William, fl 1550s (baillie of Cormeston)

Scope and Contents Instrument of Sasine following on a precept, dated at Edinburgh, 14th May 1556 (directed to William Frebarne and Robert Douglas, as bailies), by William Baillie of Cormeston for infefting, in terms of a charter of sale, John Douglas of Pumfraistoun, his heirs, etc., in the lands of Middle Corswood, lying in the barony of Earls Caldor ('Caldor comitis') in the sheriffdom of Edinburgh. Sasine given at the chief manor of the lands, 20th May 1556, by William Frebarne. Witnesses, Robert Douglas,...