Poser 355 - Minute book of Lanark Burgh, 1680
In this poser, taken from a minute book for the burgh of Lanark (by kind permission of South Lanarkshire Council), we asked what occupation was Alexander Hervie due to follow and what extra requirement was he obliged to satisfy?
Answers: Alexander Hervie was due to become a carpenter. He was also obliged to keep his ma[jes]ties peice.
Additional note: Alexander Hervie may have been related to William Hervie executed for treason at the cross of Lanark on 3rd March 1682.
Transcription
The said day Alex[ande]r hervie Late
prenteis to John thomsone wright & sone
in Law to Alex[ande]r Cuninghame b[ur]ges
of E[d]inbur[g]h Is admittit burges and
fand Mark Clifford ca[ution]er for
his extent & watches who tooke the
band for keeping of his ma[jes]ties peice
This poser was devised by Alan Laurie, a researcher with an interest in 17th century High Court of Justiciary cases and the image of the Lanark burgh minute book appears by kind permission of South Lanarkshire Council.
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