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Xt\> PREFACE.
William Urquhart of Cromartie, who was the representative of the family
in the time of King James the Third, received from the King the following
warrant to build a castle on the Moot Hill of Cromartie : —
" Jacobus, Dei gracia Rex Scotorum, omnibus probis hominibus tocius terre
sue, clericis et laicis salutem. Sciatis uos dedisse, concessisse e.t hac presenti carta
nostra confirmasse dilecto nostro Willelmo Vrcharde de Crummaty militi, pro suo
fideli seruicio nobis impenso et impendendo, le mote et montem mansionis de
Crummaty, jacentes infra vicecomitatum de Crummaty : Tenendas eidera Willelmo
et heredibus suis de nobis et successoribus nostris in feodo et hereditate imper-
petuum, et adeo libere et quiete sicut dictus Willelmus, aut predecessores sui, aliquas
terras siue annuos reditus in burgagio infra burgum nostrum de Crummaty, retro-
actis temporibus, tenuit seu possedit, tenuerunt seu possederunt. Insuper conces-
simus ac tenore presencium concedimus dicto Willelmo de Vrcharde militi et
heredibus suis nostram licenciam et facultatem specialem turrim siue fortalicium
super dicto le mote et monte de Crummaty edificandum et construendum, ac
dictam turrim in altum erigendum, portisque ferreis cum le machcoling et berm-
king firmandum, et in summitate eiusdem apparatibus bellicis et defensiuis pre-
parandum ; et omnia alia et singula facienda et perficienda que ad consummacionem
et edificacionem dicti turris siue fortalicii necessaria fuerint siue opportuna, absque
obstaculo seu reuocacione nostri vel successorum nostrorum quorumcunque. In
cuius Rei testimonium presentibus Uteris nostris magnum sigillum nostrum apponi
precepimus. Apud Edinburgh, sexto die mensis Aprilis, anno domini millesimo
quadringentesimo septuagesimo, et Regni nostri decimo." 1
Sir Thomas Urquhart of Cromartie was a celebrated Knight. He was the
son of Sir Thomas Urquhart of Cromartie and the Honourable Christian Elphin-
stone, daughter of Alexander fourth Lord Elphinstone, and was born in the
year 1613. Amongst the other gifts of Sir Thomas, the son. was that of
a great genealogical genius. He traced his family from Adam and Noah in
an unbroken line of descent. When he was questioned about the accuracy
1 Original Warrant, Seaforth Forfeited notice after the chapter on the Castle and
Estate Papers, Register House. The above barony of Cromartie had been printed,
interesting warrant only came under my
William Urquhart of Cromartie, who was the representative of the family
in the time of King James the Third, received from the King the following
warrant to build a castle on the Moot Hill of Cromartie : —
" Jacobus, Dei gracia Rex Scotorum, omnibus probis hominibus tocius terre
sue, clericis et laicis salutem. Sciatis uos dedisse, concessisse e.t hac presenti carta
nostra confirmasse dilecto nostro Willelmo Vrcharde de Crummaty militi, pro suo
fideli seruicio nobis impenso et impendendo, le mote et montem mansionis de
Crummaty, jacentes infra vicecomitatum de Crummaty : Tenendas eidera Willelmo
et heredibus suis de nobis et successoribus nostris in feodo et hereditate imper-
petuum, et adeo libere et quiete sicut dictus Willelmus, aut predecessores sui, aliquas
terras siue annuos reditus in burgagio infra burgum nostrum de Crummaty, retro-
actis temporibus, tenuit seu possedit, tenuerunt seu possederunt. Insuper conces-
simus ac tenore presencium concedimus dicto Willelmo de Vrcharde militi et
heredibus suis nostram licenciam et facultatem specialem turrim siue fortalicium
super dicto le mote et monte de Crummaty edificandum et construendum, ac
dictam turrim in altum erigendum, portisque ferreis cum le machcoling et berm-
king firmandum, et in summitate eiusdem apparatibus bellicis et defensiuis pre-
parandum ; et omnia alia et singula facienda et perficienda que ad consummacionem
et edificacionem dicti turris siue fortalicii necessaria fuerint siue opportuna, absque
obstaculo seu reuocacione nostri vel successorum nostrorum quorumcunque. In
cuius Rei testimonium presentibus Uteris nostris magnum sigillum nostrum apponi
precepimus. Apud Edinburgh, sexto die mensis Aprilis, anno domini millesimo
quadringentesimo septuagesimo, et Regni nostri decimo." 1
Sir Thomas Urquhart of Cromartie was a celebrated Knight. He was the
son of Sir Thomas Urquhart of Cromartie and the Honourable Christian Elphin-
stone, daughter of Alexander fourth Lord Elphinstone, and was born in the
year 1613. Amongst the other gifts of Sir Thomas, the son. was that of
a great genealogical genius. He traced his family from Adam and Noah in
an unbroken line of descent. When he was questioned about the accuracy
1 Original Warrant, Seaforth Forfeited notice after the chapter on the Castle and
Estate Papers, Register House. The above barony of Cromartie had been printed,
interesting warrant only came under my
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| Description | Their kindred, country, and correspondence. By William Fraser. Edinburgh: Printed by Thomas and Archibald Constable, 1876. With plates, including portraits and facsimiles, and genealogical tables. 2 volumes: I. History of the earls of Cromartie. Cromartie correspondence, 1662-1705.--II. Cromartie correspondence, 1706-1774. The Cromartie charters, 1257-1499. The Cromartie patents of honour, etc., 1685-1861. Narrative by John, lord Macleod ... Of the insurrection in Scotland in the years 1745-6 ... Narrative by John, lord Macleod of his campaign in the seven years' war in Germany, 1757.--The Grandvale and Cromartie branch. The Royston branch. Baronies and castles inherited and acquired by George, first earl of Cromartie, 1654-1714. History of the family of Mackenzie, by Sir George Mackenzie, first earl of Cromartie. |
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| Description | A selection of almost 400 printed items relating to the history of Scottish families, mostly dating from the 19th and early 20th centuries. Includes memoirs, genealogies and clan histories, with a few produced by emigrant families. The earliest family history goes back to AD 916. |
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