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Papers of Rev. David Plenderleath (d. 1779)

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Identifier: GD42

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Scope and Contents

The collection is composed of: a licence by the Presbytery of Kincardine, 1731; presentation by John Cockburn of Ormiston in favour of Plenderleath to the Parish of Ormiston, 1732; petition from the heritors and elders of the Parish of Dalkeith to the Presbytery of Dalkeith about the call to Plenderleath, 1746; presentation by the Duke of Buccleuch in favour of Plenderleath, 1746; warrant of the Duke of Buccleuch to Gilbert Grierson regarding the settlement of Plenderleath in the Parish of Dalkeith; call from the heritors and elders in the Parish of Dalkeith to Plenderleath, 1746; copies of memorials from Plenderleath to the Duke of Buccleuch anent augmentation of stipend, 1751; letter of Caroline, Countess of Dalkeith to Sir W. Douglas, with reference to Plenderleath, 1755; and, bond by Plenderleath to Mr. James Scott.

Dates

  • Creation: 1731-1764

Language of Materials

English.

Conditions Governing Access

Generally open for consultation to bona fide researchers, but please contact repository for details in advance.

Biographical / Historical

The Rev. David Plenderleath had been licensed by the Presbytery of Kincardine in 1731. He was also presented to the Parish of Ormiston in 1732, and called by the Presbytery of Dalkeith in 1746. The Rev. David Plenderleath died in 1779.

Full Extent

15 leaves or pages.

Additional Description

Physical Location

MSS BOX 13.1.1-9

Other Finding Aids

Local lists.

Accruals

Check the local Indexes for details of any additions.

Related Materials

The local Indexes at Special Collections Division, Edinburgh University Library, show references to possible Plenderleath material (check the Indexes for more details): a David Plenderleath admitted to the use of Edinburgh University Library, with signature, 22 February 1728, at Da. 2.1, p.55; and, a letter from a David Plenderleath to Charles Mackie, at Melvill, 13 November 1730, at La.II.91.

Physical Description

15 leaves or pages. Access to records in a fragile condition may be restricted.

Physical Facet

Access to records in a fragile condition may be restricted.

General

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Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Papers of Rev. David Plenderleath (d. 1779)
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Repository Details

Repository Details

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