Sir JOHN ERSKINE of Dun, Reformer ” second only to Knox” Fasti Ecclesiae Scoticanae, H Scott (1915) rev 1917, 1920 vol 5 p 399 Dun, 1575 Born 1509, son of Sir John E., younger of Dun (descended from a branch of the Erskines of Erskine) who fell at Flodden along with his father, and Margaret, […]
JOHN CARMICHAEL. Firm opponent of the King`s innovations. Fasti Ecclesiae Scoticanae, H Scott (1915) rev 1917, 1920 vol 5 p 208 Kilconquhar, 1603 JOHN CARMICHAEL, son of David C. of Balmedie, and Isobel, daugh. of David Barclay of Collairnie educated at Univ. of St Andrews; M.A. (3rd Dec. 1584); adm. to Newburnin 1595; app. one […]
David DICKSON Fasti Ecclesiae Scoticanae, H Scott (1915) vol 1 p 64, St Giles Second charge , 1650 Of Busby, born Glasgow 1583, son of John D., a wealthy merchant of the Trongate,was at first intended for the mercantile profession, but afterwards studied for the Church. After becoming M.A. of Glasgow, he was appointed Regent […]
Urr in the twelfth century From The Parish of Urr by Rev.David Frew (1909) The ancient barony of Urr probably determined the bounds of the parish, when it came to be formed, some time in the twelfth, or early part of the thirteenth century. To that period of religious revival in Scotland, under the […]
Extract from the decree of the Council of Constance against John Wyckcliffe and his works. AD 1415. And this holy synod caused the aforesaid forty-five article, to be examined and oftentimes perused by many most reverend fathers of the church of Rome, cardinals, bishops, abbots, masters of divinity, and doctors of both laws, besides a […]
The Epistle sent by the Bishop of Rome to Richard II, King of England, to persecute John Wickliff’.’ To his most dear son in Christ, Edward*, the illustrious king of England, health, &c. The realm of England, which the most High hath put under your governance, a realm glorious for its power and abundance of […]
The Papal Bull sent to Oxford University directing action against Wyckcliffe. Gregory the Bishop, the Servant of God’s Servants, to his well-beloved Sons, the Chancellor and University of Oxford, in the Diocese of Lincoln, Greeting and Apostolical Benediction, We are constrained both to marvel and lament, that you, who, considering the favours and privileges granted […]
Extracts from The Uniformity Act 1559 (I Eliz. Cap.II ) The following two sections of the Act refer to the requirements made of ministers and the penalties for non compliance. In verbose language ( what we today would call `legalese`) the Act is very rigid and demanding with no variations whatsoever allowed. Even criticism of […]
Monasteries – overview from The Monasticon, continued.
THE MOTTE OF URR, Nr. DALBEATTIE, DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY, SCOTLAND A 12th century `motte and bailey ` construction – a fortified area, built on rising ground with earthworks creating a deep and wide ditch around it, is on the outskirts of Dalbeattie. The buildings on the mound and the fence round it would have been […]
The English Reformation ( ca 1300 -1603). Index Opinion varies as to the timing of the Reformation in England, but I have commenced in the period leading up to the reign of Richard II ( r 1377-1399) when the medieval Catholic Church of Rome was at the height of its influence, and the `objectionable excesses` […]
The movement to and from Ireland and subsequent emigration to the Colonies, including North America, West Indies, Australia and New Zealand. A small but important point to remember is that until the Revolutionary War and the creation of the United States of America in 1776, the whole of north America – the US and Canada, […]
Crimes and sufferings of the Scottish Clergy from 1560 – 1690 Cited as an appendix in Hewisons The Covenanters Vol.1 (1908) 1560-1638 1638-1660 1660-1690 Executed 2 2 8 (laity 197) Murdered 2 4 2 Killed 1 2 3 Imprisoned 31 21 78 Banished or made fugitive 18 13 17 Deposed 35 126 46 Deprived […]