Appendix: List of officers, 1573-89

Extracts From the Records of the Burgh of Edinburgh, 1573-1589. Originally published by Scottish Burgh Records Society, Edinburgh, 1882.

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List of officers, 1573–89

[The election of Magistrates and other Office-bearers in Burghs took place at Michaelmas annually. The municipal year thus extended from the beginning of October in one year to the beginning of October in the year following.]

LIST of PROVOSTS, BAILIES, COUNCILLORS, DEACONS OF CRAFTS, AND OTHER OFFICE-BEARERS.

1573-4.

The Lord Lyndesay, Provost.

Archibald Stewart, Alexander Vddart, Henry Neisbett, Symon Mariorebankis,—Bailies.

Williame Patersoun, Dean of Guild.

James Ros, Treasurer.

Mr. Jhonn Prestoun, Jhonn Adamesoun, Mr. Michaell Chisholme, Mongo Russell, Williame Littill, Adame Foullartoun, Williame Adamesoun, Johnn Arnott, Johnn Robertsoun, James Olephant, Thomas Aikinheid, Williame Monteith,—Councillors.

Dauid Kynloch, baxter, Murdoch Walker, mason, Jhonn Cowpar, tailor, Johnn Hendersoun, flesher, Jhonn Annan, cutler, Nowy Bruce, barber, Eduard Galbrayth, skinner, Jhonn Wauchop, furrier, Adame Craig, goldsmith, Androw Wilsoun, cordiner, Patrick Schang, wright,—Deacons of Crafts.

Mr. Alexander Guthre, Clerk.

Council Records of Edinburgh (13 November 1573), vol. v. fol. i.

1574-5.

The Lord Lindesay, Provost.

William Napier, Nicholace Vddert, Mr. Michaell Chisholme, John Arnot,—Bailies.

James Adamsoun, Dean of Guild.

James Ros, Treasurer.

Alexander Vddert, Archibald Stewert, Symon Marioribankis, Henry Nysbet, Mr. Jhonne Prestoun, Henry Charteris, Richert Abircrumby, Jhonn Moresoun, Robert Galbrayth, William Patersoun, James Inglis, Robert Hendersoun,—Councillors.

Council Records of Edinburgh (5 October 1574) vol. v. fol. 32.

1575-6.

[No Provost appears to have been elected this year.]

John Arnot, Mr. Michaell Chisholme, John Adamsoun, Robert Kar,—Bailies.

Mongo Russell, Treasurer.

John Harwod, Dean of Guild.

James Adamsoun, Andro Sklaitter, Robert Kar, James Ros, Gilbert Primrois, Nicholas Vddert, Mark Kar, John Robertsoun, William Adamesoun, James Guthre, Edward Littill, Robert Cunynghame, Alexander Clark,—Councillors.

Council Records of Edinburgh, vol. v. fol. 54, 56, 58, 61.

1576-7.

George Douglas of Parkheid, Captain of the Castle, Provost.

Androw Sclater, Robert Kar, younger, John Achesoune, Mr. John Marioribankis,—Bailies.

Alexander Guthre, Common Clerk, Dean of Guild.

James Ros, Treasurer.

Patrick, Lord Lindesay, Jhonne Adamsoun, Mr. Mychaell. Chisholme, Jhonne Arnot, Robert Kar, elder, Jhonne Harwod, Mongow Russell, Jhonne Fergussoun, Adam Foullertoun, Alexander Barclay, James Young, cutler, Jhonne Wilkye, skinner,—Councillors.

Mr. Robert Creychtoun, Mr. Richert Strang, Mr. Edmond Hay,—Assessors.

Council Records of Edinburgh (2 October 1576), vol. v. fol. 66.

1577-8.

(From October to April.)

George Douglas, Provost.

Alexander Vddart, John Robertsoun, Robert Kar, younger, Henry Charteris,—Bailies.

Lucas Wilsoun, Dean of Guild.

James Ros, Treasurer.

Mr. Robert Creichtoun, Mr. Edmond Hay, Mr. Richart Strang,—Assessors.

Mr. John Mariorebankis, Androw Sklater, John Aitkinesoun, Alexander Guthre, Mr. John Provand, James Guthre, Alexander Clark, John Arnott, Mr. John Prestoun, John Adamesoun, David Dennelstoun,—Councillors.

Council Records of Edinburgh (30 September 1577), vol. v. fol. 81, 82.

(From April to October.)

Archibald Stewart, Provost.

Alexander Vddert, Robert Kar, Henrye Charteris, Jhonn Robertsoun (and Mr. Mychaell Chisholme in his absence),—Bailies.

Lucas Wilsoun, Dean of Guild.

James Ros, Treasurer.

Mr. John Prestoun, Jhonne Adamsoun, Alexander Guthre, James Guthre, Mr. Jhonne Marioribankis, Dauid Danielstoun, Thomas Myller, Alexander Clerk, Robert Kar, elder, for the former Provost, William Lytill for Andro Sclater, William Naper for Jhonne Achesoun, Henry Nysbet for Mr. John Provand, Jhonne Arnot,—Councillors.

Mr. Robert Creychtoun, Mr. Edmond Hay, Mr. Richert Strang,—Assessors.

Council Records of Edinburgh (14 April 1578), vol. v. fol. 93, 94.

1578-9.

Archibald Stewart, Provost.

Robert Ker, elder, William Adamsoun, Gilbert Dick, Richert Abercromby,—Bailies.

Lucas Wilsoun, Dean of Guild

Androwe Stewinsoun, Treasurer.

William Lytill, Alexander Clerk for the Provost, Alexander Vddert, Robert Kar, younger, Jhonne Robertsoun, Henry Charteris, Mr. Jhonne Prestoun, Dauid Williamson, Jhonne Johnstoun of Elphinstoun, James Ros, Thomas Aikinheid, Adam Craig,—Councillors.

Mr. Robert Creychtoun, Mr. Richert Strang, Mr. Edmond Hay,—Assessors.

Council Records of Edinburgh (12 September 1578), vol. v. fol. 107, 108.

1579-80.

Alexander Clarke of Balbirny, Provost

Henry Nesbett, William Littill, Johnn Adamsoun, Robert Kar, younger,—Bailies.

Lucas Wilsoun, Dean of Guild.

Androw Stevinstoun, Treasurer.

Archibald Stewartt, Richartt Abircrumby, Gilbert Dik, Robert Kar, elder, James Forman, John Mayne, Jhonn Jhonnstoun, William Fairlie, John Fischar, William Adamsoun, Edward Hertt, John Wilky,—Councillors.

Mr. Dauid Makgill, Mr. Jhonn Schairp, Mr. Robert Creichtoun, advocate,—Assessors.

Council Records of Edinburgh (6 October 1579). vol. v. fol. 165; vol. vi. fol. I.

1580-1.

Alexander Clark of Balbirny,Provost.

Alexander Vddert, James Nicoll, William Naper, Johnn Sym,—Bailies.

Jhonn Harwod, Dean of Guild.

Jhonn Robertsoun, Treasurer.

Jhonn Adamesoun, Henry Nesbet, Lucas Wilsoun, Jhonestoun, Robert Bog, Edward Galbrayth, William Littill, Robert Ker, younger, Androw Stevinsoun, Jhonn Lowry, Frances Kinloch, Alexander Owsteane,—Councillors.

Council Records of Edinburgh (4 October 1580), vol. vi. fol. 76.

1581-2.

Alexamder Clark of Balbirny, Provost.

Robert Ker, younger, Henry Charteris, Gilbert Dik, Johnne Moresoun,—Bailies.

Johnn Harwod, Dean of Guild.

Jhonn Robertsoun, Treasurer.

Mr. Jhonne Prestoun, Johnn Sym, Alexander Vddart, William Naper, James Nicoll, Androw Sclater, Jhone Jhonestoun for the treasurer, Alexander Scott, Jhonn Fairly, Patrik Cochrane, Thomas Millare, cutler, Jhonn Bannatyne, skinner, —Councillors.

Mr. David Makgill, Mr. Jhonne Scherp, Mr. Thomas Craig,—Assessors.

Council Records of Edinburgh (3 October 1581), vol. vi. fol. 158.

1582–3.

Alexander Clark of Balbirnie, Provost.

Jhonn Adamsoun, Androw Sclater, Mr. Michaell Chisholm, William Fairly,—Bailies.

Mr. Jhon Prestoun, Dean of Guild.

Mungo Russell, Treasurer.

Henry Charters, Robert Ker, Jhonn Moresoun, Jhonn Jhonestoun, William Nesbet, Jhonn Harwod, James Forman, Alexander Naper, James Fergussoun, Jhonn Bairnisfather, William Mawle, Edward Mawchane,—Councillors.

Mr. Jhonn Scherp, Mr. Jhonn Prestoun and Mr. Thomas Craig, advocates,—Assessors.

Council Records of Edinburgh (October 1582), vol. vi. fol. 212, 213.

1583-4.

Alexander Clark of Balbirny, Provost.

William Littill, Henry Nesbett, James Nicoll, Thomas Aikinheid,—Bailies.

James Adamsoun, Dean of Guild.

James Ros, merchant,Treasurer.

John Adamsoun, Mr. Michaell Chisholme, Andro Sclater, William Fairlie, Mr. John Prestoun, Mungo Russell, William Nesbett, Hew Lawder, David Williamsoun, Thomas Myller, cutler, William Harvy, tailor; Deacons Robert Henrysoun, surgeoun, Jhonn Watt, smith, Alexander Owsteane, tailor, John Bannatyne, skinner, Thomas Annand, goldsmith, Thomas Bruce, cordiner,—Councillors.

Mungo Tailliefer, mason, Richert Burne, wright, James Wod, baxter, James Vr, flesher, Thomas Diksoun, farrier, Thomas Wricht, webster, William Cowts, walker, William Somer, bonnet maker,—the rest of the Deacons.

Mr. John Scherp, Mr. Thomas Craig, Mr. John Prestoun, younger,—Assessors.

Mr. John Skene, Procurator-Fiscal.

John Broun, Collector of Kirk Rent.

James Merchell, merchant, John Watt, smith,—Collectors of the entry silver, upsets, weekly pennies and unlaws.

Council Records of Edinburgh (October 1583), vol. vii. fol. 20.

1584-5.

James Earl of Arran, Chancellor and Captain of the Castle, Provost.

Henry Nesbet, William Nesbet, James Nicoll, William Harvie,—Bailies.

Nicoll Vddert, Dean of Guild.

James Ros, Treasurer.

Alexander Clark of Balbirnie, William Littill, William Fairlie, Alexander Vddert, Thomas Aikinheid, James Adamsoun, David Williamsoun, Allane Bryntoun, Bartilmo Somervell, John Jaksoun, John Watt, smith, George Smyth, tailor; Deacons Alexander Owsteane, tailor, Thomas Myller, cutler, George Hereott, goldsmith, Henry Blyth, surgeon, John Bannatyne, skinner, Thomas Bruce, cordiner,—Councillors.

Thomas Wod, wright, Gavin Peirie, mason, James Wod, baxter, Hary Burall, flesher, Cudbert Cranstoun, furrier, John Stevinsoun, webster, John Moyses, walker, Matho Davidsoun, bonnet maker,—Remanent Deacons.

Mr. John Scherp, Mr. John Prestoun, Mr. Henry Balfour, Mr. Alexander King,—Assessors.

James Merchell, merchant, John Watt, smith,—Collectors of Unlaws, etc.

Thomas Cok, Alexander Stewart,—Jadgers of Fish.

John Broun, Collector of Kirk Rent.

Council Records of Edinburgh (October 1584) vol. vil. fol. 114.

1585-6.

James Earl of Arran, Chancellor, Provost. (From 5th October to 1st December.)

William Littill, Provost,. (From 1st December.)

William Napier, William Fairlie, David Williamsoun, John Wilkyne,—Bailies. (Oct. 1585.)

Andrew Sclater was on 17th December elected a Bailie in room of David Williamson, who was exempted from the office on 1st December.

Nicoll Vddert, Dean of Guild.

James Inglis, Treasurer.

John Johnestoun, Henry Nesbet, James Nicoll, Henry Chairteris, John Adamesoun, Alexander Vddert, James Ros, Thomas Fischear, Frances Tennent, John Gourlaw, Alexander Owsteane, tailor, William Symontoun, sadler; Deacons Thomas Myller, cutler, James Henrysoun, surgeon, William Huchesoun, cordiner, Androw Cairny, tailor, John Mosman, goldsmith, John Thomesoun, skinner,—Councillors.

Frances Mansioun, wright, Gavin Peirie, mason, Cudbert Cranstoun, furrier, James Cairnie, baxter, John Henrysoun, flesher, Thomas Wricht, webster, William Cowts, walker, Patrik Rannald, bonnet maker,—Remanent Deacons.

Mr. John Scherp, advocate, Mr. Henry Balfour, advocate, Mr. John Prestoun, commissary, Mr. Alexander King, advocate,—Assessors.

Mr. Alexander Guther, Procurator-Fiscal.

Thomas Patersoun, merchant, Moyses Wallace, skinner,—Collectors of Unlaws.

Alexander Stewart, Henry Smyth,—Jadgers.

John Johnestoun, John Broun,—Collectors of Kirk Annuals.

James Henrysoun, notary, Collector of St. Paul's Work and Trinity College.

Council Records of Edinburgh (October 1585), vol. vii. fol. 207, 214, 216; March 1585, vol. viii. fol. I.

1586-7.

William Littill, Merchant, Provost.

Alexander Vddert, John Robertsoun, John Arnott, Michaell Gilbert,—Bailies.

Mr. Michael Chisholme, Dean of Guild.

James Ros, Treasurer.

John Johnestoun, Andro Sclater, William Naper, William Fairlie, John Wilkyne, Nicoll Vddert, James Inglis, Mr. James Jhonestoun, James Lowry, John Makmorane, James Sandelands, tailor, James Barclay, skinner; Deacons Alexander Thomesoun, skinner, William Symontoun, saddler, James Nicolsoun, tailor, George Hereott, goldsmith, James Craig, suregon, Thomas Diksoun, furrier, —Councillors.

William Huchesoun, cordiner, John Stevinsoun, wright, Pawle Masoun, masoun, James Wod, baxter, Androw Clavy, flesher, John Phillop, webster, William Cowts, walker, Patrik Rannald, bonnet maker,—Remanent Deacons.

Mr. John Scherp, Mr. John Prestoun, Mr. Henry Balfour, Mr. Alexander King, Mr. Thomas Gilbert,—Assessors.

John Johnestoun, John Browne,—Collectors of Kirk Rent.

Thomas Patersoun, Moyses Wallace,—Collectors of Unlaws, etc.

Council Records of Edinburgh (October 1586), vol. viii. fol. 47.

1587-8.

John Arnott, Provost.

Robert Ker, younger, John Robertsoun, Michael Gilbert, Mr. James Jhonestoun,—Bailies.

Mr. Michael Chisholme, Dean of Guild.

James Ros, and after his decease Edward Mawchan, Treasurer.

William Littill, Androw Sclaiter, Alexander Vddert, John Johnestoun, Thomas Aikinheid, Thomas Geddes, George Carkettill, Robert Hereis, Roger Maknacht, Clement Cor, John Porterfeyld, tailor, William Smaill, tailor; Deacons Patrik Sandelands, tailor, Thomas Myller, cutler, James Henrysoun, surgeon, Adam Craig, goldsmith, Alexander Thomesoun, skinner, Thomas Bruce, cordiner,—Councillors.

Paul Masoun, mason, Cudbert Mvre, furrier, John Stevinsoun, wright, Robert Levingstoun, baxter, John Henrysoun, flesher, Edward Thomesoun, webster, William Robesoun, and after his decease John Campbell, walker, Robert Patersoun, bonnet maker.

Mr. John Scherp, Mr. John Prestoun, Mr. Henry Balfour, Mr. Alexander King, Mr. Thomas Gilbert,—Assessors.

John Johnstoun, James Henrysoun,—Collectors of Kirk Rent.

Thomas Patersoun, merchant, Thomas Bell, skinner,—Collectors of Unlaws, etc.

Council Records of Edinburgh (October 1587), vol. viii. fol. 112.

1588-9.

John Arnot, Provost.

William Fairlie, Thomas Fischear, George Carkettill, William Smaill, Bailies.

Mr. Michael Chisholme, Dean of Guild.

John Moresoun, Treasurer.

John Johnstoun, Robert Ker, John Robertsoun, and in his absence John Aichinsoun, Michael Gilbert, Mr. James Johnstoun, Androw Sclaitter, Edward Mauchane, William Rig, Alexander Hunter, Archibald Johnstoun, and in his absence John Mayne, David Fairly, John Harlaw, Deacons Partik Sandelands, tailor, John Watt, dagmakar, James Lyndsay, surgeon, Adam Craig, goldsmith, James Barclay, skinner, and in his absence John Bannatyne, John Clogy, cordiner,—Councillors.

Thomas Diksoun, furrier, Frances Mansioun, wright, James Nesbett, mason, John Borthuik, elder, baxter, John Henrysoun, flesher, Thomas Wright, webster, William Cowts, walker, William Somer, bonnet maker,—Remanent Deacons.

John Johnstoun, James Henrysoun,—Collectors.

Androw Sclater, Robert Hereis, Edward Galbrayth, John Watt,—Appraisers of Wine and Timber.

Council Records of Edinburgh (October 1588), vol. viii. fol. 176.