LEITH, Catherine 1
- Born: About 1600
- Marriage (1): GORDON, Thomas of Kethocksmill, bailie in Old Aberdeen
Catherine married Thomas GORDON of Kethocksmill, bailie in Old Aberdeen, son of Alexander GORDON of Kethocksmill and Unknown. (Thomas GORDON of Kethocksmill, bailie in Old Aberdeen was born about 1598.)
Marriage Notes:
"1649
July 4.
Transferring. Mr. Thomas Gordoun in Kethokismilne and Catherine Leith, his wife v. Dame Elizabeth Leslie, wife of Sir George Curror of Fingask and Marjorie Leslie her sister, lawful daughters to the late Sir John I,eslie of Wardes, knight baronet, and John Gordon of Awachie 'oy' to the said Sir John, as his three lawful co-heirs of line served or at least charged to enter as such, and Wm. Leslie elder in Tillifour, brother german and heir male of the said Sir John, served or at least charged to enter as such. The liability under a Bond for 2500 merks, dated 21 May, 1627, and registered in the Sheriff Court Books on 5 May, 1631, was by this decree transferred passive in the persons of the Defenders. Besides Sir John Leslie, who was the real debtor, the bond had been signed by Wm. Leslie above mentioned, then of Ryhill, George Gordon of Rynie and Wm. Abercrombie of Kembhills as cautioners. One of the witnesses was John Leslie of Ardtannes."
from Sheriff Court Records 1
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