Charters
Found in 629 Collections and/or Records:
Charter, 18 August 1585, by George Halkheid of Pitfirrane and Isobell Hepburne, his spouse, to David Pitcairn, son natural to Mr John Pitcarne of that Ilk, and Janet Wrycht, his spouse, of an annual-rent of fifty merks and of thirty merks from lands of Pitfirrane, in exchange for an annual-rent of two chalders, conform to the contract, 20 August 1584, George Halkeid and Isobel Hepburne, and David Pitcarne., 18 August 1585.
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, 20 June 1583, Robert, commendator of Dunfermline, confirming charter, 14 June 1583, by Henry Durie of Craigluscoure to George Halket and Isobel [rectius Margaret] Hepburne, his spouse, of annual-rent of £100 from Eister Silletoun, and another charter, 20 June 1583, to them of an eighth part of Maistertoun., 20 June 1583.
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, 22 December 1576, under the great seal of James VI, confirming charter, 2 August 1556, by John Wemis of that Ilk to Allan Cowttis, burgess of Dunfermline, of a half of the lands of Pitconnochquhy, and charter, 26 May 1558, by Allan Cowttis to Patrick Halkheid of Pitfirrane, of the said half of Pitconnochquhy., 22 December 1576.
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, 23 July 1575, by George Halkheid of Pitfirran to Isobel Hepburn, his future spouse, in liferent of the lands of Lumfynnance Souther and Norther, held of Henry Wardlaw of Torrye, in implement of the contract of marriage, 9 July 1575, George Halkett and Isobel Hepburn., 23 July 1575.
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, 23 July 1575, by George Halkheid of Pitfirran to Isobel Hepburn, his future spouse, in liferent, the four merkland of Petconnoquhy, held of the King, in implement of the contract of marriage, 9 July 1575, George Halkett and Isobel Hepburn., 23 July 1575.
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, 23 July 1575, by George Halkheid of Pitfirran to Isobell Hepburn, his future spouse, in liferent, of a third part of the lands of Pitfirrane, held of the Monastery of Dunfermline, in implement of the contract of marriage, 9 July 1575, George Halkett and Isobel Hepburn., 23 July 1575.
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, 23 July 1575, by George Halkheid of Pitfirran to Isobell Hepburn, his future spouse, in liferent, of the lands of Primrose and lands of Knokas, in implement of the contract of marriage, 9 July 1575, George Halkett and Isobel Hepburn., 23 July 1575.
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, 24 February 1617, by Sir Robert Halkheid of Pitfirrane to Robert Pitcairn of Dounefield of two annual-rents of fifty and thirty merks, in implement of the decreet of apprysing, 2 February 1616, Robert Pitcairn against Sir Robert Halkheid., 24 February 1617.
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, 27 August 1554, property on the north side of North Street, Perth, granted by Robert Marsar of Ballais in favour of Walter Bunch, vicar of Botavy, and liferent, undated, from the same in favour of Isabel Bunch., 27 August 1554, undated.
Charter, 27 December 1580, under the great seal by James VI confirming charter, 20 September 1557, by George, commendator of Dunfermline, to Patrick Hacked of Petfyrrane and Marjory Ogilvy, his spouse, and George Hacked, their son, of the lands of Primrose and Knokas., 27 December 1580.
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, 28 April 1606, Archibald, Earl of Argyll, confirming charter, 4 and 12 March 1604, by Thomas Shortus to Henry Bairdner of Cultmyln of the half of the lands of Steillend., 28 April 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, 28 August 1606, by Sir Robert Halkett to William Murray, brother of Sir John Murray of Eddilstoun, knight, and Marjory Schaw, his spouse, of the lands of Knokas and tack of teinds, in implement of contract, 28 August 1606., 28 August 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, 29 March 1621, Charles, Prince of Scotland, lord of Dunfermline, confirming charter, 17 April 1620, by Mr John Phin of Quhythill to Mr James Phin, his brother, of the half of the town and lands of Lymekillis., 29 March 1621.
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, 31 March 1599, by George, Earl Marischal (succeeded 1581) following procuratory of resignation, 29 March 1599, by Robert Keith of Benholm in hands of George, Earl Marischal in favour of (succeeded 1581), and William Keith of Pittendrum, of Pittendrum and Pitblae., 31 March 1599.
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, 1575, by Robert, commendator of Dunfermline, confirming the charter, 23 July 1575, by George Halkheid of Pitfirran to Isobell Hepburn, his future spouse, in liferent, of the lands of Primrose and lands of Knokas., 1575.
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, 1585, by George Halkheid of Pitfirrane and Isobel Hepburn, his spouse, in implement of the contract, 21 September 1585, George Halkheid and John Stevensoun of Burnemouth, to John Stevenson of an annual-rent of £20 from the lands of Burnmouth., 1585.
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, [ ] 1609, Robert Pitcairn of Dounfield to Robert Pitcairn, tailor, eldest son of David Pitcairne, of annual-rent of fifty merks, ‘de me’., 1609.
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 and instrument of sasine of annualrent of property on the north side of North Street, Perth, granted by James Burnett, senior, son of Archibald, burgess, Perth, in favour of Alexander Maxton, burgess, Perth, and Katherine, his wife., 20 September 1572.
Charter and instrument of sasine of annualrent of property on the north side of North Street, Perth, granted by William Murray, glover, burgess, Perth, in favour of Patrick Mathow, dyer, burgess, Perth., 31 October 1586.
Charter, Ann, Queen of Scotland, lady of Dunfermline, with consent of the King, her husband, to Henry Wardlaw of Balmule of the lands of Balmule and others, on his own resignation., 18 May 1599.
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, Anne, Queen of Scotland, lady Dunfermline, to Henry Wardlaw of Balmule, the lands of Balmule and others., 8 March 1603.
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 between Alexander Mackintosh of Termit, disposing of the half lands of Altirlies to John Forbes 4th of Culloden for the sum of 7,000 merks Scots., 10 September 1723.
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Charter by Adam Gordon of Park to John Stirling of Brakie of Over and Nether Turings., June 1617.
Their lands were acquired by Lindsay of Balgays.
Charter by Alexander, 1st Earl of Huntly, of Glasgow Forest., 17 January 1469.
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 by Alexander Anderson, Principal of Kings College, Aberdeen, in favour of Alexander Fyfe, son of James, of the temple lands of Fowlis., 3 October 1553.
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