The community of the realm in Scotland, 1249–1424
History, law and charters in a recreated kingdom
Resignations: David II (1329-71)
By Matthew Hammond
CITE THIS PAGE: Matthew Hammond, 'Resignations: David II (1329-71)', The community of the realm in Scotland, 1249 -1424: History, law and charters in a recreated kingdom, 21 Nov. 2019, https://cotr.ac.uk/social-network-analysis-political-communities-and-social-networks/forfeitures-resignations-and-escheats/resignations-david-ii-1329-71/
Part One: Resignations to David II, 1329-57
Explore the visualization of resignations to David II in the period 1329 to 1357 at the People of Medieval Scotland database.
Table of resignations and re-gifts, 1329-1357
| H-number | Date | Resigner | Beneficiary | Lands |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/54/11 | 10 March 1332 | Gilbert of Johnstone, son of Thomas of Johnstone | William of Irvine | Whiteriggs and Redmyre |
| 1/54/111 | 6 May 1346 | Andrew, son of Michael Harper of Carrick | Patrick, son of Michael Harper of Carrick | Dalelachane' in the tenement of 'Ballemontyrcowyltane' (Baile Muintir Comaltain(AYR) |
| 1/54/118 | October 1346 X 1349 | Mary Stirling, lady of Roberton | William Douglas, lord of Liddesdale (d. 1353) | barony of Roberton (LAN) |
| 1/54/119 | October 1346 X 1349 | Mary Stirling, lady of Roberton | William Douglas, lord of Liddesdale (d. 1353) | Dalruscan and 'Robertmore' (DMF) |
| 1/54/143 | 31 March 1354 | Donald, earl of Lennox | Malcolm, son of Duncan, son of Murdoch | half Leckie (STL) |
| 1/54/24 | 11 August 1341 | John Graham, lord of Dalkeith | William Douglas, lord of Liddesdale (d. 1353) | barony of Kilbucho (PEB) |
| 1/54/27 | 22 September 1341 | William, marischal, king's serjeant | Ingram of Ardler | Baldowrie (ANG) |
| 1/54/34 | circa 1341 | Margaret of Gorton | John of Preston, knight (14C) | land in barony of Gorton (MLO) |
| 1/54/38 | 18 September, 1341 X 1343 | Thomas of the Hill | Thomas of the Hill, son of Thomas of the Hill | The Hill (WLO) |
| 1/54/39 | 6 January 1342 | Margaret, daughter of Edward of Whitewell | John of Preston, knight (14C) | barony of Gorton (MLO) |
| 1/54/39 | 6 January 1342 | Constance, daughter of Edward of Whitewell | John of Preston, knight (14C) | barony of Gorton (MLO) |
| 1/54/40 | 6 January 1342 | John Graham, lord of Dalkeith | William Douglas, lord of Liddesdale (d. 1353) | barony of Dalkeith (MLO) |
| 1/54/49 | 29 May 1342 | Hugh Douglas, son of William Douglas (14C) | William Douglas, earl of Douglas (d. 1384) | Douglasdale (LAN), Carmichael (LAN), Selkirk Forest (SLK), Lauderdale (BWK), Bedrule (ROX), Eskdale (ROX), Staplegordon (DMF), Buittle in Galloway (KCB), Romanno (PEB), and of the (burgh) ferme of Rutherglen (LAN) |
| 1/54/5 | 6 February 1331 | Thomas de Chartres (Charteris), chancellor (d. 1346) | William of Irvine | lordship (superiority) of the land of Uras (KCD) |
| 1/54/6 | 1 March 1331 | Maninus de Maneriis of Milan, Master | Thomas de Chartres (Charteris), chancellor (d. 1346) | half of the land of Kinfauns (PER) |
| 1/54/7 | 21 March 1331 | Michael, marischal | William Douglas of Lothian (son of Andrew Douglas) | Lochurd (PEB) |
Part Two: Resignations to David, 1357-63
Explore the interactive graph on the People of Medieval Scotland website.
Table of resignations and re-gifts, 1357-63
| H-number | Date | Resigner | Beneficiary | Lands |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/54/162 | 13 November 1357 | William More of Abercorn, knight | Alexander Haliburton | 20 merklands of Drem (ELO) |
| 1/54/184 | 11 February 1358 | William Bisset (14C) | William Sinclair (mid14C) | Mertoun and Merchiston (MLO) |
| 1/54/187 | 12 March 1358 | Donald, earl of Lennox | Malcolm, son of Duncan, son of Murdoch | half Leckie (STL) |
| 1/54/205 | 28 June 1358 | John of Masterton | William of Grimslaw | Pitreavie (FIF) |
| 1/54/217 | 18 November 1358 | Richard Mowat, chaplain | Adam of Urquhart | sheriffdom of Cromarty (ROS) |
| 1/54/220 | 15 December 1358 | William More of Abercorn, knight | Mary, Blessed Virgin | Upper Merchiston (MLO) |
| 1/54/220 | 15 December 1358 | William More of Abercorn, knight | Saint Catherine | Upper Merchiston (MLO) |
| 1/54/220 | 15 December 1358 | William More of Abercorn, knight | chaplain at altar of St Katherine in parish church of Edinburgh | Upper Merchiston (MLO) |
| 1/54/224 | 15 March 1359 | Thomas, earl of Mar (d. 1373x74) | John Herries, knight | barony of Terregles (DMF) |
| 1/54/224 | 15 March 1359 | Thomas, earl of Mar (d. 1373x74) | Margaret, wife of John de Heriz, knight | barony of Terregles (DMF) |
| 1/54/264 | 22 July 1360 | Isabel, countess of Fife (d. ca 1389) | Robert Erskine, chamberlain | barony of Kinnoull (PER) |
| 1/54/264 | 22 July 1360 | Isabel, countess of Fife (d. ca 1389) | Christiana Keith, wife of Robert Erskine | barony of Kinnoull (PER) |
| 1/54/278 | January 1361 | John of Corrie | James Douglas, lord of Dalkeith (d. 1420) | Crunzierton, Mollin, Raehills and Minnygap (DMF) |
| 1/54/286 | 17 April 1361 | John Lang, burgess of Edinburgh | Alexander Cockburn, king's armour-bearer | 'Bouryfelde' in Haddington (ELO) |
| 1/54/298 | 6 December 1361 | David Broun (14C) | John Broun, son of David Broun | Colstoun (ELO) |
| 1/54/299 | 6 January 1362 | John Graham, earl of Menteith (d. 1347) | Bartoldo/ Bartholomew de Loen, knight | barony of Barnbougle (WLO) |
| 1/54/299 | 6 January 1362 | Mary of Menteith, countess of Menteith | Philippa de Mowbray | barony of Barnbougle (WLO) |
| 1/54/301 | 6 April 1362 | Walter Bisset (ca1300) | John Bisset (mid 14C) | Clerkington (MLO); Kilbrackmont (FIF) |
| 1/54/318 | 19 September 1362 | John of Banntyne | Walter son of Augustine, burgess of Edinburgh | Niddrie (MLO) |
| 1/54/333 | 18 January 1363 | Gilbert of Glencarnie (mid 14C) | Gilbert of Glencarnie (mid 14C) | barony of Glencarnie (INV) |
| 1/54/336 | 25 January 1363 | John Riddell, lord of Cranstoun | John Riddell, lord of Cranstoun | Cranstoun Riddell (MLO) |
| 1/54/361 | 28 June 1363 | Patrick (V), earl of Dunbar/March and Moray (d.1369) | George of Dunbar, earl of March (d. 1423/4) | baronies of Tibbers and Morton (DMF) |
| 1/54/361 | 28 June 1363 | Agnes, wife of Patrick, earl of March and Moray | George of Dunbar, earl of March (d. 1423/4) | baronies of Tibbers and Morton (DMF) |
| 1/54/378 | 23 August 1363 | Roger Hogg, burgess of Edinburgh | Roger Hogg, burgess of Edinburgh | land in Edinburgh |
| 1/54/378 | 23 August 1363 | Roger Hogg, burgess of Edinburgh | Margaret, wife of Roger Hogg, burgess of Edinburgh | land in Edinburgh |
| 1/54/380 | 25 August 1363 | James Francis, son of Hugh Francis of Blair | Robert Erskine, knight | Marlee (PER) |
Part Three: Resignations to David II, 1364-71
Explore the interactive graph on the People of Medieval Scotland database.
Table of resignations and re-gifts, 1364-71
| H-number | Date | Resigner | Beneficiary | Lands |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/54/425 | 6 August 1364 | Robert Erskine, chamberlain | Robert Erskine, chamberlain | Alloa & Gaberston (CLA) |
| 1/54/425 | 6 August 1364 | Robert Erskine, chamberlain | Christiana Keith, wife of Robert Erskine | Alloa & Gaberston (CLA) |
| 1/54/435 | 18 February 1365 | James of Dundas | John of Dundas | barony of Fingask (PER) |
| 1/54/436 | 28 February 1365 | Walter Oliphant (14C) | Walter Oliphant (14C) | Gask (PER) |
| 1/54/436 | 28 February 1365 | Walter Oliphant (14C) | Elizabeth, sister of David II, wife of Walter Oliphant | Gask (PER) |
| 1/54/437 | 28 February 1365 | Walter Oliphant (14C) | Walter Oliphant (14C) | Turin (ANG) |
| 1/54/437 | 28 February 1365 | Walter Oliphant (14C) | Elizabeth, sister of David II, wife of Walter Oliphant | Turin (ANG) |
| 1/54/438 | 28 February 1365 | Walter Oliphant (14C) | Walter Oliphant (14C) | Auchtertyre & Balcraig (ANG) |
| 1/54/438 | 28 February 1365 | Walter Oliphant (14C) | Elizabeth, sister of David II, wife of Walter Oliphant | Auchtertyre & Balcraig (ANG) |
| 1/54/439 | 28 February 1365 | Walter Oliphant (14C) | Walter Oliphant (14C) | Newtyle & Kinpurney (ANG) |
| 1/54/439 | 28 February 1365 | Walter Oliphant (14C) | Elizabeth, sister of David II, wife of Walter Oliphant | Newtyle & Kinpurney (ANG) |
| 1/54/440 | 28 February 1365 | Walter Oliphant (14C) | Walter Oliphant (14C) | Aberdalgie & Dupplin (PER) |
| 1/54/440 | 28 February 1365 | Walter Oliphant (14C) | Elizabeth, sister of David II, wife of Walter Oliphant | Aberdalgie & Dupplin (PER) |
| 1/54/448 | 3 August 1365 | Bartoldo/ Bartholomew de Loen, knight | Lindores Abbey (fd1190) | half Easter Craigie (WLO) |
| 1/54/448 | 3 August 1365 | Philippa de Mowbray | Lindores Abbey (fd1190) | half Easter Craigie (WLO) |
| 1/54/452 | 17 August 1365 | John Young, burgess of Linlithgow | Adam Forester, clerk of rolls | half Whitburn (WLO) |
| 1/54/457 | 2 October 1365 | John of Inchture | Alan Erskine | barony of Inchture (ANG) |
| 1/54/458 | 2 October 1365 | Alexander of Crambeth | Alan Erskine | Crambeth (KNR) |
| 1/54/459 | 17 October 1365 | Thomas, earl of Mar (d. 1373x74) | John Herries, knight | barony of Terregles (DMF) |
| 1/54/463 | 20 November 1365 | Gilla Muire MacAulay MacCormack | Aulay, son of Aulay MacCormack | Stroangassel (KCB) |
| 1/54/469 | 18 December 1365 | Patrick Melville (14C) | William of Gledstanes, son of William of Gledstanes | Winkston, etc. (PEB) |
| 1/54/481 | 16 April 1366 | Adam of Moncur | Walter of Hospital | Kinmonth (FIF) |
| 1/54/481 | 16 April 1366 | Agnes Ramsay | Walter of Hospital | Kinmonth (FIF) |
| 1/54/488 | 26 May 1366 | Mariota Cheyne | Mariota Cheyne | half barony of Strabrock (WLO); quarter Caithness |
| 1/54/492 | 26 July 1366 | John of Logie, son of John of Logie knight | John of Logie, son of John of Logie knight | Logie (PER) |
| 1/54/492 | 26 July 1366 | Robert [Stewart] II, king of Scots (d. 1390) | Robert [Stewart] II, king of Scots (d. 1390) | Logie (PER) |
| 1/54/498 | 31 July 1366 | Joan of Findlater, wife of Richard Sinclair | Richard Sinclair | Findlater (BNF) |
| 1/54/498 | 31 July 1366 | Joan of Findlater, wife of Richard Sinclair | Joan of Findlater, wife of Richard Sinclair | Findlater (BNF) |
| 1/54/505 | 27 November 1366 | Andrew Landells | William of Dissington, knight | third of half of barony of Ardross (FIF) |
| 1/54/512 | 17 January 1367 | Alexander Lindsay, knight (mid 14C) | William Lindsay (1360s) | Byres (ELO) |
| 1/54/513 | 18 January 1367 | Robert Erskine, chamberlain | Nicholas Erskine | barony of Kinnoull (PER) |
| 1/54/520 | 31 May 1367 | Robert [Stewart] II, king of Scots (d. 1390) | John Stewart, earl of Carrick (d. 1406) [King Robert III] | earldom of Atholl |
| 1/54/520 | 31 May 1367 | Robert [Stewart] II, king of Scots (d. 1390) | Annabella, daughter of John of Drummond | earldom of Atholl |
| 1/54/523 | 15 June 1367 | Patrick Ramsay of Dalhousie | Alexander Ramsay, son of Alexander Ramsay of Carnock | barony of Dalhousie (MLO) |
| 1/54/527 | 14 August 1367 | John of Crichton | John of Craigie (1360s) | Merchiston (MLO) |
| 1/54/528 | 14 August 1367 | William Landellis, bishop of St Andrews (d. 1385) | John of Crichton | baronies of Hownam, Crailing (ROX) |
| 1/54/535 | 2 October 1367 | Emma of Dunfermline | Adam Pingle | Longforgan (PER) |
| 1/54/542 | 18 January 1368 | Margaret Gillibrand | Duncan Fraser | lands in BNF and MOR |
| 1/54/542 | 18 January 1368 | Margaret Gillibrand | Christiana, wife of Duncan Fraser, sister of Gilbert of Glencarnie (mid 14C) | lands in BNF and MOR |
| 1/54/546 | 21 February 1368 | Mary de Munfichet (Muschet) | John Drummond | lands in PER and STL |
| 1/54/550 | 8 March 1368 | Andrew Campbell, knight | Robert Stewart of Schenbothy | half Red Castle (ANG) |
| 1/54/565 | 4 July 1368 | Robert Erskine, chamberlain | Robert Erskine, chamberlain | Alloa & Gaberston (CLA) |
| 1/54/565 | 4 July 1368 | Robert Erskine, chamberlain | Christiana Keith, wife of Robert Erskine | Alloa & Gaberston (CLA) |
| 1/54/570 | 25 June 1368 | Patrick (V), earl of Dunbar/March and Moray (d.1369) | George of Dunbar, earl of March (d. 1423/4) | Cumnock (AYR), Blantyre (LAN), Glenken (KCB), Mochrum (WIG) |
| 1/54/573 | 26 July 1368 | Robert [Stewart] II, king of Scots (d. 1390) | John of Logie, son of John of Logie knight | Logie (PER) |
| 1/54/581 | 7 December 1368 | Laurence of Kinpont, son of Laurence of Kinpont | John Graham, son of John Graham of Dalkeith | Lugton (MLO) |
| 1/54/621 | 22 April 1369 | William Newbigging, lord of Dunsyre | Walter, son of William of Newbigging (mid 14C) | half barony of Coulter (LAN) |
| 1/54/631 | 1 August 1369 | Walter Bisset (mid 14C) | Archibald Douglas, lord of Galloway, earl of Douglas (d. 1400) | half barony of Coulter (LAN); Clerkington (ELO) |
| 1/54/635 | 18 September 1369 | Walter Bisset (mid 14C) | William of Dissington, knight | Kilbrackmont (FIF) |
| 1/54/637 | 29 September 1369 | Thomas, son of Walter (14C) | Henry Douglas, brother of James (14C) | Lugton (MLO) |
| 1/54/638 | 4 October 1369 | Fergus of Airth | Fergus of Airth | lands of Fergus of Airth |
| 1/54/638 | 4 October 1369 | Fergus of Airth | Beatrice, wife of Fergus of Airth | lands of Fergus of Airth |
| 1/54/638 | 4 October 1369 | Fergus of Airth | William, son of Fergus of Airth | lands of Fergus of Airth |
| 1/54/642 | 23 October 1369 | James Douglas, lord of Dalkeith (d. 1420) | James Douglas, lord of Dalkeith (d. 1420) | Eshiels & Quilt (PEB) |
| 1/54/643 | 23 October 1369 | Gilbert, physician | Thomas of Rait | Balgillo (ANG) |
| 1/54/652 | 9 December 1369 | James Douglas, lord of Dalkeith (d. 1420) | James Douglas, lord of Dalkeith (d. 1420) | barony of Dalkeith (MLO) |
| 1/54/657 | 24 December 1369 | Helen MacGuffog | Thomas Spring | Gask (ABD) |
| 1/54/658 | 14 January 1370 | John Gordon (mid14C) | William Douglas, earl of Douglas (d. 1384) | Wester Balmonth (FIF) |
| 1/54/659 | 15 January 1370 | Margaret of Abernethy, countess of Angus | Alexander Lindsay, knight (mid 14C) | barony of Inverarity (ANG) |
| 1/54/687 | 2 May 1370 | Duncan Wallace, knight | Thomas of Rait | lands in barony of Uras (KCD) |
| 1/54/691 | 4 May 1370 | Margaret of Abernethy, countess of Angus | Alexander Lindsay, knight (mid 14C) | barony of Inverarity (ANG) |
| 1/54/692 | 6 May 1370 | Thomas of Conheath | Thomas of Conheath | Kelwood & Boreland (DMF) |
| 1/54/693 | 6 May 1370 | William (III), earl of Ross (d. 1372) | William (III), earl of Ross (d. 1372) | rights in Plater forest , etc. (ANG) |
| 1/54/704 | 15 September 1370 | John Burnard, king's claviger | Richard Comyn, forester of Darnaway | 10 marks from Carnousie (BNF) |
| 1/54/705 | 17 September 1370 | Robert [Stewart] II, king of Scots (d. 1390) | Robert [Stewart] II, king of Scots (d. 1390) | barony of Methven (PER) |
| 1/54/705 | 17 September 1370 | Robert [Stewart] II, king of Scots (d. 1390) | Euphemia, queen of Scots (d. 1386) | barony of Methven (PER) |
| 1/54/706 | 18 September 1370 | Thomas Bisset, son of Thomas Bisset knight | John Herring | barony of Glasclune (PER) |
| 1/54/708 | 22 October 1370 | Duncan Wallace, knight | Duncan Wallace, knight | Sundrum & Drumfairn (AYR) |
| 1/54/708 | 22 October 1370 | Duncan Wallace, knight | Eleanor Bruce, countess of Carrick | Sundrum & Drumfairn (AYR) |
| 1/54/710 | 22 October 1370 | Duncan Wallace, knight | Duncan Wallace, knight | land in Bannockburn (STL) |
| 1/54/710 | 22 October 1370 | Duncan Wallace, knight | Eleanor Bruce, countess of Carrick | land in Bannockburn (STL) |
| 1/54/711 | 23 October 1370 | William (III), earl of Ross (d. 1372) | William (III), earl of Ross (d. 1372) | earldom of Ross; lordship of Skye |
| 1/54/714 | 24 October 1370 | Hugh Barclay of Kippo | Donald MacNair | land in Foss (PER) |
| 1/54/718 | 9 November 1370 | David Barclay, knight | John Barclay, son of David Barclay | part of Cockairnie (KNR) |
| 1/54/719 | 31 December 1370 | John of Danielston, knight | Robert of Danielston | barony of Glencairn (DMF) |
| 1/54/721 | 26 January 1371 | John Lindsay of Thurston | John Wallace of Riccarton | Muirletter (ANG) |