Guthrie Mentions in the
Register of the Great Seal of Scotland

Registrum Magni Sigilli Regum Scotorum (RMS)

Volume 9 (1634-1651)

Overview

Dense with Edinburgh legal circles and Forfarshire holdings.

Prominent: Mr. Alexander Guthrie, Common Clerk of Edinburgh; Bishop John Guthrie of Moray (major barony grant Charter 616 to him + wife Nichola Wood, sons John/Patrick/Andrew; resigned by Peter son of minister Patrick of Logiebuchan). Auchmuthie, Halcartoun, Gagie, Kincaidrum branches. Marriage alliances (Guthrie women to Donaldson, Lindsay, Ogilvy, Home, Stirling). Notaries/Writers to the Signet (Richard, Walter).

Genealogical value: Excellent for 17th c. succession, NPE possibilities, and clerical lines.

Rule over Scotland between 1634 and 1651

Two monarchs reigned over Scotland between 1634 and 1651: Charles I and his son, Charles II. 

A breakdown of this turbulent era in Scottish history:

• Charles I (1625–1649): Reigned throughout the 1630s and 1640s. His controversial religious reforms—which attempted to impose Anglican practices on the Scottish Presbyterian church—sparked the Bishops’ Wars and the Wars of the Three Kingdoms. He was eventually defeated and executed by the English Parliament in January 1649. 
• Charles II (1649–1651): Following his father’s execution, the Scottish Parliament proclaimed Charles II the new King of Scots. He was crowned at Scone on January 1, 1651. However, his reign in Scotland ended later that year when Oliver Cromwell’s forces invaded and defeated the Scottish royalist army, forcing Charles II into exile.

Following Charles II’s defeat at the Battle of Worcester in 1651, Scotland was incorporated into the English Commonwealth, beginning an interregnum that lasted until the monarchy was restored in 1660

Chronological Summary of Major Charters
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Charter Details in Chronological Order
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Charter 130. Notable Entry / Supporting Role – Moderate Value

Charter 130, 14 June 1634 (10 Car. I.), Edinburgh
(RMS – Volume 9, Images 66-67, Pages 56-57)

The King, with consent [of the Lords of Council, etc.], granted to Oliver Peiblis (Oliver Peibles), lawful eldest son of Alexander P. of Chapelhill, and Agnete Malcolme (Agnes Malcolm) his spouse, the lands of Chapelfield alias Chapelhill, lying next to the abbey of Scone, in the sheriffdom of Perth; which the said Alexander resigned, with instruments taken in the hands of Jacobus Guthrie (James Guthrie), notary public.

To be held by the said Oliver and Agnes in conjunct infeftment, and to the male heirs procreated between them; whom failing, to the legitimate and nearest heirs and assignees whatsoever of the said Oliver, heritably and irredeemably, in feu-farm.

Rendering annually 46 shillings 8 pence, with 10 pence of augmentation; and three suits at the three capital pleas at the monastery of Scone or elsewhere within the regality thereof, with presence at other courts and justiciary circuits as required; and double feu-duty on the entry of heirs; and if in default of solution for two terms in the third current, this charter shall be of no force.

Furthermore, it shall be lawful for the said feu-farmers to cast fuel, divots, and turfs in the moors where the tenants of Kincarroquhy and Balphormok cast them, with other necessary services for the sustentation of the houses and tofts of the said lands.

Witnesses as in other charters, etc. (liv. 241).

Significance/Role within the Document:

• Jacobus Guthrie (James Guthrie), notary public, is recorded as the official who took the instruments of resignation for the lands of Chapelhill (Perthshire, near Scone).
• This is a standard notarial function in the feudal transaction process, confirming the legal execution of the resignation by Alexander Peibles in favor of his son and daughter-in-law.
• Guthrie does not appear as a party, witness in the main grant, or landholder here—he serves in his professional capacity as notary.

Guthrie Research / Genealogical Value / Notes:

• Moderate value for civic/professional roles: Adds another data point to the pattern of Guthries serving as notaries public and Writers to the Signet across the RMS volumes (seen in earlier and later volumes with John, William, Richard, etc.). This reinforces occupational continuity in legal/scribal work, often in Forfarshire/Perthshire/Angus circles.
• Latinized name: Jacobus = James (English). Common in formal documents.
• Scottish legal practice: “Instruments” refer to notarial instruments (formal legal records of acts like resignations or sasines). “Conjunct infeftment” means joint heritable title for spouses. “Feu-farm” is a form of heritable tenure with annual feu-duty payments. “Suits at capital pleas” = obligation to attend head courts of the regality.
• Geographic note: Chapelhill near Scone (Perthshire) — expands Guthrie notary activity slightly beyond core Angus areas but consistent with Perth/Forfar networks.
• Cross-reference potential: Compare with other notary Guthries (e.g., Volume 11’s John and William) for possible family links via DNA or other records. Useful for understanding how Guthries facilitated land transactions even when not direct beneficiaries.

Charter 228. Notable Entry / Supporting Role – Moderate Value

Charter 228, 21 October 1634 (10 Car. I.), Hampton Court
(RMS – Volume 9, Images 103-104, Pages 93-94)

The King, as supreme judge of all persons and civil and ecclesiastical causes within Scotland, granted [this commission] to the Archbishops of St Andrews and Glasgow, George Earl of Kinnoull (Chancellor), William Earl of Morton (Treasurer), Thomas Earl of Haddington (Keeper of the Privy Seal), and a long list of other nobles, lords, bishops, and officials (including Jacob Duke of Lennox, various earls, lords, and named individuals such as Sir Thomas Hope, Sir James Carmichael, etc.), along with many ministers and doctors.

Among those named in the extensive list of commissioners and ministers is M. Hen. Guthrie (Mr. Henry Guthrie), minister at Stirling.

The commission empowers them (or any seven of them, with an archbishop or bishop present) as a Suprema Commissio (Supreme Commission) to cite and punish all persons in Scotland guilty of scandalous offenses, including receivers of Jesuits or seminary priests, auditors of masses, papists excommunicated, recusants, incestuous persons, adulterers, contemners of ecclesiastical discipline, abusers of religion or places, disturbers of divine service, blasphemers, etc., ministers, schoolmasters, college masters, and others speaking publicly against the state of the realm, the church, or acts of general synods (particularly the Synod of Perth, August 1618), and those disobeying the said acts, writers of obscene libels or pamphlets against the said acts, and printers thereof without license. They are also to receive appeals from inferior ecclesiastical judicatories.

Additionally, the King appointed Mr. William Hay as clerk of the Edinburgh commissariot for the duration of his life, with power to appoint deputies in any two provinces. (P.R. iv. 24.)

Significance/Role within the Document:

• Mr. Henry Guthrie, minister at Stirling, is named as one of the many ministers included in this broad royal Supreme Commission for ecclesiastical discipline and enforcement of conformity across Scotland.
• He is listed among a large group of clergy and officials tasked with addressing religious offenses in the post-1618 Perth Articles era.
• This is a supporting role in a high-level administrative/ecclesiastical document rather than a land or family transaction.

Guthrie Research / Genealogical Value / Notes:

• Moderate value for clerical roles: Documents another early appearance of a Henry Guthrie (minister at Stirling) in an official capacity. This may connect to later records (e.g., the Henry Guthrie who became Bishop of Dunkeld in Volume 11). Useful for tracing clerical Guthries and their involvement in royal commissions enforcing church policy.
• Latinized name: M. Hen. = Mr. Henry (Master Henry, indicating university-educated minister).
• Scottish legal/ecclesiastical practice: The Suprema Commissio was a powerful court/commission for handling ecclesiastical scandals and enforcing uniformity, especially against perceived Catholic or dissenting practices. The reference to the Synod of Perth (1618) relates to the Five Articles promoting certain Anglican-like practices in the Scottish Kirk.
• Context: This is part of Charles I’s efforts to control the Scottish church, which later contributed to tensions leading to the Covenanters.

Charter 286. Notable Entry / Supporting Role – Moderate Value

Charter 286, 16 March 1635 (10 Car. I.), Edinburgh
(RMS – Volume 9, Images 123-124, Pages 113-114)

The King, with consent [of the Lords, etc.], granted to D. Andree Fletcher (Sir Andrew Fletcher) of Inverpeffer, knight, one of the Senators of the College of Justice, and his male heirs and assignees whatsoever, the lands and barony of Balgawy, the burgh of barony of Balgawy with its liberties, the Greinemyr, mill, and loch of B., with tenants, etc.; the lands of Hiltoun de Guthrie and Langlandis, with the boigis and firth, tenants, etc., in the sheriffdom of Forfar; the lands of Ovir Turing, Nather Turing, and the pendicle Quhinniedrum; the lands of Surdo with fishings in the loch of Rescobie, etc., all in the barony of Turing, sheriffdom of Forfar; together with teind sheaves of Nether Turing, Whinniedrum, Surdo, and the barony of Balgawy in the parish of Aberlemno; and other specified lands in the parishes of Arbirlott, etc.

These lands (the barony of Turing) were resigned by the said Sir Andrew Fletcher, Sir James Oliphant of Newton, knight and baronet, and John Ogilvie (lawful son of the late Walter O., formerly in Kinnordie), among others, with instruments taken as in charter 7; the King incorporated them all into a free barony of Turing, with one sasine at the mound of T. (or other part) sufficient for all.

Rendering services: for Over Turing and subsequent lands, 2 pence; for other lands, three suits at the three head courts of the sheriffdom of Forfar, and 2 pence silver in name of blench farm; for the teinds of the parish of Aberlemno, one penny blench farm; and other specified payments to the minister of Aberlemno, etc., with provisions for taxation by the Earl of Kellie, etc. Witnesses as in other charters, etc. (liv. 61).

Significance/Role within the Document:

• The lands of Hiltoun de Guthrie (and Langlandis) are explicitly included as part of the extensive barony of Balgawy / Turing holdings being granted and newly incorporated to Sir Andrew Fletcher. This is a place-name reference within a large feudal consolidation and re-grant, confirming the location and inclusion of Hiltoun de Guthrie within broader Forfarshire estates (sheriffdom of Forfar, near Rescobie / Aberlemno area).
• No living Guthrie individual is a party here.

Guthrie Research / Genealogical Value / Notes:

• Moderate value for land/place-name studies: Reinforces the long-term recognition of Hiltoun de Guthrie (often styled with variants like Hiltoun alias Longlands / Langlandis / Pikertoun in later volumes) as a distinct holding within the historic Guthrie barony / Forfarshire network. Consistent with references in Volumes 9–11.
• Scottish legal practices: “Baronia” = barony (heritable lordship with courts and privileges). “In liberam baronium” = erected into a free barony. “Sasine” = formal legal delivery of land possession. “Blench farm” = nominal feudal duty (e.g., a penny silver). “Teind sheaves” = tithes of grain.
• Geographic context: Ties Hiltoun de Guthrie to the Turing / Balgawy / Rescobie cluster in Angus (Forfarshire), useful for mapping cadet holdings and estate boundaries.

Charter 323. Major Entry / High Value

Charter 323, 27 June 1635 (11 Car. I.), Edinburgh
(RMS – Volume 9, Images 137-138, Pages 127-128)

The King, with consent [of the Lords, etc.], confirmed the charter of Alexander Guthrie of Kincaldrum, by which, for the redemption of letters of obligation of the date of these presents, he sold to D. Joanni Blair (Sir John Blair) of Balgillo, knight, and his heirs and assignees whatsoever, without redemption, the lands and barony of Kincaldrum, viz. the dominical lands of K., Buchtihillok and the mill thereof, the lands of Loure and Muiretoun, with pendicles called Segyden, Denheid, Greinordie and Greinmyre, his halves of the lands of Carrott and Wester Mathie, the tenandries of Nevay, Eister Mathie, Kincreich, half of Wester Mathie and the quarter part of Loure, with the manor-place, in the sheriffdom of Forfar.

Reserving to David Guthrie of the same (his father), the liferent of the said half of Carrett.

To be held of the King, with precept of sasine.

Witnesses: William and Master William Blaires, servants of the said Sir John; Thomas Wichtane, notary; Master Alexander Wichtane, notary in Dundee (writer of the charter); Thomas Hunter, servant of the said Thomas W.

[Done at Dundee, 29 November 1633.] Witnesses as in other charters, etc. (liv. 78).

Significance/Role within the Document:

• Alexander Guthrie of Kincaldrum is the primary grantor/seller, disposing of the substantial barony of Kincaldrum (including dominical lands, mills, multiple pendicles, and tenandries in Forfarshire) to Sir John Blair of Balgillo in a redeemable-obligation-driven sale.
• He explicitly reserves the liferent (lifetime usufruct) of a portion (half of Carrett) to his father, David Guthrie of the same. This is a clear family land transaction involving direct father-son identification and barony-level holdings.

Guthrie Research / Genealogical Value / Notes:

• High value for main/cadet line: Strong evidence for the Guthrie of Kincaldrum branch. Confirms the father-son relationship between David Guthrie of Kincaldrum and his son Alexander Guthrie of Kincaldrum. The barony sale with liferent reservation is classic succession planning.
• Latinized/Styled names: Alexander Guthrie de Kincaldrum; David Guthrie de eodem (of the same).
• Scottish legal practices: “Vitali redditu” = liferent (right to enjoy the fruits of the land for life without ownership). Sale “pro perimpletione literarum obligationalium” = to fulfill obligations under a bond. “Dominical lands” = mains/demesne lands of the barony. Precept of sasine = order for formal possession.
• Geographic context: Kincaldrum lands in Forfarshire (Angus) — core Guthrie territory. Ties directly to earlier Kincaldrum references in prior volumes.

Charter 332. Notable Entry / Supporting Role – Low to Moderate Value

Charter 332, 6 July 1635 (11 Car. I.), Edinburgh
(RMS – Volume 9, Images 140-141, Pages 130-131)

The King, with consent [of the Lords, etc.], confirmed the charter of William, Earl of Erroll, Lord Hay and Slains, Great Constable of Scotland, by which he confirmed and anew gave to M. Patricio Dun (Mr. Patrick Dun), Doctor of Medicine and principal of the new college of Aberdeen, in liferent, and to M. Roberto Dun (Mr. Robert Dun), his lawful eldest son (son of the late Charles D., burgess of Aberdeen, brother-german of the said Patrick), and his heirs and assignees whatsoever, heritably, the town and lands of Taartie and the pendicle thereof called Deiphedder, with multures, in the parish of Logybuchane, barony of Slains, sheriffdom of Aberdeen; with power to build a mill; which the said Patrick resigned. With proviso that the said Patrick, during his lifetime, might alienate the foresaid irredeemably or under reversion without consent of the said Robert; and that the foresaid, with teinds, should be redeemable by the said Patrick during his lifetime for 4 pounds, payable in the parish church of St Nicholas of Aberdeen under warning of 8 days, or in the hands of one of the bailies, treasurer or dean of gild of the burgh of Aberdeen. Rendering to the said Earl one red rose in name of blench farm; with precept of sasine directed to James Thome, burgess of Aberdeen. Witnesses: Mr. William Johnnestoun, Doctor of Medicine, William Fraser of Faichfeild, James Hay of Muirefauld, John Hay servant of the said Earl. The charter was written by Walt. Guthrie servant of Walteri Robertsoun, scribe of the burgh of Aberdeen. At Aberdeen, 16 February 1635. Witnesses as in other charters, etc. (liv. 82).

Significance/Role within the Document:

• Walt. Guthrie (Walter Guthrie) appears as the writer/scribe of the original charter. He is identified as servant to Walter Robertson, scribe of the burgh of Aberdeen. This is a standard notarial/scribal role in the preparation of the deed; he is not a party to the land transaction.

Guthrie Research / Genealogical Value / Notes:

• Low to Moderate value for professional roles: Adds another instance of a Walter Guthrie active in a legal/scribal capacity in Aberdeen (burgh scribe’s servant). Consistent with the pattern of Guthries in notary, Writer to the Signet, and administrative roles across the RMS volumes.
• Context: Aberdeen connection may link to other northeastern Guthries (e.g., Aberdeen property owners or clergy in later volumes).
• Scottish practice: Burgh scribes/notaries handled formal charter drafting; servants often assisted in copying or execution.

Charter 344. Major Entry / High Value

Charter 344, 11 July 1635, Edinburgh
(RMS – Volume 9, Image 147, Page 137)

The King, with consent [of the Lords, etc.], granted to M. Joanni Sandielandis (Mr. John Sandilands), advocate before the Lords of Council and Session, and Katherine Purves his spouse, the sixteenth part (or rig) of the town and lands of East Barnis of Dunbar (per Thomas Home, portioner thereof, which his spouse occupies), with the onstead and garden thereof (formerly possessed by John Wood), in the lordship of Dunbar, constabulary of Haddington, sheriffdom of Edinburgh; which William Watt, portioner of East Barnes, with consent of Robert Hepburn in Lintoun, Nicolae Guthrie relict of John Watt (father of the said William) and Jasper Home of Threiplandhill her husband, resigned in favor of the said Mr. John and Katherine, as assignees of the said Thomas Home, instruments taken in the hands of Arthur Stratoun, writer to the signet, notary public.

To be held by the said Mr. John and Katherine in conjunct infeftment, and to the heirs lawfully procreated between them; whom failing, to the legitimate and nearest heirs and assignees whatsoever of the said Mr. John.

Rendering as in charter 125. Witnesses [listed numbers]. (liv. 127.)

Significance/Role within the Document:

• Nicolae Guthrie (Nicola / Nichola Guthrie), relict (widow) of John Watt and wife of Jasper Home of Threiplandhill, is explicitly named as a consenter and resigner (along with her husband and stepson William Watt) of the sixteenth part of East Barnis of Dunbar. This is a direct land resignation in a family context, transferring rights to Mr. John Sandilands and his wife.

Guthrie Research / Genealogical Value / Notes:

• Nicolae Guthrie (Nicola / Nichola Guthrie), relict (widow) of John Watt and wife of Jasper Home of Threiplandhill, is explicitly named as a consenter and resigner (along with her husband and son William Watt) of the sixteenth part of East Barnis of Dunbar. This is a direct land resignation in a family context, transferring rights to Mr. John Sandilands and his wife.
• High value for marriage alliances and family: Clear identification of Nicola Guthrie as widow of John Watt (with son William Watt) and current wife of Jasper Home of Threiplandhill. This strengthens Guthrie–Home and Guthrie–Watt connections in the East Lothian / Dunbar area and provides generational links.
• Cross-references: Matches index entries in later volumes (e.g., Volume 9) confirming Nicola as née Guthrie. Excellent for tracing female lines and remarriages.
• Scottish legal practices:
  • “Relicta” = widow. Resignation with consent of spouse for heritable rights.
  • Conjunct infeftment = joint title for husband and wife.
  • “Onstead” = steading/farm buildings.

Charter 355. Notable Entry / Supporting Role – Moderate Value

Charter 355, 18 July 1635 (11 Car. I.), Edinburgh
(RMS – Volume 9, Image 151, Page 141)

The King, with consent [of the Lords, etc.], confirmed [1] the charter of John, Bishop of Ross, by which, with consent of the dean and chapter of Ross, he confirmed and anew gave in feu-farm to Georgio Comiti de Seafort (George Earl of Seaforth), Lord Mackenzie of Kintail, and his male heirs, bearing the surname and arms of Mackenzie, and their assignees whatsoever, the lands of Balmungie and Kynnok, in the bishopric of Ross, sheriffdom of Inverness; which the said George resigned. Rendering to the said bishop for Balmungie 10 pounds 13 shillings 4 pence, 2 chalders of victual, etc. (detailed reddendo), and for Kynnok as in the Register of the Great Seal A.D. 1580–1593, charter 61; with provisions for default, duplicand on entry of heirs, and three suits at the three head courts at Canonry of Ross.

And [2] another charter of the same bishop, by which he confirmed and anew gave in feu-farm to the said George Earl of Seaforth the three quarters of the town and ecclesiastical lands of Avache, etc. (with detailed mill and multure rights).

The charter was written by Thomas Williamson, notary public. At the castle of Canonry of Ross, 11 February 1635.

Witnesses include Alex. Guthrie de Gagie (Alexander Guthrie of Gagie), among others (John Creichtoun servant of the bishop, etc.).

Significance/Role within the Document:

• Alex. Guthrie de Gagie (Alexander Guthrie of Gagie) is listed as a witness to the confirmation of these feu-farm grants involving the Bishop of Ross and the Earl of Seaforth. He appears in a supporting witness capacity in this ecclesiastical land transaction in Ross-shire/Inverness.

Guthrie Research / Genealogical Value / Notes:

• Moderate value for Gagie branch and networks: Provides evidence of Alexander Guthrie of Gagie active as a witness in 1635, consistent with the prominence of the Gagie line (later confirmed with the barony of Guthrie in Volume 11). Shows broader connections beyond Forfarshire into northern ecclesiastical circles.
• Context: Part of ongoing feudal arrangements between the Bishopric of Ross and the Mackenzie/Seaforth family.

Charter 422. Notable Entry / Supporting Role – Moderate Value

Charter 422, 28 November 1635 (11 Car. I.), Edinburgh
(RMS – Volume 9, Images 172-173, Pages 162-163)

The King, with consent [of the Lords, etc.], confirmed the charter of D. Georgii Johnnestoun (Sir George Johnstoun) of that Ilk, knight and baronet, by which, for observance of letters of disposition of the date of these presents, he granted to Thome Johnnestoun (Thomas Johnstoun) of Craig, his brother, and his heirs and assignees whatsoever, in security for relieving him as cautioner for the said Sir George, the dominical lands of Caskiben, the mill thereof, the town and lands of Inglistoun, Lochtulloch, Isackistoun and Leggattis, with the manor-place, etc., with teind sheaves included, in the parish of Monkeigie, sheriffdom of Aberdeen. To be held of the King, with clause of warrandice, excepting the right above made to Mr. Alexander Jaffray of Kingswallis, burgess of Aberdeen; with precept of sasine.

Witnesses: George Johnstoun, lawful eldest son of the said Sir George; Mr. Alex. Davidsoun, advocate in Aberdeen; George Scott his servant; Walt. Guthrie notary public (writer of the charter); Mr. Arthur and William Johnestoun, Doctors of Medicine, uncles of the said Sir George. At Aberdeen, 31 October 1635. Witnesses as in other charters, etc. (liv. 178.)

Significance/Role within the Document:

• Walt. Guthrie (Walter Guthrie), notary public, is recorded as the writer/scribe of the original charter. This is a standard notarial role in drafting and authenticating the land disposition for security purposes.

Guthrie Research / Genealogical Value / Notes:

• Moderate value for professional roles: Another appearance of a Walter Guthrie serving as notary public in Aberdeen in 1635. Consistent with the pattern of Guthries in legal/scribal positions and the earlier Walter Guthrie servant of the burgh scribe.
• Geographic note: Aberdeen connection strengthens northeastern ties.
• Scottish legal practice: Notary public acting as “scriptore carte” (writer of the deed). Cautioner = guarantor/surety in a security deed.

Charter 616. Major Entry / High Value

Charter 616, 28 November 1636 (12 Car. I.), Edinburgh
(RMS – Volume 9, Image 232, Page 222)

The King, with consent [of the Lords, etc.], granted to Joanni Episcopo Moraviensi (John Guthrie, Bishop of Moray) and Nicole Wode (Nichola Wood) his spouse, the lands and barony of Guthrie, comprehending the dominical lands of G. (formerly called the Kirktoun), with tower, manor-place, granary mill and the eill-ark, the lands of Teiltoun, the lands of Eistertoun alias Haltoun and Mylnetoun de Guthrie, with tenants etc., the advowson of the provostry and prebendary of the collegiate church of Guthrie, and common pasture in the moor of Montrewmonth (excepting the lands of Hiltoun both in property and superiority, with the property and superiority of Langlandis), in the sheriffdom of Forfar; which Petrus Guthrie (Peter Guthrie) then of that Ilk, son and heir of the late Mr. Patrick G., minister of Logiebuchane (who was the proprietor thereof), resigned on 13 September 1636.

To be held by the said John and Nichola in conjunct infeftment during their lifetimes, and to the said John and his assignees and others whomsoever in his lifetime as above disposed, whom failing, to M. Joanni Guthrie (Mr. John Guthrie) their eldest lawful son, and the male heirs of his body procreated; whom failing, to M. Patricio G. (Mr. Patrick G.) their second son, and his heirs etc.; whom failing, to Andreae G. (Andrew G.) their third son, and his heirs etc.; whom failing, to the male heirs and assignees whatsoever of the said bishop.

Rendering one penny in name of blench farm. Witnesses [listed]. (liv. 260.)

Significance/Role within the Document:

• Major land and title transaction for the core barony of Guthrie.
• Direct resignation by Peter Guthrie of that Ilk (son of the late minister Mr. Patrick Guthrie of Logiebuchane).
• Grant in conjunct infeftment to John Guthrie, Bishop of Moray, and his wife Nichola Wood.
• Detailed tail-male succession through their sons Mr. John Guthrie, Mr. Patrick G., and Andrew G. (this acquisition made John the 11th of Guthrie).

Guthrie Research / Genealogical Value / Notes:

• Very high value for main line and barony history: Pivotal charter documenting John Guthrie, Bishop of Moray’s acquisition of the historic barony of Guthrie, making him the 11th of Guthrie. Records the transfer (including Kirktoun, Teiltoun, Eistertoun/Haltoun, Mylnetoun, collegiate church patronage, etc.) with explicit family succession.
• Key family links: Connects the ministerial line (Mr. Patrick of Logiebuchane) via Peter Guthrie’s resignation to Bishop John’s immediate family (wife Nichola Wood; sons John, Patrick, Andrew).
• Scottish legal practices: Conjunct infeftment; tail-male succession; resignation for new grant.

Charter 680. Notable Entry / Supporting Role – Moderate Value

Charter 680, 20 March 1637 (12 Car. I.), Edinburgh
(RMS – Volume 9, Images 253-255, Pages 243-245)

The King, with consent [of the Lords, etc.], granted and anew gave to Margarete Scott (Margaret Scott), natural daughter of the late Walter, Earl of Buccleuch, spouse of Joannis Pringill (John Pringill), lawful eldest son of Robert P. of Stitchill, in liferent, and to the said Joanni Pringill and his male heirs procreated between him and the said Margaret, etc., various lands in the barony of Stitchill, sheriffdom of Roxburgh (detailed holdings including Cungecarle, Nether Maynes, Overtoun, etc.), with teinds, mills, etc. The King incorporated them into a free barony of Stitchill. With detailed reddendos, reservations (including liferent to Robert P. of S.), and provisions. Witnesses as in other charters, etc. (liv. 317.)

Significance/Role within the Document:

• Robert Guthrie is named as an occupier of certain lands (“Rob. Guthrie occupatas”) within the barony of Stitchill (Roxburghshire) in the historical chain of titles and occupations referenced in the grant.
• This is a supporting place/occupier reference in a large barony confirmation and incorporation for the Pringill family.

Guthrie Research / Genealogical Value / Notes:

• Moderate value for geographic spread: Records a Robert Guthrie as an occupier/tenant in the barony of Stitchill (Roxburghshire) in the 1630s. This extends Guthrie presence into the Borders, complementing other Roxburghshire references (e.g., Collistoun acquisitions).
• Context: Part of a complex family settlement and barony erection for the Pringill/Scott connection.

Charter 713. Major Entry / High Value

Charter 713, 12 June 1637 (13 Car. I.), Edinburgh
(RMS – Volume 9, Image 266, Page 256)

The King, with consent [of the Lords, etc.], granted to M. Joanni Sandilandis (Mr. John Sandilands), advocate, and Catharine Purves his spouse, the rig or sixteenth part of the town and lands of East Barnes (per Jasper Home and Nicola Guthrie his wife occupying it), in the lordship of Dunbar and constabulary of Haddington; which William Watt, portioner of East Barnes, resigned, instruments as in charter 634.

To be held by the said John and Catherine in conjunct infeftment, and to the heirs lawfully procreated between them; whom failing, to the legitimate and nearest heirs and assignees whatsoever of the said John, irredeemably, in feu-farm. Rendering as in charter 125. Witnesses as in other charters, etc. (liv. 346.)

Significance/Role within the Document:

• Nicola Guthrie (with her husband Jasper Home) is named as occupier of the relevant portion of East Barnes lands.
• This is a confirmation/grant following the resignation by William Watt, building directly on earlier transactions involving the same family.

Guthrie Research / Genealogical Value / Notes:

• High value for marriage alliances: Reinforces Nicola Guthrie as wife of Jasper Home of Threiplandhill and her involvement (as occupier/consenter) in East Barnes of Dunbar lands. Links back to Charter 344 and Volume 9 index entries.
• Family connections: Continues the documented Guthrie–Home–Watt network in East Lothian.
• Scottish legal practices: Conjunct infeftment; feu-farm tenure.

Charter 790. Major Entry / High Value

Charter 790, 16 January 1638 (13 Car. I.), Dalkeith
(RMS – Volume 9, Images 294-295, Pages 282-283)

The King, with consent [of the Lords, etc.], granted to Thome Fothringhame senior of Powrie and Margarete Gibsoun his spouse in liferent, and to Thome Fothringhame their eldest lawful son in fee, various lands including Haltoun de Inverraritie, Kirktoun de Inverraritie, etc., in the barony of Inverraritie, sheriffdom of Forfar; and also to the said Thomas senior in liferent and Thomas junior in fee, the lands and barony of Brichitie, etc. (extensive holdings with mills, fishings, tenandries, advowson of the rectory and vicarage of Inverraritie, etc.).

Among the historical pertinents noted: half of Carret [formerly pertaining to David de Craufuirde, knight] ad Davidem Guthrie de Kincaldrum (to David Guthrie of Kincaldrum).

With detailed reddendos, services, ward, etc. Witnesses as in other charters, etc. (liv. 40.)

Significance/Role within the Document:

• David Guthrie de Kincaldrum is referenced in the historical title chain for half of Carret lands within the large Fothringhame barony grant.
• This is a supporting but important reference tying Kincaldrum holdings to the Inverraritie/Brichitie estates.

Guthrie Research / Genealogical Value / Notes:

• High value for Kincaldrum line: Confirms ongoing association of David Guthrie of Kincaldrum with the Carret lands (half) in Forfarshire. Builds on earlier Kincaldrum charters and shows continuity of this cadet branch’s land interests.
• Context: Part of a major multi-barony confirmation to the Fothringhame family.

Charter 851. Notable Entry / Supporting Role – Moderate Value

Charter 851, 31 July 1638 (14 Car. I.), Edinburgh
(RMS – Volume 9, Image 324, Page 310)

The King, with consent [of the Lords, etc.], confirmed the charter of Mr. James Drummond, minister of the Word of God at the church of Lundieff and chancellor of Dunkeld, by which, with consent of Alexander, Bishop of Dunkeld, the dean and chapter, he granted and anew gave in feu-farm to William Tyrie of Drumkilbo and his male heirs and assignees whatsoever, the towns and lands of Wester and Middill Gormokis with mill and common pasturage, in the barony of Dunkeldin, sheriffdom of Perth; with teinds, etc. (which David Hering of Wester Drimmie resigned). Rendering to the said chancellor 10 pounds plus detailed victual, capons, etc.; with suits, duplicand, etc. The charter was written by Patrick Robertson, notary public. At Wester Gormok and Dunkeld, 30 January and 9 June 1629. Witnesses as in other charters, etc. (lvi. 43.)

Significance/Role within the Document:

• Jo. Guthrie (John Guthrie), lawful son of the late John G., portioner of Kirktoun de Blair, is listed as a witness.
• This is a supporting witness role in a feu-farm confirmation involving ecclesiastical lands in Perthshire.

Guthrie Research / Genealogical Value / Notes:

• Moderate value for Kirktoun de Blair line: Records John Guthrie, son of the late John Guthrie (portioner of Kirktoun de Blair). This adds to the family presence in the Blair / Gowrie area and provides a generational link.
• Context: Witness in a Dunkeld chapter land transaction.

Charter 949. Notable Entry / Supporting Role – Moderate Value

Charter 949, 22 January 1640 (15 Car. I.), Holyroodhouse
(RMS – Volume 9, Image 362, Page 348)

The King, with consent [of the Lords, etc.], confirmed the charter of Alexander Tullidaff of Mostoun, by which he granted to Elizabeth Forbes his spouse, her heirs and assignees whatsoever, irredeemably, the town and lands of Mostoun, with multures, tenants etc., in the barony of Tullidaff, sheriffdom of Aberdeen. To be held of The King (by ward service); with precept of sasine directed to Thomas Mitchell in Carnefechill.

Witnesses: Joanne Ingrahame, substitute scribe of the burgh of Aberdeen (writer of the charter); Walt. Guthrie notary public. At Aberdeen, 31 January 1639. Witnesses as in other charters, etc. (lvi. 124.)

Significance/Role within the Document:

• Walt. Guthrie (Walter Guthrie), notary public, is listed as a witness (alongside the writer of the charter).
• Standard supporting notarial/witness role in a spousal land grant confirmation.

Guthrie Research / Genealogical Value / Notes:

• Moderate value for professional roles: Another documented appearance of Walter Guthrie as notary public in Aberdeen (1639/1640). Reinforces the pattern of Guthries in legal/scribal positions in the northeast.

Charter 954. Notable Entry / Supporting Role – Moderate Value

Charter 954, 22 January 1640 (15 Car. I.), Holyroodhouse
(RMS – Volume 9, Image ~364 / sequential, Page 349)

The King, with consent [of the Lords, etc.], granted to Helene and Margarete Smyth (Helen and Margaret Smyth), two of the three daughters and portioner heirs of the late Christine Meiklejohn, relict of Thomas Hodge, merchant burgess of Edinburgh (and to George Fischer, merchant, spouse of the said Helen for his interest), equally between them and their heirs and assignees whatsoever (under legal reversion), the lands of Winkstoun (occupied by Alex. and Pat. Leidbutters, brothers-german), in the parish and sheriffdom of Peebles; and a tenement at the upper end of the superior arch of the burgh of Edinburgh on the east part (between the lands of John Gairdyne and Alex. Reid, merchants, and Samuelis Guthrie tinctoris [Samuel Guthrie, dyer]); which had belonged to Alexander Noble, son and heir of the late Alexander N., merchant burgess of Edinburgh. With appreciation details from 2 April 1634, etc. Witnesses as in other charters, etc. (P.R. iv. 227.)

Significance/Role within the Document:

• Samuel Guthrie, dyer (tinctor), is named as an occupier/tenant of part of a tenement in the burgh of Edinburgh (east side, near other merchants).
• This is a supporting occupier reference in a heritable grant to portioners with reversion.

Guthrie Research / Genealogical Value / Notes:

• Moderate value for urban/occupational presence: Records Samuel Guthrie, dyer, as a tenant in Edinburgh in 1640. This adds evidence of Guthries in trades and urban settings (Edinburgh burgh), complementing notary/clerical roles.

Charter 1004. Major Entry / High Value

Charter 1004, 8 October 1640 (17 Car. I), Holyroodhouse
(RMS – Volume 9, Image 381, Page 367)

The King, with consent [of the Lords, etc.], confirmed and anew gave to Patricio Guthrie (Patrick Guthrie) of Auchmuthie, his heirs and assignees whatsoever, the lands of Auchmuthie, in the lordship and barony and regality of Aberbrothok, sheriffdom of Forfar; the lands of Newtoun de Aberbrothok and the half of the town and lands of Bruntoun, with their teind sheaves included (which were never wont to be separated from the stock), in the said regality and sheriffdom; which the said Patrick resigned.

To be held in feu-farm. Rendering as in the Register of the Great Seal A.D. 1593–1608, charter 1731. Witnesses as in other charters, etc. (lvii. 59.)

Significance/Role within the Document:

• Patrick Guthrie of Auchmuthie is the primary grantee/recipient of the lands of Auchmuthie, Newtoun de Aberbrothok, and half of Bruntoun in the regality of Arbroath.
• He personally resigned the lands for this new confirmation and feu-farm grant.

Guthrie Research / Genealogical Value / Notes:

• High value for Auchmuthie cadet line: Direct confirmation of Patrick Guthrie of Auchmuthie’s heritable rights to core family lands in the Arbroath regality (Forfarshire). This is a key continuity document linking to later Volume 9–10 Auchmuthie entries (including family provisions for his daughters).
• Scottish legal practices: Resignation for new infeftment; feu-farm tenure.

Charter 1177. Major Entry / High Value

Charter 1177, 18 July 1642 (18 Car. I.), Edinburgh
(RMS – Volume 9, Images 454-455, Pages 440-441)

The King, with consent [of the Lords, etc.], confirmed the charter of the late Sir Henry Lindsay of Carrestoun, knight (later Earl of Crawford), and Sir John Lindsay of Baith, knight, his eldest lawful son, by which, with consent of the late David, Earl of Crawford, etc., they sold to Alexander Gordon (for fulfillment of obligations) the mill of Downie, etc. (detailed lands in the barony of Downie, Forfarshire).

Among the witnesses and related parties: Jeanne Guthrie spouse of Alexander Lindsay de Pittarlie (Jeanna Guthrie, wife of Alexander Lindsay of Pittarlie); and Francisco Guthrie (Francis Guthrie), son of William Guthrie of Gagie.

Further provisions for the lands of Hawthornden, etc. Witnesses as in other charters, etc. (lvii. 48.)

Significance/Role within the Document:

• Jeanne Guthrie is named as spouse of Alexander Lindsay de Pittarlie in the context of the transaction.
• Francis Guthrie (son of William Guthrie of Gagie) appears in witness/related capacity.
• This is part of a large land sale confirmation involving Crawford/Lindsay family obligations.

Guthrie Research / Genealogical Value / Notes:

• High value for marriage alliances and Gagie line: Confirms Jeanna Guthrie as wife of Alexander Lindsay of Pittarlie (marriage alliance). Also references Francis Guthrie, son of William of Gagie, strengthening the Gagie cadet branch.
• Cross-references: Aligns with Volume 9 index entries on Guthrie–Lindsay marriages.

Charter 1235. Notable Entry / Supporting Role – Moderate Value

Charter 1235, 29 September 1642 (18 Car. I.), Edinburgh
(RMS – Volume 9, Images 479-480, Pages 461-462)

The King, with consent [of the Lords, etc.], granted to M. Georgio Gibsoun (Mr. George Gibsoun), lawful youngest son of the late Alexander G. of Durie, knight, and Alisone Greive his spouse in conjunct infeftment, and to the said George and his heirs and assignees whatsoever, irredeemably, the lands of Balhoufflie, with manor-place, mill, tenants etc., in the sheriffdom of Fife; which John, Lord Sinclair of Ravenscraig, with consent of Dame Marie Weymes his spouse and David Lundie of Conland, resigned, instruments taken in the hands of Ricardi Guthrie (Richard Guthrie), notary public. Witnesses as in other charters, etc. (lvii. 133.)

Significance/Role within the Document:

• Richard Guthrie, notary public, is recorded as the official who took the instruments of resignation for the lands of Balhoufflie.
• Standard supporting notarial role in the feudal transaction.

Guthrie Research / Genealogical Value / Notes:

• Moderate value for professional roles: Documents Richard Guthrie acting as notary public in 1642. Consistent with the pattern of Guthries in legal/scribal positions (multiple Richards appear in Volume 9 indices as Writers to the Signet/notaries).

Charter 1403. Notable Entry / Supporting Role – Moderate Value

Charter 1403, 31 July 1643 (19 Car. I.), Edinburgh
(RMS – Volume 9, Images 540-543, Pages 522-525)

The King, with consent [of the Lords, etc.], granted and anew gave to the ministers, seniors, and deacons of the parish church of Auld-Sant-Machar, and their successors, various annual rents and other items that had belonged to the chaplains of the choir of the cathedral church of Aberdeen (detailed list of properties, teinds, rents, and holdings in and around Aberdeen, including tenements, crofts, mansions, mills, etc.).

The charter includes a long list of former owners and adjoining holdings. Among those named in the context of owners/heirs: Hercules Guthrie and Gilbert Guthrie (in Aberdeen).

Significance/Role within the Document:

• Hercules Guthrie and Gilbert Guthrie appear in the detailed list of former owners or heirs of properties contributing to the annual rents granted to the church.
• This is a supporting reference in a large endowment/charitable grant to the parish church of Old Machar, Aberdeen.

Guthrie Research / Genealogical Value / Notes:

• Moderate value for Aberdeen presence: Records Hercules Guthrie and Gilbert Guthrie in Aberdeen in connection with property holdings/rents. This adds to the evidence of Guthries in the Aberdeen area (urban/trade/landowning roles) in the 1640s.
• Context: Part of post-Reformation church endowment using former chaplaincy lands.

Charter 1427. Major Entry / High Value

Charter 1427, 7 August 1643 (19 Car. I.), Edinburgh
(RMS – Volume 9, Image 555, Page 537)

The King, with consent [of the Lords, etc.], granted and anew gave to M. Willelmo Hay (Mr. William Hay), one of the ordinary clerks of Council and Session, his heirs and assignees whatsoever, irredeemably, 4 librates of lands of ancient extent of Friercars, with fishings and the mill called Graingmylne, in the parish of Dunscoir, sheriffdom of Drumfreis; with astricted multures of 36 librates of lands of ancient extent of Dalgoner, etc. (long list of lands in the parish of Drumfreis); all formerly pertaining to the abbey of Melros; with services, etc.

These lands M. Alexander Guthrie, common clerk of the burgh of Edinburgh, resigned, instruments as in charter 188. The King willed that one sasine at Friercars be sufficient for all. Rendering as in charter 1745 of the preceding tome. Witnesses as in other charters, etc. (lvii. 294.)

Significance/Role within the Document:

• M. Alexander Guthrie, Common Clerk of the burgh of Edinburgh, is the resigner of the extensive lands (Friercars and many others in Drumfreis) now granted to Mr. William Hay.
• This is a major resignation leading to a new heritable grant.

Guthrie Research / Genealogical Value / Notes:

• High value for Edinburgh clerical/office-holding line: Documents Mr. Alexander Guthrie, Common Clerk of Edinburgh, actively resigning significant lands. This matches Volume 9 index entries for his tenure (1623–1643) and strengthens the record of prominent Guthrie legal/administrative roles in the capital.

Charter 1429. Major Entry / High Value

Charter 1429, 7 August 1643 (19 Car. I.), Edinburgh
(RMS – Volume 9, Images 556-557, Pages 538-539)

The King, with consent [of the Lords, etc.], granted and anew gave in feu-farm to Captain Joanni Ogilwy (John Ogilvy), brother-german of James Ogilvy of Schannallie, and Catharine Lyall his spouse in conjunct infeftment, and to the male heirs procreated between them, etc., various lands including the eastern half of the town and lands of Baldovie, pendicle called Auchmudliefauldes, etc., in the barony of Kinguldrum, lordship and regality of Aberbrothok, sheriffdom of Forfar (detailed holdings with mills, teinds, etc.).

These lands (along with others) were resigned by the said Francis Ogilvy, John Irons, etc., with consent of Margarete Guthrie (Margaret Guthrie), spouse of the said Francis, on 31 July 1643. The King ratified prior charters and made provisions for sasine, reddendos, etc. Witnesses as in other charters, etc. (lvii. 300.)

Significance/Role within the Document:

• Margarete Guthrie (Margaret Guthrie), spouse of Francis Ogilvy (of Newgrange), is named as consenter in the resignation of lands in the barony of Kinguldrum.
• This is a direct involvement in a family land transaction via marriage.

Guthrie Research / Genealogical Value / Notes:

• High value for marriage alliances: Confirms Margaret Guthrie as wife of Francis (or James) Ogilvy of Newgrange. This strengthens the Guthrie–Ogilvy connection and ties to Volume 9 index entries.
• Context: Part of larger Ogilvy family land arrangements in the Aberbrothok regality.

Charter 1430. Major Entry / High Value

Charter 1430, 7 August 1643 (19 Car. I.), Edinburgh
(RMS – Volume 9, Image 557, Page 539)

The King, with consent [of the Lords, etc.], granted and anew gave to Henrico Guthrie (Henry Guthrie) of Halcartoun, his heirs and assignees whatsoever, the western half or schaddow half of Mylnetoun de Connane, with half of the mill thereof, and teind sheaves of the said lands (per the late John Buock, portioner, and the late Jonet Auchinleck his spouse).

The lands were resigned by Peter Buock, nephew and heir of the said John, with consent of Margaret Quhytlaw, daughter of Patrick Q., on 31 July 1643.

Further provisions reference a 1641 contract involving Jo. Guthrie (John Guthrie), lawful son of Mr. David G., burgess of Aberbrothok, and assignment by the said John with consent of Mr. Henry G. (his brother). The King willed that the said Henry have retention of the feu-farm until satisfied, etc. Witnesses as in other charters, etc. (lvii. 301.)

Significance/Role within the Document:

• Henry Guthrie of Halcartoun is the primary grantee of the western half of Mylnetoun de Connane and half mill.
• References his brother John Guthrie (son of Mr. David G. of Aberbrothok) in the prior contract and assignment.

Guthrie Research / Genealogical Value / Notes:

• High value for Halcartoun cadet line: Direct grant to Henry Guthrie of Halcartoun. Confirms sibling relationship with John Guthrie (son of Mr. David Guthrie of Arbroath). Strong continuity for this branch in Forfarshire.

Charter 1461. Notable Entry / Supporting Role – Moderate Value

Charter 1461, 20 November 1643 (19 Car. I.), Edinburgh
(RMS – Volume 9, Images 570-571, Pages 552-553)

The King, with consent [of the Lords, etc.], confirmed the charter of the late John Gordon of Hiltoun, by which, with consent of John Gordon of Buckie his father, for fulfillment of a contract, he granted to Jacobo Gordon (James Gordon) in Dumbennan, bailie of Huntlie, and his heirs and assignees (redeemable for 5000 merks), 10 bovates of the town and lands of Chapeltoun de Essilmont (occupied by Alex. Moir), in the parish of Ellon, sheriffdom of Aberdeen. Rendering 40 shillings feu-farm to the said John G. of H. With precept of sasine.

The charter was written by Walt. Guthrie (Walter Guthrie), notary public. At Aberdeen, 21 June 1636. Witnesses as in other charters, etc. (lvii. 363.)

Significance/Role within the Document:

• Walter Guthrie, notary public, is recorded as the writer of the original charter.
• Standard supporting notarial role in a redeemable land grant.

Guthrie Research / Genealogical Value / Notes:

• Moderate value for professional roles: Another appearance of Walter Guthrie as notary public (Aberdeen, 1636/1643 context). Adds to the consistent pattern of Guthries in legal/scribal work.

Charter 1469. Notable Entry / Supporting Role – Moderate Value

Charter 1469, 28 November 1643 (19 Car. I.), Edinburgh
(RMS – Volume 9, Image 573, Page 555)

The King, with consent [of the Lords, etc.], confirmed the charter of the late Sir Robert Spottiswood of Dunypace, knight, by which, for fulfillment of a contract dated 12 July 1642 and for 100,000 merks paid, he sold to Mr. Joanni Cant of Lawriestoun and his heirs and assignees whatsoever, the lands and barony of Pentland, etc. (as in charter 575), with manor-places, coals, tenants, etc. Rendering 303 merks to the said Robert; without duplicand on entry of heirs; with precept of sasine; redeemable for 100,000 merks.

Witnesses include M. Alexandro Guthrie (Mr. Alexander Guthrie), Common Clerk of the burgh of Edinburgh, among others. The charter was written as in charter 1070. At Edinburgh, 23 July 1642. Witnesses as in other charters, etc. (lvii. 333.)

Significance/Role within the Document:

• Mr. Alexander Guthrie, Common Clerk of the burgh of Edinburgh, is listed as a witness to the confirmation of this large barony sale.
• Supporting witness role tied to his official position.

Guthrie Research / Genealogical Value / Notes:

• Moderate to High value for office-holding: Reinforces Mr. Alexander Guthrie’s role as Common Clerk of Edinburgh (consistent with his tenure 1623–1643 per indices). Shows him actively involved as witness in significant land transactions.

Charter 1533. Major Entry / High Value

Charter 1533, 1 March 1644 (19 Car. I.), Edinburgh
(RMS – Volume 9, Image 601, Page 583)

The King, with consent [of the Lords, etc.], granted and anew gave to Jeanne Guthrie (Jeanna Guthrie), relict of Robert Stirling of Letter, her heirs and assignees whatsoever, 3 merks of lands of the Meikle and Little Coklex, with the Waird-medow, in the parish of Ur, stewartry of Kirkcudbryght; which John Maxwell of Drumcolterane and Margaret Stirling his spouse resigned. Witnesses as in other charters, etc. (lvii. 395.)

Significance/Role within the Document:

• Jeanne Guthrie, widow of Robert Stirling of Letter, is the primary grantee of the lands of Meikle and Little Coklex with Waird-medow in Kirkcudbright.
• Direct heritable grant following resignation by the Stirling/Maxwell parties.

Guthrie Research / Genealogical Value / Notes:

• High value for marriage alliances and widow holdings: Confirms Jeanna Guthrie as relict (widow) of Robert Stirling of Letter and her acquisition of lands in Galloway (Kirkcudbright). Matches Volume 9 index entries and strengthens the Guthrie–Stirling connection.

Charter 1639. Major Entry / High Value

Charter 1639, 18 March 1646 (21 Car. I.), Edinburgh
(RMS – Volume 9, Image 638, Page 620)

The King, with consent [of the Lords, etc.], confirmed the charter of David Clephane of Carslogie, by which, for fulfillment of a matrimonial contract between himself and Georgium Clephane his lawful eldest son, and Mariotam Duncane (Mariota Duncan), lawful daughter of the late Mr. Henry D., minister of Murros, with consent of Jonete Sibbald (her mother) and Davidis Guthrie de eodem (David Guthrie of the same), from the other parties, dated at Dundee, 11 August 1636, he granted to the said George and his male heirs procreated with the said Mariota, etc., the lands of Carslogie, Hiltoun, and Sunybreais, with tower, in the sheriffdom of Fife; and also to the said Mariota in liferent. With detailed reddendos, reservations (including liferent to Beatrice Barclay, Lady of Carslogie), and provisions. Witnesses as listed. At Couper, 20 August 1636. Witnesses as in other charters, etc. (lvii. 524.)

Significance/Role within the Document:

• David Guthrie de eodem (David Guthrie of that Ilk) is named as a consenter/party in the matrimonial contract and land grant to George Clephane and Mariota Duncan.
• This is a direct involvement in a marriage settlement for lands in Fife.

Guthrie Research / Genealogical Value / Notes:

• High value for main line and alliances: Records David Guthrie of that Ilk participating in a Clephane/Duncan marriage contract and land provision. Strengthens connections between the main Guthrie line and Fife families in the 1630s–1640s.

Charter 1792. Major Entry / High Value

Charter 1792, 21 June 1647 (23 Car. I.), Edinburgh
(RMS – Volume 9, Images 687-688, Pages 669-670)

The King, with consent [of the Lords, etc.], granted to D. Gulielmo Scott (Sir William Scott) of Clerkingtoun, knight, one of the clerks of Council and Session, in liferent, and to Joanni Scott his lawful eldest son (procreated with Dame Barbara Dalmahoy, his then spouse), and his male heirs, etc., the lands of Killeith alias Kendeleith, with manor-place and mills, in the barony of Kirklistoun, regality of St Andrews, sheriffdom of Linlithgow; which Gilbert Kirkwood of Pilrig resigned on 14 June 1647.

The King also ratified prior charters, including one by the late Gilbert Kirkwood with consent of Margarete Guthrie his spouse and M. Alexandro Guthrie Common Clerk of the burgh of Edinburgh. Further ratifications and provisions for sasine, reddendos (detailed victual, money, capons, etc.), and powers. Witnesses as in other charters, etc. (lviii. 69.)

Significance/Role within the Document:

• Margarete Guthrie, spouse of the late Gilbert Kirkwood, is named as consenter in a prior charter ratified here.
• M. Alexander Guthrie, Common Clerk of the burgh of Edinburgh, is also named as a consenter in the same prior charter.
• This is part of a chain of ratifications for lands in Kirklistoun.

Guthrie Research / Genealogical Value / Notes:

• High value for marriage alliances and office-holding: Confirms Margaret Guthrie as wife of Gilbert Kirkwood. Reinforces Mr. Alexander Guthrie’s role as Common Clerk of Edinburgh. Matches Volume 9 index entries for both.

Charter 1937. Notable Entry / Supporting Role – Moderate Value

Charter 1937, 1 March 1648 (23 Car. I.), Edinburgh
(RMS – Volume 9, Image 738, Page 720)

The King, with consent [of the Lords, etc.], confirmed the charter of Alexander Jardine of Aplegirth, by which, for fulfillment of a contract dated 8 July 1647, he sold to Jacobo Steill, indweller in Bririelhill, and his heirs and assignees (redeemable for 5000 merks etc.), 30 solidates of the lands of Bririelhill, etc. (detailed holdings in the parish of Apilgirth and stewartry of Annandale), with teinds. To be held of The King, with precept of sasine.

Witnesses: Alex. Lawder, indweller at Westport; Ric. Guthrie (Richard Guthrie), Writer to the King’s Signet; George Ogill, scribe in Edinburgh (writer of the charter). At Edinburgh, 12 July 1647. Witnesses as in other charters, etc. (lviii. 122.)

Significance/Role within the Document:

• Richard Guthrie, Writer to the King’s Signet (scriba signeto regio), is listed as a witness.
• Supporting witness role in a redeemable land sale.

Guthrie Research / Genealogical Value / Notes:

• Moderate value for professional roles: Documents Richard Guthrie as Writer to the King’s Signet in 1647/1648. Matches Volume 9 index entries for his legal activities (including apprising work).

Charter 1949. Major Entry / High Value

Charter 1949, 1 March 1648 (23 Car. I.), Edinburgh
(RMS – Volume 9, Image 744, Page 726)

The King, with consent [of the Lords, etc.], granted to Jacobo Peirsoun (James Peirson) of Balmadies and his heirs and assignees (under legal reversion), the lands and barony of Pitnamoone, the mill and mill-lands of Kincardin, Stanriehauche, Reidhauche, and Dronamyre, in the sheriffdom of Kincardin; with rectorial and vicarage teinds; which had belonged to the heirs/portioners of the late Mr. Alexander Keith of Over Dysert (including Domine Margarete Guthrie spouse of James Ogilvie of Newgrange, and Francis and John Ogilvies their sons, among other portioners). The lands were apprised on 1 April 1647 at the instance of Mr. Robert Nairne senior for debts. Witnesses as listed. (P.R. v. 62.)

Significance/Role within the Document:

• Margaret Guthrie, spouse of James Ogilvie of Newgrange, is named as one of the portioners/heirs involved in the apprised lands now granted to James Peirson.
• This is part of a debt-driven apprising and transfer of the barony of Pitnamoone.

Guthrie Research / Genealogical Value / Notes:

• High value for marriage alliances: Reinforces Margaret Guthrie as wife of James Ogilvie of Newgrange and mother of Francis and John Ogilvie. Ties directly to earlier Volume 9 entries (e.g., Charter 1429).
• Context: Illustrates how family land interests were affected by debt and apprising in the 1640s.

Charter 1970. Notable Entry / Supporting Role – Moderate Value

Charter 1970, 16 June 1648 (24 Car. I.), Edinburgh
(RMS – Volume 9, Images 750-751, Pages 732-733)

The King, with consent [of the Lords, etc.], granted and anew gave to Colonel D. Francisco Ruthven, his male heirs and assignees whatsoever, the lands of Cars with manor-place, the lands of Mylntoun de Rescobie with mill, the Wardlands and Serjantlands, with fishing on the loch of Rescobie, in the barony of Rescobie, regality of St Andrews, sheriffdom of Forfar; also various other lands including West Cottoun de Cars alias M’Kieshill, Parkyett, Wardmilne, Carsburne, Clochtow, the barony of Turin (including the barony of Balgawye), etc.

The grant specifically includes Hiltoun de Guthrie and Langlands, with pendicle of Hiltoun de Guthrie called Pykertoun, with bogs and firths, etc. (all as specially bounded in a prior charter by James VI to Walter Lindsay).

The King incorporated them into a free barony of Cars, with detailed reddendos (including for Mylntoun de Rescobie, etc.) and provisions. Witnesses as in other charters, etc. (lviii. 132.)

Significance/Role within the Document:

• The barony grant explicitly includes the lands of Hiltoun de Guthrie (with pendicle Pykertoun) and Langlands.
• This is a supporting place-name reference in a major multi-barony confirmation to Colonel Francis Ruthven.

Guthrie Research / Genealogical Value / Notes:

• Moderate to High value for place holdings: Confirms the inclusion of Hiltoun de Guthrie alias Pykertoun (with bogs and firths) within the barony of Rescobie/Turin complex. Reinforces the historic core Guthrie lands in Forfarshire and their integration into larger feudal grants.

Charter 2009. Notable Entry / Supporting Role – Moderate Value

Charter 2009, 20 March 1649 (1 Car. II.), Edinburgh
(RMS – Volume 9, Image 779, Page 761)

The King, with consent [of the Lords, etc.], granted to M. Joanni Nairne (Mr. John Nairne), advocate, his heirs and assignees (under legal reversion), the lands of Hill vulgo Curriehill, with manor-place, fortalice and mills, in the parish of Currie, barony of Baldroche (Balerno), sheriffdom of Edinburgh; which had belonged to Jacob Winrahame of Curriehill; and which were apprised on 23 August 1648 (at the instance of the said John, for himself and as assignee of Ricardi Guthrie (Richard Guthrie), Writer to the Signet) for 4444 pounds and 222 pounds 4 shillings for the sheriff’s fee of John Hairt, messenger. Witnesses as in other charters, etc. (P.R. v. 88.)

Significance/Role within the Document:

• Richard Guthrie, Writer to the Signet, is named as the original creditor/assignor in the apprising leading to this grant.
• Supporting role in a debt recovery/apprising process.

Guthrie Research / Genealogical Value / Notes:

• Moderate value for professional/legal activity: Documents Richard Guthrie, Writer to the Signet, as a creditor in an apprising of Curriehill lands (1648/1649). Consistent with his legal career and Volume 9 index entries.