Robert Somerville

ROBERT SOMERVILLE

Robert Somerville, here treated, is the younger brother of James Somerville of Cambusnethan, 'Velvet Eye' NRS: GD150/1597 NRS: GD1/59/30

Evidence from the National Records of Scotland

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12 January 1594-95: Backbond by Robert Somervell, brother of James Somervell of Cambesnethane, to William, earl of Mortoun, on the ward and marriage of the son of John Symontoun of Hardingtoun in the barony of Roberton. National Records of Scotland, Papers of the Earls of Morton reference GD150/1597

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24 January 1600: Alienation by Gilbert, Lord Somervell, to Robert Somervell, brother to James Somervell of Cambusnethane, of his right to the lands of Ryflat, in the sheriffdom of Lanark. National Records of Scotland, Lockhart of Carstairs, reference GD1/59/30