Calendar of Documents
Relating to the Mullikine/Amuliganes
1600-1629
[365] John Amuligane, burgess of Dumfries
February 14, 1600: [Dumfries] Testament testamentar of Mabie Kirkpatrick relict of Herbert Ramsay burgess of Dumfries who died on February 18, 1600 and given up by her son Herbert Ramsay burgess of Dumfries and Roger McKnight burgess of Edinburgh, her son in law as her executors under testament at Dumfries on February 14, 1600. There is the usual inventory followed by her legacies. To her executor Herbert Ramsay she leaves 100 merks to be employed in housing of the tenement in Lochmabengate wadset to John Amuligane for that sum. She discharges the said John Amuligane of all comptis.
Registered in the Commissariot Court of Edinburgh on June 26, 1600.
[Edinburgh Commissariot (ELD), R. C. Reid, Vol. 160, p. 79]
[366] Johnne Mullekin in Auchmillan
Circa 1600: [Mauchline] Rental of Kirklands in the Exchequer Records for the lands of Auchmillan. The 6s. 8d land of Auchmilling with the pertinents lying as said is Set to Johnne Mullekin there in live rent and to Johnne Mullekin his sone heritable for 10s. 2d. (mistakenly given as 2s. 10d). And paying the double to the abbot and simple to the convent at the entry of ilk air containing the hail remnant restrictions contained in the (original) charter.
[Exchequer Rolls (NAS) E.49/4]
[367] Alexander Mulligane, burgess of Dumfries
May 20, 1600: [Dumfries] Testament testamentar of John Kirkpatrick merchant burgess of Dumfries who died on May 22, 1600, and given up by himself on May 20, 1600, and by Agnes McGown his relict and William McGown his brother-in-law and John Henderson, burgess of Edinburgh. There is the usual inventory of crops and stock, followed by debts owed to the defunct. The defunct owed sums to a number of people including David Harkness, John Henderson, chopman traveller in England, John Henderson in Edinburgh and Alexander Amuligane. The testament was witnessed by Alexander Mulligane, Robert Edgar, Thomas Maxwell at Port, all burgesses of Dumfries, and Philip Kirkpatrick, officer.
Registered in the Commissariot Court of Edinburgh on November 8, 1600.
[Edinburgh Commissariot (ELD), R. C. Reid, Vol. 160, p. 76]
[369] John Mullikyne, burgess of Dumfries
December 24, 1601: [Dumfries] Action by the Lords of Council against Gilbert Brown, sometime abbot of Newabbey, and Mr. John Hamilton, having divers times been resetted for hearing and saying of the mass, baptising bairns, and enticing many ignorant and simple people by drawing them away from the new religion in the burgh of Dumfries, and various other places, the Council charges certain inhabitants of Dumfries, under pain of rebellion, to appear upon January 14, 1602, next to bear witness in the said matter. There follows a list of persons, including, John McGhie in Dumfries, Edward Maxwell in Hills, John Bryce, elder, John Asloan of Garloch, John Gibson, flesher in Dumfries, Edward Crawford and Herbert Wilson of the Kirk, James Aitken, weaver, John Mullikyne, burgess there, Adam Walker, there, John Newbie, Francis Irving, Robert Edgar and Johne Schortrig.
[Register of the Privy Council of Scotland 1599-1604, Vol. VI, p. 326]
[371] James, Thomas, John, Robert & Marion Amuligan of Blackmyre
August 10, 1602: [New Cummock, Ayrshire] Instrument of Sasine in favour of George Dunbar and Marion Amuligan, his future wife by John Dunbar of Knockschinnoch of the 2 merkland of the 40s. land of Pencloe and the one merkland of Over Park in the barony of Cumnock. On a marriage contract dated July 31, 1602, between John Dunbar and George his son and heir apparent on the one part and Margaret McMath, relict of the deceased John Amuligane of Blakmyre, James Amuligane of Blakmyre, Thomas, John and Robert Amiligane, his brothers, and Mariot Amiligane, his sister, on the other part. Witnesses of precept include Hugh Dunbar in Knockschinnoch.
[Ayrshire Register of Sasines (NAS), Sept. 18, 1602, RS11/2/22]
[372] Peter & Johnne Mullikenis in Glengar
October 18, 1602: [Penpont] Complaint to the Lords of Council at Holyrood House by Johnne Maitland of Auchengassel against Sir James Douglas of Drumlanrig that in June 1600, Douglas came to the complainer’s land of Glengar at night, apprehended two of his men, Peter Muligane and Johnne Muligane, “spoilized their whole goods, worth £1000, and hangit thameselffis by all ordour of law; and, althocht he hes producit before his Majestie and Lordis of his Secrete Counsale ane extractit process quhairby it wald appeir that he had execute thame by the law, yit the samyn is fals and feinyeit, as the court buik of his regalitie will cleirlie testifie,” the complainer being ready to prove that the subscriber of the said extract, at the time of the execution of the said persons, had been in Edinburgh.
[Register of the Privy Council of Scotland 1599-1604, Vol. VI, p. 473]
[373] Peter & Johnne Mullikenis in Glengar
November 16, 1602: [Penpont] Act of direction by Lords of Council to Sir James Douglas of Drumlanrig to present this day Homer Maxwell, clerk of his court, together with the process of conviction led against the late Peter and Johnne Mullikenis, Johnne Maitland of Auchengassel’s men, for the better clearing of Maitland’s allegation that the said laird of Drumlanrig “pat thame to the knowledge of ane assyse and causit execute thame to the deid efter that they acquitit and clengeit of the haill pointis of dittay gevin in aganis thame”, Sir James, appearing by James Howy, his procurator, now presents the said clerk and the said process. Whereupon, the said process having been considered, and the said Homer, as also Archibald Menzies of Enoch, chancellor of the assize, having been examined, the Lord assoilize the defenders, because the process bears that the said persons were convicted of the stealing of 13 sheep from Johnne McMath, younger, and James Parker, elder, furth of Drumcrude [Drumcruilton] in the barony of Enoch, and of the stealing of three sheep from Johnne Hunter furth of the lands of Ladywell in September 1593, “and for common thift, common resset of thift, infang and outfang, inputting and outputting fral land to land”, and also because the Chancellor testifies that they “wer convict and fyllit” of the said crimes.
[Register of the Privy Council of Scotland 1599-1604, Vol. VI, p. 481]
[374] John Millikin
September 14, 1603: [Dundonald] Quhilk day Johne Millikin compeirand befoir the Sessioun was accusit for commovn tareing fra the preiching, from the ordinair examinatioun and catccheising and also fra the Commvnioun, confessit his fait and cam in the Kirkis vill. The Sessioun contincvit to decern thairintill quill the membir var mair frequent.
[Paton, Henry: The Session Book of Dundonald 1602-1731, p. 42]
[375] Marion Amuligane in Knockschinnoch
July 21, 1605: [New Cummock] Instrument of Sasine narrating that George Dunbar of Knockschinnoch infeft Mariot Amiligane his wife in the annual rent to be uplifted from the 40 shilling lands of Pencloe in the parish of Cumnock.
Recorded in the Ayrshire Register of Sasines on July 24, 1605.
[Ayrshire Register of Sasines (NAS), July 24, 1605, RS11/3/160]
[376] John Muligane in Over Bar
August 17, 1605: [Penninghame] Testament testamentar of John Muligane in Over Bar within the parish of Penninghame who died on August 26, 1605, given up by himself on August 17, 1605, in the presence of Roger McCokburn in Barwhirran, Thomas McCork in Barlauchlan and Gilbert McCork in Boreland of Penninghame. The agriculture inventory came to £775. There were no Muligane debts owing to the defunct, and only two Muligane debts by the defunct, being to his brothers Alexander and Gilbert Muligane. In his last will, he made his lawful brothers Alexander and Gilbert Muligane and Jonet McCord his spouse his executors and intromittors with his goods and geir. He leaves to Marion Muligane his daughter her portion and best part of the geir which may fall to her with the death of her father. In case Jonet McCord his wife marries again, he leaves Gilbert Muligane his brother and Helen McCord his spouse to supervise his daughter during her minority. He leaves to ‘ilk ane of the bairns of Maggie Muligane his sister’ a young hog and does the same for the bairns of Alexander Muligane his brother. He also leaves to Alexander Muligane in Minnigaff a hog. Alexander Mure of Corkaid became cautioner.
Registered in the Commissariot Court of Edinburgh on May 26, 1606.
[Commissariot of Edinburgh (NAS), CC8/8/41]
[377] Marion Amuligane in Knockschinnoch
December 2, 1605: [New Cummock] Instrument of Sasine narrating that George Dunbar of Knockschinnoch and Mariot Amiligane his spouse did infeft Patrick Gemmell, burgess of Ayr, and Margaret Campbell his wife, in the 20 shilling land in the south of the 40 shilling lands of Pincloe, following a charter directed to Hugh Dunbar baillie of Lochingerroch.
[Ayrshire Register of Sasines (NAS), Dec. 11, 1605, RS11/3/231]
[378] Thomas Mulligane, burgess of Edinburgh
November 28, 1605: [Edinburgh] Bond of Caution by William Lees (sic. Leyis), merchant burgess of Edinburgh, as principal, and Thomas Mulligane, merchant of Edinburgh, as surety 2000 merks not to harm John Lowrie, elder merchant burgess of Edinburgh - James Primrose, Clerk of Council, subscribing for the principal and surety.
[Register of the Privy Council of Scotland 1604-07, Vol. VII, p. 619]
[379] Helen Brown spouse of Thomas Amuligan merchant burgess of Edinburgh
September 21, 1606: [Edinburgh] Testament testamentary of Helen Brown, who died in 1606, no month date is given. This testament is partly made and given up by herself on the fourth day of September 1599, and partly given up by Thomas Amuligan her spouse, as her only executor.
The inventory consisting of utensils and domicils being the inheritance and the clothes of her body amounted to £20.
There were many debts owing to the dead, but none from any Amuligans or Muligans.
The total amount of debts added up to a staggering £2, 375 4/8d and with the inventory that came to £2, 395 4/8d.
The debts owed by the dead.
She and her husband owed 500 merks to the heirs of John Johnstoun burgess of Edinburgh.
Also to Agnes Amuligane sister to the defunct’s spouse £40.
Sum of the debts owed by the dead £373 6d.
Rest of free geir debts deducted £2022 21-.
To be divided in two parts £1011 l/-.
Whereof the quot is 20 merks.
Helen Broun mentions no children of her own and of Thomas Amuligan, her husband, in her will. He is made her only executor and everything is left to him save her legacies to Agnes Johnston, wife of Patrick Spens and their bairns.
Registered in the Commissariot Court of Edinburgh on September 21, 1606.
[Commissariot of Edinburgh (NAS), CC8/8/42]
[380] Amer Milligan in Kirktoun
June 4, 1606: [Dryfesdale] Horning of George Maxwell of Drumcoltran against John Johnston in Brounhill, Amer Milligan and James Johnston his servant in Kirktoun, Hobbie Johnston in Draffour, Andrew Johnston in Locharbie and others, for menacing Complainer.
Signet at Edinburgh, 18 January 1606. Execution on 4, 6, March & 7, 28 May 1606.
[General Register of Inhibitions, Johnston MSS, R. C. Reid (ELD), Vol. 100, page 24]
[381] William Mullikin in Freirtoun
July 15, 1606: [Perth] Act of Caution by Archibald Campbell, brother of James Campbell of Laweris, for Archibald, Earl of Argyle, to put a decree obtained before him by Thomas Oliphant in Freirtoun, Alexander Laird there, Thomas Buchane there, William Mullikin there, and John Colt in Craig, against the late John Dow McEwen and Patrick Birroch, to due execution against them if it be found the he ought to do the same.
[Register of the Privy Council of Scotland 1604-07, Vol. VII, p. 644]
[382] John Amuligane in Crooks
November 25, 1606: [Troqueer] Sasine narrating that John Amuligane in Crooks as baillie for Richard Herris of Mabie on a charter dated on January 11, 1606, infeft James Rig in Greenmerse one fifth of the lands of Crook in the barony of Mabie.
[Protocol Book of Herbert Cunningham 1581-1614 (ELD), R. C. Reid, Vol. 130 p.30]
[383] John Muligane in Thornhill
January 24, 1607: [Morton] Testament testamentar of Jean Douglas, widow of John Kirkpatrick in Laught (sic. Laucht), in the parish of Morton who died on January 29, 1607, given up by herself on January 24, 1607, and given up by John Douglas in Cassiltoun and John Muligane in Thornhill, executors nominated by her in her will, to which the witnesses are the said John Douglas in Cassiltoun, John Muligane in Thornhill, Robert Hunter there, John Douglas, minister at Morton, and John Johnstone. There is the usual inventory of stock, and debts owed to and by the defunct, including, the sum of £16 owed to her by John Muligane and Robert Hunter in Thornhill.
Registered in the Commissariot Court of Edinburgh on February 11, 1607.
[Adams, P. W. L: A History of the Douglas (1921), app. B, no. 35]
[384] John Muligane, burgess of Dumfries
June 2, 1607: [Dumfries] Instrument narrating that Francis Irving was infeft in the tenement of George Grier and Katherine Ramsay spouses lying in the burgh of Dumfries near the Fish Cross between the tenement of Patrick Aitken on the north, the lands of deceased John Rawling now in the hands of John Gibson and William McJoir on the south, the way under the gardens on the east, and the High street on the west. Witnessed by John Muligane and John Schortrig burgesses, John Murdoch sergeant and Robert Cunningham notary.
[Protocol Book of Herbert Cunningham 1581-1614 (ELD), R. C. Reid, Vol. 130 p. 34]
[385] Alexander Amiligane in Holm of Dalgarnock
February 20, 1607: [Closeburn] Supplication by David Young in Dalgarnock Gate, William Young, his eldest son, Thomas Bell in Scheilgreen, William and Walter Bell, John Hairstane in Know, Alexander Amuligane in Holm, John Tait in Kirkland, James Kerr there, James Young, chirurgeon, burgess of Dumfries, Patrick Young, his son, James young, maltman, burgess of Dumfries, and John Young in Cunningholm, John and James Young, his sons, complaining against John Hiddleston of Templeland Mill, John Hiddleston, his eldest son, John Davidson in Thornhill, Peter Davidson, his brother in Holm, William Rid, brother-in-law to said John Hiddleston and many other. The complaint concerned allegations that the petitioners had been harassed and oppressed by the defenders, so much so, that they feared for their lives, should they venture into that part of the country [the parish of Dalgarnock] to their lands and possessions, nor could they peaceably dwell upon them. The petitioners craved letters charging the defenders to find caution for the safety of the petitioners.
[Register of the Privy Council of Scotland, Vol. VIII, appendix 1544-1660, p. 286]
[386] Alexander Amiligane in Holm of Dalgarnock
March 5, 1607: [Closeburn] Act of Caution directed to Herbert Maxwell, son of Edward Maxwell of Tynwald, for Johne Hiddleston of Templand Mill, 1000 merks not to harm David Young in Dalgarnock Gate, William Young, his eldest son, Thomas Bell in Scheilgreen, William and Walter Bell, his sons, Johne Hairstanes in Know, Alexander Amiligane in Holm, Johne Tait in Kirkland, James Kerr there, John Young, chirurgeon, burgess of Dumfries, Patrick Young, his son, James Young, maltman, burgess of Dumfries, and John Young in Cunningholm.
[Register of the Privy Council of Scotland 1604-07, Vol. VII, p. 668]
[387] Cuthbert Amuligane in Bennan
July 18, 1607: [Tynron] Testament and Inventar of the guids and geir and sowmes of money and debts pertaining to umquhill Cuthbert Amuligane in Benene within the parochine of Tynrene and Sheriffdom of Dumfries the tyme of his deceis quha deceissit the [blank] day of Februer the yeir of god 1607 faithfullie made and given up be himself upon the 21 of Februar yeir forsaid in presence of the witnesses underwritten.
The inventory:
Item 3 KY new calffit….. Price of the peis £12 summa £144?
Item 15 three yeir auld and tua yeir auld cattle price of the peis or heid £5 summa £75.
Item the pastureland in Benene and Margmone 8 score sheep younger and older price of the peis or held £33 4d? Suma £266 13s 4d.
Item in the hand of John Kirkpatrick in Gilcarsland 46 hoges…to be delivered at Beltane next price of peis or heid 33/4d sums £76 13s 4d.
Item in the hands of Thomas Glendyning three 3 yeir auld gaitbucks at £1 6s 4d the peis suma £7.
Item in Benene 2 black naigs at 20 merks the peis suma 40 merks.
Item in the barn and barnyard in Benene and Margmoney 16 bolls aittis price of the boll with the fodder £6 suma £96.
Item mair there 3 furlotts beir…price of the boll with the fodder £12 summa [£unclear].
In utencils and domiciles with the abuliements of bodie estimate £20.
Suma of the inventar £731.
Followes the debts awand to the dead.
Item be Johne Johnstoun in Mitchell arsbarks £4 for the price of 4 gaits to be payit at Beltane next.
Item be John Patersoun in nothing. …£24 to be payit at Beltane next.
Item be Thomas Lawrie at the Howfurd of Amdell?19 merks resten of an naigs payment to be payit at Beltane next.
Item be William Jakson in Halywod as principall and Cuthbert Welsch his cautioner 100 merks for the price of certain geir to be payit at Beltane next whereof ressavet £5 of awin restes de clare £61 13 4d.
Item be Allan Johnstoun in Doumfreis flesher £19 6s 7d resten of the price of ky.
Item be Jon McCraige in Mylntoun conforme to his obligation 100 merks. Item be James Greirsoun in Laicht 30/-.
Item be Henrie Horne in Cambell Laws 8 merks conforme to ane decreet in the Barron Court of Clyburne.
Item be James Gordoun in Nokman? as principall James Geills officer to the laird of Lochnillaf? Or Lochmwaf? His cautioner 10 merks.
Item be William Broun in Wodend £11 payit be the defunct at his guids to the gudman of Priher?
Item be William McCall in Knox £4.
Item be William Amuligan brother to James Amuligan £10 as cautioner to the laird of Blakmyre.
Item be Jon Assitlemvrn? in Margmony 2 bolls corne measure of Nithsdale at £5 the boll suma £10.
Item be the laird of Barnedarroch conforme to his obligation 200 merks.
Suma of the debts to the dead £369 10s.
Suma of the inventar and debts £1,100 10s.
Follows the debts awand be the dead.
Item be Robert Wilson in Margmony 8 score quherof he hes letters of ane pairt therof at Witsonday next.
Item to Marion Aitkin in Samuligin spouse to Jhone Wilsoun Miller there £15 of principall.
Item mair to him 15/-.
Item to the laird of Blakmyre £10 as cautioner for William Amulligan.
Item Archibald Brown £15 in Walkmylne of Marguestoun.
Item mair to him 2 lambes at 13/4d the peis suma 26/8d.
Item to Thomas Robisoun in Halywod £13 resten of £28 quhilk umquhill Thomas Amuligan son to the defunct was awand.
Item mair to him resten of his fie £10.
Item to Peter Huilwod? Huipswod? There £5 10s.
Item to Patrick Amulligan in Dalgarnock 51 merks 6/8d.
Item to John Gratt in Walker? at Margiestoun 22 merks of borrowit money.
Item to Thomas Wilsoun elder in Cleuchbray of Narguestoun £8 6/8d and farder ordains his executor to deliver to the said Thomas his haill scheep he hes in pasturing within his rowmes rouch [unshorn] and frie of onie mare teynd ar dewlie at Beltane next.
Item to Thomas Patersoune in Third Tynrene £8 resten of ane grettar somme.
Item to Alan Layab? in Dumfries £12 for [iron?].
Item to Mathew Broun 2 merks to Hew? Grirt? Cornmuligan £10 6/8d. I ordaine James Amuligan in Benene to have 20 of his hoggis that is with Jhone Kirkpatrick in Gillkersland and to get the same at Beltane next and that for full satisfaction of all dettes claim that he is awand to the said James Athie be act obligation or otherways conforme to 3 compts and agreements set dune amang thame And at the ressat therof to have his discharge of the samyn as forsaid.
Suma of debts awand be the deid £247 2/8d.
Rests of frie geir debt deductit £853 6/8d.
To be dividit into 3 parts deids part is £280 8/9d.
Querof the quot is componit for £7.
Followes the deids legacie and latter will.
At Benene 21 of Februar 1607 the quhilk day the foresaid Cuthbert Amulligan in Benene maid his testament and latter will as followes viz he nominates Jeane Welsch his spouse and Jeane Amulligan and Helen Amulligan his lawfull dochters to be his executors and intromittors with his goods lands and possessions and to crave and pay dettis and to put his latter will to execution. I leaf my sister Bessie Mulligane ane young quoy together with 5 lambes Item I leiff to Bessie Broun my half sister ane quoy together with 5 lambes Ileiff David Broun my half brother ane boll of corne measure foresaid to be payit him at the new corne and the said Davids geir he hes with him to be frie quhill Beltane next I leve to Thomas Willisoun Robert Willisounes sone and to Jhone McClane the said Roberts oy 2 ewes and 2 lambes to be dividit amongst them Item I ordaine my wyf to have her awin third and my twa bairns that exist with their mother to have a third of my goods I ordaine and wills that my wyf remaine in full possession of my haill rowmes and possessions I have presently so long as she lives and so lang as they are in Walkburne? And gif onie of thame beis rillann [poor] or quhatt can be purchast or gottin for onie of the saids rowmes Iordaine her to have the effect and rait thairoff all the dayis of her lifetime alanerlie And thairefter the samyn appertaine to my twa bairnes to be equallie devydit amongis thame. I ordaine to certain? Of my awin third of my geir deducting all dettis the somme of thrie hundred merks to be usit in manner following viz I ordaine William Amulligane my oy son naturall to umquhill Thomas Amulligan my son to have the samyn quhilk thrie hundred merks Iordaine myn executors delyver to David Welsch my gudbrother and thaw the said David to gif sufficient securitie for the samyn to deliver the samyn to the said William my oy at his perfyte age of 21 yeirs and in case of his decease er his perfyte age Iordaine the saymn to be delivered to my said dochters to be equallie devydit amongs thame for the quhilk somme the said David and his successors sal be astrictit and obligat to pay yearly the annual rent of £20 for the samyn to my wyff only for the upbringing of my sons oy the effect therof to be applyit to the cost of his instruction quhill his lawful age as said is and that the forsaid plus of my third attour the 300 merks Ileiff the samyn to my wyff Iordaine Jhone Broun of the land? Laird? Younger? And David Welsch my gudbrother to be overseers maintainers and defenders of my said executors and bairns in the lawfull advice and in specially my writtis and richts I have of Benene and Murgmoney I ordaine my wyf and bairns to use the counsel of Cuthbert Broun in Penzearn and thairof and to conforme themselves to these mens counsels and advyse in all their thoughts? And acts? Be tis my latter will and testament given up with my awin mouth beand in gud memorie subscribed as followes the day and place forsaid before these witnesses David Welsch my gudbrother, Thomas Williamson burgess of Edinburgh, Peter Muligane in Ke, Cutherbert Broun in Penzearne, Cuthbert Broune his son, and Archibald Welsch in Halywod and David Broun my brother. Written by Richard Broun minister at Tynrom Charles Maxwell of Lochgue cautioner.
[Commissariot of Edinburgh (NAS), CC8/8/43 ff657-661]
[389] Patrick Mulligane in Brig
November 29, 1607: [Closeburn] Memorandum of Sasine narrating that Thomas Grierson younger of Parkjarg in the parish of Keir, as bailie of Sir William Grierson of Lag on precept dated 21 November, infefting James Grierson in Penfillan and Agnes Crichton his spouse in the 100 merks Scots worth of Sir William’s lands of Brig in Dalgarnock Holm being a two merkland in the barony of Lag and parish of Dalgarnock. Witnessed by George Maxwell writer, Matthew Gilters in Brig, Robert Hunter servitor to the said Thomas Grierson and Patrick Mulligane in Brig.
Witnessed by George Maxwell, writer, Matthew Gilters in Brig, Robert Hunter servitor to the said Thomas Grierson and Patrick Mulligane in Brig.
[Protocol Book of Herbert Cunningham 1581-1614 (ELD), R. C. Reid, Vol. 130 p. 38]
[390] Johne Mullagane in Nether Laggan
August 3, 1608: [Dunscore] Act of Caution by Bernard Lindsay, portioner of Inglisberrie Grange, for Johne Lindsay in Laggan, £500, not to harm Johne Mullagane in Nether Laggan.
[Register of the Privy Council of Scotland 1607-10, Vol. VIII, p. 664]
[391] Alexander & George in Holytoun, Andrew Mullegine, burgess of Dumfries
November 2, 1608: [Holywood] Act of Caution by Sir Thomas Kirkpatrick of Closeburn for Margaret Kirkpatrick, relict of William Maxwell of Cowhill, 1000 merks, not to harm Edward, Robert and Charles Maxwell, brothers of John Maxwell of Conleith, Alexander Mulligayne in Holytoun, George Mulligayne there, William Ewart there, and many others, including Andrew Mullegine, burgess of Dumfries.
[Register of the Privy Council of Scotland 1607-10, Vol. VIII, p. 677]
[392] Alexander & George in Holytoun, Andrew Mulligane, burgess of Dumfries
December 15, 1608: [Holywood] Complaint to the Lords of Council by Margaret Kirkpatrick, relict of William Maxwell of Cowhill, graving suspension of letters of horning by a number of persons against her, including, Edward, Robert and Charles Maxwell, brothers of John Maxwell of Conleith, Alexander Mulligan in Holytoun, George Mulligane there, and Andrew Mulligane burgess of Dumfries, for not finding caution for their indemnity, under pain 1000 merks. The said Letters had been wrongly used against her, but, as she had found the required caution, the said letters were suspended. The Lords also give charge for certain of the number to compear before them to answer, including, Andrew Milligane, but having not appeared, the Lords suspend the letter of hornings.
[Register of the Privy Council of Scotland 1607-10, Vol. VIII, p. 207]
[394] Andrew & John Mulligane, burgesses of Dumfries
December 13, 1609: [Dumfries] Service of Heir in favour of Andrew Mulligane burgess of Dumfries, heir of John Mulligane burgess of the said burgh, his brother german, who died in the month of December thereabouts 1608.
[Retours of Service of Heirs1544-1699 (NAS), C22/4/322]
[396] Andrew Muligane in Dumfries
April 13, 1610: [Dumfries] Precept of Warning (apparently a copy) by Adame Cunynghame, advocate, heritor of the lands after mentioned, addressed to Johne McKinnell, his officer in that part, commanding him, 40 days preceding the term of Whitsunday 1610, to warn personally Robert Rae, Homer Hanyng, Johnne Marshall, Edward Richartsoun, James Zoung in Lochmabengat, Andro Swan, [blank] relict of umquhile Andro Dargavell, Margaret Daviesoun, William Richartsoun, merchant, Robert Richartsoun, Thomas McMowen, James Rae, Johnne Coipland in Tounheid, Johne Patersoun, Johne Zoung, writer, Katherine Quariour, Thomas McBirnie, Robert McBirnie, James McGoun, Johne Schortrig, William Ahanney, Johne Maxwell, messenger, Johne Dicksoun, cordiner, Johne McCleir, cordiner, Adame Carson, Johne Padzean, Johne Glaidstanes, merchant, Johne Maxwell called Viccars, Johne Gawane, lorimer, James Maxwell, maltman, Clement McBirnie, Robert Edzer, Thomas Ranyng, Gilbert McCleane, Johne Richartsoun, Johne Lyttill, Johne Langrig, Johne Irwing, son of William Irwing, Johne Mairtone, Jonet Kirkpatrick, relict of [blank] Daviesoun, Cuthbert Greir, William Palmer, Herbert Birkmyre, Andro Robsoun, Gawin Horner, Johne Blak, Cuthbert McNeillie, George Rig, Johne Ranyng, James McJohne [?McJoir], Cuthbert Bartane, Johne Flemyng yr., Andro Muligane, James Cunynghame, Paul Thomson, Archibald Cunynghame, Martine Jacksoun, Johne Blaklok, William Blaklok, Robert Glessell, William McGibsoun, cordiner, Jonet Davidson, daughter of umquhile Johne Davidson, William Hamilton, Thomas Gourlay, William McJoir, Thomas Maxwell called of Keltoun and Robert Daviesoun, pretended tenants and occupiers of his 40 shilling land of Dargavell alias Lochirmos of old extent and specially of the "haill moss boundane be Dow Lochir als callit the bek", lying in the sheriffdom of Dumfries, to flit and remove from the said subjects at the terms of Whitsunday 1610; and also 40 days preceding said term to pass to the parish Kirk of Dumfries on a Sunday forenoon during time of divine service and lawfully warn the said persons by publicly reading this precept. At Dumfries on April 13, 1610.
Witnessed by Johne Newall and John McCuyn, servitors of the granter. Endorsed: - Certificates of execution by the said John McKinnell dated respectively 14th and 15th April 1610. Witnessed by John Armstrong, Johne Broun, Thomas Scot, Andro Crawford, John Crawford and Johne Newall.
[Sir William Fraser’s Charters (NAS), GD86/386]
[397] James Mulligan of Blackmyre
May 24, 1610: [Penpont] Action before the Lords of Council against Sir Robert Gordon of Lochinvar and Sir William Grierson of Lag cautioners of John, Lord Maxwell, who were bound to pay to James Earl of Abercorn and Sir John Hamilton of Lettrick, knight, the sum of £20, 000 before an assize:- James Mulligan of Blakmyre, William McCleland of Barscobe, John Glendinning of Drumrash, John Fullarton of Carletoun, James McGachan of Dalwat, James McMath of Dalpeddar (chancellor), James McMath of Knockenhair, Roger Kirkpatrick provost of Dumfries, John Edgar of Ingliston, John Greir of Ingliston, Robert Fergusson of Craigdarroch, Robert Charterhouse of Auchenstroan, William Douglas of Marr, David Johnston and Edward Edgar burgesses of Edinburgh.
[Great Sea of Scotland 1609-1620, Vol. VII, no. 320]
[398] John Amuligane, burgess of Dumfries
June 22, 1610: [Dumfries] Memorandum narrating that John Amuligane as heir of his father the late John Amuligane resigned a tenement in Clerkhill in favour of John Carson in Kirkgate without reversion.
[Protocol Book of Herbert Cunningham 1581-1614 (ELD), R. C. Reid, Vol. 130 p. 108]
[400] John Amuligane, burgess of Dumfries
August 2, 1611: [Dumfries] Robert Morison son of the late John Morison burgess and heir to his aunt the late Helen Morison sometime spouse of the late John Amuligane burgess is infeft in a tenement.
[Protocol Book of Herbert Cunningham 1581-1614 (ELD), R. C. Reid, Vol. 130 p. 117]
[404] John Mullikin in Maybole
July 29, 1613: [Maybole] Complaint before the Lords of Council at Edinburgh by Alexander Kennedy of Crogo, James McCormack and William Bowman, colliers in [blank], reciting that on 13 July 1613, whilst coming from the Waltries home to the said James Kennedy’s house in Maybole, “in sober and quiet manner”, the complainers were fiercely set upon by Alexander Barclay in Maybole, accompanied by Oliver Barclay, his brother, David Fergusson, brother of George Fergusson in Thraiff, Johnne Mullikin, William Kennedy in Maybole, Gilbert Kennedy in Lonothie, Johnne Smyth at the Kirk of Dalrymple, and others to the number of ten or twelve persons, all armed. The pursuers would have been slain, had not some of his Majesties justices of the peace and some of the inhabitants of Maybole come to their relief. The pursuers appearing personally, and defenders also appearing personally, the Lords assoilize defenders, because the pursuers failed to prove their complaint.
[Register of the Privy Council of Scotland 1613-16, Vol. X, p. 117]
[408] Marion Millikan in Knockschinnoch
November 1614: [New Cummock] Testament dative of inventory of Marion Millikan spouse of George Dunbar of Knockschinnoch who died in November, 1614, given up by George in name and behalf of John, George, Margaret, Bessie and Sara Dunbar, lawful bairns of the defunct. Inventory - the said umqll. Marion and her husband had a black nag, a brown mare, and a foal, a 2 year old filly, a dun nag, ky, 6 stotts, 4 quoys, bull?toddoch, 22 sheep, 12 hogs, oats, beir. Insight of the house, utensils and domicils, abulziements of the defunct's body. Total £650. 6s. 8d. Debts owed by the deceased include - to Hew Dunbar of Lochingerroch £86. 13s. 4d. Sums of debts £1,188. Debts exceed goods.
Registered in the Commissariot Court of Edinburgh on February 27, 1617.
[Commissariot of Glasgow (NAS), CC9/7/13/107v]
[409] John Milliken in May
November 22, 1615: [Mochrum] Decreet of William Turner, Commissary of Wigtown, in action by Alexander, Lord Stewart of Garlies, tacksman of the Priory of Whithorn, against John Coultrane in Drumskeogh, John Hunter in Little Killantrae, John Mertrine in Changue, Thomas Schillane in Corwar, Alex. Hardstance in Chippermore, John Smith there, John McGuffock in Glenlig, John Milliken in May (or Mye), Allan McKee in Auchengallie, John Lilburn in Chalcarroch and James Hunter in Garchew, to appear and give oath of surety as to teinds spulzeit (plundered) by them belonging to the Kirk of Mochrum and of the Priory, in August and September 1615, and pertaining to the complainer. Peter McDowell of Machermore was procurator for Garlies.
[Calendar of Charters of the Earl of Galloway (ELD), R. C. Reid Vol. 125, p. 169]
[410] John Mulligan in Auchenfedrick
1616: [Glencairn] Rental of the barony of Snade farms for Life rent tacks and 19 years tacks, lists the 40s land of Auchenfedrick possessed by John Mulligan, Andrew McConnell, and Edward and John McGown.
[Yester Writs 1166-1625 (SRS), no. 1166]
[412] Gilbert Mulligan in Laught
June 10, 1617: [Morton] Bond by Archibald Johnston of Clauchrie to Gilbert Mulligan in Laught (sic Laucht) for 100 merks. Registered at Dumfries on August 5, 1616.
[Johnston MSS Vol. 3 (ELD), R. C. Reid, Vol. 82, p. 52]
[414] John Amullekin in Auchenfedrick
June 18, 1618: [Glencairn] Minute of tacks of Snade exhibited at Edinburgh, which included tack by James, Lord Yester to John Amulleken of a merkland in Auchenfedrick dated November 11, 1607, and tack by the same to Gilcrist McConnell and Catherine Amulleken of one merkland of Auchenfedrick from the deceased Archibald McConnell, dated October, 1610 for 19 years.
[Yester Writs 1166-1625 (SRS), no. 1208]
[415] Fergus Milligan in Keir Mill
July 18, 1618: [Keir] At Holyrood House, Edinburgh - Complaint by Geillis Roryson, as follows: Pursuer has an action before the Lords of Council and Session proceeding against Sir Williame Grier of Lag, Thomas Greir, elder of Pariarge, and Thomas Grier, his eldest son, and on 21st February last raised letters upon an act of the said process to summon certain witnesses for 22nd March. On [blank] last, while she was on her way towards Edinburgh with the said letters and executions thereof, she was met on the highway beside the Keir Mylne by Gilbert Grier of Beuchane, Fergus Millegane at Keir Mylne, and others, armed with swords, &c., sent out at the instance of the foresaid parties, and was arrested by them. She was carried to the dwelling house of Johnne Creichtoun at the Keir Mylne, and there kept “in strait prisone” for 16 days, till they were sure that “the terme of probatioun wes circumduceit and the pairty absolvit”. Again, on Sunday [blank] last, Williame Porter in Keir, Gilbert Grier of Auchingilbert, James Grier, his son, Cuthbert Hairstones in Penfillane, Thomas Hairstonis, his brother, Johne Hairstainis, servitor to Roger Grier of Bus, Johnne Grier of Pundland, Johnne Grier, his son, Roger Grier of Bus, and James McCubene in Blakburne, all tenants and servants of the Laird of Lag, and Thomas Grier of Bariarge, went to pursuer’s house in Penfillane, broke up the door, “tirrit the same house, brak up the kistis also being within the same, cuttit the grene lynt and young growand kaill with[in] the said yaird, shamefullie and unhonnestlie strak and dang hir to the effusioun of hir blood in grite quantitie. And scho haveing fled furth of the said house, thay followit and chaissit hir to the watter of [blank], and compellit hir for just seir of hir lyff to wyde the wattir to hir head, kaist stones at hir in the watter; and scho narrowlie eschaiped with hir lyff”.
Pursuer and defenders appearing, the Lords assoilzie defenders, because pursuer has failed to prove her charges.
[Register of Privy Council of Scotland 1616-1619, Vol. XI, p. 411]
[416] John Milligane in Edgarton
November 21, 1618: [Dunscore] Instrument of Sasine by Roger Kirkpatrick burgess of Dumfries heritable proprietor of the 6 shilling and 3 penny land of Edgarton of auld extent. The said Roger Kirkpatrick went in person to the said land with a precept of sasine, written on a parchment and dated 28 January 1611 (no Milligane witnesses to precept), and directed the baillie to infeft John Milligane in Edgarton, his heirs and assignees heritable and without reversion of all and hail the 6 shilling and 3 penny land of Edgarton of auld extent with the pertinents lying in the parish of Dunscore and sheriffdom of Dumfries. The sasine was given at 9.00 am on November 21, 1618 and witnessed by Johne Edgar in Edgarton, Jon McKynnell there and John Douglas in McThymsoun?
[Dumfries Register of Sasines (NAS), November 25, 1618, RS22/1/157]
[417] John Amulligane in Thornhill
December 5, 1618: [Durisdeer] Contract dated at Edinburgh and at Coshogle and Holm of Dalgarnock January 16, 1619, between William, Earl of Morton, Lord Dalkeith, superior of the lands and others under-written and William Douglas friar of Coshogle, immediate tenant to the said Earl, for himself and taking burden for Grizzel Murray his spouse, and they both with consent of the Right Honourable Sir Robert Douglas of Coshogle, knight, for his interest, on the one part, and the Right Honourable William Douglas of Drumlanrig on the other part, narrating a Contract between the said Earl on the one part and the said William Douglas friar of Coshogle on the other part, dated at Edinburgh September 9, 1608, whereby for 16000 merks then paid by the said William Douglas friar of Coshogle to the Earl, the latter obliged himself and his heirs male and successors to infeft the said William Douglas his heirs male and assignees irredeemably in the lands of East Morton, the Mains of Morton with the Castle, manor place, houses etc and its pertinents including the mill of Morton, Dobton, Carronhill, Drumcork, Thornhill and Over and Nether Laught (sic. Laucht), all lying in the barony of Morton, to be held of the said Earl of feu ferm for payment of the feu duty therein specified to which the said William Douglas was infeft. Now this Contract witnesses that William Douglas of Drumlanrig has paid to the Earl and to the said William Douglas friar of Coshogle and his spouse a certain sums of money for this present grant, therefore the Earl and the said William and his spouse with consent sold and disponed to William Douglas of Drumlanrig the aforesaid lands, excepting certain tacks and deeds of obligation between the said Earl and William Douglas of Coshogle. There follows a long list of tacks and deeds to a number of tenants, including, a tack by the said William Douglas friar of Coshogle to John Amulligane in Thornhill of a house and yard there for eight years after Whitsunday 1619 for payment of a “reikhen” at Fastingsevin yearly.
[Adams, P. W. L: A History of the Douglas (1921), app. A, no. 70]
[418] Gilbert Melligane in Lag
June 8, 1619: [Dunscore] Complaint before the Lords of Council at Edinburgh by Gilbert Melligane, servant and tenant of Sir William Grierson of Lag, knight, and the said Sir William for his interest, recites that on Sunday January 17, 1619, pursuer, while returning from the parish Kirk of Dunscore, was attacked in the Kirkyard by James Kirkpatrick in Dempsterton, Johnne Kirkpatrick, his son, and others, all armed, and severely hurt on the head and other parts. The pursuer appearing personally, and James Kirkpatrick appearing, but Johnne not answering his name, the Lords assoilize the said James, but find the charge against the absentee proven, and ordered him to enter his person in the Tollbooth of Edinburgh within six days.
[Register of the Privy Council of Scotland 1616-19, Vol. XI, p. 591]
[420] Gilbert Milligan in Kirkchrist
October 16, 1619: [Penninghame] Sasine given by Gilbert Milligan in Kirkchrist as baillie of Patrick Ahannay of Kirkdale and Agnes Dunbar, spouses, infefting Hugh (sic. Hew) Gordon of Grange, on a precept witnessed by David Dunbar of Baldoon, Archibald Dunbar his brother, William Dunbar and Thomas Brown, notaries. Hugh Gordon of Grange infeft in the 4 merkland of Torhousemuir. Witnessed by William McKee in Wigtown, Alexander Dalzell in Threave, David McRobert in Balmeg and Thomas McRobert there.
[Wigtownhire Sasines 1619-1627 (ELD), R. C. Reid Vol. 143, p. 3]
[423] Homer Millikin in Dryfesholm
March 19, 1620: [Dryfesdale] Action before the Lords of Council by Robert Harries, minister, against the parishioners of Dryfesdale. There follows a list of over 160 names including, Hew Chalmers in Dun, William Chalmers there, William Jardine in Langholm, Alexander Steel there, Homer Millikin in Dryfesholm and Jon Porteus there.
[Some Early Teinds Lists, TDGNHAS, 3rd Series, Vol. LXXIV, p. 102]
[424] Fergus Milligan of Meikle Dempsterton
1620: [Dunscore] Register of Melrose: the following are abstract charters and precepts granted by Thomas, Earl of Melrose, in 1620:
Precept of Sasine infefting John Edgar in the 7s. 6d. lands of Little Dempsterton, paying yearly 12s. 9d.
Charter to Fergus Mulligin of the 10s. lands of Meikle Dempsterton, paying yearly 16s. 4d.
Precept for infefting Thomas McFadzeane in the 7s. 6d. lands of Newton alias Little Dempsterton, paying yearly 13s. 4d.
Precept of Sasine infefting Robert McMoran in the 8s. 9d. lands of Dempsterton, paying yearly 21s.
Charter to Gilbert Grierson of the 30d. lands of Dempsterton, paying yearly 4s. 8d.
Charter to John Kirkpatrick of the 26s. lands of Dempsterton, pay yearly 43s. 4d.
[Romanes, Charles S.: Selections from the Records of the Regality of Melrose 1547-1706 (1917), vol. II, p. 400-403]
[425] William & Fergus Amuligane of Meikle Dempsterton
April 17, 1620: [Dunscore] Instrument of Sasine taken at the hand of Homer Maxwell, notary public, narrating that John Wallace in Carsmill as baillie Thomas, Earl of Melrose, on a precept dated November 6, 1619, dated at Edinburgh, and witnessed by Thomas McCulloch, servitor to the said Earl, and Mr. George Davidson, W.S., infeft Fergus Amuligane of Meikle Dempsterton in the 10 shilling land of the land of Meikle Dempsterton formerly occupied by the deceased William Amuligane and now by Fergus, provided the grantor is not held to warrant the infeftment against any infeftment given to a previous infeftee on the right pertaining to John Kirkpatrick of Frair’s Carse. Witnessed by Thomas Grier of [ … ], John Grier of Kellilago and John Muligane in Newtoune.
[The Dempstertoun Writs (ELD), R. C. Reid, vol. XI, p. 114]
[430] Archibald Millikine servitor to Sir John Sinclair of Ratter
February 8, 1621: [Caithness] Complaint before the Lords of Council at Edinburgh by Arthur, Lord Forbes, heritable proprietor of the lands and barony of Dunbaith and Sansyde, William Innes, his tenant of Sansyde, and the King’s Advocate, reciting that on April 10, 1616, Alaster Robson in Knockdow, brother to John Robson in Langwell, Alaster McAlaster Roy, his servant, and George McAlaster Crery in Dilrait, denounced rebels, where found to be hiding in the Castle Sinclair in Caithness under the power and command of George, Earl of Caithness. In September 1617, the said rebels where secretly escorted from the castle and taken into hiding at the instance of the Earl, his brother Sir John Sinclair of Ratter, Sir William Sinclair of May and James Irvine, Captain of the castle. It was later discovered that Archibald Millikine, servitor to Sir John Sinclair, received in his name the rebels from David Cok, porter of the Sinclair Castle, and delivered them to John Rorison in Daill, by whom, and by Sir John and Sir William Sinclair, [blank] Sutherland of Fos, and [blank] Sinclair of Dune, the rebels were reset and entertained.
[Register of the Privy Council of Scotland 1619-22, Vol. XII, p. 414-416]
[431] Marion Amiligane in Knochschinnoch
April 26, 1621: [New Cummock] Instrument of Renunciation in which Patrick Gemmell in Knock and Margaret Campbell his wife acknowledge receipt of 1,000 merks money in redemption of the 20 shilling land in the south side of the 40 shilling land of Pencloe, sold to them by George Dunbar and deceased Marion Amiligane his spouse under reversion.
[Ayrshire Register of Sasines (NAS), June 18, 1621, RS12/2/171]
[432] John Milligane in Dykeside
June7, 1621: [Gretna] Complaint before the Lords of Council by Fergus Graham in Blaetwood and Alexander Graham, his brother, as follows: - Fergus had heritable right to the lands of Blaetwood, and he and his predecessors had held peaceable possession past memory of man, until of late, Robert Adamson in Graitney began “be way of bangstrie”, to debar him from the lands. Then in April past, the said Robert Adamson, John Milligane in Dykeside, Thomas Johnston of Lairnwath, John Rutherford in Baurch, Thomas McDair there, Ninnian McDair there, John McDair there, Thomas Clerk there and others, “being all disorderlie brokin bordour men”, came armed to the portion of the said lands call Brackenhall, and there “demolischeit and keast doun an grite dyke quhilk wes standing thairupon, biggit be the said Fergus”. Pursuers appearing personally, as also does Robert Adamson, while the other defenders do not appear, the Lords, after hearing witnesses, find the complaint not proven, and absolves the defenders.
[Register of the Privy Council of Scotland 1619-22, Vol. XII, p. 493]
[433] John Mulegine in Wigtown
November 23, 1621: [Wigtown] Horning by Rosie Maxwell relict of Andrew Lennox and William McDowell of Airies now her spouse, verses, John Maxwell of the Knock for 200 merks which the complainer had become acted to Herbert Brown and also for 100 merks for failing infeftment for that amount in the lands of Kirks wherein [blank] McClellan spouse to the said John Maxwell was infeft. Witnessed by William Nesbit, messenger, Robert Durie in Clary, John McClearsie servitor to the William McDowell in Airies, Alex. McGowan son to the deceased William McGowan, burgess of Wigtown, John Stewart, baillie there, John Mulegine (sic. Muleine), mariner there, and John Dunbar in Wigtown.
[Wigtownhsire Hornings & Inhibitions 1620-1671 (ELD), R. C. Reid Vol. 144, p. 17]
[434] James Mullikin of Blackmyre
December --, 1621: [Penpont] Horning at the instance of James Leslie, tailor burgess of Edinburgh against Gilbert Gordon of Shirmers [in the parish of Balmaclellan] as principal, and James Mulighanne as cautioner for a debt, conform to their bond of 11 July 1620. Signeted at Edinburgh the [blank] day of April 1621.
[Gordon MSS, General Register of Horning (ELD), R.C. Reid, Vol. 18, p. 15]
[435] Robert Mullighane in Barlauchlan
February 23, 1622: [Penninghame] Law Burrows, Janet, Andrew & Agnes Dunbar indwellers in Wigtown, verses, Symon Baskene tailor there. Witnessed by Robert Mullighane in Barlauchlan and John McDowell in Wigtown.
[Wigtownhsire Hornings & Inhibitions 1620-1671 (ELD), R. C. Reid Vol. 144, p. 21]
[436] James Milliekeine of Blackmyre, Fergie Millikine in Dempsterton
August 27, 1622: [Dunscore] Court of Justiciary held at Jedburgh – James Milliekeine in Blakmyre enters Fergus Milliekeine in Dunscore upon panel, and again becomes cautioner in 500 merks for his appearance before the Commissioners at their next Justice Court.
[Register of Privy Council of Scotland, Addenda 1545-1625, Vol. XIV, p. 680]
[437] James Milliekeine of Blackmyre, Fergie Millikine in Dempsterton
August 29, 1622: [Dunscore] Court of Justiciary held at Jedburgh – The said day James Milliekeine in Blakmyre actit him self as cawtionar and souertie for Fergus Milliekeine in Dunscore, that he sall compeir personallie befoir his Majesties Commissionaires the nixt Justice Court and wnderly his Hienes lawis, wner the pane of 500 merkis money.
[Register of Privy Council of Scotland, Addenda 1545-1625, Vol. XIV, p. 685]
[438] Cristie Milliekeine in Goldcottis
August 30, 1622 [Dryfesdale] Court of Justiciary held at Jedburgh – The said day in presence of his Majesties said Commissioners, being sitting in judgement, “Robert Johstoune, callit of Levarhay, Thome Bell in Androgill, Francie Hutchiesoune, his servitor, Jok the Grahame, sone to Randie of Fentoune, Willie Grahame in Stobohill, Johne Irwine, callit Ritches Jokkie in Bankheid, Thome Tagart in Chappello of Conhease, Geordie Johnstoune in Schawis, callist Cowanehous, Adam Hall, callit of the Buss in Newbiging, Cristie Milliekeine in Goldcottis”, and many others, who being called upon during the hail space of this present court to compear personally before his Majesty’s Commissioners and underlie his Majesty’s laws for certain crimes of theft, ressett of theft and other crimes contained in particular dittats, and being lawful summoned and arrested for that effect, with certification given that they failed, the same are declared fugitives and outlaws, and denounced as rebels, and all their moveable goods and geir escheat.
[Register of Privy Council of Scotland, Addenda 1545-1625, Vol. XIV, p. 690]
[440] Amyer, John & Cristie Millikeine
February 11, 1623: [Dryfesdale] Court of Justiciary – “Robert Jairdoune of Lammabie, Aymer Millikeine in Dryfholme, and Johne Millikeine in Gouldcottis, enter Cristie Milkeine there upon panel and ask instruments”.
[Register of Privy Council of Scotland, Addenda 1545-1625, Vol. XIV, p. 694]
[441] James Millykene of Blackmyre, Fergie Millikine in Dempsterton
February 12, 1623: [Penpont/Dunscore] Court of Justiciary – James Millykene of Blakmyre enters Fergie Millikine of Dunscore upon panel, and renews his caution in 500 merks for his appearance before the next Court.
[Register of Privy Council of Scotland, Addenda 1545-1625, Vol. XIV, p. 696]
[442] Cristie Milliekeine in Goldcottis
February 12, 1623: [Dryfesdale] Court of Justiciary – “Johne Jardane of Cleugheidis becomes cautioner in 500 merks each for Sandie Ellott in Wanlippis, Williame Makbrome in Goldcottis, William Jardane in Hall, Andro Ker in Broomehillis, Jok Johnstoune in [blank], Thomas Skaillis in Spedlingis, and Cristie Milliekeine in Goldcottis, to the same effect.
[Register of Privy Council of Scotland, Addenda 1545-1625, Vol. XIV, p. 696]
[443] James Millikine of Blackmyre, Fergie Millikine in Dempsterton
April 18, 1623: [Penpont/Dunscore] Court of Justiciary – James Millikine of Blakmyre enters Fergie Millikine in Dunscore upon panel and is freed of his caution, the panel being dismissed until a new arrest.
[Register of Privy Council of Scotland, Addenda 1545-1625, Vol. XIV, p. 711]
[444] James Mullikin of Blackmyre
June 24, 1623: [Penpont] Registration of Bond by James Milligane elder of Blakmyre and James Milligane younger and apparent of Blakmyre in favour of John Gordon of Bar for 110 merks. Witnesses, James Gordon son of Thomas Gordon of Crogo, writer hereof and the said Thomas Gordon. Place and Date of signing not given.
[Gordon MSS, Register of Deeds 1620-37 (ELD), R.C. Reid, Vol. 47, p. 33]
[445] Gilbert Millakine in Barvarenock
August 10, 1623: [Penninghame] Law Burrows John Turner in Barchrachan, Archibald Turner, his son, John Turner in Kirkland of Kirkpatrick, John Turner in Wigtown, John Turner in Ardwell, and others, verses, Michael Fie in Airleck, John Fie there, Allan McKee in Skaith and many other, including, Gilbert Millakine in Barvarenock.
[Wigtownhsire Hornings & Inhibitions 1620-1671 (ELD), R. C. Reid Vol. 144, p. 46]
[446] James Muligane son of Cuthbert Muligane in Barndennoch
December 5, 1623: [Keir] Instrument of Sasine narrating that William Carsan in Hill as sheriff in hac parte conformed to Crown Precept, under the Quarter Seal from Chancery dated January 1, 1613, infeft James Carson in Hill as attorney for Andrew Rorison in Barndennoch in the half merkland of Dunreggan extending to 2 ½ merkland. Witnessed by Stephen Lawrie, merchant in Dumfries, Cuthbert Carsan miller at the Mill of Gillesapoch, James Muligane son of Cuthbert Muligane in Barndennoch, John Kinnay in Maxwelton and Thomas McCleg in Hill of Gillesapoch.
[Barjarg MSS 1420-1770 (ELD), R. C. Reid, Vol. 176, p. 87]
[448] Finlay Millikin in Druchtag
October 11, 1624: [Mochrum] Instrument of Sasine in favour of James Glover notary and Margaret Campbell spouses on precept from William McCulloch of Wigtown, directed to Gilbert McIlduff as baillie in a 2 merkland of the 4 merkland of Druchtag in the parish of Mochrum occupied by Finlay McCulloch. Witnessed by Finlay McCulloch in Druchtag and Finlay Millikin there.
[Wigtown Sasines 1617-1666 (ELD), R. C. Reid, Vol. 113, p. 13]
[451] Fergus Milligan in Dempsterton and John Milligan in Newton
May 26, 1625: [Dunscore] Letters of Law burrows pursued at the instance of Thomas Kirkpatrick brother of John Kirkpatrick of Friars’ Carse, John Kirkpatrick of Friars’ Carse, Robert Vache son of Thomas Vache of Schawis, John Wallace servitor to John Kirkpatrick of Friars’ Carse, Wm Kirkpatrick his brother, Archibald McKenzie in Six Merkland, John Hiddelstown there, and John Kirkpatrick apparent of Friars’ Carse, against William Grierson of Dalgonar, James Cunnell there, Thomas McMurdie in Craig, John McFadzeane in Killyleoch, James & Robert Smith there, Robert Dempster in Bessiewalla, John Charters of Ridding Wood, Archibald Maxwell of Cowhill, William Maxwell in Killyleoch, Gilbert Howie in Bessiewalla, Robert Grierson in Linburn, John Jackson there, John Milligan in Newton, John Maxwell there, Thomas McFadzeane there, James Kirkpatrick in Dempsterton, Fergus Milligan there, Robert Grier in Laggan, Gilbert Grier there, Thomas Grier there, John McBurnie there, John Lindsay there, William Edgar in Edgarston, William Grier in McMurdieston. Andrew Lorimer there, Alexander McMurdie in Milliganstoun, and many others, who had been disturbing the complainers in their tacks and steddings especially in the land of Auchengeithe.
[Drumlanrig Charters (ELD), R.C. Reid, Vol. 9, p. 140]
[453] Peter Milligan, burgess of Dumfries
February 27, 1626: [Dumfries] Testament of Thomas Brown of Glen who died November, 1625, and given by his own mouth at his dwelling house in Newbbey October 26, 1625, and given up by Margaret McMin, his relict and one of his executors. Debts due to the defunct included 100 merks from Peter Milligan burgess of Dumfries. Debts due by the defunct included £1 1s. to Effie Milligane.
[Miscellaneous MSS (ELD), R C. Reid, Vol. 186, p. 162]
[454] Andrew Mullikin merchant burgess of Edinburgh
May 15, 1626: [Edinburgh] Testament testamentar and Inventar of the goods and geir, and sums of money and debts pertaining to umquhil Andrew Mullikin merchant burgess of Edinburgh at the time of his decease upon the 15th day of May 1626, faithfully made and given up by Jonet Newtoun his relict spouse whom he nominates his only executrix in his later will underwritten at Edinburgh the 23rd day of March 1621 subscribed with his own hand in presence of the witnesses.
He had a large inventory that amounted to £2051 1s 4d.
In the debts owing to the dead, there were no Millikens.
The sum of the Inventar with the debts £4270 17s 8d.
In the debts owing by the dead, there were no Millikens.
This came to £66.
The rest of free geir the debts deducted -£4204 17s 8d.
To be divided into three parts Deceased part is £1401.
The quot is £52 12s.6d.
Andrew Mullikin made his will because he was just about to go abroad. He made Jonet Newtoune his spouse his only executrix and leaves everything to her ‘als weill with in this realme and out with the samyne' and ‘leivis and dispones my part thereof to the bairne in the womb of the said spous if one be and makes and constitutes Johne Winsone sone to William Winsone merchand in Dumfries tutor testamentar to the said bairne’. Made at Edinburgh March 23, 1621.
The cautioner was William Newtoune Jonet’s brother.
Registered in the Commissariot Court of Edinburgh on January 4, 1627.
[Commissariot of Edinburgh (NAS), CC8/8/54]
[460] Cuthbert Amilligane in Dalgarnock
April 20, 1628: [Closeburn] Testament testamentar of Grizzel Maxwell, spouse of James Young, surgeon, burgess of Dumfries who died in [blank] 1628, given up herself on April 20, 1628, and by her husband. There is the usual inventory of stock and debts owed by and to the defunct, including, 100 merks owed to her by Cuthbert Amilligane in Dalgarnock, and 100 merks by Gilbert Milligane and John Gilkerris.
Registered in the Commissariot Court of Dumfries on November 14, 1628.
[Adams, P. W. L: A History of the Douglas (1921), app. B, no. 43]
[462] Alexander Mullikin, servitor to the Earl of Caithness
December, 4, 1628: [Caithness] Complaint before the Lords of Council by Alaster Waterston in Srath of Dunbeath, Thomas Irving, messenger, and Mr. Roger Mowat, advocate, for his interest, Margaret Mason, spouse of Jasper Mowat in [blank], and the said Jasper for his interest, as follows: - The said Mr. Roger obtained a decree before the Lords of Council and Session against Andrew Mowat to pound some nolt and sheep on the lands of Swinzie belonging to Andrew, who on hearing that a decree had been issued removed them to the land of Keische belonging to the Earl of Caithness. Whereupon, the said Roger instructed the said Thomas Irving, messenger, to remove the nolt and sheep from the lands of Keische and to take them to the burgh of Wick. As he was taking them to Wick, the Earl pursued him, with Andrew Mowat, Francis Sinclair, his son, John Mowat, George Sinclair, John Henry, Alexander Mullikin and Gilbert Dundas, servitors to the said Earl, and others, armed with swords, lances, and other weapons, and assaulted Andrew Waterston, inflicting a deadly wound in his back with a sword, leaving him bedfast and in great pain ever since, and with no hope of recovery. The Earl and his men also threatened Thomas Irving and his witnesses with death if they resisted and took violent control of the nolt and sheep. Furthermore, the Earl and his men inflicted further injury on Marion Mason, a poor woman, leaving her upon the ground for dead. The Lords charge having been given to the said Earl of Caithness, Francis Sinclair, his son, John Mowat, John Henry, Alexander Mullikin, George Sinclair, and Gilbert Dundas, his tenants and domestics, and the pursuers compearing by Mr. Michael Law, servitor to the said Mr. Roger Mowat, but none of the defenders, the Lords ordain them to be denounced and escheat.
[Register of Privy Council of Scotland 1627-1628, 2nd Series, Vol. II, p. 515]
[463] Peter Muligane, merchant burgess of Dumfries
May 20, 1629: [Dumfries] Instrument of Sasine in favour of Sir Robert Grierson as heir to his father Sir William Grierson of Lag in the lands of Lag and others. Witnessed by Gilbert Grierson of Chappell, Lancelot Grierson, brother of Sir Robert Grierson, Peter Muligane, merchant burgess of Dumfries, John McBurnie, notary of Dumfries, and Robert Neilson, servant of Sir Robert.
[The Lag Charter 1400-1720 (SRS), no. 211]
[464] Janet Milligan, spouse to James Maxwell, merchant burgess of Dumfries
September 13, 1629: [Dumfries] Testament testamentar of umquhile Jonnet Amulligane spouse to James Maxwell merchant burgess of Dumfries, who died in July in 1629, given up on the penultimate day of July. Her executor was James Maxwell in name and behalf of her children James and Edward Maxwell in their minority. The inventory had goods in agriculture and in some merchandise in two booths being worth 300 merks a booth. Item a third part of a bark and furniture thereof estimate at 300 merks.
Sum of the inventar £1700 53s 4d.
Debts owing to the dead came to £1832 9s 10d.
[No Milligans involved].
Sum of the inventar and debts £3535 3s 2d.
Debts owed by the deceased.
Two people only and no Milligans.
Sum of debts owed £1733 6s 8d.
Sum of free geir debts deducted £1800 35s 10d.
Divided into three parts, deceased’s part £600 12s 8d.
Testament: She nominates James and Edward Maxwell her sons the only executors and intromittors but commits the giving up of her testament to James Maxwell their father in their minority. She leaves to Bessie Maxwell her lawful daughter 1000 merks, to Jonnet Maxwell also her daughter 800 merks, to Isabell Maxwell her youngest daughter 600 merks, she gives £8 to the poor of the parish.
Subscribed by the notary at her command because she could not write. Confirmed at Dumfries on September 13, 1629.
Herbert Morison merchant was cautioner.
[Commissariot of Dumfries (NAS), CC5/6/1, p. 410]
[466] Gilbert Mullikine in Kirkchrist
March 3, 1629: [Penninghame] Charter of Confirmation dated at Holyrood to Patrick Ahanny of Kirkdale, in favour of Hugh Gordon of Grange, of the 4 merkland of Torhousemuir in the parish of Wigton, along with a precept of sasine directed to Gilbert Mullikine in Kirkchrist.
[Register of the Great Seal of Scotland 1620-1633, Vol. VIII, no. 1381]
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