Alexander Innes 13th of that Ilk

ALEXANDER INNES OF THAT ILK

Evidence from the National Records of Scotland

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29 January 1493-94: Charter by James, earl of Buchan, in favour of Alexander Innes of that ilk and specified heirs, of lands of Sandlauch in lordship of Banff. Witnesses: David Kynner of that ilk, Patrick Haldan of Kelour, George Crechtoun of Brethirtone, Alexander Dunbar, sir John Kylgour, chaplain, John Wynsister, Andrew Duff and Robert Seves, notary. National Records of Scotland, Papers of the Abercromby Family of Forglen and Birkenbog, reference GD185/8/3/8

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28 April 1494: Letters of procuratory by Alexander Innes of that ilk appointing James Abirnethie, Andrew Hay, Alexander Hay, Quentin Scheref and George Creichtton to resign threequarters of lands of Culbirne in sheriffdom of Banff, in hands of James, earl of Buchan National Records of Scotland, Papers of the Abercromby Family of Forglen and Birkenbog, reference GD185/8/3/4

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29 June 1496: Charter by Alexander Innes of that ilk in favour of Walter Ogilvy of Boyne of lands of Culbirnyis, viz. threequarters of land of Culbirnye in le thanedom of Monbray, in sheriffdom of Banff. Witnesses to charter: Robert Innes, granter's brother, Mr Hugh Giffert, Robert Innes, William Innes, William Forbes, Alexander Stewart and Thomas Chawmur. National Records of Scotland, Papers of the Abercromby Family of Forglen and Birkenbog, reference GD185/8/3/5-6

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4 July 1502: Charter by Alexander Innes of that ilk, to Walter Ogilvy of Boyne, of three quarters of lands of Inchedrewir, in thanage of Monbray, sheriffdom of Banff, to be held of Alexander, earl of Buchan. Witnesses to charter at Crage Boyne: George Ogilvy of Geddes, William Innes in Cromby, John Ogilvy in Tulynacht, Alexander Hay, 'Barardo' [?Berowald] Innes in Cromby, John Chatris and Andrew Innes in Boginochile. National Records of Scotland, Papers of the Abercromby Family of Forglen and Birkenbog, reference GD185/6/6/6-10

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4 July 1502: Letters of reversion by Walter Ogilvy of the Boyne to Alexander Innes of that ilk, who has sold to granter three quarters of lands of Inchdrewir, in thanedom of Monbrey, sheriffdom of Banff, reversion to take place on high altar of parish kirk of Banff. Witnesses: William Innes in Cromby, John Ogilvy in Tulynacht, Alexander Hay, Barald Inness in Cromby, John Chartris and Andrew Innes in Bogmethil. National Records of Scotland, Papers of the Abercromby Family of Forglen and Birkenbog, reference GD185/8/4/11

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4 February 1508-09: Charter by James Stewart, one of portioners of lands of Baddinspink, in favour of Alexander Innes of that ilk, in lands of Sandhauch with fishing thereof, in sheriffdom of Banff. National Records of Scotland, Papers of the Abercromby Family of Forglen and Birkenbog, reference GD185/1/47

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7 February 1508-09: Bond by Alexander Innes of that ilk to James Stewart, portioner of Baddynspink, (who has infeft granter in lands of Sandlaw and has renounced in his favour lands of Portartoun, and in return granter has entered said James as heir of deceased Alexander Stewart, his father, in lands of Baddynspink, with half lands of Cromby and half mill of the same in special warrandice), never to impede said James's peaceable possession of part of Baddynspink in which he is now infeft; penalty is given as 300 merks scots to to be paid in parish church of Fordice. Witnesses: Walter Innes of Towchis, David Balfour of Caraldiston, James [Jacobo] Stewart in Auchinbaddy, Bernard Innes in Kokstoun, James Ord, Stevin Knox, John Gray and James Yong, notaries. National Records of Scotland, Papers of the Abercromby Family of Forglen and Birkenbog, reference GD185/8/4/2

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20 December 1533: [Extract] Decereet at the intance of Alexander Innes of that Ilk against Walter Ogilvy of Boyn and others for refusal to bring their corn to be ground at the mill of the forestry of Boyn called the Newmilne and for failure to pay the multures thereof. (CS.6/3, to fo. 145) National Records of Scotland, Papers of the Earls of Airlie, reference GD16/27/2

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23 July 1542: Precept of Sasine by Alexander Innes of that Ilk, son and heir of Umqhile Alexander Innes of that Ilk , for infefting his cousin James Innes of Rothmakenzie in the lands of Garmoch, Corsque and Newtown, lying in the Barony of Innes, and Sheriffdom of Elgin and Forres in special warranties of the lands of Cromy and Inlififfe, lying in the Barony of Aberkendone of by annexation in the Barony of Innes and sheriffdom of Banff, and in the lands of Brakenhillis and the half-lands of Newmyll lying in the Lordship of the Forest of Boyne and Sheriffdom of Banff, which were sold by the granter to the grantee, Signed and sealed at Edinburgh. Seal appended, in good preservation. National Records of Scotland, Innes of Rothmackenzie sasine, Banffshire, reference GD1/201/1

Gebealogical Account

1. Burke's Genealogical and Heraldic History of the Peerage, Baronetage, and Knightage, etc. 99th Edition (Burkes Peerage Limited, London, 1949), pp. 1737-39
2. Stirnet: 01
3. Stirnet: Innes 2