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Hill Muniment 73

 

Muniment Hill 73 was created in Latin and is a certified copy by James Kerr, Keeper of the Records of Scotland of part of a confirmation of three charters by King James I and this copy is dated February 13, 1431.  It has been transcribed/translated and is now available for CMW members to read on the website under Muniments. 

The first charter which is a formal, written legal document used to grant or confirm land, privileges or property is by Mormaer Maol Choluim I of Lennox (Malcolm I), also known as Malcolm de Levenax, Earl of Lennox.  Mormaer is the Celtic equivalent of an Earl. This was granted to Duncan de Arrochar, 2nd Baron of Arrochar the son of Gilchrist de Levenax 1st Baron of Arrochar.  It is for the lands of Arrochar (ploughgate) of Luss.  The second is by Murdoch Earl of Menteith to Gilbert of Drummond part of the Ville of Buchopple, and the third is by Robert Earl of Fife and Menteith granting to William de Spens the burgess of Perth and to his wife Isabella Campbell lands. 

Be sure to login at the website first, then select "Clan MacFarlane" from the menu and then select "Muniments". The actual .pdf file will be available for you to open at the bottom of the page. Cheers! 

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