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INVENTORY
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PITFIRRANE WRITS
1230-1794
EDITED BY
WILLIAM ANGUS
CURATOR OF HISTORICAL RECORDS, H.M. GENERAL REGISTKR HOUSE
EDINBURGH:
PRINTED FOR THE SOCIETY BY J. SKINNER & COMPANY, LTD.
1932
PREFACE.
THE Inventory of Pitfirrane Writs here printed is from a collection of Inventories of Titles presented to the Register House by the Trustees of the late Sir William Eraser, K.C.B., LL.D. The Trustees of the late Sir Peter Arthur Halket of Pitfirrane have kindly given their consent to its publication. Mr. Walter Macfarlane of that Ilk, the well-known antiquary, appears to have examined the Pitfirrane charter chest and to have made notes of its contents from which Sir Robert Douglas compiled his account of the family of Halket of Pitfirran for his Baronage of Scotland} . These notes are not in the Macfarlane Collection in the National Library of Scotland. The Inventory here printed bears to have been "prepared by W. Whytock" in 1834, but whether it is based on Macfarlane's work or not it is impossible to say. There can be no doubt that in the absence of a more com- plete Calendar it provides a key to a most interesting and extensive collection of charters which throws much light on various Fife families and lands. Mr. J. C. Gibson and the Rev. William Stephen, D.D., had access to the manuscript, the former when writing The Wardlaws in Scotland and the latter for his History of Inverkeithing and Rosyth, and derived much valuable informa- tion from it.
The Editor has corrected a number of mistakes, both of dates and proper names, and has endeavoured to supplement the information contained in the Inventory. As far as possible he has noted where a document has been printed or recorded in one of the public registers but the list is by no means exhaustive. Many of the items are recorded in the Regality Registers of Dunfermline, but as only part of these records are preserved in the Register House, the remainder being in the custody of the Town Clerk of Dunfermline, he has not had access to all the volumes.
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INVENTORY
OF
PITFIRRANE WRITS,
1230-1794-
1. Charter * by Alexander III \rectius II], King of Scots, confirming donation
by Constantine de Louchor to Adam, his son, of the lands of Lumfilan (on the back " Lophenans"), dated Forfar [9] April, 28th of the King [1242].
2. Charter by Constantine, the son of Philip of Louchor, to Hugh, his
brother, of the third part of his lands of Petfuren, being that third part of the lands of Petfuren which he holds of the King. Witnesses, Sir David of Louchor, Philip of Louchor, John, rector of the church of Louchor, Adam of Lumfilan, &c. No date [but circa 1245].
3. Charter by Constantine, the son of Constantine, son of Philip of Louchor,
to Hugh of Louchor, his uncle {ai'unct/Io)^ of the third part of Petfuren, which the said Constantine, his father, had given him and which he held of the King, and a third part of the lands of Petsconhy which in like manner the said deceased Constantine had bestowed on said Hugh, and which he held of the Earl of Fife. No date [but circa 1260-70].
4. Charter by Margaret, wife of the late Michael Scott, with consent of
Duncan, her heir, to John, her son, of the two Mutthulies and Capeth and third part of Petfuren. Witnesses, Philip of Louchor, Duncan, son of the granter, Constantine, the son of Philip, &c. Also without date [but circa 1230-40].
5. Charter William Scot, lord of Balwerj', with consent of his heir to Philip
Hacat, his beloved cousin, of the 2 Muthulies and Capeth, and third part of Pethfuren ; also without date [but circa 1400].- (These two charters except the lands of Kardenay which had been disponed to Walter Cumyn, Earl of Menteth.)
6. Charter by William del Pol, burgess of Donde, to John Bryd, burgess of
Perth, in free marriage with Agnes, his sister, of one merk annually from the land which Adam of Lyn holds of the granter in the Northgate of Perth, loth July 1321.
7. Charter or Gift Hugh Portar, son and heir of Robert Portar, to his
cousin Philip Hagat, lord of Balnagall, of an annual-rent of 8s. from land in Perth, which belonged to the said Robert, 1390.
8. Commission or Brieve of Perambulation by James of Wallance, knight,
lord of Inchegalle, to his cousin Philip Haket, lord of Lumphenen, for riding the marches between his lands of Wester Gartmore and the said Philip's lands of Lumphenen, 12th July 1393.
^ Printed in Miscellany of the Scottish History Society, vol. iv, p. 317. ? Cf. Douglas, Baronage, p. 284.
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9, A similar COMMISSION or BRIEVE from the same to the same (in English), 14th July 1393.
10. Wadset by Robert Vrich, burgess of Dunde, to Annabella, Queen of
Scots, of 2 cellars in a tenement in Perth for 20 merks paid by the. Queen, 6th June 1397.
11. Precept Robert Stewart, Lord of Lome and sheriff-depute of Kinross, for
giving seisin to Davy Haket of the lands of Balnagal, with the office of mair of fee, and office of " crownerschippe (coronership) of the wateris," 3rd June 1404.
12. " Precept of Landdemar," ^ &c. John of Erskyn, knight, lord of Inschega],
that " I haf sene a letter of Sr Jamys ye Valance that God assoilze dyrekit tyl my lorde my fader of quham God haf mercy that tyme bailze tyl rede the landymeris- betwen the landis of Gartmor and the landis of Lumphenane pertenand til Phylp Hakat," 21st March 1415.
13. Seisin John of Segy and Marjory Bostperik of certain lands in Kinross,
8th May 1417.
14. Discharge Henry, bishop of St. Andrews, to a noble man Davy Haket,
his cousin, lord of Balmongy, of the ward of the said lands of Balmongy in the lordship of Morecambous fallen in ward by the death of Schir Jhon of Boswyll, 13th August 1420.
15. Tes riMONiAL Richard of Lundoris that Robert Haket resigned his lands
and tenement in Newburgh in favour of a noble man David Hakete, his brother, 15th January 1422.
16. Certificate (or Decreet) of Perambulation betwixt the lands of Aber-
crumby and Pitfuran by John of Lumysdan, " schera " of Fife and justice- deputofthe north half of the Watter of Forth, 12th June 1425. [Cf No. 22.]
17. Deposition on deathbed by Andrew Cristyson about the marches of
Pitfirran, 8th December 1425.
18. Transumpt, dated 17th October 1431, of charter of confirmation by
William, King of Scots, confirming charter by William of Louchquhor, son of Constantine of Louchquhor, to his cousin Sir David of Louch- quhor, of the third part of the lands of Petfurane, which said Constantine had disponed to him.^
19. Transumpt, dated 14th November i43r, of charter* by Robert, Duke of
Albany, &c.. Regent of Scotland, dated 12th September 1410, confirming charter by Constantine, son of Philip of Lochore, to Hugh, his brother, of the third part of the lands of Petfuran. (See above No. 2.)
20. Instrument of Interruption or Deforcement the abbot of Dunfermline
against the abbot of Culross respecting a meadow in Pitfirran, 13th August 1432.
21. Deposition Robert Wrych, burgess of Dunfermline, aged 70, that soon
after the death of Philip of Lowchqwor, umquhile lord of the third part of Pitfurane, the deponent built to Philip Haket, his sister's son and heir, a byre and barn, &c., and thereafter built a byre to Dawy Haket, son and heir to Philip Haket, &c., and that deponent never heard of any
^ A boundary of land.
2 " Tyl rede the landymeris " — to ride the marches.
•* In the absence of the names of witnesses it is impossible to date this charter accurately, but it was probably granted towards the end of the King's reign, say 1200-14, ■* Not in Rti^istriitn Magni Sigilli.
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claim made by the possessors of the other two-thirds of Pitfuren to these buildings, 4th May 1435.
21^. Charter by Sir John of Wemys, lord of Reres, to his cousin Philip Haket, lord of Balmagall, of the half of the barony of Petconnochquhy (without date, but apparently written about this time).i
22. Instrument of Perambulation, lands of Abercrumby and Petfuran,
John, abbot of Culross, that he had presented the King's brieve to John of Lumysden, sheriff of Fife, who had cliosen a jury and fixed the marches, &c., 12th June 1425. [Cf. No. 16.]
23. Transumpt or Notarial Translation, 12th September 1432, of decreet
arbitral on submission the abbot of Dunfermline and David Hacat "twychand the debatis of the marchis betwix Petfurane and Aber- crumby," of same date, 12th September 1432.
24. Precept by Walter, Earl Palatine of Strathern, Earl of Athole and
Caithness, Justice of the King on the north side of the Forth, to the sheriff of Kinross and his bailies, for summoning all bishops, abbots, priors and prelates, earls, barons and free tenants, &c. to attend the circuit for trying and determining of all causes, &c. Perth, 20th October 1435-
25. Indenture or Agreement between the abbot of Dunfermline and Davy
Hacate "apon al debatis and contraversyis movit betwix thaim apon the landis of Petfuran," the abbot to have a sufficient "thrid" part, and the said Davy a sufficient " twa " part, 14th June 1437.
26. Another Copy.
27. Decreet Arbitral pronounced by Robert of Leueston of Drumry and
others on submission by Andrew, abbot of Dunfermline, and Daui Hacet of Lumfennen respecting the lands of Petfuran and certain roads, 31st July 1437.2
28. Wadset by William of Leis, son of Walter of Leis, to his "lufit mastir
Dauid Hakat, lord of Petfuran, al my landis of Toiylum" lying near the Southgate of the burgh of Perth for 40s. of silver, 6th June 1439.
29. Instrument, 23rd July 1449, of Discharge by John of Cokborn, knight,
and Cristyane, his spouse, daughter and heiress of umquhile Sir James the Valandis, to David Mackate, lord of Petffuran, for £,\o for the ward of the templeland of Lochor, dated nth June 1439.
30. Instrument of Sasine in favour of David Hakat of the lands of Clwno^
lying in the barony of Pettyncref and sheriffdom of Fife, conform to his charter. Witness, William Hakat. Dated 14th February I44[.
31. Special Retour of William Hakat to James Hakat, his father, in a
certain third part of the lands called the "thryd" part of the lands of Ouchtertyre, Balcrag and mill thereof, in the sheriffdom of Forfar. Dundee, 19th April 1446.
32. Charter* under the great seal, James, King of Scotland, dated nth
January 1470, confirming charter by Katharine of Monorgounde of Balcasky in her widowhood, with consent to Andrew Parcar, her eldest
^ Much earlier. Sir John Wemys died c. 1428. It was probably granted c. 1400,
^ Reoistrum de Diinfermelyft, Ban. Club, p. 285.
^ Written in pencil.
^ Not in Registrum Magni Sigilli,
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son, to her natural son David Brois of the lands of the eighth part of Petdynnys in sheriffdom of Fife, dated at Rate 6th March 1469.
33. Letter of Reversion William Haket of Beilsice (Belsches) to William
Haketof Petfurane, who had given him by charter and seisin an annual- rent of 40s. from his lands of Bawnagaw (Balnagal) in shire of Kinross, 23rd April 1472.
34. Discharge David Ogilvy of Inchmartine to William Hakate of Petfuran
for ;j^40 : 6 : 8 Scots owing by the said William for the lands of Petcon- nochys in shire of Fife sold by Ogilvy to him. Perth, 2nd August 1472.
35. Procuratory of Resignation by the said David Ogilvy of the lands of
Petconochy in the hands of the King, 2nd August 1472.
36. Charter under great seal by James [III], King of Scotland, to William
Haket of Petfurane of the said lands of Petconochy, on the resignation of the said David Ogilvy, 3rd September 1472.1
37. Instrument of Requisition by William Haket of Petfuran that he held
certain lands of Lumfynnanys of Henry Wardlaw of Torry, and requir- ing him to enter him to these lands, i6th January 1476.
38. Agreement between Michael, abbot of the Monastery of St. Columbus,
with consent of his chapter and of William of Balmanach, his tenant of the half of Kyrkveth, and William Haket, laird of Dumfulan, with consent of Henry Wardlaw, laird of Lochor, his superior, respecting the bounds of the lands of Lurgnok, &c., 5th July 1468.
39. Precept of Sasine Alexander Conynghame, laird of Polmais and of the
sixth part of the lands of Petconochquhy, for infefting conform to charter William Haket of Petfurane in a seventh part of the said lands of Petconochquhy, loth January 1484.
40. Instru:\ient of Sasine following thereon in favour of William Haket,
29th April 1485.
41. Sasine given by William Lunde of that Ilk, sheriff of Fife, on precept from
the King to George Strang, son and heir of John Strang, portioner laird of Balcasky, in the lands of Petdinny, 7th August 1491.
42. Instrument of Reversion John Menzies of Davene to William Stewart
of Rossyth for redemption of the lands called the Halfpennyland in barony of Durisdeer and sheriffdom of Dumfries, 24th May 1493.
43. Instrument of Requisition William Hakat of Petfurran to have the
lands of Lumfillans recognosced by Henry Wardlaw of Torry, his superior, lolh January 1496.
44. Instrument of Obligation by Henry Wardlaw of Torry to enter Henry
Halket, eldest son of the deceased William Halket of Petfurane, as heir to his father in the lands of Lumphinnanis, I2lh January 1500-J.
45. Speciat. Retour Henry Halket to his father, William Halket of Pitfurane,
in a third part of the lands of Pitfurane, and in another third part of said lands, in two-sixth parts of Pitconnochy, and in the lands of Cragtowne (one-third of Petfurane is held of the laird of Craghall, the other of the laird of Balwery ; one-sixth of Pitconnochy is held of the King, the
i Reo. Ma^. Sig., 1424-1513, No. 10S7, under date 14th October 1472,
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other of the laird of Polmais ; the lands of Crag.to\vne of the baron of Carnbe). William Halket died six weeks prior to the service, I2th January 1500-1.
46. Precept from Chancery following upon said retour for infefting Henry
Halket in the lands of Cragtoune, 27th March, 13th of the King (1501).
47. Precept of Clare Cojistat by Sir William Scott of Balwery, knight, for
infefting the said Henry Hakket as heir to his father in a third part of the lands of Pitfurran, 29th May 1501.
48. Sasine Henry Hakkat of Petfurane of the lands of Lumfannans, on
precept by Henry Wardlaw of Torry, 26th January 1500-1.
49. Obligation by Robert Listoune of Hundbye to Henry Hakkat of Petfuran
and ?\Iargaret Cimyghame, his mother, that, having received 220 [merks] on his marriage with Margaret Hakkat, sister of said Henry and daughter of said Margaret Cunynghame, he shall not alienate his lands of Hundbye, in barony of Liston and sheriffdom of Linlithgow, to the prejudice of the heirs of the said marriage, i6th January 1502-3.
50. Notarial Copy of Obligation by Henry Hakkat of Petfurrane and
jNIargaret Cunynghame, his mother, to Robert Listoune, laird of Humby, for 200 merks money and 20 merks worth of "clething utensile and domicile " for the contract of marriage to be made between said Robert and Beggis Hakkat, sister of said Henry, 17th January 1502-3.
51. Instrument of Protest Walter Stewart of Rossyth that he is free of the
warrandice of the fourth part of the lands of Dunberny and Petcaithly to John Oliphant of Droun, conform to decreet to the Lords of Session, 25th March 1505.
52. Letters of Reversion by Andrew Kinninmonth to Sir John of Wemys
of that Ilk, knight, for redemption of the lands of Petconnoquhy on payment of 156 merks, 19th January 1507-8.
53. Procuratory of Resignation by Henry Hakket of Petfurane for resign-
ing in the King's hands certain lands of the third part of Vchtirtire and Balcraig and mill thereof and sixth part of Petconochy in favour of John Haket, his son and heir apparent, reserving his liferent, dated 25th June 1509.^
54. Sasine given by W^illiam Scot of Balwery, knight, superior, to John
Halkheid, eldest son and apparent heir of Henry Halkeid of Petfurane, on his father's resignation, of the third part of Petfurane, 2nd July 1509.
55. Charter 2 under the great seal by James IV, King of Scots, dated 20th
June i;io, confirming charter by Alexander Lamby of Urumkenny in favours of Robert, Lord Erskine, of the lands of Campisbaroun in shire of Stirling, exchanged for the lands of Newtoun in shire of Kincardine, dated 17th June 1510; and also confirming charter by Janet Lichtoun, lady Quhitefield and Petdynnis, to the said Robert, Lord Erskine, and Isobel Campbell, his spouse, of the said Janet's lands of Petdynnis, dated 8th June 15 fo.
56. Precept of Sasine by Sir W^illiam Scot of Balwery, knight, baron of
Strathmeglo, in favor of Henry Hakket of Petfurane for infefting hin; in the third part of the lands of Petfurane with the messuage, tower and fortalice thereof, conform to his charter made thereupon, 7th April 1512. 1 Cf. Reg. Mag. Sig., 1424-1513, No. 3883. 2 /^^-^^^ -^^ ^^gj^
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57. Receipt Sir William Scot of Balwery to Henry Hakket of Petfurane for
^16, the balance of £fio due for the composition of the lands of Petfurane held of him, 7th April 15 12.
58. Charter Sir William Scot of Balwery, knight, to Henry Halkeide of the
third part of the lands of Pitfurane, which had been recognosced in the hands of the King, and Sir William again infeft for a certain composition, 2 1 St July 15 13.
59. Precept of S4SINE following thereon for infefting said Henry Halkheide
in said lands, 21st July 1513.
60. Precept of Clare Constat by Sir William Scot for infefting John
Halket of Petfurane as heir of Henry Halkheid, his father, in a third part of the lands of Petfurane, 21st July 1513.
61. Sasine to Archibald, Earl of Angus, of the regality of Kirrymuir, &c., on
precept from Chancery, 13th February 1513-4-
62. Charter by Andrew, bishop of Murray, commendator of Dryburgh and
Pettinweem, &c., to Mr. David Ramsay and Christian Forman, his spouse, sister to the bishop, [of] the half of a husbandland and others in Pettinweem, &c., 8th February 15 12.
63. Instrument for John Bog of Burhouses that he possessed as feuar the
lands of Braidwood by certain boundaries {Oic. Innerwick?), 26th July 1514 : boundaries of Braidwood and Thornton.
64. Precept upon charter by James Cunynghame of Polmais for infefting
John Haket, son and heir of the deceased Henry Haket, in the sixth part of Petconoquhy, 3rd September 15 14.
65. Precept by King James V under the quarter seal for giving infeftment
to John Halkhed of Petfurane, upon a charter of resignation ^ by the late King (James IV) to the deceased Henry Halkhed, his father, in the third part of Vchtirtire and Balcrag and mill thereof in shire of Forfar, and sixth part of Petconnochy in shire of Fife, on which he had not taken infeftment, dated 14th December, 3rd of the King (1515).
66. Instrument of Sasine following thereon in favour of said John Hackat,
8th January 1 515-6.
67. Charter by John Halkat of Petfurane to his future spouse, Elizabeth
Aytoun, relict of Henry Bothuile, of the third part of the lands of Vchtertyr and Balcrag in shire of Forfar, in liferent, 12th January 1515-6.
68. Precept of Clare Constat by John Mailvyne, baron of Carnbye, for
infefting John Haket as heir of Henry Haket, his father, in the lands of Cragtoune in barony of Carnbye and shire of Fife, 15th April 15 16.
69. Contract ("Indenture") Elizabeth Aytoun, relict of umquhile Henry
Bothwill of Vrquhart, with consent of John Halkhed of Petfurane, her spouse, and William Cokburn, tutor of law to David Bothwill, son and heir of said Henry, concerning the board of said David and the rest of the children who are to remain with their mother, i ith July 1516.
70. Precept by Andrew Kinninmont of Craghall, with consent of his tutor,
for infefting John Halkhed, son and heir of the deceased Henry Halkhed
1 Reg. Mag. Sig., 1424 15 13, No. 3883.
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of Petfuran, in a third part of the lands of Petfuran, with mansion and chief messuage, nth December 1516.
71. Sasine following on said precept in favour of said John Halkat, 15th
December 15 16.
72. Instrument of Discharge by John Kinninmont, uncle and tutor of
Andrew Kinninmont of Craghali, to John Halkat for j^6o as the com- position for new infeftment in his third part of Petfurune held of the said laird of Craighall, &c , 15th December 1516.
73. Instrument of Sasine John Hacked of Petfirran as heir to Henry, his
father, on precept of dare constat by Sir William Scot of Balwery, in a third part of the lands of Petfirran, 14th October 15 18.
74. Sasine John Hackat, son and heir foresaid, on charter by John Cunynghame
of Polmais, in the sixth part of Petconoquhy ; James and Henry Hackat witnesses, 14th October 1518.
75. Sasine in favour of Mr. Andrew Stewart and Marjory Lindsay, his spouse,
on charter by Henry Stewart of Rossyth, in the lands of Hartschaw and mill thereof, Gortphynnon and Torbiekfurd in shire of Clackmannan, 1st September 1522.
76. Assignation by Mr. Rolland Blakater, sub-dean of Glasgow, to John
Halkheid of Petfurane and Elizabeth Aitoun, his spouse, and Patrick Halkheid, their son, to a tack and assedation, 3rd December 1520, by Andrew, archbishop of St. Andrews and abbot of Dunfermline, of the lands of Knokes, and coals, coalheughs, &c., i8th November 1524.
77. Instrument of Obligation by John Hakat of Pitfirran to infeft during
life Thomas Hakat, his uncle, in 5 merks yearly from the lands of Northir Lumfynnanis, on his renouncing an annual-rent to the same amount from the barony of Segy, 30th September 1527.
78. Receipt by George Halyburton of Gask to John Hakket of Petfirrane for
two reversions of the lands of \'chtirtyre, Balcrag and mill thereof made by Robert Mercer to the said John Hakket, 8th June 1529.
79. Assedation by John Hakete of Petfirrane to John Maluil of Carnbe and
Agnes Strang, his spouse, of the lands of Cragtoun for 9 years, 15th March 1 530-1.
80. Precept by Sir William Scot of Balwery for infefting Patrick Halkhet,
son and heir apparent of John Halkhet of Petfurrane, in a third part of the lands of Petfurrane with mansion-house, (S:c., on resignation of his father, 17th May 1532.
81. Sasine following thereon in favour of said Patrick Halket, 21st May 1532.
82. Charter under reversion by John Hakkat of Pytferan to John Wardlaw
of the 6 merkland of Northyr Lumfennans, 26th December 1532. Witnesses, Peter, Henry and John Hacheid.
83. Precept upon said charter for giving sasine to John Wardlaw, 26th
December 1532.
84. Discharge William Hamilton of Humby and Elizabeth Listen, his spouse,
to John Hacheid of Petfirran for 40 merks as the balance of 100 merks promised by "vmquhill of guid memory" Henry Hacheid of Petfirran and Margaret Cunynghame, his mother, to umquhile Robert Listen of Humbie, i8th May 1534.
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85. Sasine in favour of Adam Lyndsay of Douhill in 12 bolls victual annually
from lands of Petconnoquhy, on charter by John Hacheid of Petfirrane, 2nd November 1534.
86. Instrument for John Hacheid of Pitfirrane that he had sold under
reversion to Adam Lindsay of Douhill 7 merkland of Southir Loqu- hananis and 12 bolls victual from lands of Petconoquhy, and for Adam Lindsay that he had in his custody a letter of reversion of the lands of Balnagall, &c., 4th August 1535.
87. Sasine^ John Strang as heir of George Strang of Balcasky, his father, on
precept from Chancery, in the half of the lands of Balcasky, in a fourth part of Petdinneis, nth May 1535.
88. Bull or Commission by Pope Paul III in favour of Peter Balfour,
treasurer of Glasgow .\letropoIitan Church, and John Spens, principal official of St. Andrews, to confirm disposition by prior of Pittenweem to John Brown in Anstruther and Beatrix Leirmoiith, his spouse, of certain subjects in Pettinweem, 4th May 1536.
89. Confirmation by said commissioners, 31st August 1536.
90. Letter of Repledging by James, archbishop of St. Andrews, adminis-
trator of the Monastery of Dunfermline, repledging John Hakait of Petferan, David Bothwell and others who had been called before the Court of Session by the abbot of Culross, 14th July 1537.
91. Sasine Alexander Dyk and Agnes Gybe, his spouse, on charter by John
Racket of Pitfyren in 4 merkland of Lomphynnan Southir possest by said Alexander and other 3 merkland thereof possest by John Styrk, 1 2th November 1538.
92. Letters of Caption and Horning against David Multrar in Wester
Petdynny and his accomplices for the slaughter of Thomas Lyndesay of Cavill, 6th July, 27th of the King (1540): Proclamation on the back, 7th July.
93. Precept for infefting John Stevinsoun and Jonet Gray, spouses, on charter
by the prior of Pettinweme, in a tenement in Pettinweem and 2 acres of arable land, 8th March 1 540-1.
94. Letter of Reversion John Wardlaw in \blank\ and Margaret Mercer,
his mother, to John Hacheid of Petfirrane for redemption of 6 merks worth of the lands of Northir Loquhynnanis on payment of 16 merks gold ; without date [but probably same as No. 82].
95. Precept upon charter by John, Lord Erskine, for infefting David Reid of
Aikinheid and Isobel Cunynghame, his spouse, in the lands of Easter and Wester Petdenis, 31st March 1541.
96. Charter- under great seal by James V confirming charter of this date
by John, Lord Erskine, to said David Reid and spouse of the above lands, 31st March 1541.
97. Charter by John, prior of Pettinweem, to William Horsburgh, junior, of
a tenement, &c. in Pettinweem, 4th April 1541.
98. Precept following thereon for infefting William Horsburgh in said tene-
ment, 5lh and 6th of April 1541.
^ Cf. Exchequer Rolls, vol. xvi, p. 591. - Reg. Mag. Sig., 1513-46, No. 2321.
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99. Sasine in favour of John Stevinson and Janet ^Gray of a tenemg Pettinweem and 2 acres, following on precept, No. 93, by ^ Pettinweem, 27th April 1541. ividson,
, ^, . , , , ^ - ^. , , . s tutor,
100. Sasine Alexander Thomson in Anstruther and Janet iSisbet, his ..
on charter by the prior of Pettinweem of a tenement in Anstrutli^' March i 541-2. /^ of
101. Confirmation by commissioners of the Pope of charter by the prior ot
Pettinweem to William Horseburgh of tenement, &c. in Pettinweem, 2nd September 1541.
102. Similar CONFIRM.VTIOX of charter by said prior to John Stevenson and
spouse of tenement in Pettinweem and 2 acres of land, 2nd September 1541.
103. Holograph Testament and Inventory John Hakheid of Pytfurane,
22nd October 1542.
104. Charter abbot of Dunfermline to Agnes Mercer, relict of Robert
Stewart, burgess of Dunfermline, of part of Over Grange of Kinghorne, 20th March 1542-3.
105. Tack of 19 years, George, commendator of Dunfermline, to Patrick
Hacheid, son and heir apparent of John Hacheid of Petfirrane, and ^Marjory Ogilvie, his spouse {in the 7nargin^ Geo. Hacheid, their son), of the lands of Knokes and Primross in regality of Dunfermline, iSth February 1543-4.
106. Discharge Robert, Master of Erskine, to John Hakket of Petfirrane for
£\l due by John Graham, 7th February 1544-5.
107- Precept John Hacheid of Petfirrane for infefting William Spittell, junior of Luchteild, and Bessy Bothwell, his spouse, in a chalder of victual from lands of Petconnoquhy, loth November 1545.
108. Sasine William Spettall, junior, and Bessy Bothwell, his spouse, of a
chalder of victual from the lands of Petconnoquhy from John Hagheid of Pitfirrane, i8th November 1545, following on No. 107.
109. Discharge George, commendator of Dunfermline, to Patrick Ha'<heyd
in Knokais for ^{^13 : 6 : 8, a year's rent of Knokais, 23rd March 1545-6.
10. Sasine John Brown in Anstruther and Beatrix Leirmonth, his spouse, cf a tenement and acres in Pettenweem from the prior of Pettinweem, i ith November i 546.
111. Instrument, 24th August 1547, of bond of reversion Mr. Thomas Herwy
to Mr. John Rowill for redemption of subjects in Pettinweem, 23rd August 1547.
112. Charter James, commendator of Pettinweem, to John Stevinson, junior,
and Janet Steill, his spouse, of tenement and 2 acres in Pettinweem, 20th March 1547-8.
113. Charter John Winram, subprior of St. Andrews, commissioner for
commendator of Pettinweem, to Robert Pullo and spouse of a tenement in Pettenweem, 12th May 1548.
114. Power of Attorney by Queen Mary appointing procurators for one
year for Patrick Halket of Petfurane in omnibus negoiiis, <S:c., 28th June, 6th of the Queen [1548].
i6 Inventory of Pitjirrane Writs. [i 230-1 794
204. Sasine thereon in favour of said Nicol Rowan, f4th May 1574.
205. Charter George Halkheid of Pitfuran to John Rowan, son of Nicol
Rowan, senior of Bourdland, of an annual-rent of g bolls oatmeal from the lands of Pitconnoquhy, 2nd June 1574.
206. Sasine thereon in favour of said John Rowan, 2nd June 1574 : Discharged
9th November 1577.
207. Sasine to Robert Fillane, burgess of Dunfermline, of an annual-rent of
6 bolls oatmeal from lands of Primrose from said George Halkheid, 30th June 1574.
208. Charter by Robert Stewart, fewar of a fourth part of Over Grange, to
Thomas Toscheache, chamberlain of the Monastery of Dunfermline, of an annual-rent of 2 chalders victual from the fourth of Over Grange, loth August 1574.
209. Tack of 19 years by Robert, commendator of Dunfermline, to George
Hacked, laird of Pitfyrran, of the teinds of Pitfyrrane, Pitconnoquhy, Knokis, Prymrose and half lands of Selytoun, all in parish and regality of Dunfermline, dated [ ] 1574.
210. Charter by the provost, &c. of St. Salvator's College, St. Andrews,
confirming charter, 15th December 1572 (see No. 176), by Archibald, Earl of Argyle, to John Shorttus and Catharine Fotheringhame, his spouse, of the half of the lands of Steilend, without date.
211. Sasine James Fergus, burgess of Culross, from George Hakcat of Pit-
firrane of an annual-rent of 18 bolls victual from lands of Primrose, nth April 1575 ; discharged 7th May 1576.
212. Charter George Halcat of Pitfirrane to James Fergus above designed of
said annual-rent, 21st May 1575.
213. Contract of Marriage George Halkett of Pitfirrane and Isobel
Hepburn, daughter of Sir Patrick Hepburn of Wauchtoun, knight, dated 9th and registered in Books of Session 12th July 1575.'
214. Charter by George Halkheid of Pitfirran, in implement of said contract,
to Isobell Hepburn, his future spouse, in liferent, of the lands of Primrose and lands of Knokas, 23rd July 1575.
215. Charter by Robert, commendator of Dunfermline, confirming said
charter by George Halkheid to Isobel Hepburn, [ ] 1575.
216. Sasine in favour of said Isobel Hepburne, on charter by her husband, in
said lands of Primrose and Knokas, 23rd July 1575.
217. Charter by George Halkheid, in implement of the above contract, to
Isobell Hepburn, his future spouse, in liferent, of a third part of the lands of Pitfirrane, held of the Monastery of Dunfermline, 23rd July 1575-
218. Charter of Confirmation thereof by Robert, commendator of
Dunfermline, [ ] 1575.
219. Precept by George Halkheid, on the above charter, for infefting Isobel
Hepburn in said third part of the lands of Pitfirrane, 23rd July 1575.
^ Register of Deeds, vol, xiv, fol. 248,
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220. Sasine following thereon in favour of said Isobel Hepburn, -'-.rd lulv 1575.
221.
222.
Sasine in favour of said Isobel Hepburn on precept from Patrick (George) Halkheid, her future husband, in the third part of the lands of Pitfirrane, with mansion-house, &c., held of Patrick Kinninmont of Craifthall 23rd July 1575.
Charter by George Halkheid, in implement of the above marriage contract, to the said Isobel Hepburn in liferent of the lands of Lumfyn- nance Souther and Norther, held of Henry Wardlaw of Torrye, 23rd July 1575.
223. Charter by George Halkheid, in implement as above, to said Isobel
Hepburn, in liferent, the 4 merkland of Petconnoquhy, held of the King, 23rd July 1575.
224. Sasine Adam Curry and Bessy Fethy in an annual-rent of 6 bolls meal
and 2 bolls bear from lands of Piifirran, from Patrick Halkheid, 28ih August 1565 ; discharged 21st May 1573.
225. Discharge by Norman Lindsay of Kettaty to George Halkheid of
Pitfirrane of an annual-rent of 99 merks affecting the lands of Pitfirran, 8th September 1575.
226. The Testament-Dative and Inventory of the goods, geir, sums of
money, &c. of umquhile Patrick Halket of Pitfirrane (who died June 1573), dated 21st January 1575-6, confirmed 21st December 1576.1
227. Procuratorv of Resignation by Robert Wilky and Beatrix Roul in
favour of William Annand, burgess of Crail, of a salt-pan in Pettinweem, 8th February 1575-6.
228. Precept of Clare Constat by Sir James Balfour of Pettindriech, prior
of Pettinweem, for infefting Alexander Brown, as heir of Thomas Brown in Anstruther, his father, in a tenement in Anstruther, 13th April 1574.
229. Obligation Hary Stewart of Rossyth to George Halkit of Pitfirrane to
grind at his mill (without date).
230. Procuratorv of Resignation by Mr. Robert Richardson, prior of St.
Mary's Isle, and James Richardson of Smetoun, his son, in the hands of the commendator of Dunfermline of the lands of Sillytoun Wester otherwise called Halkett and one-eight part of the lands of Southfoyd, in parish of Dunfermline, in favour of Mr. George Halkett, conservator of the privileges of Scotland at Flanders, 6th June 1576.
231. Instrument of Discharge by Robert Lummisden to George Halkheid
of Pitfirrane of an annual-rent of 12 bolls meal and 4 bolls bear from the lands of Pitfirrane on payment of 332 merks, 8 June 1 576.
232. Instrument of Discharge by Robert Lumsden of 2 chalders victual
from lands of Pitfirran to George Halkheid of Pitfirran, 9th June 1576.
233. Instrument of Discharge Robert Fillan, burgess of Dunfermline, for
John Fillan, his son, to George Halkheid of Pitfirrane of an annual-rent of six bolls meal from the lands of Primrose, loth June 1576.
1 Reg. 0/ Testaments, Com. of Editibtirgh, vol. iv, fol. 341.
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234. Instrument of DiSCHARCiE John Swentoun in Inverkeithing to said
George Halkheid of annual-rent of 5 bolls oatmeal from lands of Pitfirrane, loth June 1576.
235. Sasine in favour of Mr. George Halkheid, conservator of the privileges of
Scotland in Flanders, of the lands of Sillytoun Wester otherwise Halk- heid and eighth part of the lands of Southfoide, on charter by the commendator of Dunfermline, 15th June 1576.
236. Sasine said Mr. George Halkheid in said lands proceeding on the
resignation (No. 230) of Mr. Robert and James Richardson, Kth June 1576.
237. Letter of Reversion James Wod, son to Andrew Wod of Largow, to
James Brown, son of John Brown in .Anstruther, for redemption of 2\ acres in Pettinweem, 23rd July 1575.
238. Charter^ under great seal of James VI confirming charter, 2nd August
1556, by John Wemis of that Ilk to Allan Cowttis, burgess of Dunferm- line, of a half of the lands of Pitconnochquhy, and charter, 26th May '558, by said Allan Cowttis to Patrick Halkheid of Pitfirrane, of the said half of Pitconnochquhy, dated 22nd December 1576.
239. Procuratory of Resignation James Richardson (of Smetoun), with
consent of Mr. Robert Richardson, prior of Sanctmarie lyle, for resigning in the hands of Robert, commendator of Dunfermline, ad reina7ientiavi the lands of Lymekillis and Morpheisfauld, ist March 1576-7.
240. Charter Thomas Toscheauch, brother of Andrew Toscheauch of Mony-
vaird, to David Pitcairn, natural son of Mr. James Pitcairn of that Ilk, of an annual-rent of 2 chalders victual from the lands of Overgrange, 13th October 1577.
241. Discharge by John Wardlaw, portioner of Pitdynnie, to George Halkheid
of an annual-rent of six merks from the lands of Norther Lumfynnance, 27th April 1577.
242. Discharge Robert and Andrew Lumisden to George Halkheid of
Pitfirrane of an annual-rent of 32 merks from the lands and mains of Pitfirrane, 22nd November 1577.
243. Sasine by George Halkheid of Pitfirrane to Alexander Marschell and
Giles Kellock, his spouse, of an annual-rent of 6 bolls bear from the lands of Knokcas, nth December 1577.
244. Sasine Henry Murray, burgess of Dunfermline, of 2 annual-rents from
the lands of Eister Baldrig alias Hoill Baldrig, given p7-opriis vumibus by Henry Durie of Lathalland, 19th December 1577.
245. Discharge John Dik, junior, to George Halkheid of Pitfirrane of an
annual-rent of ^10 from the lands of Southir Lumfynnanes, 25th [ ] 1577-
246. Discharge by William Spittale, son and heir to umquhile William
Spittale of Lumquhet, and Elizabeth Bothwell, his mother, to George Hached of Pitfirrane and his lady of 200 merks affecting the lands of Petconnoquhy, 7th November 1 578.
^ Reg. Mag. Sig., 1546-80, No. 2610.
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247. Charter Henry Durie of Lathalland to Henry Murray, burgess of
Dunfermline, of an annual-rent of 50 merUs from the lands of Eister Baldrig or Hoill Baldrig, I4tli June 1578.
248. Sasink John Lowdoun, burgess of Kirkaldy, and spouse, an annual-rent
of 3 bolls bear and 3 bolls meal from Over Grange of Kinghorne Wester, from Robert Stewart, portioner thereof, 25th June 1578.
249. 250.
tioner of
Disposition upon which said sasine proceeds, 25th June 1578.
Charter following on said disposition by Robert Stewart, porti Overgrange of Wester Kinghorne, to John Lowdoun and spouse 1st July 1578.
251. Renunciation and Discharge Elizabeth Bothwell, spouse of deceased
William Spittall of Lumquhat, and William Spittale, his son and heir, to George Halkheid of Pitfirrane, of a chalder of victual from lands of Petconnoquhy, 7th November 1578.
252. Instrument of Sasine in favour of George Hacheid of an annual-rent
of 27 merks from lands of Petlever, on disposition by James Moubray and Elizabeth Danystoun, his spouse, 15th November 1578.
253. Renunciation by Hary Murray to George Hacket of Pitfirrane, assignee
of Henry Durie of Lathalland, of the lands of Hoyle Baldrig and ^700 afifecting the same, 3rd May 1579.
254. Disposition and Assignation Robert Colville of Cleisch, James
Lyndesay of Dowhill and Alexander Monypenny of Kynkell to George Halket of Petfirran of the ward, non-entry, &c., of the lands and baronies of Stramiglo, Glendook and others which belonged to the late Sir William Scot of Balwery, 2nd April and 3rd November 1579.
255. Charter Patrick Halkheid of Pitfirrane to Robert Lumsden of an
annual-rent of 16 bolls victual from lands of Pitfirran, 21st December 1569.
256. Sasine Robert Lumsden of said annual-rent givxn propriis tnanibus by
Patrick Halkheid, 15th November 1569.
257. Sasine to Alexander Orrock and spouse of an annual-rent of 7 bolls bear
from Over Grange of Kinghorne, from Robert Stewart, son and heir of deceased Robert Stewart, burgess of Dunfermline, 4th December 1579.
258. Charter Sir James Balfour of Pettindreich, prior of Pettinweem, to Mr.
Thomas Bennestoun and Christian Wod, his spouse, of a tenement, &c. in Pettinweem, 21st March 1579-80.
259. Procuratory of Resignation William Horsburgh in Pittenweem and
Grissell Adamson, his spouse, in favour of David Horsburgh, their second son, of tenements, &c. in Pittenweem, 26th September 1580.
260. Discharge and Renunciation Nicol and Isobell Rowane, children of
the late Nicol Rowan of Bordland, to George Hakcet of Pitfirran of annual-rents from lands and barony of Pitfirrane, 12th November 1580.
261. Charter^ under the great seal by James VI confirming charter, 20th
September 1557, by George, commendator of Dunfermline, to Patrick Hacked of Petfyrrane and Marjory Ogilvy, his spouse, and George Hacked, their son, of the lands of Primrose and Knokas, 27th December
1580.
1 Keg. Mag. Sig., 15S0-93, No. 73.
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262. Special RetourI George Stewart of Rossyth to Robert Stewart,
portioner of Over Grange of Kingorne Wester, brother's son of the late David Stewart of Rossyth, great-grandfather of said George Stewart, in a fourth part of Over Grange of Kingorne Wester, 1 8th January 1 580-1.
263. Licence by Robert, commendator of Dunfermline, to George .Stewart of
Rossyth to dispone the lands of Over Grange of Kingorne Wester to George Lundie of Breriehill, minister at Dunimany, 22nd March i 580-1.
264. Sasine George Stewart of Rossyth, as heir-male of Robert .Stewart,
brother's son of Robert \rcciiiis David] Stewart of Rosyth, the great- grandfather of said George, on precept of dare constat by Robert, commendator of Dunfermline, in a fourth part of Over Grange of Wester Kinghorne, 8th April 1581.
265. Transu.mpt, 22nd April 1581, by William Durie of Medowend, bailie-
depute of the regality of Dunfermline, of sasine, dated loth August 1574, given propriis inanibiis by Robert Stewart, portioner of Over Grange of Kinghorne Wester, of an annual-rent of 2 chalders victual from fourth part of Over Grange to Thomas Toscheauch. [Cf. No. 208.]
266. Instrument of Renunciation by Margaret Rowan, daughter of Nicol
Rowan of Boirland, to George Halkeid of Pitfirrane of an annual-rent of 4^^ bolls oatmeal from the lands of Pitfirrane, 13th May 1581.
267. Charter by George Stewart of Rossyth (in implement of contract be-
tween them) to George Lundie of Breriehill, minister of Dummany, of a fourth part of the lands of Over Grange of Kinghorne Wester, loth May 1581.
268. Charter by John, Earl of Menteith, to James Elphingstoun of the lands
of Eleistoun in barony of Kinpont and shire of Linlithgow, which belonged to James, Duke of Chastellarault, and Claud Hamilton, his son, forfeited for the slaughter of the Regents Murray and Lennox, 20th October 1581.
269. Instrument of Renunciation Alexander Kellock, burgess of Dun-
fermline, and Isobell Hepburne, his spouse, to George Racket of Pit- firren, of the half of an annual-rent of 20 merks from the lands of Pitfirren, 25th November 1581.
270. Charter by John Stevinsoun (in implement of contract) to Mr. George
Halkheid, conservator of the privileges of the Scots in Flanders, and