Papers of James Maidment concerning the peerages of Glencairn and Buchan. Edit

Summary

Component Unique Identifier
MS.5266
Level of Description
File

Dates

  • Early 18th century, 19th century. (Creation)

Extents

  • 85 Leaves (Whole)

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Notes

  • Conditions Governing Access

    Normal access conditions apply.

  • Conditions Governing Use

    Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.

  • Arrangement

    85 folios.

  • Scope and Contents

    The contents are as follows:

    (i) Transcript, undated, with commentary by James Maidment, of ‘A genealogical account of the family of Glencairn’, a manuscript assigned by Maidment to the early 18th century and possibly to Robert Mylne. (folio 1);

    (ii) Notes, apparently by Maidment, on baronies within the earldom of Buchan (folio 40); with one leaf (folio 85) describing the peerage, published in ‘Collectanea genealogica’.

  • Bibliography

    Maidment, James. ‘Collectanea genealogica’ (Edinburgh, 1883).

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