Estate records.
Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Scope Note: Documents relating to the management of all aspects of a landed estate, which is to be considered property of notable extent which may include, as general examples, any of the following: dwellings; outbuildings; grounds; pasturage; arable land; woodland; water courses. For papers concerning the administration of personal estates, in the narrow legal sense, on death see 'Estate inventories', 'Probate records'' and 'Probate accounts'.
Found in 1259 Collections and/or Records:
Accounts, vouchers and estate papers concerning William Campbell of Stobs., 1751-1765, undated.
File
Identifier: MS.17699
Scope and Contents
Some of the papers are numbered (from 101 to 185 with duplications and gaps), 1756-1761 (folio 1), others unnumbered, 1751-1765, undated (folio 82).
Dates:
1751-1765, undated.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Papers of the family of Fletcher of Saltoun (previously of Innerpeffer), with some of Abernethy, Lords Saltoun.
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Papers concerning individuals and families related to the Fletchers of Saltoun, and concerning friends and associates of Lord Milton.
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Papers concerning friends and associates of Lord Milton.
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Papers concerning William Campbell of Stobs; his lands of Stobs and his wife's of Harvieston were mortgaged to Lord Milton.
Address Book of Tradesmen., 1800-1802.
File
Identifier: Acc.13827/797
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
The papers cover six centuries worth of family and estate papers of the Forbes, the Stuart Forbes, and the Trefusis families. Alexander de Forbes (c.1380-1448) was created the 1st Lord Forbes around 1440, the Lords Forbes of Pitsligo were descended from Sir William Forbes, brother of Alexander. The title was created in 1633 for Alexander Forbes (d.1636). His descendant Alexander Forbes, 4th Lord Forbes of Pitsligo (1678-1762) forfeited his estates following his support for the Jacobites in...
Dates:
1800-1802.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Further papers of the Forbes and Stuart Forbes families of Fettercairn and Pitsligo, with papers of the Trefusis family relating to Fettercairn and Pitsligo.
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Estate Papers of the Forbes, Stuart Forbes and Trefusis Families.
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Estate Management Papers.
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Miscellaneous Fettercairn Estate Management Papers.
Airth estate papers., 1668-1895, undated.
Series
Identifier: MSS.10801-10898
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
The papers concern all the normal features of the domestic life and estate management of a Scottish family. They cover mainly the period from 1717, when James Graham, Judge Admiral, first acquired the lands, until the 1840s, when William Graham, his great-grandson, ceased to run the estate himself, but they also contain both earlier and later material. Most of the material concerns William Graham (succeeded 1746, died 1790), and his son Thomas Graham Stirling (succeeded 1806, died 1836). The...
Dates:
1668-1895, undated.
Architectural drawings and estate plans of the family of Fletcher of Saltoun., 18th century-19th century.
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.17873-17880
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
The Fletchers were merchants in Dundee, who came to prominence towards the end of the sixteenth century in the person of Robert, burgess and bailie of Dundee, who purchased various lands in Forfar which were consolidated into the estate of Innerpeffer; he died in 1622. His eldest son Sir Andrew was admitted an ordinary judge in 1623 (his brothers were James, merchant burgess of Dundee; Robert, of Bencho; and Sir George, of Restennet, advocate, through whose holding of the priory lands of...
Dates:
18th century-19th century.
Assignation of Robert Oswald to Joseph Johnston sent to Sir William Forbes, 7th Bart., 1807, 1825.
File
Identifier: Acc.13827/532
Scope and Contents
Includes memoir of Sir William Forbes, 7th Bart.
Dates:
1807, 1825.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Further papers of the Forbes and Stuart Forbes families of Fettercairn and Pitsligo, with papers of the Trefusis family relating to Fettercairn and Pitsligo.
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Estate Papers of the Forbes, Stuart Forbes and Trefusis Families.
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Pitsligo and New Pitsligo estate papers.
Bonds of and concerning the Dalrymple family and the tenants of Hailes, Morham, Whittinghame, Traprain and Newhailes., 1635-1800.
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.25782-25787
Bonds of and concerning the Dalrymple family and the tenants of Hailes, Morham, Whittinghame, Traprain and Newhailes., 1635-1679.
File
Identifier: MS.25782
Dates:
1635-1679.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Newhailes estate papers.
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Judicial papers concerning Newhailes estate.
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Judicial papers chiefly concerning the financial affairs of the Dalrymple family.
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Bonds of and concerning the Dalrymple family and the tenants of Hailes, Morham, Whittinghame, Traprain and Newhailes.
Bonds of and concerning the Dalrymple family and the tenants of Hailes, Morham, Whittinghame, Traprain and Newhailes., 1685-1703.
File
Identifier: MS.25783
Dates:
1685-1703.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Newhailes estate papers.
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Judicial papers concerning Newhailes estate.
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Judicial papers chiefly concerning the financial affairs of the Dalrymple family.
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Bonds of and concerning the Dalrymple family and the tenants of Hailes, Morham, Whittinghame, Traprain and Newhailes.
Bonds of and concerning the Dalrymple family and the tenants of Hailes, Morham, Whittinghame, Traprain and Newhailes., 1704-1719.
File
Identifier: MS.25784
Dates:
1704-1719.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Newhailes estate papers.
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Judicial papers concerning Newhailes estate.
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Judicial papers chiefly concerning the financial affairs of the Dalrymple family.
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Bonds of and concerning the Dalrymple family and the tenants of Hailes, Morham, Whittinghame, Traprain and Newhailes.
Bonds of and concerning the Dalrymple family and the tenants of Hailes, Morham, Whittinghame, Traprain and Newhailes., 1709-1719.
File
Identifier: MS.25785
Dates:
1709-1719.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Newhailes estate papers.
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Judicial papers concerning Newhailes estate.
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Judicial papers chiefly concerning the financial affairs of the Dalrymple family.
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Bonds of and concerning the Dalrymple family and the tenants of Hailes, Morham, Whittinghame, Traprain and Newhailes.
Bonds of and concerning the Dalrymple family and the tenants of Hailes, Morham, Whittinghame, Traprain and Newhailes., 1721-1733.
File
Identifier: MS.25786
Dates:
1721-1733.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Newhailes estate papers.
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Judicial papers concerning Newhailes estate.
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Judicial papers chiefly concerning the financial affairs of the Dalrymple family.
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Bonds of and concerning the Dalrymple family and the tenants of Hailes, Morham, Whittinghame, Traprain and Newhailes.
Bonds of and concerning the Dalrymple family and the tenants of Hailes, Morham, Whittinghame, Traprain and Newhailes., 1733-1800.
File
Identifier: MS.25787
Dates:
1733-1800.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Newhailes estate papers.
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Judicial papers concerning Newhailes estate.
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Judicial papers chiefly concerning the financial affairs of the Dalrymple family.
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Bonds of and concerning the Dalrymple family and the tenants of Hailes, Morham, Whittinghame, Traprain and Newhailes.
'Book of Contents of the Barony of Covingtoun According to the New Division.', 18th century.
Item
Identifier: MS.27596
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
Lockharts held the barony of Lee in Lanarkshire from the 14th century at least, but apart from a few charters this collection dates from the 17th to the early 20th century. The direct line of lairds of Lee, from Sir James, Lord Justice Clerk, and Sir William, Cromwell's ambassador, died out in 1777. Lee then came into the possession of the descendants of Sir James's younger son, Sir George Lockhart, Lord President, who had acquired large holdings of land consolidated into the baronies of...
Dates:
18th century.
Book of livestock and crop., 1848-1849.
Item
Identifier: Acc.13827/870
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
The papers cover six centuries worth of family and estate papers of the Forbes, the Stuart Forbes, and the Trefusis families. Alexander de Forbes (c.1380-1448) was created the 1st Lord Forbes around 1440, the Lords Forbes of Pitsligo were descended from Sir William Forbes, brother of Alexander. The title was created in 1633 for Alexander Forbes (d.1636). His descendant Alexander Forbes, 4th Lord Forbes of Pitsligo (1678-1762) forfeited his estates following his support for the Jacobites in...
Dates:
1848-1849.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Further papers of the Forbes and Stuart Forbes families of Fettercairn and Pitsligo, with papers of the Trefusis family relating to Fettercairn and Pitsligo.
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Estate Papers of the Forbes, Stuart Forbes and Trefusis Families.
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Estate Management Papers.
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Fettercairn crop and stock books.
Book of livestock and crop., 1849-1851.
Item
Identifier: Acc.13827/871
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
The papers cover six centuries worth of family and estate papers of the Forbes, the Stuart Forbes, and the Trefusis families. Alexander de Forbes (c.1380-1448) was created the 1st Lord Forbes around 1440, the Lords Forbes of Pitsligo were descended from Sir William Forbes, brother of Alexander. The title was created in 1633 for Alexander Forbes (d.1636). His descendant Alexander Forbes, 4th Lord Forbes of Pitsligo (1678-1762) forfeited his estates following his support for the Jacobites in...
Dates:
1849-1851.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Further papers of the Forbes and Stuart Forbes families of Fettercairn and Pitsligo, with papers of the Trefusis family relating to Fettercairn and Pitsligo.
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Estate Papers of the Forbes, Stuart Forbes and Trefusis Families.
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Estate Management Papers.
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Fettercairn crop and stock books.
Book of livestock and crop., 1851-1853.
Item
Identifier: Acc.13827/872
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
The papers cover six centuries worth of family and estate papers of the Forbes, the Stuart Forbes, and the Trefusis families. Alexander de Forbes (c.1380-1448) was created the 1st Lord Forbes around 1440, the Lords Forbes of Pitsligo were descended from Sir William Forbes, brother of Alexander. The title was created in 1633 for Alexander Forbes (d.1636). His descendant Alexander Forbes, 4th Lord Forbes of Pitsligo (1678-1762) forfeited his estates following his support for the Jacobites in...
Dates:
1851-1853.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Further papers of the Forbes and Stuart Forbes families of Fettercairn and Pitsligo, with papers of the Trefusis family relating to Fettercairn and Pitsligo.
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Estate Papers of the Forbes, Stuart Forbes and Trefusis Families.
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Estate Management Papers.
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Fettercairn crop and stock books.
Book of livestock and crop., September 1855 - September 1856.
Item
Identifier: Acc.13827/873
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
The papers cover six centuries worth of family and estate papers of the Forbes, the Stuart Forbes, and the Trefusis families. Alexander de Forbes (c.1380-1448) was created the 1st Lord Forbes around 1440, the Lords Forbes of Pitsligo were descended from Sir William Forbes, brother of Alexander. The title was created in 1633 for Alexander Forbes (d.1636). His descendant Alexander Forbes, 4th Lord Forbes of Pitsligo (1678-1762) forfeited his estates following his support for the Jacobites in...
Dates:
September 1855 - September 1856.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Further papers of the Forbes and Stuart Forbes families of Fettercairn and Pitsligo, with papers of the Trefusis family relating to Fettercairn and Pitsligo.
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Estate Papers of the Forbes, Stuart Forbes and Trefusis Families.
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Estate Management Papers.
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Fettercairn crop and stock books.
Book of livestock and crop., September 1856 - September 1857.
Item
Identifier: Acc.13827/874
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
The papers cover six centuries worth of family and estate papers of the Forbes, the Stuart Forbes, and the Trefusis families. Alexander de Forbes (c.1380-1448) was created the 1st Lord Forbes around 1440, the Lords Forbes of Pitsligo were descended from Sir William Forbes, brother of Alexander. The title was created in 1633 for Alexander Forbes (d.1636). His descendant Alexander Forbes, 4th Lord Forbes of Pitsligo (1678-1762) forfeited his estates following his support for the Jacobites in...
Dates:
September 1856 - September 1857.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Further papers of the Forbes and Stuart Forbes families of Fettercairn and Pitsligo, with papers of the Trefusis family relating to Fettercairn and Pitsligo.
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Estate Papers of the Forbes, Stuart Forbes and Trefusis Families.
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Estate Management Papers.
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Fettercairn crop and stock books.
Book of livestock and crop., September 1857 - September 1858.
Item
Identifier: Acc.13827/875
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
The papers cover six centuries worth of family and estate papers of the Forbes, the Stuart Forbes, and the Trefusis families. Alexander de Forbes (c.1380-1448) was created the 1st Lord Forbes around 1440, the Lords Forbes of Pitsligo were descended from Sir William Forbes, brother of Alexander. The title was created in 1633 for Alexander Forbes (d.1636). His descendant Alexander Forbes, 4th Lord Forbes of Pitsligo (1678-1762) forfeited his estates following his support for the Jacobites in...
Dates:
September 1857 - September 1858.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Further papers of the Forbes and Stuart Forbes families of Fettercairn and Pitsligo, with papers of the Trefusis family relating to Fettercairn and Pitsligo.
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Estate Papers of the Forbes, Stuart Forbes and Trefusis Families.
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Estate Management Papers.
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Fettercairn crop and stock books.
Building plans and drawings of agricultural buildings and installations on the Pitsligo, Fettercairn, and Invermay estates.
Series
Identifier: Acc.6780/1-77
Scope and Contents
A collection of plans and drawings of agricultural buildings in Perthshire, Kincardineshire and Aberdeenshire. The estates concerned were owned by Lord Clinton and the Forbes family.
The plans were originally numbered in red, but the sequence is incomplete.
Dates:
1871-1893, undated.
Business Accounts for Lord Clinton., 1868.
File
Identifier: Acc.13827/822
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
The papers cover six centuries worth of family and estate papers of the Forbes, the Stuart Forbes, and the Trefusis families. Alexander de Forbes (c.1380-1448) was created the 1st Lord Forbes around 1440, the Lords Forbes of Pitsligo were descended from Sir William Forbes, brother of Alexander. The title was created in 1633 for Alexander Forbes (d.1636). His descendant Alexander Forbes, 4th Lord Forbes of Pitsligo (1678-1762) forfeited his estates following his support for the Jacobites in...
Dates:
1868.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Further papers of the Forbes and Stuart Forbes families of Fettercairn and Pitsligo, with papers of the Trefusis family relating to Fettercairn and Pitsligo.
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Estate Papers of the Forbes, Stuart Forbes and Trefusis Families.
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Estate Management Papers.
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Miscellaneous Fettercairn Estate Management Papers.
Business, financial, and legal papers of members of the Richards family, chiefly concerning the estate of Francis G Richards and his children Francis Ashburner Richards and Anne Hallowell Richards., 1883-1909.
File
Identifier: MS.20393
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
The Richards family of Horndean in Hampshire began its connection with America in the early 19th century when John Richards opened a business in Boston, Massachusetts. Although his son, Francis Richards, established a manufacturing business in Gardiner, Maine, the family retained strong European ties. The constant coming and going across the Atlantic gives the collection a very cosmopolitan outlook enhanced by the marriage in 1878 of Francis Gardiner Richards to Anne Ashburner whose family...
Dates:
1883-1909.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Correspondence, diaries, business, and genealogical papers chiefly of the Richards family of Gardiner, Maine, and of the Ashburner family.
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Miscellaneous business, financial, and legal papers of members of the Richards and Ashburner families.
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Miscellaneous business, financial, and legal papers of members of the Richards family.
Cariston estate account book, giving details of agricultural wages., 1768-1769.
Item
Identifier: MS.19213
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
A younger brother of George, 7th Baronet of Cariston, James Seton followed a military career until he sold his commission in 1774. On the death of the 7th Baronet in 1762, he became tutor to his nephew, George, 8th Baronet, and after returning from the army, resided at Cariston for some time. James Seton died at Markinch in 1817.
Dates:
1768-1769.
Cash book for house sales., 1857-1858.
Item
Identifier: Acc.13827/638
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
The papers cover six centuries worth of family and estate papers of the Forbes, the Stuart Forbes, and the Trefusis families. Alexander de Forbes (c.1380-1448) was created the 1st Lord Forbes around 1440, the Lords Forbes of Pitsligo were descended from Sir William Forbes, brother of Alexander. The title was created in 1633 for Alexander Forbes (d.1636). His descendant Alexander Forbes, 4th Lord Forbes of Pitsligo (1678-1762) forfeited his estates following his support for the Jacobites in...
Dates:
1857-1858.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Further papers of the Forbes and Stuart Forbes families of Fettercairn and Pitsligo, with papers of the Trefusis family relating to Fettercairn and Pitsligo.
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Estate Papers of the Forbes, Stuart Forbes and Trefusis Families.
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Estate Management Papers.
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Accounts for Fettercairn and other estates.
Cash book of David Davidson., July 1813 - January 1817.
File
Identifier: Acc.13827/634
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
The papers cover six centuries worth of family and estate papers of the Forbes, the Stuart Forbes, and the Trefusis families. Alexander de Forbes (c.1380-1448) was created the 1st Lord Forbes around 1440, the Lords Forbes of Pitsligo were descended from Sir William Forbes, brother of Alexander. The title was created in 1633 for Alexander Forbes (d.1636). His descendant Alexander Forbes, 4th Lord Forbes of Pitsligo (1678-1762) forfeited his estates following his support for the Jacobites in...
Dates:
July 1813 - January 1817.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Further papers of the Forbes and Stuart Forbes families of Fettercairn and Pitsligo, with papers of the Trefusis family relating to Fettercairn and Pitsligo.
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Estate Papers of the Forbes, Stuart Forbes and Trefusis Families.
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Estate Management Papers.
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Accounts for Fettercairn and other estates.