Thomas Borthwick, Master of Borthwick

THOMAS, MASTER OF BORTHWICK (aka ARTHUR BORTHWICK)

Evidence Published by the National Records of Scotland

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20 Sep 1523: Charter granted by William, Lord Borthwick, in favour of his beloved son and heir apparent ARTHUR BOTHUICK, and Marjory Seytoun, his spouse and the longest liver of them two in conjunct infeftment and the heirs male lawfully procreated or to be procreated between them whom failing to the nearest and lawful heirs of the said Arthur whomsoever of the lands of Halkwood, Ovirgalcottis (Cauldcoats), Nethirgalcottis, Harschaw with the corn and waulk mills thereof, and the lands of Rydding (Redding), lying within the barony of Avondaill; to hold of Andrew, Lord Avondaill his heirs and assignees for services used and wont reserving nevertheless 50 merks Scots from the said lands to William, Lord Borthuick, for the time of the life of the said Arthur to be paid at two yearly terms Whitsunday and Martinmas in winter by equal portions Dated at his castle of Borthuik Witnesses: William Borthuik of Cruikstoun (Crookston), William Borthuik of Johnestoun, Richard Maitland of Lethingtoun and others National Records of Scotland, Lands formerly belonging to the Earls of Eglinton, reference GD3/1/10/83

Note: The reference to Arthur Borthwick is presumed to be an error.

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30 January 1530-31: Dispensation by Gavin, archbishop of Glasgow as judge delegate, for marriage of Hugh Montgomery and Marion Seton [later 2nd earl of Eglinton and the sister of George, lord Seton, formerly wife of Thomas, master of Borthwick. 'Scots Peerage' iii, 439.]. (2 examples; one carries archbishop's round seal, good condition). National Records pf Scotland, Montgomerie Family, Earls of Eglinton: Legal and Financial Papers, reference GD3/2/3/15

Note: Thomas's marriage to Marion Seton was annulled by the Pope, on account of consanguinity. Darryl Lundy's Peerage

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5 July 1554: Extract contract between John, Lord Borthwick and Dame Marion Seton, Countess of Eglinton. (Registered in Books of Council and Session, 5 July 1554). National Records of Scotland, Montgomerie Family, Earls of Eglinton: Legal and Financial Papers, reference GD3/2/4/15

Genealogy

1. The Scots Peerage II: For Borthwick, Lord Borthwick see pp. 94-117
2. Darryl Lundy's Peerage