Charters
Found in 754 Collections and/or Records:
Charter, Sir Robert Halkett of Pitfirrane, knight, to Dame Margaret Murray, his spouse, of the lands of Pitfirrane to the south of the mansion-house, until the lands of Knokas are redeemed from William Murray, brother of Sir John Murray of Eddilstoun, knight., 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, Sir Robert Halkheid to James Hepburne, burgess of Dunfermline, of annual-rent of 110 merks from lands and mains of Pitfirren., 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, Sir Robert Halkheid to Janet Cuningham, relict of Alexander Wilson in Craigs, of annual-rent of 100 merks from Knokhouse., 8 September 1615.
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, Sir Robert Halkheid to John Walker, burgess of Dunfermline, and Mr John Walker, his son, of an annual-rent of 400 merks from lands of Knokkes., 16 November 1622.
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, Thomas Bruce of Blairhall to John Strachen in Pitdinnies and Janet Forrest, his spouse, of a parcel of land in Easter Pitdinnies., 2 September 1673.
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, Thomas Toscheauch, brother of Andrew Toscheauch of Monyvaird, to David Pitcairn, natural son of Mr James Pitcairn of that Ilk, of an annual-rent of two chalders victual from the lands of Overgrange., 13 October 1577.
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, undated, by the provost, etc. of St Salvator’s College, St Andrews, confirming the charter, 15 December 1572, by Archibald, Earl of Argyle, to John Shorttus and Catharine Fotheringhame, his spouse, of the half of the lands of Steilend., 1572, or after.
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 under great seal, 4 April 1603, confirming (1) charter, 11 March 1597/1598, by Henry Bickartoun, Writer to the Signet, to David Reid of Aikinheid of the fourth of the lands of Wester Pitdoneis; (2) charter, 11 August 1597, by John Scott of Wester Sawling to said David Reid of the lands of Wester Sawling or Black Sawling., 4 April 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 under great seal, 17 February 1671, confirming charter 25 February 1640, by Sir Robert Halket of Pitfirran and Lady Margaret Murray, his spouse, to Sir James Halket, their son, of the lands of Knockhous and Pitconnoquhie, and charter, 25 April 1637, by Mr James Phin to Sir Robert and Sir James Halket, of the half of Lymekills., 17 February 1671.
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 under great seal in favour of Sir Patrick Murray of Saltcoats, Lady Elizabeth Murray, his spouse, Lady Janet Murray, his daughter, relict of Sir Charles Halket, in liferent, and James Halket, eldest son of Sir Charles, in fee, of the lands and tenandry of Pitdinnies and of Blairhaugh in warrandice, on resignation of James Cleland., 3 December 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 under great seal to David Reid of Aikinheid and Annabella Bruce, his spouse, of the lands of Blairforth, Staintoun, Colleinstoun, Scharamylhill, in shire of Perth, lands of Littill Sawling, lands of Eister and Wester Petdennyis in shire of Fife, on his own resignation., 18 August 1592.
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 under reversion by John Hakkat of Pytferan to John Wardlaw of the six merkland of Northyr Lumfennans., 26 December 1532.
Witnessed by Peter, Henry and John Hacheid.
Charter under the great seal confirming a charter of three quarters of the lands of Murdochcairnie by John Melville of Raith in favour of Robert Melville, Lord Melville of Monimail.
Charter, William Stewart, commendator of Pettinweme, to David Lindsay of Bairneyairdis of a rood of land in Pettinweem, etc., 6 September 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).
Charters, 8 November 1576, following procuratory, 8 November 1576, by David Murray of Coig, David Murray in Kers, Janet his wife, and Walter their son, for resigning Coig in favour of Sir John Murray of Tullibardine., 8 November 1576.
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Charters and formal documents from the archive of the Flemings of Wigtown.
For a detailed description see MS.20771.
Charters and formal documents from the Keith, Earl Marischal papers., 1254-1825, undated.
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Charters and formal documents from the Murray of Ochtertyre and Keith, Earl Marischal papers.
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Charters and formal documents from the Murray of Ochtertyre papers., 1458-1870.
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Charters and formal documents from the papers of the Oliphants of Gask.
Charters and formal documents from the Saltoun Papers.
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Charters and formal documents of the family of Graham of Airth.
Charters and formal documents of the Graemes of Inchbraikie and Aberuthven, Perthshire.
Collection relates mainly to properties and military service.
Charters and formal documents of the Livingstons, Earls of Linlithgow and Callendar.
Papers relate mainly to the properties of the Earls of Callendar in Stirlingshire, West Lothian, and Morayshire.