Renunciations. Legal instruments
Found in 49 Collections and/or Records:
Copy, 1643, of extract of renunciation, 15 February 1643, by Sir William Gray of Pittindrum to Sir Andrew Fletcher, of his wadset of Saltoun. Registered, 24 February 1643., 15 February 1643.
Sir Andrew Fletcher of Innerpeffer purchased Saltoun and Glencorse in 1642; Glencorse was sold in 1647. The documents concern both the estate and individual members of the family.
Copy, undated, of renunciation, 31 January 1610, by Margaret Home, relict of Andrew alias David Broun of West Dunbullis, to Lilias, Agnes and Jean Broun her daughters, of liferent., 31 January 1610.
The family acquired various properties in Angus which were consolidated into the baronies of Innerpeffer and Turin; after Sir Andrew`s purchase of Saltoun the Angus property was sold, some to Col Sir Francis Ruthven in 1648, some to George, Lord Spynie in 1650, and some to George, Earl of Panmure in 1663; current titles will have passed to the purchasers.
Discharge and renunciation by David Wardlaw Brown to Andrew Fletcher of Saltoun of bond and disposition to the trustees of Lieutenant Colonel John MacDougall., 19 May 1842.
Sir Andrew Fletcher of Innerpeffer purchased Saltoun and Glencorse in 1642; Glencorse was sold in 1647. The documents concern both the estate and individual members of the family.
Discharge and renunciation, Nicol and Isobell Rowane, children of the late Nicol Rowan of Bordland, to George Hakcet of Pitfirran of annual-rents from lands and barony of Pitfirrane., 12 November 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).
Discharge and renunciation, Thomas Stanehouse to Sir Robert Halket and his lady of annual-rent of 300 merks from Pitfirran., 11 March 1633.
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).
Draft of renunciation of lands in Aberfeldy by Robert Menzies, son of Alexander, in Aberfeldy, in favour of Robert Menzies, second son of Sir Alexander Menzies of Menzies., 1686.
Most of the formal documents relate to members of the family of Menzies of that ilk (formerly Menzies of Weem and Enoch) and other persons of the name; Ch.10647 is a passport issued, 1846, to Sir Hew H. Dalrymple, 6th Baronet, whose descendant, the Hon Sir Hew Dalrymple compiled the collection to which all these papers belong.
Draft of renunciation of the lands of Tulliechowll in the parish of Dull, Perthshire, by James Menzies, second son of Sir Alexander, in favour of his brother Robert., 1685.
Most of the formal documents relate to members of the family of Menzies of that ilk (formerly Menzies of Weem and Enoch) and other persons of the name; Ch.10647 is a passport issued, 1846, to Sir Hew H. Dalrymple, 6th Baronet, whose descendant, the Hon Sir Hew Dalrymple compiled the collection to which all these papers belong.
Extract of discharge, 16 October 1633, by Mr William Oliphant, servant to Countess of Dunfermline, to the heirs of Peter Oliphant of Rescobie, and renunciation to Sir Andrew Fletcher of Innerpeffer of all right to his bonds. Registered, 19 November 1633., 16 October 1633.
The family acquired various properties in Angus which were consolidated into the baronies of Innerpeffer and Turin; after Sir Andrew`s purchase of Saltoun the Angus property was sold, some to Col Sir Francis Ruthven in 1648, some to George, Lord Spynie in 1650, and some to George, Earl of Panmure in 1663; current titles will have passed to the purchasers.
Extract of renunciation, 15 February 1635, by Sir William Forbes of Craigievar to enter heir to his father in Phinevin as charged by Sir Andrew Fletcher of Innerpeffer. Registered, 21 March 1638., 15 February 1635.
William Forbes of Many, afterwards of Craigievar, and his son Sir William, succeeded in acquiring all rights to Saltoun, which was ultimately sold, after being held briefly by Sir William Gray of Pittendrum and various relations of Forbes, to Sir Andrew Fletcher of Innerpeffer.
Extract of renunciation, 15 February 1643, by Sir William Gray of Pittindrum to Sir Andrew Fletcher, of his wadset of Saltoun. Registered, 24 February 1643., 15 February 1643.
Sir Andrew Fletcher of Innerpeffer purchased Saltoun and Glencorse in 1642; Glencorse was sold in 1647. The documents concern both the estate and individual members of the family.
Extract of renunciation, 20 January 1603, by David Lyndsay now of Balcarres to Sir Walter Lyndsay concerning Balgalbyes. Registered, 2 December 1611., 20 January 1603.
Their lands were acquired by Sir Andrew Fletcher in 1631.
Extract of renunciation, 20 June 1603, by Patrick Maule of Panmure to Robert Fletcher of Panlathie. Registered, 4 August 1603., 20 June 1603.
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Fragment of draft of renunciation of the forty-shilling land of Learane by Angus McDonald of Achnakoichan and [?] McGrigor in favour of Robert, eldest son of Sir Alexander Menzies of that ilk, 1st Baronet., ?13 May 1671-?17 December 1690.
Most of the formal documents relate to members of the family of Menzies of that ilk (formerly Menzies of Weem and Enoch) and other persons of the name; Ch.10647 is a passport issued, 1846, to Sir Hew H. Dalrymple, 6th Baronet, whose descendant, the Hon Sir Hew Dalrymple compiled the collection to which all these papers belong.
Papers and some related correspondence concerning private acts of parliament relating to exchanges of entail on the lands of Balgowan, to consequent sales of land, and to the Annadale executry., 1786-1815.
Some letters, particularly in the first section of correspondence (MSS. 16198-215), also refer to more general political, military and social events.
Renunciation, 1465, by Robert Herries of Kirkpatrick Irongray in favour of Vedast Grierson of Lag, and other deeds, 1474-1679, relating to the Griersons., 1465, 1474-1679.
Ch.2544-2553 are accompanied by modern summaries.
Renunciation and discharge, 11 November 1643, registered in ‘Particular Register of Sasines, Fife’ at Cupar, 13 November 1643, Robert Walwood to Sir Robert Hacket and lady of an annual-rent of 500 merks from lands and mains of Pitfirran., 11 November 1643.
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).
Renunciation and discharge, 13 June 1643, registered in ‘Particular Register of Sasines, Fife’ at Cupar, 14 June 1643, Rachael Anderson to John Dewar of the lands of Steilend., 13 June 1643.
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).
Renunciation and discharge, 15 April 1643, registered in ‘General Register of Sasines’ 17 April 1643, James Murgane to John Dewar of the north part of the lands of Steillend and 1000 merks affecting the same., 15 April 1643.
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).
Renunciation and discharge, 1640, Rachael Anderson, of the lands of Steilend provided to her by contract of marriage, 27 April and 5 May 1632., 1640.
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).
Renunciation and discharge by Helen Bruce to Sir Robert Halket of annual-rent of 210 merks from Knokhouse., 15 August 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).
Renunciation and discharge, Elizabeth Bothwell, spouse of deceased William Spittall of Lumquhat, and William Spittale, his son and heir, to George Halkheid of Pitfirrane, of a chalder of victual from lands of Petconnoquhy., 7 November 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).
Renunciation by Alexander Fotheringham in Wester Monikie and Grisel Wilson his wife to Mr Andrew Fletcher of Innerpeffer, of Wester Monikie., 20 October 1622
The family acquired various properties in Angus which were consolidated into the baronies of Innerpeffer and Turin; after Sir Andrew`s purchase of Saltoun the Angus property was sold, some to Col Sir Francis Ruthven in 1648, some to George, Lord Spynie in 1650, and some to George, Earl of Panmure in 1663; current titles will have passed to the purchasers.
Renunciation by Archibald Chisholm, son of the deceased John Chisholm, and George Cammie to John Wishart of Pittarro of right to victual., 30 August 1596.
Some of the items in this series belong in other parts of the Saltoun collection, but their relationship was not discovered until after the arrangement had been finalised; others may have been acquired by various members of the family.
Renunciation by Dame Isobell Hepburne, lady Pitfirrane, to Sir Robert Hackett of Pitfirrane, knight, her son, for 10,000 merks of her conjunct fee and liferent infeftment, terce, etc., from the lands of Pitfirrane, Pitconnoquhy and Knokhous., 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).
Renunciation by David Grahame, fiar of Gorthie to his brother-in-law Patrick Smith of Braco, of Skaill and other land in the parish of Sandwick., 1633.
These documents relate to Professor Traill`s family the Traills of Tirlot in Orkney, his daughter`s family, the Omonds, and the Grahams of Breckness and Gorthie.