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Obligations. Legal instruments.

 Subject
Subject Source: Other Source
Scope Note: A legal tie by which one is bound to pay or perform something to another. Source: Watson, G 'Bell's Dictionary and Digest of the Law of Scotland' (Edinburgh, 1890).

Found in 106 Collections and/or Records:

Instrument of obligation by John Crichton of Ruthvenis to Eliza Lindsay his wife., 19 April 1563.

 Item
Identifier: Ch.14988
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: 19 April 1563.

Instrument of obligation by John Hakat of Pitfirran to infeft during life Thomas Hakat, his uncle, in 5 merks yearly from the lands of Northir Lumfynnanis, on his renouncing an annual-rent to the same amount from the barony of Segy., 30 September 1527.

 Item
Identifier: Ch.6077
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: 30 September 1527.

Instrument of obligation to Andrew, Earl of Erroll., 14 June 1576.

 Item
Identifier: Ch.15064
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: 14 June 1576.

Legal documents concerning the families of Stuart of Castlemilk, and the Stuarts of Torrance., 1473-1825.

 File
Identifier: MS.5321
Scope and Contents

The legal documents comprise the following: (i) Bonds and obligations, 1473-1825 (number 1); (ii) Dispositions, 1641-1818 (number 69); (iii) Assignations, 1638-1796 (number 119); (iv) Bills, 1766 (number 139).

Dates: 1473-1825.

Letters and papers, mostly concerning the Church of Scotland., 1231-1641.

 File
Identifier: Adv.MS.29.2.8
Scope and Contents The subjects include the case brought by John Lindsay, Lord Menmuir, against Robert Wallace; the ‘Second Book of Discipline’; the Act of Revocation; and the protests against the Service-book. Most of the papers concerning the Covenant have been published more than once, and some appeared as contemporary pamphlets.Copy of a charter, 1360, granted by David II to the Bishop of Aberdeen; in Latin (folio 1). - This was printed from Adv.MS.16.1.10 in ‘Registrum episcopatus...
Dates: 1231-1641.

Letters of obligation of Robert Marsar of Ballais to Walter Bunch, Vicar of Botavy, and Isabel, his sister., 27 August 1554.

 Item
Identifier: Ch.15290
Scope and Contents From the Collection: Comprised of: charters and sasines of property in North Street, Perth, 1544-1668 (further records of the Incorporation held in the Scottish Record Office - GD1/427 - show that by 1718 the Hammermen had acquired much of the North Street property by purchase from David Moncrieff who in turn had acquired it from Sir William Stewart of Inneruytie) and one for property in South Street, 1781. Also the oath sworn by the Perth Hammermen on the Test Act 1681, in 1682, and extracts from the Burgh...
Dates: 27 August 1554.

Miscellaneous Lathallan family papers, including grants, contracts and related papers., 1521-1812.

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Identifier: Acc.12092/1
Scope and Contents Contains: 1. Obligation by Thos Forsyth, Isbel Knox and William Fulles to pay Colonel Archibald Spens of Lathallan Lodge £8:1 :- for corn. Kelso, 21 August 1813.2. Letters of excommunication by the official Principal of St Andrews at the instance of Margaret Dunbar, relict of the deceased William Forbes against William Ruthwane of Bandane for nonfulfilment of an order under the sign of Patrick Ross priest of St Andrews diocese, notary, dated 10 July 1537 to him through his...
Dates: 1521-1812.

Miscellaneous papers which belonged to Sir William Fraser, Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath.

 File
Identifier: MS.90
Scope and Contents The contents are as follows:(i-iv) Four printed proclamations, etc., 1708, 1710, 1714 (folio 1);(v) Obligation by Patrick Hamilton and other inhabitants of Arran to provide levies, etc., for the defence of the religion, laws, and liberties of the Kirk and Kingdom whenever desired by the Earl of Argyll, 1639 (folio 6);(vi) Extract registered bond by Sir Alexander Irvine of Drum to the Committee of Estates to observe the National Covenant, 1641 (folio 8);...
Dates: 1590-1838.

Notarial copy of obligation by Henry Hakkat of Petfurrane and Margaret Cunynghame, his mother, to Robert Listoune, laird of Humby, for 200 merks money and 20 merks worth of `clething utensile and domicile` for the contract of marriage to be made between Robert and Beggis Hakkat, sister of Henry., 17 January 1502/1503.

 Item
Identifier: Ch.6050
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: 17 January 1502/1503.

Obligation, 1 March 1591/1592, Henry Stewart of Rosyth to George Lundie, minister of Dummany, that before redeeming the lands of a quarter of Overgrange of Wester Kinghorn, conform to the contract, 2 October 1584, betwixt him and George Halket of Pitfirran, he should repay what Mr Lundie had expended on the houses, etc., of said lands., 1 March 1591/1592.

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Identifier: Ch.6328
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: 1 March 1591/1592.

Obligation, 12 December 1624, registered in Books of Session 12 November 1633, Sir Robert Halket and lady to Thomas Stenhouse, son and heir of umquhile Robert Stenhouse, portioner of Maistertoun, for £440., 12 December 1624.

 Item
Identifier: Ch.6806
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 December 1624.

Obligation, 15 May 1605, by Mark Swinton of Luscar to Mr Mathew Lichtoun, minister of Currie, for 1000 merks, on which the charter, 15 May 1605, Mark Swintoun to Mr Mathew Lichtoun, proceeds., 15 May 1605.

 Item
Identifier: Ch.6411
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: 15 May 1605.

Obligation, 20 August 1584, by George Hackheid of Pitfirrane and Isobel Hepburne, his spouse, in reference to the contract, 20 August 1584, George Halkeid and Isobel Hepburne, and David Pitcarne, son natural to Mr John Pitcarne of that Ilk, to allow David Pitcairn to intromit with the two chalders victual from Over Grange of Kinghorne Wester., 20 August 1584.

 Item
Identifier: Ch.6282
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 August 1584.

Obligation, [ ] 162[ ], by Thomas Myretoun of Camno to infeft Dame Anna Halkheid, his spouse, in liferent in the lands of Myretoun., ?1622.

 Item
Identifier: Ch.6510b
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: ?1622.

Obligation, 1712, by Jean Johnston to her children Christian and Janet; and discharge, 1716, by Jean Johnstone to Christian Wardrop., 1712, 1716.

 File
Identifier: Acc.9843/40
Scope and Contents From the Record Group:

Papers, nearly all formal documents, mostly relating to the lands of Foulshields and the families associated with them. The papers are principally those of the Wardrops and their heirs, the Scotts, but also include documents relating to Shaw, Kinloch, Baillie, Weir, and Carmichael families.

Dates: 1712, 1716.

Obligation by Colonel Sir Francis Ruthven to allow Sir Andrew Fletcher of Innerpeffer and Sir Robert Fletcher to have part of Carse., 27 April 1643.

 Item
Identifier: Ch.13851
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: 27 April 1643.

Obligation by David, Earl of Crawford to infeft Sir James Guthrie and Mr John Guthrie in Stotfuld etc., 1 January 1538/1539.

 Item
Identifier: Ch.14156
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: 1 January 1538/1539.

Obligation by George, Lord Saltoun to John Home of Carrollside to give him tack of lands in Glencarse., 11 October 1587.

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Identifier: Ch.13116
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: 11 October 1587.