Sir John Cockburn, of Ormiston, Lord Justice-Clerk

Other References

• An Historical Account of the Senators of the College of Justice: From Its Institution in MDXXXII; by George Brunton, David Haig; 1832; Page 216
• The house of Cockburn of that ilk and the cadets thereof; by Thomas H. Cockburn-Hood; 1888; Page 141-147

365. Councillors at the Scottish Parliament. [July 13.] Cott. Calig., D. I., fol. 140.

Barons admitted to be on the Council since the Parliament of 1587. A. Sir Patrick Waus of Barnebarrauch, knight. A. Sir James Hume of Coldinknowes, knight, Captain of the Castle of Edinburgh. A. Mr. David Carnegie of Colluthie. A. Mr. John Cockburn of Ormiston, one of the senators of the college of justice. A. Sir John Carmichael, of that ilk, knight, warden of the west march. C. Sir John Seton, brother to Lord Seton, of Barnis, knigh

Barons and lords. . . . . . . (fn. 2) Coldenknowes, Captain of Edinb[urgh Castle]. Sir John Gordon, knight, Lord of … (fn. 2) Loughenvarre. Sir Alexander Bruce, knight, Lord of Airth ["Earth"]. Mr. John Cockburn, Lord of Ormeston.

On the 14th there arrived here an embassy from Scotland, Colonel Stuart, John Cockburn, of the King's chamber, David Lindsay a minister, George (Buchanan?), and a second secretary. The two first mentioned came as ambassadors, and the rest as councillors, without whose consent they cannot act. All of them are terrible heretics and accomplices in the conspiracy. In addition to the points of Stuart's instructions which I detailed in my letter of 15th ultimo, he is to request this Queen to give a firm assignment for 12,000l., to pay the pensions and the guard that holds the King, and to lend him a sum of money to repair the fortresses, some of which are in ruins. It is even said that he will ask for 60,000l. for this purpose, but I am not sure that he will request so much as that. He is to say that if she will not agree to it they will be obliged to renew the alliance with France, and accept the subsidy and pensions from that country, which are again being offered by the French. The King and they also wish to ask her what method she intends to adopt to preserve her religion in this country in case of her death, this being a feeler to see whether she will announce her intention of appointing the king of Scotland as her heir. The Queen received them on the 16th, but nothing passed but ceremonies of welcome. I will report what I can learn of their proceedings, which I am watching with the utmost vigilance, especially with regard to the queen of Scotland, whose life is of such vital importance for the conversion of this island and the service of God and your Majesty here. The only news from Alençon is that he is continuing in his former position, and was daily expecting the arrival of the rebel Commissioners. Cobham writes to the Queen that his most trustworthy informants there (in France) affirm that Alençon would certainly make terms with your Majesty. Sends particulars of Don Antonio's armaments at Havre de Grace and elsewhere.—London, 20th May 1583.

(Names of the Secret Council appointed 1587.)

¶"John Lord Hamilton, commendator of Arbroath. William, Earl of Angus, Lord Douglas and Abernethe. George, Earl of Huntly, Lord Gordon and Badzenauche. David, Earl of Crawford, Lord Lyndsey. George, Erl Marishal, Lord Keith. Francis, Earl Bothwell, Lord Hailes and Creichton, Lord Admiral of Scotland. John, Erl of Montrose, Lord Graham. John, Earl of Marr, Lord Erskin. George, Earl of Rothes, Lord Leslie. Mr. Peter Rollok, bisshop of Dunkeld. James Steward, Lord Down. Deceased in Julie last. William Maxwell, Lord Herries. Claud Hamilton, commendator of Paisley. Mr. Alexander Seatoun, prior of Pluscardin. Mr. Adam Boswell, bisshop of Orkney. Mr. Alexander Colvill, abbot of Culrosse. Sir James Hume of Koldenknowes, knight, captain of the castle now. Sir Patrick Waus of Barne-Barrauche, knight. Sir John Cockburne of Ormistoun, knight. Sir John Carmighell, knight, Master Stables [sic] to his highnes. Mr. David Carnegy of Collichie. Mr. Peter Young of Seaton, Elemosinar to his majesty."

"The names of the gentlemen knighted at the coronation of the Queen of Scottes, the 17th of May, 1590."

"Drumlangrig Sir James Douglas. Jonston Sir James Jonston. Cesford Sir Robert Kar. Bawcleughe Sir Walter Scott. Garleis Sir Alexander Stewart. Young Loughenvarne Sir Robert Gordon. James Melvill of Halthill Sir James Melvill. Ormeston Sir John Cockburne. Ballwerg Sir James Scott. Laweris Sir John Campbell. Glenurquhy Sir Duncane Campbell. Master of Glames Sir Thomas Lyon. Carmighell Sir John Carmighell. Constable of Dunde Sir James Skrymgeour. Tutour of Cassellis Sir Thomas Kennedy."

It is thought that the King begins to withdraw his favour from the Duke, and to look into the danger that might have ensued by the continuance of him there. The Duke presently is at Dumbarton, and has there a ship ready and well appointed, which was John Cockburn's. He desires a favourable letter from the King to the Duke of Guise in his behalf, but it is thought he will not obtain it, as he desires. 1582

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Sir John Cockburn, of Ormiston, was afterwards Lord Justice-Clerk. Sir John is also variously described as Secretary of State.

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