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Forbes of Callendar Papers finding aid Part 17 – Legal papers, Callendar Estates

This collection consists of 36m of records from 1531-1974. The records have been arranged into twenty eight series (see introduction for details) and the finding aid has been separated into these series to make it easier to download from our website.

Part 17 contains legal papers relating to estate of Callendar and related lands in sheriffdoms of Stirling, Dunbarton and West Lothian, 1531 -1901. The early writs in this section were apparently productions in the case of Wilson v. Forbes. (See Nos 4018-4028.)

Reference Date Description No A727.3911 26 Feb Instrument of resignation by William Craufurd [Crawford] of 1530/31 Hanyng [Haining?] in the hands of the Crown of the six merk lands of Bogo, occupied by Matthew Calder, six merk lands of Gillanderisland [Gillandersland] and mill of Manuell in barony of Manuell and sheriffdom of Stirling, in favour of said William and Margaret Levingstoun [Livingstone], his spouse. Witnesses: Alexander, Lord Levingstoun [Livingstone], John Ross of Cragy [Craigie?], William Broun [Brown]. Notary: John Somervell [Somerville]. A727.3912 08 May 1545 1. Instrument of sasine in favour of Alexander Levingstoun [Livingstone], son and heir of Henry Levingstoun [Livingstone] in Falkirk, of two oxgates and one cottage land of the lands of Falkirk in regality of Brochtoun [Broughton], barony of Kers [Kerse] and sheriffdom of Stirling, following on a precept of sasine by Robert, commendator of Holyrood near , and Alexander, abbot of Cambuskenneth, dated 7 May 1545, the lands having been resigned by the said Henry, reserving the liferent of one oxgate. Witnesses: James Kincaid, Achilles Menteith [Monteith], Thomas Cuthill, John Reid, John Aikin [Aitken], and sir James Oswald, vicar. Notary: James Broun [Brown]. 2. Certified copy, 1811. (2 items) A727.3913 11 Jan 1547 1. Certified copy (1810) of charter of resignation by Alexander, Lord Livingston [Livingstone] of Callendar, to Robert Oswald of Westir Saltcottis [Saltcoats] and Elizabeth Williamsoun [Williamson], his spouse, in liferent, and Alexander Oswald, their second son, whom failing, Andrew Oswald, their third son, of half of a fifteenth part of lands of Falkirk in barony of Callendar and sheriffdom of Stirling, resigned by John Leys and Margaret Banks, his spouse. Witnesses: Mr John Sinclair, dean of Lestalrig [Restalrig], and sir James Levingstoun [Livingstone], brother of Lord Livingston. 2. Translation of excerpts. (2 items) A727.3914 25 Feb 1556 Charter de me by Robert, commendator of Holyrood near Edinburgh, to Mr William Johnestoun [Johnston] in Powmylne [Powmill] and Christina Levingstoun [Livingstone], his spouse, of 6s 8d lands of Falkirk in barony of Kers [Kerse] and sheriffdom of Stirling. Signatures of the Falkirk Archives (Archon Code: GB558)

commendator and convent of Holyrood. Fragment of seal of monastry chapter. A727.3915 Post 1606 Inventory of writs of barony of Falkirk, 1564-1606. A727.3916 20 Jun 1632 Excerpts from instrument of sasine in favour of William Levingstoune [Livingstone] of Westquarter of two fifteenth parts of lands of Falkirk, three oxgates and two cottage lands thereof and buildings in Bakraw thereof, in barony of Callendar and sheriffdom of Stirling, following on a charter by Alexander, Earl of Linlithgow, dated 18 June 1632. Recorded: PRS Stirling, V, 313. A727.3917 16 Jun 1634 Contract between James, Lord Livingston [Livingstone] of Almond, as superior, and the feuars of the lands of Falkirk, agreeing to divide the outfield arable lands of Boddome [Boddom], Brunsflet and How Meur [Howmoor]. A727.3918 Post 1636 Inventory of writs, 'producit by the fewars of Falkirk', of lands of Readheuch [Redheugh] in barony of Bruchtoun [Broughton] and lands in Falkirk, 1546/7-1636. A727.3919 1645-1656 Discharges by Mr John Bruce, minister of Muiravonside (Morwinsyd), to James, Earl of Callendar, of stipend payable from thirds of duties of priory of Manuel and lands of Manuel and Whitrig. No 7 is receipt by Margaret Rucheid [Roughead] in Falkirk in name of David Robert, her son, to whom Bruce owes fees. In Nos 9 and 10 Bruce has assigned the stipend to Mr James Mirk, minister at Greittoune [Greatham] in County Durham. No 11 is conform to decreet of suspension. (11 items) A727.3920 08 Oct 1646-21 Contract of feu by James, Earl of Callendar, to Hew Allane Dec 1646 [Allan] in Peaxhoill and Thomas Haistie [Hastie] there of 5s land of 10 land of Ballinbreich called Blakistoun [Blackstone] in the barony of Hanying, parish of Muiravonside and sheriffdom of Stirling, reserving liberty to win limestone, and disponing and transferring right to the teinds. A727.3921 12 Nov 1655 Charter de me by David Levingstoune [Livingstone] of Pantasken [Bantaskin], with consent of Helen Elphinstoune [Elphinstone], his spouse, to Patrick Muirheide [Muirhead], maltman in Falkirk, of 2 1/2 acres of croft land of lands of Falkirk in the barony and regality of Brughtoune [Broughton] and sheriffdom of Stirling. On reverse: untested confirmation by James, Earl of Callendar. A727.3922 09 Jan 1658 1. Disposition by David Livingstone of Pantaskin [Bantaskin] and Helen Elphingston, his spouse, to Alexander Livingstone, son of deceased Hugh Livingston in Falkirk, of six acres of croft land of lands of Falkirk, outfield land, part of lands of Lymingthorne [Lymington?] and houses on south side of High Street of Falkirk. 2. Copy (1811). 3. Portion of wrapping of 1. (3 items) A727.3925 1662 Inventory of writs of barony of Manualfouls [Manuel], 1459- 1509. Note thereon. (2 items) A727.3926 1687 Note of apprisings since 1635 whereby [Lord Forbes of] Pitsligo has right to lands of the laird of Ludquharn. A727.3927 13 May 1717 Disposition by Ninian Wyse in Kilbean, with consent of Jean Gibb, his spouse, to David Morison [Morrison], in West Kerse, in life rent, and James Morison [Morrison], his son, of parts of two feus and one cotland in Falkirk lying in Falkirk Archives (Archon Code: GB558)

Lyonthorn and parts of 16s 8d lands there. Ratification by Jean Gibb added. A727.3928 23 Dec 1718- Tack by Ralph Dundas of Manier to William Stirling of 26 Dec 1718 Herbertshire, Mr Charles Cragingalt [Craigengelt] of Gogar and Daniel Peck of Louden of the mines, metals and minerals within the barony of Aithery [Airthrey] for 19 years. A727.3929 12 Jun 1728 Inventory of writs of lands of Powhouse, 1643-1716. A727.3930 [Early 18th Note of old charters of estate of Callendar, 1403-1632. Century] A727.3931 10 Nov 1733 Disposition by Margaret Cleland, daughter and heir of umquhile George Cleland in Water of Bonny, and John Rankine [Rankin] of Castlehill, her spouse, to James Scot in Glenrige and Margaret Callander, his spouse, of 2 1/2 acres of croft land in Falkirk. Ratification by Margaret Cleland appended. A727.3932 1745-1752 Minutes in action at instance of Alexander Strathairn [Strathern] and others, feuars of Falkirk, against George Menzies concerning Grahame's Muir [Graham's Muir]. Note concerning right to Grahame's Muir (2 items) A727.3933 07 Mar 1757 Abstract from summons of declarator at instance of minister of Falkirk against York Buildings Company of right of hospital to supply of oatmeal and coal from barony of Callendar. A727.3934 1759-1760 Papers in action at instance of York Buildings Company and , their tacksman, against James John and others, fleshers and merchants in Falkirk, for certain tolls and customs. (2 items) A727.3935 08 Aug 1767 Disposition mortis causa by John Burn, writer in Falkirk, to Margaret Ronald, relict of James Burn, his son, in life rent, and to John Burn, her son, in fee, of two little parks or enclosures in the Kirkhows [Kirkcows] south-west of Falkirk in shire of Stirling, under burden of payments to James Burn's daughters. The disposition is granted to the daughter-in-law to enable her to maintain and educate her large family, rather than to the grandson 'as he is puttin away to do for himself'. A727.3936 1768-1775 Note (post-1812) of lands contained in a charter and precept of clare constat of lands of Maddiston and others. A727.3937 1777 Act of Parliament for expediting sale of estates in Scotland belonging to the York Buildings Company for relief of their creditors. (Printed) A727.3938 08 Feb 1782- Extract decree of sheriff substitute of Stirling in favour of 16 Feb 1782 Colonel Adam Livingston [Livingstone] of Bantaskine against the York Buildings Company to straighten the marches of estates of Bantaskine and Callendar. Copies of obligation by Livingston to the Company. [See also Nos 3949-51] (4 items). A727.3939 05 Sep 1782 Summons of reduction-improbation at instance of the York Buildings Company against [ - ] claiming right to the barony of Callendar and other lands formerly belonging to the Earl of Linlithgow. A727.3940 08 Aug 1783 List of offers for the baronies of Callendar and Almond. A727.3941 11 Aug 1783 Bond by William Forbes, merchant in London, to the creditors of the York Buildings Company of the price of the Falkirk Archives (Archon Code: GB558)

barony of Callendar and Falkirk. A727.3942 1783 Notes concerning the drafting of the charter of barony of Callendar. (3 items) A727.3943 1783-1784 Papers in action of declarator at instance of William Forbes of Callendar against George, Earl of Erroll, of redemption and reduction of wadset of lands of Shielhill. (4 items) A727.3944 27 Jan 1784-09 Memorial and queries for William Forbes of Callendar, Feb 1784 whether the Carron Company have right to divert the course of the River Carron. Opinions thereon. (5 items) A727.3945 07 Jun 1784-21 Discharges and renunciations by Earl of Erroll's Aug 1784 commissioners to William Forbes of Callendar of wadsets on lands of Shielhill. (2 items) A727.3946 18 Jun 1784 Copy defence for John Black in action at instance of Mr Forbes for cutting hazels and leaping fences. A727.3947 02 May 1785 Summons of declarator at instance of William Forbes of Callendar against the Offfcers of State and York Buildings Company that Forbes has right to coal and limestone in barony of Almond or Haining. A727.3948 Letters of renunciation by Robert Ewing, weaver in Glasgow, and Jean Greenhorn, his spouse, to William Forbes of Callendar of wadset of lands in Easter Pantaskine. A727.3949 1785-1788 Papers in action of reduction at instance of Colonel Adam Livingston [Livingstone] of Bantaskine against William Forbes of Callendar of decree of reduction in Forbes' favour, dated 13 July 1785, of decree in Livingston's favour against York Buildings Company adjudging to him parts of estate of Callendar in excambion for parts of lands of Bantaskine (No 3938). A727.3950 1785-1788 Papers in action of reduction at instance of Colonel Adam Livingston [Livingstone] of Bantaskine against William Forbes of Callendar of decree of reduction in Forbes' favour, dated 13 July 1785, of decree in Livingston's favour against York Buildings Company adjudging to him parts of estate of Callendar in excambion for parts of lands of Bantaskine (No 3938). a727.3951 1785-1788 Papers in action of reduction at instance of Colonel Adam Livingston [Livingstone] of Bantaskine against William Forbes of Callendar of decree of reduction in Forbes' favour, dated 13 July 1785, of decree in Livingston's favour against York Buildings Company adjudging to him parts of estate of Callendar in excambion for parts of lands of Bantaskine (No 3938). A727.3952 Circa 15 Feb Petition to Court of Session by William Forbes of Callendar 1786 and others, purchasers of estates of York Buildings Company, to reduce rate of interest. Excerpt from report by David Russell on the interest of purchase price of estate of Callendar. (2 items) A727.3953 30 Oct 1786-03 Petition to J.P.s for county of Stirling by Samuel Graham, Nov 1786 feuar in Camelon, against William Forbes of Callendar for damage to grass on Canal Bank. Receipt of payment in compensation. (2 items) A727.3954 1786-1792 Discharges by factor for York Buildings Company to William Forbes of Callendar of interest on price of estates of Linlithgow and Callendar. (4 items) Falkirk Archives (Archon Code: GB558)

A727.3955 19 May 1787- Papers concerning action to prevent removal of gravel from 07 Jun 1787 policy of Callendar House for road repair. (6 items) A727.3956 29 May 1787- Papers concerning William Forbes' right to draw toll on part 20 Jun 1787 of the streets of Falkirk. (5 items) A727.3957 05 Sep 1787- Discharges, dispositions and conveyances by creditors of 14 Sep 1787 York Buildings Company to William Forbes of Callendar. Registered: B of C & S, 31 October 1787. (8 items) A727.3958 10 Nov 1787 Discharge by John Russell, clerk to the Signet, to William Forbes of Callendar of expense for defending Mary Faikney [Faichney], a creditor of York Buildings Company. A727.3959 1787-1793 Statements of money owed to and paid to creditors of York Buildings Company by William Forbes of Callendar and related papers. (19 items) A727.3960 1787-1793 Accounts of money paid by William Forbes of Callendar to creditors of York Buildings Company. (3 items) A727.3961 25 Feb 1788 Minute of sale by Alexander McCarty [McCartney], merchant in Falkirk, to William Forbes of Callendar of lands of Easter Stoneridge in barony of Callendar. Copy. A727.3962 27 Mar 1788 Decree in Causa Dick v Forbes A727.3963 16 Apr 1788-03 Minute of sale by Thomas Stark in Rottinstocks to William Jun 1788 Forbes of Callendar of lands of Rottinstocks alias Drumtruster in barony of Callendar. Receipt for price. (2 items) A727.3964 25 Apr 1788-31 Minute of sale by John Boyd of Threaprigg to William May 1788 Forbes of Callendar of lands of Threaprigg in parish of Falkirk. Receipt for price. (2 items) A727.3965 20 Jun 1788 Minute of sale by John Kincaid to William Forbes of Callendar of part of lands of Moorpark cut through by the Pirley Hill coal level. A727.3966 23 Jul 1788 Letters of advocation at instance of William Forbes of Callendar and Robert Turner, tacksman of the customs of Falkirk, of a decree of the Justices of Peace in favour of Thomas Nimmo at Carronflats declaring illegal a toll on each loaded cart passing through the town of Falkirk. A727.3967 06 Aug 1788 Act and warrant in favour of Martin, Stone and Toole, bankers, London, and Isaac Roderigue Nunes, of Goodmanfields, London, creditors of York Buildings Company, against William Forbes of Callendar for payment. A727.3968 20 Aug 1788 Extract discharges and conveyances by creditors of York Buildings Company to William Forbes of Callendar. Registered: B of C & S, 20 March 1789. (2 items) A727.3969 06 Dec 1788- Acts and warrants in favour of George Augustus Selwyn and 28 Jul 1789 others, annuitants of York Buildings Company, against William Forbes of Callendar for payment. (2 items) A727.3970 24 Jan 1789-28 Acts and warrants in favour of Archbishop of Armagh and Jul 1789 others, creditors of York Buildings Company, against William Forbes of Callendar for payment. (2 items) A727.3971 26 Jan 1789-13 Extract discharges and conveyances by creditors of York Mar 1789 Buildings Company to William Forbes of Callendar. Registered: B of C & S, 24 February and 20 March 1789. (15 items) A727.3972 12 Feb 1789 Act and warrant in favour of trustees of deceased James Inglis, merchant, Edinburgh, creditors of York Building Company, against William Forbes of Callendar. Falkirk Archives (Archon Code: GB558)

A727.3973 26 Feb 1789 Act and warrant in favour of John Mylam and others, creditors of York Buildings Company, against William Forbes of Callendar for payment. A727.3974 02 Apr 1789-02 Extract discharges and conveyances by creditors of York Jul 1789 Buildings Company to William Forbes of Callendar. Registered: B of C & S, 20 April and 5 July 1789. (4 items) A727.3975 01 Jun 1789 Inventory of writs of lands of Westerjaw in parish of Falkirk and sheriffdom of Stirling, 1721-69. A727.3976 11 Jul 1789-24 Minute of sale by Robert Boyd of Parkhead to William Dec 1789 Forbes of Callendar of lands of Parkhead and others in parish of Slamannan. Related papers. (4 items) A727.3977 25 Jul 1789 Act and warrant in favour of Jacob Osirio and others, creditors of York Buildings Company, against William Forbes of Callendar for payment. A727.3978 28 Jul 1789 Act and warrant in favour of Lord Stourton and others, creditors of York Buildings Company, against William Forbes of Callendar for payment. A727.3979 30 Jul 1789 Act and warrant in favour of Dr Robert Bayles Dealtry, creditor of York Buildings Company, against William Forbes of Callendar for payment. A727.3980 04 Aug 1789 Act and warrant in favour of John Blakely [Blackley] and others, creditors of York Buildings Company, against William Forbes of Callendar for payment. A727.3981 14 Aug 1789 Extract discharges and conveyances by creditors of York Buildings Company to William Forbes of Callendar. Registered: B of C & S, 5 July 1791. (29 items) A727.3982 06 Nov 1789- Minute of sale by James Russell of Craig to William Forbes 26 Dec 1789 of Callendar of lands of Craig End in lordship of Cumbernauld and sheriffdom of Dunbarton. Receipt of price. (2 items) A727.3983 21 Nov 1789- Extract discharges and conveyances by creditors of York 17 Jul 1790 Buildings Company to William Forbes of Callendar. Registered: B of C & S, 5 July 1791. (14 items) A727.3984 1789-1790 Papers in action at instance of Carron Company against William Forbes of Callendar for straightening the marches of Easter Jaw. Includes lists of witnesses. (15 items) A727.3985 1789-1791 Various extract writs concerning the creditors of York Buildings Company. (6 items) A727.3986 1789-1793 Statements of price of estate of Callendar and interest thereon and discharges thereof by William Honyman [Honeyman], factor for the York Buildings Company, to William Forbes of Callendar. (12 items) A727.3987 1790-1793 Various papers concerning the creditors of the York Buildings Company. (8 items) A727.3988 28 Apr 1791 Copy of decree of J.P. court against Robert Turner, claiming to be customer of Falkirk, for breach of peace in threatening James Oswald in Candie of Muiravonside on his refusing to pay custom. A727.3989 Apr 1791 Draft notarial instrument at instance of turnpike road trustees of county of Stirling requiring William Forbes of Callendar to repair High Street of Falkirk or show by what right he levies customs. A727.3990 05 Dec 1791- Extract power of attorney by Ann Paterson, of city of Exeter, 14 Mar 1792 as creditor of York Buildings Company, to John Taylor, clerk Falkirk Archives (Archon Code: GB558)

to the Signet. Discharge and conveyance by her to William Forbes of Callendar. (2 items) A727.3991 1791-1792 State of debt due by Colonel Livingston [Livingstone] to William Forbes [of Callendar] relative to rent of excambed land. Note there anent from Mr Campbell. (2 items) A727.3992 1791-1793 Inventories of conveyances and discharges to William Forbes of debts on estate of Callendar. Observations thereon. (7 items) A727.3993 23 May 1792 Accounts of warrants in respect of creditors of York Buildings Company. (5 items) A727.3994 10 Jul 1792 Act and warrant in favour of George, Earl of Dalhousie, and others, creditors of York Buildings Company against William Forbes of Callendar for payment. A727.3995 14 Nov 1792- Extract discharges and conveyances by creditors of York 05 Jul 1793 Buildings Company to William Forbes of Callendar. Registered: B of C & S, 15 May and 17 July 1793. (11 items) A727.3996 1792-1797 Minute of sale by daughters of deceased John Muirhead of Tippetcraig to William Forbes of Callendar of lands of Tippetcraig. Bond for price, and related papers. (5 items) A727.3997 07 Mar 1793 Act and warrant in favour of Henrietta Maria Pont, creditor of York Buildings Company, against William Forbes of Callendar. a727.3997 07 Mar 1793 Minute of sale by daughters of deceased John Muirhead of Tippetcraig to William Forbes of Callendar of lands of Tippetcraig. Bond for price, and related papers. (5 items) A727.3998 08 Mar 1793 Act and warrant in favour of Charles L'Huile, creditor of York Buildings Company, against William Forbes of Callendar. A727.3999 08 Mar 1793 Act and warrant in favour of Thomas Ayres [Ayre], creditor of York Buildings Company, against William Forbes of Callendar. A727.4000 08 Mar 1793 Act and warrant in favour of Sarah L'Huile, creditor of York Buildings Company, against William Forbes of Callendar. A727.4001 08 Mar 1793 Act and warrant in favour of Elizabeth Gregory, creditor of York Buildings Company, against William Forbes of Callendar. A727.4002 08 Mar 1793 Act and warrant in favour of Gabriel Mathias, creditor of York Buildings Company, against William Forbes of Callendar. A727.4003 28 May 1793- Petition to Court of Session by William Forbes of Callendar 06 Jul 1793 to pay balance of price of estate of Callendar to factor of York Buildings Company. Minutes thereon. (Printed) (2 items) A727.4004 05 Jul 1793 Discharge by attorney for Benjamin Shiell [Shields], of Lambeth, and Richard Crop, of Lincoln's Inn Fields, creditors of York Buildings Company, to William Forbes of Callendar. A727.4005 1794-1796 Papers in action at instance of Edward Mackenzie against William Forbes of Callendar for trespass by cattle. (5 items) A727.4006 15 Jun 1795 Instrument of sasine in favour of William Scott, mason at Parkfoot, as heir to deceased James Scott, his father, of two acres of croft land of town of Falkirk, following on charter of confirmation and precept of clare constat by Sir Alexander Livingstone of Westquarter, dated 23 October 1778. Recorded: PRS Stirling, 8 July 1795. Falkirk Archives (Archon Code: GB558)

A727.4007 24 Nov 1796- Bond by William Forbes of Callendar to trustees of Andrew 25 Jan 1797 Young, tenant in Meadowfield, and others, adjudgers of lands of Wester Stoneridge and others, of price of said lands. Letter relative thereto from the trustees. (2 items) A727.4008 1797-1798 Papers concerning agreement between William Forbes of Callendar and feuars of Falkirk for division of Falkirk Muir. (4 items) A727.4009 1798-1807 Papers in action of division of Falkirk Muir at instance of William Forbes of Callendar. (17 items) A727.4010 [Early 19th Note of names of church lands forming the barony of Century] Falkirk. A727.4011 1801-1802 Papers in action of suspension at instance of William Forbes of Callendar against heritors of Falkirk concerning the proposed building of a new church. (11 items) A727.4012 1805-1807 Papers in action at instance of William Forbes of Callendar against the presbytery of Linlithgow and heritors of Falkirk concerning the proposed building of a new church of Falkirk. (5 items) A727.4013 20 Jan 1807 Printed answers for William Forbes of Callendar to petition of John Wardrop, surgeon in Falkirk, and others, in action of division of Falkirk Muir. No 2 has plan of Muir attached. Other plans, see RHP.48941. (5 items) A727.4014 30 Apr 1807 Memorandum concerning a charter wanted by John Liddell for a subject in Falkirk in consequence of a decreet of tinsel of superiority. A727.4015 1807 Draft disposition by William Forbes of Callendar to feuars of Falkirk of market place of Falkirk. A727.4016 17 Apr 1809-18 Extract discharge by feuars of Falkirk to William Forbes of Apr 1809 Callendar of obligation under decreet of division of Falkirk Muir. A727.4017 01 Dec 1809- Extract minutes of presbytery of Linlithgow decreeing a 02 Dec 1809 portion of Falkirk Muir to be a grass glebe for minister of Falkirk. A727.4018 1809-1810 Include letters of suspension, representations by Wilson and answers thereto. (8 items) A727.4019 [1810-1818] Notes and fragments of papers. Include excerpts from writs concerning monasteries of Holyrood and Newbattle, [12th century]-1316. (5 items) A727.4020 1811 Include condescendence for Wilson and inventory of writs, 1546-1717. (5 items) A727.4021 1812 Include depositions of havers and inventory of titles, 1545- 1658. (5 items) A727.4022 1813 Include memorials for both parties and inventories of writs, 1555-1813. (13 items) A727.4023 1814 Include additional memorial for Forbes, and proofs for both parties relating to the capacity of Mr George Home [Hume], writer in Edinburgh, formerly employed under the Record Commission in , the witnesses for Forbes being likewise employed there. Home had taken excerpts from an alleged charter of 1546, which was subsequently destroyed. (14 items) A727.4024 1815 Include joint proof, and summons of transference against William Forbes [2nd] of Callendar as heir to his deceased father. (8 items) Falkirk Archives (Archon Code: GB558)

A727.4025 1816 Include petitions of the trustees of the late William Forbes of Callendar. (7 items) A727.4026 1817 Include account of Wilson's expenses and interim decree for expenses in his favour. (12 items) A727.4027 1818 Include accounts of Wilson's expenses. (7 items) A727.4028 1822-1826 Include copy of House of Lords judgment reversing interlocutors of the Court of Session. (7 items) A727.4029 1809-1828 Papers in action of declarator at instance of William Forbes of Callendar against Alexander Learmonth Livingston [Livingstone] of Parkhall, of right to coal, lime and limestone in lands of Nicholton in barony of Almond. (17 items) A727.4030 26 Feb 1811 Papers concerning action at instance of William Forbes of Callendar against William Symington, engineer at Parkhouse, and James Miller, distiller at Craigend, for payment of coal rent. (4 items) A727.4031 1811-1813 Letters of horning and poinding at instance of William Forbes of Callendar against tenants on estate of Callendar for non-payment of rent; and related papers. (23 items) A727.4032 03 Jan 1816-07 Summons of declarator at instance of Forbes trustees Feb 1816 against George Gray, coalmaster, Reddingrig, of the marches of the lands of Greencraig and Shielhill, part of estate of Callendar, and lands of Reddingrig. Minute of agreement between the parties. (2 items) A727.4033 1816-1827 Papers concerning diligence at instance of Forbes of Callendar trustees against tenants of Callendar and other debtors. (21 items) A727.4034 02 Oct 1817 Summons of reduction and improbation at instance of Thomas, Lord Dundas, against William Forbes of Callendar and others, of writs of parts of barony of Callendar. A727.4035 18 Feb 1818 Extract renunciation by inhabitants of burgh of Falkirk to William Forbes of Callendar of all right of servitude over the Park of Callendar and of access to the water pipes therein. A727.4036 1818-1819 Papers in action for expenses at instance of James Murray WS, agent for Rev Dr James Wilson, minister of Falkirk, against the trustees of deceased William Forbes of Callendar. (6 items) A727.4037 09 Dec 1819 Summons of reduction and improbation at instance of Forbes trustees against trustees of deceased John Ogilvie of Gairdoch, of titles to parts of lands of Grahamsmuir and others in sheriffdom of Stirling. A727.4038 05 Feb 1821- Petitions to J.P.s and bailies of Edinburgh by James Sligo, 17 Oct 1821 labourer, Falkirk, and Margaret Wilson, his spouse, to ordain Archibald Campbell WS and James Thomson WS to deliver certain writs; and related papers. (6 items) A727.4039 13 Apr 1821 Summons of reduction and improbation at instance of Forbes trustees against Janet Wyse, Janet Turnbull and others, of writs of land and houses in Falkirk. Execution. (2 items) A727.4040 22 Feb 1822- Account due by Forbes trustees to James Chalmer 01 Aug 1822 [Chalmers], solicitor, London, in respect of appeal at instance of trustees against Rev Dr James Wilson, minister of Falkirk. Letters from Chalmer. (3 items) A727.4041 11 Nov 1823 Drafts of state of debt due by Dr James Wilson, minister of Falkirk, to Forbes trustees in respect of action over grass Falkirk Archives (Archon Code: GB558)

glebe. Draft discharge. (3 items) A727.4042 28 Apr 1826-11 Papers in action before the sheriff of at instance Sep 1826 of William Forbes of Callendar against Alexander McFarlane of Thornhill concerning the march of the lands of Bottom and Thornhill. Plans, see RHP.48946-7. (9 items) A727.4043 08 Jul 1826 Summons of declarator of irritancy at instance of William Forbes of Callendar and curators against Thomas Potter, miller, Lady's Miln, now at Orr's Miln, Fife, for non-payment of feu duty of part of lands of Callendar. (Printed) (2 copies) A727.4044 30 Oct 1826 Summons of reduction and improbation at instance of Forbes trustees against Thomas Heugh, son of deceased John Heugh of Gartcows, of writs of lands in Falkirk. A727.4045 24 Nov 1827- Summons at instance of Forbes trustees against children of 27 Dec 1827 deceased , farmer at Whiteness, for payment of rent. Letters of inhibition and arrestment. Execution thereof. (4 items) A727.4046 1827-1828 Summons at instance of Forbes trustees against Robert Harvie [Harvey], carrier in Linlithgow, for non-payment of rent of Fairfields in parish of Muiravonside. Related papers. (3 items) A727.4047 15 Oct 1828-29 Papers in action at instance of Forbes trustees against Nov 1828 James Robertson, sometime tenant of Randieford, for non- payment of rent. 6 is letter to William Forbes WS from James Duncan, Edinburgh. (6 items) A727.4048 31 Mar 1829 Summons of cessio bonorum at instance of John Russell, farmer, Waulkmilton, against his creditors. A727.4049 04 Jun 1829 Summons at instance of Forbes trustees against William Ure in Falkirk for non-payment of rent of part of lands of Carmuirs. A727.4050 23 Dec 1829 Summons at instance of William Forbes of Callendar against William Russell, merchant, Falkirk, for non-payment of rent of farms of Tanfourhill [Tamfourhill] and Greenrig [Greenrigg] in parish of Falkirk. A727.4051 1829-1830 Summons at instance of William Forbes of Callendar against James Hodge, late baker in Falkirk, now at Awalls [Awells], for non-payment of rent of mill of Ladysmiln [Ladys Mill?]. Letters to Forbes from Hodge. Financial note. (4 items) A727.4052 24 Dec 1833 Summons of declarator of irritancy at instance of William Forbes of Callendar against Alexander Boyd, writer, Falkirk, for non-payment of feu duty of property in Falkirk. A727.4053 22 Jan 1834 Decreet of transportation, in favour of moderator of presbytery of Stirling and others against Officers of State and heritors of Dunipace, of church of Dunipace. A727.4054 [Mid 19th Copy interlocutor in causa, The Stentmasters [of Falkirk?] v. Century] 'The Railway Co', concerning ground purchased from Mr Forbes of Callendar. A727.4055 08 Feb 1873- Printed copy of letter of agreement to James Graham, agent 10 Feb 1873 for William Forbes of Callendar, from the solicitor for the North British Railway Company that the N. B. Company will not make a line of railway through Forbes' Stirlingshire property; and of acceptance. A727.4056 17 Jun 1888 Note of titles of Mumrills and Cleugh taken from Callendar safe. Falkirk Archives (Archon Code: GB558)

A727.4057 1901 Petition to Sheriff Court of Stirling by William Forbes of Callendar for authority to feu parts of entailed lands of Callendar.

A574.001 1755-1796 Writs of extinction of incumbrances on Easter Jawcraigs A574.001/01 1755 Heritable bond by GeorgeThomson to Patrick Simpson of Jawcraig and Jan Kincaid, his spouse A574.001/03 1757 Heritable bond of relief, George Thomson to James Burns A574.001/05 1758 Heritable bond, George Thomson to Alexander Barr A574.001/02 1762 Registered discharge and renunciation by Patrick Simpson and his spouse to George Thomson A574.001/06 1762 Discharge and renunciation, Alexander Barr to George Thomson A574.001/07 1762 Heritable bond of corroboration, George Thomson to Hugh Buchan A574.001/10 1762 Bond, Archibald Fish to George Thomson A574.001/14 1762 Receipts, George Thomson, merchant in falkirk to Archibald Fish, portioner in Aytoun A574.001/15 1762 Inhibition, Richard, George and Henry Bartons, Manchester, against George Thomson, merchant in Falkirk, relating to unpaid debt A574.001/16 1762 Inhibition, James Grant, writer in Edinburgh and Richard, George and Henry Bartons, Manchester, against George Thomson, merchant in Falkirk. A574.001/04 1763 Certificate of Mr Burns. Renunciation and discharge to George Thomson A574.001/08 1763 Discharge and renunciation, Hugh Buchan & George Thomson A574.001/11 1763 Discharge by Mungo Haldane to George Thomson A574.001/12 1763 Account, Archibald Fish of Jawcraig to Andrew Halyburton, Writer in Edinburgh A574.001/13 1763 Account, Archibald Fish of Jawcraig to Andrew Halyburton, Writer in Edinburgh A574.001/17 1763 Registered discharge, Messrs Bartons and Grant to George Thomson A574.001/09 1771 Discharge and renunciation, Alexander Barr to Archibald Fish A574.001/18 1771 Inhibitions and arrestment, Alexander Dalgliesh, late tenant in Jawcraigs, against Archibald Fish of Jawcraigs A574.001/21 1796 Discharge and renunciation and disposition and assignation, John Hume WS to James Miller A574.001/22 1796 Receipt, cess for Jawcraig Easter to A Fish A574.001/25 1796 Discharge and renunciation and disposition and assignation, Cecil Renton to James Miller A574.001/27 (1796) Notes respecting incumbrances on Easter Jawcraigs A574.001/26 1797 Renunciation, the Revd John Fleming to James Miller A574.001/24 1790 Discharge and deed of conversion, Cecile Rentone, relict of Archibald Fish of Jawcraig in favour of his daughters, Jean and Helen Fish. A574.001/19 1791 Bond and disposition in security, Mr Thomas Douglass to John Hume esq., WS A574.001/20 1791 Instrument of sasine in favour of John Hume esq., WS, of lands of Easter Jawcraigs A574.001/23 1795 Receipt, Factor of Governor James Bruce, liferent superior of Jawcraig, to Thomas Douglas of Easter Inch

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A574.002 1768-1788 Writs of extinction of incumbrances on Threapridge A574.002/01 1768 Instrument of sasine in favour of Katharine Steell, spouse of John Boyd of annual liferent of the lands of Threapridge, Parish of Slamannan. Witnesses John Steell of dunlybrae and James martine, Tenant in Westfield of the lands of Threapridge A574.002/08 1770 Instrument of sasine in favour of James Boyd in Drumclare of the annual rents on the lands of Threapridge. Witnesses: John Mitchell, weaver in Falkirk and George Denovan, apprentice to John Neilson, Writer in Falkirk A574.002/03 1773 Heritable bond, John Boyd to James Hay A574.002/04 1773 Instrument of sasine in favour of James Hay, farmer in Muirhead of Tippetcraig of annual rent of lands of Threaridge and teinds in payment of heritable bond. (See A574.002/03). Witnesses: James Russell, Wadenter [?] in bean and John Allan, weaver in Threapridge A574.002/07 1776 Heritable bond, John Boyd of Threapridge to James Boyd, Easter Drumclare. Witnesses : John Neilson and George Denovan A754.002/05 1777 Extract decreet of mails and duties,Jjames Hay, farmer, Muirhead of Tippetcraig, against David Wardrope, tenant in Threapridge and John Boyd of Threapridge, for payment of annual rents of lands of Threapridge A574.002/06 1786 Discharge and renunciation, James Hay, farmer, Muirhead of Tippetcraig, to John Boyd of Threapridge A574.002/09 1786 Precepta of clare constat, John Boyd in favour of James Boyd of Drumclare, eldest son of the deceased James Boyd of Drumclare A574.002/10 1786 Instrument of sasine in favour of James Boyd of Drumclare of annual rent on the lands of Threapridge. Witnesses : William Rankine of Loanridge and John Shanks, tenant at Ochiers A574.002/11 1786 Discharge, James Boyd of Drumclare to John Boyd of Threapridge of heritable bond. Witnesses : William rankine of Loanridge and John Campbell, writer in Stirling A574.002/12 1786 Heritable bond, John Boyd to James Allen in liferent and Robert Allan his son in fee. A574.002/13 1786 Instrument of sasine in favour of James Allan, tenant in Garvald in liferent and Robert Allan his son in fee of the annual rent of the lands of Threapridge and teinds. Witnesses : William Dick, Senior Gardener in Falkirk and Alexander Stark, Cooper in Camelon A574.002/02 1788 Renunciation and discharge, Catherine Steel, spouse of John Boyd and John Boyd, to William Forbes Esq of Callendar of her jointure on Threapridge A574.002/14 1788 Instrument of requisition, James Allan, tenant in Garvald against John Boyd A574.002/15 1788 Instrument of sasine in favour of William Forbes Esq of Callendar of the lands of Threapridge and teinds. Witnesses: John Mackay, workmand at Plocock near Falkirk and John Dun, workman at Laurieston

A574.003 1665-1792 Writs of Tippetcraig recording progression of title A574.003/01 1665 Disposition and feu right, William Murray of Dunipace to John Muirhead of portion of lands of Seabeyt called Tippetcraig Falkirk Archives (Archon Code: GB558)

A574.003/02 1665 Disposition, William Murray of Dunipace to John Muirhead A574.003/03 1665 Instrument of sasine in favour of John Muirhead of lands of Tippetcraig A574.003/04 1698 Precept of clare constat granted by William Brown of Seabeyd for infefting of John Muirhead, son and heir of deceased john Muirhead of lands of Tippetcraig A574.003/05 1698 Instrument of sasine in favour of John Muirhead of lands of Tippetcraig A574.003/06 1777 Precept of clare constat granted by the Commissioners of Sir Lawrence Dundas in favour of Ann, Katherine, Margaret and Jean Muirhead, daughters and heirs portioners of John Muirhead A574.003/07 1778 Instrument of sasine in favour of Anne, Katherin, Margaret and Jean Muirhead, of the lands of Tippetcraig A574.003/08 1792 Registered disposition, Ann, Katherine, Margaret and Jean Muirhead, to William Forbes Esq following sale of the lands of Tippetcraig A574.003/09 1792 Instrument of sasine in favour of William Forbes Esq off the lands of Tippetcraig

A037.011 (1831) Dispute over ownership of coal and mineral rights for the lands of Manuelrig relating to dispute over boundaries of lands of Manuelrig. William Forbes v. John Livingston of Parkhall and Tutor. Appellant's case. A037.010 29 Apr 1773 Dispute over inheritance and ownership of lands at Westquarter. Printed copy of appellant's case and respondant's case. Annotated : appeal dismissed. submitted to House of Lords on appeal. A037.013 09 Mar 1886 Petition, William Forbes for authority to uplift and apply consigned money. Relates to claim concerning land taken for burial ground in Denny from Herbertshire Estates and lands taken for railways from Callendar estates. Compensation under the Lands Clauses Consolidation (Scotland) Act, 1845. A037.014 1890 Petition of William Forbes for a Curator Ad Litum to be appointed for his son, Charles William Forbes, heir of entail, in order that entailed land may be feued.

A037.009/02 (1891) Map showing William Forbes's land and the disputed right of way at Blinkbonny A037.009/03 1891 Precognitions as to the alleged Right of Way over the lands of Blinkbonny. Contains evidence from local residents supporting right of way A037.009/04 1891 Queries for Mr James Rankine and his replies thereto re the alleged Right of Way over the lands of Blinkbonny. A037.009/01 20 Aug 1891 Letter James Graham, Glasgow, to William Forbes Esq concerning a dispute over the right of way at Blinkbonny