Mariota Campbell

MARIOTA CAMPBELL (aka MARIOTE or MARION CAMPBELL) Lady of Corswell

Mariota Campbel is one of the two daughters and heiresses of Finlay Campbell of Corswell. NRS: GD138/1/108

First Marriage

Mariota Campbell married John McDowell of Garthland. Registrum Magni Sigilli Regum Scotorum. The RMS: 3128

Children of First Marriage

Second Marriage

Mariota Campbell married John Kennedy of Ardmillan. NRS: 329

Children of Second Marriage

1. Thomas Kennedy of Ardmillan
2. John Kennedy

Evidence from the National Records of Scotland

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28 June 1545: Charter by which Mary, Queen of Scots, confirms to John McDowell of Garthland and his wife Mariote Campbell, possession of the four merk land of Portaspetill, the one merk land of Auchcort, the three merk land of Mydtoun of Lochanis, the one merk land of Tunbaa, and the one merk land of Dewchra, all of old extent, in the sheriffdom of Wigton. John McDowell of Garthland resigned these lands in order to obtain a new grant from the crown in favour of himself and his wife, and their male heirs, whom failing to John's nearest male heirs. John and Mariote were to hold in conjunct fee and liferent. Registrum Magni Sigilli Regum Scotorum. The Register of the Great Seal of Scotland, A.D. 1513-1546 (H.M. General Register House, Edinburgh, 1883), charter number 3128 on p. 735

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2 June 1561: Instrument of sasine propriis manibus by Thomas Kennedy of Bargany, in favour of John Kennedy of Ardmyllane and Marion Campbell his spouse, of 2 merkland of old extent of Meylbane and Lagnamys. National Records of Scotland, Papers of the family of Dalrymple-Hamilton of Bargany, Ayrshire, reference 329

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26 March 1566: Crown Precept from Chancery directed to Fergus Nylsone brother german to John Nylsone of Craigcaffie and to John Magdowgall of Knokincrosch sheriffs of Wigton in hac parte to infeft Mariota Campbell as one of the two heirs to her father the deceased Finlay Campbell of Corswell in the half of the 45 merkland of Corswell and the 2½ merkland of Mye, held in chief of the Crown; taking security for £37.10/- of fermes of ½ the said lands. National Records of Scotland, National Records of Scotland, Papers of the Stewart family, Earls of Galloway (Galloway Charters), reference GD138/1/108

Note: There is mention of Margaret Kennedy relict of said Finlay as deceased. Sasine has not been recovered for 3 terms.

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30 March 1566: Instrument of Sasine at the hand of Michael McCrekane N.P. narrating that the above Fergus Neilsoun infeft Mariota Campbell in the above lands conform to above precept. Wit:- John Neilsoun of Cragcaffie, John Kennedy of Ardmillane, John Makcalve alias Clerk and John Campbell in Lochrannald. National Records of Scotland, Papers of the Stewart family, Earls of Galloway (Galloway Charters), reference GD138/1/109

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26 May 1569: Instrument of Sasine at the hand of Duncan McClellan N.P. narrating that Gilbert Agnew of Challoyct sheriff depute of Wigton in hac parte conform to Crown precept dated 12 April 1569, infeft Mariota Campbell as one of the two heirs of deceased Finlay Campbell of Corswell her father in the other half of the 10½ merklands as described above. Taking security for £47.5/- for the fermes of the said ½ of the lands which had been in hands of the Crown for 4 years and a term. Wit:- Andrew Reide in Balscheroyt, John Scherar King's messenger, John Reid yr. in Balscheroyt and William Ross. National Records of Scotland, Papers of the Stewart family, Earls of Galloway (Galloway Charters), reference GD138/1/120

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[1570]: Charter by Mariota Campbell lady of Corswell and John Kennedy of Ardmillan her spouse, to Uchtred McDowell of Garthland and his heirs, of her half of the 45 merkland of Corswell and of the 2½ merkland of Mye and ½ of the 10½ merklands of Areis, Balgawyne Dowloch and Carnbrok in the parishes of Kirkcum and Stanykirk for an unnamed sum of money, to be held by Uchtred of the Crown rendering service due and wont and reserving liferent to the granter. Wit:- David Kennedy in Maxweltoun, George Campbell "our servitor", Gilbert McDowell in Balker and George Kennedy of Dalquhorane. no tags or seals. National Records of Scotland, National Records of Scotland, Papers of the Stewart family, Earls of Galloway (Galloway Charters), reference GD138/1/125

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11 July 1576: Instrument of Sasine at hand of William Hegait N.P. narrating that John Campbell, brother of John Campbell in Logane, and Mariota Kennedy spouse of first named John, were infeft by George Kennedy of Balmaclanochan as bailie of Mariota Campbell lady Corswell with consent of John Kennedy of Ardmillan her spouse and of Uchtred McDowell of Garthland her son and heir apparent, in the 20/- land of Glengyre and 20/- land of Nether Carnboy in parish of Kirkcum, reserving liferent to the granter. Wit:- to precept were Hugh Campbell of Killocht younger, Gilbert McDowell in Balker and Alex. McDowell his son.- and to the sasine, - the said Hew Campbell, John Ross fiar of Drumgraing, John Ross in Carneboy and Thomas Ross there. National Records of Scotland, Papers of the Stewart family, Earls of Galloway (Galloway Charters), reference GD138/1/136

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8 February 1580-81: Signet letters dispensing with all alienations of lands and barony of Corswell in parish of Kirkinner, sheriffdom of Wigtown, belonging to Marion Campbell, lady Corswell, and of lands and barony of Garthland in parish of Stonykirk, said sheriffdom, belonging to Uchtred McDowell of Garthland, elder, son of said Marion, he being in trouble due to deadly feud with his unspecified enemies, and sold to any person or persons in time bygone, and granting said Marion and Uchtred licence to make new alienations thereof to any person they please notwithstanding said lands are held ward and relief of the king. Applied signet. Subscribed by the king. McDouall of Garthland, reference GD237/12/11

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19 December 1583: Extract Retour, held at Regressiehill, of Mariota Campbell as heir to her father the deceased Finlay Campbell of Corswell, in a 2½ merkland of the 10 merkland of Brouchjarg in hands of the Crown for 20 years through nonentry. Finlay died in Oct. 1563 and the said Margaret was the eldest of his two daughters. Assize Ninian Adeir younger of Kinhilt, Mathew Stewart of Dunduff, John McDowell of Knokincrosche, Gilbert McDowell in Dowie, William Kennedy in Gillespie, Uchtred McDowell of Barjarg, John McDowell in Kirkmagill, John Neilson younger of Craigcaffie, Gilbert McDowell in Balcair, David Kennedy in Maxwelstoun, Thomas Hay of Park, George Campbell in Logane, John Kennedy of Grenane, Hew Kennedy in Largis and Martin Kennedy in Balneill. National Records of Scotland, Papers of the Stewart family, Earls of Galloway (Galloway Charters), reference GD138/1/164

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25 February 1583-84: Instrument of Sasine at the hand of Michael McCrekane N.P. narrating that Patrick Agnew sheriff of Wigton conform to above retour and Chancery precept of 29 Jan. 1583/4 infeft Mariota Campbell in the above lands. Wit:- Andrew Agnew son and heir apparent of the said sheriff Alexander McKee young laird of Larg, Alexander Agnew of Croach, John McKee als falconar, Quintin Agnew, Andro McDowell in Culquhossine and Hew Campbell younger of Keloch. [There is a duplicate of this sasine]. Papers of the Stewart family, Earls of Galloway, reference GD138/1/165

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25 January 1586-87: Charter by Mariota Campbell lady of Corswell one of the two heirs of the deceased Finlay Campbell of Corswell, to her son Uchtred McDowell of Garthland, of her half of the 45 merklands of Corswell and her half of the 10½ merklands of Arie, Knokbrek, Carnbrok and Ballingaun and the mill thereof in the parish of Kirkcum, and also her half of the 2½ merkland of Mye in the parish of Stanykirk and also the superiority of the 2½ merkland of Knoknane and ¼ part of the mill thereof being part of the 10 merkland of Brouchjarg in parish of Kirkcum; and also her half of the 15 merkland of Catbultie viz.:- 5 merkland of Ballingat, 5 merkland of Knoknarling and Dirsalloch and 5 merklands of Garlarg and Blakmark, and the superiority of the 10 merkland of Knokcreoch and Knoknaldin in the parish of Kells.To be held from the granter of the Crown, reserving liferent to the granter. With precept directed to John McDowell of Knokincrosche and Andrew Lyndesay. National Records of Scotland, Papers of the Stewart family, Earls of Galloway (Galloway Charters), reference GD138/1/173

Note: Mariota Campbell's charter, which was issued at Corswall, was witnessed by Hugh Campbell of Killoch, junior, Andrew Gray, rector of Kells, George Campbell in Logane, and Gilbert McDowell of Balker. Her charter was It was confirmed under the Great Seal of Scotland on 24 February 1586-87. Registrum Magni Sigilli Regum Scotorum. The Register of the Great Seal of Scotland, A.D. 1583-1593 (H.M. General Register House, Edinburgh, 1888), charter number 1166 on p. 386

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22 April 1587: Instrument of Sasine at the hand of Michael McCrekane N.P. narrating that John McDowell of Knokincrosche as bailie of Mariota Campbell lady Corswell conform to above charter, infeft Quintin McDowell as attorney for Uchtred McDowell of Garthland elder in her half of the 45 merkland of Corsewell and others. Wit:- John McDowell in Carn, David Ross in Kirkbryde, Gilbert Leiche in Ardwell, John McTeir in Carn, Uchtred McDowell younger of Garthland, Alexander Agnew in Blair, Fergus McDowell in Mye, John McCulnane in Malmenne and John McCulnane wobster in Caldonnes. National Records of Scotland, Papers of the Stewart family, Earls of Galloway (Galloway Charters), reference GD138/1/180

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22 April 1587: Instrument of Sasine at the hand of Michael McCrekane N.P. narrating that John McDowell of Knokincrosche as bailie of Mariota Campbell Lady Corswell conform to Great Seal Charter dated 24 Feb. 1586 infeft Uchtred McDowell of Garthland elder in the lands specified in Mariota's charter of 25 Jan. 1586. Wit:- John McDowell in Karne, David Ross in Kirkbryde, Gilbert Reoch (?Leiche) in Ardwell, John McTeir in Karne, Uchtred McDowell younger of Garthland, Alex. Agnew in Blair, Fergus McDowell in Mye, John McCulnane in Malinernie and John McCulnane wobster in Caldounis. National Records of Scotland, Papers of the Stewart family, Earls of Galloway (Galloway Charters), reference GD138/1/182

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13 November 1591: Charter by which James VI, King of Scots, confirms possession of the baronies of Garthland and Corswall to Uthred McDowall of Gathland. The liferents of Mariota Campbell, his mother, and Margaret Kennedy, his wife, is acknowledged and reserved. Registrum Magni Sigilli Regum Scotorum. The Register of the Great Seal of Scotland, A.D. 1583-1593 (H.M. General Register House, Edinburgh, 1888), charter number 1957 on p. 664

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5 November 1593: Crown Precept from Chancery to the Sheriff and bailies of Wigton, following retour, to infeft Uchtred McDowell now of Garthland as heir to his father the deceased Uchtred McDowell of Garthland in the lands and baronies of Garthland and Corswell (as detailed in sasine dated 10 and 11 Nov. 1600), held in chief of the Crown. Subject to the liferent of Mariota Campbell mother of the said deceased Uchtred. National Records of Scotland, Papers of the Stewart family, Earls of Galloway (Galloway Charters), reference GD138/1/216

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10 November 1593: Instrument of Sasine at the hand of James Glover N.P. narrating that Alexander Agnew of Croach as sheriff depute conform to above precept infeft Uchtred McDowell now of Garthland as heir to his father in the above lands reserving liferent to Mariota Campbell. Wit:- George Campbell in Balseroct, Patrick McDowell servitor to said Uchtred, David Ross in Kirkbryde, John Sympsoun gardener in Corswell, Adam McKie in Culimuk and Andro McKie his son. National Records of Scotland, Papers of the Stewart family, Earls of Galloway (Galloway Charters), reference GD138/1/217

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28 February 1600: Sub-tack by John McDowell in Culcraige to Uchtred McKie, indweller in Innermessan, of the place of Innermessan, with the pieces of 'beirland and aitland' lying within the said town and town roods, pertaining to Marion Campbell, lady of Corswall, in liferent. Nationa; Records of Scotland, Papers of the Agnew Family of Lochnaw, Wigtownshire, reference GD154/149