A History of the Irvines of Kingcausie, by James Irvine Fortescue
A History of the Irvines of Kingcausie
Preface
Chapter 1 Henry Irvine, Ist of Kingcausie, c1485-1546. 9 pp. + genealogical Tables 1a-c
Chapter 2 John Irvine, 2nd of Kingcausie, called "on account of his strong and clear vision" John wi Bird's Een. 12 pp. + genealogical Table 2
Chapter 3 John Irvine 5th of Kingcausie, called "Far from the Land". 9 pp. + genealogical Table 3
Chapter 4 Alexander Irvine, 6th of Kingcausie. 23 pp. + genealogical Table 4
Chapter 5 John Irvine, 7th of Kingcausie. 32 pp. +genealogical Table 5
Chapter 6 John Irvine, 8th of Kingcausie. 24 pp. + Table genealogical Table 6
Chapter 7 James Irvine, 9th of Kingcausie. 36 pp. + Tables genealogical Table 7a-c
Chapter 8 Anne Irvine, 10th Lady of Kingcausie, with a note on her father Thomas Irvine, 2nd of Auchmunziel. 37 pp.
Chapter 9 Claud Boswell, Lord Balmuto, his daughter Eliza and her husband Patrick Syme RSA. 42 pp. + genealogical Tables 8a-b
Chapter 10 John Irvine-Boswell, 11th of Kingcausie. 36 pp.
Chapter 11 Anne Irvine Syme and her husband Archer Irvine-Fortescue. 63 pp. + genealogical Tables 9a-c
Chapter 12 Dr William Irvine-Fortescue, 12th of Kingcausie. 43 pp. + Appendix 22 pp.
Principle items of interest
1 Death of Alexander Irvine, 1644, and pursuit of his murderer, William Forbes, Chapters 4-5
2 18th century correspondence and household accounts, Chapter 7
3 Scottish trade with Sweden - Thomas Irvine, Chapter 8
4 The last duel in Scotland, 1822 - Sir Alexander Boswell, Chapter 9
5 19th century agricultural improvements; mail coaches, Chapters 10-11
6 A 20th century cause celebre - Scottish testamentary law, Chapter 11
7 Preservation of Scottish estates - Letter (20 Sept 1930) of Sir Thomas Innes of Learney, Appendix to Chapter 12
2002