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| He was a witness 1 March 1535-36.8 |
| He was a witness 3 August 1532.9 |
| He inherited half the lands of Easter Dryne and Culteleod from his granduncle Alexander Mowat 20 April 1543. The lands had been in the hands of the king for 17 years since the death of Alexander.10 |
| 7 January 1543-4 he was a withness together with William Turing of Foverine, William Hay in Auchery, John Hay of Crimonmogat, Master Gilbert Chalmer, and Alexander Hay, for an obligation of Patrick Cheyne of Essilmont.11 |
| He got sasines of both the barony of Freswick with the lands of Freswick and Harpsdale, and the barony of Balquholly, 12 April 1532. The lands had been in the king's hands for the last five years.12 |
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