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CollectionGB 0231 University of Aberdeen, Special Collections
LevelItem
Ref NoMS 2814/4/1/28
TitleContract of Marriage, James Ligertwood and Mistress Jean Robertson
Date8 February 1748
Extent1 item
DescriptionJames Ligertwood, merchant in Aberdeen and Mistress Jean Robertson, eldest daughter of John Robertson of Pitmillen, late provost of Aberdeen and his deceased wife, Jean Mitchell. Bride's father promises tocher of £500 Stg, £300 payable a year after the marriage and balance at his death; James Ligertwood promises liferent of £60 Stg to widow and provision for children of between £2,000 and £900 Stg depending on number and sex.
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