James Sinclair (-) |
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| On 5 December 1537 he obtained confirmation of a charter by Mr. Henry Sinclare, son of Sir Oliver Sinclare of Roslin to his brother-german, James Sinclare (the king's familiar), of the lands of Stevenson with tower, fortalice, &c. Witness: John Sinclair, prebendario de Corstorphine. There had previously been a charter to Jas. Sinclair (de Stevenston) of Todrig in Berwick, 18 November 1516, and of Todriklaidis et Fulschotlaw on 6 May 1517, while on 28 August 1536, there is a confirmation of sale by M. Henrico Sinclair of lands of Stevinstoun in Berwick, to which John Sinclare de Gosfurde and Jac. Sinclare make attestation. James Sinclair was made prisoner at Solway in 1542, and is rated by the English in lands per annum £100 scots = £25 and goods the like.2 | ||
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