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Charges. Legal instruments.

 Subject
Subject Source: Other Source
Scope Note: Generally, an order to obey a decree of the Court. In conveyancing law, being writs under the signet for compelling heirs in heritage to take up or renounce the succession so as to enable creditors of the estate to receive satisfaction. Source: Gibb (A D). 'Students' glossary of Scottish legal terms.' (Edinburgh: W Green and Son Ltd, 1946.).

Found in 93 Collections and/or Records:

Charge at instance of James Lowrie, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh to the authorities in Perth, Dundee, Brechin and Aberdeen concerning Alexander Petrie., 1 November 1596.

 Item
Identifier: Ch.15086
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: 1 November 1596.

Charge at instance of Mr Abraham Crichton, provost of Dunglass, against Robert Leis., 29 November 1550.

 Item
Identifier: Ch.13055
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: 29 November 1550.

Charge at instance of Mr George Fletcher, advocate, to Alexander Erskine of Dun., 13 December 1627.

 Item
Identifier: Ch.14367
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

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.

Dates: 13 December 1627.

Charge at instance of Mr Patrick Lyndsay, minister, provided to the provostry of Guthrie and prebendary of Hilton and Langlands against the parishioners to pay the teinds., 30 November 1588.

 Item
Identifier: Ch.14194
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

The earlier documents relate mainly to Guthrie of Petmowis and the lands of Stotfaulds and others in Monikie, the later to Guthrie of Guthrie and the lands of Hilton and Langlands of Guthrie, which were acquired by Lindsay of Balgays in 1603. There are also documents concerning the Collegiate Church of Guthrie (of which Guthrie of Guthrie was patron) and Innerpeffer (sold to Robert Fletcher in 1596).

Dates: 30 November 1588.

Charge at instance of Robert Fletcher of Innerpeffer to James Kid, Thomas Broun, Andrew Paterson, Alexander Hunter, all in Panlathie, and William Henderson in Pitconre., 30 January 1610.

 Item
Identifier: Ch.13790
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: 30 January 1610.

Charge at instance of Sir Andrew Fletcher of Innerpeffer S.C.J. to Sir William Forbes of Craigievar to be entered heir to his father., 7 May 1634.

 Item
Identifier: Ch.13834
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: 7 May 1634.

Charge at instance of Sir Andrew Fletcher of Innerpeffer to Alexander, Earl of Kellie to enter heir to Thomas, Earl of Kellie., 15 December 1649.

 Item
Identifier: Ch.14382
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

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.

Dates: 15 December 1649.

Charge at instance of Sir Andrew Fletcher of Innerpeffer to Alexander, Lord Saltoun., 5 April 1643.

 Item
Identifier: Ch.14462
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: 5 April 1643.

Charge at instance of Sir William Forbes of Craigievar to Alexander, Lord Saltoun to enter heir to his father., 15 June 1636.

 Item
Identifier: Ch.13576
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: 15 June 1636.

Charge at instance of Sir William Forbes of Craigievar to [?] Livingston to enter heir to Mr William Livingston in West Saltoun., 21 November 1635.

 Item
Identifier: Ch.13573
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: 21 November 1635.

Charge at instance of Sir William Forbes of Craigievar to Mr William Livingston, son of Patrick of Mellignie to enter heir to his uncle Mr William Livingston., 21 November 1635.

 Item
Identifier: Ch.13572
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: 21 November 1635.

Charge at instance of Thomas Hunter, notary in Edinburgh, to Robert Wardlaw, son of James, advocate, to enter heir to George Wardlaw, sheriff clerk of Forfar., 9 December 1618.

 Item
Identifier: Ch.15036
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: 9 December 1618.

Charge at instance of Thomas Ogilvie, merchant, burgess of Dundee, to the provost and bailies of Dundee., 2 September 1592.

 Item
Identifier: Ch.15080
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: 2 September 1592.