HAY, William of Talla, Sir 1
User ID: C677. General Notes: "As ' Sir David Hay of Locherworth ' he gave up his accounts as Sheriff of Peebles 12 July 1455 and 27 September 1456,' but was the last of the family to be so designated, Yester now taking its place as their territorial title. He was pursued in Parliament by his nephew Sir William Hay of Talla, touching the occupation of the lands of Morham, called ' Boydis Quarter ' and Linplum, the case being determined against him 13 October 1466, and calling forth a protest from his son and heir John ; ' gave up his accounts as Sheriff of Peebles by his deputy Thomas Hay 14 June 1471, and was present in Parliament as a Baron, December 1475." 1 William married. |