Letters of legitimation. Legal instruments.
Subject
Subject Source: Other Source
Scope Note: Issued by the Sovereign, these letters empowered illegitimate children to dispose of heritable or moveable property during their lifetime and to make a will. Source: Bell, William. 'Dictionary and digest of the law of Scotland'. 7th edition.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Letters of legitimation of Patrick Gray, son of Andrew Gray., 30 May 1526.
Item
Identifier: Ch.16965
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
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Dates:
30 May 1526.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Charters and formal documents from the Murray of Ochtertyre and Keith, Earl Marischal papers.
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Charters and formal documents from the Murray of Ochtertyre papers.
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Titles of the Murrays of Ochtertyre for the Baronies of Ochtertyre, Monzievaird and Fowlis Easter.
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Barony of Fowlis Easter.