Instrument narrating that Isobella Lawson resigned her fourth part of a cottage tenement, in the town of Dalkeith, in favour of Robert Cunningham, 24th June 1556
Scope and Contents
Instrument narrating that Isobella Lawson, in the presence of James, Earl of Morton, etc., on her bended knees, resigned her fourth part of a cottage tenement, in the town of Dalkeith, on the south side of the High Street, bounded between the land of William Mow on east and the land of Nicholas Watson, junior, on west, in favour of Robert Cunningham, and his spouse, her sister, Elizabeth Lawson, for new infeftment to be given to them. Done on the Green of Dalkeith near the castle thereof, 24th June 1556. Witnesses, George Douglas, brother of the earl, John Douglas in Dunkeld, James Douglas, John Lowis, and John Herve. Notary, John Rolland.
Dates
- Creation: 24th June 1556
Creator
- Lawson, Isobella (Person)
- Rolland, John, fl 1550s (notary) (Person)
Language of Materials
Latin
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Archivist's Note
Margaret Forrest 7th February 2013
Repository Details
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