NARRATIVES AND EXTRACTS - FROM THE RECORDS OF THE PRESBYTERY OF ELLON - PART II - 1607 TO 1628

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NARRATIVES AND EXTRACTS presents Part II of the Presbytery of Ellon records, covering 1607 to 1628, with documentary entries and narrative summaries focused on governance of the church community. It includes rolls and ordinances, financial notes connected with communicants’ payments, and proceedings of meetings. The text records disciplinary actions, deferred sentences, excommunication processes, and investigations into alleged witchcraft, reflecting how ecclesiastical authorities handled disputes, compliance, and sin within their jurisdiction.

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Narratives and Extracts

From the Records of the Presbytery of Ellon

Part II - 1607 to 1628

中五 | ELLON PRESBYTERY RECORDS.
——
ON a fly-leaf at the beginning of Vol.II.is Dasted a verv much wasted leaf.
on which first is a list of 6 of the ministers.only Dartlv distinguishable.and the
obiect for the list is almost quite effaced. Then comes."The Roll and ordour
of ye exercesers,1607,"but it does not,in several of the names.at all correspond
to that date,and as it would be misleading it is not given. It might do for the
year,1627.Below this,but in different handwriting and with no date—"Ellon
payes for the burses ye .·,.(wasted)as follows—9 sh.ye Io⁰ · ··
“(Communicants).
libs. sh.
5 · 8
"Ellon Ioo2 Communicants(I200 is meant)
Udney ro0o
4 ·IO
22
Tarves Io00
4 ·IO
33
(should be 7oo)
Methlique 500
3 · 3
15
Logie 400
o·36
15
Cruden goo
4· I
12
Foveraine ro00
4· IO
59
Slaynis(a blank)
o. 50."
On 4th March,I607.when there is a meeting.only Messrs.Reid.Mitchell
Bruce and Tullidaff are present. The others,as mentioned at the close of last
volume,are"south . . and unreturnit." April,1607. Fragments
remaining,speak of taking trial of witches and delating them to the Sherriff.and
executing the order of the Synod against the Laird of Essilmont howsoon he
comes into the country. Two Aberdeen Ministers and Mr.Iohn Reid“to nas
to Tolquhone for taking up of all materis debaittable betwix him and Mr.
Thomas Gardyne."
“In respect the Erll of Eroll is presentlie in the countrv. The assemblie
ordaneis Mr.David Rait,Mr.Geo.Hav,Mr.Robert .Mr.Tohn Reid
Thomas Tullidaff and Mr.D.Rattray to pas on Tuesday to my lord and requyre
his lordship to communicat conform to his often promises. And put Mr.Arthor
Pantoun,railling papist,out of his lordship's companie. And in case of refusal
or delay the presbyteries of Ellon and Turriff to proceid against his lordshin
pr u in the sentence of Excommunication. The brother failzeing or re
miss,to pay 2o libs." Mr.Rattray is ordained to go through with the Excom-
munication of Arthur Pantoun,and again on rith April,and"gif he be in my | | --- | # NARRATIVES AND EXTRACTS FROM THE # RECORDS OF THE PRESBYTERY OF ELLON PART II.—1607 TO 1628. BY THOMAS MAIR,ELLON. ABERDEEN:W.JOLLY &SONS,ALBANY PRESS,BRIDGE STREET 中 Φ lord of Erroll's companie and cannot be personalie apprehendit (or approached)becaus he is privatlie keipit"to summon him out of the pulpit publicly.Mr.Rattray,in case he fail to obey,to be suspended.He was evidently loth to gothrough with the task. On the Isth he produces a letter addressed to thepresbytery from the Earl. "Ryt.traist freinds,pleis understand that at yeprovinciall desyre and yours I have removeit Mr.Arthur Pantoune furthaltogidder of my companie,sa yat heirafter there sall be gevin na occasioun ofoffence to you nor them.Nather sall ye neid to use ye censurs of ye kirk againshim in yat behalf. Sa resting all forder to your consideration. y hartliecommendatioun rememberit I.· you in protectioun of ye Almichtie.Slaynis,ye 14 of Apryl,r607. assureit freind et sic subscribitur,Erroll."This letter is accepted and is to be inserted in the Presbytery's Book,I1thApril,1607.“The presbyterie being urged be ye richt honorble.ye Lairds ofMuchell and Leyis,commissioners appointit for that effect,to admit Mr.JohneReid moderator of ye presbyterie for a certane tym conforme to ane act maidlaitlye at Linlithgow thairament.And the said Mr.Johne being lykways urgedto accept.The brethren and the said Mr.Johne answerit they thochtit necessar to see ye said act authentiklie extractit . and thairafter giveressonable and discreit answer in reverence and humilitie as becom them." Margaret King,vagabond,fugitive from the parish of Ellon"for turning thefive and the schew,"and re

FAQs

What timeframe does Part II of the Presbytery of Ellon records cover?

Part II covers 1607 to 1628.

What kinds of matters are recorded in these narratives and extracts?

The records include meeting proceedings, disciplinary actions, financial notes related to communicants, and inquiries into alleged witchcraft and related accusations.

How does the text handle cases like witchcraft accusations?

It describes that, following instructions from the Synod, sessions conducted inquiries and the matter was brought before higher authority, including further inquiry into specific allegations and testimony.

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