Letters of arrestment. Legal instruments.
Found in 52 Collections and/or Records:
Arrestment, 27 December 1569, at instance of Alexander, Lord Saltoun, against William Sinclair of Herdmistoun and John Sinclair his brother. Executions 1, 4 January 1569/1570., 27 December 1569, 1, 4 January 1569/1570.
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.
Arrestment, 1574, apparently connected to summons, 2 June 1574, at instance of Robert Douglas, son of William Douglas of Glenbervie to Alexander Crichton in Panlathie, Mr Patrick Rogart in Panlathie, Thomas Faid in Panlathie and Thomas Donaldson in Panlathie., 1574.
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Arrestment at instance of Alexander Glas of Sauchie and Mr Harie Hay on Aberlady and Butterdean., 5 December 1667.
There are also some documents relating to the lands of Butterdean and Wester Borthwick in Oldhamstocks which were held by the lairds of Aberlady.
Arrestment at instance of Andrew Peter at the mill of Strachin against George Strauchane in Strauchane., April 1620.
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.
Arrestment at instance of Andrew Traill, burgess of Dundee, of escheat of James Guthrie of Easter Balnabreyt and Mr James his son, put to the horn at the instance of Robert Fletcher burgess of Dundee., 29 June 1594.
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Arrestment at instance of Charles Erskine of Cambuskenneth and Sir Thomas Hope of Craighall of the duties etc of Saltoun., 24 November 1640.
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.
Arrestment at instance of Elizabeth Redpethe against Jean Johnstoun, Lady Saltoun., 24 February 1603.
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.
Arrestment at instance of James Inglis, baile, burgess of Edinburgh, against the tenants of Blairquhan, Girvan and Balcraig., 1 February 1623.
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Arrestment at instance of John Armour, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh, against Mr William Livingston., 17 December 1621.
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Arrestment at instance of Sir Andrew Fletcher of Innerpeffer against the tenants of Saltoun., 24 December 1642.
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.
Arrestment at instance of Sir John Skene of Curriehill and Helen Somervell against John, Lord Saltoun., 7 November 1612.
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Arrestment at instance of Sir Robert Fletcher of Innerpeffer to the heritors, liferenters etc of Dirleton., 10 November 1653.
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.
Arrestment at instance of Thomas Cheisholme, son of deceased John Cheisholme of Lundrter, against Andrew Eliot, concerning Panlathie., 30 May 1587.
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Arrestment at instance of William Douglas of Glenbervie against Alexander Guthrie of Guthrie., 20 January 1577/1588.
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).
Arrestment at instance of William Forbes of Craigievar against Sir William Cunningham of Caprington., 25 February 1630.
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.
Arrestment at instance of William Forbes of Craigievar of goods etc of the deceased Mr William Livingston in West Saltoun., 22 December 1630.
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.
Arrestment at instance of William Moncreiff of Moncreiff against Mr Robert Ross of Craigie., 9 June 1607.
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.
Arrestment, signeted 1 May 1590, Isobel Hepburne, lady Pitferrane, and William, commendator of Pittenweeme, her spouse, against Henry Dyk in Lumfynnance Souther., 1 May 1590.
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).
Copy, 1592, of arrestment, 12 August 1592, at instance of John, Earl of Atholl concerning deceased Elizabeth, Countess of Moray., 12 August 1592.
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.
Copy, 1640, of loosing of arrestment, 2 December 1640, at instance of William Gray, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh, of teinds etc of Saltoun., 2 December 1640.
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.
Copy, undated, of arrestment, 18 July 1580, at instance of George Stewart of Arnetuly., 18 July 1580.
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.
Execution of arrestment at instance of Alexander Glass W.S. against Adam Glass, minister of Aberlady., 2 July 1711.
There are also some documents relating to the lands of Butterdean and Wester Borthwick in Oldhamstocks which were held by the lairds of Aberlady.
Execution of arrestment at instance of David Wemyss against Adam Glass, minister at Aberlady., 29 April 1707.
There are also some documents relating to the lands of Butterdean and Wester Borthwick in Oldhamstocks which were held by the lairds of Aberlady.
Execution of arrestment at instance of James Donaldson, merchant in Edinburgh, against Samuel Calderwood, plasterer in Bristo and Andrew Fletcher, Lord Milton., 8 August 1734.
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.
Execution of arrestment at instance of James Inglis, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh., 19-20 March 1623.
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