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Instruments of sasine. Legal instruments.

 Subject
Subject Source: Other Source
Scope Note: Scottish law. The deed or document recording the transfer of property. Source: Concise Scottish Dictionary (Aberdeen: Aberdeen University Press, 1987).

Found in 744 Collections and/or Records:

Instrument of sasine to Robert Erskine, son of Thomas Erskine in Restennet of Wardmyln., 3 May 1634.

 Item
Identifier: Ch.15154
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: 3 May 1634.

Instrument of sasine to Robert Fletcher of Innerpeffer of lands in Panmure., 5 July 1603.

 Item
Identifier: Ch.13774
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

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.

Dates: 5 July 1603.

Instrument of sasine to Robert Graham of Knockdallean of an annualrent from Ressuallie., 18 June 1580.

 Item
Identifier: Ch.15069
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: 18 June 1580.

Instrument of sasine to Robert Grundestoun of a tenement in Aberlady., January 1557/1558.

 Item
Identifier: Ch.14757
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: January 1557/1558.

Instrument of sasine to Robert Jollie and Elizabeth Arnot of 30 acres of Saltoun., 3 July 1601.

 Item
Identifier: Ch.13144
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: 3 July 1601.

Instrument of sasine to Robert Jollie and Elizabeth Arnot, of 30 acres of Saltoun., 10 May 1604.

 Item
Identifier: Ch.13159
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: 10 May 1604.

Instrument of sasine to Sir Andrew Fletcher of Innerpeffer of Carss, Parkyett and Carsburne., 24 November 1628.

 Item
Identifier: Ch.14091
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

The relationship between these families is not clear. The lands of Carse were acquired by Sir Andrew Fletcher in 1628 and 1629.

Dates: 24 November 1628.

Instrument of sasine to Sir Andrew Fletcher of Innerpeffer, of Saltoun., 4 May 1643.

 Item
Identifier: Ch.14466
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: 4 May 1643.

Instrument of sasine to Sir Andrew Fletcher of Innerpeffer of Saltoun and Glencorse., 25 March 1644.

 Item
Identifier: Ch.14475
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: 25 March 1644.

Instrument of sasine to Sir Andrew Fletcher of Innerpeffer, of West Cottoun., 15 May 1638.

 Item
Identifier: Ch.14096
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

The relationship between these families is not clear. The lands of Carse were acquired by Sir Andrew Fletcher in 1628 and 1629.

Dates: 15 May 1638.

Instrument of sasine to Sir John Hope, fiar of Craighall, of Saltoun and Glencorse., 1 February 1640.

 Item
Identifier: Ch.13615
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: 1 February 1640.

Instrument of sasine to Sir Robert Fletcher and Catherine Bruce his wife of annualrent from Saltoun., 11 December 1648.

 Item
Identifier: Ch.14490
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: 11 December 1648.

Instrument of sasine to Sir Robert Fletcher of Innerpeffer of Saltoun., 31 May 1650.

 Item
Identifier: Ch.14496
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: 31 May 1650.