Charters
Found in 754 Collections and/or Records:
Charter, George Halkheid of Pitfirrane to John Stevenson and Marjory Turnbull, his spouse, in an annual-rent of £10 from lands of Burnmouth., 4 April 1587.
The charter and legal material contained here is of importance as giving the continuous history of a landed family in Fife from the 13th to the 18th century. The Halkett family appear to have risen partly on the decline of the Lochores of Lochore. By 1431, the former are having transumpts made of charters of the early 13th century granted to the latter (Ch.6018-6019).
Charter, George Halkheid of Pitfuran to John Rowan, son of Nicol Rowan, senior of Bourdland, of an annual-rent of nine bolls oatmeal from the lands of Pitconnoquhy, 2 June 1574.
The charter and legal material contained here is of importance as giving the continuous history of a landed family in Fife from the 13th to the 18th century. The Halkett family appear to have risen partly on the decline of the Lochores of Lochore. By 1431, the former are having transumpts made of charters of the early 13th century granted to the latter (Ch.6018-6019).
Charter given by Archibald Lamont of Silvercraigs in favour of Archibald Lamont of Stilaig of kirklands of Kilfinan., 11 May 1663.
Charter given by George Ker of Fawdonside to William Hume of Bassendean, of third part of lands of Over and Nether Flassis., 1599.
Ch.1492-1539 relate to a family of Spottiswood (most often spelt Spottiswod; also other variants) in Edinburgh.
Charter given by Thomas Sydserf, burgess of Haddington, to David Hume of Prandergaist, of a tenement in Dunbar., 1577.
Ch.1492-1539 relate to a family of Spottiswood (most often spelt Spottiswod; also other variants) in Edinburgh.
Charter granted by Provost and council of Inverness to Robert Rose, former provost of Inverness, of the fourth part of the lands of Inshes and Macharies and other lands., 28 July 1662.
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Charter, Henry Bairdner of Cultmyln to David Brand, portioner of Steillend, and Christian Bennet, his spouse, of the half of the lands of Steillend., 26 May 1606.
The charter and legal material contained here is of importance as giving the continuous history of a landed family in Fife from the 13th to the 18th century. The Halkett family appear to have risen partly on the decline of the Lochores of Lochore. By 1431, the former are having transumpts made of charters of the early 13th century granted to the latter (Ch.6018-6019).
Charter, Henry Bickartoun, Writer to the Signet, and Violet Twedy, his spouse, to David Reid of Aikinheid, of a fourth part of Easter Pitdoneis and fourth of West Pitdoneis., 11 March 1597/1598.
The charter and legal material contained here is of importance as giving the continuous history of a landed family in Fife from the 13th to the 18th century. The Halkett family appear to have risen partly on the decline of the Lochores of Lochore. By 1431, the former are having transumpts made of charters of the early 13th century granted to the latter (Ch.6018-6019).
Charter, Henry Durie of Lathalland to Henry Murray, burgess of Dunfermline, of an annual-rent of fifty merks from the lands of Eister Baldrig or Hoill Baldrig., 14 June 1578.
The charter and legal material contained here is of importance as giving the continuous history of a landed family in Fife from the 13th to the 18th century. The Halkett family appear to have risen partly on the decline of the Lochores of Lochore. By 1431, the former are having transumpts made of charters of the early 13th century granted to the latter (Ch.6018-6019).
Charter, Henry Echling of Pittandro to Andrew Echling, his son, of the lands of Pittandro in parish of Inverkeithing., 31 March 1608.
The charter and legal material contained here is of importance as giving the continuous history of a landed family in Fife from the 13th to the 18th century. The Halkett family appear to have risen partly on the decline of the Lochores of Lochore. By 1431, the former are having transumpts made of charters of the early 13th century granted to the latter (Ch.6018-6019).
Charter in favour of Alexander Fraser, Lincoln`s Inn., 20 December 1800.
These documents srelate to the ownership of the estate by the MacDonells and later by the Marquess of Huntly, and by William, Baron Ward (subsequently created Earl of Dudley), prior to the purchase by Edward Ellice.
Charter in favour of John Lamont of Inneryne and Moir Campbell, his wife, of the lands of Ardyne and Auchinfour, resigned by Patrick Houston., 10 November 1522.
Charter in favour of Marjory Fraser and John Eichie of land in Stonehaven., 14 May 1658.
Included are charters of Deer Abbey which passed to the family on the Reformation as the lordship of Altrie. Notes on these charters appear in Patrick Keith Murray`s `Inventory of Marischal Papers, 1905`, MS.21114.
Charter in favour of Sir Coill Lamond following instrument of resignation of Sir Dougall Campbell, Dame Isobell Boyd, his wife, Grissell Campbell, their daughter and James Stewart, her husband., 30 July 1631.
Charter, James Cleiland of Pitdinnies confirming charter by Thomas Bruce of Blairhall in favour of George Foldis of a parcel of Easter Pitdinnies., 4 August 1697.
The charter and legal material contained here is of importance as giving the continuous history of a landed family in Fife from the 13th to the 18th century. The Halkett family appear to have risen partly on the decline of the Lochores of Lochore. By 1431, the former are having transumpts made of charters of the early 13th century granted to the latter (Ch.6018-6019).
Charter, James Hepburn, burgess of Dunfermline, to Janet Hutcheon, his spouse, and Henry Hepburn, his brother, of two annual-rents of sixty and fifty merks from the lands and mains of Pitfirrane., 10 July 1620.
The charter and legal material contained here is of importance as giving the continuous history of a landed family in Fife from the 13th to the 18th century. The Halkett family appear to have risen partly on the decline of the Lochores of Lochore. By 1431, the former are having transumpts made of charters of the early 13th century granted to the latter (Ch.6018-6019).
Charter, James Meldrum, feuar of the Mills of Balmule or Meldrums Mills, to Henry Wardlaw, merchant in Edinburgh, and Elizabeth Wilson, his spouse, of the said Mills, held of the Queen., 17 February 1596/1597.
The charter and legal material contained here is of importance as giving the continuous history of a landed family in Fife from the 13th to the 18th century. The Halkett family appear to have risen partly on the decline of the Lochores of Lochore. By 1431, the former are having transumpts made of charters of the early 13th century granted to the latter (Ch.6018-6019).
Charter, James Moubray to George Hackheid of Pitfirren of annual-rent of seven merks from the lands of Pitliver., 2 December 1578.
The charter and legal material contained here is of importance as giving the continuous history of a landed family in Fife from the 13th to the 18th century. The Halkett family appear to have risen partly on the decline of the Lochores of Lochore. By 1431, the former are having transumpts made of charters of the early 13th century granted to the latter (Ch.6018-6019).
Charter, John Wardlaw, burgess of Edinburgh, to John Wardlaw, his son, of a fourth part of the lands of Petdwnie and annual-rent of forty shillings from Balcaskie, reserving liferent., 10 December 1589.
The charter and legal material contained here is of importance as giving the continuous history of a landed family in Fife from the 13th to the 18th century. The Halkett family appear to have risen partly on the decline of the Lochores of Lochore. By 1431, the former are having transumpts made of charters of the early 13th century granted to the latter (Ch.6018-6019).
Charter, Mark Swintoun of Luscar to Mr Mathew Lichtoun, minister of Currie, of an annual-rent of 100 merks from lands of Proper Dykis, Easter Cruiks and others., 15 May 1605.
The charter and legal material contained here is of importance as giving the continuous history of a landed family in Fife from the 13th to the 18th century. The Halkett family appear to have risen partly on the decline of the Lochores of Lochore. By 1431, the former are having transumpts made of charters of the early 13th century granted to the latter (Ch.6018-6019).
Charter, Mr James Phin, portioner of Lymekills, and Agnes Aytoun, his spouse, to Sir Robert and Sir James Halket, of the half of the town and lands of Lymekills, held of the King., 25 April 1637.
The charter and legal material contained here is of importance as giving the continuous history of a landed family in Fife from the 13th to the 18th century. The Halkett family appear to have risen partly on the decline of the Lochores of Lochore. By 1431, the former are having transumpts made of charters of the early 13th century granted to the latter (Ch.6018-6019).
Charter, Mr John Wardlaw, son of the late John Wardlaw, merchant in Edinburgh, to Edward, Lord Bruce of Kinloss, and Lady Magdalene Clerk, his spouse, and Edward Bruce, their son and heir, of a fourth of the lands of Petdwny, and annual-rent of forty shillings from lands of Balcasky., 23 June 1604.
The charter and legal material contained here is of importance as giving the continuous history of a landed family in Fife from the 13th to the 18th century. The Halkett family appear to have risen partly on the decline of the Lochores of Lochore. By 1431, the former are having transumpts made of charters of the early 13th century granted to the latter (Ch.6018-6019).
Charter of a house called Sunnyside, in Grainge, by James Bennet of Grainge in favour of George Dewar, weaver in Grainge and his spouse Margaret Paton., 8 September 1721.
Four of these are signed by James VI and Anne of Denmark.
Charter of a tenement in Dundee by Robert Duguid of Balcarno in favour of William de Barry, burgess of Dundee., 1450.
A miscellany of charters and other formal documents from the collection of John Smith, Edinburgh. Most of the documents are deeds relating to land tenure in East Lothian, particularly to lands and properties in Dunbar.
Charter of a tenement of land in Leith by James Logan of Coxton to George Fairholm, leather-dresser, burgess of Edinburgh., 1646.
A miscellany of charters and other formal documents from the collection of John Smith, Edinburgh. Most of the documents are deeds relating to land tenure in East Lothian, particularly to lands and properties in Dunbar.