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Executions. Legal documents.

 Subject
Subject Source: Other Source
Scope Note: The writing in which the fulfilment of the duty of an officer of the law is narrated. Source: Gibb (A D). 'Students' glossary of Scottish legal terms.' (Edinburgh: W Green and Son Ltd, 1946.).

Found in 82 Collections and/or Records:

Arrestment, 27 December 1569, at instance of Alexander, Lord Saltoun, against William Sinclair of Herdmistoun and John Sinclair his brother. Executions 1, 4 January 1569/1570., 27 December 1569, 1, 4 January 1569/1570.

 Item
Identifier: Ch.13086
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

The 8th Lord sold many of the estates and borrowed extensively on the security of Saltoun, which was the subject of endless dispute after his death in 1612.

Dates: 27 December 1569, 1, 4 January 1569/1570.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Charters and formal documents from the Saltoun Papers. / Early Saltoun documents. / Documents relating to the family of Abernethy, Lords Saltoun of Abernethy, and their various estates, especially Saltoun and Glencorse.

Charge, 4 [July] 1633, at instance of Mr Robert Farquhar, merchant, burgess of Aberdeen, to Alexander, Lord Saltoun to enter heir to his father. Execution, 12 August 1633., 4 [July] 1633.

 Item
Identifier: Ch.13246
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

The 8th Lord sold many of the estates and borrowed extensively on the security of Saltoun, which was the subject of endless dispute after his death in 1612.

Dates: 4 [July] 1633.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Charters and formal documents from the Saltoun Papers. / Early Saltoun documents. / Documents relating to the family of Abernethy, Lords Saltoun of Abernethy, and their various estates, especially Saltoun and Glencorse.

Charge, 5 July 1637, at instance of Sir John Scot of Scotstarvet, Sir William Forbes of Craigievar, John Carstairs of Newgrange, and Mr Robert Farquhar, merchant, burgess of Aberdeen, to Alexander, Lord Saltoun to enter heir to his father. Execution, 11, 12 July 1637., 5 July 1637.

 Item
Identifier: Ch.13258
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

The 8th Lord sold many of the estates and borrowed extensively on the security of Saltoun, which was the subject of endless dispute after his death in 1612.

Dates: 5 July 1637.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Charters and formal documents from the Saltoun Papers. / Early Saltoun documents. / Documents relating to the family of Abernethy, Lords Saltoun of Abernethy, and their various estates, especially Saltoun and Glencorse.

Charge, 9 September 1624, at instance of Mr Robert Farquhar, merchant, burgess of Aberdeen, to Alexander, Lord Saltoun, to enter heir to his father. Execution, 24 September 1624., 9 September 1624.

 Item
Identifier: Ch.13223
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

The 8th Lord sold many of the estates and borrowed extensively on the security of Saltoun, which was the subject of endless dispute after his death in 1612.

Dates: 9 September 1624.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Charters and formal documents from the Saltoun Papers. / Early Saltoun documents. / Documents relating to the family of Abernethy, Lords Saltoun of Abernethy, and their various estates, especially Saltoun and Glencorse.

Charge, 10 March 1619, at instance of Sir John Scot of Scotstarvet to Alexander, Lord Saltoun to enter heir to his father. Execution, 31 March 1619., 10 March 1619.

 Item
Identifier: Ch.13293
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

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Dates: 10 March 1619.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Charters and formal documents from the Saltoun Papers. / Early Saltoun documents. / Documents relating to Robert Scott, Director of Chancery, and his grandson Sir John Scot of Scotstarvet. Their claim on Saltoun was ultimately transferred to Forbes of Craigievar.

Charge, 14 September 1618, at instance of Sir John Scot of Scotstarvet to Alexander, Lord Saltoun to enter heir to his father. Execution, 14 October 1618., 14 September 1618.

 Item
Identifier: Ch.13290
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

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Dates: 14 September 1618.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Charters and formal documents from the Saltoun Papers. / Early Saltoun documents. / Documents relating to Robert Scott, Director of Chancery, and his grandson Sir John Scot of Scotstarvet. Their claim on Saltoun was ultimately transferred to Forbes of Craigievar.

Charge, 20 October 1632, at instance of Walter Stewart, gentleman of the Privy Chamber to Alexander, Lord Saltoun, to enter heir to John, Lord Saltoun etc. Execution, 22 October 1652., 20 October 1632.

 Item
Identifier: Ch.13238
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

The 8th Lord sold many of the estates and borrowed extensively on the security of Saltoun, which was the subject of endless dispute after his death in 1612.

Dates: 20 October 1632.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Charters and formal documents from the Saltoun Papers. / Early Saltoun documents. / Documents relating to the family of Abernethy, Lords Saltoun of Abernethy, and their various estates, especially Saltoun and Glencorse.

Charge, 21 May 1633, at instance of Mr Robert Farquhar, merchant, burgess of Aberdeen to Alexander, Lord Saltoun to enter heir to his father etc. Execution, 8 June 1633., 21 May 1633.

 Item
Identifier: Ch.13243
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

The 8th Lord sold many of the estates and borrowed extensively on the security of Saltoun, which was the subject of endless dispute after his death in 1612.

Dates: 21 May 1633.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Charters and formal documents from the Saltoun Papers. / Early Saltoun documents. / Documents relating to the family of Abernethy, Lords Saltoun of Abernethy, and their various estates, especially Saltoun and Glencorse.

Charge, 25 January 1626, at instance of Mr Robert Farquhar, merchant, burgess of Aberdeen, to Alexander, Lord Saltoun to enter heir to his father. Execution 28 January 1626., 25 January 1626.

 Item
Identifier: Ch.13228
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

The 8th Lord sold many of the estates and borrowed extensively on the security of Saltoun, which was the subject of endless dispute after his death in 1612.

Dates: 25 January 1626.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Charters and formal documents from the Saltoun Papers. / Early Saltoun documents. / Documents relating to the family of Abernethy, Lords Saltoun of Abernethy, and their various estates, especially Saltoun and Glencorse.

Duplicate, 1633, of apprising, 29 January 1633, at instance of Walter Stewart, gentleman of the Privy Chamber, against Alexander, Lord Saltoun. Execution, 1633., 29 January 1633.

 Item
Identifier: Ch.13240
Scope and Contents

Execution is partially dated 12 [ ] 1633.

Dates: 29 January 1633.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Charters and formal documents from the Saltoun Papers. / Early Saltoun documents. / Documents relating to the family of Abernethy, Lords Saltoun of Abernethy, and their various estates, especially Saltoun and Glencorse.

Execution, 6 July 1694, in the hand of Archibald Turner, following letters of general charge, 5 July 1694, of William Dykes against Dougall Lamont, heir apparent to Archibald Lamont of Steillage., 6 July 1694.

 Item
Identifier: Ch.333
Dates: 6 July 1694.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Deeds of, or connected with, the Lamonts of that Ilk.

Execution, 8 April 1591, of charge, 7 March 1590/1591, to assist Thomas Ogilvie, burgess of Dundee, in a trading venture to France, on a Danzig ship in Shetland., 8 April 1591.

 Item
Identifier: Ch.15078
Scope and Contents From the Series:

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.

Dates: 8 April 1591.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Charters and formal documents from the Saltoun Papers. / Miscellaneous documents. / Miscellaneous documents from the Saltoun papers.

Execution against James Lamont of Auchinshelloch., 4 July 1694.

 Item
Identifier: Ch.7509
Dates: 4 July 1694.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Deeds of, or connected with, the Lamonts of Lamont.

Execution against James, Lord Ochiltree and Mr William Livingston., 30 December 1622.

 Item
Identifier: Ch.13451
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

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Dates: 30 December 1622.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Charters and formal documents from the Saltoun Papers. / Early Saltoun documents. / Documents relating to Sir James Stewart of Killeith, later 4th Lord Ochiltree, who was the main claimant to Saltoun, and to his cautioners and creditors. He disposed of the estate to Forbes of Craigievar.

Execution of apprising against Mr William Livingston., 2 January 1623.

 Item
Identifier: Ch.13715
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

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Dates: 2 January 1623.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Charters and formal documents from the Saltoun Papers. / Early Saltoun documents. / Documents relating to various Livingston(e)s, especially Patrick of Dalderse and Inchcorsie, his brother William, chamberlain of the 8th Lord Saltoun, and Alexander, advocate.

Execution of apprising against Sir William Ouchterlony and Alexander Butchart., 11-13 July 1608.

 Item
Identifier: Ch.14129
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

The escheat of Sir William Ouchterlony was assigned to Sir Andrew Fletcher in 1630.

Dates: 11-13 July 1608.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Charters and formal documents from the Saltoun Papers. / Early Fletcher documents. / Documents relating to Ouchterlony of Ouchterlony and mainly to part of the lands of Pitconra, acquired by Sir Andrew Fletcher in 1624.

Execution of apprising at instance of John Carstairs against Alexander, Lord Saltoun., 2 December 1637.

 Item
Identifier: Ch.13612
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

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.

Dates: 2 December 1637.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Charters and formal documents from the Saltoun Papers. / Early Saltoun documents. / Documents relating to William Forbes of Many, afterwards of Craigievar, and his son Sir William.

Execution of apprising at instance of Mr Robert Farquhar, merchant, burgess of Aberdeen, against Alexander, Lord Saltoun., 28 April 1626.

 Item
Identifier: Ch.13232
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

The 8th Lord sold many of the estates and borrowed extensively on the security of Saltoun, which was the subject of endless dispute after his death in 1612.

Dates: 28 April 1626.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Charters and formal documents from the Saltoun Papers. / Early Saltoun documents. / Documents relating to the family of Abernethy, Lords Saltoun of Abernethy, and their various estates, especially Saltoun and Glencorse.

Execution of arrestment at instance of Alexander Glass W.S. against Adam Glass, minister of Aberlady., 2 July 1711.

 Item
Identifier: Ch.14856
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

There are also some documents relating to the lands of Butterdean and Wester Borthwick in Oldhamstocks which were held by the lairds of Aberlady.

Dates: 2 July 1711.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Charters and formal documents from the Saltoun Papers. / Fletcher of Saltoun documents. / Documents concerning Aberlady and its successive owners: Douglas of Kilspindie, Hay of Aberlady, Fletcher of Aberlady, and Fletcher of Saltoun.

Execution of arrestment at instance of David Wemyss against Adam Glass, minister at Aberlady., 29 April 1707.

 Item
Identifier: Ch.14851
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

There are also some documents relating to the lands of Butterdean and Wester Borthwick in Oldhamstocks which were held by the lairds of Aberlady.

Dates: 29 April 1707.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Charters and formal documents from the Saltoun Papers. / Fletcher of Saltoun documents. / Documents concerning Aberlady and its successive owners: Douglas of Kilspindie, Hay of Aberlady, Fletcher of Aberlady, and Fletcher of Saltoun.

Execution of arrestment at instance of James Donaldson, merchant in Edinburgh, against Samuel Calderwood, plasterer in Bristo and Andrew Fletcher, Lord Milton., 8 August 1734.

 Item
Identifier: Ch.14604
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

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.

Dates: 8 August 1734.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Charters and formal documents from the Saltoun Papers. / Fletcher of Saltoun documents. / Documents relating to the family of Fletcher of Saltoun.

Execution of arrestment at instance of James Inglis, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh., 19-20 March 1623.

 Item
Identifier: Ch.13463
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

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Dates: 19-20 March 1623.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Charters and formal documents from the Saltoun Papers. / Early Saltoun documents. / Documents relating to Sir James Stewart of Killeith, later 4th Lord Ochiltree, who was the main claimant to Saltoun, and to his cautioners and creditors. He disposed of the estate to Forbes of Craigievar.

Execution of arrestment at instance of James Inglis, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh in Girvan, Dalquharrie, etc., 13-14 November 1623.

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Identifier: Ch.13470
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

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Dates: 13-14 November 1623.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Charters and formal documents from the Saltoun Papers. / Early Saltoun documents. / Documents relating to Sir James Stewart of Killeith, later 4th Lord Ochiltree, who was the main claimant to Saltoun, and to his cautioners and creditors. He disposed of the estate to Forbes of Craigievar.

Execution of arrestment at instance of Kirk Session of Aberlady against Adam Glass, minister of Aberlady., 8 August 1711.

 Item
Identifier: Ch.14857
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

There are also some documents relating to the lands of Butterdean and Wester Borthwick in Oldhamstocks which were held by the lairds of Aberlady.

Dates: 8 August 1711.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Charters and formal documents from the Saltoun Papers. / Fletcher of Saltoun documents. / Documents concerning Aberlady and its successive owners: Douglas of Kilspindie, Hay of Aberlady, Fletcher of Aberlady, and Fletcher of Saltoun.

Execution of arrestment at instance of Mr William Dunn, grammar school master in Prestonpans against Adam Glass, minister of Aberlady., 12 November 1711.

 Item
Identifier: Ch.14859
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

There are also some documents relating to the lands of Butterdean and Wester Borthwick in Oldhamstocks which were held by the lairds of Aberlady.

Dates: 12 November 1711.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Charters and formal documents from the Saltoun Papers. / Fletcher of Saltoun documents. / Documents concerning Aberlady and its successive owners: Douglas of Kilspindie, Hay of Aberlady, Fletcher of Aberlady, and Fletcher of Saltoun.

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