Papers of the Ker family., 1575-early 19th century.
Scope and Contents
The Nisbet papers fall into four groups, belonging respectively to the Nisbets of that Ilk, the original owners of the estate; the Kers (later Carres) of Cavers and West Nisbet; who acquired the estate in 1649; the Chisholmes of that Ilk, connected by marriage to Charles St Clair, 15th Lord Sinclair, who succeeded to the estate some time before 1813; and William Molleson, probably related to the sister of Charles St Clair, de jure 13th Lord Sinclair.
Dates
- Creation: 1575-early 19th century.
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
51 Volumes
Language of Materials
From the Fonds: Undetermined
Arrangement
The papers have been grouped under the main headings of correspondence, accounts, and legal papers. There are also various bound volumes, many of them legal works.
The arrangement of the papers is as follows:
MS.5411. Correspondence
MSS.5412-5414. Accounts
MSS.5415-5431. Separate account-books
MS.5432. Legal papers
MSS.5433-5441. Legal books
MSS.5442-5461. Miscellaneous
Repository Details
Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository
Archives and Manuscript Division
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