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GENEALOGY COLLECTION

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PAEO? XXVIII. DECEMBEE 1904.

SCOTTISH RECORD SOCIETY.

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The Commissariot of Wigtown included the County o^ that name and the

Parish of Minnigaff, in the Stewartry of Kirkcudbright.

The Register of Testaments, if one ever existed, is not in the custody

of the Lord Clerk Register. The original Warrants, fortunately, have been

preserved, and consist of twelve bundles, covering the period from 1700 to

1823. The names of such, down to the year iSoo, are included in this

Index.

There are also, in addition. Edicts for the same period ; Extracted

Processes, 1700 to 1822 ; and Unextracted Processes, 1704 to 1822.

®fe Ccmmissariot ^ttorh 0f lEigtolim.

TESTAMENTS,1700-1800.

Adair, Alexander, of Drummoir 17 14See also Agnew, Margaret.

„ Margaret, relict of John Gray, surgeon in Stranraer 1756

„ Robert, of Maryport (2)1746„ William, of Corgie 1722

,, William, of Glenluce 1787Adams, John, merchant in Minigafif 1717Agnew, Sir Andrew, of Lochnaw, Baronet ' 1702

„ Colonel Andrew, of Lochrj'an 1736

„ Andrew, of Sheuchan 1747

„ John, of Sheuchan 1780

„ John, tenant in Miltown of Craigoch 1790

,, Margaret, relict of Mr. Alexander Adair, of Drumore 1738

,, Margaret, spouse of the deceased John Christy, in Dalreagle 1790

,, Mary, spouse to Anthony Houston, Bailie of Whithorn 1740

„ Patrick, of Dalreagle 1760

„ Patrick, of Galdanoch. See Brisbane, Jean.

,, Peter, in High Selchrie 1784

,, William, in Donnoughadee in Ireland 1734„ William, of Castlewig 1740

Aitken, James, in Stranraer, and one sixth part owner of the " Earl of

Stair " sloop, of Stranraer 1777Alexander, James, wright in Whithorn. Sec Cunningham, Grizel.

„ John, in Chappelrossan 1771

,, Robert, Chamberlain to the Earl of Galloway, par. of Whithorn 1700Allies, Anthony, Bailie of Stranraer 1758Allison, Mary, in Portyerroch 1790Anderson, Mr. John, minister at Kirkmaiden 1740 and 1745

,, Mr. Patrick, minister at Penninghame (2) 1760Arbuthnot, Alexander, collector at Port Patrick 1725Arnot, William, chapman in Kirkinner 1736Auld, Thomas, in Culgroat, par. of Stoneykirk 1727

See also M 'Queen, Margaret.Baillie, Andrew, lawful son to Andrew B., notar in Stranraer 171

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,, James, merchant in Glenluce 1737„ Robert, in Outown 1790

Baird, John, in Hillhead of Stranraer 1790.„ Thomas, in Port Patrick. See Innes, Isobel.

Bankhead, Hugh, surgeon in Portnessock 1764Barrie, Gilbert, tanner in Newton Stewart 1788

See also Kennedy, Margaret.

Beaty, John, vintner in Stranraer 1739

6 Commissariot of Wigtozvn. [1700- 1800.

Bell, Alexander, indweller in Newton Stewart

„ John, in BarskeochBenton, Elizabeth, widow, at Mylne of LochansBlack, Anthony Bailie of WhithornBlackstock, William, tanner in Minigafif 1750, 1758, 1764, andBlain, Alexander, in Little Park of Broughton

,, Henry, smith at PenninghameSee also M'Taggart, Isobcl.

„ Patrick, in Three Merk„ Patrick, merchant at Penninghame

Blair, John, of Dunskey, par. of Port Patrick

„ John, of Dunskey 1741 andBoyd, Agnes. See M'Kie, David, in Drumboie.

,, David, surgeon in Wigtown. See Coltrane, Mrs. Margaret.

„ Mr. Edward, minister at Wigtown (2)

„ John, son to Mr. Robert B., minister at Port Patrick

„ John, merchant in Newton Stewart

„ Mr. Robert, minister at Port Patrick. See M'Meekan, Martha.Brisbane, Jean, relict of Patrick Agnew, of Galdanoch, par. of Port Patrick

Broadfoot, Archibald, in Crugletown

,, James, burgess of Wigtown„ John, younger, in Palmalat

„ John, in PalmalletBrown, John, tenant in Craigencallic 1789 and

„ John, surgeon in Wigtown 1792 andSec also M'Culloch, Mary.

,, Patrick, Bailie in WigtownBruce, George, indweller and burgess of Wigtown

,, William, burgess of WigtownCampbell, Alexander, Provost of Wigtown 1742, i745, ^"d

„ Andrew, at Bridge Mill 1794 and

,, John, tenant in Drummore (2)

,, John, merchant, and Bailie in Stranraer (2)

,, Margaret, indweller in Stranraer

„ Robert, merchant in Cladehouse

„ Thomas, minister at Minigoff (2) 1744, 1745, and„ William, smith in Paisley. See Purdie, Anna.

Call, Sarah, in Castle Kennedy (2)

Carleton, John, vinter in Strani'aer. See Gordon, Jean.Carruthers, Robert, in Three MerkCastellaw, Thomas, minister at LeswaltCathcart, John, of Genoch, and Robert C, now of Genoch, par. of Glenluce

„ Robert, of Genoch,, Thomas, of Genoch

Chalmer, Thomas, in Bents (8)

Christian, James, minister at Badome, diocese of Derry, Ireland

,, Robert, of MunkhillSee also M'Adam, Janet.

„ William, in ClouchChristie, Adam, in Airrieolland

„ John, in Dalreagle. See Agnew, Margaret.Clannachan, Alexander, in BarsceochClerk, Malcolm, indweller in StranraerClugston, Mary, relict of Alexander M'Kinnell, at Glasserton (2)

Coltrane, Anthony, in Barlachline

„ Mrs. Margaret, spouse to the deceased Mr. David Boyd, surgeonin and late Provost of Wigtown

„ Patrick, of Drumorale„ William, of Drummorall, Provost of Wigtown

Conning, Anthony, in Auton

„ John, tenant in Owton

i/oo-iSoo.] Commissariot of Wigtown. 7

Conning, John, gardener at Wood of Park„ Nicholas, in Whithorn,, Robert, in Broompark (2)

,, Wilham, in SlatehaughCook, Alexander, Commander of H.M. Cutter "Prince Edward," at Isle

of WhithornCorkran, Hugh, at JVIill of Drummore

,, John, in High DrummoreCoskrie, John, in StrathmoddieCowan, James, merchant in Newton Stewart

„ John, indweller in Whithorn„ Margaret, in Wood of Cree

„ William, in Glenrasie

Crawford, Andrew, Baillie in Minigafif

„ Mr. George, minister at StoneykirkCrum, Mary, indweller in WhithornCullan, William, shoemaker in WhithornCunningham, Grizel, relict of James Alexander, wright in WhithornCurrie, William, burgess and indweller in WigtownDalrymple, Anna, in Mochrum, lawful daughter to James D., sometime

in Kirkcala

,, Captain John, of Drummockloch„ John, in Mark of Luce (2)

Dalziel, John, in Kildarroch, par. of KirkcowanDavidson, James, in SanquharDempster, Agnes, spouse to Mr. James Maitland, minister at SorbieDinnel, Archibald, merchant in BuyachDixon, George, in Knock

„ James, in CraighdowDonaldson, Adair, surgeon in Newton Stewart

„ Robert, in Portencallie

Donnan, Agnes, in Whithorn, relict of John Skimming, there

„ John, burgess of Wigtown. See Edgar, Jean.

Dougan, Alexander, in CHUespie. See Stephen, Marion.

„ John, in KenmureDouglas, George, in Garlieston

,, James, in Kilsture

See also Martin, Mary.

„ Mr. James, minister of Seceding Congregation in Stranraer (2)

„ John, in Barskeoch, par. of Kirkowan

,, John, in Barskeoch

„ Peter, surgeon in Wigtown„ Peter, in Daltainie

,, Thomas, in BarskeochDrew, John, merchant in Newton StewartDun, Alexander, in Wood of Auchland

„ George, tenant of Cairndirry

,, Margaret, mantua maker in WigtownDunbar, Alexander, of Machermore 1749 ^i^d

See also Hamilton, Catherine.

„ Alexander, surgeon in Newton Stewart

„ Anthony, in Kirkland of Minigafif

„ Charles Warner, of Alachermore

„ Sir James, of Mochrum, Bart., par. of MochrumDunce, Margaret, sometime in Claunch, thereafter in Barbuchany

„ William, sometime miller at Miln of Airies, late at Littlekills

Earl, Martha, residing in New LuceEccles, John, at Drumragget

„ William, servant to James Dalrymple, DunraggetEcclesom, David, in CulreochEdgar, Jean, relict of John Donnan, burgess of Wigtown (2) 1745 and

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^ Commissariot of Wigtown. [1700- 1800.

Edgar, Thomas, in Glenluce 1771

„ William, and Grissal M'Dowall, his relict, and John and David E.,

their children, par. of WigtownEgleshim, Hugh, in KnockreavieElder, Thomas, son to Mr. Thomas E., minister at Leswalt

Ferguson, Captain John, of Donaltoun, par. of Wigtown,, Robert, writer in Wigtown

Fordyce, Andrew, Provost of Stranraer

Forgie, Alexander, in Newton Stewart (2)

Galloway, James, Earl of, goodsir to James, now Earl of G., andAlexander, Earl of G., father to said James

Gaskell, Samuel, tanner at Newton Stewart

Garroch, Margaret, in Whithorn, spouse to deceased Michael M'Taggart,at Sorby

Gelly, Janet, spouse to John Kevand, in BorrowmossGibson, Margaret, spouse tojohn Murray, in Slockabbert, now in Grange (2)

Gilkinson, Grizel, in BarnbarrowGirthrig, John, in Redslap. See Vans, Anna.Glendinning, Agnes, relict of William More, Provost of WigtownGordon, Agnes, second lawful daughter to umquhile Robert G., of

Shirmers, par. of Stranraer

,, Captain Alexander, at Belleville

,, David, in Barnerny„ Gilbert, in Glenhapple (2) 1782 and

„ Janet, in Barskeoch

,, Jean, relict of John Carleton, vintner in Stranraer

„ Margaret, relict of Patrick Houston, of Drummaston,, Robert, Bailie of Stranraer

„ William, of Culvennan, par. of Penningham„ William, of Balmeg 1739 and„ William, younger in Buchan„ William, at Kirk of Kirkcowan

Gorthrick, John, in Enierness, and Janet M'Dowell, his spouseGraham, Robert, schoolmaster in MinigaffGray, John, surgeon in Stranraer

See also Adair, Margaret.Grierson, Gilbert, chamberlain to the Earl of Galloway, par. of Minigaff

1702 and„ John, chamberlain at Baldoon, par. of Kirkinder

Gulline, John, son to John G., smith in Miln of Dalragle

„ John, schoolmaster at Kirk of Mochrum 1738 and„ Robert, smith at Stoneykirk

„ Simeon, Provost of Wigtown 1721 and„ Thomas, in Newton of Baldone

Gunnion, Janet, in Bailliewhirr

Guthrie, James, in WigtownHaldane, Archibald, minister at SorbieHamilton, Catherine, relict of Alexander Dunbar, of Machricmore... (2) 1763 and

„ William, of Craighlaw 1746 andHannah, John, in ApplebyHannay, Alexander, in Hills of Glasserton

„ Alexander, in Upper Threave„ Gilbert, merchant in Stranraer, and Jean Vance, his spouse„ George, weaver in Wigtown„ Jean, in Machar„ John, in Mill Isle of Ingelstoun

„ John, sometime at Turnpike, late in Applebie, par. of Glasserton

,, John, in the Two Merk in Stoneykirk par.

„ Margaret, lawful daughter of the deceased William H., in Drum-mantrae, and spouse to Patrick Maxwell, there 1765

1700-1800.] Commissariot of Wigtown. 9

Hannay, Robert, in Drumsheog 1751„ Robert, in Midtown 1790„ Robert, of Shennanton 1795„ William, in Mosshouse of Craichlavv 1748„ William, in Cults 175

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,, William, tenant in Culderry 1794,, William, house carpenter and merchant in Spanish Town, Jamaica

thereafter residing in Wigtown 1800Harg, Andrew, indweller in Wigtown 1760Hathorn, Alexander, in Chapleton 1759

,, Anthony. See M'Culloch, Agnes.

,, Hugh, of Castlewigg 1794„ John, tenant in Chaple Antoun, and Alexander H., his brother 1763

„ John, of Over Airries 1782 and 1783Hay, Francis, of Arioland, goodsir to Alexander H., now of Arioland,

and Alexander H., of Arioland, his father, par. of Mochrum 1716

„ Jean, Lady Dunskey 1755„ Thomas, younger, of Park, par. of Glenluce 1724

Henderson, Rev. David, minister of Wigtown. See Henderson, Mary.

„ James, schoolmaster at Kirkmaiden 1738,, Mary, relict of Rev. David H., minister of Wigtown 1799

Heron, Archibald, tailor in Wigtown 1791

„ James, in Grange of Cree 1700

,, John, in Grange of Cree 1722

„ John, in Grange of Cree \ 742„ John, in Grange of Cree 1 764,, Patrick, of Kiruchtrie, par. of Minigaff 1706„ Patrick, tailor in Marhaar. See M'Dowal, Janet.

,, Robert, tenant in Skeat 17 14See also Telfair, Jean.

,, William, in Whitedike 1790Herries, Patrick, saddler in Wigtown 1772Hillhouse, John, innkeeper in Port Patrick (2) 1742Hook, Alexander, merchant in Wigtown (2) 1763, 1764, 1766, and 1767Houston, Anthony, Bailie of Wigtown 1764

See also Agnew, Mary.

„ Jean, relict of John M'Candlish, merchant, and late Provost ofWhithorn 1748

„ Patrick, of Drummaston. See Gordon, Margaret.Howie, Mary, at Landberrick 1792Hunter, Alexander, miner at Craigton 1788

„ Mr. John, minister at Stoneykirk 1795Innes, Isobel, relict of Thomas Baird, in Port Patrick 1739

„ John, senior, skipper in Port Patrick 1765Jamieson, Andrew, gardener at Myretoun 1735 ^""^l ^IZ^Jerdan, David, in Isle of Whithorn 1721Johnston, Janet, relict of James M'Connell, in Auchensoul 1775

„ Mary, relict of Francis Ratclift, in Kilumpha i749Kenna, John, at Blairmauken. See Parker, Agnes.Kennedy, Anthony, tailor in Minigaff ^ 1746

„ Anthony, merchant traveller in Galloway 1748„ John, shoemaker in Newton Douglas 1795„ Margaret, in Wigtown, relict of Gilbert Barry, tanner in Newton

Stewart (2) 1799„ Patrick, Provost of Stranraer 1701

„ Thomas, of Creus, surgeon in Wigtown (2) 1750Kerr, Andrew, surgeon in Wigtown 1782

„ Charles, in Stranraer 1779„ John, dyster at Milns of Monreith. See Wallace, Agnes., Mr. Thomas, minister at Wigtown 1729, William, in Kardorkan, sometime in Wood of Cree, par. of Monigaff 17 19

lo Commissariot of Wigtown. [1700- 1800.

Kerr, William, in Wood of Cree 1728

„ Bailie William, merchant in Stranraer 1784Kevand, Alexander, indweller in Wigtown 1786

„ James, at Port William 1784

,, John, at Borrowmoss. See Gellie, Janet.

„ Patrick, in Casduchane, par. of Mochrum 1710

„ William, in Borrowmoss I737

Kilpatrick, James, burgess of Stranraer, Decreet against him in favour of

Alexander Kerr, bailie there 1706

„ Marion, spouse to Gilbert M'llroyie, in Kildonane 1700Kincaid, Agnes, relict of James Laurie, writer in Wigtown 1740Kingan, Ann, in Craiglemine, thereafter in Whithorn 1787 and 1790Kniblo, Gilbert, in Kiilumpha, and Nathaniel K., in Clonyeard, his brother 1763

„ John, in Inchshanks 1709

„ William, in Inshan 1765Laffries, James, riding officer of Wigtown 1747

„ John, Bailie of Wigtown 1711

Laurie, James, writer in Wigtown. See Kincaid, Agnes.

„ Janet, in Goldenoch of Luce, par. of Glenluce 1723

„ Mr. Walter, of Reidcastle, minister at Stranraer 1744 and 1775Lethom, John, miller at Milne of Minigaff 1733Liddell, John, Bailie of Wigtown 1783Lindsay, James, at Clauchan of Penninghame, and Agnes M'Dowall, his

spouse ^IZl)Linn, Alexander, of Larg 1742

„ Andrew, of Larg, par. of Inch 1700

„ John, sailor in Stranraer 1796,, Robert, in Glenwhilly 1715

„ Thomas, of Dalnegap 1752Little, Helen, relict of James M'Comb, indweller in Stranraer 1758Lockhart, John, elder, in Whithorn 1763

„ Nichol, indweller in Whithorn 1756Lymburn, John, son to . . . in Ringainey, par. of Stoneykirk 1726M'Adam, Alexander, at Sloehabbert 1790

„ Grizel, spouse to John M'Connell, indweller in Wigtown 1732

„ Janet, relict of Robert Christian, of Munkhill, and sometime spouseto John M'Culloch of Torhousekie, par. of Wigtown 1736

„ John, in Cairnfield 1764„ William, son to Andrew M'C, in Leswalt 1749

M'Bryde, James, in Laigh Galdenoch 1747

,,James, merchant in Glenluce I759 and 1763

„ Janet, in Glenluce 1791

,, John, dyke bigger in MinigafF 1738

„ John, in Tongue 1759,, John, mason at Bridge End of Cree 1782

M'Call, Elizabeth, relict of William Watt, surveyor of customs at Stranraer

1792M'Candlish, Agnes, relict of William M'C, in Arbrock 1766

„ Alexander, at Galloway House 1794„ Anthony, dyer in Minigaff 1798„ George, tidesman in Stranraer 1785

„ John, merchant in Whithorn. See Houston, Jean.

„ William, in Buyoch (2) 1764

„ William, in Arbrock. .V^r M 'Candlish, Agnes.

,, William, at Waulk Mill of Torhouse. .Str Milmine, Janet.

M'Carmick, Alexander, in Barhoish 1 759„ Alexander, in Tahall, near Barnbarrow 1790„ John, at Kirk Sorby 1782„ Robert, tailor in High Corquhie 1732

M'Cartney, James, at Milne of Penninghame 1790M'CauU, Andrew, in Garchrew 1762

f7oo-i8oo.] Commissariot of Wigtown. 1

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M'CaulI, Mr. John, minister at Whithorn 1745

,, William, surgeon in Whithorn 1782M'Caw, David, merchant in Newton Stewart 1790 and 1791

,, William, merchant in Newton Stewart 1747, i759, ^ind 1760M'Chesney, William, weaver in Kirktown of Minigafif 1747M'Chlery, John, merchant in Newton Stewart (2) 1743, 1744, and 1745

„ John, merchant in Newton Stewart 1766 and 1777M'Christian, John, in Craiglemine, par. of Glasserton 1710M 'Cleave, Alexander, shoemaker in Minigafif 1737M'Clelland, Alexander, in Borland of Luce Park 1790

,, Gilbert, in Grange of Cree 1748

„ James, of Garchren 1724

„ John, factor on the tailzied estate of Monreith 1748

,, Robina, in Wigtown 1799,, William, wright at the Kirk of Kirkcowan 1744

M'CIure, Elizabeth, shopkeeper in Glenluce 1765

„ Samuel, in Laigh Dirrie, and Margaret Milroy, his spouse 1747

„ Samuel, in Artfield (2) 1795M'Clymont, George, in Stranraer 1790

,, John, in Craiglemine 1790M'Colm, Alexander, in Whithorn 1791M'Comb, Andrew, elder, in Augheneill, par. of Kirkmaiden 1728

„ James, indweller in Stranraer. See Little, Helen.

„ John, in Belnab 1780M'Comock, John, in Path, and John Blair, joiner in Newton Stewart,

Bond of Caution by them for John M'C, son of said John, as

apprentice to William Ferguson, saddler in Newton Stewart I774

M'Conchie, John, burgess in Whithorn 1790M'Connell, Alexander, in Broadwig 1739

„ James, in Auchensaul. See Johnston, Janet.

,, Janet. ^S"^,? M'Cormick, William, burgess of Whithorn.

,, John, indweller in Wigtown. See M'Adam, Grizel.

„ Samuel 1721M'Cormick, James, at Kirk of Kirkcowan 1742M'Cormock, James, in Kirkstyle in Kirkcowan 175

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„ William, buigess of Whithorn, and the deceased Janet M'Connell,his spouse 1704

M'Crackan, Alexander, merchant in Glenluce 1734 and 1741

„ James, in Quarter, par. of New Luce . 1716

„ James, in Closs 1729

„ John, in Airtfield, par. of New Glenluce 1705 and 1706

,, John, in Glenkitten, par. of New Luce 1737

,, John, in Barnsallie. See M'Harg, Elizabeth.

„ Peter, in Quarter, par. of New Luce 1738„ Robert, in Minigafif 1794„ Walter, in Stranraer, merchant 1741

,, W^illiam, at Tahall 1790M'Crae, James, in Laigh Portencallie 1754

„ John, in Milton, par. of Kirkcolm 1758M'Cready, Alexander, tailor, burgess of Stranraer 1701

„ Andrew, of Pearston, sometime Provost of Stranraer 1746

,, David, in Kilsture, thereafter in Whithorn 1793,, John, weaver in Whithorn 1746,, Patrick, elder, in Laggan 1760„ William, merchant in Stranraer 1798

M'Culloch, Agnes, relict of Anthony Hathorn 1709„ Grizell, lawful daughter of George M'C, of Torhouse 1729 and 1748

„ James, tenant in Chilcarroh 1751

„ John, merchant in Stranraer 17 10

„ John, younger, of Torhousekie 1728, 1729, and 1743

„ John, elder, of Torhousekie. 5^^ M'Adam, Janet.

12 Commissariot of Wigtown. [1700-1800.

M'Culloch, John, of Kirkclaugh. See Muir, Isobel.

„ Mary, relict of John Brown, surgeon in Wigtown 1798M'Dowall, Agnes. See Lindsay, James, in Clauchan of Penninghame.

„ Alexander, of Garthland 1739 and 1741

„ Andrew, in Craigenveoch 1767

,, Andrew, in Glenruther 1790

„ Barbara, relict of Colonel Patrick Vans, of Barnbarroch 1746 and 1747

,, Janet, in Cults, relict of Patrick Heron, tailor in Machaar, par. of

Inch 1789

„ Janet. See Gorthrick, John, in Enierness.

,, John, of Freugh (2)1748„ Robert, of Logan 1729„ Robert, in Port Nessock, par. of Kirkmaiden 1730„ Samuel, at Blackcraig 1792

,, William, of Garthland, par. of Stoneykirk, John Blair of Dunskey,and Robert Cathcart, of Genoch, par. of Glenluce 1713

,, William, of Garthland 1715, 1719, and 1721

„ William, Bailie in Stranraer 1728

„ William, of Garthland i74o

„ William, at the Wood of Park 1743„ William, controller of customs at Port Patrick 1757„ William, in Drumrae 1790

M'Ewen, Janet, spouse to Alexander M'William, in Larbra, now in

Glenstockiotaill, and Andrew M'William, their son 1732M'Fadzean, James, writer in Edinburgh 1747, 1756, and 1760M'Gauchin, John, indweller in Wigtown 1800

See also Stewart, Barbara.

„ William, in Newton Stewart 1792M'Gaw, James, in Portencokie, par. of Kirkmaiden 1718

„ James, in Kilstay, par. of Kirkmaiden 1725

„ John, at Kirkmaiden 1786M'Geoch, Francis, in Hallbain 1737

,, John, in Glenvachy, par. of Penninghame 1712

„ Mary, sometime in Darnearie, thereafter in Newton Douglas 1797M'Gill, John, in Auchland, and Alexander Dun, in Wood of Auchleand 1747

„ John, in Barr 1770 and 1774„ Marion, relict of Andrew M'Master, in Balwherry 1750,, William, in Carnestock 1739

M'Gowan, Janet, in Mid Torrs, relict of John M'Harg there 1797,, John, in Culdirry 1794„ William, town-clerk of Whithorn . 1746

M'Guffog, Anthony, Bailie of Whithorn 1723 and 1724

,, James, tidesman in Kirkland of Cruggleton. Sec Stewart, Elizabeth.

,, John, in Dirnearn 1790,, William, of Chipermore, par. of Mochrum 1706

M'Harg, Anthony, in Nether Glenhapple 1726,, Anthony, in Tarreggan 1740„ Anthony, in Tarrager 1762„ Elizabeth, spouse to John M'Cracken, in Barnsallie 1751

„ John, in Kildrossan, thereafter in 15each 1796

„ John, in Mid Tors. See M'Gowan, Janet.

,,Quentin, and Thomas, first sons of these names of James M'H., of

Kiers, late at Holm of Minigaff 1778M'Hutcheon, Hugh, of Changue (2) 1799M'llheuch, John, burgess of Wigtown 1700

„ Margaret, in Wigtown 1727M'llnae, David, in Fintilloch 1729

„ Thomas, in Torhouse 1727M'llroy, Gilbert, in Kildonane. Sec Kirkpatrick, Marion.

„ Margaret, in Dirrie 1750„ Patrick, in Tacher 1730

i7co-i8oo.] Cominissariot of Wigtown. 13

M'llroy, Thomas, merchant in Minigaff 1725„ William, of Tachercroft 1734

M'llwraith, Hugh, in Shigerland 1748„ John, in Garchrew 1760 and 1763

M'Keachie, Alexander, merchant in Glasgow (2) 1799„ Robert, in Darnovv 1711

M'Keand, James, in Balsalloch 1702

„ John, in Aikerside 1790,, Samuel, in Kirkobble 1794„ Thomas, in Dalewhillie I737,, Thomas, in Barsalloch 1751„ William, in Pilwhilly 1734

M'Kelvie, Andrew, barn officer of the Earl of Stair 1744„ James, in Culhorn 1800

M'Kenna, Barbara, in Blairmaken 1790M'Kennot, Andrew, in Eldrick. See Wallace, Marion.

,, John, in Cascrew 1738M'Kie, Agnes, at old Place of Sorby 1797

,, Alexander, younger, of Drumbine 1746„ Andrew, in Knockvill, par. of Penninghame 1719„ Andrew, indweller in Minigaff 1726„ Anthony, of Glencairdy 1747„ Anthony, of Glencaird 1797„ Archibald, of Minigaff 1726„ David, in Drumboie, and Agnes Boyd, his spouse 1750„ George, of Auchleane, par. of Wigtown 1729„ James, in Mains of Lochronald , 1700„ James, in Castle Stewart 1757„ James, merchant in Stoneykirk 1790,, James, in Minigaff 1790„ Janet, spouse to Robert Paterson, in Gillespie I749

,, John, Provost in Whithorn 1702

„ John, of Barrawer, town-clerk of Wigtown (3) 1743, (2) 1745, and 1747„ John, Bailie in Wigtown, and Jean Murray, his spouse I759,, Patrick, tailor in Craigelineend 1720„ Thomas, in Kirkchrist 1740„ William, sometime servant to the deceased David M'llnae, in

Fintilloch 1729M'Kinnell, Alexander, in Whithorn 1767

„ Alexander, weaver in Kirkmabreck 1769„ Alexander, at Glasserton. See Clugston, Mary.„ George 1730,, John, chapman traveller in Galloway I739

M'Kittrick, James, merchant in Kilmarnock, residenter in Stranraer, sonof the deceased William M'K., in Garrochtree 1784

,, William, in Portnessock 1789M'Lean, David, merchant in Stranraer 1798

„ Samuel, in Knockbrax 1760M 'Master, Andrew, shoemaker in Stranraer (2) 1763

„ Andrew, in Balwherry. See M'Gill, Marion.

„ Gilbert, in Little Laight 1740 and 1741„ William, smith in Glenluce 1795

M'Mean, Anthony, in Port Whill 1745M'Meekan, James, lawful son to the deceased John M'M., in Cairn (2) 1764

,, Martha, relict of ]Mr. Robert Boyd, minister of Port Patrick 1743M'Micking, Thomas, in Beoch 1780M'Millan, Andrew, in Glassock 1745 and 1746

„ Mary, in Drumpeall 1745,, Patrick, in Knockvill 1733

M'Murrie, Alexander, in Grennan 1738„ David, in Darneark 1756

14 Commissariot of Wigtown. [1700-1800.

M'Murrie, James, merchant in Stranraer 1791

„ John, in Auchentibbert 1763

„ Patrick, in Eldrick, par. of Kirkmaiden 1790 and 1793

M'Naight, Alexander, milner at the New Milns 1743

M'Noah, James, in Barsalloch 179°

M 'Queen, Margaret, reUct of Thomas Auld, in Culgrot 1728

M'Quharg, James, BaiHe of Minigaff 1715

M 'Robert, Wilham, tenant in Clatag 1772

M'Scamble, John, in Morrach, par. of Whithorn 1707

M'Skimming, David, in Cairndirrie 1757

„ John, bleacher at Minigaff. Sec Stevenson, Andrew.

M'Taggart, Isobel, relict of Henry Blain, smith in Clachan of Penninghame 1753

„ John, in Drummoral I795

„ Michael, at Sorby 1782 and 1790See also Garroch, Margaret.

M'Whae (M'Quhae), James, in Glenmalloch 1757

M'Whinnie, Alexander, in Cairnfield, thereafter in Wigtown 1739

„ Alexander, burgess of Stranraer 1741

„ Gilbert, in Darloskine I743

M'Whirter, Andrew, in Kirkhobble I749

M'Whonnell, John, in Bargrenan, par. of Minigaff 17 19

M'Wie, Wilham, in Killumpha 1767

M 'William, Alexander, in Larbra. See M'Ewen, Janet.

„ Andrew, in Clayhole, near Stranraer 1768

„ Hugh, in Shinness 1732

Maitland, Mr. James, minister at Sorbie 1775See also Dempster, Agnes.

Martin, Andrew, in Corwar, par. of Sorbie 1776

„ Gilbert, of Airie 1760

„ Gilbert, Bailie of Stranraer 1764

„ James, in Glenhaple, par. of Penninghame 1701

Mary, in Kilsture, relict of James Douglas, tenant there 1791 and 1794!' Patrick, in Blackcraig 1758

Mathew, Lieutenant John, at Bridgend of Cree 1785

Maxwell, Sir Alexander, of Monreith, Bart. 1736

Captain James, in Newton Stewart, second son of the deceased Sir

Alexander M., of Monreith, Bart., and Elizabeth M., his spouse 1798

„ John, of Ardwall 1729, i737, and 1743

„ Patrick, in Drummantrae. Sec Hannay, Margaret.

,^ Robert, clock and watchmaker in Wigtown 1770

„ Sir Wilham, of Monreith, Bart. 1709 and 17 10

Mean, Margaret, residenter in Stranraer 1785

Milfrederick, Alexander, in Merrock 1775

Milhench, John, officer of Excise, Bailie of Wigtown (2) 1775

„ John, burgess of Wigtown 1778

Milligan, Andrew, milner at the Miln of Pennmghame 1737

„ Andrew, milner at the Miln of Penninghame 1774'„ James, of Tannielaggie, late at Waterside 1790

James, miller at the New Mills. See Milmine, Janet.','

John, elder, at the Mylne of Garlies 17 10

„ John, miller at the Miln of Heugh 1749 and 1750

„ Sergeant Robert, in Cladghouse 1720

Robert, at Bridgemilns of Luce, and James Miller, at Park of Luce,

par. of Glenluce 1737

Milmine, Alexander, in Sourcroft 1790

James, in Blairmaken, relict of James Milligan, miller at New"

Mills, and thereafter of William M'Caundlish, at Waulk Mill of

Torhouse i793

Milroy, Anthony, merchant in Mmigaff (2) 1778

John, in Polbae, par. of Kirkcowan 1785

Margaret. See M'Clure, Samuel, in Laight Dirrie.

1700-1800.] Commissariot of Wigtown. 1

5

Milroy, Patrick, of CulvennanMilwayen, Alexander, in Carsduchan 1765 andMitchell, John, surveyor of the Customs at WigtownMoir, William, Provost of WigtownMorrison, Andrew, younger in AuchleachMorton, James, mason in Newton StewartMuir, Isobel, spouse to John M'CuUoch, younger, of KirkclaughMurdoch, James, servant to Patrick Heron, of Heron

,, John, in Braid

,, John, sailor in Port PatrickMurray, Archibald, writer in Wigtown

„ Jean. See M'Kie, John, Bailie in Wigtown.

,, John, farmer in Kylfillan

,, John, in Stockhabbert. See Gibson, Margaret.

„ Patrick, in Newton Stewart

„ Robert, merchant in WigtownNeilson, James, in Newton Stewart

,, James, in Wellcroft

„ John, of Craigcaffie

Niven (or Knevan), Patrick, labourer, sometime at Castle Stewart, there-

after at KirkinnerPark, Humphrey, in Newton DouglasParker, Agnes, relict of John Kenna, at Blairmauken

,, Agnes, at Monreith

,, Robert, at Mills of MonreithPaterson, Alexander, in Laigh Grennan

,, Alexander, in Clashmaben„ Andrew, in Myreton„ Robert, in Gillespie. See M'Kie, Janet.

,, William, in TannylaggiePeirrie, William, in Torres of Luce, par. of GlenlucePurdie, Anna, daughter to John P., indweller in Stranraer, and spouse to

William Campbell, smith and farrier in Paisley, and Anna, their

daughterRamsay, Alexander, merchant in StranraerRatchff, Francis, in Kilumpha. Sec Johnston, Mary.

,, Patrick, in Kilstay, par. of KirkmaidenRavenscroft, Dr. John, of CairnsmoorReid, William, late in Inglestoun, par. of Sorbie, now in WhithornRhoddie, John, tidesman at Garlieston

„ Thomas, cloth merchant in StranraerRoss, Alexander, in Glenlaggoch

„ Mr. Andrew, of Balsarroch, par. of Old Luce,, George, of Balsarroch

,, James, at Castle M'Douall (4) 1762 and

,, John, shipmaster in Port PatrickRow, Thomas, surgeon in WhithornShank, Alexander, merchant, burgess of Wigtown

„ John, in Newton Stewart (2)

,, William, in PortnessockShaw, Samuel, traveller from England, who died at Port Patrick

Simpson, David, son to John S., in House of Hill

„ John, at House of Hill

Skellie, William, in BarledziewSkimming, Anthony, in Aliquhollert

,, David, in Cairnderry

„ John, in Drumour„ John, in Kilsture

„ John, in Whithorn. See Donnan, Agnes.

,, William, in Buyach, near Isle of WhithornSmith, John, writer in Stranraer

799769741706710

732

739790736

753767

775

760

798790790740

793794788

790786

7797S4702

741

729

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754754789790742

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744

]6 Comniissariol of IVigioivn. [1700- 1800.

Smith, John, sheriff-substitute of Wigtown (2) 1760Softlaw, James, merchant in Wigtown 1741Stair, John, Earl of 1794Stephen, Marion, spouse to Alexander Dougan, in Gillespie 1709Stevenson, Andrew, in Barclay, and Martha S., relict of John M 'Skim-

ming, bleacher at Minigaff 1790

„ James, in Glenstockadale 1790Stewart, Agnes, relict of Anthony S., in Airow 1739

,, Alexander, of Tonnerghie 1742

„ Alexander, at Isle of Whithorn I790

„ Alexander, in Bailliewhir 179°„ Anthony, in Isle of Whithorn T709

„ Anthony, in Airow. See Stewart, Agnes.

„ Archibald, in Lurg 1745See also Stewart, Mary.

„ Barbara, relict of John M'Gauchin, in Wigtown 1800

„ David, younger, of Physgill, par. of Glasserton 171

1

,, Elizabeth, spouse to James M'Guffog, tidesman in Kirkland of

Cruggleton 1746„ Hugh, younger, of Tonderghie, par. of Whithorn 1725

„ James, in Barclay 1762

„ Mrs. Jean, in Wigtown, sister to the deceased John S., of Castle

Stewart 1778

„ John, of Kirbruin 1730

„ John, merchant in Wigtown 1743 and 1745

,, Captain John, of Drummorel 1746" Hon. Keith, of Glasserton 1796

„ Mary, relict of Archibald Stewart, in Larg (2) 1745

„ Patrick, in Whithorn (Petition by) 1765

„ Robert, in Cairndoon 1786

„ Thomas, of Fintilloch, par. of Penninghame 1727

„ Thomas, in Mindork 1730 and 1736

„ Thomas, in Mundork 1754„ Mr. William, of Castle Stewart, par. of Glasserton 1718

„ William, elder, of Castle Stewart 1719

„ Captain William, of Phisgill, par. of Glasserton 1727

,, William, collector of customs at Port Patrick 1799Tait, Benjamin, in Wood of Curdorkan 1757Telfair, Agnes, daughter of the deceased William T., Bailie of Wigtown 1776

,, Jean, spouse to Robert Heron, in Skeat 1715Templeton, William, in Torrs 1766Tennant, Patrick, Bailie of Port Patrick ' 1717Thomson, Alexander, in Birgtoun, par. of Minigaff 1727

,, Alexander, in Chippermore 1736„ Alexander, in Kirvennie 1792

„ Hugh, son to the deceased Anthony T., in Stroan 1743„ Sarah, in Airilick 1790,, William, merchant in Kirkcowan 1769

Todd, John, sometime hardware merchant in Belfast, now in Wigtown 1713Torbrane, William, Provost of Stranraer 171 5

Torburn, Thomas, in Blairderry 1743Tweeddale, Mr. James, minister at Glenluce 1791Vance, Jean. .5'ift' Hannay, Gilbert, merchant in Stranraer.

Vans, Anna, spouse to John Githrig, in Redslap 1712

,, Colonel Patrick, of Barnlsarroch, par. of Kirkinder 1733 and 1738See also M'Dowall, Barbara.

Wallace, Agnes, spouse to John Ker, dyster at Milne of Monreith 1740„ Grizel, spouse to Michael Wallace, in Upper Galdenoch I747

„ Janet, in Portospittle 1788

„ John, in White Laggan 1772

„ Marion, spouse to Andrew M'Kennot, in Eldrick ^7^3

1700-1800.] CoDwiissariot of Wigtown. 17

Wallace, Michael, merchant, burgess of Stranraer 1701

„ Michael, in Upper Galdenoch. See Wallace, Grizel.

,, William, in High Galdenoch 1742

„ William, in Carngarroch 1788

Watt, John, stocking maker in Newton Douglas 1797

„ William, surveyor of Customs at Stranraer. See M'Caull, Elizabeth.

White, William, miller at the Mylne of Croick 1706

Williamson, Mary, in Fourty-pennyland 1741

Wilson, James, in Portospittle 1775

„ Patrick, third lawful son to the deceased Tliomas W., in Glenvernoch 1741

„ Thomas, in Glenvernoch 1741

„ William, Bailie of Stranraer 1724Wither, Fergus, in Ballachjargan (2) 1745

,, James, chapman in Stranraer 1748

„ Robert, merchant, tailor in Stranraer 1763Wright, John, maltman in Stranraer 1702

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MISCELLANEOUS EXECUTRY PAPERS

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MISCELLANEOUS EXECUTRY PAPERS

PRESERVED IN EM. REGISTER HOUSE.

Aberdeen, Patrick, Bishop of, who died i6th February 1682. Extract Particleof Testament, confirmed 19th April 1682.

Allan, William, Bailie of Polwarth. Testament-Dative and Inventory, confirmed24th February 171 5.

Anderson, William, in Shawfield. See Miller, Isobel.

Apply, Edmond, watchmaker, who died in Edinburgh, and Humphrey Apply,weaver in the County of Westmoreland. Testament-Dative andInventory, ad oinissa et male appretiata of the Estates, confirmed 12thMarch 1706.

Arthur, Mr. William, minister at the West Kirk called St. Cuthbert's. Testa-ment and note of Legacies left by him, dated 29th May 1652.

Baillie, Margaret, daughter lawfully procreated between the deceased GeorgeB., Mannerhall, and Lillias B., spouses. Inventory of Estate given upby her curator loth July 1699.

Balloch, William, in Garlycraig, par. of St. Ninians. Testament-Dative andInventory, confirmed 15th September 1730.

Barclay, John, indweller in Edinburgh, who died 22nd October 1616.Inventory of Estate [Edinburgh, 21st December 1616].

Beans (Baine?), George, merchant, burgess ofEdinburgh, who died March 1676.Testament-Dative and Inventory, confirmed 15th February 1683[Edinburgh, 25th July 1679].

Bell, Alexander, indweller in Cockburnspath. Latter Will and Testament andInventory ? 1672.

Bining-, Marion, relict of the deceased Robert Liddell, merchant, burgess ofEdinburgh. Testament-Dative and Inventory, confirmed 25th July1700 [Edinburgh].

Bonyman, Mr. George, and Margaret Hay, his spouse. Inventory of theEstate, 1631.

Borrie, Thomas, portioner of Bellilochane, par. of Little Dunkeld, who diedJune 1672. Testament-Testamentar and Inventory, confirmed 13thOctober 1675.

Borthwick, John, of Bichtie. Inventory of Estate, 1643.Brown, Elizabeth, relict of Andro Jaffray, merchant, burgess of Stirling. Latter

Will and Testament, dated 3rd October 1651.

„ Janet, relict of James Lindsay, of Auchinskeoch. Latter Will and Testa-ment, dated 7th December 1660.

Bruce, George, of Carnok. Testament and Latter Will, dated 28th October 1642.Burn, James, of the parish of St. John, Waping, County of Middlesex, mariner.

Extract from Perogative Court Books of Canterbury of Probate of LastWill and Testament, dated 23rd January 1706. Probate 25th January1706.

Byres, James, wobster in Cullernie, par. of Dunbog, sher. of Fife. Inventoryand Testament-Dative, confirmed 8th April 1657 [St. Andrews].

Campbell, Dugald, of London, par. of St. Martin's, Westminster, CountyMiddlesex. Copy Will, with codicil, both dated 2nd June 17 18.

„ Dame Katherine, Countess of Crauford. Extract from Commissary CourtBooks of [Edinburgh] of Legacy in favor of David Lindesay of Edzell,contained in Testament-Testamentar and Inventory of above Countess,who died in the Castle of Brechin ist October 1578. Confirmationgranted 2nd June 1579 [Edinburgh].

Miscellaneous Executry Papers.

Chalmer, Walter, of Pettinseir, who died December 1659. Extract Testament-

Dative and Inventory of the Estate, confirmed i8th October 1661.

Chamber, Walter, of Pettinseir. .S"^'^ Gregor, Margaret.

Chrestesoun, Sir Thomas. Notarial Certificate of appomtment of Thomas

Christison to be one of two executors to 27th July 156-.

Clerk, Katherine. See Innes, Adam, of Readhall.

Clark, Robert, merchant in Musselburgh, who died 27th March, 1732. Testa-

ment-Dative and Inventory, confirmed 6th February 1734 [Edmburgh].

Coupar, Adam, of Gogar. Sec Home, Elizabeth.

Craig, John, sometime servitor to the Viscount of Haddmgton, who died at

Westminster at London ist November, 161 5. Testament-Testamentar

and Inventar of the Estate, confirmed 30th November 161 9 [Edinburgh].

Craigie, William, portioner of Ruffill, par. of Capeth, sher. of Perth. Extract

Inventory and Testament-Testamentar, confirmed loth August 1670.

Cramond, John, in Laighillach. See King, Janet.

Craw, James, indweller in Kirkliston. Testament-Dative and Inventory, con-

firmed 24th June 1696 [Edinburgh].

Crawford, Countess of. See Campbell, Dame Katherine.

Cunygham, Elizabeth, relict of William C, of Conyghamheid. Testament exe-

cuted at Powkellie, 12th February i 579-80 [Edinburgh, 30th April 1 580].

Cunynghame, Sir William, of Cunynghamehead. Testament, dated 8th

December 1662.

Cunyngham, Sir William, of Conynghamheid. Testament-Dative and Inventory,

24th October 1673. Protestations by Craigends thereanent. Eiks.

thereto, i8th December 1674 and 31st March 1681 [Glasgow].

Cunningham, William, of Cunninghamhead. See Cunningham, Elizabeth.

Cuthbert, Alexander, in Ballanabodach. Testament-Dative and Inventory, con-

firmed 24th March 1696.

Dalzell, John, of Rylansyde. Confirmation oviissa of Testament, dated i6th

July 1627.

Davidson, John, merchant in Jedburgh. Testament-Dative and Inventory, con-

firmed 1 6th November 1703.

Dingwall, Roderick, of Cambuscurrie, late tacksman of the 4d. land in the

barony of Skelbo, who died in January 1738. Testament-Dative and

Inventory, confirmed i8th October 1738.

Douglas, George, in Dalhousie. Testament-Testamentar, confirmed 7th

February 161 7 [Edinburgh].

Dunbar, David, of Enterkine, par. of Mauchline, who died June 1643. Testa-

ment-Dative and Inventory of Estate, confirmed 23rd November 1643

[Glasgow].

„ James, Lord of Derchester. Testament, 18th October 1481.

Duncan, John, merchant in Elgin. Licence granted by the Commissary of

Moray in favour of Executor, dated 2nd June 1687.

Duncanson, Robert, of Gartsheak. Double Latter Will and Testament, dated

loth May 1703.

Eglinton, Hew, Earl of. Settlement mortis causa regarding rents of his lands

of Eglinton and others, T6th August 1546. Notarial docquet appended

i8th August 1546. Testament, i8th August 1546.

Falconer, Andrew, writer in Edinburgh, residenter in Canongate, who died in

July 1732. Extract Particle from Testament-Dative and Inventory adf?;;zm^i, confirmed 27th February 1733, ad omissa 12th December 1733

[Edinburgh].

Fergus, Mary, relict of Alexander Wright, of Loss. Latter Will, Discharge, and

Assignation, dated 20th November 1732.

Fleming, Mr. Archibald, only son to umquhile William F., Commisser Clerk of

Glasgow. Confirmation in his favor as Executor-Dative to his said

father, 6th December 1636 [Glasgow, 12th August 1637].

„ John, in Nathirclochquharne. Nomination of Executors, 13th January

1594-;.

Forbes, Mr. j'ohn, parson of Kincardine. Extract Testament - Dative and

Inventory of the Estate, confirmed 21st December 1658.

1403845

Miscellaneous Executry Papers.

Garnock, Patrick, Viscount of. Sederunt Book kept by his Tutors, 21st

November 1709.

Gibson, Ronald, in Waster Fintray, who died in December 1593. Testament-

Dative, 6th March 1593-4.See also Kellie, Margaret.

Glen, John, tailor in Plesantis, and Issobell Scott, his spouse. Testament andLatter Will, dated 19th July 1645.

Gordon, Colonel. A copy of his Testament made at Lubeck 1648, with

Inventory of the Estate annexed, and answers for the Lady Carse to

the claim given in against her by Sir William Cuming.

Gordon, George, in Kirkdale. See Makie, Agnes.

„ William, merchant in Dundee. Testament-Dative and Inventory, con-

firmed 27th January 1697. [Brechin].

Graham, Jean, spouse to Alexander Levall, in Nevay, par. thereof, sher. of

Forfar, who died April 1632. Testament-Dative and Inventory of

Estate, confirmed i 8th January 1634.

Gray, David, merchant, burgess of (Edinburgh). Inventory of the Estate, 27th

March 1601 [Edinburgh, 25th July 1610].

Gregor, Margaret, relict of Walter Chamber, of Pettinseir, who died in May1670. Extract Testament-Dative and Inventory of Estate confirmed,

1st June 1671.

Grosert, Janet. See Henderson, Thomas, in Blyth.

Hamilton, Alexander, of Haggs, par. of Monkland, who died in October 1649.

Testamentar and Inventar, confirmed 19th January 1652 [Ham. andCamp].

„ Sir Alexander, of Haggs, See Murray, Dame Marie.

„ Jeane, spouse to Ruitmaister John Home. Testament and Latter Will,

dated 7th March 1645.

,, Jean, relict of James Skene, writer in Edinburgh. Testament and Latter

Will, dated 15th April 1672.

,, Sir John, of Magdaleinis, Knight, Clerk Register. Testament, dated 29th

April 1632.

,, Rebecca, lawful daughter to umquhile Sir John H., of Maidlens, Knight.

Latter Will and Testament, dated 12th February 1643.

Harper, Sir John, of Cambusnethan. Copy Latter Will and Testament, 21st

August 1 69 1.

Hay, John, tenant to Gilbert H., in Ardrie. Latter Will and Testament, dated2ist May 1657.

„ Margaret. See Bonyman, Mr. George.

Henderson, Agnes. See Miller, James, baxter, burgess of Stirling.

„ James, elder, portioner of Airthrey. Disposition fnortis causa, dated 9thSeptember 1698.

„ John, eldei-, portioner of Westertoun of Aithrey. Settlement, dated 29thDecember 1726.

,, Thomas, in Blyth, and Janet Grosert, his widow. Testaments, his dated1st October 171 5, hers dated 15th March 1722, and codicil by her, with

receipts of Legatees appended, dated 20th September 1725.

Home, Elizabeth, relict of Adame Covvpar, of Gogar, one of the clerks of HisMajesty's Council and Session, dated ist December 1609 [Edinburgh,9th May 1 6 10].

,,James, of Eccles. Testament, 27th April 1603.

„ Sir James, of Eccles. Will ('copy), dated 28th February (1631 ?)

,, Sir James, of Eccles. Last Will and Testament, dated 12th May 1654.

,, Sir James, of Eccles, knight. Testament and Latter Will, dated 25thFebruary 1661.

„ Dame Jeane, Lady Eccles, who died in January 1661. Testament-Dativeand Inventory, confirmed 25th February 1662.

„ Ruitmaster, John. See Hamilton, Jeane.

„ William, brother to Charles, Earl of Home. Double of Latter Will andTestament, 8th July 1688.

Inerleith, Lady. Inventory of Estate, dated 29th July 1658.

Miscellaneous Executry Paper's.

Innes, Adam, sometime of Readhall, and umquhile Katharine Clerk, his spouse.

Extract Testament-Dative confirming Executor, 29th September 1670.

Licence granted by Commissary of Moray to Robert I., writerin

Edinburgh, as Executor-Dative, dated 29th September 1670.

„ John, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh. Extract Particle from the

Inventory of the Estate. Executrix confirmed loth January 1659[Edinburgh].

„ Robert, fiar of Reidhall. Testament-Dative and Inventory of the Estate,

confirmed 20th May 1670 [Edinburgh].

Irvine, Alexander, of Lenturk, who died in July 1681. Testament-Dative andInventory ad ovn'ssa, confirmed ist September 1687.

Jack, Alexander, merchant, burgess of Stirling. See Stevenson, Agnes.

Jaffray, Andro, merchant, burgess of Stirling. See Brown, Elizabeth.

Jameson, Robert, in Nederlie, his spouse, who died in June 1668. Inventory of

Estate, dated 3rd August 1669.

Johnston, Robert, of the par. of St. Anne, Blackfriars, London, Esq. Probate

dated i8th October 1639 of Testament, dated 30th September 1639,

and Codicil thereto, dated 12th October 1639. Declaratory addition

to the Inventory of Estate, dated 28th March 1645.

Kellie, Margaret, relict of Ronald Gibson, in Wester Fintrey. Testament-Testa-

mentar, Latter Will and Legacy, dated 28th July 1594.

Ker, Andro, of that Ilk. Testament and Latter Will, 13th March 1562-3.

„ James, of Sharprig. Copy Latter Will and Testament, dated 1653.

„ James, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh, who died in 1666. Testament-

Dative and Inventory, confirmed 14th August 1666. Eik., confirmed

14th August 1670 [Edinburgh].

Kid, James, now at the Mill of . Testament, dated 10th September 1623.

Kilspindie, Lady. Memorandum for Sir James Nicolson, of Cobburnspath,

anent his testament, wherein he is confirmed Executor-Dative. No date.

King, Janet, sometime spouse to John Cramond, in Longhillock, who died in

January 1647. Extract Testament-Dative and Inventory of Estate,

confirmed 5th June 1647.

Lamb, John, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh, who died in June 1695. Testa-

ment-Dative and Inventory, confirmed 8th February 1696. Confirma-

tion ad oviissa granted 7th F^ebruary 1699.

Lauderdale, John, Duke of. Testament-Dative and Inventory of the Estate

confirmed 31st May 1709 [Edinburgh].

Learmonth, Sir James, of Balcomie, Knight. Inventory of the goods and gear,

dated 1670.

Levall, Alexander, in Nevay. See Graham, Jean.

Liddell, Robert, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh. See Binning, Marion.

Lindsay, James, of Auchinskeoch. Sec Browne, Janet.

Livingstone, George, in Putoun-mylne in the parish of Dunce and Sheriffdom of

Berwick, who died 24th December 1604. Testament-Testamentar andInventory of the Estate, confirmed i6th February 1605 [Edinburgh].

Lovell, James, of Cunnoquhye. Testament and Latter Will, dated 14th April

1648.

Lyon, David, of Banchry. Inventory of lands and rents thereof which belonged

to above, given up by the Tutors nominated to his children, having

appended Certificate of the judicial production thereof, at the regality

Court of Cupar on 8th June 1708 [St. Andrews].

M'Clellane, Thomas, of Doweltoun. Testament, 6th December 1592.

M'Dowell, Gilbert, of Inche, persoun and vicar of Stonykyrk. Testament andLatter Will, 27th February 157 1-2.

Mackenzie, Mr. Thomas, sometime writer in Edinburgh, son of the deceased

Mr. Thomas M., of Inverlaell, par. of Fern, diocese of Ross, who died

22nd June 1677. Extract Testament-Dative and Inventory, confirmed

5th Mav 1687.

•M'Kie, Thomas,'in the Kirkland of Wigtown. Testament (copy) 31st August 1627.

M'Lay, Janet, at Bridge of Allan, par. of Logie. Testament-Dative andInventory, confirmed 12th February 1730.

Miscellaneous Executry Papers. f>

Makie, Agnes, relict of George Gordon, in Kirkdale. Testament and LatterWill, dated 8th November 1636.

Maitland, Mr. Richard. Inventory and Will, dated i6th December 1645.Massoune, Archibald, portioner of Over Balgedie, par. of Monkland, who died

in February 1663. Testament-Dative and Inventar, confirmed 14thSeptember 1667 and 6th April 1669.

Maxwell, Sir Robert, of Spottis, Knight, par. of Buittell, who died January 1615.

Testament-Testamentar and Inventory of Estate, confirmed 24th May1615.

Miller, I ssobell, relict of William Anderson, in Shawfield, within the burgh ofGlasgow. Testament-Testamentar and Inventory, confirmed 9thDecember 1684.

„ James, baxter, burgess of Stirling, and Agnes Henderson, his spouse, whodied September 1645. Testament-Dative and Inventory of the Estate,confirmed 29th May 1647.

„ Margaret, lawful daughter to umquhile James M., baxter, burgess ofStirling. Testament-Dative and Inventory of the Estate, confirmed7th December 1649.

Montgomerie, Robert, of Bogstoun, par. of Beith, who died in March 1713.Testament-Dative and Inventory, confirmed 7th June 17 17 [Glasgow].

Montieth, David. Testament and Latter Will, made at Edinburgh, 21st August1645-

Morice, Robert. Latter Will made on deathbed 6th January 1657.

Mowtray, David, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh, who died in 1645. Testa-ment-Dative and Inventory ad oinissa ei male appretiata^ confirmed3rd April 1650 [Edinburgh].

Mure, Gilbert, elder, merchant, burgess of Edinburgh. Testament and LatterWill, dated 7th October 1669.

Murray, Dame Marie, spouse to Sir Alexander Hamilton, of Haggs, par. of OldMonkland, who died in October 1662. Testament-Dative and Inventar,confirmed 27th October 1666 [Ham. and Camp].

Nairne, Sir Thomas, of Santfoord, Knight, par. of Forgan, sher. of Fife, whodied in July 1664. Testament- Dative and Inventory, confirmed 9thOctober 1668.

Nasmyth, James, of Posso, Tutor to Harrie, James, Annas, and Elizabeth N.,lawful bairns to umquhile John N., chirurgeon to the King. Accountof Disbursements made by him 1613-1618.

Otterburn, Marion, Lady Tourland. Testament, 26th November 1587.Paterson, Alexander, of Old Melrose. Note of the Inventory, with receipts for

dues of confirmation, dated 31st August and 3rd October 1685.Rae, George, writer in Edinburgh, who died in February 1689. Testament-

Dative and Inventory, confirmed 13th March 1689 [Edinburgh].Raith, James, of Edmonstoune. Copy Testament Dative and Inventory, dated

13th January 1669. Eik. dated ist December 1671 [Edinburgh].Ramsay, Sir Andrew, of Abbotshall. Latter Will and Testament, dated loth

March 1684.

„ David, elder, merchant, and late Bailie of Dundee. Testament-Dative andInventory confirmed, 17th June 1724.

,, James, of Torbeane. Testament-Testamentar, dated 9th October 1638.Richardson, Thomas, collector of H.M. Customs at Dunbar, who died in

February 1720. Extract Particlefrom Testament-Dative and Inventory,confirmed 9th April 1720.

Ritchie, Alexander, writer in Edinburgh, who died in 1739. Testament-Dativeand Inventory, confirmed 8th July 1740 [Edinburgh].

Robertson, James, in Westrestoune. Inventory of the goods, &c. pertaining tohim at the time of the decease of Isobel Faire, his spouse, who died9th October 1669.

„ William, youngest lawful son to the deceased John R., writer in Edinburgh.Last Will and Testament, dated 28th April 1697, with holographRatification thereof appended, dated 14th July 1698.

Rocheid, John, of Craigleith. Extract Latter Will and Testament, dated igthNovember 1673 [Edinburgh, i8th December 1673].

8 Miscellaneous Exectdry Papers.

Rothes, Earl of. Nomination of Curators by 24th November 1614.

Russell, John, merchant, burgess of Stirling", who died in July 165 1. Testament-Dative and Inventory, contirmed 19th July 1653 [Stirling].

„ John, merchant, burgess of Stirling, who died in July 1659. Testament-Testamentar, Latter Will, and Inventory, confirmed 22nd January 1662.

Scraggs, Thomas (Thomas S. Craiggs), now belonging to the good ship called

the Mediterranean, whereof Captain Harwood is Commander, and nowbound on a voyage to Maryland. Will and Testament, dated 31st

May 1740.

Scott, Issobell. See Glen, John, tailor in Plesantis.

Scougall, Mr. John, late Commissary of Aberdeen. Testament-Dative andInventory, confirmed 1683.

Sempill, Christian, only surviving daughter of umquhile Captain John S.

Certified Copy Testament, dated 29th September 1646 [Edinburgh, 4th

December 1646].

Simson, Patrick, in Pynbraid. Testament, 3rd July 1584.

Sinclair, Beatrix. See Sinclair, Magnus, in the Leyis beside Dysart.

,, Sir David, of Swynbrucht, Knight. Natorial Copy Testament, 9th July 1 506.

„ Magnus, in the Leyis beside Dysart, and Beatrix S., his relict, who died

respectively in July 1586 and 7th January 1588. Testament, confirmed23rd February 1589.

Skene, James, writer, Edinburgh. See Hamilton, Jean.

Spens, John, in Maynes of Dollas, who died in December 1656. Testament-Dative and Inventory, confirmed 6th June 1678.

Stevenson, Agnes, spouse to Alexander Jack, merchant, burgess of Stirling, whodied in April 1665. Testament-Testamentar, Latter Will, and Inventory,

confirmed 27th April 1666 [Stirling].

,, Mr. James, only lawful son to the deceased Mr. William S., sometimeparson of Fordyce, sher. of Banff, now in parish of Hackney, m the

County of Middlesex. Last Will and Testament, dated 9th November1695.

Stewart, Archibald, of Scotsburn, and George S., his eldest son. Testament-Dative and Inventory, confirmed 20th November 1702.

„ James, of Graimsay. Testament, 9th April 1624.

„ James, smith at the Bridge of Allan, who died November 1701. InventoryofEstate (undated). Testament-Testamentar, Latter Will, and Inventory,

confirmed 13th August 1702 [Dunblane].

Tait, Robert, in Cokburnspaith. Inventory of the Goods, &c. pertaining to himthe time of the decease of Margaret Sinclair, his spouse, who died 30thSeptember 1668.

Tauden, James, merchant, pewterer, living in the parish of St. Martin's in the

Fields. Probate of Will (dated 22nd July 1680) granted 28th July 1680.

Taus, William, tailzior in Dunkeld, who died in February 1667. Testament-Dative and Inventory, confirmed 24th March 1674.

Thomson, Gavine, Provost of Peebles. Copy Testament, dated 12th October 1679.

„ George, burgess of Peebles. Testament and Latter Will, dated 17th

September 1664.

Tode, David, burgess of Edinburgh. See Young, Elizabeth.

Tweeddale, John, Marquis of. Holograph Latter Will and Testament, dated13th July 1697.

Wood, John, tailor, burgess of Edinburgh, who died 17th March 1577. Testa-ment-Testamentar ad omissa and Inventar of the Estate. Confirmationgranted 12th July 1599 [Edinburgh].

Wright, Alexander, of Loss. See Fergus, Mary.Young, Alexander, in Gowgar. Inventory 25th, Confirmation 27th October 1548.

„ Elizabeth, relict of David Tode, burgess of Edinburgh. Testament, 18th

May 1 579.

„ John, in Twitchithillock, who died in September 1656. Testament-Testa-mentar, Latter Will, and Inventory, confirmed ist November 1656.

„ William, tenant in Newhall. Testament and Inventory of Estate, dated30th August 1659.

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