James Cheyne
M, #826, b. circa 1640
| Father | George or Robert Cheyne b. c 1620 |
| Mother | Barbara (?) b. c 1600 |
He was mentioned in W. D. Cheyne-MacPherson, The Cheyne Family of Inverugie, on page 35.1
This James was a powerful figure in Methlick. He was listed in the 1696 Poll, as a Tenant for lands in Methlick and Monquhitter. He witnessed baptisms of Sir George Gordon of Haddo and Sir George witnessed for him.
His wife apparently died in child birth, 6 June 1692. A later child William was born, "begotten in fornication", 2 April 1694. It is not known if that William was the son of James elder or younger. James younger would have only been 16 at that time. Because this birth was recorded at Auchencreibe, it would have had to be one on this two James'. I have placed him to the elder James. I have also credited all later children to the younger James.
I can not find a continuation for the last four male children:
Robert: may be the Robert fathering children in Belhelvie, 1726-1747.
Patrick: No births to a Patrick or Peter between 1708-1761.
Charles: No births to a Charles before 1844.
William: Possible children are William, born 1719, Forglen; or Anna, born 1740, Belhelvie. It is unusual that in Belhelvie the Robert and William both had daughters named Anna, and they had a sister Anna.
He graduated from Aberdeen University in 1662 and later received a Masters of Arts degree from King's College, 19 July 1666. The entry in Fasti Aberdonenses reads "Anno 1662. In album collegii Aberdonensis juvene '(quorum nomina sequuntur)' sub regimine magistri Andree Massei sunt recepti...Jacobus Cheyne, Aberdonensis...". The entry in Officers and Graduates of University & King's College and in Fasti Aberdonenses reads: "Anno 1666. Lauream magisterialem consequnti sunt '(promotore Andrea Massaeo)' juvenes quorum nomina subsequuntur... Julii 19... Mr. Jacobus Chein, Abredonensis...".2,3
James Cheyne married Marie Maitland.4
A James Chyne witnessed the baptism of James Woodend in Monquhitter Parish, Aberdeen, 3 January 1671. The entry in the Monquhitter Parish, Register of Baptisms, 1670-1771, as follows: "Jany. 3d (1671) The said day John Woodend Gleatheriehall had a Son baptized whose name was James, Witnefses James Cumming and James Chyne". (N.B.The two most probable candidates to have been that James were: James Cheyne (5450), who will later become "of Keithen" and minister of Rathen) or James Cheyne (828) in Auchencrieve, Methlick.5
The baptismal record of Jean Cheyne documented James Cheyne, in Mains of Kellie, as her father, 22 May 1671, at Mains of Kelly, in Methlick Parish, Aberdeen, Scotland. The following is a transcription from the Register of Baptisms, Parish of Methlick, 1670-1745, Page 03 "May 22 (1671) The fd day James Cheyne in the Mains of Kellie hade a daughter baptized called Jean Witteffes S'r George Gordon of Haddo and John Maitland of auchtencreive".6
James Cheyne was a witness at the Christening of James Philip, 25 February 1672, at Kelly, in Methlick Parish, Aberdeen, Scotland. The following is a transcription from the Register of Baptisms, Parish of Methlick, 1670-1745, Page 07 "Feb'r 25 (1672) The fd day John Philp in Kellie hade a fone baptized called James Wittneffes James Cheyne (826) and James ??????".7
James Cheyne was a witness at the Christening of Janet Into, 16 April 1672, in Methlick Parish, Aberdeen, Scotland. The following is a transcription from the Register of Baptisms, Parish of Methlick, 1670-1745, Page 08 “April 16 (1672) The faid day James (Into?) had a fone baptized named Janet Witnefses ?? (Debertisd?) John Prot & Jaemes Cheyn (826)”..8
James Cheyne was a witness at the Christening of James Simmer, 19 October 1673, at Kelly, in Methlick Parish, Aberdeen, Scotland. The following is a transcription from the Register of Baptisms, Parish of Methlick, 1670-1745, Page 16 “Octtober 19 (1673) The faid day Robert Simmer in Kellie hade a fon baptized named James Witneffes James Cheyn (826) and John Panll.”.9
The baptismal record of George Cheyne documented James Cheyne, in Mains of Kellie, as his father, 24 February 1674, at Mains of Kelly, in Methlick Parish, Aberdeen, Scotland. The following is a transcription from the Register of Baptisms, Parish of Methlick, 1670-1745, Page 11 "feb'r 24 (1673) The faid day James Cheyne in ye mains of Kellie hade a fone baptized named George Witneffes John Maitland (4781) and Patrick Maitland (4782)".10
James Cheyne was a witness at the Christening of James Keith, 25 April 1674, at Kelly, in Methlick Parish, Aberdeen, Scotland. The following is a transcription from the Register of Baptisms, Parish of Methlick, 1670-1745, Page 20 “Apprile 25 (1674) The faid day Alexander Keith in Kellie hade a fone baptized named James Witneffes James Cheyn (826) and James Chub”..11
The baptismal record of Jean Cheyne documented James Cheyne, in Mains of Kellie, as her father, 30 May 1674, at Mains of Kelly, in Methlick Parish, Aberdeen, Scotland. The following is a transcription from the Register of Baptisms, Parish of Methlick, 1670-1745, Page 21 "May ye 30 (1674) The faid day James Cheyne in ye Mains of Kellie had a daughter baptized named Jean Witneffes John Maitland (4781) and Patrick Maitland (4782)".12
James Cheyne and Patrick Maitland were witnesses at the Christening of Charles Maitland, 23 January 1675, at Auchencrieve, in Methlick Parish, Aberdeen, Scotland. The following is a transcription from the Register of Baptisms, Parish of Methlick, 1670-1745, Page 24 "Janry 23 (1675) The faid day John maitland in auchtencreive had a fon baptized named Charles patrick maitland (4782) and James Chein (826) Wittneffes"..13
James Cheyne and John Maitland were witnesses at the Christening of Patrick Maitland, 7 March 1675, at Little Ardo, in Methlick Parish, Aberdeen, Scotland. The following is a transcription from the Register of Baptisms, Parish of Methlick, 1670-1745, Page 24 “March 7 (1675) The faid day patrick maitland in litell ardo had a fon baptized named Patrick John maitland (4781) and James chene (826) Wittneffes”..13
George Anderson and James Cheyne were witnesses at the Christening of James Gordon, 11 August 1676, at Haddo, in Methlick Parish, Aberdeen, Scotland. The following is a transcription from the Register of Baptisms, Parish of Methlick, 1670-1745, Page 30 "Auguft 11 -76 (1676) The fd day Sir Georg Gordon off Haddo had a fon baptized Named James Mr Georg Anderfon (4789) and James Chyn (826) Witneffes"..14,15
James Cheyne was a witness at the Christening of Anna Maitland, November 1677, at Little Ardo, in Methlick Parish, Aberdeen, Scotland. The following is a transcription from the Register of Baptisms, Parish of Methlick, 1670-1745, Page 37 “Nov __ (1677) The fd day Patrick Maitland in Little Ardo had a daughter baptized named Anna James Cheyn (826) and Mr William Gray witneffes”..16
The baptismal record of James Cheyne documented James Cheyne, in Mains of Kellie, as his father, 11 February 1678, at Mains of Kelly, in Methlick Parish, Aberdeen, Scotland. The following is a transcription from the Register of Baptisms, Parish of Methlick, 1670-1745, Page 38 "feb'r 11 (1678) The fd day Jeames Cheyne in mains off Kellie had a fon baptized named Jeames Jeames Gordon off Laffmore & John Maitland (4781) in Auchtencreive Witnefes".17
James Cheyne and Patrick Maitland were witnesses at the Christening of Patrick Anderson, 14 January 1679, in Methlick Parish, Aberdeen, Scotland. The following is a transcription from the Register of Baptisms, Parish of Methlick, 1670-1745, Page 42 “Jan’y 14 (1679) The fd day Mr Georg Anderson had a fon baptized named Patrick Patrick Maitland (4782) & James Cheyn (826) Witneffes”..18
The baptismal record of Robert Cheyne documented James Cheyne, in Mains of Kellie, as his father, 17 May 1679, at Mains of Kelly, in Methlick Parish, Aberdeen, Scotland. The following is a transcription from the Register of Baptisms, Parish of Methlick, 1670-1745, Page 43 "17 May -79 The fd day James Chyne in ye Maines off Kellie had a fon baptized named Robert John Maitland (4781) & Pat. Maitland (4782) Witnefses".19
The baptismal record of Anna Cheyne documented James Cheyne as her father, 20 February 1681, in Methlick Parish, Aberdeen, Scotland. The following is a transcription from the Register of Baptisms, Parish of Methlick, 1670-1745, Page 48 "Feb'r 20 1681 The fd day James Chyn (no residence cited) had a daughter baptized named Anna John Maitland (4781) and Pat. Maitland (4782) Witnefses".20
James Cheyne, in Auchencrieve, witnessed the christening of James Thomson, on 18 October 1682, at Auchencrieve at Methlick Parish, Aberdeen, Scotland. The following is a transcription from the Register of Baptisms, Parish of Methlick, 1670-1745, Page 54 “October 18th (1682) John Thomfon in auchencribe had a fone baptized named James James Cheyne (826) in Auchencribe John Thomfon Skillmauffe.”.21
The baptismal record of Charles Cheyne documented James Cheyne as his father, 3 April 1683, at Auchencrieve, in Methlick Parish, Aberdeen, Scotland. The following is a transcription from the Register of Baptisms, Parish of Methlick, 1670-1745, Page 57 April 3d -83 James Chene in Auchencrieve had a fon baptized named Charles Witnefses Mr Geo: Anderfon (4789) & Andrew Gray".22
The baptismal record of Patrick Cheyne documented James Cheyne, in Auchencrieve, as his father, 13 July 1686, at Auchencrieve, in Methlick Parish, Aberdeen, Scotland. The following is a transcription from the Register of Baptisms, Parish of Methlick, 1670-1745, Page 66 "July 13 (1686) James Cheyne In Auchencrieve had his fon named Patrick baptized before wittnefes Patrick Maitland (4782) and John Gordon Ju'er".23
The baptismal record of Barbara Cheyne documented James Cheyne, in Auchencrieve, as her father, 30 December 1687, at Auchencrieve, in Methlick Parish, Aberdeen, Scotland. The following is a transcription from the Register of Baptisms, Parish of Methlick, 1670-1745, Page 68 "Decemb'r 30 (1687) James Cheyne In Auchencreive had his daughter Barbara baptized before wittnefses Mr Alex'r Clark (4767) Min'r att Methleich & Patrick Maitland (4782) In Little ardo”.24
James Cheyne and George Anderson were witnesses at the Christening of Isobell Clark, 30 December 1689, in Methlick Parish, Aberdeen, Scotland. The following is a transcription from the Register of Baptisms, Parish of Methlick, 1670-1745, Page 73 “December 30 (1689) Mr Alex’r Clark min’r att Methleich had his daughter Iffobell baptized before wittnefses Mr George Anderfon (4789) min’r att Tarves and James Cheyne (826) in Auchencreive”..25
James Cheyne and George Anderson were witnesses at the Christening of Janet Dalgardno, 19 May 1690, at Little Ardo, in Methlick Parish, Aberdeen, Scotland. The following is a transcription from the Register of Baptisms, Parish of Methlick, 1670-1745, Page 75 “May 19 (1690) John Dalgarno in Little Ardo had his daughter Jannet baptized before wittnefses Mr George Anderfon (4789) Min’r off Tarves and James Cheyne (826) in Auchencreive ???? 1690”..
The baptismal record of Marie Cheyne documented James Cheyne, in Auchencrieve, as her father, 6 June 1692, at Auchencrieve, in Methlick Parish, Aberdeen, Scotland. The following is a transcription from the Register of Baptisms, Parish of Methlick, 1670-1745, Page 81 "June 6 (1692) James Cheyne in Auchencreive had a daughter Marie born and baptized. The Mother Laboring departing this lyfe fome houres after".26
James Cheyne was a witness at the Christening of James Keith, 6 September 1692, at Little Ardo, in Methlick Parish, Aberdeen, Scotland. The following is a transcription from the Register of Baptisms, Parish of Methlick, 1670-1745, Page 84 “Sep’r 6th (1692) Alex’r Keith in Little ardo had his fon James baptized before wittnefses James Cheyne (826) and John Keith”..27
The baptismal record of William Cheyne documented James Cheyne, in Auchencrieve, as his father, 2 April 1694, at Auchencrieve, in Methlick Parish, Aberdeen, Scotland. The following is a transcription from the Register of Baptisms, Parish of Methlick, 1670-1745, Page 86 "2 Apryll (1694) James Chyne in Auchencreive had a sone begotten in fornication baptized named William Wm Andersone & Wm Cribrs witnefses".28,29
James was one of the commissioners of the 1696 poll for Methlick Parish. His the citation as commissioner reads: "ANE LIST of POLLABLE PERSONS within the PARIOCHIN of METHLICK, given up be John Keith, Chamberlain to the Earle of Aberdeen, and James Cheyn in Auchencrieve, two Commissioners appointed for that effect, and be _______, Clerk and Collector appointed by them for the said pariochin".30
James Cheyne, gentleman, and his family were listed at Auchencreve, Methlick Parish in the List of Pollable Persons in Aberdeenshire 1696. His entry reads as follows: "The Laird of Pitrichie his valuation in the said pariochin is £266, 13s., 4d.
"The hundreth pairt whereof, payable by James Cheyn in Achincreve is ... £2, 13s., 4d.
"The said James Cheyne, classing himself as ane gentleman, his poll is ...£3, 6s. 0d.
"Item, Jean, James, and Anna Cheyns, his children in familia, their poll is ...18s., 0d.".31
James Cheyne married Margaret Anderson.32
The baptismal record of John Cheyne documented James Cheyne, in Auchencrieve, as his father, 30 September 1697, at Auchencrieve, in Methlick Parish, Aberdeen, Scotland. The following is a transcription from the Register of Baptisms, Parish of Methlick, 1697-1716, Page 101 "Sept’r 30 1697 Thurfday James Cheyn in Auchencrieve had a sone baptized by Mr Alex'r Clark (4767) min'r and named John before witnefses Rot. Simpfon in Ston houfe at Gight and Robert Chalmers in Cathstaik of Auchencrieve".33,29
James Cheyne, in Auchencrieve, witnessed the christening of Martha Clark, in December 1698, at Methlick Parish, Aberdeen, Scotland. The following is a transcription from the Register of Baptisms, Parish of Methlick, 1697-1716, Page 105 “Dec’r ___ 1698 Fryday Mr Alex’r Clark minister had a daughter baptized by Mr Alex’r Milne min’r of Adine (Aboyne?) & named Martha before these witnefses Mr George Clark min’r att Chappel of Garioch & James Cheyn (826) in Auchencreve”..34
The baptismal record of Margaret Cheyne documented James Cheyne, in Auchencrieve, as her father, 25 March 1699, at Auchencrieve, in Methlick Parish, Aberdeen, Scotland. The following is a transcription from the Register of Baptisms, Parish of Methlick, 1697-1716, Page 106 "March 25 1699 Saterday James Cheyn in Auchencrieve had a daughter baptized by Mr Alex'r Clark (4767) min'r & named Margaret witnefses Mr George Anderson (4789) min'r att Tarves & Rot. Chalmers".35
The baptismal record of Charles Cheyne documented James Cheyne, in Auchencrieve, as his father, 7 January 1701, at Auchencrieve, in Methlick Parish, Aberdeen, Scotland. The following is a transcription from the Register of Baptisms, Parish of Methlick, 1697-1716, Page 110 "Jan'ry 7 (1701) ye Tuefday James Cheyn in Auchencrieve had a fon baptized by Mr Alex'r Clark (4767) Min'r & named Charles before witnefses George Gordon in Ardark & James Mitland (Kolnevy?)". N.B.--It is not known if the father, James Cheyne, was James Senior (826) or Junior (830).36
The baptismal record of Susanna Cheyne documented James Cheyne, in Auchencrieve, as her father, 14 January 1702, at Auchencrieve, in Methlick Parish, Aberdeen, Scotland. The following is a transcription from the Register of Baptisms, Parish of Methlick, 1697-1716, Page 113 "Jan'y 14 1702 James Cheyn in Auchencrieve Had a daughter baptized by Mr Alex'r Clark (4767) min'r & named Susanna before witnefses James Man (1764) in Kelney & Geo: Gordon in Ardark". N.B.--It is not known if the father, James Cheyne, was James Senior (826) or Junior (830).37
James Cheyne witnessed the Christening of his grandson, Alexander Ogilvie, 19 March 1703, at Mill of Ardoch, in Methlick Parish, Aberdeen, Scotland. The following is a transcription from the Register of Baptisms, Parish of Methlick, 1697-1716, Page 117 “March 19 1703 Sunday James Ogilvie in Mill of Ardoch had a son brought forth and baptized on the 16 of the faid month by Mr George Dalgardno Min’r of Fyvie & named Alex’r before witnefses Adam panton in Little Gight & James Cheyn (830) in Auchencreve”..38
The baptismal record of William Cheyne documented James Cheyne as his father, 20 January 1704, at Auchencrieve, in Methlick Parish, Aberdeen, Scotland. The following is a transcription from the Register of Baptisms, Parish of Methlick, 1697-1716, Page 120 "Jan'y 20 1704 Thursday James Cheyn In Auchencrieve had a son baptized by Mr Geogre Anderson (4789) Min'r att Tarves and named William before witnefses Robert Simfon in Hillend of Asleid and James Man (1764) in Kelneny". N.B.--It is not known if the father, James Cheyne, was James Senior (826) or Junior (830).39
The baptismal record of Isobell Cheyne documented James Cheyne, in Auchencrieve, as her father, 28 March 1705, at Auchencrieve, in Methlick Parish, Aberdeen, Scotland. The following is a transcription from the Register of Baptisms, Parish of Methlick, 1697-1716, Page 125 "March 28 1705 Wednesday James Cheyn in Auchincrieve had a daughter baptized by Mr. John Mullighon (4808) Min'r & named Isobell before witnefses James Man (1764) in Kelneny & Rob't Simfon in hillend". N.B.--It is not known if the father, James Cheyne, was James Senior (826) or Junior (830).40
The baptismal record of Elizabeth Cheyne documented James Cheyne, in Auchencrieve, as her father, 29 April 1706, at Auchencrieve, in Methlick Parish, Aberdeen, Scotland. The following is a transcription from the Register of Baptisms, Parish of Methlick, 1697-1716, Page 130 "Aprile 29 1706 Munday James Cheyn in Auchincrieve had a daughter baptized by Mr. John Milligin (4808) Min'r named Elizabeth before witnefses James Man (1764) in Kilneny & James Ogilbie (4806) in Mill of Ardoch. This is the said date of the Baptifm tho it be not in its due place". N.B.--It is not known if the father, James Cheyne, was James Senior (826) or Junior (830). This entry was out of sequence on the Register.41
The baptismal record of Robert Cheyne documented James Cheyne, in Auchencrieve, as his father, 20 July 1707, at Auchencrieve, in Methlick Parish, Aberdeen, Scotland. The following is a transcription from the Register of Baptisms, Parish of Methlick, 1697-1716, Page 136 "July 20 1707 Sunday James Cheyn in Auchincrieve had a fon baptized by Mr. John Mulligine (4808) Min'r and named Robert before witnefses James Man (1764) in Kilneneye and William Mirhen in Auchincrieve". N.B.--It is not known if the father, James Cheyne, was James Senior (826) or Junior (830).42
James Cheyne was buried 17 November 1707, at Methlick Kirkyard, in Methlick Parish, Aberdeen, Scotland..1
This James was a powerful figure in Methlick. He was listed in the 1696 Poll, as a Tenant for lands in Methlick and Monquhitter. He witnessed baptisms of Sir George Gordon of Haddo and Sir George witnessed for him.
His wife apparently died in child birth, 6 June 1692. A later child William was born, "begotten in fornication", 2 April 1694. It is not known if that William was the son of James elder or younger. James younger would have only been 16 at that time. Because this birth was recorded at Auchencreibe, it would have had to be one on this two James'. I have placed him to the elder James. I have also credited all later children to the younger James.
I can not find a continuation for the last four male children:
Robert: may be the Robert fathering children in Belhelvie, 1726-1747.
Patrick: No births to a Patrick or Peter between 1708-1761.
Charles: No births to a Charles before 1844.
William: Possible children are William, born 1719, Forglen; or Anna, born 1740, Belhelvie. It is unusual that in Belhelvie the Robert and William both had daughters named Anna, and they had a sister Anna.
He graduated from Aberdeen University in 1662 and later received a Masters of Arts degree from King's College, 19 July 1666. The entry in Fasti Aberdonenses reads "Anno 1662. In album collegii Aberdonensis juvene '(quorum nomina sequuntur)' sub regimine magistri Andree Massei sunt recepti...Jacobus Cheyne, Aberdonensis...". The entry in Officers and Graduates of University & King's College and in Fasti Aberdonenses reads: "Anno 1666. Lauream magisterialem consequnti sunt '(promotore Andrea Massaeo)' juvenes quorum nomina subsequuntur... Julii 19... Mr. Jacobus Chein, Abredonensis...".2,3
James Cheyne married Marie Maitland.4
A James Chyne witnessed the baptism of James Woodend in Monquhitter Parish, Aberdeen, 3 January 1671. The entry in the Monquhitter Parish, Register of Baptisms, 1670-1771, as follows: "Jany. 3d (1671) The said day John Woodend Gleatheriehall had a Son baptized whose name was James, Witnefses James Cumming and James Chyne". (N.B.The two most probable candidates to have been that James were: James Cheyne (5450), who will later become "of Keithen" and minister of Rathen) or James Cheyne (828) in Auchencrieve, Methlick.5
The baptismal record of Jean Cheyne documented James Cheyne, in Mains of Kellie, as her father, 22 May 1671, at Mains of Kelly, in Methlick Parish, Aberdeen, Scotland. The following is a transcription from the Register of Baptisms, Parish of Methlick, 1670-1745, Page 03 "May 22 (1671) The fd day James Cheyne in the Mains of Kellie hade a daughter baptized called Jean Witteffes S'r George Gordon of Haddo and John Maitland of auchtencreive".6
James Cheyne was a witness at the Christening of James Philip, 25 February 1672, at Kelly, in Methlick Parish, Aberdeen, Scotland. The following is a transcription from the Register of Baptisms, Parish of Methlick, 1670-1745, Page 07 "Feb'r 25 (1672) The fd day John Philp in Kellie hade a fone baptized called James Wittneffes James Cheyne (826) and James ??????".7
James Cheyne was a witness at the Christening of Janet Into, 16 April 1672, in Methlick Parish, Aberdeen, Scotland. The following is a transcription from the Register of Baptisms, Parish of Methlick, 1670-1745, Page 08 “April 16 (1672) The faid day James (Into?) had a fone baptized named Janet Witnefses ?? (Debertisd?) John Prot & Jaemes Cheyn (826)”..8
James Cheyne was a witness at the Christening of James Simmer, 19 October 1673, at Kelly, in Methlick Parish, Aberdeen, Scotland. The following is a transcription from the Register of Baptisms, Parish of Methlick, 1670-1745, Page 16 “Octtober 19 (1673) The faid day Robert Simmer in Kellie hade a fon baptized named James Witneffes James Cheyn (826) and John Panll.”.9
The baptismal record of George Cheyne documented James Cheyne, in Mains of Kellie, as his father, 24 February 1674, at Mains of Kelly, in Methlick Parish, Aberdeen, Scotland. The following is a transcription from the Register of Baptisms, Parish of Methlick, 1670-1745, Page 11 "feb'r 24 (1673) The faid day James Cheyne in ye mains of Kellie hade a fone baptized named George Witneffes John Maitland (4781) and Patrick Maitland (4782)".10
James Cheyne was a witness at the Christening of James Keith, 25 April 1674, at Kelly, in Methlick Parish, Aberdeen, Scotland. The following is a transcription from the Register of Baptisms, Parish of Methlick, 1670-1745, Page 20 “Apprile 25 (1674) The faid day Alexander Keith in Kellie hade a fone baptized named James Witneffes James Cheyn (826) and James Chub”..11
The baptismal record of Jean Cheyne documented James Cheyne, in Mains of Kellie, as her father, 30 May 1674, at Mains of Kelly, in Methlick Parish, Aberdeen, Scotland. The following is a transcription from the Register of Baptisms, Parish of Methlick, 1670-1745, Page 21 "May ye 30 (1674) The faid day James Cheyne in ye Mains of Kellie had a daughter baptized named Jean Witneffes John Maitland (4781) and Patrick Maitland (4782)".12
James Cheyne and Patrick Maitland were witnesses at the Christening of Charles Maitland, 23 January 1675, at Auchencrieve, in Methlick Parish, Aberdeen, Scotland. The following is a transcription from the Register of Baptisms, Parish of Methlick, 1670-1745, Page 24 "Janry 23 (1675) The faid day John maitland in auchtencreive had a fon baptized named Charles patrick maitland (4782) and James Chein (826) Wittneffes"..13
James Cheyne and John Maitland were witnesses at the Christening of Patrick Maitland, 7 March 1675, at Little Ardo, in Methlick Parish, Aberdeen, Scotland. The following is a transcription from the Register of Baptisms, Parish of Methlick, 1670-1745, Page 24 “March 7 (1675) The faid day patrick maitland in litell ardo had a fon baptized named Patrick John maitland (4781) and James chene (826) Wittneffes”..13
George Anderson and James Cheyne were witnesses at the Christening of James Gordon, 11 August 1676, at Haddo, in Methlick Parish, Aberdeen, Scotland. The following is a transcription from the Register of Baptisms, Parish of Methlick, 1670-1745, Page 30 "Auguft 11 -76 (1676) The fd day Sir Georg Gordon off Haddo had a fon baptized Named James Mr Georg Anderfon (4789) and James Chyn (826) Witneffes"..14,15
James Cheyne was a witness at the Christening of Anna Maitland, November 1677, at Little Ardo, in Methlick Parish, Aberdeen, Scotland. The following is a transcription from the Register of Baptisms, Parish of Methlick, 1670-1745, Page 37 “Nov __ (1677) The fd day Patrick Maitland in Little Ardo had a daughter baptized named Anna James Cheyn (826) and Mr William Gray witneffes”..16
The baptismal record of James Cheyne documented James Cheyne, in Mains of Kellie, as his father, 11 February 1678, at Mains of Kelly, in Methlick Parish, Aberdeen, Scotland. The following is a transcription from the Register of Baptisms, Parish of Methlick, 1670-1745, Page 38 "feb'r 11 (1678) The fd day Jeames Cheyne in mains off Kellie had a fon baptized named Jeames Jeames Gordon off Laffmore & John Maitland (4781) in Auchtencreive Witnefes".17
James Cheyne and Patrick Maitland were witnesses at the Christening of Patrick Anderson, 14 January 1679, in Methlick Parish, Aberdeen, Scotland. The following is a transcription from the Register of Baptisms, Parish of Methlick, 1670-1745, Page 42 “Jan’y 14 (1679) The fd day Mr Georg Anderson had a fon baptized named Patrick Patrick Maitland (4782) & James Cheyn (826) Witneffes”..18
The baptismal record of Robert Cheyne documented James Cheyne, in Mains of Kellie, as his father, 17 May 1679, at Mains of Kelly, in Methlick Parish, Aberdeen, Scotland. The following is a transcription from the Register of Baptisms, Parish of Methlick, 1670-1745, Page 43 "17 May -79 The fd day James Chyne in ye Maines off Kellie had a fon baptized named Robert John Maitland (4781) & Pat. Maitland (4782) Witnefses".19
The baptismal record of Anna Cheyne documented James Cheyne as her father, 20 February 1681, in Methlick Parish, Aberdeen, Scotland. The following is a transcription from the Register of Baptisms, Parish of Methlick, 1670-1745, Page 48 "Feb'r 20 1681 The fd day James Chyn (no residence cited) had a daughter baptized named Anna John Maitland (4781) and Pat. Maitland (4782) Witnefses".20
James Cheyne, in Auchencrieve, witnessed the christening of James Thomson, on 18 October 1682, at Auchencrieve at Methlick Parish, Aberdeen, Scotland. The following is a transcription from the Register of Baptisms, Parish of Methlick, 1670-1745, Page 54 “October 18th (1682) John Thomfon in auchencribe had a fone baptized named James James Cheyne (826) in Auchencribe John Thomfon Skillmauffe.”.21
The baptismal record of Charles Cheyne documented James Cheyne as his father, 3 April 1683, at Auchencrieve, in Methlick Parish, Aberdeen, Scotland. The following is a transcription from the Register of Baptisms, Parish of Methlick, 1670-1745, Page 57 April 3d -83 James Chene in Auchencrieve had a fon baptized named Charles Witnefses Mr Geo: Anderfon (4789) & Andrew Gray".22
The baptismal record of Patrick Cheyne documented James Cheyne, in Auchencrieve, as his father, 13 July 1686, at Auchencrieve, in Methlick Parish, Aberdeen, Scotland. The following is a transcription from the Register of Baptisms, Parish of Methlick, 1670-1745, Page 66 "July 13 (1686) James Cheyne In Auchencrieve had his fon named Patrick baptized before wittnefes Patrick Maitland (4782) and John Gordon Ju'er".23
The baptismal record of Barbara Cheyne documented James Cheyne, in Auchencrieve, as her father, 30 December 1687, at Auchencrieve, in Methlick Parish, Aberdeen, Scotland. The following is a transcription from the Register of Baptisms, Parish of Methlick, 1670-1745, Page 68 "Decemb'r 30 (1687) James Cheyne In Auchencreive had his daughter Barbara baptized before wittnefses Mr Alex'r Clark (4767) Min'r att Methleich & Patrick Maitland (4782) In Little ardo”.24
James Cheyne and George Anderson were witnesses at the Christening of Isobell Clark, 30 December 1689, in Methlick Parish, Aberdeen, Scotland. The following is a transcription from the Register of Baptisms, Parish of Methlick, 1670-1745, Page 73 “December 30 (1689) Mr Alex’r Clark min’r att Methleich had his daughter Iffobell baptized before wittnefses Mr George Anderfon (4789) min’r att Tarves and James Cheyne (826) in Auchencreive”..25
James Cheyne and George Anderson were witnesses at the Christening of Janet Dalgardno, 19 May 1690, at Little Ardo, in Methlick Parish, Aberdeen, Scotland. The following is a transcription from the Register of Baptisms, Parish of Methlick, 1670-1745, Page 75 “May 19 (1690) John Dalgarno in Little Ardo had his daughter Jannet baptized before wittnefses Mr George Anderfon (4789) Min’r off Tarves and James Cheyne (826) in Auchencreive ???? 1690”..
The baptismal record of Marie Cheyne documented James Cheyne, in Auchencrieve, as her father, 6 June 1692, at Auchencrieve, in Methlick Parish, Aberdeen, Scotland. The following is a transcription from the Register of Baptisms, Parish of Methlick, 1670-1745, Page 81 "June 6 (1692) James Cheyne in Auchencreive had a daughter Marie born and baptized. The Mother Laboring departing this lyfe fome houres after".26
James Cheyne was a witness at the Christening of James Keith, 6 September 1692, at Little Ardo, in Methlick Parish, Aberdeen, Scotland. The following is a transcription from the Register of Baptisms, Parish of Methlick, 1670-1745, Page 84 “Sep’r 6th (1692) Alex’r Keith in Little ardo had his fon James baptized before wittnefses James Cheyne (826) and John Keith”..27
The baptismal record of William Cheyne documented James Cheyne, in Auchencrieve, as his father, 2 April 1694, at Auchencrieve, in Methlick Parish, Aberdeen, Scotland. The following is a transcription from the Register of Baptisms, Parish of Methlick, 1670-1745, Page 86 "2 Apryll (1694) James Chyne in Auchencreive had a sone begotten in fornication baptized named William Wm Andersone & Wm Cribrs witnefses".28,29
James was one of the commissioners of the 1696 poll for Methlick Parish. His the citation as commissioner reads: "ANE LIST of POLLABLE PERSONS within the PARIOCHIN of METHLICK, given up be John Keith, Chamberlain to the Earle of Aberdeen, and James Cheyn in Auchencrieve, two Commissioners appointed for that effect, and be _______, Clerk and Collector appointed by them for the said pariochin".30
James Cheyne, gentleman, and his family were listed at Auchencreve, Methlick Parish in the List of Pollable Persons in Aberdeenshire 1696. His entry reads as follows: "The Laird of Pitrichie his valuation in the said pariochin is £266, 13s., 4d.
"The hundreth pairt whereof, payable by James Cheyn in Achincreve is ... £2, 13s., 4d.
"The said James Cheyne, classing himself as ane gentleman, his poll is ...£3, 6s. 0d.
"Item, Jean, James, and Anna Cheyns, his children in familia, their poll is ...18s., 0d.".31
James Cheyne married Margaret Anderson.32
The baptismal record of John Cheyne documented James Cheyne, in Auchencrieve, as his father, 30 September 1697, at Auchencrieve, in Methlick Parish, Aberdeen, Scotland. The following is a transcription from the Register of Baptisms, Parish of Methlick, 1697-1716, Page 101 "Sept’r 30 1697 Thurfday James Cheyn in Auchencrieve had a sone baptized by Mr Alex'r Clark (4767) min'r and named John before witnefses Rot. Simpfon in Ston houfe at Gight and Robert Chalmers in Cathstaik of Auchencrieve".33,29
James Cheyne, in Auchencrieve, witnessed the christening of Martha Clark, in December 1698, at Methlick Parish, Aberdeen, Scotland. The following is a transcription from the Register of Baptisms, Parish of Methlick, 1697-1716, Page 105 “Dec’r ___ 1698 Fryday Mr Alex’r Clark minister had a daughter baptized by Mr Alex’r Milne min’r of Adine (Aboyne?) & named Martha before these witnefses Mr George Clark min’r att Chappel of Garioch & James Cheyn (826) in Auchencreve”..34
The baptismal record of Margaret Cheyne documented James Cheyne, in Auchencrieve, as her father, 25 March 1699, at Auchencrieve, in Methlick Parish, Aberdeen, Scotland. The following is a transcription from the Register of Baptisms, Parish of Methlick, 1697-1716, Page 106 "March 25 1699 Saterday James Cheyn in Auchencrieve had a daughter baptized by Mr Alex'r Clark (4767) min'r & named Margaret witnefses Mr George Anderson (4789) min'r att Tarves & Rot. Chalmers".35
The baptismal record of Charles Cheyne documented James Cheyne, in Auchencrieve, as his father, 7 January 1701, at Auchencrieve, in Methlick Parish, Aberdeen, Scotland. The following is a transcription from the Register of Baptisms, Parish of Methlick, 1697-1716, Page 110 "Jan'ry 7 (1701) ye Tuefday James Cheyn in Auchencrieve had a fon baptized by Mr Alex'r Clark (4767) Min'r & named Charles before witnefses George Gordon in Ardark & James Mitland (Kolnevy?)". N.B.--It is not known if the father, James Cheyne, was James Senior (826) or Junior (830).36
The baptismal record of Susanna Cheyne documented James Cheyne, in Auchencrieve, as her father, 14 January 1702, at Auchencrieve, in Methlick Parish, Aberdeen, Scotland. The following is a transcription from the Register of Baptisms, Parish of Methlick, 1697-1716, Page 113 "Jan'y 14 1702 James Cheyn in Auchencrieve Had a daughter baptized by Mr Alex'r Clark (4767) min'r & named Susanna before witnefses James Man (1764) in Kelney & Geo: Gordon in Ardark". N.B.--It is not known if the father, James Cheyne, was James Senior (826) or Junior (830).37
James Cheyne witnessed the Christening of his grandson, Alexander Ogilvie, 19 March 1703, at Mill of Ardoch, in Methlick Parish, Aberdeen, Scotland. The following is a transcription from the Register of Baptisms, Parish of Methlick, 1697-1716, Page 117 “March 19 1703 Sunday James Ogilvie in Mill of Ardoch had a son brought forth and baptized on the 16 of the faid month by Mr George Dalgardno Min’r of Fyvie & named Alex’r before witnefses Adam panton in Little Gight & James Cheyn (830) in Auchencreve”..38
The baptismal record of William Cheyne documented James Cheyne as his father, 20 January 1704, at Auchencrieve, in Methlick Parish, Aberdeen, Scotland. The following is a transcription from the Register of Baptisms, Parish of Methlick, 1697-1716, Page 120 "Jan'y 20 1704 Thursday James Cheyn In Auchencrieve had a son baptized by Mr Geogre Anderson (4789) Min'r att Tarves and named William before witnefses Robert Simfon in Hillend of Asleid and James Man (1764) in Kelneny". N.B.--It is not known if the father, James Cheyne, was James Senior (826) or Junior (830).39
The baptismal record of Isobell Cheyne documented James Cheyne, in Auchencrieve, as her father, 28 March 1705, at Auchencrieve, in Methlick Parish, Aberdeen, Scotland. The following is a transcription from the Register of Baptisms, Parish of Methlick, 1697-1716, Page 125 "March 28 1705 Wednesday James Cheyn in Auchincrieve had a daughter baptized by Mr. John Mullighon (4808) Min'r & named Isobell before witnefses James Man (1764) in Kelneny & Rob't Simfon in hillend". N.B.--It is not known if the father, James Cheyne, was James Senior (826) or Junior (830).40
The baptismal record of Elizabeth Cheyne documented James Cheyne, in Auchencrieve, as her father, 29 April 1706, at Auchencrieve, in Methlick Parish, Aberdeen, Scotland. The following is a transcription from the Register of Baptisms, Parish of Methlick, 1697-1716, Page 130 "Aprile 29 1706 Munday James Cheyn in Auchincrieve had a daughter baptized by Mr. John Milligin (4808) Min'r named Elizabeth before witnefses James Man (1764) in Kilneny & James Ogilbie (4806) in Mill of Ardoch. This is the said date of the Baptifm tho it be not in its due place". N.B.--It is not known if the father, James Cheyne, was James Senior (826) or Junior (830). This entry was out of sequence on the Register.41
The baptismal record of Robert Cheyne documented James Cheyne, in Auchencrieve, as his father, 20 July 1707, at Auchencrieve, in Methlick Parish, Aberdeen, Scotland. The following is a transcription from the Register of Baptisms, Parish of Methlick, 1697-1716, Page 136 "July 20 1707 Sunday James Cheyn in Auchincrieve had a fon baptized by Mr. John Mulligine (4808) Min'r and named Robert before witnefses James Man (1764) in Kilneneye and William Mirhen in Auchincrieve". N.B.--It is not known if the father, James Cheyne, was James Senior (826) or Junior (830).42
James Cheyne was buried 17 November 1707, at Methlick Kirkyard, in Methlick Parish, Aberdeen, Scotland..1
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Citations
- [S129] W. D. Cheyne-MacPherson, Cheynes of Inverugie, Esslemont, and Arnage, Page 35.
- [S519] Peter John Anderson M.A. LL.B. University & King's College Graduates, 1495-1860 Masters of Arts, Page 201.
- [S520] Fasti Aberdonenses, 1494-1854 Pages 478, 479 and 521.
- [S428] Miscellaneous Websites, Marriage partners names provided on the Electric Scotland WebSite article about Dr. George Cheyne as annotated by Robert Fyvie, Accredited Genealogist.
- [S48] Old Parish Register (OPR), Register of Baptisms, Monquhitter Parish, Aberdeen, 1670-1771, Frame 1.
- [S50] Old Parish Register (OPR), Register of Baptisms, Methlick Parish, Aberdeen, 1670-1745, page 3.
- [S50] Old Parish Register (OPR), Register of Baptisms, Methlick Parish, Aberdeen, 1670-1745, page 7.
- [S50] Old Parish Register (OPR), Register of Baptisms, Methlick Parish, Aberdeen, 1670-1745, page 8.
- [S50] Old Parish Register (OPR), Register of Baptisms, Methlick Parish, Aberdeen, 1670-1745, page 16.
- [S50] Old Parish Register (OPR), Register of Baptisms, Methlick Parish, Aberdeen, 1670-1745, page 11.
- [S50] Old Parish Register (OPR), Register of Baptisms, Methlick Parish, Aberdeen, 1670-1745, page 20.
- [S50] Old Parish Register (OPR), Register of Baptisms, Methlick Parish, Aberdeen, 1670-1745, page 21.
- [S50] Old Parish Register (OPR), Register of Baptisms, Methlick Parish, Aberdeen, 1670-1745, page 24.
- [S152] Sir James Balfour Paul Scots Peerage vol. 1, page 89,.
- [S50] Old Parish Register (OPR), Register of Baptisms, Methlick Parish, Aberdeen, 1670-1745, page 30.
- [S50] Old Parish Register (OPR), Register of Baptisms, Methlick Parish, Aberdeen, 1670-1745, page 37.
- [S50] Old Parish Register (OPR), Register of Baptisms, Methlick Parish, Aberdeen, 1670-1745, page 38.
- [S50] Old Parish Register (OPR), Register of Baptisms, Methlick Parish, Aberdeen, 1670-1745, page 42.
- [S50] Old Parish Register (OPR), Register of Baptisms, Methlick Parish, Aberdeen, 1670-1745, page 43.
- [S50] Old Parish Register (OPR), Register of Baptisms, Methlick Parish, Aberdeen, 1670-1745, page 48.
- [S50] Old Parish Register (OPR), Register of Baptisms, Methlick Parish, Aberdeen, 1670-1745, page 54.
- [S50] Old Parish Register (OPR), Register of Baptisms, Methlick Parish, Aberdeen, 1670-1745, page 57.
- [S50] Old Parish Register (OPR), Register of Baptisms, Methlick Parish, Aberdeen, 1670-1745, page 66.
- [S50] Old Parish Register (OPR), Register of Baptisms, Methlick Parish, Aberdeen, 1670-1745, page 68.
- [S50] Old Parish Register (OPR), Register of Baptisms, Methlick Parish, Aberdeen, 1670-1745, page 73.
- [S50] Old Parish Register (OPR), Register of Baptisms, Methlick Parish, Aberdeen, 1670-1745, page 81.
- [S50] Old Parish Register (OPR), Register of Baptisms, Methlick Parish, Aberdeen, 1670-1745, page 84.
- [S50] Old Parish Register (OPR), Register of Baptisms, Methlick Parish, Aberdeen, 1670-1745, page 86.
- [S428] Miscellaneous Websites, His mother was identifed on the Electric Scotland WebSite article about Dr. George Cheyne as annotated by Robert Fyvie, Accredited Genealogist. Her children included William and John Cheynes.
- [S130] List of Pollable Persons in Aberdeenshire 1696, Volume 2, Presbytery of Ellon, Parish of Methlick, Page 209. Image obtained from Google Books.
- [S130] List of Pollable Persons in Aberdeenshire 1696, Volume 2, Presbytery of Ellon, Parish of Methlick, Pages 222-223. Images obtained from Google Books.
- [S428] Miscellaneous Websites, Marriage partners names provided on the Electric Scotland WebSite article about Dr. George Cheyne as annotated by Robert Fyvie, Accredited Genealogist. Her children included William and John Cheynes.
- [S50] Old Parish Register (OPR), Register of Baptisms, Methlick Parish, Aberdeen, 1670-1745, page 101.
- [S50] Old Parish Register (OPR), Register of Baptisms, Methlick Parish, Aberdeen, 1670-1745, page 105.
- [S50] Old Parish Register (OPR), Register of Baptisms, Methlick Parish, Aberdeen, 1670-1745, page 106.
- [S50] Old Parish Register (OPR), Register of Baptisms, Methlick Parish, Aberdeen, 1670-1745, page 110.
- [S50] Old Parish Register (OPR), Register of Baptisms, Methlick Parish, Aberdeen, 1670-1745, page 113.
- [S50] Old Parish Register (OPR), Register of Baptisms, Methlick Parish, Aberdeen, 1670-1745, page 117.
- [S50] Old Parish Register (OPR), Register of Baptisms, Methlick Parish, Aberdeen, 1670-1745, page 120.
- [S50] Old Parish Register (OPR), Register of Baptisms, Methlick Parish, Aberdeen, 1670-1745, page 125.
- [S50] Old Parish Register (OPR), Register of Baptisms, Methlick Parish, Aberdeen, 1670-1745, page 130, out of order.
- [S50] Old Parish Register (OPR), Register of Baptisms, Methlick Parish, Aberdeen, 1670-1745, page 136.