Guthrie Mentions in the
Register of the Great Seal of Scotland

Registrum Magni Sigilli Regum Scotorum (RMS)

Volume 6 (1593-1608)

Overview

References include more explicit land dealings and offices. Guthries (variants) appear in Forfarshire transactions, with some Edinburgh or broader ties. Witnesses and resignations highlight family networks.

Key Categories:

• Cadet Lines & Landholdings: Kincaldrum and barony-adjacent holdings; possible new cadet mentions.
• Marriage Alliances: Kin connections via charters involving Lindsay/Ogilvy circles.
• Civic/Clerical/Professional Roles: Notaries or procurators; jury/assize service.
• Notable Events: Confirmations during Mary’s reign affecting Angus estates.

Genealogical Value: Good for tracking inheritance and alliances in a turbulent period.

Rule over Scotland between 1593 and 1608

King James VI reigned over Scotland.

During this period, his reign encompassed two major historical milestones:

• 1603 (Union of the Crowns): Following the death of Queen Elizabeth I, King James VI of Scotland also ascended to the English throne as King James I. While he successfully united the two crowns under one monarch, Scotland and England remained independent, sovereign countries.
• 1608: He was actively pushing for a closer political and governmental union between the two kingdoms, a goal that ultimately culminated in the Act of Union a century later.

Chronological Summary of Major Charters
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Charter Details in Chronological Order
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Charter 59. Notable Entry / Supporting Role

Charter 59, 5 February [1593-94], Stirling
(RMS – Volume 6, Image 28, Page 20)

The King, with consent etc., granted in feu-farm to FERQUHARDO MUNRO, portioner of Lytill Kyndyce, and KATHERINE M’CULLOCH his spouse, the lands of Myd-Aldy, with the mill, mill-lands, multures, and sequels, within the liberty of the burgh of Tayne, sheriffdom of Inverness; together with a small croft called Croftgorthie [Gorthie-croft] on the north-western part of the said lands adjacent, and a piece of land on the eastern part of the town of Tayne (between the lands of the town of Scurdie on the east, the royal road on the west, commonly called Royfaid or vulgarly Preistisland, and the water of Aldy on the south); which formerly were part of the temporal lands of the Bishopric of Ross.

To be held by the said Ferquhar and Katherine and the longer liver of them in conjunct infeodation, and to their heirs lawfully procreated between them; whom failing, to the legitimate and nearest heirs and assignees of the said Ferquhar whatsoever.

Rendering annually for Myd-Aldy two and a half pounds of wax (or for each pound 9 shillings), and 6 pence of augmentation; for Gorthie-croft 40 pence and 4 pence of augmentation; and for the said piece of land 40 pence and 4 pence of augmentation; together with duplicating the said feu-farm on the entry of heirs and assignees: as in other charters, etc.

Significance/Role within the Document: Gorthie/Gorthie-croft (a variant spelling of a Guthrie-associated place name) appears as a small croft/land portion included in a feu-farm grant of Myd-Aldy and adjacent properties in the burgh of Tayne, Inverness-shire area. It is referenced as part of former temporal lands of the Bishopric of Ross. No living Guthrie individual is named; this is a place-name mention in a non-Guthrie primary transaction.

Guthrie Research / Genealogical Value / Notes:

• Supporting geographic reference: “Croftgorthie” / “Gorthie-croft” reinforces historic place-name associations with Guthrie (common in Forfarshire/Angus but appearing here in northern contexts like Ross/Inverness). Useful for mapping landholdings or migrations.
• Feu-farm: A form of heritable tenure where the holder pays a fixed annual feu-duty (here including wax, money, and augmentations) to the superior (ultimately the Crown).
• Conjunct infeodation: Joint ownership/infeftment for spouses with survivorship rights.
• Duplicating the feu-farm: Payment of double the annual duty upon entry of heirs (standard casualty).
• Low-to-moderate genealogical value for direct family links but helpful for place-name studies and confirming variant spellings (Gorthie/Gothray family). Cross-reference with Forfarshire Guthrie lands (e.g., Hiltoun, Kincaldrum) and later volumes for continuity. Potential tie to northern branches or ecclesiastical temporalities.

Charter 111. Major Entry / High Value

Charter 111, 14 June [1594], Holyroodhouse
(RMS – Volume 6, Images 49-50, Pages 41-42)

The King confirmed a letter made by the free craftsmen of the tailors’ craft of Edinburgh, in the following form: [At Edinburgh, 11 November 1584, in presence of … Jas. Earl of Arran, Lord Aven and Hamilton etc., chancellor… and provost of the said burgh, various bailies, deacons, and craftsmen including Alex. Clerk of Balbirny, William Lytill, Alex. Uddart, … listing many named individuals as deacons and craftsmen of the said burgh].

…it pertained to Alex. Osteane dekin of the tailors of the said burgh… [full details of the craft’s decree and authority on their affairs].

Significance/Role within the Document: Mr Alex. Guthrie, common clerk of the burgh of Edinburgh, is explicitly named as the notary/extractor who recorded and extracted the burgh council document concerning the tailors’ craft regulations. This is a direct professional mention in an official burgh record confirmed under the Great Seal.

Guthrie Research / Genealogical Value / Notes:

• High professional reference: Mr Alex. Guthrie, Common Clerk of Edinburgh, serves as the official recorder/notary for important burgh craft affairs. This is a significant civic/legal role in the capital, indicating prominence and literacy/scribal expertise in the late 16th century.
• Strong value for tracing educated/professional Guthries in Edinburgh (complements later Clerk of Edinburgh mentions in other volumes). Excellent for blog posts on Guthrie occupations beyond landed gentry.
• Common Clerk: Official burgh administrator responsible for records, extracts, and council business (similar to town clerk).
• Ties into broader patterns of Guthries in notary/Writers to the Signet roles across RMS volumes. Potential family connections to Angus lines via migration or service.

Charter 165. Notable Entry / Supporting Role

Charter 165, 30 September 1594, Holyroodhouse
(RMS – Volume 6, Image 64, Page 56)

The King confirmed to Petro Hay (of Leyis), son and heir of the late John H. of L., a charter of Thome Wyntoun of Strodichmyrtyne and Issobelle Hay his spouse, [by which, for fulfilling a marriage contract, they sold to Joanni Hay of Leyis and his heirs the annual rent of 36 pounds from their demesne lands commonly called the Manis of Stradichmartyne, in the barony of S., regality of Rescobie, sheriffdom of Forfar].

To be held until redemption… Rendering to the said Thome one silver penny in name of blench farm… with precept of sasine. Witnesses: Jo. Ogilvie of Petpynt, Hen. Guthrie son of the lord of Kynganie, Walt. Hay, Georgio Mudie burgesses of Dundee, Pat. Kynnairde in Inchemichell, And. Wyntoun brother of the said Thome Wyntoun: At Dundee, 23 June 1584.

Significance/Role within the Document: Hen. Guthrie (Henry Guthrie), son of the lord of Kynganie (Kingany), appears as a witness to the original charter of sale of annual rent from the Manis of Stradichmartyne in the regality of Rescobie, Forfarshire. He is listed among local notables/burgesses in this Angus transaction.

Guthrie Research / Genealogical Value / Notes:

• Witness / Kin reference: Hen. Guthrie, explicitly “filius domini de Kynganie” (son of the lord of Kingany/Kynganie). Strengthens evidence for the Kingany/Kyngenie branch in Forfarshire and provides a clear patronymic/familial identifier.
• Blench farm: Nominal tenure (here one silver penny) acknowledging superiority without substantial rent.
• Regality of Rescobie: Special jurisdictional area in Angus, frequently linked to Guthrie holdings in other RMS volumes.
• Moderate-to-high value: Direct tie to a known cadet line (Kingany) active in Angus land affairs. Excellent for genealogy charts and cross-referencing with earlier/later Kingany mentions.

Charter 203. Notable Entry / Supporting Role

Charter 203, 14 January 1594-95, Holyroodhouse
(RMS – Volume 6, Images 76-77, Pages 68-69)

The King confirmed a charter of Joannis Langlandis portioner of Lytill Buttergask, and Patricii L. his eldest son, [by which they sold to Patricio Langlandis son and apparent heir of the said Patrick senior… various quarters of lands including Collace, Lytill Buttergask, Brydingstoun, etc. in Perth and Forfar sheriffdoms… with reservations of liferent to the said Jo. L. and Jonete Scott his spouse, and to Helene Hay spouse of the said Pat. senior].

To be held of the King… with precept of sasine. Witnesses: Petro Hay of Leyis, M. Henrico Guthrie minister of Collace, Rob. Gray son of the late Jacob G. sometime of Mekil Buttergask: At Collace, 9 December 1594.

Significance/Role within the Document: M. Henrico Guthrie (Master Henry Guthrie), minister of Collace (Eassie/Collace area), is named as a witness to the land sale charter involving Langlandis family portions in Perth/Forfar. He appears in a clerical capacity among local witnesses.

Guthrie Research / Genealogical Value / Notes:

• Clerical witness: M. Henrico Guthrie, minister of Collace, adds to the record of Guthrie clergy in the Angus/Forfarshire region (Collace near Eassie, tied to historic Guthrie lands). Suggests educated/ordained members of the family in parish roles around 1594.
• Liferent: Lifetime right to the fruits/profits of the land (reserved for spouses here).
• Moderate value: Strengthens ecclesiastical branch and local ties in the Collace/Eassie area (cross-reference with Hiltoun/Eassie research and other volumes). Good for “Guthrie Clergy” or “Angus Ministers” blog sections.

Charter 392. Notable Entry / Supporting Role

Charter 392, 30 December [1595], Holyroodhouse
(RMS – Volume 6, Image 139, Page 131)

The King confirmed to Katherine Balfour, relict of David Mauld, for her lifetime, and to David Mauld son and heir of the said David, and his heirs and assignees, a charter of Thome Mauld of Panmure, [by which he sold to the late David Mauld and the said Kath. Balfour his spouse the lands of Auchtryne in the barony of Panmure, sheriffdom of Forfar; reserving liferent of half the said lands to Jonete Carnegy, mother of the said late David].

To be held by the said David and Kath. and the longer liver of them, and to their heirs procreated between them… Rendering one silver penny in name of blench farm… with precept of sasine. Witnesses: M. Jacobo Balfour decano Glasguen., Niniano Guthrie de Kyngany, Jo. Carnegy de Peblis, Davide Balfour, D. Wil. Pettillok notary: At Panmure, 12 May 1562.

Significance/Role within the Document: Niniano Guthrie de Kyngany (Ninian Guthrie of Kingany) is named as a witness to the original charter of sale of lands of Auchtryne in the barony of Panmure, Forfarshire. He appears among local gentry/notables in this Angus transaction.

Guthrie Research / Genealogical Value / Notes:

• Witness / Landed reference: Niniano Guthrie de Kyngany (Ninian Guthrie of Kingany) reinforces the prominence of the Kingany/Kynganie cadet line in Forfarshire/Angus society around 1562 (confirmed 1595). Consistent with other Kynganie mentions (e.g., Charter 165).
• Blench farm: Nominal annual render (one silver penny) acknowledging the superior’s rights.
• Moderate-to-high value: Solid evidence for the Kingany branch’s local standing and networks (witnessing with Balfours, Carnegies). Excellent for lineage charts and ties to Panmure/Forfar lands. Cross-reference with Henry Guthrie (son of lord of Kynganie) in Charter 165.

Charter 394. Major Entry / High Value

Charter 394, 31 December 1595, Holyroodhouse
(RMS – Volume 6, Image 140, Page 132)

The King, with consent etc., for the good service of his councillor M. David Carnegy of Colluthie, granted anew to Alexandro Carnegy younger, lawful son of the said David, and his male heirs of his body lawfully procreated; whom failing, his legitimate and nearer male heirs whatsoever bearing the surname and arms of Carnegy, the western half of the lands and town of Balnabrech with fortalice, the whole mill, mill-lands, multures and sequels (as the said half is divided from the eastern half belonging to Jac. Guthrie), in the lordship of Brechin, sheriffdom of Forfar; which the said David personally resigned in favour of the said Alex.

Reserving liferent to Joanni Carnegy of the same. To be held in feu-farm… Rendering annually 14 merks; and forinsec service to the king when required… and in time of war furnishing three footmen with lances called pick and halberds halcraikis with other services… Witnesses as in other charters, etc.

Significance/Role within the Document:

Jac. Guthrie (James Guthrie) is directly referenced as the proprietor/owner of the eastern half of Balnabrech, used as the boundary for dividing the western half granted to Alexander Carnegy. This is a clear landed reference in a Forfarshire (Brechin lordship) transaction.

Guthrie Research / Genealogical Value / Notes:

• Landed boundary reference: Jac. Guthrie holds the eastern half of Balnabrech (with fortalice/mill context). Strong evidence for a Guthrie presence/ownership in the lordship of Brechin area in the 1590s.
• Feu-farm: Heritable tenure with specified duties (money + military/service obligations in wartime).
• Forinsec service: External service owed to the superior (here the king).
• High value: Direct confirmation of Guthrie landholding in a key Angus lordship. Ties into broader Balnabrech/Kingany or related cadet patterns from other volumes. Excellent for maps, “Guthrie Lands” posts, and DNA project context.

Charter 479. Major Entry / High Value

Charter 479, 4 November 1596, Edinburgh
(RMS – Volume 6, Images 170-171, Pages 162-163)

The King granted to Stephano Patoun son of John P. in Ferrochie and his heirs and assignees an annual rent of 148 pounds 10 shillings from the lands of Innernytie, lands and mill of Kinclewin with mill-lands, and the wood called Clunywoode, sheriffdom of Perth; which lands etc. formerly belonged to John Crichtoun then of Innernytie… [detailed history of prior feoditary, apprising of goods for debt of 2830 pounds 6 shillings 8 den. due by the said Stephano].

…and the king willed that the said Jo., his heirs and assignees, should have regress whenever the said sums are paid within seven years. Witnesses as in other charters, etc.

[In the context of the apprising and assize details:] An assize was impanelled… It consisted of … Jas. Guthrie of Gagie, Geo. Foullartoun of Dunnone, Rob. Bruce of Penlethie… [full list of assize members].

Significance/Role within the Document: Jas. Guthrie of Gagie (James Guthrie of Gagie) served on the assize (jury) in the legal proceedings/apprising related to the annual rent grant from lands in Perthshire. He is explicitly named among the jurors evaluating the debt and property valuation.

Guthrie Research / Genealogical Value / Notes:

• Jury service / Landed status: Jas. Guthrie of Gagie participating as a juror in a significant debt/apprising case demonstrates his standing as a landed gentleman in the Gagie line (Forfarshire connections). This is valuable evidence of active involvement in regional legal affairs.
• Assize: A jury or inquest panel, often composed of local landowners, tasked with valuing property or determining facts in legal disputes.
• Regress: Right of redemption (buying back) the property upon repayment of the debt within a set period (here seven years).
• High value: Reinforces the Gagie branch’s prominence and networks in the 1590s. Ties directly to other Gagie/Guthrie of Gagie mentions across RMS volumes. Excellent for lineage and social history posts.

Charter 481. Major Entry / High Value

Charter 481, 10 November 1596, Holyroodhouse
(RMS – Volume 6, Image 171, Page 163)

The King, with consent etc., granted in feu-farm to Joanni Wylie (John Wylie) in Kirktoun of Methven, and Elizabeth Gorthrey his spouse, a mansion with its eastern garden, lying in the ecclesiastical town of Methven… which formerly pertained to the chaplainry of the college of Methven…

To be held by the said Jo. and Eliz. in conjunct infeodation, and to their heirs lawfully procreated between them; whom failing, to the nearer legitimate heirs and assignees of the said Jo. whatsoever. Rendering 24 (solidi) 2 and 8 den. of augmentation; doubling the feu-farm on entry of heirs: as in other charters, etc.

Significance/Role within the Document: Elizabeth Gorthrey (Gothrey/Guthrie variant) is co-grantee with her husband John Wylie of a heritable feu-farm of a mansion and garden in Methven, Perthshire (formerly tied to the college chaplainry). They hold it in conjunct infeodation with rights to their joint heirs.

Guthrie Research / Genealogical Value / Notes:

• Married couple / land grant: Direct evidence of Elizabeth Gorthrey as a Guthrie/Gothrey woman participating in a landed feu-farm grant with her husband John Wylie in Perthshire. Provides marriage, spousal property rights, and potential family establishment in the Methven area.
• Conjunct infeodation: Joint ownership for the couple with survivorship and heritable succession to their lawful heirs.
• High value: Strengthens records of Guthrie women in property transactions and geographic spread (Perthshire). Excellent for marriage alliance tracking and “Guthrie in Perthshire” research. Cross-reference with other Gorthrey/Gothray variants in Vol. 6.

Charter 514. Major Entry / High Value

Charter 514, 30 January 1596-97, Holyroodhouse
(RMS – Volume 6, Image 181, Page 173)

The King confirmed a charter of the late Joannis Guthrie de Collistoun (John Guthrie of Collistoun), [by which, for fulfilling a marriage contract and for the sum of 6000 merks paid, he sold to Guilielmo Maull (William Maull) burgess of Edinburgh and his heirs and assignees, without redemption, his lands of Cuikstoun in the lordship of Brechin, sheriffdom of Forfar].

Rendering to the king one silver penny in name of blench farm, with 3 suits at the three capital pleas of the said lordship… with precept of sasine directed to Jo. Hardie citizen in Brechin. Witnesses: Alex. Guthrie de eodem (Alexander Guthrie of the Same), M. Thoma Rollok advocate, Jac. Guthrie (James Guthrie) brother of the said Jo. G. (John Guthrie), M. Roberto Guildat servitor of the said M. Thome (writer of the charter): At Edinburgh, 19 May 1595.

Furthermore, for good service, the said lands were granted anew to the said Guil. etc.

Significance/Role within the Document:

Multiple Guthries are central: the late Joannis Guthrie de Collistoun as the seller/grantor of the lands of Cuikstoun; Alex. Guthrie de eodem and Jac. Guthrie (brother of John) as witnesses. This is a direct land transaction involving the Collistoun line.

Guthrie Research / Genealogical Value / Notes:

• Major family/land transaction: John Guthrie of Collistoun sells lands of Cuikstoun (Brechin lordship) as part of a marriage contract settlement. Witnesses include Alexander Guthrie of that Ilk and James Guthrie (his brother). Strong evidence of Collistoun family relationships and land management.
• Blench farm: Nominal render.
• High genealogical value: Confirms sibling and “of that Ilk” connections for the Collistoun/Guthrie of that Ilk branches.

Charter 558. Notable Entry / Supporting Role

Charter 558, 4 May 1597, Holyroodhouse
(RMS – Volume 6, Image 193, Page 185)

The King confirmed a charter of Mariote Cunynghame, relict of Ninian C. of Quhythrist, [with consent of her spouse Jacob Lokhart of Ley and son Robert Cunynghame] … for fulfilling a marriage contract dated 23 January 1593 at Glasgow, sold to Patricio Montgomrie son of John M. of Flatt and his heirs… various annualrents and lands including 16 solidi of Mutch elstoun… 4 merks of Mylnerig… 10 solidi of Blak hous (per Jonetam Scott), 14 solidi of Sanct-Fillanis-well… extending in total to 10 merks of land formerly pertaining to John Montgomrie of Flatt…

…sold to Willelmo Kelso of Nethir Kelsoland… 16 solidi of ancient extent of Moitt… 10 solidi 8 den. 40 solidatarum of Blak hous (formerly occupied by the late Alex. Small, Jo. Gottray, Wil. Clerk [or Park] and Wil. Gottray [or Montgomrie])… 40 solidi ancient extent of Auchingart… etc.

Significance/Role within the Document: Jo. Gottray and Wil. Gottray (Gottray/Guthrie variants) are named as former occupiers/tenants of portions of the lands of Blak hous in a detailed list of sold annualrents and properties tied to marriage contract fulfillment and land sales. They appear in a supporting/occupancy context within a larger confirmation involving Cunynghame/Montgomrie/Kelso families; no primary grant to Guthries.

Guthrie Research / Genealogical Value / Notes:

• Tenant/occupier references: Jo. Gottray and Wil. Gottray (likely John and William) indicate Guthries/Gottrays as land occupants in the Ayr/Largs area (Skelmurlie-Cunynghame parish, bailiery of Cunynghame, sheriffdom of Ayr). Adds evidence of the surname in western Scotland around 1593–1597.
• Solidata / Merks: Units of land valuation (e.g., solidata = certain rental value).
• Moderate value for geographic spread and tenant history. Variants “Gottray” align with other Gorthie/Gothray place/person spellings in this volume. Useful for tracking non-landed branches or migrations; cross-reference with Forfarshire core lines.

Charter 639. Major Entry / High Value

Charter 639, 10 January 1597-98, Holyroodhouse
(RMS – Volume 6, Image 218, Page 210)

The King confirmed a charter of Alexandri Guthrie senior of that Ilk (Alexander Guthrie senior of that Ilk), [by which, for fulfilling a marriage contract, he sold to Alexandro Guthrie junior (Alexander Guthrie junior), his son and apparent heir, and Jeanne Lichtoun (Jean Lichtoun) his spouse, in conjunct infeodation, and to their male heirs lawfully procreated between them; whom failing, to the legitimate and nearer male heirs and assignees of the said Alexander junior whatsoever, his demesne lands (the Maynis otherwise called of auld the Kirktoun), with fortalice, manor, grain mill, mill-lands etc., the lands of Teiltoun alias the Kirktoun (occupied by Geo. and Wil. Esplen and Wil. Air), and the remaining lands of the barony of Guthrie, viz. the Eistertoun alias Haltoun and Miltoun of Guthrie, with tenants etc., the advowson of the provostry and prebendary of the collegiate church of Guthrie, common pasture in the moor of Montreuthmont, sheriffdom of Forfar; excepting the lands of Hiltoun both property and superiority, with superiority of Langlandis…].

Rendering to the king one silver penny in name of blench farm… with precept of sasine. Witnesses as in other charters, etc. At Brechin, 27 August 1597.

Significance/Role within the Document:

Alexander Guthrie senior of that Ilk grants core portions of the barony of Guthrie (including Kirktoun/Maynis, Teiltoun, Eistertoun alias Haltoun, Miltoun of Guthrie, and collegiate church patronage) to his son Alexander Guthrie junior and wife Jean Lichtoun in conjunct infeodation. This is a major family settlement of the historic Guthrie barony.

Guthrie Research / Genealogical Value / Notes:

• Major barony transfer: Direct father-to-son grant of the core Guthrie barony lands and patronage rights, with marriage contract provisions. Excellent evidence of succession in the main line.
• Conjunct infeodation: Joint ownership for the couple with rights to their heirs.
• Blench farm: Nominal annual render.
• High research value for the primary Guthrie of that Ilk line, cadet connections, and barony history. Ideal for a dedicated blog post with maps of the barony components (Kirktoun, Haltoun, etc.).

Charter 714. Notable Entry / Supporting Role

Charter 714, 24 May 1598, Holyroodhouse
(RMS – Volume 6, Image 241, Page 233)

The King confirmed a charter of D. Thome Lyoun of Auldbar, knight, and Euphamie Douglas his spouse, [by which, for fulfilling a marriage contract, they sold to Joanni Ogilvy of Colyeane and his heirs the lands and towns of Mekle and Littell Cowellis in the barony of Tannadyse, sheriffdom of Forfar].

Rendering to the king one silver penny in name of blench farm… with precept of sasine. Witnesses: Pat. Ogilvy in Drymmie, Alex. Guthrie in Craquhy-mylne, Joanne Ramsay commissario Brechinen., Willelmo Thomesoun procuratore in Dundie, Jac. Strath auchin et Geo. Wricht notariis… At Auldbar, 11 May 1598.

Significance/Role within the Document: Alex. Guthrie in Craquhy-mylne (Alexander Guthrie in Craquhy-mylne) appears as a witness to the land sale charter.

Guthrie Research / Genealogical Value / Notes:

• Local witness: Alexander Guthrie of Craquhy-mylne provides evidence of a Guthrie resident/tenant in the Tannadyse/Auldbar area of Forfarshire.
• Blench farm: Nominal tenure render.
• Moderate value for geographic distribution and local networks in Angus.

Charter 919. Notable Entry / Supporting Role

Charter 919, 2 June 1599, Falkland
(RMS – Volume 6, Image 309, Page 301)

The King confirmed a charter of Jacob Home, son of the late William H. in Eymouth, [by which he sold to his brother Thome Schort in Chymesyd and his heirs… the husband land with cottage in the town and territory of Eymouth, barony of Coldinghame, sheriffdom of Berwick].

To be held of the King (in place of the monastery of Coldinghame) in feu-farm… Rendering for the husband land 4 shillings 2 pence, for the cottage 18 pence… Witnesses: Hen. Faskin in Hutoun, Jo. Duncane in Chirnesyde, Tho. Mersch ell, Roberto Gothray miller, Geo. Maltman, Patricio Home… At Eymouth, 22 November 1598.

Furthermore, for good service and sums paid, the King granted anew in feu-farm… as above, with two poultry, 3 capons, arrears, carriage services, and 2 shillings of ancient augmentation; doubling the feu-farm on entry of heirs: as in other charters, etc.

Significance/Role within the Document: Roberto Gothray (Robert Gothray/Guthrie) is listed as a witness (“molitore” = miller) to the original charter of sale of husband land and cottage in Eymouth. He appears among local witnesses in a Borders (Berwickshire) transaction confirmed by the King; no primary Guthrie land involvement.

Guthrie Research / Genealogical Value / Notes:

• Occupational witness: Roberto Gothray, miller, provides evidence of a Guthray/Gothray in a skilled trade (miller) in the Eymouth/Coldinghame area of Berwickshire around 1598–1599. Expands the surname’s presence into the Scottish Borders.
• Feu-farm: Heritable tenure with fixed duties (money, poultry, capons, services).
• Husband land: A standard landholding unit for a husbandman/farmer.
• Moderate value for geographic/occupational diversity. “Gothray” variant aligns with Gorthie/Gottray patterns seen elsewhere in Vol. 6. Useful for tracing non-Angus branches or migration patterns.

Charter 995. Notable Entry / Supporting Role

Charter 995, 25 December 1599, Edinburgh
(RMS – Volume 6, Image 338, Page 330)

The King confirmed a charter of Alexander, Lord Spynie etc., [by which, for good service, he sold to Joanni Innes of Lucheris in liferent and Alexandro Innes of Coittis and his male heirs the office of bailie of the lordship and regality of Spynie… with various rights and custodies].

Witnesses: M. Thoma Wilsoun advocate, Rob. Wilsoun his servant, Rob. Guthrie de Kinblauthmont, Hen. Lyndsay servant of the said lord, Jo. Innes junior in Elgin (writer of the charter)… At Cannoget, 18 December 1599. Furthermore… granted anew etc.

Significance/Role within the Document: Rob. Guthrie de Kinblauthmont (Robert Guthrie of Kinblauthmont) is listed as a witness to the charter granting offices and rights in the lordship of Spynie.

Guthrie Research / Genealogical Value / Notes:

• Witness with styling: Robert Guthrie of Kinblauthmont provides evidence of the Kinblauthmont branch’s connections in northern Scotland (Elgin/Spynie area).
• Moderate value for geographic spread and social networks of this cadet line. Cross-reference with other Kinblauthmont mentions.

Charter 1006. Major Entry / High Value

Charter 1006, 25 January 1600, Holyroodhouse
(RMS – Volume 6, Image 340, Page 332)

The King, with consent etc., granted in feu-farm and, for faithful service performed to him and his predecessors, quitclaimed to his familiar servitor Henrico Lyndsay of Carrestoun and his heirs and assignees the eastern half of the lands of Balnabreich below and above the rock, and the mill-lands thereof with houses etc., in the lordship of Brechin, sheriffdom of Forfar; which formerly belonged to Jacobi Guthrie (James Guthrie) portioner of Balnabreich, burgess of Edinburgh, and had come to the king by reason of non-payment of feu-farm for two years… with power to pursue reduction of the infeftment of the said Jac.

Rendering 14 merks, and 6 sol. 8 den. of augmentation; doubling the feu-farm on entry of heirs: as in other charters, etc.

Significance/Role within the Document:

James Guthrie, portioner of Balnabreich and burgess of Edinburgh, is named as the previous owner whose lands were forfeited to the Crown for non-payment of feu-duty and then granted to Henry Lyndsay. This is a direct reference to Guthrie landholding and forfeiture.

Guthrie Research / Genealogical Value / Notes:

• Landed forfeiture reference: James Guthrie, portioner of Balnabreich and burgess of Edinburgh, held lands that reverted to the Crown. Provides evidence of urban/landed connections for this branch in the Brechin area.
• Feu-farm: Heritable tenure with annual duties; non-payment led to recognition/forfeiture.
• High value: Highlights economic and legal realities for Guthries holding portions of Balnabreich (ties to earlier entries). Useful for social history and branch tracking.

Charter 1010. Notable Entry / Supporting Role

Charter 1010, 12 February 1600, Holyroodhouse
(RMS – Volume 6, Image 342, Page 334)

The King granted in feu-farm to JOHN MURRAY, lawful eldest son of the late Thomas M., burgess of Stirling, and his heirs and assignees whatsoever, the lands of Calsayend (between Drumfyn on the north and west, Gorthie on the east, and the Pow of Incheffray on the south), in the barony of Cairndy, sheriffdom of Perth; which formerly pertained to the Abbey of Incheffray.

Rendering 32 shillings 2 pence, with 6 poultry, 7½ pecks of oats, 45 sheaves (vulgo schevis) of straw, and 2 shillings 10 pence of new augmentation, with the usual services; together with duplicating the feu-farm on the entry of heirs: as in other charters, etc.

Significance/Role within the Document: Gorthie appears as a boundary landmark (on the east) for the lands of Calsayend in a standard feu-farm grant to John Murray. No living Guthrie individual is directly involved; this is a place-name reference in a Perthshire land transaction.

Guthrie Research / Genealogical Value / Notes:

• Supporting geographic reference: “Gorthie” (variant spelling) used as a boundary marker helps map historic Guthrie-associated lands or place names extending into Perthshire (near Incheffray/Cairndy). Complements Forfarshire concentrations and earlier “Croftgorthie” from Charter 59.
• Feu-farm: Heritable land tenure with fixed annual duties (here money, poultry, oats, straw/sheaves, plus augmentations).
• Duplicating the feu-farm: Double the annual duty payable on heir entry (standard casualty of superiority).
• Moderate research value for place-name studies and potential northern/Perthshire connections. Cross-reference with barony of Guthrie entries in other volumes for patterns in land descriptions. Useful for blog maps or “Guthrie Places” sections.

Charter 1060. Major Entry / High Value

Charter 1060, 15 July 1600, Holyroodhouse
(RMS – Volume 6, Image 368, Page 360)

The King confirmed a charter under this form: Be it known etc., we Sir James Scrymgeour of Dudhope knight, constable and provost of Dundee, and Wil. Guthrie (William Guthrie) of Kynganie, the two undoubted patrons of the chaplainry of St. Thomas the Martyr situated within the parish kirk of Dundee and founded of old by William Strath auchin, … to have sold … to our well-beloved friend David Wedderburne burgess of Dundee, his heirs and assignees, all and whole that our annualrent of 18 shillings … furth of that tenement pertaining to David Robesoun lying on the south side of the Kowgait of Dundee (betwixt the lands of Johne Ochterlony at the west, the lands sometime of Alexander Colene at the east, the lands of the heirs of umquhile And. Kinnerdis at the south … ), together with our right of patronage of the said chaplainry … To be haldin of our sovereign lord in free burgage for service of burgh used and wont … And shall warrand etc. … And … constitute Wil. Man, one of the bailies of the burgh of Dundee, our bailies … to pass to the ground of the said tenement … and to give actual possession to the said David W. or his attorney … be deliverance of ane penny and the knock of the foryet of the said Sanct-Thomas-land … In witness of the which their presents, written be the hand of Joh. Pattoun, ar subscryvit be us at Dudope and Dundie respectively, 8 Jun. 1587 … Before thir witnesses, Joh. Scrymgeour my son and appeirand air, Gilb. Scrymgeour brother to the laird of Glasuall, Joh. Scrymgeour brother to the laird of Glasuall, Jas. Creychtoun, Tho. Gray, servitouris to me the said Schir Jas., Mr Alex. Wodderburne common clerk of Dundie, Wil. Spalding notar, Hen. Ramsay of Ardowny, James Halyburtoun, Henry Betoun in I…, Johne Ochterlony in Bamermore.

Significance/Role within the Document:

William Guthrie of Kingany is named as one of the two primary undoubted patrons of the chaplainry of St. Thomas the Martyr in Dundee, jointly selling the annualrent and patronage rights.

Guthrie Research / Genealogical Value / Notes:

• Patronage role: William Guthrie of Kingany as co-patron of a Dundee chaplainry, actively involved in its disposition. Indicates significant influence and ecclesiastical connections for the Kingany line.
• High value for understanding patronage rights, burgh ties, and family status in Angus. Cross-reference with other Kingany entries for continuity.

Charter 1157. Notable Entry / Supporting Role

Charter 1157, 18 March 1601, Holyroodhouse
(RMS – Volume 6, Image 408, Page 400)

The King, with consent etc., granted in feu-farm and, for good service, quitclaimed to D. Ricardo Cokburne of Clerkingtoun knight, keeper of the privy seal, and his heirs and assignees whatsoever, a tenement within the burgh of Brechin on the eastern part thereof, with free entry to the gate of the anterior house covered with tiles, with an arable acre adjacent to the same tenement of old… which formerly pertained to the bishopric of Brechin.

Rendering 13 solidi; and also 3 pounds 6 sol. 8 den. to the chaplains of the choir of Brechin, and their place of tenants; and performing services in the said burgh due and customary, with 12 den. of augmentation; doubling the feu-farm on entry of heirs and assignees: as in other charters, etc.

Footnote: This charter has the following names of adjoining owners: —umquhile John Guthrie (John Guthrie), Mr Wil. Meldrum chanter of Brechin, umquhile David Baxter, umquhile Mr Wil. Scall, umquhile Wil. Richard, umquhile Joh. Scott.

Significance/Role within the Document:

John Guthrie (deceased) is listed as a former adjoining owner of a tenement in the burgh of Brechin.

Guthrie Research / Genealogical Value / Notes:

• Adjoining owner reference: The late John Guthrie owned or held property adjacent to the granted tenement in Brechin. Provides evidence of Guthrie urban property ownership in the burgh.
• Moderate value for burgh history and possible Brechin connections.

Charter 1176. Major Entry / High Value

Charter 1176, 8 May 1601, Edinburgh
(RMS – Volume 6, Image 417, Page 409)

The King granted to Henrico Lyndsay of Carrestoun and his heirs and assignees the half part of the lands of Eister Balnabreich from the south part of the rock called Craig, and the superiority of the third part of the said lands, in the lordship of Brechin, sheriffdom of Forfar; which formerly belonged to Jacobi Guthrie (James Guthrie) of Eister Balnabreich; and (the said James Guthrie having been cited at the place of Fernwell where he then remained as friend and servant of Jacobus lord Ogilvy of Airlie), on 12 August 1600 were apprised and the said Hen. sold…

The said James Guthrie, his heirs and assignees, should have regress whenever the said sums are paid within seven years: as in other charters, etc.

Additional Details from Footnotes (Guthrie-specific): Footnote 2 discusses unpaid annual rents and assignments involving James Guthrie (senior of Balnabreich) and Christina Barroun his spouse in the context of debts and conveyances to Hen. Lyndsay (specific years 1595–99, with assignments dated 1596 and 1600). Footnote 3 details that the said James Guthrie (son/heir) had infeft umquhile Rob. Montgomery in Haltoun (who died about April 1591) and Euphamia Guthrie his wife in the third part of Eister Balnabreich, with details on profits retained and subsequent conveyances.

Significance/Role within the Document: James Guthrie of Eister Balnabreich (with references to both senior and son in footnotes) is the previous owner whose lands were apprised for debt. The charter details the legal process, right of redemption, and family transactions.

Guthrie Research / Genealogical Value / Notes:

• Forfeiture / Family distinction: Evidence of James Guthrie senior of Balnabreich and Christina Barroun and their son James Guthrie and Euphamia Guthrie. Provides clear generational and marital details for the Balnabreich line.
• High value for lineage, marriage alliances, and economic context in Angus. Strong cluster with other Balnabreich entries.

Charter 1190. Major Entry / High Value

Charter 1190, 15 June 1601, Dalkeith
(RMS – Volume 6, Images 421-422, Pages 413-414)

The King confirmed [1] a charter of Alexandri Guthrie (Alexander Guthrie) de eodem, and Alexandri G. (Alexander G.) his son and apparent heir feodatar of Guthrie, [by which, with consent of Jeanne Lichtoun (Jean Lichtoun) spouse of the said Alex. junior, and Joannis Lichtoun (John Lichtoun) of Ullishevin, for their interest, in complement of a marriage contract dated at present, they sold to Roberto Flescher merchant dean of gild of the burgh of Dundee, his heirs and assignees, without redemption, the lands of Haltoun and Cottoun of Inverpeffer, with manor, mill, mill-lands etc., in the barony of Slanis, sheriffdom of Forfar].

Rendering to Francisco comiti de Errole (Francis Earl of Erroll) lord Hay constable of Scotland one silver penny in name of blench farm with clause of warrandice, present at the hands of the king, Alexandri Ogilvy nephews and heirs of the late Patricii O. de Newtoun, Jacobi dom. Ogilvie de Airlie, et M. Davidis O. ejus filii legitimi. Reserved liferent redditu of Haltoun, with manor, mill and mill-lands to Issobelle Wod mother of the said Alexander senior… with precept of sasine directed to Andree Allane in Ludgintoune. Witnesses as listed. At Dundee etc., 29 Jul., 2 Oct. etc., 1596.

[Further related charters and instruments confirming the transaction.]

Significance/Role within the Document: Alexander Guthrie senior of that Ilk and his son Alexander Guthrie junior, feodatar of Guthrie, with consent of the son’s wife Jean Lichtoun, sell lands of Haltoun and Cottoun of Inverpeffer as part of a marriage contract settlement.

Guthrie Research / Genealogical Value / Notes:

• Marriage contract land sale: Father and son (both Alexander Guthrie) disposing of barony lands with spousal consent. Strong evidence of succession and marriage arrangements in the Guthrie of that Ilk line.
• Feodatar: Feudal vassal or holder of the fee (here the son holding the feu of Guthrie).
• Clause of warrandice: Warranty clause obliging the seller to defend the buyer against claims.
• Jus filii legitimi: Rights of the legitimate son/heir.
• Reserved liferent redditu: Lifetime right to the income/profits of the lands (here for the mother).
• Blench farm: Nominal render (one silver penny) acknowledging superiority.
• High value for the primary line, Haltoun holdings, and family relationships. Excellent for pedigree and barony history posts. Ties to Charter 639.

Charter 1337. Notable Entry / Supporting Role

Charter 1337, 31 July 1602, Falkland
(RMS – Volume 6, Image 475, Page 467)

The King confirmed a charter of the late Archibald, Earl of Angus, Lord Douglas, [by which he confirmed to JOHN ARBUTHNET and his heirs the lands of Eister Breichteyne in his regality of Keremure, sheriffdom of Forfar; … (full historical context of prior tenandry, non-entry for 45 years, composition paid, etc.)].

…and also a precept of sasine made by the late Archibald, Earl of Angus and Abernethie, [with consent of James, Earl of Morton, etc.], commanding Walter Gowrlay to give sasine to KATHERINE GORTHIE, as heir of the said John Arbuthnet of Brich tie-Eister her grandfather, of the half of the lands of Eister Brich tie, and the half of the third part of the lands of Monyfuth, with tenants etc., in the said regality and sheriffdom.

Witnesses: M. Arch. Douglas, Geo. Affleck his servant, Wil. Paterson notary public: At Edinburgh, 18 January 1563: as in other charters, etc.

Significance/Role within the Document: Katherine Gorthie (Gorthie/Guthrie variant) is named as the heir receiving sasine (via precept) for portions of lands (half of Eister Breichtie and related parts of Monyfuth) in the regality of Keremure (Kirriemuir), Forfarshire. This appears in the confirmation of an earlier transaction; she is the grantee/heir in the sasine precept but not the primary focus of the overall royal confirmation.

Guthrie Research / Genealogical Value / Notes:

• Notable heir reference: Katherine Gorthie explicitly identified as heir to her grandfather John Arbuthnet of Brich tie-Eister. Provides a direct familial link (granddaughter) and female-line Guthrie/Gorthie presence in Forfarshire/Kirriemuir area around the mid-16th century (sasine 1563, confirmed 1602).
• Sasine: The legal ceremony of delivering possession of heritable property, often following a precept (written order).
• Regality of Keremure: Jurisdictional area (often with special privileges) in Angus/Forfarshire, frequently tied to Guthrie lands in other RMS volumes.
• Moderate genealogical value: Helps trace female lines, marriages into Arbuthnet family, and Forfarshire connections. Variant “Gorthie” consistent with earlier place/person spellings (Croftgorthie, boundary Gorthie). Excellent for “Family Focus” profiles or DNA project notes on Angus branches. Cross-reference with Halkertoun/Kincaldrum entries.

Charter 1363. Notable Entry / Supporting Role

Charter 1363, 11 November 1602, Holyroodhouse
(RMS – Volume 6, Images 487-488, Pages 479-480)

The King, with consent etc., confirmed an instrument of sasine under the sign and subscription of M. Hieronymi Tulloch, clerk of the diocese of Moray, notary public, dated 23 October 1576… [detailing a marriage contract between Jas. Murray of Garth and Thomas Murray for the marriage of the said Tho. with Clara Murray daughter of the said Jas., with provisions for conjunct infeftment, heirs male, surname retention, etc.] … and with his own hand gave sasine of the foresaid lands of G. to the said Tho. and Clara…

…[further instruments of sasine] … Witnesses: Mich. Gudail serjando, Olivero Gorthie, And. Brok, Jac. Magnussoun, Joanne Gordon mercatore…

Furthermore, for good service, the King granted in feu-farm anew to the said Clara in liferent, and to Waltero Murray her lawful eldest son… [full succession and reddendo details for lands including Innercosta, Garths, etc. in Orkney].

Significance/Role within the Document: Olivero Gorthie (Oliver Gorthie/Guthrie) is listed as a witness to one of the sasine instruments connected to the marriage contract and land provisions for the Murray family in Orkney. He appears among other local witnesses (serjeant, merchants, etc.) but has no primary role in the grant itself.

Guthrie Research / Genealogical Value / Notes:

• Supporting witness reference: Olivero Gorthie (Latinized form of Oliver Gorthie/Guthrie) provides evidence of a Guthrie/Gorthie individual active in Orkney around 1576–1602, likely in a local capacity (witness to sasine). Expands geographic footprint beyond Angus/Perthshire.
• Sasine: Formal delivery of legal possession of lands, often recorded by notaries with witnesses.
• Conjunct infeftment / Liferent: Joint spousal ownership with lifetime rights for Clara.
• Feu-farm / Reddendo: Heritable tenure with annual duties (here detailed for Orkney lands).
• Moderate value: Adds to occupational/geographic spread of Gorthie variants. Potential Orkney connection for broader Guthrie research or DNA matches. Cross-reference with other witness appearances and place-name “Gorthie” entries from earlier charters in this volume.

Charter 1371. Notable Entry / Supporting Role

Charter 1371, 29 November 1601, Holyroodhouse
(RMS – Volume 6, Image 490, Page 482)

The King confirmed a charter made by Alex. dom. Fyvie president of the College of Justice, Ninianum Makmorrane, Alex. Peirsoun, Cornelium Inglis et Archibaldum Adiesoun bailies of the burgh of Edinburgh, and by the consuls and community of the said burgh, [by which they granted and anew in feu-farm demitted to Adamo Couper one of the clerks of the College of Justice, his heirs and assignees, 4 acres of ecclesiastical lands of Gogar, viz. 2 acres in Kirkland-croft of Gogar and 2 acres in the shot called Noltlairis nuncupat., with the Burne-cruik at the northern end of the said croft, and with customary pasture of 3 cows with sequels (sheriffdom of Edinburgh); which formerly pertained to the rector and vicar of the church of Gogar which pertained to one prebendary of the College of St. Trinity near Edinburgh…].

Rendering to the said provost etc. 3 pounds 16 sol. 8 den… with precept of sasine to Cornelio Inglis… Witnesses: M. Jo. Hay cleric of the said burgh, Jac. Henrysoun collector, Wil. Stark servant of the said Adami, Jo. Bannatyne servant of M. Alexandri Guthrie (Alexander Guthrie) scribe of the court of the said burgh… At Edinburgh, 21 July 1602.

Significance/Role within the Document:

M. Alexander Guthrie (Master Alexander Guthrie) served as scribe/writer of the court of the burgh of Edinburgh in this feu-farm grant of lands in Gogar.

Guthrie Research / Genealogical Value / Notes:

• Professional role: Alexander Guthrie as scribe of the burgh court in Edinburgh. Reinforces the professional/administrative presence of Guthries in the capital (ties to earlier Common Clerk mention).
• Feu-farm: Heritable tenure.
• Moderate value for burgh records and Edinburgh connections.

Charter 1465. Notable Entry / Supporting Role

Charter 1465, 18 June 1603, Burgh of Edinburgh
(RMS – Volume 6, Image 542, Page 534)

The King granted to D. Waltero Lindsay of Balgays knight and his heirs and assignees the superiority of the lands of Hauch (per the said Walt. of David com. Crawford in alba firma tentarum), in the barony of Forrest of Platane, sheriffdom of Forfar; with right of reversion (if any existed) by the said Walt. made to the late David com. of C. father of the said David, and with all reversions made by the late David Lindsay of Hauch constable of Fynnevin or by other his predecessors or successors; also lands debatable between Barnyairdis and Hauch, communiter Westhaugh Outfeild-Fauldis nuncupatas, and adjacent lands of Lowsielaw, and moors adjacent to the said Fauldis, with croft adjacent to the town of Litill Marcus, of old Cotteris-landis of Hauch nuncupata, and with lands called Cunyngar-landis in Fynnevin (valuing annually 4 pounds); with right of the said earl to the teinds of the rectorie and vicarie of all the above, and to the said Walt. liferent redditu of Hauch as superior… also lands and barony of Inverraritie… and towns and lands of Corlounzie and Ballunzie, in the barony of Downy, sheriffdom of Forfar (valuing annually 200 merks); with right of the said earl to the teinds thereof… which were of the said earl; and on 13 May 1603 (compared the said Walter with M. Willelmo Oliphant his procurator), were apprised for 16200 merks in part solution of the sum of 11618 pounds 17 sol. 10 den. due by the said Walter… and 800 merks for the feu of Roberti Elder nuncii vicecomitis… The said Walter, his heirs and assignees, should have regress whenever the said sums are paid within seven years: as in other charters, etc.

Footnote Detail (Guthrie-specific): The footnote lists various reversions, including one granted by Thomas Sinclair for redemption of the lands of Uinstoune, and notably one by Alex. Guthrie of Kincaldrum in the context of prior dispositions.

Significance/Role within the Document:

Alex. Guthrie of Kincaldrum is referenced in the footnote as involved in a prior reversion or disposition of lands in the chain of title for this grant.

Guthrie Research / Genealogical Value / Notes:

• Reversion reference: Alexander Guthrie of Kincaldrum appears in the chain of prior land transactions/reversions. Adds to the Kincaldrum cadet line evidence in Forfarshire.
• Regress: Right of redemption upon repayment within seven years.
• Apprising: Seizure of lands for debt.
• Moderate value for Kincaldrum branch and land networks.

Charter 1731. Major Entry / High Value

Charter 1731, 21 April 1606, Edinburgh
(RMS – Volume 6, Image 636, Page 628)

The King, with consent etc., confirmed a charter of Alexander lord of Spynie, [by which, with consent of Dame Jeanne Lyoun lady of Angus his spouse, for fulfilling a marriage contract dated at present, he sold to Roberto Guthrie (Robert Guthrie) de Kinblathmont and Katharine Auchterlony his spouse in liferent, and Patricio Guthrie (Patrick Guthrie) son legitimate primogenito of the said Rob. and feodatar of Kinblathmont heritably, the lands of Echmutie, in the lordship and barony of Aberbrothok, regality of the monastery of the same, sheriffdom of Forfar; also to the said Rob. in liferent, the said Pat. heritably, the lands of Newtoun of Aberbrothok, the half part of the lands and town of Burntoun, with teinds garbalibus of N. and B. which from the trunk were never separate, in the said regality and sheriffdom].

To be held by the said Robert and Kath. and the said Rob. respectively in liferent, the said Pat. and his male heirs of his body lawfully procreated; whom failing, Robert G. son legitimate of the said Rob. senior and Kath., and heirs etc.; whom failing, Willelmo G. brother german of the said Rob. junior, and heirs etc.; whom failing, Davidi G. their brother german, and heirs etc.; whom failing, male heirs of the said Rob. senior of his body lawfully procreated; whom failing, M. Alexandro G. scribe of the court of Edinburgh and his male heirs of his body lawfully procreated; whom failing, Alexandro G. de Kincaldrum and heirs etc.; whom failing, heirs and assignees of the said Pat. whatsoever, without reversion, of the king (in place of the monastery of Aberbrothok) in feu-farm… Rendering the devories underwritten (except the tenth part…).

Significance/Role within the Document:

Robert Guthrie of Kinblathmont and his wife Katharine Auchterlony, with their son Patrick Guthrie as heritable feodatar, receive a major grant of lands in the regality of Aberbrothok as part of a marriage contract. The charter includes a detailed tailzie (entail) succession through multiple Guthrie brothers and cousins (including M. Alexander G. scribe and Alexander G. of Kincaldrum).

Guthrie Research / Genealogical Value / Notes:

• Major family settlement: Direct grant to Robert Guthrie of Kinblathmont, wife Katharine Auchterlony, and son Patrick Guthrie, with a detailed succession tailzie involving brothers William G., David G., and cousins M. Alexander Guthrie (scribe) and Alexander Guthrie of Kincaldrum. Outstanding evidence of family structure, marriage, and land inheritance for the Kinblathmont line.
• Liferent: Lifetime right to the income/profits.
• Feodatar: Holder of the feu.
• Tailzie: Entailed succession limiting inheritance to specified heirs.
• Very high genealogical value — one of the best charters in Volume 6 for Kinblathmont genealogy. 

Charter 1759. Major Entry / High Value

Charter 1759, 19 June 1606, Edinburgh
(RMS – Volume 6, Image 648, Page 640)

The King, for service done to him and his predecessors by Gilbertum Guthrie (Gilbert Guthrie) senior, merchant herald and burgess of Aberdeen, granted and quitclaimed to Gilberto Guthrie (Gilbert Guthrie) junior, his heirs and assignees whatsoever, a house in the Gallowgait of the burgh of Aberdeen on the western part thereof (between the lands of M. Jo. Nicolsoun, the heir of the late Rob. Craig and the heir of the late Jo. Baith); which had come to the king as ultimate heir of the late Thome Henrysoun burgess of Aberdeen, and in minority of the king had been granted to the said Gilb. senior of date 4 November 1579. To be held in free burgage: as in other charters, etc.

Significance/Role within the Document: Gilbert Guthrie senior, merchant herald and burgess of Aberdeen, receives confirmation of a house in the Gallowgait for service, which is then granted to his son Gilbert Guthrie junior and heirs.

Guthrie Research / Genealogical Value / Notes:

• Father-son grant: Gilbert Guthrie senior (merchant herald, burgess of Aberdeen) and his son Gilbert Guthrie junior. Strong evidence of family succession and urban property in Aberdeen.
• Free burgage: Tenure in the burgh with standard services.
• High value for the Aberdeen branch and professional roles (herald). Excellent for tracking non-Angus Guthries.

Charter 1892. Notable Entry / Supporting Role

Charter 1892, 22 April 1607, Edinburgh
(RMS – Volume 6, Images 695-696, Pages 687-688)

The King confirmed a charter made by Arch. M’Fairlane, [by which, with consent of Mariote Auchterlony his spouse, by virtue of a contract dated at Dundee, 4 June 1601, he sold to M. Jacobo Fothringhame rector of Ballumbie, his heirs and assignees whatsoever, irredeemably, the half part of his lands of Glenboy (occupied by Hen. Guthrie (Henry Guthrie)), in the lordship of Cupro, sheriffdom of Forfar].

To be held of the said Arch. in alba firma, or of the monastery of Cupro in feu-farm… Rendering to the said Arch. one silver penny in name of blench farm… Witnesses: Alex. Guthrie (Alexander Guthrie) de Kincaldrum, Jo. Scrymgeour de Kirktoun, Tho. Sinclair de Ewinstoun, Davide Baldowie apparent de eodem, Alexandro Noray in Wester Methee, Wil. Spalding, Thoma Huntar (writer of the charter), notariis publicis: At Dundee, 9 June 1601.

Significance/Role within the Document:

• Henry Guthrie is named as occupier of the half lands of Glenboy.
• Alexander Guthrie de Kincaldrum is listed as a witness.

Guthrie Research / Genealogical Value / Notes:

• Occupier and witness: Henry Guthrie as tenant/occupier; Alexander Guthrie of Kincaldrum as witness. Adds to the Kincaldrum branch presence in Forfarshire.
• Alba firma / Blench farm: White farm / nominal tenure.
• Moderate value for tenant history and local networks.

Charter 1935. Major Entry / High Value

Charter 1935, 30 June 1607, Edinburgh
(RMS – Volume 6, Image 711, Page 703)

The King, with consent etc., confirmed a charter of the late Alexandri Guthrie (Alexander Guthrie) de Kincaldrum, [by which, with consent of Helene Douglas his spouse, for fulfilling a matrimonial contract dated at Kincaldrum and Bagillo, 10 and 15 June 1594, he granted to Davidi Guthrie (David Guthrie) son legitimate and heir apparent of the said Alex. and Katherine Blair his spouse affianced, daughter legitimate of Willelmi B. son and heir apparent of Joannis B. de Bagillo, in her pure virginity, in conjunct infeodation, and to their heirs lawfully procreated between them; whom failing, to the legitimate and nearer heirs of the said David, the demesne lands and manor of Kincaldrum with dovecot and gardens, in the barony of K., sheriffdom of Forfar; and to the said David, and heirs between him and the said Kath. lawfully procreated, the remaining lands and barony of Kincaldrum (viz. mill and mill-lands, lands of Lour and Muretoun, half parts of Carratt and Wester Methy, tenandries of Nevay, Eister Methy, half of Wester Methy, quarter part of Lour, with services of free tenants, lands of Lytill Lour… )].

The said Alexander Guthrie senior reserved liferent of the mill of Kincaldrum, his lands, lands of Lytill Lour and Muretoun… Witnesses: Arch. Blair son legitimate of the said Jo. B., Alex. Nevay brother german of Joannis N. de eodem, Jac. Smaill son legitimate of the late Jacobi S. de Kirkland in Cethines, Tho. Currour patrui of Davidis C. de Logymigill, Jacobo Strathachin notario, Pat. Guthrie (Patrick Guthrie) brother german of the said Alex., M. Henrico Guthrie (Henry Guthrie) magistro (minister?) Verbi Dei apud Colleis… At Dundee and Kincaldrum, 22 July 1594. Furthermore, for good service of the said David Guthrie then of Kincaldrum, granted anew the said lands…

Significance/Role within the Document: Alexander Guthrie de Kincaldrum and wife Helene Douglas grant the barony of Kincaldrum to son David Guthrie and his affianced wife Katherine Blair as part of their marriage contract, with liferent reserved to the father. Witnesses include brother Patrick Guthrie and M. Henry Guthrie minister.

Guthrie Research / Genealogical Value / Notes:

• Marriage contract barony grant: Major succession and marriage settlement for the Kincaldrum line. Alexander Guthrie senior grants to son David Guthrie and Katherine Blair, with witnesses Patrick Guthrie (brother) and M. Henry Guthrie minister.
• Conjunct infeodation: Joint ownership for the couple.
• High value for Kincaldrum genealogy, marriages, and barony details.

Charter 1990. Notable Entry / Supporting Role

Charter 1990, 18 November 1607, Palace of Roystoun
(RMS – Volume 6, Image 731, Page 723)

The King confirmed a charter made by David Lindsay of Balcarres (son of the late M. Joannis L. and brother of the late Joannis L. son and apparent heir of the said M. Jo.), with consent of Davidis episc. Rossen. and minister of the Word of God in the town of Leith, Willelmi Maull merchant burgess of Edinburgh and former dean of gild, M. Alexandri Guthrie (Master Alexander Guthrie) common scribe of the said burgh, M. Jacobi Donaldsoun and M. Thome Rollok advocates before the lords of council and session, his curators, and Alexander Earl of Dumfermling lord Fyvie etc., great chancellor of Scotland, at whose instance the said Dav. L. was interdicted, and by desire and consent of D. Georgii Douglas of Reidhouse knight and Georgii D. junior his only legitimate son and apparent heir, [by virtue of contracts dated at Edinburgh, Perth, Edzell and Pinkie, 4, 6, 9 and 28 July 1604, between the said D. Geo. on the one part, the said Dav. L. for himself and his brothers and sisters, with advice of curators etc., and D. David Lindsay of Edzell knight, his cautioner, on the other part; and by virtue of a contract dated at Edinburgh, 10 June 1607, between the said D. Geo. and Geo. junior on the one part, and persons subscribed on the other part (containing all matters touching the lands underwritten, the teinds garbalibus, and lands of Bissetleys)], sold to M. Joanni Layng keeper of the signet of the king, and Rebecca Denneistoun his spouse, the lands of Eistir Spittell alias Eistir Reidspittell, with manors and meadows, in the constabulary of Hadingtoun, sheriffdom of Edinburgh. To be held by the said Jo. Layng and Rebecca in conjunct infeodation, and to their heirs lawfully procreated between them; whom failing, to the heirs and assignees of the said Jo. Layng whatsoever, irredeemably, of the king…

Significance/Role within the Document:

Master Alexander Guthrie, common scribe of the burgh of Edinburgh, is named among the curators and witnesses to this complex land sale and confirmation involving multiple high-status parties.

Guthrie Research / Genealogical Value / Notes:

• Professional role: M. Alexander Guthrie, common scribe of Edinburgh, acting as curator/witness in a major transaction. Reinforces the professional prominence of Guthries in Edinburgh administration.
• Moderate value for burgh and legal networks. Ties to earlier Edinburgh entries.

Charter 2072. Major Entry / High Value

Charter 2072, 30 April 1608, Edinburgh
(RMS – Volume 6, Images 761-762, Pages 753-754)

The King, for himself and as administrator etc. (as in charter 1852), granted to M. Alexandro Guthrie (M. Alexander Guthrie) common clerk of the burgh of Edinburgh and Mariote Hay (Mariot Hay) his spouse in liferent, and Alexandro Guthrie (Alexander Guthrie) their son born eldest and apparent heir, and Agneti Wardlaw of Wareistoun his spouse, in conjunct infeodation, and to their heirs lawfully procreated between them; whom failing, to the legitimate and nearer heirs and assignees of the said Alex. junior whatsoever, the lands of Wareistoun, in the barony of Renfrew by annexation, sheriffdom of Edinburgh; which the same Agnes, with consent of her curators and the said her husband, resigned; and which the king, for good service of the said M. Alex., granted anew to the said persons, with their manors…

To be held of Henrico principe: as in other charters, etc.

Significance/Role within the Document: M. Alexander Guthrie, common clerk of Edinburgh, and wife Mariot Hay, with son Alexander Guthrie and his wife Agnes Wardlaw, receive a grant of the lands of Wareistoun in conjunct infeodation as part of family succession.

Guthrie Research / Genealogical Value / Notes:

• Family succession grant: Alexander Guthrie (common clerk) and Mariot Hay, granting to son Alexander Guthrie and Agnes Wardlaw. Strong evidence of professional family continuity and marriage in Edinburgh/Renfrew area.
• Conjunct infeodation: Joint ownership for the couple.
• High value for the Edinburgh professional branch. Ties to earlier clerk/scribe mentions. Excellent for urban Guthrie profiles.

Charter 2099. Notable Entry / Supporting Role

Charter 2099, 7 June 1608, Edinburgh
(RMS – Volume 6, Image 774, Page 766)

The King confirmed a charter of Gulielmi Ochterlony de eodem, [by which, for fulfilling a contract dated … May 1608, and for 2000 merks paid, he sold to Patricio Ochterlony in Bonhard, his legitimate son, and Yowphamie Maule his spouse, the lands and town of Wester Knox, with meadows, moors, tenandries (occupied by Thomam Hendersoun), in the barony of Kellie, sheriffdom of Forfar].

To be held by the said Pat. and Yowph. in conjunct infeodation, and to their heirs lawfully procreated between them; whom failing, to the heirs and assignees of the said Pat. whatsoever, of the king… Rendering rights and services according to the tenor of the said William’s infeftment of the said barony… with precept of sasine. Witnesses: Rob. Guthrie (Robert Guthrie) de Kilblathmont, Davide Ochterlony juniore burgen. de Abirbrothok, Jac. Ochterlony, Jo. Quhyt in Kellie, Pat. Lyell notario… At Kellie, 1 June 1608. Furthermore, for service… granted anew etc.

Significance/Role within the Document: Robert Guthrie de Kilblathmont is named as a witness to this land sale in the barony of Kellie.

Guthrie Research / Genealogical Value / Notes:

Moderate value for local connections and the Kinblathmont branch. Ties to earlier Kinblathmont entries (e.g., Charter 1731). Guthrie entries page 2 of 3

Witness: Robert Guthrie of Kilblathmont (Kinblathmont variant) appearing as witness in a Forfarshire transaction. Reinforces the Kinblathmont line’s networks in Angus.

Conjunct infeodation: Joint ownership for the couple.

Charter 2136. Notable Entry / Supporting Role

Charter 2136, 23 July [1608], Edinburgh
(RMS – Volume 6, Image 789, Page 781)

The King confirmed a charter made by David com. Crawford lord Lindsay etc., with consent of Joannis dom. Lindsay of Byris, Jacobi Lindsay brother german of the said Dav., and Davidis Lindsay of Balgawies (son of the late D. Walteri L. of Balgawies knight), [by which, for fulfilling a contract dated at Edinburgh, 31 May, registered 1 June 1608, and letters obligatory dated at present, he sold to Thome Fothringhame of Westir Powrie the town and lands of Kirktoun of Inveraritie, lands of Parkyet, grain mill of Inveraritie with its lands etc., lands of Unstoun, Braktillo, half part of Carrett, town and lands of Bonytoun, piece of land called the Guislandis of Inveraritie, with their woods, parks, meadows, fishings, tenants etc., advowson of the rectorie and vicarie of the parish church of Inveraritie, lands the Litill Torbrax, with moors the mures of the lands and barony of Inveraritie the Kirktoun of I. and Parkyett, lying naturally in the parish of Inveraritie, sheriffdom of Forfar; lands the Cuschetgrene (occupied by Tho. Sinclare in Unstoun), in the barony of Downy, sheriffdom of Forfar; also the superiority of the lands of Mekill Torbrax, Labothie, Newtoun and Balgirscho, and the other half of Carrett (whose properties pertained to Guthrie de Kincaldrum): To be held by the said Tho. and his male heirs of his body lawfully procreated; whom failing, Alexandro F. his brother german and heirs etc.; whom failing, Alexandro F. de Scheillhill and heirs etc.; whom failing, Thome F. son of the late Davidis F. patruelis of the said Tho. F. de P., and heirs etc.; whom failing, the said Tho. F. de Westir P. legitimate and nearer male heirs bearing the surname and arms of Fothringhame of Westir Powrie, irredeemably, of the king…

Significance/Role within the Document: The superiority of certain lands (half of Carrett) previously pertained to Guthrie de Kincaldrum. This is a reference to prior ownership by the Kincaldrum line in the chain of title.

Guthrie Research / Genealogical Value / Notes:

• Prior ownership reference: Lands whose properties pertained to Guthrie de Kincaldrum. Adds to the Kincaldrum branch’s land holdings in Forfarshire.
• Moderate value for tracking Kincaldrum properties and connections. Ties to earlier Kincaldrum entries.

Charter 2099. Notable Entry / Supporting Role

Charter 2099, 7 June 1608, Edinburgh
(RMS – Volume 6, Image 774, Page 766)

The King confirmed a charter of Gulielmi Ochterlony de eodem, [by which, for fulfilling a contract dated … May 1608, and for 2000 merks paid, he sold to Patricio Ochterlony in Bonhard, his legitimate son, and Yowphamie Maule his spouse, the lands and town of Wester Knox, with meadows, moors, tenandries (occupied by Thomam Hendersoun), in the barony of Kellie, sheriffdom of Forfar].

To be held by the said Pat. and Yowph. in conjunct infeodation, and to their heirs lawfully procreated between them; whom failing, to the heirs and assignees of the said Pat. whatsoever, of the king… Rendering rights and services according to the tenor of the said William’s infeftment of the said barony… with precept of sasine. Witnesses: Rob. Guthrie (Robert Guthrie) de Kilblathmont, Davide Ochterlony juniore burgen. de Abirbrothok, Jac. Ochterlony, Jo. Quhyt in Kellie, Pat. Lyell notario… At Kellie, 1 June 1608. Furthermore, for service… granted anew etc.

Significance/Role within the Document: Robert Guthrie de Kilblathmont is named as a witness to this land sale in the barony of Kellie.

Guthrie Research / Genealogical Value / Notes:

• Witness: Robert Guthrie of Kilblathmont (Kinblathmont variant) appearing as witness in a Forfarshire transaction. Reinforces the Kinblathmont line’s networks in Angus.
• Conjunct infeodation: Joint ownership for the couple.
• Moderate value for local connections and the Kinblathmont branch. Ties to earlier Kinblathmont entries (e.g., Charter 1731).