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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 by Robert Dury, fiar of that Ilk, bailie general of the regality of Dunfermline, for dividing the town and lands of Overgrange of Kinghorne Wester in two equal halves., 27 September 1594.

 Item
Identifier: Ch.6346
Scope and Contents From the Series:

The charter and legal material contained here is of importance as giving the continuous history of a landed family in Fife from the 13th to the 18th century. The Halkett family appear to have risen partly on the decline of the Lochores of Lochore. By 1431, the former are having transumpts made of charters of the early 13th century granted to the latter (Ch.6018-6019).

Dates: 27 September 1594.

Charge by the official of St Andrews against Adam Lindsay of Kewyle to pay Patrick Hacheid of Petfirran 500 merks., 4 May 1551.

 Item
Identifier: Ch.6126
Scope and Contents From the Series:

The charter and legal material contained here is of importance as giving the continuous history of a landed family in Fife from the 13th to the 18th century. The Halkett family appear to have risen partly on the decline of the Lochores of Lochore. By 1431, the former are having transumpts made of charters of the early 13th century granted to the latter (Ch.6018-6019).

Dates: 4 May 1551.

Charge of lawborrows, signeted 3 April 1606, Sir Robert Halket of Pitfirrane, knight, against Margaret Moubray and Charles Vallange concerning the occupation of Mekilmedow, alias New Medow., 3 April 1606.

 Item
Identifier: Ch.6425
Scope and Contents From the Series:

The charter and legal material contained here is of importance as giving the continuous history of a landed family in Fife from the 13th to the 18th century. The Halkett family appear to have risen partly on the decline of the Lochores of Lochore. By 1431, the former are having transumpts made of charters of the early 13th century granted to the latter (Ch.6018-6019).

Dates: 3 April 1606.

Charge or Diligence, signeted 9 February 1586/1587, upon the decreet to produce titles, 6 February 1586/1587, George Halket of Pitfirrane against Henrie Dik., 9 February 1586/1587.

 Item
Identifier: Ch.6300
Scope and Contents From the Series:

The charter and legal material contained here is of importance as giving the continuous history of a landed family in Fife from the 13th to the 18th century. The Halkett family appear to have risen partly on the decline of the Lochores of Lochore. By 1431, the former are having transumpts made of charters of the early 13th century granted to the latter (Ch.6018-6019).

Dates: 9 February 1586/1587.

Charge, signeted 2 January 1617, on the decreet of apprysing, 2 February 1616, Robert Pitcairn of Dounefield against Sir Robert Halkheid of Pitfirrane., 2 January 1617.

 Item
Identifier: Ch.6485
Scope and Contents From the Series:

The charter and legal material contained here is of importance as giving the continuous history of a landed family in Fife from the 13th to the 18th century. The Halkett family appear to have risen partly on the decline of the Lochores of Lochore. By 1431, the former are having transumpts made of charters of the early 13th century granted to the latter (Ch.6018-6019).

Dates: 2 January 1617.

Charge, signeted 12 November 1633, Thomas Stanehouse against Sir Robert Halket and lady, and William Cunninghame in Knowis and Patrick Anderson in Pitconnoquhy, their cautioners, for £440., 12 November 1633.

 Item
Identifier: Ch.6543
Scope and Contents From the Series:

The charter and legal material contained here is of importance as giving the continuous history of a landed family in Fife from the 13th to the 18th century. The Halkett family appear to have risen partly on the decline of the Lochores of Lochore. By 1431, the former are having transumpts made of charters of the early 13th century granted to the latter (Ch.6018-6019).

Dates: 12 November 1633.

Charge, signeted 16 June 1591, Andrew Lundie, son to Mr William Lundie of that Ilk, against George Halket of Pitfirren., 16 June 1591.

 Item
Identifier: Ch.6777
Scope and Contents From the Series:

The charter and legal material contained here is of importance as giving the continuous history of a landed family in Fife from the 13th to the 18th century. The Halkett family appear to have risen partly on the decline of the Lochores of Lochore. By 1431, the former are having transumpts made of charters of the early 13th century granted to the latter (Ch.6018-6019).

Dates: 16 June 1591.

Charge, signeted 18 January 1593/1594, at the instance of Isobell Hepburn, lady Pitfirran, and William, commendator of Pettinweem, her spouse, against Elizabeth Stewart and others to enter heirs to Robert Stewart, son and heir of umquhile Robert Stewart, burgess of Dunfermline, for redemption of an annual-rent of two chalders from a quarter of lands of Kinghorne Wester., 18 January 1593/1594.

 Item
Identifier: Ch.6342
Scope and Contents From the Series:

The charter and legal material contained here is of importance as giving the continuous history of a landed family in Fife from the 13th to the 18th century. The Halkett family appear to have risen partly on the decline of the Lochores of Lochore. By 1431, the former are having transumpts made of charters of the early 13th century granted to the latter (Ch.6018-6019).

Dates: 18 January 1593/1594.

Charge, signeted 20 May 1587, against the arbiters for George Halkheid of Petfyrren and Robert Lindsay of Kavill to give decreet and sentence on submission by said parties to them respecting the marches of Pitfirran and Kavill., 20 May 1587.

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Identifier: Ch.6309
Scope and Contents From the Series:

The charter and legal material contained here is of importance as giving the continuous history of a landed family in Fife from the 13th to the 18th century. The Halkett family appear to have risen partly on the decline of the Lochores of Lochore. By 1431, the former are having transumpts made of charters of the early 13th century granted to the latter (Ch.6018-6019).

Dates: 20 May 1587.

Charge, signeted 23 April 1591, Isobel Hepburn, lady Pitfirrane, and William, commendator of Pittenweem, her spouse, against Henry Dick for 448 merks., 23 April 1591.

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Identifier: Ch.6321
Scope and Contents From the Series:

The charter and legal material contained here is of importance as giving the continuous history of a landed family in Fife from the 13th to the 18th century. The Halkett family appear to have risen partly on the decline of the Lochores of Lochore. By 1431, the former are having transumpts made of charters of the early 13th century granted to the latter (Ch.6018-6019).

Dates: 23 April 1591.

Charge, signeted 27 May 1600, at the instance of David Pitcairn, son natural of Mr John Pitcairn of that Ilk, and Jonet Wricht, his spouse, against Robert Halkheid of Pitfirren, Dame Isobel Hepburne and Sir William Stewart, her husband, in reference to contract, 20 August 1584, George Halkeid of Pitfirrane and Isobel Hepburne, and David Pitcarne., 27 May 1600.

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Identifier: Ch.6391
Scope and Contents From the Series:

The charter and legal material contained here is of importance as giving the continuous history of a landed family in Fife from the 13th to the 18th century. The Halkett family appear to have risen partly on the decline of the Lochores of Lochore. By 1431, the former are having transumpts made of charters of the early 13th century granted to the latter (Ch.6018-6019).

Dates: 27 May 1600.

Charge to assist Thomas Ogilvie, burgess of Dundee, in a trading venture to France., 7 March 1590/1591.

 Item
Identifier: Ch.15077
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: 7 March 1590/1591.

Charge to Duncan Forbes, 1st of Culloden, as Provost, to pay money owed by the town to the commissioners of burghs., 1639.

 Item
Identifier: Ch.2014
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

These papers relate to the affairs of the town of Inverness. The dealings of the Forbes in their private capacity with Inverness are placed under Ch.1642-1843.

Dates: 1639.

Charge to George, Earl of Crawford to infeft John Ogilvy of Cars in Craigheid., 12 July 1625.

 Item
Identifier: Ch.14078
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: 12 July 1625.

Charge to Ninian Guthrie, sheriff depute of Forfar and Alexander Clark, sheriff clerk of Forfar, to extract and deliver to Alexander Guthrie various deeds concerning Douglas of Glenbervie., ?15 June 1577.

 Item
Identifier: Ch.14175
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: ?15 June 1577.

Charge to occupiers of lands of provostry of Guthrie and prebendary of Hilton and Langlands to pay to Mr John Lyndsay the teinds etc., 19 January 1593/1594.

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Identifier: Ch.14201
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: 19 January 1593/1594.

Charge under the Queen`s hand to the commendator of Dunfermline to infeft James Moubray and Elizabeth Danielstoun, his spouse, eldest daughter of Charles Danielstoun, in the lands of Petliver and Braidley and mill thereof, conform to decreet of Privy Council., 10 March 1566/1567.

 Item
Identifier: Ch.6157
Scope and Contents From the Series:

The charter and legal material contained here is of importance as giving the continuous history of a landed family in Fife from the 13th to the 18th century. The Halkett family appear to have risen partly on the decline of the Lochores of Lochore. By 1431, the former are having transumpts made of charters of the early 13th century granted to the latter (Ch.6018-6019).

Dates: 10 March 1566/1567.

Copy, undated, of charge, 20 April 1609, at instance of James Heriot of Trabrun concerning the lands of Uder., 20 April 1609.

 Item
Identifier: Ch.15110
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: 20 April 1609.

Execution, 8 April 1591, of charge, 7 March 1590/1591, to assist Thomas Ogilvie, burgess of Dundee, in a trading venture to France, on a Danzig ship in Shetland., 8 April 1591.

 Item
Identifier: Ch.15078
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: 8 April 1591.