Notarial Instrument proceeding upon and narrating a precept of sasine directed to Andrew and David Anstruther and William Strang, 13th May 1497, 10th May 1497

Notarial Instrument proceeding upon and narrating a precept of sasine, dated at Cupar, 10th May 1497, directed to Andrew and David Anstruther and William Strang, by Alexander Spens of Pittencrief, principal bailie of William, Lord of St. John, 'Commandour' of Torphichen, etc., for infefting Jonet Melvill, daughter and heiress of the late William Melvill of Carnbee, as his nearest and lawful heir in the temple lands of Carnbee, in that barony, and the temple lands of Stratharlie, called Sandy Hillock, in the barony of Lundy and sheriffdom of Fife. Witnesses to precept, Nychol Hay, Mr. David Spens, John Tailzeour, and John Carncros. Sasine given on 13th May 1497 to John Oliphant of Kelly as procurator for Jonet Mellvill. Witnesses, Alexander Oliphant, David Oliphant, William Robertson, Alexander Ednem, and Walter Wilson. James Forman, A.M, of St. Andrews diocese, notary by imperial and royal authority.