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Instrument of Sasine following on a precept from the chancery of Queen Mary for infefting Janet Conyngham, 2nd September 1545

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Identifier: GB 237 Coll-1/5/3041

Scope and Contents

Instrument of Sasine following on a precept from the chancery of Queen Mary, dated at Linlithgow, 3rd August, third year [1545], for infefting Janet Conyngham as the eldest of four lawful and nearest heirs-portioners of her father, the late Edward Conyngham of Auchinhervy, who died at the peace and fealty of the late king, in the 51s. lands of Drummuling and Spango Conyngham with mill, etc., in the parish of Inverkip and sheriffdom of Renfrew, held of the Stewart of Scotland, security being taken for 25s. 6d. of rent of the fourth part of lands and mill, being in the hands of the Stewart of Scotland for the term of Whitsunday last, and for 51s. of relief. Sasine given by John Semple, as bailie-depute of William, Lord Semple, principal sheriff of Renfrew, on 2nd September 1545. Witnesses, John Ewin, David Crawfurd, and John Pudzain. Hugh Dunlop, presbyter of Glasgow diocese, by apostolic and imperial authority notary public.

Dates

  • Creation: 2nd September 1545

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Language of Materials

Latin

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Full Extent

1 document

Related Materials

Laing Charter La.V/2857; Laing Charter La.V/2139; Laing Charter La.V/2622

Archivist's Note

Margaret Forrest 16th February 2012

Repository Details

Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository

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