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TsCOTTISH RECORD SOCIETY. THE lommiseariot IRecorb of S)umfnes. REGISTER OF TESTAMENTS 1 624- 1 800. EDITED BY FRANCIS J. GRANT. W.S., ROTHESAY HERALD AND LYON CLERK. EDINBURGH : PRINTED FOR THE SOCIETY BY JAMES SKINNER & COMPANY. 1902. EDINBURGH : PRINTED BY JAMES SKINNER AND COMPANY. PREFACE. The District comprised within this Commissariot was the County of Dumfries and the following Parishes in the Stewartry of Kirkcudbright, : — viz. Colvend, Kirkbean, Kirkpatrick-Durham, Kirkpatrick-Irongray, Lochrutton, New Abbey, Terregles, and Troqueer. The of Testaments consists of which are Register— twenty-one volumes, as follows : Ia. iv Preface. I. Records — (i.) Bundles of Testaments, 1694 to 1823 (included in the Index). (2.) Minute- Book, 1694 to 1774. (3.) Register of Inventories and Deeds, 1808 to 1829, 4 vols. (4.) Minute-Books of Bonds, Protests, &c., 1650 to 1728, 2 vols. (5-) Register of Probative Writs, 1728 to 1782, i vol. (6.) Register of Deeds, 1675 to 1682, 2 vols. (7.) Act Books, 1656 to 1828, 26 vols. (8.) Dispensations to Commissaries, 1665 to 1720, i vol. (9.) Acts of Cautionry, 1673 to 1781, 7 vols. (10.) Minute-Book of Decreets, 1663 to 1747, 2 vols. (11.) Receipt Book, 1721 to 1757, i vol. II. Warrants— (i.) Testaments, 1694 to 1823. (2.) Edicts, 1704 to 1828. (3.) Bonds of Caution, 1728 to 1830. (4.) Testamentary Deeds, 18 10 to 1823. (5.) Original Deeds, recorded, 1680 to 1733. (6.) Original Deeds, unrecorded, 1658 to 1786. (7.) Protests, 1707 to 1804. (8.) Extract Registered Deeds, 1691 to 1797. (9.) Processes, 1675 to 1823. (10.) Petitions, 1714 to'1829. (11.) Inventories and Appraisements, 1741 to 1830. Wht Commissariot Eworft at ^nmkm. REGISTER OF TESTAMENTS, 1624-1800. 4'»'» Adamson, James, in Little Daltone, and Marie Cavart, spouses 25 May 1683 „ James, corporal in Major-General Graham's Troop of Horse. See M'Guffock, Elizabeth. „ John, in Rigsyde, par. of Dumfries 24 Apr. 1638 „ John, son to umquhile John Adamson, merchant, burgess of Dumfries 25 July 1657 „ Margaret, spouse to Robert Fleck, cooper 19 July 1679 „ Margaret, spouse to Robert Wright, carrier, .burgess in Dumfries 16 Aug. 1681 „ Thomas, in Netherfield of the Maynes of Carlaverock 2 Feb. 1659 „ WiUiam, in Lanrickland 13 Mar. 1795 „ William, merchant in Moffat. See Glendoning, Margaret. Affleck, Alexander, mason, and late Deacon Convener of the Trades of Dumfries 14 Mar. 1777 „ Elizabeth, one of the lawful daughters of Samuel Affleck, mason in Dumfries, and Agnes Lithgow, spouses 28 Feb. 1783 „ Mr. James, minister, sometime in Middleburgh, in the province of Zealand, thereafter in Aldersgate Street, London, and last of the burgh of Dumfries 25 Apr. 1800 „ John, dyer in Dalbeattie 26 Oct. 1748 „ John, in Midtoune. See M'Cartney, Mary. „ Margaret, reHct of Robert Calland, in Kerstage 28 Feb. 1753 „ William, late Deacon of the Squaremen in Dumfries 11 Apr. 1746 Affrood, James, in Blackshaw. See Wright, Jean. Aglionby, Mrs. Sarah, relict of Richard Lowthian, of Staffold 22 Apr. 1799 Aikman, Mr. William, minister at Ruthwell 14 July 1731 „ WilHam, lawful son to umquhile Mr. WiUiam Aikmond, late minister at Ruthwell 19 Oct. 1720 Ainsly, Anna, relict of William Elliot, of Arkleton 17 Jan. 1733 Aird, William, tenant in Kelloside 17 Feb. 1789 Airnes, Bessie, spouse to Thomas Telfer, in Glenscouband 8 Apr. 1657 Aitchison, Andrew, in Blaketlies 23 May 1684 „ Christopher, in Haldikes 22 July 1779 „ Edward, in Clerkhill 14 Aug. 1679 „ Elizabeth, widow of John Little, late merchant in Langholm 6 May 1784 „ Herbert, in Polmadie, par. of Moffat 14 Aug. 1638 „ James. See Martin, Janet. „ John, in Bosbeg 31 July 1661 „ John, in Moffat. See Davidson, Katherine. A 2 Commissariot of Dumfries. [1624- 1800. Aitchison, John, in Corrysholme. See Holiday, Grissell. 16 „ Robert, in Deuslees Sept. 1730 1681 „ William, in Comertrees 9 June Aitken, Adam, residing at Dumfries 13 June 1799 „ Agnes, spouse to Edward Walker, sometime in Nether Gribtoune 23 July 1684 „ Andrew, burgess of Dumfries 18 Apr. 1643 „ Bessie, spouse to Robert Robson, in Dinkow 2 Feb. 1659 „ Hugh, of Tarscrachen, and Mary Tod, his spouse 4 June 1748, 15 Mar. 1749, and 21 Nov. 1750 „ Hugh, carter in Bridgend of Dumfries 23 July 1782 „ James, in Auchinloshe 11 Nov. 1657 „ James, in Auchindoch 21 Apr. 1658 „ Janet, spouse to Robert Coastine, in Burvane 13 Dec. 1676 „ John, in Dincow 21 Oct. 1656 „ John, in Breakinsyde 15 July 1657 in Barscreach Feb. ,, John, 9 1659 „ John, in Meikle Cloak 13 Aug. 1673 of 12 „ John, merchant, burgess Dumfries . July 1679 „ John, in Jackligg of Suithewick 6 Dec. 1683 See also Pagan, Margaret. „ John, in Thurston, sometime miner in Hopetoun, under Mr. George Lothian there 13 Mar. 1728 „ John, in Tarscrechan, par. of Urr 7 May 1745 ^.nd 12 Feb. 1746 „ John, sheriff-substitute of Dumfries, and factor or cham- berlain for the burgh of Dumfries 7 Oct. and 30 Nov. 1796 „ John, miller in Cloudane. See Kaillie, Janet. „ Joseph, smith at Cargen bridge croft 27 Feb. 1795 „ Mary, spouse to John Wilson, in Clonyeard 29 Dec. 1762 „ Mr. Robert, minister at Morton 3 Dec. 1789 and 30 Mar. 1790 „ Roger, in Woodhouse, par. of Colvend 27 Apr. 1642 „ Roger, in Ryes, par. of Southwick 24 Dec. 1685, 9 Feb. and 18 Mar. 1686 „ Roger, younger, of Auchinhay 28 July 1686 „ Thomas, cordiner in Dumfries. See Edgar, Isobel, and M'Neish, Helen. „ William, in Nether Dalpadder 13 Aug. 1747 „ William, miller in Dalbeattie 23 May 1768 Aitoune, Janet, spouse to John Lewars 2 Dec. 1656 Alexander, Elizabeth, spouse to Thomas Veitch, barber and periwig maker in Dumfries 24 June 1730 „ John, in Rigsyde of Reidkirk 6 Apr. 1659 „ Mr. John, sometime minister at Hoddam 12 Feb. 1687 „ Katherine, and W^illiam Martin, merchant traveller in England, her spouse 27 Apr. 1682 „ Robert, in Guffockland, par. of Kirkconnell 26 July 1638 Alise, Edward 27 Feb. 1657 Alison, Anne, widow of Gilbert Richardson, late in Brow 11 Aug. 1778 „ Bessie, in Little Datoune 27 Apr. 1659 „ John, in Little Dalton 11 Mar. 1657 „ John, of Glencorse 7 May and 23 July 1686 „ Robert, weaver in Dumfries 13 Mar. 1745 „ Mr. William, late minister at Dornock 23 May 1684 and 4 Aug. 1685 Allan, Archibald, merchant in Annan 21 Mar. 1743, 19 Jan. 1744, and i Aug. 1748 „ Janet, residenter in Dumfries, sometime spouse to the now deceased William Fergusson, late merchant in Dumfries 8 July 1799 „ Mr. John, minister at Kirkmichael 31 July 1759 and 11 Oct. 1760 „ John, in Craigbill. See Dixon, Katherine. „ Patrick, in Over Auchenhad. See Wood, Agnes. „ Mr. Thomas, sometime minister at Wauchop 30 Nov. 1685 1 624-1800.] Comniissariot of Dumfries. Amuligane. See Milligan. Anderson, Agnes, spouse to John Jourrell, indweller in . 6 Apr. „ Andrew, in Dallskairthe „ Archibald, in Outbyre „ Bessie, spouse to James Laidlay, in Burrencleuche „ George, in Aberlosk „ George, wright in Dumfries. See Mitchell, Mary. „ Homer, at Milnhill of Edingham, par. of Urr „ Hugh, in Carruchen „ Isobel, relict of James Grahame, in Bernestone „ James, in Drumganes See also Wright, Janet. „ James, in Dalbeattie „ James, in Bar of Tinwald „ James, at Lochrutton-gate „ James, senior, merchant in Dumfries „ James, junior, merchant in Dumfries „ Janet, spouse to Thomas Kirkpatrick, par. of Dumfries „ John, in Burncleuche „ John, in Craigcroft „ John, in Terregles „ John, in Shalloche „ John, writer, and late Provost of Annan „ John, in Woodfoot of Dalscairth, par. of Troqueer „ John, in Cauld Cockpuill. See Dickson, Katherine. „ John, in Burrans. See Ewart, Marion. „ John, in Margreg. See Whitehead, Janet. „ Mary, in Hysliebank. See Gillespie, David. „ Michaell, of Killcrest „ Michell, of Killcroft. See Ewart, Marion. „ Patrick, in Filend „ Robert, elder, in Prestoune „ Robert, in Collieston „ Robert, in Dyke. See Black, Agnes. „ Robert, in Marglowie. See Smith, Mary „ Rodger, burgess of Dumfries „ William, elder, in Shalloch Andrew, George, groom at Drumlanrig Appleby, James, merchant in Dumfries Archibald, Mr. Charles, minister at Kirkbean „ Joseph, in Stepknow of Meikle Culloch „ Marjorie, spouse to James Calline, of Brockloche Archibauldson, Janet, spouse of Gavin Walker, in Daltoun Armstrong, Adam, in Tarrona „ Adam, in Alvie rig „ Agnes, spouse to Walter Bell, in Wintropheid „ Alexander, late in Hallgreen, thereafter Com77tissariot of Dumfries. [1624-1800- Armstrong, James, in Chapellknowe T. 1768 „ Janet, spouse to William Beattie 10 June 1673 „ Janet, spouse to William Little, in Burnefoot of Eskdale 18 July 1684 „ Jean, in Kilburnie, spouse to William Armstrong 10 Dec. 1686 „ Jean, in Gratney Green 21 Feb. 1738 „ John, of Sorbie 3 May 1687 „ John, in Neishill 20 Dec. 1692 „ John, in Harlawhill 8 June 1742 „ John, in Harlawhill T. 1772 „ John, in Carnwath, par. of Hutton 8 July 1775 „ Margaret, in Mosspebles 5 Aug. 1657 „ Ninian, in Wra. See Elliot, Grissell. „ Robert, in Howhouse 6 Sept. 1682 „ Robert, wright in Langholm 21 Nov. 1744 „ Simon, in Tarrekfoot. See Elliott, Marion. „ Thomas, in Bethhill 16 July 1656 „ Thomas, in Bograe 14 Aug. 1679 „ Thomas, in Broomknow 5 Sept. 1682 „ Thomas, of Nether Craig 6 July 1688 „ Thomas, in Billholm 20 Feb. 1752 „ Walter, in Crossdikes 2 July 1774 „ William, in Hillsyde 18 July 1679 „ William, son to Michaell A., in Outerwoodhead 14 Aug. 1679 „ William, in Howdale 13 Apr. 1736 „ William, innkeeper in Langholm 29 June 1749 „ William, in Ecclefechan 25 Aug. 1749 „ William, in Kilburnie. See Armstrong, Jean. Arthour, Harbert, couper, burgess of Dumfries 18 Aug. 1625 Austine, Agnes. See Kirkpatrick, William, in Deanstoun. „ Helen, spouse to Michaell Hendrie 13 Apr. 1659 Baillie, Janet, spouse to James Munsie, in Auchinleck 18 Apr. 1657 „ Robert, merchant, burgess of Dumfries 30 Nov. 1685 „ Robert, officer of Excise in Dumfries 6 Sept. 1764 „ William, chirurgeon apothecary in Moffat 26 Jan. 1725 Bairdine, Thomas 24 Mar. 1657 Barbour, Esther, spouse to John M'Caull, in Nether Dalpedden par. of Kirkbryde 26 July 1638 „ James, in Drumcrool, par.