Extracts. Legal documents.
Found in 310 Collections and/or Records:
Extract of bond, 22 May 1619, by John Stirling of Braikie and James Stirling his son to Robert Clayhillis, bailie, burgess of Dundee for 600 merks. Registered, 15 June 1622., 22 May 1619.
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.
Extract of bond, 23 December 1609, registered, 30 May 1611, by John, Lord Saltoun to Alexander, Bishop of Moray, for 2500 merks., 23 December 1609.
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.
Extract of bond, 24 April 1611, by David Forrest of Forrest and James Forrest, fiar of Forrest, to Fergus Lyn, burgess of Dundee. Registered, 20 January 1612., 24 April 1611.
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.
Extract of bond, 25 July 1618, by Mr William Forbes of Craigievar to John Forbes of Pitsligo. Registered, 28 December 1619., 25 July 1618.
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 bond, 26 August 1647, by William, Earl of Morton and Sir James Douglas to Mr William Hay. Registered, 18 March 1648., 26 August 1647.
There are also some documents relating to the lands of Butterdean and Wester Borthwick in Oldhamstocks which were held by the lairds of Aberlady.
Extract of bond, 26 November 1641, by Sir Patrick Douglas of Kilspindie, Sir Arthur Douglas of Whittinghame, Sir Arnold Douglas of Spot and Sir Robert Douglas of Blackerstone to Alexander Don, indweller in Edinburgh and servant to James, Earl of Moray, for 2000 merks. Registered, 14 February 1643., 26 November 1641.
There are also some documents relating to the lands of Butterdean and Wester Borthwick in Oldhamstocks which were held by the lairds of Aberlady.
Extract of bond, 27 November 1618, by James, Lord Ochiltree to James Edmonston, tailor, burgess of Edinburgh and Janet Nimmo his wife. Registered, 26 November 1621., 27 November 1618.
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Extract of bond, 30 May 1609, by George Strauchane in Strachine to Andrew Patioe at the mill of Strachine for 100 merks. Registered, 5 April 1620., 30 May 1609.
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.
Extract of bond and disposition, 4 April 1723, by John Shiells, factor to Viscount of Primrose, to Henry Fletcher of Saltoun for £100 sterling of his goods etc at Longniddry, and instrument of resignation, April 1723, following. Registered 11 April 1723., 4 April 1723.
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 bond by Coill Lamont to Archibald Campbell for the sum of 1000 merks. Registered, 8th May 1646., 10 June 1643.
Extract of bond of corroboration, 15 July 1626, by David Lundie of Newhall to Mr George Fletcher, advocate. Registered, 6 November 1629., 15 July 1626.
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 bond of James Lamont of Inveryne as principal and Patrick Maxwell of Newark and Robert Lamont of Ascogg as cautioners, to George Louk, merchant, burgess of Glasgow. Registered, 11 August 1646., 20 November 1637.
Extract of bond of relief, 8 March 1610, by John, Lord Saltoun (cautioners Walter, Lord Blantyre, Patrick Livingston of Dalderss and Mr William Livingston) to Sir David Lindsay of Edzell. Registered, 2 April 1610., 8 March 1610.
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Extract of charge, 16 December 1606, to William Ouchterlony, fiar of that ilk, to infeft David Lindsays elder and younger of Kinnettles in Balpetrie [Rescobie]. Registered, 16 January 1608., 16 December 1606.
The escheat of Sir William Ouchterlony was assigned to Sir Andrew Fletcher in 1630.
Extract of commission, 10 June 1624, by Thomas, Earl of Kellie to Mr George Fletcher, advocate, to receive duties from Restennet while he is out of Scotland. Registered, 12 July 1624., 10 June 1624.
Sir George Fletcher, advocate, a younger son of Robert of Innerpeffer, was one of his commissioners and acquired the lands of Restennet in 1627. The first two documents, the earliest in the collection, are the foundation charter of the Priory by Malcolm IV and its confirmation by the Bishop of St Andrews.
Extract of commission, 14 March 1725, by George Leslie, son of Mr James Leslie, advocate, to Mr Andrew Fletcher of Milton S.C.J. and Mr Alexander Hay, advocate, to receive his accounts from Mr David Anderson, writer in Edinburgh. Registered, 8 November 1725., 14 March 1725.
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Extract of commission, 24 May 1624, by Thomas, Earl of Kellie to Sir George Erskin of Innerheill S.C.J. and Alexander, Lord Fenton to act for him with regard to Dirleton and Fenton. Registered, 15 July 1625., 24 May 1624.
Sir George Fletcher, advocate, a younger son of Robert of Innerpeffer, was one of his commissioners and acquired the lands of Restennet in 1627. The first two documents, the earliest in the collection, are the foundation charter of the Priory by Malcolm IV and its confirmation by the Bishop of St Andrews.
Extract of contract, 1 September ?1594, between William Ouchterlony of that ilk, William Ouchterlony apparent of that ilk, his son, and Catherine Scrymgeour his wife and James Ouchterlony his son concerning Pitconra. Registered, 29 December 1594., 1 September ?1594.
The escheat of Sir William Ouchterlony was assigned to Sir Andrew Fletcher in 1630.
Extract of contract, 3 December 1602, registered, 8 March 1605, between John, Lord Saltoun and John Livingston of Baldoran., 3 December 1602.
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.
Extract of contract, 4 July 1618, 5 March 1622, between John, Earl of Mar, Harie Erskine his second son and Mr Archibald Livingston, minister of Saltoun and James, Lord Ochiltree. Registered, 6 March 1622., 4 July 1618, 5 March 1622.
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Extract of contract, 5, 7 November 1605, between John, Lord Saltoun (cautioners Patrick Livingston of Dalderss and William Livingston his brother) and Mr Alexander Livingston advocate. Registered, 7 November 1605., 5, 7 November 1605.
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Extract of contract, 5 April 1603, between James Auchterlony, son of William Ouchterlony of that ilk and Alexander Butchert in Balmurmur and Janet Henders his wife concerning Petconrone. Registered, 8 April 1603., 5 April 1603.
The escheat of Sir William Ouchterlony was assigned to Sir Andrew Fletcher in 1630.
Extract of contract, 5 July 1600, between William Rynd of Carse and John Rynd his son and Margaret Ogilvie and Isobel Ouchterlonie, their spouses and Gilbert Ouchterlonie of Blackdykes. Registered, 8 July 1601., 5 July 1600.
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Extract of contract, 9 May 1611, between David Lindsay of Balgayis and Laurence Oliphant of Nether Turings concerning wadset of Surdo. Registered, 28 May 1611., 9 May 1611.
Their lands were acquired by Lindsay of Balgays.
Extract of contract, 10, 11 June 1598, between Sir Thomas Lyon of Auldbar and Dame Euphame Douglas and Peter Oliphant of Turing and Margaret Lundie concerning Muirhillok and Little Makhouse. Registered, 8 June 1599., 10, 11 June 1598.
Their lands were acquired by Lindsay of Balgays.