James Preston of Valleyfield

JAMES PRESTON OF VALLEYFIELD

Death

James Preston of Valleyfield, here treated, died before 30 December 1586. NRS: GD150/686

Marriage

James Preston of Valleyfield, here treated, married Jean Erskine NRS: GD150/686

Children

1. James Preston of Valleyfield
2. Sir John Preston of Valleyfield

Evidence from the National Records of Scotland

                   1

30 December 1586 - 20 Apr 1587: (a) Charter by William Douglas of Loichlevin to Jean Erskine, relict of James Prestoun of Valayfeild, and James, their son, of an annualrent of 400 merks from Lugtoun and Kitlegourdy. (b) Copy of (a). (c) Sasine on above. (d) Reversion on same. (e) Preliminary contract for charter, 30 December 1586. National Records of Scotland, Papers of the Earls of Morton, reference GD150/686

                   2

19 September 1593: Precept of clare constat by William, earl of Mortoun, in favour of John Prestoun, as heir of James Prestoun, his brother, son and heir of deceased James Prestoun of Walfield, in an annualrent of 400 merks from the baronies of Lugtoun and Kittilgoun. National Records of Scotland, Papers of the Earls of Morton, reference GD150/691

Genealogy

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