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Charter by David Edingtoun of that Ilk, whereby in terms of a contract between himself, John Hume of Blacader, and Alison Hume his second daughter, he grants to the said Alison, in liferent, eleven husband-lands in the shire of Berwick, 11th February 1563

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Identifier: GB 237 Coll-1/5/1050

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Charter by David Edingtoun of that Ilk, whereby in terms of a contract between himself, John Hume of Blacader, and Alison Hume his second daughter, he grants to the said Alison, in liferent, ten husband-lands (occupied by Thomas Dewar, Patrick and John Forrester, Thomas and Peter Knox, Paul Cowan, Thomas Wilson, and Thomas Edingtoun, as described) in the town and territory of Edington; one husband-land in Hutoun, occupied by Robert Hume, and the lands of Clarebald, all in the shire of Berwick. Dated and signed at Edinburgh, 11th February 1562-3. Witnesses, David Hume, son of said John, Thomas Orlie, burgess of Perth, Alexander Strang, macer, David Lawte, notary public, and John Corsaw, his servant.

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  • Creation: 11th February 1563

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Archivist's Note

Seal attached, bearings not distinct, apparently three savage heads; the seal is badly engraved, the legend being inscribed the wrong way.

Margaret Forrest 30th April 2013

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