James Skeyne
M, #3008, b. circa 1510
| Father | Unlinked Cheynes in Aberdeen before the 1696 Poll |
James Skeyne of Auquhorsk (3217), Patrick Skeyne in Carnglas (3238), James Skeyne in Bandodill (3008), and Alexander Skeyne (3194) were probably closely related.
James Cheyne (2218) may have been one or all of the following James Cheynes (3008), (3217), (4109) or (4112).
James Skeyne of Auquhorsk (3217) and James Skeyne in Bandodill (3008) may hav been the same person/.
James Skeyne married Janet Lummisdane.1
A Gilbert Chene (14955) was a witness of a land conveyance instrument concerning a James Skeyne in Bandodill (3008), documented in Protocol Book of Sir John Christisone, 1518-1551, dated, 17 July 1541: "327. Instrument narrating that Jonet Lummisdane, spouse of James Skeyne in Bandoddil, ratified and approved her seal--obtained and appended to a reversion by the said James S. and herself made to Andrew Freser of Stanevod, and her subscription manual led at the pen, concerning redemption of the lands of Ester Echt and Vuer Corsky, lying in the barony of Stanevod and sheriffdom of Aberdeen; and of the lands of Sawok dennis and Fauhtfedil (Faichfield?), lying in the barony of Kynmunde in said sheriffdom, in special warrandice of said lands--as her own seal appended to the reversion for the sum of 18 20 merks money and a letter of bailiary and tack of the lands after redemption for the space of five years for the yearly rent contained in said reversion. Done at Mvkall 17 Jul 1541. Witnesses, Sir Stephen Glesfurd, chaplain, Laurence Glenne, John Mar, Gilbert Chene and Sir John Cristisone, notary public. 116a."2
An Alexander Chene, probably (2606), and Alexander Skeyne (3194) were witnesses to an instrument concerning a James Skeyne in Bandodill (3008). In Protocol Book of Sir John Christisone, 1518-1551, dated, 28 August 1543, was found: "373. Instrument narrating that James Skeyne in Bandodill compeared personally on the ground of the sunny third of the lands of Blakhall, in the regality of Gareaucht and sheriffdom of Aberdeen, holding in his hands a precept of sasine from William Blakhall of that Ilk, which he presented to John Reche, bailie, who, after the notary had read the precept, gave possession to James S. in due form, in token of which possession the bailie chose an ox of a black colour, "skwrrit" (with short horns), valued by trustworthy persons on oath at 2 merks money. Done as above 28 Aug 1543. Witnesses, Alexander Skeyne, Ingram Mortymar, Alexander Farchar, Alexander Chene, and Sir John Cristisone, notary. 130a."3
An Alexander Cheyne, probably (2606), was a witness of a land conveyance instrument concerning a James Skeyne in Bandodill (3008). James may have been his cousin (2218). In Protocol Book of Sir John Christisone, 1518-1551, dated, 13 May 1546, was found: "392. Instrument narrating that James Skeyne in Bandodill and Jonet Lummisdane, his spouse, appeared upon the ground of the lands after mentioned, holding in their hands a precept of sasine by Andrew Freser of Stanevod with consent of Andrew Freser, his son and heir apparent, directed to Mr. Matthew Lumisdane, bailie in that part, whereby Andrew, with consent foresaid, sold and alienated to James Skeyne in Bandodill and Janet Lummisdane, his wife, in conjunct fee and the longer liver of them and the heirs between them lawfully procreated, whom failing the heirs of said James and his assignees whomsoever, that yearly feu ("feodum") or yearly feu farm of 35 merks 6s. 8d. due to the granter, his heirs, etc., yearly, and payable from the lands of Wester Corse and Norhame in the parish of Cowle (Fyvie?) and sheriffdom of Aberdeen, with the superiority of said lands to be held in chief of the queen and her successors, kings and queens of Scotland. Dated at Mvkall 13 May 1546. Witnesses to the precept, Gilbert Fresser, Sir John Cristisone, chaplain, Alexander Cheyne and John Curre. After the precept was read the bailie gave possession, in token of which he chose an ox of a black colour valued at three merks and a half. Done on the lands 31 May 1546. Witnesses, Patrick Forbes of Cors, George Wrre, Alexander Burnet, David Halicat, Duncan Alexanderson and (Sir John Cristisone), notary. 138b."1
John Cheyne of Arnage (2359) and James Skeyne (3008), were witnesses of a land conveyance instrument concerning a Margaret Cheyne (14956). In Protocol Book of Sir John Christisone, 1518-1551, dated, 6 June 1546, was found: "393. Instrument narrating that Margaret Cheyne, relict of the late Thomas Myll, spouse of Gilbert Knox, with his consent renounced all her right and claim to the lands of Auquhat and Blairmyll in a clause of warrandice of said lands of Auquhat, lying in the barony of Stanevod and sheriffdom of Aberdeen, alienated to her by Andrew Freser of Stanevod, and she acknowledged herself fully paid of the sum of 12xx and ten merks delivered by William Freser, as procurator in name of Andrew Freser, his father, in complete fulfilment of all things contained in a reversion made by the late Thomas Myll, her spouse, and herself, except a letter of tack and bailiary of the lands of Miltiffere (Mill of Tiffrie), lying in the barony of Kynmunde and sheriffdom of (Aberdeen), for the space of five years from this date; renouncing the lands at any time future, except the tack of the mill and the lands of the same, of Miltiffere. Upon which William Fraser in name of the said Andrew, his father, and Andrew Fraser, laird, younger of Stanevod, asked instrument. Done in the parish church of Ellon at the high altar there 06 Jun 1546. Witnesses, John Cheyne of Arnage, Thomas Annand of Auchterellon, James Skeyne, Gilbert Annand, James Buchan and (Sir John Cristisone), notary. 139b."1
James Cheyne (2218) may have been one or all of the following James Cheynes (3008), (3217), (4109) or (4112).
James Skeyne of Auquhorsk (3217) and James Skeyne in Bandodill (3008) may hav been the same person/.
James Skeyne married Janet Lummisdane.1
A Gilbert Chene (14955) was a witness of a land conveyance instrument concerning a James Skeyne in Bandodill (3008), documented in Protocol Book of Sir John Christisone, 1518-1551, dated, 17 July 1541: "327. Instrument narrating that Jonet Lummisdane, spouse of James Skeyne in Bandoddil, ratified and approved her seal--obtained and appended to a reversion by the said James S. and herself made to Andrew Freser of Stanevod, and her subscription manual led at the pen, concerning redemption of the lands of Ester Echt and Vuer Corsky, lying in the barony of Stanevod and sheriffdom of Aberdeen; and of the lands of Sawok dennis and Fauhtfedil (Faichfield?), lying in the barony of Kynmunde in said sheriffdom, in special warrandice of said lands--as her own seal appended to the reversion for the sum of 18 20 merks money and a letter of bailiary and tack of the lands after redemption for the space of five years for the yearly rent contained in said reversion. Done at Mvkall 17 Jul 1541. Witnesses, Sir Stephen Glesfurd, chaplain, Laurence Glenne, John Mar, Gilbert Chene and Sir John Cristisone, notary public. 116a."2
An Alexander Chene, probably (2606), and Alexander Skeyne (3194) were witnesses to an instrument concerning a James Skeyne in Bandodill (3008). In Protocol Book of Sir John Christisone, 1518-1551, dated, 28 August 1543, was found: "373. Instrument narrating that James Skeyne in Bandodill compeared personally on the ground of the sunny third of the lands of Blakhall, in the regality of Gareaucht and sheriffdom of Aberdeen, holding in his hands a precept of sasine from William Blakhall of that Ilk, which he presented to John Reche, bailie, who, after the notary had read the precept, gave possession to James S. in due form, in token of which possession the bailie chose an ox of a black colour, "skwrrit" (with short horns), valued by trustworthy persons on oath at 2 merks money. Done as above 28 Aug 1543. Witnesses, Alexander Skeyne, Ingram Mortymar, Alexander Farchar, Alexander Chene, and Sir John Cristisone, notary. 130a."3
An Alexander Cheyne, probably (2606), was a witness of a land conveyance instrument concerning a James Skeyne in Bandodill (3008). James may have been his cousin (2218). In Protocol Book of Sir John Christisone, 1518-1551, dated, 13 May 1546, was found: "392. Instrument narrating that James Skeyne in Bandodill and Jonet Lummisdane, his spouse, appeared upon the ground of the lands after mentioned, holding in their hands a precept of sasine by Andrew Freser of Stanevod with consent of Andrew Freser, his son and heir apparent, directed to Mr. Matthew Lumisdane, bailie in that part, whereby Andrew, with consent foresaid, sold and alienated to James Skeyne in Bandodill and Janet Lummisdane, his wife, in conjunct fee and the longer liver of them and the heirs between them lawfully procreated, whom failing the heirs of said James and his assignees whomsoever, that yearly feu ("feodum") or yearly feu farm of 35 merks 6s. 8d. due to the granter, his heirs, etc., yearly, and payable from the lands of Wester Corse and Norhame in the parish of Cowle (Fyvie?) and sheriffdom of Aberdeen, with the superiority of said lands to be held in chief of the queen and her successors, kings and queens of Scotland. Dated at Mvkall 13 May 1546. Witnesses to the precept, Gilbert Fresser, Sir John Cristisone, chaplain, Alexander Cheyne and John Curre. After the precept was read the bailie gave possession, in token of which he chose an ox of a black colour valued at three merks and a half. Done on the lands 31 May 1546. Witnesses, Patrick Forbes of Cors, George Wrre, Alexander Burnet, David Halicat, Duncan Alexanderson and (Sir John Cristisone), notary. 138b."1
John Cheyne of Arnage (2359) and James Skeyne (3008), were witnesses of a land conveyance instrument concerning a Margaret Cheyne (14956). In Protocol Book of Sir John Christisone, 1518-1551, dated, 6 June 1546, was found: "393. Instrument narrating that Margaret Cheyne, relict of the late Thomas Myll, spouse of Gilbert Knox, with his consent renounced all her right and claim to the lands of Auquhat and Blairmyll in a clause of warrandice of said lands of Auquhat, lying in the barony of Stanevod and sheriffdom of Aberdeen, alienated to her by Andrew Freser of Stanevod, and she acknowledged herself fully paid of the sum of 12xx and ten merks delivered by William Freser, as procurator in name of Andrew Freser, his father, in complete fulfilment of all things contained in a reversion made by the late Thomas Myll, her spouse, and herself, except a letter of tack and bailiary of the lands of Miltiffere (Mill of Tiffrie), lying in the barony of Kynmunde and sheriffdom of (Aberdeen), for the space of five years from this date; renouncing the lands at any time future, except the tack of the mill and the lands of the same, of Miltiffere. Upon which William Fraser in name of the said Andrew, his father, and Andrew Fraser, laird, younger of Stanevod, asked instrument. Done in the parish church of Ellon at the high altar there 06 Jun 1546. Witnesses, John Cheyne of Arnage, Thomas Annand of Auchterellon, James Skeyne, Gilbert Annand, James Buchan and (Sir John Cristisone), notary. 139b."1
Family | Janet Lummisdane b. c 1515 |
Citations
- [S402] Parish and Probate Records, Aberdeen, Scotland, Aberdeenshire & Kincardineshire - Protocol Book of Sir John Christisone, 1518-1551.
- [S402] Parish and Probate Records, Aberdeen, Scotland, Aberdeenshire & Kincardineshire - Protocol Book of Sir John Christisone, 1518-1551, Number 327.
- [S402] Parish and Probate Records, Aberdeen, Scotland, Aberdeenshire & Kincardineshire - Protocol Book of Sir John Christisone, 1518-1551, Number 373.