Contracts. Agreements.
Found in 483 Collections and/or Records:
Contract betwixt Isobel Hepburn, relict of George Halkheid of Pitfirrane, with consent of William, commendator of Dunfermline, her husband, and Katharine Loch, relict of George Lundy of Breryhill, respecting wadset of a quarter of Over Grange of Kinghorne., 12 May 1594.
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).
Contract concerning the lands of Fordell., January 1620.
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.
Contract, dated 1 November 1602, Sir Robert Halkheid of Pitfirrane, knight, and Henry Pitcairn of that Ilk, by which for 3000 merks the latter sells to said Sir Robert and Dame Margaret Murray, his spouse, the half of the lands of Mekilmedow, alias New Medow., 1 November 1602.
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).
Contract, dated 2 June 1604, registered in Books of Session 22 February 1605, George Bruce of Carnock for self and Edward, Lord Bruce of Kinloss, his brother, and Mr John Wardlaw, son of the late John Wardlaw, burgess of Edinburgh, by which he dispones to Edward, Lord Bruce, Lady Magdalene Clerk, his spouse, and Edward Bruce, their son, the fourth of Pitdwny and annual-rent of forty shillings from the lands of Balcasky., 2 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).
Contract, dated 5 March, registered in Books of Session 2 April 1601, Dame Isobel Hepburn, lady Petfirrane, with consent of Sir William Stewart, her husband, and Robert Halket of Pitfirrane, settlement of mutual claims., 5 March 1601.
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).
Contract, dated 10 and 11 April and registered in Books of Session, 28 May 1597, David Seytoune of Parbroith and Patrick Phin, son to John Phin in Brountyland, respecting redemption of the said lands., 10-11 April 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).
Contract, dated 29 April 1619, registered in Books of Session 12 August 1619, Mr John Phyn of Hillsyde and Mr James Phyn, his brother, by which the former dispones to his said brother the half of the lands of Lymekills., 29 April 1619.
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).
Contract, David Phin of Quhithill and Patrick Phin, son to John Phin in Brountyland, son of Agnes Pitcairn, one of the two heirs portioners of Mr Robert Pitcairn, commendator of Dunfermline, respecting the redemption of the lands of Gelletly, Maistertoun, Rescobie, Colt, Lymekilns, Morpheisfauld, etc., 31 March 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).
Contract, Francis Napier of Pitliver and Robert Bruce, with consent of his spouse and sons, by which they sell to said Francis Napier and Margaret Moubray, his spouse, the half of the waulkmiln of Burnmouth., 14 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).
Contract, George Hakcet of Pitfirrane and Isobel Hepburne, his spouse, and Hary Stewart of Rosyth and Margaret Lindsay, his spouse, by which the said Hary Stewart with consent of his spouse obliges himself to infeft the said George Hakcet and spouse in an annual-rent of 400 merks (interest of 4000 merks) from the lands and barony of Craigies in the barony of Rosyth., 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).
Contract, George Halkeid of Pitfirrane and Isobel Hepburne, his spouse, and David Pitcarne, son natural to Mr John Pitcarne of that Ilk, by which he dispones to them an annual-rent of two chalders victual from the lands of Over Grange of Kinghorne Wester, in exchange for an annual-rent of fifty merks and thirty merks from lands and mains of Pitfirren., 20 August 1584.
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).
Contract, George Halkheid of Pitfirrane and John Stevensoun of Burnemouth, by which the latter dispones for £733 : 6 : 8 to the said George Halkheid and Isobel Hepburn, his spouse, the lands of Burnemouth in parish and regality of Dunfermline., 21 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).
Contract, George Halkheid of Pitfirrane and Margaret Halkheid, his sister-german, executrix lawfully confirmed to their late father, by which George Halkheid is bound to infeft his sister in an annual-rent of £100 from the lands of Pitconnoquhy, on her assigning to him all goods, geir, money, etc., pertaining to her in virtue of her office of executry., 7 January 1573/1574.
The contract is dated 7 January 1573/1574; it was registered in books of Session on 20 July 1598.
Contract, George Halyburtoun of the Glysk [rectius Gask] and John Halket of Pitfurrane, respecting wadset of the lands of Auchtertyre and third of Balcraig, etc., 12 May 1529.
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).
Contract, Hary Stewart of Rossyth and George Halkheid of Pitfirran and Isobel Hepburn, his spouse, by which he is bound to dispone to them the quarter lands of Overgrange of Kinghorne Wester., 2 October 1584.
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).
Contract, John Dewar, portioner of Steillend, and James Murgane in Drumtuthill, by which the former dispones the north part of the lands of Steillend., 13 May 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).
Contract, John, Earl of Tweedaill, and Sir Charles Halket, by which his lordship gives tack of the teinds of Pitfirran, Pitconnochie and Knockhouse., April and July 1677.
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).
Contract, [ ] November 164[ ] Sir James Hackett, with advice of his father, and Mr Robert Bruce, advocate, by which for £5824 they dispone under reversion the half of the town and lands of Limekills., Circa 1645.
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).
Contract of Patrick Halkheid of Pitfirrane and John Wardlaw in Leith, by which Patrick Halkheid is bound to infeft John Wardlaw in security of £69/11/4 in the lands of Lumfynnance., 12 December 1571.
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).
Contract of Patrick Halkheid of Pitfirrane and Robert Lumesdane respecting wadset of the lands of Pitfirrane., 23 August 1560.
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).
Contract of sale by John Auchinleck, son of John Auchinleck of Pittenweem, in favour of Alexander Young of Eastfield, of lands belonging to the priory of Pittenweem called the Inch., 1686.
As well as charters relating to the Chalmers family itself, there are other items which are apparently unrelated but which came with the bulk of the papers. Only one document (Ch.12806) is of 15th century date, and only one (Ch.12776) is of the 16th century. The rest of the collection dates largely from the 17th and 18th centuries. A detailed list is available.
Contract of sale of David Mill to John Balfour., 29 October 1791.
The papers relate to the various activities in which members of the family were involved. An inventory of these charters is available.
Contract of tailzie between Sir Alexander Menzies and James Menzies of Culdares., 1659.
An inventory is available.
Contract, Patrick Haccat of Pitfirran and Mr George Haccat, conservator of the privileges at Flanders, for redemption of the lands of Silletoun, alias Haccat, and one-eighteenth of the lands of Southfoid., 17 February 1563/1564.
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).
Contract, Robert Halkheid of Pitfirrane and Mr Andrew Forrester, minister at Dunfermline., 6 August 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).