Instrument of Sasine following on a precept of clare constat by John Maxwell of Calderwood, 22nd May 1564

Instrument of Sasine following on a precept of clare constat (of date at Edinburgh, 22nd May 1561), by John Maxwell of Calderwood, as superior, for infefting Alexander Cochrane, brother-german of the late Michael Cochrane, son and heir-apparent of George Cochrane of Barbachlaw, as heir of his brother Michael in the lands of Barbachlaw, in the barony of Bathcat [or Bathgate] and shire of Renfrew. Sasine given on the lands in the house of Ninian Hinchelwood, by Richard Mureheid, bailie, on 22nd May 1564. Witnesses, John Wrycht, Archibald Weddel, and Ninian Hinchelwood. Nicholas Thowms, clerk of St. Andrews diocese, by apostolic authority notary public.