughdyke, John (1610),
1595, 1883, 1884.
Alexander (102.')), 1962.
in Kinnesswood (1783), 3258,
Andrew, in Dysart (l.')N7), 1148.
notary, servitor of John Arnot, com-
missary-clerk of St. Andrews (1633), 2127,
2160, 2219.
Archibald (1598), 1362.
George, in Kinnesswood (1783), 3258.
James, ' quenis serjand' in Ayrshire (1551),
590.
in Inefer or Inzievar (1578), 970.
Mr. James, minister (1587), 1148, 1149;
bishop of Orkney (1614), 1704; archbishop
of Glasgow (1617), 1768,1769; (1619), 1596,
set p. 755; 18.30, 1831, 1881 ; Marion, his
[first] wife, see Dundas ; Mr. James, his son,
1768, 1769, 1596, see p. 755 ; 1830.
servitor of the archbishop of Glasgow
(1617), 1768, 1590, seep. 7.")">.
notary (1620), 1830, 1881.
James, maltman in Dysart (1631), 2097.
weaver in Old Aberdeen (1668), 2635.
John, Glasgow (1557), 3313.
in Balsusuey (1584), 1072.
in Spittall ('l.587), 1148, 1149.
(1587), 1148; Margaret, his wife, «ee
Strang ; Mr. James, their son, afterwards
archbishop of Glasgow, see supra.
in Rouilulyk, see above.
in .Markinch (1650), 2489; John, his
son, 2489.
Michael (1587), 1148.
— — Robert (1502), "31.
senior, burgess of Anstruther Easter
(1671), 2671, 2673.
Stephen, [Edinburgh] 292.
William, Kirkcaldy (1562), 732.
Margaret, wife of John Mure in Kirkcaldy
(1598), 1342.
(Lawe) Nicholas del (1359), 47.
INDEX OF PERSONS
883
Lawrie (Laurie, Lawry, Lawrye) of Maxwelltown,
Stephen, doceased (17U8), 332IJ ; Mariota,
his relict, (kceaseil, see Carson ; Agnes, their
daughter, 332').
Alexander, cordiner in Falkirk (1701), 2991 ;
Elizabeth Johnstone, his wife, deceased,
2991.
Blase (1574), 887.
George, serjeant of Edinburgh (1643), 2331.
Hector, in Coldingham (1622), 19ilt>.
James, in Duns (10.53), 2434.
John, in Highriggs (163.')), 2104.
Serjeant of Dumfermline (1659), 2538.
Thomas, servant of John Brown in Gorgie
Mill (16U6), 1494.
in Poketsleiff, Edinburgh (1608), 1529,
1772, 1858, 1861, 1983; James, his son
(1621), 1858, 1861.
William, in Ingliston, deceased (1657), 2499;
Margaret, his widow, see Cricbton of Craw-
fordston ; .John, their eldest son, 2499.
Marion, wife of John Crichton of Crawford-
ston (1657), 2499.
Lawson (Lauson, Lausone, Lawsone), in Humbie,
James (1534), 395 ; of Humbie (Huudby),
434, 544 ; William, his brother, 544.
Robert (1573). 885, 1113.
Alexander, servitor to .James Logan, notary
(1570), 856.
notary (1572), 866, 867, 1058-60,
1099, 1138, 1162, 1180, 1181 ; clerk of the
regality of Torphichen (1601), 1418.
in Niddry (1602), 1428.
Andrew, merchant (1627), 1995.
David, Edinburgh (1462), 148.
Gavin, in Xewmilns (1675), 2746.
Mr. George (1633), 2128.
James, burgess, Edinburgh (1563), 750.
in Easter Duddingston (1631), 2076.
servant of Robert Colville of Ochiltree
(1738), 3138; (1746), 3166.
John, Dalkeith (1521), 328.
(1532), .384.
Edinburgh (1552), 602, 617, 1745.
Dalkeith, deceased (1622), 1909, 2491.
in Leith, deceased (1633), 2126, 2281.
John G., in Dundee (1695), 2930.
Mr. Richard (1481), 184, 192; of Hieriggs,
clerk of justiciary, 250.
Richard, archdeacon of Sodor or the Isles
(1536), 402, 421, 426.
Mr. Robert, vicar of Ecclcsgreig (Eglisgreg)
(1521), 330, 441.
Robert, A.M., notary public (1528), 370.
■ Sir Robert, notary (l.")39), 434.
Mr. Robert, tutor of Humbie (1615), 1727.
Walter, notary (1569), 846.
William, bailie of Edinburgh (1554), 392,
617.
servant to the laird of Edmonstone
(1615), 1727.
servant of Dame Janet Lawson, Lady
Ednam (1642), 2301.
Elizabeth, or Bessie, spouse of Robert
Cunningham, Dalkeith (1556), 653-55, 1040,
1043 ; Isobella, Dalkeith, her sister, 653-56.
Lawson, Janet, wife of Robert Cunningham (1616),
1745.
Dame .Jonet, Lady Ednam (1642), 2301.
Lawtie (Lawtay, Lawte, Lawty), Adam, notary,
writer in Edinburgh (1595), 1294, 1319,
1332, 1.389, 1455, 3314.
Da^^d(1481), 182.
notary public (1559), 706, 752, 764.
James, burgess of CuUen (1634), 2152.
Thomas (1481), 182.
William, servant of James Semple of Mill-
bank (1606), 1494.
Laycock (Lacok), .John, canon of Dunkeld (1506),
260.
Learmonth (Leirmont, Leirmonth, Lermond,
Lermonth)of Balcomie, Sir John (1620), 1838.
Sir James, his son (1620), 1838, 2418 ;
Margaret, his wife, see Sandilands.
of Dairsie, James, provost of St. Andrews
(1528), 368.
Patrick (1554), 623; Sir Patrick,
provost of St. Andrews (1572), 871.
James, provost of St. Andrews (158-),
1012, see p. 755.
of Hill, William (1598), 1338; Margaret,
his wife, see Hepburn ; Euphame Lamb, his
mother, 1338.
of Kingston, William (1434), 113, 116(?).
of St. Nicolas, Mr. Robert, advocate (1611),
3314.
Archibald, in Haddington (1610), 1580.
Mr. David, writer in Edinburgh (1667),
2615.
George, burgess of Haddington (1663), 2573.
.James, president, St. Andrews (1572), 871.
Mr. .James, provost of the collegiate church
of St. Mary Virgin in St. Andrews (1576),
943.
John, citizen of St. Andrews (1481), 181,
194.
Sir John, rector of Torrance (1550), 5.57,
558.
chaplain of St. Servan in Dunning
(1566), 803.
John, messenger (1598), 1338.
notary (1614), 1711.
servant to Mr. Richard Cass, W.S.
(1620), 1829, 1843; W.S. (1623), 1930, 1931,
1975, 2112, 2170, 2172, 2385 ; Richard, his
son (1648), 2385.
writer in Edinburgh, also designed
serWtor to Mr. Thomas Learmonth, advocate
(1669), 264.3. 2700, 2777, 2866; Margaret,
his wife, lee Watherston.
Robert of (1438), 118.
Robert, burgess of St. Andrews (1504),
248 ; David, his son, 248.
Mr. Robert, in St. .Vndiews (1626). 1982.
Robert, bailie of Haddington (1632). 2121.
Mr. Thomas, advocate, Edinburgh (1656),
2486, 2493, 2607, 2642, 2711, 2777, 2782,
2866.
William of (1447), 125.
William, burgess of Crail (1596), 1316.
Margaret, wife of Sir William Kirkcaldy of
Grange (1564), 775, 777.
884
CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS
George, burgess of
565 ; Sir William,
553.
Leask, William, in Aberdeen (1024), 1941.
Le brun. Sir I'hilip, 9. Cf. Brown.
Lecky (Leckie, Leckye) of Derscheris, Walter
(1G30), 2001, 2002.
of Greenside, William (1762), 3213.
of that Ilk, Walter (1570), 937, 19.36.
Alexander (1623), 1936.
James, in Bo'ness (1623), 1926, 2217 ; Mar-
garet, his wife, see Young.
John, servitor to Wiliam Baillie, tiar of
Carnbrue (16.34), 2139.
Robert (1576), 937.
Lee, Galfridof la(13I9), 25.
Leech (Leche, Leich, Leiche),
Edinburgh (1549), 553,
hie brother, canon of Jedburgh (1549
Henry, in Rutherglen (1605), 14S2.
John (1540), 448.
Mr. Robert, notary public (1558), 685.
Elizabeth, wife of Alexander Paterson, Inver-
ness (152S), 367.
Margaret, deceased, wife of James Inglis,
burgess of Edinburgh (1579), 985.
Leggatt, John, baker in Stirling (1661), 2552.
Leighton (Liehtoun, Lychtoun) of Kynnard,
Walter (1496), 229.
of Uaan (Howlshavin, Wolfishavyn), Walter
(1496), 227, 228, 290.
Patrick, provost of Jlontrose (1624), 1941.
Robert, bishop of Dunblane (1066), 2600.
Leiper (Leaper, Lepar, Leper), Andrew, in Kirkton
of Arbuthnot (1589), 1184, 1388, 1749.
James, burgess of Inverbervie, deceased
(1574), 902, 1110; Jheromius, bis son, 902.
John (1501), 241.
in Kingborn (1571), 860, 1749.
bailie of Inverbervie (1616), 1751.
Robert, burgess of Inverbervie (1601), 1421 ;
(1610), 1749, 1751.
Thomas, in .\uchinroughlane (1585), 1 107.
— in Smiddiehill (1009), 1550.
Stonehaven, deceased (1688), 2869.
William, bailie of Inverbervie (1571), 860,
1011, 1023, 11S4, 1201, 1749.
in Auchinroughlane (1585), 1 1U7.
in St. Andrews (1637), 2208.
Leishman, Patrick, in Randiegate (1701), 2991.
Thomas, overseer at Callander (1768), 3224.
Leith, John, in SwordcU (15SS), 1 158.
Mr. John, notary public (1594), 1275, 1276.
Leith, deacon, brethren, and craftsmen of the
cordiuar craft in (1550), 562.
Fraternity of St. Crispin and Crispinineani
in (1.550), .562.
Incorporation of cordinars at (1785), 562.
ministers at —
Mr. David Lindsay [also bishop of Ross]
(1.580), 1011, 1749.
Mr. David Lindsay (1610), 1571, 1696.
Mr. John Cranston (1623), 1933.
— South, ministers of —
Mr. John Shaw (1711), 3060.
Mr. William Brown (1711), 3060.
reader at (1657), Mr. David Aldinston, 2506.
Lekprevik. .See Lapraik.
Lpmmcll, John (l.'iCni, 703.
Lennox (Lavenax, Lenox), Duncan, Earl of (1385),
69.
— — Alan and Alexander of (1.385), 69.
Matthew [Stewart, second] Earl of, 164,
232, 233, 234.
Charles, [fifth] Earl of (1575), 781, see
p. 755.
Esme, Earl, first Duke of, commendator of
Arbroath (1580), 1005, 1040, 1043.
Ludovic, [second] Duke of (1594), 1279, 1283,
1.381, 142.3, 1S09.
James, Duke of (1029), 20.38, 2190.
and Richmond, Esme, Duke of (1655), 2475,
2478 ; Marie, Duchess of Lennox, bis mother,
2475, 2478.
Charles, sixth Duke of (1663), 2568.
Lennox of Blairinschogill, John (1627), 1993.
of Irlandtoun, Robert (1674), 2725.
Lieut.-General Lord George Henry (1783),
.3201.
James, servitor of Mr. Alexander Guthrie,
clerk of Edinburgh (1612), 1641, 1733.
John, in Coldingham (1577), 952.
Umphra (1575), 926.
Walter, gardener in Aberuchil (1739), 3146,
3150.
Leotron, Thomas, bailie of Kirkwall (1634),
2137.
Leo the Tenth, Pope, 305.
Leodat of that same (1270-90), 14.
Leonard, Cardinal of St. Eufame, Pap.al Peni-
tentiary (1514), 301.
Leonard, James, merchant in Aberdeen (1694),
2921.
Leslie (Lesle, Lesley, Lesly) of Balqiihain, John
(1571), 863.
Patrick Count (1707), 3039.
of Birdsbauk, William, apparent (1637),
2227.
of Cheppeltoun, Leonard (1650), 2413.
of Ciuilee, William, commendator of Sweet-
heart Abbey (1592), 123.-).
of Gedloche, Walter (16.50), 2413.
of Hauchs, John, deceaseil (1057), 2510.
of Middiltoun, John (10.50), 241.3.
of Morclache, John (1033), 2132.
of Pitcajile, Alexander (1570), 850 ; Robert,
his son, 850.
of Nether Glen of Rothes, Andrew (1650),
2413.
of Urquhill, George (1571), 863.
Alexander, notary (1032), 2103.
bailie of Elgin (1032), 2109.
writer in Edinburgh (1651), 2418;
W.S., 2642.
Allan, in Coldounbeidis (1615), 1740.
Andrew, in Kinminaties (1039), 2205.
David, in Linlithgow (1599), 1380; Alex-
ander, his son, 13S0.
portioner of Auchtermuchty (1667),
2612.
George (1570), 852.
burgess of Crail (1032), 2103.
Mr. George, minister at Holyrood, deceased,
3055 ; Elizabeth, his wife, xec Charters ;
Henry, their son, also deceased (1710), .3055.
INDEX OF PERSONS
885
Leslie, James, messenger (1656), 2491.
John (14.SI), 1 83.
bishop of Raphoe, in Ireland (16-41),
229:$ ; bishop of Clogher (1664), 2581.
■ in Falkland (1G67), 2612.
Mr. John, servitor to Alexander Leslie,
W.S. (1669), 2642.
Mr. Leonard, rector of Aberlour (1570-71),
851, 853; and commendator of 'Cupar'
[Coupar-Angus], 861, 86.3, 892, 893, 973;
Walter, bis natural son, 851, 853, 861, 863,
892, 89.3, 897 ; Leonard, 863, 892, 893, 897,
and Archibald, 863, also his natural sons ;
Klizabeth Ramsay, mother of Leonard,
younger, 892.
Patrick, burgess of Aberdeen (1504), 249.
in liarbachlaw (1599), 138(t.
Peter, rector of Craighouse (1558), 688.
Robert [1.532], 386.
Sir Walter of. Earl of Ross, 65, 70.
Walter of (1489), 2U3.
Walter, canon of Dunkeld (1515), 308.
William of (1489), 203.
Mr. William, sub-principal of King's College,
Aberdeen (1628), 2016.
— William, servitor to Dame Anne Ramsay,
Countess of Dundee (1670), 2666.
Christina, wife of James Kincaid, younger
of that Ilk (1582), 1047, 1048.
Mrs. Grizel, wife of Thomas Drummond of
Logiealmond (1725), 3105.
Janet, lady of Nauchtan (1584), 1072.
• Jean, wife of Thomas Dempster of Auch-
tirles (1590), 1109.
Lessells (Lessallis, Lessillis), John, citizen in St.
Andrews (1592), 1246.
■ late dean of guild in Haddington
(1689), 2875.
Robert, maltman, burgess of Dysart (1631),
2097.
William (1512), 290.
servitor to John Scrimgeour of Dudope
(1612), 1664.
Marion, wife of Andrew Bonar in Freertoun,
290.
Lessudden, vicar of (1578), John Turnbull,
969.
Letliam (Letharae), Mr. .lolin, sub-dean of the
collegiate churcli of the Holy Trinity near
Edinburgh (1536), 402.
Lethane, Mr. Adam (1551), 585.
Lethnot, rector of (1496), Mr. Henry Carmicbael,
229.
Lettrik, David, citizen of Glasgow (1557), 668.
Leven, David, [third] Earl of (1693), 2914.
David, [sixth] Karl of (1779), 3248.
Levington (Levintoune, Leweynton, Lewynton) of
Saltcoats, John (1538), 424, 425 ; John, his
son, 424.
John (1554), 619, 620, 744.
George, 917 (!) ; (1578), 962, 995, 1018,
1055.
Patrick, api>.irent (1578), 962, 967, 972,
979, 1064, 1073; of S., 1147, 1178, 1179,
1693, 2178, 2181 ; Marion, his wife, see
Fawside.
Levington of Saltcoats, Mr. Patrick (1620), 1842,
191.3, 2018, 2020, 2041, 2042, 2062.
Alexander (1542), 458, 573.
Christopher (1554), 619, 974.
George (1538), 425.
brother of late Patrick
Saltcotta (16.35), 2178, 2181.
Levington of
hancellor
James, bishop of Dunkeld, 184;
(1483), 189.
in Dirleton (1635), 2178.
John (1494), 219.
(1531), 383.
in Drem (1587), 1147, 1693; John,
his son and heir, 1693.
bailie of North Berwick (1647), 2379.
WiUiam (1554), 619.
Lewars (Leweris), Thomas, in Lairdlauch (1618),
1798, 1799.
Lewis (Lowas, Lewis, Lowys, Lues), John, in
Torbyrn-major (1491), 379.
Dalkeith (1556), 653-55.
in Crookston (1662), 2557.
Mr. Ninian (1640), 2281, 2528 ; Katherine,
his wife, ae.e M'Call.
Robert (1514), .304.
Walter (1318), 22.
Leyham, Hugh of (13u3), 19.
Leyne, Edward, in Musselburgh (1576), 939.
Leys, Matilda de, prioress (1434) of the convent
of Northberwick, 1 1 3.
(Leyis) James, in Str.atharlie (1633), 2127.
Paul (1546), 517.
Liberton (Libbertoun), John, merchant, burgess
of Edinburgh (1719), 3087.
William of (1420), bailie of Edinburgh, 97,
118, 137.
Lichtbody, James, burgess of Glasgow (1598),
1338.
Liddell (Liddale, Liddel, Lyddalc, Lyddell) of
Braidstaue (ISradestaue), .John (1452), 135;
Christian of, bis spouse, 135; Gilbert of, his
brother, 135.
Ale.xander, Dalkeith (1556), 644.
• in Snaden (1611), 1616.
Andrew, tailor in Stirling (1597), 1336.
David, in Lochtilloch (1630), 2057 ; William,
his son, 2057.
James (1575), 931.
John (1546), 514.
tailor in Limekills (1619), 1818.
Robert, in Leith (1634), 2149.
William, ironsmith (1018), 1795.
Lidderdalc (Lidderdaill) of St. Mary's Isle, Thomas
(1674), 272.5.
Andrew, burgess of Selkirk (1675), 2744,
2811, 281 2 ; Anna, his wife, set Riddell.
Sir William (1557), 670.
Lightfoot (Ligbtfote), (iiles (1601), 1416.
Lilburn (Lilburne) of Leverchild, James (1532),
387.
Edward of (1425), 102.
Sir John of, knight (1316), 20.
John, sijuire (1483), 190.
Richard of (1425), 102.
Thomas (1516), 312.
Richard, esquire (1451), 132.
8S6
CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS
Lilburn, Koger (1516), 312.
— William of (1425), 102.
Lill, Andrew, Berwickshire (l.").')4), 626.
Lillie, James, in Freuchie Mill (1621), 1888.
Matthew (1.568), 831-33.
Robert, in Newton (1621), 1888.
Mr. Thomas, in Old Aberdeen (166S), 2635.
Lill, Robert, deceased (1615), 1734.
Lincludcn, provosts of the collegiate church of —
George Hepburn (1499), 238.
George Mcr.schell (1538), 426.
Mr. Robert Douglas, 1467.
provost and college of (1644), 2342.
(Linclowdane) collegiate church of, canons
of (1516-26)— Mr. Andrew Makbrek, Sir
James Cunynghame, Thomas Byrkniyr, John
Walker, Roger Walker, David ilagee, Henry
Marsar, John Cunyngham, and Thomas
Erskine.
Lind of Gorgie, George, merchant in Edinburgh
(1712), 3063; Jean, his wife, see Mont-
gomery.
— — Jane, in Newhaven (1711), 3060.
Lindores, abbots of —
Henry (1515), 308.
John [Philp], 423, 434, 43.5, 441.
Patrick [Leslie], commendator and lord of
(1600), 150U.
Lindores (Lindoris), John, in Home (1621), 1862.
Lindsay of Byres (liiris), John (1421), 99.
. -,lohn, [first] Lord (1452), 13.3.
Patrick, [fourth] Lord (1514), 300.
James, [seventh] Lord (1593), 1261.
John, [eighth] Lord (1604), 1470; of Auchter
Struther, 2160, 2264.
Lindsay (Lindesai, Lindesay, Lyndesay, Lyndis-
say, Lyndsay) of Auchinskeoch, John (1598),
1347, 1620 ; steward-depute of Kirkcudbright
(1612), 1624.
of Balcarras, Mr. John, deceased (1602),
3314 ; John, his eldest son and heir, deceased,
3314 ; David, also his son, and heir to both,
3314.
of Balgays, David (1626), 1977.
of Barcloy, James (1598), 1347, 1.522.
of Bonhill (Bonyll), Mungo (1629), 2038.
of Brodland, Alexander, franktenementer
(1609), 1550, 1551; Sarah, his wife, see
Strachan.
John, his son .and heir, 1 55 1 ; Katherine,
his wife, see Strachan.
of Cairncurran Hill, Alexander (1558), 685.
of Corsbasket, Robert (1537), 416; Janet,
his wife, see Ross.
of Covington (Colbanton), Mr. James, rector
of Douglas (1443), 122.
John (1483), 191.
John (1550), 569.
of DowhUl, James (1594), 1291.
■ of Dunrod, Robert, templar-bailie (1543),
473, 474.
Robert, younger, his son and heir,
473-75, 779.
Alexander (1.596), 1311.
Alexander, younger (1597), 1333.
of Dynnynno, Mr. Jerome (1615), 1732.
Lindsay of Fairgirth, James (1598), 1347 ; James,
his son and heir-apparent, 1347.
of Kilburnie, Patrick (1677), 2769.
of Kinnettles, David (1627), 1997; Thomas
and John, his sons, 1997.
of Kirkforthar, Patrick, liar (1596), 1310.
John (1708). 3048.
of Loges, Thomas (1550), 560.
of Maynis, Roger (162S), 2014.
John (1658), 2524.
of the Mount, Sir David, lyon king of arms
(1593), 1261 ; Andreiv, his brother, 1261.
of Overshiels, J.imes (1597), 1333, 1334;
Gavin, his son, 1333, 1334 ; Isobella, wife of
Gavin, see Shaw.
Mr. William, son of Gavin, minister of Dieg-
hom, see iiij'ra.
of Pitcruvie, John, knight (1511), 282.
of Pitscandly, Mr. David (1637), 2209.
of Pitterlie, Alexander (1637), 2213; Alex-
ander and William, his sons, 2213.
of Pyetstoun, Davi<l (1627), 1997.
of Shiels, Alexander, younger (1597), 1333.
of Vicarlands, Robert, notary (1597), 1333,
1507.
of Wauchope, James (1611), 1620.
of Wavne, David, deceased (1622), 1905.
of Wormiston, Mr. Patrick (1639), 2266;
Robert, his son, 2266.
Sir Alexander, lord of Glenesk, justiciary
north of Forth (1380), 65; John, his son,
65.
Alexander of, knight (1392), 379.
Alexander (1434), 1 13.
canon of Aberdeen (1492), 212.
(1.504), 379.
[Perth, 1525], .351.
'Sanders,' or Alexander (1532), 385.
Alexander, burgess of Perth (1536), 410.
(1537), 416.
(1540), 448.
servant of Alexander, E.arl of Glencairn
(1551), 586.
portioner of Kethick (1598), 1354;
Agnes, his wife, see Lyell.
his son and heir-apparent, 1354 ; Cris-
tina, his wife, see Barclay.
Mr. Alexander, servitor to Patrick Lindsay,
archbishop of Glasgow (1636), 2187-
Andrew, brother of Walter, precejttor of
Torphichen (1534), 393, 405, 506.
(1586), 1117-
at Mill of Feme (1640), 2283.
Archibald, ' cantor ' and canon of Aberdeen
(1492), 212.
(1542), 459.
Dunkeld (1.550), 560.
servitor to John Hutton, notary (1621 ),
1860.
Cuthbert, residing at the church of St.
Mungo (1586), 112.5.
David of, knight (1392), 379.
David (1488), 198.
[Dirleton], 321.
(1532), 388.
Finhaven (1.5.56), 648.
INDEX OF PERSONS
887
Liadsay, Mr. David, miniater at Leith (1580),
1011, 1749. Also bishop of Ross.
David, brother of Patrick Lindsay, younger
of Kirlcforthar (1596), 1.310.
in Cupar (1605), 1478.
-Mr. David, minister at Leith (1610), 1571,
1606.
David, bishop of Brechin (1G-2;J), 1465, l'(l66.
Mr. David, rector of Kestalrig (16-23), 1933.
notary (1637), 2208.
— in Holyrood (1693), 2915.
Mr. Henry, chaplain (1502), 243.
Henry, brothergerman of late David Lind-
say of Wayne (1622), 1905.
Colonel Henry, Craignathrow (1637), 2216 ;
deceased (1642), 2306.
Sir .James, lord of Crawfurd (1380), 65.
James of, knight (1392), .379.
Mr. James (1537), 4)6.
James (1540), 448.
Sir James (1540), 448.
James, notary jmblic (1541 ), 449, 746.
Sir James, chaplain (1550), 558.
■ Mr. James, bailie of Edinburgh (1558),
392.
James (1574), 902.
in Innerbervie (1589), 1 184.
portioner of Quarel-edg-steid (1622),
1913.
in Gourock (1641), 2298.
Braeminzion, deceased (1735), 3129;
Robert, his son and heir, 3129, 3130.
John, notary public (1565), 789.
— Mr. John, rector or parson of Menmuir
(1569), 840 ; senator of the College of Justice
(1584), 1088; 1514.
John, in Carnock (1617), 1763.
notary (1629), 2034, 2261, 2283.
Mr. John, minister at Aberlemno (1637),
2213; John, his son, 2213.
John, in Brechin (1639), 2261 ; Patrick, his
son, 2261.
Sir John, K.B., deceased (1642), 2306 ; Jean,
his daughter, 2306.
John, [Haddington] deceased (1680), 2794.
writer at Kirkhouse of Bonhill (1702),
2999
- Mr. Laurence (1546), 506.
- Patrick, brother of David, Master of Craw-
ford (1557), 673.
(1564), 766.
■archbishop of Glasgow (1636), 2187,
2188, 2195, 2257.
servant of Robert Fletcher of Ballinscho
(1642), 2306.
- Robert, brother of Alexander Lindsay,
younger of Shiels (1597), 1333, 1334.
- Mr. Robert, minister at Crawfordjohn (1624),
1951.
- Robert, merchant in Kirkcaldy (1652), 2424.
- Mr. Robert, notary (1669). 2645, 2656.
- Robert, servant of the Countess of Rothes
(1698), 2974.
-Thomas (1528), 369.
in Leith (1588), 1167: Barnard, his
sou, 1167.
Lindsay, Thomas, merchant, burgess of Kdinburgh
(1615), 1724, 2187, 2266 ; -Mr. .Alexander, his
son, 2266.
servitor to Thomas Finlay, sheriflf-
depute of Kinross (1719), 3089.
Walter, knight, preceptor of Torphichen
(1532), 385, 3S8, 389, 393, 398, 40.5, 421,
426, 445, 448, 455, 470, 472, 473, 480, 496,
506, 513, 5(;i. Sve also Torphichen.
William (1462), 144.
in Restalrig (1568), 831-33.
formerly in Turriff, now in Nether
Kinminnitie (1598), 1343.
citizen of Brechin (1604), 1405.
Eyemouth (1629), 2029.
Mr. William, minister of Dreghorn, son of
Gavin Lindsay, supra (1629), 2031, 2161,
2246, 2271 ; Margaret, his wife, .see Cunning-
ham.
Alison (1545), 494.
Elizabeth, wife of William Philp of Brierie-
hill (1623), 1932.
Helen, wife of Charles Dempster of Balronye
(1566), 813, 816.
Janet, lady of Balvaird, mother of William
Murray of Letter-Bannachty (1557), 671.
- — — Jean, wife of William Home of the Kirk-
lands of Home (1637), 22u3, 2204, 2218,
2242, 2343.
Margaret, wife of Henry Polwart (1540),
445, 448.
Linlithgow, Alexander, [second] Earl of (1631),
2087,2113.
George, [third] Earl of (1677), 2769, 2796,
2842, 2902.
George, [fourth] Earl of, hia son, 2901, 2902 ;
eldest brother of Alexander, Earl of Callendar
(1696), 3317.
and Callendar, James, Earl of, nephew of
George (1696), 3317; (1697). 2955; (1699),
2982; 3189, 3192, 3224.
provosts of burgh of —
Henry Forrest (1545), 490, 621, 715.
James Hamilton at the West Port (1599),
1381.
bailies of —
Peter Newlands (1549). 552.
Adam Bucknay (1697), 296.3.
Carmelite Friars at. .SVt Friars.
Linlithgow, sheriff of, James Cochrane of Barbach-
law (1626), 1976.
sheriff and burgh clerk of (1611), Robert
Ker, 1601. See Kerr.
Linton (Lintoun, Lyuton, Lyntoun). Mr. .James,
servitor to Thomas Hamilton, Karl of Mel-
rose (1619), 1824. IS25: (1621), 1871.
Robert, in D.ilkeith (1621), 1873, 1887,
1909, 2002, 2147, 2148, 2170, 2491 ; Janet,
his wife, sir Matheson.
William, deceased (1580), 1008.
Dalkeith (1622), 1909.
Linton, vicars of —
James Schoriswood (1.543), 476.
Thomas Somerville (1586), 1126.
Lintrathen, minister at (1631), Mr. James Sanders,
I 2080,2081.
S8S
CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHAHTh:RS
Lisle, Philip, Viscount (1664), 2581.
Lisle (lie Insula) Sir Robert (ISoO-TO), 10.
(de Insula) Kobert, of Wodburn (1365), 53 ;
Marie, bis wife, sn Athole.
(de Insula) Robert, his son an<l heir, 53 ;
Robert, his sou, 53.
William, knight (1516), 312.
Lisle-Adam, Brother Philip de Villers-, Master of
the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem, Malta
(1533), 389, 393, 421,426.
Lismore, bishops of. See also Argyll.
— — deans of —
Malcolm Johnson (1458), 143.
Mr. Neil (Campbell (I. ".42), 4.".S.
archdeacon of, John Makcavv ( 1 547), 485, 528.
Liston (Li.ftoun), Andrew, in the Myreside of
Over Merchiston (1583), 1060, 1552.
John, in Falkirk (1652), 2421.
Robert, squire (1480), 180.
Lithgow (Lythgow), Gideon, printer in Edinburgh
(1685), 2828.
James, servitor to the Earl of Haddington
(1630), 2059, 2240.
John, writer in Edinburgh (1675), 2744.
Walter, in Dalkeith (1656), 2497.
Litsoun, Ninian (1584), 1U85.
Litster (Litstar), Alexander, notary public (1594),
1276.
Andrew, miller in Orkiemill (1749), 3179.
— — Sir James, presbyter (1551 ), 579.
Robert, notary (1686), 2847, 2853.
Stevin, prior of Holyrood (1568), 834.
William, [Kettle] 332.
Margaret (1522), 332.
Little (Litil, Litill, Littill, Lytil, Lytill, Lyttill),
Adam, burgess of Edinburgh (1552), 601.
Mr. Clement (1555), 630.
Clement, Edinburgh (1564), 777.
George, in Leith, deceased (1632), 2112.
James, in Torphichen (1556), 652.
iuGullane(1587), 1147.
John, GuUane (1538), 424, 425; Janet, his
spouse, see Forrest.
(1549), 554.
notary public (1551), 588.
burgess of Edinburgh (1552), 601.
notary public (1564), 780.
(1593), 12.55.
Robert, in Gullane (1544), 486, 620, 677,
679, 842, 917, 919, 921, 962; John, his son
(1575), 917, 919-21, 923, 962-65, 967, 1147.
Roland (1505), 254.
Simon (1544), 488.
William (1555), 630.
provost of Edinburgh (1586), 1U2,
1131; (1592), 1247.
Gullane, deceased (1589), 1178.
in Edinburgh (1598), 1338, 1597;
skinner, 2803.
Helen, wife of Hugh Broune, Edinburgh
(1555), 630.
Janet, wife of John Barton of Craigies, 465,
540.
Littlejohn (Litiljohn, Litiljohne), Adam, notary
public (1592), 2903, see p. 755; 1263, 1472,
1483.
Littlejohn, Alexander, notary (1599), 1379, 1723,
2125.
Andrew (1610), 1583.
David, in Cuthlic (1575), 910.
John, clerk of the stewartry of Fife, notary
(1622), 1912, 2256.
William, hirer, burgess of Montrose (1679),
2788.
Livingstone (Leuingston, Levingstoun, Lewiu-
striun, Lewvnstone) of Ahereorn, John
(1574), 898, 899, 968, 1078, 1202 (?) ; Eliza-
beth, his wife, see tlarmichael.
— — of Hallintone, James (1506), 258.
Thomas (1623), 1926.
— -of Balrowny, Patrick (1629), 2034, 2065,
2261, 2283, 2284 ; Patrick, younger, his son,
2065, 2067, 2283, 2284, 2448 : .«ee of Mure-
ton ; Annas, wife of younger Patrick, nee
Symmer ; David, also his son, see hdoir ;
Allan, the younge.st sou (1630), 2065,2067,
2261.
David, 2065, 2067 ; (1640), 2283, 2284,
2448, 2530, 2788; . . . Ogilvie, his wife,
2448 ; Patrick, his sou, 2788.
of Beldataiie, John (1452), 133.
of Belstane, Alexander (1624), 1950.
of Benhdlme, Patrick, now in Muretoun
(1653), 2448. See also of Balrowuie, sujtra.
of Craigingall, William (1645), 2361 ; Alex-
ander, his son, 2361 ; Susanna, wife of
Alexander, see Walker.
[of Craigs], see Dunipace.
of Culter, William (1630), 2053, 2054, 2058 ;
Helen, his wife, see Livingstone of West-
quarter.
[of Dunipace], Mr. Alexander (1.548), 545;
Elizabeth, his wife, see Hepburn of Craigs.
of Dunipace, John (1607), 1514, 1516, 1661.
Sir David, baronet (1629), 2044.
of Gardoche, George (1653), 2442.
of Glentirran, Sir James (1771), 3229.
of Haining, John, deceased (1681), 2797;
James, his son, deceased, brother-german of
George Livingstone of Whiteridge, 2797.
of Jerviswood, William (1628), 2019.
of Kilsyth, Sir William (1590), 1202, 1431.
of King's Cramond, John (1611), 1614.
of Kiirkland, John (1670), 2661, 2767,
2797.
of Manerston, Henry (1432), 110; Margaret,
his sister, see Scougal.
James, deceased (1698), 2974; Eliza-
beth Scott, his relict, deceased, 2974.
of Milnhills, Norman, sherifif- depute of
Stirling (1657), 2508. 2758, 3192.
Alexander, deceased (1752), 3192;
Alexander, his eldest son and heir, 3192.
of Mureton, Patrick (1653), 2448, 2585,
2588 ; see of Balrownie and Benholme, supra ;
George, his eldest son, 2588; Patrick and
James, also his sons, 2585.
of Parkhall, Alexander, younger (1681),
2797.
of Tartarrane, Gabriel (1579), 990.
in Westquarter, Alexander (1559), 707 ; of
Westquarter, 886,
INDEX OF PP:RS0NS
889
Livingstone of West(niarter, Robert, his son
(1574), 88G, 914, I8:2ii, 183;).
Alexander, 1828, 18:55; (1G2S), 2011,
2053, 2087 ; Robert, his brother, see infra ;
Margaret, his wife, .*fe Mitldleton ; Helena,
his only daughter and heir, wife of William
Livingstone of Culter, 2011, 20.53, 2054,
2058, 2421, 2442, 21)01. See next entry.
William, formerly of Culter, x-upra
(16.32), 2113 ; Sir William, 2421, 2442, 2.108,
2601, 2878 : Helen, his wife, «ce ahore.
James, their eldest son, 20G1, 2878,
2953; Sir .James, knight baronet (1701),
2991, 2993.
of Whitetield, James (1629), 2034.
— — • of Whiteridge, George, glazier, burgess of
Edinburgh (1081), 2797.
Mr. Alexander, Lhaplain of the Chapel of St.
Anthony, near Edinburgh (1537), 418.
— — Alexander, in Manuell (1500), 715.
Mr. Alexander, advocate (101 S), 1807 ; Paul,
his son, 1S07.
Allan, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh,
deceased (1644), 2,342; Mr. Thomas, his son,
2342.
in Dolappe (1607), 1514.
Archibald, rector of Culter (1578), 968.
Mr. Uavid, rector of Ayr, keeper of Privy
Seal (1483), 189, 193.
David, burgess of Edinburgh (1554), 615;
Janet, his wife, sie \\'ight.
• in Holyrood, deceased (1693), 2915.
■ Duncan, rector of Castlemilk (1538), 428.
■ bailie of Edinburgh (1554), 615.
Henry of Calendar (1432), 110.
Henry (1515), 310.
Edinburgh, 1373.
Mr. Henry, minister of Kippen (1627), 1993.
James, servitor of the Queen of Bohemia
(1631), 2087.
John, Arbroath (1558), 684.
(1590), 1202. [? Of Abercorn.]
• portioner of Cramond (1607), 1510.
meal-dealer in Falkirk (1052), 2421.
merchant, burgess of Edinburgh ( 1 659),
2531.
in the Sklaitfurd of Edzell (1664),
2588.
Norman, in Falkirk (1653), 2442.
Patrick, brothergernian to .John of Duni-
pace (1607), 1514-lli, 1518.
Robert, cooper in Eyemouth (162S), 2024.
— brother - german of late Alexander
Livingston of Westquarter (1631), 2087.
William, of Calendar (14.32), 110.
Mr. William (1610), 1579.
William, portioner of Falkirk (1630), 2053.
Agnes, wife of Matthew Hamilton (1559),
696, 712, 713.
Elizabeth [of Dnimry], wife of Sir James
Hamilton of Finnart, 366, 1487.
Elizabeth, spouse of .John Crawfurd in Botb-
kennar (1559), 699, 898.
Dame Helena, or Helenore, wife of Sir
William Livingstone of Westijuarter, lee
ahore.
Livingstone, Isobel, wife of John Pearson in Stud-
morland (1747), 3169.
Jean, wife of Richard Hamilton of Grein-
heuck (1623), 1926.
Janet, relict of Mr. Robert Craig, advocate
(1646), 2371.
Katherine, wife of Henry Forrest, provost
of Linlithgow (1545), 490, 621.
Lilias, wife of .John Hamilton, fiar of Kin-
glas.s (1637), 2217.
Loch (Loche), James, merchant, burgess of Edin-
burgh (1069), 2654.
Mr. Robert, notary public (1557), 665.
Louhawe (' Lochijuho'), rector of (1494), Andrew
Cunningham, 219.
Loeheid, Alexander, in Quarreltoun (1653), 2441,
2458.
Lochmaben, minister of (1637), Mr. Robert
Henderson, 2222.
Lochmalony (Lochmalwnye), David (1537), 413.
Thomas (1536), 406.
William, Dundee (1579), 989, 1443.
Lochore (Lochor, Loghore), Hugh of (1206), 8.
James, burgess of Kinghorn (1636), 2191.
Lochquharret, baron of, see William, Lord Haj'
of Yester (1588), 1165.
Lochrig, John (1559), 70S.
Lock, .Janet, wife of John Dickieson in Tranent
(1664), 258U.
Lockhart (Lockart, Lokhart, Lokkart) of Bank-
head, Hugh (1652), 2425, 2694; Hugh, his
eldest son, 2425 ; James and George, also his
sons, 2425.
Robert, also his son, 2425, 2694.
of Bar, John (1585), 1107 ; Joseph, his son,
1107.
George, 11.38 (?) ; (1589), 1176.
of Carstairs, Sir William, deceased (1762),
3215 ; Dame Catherine, his relict, see Porter-
field ; Jean and Mary, their daughters, 3215.
of Castlehill, Sir John (1687), 2852.
of Cleghorn, Allan (1614), 1708-10;
Grizel, his wife, see Bannatyne ; Mr. James,
their son, 1708, 1709; George, also their
son, 1710.
of Lee, Sir James (1657), 2507.
of Temple-Galston, George (1590), 1210.
Alexander, in Dennestoun (1653), 2437.
Andrew, in Kewmilns (1017), 1760, 1923.
Archibald, in Mains of Watterstoun (1654),
2456.
David, in liishoplaiul (1 636), 2195.
tenant in Lunisden (1695), 2931.
George, younger (1587), 1 138. [? Of Bar.]
Sir (ieorge, president of the court of session
(1688), 2866.
Sir James, chaplain (1478), 172.
James, notary public 11519), 318.
. in BishopLind (1613), 1678.
John, notary public (1585), 1107, 1210.
in Stanygait (1652), 2425.
■ — notary in (ialston (1672), 2693, 2696;
in Newmilns, 2746.
Robert, bailie of Lanark (1614), 1709.
merchant, burgess of Kdinlnirgh (1641),
2286.
»U
890
CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHAltTEKS
Locklmrt, William, in AcUewell (insS), l(ir)7.
Janet, wife of .lames Robson, nioichaiit in
Dumfries (If.i)S), 2'.MS.
Margaret, in l"',(in!>m (1614), 1714.
. . ., in Coldingham (1G9.5), 29.31.
Logan (Loganc) of Bonningtcm, .John (15.">7), OSd,
681 ; Grisel, bis wife, .sfc Fernie.
of E.a9ter Camroun, Walter (17H2), 2i)!li).
— of Cotfielil, ,lnhn (15SS), 1 I()7, SUil.
Andrew, his son, 1 l(i7 ; (1628), 2024.
See also of (irinlaw, infni,
of Drumchapiiell, .John, younger (1G14),
1701.
of Grinlaw, Andrew, deceased (16S4), 2149.
See of Cottield.
William, in liowburn, hia sou (1628), 2024 :
deceased, 2149, 2224,
78, 2289-
91 ; Euphemia, relict of William, nee
Home.
Sisters of William —
Agnes, wife of .John (Jrinlaw in Leith,
2149, 21.'')0, 2224, 2278, 2289.
Barbara, wife of Mr. David Spence of
Chirnside Mains, 2149, 2150, 2224,
2291.
Alison, 2149, 21.50, 2225, 2290.
- of llestalrig, Kobert (1478), 171.
Sir Robert, 562.
Robert, his son (1550), 562, 566, 947,
951,956,971, 2651, 1049, 1052, 1371; de-
ceased (15IS6), 1116, 1902; Dame Margaret,
wife of Robert, nee Seton.
Robert, deceased (1612), 1638. [This
was the person accused of the (Jowrie Con-
spiracy. ]
- Alexander, baker, burgess of Edinburgh
(1590), 1203; Agnes, his wife, see l^aterson.
-David, deceased (1590), 1203; Janet, his
relict, see, Bannatyne.
in Edinburgh (1661), 2554.
in Restalrig, deceased, 3161.
- Finlay, burgess of Dornoch (1655), 2463.
- Gabriel, merchant in Glasgow (1610), 1593.
-James (1448), 126.
- Mr. James (1551), .58.3.
- James, notary and clerk of the burgh of
Canongate (1566), 465, .544, ,S00, 856, 866,
867, 1167, 1363.
■ servitor of Rig of Carberry (1596),
1321.
■ servitor to Robert Denholm, elder of
Westscheill (1628), 202.3.
- Mr. .James, clerk of the burgh of Canongate
(1642), 2305, 2546.
- James, in Drumglasse (1702), 2999.
-John (1478), 171.
burgess of Haddington (1545), 491.
servant to .John Towers of Innerleith
(1582), 10.52.
stabler in Edinburgh (1605), 1485:
James, his son, 1485.
^burgess of Edinburgh (1611), 1610.
in Leith, deceased (1633), 2126.
-Robert, Dalkeith (1.521), 328.
- Sir Robert, chaplain (1542), 408.
- Robert, ironsmith (1577), 953.
Logan, Robert, notary public (1594), 1282.
Thomas, in DalUi'ith, deceased (1673),
2706.
W.alter, servant of Robert L. of Restalrig
(1577), 951, 971.
notary, clerk of the Canongate, and of
the reijality of Brtnishton (1609), 1545, 1613-
16, 1649, 1653, 1651, 1911.
William, burgess of 'Uasgow (1554), 616:
.Janet, his wife, see (iibson.
Dalkeith, deceased (1621), 18!S5.
notary ( l(;50), 24S6, 2493.
Agnes, Alison, and Barbara, sisters and
heirs of late William L. of Houbiirn. See
(thore, under L. of (irinlaw.
Barb.ara, wife of liodolph I).\Iiwcll, 8,ailor in
Leith (1633), 212(i.
.Sara, wife of Mr. John Watson (1654),
2457.
Logic (Logi, Logy, Logye), John of (13(i2). 379.
of Cramond-Regis, Robert (1564), 772.
Mr. Alexander, Serjeant of Edinburgh
(1556), 6.59, 889.
George (1564), 772.
James, writer in Edinburgh (1626), 1983.
Mr. Martin, notary public (1556), 638.
Thomas, in Bennan, Carriek (15S1), 1015.
I.ogie, vicar of (1558), Mr. Alexander Balward,
688.
(Logy-Montrose) rector of (1554), Alexander
Forrest, ()23 ; secretary to Archbishop Hamil-
ton, 072, 824.
(Perthshire) minister at (1722), Mr. Robert
Jamieson, 3095.
(Ross-shire) minister of (1667), Kenneth
Mackenzie, 2619.
Logierait, vicar of (1536), Edward Abercrombie,
410.
schoolmaster at, Mr. John Stewart (1679),
2787.
Lorimer (Loremer, Lorimar, Lorymar, Lorymer),
Alexander, in (Joldingham (1594), 1290.
Archibald (1.585), 1095.
James, Jedburgh ( 1 495), 225.
John, [Cup,ar] 276.
Robert, bailie of Northberwick (1484), 195.
Marion, wife of Robert Wilson, Coldingham
(1594), 1290.
Lome, Lord of ( 1 463). See Stewart.
Lord, Archibald (1631), 2091. See Marquis
of Argyll.
Lorraine (Loran, I/orent), Edward, servitor of
James, Earl of Home (Hififi), 2610.
John (1478), 17.3.
Lothian, Mark, Hrst Earl of (1608), 1532, 1546.
See also Kerr.
Robert, [secondl E.arl of (1614), 1715;
deceased (1626), 1974. 2096 ; Dame Annabella,
his countess, see Campbell.
Lady Anna Kerr, Countess of, his eldest
daughter, wife of William, Earl of Lothian,
■iiifi-a, 1974, 2184; Lady Jean, her sister,
1974, 2184.
William, third Earl of (1632), 2119, 2184,
2582, 2649, 2650 ; Dame Anna, his wife, see
above.
INDEX OF PERSONS
891
Lothiau, Robert, Lord Ker [first Marquis ofj, his
eldest son ( 1 (jli!)), 204!), liono.
William, second Marquis of, deceased (1736),
3131.
William, third Marquis of, his son and heir,
31 HI.
William, fourth Marquis of, colonel of 11th
Regiment of Dragoons (1774), ;J240.
William, fifth Marquis of (17S7), 3-JG7.
liothian (Lauthiane), Christina, wife of Andrew
Muir, tailor, burgess of Dunfermline (1G3G),
2198.
— Margaret, wife of Henry C'raik in New-
tigging (1600), 15.38, 1561, 2074.
Louckere, Sir Robert of (c. I2S0), 14. Cf. Lucre.
Loudoun, Hugh, Lord Canii>bell of (1610), 1595,
1625, 1674, 1883.
John, Lord, first Earl of (1024), 1940, 1944,
1945, 2120, 2530, 2534-36.
John, Earl of (1739), 3148.
Loudoun, curate of (1533), Sir William Wilson,
390.
Loudon (Louden, Lowdoun), George, Newmilns
(1023), 1923.
John in Newmilns (1532), 390.
Balsusney (?) (1584), 107'2.
William, writer in Hamilton (10.30), 2054;
servitor of James, Marquis of Hamilton
(1039), 2251.
in Trabroun (1688), 2805.
Margaret, wife of William Brown in New-
milns (1623), 1923.
Loure, John (1528), 370 ; .lanet, his wife, sec
Stirk.
Lovat, [Simon, seventh] Lord (1580), 1002. Stc
also Eraser of Lovat.
Hugh, captain in a Regiment of Foot (1696),
2941.
Love (Luif, Luiflf), Adam, servant of Gilbert Ross
in Maybole (1597), 1335.
John," tenant in Boghall, Beith (1559), 704.
iu Glasgow, deceased (1004), 1477.
at the burn of Fynnart (1017), 1780 ;
Robert, his son, 1780.
butcher in Paisley (1040), 2370.
in Shiclls (1009), 2645; Janet, his
wife, xcf Miller.
Ron.-vUl, Over Bogsidc (1559), 704.
Lovel (Lovale, Lovell, Lowell, Luuel) of Ballumby,
Alexander (1472). 105.
Sir John, senior [Perth, 1523], 344.
John, chajilain (1530), 410.
Thomas (1490), 227-29.
Low, Andrew, servitor to Patrick Winton of
Strickmartin (1671), 2079.
D.ivid (1491), 379.
blacksmith in Balmakewn (1612), 1658.
James, in Nether Balmakewiii (1012),
1658.
servitor to .lohn Spottiswood, arch-
bishop of St. Andrews (1020), 1982.
John, in Killeismond (1634), 2152.
I.owok, John, burgess of Crail (1574), 894.
Lowrie (Lowry, Lowrye), David (1493), 210.
George, 216.
James (1550), 564.
Lowrie, James, messenger (1580), 996.
John (1494), 218.
in Powis (1574), 904.
portioner of Highriggs (1017), 1772.
Patrick, [Haddington, 1532] 388.
(1574), 906.
Robert (1550), 504.
■ ■ in Falkirk (10.52), 2421.
Lowson (Louson), David, burgess of Newburgh
(1.588), 1101.
Patrick, tailor, burgess of Dundee (1656),
2496 ; Margaret, his wife, see Tyrie.
Lowther (Louther), Thomas, clerk of the watches,
Berwick-on-Tweed (1492), 208 ; notary
public, 210.
Lucre, Simon de (<•. 1207), 4. Cf. Louckere.
Lugton (Lugtoun), James (1575), 919.
John, chaplain (1628), 2022.
Lady (1657), 2516.
Janet, wife of William Cunningham in
Crocefurd (1019), 1818.
Margaret (101 S), 1804.
Luke (Louk), James, sheath- or scabbard-maker in
Bristo, or Potterrow (1598), 1351, 1353, 1.306.
William, notary in Forfar (1671), 2679.
Luklaiv (Lukla), Alexander, notary (1589), 1177,
1.346.
David, bailie of Cupar (1510), 276.
Cupar (155-), 596.
Cupar (1588), 1157.
Lullede, a Saxon 'dux' (854), 1.
Lumlair (Lymlare), rector of (1511), Mr. James
Douglas, 283.
f.umsden (Lomysden, Lumbsdeane, Lumisdaine,
Lummisdan,Lummisdane, LummjsdeD,Lums-
dain, Lumsdane, Lumysden) of Airdrie,
William (1529), 374, 377, 384, 413.
.John, deceased, 1228.
Thomas, deceased, 1228.
James (1.592), 1228.
of Blanerue, John, bailie of the burgh of
Canongate (1552), 602, 034, 03.5.
David (1022), 1906.
Patrick (1037), 2224.
of Innergellie, Major-(ieneral .Sir James,
V)rother of Robert L. of Mouutquhany (1650),
2408.
of Mountquhany, M.ajor-General Robert
(1650), 2408 ; Catherine Wemyss, his wife,
2408.
of Pittilloch, Walter (1601), 1374, 1.543;
Eliziibeth, his wife, sip Auehmuty ; Thomas,
his son and heir, 1374; Isobella, wife of
Thom.as, sit Auehmuty of Hahill.
of Straweithie, Colonel Robert (1650), 2408.
•S'ee aUo of Mountquhany.
Adam (1529). 374, 377.
Andrew (1537). 413.
in ?)Ogau-green, Coldingham (1577),
954, 1253, 12.")4, 1290; Thomas, his son,
954, 1253, 12.')4, 1290, 1902.
David (1604), 1474, 1476.
George, messenger in Edinburgh (1606), 2603.
John, chamberlain-depute (1434), 1 1 1.
Gilbert, 634.
Henry, wright, feuar in Kettle (1749), 3179.
892
CALENDAR OF THE LAI NO CHARTERS
Lumsilen, James, burgess of Dysart (1590), 1198,
2316.
(1")91), 1224.
brother of Patrick Lumaden of Blan-
erne(1637), 2224.
John (ir)27), grandfather of John Trotter of
Warynslands, 358.
634.
Mr. John, at the Bridge of Balgonie (1.T9S),
1340.
John, officer in Coldingham (1004), 1474,
1476.
Laurence, burgess of Dysart, deceased (1590),
1198 ; John, his son and heir, 11 US.
Martin, citizen of St. Andrews (l.')92), 1245.
Patrick, alia.^ Laird Lumsden, in Colding-
ham (1577), 952. See next entry.
in the Bogan Green, nephew of Andrew
Lumsden in Coldingham (1577), 954.
in Rikilsyde, Coldingham (1593), 1257.
Robert, Fife (1552), 592.
(1555), 633.
(1565), 783.
[Dunfermline, 1565], 790.
(1568), 8.35.
Thomas of, 37.
Mr. Thomas, rector of Kinkell (1594), 1275,
1276, 1340, 1683, 1G84; Elizabeth, his wife,
see (Stewart; Thomas, his eldest son (1613),
1683, 1684.
Mr. \\'illiani, also his son, advocate in Aber-
deen (1613), 1683, 1684.
Thomas, miller in Nenthorn Mill (1665),
25911, 2610 ; William, his son, 2590, 2610.
— in Bogangreen of Coldingham (1666),
2599.
Mr. William, rector of Cleish, sacristan of
Dumferraline (1571), 857; administrator of
the abbey of Kelso, 865, 86S, 875 ; 1228.
Catherine, wife of Henry Braid in Kil-
marone (1621), 1857, 1920.
LuiiileiflF, parson of (1584), Thomas Cruikschank,
1088.
Lundie (Lundiu, Lundy, Lundye, Lundyn) of
Baldastard, John, elder (1701), 2992.
of Balgonie, Robert (1593), 3314.
of 1 >rumeldrie, James, second son of James L.
of Ktrathairlie (1660), 2544, 2545, 2626-29,
27SO, 3(»1S, 3020, 3024, 3026, 3028, 3046,
3070 ; Elspeth, his spouse, see Henderson :
Margaret, his relict, see Edie.
His daughters —
Anna, wife of Nathaniel White of Brnnt-
scholls, 2790, 3018, 3022, 3024, 3026,
3046, 3070.
Margaret, 3024, 3026, 3046, 3070.
Mary, wife of Andrew Lundie of Strath-
arlie, 3020, 3024-26, 31146, 3070.
Isobclla, wife of Humphrey Lundie (1706),
3028, 3046, 3070.
Sophia, 3028, 3046, 3070.
of that Ilk, John, knight (1506), 262.
William(1507),265, 266, 299; Andrew,
his brother, see of Strathairlie.
Walter (1541), 454, 471, 482, 579.
John, younger, 482 : Sir .Tohn, 1374.
Luudic of that Ilk, Mr. William, his son (1578),
3314, 1128, 1133, 113.5, 2903, see p. 755;
1260, 1261, 1263, 1374.
John (1601), 1374, 1472, 147.3.
Sir James (1632), 2116, 2118, 2125.
John, tiar (1632), 2116, 2118; (1633),
2125: of L., deceased, 2545; George, his
brother, see infra.
Right Hon. Margiiret (1660), 2544,
2627.
Robert [her grandson] (1701), 2992,
3024, 3026, 3030, 3046, 3070.
James (1737), 3136, 3164; Patrick,
his brother-german, 3136.
of Lundie Mill, William, deceased (1668),
2627 ; Williiim, his son, 2627.
of Strathairlie, Andrew, brother of William
L. of that Ilk (1507), 265, 266, 299 ; Janet,
his wife, sec Melville.
John (1541), 454, 471, 482, 496, .■>79,
768; Andrew, his son (1545), 496, 579,
1228.
■ John, brother of Andrew (1564), 768,
769, 871, 948, 1128, 1133, 1135, 1137, 1228,
2903, see p. 755: 1260, 1263, 1374, 1472,
1572; Elen, his wife, see Duddingstou ;
Agnes, his wife, see Morton or Myrtoun.
.Andrew (1592), 2903, see p. 755;
1261, 126.3, 1324, 1374, 1470, 1472, 1473,
1478 ; Mariota, his wife, si-e Ballingall.
.John, younger (1601), 1374, 1470,
1472, 1473, 1478, 1483, 1572; of S. (1622),
1903; deccised, 19(lS, 207(». 2116, 2125,
2160 ; Agnes, his wife, see Kay of Pinkerton.
James, their son, 1908, 2070, 2116,
2118, 2125, 2127, 2160, 2544, 2,->45 : (1668),
deceased, 2626 ; Margaret, his wife, see
Orrock : James, their second son, sec of
Drumeldrie, supra.
■ John, liar, their son, 2544 ; of S.
(1668), 2626-28, 27911, 2992, 3018, 3136;
Mary, his wife, see Ramsay.
Andrew (1701), 2992, 3(109, 3(»18,
3020-22, 3025, 3028, .30.30, 3069, 3070;
deceased (1715), 3n78 ; Mary, his wife, see
Lundie of Drumeldrie, supra : ,James and
Robina, his younger children, 3078.
Andrew, his eldest son (1715), 3078,
3136, 3164, 3209; Robert, his son (1760),
.3209.
- .\ndrew, citizen of St. Andrews (1572), 871.
servitor to Lord Carnegie (1627), 2005.
- David, in Largo (lOW), 1473.
- Mr. Djivid, advocate (1713), 3070.
- George, in Fawfield, citizen of St. Andrews,
579(?): (1572), 871.
writer in Dys.art, 1970 (?): (1631),
2097,2316.
brother to John Lundie of that Ilk,
deceased (1660), 2545 ; James, his son, 2545.
in Newhaven (1711), 3060.
- Humphrey, writer in Edinburgh (1701),
2992, 3028, 3030, 3046, 3070 ; Isobel, his
wife, see Lundie of Drumeldrie, supra.
-John, servant of Lady CoUuthie (1569),
849.
INDEX OF PERSONS
.S93
FjUudie, Patrick , brother-german of James Lundin
of that Ilk (1737), 3136.
KiL-luinl { 1 543), 471.
Robert, in Stratbarlio (1597), 1324.
burgess of Dysart (10S2), 2804;
Margaret, his wife, sec Sibbalil ; Margaret
and Mary Lundie, their grand-daughters,
2804.
joiner in Edinburgh (1715), 3078.
Mr. Thomas, deceased, minister at Caputli
(1G53), 2431 ; Mr. Thomas, his son and heir,
minister at Rattray, 2431.
Walter, in Perth, deceased (1631), 2081.
in Dysart (1U35), 2176.
Mr. WUliam (1514), 299.
WiUiam, in Fafield (1604), 1473.
Christian, tenant of Johnson's Mill, deceased
(1597), wife of John Auchmouthie, 1324.
■ Margaret, Lady of CoUuthie (1569), 849.
Right Hon. Margaret. See above, L. of that
Ilk.
Margaret, wife of Alexander Nairn of Little
Over Frierton (1673), 2719.
Lundy, rector of (1362), Sir Lambert, 379.
Lunn (Lwn), Robert (1543), 477.
Luscar, Sir John, chaplain, Aberdeen (1504),
249.
Luss, rector of (1559), John Laing, canon of
Glasgow, 709.
Luthirdale, Robert, St. Andrews (1466), 15.
Thomas, D.l)., canon of Abernethy, official
of St. Andrews (1466), 15.
Lychthariies (Lichtharnes), James, in Nortlitield,
Coldingham (1593), 1257, 129U, 1371 ;
George, his son, 1371.
George, in Coldinghamlaw (1593), 1257 ;
Barbara, his eldest daughter, wife of George
Welsh, 1257.
Lyell (Liell, Lyal) of Murthill, Thomas, younger
(1548), 545.
Alexander, sciuire (1492), 212.
Andrew, [St. Andrews] 194.
Mr. Andrew, treasurer and official of Aber-
deen (1492), 212.
Charles (1770), ,3226.
David, burgess of Arbroath (1580), 1005;
.Janet, his sponse, see Rynd.
Sir George, curate of Aberlemuo (1546),
514.
cur.ate of North Berwick (1554), 619.
George, servant of Sir James Johnstone of
Westerhall (1670), 2622.
(Lylle) Hugh, in Mershelland (1638), 2245,
2560.
Hugh, Edinburgh, deceased (1682), 2803.
James, [St. .\ndrcws] 327.
Sir James, chaplain (1536), 402.
John, servitor to I'atrick Murray, writer in
Kirkwall (1683), 2S15.
Thomas, bailie of Breihin (1598), 1354.
in Nether Tofts (1606), 1498.
notary (1696), 2936.
- Walter, servitor to Robert I'ringle, W.S.
(1629), 2041.
• clerk of Montrose (1653), 2448, 2585,
2588.
Lyell, William, servitor of Archibald, Lord Napier
(1630), 2055.
in Dundee (1656), 2496.
Agues, wife of John Megott in Carriogton
(1585), 1099.
wife of Alexander Lindsay, senior in
Kethick, 1354.
Katherine, wife of Walter Scot, burgess of
Edinburgh (1580), 1U8.
I.yle (Lile, Lyill, Lyll), Robert, [first] Lord
(1452), 134.
Robert, [second] Lord (1471), 164; Mar-
garet, Janet, and Marion, his daughters, 164.
John, [fourth] Lord (1551), 583.
James, master of, liar of Duchal (1546), 520,
583.
Lyle of Stiinepath, George (1588), 1165.
Archibald, tenant in Mershelland ( 1558),
691.
David, in Myltoun (1575), 916.
Francis, burge.ss of Haddington (1622),
1915.
James, in Maybole (Kill), 1608.
Sir John, chaplain (1479), 176.
John, alias Jeynkene, in Stewart's tenement
(1562), 743.
John, burgess of Haddington (1663), 2573.
Mr. Patrick, burgess of Haddington (1617),
1770.
Thomas, burgess of Haddington (1608),
1537.
Margaret, wife of .Archibald Douglas of
Lumsden (1669), 2653.
Lyn of Edenkip, William, 243 ; Elizabeth, his
sister (1562), 243.
of Petmaddy, Thomas (1568), 837, 896.
Adam (1488), 198.
George, brother-german of Thomas Lyn of
Pitmedy (1574), 896.
John, in Arbroath (1560), 723.
Luke, shoemaker in the I'otterrow (1599),
1366, 1369, 2027.
Isobella, wife of Andrew Panter (1601),
1417.
Lyne, John (1580), 1005.
Robert, burgess of Edinburgh (1519), 315 ;
Elena, his sister, 315.
Thomas, Edinburgh (14(!2), 148.
Katryne, wife of James (iuthrie, Pondcr-
law, Arbro.-vth (1559), 696.
Lynn, James, prebendary of .\berlady (1542), 460.
Lynning, Thomas (1623), 1927.
Lyon (Lvoun, Lyoune) of Auldbar, Sir Thomas
(1597), 1.332.
of Cossins, Mr. Thomas, fiar (1637), 2209.
of Glamis (Glammys), John, chamberlain of
Scotland, 65.
of Haltoun, John, younger (1575), 029.
David (1518), 313.
Henry (1541), 449.
Harry, writer in Edinburgh (1672), 2691.
James, [Dundee, 1564] 770.
not.iry (1624), 1942.
John, Dalkeith (15361, 404.
• servitor to the master of Glamis (159U),
1196.
>S94
CALENDAR OF THE LAIN(i CHARTERS
Lyon, John (I. ".9!)), i;?76.
Patrick (1571)), OS'.I.
Elizabeth, wife of Mr. William Forbes of
Echt (15G0), 719.
Mabox (Mabone, Mebane), John, in Maxton(1675),
2739.
William, in Maxton ( 1(175), 273!) [|>i;rhaiis
identical with the following].
chamberlain to the Laird of Littledeii
(1699), 2981.
-Macadam (M'Adame, M'Uaddam, MacUadani,
Makadam, Makcaddam) of Craigeugullen,
Andrew (1592), 1242, 1243.
David, deceased (1G05), 1484; John.
his son, 1484.
Qucntin (1717), 3084.
of Knokgerroll, yuintin (1581), 1014, 1015.
of Waterhead of Geith, Andrew (1581),
1014-16; deceased (1004), 1404; Christina,
bis wife, see Kennedy ; Margaret, their elder
daughter, wife of (Jilbert Macadam, infra,
1464, 1484; .Janet, her sister, wife of William
Cunningham of l'olt|uharn, 1464.
Gilbert (16114), 1464, 1484, 1706, 1841;
Margaret, his wife, set. Jlacadam, supra ;
William, his son and heir (16 14), 1706,
1841.
Alexander, in Old Craigoch (1592), 1242,
1243.
Duncan, burgess of Ayr (1581), 1013, 1464 ;
deceased (1610), 1570; John, his son, 1570,
1590, 1841.
in Arnetoune (1630), 2051.
.John (1502), 244.
— in Dairy (1509), 840.
younger, in Laight (1717), .3084.
- — — Peter, in Glcnhcad, son of Andrew M. of
Craigcngullen (1592), 1242, 1243, 1484, 1742 :
Andrew, his son, 1742 ; .John, his son and
heir, 1742 ; .Jonet, wife of John, see il'Adam.
Samuel, servitor of Sir .John Dalrymple of
Newliston (1076), 2701.
Thomas, in Ulackthrid, deceased (1637),
2199 ; Robert, his son, 2199.
in Old Craigoch (1592), 1242, 1243, 1464,
1742, 1788; Janet, his daughter, wife of
John M., younger in (Uenhead, 1742.
M'Alexaudcr ('Alexaiidri ') of Corsclayis, Thomas
(1585), 1102, 1103.
John, laird of Dalcopene (Dalcupeyne), 64,
73 ; Colin, his son, 72, 73.
Thomas, burgess of Ayr (1648), 2386.
M.acallan (M'Callane,Makcallane), Donald M'Comy
(1570), 8.52.
.John (1552), .598.
burgess of Inverness (1604), 1471.
in Urealangwell (1694), 2927.
Thomas, servitor to Hugh B.aillie, notary
(1694), 2927.
MacAlaster (Makalastar, Makallaster, M'Allister,
M'Alester) of Terbcrt, Charles, and Hector,
his son (1581), 1019.
Sir Alexander, late rector of Kilmore (1581),
1019.
Alexander, prior of Ardchattnn (1581), 1019.
MacAlaster, Andrew Ros, servitor of Thomas,
cOMimendator of Feme (1576), 935.
Hugh, in Tain (1611), 1622.
James Eraser, burgess of Inverness (1604),
1471 ; Elizabeth Ross, his wife, 1471.
Patrick, servant of .Sir John Shaw of
Greenock (1677), 2769.
Robert, in Easter Catter (1702), 2999.
M'Alpine, James, in Westquarter (1697), 2953.
.M'Ane, Patrick, weaver (1586), 1111.
.M'Anie, Neil, Serjeant of sheriff court, Rothesay
(1538), 422.
.\laeaulay (M'Calay, M'Cawlay, Makaulay) of
Ardincaple, Walter (1629), 2038.
Allan, burgess of Edinburgh (1589), 1178,
1179; Thomas, his son, 1178, 1179.
Robert, canon of Cambuskenueth (1597).
1330, 1331.
M-Balag, Gilchalum (1581), 1019.
M'Barron (M'Bairoun), James, officer of Inverness
(1570), 854.
alian .Stewart, James, Inverness (1586), 1111.
M'Bea, .John, in Dalramich (1676), 2757.
M'Bean (MackBean) of Dalcromby, Malcolm,
deceased (1636), 2186; Malcolm, his grand-
son and heir, 2186.
Donald, burgess of Inverness (1740), 3153.
Hugh, in KUlean (1687), 2860.
John, in Cr^ggan (1740), 3153.
William, alias Roy, in Ballavicll (1674),
2731.
M'Beath, Robert, in Powhouse (1627), 1998.
Makbetli, John, burgess of Kirkcaldy (1598),
1.S42.
Makblair. .sVe Macbrair.
M'Blanc (M'Blayne), .lohn, burgess of Wigtown
(1542), 408.
Thomas, elerk of Glasgow diocese, notary
(1618), 1792-94.
M'Brair (M.ikl)lair) of Almagill, Robert (1633),
2133, 2134 ; John, his eldest son, 2133, 2134,
2330.
David (1644), 2339, 2342.
of Newwork, Robert (1678), 2783.
Robert, deceased, messenger in Dumfries
(1707), 3036; Robert, messenger there, his
eldest son and heir, 3036.
Thomas, brother-german to Robert M'Brair
of Nett^vork(1678), 2783.
Macbiirnie, John, notary (1655), 2474, 2499.
M'Call (Makcall, Jl'Caull), Archibald, mason in
Corstorphinc (1678), 2776.
Davi<l, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh
(1610),1597; deceased(1640),2281; Cristina,
his daughter, wife of John Denniston, 228 1 ;
.Jonet, his daughter, wife of .John Rhind,
2281 ; Katherine, his daughter, wife of Mr.
Ninian Lowis, 2281.
John, in Corroway (1665), 2595; Mr. James,
his son, 2595.
Mungo, merchant, bailie of Edinburgh (1610),
1597, 1634, 1635, 1728.
William, janitor of the WestPort, Edinburgh
(1615), 1720.
bailie of Haddington (1680), 2794;
(168.'«). 2818 ; (1685), 2838, 2875.
INDEX OF PERSONS
.sf)5
M'Ciilzean (Makcalzeyne) of Cliftonliall, Mr.
Thomas, burgess of Edinburf^'h (1547), 529;
advocate (ISilo), G3G ; president of Edinburgh
town council (1558), 392.
Mr. .John, M.A., notary jiublic (1584), 10S3.
M'Cane, Andrew, in Cornocjuhen (1G13), ltJ74.
M'Carrach, Finlay, in Achyle (1G30), 2(151.
M'Cartney (Makcartnay, Makcaitnay), Alexander,
.servant to the common clerk of Kdiuburgli
(1614), 1718, 1724, 1728, 1733, 1734, 1753,
1795, 1939, 220G, 22G0, 2331.
James (1548), 538.
John (1547), 5.32.
• in Sypeland (1595), 1302.
servant to Thoma,s, Earl of Melrose
(1621), 1870, 1871, 189G, 1897.
Walter (1547), .532.
William, Edinburgh (1551), 591.
Edinburgh (1562), 735.
Makoaw, John, aichdeacon of the cathedral church
of Lismore (1547), 485, .528.
John, Edinburgh (1552), 602.
M'Chandwe, Don.ald, Inverness (1556), 638, 907.
M'Cheltour, John, in Culdeocbe (1621), 1879.
M'C'lair, John, servitor of Mary, Countess of
Buccleueh (165G), 2497, 2518.
M'CUarron, John, ia Inverness, deceased (1636),
2186.
M'Clazan (Makclazan), Morice (1548), 539.
M'Cley, Hector, chirurgeon in Edinburgh (1665),
2597.
M'Clune, John, in Bar of Spottis (1618), 1798,
1799, 1803; Isol)ella, his daughter, wife of
John Neilson, fiar of Barncalzie.
M'Clure (M'Cluir), Andrew, in Bennan (1581),
1016.
James, servant of ,Sir John Shaw of Greenock
(1677), 27G9.
John, in Hiegatt (1604), 14G4.
Martin, in Lindsaytoun (1618), 1794.
William, ironsmith in DalmeUington (1693),
2911.
M'Coiloig, Robert (1740), 3153.
M'CoU, Hugh, servant to Thomas (,'ampbell,
notary (1756), 3199.
-M'Comas-Uoy, John, in Edinmarnachtie (1574),
897.
.M'Conchie (Makconchie, M'f'nnquhie or M'Con-
dachy, M'Condoquhy, Makconqwe), Andrew,
in Easter Beats (1674), 2730, 2731.
Alexander (1588), 1159.
or M'Condachy, John Dow (1586), llll.
1159.
Walter, in Drumboe (1566), 808.
Thomas (15.50), 559.
William, merchant in Inverness (1624).
1952.
M'Connel (Makeonnal, M'Couill, M'ConnouU),
Alexander, burgess of Inverness (1G04), 1471.
Robert (1557), 3313.
Thomas, in F.ardine (1617), 1769.
M'Cook, James, advocate in Aberdeen (1S03),
3287 : J<ames, his son, M.A., 3287.
M'Cordadill (W'Cordadill), Mori, wife of Alex-
ander M'.Sorlc, alias Lament of MonyJrycn
(1662), 2556.
.M'Oormick (Makcormok, M'Kernok, M'Kornok),
Dr. James, rector of St. Andrews University
(178.5), 326.5.
Willi.am, in Craiglure (1592), 1242, 1243.
M'CouU (Makcoull), Alexander, in Glaikindunen
(1687), 2S60.
John, Serjeant of the burgh of Edinburgh
(1G08), 15:J8, 1718.
Thomas M'Roby, in Inverness (1588),
1159.
M'Crae (M'Cra, Mackera, Mackra), Alexander,
writer in Fortrose (1674), 2734, 2753, 2772,
2773.
Colin, glover in Fortrose (1687), 2862.
M'Crekane, Gilbert (1542), 408.
John, vicar of Sorbie, commissary of Fames
and Rhinns (1536), 407.
Michael, notary jmblic (1542), 408.
M'Crocheart, Alexander, servant to Arthur
Kennedy in Leffiudunnull (1612), 1(>69.
M'C'rurik, Ciilbert, [Irvine, 1526] 353; Margaret,
his wife, sre Murdoch.
MacCubin (Makcubcyn), Thomas (1548), 539.
iVrCulloch (Makcullo, Makculloch, Mackcnlloch,
M'CuUoeht, M 'Cully, M'Ullo) of Ballacuith,
Angus, brother of Sir Hugh M'CuUoch of
Pilton, deceased (1688), 2873; Mr, James,
his eldest son, 2873. .S'ce also of Pilton and
Mulderg, inj'ra.
— of Bogpharnes, Donald (1700), 2988.
— of Cadboll, in Ross, family of, 2729.
— of Cardones, Thomas (15GG), 801, 805.
— of Conquhetoun, David (1536), 408.
of Ouidtreis, David, servitor to the Earl of
Melrose (1626), 1983; (1638), 2240.
— of Killasser, Alexander (1582), 1036:
Thomas, his son, 1036.
— of Myrtoun or Merton, Simon (1582), 1036 ;
Mariota, his wife, see Gordon ; William, his
son and heir, 1036.
Sir Alexander (1674), 2728.
— of Pilton, Sir Hugh (1674), 2729, 2873,
3085.
— of Pilton and Mulderg, Mr. James, 2873 ;
(1695), 2932, 2988, 3246; Jean, his eldest
daughter, wife of Malcolm Ross of Pitcalney,
324'6.
David, son and heir of J.ames,
3085, 3246.
of Mulderg, Margaret, daughter of Daviit,
3246.
Alexander, in Pitcalnie (1670), 2668.
Andrew, in Tain (1588), 1158.
elder, in T.ain (Kill), 1622.
provost of Tain (1649), 2393.
— Angus, in Tain (1611), 1622.
David, notary (1622), 189G, 1897.
— Donald, in Bi.gpharnes (1700), 2988.
George, in Bellacherrie (1687), 2862.
merchant in Fortrose, deceased (1687),
2S62 ; George, his son, 2862.
James (1566), 801.
elder, burgess of Tain (1649), 2393;
Angus, his eldest son, 2393.
in Mulderg (1653), 24.36.
John (1.522), 339.
89(i
CALENDAR OF THE LAINCi CHARTERS
M'CuUoch, John, burgess of Tain (1011), 1G22;
Thomas, his son, 1622.
in Feme (16u:<), 24.S6.
~ Mr. Patrick, vicar of Wigtown (1542), 408.
Robert, .servitor to Mr. James M'Culloch of
Pilton (1700), -JOSS.
(M'UIlo) Thomas, merchant in Dundee (1621),
1S91 ; Isabella, his wife, see Davidson, 1S91.
(M'CuUy) Thomas, in Oarneskulte (1084),
2S19.
William, bowar in Canongate (lfi.")4), 24.57.
M'Cunn (M'Cwne, il'Kwnne), (lilchrist (1370),
64 ; Eva, his mother, see M'Neill.
Tliomas, in Gowroke (Gourock) (1041), 2297,
2298.
M'Curchie, Robert, miller in Rinald (1(>55), 2403.
M'Dill, Andrew, in Shalloche (101.')). 1742.
.\I acDon.-ild (Macdonell, Macdonnell, V'Donnell)
of Colonsay, etc.. Colonel Coll M'Oillespick,
deceased (1062), 2501,2845; Archibald, his
sou, also deceased, 2501, 2S45; Sara, daughter
of Archibald, 2501 ; wife of yEneas M'Donald,
2845, 2860.
of (ilengarry, Donald M'Angus M'AIcster,
deceased, 3320 ; -Eneas, Lord Macdonald,
described .as his son, 3326.
Ronald, formerly of Scothouse, 3326.
Ale.xander, his son, 3320.
— John, his son, 3200, 3230, 3326.
Alexander, son of John, 3200, 3326 ;
.lEueas, his brother, 3320.
Duncan, son of yEneas (1770), 3230,
3320.
of Largie, Archibald (1687), 2860.
of Scothouse, Ronald, brother of Donald
M'Angus M'Alester of (ilengarr}% 3326.
Ronald, his son, 3326 ; see of Glen-
garry.
of Shian, JEneas, deceased (1771), 3230;
Mary, his eldest daughter, relict of John M.
of Shian, see heloir, 3230.
John, deceased (1771), 3230; Mary,
his relict, see M'Donald of Shian aboi-e.
Ronald, their son, 3230.
Donald, his eldest son, 3230.
.Eneas (1080), 2845; (1087), 2800; Sara
M'Donnell, his wife, see M'Donald of Colon-
say.
alias M'Ronald, Alexander (1028), 2017.
Alexander Roy, in Shian, deceased (1771),
3230 ; Mary, his daughter, wife of Allan
M'Donald in Invergary, 3230.
-\lexander, l)rotherofthe late John M'Donald
of Glengary (1771), 32,30.
-■VUan, in Invergary (1771), 3230; -Mary
M'Donald, his wife, see above.
John, in Gortenvaill (1087), 2860.
William, W.S. (1771), 3230.
Makdonart, Janet (1550), 559 ; John, her son,
see Brown.
M'Dougall (Makdugal, M'Dougal) of Makerston,
Henry (1604), 2582, 2590. -See n/so-M'Dowall.
Duncan, captain in 3rd Battalion of Breadal-
bane Feucible Infantry (1794), 3280 ; quarter-
master, 3286.
George, in Langton (1571), 858.
M'Dougall, John, in Inverary, officer of sheriff
court of Argyle (1730), 3116.
Mr. William (1506), 802.
William, portioner of Makerstoun (1075),
2744, 2811, 2812; Isobella, his wife, see
Riddell ; James, their eldest son (1082),
2811.
(Maudowell), Elizabeth, wife of Robert
Dickson in Bouchrig (l.")66), 802, 804.
M'Dowall (M'Douall, -M'Dowell, Makdowale,
M'Dowill) of French, Patrick (1703), 3004.
of (iarthland, John (101 1), 1603.
--Mexander ( I 703), 3004.
of Logan, John ( 1 0 1 1 ), 1 003.
of Mackerstcin, Thomas (1539), 4.34. .Vee
alto Macilougall.
Alexander, in Dairy (1509), 840.
M'Duff, Mr. -•Mexander, schoolmaster in Elie
(1598), 3314.
John, servitor of Robert Gardiner, notary
(l.^OH), 138-2.
MakduUane, Donald (1015), 1734.
-M'Ewan of Murthly, William, W.S. in Edinburgh,
deceased (1812), 330(».
Thomas, his son, 3300.
.Margaret, deceased, his daughter, wife of
Archibald Drummond, 3300.
Jean, deceased, also his daughter, 3301'.
Andrew, in Little Allan (1068), 2030.
Makewne, Robert, in Lair (1590), 1309.
M'Kadzean, William, in Dellonijfurd (1618), 1794.
Macfarlane (Macfarlan) of that Ilk, John (1692),
2896 ; Agnes, his wife, see Wallace of
Wolmet.
Donald, in Strongartine(1692), 2895; Robert,
his son, 2895.
Hugh, in Carnbrue (1707), 3038.
tailor in Leith (1785), 562.
John, W.S. (1082), '2813, 2895, 2964.
Malcolm, [Gla.sgow, 1560] 714.
Dame Christian, wife of late Sir Hugh
Wallace of Wolmet (1692), 2895.
M'Faitt, Robert, at the mill of Inchrie (1596),
1312.
M'Fenjuhar (VicFeniuhar), Alexander, in Tain
(1011), 1022.
. . ., there, 1022.
John Roy M'William, in Culclathie (1044),
'2341.
M'Finlay, John (1087), 2861.
M'Futtour, aliai Muk, Andrew (1586), 1111.
M'Gachin, John (1493), 216.
M'Garve, Sir Nicholas, chaplain (1542), 408.
-M'Geddie, Thomas, in Brigend (1660), 2543.
M'Gee (M'Ghee, Makge, Makgee) of Pluntoun,
James (1522), 3.39.
David, notary public (1547), 532, 632, 1144.
Thomas, son and heir of Catherine Dee
(15.50), 565.
Mr. John, minister at Dirleton (1653), 2443;
Andrew, his son, 2443.
MacGhie (Makghie, M'Ghe) of Balmaghie, John
(1787), 3'208; Anne, his daughter, wife of
William M'Lachlan, !ii/ra, 3208.
Mr. Andrew, minister at Gullane (1013),
1093, -2018, •20-20.
INDEX OF PERSONS
807
(l.">04), 248.
M'llci-yst),
Eus
Lord Forrester tlG4j|,
notary (1002), 2550
Macfihie, John, notary (1584), 1087, 1467.
Mr. Thomas, minister at tlullane (1584),
1073.
Margaret, wife of Richard Richardson in
Giillane(1635), 2183.
M'Gie, Allan, chamlierlain to James, Master of
KoUo (1650), 2490.
.M'Gibbon (M'Gibon, M'Gibouii, Makgeboun),
Duncan, in Cardross (1007), 2016.
James, in Cars of Linuoeh (1/55), 3198;
Colin, his son, 3198.
Patrick, ' beidman '
.M'Gikrist (.Makilcrest,
(1.5:iO), 381.
James, servant to
2301.
.John, writer and
Donald, his son, also a notary, 2550.
M'Gill (Makgill) of liellihornan (Co. Down), Hugh
(1001). 2554.
of Cranstonriddell, David (1617), 1762.
of Fungorth, Mr. David (1584), 1088, 1092.
of Wester (irange, Hugh, bailie-depnte of
regality of Culross (1694), 2922, 2942.
of Rankeillor-Nether, Mr. James, clerk
register, burgess of Edinburgh (1548), 538,
543, 796 : Jonet, his wife, .<ci: .Ad.amson.
Mr. David, advocate, 093, 700. 834, 9-26-28,
1040; Elizabeth, his wife, «< Forrester.
David, servitor to George Mak, W.S. (1021),
1801.
Mr. Henry, minister of Dunfermline (1636),
2198.
Mr. James, 1247.
servitor to Thomas, Earl of Melrose,
burgess of Edinburgh (1021), 1.S71, 1928.
John, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh
(1055), 2470 ; Janet Heriot, his wife, 2470.
Mr. Patrick, student of theology (1032),
2114.
Sir Thomas, canon of Dunkeld and pre-
bendary of Fungorth (1569), S40.
Thomas, in Millhouse of Kelton (1043),
2330.
M'Gillegarrich, John, Inverness (1536), 403.
M'Gillepatrick, Donald, Inverness, 403.
M'Gillespick, V'Donmll a/Uis M'Donnell of Colon-
say, Colonel Coin, deceased, see M'Donald.
M'Gillewie (M'Gillwye, M'lllewe), John, bailie of
Invernes.s (1550), 038, 872.
M'Gillichallum, Andrew, burgess of Tain, de-
ceased (1011), 1022; Donald, his sou, dyer
in Tain, 1022.
M'Gillivray of Dalcrombie, Malcolm, )<ee M'Bean.
of Downmaglashe, Alexander, apparent
(1644), 2340.
M'Gillolane, 'Caue' or Duncanc (1273), 46.
M'Gimpsy (M'Oympsy), Thomas (1552), 598.
M'Glashan, .lohn, clerk to .John Graeme, W.S.
(1783), 3258.
M'Gowan (M'Gouan, M'Govin, M'Gowne, Mak-
gowane) of Skeoch, John, deceased (1624),
1947 ; John, his son and heir, 1947.
John, W.S., burgess of the Canongate (1713),
3068.
lohn, notary (1739), 3144, 3148.
M'( iowan. Sir William, chaplain and notarv public
(1522), H39.
William, servitor to James Hay in Dal-
manye (1039), 220.5.
M'Gregor, Patrick, servitor of Sir Henry Bruce of
Clackmannan (1672), 2686.
Makgrane, John (1562), 731.
MackGuffock of Rusco, William (1673), 2708.
Machan, John, burgess of Edmburgh (1529),
373.
MacHenry, Finlay, 39.
('Henrici') John, lord of Koylyan (1.370),
64 ; son of Henry, 72.
M'llfatrick, Gilbert, in Pluntoun M'Ghie (1655),
2472.
M'lllepatrick, Duncan, Inverness (1556), 638.
M'llroy (Makilroy), Walter, in Kincairn (1586),
1127.
M'llvaine (M'llvane, M'lUvane) of Grimmett,
John (1703), 3004.
Patrick, in Maybole (1612), 1625, 2039.
M'llvernoch, Archibald, in Skenogart (1730),
3110.
MUwraith (M'Ulwrath, Makilwreth, M'Uwraitt),
Duncan, Serjeant of Edinburgh (1862),
2803.
.John, servitor to Thomas Coutts, W.S.
(1617), 1781, 1898, 1900, 1954, 1959.
M'Inder, Alexander, in Knokassill (1613), 1674 ;
Hugh, his son, 1674.
M'Inferson, Donald (1611), 1G22 ; Helen, his
daughter, 1622.
M'Innes (Makynueis). Archibald (1530), 381.
Gilcrist (1530), 381.
John (1530), 381.
in Caleshie (1694), 2927.
Macintosh (Mackintosh, Makintosh, M'Intoshe,
Makintosche, Malcomtoische,) of Balle-
wadden, Alexander, deceased (1726), 3106;
William, his son and heir, 3106.
of Balnacrayne, John, alias Makrichie (1609),
1540.
of Borlum, William, deceased, 2736 ; grand-
father of William M. of B., injm.
Lauchlan (1644), 2338 ; Helena, his
wife, nee (Jordon.
William (1674), 2726, 2731, 2736,
2956 ; Mary, his wife, see Baillie ; Duncan
his brother, 2736 ; Joseph, son of William
2956.
of Culclachy, Angus, deceased (1736), 3133
John, his son and heir, 3133.
of Dunnachton, Lachlan (1606), 1493
Gillecallum (Malcolm), his son, 1493: John,
also his son, 1493.
of Essiche, William (1000), 1493: Margaret,
his wife, xee Inncs.
of Holme, Angus (1097), 2950.
of Kellochy, William (1044). 2341, .3319.
Donald, his son (1097), 2950, 3319.
Angus, fiar, eldest son of Donald (1697).
2956. 3319.
of Kilnachragan, John, alia» Maconeill
(1590), 1.309.
of Pharray, Alexander (1697), 2950.
of Torcastle. Lachlan (1074), 2730.
X
S98
CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS
Macintosh, alias Duncaneaonc, Alexander, in Lair
(1591), 12'23.
Alexander, writer and notary in Inverness
(1670), 2058, 2730, 273S.
writer iu Montrose (Hi"!)), 2788.
Inverness (173li), 3133.
Animus, elder, merchant in Inverness (1730),
31.33.
Duncan, brother of William M. of Borlum
(1074), 2730.
John, burgess of Inverness (I7<i0), 3319;
Angus, his son, 3319; Anne .Mlutosh. wife
of Angns, .3319.
glover in Inverness (1721), 3092.
a/ias Keir, Robert, in Easter Enoch (1(>33),
2132.
Lydia, wife of Patrick Grant of luverlaidnan
(1097), 2956.
M'Intyre, John, wright in Cultibraggan, deceased
(1755), 3198 ; James, bis son, 3198.
M'Inueter, Donald, in Bellivillinvege (1679),
2787.
M'lsak, Patrick, in Aberuchil (1070), 2757.
M'lver, Donald, in Tullich (1700), 2988.
M'Jorrow of Piiigirroch. John, surgeon-apothecary
in Ayr (1742), .-{158, 31.-)9.
M'Kaane (Makkaane), Adam, in Moirclcuch
(1.570), 851, 802, 892.
M'Katharty, James (1552), 598.
M'Kawele, Robert (1370), lord of Karsnelohe,
64.
Mack (Macke, Mak), George, W.S., notary public
(1584), 1073, 1350, 1351, 1353, 1304-00,
1309, 1.V29, 15S4, 158.'), 1771, 1772, 1858,
1859, ISOl.
George, younger (102l»), 1833.
Robert, St. Andrews (1557), 066.
Mackay (M'Ay, V'Ay, M'Kay, M'Ky, M'Kj-e,
-Makay) of Bighouse, Donald (1659), 2537.
Mr. Alexander, minister at Kilfiuan (1725),
3104.
Alexander, in Easter Lurg (1740), 3153.
Donald, in CuUaird (1588), 1159, 1399;
William, his elder son, 1399.
(V'Ay) Donald M'Conil, in Leyis (1624),
1952.
John, in Edinmarnachtie (1574), 897.
in Beauchmeanocli (1087), 2860.
servitor of Archib.ald M' Donald of
Largie (1087), 2800.
Thomas, alias M'William Dow, in Inverness
(1570), 854.
William, servitor to David Balfour of
Inchyrie (1581), 1020.
M'Kean (M'Kein), William, bailie of .Montrose
(1620), 1S46.
William, in Ladytoun (1772), 3233.
M'Keanvein, William, servitor of Hector Douglas
of Mulrlearg (1675), 2753.
M'Kechnie, William (1697), 2955.
M'Kell (Makkel), Sir John (1522), 339.
M'Kellar of Ardarie and Corriboye, Gilbert (1500),
716.
Malcolm, fiar, 716.
M'Kelvie, James, in Cr.aigfinn (1749), 3182.
MKennane, .lohn, in New Abbey (1595), 1302.
M'Kenzie (Mackeingzio, M'Keinzie) of Conl,
Alexander (1705), 3018.
of Innerlawoll, Thomas (1652), 2422.
of Keidcastle, Colin (1090), 2881, 3018.
of Rosehaugh, Sir (ieorge, deceased (1691),
2892 ; George, his son and heir, 2892.
of Tarbat, Sir George (1608), 2030 ; (1073),
2707.
Mr. Alexander, commissary-clerk of Moray
(1663), 2572.
Alexander, in Banff (1668), 2632, 263.3.
Colin, in Keppach (1073), 2707.
Donald, in .\lorvioh ( 1008), 2036 ; sometime
in Meddat, then in l-angeo.at (1068), 2707,
2717, 2721, 2745.
(Jeorge, collector of Kincardineshire (1688),
2869.
servitor to Mr. Henry Maule, W.S.
(1726), 3107.
Mr. James, sub-dean of Ross (KKiS), 2636.
Kenneth, minister of Logic (1007), 2019.
late Imilie of Elgin (1094), 2917.
Mr. Roderick, advocate (1705), 3026.
Roderick, in Culduthell (1721), 3092.
Dame Barbara, wife of Sir .lohn Urquhart
of Cromartic (1070), 2007 ; (1074). 2734.
Dame Elizabeth, wife of Sir George Brown
of Colstouiie (1707), .3033.
Isabella, wife of Alexander Fraser (1639),
2270.
Lady Katherine, second wife of Sir Colin
Campbell of Aberuchil (1075), 2741.
■ Margaret, wife of Donald Ross of Bellone
(1652), 2422.
M'Kerrell (Makcarall) of Hilhouse, William
(1612), 1025.
John (1607), 202.3.
John, Irvine, 353,
Thomas, in Mvlutoun of Dalcur (1644),
2337.
William, notary public (1593), 1266, 1268.
M'Kessog, Henry (1.595), 1302.
M'Keyne, John, servitor of David Crawfurd,
templar bailie (1587), 1141.
Mackie (M'Kee, M'Kie, Makee, Makkey),
Alexander, servitor to George Taylor in
Torrichoyes (1658), 2.522, 2523.
James, portioner of F.alkirk, dece.ased (1752),
3192 ; Agnes, his wife, see Cowie.
Richard, their son, deceased, 3192 ; Bessie,
his wife, see Nelson.
Jean, daughter of Richard and Bessie, wife
of Riehcird Muirhead, 3192.
John, Perthshire (1578), 959; Andrew, his
son, 959.
■ in Balgray ( 1 599), 1 370.
(Mackay) Malcolm, in Brumage, deceased
(1632), 2113; Margaret Syme, his relict,
2113.
George, their son, portioner of Brom,adi;e
(1632). 2113, 2955, 2982 ; Anne, his wife,
see Balloch or B.allok.
John, portioner of Larbert (1697), 2955;
Andrew, his eldest son and heir, 2955.
Patrick, in Cosbe (1551), 578; John and
Patrick, his sons, 578.
INDEX OF PERSONS
.s9a
Mackie (Makkey), Robert, notary public (1541),
. 4-)7.
Robert, in St. Andrews, deceased (1637),
2208.
Thomas, in Olastrie (1587), 1149.
in Stratherlie (IGOIS), 2626.
(Makee) William (1.574), 906.
Marie, wife of William Kennie, merchant in
AUoa (171.3), 3064.
Mackieson (Mackeson, Makesone, .Makesonn,
Alakiesoun), Mr. George, notary public (15.51 ),
582.
Henry, burgess of Edinburgh (1618), 1807.
John, notary public, clerk of C'raill (1590),
1209, 1289, 1816. 1495.
Walter (1557), U72.
Mackinlay ( V'Kindl.ay), Findlay M'Lemis, in
Wester Keate (1638), 2236.
M'Kinnell (M'Cenncll), (iilbert, notary (1637),
2226.
James, portioner, first of Auchincreiff, then
of Glen, deceased (1772), 3235; Jean, his
wife, see Milligan ; Agnes, their daughter,
wife of George M 'Naught in Auchingibbert,
3235.
M'Kinnon, William, in Feme (1634), 2159.
M'Kioll, John, in Blairquhorrie (1638), 2237.
M'Korle, Angus, 381 ; Donald, his brother (1530),
381.
M'Kwnne. See M'Cunn.
-M'Kynue of Kuokdoire, Alexander (1548), 543.
Gilbert, younger, 543. Cf. M'Cunn.
M'Kynich, Alexander, in Easter Beats (1674),
2730, 2731.
M'Lachlan (M'Clauchlane, Maklauchlane) of
Eskok, or Ascog (1546), 520.
of that Ilk, Lauchlan (1.530), 381.
Duncan Roy M'Kallan (1530), 381.
Walter, in Aberfoyle (1640), 2277 ; Andrew,
his son, 2277.
William, of the stewartry of Kirkcudbright
(1787), 3268: Anne, his wife, see Macghie ;
Alexan<lcr, of the Island of Dominica, his
eldest son and heir, 3268.
Maclaren, John, in Glascory (1739), 3146, 3147.
Maclean (M'Clein) of Ardgour, Alexander,
Receiver-General of Arrears of Assessed
Taxes in Scotland (1807), 3292, 3293;
(1815), 3.303.
Alexander, notary (1697), 2956.
servant of Charles, Earl of Moray
(1731), .3I'20.
Hugh, writer in Glasgow (1772), 3233.
James, merchant in Inverness (1675), 2753.
John (1574), 907-
in Dumfries (1693), 2908.
William, decea.sed (1682), 2803.
Macleish (M'Leisch), John, burgess of Inver-
kcithing (1655), 2464.
M'Clellan fM'Clellaud, M'Lellan, Maclellane,
Makclellane) of Aucheuhay, James (1610),
1582.
of Auchlane, William (1594), 1288, 1560;
Sir William, tutor of Bombie (1611), 1620;
Dame Katherine, his %vife, sec Kennedy;
William, his brother's son. 1288.
M'Clellan of Bank, .John (1674), 2725.
of Bar M'<!eawchin, Robert, elder (1655),
2472 ; Robert, younger, 2472.
of Barseob, William, deceased (1666), 2606 ;
Robert, his heir, 2606.
of Bomby, Thomas (1522), 339.
— — of Drummowane, Gilbert, 598 ; Mariot,
his wife, ire Carruthers ; .James, their son
and heir (1.552), .598.
of Gelstoun, Thomas, 408.
Patrick, his brother (1536), 408.
William, deceased (1674), 2725.
of Mulcok, William (1609), 1560.
of Netherthird, William (1609), 1560.
Gilbert (1522), 339.
in Ireland (1610). 1582.
■ James, inspector of coalworks, Whitehill (?)
(1702), 3003 : David, his eldest son, 3003.
John, in Auchinlevn (1536), 408.
in Balfeir (1586), 1122.
Samuel, merchant in Edinburgh (1699),
2979 ; Sir Samuel, provost of Edinburgh
(1707), 3034.
Thomas, in Ireland (1610), 1582.
William, clerk (1522), 339.
Maclennan (Macklenan), Alexander, servant of
Sir George Mackenzie of Tarbat (1668),
2636.
Macleod, .lEneas, clerk of Edinburgh, notar\
(1692), 2900.
Mr. Donald, in Brymes (1687), 2851.
M'Clintock (M'Liiitok), Donald, in Meikinclie
(1629), 2038 : John, his son, 2038.
John, cotter in Midletoun of Bonhill (1772),
3233.
MacLurg (M'Lnrge), James, merchant, and late
dean of guild of Edinburgh (1693), 2913.
M'Manis. Finlay. in Meikle Allan (1668), 2(>36.
Makmartin, Gilmur (c. 1290), 15; Adam, his
son, 15.
M'Master, Hugh (1688), 2872.
M'Math (Makmath), David, ollicer (15S0), 997.
Mr. Gilbert, notary public (1546), 522.
Matthew, notary (1612), 1638.
Eliz.abeth, wife of John Stewart of Mon-
iiuhill (1576), 936.
M'Millan (Miikmvllane), John, in Straiton (1605),
1484.
.John, notary (1684), 2819.
Thomas (1572), 870.
William, in Dalkeith (1673), 2709.
M'Millegau, John M'William Dow, in Inverness
(1573), 8811, 907: Thomas M'William, his
brother, 880, 907. See a/.^'O Milligan.
M'Morland, Alexander, servant of Charles, Earl
of Moray (1731), 31-20, 3121.
M'Morran(M'Morrane, Makmorane.Makmorrane),
John, trea.surer, Edinburgh (1592), 1247.
Ninian, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh
(1596), 1319 ; Elspeth, his wife, see Purdie.
Sir Patrick (1505), 255.
M'Muir, Patrick, at mill of Dalcroy (1638),
2237.
M'Murchav, Alexander, reader of the church of
Kilmory (1581), 1019.
M'Murrie, John, in Gilbcrtstown (1621), 1879.
'JOO
CALENIJAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS
M'Murrycht, Finlav, officer of Inverness (1570),
854.
M'Murtric, Thomas, elder, in Bishopland (1613),
167S, 1769, 2195; Thomas and John, his
sons, 1 769.
M'Nab, Patrick, cooper in Leitb, deceased (1759),
3208 ; James, his son, 320S.
M'Nachtane, Sir John, sovereign of the Order of
the Beggar's Bennison and Merrvland (1765),
3222. [This may be an assumed name.]
Macnair (Maknair), Duneiin, notar\- (1566), 808,
891, 1032, 1041.
Uiincan, treasurer of Uunkeld (1574), 891,
946.
-Maknakill (Maknakle), Sir John, notary jmblic
(1532), 385, 3SS, 393, 398, 405.
M'Xaught (M'Knaclit, Macknaicht, M'Knaycht,
JIakknaicht, Maknacht, M'Nacht, M'Naycht)
of Kilijuhanitv (Kihjuhonnadie), John (1595),
129S : Roger," his son (158B), 1298.
John, his grandson (1595), 1298;
(1610), 1575-77.
Alexander, iu Kclton (1643), 2330.
Fergus (1505), 257.
George, in Auchingibbert (1772), 3235;
Agnes, his wife, .vec M'Kinnell.
Gilbert (1536), 408.
John, bailie of Edinburgh (1614), 1717;
(1615), 1724.
.M'Neill, or Neilson (M'Nele, M'Niell, Makneill,
Maknill, Makneyll), Nigel, laird of Blair-
quhan (1370), 64; Eva, his eldest si.ster,
mother of (iilcrist M'Cunu, 64 ; AfFrica.
Cristiana, Ibbayg, and Katherina, also bis
sisters, 64.
Alexander, notary public (1529), 378.
John (1527), 358."
notary public (1540), 441, 465, 544,
602.
William, in Craigingate, deceased (1743),
3161.
iM'Xeillie of Acharne, John (1()17), 1769.
Thomas, in Ochiltree (1686), 2843.
Jlacknellan (M'Knellane), Adam, Culros.x, 1299;
.John, bis eldest son (1595), 1299, 130O.
Macuiven (Maknevin, Maknevyn), Thomas (1529),
374, 377.
Mackoun, Andrew, in Linlithgow (1686), 2842;
Andrew, his son, 2842.
M'Person of Keyne, . . . (1574), 907.
M'Petir, Donald, iu Dumcryne (1621), 1867.
M'Phadrick. .John, in Wester Lurg, younger
(174M), 3153.
M'Phaill (Makfale) of Innerernie, Paul (1697).
2956.
Robert, in Dornache (1588). 1158.
M'Phedreis, William, in LuKfistoun (1618),
1793,
M'Phersone (Mackphersone) of Nudbig, John
(1679), 27.S9 ; iJon.-dd, his eldest son, 2789.
Alexander, not;iry in Inverness (1636),
2186.
Donald, in Inverness (1036), 2 ISO,
John, stu<lent in Chanonry (1659), 2540,
Thomas, iu Innertromie (1679), 2789;
Lauchlan, his eldest son, 2789.
M'Phersone, William M'Conil Oige, iu Kingussie
(1606), 1493.
M'Pherson, , . ,, oommendator of the priory of
StrathfiUan (an^e I6(l7), 1526,
M'Phryer(V'Phryer), James M'Kay (1674), 2730,
2731.
M'Queen (M'Quene, M'Queine), Duncan, burgess
of Perth (1613), 1679.
James, in Aggliscbennoche (1637), 2231.
John, minister of Stratoun. See M'Quhorne.
Mr. John, minister at Stratoun. See
M'Quliorne.
MQueir, Duncan, servant of William Shaw, son
of Robert Sh.aw of Bargarr.ine (1622), 1914.
M'Quhirrie (M'Quhyrry, M'Quhyrrycht, Mak
quhirrie), Gdbert. burgess of Edinburgh
(1574), 889, 1142, 1205; Janet, his wife,
see Cornwell.
John, their son (1587), 1142, 1364; Jean,
bis wife, "re IJoig.
M'Qubittroche, Robert, in Culquba (1643), 23.30.
Makqubon, John (1552), 598.
M'Quhorne (M'Quonic), John, minister of
iStraiton, .Ayrshire (1575), 918 [where he is
styled M'Queen]; (1581), 1013, 1(115.
Mr. John, minister of Straiton (1611), 1608,
1729 [where he is styled M'Queen], 1793,
18S1, 1957,
M'Qweill, < leorge, servant of Hugh, Lord Loudoun
(1610), 1.593,
.VI'Rerik, William, Edinburgh (1462), 148.
M'Ritchie (M'Richie), Adam, in Laichwood
(1594), 1287.
.M'Rob, George, in Cartur (16'26), 1972.
M'Robert (M'Robart), Andrew, in Feme (1653),
2436,
Donald, iu Inverness, deceased (1655),
•2460.
Donald M'Aye (1573), 880, 907, 1111.
John, in Brigend (1659), •_'540.
M'Ronald, alias M'Donald, Alexander (1628),
2017.
M'Rorie (M'Rorye), Finlay, burgess of Tain
(1613), 1685.
John Dow (1586), 1111.
M'Eov, William, alias Campbell, in Tuebeig
(1659), -2537.
Mactaggart (Maktvgvr), William, 'beidman'
(1504), 248.
M'Tarlich, John, iu Ouncrosk. See Campbell.
M'Tilt, Alexander, in Blair (1679), 2787,
M'Turk (Makturkc), John, servitor of George
Stewart of Robertoun (1624), 1938,
Makvarraniche, Donald, servitor of William
M'Ay (1000), 1399,
M'Vitie (MV'tbee), Thom.is [Tongland, 1564],
77'2, 801,
M'Vurrich (VicVurrieh), .lohn M'Alcster, in
Crastcarnach (1674), 2730, 2731.
M'Wirrich, William, burgess of luverness (1655),
2460.
M'Walter (M'Waltir), David, in Maybole (1621),
1879.
William, 'teugter' in Feam (1675), 2745,
M'Watter, George, in Mains of Blairquhan (1665),
2595.
INDEX OF PERSONS
901
M'\Vliirter(M'Churterr, M'Quirtour, M'Quliirtour,
M'Quhriter), Duncan (13S5), (39; Patrick,
his father, Gi). .S'ee aJ.60 Harper.
Donald, in Lenfairne or Lessenfairne (1592),
1242, 124;j.
James, iu Mains of Blairquhan (1636),
219.-).
William, in Waterhead, 1242 : John, his
son (1592), 1242.
M'William Uwe, John, ««« M'Millegan ; Thomas,
his brother, see M'Millegan.
M-Willie, William, at mill of Mylne Lene (1630),
2051.
M'Ycllane, Duncan, servant of William Stirling
of Herbertshire (1677), 27GS.
.Maoylhaggow, Michael (1527), 359.
MakVlmoun, John (1543), 473.
.Mader, Sir Richard, notary public (1545), 495.
Mador, William, burgess of Dysart (1035),
2170.
Maiden, James, in Dundee (1072), 2092.
Mailling, John, in Prestonpans (1646), 2365.
Main (Maine, Mane, Mayne), Mr. David, minister
at Dalzell (1032), 211.").
James, Edinburgh (1563), 758.
John, [Incha6fray] 407.
servant of Mr. Alexander Mauchan,
advocate (1557), 670, 720.
Patrick, notary (1017), 1704.
Thomas, bailie of Kirkwall (1020), 1836;
merchant there, 2047.
in Linlithgow, deceased (1697), 2963.
Mains (Maynes), minister at, Mr. Henry Futhie
(1643), 2.327.
Mair (Mayr), James, [Tongland, 1564] 772, 801.
John (1012), 1008.
in Backspittall, William (1557), 002, 676.
Maislet, John, in Ciawslaid (1603), 1454.
Maitland, Richard, Lord. Set Lauderdale, Earl
of.
Maitland (Mautlent, Mautalaunt, Metellan) of
Auchingassill, John (1015), 1727.
of Halton, Charles, senator of the College of
Justice (1655), 2470, 2604-66, 2009, 2079,
2685 ; treasurer-dejiute, 2755 ; constable of
Dundee, 2702. See also Lauderdale.
of Lethington, Sir Richard, keeper of the
privy seal (1507), 823.
James (10O3), 1430. 1439, 1497.
• of (juenysbery, James (1472), 105.
Alexander, late factor of John, Duke of
Lauderdale (1085), 2838.
James, servitor to Sir William Cunningham
of Caprinton (1029), 2u4.5.
Captain James (1081), 2796.
■ Mr. John, sub-dean of Ross (1521), 329.
John, Edinburgh (1551), 573.
commendator of Coldingham (1575),
924 ; [afterwards Lord Lauderdale].
in Brechin (1630), 2065.
chamberlain of Dundee (1672), 2692,
2762.
in Oldliston (1684), 2824; Elizabeth,
his wife, see Arthur.
- Pelham, Lieutenant in Sir John Cope's
Dragoons (1758), 3204.
Maitland, -Mr. Richard, bailie of Musselburgh
regality (1644), 2.347; Patrick, his son,
2347.
Robert, knight (1390), 81.
Walter (1330), 35, 36.
William, servitor of Charles, Earl of Lauder-
dale (1691), 2888.
• . . . (1686), 2844 ; Catherine Bonuar, in
Fettercairn, deceased, his wife, 2844 ; Janet,
their daughter, wife of James Gowan, draper
in Cauongate, 2844.
Makerstoun (Malkaristun), Adam of, provost of
the church of St. Mary, St. Andrews, 15.
.\laktygyr. Set Mactaggart.
Malcolm (M'Colm, Malcome, Malcunj), .-Andrew
(1590), 1209.
Bernard, officer in May bole (1684), 2819.
Mr. John, servitor to Sir James Dundas of
Craigton (1622), 1S9:>.
Sir Thomas, notary public (1538), 419, 507,
511, 535.
Malcolm.son (Malcomsoun, Malcomesone), John
(1496), 229.
Malcolm, 'beidman' (1504), 248.
Robert, chaplain (1538), 426.
Malcumboy, John, servant of David Kdington of
that Ilk (1581), 1035.
Malherbe, Sir Gilbert, sherifif of Stirling (1296-
1300), 18.
Malice, alias Melving, Adam, writer (1588), 1172.
John, in Cambuskenneth (1581), 1026.
Mallinson (Malynsoun), Thomas, officer of Inver-
ness (1573), 880.
I Malloch, Andrew, servitor of Mr. James Lauder,
i notary (1003), 2573.
writer in Haddington ()G89), 2875.
John, servant of the king (1622), 1911.
Malo-leporario. See Mauleverer.
Maltman, Robert, tailor in Duns (1029), 2029.
William, in Lumsden (1022), 1900.
Malwyn or Malvin. .S'ee Melville.
ManceU of Cairnytlappit, Charles de (1()64). 2576.
Manderston (Manderstoun,Mandirstoun), Andrew,
'arniiger' (14051, 153.
George, in Xorth Berwick (1650), 2414.
John of (1425), 81.
John, notary [lublic (1522), 335.
in Duns (1589), 11.8().
— portioner of Grueldykcs (1609), 1.530.
Maner, Walter of (1207), 4.
Mann (Man. Mane, Manne), Andrew, servitor of
the laird of Caprinton (1024), 1938.
Findl.iy, cordiner in Inverness (1055), 2460 ;
Thomas, his son, 2460.
(Mane), James, servant of Ronald Brown,
notary (1596), 1309.
Thomas, chaplain [Morpeth], 303.
— — - Willi.im, burgess of Dundee (1564), 770;
Janet, his wife, vce Wedderburn.
Manners (Manors), Sir Robert of (1292-95), 16.
Robert of (1316), 20, 29, 33 ; (Sir Robert),
36, 38,41, 42.
John of, knight (13S7), 76, 78, 80.
Robert of (1.387), 76, 77 (?), 78.
of Cheswyke, Robert (1450), 130.
of Etalle, Robert (1450), 130.
902
CAJ>ENDAK OF THE LAING CHARTERS
Manson (Mansonc, Mansoun), David, tobacconist
in Cromarty (176--'), .-WIT.
James, servitor of Daviil Heart, notary,
Kirkwall (1G3S), 2l':J.).
Thomas, in Tain (Hil 1), 16-_'-_'.
notary (1G5.')), 2463.
William, portioner ot Tetneillies (KillD),
1544.
Mantildow, William (l.')7r>), !»3i).
Manuell, John, serji ant of the barony of Inver-
luith (1610), 15S.-., 1673, 177-', 18:>!t, 1861 ;
in Potterrow, 222.S.
Mar, John Erskine, second Earl of (lo!)!)), 1304,
1312, 1336, 133S, 13n.-i, 1397, 1568, 1661,
1680, 1787, 17!M, 18G7, 1029, 1972, 1998,
2032,2(133, 2U44.
John, third Earl of (1637), 2211 ; (1643),
2325.
John, Lord Erskine, his son, afterwards
fourth Earl of, 2325.
Charks, fifth Earl of (1684), 2822.
John, sixth E.irl of (1707), 3031, 30G4.
and Angus, Margaret Stewart, Countess of
(1389), 379.
David, burgess of Aberdeen (1604), 1469.
Henry, a lord of council (1481), 184.
March, Patrick Dunbar, Earl of (1320), 27, 32,40.
George, Earl of (1390), 81.
— ■ — William Douglas, second Earl of, 3207 ;
Anna, Countess of March, his wife, 3207 ;
William, third Earl, their only son (1759),
3207.
March (Mairche, Marche), David (1548), 541.
David, meal-dealer (1617), 1778.
Peter (1481), notary public, 184, 188, 191.
Marischall, William, [fourth] Earl (1.564), 767,
885, 1011.
George, fifth Earl (1589), 1184, 1721, 1749.
William, sixth Earl, Lord Keith, etc. (1615),
1721, 1749, 2171, 2180, 2263, 2869.
George, eighth Earl (1677), 2764, 2765, 2869,
2879, 2921.
William, ninth Earl (1694), 2921 ; (1696),
2939.
Marjorib,anks, George, servitor to George, arch-
bishoip of .St. Andrews (1614), 1705.
James, Edinburgh (1586), 617.
John, Imilie of Edinburgh (1687), 2849.
Mark, Stewart of the bishop of St. Andrews, 15.
Markineh, minister of (1706), Dr. John Middleton,
3029.
Marlborough, Duke of, John (1689), 2874, 2877,
3074.
Marquis, James, in Boighead (1652), 2428.
Marshall (Marascall, Marescal, Mareschal, Maris-
hall, Marschall, Marchell, Merchall, Merchell,
Merschall, Merschell, Mershell, Merscell) of
Wester-Mailings, Alexander, deceased, 3012 ;
David, his sou and heir (1704), .3012.
Adam (.-. 1290), 15.
Alexander, in Fluris (1580), 1007.
servitor to Stephen I'aterson (1609),
1543.
notary in Falkland (1622), 1912, 2256,
2336.
forester at Humbie (1651), 2420.
Marshall, Mr. Archibald, minister of Falkirk
(1689), 2878.
(Marescal) Sir David (1273), 46.
David, notary in Ballantoun (1611), 1G02,
1603.
Mr. Edward, deceased, commissary-clerk of
Edinburgh (1G93), 2915.
Gavin, portioner of Mains of Dollar (1613),
1G70.
George, provost of Lincluden (1538), 426.
Sir George, chaplain (1550), 557, 558.
Gilbert, notary in Glasgow (1636), 2196.
.James, in Quhitchester (1639), 2262; Adam,
his son, 2262.
(Maresch.al) .lohn, of Staundon (1319), 25.
John of (1322), 30.
notary public (1462), 150.
notary jiublic (1536), 410.
St. Andrews (1554), 623.
■ (Merscell) John, burgess of Inverness (1573),
880.
.Tohn, Serjeant of Hurntisland (1,591), 1222.
' Mr. .lohn, servitor to Mr. Alexander King,
advocate (1612), 1633.
- .John, in Weitland (1612), 1668.
in Ednam (IG14), 1714.
servitor of Sir William Cunningham of
Caprinton (1636), 2189.
■ servitor of Hugh Wallace, younger
(1643), 2324.
Mr. .Jolin, minister of Dundurcus, deceased
(1692), 2904.
-Sir Kobert (1273), 46.
■ Robert, 237.
burgess of Edinburgh (1600), 1401.
• deceased.grandfather of late .Alexander
Marschall of Wester Maillings (1704), 3012.
Ronald (1 588), 1159.
-Thomas (1598), 1346.
Serjeant of Montrose (1620), 1846.
Walter, clerk of kirk-session of Dirleton
(1653), 2443.
William, [Dysart] 291.
Mr. William, chaplain (1528), 368.
Elizabeth, deceased, wife of .J.ames Gordon
in Collie (1692), 2904.
Martin, Mr., physician of King William the
Lion, 3.
Martin (Mairtein, Mairtyne, Martcin, Martine,
Martoune, Martyn, Martyne, Mertene,
Mertin, Mertyn) of Cardon, John (1515),
310, 430.
of Lathonis, Thomas (1556), 656.
lames (1576), 943.
Alexander, Gullane (1562), 744.
Andrew, notary public (1529), 376.
bailie of Easter Anstruther (1660),
2544.
George, carpenter, servitor to Josias Stewart
of Blairquhan (1620), 1850.
notary, servant to Andrew Wilson,
M.A., notary (1G31), 2095.
servitor of Mr. John Bain, W.S. (1662),
2561.
servitor to John Aitone, burgess of
Montrose (1679), 2788.
INDEX OF PERSONS
903
Martin, James (1539), 430.
-in Scone (157.S), O.IO.
Mr. .James, proTost of St. Salvator's College
(1595), 1303.
James, in Dalkeith (1673), 2702.
(Martoune) John, writer in Dumfries (Kil 1),
1G-2U.
John, merchant in Dumfries (1707), 303G.
messenger in Dumfries (1707), 3036.
Patrick, Serjeant of the C'anongate (1(>09),
154.-..
Robert, servant of John FuUertoun (if Dreg-
horn (1.593), 126S.
• bailie of Crail (1663), 2570, 2578.
Thomas, brother-german of James Martin of
Lathoni3(1576), 943.
merchant (1008), 1538.
William (1536), 402.
Mary, Queen of Scots, 480, 493, 500, 504, 515,
520, 523, 520, 527, 536, 538, 543, 549, 550,
555, 561, 574, 578, 586, 587, 603, 612. 613,
622,620,6.50,651,674, 710, 721, 753, 755,
776, 794, 802, 804, 805, 816, 823, 883, 886.
Mason (Masoun, Maysoun, Measou, Meassoun,
Messoun), Alan, in Ednam (1614), 1714.
Archibald, officer in Dalkeith (1673), 2709.
George, in Gullane(?) (1575), 921.
shoemaker in Newmilns, deceased
(1672), 2095; DaWd, fuller in Hauch, his
brother-german and heir (1072), 2095.
Henry (1434), citizen and co-bailie of St.
Andrews, 111.
John, [Dunfermline] 2S9.
burgess of Edinburgh, 492 ; Margaret,
his wife, see Dee ; Alexander, their son
(1545). 492, 505; Alexander, younger, his
son, 492.
notary (1587), 1141. Perhaps the
same as
town clerk of Ayr (1595), 1301.
in Ednam (1014), 1714.
Thomas, Culross (1553), 611; Grissil, his
wife, see Kilgour.
(1528), .309.
shoemaker in Newmilns (1695), 2933.
William, Serjeant, Haddington (I54ii), 446.
Isobella, relict of Robert Mylne, Inverbervie
(1590), 1201.
Massie, Andrew, notary (1649), 2404.
Masson (Massoune) of Westmeatlow, Thomas,
merchant, burgess of Edinburgh (1655), 2409.
Masterton (Mastertone, Maistertoun) of E.ister
Grange, Culross, Adam 1 1586), 1119.
John (160fi), 1496.
— Adam, his son and heir-apparent,
1496.
Alexander, merchant in Linlithgow (1686),
2842 ; Thomas, his son, 2842.
James, servitor of Alexander Colville,
commendator of Culross (1583), 1068, 1086,
1125.
merchant (1614), 1718.
Patrick, in Roissill, brother of Adam
M.aistertou of Easter Grange (1586), 1119,
1127.
Robert, in Balsusney, etc. (1584), 1072.
Masterton, Robert, in Culross (1587), 1152.
1153 ; bailie of C, 1299 ; burgess, 1317.
skipper, burgess of Kirkcaldy, deceased
(1671), 2075 ; Alexander, notary in Cupar,
his son, 2075.
.Mathe. Cy. Mathie.
Mather (Maither), Alexander, servitor to James
Hood, portioncr of Keithock (1067), 2624.
in Nether Pitfeithie (1067), 262.5.
Arthur, portioner of Ardoch (1607), 1518.
James, ironsmith in Bo'ness (1604), 2580.
John, smith in Bo'ness (1037), 2217, 2586.
Miitheson (Mathesoun, Mathesun, Mathi.son,
Mathiesone, Mathisone, Mathoson), Mr.
Alexander, presbyter (1460), 15.
Andrew, in Ednam (1614), 1714.
Edward, or Edmond, brother of John Mathe-
son, portioner of Broughton (1587), 1146,
1175.
George, merchant in Edinburgh (1618),
1789.
James, in Hardens (1600), 1412.
in Linktouu of Abbotshall (1656),
2488; Katherine, his wife, sfe Moir.
John, sub-prior of Tonglaud (1564). 772, 801.
in Dalkeith (1.582), 104.3, 1044.
portioner of 15ro<ighton (1587), 114.5,
1146, 1175, 1789, 2135 ; Agnes, his wife, see
Anderson; William, their son, 1140; John,
their son and heir (1633), 2135.
carpenter in Dalkeith, deceased (1622),
1909 ; Katherine, his wife, -tee .Sim[ison ;
Jonet, their daughter, wife of Robert Linton
in Dalkeith (1621), 1873, 1909, 2148, 2170.
■ — in Cupar (1706), 3029.
Robert (1.548), 535.
William, bailie uf Northberwick (1521), 326.
in Crook.stou Mill (1062), 2557.
Jean, wife of David Campbell, cooper in
Falkirk (1052), 2421.
Mathie (Mathe, Mathy), Alexander, maltman,
burgess of Caiiongate (1054), 2457, 2849;
•Jean, his wife, see Nisbet.
servitor to James Campbell, younger
of Aberuchil (1697), 2957.
George, in Dam.side (1610), 1572.
John (1518), 314.
in Downfield (1577), 901.
servitor of the Earl of Glencairo (1596),
1320.
Patrick (1496), 229.
Joanna, relict of Mr. Hugh Campbell, and
also of Humphrey Mills, clockmaker (1098),
2973.
Maiichan (Mauchane), Adam, burgess of Edin-
burgh, 676, 1402; Edward, his son (1557).
676.
Mr. Alexander, advoc.ite (1557), 670, 720.
Alexander, merchant in Edinburgh (1600),
1402.
James, burgess of Edinburgh, 720 ; John,
his son and heir (1560), 720.
Isabella, widow of Gilbert Lauder, burgess of
Edinburgh (1557), 670.
Mauchline, Lord, James (1659), 2534, 25.3.5. .SV*
also Loudoun, Earl of.
904.
CALENDAR 01- THE LAING CHARTERS
Mauchline (Maugliling, Mawgliling), Robert, Had-
ilington (l."ir)4), 491.
Sir Thomas, chajilain (1554), 491.
Maule (Mauld, .Maiildc, Maull, Mawle) of Pan-
mure, Robert, sheriff-depute of Forfar (1522),
.S34.
Mr. Henry, keeper of the signet (1648), 2383.
Mr. Henry or Harie, W.S., in Edinburgh
(1707), 30:il, 31(17.
James, student at St. .Salvator's College
(159!)), 1303.
factor for Charles, Earl of Moray
(1731), 3120-22.
John, writer in Stonehaven (17.''.1), 31 19.
William, bailie of Edinburgh (1600), 1393,
1402 ; dean of guild (1G03), 145G.
Marion, M-ife of Mr. Alexander SetoD of
Gargunnock (1()23), 193G.
.Mauleverer (Mallevcrer, Malo-leporario), Sir Ed-
mund, of Wyddersoun, Yorkshire, knight
(1.-.59), 094.
Simon (1207), 4.
Mause, John (l.")39), 433.
Robert (1539), 433.
Mavor( Meuour), Patrick, notary public (1002), 429.
Maw, William, 'beidman' (1504), 248.
Mawer, Mark, servant to Walter Mawer, writer
(1590), 1203.
portioner of Ur(|uliart (1050), 2413.
Walter, writer ( 1590), 1203.
Ma\ton (Maxtoun), John, burgess of Edinburgh
(1402), 147.
Oliver, servant of James Campbell of
Lawers (1007), 1520.
Maxton, vicars of —
Sir William Tailfeir (o. 1561), 727.
Sir William Aiuslie (1501), 727, 1000.
Maxwell, .John, Lord, bailie of the abbey of
Tongland (1566), SOI.
.John, Lord. See Morton, Earl of.
Maxwell (Maxwel) of Aikenhead, William (1456),
1 05.
John (1508), 268.
of Blactoun, Thomas (1504), 247.
of Brackansj'de, .lohn, stewart-depute of
Kirkcudbright (1674), 2725.
of Caldcrwood, John (1420), 105, 1 17.
• of [Calderwood and] Maldisly, .lohn, knight
(1476), 169.
of Calderwood, Robert, lord of Maldislee
(1508), 2(i8, 646; Alexander, his brother, 268.
John, son of liobert (1556), 646, 689,
697, 773, 779, 786.
James, younger, fiar of Mauldislee,
646; Sir .James (1.596), 1311.
Sir James (I'628), 2019, 2023, 2251.
of Little Cessnock, Alexander, macer of the
court of session (1627), 2007 ; Margaret,
his wife, see Borthwick.
of Gelston, Thomas (1674), 2725.
of Mid-Keltoune, William (1643), 2330.
of Kirkconuel, Herbert (1557), 667 : William,
his brother, 667, 670 ; .John, his brother,
667.
John (I60O), 1407; John, his son,
1407.
Maxwell of Kirkconnell, Herbert, apparent (1613),
1690, 1702; of K., 17.55, 17.58,2254.
John (1639), 2254, 3320; Agnes, his
wife, see Lawrie.
.James, their eldest son and heir (1658),
3320.
.James, his son, 3320.
William, heir of James (1708), 3320 ;
Alexander and Stei)hen, brothers of William,
3320; Agnes and Elizabeth, their sisters.
3320.
of Kirkhousc, William (1657), 2499 ; .lean.
his wife, xee Crichton of t'rawfordston.
Itobert (1657), 2499, 2783.
of Littlebar, .lames (1637), 2222.
of Ivogan, Alexander (161 1), 1620 ; John, his
son, 1620.
of Marikirk, James (1620), 1837.
Malcolm, liar (l(;31), 2077.
of Midlebie, John (1707), 3036.
of Monreith, William (16(i(i), 2600.
of Munches, George, sheiiff-depute of Kirk-
cudbright (r. 1665)', 2690.
of Newark, Sir Patrick (1649), 2387, 2388,
2583 ; Patrick, his son, see of Teliug.
Sir George, Har (1664), 2583.
of Newlaw, Samuel (1674), 2725.
■ of Overmains of Duchal, Alex.ander (1649),
2387, 2388 ; Ann.a, his wife, see. Houston.
of Nether PoUok, John, 309 ; Katherine,
his daughter (1515), spouse of John FuUartou
of Corsiiie, 309.
Sir George, rector of Glasgow Uni-
versity (1655), 2475, 2492.
of Porterak, Robert (1657), 2499 ; Barbara,
his wife, see Crichton of Crawfordston ; Robert,
their son, 2499.
of SauchtnnhaU, Alexander (1656), 2484;
Janet, his wife, xee Moodie.
of Southbar, John (1603), 1431.
John, younger, 1431.
of Teling, David (1591), 1223, 1251, 1252,
1306,2132; Hugh, brother of Uavid, 1251,
1309 ; Robert and Thoma.«, his brothers,
1309.
Hugh, younger, 122.3, 1251, 1252, 1.3(16,
1746, 2132 ; Patrick, also son of David, 1223,
1251, 12.52.
Patrick, fiar (1633), 2132, grandson of
the younger Hugh. [Identical with Sir
Patrick M. of Newark, xupra,'\
Patrick (1664), 2.583, son of Sir Patrick
M. of Newark.
Alexander, b.ailie of North Berwick (1566),
799.
Andrew, officer, Dumfries (1580), 997.
Mr. David, not.ary public (1580), 997.
Edward, commendator of Dundrennan (1588),
1160.
George, burgess of Dumfries (1545), 498.
(1656)^_'478.
Henry, notary (1616), 1758.
at the mill of Auchtermuchtie (1643).
2336.
Herbert, burgess of Dumfries, 320 ; JoIju.
his son (1516-26), .320.
INDEX OF PERSONS
905
Maxwell, Hugh, brother-gcrmanof David Maxwell
of Teling (1591), 1223, 1309.
James (I5.")7), 677.
senior, portioner of Auchtermuchty,
and baUie of the town (1602), 1422, 1441.
brother-goniiau of Herbert Maxwell
of Kirkconnell (1616), 1758.
burgess of Paisley (1642), 2307.
servitor to the Earl of Nithsdale (1643),
2330.
James, at Cross (1643), 2336.
John, in Airds (1547), 532; William, his
brother, 532.
clerk of the sheriflf court of Renfrew,
notary public (1575), 916.
Dalkeith, notary (1610), 157S.
• — brother-gerraan of Herbert Maxwell of
Kirkconnell (1616), 1758.
XicholJ, in Arkland (1584), 1087.
Quentin, in Carncskulte (1684), 2819.
Kichard, portioner of Auchtermuchty (1622),
1912,2256.
Sir Robert (1546), 520, 714.
Ptobert, brother of David Maxwell of Teling
(1596), 1.309.
notary (1600), 1401.
portioner of Auchtermuchty (1602),
1422; Marion, his wife, see Young; Eliza-
beth Stirk, his mother, 1422.
Robert, in Arkland (1610), 1575, 1576.
servitor to William Colquhoun of Gars-
cadden, writer in Glasgow (1656), 2478,
2517.
Thomas (1512), 287.
clerk, Dumfries (1557), 667.
tenant in Corbelly (1563), 761.
brother of David Maxwell of Teling
(1596), 1309.
William, in Newlands (1558), 689, 697.
in Little Aird, deceased (1639), 22.54.
in Dumfries (1693), 2908.
Euphame. wife of Adam Cunningham of
Merkyll(1623), 19.36.
Giles, wife of Robert Gilmour (1643), 2336.
Dame Margaret, wife of Sii' James Crichton
of Ruthvens (1610), 1579.
Maybole, minister of (1611), Mr. James Bonar,
1602.
provost of, Gilbert Ros (1618), 1792.
Mayne (ej. also Main), David, notary public (1544),
488.
Jasper, notary public (1512), 287.
.John mealmaker in Leith (1632), 2112;
Marion, his wife, see Meggat.
Patrick, procurator (1598), 1399.
Mealing, Alexander, servitor to Sir David Car-
negie of Kinnaird (1613), 1682.
Mearns (Mernis, Meyrnys), David, [St. Andrews]
181.
Mr. George, advocate, St. Andrews (1594),
1277.
James, in Kirktonof Aberlemno (1622), 1905.
Mech, Alexander, mariner in Morison's Haven
(1703), 3005.
Meggat (Meget, Meggott, Megott) of Maister-
toun, Thomas (1600), 1406.
Meggat, Alexander, in Dalkeith, deceased (1710),
30.50.
John, rector of Kerrington (1541), 457.
in Carrington (1585), 1099 ; Agnes, his
wife, see Lyell.
William, portioner of Utterstoun (1600),
1406.
Marion, wife of .John Mayne, mealmaker in
Leith (1632), 2112.
Meggesou ('filius Megge '), Hugh (1270-90), 14.
Meikle (Mekill, Mekle, Meikill), -James, weaver in
Greenholm (1695), 2933, 2952.
John (1509), 270.
(1564), 772.
(Merkill) John, notary public (1592), 1249,
1302.
burgess of Kirkcudbright (1609), 1560.
Robert (1488), 201.
Thomas (1.594), 1288.
Meiklejohn (Meikiljohne, Mekiljohn), Edward,
burgess of Edinburgh (1586), 1124, 1125.
William, bailie of Burntisland (1612), 1639,
2191.
Mein (Meine, Meyne), Alexander, surgeon in
Dalkeith (1705), 3019, 3058.
Bartholomew, Edinburgh (1625), 1960.
John, maltman of Newstead (1682), 2812.
Robert, in Kelso (1666), 2607.
portioner of Gattonside (1682), 2812.
Megginoh (Melginche), Stephen of (1228), 6.
Meldrum (Melgdrum) of Cleisb, William (1417),
95.
of Segy, .\lexander (1489), 203.
James, younger, senator of College of
Justice, deceased (1.598), 3314.
Sir David, deceased (1622), 1903;
George, his son, 1903.
David, archdeacon of Dunkeld (1542), 460,
572.
George, bailie of Crail (1632), 2013, 2889(?).
James, notary public (1513), 296.
in Leith (1711), 3060.
John, rector of Bourglen [or Burghill], 306.
Thomas, chancellor of Brecliin (1515), 306.
William, [St. Andrews, 1545] 494.
precentor of Brechin (1515), 306.
M.A., notary public (1550), 569.
Melis, Henry, notary (1676), 2757.
Melrose, abbot of (1378), 67.
commendators of —
James [Stewart], 540, 544, .548, 569, 628,
629, 637, 642, 643, 668, 11.36. Cf. Kelso.
Michael Balfour (1565), 7S9, 791, 792, 1503.
James Douglas (1584), 1074, 1196, 1197,
12(t6, 1220.
monks of —
Richard Paterson (Patonsoun), sub-prior
(1550), 569 ; 628, 642. 643.
Thomas BIyth, Richard Chatto, and Robert
Liddell, 569.
John Watsoun, 569, 628, 642, 791, 792.
Thomas Merser, 569 ; sub-prior (15551, 628,
642, 64.3.
William Philp, 569, 628, 642, 643.
John Forrest (Forros), 569, 628, 642, 791,
792.
5y
906
CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS
Melrose, monks of {conlinued) —
John Hogart, 51)9, 628, 642, 643.
Bernard Boustoun, 569, 642, 643, 791, 792.
Uaviil Hoppringill, 569, 62S, 642, 791, 792.
Kentigeru Purves, 569, 628, 642, 643,
[3313].
Radulph Hudson, 628, 642, 643.
Alexander Bellenden, 628, 642, 643, 791,
792.
Thomas Meyn, 628, 642, 791.
John Fourtoun, 643.
John Watson, minor, 791, 702.
Thomas Halywell, 791, 792.
George Weir, 791.
James Ramsay, 791, 792.
Melrose, Thomas [Hamilton], Earl of (1619), 1823-
25, 1845, 1870, 1871, 1877, ISSO, 1825, 1870,
1896,1897, 1901. .S'ee aiso Hamilton, Binning,
and Haddington.
Melrose (Melros), James, ofTicer of Peebles (1687),
2859.
Thomas (1551), 585.
Melville, George, Lord, afterwards first Earl of
(1656), 2495, 2805, 2806.
Alexander, Master of, his son (1688), 2866.
Melville (Maleuill, Malewyn, Malvil, Malvillc,
Malwil, Mall wing, Malwyn, Melvill, Melwyn)
of Carnliee, William, 231, 871 ; Janet, his
daughter (1497), 231 ; wife of Andrew Lundie
of Strathairlic, 2G5, 266, 299, 871.
of Dysart, James (1584), 1081.
of Garvock, Sir Andrew (1604), 1460-63,
1502, 1675, 1688, 1921 ; IClizabeth, his wife,
see Hamilton.
George, his son and heir (1623), 1921,
1922.
of Raith, [John, 1566] 802.
John (1623), 1921.
(Melving), alias Malice, Adam, writer (1588),
1172.
Alexander, in Auchmithie (1560), 723.
in Petnanione(1618), 1814.
Daniel, .servitor of Adam Lawtie, writer in
Edinburgh (1603), 1455,3314; writer, 1842,
2018, 2020.
Ephraira, minister at Pittenweem (1623),
1925.
or Melving, Francis, in Coldingham (1604).
1474, 1476 ; (1628), 2024.
George, bailie of St. Andrews (1473), 167.
James, servant of Mr. John Spens (1557),
662.
brother-german to the laird of Raith
(1566), 802.
in Balsusney, etc. (1584), 1072.
Mr. James, minister at Arbroath (1584),
1081.
James, Edinburgh (1.589), 1179.
Mr. James, minister of Kilrenny (1593),
1263.
James, in Tranent (1646), 2362.
brother of George, Lord Melville (1656),
2495.
(Malewyn) John (1470), 162.
John (1481), 183.
in Coldingham (1578), 971.
Melville, John, Crail (1579), 981.
Michael, servitor to Daniel Melville, writer
in Edinburgh (1620), 1842.
Nicholas (1515), 310.
Sir Richard of (1266), 8.
Uoljert, St. Andrews (1473), 167.
Thomas of, Edinburgh [deceased, 14211), 97.
Mr. Thomas, minister of Kinglassie, lirutln'r
of John Melville of Raith (1623), 1921,
2495.
William, citizen of St. Andrews (1473), 167 ;
bailie, 181.
alinx Smyth, William, ironsmith in Kirk-
caldy (15S0), 998.
William, lirother-german of George Melville
of Garvock (1623), 1922.
in Grangepans (1671), 2677.
Helen, wife of ,)ohn Beaton in Balquharg
(1551), .577.
Meumuir, rectors of —
Jame.s Hamilton (1550), 572.
Mr. John Lindsay (1569), 840, 1088, 1514.
Menteith (Menetcth, Menteyth, Monteath, Mon-
tcathe, Monteith, Moutethe), William, Earl of
(16.30), 2051.
Joanna of. Countess of Strathearu (1362),
379 ; Joanna, her d.aughter, see Murray.
Menteith of Ballachallaue, Alexander (1614), 1609,
2165, 2231, 2232; Patrick, his son (1637),
2231, 2232.
of Kerse, Sir William, elder (1611), 1601 ;
Mariota, his daughter, wife of David Pitcairn
of that Ilk, 1601.
Sir William, younger (1605), 1487,
1601.
of Egilshaw, Robert (1630), 2047, 2088,
2140.
of Gogar, Alexander, deceased (1604), 1466;
Margaret, his wi<low, nee Balfour.
of Langtoun, Mr. James (1620), 1835, 2053.
of Rednoch, William (1574), 904.
Archibald, in Gull.ane (1591), 1218.
.James, servitor to Thomas, Lord Binning
(1018), 1789, 1870.
weaver in Inverkeithing (1655), 2464.
Wright in Edinburgh (1678), 2778.
John, servitor to the Constable of Stirling
Castle (1592), 1248.
in Dalkeith (1603), 1458.
in Boquho|ip}l (1614), 1699.
in Shannachill (1630), 2051; Patrick,
his son, 2051.
in Bo'ness (1657), 2506, 2586, 2868;
Elizabeth, his spouse, .see Reuny.
Malise, in Bordlaud of Ruskie (1614),
1699.
in Torrie (1637), 2231, 22,32.
Elizabeth, in Bo'ness (1688), 2868.
Menteith, atew.artry of, .steward of the (1614),
Mr. Malcolm Henry.son, 1699.
Menzies (Meinzeis, Meyners, Meynzeis) of Achin-
sall, Robert (1.505), 789.
of Comries, Duncan (1613), 1671.
Alexander (1649), 2406.
-of Culterallers, John (1565), 789.
of that Ilk, Alexander, 789.
INDEX OF PERSONS
907
James, his son and heir
Menziea of tliat Ilk,
(1565), 789, 1021.
Alexander (lOl.S), 1071.
of Pitfoddels, William, deceased
27;i3.
(1674),
of Trailtrow,
Mr. Archibald, preceptor
official of Glasgow (1557), GO'J.
Charles, servant to William Dykes, W.S.
(1693), 29i;i.
George, clerk of Falkirk (1699), 2982.
James (l.'iGo), 789.
John, rector of Weem (I oG.I), 7S9.
in Prestonpans (l(i4{i), 2306.
servant of Charles, Earl of Moray
(1731), 3120.
Robert of, chamliurlain (12."i2), 7.
Robert, in Dalquharue (1657), 2503.
Thomas, gardener at Logic (1722), 3095.
William, bailie of Edinburgh (1698), 2973.
W.S. (1707), 3032.
Mephine, George, officer of Dundee (1695), 2930.
Mercer (Marsar, Mersar, Merser) cf Mekillour,
Sir Laurence, knight, 243.
Laurence (1611), 1609.
of Sauling, Robert, bailie-depute of regality
of Dunfermline (1613), 1675.
Mr. James, minister of Cluny in Stormonth
(1650), 2408; Euphemia Wemyss, his wife,
2408.
James, jiortioner of Newstead (1682), 2812.
John, notary (1631), 2080, 2081.
procurator-fiscal of regality of Culross
(1694), 2922.
notary (1722), 3095, 3105.
Robert, burgess of Perth (1463), 151.
messenger (1628), 2016.
Mr. Thomas (1628), 2016.
Troilus (1590), 1209.
Walter, presentee (1515) to Auchtermuchty,
308.
William (1616), 1759.
Merchand (Mercheand), Allan, burgess of Kilmaurs
(1557), 678.
Allan, in Kilmaurs (1610), 1574.
John, burgess of Kilmaurs (1557), 678.
William, burgesa of Kilmaurs (1552), 603,
608, 879.
Merkill, James, servant to Cuthbert Nicolson of
Gullane (1591), 122.5.
John, notary (1595), .vce Meiklc.
Merrilees (Mcrilics, Merricleyes), Robert, mes-
senger (1621), 1885, 2001.
Robert, elder, in Dalkeith (1635), 2166,
2167.
Merriman (Merryman), William (1553), 614.
Merstoun, Robert, in Carberry (1644), 2349.
William (1617), 1765.
Mertliam, James, Inverness (1556), 038.
Methil (Methkil), John of (1228), 6. See also
Wemyss.
Methven (Math fane), Mr. David, in St. Andrews
(1637), 2208, 2719.
Matthew, servitor to .John Scrimgeour of
Dudope(16!2), 1664.
Thomas (1548), 542.
Mr. Thomas, advocate (1579), 978.
Methven, Thomas, in St. Andrews (1637), 2208.
Methven, i>rovo8t of church of, Mr. James Bering
(1580), 1009.
Michael, son of Gilecrist (c. 1300), 18; Idania,
his wife, sef Gourlay.
Michael or Michaclson, Robert, of Hirdmanston
(1438), notary, 118.
son of Diirand (1273), 46.
Michaell, John (1566), 803.
Middlemass (Middelmest, Midlemes, Midlemist),
John, younger, feuar in Kelso (1667), 2614.
John, writer in Haddington (1693), 2909.
Thomas (1607), 1527.
Middleton, John, Earl of (1663), 2568.
Middleton (Meddeltoun, Middletoun, Mideltoun,
Midilton, Midleton) of Caldame, Robert
(1627), 2005.
John of, clerk (1270-90), 14.
John of (1330), 34.
John of, knight (1411), 91.
Dr. John, minister of Markinch (1706),
3029 : Margaret, his daughter, 3029.
Patrick (1512), notary and scribe to arch-
bishoj) of St. Andrews, 287.
Principal, of King's College, Aberdeen
(1697), 2961.
Thomas, 59 ; Juwetta, his mother, see also
Pole.
Sir William of (1270-90), 14.
William, in Dava (1639), 2263.
Margaret, relict of Alexander Livingstone of
Weatquarter (1630), 2053, 2054.
Mill (Myl, xMyll, Mylle), Ale.xander (1506),
261.
Alexander, in Drumlochland, deceased (1686),
2844 ; Elizabeth, his wife, nee Bonnar.
Andrew (1513), 297.
in Petcow (1649), 2400, 2405.
James (1514), 300.
in Sneip (1673), 271.">, 2716.
John (1513), 297.
in Sneip (1673), 2699.
Robert (1.505), 379.
(1528), 369.
Helen, wife of Thomas Wallang, burgess of
Musselburgh (1569), 839.
MiUbank, Mark, of Newcastle-on-Tyne (1675),
2751, 2763, 2809 ; Dorothy, his wife, 2809.
Miller (Millar, Myllar, Myller) of Townhead of
Barnweill, John, deceased (1685), 2839;
James, his son, 2839 ; Rachel, wife of James,
see Dickie.
of Gourlabank, James (1650), 2414.
Alexander (1699), 2976, 3086, 3093.
Alexander, younger, deceased, brother-
german of Marion Miller (17.58), 3206.
of Willockshill, Robert (1672), 2695.
Alexander, Gila's Kamsay, iudweller in Craill
(1574), 894.
clothier to the king (1612), 1633.
painter in Haddington (1685), 2838,
2909 ; Margaret, his wife, see Millar.
treasurer of Haddington (1690), 2886.
- Allan, burgess of Kilmaurs (1557), 678.
burgess of Crail (1621), 1890; bailie,
2411.
908
CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS
Miller, AUau, burgess and bailie of Crail (1GG3),
2570, -2578, 2G71 ; Andrew, his second son
(1G71), 2671.
Andrew, Serjeant of Ayr (1595), 1301.
miller in Gartnes (1640), 2276.
(1693), 2912.
Archibald, notary, Dalkeith (1582), 1039,
1040, 1043, 1044, 1212, 1322, 1323, 1361,
1458, 1479, 14S8, 1567, 1578, 1626, 1640,
1646; clerk of Dalkeith, 1666, 1667.
burgess of Haddington (1667), 2622.
merchant, burgess of Haddington
(1721), 3093.
Bartholomew, miller at Blairfad (1640),
2276.
David, in Canongate, deceased (15S8), 1156,
2457.
in Bo'ness (1638), 2868.
in Dennastoun (1700), 2986.
alias Scot, Donald (1575), 930.
George, in St. Andrews (1635), 2160.
alias Gray, James [Freuchie Mill] (1542),
464.
James, notary public (1559), 695, 737.
(1564), 776.
servitor of Lord Torphichcn (1576),
940.
- Mr. James, notary (1591), 1212.
-James, burgess of Musselburgh (1631),
2074, 2075.
in Gartnes (1642), 2314 : (1645), 2357.
- Mr. James, in Linktonu of Abbotshall
(16.->6), 2488.
-John (1.758), 695.
(1559), 708.
servant of John Kennedy of Blairquhan
(1575), 918.
servant to .lohn Brown, miller of
Gorgie mill (1583), 1060.
at the mill of Maiik (1610), 1586.
in Westreston, deceased (1616), 1748 ;
Isabella, his wife, .lee .Johnstone ; Robert,
their son, 1748.
servitor to Robert Kirkwood, W.S.
(1632), 2119.
notary (1636), 2190.
in Straiton (1637), 2226.
• servitorto Richard Cunningham (1642),
2314.
notary (lf)73), 2719.
servitor to David Ramsay, writer in
Edinburgh (1697), 2957.
merchant in Haddington (1715), 3077;
Lilias, his wife, see Smith.
in Glasgow (1780), 3251.
Patrick, Gullane, 570.
merchant, burgess of Glasgow (1.554),
616 ; Archibald, his son, 616.
(1600), 1401.
(1693), 2912.
- Richard, brother-german of Alexander
MiUar, painter in Haddington (1685). 2838;
bailie of H. (1690), 2880; dean of guild,
2909 ; 3077 ; Agnes, his wife, see Chaplin.
- Robert (1.557), 672.
- Rob, in Foddismill (1582), 1046.
Miller, Robert, in Balsusney (1584), 1072.
in Keston (1610), 1.580.
burgess of Haddington (1090), 2886.
Thomas (1524), 346.
(1.V29), 377.
in Miletoun (1624), 1957.
in Rinald (1655), 2463.
younger, writer in Alyth (1705),
3023.
William, portioner of Rowcastle (1663),
2572.
Mr. William, servitor to George, Earl
Marischal (16SS), 2S69.
William, younger, merchant, burgess of
Edinburgh (1698), 2974; Isobel, his wife,
see Thomson.
writer in Edinburgh, burgess of Ayr
(1709), 3050.
Agnes, deceased, sister of late Alexander
Miller, younger of Gourlaybank, and wife of
late Alexander Bower (1758), 3206.
Janet, wife of John Love in Shiells (1669),
2645.
Margaret, wife of James Brugh in Dundee
(1671), 2671.
wife of Alexander Millar, painter in
Haddington (1685), 2838, 2909.
deceased, sister of late Alexander
Miller, younger, of (lourlaybank, and wife of
late Wi'Uiam Stead (1758), 3206.
Marion, relict of Patrick Begbie (1758),
3206.
Milligan (Muligan), .James, servant to Grierson of
Beichan (1^592), 1249.
(Melegan), John M 'William Dow, «7ift.v,
Inverness (1556), 638; Thomas M'William
Dow, his sou (1556), 638. Nee a/so M'Millegan.
William, deceased, weaver in Dumfries
(1772), 3235; Jean, his eldest daughter,
wife of Lite .lames M'Kinnell, 3235.
Mills (Myles, Myites, Mylls, Myllis), David,
baker in St. Andrews (1569), and Isobella
Durie, his wife, 846.
Mr. Hugh (1598), 1,348, 1349.
Humphrey, oluckmaker at the Craigwell,
deceased (1687), 2849, 2973; Joanna, his
relict, see Mathie.
alitis Johnstone, .lohn (1616), 1759.
John, in St. Andrews (1673), 2719.
Martin, St. Andrews (1522), 331.
Mr. Martin, chaplain (1528), 368.
Richard, clockmaker, burgess of Edinburgh,
grandson or nephew of Humphrey M., supra
(1698), 2973.
Thomas, prebendary of St. Salvator's
Church, St. Andrews (1569), 846.
— — Esther, wife of Robert Carstairs, W.S.
(1698), 2973.
Milne (Miln, Myln, Mylue) of Barntoun, Robert
(1744), 316.3. See of TuUiallan.
of Carriden, Alexander, deceased (1697),
2963.
Alexander, his son and heir, 2963.
of Tulliallan, Sir Robert, formerly of Bamton
(1744), 3163.
Alexander, canon of Dunkeld (1506), 260.
INDEX OF PERSONS
909
Milne, Alexander, abbot of Cambuskenneth (15-13),
46fS, 4()9, 505.
chirurgeon, burgess of Linlithgow
(1599), 1381.
Mr. (Jharles, in Potterrow (1753), 3194.
George, miller at Baliowny (IG3U), 2067.
— — James, in Kinminaties (1039), 22ti5.
in Montrose (1692), 2902.
John, tailor in Inverbervie (1581), 1023;
deceased (1600), 1388.
in Barnehill (1590), 1201.
servitor of John Scrimgeour of Glass-
wall (1610), 158.3.
notary (1612), 1658.
servant of Robert Rollok of Kirkton
of Aberlemno (1626), 1982.
bailie of Elgin (1632), 2109.
merchant, burgess of Elgin (1650),
2413.
clerk in South Queensferry (1659),
2538.
Richard, chaplain of Cow}(I589), 1 184, p. 755.
Robert, in Inverbervy (1571), 860 ; brother
of said Richard, 1184; deceased (1590),
1201, 1421, 1749, 1751 ; Isobella. his wife,
gee Mason ; John, his eldest son, 860.
notary (1574), 9o2, 1011, 1023.
Mr. Robert, servitor of Sir Robert Arbuthnot
of that Ilk (1610), 1751.
Thomas, in Petcow (1649), 2404.
William, in Elgin (1609), 1542.
Milner, Thomas, servitor to the Earl of Callendar
(1076), 2758.
Milton (Myltoun), Robert (1569), 847.
Minto, Lord, governor of Madras (1809), 3296.
Mirk, Robert (1689), 2878 : Elizabeth, his mother,
see Bell.
Mirrie, William, burgess of Ayr (1595), 1301.
Mitchell (Mechell, Michel, "Michell, Michellis,
Mitchel) of Barmure, William (1685), 2839.
Adam, farmer in Wester Coudoun (1717),
3081.
Alexander, ofiBcer of Culross (1711), 3062.
Andrew, in Tain (1611), 1622.
Daniel (1005), 1479.
David, merchant in Edinburgh (1600), 1402,
1404, 2302.
George, ' cubicular ' of the Earl Marischal
(1564), 767.
in K.ithrein (1625), 1967, 1968, 1969.
in Xewmilns (1672), 2695.
bailie of Edinlmrgh (1098), 2973.
■ Hugh, servitor of the laird of Caprinton
(1624), 1938.
James (1557), 331.3.
(1559), 707.
in Dykes (1575), 924; John, his son
(1575), 924"
in Ladytoun (1592), 1250.
merchant in Edinburgh (1600), 1402.
in Elgin, deceased (1609), 1542.
minister at Stow (1616), 1753.
servitor of Dame Janet Lawson, Lady
Ednam(1642), 23ol.
- John, in Chapell (1599), 1376.
in Torbolton (1621), 1871.
Mitchell, John, Serjeant of Edinburgh (1628),
2012, 2048.
servitor to John MacBurnie, notary
(1657), 2499.
writer in Edinburgh (1717), 3081.
innkeeper in Edinl)urgh, deceased
(1731), 31 18 ; Margaret, his relict, see Dickie ;
William, clothier in Edinburgh, their son,
3118.
Patrick, in Burneheid (1557), 668.
Robert, Serjeant of the barony of Inverleith
(1008), 1529.
Mr. Robert, bailie of Perth (1631), 2080,
2081.
Thomas (1575), 911.
Walter, burgess of Dysart, deceased (1042),
2316; Emily, his relict, see Brown; John,
his only son and heir, S316; Isobella, wife
of John, see Wilson.
William, in Schyrisland (1599), 1379.
notary, servitor of Mr. Andrew
Dalrymple, notary (1624), 1940, 1944, 194.5,
1948 ; in Mauchline, 1967-69, 2208.
notary, common clerk of Ayr (1043),
2324.
writer in Ayr (1693), 2911.
M.A. (1700), 29S5.
Margaret, in Bellelisk (1574), 895.
a/i'a-< ' Mausye,' in Cowgate of Edin-
burgh, daughter and heiress of Margaret
Gibson, deceased (1628), 2012, 2048.
Mitchelson (Mechelsou, Michelsoun, Mitchelsone,
Mitchelsoun, Mvchelsoune) of Middleton,
Mr. John (1723),"3100.
David (1513), 292.
bailie of Edinburgh (1624), 1939.
Matthew, in Freiryard (1587), 1144.
Robert, Kiilie of Dalkeith (1051), 2419;
deceased, 2642.
alias Smith, Simon, in Duns (1589), 1186.
Thomas (1543), 482.
Mitford, Robert (1449), 128.
Mochrie (Mochry), John (1550), 567.
Patrick (1550), 567.
Isobella, in Cuthiltown, relict of David
Cuthill, and wife of Jolin Baird (1631), 2087.
Moffat (Moffet, Moffett), Balder (1583), 1006.
James, in Maxton (1034), 2157.
John, senior (1486), 190.
bailie of St. Andrews (1557), 666.
- Robert (1580), 1008, 2050.
in Dalkeith, deceased (1669), 2642.
Simon, in Bristo (1685), 2828.
William of (1273), 46.
Janet, wife of .Alexander Calderwood, bailie
of Dalkeith (1046), 2308, 2419, 2700, 2702,
270.i, 2700, 2710,3057.
Moffat, parsons of —
George Buchanan (1639), 2251.
Mr. Walter Whiteford (1639), 2251.
Mogxirisland, Xinian, servitor of James Craufurd,
burgess of Ayr (1587), 1141.
Moir, David, in Kincledy (1656), 2490.
servitor to Mr. David Williamson.
advocate (1643), 2325.
sheriff-clerk of Stirling (1657), 2508.
910
CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS
Moir, David, in Primside (1072), 2688.
Henry, commissary-clerk of Kirkcudbright
(U)74), 272->.
James, writer, Kdiiiburgh (1733), 3127.
John (l.">S(i), 1132.
ilr. John, merchant, burgess of Aberdeen
(1(528), 211 10.
John, baker in Falkirk (1076), 2758.
Xiniau, in Dunning (10.50), 2490.
Oliver, in Kirkwall (16.57), i'M't.
Patrick, in Petcow (1049), 2405.
Mr. Walter, writer in Doune (1037), 2221,
2231, 2318.
Mr. William, notary (1640), 2277.
Jean, wife of Andrew Morris in Dunning
(1650), 2490.
Ivatherine, wife of James Mathieson (1656),
2488.
Mollcr, John, clothier, servant to Mr. James, son
of Hugh Brown, bailie of Newhaven (1626),
19S0.
Mollison (MoUesonn, MoUyson), Mr. Thomas,
common clerk of Aberdeen (1604), 1469.
notary (1664), 2583.
Monck, General George (1659), 2535.
Moncrieff (Moncreif, Moucreiff, Moncrieffe,
Muncref, MuncreyfTe, Muncrieff) of Bal-
caskie, Alexander, deceased (1623), 1925.
John, his nephew (1023), 1925.
of Balgony, Mr. Archibald (1623), 1925.
of that Ilk, John (1470), 109.
Thomas, clerk of exchequer (1670),
2621, 2659, 2755.
of Keidie, George (1667), 2612.
Alexander (1572), 868.
burgess of Grail (1596), 1316.
Andrew (1586), 111.3.
bailie of Grail (1596), 1316.
.Mr. Andrew, minister, deceased, brother of
Mr. John Moncrielf, advocate (1598), 3314.
Andrew, burgess and bailie of Crail (1650),
2411; (1668), 2040; Margaret, his wife, see
Carmichael; William and Andrew, their sons,
2640.
David (1074), 2725.
George, burgess of Crail (1008), 2640 ; bailie,
2760.
(or Morison) Henry, weaver in Perth,
deceased (1031), 2079, 2081.
James, burgess of Crail (1076), 2760 ; James,
his son, 2700.
— — John, in Casche (1571), 862.
Mr. John, advocate (1598), 3314.
servitor toGeorge Cockburn of Ormiston
(1629), 2026.
Nathaniel, in Methven (1603), 1441.
Nicolas, portioner of Auchtermuchty (1622),
1911.
William (1567), 826.
burgess and treasurer of Crail (1676),
2760.
- Agnes, wife of David Murray of Letter
Bannachy and Balgonie (1594), 1291, 1379,
1588.
- Catharine, wife of late Mr. James Balcan-
quell, minister at Strathmiglo (1627), 1989.
Moncrieff, Catharine, wife of Eobert Wood, por-
tioner of Sachnp (1608), 2()40.
Monciir (Mancur, Montcur, Muncur) of Balmaw,
Andrew (1603), 1443.
of Fawside, Andrew (1600), 1388
of Fordie, James (1510), 277.
of that Ilk, Andrew (1453), 138.
Andrew (1474), 108.
Andrew, 314.
Andrew, his son (1518), 314.
of Slaius, John (1584), 1081.
David, deceased (1616), 1749.
John (1627), 2005 ; Margaret, his wife,
see Collace.
Andrew, burgess of Dundee (1474), 168.
in Hilltoun (1580), 1011.
(1580), 1011, 1749.
Sir Henry, presbyter (1474), 108.
James (1506), 260.
John, in Dundee (1072), 2692.
Patrick (1.544), 489.
Robert, [.St. Andrews] 327.
Thomas (1491), 379.
William, canon of Dunkeld (1506), 260.
(1.550), 509.
Moneydie (Munithin), Alan, parson of (1228), 6.
Mong, William, servitor of William Gray, notary
(1671), 2679.
Monilaws (Monylawes) of Dunsmylne, Patrick,
.apparent (1009), 1539.
Monkland, minister of (1603), Mr. Patrick
Walkinshaw, 1431.
Monorgund (Monargane), William, Serjeant of the
Canongate (1009), 1545.
Monro (Munro) of Borlum, Kobert (1060), 2603.
of CouU, Hector (1606), 2603.
of Craigtoun, John (1753), 3196.
of CuUinald, Andrew (1617), 1779.
of Daan, Alexander (1070), 2668.
of Dauchetarte, Andrew (1588), 1158.
of Feme, Mr. John (1009), 1544.
of Foulis, Robert (1545), 495.
Robert, apparent (1588), 1158.
of Inverarne, Farquhar (1588), 1158.
Andrew, in Nig (1558), 687.
notary (1692), 2904.
Mr. David, minister at Ueay (1659), 2537,
2603, 2815, 2817, 2851.
D.aniel, servitor of .John Borthwick, elder,
portioner of Ballincrieff (1012), 1665.
Donald, in Tubc-ig (1659), 2537.
— - Ferquhard, in Tain (1611), 1622.
Mr. George, younger, chancellor of Ross
(1617), 1779.
notary in Thurso (1659), 2537, 2603.
.James, ministerof Kettle parish(1725), 3102.
Mr. John, minister of Farr, in .Strathnaver
(1666), 2603, 2815; Isobel, his wife, see
Anderson; Mr. David, ministerof Reay, their
son, see above ; William and Thomas, also
their sons, 2603.
John, officer in Reay (1666), 2603.
Robert, notary, Inverness (1044), 2340, 2341.
Mr. William,"at Dunray (1687), 2851.
Janet, wife of Thomas Denune in Little
Miltoun of Fearn (1570), 935, 949.
INDEX OF PERSONS
nil
Mods [? Moiisl, Sir John, Paisley {io.'M), 039.
Montfciil (Moiifod, Monfoyde, Montfoid, Miinfod)
of that Ilk, John (1470), 161 ; John, his son
and heir, 101.
Hugh (1.502), 731.
James, in Saltcoats (1587), 11.11.
William (1470), 161.
Montfort (Mouteforti), Alexander de (12.)2), 7.
John de, his brother, 7.
Montgomerie (Montgomery, Montgumrie, Munt-
giuury), Alexander, [first] Lord (1452), 134,
135; and of Giffen, 156.
Alexander, [second] Lord (1470), 161. See
alio Eglinton.
HnghJtirst]Vi8Count,ofAirds, 1.582; (1617),
2122; .we also Airds and Montgomerie of
Braidstane ; Elizabeth, his wife, sre >Shaw.
Hew, second Viscount. Sef Airds.
Hugh, third Viscount (ICJO), 2412, 2416.
See aUo Mount-Alexander, Earl of.
Montgomerie of Asloasse, Alexander (1700), 2984.
of Auchinbothie, John, deceased (1047),
2382; Margaret, Anna, and Cristina, his
daughters and heirs, 2382.
of Baiganie, Ezckiel (1008), 1530, 1701.
of Boghall, Hugh (1598), 1360, 1367.
of Braidstane, Robert, grandson of [first]
Lord Montgomery (1468), 156.
John 0.55S),691, 708, 709, 2243, 2245.
Adam, younger of (1558), 691, 70S,
709, 924, 1499.
Hugh, his son (1575), 924, 1285,'1300,
1307, 1499, 1501: Sir Hugh, 15.33; of
Newton (1610), 1582. See a/so Viscount
Montgomery. Elizabeth, his wife, see Shaw.
of Brigeud, John, younger (1637), 2215.
of Cockelbie, John (1632), 2111,2122,2215.
of Coilfield, Colonel James (1067), 2623.
of Greenfoot, John (1661), 2551.
of Hesilhead, Hew (1583), 1007, 1294, 1307,
1360, 1.367, 1389; Hugh, his son, 1.307, 1300,
1367, 1389; Margaret, his daughter, wife of
James Shaw of (Jreenook (1595), 1294.
Robert (1040), 2305, 2551.
of Newton (Co. Down), Hugh (1001), 2.")4.
of Scottistou, John (15S9), 1189, I19(t, 1191.
of Sevenacres, Patrick (1558), 691, 70S.
John (1606), 1501.
of Skelmorlie, George (1470), 101.
Robert (1570), 933. 1501.
of Smithstoun, Hugh (1558). 091. 1528.
Alexander, in Brummuir (15.59), 705.
Andrew, [Glasgow, 1550] 709.
George, brother-german of Robert Mont-
gomery of Skelmorlie (1576), 933, 1501.
Hugh, in Boghall (1589), 11S9, 119(1, 1191,
1315, 1328 : Marion or Margaret, his wife, see
Montgomerie.
John, servant of Patrick Crawford of Carts-
burn (1.572), 870.
in Boghall (1589), 1191.
- Mr. John, W.S. in Edinburgh (1697), 2958,
2984, 3005.
- Patrick, in Giffen (1651), 2418.
- Robert, in Boghall, Serjeant of regality of
Kilwinning (1589), 1189, 1190.
Montgomerie, Robert, in Over G ... of Gyffin
(1608), 1533.
burgess of Irvine (1634), 2154.
in Bogstoun (1662), 2500.
merchant in Edinburgh (1741), 3154.
Stephen (1470), 161.
William, writer and notary, bailie-depute of
the regality of Kilwinning ami Cunningham
(1589), 1189-91, 1499.
late bailie of Edinburgh (1741), 3154 :
Hugh, his .son, 3154.
Barbara, wife of Allan Dunlop, provost of
Irvine (16.39), 2255, 2267, 2209, 2416.
Elizabeth, wife of Robert Brown, clerk of
the burgh of Irvine (1645), 2360.
Jean, wife of George Lind of Gorgie (1712),
3063.
Marion or Margaret, wife of Hugh Mont-
gomery in Boghall (1.589), 1190, 1191
1328.
.Month, James, in Strathkiness (1569), 841.
Montrose, William, [second] Earl of (1544), 489.
Robert, master of, 489.
John, third Earl of (1581), 1021, 1.587.
Jame.s, fifth Earl of, first Manjuis of (1034),
2151, 2845.
James, second Marquis of (1657), 2517,
2579.
James, third Marquis of (1675), 2741, 2757,
2980; Lord George, his second son (1739),
3143, 3146, 3149, 3198.
fourth Marquis and first Dukeof (1699),
2980 ; 3143, 3146; 3198.
William, second Duke of (1749), 3181,
3197, 3198.
Christian, Dowager Marchioness of, wife of
late Sir William Bruce of Kinross (1713),
3067.
Montrose, burgh of, provosts of —
Willi.am Rams.ay (1620), 1846.
Robert Lichtoun (1624), 1941.
bailies of —
John Gairdin (1620), 1840.
Willi.am M'Kein (1020), 1S46.
clerk of (1604), Walter Lyell, notary 2585,
25SS.
Mouymusk, rectors of —
Mr. John ilyrtouu (1536), 412.
Mr. Henry Forsyth (1543), 476.
Monypenny (Monipenny, Monypennie, Moni-
])ennie) of Kynkell, Thomas, deceased (1580),
1001.
of Pitraillie, Sir James (1639), 2262.
Mr. Alexander (1580), 1002.
. . ., servant of the laird of Buccleucb
(1580), 1002.
Andrew, one of the city officers of St. An-
drews (1509), 849.
David, [Dy-sart] 291.
Mr. David, master of St. Salvator's College
(1595), 1303.
David, bailie of Fortrose (1077), 2772, 2773.
— — - George, brother-germ.-in of the late Thomas
Monypenny of Kynkell (15S0), 1001.
Peter, citizen of St. Andrews (14S4), 194;
Christina, his wife, 194.
912
CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS
Monypenny, Robert, smith, Eilinl)urgh{1543),470,
4S1 ; Mariota, his spouse, see Bi-own.
Thomas (1."j1.-)), 306.
Sir William, knight (1410), 90; (14.S2), 110.
— leijtor of Cambusliing (l."?t)l-C-2), 379.
Mr. William, advocate (U>77), 2709.
Monze, vicar of, William Scott (1392), 1240.
Mooilie,.Jobn, servitor to Mr. Thomas Learmonth,
advocate (16(56), 2607.
Thomas, deceased, merchant, burgess of
Edinburgh (10.56), 2484 ; Janet, liis daughter,
wife of Alexander Maxwell of Sauebtonhall,
2484.
Moon, Alexander, in Faucastell (1679), 2787.
Moore, Captain Alexander (1028), 2017.
Claud, servitor to Mr. Walter Cant, advo-
cate (1066), 26(11.
William, notary public (ir)20), 353.
Moray [.<(<■ also Murray], John Randolph, Earl of
("l 346), 40.
John Dunbar, Earl of (1390), 81.
- James Crichton, Earl of (14.)2), 134.
James [Stewart], Earl of, natural brother of
King James Fifth (1528), 30.").
(Murray) James Stewart, Earl of, prior of
St. Andrews, 408, 771, 77,'), 809 ; Regent of
Scotland, 841, 848. 873, 1082.
James Stewart, [third] Earl of (l(i41), 2292,
2338, 23S0.
Charles, [rifth] Earl of (17(-)C), 3319,3079,
3120, 3121, 3123; Francis, his brother, «ec
Stewart of Franktield.
Anne, Countess of, his wife, eldest daughter
of late Archib.ald, Earl of Argyle, and widow
of late Richard, Earl of Lauderdale (1731),
3120-23.
bishops of —
Alexander (Stewart], commendator of Scone
and Inchaffray (1530), 407, 410.
Patrick [Hepburn], 518.
Alexander Douglas (1015), 1726.
John Guthrie (1027), 2007.
dean of, Mr. Alexander Campbell (1563), 751.
precentor of (1550), John Thornton, protho-
notary apostolic, 569, 577.
commissary of (1657), Mr. John Hay, 2511.
More, Andrew, 'beidman ' (1504), 248.
Morewic, Hugh of, 4.
Morgan, Duncan, servitor of AVilliam Murray, son
of Alexander Murray in Hedderwick (1579),
980.
John, servitor of the same William Murray
(1579), 980.
Thomas, baker in Leven (1757), 3201.
Morison (Moresoun, Morisoun, Morieson, Morri-
son, Moresoue, Morisone, Morissone) of
Pitfour, Mr. George, advocate (1687), 2861.
of Prestongrange, Alexander, advocate, 1653,
16.54, 1659, 1789, 1843; senator of the
College of Justice (1633), 2135.
Alexander, officer, Inverness (1556), 638.
in Nig (1617), 1779.
inLeith, deceased (1626), 1980 ; .Jonet,
his wife, .tee Thomson ; Alexander, his son
and heir, 1980.
Andiew(1498), 235.
Morison, Andrew (1575), 926.
— in the eanonry of Ross (1617), 1779.
David, notary (1582), 1041.
Finlay, in Gwilt (1610), 1.586.
Henry, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh
(1612), 1659.
(or Moncrieff), Henry, deceased, weaver in
Perth (1031), 2079, 2081.
Harry, servitor to James Allan, W.S. (1062),
2557.
James, in Ravinscraig (1562), 736.
merchant in Kirkwall (1637), 2205.
John (1523), 342.
tenant of West Grenokschaw (1540),
443.
Inverness (1556), 638.
in Drumtocher (1562), 736.
b.iilie of Edinl)urgh (1582),
burgess, 1284; bailie (1599), 1364;
senior, 1052; Isaac, his son (1582)
merchant in Edinburgh, 1049, 1652
John, son and heir of Isaac, also merchant
there (1611), 1614, 1649, 1652-54, 1659,
1000 ; Sir John (1020), 1843.
servant of John Nelson in Kirkland
1038;
1456;
1284,
1059 ;
(1596), 1313.
- burgess
1684.
of Aberdeen (1613), 1683,
in Knappcs (1653), 2437.
— in Mulderg (1095), 2932.
writer in Falkirk (1701), 2991.
Nicholas (1502), 243.
^ Patrick, A.M., notary public (1524), 346,
436.
Robert, servitor of John Brown, notary in
Falkirk (1676), 2758; writer in F., 2878,
2885.
Samuel, servant of Mr. Thomas (Jilbert,
advocate (1590), 1308.
William, burgess of Dysart (1642), 2316.
notary, sheri£f-clerk of Clackmannan,
2086.
portioner of Crossrig (1752), 3189.
Margaret, wife of Archibald Douglas of
Whitchester and Lumsden ( 1 039), 2260, 2279.
Morris (Moreis, Moreys, Morice, Moris), Andrew,
in Dunning (1650), 2490 ; Jean, his wife, see
Moir.
Daniel, servitor of David Edington of that
Ilk (1589), 1192.
David, in Strathairlie (1504), 769.
Sir John (1534), 394.
John, 394.
(1541), 451.
in St. Andrews (1569), 840.
• servant of David Balfour of Balled -
month (1599), 1379.
miller at the mill of Belliehill (1607),
1518.
Patrick, burgess of Edinburgh (1599), 1364.
in Canongate, deceased (1609), 1545.
Robert, Fife (1545), 504.
Lieut.-Col, Staats Long- (1760), 3210.
Thomas (1529), 376.
Mr. . . ., schoolmaster at Kingskettle
(1621), 1857.
INDEX OF PERSONS
913
Morris, Katherine, wife of John Dron, weaver in
Perth (ItiSlI, iilTi), 20SO, 2081.
Mortaigne, Sir Xhibaut of, 12.
Mortimer (Mortioiar, • de Mortuoniari,' Morty-
mare) of Kiuzie, Patrick (1GIJ9), l.'>4{).
of Flemington, John ( 1.551), 589, (>05.
John, younger, 5Sil, ti05, 1054; Janet,
his spouse, see Durham.
John, his son (1582),
10.54.
Andrew, Serjeant, Leith (1023), 1933.
David, chaplain (1493), 214.
James (1553), G0.>.
John, in Parkfurd (1626), 1977.
Roger, knight (1302). 379.
Morton (Mortouu), John [Douglas, second] Earl of
(1505), 251.
James, [third] Earl of, his son, 251, 328.
James [Douglas, fourth] Earl of (1551), 580,
597, 053-55; Regent of Scotland (1573),
883, 913, 920, 932, 947 ; 991, 995 ; deceased
(1581), 1024, 1040.
William [Douglas, sixth] Earl of (1589),
1178, 1220, 1322, 1566; James Douglas, his
son, see Melrose, commendator of.
William, seventh Earl of, bis grandson (1609),
1566, 172.5, 1873, 1SS5, 2001, 2002, 2071,
2073, 2129, 2147, 2148, 2170, 2282, 2290,
2403, 2948 ; Jean Douglas, his daughter,
wife of James, Earl of Home, 2282.
Pvobert, eighth Earl of, his son (1649), 2948.
Robert, ninth Earl of (c. 1073), 2700, 2704.
. John [Ma.xwell], Earl of (1582), 10,30.
Morton or Myrtoun (Myretoun, Myirtoun) of
Cambo, Thomas (158*3), 1071. 1082, 3314,
1319, 1495 ; David, bis son (1596), 1319, see
younger of Randerston ; (irissel, wife of
David, see M. of Randerston ; John, also son
of Thomas (1 GOG), 149.5.
William, fiar (1593), 1263, 1319, 1569.
of Randerston, John (r/. 1514), 300.
Alexander, hi.s heir (1514), 300, 504,
524, 675, 894 ; Christina, bis wife, see
Seton.
David, their son, 675,894, 1319, 1569 ;
Grisel, his wife, sic Myrtoun, iii/ni.
David, younger, son of Thomas M.
of Cambo, 1224, 1319, 1569 ; Grisel, his wife,
daughter of the above David and his wife,
1224, 1319, 1569.
- Mr. Alexander, burgess of Crail, deceased,
(1574), 894; Thomas, bis son, 894.
-Andrew, citizen of St. Andrews ( 1572), 871.
- David, citizen of St. Andrews (1592), 1245.
-James of (1441), 120.
- James, brotber-german of David Morton of
Randelstone (1574). 894.
GuUane (1575), 921, 1055, 1182,1218;
John, his son (1589), 1 1S2.
servant of John Tours of Inverleith
(1599), 13GS.
John (1522), 335.
Mr. John, rector of Monymusk, 412.
John, prebendary of St. Salvator's Church,
St. Andrews (1569), 846.
■servitor to Sir John Wemysa (1609),
Morton, Matthew, officer of sheriffdom of Ayr
(1.567). .5.5.5.
— — Thomas (1.509), 270.
Sir Thomas, archdeacon of Aberdeen and
provost of [the church of] Craill (1536), 412.
Thomas, St. Andrews (1556), 656.
notary (1596), 1319.
servitor to Robert Farquhar, younger
of Gilmulscroft (1621), 1884.
Sir WiUiam, vicar of Lathrisk (1514), 300.
founder of collegiate church of Craill,
376.
William, [tenant in Over Bargonr?] deceased
(1621), 1883; Agnes Wilson, his relict, 1883.
in Dalsangan (1G25), 1967-69.
1540.
Agnes, wife of John Lundy of Stratharlie
(1587), 1137.
Elizabeth, wife of Arthur Forbes of Rires
(1593), 3314.
(Irisell, wife of David Myrtoun, elder of
Randerston (1591), 1224.
wile of David Myrtoun, younger of
Randerston, see ahore.
Moscrop (Moscrope) of Castleton, Patrick (1609),
1546.
Adam, bailie of Jedburgh (1508), 2G7.
Mr. John, advocate (1569), 842, 1165.
Patrick (1461), notary public, 145.
Robert, [Jedburgh] 207.
Thomas, servitor of James Richardson of
Smetoun (1588), 1167.
Mossman (Mosman), John, burgess of Edinburgh
(1505), 252, 2.54.
notary public (1546), 465, 517, 544,
564, 568, 649, 670, 720, 779; clerk of the
sheriffdom of Edinburgh, 1167; Michael, his
son (1.588), 1167.
servitor of John Denholm in Edinburgh
(1678), 2778.
Patrick, servitor to Richard Cas, W.S.,
Edinburgh (1614), 1715.
Richard, notary (1637), 2228.
WUliam, in Bristo (1621), 1859.
Motherwell (Moderuele), John, notary public
(1488), 198, 236.
Motto (Mutto), John, notary public (1556), 656,
666.
in St. Andrews (1569), 849.
Thomas, [St. Andrews, 1554] 623.
Moubray (Mowbraj', Mubray)of Bambougal, John
(1560), 800.
— of Cammo, Thomas (1505), 252, 254.
Alexander, younger, 252, 254.
— of Gogar, Sir Robert (1622), 1903.
— James, wright, burgess of Edinburgh, de-
ceased .(1759), 3208.
— John (1505), 253, 271.
Philip de (1204-14), 3.
Philip (154S), 544.
Robert, notary (1731), 3122.
Thoma.s (1509), 270.
— Mr. Walter, Edinburgh (1608), 1538 ;
brother and heir of
Walter, his brother (1608), 1538.
— . . ., portioner of Ecclesmacban (1622),
1900.
5Z
!I14
CALENM)AR OK THE LAING CHAUTKUS
Moubray, Elizabeth, wife of Sir Aiohibaltl Napier
of KainbiUie (15S3), 105S, 1059.
Marion, wife of Thomas Sonierville (1759),
32IIS.
Moulin (Muling), minister at, Mr. William IJal-
ncavis (IGTi")), '27S~.
Moulton, Thomas. St. Amlrows (l")i!2), ;i31.
Moultr.iy (Moultrie. Multraj', Mutray) of Rescobie,
James (167(>). "JToO.
of SealieM, John, younger (15-13), 470.
Francis, burgess of Clanongate, dagmaker
and swordmaker (164()), 2:i(i'.), ■_M.')7, 2S49.
Robert, burge.s.s of Aberdeen (1(>04), 1469.
Mount, David, citizen of St. Andrews (1482),
187.
Mount Alexander, Hew [Montgomerie], £arl of
(1(J61), 2554, 25ti(). Cf. also Montgomerie
and Airds, Viscount of. nupra.
Mow (Moll, Mowe), Gilbert, in Kelso (1603),
1440.
Henry, Dalkeith, 328.
Sir Henry, chaplain (1543), 481.
Henry, in Dalkeith, deceased (1012), 1640;
William, his son, 1040, 1640, 1725 (!),
1885 (V), 1909 (?) : formerly of Dalkeith, now
in . . ., 2071, 2042 (V).
James, Dalkeith (1530), 404.
John, in Elgin (lOO'.l), 1542.
in Kelso, deceased (1666), 2607;
Alexander, his son, 2007.
\Villi.im. Dalkeith (1530), 404, 653, 655.
servitor to the Master of Glamis
(1590), 1190.
younger, in Dalkeith (1591). 1221.
Mowat(Mouat, Mouatt, Mouet, Movat, Mowate,
Mowatt, Mowet, Mwat) of Brabister-myir,
Gilbert, captain of Akergill (1510), 275.
of Busbie, Charles (1552), 593, 599, 740,
810.
of Stanhouse, David, squire (1443), 122.
Alexander (1529), 373.
deceased, servitor of Mr. Alexander
(Jibson, clerk of session (1033), 2135.
Mr. .\lexander, student of theology (1668),
2635.
Andrew, servitor of Mr. Patrick Graham of
Rothisholm (1057). 2.">0.5.
James, writer of the secretary's register for
Aberdeen and Kincardine (1604), 1468.
notary (1629), 2029.
tanner, burgess of Edinburgh (1667),
2615.
merchant in Paris (1672), 2685.
John (1510), 275.
bailie of Kilmarnock (1047), 2382;
James, his son, 2382.
Magnus (1409), 160.
Malcolm, in Banks (1630), 2(J47, 2077;
Isobel, his wife, .sec Grott.
Patrick (1552). 593, 599.
burgess of Edinburgh (1555), 636.
Mr. Robert, minister of Heriot (1675), 2740.
Mr. Roger, advocate (1633), 2135.
Thomas, servitor of James, Lord Torphiehen
(1572), 877.
servitor of John Brown (1572), 877.
Mowat, William (1487), 197.
notary, common clerk of Lanark (1602),
1429, 1709.
Mowse (Mouse, cf. Mons), Patrick, notary (1586),
1128, 11. 3.3,' 1135.
Thomas, notary i>ublic (1552), 592, 855.
younger (l.")86). 1133. 1135.
Mowsie, Henry (1020). KS.iO.
Moyes (Moise), Anilrew, portioner of Abeidour
Wester (1731), 3122.
Henry, in Wester Balelawe [Bucklyvie],
Fife (1348), 535 ; Janet, his wife, «pc Ander-
son.
William, in Tyrie Mill (1580), 998.
Muckhart, reader at (1574), Andrew Kirk in
Blaiihill, 895.
Mudie (Mewdie, Mowdy, Mudy, Mwdie), Andrew,
servitor to William, Earl of Morton (1591),
1220.
Gilbert, <leceased (1021), 1885.
James (1553), 005.
deceased (1621), 1885.
weaver, burgess of Dunfermline (1659),
2538.
John, Cupar, 276.
notary public (1530), 380.
W.S. in Edinburgh (1628), 2024,
2101 (?), 2241, 2242, 228.5, 22S0.
mason in Edinburgh (l(i49), 2394.
Robert, sheriirderk of Berwick, notary
(1020), 1845, 1802, 1901.
in Dennestoun (1053), 2437.
^ Thomas, in Monktonhall, deceased (1005),
1489.
merchant, burgess of Edinburgh (1641),
2285, 2286.
William (1530). 3,S0.
Mugy, Sir Thomas, chaplain of the College of
St. Salvator, St. Andrews (Hi40), 2281.
Muir (Mur, Mure, Mwir, Mwre, Mwyr) of Alhal-
low Chapel, Mungo, or Quintin (1581), 1013,
1015, 1102, 1103.
of Auchindrauf. .lohn (1553), 609.
of Burnc, Robert (1672), 2695.
of Caldwell, John (1413), 93.
of Cloncaird, Patrick (1591), 1210, 2039;
Jonct, his daughter, 1216; wife of James
Wallace of Duliorie, 2039, 2040.
Thomas, younger (1591), 1216.
of Glanderston. William (1559), 704, 705,
9;)5, 1173, 1189. 1190, 1314, 131.5, 1328;
Elizabeth, his wife, see Hamilton ; William,
his son and heir-apparent (1596), 1314, 1315.
of Park, William, 93; Robert and Roger,
his sons (1413), 9,3.
of Phynnikhill. Alexander, son of .Sir William
Mure, elder, of Rowallan (1027), 2007 ; Mary,
his wife, mt Mure, infra.
I of Ron-allan. John (1551), 586.
Sir William, elder (1627), 2007, 2252 ;
Ale.xander. his son, see of Phynnikhill ; Mary
and .Jean, his daughters, 2252.
— of Shankistoun, William, younger (1617),
1762.
of Skaithmuir, Alexander (1.550). 707.
Alexander, apparent (1574), 904.
INDEX OF PERSONS
915
Muir of Thornton, Archibald, provost of Edin-
burgh (Ki'JS), 2973.
of Wadeland (or Wodland), John, bailie-
depute of C'arrick (ir)22), 340.
John (1617), 1788.
Adam (1.5.30), 555.
Alexander (1505), 257.
Alexander, notary (1548), 539.
in Irvine (1578), 958.
merchant, burgeas of Edinburgh (1598),
1342.
Andrew, tailor, burgess of Dunfermline
(1636), 2108.
Archibald, bailie-de])ute of regality of Kil-
winning (1559), 704, 70.5.
in Bigholme ( 1559), 704.
Arthur (1.571), 86.X
David, in Star, 256 ; Thomas, his son (1505),
256.
servant of the laird of Caldwell (1574),
70.5.
in Eyemouth (1669), 2651.
George, in Carstoun (1505), 256.
notary public (1537), 417.
Gilbert, in Kilquhinzie (1644), 2.337-
Hector, at the church of Beith (1559|, 705.
Edinburgh (1615). 1728.
Hugh, servant of Thomas Niven of Monk-
ridding (1.593), 126.5, 1272.
James, Kirkcaldy, 732 ; John, his brother
(1562), 7.32 ; Henry, son of John (1562), 732.
notary (1622), 1895.
Friar .John, vicar-general of Friars Preachers
(1479), 176, 177. See Friars.
John, notary public (1559), 599, 704. 705,
730, 924.
(1560), 721.
in Cragmolloche (1581), 1016.
— in Killekie (1.591), 1216.
burgess of Kirkcaldy (1598), 1342;
Margaret, his wife, see Law.
burgess of Xorth Berwick (1611), 1611 ;
bailie (1616). 17-50.
merchant in Maybole (1612), 162.5.
bailie of Dunbar (1617), 1773-7.5.
in Wodknd (1617), 1781.
bailie-depute of C'arrick (1620), 1849,
18.50; (1621). 1879.
in Blackbyres of Auchindrane (1622),
1895.
notary in Maybole (1629), 2039.
writer in Edinburgh (1650). 2407.
Mr. John, master of the Grammar School of
p:dinburgh (16(i7), 261.5.
John, W.S. (1668), 2639, 2685.
notary public (1785), 562.
Patrick, in Duns (1629), 2029.
Robert (1548), 539.
burgess of the Canongate (1570), 465,
544.
in Bathe (1.577), 944.
(1618), 1811.
Thomas, in Dundee (1603), 1443.
in Newhaven (1711). 3060.
(Mury) Sir Walter, notarv public (1540),
448; 554, 812.
JIuir, Walter, servitor of James, Lord Tor-
phichen (1572), 877.
William, servant of Sir William Kirkcaldy
(1564), 777.
in Craiginglis (1667), 2615.
Giles, wife of Adam Waddell in Edinburgh
(1666), 2609.
Jean, lady of Dreghorn (1593), 1266, 1267.
Mary, wife of Alexander Mure of Phynnik-
hill (1627), 2007.
j Muirhead (Muirheid, Murehead, Mureheid, Mur-
head, Murheid, Murhede, Mwreheid, Mwr-
heid) of Alderstoun, Richard (1579), 990.
Alexander, deceased (1589), 1178.
Ai-chibald, in Mossyde (1655), 2462.
— - David (1564), 772.
notary (1637), 2222.
George, Serjeant of Linlithgow (1697), 2963.
James, at Denny Kirk (1075), 2752.
John, in GuUane (1620), 1842.
in Drum (1665), 2596.
Ninian, notary public (1553), 609, 772.
Patrick, bailie in Falkirk (1670), 2661.
Richard (1.549), 553.
[Barbachlaw, 1564], 773. 786.
maltman in Falkirk (1752), 3192; Jean,
his wife, lee Mackie
Robert, servant of Mr. William Cunningham
of Ballindalloch (1645), 2357.
William. a/i"s Willokis (1569), 840.
— senior, in GuUane (1584), 1073;
William, younger, his son (1575), 922, 972,
1073.
clerk of Culross (1711), 3062.
Euphemia, wife of William Gilmore (1655),
2462.
Muirkirk, minister at (1624), Mr. John Reid,
1944.
Muk, n/w< M'Futtour, Andrew (1586), 1111.
Mukiesone of Loniie, Patrick (1671), 2679.
Muldonycht, James, in Easter Dalguise (1574),
891 ; Marie Xein (iillespik, his wife, 891 ;
Donald, their son, 891.
-Mule, Arthur (1571), 861.
.\Iungall, Katherine, wife of David Norie, merchant,
burgess of Edinburgh (1625), 1959.
Munnian, John, in Stratharlie (1587), 1137.
Murchie (Murquhe), James, in Bargany (1611),
1602.
Sir Patrick, chaplain and notarv public
(1548), 539.
Thomas, in Tormitchell (1618), 1793.
Murdoch (Murdach. MurJo, Alurdow, Mwrdo),
Adam, [Glenbervic, 1558] 690.
John (1.540), 444.
(1543). 473.
Culross (1553), 611.
tailor, Edinburgh, deceased (1614),
1717.
Neil. a|>othecary (1652), 2423; Helen, his
wife, »ee Courtie.
Nigel, serv.int of John Kennedy of Blair-
qulian (1575), 918.
William, in Shawfield (1667), 2613.
Bessie, tenant in Gleng.ibcr, etc., 2C45.
Margaret, wife of Gilbert M'Crurik, 353.
916
CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS
Murie,(Jeorge, caqienterin Limekilns (1749), 3 178.
Murison (Muresoiic, Muiegoun), George, in MeiUle
Allan, 935 (?) : (ir)95), 129G.
James, in Balsusney, etc. (I/)S4), 1072.
John, miller at the mill ot Balrowny ( 1 600),
1392; Alexander, his son, 1392.
writer in Elgin (ICSU), 2793.
Murray, Lord James, third son of the tirat Marquis
of Athole (1(;S4), 2S2j, 2S90, 29(15, 290G,
2941, 2943, 2944 : Mistress AniKi, his wife,
see Murray, infra.
John, Lord, colonel of Regiment of Foot in
Scotland (lti9G), 294L
Murray (de Moravia, Moray, Moiiay, Murrey,
Murrefe) of Abirscors, Hugh (15SS), 1158.
Walter (1055), 24G3.
of Arngoek and Balvaird, Andrew (1572),
S6S, son of David M. of Balvaird, infra.
Andrew, his .son (1572), 868, 961 ;
Sir Andrew, 103.3, 1113, 1145, 1171, 1175;
deceased, 1240, 1341, 1379.
Andrew, his son (1592), 1240, 1375.
of Auchiuhove, Captain Patrick (1649),
2404, 2405, •_'409, 2577 ; Agues, his wife, sec
Forbes ; Klizabeth, their eldest daughter,
wife ot Arthur Forbes of Brux, 2577.
of Balnabroich, 'HiDmas (1609), 1540.
lohn ( 1 664), 2583.
of Balvaird, David, knight (1534), 396, 604;
Margaret, his mother, see Barclay.
Andrew, his son (1553), 604. See also
M. of Arugosk, supra.
of Bighouse, Alexander (1.557), 682, 1158;
Roderick (llorie), his son and heir (1588),
115.S, 1170.
of Blackbarony, Andrew (1543), 476, 479,
528.
[Sir .John] (1614), 1711 ; Juhn, his son,
1711.
of Bochindye, Umphrid (1575), 930.
of Broughton, George (1627), 19S4; John,
his eldest son, 1984.
Richard, deceased (1698), 2968 ; Anna,
his relict, xee Murray, infra ; John, his son
and heir, 2968.
of Canibusavie, Hugh (1551), 576 ; Beatrice,
his wife, see Urquhart.
ot Cameron, Sir Robert, provost of Edinburgh
(1660), 2546, 2613.
alia-'< Crichton, of Castle-Murr.ay, Sir Robert
(1691), 2890, 2905, 2906; of Glenmoor
(1696), 2943, 2944. .See a/so Crichton.
of Cockpuill, Charles, deceased, 2222.
Sir Richard, knight-baronet, deceased,
his son, 2222 ; John, brother ot Sir R. (1637),
2222, see Earl of Annandale.
of Coubardye, AloxjiniU-r (1585), 1100.
of Cr.anstoun, Alexander (1434), 122.
ot Ciillow, Walter, uncle of .Joanna Murray
of Drumsergard (1361), 379 (1, 2); of
Drumsergert aad Glaswell, 379 (7, 8, 10,
and 1 1 ).
of CuUow and Glaswell, William (1482), 379
(3,4, 13-15); Isobel, his wife, «<•'• Guthrie;
Andrew, his son (1491), 379 (5, 6, 13-16),
796, 1163.
Robert (1757), 3200.
of Glenmoor, see ot Castle
Murray of CuUow, David, son of Andrew, 796,
1 163 ; James, his son, deceased, 796, 1 163.
Alexander, brother and heir of David
(1566), 796; in Hedderwick (1579), 980,
1081, 1163; William, his son and apparent
heir, 980, 1081, 1163.
of Drumnu'lzicr, . . . (1654), 2457.
of Elib.ank, Mr. Gideim (1602), 1423; Sir
Gideon (1614), 1715 ; treasurer-deimte, 1867;
Walter, his son, 1715.
ot Glaswell, William. See ot Cullow,
supra.
— — ot Glencarnock
alias Crichton,
Murray, supra.
of Irnalmerie, Alexander (1612), 11)24.
of Letter-Bannachty, William (1557), 663,
671, 1145 ; Barliara, his wife, see Pitcairn of
Forthar : .lanct, his motlipr, sic Lindsay.
David (1594), 1291, 1379; of Bal-
gonie, 1588, 1589; Agnes, his spouse, see
Moncricff.
of Levielands, Oliver (1600), 1.395;
Elizabeth, his wife, .lee Hart ; Mr. Pvobert,
•advocate, their son, 1395, 1397; Christian,
his wife, ^'•<' Cowan of Stirling.
of Livingstone, Walter (1635), 2168.
of Newraw, Patrick (1575), 930.
of Newton or Neaton, Sir \\ illiam, deceased
(1642), 2312.
Sir William, his son, 2312, 2575.
of Ochtertyre, Mr. William (1594), 1291,
1588 ; John, his son (1610), 158S.
ot Ogilface, John (1424), 101.
of Overtoun, James (1082), 281 1.
of Polmais, William, deceased (1581), 1025 ;
James, his brother, 1025.
John (1581), 1025 ; James, his brother,
102.5.
of Skirling, James (1685), 2834; Anna,
his wife, .sre Hamilton.
- — of Smiildiehill, Ch.irles ( 1 590), 1204, 1378,
1391, 1555; Marion, his wife, see Auohter-
lonie.
James, younger (1590), 1204, 1378,
1387, 1555 ; Isobella (Klizabeth), his wife,
see Wliitclaw ; Magdalene, their daughter,
1204; Isobella, their daughter, 1204; wife
ot Patrick Ogilvie of Smiddiehill, 1378.
of Soilzearie, David, fiar (1,".91), 1223, 1251;
of S., 1540.
of Spanzedoill, John (158S), 1 158.
of Tom'li.adam, Sir William (1637), 2211.
of W.alklield, .Sir John (164(i), 2367.
Mr. Alexander, rector of Hawick (1481),
184.
Alexander (1.505), 379(6).
brother of Patrick Murray of Newraw
(1575), 930.
InchafTriiy (1575), 930.
deceased, brother of Thomas of Balna-
broich (1609), 1540.
in Spittall (1637), 221 1.
Andrew, Dalkeilli (1551 ), 580.
Selkirkshire (1555), 631.
in Ednam (1614), 1714.
INDEX OF PERSONS
917
Murray, Andrew, burgess of Ounfermline (HiLI),
173U, 1737, IS."):}, 18,j(i; Patrick, his eldest
son, 1730, 1737 ; John, ' chirurgeon,' also his
son, 1S53.
Serjeant of Montrose (1020), 1840.
Angus, in Dornache (1588), ll.")8.
Antone, servitor of James Henryson of
Fordell (1592), 1238.
Anthony, in Monktonhall (1664), 2575.
Mr. Anthony, merchant in Edinburgh (1741),
3154.
Charles (1522), 335.
in Hedderwick, 790 ; (1579), 980.
in .Shawfair, brother of Sir William of
Neatoun (l(i04), 2575.
Cuthbert (I.IOO), 717.
David of, captain of Douglas (1434), 122.
David, I Dunfermline] 289.
(1514), .-idl.
(1534), .'iyo.
portiouer of Kinkell (1575), 930;
Egidia, his daughter (1575), 9.S().
pensioner of Breijuhen (1584), 1072.
younger, merchant in Kdiulnirgh
(1039), 2200: elder (1643), 2331; Sara,
his wife, see Thomson,
- Dugald, merchant, burgess of Inverary
(1730), 3110.
- Francis, servitor of Alexander Gordon of
Cluny (1615), 1730.
merchaut in Kirkwall (lOSo), 2815.
commissary-depute of Orkney (1083),
2817.
- George, notary (1019), 1815.
- Harry, brother of Sir William of Neatoun
(1004), 2575.
- Henry, in Falkirk, deceased (1701), 2993.
- Hew or Hugh (1505), 783, 835, 925, 1090.
- James, of St. Andrews diocese, notary (1507),
824, 1003, 1079.
brother-gernian to the late William
Murray of Polmais (1581), 1025.
brother of John Murray of Folmais
(1581), 1025.
ill Blackpnrk in Crossmichael (1587),
1144 : John, his son, 1 144.
in Dudingston (1587), 1145.
in Wester Duddingston (1587), 1145.
of Aberdeen diocese, notary (1597),
13.37.
in Cocklaikis (1037), 2222.
- Mr. James (1079), 2787.
- James, late receiver-general of Scotland
(1784), .3202.
-John of (1434), 122.
- John (1557), 071.
in Culross (1577), 953.
in Cranston (1584), 1079.
(1595), 1295.
servant of John Robertson of Straloch
(1596), 1309.
in Wester Blatoun (1609), 1540.
in SoUzearie (1033), 2132.
lohn, notary (1000), 2011.
servitor to Simeon Kutherford in
Pitleseugh (1081), 2802.
Murray, Lancelot, in Arbigland (1037), 2222.
Mungo, Westminster, king's cupbearer
(1041), 229.3.
Patrick (1491), 379.
servant to Sir Gideon Murray of Eli-
bank (1014), 1715.
writer in Edinburgh (1673), 2723.
writer in Kirkwall, notary (1683),
2815,2810.
writer in Montrose, notary (1696),
2951, 2975.
Richard, in Abbey (1618), 1790.
merchant ill" Tliurso (1666), 2611.
Robert, [Etiiuburgh, 1504] 768.
(1506), 812.
citizen of .St. Andrews (1572), 871.
brother of Andrew Murray of Balvaird
2459.
(1599), 1379.
bailie of Edinburgh ( 1 054),
- Sir Robert (109S), 2968, 2909.
Robert, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh
Marion, his wife, see
2974 ;
burgess of Edinburgh
(1096), 2936,
Thomson.
- Col. Robert Keith-,
(1763), 3219.
- Thomas, in Edinburgh (1646), 2369.
- Mr. I'liomas, advocate (1656), 2495 ; Thomas,
his son, 2495.
- (or Murav) Walter (1478), 170.
- Walter (1491), 379(14).
- William of (1434), 122.
-William (1505), 379(5).
Dalkeith (15.56), 644.
(1585), 1090.
in Dalkeith (1590), 1322.
- Mr. William, son-iulaw of Henry Ramsay,
elder, of Arduny (1630), 2070.
- William, servitor of Patrick Smith of Braco
(1038), 2235.
servitor to Francis, Earl of Buccleuch
(1646), 2307.
-Major Willi.im (1067), 2021; Isobel, his
wife, .wr Foulis.
- William, in Dalkeith, deceased (1069), 2042.
servant of Anna, Duchess of Hamilton
(1690), 2946.
- Mrs. Agnes, relict of Lieutenant-Colonel
John Stirling, anil wife of Lieutenant-Colonel
Robert Keith of Craig (1690), 2936.
- Anna, wife of Rev. Robert Campbell,
minister at Blair Athol (1079), 2787.
- Mistress Anna, wife of Lord James, third
son of John Murray, Marijuis of Athole
(1091), 2890.
- Anna, relict of Charles Cowan of Corsetoun
(1697), 2964.
relict of Richard Murray of Broughton
(1698), 2968.
" Aiiuabella, mother of John, Earl of Mar
(1598), 1.338.
- Catherine, wife of . . . Scrimgeour (1566),
790.
- Elspet, bedeswoman of St. Leonard's
Hospital, near Dunfermline (1615), 1736.
- Isobella, wife of Patrick Ogilvie of Smiddie-
hill(1009), 1555.
91.S
CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS
Murray, Joanna, Lady of Drumsergard, daughter
of Joanna Menteith, Countess of Strathearn
(1361-62), ."i"!! (1, 2).
Dame Margaret, wife of Sir Robert Halket
of Pitfirran"{lGl,'')), 1741.
Murroea (Murlions, Murliouys), vicar of (IfiO.")),
Mr. James Herring, 2.").")
minister at (1626), Mr. Robert Rollok,
1977.
Muschamp (Muscamp, Muschampe, Muschauns,
Muscians, Miiscocampo), Henry, of Heailrig
(1492), 210.
Hugh of, 29.
John, of Lyhamhall, in Northumberland
(1600), 1400 "; Elynor, his mother, 1400.
John, 61.
Sir Stephen of, IG.
Sir William of, 19.
Muschet (Muschett) of Calzeohat, David (1613),
1694, 1910.
Mr. George, minister of Dunning (1618),
1679.
George, notary (1635), 216.").
Sir Gilbert, ejected minister of Cumber-
nauld (1692), 2894.
James, mitary (l.'ige), 1312.
John, sheritl'-clerk of Stirling ( 1597), 13.'!6.
in Auchtermuchty (1666), 2602.
Robert, servant to Alexander, Earl of Lin-
lithgow (1632), 2113.
notary (10.3.")), 21 G5.
Thomas, in Auchtermuchty (1666), 2602.
Barbara, wife of David Thomson of Hol-
kettle (1749), 3179.
Muskerry, Cormack, Viscount of, deceased (1G81),
2799.
Margaret, Viscountess of, his relict, now
wife of Robert Villiers, Viscount Purbcck,
2799.
Musselburgh, bailies of —
Thomas .'\nderson (1569), 839.
John Anderson (1593), 12G9.
John Brown (1609), 1558.
Robert Strachau (1631), 2075.
Robert Douglas, and
Robert Duncan (1G86), 2847.
clerk of the regality of (1598), George
Bennet, notary, 1363.
schoolmaster of (1598), Mr. George Nisbet
1363.
Mustard (Mustart), John, cot-town of Ruthven
(1562), 738.
Muthil, minister at (1634), Mr. James Row,
2151.
Myles (Mylles, Myllis). See Mills.
Mynsternakeres, Gilbert of, chaplain (1365), 53.
Nairn (Nairne, Name) of Bnnnockburn, Mr.
Robert (1600), 1397.
of Little Over Frierton, Mr. Alexander
(1673), 2719 ; Margaret,'his wife, see Lundie;
Dorothy, his mother, xie Quarrell.
of Kirkhill, William (1672), 2687.
of Mourne, Patrick (1G57), 2510.
of Sandfurd, Alexander (1627), 1997.
Alexander, chamberlain-depute (1434), 111.
Nairn, Mr. Alexander, advocate (1741), 3154.
David, late of Saudfiiird (1627), 1997.
<ieorge, notary public (1551), 582.
James, merchant in St. Andrews (1673),
2719.
bailieof Edinburgh (1698), 2973, 30.34.
John, writer in Edinburgh (1682), 2805,
2806.
in Midletoun of Bonhill (1772), 3233.
Robert, clothier, merchant in St. Andrews
(1596), 1306.
Simon, portioner of Newton-Rires, deceased,
3314; David, his son, deceased, 3314;
Elizabeth, wife of David, .see Auchmuty.
David, their son and heir, now portioner
of Newton-Rires (1602), 3314.
Thomas, clothier, St. Andrews (1580), 1001.
Mr. William, parson of Dysart (1623),
1924.
Nairn, vicar of (1609), Sir James T,arres, 1542.
Napier (Naiper, Napai-, Napeir, Na)ier, Nepjire,
Neper), Archibald, first Lord (1630), 2055,
2221, 2272, 2276, 2277, 2314, 2334, 23.57.
Archibald, master of, his son, second Lord
(1645), 2357.
Archibald, thir.l Lord (1067), 2615, 3003.
Thomas, fourth Lord (1751), 3186, see
Nicolsnn of Cnrnock.
Nai>icr of Arnmoir, William, son of John N. of
Merehiston (1622), 1892, 1907, 1965, 2055,
2165, 2314, 2357; Margaret, his wife, see
Cunningh.am.
of Culcreuch, i\lr. Robert, son of John N.
of Merehiston (1614), 1697, 1699, 2221.
of Edinbillii', Sir Archibald (1583), 1058,
1059; Elizabeth, his wife, sre Moubnay ;
Alex,andcr, their son, 1058, 1059.
of Merehiston, Archibalil, deceased, 2470;
Muugo, his son, 2470; <■/■ No. 927; Alex-
ander, brother or son of Archibald, 2470.
John (1613), 1694, 169.5, 1697, 1699,
1892, 1907, 1965, 2055, 2165; Anna, his
second wife, see Chisholm.
Their sons — .John, .s/e of Shandbody; Mr.
Robert, aee of Culcreuch ; Alex<ander, see
of Torrie ; Willi.am, xec of Arnmoir ; and
Adjim, also their son (1622), 1892, 1907,
1965.
of Schandbody, John, eldest son of John
Napier of Merehiston and Anna Chisholm
(1614), 1697, 1892, 1893, 1965; Mary, his
wife, aee Foulis.
of Torrie, Alexander, son of John N. of
Merehiston (1622), 1892, 1907, 1965, 2055,
2165 ; brother of Archibald, Lord Napier,
2221, 2231, 2232.
of Wrightshouses, Alexander (1547), 492.
• Mr. John, deceased (1682), 2803.
Alexander (1408), burgess of Edinburgh, 88.
(1,555), 0.30.
in Watstoun (1637), 2221 ; 2314(?).
John, in Garturs (1596), 1312.
Mungo, burt'css of Edinburgh (1575), 927;
ef. No. 2470r
William, bailie of Edinburgh (1586), 1112,
1131.
INDEX OF PERSONS
019
Napier, William, gardener ia Corstorphine (1G78),
2776.
. . . Edinburgh, deceased (1615), 17;{4.
Nasmyth (Nasmith, Nasmytlit) of Fosso, Michael
[InS'i), 1094.
Arthur, writer in Hamilton, notary (1()()4),
2580, iSOS, 2947.
Gavin, notary piililic (l.'>lil), 725, 787, 879,
944, 957, 958. |
burgess of Irvine (15H4), 778.
.James (1537), 41H.
writer, clerk-depute of Edinburgh
(1098), 2973, 2979.
Michael (1557), 072.
Thomas, miller in Eoddisniill (1031), 2099 ;
(1034), 2043.
Nauehti, Andrew, Serjeant, Aberdeen (1504), 249.
Neill (Neil, Nele), David, Serjeant [Edinburgh],
219.
Patrick, Serjeant of Kyle-Stewart (1549),
549.
in Dalkeith, deceased (1609), 2642.
Neilson. See Robertson.
Neilson (' M'Nele,' Neilsouu, Nelson, ' Nigelli') of
Barncailzie, (iilbert, 497, 498.
William, his son (1545), 497, 498.
John (15SS), 1 lOO.
Gilbert, his nephew, 1100, l.')13.
David, .app.ir™t (1.595), 1298, 1577,
1738, 1798-1800, 1802; Grisel, his wife, see
(Jrierson.
John, his son and heir (1018), 1798-
ISOO ; Isobella, his wife, see M'Clune.
of Barnsowill, Robert ( 1588), 1 1 00.
— —of Corsock, John (1010), 1575-77, 1690;
deceased, 2124.
Robert, his sou and heir (1033), 2124.
John (1000), 20O0.
of CraigcafEe, Gilbert, advocate (1620), 1841,
1847.
of Kirkland, John (1010), 1575-77.
of Maxwood, John (1039), 2268, 2324;
Janet, his wife, xee Campbell ; Mr. Alexander,
his son and heir, 2324.
Alexander, smith in Ladybrigend (1602),
1428.
notary (1023), 1926.
not.iry public (1785), 562.
Archibald, servitor of David Wemyss of
Fingask (1015), 1735.
«/('((,< Robertson, Donald (1010), 1740. See
Robertson.
Edward, in Barncailzie (1590), 1313, 1799.
Fergus (1543), 484 ; Roger, his son, 484.
(Hlbcrt, in Mcrr|uliirne (1614), 1702.
James, notary (1589), 1184, 1388, 1751.
John, in Kirkland (1588), 1100, 1313.
baker in Stirling (1661), 2552.
messenger in i'alkirk (1701), 2991,
2993
- (M'Nele) Nigel, see
Blaiiquhan.
-Robert, notary (1571), 860
1388.
servitor to David He.art, writer ii
Kirkwall (1634), 2137 ; (1637), 2205, 2235.
Maoneill, Nigel, of
1184, 1201,
Neilson, Tliomas, younger, at the kirk of Kirk-
patrick (1010), 1575, 1576.
('Nigelli') William (1391-1413), notary
public, 93.
William, [Newbattle] deceased (1584), 1085.
in Kirkton of Arbuthnot (1589), 1 184.
in Barncailzie (1596), 1313.
in Marfar (1010), 1575.
_ W.S., notary (162(;), 1983, 2086.
cutler, burgess of the C'anongate ( 1 656),
2491 ; .\lison, his wife, xee Brown, where he
ia described as ' in D.alkeith.'
[Musselburgh] deceased (1686), 2847.
provost of Edinburgh (1719), 3087.
Agnes, wife of Abraham Wauchop, in Leith
(1586), 1112,
Bessie, wife of late Richard Mackie (1752),
3192.
Neish (Neisch, Neische), Duncan, burgess of the
Caoougate (1612), 1653, 1654.
George, servitor to Thomas Shewan, notary
(16.30), 2067.
Matthew, decea.sed, butcher (1628), 2012.
Sir William, presbyter (1470), 163.
Nevay (Neway) of that Ilk, John (1637), 2209.
— David, deceased (1666), 2598.
Nevay, rector or parson of (1594), George Swinton,
1273.
New Abbey or Sweetheart, abbots and monks of,
see uneler Sweetheart Alibey.
minister of (1057), Mr. Walter Glad-
stanes, 2499.
Newall, Oavid, in Corbelly (1012), 1624.
John, Dumfries (1.580), 997.
notary (1018), 1790, 2472.
in Torrorie (1678), 2783.
Martin, late bailie of Dumfries (1693),
2910.
Robert, iiot.ary (1659), 2531.
William, in New Abbey (1678), 2783.
Newark, David [Leslie], Lord, 3095 ; Mrs. Grizel
Leslie, his fourth daughter (1722), 3095.
Newbattle (Newbotle, Newl)otil, Newbottle),
abbots and cominendators of — •
James [Haswell] (1.550), 568.
Mark Ker (1559), 699, 899, 931, 938, 1008,
1065, 1078, 1085, 1130, 1406.
monks of (1550, etc.) —
John Liddell (Liddeill), 568, 699.
William Harlaw, 568, 699.
Thomas ilegat, 568.
John Bannatyn, 568 ; sub-prior (1559), 699 ;
838.
John Carmyehaell, 568, 699.
George Richardson, 508, 099, 838, 899.
George Turubull. 50S. 699, 838, 899.
Thomas Held, 568, 690.
Thomas Giild, 099, 838.
John Harwy, 099, 838.
Robert Notman, 699.
George Symsou, 099, 838, 899.
Adam Scot. 099, 899.
Robert Henryson, 699.
John Anderson, 699.
Newb.attle, minister at (1636), Mr. John Aird,
2184.
920
CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS
Newburgh, bailies of —
John Pliilp (1588), UCl.
James I'liilp, portioner of Berriehoill (1599),
1208.
James Weiitoun (1G40), 2275.
minister of, Mr. David Orme (10411), 2275.
Newcastle-on-Tyne, mayors of —
William of Strothcr (1300), 49.
Robert Phimmer (l.'iS7), 75.
Newdosk, rector of (I5G4), Mr. W. Cbalmer, 707.
Newhaveu, bailies of —
Kobcrt (iib of Carribers (15o;i), 014.
Hugh Browu, burgess of Edinburgh (1620),
1980.
Newlands (Newlandis), John, Kdinlmrgli (1503),
760.
Peter, bailie of Linlithgow (1549), 552.
Robert, servitor to Mr. John Kene, writer
in Ediuburgh (l.")83), 1058, 1107; writer in
Ediuljurgh (1000), 1403, 1405, 1408.
Newlands, rectorof (1575), Mr. Alexander Giffard,
919.
Newmauth, John, in Auchinroughlane (1585),
1107. [VNimmo.]
Newton (Neutou, Neutone, Newtoun) of that Ilk,
Alexander (1434), 113.
George, burgess of Musselburgh (1593),
1269, 130.S.
James, in Edinburgh (1008), 1532.
Richard of, Northumljerlaud (1409), 89;
Elizabeth, bis wife, 89.
Robert of (1253-80), 10.
Sampson of (1319), 25, 31, 38, 41 ; William,
his son, 41.
Steidien of (1292-95), 17.
Thomas, in North Berwick (1050), 2414.
• William, notary public (1549), 553.
Newton. Nortliumberland, cliaplain of (1379), Sir
Robert Gower (or Sower), 63.
vicars of —
John Gray (1425), 102.
John Grey, chaplain (1492), 21l).
Neyll, John, [Inehalir.iyl 407.
Neyllie, James, in Kiliiiald (1592), 1250.
Neyse, Alexander, [St. Andrews] 327.
Nicholas, .John, of Berkyng in Essex (1531), 595.
Nicoll (Nicol, Niohiil, NichoU, Nychole),
Alexander, deceased (1023), 1933.
Andrew, merchant in Dalkeith (1051), 2419.
Edward, in Leith (1633), 2126.
George, in Waterside (1585), 1107.
James, bailie of Edinburgh (1.592), 1239,
1247.
writer in Edinburgh (1088), 2866.
John, notary (IGOl), 1422, 1000.
• younger, burgess of Kilmaurs (1012),
1632.
W.S., Edinburgh (1615), 1732.
in Ballybeg (1007), 2616.
- Robert, burgess of Dunfermline (1593),
1270.
-Thomas (1483), 192.
(1533), 390.
writer in Perth (1585), 1092.
- Janet, wife of James, son of late John
Johnstone, portiouer of Dean (1620), 1983.
Nicolson (Nicolsone, Nicolsoun, Nicholson) of
Carnock, Sir Tliom.as, deceased (1677), 2769 ;
Helen, his daughter, wife of John Shaw
[of Greenock], 27l>9 : I.snbel, his daughter,
deceased (1751), 31.S0; aunt of —
of Caruock, Sir 'I'liomas, his grandson, see
Napier, fourth Lord.
of Glenbervie, Sir Willi.am (1751), 3186.
of that Ilk, Sir.lohn (1077), 2769.
of Tillieeoultry, Sir John (1077), 2709.
of Tr.ibroune,' J.anies (1688), 286.5, 3100;
Janet, his wife, vrf (Jourlay.
Adam, in Haiks (1573), 885.
(1616), 1759.
_ Cuthbert, in Gullane (1591), 1225, 1244;
John, his son, 1 225.
(Jeorge (109;i), 2912.
Henry (1502), 749, 784.
James (1548), .5.38.
clothier, councillor of Edinburgh
(1603), 14.50.
(1008), 1538.
Mr. James, commissary of Brechin (1667),
2024.
James, bailie of Edinburgh (1687), 2849.
.John (1447), 125.
(1478), 172.
(1483), 192.
servant of Mr. Alexander Guthrie,
town-clerk of Edinburgh (1003), 1459.
candlemaker in Edinburgh, deceased
(1604), 1408.
burgess of Kirkcaldy, deceased (1052),
2424 ; Janet Reddic, his granddaughter and
heir, 2424.
laird of Carmichael (?) (1682), 2832;
Daniel, his son, writer in Edinburgh, 2832 ;
Jean, wife of Daniel, ser Lands.
J'atrick (1584), 1085.
Mr. Rol)ert, advocate (1615), 1731.
Thomas, chaplain (1458), 143.
. ■ tenant of the Drum (1.563), 761.
Mr. Thomas, commissary of Aberdeen ( 1 604),
1468.
younger, advocate (1639), 2266.
William, in H.-iiles (1573), 885.
Janet, wife of Alexander Browne, North
Berwick (1556), 001, 004.
Niddry ('Newdere,' Niddrie, Nodrc, Nudrie),
Andrew, merchant in Edinl)Urgh(1043),233I.
Gavin, of Luthin (1519), 318.
John (1520), 356.
(1534), 394.
Simon, deceased (1628), 2022.
Thomas, arch-dean of Jloray, commendator
of Culross (1525), 350, 350.
Isobell (1525), 350.
Nig [Ross-shire], minister at, Mr. George Corbatt
(1617), 1779.
Nimble (Nymbell, Nymbill, Nymblc, Nymmyll),
David, in Dalkeith (1005), 1479.
James, servant to John Learmontb, notary
(1032), 2112.
John, Dalkeith (1556), 644, 660, 1536.
William, liis son, 044, 000 ; William, his son,
grandson of John, 644, 660.
INDEX OF PERSONS
921
Nimble, Mr. John, minister at Cranstoun (1598),
135!), 1457, 2172, 2642, 3059; James, his
son and lieir (1635), 2172.
Ximmo (Nemooht), Alexander (1556), 652.
Andrew, notary (1634), 2144.
NinimiuC;), Thomas, in 8trathkinnes( 1583), 1063;
George, his son, lOG.'i.
Nisbet(Neisliet, Neshet, Nesbit, Nesbyt, Nesebite,
Nisbett, Nisbit, Nysbet) of Craigentinny, Sir
Henry, deceased (1667), 2617; Patrick, his
son and heir, 2617.
of Dalzell, John (1513), 296 ; Margaret, bis
spouse, we Somerville.
George (1546), 517; Philip, his son,
517.
David (1559), 695.
Robert, elder (1612), 1638, 1796;
deceased, 2115.
Robert, his grandson and heir, 1796, 2115;
Rachel, his wife, see Nisbet, infra,
Margaret, mother of younger Robert, s(e
Dalzell.
Robert, in Newbigging, sometime
baron of D. (1657), 2499. Cf. preceding.
of Dean, Sir Patrick (1701 ), 2990.
Henry, his eldest son, 2990 ; Christian, his
wife, siK Riddell.
Patrick, third son of Sir Patrick, 2990 ;
Anna, hia wife, see Belshes.
of Dirleton, William, deceased (1739), 3144 ;
Katherine, his third daughter, wife of Mr.
Colin Campbell, advocate, 3144, 3147.
of Greenholm, Alexander (1590), 1210, 1760,
192.3.
James [called ' in Mylneside'] (1623),
1923, 2415, 2693-96.
Robert (1697), 2952.
of Little Molment, (Jeorge (1589), 1176.
Sir Robert of (1253-80), 9.
Philip of, squire (1390), 81.
Adam of (1420), 98.
of that Ilk, Adam (1480), 179.
Philip (1490), 204.
Philip (1513), 296 ; George, hia son,
296.
Adam (1546), 517.
Sir Alexander, sheriff of Berwick
(1632), 2117.
- of .Shiellis, Mungo (16.32), 2115.
- of Easter Threipwood, Andrew (1590), 1210.
- Adam, notary, brother of Mr. William
Nisbet, minister .at Tarbolton (1621), 1871.
- Alexander (1527), 364.
in Wester Sjiittell (1621), 1878.
- Andrew, in Mus.selburgh (1609), 1561.
- Archibald, servitor to John Inglis, W.S.
(1693), 2913.
- Bernard (1513), 296.
- David, in L.amniortoun Shiell (1612), 1655.
merchant in Eyemouth (1758), 3204.
-George (1563), 756.
schoolmaster at Musselburgh (1593),
1269, 136.3.
- Henry, councillor of Edinburyh (1586), 1131.
- Hugh, servitor of Archibald, Earl of Angus
(1587), 1150.
Nisbet, Hugh, in Newocklaw (1623), 1923.
James, ' armiger ' (1465), 153.
in Trochirside (1590), 1210.
Serjeant of Edinburgh (1618), 1795,
1834.
merchant in Kirkwall (1630), 2047.
servitor of Uavid Preston of Craig-
nullar (1641), 2287.
Mr. James, chirurgeon in Edinburgh (1665),
2597.
John, 'armiger' (1465), 153.
(1533), 390.
Mr. John, deceased (1621), 1871, 1877 ; Mr.
William, his son, minister atTarboItoo, 1871,
1877.
.John, in Oarvald (1621), 1877.
Mr. John, servitor of Mr. Thomas Gordon,
W.S. (1674), 2726, 2789.
John, merchant in Eyemouth (1758), 3204.
Mungo, 296.
Murdae, notary public (1533), 390.
Patrick, burgess of Edinburgh (1509), 269,
273.
(1513), 296.
Peter, burgess of Ayr (1614), 1706.
Philip (1563), 756.
in (;.irvald(1021), 1871, 1877; Patrick,
his son, 1871 ; Philip, also his son, 1877.
Robert, in Hag (1590), 1210 ; Hugh, his son,
1210.
in Duns (1632), 2117.
Thomas (1513), 296.
. servitor of Alexander Cranston of
Moreistoun (1627), 1991.
in Ryislaw (1057), 2514.
William, Serjeant, Edinburgh (1519), 315.
Dalkeith (155C), 660.
in Broxburn (1617), 1775.
servant of John, Earl of Haddington
(1654), 2454.
merchant in Eyemouth (1758), 3204.
Jean, wife of Alexander Mathie (1654),
2457.
Rachel, wife of Robert Nisbet, younger, of
Dalzell (1618), 1796, 2115.
Nithsdale, Robert Maxwell, Earl of (1633), 2133,
2330, 2342.
Niven (Nevein, Neven, Nevin, Neving, Niving)
of Monkridding, Andrew (1559), 705, 924,
1265.
Thomas, younger (1593), 1265 ; notary
public, 1272, 1376 : of M.. notary, 1.360,
1.367, 1499, 1501, 1533, 2082, 2083, 2271;
bailie of regality of Kilwinning (l(>33). 2122,
2239, 2244-46, 2255 ; Ninian, his brother,
1265.
Alan (1455), 139.
Alexander, [Northberwick] 323.
.Archibald, servitor of Thomas Niven of
Monkridding (1638), 2244.
Mr. James, notary (1613), 1691, 1692.
John (1584), 1072.
Marion, wife of Henry Greig (1656), 2488.
Noble, Margaret (1682), 2803.
Nord, John, in Blaksyde (1624), 1948.
Noreys, John, of Mundene, clerk (1322), 30.
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922
CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS
Norrie (Noray, Noiie, Norry, Nory), David,
mereliant in liristo, buryess of Ediuburgb
(1(')25), 1959, 2471 ; Katherine, his wife, see
Muugall.
James, notary (IGGl), 2552.
John, notary in Brechin (1590), 1204, 1354,
1385, 1514, 1515, 1812.
Marion, relict of Patrick Urry (1583), 10G5.
Normount, Thomas, in Glasgow, deceased (1604).
1477.
North Berwick, bailies of —
Uobert Lorimer (14S4), 195.
John IJiehardson, 1!I5.
William Matheson (1521), 32G.
Thomas Kanton (155G), GGl.
Ad.xm Gotherson (158'J), 1193.
Robert Oliver (1589), IIO.J: (1597), 1325.
Georse Baillie (IGU), 1G07, 1611; (1616),
1750.
Thomas Lauder, 1G07, 1611.
John Mure (IGIG), 1750.
George Gotterson (1G43), 2320.
George Hume (1643), 2:{20 ; (1G50), 2414.
Johu Lcvington (1647), 2379.
North Berwick, bailies of, 799, 1750.
curate of (1554), .Sir George Lyell, 610.
minister of (1597), Thomas Greig, 1325.
prioress of convent at, Matilda de Leys
(1434), 113.
prioress of. Dame Margaret Home (159S),
3314.
convent at, nuns of (1434), 113.
Northesk, David Carnegie, Earl of (1672), 2687,
2762.
Northumberland, Henry, Earl of (1631), 2090.
Algernon, Earl of (1G4G), 2.364.
Hugh, Earl of (1757), 3202.
sheriffs of —
Sir Hugh Gobyou orGubioun (1292), 16, 17.
Sir Adam .Swinburne (c. 1315), 21.
Richard Horseley (1371), 59.
Sir Robert Umfraville (1372), 61.
Norton, John, D.D., archdeacon (?) of Northum-
berland (1443), 123.
Norwell ( Norvall, Norvell), Mr. George, advocate
(1649), 2.394.
James, tailor (15G5), 794.
Mr. John, minister of Balfron (1645), 2357.
William, notary (1.592), 1234.
Norwich, bishop of (1G09), John Ridge, 1562.
Notiugham. Randolf of (1318), 22.
Notman, Robert, Serjeant of Edinburgh (1639),
22G0.
Noyeir, Peter, chirurgeon in Edinburgh (1665),
2597.
Nun, George, in Canongate (1633), 2135.
OcHiLTKEE (Uchiltre, Uchiltrie, Vchiltre, Wchil-
tree), Andrew, Lord (1539), 433.
Andrew, third Lord (1614), 1706.
James [Stewart of Killeith], Lord (IG23),
1928.
Ochiltree, Bartholomew, Serjeant, Edinburgh
(15S7), 1142, 1239.
Duncan (1.509). 270.
John, notary (15S2), 1052.
Ochiltree, Uobert, smith in Carberry (1737), 3135.
William, weaver in Nether Gogar (1580),
999.
O'Farrell, Colonel (1689), 2874.
Ogle (Ogil, Ogill) of Cawseypark, William (1693),
2907.
of Popil, Henry (1465), 153; James, his
eldest son, 153.
Cuthbert, rector (151G) of Ford [Northum-
berland J, 312.
Gavin (151G), 312.
George, squire ( 1449), 128.
Johu (1516), 312.
Robert, 61.
Robert of, knight ( 141 1 ), 91.
Uobert, senior, knight (1449), 128.
knight. Lord of Ogle, captain of Nor-
ham (1516), 312.
William, dejiutc-director of Chancery (1561),
726.
. . ., clerk (1G78), 2775.
Ogilvy of Airlie, .John, [second] Lord, 272. See
al.io Ogilvy of Fingask.
James, [third] Lord (1509), 272.
James, si.Nth Lord (1599), 1378, 1387.
Patrick, his son, 1378, see also of Smiddie-
hill ; Isobella, >\ife of Patrick, .sec Murray.
Francis, also his sou, 1387, 1391 ; see also
of New Grange, infra.
Ogilvy (Ogilby, Ogilvie) of Auchlevin, Walter
(1471), 2l"2.
of Baldavie, William, apparent (1590), 1199.
of Balfour, James (1522), 334, 545.
James!, his son (1548), 545, 723; Mar-
jorie [his wife ?], xee Durie.
James, his son (1560), 723.
of Ballin.scho, .lohn (1.588), 115.5.
of Balnag.arro, John (1548), 545.
of P.ellaky, Thomas, fiar (16G4), 2583.
of Blacok, James (1.598), 1343.
of Boyne, Sir Patrick (1674), 2726.
of Bradone, .lames (1527), 3G1.
of Clova (Cloway), Thomas (1470), 163, 379 ;
Alexander, his son and apparent heir, 163,
379.
Thomas (1527), 361; Walter, his son,
see of Wester Perse, infra.
Alexander (1.548), 545, 884, 1084;
David, Alexander, and John, his sons, 1084.
James, liar, 1084.
of CuUow, Alexander (1529), 379.
of Dunlugus, George (1581), 1030, 1253,
1902.
of Duntrunc, David (1.504), 247.
of Findlater, Sir Walter (1590), 1199, 1343,
1344.
of Fingask, John (1501), 242; afterwards
second Lord Ogilvy of Airlie, supra.
of Glenmoye, David (1582), 1053 ; Margaret
Arbuthnot, his wife, 1053.
of Gleswall, David (1642), 2.306.
of Innerquharitie, John (1511), 283.
David (1522), 334.
John (1548), 545.
— John (1587), 11.50, 1155; David, his
brother, 1155.
INDEX OF PERSONS
923
Ogilvy of Innerquharitie, Sir John (1013), 1G86.
of Inshcwan, John (1582), 1053 ; Thomas,
his son, 1053.
of Kelour, W. (1578), 973; Ard.? or Alex-
ander?, his son, 973.
of Kilhill, Walter (1582), 1053.
of Kinnaltie, David (1613), 1682, 1686.
of Maisondieu, James (1598), 1343.
of Miltoiiu, John (l.'iOO), 1199, 1.343.
of New Grange, Francis (1609), 1555, 1047.
of that Ilk, James (15U5), 255 ; perhaps
identical with .lames, third Lord Ogilvy.
Forfar, David (1470), 169, 241.
Alexander, his grandson (1504), 247,
284.
Gilbert, apparent (1.554); Isabella, his
wife, see Beaton of Creich.
of Wester Perse, Walter, son of Thomas
0. of Clova (1527), 301.
Thomas (1573), 884, 1053; Isabella,
his wife, see Forbes.
of Ragall, Walter (1069), 2044.
- — ■ of Rhynd, Walter (1501 ), 242.
of Schannalie, James (1042), 2306.
of Smiddiehill, Patrick (1009), 1.55.5, 1557;
Isobella, his wife, see Murray of Smiddiehill,
Alexander, in Arbroath (1500), 723.
Andrew, squire (1434), 111.
squire (1511), 284.
(1530), 402.
David, notary public (1482), 379.
(1491), 379.
Mr. David, notary public (1551), 582.
David, brother-germau of John Ogilvie of
Innerquharity (158S), 1 155.
servitor of Francis Ogilvie of New-
grange (1012), 1047.
writer in Edinburgh (1067), 2624.
George, in Ctdlen (l.")90), 1199; bailie of
C, 1343.
James, squire (1511), 284.
merchant in K.-ith (1037), 2227.
servitor tn William Gray (1055), 2468.
in Duns (ICGG), 2399.
John, squire (1511), 284.
in Kyn . . . [Kurfar], 545.
Mr. John, minister of Kinnaird (1003), 1442,
1444 ; Magdalene, his wife, see Scrimgcour.
John, in Newton of Manblerie [Mount-
blairy] (1068), 2032, 2633, 2037, 2727:
Margaret, his wife, .ire Forsyth.
Patrick, [St. Andrews, 1543] 409.
(1545), 49.5.
servant to Sir John Falconer of Bal-
makellie (1670), 2702.
Coll. Patrick, burgess of Edinburgh (170S),
3043.
(Ogilby) Thomas, knight (1509), 272.
(1530), 402.
in .Myth (1582), 1053.
Walter, kniglit (1424), 101 ; treasurer, 107.
knight (1434), 111.
(1.522), 3.34.
(1573), 884.
. servitor of Mr. Alexander Morrison,
advocate (1612), 1654.
Ogilvy, William (1474), 108.
tenant in Hauchis (1590), 1199.
flesher in Musselburgh (1072), 2091.
Grizel, widow of David Thomson, tailor,
burgess of Edinburgh, and wife of John
Watson, merchant there (1057), 2510.
Margaret, wife of David Kamsay of Bal-
mainc (1032), 2114.
. . ., wife of David Livingstone of Balrowny
(1653), 2448.
Ogston (Ogistoun, Ogstoun) of Cragis, Janet
(1500), 261.
John, servitor to Gavin Blair, writer (1624),
1950.
Old, John, in Burnside (1632), 2100. C/. Auld.
Old Cambus (Aldcambus), minister at (1593),
Alexander Watson, 1257.
Oldhamstocks (Auldhamstokkis), rectors of —
Mr. Thomas Hepburn (1503), 766, 774.
Mr. Thomas Hepburn (1072), 2083, 3041.
Oliiihant, Laurence, [fir.st] Lord (1498), 235.
Laurence, [third] Lord (1552), 000.
Laurence, fourth Lord (1568), 837.
Oliphant (Olifant) of Bachiltoun, George, deceased
(1031), 2081.
of Balgounie, William (1647), 2376.
■ of Condie, Laurence (1029), 2043.
of Duffus, William (1498), 235; Cristina,
his wife, .sec Sutherland.
of Freeland, Thomas (1546), 510.
of Kellie (KcUe), John (1481), 183, 231.
of Newtouu, Sir William, king's .idvocate
(1620), 1839, 1885 ; Mr. John, his son, 1839.
of llossie, Robert, grandson and heir of late
Beatrix Colville (1740), 3152.
Alexander (1497), 231.
Mr. Alexander, minister of Bower (1753),
3190.
Andrew (1541), 457.
(1546), 510 ; Janet, his wife, see White.
— - David (1497), 231.
Harry, servitor of Lady Lugton (1657),
2516.
Henry, writer in Edinburgh (1719), 30S7 ;
John, his son and heir, 3087.
Mr. James, advocate (1716), 3079.
Thomas, portioncr of Williamstoun (1568),
837 : Laurence, his son, 837.
Walter (1481), 183.
Jean, wife of Mr. John Ad.air (1716), 3079.
Margaret, wife of James Borthwick (1719),
30S7!
Olyphard, William, [Inchaffray] 407.
Oliver (Olifer, 01i[dieir, Olijihir, Oliveir, Olyver),
David, in West Fenton (1580), 995.
Edward, in West Fenton (1579), 991, 995,
1055, 1056; dcce.ised, 1179; Isabella, his
wife, see Conglcton.
lohu, dwelling at the ' P.innis ' (1557), 664.
Quintiu, burgess of North Berwick (1589),
1103.
Robert (1387), 75.
burgess of North Berwick (1554), 619,
784.
bailie of Haddington (1557), 664.
younger, Gullane (1578), 972.
924
CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS
Oliver, Robert, bailie of North Berwick (15S9),
1193, 1325.
Olrig, rector of (1557), Mr. William Sinclair, 682.
Oransay, prior of (1611), Andrew Knox, bishop of
the Isles, 1604.
Orchardtou (Orchardtoun), Andrew, burgess of
Eilinbvirgh (1033), 2135.
Ord (Ordo, Unl) of Nuwbigging, John (1491), 205.
of We.stei- Newbigging, William (1630), 2185.
Laurence, coachhirer in Canongate (1707).
3034.
Richard (1631), 2090.
William, student at King's College, Aber-
deen (1598), 1340.
Oresoun, Adam, in mill of Tofts (1600), 1498.
Orkney, Ijishopa of —
John [ ], 308.
Edward [Stewart], 368.
Robert [Reid], 442, 507.
Adam UotliwuU (1581), 1025.
James Law (1614), 1704. iSee aho Glasgow,
archbi.shop of.
George (irahame (1638), 2233, 2234.
Murdoch Mackenzie (1083), 281.")-17, 2851.
Orkney [and Caithness], William, Earl of, 142.
Orkney and Shetland, sheriff (1057), Patrick Blair
of Little Blair, 2502.
Orkney (Orknay), John, servant of John Kinneir
in Foodie (1570), 855.
Orlie, Thomas, burgess of Perth (1563), 752.
Orme of Mugdrum, Uavid (1595), 1295; Francis,
his brother, 1295; Mr. George, also his
brother, 1295.
Francis (1630), 2069.
of Prior Letham, David (1574), 894, 1071.
David, burgess of Newburgh (1000), 1500.
Mr. David, minister of Newburgh (1040),
2275.
David, burgess of Newburgh (1040), 2275.
Francis, in Balgr.ay (1015), 1722.
Stephen, burge'ss of Newburgh (1590), 1208.
Isobell, wife of Henry Lamont (1564), 771.
Ormiston (Ormcstouu, Ormistoun) of Westhouses,
William (1035), 2108 ; Thomas, his son, 2168.
Robert (1550), 045.
Ormistou, minister at (1598), Nathaniel Harlaw
1359.
Orr (Or, Ore, Orre), Alexander, in Auldtoun, or
Caiddtoun (1010), 1574, 2100.
James, in Auldtoun, Kilmaurs (1610), 1574,
2100.
,Iohn, burgess, Kilmaurs (1557), 678, 879.
merciiant in Kilmacolm (1657), 2515.
Patrick, writer in Edinburgh (1726), 3108.
Peter, in Langside (1590), 1320.
Thomas, in Mains of Lambrochton (1010),
1574.
in Auchinhand (1701), 2989.
William, in Alltowue, or Auldtoun, Kil-
maurs (1577), 944.
in Garfoir(1591), 1216, 20.39.
__ officer, Pai-sley (1656), 2480, 2504,
2512, 2513.
Orrock (Orok, Orrok) of Cassindonat, Mr. Alex-
ander (1608), 2027.
of that Ilk, Robert (1534), 394, 546.
Orrock of that Ilk, William, his brother and heir
(1548), 54G.
John (1547), 528.
Alexander, elder (1630), 2070.
Alexander, tiar, 2070.
Margaret, his eldest daughter, wife of James
Lundic, apparent of Stratharlie, 2070,
2544, 2620.
Alexander, brother of William (1548), 546.
James, mason (1507), 825.
John, bailie of Burntisland (1591), 1222.
in Balwcarie Mill (1660), 2544.
Robert, [Dunfermline] 289.
l)ortioner of Over Gr.ange (1632), 2105.
William, in Netherhow (1620), 1836.
Christian, liedeswoman of St. Leonard's
Hospital, near Dunfermline (1615), 1736.
Osbaldeston, Lucy, deceased, widow (1788),
3272.
Osric, a Saxon 'Dux' (854), 1.
Ostler (Oistlair), Robert (1562), 749.
Osville (Osuille), Henry of (1322), 30.
Oswald (Osuald, Oiswald, Oswall) of Spittall,
James, son and heir of late James Oswald
(1720), 3109.
Alexander, portioner of Falkirk (1630),
2058.
Mr. Andrew, servant of Mr. David Primrose,
advocate (1032), 2112. [? Identical with]
clerk of exchequer (1661), 2549, 2021,
2039, 2059, 2755.
Andrew, in Denny (1665), 2596.
Mr. Andrew, servitor to James Inglia, notary
(1093), 2913.
Andrew, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh,
deceased (1720), 3109; James, his son,
deceased, 3109; James, son and heir of
James, see Oswald of Spittall.
James, not.ary (1574), 900, 1027.
John, notary (1574), 904.
Willi.am. writer in Perth (1613), 1671.
Janet, in Denny, wife of David Cuthill of
Cortbie (1005), 2590.
Otterburn (Otterburne, Ottirburne) [of Redhall],
Adam, A.M., notary public (1519), 315;
common clerk of Ediuliurgh (1547), 492.
of Redhall, .f(din, fiar (1540), 510.
(or Reidhall),Tliomas (1575), 927, 928,
1058, 1059, 127.3, 1489, 1552, 155.3, 1564,
1633, 1765, 18.39, 1844, 2621; Marion, his
spouse, nee Lauder.
Sir Thomas, younger, 1273, 1485, 1487,
1489, 15.52-54, 1504, 1033, 1839, 1844, 2621 ;
Marion, his wife, *ce Cockburn.
Adam (1512), 287. Cf. of Redhall.
Alan, secretary to Murd.ach, Duke of Albany
(1421), 99.
Oudny, John, citizen of Brechin (1566), 813,
810.
in Over Pitfortliie (1607), 1514.
Oughton, General Sir James Adolphus (1779),
3248.
Ousteane, Oustean, Onstoun, Ostiane, Oistian,
Oustein, Oistene, Oustane. See Austin.
Ovens (Unis, Una, Unys), James, Lessudden
(1578), 969.
INDEX OF PERSONS
925
Ovens, John, in Lessudden, called Black (1628),
2013.
alias 'Greatt,' in Lessudden (1C75),
2744.
Paa, David (1.512), 290.
Padzean (Padzane), John (1587), 1144.
. William, tenant of the Drum (ISC'?), 761.
Page (Paige), John (1571), SOS, 875.
Thomas (1529), .374, :{77, [384], 464.
Painter (Pantar, Panter), Andrew, in Dundee
(1601), 1417, 1443, 1G56; Isobella, his wife,
see Lyn.
David, bishop of Ross, commeudator of
Cambiiskenneth, 583, 680, 087, 711.
George, in Edinburgh, deceased (159S),
1338 ; Katherine, his daughter, also deceased,
1338.
Patrick, burgess of Montrose (1501), 242.
Janet, wife of John Stirling of Easter
Brakie, 272.
Paisley, abbot of, Robert [Shaw], 33.3.
Master of. See Abercorn, first Earl.
bailies of burgh of —
Robert Algeo (1003), 1432.
Thomas Inglis, notary (1011), 1604.
John Vans (1042), 2307 ; (1646), 2370.
Robert Wallace (1642), 2307.
Hugh Wallace (1040), 2;i70.
Robert Alexander (1048), 23S0.
John Kelso (1656), 2480; (16.57), 2504,
2512, 2513.
John Spreull (1657), 2504, 2512, 2513.
W'illiaui Greenlees, younger (1669), 2645.
Palmer, Jolm, in Kelso (1582), 1045.
Patrick (1582), 1053.
Palstou (Pahixston), Thomas of (1270-80), II.
Panbery, Nicholas of (1321 ), 29 : Elen, his wife, 29.
Papdy, John, master of ordnance (1491) of
Berwick-on-Tweud, 205.
Pape(Pai|i)- .SVe Pope.
Papple (Popil), Alexander of (l.'US), 22 ; John of,
his father, 22.
Roger of, 22 ; Patrick, his son, 22.
Paradice, John, servitor of the convent of Kinloss
(1581), 1028.
Paris (Peiris, I'eres, Peris, Perris), Alexander
(1640), 2.309.
John, servitor of Lord Hay (1610), 1583.
Robert, mason (1567), 825.
William (1509), 270.
Park (Parke) of (idhertlicld, James (1508). 268.
Alexander, notary public (1547), 492.
burgess of Edinburgh (1551 ), 573, 889.
David, stabler in Edinburgh (1643), 2323.
James, in Bogside (1021), 1807.
. in Rowntriehill (1053), 2437.
John, in Langmuir (1557), 005.
. in Prcstonjiaus. deceased (1570), 836.
nialtman in Paisley (16561, 24S0.
in Seidhill, younger (1056), 2480.
elder, merchant, burgess of Paisley
(1(557), 2504.
writer in Edinburgh (1692), 2893.
Robert, notary, clerk of Paisley (1646), 2370,
2382, 2480, 2513.
Park, Thomas, macer of exchequer (1742), 3155.
William, Linlithgow (1549), 552.
in Paisley (105G), 2480.
Christine, relict of Robert Cunningham of
Auchinharvie (1523), 342.
Margaret, tenant, Boghall, Beith (1559),
704.
wife of Malcolm Stewart of Boghall
(1589), 1191, 1328.
wife of late Patrick Riddell of St.
BosweUs (1682), 2812.
Parker (Parkar), Archibald, in Corruith (1575),
916.
George (1493), 216.
Hector, servitor to the Master of Paisley
(1599), 1376.
Henry, servitor to Thomas Sample of Green-
side (1620), 1971.
James, in Barnwell (1685), 2839 ; John, his
son, 2839.
John, [Morpeth] 303.
William, servant of the sheritT of Renfrew
(1022), 1914.
Parkhill, Robert, cordiner, burgess of Paisley
(1057), 2504.
Parkley (Parkle, Perklev) of that Ilk, George
(1488), 202.
Sir Patrick of, 110.
Pastoune, Alexander, burgess of Edinburgh
(1378), 67.
Paterson (Patersonc, Pater.soun, Patterson, Patri-
son) of Bandirran, John, notary (1598), 1348,
1349.
of Bannockburn, Sir Hugh (1692), 2900.
of Eccles, Sir John (1738), 3138.
of Hdltarvet, John (1596), 1310.
Mr. Andrew (1009), 1543 ; .John, fiar,
his son, 1543 : Michael, also his son, 1543.
of Luthrie, George, fiar (1598), 3314.
of Perwyc, John (1413), 9.3.
Adam, in Morray (1030), 2056.
Alexander, burgess of Inverness (1528), 367;
Elizabeth, his wife, see Leech ; James, their
son, 367.
alinx Cristeson, Alexander (1552), 602.
Alexander, Inverness ( 1 551)), 638.
[Torphichen, 1566], 812.
younger, bailie of Inverness (1572),
872, 907.
burgess of North Berwick (1611),
1611.
in Coldingham Law (1012), 1628:
Nicola, his wife, see Burn.
servitor to Mr. Alexander Guthrie,
notary (1615), 1733.
bailie of Inverness (1035), 2162, 2186.
writer, burgess of Edinburgh (1637),
2206.
David (1603), 1451.
Finl.ay, burgess of Inverness (1572), 872.
George. Gullane (1557), 679, 1147, 1244.
E.linburgh (1580), 996 ; Christian, his
spouse, see Thomson.
burgess of Falkland (1639), 2256.
merchant in Edinburgh (1642), 2302.
Gilbert, burgess of Inverness (1572), 872.
92G
CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS
Pateraon, Hector, Serjeant of the barony of Tor-
phichen (1601), 1418, 1602.
Henry, burgess of Burntisland (1G12),
1639.
Hew, merchant, burgess of Paisley (1657),
2.^)04.
Hugh, W.S. (1653), 2444, 2446, 2508.
younger, notary (1676), 2761; pro-
bably Sir Hugh P. of Bannockburn.
James, Gullaiie (1554), 620.
Inverness (155G), 633.
provost of Inverness (1572), 872.
(1574), 900.
stabler (1615), I72S.
in the Law (167;)), 27:
Sir John, Inverness (1528), 367.
John (15.15), 398.
(1536), 402.
clerk of sheriff court of Fife (1602),
429.
Snawdoun, her^d (1564), 777.
burgess of Northberwick ( 1557), 1 13.
servant of .Sir John Edmonstone of
that Ilk (1584), 108.3.
in Sillitoun (1589), 1185.
sometime in Auchinelouswood (1600),
1396; George, his smi, a merchant, 1396.
merchant, Edinburgh (1615), 1724,
2803 (?).
.John (of), in Kinhervie (1618), 1790, 2015 ;
Tiiomas, his natural son, 201,5.
John, notary (1618), 1807.
in Burn of Schcilla (Ki.'iO), 2056.
- elder, in StaLohyir (1630), 2056.
in SornhilK 1652-72), 2094.
• surgeon, burgess of Paisley (1657),
2504.
weaver in Crail (1664), 2578.
bishop of Ross (1067), 2619, 2742,
2772, 2773.
John, his son, Ijishop of Galloway (1674),
2737 ; bishop of Kdinburyh (1679), 2786,
2792; bishop of Glasgow (1687), 2850,
2894, 2900 ; Alexander, his second son
fl692), 2900.
John, merchant in Ochiltree (1686), 284.3.
cordincr in Edinburgh (16S7), 2849.
merchant in Edinburgh (1692), 2902.
in Cannonfiatt, deceased (1743), 3161.
in Leith, deceased (1759), 3208.
in Berwick, deceased (1795), 3283 :
Prudence, his relict, infra.
Luke, Edinburgh (1549), 547.
Nicholas, in Tonguesidc (1666), 2603.
Patrick (1526), .35.3.
Robert, chaplain (1515), .309.
brother of John Paterson in
hervie (1618). 1790.
notary (1742), 3155, 31.59.
Stephen, notary, clerk of the Stewartry of
Fife (1602), 1422, 1441, 1.543, 1600.
Thomas, Inverness (1528), 367.
(1536), 402.
(1.5.56), 649.
(1579), 977.
in Ednam (1614), 1714.
Kin-
Paterson, Thomas, in Bo'nesa (1617), 1764.
in Auchingr.iy (1618), 1790.
tailor, burgess of Edinburgh (1642),
2305.
Mr. Thomas, minister of Borthwick
(1671-73), 2681, 2697, 2740, 293.5,
Thomas, officer of Peebles (1687), 2859.
William, Serjeant, Edinburgh (1513), 292.
St. Andrews (1522), 331.
Inverness (1528), 367, 467.
— — burgess of Inverness (1543), 467.
in Auldliston (1546), 506.
notary public (1562), 737, 806 (?).
in Fore .Spittall (1557), 676, 720.
senior, burgess of Inverness (1604),
1471.
in Craigoche (1629), 2045.
servitor of Robert, Lord Colville (1668),
2630.
Agnes, wife of Alexander Logan, baker,
burgess of Edinburgh (1590), 1203.
wife of Stephen Hamilton in Bo'ness
(1617), 1764.
(Patrison) Janet, wife of Thomas Ewing,
servant of the Earl of Mar (1610), 1568, 1998,
2032.
Margaret, wife of Walter .Stoddart, weaver,
burgess of Kirkcaldy (1669), 2640.
relict of Mr. Thomas Hepburn, rector
of Oldhamstooks (1708), 3041.
Prudence, relict of .lohn Paterson in Berwick
(1795), 3283.
Pateson (Patesoun), Richard, in Paisley (1656),
2480.
John, maltman, burgess of Paisley (1657),
2515.
Paton (Patoun, Patone, Patton, Piittoune, Pauton,
Pautone, Pautoun, Pawtoun) of Kinaldie,
Mr. Alexander (1077), 2764, 2765.
of TuUimade, James (1570), 850.
Andrew (1577), 040.
Bartholomew, burgess of Newcastle-on -Ty ne
(1202-95), 17; Walter, his father, 17.
Edward (1577), 940.
George, in Lessuddcn (1578), 969.
miliar at Forthar (1056), 2485.
advocate in ."Mjerdeen (1677), 2764,
2705.
Hugh, in Rysyde (1010), 1598.
Tames, bishop of iJunkcld, 410, 891, 89.5,
940; John, his son, 410; Gar of Bellelisk,
895.
. in Elgin, deceased (1694), 2917.
John, officer of Muckhart (1575), 895.
(1543), 470.
notary in Dundee (1603), 1442, 1443.
miller at mill of Greenholm (1095),
2933 ; M.nry, his wife, ne.K Brown.
Martin, jiortioner of Earlston of Tillicoultry
(1613), 1070.
Rowlan<l, in Fowberry (1532), 387.
Thomas, servant to William Muir of Glan-
der3ton(I590), 131.5.
William (1565), 795.
weaver in Elgin, deceased (1009), 1542.
merchant in Edinburgh (1707), 3039.
INDEX OF PERSONS
927
Paton, Isobella, wife of ArchiliaUl Choiie, burgess
of luuerburvie (IGOO), 13S8.
Patousoii (Pateusone, Pattonson, Pautesone,
Pautonaoii, Pawtouesouii, Pawtonsone),
Gilbert (15G0), 718.
Kobert, writer in Edinburgh (105:)), 2444.
Richard, alias iJik (l')47), .")3-J, 6;i'-'.
Thomas, .Jedburgh (1495), 225, 230.
[Duufermline], 289.
in Glenson (1550), 702, 718, 724.
in C'roftheids (1587), 1144.
Patrick, son of William (1330), 34.
Patrick, John, in Edinburgh Castle (1071), 2071.
William, officer of Crail (1000), 1495.
Patrickson (Patriksoun), Donald (1533), 390.
PattuUo (Petillo, Pettello, Pettillo, Pottilok,
Pittillok), Alexander (1.543), 482.
Uavid, in Legartlaw (1553), OUO.
John, burges.s and sheriff-depute of Perth
930(?); (1578), 959.
Sir William, notary (1575), 910.
Marjory, wife of James Rob, Halcoiuy (1553),
000.
Paul the Second, Pope (1409), 157.
the Third, Pope (1530), 402, 411, 421, 487.
the Fourth, Pope (1550), 003, 008, 3314.
Paul (Paule, Paullc), John, in Baldovan (1G44),
2351.
Sir Thomas, chaplain (1525), 351.
Thomas, in Greenock (1049), 2401.
Paxton (Paxtoun), James, in Boighead (1698),
2971.
John, in Auchincraw (1599), 1380, 1452,
1454.
Nicholas, 98.
William, in Adincraw (1029), 2042.
in West Reston (1708), 3041.
in Westreston, younger (1708), 3041.
Peacok (Pacock, Pacok), George, merchant in
Edinburgh (1048), 2383.
Henry, shoemaker in Grange (1027), 1992.
James, deceased (1015). 1734.
— officer of Culross (1711), 3002.
John, in Ireland ( lOlu), 1582.
carpenter, I)urgess of the Canongate
(1011), IGUi.
Matthew, notary j.ublic (1492), 212.
Patrick, burgess of Newburgh (1027), 1992,
2009, 2275.
Thomas, shoemaker in Kdinburgh (1048),
2383.
Janet, in Wester Duddingston (1578), 901.
Margaret, wife of late James Lands,
merchant, burgess of Edinburgh (1085). 2832.
Pe.idie, David, in Dys.art (1023), 1924, 2170.
Pearson (Peirson, Peirsoun, Peirsouno, Person,
Persone, Persoun, Peyrsone, Pierson) of
Cairny, Mr. David (l.">99), 1378.
of Chapeltoun, Mr, Arohib.-ild, sheriff-
depute of Forf.ar (U!40), 2280. 2300.
of Clow, William, elder (1013), 1679;
Christiana, his daughter, 1079.
of Moirlanbank, .Tames (1011), 1009, 1860;
Grisell, his wife, ncc Thomson.
William, son of James (1021), 1860; Mar-
garet, his wife, see Young.
Pearson, Adam, burgess of Arbroath (1560), 723.
Mr. Alexander, common clerk of Arbroath
(1599), 1378.
Alexander, merchant in Edinburgh (1612),
1634, 1035; deceased (lO.Jo), 2470.
Mr. Archibald, at Ward MUl of Arbroath,
notary (1599), 1387.
— - Mr. David, notary (1009), 1.555, 1047.
David, merchant, burgess of Dunfermline
(1615), 1741.
George, Edinburgh (1551), 591.
in Nenthorn (1655), 2465.
burgess of Arbroath (1599), 1378.
Harry, ' strioglayar ' in Whitby (lOOI),
1410.
James, notary (1036), 2190.
— servitor of Hugh Tod, W.S. (1039),
2258.
common clerk of Forfar (1640), 2280.
John (1511), 280, 28.5.
in Brechin (1009), 155.5.
brother of .fames Persoun of Moirlan-
bank (1621), 1800 ; Ninian, his son, 1860.
bailie of Edinburgh (1040), 2369.
in Studmorland (1747), 3109; Isobel,
his wife, .we Livingston ; John, their eldest
son, 3109.
- Robert (1479), notary i)ublic, 175.
- Thomas, citizen of St. Andrews (1473), 167.
- Mr. Thomas, minister of Forfar (1040), 2280.
- Thomas, in Neuthorneburnbrae (1654),
2455.
notary (1054), 2455, 2465, 2482, 2605,
2699, 2715, 2710.
in Nenthorn (1650), 2481.
William (1.552), 598.
deceased (1668), 2630 ; James, his son,
2630.
Pcatt (Peat, Peitt), James, in St. Andrews, de-
ceased (1073), 2719.
Mr. Patrick, minister at Cults (1595), 1303.
Walter, in Cowll (1.587), 1149.
Peddar, Sir Alexander, notary public (1558), 687,
688.
— — James, in Chanonry of Ross (1595), 1290.
Pedden, John, mason (1001), 1416.
Peebles (Pebles, Peblis, Pebillis, Peibles, Peibills)
of BrumelanJ, John, deceased (1034), 2154;
Marion, his great-granddaughter and heiress,
wife of John Gordon, fiar of Cardynes, 2153,
2154.
of Knodgarhill, Mr. John, bailio of Irvine
(1634), 2153, 2154,
Mr. Alexander, ileceased, advocate (1625),
1959.
Alexander, in Balealsey (1649). 2391, 2392.
Clement, [Haddington," 1532] 3SS.
David, canon of St. Andrews (1566), 809.
Henry, serjeant, St. Andrews (1521), 327.
Hugh, notary (16UI), 1597.
- — • in Edinburgh (1622), 1S9S.
John of (1405), 87.
John, burgess of Perth (1502), 243.
(1552), 002.
Patrick, in Bogside (1.5S9), 1189, 1191.
Robert of (142!2), notary public, 100.
928
CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS
Peebles, Robert, notary (1649), 2391, 2392, 2560.
William, [St. Andrews] 199.
Mariota, wife of John (Jordon of Cardiness
(1045), 23G0.
Peebles, bailie of, William Scott (I6S7), 2859.
commissary-deinite of, Walter Seott (UiSl).
2S02.
vicar of (1009), Hector Cranston, 1549.
Pelletot, Philip (1322), 30.
Penango, Hew, servant to James, Lord Mauchline
(1059), 25,34, 2535.
William (1540), 517.
Penereth, John of, son of Adam of Starthorp,
20.
Penman, Andrew, burgess of Edinburgh, deceased
(1G02), 1425; William, his son, 1425.
Mr. Gideon, minister of Criclitou, clerk of
Dalkeith presbytery (1042), 2312.
— — James, overlooker of money of Scotland
(1734), 312S.
John, deceased, merchant in Edinburgh
( 1042), 2302 ; Ucbecca, his wife, see Hamilton ;
llebecca, their daughter, wife of Thomas
Fairholm, 2302.
Penny (Peunye), .Tames (1575), 931.
John, in Goldingham (1012), 1657.
William, merchant in Dalkeith (1651),
2419.
Pennycuik (Pennecuike, Pennycuk, Pennycuke)
of Stentoun, John, fiar (1594), 12S7 ; Janet,
hi.s wife, see next entry.
Alexander, in Craigton (15S2), 1041, 1287;
Jouet, his daughter, wife of John Pennycuik,
younger of Stentoun (1594), 1287.
in Dalkeith (10O5), 1479, 2166.
■ George, [Edinburgh] 191.
John, 'mlulm' (1566), 808.
portioner of Dulgarthill (1582), 1041.
RoUok, burgess of
Edinburgh
Janet, wife of Charles
Perth (1024), 1949.
Penston (Peustoun), William, tailor,
(1592), 1247.
Pentland, Rolicrt, Serjeant of Musselburgh regality
(1044), 2349.
Pentland, rectors of the parish of —
Mr. Alexander Sinclair, 329.
Sir John Dykson (1521), 329.
Percy, Lord, Henry (1046), 2364.
Henry, senior (1308), 55.
Perdowin, John, macer (1528), 305.
Perers, Alice (130S), 50.
Peres, Peris, Peiris, Perris. See Paris.
Perry (Perie, Perrie, Pery), John, portioner of
Coubyr(1571), 802.
Robert, in Narstoun (1537), 410.
Stephen, there, 416.
Thomas, there, 410.
Robert, servant of Sir Claud Hamilton of
Shawfield(1006), 1494.
Perth, James, third Earl of (1673), 2703.
fourth Earl of (1093), 2921.
Perth, bailies of —
John Robertson (1523), 344.
Thomas Ramsay (1525), 351.
Mr. Robert Mitchell (1031), 2080, 2081.
masters of hospital of (1031), 2079, 2081.
Perth, minister at —
Mr. .lohn Robertson (1631), 2079.
Mr. Robert Anderson (1690), 2942, 2950.
sheriff of (1578), William, Lord Ruthven,
959.
sheriff-depute of (1578), John Petillo, 959.
town council of (1057), 2509, 2527.
altar of St. .Stephen at. Sir John Swinton,
chaplain of (1523), .344.
Perth (Perthe), John, in Kirriemuir (1584), 1081.
Pervie, William, GuUane (1502), 744.
Pesceris, Hely, Coldinghani, 034.
Pet, Robert, laird of Craigs (1395), 82.
Petcokkis. .SVc Stenton.
Peter (Petre), John, in Laurcncehill (1635), 2161.
William (1578), 968.
in Nether Balmakewin (1612), 1658.
Peterson (Pettcrsoun), James, in Strj'nie (1620),
1836.
Peter (1534), 395.
burgess of Cupar (c. 1552), 596.
Thomas, domestic in Cockburn (1583),
1060.
P.-tlicd, Patrick, notary public (1487), 197.
I'cthkor, John of, 22.
Petrie (Patrie), Alexander (1579), 980.
smith ill Elgin, deceased (1609), 1542.
Mr. John, master of St. Salvator's College
(1595), 1.S03.
Mr. Robert, writer (1023), 1927.
Pettigrew (Pettecrn, Peticrw, Pctticruiff, Petti-
crwe, Pettingrew) of Suterhous, James,
younger (1634), 2130, 2139.
Alexander, servant to Lord Forrester (1045),
2301.
writer in Edinburgh (1066), 2600.
— — James, mariner in Prestonpans (1679), 2785.
John (1494), 218.
Thomas, in Glasgow (1004), 1477-
William (1548), .537, 551.
Petyt, Mr. Duncan, prebendary of the church of
Ayr (1413), 93.
Phenison, Andrew, notary (1096), 2934.
David, brother of Agnes, infra (1696),
2934.
Agnes, sister of David, wife of James Robert-
son, burgess of St. Andrews (1696), 2934.
Philip (Philop, Phillop), James, servitor of
William Thomson, town-clerk (1655), 2470.
John (1522), 337.
Rol)ert, not.ary, Dumfries (1003), 1448,
1799, 1801, 1802; Thomas, his son, 1448.
Philippa, Queen of Edward the Third, 57.
Phillan, Robert, burgess of Dunfermline, deceased
(1659), 2538 ; James, his only son, 2538.
Philp of Brieriehill, William (1021), 1805.
■ — William, indweller in Dunfermline
(1021), 1865, 1932; Elizabeth, his wife, see
Lindsay.
of Ormiston, Henry (1640), 2275.
James, his eldest son, 2275 ; Patrick, brother
of .James, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh,
227.5.
(or Philip) David, [Dunfermline] 289.
David, notary (1580), 1122.
Mr. David, minister of Elgin (1615), 1726.
INDEX OF PERSONS
929
Philp, George, bailie of Crail (1676), 2/60;
Robert, his son, 2760.
James, [Melrose, I.>90] 1206.
portioner of Berrieboill, bailie of New-
burgh (irittO), 1208.
servant of Montgomery of Boghall
(1598), 1.S60.
notary (1627), 2000.
taerchant in Aberdeen (1694), 2921.
John, abbot of Lindores (1538), 423, 434,
435, 441.
(1572), 875.
bailie of Newburgh (1588), 1101.
burgh - clerk of Newburgh, notary
(1590), 1208, 1500, 1992, 2009.
burgess of Newburgh (1640), 2275.
William, in Nethertow n of Dunfermline
(1586), 1127.
(1691), 2889.
Margaret, St. Andrews (1557), 606.
Phin (Phyne) of Achannasie, Alexander (1644),
2338.
— of Whitehill, Mr. John (1636), 2191 ; David,
his eldest son and heir, 2191 ; Jean, wife of
David, see Duncan of Ratho.
Henry, Serjeant of Burntisland (1612),
1639.
Thomas, seaman in Burntisland, deceased
(1612), 1639; David, his eldest son, 16.39.
William, in Burntisland (1612), 1639 ; Giles,
his wife, see Steedraan.
Barbara, widow of William Credo, and wife
of John Ged, burgess of Burntisland (1612),
1639.
Pickering (Pykryng), John, knight (1483), 190.
Pigott (Pigot, Piggot, Piggott), Abraham, notary
(15S2), 1053, 1081, 10S4, 1453, 1.5S3, 1682.
Abraham, younger, notary (1613), 1686.
Alexander, in Kirriemuir (1603), 1453,
1583.
James, burgess of Forfar (1639), 2266.
John (1573), 8S4.
in Kirriemuir (1584), 1081.
PiUoun, John, shoemaker (1628), 2012.
Pilmoir, William, in Pittendreich (1027), 2010.
Pinkerton (Pincartoun), Andrew, bailie of Kuther-
glen (1005), 1482.
— — John, Serjeant of Rutherglen (l(i05), 1482.
Robert, servitor of John Dalzell of Newton
(1632), 2115.
— — Thomas, in mill of Tofts (1606), 1498.
Pinkerton (Pincartoun), rector of (1550), Mr.
Alexander Fleming, 557.
Piper (Pyper), David, in Baldovan (1644), 2351.
James (1498), 235.
cUiois Bannafis, John, burgess of Perth (1523),
344.
Walter, Perth (1523), 344.
Pirie, Andrew, )iorter at St. Salvator's College
(1595), 1303.
in Auchtermuchty (1603), 1441.
Pitblado (Pitblatho) of that Ilk [John] (1481),
182.
Alexander (1563), 765.
Andrew (1596), 1310.
Patrick, burgess of Cupar (1G02), 429.
Pitcairn (Pitcairne, Pitcarn, Pitcarne, Petcame,
Petkarne) of Downtield, Robert (1601), 1374 ;
brother of Henry, of that Ilk, 1600, 1601,
1970 ; Henry and Thomas, his sons, 1970.
of Dreghorn, Mr. David (1719), 3087 ;
. . ., his wife, see Anderson.
Patrick, younger (1719), 3087.
of Drongy, John (1554), 625.
of Forthar, David (1529), 374, 377, 384,
406,413,429, 464, 592, 596,671,765,815,
835. See also of that Ilk, infra. Elizabeth,
his wife, see Duric ; Barbara, his daughter,
wife of William Murray of Letter- Ban nachty
(1.557), 063, 671.
Mr. John, his son, 592, 765, 783, 815; of
Freuchymill, 785 ; of Forthar, 901. -See
also of that Ilk, infra.
Mr. Robert, also his son, 592 ; archdean
of St. Andrews, 783 ; commendator of
Dunfermline, 790, 795, 835, 912, 925,
945, 975, 976, 978, 986, 992, 1017, 1024,
1029, 1037, 1072, 1083, 1090, 1185, 3314.
David, also his son, 765 ; of Drummis, 835 ;
925(?), 1090 (?).
David (1708), 3048, 3103, 3110, 3111.
of Pitblie, Robert (1749), 3179.
of that Ilk, Henry (1474), 168, 203.
Henry, his son, 203, 222, 223, 281,
282 ; Elizabeth, his sister, 222.
David, laird of Forthar (1541), 452.
See also of Forthar, ■■tupra.
Mr. John, his son, also laird of Forthar,
925, 975, 976, 980, 992, 1034, 1117, 1177,
1198 ; Agnes, his wife, see Aytoun ; Robert,
their son (15S1), 1034.
Henry, sou of Mr. John (1586). 1117,
1 177, 1310 ; crandson of David P. of Forthar
(1602), 429 ;"l543, 1600, 1601, 1857, 1888,
1920, 192.5, 1970, 2063, 2123: Isobclla, his
s])ouse, see Balfour.
James, his son (1609), 1543, 1600.
Catherine, his daughter, wife of James
Walker.
David, fiar (1609), 154.3, 1601, 1857,
1888, 1920, 1970, 2063: of that Ilk, de-
ceased, 2447 ; Mariota, his wife, see Mcn-
teith of Kerse.
William (1653), 2447, 2485, 2489,
2520, 2870, 2871 ; Anna, his wife, see
Crichton.
Alexander, his son (1688), 2870, 2871,
288.3.
Mr. Alexander, W.S. (1720), 3090.
Mr. -Andrew, deceased, brother-gcrman of
Henry Pitcairn of that Ilk (1623), 1925.
Andrew, notary (1749), 3179.
Archibald, notary (1720), 3090.
Mr. David, archdeacon of Brechin (1500),
240, .306, 307.
David, burgess of Dunfermline (1610), 1600,
1857.
in Forthir (162.3), 1920.
merch.ant (1687-99), 2863.
George, [CoUamie] 183; Henry, his son,
1S2(?'), 18.3. 246(?).
Henry, in Dounfield (1630), 2063.
6n
930
CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS
Pitcairn, James (1520), 377.
Mr. James, minister (1.589), 1177.
John (1.342), 404.
in Dron (1.577), 901 ; Patrick, his son,
901.
Mr. John, bailie of the regality of Uun-
fermline (1581), 1024. Probably Mr. John
P. of that Ilk.
John, merchant in Edinburgh (1795),
3282.
Patrick, servant to Mr. John Pitcairn of
Forthir (1580), 992, 1034, 1198.
Robert (1511), 282.
Thomas (1515), 307.
Janet, deceased, relict of William Walwood
of Touch, and wife of George Home of Kello
(1719), 3087.
Pitkearn [sic] of that Ilk, David, elder (1687),
2854.
Pitie, John, in Hclawis (1580), 1007.
Pittenweem (Pettinweme), bailie of, Andrew
Stevinson (1594), 1282.
priors of —
John [Kule or Pvoull], (1533), 391, 402.
James Stewart, deceased, 873. ficc Moray,
Jame.i, Earl of, Kcgent.
Sir James Balfour of Pittendreich (c 1572),
873.
— — commendators of —
Mr. James Haliburton (1583), 1006.
\Villi.am Stewart (1594), 12.S2.
minister at (1023), Ephraim Melville, 1925.
Pittillok. Sec Pattullo.
Pius the Fourth, Pope (1500), 711.
Play fair, Robert, notary (1671), 2072.
Plendergaist, George, in Weyndis (1607), 1527.
Plenderleith, John, merchant, burgess of Canon-
gate (1654), 2457, 2849 ; Janet, his wife, see
Hamilton.
Plummer (Plumar, Plummar), Mr. Andrew, writer
in Edinburgh (1588), 1167 (?), 1468.
Gavin, deceased, merchant in Edinburgh
(1723), 3097; Andrew, his eon and heir,
doctor of medicine, 3097.
.John (1434), citizen and co-bailie of St.
Andrews, 1 1 1.
Richard, Serjeant, Edinburgh (1554), 615.
Robert, mayor of Newcastle-on-Tyne (1387),
85.
Poderling, Philip, chaplain [Crichton], 301.
Poldo, Anthony of (1512), 287.
Pole, Richard del, 59 ; Juwetta, his wife, 59.
See aho Middletoun.
Pollard (Pollart, Poluert, Polwart, Polwarth,
Polwert, Polwort) of Cathlaw or Caldlaw,
Walter, brother of James Polwarth of Cous-
ton (1546), 513, 6.58, 874, 877.
of Couston, Henry (1540), 445, 448, 472,
513, 554 ; Margaret, his wife, ncc Lindsay.
James, his son and heir, see infra.
Walter, also his son, 513 : .see of Caldlaw.
Andrew, also his son, 513, 658.
Tames (1546), 513, 554, 652, 658, 874,
877, 1020 ; bailie of Lord Torphichen, 1418 ;
Andrew, his son (1601), 1418.
of Hilderstoun, Peter (1581), 1020.
Pollard of the Rattonnraw, William, younger
(1585), 1101.
Mr. Andrew, brother of James Polwarth of
Couston (1572), 874, 877.
James (1549), 554.
John (1.507), 264.
Sir Robert, notarv public (1540), 448.
- William (1,541), 455, 500.
Berwickshire (1554), 018.
Pollok (Pollock, PoUccke, Pook) of that Ilk,
Robert, elder (1642), 23U7.
Alexander, in Mekilbog (1053), 2441.
James, sheriff-oilicer in Maybole (1749),
3182.
John, in Edinburgh (1617), 1787.
Wright in Bo'ness (1088), 286?.
William, at the Temple of Blantyre (1605),
1482.
Isobel, wife of late Alexander Alexander,
skinner, Canongate (1054), 2457.
Poison of Merkinsh, John (1670), 2058, 2720,
2738. Cf. Robertson.
Thomas, in Meikle Allan, deceased (1073),
2720 ; Marion, his widow, see Ross.
Pont, Mr. J.aniea, commissary of Dunblane (1574),
904, 1022.
Ponton (I'untou, Puntoun), .Sir .John, chaplain
(1520), 32,3, .320.
Thomas, 323.
John, in Ednam (1014), 1714.
Matthew, in Echlen, deceased (1080), 2795 ;
William, his son, 2795.
Thomas, burgess of North Berwick (1550),
661.
burgess of Haddington (1556), 664.
William, ski]iper, burgess of Queensferry
(1680), 279.5.
Pope (Paip, Pape, Pop) of Wallyford, Mr. John,
younger, advocate (1654), 2459; (1601)),
2546 ; Giles, his wife, see Haliburton.
Andrew, Serjeant, Inverness (1528), 367.
Gilbert, servitor of Ross of Balnagown
(1673), 2717.
Mr. John, W.S. (1600), 1410, 1436, 1485,
1554, 1721 ; keejier of the register of Dun-
fermline, 1829, 18.39.
Mr. John, younger, his son (1615), 1721.
Mr. Robert, also his son (1020), 1839.
Mr. John, advocate [perhaps the above Mr.
John, younger] (1653), 2449, 2459, 2546.
Mr. John, his eldest son, see of Wallyford.
Robert, his second son (1654), 2459.
Mr. Robert, notary public (1585), 1100.
Mr. Robert, advocate (1604), 1469.
Popes —
Boniface the Eighth [1294-1303], 305.
Clement the Sixth [1342-.52], 66.3.
Paul the Second (1469), 157.
Leo the Tenth (1514), 305.
Clement the Seventh (1520), 354.
Paul the Third (1530), 402, 411, 421, 487.
Julius the Third (1.551), 577, 584, 625.
Paul the Fourth (1550), 663, 608, 3314.
Pius the Fourth (1560), 711.
Popiltrie, Robert, in Mains (1592), 1247.
Popill, laird of, see Lauder.
INDEX OF PERSONS
931
Porros, George (1538), 419.
Porteous (Portous, I'ortus, Portuous, Porteus,
I'ortewis, Portuouse, Portwous) of Wynd-
head, Itoliert (1030), 2050.
David (1615), 1728.
George, officer of Haddington (1C90), 2886,
2965.
Mr. James, in Dalkeitli, deceased (1658),
2518.
John, Dalkeith (153G), 404.
officer of Haddiugton (1685), 2838.
smith in Lasswade (1723), 3099;
Agnes, hia wife, see CUisholm.
Moses, in Dalkeith, deceased (1010), 157S.
Oswald, deceased (1584), I0S5; Isobel, his
wife, nee Core.
- Patrick, in Newbattle (1580), 1008.
(1000), 1406.
Robert, bailie in Dalkeith (1580), 1003,
1039, 1043, 1079, 1104, 1220, 1359, 1406,
15.36, 1640, 1725, 1873, 1885; Robert, his
son (15S2), 1043, 1044, 2050 ; bailie at New-
battle, 2184, 2518, 3059.
Serjeant of Musselburgh (1686), 2847.
— ■- — Thomas, in Dalkeith (1536), 404; Thomas,
his son, 404, 5S1 ; Christine, wife of younger
Thomas, see Brown.
deceased, brother-german of Patrick
Porteous in Newbattle (1580), 1008.
Thomas, in Dalkeith (15SG), 1536, 18S5.
William, in Newbattle (15S0), 1003, 1008,
1065, 1184, 2050; Christian, his wife, see
Brown; Patrick, their son, deceased, lOOS.
messenger in Edinburgh (1582), 1043,
1044.
servitor to Sir George Hamilton of
Greenlaw (1605), 1485.
. . ., brother of James Borthwick of Kirk-
landhill (1587), 1143; IsobeUa, his wife, see
Govan.
Catharine, wife of William Veitch, in Dal-
keith (1582), 1039, 1044, I0C9.
Margaret, wife of William Calderwood, chief
organist, Dalkeith, 5S0, 581, 597, 044, 660.
Sara (1591), 1212.
Porter, Clement, doorkeeper in exchequer (1742),
3155.
James, Serjeant of burgh of Jedburgh (1508),
267.
John, tenant in Corsbie (1587), 1141, 1207.
Matthew, deceased (1685), 2831.
Patrick, weaver (1580), 1119, 1121.
Porterfield (Porterfeild) of Duchall, John, fiar
(1671), 2072.
of that Ilk, Mr. John (1546), 520, 525, 586,
879 ; Gabriel, his son (1573), 879.
Alexander (1053), 2437, 2456, 2659;
John, his eldest son (1654), 2456; Alex-
ander, also his son, 2437.
of Quarrelton, William (1671), 2672.
Alexander, brother of William of Quarrelton
(1671), 2672.
Mr. John, Inirgess of Edinburgh (1555), 636.
John (1556), 641.
(1595), 1299, 1300; burgess of Edin-
burgh (1596), 131S.
Porterfield, John, servant of Anna, Duchess of
Hamilton (1696), 2946.
Patrick, burgess of Dumbarton (1555),
030.
notary public (1556), 641.
Dame Catherine, relict of Sir William Lock-
hart of Carstairs (1762), 3215.
Port Montgomerie, Ireland, minister at, Mr.
James Blair (1638), 2246, 2207, 2389 ; [called
Thomas in] 2388.
Post (Powst), John (1414), 95, 100.
Potie, James, burgess of Newburgh, deceased
(1600), 1500; Christian, his widow, see
Waly ; Henry, their son, 1500.
John, elder, burgess of Newburgh (1606),
1500.
Potter, John, wright in Dunfermline ( 1659), 2538 ;
Walter, his son, 2538.
Potts, Agnes, of Gateside, in the county of
Durham (1582), 1042.
Thomas, in the county of Durham (1582),
1042.
Poverdy (Pouerdy), John, 23.
Pow, John, Serjeant of Haddington (1653), 2439.
Robert, notary (1624), 1958, 2343.
Cristina, wife of Thomas Simson in Dalkeith
(1635), 2170.
Pratt (Preitt, Pret), George, Selkirkshire (1555),
631.
James, in Kirkcaldy (1579), 977 ; Jonet,
his spouse, see Donaldson.
John (1554), 618.
Pratiis, William, burgess of Dunfermline (1610),
1588.
Preitt, Pret. See Pratt.
Presfen, WiUiam of (1334), 38, 49.
Preston of Dingwall, Richard, Lord (1613),
1696.
Preston (Prestoun, Prestown) of Airdrie, Sir John,
deceased (1697), 2960; James, his son,
deceased, 2900 ; Thomas, also his son, 2960.
of Craigmillar, David (1641 ), 2287. See also
of WhitehiU.
George, his son (1641), 2287, 2555;
Jean, his wife, see Gibson.
of Haltrie, John, brother of George P. of
Craigmillar (1002), 2555.
of Penicuik, Mr. John, President of the
College of Justice (1611), 1613, 1614, 1659.
of that Ilk and Craigmillar, George (1602),
1428.
of Valley field (Walafield), James (1549),
553.
: of Walkfield, Sir William (1094), 2922.
of WhitehiU (Qiihythill) David, bailie-depute
of Musselburgh (1617), 1765, 2076. See also
David P. of Craigmillar.
Mr. John, advocate (1687), 2853 ; John,
his eldest son, 2853 ; Robert, his second son,
2853 ; Katherine, his only daughter, 2853.
Alexaniler of, canon of Duukeld and Glasgow
(1462), 144.
Archibald, Culross (1553), 611, 1153.
George, brother of Elizabeth P., wife of
Adam Hepburn of Smeaton (1572), 876.
in Gullaue (1589), 1182.
932
CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS
Preston, Henry, notary public (1543), 47-<, 474,
555, .556 ; clerk of aheritf-court of Ayr, 590,
593, 603, 60S.
James, [Culrosa, 1545] 507.
Edinburgh, deceased (1615), 1734.
Sir John of (1359), 46.
Johii of, Xortbumberland (1364), 52.
John, in Liberton (1534), 396.
Mr. John, bailie of Edinburgh (1550), 557,
558, 565.
.John, eldest son of Mr. John P. of White-
hill, advocate (1691), 2888.
Laurence, burgess of Edinburgh (1378), 67.
Robert, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh
(1599), 1.364, 1659, 1600? Mr. Patrick, his
son (1612), 1659, 1660.
Mr. Robert, senator of the College of Justice
(1673), 2704.
Simon, bailie of Edinburgh (1537), 415.
Stephen, notary public (1539), 433.
Mr. William, rector of Beltoun (1521), 329.
Elizabeth, wife of Adam Hepburn of Smeaton
(1572), 876.
Margaret, widow of Walter Cant, St. Giles
Grange, and wife of Ale.xander Thomson of
Duddingstm (1.594), 12S4, 1403, 1405.
Prestonpans, bailies of —
George Hamilton (1646), 2366.
Robert Hamilton (1646), 2365.
Primrose, James, Viscount of, deceased (1756),
3199 ; Mrs. .Margaret, his daughter, 3199.
Primrose ( Primrois, Primros, Prymrois, Prymroiss,
Prymerose) of Carrington, Sir William (1682),
2808.
of Foddis or Foothiesmill, James, servitor of
James, Lord Colville of Culross, poitioner of
Newlands (1611), 1605, 1606, 1619, 1621,
1631; 1676, 1077, 1707, 1716, 1818; de-
ceased (1627), 1998, 2088, 2144; Sara, his
wife, see Colville ; Margaret, their daughter,
wife of James Evving of Cuikispow, 1998.
Mr. .lames, their son and heir, 1605,
1606, 1619, 1621, 1G31, 1676, 1707, 1716,
1818, 1998, 2088, 20S9, 2099, 2144 ; Marion,
his wife, ate Carrowne ; Gilbert, his brotht r,
see infra.
Mr. David, atlvocate (1632), 2112.
Duncan, Culross (15S.3), 1068, 1152, 1153.
Gilbert, burgess of Dumfermline, son of
James P. of Foddiamill (1619), 1818, 1998,
2088.
Henry, burgess of Culross (1587), 1154,
1621 ; Margaret, his wife, see Reddoch.
[.Mauchline], notary (1624), 1940.
James, servitor of Alexander Colville, com-
mendator of Culross, notarv public (1583),
lOGS, 1074, 1086, 1119, 11*21, 1124, 1125,
1152, 1154, I34S, 1349, 1609, 1707, 1716,
1818.
Mr. James, burgess of Culross (1596), 1318.
James, portioner of Xewlands. See of
Foddismill.
clerk to the privy council (1617), 1784,
1866 (?), 1872 (?).
John, coalgrieve, servant of Robert Colville
of OchUtree(1746), 3166.
Primrose, William, messenger iu Mauchline ( 1 624),
1940.
Pringle (Hoppringle, Hoppringill, Pringil, Prin-
gill, Pryngill) of Bardarroch, David (1601),
1414.
of Blindlie, Robert (1635), 2168.
of Buckholm, John, deceased, 1700.
James, apparent (1609), 1540, 1854.
of Clifton, Robert, deceased, .3097 ; Andrew,
his brother-german (1681), 3097.
Robert, son and heir of Andrew (1723),
3097.
of Courtilferrie, Malcolm (1610), 1571.
of Gallowschiels, .James (1601), 1414, 1546,
1571, 1700, 1715 ; David, his eldest son
(1614), 1700.
Sir James (1635), 2168.
of Laidlastell, Thomas (1705), 3027.
of Muircleuch, Robert (1556), 662.
of Murehouse, John (1587), 1139; Agnes,
his wife, see Haldane ; George, their son,
1139.
of Nenthorn Mill, Alexander (1665), 2590,
2610.
of Newhall, Sir Walter, senator of the
College of Justice (1753), 3194; Robert, his
son, 3194.
of Pime, George (1656), 2481.
of that Ilk, Thomas, deceased (1567), 824;
Isobel Pringle, his wife, 824.
James, his son and heir ( 1 567), 824.
and Torsonce, James (1602), 2557.
John (1705), .3027.
of Smailholra Craigs, Sir James (1635),
2163 ; John and Mr. George, his sons, 2163.
of Templehalls, Robert, W.S. (1639), 2266 ;
Robert, his son, 2266.
of Tofts, John (1634), 2155, 2158.
of Torsons, Thomas (1567). See of that Ilk.
of Torwoodlie, George (1620), 1840, 1854.
.James (1656), 2481.
of Whytebank, James, elder (1609), 1546,
1715 ; George, his second son, 1546.
. . . (1743), 3162.
Alexander (1515), 311.
(1.539), 434.
in Kenthom Mill (1609), 1548.
brother-german of late John Pringle of
Bukholme (1614), 1700.
■ brother-german of James Pringle of
Whitebank (1614), 1715.
■ Mr. Alexander, servitor of John Hay of
Knockowdie (16.'i6), 2192, 2193.
• Alexander, in Nenthornemill (1654), 2455.
in Sneip (1673), 2699, 2715; Walter,
his eldest son (1673), 2715.
• in Nenthoni, chinirgeon (1074), 2699.
• Andrew, brother of Alexander Pringle in
Nenthornmill (1654), 2455.
■ chirurgeon, portioner of Xenthorn
(1054), 2455, .3027 ; in Xenthorn Mill (1665),
2590 ; decea-sed, 2647, 2048, 2650, 2714-
16 ; Alexander, his son, 2590.
Mark, nephew and heir of Andrew (1669),
2647-50,2714-16.
■ David (1540), 438.
INDEX OF PERSONS
933
Pringle, David, in Piinecailo (1599), 1372.
burgess of Edinburgh (ICIO), 1571.
surgeon, burgess of Edinburgh (1625),
19GG, 2597.
George of, scjuire (1438), 117. 1
George, mason in Dalkeith (1G27), 2001. j
in Lessudden, sometime in Earlston
(1675), 2744, 2811, 2812; Janet, his wife,
see Riddell.
skinner, burgess of Haddington (1697),
2965.
in Fanns (1705), 3027 ; John, his son,
3027.
James (1564), 766.
in Michilstoun (1621), 1854.
in Nenthorn (1656), 24S1.
notary (1681), 2802.
John, tailor, Edinburgh (1587), 1139.
in Mitchelstown (1599), 1372.
brother to Ale.xandcr in Nenthorn Mill
(1009), 1548.
in Langshaw (1614), 1715.
brother-german of Robert Pringle of
Blindlie (10.35), 2108.
in Birksneip (1643), 2323.
servitor of Charles, Earl of Lauderdale
(1691), 2888.
Mark, in Nenthorn (1666), 2605. See aUo
above.
Patrick, deceased (1682), 2803.
Robert, prebendary in the college of Crichton
(1567), 824.
(1567), 824.
servitor of James Gray, common clerk
of Haddington (1600), 1398.
notary, servitor of John Eistoun, W.S
(1612), 1002, 1704; W.S., 2003, 2041,2247,
2204, 2272, 2314, 23S0.
Thomas, [Newhaven] 014.
Walter, surgeon in Earlston (1705), 3027.
William, litster, burgess of Edinburgh
(1587), 1139 ; Aleson, bis wife, see Wallacf.
burgess of Edinburgh (1610), 1571.
in Dalkeith (1635), 2166.
in Watterstoun (1G43), 2323.
Elizabeth (or Isabella), spouse of David
Home, younger of Wcdderburn (1490), 204,
262.
Elizabeth, prioress of Coldstream (1575),
920.
Kathcrine, wife of deceased John Fala in
Nenthorn (1582), 1045.
Proctor (Proetour, Proctur), Alexander, servitor
inGIasvall (1584), lOSl.
William (1482), 379.
Profeit (Proflcit), John (1546), 514.
Proude, Sir Cuthbert (1546), 507.
Pnmdie (Prowdie), David (1503), 764.
Prout. Robert, notary public (1551), 582.
Provand (Proveand), Mr. John, merchant (1582),
1 038.
Elizabeth, wife of Robert Callendar, mer-
chant in Falkirk (1070), 2001, 2991.
Provost (Prouest), David (1010), 1749.
Robert (1610). 1749.
Prussia, King of (1752), 3190, 3191.
Pryde (Prid), William, in Cultmill (1595), 1303.
Pudzain, John (1545), 500. See iiho Padzean.
Pulmer, James, in Ednam (1614), 1714.
Katherine, there (1614), 1714.
Punchardon, Sir Nicholas of, 19.
Purbeck, Robert Villiers, Viscount (1681), 2799 ;
Margaret, his wife, see Muskerry.
Purdie (Purdy), Andrew, merchant in Edinburgh
(1714), 3073; bailie of E. (1719), 30S7.
George, Serjeant of the sheriffdom of Edin-
burgh (1603), 1447, 1510.
Henry, servant of John Home of West
Reston (1596), 1305.
Henry, in Wincastle (1067), 2615.
James, Edinburgh, deceased (1615), 1734;
also his relict, not named.
John, deceased, baker, burgess of Edinburgh
(1641), 2285.
Robert, deacon of the weavers in Edinburgh
(1600), 2546.
Simon, servant to James, Lord Torphichen
(1612), 1662.
Elsjieth, wife of Ninian MacMorran, mer-
chant in Edinburgh (1596), 1319.
Pursell, John, shoemaker in Potterrow (1627),
1994.
in St. Boswells (1627), 2006.
Mark, in Lessudden (1675), 2744.
William, coalgrieve in Loanhead (1723),
3099.
Puruit, Patrick, in Coldingham (1093), 2912.
Purves (Purwes) of Foulford, Sir William (1668),
2039.
of Woodhouslie, Sir William, H.M. solici-
tor (1667), 2621, 2652, 2923; Sir Alexander,
his eldest son (1094), 2923.
William, son of Sir Alexander, 2923 ; Sir
William, 3161 ; Mr. John, his son, 3161.
Alexander, Edinburgh (1545), 492.
servant of Alexander Hume of Mander-
stone, deceased (1509), 848.
in Westreston (1708), 3041; John,
his son, 3041.
Andrew, macer (1552), 600.
George, clerk of Dunbar, notary (1617),
1773-75.
servant of Anna Hay of Edmonstone
(1673), 2723.
James, servant to Archibald Miller, notary
(1598), 1.361.
John, Edinburgh (1562), 735.
(1567), 822; Janet, his wife, see
King.
officer in Duns (1641), 2289.
Nicolas (1575), 929.
Patrick, in Coldingham (1593), 1253, 1254,
1290, 1580, 1900, 2833.
Robert (1533), 391.
William (1508), 833.
— tailor in West Reston (1708), 3041.
Purweyance (Purveyance, Purviance), Alexander,
notary (1010), 1590, 1700.
Bernard (1523), 342.
Pye, Sir Walter, king's attorney (1633), 2130.
Pylle, Robert, notary (1099), 2981.
Pyott. William, Edinburgh (1563), 760.
934
CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS
QuAKRELL, Dorothy, mother of Alexiiiuler Nairn
of Little Over Friertoa (1G73), 2719.
Qnarrier, James, gardener in Diidhope (1676),
2762.
John, in Edinburgh, deceased (1G66), 2609.
Queenslierry, James, [second] Earl of (1656),
24S7, 2531.
and Dover, James, [second] Duke of (1708-
11), 3049.
Qnliatten. Sk Wh.-itten.
Quhillans. See Whillans.
Qnhippo of Housse, William (1573), S85.
Quhit (Quhyt). See Whilu.
,, ,, furd. See Whiteford.
,, ,, heid. Sec Wliitehcad.
,, ,, law. See Whitelaw.
Quhoman, Andrew, younger, in Kcrend (1610),
1583.
Quothquhan, minister of (1628), Mr. JohnCheisley
2023.
Radv, David (1567), 825.
Rae (Ra, Raa, Re, Rea, Ray), Adam (1G12), 16.i9.
See also under Rae, Hector.
Sir Alexander, notary publio (1543), 484.
Andrew, Serjeant of Linlithgow (1697),
2963.
Arthur, notary (159S), 3314.
David, servant to Mr. John I'itcairn of
Forthir(15Sl), 1034.
Hector, merchant, burgess of Edinburgli
(1600), 1402-5; treasurer of E., 1456;
deceased (1611), 1613, 1649; Adam, his
son, also merchant, burgess of Edinburgh
(1611), 1612-15, 1649, 1654.
John, third son of Hector, also merchant in
Edinburgh (16U0), 1402, 161.''i, 1649, 1654.
James, notary public (1559), 695.
merchant, liurgess of K<linburgh (1613),
1672, 1771, 1959, 1906, 2020, 2027, 2085,
2086, 2471, 2473; Isabella, his wife, see
Davidson; William, their younger son (1655),
2473.
James, their eldest son, 2085, 2086, 2094,
2471-73 ; Janet, his wife, see Sinclair.
in Wliitchester (1672), 2684.
John, in ScheiUis, deceased (1630), 2056;
John, his son, 2056.
John, in Little Miltoun (1634), 2159.
in Carnbrue (1707), 3038.
Robert, burgess of Stirling (c 1300), IS.
Northumberland(1379),63; Elizabeth,
hia wife, see Corbet.
(1579), 977.
Thomas, in Cardisburn (1502), 743.
Mr. Thomas, minister at Dundurcus (1692),
2904 ; John, his son, 2904.
Thom.a3, in Canongate (1698), 2973.
William, Edinburgh, 470.
(1540), 448.
Mr. William, advocate in Aberdeen (1624),
1941.
William, merchant in Edinl>urgh (1629),
2028, 238.S.
Raeburn (Raeburne, Rayburn), James, in Plew-
laudhill (1635), 2180.
Raeburn, William (1579), 979.
Rail, Reginald de (12U7), 4.
Raid, John, in Frierton (1598), 1346.
Rais, Sir George, presbyter (1528), 366.
Rait (Raitt, Rate) of Drummager, David of (1469),
160.
of Halgrein, William (1580), 1011, 1749.
Alexander, Irinerbcrvie (1589), 1184.
Andrew, bailie of Innerbervie (1000), 1388,
1749.
David, burgess of Linlithgow (1545), 490.
Mr. David, prineip.al of King's College,
Aberdeen (1594), 1275, 1276, 1340, 1683,
1684, 2016.
tJeorge, officer of Innerbervie (1574), 902,
1023.
John, senior, in Inverbervie (1574), 902,
1011, 1023, 13S8, 1749.
Raith (Raitht, Reith, Routh) of Edmondstone,
Mr. James (1648), 23S5.
James [of Corsbie, afterwards of E.],
his son, 2385, 2723 ; Anna, his wife, .ice Hay;
Anna, their daughter, wife of John Wanchope
of Edmonstoue (1673), 2723.
of Milnehills, Mr. James, servant to the
Lord Chancellor (1609), 1554, 1784, 1872.
Captain Alexander, merchant, burgess of
Edinburgh (107S), 2776.
John (14711), 161.
Rak, Sir Jamc.'i, cliajdaiu (1515), .311.
Ralston (Railston, Rallstouii, Ralstoun, Raylston)
of that Ilk, Hugh (1559), 705.
William U049), 2397.
James, deceased, citizen of Edinburgh (1616),
1756; Margaret, his widow, sec Telfer ;
Margaret and JIariam, their daughters,
17.56.
(Uaylston) Mr. John, rector of Douglas and
Ayr (1438), 117.
John (1620), 1841.
in Auldhall of Ralstoun (1656), 2480.
John, in Knock, his .son, 2480.
Patrick, in Bradheid of Ralston, his second
son, 2480 ; Janet, wife of Patrick, see
Semple.
Peter, in Bo'ness (1664), 2586.
Ramage, Andrew, in Carberry (1644), 2349.
George, in Fisherrow (1687), 2853.
Ramsay of Dalhonsie, Lord, George, first (1627),
1997 ; John Ramsay of Kirkton, his son,
1997.
George, Lord, afterwards second Earl of
Dalhousie(lU62), 2562.
Ramsay (Humsa, Rainysay) of Abbotshall, Sir
Andrew, bailie of Edinburgh (1654), 2459;
provost of Edinburgh (1656), 2477, 2484,
2488, 2571, 2609.
of Ardowny, Henry (1500), 723.
Henry, elder (1630), 2070.
of Balmaine, David, younger (1027), 2005;
of B. (1632), 2114; Margaret, his wife, see
Ogilvie ; Alexander, his son, 2114, and
Andrew, his son, 200.5.
Sir Gilbert, knight-baronet, fiar, his eldest
son, 2114; Grizel Durham, his wife,
2114.
INDEX OF PERSONS
935
Ramsay of Balmaine, David, fiar [son of Sir
Gilbert] (1640), 2283.
of Banff, George (l')62), 673.
of Brackmont (Brekmont), Alexander (1495),
223.
of Carntown, David (1.560), 723.
of Clatto (Cletthe), George (1.541), 4.57.
David, liferenter (1603), 14.50, 1451.
of CoUuthie (Culuthy), John, 223; Christian,
his daughter (149,5), 223.
of Corstoun, John (1553), 604.
of Downtield, Laurence (1495), 222.
John, his son and heir, 222, 240, 279,
280, 285, 293, 294, 297, 306, ,307, 406.
James, hi.s son and heir (1515), 306,
307, 429 ; Christian or Christina, his sister
and heir, and wife of John Couper, 406, 429,
452.
David (1538), 419.
- of Drumlochie, James, clerk-depute of
Dundee (1705), 3023.
- of Kernot, .Sir John, knight (1434), 113.
- of Kirktoun, .John, son of George, Lord
Ramsay of Dalhousie (1627), 1997.
- of Lethnot, Patrick (1735). 3130.
- of Murie (.\l\vry), John (1518), 314
- of Polton, William (1521), .328.
- of Whitehill, Mr. Simon (1627), 1997.
- Mr. Ak'xander (1536), 402.
- Alexander, brother of the commissary of
Brechin (1599), 137S.
- aliax Gresich, Alexander, in Wester Ennoch
(1616), 1746.
- Alexander, servitor to David Ramsay in
Frierton (1673), 2719.
-Andrew (1511), 284, 307.
in Edington or Mains of Edington
(1589), 1186.
- Mr. Colin, servitor of Mr. John Preston of
Penicuik (1611), 1613.
- David (1486), 196.
officer of Crail (1663), 2570.
in Little Over Frierton (1673), 2719.
writer in Edinburgh (1697), 2957.
- Mr. Edward, rector of Foulden (1547), 528.
- George, [Edinburgh] 191 ; Katherine, his
wife, see Falla.
(1543), 483.
brother to the laird of Mure ( 1 586),
1128.
in Bowhouse (1600), 1397.
burgess of Dundee (1603), 1443.
(1012), 16.56.
- (16.30), 2050.
-James of (1362), 379.
-James (1495), 22.3.
notary public (1521), 326.
- Sir James, vicar of Anstruther (1536), 402.
-James (1568), 837.
servitorof James Kynneir,W.S. (1606),
1497, 1519, 1520, 1566.
minister at Tannadice (1607), 1514 ;
Christian, his wife, ■iw Demjjster.
in Hullkettill (1021), 1888.
servant of Malcolm Crawford of New-
ton (1632), 2101.
Ramsay, James, tailor in West Kerse (1669),
2445, 2656.
John of (1331), 37; Laurence of, his son,
37.
John, dyer, St. Andrews (1473), 167.
• notary public (1495), 223.
(149.5), 223.
citizen of St. Andrews (1538), 420,
468.
Sir John, chaplain (1539), 432.
canon of Holyrood (1552), 600.
John, notary (1574), 894, 1133, 1224.
(1583), 1063.
commissar}' of Brechin, notarj' (1599),
1378, 1385, 1392, 1514-18, 1550, 155.5, 1658.
Mr. John, minister at Tallene [Teling]
(1612), 1656.
John, skinner, burgess of Dundee (1621),
1891.
alias Gresiche, John, in Ballinald (1633),
2132; John, his son, 2132.
John, servant of William Downie, notary
(1643), 2.328.
in Coldingh.-im (1673), 2722.
mariner in Largo (1705), 3020.
trumjieter in Edinburgh, deceased
(1716), 3079.
Mich.iel (1519), 317.
Sir Michael (1.522), 339.
Patrick, burgess of North Berwick (1566),
999.
sou of Ramsay of CoUuthie (1569),
849.
in Sandfurd, deceased (1603), 1450;
David, his son, 1450.
Robert of, knight (1302), 379.
Robert, younger (1573), 881.
Mr. Robert, minister of Dundonald (1629),
2045; (1630), 2046; Janet, his wife, see
Campbell.
Robert, in Edinburgh (1720), 3090.
Simon, iu Edinburgh (I61S), 17S9.
Thomas, bailie of Perth (1525), 351.
Mr. Thomas, canon of St. Salvator's (1528),
368.
Thom.as (1586), 1122.
Mr. Thomas, notary (1598), 1354, 1550.
• Walter, notary public (1562), 673, 837.
William (152.)), notary public, 344.
(1564), 777.
Berwickshire (1555), 637.
notary public (1584), 1081.
(1590), 1203; Jonet, his wife, see
Wight.
Mr. William, in Nether Freirton (1596),
1306.
(1598), 1346.
. William, provost of Montrose (1620), lS4fi.
D.ame Anne, Countess of Dundee (1670),
2066.
Cristina, wife of George Bowsy (1650),
2411.
Elizabeth, mother of Leonard Leslie (1574),
892.
Margaret, wife of James Rig of Carberry
(1598), 1338, 1.355, 1363.
936
CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS
Ramsay, Margaret, mother of Mr. William Scott,
minister of Cui)ar (IGl 1), 1()12.
Mary, wife of John Lundie, fiar of Strath-
erlie (1660), 2.")44 : (1668), 2626.
Ranaldson (Rannaldsoiin), William, in Penneland
(1557), 082.
Raney or Ranney. Sec Rennie.
Kankeillour (Rankelur), laird of. See Sibbald.
Rankeillour (Rankeilor, Rankelo, llankclour),
John (1516), 313.
William, burgess of Cupar (1598), 1348.
Isobel, wife of Laurence Schethome, 276.
Ranken (Rankein, Rankcne, Kankin, Kankiue,
Ranking, Kankyne) of Backraw, Mr. Gabriel,
deceased (16.15), 2469; Walter, his eldest
son, 2469.
of Beoch, John (1749), 3182.
of Caprinstane, James (1585), 1102 ; Janet,
his relict, see Reid.
— of Schield, William (1551), 500.
Ale.\ander, Inncrbervic (1616), 1749.
Gabriel, burgess of Edinburgh (1628), 2021 .
2022 ; Margaret, his wife, see Somerville ;
Peter, his eldest and natural son, 2021,
2022.
James, Serjeant of Edinburgh (1590), 1203.
portioner of Auchtermuchty (1643),
2336.
John, Serjeant, Barbachlaw (?) (1579), 990.
Thomas (1526), 35.3.
Walter (1630), 2049; Janet, his wife, see
Watson.
William, in f'airnshalloch (1505), 256.
portioner of Auchtermuchty (1666),
2602.
Rankinson of Scheld, Peter (1505), 257.
Ransone, Mr. Alexander, rector of Spynie (1609),
1542.
Ranyng, Herbert, bailie of Dumfries (1580), 997.
Ratter, Alexander, Caithness (1557), 682.
Andrew, 682.
Rattray (Ratre) of Craighall, David (1637), 2209.
of Halyeards, John (1666), 2598.
Andrew, in Spoutwellis (1578), 959.
David, burgess of Cni)ar (1570), 855.
Mr. James, servitor of John Murray of Dun-
drennan (1613), 1690,
John, bailie, Aberdeen (1504), 249.
Michael, in Milutown of Enoch (1016),
1746.
Rattray, minister at, Mr. Thomas Lundie (1653),
2431.
Rauff, John, [Inchaffray] 407.
Raust, Robert, notary (1570), 850.
Ravin, Charles, in Tulloch (1639), 2263.
Edward, in Tulloch (1639), 2263.
John, in Tulloch (1639), 226.3.
Ravynd (Ravyne) of Colgreine, David (1505), 379.
Raworth of Gray's Inn, Robert (1064), 2581.
Raynutius, cardinal of St. Angelo (1551), 577,
711.
Read, William, in Tubeig (1659), 2537.
Rcalsoun, Agnes (1582), 1038.
Reay, George, Lord, deceased, 3225; Donald,
Master of, afterwards Lord, his son, deceased,
3225 ; Marion, wife of Donald, .see Dalrymple.
Reay, George, Lord, their sen, deceased, .3225.
Hugh, Lord, his brother (1768), 3225.
Reay, minister of (1059), Mr. David Munro,
2537, 2603, 281.5, 2817.
Reddar, Robert, flesher in Edinburgh (1667),
2615.
Reddick of Dalbeattie, John, elder (1633), 2133.
John, younger (1633), 2133.
Reddie (Reidie), Andrew, weaver in Kirkcaldy
(1652), 2424.
Robert, burgess of Burntisland (1612),
1639.
weaver in Kirkcaldy (1652), 2424;
Janet, his daughter, 2424.
Thomas (1688), 2872.
William, weaver, burgess of Kirkcaldy
(1580), 998 ; Christian, his spouse, see Bell.
in Kirkcaldy, elder (1652), 2424.
Reddoch (Redeheuch, Redheuch, Redhuch, Rid-
doch) of Cultibragane, James (1610), 1580.
Alexander (1664), 2579.
John (1676), 2757.
of Laggan, John, deceased (1739), 3145;
Mary, his relict, see Drummond ; John, their
eldest son, 3145.
Mr. Duncan, provisor of the College of St.
Leonard's (1010), 1588.
James, burgess of .Stirliug (1458), 14.3.
Ballincriefr (1514), 298.
John (1553), 614.
servitor to John, Earl of Mar (1617),
1787.
Patrick, in Laggan (1739), 314.5.
Margaret, wife of Henry Primrose in Culross
(1587), 1154.
Redenhale, William (1414), 95.
Redgorton (Regorton), A-icar of (1536), John,
clerk, prior of Scone, 410.
Redhall, lairds of, elder and younger (1620),
1839. See Otterburn of Redhall.
Redhead (Reidhcid), .James, servitor of William
Gibson, notary (1598), 1345.
Redford (Reidfurd), William, in Weyndis (1607),
1527.
Redpath (Reidpeth, Ridpath, Ridpeth, Rippeth)
of Angelraw, Simon (1592), 1234; George,
his son, 1234.
of Crumrig, Edward (1592), 1234.
Thomas, younger (1619), 1825 ; (1620),
1845.
of that Ilk, Thomas (1559), 706 ; John, in
Kowfurdlie, his brother, 706.
William, his son, fiar, 70G.
Andrew, in Lambden (1640), 2273.
George, servitor to John Tait in Pittillis-
heuch (1007), 2614.
in Peill, Thomas (1552), 602.
Katherine (1583), 1001.
Reid (Red, Rede, Rid) of Akinheid, David (161.3),
1680.
of Ballochmyle, John, elder (1632), 2120.
of Brintscheild, Robert (1567), 830.
of Colistone, Patrick (1492), 212.
of Craigheid, John (1557), 3313.
of Craigie, Patrick (1670), 2666.
of Daldilling, George (1021), 1883.
INDEX OF PERSONS
937
Reid of Dalrympil, John, burgess of Edinburgh
(1408), 88.
of Drumfork, Mungo (15G7), 830.
of Southsyde, Kobert (1580), 1008.
Alexander (1575), 918.
(1575), 931.
writer, Edinburgh (159G), 1308.
Mr. Alexander, writer in Aberdeen (1628),
2016.
Alexander, in Pilrig (1(;58), 2528.
Andrew (1533), 390.
Archibald, servitor of David Heart, notary
(1631), 2078.
David, notary (1453), 137.
(?) Sir David, Official General of St. Andrews
(1469), 157.
David, sub-prior of Feme (1572), 878, 935.
in Tain (1611), 1622.
in Craighead (1621), 1884.
Donald, tailor in Tain (1611), 1622.
Friar Fynla}-. See Dominican Friars.
George, of Tundall House [Northumberland],
205.
George, in Pilrig (1658), 2528.
Henry, in Tranent (1646), 2362.
James (1531), 1028.
Mr. James, Regent in Edinburgh College
(1617), 1772.
.James, gardener, servant to James Rig of
Carberry (1630), 2057.
burgess of Dunfermline (1631), 2099.
shoemaker in Dalkeith (1658), 2518.
— Mr. .James, advocate (1668), 2635.
James, servant to James, Earl of Errol
(1768), 3224.
John (1519), 315.
Inverness (1543), 467.
Culross (1565), 782.
in HoUingbus (1600), 1396.
portioner of Southsyid (1600), 1406.
alias Hagar, John, in Strynie (1620), 1836.
^— Mr. .John, minister at Muirkirk (1624),
1944.
John, servitor to Robert Wallace of Holm-
stoun, W.S. (1703), 3004.
framework-knitter in Haddington
(1721), 3093.
in Grenoktoun (1607), 1505, 1815,
1940 ; James, his son (1G19), 1S15.
in Auchterarder (1611), 1610; Janet,
his daughter, wife of John Donaldson in
Auchterarder, 1610.
Sir Malcolm, notary public (1557), 682.
Matthew, Edinburgh (1551), 573.
burgess of Glasgow (1560), 716.
— — Patrick, [Glenbervie, 1558] 690.
Richard (1534), 396.
Robert, M.A. (1469), notary public, 157.
abbot of Kinloss (1538), 421, 426;
and bishop of Orkney, 442, 507.
Newbattle (1575), 931.
— in Strathkinnes (1583), 1062.
in Lustilaw (1687), 2856.
weaver iu Thurso (1753), 3196 ; George,
his son, 3196.
Thomas, bailie of St. Andrews (1484), 194.
Reid, Thomas, in Inverness (157U), 854.
Walter, abbot of Kinloss (1581), 1028;
deceased (1598), 1357.
younger, in Kattray (1596), 1309.
in Mekilgowane (1649), 2401.
William, in Auchmuling (1557), 668.
in Barqubois (1556), 64.3.
in Ardornye (1585), 1091 ; .Janet, his
wife, see .Jamieson.
Dalkeith, deceased (1021), 1885.
tailor in Pittendreich (1627), 2009.
merchant, burgess of Edinburgh (1631),
2094 ; William, hi.s son, 2094.
in Paisley (1656), 2480; John, meal-
man there, his son, 2480.
brother of Patrick of Craigie (1670),
2666.
merchant, burgess of Edinburgh ( 1 672),
2685; (1676), 2755; Mr. James, his son,
2685, 2755.
Helen, wife of Alexander Aitchison, burgess
of Edinburgh (1554), 617.
Janet, relict of James Ranken of Caprin-
stane(15S5), 1102.
Janet, wife of William Garden, baker in
Edinburgh (1590), 1308.
Reif, John, in Southeldmyln (1598), 1346.
Reitche, .John, in Culioss, deceased (1051), 2417.
Rendall, Mitchell, in Westray (1630), 2047-
Renfrew, sheriffs of —
Robert Hamilton of Bathgate (1599), 1380.
Alexander, Earl of Eglinton (1685), 2835.
sheriff-deputes of —
Cuthbert Semple of Aucbinbothie (1575),
916.
Alexander Gudlad (1579), 990.
William Semple of Bruntshiells (1605),
1487.
James Semple of Millbank (1606), 1494.
Rennie (Flaney, Ranney, Renny), James, iu New-
lands (1697), 295.3.
John, writer in Falkirk (1768), 3224, 3229.
William, merchant in Alloa (1713), 3064;
Mar}-, his wife, see Mackie.
Elizabeth, wife of John Monteath in Bo'ness
(1657), 2506 ; also widow of John Dundas
there, 2586, 2868.
Renowed, John (1461), 145.
Renton (Ranton, Rantoun, Raintoun, Rayntoun,
Rentoun) of Billie, David (1603), 1452.
John, deceased (1629), 2041, 2042,
2062 ; James, his son, 2041, 2042, 2062.
of Wester Shiells of Cockburnspath, John
(1586), 1123 : Elizabeth, his wife, tee Gibb.
of Lambei-ton, John (1434), 113.
Archibald, A.M., notary public (1554), 618,
626, 635.
Bartholomew, in Ricklesyde (1577), 954.
James, Edinburgh (1462), 148.
John (1554), 6 IS.
John, canon of St. Andrews (1566), 809.
Robert of, bailie of Newcastle (1387), 75.
Robert, brother of David Renton of Billie
(1603), 1452.
Thomas, bailie of North Berwick (1656),
661.
6c
938
CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS
Reach (Reoche, Rioch), a/io-s Campbell, Alexander,
in Soilzearie(1616), I74G. |
Donald, servitor of David Forrester, notary
(1653), 2430.
Thomas, servitor to Thomas Young, W.S.
(1GI2), 1033.
Rerik, Friar William. See Friars.
Restalrig (Lestalrik), deans of —
Robert Boswell (1500), 200.
Mr. Thomas Diksone (1532), 386.
William Gibson (1536), 402, 421.
dean of (1547), 531.
Kestennet, priors of, 2306.
Reston, Robert, weaver, burgess of Kirkcaldy
(1669), 2040.
Reuel, Richard (1204-14), 3.
Rcveleye of Homeltone, Henry, in Northumber-
land (15S2), 1050, 1051.
Rewcastell, Robert ( 1614), 1715.
Rhind (Reynde, Rind, Rynd, Rynde) of Brox-
mouth, James ( 1493), 214 : James, his grand-
son, 214.
Alexander, Edinburgh (1554), 015.
. in Leith (1633), 2126.
John, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh ( 1640),
2281, 22S3; Jonet, his wife, see M'Call ;
David, their eldest son, 2281.
William, Edinburgh (1545), 492, 553, 617 ;
Jonet, his sister, 617, 1373 (?) ; Margaret,
his wife, •iee Weir ; Thomas, his son and
heir (1554), 017.
[apparently tutor to the last Earl of
Gowrie](1592), 1233.
notary in Stirling (1677), 2767, 2768.
Janet, wife of David LyeU, bnrgess of
Arbroath (1580), 1005.
Rhodes, Christopher, Commissioner of H.M. Excise
in Scotland (1743), 3161.
Richard the Second, King, 66, 84.
Stewart of Kinghorn (120414), 3; Galfrid,
his son, 3.
- — son of Hugh (1204-14), 3.
chaplain of Gilbert, Earl of Strathern
(c. 1219), 5.
parson of Strathmiglo (1228), 6.
Richard (Richart, Ritchard), George, miller at the
mill of Belliehill (1007), 1518.
John, in Tulhbardine (1613), 1092.
in Grenoktoun (1619), 1815.
in Nether Strathkinnes, deceased
(1650), 2408.
■ Thomas, tailor (1624), 1940.
(1637), 2215 ; Andrew, his son, 2215.
WiUiam, in Gyllfort (1675), 2746.
Richardson (Richardsone, Richardsoun, Richart-
soun, Richertison, Richertson, Richertsone,
Ritchertson, Rychartson) of Sheerburngreen,
John (1669), 2655.
of Smeaton, James (1580), 993,999, 1167;
Sir James, 1765, 1806 ; James, his son, 999,
1167, 1806.
Mr. Robert, deceased (1682), 2810;
James, deceased, his son, 2810.
Adam, [St. Boswells, 1541] 455.
Sir Andrew, presbyter (1472), 165, 170;
canon, 227.
Richardson, Archibald, dyer in Haddington (1693),
2909.
George, Newbattle (1580), 1008, 1065.
Gilbert, in CoIdingham( 1640), 2279 ; George,
his son, 2279.
James, [Northberwick] 320.
(1540), 511.
John, bailie of Northberwick (1484), 195.
Serjeant, Northberwick (1520), 323, 326.
(1512), 286.
(1522), 335.
notary in West Reston (1609), 1541,
1547, 1655, 1657, 1748, 1894; John, his
son (1616), 1748.
burgess of Dumfries (1612), 1650.
notary (1645), 2357.
sister's son of George Home, portioner
of GuUaiie (1053), 2443.
— Richard, vicar of Spronston (1539), 434.
[Northberwick] 195.
in Ballincreif, deceased (1581), 1018;
Robert, his son, 1018.
George, in Ballincreif, deceased (1613), 1693,
2018, 2020; Uiohard, his son and heir,
2018, 2020, 2042, 2178, 2179, 2181-83,
2335, 2443 ; Margaret, wife of Richard,
■lee Macghie ; George, his son and heir
(1643), 2335, 2443.
Robert, Northberwick (1484), 195.
Robert, [Northberwick] 323.
Mr. Robert, commendator of St. Mary Isle
(Trail) (1575), 912, 945, 975, 986; James,
his natural son (1577), 945.
Robert, brother of James Richardson of
Smeaton, elder (1580), 999, 1 167.
younger, burgess of Burntisland (1632),
2105.
Stephen, in Jedburgh, deceased (1579), 975,
978 ; Alison, his daughter, wife of Thomas
Johnstone, 975, 976, 978.
(Richartson) Thomas, in Northberwick, 114.
Sir Thomas, chaplain (1542), 406.
Thomas (1540), 511.
in GuUane (1581), 1018.
Walter (1010), 1591.
William (1438), 118.
baker, burgess of Edinburgh (1498),
237 ; Janet, his spouse, 237.
Sir William, vicar of the parish church of
St. Cuthbert of Langton (1539), 434, 435.
Barbara, relict of James Ker, merchant in
Potterrow (1637), 2201.
Margaret, relict of- Thomas Boyes, baker,
Edinburgh, 735.
Richmond, [Charles, second] Duke of, deceased
(1752), 3193.
Richmond (Richmont, Ritchmount), James, in
Auchrugland (1639), 2268.
in Newmilns, deceased (1672), 2695;
Helen, his daughter, 2695.
Mr. James, in Ne\vmilns (1675), 2746.
James, in Parkelstone (1675), 2746.
Matthew, merchant in Gallihill (1075), 2746 ;
Margaret, his wife, see Brown.
Robert, in ParkeUtone (1675), 2746.
RichynetoD, Alexander of, squire (1390), 81.
INDEX OF PERSONS
939
Richyson, John, servant of Robert Dundas of
Arniston (174G), 3166. Cf. Richardson.
Riecarton (Kickarton), minister of (1639), Mr.
John Hamilton, 2268.
UiddeU (Riddale, Riddaill) of St. Boswells, Patrick,
decea.sed (1675), 2744; Margaret, his wife,
see Park. His daughters —
Margaret, deceased, his eldest daughter,
2744 ; Patrick Riddell, her eldest son and
heir, 2744.
Isobel, wife of William M'Dougal, portioner
of Makerstoun, 2744, 2S11, 2812.
.\una, wife of Andrew Lidderdale, burgess
of Selkirk, 2744, 2811, 2812.
Janet, wife of George Pringle in Lessudden,
2744, 2811, 2812.
Barbara, wife of Walter Ker in St. Boswells,
2744, 2811, 2812.
Violet, 2744, 2812.
David (1578), 969.
George, servitor to Patrick Murray, writer
in Kirk waU (1683), 281.5.
Hugh, in St. Boswells (1627), 2006, 2482,
2812; Isobel, Anna, etc., his grand-daughters,
set abore under R. of St. Boswells.
John (1493), 217.
bailie (1605), 1482.
servitor of Hugh Riddell (1627), 2006.
in Kelso (1667), 2614.
Mungo, in St. Boswells (1650), 2482.
Robert, deceased (1588), 1164.
Sir Thomas (1631), 2090.
— — Walter, in Maxton (1675), 2739.
Mrs. Christian, wife of Henry Nisbet (1701),
2990.
Ridge, John, bishop of Norwich (1609), 1562.
Thomas, citizen of Loudon, deceased (1609),
1562; Elizabeth, his wife, 1562: Elizabeth,
his daughter, intended wife of Sir John
Cotton, 1562.
Ridyng, Richard atte, of CoUeshulle, Hertford
(1409), 159.
Thomas atte, his brother, 159.
William atte, son of Thomas, 159.
Rig of Aithernie, William, merchant in Edinburgh
(1598), 1355; bailie of E. (1612), 1636;
1719; deceased, 2452, 2453; Mr. Patrick,
his son, 2453 ; Walter, also his son, 2452.
Mr. Thomas, son of William (1654),
2452, 2453 ; Anna, his wife, see Dundas.
of Carberry, Mr. Hugh, burgess of Edin-
biu-gh (1539), 416, 426, 431 ; of C.,453, 470-
79, 485, 528, G33, 1355, 1806; Janet, his
wife, see Hopper.
James, son of Hugh (1541), 453, 528,
633 ; of C., 1321, 133S, 1355, 1363 ; Margaret,
his wife, see Ramsay ; Abraham, their second
son (1598), 'ce infra; Robert, also their son
(1596), 1321, 1355, 1363, 20.57 ; and James,
their son (1598), 1338.
Mungo, their son and heir-apparent
(1596). 1321, 1355, 136.3, 1765, 1806,2347,
2348 ; Helen, his wife. s> e Cranston.
■ James, son of Mungo (1617), 1765,
1806, 1878, 2057 : Elizabeth, his wife, see
Hamilton of Reidhouse.
Rig of Carberry, William, son of Mr. Abraham
Rig, uncle of the above James (1644), 2347-
49 ; of C, 2639, 2654, 2691 ; Janet, his
wife, see Dishington.
Mr. Abraham, deceased, second brother-
german of late Mr. Mungo Rig of Carberry
(1598), 1355, 2347, 2348; WiUiam, his only
son, see preceding entry.
Sir John, [Dumfries] deceased (1580), 997.
John, notary (1623), 1916.
William, merchant and bailie in Edinburgh,
see of Aithernie.
Ringan (Ringane), Sir David, presbyter [Dun-
fermline], 289.
Rinkellow, Thomas (1555), 633. Cj. Rankeillour.
Ripplyngham, Thomas (1451), 132.
Risk (Reisk), John, in Blaimschogill (1626),
1973.
in Tillichewn (1772), 3233.
Ritchie (Richie) of Ritchiestown, John, deceased
(1661), 2551 ; John, his son, 2551.
Duncan, servitor of Mr. Thomas Voung,
writer (1635), 2178, 2181.
messenger (1637), 2228.
John (1688), 2869; Elspet, his wife, see
Findlay.
Robert, Edinburgh (1562), 733, 735.
Roan, or A Roan, John (1576), 936.
Robarts of Braborne, John, elder, Co. Kent (1612),
1623.
Robb (Rob), Duncan, servitor to John Browu,
notary (1681), 2797.
John, in Over Bargour ( 1621), 1883.
servitor to Anna, Marchioness of
Hamilton (1630), 2054.
Walter, Balcomy, Perthshire (1553), 606;
Besseta, his wife, see Jack.
John, their eldest son, 606.
James, also their son, 606 ; Marjory, his
wife, see Pattullo.
Katherinc, wife of James Falconer in Over
Kinnell(1617), 1764, 1926.
Robert the First of Scotland, King, [Bruce] 26 ;
2762.
Robert the Second, King, [Stewart] 39, 67, 68,
70.
Robert the Third, King, 68, 71, 74, S3.
Robert, son of Gilbert, Earl of Strathem (c 1219),
5.
clerk to Malcolm, Earl of Fife (1228). 6.
of Stichel, Mr., physician to William the
Lion (1204-14), 3.
son of Robert (1207), 4.
Roberton (Robertoun) of Emok, Bartholomew,
deceased (1651), 2416 ; Bartholomew, his son,
2416.
Bartholomew, notary, writer in Hamilton,
son of John, infra (1612), 163S ; (1624),
1946, 2115, 2249; John, his son (1638),
2249.
Mr. James, writer (1623), 1927.
John, notary (1586), 1114, 1311; sheriff-
clerk of Lanarkshire, 163S ; Bartholomew.
his son, see ante.
writer and notary in Glasgow (1675),
2741, 2919.
940
CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS
Roberton, William, in Prestonpans (1646), 2365,
2306 ; Helen, his wife, stt Belses.
Robertson (Robcrtaone, Robcrtsoun, Robeson,
Robesone, Robesoun, Robieson, Robiesone,
Robiesoun, Robison, Robyson) of Bedlay,
James (1762), 3213.
of Dalkevene, Duncan (1609), 1563, 1587.
of Inohmagranoch, Alexander (1609), 1563,
1587.
of Invar, John (1649), 2406; Donald, his
son, 2406.
of Lochbank, Thomas, eldest son of late
Thomas Robertson, bailie of Edinburgh
(1699), 2979.
of Monzies, .John, alias Tarlachson, deceased
(1675), 2750 ; Janet, his wife, also deceased,
see Hering ; John, their son, 2750.
of Newbigging, James (1676), 2762.
of Litiltoun of Rattray, Patrick (1637), 2209.
alias Reid, of Straloch, John (1596), 1309;
Margaret, his wife, xee Ruthven.
of .Strowan, William (1565), 789.
of Troistrie, Andrew, deceased (1714), 3071 ;
Margaret, his wife, see Dishington.
Adam (1687), 2859.
Sir Alexander, [Dundee] 314.
Alexander (1528), 369.
SirAlexander,notary public (1543), 473, 481.
Alexander, servitor in Glaswall (1584), 1081,
1165.
notary public (1594), 1287.
alias Reid, Alexander, burgess of Dundee
(1596), 1309.
Alexander, smith in Bo'ness (1617), 1764.
burgess of Inverness (1635), 2162.
servitor to Mr. Alexander Spotswood
(1662), 2563.
mealdealer in Eyemouth (1708), 3041.
Andrew, Leitli, 614 ; Thomas, his son and
heir (1553), 614.
in Ednam (1614), 1714.
in Mains of Leslie, deceased (1683),
2870, 2871.
Robert, his son, deceased, 2870, 2871.
Margaret, his daughter, 2870, 287 1 .
Agnes, also his daughter, wife of James
Stocks in Baglillie, 2870.
Archibald, servitor to William, Earl of
Morton (1634), 2147.
David, canon of St. Andrews (1566), 809,
1082.
in Serestoun (1578), 959.
in Kelso (1603), 1440.
(1603), 1451.
notary (1626), 1980.
servitor to James Crawford of Flatter-
toun (1629), 2025.
Inverness (1655), 2460.
- aliat Neilson, Donald, in Wester Enaoch
(1592), 1251, 1746 ; Janet R., his wife, 1251.
Robert, brother of Donald (1592),
1251, 1252, 1746.
Donald, portioner of Wester Enoch,
son of the above Robert (1616), 1746;
deceased (1633), 2132; John, his son and
heir, 2132.
Robertson, Donald, notary (1679), 2787.
Duncan, alias Tarlachson, in Lair (1609),
1540.
merchant in CrieflF (1748), 3175.
Fyndlaw, [Glenbervie, 1558] 690.
George, captain of Crichton Castle (1514),
301.
in GuUane (1575), 919, 920.
in Edinburgh (1575), 919, 921, 922,
923.
in Fuckarton (1613), 1689; John, his
eldest son, 1689.
Serjeant of Perth (1631), 2080.
apothecary, burgess of Dundee (1670),
2666.
treasurer of Crail (1714), 3071.
Gilbert, writer in Edinburgh (1632), 2105.
James, his son, 2105 ; Margaret Ged, wife
of James, 2105.
Andrew, also son of Gilbert, 2105.
Henry, in Coldingham (1576), 922.
servitor of Sir Alexander Don of
Newton (1673), 2699.
Edinburgh (1682), 2803.
James, in Clekinscleuch (1606), 1498.
senior, merchant, burgess of Stirling
(1622), 1910.
in Wester Kinghom, deceased (1632),
2105.
burgess of Canongate (1649), 2394.
officer of Haddington (1653), 2439.
in Wester Duddingston (1653), 2449.
■ in BalkeilHe (1671), 2679.
at (Junnershaw (1677), 2768.
in Mongall, deceased (168S), 2871;
Isobel, his daughter, 2871 ; Sophia, also his
daughter, deceased, 2871.
merchant, burgess of Haddington
(1693), 2909.
burgess of St. Andrews (1696), 2934;
Agnes, his wife, see Phenison.
Jerome, merchant in Edinburgh (1757),
3201.
Sir John, chaplain (1478), 172.
John (1496), 229.
bailie of Perth (1523), 344.
near .\rnbathy (1536), 410.
notary public(1553), 614, 680; (1570),
465,544, 1167 (?).
Inverness (1556), 638.
John, notary (1570), 851-53, 861-63, 892,
893, 897.
in Prestonpans (1570), 856 ; Elizabeth,
his wife, see Cubic; John, his second son,
856.
bailie of Inverness (1572), 872.
a/ia< Wricht, John, in Inverness (1574), 907.
rtlias Freirmilne, John, Burntisland (1591),
1222.
John, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh
(1575), 923, 1225, 1241.
servitor of Mr. Thomas Molleson, clerk
of Aberdeen (1604), 1409.
Mr. John, minister at Perth (1631), 2079.
John, in Leith, notary, deceased (1655),
2470.
INDEX OF PERSONS
941
Robertson, John, mealman, burgess of Paisley [
(1657), 2513. !
bailie of C'rail (16G8), 2640.
servitor to Patrick Muckieson of Lomie
(1671), 2G79.
in Monckton Hall (1672), 2691.
John Poison, merchant, burgess of Inverness
(1674), 27.38. i'e« a/so Poison. |
John, deceased, portioner of Kerse (1701),
2989 ; Margaret, his only daughter and
heiress, wife of William Barclay, 2989.
— - — Laurence, notary (1600), 1405.
Marc (1559), 707.
Patrick, servitor of Donald Cargill, notary
(1616), 1746; also writer in Kirkton of
Rattray (1616), 1752.
u/ia.s Tarlason, Patrick, in Lair (1633), 2132.
Patrick, notary (1633), 2132.
in Sunnyside (1664), 2575.
servitor of Thomas WhitsoD, notary
(1675), 2750.
notary at SmiddiehiU (1687), 2856.
Robert, burgess of C'rail (1579), 981.
alias Neilson, Robert, brother of Donald,
xee above.
Robert, burgess of Perth (1613), 1679.
currier in Lochheid ( 1 669), 2645 ; John,
his son, 2645, 2656.
notary (1679), 2787.
burgess of Haddington (1680), 2794.
Thomas (1527), 358.
[Edinburgh, 1543], 481.
younger, in Windygate (1572), 877.
■ indweller in Crail (1579), 981.
Serjeant in Potterrow, of the barony of
Inverleith (1598), 1351, 1353, 1366, 1369.
younger, in Auchtermuchty (1603),
1441.
in Elgin (1009), 1.542, 2917.
Newhaven (1623), 1933.
merchant, burgess of Inverness (1624),
1952.
servitor of David, Lord Cardross,
(1640), 2272.
writer in Forfar (1655), 2468.
in Whiterig (1652), 2427, 2634 ; Janet,
his wife, xee Gray ; . . . their son, 2634.
in Balkeillie(1671), 2679.
bailie of Edinburgh (1682), 2803.
deceased, burgess of Elgin (1694), 2917.
bailie of Edinburgh, deceased (1699),
2979 ; Thomas, his eldest son, see R. of
Lochbank.
in Newhaven (1711), 3060.
William, baUie of Edinburgh (1408), 88.
(1497), 231.
Edinburgh (1550), 565.
in Argelzeane (1578), 959.
in Nether Merchiston (1583), 1060.
notary in Perth (1600), 1540.
burgess of Elgin (1609), 1542.
in Ednam (1614), 1714.
Serjeant of Edinburgh (1623), 1937.
burgess of Crail (1076), 2760.
servitor of Andrew Strachan, notary
(1677), 1765.
Robertson, William, Peebles (1687), 2859.
bailie of Crail (1691), 2889.
in Strathmiglo (1697), 2964, 3169.
Dr. William, Principal of University of
Edinburgh (1779), 3248.
Janet, wife of Donald Robertson in Dalna-
glair of Chray (1592), 1251.
mother of William Allan (1599),
1384.
Robinson (Robynson) of Cowpon, .John (1520),
324.
Benjamin, secretary to Anna, Duchess of
Buccleuch (1710), 3U57-59.
Robson (Robsone), Charles, in Ednam (1642),
2301.
James, merchant in Dumfries (1693), 2908,
2910; Janet, his wife, see Lockhart ; James,
Thomas, and Margaret, their children, 290S.
John, also merchant in Dumfries (1693),
2910.
Ralph, messenger, burgess of Jedburgh
(1699), 2981.
Rocheid of Inverleith, Sir James (1689), 2880.
Mr. James, notary (1682), 2803. €'/.
Roughead.
Rochessore, Sir Walram of (1319), 25.
Roddick (Rodyk), George (1504), 772.
Rode, John [Newcastle], 42.
Rodger (Roger), Archibald, in Barnwell (1685),
2839.
John, portioner of Redpath, 2240.
writer in Edinburgh (1673), 2700.
Robert, Edinburgh (1498), 237.
William, in Deunastoun (1700), 2986.
Roebuck, Benjamin, partner in the Carron
Company (1768), 3223.
Ebenezer, partner in the Carron Company
(1768), 3223.
Mr. John, doctor of physic, partner in the
Carron Company (1768), 3223.
Thomas, partner in the Carron Company
(1768), 3223.
Rogerson of Drumdewane, Thomas (1463), 151.
John, chaplain [St. Andrews], 194.
Roill (Roull, RowU). See Rule.
Rolland, George, in West Reston (1610), 1580.
Mr. James, notary public (1563), 763.
Sir John, notary public (1539), 434, 441,
581,644,653-55,660,931,1003. [Author(?)
of the ' Court of Venus.']
Mr. John, advocate (1571), 859.
RoUo, Andrew, first Lord, deceased, 2550.
I James, master of, second Lord (1656), 2490,
2508; 2550, 2576; Mary, his wife, see
I Campbell.
I Andrew, third Lord (1672), 2682.
i RoUo (RoUock, RoUok, Rollow, Rowok) of Ban-
noekburn. Sir John, uncle of Andrew, third
Lord RoUo (1672), 2682.
— of Duncrub, William (1511), 2550.
Sir James, fiar (1634), 2151.
— of Kirkton of Aberlcmno, Robert, citizen of
Brechin (1622), 1705, 1977, 1982 ; Margaret,
his wife, .see Auchterlonie.
— of Menmuir, David, 314.
David, his son, (1518), 314, 334.
942
CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS
RoUo of Monkisholme, James (1644), 2352;
Margai-et, his wife, see Goldman.
of Miiirtoun, Robert (1571), 859.
of ritmade, Mr. John (ItiOS), 1538;
Christina, hi.'* wife, see Justice.
of Woodaide, John, deceased (1751), 3186.
■ Charles, burgess of Perth (1024), 1949;
Janet, his wife, me Penuycuik.
Mr. David, notary public (1537), 418.
David, notary in Dunning (1610), 1592,
1679.
servitor to John Borthwick, elder,
portioner of Ballincrcilf (1612), 1665.
Duncan, burgess of Edinburgh (1408), 88.
James (1541), 451.
Mr. James, in Dundee (1670), 2666.
— ■ — - Mr. John, keeper of sasines for [Stirlingshire
(163U), 2051.
advocate (1641), 2285.
Mr. Laurence, brother-german of James,
Master of Rollo (165C), 2490.
Mr. Peter, bishop of Dunkeld (1598), 3314 ;
Christian, his wife, see Cant.
Robert, burgess of Dundee (1470), 163.
Robert (1536), 410.
Mr. Robert, minister at Murhous (1626),
1977.
Mr. Thomas, servitor of Mr. John Lindsay,
parson of Menmuir (1584), 1088.
servitor to the Duke of Lennox (1594),
128.S.
William, serjeantof Edinburgh (1587), 1142,
1373.
Cristina, wife of James Broun, baker, burgess
of Dundee (1579), 989.
Romano.\, Matthew of (1450), notary public, 129.
Rome(Roume), Georse, writer in Dumfries (1707),
3036.
John (1536), 408.
bailie of Dumfries, deceased (1707),
3030 ; Catherine, his relict, see Herries.
Thomas, merchant [Mor]ielh], 303.
Ronald (Rannald, Rennald, Ronnald), Duncan.
writer in Edinburgh (1685), 2835.
James, merchant (1588), 1168.
— tailor in Dunfermline (1615), 1741.
— in Bandarthe (1629), 2032.
John, servitor of Robert Ker, sheritf-clerk
of Linlithgow (1632), 2113.
William, servitor of David Edington of that
Ilk (1589), 1192.
Rose of Holme, Alexander (1546), 518 ; Janet, his
wife, see Dunbar.
John (1615), 1726, 2008; David, his
son and heir, 2008 ; Marjory, wife of David,
see Dunb.Tr.
of Kilravock, Hugh (1546), 518.
Hugh (1615), 1726.
of Tillisnacht, Alexander (1615), 1730,2108,
2174.
Mr. Alexander (1696), 2936 ; William
and Hugh, his sons, 2936.
James, hackler in Cromarty (1762), 3217.
Nicolas, son and heir of the laird of Auch-
lowsy (1585), 1100.
Thomas, younger (1462), 150.
Rosebery (Roseberrie), Archibald, first Earl of
(1707), 3033, 3090. Cj. also Primrose.
Rosie, Alexander, tenant in Urubster (1753),
3196.
Ross, bishops of —
William [Elphinstone], elect, 184, 189.
[Robert Cockburn], 305.
James [Hay] (1520), 354, 355, 411.
Robert [Cairncross], 495.
David [Pantar], 5S.J, 086, 087, 711.
John Paterson (1667), 2619, 2742, 2772,
2773.
Alexander Young, late bishop of Edinburgh
(1679), 2786.
dean of (1514), Patrick Dunbar, 305.
sub-deans of —
Mr. John Maitland (1521), 329.
Mr. James M'Kenzie (1668), 2636.
chancellors of —
Mr. David Chalmer (1564), 766.
Mr. George Monro, younger (1617), 1779.
commissary-clerk of (1673), Hugh Dallas,
2717, 2734, 2753, 2772, 2773.
Chanonry of, bailie of the, Thomas Kinnaird
(1617), 1779.
precentor of (1514), John Calder, 305.
Ross, Earl of, Sir Walter Lesley (1380), 65,
70.
Ross of Hawkhead, John, first Lord (1488), 201,
202.
and Melville, John, second Lord, his
grandson (1505), 252, 25S, 270, 271.
James, sixth Lord (1030), 20511.
■ — George, eleventh Lord (1053), 2440,
2562.
Ross (Rois, Ros, Rosse) of Aldie, William (1695),
2932.
of Easter Little Allan, Mr. Walter (1013),
1685 ; David, his son, 1085.
of Balnagown, Sir David (1509), 495.
Alexander (1545), 495.
George (159.5), 1290, 1085.
David (1049), 2393.
Sir David (1070), 2008, 2717. 2721,
2753.
of Balneill, James (1039), 2267.
of Ballemuky, Donald (1595), 1296.
Walter (1013), 1685.
George, deceased (1649), 2393.
Walter (1049), 2393, 2540.
William (1670), 2508.
of Bellone, Donald (1052), 2422 ; Margaret,
his wife, see M'Kenzie.
of Bredtcy, John (1044), 2340.
of Clavalg, William (1044), 2340.
of Haining, George (1593), 1266-68.
of Kindace, Malcolm (1670), 2668.
of Millanderdale, Gilbert (1017), 1781,
1954.
of Morinsheis, Walter, provost of Tain
(1011), 1622, 1685.
of Muldearg, John (1595), 1296.
Hugh, younger, 1296.
of Murieston, Sir William (1642), 2307.
of Nuik, James (1014), 1701.
of Pitcalnie, David, deceased (1652), 2422.
INDEX OF PERSONS
943
Ross of Pitcalnie, Malcolm, hia son, 2422, 324G ;
Catherine, wife of Malcolm, see Corbctt ;
Margaret, his daughter, wife of Hector
Douglas of Muldearg (1(370), 2608.
Alexander (1G70), 2Gli.s, 3246.
Malcolm, his eldest son, 3246 ; Jean,
wife of Malcolm, see MCuUoch ; Miss Jean,
their daughter (1778), 324(5.
of I'ortivo (Ireland), Robert (1629), 2039;
Robert, his second son, 2039.
of Saudwick, Andrew, apjiarent (157G), 935, i
949.
of Little Terrei, Mr. John, lirother-geruiau
of Mr. Walter Ross of Easter Little Allan
(1613), 1685.
of Tollie, Hugh, deceased (1652), 2422 ;
John, his son, 2422.
— — Alexander, messenger (1566), 808.
in Arecheis, brother of the abbot of
Feme (1572), 878.
baker in Edinburgh (1612), 1636.
in Lienache (1615), 172G.
in Easter DaltuUich (1627), 2008.
writer in Inverness, notary (1670),
2658, 26GS, 2988 (?).
in Fearn (1G73), 2720.
in Sandwick, late commissary-depute
of Ross (1695), 2932.
student in Tain (1700), 2988.
Andrew (1540), 448.
(1549), 554.
(1566), 812.
bailieof Tain (1611), 1622.
in Fearn (1659), 2540.
brother to William R. of Bellamuckie
(1 (.70), 2658.
— servitor of Ross of Balnagown (1673),
2717.
Archibald, notary, of Aberdeen diocese,
clerk of the regality of Dalkeith, servitor to
the Earl of Morton (1621), 1873, 1885, 1887,
1909, 2(XJ1, 2002, 2(i71, 2073, 2147, 2148,
2166, 2167, 2170, 2173.
— schoolmaster of Abernethy, Perthshire
(1629), 2043.
Colin, ' fermorer ' of the mills of Fearn (1673),
2720, 2738.
David (1528), 371.
maltman in Little Reany (1653), 2436.
clerk of Tain, notary (1659), 2540,
2636, 272(1, 2738, 2932; George, his son
(1695), 2932.
merchant in Inverness (1675), 2753.
Donald, in Little Ranye, brother of the
abbot of Feme (1572), S78.
a/ias Tailzeor, Donald, in Fearn (1695), 2932.
Donald, in Mulderg (1695), 2932.
Gavin, A.M., notary public (1523), 342.
Gilbert, in Maybole, notary public, Glasgow
diocese (1585), 1105, 1216, 1335, 1788;
provost of Maybole, 1792.
notary, Dunblane diocese (1629),
2043.
Mr. Henry, advocate (1615), 1727.
Homer, notary (1611), 1608, 1GG9.
Hugh, writer (1632), 2 U 5.
Ross, Hugh, notary (1642), 2310, 23G1.
Hew, in Westalding, Braelangwell (1687),
2861.
Hugh, writer at Fearn ( 1 695), 2932.
James, burgess of Edinburgh (1507), 264.
tutor of Uaining (154G), 523.
MO ary public (1558), 692.
in Maybole, notary public (1585),
1105.
Mr. James, master of St. Salvator'g College
(1595), 1303.
-James, Edinburgh (1625), I960.
servitor to John Dalzell of Newton
(1632), 2115.
notary (1637), 2226.
in Irvine, servitor of the Countess of
Eglinton (1C51), 2416.
portioner of Meikle Rainy (1670),
2668.
treasurer of Edinburgh, deceased
(1698), 2974.
cashier to Alexander, Duke of Gordon
(1770), 3227.
John, in the Chanonry of Ross, brother of
the abbot of Feme (1572), 878.
squire, in the Chanonry of Ross (1572),
878.
ironsmith, burgess of Edinburgh (1582),
1038.
Mr. John, servitor of Archibald, Earl of
Angus (1587), 1150.
John, writer in Edinburgh (1600), 1410.
burgess of Burntisland (1656), 2489.
servitor of the Earl of Queensberry
(1659), 2531.
mason in Bellindrum (1670), 2658.
in Little Allan (1673), 2721.
writer iu Tain (17(10), 2988.
carrier in Irvine (1707), 3032.
- Sir Nicholas, chaplain of Dunskeith (1545),
495.
-Oliver, in Maybole, writer (1612), 1625,
1627.
- Sir Patrick, chaplain (1525), 351.
- Patrick, gardener in Westquarter (1697),
2953.
- Quintigern, baker in Edinburgh (1630),
2049 ; Margaret, his wife, "te Watson.
- Richard, bailie of Burntisland (1631),
2095.
- Robert, servitor of Robert Lindsay of Dun-
rod (1564), 779.
- Mr. Thomas, commendator or abbot of
Feme (1572), 878, 935, 949.
- Thomas, clothier, burgess of Edinburgh
(1589), 1179.
in Plaidis, Ross-shire (1595), 1296.
servitor of Mr. Adam Hepburn, solicitor
of H.M. taxations (1638), 2241.
- Walter, mason in Milnetoune (1700), 2988.
- WiUiam, Netherhill in Beith (1559), 704.
burgess of Perth (1588), 1 172.
in Ferne (1653), 2436.
in the Drum of Fearn (1668), 2636.
bailie of Tain, deceased (1670), 2668 ;
WiUiam, his son, 2668.
044
CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS
Ross, William, in Little Allan (1073), 2721 ;
David, his elder sou, 2721 ; Hugh, also his
son, 2721.
Elizabeth, wife of James Fraser M'Allister,
burgess of Inverness (1604), 1471.
Dame Grizel, wife of Sir Archibald Stirling
of Keir (1015), 1731, 1829.
Janet, spouse of Robert Lindsay of Cors-
basket, 410.
Margaret, wife of Hector Douglas of Mul-
derg(1670), 2668.
Marion, widow of Thomas Poison in Meikle
Allan (1073), 2720.
Mariota, wife of Edward Cunningham of
Auihinharvie, 342.
Rossie (Rossy) of that Ilk, David (159!)), 1378,
1387.
of Swanstoun, Thomas (14S3), 188.
John, servitor to Francis Ogilvie of New-
grange (1612), 1047.
Rothe, Walter, [Northberwick] 195.
Rothes, George, [first] Earl of (1481), 183, 203.
■ George, [second] Earl of (1510), 274.
James, Master of, sherilf-principal of Fife
(1602), 429.
John, seventh Earl of and Duke of (1650),
2413, 2041-43, 2701, 2704, 2755.
Margaret, Countess of, his daughter (1698),
2974; also 2971.
Rothesay, David Stewart, Dnke of (1385), 68,
74, 83.
Henry, Duke of, I'rince and Stewart of
Scotland (1598), 1356. See also Henry,
Prince.
Rouchlaw, Timothy, notary (1622), 1900.
Rough (Rouch, Rouche, Ruch, Ruche), Alex-
ander, in Leith, deceased (1580), 1112, 2120,
2470.
Andrew, in Newburn, citizen of St. Andrews
(1572), 871.
Roughead (Roucheid, Rucheid), James, in Edin-
burgh (1011), 1614, 1049; treasurer of E.
(1637), 2206 ; bailie, 2281, 2309, 2394. Cf.
Rocheid.
Routhbuy, James of (1364), 52.
Row, Archibald, writer in Edinburgh (1094),
2920.
Mr. James, minister at Muthil (1034),
2151.
Jlr. John, minister of Carnock (1017),
1763.
Mr. William, schoolmaster of Crail (1714),
3071.
Rowan (Rowane) of West Reston, George, de-
ceased, 2747; David, his son (1675), 2747 ;
Beatrix, wife of David, so; Hill.
David, Edinburgh (1599), 1373.
burgess of Ayr (16 10), 1590.
John, servitor of Mr. Henry Maule (1048),
2383.
Thomas, in Ayr (1595), 1301.
Rowat, John, servitor of .James Dundas of New-
liston (1576), 940, 942.
Roweay, Oliver, in Rothisholm (1638), 2233,
2235.
Patrick, in Rothisholm (1657), 2502.
Pvoxburgh, ilobert [Ker, lirst] Earl of (1626).
1979, 21 12, 2285, 2.i01, 2607, 3295 ; Harry,
Lord Ker, his son, deceased, 3295 ; Jean,
daughter of Lord Ker, 3295.
William, second Earl of (1660), 2C07, 2617,
3291.
Robert, third Earl of, 3097.
Robert, fourth Earl of, his son and heir,
3U97.
— — Jolin, lirst Duke of, also his son (1710),
3097.
Roxburgh, sliurill-duinitiis of —
John Douglas (1637), 2210.
Walter Scott of Harwood (1072), 2688.
Roy, William, burgess of Inverness (1528), 367.
Ruellan and Company, Messrs. (1780), 320t).
' RutH,' Radulf (1204-14), 3. Reputed .ancestor of
the Kinnaird family.
Ruglen and Selkirk, Earl of, John, deceased
(1759), 3207 : Anna [Kennedy], his countess,
3207.
Anna, Countess of, their eldest daughter,
wife of William, Earl of March, 3207.
Ruhe, Mr. Malcolm, chaplain (1.550), 557.
Rule (Itoill, lloull, Rowle), Archibald, bailie of
Edinburgh and Canongate (1098), 2973,
2998.
George, in Jedburgh (1007), 1527.
James (1554), 018.
John, prior of Pittenweem (1533), 391,
402.
John, canon of St. Andrews (1566), 800.
John (1570), 932.
Ninian, canon of St. Andrews (1566), 809,
1082.
Robert, in Bowden (1027), 2006; George,
his son, 2006.
I'uncimaii (Runsyman), John (1493), 217.
Walter, writer .and notary (1585), 1097,
1139.
Elizabeth, in Duns, relict of Diones Home
(1589), 1186.
Russell (Russel), Alexander, bailie of Elgin (1694),
2917.
Alexander, deceased, portioner of Fucker-
toun (1701), 2994; Janet, his wife, see
Thomson ; John, his eldest son and heir,
2994.
David, of St. Andrews diocese, notary public
(1583), 1002.
David, writer in Edinburgh (1747), 3109.
George, maltmau, burgess of Glasgow
(1060), 2542.
Gideon, in Coates, deceased (1983), 2484.
James, merchant, Edinburgh (1610), 1745.
Serjeant of Edinburgh (1028), 2012.
merchant in Stirling (1601), 2552.
in Boighead (1098), 2971.
notary (1762), 3210, 3239.
.John, servant to Mr. James Cunningham of
Montgreenan (1012), 1032.
in Pluasance, deceased (1G64), 2584 ;
Robert, his son, 2584.
mason in Nethertown of Cambusnethan
(1692), 2897.
W.S. ill Edinburgh (1747), 3169.
INDEX OF PERSONS
945
RutherfuinI, Ruthei--
of Edzerston, John
Russell, Peter, io Forrest (IGGO), 2542.
Robert, in Nethertown of Blairmuck (1660),
•2542.
Robert (1725), 3103.
■; Thomas, Etliobnrgh, deceased (1592), 1238.
William, Twickenham (1508), 869; Joan,
his wife, 809.
Mr. William, bailie of St. Andrews (1580),
1012.
William, notary (1G07), 2021.
Janet, wife of Mr. John Colville (1583),
1008.
Rate, Thomas (1364), 52.
Rutherford (Rutherfurd,
furde, Rutherfoord)
(1067), 2582.
Andrew (1687), 2858, 2864.
John (1723), 3097; Andrew, his son
and heir, 3097.
of Fairnington, George, deceased (1723),
3097 ; <;eorge, his son, .3097.
of Hundalee, John (1508), 207.
George, younger, 207.
of Kidhugh, Mr. John (IGSS), 2807.
Andrew, a/ias Brachty (1594), 129 1 ; Thomas,
alias Brachty, his brother, in Rashiehill or
Easter Leatgrein (1594), 1291, 15S8, 1589,
1592, 1079; John, son of Thomas (1613),
1679.
Andrew, in I'restonpans (1640), 2305.
Antony (1505), 783, 835.
Sir Archibald, a canon (1508), 267.
David, liailie of St. Andrews (1557), 006.
Edward, portioner of North Balquhandie
(1610), 1589, 1592.
James, St. Boswells, 455 ; Thomas, his sou
(1541), 455; Lucy, wife of Thomas, nee
Hamiltou.
a/la-- Brachtie (1594), 1291.
notary (1607), 1527.
brother of Edward, portioner of South
Balquhandie (101(1), 1589, 1592.
servant to William, Earl of Lothian
(10.32), 2119.
smith in Maxton (1634), 2157.
John of (1450), 144.
John, portioner of South Balquhandie (1610),
1589.
notary, Serjeant of Roxburghshire
(16371,2210.
Mr. John (1693), 2915.
Patrick, bnither-gernian of Mr. John Ruther-
ford of Kidhugh (lOSS), 2807.
• Richard, Jedburgh, 230 : Robert, his son,
bnrgess of Jedburgh (1497), 230 ; Margaret,
sister of Robert, wife of John Wallace, 230.
Robert (1513), 290.
Jedburgh (1 588), 1104.
portioner of North Balquhandie (1610),
1589, 1592.
in Over Tofts (1665), 2594.
brolhergerman of Andrew Rutherford
of Kdzertoune (1087), 2858, 2864, 2807.
writer in Edinl)urgli (1688), 2800.
Captain Koliert, in Holyrood (1093), 2915.
Simeon, in I'itleseugh (1681), 2802.
Thomas, in Pittillisheuch (1607),
burgess of Edinburgh (1528),
Rutherford,
1523.
William,
365.
portioner of South Balquhandie (1010),
1592.
in Nenthorn (1669), 2650; Jean, his
wife, see Wilkieson.
Mr. William, in Holyrood (1693), 2915.
William, in Reatalrig (1743), 3161.
Rutherglen, bailie of (1605), Andrew Pinkerton,
1482.
clerk of (1605), William Gray, notary, 1482.
minister at, Mr. John Dickson, deceased
(1717), 3084.
Ruthven, William, Master of, [second] Lord,
(1519), 318, 321 ; lord of Dirleton, 424, 571 ;
Janet, his wife, see Haliburton.
Patrick, [third] Lord (1562), 749, 780, 784.
William, [fourth] Lord (1575), 781, see
p. 755 ; 939, 959, 995, Ui09. See alio Cowrie,
Earl of.
Ruthven of Freeland, Thomas, tirst Lord, deceased
(1680), 2794.
Ruthven of Ballindean (Baldein), William (1560),
723.
Sir William (1584), 1075.
James, precentor of Dunkeld (1509), 84(i,
1092.
William, Inchaflfray (1575), 930.
Margaret, wife of John Robertson of Stra-
loch (1590), 1309.
Ruthwell (Reuell, Rovell), rector of (1560), Sir
John Ireland, 717, 701.
Ryche, John (1548), 537.
Ryhill, Robert of (130S), 55.
Rymer(Kimour), Richard, Cupar (1510), 276.
Rypon, William of (1360), 48, 53.
Ryppe, Roger of (1270-90), 14.
Ryssie, James, notary (1035), 2169.
Rythe, Christopher (1588), 1174.
Ryther, John, esquire [B.irking, Kssex], 595.
Sackville, Lord George (1750), 3184.
Richard, knight (1552), 595.
Sadler (Saidlar, .Saidler), Gavin, iu Dalkeith
(1603), 1457, 1646,2173.
William, maltman in Dalkeith (1643), 2333,
2493.
Elizabeth, wife of Andrew Forsvth in Dal-
keith (10(13), 1457, 2166, 2172, 244.V
Marion, wife of William Calderwood in Dal-
keith (1643), 23.32 : (1040), 2368.
.St. -Albans, Karl of, Henry, governor of Jersey
(1070), 2000, 2003.
St. Andrews, t>isho]is of —
William [Eraser] (1290), 15.
Walter Traill, 68, 83.
James [Kennedy], 133, 152, 178.
Patrick [Graham], 157.
archbishoi>s of —
William Schevez (1481). 184. 189, 224.
Alexander Stewart (1510), 27S, 287. 289.
Andrew [Forman, 1516], 313, 327 n.
.lames Beaton, 624.
Daviil Be.aton. 512, 514, 1279. 1.546.
0 Li
946
CALENDAR OF THE LAIXG CHARTERS
St. Andrews, arclibishopg of (continued) —
John Hamilton (lool), 584, 623, 624, 639,
C72, 709, 7S3, S23, 824, 843, 1094.
Jolin Douglas (1574), 887; 910, where the
date is erroneous, and ought to be 1573.
Patrick Adamson (I.")75), 925.
George Gladstanes (1610), 1571, 1696, 1700,
1705.
John Spottiswood (1616), 1756, 1769, 1809,
19S2, 2005, 2114, 2122, 2247.
James Sharp, 2564, 27S6, 2850.
^ archbishops of, 1735, 1840, 2213, 2326,
2976.
archdeacons of —
Mr. Gregory (1290), 15.
George Durie (1539), 431. See further, Dun-
fermline, commeudators of.
Robert Pitcairn (1565), 795. See aho Dun-
fermline, commeudators of.
priors and commeudators of —
Sir .Tohn (1290), 15.
John He|il)iu n [vicar-general], 327, 329, 333.
Patrick [Hepburn], 4ll2, 420.
James [Stewart], 468, 469, 771, 775, 809,
873. See also Moray, Earl of. Regent.
Robert Stewart, Earl of March (1583), 1071,
1082.
Ludovic, Duke of Lennox (1594), 1279,
1283.
the prior of, 1809.
canons or members of the priory of —
In 1556. — Mr. John Wyiiram, David Peblis,
Nicol Spittall, John Ranton, Jolin Ronll,
John Flagear, Mr. William Bradfiitt, John
Wyll/emsun, Alexander . . ., John Smyth,
Archibald Skyrving, David Uobertson,
John Symsone, Niiiian Ronll, Mr. Thomas
Biggar, Patrick Bonkill, David Cnk, Peter
Watson, and Patrick Bunkell, 809.
In 1584. — David Robertson, David Cuik,
John Williamsim, John Allansonu, Mr.
William Bradfuinl, Mr. Peter Watsoun,
John Scott, Ninian Ronll, and .lohn Ure,
1082.
ministers of —
Mr. Robert Hamilton (1574), 887.
Mr. David Black (1594), 1277.
Mr. Robert Wallace (1594), 1277.
provosts of —
James Learmoiith of Dairsie (1528), 368.
Sir Patrick Lernionth of Dairsie (1572),
871.
James Learmonth of Dairsie, 1012, see ]>. 755.
bailies of —
Andrew Kid (147.*?), 167, 199.
George Melville, 107.
William Melville (1481), 181.
Thomas Reid (14S4), 194.
David Carstairs (1556), 650, 666.
David Rutherfurd (1557), 060.
.lohn MolTat (1557), 666.
Thomas Walwood (1569), 849.
Mr Alexander Sibb.ild (1572), 871.
James Taylor (1637), 2219.
John Craig (1696), 2934.
clerk of, .John Bonkil, notary (1569), 849.
St. Andrews, church of St. Mary of the Rock
(' de Rupe ') at, provosts of —
Mr. Adam of Malkaristun, 15.
William Gummy ne (c. 1290), 15.
James .VUirdes (1481), 184, 186.
James Kincragy (1521), 330, 370.
official-general of (1469), Sir David Rede (?),
157.
Dominican or Preaching Friars at, see Friars.
Friars minor at, sec Fri,ars.
St. Salv,ator's College at, provosts of —
Mr. Hugh Spens (1528), 363.
Mr. James Martin (1595), 1303.
St. Salvator's College, masters of, in (1598),
3314.
University of, rectors of the —
Thomas fullideph (1737), 3134.
J.ames Haddow (1744), 3165.
Dr. James M'Cormick (1785), 3265.
St. Andrews, Mr. Nicolas of (1290), 15.
St. Andrews, in shire of Klgin, minister at, Mr.
John Urijuhart, deceased (1740), 3151.
.St. .Vnthony's Ch.-ipel, near Edinburgh, chaplain
of (1537), Mr. Alexander Livingstone, 418.
St. Bothans (St. Boytbane), the nuns of, 22.
St. C'olni's Inch (St. Colme), abbots of, see Inch-
colm.
prior of. Sir H. (1228), 6.
St. (Jeorge, Richard, Xonoy King of Arms, north
of Trent (1605), I4S1.
St. John of .Jerusalem, governors or preceptors of,
sir. Tor|ihichcn.
.St. .John of Jerusalem, Hos|iital of, 9''>.
St. John, Ijord, see. .'>andil.ands and Torphichen.
.St. Leonard's Hos]iital, Dnnfcrndine, bedeswomen
of (1615). — Christian Orrok, Bessie Stewart,
Isobcll Ferguson, Elspet Murray, Bessie
Dewar, Barbara Douglas, Euphame Crumby,
and Jonet Wilsoun, 1736, 1804; also Helen
Bairdye in place of Jonet Wilson, 1804.
St. Martin, Alexander of (1 1.53-78), 2.
St. Mary in the Fields, church of, near Edinburgh,
provost of (1551), John Spittal, 582.
St. Mary's Isle, a/ias Traill, commendator of, Mr.
Robert Richardson (1575), 912, 945, 975, 986.
St. Kiuian's, minister at (1663), Mr. George
Bennet, 2569.
St. Quivox, minister at (1649), Mr. William
Fullerton, 2390.
St. Mich.ael, John (1453), 137.
St. Salvator's Col'ege, see St. -\ndrews, supra.
St. Servan, Dunning, ch.aplain of, see Learmonth.
Sallirmc-in, Thomas (1438), US.
Salmond, William (1625), I960.
.Saltcotts, laird of, 570. .SV< Levington.
Saltmarsh (Santemarays), Patrick, of Popil (1318),
22 ; Rannlf or Radulph. his son, 22, 27.
S;iltoun, Alexander, Lord (1570). 855.
Sampson (.Samsone), Bartholomew, notary (1638),
22.50, 2343.
-Hugh (1355), 43, 61.
Thomas, vintner in Abbeyhill (1743), 3161.
Sanchar, John, A.M., notary public (1500), 202.
.Sand.\v, rector of (1588), .John Gr.aham, 1 156.
minister of (1620), Mr. .James Cok, 1837,
2064.
INDEX OF PERSONS
947
Sanders (Sandcris), Alexander (1496), 229.
Gilbert, notary [Berwicksliire, 1593], 1257.
Gilbert, notary in Uunfermliue (1613),
lG7o, 1865, 219-).
Mr. James, minister at Lentrathen (1631),
2080, 2081.
or Sandie, James, servitor to Mr. John
Stewart of Kettiestone (Kio.j), 247."), 2478.
Sanderson (Saunderson), Andrew, in Newbigging,
deceased (1609), 1561. 6^^ Sandison.
Christopher (1563), 756.
Kdward, of .Schorcswood, Northumberland
(1554), 627.
Edward, in Nether Tofts (1606), 1498.
Enfred, in the Tofts (1551), 588.
George, in the Tofts (1551), 588.
Viscount Castleton, Stewart of the
Honour of Bollingbrook (1703), 3008; James,
his son, 3O08.
Gilbert, tenant in Corbelly (1563), 761.
Henry, in the Tofts (1551), 5SS.
James, in Mill of Tofts (1606), 1498.
John, carpenter in Tofts (1681), 2802.
Ninian, Musselburgh (1631), 2075.
Thomas, burgess of Linlithgow (1545),
493.
in Mussell>urgh (1009), 1501.
William, tenant in Corbelly (1563), 761.
Alison, wife of Charles Ferguson, burgess of
Dunbar (1617), 1773.
Sandie, or Sandis, of Kirktoun, Patrick (1651),
2417 ; Patrick, his natural son, 2417.
Sandie, John, bailie of Culross (1051), 2417.
Sindilands (.Sandelandis, Sandelands, Sandy-
landis) of Calder, Sir James, 83 ; Joanna, his
wife, fee Stewart.
of Calder, .Tames, knight (1546), 522.
.James [siV, /. John], younger, his son,
.522, 585. See Torphichen.
of Lomfurde, Gavin (1589), 1180.
James (1.589), 1181.
of Middilrig, John (1594), 1292.
of Slamannanmure, .James, tutor of Tor-
phichen (1587), 1138, 1162, IISO, 1217; Sir
James, 1449, 14.55.
Alexander (1.572), 874, 877.
bailie of Edinburgh (1666), 2609.
Mr. Andrew, servant to the tutor of Tor-
phichen (1588), 1162, 1217.
George (1577), 950.
George, Serjeant of North Berwick (1616),
17.iO.
Sir James, lord of St. John, preceptor of
Torphichen (1548), .554, .561, 620, 641, 652,
6.58, 768, 812, 874, 877, 920, 940, 950,
1180. .S''Y' a/so Torphichen.
.James, in Natliflatt (1567), 824.
(1585), 1095.
notary in Newbattle (1612), 1666,
1667.
- — Mr. James, advocate (1613), 3312.
John, servitor to James, Lord Torphichen
(1614), 1704.
Robert, bailie of Edinburgh (1648), 2383,
2459.
Thomas (1557), 670.
Sandilands, William, merchant, burgess of Edin-
burgh, deceased, 2375 ; Alexander, merchant,
burgess there, his eldest son (1647), 237-5.
William, wright in Craigover (1723), 3098.
Agnes, wife of Robert Erskine, royal tailor
(IGIO), 1579.
Barbara (Margaret), widow of Thomas
Dishington of Ardros (1598), 3314.
Isabel, wife of John Boswell of Balmuto
(1593), 3314.
Margaret, wife of .James Leirmonth, fiar of
Balcomie (1620), 1838.
Sandison (Sandisonc), Sir John (1582), 1041. C/',
Sanderson.
William, in Dornache (1588), 1158.
Sands (rf. Sandie, Sandis) of Overtoun, Robert,
apparent (16U), 1609.
. of that Ilk, David (1606), 1496.
Andrew, in Culross (1.586), 1 125.
.John, in Culross (1596), 1318.
in Gartur (1626), 1972.
Robert, in Easter Amevicar (1667), 2616.
William, brother-german (deceased) of
David of that Ilk, 1496 ; William, his son, a
minor (1606), 1496.
Sangster (Saugistar), John, burgess of Jedburgh
(1495), 225.
Sanquhar, rector of (1557), Mr. Robert Crichton,
669.
Saute Marays (Savtemarays). See Saltmarsh.
Savecanip (Sauecampe), Peter of, 30.
Sawer (Sawr), George, servitor to Robert Farqubar,
younger of Gilniulscroft (1621), 1884.
Sawers (Sawaris), John, in Harwood (1583), 1057.
Scales, Hugh, apprentice to Hugh M'Lean, writer
(1772), 3233.
Schedo, Robert, servant of Lundie of that Ilk
(1593), 1260.
Schedow, Thomas (1546), 50.5.
Schetho, .John, notary public (1542), 464.
.Schethome (Schirthume) of Cascheskelpye, Laur-
ence (1510), 276; Isobel, his spouse, gee
Rankeillour.
Alexander, son of Laurence, 276.
Christian, daughter of Laurence, 276.
Elizabeth, her sister, 276.
of Skelpie, David (1.595), 130.3.
Schives, .Schevez. See Chivas.
Schodowie. Robert, in Lundy (1598), 3314.
Schola. See Scollay.
Scienncs (Seynis), nuns of the (1592), 1247.
Scobie (Scoby), William, [Dunfermline] 289.
Scollay (Schola, ScoUow) of Hermonsgarth and
Strynie, Orkney, Duncan (1620) in Hagar,
1837 ; 2047, 2052, 2064, 2077, 2078 ; Isobel,
his wife, xee Sinclair.
Margaret, their daughter, wife of Robert,
son of James Scollay of Tofts, 2077, 2078,
2137, 21.38.
of Holland, Orkney, .John (1637), 2205.
of Strynie, Edward, elder (1620), 1837;
(1625), 1963: deceased, 2047; Ellen, his
wife, see Gibb ; Duncan, their son, 2047.
Cf. of Hermonsgarth, supra ; Marie, their
daughter, wife of John Colville of Tankcruess,
2047.
948
CALENDAR OF THE L A I X Ci CHARTERS
Scollay of Strynie (coiilinufd) —
Edward, fiar, their grandson, 1963, 1986,
2505 (?) ; Isobel, his wife, see ScoUay,
infra.
James, eldest son of the elder Edward, de-
ceased, 2047 ; Isobel, relict of said James,
so (Irot.
Margaret, their only daughter, wife of James
Beinstoiin, 2047,"20.J2.
of Tofts, James (1630), 2064; (1631), 2077,
2078, 2137 ; Jean, his wife, Sft Henrjaon.
Robert, their son, 2077, 2078, 2137, 2"l3S ;
Margaret, his wife, see Scollay of Her-
moDSgarth.
Duncan, in Mussetter (1625), 1963.
Edward, burgess of Kyrkwald, or Kirkwall
(1580), 1011.
.lames, mariner, burgess of Burntisland
(1671), 2674.
Robert, notary (1610), 1.57 9.
Isobel, wife of Edward ScoUay of Strynie
(1627), 19S6.
Margaret, wife of James Bcinstoun in Clet
(16.34), 2137.
Scone, church of the Holy Trinity at, and monks
there (1228), 6.
abbot of, Alexander [Stewart], 410.
prior of, .John Clerk, vicar of Rcdgorton
(1.1.36), 41it.
Scone, Lord, ste Stormout, Viscount of.
Scotland, Bank of (1776), 3242.
Scotland Well, minister of, Andrew Arnot (1576),
932.
Scots Grays Dragoons (1754), 3197.
Scott (Scot) of Abbotshall and Pitgorno, Thomas,
baron of Middle Downy (1.567), 826, 851,
853, 861, 892, 89.3, 897, 1122.
WiUiam, his son, 861, 1 122, 3314.
of Allanmouth, Walter (1607), 1527.
of Ardross, William, elder, 2790.
William, his son, fiar (1680), 2790.
of Balweary, William, knight (150")), 2.51.
Sir James (1598), 3314.
of Bavilaw, Laurence, see of Harperrig,
infra.
of Bennington, Mr. James, advocate (1649),
2389.
of Branxholme, Walter, knight (1574), 888,
1002.
W.iUer, knight, his son (1602), 142.3.
of Bristo, .James (1682), 2805, 2806.
of Buccleuch, Walter (1434), 122. Cf. also
of Branxholme.
of Bumhead, Robert (1688), 2866 ; William,
his eldest son, 2866 ; Agnes, wife of William,
j!ee Watherstone.
of Comistoun, John (1696), 2951.
General James, deceased (1747), 3171.
Colonel .Jolin, his heir (1747), 3171.
. of Craig, Patrick (1696), 2951.
of Dunynald, Robert (1698), 2975.
of Elie and Grangmure, Mr. WiUiam, elder,
director of chancery (1598), 3314; Sir WiUiam
(1G12), 16.33.
Jean Skene, his [third] wife (1602), 3314.
Mr. William, younger, his son and heir, 3314.
Scott of Haining, Sir Robert (1646), 2.367, 2368.
of Harden, Sir WiUiam (1673), 2704.
[WiUiam, younger, and Jean Nisbet?],
'laird and lady of Harden, younger' (16'J2),
2900.
of Harperrig and Bavilaw, Laurence, advocate
(1027), 2007; deceased, 2762; Mr. William,
his son (1676), 2762.
of Harwood, Robert (1656), 2491; (1658),
2518.
Walter, sheriff-depute of Roxburgh
(1672), 2688.
of Kirkurd, Sir Walter, knight (1452), 134.
of Laugshaw, Patrick (1656), 2491, 2518,
2642, 2701, 2704; Patrick, his son, 2518;
Mr. Francis, also his son, 2642, 2701, 2704.
of Mosfennan, Mr. Henry (1661), 2548.
of I'itgorno, Thomas, feu-farmer of Abbots-
hall and Milton. Sec of Abbotshall, supra.
of Renalburn, John (1670), 2662.
of Rossie, Patrick (1698), 2975.
of Spenserfield, John (1528), 372, 394.
of Tushielaw, William (1574), 888.
.Sir Alexander, canon of Aberdeen and rector
of Wigtown, clerk register (1483), 189, 191,
193.
Mr. Alexander, notary public (1520), 327.
Alexander (1542), 463.
in Kirkc.-ildy (1574), 892, 893.
piirtioner of Strathkinnes (1583), 1062.
burgess of Edinburgh (1641), 2285.
servitor of I'atrick .Shearer (1677),
2765.
Andrew, in Auchtermuchty (1603), 1441.
surgeon in Edinburgh (1610), 1.597;
Margaret, his wife, see Laing.
Bartholomew, Coldingham (1584), 1076.
David, citizen of St. Andrews (1.572), 871.
(1586), 1 122, See next entry.
brother-german to late William Seott
of AbbotshaU, 1122? (1611). 3314.
in FoddismiU (1631), 2099.
uliai Webster, David, in Carnecurandhill
(1648), 2388.
Mr. David, bailie of the regality of Dalkeith
(1669), 2642.
David, in Inverness, deceased (17.36), 3133.
alias Myllar, Donald, Perthshire (1575), 930.
Francis, notary in Dalkeith, son of John
Scott, notary there (1668), 2637, 2702, 2709,
2710, 2779, 2780, 3019; keeper of minute-
book of council and session, 3035, 3058.
Cecil, his daughter, wife of James Brisbane,
3035, 3038.
Janet, also his daughter, wife of Thomas
Ellis, W.S., 3035, .3038.
Sir George, notary (1581), 1030.
George, in Lempitlaw (1593), 1262.
burgess of Lauder (1637), 2203.
(Esoot) Henry, called the (1292-95), 17.
Henry, Northumberland (1.364), 52.
(1527), 3.58.
deceased (1682), 2803.
James, burgess of Dysart, 29 1 .
brother to Thomas Scott of Pitgorno
(1567), 826.
INDEX OF PERSONS
949
Scott, James, in Kirkcaldy (1574), 892.
W.S., notary (ir,98), 3314.
Mr. James, notary (lt)-23), 1918.
James, provost of Irvine (1634), 21.>3.
notary (1643), 2323.
(lepute-clerk of the barony of Ports-
burgh (1655), 2471.
• servitor to Patrick Scott of Langshaw
(1656), 2491, 2518.
notary (1G62), 2557.
servitor to the Duke of Buocleuch anil
Monmouth (1669), 2642, 2704.
servitor to Walter Scott, commissary-
depute of Peebles (1681), 2802.
- Mr. James, sheriEf-clerk of Edinburgh, notary
(1685), 2835, 2920.
- James, in Ulysseshaven (1698), 2975.
servant of Mr. William Calderwood,
advocate (1705), 3019 : (1707), 3035.
- (Escot) John le (1292-95), 17.
- .John (1369), 57 ; Joanna, his wife, nee
Strother.
■ Serjeant and bailie of George, Earl of
Rothes (1481), 183.
[Dunfermline], 289.
notary pulilic (1528), 367.
- Friar .John, prior of the Carmelite Friars,
near Linlithgow (1545), 490. Ste a/so Friars.
- Sir John, chaplain, notary public (1551),
591.
- John, Arbroath (1558), 684.
- - — [Dundee, 1562], 738.
notary public (1564), 771.
- Mr. John, brother to Thomas Scott of Pit-
gorno (1567), 826, 851.
- John, in Bankhead (1576), 933.
St. Andrews (1584), 1082.
in Duddingston (1587), 1146.
in Monze (1592), 1240.
- notary (1590), 1206, 12G2.
in Hamiltoun's Ferme (1605), 14S2.
in Musselburgh (1605), 1489.
brother-german to Walter S. of Allan-
mouth (1607), 1527.
in Lairdlach (1610), 1577.
notary, clerk of regality of Dalkeith
(1646), 2367, 2.S6S, 2419, 2497, 2518, 3019,
3035, 3058 ; Francis, his sod, sf e ■•tijira.
Wright in Edinburgh (1649), 2394.
ser\-itor of John Wilkie, writer (1653),
2435.
servitor to Sir John (iilmour of Craig-
millar, advocate (1656), 2491, 2641.
called of Xewburgh (1650), 2491.
merchant, burgess of Edinburgh (1657),
2508.
- Oliver, in Uregar(1657), 2.505.
- Patrick (1434), notary public. 111.
(1552), 59S.
in Eilinburgh, decea.sed (1598), 1338.
mariner in Dundee (I59S), 1346.
writer in Edinburgh (1646), 2367,
2368.
servitor of John W
2465.
-Ralph (1512), 286.
ilkie. WS. (1655),
William
Robert,
1597;
Scott, Richard Fitz-John (1370), 58 ; Richard, his
son, 58.
Richard, in Musselburgh (1605), 1489.
Mr. Richard, minister of Kirkbean (1678),
2783 ; Katherine, his wife, see Crichton.
Robert (1505), 254.
burgess of Irvine (1551), 586.
■ Mr. Robert, elder, servitor of Mr.
Scott of Elie (1.59S), 3314; Mr.
younger, also servitor there, 3314.
writer in Edinburgh (1610),
Agnes, his wife, see Laing.
• notary, sheriff-clerk of Edinburgh
(1666), 2601.
- Robert, baxter in Leith (1743), 3161.
-Stephen (1580), 1004.
- 'Thom,' or Thomas (1493), 213.
- Thomas, Edinburgh (1562), 734.
resiiling in Congleton (1565), 784.
in Mains of Edington (1589), 1 1 86.
Serjeant of the sheriffdom of Edinburgh
(1603), 1447.
in Haddington, deceased (1608), 1537.
- Mr. Thomas, servitor to Sir John Wemyss
of that Ilk (1609), 1540.
- Thomas, servitor to Earl of Nithsdale (1643),
2330.
dyer in Canongate (1588), 1156, 2457.
notary (1705), 3027.
- Walter, servitor of David C'ollace of Auchin-
farsicht (1586), 1109.
burgess of Edinburgh, and Katherine
Lyell, his wife (1586), 1118.
notary, Tranent (1664), 2580.
commissary-depute of Peebles (1681),
2802.
- William (1322), 30.
(1505), 252.
(1514), 299.
(1534), 397.
Edinburgh (1551), 591.
servitor of Mr. George Freir, notary
public (1556), 662.
[Arbroath, 1559], 696.
vicar of Monze (1592), 1240.
burgess of Edinburgh (1599), 1368.
in Weyndis (1607), 1527.
-Mr. William, minister at Cupar (1611),
1612.
- William, tailor in Bathgate (1615), 1740.
in Newbattle, messenger (1630), 2050.
in Stow (1635), 2168.
in Dalkeith (1658), 2518.
Edinburgh, deceased (1682), 2803.
bailie of Peebles (1687), 2859.
- Agnes, Lady Ardros, grandmother of
Thomas Dishington of Ardros (1598), 3314.
- Elizabeth, wife of Thomas Dishington of
Ardros (1598), 3314.
deceased, relict of James Livingstone
of Manerston (1698), 2974.
- Euphemia, wife of Mr. William Cochrane of
Cowdoun (1636), 2196.
- T-ady Grissel, mother of .Tames, Lonl Borth-
\vick. wife of Walter Cairncross (1593), 1256,
1262, 1.546.
950
CALENDAR OF THE LATNCl CHARTEKS
Seott, Isobella, wife of Johu Betouii of Capilrlra
(157(i), 037.
Isobel, relict of late Andrew Sibbald in
Kinkell (I5!lL'), 124t».
— Dame Magdalene, wife of Sir William 15ruce
of Kinross (171'.')), 3017, 3007.
Marion, iiulweller in Kdinburgb, deceased
(150S), 831, 8S!), 1 238.
Mary, widow of John Short, provost of
Stirling (lO(il), 2o5-J.
. . ., wife of Alexander Arbuthnot of Kno.x
(1600), iO,-.!, 2975.
Scougall (Scougal, Scngal, Scugale, Sougall,
Scughalle, Skougall, Skowgall) of Humbie,
Mr. .John (1657), ioU.
of that Ilk, John (10(14), 1474.
Adam, clothier in Linton (1002), 1423.
George, brothcr-gennan of John of that Ilk
(1604), 1474.
John, collector of the lords of session ( 1 OUl),
1596.
in Ellemfurd (10.30), 2202.
deceased (1683), 2818.
Patrick, bishop of Aberdeen (1008), 2635:
Mr. John and Henry, his sons, 2035.
Robert of, [Newcastle, 1322] 31.
Robert, baker in Haddington (1003), 2573
Thomas, North Berwick (1.550), 661.
William, scjuire (1405), 153.
Margaret of, sistei- of Henry Livingstone of
Manerston (1432), 110.
Thomas of, her younger son, 1 10.
• Margaret, wife of Robert I'olvillc, 442.
Scoular (Skowlar), Gilbert (1550), 640, 047.
Scrabie, or Sorabie, minister at (1677), John
Fraser, M.A., 2774.
Scrimgeonr (Scrynigeour, Scrymgour, Skryni-
geoure) of Ardourmy, James (1560), 796,
1081 , 1 10.3. Sec aho of Glasswell.
• John, his son, 1163. See alsooi Glass-
well,
-of Wester Ballinclio, Thomas (1644), 2352,
2354.
- of Cartmoir, Mr. David (1688), 2860.
- of Dudhope, John (1504), 770.
— ' .Tames, pi'ovost and constable of Dun-
dee (1.58S), 1172: Sir James, 1417, 1443;
deceased, 1603, 1004, 1682, 1782, 2076 (?).
John, his son, constable of Dundee
(1601), 1417, 1663, 1604, 1082, 1743; Sir
John, 1782, 1783, 2076 [.-(V, but ? Sir
James], 2449. See alto Dudhope and
Dundee.
Margaret, his daughter, wife of Sir Thomas
Thomson of Duddingston, 2449.
- of Fordel, David (151U), 277.
- of Fordie, David (1577), 946.
- of Glaster, John (1500), 201.
-of Glasswell and Ardourmy, .Tames (1565),
785, 790, 1081, 1163. ,S'ee of Ardourmy.
Catherine Murray, his mother (1500), 700.
■ John, his son (1584), 1081, 1084, 1417,
1453 ; deceased (1610), 1583.
Gilbert, son of John (1603), 1453.
John (1610), 1583, 1682,
Margaret, his wife, see Wishait.
1680:
Scrimgeonr of Hendirstoun, James (1564), brother
of Johu of Dudho|io, 770.
of Kirkton, Johu (1603), 1442, 1444, 1064,
1744, 2327.
- of Myrcs, James (lOUl), 1422, 1411.
Alexander, Dundee, deceased (1601) 1417:
Margaret, his widow, sfc Anderson.
James, his son, merchant, burgess of Hun-
dee, deceased (1001), 1417, 1442, 1443;
Elizabeth, his widow, wc Symmer.
John, brother of James, merchant, Dundee
(1001), 1417, 1442, 1443.
Mr. Alexander, brother of John (1001),
1417, 1442.
Andrew, brother-german of John Scrim-
geonr of Glasswell (1588), 1103.
Mr. David, chaplain of the Chapel of the
Virgin Mary in Well-gate, Dundee (1504),
770.
Captain David, son of the late Sir John
[? .Tames] S. of Dudhop, knight (1031),
2070.
(iilbert, servant of the Constable of Dundee
(1601), 1417, 1443; brother of John S. of
Kirkton, 1442, 1444, 1004, 1744.
(1003), 1443.
Hugh, servitor to John Spottiswood, arch-
bishop of St. Anilrews (1026), 1982.
James, [Kdinburgh, 1543] 470.
(1584), 1084.
bailie to the Viscount of Dudhope
(1644), 2351, 2352.
John, knight (1434), 111.
Mr. John (1511), 28.3.
John, officer of the burgh of Dumfries (1580),
997.
uncle of John, Viscount Dudhope (1644),
2352, 2354.
Robert, deceased, uncle of James Scrimgeour
of Dudop (1588), 1172; Margaret Campbell,
his wife, daughter of Jonet Hering, Lady
Lnndy, 1172; James, their son and heir,
1172.
Thomas, brother of John Scrimgeour of
Glaswell (1584), 1084, 1103.
in Easter Torbyrne (1010), 1583, 1086.
Captain Thomas (1644), 2351.
Walter (1514), 304.
Captain William, brother-german of John
Scrimgeour of Kirkton (1043), 2327.
Dame .Jean, wife of John (iraham, fiar of
Fintry (1055), 2408.
Magdalene, wife of Mr. .John Ogilvie,
minister of Kinnaird (1003), 1444.
Scrogie, Mr. John, servant of Mr. John Scharpe
(lOOO), 1307 ; advocate (1004), 1408.
Seaforth, Kenneth, [fourtli] Earl of, deceased
(1705), 3018.
Sedlington, John (1530), 408.
Seget, David, citizen of Brechin (1607), 1518.
Selby (Sell)ie, Selbye), Roger, lord of Grindon
(1512), 286.
of Grindon, Robert (1554), 627.
of Grindon Rig, William, county Durham
(1554), 627 ; Anne, his wife, 627 ; John, his
father, 627.
INDEX OF PERSONS
051
Sclby of Grindon Rigg, Margaret, widow (1652),
2420.
of Twiaill, John (1491), 20G, 207, 209.
of Twisel (Twisliill), John, senior (1554),
G27 ; Alexander, hia son, G27.
John, junior, 027.
John, [Nortluimberland, 1535] 400.
of Uerwick (1579), 082-84.
Oliver, clerk [Northumberland, 1535], 400.
Roger (1510), 312.
of Norham |)arish, deceased (10.31),
2084 ; Margery Selby, hi.s relict, 2084, 2090.
Selkirk, Earl of, William Douglas (1057), 2507 ;
(1059), 2532; xee also Hamilton; Aune,
Duchess of Hamilton, his wife, see Hamilton.
Selkirk (.Selcreik, Selkrig), David, servant to the
laird of Lundin (1701 ), 2992.
James, in Newtown of Fustcastle (1582),
1052.
servitor of John Wood iu Dairy (1G41),
2286.
John, precentor in church of South Leith
(1711), 30GO.
Mr. Matliew, chaplain (1543), 482.
Thomas (148:{), 188.
William, notary [>ublic (1543), 471.
Sellar, William (15:i4). 393.
Sempill (8<_'mple), William, [second] Lord, sheriff
of Renfrew (1545), 5U0, 580.
- Robert, [third] Lord (1550). 039, 721.
Robert, [seventh] Lord (lG5:i), 2440, 2441.
Sempill (Sempil, Somple, Simple, Simpline, Sympill,
Symple, Symeple, Synipil) of Auchinbothie,
Cuthbert, sheriiT-depute of Renfrew (1575),
910.
of Beltries, Sir James, deceased (1G2G),
1971.
Robert, his .?on and heir, 1971, 2307,
2440.
of Boghousc, Cuthbert (1551), 686, 736.
of Bruntsshiells, William, sheriff-depute of
Renfrew (1605), 1487, 1008.
of Craigbaitt, Brise, sheriff-depute (1622),
1914.
of Eliotstoun, John, sheriff of Renfrew
(1420), 105 ; Robert, his son and heir, 105.
of Fold wood, Rol>ert, liar (1592), 12."i0.
■ John, apparent (1049), 23S7, 23SS.
of (Ireinsyde, Thomas, ])rebeiiilary of the
collegiate church of Semple (ll'i20), 1971.
of MiUbank, James, sheriff-dejiute of Ren-
frew (1000), 1494.
Alexander, sherilf-clerk of Renfrew, notary
(1G22), 1914.
Mr. Andrew, minister at Bnnliill (1G29),
2038.
Andrew, writer in Renfrew (1G53), 2440.
Hugh, in Boghouse (1057), 2515.
James (1497), 234
(Simpline) .Tohn (1511), 279, 280.
John (1545), 500-503.
John, W.S. (1647), 2380, 2.3S8, 2389.
servitor to Lord Cochrane (1653),
2440.
Paisley, deceased (1650), 24S0 ; Mar-
garet, his relict, now wife of John Adam,
see Snodgrass ; Janet, their daughter, wife
of Patrick Ralstoun in Bradheid of Ralstoun,
2480.
Sempill, John, notary, sheriff-clerk of Dumbarton
(1658), 2528.
Patrick, burgess of I'aisley (1603), 1432.
Robert, notary (1G03), 1432.
William, elder (1344), 39.
Grizel, Lady of Steuhouse (15G9), 844.
Jean, deceased, wife of John Bontein of
Ardoch (1G37), 2199.
Margaret, wife of Robert Crawfurd of Kil-
biruie, 263.
wife of John Tait, tailor, burgess of
Edinburgh (1643), 2331.
Seres, Alexander, in St. Andrews, deceased (15C9),
849.
Robert, younger, notary public (1512), 29u,
310.
Thomas, younger, notary public (1518),
314.
Sergeand, James (1488), 198.
Setou (Seitoune), jirovost of the church of (1547),
John Williamson, 485, 52S.
Seton, George, [fourth] Lord (1.546), 517.
Seton (Seaton, ,Seatone, Soatoun, Seitoun, Setoun,
Setoune, Settoun, Seytone, Seytoun) of Aber-
corn. Sir Walter (1G70), 2701, 2834.
of Auehinhnif, John (1570), 850, 1337,
Helen, his wife, sec Ur<|uhart.
Alexander, his younger son, 1337.
Geor<;e, his eldest son and heir-apparent,
1337.
of Balbirnie, John (1539), 429.
of Blackh.all, Alexander (1738), 3138, 3139.
of Fawside, Mr. James (1G15), 1727.
of Gargunnock, Mr. Alexander (1623), 193G ;
Marion, his wife, see Maule ; Alexander,
their son and heir. I93(i.
of Kylesmuir, Sir William, 1489(0, of
Milfuir(lOlU), 1583 ; 1759, 1898, 2122.
of Lathrisk (Louthrcsk), John (14S9), 203,
282.
John (1546), 517, 675.
John, apparent (1586), 1 128.
of Meldrum, Alexander (1597), 1337.
of Northrig, Alexander (1501), 720; de-
ceased, 1398 ; Janet, his wife, w,- Sinclair.
John, burgess of Haddington, deceased, his
son (10<I0), 1398.
Alexander, also burgess there, son of John,
1398.
of Northrig, Thomas (1600), 1398.
of Olivestob, Thomas, brother-german of
George, Earl of Wintoii (1620), 1833.
of Rumgally, William (1539), 429.
in St. Germains, Archib.ald, 517 ; George,
his son ( 1 546), 5 1 7.
of St. Germnins, John, brother-german of
George, Earl of Winton (1620), 1833; Mar-
garet, his wife, -ice Kellie.
(ieorge, deccaseil (1732). 3126.
George, his nephew, 3 1 20.
of Schethi'n, (ieorge (1049). 2.396.
William, his son and heir, 2396, 24o0,
2404, 2405 ; deceased (1650), 2409.
952
CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS
Seton of Touch, etc., Sir Reginald M'Donald
Stewart, sheriff of Stirling (I8S7), 3311.
of Tullibodie, John, deceased, brother of
Mr. Alexander Seton of Garguunock (1623),
1936.
of Urquhart, Alexander, senator of the
College of Justice (1592), 1231 ; provost of
Elgin (loitS), 1259 ; Lord Fyvie(1602), 3314.
See Dunfermline, Earl of.
of Windygowl, Robert (1666), 2608.
Alexander (I5O0), 240.
Mr. Alexander, chancellor of Aberdeen
(1585), 1100.
(1614), 1714.
Alexander, burgess of Haddington (1616),
1759 ; Alexander, his sou and heir, 1759.
in Newgate, Haddington ( 1 69:i), 2909.
servitor to John Gibson, writer in
Edinburgh (1694), 2920.
Arthur, in Ardoonan (1597), 13:i7.
Christopher (CristcUo), brother-gernian of
John .S. of Lathrisk, 429 (?) ; (1546), 524, 075.
Mr. David, B.A., 15.
Francis, deceased, brother-gennau of late
George Seton of St. Germain's (1732), 312li;
George, his son, .see of St. Germains, 3126.
Francis, weaver in Tlnirso (1753), 3196.
Mr. George (1547), 524, 535.
. chancellor of Aberdeen (1597), 1337.
tutor of Meldrum (1613), 1694.
of the University of Cambridge (1620),
1833.
George, deceased, brother of Mr. Alexander
Seton of Gargunnnck (1623), 1936.
Mr. George, brother german of William
Seton of Schethin (1649), 2404, 2405.
George, baker, Edinburgh (1082), 2803.
Henry (1529), 375.
servant of Henry Durie of that Ilk
(1565), 795.
James, ' sheriff of Fife ' (1545), 504.
Mr. James, brother of Mr. Alexander Seton
(1614), 1714.
(1618), 1809.
James, dece.ased (1682), 2803.
John, knight (1424), 101.
in Kirkton of Bourtie (1507), 1337.
Robert, in Tranent (1646), 2362.
merchant in Burntisland (1708), 3047.
writer in Kdinburgh (1746), 3166.
Walter, burgess of Haddington (1622), 191.5.
William, in Cutt.nui (1570), 850.
Mr. William, notary (1570), S50.
at mill of Balcarn (1597), 1337.
in Corstorphinc, deceased (1655), 246!'.
Barbara, relict of John Clappertou (1618),
1805.
Christina, wife of Alexander Mortoun of
Randerston (1545), 500, 524, 675.
Dame Margaret, wife of Robert Logan of
Restalrig (1550), 566.
Sliaftoof Newcastle, Mark (1653), 2430 ; Jane, his
daughter, wife of William Strother of Kirk-
newton, 2430.
Shand, John, servitor to Mr. John Rollok, advo-
cate (1041), 2285.
Shank (Schank), Mr. Alexander, factor for Thomas,
Earl of Strathmore (1735), 3129.
Shanks (Schankis), John, flesher, burgess of
Culross (1596), 1317.
Robert, [Nether Gogar] 566, 999.
Sharp (Schairp, Scharp, Scharpe, Scherpe, Sherp)
of Houston, M.ijor William, deceased (1687),
2852 ; John, his eldest son, deceased, 2852.
Thomas, brother and heir of John,
2852.
of Pitgober, John (1569), 843, 887, 1070;
Jonet, his daughter (1613), 1670.
of Scotscraig, Sir William (1730), 3115;
Colonel William, his grandson, 3115.
of Stonyhill, Sir William, keeper of the
Signet (166S), 2639, 2755.
Henrv, in Abernethy, decc.asetl (1629),
2043.
we.aver, burgess of Perth (1631), 2079-
81.
James, archbishop of St. Andrews (1662),
2504, 27S6, 3115.
.lohn, servitor to David Balfour of Inchyrie
(1581), 1026.
Mr. John, advocate (1595), 1294, 1397;
Mr. John, his son, 1294.
John, burgess of Stirling (16ii2), 1427.
in Stirling (16U4), 1466.
in Ayr (1610), 1590.
in Nunland (1022), 1915.
Friar I'iitrick. .See Friars.
■ William (1553), 614.
minister of Tungland (1614), 1698.
A.M., notary (1634), 21.52.
in Aberdeen (1694), 2921.
merchant in Crieff (1748), 3175.
Seharpro, William (1566), 801.
.Shaw (.Schaw, Scliawe) of Bally Walter, Patrick
(1610), 1.582.
of Bargarrane, Robert, younger (1596), 1307,
1389; of B. (1613), 1081, 1780, 1914;
William, his son (1613), 1681, 1780, 1914.
John (1635), 2161.
of Dordaroch, Robert (1685), 2836.
of Greenock, John, son of Alexander S. of
Sauchie, *ee in/'m (1542), 463, 022, 674,
68.3, 721, 736, ISIO, 811, 820,821, 823, 1265,
1272; deceased (1594), 1285, 1307, 1333,
1,389, 1530, 1681, 2271.
Isobella. his ehlest daughter, 1272 ; wife of
G.ivin Linds,ay, 1333, 2031, 2271.
Jean, his daughter, 1265; P.atrick, his son,
see of Kelsoland : and John and Mungo,
also his sons, 1376, 1389.
— of Greenock, James, his son and heir (1594),
449, 1285, 1294, 1307, 1376, 1389, 1499,
1,501, 1530, 1681, 1780: deceased (1620),
1848, 1914, 2082, 2271 ; Margaret, his wife,
see Montgomery of Hesilhead ; Mr. Robert,
his son (1017), 1848, 1914.
John, his son and heir (1613), 1681 ;
of G., 1848, 1914, 2031, 2082, 2111, 2161,
216.3, 2241, 2392, 2397, 2456, 2458, 2515,
2659, 2769 ; Helen, his wife, see Houston ;
Margaret, his daughter, wife of Alexander,
Lord Blantyre (1649), 2397, 2401.
INDEX OF PERSONS
953
Shaw of Greenock, Jolin, younger (1G;18), 2241,
2392, 2515; Sir John (1661), 2554, 2560,
2769 : of G., burgess of Ayr, 2784, 2855 ;
knight baronet (1687), 2857; deceased
(1694), 2916, 2919.
Sir John, second baronet (1677), 2769;
2916, 2919 ; Helen, his wife, see Nicolson.
Sir John, third baronet (1725), 3101.
of Kelsoland, Patrick, son of John S. of
Greenock (1594), 1272, 2031, 2082, 2083,
2246.
of Knockhill, William (1597), 1329 ; James,
his son, 1329.
George, liar (1597), 1329.
of Lethangy, William (1619), 1816; Eu-
phemia, his wife, nee Auchmuty.
John, fiar, their son, 1816, 2098;
Isabella, his wife, sec Bruce of Hlairhall.
of Sauchie, John (1483), 192.
Ale.xander (1539), 437, 4.39, 440, 44.3,
444, 44<), 4.50, 463, 622, 674, 6S3, 721, 736,
755 ; Elizabeth, his wife, see Cunningham.
John, their son, see Shaw of Greenock.
Janet, their daughter, 755.
James (1554), G22, 674.
James, apparent (1 576), 937; Sir James,
deceased, 1914.
Sir John (1622), 1903.
of Spango, Mr. William, son of .John .Shaw
of Greenock (1593), 1272, 1376.
Alexander ( 1497), 234.
David (1542), 463.
George, [Kilmaurs, 1562] 745.
Mr. Henry, prebendary of Abernethy (1572).
S6S, 934.
James of, squire (1385), 68.
James, burgess of Edinburgh, deceased
(1591), 1212 ; James, his son and heir, 1212.
son of John Shaw of Greenock (1597),
1333.
shoem.aker in the Pottcrrow (1599),
1366, 1369.
in Edinburgh (IGOO). 1402.
brother-gemian of William Shaw of
Lathangy (1619), 1S16.
in Whiteleys, deceased (1631), 2082.
brother-german of .John Shaw of Bal-
garrane (1635), 2101.
servant to John Shaw of Greenock
(1654), 2456.
writer in Eilinburgh (1703). 3005.
.John of, squire (13S5), 68.
John, brother of Alexander of Sauchie (1540),
443.
(1553), 604.
brother of .James Shaw of Greenock
(1599), 1376, 1389, 1499, 1.501.
stabler in Edinburgh (1609), 1554.
notary (1609), 1563, 1587.
in Coldounheidis (1015), 1740.
notary in Klairquhan (1620), 1850.
1879, 1928, '19.54, 1957,2195.
in Bristo (1629), 2027.
■ b.-iilie-dppute <if Carrick (16371, 2226.
Mr. John, minister of South Leith (1711),
3060.
Shaw, Michael, servant of Mr. John Spens (1557),
662.
in Dalkeith (1634), 2148.
Mungo, brother of .James Shaw of Greenock
(1599), 1376, 1389.
Patrick, servant of James Douglas, com-
mendator of Melrose (1590), 1196.
Quentin, in Straiten (1620), 1847.
Robert, brother of John Shaw of Greenock
(1562), 736, 821 (?).
Simon, succentor, Dunkeld (1542), 460, 572.
Symon, canon of Glasgow (1557), 668, 3313.
William, Gullane (1550), 570, 610, 620, 679;
deceased, 1178, 1179,2335.
Mr. William, jirovost of the church of Aber-
nethy (1.553), 607, 068, 711, 331.3.
William, servant of John .Shaw of Greenock
(1622), 1914.
servitor to William, Earl of Morton
(1630), 207.3.
(1632), 2111.
merchant in Edinburgh (1639), 2260.
Elizabeth, wife of Hugh, Viscount Mont-
gomery of Airds(1610),1582 ; deceased, 2246.
Dame Helen (1530), 380.
relict of James, late Lord Colville
of Culrosa (1630), 2060.
Marjory, wife of John Eraser of Erogie
(1685), 2836, .3092.
Shearar (Scherar, Scheirar, Sherar, Shirrar), Alex-
ander, tenant in DrummuUiug, etc. (1562),
746, 810, 1376.
Hector, in Drummulling (1600), 13S9.
.John, in Drummulling, etc. (1599), 1376.
Matthew, in Houston, and Thomas, hia son
(1613), 1681.
Nicolas, sheriff-depute of Ayrshire (1553),
555, 599, 603, 608.
Patrick, servitor to George, Earl Marischal
(1677), 2764, 2765.
Walter, in Drummulling (1562), 740, 1376,
1.389.
Shedd (Sched), Alexander, in Water of Leith,
deceased (1701), 2990.
.Janet, wife of late David Home in Leith
(1655), 2470.
Margaret, wife of John Smeaton (1655),
2470.
Sheilgreen (Schilgrene), Patrick, in Gnlhtne (1592),
1244.
Shelley (ShcUe), P.obert (1414), 95.
Sheppard, Isabel, of Alnwick (1589), 1194 ; Mary,
alia-! Forster, her daughter, 1 194.
Shepherd (Schiphert, Schiphird. Shippert, Ship-
hird), Andrew, baker, Dundee (1616),
174.3.
Arthur, officer of Dundee (1695), 29.30.
.John, servant of .lames Scott in Ulysses-
haven (1698). 297.5.
Lachlan, writer in Dundee (1705), 3o2.3.
Shettleton (Scheitletoune), Janet, in Ratho (1655),
2476.
Shewan (Schewan, Schewane), John, in Brechin
(1607). 1515-17.
Thomas, notary (1622), 1905, 2034, 2065,
2067, 2216.
6e
95-i
CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS
Shewan, William, notary public (1505), 785, 884,
929, 105:?, 1084.
Shield (Seheilil), Adam, servitor to John, Earl of
Mar (1617), 1787.
Shiell (Scheil, Scheill, Scheie), George, in the
Scheilfald (1570), 941.
George, weaver iu Melrose (1682), 2812;
John, his son, 2812.
(Scheie) Malcolm of (1455), 139.
William (looU), 564.
Edinburgh (1503), 758.
Dalkeith (1627), 2(101; Margaret
Darling, his mother, deceased, 2001.
(1654), 2455.
Shiellie (Scheillie), James, Serjeant of the Canon-
gate (1609), 1545.
Shiells (Scheills), William of, notary public (1471),
212.
Shillington (Schillingtoun), Herbert, in New-
Abbey (1607), 1522.
Shireff, George, servitor to James M'Lnrge,
merchant in Edinburgh (1693), 2913.
Shirlaw (Scherinlaw, Solniilaw, Schyrilaw),
William, in Bogan green of Coldingham
(1577), 951, 1U76 ; Jouet, his spouse, .see Kay.
William, Bogan green of Coldingham (1008),
1534, 1902; Beatrix Bisset, his spouse, 1534 ;
William, his son and heir (1022), 1902.
Thomas, in 'the Burne ' (1539). 433.
William, in Xorthtield (1609), 2651.
Shitlington (Schitlingtou, Sitlingtoun), Gilbert
(1570), 936.
Herbert, iu New Abbey (1012), 1050.
John, in Crawfordston (1657), 2499.
Shore (Schoir), Andrew, Dundee (1502), 741.
Shoreswood (Schoriswood) of Baitshiell, Mr.
Richard (1576), 94.3.
• James, vicar of Linton (1543), 476.
Short (Schoirte, Schort), James (1597), 1336;
Christian, his wife. .«< Cowan.
James, merchant, burgess of Stirling (1613),
1691, 1692 ; Agnes, his wife, see Cowan.
tailor, burgess of Burntisland (1031),
2095.
John, provost of Stirling, deceased (1657),
2.'>0S, 2552 ; Mary, his widow, see Scott.
Alex.inder, his eldest son, 2508, 2552.
Margaret, his eldest daughter, wife of
William Stirling of Herbertshire, 2508.
Robert (1.505), 25.S.
notary (1602), 1423.
Shorthouse (.Schorthous, Schortus), David, in
Culross(1586), 1125.
• ■ — - Robert, member of the convent of Inch-
mahome (1573), 881.
at Tvnninghame (1604), 1474.
Edn,W (1614), 1714.
Sir William, chaplain (1519), 317.
Shuter, Richard, servant to Elizabeth, Duchess
of Lauderdale (1692). 2893.
Sibbald (Sibbelt, Sibbett, Sybbald) of Rankeillor,
James (15.39), 429, 4.=i4', 535.
Alexander (1586). 1128, 113.3, 1135,
1137: Thomas, his son (1586), 1135.
Andrew, his son and apparent heir (1586),
1128.
Sibbald, Alexander (1524), 340.
Mr. Alexander, bailie of St. Andrews (1572),
871.
Alexander (1593), 1260.
Mr. Alexander, deceased, minister at Dun-
donald (1627), 1988; Jean, his wife, see
Wallace ; George, their son, 198S.
Andrew, servitor of Andrew Murray of
Arngosk (lo7S), 961 ; probably the sameas — •
in Kinkell, deceased (1592), 1240;
Isobel, his relict, see Scott ; Patrick, their
eldest son, 1240.
Cuthbert, in Dysart (1642), 2316.
David (1538), 419.
Henry, [Cupar, 1510] 276.
(1514), sheriff-depute of Fife, 30O.
John, ' mayor ' [marusj on the east side of
the water of Eden, Fife (14S1), 1S2.
reader .at the church of Leith (1623),
1933.
Robert, in Kennoquhie (1615), 1723; Mr.
James, his son, 1723.
William, in Cambuskenneth (1581), 1026,
1188; Alexander, his son and heir (1589),
1188.
servitor of Lord Colville (1611), 1019,
1676.
in Edinburgh Castle (1671). 2671.
Margaret, wife of Robert Lundie, burgess of
Dysart (1082), 2804.
Sime (Sim, Sym, Syme), Mr. Alexander, advocate
(1607), 1510.
Alexander, writer in Edinburgh ( 1 729),
3113.
clerk to Alexander Stuart, C.S. (1753),
3194.
Andrew, at the fulling mill of Innerbua
(1578), 959.
Henry, portioner of Auchtermuchty (1622),
1912, 2256.
John, in P^dinburgh, deceased (1608), 1538.
in Dalmellington (1093), 291 1.
writer in Edinburgh (1749), 3177.
William, deceased (1028), 2012.
Mr. William, writer (1643), 2319, 2376.
writer iu Edinburgh (1647), 2376.
Helen, wife of George U\iucan, portioner of
Auchtermuchty (1639), 225().
Margaret, relict of Malcolm Mackay in
Brumage (10.32), 2113.
Simon (Symon), .John, in the Isle of .Stronsay
(1657), 2,502.
.Simonson (Symondsone, Symonson), George,
Serjeant, Inverness (1530), 4()3.
Richard (1388), 80.
Simson (Simpson, Simsone, Symesone, Sympsone,
Symsou, Symsnne, Symsoun) of I5amance,
John, bailie of C'romarti' (1645), 2356.
of Craighous, Laurence (1017). 1774.
of Feddinche. William (1642), 2316.
of Monturpie, David, b.ailie of Dysart (1631),
2097.
of Smetoun, David, elder (1617), 1761.
Adam, notary (1639), 2252.
Mr. Alexander, notary public (1529), 375.
Alexander, notary public (1540), 446.
INDEX OF PERSONS
955
Simson, Alexander, junior, notary (1540), 446,
491.
notary, clerk of the constaliulary of
Haddington, 080 (?); (1583), 1064,1109,1163.
mealman, burgess of Dysart (1617),
1761 ; baihcof D., 2097.
in Bo'ness (1637), 2217.
in Corshous (1044), 2349.
deceased, merchant in Edinburgh
(1692), 2902 ; Andrew, his son, 2902.
writer in Edinburgh (169S), 2973,
2979.
Andrew, notary public (1513), 291.
. (1514), 299.
in Auldliston (1546), 506.
Mr. Andrew, pedagogue of the Grammar
School of Perth (1557), 673 ; Violet, his
spou.se, see Adanison.
Andrew, clerk of Anstruther Easter (1660),
2544 ; notary, 2073, 2950 (?).
Archibald, burgess of Dysart (1587), 1137.
Mr. Archibald, minister at Dalkeith (1598),
1.359, 1457.
Arebib.alu, in Gourock (1641), 229S.
in Dalkeith (1068), 2037.
David, in Southhook (I5S5), 1102.
burgess of Dysart (1587), 1137, 3314 ;
Elizabeth, his wife, see Clerk.
younger in Coit (1004), 1472.
elder, bailie of Dysart (1023), 1924.
George, in Dalkeith (1668). 2637.
Gideon, servant to George Home of Wedder-
burn (1609), 2051.
Sir James, chaplain (1505), 251.
James (1512), 287.
Mr. .James, chaplain, 292.
James (1541), 457; Agnes, his intended
wife, see Greenlaw.
prebendary of St. Salvator's Church,
St. Andrews (1569), 840.
reader at Innerbervie (1571), 860 ; at
Kinneflf (1.581), 1023, 1110.
in Gourock (1641), 2298.
in Kelso (1081), 2802.
• merchant in Falkirk (1097), 2953,
in Lasswade (1723), 3099.
merchant in Falkirk (1S37), 3311.
John (1453), 137.
M.A. (1481), notary public, 182, 183.
canon of St. Andrews (1560), 809.
. burgess of Crail (1579), 981.
(1580), 1004.
notary (1.383), 1061, 1064.
(1012), 1006.
uncle of Katherine Simson, relict of
John Matheson, carpenter in Dalkeith (1622),
1909, 2002.
■ deceased (1628), 2022.
^ merchant in Edinburgh (1652), 2421.
— elder, in Dalkeith (1656), 2493.
servant of Sir John Shaw of Greenock
(1662), 2500.
'garnerer' in Wedderburn (1669),
2651.
- Malcolm, Serjeant, Lanark (1568), 836.
- Sir Matthew, chaplain (1513), 292.
Simson, Robert, or ' Bogside' (1523), 342.
mUler (1617), 1773.
Thomas, sherifT of Fife (1481), 182.
[St. Andrews] 199.
(1512), 288.
(1610), 1578; Marion, bis daughter,
wife of .John Cass, butcher in Dalkeith,
1.578.
in Dryburnford (1626), 1975.
' carpenter, Edinburgh, deceased (1628),
2012.
in Dalkeith (1635), 2167, 2170, 2491 ;
Cristina, his wife, see Pow ; John, their son,
2170, 2491.
Mr. Thomas, notary (1696), 2942.
William, [St. Andrews] 199.
[St. Andrews] 331; Margaret, his
daughter (1522), 331.
Edinburgh (1545), 492.
in Falkirk (1837), 3311.
.Janet, in Lanark (1602), 1429.
Katherine, relict of John Matheson, car-
penter in Dalkeith (1622), 1909.
Margaret, wife of Adam Johnston, burgess
of Edinburgh, 287, 292.
Coldingham, wife of Hercules King
(1584), 1076.
wife of .James Guthrie, mariner, bur-
gess of Dysart (1 631), 2090.
Sinclair (St. Clare), John, [seventh] Lord (1640),
2283.
[Henry, eighth] Lord (1686), 2846.
Sinclair ('de Sancto C'laro,' Sincklar, Sinckler,
Sinclar, Sinclare, Sincleir, Sincler, Sincular,
St. Clair, St. Clare, Synclare) of Achuif (or
Achnif), William, deceased (1630), 2055;
Andrew, his son, 2055.
of Asserie, James (1666), 2603 ; George, his
son, 2603.
of Blans, David (1583), 1061, 1163.
of Duren, James (1753), 3190.
of Hermandston, John, knight (1393-7),
379.
John (1420), 98, 113.
of Latheron, Alexander, son of late George
Sinclair of Mey (1634), 2159.
of Langformacus, Robert (1603), 1452.
Mr. Robert (1000), 2610.
of Mey, George, deceased (1634), 2159:
Alexander, his son, see of Latheron.
of Murkill, Sir James (1059), 2537, 2815,
2817.
of Pitcairns, Oliver (1550), 564, 600;
Katherine, his wife, see Bellenden.
of Rapness, George (16.34), 2137, 2138 ;
(1637), 2205.
of Roslin, Oliver, knight, 418.
Mr. Henry, his son (1537), 418, 428 ; James,
also his son, 418.
of Roslin, William (1550), 564.
Oliver, his son (1550), 564 ; Mr. Alexander,
brother of Oliver, 564.
of Tothorp or Tolhoip, William (1620),
1830, 2502.
Sir Adam, prebendary of White-house
(1552), 600.
956
CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS
Sinclair (.Siucular), Alexander ( 1478), 170.
Mr. Alexaiuler, rector of I'eutlaml, 3:i9.
Alexander, in Ballincreif (l.>61), 7'2G, 1004.
— in Straiton (1015), 1742.
Archibald, in mill of Aberncbil (1755), 3198.
David, in Lambden (1040), 2373.
Heorge (1490), 2U4.
Mr. (ieorge, brother-german of Mr. Jobn
Sinclair at Dclpli (lOS.')), 2S38. [Anthur of
Satan's Innsihli. World Uiscfivered, etc.]
George, bailie of Edinbnrgb (1087), 2849.
Henry, in Ardoch (1530), 407; Beatrice,
his spouse, see Cbisliolm,
notary, and depute-director of Chancery
(1573), 885.
Colonel Henry (1650), 2478.
Henry, servitor to Mr. David Monro in
Reay (1000), 2003.
Hugh, Orkney (1625), 1963 ; James, his son,
1903.
James (1550), 564.
brother-german of Robert Sinclair of
Langforniacus (1003), 1452.
(1027), 1997.
John of (1434), 113.
John (1522), 341.
Sir John, prebendary of Corstuijihiiie (1537),
418.
Mr. John, sheriff-depute of Edinburgh
(1564), 774 ; James, his son, 766, 774.
John, baker, burgess of Edinburgh (1565),
794.
notary (1600), 1397; commissary of
Dunblane (1013), 1091, 1092.
Ayrshire (1024), 1957.
Serjeant of North Berwick (1050),
2414.
Mr. John, lately minister at Ormiston, now
at Delph (1085), 2838: Christian, his wife,
gee Fleming ; Mr. Patrick, their son, 2838.
Captain Laurence, in D\sart (10:i5), 2170.
Robert, vicar of Aberlady (1585), 1092.
servitor to Michael Balfour of Mon-
quhany (1589), 1177.
-Mr. Samuel, minister at Langton (1611),
1018.
-Thomas, [Haddington, 1501] 720.
writer of the Privy Seal (1565), 794;
Henry, his son, 794
- Walter of. knight (1393-7), 379.
- Mr. William, rector of Olrig (1557), 682.
- William, Caithness (1557), 082.
notary (1010), 1573, 1030.
bailie of barony of Broughton (1632),
2112.
servant of John, Earl of Haddington
(16.54), 2454.
in Bristo (16.56), 2477.
president of the Royal Company of
Archers (1771), 3232.
- Isobel, wife of Duncan Scnllay in Hagar and
of Hermonsgarth (1620), 1837, 2004, 2077.
- .Janet, wife of Alexander Seton of Northrig
(1.161), 720.
wife of .Tames, eldest son of .Tames Rae,
burgess of Edinburgh (1631), 2080, 2094.
Sinclair, Margaret, wife of Malcolm Fea in Smitli
Strynie (1025), 1903.
Marion, wife of George Home of Wedderburu
(1470), 162.
Mariota, wife of John Hepburn in Hadding-
ton (1.50I), 726.
.Siugeor, Alexander, servitor of .Andrew Graham
in Craigie (1624), 1942.
Sives, George, in West Fenton (1565), 784.
William, in \\'c3t Fenton (1505), 784. ('/.
Chivas.
Siward (Siunarde), Sir Richard, lord of Kellie
(1260), 8.
Skaulate. Thomas (1469), 100.
Skeddowie or Skaidwie, Robert, Newbattle, de-
ceased (15S4), 1U85.
Skelding, Thomas, officer in Dunbar (1617), 1774,
1775.
Skeldy, James, Edinburgh (1552), 602.
Skene (Skeen, Skein, Skeine, Skeyne), Adam
(1.502), 244.
.Sir John, clerk register (1594), 449.
Mr, John, writer (1011), 3314; clerk of
session, 1939.
John, in Barnclnith (1096), 2947.
Mr. Patrick, burgess of Aberdeen (1594),
1275.
William, macer of Edinburgh (1687), 2852.
Janet, wife of Major John Home of Carill-
syd (16.56), 2481.
Jean, wife of Mr. William Scott of Elie
(1.598), 3314.
Skinner (Skynner), David, notary public (1594),
1277, 1.571, 1705.
.Tames, in Middle Monynet (1501), 728;
Margaret, his wife, see Grieve.
Skirving (Skirvein, Skirven, Skyrving) of Over
Keith, Richard (1051), 2420; William, his
son, 2420.
of Plewlandhill, James, 767, 885 ; Margaret,
his wife, see Wedderat,
William, his son (1504), 707, 885.
Henry, deceased, 2420.
James, his son (1035), 2171, 2180,
2420.
.Tames, younger (1651), 242ii.
Archibald, canon of St. Andrews (1566),
809.
Gilbert, in Gilkerstoun (1635), 2180.
William, in Ewingstoun (1651), 2420.
Skolloph, Andrew (1616), 1749.
Skollow, Edward, Inverbervie (1589), 1184. Cf.
Scollay.
Slamannan Mure, minister at (1623), Mr. Thomas
Ambrose, 1920.
Slater (Sclater, Sclaitter, Sklaiter, Sklater), An-
drew, bailie of Edinburgh (1568), 833.
Andrew, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh
(1580), 996; bailie (1586), 1112, 1131.
Robert, in Paisley, deceased (1657), 2504,
2512, 2513.
friar Thomas. See Friars.
William, Edinburgh, 147, 176.
bailie of Edinburgh (1503), 759.
Slaujhter (Slochter), John (1550), 559.
Sleichtouu, Ralph, Englishman (1601), 1416.
INDEX OF PERSONS
957
Sleigh (SIcycb, Sleicli, Sliecb) uf Glcngi-lt, Mr.
John, bailie of Haddington (KiOO), 2880.
Oeoige (l.J3!l), 430.
■ servant of James Eig of Carherry
(1598), 1303.
in Nevvbigging, deceased (1609), l.JOl.
— — John, burgess of Haddington (1632), 2121.
younger, jirovost of Haddington (lOSO).
2794 ;"(16S3), 2818 ; Mr. John, his son, 2794,
2818.
Patrick, servitor to John Smith, clerk of
Haddington (1690), 2886; notary (1697),
2965, 3077.
■ Kobert, bailie of Haddington (1697), 2965.
Sleswig-Holstein, Duke of, Augustus, heir of
Norway (1065), 2.589.
.Sloan (Slowane), George, merchant in Dalmelling-
ton (1717), 3084,
William (1521), .■?28.
Small (Smale, Smaill), Alan, 29.
Alexander, citizen of St. Andrews (1469),
157.
Sir Andrew, chaplain, 157.
John, ill Falkirk (1030), 2053.
William, bailie of Ivlinbiirgh (1592), 1247.
Small (Smal), Adam, in Edinburgh, deceased
(1598), 1339.
Alexander, burgess of Jedburgh (1495),
225.
James, in Grange (1627), 1992.
John, macer of the court of session (1778),
3246.
Patrick, W.S. (1022), 1903.
Sir Robert, chaplain (1502), 243.
Margaret, relict of John White of Brunt-
scholls (1680), 2790.
Smart (Smert), Alexander, in Tain (101 1), 1022.
messenger (1090), 2884.
Dionisins, burgess of Newburgh (1000),
1500 ; Patrick, his son, 1500.
George, baker in Musselburgh (1686), 2847.
James (1569), 839.
servant to George Pautoun, miller.
Forthar Mill (1656), 2485.
writer in Edinburgh (1705), 3019;
(1707), 3035.
- John, Fife (1.545), 504, 524.
burgess of Newburgh (1588), 1 161.
in Tain (1011), 1622.
John, notary (1072), 2691.
Peter, elder, in St. Andrews (1479), 174:
Katryn, his spouse, see Williamson.
Alison, wife of John Braid in Kilquhis
(1022), 1912.
Smeaton (Smetonn, Smeiton), David, barber and
wigmaker in Leith (1759), 3208.
John, baker in Leith, deceased (1055), 2470 ;
Marg.aret Shed, his first wife, 2470 ; Chris-
tian Crawford, his second wife, deceased,
2470.
Janet, daughter of John and Margaret, 2470.
Patrick, son and heir of John and Christian,
2470.
John, clerk in custom-house of Edinburgh
(1759), .H20S.
Mr. Walter, notary public (1564), 770.
Smibert (Smcbeard, Snieberd, .Sniebeird, Smebird,
Smeithberd), Sir Alexander, cauou of Holy rood
(1.J.52), 000.
Bartholomew, Gullane (1562), 744, 1 178.
David, a/ias Laird (1580), 995.
John (1534), 397.
Richard (1322), 30.
William, GulLine (1519), 316, .)70, 620.
— - Christina, Gullane (1562), 744.
Smiddicgrecn, Lady (1715), 3078.
Sinirle, John, servitor of Margaret Kennedy, lady
of Carleton (1065), 2595.
Smith (.Smitlie, Smyth, Smythe, iSmytht) of Braco,
Patrick (1037), 220.">, 223.3, 22.3.5, 261 1.
of Grottall, Sir John, provost of Edinburgh
(1646), 2309.
of Hiiip, John (1666), 2611.
of Whitehill, Mr. James (1702), 3000, 3003.
Alexander, citizen of St. Andrews (1572),
871.
alias Broun, Alexander, in Langtoun (1577),
950.
Alexander, burgess of Cupar (1602), 429.
in Baldovan (1644), 2351.
in Sornliill (1052), 2425.
tailor in Montrose (1079), 2788.
Edinburgh (1682), 2803.
writer, burgess of Haddington (1685),
2838.
bailie of Haddington (1689), 2875,
2870 ; dean of guild, 2880.
Andrew, Ayrshire ( 1-155), 139.
[Cupar], 270.
— [Kilmaiirs, 1501], 730.
brother of Piitrick Smyth of Braco
(16.38), 2233.
■ — • Edinburgh, deceased (1682), 2803.
Archibald, Serjeant of Stirling (1661), 2552.
apothecary in Fisherrow (1687), 2853.
Stonehaven, deceased (1089), 2879.
at mill of Garvoek (1094), 2921.
David, in Auldliston (1,546), 506.
servant of Cochrane of Barbachlaw
(1565), 786.
in Dirltoun (1575), 909.
in Balsnsney (1584). 1072.
in Strathmiglo (1697), 2904.
George, in Langnewtoun (1541), 455.
merchant in Edinburgh (1692), 2902.
Mr. Gilbert, architect (1702), 3003.
Henry, burgess of North Berwick (1597),
1.325.
collector in Edinburgh (1600), 1402.
— Hew, brother to John in Mathewburn
(1675), 2740.
— James, Serjeant, St. Andrews (1488), 199.
in Auldliston (1546), 506.
in Dalkeith (1585), 1104.
burgess of Kilmaurs (1612), 1632.
portioner of Auchtermuchty (1639),
2256.
in Tranent (1646), 2362; Janet, his
wife, see Burre.
in Eigens (1658), 2522, 2523.
notary in Tranent (1664), 2580 ; John,
his son, 2580.
958
CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS
lith, James, in Rossie (1671), 2679.
writer in Kdiuburgh (167."?), 2723.
clerli of the burgh of HailOington
(1680), 2794, 2818; John, his eldest son,
2794, see John S., notary, i»/ni ; James, also
his son, 2794 ; Alexander, also his son, 2794,
2818.
flyer, burgess of Haddington (1685),
2838.
merch.int in iJiimfries (1707), 3036.
— John, Forfarshire (1514), 304.
[Houatoun, 1530], 380.
(1547), 529.
in Bogside (1562), 745.
canon of St. Andrews (1566), 809.
Serjeant of Ediiiljargh (1574), 889.
— jiortioner of Balone (15S3), 1062.
elder in Kilbirny (1599), 1370.
.[Duddingston, 1600], 1401.
elder, burgess of Kihnaurs( 1610), 1574.
in Ednam (1614), 1714.
bailie in Edn.ani ( 1 6 1 4 ), 1714.
• messenger in Duns (1619), 1825, 18C2.
bailie of Edinburgh ( 16.31 ), 2096, 2206.
in St. Andrews (1637), 2219.
in Callander (1642), 23U9.
— alias Thomson, John, in Leith, deceased
(1655), 2470.
— John, in Forgie (1658), 2522, 2523 ; James,
his eldest son, 2522, 2523.
— in .Mathewburn (1675), 2746.
servitor to Mr. .lohn Fr.ank, W.S.
(1682), 2803.
writer in Buchanan (1749), 3181.
. writer in Maybole (1749), 3182.
Mr. John, minister at Strichen (1753), 3195.
Michael, in Powhouse (1027), 19;)8.
Ninian, servant to Cuthbert Nieolson of
Gnllane(1591), 1225.
John, writer and notary, burgess of Hadding-
ton, son of James S., sujira (16S3), 2818,
283S, 2875 ; common clerl< of H., 2886, 2909 ;
deceased, 3077 ; Grizel, his wife, see Kyle.
in Newmilns (1695), 2933.
portioner of Leittie (1705), 3023.
Patrick, merolianl in Kirkwall (1630), 2047.
in Haddington, deceased, father of
James S., town-clerk there, 2794.
Peter, ironsmith (1577), 953.
Mr. Piicliard, schoolmaster in Coldingham
(1693), 2912.
Robert, in the Schaw, Kilmaurs (1552), 594.
(1574), 906.
senior, burgess of Haddington (1663),
2573.
alias Mitchelson, Simon, in Duns (1589),
1186.
Thomas (1488), 198.
[St. Andrews], 199.
in 'the Burne' (15.39), 433.
in Shaw, Kilmaurs (1565), 787.
burgess of Kilmaurs (1610), 1574.
_ in Ednam (1614), 1714.
in Stonehaven, deceased (1688), 2869 ;
Agnes, his wife, see Waterton ; James, his
eldest sou and heir, 2869.
Smith, Thom.is, notary (1792), 3277.
William, Dalkeith (1536), 404.
[Dunning, 1546J, 510.
in the Schaw (1552), 594, 787.
alias Malwill, William, ironsmith in Kirk-
c^ddy (15SU), 998.
William, in Coldingham (1609), 1547.
in lielhaven, weaver, burge.ss of Dunbar
(1617), 1773, 1775 ; Alison, his wife, see Bog.
in Garvald (1621), 1877.
dyer, burgess of Canongate (1622),
1911.
in Auchrugland (1639), 2268.
in Nuugate (1680), 2794.
at the ' WomanhiU' (1694), 2921.
servitor of Patrick Slicch, notary
(1097), 2965.
(irizel, wife of George Anderson, deceased
(1715), 3077.
Isol)ella, wife of Sir Alexander Don of
Newton (1674), 2732, 27.39, 2864.
Lilias, wife of John Millar (1715), 3077.
Smollet of Kirktonn, John (1575), 916.
.Tames, burgess of Dumbarton, deceased
(1()03), 1437; Margaret, his only child, wife
of .lames Buntiue of Succoth, 1437, 1438.
James, burgess of Dumbarton (1592), 1250.
Smowte, Thomas (1634), 2152.
Suawdoun herald (1564), .lohn Paterson, 777.
Snell, Alexander, in Perth, dece.ased (1631), 2081.
.Snodgrass (Snodgers, .Snodgr.as), John, maltman,
burgess of Paisley (1657), 2504.
Nicolas, in Glasgow, deceased (1004), 1477.
Margaret, relict of .John Senifile, ,ind now
wife of John Adam (1056), 24H0.
Snype, James, officer at Kilmacolme kirk (1700),
2986.
Sodor, bishops of —
John Carswell (1581), 1019. See also Isles,
the.
Andrew [Wood, 1677], 2774.
Somer, David, burgess of Edinburgh (1551), 589.
John, in Wester Denoon (1548), 545.
Somerledy, 74 ; Andrew, his son, 74 ; see also
Sowyrlyson ; Murdac, son of Andrew, 74.
Somerville (Somervell), Hugh, Lord (15S6), 1126.
Somerville (Somervaill, Somervel, Somervell,
Sommervell, Somerwaile, Sonierwell, Syni-
meruell, Symmerwel) of Corhouse, William
(1707), 3039.
of Plean, Alexander, deceased (1751), 3186 ;
James, his son, deceased, 3186.
of Sauchtonhall, Bartholomew (1639), 2253.
of S]iittell, John, sheriff-depute of Lanark
(1694), 2919.
of Torbrax, Mr. Alexander (1567), 824.
Adam, in Overhonden (1723), 3100.
Alexander (1550), 509.
[Arbroath, 1559], 098.
merchant, burgess of Edinburgh (1628),
2022.
Bernard, in Cleghorn (1614), 1709.
Hugh, W.S. in Edinburgh (1710), 3057-59,
3069.
James (1551), 582.
[Arbroath, 1559], 698.
INDEX OF PERSONS
959
Somerville, Jamea (1565), 784.
deceased (1618), 1795; Thomas, his
son, 1795.
John, servitor of James Richardson of
Smeaton (1579), 975, 993, 999.
skinner in Edinburgh (1612), 1634,
1635, 'JO 12.
servitor of Thomas Darling, W.S.
(1637), 220.3.
writer in Edinburgh (1692), 2893.
- Ninian, servant of Robert Weir, poulterer
(or pewterer) in Edinburgh (16001, 1401.
- Patrick, merchant, brother-gernian of Samuel
Somerville, merchant (1615), 1724.
- Peter, mercliant, burgess of Edinburgh
(1618), 1795; bailie of E., 1937; Patrick,
his son, 1795.
-Samuel, merchant, Edinburgh (1615), 1724,
1733, 1834, 1939, 2260 ; Jean, his wife, see
Haliburton.
Jean, his daughter and heiress, wife of John
Brown (1620), 1834, 19.39, 2260.
- Thomas, lord of C'arnobeith, justiciary south
of the Forth (1428), 107, 113.
parson and vicar of the parish of
Linton (15S6), 1126.
skinner, burgess of Edinburgh (1759),
3208 ; Marion, his wife, see. Moubray.
William, Serjeant of Edinburgh (1637), 2207,
2302, 2331.
servitor to Sir Patrick Home of
Lumsden (1695), 2931.
Margaret, wife of John Nisbet of Dalziel
(151.3), 296.
wife of (iabriel Rankin, merrhant in
Edinburgh (1628), 2022.
Sorbie (Sorbe), viiar of (1530), John M'Crekane,
408.
Soulsby (Soulesbie), William, in Quhitton
(England) (1620), 1S40.
Soutar (Souter, Soutcr, Sowtter), Andrew, dweller
in Inverbervie (15S1), 1023.
Jame.s, notary (1627). 2009, 2(110.
in Rossie (1671). 2679.
John, in Rossie (1671). 2679-
in Newb.aveu (1711), 3060.
Nevyii, [.JedburghJ 267-
Soulse.it (Saulseat, Saulsete), abbots and eom-
niendators of —
John (1273), 46.
James Johnstone (1544), 48S.
Southesk, David, [Hrst] Earl of, deceased,
2669. Sie alio Carnegie. Loril.
.James, [.second] Ivir! of, bis son, deceased,
2(i69.
Sowyrlyson, -Jindrew, 72. .S'" «/.<« Somerledy.
Spalding (Spaldyng) of Assindallie, Andrew (1570),
852, 1251.
Alexander of, [Northumberland, 1322] 30.
Alex.ander, in Kilhill (1573). 884.
James, in Bandarg (1559), 703: .John, his
son, 703.
in Corridou (1591), 1223, 1251.
John, alias Keill, portionerof Wester Ennoch
(1592), 1251, 1252.
in Wester Enoch (1633), 2132.
Spalding, Robert, servitor to John Gilmour, W.S.
(1620), 1841.
Samuel, M.D. (1785), 3265.
William, notary (1603), 1442.
Spark, Andrew, carrier in Irvine (1707), 3032.
James, [Glenljcrvie, 1558] 690.
John, [Glinbervie, 1558] 690.
Patrick, clerk in exchequer (1751), 3188.
William, in Bartonholm (1634), 2154;
Andrew, his son, 2154.
Speedy (Spathic, Speddie, Spedy, Spethy), Nicol
or Nicolas [Edinburgh], 219, 573, 1364.
Thomas (1553), 614.
servitor to .lames Law, archbishop of
Glasgow (1620), 1«30.
Speir, Alexander, bailie of Edinburgh (1628),
2012.
.James, merchant, Edinburgh (1615), 1724.
Thomas, merchant, councillor of Edinburgh
(1603), 1456; treasurer of E. (1612), 1634,
1635; 1719.
William, writer (1600), 1389.
bailie of Edinburgh (1612), 1636, 174.5,
1753.
slater in Leitb, deceased (1632),
2112.
Margaret, in 'the Burne ' (1539), 433.
Spens (Spence, Spense) of Chirnside Mains, Mr.
David (1634), 2149; Barbara, his wife, see
Logan of Grinlaw.
of Condie, Mr. John (1556), 39'2, 662, 676.
of Lathalland . . . (1604), 1472.
of Maristoun, Mr. Jolm (1554), 6"24.
of Pittencreif, Alc.vander (1497), templar
bailie, 231.
Alexander (1505), 25.3, 270.
(1554), 624.
elder, in Tranent (1593), 1258 ; AlisoD,
his wife, see, Hepburn.
younger, in Tranent (1593), 1258.
in Chanonry of Ross (1595), 1296.
brothcr-gcrman of the laird of Lath-
alKan (1604). 147'2.
- Andrew (1581). 1028.
- Mr. David (1497), 231.
- David, notary public (1545), 494, .5'24, 623,
624, 67,5.
-Mr. David, archdeacon of Dunkcld (1554),
624, il46, loss, 1091, 1092; Alexamler, bis
son(15S5), 1092.
(1586), 112'2.
- David, mealman, burgess of Dysart (1617),
1761.
tailor in Perth (1631), 2079.
notary in Rntherglen (1641), 2297,
2613.
writer in Edinburgh (1696), 2936.
- Mr. David, younger, merchant in Edinburgh
(1741), 3154.
- George, in Dundee, deceased (1603), 144.3.
in East Duddingston (1607), 1510.
- Henry (1.554), 6'24.
servitor of John Lundy of that Ilk
(1604), 1472.
not.iry (1738). 3138, 3139.
- Hugh, squire (1480), ISO.
960
CALENDAR UT THE l.AING CHARTERS
Spens, Mr. Hugh, provost of St. Salvator's College,
St. AiHlrew.s(152S), 308.
Mr. James, pedagogue of Lord Lovat (1580),
1002.
James, treasurer of tlie Bank of Scotland
(1776), 3242.
John, chaplain (1458), 143.
(1512), 287.
Mr. John, bailie of Edinburgh (1558), 392.
John, burgess of North Berwick (1506), 799.
Gullane (1578), 974.
notary in Brechin (1667), 2624, 2625,
2735.
Patrick, in Tranent, 1258.
Peter (1554), 024.
Richard (1552), 598.
in Hukstoun (1593), 1258; Richard,
his son, 1258.
Mr. Richard, advocate (1598), 13.38.
Richard, in Tranent (1064), 2580.
Robert (1519), 3Ks.
Thomas, bishop of Aberdeen (1471),
officer of Dundee (1603), 1444.
William, in Tranent ( 1004), 2580.
notary (1690), 2948.
212.
Elizabeth, spouse of William Home, Tranent
(1593), 1258.
Spittall(Spetaile, Spetale, Spittal,Spittel, Spittell)
of Blair, Alexander (1024), 1943.
of Leuchat, William ( 152:1), 343, 372, 394,
535, 825.
William, younger, his son (1548), 535.
William, Har, grandson of elder
William (1507), 825.
James (1024), 1943, 2035; Barbara,
his wife, see Henderson.
• Alexander, servant of Sir James Foulis of
Colinton (1014), 1697.
Edward, notary public (1500), 258.
(1523), 343.
John (1528), .370.
jirovost of the church of St. Mary in
the Fields (1.551), 582.
Nicol, canon of St. Andrews (1566), 809.
Thomas (1530), 402.
Mr. Thomas, minister .at Falkirk {10:!0).
2058.
William, [Dunfermline] 289.
Spott (Spot), Adam of, burgess of Edinburgh
(1405), 87 ; Petronill.a. his wife, 87.
Spott, rector of (1584), Alexiinder Home, 1085.
minister at (1021), Mr. Crist.all Knollis,
1889.
.Spottiswood (Spotswood, Spottiswoode) of that
Ilk, D.avid, dece.ised (1583), 1001; Jane,
his relict, see Brownfield.
Ninian, his son, 1001.
Mr. Alexander, advocate (1658), 2528,
2503 (?).
.Tobn, Edinburgh (1554), 617.
Mr. John, rector of Calder (1003), 1449,
1455; archbisho]) of Glasgow ( 1015), 1732;
archbisho)) of St. Andrews (1010), 1756,
1709, 1982, 2005, 2114, 2122, 2247.
Robert, his son, abbot of .Sweetheart or
Newabbey (1015), 1732.
■ Sjiottiswood, M.argaret (1021), 1883.
Sponr, Richard, burgess of Morpeth (1540), 447.
SpreuU (Sjireule) of Coudoun, James (1610),
1574.
of Milnetoun, John, writer in Edinburgh
(1097), 2902.
Andrew, writer in Edinburgh (1729), 3113.
Mr. John, servitor of Gilbert Marshall,
notary in Glasgow (1636), 2196; writer
there, 2492.
John, bailie of Paisley (1657), 2504, 2512,
251.3.
.Sprott (Sprot), George, notary in Eyemouth
(1003), 14.52, 1474-76, 2029.
John (1505), 789.
Serjeant of the C'aiiongate (1570), 405,
544, 806, 8C7.
Serjeant of Edinbnrgh (1003), 1459.
Sprottie, John, ironsmith, Edinburgli (1503), 758.
Sprouston (Sproustoun), vicar of (1539), Richard
Richardson, 434.
Spyuie (Si>ynnye), Alexander, [second] Lord
(1612),"l047.
Spynie, Sir William, provost of T.ain (1509), 495.
Spynie, rector of (1609), Mr. Alexander Ransone,
1542.
Spynk, William, of Gateshed, 102, 103.
Squire, Thoin.as (1206), the king's jiidge, 8.
Stables (Stabillis), Alexander, Mote of Kill-
rynimy or Killrymry (1594), 1289.
Stacy, Isaac, burgc.'is of Crail (1691), 2889;
Susanna, his wife, nee Daw.
Stafford, Roland, marshal (1491) of Berwick-on-
Tweed, 205-207.
St.aig, James (1590), 1198.
St.iir, James Dalryniple, Viscount of (1693), 291 1 ;
Tliomas ami David, his sons, 2911.
John, [fifth] Earl of (1779), 3249.
Stair, minister at (1792), Mr. John Steel of Gad-
girth, 3277.
Stalker, Henry, in Sneip (1055), 2465.
John, in Restalrig, deceased (1743), 3161.
Sir Robert., chaplain (1.523), 343.
Stalpart, Christian, in Northberwick (1435), 114.
Stane, Robert (1543), 471.
Stanhope (Stanehope), .John, in Gorgie (1643),
2334.
Stanfield, James, merchant in Edinburgh (1673),
2704.
St.ark of Auchinvoill, John (1603), 1431.
of Banton, Alexander (1077), 2700.
.lames, eerjeant of Kirkcaldy (1598), 1342.
.Tohn, merchant, burgess of Glasgow (1004),
1477.
Starthorp, Adam of (1310), 20 ; .Tohn of Penereth,
his son, 20.
Staundon, John of, clerk (1319), 25.
Staveley (Stavele), William, gentleman (1469),
159.
Stead, William, cardmaker in Haddington,
deceased (1758), 3206; Margaret, his wife,
nee Miller ; John, cardmaker in Leith, their
eldest son, 3200.
.Steedman (Stedman, Steidman), Mr. Archibald,
church-officer and burgess of Perth (1631),
2079, 2080.
INDEX OF PERSONS
961
Steedman, John (1500), 271.
sheriff-clerk of Kinross (Iti'JO), 2884,
2945 ; James, his eldest son, 2945.
Giles, wife of William Phin in Burntisland
(IG12), 16.39.
Steel (Steell, Steil, Steill) of Gadgirth, Mr. John,
minister at Stair (1792), .3277.
of Miirestoun, James, writer in Beith (1701),
2989.
James, in Longniddry ( 1 575), 909.
John, elder, in Cragelto (1566), 808.
in Jakischorne (1618), 1811.
M.A. (1696), 2940.
William, in ilikelShallacht (1581), 1016.
burgess of Kilmaurs (1610), 1574.
Stenhouse, Lady of, Grizel .Semple (1569), 844.
Stenhoiise (StanehoMs, Stanehoiise, Stanhus, Sten-
lious), Alexander, in Dirleton (l.")y2), 1244.
Andrew, in Nenthorn (1600), 1548.
James, in Nenthorn (1609), 1548.
in Burntisland (1656), 2489.
John, servitor to Mr. Thomas Simson,
notary (1696), 2942.
Robert, jjortioner of Masterton (1615), 1741,
1766, 1921 ; Isobella, his wife, see Cunning-
ham.
Thomas (1617), 1766; Kobert, his son, see
abovf, portioner of Masterton.
portioner of Masterton (1655), 2464.
Stenhouse (Stanhus), Helia of (1296), 18.
Stenton (Petcokkis, Petcoks), rector of (1539),
Mr. Patrick Cockburn, 434, 436, 441.
Steven (Steiven, Stephen, Stevin, Stevine, Stewin,
Stiven) of Inchbrek, David (1558), 690.
Adam, deceased (1682), 2803.
Uavid, in Cowie (1694), 2921.
James, burgess of (ilasgow (1554), 616.
in Auchenhuif (1649), 2400.
merchant, liurgess of Edinburgh,
deceased (1682), 2803.
usher of treasury and exchequer of
Scotland (1704), 3318, 3155 ; Margaret Gay,
his wife, 3318 ; William, his son, 3318.
.John, brother of l.ate .James Stevin, mer-
chant, burgess of Edinburgh (1682), 2803.
Matthew, in Coldingham (1612), 1628, 2343 :
Barbara, his wife, «<; King.
Alison, his daughter, wife of Archibald
Edington (1644), 2343.
Robert (1536), 410.
Sir Thomas, notary public (155'
827.
. . . (1660), 2546.
-Janet, wife of William Haygine in Ferry-
town (1672), 2686.
Stevenson (Stcinson, Steinsoun, Steivlnsone,
Stephenson, Stevensono, .Stevinson, .Stevin-
sone, Stevinsoun, Stewinsoun, Stivinsone)
of Pitroddie, John (1598), 1339, 1393,
1719.
Andrew, his son and heir-apparent,
1339, 1393, 1719.
John, also his son, deceased (1600), 1393,
1719.
■ Alexander, in Hedderwick (1579), 980.
Mr. Alexander, W.S. (1688), 2872.
679, 726, I
Stevenson. Andrew, merchant in Edinburgh (1586),
1131; decea.scd (1598), 1339, 2546, appar-
ently father of .John .S. of Pitroddie, supra ;
John, his grandson, 1131 ; see aluo under S.
of Pitroddie.
bailie of Pittenweem (1594), 1282.
burgess of Edinburgh, brother of .John
Stevenson of Pitroddie (1.598), 1.339; Isobel,
his wife, see Wilkie.
Constantine, in Mains of Fernines (1596),
1314.
David, in Wester Lochie (1636), 2198.
officer in Dalkeith (1673), 2709.
Henry, smith in Hilton of Rosyth (1610),
1589.
Burntisland (1671), 2674.
James, burgess of North Berwick (1566),
799.
brother of John Stevenson of Pitroddie
(1.598), 1339.
in Easter Coldon (1669), 2642.
Mr. John (1574), 887.
John, burgess of Edinburgh (1578), 961.
in Watterheid (1581), 1016.
Dalkeith (1621), 1873, 1887, 2002,
2170, 2173 ; in Stanelaws, 2332 ; James, his
son (1635), 2170.
servitor of James Chalmers, advocate
(1667), 2613.
servitor of Sir Walter Seton of Aber-
coru (1076), 2761.
Laurence, smith (1621), 1865.
Leonard, deceased (1622), 1911.
Martin, in Dalkeith (1688), 2866.
- Kicol, in Mussetter (1625), 1963.
Paul, in Over Bogside (1559), 704.
Robert, shoemaker in Potterrow or Bristo
(1599), 1369, 2027.
in Arks (1688), 2867.
Thomas, in or of Newraw, Dunfermline,
deceased (1615), 1736.
in Newraw, his son, flour-dealer, bur-
gess of Diinferailine (1615), 1736, 1853,
1856 ; Janet, his wife, see Chalmer.
in Stanieland, deceased (1636),
2198.
Mr. William, schoolmaster in M.auchline
(1624), 1940.
William, flour-dealer in Leith (1626), 19.S0.
agent, Edinburgh (1647), 2377.
servitor to Andrew Pringle in Nen-
thorn Mill (1665), 2590.
Jonet, wife of William Dewar in Southfoid
(1581), 1017.
Margaret, relict of David Finlayson, baker
in Leith (1633), 2126.
Stevenstiin (Steinston, Steinstoun, Stevinstoune,
Stinstoun, Stivcnstoun), Alexander, servitor
of Isabella Anderson, in Redpath (1638),
2240.
George, burgess of Edinburgh (1594),
1273.
Henry, officer of Haddington (1715), 3077.
John, miller in Quarreltoun (1654), 2458.
Neil, Netherhill in Beith (1559), 704.
William, notary (1589), 1189, 1190.
6f
962
CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS
Stewart (Steuart, Stevart, Steward, Stuard,
Stuart, Stuerd) of ArntuUie, John, 460, 560,
563 ; Janet, bis widow, see Wj'chtman.
■John, bis uraudson and heir (1542),
1032,
460, 461, 560, 563, 806.
— George (1566), 806, 807, 946,
1041, 1U92, 1-287.
-John (I5S5), 1092, 1949; Barbara,
bis wife, see Hay.
John, tiar, his son, 1949; Jean, bis
wife, Sfe Blair.
— of Barscube, Thomas (1497), 232-34.
Matthew (1590), 1307, 13S9.
Thomas, Har (1656), 2478.
— of Beath, Patrick (1594), 121II, 1460-G.3,
1496.
— of Blackball, Sir Archibald, knight (1655),
2475 ; bailie of the regality of Paisley,
2562.
John, fiar (1655), 2475.
— of Blairquhan, Josias (1620), 1831, 1841,
1S47, 1850. .S'ce also of Bonnyton.
— of Bogball, Malcolm (1589), 1173, 1189,
1190, 1191, 1328; Margaret, his wife, see
Park.
— of Bonskeid, John (1679), 2787 ; Gilbert,
his second son, 2787.
— of Bonnyton, Josias (1611), 1602, 1769,
1794, 1830, 1874, 1879, 18S1, 1928, 19.34.
Sc also of Blairquhan.
— of Bowbouse, Archibald (1542), 459.
— of Burray, Archibald (1606), 2611.
— of Cardonald, Walter, prior of Blantyre
(1594), 1291. .SW a?so Blantyre.
— of Cardynes, Alexander, deceased (1634),
2154; George, his son, 2154.
— of Castlerailk, David (14.52), 134.
— ■ David, deceased (1572), 870; John,
his sou, 870.
Archibald (1580), 1004.
Sir Archibald, knight (1632), 2102,
2297, 2298.
Archibald, tiar, his son (1641), 2297,
2298.
— of Chrystswell, Robert (1629), 2025;
Alexander, bis son, 2025.
— of Claucbaudland, John (1600), 1407.
— of Clunie, John (1510), 277.
— of Coldingham, John (161S), IS05, 1917,
19S5, 1990, 1991, 2238; Fr.-incis, his eldest
son (1627), 1985, 2238.
— of Craigieball, .Sir John, deceased (1628),
2022 ; Walter, bis son, 2022.
— of D.algis, Alexander (1,582), 1041.
— of Darnley, John, knight (142S), 108.
— of Donley, Mr. John (1376), 936.
— of Dowaily, Neil (1675), 2750.
— of Frankfield, Mr. Francis, brother-germau
of Charles, Earl of Moray [afterwards sixth
Earl] (1706), 3319, 3120^ 3123; James, his
son (1731), 3120 [afterw.%rds seventh Earl].
— of Galstoun, Robert (1487), 197.
— of G.arliea, Sir Alexander (1576), 936;
Katberine, his wife, see Stewart, infra ;
Robert, his son, 936.
Alexander, younger (1551), 583.
Stewart of Garlies, Alexander, Lord [grandson of
the younger Alexander] (1623), 1928. See
Galloway, Earl of.
of Glasserton, Hon. Keith, Receiver-General
for Scotland (1784), 3262, 3275.
of Goodtrees, Sir James (1725), 3101.
of Grajmsay, Henry (1631), 2088, 2089,
2099, 2140, 2143-46.
of Grandtully, William (1565), 789.
Thomas (1581), 1021.
of Incbbreck, David (1677), 276.5.
of Incbinuau, James (1497), 233.
of Kettelstuui), Mr. John, advocate (1655),
2475, 247S, 2573.
of Kirkfield, Sir .Tames, provost of Edin-
burgh (1649), 2395.
of Ladywell, Mr. .Tames (1613), 1671.
— of Largaan, Archibald (1538), 422.
of Lendusk, Mr. Thoni.is (1677), 2765.
of Mains, William (163S), 2233, 2502;
Anna, his second daughter, wife of Mr.
Patrick Graliame of Rothisholm, 2233,
2235 ; Archibald, bis son (1657), 2502.
• of Miuto, Sir Walter (1024), 1955.
of Monquhill, John (1576), 936 ; Elizabeth,
his spouse, see Makmath,
in Newgrange, John, deceased (1571). 859.
^ of Newgrauge, William, deceased (1612),
1647 ; Elizabeth, his sister-german, 1647 ;
John, his son, deceased, 1647.
of the Orchard, James (1497), 233.
of Pitcastell, Gilbert 11679). 2787.
of Rais, Hector (1494), 220.
of Ramestoun, Josias (1636), 2187. See
also Blairquhan and Bonnyton.
of Robertoun, George (1624), 1938.
of Rossytb, Henry (1528), 372, 394, 53.5.
Robert, younger (1348), 535.
Henry (1594), 1291.
James, younger (1594), 1291 ; of R.
(1610), 1.58S, 1589, 1697, 1892; James, his
son (1622), 1892.
of Scotston, Archibald (1663), 2568 ; Archi-
bald, his second son, 2568.
-of Shawwood, William, younger (1084),
2819.
of Tally Powreis, John (1585), 1092.
Adam (1497), 234.
(1515), 309.
Alan (1428), 108.
Alexander, son of Murdoch, Duke of .Vlbany
(1421), 99.
archbishop of St. Andrews (1510), 278,
287, 289.
bishop of Moray, eommendator of Scone
and lacbaflfray (1536), 407, 410.
dr.aper in Kinghorn Wester, deceased
, 2095 ; James, his only son and heir,
(1631
2095.
at mill of Bonskeid (1679), 2787.
C.S. (1753), 3194.
- Mr. .Vlexander, minister of St. Cuthbert's,
deceased (1777), 3243: Margaret, his first
wife, see Heriot ; Isobella and Margaret, their
daughters, 3243 ; Jean Herries, his second
wife, 3243.
INDEX OF PERSONS
963
Stewart, Allan, jirovost of lidinbnrgh (1523), 342;
Elen, his wife, see Beattie.
Allan, tenant in Mershelland (1558), 691.
Mr. Andrew (1548), 546; Adam, his son
(1548), 546.
. Andrew, in Killcismondis (1598), 1345.
in Fawside (1624), 1942.
— in Chappell of Laurik (1642), 2318.
keeper of register of sasines (1781),
3254.
Archibald, stewart-depute of Kirkcudbright
(1536), 40S.
officer [?Fingask], 623.
notary public (1554), 624.
burgess of Paisley (1642), 23U7.
notary (1687), 2860.
Balthasar, prothonotary of the Apostolic See,
nuncio for Scotland (1514), 302, 305, 308.
Charles, notary (1692), 2897.
Uavid (1452), 134.
(1534), 394.
burgess of Dunfermline (1594), 1291.
brother-german of Patrick of Beath
(1606), 1496.
ia Kilmaurs, deceased (1632), 2100.
banker, provost of Edinburgh (1792),
3277.
Mr. Dugald, advocate, brother-german to the
Earl of Bute (1713), 3321 ; Mary, his wife,
•vee Bruce.
— — Francis, commcndator of Kelso (1571), 857,
868, 875, 883, 934, 1109. See aho Both well,
Earl of.
his son, elder brother of John Stewart
of Coldingham (1618), 1805, 1917, 1990.
— — George, brother of .John Stewart of Monqu-
hill (1576), 936.
ill Garvald (1621), 1877.
notary (1622), 1913, 19S5, 1991.
Gilbert, servant to George Dundas of that
Ilk (1671). 2670.
Hector (1522), 340.
Henry, Mains of llosyth (1557), 671.
Harry, brother-german of John Stewart of
Coldingham (1627), 1990.
Hugh, late governor of Fort Malbro' in the
East Indies, brother-german of David Stewart,
provost of Edinburgh (1792), 3277.
James, commendator of Kelso (1538), 423,
434, 435, 441, 465; and Melrose, 540, 544,
548, 569, 604, 628, 629, 037, 642, 643, 668,
1136, 331.3.
prior and commendator of the priory
of St. Andrews (1543), 468, 469, 775, 873.
See aho Moray, Earl of. *
commendator of '.Sauet Colmes Inche'
(1564), 775 ; Archibald, his brother, 775.
prebendary of Inchemagranoch (1584),
1088.
- alias M'Barroun. James, Inverness (1586),
nil.
- Mr. James, pedagogue to the son of Sir
William Livingstone of Kilsyth (1590), 1202.
-James, in Brouuestoun (161D, 1603.
bailie of Edinburgh (1646), 2369. Cf.
of KirkBeld.
Stewart, James, surgeon in Aberdour (1731), 3120.
John, son of Kobert, Duke of Albany (1413).
See Buchan, Karl of.
Mr. John, rector of Flisk (1421), 99.
John, Lord of Lome (1463), 151.
marshal of Karl of Lennox (1497), 234.
Edinburgh (15.33), 392.
(1534), 394.
(1536), 408.
Mr. .John, notary public (1545), 495.
Sir John (1548), .539.
John (1551), 586.
commendator of Coldingham (1555),
634.
(1569), 843.
in Rotmell (1581), 1032.
servitor of Alexander Colville, com-
mendator of Culross (1586), 1 125.
brother-natural of Alexander, Earl of
Galloway (1624), 1947.
in ArntuUie (1624), 1949.
burgess of Inverness (1636), 2186.
servitor of Sir William Cunningham of
Caprinton (1636), 2189.
in Earn (1640), 2277.
notary (1649), 2394.
merchant, burgess of Paisley (1656),
2480, 2504.
Mr. John, schoolmaster at Logierait (1679),
2787.
John, writer in Inverness (1697), 2956.
Captain John (1698), 2972.
John, steward of Heriot's Hospital (1726),
3109.
notary (1731), 3120.
Mr. Lewis, advocate (1632), 2115.
Matthew (1512), 287.
portiouer of Newton in Mearns (1662),
2562.
Michael, in Rutherglen (1605), 1482.
Ninian, sheriflf of Bute and Arran (1538),
422.
Patrick, notary (1668), 2632.
Peter, rector of Kirkpatrick-Fleming (1538),
428.
Robert the, of Scotland, 39, 40, 46. Ste
Robert the Second, king.
John, his brother (1344), 39.
Robert, of Fife, son of Murdacb, Duke of
Albany (1413), 94.
(1361-2), 379(1).
in Kettins (1501), 241.
(1538), 419.
(1548), 5.35.
commendator of Holyrood (1552), 600,
645, 680, 681, 693, 834, 927, 928.
bishop of Caithness (1575), 781, see
p. 755 ; Earl of March and commendator of
St. Andrews (1583), 1071, 1082.
notary (1603), 1447, 1510.
younger, notary (1607), 1510.
senior, macer (1607), 1510.
in Darnetagart, deceased (1619), 1815 ;
Katherine, his.relict, see Kennedy ; Margaret,
their daughter, wife of Robert Crawfoi-d, tiar
of Crukitbank, 1815.
9M
CALENDAR OF THE I.AINU CHARTEllS
Stewart, Sir Thomas, Edinburgh (1. ■).">!), 57.'{.
Thomas, servant of Sir John Wood of Fetter-
cairn (1612), 165S.
Walter, tenant in Southhook (1585),
1102.
brother-german of Matthew Stewart of
-'343.
Barscube (1.50G), 1307, 13nn.
portioner of Eyemouth ( lG4-i),
- William, notary public (14U7), 234.
- Sir William, prebendary of Kilmaurs (1552),
593.
- William, notary public (1002), 735 ; clerk of
court, Edinburgh, 758-150.
servitor of Robert Stewart, Earl of
March (1583), 1071.
commendator of I'ittenwcem (1594),
•Stirk (Styrk), James, portioner of Auchtermuchty
(l(i(iO), 2602.
Kobert, ill Cassiegoure (1G49), 2403.
portioner of Auchtermuchty (1666),
2602.
Elizabeth, mother of Robert Ma.xweII, por-
tioner of Auchtermuchty (1602), 1422.
Janet, wife of John Loure (1528), 370.
Stirling (Sterling, Stirueling, Stirvliug, Strcveling,
Streveljne, Striueling, Strivelyn) of Achyle,
William (1014), 1714.
-James (1630), 2051; Margaret, his wife,
1282.
in Smcrtoun (1611), 1602.
Mr. William, macer (1621), 1862.
William, in Ayr (1623), 1928.
servitor of John Shaw of Greenock
(1635), 2161.
at Ferry of Inchinnan (1656), 2478;
deceased (1663), 2568 ; Thomas, his son
(1663), 2568.
notary (1668), 2632.
Agnes, willow of Adam, [secoml] Earl of Both-
well, and wife of Alexander, Lord Home,
301, 325.
Anne, wife of James Kennedy of Culzean
and Blainjuhan (1621), 1876, 1886, 1954.
Lady AnnabcUa, wife of George, Earl of
Huntly, 212.
Bessie, bcdeswomanof St. Leonard's Hospital,
near Dunfermline (1615), 1736.
Dorothy, Countess of Gowrie (1592), 1233,
1420.
Elizabeth, wife (1564) of Mr. Robert
Crichton, 776, 777.
■ sister and heir of John Stewart in
Newgrange, and wife of John Balfour (1571),
859.
wife of Mr. Thomas Lumsden, rector
of Kinkell (1594), 1275, 1276, 1340.
wife of David Kelso of that Ilk (1610),
1593.
Laily Grisell, wife of Alexander, Viscount of
Kenmure (1673), 2712.
Joanna, daughter of King Robert the
Second, relict of Sir James Sandilands, 85.
Dame Katherine, wife of Sir Alexander S. of
Garlies(1576), 936.
Katherine, wife of David Balfour of Pow-
house (1610), 1568.
Margaret, Countessof Mar and Angus (1389),
379.
(1497), 234.
Dame Margaret, wife of Sir Robert Crichton
of Cluny (1598), 1346.
Margaret, wife of Hugh Crawfurd in Tra-
beoch (1624), 1940.
Mary, daughter of Dame Margaret Kennedy,
Lady Ochiltree, and wife of .John Kennedy,
j'ouuger of Blainiuhan (1615), 1729, 1785,
1793.
Stiklaw, William (1290), 15.
), 2211, 2325.
goldsmith in (Jlasgow
see Haldane.
James, fiar (1637
of BaUaggan, James,
(1697), 2962.
of Balwill, George (1677), 2767.
of Easter Brakie, John, 272 ; .lanet, his
wife, si:e Painter.
Mr. George, their son (1501), 242, 272.
Uavid, son of Jlr. George, 272.
of Breky, . . ., deceased (1620), 1846.
of Craigbarnet, John, younger (1629), 2032.
of Garden, Sir James (1637), 2211.
of Harbertshyre, John (1643), 2325.
William (1657), 2508, 2552, 2767;
Margaret, his wife, K'-c Short.
William, tiar (1702), 2999.
of Keir, Sir Archibald (1614), 1714, 1731,
1829; Dame Grizel, his wife, «<e Ross ; Anna,
his daughter, wife of John Edmonstone of
that Hk (1614), 1714, 1727, 1829.
Sir George (1637), 221 1.
John (1739), 3143, 3146.
of Powhouse, Alexander, servitor to John,
Earl of Mar (1627), 1998, 2032, 2033, 2044 ;
of P., deceased, 2211 ; Agnes, his wife, see
Cockburn ; Mary, their daughter (1637),
2211.
Archibald, brother-german of Anna S., wife
of John Edmondstone (1615), 1727.
in Stirling (1656), 2485.
David (1495), 221.
carpenter, burgess of Burntisland
(1631), 209.-..
George, burgess of Dundee (1570), 989.
: merchant, burgess of Edinburgh,
deceased (1655), 2461; Thomas, his son,
2461.
chirurgeon in Edinburgh (1665), 2597.
James, brother-german of William Stirling
of Auchyle (1614), 1714.
servant of the laird of Keir (1615),
1727, 1731.
^ innkeeper in Edinburgh (1632), 2101.
at mill of Keir ( 1637), 221 1.
(Strivelyn) Sir John of (1296-1300), 18.
(Streveiyne) Sir John of (1365), 53.
Sir John (1385), 69.
John, notary public (1504), 249.
chamberlain of Mugdock (1657), 2517.
Lieutenant-Colonel John, deceased (1696),
2936 ; Mrs. Agnes, his relict, see Murray.
Maurice, [Dunfermline] 289.
Patrick (1509), brother of Mr. George of
Easterbrakie, 272.
INDEX OF PERSONS
965
Stirling, Richard (l.')(l9), 272.
Walter, 272 ; VVilliaiii, his son ami heir
(1509), 272.
William, member of the convent of Inchma-
homo (1.573), HSl.
burgess of Glasgow, deceased (1656),
2492 ; John, his son, indweller in Stirling,
also deceased, 2492 ; Annas, daughter of
John, 2492.
Margaret, deceased, wife of . . . Houston
(1631), 2082.
Stirling, provost of (r(. 1657), John .Short, 2508,
2552.
bailies of —
John Buchanan (1661), 2552.
Bobert Burn, 2552.
sheriffs of shire of —
Sir (;ilbert Malhcrbe (1296-13011), IS.
Sir Reginald M'Douald .Steuart Seton of
Staffa, etc. (1837), 3311.
sheriff deputes —
Sir William Livingstone of Westfjuarter
(1657), 2508.
Norman Livingstone of Milnhills, 2.508.
sheriff-clerk of (1597), John Miishet, 1336.
sheriff and burgh-clerk of, John Williamson
(1613), 16S0, 1787.
Castle, constable of (1610), Mr. Alexander
Haldane, 1573, 1630.
chapel royal of, chaplains of. See Galloway,
bishops of.
Stobbs (Stobbis), Richard, serjeant, Jedburgh
(1495), 22,5, 230.
Stobie (Stobbie), Adam, portioner of Wester Lus-
cour (1606), 1496, 1763.
— portioner of Wester Luscar ( 1 682),
2810 ; Adam, his eldest son, 2S10.
John, ])ortioner of Wester Luscour (1577),
945, 1270.
portioner of Wester Luscar (1593),
1270, 2810.
Stobo (Stobow), vicar of (1551), Sir Ninian
Douglas, chaplain of Rood Altar in church of
Dalkeith, 591, 610, 677. 679, 744.
rector of (1577), Mr. Archibald Collquhone,
944.
Stock (Stok), Robert (1576), 932.
Stocks, James, in Baglillie (1688), 2870; Agnes,
his wife, see Robertson ; James, their son,
2870.
Stoddart (Stoadart, Stodart, Stodhart), George,
officer of Peebles (1687), 2859.
John, [St. Boswells, 1541] 4.55.
Thomas, writer in Lanark (1690), 2887.
Walter, weaver, burgess of Kirkcaldy (1652),
2424, 2646 ; Margaret, his wife, sue Paterson.
William, servant of John Blair in Lanark
(1602), 1429.
Stormont, David Murray, Viscount of. Lord Scone
(1618), 1809, 1989.
[David, tifth Viscount] (1709), 3051.
Story (Store, Storie, Storrie), Sir Adam [Hadding-
ton, 1560], 722.
Edward (1522), ,341, 349.
James, in Linlithgow (1607), 2963.
John (1591), 1222.
Story, Richard, in Restalrig (1743), 3101.
William, servant of .James, Lord Johnstone
of Lochwood (1637), 2214.
Stott (Stot), James, provost of Irvine (1.562), 739,
but perhaps Scott.
Stouphart, Andrew, shipmaster in Leith, box-
master to Trinity Hosjutal (17.59), 3208.
Stow, minister at (1016), James Mitchell, 1753.
Stowand, George, gentleman. Barking, Kssex, 59.5.
Stowe, John, cordiner in Kirkwall (1696), 2948;
Patrick, his son, 2948.
Strabrok, Ale.xander, serjeant of Kdinburgh (1590),
1203, 1205, 1364, 1459.
Stracathro, parson of (1599), Mr. Paul Fraser,
1378.
minister of (1664), Mr. James Guild, 2585.
Strachan (Strathauchonn, Stracjuhan, Straquhyne,
Strathachin, Strathachtin, Strathanchin,
.Strathaijuhin, Strathaquhyn, Strauchan,
Strauchane, Strauchin) of Balhousie, Robert
(1.504), 247.
of Balmaddy, James (1522), 334.
of Brigtou, Alexander (1504), 247.
of Kermyle, Alexander (1522), 334.
of Thornton, John (1560), 719.
Sir Ale.xander (1618), 1812.
Adam, Edinburgh, 492, 553.
Alexander, writer in Edinburgh (1693), 2915.
Andrew, notary (1677), 2765.
Mr. David (1522), 334.
David, bishop of Brechin (1667), 2624;
James, his son, commissary of Brechin, 2624.
Henry, notary public (1494), 219.
James, student at Kings College, Aberdeen
(1598), 1340.
Mr. James, notary (1608), 1536.
James, notary (1621), 1891.
Mr. James, minister of Kinneff (1032), 2114.
James, in Brae of Essie (1684), 2820, 2821.
(Strachauchoun) Sir John, jiresbyter (1481),
181.
John (1500), 240.
in Balgrcgane (1612), 1627.
Serjeant of Haddington (1632), 2121.
Mr. Patrick, notary (17o6), 3029.
Peter, servitor of Mr. Alexander Spottis-
wod, advocate (1658), 2528.
Richard, notary (1726), 3109.
Dr. Robert (1618), 1812.
Robert, bailie of Musselburgh (1631), 2075.
(Strathachtin) Thomas, canon of Aberdeen
(1492), 212.
Thomas, burgess of Edinburgh (1560), 713 ;
Thomas, his son, 713.
servant to Charles Maitland of Halton
(1076), 2762.
Vincent, notary public (1547), 492.
William, writer in Edinburgh (1685), 2832.
Katharine, wife of John Symmer of Brath-
inoh (1604), 1465, 1514.
wife of John Lindsay, apparent of
Brodlaud (1609), 1551.
Sarah, wife of Alexander Lindsay of Brod-
land (1609), 15.50, 1551.
Strageth, Robert (1575), 911 ; Janet, his wife, see
Brown.
966
CALENDAR OF THE LAIN(i CHARTERS
Straherrie, alius Colzair, John, burgess of Burnt-
island (1591), 1222.
Straiton, ministers of —
John Macfiuorn (1575), 918, 1013, 1015.
Mr. John M'Quorne (1611), 1608, 1729,
1793, 1881, 1957.
Strang (Straung) of Swanatoun, Robert (14C2),
149.
Alexander (1538), 419.
macer (1563), 752.
baUie of Forfar (1642), 2306.
Andrew (1594), 1282; Nicola.s, his brother,
1282.
Henry, notary public (1507), 265.
— — James, in Balcaskie, deceased (1598), 3314 ;
ilargaret, his wife, see Wood ; James, their
son, 3314.
John, [Edinburgh, 1563] 764.
Mr. Richard, advocate (1559), 698,
1118; Jonet, his wife, see Balfour.
- Thomas (1.507), 265.
(1514), 299.
in Leitb, deceased (1632), 21 12.
7U3,
William (1497), 231.
burgess of Edinburgh (1586), 1118;
Katherine, his daughter, future wife of James
Forret, son of deceased James Forrct,
skinner, burgess of Edinburgh, 1118.
Mr. William, minister at Irvine (1586),
1118.
— servitor of John Eistoun, W.S. (1614),
1704.
Janet, wife of Mr. John Keine, writer in
Edinburgh (1598), 1338, 1468.
Margaret, wife of John Law (1587), 1148.
Stratliachtin. See .Strachan.
Strathearn (Strathern), (Jilbert, Earl of (1219),
5 ; Fergus, Gilbert, and Uobert, his sons, 5.
Countess of, Joanna of Menteith (1362), 379 ;
Joanna, her daughtei-, see Murray.
Gilbert, archdeacon of, 5.
Strathern (Stratherne), John, in Cuthiltowu (1631),
20S7.
Roger, servant of John Ker in Dnddingston
(1603), 14.34.
Strathtillan (.Straithphilane), priory of, commenda-
tors of —
Archibald Campbell (1607). 1526.
. . . MacPherson, 1526.
Strathmiglo (Stratmiggill), Richard, parson of
(1226), 6.
minister at (1627), Mr. James Balcanquell,
deceased, 1989.
bailie of, Thomas Couper (1697), 2964.
Strathmore, Thomas, Earl of (17.'J5), 3129, 3130.
Straton (Straiton, Straitoun, Stratoun, .Strattoun)
of that Uk, Alexander (1699), 2978; Robert,
his eldest son, 2978.
of Straton Mill, John (1599),
his son, 1377.
Arthur, W.S. (1635), 2171.
writer (1685), 2828.
-George, M.A., St. Andrews, deacon at
Arbroath (1771), 3228.
Henrv, lieutenant 'in cohorte prsetoriana'
(1686)", 2844.
137
Robert,
Straton, James, servitor of David Pitcaim of
Forthar (1568), 83.i.
W.S. (1620), 1839, 1852, 2241, 2242.
servitor of William Stirling of Herbert-
shire (1677), 2767.
John, in Reidfoord (1696), 2936.
Margaret, wife of Captain Henry Barclay
(1639), 2263.
Strichen, minister at (1753), Mr. John Smith,
3195.
Strickland, Dame Margaret, wife of Sir John
Cochrane of Ochiltree (1686), 2843.
Stronach of Balblair, Michael (1668), 2636.
Alexander, in Fearn (1675), 2745.
George, smith in Fearn (1675), 2745, 2932.
— — servitor to John Urvine of Cuthbrea
(1697), 2956.
William, in Brigend (1659), 2540, 2543.
Stronsav, minister at (1630), Mr. John Gardyne,
20.52, 2064.
Strother (Stroder, Strothir, Strothre, Strowder,
Struther, Strutheyr), William of (1316), 20,
21, 23-25, 28-31, 33-36, 38, 61 : .lohanna, his
wife, 20, 21, 23-25, 29-31, 33-36, 38.
Henry of [son of William], 41, 47, 60, 62;
sheriff of Northumberland, 49, 51, 52, 54, 55,
57 ; lord of Manylaw, 56, 61 ; lord of Newton,
63.
Elienora, his daughter, wife of John Cor-
bett, 60 ; Johanna, also his daughter, 61.
Alan (Alayn, Aleyn) of (1.3.59), 45, 48, 61 ;
brother of Henry, 51 ; bailiff of the Liberty
of Tyndale, 57 ; of Lyham, 58.
William, son of Alan (1409), 89, 102 (?).
Henry [son of above Henry] (1372), 61.
Sir John, knight [son of Henry] (1372), 61,
63 ; Marj', his wife, see Hetoun.
Thomas [sod of Henry] (1372), 61.
Thomas of, knight (1387), 75-78, 80;
Matilda, his wife, see Huthome.
Thomas, s(£uire, lord of Newton, 102 (?) ;
(1443), 121, 127.
of Newton or Kirknewton (1516), 312
[named first in an entail of the lands] ;
Edmund, Roger, -ind Thomas, his bastard
sons, 312.
of Dudden, Richard [named third in the
above entail, hence his son succeeds] (1516),
312, 322, 324, 401 ; deceased, 447 ; Margaret,
his wife, 447.
William, of Kirk Newton, their son (1535),
400, 401, 447.
William, of Newton, younger, 401 ; Agnes,
his wife, see Orayc. [Either he or the
preceding may be the same as] —
William, of Kirknewton, elder (1579), 982,
984, 987, 1194, 119.5, 1213-1.5, 1219, 2090;
Jane, his wife, 1194.
His younger sons were — William, 982-84,
987; Thomas, 982-84, 987, 1214; Clement,
982-84, 987, 1214, 1215, 2090, 2212;
Lionel, 982-84, 987, 2020.
Launcelot, of Kirknewton, his son and heir
(1579), 982-84, 987, 118.3, 1194, 1195, 121.3-
15, 1219, 1226, 1227; of Fowbury, 1400,
1419, 1513; deceased, 1826, 2090; Dame
INDEX OF PERSONS
967
Eleanor, or Elinor Conyers, or Wyddrington,
his wife, 1195, 1--'14, 2090.
Strother, John, of Newton, son of Lancelot (1020),
182G, 1978, 1979; deceaRed (1631), 2090,
2092, 209a, 2185, 2212; Elizabeth .Strother
or Heron, his widow, 2090, 2092, 2107,
2185, 24.'i0 ; John, Anne, Margery, and
Mary, their younger children, 2185.
Colonel William, of Kirknewton,son of John
(1631), 2090, 2092, 2093, 2130, 2212, 2399,
2429, 2430, 2432, 2438, 2483; rf. also
William S. of Fowberry, iiifm ; Jane, hia
wife, daughter of Mark Shafto of Newcastle,
2430.
-Bryan (1591), 1213.
Clement, of Diiddin, brother of William
Strother, elder, of Kirknewton (1579), 982,
983.
Edmund (1535), 401.
Henry, of Bottell, in Northumberland
(1510), 312.
Henry (1535), 401.
(1591), 121.5.
John, of Milltield [Xorthumberland], 312;
John, Christopher, Cuthbert, and Edward,
his sons (1516), 312.
deceased, and Robert, his son (1579),
982, 98.3.
Oswyn (1516), 312.
Richard (1387), 79.
Robert, gentleman (1540), 447.
Roger, of Alnwick (1516), 312.
(1520), 322.
— . (1535), 401.
Thomas, of Caunymills, brother of William
Strother, elder, of Kirknewton (1579), 982,
983.
William, burgess of Newcastle-on-Tync, 42,
44 ; mayor, 49 ; .loanna, his daughter and
heire.ss, wife of John Scott, 57.
William, squire (1443), 121.
at St. Alban (1516), 312.
— ■ — of Canuonmylls, uncle of William
.Strother of Kirknewton (1631), 2090, 243U,
2432, 2438; designed of Newton (1607),
1513, 1531.
of Fowberry (1075), 2751, 2763:
deceased (1678), 2775 [perhaps identical
with the last William S. of Kirknewton];
J.ane, his second daughter, 2775.
of Fowberry (1682), 2809, 2907.
of flriudon Kigg (1694), 2924.
Stroupc, Peter, burgess of I'erth (1588), 1161.
Stuit (Stwitt), James, officer of Inverbervie
(1610), 1751.
lohn (1574), 902.
Sturgeon (Strudgeon, Strudgeoun, Sturg.ane,
Sturgeoune) of Torrorie, Andrew (1628),
2014.
Adam, servant to George Dundas of that
Ilk (1671), 2676.
Edward, in Wr.aithis (lOlU, 1620.
Robert, scabbard-maker in the Potterrow,
deceased (1599), 1365, 1368, 1373; Isobella,
Susan, and Elizabeth, his daughters, 1365,
136C, 1368, 1373.
Sturgeon, Thomas, deceased (1 599), 1373; Charles,
his son and heir, scabbard-maker, burgess of
Edinburgh, 1365, 1373; in Hristo, 1584;
Rol)ert, brother of Charles, «ee above.
Sturrock, Henry, merchant in Montrose (1679),
2788.
Suatham, William of (1322), 31.
Suddane, Thomas, in Lessudden (1578), 969.
Suffolk, Theophilus, Earl of (1631), 2090.
Suithhous, Thomas (1580), 1006.
Surreys, Robert le (1318), 23.
Sutherland, Alexander [eleventh] Earl of (1588),
1170.
.Sutherland (Suderland, Sudirland, Sudilirland,
Suthirland, .Suthyrland) of Dufi'us, Alexamler
(1469), 160; Christina [his daughter], wife
of Williiim Oliphant of Duffus (1498), 235.
of Duffus, William, deceased (1032), 2109.
of Dunbeath, Alexander, 142; Robert, his
son, 142 ; Alexander, also his sod, archdean
of Caithness (1456), 142.
wf Kinniinitie, James, tutor of Duffus,
burgess of Elgin (16.32), 2109, 2510, 2511,
2522.
Alexander, his son (1680), 2793, 2917,
2918 ; Mr. James, youngest son of Alexander,
advocate (1694), 2917. 2918.
of Shereffmylne, John (1632), 2110.
Arthur, in Fearn (1673), 2721.
Charles, [Culross, 1578] 970.
David, in Cambussavie (1655), 2463.
Donald, miller at the mill of Fearn (1670),
2658, 2008, 2738, 2745.
multerer there (1670), 2658.
George, notary (1609), 1542.
in Fortrose (1694), 2927.
Hugh, squire (1498), 235.
Mr. .James, rector of Killearn (1544), 489.
James, brother-gernian of late William
Sutherland of Duffus, nee of Kinniinitie.
Mr. J.ame3, in Skclbo (1655), 2463; F.liza-
beth .Sutherland, his wife, 2463.
Patrick, [Cub-oss, 1569] 845.
Robert, burgess of Klgin (1009), 1542.
Sir Thom.as ( 1 5 1 2), 287.
W.alter, in Fe.arn (1675), 2745.
. ■ William, portiouer of Banskirk (1659),
25.37, 2851 ; Alex.ander, his son (1687),
2851.
in Riehalane (1655), 2403.
miller at Fearn (1670), 20.')8.
Suttie (.Suittie, or .Suithe), George, bailie of F.<Iin-
burgh (1640), 2281, 2009.
Sutton, M,ajcir-Gener.al (173S), 3138.
Swan (Sw.ane, Swann), Alexander, notary (1502),
738, 770.
James, in Dunbar (1583), 1056.
burgess of Dunbar (1017), 177.'>.
notary (1649), 2400.
John, burgess of Northberwick (1556), 061.
Thomas (1575), 921.
servitor to Mr. James Aikenhead
(1634), 2155.
William, St. Andrews (1545), 494.
.Snanston (Swanstoun). Henry, in Maysheil (1583),
liiOO.
OfiS
CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS
Swanston, John, deoeased (15G7), 827; John, in
West Fentoun, his son anil heir, 827.
Sweetlieart Abbey or New Abbey, abbots and
commendators of —
John [Brown], 530, 532-34, 632, 640, 669,
700-702, 710, 717, 724, 761, 788.
Mr. Gilbert Browne, 700 n., 78S, 10S7.
William Leslie of Ciuilie (1.592), I23.5-37.
Mr. Gilbert Gordon, younger of Schirmers
(1,J94), 1288.
Robert Spottiswood (1615), 1732 [son of
Archbishop 8].
monks of (l.')47, etc.) — •
Thomas Peddar, 530, 533, 669.
John Kyrkpatrick, 530, 533, 660, 700-702,
710, 717, 724.
Patrick Welch, 530, 533, 669, 700-702, 710,
717,724.
Robert Notman, 530, 669.
Thomas Murray, 530, 533 ; sub.|irior, 669,
70(1-7112.
William Johnston, 530, 533, 669, 700-702,
710, 717, 724.
William Lytil, 530, 533, 069.
Andrew IJouart, 530, 533, 609, 700-702,
710, 717,724.
Thomas Dicson, 530, 533, 669, 700-702,
710, 717, 724.
James Darling, 533, 669.
Patrick Cowle, 069, 700-702, 710, 717, 724.
Herbert Brown, 669.
Richard Prior, 609.
Gilbert Nelson, 669.
.Mexander Arthur, 533, 534, 669.
John Logan, 700-702, 710, 717, 724, 12.35.
Itobert Hynd, 700-702, 710, 717, 724.
Gilbert Browne, 700-702, 710, 717.
Swift, Thomas, bailie of Edinburgh (1479), 170,
177.
Swinburne (Swynneburn), Sir Adam of, sheriff of
Northumberland (-•. 1315-17), 21.
Swinhoe (Swynehowe, Swynhoe, Swynhowe),
Robert (1512), 286.
Thoma.s, of Goswik (1008), 1531.
Walter of (1371), 59.
Swinton (Suentone, Suentoun,Suintone,Swentoun,
Swynton, Swyntoun), George, parson (or
rector) of Nevay (1.594), 1273.
Sir John, chaplain of St. Stephen's altar,
Perth (1523), 344.
John (1543), 472.
in CokUaw, Dunfermline (1579), 975.
in Grange (1627), 1992. Perhaps the
same as —
in Newbnrgh (1640), 2275.
Nicholivs, bailie of Hadilington (1540), 446.
notary jmblic (1554), 491, 020.
Patrick, servitor of Hugh Halcro, fiar of
that Ilk (1620), 1836.
Robert, bailie of Inverkeitliing (1575), 911.
Mr. Wiilter, .servitor of Henry Wemyas of
Dron (1615), 1735.
William, horsedealer, burgess of Hadding-
ton (1683), 2818.
Jean, wife of Jamea Wynram, W.S, (1610),
1594, 1665.
S within, liishop of Winchester (854), 1.
Sword (.Suord), Humphrey, in Falkirk (1768),
3224.
Lames, in Falkirk (1652), 2421.
John, in Falkirk (1630), 2058, 2758.
William, in Dykliead (1656), 2490.
Swyne (Suvn), David, in Easter Newton (1615),
1723. ■
George, servitor of Lord Colville (1611),
1619. .Se<'r(/.so (1.590), 1207.
.James, mealman, burgess of Dysart (1617),
1761.
• Robert, Ednam (1614), 1714.
.Sybbe, Thomas (1567), 815.
Syde (Syd), Stephen, deceased, 2882.
George, his son. deeeased, 2882.
— ■ — Margaret, in Methil, only daughter of
George (1690), 28S2.
Mary, wife of .James Hallow in Methil
(1690), 2882.
.Sydserfl' (.Sydsarf, Sydserf, Sydserfe, Syidserff,
Synserf) of Colledg.steid. William, deceased
(1628), 2018, 2020; William, hia son, 2018,
2020.
of Rouchlaw, Patrick (1573), 885.
of that Ilk, John (14.53), 126.
John (1622), 1913.
ArLlii1)ald, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh
(1029), 2028, 2094; b.ailie, 2331 ; brother of
Mr. John S.
James, Haddington (1680), 2794.
.John, burgess of Haddington (1616), 1759.
Mr. John, notary (1619), 1820.
servant of David, Lord Carnegie (1631),
2U94 ; brotlier of .\rcliibald, sii/mt.
William, Berwickshire (1554), 026.
servitor of Sir George Towers of
Garmilton (1625), 1959.
Symington (Symentonn, Symondtoun, Symontone,
Symontoun, .Symontoune, Symountoun, Sym-
yngtonn) of that Ilk, John, younger (1624),
"l951.
Andrew, miller in Duddingston (1653), 2449.
.Tames, cousin of .John Symonton, younger
of tliat Ilk (1624), 1951.
Robert, cousin of John Symonton, younger
of that Ilk (1624), 1951.
Thomas of (1434), 122.
William, servitor of William. Lord Hay of
Yester (1579), 980.
iu Barrestoun (1596). 131S.
Janet, an heir-])ortioner of Jolin Blair,
Lanark (1568), 830.
Symmer of Balzordie, (ieorge (1550), 572.
George, younger (1550), 572; of B.,
1088.
George, fiar (1630), 2065, 2067 ; Anna,
his sister, wife of Piitrick Livingstone,
younger of Balrownv (1630), 2065, 2067,
2283, 2284.
of Brathinche, John (1584), 1088, 1465;
(1607), 1512, 1514; Katharine, his wife, see
Stracban ; John, his son, 1405, 1512, 1514.
of Bus, Alexander (1614), 1700.
John, in Ayr (1595), 1301.
Robert, in Sheilhill (1584), 10S8.
INDEX OF PERSONS
969
Symmer, William (1584), 1088.
Elizabeth, widow of James Scrymgeour,
merchant, burgess of Dundee (1003). 1442.
144.3.
Taogart, John, in Markis (1655), 2472.
Tain, provosts of —
Mr. Thomas Ross (1577), 949.
Walter Ross of Morinsheis (IGU), 1022.
Andrew M'Ciilloch (1649), 2393.
bailies of —
Andrew Koss (1011), 1022.
William Thomson, 1G22.
Walter Hay (1008), 2030.
James Hay, 2030.
William Koss (a. 1670), 2G0S.
clerk of (1059), David Ross, notary, 2540,
2636, 2720, 2738, 2745.
Tait (Taite, Taitt, Tat, Tate), Adam, Haddington,
deceased (1083), 2818.
James, carpenter in Newbattle (1637), 2200.
John, t.ailor, burgess of Edinburgh (1643),
2331, 2387, 2526; Margaret, his wife, we
Sempill.
in Haddington, deceased (1653), 2439,
2875.
in Pittillisheuch (1607), 2614.
Robert, brother of John, tailor in Edinburgh
(1058), 2.526.
William, in Luiget (1599), 1372.
in Pittillseuch (1632), 2117.
(Tat) William, miller at Lambden Mill
(1640), 2273, 2.328, 2373.
Tannadice, minister at (1607), James Ramsay,
1514.
Tarbat (Tarljet), (Jeorge Mackenzie, Viscount of
(1687), 2801, 2860, 2957. 'S'ee aho Cromartie,
Earl of.
Tarbert, shire of, sheriff-depute of the (1613),
Mr. .James Kirk, 107'X
Tarbet (Tarbat, Tarbert, Tarbett, Terbert), James,
merchant, burgess of Edinburgh (1057), 2498.
James, notary public (1579), 978, 990.
John (1559), 70S.
William (1500), 261.
writer in Paisley (1700), 2986.
Tarrell of Doill, Alexander (158S), 1158.
Tarres, Sir James, vicar of Nairn (1609), 1542.
Tarvet (Tarvett, Ternat, Terwat), (ieorge, elder,
gardener at Dudhope (1644), 2351.
George, younger, gardener at Dudhope (1644),
2351.
James, in Kirktoun (1627), 1997.
William, Fife (1532), 3S4, 592.
Taylor (Tailior, Tailleor, Tailzeor, Tailzeour, Tail-
ziour, Tailzour, Talyer, Talyour, Talzhour,
Talzour, Taylyour, Teylzour), Alexander, in
Tain (1611), 1022.
Andrew, deceased (10S8), 2809.
notary (1753), 3190.
David, servitor of Mr. .James Wood in Cair
(1618), 1814.
in Pittilseuche (1638), 2250.
aJin^ Ross, Don.ald, in Fearn (1695), 2932.
Duncan, [St. .\ndrews] ISl.
Finlay. b:iilie of C.anong.atc (1609), 1.545.
Taylor, George, in Torrichoycs (1658), 2522, 2523.
James, St. Andrews (1473), 167.
Edinburgh (1010), 1745.
servitor of Mr. Robert Craig, advocate
(1027), 1991.
i„ ,st. Andrews (1637), 2208.
bailie of St. Andrews (1637), 2219.
servant of Mr. James Raith (1648),
2385.
Mr. James, burgess of Canongate, deceased
(1600), 2009 ; Finlay, bis eldest son, 2009.
James, notary (1092), 2895.
John (1497), 231.
(1512), 280.
St. Andrews (1557), 606.
Sir John, notary (1574), 890.
John, notary (15S8), 1101.
elder, in Blairsesnoch (1026), 1972;
John, younger, 1972.
maltster in Inverness (1635), 2162.
postmaster in Dundee (1672), 2692.
notary (1721), 3092.
in Canongate, deceased (1743), 3161;
Finlay, his son, 3161.
. • in Windshole (1749), 3181.
Laurence, Edinburgh (1479), 177.
Matthew, Culross (1584), 1086.
Friar Paul. .S'cc Friars.
Richard, servitor of Mr. Thomas Hope (1613),
3312.
Roger, in Kirkliston (1070), 2761.
(Talzhour) Thomas [Northberwick], 195.
Thomas, in Finnart (1035), 2161.
Walter (1550), 563.
Te.iling (Tallene), minister at, Mr. John Ramsay
(1012), 1056,
Telfer (Tailfeir, Tailfer, Tailzefeir), Mr. John,
schoolmaster at Bo'ness (1657), 2500.
.John, in Edinburgh, writer of exchequer,
deceased (1710), 3079; Isaliel, his wife, see
Lauder ; John, their eldest son and heir, and
Alexander, surgeon, also their son, 3079.
Mungo, servitor of the Earl of Glencairn
(1590), 1320.
Mr. Samuel, servitor of Mr. Francis Hay,
W.S. (1027), 1995.
Sir William, vicar of Maxtoun (a. 1561), 727.
Margaret, widow of James Ralston in Edin-
burgh (lOU)), 1750.
Telford (Tailfurd), Patrick, in Northfield (1669),
2051.
Temple, Arthur, deacon of the chirurgeons of
Eilinburgh (1005), 2597.
William, cbirurgeon in Edinburgh (1665),
2597.
Tenijile, minister at (1598), Mr. James Hastic,
1359.
Templcton (Tcmpiltone, Tempiltoun), Alexander,
in .Sh.aw, Kilmaurs (1565), 787.
Archibald, in the Schaw (1552), 594.
Sir Robert (1520), 353.
Vedast (1502), 244.
IVndall, Alexander (1500), 261.
Tennent (Tenent, Tenn.and, Tennend) of Linhousc
(Lennox), James (1550), 052, 05S, 1057.
.James (1GI>I). 1418, 1449, 14.5.5.
6g
970
CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS
Tenncnt, John, of Over Howden, servitor of King
James the Fifth (ir)40), 441 ; Marion, his
wife, see Atkinson ; Patrick, his brother,
441.
William, servant of John, Earl of Hadding-
ton (1654), 2454.
Testard in Lyham, Northumberland (1207), 4;
Sunnira, his wife, 4.
Teviot [Thomas Livingstone], Viscount of (169S),
2972.
Teviotdale, archdeacon of (1540), John Lauder,
secretary of Cardinal Beaton, 512, 577 (?).
Thane (Thaine, Thayne) of Auchmoir, John (1G41),
22S5 ; Walter, hi.s sou, 22S5.
of Edindonyng, Alexander (1541), 451.
. Hugh, notary"(1082), 2807.
John, in Kirkton of Strickmartin (1671),
2679.
Tlialland, Robert, in Burntisland (1612), 1639.
Thin (Thinn), Laurence, in Haddington, deceased
(1715), 3077.
William, in Haddington, deceased (1715),
3077.
Thirlestane, John [Maitland, first] Lord, chan-
cellor of Scotland (1594), 1273. Cf. Maitland
and Earls of Lauderdale.
Thirrelorand, William, Northumberland (1512),
28G.
Thorn, Henry, in Baitshiel (1578), 973.
John (1490), 229.
Thomas, John, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh
(1655), 2407 ; Janet, his wife, see Hepburn.
Thorns (Thowmis, Thowms, or Thownis), Nicolas,
notary public (1545), 490, 652, 689 ; burgess
of Linlithgow, 715, 773, 866, 867, 877, 968,
990.
Thomas, notary (1622), 189S, 1899.
Thomson (Thomesone, Thomesoun, Thompson,
Thompsoun, Tbomsone, Thomsoun) [of Dud-
dingston], Thomas, apothecary, burgess of
Edinburgh (1552), 001, 805-67, 8/5; Mar-
garet, his wife, see Barton.
of Diiddingston, Mr. Alexander, advocate,
his youngest son, 805-67, 875, 1284, 1403-5,
1411, 1415; deceased, 1445, 1447, 1500,
1510 ; Margaret, his wife, see Prestou.
John, his eldest son and heir (1603),
144.5-47; deceased, 1506, 1510.
Thomas, son of Mr. Alexander (1607),
1506, 1510, 1613-15, 1652, 1660, 1789, 1827,
1843 ; Sir Thomas (1623), 1919, 2076, 2131,
2135, 2287; deceased, 2601, 2620; Dame
Margaret, his wife, see Scrimgeour.
James, Lewis, William, and Elizabeth, their
younger children, 2620.
Sir Patrick, eldest son of Thomas
(1653), 2449 ; of D., 26U1, 2020.
of Golkthrople, Thomas (15S6), 1114.
.of Holkettle, David (1749), 3179; Barbara,
his wife, see Mushet.
of Longnudre, Robert (14.34), 113.
of Northhailes, John (1448), 12.5, 126;
William, his father, 125.
James, son of John (1453), 126, 140.
Adam, loid of Kylnekylle (1370), 64.
(U05), 155'
Thomson, Adam, apothecary, Edinburgh, son of
the late Thom.as Thomson, apothecary there,
1717, 1718 ; Margaret, Isabella, Elizabeth or
Bessie, Kathcrine, and Jo.anna or Jean, all
daughters of said Adam, 1718.
merchant in Edinburgh (1002), 2902.
Alexander, or 'Sande,' Serjeant of barony of
Inchcolm (1548), 535.
Alexander, apothecary, Edinburgh (1590),
1203.
in Elgin, deceased (1009), 1542.
Mr. Alexander, notary in Aberdeen (1624),
1941.
Alexander, Newhaven, deceased (1626),
1980.
bailie of Dysart (1642), 2316.
Allan, writer in Irvine (1651), 2410.
Sir Andrew, vicar-pensioner (1495) of For-
teviot, 224.
Andrew, younger, in Carnsalloch (1613),
1674.
in Auchindaren (1639), 2265.
. in Carberrv (1644), 2349.
Archibald, Crail (1590), 1209.
Bernard, servitor of Sir Thomas Otterburn
of Redhall (1609), 1552, 1.553, 1633, 1844.
David, burgess of Dundee, 738 ; Helen, hia
spouse, see Crawford.
James, his son and heir (1562), 738 ; Grisel,
his spouse, see Grahame.
David, in Craignathrow (1637), 2216.
in Potterrow (1634), 2142.
tailor, burgess of Edinl)urgh, deceased
(1657), 2516 ; Grizel, his widow, see Ogilvie.
in Kennoway (1090), 2SS3.
in Temple of Strathairlie (1703), 3009.
Edward (1058), 2522, 2523.
Francis, servant to Alexander, Earl of Lin-
lithgow (1032), 2113.
Gavin (1594), 1279, 1362.
writer in Edinburgh (1723), 3100.
George, Newhaven (1553), 614.
notary (1570), 933, 1004.
in Gullane (1029), 2042.
notary (1088), 2809.
Hannibal, in Denny (1005), 2590.
James, Kirk Newton, yeouiau (1540), 447.
Inverness (1588), 11.59.
servitor of Thomas Rutherford in
Rashiehill(1594), 1291.
in Park of Maldislie (1590), 1311.
joiner, burgess of Burntisland (1612),
1039.
servitor of James Cochrane, apparent
of Barb.achlaw (1615), 1740.
Newhaven, deceased (1626), 1980.
notary (1064), 2577.
in Lumquhat (1667), 2612; ,Tanet
Thomson, his wife, 2612.
in Kinnesswood (1783), 3258.
('Thome') Sir John, vicar of Fyvie (1471),
212.
Friar John, prior of the friars preachers in
the city of St. Andrews. See. Friars.
John, burgess of Elgin (1546), 518.
(1550), 507, 568.
INDEX OF PERSONS
971
Thomson, John, burgess of Haildiugton (1554),
491.
Berwickshire (1555), u:!?.
GuUane (1562), 744, 995.
in West Fenton (1505), 7S4.
burgess of Lanark (1508), S.'JG.
in Uirleton (1575), 919, 920, 105G.
in Crail (1580), 113.S, 12S9.
in Leitb, Jecea3ed(15S7), 1140; James,
his son, 1140.
in Bagow (1587), 1149.
Musselburgh (1593), 1209, 1.5.58.
in the Valtoun, Cults (1595), 130.3.
notary (lOUO), 1405.
in Oourlabank (1002), 1423; George,
his son, 1423.
— in Elgin (1009), 1542.
bailie of Canongate (1609), 1545.
in Millgreen of Musselburgh (1609),
1558.
elder, in Newbigging (1009), 1558.
deceased (1011), 1609; Grisell, his
daughter, wife of James Pearson of Moirlan-
bank, 1609.
Dunfermline (1615), 1730; Emelia,
his wife, sec Gumming.
tenant in Jakishorne (1018), 1810.
• in How in Sanday (1020), 1830.
in Stow (1635), 2168.
in Plewland (1030), 2194.
in Cribbilaw (1043), 2323.
alian Smith, John, in Leith, deceased (1655),
2470.
messenger in Burntisland (1656),
2489.
in Montrose (1086), 2844.
aliaii Webster, John, in Stonehaven (1689),
2879.
John, maltman, burgess of Crail (1691),
2889 ; Agnes, his wife, see Bowsie.
merchant in Aberdeen (1694), 2921.
portioner of Newmilns (1697), 2952.
Mr. John, notary (1713), 3070.
John, writer in Edinburgh (1726), 3107.
Laurence, iu Leith (1033), 2135.
Matthew, clerk to Mr. Hugh Crawford, W.S.
(1752), 3192.
Patrick, in Little Over Frierton (1539), 430;
Janet, his spouse, see Kennedy.
in Greenholm, deceased (1589), 1170.
■ naddin!;ton, deceased (1085), 2838.
Ricluard, GulLaiiu (1538), 424, 425, 744.
• iu Edinburgh (1600), 1402.
Robert (1520), 321.
(1529), 378.
burgess of Burntisland (1012), 1039.
Mr. Robert, servitor of Alexander Gordon
of Cluny (1615), 1730.
Robert, in Cassiegoure (1049), 2403.
in Denny, deceased (1077), 2766;
Robert, his son and heir, 2706.
in Kirkbean (1678), 278.3.
' tenant in Hiltouu of Balnagall (1687),
2856.
writer in Edinburgh (1694), 2920,
3007.
Thomson, Robert, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh,
deceased (1098), 2974; Barbara, his wife,
see Coutts. Their daughters : —
Marion, wife of Robert Murray, merchant,
burgess of Edintiurgh, 2974.
Barbara, 2974.
Isobel, wife of William Miller, younger,
merchant, burgess of Edinburgh, 2974.
Margaret, wife of late William, son of late
John Hamilton, burgess of Edinburgh,
2974.
Mr. Robert, factor to John, Viscount of
Arbuthnot (1731), 3119.
Stephen, burgess of Crail (1021), 1890.
Thomas, Gullane (1502), 744; Margaret,
his wife, see Forrest.
in Edinburgh, 889.
■ in Greenholm (1589), 1176.
in Monktonhall, deceased (1605), 1489.
officer in Dalkeith (1012), 1020, 1066,
1887.
servant of Mr. James Raith (1648),
2385.
gardener in Whitehill (1662), 2555.
at Herbertshire (1677), 2768.
writer in Cupar (1737), 3136.
AValter, in Dumcryne (1621), 1867.
William, Edinburgh (1402), 148.
of Natherton, Northumberland (1540),
447 ; John, his son, 447.
younger, Musselburgh (1569), 839.
in Middle Garmilton (1509), 847.
in Gullane (1591), 1218.
in Stow (1599), 1372.
bailie of Tain (1011), 1622.
meal-dealer in Edinburgh (1626), 1983.
servitor to David Tlionison in Craig-
nathrow (1037), 2210.
in Bromelandis (1642), 2.301.
in Auchtermuchty (1043), 2330.
notarv, common clerk of Edinburgh
(1048), 1597, 23S3, 2423, 2459, 2470.
Mr. William, W.S. (1672), 2685, 27S5(?);
deceased (1703), 3UU7 ; Barbara and Janet,
his daughters, 3007.
William, notary (1076), 2760.
in Maxton (1699), 2981.
in Newmylne of Durno (1722), 3094 ;
William, his son and heir, 3U94.
Agnes, wife of .John Braid, portioner of
Auehternmchty (1039), 2256.
Barbara, wife of John Dickson (1717), 3084.
Oristine, wife of George Paterson (1580),
996.
Grizell, wife of James Pearson of Moirlan-
bank (1611), 1609.
Iscibell, in Kelso (1006), 2607.
Janet, wife of Alexander Achincraw iu
Coldinghani (1582), 1052.
Jonet, wife of late Alexander Morison in
Leith (1020), 1980.
Janet, wife of late Alexander Russell, por-
tioner of Fuckertoun (1701), 2994.
Katheriue, wife of late Robert Ker (1653),
2449.
Magdalene, in Edinburgh (l.")98), 1339.
972
CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS
'riionibi-anil,
St. Boswells
Tliomson, Margaret, wife of John Gib ia Brigneis
Sara, wife of Davitl Murray, younger,
mercliant in KiliQlmruh (1039), •2-2tii\.
TUorbiirn (Tlmrbrraiiie, Tliorbranil
Tliurbraiiil), James, of Style,
(1541), 4.->5, !M;9.
James, [Kiliiiljurgh, 1503] 704.
John, in CiiUane (1583), 1U55.
Robert, JeclburgU (1495), 225 ; Cristine, his
e, 225.
■ glazier in DalUeitb (1078), 2779, 27SO.
Thomas, Jedburgh (1495), 225; Mariota,
his wife, 225.
William, in Kyll, or of the Kyle, Lessudden
(1578), 909, 1206 ; Walter, his son and heir
(159U), 1200.
Thore, Adam, burgess of Edinburgh (1378), 67.
Thornton (Thorutoun) of that Ilk, Charles (1522),
334.
Alexander (1550), 569.
Gilbert, servitor of Mr. George Frier, notary
public (1550), 662 ; notary, 920.
John of (1387), 75.
Mr. John, canon of Glasgow (1538), 428.
. John, prothonotary apostolic, precentor of
Moray (1550), 509, 577.
Simon, Serjeant of Edinburgh (IG15), 1724.
William, notary public (1501), 242.
Thorpe, John of (1364), 52.
Thorswod of Bedschcll, Mr. James (1589), 1180.
Thowmis, Thowms, or Thownis. See Thoms.
Throckeluwe (Tliroklawe), Robert of (1292-95),
17.
Thomas of (1321), 29
Thurbrandsun (or Thurbrande), Mr. Thomas
(14.">0), notary public, 142.
Thursby of Bock'iug, Christopher (102.')), 1901 ;
William, his son and heir, 1901.
Tinklar (Tyuklar), John, in Nether Mains (1575),
UIO.
junior (1575), 916.
William, in Dennestoun (1053), 2437.
Tinto, James, servant of Thomas Darling, W.S.
(1637), 2203.
Tirrell, Thomas, citizen and grocer of London
(1578), 900 ; Thomas, his son, 960.
Tod (Tode), Alexander, in East Restou (1599),
1386.
Alexander, in Ednam (1014), 1714.
Andrew, in Newbigging (1609), 1558.
Archibald, provost of Edinburgh (1654),
2457, 2459, 2470, 2471.
Arthur, Dirleton (1565), 784.
officer of the burgh of Dumfries
(1580), 997.
David, in Keiris (1660), 2544, 2545.
George (1004), 1474.
notary (1020), 1842.
GuUane (1554), 620.
Hugh, W.S. (1039), 2258.
Robert (1596), 1320.
Thomas, gardener in Blairquhan (1615),
1729; John, his son, 1729.
in Barganie (1618), 1794.
in Mains of Blairquhan (1005), 2595.
Tod, Sir William (1542), 462.
William, Serjeant of Ediubiiigh (1639), 2260,
2331.
tenant in Stratherlie (1000), 2545.
in Abcrdour (1731), 3120.
Katherine, wife of Andrew Tj ndale, mer-
chant, burgess of Edinburgh (1580), 996.
Marion, wife of Iliigli Bniwn, younger,
merchant, burgess of Edinburgh (1015),
1724, 1733.
Todrig (Tochryk, Toddrick, Tcjddrik, Todiick,
Todrik, Todryg, Torryk), Alexander (1554),
619.
Archibald, bailie of Edinlmrgh (1483), 191.
burgess of Haddington (1022), 1915.
George, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh
(1572), 876, 1364.
notary (10.37), 2218.
Mr. John, A.M., notary (1580), 1002.
Robert, Serjeant of North Berwick (1597),
1325.
(Torryk) Thomas, [North-borwick] 326.
Thomas, serjuaut, Edinburgh (1549), 547.
in Haddington, deceased (1008), 1537.
(Tochryk) Sir William, chaplain (1491),
379.
Janet, wife of William Lamb (1053), 2439.
Tongland (Toungland, Tungland), abbots and
commendators of —
Alexander (1273), 40.
Alexander Gordon, bishop of Galloway
(1504), 772, SOI.
sub-prior of (150G), John Mcthosouii, 801.
abbey of, bailie of, John, Lord Maxwell
(1500), 801.
bailie-depute of. Sir John Gordon of
Luchinvar, SOI.
Tongland, minister of (1614), William Sharp,
1098.
Tongland, William of (15G0), 801.
Tor, Sir William, presbyter (1478), 170.
Torboltoun, minister at (1621), Mr. William
Nisbet, 1871, 1877.
Tomer, Thomas, burgess of Morpeth (1540),
447.
Torphichen, preceptors of, of the Order of St.
John of Jerusalem —
Friar Thomas Gudwine (1432), 110.
Friar William Knollis, knight (1480), ISO;
Lord of St. John, 231, 264.
George Dundas, knight (1522), 335, 352.
Walter Lindsay, knight (1532), 385, 388,
389, 393, 398, 405, 421, 426, 445, 448,
455, 470, 472, 473, 480, 481, 500, 513.
Sir James SandiUnds (1548), 554, 501, 620,
641, 652, G58, 768, 812 ; first Lord Tor-
phichen, 874, 877, 920, 940, 941, 950,
1180.
preceptors "of, 143, 2189, 2794.
Torphichen, Sir James Sandilands, first Lord,
see above.
James Sandilands of Calder, [second] Lord,
grand-nephew of Sir James (1587), 1138,
1102, 1179-1181, 1217, 1200, 1374, 1418,
1GG2, 1704.
James, [third] Lord (1622), 1900.
INDEX OF PERSONS
973
Torphichen, regality of, clerk of the (IGOl), Alex-
ander Lawsou, 1418.
Torrance (Torreiis), rectors of —
John Tyry (1500), L'GO.
Sir John Learmonth (155U), 557, 558.
Torrie (Torry), David, burgess of Klgin (1602),
1424.
William, bailie of Elgin (1G32), 2109, 2110.
Toahach (Tosclieauch, Tosheauch, Toshoch, To-
soch) of Monzievaird, David, apparent (1UU7),
152G.
James, burgess of Auchtermuchty (1GC7),
2612.
Thomas, chamberlain of the monastery of
Dunfermline (1575), 912, 925, 945, 98G,
1017, 1029, 1037, 1090.
Towers (Touris, Tours, ' de Turribus"), Sir Eustace
of (1273), 40.
of Inverleith, John of (1438), 118; of I.,
deceased (1453), 137.
Sir John, great-great-grandfather of
Sir John, infra, 1753.
George (1569), 847.
John (1582), 1052, 13.50, 1.3.")2, 1365,
1308, 1309 ; Sir John, deceased, 1728, 1753;
James, his second son (1598), 1350, 1352,
1365, 1308; Patrick, also his son (1608),
1529.
of Garmilton, Sir George, baron of Inver-
leith and Dairy, eldest son and heir of Sir
John T. of Inverleith (1007), 1525, 1529,
1072, 1073, 1728, 1753, 1771, 1858, 1859,
1861, 1959, 1900, 1983, 1994, 199.5, 2026,
2027, 2085, 2080, 2141, 2104, 2201, 2202,
2230, 2285, 2334 (?), 2484 ; Dame Jean, his
wife, see Ker ; William, his younger sou
(1037), 2201,2202.
Sir Alexander, his eldest son and heir
(1629), 2026, 2027, 2285.
George, servitor to Sir George Towers of
Garmilton (1031), 2086.
Towie, David, liailie of Elgin (1593), 1259.
Trabroun, Lady (1054), 2454. [Perhaps Catherine
Peebles, widow of Sir John Hamilton of T. ]
Trail ('de lusula,' St. Mary's Isle), David, prior
of (1273), 46.
commendator of, Mr. Robert Richardson
(1577), 945, 975, 986.
Traill (Trale, Trayll) of Blebo, James (1515), 310.
Andrew, in St. Andrews (1637), 2208.
Sir James, chaplain, 310.
— — James, in North Berwick (1597), 1325.
John, Serjeant of Montrose (1620), 1846.
Thomas, in Brugh in Rowsay (1637), 2205.
Margaret, wife of William Carmichael,
burgess of C'rail (1594), 1289.
Trailtrow, preceptor of (1557), Mr. Archibald
Menzies, 669.
Tranent, minister of (1020), Mr. Robert Bal-
canquell, 1833.
Trannaut, George, in Harcarse (1657), 2514.
Jasi^er, iu Harcarse (1657), 2514.
Traquair, John, first Earl of (1636), 2190, 2475,
2478, 3097 (?).
Traquair (Tracquair). David, in Easter Spittell
(1621), 1878.
Tremamondo, M. Giovanni Xaverio, a Florentine,
one of the masters of the Royal .\cademy for
Exercises in Edinburgh (1779), 3248.
Trench (Treinch, Trynschc), Adam, in Eyemouth
(1629), 2029. Stt Trenscheour.
John, oliicer in Eyemouth (1617), 1776.
Trenscheour, Adam, in Eyemouth (1580), 1007.
Trent, Archibald, burgess of Haddington (1680),
2794.
John, [Newbattle, 1583] 1065.
Trinity, Confraternity of the Holy, at Perth
(1523), 344.
Trinity College Church, Edinburgh, proVost of
(1547), 531.
sub dean of (1536), Mr. John Letham,
402.
' orators and beidmen ' of the Hospital
of (1504) — Patrick Waiche, Robert Gray,
William Maw, David Wardlaw, Andrew
More, William Maktyger, Alexander Cuyk,
John Watsoun, Patrick Giild, Patrick Mac-
geboun, and Patrick Wilson ; also William
Creichtoun and Malcolm Malcomesone, 248.
Trotter (Trotar, Trottar) of Catchelraw, Thomas
(1623), 1930.
of Charterhall, Mr. George (1666), 2610.
of Huntlywood, Mr. Robert (1600), 2610.
of Prentonane, Georfre (1023), 1931; Mr.
Alexander, his son, 1931.
of Rouchester, Robert, younger (1626),
1975.
of Overhall of Sisterpatb, George (1635),
2178, 2181.
of Warynislandis, John (1527), 358, 364;
of Sisterpatb (1529), 378.
Edward, in Swintou .Mill (1574), 900.
Mr. Emanuel, of Newton, Northumberland,
clerk (1020), 1978, 1979.
Mr. George, servitor of John Learmonth,
W.S. in Edinburgh (1G23), 1930; notary,
1975, 2104; W.S., 2371.
James, in Ednam (1014), 1714.
John, in Ednam (1014), 1714.
[Berwickshire, 1021], ISSO.
notary (1046), 2371, 2373, 2549.
in Ryislaw (1057), 2514.
Patrick, brother of George Trotter of Over-
hall of Sisterpatb (1635), 2178, 2181.
• merchant, burgess of Edinburgh (1638),
2248.
Robert, prebendary of Reidspittell in the
College Kirk of Dunglass (1621), 1866, 1868,
1872.
Mr. Robert, advocate (1635), 2175.
Thomas, of Helminton, in Northumberland
(1678), 2775.
Major Thomas, of the Royal Artillery (1795),
3282.
William, in Duns (1589), 1186.
Trowp, Nigel (1571), 863.
Trowi)e, John of, Ayrshire (1370), 64; Cristian
of, his wife, 64.
Troyles, George, servitor to Willam Lauder,
notary (1617), 1779.
Tughalc (tnggehale), Henry of (1330), 34.
Walter of (1303), 19. "
974
CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS
TuUiallan, rector of (1583), I'atriuk lilackader
1UG5.
TuUibardine, William, Master of and second Earl
of (1G13), 1071, 1943.
Tiillidei)!!, Thomas, rector of St. Andrews
University (1737), 3134.
Tullie, David, Ciilross (1505), 782.
Tulloch (Tulach), David of (1380), 65, 70 ; Walter,
his brother, 05.
James, lately of Rothisholm (1031), 2077,
2078.
Thomas, 239.
Tunny (Tunno, Twnne, Twnno), Alexander (1531),
383.
Alexander, Berwickshire (1555), 637.
Andrew, notary (1627), 2000, 2030.
John, Berwickshire (1555), 637.
William (1546), 521.
Turberville, Roger of (127U-90), 14.
Turnbull (Trumbill, Trumblo, Tnunbule, Trum-
bull, Turubill, Tumble, Turubule) of Denhede,
John (1571), 862.
of Girnwood (Grynwakl), Thomas (1462),
144.
of Hoppisburn, Thomas, younger (1007),
1527.
of Smiddiehill, James (1072), 2687, 2735.
William (1772), 32.30.
of Symington, William (1508), 1355.
Sir Andrew, chaplain (1512), 288.
Andrew, in Mellerstane Mill (1073), 2715,
2716.
Gilcrist, Edinburgh (1462), 148.
Hector, in Dalkeith (1596), 1322, 145S.
Henry, merchant, burgess of Dunfermline
(1004), 1461-03; Robert, his son, 1401-63.
.James (1493), 217.
(1594), 1279.
Mr. James, notary (16G7), 2615, 2622.
. John, vicar of the parish church of
sudden (1578), 969.
in Api)letree!eaves(1654), 2454
Les
Mar-
garet, his wife, see Cairncross.
bailie of Dunfermline (1659), 2538.
- Mark, in Nether IJonchester (1607), 1527.
- Matthew, servitor to William Murdoch in
Shawlield (1607), 2013.
- Nicolas, servitor of James Richardson of
Smeaton (15SU), 993, 1107.
- Patrick, burgess of Dunfermline (161S),
1804.
-Peter, Dalkeith (1.551), 580.
in Syde (1007), 2024,
- Robert, servitor of James Kinghorn, notary
(1604), 1400, 1502.
- Walter, chirurgeon in Edinburgh (1005),
2597.
- William, Dalkeith (1551), 580.
in Dalkeith (1596), 1322, 132.3.
in Weynd (1607), 1527.
portioner of Philiphaugh (1614), 1715.
- Christina, or Christian, wife of Bartholomew
Heriot in Reidhall (1599), 1386, 1394, 1541,
1547, 1655.
- Elizabeth, wife of James Carstairs, portioner
of Strathkinnes (1583), 1062, 1063.
Turnbull, Margaret, deceased, wife of James
Fayrer, meal-dealer ( 1015), 1728, 1753.
Turner (Turnor, Tumour) of Airdwall, Mr.
William (1584), 1087.
James, in L.angschaw (1614), 1715, 2168.
John, notary (1610), 1575-77.
in Clackmannan (1672), 2680.
Mr. Patrick, minister (UiO.'i), 1457.
Peter, notary (1590), 1313.
Robert, in Langshaw (1014), 1715.
Thomas, in New Abbey (1012), 1050.
in Langshaw (1014), 1715.
in Stow (1035), 2168.
Sir William (1529), 376.
Mr. William, vicar of Kirkpatrick-Durham
(1557), 067, 717.
William, in Corbelly (1612), 1624, 165it.
Tuniet (Turnett), Alexander, in Ednam (1614),
1714.
Andrew, in Ednam (1014), 1714.
John, in Edn.am (1014), 1714.
Nicolas, in Ednam (1014), 1714.
Robert, servitor to Sir Andrew Hamilton
(1630), 2057.
Thomas, in Ednam (1614), 1714.
deceased, also in Ednam, and . . .,
his relict (1014), 1714.
William, wright in Dalkeith (1612), 1626.
Twedop, John, in Mersington (1574), 900.
Tweeddale, John, [second] Earl of (1609), 2042.
Tweedie (Tuedy, Twedi, Twedie, Twedy, Twedye,
Tweidie) of Drummelzier, . . . (1506),
796.
of Wiukstone, Mr. John (1614), 1708, 1709;
Elspet, his wife, see Hamilton.
Adam, in Wedderburn (1052), 2427.
■ Alan of, burgess of Edinburgh (1434),
112.
Archibald, servitor to Lord Hay of Yuster
(1639), 2264.
James (1410), 90.
in Canongate (1049), 2394.
John (1410), 90.
John (1505), 254.
William, uncle of the laird of Drummelzier
(1560), 790.
Twinghame, Peter, burgess of Ayr (1595), 1301.
Twynhame, Walter of (1273), 46.
Tyler, Sir William, knight. Lieutenant of Berwick
Castle (1491), 205-207.
Tyndale (Tyndaill), Andrew, merchant, l)urgess
of Edinburgh (1580), 990; Kathcrine, his
spouse, set Tod.
Henry, deceased (1615), 1734.
Tyndyn, John (1450), 129.
Tynningham, ministers at —
Mr. James Young (1604), 1474.
Mr. John Lauder (1097), 2965.
Tyrie (Tyry) of Cowlithie, David (1669), 2644,
2730.
Henry, baker, burgess of Dysart (1617),
1761 ; Barbara, his wife, see Walker.
John, rector of Torrance (1506), 260.
macer, deceased (1656), 2496: John,
his son, 2496.
Janet (1529), 375.
INDEX OF PERSONS
975
Tyrie, Margaret, wife of I'atrick Lowson, tailor in
Dunilee (IGoO), 2406.
Tyrwhit, Hugh of (1305), 54; Cristiana, his
wife, 54.
Uddart (Udward, Udwart). See Edward.
Udny (Udney, Udnie), Alexander, merchant,
burgess of Aberdeen (102.3), 1927.
Alexander, commissioner of H. M. Excise in
Scotland (1743), 3101.
Mr. Peter, sub-principal of King's College,
Aberdeen (159S), 1340.
Uhtred, son of Gilise (1153-7S), 2.
Umfra ( Umfray). Sf:e Humphrey.
Umfraville (D'Umfravill), Robert (1368), 55 ;
knight and sheriff of Xorthumberland, 61.
Umpbankis, Roger of (13(13), 19.
Uuis, Uns, tJnys. See Ovens.
Unthank, Thomas (1462), notary public, 148.
Unyot, Thomas (13S7), 77.
Ure (\Vr), Francis, burgess of Edinburgh (1557),
076.
-James, weaver in Cardross (1667), 2616;
Alexander, his son, 2616.
John, canon of St. Andrews (1584), 1082.
Urie, John, notary (1629), 2025.
Robert, writer (1610), 1597.
William, in Paisley (1603), 14.32.
Urqnbart (Vrcharde) of Braelangwell, Mr. Thomas,
minister of the gospel, brother of Alexander,
of Kinudie(1670), 2667,2734, 2748, 2861 ;
Henrietta, his wife, see Douglas.
William, their .son (1087), 2861, 2927.
Charles (1762), 3217.
of Crom.arty, William, knight, 239 ; William
of, his son, 239. [Date given (1500), but
uncertain.]
Thomas (1609), 1544; Sir Thomas,
deceased, 2356.
Sir John (1670), 2667 ; (1674), 2734,
2748, 2S61 ; Dame Barbara, his wife, .see
Mackenzie.
of Kinudie, Alexander (1670), 2667.
of Meldrum, Adam (1667), 2618, 2726.
John (1696), 2939.
Daniel, Serjeant in St. Andrews (1696), 2394.
David (1469), 157.
Donald, in B.anff (1590), 1199.
George [lirother of Mr. James, infra], de-
ceased (1710), 3058, 3081.
James, in Dalkeith (1027), 2001, 2296;
Mariota, his wife, see Darling; Patrick, their
eldest son, 2001, 2296 ; burgess of the burgh
of Canongate, 2305, 2805 ; Mariot, his wife,
si:e Geichan or Graham ; .James, their younger
son, 2001 ; deceased (1641), 2296.
Mr. James, minister at Galashiels (1642),
2305; deceased (IG82), 2805, 2800, 3058;
George, writer in Edinburgh, his son, 3058 ;
George, grandson and heir of Mr. James
(1082), 28O0.
.lames, nephew and heir of late George
Uninliart (1717), 30S1.
John, in Milton of Newlmll (1670), 2667,
2S62.
in Resolis (1694), 2927.
Urrpihart, Mr. .John, brother-gcrman of William
Urquhart of Brealangwell (1694), 2927.
deceased, minister at (iartly, then at
St. Andrews, in Elginshire (1740), 3151 ;
Thomas, baker iu Mid Lauden, his son and
heir, 3151.
Patrick, doctor of medicine, professor in
King's College, Aberdeen (1697), 2961.
Robert, sheriff of Cromartie (1545), 495.
Thomas, servitor of Mr. Alexander MorisoD,
advocate (1618), 1789.
Beatrice, wife of Hugh Murray of Cam-
busa\-ie (1551), 570.
Helen, wife of John Seton of Auchinhuif
(1597), 1337.
Urry. See Hurry.
Urvine of Cuthbrea, John, governor of the Earl of
Huntly (1697), 2956. Cf. ahn Irvine.
Urwell, Nicolas, in Elgin (1009), 1542.
Uttersoun, James, in Over Tofts (1022), 1001.
Utterstouii, Thomas, in West Beston (1616),
1748.
Uullaf, Abbot (854), 1.
Vaeadoc.n-, William of (1319), 25.
Vait, Alan, Dirleton, 784.
Vale, Sir William del (1372), 61.
ValUince (Vallange, Valleng, Wallanche, Wallang,
Wallange, Wallenche), Andrew (1567), 819.
Francis, deceased (1682), 2803.
Henry (1567), 828.
James, iu Newburgh, deceased (1640), 2275.
Sir Matthew, vicar of Kinglassie (1585),
1090.
Matthew, in Musselburgh (1605), 1489.
- — . Peter, deceased (1082), 2803.
Thomas (1521), 328.
Thomas, burgess of Musselburgh (1569),
839, 1209(?), 15.58; Helen, his wife, see
Mill ; Andrew, their son, 839 ; John, younger
brother of Andrew, 839.
William (1017), 1770.
Valouin, Roger of (1153-7S), 2.
Vans of Barnbarroch, Mr. Patrick (1582), 1036.
Cf. Vans.
Vansoiin, Marion, Kirkcaldy (1584), 1072.
Vast, William, in Innerbervie (1571), 860.
Vaus (Vause, Waus) of Lochslyue, John (1604),
1471. See alio Vans.
of Longcastle, Sir John, deceased (1666),
2600 ; Patrick, his son and heir, 2600.
of Lybrak, Patrick (1621), 1852.
of Many, Richard, 178.
Alexander, canon and official-general of Aber-
deen (1471), 212.
Alexander, iu Wedderburn (1652), 2427.
George (1540), 523.
Henry, in Inverness (1600), 1399.
J.ames, burgess of Inverness (1600), 1399.
John, [Dirleton, 143S] 116.
spouse of Margaret Cunningham,
Auchenharvie (1546), 523.
— notary public and sberiff-clerk of Ren-
frew (1551), 586, 683, 7.36, 821, 15.30.
bailie of Paisley (1642), 2307, 2.370.
97fi
CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS
Vans, Sir Magnus, vicar of Dalchorss (l.')28),
371.
Richard the, [Dirleton, 1447] 124.
-Robert, burgess of Edinburgh (14711), ITTi,
177; Christian, his spouse, 176.
notary public (lo43), 467, U59 (?).
notary, burgh clerk of Inverness (1580),
1111, lir,9, 139!)(?).
Mr. Thomas, precentor of Moray (1471),
212.
Thomas, Inverness (1G24), 1952.
Vaux (Vallibus), .John of (12.52), 7. Cf. Vans.
Veitch (Vaich, Vaitch, Vaitche, Veache, Veatchc,
Veche, Vetche, Veitche, Waiche, Weatche,
Weich, Wcitche) of Dawick, John (1687),
2858.
Henry, in Dalkeith (1621), 1851.
in Dalkeith (1621), 1873.
notary (16311), 2059.
James, elder, in Dalkeith (1580), lOO;),
1104; William, his son, 10O3, 1104; Robert
and James, also his sons, 1003.
junior, in Dalkeith (1596), 1322.
in Dalkeith, deceased (1669), 2642.
John, Dalkeith (1551), 580.
in Dalkeith (160S), 15.36.
merchant, burgess of Edinburgh (1630),
2059.
■ macer of the Court of Session (1C64),
2574.
dyer in Linton (1693), 2909.
notary (1673), 2722.
Patrick, 'beidman' (1504), 24S.
Quintigern, merchant, Edinburgh (1615),
1720.
Richard, in Dalkeith (1612), 1666.
Robert, in Dalkeith (1585), 1104.
Samuel, in Edinburgh (1639), 2253.
William, indweller of tlie town of Dalkeith
(1582), 1039, 1044, 1069, 1212, 1323, 1640;
Catherine, his wife, .«f I'orteous.
in Bristo (1613), 1673.
senior, in Dalkeith (1622), 1909.
in Dalkeith (1643), 2332, 2333, 2642,
3059.
merchant in Edinburgh (1669), 2642.
servitor of William Williamson, notary
(1687), 2859.
Vernor (Verner, Vernour). .S'ee Warner.
Vesci, Eustace de (1207), 4.
Richard, a cleric, 4.
Vigrus, Nicholas, then Stewart of Tynemouth
(1292-95), 17.
Vile, Robert (153S), 419.
Villement (Villiment), John, ' ooy ' or grandson of
Lawrence Villement, infra (1580), 998.
Lawrence, burgess of Kirkcaldy, ' gudsone '
of William Moise in Tyrie Mill ("l580), 998.
Patrick, brotlier-germau of the al)0ve Law-
rence (1580). 998.
Villiers, Robert, Viscount Purbeck, see Purbeck :
Margaret, his wife, see Muskerry.
Vertie (Vartye, Virtie), Andrew, officer of the
sheriffdom of Berwick (1554), 626.
George, in Eyemouth (1644), 2343 ; Andrew,
his second son, 2343.
Vertie, John, in Gullane (1583), 1055, 1218.
Vobstar. See Webster.
Vyndgattis. Hee Wingate.
Vynyng, John, in Balmoir (1566), 814; Enphan,
his wife, sec Blair.
Waddell (Vodell, Waddel, Weddale, Weddel,
W'cddell, Woddell), Adam | Burncastlc], 217.
Adam, in Edinburgh (1060), 2C09.
Alexander (1532), 388.
- — • (1.541), 455.
Andrew, in Blacklands (1603), 1431.
Archil>ald (1507), 204.
(1504), 773.
bailie of Dalkeith (1621), 1885.
portioner of Turiietdykcs (1621), 1887.
(/. Weatlierstone),
George, servitor of Abrah.am Piggott, notary
(1610), 1583.
^ James, in Queensferry (1671), 2677.
■ Mr. John, rector of Flisk, ollicial of St.
Andrews, in Lothian (1538), 426.
John, in Gartmillan (1584), 108O, 11.30.
Kentigern or Mungo, Dalkeith (1556), 644,
1479.
Nichol, surgeon (1680), 2795.
Robert (1507), 264.
■ brother of John \V. in Gartmillan
(1584), 1080.
Tranent (1593), 1258.
writer in Edinl)urgh (1759), 3208.
William, [St. Andrews] 327.
(1586), 1130.
Captain William, deceased (1005), 1479;
(1008), 1536; Archibald, his son and heir,
1535, 1536.
Waiche (Waitche, Weiche). <S'ee Veitch.
Wairdro])per, James, merchant in Edinburgh
(1630), 2048.
Walcar. See Walker.
Walderston (Walderstoun,
.James (1015), 1725.
William (1550), 564.
Waldie, David, servitor of James Don, clerk of
Kelso (1004), 2582, 2590, 2007 ; writer in
Edinburgh, 2802.
Walls, Thomas, of Tynemouth (1538), 427.
Walker (Valcar, Walcar, Walkar) of Bedlormie,
Patrick (1045), 2.30 1.
of Pennylands, .John (1021), 1850.
Audrew (1533), 390.
Archib.-ild (1623), 1927.
Duncan, servitor to Sir Archibald Napier of
Edinbillie (1583), 1058.
minister at Borthwick (1583), 1060.
Gavin, notary, deceased (1569), 839.
George, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh,
deceased (1698), 2974; Marion, his wife,
set Hamilton ; George, their eldest son,
2974.
Hugh, burgess of Ayr (1605), 1484.
Mr. James, parson of Inchecalleochc (1558),
0S.5, 739, 820.
Tames, in Kinloss (1581), 1028.
.John, elder, Cupar (151 1), 279.
Sir John, chaplain, 279, 294, 297.
John, [Edinburgh, 1504] 708.
INDEX OF PERSONS
977
Walker, John (?), at the fulling mill of Innerbus
(157.S), 95!).
John, carpenter, burgess of Edinburgh (1628),
2022.
in Dunfermline, deceased (l(i59), 2538 ;
Peter, his eldest son and heir, 25.'i8.
IMr. Michael, rector uf iMoueydie (ir)42), 4G0,
560.
Patrick, in Caldercruix (1G18), 1789.
Mr. Patrick, notary, clerk of court of Lcith
(1(;;{7), 2207, 2470.
Peter, provost of Dunfermline (1056), 2485.
■ lloliert, in Canongate (1616), 1745; Agnes,
his wife, sef Wallace.
[Falkland], servitor to His Majesty
(16;i3), 2123; James, his eldest son, 2123;
Catlierine, wife of James, see Pitcairn of that
Ilk; Piobert, his second son, 2123.
baker, burgess of St. Andrews (1637),
2208 ; Margaret, his wife, see Anderson.
Thomas, [fit. Andrews] 199 ; Christian, his
relict (14S,S), 199 ; David, his son, 199.
Thomas (1523), 342.
■ notary (1682), 2810.
William, clothier in Potterrow (1610),
1585.
in Mains of Watterstoun (1654), 2456.
hammerman, burgess of Canongate
(16.54), 2457.
• Mr. William, schoolmaster at Carnock (1682),
2810.
• William, in Cupar (1706), 3029.
. . ., deceased, provost of Dunfermline
(1719), 3087 ; Margaret, his relict, see Well-
wood.
Barbara, wife of Henry Tyrie, baker, burgess
of Dysart(1617), 1761.
Janet, wife of Francis Henderson, smith in
Canongate (1687), 2849.
Susanna, wife of Alexander Livingstone
(1645), 2361.
Walkinshaw (Walkinschaw), Constantino (1569),
843.
Mr. James, in Cardonald (1649), 2401;
John, his son, 2401.
Mr. Patrick, minister at Monklaijd (1603),
1431.
Wallace (Vallas, Velles, Walas, Walays, Wallas,
Wallay.s, Walles) of Bogheid, Hugh (1607),
1505.
of Brighous, Robert (1639), 2268.
of Cambceskan, Adam (1625), 1967, 1069.
of Caprontown, Adam (1391), 93.
of Carnell or Cairnhill, Hew (1551), 590.
Robert (1649), 2390, 2623 ; Klizabcth,
his wife, see Fullarton of that Ilk.
of Craigie (Cr.agow), Adam (1469), 158 ;
Janet, his daughter, 158.
John, bailie of Kyle-Stewart (1494),
220 ; Hugh, his brother, 220 : William, his
brother, 220.
William (1537), bailie of Kyle Stewart,
417.
Hngh, deceased (1627), 2007.
_ Sir Hugh (1639), 2268, 2324; Hngh,
his eldest son and heirj 2268, 2324.
Wallace of Craigie, Sir Thomas (1667), 262.3,
2958 ; Agnes, his daughter, wife of Sir Adam
Blair, younger of Carberry (1682), 2813,
2895, 2958.
Sir William (1685), 28.39.
of DuUaris, William (1581), 1013-15.
James (1629), 2039; Janet, his wife,
see Mure.
of Dundonald, John (1551), 590, 778.
John, his son and heir (1564), 778,
of Kllerslie, William (1536), 409.
William (1605), 1487.
of Failford, William (1639), 2268, 2390.
of Ferguslie, John (1042), 2307.
of Halie (Halye), Hugh (1537), 417.
of Harburn, Mr. William, advocate, sheriff-
depute of Edinburgh (1643), 2323, 2410.
of Hilhouse, John, servitor of Sir Hugh
Wallace of Cragy (1643), 2324.
of Holmstoun, Robert, W.S. (1703), 3004.
of Johnstone, William (1605), 1487.
of Meynfurd (1551), John, 500.
of Mureheid, James (1605), 1487.
of Shewalton, Lambert (1493), 213, 215,
216, 220 ; John, his son, 213.
Edward (1551), 590.
John, liar (1585), 1102, 1103.
of Underwood, Robert, younger (1667)
2623.
of Wolmet, Sir Hugh, deceased (1692), 2895,
2896 ; Dame Christian, his wife, see M'Far-
lane ; Hugh, Thomas, and John, their sons ;
Euphan, deceased, and Rachael, their
daughters, 2895 ; Agnes, also their daughter,
wife of John Macfarlan of that Ilk, 2895,
2896.
Mr, Adam (1,546), 520, 721.
Sir Adam, notary public (1548), 537, 542,
550, 551.
Adam, in Straiton (1605), 1484.
Alexander, Serjeant of Haddington (1617),
1770.
Sir Andrew, notary public (1546), 518.
Archibald, bailie of Edinburgh (1719), 3087.
David (1422), 100.
notary (1610), 1572.
dagmaker in Canongate (1654), 2457.
burgess of Musselburgh (1672), 2691 ;
in Fisherrow, 2853.
Duncan, knight (1.361-62), 379.
George (1548), 537.
Gilbert (1.520), 322.
Henry, 322.
brothcr-german of Robert Wallace of
Carnhill (1649), 2.390.
Hugh, squire (1480), ISO.
in Westcroft of Bristo (1621), 1861.
bailie of Paisley (1646), 2370.
Hew, W.S. (1670), 2659, 2685.
James, burgess of Jedburgh (1497), 230;
John, his son, 230 ; Margaret, wife of John,
see Rutherford.
Ayrshire (1547), 526, 550.
(1569), 839.
burgess of Dunfermline (1651), 2417.
in Mains of W.atterstoun (1654), 2456.
6h
978
CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS
Wallace, Mr. James, ' scholaroha canoniensi '
(IG67), 2G19. Cf. Mr. James W., minister of
Kirkwall, infra.
James, smith in Kirkliston (1676), 2761.
Mr. James, minister at Kirkwall (168.S),
2816, 2817.
John (15-tO), 444.
tutor of Craigie, bailie of Kyle Stewart
(1549), 549.
> notary (1581), 1027.
bnrgesB, Ayr (1614), 1706.
Serjeant of the barony of Inverleith
(1608), 1529 ; in Bristo, 2027.
servitor to Sir Hugh Wallace of Cragy
(1639), 2268; ste. also of Hilhouse, supra.
notary, burgess of Paisley (1648), 2386,
2504.
burgh officer of Edinburgh (1660), 2546.
■ carpenter in Ayr (1742), 31,j9.
Mr. Michael, provost of Ayr (1567), 555.
Michael, notary (1581), 1014, 1016, 1138.
Patrick ( 1540), 444.
Richard (1505), 253.
notary in Queensferry (1671), 2676,
2677.
Mr. Robert, minister at St. Andrews (1594),
1277.
Robert, W.S. (1627), 2007, 2039.
bailie of Paisley (1642), 2307.
Mr. Robert, servitor of Robert Alexander of
Blackhouse (1657), 251.5.
Robert, bishop of the Isles (1662), 2561.
merchant (1685), 2834.
notary (1717), 3084.
Thomas, servitor to Mr. John Montgomery,
W.S. in Edinburgh (1697), 2958.
William (1524), 34.5.
in Lomis (1537), 417.
(1543), 473, 551.
messenger (1577), 950.
• Edinburgh (15S7), 1142.
in Abernuthy, deceased (1629), 2043.
Mr. William, servant of John Crawford of
Kilbirnie (1032), 2101.
William, notary (1038), 2240.
Mr. William, sheriff-depute of Edinburgh,
«cc of Harburn.
Agnes, wife of William Cunningham, fiar of
Southhook (1585), 1102, 1103.
wife of Robert Walker in Canongate
(1616), 1745.
Alison, wife of William Hoppringlc, litster,
burgess of Edinburgh (15S7), 1139.
Jean, wife of late Mr. Alexander Sibbald,
minister at Dundonald (1627), 1988.
• Mariota, wife of Rankin Fullarton of Crosbie
(1428), 107.
Wallanche, Wallang, WaUange, Wallenche. See
Vallancc.
Wallandy of Auchnagowell, James (1581), 1032.
Wallat. Scf Wellwood.
Wallington (Walyngton), John of (1365), 53.
Walnock, .John, in Barmacgauchein (1655), 2472.
Walsoun, Alexander, tanner [Morpeth], 303.
W.alter, John, son of (1362), 379 (2).
W.alturson. .SVe Waterston.
Waly, Christian, widow of James Potic, burgess of
Ncwburgh (1606), 1500.
Wane (Wan, Wawaue) of Stevinston, Thomas
(14S1), 184, 1S6 ; Adam, his son and heir,
184, 186; Christian, wife of Adam, see Cant.
Alexander, in Falkirk (1653), 2442.
Bartholomew, [St. Andrews] 186.
John, Kiucaple, deceased (1585), 1094;
Laurence, his sou, 1094.
Peter, in St. Andrews, 186.
Robert, in St. Andrews (1473), 167.
Wanles, Robert (1538), 419.
Warburton, Colonel Hugh, of Lord Mark Ker's
Regiment of Dragoons, and Lieut.-Governor
of Louisburg (1739), 3148, 3168.
• .Jane, his sister. Duchess of John, Duke of
Argyll (1739), 3148, 3168, 3199.
Warden (Vardan, Wardan), John (1.507), 265.
Lewis, servant to Herbert Maxwell of
Kirkconnell (1616), 1758.
Wardis, Thomas, in Strynie (1620), 1837.
Wardlaw of Balmule, Henry (1612), 1652, 1653,
1600; Sir Henry, 1711.
of Bruntoun, Mr. Patrick, brother-german of
Andrew Wardlaw of Torrie ( 1 61 5), 1 723, 1734.
■ of Kilbaberton, Henry (1537), 41S,
of Killerine, Mr. David (1615), 1734.
• of Logie, Mr. Thomas, called .alsn of New-
lands, provost of Dunfermline (1613),
1075, 1736, 1763; almoner of St. Leonard's
Hospital, Dunfermline, 1804, 1S16, 1853,
1 856, 1863, 1864 ; bailie-depute of the regality
of Dunfermline (1623), 1921, 1922.
. of Pitreavie, Sir Henry (1623), 1921.
Sir Henry (1707), 3033.
• of Torrie, Andrew (1615), 1723.
of Warriston, Richard (1583), 1060.
- Alexander, chamberlain of John, Earl of
Wigton (1701), 2994, 3011, 3012, 3039.
-David, 'beidman,' Trinity College (1504),
248.
- George, notary (1612), 1664.
■ Henry, notary (1565), 79,3, 822, 994, 1162 ;
John, his sou, notary (1580), 994, 1102.
■ Henry, portiouer of Wester Luscar (1682),
2810.
■ James, brother-german of Andrew AVardlaw
of Torrie (1615), 1723.
- Mr. James, deceased, advocate (1617), 1771 ;
Mr. Robert, his son, 1771.
- James, Edinburgh (1618), 1795.
portioner of West Reston (1644), 2343.
- John, Newhaven (1553), 614.
merchant, Edinbmgh, deceased, 1734 ;
Mr. John, his son (1615), 1734; Catherine,
wife of Mr. John, .sfe Gilbert.
messenger (1022), 1905.
writer in Edinburgh (1708), 3042.
- Laurence, in Dalkeith (1630), 2073.
- Nicolas, portioner of Luscour (1617), 176.3.
- Patrick, servitor of Alison Home of Tofts
(1627), 1991.
in Mureburn (1641), 2289.
- Robert, brother-german of Henry Wardlaw,
portioner of Wester Luscar (1682), 2810.
- William, in West Boston (1603), 1452, 1454.
INDEX OF TEIISONS
979
Wardrop (Woclrop, Woddrop) of TorbaiiehilJ,
William (1789), 3274.
Andrew, magistrate of Ediuburgb, his
son and heir, 3274; Katherine, wife of
Andrew, sec Baillie of Polkemmat ; Andrew,
F.E.C.S., their son, 3274.
Thomas, in Slyntoch (1G12), IG27.
William, notary (1G24), 1956.
Ware, Kichard of (1319), 25.
Wark (Werk), Humphrey or Umfrid (1535), 398.
Robert of, of Lowick (1465), 155.
Thomas, burgess of Berwick-on-Tweed( 1491),
205, 206, 208.
Warner ( Verner, Vernour, Wernour), John, burgess
of Musselburgh (1035), 2169.
Richard, jjortioner of Inverosk (1669), 2654.
Robert, portioner there (1017), 1765.
janitor of the Nether Bow-port, Edin-
burgh (1615), 1720.
Mr. Thomas, deceased, minister at Bal-
maclellan (1717), 3082, 3083; Mr. David, his
son and heir, 30S2, 3083.
Waruock (Warnok), Thomas, in Mylntoun of
Clyde (1576), 934.
Warrender (Warrandcr) of Brnntsfield, George,
burgess of Edinburgh, son of Sir George of
Lochend (1742), 3157.
of Lochend, Sir George, lord provost of
Edinburgh (1742), 3157 ; George, his son, see
of Bruntsfield.
George, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh
(1681), 2798 ; bailie of E., 2979. See also of
Lochend.
lieutenant of a troop in the 11th
Dragoons (1775), 3241.
Mr. Hugh, LL.D., professor of Hebrew in
St. Andrews (1728), 3112, 3160.
Hugh, of the Honourable Company of Golfers
(1790), 3276; chamberlain of Ross (1795),
3281.
John, tenant in Ardross (1680), 2790.
Patrick, cornet in Royal Horse (iuards (1752),
3193 ; lieut.-colonel of Uth Dragoons (1764),
3220.
Warrok, John, in Edinburgh (1666), 2600.
Watho, Sir Thomas, notary (1539), 434.
Waddorstoun. Sec Weatlierstone.
Waturston (Walterstouii, Waltyrston, Waterstone,
Watterstoun) of that Uk, David (1548),
545.
Laird of, deceased (1654), 2456.
Sir Alexander, presbyter (1472), 165.
^ George (1688), 2869.
- — - (Walterstoun) Mr. Robert, provost of St.
Bothans (153G), 402, 441.
Thomas of. squire (1452), 136.
Sir Thomas (1532), 384.
Mr. William, Haddington (1554), 491.
William, notary public (15G0), 7-2.
Waterton, Agnes, relict of Thomas Smith in Stone-
haven (1688), 2869.
Watson (Watsone, Watsoun) of Corscruik, John
(1621), 1854.
of Damhead, John, deceased (1678), 2776.
John, his son, 2776.
of Myreside, Robert (1708), 3048.
Watson , A lexander, minister at Auldcambus ( 1 593),
1257.
Coldingham (1622), 1902.
Alexander, brother to Mr. David Watson,
W.S. (1G57), 251G.
Andrew, resident in Gullanc (1587), 1147.
— — Archibald, reader at Arbuthnot (1571), 860.
shoemaker in Klrktou of Aberlemuo
(1G22), 1905, 1982.
Charles, notary public (1570), 943, 1001,
1002, 1063, 1245, 1246, 1277, 1278, 1282,
1306 ; Alan, his son (159G), 130G.
David, notary public (1556), 641.
Serjeant of Bruntislaud (1591), 1222.
notary (1613), 1681, 2038; clerk of
Dumbarton, 2082, 2083.
Mr. David, W.S., (1657), 2516; notary,
2639, 2685, 2713, 2755, 2762.
George, brother-german of . . . Watson,
messenger in Coldingham (1640), 2279.
Sir Henry, chaplain (1548), 545.
James, Dalkeith (1557), 677, 679.
Dalkeith (1622), 1909, 2491, 2701.
burgess of Musselburgh (1631), 2074,
2075; Serjeant there, 2169.
in St. Andrews (1637), 2208.
John, [St. Andrews] 194.
'beidman' in Trinity College(1504), 248.
(1512), 284.
(Norham), 286.
■ Mr. John (1592), 1246.
John, Crail (1621), 1890.
in Bogangreen of Coldingham (1622),
1902.
fisherman in Coldingham (1624), 1958.
skinner in Edinburgh, deceased (1628),
2012, 2048, 2049. His daughters :—
Elizabeth, wife of George .Jardan, merchant
in Edinburgh, 2012, 2048, 2049.
Margaret, wife of Quintigern Ross, baker in
Edinburgh, 2048, 2049.
Janet, wife of Walter Rankin, 2048, 2049.
Mr. John, in Canongate (1654), 2457 ; Sara,
his wife, see Logan.
John, merchant in Edinburgh (1657), 2516,
2713 ; Grizel, his wife, see Ogilvie.
writer in Elgin (IGSO), 2793.
in Dalkeith (165G), 2491 ; deceased,
2641,3058.
servant of Thomas Drummond of Logie-
almond (1725), 3105.
Nicholas, younger, Dalkeith (L')56), 653,
65.5, 1039, 1040, 1909.
Patrick, senior, burgess of Irvine (1526),
353 ; Christina, his wife, sec Cunningham ;
Patrick, junior, his son, ' tilius liberalis,' 353.
in Dirleton (1680), 2794.
Peter, canon of St. Andrews (1566), 809,
1082.
Sir Robert, chaplain [Glasgow, 1559], 709.
Robert, servant of John Ker in Duddingston
(1603), 1434.
in GulLine (1622), 1913, 2181, 2183.
W.S. (1690), 2887.
mason in Common of Kilbryde (1694),
2919.
980
CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS
Watson, Robert, merchant, burgess of Crail (1714),
3071.
Thomas (1542), 463.
— — servitor to David Carataris (157t)),
943.
in Dalkeith (1643), 2332, 2779, 2780,
3059 ; Oliver, his son, 2332.
Walter (1461), 145.
(1529), 378.
in Melrose (1593), 1202.
burgess of Dumbarton (1013), 1681 ;
Mr. Robert, his son, 168 1.
WiUiam, Edinburgh (l.^i33), 392.
in Rutherglen (1605), 1482.
Mr. William, minister of Burntisland (1612),
1639.
WiUiam, Dalkeith (1635), 2173.
in Todlaw (1656), 2486; Katherine,
his wife, set Forsyth.
in Rossie (1071), 2679.
weaver in Coldingham, deceased (1685),
2831 ; Robert, his son and heir, 2831,
2833.
officer of the commissariot of Ross
(1687), 2862.
in BeUaskellie (1694), 2927.
bailie of Dundee (1695), 2930.
Euphemia, wife of Robert Hynd, brewer,
burgess of Edinburgh (1685), 2828.
Janet, in Ednam (1014), 1714.
Watt ( Waitt, Wat, Wate), Alexander, in Coxtoun,
deceased (1009), 1542.
Alexander, Stonehaven, deceased (1688),
2869 ; Jean, his wife, see Hunter.
Arthur, M.A., notary (1598), 1340, 1683,
1684.
David, in Lanark (1568), 836.
George, in Rystible (1621), 1877.
James, in Tarmore (1634), 2152, 2227.
in Inschberie (1030), 2193.
surgeon in Edinburgh (1082), 2810.
John, [Dunfermline] 289; Elizabeth, his
daughter (1512), 289.
(1578), 974.
servant to Barnard Howye in Gullane
(1580), 99.5.
in Dalkeith (1583), 1069.
ironsmith, Edinburgh (1592), 1247.
in Boddome of Falkirk (1053), 2442.
in Edinburgh, deceased (1098), 2974.
Patrick, meal-dealer in Elgin (1009), 1542.
Robert, shoemaker in Potterrow (1610),
1585, 2228.
William, notary (1013), 1684.
Isobel, relict of John Courtie, then wife of
William Johnstone (1652), 2423.
— — Margaret, deceased, grandmother of Robert
Gait of Woodsidc (1608), 1528.
Wauchope (Wacbope, Walchhope, Wauchop) of
Caikmure, Adam (1573), 885, 1705, 2128.
Adam, bis grandson and heir (1633),
2128, 2435.
Patrick, his son and heir (1653), 2435.
- of Edmonstone, Sir John, 2723.
John (1673), 2723; Anna Raith, his
wife, 2723.
Wauchope of Niddry-Marischal, Gilbert (1534),
390, 397, 466 ; Jonet Ker, his spouse, 466 ;
Adam, their son (1534), 397, 466.
of Niddry, Archibald, deceased, 1449, 1455 ;
Francis, his eldest son (1003), 1449, 1455.
Abraham, in Leith (l.".S0). 1112, 2126;
Agnes, his wife, nee Neilson.
Adam, servant of Mr. James MacGill, clerk-
register (1566), 796.
- Archibald (1572), 868.
Mr. George, ad%-ocate (1600), 1398.
(Walchhoije) Gilbert, [St. Andrews] 186.
Gilbert (1505), 252.
John, macer of session (1661), 2547.
William (1505), 252.
bailie of Edinburgh (1661), 2547.
Elizabeth, inWesterDuddingston(lG53),2449.
Waugh (Walcht, Wauch), Alexander, glazier in
Dalkeith (1656), 2497.
Andrew, notary public (1529), 373.
.lames, notary (1037), 2214.
John (1512), 287.
Haddington (1540), 446.
in Kelso (1603), 1440.
Wayte, William, squire (1405), 153.
Woatherstone ( Wadderstoun, Watherstone,
Watherstoun, Watherstoune), of Overhouden,
Simeon (1688), 2865 ; deceased (1723), 3100;
John, his son, deceased, 3100 ; James, also
his son, 3100.
Archibald, meal-dealer in Dalkeith, deceased,
2642, 2643, 2866 ; Margaret, his daughter,
wife of John Learmonth, writer in Edinburgh
(1669), 2642, 2043, 2866; Agnes, also his
daughter, wife of William Scott, younger of
Burnhead (1669), 2642, 2S66.
James, elder, in Dalkeith, deceased (1669),
2642.
William, in Haugh (1688), 2865 ; Elizabeth,
his wife, 2865.
Webster, alias Scot, David, in Camecurandhill
(1649), 2388.
Webster (Vobstar, Vobster, Wobstar, Wobster),
John, in Wester Persye (1573), 884.
alias Thomson, John (1689), 2879.
Mr.John [an Eiiiscopalian clergyman] (1788),
3273.
Robert, burgess of Inverbervie (1616), 1749,
1751.
Thomas (1490), 229.
William, Kirkcaldy (1562), 732.
Wedderat (Weddrett) (1493), 217.
William, burgess of Lauder, 217-
servant of Mr. Richard Strang, ad-
cate (1580), 1118.
Margaret, wife of James Skirving of Plew-
landhill, deceased (1573), 885.
Wedderburn (Vederburne, Wedderburne, Weder-
burn) of Blackness, Sir Alexander (1670),
2666, 2762 ; James, his second son, 2666 ;
John, his son (1076), 2702; Rachel, wife of
John, see Dunmure.
of St. Germains, Alexander (1779), 3250.
Alexander, notary public, Dundee (1562),
741, 989; clerk of Dundee, 1054; David,
his son (1582), 1054, 1443 (?).
INDEX OF PERSONS
981
Wedilerburu, Mr. Alexander, clerk of court of
Dundee (1588), 1155, 1248, 1444, 1082 ; bailie
of Dundee (1621), 1891 ; Mr. James, his son
(1G13), 1682; cf. also notary (1(112), 1656.
Mr. Alexander, notary, Dundee (1621), 1801.
clerk of court in Dundee, notary (1042),
2315, 2353, 2355. Cf. Wedderburn of Black-
ness.
Alexander, writer in Dundee (1695), 2930 ;
clerk of Dundee, 3014.
David (1472), 165; squire, 109.
(1496), 229.
James, notary (1612), 1056.
notary, Dundee (1695), 2930.
Peter, burgess of Dundee (1579), 989.
Uobert, notarv, Dundee (15S8), 1172.
William of (142(1), 98.
Mr. William, A.M. (1478), 170.
master of St. Salvator's College (1595),
1303.
Janet, wife of William Mann, Dundee (1564),
770.
Wedelesmore, John of (1365), 54.
Weem, rector of (1565), John Menzies, 789.
Weild, .John, notary, in Coldingham (1093), 2912
Simon, servitor to Major John Home of
Carillsyd (16.56), 2481.
Weir (Veir, Veyr, Wair, Were) of Auchindony,
Thomas (1599), 1375.
of Balshaw, Johu (1624), 1950; Katherine,
his wife, see Hamilton.
of Haloraig, Alexander, deceased, 1311;
Robert, his son and heir (1596), 1311.
of Over Kirktoun, Adam (1556), 646.
of Nether Kirktoun, Thomas (1556), 647.
of Weitschaw, Quintiu (1422), 100; Jonet,
his spouse, 100.
John (1508), 268, 046.
Rol>ert, 646.
Alexander, his son (1556), 640, 647 ;
John, uncle of Alexander, 647.
- Alexander (1559), 095.
notary (1646), 2362.
- Andrew, in Lumnochtie (1610), 1590.
-David (1559), 695.
burgess of Edinburgh (1013), 1672,
1673.
- Edward, in Canongate (1609), 1545.
-Gideon, notarv, Lanark (1014), 1708, 1709,
2023,2251.
- James, Renfrewshire (1572), 870, 1004.
- Mr. James, W.S. (1676), 2755.
- James, in Falkirk (1771), 3229.
- John, [Edinburgh, 1543] 481.
bailie of Lanark (1602), 1429.
in Boirland (1609), 1.554.
in Southfield (1614), 1709.
- . merchant in Edinburgh (1705), 3025.
- Mungo, ' [loulterer' or 'pewterer,' burgess of
Edinburgh (1581), 10.33; deceased (1.599),
1375 ; Katharine, his wife, see Burn ; Rich.ird,
their son, 1375, 1401.
- Ninian, notary jnildic (1593), 1258.
- Robert, in Law (1550), 647.
poulterer or pewterer, burgess of Edin-
burgh (1000), 1401.
Weir, Rodolph, writer in Lanark (1624), 1950.
Thomas, servant of Adam Cunningham,
younger of Achinharvie (1578), 958.
William, servitor of Mr. Robert I'itcairu,
archdeacon of St. Andrews (1568), 835.
Elizabeth, wife of .John Ker, burgess of
Edinburgh (1599), 1377, 1382, 1425, 1433,
1434, 143.->, 1440.
Katherine, wife of Thomas Gifford, younger,
in Dalkeith (1012), 1066, 172.% 1885.
Wellame (\Vellem)of Wodwray, Alexander (1504),
247, 334.
Weilland, Mr. Robert, notary (1593), 3314.
Wellemere, .John of, 31.
Wells (Vellis, Wellis, or ' de Fontibus'), John,
notary public (1528), 309, 005.
Wells, John, Dalkeith (1556), 000.
Wellwood (Wallat, Wallude, Walwod, Walwode,
Walwoid, Walwood, Wellwuud) of Crossgates,
Andrew, deceased (1600), 1502; Isobel,
his widow, see Chalmer ; William, their son
and heir-apparent, 1502.
of Garvock, Henry (1746), 3166, 3167,
3177, 3178.
Robert, deceased (1772), 3238.
Robert, his son and heir, 3238.
of Northwaird, Henry (1617), 1766.
in Touch, John (1512), 289.
portioner of Touch, John, elder (1579), 986,
993, 1017, 1029, 1037 ; William, his son and
apparent heir, 9S6, 993, 1029, 1461, 146.3,
1496, 1502: William, his son (1004), 1403,
167.5, 2098.
of Touch, William, deceased, son and heir of
Henry Wellwood, merchant in Edinburgh,
3087 ; Janet, his wife, see Pitcairn.
James, deceased, 3087 ; Agnes, his
relict, <ee Bonar.
Adam, portioner of South Foid (1013), 1688 ;
Isobella Walwod, his wife, 1GS8 ; David and
George, their sons, 1088.
Andrew, in Southfoid (1581), 1017, 1029,
1185.
citizen of St. Andrews (1594), 1277.
(Wellwuud), David, Cupar (155-), 590.
David, in St. Andrews (1569), 846.
George, brother of Andrew Walwood in Foid
(1589), 1185.
Henry, merchant in Edinburgh (1719), 3087 ;
William, his son and heir, see of Touch,
^upra, 3087.
James, brother-gernian to John W., also
Serjeant of the regality of Dunfermline (1623),
1921, 1922.
— — James (1719), 3087.
John, Serjeant of the regality of Dunfermline
(1619), 1816, IS.-).-!, 1921, 1922.
Robert, merchant in Edinburgh, brother
and heir of late Henry Wellwood, sw/>ra
(1719), .3087.
Thom.is, bailie of St. Andrews (1569), 849.
citizen of St. Andrews, 1245, 1246 ;
Janet, his wife, see Geddic; Mr. Thomas,
their son, 1246 ; Anna, their daughter,
1246.
baker in Dunfermline (1613), 1688.
982
CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS
Wellwood, Kii[ilicmia, wife uf Joliu Forrester of
Chambertoun (171!)), 3087.
Isiibulla, wife of Adam Walwooil, portioner
of South Foi(l(]613), 1088.
Margaret, relict of . . . Walker, provost of
Dunfermline (1719), 3087.
Welsh (Welsch, Welsche) of Stopfuird, David
(1G04), 14G7.
^ George, in Ayton (1593), 1257; Barbara,
his wife, -see Lyohtharnes,
Mr. Henry, writer in Edinburgh, burgess of
Dumfries (1783), 3260.
John, cordiner in Cairltoun (1055), 2472.
Wemyss (Wemys, Weems, Wemis, Weynies),
John, [first] Earl of (1030), 2U0O; (1041),
2285.
David, [second] Earl of (1673), 2704, 2762.
Margaret, Countess of, his daughter (1090),
2SSi2.
David, [third] Earl of, her son, 2882.
of Caskieberran, James (1001), 1374.
of Craigtoun, John, deceased, 24U8.
Sir John, his son and heir, deceased,
2408. Sir Jehu's daughters : — ■
Christian, deceased, wife of William Bruce
of Balquharg (1043), 2408.
Kuphemia, wife of Mr. James Merser (1643),
2408.
Catherine, wife of Col. Robert Lumsden
(1043), 2408.
Isabella, wife of Captain Robert Halsall
(1043), 240S.
of Dron, Heury (1615), 1735.
■ of Fingask, David (1615), 1735.
Mr. Thomas (1706), 3029; Janet
Wemyss, his wife, 3029.
of Pittencreifif, Patrick (1538), 419.
of Unthank, Mr. Thomas (1543), 476.
Gavin (1615), 1735.
John, of Methil [ancestor of family of]
(1228), 6.
of that Ilk, John (1554), 625; David, his
brother-german, 025 ; Margaret, wife of
David, see Cunningham.
Sir John (lOUO), 1540 [father of the
first Earl].
David, notary (1596), 1316.
Henry, bishop of Galloway, eommeudator of
Dundrennan, 498.
John, [Brechin] 300.
in Craigfudy (1554), 023.
Mr. Thomas (1529), 375.
notary public (1536), 402.
. Thomas, prebendary of St. Salvator'a Church,
St. Andrews (1509), 840.
Mr. William, advocate [St. Andrews] and
notary (1015), 1735; Mr. David, his son,
1735.
William, servitor of George Hutehe-son of
Lambhill (1639), 22.52.
Elizabeth (1480), 180.
Dame Jean, wife of Sir Alexander Towers of
GarmUton (1041), 2285.
Janet, wife of Mr. Thomas Wemyss of Fin-
gask (1706), 3029.
Wentworth of Bretton, Sir Thomas (1660), 2541.
Wentworth of Wooly, Michael, deceased (1600),
2541.
Katherine, widow of the above Michael, and
wife of Sir John Kay of Woolson (1000),
2541.
Wernom-. Sre Warner.
West, William (1576), 942.
Westerkirk, minister at (1070), Walter Dalgleish,
2602.
Westwater (Vestualter, Vestv.altcr, Vostuatter,
Westualter, Westuatter), John, notary, Cul-
ross (1507), 819, 828, 845, 953, 970. .S'ec
also Culross, monks of.
Westwood (Westwod), Robert (1495), 221.
We.-itwyck, Hugh of (1369), 57.
Wetsuhaw, Thomas, 100.
Wetewod (Wetewud, Wotewode), John of, North-
umberland (1411), 91.
John (1450), 131.
Rol)ert of (1292-95), 10.
Thomas of, 4.
Weyl.inds, John, slater in Canongate (1012),
1053, 1054.
Whatten, (Quhatteu), James, citizen of Duukeld
(1569), 840.
Whicestre, John of (1292-95), 17.
Whillans (Quhillans), .Tames, servitor of John
Watson in Coldingham (1022), 1902.
Whillas, George, notary (1094), 2926.
Rol>ert, notary (1075), 2747.
Whintein, David, in Frestonpans (1079), 2785.
White (Quhit, Quhite, Quhyt, Quhyte, Whyt,
Whyte, Whytt) of Bruiitscholls, John, de-
ceased (1080), 279U; Margaret, his relict, .ste
Small.
Nathaniel, their son, 2790 ; Anna, his
wife, see Luudie of Strathairlie ; (/. a/so
3078.
of Inverdunuing, Patrick (1540), 510 ; John,
his sou, 510 ; Janet, daughter of Patrick, wife
of Andrew Oliphaut, 510.
of Markle, Andrew, deceased (1067), 2622 ;
Andrew, his sod, 2622 ; William, his son,
2022.
of Over Stockbridge, James, chamberlain to
Archibald, Duke of Douglas (1753), 3194.
Ailam, Gullane, 570, 749.
iSir Alexander, chaplain and not;iry public
(1538), 424, 425, 402, 4S6, 570, 010, 019.
Antony, notary (1613), 1094, 180G, 1872,
1878.
Archibald, shoemaker, Edinburgh (1598),
1351, 1353, 2027.
Sir Arthur, chaplain, 108.
Gilbert, Gullane (1557), 079.
Heury, canon of Duukeld (1515), 308.
servant of Johu Home, notary (1610),
1580; in Eyemouth, 1057.
James, in Gullane (1550), 570, 010, 620.
burgess of Haddington (1022), 1915.
John, Dalkeith (1556), 660.
— Serjeant, burgess of Burntisland (1631),
2095.
in Baldovan (1644), 2351.
writer in Paisley, notary (1649), 2397,
2440, 2441, 2456, 2458.
INDEX OF PERSONS
983
White, John, burgess of Edinburgh (IGfiS), 2G31 ;
Elizabeth, his tiaughter, wife of Alexander
Davidson, merchant in Kelso (1G6H), 2031.
maltman in Falkirk (IT.)-.'), 31)S'J.
Michael, deceased, brother to Robert Quhite,
and burgess of Ivirkcaldy (15S4), ll)7'2.
Niuian, writer in Edinburgh (1703), 3006.
Patrick, in Gaitsyde (1G03), 1432.
Robert (1401), 370.
Richard (1411), 95.
Robert, in Renethyl (1529), 374.
burgess of Kirkcaldy (1584), 1072.
smith in Linton (16U2), 1423.
notary (1011), 1G21, 1903.
pedagogue to Alexander Home of
Aytoun (10.-)8), 2529.
Thomas, notary public (1531), 383.
Sir Thomas, chaplain (1539), 434.
Thomas, servitor of Cunningham of C'uttis-
wray (1565), 7<S7.
notary (1572), 876.
Serjeant of Edinburgh (1017), 177S.
■ armourer (1638), 2248 ; probably iden-
tical with-
cutler in Canongate (1654), 2457.
- William, in Smiddyhill (1590), 1204.
burgess of Canongate, cutler, deceased
(2369), 2S49.
William, his son, deceased, 2369.
Robert, cutler in Canongate, also his son,
heir to both (1640), 2369, 2457, 2849;
Elizabeth, his wife, «'c Bruce.
Ewfame, wife of Mr. William Balfour, in
Leith (1577), 947.
Elizabeth, wife of William Lamb, burgess of
Kirkcaldy (1570), 977.
Mrs. (1715), 3078. Cf. White of Brunt-
scholls, xxipra.
Whitetield (Whitfeld), John, burgess of Morpeth
(1.540), 447.
Whiteford (Quhitfuird, Quhitfurd, Quhytefurde,
Whitefoord, Whitefurd, Whytfoord, Whyt-
fuird, Whytfurd) of Balloch, John, deceased,
2574, 2592, 2593, 2595. Set in Balloch,
infra.
John, his nephew and heir (1664),
2574, 2592, 2593, 2505.
of Balloohmyle, Sir John (1770), 324S.
of Blarquha'n, .lohn (1607), 575 n. ; (1684),
2819 ; deceased, 2995, 2996, 3010.
• Sir Adam, his nephew anil heir (1701),
2995-97, 3010.
- of Dinduffe, James, brother of John White-
ford of Blari|uhan (1083), 2819, 2097, 3010:
Adam, his son, see Sir Adam W. of Blair-
quhan.
- of that Ilk, Quintiu (or Mungo) (1508), 208.
John (I5SG), 1114, 1 487.
Adam, younger (1586), 1100, 1114;
of that Ilk, deceased, 2251.
Adam, his grandson and heir (1639),
2251.
Sir John (1749), 3182, 3184, 3203,
3211, 3222, 3232, 3272 ; John, his son, 3183 ;
George, .also his son, lieutenant H.K.I.C.S.,
Cawnpore (178S), 3272; Lady W. [perhaps
wife of .Sir John], niece of late Henrietta
Digby, 3272.
Whiteford, Adam, servitor of Sir John Hamilton
of Bargeny (1636), 2187.
Allan, receiver-general of taxes in Scotland
(1736), 3132; cashier to the Royal Bank of
Scotland (1740), 3153.
David, in Milhill (1580), 1114.
John, of Paisley (1497), 233, 234.
David, in Meirsykheid (1639), 2251.
James, natural son of the late John W. of
that Ilk (1639), 2251.
John, in Balloch (1611), 1608, 1928, and in
Maybole, 1954, 1957, 2188,2195, 2226, 2257.
Hee also of Balloch.
in Miltown Mill (1G39), 2251 ; John,
his son, 2251.
Escj., major in 11th Regiment of Foot
(1703), 3218.
— - Robert, in Blackmo.ss (1010), 1598.
Thomas, brother-german to Adam Whiteford,
younger of that Ilk (1586), 1109.
burgess of Paisley (1605), 1487.
Mr. Walter, parson of Moffat (1639), 2251 ;
Mr. John, his eldest son, 2251.
Lady, see ahov(.
White Friars. .S'ee Friars.
Whitehead (Quhytheid), James, chaplain (1536),
410.
Philip (1559), 707.
William (1536), 410.
— - Margaret, widow (1015), 1733.
Whitekirk, pastor at (1097), Mr. Robert Lauder,
2965.
Whitelaw (Quhitelaw, Quhitlaw, Quhytlaw, Qwhit-
law) of Newgrange, Alexander, deceased
(1612), 1647.
Mr. Patrick, his son (1584), 1075, 1204,
1378 ; deceased, 1647 ; Patrick, his sod, also
deceased, 1647.
of Peebles, Alexander, son of Alexander of
Newgrange (1612), 1647.
of that Ilk, Patrick (1564), 766.
Alexander (1564), 777.
• (1571), 859.
Mr. Archib.ild, secretary to King James
Third (1481), 184, and archdeacon of Lothian,
189, 193.
James (14.34), 113, 126 (?).
John (1531), 383.
(1557), burgess of Northberwick,
113.
- Robert (1610), 1579.
William, squire (1453), 126.
Eliz.vbetli, or Isobella, sister of Patrick W.
of Ne\vi;rauge, wife of James Murray, fiar of
Smyddihill (1590), 1204, 1.378, 13S7."
Whitliills (Quhithills), George, in Karstoun (1537),
416.
Whithorn (Whythirne), Duncan, prior of (1273),
46.
Whitsome (Quhitsum ), rector of ( 1 499), Sir William
Borthwiik. 238.
Whitsome (Quhitsum), John, burgess of IVrth
(1403), 151.
Whitson, Thomas, notary (1675), 2750.
f)84
CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS
VVliittet (VVhytit, Whyttit), David, in Kirkton of
Liff(lG71), '.'(JT'J ; Alexander, his son, 2670.
Robert, post in Stirling (1G56), 2485.
Wliittinghaiue, I.aird of, .sec Douglas.
Wick, minister of (175.3), Mr. James Farnie, 319li.
Wicketsliaw ( Wygotscliaw, Wykytschaw), Quen-
tin (l.iS6), 1114.
• Sir Thomas (1422), chaplain, 100.
Wigliam (Veghame, Wiggam, Wygham), James,
Northberwick (1521), .S2(i ; (1 55(5), 061.
Robert, [Northberwick] 195.
Thomas, Northberwick (1520), ,323.
Wielitane, Thomas, notary in Dundee (1613),
1682, 1743, 1744, 2496.
Widdrington (Woderyngtnn, Wyddrington, Wyd-
ringtoun), Roger of, 53, 55.
Dame Eleanor, deceased, wife of late Lancelot
Strother (1G31), 2090.
Wight (Weicht, Wycht, Wyght), John, Edinburgh
547.
James, his brother and heir (1548), 547, 615,
1308.
Janet, their sister, wife of David Livingston
(1554), 615.
Jonet, wife of William Ramsay (1500), 1203 ;
Sibella Campbell, her mother, 1203.
Sibella, wife of Michael Gilbert, goldsmith
(15.53), 615.
Wightman (Wichtman, Wychtman), Henry, bur-
gess of Edinburgh (1637), 2203.
Robert, mercliant in Newbigging (1687),
2853.
William (1438), notary public, 116.
Mr. William, notary public (1549), 554.
Janet, wife of John Stewart of ArntuUie,
460.
Wigton (Wigtonn, Wigtown), Malcolm Fleming,
Earl of (1346), 40.
John, [Fleming, first] Earl of (1613), 1689 ;
Malcolm Fleming, his sou, 1689.
John, [second] Earl of (1620), 1828, 2264;
Lady Anna, his second daughter, wife of
Robert, [seventh] Lord Boyd, 2264, 2304.
John, [third] Earl of, Lord Fleming (1639),
2264, 2548.
John, [fourth] Earl of (1605), 2506.
William, [tifth] Earl of (1677), 2766.
John, [sixth] Earl of (1701), 2994, 3011,
.3012, 3039, 3042.
Wigtown, rector of (1483), Sir Alexander Scot,
clerk-register, 189, 191, 193.
vicar of (1542), Mr. Patrick M'Culloch, 408.
parson of (1622), Mr. James Bryson, 1895.
Wilkie(Vilkie, Wilke, Wylke), David (1495), 223.
Francis, cooper in Leith (1637), 2207.
George, Fife (1545), 504.
James, notary (1583), 1061.
in Freuchie Mill (1621), 1888.
Mr. James, burgess of Canongate (1625),
1066, 21.55.
James, in Kennoway (1600), 2883.
(Vilkie) Sir John, [Haddington, 1560] 722.
John, notary public (1594), 1273, 1398.
writer in Edinburgh (1653), 2435;
W.S. (1655), 2465.
in Gorgie Mill (1678), 2776.
Dick, writer
Wilkiesone),
1854.
in Newton
Wilkie, Robert,baker, burgess of Edinburgh (1617),
1770 ; Elizabeth, hi.'< wife, .sc« Baillie.
Thomas, servitor to Sir Alexander Foulis of
Colinton (1643), 2334.
servitor of Lady Trabroun (1654),
2454.
William (1590), 1208.
Agnes, wife of Alexander
(1618), 1807.
Isobel, wife of Andrew Stevenson, burgess
of Edinburgh (l.')9S), 1339.
Janet, wife of .John Borthwick, cooper in
Leith (1710), 30.50.
Wilkieson (Wilkeson, Wilkesoun,
Alexander, notary (1599), 1372,
George (1547), 520.
James, 520.
portioner of Nenthorn,
Mill, deceased (1660), 2640, 2650.
Henry, his son, in Newton Mill, deceased
(1669), 2649, 2650.
Jean, only surviving daughter of Henry W.,
heiress of James W., and wife of William
Rutherford in Nenthorn (1669), 2649, 2650.
John (1547), 529.
notary (1675), 2744.
Thomas, clerk of Melrose, notary (1682),
2811, 2812; James, his son, 2811, 2812.
Walter, in Rathobyres (1547), 529.
Wilkin (Wilkeine, Wilk'yn), John, bailie of Edin-
burgh (1586), 1112.
William, butcher in Lanark (1602), 1429.
Wilkinson (Wilkynson, Wylkynson), Thomas
(1321), 29.
Sir William, [Jedburgh] 267.
William (1522), 33.5.
William the Lion, King of Scotland, 3.
William the Third, King, and Queen Mary, 2881,
2916, 2020, 2923, 3183 ; King William, 2941,
296G, 207G, 2978, 29S0, 2983.
William, clerk of Gilbert, Earl of Strathern
(1219), 5.
clerk to Malcolm, Earl of Fife (1228), 6.
Williamson ((iuillermi, Williamsone, Williamsoun,
Wilzamsone, Wyllzcmscjn) of Muricston, Mr.
Robert (1003), 'l449, 1455; (1610), 1572,
3314; writer, 1704.
of Overhall, John (1636), 2187; Marjory,
his wife, nee Crosbie.
Alexander, portioner of Newton (1645),
2356.
Andrew, Edinburgh (1551), 591.
in Crail, deceased (1621),
Andrew, his son and heir, 1890.
in Montrose (1679), 2788.
1890;
Archibald, in Edinburgh (1719), 3087.
Sir David, chaplain (1482), 379.
Mr. David, advocate (1643), 2325.
George, baker at the West Port (1608), 1535.
James, in Musselburgh (1576), 939.
servitor of Mr. Roliert Williamson of
Muriestoun, writer (1614), 1704.
.John (14.32), 109.
(1465), 155.
- (Guillermi) John, licentiate in decreets, pro-
vost of the church of Seton (1547), 48.5, 528.
INDEX OF PERSONS
985
Williamson, John, Kdinburgh (1550), 558.
canon of St. Andrews (1566), 809,
1082.
notary (1580), 999, 127-1.
in Lair (1590), 1309.
sherilf and burgh clerk of Stirling,
notary (1613), 1680, 171-t; .servitor to John,
Earlof Mar (1017), 1787, 1929; 1791, 1936,
2032, 203.3, 2044, 2211.
James, his son (1617), 1787.
Mr Uavid and Henry, his sons (1629), 2032,
2033.
Mr. John, his son (1637), 2211.
John, servitor to .James Logic, writer in
Kdinburgh (1020), 1983.
baker in Kirkcaldy (1052), 2424.
captain of 25th Regiment of Foot
(1783), 3261.
Robert (1465), 156.
Thomas, burgess of Cupar (1545), 494; cf.
al»o 395 ; Alison, his wife, see Lindsay ;
I'atrick, their son, 494.
burgess of Cupar (1602), 429.
in Rughill (16.55), 2465.
Wdliam, citizen of ,St. Andrews, 174;
Katryn, his widow, 174; nee aho Peter
Smart ; Marion, their daughter (1479), 174.
[Cupar], 276.
deceased, mariner, burgess of Dysart
(1623), 1924; John, his son and heir, 1924;
William, deceased, also his son, 1924.
notary (1687), 2S59.
Wilson (Vilson, Vilsounc, Vulsoun, Vylsoune,
Willson, Wilsoue, Wilsoun, Wylsone) of
Barrmuir, .Joseph (1742), 3158, 31.59.
of Nether Whiteflatt, John (1.557), 3313.
of Sands, George, 3062.
of Walkmilu of Crombie, Andrew (1567),
819, 829 (?), 1046 (?).
Andrew (1614), 1707, 1716, 1818,
2143 ; Marjory, his wife, see Currie.
Thomas, his eldest son (1614), 1707,
1716, 2143, 2317, 2922; Isabella, his wife,
gee Cunningham in Crocefnrd.
William (1094), 2922, 2942, 2950.
- Adam, provost of Haddington (1554), 491.
Selkirkshire (1555), 631.
in Kinneskwood, deceased, 2884 ;
David there, his son (1690), 2884.
- .•Mex.'inder, in West Fenton (1580), 995.
in the Loan of Kirkcaldy, deceased
(1584), 1072 ; Euphemia, his relict, see Ischeir.
in Frierton (1598), 1346.
dagniaker in Canongate (1654), 2457.
- Andrew (1520), 356.
M.A., notary, clerk of Burntisland
(1591), 1222, 16.39,' 2095, 2191.
tailor in Greenholm, deceased (1672),
2693.
Andrew, fuller in Newmilns, his son, 2693,
2()96 ; deceased, 2952.
Hugh, fuller there, his son and heir (1697),
2952 ; cf. also 2933.
- Andrew, merchant in Mauehliue(1672), 2695.
- Archibald, in Clettic (1603), 1450, 1451.
in Downicsburn (1697), 2952.
Wilson, Daniel, doorkeeper in exchequer (1742),
3155.
David, in Clettie (1603), 1450, 1451.
— servant of Robert ColviUe of Ochiltree
(173S), 3138.
in Kinnesswood (1783), 3258.
■ Edward, in Gullane (1567), 827, 917.
— in Drumlanrig (1603), 1448.
Florence, in Mains of Edington (1589),
1186.
George, in Bargour, Ayrshire (1565), 791.
(1567), 82.5.
cordiner, burgess of Paisley (1657),
2512.
Henry, Gullane (1538), 424.
servitor of Henry Pitcaim of that Ilk
(1625), 1970.
Hugh, fuller in Newmilns (1623), 1923.
James, in Quhitflatt (1557), 3313; John,
his son, 3313.
Greenholm (1589), 1176 ; Margaret, his
wife, see Kirkland.
in Glasgow (1604), 1477.
in Musselburgh (1609), 1361.
in Weitschaw (1628), 2023.
merchant, burgess of Edinburgh (1655),
2476.
in Greenholm, deceased (1697), 2952;
Hugh, his son, deceased, granduncle of Hugh
W., fuller in Newmilns, 2952 ; .see alao above.
in Stankyards, deceased (1822), 3307 ;
David, in Letham, his grandson, 3307.
- John, of Twisill (1492), 209.
(1494), 220.
[Dunfermline], 289.
-Sir John (1542), 462.
- John, Dunkeld (1550), 56.3.
Serjeant of Ayr (1552), 599.
' alias Johne in Godeis name,' Lcith
(1553), 614.
in Oxinschaw (1557), 668.
baker or maltster, Plcasance, Edinburgh
(1.562), 734, 735, 758-60; Christine, his
wife, sec Crawfurd.
Robert, their son, 758-60 ; deceased (1603),
1456.
John, his brother (1003), 1456, 1459, 1634,
2546.
-John (1565), 789.
alias Brigcnd, servant of John Shaw of
Greenock (1567), 821.
senior, burgess of Pittenwcem (1594),
1282.
2021
■ in Pilmure (1601), 1414.
in Glasgow (1004), 1477.
messenger (1610), 1574.
miller in Land (1612), 1650.
in Edn.am (1614), 1714.
■ Haddington, deceased (1617), 1770.
tailor in Newmilns (1623), 1923.
in Newhavcn (1623), 1933.
in I'otterrow (1627), 1994.
merchant, burgess of Edinburgh (1028),
2022.
in Braidstane (1638), 2244.
in I'wkland (1054), 2458.
C. I
986
CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS
WUaon, John, elder, maltman, burgess of Paisley
(1657), SoO-l.
younger, maltman, burgess of Paisley
(1657), 2504.
John, tUias Myllie, in Forthar, deceased,
2520 i Jobn, his son, also deceased, 2520 :
John, his grandson (1658), 2520.
mason, burgess of Rutherglen (1667),
2613.
in Westbarns (1676), 2760.
in New Abbey (1678), 2783.
in Bo'ness (1688), 2SG8.
in Falkirk (1771), 3229.
notary, common-clerk of Glasgow
(1780), 3251.
Martin, Ayrshire (1513), 295.
burgess of Haddington (1569), 847.
Matthew, elder, in Greenhill (1637), 2222.
in Wistou (1661), 2548.
in Coldingham, deceased, 2831.
there (1G85), 2833.
Michael, in Newtown of Fastcastle (1582),
1052.
Patrick, ' beidman ' in Trinity College (1504),
248.
— Ncwhaven, deceased (1623), 1933, 3060.
in Dunning (1656), 2490; James, his
son, 2490.
Richard, in Nenthorn (1595), 1292.
Robert, citizen of St. Andrews (1482), 187.
(1513), 291.
notary public (1539), 430.
in Coldingham (1594), 1290 ; Marion,
his wife, see Lorimer.
in Dudingstone (1600), 1401.
messenger (1603), 1433, 1434.
servant of George Pringle of Torwootl-
lie(1620), 1840.
in Newburgh (1640), 2275.
messenger (1667), 261.3.
in Cowlaud (]()87), 2856.
Roland, [Linlithgow] ISO.
Thomas, [Nenthorn] 20O ; John, his brother
and heir (1488), 200.
(1526), 356.
tenant in Edington (1563), 752, 793.
(1567), 815.
servant to Richard Cass, writer (1591),
1225, 1256.
tenant in Corsbie (1593), 1267.
in Ednam (1614), 1714.
servant to the Marchioness of Hamil-
ton (1620), 1828.
vounger, in Dryburgh (162S), 2013.
Mr. Thomas, advocate (162S), 2017.
in Omachie (1704), 3014.
Walter (1497), 231.
in GulLine (1.581), 1018.
baker at the West Port (1608), 1535.
William (14G1), 145.
Sir William, chaplain (1482), 379.
curate of Loudoun (1533), 390
William, bailie of Kirkcaldy (1562), 732.
(1565), 789.
burgess of Haddington (1567), 827.
(1569), 847.
Wilson, William, servitor to Hugh Graham, writer
(1739), 3149.
Agues, relict of William Morton (1621),
1883.
• Isobell, wife of John Mitchell (1642), 2316.
Janet, wife of William Calderwood, elder, in
Dalkeith (1608), 1535.
Jonet, bedeswoman of St. Leonard's Hospital,
near Dunfermline (1615), 1736, 1804.
Janet, widow of Cuthbert Ferguson in Edin-
burgh (1666), 2609.
wife of Robert Hamilton (1C98), 2974.
in Kinnesswood (1783), .■i258.
Winchester (Wynchester, Wynsister), AlcNander,
bailie of St. Andrews (15S-), 1012, see p. 755.
Alexander, in St. Andrews (1637), 2208.
James, prebendary of St. Salvator's Church,
St. Andrews (1509), 846.
notary (1639), 2265.
(Wynsister) John (1495), 221.
William, in Over Tofts (1665), 2.">94.
Winchester, Swithin, bishop of (854), 1.
monks at, 1.
dean of (1627), Doctor John Young, 1997.
Wingate (Vyndgattis, Wyndegaittis), David [(Jul-
lane] (1542), 402 ; resi<ling in Edinburgh
(1557), 679.
Winram (Winrahame, Winrame, Wynraham,
AVynrahanie, Wynram, Wynrame) of Liber-
ton, Mr. George (1635), 217.5, 2240.
of Wiston, James (1655), 2476 ; deceased,
2548.
Mr. James, his eldest son, 2476 ; of
W., 2.548; deceased (1690), 2887; Anna,
Elizabeth, and Margaret, his daughters,
2887.
James, W.S. (1610), 1594, 1634, 1665 ; Jean,
his wife, »et Swinton ; Mr. Robert, his son,
1594.
Mr. John, sub-prior of St. Andrews (15GG),
809.
Mr. Roltert (1547), .529.
- Mr. Robert, vicar of Dairsy (1585), 1094.
Helen, wife of Robert Fortune, writer (1608),
1538.
Winter (Vinter, Wynter), David (1491), 379.
George (1470), 1G2.
Walter, in Gleucowik (1582), 1053.
Winton, George [Seton, third] Earl of (1620),
1833,2362.
Lady Margaret Montgomery, Countess of,
his mother, 1 833.
George, [fourth] Earl of (1664), 2580, 2608,
2G09, 2761.
Winton (Wentone, Wentoun, Weyntoun, Wyn-
toun) of Strickm,artin, Thomas (1581), 1031,
Andrew, apparent (1612), 1664, 1891.
Patrick (1G71), 2679.
Alexacder, burgess of Newburgh (1640),
227.5.
Andrew, deceased, brother-german of late
Alexanilcr Wentoun, burgess of Newburgh
(1588), 1161; Isobel, liis only daughter,
1161.
James, burgess of Newburgh (1588), 1161.
younger (1606), 1500.
INDEX OF PERSONS
987
WiutOD, James, bailie of Newbiirgh (1040), 2275.
Patrick, burgess of Newburgli (1640), 2275.
Thomas, uncle of Tliomas Wenton of
Stradichtie-Marteue (1581), 1031.
Katherine, apparently wife of John Gum-
ming of Carsbank (162G), 1977.
Wiseman (Vysraau), William, notary public (1546),
518.
Wisliart ( Wischart, Wischert, Wisheart, Wyshart)
of Carnebeg, Henry (1609), 1551, 1555, 1557.
of Drymure, George (15S2), 1054; elder
(1609), 1551, 1555; George, bis son, 1555.
of Muirtoun, Andrew, formerly residing in
.\Iybiden (1609), 1550, 1551, 1555, 1705,
1905.
of rittarrow, Sir John (1566), 800, 841.
Captain Alexander, brotlicr of Andrew of
Mourtoun (16U9), 1550, 1551.
Ale.xander, notary (1628), 2013, 2180.
George, [Cupar. 1534] 395.
James, in Auldliston (1546), 506.
notary (1609), 1551.
in Mid Eaitt (1638), 2236.
Xicoll, in Auldliston (1546), 506.
Sir Thomas, 'presbyter' (1465), 153.
Thomas, servitor of Thomas Dailing (1637),
2203.
WiUiam, GuUane (1554), 620.
(1559), 703.
Margaret, wife of John Scrimgeour of Glas-
wall (1613), 1682.
Withman, Mungo (1510), 277.
Wittburne, Thomas, in Sorn (1652), 2425.
Wiwill, William of (1228), 6.
Wodrop, Woddrop. .See Wardrop.
Wodrow (Widdrow, Widdrowe), Alexander, in
Stauygait (1652), 2425.
Kobert, in Daffe (1629), 2025.
in Stanygait (1652), 2425.
Thomas, writer in Greenock (1677), 2769.
Wolfe, Robert, officer of Haddington (1683),
2818.
Wolkinger or Wolcksinger, Thomas, servitor of
James Wood, fiar of Bennington (1600), 1410.
Wood (Wod, Wode, Woud) of Bonnytou, Walter
(1504), 247.
Patrick (1600), 1410.
James, tiar, 1410.
Sir John (1667), 2024.
of Croftis, Matthew (1600), 1410.
of Fettercairn, Andrew (1500), 262.
Sir John (1612), 1658.
de-
- of Geillistoun, John (1637), 2199.
- of Grange, Thomas (1573), 885.
-of Lambletham, James (1598), 3314;
ceased, 2208.
- of Largo, Andrew (1569), 841 ; James, his
third son, 841.
Andrew (1602), 3314, 1483.
Andrew, elder (1668), 2626.
Andrew, younger, 2626.
Andrew (1692), 2903.
- Alexander (1578), 968.
Serjeant of Edinburgh (1624),
2260.
- Andrew, in Rasyithe (1612), 1658.
1939,
Wood, Mr. i\jidrew, minister at Barric (1632),
2114.
Andrew, bishop of the Isles (1679), 2786.
See also Isles and Sodor.
Arthur, brother-german of James Wood of
Lambletham (1598), 3314; Agnes, his wife,
see Graham.
Bernard, baker in ICdinburgh (1008), 1536.
■ Mr. David, chamberlain to the archbishop
of St. Andrews (1610), 1571, 1696, 1700,
1705.
David, in Ayton (1617), 1777; John, his
son, 1777.
in Lugton, deceased (1710), 3056.
George, notary (1614), 1715.
Serjeant of Edinburgh (1615), 1734.
servant in Over Tofts (1005), 2594.
Gilbert, iu Dalkeith (1584), 1079, 1104.
Henry, brother to Patrick Wood of Boiming-
ton (lOiiO), 1410.
Hugh, notary (1630), 2046.
— — James, in Hailes (1573), 885.
James, vicar of Largo (1592), 1228.
Mr. James, in Cair (1518), 1812, 1814.
James, iu Leith (1759), 3208.
Mr. John (1556), 641.
John (1569), 843.
in Flas (1583), 1061.
merchant in St. Andrews (1583), 1062.
in Dalkeith (1585), 1104.
in Dirleton (1622), 1913, 2178.
in Dairy (1641), 2286.
in Maxton (1656), 2482.
Patrick, deceased, merchant, burgess of
Edinburgh (1640), 2283.
Mr. Patrick, burgess of Crail (1691), 2889.
Philip, Berwickshire (1555), 037.
Robert, brother-german of Andrew W. of
Largo (1605), 1483.
mariner, burgess of Crail (1651), 2418,
2889.
in Birkiemure (1667), 2622.
portioner of Sachup (1668), 2040 ;
Catherine, his wife, see Moncreiflf ; Christina,
their daughter, 2640.
in Plewland (1681), 2802.
late governor of the Bass (1699), 2978 ;
Alexander, bis son, 2978.
Mr. Thomas, vicar of Carnbee (1592),
122S.
Thomas, doctor ('medico') in Crail (1596),
1316.
Mr. Thomas, notary (1597), 1324.
Thomas, master of the ship Tht David oj'
Londoiin (1625), 1970; Margaret, his wife,
see Halkett.
bailie-depute of Maybole (1029), 2039.
tailor in Dalkeith (1643), 2333.
WiUiam, in Lammclethan (1605), 1483.
weaver iu Maxton (1699), 2981.
Anna, wife of Andrew Grabame in Craigie
(1624), 1941, 1942.
Christina, lady of Balcaskie (1563), 764.
Helen, wife of John Douglas, burgess of
Crail (1596), 1316, 1495.
Isobella, in Crail (1668), 2640.
98S
CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS
Wood, Janet, wife of David Ualgleisb, citizen of
St. Andrews (15S3), 1UG2.
wife of John Harbeit in Saltcoats
(1587), 1151.
Margaret, wife of late James Strang in Bal-
caskio (151)8), 3314.
Wooler (WoUor), John of, 33, 35, 36.
,Wordie (Worde, Wordy), Walter, writer in Edin-
burgh, notary (1741), 3154, 3161.
William, at Temiile St. Niniaiis (1055),
2402 ; John, his son, 2402.
Wormet, William, Aberdeen (1504), 249.
Wotbcrspoon ( Wedderspoone, Wedderspune,
Wetherspoue, Wetherspowue, Wetherspune,
Wethirspune, Witherspuyn) of Brighouse,
James (1559), 707.
Archibald, chaplain (153S), 420.
Sir Archibald, vicar of Carndeyuu (1542),
400.
John (1559), 095.
notary (1072), 2692.
Robert, cutler in Canongate (1588), 1156,
2309, 2457.
Wreitton (Wreittouu), Mr. Alexander, in Kil-
winning (1008), 1533, 2122.
John, servitor of William Montgomerie,
bailie-depute of Cunningham (1000), 1499.
Wright (Wrieht, Wrycht) of Glaidswood, James
(1628), 201.3.
■ Adam, in Monktonhall (1605), 1489.
Archibald, iu Eiliuburgh (1043), 2320.
iu North Berwick (1650), 2414.
David (1540), 442.
Culross (15.53), Oil.
in Magdalcnes (1002), 2555.
George, notary in Brechin (1598), 1354,
1385, 1465.
James, in Pilrig (1658), 2528.
common clerk-depute of Edinburgh
(1600), 2546.
baker in Easter Duddingston (1667),
2620.
merchant in Glasgow (1780), 3251.
John (1564), 773.
(1569), 839.
Laurence, servitor to Alexander Strachan,
writer in Edinburgh (1693), 2915.
Nicholas, [Linlithgow] 180; Mariota, his
spouse, 180.
Peter, in Invergilder (1720), 3107.
Mr. Richard, minister at Clackmannan
(1622), 1910.
Thomas, burgess of Musselburgh (1593),
1209, 1321, 1489, 1501 ; (•/. a?.-o 1090.
merchant, burgess of Edinburgh (1598),
1339.
. in Kirkconnell (1616), 1758.
in Leith (1634), 2140.
- William, burgess of Cupar (1453), 138.
- Sir William, chaplain (1522), 340.
^ William, in Musselburgh (1569), 839.
notary (1592), 1240.
baker in Musselburgli, deceased (1680),
2847 ; John, his eldest son and heir, 2847.
servitor of Sir James Campbell of
Auchinbreck (1725), 3104.
Wright, Mr. William, merchant, burgess of Berth
(1778), 3245.
Bessie, wife of John Graham of Blairsesuoeh
(1020), 1973.
Wroxfeld, Philip of (1270-90), 14.
Wulfhere, a Saxon 'Dux' (854), 1.
Wydeslade, William of (1292-95), 17.
Wjgotschaw. .Set Wicketshaw.
Wylie (Wyle, Wyllie, Wyly), David, notary
public (1554), 010.
in Potterrow (1608), 1529, 1585.
Edward, weaver, burgess of Canongate,
deceased, 1156 ; John, his son, deceased,
1150; Francis, .also his sod, heir of botli
(1588), 11.50.
John (1515), 309.
(1010), 1579.
cutler in Bristo (1021), 1859.
Thom,-is, Fife (1545), 504.
(1553), 614.
carrier (1693), 2908.
Wyse (Wyis), James (1.581), 1027.
John, in Kilbanye [or Kirbanie] (1632), 2113.
Ninian, there (1670), 2758.
Wyttyn, John, burgess of Bervfick (1449), 127.
Yaik (Zare), Adam (1502), 749.
Friar John, [Haddington] 175.
Yairdis, .John, Serjeant (1587), 1142.
Yeaman (Zemau), David, in Dundee (1695), 2930.
John, burgess of Dundee (1003), 1442, 1443;
Euphemia, his wife, see Goldman.
William, in Whitchester (1072), 2684.
Yellowlees (Yallowlcys), .John, Dingwall pur-
suivant (1003), 1433.
Yester (Zester, Zhester), Jolin (1500), 260.
John, notary public (1580), 1117.
Yett (Yet), James, at the mill of Aucbinhove
(1664), 2577.
John, schoolmaster at Dunning (1013),
1079.
notary in Dunning (1056), 2490.
Thomas, at mill of Auchinhuif (1597), 1337.
Yeveren, John of (1359), 47.
Yoeson, John, of Chatton (1425), 102.
York Buildings Company (1752), 3189, 3192, 3224.
Yorston (Yorstene), Alexander, writer (1592),
1239.
Young (Yhung, Yong, Y'owng) of Duchladge,
Duncan, deceased (1676), 2754 ; Duncan, his
sou, 2754.
of Harjjerden, John (1572), 876.
of Over Kinminitie (Kilmanadye), John
(1581), 1028, 1357.
William, liar (1598), 1357, 1358.
of Walterstoun, James, 201, 202 ; of
Duddingston, 209, 273. His daughters :—
Janet, 201, 202, 252, 253, 273.
Margaret, 201, 202, 273.
Christian, 201, 202, 252, 253, 273.
Elena, 201, 202, 273.
Richard, his brother (1505), 252-54,
269, 273 ; William, his son and heir, 269,
273.
Alexander, deceased, brother of James and
Richard, 273.
INDEX OF PERSONS
989
Youug, Alexaudei- (loOD), 2G9, 273.
burgesa of Kdinbiirgh (152S), 365.
notary public (1522), 337, 397, 418,
492, 517, 56S.
in Mersington (1574), 900.
Alexamlcr (1577), 948.
in Cuthiltowuof Denny (1C31), 2087,
2768.
in Whitchester (1639), 2262.
in Biickiesyde (1G65), 2596.
bishoj) of E'liiiburgb (1677), 2774; of
Koss, 2786. See Edinburgb and Ross.
- Andrew, citizen of St. Andrews (1521), 327 ;
Grisel, his spouse, *ce Imrie.
- Andrew (1579), 977.
notary (1586), 1122.
-Andrew (1021), 1883.
in Uunley (1621), 1884.
- David, notary public (1559), 697, 714, 716,
742.
in Kirkloan of Largo (1610), 1572.
in Pascars (1627), 1985; James, his
313.
son, 1985.
notary (1665), 2596.
— Sir Finlay, chaplain (151S),
— George, Edinburgb, 392.
Edinburgh, 547.
Serjeant in Edinburgh (1630), 2048.
in Northfield (1673), 2722.
— Henry, notary (1.567), 826, 932, 937, 977,
1137, 1148, 1198.
dweller in Kirkcaldy (1585), 1098;
Andrew, his son, 1098.
— James, notary public (1486), 196, 217, 252,
264, 269, 273.
notary public (1538), 426, 465, 544.
— Mr. James, minister at Tynninghame (1604),
1474.
— James, mason in Perth, deceased (1631),
2081.
in LonghUl (1665), 2596.
merchant in Denny (1708), 3042.
- John, citizen of St. Andrews (1473), 167.
[St. Andrews], 181.
(14S8), 201.
- Sir John, chaplain (1506), 261.
[St. Andrews], 327.
-John, notary public (1543), 479.
(1546), 510.
prebendary of St. Salvator's Church,
St. Andrews (1569), 846.
servitor to James Logan, notary (1570),
856.
in Dennestoun (1575), 916.
in Findawtie (157C), 932.
servant of the laird of Corshill (1577),
944.
writer (1579), 978.
in Oullane (1589), 1182.
- Mr. John, minister at Beith, Ayrshire
(1598), 1360, 1307, 1533.
- John, in Elgin, deceased (1609), 1542.
(1017), 1773.
- Doctor John, dean of Winchester (1027),
1997.
- John, tailor in Perth (1631), 2080.
Young, John, in Cuthilltown (1631), 2087.
writer in Edinburgh (1659), 2532.
deceased (1082), 2803.
in Restalrig (1743), 3101.
Matthew, servant to Niven of Monkridding
(1593), 1205.
Patrick, Gullane (1553), 610, 620, 679.
burgess of Haddington (1622), 1915;
deceased, 2121 ; Elizabeth, his wife, nee
Hepburn.
Patrick, their son, also burgess (1632),
2121 ; deceased, 2573.
Patrick, senior, burgess there, his son (1663),
2573.
Patrick, servant to Mr. James Gray, common-
clerk of Haddington (1632), 2121.
notary, burgess of Haddington (1663),
2573.
younger, burgess of Haddington ( 1680),
2794.
Mr. Robert, notary public (1583), 1065.
brother of Thomas Young, writer
(1585), 1101.
Robert, in Edmoustone (1602), 1428.
servant to Preston of that Ilk (1002),
1428.
in Edmonstou (1003), 1455.
in Glasgow (1604), 1477.
in Banatye Mill (1621), 1800; Mar-
garet, liis daughter, wife of William Pearson,
fiar of Moirlanbank, 1800.
burgess of Edinburgh (1621), 1861.
Serjeant in Leith (1637), 2207.
in Toadhills of Cumbernauld (1676),
2754.
servitor to James, Marquis of Douglas
(1695), 2928.
Thomas (1542), 462.
■ Edinburgh (1551), 589.
— ■ Edinburgb, 630.
merchant, Edinburgh (1556), 059.
burgessof Dundee(1562),74l ; Euphaii,
his spouse, see Bell.
writer and notary (1585), 1101, 1146.
deceased (1588), 1168.
bnrgcss of Edinburgh (1589), 1179.
W.S. (1612), 1633.
deceased (1015), 1724.
in Craig of Inverleith (1617), 1771.
Mr. Thomas, writer (1035), 2178, 2181.
Thomas, in Daginsche (1052), 2428.
servitor to James Inglis, notary (1093),
2913.
Sir Thomas, bailie of Edinburgh (1707),
3034.
Walter, Edinburgh, 137 ; Mariota, his wife,
see Henry Dickson ; John, their son, 137.
[Northberwick], 195.
Sir Walter, chaplain (1509), 269, 2/3.
Walter, servitor of Sir Andrew Melville
(1604), 1460; (1606), 1502.
William, bailie of St. Andrews (1522),
[.327], 331.
in Reidhewis (1575), 927.
in . . . (1591), 1224.
burgess in Elgin (1593), 1259.
990
CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS
Youug, William, servant to John AJamson, notary
(16U-2), 1427.
burgess of Elgin (1G09), 1542, 2109;
William, his father, 1542. Cf. supra.
merchant in Coldinghamlaw (1G12),
1628.
notary (1013), 1G92.
meal-dealer, Edinburgh (IGIG), 1745.
servitor to Thomas, Earl of Strathmore
(1735), 31211.
. . ., in Crail (1671), 2G73.
Aunabella, wife of Thomas Boyes, b.nker,
Edinburgh, 557, 55S, 75!) (?).
Cristiua, wife of James Keutor, burgess of
Canongate (1022), 1911.
Dame Magdalen, wife of James, Lord Col-
vQle of Culruss (1G30), 2UG0.
Margaret, wife of James Leekie in Bo'ness
(1623), 192G, 2217.
Marion, wife of Robert Maxwell, portiouer
of Auchtermuchty (1C02), 1422.
Younger (Youngar), .Jame.s, beltmaker in Edin-
burgh (1G52), 2423.
John, in Fisherrow (1G09), 1501.
Mungo, in Ednam (1595). 1202.
Patrick, servant in Uver Tofts (1G05), 2594.
Younger, William, in Monktonhall (1593), 12G9.
Younghusbaud, Richard, of Budle, yeoman (lOOU),
14U0.
^'ouugson, Alexander, notary public (1560), 719.
Yule (Yoille, Yool, Yooll, Yuill, Ywill, Zule,
Zwyll) of (larmilton, John (14.34), 113.
of Garmilton, Alexander (155U), 571.
John (1573), S8.j.
Alexander (1575), 917; James, in Drem,
his brother-german (1575), 917 ; John,
deceased, their father, 917.
Andrew, in Nenthorn (1609), 1548.
John, (lullane (1557), 079.
servitor of John Touris of luverleith
(1598), 1350, 1352.
Patrick (1550), 5G7.
Robert, in Craill (1594), 1289.
in Lugton, deceased (1710), 305G.
Mr. William, notary (1017), 1708, 1S87.
Margaret, in St. Andrews (1090), 2934.
Zauu. See Yair.
Zemau. See Yeaman.
Zhester. See Yester.
Z%vyll. See Yule.
INDEX OF PLACES
' Abbat Alexanderis Crock,' boundary of Arn-
bathie, 410.
AMieyhill (Abbayhill), mansion of, 3161.
Abbotshall, lands and barony of, Fifeshire, 826,
861, 892, 893, 897, 1122, 2488.
links of, 1342.
Linktoun of, 2488.
place of, S.jl,
Abbotsheid, lands of, Roxburgh, 2607.
Abbotisrollis, lands of, Roxburgh, 1164.
Abchcster, lands of, Berwickshire, 130.5.
A her, mill and mill-lands of, Ayrshire, 879.
Aberarder, lauds of, Aberdeen, 3031.
Aberbrothock, see Arbroath.
Aberbuthnot, «ee Arbuthnot.
Abercatie (Abircawte), Aberdeenshire, 166.
Aberchalladers, lands of, Inverness, 3200.
Aberoorn, barony of, Linlithgow, 96, 110.
parish and kirk of, etc., 1095.
Abercromby (Aberorumbie, Abircrumbie, Abir-
crummy, Abircrumraye), barony of, Fife, near
Culross, 1348, 1605, 1619, 2922, 2950. See
Crombie.
Grange of, 2088, 2144, 2922. See Crombie.
Aberdeen, city of, 249, 368, 850, 1100, 1187, 1275,
1468, 1469, 1683, 1941, 2108, 2404. 2405,
263.5, 2764, 2765, 2820, 2821, .3271.
cathedral of, 428.
' Denburne ' in, 249.
Green Street in, 248.
Hospital HiU at, 1340.
King's CoUegc at, 1275, 1276, 1683, 1684,
2961.
Kirkyard of Snaw (St. Mary of the Snow),
1.340.
manse of the dean of the cathedral at, 1469.
Marischal College at (1803), 3287.
■ ' Powrig ' in, 249.
church of St. Nicholas in, 249.
■ University of, 2961, 3271.
diocese of, 1109, 1.340, 18.39, 1887, 2152,
2201, 2202, 2230, 2236, 2328, 2356, 2454,
2820, 2821, 2975, 2978.
sherififdom of, 690, 719, 850, 12SC, 1384,
1468, 1469, 1603, 1730, 1782, 2016, 2577,
2821, 2921, 3031, 3188,3195.
Aberdour. 874, 877.
LanghiU of, lands of, 3120, 3123.
Wester, town of, 3120.
Aberlemno (.\berlemnocb, Abyrlempno), Kirk-
lands or Kirkton of, Forfarshire, 512, 1410,
170.-), 190.5. 1977, 2213.
mill and lands of, Forf.ar, 19S2.
Aberlulhnot, p.irish of, 1812.
Aberncth)', in Perthshire, 169.
barony of, Perthshire, 2043, 2376
Abernethy, burgh of, 2043.
collegiate church of, 2043.
regality of, Perthshire, 166.
Abertarff ( Abertarph), parish of, Inverness, 3200.
Aberuchill, burgh of barony of, Perth, 3144.
lands and barony of, Perth, 3144, 3148,
3168, 3199.
Aboyne, Aberdeenshire, 2577.
Abthane, lands of, iee Rathobyres.
Achahois, lands of, in Argyll, 381.
Aehamyre, lands of, Caithness, 2817.
Achamyrland, field of, Caithness, 2537.
Achnafoye, lands of, Aberdeen, 1730, 2108.
' Ackornehauchburue,' near Newbattle, 1065.
Achrutberglen, lands of, Ayr, 2425.
Achyle, lands of, Perthshire, 2051.
Adames Law, lands of, Edinburgh, 2449.
Adamstoune, lands of, Forfar, 2664, 2669, 2679.
Adamtoun, Place of, Ayrshire, 215.
Aden, lands and baronj' of, Aberdeen, 2921.
Admuire, lands of, Fife, 2495.
Aerish, alia.i Overserish, lands of, Wigton, 2983.
Aeth, lands of, Orkney, 2047, 2502, 2611.
Agmondesham, parish of, Buckinghamshire, 159.
Ahammer, see Whitekirk.
Aingormerk, town and lands of, Moraj', 2956.
Airdis, lands of, Kirkcudbright, 1643.
Airds, Great, lands of, Ireland, 1582.
Aird, Little, lands of, Kirkcudbright, 2254.
Airdrie (Ardre, Ardrce, Ardrie), barony of, in
Fife, 374, 377, 384.
place of, 865, 875.
Airdrie, burgh of, Lanarkshire, 3311.
lands of, Lanark, 3242.
Airlie (Arlie, Erie), ]dace of, 138.
parish church of, 261.
Airthbisset, barony of, Stirling, 2503.
Aithernie, Fife, 2452.
Akeldc, town of, Northumberland, 2090.
Akergill (Akirgill, Akirgyll, Akyrgill), house of,
Caithness, 275.
lands of, in Caithness, 160, 23.5.
Akingaw, lands of, F.ast Lothian, 774.
Akynhomfauld, lands called, 489.
Albalanda, see Blanchland.
Ailhouse, lands of, Ross-shire, 2540, 2636, 2753.
Aldinstonn, lands of, Haddington, 1833.
Ahlingstoun, alias Orcendykes, lands of, Hadding-
ton, 3126.
Allan, Little and Meikle, lands of, Koss, 2753.
Little, lands of, 1685.
K.ister Little, lands of, Inverness, 1685.
Wester Little, wards of, 1685.
AUanton, lands of, Lanarkshire, 2507.
Allardyce (Allerdes). place of, 1110.
Alldiimadda or Wolfield burn, the, Cromarty,3217.
902
CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS
Allerbeck, lands of, Dumfries, 2214.
Alloa (Alloway), 1601, 1080, 1929, 1998, 2032,
2033, 2044, 30G4.
Bowhousc of, 1336.
lands of, 1338.
Pow of, 843, 1492.
regality and barony of, 1395, 1397.
Almond, place of, 2885.
jiarish of, Stirling, 2797.
Alms Meadow, meadow called the, near Dunferm-
line, 1037.
Alnwick (.\luewick, Alnewyk, AInwyk), manor of,
Northumberland, 2U90.
territory of, in Northumberland, 132, 190.
town of, 211.
Alpine, lands of, barony of Glencairn, 3049.
Altoua, lands of, Ayrshire, 879.
Altrie, lands and barony of, 2921.
Altry, merkland of, Kirkcudbrightshire, 936.
Alyth (Alioht), lordship of, Perth, 163.
parish of, 1091, 3023.
Ancrum, Nether, lands of, Ro.xburgh, 1596, 2572.
Over, lands and mill of, Ro.xburgh, 1164.
townhead of, 1596.
Ancrum-S]iittal, lands of, Berwick, 1974.
Ancrum SjiiUell, lands of, stt .Si)ittell.
Angellasyde, in Coldingham, 1534.
Angram, church of, Northumberland, 61.
Angusquoy, lands of, Orkney, 2611.
Annan, 2222.
river, 2222.
Annandale, stewartry of, 1522, 1648, 1703, 2214,
2342.
' Annot-brig,' bridge at New Abbey, 702.
Anstruther, 1470, 3222.
lands of, 1282.
Easter, 2544.
Appletreeleaves, lands of, Roxburgh, 2454.
Arbady, lauds of, Kincardine, 690.
Arbigland, lands of, Kirkcudbright, 2222.
Arbles, 2115.
Arbor, tenement called the, at Newabbey, 1302.
Arbroath (Aberbrothoc, Aberbrothok), abbey or
monastery of, 360-62, 684, 689, 713, 714,
723, 1053, 1286.
al)baoy of, 2396.
barony of, 1005.
lordship and regality of, 260, 360-62, 577,
696, 712, 713, 723, 859, 1005, 1647, 2396,
2400, 2577
town of, 1005, 1378, 1387.
Halmeadow of, 1647.
Jaekesland fauld, 1647.
Thrissill Dene, 1647.
Firth of, 1647.
Arbuthnot (Aberbuthuot, Arbuthnett, Arbuth-
nott), place of, 2114, 3119.
parish of, Kincardine, 1658.
parish church of, 902.
thanage of, Kincardine, 1658.
Archerbuster, Orkney, 2011.
Archerside (Archarsyde), lands of, Dirleton, 116,
316, 571, 939, 972, 107.">, 2443.
Ardchalmsaig, lands of, Argyle, 3104.
ArdchuUarie (Ardquhowloure), Strathyre, Perth-
shire, 151.
Ardclach (Ardclauch), barony of, Nairn, 518,
1720, 2008.
Ardebuck (Ardebuk, Ardybwk), lands of, Aber-
deen, 850, 2577.
Ardgarth, lands of, Forfar, 3127.
Ardmaunaeh, lordship of, Ross-shire, 3281.
Ardmoir, Ross, 2717, 2721.
Ardoch, lauds of, Aberdccushiie, 1286.
Ardoches, lands of, BanfT, 2510.
Ardoe, lauds of, Kincardine, 2733.
Ardornye, lands of, Perthshire, 1091.
Ardross (Ardros), lands and barony of, Fife, 2790,
3314.
Law, Fife, 3314.
Ardros.^an, castle of, 156.
Ardtouchill (Ardtuchill), lands of, Forfar, 379.
Ardfjuhowlourc, .'.vc ArdchuUarie.
.\relawne (.\relaynd), lands of, Kirkcudbright,
408, 1560.
Argrennan, lands of, Kirkcudbright, 772.
Argyle, sheriffdom of, 716, 1663, 1782, 2550,
2501, 284.';, 3103, 3116, 3131.
Argyll, <lukcdom of, 3297.
Arkboll, Ross {?), 2422.
.Arnaldstoun, Sfi- Arniston.
Arnbathie (Arnbathe, Arnbotliy), lands of, Perth-
shire ; boundaries, 410.
.\rnbuckill, town and Lands of, Lanark, 1927.
Wester, Mains of, 1927.
Arncomrie, filian Broichc, lands of, Stirling, 1993.
Arniston (Arnaldstoun), lands of, 264, 3166.
Arnot, place of, Fife, 3323.
barony of, Fife, 3015.
Arnottisboddum (ArnoliHsboddome), lands of,
Ayrshire, 599, 003, 1810.
Arntullie (Airntullie, Anitulie, Arntully), lands
of, Perthshire, 560, 563, 806, 807, 1032,
1949.
Arran, earhlom or county of, 1019.
island of, 422.
Arratsholl, milltown of, Lanarkshire, 2089.
Arrochenioir, lands of, Stirling, G41.
Spitcll of, 641.
Arthlone, lands of, Kirkcudbright, 408.
Ascania, Halbertstat, Germany, 2589.
Ascrcavie (Ascrawye), Nether, Forfarshire, 723.
Upper, 723.
•Vshkirk, church of, Selkirkshire, 2850.
.\stinpapple (Austiupofle), in Ayrshire, 390.
Atheswood, Morayshire, 1028.
Athlone, in Ireland, 2554.
Athole, earldom of, 2787.
lordship of, 863.
AtkyuBon's lond or land, in Fowberry, Northum-
berland, 190.
Athelstaneford (Elstanesford), 2, 7.
AttonbuMi, lands of, Roxburgh, 2688.
.Auchaltcty (Achaltety, Auchaltiti*), lands of,
Ayrshire, 092, 1105, 1876.
Auchandra, lands of, Sutherland, 576,
' ail house' of, 576.
Aucharne, lands of, Ayrshire, 913.
Aucharroch (Awchcroich), lands of, Forfarshire,
723.
Auchcarny (Achkernie), lands of, Kincardineshire,
1550, 1551.
INDEX OF PLACES
993
Auchoarny Moor, 1551,
Auchengray, lands, Lanarkshire, ""j03.
Auchenhay (I'olauchynhatli), in Kirkpatrick-Diir-
haiii, 46.
Auohinaytb, place of, 1004.
Auchinbarrie, lands of, Forfar, 2.320.
Auchiuljothie (Aucliinbothy), Nether, lands of,
Renfrew, 230, 580, 714.
lands of, Renfrew, 2197, 2382.
Auchinbrain (Anchinbiane), Ayrshire, 791.
Auchincloiche, lands of, Renfrew, 085.
Aiichincruif, Mains of, Ayrshire, 1232.
Auchindanerie, lands of, Banffshire, 11 99.
Auchindaren, lands of, Banff, 2510.
Auchindarrocli, lauds of, Inverness, 3200,
Auchindonnane, lands of, Ayr, 2390.
Aiichindore, barony of, Aberdeen, ."ISS.
Auchinfoil (Auchinquhoill, AuchinquhoII), hands
of, Renfrew, 583, 030.
Auchinfynue, lands of, Renfrew, 2297.
Auchinglas, lands of, Forfar, 1047.
Auchingondnocht, lands of, Ayrshire, 913.
Auchinhuiff, hill of, Aberdeensliire, 850.
Auchinhove (Auchinhoof, Anchinhuif, Auchin-
huiff), tower and mill of, Aberdeen, 1337 ;
mill, 2577.
lands of, Aberdeen, 1337, 2396, 2400, 2404,
2405, 2409, 2577.
mains of, 2404.
place of, Aberdeen, 2577.
Auchininncs, lands of, Kiikcudbright, 2133, 2134.
Auchinleck, lands of croft of, Aberdeenshu'e,
2807, 2821.
lands and barony of, Forfar, 3014.
(Aiichinlek) Nether, lands of, Renfrew, 236,
580.
Auchinlodmonth, prebend of, 1071.
Auchlodmunth (Auchlodmunt), lands of, Renfrew,
1971, 2440, 2441.
Auchinmathe, lands of, Renfrew (?), 2297.
Auchinnarne, lands of, Renfrew, 2297, 2298.
Auchinroughlane, lands of, Ayrshire, 1107.
Auchinsalcs, lands of, Renfrew, 085.
Auchinsall, lands of, Perth, 2272.
Auchinwyu, lands of, Ajrshire, 092, 1105.
Auchlansky (Achlanesky) burn, Perthshire, 843,
895, 1670.
Auchlelland, lauds of, Ayrshire, 092.
Auchlcwan (.Uichlewand), lands of, Ayrshire,
1105, 1876.
Auchlosk, lands of, Ayrshire, 913.
Auchmanuoeh (Auehmoneth), Ayrshire, 791.
Auchmillan (Auchmuling), lands of, Aj-r.'shire.
Auchmithie (Auchrauthie), lands of, Forfar, 577.
fisher town and jiort of, 577.
kiln of, 577.
white house at, 577.
Auchnaglack, lands of, Argyle, 3131.
Auchrngland, lands of, Ayr, 2208, 2324.
Auchry, Brigend of, lands of, Forfar, 2320.
Auchlane, place of, Kirkcudbright, 1500.
Auchterarder, burgh of, 1010.
parish of, Perth, 3181.
Auchtoraw, lands of, Inverness, 3200.
Auchtermuchtv (Auchtcrmocatv, Vchtermuke-
thin), in Fife, 3, 1422, 1441, 2250, 2330, 2012.
G
Auchtermuchty, bond-half of, 1422, 2256.
green of, 2330 ; nether green, 2012.
Good Wife's flat at, 1441.
Coneyflat, 1441.
Nuik, 1441.
(JfKcer's land, 1441.
Green Stank, 1441.
Blackball, lands of, 1441.
hill of, 1422, 1441, 1912.
vicarage of, 308.
Auchter .Struther, in Fife, 2160.
Auldcambus, lands and barony of, Berwick, 2282.
See Old C'ambus.
Auldcrissok, lands of, Ayrshire, 1025, 1045.
Auldharae, lands of, Haddingtonshire, 1273.
' Auldhanistokkis,' 1123. 6'ee Oldhampstocks.
Auldhouseburn, lands of, Ayr, 3156.
Auhlliston, barony of, 940, 941, 1704, 1898. See
Oldliston.
Auldmoir, lands of, Banffshire, 1 357.
Auldton, hands of, Kihn.aurs, 599, 2100.
Auldwardane Quadrary of, lands of, Roxburgh,
3097 ; sec also 2743.
Aultakcyth, hands of, Ayrshire, 1876.
' A3-erlandis,' in Fowberry, Northumberland, 190.
Ayr, burgh of, 93, 105, 106, 548, 555, 747, 1.301,
1729, 2189, 2551, 2500, 2595, 2695, 2746,
2784, 2819, 2843, 2933, 3050, 3084, 3159,
3182, .3277.
parish of, 3156.
■sheriffdom of, 39, OS, 69, 71,
74, 94,
107, 108, 119, 197, 295, 340, 359, 365, 472,
487, 526, 536, 539, 542, 550, 555, 556, 574,
590, 594, 599, 603, 642, 643, 665, 668, 690-
92, 704, 729, 731, 739, 747, 787, 879, 913,
924, 933, 957, 9,58, 1013, 1015, 1067, 1102,
1103, 110.5, 1107, 1151, 1173, 1176, 1210,
1216, 1232, 1242, 1243, 126.5, 1200, 1267,
1268, 1,320, 1335, 1360, 1370, 1464, 1484,
1499, 1501, 1503, 1570, 1590, 1593, 1595,
1599, 1625, 1632, 1644, 1045, 1078, 1706,
1732, 1742, 1702, 1769, 1781, 1785, 1788,
1792, 1810, 1815, 1819, 1841, 1847, 1849,
1850, 1807, 1874, 1870, 1883, 1880, 1895,
1923, 1928, 19,34, 1940, 1907, 1908, 1988,
2007, 2039, 2045, 2100, 2153, 2iS9, 2195,
2196, 2215, 22.39, 2244, 2245, 2240, 2252,
2255, 2257, 2264, 2268, 2269, 2288, 2337,
2386, 2389, 2390, 2391, 2,392, 2412, 2415,
2416, 2425, 2450, 2592, 2595, 2693-96, 2746,
2791, 2819, 28,39, 2843, 2911, 2943, 2996,
3032, 3084, 3159, 3182, 3204, 3277, 3313.
Tolbooth of, 555.
water of, 2380.
Ayton (Aytoun), parish of, Berwick, 3204.
town and lands of, 956.
Back Spittell, lands of, in Edinburgh, 662, 076,
720.
Backsyde, lands of, Fife, 2685.
B.adcmore, moor of, Forfar, 1682.
Badenooh, lordship of, 1403, 2229, 2230, 2338,
2044, 2726, 2730, 2730, 2789.
Mains of, 2789.
Badlcy, mill of, Lanarkshire, 2475.
Badmucke, lands of, parish of Kilmaronock, 2999.
K
994
CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS
Baglos, see Balglassie.
Bagraw, Forfarshire, see Pearsie, Middle.
Baigray, lands of, Lanark, 1951.
Baircroft or C'ladoch, lands of, .Stranraer, 2872.
Bairnyairds, lands of, Roxburgh, 2607.
Baitscheill, hill of, Perthshire, 973.
' Baky ' Well, boundary of Arubathie, 410.
Balbardy, lands of, Fife, 800.
Balbeg, lands of, Perth, 2272.
Balbegno, place of, 1658.
Balbirnie (Balbirnye), lands of, Forfarshire, 738,
1904.
Balblair, lands of, Ross, 1685.
place of, 2932.
Balbrogie, town of, Perthshire, 1752.
Balbuits, lauds of, Forfar, 2624.
Balclavie (Balclaweis), Fife, see Bucklyvie.
Balcomie (Bawcomy), place of, in Fife, 418.
. • lands and barony of, 1838, 2900.
Cottoun of, lands of, Fife, 1838.
lands of, Perthshire, 606.
lands of, Ross, 2745, 2753.
Balcrosohe, Over, see Bancrosche.
Baldany, mill of, in Banff, 65, 70.
Baldovan, lands of, Forfar, 2320, 2604, 2009,
2679.
manor and tenandry of, 2326, 2327, 2351.
Baldovie (Baldavie, Baldowe, Baldowy), lands
of, Forfarshire, 247, 723, 1663, 1782.
Baldowe, see Baldovie.
Baldraigon, lands of, Forfar, 2326.
Balfeir, lands of, Dumfriesshire, 1122.
Balfour, Kirktoun, Forfarshire, 723.
Balfron, parish of, Stirling, 2276, 2314, 2357.
Balgeirscho, place of, 1752.
Balglassie (Baglos, Balglassy), barony of, Forfar,
386, 589, 1054.
Balgoner, mill and lands of, Fife, 2091.
Balgonye (or Balgowye), lands of, Culross, 607.
Baigray (Bowgray), see Pearsie, Middle.
lands of, Ayrshire, 1370.
Balgregan, lands of, Ayrshire, 1625, 1645.
Balgrochan (Balgroquhan), lands of, 489.
Balinald, lands of, Perthshire, 2787.
Ballina Soccach, lands of, Perthshire, 2787.
Balindune, lands of, Perth, 2272.
Balinteapell, lands of, Perthshire, 2787.
Balintrodo (Ballyntrudo, Baltredo), barony of,
Edinburgh, 204, 1099.
place of, 135.
Balkillie, lands of, Forfar, 2064, 2669, 2679.
Ballaggan, East, lands of, Stirling, 2962.
West, lauds of, Stirling, 2962.
Ballannan, lands of, Kirkcudbright, 772, 1813.
Ballass (Ballas), near Cupar, 395, 494.
Ballathwetis, see Balloehbeatties.
Ballauthwetis, see Balloehbeatties.
Ballebetagh of Ballylegachory, lands of, Ireland,
2581.
Balledmonth, lands and baronv of, Fife, 1379,
1997.
Ballegornoch, lands of, Perthshire, 1172.
Balleidmoires, lands of, Inyerness, 2338.
Ballemanoch, lands of, Perthshire, 881.
Ballemontyrcowyltane, Ayrshire, 4U.
Ballendichhill, hill of, 2922.
Ballicherrie, house of, Cromarty, 3217.
Ballimone, lands of, Kirkcudbright, 2072.
Ballinbrich, lands of, Stirling, 3189.
Ballinch, sec Dalinch.
Ballincrieff, house of, Haddingtonshire, 1064.
lands of, 1064, 1872.
mains of, 298, 336, 337, 1594, 1665, 1872.
Ballindalloeh, lands of. Stirling, 2276, 2314, 2357.
Ballingriug, lands of, Edinburgh, 1279.
Balliutone, lands of, Perth, 2221.
place of, 2221.
Kerse of, lands of, Perth, 2221.
Ballmorall, lands of, Aberdeenshire, 3107.
Ballo (Ballow, Bello), North, lands of, Perthshire,
1663, 1782, 2326.
South, lands of, Perthshire, 1663, 1782,
2326.
Balloch (Bellonch), in Alyth, Perthshire, 163.
South, lands of, Ayrshire, 2819, 2996.
lands of, Fife, 3015.
Balloche, lands of, Forfar, 1150.
Balloch, mill of, Dumbarton, 2190.
Balloehbeatties (Ballathwetis, Ballauthwetis),
lands of, Ayrshire, 340, 913.
Ballone, lands of, Fifeshire, 841.
Ballskaig, lands of, Ayrshire, 2819.
Ballunie (Ballunye), lands and mill of, Forfar,
1663, 1782.
Ballylegachory, lands of, Ireland, 25S1.
Ballyweele, manor of, Ireland, 3315.
Ballyweell, lands of, Ireland, 2890.
Balmaclellan, parish of, Kirkcudbright, 2606,
2725.
Balmacreuchie (Balmacrcwquhy, Balnacreuchie,
Balnachruchic), barony of, Perthshire, 1223,
12.51, 1300, 1746, 19S1, 2132, 2583.
Balmadoune, lands of, Forfar, 2326.
Balmakewin, Nether, lands of, Kincardineshire,
1658.
Balmaledj', lands of, Kincardine, 368.
Balmannoche Beth, lands of, in the barony of
Beath, Fife, 221.
Balmashanoch, lands of, Kincardineshire, 308.
Balmbreich (Balbreich, Ballenbriech, Ballin-
breich), barony of, Fife, 183, 203.
place of, 203.
Balmedy, lands of, Fife, 1716.
Balmoir, place of, 814.
Balmuick, Easter, lands of, Perth, 2957.
Wester, lands of, Perth, 2957.
Balmuto, place of, Fife, 3314.
Balnaboth (Balnabothe), lands of, Forfar, 1150,
1248.
Balnagaird, lands of, Perthshire, 2406.
place of, 2406.
Balnagown (Bellnagowne), barony of, Ross-sbire,
1685, 2393.
Balnavert, lands of, Perthshire, 2406.
Balquhidder, lordship of, Perthshire, 1663, 1782,
2755.
Babownie (Balrony, Barrownie), lands of, Forfar-
shire, 648, 813, 816, 1385, 1392, 1514-18,
2065, 2283-85, 2530, 27SS.
place of, 2261, 2283.
mains of, 1514.
Balruddery (Balroudrie), lands of, Forfar, 2664.
INDEX OF PLACES
905
Balshaw, lands of, Lanark, 1950.
place of, 1950.
Balsusney, lands of, Fife, 1072.
Baltniue, lands of, Forfar, 1782.
Balvaird (Balvard), place of, 071.
Baize Hag, lands of, Roxburghshire, 888.
Bamance, place of, Cromarty, 2350.
Banbord, lands of, Kirkcudbright, 2072.
Banchorie Dawnik, parish of, 1286.
Bangrub, lands of, Edinburghshire, 1700.
Bancrosehc, Nether, Kirkcudbright, 772.
Over, 772, 2072.
Baner, town of, 1030, 22C5, 2522, 2523, 2632,
2G33.
sheriefdom of, 65, 1199, 1343, 1357, 1358,
2227, 2265, 2510, 2921.
Banglaw (Bangelaye), East Lothian, 2.
Bank, lands of, Forfarshire, 2679.
Bankhead, lands of, Ayr, 2425.
place of, 2425.
Banks, lands of, Ayrshire, 1151.
Bannagh, lands of, Ireland, 1984.
or Boylagh, barony of, Ireland, 2890, 2905,
2968, 2969.
Baniiocht, lands of, Ayrshire, 1265.
Bantaskine, place of, 3229.
Bar, Little, lands of, Kirkcudbright, 1643.
Bara (Baro, Barowe), East Lothian, 2, 1282.
Barbachlaw, lands of, Bathgate, 689, 697, 773,
779, 78C, 990, 1380, 1711, 1712.
Barbeth, lands of, Kirkcudbright, 632, 669, 724,
1624, 1641, 2000, 2.321.
■ Walkmill of, 724.
Barcaple (Barcapill), Nether, lands of, Kirkcud-
bright, 772, 805, 1813.
Barchallan, lands of, Ayrshire, 1067.
Bardrainney (Bardrane, Bardrany), lands of,
Renfre'w, 236, 586.
Bargany, place of, Ayrshire, 1602.
Bargour, Nether, lands of, Ayrshire, 791.
Upper or Over, Ayrshire, 642, 791, 1074,
1390, 139G, l.'>95, l"883.
lands of, Ayrshire, 1967, 1968.
Barhill, lands of, Culross, (ill.
Barlegow, lands of, Wigtonshire, 408.
Barley (Barleyi), lands of, Newabbey, 701.
Barm'gauchein, lands of, Kirkcudbright, 2472.
BarmofiBty (Barmoffet), in (Jalloway, 4().
Barmuckatie, barony of, Elgin and Forres, 2192,
2413, 2971.
Barmuling, lands of, Wigtonshire, 408.
Barncailzie (Barnekailzie), lands of, Kirkpatrick-
Durham, 497, 498, 1160, 1738, 1798, 1799.
1800, 1802.
Barnehill, lands of, Roxburgh, 2811.
Barnekirk, Dumfriesshire, 2222.
Barneweill, parish of, Ayrshire, 2839.
Townhead of, lands of, 2839.
Barneight (Bannacht), lands of, Ayrshire, 791.
Barneschawikis, lands of, Renfrew, 583.
Barnsdaill, near Newbattle, 2050.
Barnshill, near Newbattle, 2050.
Barquhannane, lands of, Dumbarton. 2038.
Barr, parish of, Ayrshire, 2819, 2996.
place of, 2989.
Barras, lands of, Kincardine, 690.
Barrastown (Barrestoun, Gartlachan or Gartle-
chane), lands of [near Torrance], 489.
Barrischapel, lands of, Koss, 2422.
Barrisgeat, lands of, Ross, 2422.
Barscube (Barsgvebe, Barskub, Barsqueb, Bers-
quib), Ayrshire, 68, 74, 340, 913, 1762,
1849, 1879.
Barscob, lands of, Kirkcudbright, 2606.
Bartaggart, lands of, Kirkcudbright, 2725.
Bartram Shotts, parish of, nee .Shotts.
Bartrostau, lands of, Wigton, 1852.
Barwheys (Barquhois, Barquhoyis), Ayrshire, 643,
791.
Bassmill, the, Fife, 3201.
Bastelrig, lands of, Berwickshire, 1305.
Bastile, lands of, Northumberland, 2090.
Bathe, lands of, Ayrshire, 1811.
Bathgate (Bathcat, Bathket), barony of, 689, 697,
773, 779, 1380.
parish of, 1711, 1712.
Bathtlans, lands of, in Forfar, 241.
I Beandocher, Bcandather, or Beandachter, lands of,
Inverness, 1493, 2338.
Beanston (Beinston, Benystoun), lands of, Had-
dington, 82, 125, 126, 140, 154, 1423.
Beath (Beitli, Beth), barony of, Fife, 221, 394.
Beghus, see Bighouse.
Bedlormie (Badlormie, Badlormy), lands of, Lin-
lithgow, 101, 2361, 2503.
Beiddyck, lands of, Stirling, 3189.
moss of, 3189.
Beith, church of, Ayrshire, 2122, 2397, 2401.
NetherhUl of, lands of, 1191, 1.501, 1536,
2122, 22.39, 2245, 2416, 25.54, 2560.
parish of, Ayrshire, 691, 704, 708, 924,
1360, 1499, 1.501, 2122, 2239, 2244, 2245,
22.55, 2389, 2.392, 2412, 2416, 2560.
Beldstane, lands of, see Belston.
Belford, in Northumberland, 59.
Belhaven, near Dunbar, 1773.
Beliqhistoun, sfc BelUston.
BeUacherrie, lands of, Cromarty, 2927.
Bellelisk, lands of, Perthshire, 895.
* Belleslondis.'in Fowberry, Northumberland, 190.
Bellhenny (Balhenry), lands of, Aberdeen, 2807,
2821.
Bellibught, lands of, Edinburghshire, 2200.
Belliehill (Bellohill), lands of, Forfarshire, 648,
81.3, 13S.->, 1514-18, 2065, 2283, 2788.
I mill of, 648.
I Bellinloan, lands of, near Inverness, 2836.
Bell Loan, lands of, Inverness, 3092, 3153.
Belliston (Belighistoun), in Fife, 8.
Bellitaw, lands of, Berwick, 1573.
Belln-igore, lands of, Ross-shire, 2393.
Belnasirach (Bellinsyrach), lands of, Easter and
Wester. Ross-shire, 2668, 2717, 2745, 2753,
2772, 2773.
manor place of, 2668.
Belochart, lands of, Dumfries, 2214.
Belses (Belchcis), lands and mill of, Roxburgh,
1164.
Bells Mill (Belsmylne), Edinburgh, 2407.
Belston (Beldstane, Belstane), lands of, Lanark-
shire, 133.
moor of, 1950.
996
CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS
Bencbar, lands of, Inverness, 273G.
Bencharau, lands of, Inverness, 2841.
Beudiebus, ford of, on the Tweed, Berwickshire,
25-28.
Bendochy (Bendoche), parish church of, 433.
Bcaholme, lands and barouy of, Kincardine, 1201,
2283.
Nether Knox of, lands of, Kincardine, 2978.
Over Knox of, lands of, Kincardine, 2978.
Nether, lands of, Kincardine, 2951, 2975.
• parish of, Kincardine, 2951.
.Stane of, 1514.
Bennau, lands of, Ayrshire, 1015, 14G4, 1484,
1706, 1841, 1847.
Benrig, plains of, ]5erwickshire, 2634.
Benthill, lands of, Lanark, 3325.
Bentlieshankc, lands of, Northumberland, 2090.
Benvie, lands of, Forfar, 2604.
Beocb, lands of, Kirkcudbright, 772, 805, 1813.
Berrihill, lands of, Berwick, 1917.
Berrie Loch, Roxburgh, 2607.
Berwick-oii-Tweed, 127, 205-209, 1213, 1985.
Berwick, sherifldom of, 162, 179, 193, 200, 204, 319,
347, 348, 398, 432, 434, 441, 51.5, 521, 626,
62S, 637, 700, 774, 802, S5S, 900, 926, 950,
954, 971, 994, 1009, 10.30, 1035, 1049, 10.52,
1097,
1136,
11S6,
1192,
1190,
1197,
1290,
1292,
1305,
1386,
1408,
1412,
1436,
1439,
1452,
1454,
1474,
1476,
1490,
1497,
1519,
1520,
1521,
1527,
1532,
157.3,
1580,
1581,
1628,
1630,
1714,
1748,
1776,
1820,
1821,
1822,
1823,
1870,
1880,
1SS2,
1804,
1906,
1917,
1930,
1953,
19.58,
1974,
1990,
1991,
2024,
2029,
2104,
2106,
2175,
2224,
2225,
2240, 2242, 2250, 2258, 2262, 2273, 2279,
2282, 2289, 2292, 2380, 2381, 2427, 2434,
2454, 246.5, 2498, 2514, 2.528, 2563, 2.582,
2.587, 2590, 2599, 2604, 2610, 2614, 2647,
2648, 2649, 2650, 2683, 2684, 2722, 2732,
2747, 2864, 286.5, 2912, 292.3, 2931, 3027,
3041, 3097, 3100, 3114, 3126,3204.
Biel (Bele, Beyl), place of, 250, 317, 1489.
Biggar (Bigar), barony of, 251.
Bigholme, lands of, IJeith, Ayrshire, 704, 1191,
1,360, 1501, 1533, 2122, 2239, 2245, 2416,
2554, 2560.
Bighouse ( Beghus), lands of, Caithness, 1 1 58.
Billie, place of, Berwickshire, 1452.
Bilrig, lands of, Kirkcudbright, 2330.
Birkenside, si-r Kirkinside.
Birkiemure, lauds of, Haddington, 2622.
Birksneip (Birksnyp). lands of, Midlothian, 1700,
1840, 1854, 2321, 2.32.3, 2481.
Birse (Brass), parish of, Aberdeen, 1730.
parish church of, 1100.
Bishop-hill, lands of, Kinross, 3258.
Bishoplands, lands of, Carriok, Ayrshire, 1732,
1762, 1830, 1831, 1881, 2187, 2188, 2195,
2257, 2592, 2593, 2595.
Bishopsland (now Itothisliolm), lands of, Orkney,
2233. .?«? Rothisholm.
Bishop-mure, lands of, Kinross, 3258.
Bishopshire, barony of, Kinross, 2884, 3258.
Bisserts lands, Haddingtonshire, 757.
Bissetleyis, Wester, lands of, Haddington, 1872.
Black Abbey, lands of, in Co. Down, Ireland, 1582.
Black (Blak) burn, boundary of Blainslie, 569;
Black ford there, 569.
Blackburn ('Blakburne'), the, boundary of Achy le,
2051.
(Blakburne, or Blaikburue), Berwickshire,
994, 1035.
Blackburn (Bl.ikbunie), place of, 697.
Black, or Old Duok, burn, Cromarty, 3217.
Blackcastlc (Blackcastell), lands of, Edinburgh-
shire, 466, 243.').
Black craig and well, boundary of Arnbathie, 410.
IJIakerue, lands of, Kirkcudbright, 1757.
Mlackfoord, lands of, Midlothian, 2834.
Black hill, boundary of Arnbathie, 410.
Blackhouse, lands of, Ayr, 2386.
Blakhouscs, Aberdeenshire, 850.
Blacklands, hands of, Lanarkshire, 1202, 1431,
3325.
'Blacklawis,' lands of, Kincardine, 1749.
Blackmark (Blakmark), lands of, Kirkcudbright-
shire, 805, 181.3, 2472.
Black Munbraky, burn of, boundary of Achyle,
2051.
Blackness (Blaknes). Linlithgow, 552.
acres, lands of, Forfar, 3163.
Blakoir, lands of, Ayrshire, 1067.
Blackpool (I'.lakpuillc), lands of, Dumfries, 2222.
Blackpark (Blakpark), lands of, Kirkcudbright,
17.57.
Blacksholm (Blakisholme), lands of, Renfrew, 58.3.
Blackstone (Blakstane), lands of, Renfrew, 236,
586.
lil.ackstoun, kinds of, Forfar, 545.
Blacktbrid, lands of, Dumbarton, 2199.
Blaidnoche, water of, Wigton, 1852.
Blaiklaw, lands of, Haddington, 2420.
Blainslie, Nether, lands of, Roxburghshire, 569.
Overtoun of, 569.
Blair Castle, Perthshire, 1071.
Blair, lands of, Ayrshire, 1883, 1967.
Blaircesnock (Blaircesnok, Blairsesnoch), lands of,
Perthshire, 881, 1304, 1312, 1972, 2444,
2446, 2535, 2770, 2814.
Blairhall, lan.Is of, 3U62.
Blairhill Burn, Perthshire, 895.
Blairinakeris (Blare), lands of, Ayrshire, 340, 913.
IJIairkip (Blairskip), lanils of, Ayrshire, 791.
Blairlyn, lands of, Lanarkshire, 568.
burn of, 568.
Blairmeadow, lands of, Lanark, 3325.
Blairmoir, or Blairmore, lands of, Perthshire,
1.50.3, 1587, 3150.
Blairquhan (Blairkanne, Blarechane, Blarekanne-
Neyle), in Ayrshire, 64, 72, 73, 340, 574,
578, 913, 918, 1608, 1785, 1793, 1794, 1849,
1850, 1874, 1879, 1928, 1934, 1935, 1938,
1954, 1957, 2220, 2223, 2226.
castle or place of, 1013, 1015, 1216, 1242,
1243, 1464, 1484, 1674, 1678, 1792-94,
18.50, 1879, 19.38.
Blairquhomrie. lands of, Dumbarton, 2038.
Blairquhorry, lands of, Perthshire, 1563, 1587.
Blairis land, Clackmannan, 2686.
Blairtmes, lands of, Clydesdale, 2304.
Blanchland (Albalanda), monastery of, Northum-
berlaud, 123.
INDEX OF PLACES
997
Blaneme (Blenerne), territory of, Berwickshire, 98.
place of, 1900.
Blarony, laiuls of, Kirkcudbright, 1757.
Boarland, lauds of, Fife, SOS.').
Becking, parish of, Essex, 19CI.
Bog, «ce Bog of Gight.
Bogane, place called the, ia C'oldingham, 951,
1902.
Bogan green of Coldingham, 2599.
'Bogane biirne,' burn of, Coldingham, 1070.
Bogcottis, lands of, Linlitligowshire, 877.
Boghall (Boighall), lauds of, Beith, 704, 973,
1173, 1189, 1190, 1314, 1300, 1501, 153.3,
2122, 2239, 2243, 224,5, 225.5, 2207, 2209,
2412, 2410, 2450, 2554, 2560, 2089.
place of, Ayrshire, 1190, 1191, 1300, 1307.
in Ncwmilns, Ayr, 2095.
Bogie, Aberdeenshire, 2807.
Bog o' Gight, Aberdeenshire, 2018, 2044, 2730,
2821.
Boigend, Berwick, 2514.
Bogishall, lands of, Aberdeen, 2108.
Bogside (Bogsyde), lands of, Beith, Ayrshire,
1191, 1.501, 1533, 2122, 2239, 2245.
(Boigsyde) Over, lands of, Beith, 704, 2410,
25.54.
place of, Ayrshire, 542.
(Bogsyde, Bogsyid) lands of, Renfrew, 236,
580.
Bogspharnes, lands of, Cromarty, 2988.
Boighead, lands of, Elgin and Forres, 2971.
Boiglands, lands of, or Mains of Gilmerton,
Edinburgh, 1455.
lands of, Berwick, 1539.
Boigtoun, lands of, Renfrew, 2382.
Boirland, lands of, Perth, 2272.
Bolton, parish church of, 278.
Bonally, near Edinburgh, 382.
Bonchester (Bunchester), Nether, lands of, Rox-
burghshire, 1527.
Over, lands and woods of, 1 164.
Bonfelde, lands of, Fife, 333.
Bonnagh, barony of, Ireland, 1739. Cf. Bannagh.
Bonnartoun, lands of, Linlithgow, 2842, 2901,
2902.
Bonhill, parish of, Dumbarton, 3233.
Bonncglen, lands of, Donegal, 2293.
Bonnington (Bonuytonn, Bonyngton), lands of,
Edinburgh, OSO, 081.
manor place of, near Leith, 081, 2191, 2334.
mill of, OSO, 081.
(Bonitoun) Lanarkshire, 2887.
Bonny, ^yater of, 2211.
Bordland, mill and lands of, Dumbarton, 2038.
South, lands of, Fife, 1063, 1782, 2320.
lands of, Forfar, 2GG4.
Bordland, East, lands of, Stirling, 1689, 2462,
3011, 3042.
West, lands of, Stirling, 2462.
Bordlands, lands of, Ayrshire, 879.
Borrowstoness (Borroustounes, Bo'ness), town of,
1704, 1926, 2217, 2808.
high and h)W Tolbooths, 2500, 2580.
High Street, 2506.
Borders, Easter, lands of, Forfar, 1663.
Wester, lands of, Forfar, 1663.
Borthwick (Lochquharret), barony of, 406, 864.
parish of, 2539, 2740, 2935, 3162.
place or castle of, 804, 1255, 1279.
Bothans, or Ycster, 980, 1103, 1583.
Bothernock, parish church of, 814.
Both well, barony of, Lanarkshire, 122, 2532,
2542.
parish of, Lanark, 1946, 2136, 2897, 2987,
321.3.
Both well Bridge, 2855.
Bouchrig, lands of, Berwickshire, 802, 804.
Boundlands (Boonelandis, Bundlands), lands of,
Haddingtonshire, 1241, 2042, 2001, 2181,
2379, 2443.
Bow, lands of, Midlothian, 824.
Bowatsyde, lands of, Roxburgh, 1164.
Bowbut Loch, Edinburgh, 2407.
' Jjowbuttis,' Forfarshire, 1453.
Bowden, barony of, Roxburghshire, 857.
Bowes 'come les Belles,' in Northumberland,
49.
Bowhill, in Selkirkshire ['Edibredschele '], 122.
Bowhouse of Alloa, Clackmannan, 1336, 1395,
1397. C'f. also Powis or Powhouse.
Bow of Skaill, Orkney, 2011.
Boylagh Veightra, lands of, Ireland, 1739.
Boylagh, lauds and barony of, Ireland, 1739, 1984,
2908, 2909.
Boylagh and Banagh, barony of, Ireland, 2400,
2890, 2905, 3315.
Bra, lands of, Perthshire, 840.
Bradanholme, Loch, Ayrshire, 1242, 1243.
Bradenhill, lands of, Lanarkshire, 508.
Bradfords, house of, Essex, 1901.
Braedownie (Bradowny), lauds of, Forfar, 103.
Braidheuch on Tay, 703.
Brea (Brey), forest or wood of, Cromartie, 2667,
3217.
Brealangwell, lands of, Cromartie, 2067, 27.34,
2748, 2861, 2927, 3217.
Braeminzion, town and lands of, Forfar, 3129,
3130.
Cracsj-dquarter, lands of, Stirling, 1089.
Braid, Easthill of, lands of, Edinburgh, 2834.
lands and barony of, 2834, 2920.
Mains of, 2834.
Nether, lands of, 2834.
Over, lands of, 2S34.
Braidcheppel, lands of, Dumfries, 2222.
Braidfuttis (iairdin, o/m.s Wester Gairdin, lands
of, Forfarshire, 1003.
'Braid Hand,' Ireland, 1993.
Braidmedow, hands of, Berwickshire, 2514.
(Bredmeddow) lauds of, Haddington, 2171,
2180, 2420. C/. Broadmeadow.
Braidstane (Bradestane, Braydstayn), lands of,
Ayrshire, 135, 150, 091, 924, 1501, 2244,
2240, 2389, 2391, 2392.
Braidwood, lands and barony of, Lanarkshire,
090.
Braidyard, Inverbervie, 1011.
Brakie (Breky, Brekky), Easter, in Forfar, 242,
272.
Branchal (Branquellis), lands of, Renfrew, 583.
Brandriggs, in Annandale, 90.
Branxbolm, place of, 1423.
998
CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS
Bratbinch (Brathinche), lands of, Forfarshire,
048, Si:?, loss, 1385, 1465, 1512, 1514,
151G, 2l>S3, 27SS.
Brechin, city of, 648, 1354, 1378, 1405, 1514-17,
1812, 19U5, 2448, 2624.
diocese of, 980, 1814, 2280, 2327, 2353,
2025, 2735, 2705, 2788, 2930, 2936.
lordship of, 1204, 1354, 1387, 1555.
palace of, 1354, 1555.
parish of, 2024.
moor of, 2624.
Brecklator, lands of, Inverness-shire, 2017.
Bredcroft, lands of, Clackmannan, 2686.
Bredlieuohe, lands of, Fife, 1157.
Bredranir, Forfar, 1G47.
' Brek,' lands of, Orkney, 1 980.
Brentonane, .svc Printonan,
Breistmill (Brestmill), .see I'riestmill.
Brewliousbank, lands of, 2050.
Brewiugskar, Dumfries, 2222.
Brewlands, lands of, Lanark, 3325.
Brewlands, in Kaperlaw, lands of, Roxburgh,
1104.
Brieriebank, lands of, Forfar, 2762.
' Bririe Bush,' lands of, Fife, 2904.
Brigend, lands of, Ayrshire, 1883, 1967.
lands of, Kirkcud1)right, 1813.
(Bridgend) of Dunblane, lauds of, Perthshire,
1691, 1092.
lands of, Renfrew, 583.
mill of, 2437.
(Breidgend) oxganglands of, Ross-shire,
2.540, 2036, 2707, 2745, 2753, 2772, 2773.
Brighill, Haddingtonshire, 722.
Bristo, west croft of, Edinburgh, 1305, 1306,
1308, 1309, 1373, 1.525, 1529, 1584, 1585.
Broadhirst, lands of, Lan.ark, 2897.
Broa<lmeadow, lands of, si-e Braidmeadow.
Brocas, lands of, Edinburgh, 1279.
Brodland, lands of, Kincardineshire, 1550, 1551.
Brodwell, lands of, Perth, 2370.
Broiche, lauds of, Perth, 2272.
alias Arncomrie, lands of, Stirling, 1 993.
Brokholes, Easter, lands of, Berwick, 1917.
Wester, lands of, Berwick, 1917.
Bronyburu, Aberdeenshire, 850.
Bromadge (Broomadge, Brumage), lands of, Lin-
lithgow, 2113, 2955, 29S2.
Broomebanks, lands of, Roxburgh, 2007.
Broomcdyk, lands of, Perth, 2221.
Broomhill, field called, at Dalkeith, 2642.
Broomhillock, Aberdeenshire, 2404.
Broomhillocks (Brume Hillocks), Forfar, 1047.
Bromelauds, Wester, lands of, Roxburgh, 2301.
Broom parks (Broonie-parkis), Linlithgowshire,
058, 877.
Broomewall, lands of, Forfar, 3014.
Broomwards, lands of, Clackmannan, 1903.
Brothill, lands of, Ayrshire, 1895.
Brothok, water of, 1047.
Broughton (Brochto\in), barony and I'egality of,
Edinburgh, 002, 680, 1025, 11.50, 1175,
1734, 1983, 2112, 2285, 2369, 2394, 2457,
2484, 2849, 3109.
Broun Dodhill, Haddington, 2420.
Broun Dodwell, Haddington, 2420.
Brounlield, lands of, Edinburgh, 415.
Brounhill, lands of, Edinburgh, 3059.
Brownleo (Brounley, Brounlic), Ayrshire, 120,
141, 472-75, 1138, 1141, 1266, 12CS, 1819,
1988, 2189, 2194.
Brounlie, lands of, Carluke, Lanark, 2019.
Brounsbankraill, Berwick, 2634.
Brownsydc, lands of, Ayr, 2196.
Brownlaws, a/ias Craigtoun, lands of, Linlithgow-
shire, 1095.
Bruchjarg, lands of, Wigtonshire, 1003.
Bruges, in Flanders, 12.
Brughdairg, lands of, Perth, 2583.
lirumefauld, lauds of, Fife, 3314.
Brumehill, or IJrumeknow, lands of, Edinlnirgh-
shire, 2119.
Brumehills, lands of, in Inverness, 872.
Bruraeknow, or Brumehill, lands of, Edinburgh,
2119.
Brumolands, lands of, Lanarkshire, 1790.
Brumhills, lands of, Edinburgh, 1578.
Brunstane (Brunstoun), lands of, or Gilbertoun,
Edinburgh, 2893.
water of, 2449.
Bruntholmc, Lands of, Ayrshire, 1810.
Bruntscheills (BruatschoUs), lands of, Fife, 2790,
3314.
Bruntwood, lands of, 2120.
Mains of, 2120.
Bruntwoodbill, lands of, 2120.
Brydckirk, Dumfriesshire, 2222.
Brydiestoune, Easter and Wester, lands of, Kin-
cardine, 2704, 2705.
Buchanan, i>lace of, 3181.
Buchcottis, lands of, Linlithgowshire, 058.
' Buchtsteidis,' lands of, Edinburghshire, 2285.
Buckingham, county of, 159.
Bucklvvie (B.alclavie, B.ilclawe, Balclaweis),
Wester, lauds of, Fife, 535, 3314.
Buistoun (Boystoun, Buystoun, Bwiston), lauds
of, Ayrshire, 599, 003, 008, 1032, 1810.
Buistonuhead, lauds of, Ayrshire, 1810.
Bullsland (BuUislaud), lands of, Ayrsliire, 787,
1811.
Bullslandhill, lands of, Ayrshire, 1811.
Bulwrais, or Wrayis, lands of, Renfrew, 583,
636.
Bulzion, lands of, Forfar, 2004.
Bunkle (Bonkle, Bonkell), regality of, Berwick-
shire, 98, 102, 341, 349.
place of, 341.
Burgartoun, lands of, 1812.
Burghauche, land in the, Inverbervie, 1011.
Burleigh (Burly), lands of, Fife, 1810.
Burncastle (Buruecastcll), lauds of, Berwickshire,
217, 521.
Burne, lands of, Ayrshire, 1940, 1944.
lands of, Stirling, 2503.
Burnemill, or St. Boswells' mill, Roxburgh,
2155.
Burnhouse, lands of, Midlothian, 824.
'Burnis fauld,' boundary of Arnbathie, 410.
Burnside (Burnesyde), lands of, Kilmaurs, 599,
2100.
'Burnesyde,' or Nether Mains, lands of, Lanark,
1795.
INDEX OF PLACES
999
Burntisland, 2191, 2674.
Biirray, 2502, 2505.
Burrowan (Biirwane), near Culross, 456.
Burwane, The, see Burrowan, lands of.
Bute, shire of, 422.
Butterdean, place of, 1534.
Butterie Butts, lands of, Fife, 26S5.
Buttirstoun, lands of, Perthshire, 1287.
Buyldell, in Northumberland, 694.
Byrehills (Byrhylls), lands of, Fife, 703.
Byres, Orchard, lands called, Haddington, 28 IS.
Cadger Gate, Forfar, 1647.
Caikmure, Easter, land.s of, Edinburghshire, 2128,
2435.
Caikmurehal], lands of, 466.
Caikmurehill, lauds of, 466, 2697, 2740.
Cairn (Carne), the 'hollit,' boundary of Blainslie,
509.
Caiincurran (Carnecurand, Cayrnecurach), lands
of, Itenfrew, 'cum moute et Crewth,' 583.
hill, lands of, Renfrew 2388.
Cairnhill (Carnell), lands of, Ayr, 2390.
Cairnshalloch (Carnsallach), lands of Ayrshire,
2.36, 1792.
Caithness, diocese of, 2611, 2691, 2851, 3196.
earldom of, 538, 082.
shire of, 2003, 2817, 3190.
Calcleuchdale, iu Aiicrum, Roxburghshire, 1596.
Caldarven, lands of, Dumbarton, 2038.
Caldemerton (Caldmerton), in Northumberland,
14, 16, 132.
Calder (Caldour), barony of, Midlothian, 585,
1057.
place of, 522, 585, 1374.
water of, 1927.
Caldvart, lands of, Inverness, 2618.
Callendar, lands and liarony of, 2113, 3189, 3192,
3318.
place of, 2758, 3189.
■ regality of, 2503, 31 13, 3318.
Caleshie, ' meikle and little,' lauds of, Cromarty,
2927.
Calsayend, lands of, near Coupar-Angus, 973.
Calzemuck, lands of, Perth, 2272.
Camasnaherie, lands of, Inveruess, 2618.
Cambo, barony of, 2071.
Cambridge, county of, 1562.
Cambusbarron, carse of, 250S.
Cambuskenueth, barony of, 711, 904, 1281, 1661,
1680, 1929, 2032, 2325.
lordship of, 1027, 1330, 199S, 2033.
monastery of, 680, 087, 1338.
-parish of, 1010, 1330.
■ Powis of, 1330, 1331. See Powis or Pow-
house.
Cambusmun, lands of, Dumbarton, 2038.
Cambusnethan (Camnathane), barony of, 171.
Grein of, 2899.
Cameron (Cambron), in Fifeshire, 99, 2000.
(Cameroun), lands of, near Edinburgh,
557.
Caniney, place of, 2009.
Campaslak, lands of, Edinburghshire, 1700.
Camp Kirklie, lands of, see Kirklie.
Campsie, woods of, 973,
3135,
lands
2428,
Campsy, Over, alias Woulfhill, lands of, 973,
Canada, Upper, 3309.
Cannonflatt, lands of, Restalrig, 3161.
Canougate, burgh of, 142, 544, 1097, 1545, 1552,
1599, 1047, 2057, 2724, 2771.
Asylum rood, 1545.
Canonry of Ross, see Chanonrie.
Cantismylne, lands of, near Restalrig, 2248.
Capermylne (Catermill), lands and mill of, Forfar,
2004.
Caprington (Caprinton), 2045.
Carberry (Carbarrye), lands of, Edinburgh, 431,
453, 476-79, 483, 528, 033, 1321, 1355, 1363,
1806, 2057, 2347-49, 2639, 26.54, 2691, 2785,
2813, 2895, 2890, 2958, 2984, 3005,
31.54.
hill of, 1321.
Mains of, 1321.
Cardean (Potento), 2598.
Cardanie (C'ardenie), Inscbe of, town and
of, Elgin and Forres, 2192, 2413,
2971.
Cardney (Cardenj-, Cardenny, Cardines, Cardny,
Carny), Easter or Upper, lands of, Perthshire,
400, 401, 500, 503, 800, 8I17, 040.
Inches, or 'inter lacus,' 400, 461, 560, 563,
806, 807, 946.
barony of, Perthshire, 930.
(Cairdny) Loch, or Cairnielochs, Carnylowis,
Perthshire, 940, 1287, 1949.
Cardon Well, Kincardineshire, 1551.
Cardonald, lands of, Renfrew, 2397.
Cardro])e, lands of. Stow, 1139.
Cardross, Kirktoun of, Dumbarton, 1437.
Nether, 1250.
parish of, 1437.
place of, 1591, 2770.
Cargen (C'argeane), lands of, Kirkcudbright, 801,
2339, 2343.
Carfin (Carnfyn, Carphin), lands of, Lanarkshire,
238.
moor of, 2136.
Carlaroche, lands of, 1964.
Carlaverok, lands of, Kirkcudbright, 1643.
Carleith, lands of, Ayrshire, 791.
Carlinwark, Kirkcudbright, 1620.
Carlisle, 2330.
Carluke (Carlowk), parish church of, 268, 1950,
2019, 202.3.
Carmelwood (Carmellwode), lands of, Ayrshire,
725, 1811.
Carmelwoodhill, lands of, Ayrshire, 1811.
Carmick, water of, Cromarty, 3217.
Carmurie, lands of, Fife, 3314.
Carnbee, temple lands of, Fife, 231, 496, 768,
769.
Carnbroe (Carnbrue, Carnebrew), lands of, Lanark,
238, 1940, 21.36, 2249, 2947, 2987,3038-40.
Carnebukis, lands of, Edinburgh, 1377.
Carnewood, hands of, Kilniaurs, 599.
Carntield, lands of, Aberdeenshire, 1469.
Carnfoire, lands of, Ayrshire, 2819.
Carngour (Carnegowre, Carngowr, Cragingour,
or Kvninnis), lands of, in Fife, 15, 184, 186,
330, .370, 943.
Carui, Little, lands of, 2834.
1000
CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS
Carnochan (Carnequhyn, Carnochqiihen, Car-
nucliane), lands of, Ayrshire, 25G, 340, 913,
1674, 1792.
Carnock, barony of, Stirling, 3186.
Carnoody, lauds of, Inverness, 3200.
Caruseacli, moor of, Ayr, 2425.
CarnskiUl, lauds of, .Ayrshire, 2819.
Carnylowis, sec C'ardney lochs.
Carrail, see Crail.
Carraith, lauds of, Edinburghshire, 1279.
Carrauohtie, lands of, Kirkcudbright, 1757.
Carreill, croft of, Fife, 12S2.
Carreth, in (Jalloway, 40.
Carribald, lauds of, xee Clarabad.
Carrick (Carrik), bailiary of, 1570, 1732, 1830,
1831, 1895, 2337, 2592.
earldom of, 04, OS, 71, 72, 359, 539, 690,
692, 1013, 1015, 1007, 1105, 1242, 124.3,
1335, 1404, 1008, 1025, 1674, 1678, 1706,
1742, 1702, 1709, 17.S.i, 1792, 1841, 1849,
1850, 1928, 1934, 2187, 2188, 2257.
Bishopland in, lands of, Ayrshire, 1769. See
Bishoplaud.
Carrington, town and lands of, Edinburghshire,
1099.
Carron (Carroun), Kiver, 2596, 2767.
Carruchan, lands of, Dumfries, 2339, 2342.
moss of, 2342.
Carse (Cars, Karse, Kers), lauds of, Kirkcudbright,
530, 532, 1288.
Nether, 533, 559, 701, 1087.
Carsbeg, lands of, alias Drummuling, Ayrshire,
1335.
Caraeburn Mill, near Greenock, 2769.
Carskeocb, lauds of, Ayrshire, 1792.
Carsemeadow (Kcrsmedo), lands of, Renfrew, 583.
Carse Mure, or Carse Jlyre, Nether, lands of,
Berwick, 3100, 3304.
Upper, lauds of, Berwick, 3100, 3304.
Carspink, lauds of, I'erth, 3181.
Carstoun, lands of, Ayrshire, 256.
Cart (Kairt, Kert), Water of, 232, 1432, 2370,
2504, 2512, 251.3.
Carthat, lauds of, Dumfries, 2214.
Carthow, lauds of, Midlothian, 824.
Cartsburn, lauds of, Renfrewshire, 742, 870,
160S, 1701, 19.')5, 1956, 2101.
mill of, 870.
Casche, Wester, lauds of, Fife, 1089.
Caslandhill, lauds of, Fife, 2085.
Casmoire, lands of, Perth, 2272.
Cassiegourc, lauds of, 2403.
Cassingray (Casgeugrey), in Fife, 8, 855.
Castelhill, lands of, Roxburgh, 1164.
Castellaw, lauds of, Perthshire, 2043.
Castelwod, lands of, Roxburgh, 1164.
Castle Campbell, 843, 1492.
Castlecarrie, Nether, lands of, Stirling, 3039.
Over, lands of, Stirling, 3039.
Castle of Doune, 2566.
Castle Kennedy, Wigtonshire, 2872.
Castle Murray, lauds of, Ireland, 2890.
Castle of Newton, Ayrshire (?), 2324.
Castlehill (Castellhill), lands of, Forfar, 1663,
1782.
mill of, 1663, 1782.
Castletoun (Cassiltoun), Muckart, Perthshire, 843,
1670.
Catchelrig, lands of, Berwick, 1930.
C'athauch (Catbauche), lauds of, Edinburgh, 1256,
1546, 1700.
Cathik, .tee Keithock.
Catlaw, Easter Know of, Forfarshire, 1084.
Catriue (Catryuo, Katrine), Over or Upper, lands
of, Ayrshire, 548, 608.
Cattelliok, lauds of, see Kirkliston.
C'atter, Easter, 1973.
Catermelline (Cattermeline), lands of, Perthshire,
1603, 2320.
Cauldcoats (Caldcoittis, Caldcottis, Cauldcottis),
lands of, Edinburgh, 1449, 1731, 1829, 2723,
3312.
Mains of, 1727.
Cauldhame (Caldhame), lauds of, Fife, 703, 1157,
1997.
Cavers, barony of, Roxburghshire, 888.
place of, 144, 888, 1489.
Cores, parish of, Fife, 3089.
Cessfurdl)uru, lauds of, Roxburgh, 1164.
Cessnock, Little, lands of, Ayrshire, 2007.
water of, Ayrshire, 2007.
Chalmerhouse (Chaumerhouss), lands of, Ayrshire,
244.
Chanipanye, lands of, part of Blackford, Edin-
burgh, 2834.
Channelkirk, kirk of, 2096.
Chauonrv of Ross 1200, 2159, 2236, 2341, 2430,
2403, 2008, 2773.
Chapelljurn (Clicapclburne) well, boundary of
Arubathie, 410.
Chappillfauld, lands of, Forfar, 1047.
Chapelland, lauds of, Ayr, 2386,
Chapelsyde, lands of, Forfar, 2085, 2762.
Chapeltoun, lauds of, Lanarkshire, 2916, 2919.
place of, 820, 823.
Chapmansydc, lauds of, Roxburgh, 1 1 64.
Chapmantoun, lauds of, Kirkcudbrlglit, 1757.
Charterhall (Qwynkerstanys), in Berwickshire, 81.
Chasseley, lauds of, Stow, 1571.
Chatton, lordship of, Northumberland, 102, 190.
'Northrawe' at, 102.
Cherisland, lands of, Fife, 1157. Cf. Steri-sland.
Chesterhall, lands of, Haddingtonshire, 3126.
Cheviot, forest of, 2090.
(Cheviote) Land in, 1115, 1513.
'Chield Liellis chapell wallis,' or 'chapell wallis,'
bound.ary of Blainslie, 569.
Chirnside (Chernsyde), lands of, 193.
place of, 2149.
Chouslie (Schowslie), lands of, Berwickshire, 858,
1539, 1618.
fortalice of, 1018.
Clachryliayne, lands of, Ayrshire, 359.
C'lachrydow, lands of, Ayrshire, 359.
Clachwhinnoch, lands of, 3049.
Clackmannan, p.arish of, 1903.
parish church of, 1460.
town of, 1910, 2080.
'Doven Wynd' in, 1910.
shire of, 711, 904, 1010, 1022, 1020, 1027,
1101, 1281, 13,30, 1336, 1395, 1397, 1427,
1400, 1492, 1061, 1680, 190.3, 1910, 1929,
INDEX OF PLACES
1001
1998, 2032, 2033, 2UG0, 2211, 2325, 2576,
26S6.
Cladoch or Baircroft, lands of, Stranraer, 2S72.
Clakinycleuch or Olekinacleucb, lands of, Berwick,
2594, 2604.
Clannarie, Nether, lands of, Wigton, 3004.
Clappards (Clappardis, C'lappartis Warren), lands
of, Haddingtonshire, 2042, 2181, 2443.
Clarabad (C'larebahl, Carribahl), lands of, Berwick-
shire, 752, 1097.
Claschlochie, lands of, Kinross, 2403.
Clatteryfurd, ' the Clatteryefurd,' boundary of
East Pitgober, 843, 1670.
Clauchald, lands of, Ayrshire, 791.
Clawok, lands of, Dumfriesshire, 2499.
Claypots, lands of, in Inverness, 872.
Claywhithers, lands of, Forfar, 3129.
Cleish, lands and barony of, Kinross, 3142.
parish of, Kinross, 3142.
place of, 2630, 2942, 3166.
Clentrie (Clentray), Wester, lauds of, Fife, 777.
Cleones, lauds of, in Lochaber, 2017.
Clerkhill, lands of, Dumbarton, 1437.
Clerkingtoun (Clerkiutoun), place of, 432, 438,
1489.
Clett, lauds of, Orkney, 18.36.
Clettie, lands of, Fife, 1450, 1451.
Clokloy, 701. Set Locholoy.
Clockmiln, burn of, Edinburgh, 3161.
Clouttiscroft (Cluttiseroft), Fife, 1932.
Clova, parish of, Forfar, 3129.
Clovestone, lands of, 3048.
Clunie {Clony, Cluue), lands of, Perthshire, 166.
Milton of, Perthshire, 2750.
place of, Perthshire, 1340.
Wester Crageud of, lands of, 277.
Cluny, barony of, Aberdeen, 719.
place of, Aberdeenshire, 1730.
Clydesdale (Cliddisdaill), sheriflfdom of, 2304. Cf.
Lanarkshire.
Clyde, mill of, Lanarkshire, 934, 2251.
waterof.Lanarkshire, 934, 1109, 2507, 3052.
Clynkmill, mill of, near Cupar, Fifoshire, 841.
Coates (Coittis), lands of, Edinburgh, 2285, 2407,
2484.
Cochrane (Cocherane), lordship of, Renfrew, 409.
Mains of, 409.
mills, etc., of, 409.
Cockhurnspath (Cokburnispeth), barony of, 774.
phace of, 1049.
Cockhaikes, lands of, Dumfries, 2222.
Cocklaw (Coklaw), lands of, Fifeshire, 975.
lauds of, Roxburgh, 2688.
Cockpool (Cockpuill), lauds and barony of, Dum-
fries, 2222.
Coelik, lauds of, in Glen Loch.ay, 1964.
Coilzearraw (Coilzeraw), miU and granary of, Fife-
shire, 975, 9S6.
Coitlands, in Stow, Edinburgh, 1571.
Coitl.aws, alina Gaitsyde, lands of, Linlithgow-
shire, 1162.
Coitstruthcr, lands of, Roxburgh, 2811.
Coitt, lands of, Fifeshire, 975.
lands of, Orkney, 1836.
Coittis, lands of, Haddington, 1868, 1872, 1878,
1983.
(>
Coittown, lands of, Forfar, 1579.
Cokhill, West, Forfar, 1647.
' Cokkinaiker ' (Cokiuaiker), acre of land called,
Haddingtonshire, 979, 2012, 2181, 2443.
Coktreis, lands of, Ayrshire, 1811.
Coldingham, abbey or monastery of, 1280, 1305,
1991.
church of, 956.
barony, lands, and territory of, Berwick-
shire, 358, 364, 378, 950, 971, 1030, 1290,
1305, 1371, 1386, 1452, 1474, 147.5, 1534,
1580, 1628, 1882, 1894, 1906, 1917, 1958,
1991, 2024, 2104, 2238, 2528, 2563, 2651,
2747, 2722.
Moresoun Croft in, 358.
place or town of, 634, 951, 954, 1007, 1030,
1290, 1474, 1822, 1958, 1991, 2225, 2238,
2242, 2279, 234.3, 2831, 2912, 2931.
' Crosgaitt ' in, 634, 1822.
Coylbeg, near, 358.
Haymouth of, 634. Cf. Eyemouth.
moor of, 634.
parish uf, 1917, 1990, 3041.
Coldinghamlaw, lands and territory of, 971, 1257.
Coles, lands of, Ross-shire, 495.
Colingath (Colingaith), lands of, Kirkcudbright,
669, 2014, 2295, 2521.
Colinton, lands of, Edinburgh, 382.
CoUairnie (Colernie, CuUerny), lands of, in Fife,
183, 203.
CoUeche water, water called, Northumberland,
1115.
Collestoun, lands of, Forfar, 1647.
— — muir of, 1647.
CoUinstoun, lands of, Perthshire, 625.
Colluthie (Culluthy), lands of, Fife, 763.
Colmonell (Colmanell), place of, Ayrshire, 359.
Colonsay, Isle of, 2845.
Coltness (Qwyltnes), lands of, Lanarkshire, 171.
Colwell (Colewelle), in Northumberland, 25, 34.
Colzealar, mill of, Clydesdale, 2304.
Comiston, lands of, Edinburgh, 382.
Comlongao, place or Tower of, Dumfries, 2222,
3051.
Common Mill, mill of, in East Newton, Northum-
berland, 2090.
Compstoun, mill of, Stirling, 2452.
Comrie, parish of, Perth, 3144, 3168.
Comrie (Cumrye), West, near Culross, 1120.
Comries, lauds of, Perthshire, 2406.
Conveth, parish of, 2536.
Cookstown (Cuikston, Kirkstounc), lands of,
Forfiir, 334, 545.
mill of, 334, 545.
Copeland, lands of, Kirknewton, Northumberland,
2809.
Corbelly (Corbilly), lands of, New Abbey, 761,
788, 1G24, 1641, 2521.
Corhead (Corhede), in Dumfriesshire, 134, 136.
Corloch, lands of, Renfrew, 2082.
Cornwall, in Upper Canada, 3309.
Corridou, town and lands of, Perthshire, 1223.
Corridow, lands of, Kirkcudbright, 2606.
Corruith (Corrucht), hands of, Renfrew, 520, 916.
Corry burn, burn called, Forfarshire, 1084.
Corrydodowy, Forfarshire, 1084.
L
1002
CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS
'Corsburnc,' tho, near Edinburgh, 1983, 2285,
2484.
Corsehope (Corsliope), lands of, Edinburgbshire,
1143.
Corsetoun (Corstoun), lands of, Fife, 2850, 29G4.
Corsfiirland, lands of, Kdiiibiiigh, 1578.
' Corslaw gaitt,' boundary of East Lumaden, 634.
Coratorphiue. barony of, Edinburgh, 2409.
place of, 230 1.
Corawood, Middle, lands of, Midlothian, 585, 649.
(Jortachy (Cortachie, Cortauohy), barony of,
Forfar, 379.
place of, 379.
Corthybuk, lands of, Aberdeen, 1409.
Cotemure, in Berwickshire, 81.
Cotenquoy, lands of, Orkney, 2011.
Cotfield, lands of, Edinburghshire, 2248.
Gotland, Kirkcudbrightshire, 40,S.
Cotlavv, lands of, Linlithgow, 393, 941.
Cotterland, lands of, Fife, 3314.
Cottis, lands of, Fifeshire, 992.
Cottons, East, lands of, Forfar, 301
Coull, hill of, Perth, 3181.
Coull, Nether, lands of, Perth, 3181.
Over, lands of, Perth, 3181.
Coupar- Angus, 2132.
Grange of, 973.
lordship of, 973, 1752.
Coupar (Fife), 2004. .Sn^ Cupar.
Coustonn (Costoun, Qhoustoun), lauds of, Linlith-
gow, 445, 448, 554, 658.
Water, 058.
Couttie (Cowty), place of, Forfarshire, 483.
Cowall, lands and lordship of, 2980.
Oowdenknowes (Coldenknowes), 1953.
Cowie (Cowy), chaplainry of, Kincardine, 1184,
where for 'I'owy read Cowy ; 1749, 3119.
— (Cowye) barony of, .Stirling, 1998.
CowU, hands of, Fife, 1148.
Cowstoune, town and lands of, Forfar, 1782.
Cowtcoit (Cowtcot), lands of, Peeblesshire, 737,
938.
Cowthrojipill, lands of, Haddington, 1338.
Coxtoun, Elgin, 2192.
Cove, lands of, Roxburgh, 2088.
Craberrie Hill, lands of, 2097.
Craehoualands, lands of, Berwick, 2434.
Cragbait, Little, lands of, Renfrew, 583.
Crageiseroft, lands of, Banffshire, 1343.
Cragfald [Dnchal], Renfrewshire, 525.
Craggau, lands of, luveruess, 3153.
Craggisglennyla, barony of, Forfar, 334, 545.
Cragnachstouu, in Kincardine, 05, 70.
Craig, lands of, Roxburgh, 1590.
lands of, called Craigtoun of Inchbreyock,
Forfar, 2004.
(Crag) East, landa of, Haddington, 499.
Over and Upper, mains of, Forfar, 785.
Craigboy, Wigtonshire, 1852.
Craigcrook (Cragcroke, Cragcruke), near Edin-
burgh, 50, 104.
Craigend, lands of. Stow, 2481.
Craigflower (Craigflour), lands of, Fife, 3138, 3142,
3177.
Craigfiu (Craigfinn, Craigfyn), lands of, Ayrshire,
913, 3182.
Craighall, Edinburgh, 2281.
l>arony of, Fife, 3089.
Craighead, lands of, Perth, 2221.
Craighilto (Cragilto), lands of, Perthshire, 807,
940, 1092.
Craigie (Cragy), barony of, Aberdeen, 29.36.
parish church of, Ayrshire, 158.
Over, lands of, Kincardine, 2844.
Craiginch, lands of, Perth, 3144.
Craigingate, lands of, Edinburghshire, 3161.
Craiglokart, landa of, 1047, 1048.
Craiglunscheoeh (Craglunshoght or Craglum-
schocht), landa of, Renfrew, 583.
Craiglure (Coriglure, Craglure), lands of, Ayrshire,
340, 913, 1242, 1243, 1742.
' Craig Moir,' Stane burne of, 2051.
Craignathrow, lauds of, Forfar, 2210, 2266, 2280,
2306.
Craigo (Crago), lands of, Forfar, 1663, 1782.
Craigoche (Craigorth), lands of, Ayrshire, 2045,
2040.
Craigquarter, lands of, Roxburgh, 1596.
C'raigrossie (Cragrossy), lands of, Perthshire, 258.
Craigs, barony of, Forfarshire, 201.
Over or Upper, 201.
Easter, 201.
lands of, Edinburghshire, 3101.
Easter, house of, near Glasgow, 908.
lands of, 90S.
Craigshill, lands of, near Newbattlc, 1085.
Craigston (Cragtoun, Craigtoun), lands of, Linlith-
gowshire, 90, 352.
Craigtoun, lands of, Caithness, 3196.
place of, 2003.
«//a.s Biownlaws, lands of, Linlithgowshire,
1095.
lands of, Perthshire, 1041, 1287.
moor of, Perthshire, 930.
Craigwallbank, lands of, in Innerbervie, 1749.
Craigwood, wood of, Perthshire, 840.
Craikalaud (Crakislande), lands of, Ayrshire, 105,
520, 530, 549, 550.
Crail (Carel, Crayll), burgh of, 2, 376, 377, 412,
981, 1209, 1461-0,3, f495, 1500, 1912, 1921,
1922, 1970, 2127, 2208, 3071, 3314.
Bowbutts of, 3071.
collegiate church of St. Mary at, 412, 894,
1,509, 2071.
chaplainries of St. Michael and St.
Katherine in, 894, 1569.
Common Loan, 2071.
Market Gate or Street, 1209, 1316, 149.5,
2103, 2411, 2.570, 2578, 2040.
— — Merchant Street in, 241 1.
Nethergate of, 12S9, 1890.
Nuns' PeatHeld, 2071.
Pottergate of, 3071.
South Street in, 376.
constabulary of (' Carelsira' or Craillshire),
2, 675, 1319, 1509.
parish of, 1319, 2418, 2671, 2673, 2760.
Crailing (Craling), Nether, in Roxburghshire, 122,
1104, 13.32.
Cramb-riggis, lands of, Fife, 1282.
Cramill (Craniyln), see Langton.
Cramwyll, lands of, Perthshire, 1091, 1692.
INDEX OF PLACES
1003
Cranatoun, place of, Midlothiau, 2057.
Crathie, parish of, Aberileuii, .'J031.
Crawfonl-JoliD, lauds and barony of, Lanark, 1847,
1951.
parish of, 1951.
Cravvfunlston ((Jrawfurdstown), lands of, Dumfries,
2;i77, 2.378, 2474, 2499-2501.
Mains of, 2499.
place of, 2474, 2499.
Crawfurdstoun, alias Terringzeane, common of,
Ayr, 221.5.
Craye, lauds of, Perthshire, 1.309.
Creigie, lands of, Kincardine, 2936.
Overtown of, lands of, Kincardine, 2936.
Creuchhill, lands of, Renfrew, 2388.
Creychmond, barony of, Aberdeenshire, 850.
Cribbilaw (Cribbielaw, Cribbila), lands of, Edin-
burgh, 1256, 1262, 1546, 1571, 1715, 2168.
Oribbs, lands of, Berwickshire, 72S.
C'richton (Creehtoun), Castle or place of, 301, 404,
1212 ; 'Lady's chamber' there, .301.
(Creiehtoun) laud.'! and barony of, 2435, 2808.
Crieff (CreitT), 2426, 3175.
Criffel (Crnfell), moor of, 46.
Crinlaw, lands of, Berwickshire, 2594.
' Crocebothten,' lands of, Haddington, 2794.
Crochane-Middlc, lands of, Argyleshire, 716.
Croftcroy (Croftcry), lands of, Elgin, 1259, 2109,
2793, 2918.
Croftend in Aucrum, Hewch or Brae at the, Rox-
burgh, 2572.
Croftingews, lauds of, Dumbarton, 3233.
Crofts, lands of, Fife, 1992.
lands of (Dalkeith), 3059.
Croftwallie, lauds of, Perth, 2426.
Croik hoill, in Muckhart, Perthshire, 895.
Cromartie, barony of, 2667.
Cromarty, pariah of, 2988.
(Cromaty) sheriffdom of, 239, 2667, 2734,
2861, 2927, 2988, 3217.
town of Newton in, 2.356.
Crombie (Abcrcrumbie, Abircrumbie, Cromby,
Crumby, Crummy), near Culross, baronv of,
.3.50, 399, 507, 1037, 1716, 2922, 3138, .3"l42,
3177, 3178. .SVe also Abercromby.
Grange of, 507, 104{).
mill of, scf Foothiesmill.
parish of, Fife, 3138, 3142.
idace of, 1716, 1860, 2317.
Walkmill of, 507.
Crookhouses (Crookehouse), farm of, Kortlium-
berland, 1978, 2924.
Crookston (Cruxtoun), place of, Reufrew, 232, 233.
Crosbie (Corsbe, Corsbie, Corsby, Corsbye, Croce-
bie), lauds of, Ayrshire, 105, 218, 526, 536,
549, 550, .556, 1267, 2623.
— — mill of, called the Skollochmyln, 1267.
place of, Ayrshire, 550, 1988.
Oosshill (Corsehill, Corshill), lauds of, Renfrew,
2197.
place of, 2100.
Crossmiohael (Corsmichael), lands and barony of,
Kirkcudbright, 1757, 2359, 2712.
crofts of, 2712.
mill and mill lauds of, 1/57.
parish of, 2712.
Crossrig, lands of, Stirling, 3189.
Crostcnhallack, lands of, Cromarty, 2927.
Cruecraig, lands of, Kirkcudbright, 1757.
Cruemenzie, lands of, Kirkcudbright, 1757.
Cruephillane, lands of, Kirkcudbright, 1757.
Cruickitaiker, lauds of, Roxburgh, 2607.
Cruikstou (Cruikstoun), lands of, Edinburghshire,
1143.
place of, 1 143.
Cruke Lcche, Berwickshire, 81.
Crukisland, lands of, Ayrshire, 536.
Crukitbank, alinx GrenoktouD, lands of, Ayrshire,
1815, 1940, 1944.
Crumlat, lands of, Lanarkshire, 1202, 1431.
Crummock (Crumnok), lauds of, Ayrshire, 091.
Crumshaw (Crumshow), mill of, Ayrshire, 210",
2196.
Crunzeartouu (Crunzelstonn, Cruyheltoun), place
of, Nithsdalo, 145.
Crysties Acre, Fife, 2544, 2626.
Cuikispow, lands of, Stirling, 1998.
Culcairn, Ross-shire, 1296.
Culclaehy (Culclathie), town and lands of, Inver-
ness, 2340, .3319.
Culconnauchthy, .<«• Kilquhanidy.
Cnldooch, fishery of, called the Dooches, ou the
Water of Dee, Kirkcudbright, 2000.
Cullabalachie (Culballachie), lauds of, Cromartie,
2861, 3217.
Cullachie, lauds of, Inverness, 3200.
CuUendeuch (Collingdauch), lands of, Kirkcud-
bright, 667.
CuUicudden, parish of, Cromarty, 3217.
place of, 2927.
Culligaltro, lands of, Argyle, 3116,
Culliu, lands of, Ross-shire, 2753.
Cullincroft, 2772, 2773.
CuUoden, place of, 1493.
Cnllow (Conlowe, Kellow), lauds of, Forfar, 379.
Culuatrie, lands of, Kirkcudbright, 1757.
Culuesaugane, in Galloway.
Culuook, lauds of, Wigtonshire, 408.
Culquha, Over, Kirkcudbright, 772, 1813.
Nether, 772, 1813.
Culquhay, Lands of, Kirkcudbright, 2072.
lands of, Wigtonshire, 408.
Cuhaiths (Culrath), lands of, Ayrshire, 244,
3159.
Culross, abbey or place of, 350, 442, 456, 507-509,
607, 611, 818, 828, 844, 1046.
burgh of, 442, 611, 7S2, 844, 953, 970, 1068,
1086, 1119, 1124, 1127, 11.52-54, 12u7, 1299,
13U0, 1317, 1318, 1676, 1677, 1763, 2417,
3062.
lorilship and regality of, 442, 456, 1068,
1119, 1152, 1154, 1676, 1716, 1818, 2317,
2417, 2922, 2942, 2950.
'Breas'of, 2417.
mill of, sfc Foothiesmill or Foddismill, 1348.
St. Mungo's saltpans at, 1317.
Culter, lands of, Lanarkshire, 789.
Cults (Cultis), parish of, Fife, 1303.
lands of, Perthshire, 1563, 1587.
mill of or mill of Dachroy, 156.3, 1587.
Culverdeu, Higher, or Culvering Wood, wood of
(county of Ktut), 2848.
1004
CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS
Cumbernauld, place of, -Md-I, 2548, 2590, 276ti,
2994, 3011, 3012, 3042.
Cumbiae (Cumrie), 1707.
Cumlarig, lands of, Edinburghshire, 1700.
Cumles, lands of, Edinburgh, 1279.
Cumlescholes, lands of, Edinburgh, 1279.
Cummertrees (Cummirtrcis), parish of, Dumfries,
2222
Skars of, Dumfries, 2222.
Cumnock, Ayrshire, 1390, 1595.
parish of, 2215.
Cumrye, Wester, see Comrie West.
Cunningham, bailiary of, Ayrshire, 4S7, 555, 556,
594, 599, 603, 665, 691, 708, 739, 879, 933,
957,958, 110.3, 1320, 1300, 1370, 1501, 1593,
1599, 1867, 2239, 2246, 2252, 2264, 2416,
2425, 2551, 2695, 2746, 3159.
Cuninghowes, lands of, Edinburghshire, 2248.
Cupar, in Fife, burgh of, HI, 168, 276, 333, 395,
429, 494, 841, 11.57, 1310, 1478, 2447, 2.545,
2583, 2002, 2629, 2673, 2719, 2760, 2810,
2856, 2922, 2942, 2950, 3018, 3047, 3179.
Bridge of, 395, 494.
'Crocegate' in, 276.
parish of, 841.
parish church of, 596.
Lady aisle in, 429.
St. Colm's altar in, 429.
Tolbooth of, 111.
Curleuch, lands of, Dumfries, 2329.
Curmallachie, forest of, Aberdeen, 2821.
Ciurie, parish of, 1273.
Cuthilgurdy, barony of, Perth, 625.
Cuthill ford, Forfar, 1647.
Cuthiltown, lands of, Stirling, 2087.
Cuthlie, lands of, Forfarshire, 910.
place of, 910.
Daoinsche, town and lands of, Elgin, 2192, 2413,
2428, 2971.
Dailly, parish of, Ayrshire, 2996.
Dairsie, parish of, Fife, 3029.
place of, 2114.
Dalbeattie, manor of, Kirkcudbright, 2133, 2134.
Dalcessok, in Galloway, 46.
Dalchroy (Dachroy), or Cultis, mill of, Perthshire,
1563, 1587.
Dalcopene, see Daltippin.
Dalcoppok, lands of, Ayrshire, 1781, 1876.
Dalcur, lands of, Ayrshire, G92, 1105.
Mains of, 1876.
Daldavo (Deldavie, Doldowo), lands of, in Forfar,
229, 1084, 1150, 1248.
Daldufr, lands of, Ayrshire, 2337.
Daldowhaueh (Duldawhauch), kirk lands of, In-
verness, 518, 1726, 2008.
Daldurhame, manor place of, Dumfries, 2662.
Daldurrane, lands of, Perth, 2272.
Dalgarbrugh, lands of, Ayrshire, 2819.
Dalginch (Dalgenche), common of, Fifeshire, 1723.
Dalguise (Dulgus), Easter, lands of, Perthshire,
891.
Dalhousie (Dalhoussie, Dalhonssy), Midlothian,
1008.
Dalhousie, Mains of, 2050.
Dalielathan (Dalelachane, Dalellechane, Dallela-
than, Dallelathane, D.-»llclyathane, Dallila-
chane), Ayrshire, 40, 69, 71-73, 340, 913,
1762.
Dalinch (Ballinch, Dallinche), lands of, Forfar,
229, 11.50.
Daljedburgh, atia-i Olenstincher, lands of, Ayr,
2996.
Dalkeith, 328, 404, 517, 580, 581, 644, 653-55,
060, 679, 947, 1039, 1040, 1043, 1069,
1104, 1150, 1155, 1212, 1359, 1428, 1457,
1578, 1626, 1640, 1646, 1666, 172.5, 1821,
1873, 188.5, 1909, 2001, 2071, 2106, 2170,
2296, 2305, 2332, 2367, 2368, 2642, 2643,
2706, 2711, 2777, 2782, 2805, 2806, 2866,
3037, 3056-59, .3081, 3108.
back crofts of, 2518, 2519.
back vennel of, 2491.
castle or place of, 90, 597, 053, 1 190, 3059.
collegiate church of St. Nicholas in, 110,
919, 3019.
Cowbridge (Cowbrig) at, 2641, 3059.
Cross of, 1479.
Cross acre at, 2641.
East acre at, 2641.
green of, near castle, 653.
High Street of, 328, 5S0, 1039, 1322, 1479,
1488, 1566, 1909, 2332, 2368, 2491, 2497,
2641, 2642, 2701, 3057, 3058.
' Lugtoun brige 'of, 1212.
mUl of, 1873.
— — Satyregate, 3059.
Serjand haugh in, 2518.
Stanelawis, lands of, in, 1626.
.Swinefoord at, 3059.
Thornycrooks (Thornicruiks, Thorncruiks,
Thorniecruiks), in or of, 1536, 1640, 1646,
2445, 2486, 2493, 2632, 2633, 2637, 2704,
2706, 2711, 2727, 2777-80.
Tolbooth of, 1322.
vennel in, passing to Newbattle, 1479.
West Wynd in, 1578.
lordship, territory, and regality of, 1578,
1626, 1666, 1S73, 1885, 2002, 2491, 2518,
2642, 2643, 2704, 3019, 3059.
DaUquharran, jjlace of, 2819.
Dalmellington, barony of, Ayrshire, 590, 2911.
clauchan or town of, 2911, 3084.
parish of, 2911.
Dalmilling, lands, of, Ayr, 2386.
mill of, Ayr, 2386.
Monktown of, barony of, Ayrshire, 2386.
Dalmorton (Dalmertoun, Dalmortoun), in Ayr-
shire, 68.
Dalnottar, lands of, Dumbarton, 3052, 3053.
Dalquhairn, lands of, Nairn, 2008.
Dalquhowane, lands of, Ayrshire, 913.
Dalranich, or Dalrinoch, lands of, Perthshire,
1.56.3, 1.586, 1587, 2151, 2237, 2579, 2741,
2757, 3143, 3146-50, 3197, 3198.
Dalray, lands of, Perthshire, 3181.
Dairy [county not stated], 840.
parish of, Ayrshire, 1593, 3032.
haughs, Edinburgh, 2776.
lordship of, Edinburgh, 1350, 1368, 1584,
1672, 1958, 1995, 2027.
parish of, Kirkcudbrightshire, 936.
INDEX OF PLACES
1005
Dairy, parish kirk of, Kirkcudbright, 936.
Dalsangan, lands of, or Kouchdyik, Ayrshire,
1595, 1883.
— — (Dalsangwen) mill of, Ayrshire, 791, 1883,
1968.
Ualtamie (Dalthome, Dalltliomie, Daltomie), lands
of, Ayrshire, 692, 110.'), 1788, ls76.
Daltippin (Dalcopene, Dalcupeyne), in Ayrshire,
64, 73.
DaltuUichs (Daltilles), lands of, Inverness, 371.
Dalzell (Dalyell, Dalybell), lands and barony of,
Lanarkshire, 83, 85, 171, 695, 1629, 1638,
2003.
Dalzell Nisbet, lands and barony of, Lanark, 1796,
2115.
parish kirk of, 817.
place of, 817.
Damegreiue, lands of, Fife, 3314.
Dambrae (Damnibrav), lands of, Edinburghshire,
2334.
Damhead, lands of, Edinburgh, 2776.
Damside (Danisyde), lands of, Strathairlie, Fife,
2544, 3018, 3024, 3046, 3070.
Darling's acre, lands of, Edinburghshire, 3058.
Darnaway, place of (1528), 371, 3319.
Darnley, place of, 108.
Dauchie, lands of, Fife, 2105.
Davidston (Davidstoune), town and lands of,
Forfar, 1782.
Wester, lands and mills of, Forfar, 1663.
Uavidstoun, lauds of, Renfrew, 593.
Daviot, parish of, Inverness, 3319.
Dean, place of, Edinburgh, 1983.
Deansburn, Perthshire, 840.
Dee, river, Aberdeenshire, 1286.
water of, Kirkcudbright, 2600.
Deer, New, parish of, Aberdeen, 2921.
Old, parish of, 2921.
Deidriggs (Deedrigs), lands of, Berwickshire, 628,
2528. Cf. Dodrigs.
Dell, lauds of, near Inverness, 2836, 3153.
Den, the lands of, Aberdeen, 2577.
Denbead, lands of, Forfar, 3014.
Denholm Dean, Roxburghshire, S8S.
Denholm, lands and lordshiji of, Roxburghshire,
888.
Denholm (Dennum, Dennoume), Mains of, Rox-
burgh, 144, 888.
'Fowlaris lande' in, 144.
Deuniston (Danestoun, Dennastoun, Dennestoun),
Middle, lands of, Renfrew, 236, 586.
West, lands of, 236, 586.
lands of, Renfrew, 2437, 2672, 2986.
' Dennismylne,' mill of, Ayrshire, 1S;'5.
Denny (Dennie), b.irony of, .Stirling, 812, 1089,
2462, 2596, 2752, .3011, 3012.
Denny greens, Stirling, 2994.
kirk of, Stirling, 2596.
mill of, 812, 1689.
moor of, 3011.
parish of, Stirling, 2994, 3011, 3012.
Temple of, 2462.
Deuom, in Northumberl.and, 58.
Denovan, lands of, called the Isle, Stirling, 2752.
Denstoun, lands of, Aberdeen, 1469.
Dergungall, ,sfc Holywood.
Derry (Dery), Easter, lands of, Forfarshire, 261.
Wester, 261.
Deuchar (Dewchir), 'forest ste<lis' or lands of,
Selkirkshire, 325.
Dewar, Midlothian, 2564.
Dilspro, lands of, Aberdeen, 1469, 2016.
Dippany (Dippenneis), Easter, lands of, Renfrew,
583.
Middle, 583, 636.
Wester, 583.
Dirchall Skar, Dumfries, 2222.
Dirleton (Driltoun, Dryltoun, Dyriltoun), lordship
and barony of, 116, 318, 321, 424, 486, 491,
571, 619, 620, 677, 744, 757, 827, 847, 909,
917, 919, 922, 923, 939, 362, 966, 972, 991,
995, 1055, 1056, 1073, 1147, 117S-S0, 1241,
1687, 1842, 2042, 2178, 2179, 2181, 2183,
2335, 2443, 2794.
the ' anld toun ' of, 2042.
castle or place of, 116, 124, 172, 321.
friar lands of, 2061. Set Bound lands.
Dirmaldony, lands of, Argyleshirc, 716.
Dirriugton, lands of, Berwick, 2481.
Dischland, lands of, Arbroath, 712.
Ditton Oauioys, manor of, Cambridgeshire, 1562.
Dobylaud, lauds of, Ayr, 2425.
Dockra (Dochra), lands of, in Ayrshire, 197.
Docktoun, barony of, Fife, 2485.
Dodrigs, lands of, Berwick, 1490. Cf. Deidrigs.
Dolf, Burn and Brig, Edinburgh, 1428.
Doll ('le Doyle'), lands of the, Forfar, 163.
Dollar (Dollor, DoUour), mains of, Upjier and
Nether, lands of, Clackmannan, 1492.
Orchard Banks of, lands of, Clackmannan,
1492.
Beg, mill of, Clackmannan, 1492.
Don, river of, Aberdeen, 2016.
Donaven, water of, Stirling, 2087.
Donecaneslaye, sec Duncanlaw.
Donegall, county of, Ireland, 1739, 1984, 2293,
2890, 2905, 2929, 2968, 2969.
Donibristle (Donibyrsell), place of, Fife, 535,
3120, 3121,3123.
Donyng, see Dunning.
Doon, lands of [county not stated], 368.
Dornoch, city of, Sutherland, 576, 1170, 2463.
church of, 1170.
parish of, 2463.
Dornoch, parish of, Dumfriesshire, 1648.
' Dougall fuyrd,' near Loclimaben, 488.
Douglas Castle, Lanarkshire, 2928, 3194.
' Douglas He,' the, in churchyard of Fearn (Ross-
shire), 2932.
' Dowglas Mure,' moor called, Forfar, 1663.
Donne (Doun), Bridge-end of, 2165, 2231.
in Menteith, castle of, 99, 2566, 3172.
Dounechia, lands of, Inverness, 2270.
Dounfield (Dunfield), lands of, Fife, 306, 307,
406, 419, 429, 452, 1034, 2489.
Dove Meadow, Middlesex, 869.
Dowcroft or Dowcat croft, lands of, Ross-shire,
2540, 2707, 2745, 2753, 2773.
DowcroU, lands of, Orkney, 2611.
Dowloucht, loch of, Perthshire, 840.
I Down, county of, Ireland, 1582.
■ Downie, Easter, barony of, Perthshire, 1540.
1006
CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS
Downy, Middle, barony of, Perthshire, 851, 861,
892, 893.
Little, lands of, Stirling (1631), 2087.
Downiesburne, lands of, Ayrshire, 2952.
Doyle, "ce Doll.
Dregliom (Dregarne, Dregharn), lands of, Ayr-
shire, 10.5, 139.
church of, Ayrshire, 1867.
parish of, 1102, 1103.
place of, 1102, 2271.
lauds of, Edinburgh, 382.
Drem, lands of, H.iddington, 7.
Dremmesfeld, lands of, 7.
Droggerludge, the, Orkney, 19S6.
Droggershore (Drogerschoir), the, Orkney, 1963,
1986.
Dromacbquhen, lands of, Donegal, 2293.
Drongans (Drongannis), lands of, Wigtonshire,
408.
Dronlaw, barony of, Forfar, 2604.
Dronscheill, lands of, Berwick, 2528.
Drum ('the Drowme), lands of, Xenr Abbey, 533,
5.34, 761, 788, 1624, 1641, 2521.
Drumolog, hill of, Stratbavon, 164.
Drumdreby aiker, lands called, Forfarshire, 1453.
Drumeldrie Mill Burn, Fife, 2544.
Drumflognies, lands of, Forfarshire, 483.
Drumgan-Murcchy, in Galloway, 46.
Drumglasse, lands of, Kilmaronock, 2999.
Drumgray, lands of, Lanarkshire, 568.
Drumhead, lands of, Forfar, 1063.
Drumjarg, lands of, Kirkcudbright, 17.>7.
Drumlanrig, place of, 890, 1448.
Drumloch (Drumloche), lands of, Kincardine, 690.
Drumlochtirhill, 489.
Drummastoun, barony of, Wigton, 1947.
Drummond, lordship of, Perth, 3127.
Diumniorrane, lands of, Ayrshire, 1895.
Drummowane, lands of, Kirkcudbright, 598.
Drummuling (Drunimulyn), lands of, aUa^ Cars-
beg, Ayrshire, 913, 1335.
Drummulling (Drummwling), lands of, Renfrew,
342, 500-503, 52.3, 740, 746, SIC, SU, 820,
823, 1.307, 1376, 1389, 1530, 1918, 20S2,
2241.
Drumnod, lands of, Fifeshire, 368.
Dnimochrein, lands of, Ayrshire, 2996.
Drumochy, Xether, place of, oO.'iO.
Drumrey, lauds of, Wigtonshire, 408.
Drumsleit, barony of, Kirkcudbright, 1467, 1757,
2339.
Drnmsteir, lands and barony of, Kirkcudbright-
shire, 1407.
Drumtecarmick (Drumtykermyk), lands of,
Argjleshire, 381, 2556.
Drumuern, lands of, 142.
Drwnbarne Moss, Perthshire, 895.
Dryburgh, lordship of, Roxburghshire, 2811.
monaster}' of, 727, 969, 1077.
Little, lands of, Kirkcudbright, 1757.
MekiU, lands and barony of, Kirkcudbright,
1757.
Drybumfuird, lands of, Haddington, 2622.
mill of, 2528.
Drymen (Drummond), lands of, Stirlingshire, 198.
— '— place of, 2990.
Dubbis, lands of, Ayrshire, 655, 556.
Dublin, 3315.
Duchall (Douchal, Douchell, Dowchell, Duchell),
barony of, Renfrew, 520, 525, 636, 9)6, 937,
2388, 3324.
Over Mains of, 520, 916, 937, 2387, 2388.
Xether Mains of, 520, 916.
mill of, 520, 910, 937, 2388.
Myltoun, lands of, 520, 916.
place or fortalice of, 525, 916.
Duchall- Lisle (Duchale-Lyill), lands of, Renfrew,
,583.
Duchray, lands of, Stirlingshire, 198.
Dndden, lands of, in Northumberland, 401, 982.
Kast, lands of, Northumberland, 447.
Diiddingston (Duddingstone, Dudingston, Dud-
dingstoun), lands and barony of, Edinburgh,
' 1827, 184.3.
Easter, lands of, 423, 540, 541, 544, 601,
805-67, 87.5, 1411, 1415, 1445, 1447, 1.500,
1510, 1060, 1919, 2076, 2287, 2449, 2601,
2617, 2020, 2893.
Wester, 396, 423, 540, 541, 544, 601, 604.
865-68, 875, 940, 961, 1033, 1145, 1175,
1240, 1284, 1341, 1377, 1403-1405, 1411,
1415, 1440, 1445. 1447, 1613, 1615, 1649,
1652, 1060, 1789, 1919, 2135, 2449, 2601,
2617, 2020, 2893.
mill of, 423, 540, 2449, 2617.
Langlands of, 1377.
kirklands of the vicarage of, 1377, 1382,
1425, 1435, 1440, 1827.
Loch of, 1113.
parish of, 1613, 1615, 2449, 2001, 2893.
East, place of, 867, 875, 1146, 1411, 1415,
1510.
tenandry of, 1411, 2617.
territory of, 1113, 1171, 1274, 1375, 1401,
1433, 1434, 1440.
Duddingston (Dudingston), temple lands of, Lin-
lithgow, 110.
Wester, lands of, Linlithgow, 335, 1095.
Dudhope (Uudope) castle, place or tower of,
Forfar, 1663, 1664, 2327, 2351, 2496, 2664,
2692.
lands ami lordship of, 770, 1663, 1782, 249C,
2079, 2762.
Mains of, 2085, 2762, 3163.
Dulat, lands of, Perth, 2272.
Dulgns, Hfe Dalguise.
DuUater (DuUlater), lands of, Perthshire, 2494,
2566.
Easter, lands of, Perthshire, 881.
Dumbarton, 40, 543, 641, 1565, 2199, 3104,3116,
3233.
(Dunbertane) sheriffdom of, 543, 781 ; 'ter-
ritory' of, 1250; 1437, 1867, 2038, 2190,
2199, 32.33.
Dumfries, burgh of, 320, 583, 667, 669, 997, 1087,
1144, 14G7, 1522, 1801, 1802, 2214, 2472,
2487, 2908, 2910, 3036, 3235, 3260.
Barkerland slop at, 3036.
Belswynd in, 3036.
' Freeter-gate ' in, 997.
Friar Vennell in, 3036.
High Street of, 2908.
INDEX OF PLACES
1007
2043,
2143,
2231,
2237,
2277, 2301,
•J318,
2610,
2757,
2761,
2S!)5, 2922,
3177,
3179.
DumfrieR, Kirkgate of, 3030.
Milnburn bridge at, 3036.
West Bariiraws, 3030.
parish of, 3320.
- sheriffdom and stewartry of, 497, 498, 1122,
1599, 1048, 1910, 2214, 2222, 2329, 2.342,
2487, 2499, 2002.
Dumvarrick, lauds of, Perth, 2272.
Dunbar, burgh of, 1773.
regality of, 120.
Dunbeatb (Dunbeth), lands of, Caithness, 142.
Dunblane (Duniblane), city of, 143, 803.
Bridge of, lands of the, 2508.
dioceseof, 80.3, 808, 852,802, 892, 1041, 1119,
1271, 1299, 1312, 1397, 1.J86, 1610, 1668,
1092, 1094, 1707, 17.35, 1703, 1964, 1972,
2309,
3052,
parish of, 1691, 1092.
Duncanalley, lauds of, Ireland, 2460.
Diincanlaw (Donecaneslaye), Haddington, 2.
Dunerosk, lands of, 1904.
Diuicrul), lands and barony of, Perthshire, 2550,
2570.
Duncryne ( Dumcryne), lands of, Dumbarton, 1867.
ilains of, Dumbarton, 2038.
Dundaff, Hill of, 2517.
Muir mill of, 2517.
Dundarkny, lands of, Morayshire, 1028.
Dundas, lands and lordship of, Linlithgowshire,
357, 1899.
manor or place of, 950, 2G7G.
Dundee (Dundie), burgh of, 65, 111, 163, 290,
738, 741, 770, 8.59, 9S9, 1054, 1172, 1185,
122.3, 1251, 1252, 1442,
1680, 1722, 174.3, 1905,
2280, 2315, 2351, 2352,
2702, 2788, 3014.
Argyle Street, 1891.
Bailgait port of, 2490.
castle hill of, 2352, 2354, 2496, 2702.
street of St. Mary Virgin or Flukergate,
1417, 1442, 1443, 2354, 2928.
Murraygate or street of, 989. 2930.
parish cliurch of St. Marv Virgin in, 169,
314, 738, 741, 785, 144,3, 1663, 1782.
Holyrood altar in, 169.
• chaplaiury of St. James the Less in,
1443.
Wellgate, chapel of Virgin Mary in, 770.
lands and barony of. 1003, 1782, 2326, 2327,
2344, 2351, 2664, 2669, 2679, 2685, 2755,
2762.
manor place of, 2702.
parish of, 1663, 3163.
Dundonald, kirklands of, Ayrshire, 2288.
parish of, 1988, 2288, 3159.
parish church of, 295, 1102, 1266, 1267.
place of, 1988.
Dundrennan (Dundreynane, Dundronan), abbey
or place of, 40, 484, 497, 498, 1 100.
old (Jrange of, 40.
well near grange of, 46.
lands, barony, and lordship of, 1090, 2124.
Dundurcus, lands of, Elgin, 2904.
1443, 1512, 1682.
1982, 2068, 2216.
2354, 2588, 2735,
Dundurcus, parish of, 2413, 2971.
Dnndyven, lands of, Lanark, 3325.
Dunfally, Perthshire, 930.
(Dunfallin) mill of, on Earn, 5, 930.
Dunfermline Abbey, monastery or place of, 431,
4.53, 476, 478, 510, 633, 7S3, 790, 795, 925,
937, 945, 980, 1037, 1072, 1090.
town of, 289, 540, 1400, 1463, 1490, 1.502,
1588, 1730, 1706, 1804, 1850, 1804, 2198,
2485, 2538, 3238.
almshouse in, 289.
lower burgh of, 289.
'C'alsagat' in, 289.
'Colzeraw' in, 289.
Green of, 2538.
'Margat'of, 289.
St. Leonard's Hospital in, 2198.
lordship of, 1177, 1492, 3255.
parish of, 912, 980, 99.3, 1029, 1185, 1270,
1400-63, 1088, 1736, 1741, 1700, 1853, 1863,
1804, 1921, 1922, 1932, 2198, 2404, 3033.
regality of (Musselburgh), 431, 453, 470, 485,
510, 528, 546, 790, 795, 826, 943, 948, 975,
986, 992, 993, 1017, 1024, 1029, 1037, 1090,
1098, 1117, 1177, 1270, 1460-63, 1502,
1600, 1633, 167.5, 1688, 1736, 1741, 176.3,
1760, 1806, 1810, 1839, 1844, 1S53, 1856,
1800, 1864, 1921, 1922, 1932, 1962, 2057,
2105, 2198, 26.30, 3033.
Dowhill, 1291.
Dunglas, hill of, Stirling, 2962.
Dunglass (Dunglas), collegiate church of, Ber-
wickshire, 1806, 1868, 1872.
lands and barony of, Berwick, 2282.
Dunina, lands of, Perthshire, 1671.
Dunipace (Donipas), Stirling, 18.
parish of, 2752, 2767.
Dunjope, lands of, Kirkcudbright, 2072.
Dunkeld, barony, lordship, and regality of, 277,
460, 461, 560, 606, 777, 806, 807, 840, 891,
946, 1287.
city of, 200, 801, 946, 1032, 1041, 1091,
1092, 1514, 1949.
diocese of, 863, 940, 1021, 1041, 1101, 1249,
1.329, 1471, 1752, 1949, 201", 2132, 2787,
2844, 3140, 3108, 3199.
Dunlapj)ie (Dunloi)pis), barony of, Forfarshire,
274.
Dunley, lands of, Ayrshire, 1883, 1968.
Dualopjiis, see Dunlappie.
Dunnerne (Dunneirne), lands of, Fife, 546, 2105.
Dunning (Donyng), Perthshire, 803, 1679, 2490,
2550.
chapel lands of (or Granto), 803.
common of, 510.
parish of, 803.
Dunnonis, mill of, Wigtonshire, 1947.
Dunnottar (Dunnotar), barony of, Kincardine,
2921.
parish of, 2869, 2879.
place of, 707, 2809.
Dunray, place of, 2537.
Dunrod, barony of, Dumfriesshire, 1122.
place of, 1 333.
Dunrudyr, lands of, in Arran, 422.
Duns (Dunce), laud in, Berwickshire, 1186.
1008
CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS
Duns, town of, 1524, 2029, 2224, 2225, 2262, 2278,
2529, 2599, 2G05, 2010, 2G14, 2651, 2653,
2684, 2099, 2747, 2802, 2833.
Castle Wvnd of, 2529.
Old Wyntl of, 2529.
Castle, 2610.
Dunskej', 2267.
Diinstaffnage, 2845.
Dunstall meadow, Middlesex, 869.
Dunsyd, lands of, Berwick, 2481.
Btinsyre, jiarish church of, 2022.
Dunsyreslands, lands of, Berwick, 2465, 2605,
2699.
Duntrune, lands of, Forfar, 1603.
Dupplin (Uijiling), Perthshire, 837.
Durham, bishopric of, 190, 2090.
city of, 48, 3283.
— —county palatine of, 627, 1042, 1183, 1195,
1214, 1531, 2655.
Durie, lands and barony of, Fife, 3201.
Diithil, parish of, Inverness, 2956.
Dye (Dy), forest of, Berwickshire, 341, 349.
Dyke and Moy, church of, Elgin, 2299.
Dykes, lands of, Ayr, 2386.
Dyocis (Diocis) tempill, near Irvine, 119, 120,
141.
Dysart (Dysert), 1303, 1924, 1970, 2070, 2097,
2176, 2495, 2804.
church of, 291.
King's Street of, 2316.
parish of, Fife, 1761.
Earl's Acre ('Erlis aker'), boundary of Blainslie,
569.
Earls Calder ('Caldor comitis'), 649 [including Mid
and West Calders].
Earlshall, barony of, 3015.
Earlston, Berwickshire, 3027.
(Erlistoun), lands of, Kirkcudbright, 2359.
Earlstradichty, Eriestradiehtie, Erlestradychty,
set Mains.
Earn (Hern), Water of, 5.
Earne, lands of, Perth, 2272.
Earnecalsie, lands of, Perth, 2272.
Eastcraig, lands and house of, Haddingtonshire,
876.
Easterbrigs, lands of, Edinburghshire, 2834.
Eistertoun, see Pitgober.
Eistferrie, lands of, Forfar, 1663.
lands called acres at, Forfar, 1782.
Eistfield, lands of, Haddingstonsbire, 1241.
Easthill of Braid, lands of, Edinburghshire, 2834.
East Moor, lands of the, Edinburgh, 1719.
Eathen, lands of, Ireland, 2466.
Ebreis, lands of, Ancrum, Roxburgh, 1596.
Eccles, lands and town of, Berwick, 1930.
Mains of, Berwick, 1930.
parish of, Berwickshire, 1436, 1497, 1953,
2514, 2604, 2614, 292.3, 3126.
Ecclesgreig (Egleisgreige), parish of [now St.
Cnus], Kincardine, 2844, 2936.
Echt, Kirktoun of, lands of, Aberdeenshire, 719.
Eddertie or Eddertne, lands of Forfar, 1663,
1782.
Eddlestoun, church of, 2850.
Eddnix, lands of, see Edenkip,
Edelingham (Edelyngtham) in Northumberland,
30.
a place at, called ' Pykeles,' 30.
Eden (Edin), Water of, in Fife, 182, 395, 494,
1094.
Edenkip (Edenkipe, Edinkipis, Eddnix), lands of,
Perthshire, 1063, 1782, 2326.
' Edibredschele ' [probably Bowhill, which see] in
Selkirkshire, 122.
Edinarnauchty (Kdynnarnochty), lands of, Perth-
shire, 801, S92, 893, 897.
Eilinburgh, 50, eC passim.
' Auld Provost's Close ' in, 2423, 2518.
Bell's Wynd ('Belliawynd') in, 798, 978.
Boroughmuir (Borrow Muir) or common
moor of, 415, 557, 733-35, 758-60, 1247,
1393, 14.56, 1450, 1634-37.
Blackfriar's Wynd in, 2201, 2803.
Nether Bow {'archum inferiorem') in, 237.
Over Bow of, 2974.
Bristo (Bristol, Briston), in, 1350-53, 167'2,
1858, 1861, 1959, 1966, 1994, 2020, 2027,
2085, 2080, 2141, 2164, 2228, 2471, 2477,
2571, 2828, 3194.
' Butheraw ' of, 1402 ; ' Lukenbuithis,' 2387.
Canongate, or the street of the canons of
the monastery of Holyrood near, see Canon-
gate, and next entry.
burgh of the, at, 1145,
1156,
1235, 1812, 1911, 2112, 2124, 2171,
2380,
1107,
2285,
2394,
2>24, 2S32,
2998, 3034,
2296, 2305, 2369, 2371, 2372,
2395, 2403, 2457, 2467, 2609,
2849, 28S0, 2073, 2977, 2995
3049, .S005, 3008, 3079, 3161.
- Canonmills (' Cannonmylnes ') of, 2395, 2849.
- Cant's Close, 1795.
- castle of, 470, 481, 802, 1728, 1734, 1753,
2671, 2S94.
- chapel of St. Magdalene in, 2803 ; altar of
St. Mary M., 659 ; cell of St. M. in Cowgate,
137.3.
- chapel of St. Thomas, Canongate, 1911.
-St. Giles Church in, 50, 104, 112, 152,
402, 036, 822, 1238, 2022, .3090.
- aisle of St. Anthony the Martyr in,
466, 528, 569.
aisle of St. Gabriel, archangel, in, 426.
altar of St. James the Apostle in, 636,
822.
altar of the Virgin Mary in, 104, 147.
altar of St. Nicholas in, 2022.
aisle of St. Thomas, 402.
- cemetery of St. Giles Church, 1468 ; Holy
rood chapel there, 1468.
- St. Giles Grange near, 1247.
- church of Black [or Preaching] Friars in,
117, 191.
- cemetery of Friars Preachers, 990.
- church or chapel of St. John Baptist, near,
118, 137, 152.
- College of the Holy Trinity, near, 313, 2248.
Hospital of the, 248, 3101.
- Clock Milne, near, 2915.
- Council House, 1635.
- Laigh Council House, 1784, 2394, 2546,
2639.
INDEX OF PLACES
1009
Edinburgh, New Council-house, 3055.
C'owgate (Kowgaitt), in, 176,177,1338, 1373,
14G8, 1734, 17!)5, 1824, 2012, 2048, 2803.
Cranstoun's Close in, 2803.
• ' CuiTouiis Clois' in, 1960.
Dairy, in, 3000.
Exchequer House, 2549, 2621, 2659.
Friars Minors, place of the, 2048.
Greyfriara, place of the, 1734.
Heriot's Hospital, 2484, 2915, 3034, 3109.
High Street, 5.53, 565, 617, 831, 832, 889,
996, 1168, 1238, 1239, 1338, 1339, 1.538,
1597, 1717, 1724, 1734, 1753, 1768, 1795,
1834, 1939, 1960, 2022, 2026, 2320, 2383,
2387, 2394, 2423, 2518, 2609, 2803, 2900,
2974, 3087.
Horsen-ynd, 1352, 1368, 2027, 2471.
Hospital of .St. Thomas and St. Andrew,
1911.
house of the abbot of Kinloss in, 426.
Liberton's Wynd in, 1896.
Leith Wynd in, 1156, 2248, 2369, 2457,
2849, 2973, 3161.
Merlin's (Marlezeonis, Merlezeonis) Wynd
in, 750, 996, 1734.
Newington, lands of, near, 3090.
Niddries (Niddrys, Is'udreis) Wynd, 547,
615, 1038, 12U3, 1308, 3004.
North Loch near, 286, 458, 831, 889, 1238,
2022, 2803.
■ Parliament Close or Square, 2979.
— — Laigh Parliament House, 2465.
' Peblis Wynde ' in, 750.
The Pleasauce (Plesance), in, 734, 735, 758,
759, 1734.
Portsburgh, barony of, near, 2477.
Potterraw in, 18.59, 1861, 2141, 2201, 2471,
3194. Perhaps also 1362.
Pottenow Port of, 3194.
St. Cuthbert's parish, near, 2334, 2621, 2638,
2776, 2913, 3063, 3090.
St. Leonard's Wyud, 1734.
New Session House, 2659, 2685, 2755.
sheriff-court of, 3225.
Society Port, 2471, 2828.
Southyaird, in Bristo, 2027.
Telfer's Close in, 1724, 1834, 1939.
Tolbooth of, 87, 492 ; ' Auld Tolbooth,'
2026, 2491; Nether Tolbooth, 985, 1866,
1872.
Tron of, 2803.
Wairin's Croft in Cowgate of, 1468.
Watergate of, 2915, 3034.
West Port of, 1772, 2803.
parish of, 3208.
diocese of, 2228, 2262, 2287, 2371, 2400,
2054, 2666, 2677, 2692,
27.52, 2768, 2785, 2818,
2909, 2912, 2953, 2965,
3077, 3079, 3090, 3093,
2420, 2531, 2615,
2702, 271.3, 2722,
2847, 2893, 2902,
3006, 3032, 3041,
3204, 3216, 3231.
-shire of, 94, 140, 149,
476, 485, 491, 499, 516,
571, 600, 649, 662, 676,
790, 794, 824, 847, 8.56,
150, 154, 465, 466,
517, 529, 540, 566,
680, 764, 766, 767,
865, 867, 868, 875,
1025,
1143,
1255,
1338,
142.3,
1594,
1704,
1840,
1959,
2096,
1057, 1066, 1077,
114.5, 1167, 1180,
1256, 1261, 1273,
1341, 1350, 1368,
1449, 1455, 1494,
1613, 161.5, 16.33,
1727, 1789, 1807,
1871, 1872,
1085,
119.3,
1279,
1377,
1506,
1672,
1829,
1873,
1090, 1099,
1225, 1240,
1282,
1398,
15.36,
1696,
18.3.3,
1915,
1321,
1405,
1571,
1700,
1839,
19.3.3,
876, 882, 885, 928, 961, 985, 999, lOOS,
6
1868,
1980, 1983, 1995, 2027, 2050, 20.5
2112, 2119, 2126, 2128, 2171, 2178,
2180, 2181, 2200, 2248, 2285, 2334, 2335,
2420, 2435, 2443, 2449, 2469, 2470, 2476,
2481, 2484, 2491, 2493, 2518, 2555, 2559,
2575, 2580, 2601, 2615, 2621, 2622, 26.37,
2638, 2691, 2713, 2776, 2785, 2794, 2834,
2849, 2853, 2866, 2893, 2895, 3005, 3034,
3060, 3063, 3099, 3109, 3126, 3135, 3154,
3161, 3208.
Ediiidonyng, barony of, 451, 510.
Edington (Eilingtoun), barony and lordship of,
Berwickshire, 994, 1097, 1192.
Mains of, lauds of, Berwickshire, 345, 346,
018, 752, 11 84, 1192.
MUl of, 345, 346, 1192.
territory and lands of, Berwickshire, 1186,
1192.
Edmonstone (Edmondston, Edmondstoun, Edmon-
stoiin), lands of, Edinburgh, 1731, 1829,
3312.
Mains of, 1428, 1727, 1829, 2385, 2723.
south dolf meadow of, 1428.
'Lochlevin,' there, 1428.
Edmonstone, Lanarkshire, 251.
Ednani (Ednem, Edem), lands of, Roxburgh, 1714,
2301.
Ednelstoun, in Kincardine, 65, 70.
Edrington, lands of, Berwickshire, 2528.
Edzell, 1514.
Edzett(?), place of, 863.
Eggie (Egy), lands of, Forfar, 379.
Eglinton, place of, 2122, 2551,
Eglismaquhen, lands of, Forfar, 379.
Egypt, lands of, Edinburgh, 2834.
Elbothill, lands of, Gullane, 620, 1180.
Elcbies, Wester, place of, 2510, 2511.
Elgin, town of, 518, 1259, 1542, 1726, 2008,
2109, 2192, 2193, 2340, 2413, 2428, 2904,
2917, 2071, 3151.
crofts of, 1424.
Grieschip of, 1424.
Little Powiaeruik, 1424.
mills of, 1 259, 2793.
Mossward, 1424.
and Forres, shire of, 1028, 1259, 2192, 2971,
3151.
Elie (Ealie), lands of, Fife, 3314.
parish of, Fife, 2790.
town and port of, Fife, 2790, 3314.
Ellenhill (Elenehill), lands of, Fife, 771, 1001.
Ellingham, parish of, Northumberland, 2943.
Elstanesford, fCf Athelstaneford.
Elswick (Elsewyk), plain or field of, Northumber-
land, 17.
Morcfiat in, 17.
Ehvodelaw, lands of, Berwick, 1930.
Emelhope, ' motte de,' Northumberland, 49.
M
1010
CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS
Ennoch (Enoch), Wester, laiuls of, Perthshire,
12J1, 125-.', 1740, 2132.
Wester, place of, 1740.
Ennocht, mill of, 1 22.3.
Ericht, water of, 2(JU9.
Erlis CniUe, Berwickshire, 81.
Errol, barony of, 314.
Erroll, Kirktown of, 180.
Erskine (Erskyne), parish of, Renfrew, 232.
Eschebiu-ne (Eschieburne), burn of, Ro.\ burgh,
1596.
lands of, 2572.
Esk, water of, Edinburgh, 1085, 2050, 21G6,
2847.
South (Forfarshire), water of, 1846.
Eskdale, lordship of, Dumfries, 2662.
Eskewene [in New Abbey], 46.
Essex, county of, England, 5!)5, 060, 1961.
Essie, church of, Aberdeenshire, 2807, 2821.
lands of, Aberdeenshire, 2807, 2820, 2821,
3188.
parish of, Aberdeen, 3188.
Essie, Haltoun of, lands of, Forfar, 2209.
parish of, Forfar, 2200.
Essill, parish of, Elgin, 2071.
Essochskyslwe, East Lothian, 22.
Esthame, county of Essex, 960.
Estham Hurnellis, county of Essex, 960.
Est-Westhani, county of Essex, 960.
Ethie (Ethy), place of, 255.
Ettrick Forest, lordship of, 325, 631.
Ewan, lauds of, Nairn, 2008.
Eyemouth (Eymouth), barony and territory of,
Berwick, 971, 1882, 2029', 2528, 2599.
lands of, 19S5, 1991, 2427, 2931.
town and port of, 1007, 1257, 1628, 2427,
2528, 2G34, .3204.
Eymetthills, lands of, Edinburgh, 1321.
Fahills, lands of, Forfar, 1647.
Fairnilee (Phairnilee), place of, Selkirkshire, 1377,
1382.
Fairsett, lands of, in Lochaber, 2017.
Falkirk, burgh of, Stirling, 898, 2113, 2421, 2442,
2661, 2797, 2878, 2885, 2982, 2991, 2993,
3192, 3251, 3224, 3311.
' Boddome,' lands in, 2442.
church of, 3192.
High Street of, 2421, 3224, 3229.
malt kiln in, 2442, 2451.
Randiegate of, 2661, 2991.
West Burn bridge of, 3224.
West Port of, 3224.
parish of, 3039, 3113, 3192.
territory and regality of, 2421, 2758, 2797,
2885.
Falkland, palace or place of, 1085, 1295, 1888,
2339.
New kirk of, 2123.
parish of, Fife, 3015.
Dornoch, lands of, Fife (1583), 1071.
Falsat, lands of, Roxburgh, 2688.
Fancastell, mains of, Perthshire, 2787.
Farg, mill of, Perthshire, 2043.
Farnell (Farnwell), place of, Forfar, 1378.
Farniflet, mains of, Kincardine, 1941, 1942.
Farr, in Strathnaver, Sutherland, 2003.
Kasque (Fasky), place of, Kincardine, 2114.
Kastcastle (Faatcastell), lands and barony of, 971,
2282.
place of, Berwickshire, 951, 956, 1052.
Fawnes, lands of, Berwickshire, 2498.
Fawside, lands of, Berwickshire, 249S.
Fearn (Feme), abbacy of, Ross-shire, 935, 949,
1206, 1544, 2150, 2393, 2422, 2433, 2619,
2636, 2720, 2738, 275.3, 2772, 2773.
Easter Drum of, lands of, 2303, 2753.
Wester Drum of, 2753, 2773.
kirk of, 2932.
lands of, 2773.
kiln of, 2753,
Mains of, 495.
mills of, 878, 2658, 26C8, 2717, 2720, 3738,
2745, 2753, 2772.
Little Miltouu of, lands of, 2159, 2433,
2753.
monastery or place of, 411, 878, 935, 949,
2540, 2753, 2772.
mosses of, 2422.
parish of, 2540, 2636, 2608, 2717, 2720,
2745, 2753, 2773, 2932.
wards of, 1685.
Felton (Feltoun), in Northumberland, 55.
Fenewyn, see Finhaven.
Fennum, in Northumberland, 44.
Fenton (Fentoun), East, Haddington, 757.
West, Haddington, 318, 784.
'Estland' and ' Westland,' in, 318.
' Pauis croft,' in, 318.
Fenwick (Fenwyk), in Northumberland, 53.
Ferdour, water of, Kincardineshire, 1551.
Ferifclde, lands of, Fife, 333.
Fernocht (Fernaeht), lands of, in Argyll, 381.
Ferriden, lands and harbour of, Forfar, 2604.
Ferrycrofts, lands of, Linlithgow, 2076, 2677,
Fettercairn, thanedom of, 1250, 1551.
Fettercsso, barony of, Kincardine, 2921.
place of, 2809, 2879, 2020.
Fendburn or Seudliurn, burn of, Dalkeith, 1873.
Fewalls, lands of, Berwick, 2722.
Fiddes (Futhes), Little, Kincardine, 1421, 1808.
Fife, lordship and stewartry of, 815.
S ; sheriffdom of, 09, 221, 200, 368, 370, 374,
370, 384, 394, 305, 410, 420, 430, 452, 454,
404, 471, 482, 404, 400, 504, 524, 540, 592,
612, 623, 624, 671, 672, 675, 768, 771, 775,
777, 795, 797, 800, 826, 835, 841, 894, 901,
925, 932, 943, 945, 948, 953, 975, 9SG, 992,
903, 1001, 1017, 1029, 1037, 1062, 1063,
1117,
1261,
1305,
1374,
1461,
1502,
1603,
1736,
185.3,
1932,
2063,
212.3, 2198, 2208, 2275, 2408, 2418, 2464,
2485, 2488, 2495, 2544, 2630, 2085, 2719,
1071,
1094,
1098,
1117,
1148,
1157,
1185,
1208,
1245,
1200,
1261,
1270,
1277,
1278,
1282,
128.3,
1303,
1305,
1.306,
1310,
1310,
1.346,
1348,
1349,
1374,
1.379,
1422,
1441,
1450,
1451,
1460,
1461,
1462,
1463,
1470,
1472,
1473,
1478,
1502,
1560,
1600,
1601,
1005,
1019,
1631,
1603,
1675,
1676,
1688,
1710,
172.3,
17.35,
1736,
1761,
1766,
1782,
1816,
1818,
1838,
185.3,
1857,
1800,
1863,
1020,
1921,
1922,
1932,
1062,
1970,
1080,
1992,
1997,
2000,
2063,
2091,
2007,
2105,
INDEX OF PLACES
1011
2760, 2790, 2791, 2856, 2870, 2882, 2922,
2942, 2950, 2900, 2964, 3015, 3029, 3033,
3075, 3089, 3120, 3123, 3138, 3142, 3179,
3201,3209, 3314.
Findourie (Fendowrie), place of, Forfarshire, 1385,
1392.
Findowie (Findowy), lands of, Perth, 2490, 3095.
Fingask, lands and barony of, Fife, 623, 672,
3U29.
mill of, 672.
place of, Fife, 1735.
Finglen, lands of, Perthshire, 1964.
Finhaven (Fenewyn), place of, 243.
Pinlaws, aim*- Newhall, lands of, Roxburgh, 1164.
Finlayston (Finlaystoiin, Finlastoun, Finlawstoun,
Finlaystone, Fynillastoun) barony and lord-
ship of, Renfrew, 593, 714, 2197, 2437,
3324.
lands of, in Renfrew, 134.
Finlaystou-Cunningham, mains of, Renfrew, 236,
586.
j.lace of, 520, 685, 1320, 2437, 2072, 2986.
Finnalie, lauds of, Fife, 3015.
Finnart (Finuert), lands of, Renfrew, 449, 450,
40.S, G74, 1004, 1272, 1294, 13:«, 1334,
1681, 1914, 2031, 2102, 2101, 2271, 2479.
Fintrie, place of, 199.3.
Firth, lands of, Eoxl)urgh, 1164.
Fisher's mailling, lands of, Ayrshire, 1 967.
FlemingtOD, lands and barony of, Berwick, 2931,
3204.
Fleope burn, Northumberland, 1115.
Fluiris, lands of, Fife, 1997.
Fod (Foid), south, lands of, Fifesbire, 993, 1029,
1185, 1088.
Fodderley, lands of, Roxburgh, 1104.
Fogo, lands of, Berwick, 1573, 1630, 1862.
parish of, 2514.
Foirbank, lands of, Forfar, 2762.
Foodie (Fudy, Fudye), wester, Fife, 624, 855.
Foothies-mill (Foiddis-mill, Foddis-mill), near
Culross, 350, 356, 399, 507, 509, 818, 828,
1046, 1348, 1605, 1G06, 1619, 1631, 1676,
1677, 1716, 2088, 2099, 2143-2146, 2922,
3138, 3142, 3177.
Fordell (Fordale), in Fife, lands and barony of,
34.3, 825.
mill of, 343.
' manse ' or place of, 825.
Fordoun, parish of, 1550, 1812, 2536 ['Foldan'].
Fordowe, place of, 1526.
Fore .Spittell, lands of, in Edinburgh, 662, 676,
720.
Forfar, burgh of, 247, 545, 1722, 2344, 2468.
parish of, 1410.
shire of, 165, 169, 227, 229, 260, 28.3, 304,
317, 300-62, 512, 577, 648, 673, 684, 696,
712, 713, 770, 796, 859, 910, 1005, 1031,
1054, 1081, loss, 1150, 1204, 1248, 1354.
1378, 1385, 1387, 1410, 14,53, 1465, 1514,
1555, 1579, 1583, 1647, 1063, 1G82, 1705,
1782, 1904, 1977, 1082, 2034, 2209, 2213,
2216, 2266, 2280, 2306, 2326, 2468, 2496,
25.30, 2583, 2624, 2664, 2069, 2679, 26S5,
2687, 2692, 2735, 3014, 3129, 3163, 3171,
3236.
I Forgan (Forgound, Forgund), church of, Fife, 430.
parish of, 1277, 1278, 2719.
lands of, 1997.
Fork Walls, lands of, Forfar, 3014.
Forland, lands of, Ayr, 2425.
Fornocht, Easter Nether, lands of, Perth, 2750.
Forres, burgh of, 3092.
shire of, see Elgin and Forres.
Forsinain, lands of (Caithness), Inverness-shire,
1158.
Forsinaird (Forssnard), lands of (Caithness), In-
verness-shire, 1158, 1170.
Forrestburn, mill of, Lanark, 2532.
Forrcsterseats, lands of, Berwick, 1573.
Forsis, lands of (Caithness), Inverness-shire, 1158.
Forteviot (Forteuioth), parish church of, 224.
Forth, water of, 1998.
Forthar, lands and barony of, Fife, 2485, 2520,
2870, 2871.
Mains of, Fife, 1S57, 1020, 2489.
(Fother) place of, 815, 992, 1117, 1600,
1601, 1920, 2003.
Forthar (Forthir) Kamsay, or Ramsay's Fortbir,
lands of, Fife, 138, 168, 281, 282, 374, 377,
384, 413, 592, 596, 612, 1198.
place of, 374, 384, 452, 765, 901. Cf.
Forthar.
Welltree of, 3048.
Fothref, 8.
Fortrose, burgh of, 265S, 2668, 2721, 2734, 2738,
2745, 2753, 2772, 2836, 2841, 2862, 2927,
2932, 2988, 3153.
Fort .St. George, Madras, 3296, 3298.
Foswell, Walkmill of, lands of, Perth, 3181.
' Fotirkoul,' East Lothian, 22.
Foulden, barony of, Berwick, 1820, 1821.
Fouldurris, house of. New Abbey, 1302.
Foulhope (Foulhop), lands of, Strathavon, 164.
Fowberry (Folbury, Folebire, Folebyri, FoUcbyry),
in Northumberland, 14, 19, 95, 128, 130-32,
190, 210, 211, 220, 387, 1050, 1070, 1183,
1215, 2000, 2751, 3117, 3137.
mill of, 14.
tower of, called Fowberie Tower, 1227.
Fowler's land (Foularis land, Foullar's lands), in
Deuholm, Roxburghshire, 144, 888.
Foyuestield (FynesficUi), lands of, Nairn, 751.
' Frelandis,' in Fowberry, Northumberland, 190.
Freuchie (Freuchy, Frcwhie, Frucby, Fru(ichye),
lands of, Fifcsliire, 2863.
mill and mill lands of, Fife, 464, 596, 612,
901, 1601.
place of, Fifeshire, 2870, 2871.
Freuchie, place of, Inverness-shire, 2227.
Friarland (Freirland) of Dirleton, lands of, Had-
dingtonshire, 1241. .s'ff Bouudlands.
Friaryard (Freiryaird, Freiryard), manor of. New
Abbey, 701, 724 : lauds of, 1302.
Friarston (Freretoun, Friertoun), Little Over, lands
of, Fife, 430, 1997.
Nether, Fife, 775, 1306, 1346.
Over, lands of, Fife, 1157.
Fuckartoun (Fukartoun), lands of, Dennv, Stir-
lingshire, SI 2, 1089, 2994.
Fulfordlees (Fulforleis), lands of, in Berwickshire,
626.
1012
CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS
FnUarton (FouUarton), lauds and lordship of, in
Ayrshire, 39, 105, 119, 120, Ul, 213, 215,
220, 309, 417, 52G, 530, 12G7.
mill of, 12G7.
jilace of, Ayrshire, 93, 213.
FuUiamont, lands of, Aberdeen, 3188.
Fullwoodhcad (Foulwoodhead, Fuhvoodhcad),
lauds of, Beith, Ayrshire, 704, 1191, 1501,
1533, 2122, 2239, 2245, 2416, 2554.
Fungarth (Fiingorth), croft of, called the officer's
croft, Perthshire, 840.
Fyffisfauld, lands of, Fife, 3314.
Fynnareis, lands of, Ayrshire, 879.
Fynnerie, Easter, lands of, Dumbarton, 2038.
Wester, lands of, 2038.
Fyschbelsyde, lands of, Berwick, 1C2S.
Gabkie, Burn of, Forfarshire, 1453.
Gadgirth ((laitgirth), lands of, Ayrshire, 244,
3159, 3174, 3277.
Mains of, 3150, 3158.
Gailes (Gaillys, (ialis, Gaylis, Glays), lands of,
Ayrshire, 39, 1U5, 158, 220, 526, 536.
Gailes-Cauldwell, lands of, 536.
Gairdeners lands, Forfar, 2762.
Gairdin, Wester, alias Braidfuttis Gairdin, lands
of, Forfarshire, 1663.
Gairs, muir of, Forfar, 1647.
Gaitsyde, alias Coitlaws, lands of, Linlithgow-
shire (1588), 1162.
Gallabank Brigpuill, fishings of, Dumfries, 2222.
Gallodailles, at Dalkeith, 2642.
Galloway, diocese of, 2712, 2908, 3149.
lordship of, 1036, 1755.
Gallowdenhill, lands of, Newb.attle, 2200.
Gallow'dykis, lands of, Edinburghshire, 2285.
Gallowhilstonn, lands of, Kincardineshire, 1551.
Gallowmure, lands of, Ayr, 2153, 2300.
Gallowrig, lands of, near Culross, 3062.
Gallow stank yard, Newabhey, Kirkcudbright,
1302.
Galrig, lands of, Fifeahire, 1037.
Galrig Cavill, lands of, Fifeshire, 1037.
Galstoun, moor of, Ayrshire, 2268, 2952.
parish of, Ayrshire, 1107, 1176, 1210, 1923,
2268, 2415, 2694 [' Halstoun '].
Ganie, Nether, lands of, Ross, 2422. Cf. Geanies.
Gardiue, Little, lands of, Forfar, 1063.
Gardnerstoun, in Renfrew, 236, 586.
Garfoir (G.arfoire), lands of, Ayrshire, 1216, 2039.
Garglaswyth, Lands of, Wigton, 1852.
Gargunuock, lands and bai'ony of, 1936.
place of, 1936.
Garholm, lands of, Kirkcudliright, 1798.
Garleton (Garmiltoun), place of, 847.
Garmoir, lands of, Dumbarton, 2199.
Garnegais towmall, lands called, Orkney, 1836.
Garnegavockis, lands of, Clydesd.ale, 2304.
Garrantoun, lands of, Kirkcudbright, 1757.
Garrek, moss of, Eoss-sliire, 2753.
Garth or Gairth, lands of, Stirling, 2766, 3012.
Gartlachan or Gartlechane, ste Barrastown.
Gartmillan, lands of, L.anarkshire, 099, 898, 899,
968, 1078, 1080, 11.30, 1132, 3325.
Gartmorar, lordship of, Inverness, 3326.
Gartnrk, Eister, lands of, Lanark, 3325.
(iarturs, ITpper and Nether, lands of, I'crthshire,
881, 1304, 1312, 1591, 1973, 2444, 2446,
2535, 2010, 2770, 2814.
Garvald, lands of, H.addington, 722, 1871, 1877.
Garvald Grange, in Haddington, 722.
Garvart, lands of, in Colonsay, 2845.
Garvel, lands of, Lanark, 3213.
Garvich den, Forfar, 1047.
ford, Forfar, 1647.
wall, Forfar, 1047.
Garvock (Garvok), place of, Fife, 1922.
— - wood, lands of, Fife, 1075, 1921.
south ward of, lands of, Fife, 1921.
Garvock (Garvok, Garwak, Garwok), barony of,
Kincardine, 1721, 2263, 2764, 2765, 2921,
2936, 2939.
Craig of, lands of, Kincardine, 1721, 2939.
parish of, 2764, 2765, 2936, 2939.
Gatehousecote (Gaithouscott), lauds of, Roxburgh,
1104.
Gateshead (Gatissyd), Northumberland, 190.
Gatcside houses, in Abbeyhill, 3161.
Gase, lauds of, Ayrshire, 1702.
Gayne, lands of, Lanarkshire, 568.
Geanies (Gainies, Ganyis, Gynes), barony of,
Ross-shire, 1544, 2159, 2393, 2422, 2433,
2019, 2753.
Gellutt, Wester, lands of, Fifeshire, 912, 975, 980.
Easter, lauds of, Fifeshire, 912, 975, 986,
1117, 1600.
Gtdnie, water of, or Meikle burn, Cromarty, 3217.
Gelraw, lands of, Fife, 76.3.
Gelstoun, barony of, Kirkcudbright, 408, 1560.
mill of, 408.
parish of, 4US, 1560.
Genoch, Little, lands of, 3249.
Cihurdmail (Giddimull) Island, 2845.
Gildaston (Gililestoun), lands of, Renfrew, 583.
Giffen (Giflfyii, Gyffyn), barony and lordship of,
Ayrshire, 135, 156, 924, 2244, 2246.
Gilbertoun, lands of, Edinburgh, 289.3.
Gilchryscleuch, lands of, Lanarkshire, 1347.
Gilfoord Park, .Surrey, 2410.
Gilfoord, )iriory of, Surrey, 2410.
Gill, the, hands of, Ayrshire, 556.
Gilmerton, lauds of, Edinburgh, 1455.
Mains of, called Boiglauds, 1455.
Gilmertoun, in Stow, lands of, 1571.
Ginbarra, bay of, Ireland, 1739.
Girnel of Nig, house called, 1779.
Girtrig, lands of, Berwick, 2434.
Girvan, burgh of, 250.
(Gerwane) water of, 69, 72, 73.
Githerecard, Forfarshire, 1047.
Glaisters (Glasteres), in Galloway, 46.
Glammis, castle of, Forfarshire, 3129, 3130.
Glanderston, place of, 1314.
Glasclune, barony of, Perthshire, 2009.
Glaseorry, lauds of, Perth, 2957.
Glasgow, city of, 164, 593, 616, 716, 721, 968,
1019, 11.38, 1217, 1338, 1530, 1574, 1593,
1780, 1830, 1831, 1881, 1955, 1956, 2025,
2082, 2083, 2161, 2190, 2250, 2478, 2492,
2513, 2517, 2542, 2562, 2056, 2741, 2820,
2940, 2949, 2985, 2980, 3200, 3233, 3251,
3302, 3313.
INDEX OF PLACES
1013
Glasgow, academy of, 2949.
metropolitan church of, 428, 668, 709,
2188, 2850.
church of, aisle of St. Michael in, 608, 709,
3313.
Drygate (Drygait) of, 1477, 2492.
High Street of, 3251.
• Gibson'3 Land in, 3251.
Gibson's Wynd, 3251.
Merchants' House of (1813), 3302.
Mure's Croft in, 1477.
Molendinar Burn or .Stream, 1477, 2492.
' Saltniercate ' of, 325 1 .
University of (1672), 2689.
Tolbooth of, 721.
Young's Croft in, 1477.
archbishopric of, 2850.
barony and regality of, 908, 2475, 2949.
diocese of, 794, 821, 830, 836, 842, 870,
900 916, 918, 919, 944, 968, 909, 997, 1014,
1016, 1114, 1126, 1144, 1176, 1191, 1243,
1250,
1262,
1311,
1313,
1320,
1376,
1383,
1396,
1401,
1426,
1427,
1429,
1431,
1494,
1505,
1509,
l.r.'2,
1530,
1577,
1590,
1599,
1603,
1608,
1020,
1024,
1627,
16.32,
1633,
1650,
1669,
1674,
1681,
1742,
1788,
1790,
1813,
181.5,
1844,
18.50,
18G7,
ISSO,
1884,
1895,
1944,
1946,
1948,
1951,
1953,
1956,
1957,
1967,
1969,
1971,
2006,
2022,
2025,
2038,
2046,
2112,
2139,
2161,
2168,
21S0,
2194,
2195,
2214,
2215,
2222
2241,
2242
2251, 2268, 2276, 2298, 2313, 2314, 2361,
2382, 2391, 2392, 2415, 2425, 2472, 2480,
251.3, 2560, 2.562, 259.5, 2610, 2614, 20.56,
2692, 2739, 2783, 2S19, 2842, 2843, 2859,
2897, 2919, 2931, 29.3.3, 2947, 2963, 2981,
2999, 3054, 3098, 3135, 3155, 3182, 3313.
Glassary (Glaistrie, Glasrie, Glaster, Glastrie),
bailiary of, Argyleshire, 2556.
lands and barony of, Argyle, 1663, 1782,
2326, 2664, 2669, 2755.
Glassertou, parish of, Wigtonshire, 408, 1785.
Glasswell(Gla9ciile, Gl.isgule, Glasknle, Glaswaill,
Glaswall, ( ilaswell), lands of, Forfar, 304, 379,
796, 980, 1081, 1163, 1165, 15S3, 1682, 1686
Glaswyth, barony of, Wigton, 1852.
Over, lands of, Wigtonshire, 1852.
Gleene, water of, Northumberland, 1978.
Glen, lands of, Kirkcudbright, 408, 669, 1624,
1641, 2521.
old mill of, Renfrew, 2645.
Glen.agie, place of, 3143.
Glenbervie, lands and b.arony of, Kincardine, 690.
Glencairn (Glencarne), church of, Dumfriesshire,
1448, 1916, 2037.
kirklands of the vicarage pensionary of, 890,
1211, 1448, 1486, 2037, 2059, 2487, 2531.
lands and barony of, in Dumfries, 134, 1599,
1916.
p.irish of, 890.
Gleucairne, lands of [near Dollar?], 1492.
Glencoppok, lands of, Ayrshire, 692, 1105, 1356.
Glencow, lands of, Kirkcudbright, 2072.
Glencrosche, lands of, Dumfries, 2329.
Gleud.ale, in Northumberland, 9-11, 21, 24, 25,
31, 32, 38.
Gleudonyng, lands of, Dumfries, 2329.
Glendowbank, lands of, Kirkcudbright, 408.
Glcnfute, lands of, Kirkcudbright, 2090.
Glengabcr, lands of, Ayrshire, 2045.
Glengary, barony of, Inverness, 3326.
Glengaynet, lands of, Perthshire, 863.
Glenley, lands of, Kirkcudbright, 408.
Glenlochay (Glenlocha), 1964.
Glenluce, monastery of, 1698.
Glennes, lauds of, Ayr, 2425.
Glenny, Nether, lands of, Perthshire, 881.
Gleuovik (Glenevik, Glenvik), lands of, in Forfar,
229, 11.50, 1248.
Glen Prossin, see Prosen.
Glenquey (Glenquoy, Glenkoy), burn of, Perth-
shire, 84.3, 1670.
Glenquoych, lands of, Perthshire, 1021.
Glensalloch, aliis VVattersyde, lands of, Kirk-
cudbright, 2133, 2134.
Glenshee, bounds of, Perthshire, 1671.
Glenshinnell, lands of, Dumfries, 2329.
Glenson (Glensone, Glensoun), lands of, New
Abbey, 710, 717, 718, 1383, 1407, 2521.
tileustincher, alias Daljedbnrgh, lands of, Ayr,
2996.
Glenstrafarrer, Inverness, 2841.
Glentromie, lands of, Inverness, 2789.
Glenwestey, in Gallow.ay, 46.
Glenzarrok, lands of, Kirkcudbright, 408.
Glisland, lands of, Kincardine, 1941.
Gogar, Nether, lands of, Edinburgh, 560, 947,
985, 999, 1116, 1167.
Gogar, place of, 1406.
Goir, lands of, Orkney, 1837, 2205.
Goldinh.addok, hands of, Renfrew, 2082.
Golduieburn, Clackmannan, 2686.
Gordon, Easter, lands and mains of, Berwick-
shire, 157.3, 1581, 1630, 1862.
West, lands of, Berwick, 2498.
parish of, Berwick, 2498.
Castle, Aberdeen, 3227.
Gordonstoun, lauds of, Kirkcudbright, 2358.
Gorgie [Edinburgh], h.alf lauds of and half mill
of, 306, 693, 10.58, 1059, 1273, 1485, 1487,
1494, 1.507, 1.552, 155.3, 1504, 1633, 18,39,
1844, 2.334, 2038, 271.3, 2770, 2835, 2913,
2920, 3063.
mill, 366, 373, 693, 834, 927, 928, 1058,
1060, 1273, 1554, 2334, 306.3.
manor place of, 2621, 2638, 2713
2776.
burn, the, 2334, 3003.
Gormelsyde, lands of, Ayrshire, 1811.
Gosfurd, lands of, 1872.
Gourdon ((ionrdane, Gourdone), Kincardine, 1749,
2978.
Gourlaybank (Gonrlabank, Gourleybank), lands
of, Haddington, 140, 1423, 2909, 2976,
.3086.
Gowldie burn, Forfar, 1647.
Gr.iden, pl.ice of, Berwickshire, 2481.
Grahamsmoor ('Gmhrneis muire'), Stirlin<', 2442.
Gr.ineburnc, the, Perthshire, 843, 1670.
Grange of Conan, lands of, Forfar, 577.
Grange, kinds and mill of, Roxburgh, 1164.
' Barnc mure' of, Fife, 1736.
1014
CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS
Grange, lauds of, 2922. [Grange of Crombie, see
Crombie.]
Over or Upper, of Kinghom Wester, Fife-
shire, 835, 2105.
lands of, Fife [Grange of Lindores], 1992.
Grangemures (Grangemuiris), lands of [Easter and
Wester], Fife, 1282, 3314.
Granco or(iranto, lands of, Perthshire, 803, 2490.
Gravis, lands of, Orkney, 2(311.
Gray Abbay, manor and mains of, Co. Down,
Ireland, 1582.
Gray leyes, lands of, Forfar, 1647.
Greeubanks, alias Over Plewlands, lauds of,
Edinburghshire, 2834.
Greencastell, lauds of, Kincardineshire, 1550, 1551.
Greencroft, lands of, in Coldingham, 954, 1253,
1254, 1290.
Oreendykes, lands of, Haddington, 1833.
a/iu.'i Aldingstonu, lands of, 3120.
Greenfoord, Easter, lands of, Forfar, 3014.
Wester, lauds of, Forfar, 3014.
Greenhead (Greneheid, Greuhedc), lands of,
Lanarkshire, 171.
Greenhill, hill of, Forfar, 1150, 1248.
in the lordship of (iififeu, Ayr, 2244.
Greenholm (Greinholme, Greneholme), lands and
mill of, Ayrshire, 11/6, 1210, 1923, 2415,
2933.
(ireenlaw, parish of, Berwick, 2258, 2273.
(Greinlaw) lands, mains, and manor place of,
Kirkcudbright, 2712.
Greenlees, Easter, lands of, Lanarkshire, 459.
(Jreeuock ((4reinock, (Jreinok, Grenok, (ireynok,
Grinok), Easter, lands of, 263, 742, 870,
1370, 1701, 1955, 1956, 2101, 2769.
Easter, mill of, 263, 742, 1668, 1701, 1955,
1950, 2101.
— mains of, 1701, 1955, 1956.
moor of, Renfrew, 1956.
or Greenockshaw, West, Renfrew, 439, 443,
444, 721, 736, 1294, 1848, 1918,2082,2163,
2241.
' auld castell steid ' of, 439.
place of, 403, 1370, 2031, 2082, 2479, 2769.
kirk of, 17S0.
Greenocktoun (Grenoktoun), in Kylesniure, Ayr-
shire, 792, 830, 1503-1505 ; alias Crukitbank,
1815; 1940, 1944.
Greenrigs, lands of, Berwick, 2528.
Greens, lands of, Stirling, 3011.
Green's or Greuis Onset, Newabbey, 1302.
Greenside (Greinsyd), lands of, Fife, 1997.
Green (Grene) Street, Essex, England, 900.
Greenwich, England, 1087, 1868, 1878, 1913,
2090, 223S.
Greenwood, lands of, Berwick, 2931.
Greenwoodhead, lands of, Edinburghshire, 1143.
(ireenyaird, at Dalkeith, 2642.
Greggisburne, Perthshire, 843, 1670.
Gregisland, lauds of, Fife, 2520.
Greischip, lands of, Elgin, 2109.
Grenane, lands of, Ayrshire, 090.
barony of, Kirkcudbrightshire, 936.
lands of, Wigtonshire, 408.
' Grenes mershe,' in Essex, 595.
Gretna (Gratney), parish of, 1522, 1703.
(iretrig, lauds of, Berwickshire, 434.
Greyhill (Greyhyl), house of, Ayrshire, 156, 924.
C/. Greenhill.
Grianletts, lands of, Lanark, 3325.
Griudon (Grcnedon), in Nortliuuiberland, 280.
Grindon Rig (Itigge), 2S0, 027, 2090.
' Burn Rig ' in, 280.
Old (Aid groudoun. Old Gryndon), lands of,
Northumberland, 155, 205-209.
Grithillis, lands of, Roxburgh, 1164.
Groabu.ster or Grobuster, lands of, Orkney, 1836,
2047, 2502, 2611.
Grottmoir, lands of, Ross, 2422.
Grugar, barony of, Ayr, 2264.
Grummet, Over, lands of, Ayrshire, 1762.
Gryffe, water of, 232.
' Gryndenhede,' lauds of, 250.
Grysnes, lands of, Orkney, 1986, 2047.
Gudic, water of, Perth, 2221.
(iuiltree (Geyltre, Gyltre), in Ayrshire, 69.
Guislauds, lands of, Lanark, 2887.
Guislone, lauds of, Ayrshire, 1265.
Gullane (Gulane, Gwillen), town and lands of,
Haddington, 110, 424, 42.->, 462, 486, 491,
570, 61(», 020, 077, 679, 744, 915, 920, 921,
023, 939, 962, 904, 972, 979, 991, 99.-), 1073,
1147, 117S, 1187, 1693, 1842, 2018, 2042,
2178, 2179, 2181-83, 23:i5, 2379, 2443.
parish church of, 462, 570, 2181.
South Raw of, 020.
West Raw of, 424, 425, 020, 1147, 1178,
1180, 1093, 2018.
' Clerkislandis,' ' Medospottis,' and ' Tempill
medo ' in, 744.
common of, 1147.
Hill of, 972.
kirklaud of, 744, 2443.
parish of, 191 3.
Gunnershaw, lands and mill of, Stirling, 2767,
2768.
Gunsgreen (Gunisgrcne), Berwickshire, 1770,
1805 ; or Flcmingtoun, 3204.
Guynd, lands of, Forfar, 577.
Haddington (Hadiuton), burgh of, 2, 120, 154,
175, 440, 491, 004, 720, 827, 1001, 1389,
14S9, 1537, 1759, 1770, 1833, 1915, 2121,
2340, 2439, 2838, 3093, 3200.
' Burrowg.ait ' of, 1064.
' Corsflat ' at, 726.
•G.allosyde'at, 720.
'Hard gate' or Saltm.arket in, 388, 2838.
Harmauwalstrand (Hermanwell strand, Her-
mondflet strand), stream called, at, 1537,
2905, 3077.
High Street of, 1089, 1537, 2794.
Howgate, 2794.
' Strumpet Streit' in, 1770.
'.Sydgat' of, 1537.
Tolbooth of, 885, 1061, 2573.
Tolbooth Street of, 2818, 3077.
West Port of, 1537.
abbacy of, 2573.
' Frere Kirk' or Church of the Friars Minor
of, 154, 175; chnrch of H., 418; parish
church, 847.
INDEX OF PLACES
1015
Haddington, monastery of, 726.
constabulary and shire of, 126, 298, 318,
424, 499, 600, 677, 72->, 728, 744, 757, 766,
767, 774, 784, 794, 827, 847, 856, 876, 882,
885, 919, 991, 1055, 1061, 1064, 1066, 1077,
1147, 1178, 1200, 1225, 1338, 1398, 1423,
1594, 1833, 1866, 1868, 1871, 1872, 1913,
1915, 2171, 2178, 2180, 2362, 2365, 2420,
2443, 2528, 2580, 2622, 2794, 2909, 3093,
3126.
Hagar, in Strynie, Orkney, 1837, 2077.
house of, in .Stryuie, Orkney, 2137, 2205.
Hagerstoun lands in Fowberry, Northumberland,
211.
Haggs, lands of, Lanark, 3325.
Haggsmuir, lands of, Lanark, 3325.
Hague, the, in Hollaml, 2423.
Hailes (Halis), barony of. East Lothian, 499, 774,
1338, 1423, 2909.
Hailes (Haillis), Easter, lands of, Musselburgh,
516.
Walkmill of, 516.
North (Northal, Northhalis), 82, 126, 139,
154, 1423.
South (Southal, Southhalis), 82, 154.
Hailes [Colinton], parish of, 1273, 2621, 3063.
Haining, barony of, Stirling, 3189.
(Hayning) place of, 523.
Hairgills, lands of, Dumfries, 2214.
Haisuall, lands of, Orkney, 2611.
Haitschaw, lands of, Berwickshire, 587.
Halfaeres (Halfeakers), at Dalkeith, 2642.
Haliliurton, barony of, 1420.
Halberstat, principality of, 2589.
Hallcraig (Halcrag, Halcraig), place of, Lanark-
shire, 268, 647.
lands of, 2023.
Halden, barony of, 2999.
Halhill, hill of, Ayrshire, 2120.
Halklaw, Fife, 2544.
Hall gairth, the. Fishing of, Dumfries, 2222.
Hallgreen(Halgreine), lands of, Kincardine, 3119.
place of, 1749.
Hallmeadow of Arbroath, lands of, Forfar, 1647.
Hallrule (Halroule), lands of, Roxburghshire, 1527.
common of, Roxburghshire, 1527.
Halstoun, see Oalston.
Halteasses (Haltess), place of, Fifeshire, 1063.
Haltree (Haltrie), alias Kirkawtouu, or Kirk-
coltane, lauds of, Midlothian, 1143, 1279,
1696, 1700.
place of, 1279.
Hallyards (Halzardis), place of, Fife, 777.
Halyards in Stow, hands of, Edinburgh, 1571.
Ham House, near London, 2893.
Hamilton, barony of, L,anarkshire, 2507.
castle or place of, 646, 886, 914, 1828, 1835,
2058, 2249, 2251, 2586, 2868, 2946, 2987.
— — parish of, Lanark, 2897.
regality of, Lanark, 2987.
town or burgh of, 1431, 1638, 1946,2139,
2897, 2919, 2947, 2959, 3038, 3040, 3311.
Hampton Court, 1174.
Handaxwood, lands of, Berwickshire, 341, 349,
2,528.
Hangingshaw (Hanginschaw), lands of, Stow,2096.
Harcarse, lands of, Berwick, 2514.
place of, 2514.
Hardacres (Hardaikers), lands of, Berwickshire,
628, 1490.
' Hardin,' lands called the, near Newbattle, 2050
Hardrigs, lands of, Dirleton, 619.
Hardyes Busse, lauds of, Northumberland, 1979.
Harehope, lands of, Dirleton, 571.
Haristoun, lands of, in Ayrshire, 197.
Harperland (Herperland), lands of, Ayrshire, 158,
220, 309, 526, 536.
Hartshaugh (Hairtischauch), lands of, Roxburgh,
1164.
Harvieshauch, stank of, near Elgin, 1542.
Harwod, Little, lands of, Midlothian, 1057.
Hassendean (Hassynden), lands of, Roxburgh, 94.
Hassington (Halsingtoun), lands of, Berwickshire,
81.
Hattanrig (Hawtanrig), lands of, Renfrew, 520,
916.
Hatton (Haltoun, Hautoun), barony and lands of,
Kincardineshire, 368.
(Haltoun) place of, Midlothian, S82, 2888.
of Menmuir, lands of, Forfarshire, 1088.
Hattonhill (HaltounhUl), lauds of, Lindores, Fife,
1992, 2069.
Hauchis, two, lands of the, Banffshire, 1199,
1343, 2510, 2265.
Haugh, lands of, Berwickshire, 2865.
Haughs (Hauchis), Langton, Berwickshire, 434.
Haukewell, in Northumberland, 53.
Hauwyk, manor of, 48.
Hauxlawburn, see Hawkslawbum.
Hawch, Nether, lands of, Perthshire, 840.
Hawickshiel-burn ('Hawikeschelburne'), bound-
ary of Blainslie, 569.
Hawkslawbum (Hauxlawburne), Berwickshire,
81.
Heads (Hedis), lands and tenandry of, Lanark-
shire, 690.
Heidiswood, lands of, Stirling, 2087.
' Helburnisfurd,' boundary of Blainslie, 569.
Helmburn ('Helmeburne or Elmeburne,' or the
'Weststeid of Langhope'), in Selkirkshire,
631.
Helmoss, boundary of Blainslie, 569.
Henderston (Hendestoun), lands of, Forfar, 1663,
1782.
Hendirstoun, Wester, lands of, Renfrew, 2397.
Henhousficld, lands of, Ro.\burgh, 1164.
Hensbuster, Orkney, 2611.
Henstoune, lands of, Kincardineshire, 2764,
2765.
Herbertshire (Harbertshire), baronv of, Stirling,
2087, 2752, 2767.
castle of, Stirling, 2767.
Heriot, kirk of, 2096, 2564.
Heriothouse, Midlothian, 2740.
Heriot-towD, lands of, 1143.
Herman well strand, see under Haddington.
Herperdean, 3077.
HertessoUyng, in Northumberland, 29.
Hertford, county of, England, 24.
Hesilrig (Heselrigge, Hesylrigg), in Northumber-
land, 14, 19, 66, 91.
Heucheid, lands of, Roxburgh, 1164.
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CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS
Heuch mills, mills called the, Dunfermline, 975,
986.
Heugh (Hewch), lands of, North Berwick, 619.
High Gross (' Hie Croce '), boundary of Blainslie,
569.
Hightree ('le Heetre,' Hiltre), lands of, Renfrew,
2;{0, 586.
Hill, lands of, barony of Hailes, 1338.
lands of, Kilmaurs, 599,
Hiltield, lands of, Fife, 1663, 1782, 2326.
Hilhoiiss, lands of, Forfar, 2326.
Hillocks, lands of, Aberdeen, 2577.
Hilltarvit (Hiltarvet, Hiltervat, Hiltervatt), lands
of, Fife, 1543.
place of, 1857, 1888.
Hilton (Hiltoun), lands of, Berwickshire, 13-1,
2528.
Hiltoun, baronj- of, Kincardineshire, 2664, 2669.
'Hinging Heich,' burn called, Berwickshire, 1076.
Hippielaw, Strathairlie, Fife, 2544.
Hirsell, place of, Berwickshire, 2282.
Hodgehill, lands of, Fife, 2520.
Hodlenlaw, lands of, Ayrshire, 1528.
Hoill, lands of, Renfrew, 2082.
Holehouse (Halhous), lauds of, Ayrshire, 791.
Holhous, lands of, Stirling, 2503.
Holkettle, lands of, Fife, 3179.
Holland, in Burnes, lands of, Orkney, 1836.
country of, 2423.
' Hollis,' lands of, near Dirleton, 2042.
' Holme,' lands of, in Dalzell, 695.
Holme, parish of, Orkney, 2611.
mill of, 2611.
Holmes, lands of, Orkney, 2611.
Holmishill, lands of, Ayrshire, 731.
Holmshead, lands of, Ayr(?), 2996.
Holtalle, in Northumberland, 34. Cf. Hotall and
Ho^vtell.
Holydean (Halydean, Halydene), lands and manor
of, Roxburghshire, .S57, 2017.
Holyroodhouse (Halvrnidhous), monastery of,
near Edinburgh,* 196, 600, 602, 645, 800,
1122.
palace of, 913, 932, 938, 940, 955, 1025,
1036, 1037, 1090, 1113, 1136, 1211, 1233,
1249, 1281, 1283, 1.326, 1328, 1356, 1367,
1370, 1391, 1411, 1420, 1437, 1440, 1787,
1791, 1829, 1838, 1839, 1844, 1904, 1918,
1932, 1934, 1972, 1976, 1980, 1987, 1997,
1999, 2019, 2030, 2036, 2043, 2044, 2050,
2055, 2059, 2060, 2071, 2073, 2147, 2148,
2175, 2240, 2295, 2347, 2594, 2774, 2915,
2945, 3161.
Holy rood Palace, orchard of, 1274.
regality of, 1025.
Holywood (Dergnngall), in Dumfries, 46.
Honley, manor of, Yorkshire, 2541.
Hookhead (Hukhed), lands of, Strathavon, 164.
Hopeton(Hoptoun), lands of, Ancrum, Roxburgh,
1596.
nether end of, 2572.
Hopkirk, parish of, Roxburgh, 1527.
Hoppiehillok, lands of, Fife, 3314.
Hoppisburn, lands of, Roxburghshire, 1527.
Hoppringill, lands of. Stow, Midlothian, 824.
Hoprig, lands of, Berwickshire, 626, 774.
Hornden, barony of, Berwickshire, 1371.
lands of, 1049, 1052.
Horraquoy, lands of, Orkney, 2611.
Horslec, lands of, Berwick, 2931.
Horsward [Duehal], lands of, Renfrewshire, 525.
Horsnpcleuch, lands of, Kerwickshire, 2481.
' Horswik,' lauds called, Berwickshire, 1192.
Horton, place of, Northumberland, 210, 211.
Hotall, town of, Northumberland, 2090. Gf.
Holtalle and Howtell.
Houland, lands of, Forfar, 2762.
Nether, 2762.
Over, or Lindsay's Banks, 2762.
Houndhill, land called the, Renfrewshire, 1004.
Houndlaw (Huudlaw), lands of, Berwick, 2029.
'hcidrig' of, 1007.
Houston (Houstoun), castle of, Renfrew, 380.
parish of, 232.
town of, 380.
Howalds3^dc, lands of, Dumfries, 2222.
Howburn, lauds of, Berwick, 2931.
mill of, Berwickshire, 1305, 2104.
Howden (Houden), Over, lands of, Berwickshire,
2865, 3100, 3304.
Howes, Dumfries, 2222.
Howgate, see under Haddington.
' Howholme,' lands of, Dalzell, Lanark, 695.
Howlat Close ('Howlat Olois'), lands of, at New
Abbey, 702, 1624, 1641, 2521.
Howlatstouu, lanils of, Edinburgh, 1279.
Howtell, lands of, Northumberland, 982. Cf.
Hotall and Holtalle.
Hoy's Croft [Langton Church], Berwickshire, 434.
Hudestanes, lands of, Ayrshire, 2007.
Huip (Hwip), lands of, Orkney, 2948.
place of, 19G3.
' Hulekoues,' East Lothian, 22.
Humbie (Humby, Humbye), lands of, Linlithgow,
393, 941.
parish of, East Lothian, 2171, 2180.
place of, 2435.
Humbleknowsyde, lands of, Berwick, 1628.
Humes, lands of, Forfar, 1647.
Huutlaw, lands of, Roxburgh, 2313.
Huntly, place of, Aberdeensliire, 1493, 2229, 2338.
regality of, Aberdeen, 3100.
(Huntlie) chapel of, Berwickshire, 1573,
1630, 1862.
Chantor land of, 1573, 1630.
lands of, Berwick, 2498.
Huntlywod, lands of, Roxburghshire, 857.
Huntliewoods, lands of, Berwick, 1573.
Hutton (Hutoun), Berwickshire, 752.
under the moor, 90.
Little, lands of, Dumfries (?), 3051.
Hyndhewch, Haddingtonshire, 722.
Hyppehill, «ee Tarvit, Little.
Icoi.MKiLL, monastery of, 1019.
llford, county of Essex, 960.
Immervoulin (Ymremwlane), in Strathyre, Perth-
shire, half lands of, 151.
mill of, 151.
Inche, lands called, near Anstruther, 1282.
luchadj'ue (Inehcadin), pari.sh of [now Kenmore],
Perthshire, 1021.
INDEX OF PLACES
1017
Inchaffiay, monastery or place of, 407, 805, 930.
Inchbrathy (Inchbraclity, Inehbrachy), lands of,
Forfarshire, 229, 1150, 1248.
Inuhbreyock, lands of, Forfar, 2(iG4.
Craigtoun of, 2064.
Inchcalzeoch {luschecailzeoch), parish of, now
Buchanan, 041.
Inchcolm (St. C'olm's Inch), monastery of, .372.
Inchgall, barony of, Fife, 1 723.
Inchinnan (Inchenane, Inchennan, Inschinnan),
church of St. Conval of, 232, 234.
ferryboat of, 232-.34, 2478, 2568.
lands of, 2568.
lordshij) of, 232.
Mains of, 164.
parish of 232.
Inchmahome, priory of, Perth, 2569.
Incbmarlo, lauds of, Kincardine, 690.
Inchmill (Incbmyll, luchmylne), lands of, Forfar,
229, 1150, 1248.
Inchemyre, marsh of, Kelso parish, Roxburgh,
2301.
Infeild, lands of, Haddingtonshire, 1241.
Infield, lands of, Stirling, 3012.
Ingabuster quoy, lands of, Orkney, 2611.
Inglissyde, lauds of, Kirkcudbright, 1643.
Inglistou (Inglistone, Inglistoun), lands of, Glen-
cairn, 2487.
lands of, Kirkpatrick Irongray, 3085.
Hither, lands of, Kirkcudbright, 530, 532,
1643.
Nether, lands of, parish of Kirkinner, 1087.
lands of, Kenfrew, 1780.
Innerbervie (Inverbervie), burgh of [now Bervie],
902, 1110, 1184, 1201, 1388, 1421, 1749,
2005.
church of, 1749.
Cowgate of, 1201, 1749.
Crossgate of, 1 388.
Fishergate of, 1749.
High Street of, 1388.
Kirkgate of, 1421.
Market-gate of, 1749.
Merchant Street in, 902.
. Seagate of, 11S4, 1749.
Innerleven, Fife, 2544.
Innermeath (Innermouth), place of, 777.
lands and territory of, Kincardine, 1 184,
1749, 1751, 3119.
water of, 1749.
Innertromie, lands of, Inverness, 2789.
Innerync, barony of, Argyleshire, 2556, 3104.
InvercauM, lands of, Aberdeen, 3031.
Inverdovat{Innerdowett,Innerduffat)or'Lichtonis
landis,' Fife, 290, 763, 1157, 1277, 1278,
1997.
Inverdunning (Inverdonyng), place of, 510.
Inveresk (Innarask), lauds of, Edinburgh, 1558.
arable lands of, 839.
parish of, 2691, .3005, 3135.
place of, Edinburgh, 3154.
Invergary, 3230.
Inverkeitbing, Fife, 2464, 2685, 2755.
Mariefield or Murislield of, lands of, Fife,
1663, 1782, 2326.
parish church of, 911, 2762.
6
Inverkeithing, altar of St. Laurence the martyr,
911.
parish of, 2685, 2762.
Inverkip (Innerkip, Enerkip), lordship of, Renfrew,
342.
parish of, 232, 500-502, 742, 810, 811, 1004,
1701, 1955, 1956, 2025, 2101, 2297.
Inverlair, lands of, in Locliaber, 2017.
Inverleith, barony of, Edinburgh, 1350, 1369,
1584, 1672, 1995, 2027.
place of, 1584.
Inverness, burgh of, 367, 403, 467, 638, 872, 880,
90.3, 907, nil, 1158, 1159, 1471, 1952,2162,
2186, 2270, 2736, 2738, 2S36, 315.3, 3217.
Castle hill at, 403, 467, 638, 854, 907, 1111,
1399, 2186, 2460.
Castle .Street in, 2186.
Colthillof, 3133.
Dimsdale(DamesdaIe, DemmesdelI,Dimisdail,
Domsdaill, Dymniisdail), street in [now
Castle Street], 403, 467, 638, 8.54, 907, 1111,
1159, 1399, 1952, 2162, 2186, 2460.
granary hill of, 880.
Kirk Street in, 367.
vennel in, called the Milnehcad, 1471.
castle lands of, 3092, 3153.
church of, 367, 1471.
Virgin Mary aisle in, 367 ; new Mary
aisle, 1471.
commonty of, 2162.
— - parish of, 3092, 3153.
sheriffdom of, 538, 576, 682, 872, 935, 949,
1158, 1159, 1170, 1296, 1493, 1544, 1685,
1726, 1779, 2008, 2159, 2229, 2270, 2338,
2340, 2393, 2618, 2726, 2730, 2736, 2789,
2841, 2956, 3092, 3153, 3200, 3227, 3230,
3319.
Inverugie, lands and barony of, Aberdeen, 2921.
place of, 2203, 2939.
Inverurie, town of, Aberdeenshire, 3094.
Ireland, 15S2, 1603, 1739, 1984, 1993, 2111,
2293, 2554, 2581, 2728, 2968, 2969.
Isle of Rathry, in, 933.
Irelandtoun, lands of, Kirkcudbright, 2725.
Irvine (Irewvn, Irrwvn, Ervyne, Erwin), bnrghof,
.39, 93, '309, 739, 740, 746, 778, 810, 811,
820, 879, 924, 957, 1505, 1788, 1847, 1879,
1884, 1886, 1948, 1957, 1907, 1969, 2046,
2153, 2154, 2189, 2194, 2195, 2215, 2244,
2245, 2246, 2255, 2269, 2337, 2360, 2386,
2390, 2415, 2416, 2S54, 3159.
church of the Carmelites or "Frere Kyrk,'
beside, 216.
church of the Friars Minor at, 158.
• ' Dyocis tempill,' temjde lands near, 119,
120.
house of the White Friars or Carmelites at,
92.
port of, 39.
water of, 39, 390, 417, 542, 2007.
Isle, the, lands of Denovan called, Stirling, 2752.
Isle of May, 1282.
Isles, diocese of the, 1767, 2860.
Jackeslasd facld, lands of, Forfar, 1647.
Jakishorne, lands of, Ayrshire, 1810, 1811.
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1018
CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS
Jardautielil, lands of, Berwick, 2528.
Jarrbrugh, lamlsof, Ayrshire, 2819.
Jaw, Easter, lands of, Stirling, 3113.
Jaxtoun, lauds of, Forfarshire, 1-12.
Jedburgh, abbey of, l;!,'!2.
burgh of, 225, 587, 022, 1164, 1527, 2078,
2088, 2744, 2812, 2081, 3088.
iiurn Wynd (' Venella torrentis') in, 225.
' Causegate ' in, 207.
■ ' Valoargato' in, 267.
'Skitrawburne' at, 230.
Tudhope (or Cudhope) Street in, 230.
parish church of, 245.
friars of, place of the, 1164.
Old, lauds of, Roxburgh, 1104.
parish of, 1000.
Jedburgh Forest, lordship of, 341.
Jedburgh, water of, 1 104.
Jerviswod, barony of, Lanark, 2019.
Jobstrand, lands of, Haddington, 2622.
Johnson's mill, Fife, 1324.
Johnstone (Jhonston), lands of, Lanarkshire, 171,
1G29, 1038,2475.
Johnstone, lands of, Renfrew, 439, 2241.
Over, 444.
Jurdaneschaw, lands of, Renfrew, 583.
Justiceley, lands of, Roxburgh, 11()4.
Justing Haugh, Roxburghshire, 1527.
Kairt (Kert), see Cart.
Karnefield, lauds of, Aberdeen.shire, 1384.
Katermyling, lands of, Perthshire, 1782. C/.
Catcrmeline.
Katryue, Over, lands of, Ayr, 3313. Cf. Catrine.
Keavock, mill of, 3099.
Keilleismout, lands of, BanflFshire, 1199.
Keirs (Keris), lands of, Ayrshire, 250.
lands of, Fifeshire, 2544, 3018, 3024,
3046, 3070.
Keith, fishings of, 2609.
Keith Humbie, barony of, Haddington, 2420.
Keith- Marischal, barony of, East Lothian, 707,
885, 2420.
Keithick (Keithik), barony of, Coupar- Angus,
973.
Keithook (Cathik, Keathock, Keithik, Kethick,
Kethik), barony of, Brechin, 048, 1204, 1354,
1385, 13S7, 1405, 1555, 2034, 2005.
lands of, Brechin, Forfarshire, 1354.
Kelder, the 'motte de, ' in Northumberland, 49.
Kelderhayes, there, 49.
Kellaflat, lands of, Roxburgh, 2744, 2812.
Kellie (Kellin), in Fife, moor of, 8.
peatary of, 8.
pool of, 8.
place of, Forfarshire, 1579.
lands of, Renfrew, 2025.
Kelloche, lands of, Renfrew (?), 2297.
Kelso, .abbey or place of, 434, 435, 441, 540, 541,
544, 857, 88.3, 934, 1109, 1280, 1440, 2617.
lands of, Roxburgh, 2607.
lordship of, 2449.
parish of, 2301.
town of, 1045, 1440, 2455, 2582, 2590, 2614,
2802.
High Street of, 2607.
Kelso, mill street of, 1440.
flesh stocks of, 1440.
regality of, 540, 865, 867, 1341.
Kelsoland, lands of, Ayrshire, 1593, 1598.
tower of, 1598.
Nether, lands of, Ayrshire, 933.
Kelton, lands of, parish of Dumfries, 3320.
Kelton (Keltouno), millliouse of, lands of. Kirk-
cudl)iight, 2330.
parish of, Kirkcudbright, 2330.
Kemnay, lauds of, Aberdeenshire, 690.
KempliiUhauch, Lands of, Coupar-.\ngu8, 973.
Kenlfyne, lands of, Ayrshire, 91.3.
Kennoway (Kennonuhy), Fife, 2883.
kirli of, 809, 3185.
parish of, 1071, 10S2.
Kenny (Kenne), Little, Forfarshire, 723.
Meikle, 723.
Konshothill (Kincethehill), moor of, Kincardine,
2978.
Kensington Palace, London, 2966, 2967, 3114.
Kent, county of, England, 1023. 2090, 2848.
Kerquhiunie, lands and mill of, Perth, 2420.
Kerse, barony of, Stirlingshire, 707.
Kersebog (Kersboge), meadow called, Linlithgow-
shire, 513, 052, 0.58, 874, 877.
Kersland, lands of, Ayr, 3032.
Kerse Thorne, lands of, Kirkc\idbriglit, 1643.
Kerse, Wester, lands of, Renfrew, 2645, 2056,
2989.
Kessock, place of, 2658.
Kettelshiel, lands of, Berwickshire, 2528.
Kettle ('le Kettill'), lauds of, Fife, 332.
parish of,Fife, 2485, 3179. Cf. Kingskettle.
Kettoflat, lands of, Midlothian, 824.
Kid (Kyd) well [aud stone], boundary of Arn-
bathie, 410.
Kierhill (Kerehill), lands of, Ayrshire (1505), 256,
1674, 1792.
Kilbarchan, parish of, Renfrew, 2456, 2659.
Kilbirny, lands of, Ayrshire, 1370.
Nether mains of, 1370.
Over mains of, 1370.
manor of, 1370, 2101.
parish of, 1370.
Kill)rachmont (Kinbraehmond), in Fife, 8.
Kilbride (Kilbryd), barony of, Ayrshire, 2264.
lauds of, Ayrshire, 94, 134, 136, 599.
parish of, Ayr, 2204.
Kilbride (Kilbryid, Kilbryde), barony of, Lanark-
shire, 416.
pariah of, Lanark, 2056, 2916, 2919.
• church of, Lanarkshire, 1311.
church of [county uucert.ain], 2850.
Kileoncjuhar(Kilconquhair), Fifeshire, 1374, 3018,
3022.
lands of, 3314.
parish of, 1374, 3314.
Kilgour, parish of, Fife, 1071.
Kilgrany, lands of, Ayrshire, 913.
Kilham, lauds of, Northumberland, 982.
Killanan, parish of, Inverness, 3326.
Killeismondis, Over and Nether, lands of, Banff-
shire, 1343, 2265, 2510.
Killellan (Kyllellaue), parish of, 232.
Killemiont, lands of, Stirlingshire, 814.
INDEX OF PLACES
1019
791.
lands
of,
765,
lands
Killibeggs, town and lands of, Donegal, 29C8.
Killiemoir, lands of, Wigton, 1852.
Killiwarran, lands of, Glencairn, .3049.
Killmark, lands of, Glencairn, .'i040.
Killoch (Kilhauch), lands of, Ayrshire,
Killochrees (Kellocryst), Wodend,
Renfrew, .583.
Kilmacolm (Kilmaoolme, Kilmacome), barony of,
Renfrew, 2072.
Over, lands of, Renfrew, 2388.
parish of, 2:!2, 2197, 2986.
■ parish church of, 593, 085.
Kilmadock (Kilmadok), parish of, Perthshire, 881,
2272, 2569.
Kilmanaeveck, lands of, in Lochaber, 2017.
Kilmarnock (Kilraarnok), barony of, Ayrshire,
2264.
'Deine Maynes' of, 2264.
Holmes of, 2204.
parish of, 2204.
town of, 030.
Kilmaron, lands of, in Fife, 182, 612(?),
1310. See also Kilmaiirs.
Kilmaronock (Kilmarnnok, Kilmaronno)
and barony of, in Stirling and Lennox, 134,
1867, 2038.
■ Mains of, Dumbarton, 2038.
parish of, 2999.
place of, 820, 823.
Kilmaurs (Kilmauris, Kilraawris), barony of,
Ayrshire, 134, 130,487,594, 599, 003,065,
678, 725, 729, 739, 787, 879, 957, 958, 1102,
1103, 1574, 1599, 1652, 1810, 1811, 2100,
2196,2252.
burgh of, 678, 729, 739, 745, 957, 1574.
collegiate church of, 599.
lands of, Ayrshire, 94, 134, 136, 944, 1599,
1810.
manor or place of, 745, 1811, 2252.
■ parish of, Ayr, 2252.
[probably Kilmaron], in Fife, G12.
Kilminitie (Kilmenetie), see Kinmiuitie.
Kilmonivaig (Killmanivaig), parish of [formerly
Killanan], Inverness, 3230, 3320.
Kilmorack, parish of, Inverness, 2841.
Kilmore, parish and rectory of, in Arran, 1019.
Kilmynnane, lands of, Fife, 1838.
Kilncroft, lands of, parish of Inverness, 3092,
3153.
lands of, Fearn, Ross-shire, 2745.
Kilpatrick, West, parish of, Dumbarton, 3052.
Kilquhaiiidy (Culeonuanchty), in Galloway, 46.
Kilijuhinzie (Kilquhenzie, Kilquhynnze), lands of,
Ayr.'ihire, 1 1(15.
Mains of, 092, 1876, 1886.
place or tower of, Ayrshire, 1105, 1100,
178S.
Kilravock, 2008.
Kilrj' (Kelre), Lands of, Forfarshire, 261.
Kilwinning, abbacy of, Ayrshire, 1S07.
monastery or [dace of, 091, 704, 1499, 1501,
1533, 2412.
Tolbooth of, 2239.
Nether mains of, 2551.
parish of, 1205, 1528, 2551.
regality of, 691, 704, 117.3, 1189, 1265, 1360,
1499, 1501, 1528, 2239, 2245, 2246, 2412,
2416, 2551.
Kiltearn, parish of, 2707, 2745.
Kiltzeild, lands of, Wigton, 1852.
Kimmerghame (Kemergem), lands of, Berwick-
shire, 162, 341, .349.
cast mill of, 2528.
Kinald, lands of, Sutherland, 2463.
Kinblathmont, cottowu of, Forfar, 1647.
Kinbrichtorn (?), 3.
Kinl)uck (Kinbuk), lands of, in Perth, 143.
Kincairn, lordship of, Perth, 3181.
wood and house of, 3181.
Kincaple (Kincapill), lands of, Fife, 783, 925,
1094.
Kincardine (Kyncardin), 7 [perhai)3 Kincardine-
on-Forth].
acres of, Kincardineshire, 1812.
(Kyncardyn) sheriffdom of, 65, 368, 690,
860, 902, 1468, 1550, 1551, 1658, 1721, 1749,
1812, 1941, 2005, 22C3, 228.3, 2497, 2518,
2536, 2664, 2733, 2764, 2765, 2869, 2879,
2921, 2930, 2939, 2951, 2978, 3119, 3171.
parish of, Perth, 2272.
barony of, Perthshire, 1563, 1587.
castle or place of, Perthshire, 1587, 2151.
moss of, Kincardineshire, 1551.
Kinclune (Kinchvin), lauds of, Forfarshire, 723.
Kindeace (Kindeis), Easter, lands of, 142.
Kinder Loch (lake of Lochkindeloch), 724.
Kindrochat, parish of, Aberdeen, 30.31.
Kinghoru, barony of, Fifeshire, 800.
burgh of, 2191.
parish of, 835.
Wester, lands and barony of, Fifeshire,
79.5, 912.
parish of, Fife, 2105 [now Burnt-
island].
Over or Upper Grange of, Fifeshire,
835.
■ Weltoun or Xewbigging of, 2105.
Kingisgairthe, fishings of, Dumfries, 2222.
' Kingismure,' moor of, Fife, 1838.
Kinglassie, jiarish of, Fife, 2485.
Kingoldrum (Kyneoldrum), lordship of, Forfar-
shire, 360-62, 723, 929.
mill of, 723.
Kingoodie (Kinguiddie, Kinguidie), lands of, Perth-
shire, 1663, 1782, 2326.
Kingsbarns, pbace of, Fife, 2960.
King's Carne, lands of, Banffshire, 1357.
Kingsford, on the water of Ferdour, Kincardine-
shire, 1551.
Kingskettle, parish of, Fife, 2097, 2489, 2870.
Cf. Kettle.
Kingsknow, binds of, Edinburgh, 2615, 3063.
Kings-Kyle, Ayrshire, 590, 2045, 3277.
King's Well Strand, lauds of, Perth, 3181.
Kingussie, Inveruess-shire, 2338.
parish of, 2789.
Kinharvie (Kinhervie, Kinhervy), lands of, Kirk-
cudbright, 5.32, 701, 1249, 1643, 1784, 1790,
2000,2295, 2,">21.
Kink.atbisl.aw, in Fife, 8.
Kinkell, manse of [Aberdeenshire], 428.
Kinleith (Kildeleith or Killeith), lands of, 564.
1020
CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS
Kinloch, barony of, IVitli, 3023.
Kinloss, abbey or place of, 442, 1028.
barony of, 1028.
regality of, 1028, 1199, 1343, 1357, 2227,
22C5, 2510.
Kinminitic (Kilmenetie, Kilminitie, Kinminity,
Kiumynettie), Nether, lands of, Banffshire,
1199, 1343-4.5, 2152, 22U5.
Kinminity, Nether, place of, Banffshire, 1343,
1357, 1358.
Over, lands of, 1357, 135S.
Upper and Nether, lands of, Banffshire,
2510, 2511, 2522, 2523.
Kinneff (Kynneff), church of, 1110.
church-lands of, Kincardine, 2005, 2114.
■ ■ parish of, 1808, 1941, 2005.
Kinneil, barony of, Linlithgow, 1926, 2113, 2955,
2982.
place of, 2011, 2053.
Kinneil (Kynnell), barony of, Forfarshire, 242.
parish church of, 272.
Kinness, burn of, near St. Andrews, 840.
Kinneswood (Kineskwood, Kinneskwood, Kin-
nesswood), Kinross-shire, 2884, 2945, 3258.
Kinnowdie (Kynnovdy), lands of, Inverness, 371.
Kinpout, lauds of, Linlithgow, 393.
Kinray (Kynray), lands of, Inverness, 371.
mill of, 371.
Kinross House, 3258.
Kinross, parish of, 240,3.
shire of, 2403, 2791, 2884, 3015, 3142,
3258.
town of, 2884, 2945, 3089.
Kintyre, lordship of, 3131.
Kinveachie, town and lands of, Moray, 2950.
Kipdarroch, lands of, Stirling, 1936.
Kippischapel, in Monkland, 899.
Kippitlaw Syik, Held called, Berwick, 1958.
Kipps, lauds of, Lanark, 3325.
Kirkaudrews (Kirkcandris), parish of [now part
of Borgue], Kirkcudbright, 598, 2472.
Kirkawtoun (Kirkcoltane), alias Haltrie, lands of,
1279, 1090, 1700.
Kirkbean (Kirkbeue), in Galloway, 40, 2783.
parish of, Kirkcudbright, 2783.
Kirkcaldy, burgh of, 732, 977, 1072, 1342, 1902,
2424, 2453, 2489, 2046, 2675.
commonty of, 1342.
High Street of, 1342, 2424, 2646.
Lone or Loan of, 1072 ; Loan Dyke of, 2675.
parish kirk of, 1098.
west bridge of, 826.
Kirkchry.st, lands of, Wigton, 1852.
Kirkcolm (Kirkcum), parish of, 1603.
Kirkcoltane, see Kirkawtoun.
KirkconneU, lands of. New Abbey, Kirkcudbright,
1755, 1758, 2254, 3320.
[in Tongland] lands of, 772, 805, 1813.
Kirkcormok, mill of, 408.
parish of, 408, 1020 [now part of Kelton].
Kirkcowan (Kirkewan), parish of, Wigtonshire,
408, 1785.
Kirkcudbright, parish of, 408.
shire of, 2133, 2358.
stewartry of, 484, 530, 533, 534, 598, 667,
669, 701, 710, 701, 801, 805, 913, 936, 1122,
1144, 1288, 1302, 1383, 14it7, 1407, 1560,
1576, 1620, 1024, 1043, 1090, 169S, 1702,
1738, 1755, 1757, 1784, 179S, 1799, 1800,
1813, 2072, 2222, 2254, 2330, 2339, 2342,
2472, 2521, 2006, 2090, 2712, 2725, 2783,
3085, 3320.
Kirkcudbright, town of, 1302, 2531, 2725, 3083.
Kirktield, at Cupar, church lands of, Fifeshire,
841.
Kirkgunzeon (Kirkwynny), Grange of, 40.
Kirkharle (Kirkharll, Kirkherle), parish church
of, 123.
place of [Noithumberland], 173.
Kirkhill, place of, 1489.
Kirkhojie (Kirkhoiji), place of, 070.
Kirkinuor, parish of, Kirkcudbright, 1087. See
aho New Abbey or Sweetheart.
parish of, Wigton, 2983.
Kirkiuside [sic, perhaps Birkeuside], lands of, Rox-
burghshire, 509.
Kirklandcroft, lands of, Kirkcudbright, 2254.
Kirklandhill of Heriot, lands of, Midlothian, 1143.
Kirklands, lands of, Berwickshire, 2528.
• of Gullane, lands of, 218.3.
of Lessudden, lauds of, 2S58.
Kirklangl.ands, lands of, St. Boswells, Eo.\burgh,
909, 2811.
Kirklie, lauds of, Lanark, 2987.
camp, 2897, 2987.
Kirklieliill, laiuls of, Lanark, 2897, 2987.
Kirkliston, lands and barony of, Linlithgow, 393,
517, 529, 504, 941.
Mains of, otherwise Cattelbok, 522.
mill of, 2608.
, parish of, 817, 3307.
reg.ality of, 2008.
town of, 2008, 2761.
Kirkmaiilen, parish of, Wigton, 1785.
Kirknialcolm (Kyrkmalcolm), pari.sh church of,
104. Cj'. Kihnacolra.
Kirkmedow, lands of, Roxburgh, 2811.
Kirkniereyne, lands of, Kirkcudbright, 408.
Kirkmichael, church of, in Ayrshire, 64.
(Kirkmichel) parish of, Ayrshire, 1216, 2039,
2990.
parish of, Cromarty, 2667, 2734, 2861, 2927,
3217.
(Kirkmicheal), kirk of, Perthshire, 1223.
Kirkness, barony of, Fife, 2495.
Kirknewton, in Northumberland, 35, 54, 80, 312,
982-84, 987 ; alias East Newton, 2090, 2432,
2438.
parish of, Northumberland, 2809, 2907,
2924.
Kirkoswald, p.-irish of, Ayrshire, 539.
Kirkpatrick or Kirkpatrick-Durham, barony of,
Kirkcudbright, 484.
(Kirk])atrik) church of, in Galloway, 46.
Kirkpatrick-Durham (Dorand, Duran), land of, 46.
parish of, 497, 498, 1087, 1298, 1576,
1690, 1702, 1798-1800.
place of, 1575, 1576.
Kirkpatrick-Irongray, parish of, Kirkcudbright,
3085.
Kirkpeth, in Haddingtonshire, 722.
Kirkshaw, lands of, Lanark, 3325.
INDEX OF PLACES
1021
Kirktoii (Kirktoun), place of, Fife, 127S, 1379.
Kirktoun, Nether, in Cardross, Dumbartonshire,
1200.
KirktowTi of Rattray, Perthshire, 174G.
Kirkwall, St. Magnus (' Manns') kirk at, 142.
town of, 1S30, 2U47, 20.j2, 2064, 2u7S, 2137,
220.5, 22:W-:<5, 2.5U5, 201 1, 2S1.5-17, 2948.
KirkwoofI, lands of, Lanark, 3.'S25.
Kirkwynny, see Kirkgunzeon.
Kirriemuir (Keremuir, Kerimure, Kerymuir,
Kerymurc), harony of, 283, 317, 124S, 2468.
Kirkton of, lands of, Forfar, 1150.
Myltonn of, 22'.l, 1150.
OuttieU (Owttield) of, 229, 11.50, 1248.
lordship of, 796, 1081.
town of, 1U53, 16S2, 16S6.
regality of, 165, 169, 227, 229, 283, 284,
304, 684, 796, 1081, 1150, 115.5, 1453,
1583, 1682, 2468.
Knapdale, lordship of, 1604.
Kna])pis (Knappes), lands of, Renfrew, 685, 2437.
Knappo, bondage of, in Akergill, 160.
Knokandow, lauds of, Ross, 2619.
Knokauchlie, lands of, Dumfries, 1916.
Kuockbane, lands of, Ayrshire, 2819.
Knokbrex (Knokbreks), lands of, Ayrshire, 340,
913.
Knokbrokloch (or Trodenat), lands of, Ayrshire,
5.39.
Knokdoire, lands of, Dumbarton, 543.
Knokdones, lands of, xVyr, 2215.
Knokecesy, in Oalloway, 46.
Knokewart, lands of, Ayrshire, 555, 556.
Knokgarnocht, lands of, Ayrshire, 913.
Knokincorshill, moor of, Ayrshire, 1593.
Knokine, lands of, Ayrshire, 1S95.
Knokinherve, Ross, 2422.
Knokischaine, in Ireland, 1603.
Knockmouutains (Knokmontanys), lands of, Ren-
frew, 238, 586.
Knoknane, lands and mill of, Wigtonshire, 1603.
Knoksodrum, lands of, in Fife, 394.
Knokyncluych, in Carrick, 74.
Knox, lands and b.arony of, Kincardine, 2951,
2975.
manor of, Kincardine, 2978.
Kyle (Kile), King's, Ayrshire, see Kings-Kyle.
Kylesmuir (Kylismure), lordship of, Ayrshire, 548,
642, 643, 668, 1595, 1815, 1SS3, 1940, 1967,
1968, 3313.
regality of, 1940, 1967.
Kyle Stewart, Ayrshire, 39, 107, 309.
bailiary of, Ayrshire, 472, 526, 536,
542, 550, 747, 778, 924, 1107, 1176, 1210,
12.32, 1267, 1268, 1819, 1988, 2007, 2244,
2246, 2268, 2288, 2386, 2390, 2392, 2425,
2694, 2839, 3159.
lordship of, 1503.
Kylrie, lands of, Inverness, 3200.
Kyninnis (Kynnynes), 943. See Carngour.
Ladiesmylse, burn of, Stirlingshire, 2442.
Lady Brig end, Midlothian, 1428.
Ladylands (Ladilands), lands of, Fife, 675, 1319,
1569.
Lagangill, lands of, Ayrshire, 913.
Laggan, lands of, Monzievaird, Perthshire, 3145,
3148.
Laick, the, in Lochaber, 2618.
Laidsyde, lands of, Forfar, 2624.
Laighwood (Laichwood, Laychwood), barony of,
Perthshire, 1041, 1287.
Laik, lands of, in stewartry of Kirkcudbright,
2222.
Lairdlaugh (Lairdlawch, Lairdloch), lands of,
Kirkcudbrightshire, 1575-77, 1690, 1738,
1798, 1799, 1802, 2124. See also Larglacb.
Lambden burn, Berwickshire, 81.
(Lambdane, Lambdene, Lamden, Lamdeyn),
lands of, Berivickshire, 124, 172, 179, 192,
628, 780, 1233, 1490, 2258, 2259, 2273,
2319, 2328, 2371, 2374, 2549, 2923.
mill of, 192, 780.
Lambdoughty (Lomnoohtie, Lumloehtie, Lum-
nochtie), lands of, .Straiton, Ayrshire, 1013,
1570, 1590.
Lambholme, lands of, Orkney, 2611.
Lambieletham ( Lamalethyne, Lambeletham, Lam-
elathen, Lethiu, Lethyn), lands of, in Fife,
15, 184, 186, 330, 370,94.3.
place of, 943.
Lambroughton (Lambirytown, Lambrachton, Lam-
brochtouD, Lambruchton, Lanrachtoun), lands
of, Ayrshire, 94, 1.34, 1.36, 599, 603, 729,
745, 1C32, 2100, 2196, 2252.
Mains of, 729, 745, 944, 1574.
Lameiston, Wester, lauds of, Renfrew, 586.
Lanark, burgh of, 690, 836, 1429, 1708, 1950,
1951, 2023, 2251. 3311.
Blumgait in, 1429.
Freirzet in, 1429.
Middlcgate of, 836.
sheriffdom of, S3, 100, 171, 268,416,568,
646, 690, 695, 699, 789, 934, 968, 1202,
1311, 1347, 1629, 1638, 1796, 1927, 1950,
1951, 2003, 2U19, 2023, 2056, 2115, 2136,
2251, 2475, 2.507, 2532, 2542, 2.548, 2613,
2S87, 2897, 2916, 2959, 2987, 3242.
Lancaster, duchy of, 3008.
Lands (The Land, Landis, Lawnis), lands of,
New Abbey, Kirkcudbright, 632, 669, 1624,
1641, 16.50, 2000, 2295, 2521.
place of, 1407.
Landowie (Findowie?), lands of, Perth, 3095.
'Lane Mossok,' croft called, Tongland, 1698.
Laug Craig, the, Fife, 3314.
Langcraige, fishings of, Wormit, Fife, 1997.
Langfauldis, lands of, Clackmannan, 1903.
L.anghaiigh, lands of, Roxburgh, 24.54.
Langhope, Weststeid of, see Helmbum.
Langlands, lands of, Ayrshire, 665, 944, 2100,
2196.
lands of, Langton, Berwickshire, 434.
lands of, Edinburgh. 1983. 22S5, 2484.
Wester, lands of, Fife, 2208.
Langlcy, lands of, Roxburgh, 1164.
Langmure (Langmuir), lands of, Ayrshire, 599,
603, 879, 1810.
Langmuir, lauds of, Midlothian, 824, 2554.
Langnewtoun, lands of, Roxburgh, 1164, 2184.
Langrigga (Langrigs), lands of, Annandale, 1522,
1703.
1022
CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS
Langriuk (Langniik), lands of, Selkirkshire,
1377.
Langshaw, lands of, Lanarkshire, GOO.
place uf, Roxburghshire, 2168.
Langside, battlefield of, S48.
(Langsyde) field called, etc., Dalkeith, IGCC,
1667, 1873, 1909, 2U02, 2U8, 2322, 2368,
2704, 3057.
Netlier, lands of, Ayrshire, 2120.
Langside-biirn, the, Dalkeith, 3059.
Langtas, lands of, Orkney, 1836.
Langton (Langtoun), barony of, Berwickshire,
319, 347, 434, 85S, 950! 2SS1.
castle or place of, lOGl, 1140, 1197, 1539.
temple land of, 319, 347, 398, 432, 438.
mill of, called 'Cramyln,' 319, 347, 398,
432, 438, 950.
• parish of, 2434.
• parish church of St. Cuthbert of, 434.
Hoy's croft on east side of, 434.
Langton in Glendale, Northumberland, 10, 21, 23-
2.i, 3.S-36, 38, 43, 47, 53, 401, 982-84; and
manor, 209U, 2185, 2432, 2483.
mill of, U.
commons of, 1978.
'Ewoolandis,' in, 322.
Ivescrake Milawnaye, 322.
Lanrick (Lanerkis), Nether and Upper, lands of,
Perth, 2272.
Lany, kirklands of, Perthshire, 2566.
Larbert (Lethbert), mill of, 2113.
. (Lcthbertshiels), barony of, Stirling, 3186.
Larglach (Larglauch), lands of, Kirkpatrick-
Durham, 497, 498, 1160, 1298. See also
Lairdlaugh.
Largo, Fife, 454, 3020, 3021, 3209.
kirk of, 1128.
lands, of, Fife, 2626.
parish of, Fife, 2544, 2626, 3009, 3022,
3209.
Seatown of, 3009.
Largs, lordshi)! of, Ayrshire, 933.
parish of, 1593.
Lariepots, lands of, Dumfries, 3036.
Larmannoch (Larmanocher), lands of, Kirkcud-
bright, 772, 805, 181.3.
Lasswade, kirklands of, 517.
(Laswaid, Leswade), village of, 404, 1212,
2642, 3099.
High Street of, 3099.
parish of, 3099.
Lethangie (Lathangv), lands and jilace of, Fife,
1816, 1817, 2098.
Latheron (Lathrin), Caithness, 682.
Lathis (Laithi.s), lands of, Ayrshire, 105, 139,
220, 526, 536.
Wester, lands of, 295.
place of, 295.
Lathrowis myre, Fife, 3314.
Laught (Laucht). Nether, lands of, Ayrshire, 590.
tower of, 590.
Lauder, burgh of, 1845, 1880, 1953, 2218, 2647,
2912, 3027.
forest of, 569.
regality and territory of, 117.
Lauderdale, bailiary of, 521, 1292, 1439, 1974,
2292, 2380, 2465, 2582, 2587, 2590, 2610,
2649, 2650, 2864, 2865, 3097, 3100.
Laverocklaw (Laveroklaw, Larcroklawis), lands
of, Fife, 1277, 1278, 1997.
Lawistoun, lands of, Ayrshire, 1967.
Layne, burn of, Kirkcudbright, 2072.
Leader (Leder) river, 5G9.
Leaston (Laistoun, Laystoun), moors of, Hadding-
ton, 2420.
town of, Haddington, 2420.
Leatgreen (Letgrene), or Rashiehill, Easter, lands
of, Perthshire, 1291, 1588, 1589, 1592, 1679.
Wester, 1291, 1588.
Leatliandrie, town and lands of, Moray, 2956.
Lecrum, lands of, Donegal, 2969.
Lcdcrieff, lands of, Forfar, 3127.
Leffindimoull, lands of, Ayrshire, 1067.
Legertlaw (Legartlaw, Lichtgyrtlaw), village of,
6U6.
Leicester or Leycester house, 2364.
Leik, lands of, Inverness, 3200.
Leitfie, lands and place of, Perth, 3023.
Leith, town of. 142, 171, 562, 616, 864, 1112,
1116, 1571, 1696, 1807, 2i)02, 2149, 2248,
2281, 2334, 2470, 2773, 2915, 3161.
brig of, 2112.
church of, 1933.
Falconer's Close, 2470.
'Lynkis' of, 2112.
Links of Leith Golf House, 3276, 3284.
' Paiusch market' at, 2470.
Trinity Hospital of Seamen, 3208.
St. Nicolas" Vennell at, 2112.
St. Ninian's Vennell, 2112.
William Waters' Close at, 3208.
vennel at, 2470.
South, 3060.
Rotten raw of, 3208.
Water of, 562, 614, 616, 2112, 2126, 2285,
2407, 2470, 2990.
(village), 2407.
Leitholm (Lethame), Berwickshire, 81, 802, 804.
mill of, 802, 804.
Lenhouse, E.aster, of Slamannan, lands of, Stirling,
250.3.
Lenistoun, lands of, Perth, 2272.
Lennox, dukedom of, 1437, 2199.
(Leuenax) earldom of, 781, 814.
regality of, 2190, 2199, 29G2.
Lenzie, 1689.
Leperstone ('le Leperstoun,' or 'tua Lcperstouuis),
lands of, Renfrew, 236, 586.
Leslie, barony of, Fife, 223.
place of, Fife, 2974.
lands of, Herbertshire, Stirling, 2087.
Leslie's towmall, lands called, Orkney, 1836.
Lessudden (Lessuddane), church lands of, alias
St. Boswells, 2156-58, 2200, 2210, 2482,
2858, 3097.
(Lessydwyne) or St.
Roxburgh, 455, 1206,
2030, 2744.
templar lands of, 455.
parish kirk of, called St. Boswells' kirk,
2155, 2811.
— — parish of, Roxburghshire, 969, 2155, 2744.
Boswells, lands of,
1999, 2006, 2013,
INDEX OF PLACES
1023
Lesmoir, mill of, Aberdeen, 3188.
lilace of, 2807.
Leswalt, Wigtoiishire, 287"2.
LctLaml)nrii (Letbomburn), Haddington, 2439,
2873.
Letliiii (Letbyn), in Fife, lauds of, sfe Lambie-
letbaiii.
Letter-tiiilay, town and lands of, Inverness, 3227.
Lettoch, lands of, Pertbshire, 2787.
Mains of, Perthshire, 2787.
Leuchars, parish of, Fife, 3015.
Lenchat (Luqubyt), place of, in Fife, 394.
Leverchild, in Northumberland, 30.
Leyes, lands of, Forfar, 1047.
Leynach, Easter, lauds of, Inverness, 371.
Liberton, village of, near Edinburgh, 415, 1247.
Over or Upper, lands of, 1025.
jiarisb of, Edinburghshire, 2893.
Liddesdale, lordship of, 2329.
Litfdeus, moor of, Forfar, see Lisden.
' Liells Croce,' boundary of Blainslie, 5G9.
Liftie (Leiftie, Lyftie), moors of, Forfarshire,
1453, 1583, 1082.
Lillcrig, lands of, Berwick, 1573.
LiUislie, lands of, Stirling, 2087.
Limekills, lands of, Coldinghani, Berwick, 1628.
Limekilns (Lymekyllis), lands of, Fife, 1177.
Limesiile (Lyniesyde), lands of, Stirling, 2994.
Linbank (Lyubauk), lands of, Strathavon, 104.
Linchraggan, lands of, Inverness, 2789.
Lincluden, collegiate church of, 320.
monastery of, 1757.
regality of, 1467.
Lincoln, county of, Englaml, 1042, 2937, 3008.
Lindores, place of, 1500.
regality of, 1208, 1992, 2275.
Lindsaye's Bank, or Over Houland, lands of,
Forfar, 2762.
Linfairn (Laynfayrn, Lcnfayrn), lands of, Ayr,
2337.
Lingasound, or Malt Pow, port of, Orkney, 2233.
Lingo, lands of, Fifeshire, 12S2.
Lyuhill, Perthshire, 1291.
Linktoun of Abbotshall, lands and place of, Fife,
2488.
Linlatben (Limelathen, Lumelathen), lands of,
Forfar, 1663, 1782.
Linlauchrigs, Wester and Easter, Roxburghshire,
159G.
Linlithgow, burgh of, 180, 490, 493, 552, 621,
715, 90S, 1418, 1764, 2087, 2452, 2558, 2852,
2963,3073, 3311.
High Street of, 1381, 2963.
loch of, 552, 2963.
monastery of the Carmelites at, 490, 621,
715.
palace of, 83, 440.
parish of, 2842.
constabulary and sheriffdom of, 96, 101, 385,
445, 448. 490, 49.3, 506, 513. .5.i4, 564, 0.52,
658, 877, 940, 941, 1020, 1095, 1162, 141S,
1662, 1704, 1898, 1926, 1976, 2113, 2;i61,
2676, 2842, 2955, 2982, 3307.
Linmoir, lands of, Inverness, 2789.
Linnacbtraoh, lands of, Inverness, 2789.
Lintlawe, East Lothian, 22.
Lintlawe, ' Le butthis ' of, 22.
Lintlawe.'^mere (Lyntlawysniere), there, 22.
Linton (Lintoun), lands of, Berwick, 1974.
(Lynton) Haddington, 140, 499, 1423, 2909.
parish church of, 499.
aisle of St. John Baptist in, 499.
parish kirk of, Roxburgh, 1126.
Lintwhite (Lyntqnhite), lands of, Renfrew, 685.
Lisden, moor of, Forfarshire, 796, 1165, 1682,
where in each case it is called ' LiGfdens ' or
' Lufdennis.'
Lister [mic, but probably Tister], Caithness, 3196.
Listen (Listoun), barony of, Linlithgowshire, 385,
1162.
Nether, lands of, 385. See New Listen.
Old (Auldliston), lands of, Linlithgow, 393.
See Old Listen.
Little Allan, lands of, Inverness, 2393.
Littledean, aliax Maxton, lands and barony of,
Roxburgh, 2036, 2732, 2739, 2858, 2804,
2S67, 3097.
Mains of, 2SG4.
place or tower of, 1 126, 2811, 2864.
Little or Lytill Hall Skarr,the fishing of, Dumfries,
2222.
Littleyard (LitiUyard), lands of, Ayrshire, 2120.
Loanhead (Lonbead), Midlothian, 3099.
Lochaber, thanedom, lordship, and barony of,
2017,2618, 3227, 3326.
Locharthur, iu Galloway, 46.
Lochawe (Loychhow), barony of, 716.
Lochbank, or Halkerston's croft, Midlothian,
1025.
Lochbraidinholme (Lochbraneholm), Ayrshire,
913, 1242, 1243.
Lochbroun, Ayrshire, 791.
Lochcloy (Clokloy), lands of, Kirkcudbright, 701,
1249, 1643, 1784, 2000, 229.->, 2521.
Lochdowgannis, Over, Nether, and Middle, lands
of, Kirkcudbright, 1620.
Lochend, lands of, Kilmaurs, Ayrshire, 2100,
2196.
lands of, Fife, 1282.
Loches, Easter and Wester, Berwick, 2722.
Lochhill, lands of, Kirkcudbright, 532, 1087,
1144, 1288.
Lochie, Wester, lands of, Fife, 2198.
Lochir, mill of, Renfrew, 685.
Lochkindeloeh (Lochkendeloch, Lochkendlo, Loch-
kindilloche, Lochkyndelaw, Louqriudelow)
or Sweetheart, barony of, 46, 530, 532-34,
607, 701, 702, 701, 788, 1144, 1249, 1624,
1641, 1643, 1784, 2000, 2014, 2521. See also
Sweetheart.
lake of, tee Kinder Locb.
parish of, 700, 710, 1288, 1302, 2254, 2521.
See New Abbey or Sweetheart.
mill of "the, 700, 1302, 1624, 1641,
2521.
Loch, called ' Ouir loch,' boundary of Blainslie,
569.
Lochie ven, castle or place of, Fifeshire, 1220.
lands of, Fife, 1816.
Loch Leven, 1S16.
Lochmaben, Dumfriesshire, 488.
' Doug-iU fuyrd,' near, 488.
1024
CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS
Lochfjuhorrat(LochquIiorret),2128. .S'ceBortbwick.
Lochronald, Wigtonshire, 408.
Lochsline, Inver of, Ross, 2773.
Lochtoun, or ileiinystoiin, lands of, Wigtonshire,
40S, 1785.
Loclitreig, lands of, Lochaber, 2017.
Lochwiunoch, parish of, Renfrew, 2645.
Logan, in Kirkpatricli-Diirham, 46.
Logiealmond, lands of, I'erth, 3095.
Logie (Logy), parisli of, Clackmannan, 14()f).
Lomnoclitie (Lunilochtie, Lnninochtie), lands of,
Ayrshire, see Lambdoughty.
Lomond, hill called, Kinross, 2.S84.
bills, Fife, 21)64.
London, 23, 56, 1805 (?), 1917, 2554, 2560, 2939,
3131, 3200, 322G.
St. James Field, lands of, 2663.
St. Martins-in-the-Fields, parish of, 2663.
Strand, 2017.
Leicester Gardens, Westminster, 2925.
Lisle Street there, 2925.
Whitehall, Pahace of, in, 1702, 1867, 2638,
2664, 2665, 2669, 2672, 2676, 2692, 2713,
2702, 2791, 2822, 2840, 2843, 2845, 2850,
2855, 3292, 3303, 3308, 3312.
Longbank, lands of, Forfar, 2762.
Longcastlc, parish of, Wigton, 2983.
Longdalls, lands of, Roxbnrgh, 1596.
Longfuimacus, 1061.
Longhill, lands of, Stirling, 2596.
bog, 2596.
Longniddrv (Langniidrie, Langnudry), East
Lothian, 909, 1833, 1872.
Lougniddrie-dein, burn of, 1833.
Longshot, lands of, Stirling, 2994.
Longside, jiarish of, 2921.
Longwhanges, lands of, Roxburgh, 2607.
Lonheid, lands of, Forfar, 1663.
Lonnocbtyne, lands of, A3'rshire, 913.
Lorgan, lands of, Cromarty, 2927.
Lotus (Suylofthus) in Gallowa}-, 46.
Loudoun, 1805 [probably London].
Loudoun (Lowdoun), barony of, Ayrshire, 390,
2425, 2695, 2746.
place of, 390, 1883.
Wester, lands of, Ayrshire, 365.
Loughbarry, bay of, 1739.
Loughroine, loch and sea of, in Ireland, 15S2.
Loumorchwane, a rivulet in Galloway, 46.
Louyfernaue, in (Jalloway, 46.
Lovat, lordship of, 2270, 3200.
Lowes (Loues), town of, Ayrshire, 2189, 2194.
forest of, Northumberland, 57.
Lucasland, barony and lands of, in Haddington,
462, 486, 570, 610, 620, 744, 827, 842, 922,
923, 962, 964-67,991, 995, 1055, 1056, 1178-
80, 1200, 1217, 1221, 1225, 1842,2041,2179,
2183, 2335, 2443.
mansion of, 620.
Luckie Slap, lands of, Forfar, 3014.
Lufdeunis, moor of, Forfarshire, see Lisden.
Luffness (Lufnose), lands and barony of, Hadding-
tonshire, 794.
Lugate, commonty of, 1840.
(Luggettis), Over and Nether, lamds of. Stow,
Edinburgh, 1571.
Lugate, tower and manor place of, Edinburgh,
1256.
Lugtoun Bank, Edinburghshire, 3056.
town of, Edinburghshire, 3056.
Lugton, barony of, Edinburghshire, 3056.
(Logtoun) bridge of, 404.
High Street, 3O50.
Lumlislands, lands of, part of Gilmerton, Edin-
burgh, 1455.
Lumsden (Lumisdane), Easter, hands of, Berwick-
shire, 634, 1882, 1906, 1985, 1990, 1991,
2279.
Lundin (Lnndie, Lnndy), barony of, Fife, 265,
266,299,454,471,482,496,579, 1260, 1261,
1478.
milne, 2790.
place or manor of, 113.3, 1200, 1473, 2118,
2125, 2627, 2903, 2992, 3026, 3046, 31.36,
3164.
templar land of, 1374.
Parflatof, 1374.
Lurg, lands of [ East and Wester], Inverness, 3092,
3153.
Luscar (Luscoure), Wester, alias Stohies Luscoure,
lands of, Fifesbire, 945, 1270, 1496, 1763,
2810.
jdace of, 2810.
Lnss, parish of, Dumbarton, 2190.
Lusylaws (Low.'^ylawis, Lusielaws), lands of, Gul-
lane, 620, 974, 995, 1055, 1056, 1178-80,
2335.
Luther, common moor of, Kincardine, 1658.
Lwignahoj'nsind, lands of, Argyllshire, 1604.
Lyham (Lium), in Northumberland, 4, 1531.
LyurehaU, in Galloway, 46.
Macallan's Croft, croft called, Braelangwell,
Cromarty, 3217.
M'Finlay's Croft, croft called, Braelangwell,
Cromarty, 3217.
Mackisone's towmale, lands of, Stronsay, Orkney,
2502.
Mackmorock, lands of, Stirling, 2994.
M'Walter's Croft, Fearn, Ross-shire, 2753, 2772,
2773.
Madertie, lordship of, Perthshire, 930.
parish of, Perthshire, 930.
Magdalen, The, lands, Edinburgh, 1734.
chaplainry of, JIusselburgh, 3000.
Mail], lands, loch, and links of, Orkney, 2611.
manor place of, 2611.
Mailling, Wester, lands of, Stirling, 3012.
Mains [Mains of Earl's Strathdichty or Mains of
Fintry], lands of, Forfarshire, 165, 169, 170,
227-29, 284, 684, 1150, 115.5, 1248, 2468.
(Maynis) Kirkcudbright, 2014, 2015; [(iro-
bably of Southwick].
Easter, lands of, Lanark, 1927.
Mainshill (Manishill), lands of, Ayrshire, 691.
Malta, Island of, 389, 426.
Malt Pow, or Lingasound, port of, Orkney, 2233.
Manerston (Manerstoune), lands of, Linlithgow-
shire, 1564.
Manuiswra, lands of, Renfrew, 685.
Manualfouls, lands and barony of, Stirling, 2452.
Manualrig, lands of, Stirling, 2452, 2453.
INDEX OF PLACES
1025
Maqueston (Margneston), lands of, Dumfriesshire,
3049.
March, earldom of, 802, 1'233, 1420.
Marginloch, lauds of, Dumfriesshire, 3049.
Margmoiiy (Margmone), lauds of, Dumfriesshire,
3049.
Margwalloch, lands of, Dumfriesshire, 3049.
Mariefield of Jnverkeithiug, lands of, Fife, 1663.
Maristoun, lands of, Fifesbire, 368.
Mariwell, place of, 2174.
Marjoribanks, at Ratho, 2334.
Mark Drumiuister, lands of, Kirkcudbright, 2606.
Markinch, kirk of, Fife, 809, 1809.
parish of, Fife, 1071, 1082, 1148, 1809.
Markynche, lands of, Ayrshire, S79.
Merkinche, lands of, Dumbarton, 2038.
Markle (Merkil), chapel of St. Mary at, 126, 140.
Marquhirue (Marquhyain, Merquhirne), lauds of,
in Kirkpatrick-Durham, 484, 1702.
Marras (Marrase, Marres, Merres), lands of, Ayr-
shire, 10.5, 158, 21,3, 220, 526, 536.
Marshalland ( Merschelland, Mershelland), lands of,
Beith, Ayrshire, 691, 708, 709, 1499, 1501,
2239, 2243, 2245, 2246, 2269, 2416, 2450,
2554, 2560.
Marteris, lands of, Haddingtonshire, 1241.
Maryaird, lands of, Fife, 3314.
Maschok mill, Lanarkshire, 690.
Masterton (Maistertoiin, Mastertoun), lands of,
Fifesbire, 912, 975, 986, 1760, 2464.
Matfen, East (Est Matfen), in Northumberland, 53.
Matharstevart, lands of, Wigtonshire, 408.
Mauchline (Machlene, Mauchelene), manor or
place of, 642, 043, 668, 1595, 1883, 1940,
1944, 1945, 2120, 3313.
mill of, 642, 643, 668, 3313.
Mauldslie (Maldislee, Maldyslie), lands and barony
of, Lanark, 100. 268, 646, 1311, 2023.
Maw, the, lands of, Fifesbire, 99.
Maxsyde, lands of, Roxburgh, 1164.
Maxton (Maxtoun), kirklands or vicarage of, 1006,
2210, 2482.
alias Littledean, lands and barony of, Rox-
burgh, 1909, 2013, 2036, 2155, 2210, 2732,
2739, 2858, 2864, 2867, 3097. See also
Littledean.
parish of, 2155, 2732, 3097.
place of, 1006, 2743, 2981, 3097.
Maxwellheugh, church lands of the vicarage of,
Roxburghshire, 1440.
May, Isle of, 1282.
Maybole, Ayrshire, 1335, 1625, 1644, 1954, 2039,
2040, 2220, 2996, 2997, 3182.
church of, 1602.
parish of, Ayrshire, 1781, 1788, 1876, 1886,
1895, 3182. "
Mayot Hill, lands of, Stirling, 3012.
Mayshiel (Mayscheill, Myscheillis), lands of, Ber-
wick, 391, 402, 1066, 1282.
Mealing's lands, Berwick, 2563.
Mechelstoun, lands of, Fife, 1761.
Medowaikers, lands of, 2439.
Medowend, lands of, Fifesbire, 1037.
Medowlands, lands of, GuUane, East Lothian, 995,
1178.
' Medowspottis,' lands of, Haddingtonshire, 1178.
Medros, barony and lands of, Clydesdale, 2304.
Meikleburn, or water of Gclnie, Cromarty, 3217.
Meirburne, lands of, Berwick, 1990.
Meldrum, place of, Aberdeen, 1337.
Melrose, abbey or monastery of, 642, 643, 668,
791, 1206, 1519, 1520, 3313.
church of, 569.
regality of, 2175, 2454.
town of, 1292, 1825, 1897, 2812, 3027, 3313.
Menmuir (Menmure), kirk of, Forfarshire, 572,
1514.
parish of, Forfarshire, 1088, 1514, 2065.
Mennock, Over or Upper, lands of, 101.
Menteith, stewartry of, 1326, 1329, 2051, 2165,
2221, 2494, 2565, 2566, 2569.
Menzies, barony of, Perth, 1964.
Merchiston, lauds of, Edinburgh, 2615, 2776,
3063.
Merinsche croft, Feam, Ross-shire, 2772, 2773.
Merkmoir, lands of, Glenlochay, Perthshire, 1964.
Mersegate, lands of, Kirkcudbright, 2783.
Mersington (Mersinton), lands of, Berwickshire,
628, 2250, 2614, 2923.
MiU, or Mill of Tofts, 1436, 1439, 1497.
( Mersingtoun) Wester, lands of, Berwickshire,
588, 900, 1930, 1953, 2106, 2514.
Mervinslaw (Mer\'ynslaw), lands of, Roxburgh-
shire, 288.
Messindew, lands of, near Elgin, 1542.
Methil, town of, Fife, 2882.
Mewie, mill of, Dumbarton, 2038.
Mewze, mill and mill lands of, Ayrshire, 879.
Middle Balbeilde (Middelbalbeildie), lands of, Fife,
2208.
Middle Dippeny (Midildippinnie), lands of, Ren-
frew, 2388.
Middleriggs, lands of [East and West], Lanark,
2548, 2887.
Middlesex, county of, England, 869, 960, 1174,
2925.
Middlethird (Middilthrid), lands of, Berwick,
1573.
Middleton (Middeltoun), in Northumberland, 59.
Midganie, lands of, Ross-shire, 2422.
Midlothian, ,iee Edinburgh, shire of.
Midmains, lands of, Kincardineshire, 1812.
Miggar, lands of, Perth, 3144.
Milburne, at Prestonpans, 856.
Milburn Grange (or Graunge), Northumberland,
324.
Milfield (Milfeild, Milfeilde), lands of, Northumber-
land, 2090, 2809.
Millhaven (Milnehewin, Mylneheavin), 1416 ;
[now Morisou's haven].
Millhill, lands of, Musselburgh, 2847.
Milltoun (Milntoun, Mylton), lands and mill of,
Barr, Ayrshire, 2819.
near Kirkcaldy, Fifesbire, 732, 826.
lands of, Menteith, Perthshire, 2494, 2560.
[perhaps of Fearn], Ross-shire, 2707.
mill of, Cromarty, 3217.
Milnacres, lands of, Linlithgow, 2982.
Milnbwie, Cromarty (?), 2356.
Milne Croft, lands of, Fearn, Ross-shire, 2540,
2636, 2707, 2753, 2773.
Milneknowes, lands of, Lanark, 2887.
0
1026
CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS
Milnerig, near Coldingham, 634.
Milros meadow, Uumbaitoii, 1250.
Milseyburn, bounilary of Blainslie, 569.
Mincliester pottes, lands of Ancrum, Roxburgh,
1596.
Minnebridgc, 2872.
Moirclouch (Moircloch, Moirclath), lauds of, Perth-
shire, 851, 852, S53, SG.% 892, 803.
Moirlanbank, lands of, Fifeshire, 1G09, 2630.
place of, 1609, 18C0.
Moitpuillc, fishings in, Dumfries, 2222.
Molendinor Burn, see niitlcr Glasgow.
Mollin (Molyn), Dumfriesshire, 129.
Monaghan, county of, Ireland, 2581.
Monbey, lands of, Forfar, 26G4.
Moncraig, lands of, Kirkcudbright, 598.
Monessie, lands of, iu Locliaber, 2017.
Moneymit (Monynet), Middle, Berwickshire, 728.
Mongongie, Forfar, 1647.
Monikie, parish of, Forfar, 3014.
Monkland, barony of, Lanarkshire, 568, 699, 899,
9C8, 1202, 1431, 1927.
parish of, 2304, 3325.
New, parish of, Lanark, 3325.
'Monkmyre,' moss called, near the Gi-ange of
Conpar-Angus, 973.
Monkridding, place of, Ayrshire, 1265.
Monksdyke (or Marchdyke), boundary of Blainslie,
569.
Mouktonhall (Monktounhall), lauds of, Mussel-
burgh, 1090, 1489, 1633, 1839, 1844.
Monquhill, place of, Kirkcudbright, 936.
Monthouse, lands of, Peeblesshire, 2313.
Montquhany, barony of, Fifeshire, 368.
Montrose, ferry at, 2664, 2685.
regality of, 3181.
town of, 1081, 1259, 1846, 2788, 2951.
Monturi.ie (Monturpy), lands of, Fife, 2544, 2626,
3209.
Monunschoun, lands of, Ayrshire, 340.
Monydrain (Monydrayn, Monydryen), lands of, iu
Argyll, 381, 2556.
Monylaws, in Northumberland, 401.
Monzie (Monze), place of, 1240.
Monzievaird, parish of, Perth, 3144, 3145.
Moray, diocese of, 880, 907, 1345, 1542, 1830,
1881, 2103, 2110, 2162, 2193, 2428, 2621,
27.30, 2731, 2821, 2836, 2841, 2917, 2927,
2956, .3092, 3120, 3133, 3153.
shire of, 2956.
Morishill, lands of, Ayrshire, 691.
Morison's Haven, East Lothian, 3007. See also
Millhaven.
Moriston (Moricetoun), lands of, in Lauderdale,
204.
Morpeth (Morpath), town of, 303.
' Bryge Strette ' in, 303.
'Chantry of All Saints' in, 30.3.
' Mosbuk,' marsh called the, 2051.
Mossburn, ' Mosburn,' boundary of Blainslie,
569.
Moss-side (Mossyd, Moss-syde), lands of, Renfrew,
236, 2197.
Mostowie (Mostowy), lands of, Elgin, 1259,
2109.
Moulin (Mulling), lands of, Perth, 3105.
Mourtown, place of, 1551.
Mouse-mill (Monsniill), mill of, Lanark, 2003.
Mowle meadow, Middlesex, 869.
Moy and Dyke, church of, 2299.
Moy, parish of, Inverness, 2056.
Muck, water of, Ayrshire, 2911.
Muckhart (Mukcart), l)arony of, Perthshire, 843,
1670.
Muoklat, lands of, Fife, 2544.
Mugdrum, lands of, Fifeshire, 2069.
Muilzie, Wester, lauds of, luverness, 2841.
Muiravonside (Morrowingside), moor of, Stirling,
2452, 3189.
Muire.sk, place of, 1 199.
Muirfield (Murefauld, Murefelde, Muyrfield), landa
of. East Lothian, 116, 316, 321, 571, 744,
847,909, 939, 972, 995, 1073, 1075, 1178,
1687, 1842, 1013, 2042, 2002, 2181, 2183,
2335, 2379, 244.3.
Muirhouse (Murhouse), Dumbarton or Stirling,
489.
(Murehouse) lauds of, Midlothian, 2834.
Mulcayth, lands of, 142.
Mulderg (Muldarg, Mnldearg), Eoss-shire, 1296,
2619, 2668, 2717, 2721, 2745, 2753, 2772,
277.3.
moss of, 2753.
Mullen, lands of, iu Menteith, 2051.
Munchic, lands of, Perthshire, 2787.
Munnok, lands of, Ayrshire, 556.
Murdochston (Murdokstoun), lands of, Renfrew,
2082.
Murecambus, town and lands of, Fife, 3314.
Muredalles, at Dalkeith, 2642.
Muirton (Muirtoun, Muirtoune, Mureton, Mure-
toun), lands and barony of, Forfar, 2034, 2261,
2448, 2530, 2585, 2588, 2687, 2735, 2788.
place of, 2585.
(Murtoune), lands of, Morayshire, 1028.
Murie (Mwry), lands of, Forfar, 314.
Mur Perse, lands of, 1084.
Murray, Castle, Ireland, 3315.
Musselburgh (Muslcburgh), lordship and ['shire'
of], 453, 476, 483, 516, 528, 633, 790, 1090,
1321, 1561, 1633, 2057, 2347, 2575.
mills of, 476.
Tolbooth of, 476.
town of, 939, 1377, 1489, 1558, 1561, 1765,
1829, 2074, 2169, 3161, 3180.
High Street of, 830.
' Nenbigiug ' street of, 839.
_.^ regality of, 1727, 1800, 1820, 1839, 2347,
2348, 2654, 2691, 2853, 2895, 2984, 3000,
3154.
Myld-sburn, burn of, Haddington, 2439, 2875.
' Mylnbray,' at Lessudden, 969.
'Mylne aiker,' lands of, Broomage, Linlithgow-
shire, 2113.
Mylnefield, lands of, in Inverness, 872.
' Mylneflobburnehoill,' the, Gullane, Haddington,
1178.
MylnehoU, lands of, Forfar, 1782.
Mylnesyde, lands of, Fife, 2685.
Mylnetoun of Ruthven, Forfarshire, 1579.
Myltoun [Duchal], lands of and mill, 520, 916.
Myresyid, knowes of, Fife, 3314.
INDEX OF PLACES
1027
Myrton (Myertown), barony of, Wigtonshire, 574,
913, 1036, 1785.
tower of, 913.
Myvottis, lands of, Clydesdale, 230'1.
Nairn-, shire of, 751, 2008.
Natnur, 13.
Nan Eun (Nenine), Island of, at C'olonsay, 2845.
Narstoun, lands of, Lanarkshire, 416.
Nauchtan (Nachtane, Nauchtane, Nauchtoun),
barony of, Fife, 290, 763, 797, 1157, 1245,
1997.
Navitie, 2356.
Neagar, lands of, Orkney, 1836.
Nearhouse (Nearhous), lands of, Orkney, 1836. <S'ee
also Netherhow.
Neaton, see Newton, near Edinburgh.
Neilstoun, Cromarty (?), 2356.
Nenthorn (Nautharne), lands of, Berwickshire,
2U0, 1045, 1974, 2292, 2380, 2381, 2455,
3027, 3097 ; and mill, 2582, 2590, 2591,
2610, 2647-50, 271416, 2732; territory of,
1292, 1532, 2G05, 2699.
parish of, Berwick, 2465, 2647, 2648.
Nesbit, Over and Nether, lands of, Roxburgh,
1164.
Nesbits, lands of, Berwick, 1974.
Ness, Avater of, 1471.
Netheriield of Poivis, lands of, Clackmannanshire,
904.
Netherhalhill, lands of, Clackmannan, 2686.
Netherhill, in Beith, Ayrshire, 704.
Netherhow, lands of, or Nearhouse, Orkney,
1836.
Nether Mains, lands of, called ' Burnesyde,' Dal-
zell, Lanark, 1796.
Nethertoun, ' Murrie Riga ' of, Arbuthnot, For-
farshire, 1658.
Netherwood, in Kylesmure, Ayrshire, 792, 1503-
150.5, 1940, 1944.
lands of, Renfrew, 5S3.
New Abbej', barony of, Kirkcudbright, 1288,
1302 ; alias Sweetheart, lands and abbacy of,
2254. See also Lochkindeloch and Sweet-
heart.
corn-mill of, 1302, 2521.
place of, 1302.
parish of, 3320.
Newark, lands and baronj' of, Kirkcudbright,
3085.
barony of, Renfrew, 2387, 2388.
(' New-werke'), in Selkirkshire, 122.
Newbattle (Newbotle, Newbothil, Newbottill),
abbey, monastery, or place of, 568, 699, 838,
899, 931, 938, 1008, 1078, 1085, 1143, 1202,
1406, 2184. 2200, 2642.
barony of, in Midlothian, 1008, 1065, 1085,
2184, 2200 ; lordship of, 850, 1085, 2050,
2119; regality of, 1202.
bridge of, 2050.
lanils and barony of, in Berw^ickshire, 1974.
Newbek, burn of, Dumfriesshire, 2222.
Newbie, Dumfriesshire, 2222.
Ncwbigging, Forfar, 1647.
(Newbiging) near Musselburgh, 1269, 1558,
1561.
Newbridge, lands of, inRestalrig, Edinburghshire,
3161.
Newburgh, town of, Fife, 2275.
Newburn, parish of, Fife, 912.
Newcastle-on-Tyne, 42, 45, 49, 51, 52, 53, 58,
190, 2090.
'Calcros' in, 58.
church of All Saints in, 58.
New Grange, lands of, Fife, 1282.
Newgrange, lands of, Forfarshire, 859, 1647.
Newhall, alia,i Finlaws, lands of, Roxburgh,
1164.
Newhaven (Newheavin, Newhewyn), Our Lady's
Grace, seaport of, lands and port of, Edin-
burgh, 614, 616, 1933, 1980, 3060.
links of, 1933, 3060.
Newhill (Nevhill, Ncwhil), lands of, Ayrshire, 105,
139.
Newlandheads, lands of, Forfar, 3014.
Newlands, lands of, Ayrshire, 197.
lands of, Kilmaurs, 599, 1810.
lauds of, Kirkcudbright, 408.
barony of, Peeblesshire, 737, 938.
parish of, Peeblesshire, 938.
lands of, Ross, 2422.
lands of, Stirling, 2953.
Newliston, lands of, Linlithgowshire, 817, 1900.
place of, 941, 1148, 2761,
Nether, house of, 940.
lauds of, Linlithgow, 385, 393, 480,
561, 940, 1898.
Overtouu of, lands of, 941, 942, 1898.
Upper (Over), lands of, Linlithgow, 393,
405, 421.
Newmarket, hamlet of, Cambridgeshire, 1562,
1505, 1738, 1802.
Newmiln, the, Cromarty, 3217.
Newmilns (Newmyllis, NewmyUs, Newmylns,
Newmylnes), town of, Ayrshire, 390, 1178,
1210, 1595, 192.3, 2415, 2693, 2746, 2952.
New Skar, Dumfries, 2222.
Newtibber (Newtybber), lands and barony of,
Forfar, 1663, 1782, 2004, 2669, 2755.
Newton (Newtoune), kirk of the [Newton-Airds,
Ireland], 1582.
castle of [Newton of Ayr], 2324.
Newton (Neaton, Neatoun), kirk of, near Edin-
burgh, 2312.
(Newtoun) lands of, Ayrshire, 791.
lands of, parish of Crail, Fifeshire, 894,
1319.
lands of, Forfar, 1663.
lands and mill of, Forfar, 2624.
lands of, Kirkcudbright, 1757.
in Glendale, Northumberland, 9, 21, 23, 25,
34, 53, 63, 76, 77, 78, 79, 400, 401.
East, alias Kirknewton, town and lands of,
Northumberland, 2090, 2432, 2438. See also
Kirknewton.
Great, hospital of, Northumberland, 9, 11.
Wester, in Gleud,->le, 31, 33-35, 38, 41, 00,
63, 73, 75, 76, 78, 79, 312, 2090, 2429,
2432.
Kirk, see Kirknewton.
lands of, Perthshire, 1287.
Roxburghshire, 2743, 3097.
102.S
CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS
Newton, Easter, lauils of, Renfrew, 583.
Wester, lauds of, Renfrew, 583.
Easter, lands of, Fifeshire, 1723.
. Over, lands of, Ayr, 2425.
Newton Grange, near Newbattle, 1085, 140C.
Kewton-Rirea, lands of, Fife, 3314.
Newton-wood [Duohal], Renfrewshire, lands of,
525, 583, 2388.
Newtyle (Newtile, Newtyld), kirktown of, 260.
Niddry (Nudry), village of, Edinburgh, 1377.
(Niddrie) West, lands of, Linlithgow, 393,
3307.
Niddry-Marisclial (Niddrie Merschell, Nudry
Marshall), Midlothian, 1428, 1455, 1731,
1829.
Nigg (Nig), church of, Ross-shire, 1779.
Girnel of, house called, Ross-shire, 1779.
Nigg, parish of, Ross-shire, 411.
Nine-maiden (Nynniaidin), well, boundary of
Arnbathie, 410.
Ninewells, place of, Berwickshire, 018.
Nirone, Island, Colonaay, 2845.
Nith, river, 1043, 1755, 1758, 1784, 2521, 3036.
Nithsdale, sherifl'dom of, 145.
Nittingshill (Nutishill), lands of, Renfrew, 583.
Noltlaws, lands of, Midlothian, 3058.
Noltraieks, lands of, Dalkeith, 3059.
Nook (' Le Snvke '), in East Lothian, 250.
Norham (Norhame), castle of, 2SG ; liberties of,
1531 ; manor of , 2U90.
west ford of, 2528.
Northampton, county of, England, 2937.
North Berwick (Northt Bervyk), burgh of, 113,
114, 323, 326, 569, 661, 664, 1164, 1193,
1325, 1607, 1611, 2320.
Law, 113.
marches of lands near, 113.
mill near, 113.
mill-burn near, 113.
market cross of, 1 323.
'Crocegait' in, 661, 664, 799 ; Cross Street,
799 ; Cross Wynd, 323, 326.
the Grange in, 326.
Market Cross Street, 1607.
common of, 1325.
monastery of, 619.
parish kirk of, 114, 1164.
North Croft, lands of, Coldingham, 634.
North Esk, river, Midlothian, 2332.
Northfield, lands of, Berwickshire, 956, 1030,
1371, 2722.
village of, 2651.
North Loch, see. Edinburgh.
Northumberland, county of, 23, 24, 25, 28, 30, 49,
57, 146, 205-208, 286, 400, 401, 427, 447,
694,982-984,987, 1050, 1051, 1108, 1183,
1194, 1213, 1219, 1419, 1978, 1979, 2090,
2092, 2399, 2429, 2430, 2483, 2924, 2943,
3117.
Nosz, lands of, Caithness, 538.
Nottingham, England, 2315.
(Nottinghame) lands of, Fifeshire, 2863.
Nunbank, lands of, Berwick, 2481.
Nunbellie, lands of, Kirkcudbright, 2783.
Nung.ate (Nungait), near Haddington, 726, 1398,
1759.
Nunraw or Whitec.tstle, ILaddingtonshire, 722.
Nydie (Nyde), lands of, Fife, 783, 925.
Newtown of, 783, 925.
O.VTTER, lands of, Dumbarton, 3052, 3053.
Ochiltree (Uchiltrie), barony and Lands of, Ayr-
shire, 2843 ; place of, 1815.
parish of, Ayrshire, 2045, 3156, 3174,
3277.
Old Duok, or Black burn, burn of, Cromarty,
3217.
Oldhamstocks (Auldhamstocks, Auldhamstokkis),
barony of, 728.
rectory of, 766, 774.
village of, 766, 774.
kirklands of, Berwickshire, 774.
' the Personis Moss ' of, 774.
Old Listen (Auld Listen), barony and lands of,
Linlithgow, 393, 506, 561.
Oldynie, burn of, Crom.artj-, 3217.
lands of, Easter and Wester, Cromarty,
3217.
Omachie, Forfarshire, 3014.
Oneliehe Buchtis, Berwickshire, 81.
Oransay (Olonsay), isle and lands of, Argyll,
2561, 2845, 28G0.
priory of, lands of the, Argyllshire, 1604.
Orchard (Orchaird, Orcheard), lands of, in Dud-
diugston, Edinburgh, 1274, 1433, 1440.
(Orchyaird) Old, lands of, Kelso, 2607.
Orchartoun, lands of, Kincardineshire, 1551.
Ordis, meadow called, Perthshire ; also wood of,
840.
Orkney, bishopric of, 2611, 2817.
cathedral kirk of, preliendary of St. Kath-
erine in, and St. Salvator's chaplainry in,
2233.
diocese and earldom of, 2948.
shire of, 1836, 1837, 1963, 1986, 2047,
2064, 2077, 2137, 2205, 2233, 2505, 2611,
2948.
Ormestoun, lands of, Fife, 1992.
Orrock (Orrok), lands of, Fife, 546.
Orton (Urtane, Urten), lands of [Easter and
Wester], in Rothes, 2192, 2413, 2971.
place of, 2192.
Orwell, place of, 1860.
Our Lady's grace, seaport of, alian Newhaven,
1980. See Newhaven.
Outcraig, fishing of, Ayrshire, 1267.
Outriddings (Outroddings), lands of, Ayr, 2100,
2196.
Overajrish, a/t'a.f .iErish, lands of, Wigton, 2983.
Overgrange, lands of, Fifeshire, 912.
Overhalhill, lauds of, Clackmannan, 2080.
Overhouden, lands of, Berwick, 3100.
Over Linkis, lands of, Fife, 3314.
Overtoun [in Torbolton], Ayrshire, 108.
Over-wood, lands of, Renfrew, 583.
Ovirbie, in Stronsay, Orkney, 2064.
Ovirbuster, lands of, Orkney, 1836.
Owne, lands of, Inverness, 2338.
Oxgang, in Lenzic, 1689.
Oxton (Ugston, Ugstoun), lands of, Berwickshire,
2587 ; territory of, 3304.
INDEX OF TLACES
1029
Paisley, abbey or mouasteiy of, G39, 2307,
2559, 2502.
barony of, 2303.
burgh of, Renfrew, 039, 1432, 1487, 1604,
1971, 2298, 2370, 2437, 2440, 2441, 2450,
2458, 2504, 2512, 2515, 2508, 2645.
Biirngait, or St. Mirren'n Wynd, 1432,
2370, 2504, 2512,2513.
High Street, 2504.
■ parish of, Renfrew, 2382, 2397, 2440.
regality of, 2386, 2645.
Seidhill, and Seidliill Imrn or Corsflat, at,
2480.
Palace (Palas), lands of, iMonkland, Lanark, 3325.
Palmoddie, lands of, Ayrshire, 2811).
Ralston, in Northumberland, 20.
Fanmure, barony of, Forfar, 2004.
Paplay Mainland, parish of, Orkney, 2611.
Papple (Popil), East Lothian, 22, 153.
Paris, city of, 259, 2383.
The 'Chastelet' in, 259.
The ' Palais' in, 259.
Parkfeild, lands of, Clackmannan, 2CSG.
Parkfuird, lands of, Ro.xburgh, 2811.
Parkheid, lands of, Lanarkshire, 1796.
Parkwood, lands of, Perthshire, 840.
Parton, parish of, Kirkcudbright, 2690.
Pascaris (Pesceris), lands of, Coldingham, 634.
Pasche Muir, lands of, Renfrew, 2197.
Paston, lands of, Northumberland, 982.
Pautounstoun (Pawtounstoun), lands of, Ayrshire,
1883, 1968.
Pearsie (Perse, Persy), Easter, lands of, Forfar,
360, 723, 929.
Middle, or Balgray (Bagraw, Bowgray), 362,
698, 703, 723.
— Wester, 361, 72.3, 884, 1053.
Mur, lands of, 929.
Pectaraty, see Pitcaritj-.
Peddarcrag (Petercraig, Pietercraige), lands of,
H.iddington, 388, 2876, 2965.
Pedynj-aird, l.auds of, Ayrshire, 2120.
Peebles, burgh of, 2859.
sheriffdom of, 737, 838, 938, 1439, 2313.
Peibles ford, Forfar, 1047.
lands and cot-town of, Forfarshire, 1647.
Pencaitland, church and parish of, 1077.
Pendreicb, lauds of [near Dalkeith], 1008, 2642.
Penicuik, parish of, 3109.
Pennersanghs (Penersax), lands of, in Annandale,
109.
mansion-house of, 109.
I'enninghame, parish of, Wigton, 1852.
Pentland Hills, 2855.
Perislawis, lands of, Roxburgh, 245.
Perk, Little, lands of, Kirkcudbright, 772.
Pernie, lands of, Perth, 3181.
Persounsyd, lands of, Aj'r, 22SS.
Perth, biirgh of, 107, 151, 243, 650, 651, 777,
959, 1503, 1587, 1949, 1981, 2010, 2043,
2079, 2080, 2132, 2237, 2431, 2494, 2509,
2618, 3095, 3105, 3152, 3216, 3245, 3269.
' C'astelgawylbrig ' in, 243.
' Curfourraw ' in, 243.
parish church of, 151 ; altar of Virgin there,
151.
Perth, South Street of, 2079, 2081.
Tolbooth of, 958.
sheriffdom of, 151, 189, 258, 277, 451, 456,
460, 510, 606, 025, 782, 803, 837, 840, 843,
851, 861, 80.3, 881, 891, 892, 890, 9,30, 958,
970, 973, 1021, 1041, 1008, 1091, 1119, 11.52,
1154, 1172, 12(17, 1223, 125], 1282, 1287,
1304, 1309, 1312, 1320, 1540, 1503, 1587-
89, 1003, 1070, 1071, 1091, 1092, 1697, 1746,
1752, 1782, 1949, 1981, 2009, 204.3, 2051,
2132, 2165, 2221, 2272, 2.376, 2417, 2426,
2444, 2446, 2490, 2494, 2538, 2565, 2566,
2569, 2.576, 27.50, 2770, 2787, 2791, 2814,
2957, 2999, 3023, 3095, 3105, 3127, 3144,
3168, 3181.
Pervez, Fl.anders, 2877.
Pet t'arryd}', lands of, see Pitcarity.
Petcow, lauds of, Aberdeenshire, 2404, 2409,
2577.
Petercraig (Pietercraige), see Peddarcrag.
Peterhead, parish of, 2921.
'Pethisburn,' The, East Lothian, 774.
Petmaddy (Pitmedy), lands of, Perthshire, 837,
896.
Petollin, see Pittowie.
' Petreis qnoy,' lands of, Orkney, 1986.
Petrels towmall, lands of, Orkney, 1986.
Petteinpene, town and lauds of, Forfarshire,
1031.
Petticomnioun, lands of, Perthshire, 1119.
Phairniehirst, land of, .Stow, Jlidlothian, 1571.
Phasdo, lands of, Kincardineshire, 1551.
Philadelphia, U.S.A., 3244.
Philliesyd, lands of, Edinburghshire, 2248.
Philjistoun (Philpston), lands of, Linlithgowshire,
352.
tenement of, Linlithgow, 96.
Pilflat, lands of, Edinburghshire, 2119.
Pilmuir, Clackmannan, 2686.
(Pilmor, Pilmure) lands of, Midlothian, 149,
150.
Pinkertoun, lands of, Haddington, 2622.
Pirne, lands of. Stow, Jlidlothi.an, 1139, 2481.
Pitbachlie, lands of, Fife, 2198.
Pitcairn ( I'itcarne), lands of, in Fife, 223.
place of, 223, 1543.
Pitcarity (Pectaraty, Pet Carrydy), lands of, in
Forfar, 229, 1150.
Pitcarmik, lands and place of, Perthshire, 1981.
Pitcorthie (Pethcorthin), moor of, 8.
Pitlirrane, hands of, Fifeshire, 1037, 1741.
Pitfirrane Myre, 1037.
Pitfoldane, lands of [Over and Nether], Perth-
shire, 2787.
Pitgobcr, Eistertoun of, lands of, Perthshire, 843,
887, 1670.
hill of, called Cornhill, 843, 1670.
called Oersehill, 843.
Pitlethie. lands of, Fife, 3015.
Pitluver. lands of, Fifeshire, 1037.
Pitm.adutliie, 2393.
Pitmo.in, lands of, Inverness, 3200.
Pitnepie, town and lands of, Forfar, 1782.
Pitreavie, lands and l)ar(iny of, Fife, 3033.
Pitscottie, E.-vster, lands of, Fife, 3089.
Pitskclly, hinds of, Kincardine, 690.
1030
CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS
Pittarlie, Furfar, 22l:i.
Pittarrow, lands of, KiuearJiue, 2536.
Pittendreich, lands of, Perthsliire, 2009.
Pitteuweem, Fifeshire, 1925.
(Pittinweymi) baronj- and lordship of, Fife,
3314 ; lands of, 1282 ; tenandry of, 1282.
mill town of, 1282.
priory or place of, Fife, 391, 1282.
Pittlesheugh (Pittelsheucli, Pittellsheuch, Pittil-
seuch, Pittillishoiicli, Pittillisseucb, Pittil-
sheiich, Pittillseiich, Pytlisliuehe, Spittillis-
heuch), lands of, in lierwicUsliire, Si, 628,
G29, 637, 1136, 119G, 1197, 1408, 1409,
1412, U13, 1490, 1491, 1519-21, 1523, 1524,
1823-25, 1870, 1880, 1SS9, 1890, 1901, 2117,
2498, 2594, 2G04.
Pittilln, lands of, Fife, 1374.
Pittinskene (Pittenskeine), lands of, Clackmannan,
1910, 2686.
Pittotter, lands of, Fife, 1282.
Pittowie (Petollin), lands of, Fife, 2, 1838.
Pituersie, lands of, Perthshire, 2043.
Placet, Essex, England, 960.
Plean (Plain), barony of, Stirling, 3180.
Plenderleath (I'reiiderleith), lands of, Roxburgh-
shire, 1000, 2688.
Plewlaudhill, lands of, Haddington, 767, 885,
2171, 2180, 2420.
Plewland, lands of, in Haddington, 499.
lands of, Maxton, lloxb\irghshire, 2743, 3097-
Plewlands, Nether, lands of, near Edinburgh,
2834.
lands of, Berwickshire, C28, 1490, 2250:
Easter and Wester, 2498, 2014, 2802.
Nether, lands of, Berwick, 2604.
Over, alias Greenbanks, lands of, near Edin-
burgh, 2834.
lands of, Perthshire, 1663, 1782, 2326.
lands of, Ancrum, Eoxburgshire, 1164.
Polben, or Polleben, a rivulet in Galloway, 46.
Polcageri, a rivulet in G.illoway, 40.
Polcormyle, a rivulet in Gallowaj", 46.
Polcrc, in Galloway, 46.
Polcrofresk, a rivulet in Galloway, 46.
Pollechan, rivulet in Galloway, 40.
Polmood, barony of, Stirlingshire, 2953.
Polquharne (Polquhairu), lauds of, Ayrshire, 94,
136, 599.
Polster, a water in Galloway, 46.
Polstru.son, a water there, 46.
Poltirernet, in Northumberland, 49.
Polwarth (Pohvart, Polnorth), lands of, Berwick-
shire, 262, 515, 2528.
Ponderlaw, lands of, near Arbroath, 696, 712,
713.
Ponderlawfield, lands of, Forfarshire, 1005.
Popil, see Papple.
Port, or Port of Inchmahome, parish of, Perth-
shire, 881, 2272, 2444, 2446, 2770, 2814.
Porterland, lands of, Clackmannanshire, 904.
(Portarland) lands of, Kirkcudbright, 408.
Portmoak, lands of, Kinross, 2884.
moss of, Kinross, 3258.
parish of, Kinross, 2884, 3258.
Portmoholmock, Ross-shire, 2773.
Portnellan, lands of, Perth, 2494, 2566.
Potento [Cai'dean], place of, 2598.
Pottercroft, lands of, Beiwickshire, 1386.
'Potterraw' [locality not defined], 1362.
I'owburn, the, iie.ar Edinburgh, 557, 1131, 1719.
I'oweskar, Dumfries, 2222.
Powis (Powhousc, Pullis), lands of, 505, 686, 687,
711,904, 1010, 1(122, 1026, 1027, 1101, 1188,
1281, 1427, 1466, IGOl, 1680, 1787, 1791,
1929, 1998, 2032, 2033, 2211, 2.325.
Mains of, 1568.
Netherfield of, Clackmannan, 1427, 1568.
Over Third of, 904.
place of, Stirling, 2508.
Po« is of C'ambuskcnnotb, lands of, Clackmannan,
1330, 1331.
Powmill, mill of, Kinross-shire, 2884, 3258.
Powsydc, lauds of, Kircudbright, 2783.
Prenderguest (Piandcrgaist), lands of, Berwick,
1305.
Prentatoun, lands of. Stow, Midlothian, 1571.
Preston, U-ind.s and barony of, Haddington, 2340,
2305 ; lordship of, 1338.
Preston (Prestoun), in Gallow.ay, 46.
manor of, Northumberland, 2943.
Little, lands of, Midlothian, 764, 1279.
Mill, 764.
Prestongrange, place of, 2135.
Prestonpans (Salt Preston), 569, 856, 2346, 2365.
lands and barony of, 2346.
' Nether Schot ' of, 2365.
' Quhyte Sink ' of, 2365.
Prestwick "(Prestwik, Prestwyk), Ayrshire, 2623.
Muthill (or Moothill) of, 549.
Priestdykes, lands of, Dumfries, 2222.
Priestmill (Breistmill, Brestmill), lands of, Lin-
lithgow, 393, 941.
Princathos, lands of. Stow, Midlothian, 1279.
Printonan (Brentonane), burn of, Berwickshire,
81.
Priornieadows (I'riour-medois), lands of, Roxburgh,
1164.
Prosen (Prossen, Prossin, Prossyn), Glen-, lands of,
229, 284 ; forest of, 1150.
water of, 1084.
Pyhilles, lands of, Dumfries, 2222.
Pypewellheid, lands of Roxburgh, 2G07.
Pypewellfoot, lands of, Roxburgh, 2607.
Qaghinhacer (?) or ' Stinchandemure,' in Fife, 8.
Quarry Pits (Quarrellpyttis), near Haddington,
726.
Q\ihcatwatter, .s-cc Whitewater.
' Quheitfeild,' chajjlainry of, see Whitefield.
' Quhissilberrie,' manor of, see Whistleberry.
Quhitbie, in England, see Whitby.
Quhitcastell, see Whitecastle.
Quhitchester, see Whitchester.
Quhitrigs (Quhytrigs), lands of, see Whiteriggs.
Quhytcroft, see Whitecroft.
Quhythanch, lands of, see Whitehaugh.
Quhytleyis, lands of, see Whitelees.
Quhytscheth, lands of, Forfar, 317.
Quhytsyd-rige, moor of, Stirling, 2953.
Quiltis, lands of, Perthshire, 1663 [where it is
written as part of Rait-quhOlies] ; 1782,
2326.
INDEX OF PLACES
1031
Quotquot (Cowtcoit), Peeblesshire, 83S.
Quoyliaruitts, lands of, Orkney, 2611.
Quiiybora, lands of, .Stronsay, \ti>02.
Quoygarth, lands of, Orkney, 2U64, '2137, 2205.
Quoygrane (Quoygraine), lauds of Orkney, 20G4,
21 ST, 2205.
Quoykyndnes, lands of, Stronsay, 2502.
Quyetstane, land.s of, Caithness, 538.
Qwyltnes, see Coltuess.
Qwyukirstanys, see Charterhall.
Rackwick, in Westray, Orkney, 2205.
Rawburn (Raburn), lands of, Berwickshire, 1061 ;
Skarlaw qnarter of, lUGl.
Water, luGl.
Eaehills (Raliil), lands of, Dumfriesshire, 129,
145.
Rahallo, lands of, Perthshire, 4U7.
Raigraore, lands of, Inverness, 2956.
Rainrig, lands of, Berwickshire, 2528, probably
Ramrig.
Rait, O.xcngait of, lands of, Perthshire, 2326.
Raitquhillies, lauds of, I'ortlishire, 1C63. [So iu
original writ, but should apparently read
'Rait, (juhilts,' see next entry.]
Baits {Raitt, Rcate, Reats, Reatt), lands of
[Ea.ster, Middle, and Wester], Inverness-
shire, 2229, 2230, 2644, 2726, 2730, 2731.
Raitt, lands of, Perthshire, 1663 (?), 1782.
Ramhotliie, lands of, Fife, 3314.
Raraoyle (Cramwyll, Ramuill, Ramwyll), lands
of, Perthshire, 1691, 1692, 2508.
Ramsays Forthar (Ramsayis Forther, Ramsays
Forthir), lands of, Fifeshire, 1177, 1888,
2063, 2097 i Mains of, 1970. See also
Forthar.
Randellis-Craigis, lands of, Fifeshire, 1037.
Randeraton (Riindelstoun), lands of, Fife, 504,
524, 675, 894, 1319, 1569; place of, 524,
1224, 1319.
Ranfurly (Ramforle, Ranfarule, Ranfurlie)-Cun-
ningham, lauds and barony of, Renfrew, 94,
586, 2456, 2659.
Rankeillour (Rankclour), Over (Upper), 1128.
Ranpatrik, lands of, Dumfries, 2222.
Rany, Ranye, Reanie, see Rhynie.
Raperlaw, lauds of, Roxburgh, 1164.
Rarichies (Rorechis), lands of, Ross-shire, 495,
2753 ; wards of, 1685.
Rashiehill (Raschehill), lands of, Perthshire, 1291.
See Letgreen, Easter.
Rathillet, lands, mill, and Mill Dene of, Fife,
1612.
Ratho, commonty of, Midlothian, 882 ; mill
me.adow of, 882 ; territory of, 882.
parish of, 882, 2476.
place of, 2334, 2476.
Rathobyres (Rathobyris), lands of, or Abthane,
.529.
Rathry, Isle of, in Ireland, 933.
Ratonraw, lands of, Perthshire, 2272.
Rattray, barony of, Perthshire, 2669.
Kirktou of, 1746.
Reay, parish of, Caithness, 682, 2603, 3196.
Reddelstoun (Redelstoune), lands of, Ayrshire,
340, 913.
Redding (Reding), lands of, Stirlingshire. See
also West (luartcr, 707, 886, 914, 2953 ;
moor of, 2953.
Redding-rig, moor of, Stirling, 2953.
Reddornye, lands of, Fife, 1997.
Redgorton (Pvothgorthewen), church of, 6.
Redhall {Kedehall, Reidhull), lands and barony
of, Midlothian, 94, 149, 188, 382, 1273,
2096, 2621, 2638, 271.3, 2835, 2920, 3063;
place of, 1485, 14S9.
Redpath (Reidpeth), town and lands of, Berwick,
2175, 2240.
Refad, croft of, Stranraer, 2872.
Redford (Reidfoord), town and lands of, Kin-
cardine, 2936.
Redhall (Reidhall), in Coldingh.-vm, 1655.
Redheugh (Keidheuch), lands of, Midlothian,
1273.
Redhouse (Reidhouse), lands of. East Lothian,
1872. Cf. Redspittell.
Redmyre (Reidniyre), lands of, Fife, 3314.
Redspittal (Reidspittell), lands of, Haddington,
1866, 1868, 1872, 1878. Cy. Redhouse.
Easter, lands of, 1872.
Reiss (Reise), lands of, Caithness, 160, 235.
Remistouu, Lauds and barony of, Ayrshire, 1729,
1785, 1793.
Remystoun, mill of, [parish of Sorbie] Wigton-
shire, 408.
Renfrew, bailiary of, 916, 1914.
barony of, 810, 1004, 1272, 1681, 1780,
1971, 2025, 2082, 2161, 2382, 2441.
sheriffdom of. 94, 164, 232, 236, 263, 342,
366, 409, 500-502, 520, 525, 593, 636, 674,
685, 689, 697, 714, 721, 773, 779, 810, 916,
1059, 1272, 1294, 1307,
1490, 1633, 1681, \SQ\,
1848,
2082,
2397,
2622,
937, 1004,
1370, 1380,
1711,
1971,
1918, 1955,
2101, 2161,
2401,
2638,
2437,
2645,
1956,
2197,
2440,
2659,
Wigtonshire, 408
1058,
1389,
1712, 1780,
2025, 2031,
2241, 2334, 2382,
2441, 2456, 2479,
2672, 2986, 3324.
Rennystoun, or Lochtoun,
[Glassertou p.arish].
Renton, lands and barony of, Berwick, 2931.
Renton ford (Rentoun furde), boundary of, East
Lumsden, 634.
Rescobie (Uoscobv), barony and lordship of,
Forfarshire, 512, 910, 1977, 1982, 2005,
2213, 2326, 2664; regality of, 1031.
Restalrig, barony of, 566, 616, 985, 999, 1112,
. 1167, 2126, 2248, 2281, 2470, 3161 : manor
of, 1116, 3161.
meadow of, 3161.
Restennet (Restenneth), barony of, Forfar, 2216,
2266, 2280, 2306.
Reston (Restoun), East, lands of, Berwick, 1894;
place of, 1386, 1541, 16.55.
West, lands of, Berwickshire, 1305, 1580,
2931; place of, 1305, 1748.
mains of, 2104, 3041.
Reuedcn, East Lothian, 22.
Reuedenespeth, there, 22.
Rey Strother, lands of, Northumberland, 2090.
lihynd (Rindis), lands of, Easter and Wester,
Perthshire, 1282.
1032
CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS
Ehynie (Rainies, Raines, Eany, Eanye, Reanie),
Little, davoch of, Fearn, Ross-shire, 935 ;
lands of, 949, 1.544, 2433, 2436; Rany
Meikle, 878 ; Ranies, 2753 ; moss of, 2753.
Riccarton (Uiccartoun, Rickarton, Rychartoun),
barouy of, Ayrshire, 2007 ; place of, 728,
1102, 1103.
church of, 2268.
parish of, Ayr, 2694.
Richard's Inche, lands of, Fife, 1992.
Richmond, earldom of, 84.
Richorue, Little, lands of, Kirkcudbright, 2133,
2134.
Rickelside (Rickelsyde, Rickilsyde, Rikkilsyde),
burn of, Berwickshire, 1776.
lands of, 1474, 2224, 2242.
Kiddell's Croft, Aberdeenshire, 850.
Riechraggan, lands of, Inverness, 2789.
Riggings, lands of, Banffshire, 2510.
Rires, Fifeshire, 3314.
Roehsoles (Rouchsolis), Lanarkshire, 568.
Rochsolloch (Rochsalloch), lands of, Lanark, 3242.
Rockhallhead (Rokelheid), lauds of, Dumfries,
2214.
Rodnop head, Orkney, 2233.
Roisnes, lands of, Orkney, 2611.
Rollandstoun, see Roweston.
Rome, city of, 142, 402, 411, 421, 426, 584, 663,
3313.
Ronhill (Roinhill, Ronehill), lands of, Ayrshire,
472-475, 1138, 1141, 1266, 1268, 1819, 2189,
2194.
Roodlands (Rudelands, Ruidlands), lands of, near
Haddington, 1915, 2121, 2523.
Rorow, lands of, Perthshire, 2406.
Ros, lands of, Berwickshire, 1452.
Kosabrightie, Cromarty, 3217.
Roscarn, lands of, see Ross.
Roscobie (Rescobe, Rescoby), lands of, Fifeshire,
912, 975, 986.
Eosehall, barony of, Lanark, 3325.
Roseneath (Rosneth), Isle of, Dumbartonshire,
543.
Eoslin, barony of, 466.
College Kirk of, 142.
place of, 142.
Ross, or Roscarn, lands of, Perth, 3144.
Ross, Chanonry of, 1290.
diocese of, 411, 1622, 1779, 1896,
2340, 2346, 2667, 2738, 2745, 2772,
2862, 2904, 2932, 2988.
earldom of, 1685, 2393, 2422, 2753,
3281.
sheriffdom of, 878, 1170, 1296, 2422, 2433^
2463, 2540, 2553, 2619, 2636, 2658,
2717, 2720, 2738, 2745, 2753, 2773,
3217.
Rosmarkie, 274.5.
Rossie, lands and barony of, Forfar, 2661-66,
2669, 2679.
East and West Mains of, 2664.
Milltoun of, 2664.
' HoU Mylne ' of, 2664.
Westertown of, 2664.
Rosyth (Rossyth), barony of, 671, 1291, 1588,
2762, 303.S.
2159,
2773,
3253,
2668,
2932,
Rosyth, Hilton of, 1589.
Mains of, 671.
Rotberrie, in England, 1840.
Rothes, barony of, Elgin and Forres, 2192, 2413 ;
lordshiji of, 2071.
parish of, 2413.
Rothesay, town of, Bute, 2556 ; courthouse or
tolbooth of, 422.
Rothiesholm (Rothisholm), lands of, Orkney, 1836,
2233, 2235, 2502, 2505, 2948; links of,
2233.
Rothmell (Rotmell), lands of, Perthshire, 807,
946, 1092.
Rottenraw, burgh of, 2755, 2762.
ilottinburn, stream of, Ayrshire, 1593.
Rottindub, lands of, Berwick, 2029.
Rougbcleuch (Uouchcleuch, Ruchcluch) Burn,
Perthshire, 843, 1670.
Roughdyke (Rouchdyik), or Dalsangan, lands of,
Ayrshire, 1595, 1883.
Roughrig (Kouclirig), standing stone in, boundary
of Blainslie, 569.
Roughwood (Kuchwood), lands of, Ayrshire, 691.
Rowantreehill (Rowntreehill, Rowntrehill, Rown-
triehill). East, lands of, Renfrew, 236, 586,
2197, 2437, 2672.
West, lauds of, 236, 2197, 2437, 2672.
Rowcastell, lands of, Roxburgh, 1164.
Rowcbelawsyke, Roxburghshire, 1527.
Roweston (Rollandston), in Berwickshire, 81.
Roxburgh, barony of, 2572, 2743, 2744 ; balliary
of, 2688.
sheriffdom of, 94, 122, 288, 569, 670, 857,
888, 909, 1000, 1126, 1164, 1206, 1332,
1439, 1454, 1527, 1590, 1714, 1999, 2013,
2036, 21.55, 2.'?01, 231.3, 24,54, 2482, 2572,
2607, 27.32, 2744, 2811, 2981, 3007.
Royston (Roystoun), England, 1690, 2861.
Ruinacraig (Rufnacrag), in Strathyre, Perthshire,
151.
Ruives (Ruifiis), kirk gate, Forfarshire, 1647 ;
market gate, 1647.
Rulewood (Roulwode, Roulwood), Little, lands of,
Roxburgh, 144, 888.
Rumbleton (Rummelton), lands of, Berwickshire,
2498.
Rumbletonlaw (Rummelton law), lands of, Ber-
wick, 1573.
Rumgally, lands of, Fife, 246.
Rutherford's lands, Roxburghshire, 2732.
Rutherglen, burgh of, 1482, 1507, 1553, 2056,
2297, 2613.
church and manse of, 2613.
parish of, 2613.
lands in burgh of, called —
The Flush, 1482.
The Flotteris, 1482.
Ruthven (Ruthen), in Ba<lenoch, Inverness, 2789,
3106 ; Mains of, 2730.
(Rothvennis) barony of, Forfar, 673, 738,
741, 1579, 1904.
cot-town of, Forfarshire, 738.
Mains of, Forfarshire, 673, 738, 785, 1579.
mill and mill town of, Forfarshire, 741.
place of, Forfar, 785, 2209.
. water of, Perth, 3181.
INDEX OF PLACES
1033
Ruthvens, Brigton of, lands of, Forfar, 1904.
Kuthwell, barony and lands of, Dumfries, 2222.
Ruttok, wood of, in Ulendale, 11, 41, SO.
Ry croft, lands of, in the burgh haugh of Inner-
bervie, Kincardineshire, 860, 1749.
Kyden (Reydeu, Riding, Rydene, Ryding), lands
of, AJonkland, Lanarkshire, 568, 1202, 3325.
(Redding) mure, lands of, 568, 699, 898,
1078; common, 2.304.
Ryelands (Kylandis), lands of, Strathavon, 164.
Ryellie, lands of, Fife, 2495.
Rykelbeid lands, near Coldingham, 2528.
Rynnes Well, Kincardineshire, 1551.
Ryslaw, lands of, Berwickshire, 1714, 2514.
Rystible, lands of, Haddington, 1871, 1877.
St. Andrews, city of, 115, 167, 174, 181, 184,
186, 187, 194, 199, 240, 26.5, 266, 305, 329,
331, 368, 420, 468, 4G9, 494, 512, 623, 656,
666, 674, 771, 809, Sl3, 816, 841, 846, 849,
868, 871, 887, 894, 934, 943, 1001, 1005,
1012, 1031, 1071, 1082, 1094, 1148, 1246,
1277, 1278, 130.3, 1306, 1588, 1705, 1982,
2125, 2208, 2219, 2363, 2934, 3160, 3191,
3314.
Argill [Street?] in, 846.
cathedral church of, 15, 154.
officials' court of, 15.
church of St. Mary, 15, 370; chapel-royal
of St. Mary Virgin, 943.
parish church of, 368, 582, 666, 672, 771,
1246, 1277 ; Trinity Church, 2786.
aisle of St. John the Evangelist in,
582.
St. Bartholomew's altar in, 666.
St. Ninian's altar in, 666.
altar of St. Duthac in, 420.
church of St. Salvator in, 223, 846.
college of St. Salvator in, 368.
'Kow wj-nd' in, 656, 2219.
Links (Lynkis) of, 656, 2219.
Logy's Wynd in, 248.
Market Street in, 248, 656, 2934.
North gate or North street in, 199, 331,
656, 849, 2719.
' Ratonraw ' in, 194.
Southgate or South Street of, 157, 167, 181,
187, 248,420.
' Wyndmyll hyll ' at, 656.
abbey of,"809,"873.
dioce'se of, 15, 82, 88, 97, 110, 142, 148,
150, 153, 157, 160, 165, 175, 176, 180, 182.
187, 188, 194, 199-203. 212, 214, 217, 222,
223, 227, 229, 231, 238, 242, 264, 269, 271,
277, 278, 280, 284, 291, 29.3, 297, 299-301,
308, 313, 315, 316, 326, 327, 330, 335, 344,
356, 363, 364, 370, 37.5, 376, 38.3, 388, 391,
395, 402, 406, 424, 430, 446, 448, 464, 466,
471, 491, 498, 504, 511, 514, 521, 546, 547,
552, 554, 5.58, 579, 582, 583, 588, 610, 618-
20, 623, 624, 626, 630, 636, 672, 679, 707,
732, 756, 758, 763, 773, 774, 784, 795, 799,
800, 819, 822, 824, 825, 829, 846, 855, 858,
860, 866, 876, 877, 896, 898, 901, 906, 914,
933, 940, 942, 943, 953, 961, 971, 977, 978,
995, 998, 1002, 1003, 1004, 1011, 1052, 1053,
1057, 1002, 1064, 1006, 1077, 1081, 1139,
1146, 1149, 1151, 1163, 1244, 1245, 1251,
1252, 1274, 1287, 1291, 1324, 1325, 1.361,
1379, 1423, 1427, 1428, 1447, 14.58, 1476,
1498, 1537, 15.39, 1572, 1.583, 1611, 1G21,
1640, 164(5, 1053, 1657, 1662, 1604, 1670,
1699, 1711, 1751, 1772, 1777, 1779, 1784,
1789, 1806, 1824, 1836, 1837, 1877, 1888,
1894, 1898, 1899, 19UI, 19o2, 1906, 1913,
1915, 1919, 1938, 1942, 1958, 1985, 2028,
2042, 2051, 2057, 2059, 2075, 2080, 2094,
2101, 2115, 2125, 2144, 2157, 2210, 2216,
2218, 2235, 2240, 2250, 2202, 2279, 2316,
2362, 2366, 2411, 2414, 2552, 2555, 2570,
2594, 2604, 2640, 2673, 2744, 2776, 2779,
2810, 2856, 2889, 2903, 2934, 2964, 3027,
3070, 3095, 3109, 3122.
St. Andrews, lordship of the priory of, 841, 1306,
1346, 3075.
parish of, 2408.
priory of, 1071.
regaUty of, 370, 512, 517, 529, 504, 623,
771, 775, 777, 824, 843, 910, 925, 932, 943,
1001, 1062, 1063, 1094, 1256, 1362, 1571,
1670, 1696, 1700, 1705, 1715, 1735, 1977,
1982, 1997, 2005, 2213, 2326, 2408, 3015,
3314.
St. Anthony, chapel of, Leith, 3060 ; lands of,
2281.
St. Boswells (St. Boswald) or Lessuddeu, lands of,
Roxburgh, 455, 969, 1999, 2006, 2155-58,
2200, 2732, 2744, 2811, 3097.
templar lauds of, 455.
mill of or Burnemill, Roxburgh, 2155, 2744,
2811,2812, 3097.
parish of, Roxburgh, 2732, 3097.
St. Brice, lands of, Kirkcaldy, 977.
St. Colm, lordship of, Fife, 3120.
St. Colm"s Inch, see Incheolm.
St. Cuthbert's, parish of, Edinburgh, 1273, 2834 ;
parsonage of, 1025.
St. Fergus, parish of, Aberdeen, 2921.
St. Oermains, lands of. East Lothian, 1833,
3126.
St. Giles Kirk, see Edinburgh.
St. James, lands and chaplainry of, in Newhaven,
1933, 3060.
St. James the Less, chaplainry of, Dundee,
2352.
St. James's, palace of, London, 3112, 3193, 3203,
3211, 3220, 3241, 3257, 3261, 3280, 3281,
3286.
St. Katherine's haugh, Cupar, 395, 494.
St. Leonard's Hospital, near Dunfermline, 1736,
1853, 1856, 1863, 1864.
St. Leonard's, Hospital of, in burgh of Lanark,
690.
' Sant Lowrence land,' lands of, Dalzell, 695.
St. Machar (St. Maurice), parish of, Aberdeen,
1384, 1469.
St. Madans, lands of, Ayrshire, 1267.
St. Magdalen, bridge of, Midlothian, 2449.
St. M.iry Virgin, chapel-royal of, see St. Andrews.
St. Michael, church of, of Monthyrduffy [?Kirk-
michael, q. !•.], Ayrshire, 64. C/. aho 72, 73.
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1034
CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS
St. Michael, church of, near Cujiar, 395, 494.
St. Mungo's Kirk, in Culross, 970, 1 153.
St. Nicholas, church of, at Dalkeith, 919.
St. Peter's, Rome, 4S5, 577, 711.
St. Salvator, chapel of, Tongland, Kirkcudbright,
1698.
chaplainry of, Isle of Stronsay, Orkney,
183G, 230-2.
St. Servan, chapel of. Dunning, SU3.
Saohanes, lands of, Perth, 2272.
' Saidill steane ' [Saddle stone ?], boundary of
Arnbathie, 410.
Saidlestoune, lands of, Forfar, 3014.
Saltcoats (Salteoittis), lands of, Ayrshire, 1151.
— — -(Salteoittis, Saltcoitts, Saltcottis), lands of,
Haddingtonshire, 1179, 2443; Mains of,
1178 ; place of, 425.
Salter-craigs, lands of, Fife, 2488.
Salton (Saltoun), place of, East Lothian, 1489.
Salt preston, .sec Prestonpans.
Sanda, Isle of, Orknej', 1836; Cross parish in,
1836.
Sandford (Sandfurd), lands of, Fife, 763, 1157,
1997, 3314; place of, 777.
Sandfurd Nauchtan, lands of, Fife, 1245.
Sandhill, lands of, Ayrshire, 1267. Cy. also
Sandyhill.
Sandiengs, lands of, Dalkeith, 3059.
SandyforJ (Sandieford), lands of, Lanark, 3213.
Sandy hill (Sandehillis), near Irvine, 353, 536.
C/. a/so Sandhill.
Sandy hillock (Sande-hillok, Sandiehillok), lands
of, in Fife, see Strathairlie.
Sanquhar, Dumfriesshire, 1347; lordship of,
2499.
Sauchie, West Mains of, Clackmannan, 1903.
coal pit of, 1492.
Sauchope, lands of, Fife, 1838, 2418, 2760.
Sauchton hall, lands of, near Edinburgh, 645,
1025, 2334.
Saveoamp (Sauecampe), Northumberland, 25, 30.
Saville House, England, 3210.
Scarray, lands of, Orkney, 1836.
Scatibras, lands of, Kincardineshire, 1551.
' Schauksfuird,' boundary of Arnbathie, 410.
Scheane, lands of, in Glenquoych, Perthshire,
1021.
' Scheining bill,' boundary of Arnbathie, 410.
Scherisland, lauds of, Fife, 1997. Q'. Sterisland.
Schowslie, lands of, see Chouslie.
Schyremure, lands of, Fife, 3314.
Schyrra mylhill, Perthshire, 625.
Sciennes (Senis), convent of St. Katherine, 415.
Sclenteuch (Sklentoch, Sklintach, Sklyntauche,
Slentacb, Slentauh, Slyntoche), in Carrick,
68, 74, 340, 913, 1625, 1645, 1669.
mill of, 1625, 1645.
Scoonie, lands and barony of, Fife, 3201 ; parish
of, 3201.
Scotlandwell, lands of, Kinross, 3015; place of,
932.
Scotscraig (Scottiscraig), lands of, Fife, 1997.
ScottanSatt (Scottinflat), lands of, Linlithgow-
shire, 1020, 1418.
Scottisschaw, lands of, Ayrshire, 93.
Scotston (Scottistoun), lands of, Forfar, 2664.
.Scottistoun flat, lands of, Linlithgowshire, 658.
cy. Scottanflat.
Seagate of Innerbervie, land in the, 1011.
Seale, parish of. County Kent, 2848.
Scamab (Schemobe), Hill of, in Muckhart, 895.
Sedleshope, East Lothian, 22.
Seggie (Sagy), lands of, Fife, 763.
'Seggywellisheuid,' East Lothian, 22.
Seirislie, lands of, Ayrshire, 1370.
Selkirk, burgh of, 2030, 2157, 2158, 2210, 2301.
sheriffdom of, 325, 031, 1377, 1439.
Sellaflatt, lands of, Roxburgh, 2744, 2812.
Semple (.Sempill) Castle, Kenfrewshire, 721.
collegiate church of, 1971.
Sergeantlaud (Sarjandland, Serjandland), in Lin-
lithgow, 393, 421, 940, 1898.
Seton (Setoun, Seytoun), lands of. East Lothian, 2.
mills of, 1833.
palace of, 1833, 2362.
Seton Den, near Arbroath, 696.
Shank, Cotterie of the, Perthshire, 895.
Shankston (Schankistoun, Schankstoun), lands
of, Ayrshire, 256, 340, 913, 1674, 1762,
1792.
Shaw (Schaw), lands of, Kilmaur.s, 594, 725, 739,
787, 957, 1632, 1811.
Schawfield, lands and mill of, Lanark, 2613.
Shawfair (.'Schawfair), lands of, Midlothian, 2575.
Shaws, East, lauds of, Berwickshire (?), 2528.
Sheardale (Scheiresdaill), lands of, Clackmannan,
1492.
Shebster, lands and mill of, Caithness, 3196.
Shenee, water of, Perthshire, 3181.
Shepherds Butts, lands of, Fife, 3314.
Sheriffliall, lands of, Musselburgh, 790.
Sherilileys (Sherefleys, Shirrielies), lauds of, East
Lothian, 140, 1423, 3093.
Sheriffriestouii, lands of, Perth, 2272.
Shetland (Zetland), lordship of, 2948.
Shewalton (Schewaltou, Sewaltoun), Ayrshire,
39, 120, 141, 215, 216, 220, 520, 536.
Shian, lands of, Inverness, 3230.
Shielling (Sehillingis, Shealings), lands of, Lanark,
2056. Cf. Shiells.
Shiells (Scheillis), lands of, Kilbride, Lanark,
2056.
lands of, Kincardine, 2764, 2765.
(Scheills) lands of, Over and Nether, Stow,
Midlothian, 1571.
Wester, of Cockburnspath, 1123.
Shirmers (Scheirmeris), place of, Kirkcudbright,
1288.
Shotton (Schoton), Northumberland, 20, 34.
Shotts (Bartram Shotts), parish of, 2532, 2542.
Side (Syid), Easter, lands of, Renfrew, 583.
Wester, 583, 636. Cf. al.^o Syde.
Silliebalbe, lands of, Fife, 546.
Silliesait, lauds of, Forfar, see Silleflat.
Sillietoun, Wester, called Halket Sillietoun, lands
of, Fife, 1185.
Sillyflat (Silleflat), lands of, Forfar, 1663 ; Sillie-
sait, 1782.
(Sillyllet) lands of, Kincardine, 3119.
Skaill, in Barnes, lands of, Orkney, 1836.
South, lands of, Orkney, 1836.
Skailltoft, Orkney, 2611.
INDEX OF PLACES
1035
Skaitbie))urii (Skaitbebuin, Skttbiburn), Coldiug-
haiu, 950, 1474, 2-24->.
SkaUlouch Mure, in the Mearns, 142,
Skarres, fishery of, Dumfries, 2222.
Skegibuster, lauds of, Orkney, 1836.
Skelbo, loriIshi|) of, Sutherlaiul, 576.
SkellyhUl, lands of, Ayr, 2425.
Skelmorlie (Skelmorele, Skelmurlie), lands of,
Ayrshire, 94, 134, 130, 599.
Conynghame, dykes of, Ayrshire, 1593.
Montgomerie, moor of, Ayrshire, 1593.
Skeoch, lands of, Wigton, 1947.
' Skitrawburue,' see Jedburgh.
Sklaitmuire, common of, Fife, 1997.
Sklaittis, Culross, Perthshire, 1154.
SkoUochmyln, see Mill of C'orsbie, 1267.
Slains Castle, Aberdeenshire, 3224.
Slaitburn, lauds of, Berwick, 2224. C/. Skaitbie-
burn.
Slaithwattes, lauds of, Dumfries, 2222.
Slamannan, lauds of, Stirlingshire, 2503.
Slottoa, lands of, Northumberland, 982. C/.
ShottoD.
Slowanstoun, lands of, Ayr, 2215.
Smailholm (Smalem), barony of, Ro.Kburgh, 07U.
Mains of, 070.
mill of, 670.
Smeaton, place of. East Lothian, 993.
Smeatou (Smeitton, Smetoun), lauds of, Fife,
1962; Over, 1072.
Smeedsmyre (' fSmiddismeir "), lauds of, Dirleton,
East Lothian, 2042.
'Smiddie-grein,' The, Dalmellington, Ayrshire,
2911.
Smiddiegreiu, lands of, Edinburgh, 2834.
Smiddiehill, place of [ajiparently in Fife], 2856.
Smiddyhill (Smiddiehill, Smithihyll, Smyddihill),
lands of, Forfarshire, 308, 1204, 1378, 1387,
1391, 1555, 3236, 3237.
place of, 1378.
Smiddyhills (Smidichills), lands of, Ayr, 2386.
Smyddielands, in Stow, Midlothian, 1571.
Snow (Snaw), cemetery of [St. Mary of the Snow],
in Aberdeen, 1275.
SoUachie, or Sallachie, commonty of, Ross-shire,
2753, 2772.
Solway Firth, 2222.
Sonahard, lands and mills of, Aberdeenshire, 1603,
1782, 2326,2755.
Sorbie (Sorbe), parish of, Wigtonshire, 408, 1785.
Some, lands of, Ayr, 2425.
Sornhill, lauds of, Ayr, 2425, 2694.
Soulseat (Saulset), place of, 2872.
Soultray, lauds of, Midlothian, 2090.
Soultrayhill, lands of, 2096.
South Croft, lands of, Coldingham, 034.
South Fod (Southfoid), lands of, Fife, 1017, 1460-
03, 1502, 1075, 1921, 1922.
Southhirst, lands of, Lanark, 2532, 2542.
Southhook (Southhuik), lands of, Ayrshire, 487,
1102, 1103, 1320.
Soyak, lands of, Perth, 2272.
Spango (Spangok, Sp.inkok), or Spango-Cunning-
ham, Renfrew, 342, 500-502, 523, 740, 746,
810, 811, 820, 1294, 1307, 1376, 1389, 1530,
1918, 2082, 2241.
Spango, mill and mill lauds of, 81U, 2082.
Spey, river, 1493, 2192, 2338, 2413, 273C,
2971.
Spildhurst, parish of (Kent, England), 2848.
Spindelston (Spyndelston), lands of, Northumber-
land, 694, 892 ; Manor, 1194.
Spittall, place of, Fife, 1148.
Sjiittall (Spittell), lands of. East Lothian, 1872.
Cy. Redhouse.
— — Easter, East Lothian, 1872.
lands and mains of, called Ancrum-Spittell,
Roxburgh, 1 164.
Spittal, Fore and Back, lands of, Edinburgh, 1807,
3109. .fe Fore and Back Spittal.
Spittall-lauds (Spitellauds), lands of, Balledmonth,
Fife, 1997.
Spittle Loch, near Kelso, Roxburghshire, 2607.
'SDittell,'hill of, Fife, 1736.
Spittelmill, lands of. Cults, Fife, 1303.
Spittelstanes, lands of, Roxburgh, 1164.
Spittillisheuch, lands of, .ste Pittlesheugh.
Spott, Wester, lands of, 250.
Spottes (Spottys), lands of, in Galloway, 40.
Spoutburn, the, Kinross, 3258.
Spreuliston, lands of, Renfrew, 2382.
Spynie, regality of, 518, 751, 1726, 2008.
place of, 518.
Staikfurds, lands of, Kirkcudbright, 1757.
Stair, barony of, 3277.
parish of, 3277.
Stamford, borough of, England, 2937.
Staneflat, lands of, Midlothian, 2119.
Stanelaws or Stonelaws (Stainnielands), lands of,
Dalkeith, 2002, 2332, 2368, 2042, 3058,
3059.
Stangasetter, lands of, Orkney, 1836.
Stanieland, lands of, Fife, 2198.
Stanielaw, lands of, Forfarshire, 2664.
Stank, lands of, Dumfriesshire, 1648.
Stannie Haltoun, lands of, Fife, 1992.
Stanycoitslack, lands of, Kincardineshire, 1551.
Star, lands of the, Ayrshire, 256.
Stenhouse (Stanhus), in Stirlingshire, 18.
lauds of, Dumfriesshire, 3049.
Sterislands, in Fife, 763. Cf. Scherislands.
Stevenston (Stevinston), barony and lands of,
Ayrshire, 365, 555, 556, 1151.
castle of, Ayrshire, 555.
(Stevinstoun) lands of, Haddington, 383,
418.
mill of, 383.
Stewarton (Stewartoun), lands of, Dumfriesshire,
2499.
Stinchandeniure, or Qaghinhacer, in Fife, 8.
Stirling, burgh of, 007, 843, 848, 900, 903-905, 969,
1006, 1022, 1027, 1100, 1286, 1336, 1492,
156.3, 1568, 1691, 1692, 1791, 1835, 1892,
1893, 1903, 1907, 1910, 1998, 2033, 2051,
2053, 2211, 2231, 2232, 2309, 2318, 2325,
2418, 2451, 2503, 2508, 2569, 2752, 2758,
2768 29.'>3 3216
castle of, 343, 881, 1248, 1304, 1312, 1573,
1581, 1630.
chapel-royal of, 1698, 1813, 2124.
Baxter's Wynd, 2552.
Castlebreadie, 2552,
1036
CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS
Stirling, Mary Wynd, 2552.
Midlt>ra\y, 2552.
l.arish kirk of, 143, 1(126, 1027.
sheritrdom of, 641, 707, 814, 1689, 1936,
1993, 2051, 20S7, •227(i, 2314, 2357, 2421,
2442, 2452, 2402, 251)3, 250S, 2082, 2752,
2758, 2760, 2707, 2797, 2953, 2962, 2994,
3039, 3113, 31S6, 31s9.
Stobfurlaud, near Coldinghain, 634.
Stobies Luscoure, see Luscar.
Stobo, church of, 2850.
■Stobs (Stobbis), The, Roxburghshire, 144, 888.
Stobsheill, Haddington, 2420.
Stonehaven (Stouehyve), burgh of, 2869.
Stoneypath (.Staui[)etht), Haddingtonshire, 722.
Stotancleugh (Stottencleuch), lands of, East
Lothian, 774.
Stow in Weddell, lands and liarony of, Mid-
lothian, 1302, 1372, 1414, 1571, 1715, 2168;
lordship of, 824, 1139, 1255, 1250, 1279,
1700.
parish of, 1096, 1840, 2481, 25.57.
comraonty of, Midlothian, 1571.
Stowting, parish of, in Kent, 1623.
Strabrock, lauds of, Linlithgow, 393.
Stracatbro, parish of, Forfar, 1378, 2034, 2530,
3230.
(Strakathrow) parish church of, 1204, 1550,
2034.
Strageath (Strogeith), iu Perthshire, 407.
Straiton (Straton, Stratoun, Straytoiin), parish of,
Ayrshire, 40, 09, 1242, 1570, 1590, 1674,
1732, 1762, 1709, 1792, 1830, 1841, 1847,
2195.
parish church of, 40.
Strangishaugh, Longlands and Shortlands of, Fife,
2544.
Stranraer, chapel of, lands called, 2872.
Straphinlo, hill of, skk Strathfinella.
Strathairly, burn of, Fife, 2626.
• (Straitharlie, Stratharlie, Stratharly, Strath-
eilie), lands of, Fife, 205, 206, 299, 454, 471,
482, 496, 579, 1128, 1133, 1135, 1137, 1260,
1261, 1263, 1374, 1470, 1472, 1473, 1478,
1483, 2070, 2110, 2125, 2160, 2544, 2903,
2992, 3030, 3046, 3047, 3070, 3136, 3164,
3209.
links of, Fife, 2544.
Mains of, 2620, 2627, 3022, 3024, 3020,
3028, 3046, 3070.
place of, Fife, 1228, 1324, 2544, 2626-28,
3209 ; garden of, 1374.
South or Nether(?), lauds of, 1374 ; house of,
1472.
temple lands of, or 'Sandy Hillock,' in Fife,
231, 496, 70S, 1572, 3009.
Strathardill, Perthshire, 851, 863, 892.
Strathavon, barony of, Lanarkshire, 164.
Strathblane, parish of, Stirling, 2902.
Strathbogie, barony of, Aberdeenshire, 2821,
3188.
Strathderne, lordship of, Inverness, 2956.
Strathdichty (Earl's Strathdichty, Stradichti,
Erlistrathechty, Erllis Strathectyn), Mains
of, see Mains.
parish church of, 1722.
Strathearu (Strathern), earldom of, 143, 151.
stcwartry of, 258, 837.
Stratherrick, barony of, Inverness, 2270.
.StrathfiUan (Straiihilanc), monastery of, 1526.
Strathfinella (Straphinlo), hill of, Kincardine-
shire, 1551.
Strathhalladale, Caithness, Inverncss-shirc, 1158.
Strathisla (Strathilay, Strathislay, Strathylay),
barony of, Banffshire, 1199, 1343, 1357,
2227, 2265, 2510.
Grange of, 1358.
new mill of, 2510.
Strathkinness (Strathkynnes, Striokinnes), lands
of, Fifeshire, «4I, 1062, 1063, 2408, 3075;
Nether, 2408.
Strathmartine (Stradichtie-Martene, Strickniartin,
Strickniartyne), barony .and lands of, Forfar-
shire, 1031', 2326.
kirktoun of, lauds of, Forfar, 2326.
Strathmiglo, parish of, 2856, 2964.
town of. High Street of, 3169 ; Stock wynd
of, 3169.
Strathmilligan (Straumilligan), lands of, Dumfries-
shire, 3049.
Strathnaini (Strathnarne), Inverness, 2340, 3319.
Strathyro (Strathir), lands of, Perthshire, 151.
Strathyruni, lauds of, Fife, 1148.
Streimscholl, fishing on Tweed, called, Berwick-
shire, 2528.
Strentoun, lands of, Perthshire, 625.
Strenzie, North, lands of, Orkney, we Strynie.
Strethes, lands of, Stirling, 2503.
Strichen, Mains of, Aberdeen, 3195 ; Newtoun
of, 3195.
parish of, 3195.
Strickiuness, see Strathkinness.
Strickniartin, Strickmartyne, Stradichtie-Martene,
see Strathmartine.
Stron, lands of, Renfrew, 2082.
Stroneheylk, in Galloway, 46.
Stroneschelloch, lands of, Dumfries, 1916.
Stronsay, Isle of, Orkney, 1S36, 1837, 1963, 1986,
2047, 2064, 2077, 2137, 2205, 2233, 2502,
2948.
Strowan, parish of, Perth, 3144, 3145.
Strynie, lands of, Orkney, 1963, 2052 ; place of,
1963.
Nes of, Orkney, 2047.
(Strenzie) North, lands of, Orkney, 1837,
1986, 2064, 2077, 2137, 2205, 2948.
Strype, rivulet called, Forfarshire, 1453.
'Stryp,' rivulet called the, Coates, Edinburgh,
2407.
Stynie, lands of, Elgin, 2971.
Suartaquoy, Orkney, 2611.
Suflfolk, shire of, 900.
Sunnyside (Soneysyid), lands of, Aberdeen,
1340.
lands of, Edinburgh, 2575.
Surrey, county of, 2410.
Sutherland, earldom of, 570.
shire of, 2403.
Suylofthus, see Lotus.
Swanstoun, lands of, near Edinburgh, 149, 150.
Swapegate, Haddington, 2420.
Sweetheart, church of St. Mary, or abbey of, 46,
INDEX OF TLACES
1037
530, 533, 534, 559, 700-702, 710, 788;
abbacy of, calletl New Abbey, 1235.
Sweetheart, the aljbey green at, 532, 1302.
barony of, 559, 032, 6G9, 13S3, 1407. See
also Lnehkinileloch and New Abbey.
Swineford (Swynefoord), field called, near Dal-
keith, 2642.
Swineherd's well ( ' Swynhirdeawell ' ), East
Lothian, 22.
Swinewood (Swynwode), lands of, Berwick, 1894.
Swiulees(.Swinleis), lands of, Ayrshire, 1593, 1598,
1017 ; manor and mill of, 1598.
Syde, lands of, Forfar, 2G24.
Syderigg, lauds of, Lanark, 3213.
Symington (Simontoun, Symontone, Symontonn),
lands of. Stow, Midlothian, 1279, 1700,
2481.
(Symontoune), Lanarkshire, 1951.
Sypses, lands of, Fife, 207 1.
Tain (Tayne), burgh of, IGS5, 2393, 2422, 2433,
2753.
' Tanitalloun,'ruinous house called, in Innerbervie,
11 S4.
Tantalloii (Tamtallan), lands of. East Lothian,
11.3.
Tarbat, parish of, Ross-shire, 411.
Tarbert (Tarbat), barony of, Argyleshire, 3116.
■ sheriffdom of [now in Argyleshire], 1604,
2845.
Tare of Ruskie, lands of, Terthsbire, 2272.
Tarelgin (Terrelgin), lands of, Ochiltree, Ayrshire,
2045.
Tarflf, water of, Tongland, 1698.
Tarleazes, lands of, Northumberland, 2090.
Tarmore (Tormoir, Tormoiris, Tormoirs), lands of
[Over and Nether], Banffshire, 1199, 1343,
2510.
Tarrie (Terry), North, lands of, Forfar, 577.
South, Forfar, 577.
Tartraven (Tartraving), manor of, 253, 258.
Tarves, barony of, Aberdeen, 2396, 2400.
parish of, 1337.
Tarvit (Tervat, Teniate), Little, or Hyppehill,
near Cupar, 395, 494.
Tay, river or water of, 344, 763, 840, 1282, 1997,
2069.
Tayok, burn of, near Elgin, 1424.
Tealing (Teillinc;, Teling), place of, 1223, 1251,
1252, 1309.'"
Terregles, place of, Dumfriesshire, 1160.
Temphill, lands of, Forfar, 1663.
Temple-Dyocis (Diocis), in Ayrshire, 119, 120,
141.
Templetown, Wester, or Temple Wester, Ayrshire,
120, 141.
Temple (Tempill) ford, Forfar, 1647.
Templehill, hill of, Strathairly, Fife, 3009.
Terrauchty, mill of, Dumfries, 2339, 2342.
Terringzeane, nJia-i Crawfurdstoun, common of,
Ayrshire, 2215.
Teuchats (Tuetis), lands of, in Fife, 266.
Teviotdale (Tevidale), 455.
Thaukerton, barony of, Lanarkshire, 2548, 2887.
Theobalds, palace of, 1757.
Thirdpart (Thridpart), lands of, Kilinaurs, Ayr-
shire, 599, 879, 958, 2100, 2190.
Thirlstane, Easter, mains of, Berwickshire, 521.
Thistlemark (Thirsliemerk), lands of, Dumfries-
shire, 3049.
Thistle-den (Thrissill-dene), lands of, Forfar, 1G47.
Thornton, lands of [locality blank, probably East
Lothian], 2282.
Hauchhead of, Kincardineshire, 1812.
Mains of, Kincardineshire, 1812.
place of [Kincardineshire], 1184.
Thorntondod, lands of, East Lothian, 774.
Thornlie, or Thornlie-Wallace, lands of, now
(1047) Thornlie- Blair, Renfrew, 2382.
Thornybanks, lands of, Ayr, 3155, 3159.
Thornycrooks (Thorneycruiks, Thorniecruiks,
Thorniecryiks, Thornycrnik, Thornycruikis,
Thoruycruiks, Thoruycrukis), lands of,
Dalkeith, 044, 660, 1359, 1873, 1900, 2071,
2148, 2160, 2172, 2642, 3057, 3059.
Thorterlandis, lands of, Fife, 3314.
Threave-grange (Traiffgrange), lands of, Kirkcud-
bright, 2072.
Threave-mains (Trieve-mains), lands of, 2330.
Threeburnford, lands of, Lauderdale, 2096.
Thurso, town of, Caithness, 2537, 2815.
Thurston (Thurstonn), lands of. East Lothian,
2528, 2622 ; mains and mill, 2622.
Tillichewan (Tillyquhoun, Tnllychtquhoun, Tully-
quhewin). Middle, lands of, 781, 2190.
Tillicoultry (Tillicultrie, Tullycultre), lands and
barony of, Clackmannan, 2060, 2576.
Tilliesnacht (Tillisnacht, Tillysnacht), lands of,
Birse, Aberdeenshire, 1730, 2108, 2174.
Tillvfour (Telk'fonr), place of, Aberdeenshire,
■719.
Tillywhanland (Tullyfandylane, Tuliquhandolane,
Tuliquhendolen), lands of, Forfar, 375, 386,
589, 605, 1054.
Tinnis (Tynnis), 'forest stedis ' or lauds of,
Selkirkshire, 325.
place and tower of, 325.
Titwood (Titwode), lands of, Kilmaurs, 599, 879,
958.
Todhoillaw, aliwi Fisehbelsyde, in Coldingham,
1534.
Todholeburn, lands of, Lanarkshire, 1796.
Todrig, Little, lands of, Berwickshire, 1271.
Tofts, lands of [Over and Nether], Berwickshire,
1889, 2594, 2604, 2607, 2923, 2926, 3126.
mill of, or Mersington Mill, 1436, 1439,
1497.
place of, 1882.
Tongland (Trungland, Tungland), barony of, Kirk-
cudbright, 2072.
Mains of, 772, 805, 1698, 1813 ; mill of,
772.
monastery or i^lace of, 772, 805, 1698, 1813.
parish of, 772, 805, 1698, 1813.
Torbirns (Torburns, Torbyrn, Torbyrns, Turburn,
Turbryn), lands of, Forfar, 304, 379, 1163,
1165, 1583; Easter and Wester, 796, 980,
1081; Wester, 1453.
Torbolton (Tarbolton, Torboltoun, Torboltown),
barony of, Ayrshire, 108.
parish kirk of, 556, 1871.
103«
CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS
Torbrax, lauds of, Liulithgow (1045), •2;!01.
Tornbrok, lands of, Ayrshire, UOii, 110.5.
Torphichen, barony of, 445, 448, 513, 554, 652,
6.58, 877, 1418, lGG-2.
monastery or place of, 4'26, 554, 658, 812.
regality of, 877, 1020, 1162, 1CG2.
Torrance, church of, 2850.
Torrendow, lands of, Ross-shire, 2619, 2753,
2773.
Torre.sleiscbe, lands of, Banfl'shirc, 1357.
Torrie (Torry), Easter, lands of, Perthshire, 1320,
1329, 1094, 1095, 1697, 1099, 1892, 2055,
2165, 2231, 22.32, 2.308, 2310, 2494, 2565-
67, 2569, 3052, 3053, 3172, 3214, 3216,
3239.
Torry, parish of, Fifeshire, 3138, 3142.
Torryburn, place of, 3138-40, 3142.
Torsay, in Mull, 1767.
Torthorwald, lordship of, 2222.
Towy, chaplainry of, see Cowie.
Trabbocli (Traboli), barony of, Ayrshire, 433.
the Mains of, 43 i.
the ' Burne ' at, 433.
Trabrown (Trabroun, Trabroune), lands and
barony of, Berwickshire, 2805, 3100, 3304.
Tranent, barony of. East Lothian, 2362, 2580.
parish of, 1872, 3126.
town of, 1258, 2362, 2580; High Street,
1258.
Tranew (Trewnaw, Trowuaw, Trownawe), lands
of, 64, 340, 91,3, 1078.
Treig, water of, Lochaber, 2017.
Tremblaislands, lands of, Fife, 1997.
Trinity College Hospital, .^ee under Edinburgh.
Trodenat, see Kuokbrokloch.
Troghen, in Redesdale, 53.
Tron, lands of, Roxburghshire, 2688.
Trontale-beg, lands of, Caithness, 682.
Trontalis, lands of, 1158.
Troon {Trone, 'le Trwne,' Trwu, Troyn, Thrwn),
lands of, Ayrshire, 39, 220, 309, 417, 520,
527, 747, 748, 778, 1267.
Troqueer, jiarish of, Kirkcudbright, 801, 1467,
2339, 2342,
Trostan, lands of, Kirkcudbright, 532.
Trottingshaw, lands of, 2481.
Trough, Upper, in County Monaghan, Ireland,
lands of, 2,581.
Trowis, Easter and Wester, lands of, Edinburgh,
1321.
Trungland, Mains of, see Tongland.
Tubegg (Tubeg, Tubeig), lands of, Caithness, 2537,
2003, 2815-17.
Tuetis, see Teuehats.
Tulliboll, barony of, 3177, 3178 ; Mains of, 3177,
3178.
Tulloch, lands of, Rossshire, 495.
Hill of, 495.
Tulloch, town and lands of [Over and Nether],
Kincardine, 2203.
TuUous, lands of, Benholme, Kincardine, 2951 ;
Over TuUous, 2975.
TuUyfandylane, see Tillywhanland.
Tunbridge, parish of (Kent, England), 2848.
Turf hill, boundary of Arnbathie, 410.
Turnberry (Turnbery) Castle, Ayrshire, 71.
Tweed, river, 2155, 2528, 3097.
Twickenham, manor of, Middlesex, 869, 1174.
Twynholm (Twyname, Twynane, Twynem), lands
of, Kirkcudbright, 574, 609, 913; barony
and castle, 913.
parish of, 2725.
Tyndale, in Northumberland, 49.
Tyne, water of, Haddington, 140, 418, 446, 1423,
2838, 2909.
Tynemouth, Northumberland, 427.
Tyninghame (Tynningham), place of. East Lothian,
1474, 2454.
UCHILTHIE, .see Ochiltric.
Ugston (Ugstoun), sec Oxton.
Ulcottis, lands of, Dumfries, 2214.
Ulston (Ulstoun), lands of, Roxliurghshire, 1164.
'Under the Wall,' lands of. New Abbey, 702,
1624, 1041.
Urquhart, lands and barony of, Elgin, 1231.
Urr, parish of, Kirkcudbright, 2133.
(Ur, Urre) water of, in Calloway, 46, 2133,
2134.
Urtane (Urteu), sec Orton,
Usan (Ulishaven), lands and barony of, Forfar,
2664, 2685, 2755, 2762.
Val.vy, land in, Orkney, 2611.
Valley lield (Walafield), lands of, near Culross,
1068.
Vane, lands called the, in Findatie, Fife, 932.
Vicar's Croft [Langton], Uerwickahire, 434, 430.
Vigga, lands of, Orkney, 2611.
Vuag, Island, Colonsay, 2S45.
Waddaciiyburn, Kincardineshire, 1551.
Waddell (Wedale), 1096. See Stow.
Waddelswalls, lands, Berwickshire, 1539,
Wakericb, lands of, Northumberland, 2090.
' Walafield,' see Valleyfield.
Walker's Close, lands of, Northumberland, 1978,
1979, 2775.
Walkmill (Walkmiln, Walkmylue), lands of, Cul-
ross, in Fife, 1710, 1818, 2317, 2950, 3138,
3142, 3177.
place or house of, 181 8.
near Haddington, 720.
Wallhouse (Welhouse), lands of, Linlithgowshire,
658.
Waltoun, lands of, Fife, 795.
Wambrough, lands of, Surrey, 2410.
Wardens-lands, lands of, Berwick, 2931.
Wark (Werk, Werke), upon Tweed, 47, 2090.
Warriston (Warieston), lands of, Edinburgh,
1980.
Warynislands, near Coldingham, 358, 364, 378.
Waterston (Waltirstoun, Watterstoun), lands of,
in Linlithgow, 201, 202, 252-54, 209-71,
273.
Waterside (Wattersyde), alias Glensalloch, lands
of, Kirkcudbright, 2133, 2134.
Watherston (Wadderstone, ^Vadderstoun, Wal-
derstoun, Watterstoun), lands of, Stow,
INDEX OF PLACES
1039
Midlothian, 125.5, 1279, 1700, 1840, 2321,
2323, 2181.
Watslacks, lands of, Dumfries, 3036.
Watstoun, lands of, Perth, 2272.
Watterstone (Waterstouii, Watterstouu), lands of,
Renfrew, US.J.
Mains of, lleufrew, 24.56, 251G, 2659.
Wattirskar, Dumfries, 2222.
Waughton (Walchton), East Lothian, 82.
Waynehope, park of, Northumberland, 49.
Waynehopside, 49.
Wedderburn, lands and barony of, Berwickshire,
2528.
place of, 2427, 2563, 2651, 2831.
Wcddergang, lands of, Fife, 1177.
Weens (Weyndis), lands of, Roxburghshire, 1527.
Weitlands, Strathairly, Fife, 2544.
land.s of, Fearn, Ross-shire, 2540, 2753,
2773 ; Weitcroft, 2707.
Weitsbaw (Weitschaw, Weitschawe), lands of,
Lanarkshire, 100, 208, 046, 1311, 202.3.
' Well landis,' lands called, Berwickshire, 1192.
Well syke, rivulet called, Berwickshire, 1192.
Weltouu, see Wilton.
Wemyss, Easter, lands and barony of, Fife,
2060.'
. place of, 1207, 1619, 1631, 2882.
Wester, place of, 1540.
Werie, Over, lands of, Perthshire, 1540.
Westalding, lauds of, Braelangwell, Cromartie,
2861.
Wcstbarns, lauds and barony of, Fife, 2671,
2760.
Westbernis, lands of, Roxburgh, 1164.
Westerbridges, lauds of, Plewlauds, Edinburgh,
2S34.
Westerbuster, Orkney, 2011.
Westerhall, baronj- of, Dumfries, 2062.
Westerkirk, parish of, Dumfries, 2062.
West Greens, lands of, Stirling, 2596.
Westminster, 29, 57, 84, 595, 809, 937, 988,
1739, 1826, 2107, 2130, 2438, 2525, 2827,
3080.
Westmuredaillis, at Dalkeith, 2042.
Westmyresyid, lands of, Fife, 3314.
Westnewton, lands of, Northumberland, 982-84,
987.
Westquarter [fourth part of Redding], lands of,
707, 886, 914, 1828, 1835, 2011, 2053, 2054,
2058.
place of, 2993.
Westray, Isle of, 2205.
Westruther(Wolstruther, Woolstruther), lands of,
Berwickshire, 1009, 2498 ; territory of, 1009.
Westundgarth, lands of, Orkney, 1830.
Whetley, Northumberland, 427.
AVhinrig, lands of, Berwickshire, 2481.
Whistleberry (Quhissilberrie), manor of, Kincar-
dine, 2005.
Whitby (Qnhitbie), in England, 1416.
Whitcheater (Quhitchester), Berwickshire, 706,
926, 2262, 2084.
Whitecastle (Quhitcastell), alias Nunraw, East
Lothian, 722.
Whitecroft (Quhytcroft), St. Cuthbert's, Edin-
burgh, 1025.
Whitefaulds, lands of, Ayrshii'e, 1895.
Whitefield (Quhytefield), lands of, Auchtermuchty,
Fife, 1422, 1912.
(Quheitfeild) chaplainry of, Forfarshire,
1663.
Whitehall, see Loudon.
Whitehaugh (Whythauche), Over, Ayrshire, 1940.
(Quhythauch) Duddingston, Edinburgh,
2449.
Whitehill, lands of, Ayrshire, 1674, 1792.
(QuUithill) Little, lands of, Gelston, Kirk-
cudbright, 408.
Mekill, land.s of, 408.
(Whythill) lands and coal-pits of, regality
of Musselburgh, 2555, 2853, 2888, 3000,
3003.
Whitehills, lands of, near Culross, 456.
lands of, Lanarkshire, 2916.
Whitekirk (or Aliammer), lands and barony of,
Haddington, GOO.
Whitelaw (Wytelawe), East Lothian, 22, 32.
Whitelees (Quhytleyis), lands of, Renfrew, 2082.
Whiteridge (Whytridge), lands of, Stirlingshire,
2797.
Whiteriggs (Quhitrigs, Quhytrigs), lands of, AjT-
shire, 2100, 2196.
Whiteslaid (Quhitesled), lands of, Berwickshire,
569.
Whitewater (Quheatwatter, Whytwater), moss of,
Kincardine, 2936.
Whithorn, cathedral church of, 2737.
parish of, Wigton, 1947, 2728.
priory of, 1698.
Whitlawclevis (Quhitlawclevis), Berwickshire,
662.
Whitsome, Berwick, 2528.
Whorlefurd, lands of, Ayrshire, 2007.
Wick (Weik, Weke), town of, 160, 235, 2603,
2851, 3196.
Wickhall, manor of, Cambridgeshire, 1502.
Widdaquoy, Orkney, 2611.
Wide Meadow, Middlesex, 869.
' Wideopen,' common called, Berwick, 2865, 3100.
Wig, Meikle, lands of, Wigtown, 2728.
Wigtown, parish church of, 408.
Wigtown, shire of, 913, 1036, 1603, 1785, 1852,
2358, 2728, 2983, 3004.
Wilkieston (Wylkestoun), lands of, Fifeshire,
925.
Wilkynshaugh (Wilkynnishauch), boundary of
Blainslie, 509.
' Willebus,' boundary of Blainslie, 569.
Wilton (Weltoun), in Roxburghshire, 288.
church of, 2SS.
Winchburgh, barony of, Linlithgow, 2676.
Windclawcrukc, boundary of Blainslie, 569.
Windmillhill, lauds of, Fife, 2219.
Windshole, lands of, Perth, 3181.
Windsor, castle of, 2303, 2792, 2823, 2825,
2857.
Wiutermuir, binds of, Lanark, 251.
Woenbeorzon [? Wembury], 1.
Wolbaitis faldis, lauds of, Perthshire, 1291.
Wolfclyde, lands of, Lanarkshire, 789.
Wollield or Alldumadda burn, the, Cromarty,
3217.
1040
CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS
WoltJatt, lands of, Fife, 3314.
Wolflse (Woulee), Nether, lands of, Roxburghshire,
341, 349.
Upper, 341, 340.
Wolfhopelee (Wolfupleee), lauds of, 341, 349.
VVolstnither, Woolstruther, sec Westriither.
Wood-ditton, hamlet of, Cambridgeshire, 1562.
Woodmill (Woilmyln), loch of, Fife, 1992.
Woodryiff, lands o"f, Fife, 1500.
Woodside, lands of, Linlithgow, 1662.
Over Mains in, Ayrshire, 152S.
Worcester, 28.").">.
Wormetlaw, lands of, Berwick, 1930.
Wormit (Wormett), lands of, Fife, 763, 1997.
Woulfhill, alias Over Campsie, lands of, 973.
W'oulee, see Wolflee.
Wrangholmehill, lands of, Berwick, 1930.
Wratchis, lands of, Renfrew, 23S8.
Wrightlands (Wricbtlands), lands of, Renfrew,
2397, 2401.
Yarrow, ward of, 325.
Yester, or Botbans, 980.
Yraremwlane, «ee Immervonlin.
York, city of, 2534, 2535.
Yorkshire, 2541.
Zetland, see Shetland.
NOTARIES-PUBLIC NAMED IN CALENDARS
William Neilson (1301-1413), 93.
William Cranyston (l;j95), 81, 82.
Richard Langlands (1408), 88.
.John Brown (1420), 'J7.
Robert of Peblia (1422), 100.
Michael of Byrkmyr (1432), 109.
.James Gilbertson (1432), 110.
Patrick Scott (1434), 111.
William Wychtman (1438), UC.
Richard Lambe (1438), 117.
Robert Michael (or Michaelson) of Hirdmanston
(1438), lis.
Stephen Heslyhope (1441), 118, 136.
Matthew of Romanox (1450), 129.
William Blair (1452), 134.
Alexander Clerk (1453), 126, 154.
David Rede (1453), 137.
John Kerd or Caird (1455), 139.
Robert Halywell (1456), 142.
Mr. Thomas Thurljraodson (or Thurbrande)
(1456), 142.
Patrick Moscrop( 1401), 145.
John of Keyr or Keir (1462), 144.
Thomas Untbank (1462), 148.
John Marshall (Marschall) (14G2), 150.
John of Haliburton (1465), 153.
John Bonar (146G), 15.
Kobert Rede, M.A. (1469), 157.
John Gudefalow (1469), 160.
Alexander Forfar (1470), 163, 165, 170.
John Kemlok (1471), 212.
WiUiam of ScheiUs (1471), 212.
Mr. Alexander Fife (1471), 212.
Sir John Guchtin (1471), 212.
William Calvert (1479), 174 (?), 181, 187, 194.
Robert Pearson (1479), 175.
William Farnly (1479), 176, 191.
WiUiam Akinhede, M.A. (1480), ISO.
John Simson, M.A. (1481), 182, 183.
Peter Marche (1481), 184, 188, 191.
David Ogiivy (1482), 379 (4).
.Tames Young (1486), 196, 217, 252, 264, 2G9,
273.
Patrick Pethed (1487), 197.
.John Moderuele (1488), 198, 236.
Simon Campion (1488), 199.
Alexander Foulis (1488), 202.
Robert Foulis (1488), 201, 253, 270, 271.
Thomas Balfour (1489), 203.
Sir John H.ay (1491), 379 (13).
Matthew Pacok (1492), 212.
Sir John of Symonton (1493), 213.
John of Cargill (1493), 214.
Edward Blair, M.A. (1493), 216.
Henry Strachan (1494), 219.
John Ramsay (1495), 223.
James Blair (1495), 225.
William Barre (1496), 227, 228.
Henry Brois (1496), 229, 261, 379 (6) and (14).
Patrick Atzensone (1497), 230.
James Forman, A.M. (1497), 231.
Alexander Gray (1498), 237.
Archibald Layng, A.M. (1499), 238.
JohnGallua (?) (1501), 241.
William Thornton (1501), 242.
Alexander Gaw (Gau, Gawe) (1502), 243, 261,
304.
Thomas Cameron (1502), 244.
John Stirling (1504), 249.
Walter Falconar (1505), 2.52, 254.
David Arbuthnot (1505), 379 (16).
Alexander Jameson (1505), 257, 340.
Edward Spetaile (1506), 258.
John Sanchar, M.A. (1506), 262.
Henry Strang (1507), 265.
James Newbe (1508), 267.
John Gray (1509), 269, 273.
Mr. John Stuart (1509), 495.
WiUiam Cuningham, A.M. (1510), 278.
David BeU (1511), 284.
Jasper Mayne (1512), 287.
Alexander Clerk (1512), 288.
Robert Seres, younger (1512), 290, 310.
Andrew Simson (1513), 291.
David Christison (1513), 293, 297.
James Meldrum (1513), 296.
William Brydon (1515), 311.
John Jackson (1518), 313.
Thomas Seres, younger (1518), 314.
Adam Otterburn. A.M. (1519), 315.
John Fleming (1519), 316.
James Lockhart (1519), 318.
.John Fleming, ' notarius ajiostolicus' (1520), 321.
Mr. Alexander Scott (1520), 327.
James Ramsay (1521), 326.
John Gardner, M.A. (1521), 327.
John Foular (1521), 330, 363.
Andrew Foular, A.M. (1521), 331.
John Manderstoun (1522), 335.
Alexander Young (1522), 337, 397, 418, 492, 517,
568.
Sir William M'Gowan (1522), 339.
WiUiam Ramsa (1523), 344.
Patrick Morisoun, A.M. (1524), 346, 436.
' The names are arranged chronologically, and the entries refer to the notaries in their official capacity.
Further particulars will be found by consulting the General Index. The figures in parentheses show the earliest
dates at which the notaries are named in the CiUtndar, and the other numbers are those of the charters.
6q
1042
CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS
William Moore (1526), 353.
Robert Broun (152G), 35G.
Richard Hamilton (1526), 357.
James Hume (1527), 364.
Alan Knox (152S), 365.
John Scot (1528), 367.
John Wells (Vellis, Wellis, ' de Fontibus') (1528),
369, 605.
Robert Lawsou, A.M. (152S), 370.
Andrew Waugh (Walclit) (1529), 373.
Mr. Ale.\anJer Symsoun (1529), 375.
Hugh Cragye, A.M. (1529), 375.
Andrew Mertyne (1529), 376.
Thomas Ferye (1529), 377, 395.
Alexander Makneyll (1529), 378.
John Mudie (1530), 380.
Thomas White (Quhit) (1531), 383.
Sir Thomas Walterstoiin (1532), 384.
Sir John Maknakill (1532), 385, 3S8, 393, 398.
Philip Derling (1532), 386.
Murdac Nesbit (1533), 390.
Simon Fortune (Fortoun) (1533), 391, 438.
Mr. Thomas Wemyss (1536), 402.
Mr. Thomas Cuthbert (1536), 403.
Thomas Bernys (1536), 404.
Gilbert Gibson (1536), 408.
JohnMerchell (1.536), 410.
Thomas C'unyngham (1536), 412.
Thomas Flesser (Fleschar, Flessher) (1536), 406,
413, 429, 452, 592, 596, 763, 765, 1157,
1177.
George Mure (1637), 417.
Mr. David Rollok (Rowok) (1537), 418.
John Buchanan (1537), 418.
Laurence Cheine (153S), 428.
John Howesoun (1538), 428.
John Lauder, A.M. (1538), 428.
Hugh Curry (1538), 428.
Sir Thomas Malcum (1538), 419, 507, 511, 535.
Thomas Beltv (1538), 420.
George Aberiiathie (1538), 422.
Sir Alexander White (Quhit) (1538), 424, 425,
462, 486, 570, 610, 619.
James Young (1538), 426, 465, 544.
Edward Diksoun (1538), 426, 466, 528.
Robert Wilaone (1539), 430.
Stephen Prestoune (1539), 433.
Sir Robert Lausoun (1539), 434.
Thomas Watho (1539), 434.
Sir John Rolland (1539), 434, 441, 581, 644, 653-
55, 660, 931, 1003. Ku General Lidex.
David Borthuik (1540), 441.
John M'Neill (Makneill) (1540), 441, 465, 544,
602, 614.
Robert Cunyngham (1540), 443, 444, 463.
Alexander Symson (1540), 446.
Alexander Symson, younger (1540), 446, 491.
James CoUisone (1540), 448, 455, 470.
Sir Robert PoUart (1540), 448.
Sir Walter Mure (Mary) (1540), 448, 554, 812.
James Lindsay (1541), 449, 764.
Thomas Annand (1541), 451, 510.
Patrick Crawfurd (1541), 455.
Robert Makkey (1541), 457.
Michael Graham (1542), 408.
Michael M'Crekane (1542), 408.
Sir Alan Hamilton (1542), 459.
David Gybsoun, A.M. (1542), 459.
John Schetho (1542), 464.
Sir Michael Halthorne (1542), 408, 578.
Robert Waus (1543), 467, 1159(?).
Sir Thomas Alesone (1543), 471.
William Selcreik (1543), 471.
Sir Alexander Robertson (1543), 472, 481.
Henry Prestoun (1543), 473, 474, 555, 556, 590,
599, 603, 608.
John Young (1543), 479, 538.
Mr. George Blair (1543), 483.
Sir Alexander Re (1543), 484.
David Mayne (1544), 488.
Bartholomew Kello, M.A. (1545), 490, 493, 552.
Xicolas Thowms (or Thownis) (1545), 490, 652,
689, etc. See General Index.
Mr. Andrew Brouuhill (1545), 492.
David Spens (1554), 494, 524, 623, 624, 675.
Sir Richard Mader (1545), 495.
John Gibson (1545), 495.
Thomas Gaderar (1545), 495.
Edward Forman (1545), 498.
Sir Hugh Diinlop (1545), 500-503, 523, 704, 705,
708, 739, 745.
James Anderson (1545), 504.
Mr. John Anderson (1546), 505.
Thomas Hutchesoun (1546), 506.
Sir Robert Brown (1546), 507.
William Fuyrd (1546), 514.
Sir jVndrew Wallace (1546), 518.
Sir James Douglas (1546), 518.
Mr. Hugh Crag (1546), 518.
William Vysman (1546), 518.
Mr. Gilbert Makmath (1546), 522.
John Mosmau (1546), 465, 517, 544, 564, 568,
649, 676, 720, 779.
Alexander Park (1547), 492.
Alexander Young (1547), 492.
Vincent Strauchane (1547), 492.
William Hamilton, M.A. (1547), 526.
Thomas Kene (1547), 529.
David Makgee (1547), 532, 632, 1144.
Sir James Chalmcr (1548), 535, 546.
Sir Adam Wallace (1548), 537, 542, 550, 551.
John Y'oung (1548), 538.
Alexander Mure (1548), 539.
Mr. John Blair (1548), 54.3.
Alexander King (1549), 547, 553, 558, 565, 573,
591, 61.5, 617, 630, 659, 822.
Alexander Gibson (1549), 550.
John Johnstoun (1549), 550, .589, 591.
William Newtoun (1549), 553.
James King (1549), 553.
Mr. William Wightman (1549), 553.
Sir John Lauder (1550), 5.59, 717, 718, 761.
William FairfuU (1550), 563, 940.
Sir John Brown (1550), 566, 1116.
Henry Aytoun (1550), 569, 680.
William Meldrum, M.A. (1550), 569.
John Chalmer (1551), 579.
Mr. David Ogilvy (1551), 582.
Mr. George Nairn (1551), 582.
Mr. George Makesonn (1551), 582.
Robert Proutt (1551), 582.
Robert Auchtmowthj-, A.M. (1551), 583.
INDEX OF NOTARIES-PUBLIC
1043
Mr. Adam Lethaue (1551), 585.
Sir Andrew Kirkwood (1551), 585. See General
Index.
Jolin Inglis (15.51), 586.
John Vaus (15.51), 586, 083, 736, etc. See General
Index.
JohnLytill (1551), 588.
Thomas Mowse (1552), 592, 855.
Herbert Anderson (1552), 598, 667, 669.
Thomas Ireland (1553), 606, 738, 770. .Vee
General Index.
Ninian Murheid (1553), G09, 772.
John Kobertson or Robesoun (1553), 614, 680;
(1570), 465, 544, 1107(?).
James Danzelstoun (1553), 614.
David Wyle (1554), 616.
Archibald Rajntoun, A.M. (1554), 618, 626, 635.
Nicholas Sywntoun (1554), 491, 620.
John Bonkle (1554), clerk of the regality of St.
Andrews, 624, 672, 849, 871.
Archibald Stewart (1554), 624.
John Brydin (1555), 631, 969.
David Makgee (1555), 632.
Thomas Lamb (1555), 636.
John .Jakson (1555), 637.
William Cuming, Inverness (1555), 638, 907.
Patrick Porterfield (1556), G41.
David Watsoun (1556), 641.
Sir Ninian Bryse (1556), 646, 647.
John Motto (15.56), 656, 666.
Sir Robert Lauder, Northberwick (1556), 113,
661, 664, 744, 784, 799.
Mr. Robert Loche (1557), 665.
Thomas Hamilton (1557), 668.
Henry Gibson, A.M., Glasgow (1557), 668, 709.
Walter Ramsa (1557), 673, 837.
James Brown (1557), 678.
Sir Thomas Stevin (1.557), 679, 726, 827.
Sir Malcolm Reid (1557), 682.
Thomas Knox, Glasgow (1557), 3313.
Adam Landells (1557), 3313, 830.
Sir Alexander Peddar (1558), 687, 088.
Alexander Chalmers (1558), 688.
Mr. Andrew Eldar (1558), 690, 1512.
James Ros (1558), 692.
James Millar (1559), 695, 737.
James Ra (1559), 695.
William Hegait (1559), 697, 714, 716, 729, 742,
743.
David Young (1559), 697, 714, 716, 742.
Alexander Donaldson (1559), 698, 703.
John Mure (1559), 599, 704, 705, 730, 924.
David Lawte (1559), 706, 752, 764.
Henry Foulis (1559), 707.
Alexander Youngson (1560), 719.
William W.alterson (1560), 722.
Gavin Nasmyth (1561), 725, 787, 879, 944, 957,
958.
Alexander Broune (1562), 731.
Michael Couper (1562), 732.
William Stewart (1502), 735, 758-60.
William Paterson (1562), 737.
Alexander Swan (1562), 738, 770.
Alexander Wedderburn, Dundee (1502), 741, 9S9.
See General Index.
George Kessane (1562), 747, 748.
Alexander Guthre, common clerk of Edinburgh
(1562), 733, 734, 750, 831, 8.33, 889, 1038.
See General Index.
Robert Gybsoue (1503), 750.
Mr. James Rolland (1563), 763.
Mr. Walter Smetoun (1564), 770.
.John Scott (1564), 771.
William Lamb (1564), 774, 954, 1007.
John Broun (1564), 777, 981.
John Anderson (1564), 777.
John Lytill (1564), 780.
William Schewane (1565), 785, 884, 929, 1053,
1084.
John Lyndsay (1565), 789.
Henry Wardlaw (1565), 793, 822, 994, 1162. See
General Index.
John Aytoun (1565), 794.
Andrew Grieve (1565), 795, 813, 1034.
Mr. John Kene (1506), 798, 999, 1010, 1058,
1118, 1167, 1338, 1355, 1468.
James Logan, C'anongate (1566), 465, 544, 800,
856, 866, 867, 1167, 1363. See General Index.
Robert Ewyn (1506), 802.
James Blackwood (1566), 802.
William Paterson (1506), 806.
Sir Duncan MacNair (1566), 808, 891, 1032,
1041.
Mr. James Blair (1566), 814.
George Angus, clerk of Ayr sheriff court (1567),
555, 599, 1151, 12.32.
Thomas Bowsye, A.M. (1567), 816, 1507.
John Westwater (1567), 819, 829, 845, 953, 970.
See also Culross, monks of.
Sir John Flint (1567), 822.
Mr. John Abercromby (1567), 822.
Andrew Gray (1567), 822. See General Index.
David Hume (1507), 822.
James Murray (1567), 824, 1003, 1079.
James Chalmer (1567), 825, 911.
Henry Young (1507), 820, 932, 937, 977, 1137,
1148, 1198.
Thomas Gray (1567), 836.
Gavin Walker (1569), 839.
George Bennet (1569), S39 ; clerk of the regality
of Musselburgh, 1269, 1321, 1363, 14S9,
1558, 1559, 1561.
Thomas Blair (1569), 842.
Walter Lawson (1569), 840.
Robert Raust (1570), 850.
Mr. William Seton (1570), 850.
John Robison (1570), 851-53, 892, 893, 897.
Sir James Bucheart, rector of Alnes (1570), 854.
George Craig (1571), 858, 10.3.5, 1006.
Robert Neilson (1571), 860, 1184, 1201, 1388.
Alexander Lawson (1572), 860, 867, 1058-60,
1099, 1138, 1162, IISO, 1181. See General
Index.
Walter Gray (\o~2), 705, 870.
Thomas White (1572), 876.
Robert Innes (1572), 878, 935, 1296.
Jasper Gumming (1573), 880, 1170, 1471.
James Harlaw (1573), 882.
Henry Sinclair (1573), 885. See General Index.
Sir John Tailzeour (1574), 890.
John Da\ndson (1574), 892, 930, 2079.
John Ramsay (1574), 894, 1133, 1224.
1044,
CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS
James DrummouJ, umler-sheriff of Perth (157'1).
896.
John Foulis (1574), 898, 10f)5.
John Cramouth, A.M. {lr,-4), 900, 919-23.
Sir David Donaldson (l.">74), 901.
Robert Mjlne (1574), 902, 1011, 1023.
John Oswald (1574), 904.
James Oswald (1574), 90G, 1027.
David Kilgonr (1575), 909.
Sir William Pettilok (1575), 910.
David Johnson (1575), 914.
James Andrew (1575), 910.
John Maxwell (1575), 910. See General Index.
Peter Hewatt (1575), 917, 902-07, 9S5, 1009,
1179, 1182.
Richard Cas, W.S. (1575), 917, 1076, 1179, 122,"),
1250, 1330, 1331, 142U, 1532, 1573, 1581,
1715, 1727, 1829, 1843.
Robert Campbell (1575), 918.
David Kiughorn (1575), 925, 945, 1090.
Gilbert Thornton (1575), 926. See General Index.
John Henryson (1575), 927, 961.
George Thomson (1570), 933, 1004.
John Fergusson (1576), 936.
Robert Bennett (1570), 939.
Thomas Greig (1576), 940-42.
Charles Watson (1570), 943, 1001, 1002, 1063,
etc. See (Jeneral Index.
James Anstruther (1577), 948.
George Cray (1577), 950.
David Hamilton (1578), 908.
John Craik (1578), 971, 972, 974, 979, 995, 1018,
1055, 1056, 1064, 1073, 1218.
Patrick Fieldar (1579), 975, 978. See General
Index.
Abacuch Bisset (1579), 975, 1203, 1535.
James Tarbert (1579), 978, 996.
Alexander Simi)sou (1579), 9S0.
David Falconar (1579), 980.
John Wardlaw (1580), 904, 1102.
Mr. David Maxwell (15S0), 997.
Andrew Brown (15S0), 998, 3314.
John Williamson (15S0), 999, 1274.
Mr. John Toddrik, A.M. (1580), 1002.
Robert Gardner (1580), 1010, 1058-00, 1118,
1167(?), 1382, 1414, 1425, 1426, 1433-3.5,
146S.
Michael Wallace (1581), 1014, 1016, 1138.
James Kiughorn (1581), 1017, 1029, 1185, 1270,
1291, etc. See General Index.
George Brouusyde (1581), 1019.
James Johnstone (1581), 1020, 1U57, 1662.
Walter Arnott (1581), 1022, 1026.
John Wallace (1581), 1027.
Sir George Scot (1581), 1030.
Archibald Millar, Dalkeith (1581), 1039, 1040,
1043, 1044, etc. See General Index.
David Morison (1582), 1041.
Thomas Aitken (1582), 1045, 1271, 1292, 1293.
John Ochiltree (1582), 1052.
Abraham Pigott (1582), 1053, 1081, 1084, 1453,
1583, 1682.
Andrew Ker (15S3), 1057, 1380, 1381.
Adam Dunbar (1583), 1058, 1059.
John Home (1583), 1059.
James Wilkie (1583), 1061.
John Simpson (1583), lOOl, 1064.
David Russell (1583), Ul()2.
Mr. Ch.arle8 Arthur (15S3), 1003.
Alexander Simpson (1583), 1064, lli»9, 1163.
See General Index.
Mr. Robert Young (1583), 1065.
William Abercrombie (1583), 1009, 1104; in
D.alkcith, 1196.
John Craik, junior (1584), 1073, 1693 (?).
George Mack (1584), 1073, 1350, 1351, 1353,
etc. See General Index.
David Hamilton (1584), lOSO, 1132.
George Fyffe (1584), 1081.
William Ramsay (1584), 1081.
Mr. John M'Calzeane, M.A. (1584), 1083.
.James Primrose (1584), 10S6, 1119, 1121, 1124,
etc. See General Index.
John M'Ghie (1584), 1U87, 1467.
Cuthljert Cunynghame (1584), 1087, 1298, 1383,
1620.
John Halliday (1585), 1092.
-Mr. Robert Paip (1585), 1100.
Thomas Young (15S5), 1101, 1146.
James Ross, Maybolo (1585), 1105.
Gilbert Ross, there (1585), 1105, 1216, etc. Sec
(ieneral Index.
John Lockhait (1585), 1107, 1210.
Robert Waus, Inverness (1586), 1111, 1159,
1399 (?).
John Robertson (1586), 1114, 1311. Sec General
Index.
John Yester (1586), 1117.
Patrick Glasfurd (1586), 1117 ; (1002) 429.
John Forret, Culross (1586), 1119, 1125, 1127,
1153, 1229, 1299, 1300, 1317, 1319.
Andrew Young (1586), 1122.
David Pliilp (1586), 1122.
William Bonkil (15.S6), 112;J.
Mr. Alexander Guthrie, common clerk of Edin-
burgh (1586), 492, 617, 659, 1131, 1142,
1168, etc. ^fc General Index.
Patrick Mowse (1586), 1128, 1133, 1135.
Walter Runsiman (1587), 1139. See General
Index.
John Mason (1587), 1141.
John Blair (1587), 1145, 1175.
John Craig (1587), 1147.
Richard Burne (15S7), 1149.
Alexander Cowhie (or Cowie) (1587), 1153.
Mr. Alexander Wedderburn, Dundee (1587),
1155, 1248, etc. See General Index.
James Anderson (1588), 1157; clerk of Cupar,
1450, 1451.
John Tavlor (1588), 1161.
Roliert Lauder, Northberwick (1588), 1104, 1193,
1325.
Henry Fermor (1588), 1170.
Robert Wedderburn, Dundee (15SS), 1172.
Erasmus Baillie (1589), 1176, 1210.
Alexander Luklaw (15S9), 1177, 1340.
James Neilson (1589), 1184, 1388, 1751.
James Craig, sheriff-clcrk of Berwickshire (1589),
1186; deceased, 1197.
William Steinston (15S9), 1189, 1190.
William Montgomery (1589), 1189-91. See
General Index.
INDEX OF NOTARIES-PUBLIC
1045
John Home, Eyemouth (158i»), 1192, 12.33, 1254,
1290, 1371, 138G, 1394, 1474, 1476, 1534,
1580, 1628.
Alexander Cook, Berwickshire (1590), 1197, 1234,
1412, 1413, 1439, etc. See General Index.
Patrick Chahuer (159U), 1199.
John Noray, Brechin (1590), 1204, 1354, 1385,
1514, 1515, 1S12.
John Scott (1590), 1200, 12G2.
John Mackeson, Crail (1590), 1209, 1289, 1316,
1495.
Mr. Jamea Millar (1591), 1212.
Andrew Wilson, M.A., Burntisland (1591), 1222,
1039, 2095, 2191. See General Index.
Donald Cargill, in Kirktoun of Kattray (1591),
1223, 1251, 1252, 1540, 1740, 1747, 1752,
1981.
William Nor well (1592), 1234.
William Wright (1592), 1240.
Mr. William Drummond (1592), 1240.
John Anderson (1592), 1242, 1243.
Adam Gray (1592), 1244.
William Bruce (1592), 1248.
John Meikill or Merkill (1592), 1249, 1302.
Mr. William Houston (1592), 1250.
Adam Litiljohne (1592), 2903, see p. 755; 1263,
1472, 1483.
David Craig (1593), 1253, 1254, 1257, 1580, 1628,
1G55.
Gilbert .Sanders, Berwickshire (1593), 1257.
Ninian Weir (1593), 1258.
William M'Kerrell (1593), 1266, 1268.
Thomas Niven (1593), 1272, 1376. See General
Index, Niven of Moukridding.
James Scott, W.S. (1593), 3314.
Mr. Robert Welland (1593), 3314.
Jobn Wilkie (1594), 1273, 1398.
Mr. John Lcith (1594), 1275, 1270.
Alexander Litster (1594), 1276.
David Skynner (1594), 1277, 1571, 1705.
Robert Logane (1594), 1282.
Alexander Robertson (1594), 1287.
James Flemyng (1594), 1291.
Adam Lawtie (1.595), 1294, 1319, 1332, 1389,
1455, 3314.
William Fairbairn (1595), 1292, 1293.
John Mason, town clerk of Ayr (1595), 1301.
John Inglis (1595), 1302.
Andrew (Jib (1590), 1309.
Ranald Brown (1596), 1309.
James Mushet (1596), 1312.
John Bl,vk (1596), 131.3.
Peter Turner (1.596), 131.3.
.Tohn Dunlcii) (1590), 1314, 1315.
David Wemyss (1590), 1316.
Thomas Morton (1596), 1319.
Thomas Boyle (1596), 1320.
Mr. Thomas Wood (1597), 1324.
John Fogo (1597), 1329.
Robert Lindsay of Vicarlands (1597), 1333,
1507.
Jiimes Murray (1597), 13.37.
Robert Coltart (1598), 1338.
James Justice (1598), 1338, 1404.
John Colquhoun (1598), 1338.
Arthur Watt, M.A. (1598), 1340, 1683, 1684.
Robert French, clerk of Kirkcaldy (1598), 1342,
2915.
William Gibson of Sherrifmill (1598), 1343,
1345.
Mr. Andrew Allan (1598), 1346.
John Crichton (1598), 1347.
Robert Bannatyne (1598), 1347, 1426.
John Paterson (1598), 1348, 1349. See General
Judex
Mr. Thomas Ramsay (1.598), 1354, 1550.
George Wright, Brechin (1598), 1354, 1385, 1465.
John Cas(1598), 1330, 1331, 1363, 1573, 1581,
1806 ; W.S., 2070, 2169, 2,349.
Arthur Rae (1.598), 3314.
Alexander Wilkieson (1599), 1372, 1854.
John Laing (1599), 1376.
Alexander Littlejohn (1599), 1379, 1723, 2125.
William Chalmer (1599), 1384.
Mr. Archibald Pearson (1599), 1387. 6'ee General
Index.
Thomas Dunlop (1599), 1387.
John Gemmell, Ayrshire (1600), 1390, 1505,
1595.
Robert Aitken (1600), 1390, 1396, 1595.
John Ramsay, Brechin (1600), 1392. See General
Index.
John Sinclair (1600), 1397, 1692. See General
Index.
Mr. James Gray, Haddington (1600), 1398, 1537,
1759, 1915, 2121, 2439. See General Index.
Robert Maxwell (1600), 1401.
John Thomson (1600), 1405.
Laurence Robeson (1600), 1405.
John Ainslie (1600), 1414, 1433.
Adam Couper (1601), 1415. .See General Index.
George Dickson in Prestonpans (1601), 1416,
1489, 2365.
John Hamilton (1601), 1418.
Andrew Glasfurd, son of Patrick (1602), 429.
Patrick Mavor (Meuour) (1602), 429.
John Paterson (1002), 429. See General Index.
Stephen Paterson (1602), 1422, 1441, 1543,1600.
See General Index.
John Nicoll (1602), 1422, 1600.
Robert Short (1602), 1423.
Thomas Hay, Elgin (1602), 1424, 1542.
John Adamson (1602), 1427.
Mr. William Kellie (1602), 1428.
David Brentoun (1602), 1429. See General
Index.
William Mowat, L.inark (1602), 1429, 1709.
John Forsyth (1603), 1431.
Robert Semple (1603), 1432.
James Henryson (1603), 1434, 1435.
Hector Arnott, Auchtermuchty (1603), 1441,
1888.
Willi.am Spalding (1603), 1442.
John Pattoun, Dundee (1603), 1442, 1443.
Thomas Hunter (1003), 1443, 1977, 1982.
Patrick Acarsane (1603), 1447.
Robert Stewart (1603), 1447, 1510.
Robert Phillip (1603), 1448, 1799, 1801, 1S02.
Sec General Index.
Jiimes Dowie (1603), 1448.
George Sprott, in Eyemouth (1603), 1452, 1454,
1474-76, 2029.
104G
CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS
William Bryan (1G04), 1464, 14S4, 1595 (?),
1G7S, 1742, 1792, 1847; i" DalmellingtoD,
2-215.
Herbert Cunniugliam (1604), 1467, 1508, 1522,
1690.
Robert Newlands (1G04), 1468. See General
Index.
Mr. Andrew Clark (1604), 1409.
William Campbell (1004), 1471.
Archibald Heygate (1604), 1477.
Abraliam Gray, Dalkeith (1605), 1479, 1640,
1725, 1851, 1909.
William Gray, clerk of Rutherglen (1605), 1482.
Mr. John Paip (1605), 1485. See General Index.
Mr. James Kirk (1605), 1492,1670. 5'eeGeneral
Index.
Mr. James Hamilton (1606), 1494, 1509.
Ninian Foolis (1606), 1498.
John Philp (1006), 1500, 1992, etc. See General
Index.
Robert Stewart, younger (1607), 1510.
Robert Gouthird (1607), 1510.
Robert Aissouu in Crieff (1007), 1520.
Mark Donglas (1607), 1527.
James Rutherford (1607), 1527.
William Caldwell, clerk of Irvine, etc. (1608),
1528, 1574, 2161.
James Cunningham (1608), 1535.
Mr. James Strachan (1608), 1536.
William Robertson, Perth (1609), 1540.
John CargiU, son of Donald C. (1609), 1540,
1746, 1752, 1981.
John Richardson, West Reston (1609), 1541,
1547, 1655, 1657, etc. See General Index.
George Sutherland (1609), 1542.
Walter Logan, clerk of the Canongate (1609),
1545, 161310, 1649, 1653, 1654, 1911.
Andrew Craig (1609), 1548, 1549.
James Wishart (1609), 1551.
Mr. David Pearson (1009), 1555, 1647.
John Shaw (1609), 1563, 15S7.
Alexander Barclay, in Stirling (10 10), 1568,
1691, 1699, 1892, 1910, 2051.
David Wallace (101(1), 1572.
William Sinclair (IGIO), 1573, 1630.
John Turner (161U), 1575-77.
John Maxwell, Dalkeith (1010), 1578.
Robert ScoUay (1610), 1579.
Patrick Drummond (1610), 1586, 1610, 1964.
Alexander Purveyance (1010), 1590, 1706.
David Rollok, Dunning (1610), 1592, 1679.
Mr. John Hucheaoun (1610), 1593, 1598.
George Hucheson (1610), 159.3.
George Camiibell (1610), 1595, 1883.
Alexander Guthrie, younger (1610), 1597, 1634;
common clerk of Edinburgh (1630), 2049,
etc. See Cieneral Index.
Hugh Peebles (1610), 1597.
James Hay (1610), 1599.
Robert Ker, Linlithgow (1611), 1601, 1740, etc.
See General Index.
David Marshall in Ballanton (1611), 1602, 1603.
James Glover (1611), 1603.
Thomas Inglis (1611), 1604. See General Index.
William Brown, Dunfermline (1611), 1605, 1998,
2099.
William Galbraith, North Berwick (1011), 1607,
1611, 1750. See. General Index.
Homer Ross (1011), 160S, 1069.
John Hutton (1611), 1609, 1624, 1670, 1800.
Robert Quliyt (1611), 1021, 1903.
William Eraser (1011), 1622.
Oliver Ross, Maybole (1612), 1627.
John Brume (1612), 1632.
Alexander Punlop, W.S. (1612), 1633. See
General Index.
Bartholomew Roberton, Hamilton (1612), 1638,
1946, etc. See General Index.
Matthew M'Math (1612), 1638.
Robert Cunningham (1612), 1650.
John Dunmure, Dundee (1612), 1656.
Mr. James Wedderburn (1612), 1656. See General
Index.
John Mvlne (1612), 1658.
Robert 'Pringle (1612), 1662, 1704; W.S., see
General Index.
George Wardlaw (1612), 1664.
James Sandilands, Newbattle (1612), 1666, 1667.
Henry Beverage (1012), 1668.
Gilbert Girwen of Caldwollistoun, younger (1612),
1669, 1674.
Gavin Alexander (1613), 1670.
John Bog, in Perth (1613), 1071.
Gilbert Sanders, Dunfermline (1613), 1675, 1865,
2198.
Henry Brown, Perth (1613), 1679, 2080,2081.
David Watson (1013), 1681, 2038. See General
Index.
Thomas Wichtane, Dundee (1613), 1682, 1743,
1744, 2496.
William Watt (1613), 1684.
James Fraser (1613), 1685.
John Fraser (1613), 1685.
Abraham Piggott, junior (1613), 1686.
Mr. James Niven (1613), 1691, 1692.
William Young (1613), 1092.
Robert Fortune (1613), 3312. See General Index.
Anthony White (1613), 1694, 1866, 1S72, 1878.
James Gray, Lanark (1614), 1708, 1951.
Gideon Weir, Lanark (1614), 1708, 1709, 2023,
2251.
John Leirmont (1614), 1711.
John Williamson, Stirling (1614), 1714, etc. See
General Index.
George Wood (1614), 1715.
Mr. John Hay, depute-clerk, Edinburgh (1615),
1724, 1728, 1734, 1745, 1753, etc. See
General Index.
John Kennedy (1615), 1729, 1849, 1850, 1879,
1886, 2337.
Quentin Kennedy (1615), 1729.
Alexander Blair (1615), 1729.
Mr. William Weniyss (1615), 1735. -See General
Index.
Mr. David Kinghorn (1615), 1736, 1741, 1766,
etc. See General Index.
Henry Maxwell (1616), 1758.
Charles Hall (1617), 1760, 1923, 2415.
Mr. William Kinghorn (1617), 1761.
Robert Forrett, clerk of Culrosa (1617), 1703,
2143, 2317, 2417.
Patrick Maine (1617), 1764.
INDEX OF NOTARIES-PUBLIC
1047
Mr. ■William Yule (1G17), 1768.
George Purves, Dunbar (1017), 177.3-75.
William Dalziel, Eyemouth (1G17), 177G, 1991,
2379 (?).
Jolin Dewar, Duna (1617), 1776, 1777, 1902,
2029, 2202, 2279, 2427.
William Lauder (1617), 1779.
Thomas Coutts, W.S. (1617), 17SI, 1824, 1825,
1898, 1900, 1954, 1959, 1960, 1983.
Mr. Francis Hay (1G17), 1784, 1839, 1995, etc.
See General Index.
John Ker (lOlS), 1789.
John Newall (1018), 1790, 2472.
Thomas M'Blane (1618), 1792-94.
Robert Johnstone (IGIS), 1799.
George Johnstone (1618). 1801 1802.
.John Paterson (1618), 1807.
John Gilmour, W.S. (1018), 1813, etc. See
General Index.
James Auchinleck (1618), 1814.
George Murray (1G19), 1815.
Mr. John Sydserf (1619), 1820.
Ale.xander Carmichael (1620), 1827, 1919, 2170,
2380.
Mr. James Law (1620), 1830, 1881.
Robert Kaa (1620), 1830, 1837, 1963, 1986. See
General Index.
George Tod (1620), 1842.
James Craik (1020), 1842, 2020, 2042, 2181,
2183.
David Anderson (1020), 1844.
Robert Mudie (1020), 1845, etc. See General
Index.
John .Shaw, Blairquhan (1621), 1850, 1879, 1928,
1954, 1957, 2195.
James Glassfurd, Cupar (1621), 1857.
James Fleming (1021), 1807.
Adam Nisbet (1021), 1871. See General Index.
John Anderson, Torbolton (1021), 1871.
Alexander Christeson (1621), 1871, 1877. See
General Index.
James Douglas (1621), 1880, 1917, 195.3, 2001 (?).
William Gemmill (1621), 1883, 1884. See
General Index.
John Dingwall, clerk of Crail (1021), 1890, 2411.
.Limes Strachan (1G21), 1891.
Mr. Alexander Wedderburn (1621), 1891.
James Mure (1622), 1895.
Thomas Thowms (or Thownis), (1622), 1898,
1899.
Thomas Schewane (1622), 1905, 2034, 2065, 2067,
2210.
Timothy Rouchlaw (1622), 1906.
Alexander Marshell, Falkland (1622), 1912, 22,56,
2336.
John Littlejohn (1622), 1912. Str General Index.
George Stewart (1022), 1913, 1985, 1991.
Alexander .Semple (1022), 1914.
John Rig (1023), 1916.
Mr. James Scot (1023), 1918.
James Airth (1623), 1925.
Alexander Ncilsou (1623), 1926.
John Leirmont (1023), 1930, 1931, etc. See
General Index.
James Gibson (1024), 1938.
Mr. William Hay (1024), 1939. See General ladex.
Mr. Andrew Dalrymple, in Mauchline (1624),
1940, 1944, 2120.
Henry Primrose, Mauchline (1624), 1940.
WUliam Mitchell, Mauchline (1624), 1940, 1944,
etc. See General Index.
Mr. Alexander Thomson (1624), 1941.
James Lyon (1024), 1942.
WiUiara Fyfe(lG24), 1949.
James Cunningham (1024), 1950.
Andrew Huchison (1624), 1950.
John Cochrane (1024), 1954.
William Woddrop (1024), 1956.
Robert Pow (1624), 1958, 2343.
George Halkhead (1025), 1962.
George Buchanan (1626), 1972, 199.3.
Mr. George Trotter (1626), 1975, etc. See General
Index.
David Robeson (1626), 1980.
Mr. Patrick Boncle (1626), 1982, 2208.
William Neilson (1026), 1983, 2086.
Robert Andro (1027), 1988.
Mr. John Adamson (1627), 1994, 2026-28, 2059,
2086, 2094, 2141, 2142, 2201, 2202.
David Anderson, sheriflf-clerk of Fife (1627),
1997.
James Philp (1627), 2000.
Andrew Twnno (1027), 2006, 2030.
Thomas Darling, W.S. (1627), 2007, 2203, 2241,
2242.
Alexander Hay, Elgin (1627), 2008.
James Souter''(1627), 2009, 2010.
Alexander Wishart (1628), 2013, 2180.
William King (1628), 2022.
George Dalziel (1628), 2024.
John Urie (1029), 2025.
James Mowat (1629), 2029.
John Lindsay (1629). 2034, 2261, 2283.
Da\-id Watson (1629), 2038.
John Mure, Maybole (1629), 2039.
GQbert Ros (1029), 2043.
Hugh Wood (1030), 2040.
Andrew Eleis (1630), 2047, 2052, 2078.
David Heart, Orkney (1630), 2047, 2052, 2064,
etc. See General Index.
Ale.xander Couper, W.S. (16.30), 2057, 2112.
Henry Veitch (1630), 2059.
Richard Bennett (1631), 2074, 2075.
Robert Bennett (1631), 2074, 2075.
John Merser (1631), 2080, 2081.
George Martin (1631), 2095. See General
Index.
Patrick Kinghorn (1631), 2098.
Robert Brown, common clerk of Irvine (1632),
2100, 2153, 2154, 2244, 2246, 2255, 2360,
2416, 2551 (?).
John Mudie, W.S. (1632), 2101, etc. See General
Index.
Alexander Leslie (1632), 2103.
Xicol.is Dunbar (1632), 2110.
Patrick Ansti,in (16.32), 2114.
Alexander Hervic (1632), 2115.
Patrick Abernethy, depute sheriff-clerk of Ber-
wickshire (1032), 2117.
James Anderson (1632), 2118.
George Davidson, master of the school at Largo
(1033), 2127.
1048
CALENDAR OF THE LAIxNG CHARTERS
Andrew Law (1633), 2127, 2160, 2219. See
General Index.
Patrick Robertson (1G33), 2132.
Laurence Cargill (1G33), 2132.
James Campbell (1033), 2133.
Alexander Balmanno (1633), 2135.
Robert Hamilton (1634), 2139, 2251, 2595. See
General Index.
Archibald Ros (1634), 2147, 2148, 2166, 2167,
2170.
William Sharp, A.M. (1634), 2152.
Andrew Crombie (16.!4), 2157, 2210.
David Forrester (1634), 2159, 2422, 2433, 2436.
John Arnott, commissary clerk, St. Andrews
(16;«), 2160, 2219.
John Brown, Irvine (1635), 2161, 2360.
James Duff (1635), 2162, 2186.
Andrew Darling (1635), 2163.
Robert Mushet (1635), 2165.
George Mushet (1635), 2165.
William Inglis (1635), 2168.
James Ryssie (1635), 2169.
James Grahame (1635), 2170, 2325.
David Corsaw, Dysart (1635), 2176.
Alexander Cas (1636), 2184.
Alexander M'Pherson (1636), 2186.
William Cruiks (1636), 2189.
James Peirson (1636), 2190.
John Miller (1636), 2190.
John Innes (1636), 2192, 2193.
John Allasoun (1636), 2194, 2839.
Gilbert Marshall, Glasgow (1636), 2196.
Mr. Patrick Walker (1637), 2207. f>ee General
Index.
Mr. David Lindsay (1037), 2208.
John Rutherford (1637), 2210. See General Index.
James Wauch (1637), 2214.
WUliam GUchrist (1637), 2215.
George Todrig (1637), 2218.
Mr. Walter Moir, Doune (1637), 2221, 2231, 2318.
James Don, in Doune ( 1637), 2221.
David Muirhead (1637), 2222.
Gilbert M'Connell (1637), 2226.
James Ros (1637), 2226.
Richard Mosman (1637), 2228.
William Gordon (163S), 2236, 2644, 2730, 2821.
Mr. John Drummond (1638), 2237.
William WaUace (1638), 2240.
Bartholomew Sampson (1638), 2250, 2343.
Adam Simpson (1639), 2252.
John Dewar, younger, in Duns (1639), 2262, 2599,
26.34, 2651, 2833.
James Barclay (1639), 2263.
James Winchester (1639), 2205.
Mr. Robert Hepburn (1640), 2273, 2289.
Mr. David Fairfoul (1640), 2275.
John Buchanan (1640), 2276, 2314.
Mr. William Moir (1640), 2277.
William Gray, Forfar (1640), 2280, 2306, 2327,
2351. See General Index.
Mr. Robert Gilmour (1641), 2287, 2342.
Edward Baxter, Rutherglen (1641), 2297, 2298.
David Spence, Rutherglen (1641), 2297, 2613.
Alexander Don, clerk of Kelso (1642), 2301.
Peter Auldjo (Algeo) (1642), 2307. See General
Index.
Henry Blackwood (1642), 2309.
Hugh Ros (1642), 2310, 2361.
Gavin Burnet, W.S. (1642), 2313, 2475.
George Lundic, Dysart (1642), 2316. See General
Index.
James Scot (1643), 2.323.
William Downie (1643), 2328.
Cuthbert Gibson (1043), 2333.
Patrick Carswell (1043), 2336, 2602, 2612.
Robert Munro (1644), 2340, 2341.
Thomas Crichton of Woodhaven (1644), 2351.
John Gordon (1045), 2356.
Alexander Weir (1646), 2362.
John Scott (1640), 2367, 2368, 2419, etc. See
General Index.
Robert Park, Pai.sley (1646), 2370, 2382, etc.
See General Index.
John Trotter (1646), 2371, 2373, 2549.
William Thomson (1048), 1597, 2383, 2423, etc.
See General Index.
John Wallace, Paisley (1648), 2386, 2504. See
General Index.
Robert Peebles (1649), 2391, 2392, 2560.
John Stewart ( 1 649), 2394.
Robert Alexander, Paisley (1649), 2397, 2401.
See General Index.
John White, Paisley (1649), 2397, 2440, 2441,
2456, 2458.
James Swan (1049), 2400.
Andrew Massie (1649), 2404.
.James Anderson (1049), 2405.
Thomas Adamson, clerk of C'rail (1050), 2411,
2570, 2578, 2640.
Mr. James Annand, Elgin (1650), 2413.
George Langlanda (1051), 2420.
John Brown, Falkirk (1052), 2421, 2442, 2451,
2758, 2797.
Walter Duncan, clerk of Kirkcaldy (1652), 2424.
Daniel Hamilton, in Rodingheid (1652), 2425.
John Chalmer (1652), 2428 ; town clerk of Elgin,
2618,2793.
Mr. Andrew Ker, Linlithgow (1654), 2452, 2453,
2503. See General Index.
Mr. James Cheyne (1654), 2454; W.S., 2587.
.See General Index.
Thomas Pearson (1654), 2455, 2465, 2482, 2605,
2099, 2715, 2716.
Thomas Manson (1655), 2463.
Robert Cant (1055), 2404.
John Gray, Forfar (1655), 2468.
John Robison, Leith (1655), 2470.
.John Macburnie (1655), 2474, 2499.
James Carswell, Paisley (1050), 2480.
Henry or Harie Dow flOoC), 2485, 2616.
William Logan (1650), 2486, 2403.
Magnus Ayton, clerk of Burntisland (16.56), 2489,
2544, 2545, 2026, 2629. See General Index.
John Yett, Dunning (1656). 2490.
Duncan Buchanan (1050), 2494.
David Anderson, Orkney (1657), 2502.
William Hart, Orkney (1657), 2505. See General
Index.
John Adam (1657), 2508.
John Imlach (1658), 2522, 2523. See General
Index.
Thomas Button (1658), 2524.
INDEX OF NOTARIES-PUBLIC
1049
John Semple (1658), 2528. See General Index.
Robert Newall (1659), 2531.
Mr. George Munro, Thurso (1659), 2537, 2603.
Henry Klder, town clerk of Dunfermline (1059),
2538.
David Koss, Tain (1659), 2540, 2636, 2720, etc.
See General Index.
Hugh Dallas, Eoss-shire (1660), 2543, 2636,2717,
2734, etc. See General Index.
James Wright (1600), 2546. Sec General Index.
James Norie (1661), 2552.
James Hodge, Musselburgh (1602), 2555, 2575.
See General Index.
John il'Gilchrist (1002), 2556.
Donald M'Gilchrist, 2556.
James Soott (1662), 2557.
Patrick Alexander (1602), 2562.
John Hamilton, Paisley (1603), 2508, 2645.
Patrick Young, Haddington (1603), 2573. See
General Index.
Mr. James Lauder, Haddington (1063), 2573. See
General Index.
James Thomson (1004), 2577.
John White (1664), 2579.
James .Smyth, Tranent (1604), 2580. See General
Index.
Walter Scott, Tranent (1664), 2580. See General
Index.
Mr. Thomas MoUyson (1664), 2583.
Walter Lyell, Montrose (1664), 2588. &eGeneral
Index.
Andrew Crawford (1605), 2594.
David Young (1005), 2596.
James Dobbie, in Cumbernauld (1605), 2596.
Willi.am Henderson (1660), 2598.
Mr. Robert Scott, sheriff-clerk of Edinburgh
(1660), 2601.
William Kirkwood (1000), 2604.
Thomas Henderson (I(i(;6), 2010.
John JIurray (1666), 2011.
John Carswell (1667), 2612.
James Craig, in Kelso (1667), 2614, 2802.
.James Allan (1667), 2015 ; W.S., etc., see General
Index.
Mr. James TurubuU (1067), 2615, 2622.
Patrick Don (1067), 2020 ; W.S., etc., »«c General
Index.
William Russell (1067), 2621.
John Spence, Brechin (1667), 2624, 2625, 2735.
John Hutton (1607), 2630, 2795.
Patrick Stewart (1068), 2032.
Willi.am Stewart (1008), 2032.
Francis Scott, Dalkeith (1608), 2037, 2702, 2709,
etc. See. General Index.
Mr. David Watson (1008), 2639, 2685, 2713,
2755, 2702. See General Index.
Robert Cunningham (1669), 2640.
James Lauder (1069), 2054.
Robert Lindsay (1609), 2656. See also General
Index.
Alexander Macintosh, Inverness (1670), 2058,
2730, 2738.
Mr. James Lauder (1670), 2666.
Alexander Davidson, Fortrose (1670), 2667,2717.
David Buthcll, St. Andrews (1671), 2671.
Robert Playfair (1071). 2072.
Andrew Symson (1671), 2673, 2950. Set General
Index.
Alexander Masterton, iu Cupar (1671), 2675.
See General Index.
Richard Wallace, Queeusferry (1671), 2676,2677.
William Luke, in Forfar (1071), 2679.
John Bain, sheriff-clerk of Berwick (1671), 2684.
William Morrison, in Clackmannan (1072), 2080.
William Dall, in Forfar (1672), 2087.
Wmiam Crombie (1072), 2088.
John Smart (1672), 2691.
John Wotherspoon (1672), 2692.
John Lockhart, Galston (1673), 2690. See General
Index.
Alexander Cairns (1073), 2712.
.John Miller (1073), 2719.
Thomas Gair, Fortrose (1673), 2721, 2753. Cf.
Goure infra, and see General Index.
John Veitch( 1673), 2722.
David Gumming (1674), 2730, 2731.
Thomas Goure (1674), 2734. Cf. Gair, supra.
David Ross (1674), 2738, 2745.
Archibald Don (1675), 2739.
John Wilkieson (1675), 2744.
Robert Whillas (1675), 2747.
Thomas Whitsou (1675), 2750.
John Cunningham (1075), 2752.
Henrv Melis (1070), 2757.
William Thomson (1070), 2700.
Hugh Paterson (1670), 2761. See General Index.
Andrew Strachan (1677), 2705.
William Rhind, Stirling (1077), 2767, 2768.
Itobert Carstairs (1078), 2770.
Alexander Edgar (1678), 2778.
William Calderwood (1678), 2778. See General
Index.
Gustavus Brown (1678), 2779, 2780.
Mr. Thomas Brown (1678), 2783.
Mr. William Thomson (1679), 2785. See General
Index.
Donald Robertson (1679), 2787.
Robert Robertson (1679), 2787.
Alexander M'Intosh, Montrose (1679), 2788.
David Elliot (1080), 2794.
James Pringle (1681), 2802.
Mr. James Rocheid (1682), 2803.
Hugh Thaync (1682), 2807.
Alexander Henryson (1082), 2810, 2858, 2867.
Thomas Walker (10S2), 2810.
Thom.is Wilkieson, Melrose (1682), 2811, 2812.
.9(1, General Index.
Patrick Murray, Kirkwall (1683), 2815, 2816.
James Smith, Haddington (1683), 2818, etc. See
General Index.
John M'Millan (1084), 2819.
Willam Bruce (1684), 2820.
Mr. James Scott (1085), 2835, 2920. See General
Index.
William Cuming (1685), 2836, 2841.
John Smith, Haddington (1685), 2838, 2875, etc.
<S'ee -General Index.
William Bell, Linlithgow (1080), 2842, 2963.
John Fergusson (1080). 2843.
Mr. John Crokatt (1686), 2844.
Robert Litster (1686), 2847, 2853.
John Forbes (1087), 2851.
6r
1050
CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS
Patrick Itobertson, Smidaiehill (1687), 2856.
William Williamson (1687), 2859.
Archibald Stewart (1687), 2860.
Joha Dallas (1687), 2862.
George Thomson (UiSS), 2S69.
George Dishington (1691), 2889, 3071.
Thomas Fender (1692), 289.3.
James Taylor (1692), 2895.
Charles Stewart (1692), 2897.
^neas Macleod (1692), 2900.
John Gourlay (1692), 2901, 2902. Set General
Index.
Andrew Munro (1692), 2904.
John Herries (1693), 2908.
John Weild(1693), 2912.
Robert Anderson, town clerk of Elgin (1694),
2917, 2918.
John Eobertoun, Glasgow (1694), 2919. See
General Index.
John Grieve (1694), 2922.
George Whillas (1694), 2926.
Hugh Baillie (1694), 2927.
James Wedderbiirn, Dundee (1695), 2930.
Robert Clarkson (1695), 2931.
Andrew Phenison (1696), 2934.
Thomas Lyell (1696), 2936.
Mr. Thomas Simson (1696), 2942.
Arthur Nasmith, Hamilton (1696), 2947.
William Spence (1606), 2948.
Patrick Murray, Montrose (1696), 2951, 2975.
Charles Heugh, Falkirk (1697), 2953. >See General
Index.
Alexander M'Lean (1697), 2956.
George Edraonstone (1697), 2962. See Genera!
Index.
Robert Birrell (1697), 2964.
Andrew Craik (1699), 2978.
Robert Pylle (1099), 2981.
Alexander Koss (1700), 2988.
John Lindsay [Bonhill] (1702), 2999.
James Elphinstone (1702), 3003.
David Hutchison (1703), 3006.
James Currie, Cumbernauld (1704), .3012.
Alexander Wedderburn, Dundee (1704), 3014.
See General Index.
Thomas Scott (1705), 3027.
Mr. Patrick Strachau (1706), 3029.
William Dalrymplo (1707), 3032.
John Blair (1707), 3034.
Mr. James Baillie (1707), 3u38.
John Edington (1708), 3041.
James Adam (1708), 3047.
William Caddell (1710), 3052.
William Cochrane (1710), 3054.
Mr. .John Thomson (1713), 3070.
Patrick Sleich, Haddington (1715), 3077. See
General Index.
John Grierson (1716), 3079.
Robert Wallace (1717), 3084.
Archib.ald Pitcairn (1720), 3090.
John Taylor (1721), 3092.
John Ainslie (1721), 3093.
John Mercer (1722), 3095, 3105.
Archibald Campbell, Inverary (1725), 3104, 3116.
Richard Strachan (1726), 3109.
John Stewart (1731), 3120.
Robert Moubray (1731), 3122.
William Eraser (1736), 3133.
James Bogle (1737), 3137.
Henry Spence (1738), 3138, 3139.
John M'Gowau (1739), 3144, 3148.
Thomas Campbell (1739), 3146, 3147, 3150,3168,
3198, 3199.
Eugenius Baillie (1740), 3153.
Robert Paterson (1742), 3155, 3159.
James Ferguson (1742), 3158.
Walter Wordie (1743), 3161.
James Graham (1744), 3164.
Andrew Pitcairn (1749), 3179.
William Henry (1751), 3188.
Andrew T.-iylor (1753), 3196.
James Archibald (1757), 3201.
Archibald Higgins (1758), 3204.
James Russell (1762), 3216, 3239.
Thomas Gair (1702), 3217.
David Barclay (1771), 3230.
James Hutchison (1772), 3233.
John Wilson, Glasgow (1780), 3251. .y«e General
Index.
Alexander Neilson (1785), 562.
John Muir (1785), 562.
Thomas Smith (1792), 3277.
SEALS REFERRED TO OR DESCRIBED IN
THE CALENDAR
I. SEALS OF BURGHS AND TOWNS
Cplross, burgh of (1711), 3062.
Edinburgh, burgh of (1556), 659, partly broken ;
seal of cause, 3264. Cf. 1247 and 2459,
portions only.
Jedburgh, burgh of (1719), 3088.
Leith, town of (1586), 1112; 2206, broken.
Montrose, burgh of, 1846.
Newcastle, town of, seal of the staple (1355), 42.
Newhaven, port of, seal of the (1626), 1980.
St. Andrews, city of, seal of causes (1557), 666.
II. ECCLESIASTICAL AND UNIVERSITY SEALS
Aberdeen, bishop of, Gavin Dunbar (1528), 368.
Marischal College at, 3287.
Brechin, bishops of —
John Hepburn (1550), 048, broken.
Alexander Campbell (1566), 813.
chapter of, seal, 048, broken ; 813.
Cambuskenneth, abbey of (1.540), 505; (1597)
1330, bad condition.
Coupar- Angus (Cupar) Abbey, seal of (1578), 973.
Culross, abbey of (1540), 442; (1565) 782;
(1569)844; (1583) 1008, 1086, 1124, 1154.
Dunkeld, bishops of —
George Crichton (1542), 400.
Robert Grichtun (1569), 840, not very legible.
Dunfermline, abbey of (1541), 453; (1543),''476 ;
478, imperfect ; 633, broken.
Galloway, bishops of —
Alexander Gordon (1564), 772, 801, both
broken.
William Couper (1614), 1698.
Glasgow, archbishop of, Andrew Fairfonl (1663),
2572.
. University of (1656), 2492.
Holyrood, commendators of —
Robert Stewart (1556), 645 ; 693, part only ;
834, part only.
Adam Bothwell (1581), 1025.
Isles, The, bishop of, Andrew Knox (1611), 1604.
Inchaffray, abbey of (1536), 407.
Kelso, abbey of (1425), 81, broken. Cf. also 434,
435, 029, 042, 808.
Kilwinning, abbey of (1559), 704, a portion only.
Kinloss, abbey of (l.'>81), 1028.
Linlithgow, convent or monastery at (1545), 490.
C/. also 621, 715, the latter apparently the
Carmelites.
Melrose, abbey of (1584), 1074, broken.
Moray, bishops of —
Patrick Hepburn (1546), 518.
Alexander Douglas (1615), 1726.
chapter of, seal (1546), 518, 519.
Newbattle, abbots of —
James Haswell (1550), 568.
Mark Ker (15.59), 699, 8.38, 1078, 1130.
Orkney, bishop of, Robert Reid, abbot of Kinloss
(1540), 442.
chapter of (1683), 2817, broken.
Paisley, abbey of (1556), 639, part of chapter
seal.
Ross, bishop of, David Pantar (1558), 687, partly
broken.
St. Andrews, archbishops of —
David Beaton, Cardinal (1546), 512.
George Gledstancs (1610), 1571; (1614)
1700.
James Sharp (1662), 2564.
church of (1610), 1571.
diocese of, Official Principal of, John Spittal,
provost of St. Mary in the Fields, Edinburgh
(1551), 582.
priory of, chapter seal (1543), 468.
See of, chapter seal (1546), 512.
University of (1785), 3205.
St. Mary, church of, St. Andrews, the chapel of
the King of Scots, seal of chapter, described
in a writ, as of date (1290), 15.
St. Salvator's College, St. Andrews (1528), 368.
Sweetheart Abbey or New Abbey (1547), 530,
700, 702, 1087, 1288.
Torphichcn, preceptors of —
W.ilter Lindsay (1546), 513.
James Sandil.inds (1556), 658. Cl'. 812.
1052
CALENDAR OF THE LAING CHARTERS
III. OTHER SEALS
Ada the Countess, mother of King William the
Lion, 2 ; 3mrill portion only.
Aiuslie, William, vicar of Maxton (15S0), 10O6.
Albany, Muraath, Duke of (1421), 99.
Alexander the Thiril, King, 7 ; centre part only
of great seal.
Angus, Archibald, Earl of (1587), 1150.
Archers, Royal Company of, Edinburgh (1732),
3125; (1752) 3190.
Argyll, Archibald, fourth Earl of (15G3), 762.
Arnot, Sir John, provost of Edinburgh (1615),
1720.
Balfour, John, brother of Pavid B. of Bcllo (1571),
859 ; also his wife's, see Stewart.
Barron, Alexander, bailie of Edinburgh. <S'ee under
Leech.
Barton, Robert, son of Alexander B,, Edinburgh
(1551), 589.
Bisset, George, burgess of Aberdeen (1598), 1338.
Kathcrine (1598), 1338.
Bonar, Andrew, in Friartoun, Fife (1512), 290.
Bonkle, John, bailie of Edinburgh (1494), 219.
Borthwick, John, portioner of Balliucreiff (1610),
1594.
Boyes, John, baker, Edinburgh (1562), 735 ; 759.
Brinslej-, William of, chaplain, seal attached to
writ by (1308), 50.
Broun, Margaret (15S4), 1089 [perhaps of the
Coalstoun family].
Bruce, Mr. Edward, commendator of Kinlosa
(159;i), 1270.
Buchanan, Gilbert, in Sallochee (1556), 641.
Carmichael, James, bailie of Edinburgh (1551),
573
Carnegy of that Ilk, John (1582), 1054.
Chapman (Chepman), Robert, Edinburgh (1547),
529.
Charteris, Henry, bailie of Edinburgh (1590),
1203, 1205.
Clidderowe, or Glideraw, John of, of Wark-on-
Tweed (1371-2), 61. Of. also 60.
Cockburn of Newbigging, Patrick (1519), 319;
(1539), 432.
CoUace of Auchinfarsicht, David (1586), 1109.
Colville of Cleish, Robert, younger (1621), 1860.
Corbet, Nicholas (.-. 1260), 9.
Patrick, his brother (/■. 1280), 11.
Roger, Lord of Leuerchilde (1355), 43.
• Walter, seal attached to charter by (1315),
21 ; another device, 23.
Cowan, Andrew, burgess in Stirling (1581), 1022.
Craigingelt of that Ilk, Robert (1581), 1027.
Cranstoun of that Ilk, William, knight (1557),
670.
Crichton, Mr. Robert, rector of Sanquhar (1557),
669.
Cunningham of Auchinharvie, Adam, younger
(1566), 811.
in Wolmet, Robert (1583), 1069.
Dalziel of Eliok, Sir Robert, elder (1627), 2003.
Darreys, or Darryas, John (1359), 45.
Dempster of Balrownie, John (1607), 1516.
Dickson of Bughtrig, Captain Robert (1007),
1519, 1520.
Douglas, James, second Marquis of (1695), 2928.
son and heir of the Earl of Morton
(1505), 251.
George, brother of William D. of Lochleven
(c. 1572), 873.
Drummond, John, 'carpentarius' (1522), 337.
Edington of that Ilk, John (1524), 345.
David (15G3), 752.
David (1585), 1097.
Patrick, his son, 1097.
Erskine of Gartmore, Elizabeth (1581), 1027.
of Gogar, Sir Thomas (1601), 1420.
Ewing (Euyn, Ewen), Thomas, temjilar l)aiHe
(1.532), 388 ; (1535) 398. C/. 4S1.
Fairfoul, John, St. Andrews (1538), 420.
Fennum, Thomas of (1356), 44.
Flanders, Margaret of, widow of Prince Alexander,
son of King Alexander the Third (1285), a
signet, 12 ; the same as wife of Renaud,
Count of Ghelre (1586), 13. See alio Gueh\ers.
Fleming, Mr. Alexander, rector of Pinkerton
(1550), 557.
Fowberie of Fowberic, Roger (1586), 1108.
Fullarton of that Ilk, John and David (1549),
550.
Adam, bailie of Edinburgh (1568), 831.
Gibson, David, canon of the Church of (ll.asgow
(1557), 331.3.
Glencairn, Alexander, Earl of (1557), 665.
Grahame of Fintry, David (1615), 1722.
Guelders (Ghelre), llenaud. Count of (1586), 13.
Hagerstoun of Hagerstoun, Thomas, seal attached
to writ by (1492), 210.
H.aliburton, John, Lord (1447), 124.
Halket, David, [? of Pitfirrane] (1545), 493.
Hamilton, Anna, Duchess of (1696), 2946.
Hamilton of Finnart, James, knight (1528), 360;
(1537), 416 ; .also his wife, nee Livingstone.
of Greenhcuck, Richard (1C23), 1920; also
his wife's, see Livingstone.
James, son of James H. of Liberton (1585),
1095, 1090.
Stephen, in Bo'ness (1617), 1764.
Hay of Tester, Willi.am, Lord (1588), 1165.
Hay, James, in Portincraig (1588), 1157.
Hepburn of Bolton, Patrick (1545). 499.
of Newmills, George (1616), 1759.
.James, dean of Dunkeld (1550), 560.
John, [designation not given] (1521), 327.
Herbotill, John, burgess of Berwick, seal attached
to writ — a device (1449), 127.
Heron of Chipchase, Cuthbert (1649), 2399.
Heyring, Patrick of (1425), 81.
Huntly, George, first Marquis of (1610), 1573.
Ilderton, Thomas, and William Strother, seals
attached to writ by them (1443), 121.
Kidd, Andrew, bailie of St. Andrews (1473), 167.
Kinbuck of that Ilk, Malcolm (1458), 143.
Kincaid of that Ilk and Craiglockhart, James
(15S2), 1047 ; also his wife's, see Leslie.
INDEX OF SEALS
1053
Kincaid, Robert, second sou of Stephen Kincaid,
portioner of Brougliton (1582), 1048.
Lament (Lawmonth), Mr. Allan, St. Andrews
(1504), 771.
Lauder, Sir Robert, justiciary (1425), 81 ; par-
tial!}' broken.
Marion, wife of Thomas Otterburn of Red-
hall (1594), 1273.
Lauderdale, John, Earl of (1044), 2347.
Leech, Sir William, a canon of Jedliurgh (1549),
553 ; also another seal, proljabl}- that of
Alexander Barron, bailie of Kdinl)nrgh.
Leslie, Christina, wife of James Kincaid, younger
^ of that Ilk (1582), 1047.
Lindsay of Fairgirth, James (1598), 1347.
Mr. John, parson of Menmuir, senator of
the College of Justice (1584), 1088.
Little, Adam and John, burgesses of Edinburgh
(1552), 601.
Livingstone [of Drumry], Elizabeth, wife of Sir
James Hamilton of Finnart (1528), 360. .SVe
Hamilton.
Jean, wife of Richard Hamilton of Green-
heuck (1623), 1926.
Lome, John Stewart, lord of (1463), 151.
Loudoun, Hugh, Lord (IGID), 1505.
Lyn, Elizabeth, sister of William Lyn of Edenkip
(1502), 243.
Macgill, Mr. David (1575), 927, 928,
Sir Thomas, canon of Dunkcid (1569), 840.
Maitland of Lethington, James (1600), 1497.
Makcaw, John, archdeacon of Lismore (1547), 528.
Manderston, John of (1425), 81.
Maners, Robert of (1388), 80.
Mar, .John Erskine, second Earl of (1612), 1001,
1680, 1787.
March, Robert Stewart, Earl of (1583), 1071.
Maxwell of Calderwood, Robert (1508), 268.
of Tealing, David (1591), 1223.
Melrose, Thomas Hamilton, Earl of (1619), 1825 ;
(1621), 1870.
Melville (Malvin), George, bailie of St. Andrews
(1473), 167.
Montrose, William, Earl of (1544), 489.
James, third Marquis of (1675), 2741.
Morison, Sir John (1620), 1843, a fragment.
Morton, James, [fourth] Earl of, afterwards
Regent (1552), 597.
William Douglas, Earl of (1591), 1220.
William, Earl of (1621), 1873.
Murray of Smiddyhill, Charles (1599), 1378, 1387.
James, younger (1590), 1204.
William, treasurer of Dunblane (1551), 582.
Napier of Edinbillie, Sir Archibald (1583), 1059.
Neville, Rauf, Lord of Raby (1364), 51.
Nimble (or Nymmyll), William, in Dalkeith (1556),
06O.
Nisbet of Dalzell, John (1513), 296.
Ogilvy, James, Lord (1509), 272.
Ogilvy of Clova, Thomas (1470), 16.3.
Ogilvie of Dunlugas, George (1581), 1030.
Otterburn of Redhall, Thomas, elder (1583), 1058.
Sir Thomas, his son (1609), 1504.
Penereth, John of, a seal attached to charter by
(1316), 20.
Pole, Richard del, and Juwetta, his wife, two
seals appended to charter by them (1371), 59.
Preston, John of, [Northumberland] (1364), 52.
Preston, Mr. John, bailie of Edinburgh (1550), 557.
Ramsay of Dounfield, John (1511), 279.
Rattray (Ratre), John, bailie of Aberdeen (1504),
248.
Richardson of Smeaton, James (1580), 993.
Sir William, vicar of Langton (1539), 434,
435.
Alison , daughter of the late Stephen Richard-
son in Jedburgh (1579), 976.
Robertson, John, in Prestonpans (1570), 856.
Ross, Walter Lesley, Earl of (1380), 65.
Roxburgh, Robert Kcr, first Earl of (1626), 1979.
Ruthven and Dirleton, William, Lord (15S0).
1009 ; afterwards first Earl of Gowrie.
Sampson of Westnewton, seal attached to charter
by his son William (1348), 41.
Semple of (Jreenside, Thomas (1626), 1971.
Shaw, William, provost of the church of Aber-
nethy (1557), 3313.
Sibbald (Sibbett), William, in Cambuskenneth
(1581), 1026.
Slater, Andrew, liailie of Edinburgh (1563), 758,
759.
Spens, Alexander, in Tranent (1593), 1258 ; only
legend visible.
Stewart, Allan, provost of Edinburgh, writ by
him and others (1523), 34,3.
Elizabeth, sister of John S. of Newgrange,
and wife of John Balfour (1571), 859.
Stirling of Esterbrekky, Mr. George (1509), 272.
Stobie, Adam, portioner of Wester Luscour (1606),
1496.
Strother, Henry del (1379), 63 ; a mere device.
William (1443), see Ilderton.
elder, of Kirknewton (1579), 984, 987.
Swynhoe, Thomas, of Goswik (1608), 1531. Seal
attached to writ bj' him.
Towers of Garmilton, Sir George (1607), 1525,
1672, 2027.
John (1599), 1365.
Trotter (Trotar) of Sisterpeth, John (1529), 378.
See nho 358.
Wallace (Wallas) of Shewalton, Lambart (1493),
215.
Wemyss, Margaret, Countess of (1690), 2882.
Williamson, Marion, of St. Andrews (1478-9), 174.
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