Sir Stephen Kirkpatrick of Closeburn

SIR STEPHEN KIRKPATRICK OF CLOSEBURN

According to Richard Godman Kirkpatrick: "Stephen, son of Adam, in the Chartulary of Kelso is styled, Stephanus dominus ville de Kilosbern, filius et haeres domini Ada? de Kirkpatrick. He entered into an agreement with the Abbot, concerning the Convent's right to the Church of Kilosbern, die Mercurii proxima post festarn purificationis, beatse Marias virginis 1278". Kitkpatrick of Closeburn: 4

Evidence from Kelso Liber

1278: Charter by which Stephen, lord of Closeburn, son of Sir Adam of Kirkpatrick, confirms that he has resigned and quit claimed the patronage of the church of Closeburn in favour of the monks of Kelso, which had previously been given to them by Edgar [son of Donald, lord of Nithsdale] and his daughter Affrice. Kelso Liber II: number 341

Evidence from the National Records of Scotland

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1306 x 1329: Carta Stephani Kirkpatrik [Kilpatrik] de terries de Pennyrsax [Pennirsax]. RMS 1304-1424, Appendix II, Index A, charter number 296 on p. 528

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1306 x 1329: To Stephen Kirkpatrick knight, of the lands of Penesax, whilk sometime was John Penesax. RMS 1304-1424, Appendix II, Index B, charter number (67) on p. 528

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1306 x 1329: Carta Stephani de Kirkpatrik de terries de Pennirsax. RMS 1304-1424, Appendix II, Index A, charter number 510 on p. 543

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1306 x 1329: To Stiven Kirkpatrick, of the lands of Pennisax, with the miln. RMS 1304-1424, Appendix II, Index B, charter number (12) on p. 543

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1307 x 1320: Charter by King Robert I to Stephen of Kyrkpatryk [Kirkpatrick], kt., of land which belonged to Nesta of Penirsax [Pennersaughs, Dumfriesshire] within tenement of Penirsax, with mill of same, to be held of lord of Annandale in fee and heritage for performance of due and customary services. Witnesses: Bernard, abbot of Abirbr', chancellor, Walter, steward of Scotland, William de Soules, Robert of Keith, marshal, and Alexander of Seton, kts. National Records of Scotland, Crown Office Writs, reference AD1/9

Note: [No tag or seal; cf. R.M.S., i, app.ii, nos.296, 510]. [1307x1320]. AAM Duncan (ed.), "Regesta regum Scottorum", vol. 5, the Acts of Robert I (Edinburgh, 1988), No 404.

Printed Evidence

1. Liber S. Marie de Calchou. Registrum Cartarum Abbacie Tironensis de Kelso, 1113-1567. TOM. II (Bannatyne Club, Edinburgh, MDCCCXLVI), 583 pp. including indexes
2. Registrum Magni Sigilli Regum Scotorum. The Register of the Great Seal of Scotland. A. D. 1306-1424. New Edition to which are added indexes and remains of the lost charter rolls. Edited by John Maitland Thomson, LL,D. (H. M. General Register House, Edinburgh, 780 pp, including indexes and errata and corrigenda

Genealogy

1. Kirkpatrick of Closeburn (George Norman, London, MDCCCLVIII), 71 pp.
2. Stirnet: Kirkpatrick 1
3. Stirnet: Kirkpatrick 2
4. Darryl Lundy's Peerage

Biographical Summary

Stephen, Lord of Closeburne in the Chartulary of Kelso is styled "Stephanus dominus Villae de Closeburni, filius et haeres, A de, de Kirkpatrick." Kitkpatrick of Closeburn: 4

He received the lands of Pennirsax c1320 from King Robert the Bruce for his unflinching support throughout the wars of independance,and the heroic actions of his two sons.

It is written in Blind Harry's epic that Stephen's son's were "cousins dear" of William Wallace.It is probable though not proven that Stephen married the sister of William Wallace's mother,Margaret Crawford.

After the Feast of the Purification of the Blessed Mary the Virgin, in the year 1278 ,Stephen sided with Kelso Abbey ,in a lawsuit between Kelso Abbey, on the one part, and Sir Adam, his father, on the other, concerning the right of patronage of the Church of Closeburn.The Lord Bishop of Glasgow found in favour of the Abbott and Sir Stephen,and directed Sir Adam to pay all costs of the lawsuit.. (Research):The history of Pennersax

In the year 1499 Adam de Kirkpatrick disposed of his ancient family inheritance, and Pennersex, now known as Pennersaughs, was added to the baronial possessions of Mouswald. The following brief abstract of the titles of this estate, down to its incorporation with that of Carruthers, sufficiently illustrates the history of the lands. 1. Grant (undated) " by William de Brus to Yvon de Kirkpatrick, of the land of Pennersex called Thorbeck, or Williamby, for military service seiz the eighth part of a warlike or effective man." Upon this it may be remarked that the name " Thorbeck " unites to " beck" the common Cumbrian word for stream " thor," whatever that may mean. Perhaps it is the same word which appears in the equally ancient name Torthorwald. " Williamby " was no doubt derived from the name of its owner, with the usual suffix " by," as seen in Lockerby, Middleby, Netherby, Canobie, and other places near. 2. Grant (undated) " by King Robert Brus to Stephen de Kirkpatrick, knight, both of the land and mill of Pennersex, then depending on the Lord of Annandale, by service according to use." The date probably was about 1320. 3. Grant by " Archibald, Earl of Doiiglas and Longueville, Lord of Galloway and Annandale, to his kinsman Sir Thomas de Kirkpatrick, Lord of Closeburn, of the Patronage of the Parish Church of Pennersex in the Lordship of Annandale, for homage, fealty and service, according to letters apart there referred to, May 5, 1428." 4. Grant " by the same Earl, Duke of Touraine in France, to George de Kirkpatrick, upon the resignation of his father, Sir Thomas, both of the lands and patronage before mentioned, to a series of heirs, one after another, on failure of that George and his issue male, June 13, 1432." 5. and lastly, Grant " by Adam de Kirkpatrick of Pennersex, with two consequent resignations to the Crown and a precept of King James IV. for passing a charter accordingly in favour of Simon de Carruthers of Mouswald and his heirs, not only of the above patronage, but likewise of the lands of Pennersex, March 19 and July 3, 1499".