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Instrument of Sasine following on a precept of clare constat by George Durie, commendator of Dunfermline, 10th November 1548

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Identifier: GB 237 Coll-1/5/1902

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Instrument of Sasine following on a precept of clare constat (dated at Dunfermline, 20th October 1548), by George [Durie], commendator of Dunfermline, etc., for infefting William Orrok as heir of his brother-german, Robert Orrok of that Ilk, in two parts of the lands of Orrok, Silliebalbe, and Dunnerne, in the regality of Dunfermline and sheriffdom of Fife, held for ward and marriage, the lands having been vacant for about four years. Sasine given 10th November 1548, at the principal mansion of the lands, by Patrick Halked of Pitfirrane, as bailie of the regality. Witnesses, Mr. Andrew Stewart, Adam Stewart, his son, Alexander Orrok, brother of said William, Sir Alexander Inglis, Sir Henry Watson, chaplains, and others. James Chalmer, presbyter of St. Andrews, notary by apostolic authority.

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  • Creation: 10th November 1548

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Latin

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Archivist's Note

Margaret Forrest 5th July 2012

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