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Charter by Francis [Stewart], commendator of the monastery of Kelso, granting to Andrew Murray, son and apparent heir of Andrew Murray of Arngosk, knight, the half lands of Wester Duddingston, 30th January 1572

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Identifier: GB 237 Coll-1/5/1199

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Charter by Francis [Stewart], commendator of the monastery of Kelso, with consent of Mr. William Lumsden, rector of Cleish, administrator of the monastery, granting to Andrew Murray, son and apparent heir of Andrew Murray of Arngosk, knight, the half lands of Wester Duddingston, shire of Edinburgh, with mill, etc. Reddendo, twelve merks yearly at Mid­summer (feast of St. John Baptist) and Martinmas, with other due services. Precept of sasine directed to Robert Borthuik and Archibald Wauchope. Dated and signed at St. Andrews, 30th January 1571-2. Witnesses, John Anstrother of that Ilk, George Clepane, vicar of Kellymure, Mr. Henry Schaw, prebendary of the church of Abernethy, Robert Clapane, Henry Balcanquell, and Alexander Muncreyffe. Signed by the commendator, the administrator, and by Thomas Symson.

Dates

  • Creation: 30th January 1572

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Latin

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1 document

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Archivist's Note

Part of seal attached.

Margaret Forrest 25th February 2014

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