7^ SCOTTISH RECORD SOCIETY . THE Commtssariot IRecorfc of Rvgyle. REGISTER OF TESTAMENTS, 1 674- 1 800. EDITED BY FRANCIS J. GRANT, W.S., ROTHESAY HERALD AND LYON CLERK. 35 fe£ EDINBURGH: PRINTED FOR THE SOCIETY BY JAMES SKINNER & COMPANY. 1902. EDINBURGH : PRINTED BY JAMES SKINNER AND COMPANY. PREFACE. The Commissariot of Argyle includes those Parishes which are situated on the Mainland of that County (the Island ones forming part of that of the Isles), and the parishes of Glenelg, Kilmallie and Kilmonivaig, in Inverness- shire. The Register of Testaments in the Lord Clerk-Register's department is comprised in the following volumes : — i. 18th November 1674 to 5th April 1678. 2. 5th August 1684 to 30th August 1686. 3. 1st September 1686 to 7th May 1695. 4. 1 2th July 1693 to 29th July 1693. 5. 28th July 1705 to November 1710. 6. 6th June 1707 to 10th March 17 10. 7. 3rd March 171 1 to 5th November 17 16. 8. 2nd March 171 1 to 1 6th January 1734. 9. 25th July 1731 to November 1750. 10. July 175 1 to 1759. 11. 28th January 1734 to 15th March 1779. 12. 15th March 1779 to 14th April 1801. 13. 12th June 1801 to 22nd August 1812. 14. 12th September 1812 to 27th July 1819. In addition to this Register there is a Register of Inventories from 1693 to 181 5, in eleven volumes. ^ht Cffmmissartoi fUtoro of ^rojik REGISTER OF TESTAMENTS, 1674-1800. Adam, Donald, in Andgatrymore, in the par. of Inverchellan 6 May 1675 Aikenhead, Thomas, of Jaw, par. of Southend 20 Mar. 1732 Alexander, Edward, late wright or joiner in Campbeltown n Mar. 1789 Allan, Mr. Dugald, minister of Inverchoalan 8 July 1776 Anderson, Elspeth, in Ballacholes, par. of Kilmaluag, spouse of John Drummond 30 Oct. 1686 „ Gilbert, in Killinan, par. of Dunoon 30 Apr. 17 12 „ John, vintner in Campbeltown 20 Sept. 1791 „ Marion, relict of Thomas Templeton, tailor in Campbeltown 18 Sept. 1787 Argyle, Archibald, Earl of, and Archibald, Duke of Argyle, his son 9 Dec. 1713 „ Elizabeth, Duchess Dowager of 27 Dec. 1735 and 27 Oct. 1737 Armour, John, late cooper in Campbeltown 8 Apr. 1790 and 20 Jan. 1792 Ballantyne, Daniel, merchant at Campbeltown 10 July 1792 „ Duncan, late merchant in Campbeltown 26 May 1790 Barr, Hew, in Gartloskin. See Muir, Margaret. „ Jean, spouse to James Leitch, in Ardnadan, in Dunoon 21 June 1676 Beatoun, Christian, in Barguill, par. of Kilmichell 11 Nov. 1685 „ Margaret, in Sondochan. Set M'Phedrin, Archibald. Beith, Adam. See N'llchuir, Catherine, in Muasdill. Bell, Malcolm, merchant in Inverary 25 Jan. 1777 Bhaine, John, in Inerghlein. See N'Phun, Mary. Bilstoun, John, in Guistill, in Caradell, par. of Sadell 6 Mar. 1676 Black, Agnes, in Ardkinglas, par. of Lochgoil, spouse to John M'Dugald 18 Oct. 1687 „ Angus, in Moymoir, par. of Kilmodan. See N'Alester, Elspeth, and N'Neill, Anna. „ Angus, in Bellachinduean. See N'llcheran, Margaret. „ Archibald, in Clenletter. See Broun, Janet. „ Archibald, in Auchinbreck. See M'Loy, Margaret. „ Catherine, spouse to Neill M'Neill, in Stronarderan, par. of Kilmodan 7 May 1675 „ Christian, spouse to Malcolm M'Inlich, in Ardcastell, par. ofGlasry 29 Nov. 1675 „ Christian, in Terlagan, par. of Kilmaluag, in Lismoir 29 Oct. 1686 Donald, in Drum, par. of Glasry 22 Aug. 1677 „ Donald. in Glenan, par. of Kilfinan 6 Aug. 1677 „ Donald, in Strontian, par. of Kilmoydan 13 May 1686 „ Donald, in Mejmore, par. of Kilmodan 12 May 1686 „ Donald, in Balochindrean, par. of Kilmoydan 14 May 1686 Donald, in Tenecreigh. See N'Lugas, Christian. A 2 Commissariot of Argyle. [1674- 1800. Black, Donald, in Auchintangin. See N 'Marcus, Mary. „ Effie, spouse to William Morrison, in Reunstoun 4 Nov. 1695 „ Effie, in Dunans, par. of Kilmodan, spouse to Duncan M'llmun 23 Dec. 1 72 1 „ Effrick, spouse to Archibald M'Vaatar, in Fernaiking, par. of Kilmodan 6 May 1675 „ Gilbert, in Kildalvan, par. of Kilmodan 10 May 1675 „ John, in Stralaig, par. of Kilfinan 14 May 1675 „ John, in Monindrain, par. of Kilmichell in Glasrie 12 Feb. 1678 „ John, in Dunamultoch, par. of Kilcallmonell 21 Aug. 1684 „ John, in Meldalach, par. of Kilfinan 28 May 1686 „ John, in Kilmernock, par. of Inverchelan 28 Nov. 1734 See M'llvichell, Mary. „ John, in Coustoun. See Mathie, Katherine. „ Margaret, in Skipnish, par. of Kilcalmonell, spouse to Neill M'Kygo 21 June 1687 „ Mary, spouse to Gilbert M'Gouen, in Straelauchlen 13 May 1686 „ Mary, in Forlin. See M'Kenzie, Giluive. Blair, Duncan, in Lyanich. See N'Grigour, Elizabeth. „ Duncan, in Blary. See N'Kinlay, Margaret. „ John, in Dunans, par. of Kilmoydan 11 Oct. 1687 „ Malcolm, in Blary, par. of Killean 9 Jan. 1685 „ Tavish, in Lettermenach, par. of Stralauchlan 1 Aug. 1676 Bouman, John, in Faskichlachan, par. of Kilmodan 8 Dec. 1676 „ John, in Lepkinkiman. See Yuill, Margaret. Boyd, John, of Portross 21 Feb. 1794 „ Mary, in Portindrewsie. See M'Onlea, Donald. Boyle, Mary, spouse to John M'Killop, in Ordmadill, par. of Inverchellan 6 May 1675 Braick, Robert, in Rigg, in Lephinmoir. See Wilson, Isobel. Brolochan, Duncan, sometime merchant in Campbelltown 3 Oct. 1778, 12 May 1779, and 17 Apr. 1786 Brown or Broun, Alisoun, spouse to John M'Kinlas, in Knocka- milly, par. of Dunoon 29 Apr. 1675 „ Archibald, in Gartan Loisk, par. of Inverchellan 6 May 1675 „ Archibald, late bailie of Inverary 27 Aug. 1740 „ Archibald, maltster in Inverary. See Sym, Janet. „ David, residenter in Fortwilliam 15 Feb. 1771 „ Donald, in Trairstane, par. of Innerchellan 2 May 1695 „ Donald, in Jelighrachun. See M 'Caiman, Ann. „ Janet, spouse to Archibald Black, in Clenletter, par. of Dunoon 4 Nov. 1695 „ John, in Carstoun, par. of Dunoon. See N'Pherson, Isobel. „ Mary, Effie Black and Katherine Smith, spouses to William Morrison, in Reunstoun, par. of Dunoon 4 Nov. 1695 „ Patrick, late catechist in the united par. of Ardchattan and Muckairn 13 Jan. 1750 „ William, late maltman in Inverary 1 Aug. 1760 Buchanan, Effie, spouse to Angus M'Coll, in Kenmuir, par. of Kilmelphort 27 Jan. 1686 „ James, merchant in Tarbert, par. of South Knapdale 22 Sept. 1744 and 19 May 1745 „ Janet, in Lergibeg, par. of Kilfinan 25 Feb. 1687 „ John, of Galtestown, late surveyor of the Customs at Campbeltown 22 June 1750 Burn, Elspeth, spouse to Duncan M'Viccar, par. of Knapdaill 22 Feb. 1678 Cameron, Alexander, in Clusfernach, par. of Islanmun 29 Dec. 1687 „ Alexander, tacksman of Achnaharry, par. of Kilmalie 22 July 1762 „ Alexander, in Auchinagone. See Cameron, Aver. „ Allan, M'Ewin V'Ean duy, alias, in Gorton Zeorne, par. of Oilanfinan 23 Sept. 1686 See Cameron, Anna. 674-1800.] Commissariot of Argyle. 3 Cameron, Allan, of Glendeashery, par. of Kilcolmkill 25 Jan. 1732 „ Allan, in Laga, in Ardnamurchan 28 Mar. 1760 „ Allan, in Ardinstang, in Sunart. See Cameron, Isobel. „ Allan, in Auchintoirbeg. See Cameron, Katherine. „ Angus, in Fernado or Ternado, par. of Kilcolmkill, in Morven 6 Sept. 1686 „ Angus, in Blarchoran, par. of Islannum 12 Dec. 1687 „ Angus, in Auchintarmoir. See Cameron, Mary. „ Anna, spouse to Donald Cameron, in Camisnogow, in Ard- namurchan, par. of Killchoan 4 Sept. 1686 „ Anna, relict of Donald Cameron, in Lagan, par. of Killchoan 21 Sept. 1686 „ Anna, relict of umquhile Allan M'Evvin, alias Cameron, in Gorton Zeorne, par. of Oilanfinan 23 Sept. 1686 „ Anna, spouse to John du M'Lauchlan, in Blarinaclerich, par. of Kilmaley 28 Dec. 1686 „ Anna, spouse to John Cameron, in Blarnedrenzie, par. of Kilmaley 29 Dec. 1686 „ Anna, spouse to Ewin More Cameron, in Auchinlea, in Shunart, par. of Oilanfinan 30 Dec. 1687 „ Anna, lawful daughter of Donald Cameron, in Cleanleat, and the deceased Mary M'Eachern, par. of Kil- colmkill 5 June 1713 „ Anne, spouse to Martin Cameron, in Stronaba, in Loch- aber, par. of Kilmanivaig 1 Aug. 17 12 „ Aver, spouse to Alexander Cameron, in Auchinagone, par. of Kilmaley 1 29 Dec. 1686 „ Catherine, spouse to Duncan Cameron, in Ardtorinich, par. of Kilcolmkill, in Morven 1 Sept. 1686 „ Catherine, spouse to Donald Cameron, in Ballacholis, par. of Kilmaley 3 Dec. 1686 „ Donald and Marjory Cameron, in Drumnadarroch, par. of Alanfinan 4 Sept. 1686 „ Donald, of Culchenan, par. of Ilamun 14 Dec. 1686 „ Donald, in Glennavis, par. of Kilmaley 29 Dec. 1686 „ Donald, in Ternado, par. of Kilcolmkill, in Morven 25 Nov. 1687 „ Donald, of Glendesharie, par. of Kilmaley 29 Nov. 1687 „ Donald, in Auchintarbeg, in par. of Kilmaley 16 Dec. 1687 „ Donald, in Firlundie, par. of Kilmanavaig 17 Dec. 1687 „ Donald, eldest lawful son to umquhile John Cameron, of Kenlochliven, par. of Appin, and Isobel Campbell, his spouse 26 Feb. 1730 „ Major Donald, of General Murray's Regiment, second lawful son to Sir Ewen Cameron, of Lochiel, par. of Kilmalie 24 Dec. 1748 „ Donald, late merchant in Maryburgh 23 Dec. 1774 in in „ Donald, Laga, Ardnamurchan 5 July 1750 „ Donald, in Camisnogow, in Ardnamurchan. See Cameron, Anna. „ Donald, in Lagan. See Cameron, Anna. „ Donald, in Ballacholis. See Cameron, Catherine. „ Donald, in Callop. See Cameron, Janet. „ Donald, in Callop. See Cameron, Mary. „ Donald, in Drumerban. See Cameron, Mary. „ Dugald, in Barr, par. of Kilmaley 6 Jan. 1687 „ Dugald, son to Eun Cameron, in Invriskwilline, par. of Kilmally 2 May 1713 „ Dugald, clerk in Nether Lorn, par. of Kilbrandan 16 May 1760 „ Duncan, in Craigvaichan, par. of Kilmallie 22 May 1750 „ Duncan, in Ardtorinich. See Cameron, Catherine. „ Duncan, in Auhstoune. See M'Ean, Katherine. „ EfFrick, in Barr, par. of Kilmaley, spouse of Lachlan Cameron 24 Jan. 1687 4 Commissariot of Argyle. [1674- 1800. Cameron, Eun, late bailie of Morven, par. of Kilcolmkill 1 1 July 1738 and 21 May 1739 „ Eun, wadsetter of Glenmore. See Campbell, Mary. „ Ewin, in Glenbadcll.