MUIRHEAD, David ¹

   Another name for David was MUREHEID, David.²

   User ID: Z818.

  General Notes:

"Entries for two documents (bonds of caution, i.e. surety) are to be found in the Register of the Great Seal in the first part of the year 1601 which appear to have been drawn up by David Muirhead, son of James (and Janet) Muirhead of Lauchope. The first was recorded on 28 January, 1601 (1.65) and noted that James Muirhead of Lachop stood as cautioner to Elizabeth Logye, relict of James Finla in Lochwod for 500 merks not to harm Robert Boyd of Badinheath. The document was witnessed by Claud and David Muirhead 'sons of James Muirhead of Lachop'. The second entry was dated 04 February, 1601 (1.66) and noted that James Muirhead of Lachop stood as cautioner for his son, Claud Muirhead and John Muirhead, burgess of Glasgow for 500 merks not to harm Robert Boyd in Baddinhaith. This document was written by David Muirhead. It would seem apparent that, in view of the fact that David Muirhead wrote the documents, he must have practiced as a lawyer, in addition to his printing career."

from Mother Bedford website

"Mureheid
David
26/3/1614
W.S.
Testament Testamentar and Inventory
Edinburgh Commissary Court
CC8/8/48"

from Wills and Testaments ^{1 2}

David married Marion LAWSON.¹ (Marion LAWSON was born about 1580.)

  Marriage Notes:

" David Muirhead, the son of James Muirhead of Lauchope and his first wife, Janet (Hamilton), left Lauchope and made a living for himself in Edinburgh as a printer ....
David Muirhead, son of James Muirhead and his first wife, Janet (Hamilton), married Marion Lawson / Lowsoune, the daughter of John Lowsoune, a surgeon. In 1606 David Muirhead was made a burgess in right of his wife, Marion. His name is included in the Edinburgh Burgess Roll of 1606."

from Mother Bedford website ¹