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Instrument of Sasine concerning the lands of Wester Mersington, in the shire of Berwick, 2nd June 1574

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Identifier: GB 237 Coll-1/5/1969

Scope and Contents

Instrument of Sasine following on a precept of clare constat, dated at Edinburgh, 20th May 1574, by Robert Lawder of Bass, for infefting Sir James Home, now of Cowdenknowes, as heir of his father, the late Sir John Home of Cowdenknowes, in the lands of Wester Mersington, in the shire of Berwick: Held blench of the granter, as superior. Sasine given 2nd June 1574. Witnesses, Edward Trottar, in Swintoun myln, John Twedop in Mersingtoun, Alexander Young, James Jamesoun there, and James Paterson. John Cramonth, A.M., of Glasgow diocese, notary public.

Dates

  • Creation: 2nd June 1574

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Language of Materials

Latin

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Full Extent

1 document

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Archivist's Note

Margaret Forrest 8th April 2014

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