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Record 1

Ref :

WA2/11

Surname :

First_name :

Date :

04/12/1732

Topic :

'to the young fundine (foundling) children, 8s 1½d

Place :

Dumfries

Trade :

Notes :

Year :

1732

Record 2

Ref :

WA2/11

Surname :

Adams, Mr

First_name :

Date :

01/02/1731

Topic :

Drew up plans for a rebuilding scheme for the house previously owned by James Mitchellson

Place :

Dumfries

Trade :

Notes :

Year :

1731

Record 3

Ref :

WA2/11

Surname :

Adamson

First_name :

George

Date :

26/10/1730

Topic :

Mentioned only as deceased father in law to John Edgar

Place :

Dumfries

Trade :

Baxter

Notes :

Year :

1730

Record 4

Ref :

WA2/11

Surname :

Adamson

First_name :

Robert

Date :

17/05/1731

Topic :

Accepted role of burgh constable until next Martinmas on 31st May 1731 29 September 1733 - Present at council meeting, led vote for the smiths

Place :

Dumfries

Trade :

Sadler

Notes :

Year :

1731

Record 5

Ref :

WA2/11

Surname :

Adamson

First_name :

Thomas

Date :

23/11/1730

Topic :

Appointed as constable for the burgh for 6 months

Place :

Dumfries

Trade :

Weaver

Notes :

Year :

1730

Record 6

Ref :

WA2/11

Surname :

Affleck

First_name :

James

Date :

09/10/1727

Topic :

Made a freeman of the burgh

Place :

Dalbeattie

Trade :

Dyer

Notes :

Son in law to Robert McMillan of Arbigland

Year :

1727

Record 7

Ref :

WA2/11

Surname :

Affleck

First_name :

William

Date :

28/10/1728

Topic :

Gave bond of dates of repayment and ownership of the bridge customs to David Glen to the council treasurer 29 September 1730 - Led vote for the wrights, 25 January 1731 - Collector of tax of bridge customs

Place :

Dumfries

Trade :

Cooper

Notes :

Year :

1728

Record 8

Ref :

WA2/11

Surname :

Affleck

First_name :

William

Date :

28/05/1733

Topic :

Nominated, appointed and accepted role of burgh constable. Received a town baton also.

Place :

Dumfries

Trade :

Deacon of the squaremen

Notes :

Year :

1733

Record 9

Ref :

WA2/11

Surname :

Affleck

First_name :

William

Date :

18/09/1727

Topic :

Seat position in New Church, paid 6s, seat no. 37

Place :

Dumfries

Trade :

Notes :

Year :

1727

Record 10

Ref :

WA2/11

Surname :

Affleck

First_name :

William

Date :

02/10/1731

Topic :

Present at council meeting between 2nd October 1731 and 22nd September 1733

Place :

Dumfries

Trade :

Squareman

Notes :

Year :

1731

Record 11

Ref :

WA2/11

Surname :

Aikin

First_name :

Robert

Date :

20/03/1732

Topic :

Admitted and received as burgess and freeman of the burgh. Promised to keep sufficient gun and sword for towns protection. Paid £40 Scots composition

Place :

Mersehead

Trade :

Notes :

Year :

1732

Record 12

Ref :

WA2/11

Surname :

Aikine

First_name :

George

Date :

05/06/1732

Topic :

Nominated and appointed burgh constable until next Martinmas and accepted the same day

Place :

Dumfries

Trade :

Shoemaker

Notes :

Year :

1732

Record 13

Ref :

WA2/11

Surname :

Aireskin (Arskine, Areskine)

First_name :

Charles

Date :

11/12/1732

Topic :

To direct the use of a gift granted to the burgh by the 'burrow of his majesties exchequer' to be used for 'pious and charitable uses'. Gift to be given to Thomas Gilchrist for dispersing. 20 December 1731 - To be consulted further on matters concerning security of rents from the poor and burgh schools 03 January 1732 - appointed member of the committee prosecuting John Wilkie

Place :

London

Trade :

His Majesties solicitor general, Advocate

Notes :

Year :

1732

Record 14

Ref :

WA2/11

Surname :

Aitken

First_name :

Herbert

Date :

27/05/1728

Topic :

Made a constable of the burgh

Place :

Dumfries

Trade :

Shoemaker, late deacon of shoemakers of Dumfries

Notes :

Year :

1728

Record 15

Ref :

WA2/11

Surname :

Aitkine

First_name :

James

Date :

24/11/1729

Topic :

Accepted the role of constable until next Whitsunday and received a 'town baton'

Place :

Dumfries

Trade :

Dyer

Notes :

Year :

1729

Record 16

Ref :

WA2/11

Surname :

Alison

First_name :

Date :

24/08/1727

Topic :

Seat position in New Church, paid 6s, seat no. 33

Place :

Dumfries

Trade :

Dean

Notes :

Year :

1727

Record 17

Ref :

WA2/11

Surname :

Alison (Ailison, Allison)

First_name :

Robert

Date :

24/10/1728

Topic :

Council is to pay him 580 Scots marks for a years worth of maintenance carried out by him at the 3 ports of the burgh, 28 October 1728 - Paid 615 marks Scots for duties received from the tron (scales for weighing goods) and 3 burgh ports 26 October 1730 - Paid 590 marks for benefits of taxes gained at the 3 ports of the burgh, 25 January 1731 - Cautioner of tax at 3 ports and troon 26 October 1731 - Paid 540 Scots marks with William Sturgeon for benefits of the troon and 3 ports 25 October 1733 - Gave bond with William Porter to Thomas Gilchrist, treasurer, of 750 marks Scots for the weights and measures at the meal mercat for one year,

Place :

Dumfries

Trade :

Late deacon of the weavers

Notes :

Year :

1728

Record 18

Ref :

WA2/11

Surname :

Allan

First_name :

Janet

Date :

04/12/1732

Topic :

To receive 6s quarterly in £2 2s

Place :

Dumfries

Trade :

Notes :

Relict of William Pickersgill

Year :

1732

Record 19

Ref :

WA2/11

Surname :

Allan

First_name :

Adam

Date :

04/04/1728

Topic :

Mention of his death

Place :

Dumfries

Trade :

Tobacco Spinner

Notes :

Father in law to Francis Scot

Year :

1728

Record 20

Ref :

WA2/11

Surname :

Allan

First_name :

John

Date :

11/02/1731

Topic :

Admitted and received as burgess and freeman of the burgh. 5 marks Scots composition

Place :

Dumfries

Trade :

Merchant

Notes :

Son in law to Andrew Crosbie, merchant and burgess

Year :

1731

Record 21

Ref :

WA2/11

Surname :

Allan

First_name :

Mary

Date :

20/11/1727

Topic :

Brought before the council for throwing out hot ashes which had to be extinguished

Place :

Dumfries

Trade :

Notes :

Paid 40s fine to James Gilchrist, town treasurer and to be imprisoned until payment is made

Year :

1727

Record 22

Ref :

WA2/11

Surname :

Allan

First_name :

Robert

Date :

24/11/1729

Topic :

Accepted role of constable until next Whitsunday

Place :

Dumfries

Trade :

Weaver

Notes :

Year :

1729

Record 23

Ref :

WA2/11

Surname :

Allenn

First_name :

Janet

Date :

07/02/1732

Topic :

To be paid 6 shillings poor relief quarterly. First paid on 31st January

Place :

Dumfries

Trade :

Notes :

Relict of William Pickersgill

Year :

1732

Record 24

Ref :

WA2/11

Surname :

Anderson

First_name :

Homer

Date :

29/09/1732

Topic :

Present at council meeting, led vote for the wrights

Place :

Dumfries

Trade :

Wright

Notes :

Year :

1732

Record 25

Ref :

WA2/11

Surname :

Anderson

First_name :

Robert

Date :

02/12/1727

Topic :

Brought in to accept a position in the constabulary. Accepted position on 9th December 09 December 1728, Mentioned as deceased 07 February 1732 - Mentioned as deceased husband of Marion Drysdaill

Place :

Dumfries

Trade :

Late Deacon of the Wrights, Wright

Notes :

Lawful father of Robert Anderson

Year :

1727

Record 26

Ref :

WA2/11

Surname :

Anderson

First_name :

Robert

Date :

09/12/1728

Topic :

Accepted as burgess and freeman of the burgh

Place :

Dumfries

Trade :

Notes :

Lawful son to Robert Anderson, late deacon of the Wrights, deceased

Year :

1728

Record 27

Ref :

WA2/11

Surname :

Anderson

First_name :

Robert

Date :

02/12/1728

Topic :

Fined 40 shillings Scots for unlawful trading. Paid the fine on the 9th December

Place :

Dumfries

Trade :

Glazier

Notes :

Year :

1728

Record 28

Ref :

WA2/11

Surname :

Anderson

First_name :

Robert

Date :

29/09/1732

Topic :

Present at council meeting, led vote for the smiths,

Place :

Dumfries

Trade :

Sadler

Notes :

Year :

1732

Record 29

Ref :

WA2/11

Surname :

Andersone

First_name :

John

Date :

13/03/1732

Topic :

Mentioned only as the lawful father of Rodger Anderson

Place :

Dumfries

Trade :

Workman

Notes :

Year :

1732

Record 30

Ref :

WA2/11

Surname :

Andersone

First_name :

Robert

Date :

04/12/1732

Topic :

Mentioned as deceased husband to Marrion Drysdale

Place :

Dumfries

Trade :

Wright

Notes :

Year :

1732

Record 31

Ref :

WA2/11

Surname :

Andersone

First_name :

Rodger

Date :

13/03/1732

Topic :

Admitted and received as burgess and freeman. Paid 5 marks Scots as composition

Place :

Dumfries

Trade :

Notes :

Lawful son to John Anderson

Year :

1732

Record 32

Ref :

WA2/11

Surname :

Archibald, Mrs.

First_name :

Date :

17/08/1727

Topic :

Seat position in New Church, paid 8s, seat no. 2

Place :

Dumfries

Trade :

Notes :

Year :

1727

Record 33

Ref :

WA2/11

Surname :

Bailes, Mr.

First_name :

Date :

10/07/1732

Topic :

Receiver of dues paid to him by George Bell and James Corrie on behalf of the burgh of Dumfries at the burrows meeting in Edinburgh. Total £29 3s 4d Scots.

Place :

Edinburgh

Trade :

Notes :

Year :

1732

Record 34

Ref :

WA2/11

Surname :

Baily

First_name :

Robert

Date :

21/07/1729

Topic :

Mentioned as deceased

Place :

Dumfries

Trade :

Merchant

Notes :

Husband of Janet Wilson

Year :

1729

Record 35

Ref :

WA2/11

Surname :

Bainherd

First_name :

David

Date :

10/11/1727

Topic :

Appointed to keep the towns buildings

Place :

Trade :

Common Executioner

Notes :

Year :

1727

Record 36

Ref :

WA2/11

Surname :

Barber

First_name :

John

Date :

15/11/1731

Topic :

Nominated and appointed burgh constable and accepted role on 22nd. Received town baton

Place :

Dumfries

Trade :

Wright

Notes :

Year :

1731

Record 37

Ref :

WA2/11

Surname :

Barrie

First_name :

Joseph

Date :

09/09/1728

Topic :

Made a burgess and freeman of the burgh

Place :

Dumfries

Trade :

Workman

Notes :

Son in law to Robert Grierson

Year :

1728

Record 38

Ref :

WA2/11

Surname :

Barton

First_name :

Robert

Date :

12/03/1733

Topic :

Disposition granted by him to James McMarrie dated 14th May 1724

Place :

Edinburgh

Trade :

Writer

Notes :

Year :

1733

Record 39

Ref :

WA2/11

Surname :

Baxter

First_name :

Thomas

Date :

20/12/1731

Topic :

Helped Andrew Thomson to steal a ladder from the meal mercat

Place :

Dumfries

Trade :

Wright

Notes :

Year :

1731

Record 40

Ref :

WA2/11

Surname :

Baxter

First_name :

William

Date :

14/08/1732

Topic :

Live in derelict tenement owned by Gilbert Maxwell. Spoke to Thomas Jardine about demolition. Also owned tenement so presumably one of Gilberts heirs

Place :

Dumfries

Trade :

Wright

Notes :

Year :

1732

Record 41

Ref :

WA2/11

Surname :

Beatie (Beaty)

First_name :

Andrew

Date :

05/06/1732

Topic :

Nominated and appointed overseer of the highways for the ensuing year. Accepted the role on 19th June 22 September 1733, Elected and chosen as merchant councillor. Accepted 29th September 08 July 1734, Nominated and appointed stent master

Place :

Dumfries

Trade :

Merchant

Notes :

Year :

1732

Record 42

Ref :

WA2/11

Surname :

Beaty

First_name :

Andrew

Date :

29/09/1733

Topic :

Present at council meeting between 29th September 1733 and 19th August 1734

Place :

Dumfries

Trade :

Merchant

Notes :

Year :

1733

Record 43

Ref :

WA2/11

Surname :

Beck

First_name :

Edward

Date :

23/10/1732

Topic :

Admitted and received as burgess and freeman of the burgh. Paid 5 Scots marks composition

Place :

Dumfries

Trade :

Notes :

Son to George Beck

Year :

1732

Record 44

Ref :

WA2/11

Surname :

Beck

First_name :

George

Date :

23/10/1732

Topic :

Mentioned as father of Edward Beck and father in law to James Moorhead, workman

Place :

Dumfries

Trade :

Workman

Notes :

Year :

1732

Record 45

Ref :

WA2/11

Surname :

Beck

First_name :

George

Date :

05/06/1732

Topic :

Admitted and received as burgess and freeman of the burgh. To keep sufficient sword and gun for towns protection and paid 5 Scots marks composition

Place :

Dumfries

Trade :

Workman

Notes :

Son in law to John Richardson, merchant

Year :

1732

Record 46

Ref :

WA2/11

Surname :

Beck

First_name :

Robert

Date :

06/09/1731

Topic :

Admitted and received as burgess and freeman of the burgh. 5 Scots marks composition fee

Place :

Dumfries

Trade :

Shoemaker

Notes :

Son in law to deceased James Robson

Year :

1731

Record 47

Ref :

WA2/11

Surname :

Beck (ton)

First_name :

Elizabeth

Date :

08/11/1731

Topic :

Loaned jointly with Margaret Beck £100 by Andrew Crosbie and James Gilchrest until the gift of £100 given to them by John Bell of Warrington was received. Money was sent to them on the 14th August 1732

Place :

Dumfries

Trade :

Notes :

Spouse to David Martine. They also had children but no names mentioned

Year :

1731

Record 48

Ref :

WA2/11

Surname :

Beck (ton)

First_name :

Margaret

Date :

08/11/1731

Topic :

Lent money by Andrew Crosbie and James Gilchrest who were trustees of her money. £100 lent until it could be properly claimed from John Bell in Warrington who gave it as a gift. Money sent on !4th August 1732

Place :

Dumfries

Trade :

Notes :

Spouse to John Martine (butcher)

Year :

1731

Record 49

Ref :

WA2/11

Surname :

Beckton

First_name :

Edward

Date :

03/12/1733

Topic :

Absent form council meeting but still nominated and appointed burgh constable

Place :

Dumfries

Trade :

Carter

Notes :

Year :

1733

Record 50

Ref :

WA2/11

Surname :

Beckton

First_name :

George

Date :

07/02/1732

Topic :

Received 10s poor relief half yearly

Place :

Dumfries

Trade :

Notes :

Year :

1732

Record 51

Ref :

WA2/11

Surname :

Beckton

First_name :

George

Date :

04/12/1732

Topic :

To receive 10s half yearly in £7

Place :

Dumfries

Trade :

Notes :

Year :

1732

Record 52

Ref :

WA2/11

Surname :

Bell

First_name :

Bruce

Date :

27/11/1727

Topic :

Made a burgh constable

Place :

Dumfries

Trade :

Innkeeper

Notes :

Year :

1727

Record 53

Ref :

WA2/11

Surname :

Bell

First_name :

George

Date :

09/09/1728

Topic :

Made a stent master of the burgh

Place :

Dumfries

Trade :

Merchant

Notes :

Year :

1728

Record 54

Ref :

WA2/11

Surname :

Bell

First_name :

George

Date :

03/01/1732

Topic :

On committee prosecuting John Wilkie

Place :

Dumfries

Trade :

Notes :

Year :

1732

Record 55

Ref :

WA2/11

Surname :

Bell

First_name :

George

Date :

26/05/1729

Topic :

Money paid for contribution to construction of New Church, £33 7s 6d paid to Bell and his company

Place :

Dumfries

Trade :

Merchant

Notes :

Year :

1729

Record 56

Ref :

WA2/11

Surname :

Bell

First_name :

George

Date :

30/09/1728

Topic :

Present at council meetings between 30th September 1728 and 19th August 1734

Place :

Dumfries

Trade :

Merchant, treasurer of the council from 2.10.1728

Notes :

Year :

1728

Record 57

Ref :

WA2/11

Surname :

Bell

First_name :

Gordon

Date :

17/08/1727

Topic :

Seat position in New Church, paid 7s 6d, seat no. 8

Place :

Dumfries

Trade :

Notes :

Year :

1727

Record 58

Ref :

WA2/11

Surname :

Bell

First_name :

James

Date :

14/08/1732

Topic :

Nominated and appointed stent master. Accepted 21st August

Place :

Dumfries

Trade :

Merchant

Notes :

Year :

1732

Record 59

Ref :

WA2/11

Surname :

Bell

First_name :

James

Date :

17/08/1727

Topic :

Seat position in New Church. Paid 8s, seat no 56

Place :

Dumfries

Trade :

Notes :

Year :

1727

Record 60

Ref :

WA2/11

Surname :

Bell

First_name :

John

Date :

08/11/1731

Topic :

Sent £100 to Elizabeth and Margaret Beck and to be distributed by Andrew Crosbie and James Gilchrest

Place :

Warrington

Trade :

Notes :

Year :

1731

Record 61

Ref :

WA2/11

Surname :

Bell

First_name :

Robert

Date :

26/05/1729

Topic :

Accepted role of highway overseer

Place :

Dumfries

Trade :

Merchant

Notes :

Year :

1729

Record 62

Ref :

WA2/11

Surname :

Bell

First_name :

Robert

Date :

31/05/1731

Topic :

Employed as overseer of the highways for half a year from last Whitsunday

Place :

Dumfries

Trade :

Merchant

Notes :

Year :

1731

Record 63

Ref :

WA2/11

Surname :

Bellinshaws

First_name :

David

Date :

27/11/1732

Topic :

Admitted and received as burgess and freeman of the burgh. Paid 5 marks composition

Place :

Tinwall

Trade :

Notes :

Son in law to John Forsyth

Year :

1732

Record 64

Ref :

WA2/11

Surname :

Bettie

First_name :

Andrew

Date :

07/02/1732

Topic :

Received 10s half yearly poor relief

Place :

Dumfries

Trade :

Notes :

Son to John Younger and brother of Helen Youngers

Year :

1732

Record 65

Ref :

WA2/11

Surname :

Betty

First_name :

Andrew

Date :

04/12/1732

Topic :

To receive 10s half yearly in £7

Place :

Dumfries

Trade :

Notes :

Child of John Youngers, deceased

Year :

1732

Record 66

Ref :

WA2/11

Surname :

Birkmyre

First_name :

Thomas

Date :

04/12/1732

Topic :

Nominated, appointed and accepted role of burgh constable

Place :

Dumfries

Trade :

Shoemaker

Notes :

Year :

1732

Record 67

Ref :

WA2/11

Surname :

Birkmyre

First_name :

William

Date :

22/09/1730

Topic :

Admitted and received as burgess and freeman of the burgh. 5 Scots marks composition paid

Place :

New Abbey

Trade :

Notes :

Son in Law to deceased James Boyd

Year :

1730

Record 68

Ref :

WA2/11

Surname :

Black

First_name :

John

Date :

17/02/1729

Topic :

Appointed to estimate costs of repairing and thereafter maintaining the ruinous tenements

Place :

Dumfries

Trade :

Merchant

Notes :

Year :

1729

Record 69

Ref :

WA2/11

Surname :

Blacklock

First_name :

John

Date :

18/09/1727

Topic :

Made freeman of the burgh

Place :

Dumfries

Trade :

Shoemaker

Notes :

Year :

1727

Record 70

Ref :

WA2/11

Surname :

Blacklock

First_name :

John

Date :

24/11/1729

Topic :

Accepted role of constable until next Whitsunday

Place :

Dumfries

Trade :

Shoemaker

Notes :

Year :

1729

Record 71

Ref :

WA2/11

Surname :

Blacklock

First_name :

John

Date :

05/10/1730

Topic :

End of contract between him and the council to build a house by the new church. Dimensions of house also in this entry 25 January 1731 - Paid £6 annually to the council for land at nether haugh

Place :

Dumfries

Trade :

Bricklayer, Brickmaker

Notes :

Year :

1730

Record 72

Ref :

WA2/11

Surname :

Blacklock

First_name :

John

Date :

28/05/1733

Topic :

Nominated, appointed and accepted role of burgh constable

Place :

Dumfries

Trade :

Shoemaker

Notes :

Year :

1733

Record 73

Ref :

WA2/11

Surname :

Blacklock

First_name :

John

Date :

17/08/1727

Topic :

Seat position in New Church, paid 7s, seat no, 45

Place :

Dumfries

Trade :

Shoemaker

Notes :

Year :

1727

Record 74

Ref :

WA2/11

Surname :

Blacklock (Blaiklock)

First_name :

Robert

Date :

30/09/1728

Topic :

Present at council meetings between 30th September 1728 and 22nd September 1731

Place :

Dumfries

Trade :

Shoemaker

Notes :

Year :

1728

Record 75

Ref :

WA2/11

Surname :

Blackstock

First_name :

Date :

24/08/1727

Topic :

Seat position in New Church, paid 7s, seat no. 41

Place :

Dumfries

Trade :

Deacon

Notes :

Year :

1727

Record 76

Ref :

WA2/11

Surname :

Blackstock

First_name :

Edward

Date :

09/05/1732

Topic :

Mentioned as deceased father to John Blackstock

Place :

Blackshaw

Trade :

Burgess

Notes :

Year :

1732

Record 77

Ref :

WA2/11

Surname :

Blackstock

First_name :

John

Date :

09/05/1732

Topic :

Admitted and received as burgess and freeman of the burgh. To keep sufficient gun and sword for the towns defence and paid 5 Scots marks composition fee.

Place :

Perth

Trade :

Collector of his majesties excise

Notes :

Son to deceased Edward Blackstock

Year :

1732

Record 78

Ref :

WA2/11

Surname :

Bloomfield

First_name :

Margaret

Date :

04/12/1732

Topic :

To receive 9s quarterly in £3 3s

Place :

Dumfries

Trade :

Notes :

Relict of Charles Logan

Year :

1732

Record 79

Ref :

WA2/11

Surname :

Blunt

First_name :

David

Date :

15/11/1731

Topic :

Nominated and appointed constable of the burgh and accepted role on 22nd. Received a town baton

Place :

Dumfries

Trade :

Workman

Notes :

Year :

1731

Record 80

Ref :

WA2/11

Surname :

Blunt

First_name :

John

Date :

04/12/1732

Topic :

Granted 14s 4,5d for expenses of registry and organising the money for the poor and also left 10 roods of land for use by the poor. Money for the poor left by Robert Johnstone

Place :

Dumfries

Trade :

Notes :

Year :

1732

Record 81

Ref :

WA2/11

Surname :

Blunt

First_name :

Robert

Date :

07/02/1732

Topic :

Mentioned only as deceased husband of Janet Niccolson

Place :

Dumfries

Trade :

Weaver

Notes :

Year :

1732

Record 82

Ref :

WA2/11

Surname :

Bowie, Mr.

First_name :

John

Date :

06/11/1732

Topic :

Mentioned as deceased minister of Troqueer parish church

Place :

Dumfries

Trade :

Minister

Notes :

Year :

1732

Record 83

Ref :

WA2/11

Surname :

Boyd

First_name :

James

Date :

22/09/1730

Topic :

Mentioned as deceased father in law to William Birkmyre

Place :

Dumfries

Trade :

Merchant

Notes :

Year :

1730

Record 84

Ref :

WA2/11

Surname :

Boyd

First_name :

Robert

Date :

21/05/1733

Topic :

Mentioned as his heirs owned tenements adjoining the site now owned by James Vair. Presumably deceased

Place :

Dumfries

Trade :

Writer

Notes :

Year :

1733

Record 85

Ref :

WA2/11

Surname :

Boyd, Mrs.

First_name :

Date :

24/08/1727

Topic :

Seat position in New Church, paid 8s, seat no. 54

Place :

Dumfries

Trade :

Notes :

Year :

1727

Record 86

Ref :

WA2/11

Surname :

Bran

First_name :

William

Date :

17/08/1727

Topic :

Seat position in New Church, paid 7s 6d, seat no. 7

Place :

Dumfries

Trade :

Notes :

Year :

1727

Record 87

Ref :

WA2/11

Surname :

Brian

First_name :

John, the younger

Date :

13/06/1732

Topic :

Mentioned only as deceased father in law to Andrew Lithgow

Place :

Dumfries

Trade :

Merchant

Notes :

Year :

1732

Record 88

Ref :

WA2/11

Surname :

Briding

First_name :

Thomas

Date :

11/03/1734

Topic :

Brought £5 from Thomas Raining to Dumfries for use of the New Church

Place :

Trade :

Notes :

Year :

1734

Record 89

Ref :

WA2/11

Surname :

Broadfoot

First_name :

Alexander

Date :

17/05/1731

Topic :

Nominated and accepted role of burgh constable until next Martinmas 07 February 1732 - Paid 6s poor relief quarterly

Place :

Dumfries

Trade :

Deacon of the shoemakers, shoemaker

Notes :

Year :

1731

Record 90

Ref :

WA2/11

Surname :

Broadfoot

First_name :

Alexander

Date :

04/12/1732

Topic :

To receive 6s quarterly in £2 2s

Place :

Dumfries

Trade :

Shoemaker

Notes :

Year :

1732

Record 91

Ref :

WA2/11

Surname :

Broadfoot

First_name :

Margaret

Date :

07/02/1732

Topic :

To receive 12s poor relief quarterly and replacement of Ann Young

Place :

Dumfries

Trade :

Notes :

Relict of William Moffat

Year :

1732

Record 92

Ref :

WA2/11

Surname :

Broadfoot

First_name :

Margaret

Date :

04/12/1732

Topic :

To receive 12s quarterly

Place :

Dumfries

Trade :

Notes :

Year :

1732

Record 93

Ref :

WA2/11

Surname :

Brown

First_name :

Agnes

Date :

07/02/1732

Topic :

Given 9s poor relief to be paid quarterly

Place :

Dumfries

Trade :

Notes :

Relict of John McNaught

Year :

1732

Record 94

Ref :

WA2/11

Surname :

Brown

First_name :

Agnes

Date :

04/12/1732

Topic :

To receive 12s quarterly

Place :

Dumfries

Trade :

Notes :

Relict of John McNaught, writer

Year :

1732

Record 95

Ref :

WA2/11

Surname :

Brown

First_name :

James

Date :

13/05/1734

Topic :

Council set him the middle shop under the coffee house for 9 years for £18 Scots annual rent

Place :

Dumfries

Trade :

Writer

Notes :

Year :

1734

Record 96

Ref :

WA2/11

Surname :

Brown

First_name :

John

Date :

17/02/1729

Topic :

Noted as highest bidder for a piece of Rope. Bid £11 10s at the new council house

Place :

Dumfries

Trade :

Town treasurer in 17th July 1722

Notes :

Year :

1729

Record 97

Ref :

WA2/11

Surname :

Brown

First_name :

John

Date :

22/09/1729

Topic :

Appointed new merchant councillor

Place :

Dumfries

Trade :

Merchant, late dean

Notes :

Year :

1729

Record 98

Ref :

WA2/11

Surname :

Brown

First_name :

John

Date :

07/02/1732

Topic :

Paid 7s 6d poor relief quarterly

Place :

Dumfries

Trade :

Merchant

Notes :

Year :

1732

Record 99

Ref :

WA2/11

Surname :

Brown

First_name :

John

Date :

17/08/1727

Topic :

Seat position in New Church, paid 8s. Seat no. 57

Place :

Dumfries

Trade :

Writer

Notes :

Year :

1727

Record 100

Ref :

WA2/11

Surname :

Brown

First_name :

John

Date :

26/05/1729

Topic :

Paid 1s 1d towards construction of the New Church

Place :

Dumfries

Trade :

Late Dean

Notes :

Year :

1729

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