Baikie of Tankerness papers
- Reference:GB 241 D24
- Dates of Creation:1447-1969
- Name of Creator:
- Language of Material:English
- Physical Description:2.56 Linear Metres
Scope and Content
Papers relating to lands owned by or inherited by the Baikie of Tankerness family, including charters, title deeds and other related papers, 1447-1907. Includes papers relating to the lands of: Tankerness, 1460-1820, Ness, 1447-1643; Linkness and Skibowick, 1616-1628; Whitecleat, 1664-1672; Liddell, 1495-1627; Grimsquoy, Grimsetter, Garth and Cleat, 1501-1661; Cleat, 1570-1738; Langskaill and Yinstay, 1549-1689; Meall, 1630-1666; Work, 1638-1808; Greentoft and Holms of Eday, 1591-1742; Butquoy, 1679-1794; Rennibister, 1573-1779; the island and lands of Egilsay, 1600-1907; Westness in Rousay, 1593-1844; Westray, Stronsay etc, 1627-1764; Rousay, 1594-1844; Greentoft and Eday, 1664-1787; Deerness, 1505-1726; Skae (Deerness), 1616-1728; Stove (Deerness), 1516-1747; Firth, 1624-1746; Grimston (Harray), 1629-1740; St Ola, 1632-1787; St Andrews parish, 1546-1784; Yinstay, 1545-1711; Isbister, 1649-1726; Sandwick, 1568-1642; Cumley, 1609-1679; Linkletter, 1680-1691; Tankerness, 1583-1764; South Ronaldsay, 1645-1779; Melsetter, 1638-1794; Kirkwall, 1571-1869; Nistahow, 1642-1694; Charters, 1534-1670; Dispositions, 1534-1800; Instruments of sasine, 1561-1720; Retours, 1636-1743; Assignations, 1623-1789; Inhibitions, 1665-1741.Legal papers relating to the Baikie family and to their lands, 1574-1903. Includes: Papers relating to acquisition and disposition of titles of lands by the Baikie family, 1755-1891; Inventories of writs and other documents relating to lands owned by the Baikie family, 1574-1903; Rentals relating to the lands of the Baikies etc, 1668-1838; Rental and account of David McLelland of Woodwick, chamberlain of Orkney, 1654; Tacks and contracts, including tacks relating to kelp, 1626-1784; Marriage contracts, c1630-1814; Papers relating to inventories and testaments, 1634-1786; Papers relating to wills, 1668-1776.Accounts and financial papers, 1570-1859. Includes: Papers relating to discharges of debts, 1570-1804; Papers relating to superior and feu duties, 1651-1854; Papers relating to rentals, 1700-1841.Miscellaneous legal papers, 1547-1898. Includes: Papers relating to diligence, including bonds, protests, obligations, 1587-1808; Papers relating to special charges and special services, 1547-1898; Papers relating to petitions, 1726-1791; Papers relating to commissions, 1649-1781; Papers relating to captions, 1663-1704; Papers relating to valuations, 1653-1784; Papers relating to the Prebendary, 1561-1683;Papers relating to burgess tickets, 1669-1878; Letters and other documents relating to the establishment and administration of the Baikie Educational Trust, 1860-1861; Plans, 1750-1850. Letters relating to estate management and accounts, 1648-1903; (legal papers etc relating to the management of the estates); Papers relating to estate affairs, 1738-1739; Letters relating to legal suits, 1703-1866; Letters of a personal nature, 1765-1842; Letters relating to Lady Tankerness’ pension, 1777-1792; Lists, including lists of heritors, 1739-1770; Notes and memoranda relating to estate management and legal suits, 1680-1903.Papers and press cuttings relating to the genealogy of the Baikies and related families, 1850-1960; Notes and letters relating to the Baikie, Fotheringham and Balfour families, 1787-1960; Birthday scripture text book belonging to Jane Dover, containing entries from c1870 to 1969; Birthday scripture text book belonging to MAS Traill, c1870; Prayer book belonging to Eliza Cowan, c1850; Scripture book containing notes and entries relating to births and deaths, c1850-1969.
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