Session Minutes of Blair Atholl Parish

7th January 1750

The Session consisted of:
The Minister
Elders: Robert Stewart, John Cowan, George Richie, John McLauchlane and Donald Fraser.
Sessioner: Alexander Gow

Alexander Stewart, boatman at the Miltown of Blair, voluntarily compared and owned himself guilty of adultery with Elspeth Forbes in Balnald of Derculich, Logierait parish. Both were summoned to the Session.

(18th March 1750) Alexander Stewart, boatman of Blair, and Elspeth Forbes in Balnald of Wester Derculich, Logierait parish, having compared, were discharged from cohabiting together under the pain of the highest censure. The Minister produced a line from Mr Fergusson, minister of Logierait, narrating that Elspeth Forbes's husband was still in life, in which case they must be proceeded against as adulterers. Alexander Stewart, being told of the content of the said line, promised to present a line from Elspeth Forbes's husband's brother, residing at Flanders, signifying that his brother was dead.

(8th March 1752) Alexander Stewart, boatman in Miltown of Blair, appeared before the Congregation for his guilt with Elspeth Forbes in Derculich, Logierait parish, and was rebuked.

(15th March 1752) Alexander Stewart, boatman in Miltown of Blair, made his second appearance before the Congregation and was rebuked.

(10th May 1752) Alexander Stewart his third appearance before the Congregation for his fornication with Elspeth Forbes in Derculich and was rebuked.

(11th May 1752) Alexander Stewart in Milntown of Blair appeared before the Session who, by reason of his poverty, modified his fine for his relapse to £5 Scots, of which he paid a crown, which was marked upon the back of his bill.

Elspeth McGrigore in Balinfhuarain, being summoned, appeared and owned guilt and pregnancy, and fathered her child upon John Fergusson in Blair, and said that they had committed guilt ten days before Lammas last. John Fergusson was summoned.

(21st January 1750) John Fergusson in Blair was summoned, but the Kirk Officer reported that he had left the country (parish) a day or two after he had been ordered to appear before the Session.

(13th May 1750) Elspeth McGrigore in Balinfhuarain, a relapse, appeared before the Congregation for her sin of fornication which she alledged with John Fergusson in Blair, who had deserted her and left the parish. Robert Fergusson in Balnald (of Blairuachdar) was cautioner for her, and sponsored the baptism of her child.

(15th July 1750) Elspeth McGrigore in Balinuarain, a relapse, appeared before the Congregation for her fornication with John Fergusson in Blair, and was rebuked.

The Session ordered their Officer to summon Donald Stewart in Innisdroignich (Inchgrenich) for breach of the Sabbath, and in struggling with John McBeath, son to Donald McBeath in Dauchinlialash.

(21st January 1750) Donald Stewart in Innisdroignich was summoned but did not appear before the session.

(28th January 1750) Donald Stewart in Innisdroignich compared at the insistance of Donald McBeath in Dauchinlialash, owned himself in the fault and was dismissed.

14th January 1750

Testificates were given to Alexander Stewart, son of Alexander Stewart in Glaicneid and to John Robertson, son of Donald Robertson in Mealdoulaish, who both had left the parish, November last.

(Donald Robertson of) Pitagowan, the Treasurer for Struan, gave in his accounts since 1st September 1748. Alexander Robertson in Kinaldy and John Robertson in Trinafour were ordered to revise (inspect) them and report to the Session.

(4th February 1750) The auditors reported that the accounts were rightly stated.

21st January 1750

A precept was given to James Gow in Raondow, in the name of Grissel Stewart his good-mother (mother-in-law) for 2½ merks Scots, drawn upon Patrick McGlashan of Lambtown, being a year's annual rent (interest) due at Martinmass last, on the sum of 50 merks Scots contained in a bond granted by Patrick Stewart, wadsetter of Easter Invervack. (see 11th December 1748)

28th January 1750

A crown (5s) was given to the Minister which he had advanced to a procurator in Perth, in order to effectuate (Duncan Robertson of) Drumachuine's debt due to the Minister and Kirk Session by an assignation given them of a bill the said Drumachuine was due to the deceased Donald McKenzie in Rinancoillach.

A testificate was given to James Menzies in Cnappaig who left the parish in February 1743.

4th February 1750

The Session ordered that Bonskeid's 5 merk annual rent (interest) on 100 merks, due at Martinmass, be given, one half to Donald Stewart in Chamberbane, and the other half to be equally split betwixt Patrick Robertson in Borenich and the children of Patrick Robertson in Over Bohespic.

(15th April 1750) Alexander Stewart in Knockgarry (Bonskeid's Factor) reported that he had dispersed the annual rent as instructed and was given a receipt.

11th February 1750

The Minister presented the Dunkeld Presbytery Officer's discharge and was reimbursed by the Session.

Grissell Mannich in Craigdearg was reported to be with child and was summoned.

(11th March 1750) Grissell Mannich in Craigdearg was summoned again.

(18th March 1750) Grissell Mannich compared and gave up James Gow, tailor in Drumnacrich, as father to her child. James Gow voluntarily compared, confessed and gave in his bill of £20 Scots, payable May next.

(25th March 1750) James Gow, tailor in Drumnacrich, appeared before the Congregation, was rebuked and exhorted to repentance.

(8th April 1750) Grissell Mannich appeared before the Congregation for the first time, for her fornication with James Gow in Nether Drumnacrich, and was rebuked.

(15th July 1750) James Gow in Toldamph appeared before the Congregation for his fornication with Grissell Mannich in Craigdearg, was rebuked and dismissed.

(25th November 1750) James Gow in Toldamph paid £4 13s Scots for his fornication with Grissell Mannich in Craigdearg, and still had to pay 7s Scots before his bill would be returned to him.

(9th June 1751) James Gow in Blair paid 7s Scots, being the remainder of his fine.

18th February 1750

A testificate was given to Duncan McLaren in Blair, who left the parish at Martinmass 1747.

20s Scots was given to the Officer for escorting Donald Robertson in Badro to the Sheriff Court at the insistance of the Minister and Session.

(16th June 1751) The Minister presented a receipt for £9 11s 6d Scots from Mr Rutherford for the process against Drumquhance and Donald Robertson in Badro, which the Minister had advanced. The Minister also told that he had received 10 merks, in part payment, from Donald Robertson in Badro. The Session Clerk was instructed to draw up the charges and discharges of money for the said depending process.

(24th November 1751) The Minister gave in 5½ merks Scots to prosecute (The Laird of) Drumquhance's process (10th May 1752) The Session appointed a Quorum of them to meet the Minister on the following day, about 10am at Blair, in order to return an answer to their doer (legal agent) at Edinburgh, and provide a discharge to (The Laird of) Drumquhance upon his paying the process pursued against him.

(11th May 1752) The letter from Edinburgh, and discharge, being read in their presence, the Session Quorum agreed to charge (The Laird of) Drumquhance only with the principal sum of £33 Scots and the annual rents due since payment term, and allowed him the whole expenses of plea. The Session appointed the Minister to write to Mr Gloag, writer in Dinning, commissioning him, in the name of the Session, to agree the terms with (The Laird of) Drumquhance.

(17th May 1752) a crown was sent to Edinburgh, anent (The Laird of) Drumquhance's process.

(22nd October 1752) The Minister presented a bill for 100 merks from Drumquhance, the younger, payable against Candlemass first. Drumquhance voluntarily came in, alleging that he was in no way responsible for his father's debts, the estate being conveyed to him by an uncle, his father being an old man in his house, having nothing to his name, with which he could pay his real, just debts, or an Officer could poind, he being lying at present bed-fast. The Session approved of the Minister's conduct in complying with the young man's offer, the debt being in a manner desperate, although the expenses (of plea) and annual interest were sunk, and recourse upon Thomas McKenzie would have been expensive.

(10th June 1753) The Minister reported that he had got 100 merks from Drumquhance and paid up 10 merks thereof.

(2nd September 1753) The Minister sent £3 2s Scots to Edinburgh for writing Drumquhance's discharge.

(10th June 1753) The Minister reported that he had got 100 merks from Drumquhance and paid up 10 merks thereof.

(17th February 1754) The Minister paid £23 7s Scots, being the remainder unpaid of Drumquhance's money, 6s Sterling interest included, and clearly gave in a bil and instruction or evidence for the rest of Drumquhance's money, what way it had been laid out for the poor and for the poor's use. the Session being satisfied, gave a discharge to the Minister.

11th March 1750

James Fraser and John Toshach in Wester Monzie, according to the Commissary of Dunkeld's precept, gave in a declaration denying that they did not believe Elspeth McLauchlane in Wester Monzie, to be a witch, as follows:

"We, James Fraser and John Toshach in Wester Monzie, being appointed by a decreet of the Commissary of Dunkeld to give in a declaration to the Kirk Session of Blair, denying that we believe Elspeth McLauchlane in Wester Monzie, to be a witch, or otherwise to pay her three guineas nomine domini (in the name of the Lord), we therefore rather than pay the three guineas, so hereby declare accordingly and deny that we believe her to be a witch. In witness whereof we give in this declaration subscribed by us to the Kirk Session of Blair Atholl, at Blair, the 11th day of March 1750, before these witnesses: John Stewart in Drumnacrich and John Robertson in Kincraigie".

Duncan Robertson in Easter Monzie paid his fine of £3 Scots for breach of the Sabbath, of which 1s Scots was given to the Officer for summoning deliquents.

£4 13s 10d was given to Robert Fergusson in Balnald (of Blairuachdar) as part payment for the exposed child's board wages. (see 8th May 1748)

(8th April 1750) Robert Fergusson in Balnald was given 3 merks Scots, which completed the board wages for the foundling from 27th October to January 27th last. (22nd April 1750) Robert Fergusson in Balnald was paid 2½ merks Scots in cash. The Session agreed to pay another £6 Scots for the next quarter's board wages of the exposed child.

18th March 1750

A testificate was given to Donald McColman, son to John McColman in Balintuim of Clune

25th March 1750

A testificate was given to Donald Robertson in Dalno of Bohespic, to go round the parish at sowing time (to beg for spare seed) to support himself and his poor family.

15th April 1750

The Session gave a precept in favour of Neill Stewart in Calvine, drawn upon George Moon in Chappel(ton) of Blair for 16s Scots as a year's interest on £16 Scots, and upon Neill Kennedy in Croftvickewan for 3s Sterling as a year's interest on £3 due at Martinmass.

29th April 1750

Donald Mannich in Dalinturuaine appeared before the Session and complained that after sermon, Sabbath last, Donald Robertson in Auchdrumnahuagie with Angus Robertson and Alexander Robertson his brethren, residenters in Dalinturuaine, were somewhat intoxicated and after some threatening language Donald Robertson had taken him by the breast and accused him of theft. This was witnessed by Duncan Robertson in Dalinturuaine, Donald Mannich in Dalinturuaine and Alexander McIntosh in Trinafour. All were summoned.

27th May 1750

Isobel Robertson spouse to John McPherson in Islandter(?) in Badenoch had her fine modified to £9 Scots, for her retraction (of marriage) from Donald Robertson in Aldanachlair, which was written on the back of her cautioner's bill.

(Donald Robertson in Tomnacuag and Isobel Robertson in Dalnacardoch, marriage retracted 8th February 1750)

A testificate was given to Beatrice Stewart, sometime in Little Lude, daughter to the deceased Alexander Stewart, brother to Dalvorest who left the parish about December last.

3rd June 1750

24th June 1750

A testificate was given to John Mackglashan tailor in Croftvickewan who was going to the Low Country.

Isobel Robertson, daughter to John Robertson snr. in Kilmaveonaig, made her first appearance before the Congregation for her fornication with John McDonald, sometime residing there, and was rebuked.

(27th July 1755) Isobel Robertson in Easter Craggan, late in Kilmaveonaig was given a testificate for having satisfied Church discipline for her fornication with John McDonald, late student (teacher) in the school at Blair.

8th July 1750

The Minister proposed that the Sacrement of the Lord's Supper was to be celebrated at Blair on the first Sunday in August. Elders were instructed to inform all persons within their district.

Mary McNab in Aldclune appeared and accused Janet Graham there, of having ambushed her and beaten her upon the Lord's Day. Janet Graham was called and acknowledged that she dragged Mary McNab from sitting at the door of her house in order to take back the coat which she had given her. Janet Graham denied that she had hurt her. Witnesses were called:

Margaret Cameron in Aldclune, aged 45 years or thereabout poned (testified) that she saw Janet Graham at Mary McNab's house who was sitting at the door of her house, and that Janet Graham pulled her by the shoulder, tumbled her over, and saw Mary McNab's shirt (sark) and heard her cries for relief (help). And that was the truth as she would answer to God. Declared that she could not write (it down). Christian Fraser in Aldclune, aged 60 years or thereabout, deponed the same account. Could not write it either.

The Session found the riot proven and Janet Graham guilty of breach of the Sabbath. Fines one crown and ordered to appear publicly for one day before the Congregation, and if she did not appear, would be fined two crowns.

(15th July 1750) Janet Graham appeared before the Congregation for her breach of the Sabbath, was rebuked and dismissed.

15th July 1750

The Session agreed that the next Sabbath's collection should be given to Ann Mackglashan, daughter to John Mackglashan, miller of Invervack, who was in Leith miserably eaten up with the cancer. The Minister would recommend her to the Congregation as an object of extending their charitable hands for her relief and to make some redress to the house she was living in.

(9th September 1750) Ann Mackglashan's collection amounted to 15s 3d and was sent to Mr Bishop in Leith to defray her funeral charges.

Nota: 18s Scots was returned to Isabel Booth, one of His Grace's dairymaids, who heedlessly gave in 2s Sterling the day that Ann Mackglashan's collection was made. She willingly allowed a 6d for said poor medicant. (What a charitable woman!)

The Session gave the Session Clerk £2 17s 6d Scots as his wages from 1st September 1748 to 1st September 1749 and requested him to discharge the same (give a receipt). Monies came from 5 consignments of a crown each from James Robertson in Auchleeks, Neill Campbell in Tirinie, John Robertson in Tombgoulich (Moulin parish), Patrick Robertson in Auchleain (Auchleathan of Lude), and James Robertson in Toldamph - the fees for third proclamations to marriage. The Session Clerk gave the balance (2s 6d) to Donald Fraser. The sum of £8 4s 1d Scots was lodged with Donald Fraser.

A testificate was given to Donald Robertson in Hosefield, who was born in Kincraigie's land and lived in it until Whit(sun) 1744.

6th August 1750

£23 10s 5d Scots, the collection of the first preparation sacrement and thanksgiving days, was lodged with Alexander Gow snr.

12th August 1750

Robert Fergusson in Balnald (of Blairuachdar) was given £6 Scots, being the boardings due to him for the exposed child, commencing from 17th April to 17th July last. (See 11th March 1750).

9th September 1750

Alexander Gow paid in £3 Scots, Sacrements collection, which was given to Alexander Cameron, Kirk Officer, to complete his fees from Candlemass 1749 to Candlemass 1750.

Alexander Gow was paid 2s Sterling for repairing the west loft of the church and for distributing the Lent(?) meal at Aldclune.

16th September 1750

John Robertson, late merchant at Bridgend of Tilt, paid the sum of £5 Scots on behalf of Elizabeth Stewart in Kindrochit, for her fornication with (James Menzies of) Woodend, of which £4 4s Scots was lodged in George Ritchie's hands. 6d was given to the Kirk Officer for cleansing the Church of Blair, and 1s Sterling was given to Christian Ammanich (Mannich?) in Blair.

(4th November 1750) Elizabeth Stewart in Faskally was ordered to appear before the Congregation for her fornication with James Menzies of Woodend, but she did not appear.

30th September 1750

£2 2s 8d Scots was lodged with Donald Fraser, and 8d was given to a poor woman.

7th October 1750

Janet Robertson, for present in Kilmaveonaig, voluntarily appeared before the Session and owned herself pregnant, fathering the child upon John Duncan, miller at the Mill of Kinclaven, her late master. The Session requested the Minister to write to Mr Bishop, Minister of Kinclaven, to acquaint him of her guilt and confession.

(25th November 1750) Janet Robertson in Kilmaveonaig made her second appearance before the Congregation for her fornication with John Duncan in Kinclaven, having appeared firstly at Kinclaven, and by the Minister's line, had been rebuked.

The Session appointed Mr Mackintosh, writer in Edinburgh, to attend as ruling Elder at the Provincial Synod of Perth and Sterling to be held at Perth on 9th October current.

28th October 1750

John Stewart, brother of (Donald Stewart of) Dalvorest, and Lauchlan Mackintosh in Auchghoul, being cited to appear before the Sheriff Depute at Perth for stolen goods challenged in their hands, petitioned the Session for a testificate of their honesty and good behaviour previous to this challenge. Granted, saying that to their best information, they heard none of them charged of any stain laid upon their character.

4th November 1750

Elspeth Graham in Invertilt, owned guilt and pregnancy, and fathered it on Henry Bisset in Bogmill in Blairgowrie parish. The Minister was requested to write to Mr Lyon, Minister of Blairgowrie, to acquaint him of her guilt and confession.

Robert Fergusson in Balnald (of Blairuachdar) was given £6 Scots, being the boardings due to him for the exposed child, commencing from 17th July to 17th October last. (See 12th August 1750).

The Session was adjourned until Tuesday next, to meet in order to know whom Isabel McLauchlane, spouse to John Robertson in Breakach, really fathered her son upon, whom she previously fathered upon Alexander McDonald in Balmeanach.

(6th November 1750) Isabel McLauchlane, spouse to John Robertson in Breakach, voluntarily appeared before the Session and being questioned as to the father of her fatherless son, aged 24 years or thereabouts, gave up the deceased Donald Stewart, a married man, some time in Inverslanie. Asked whether she ever got any reward in money or pennyworth for concealing his real father, and fathering it upon an innocent lad, she answered that she had never received anything from him, but in regard he was her 'good brother' and she was tender of wronging him.

Her said son (Alexander Stewart) earnestly desired that the Session should summon John Stewart and Robert Stewart, both in Sinigaig-more, upon oath, as he suspected that they were aware of their deceased brother's guilt. He also begged that Donald Stewart in Achmark-beg and Ann Stewart, relict of the deceased John Stewart in Drumnacrich, who were witnesses at his death-bed and to whom he confessed his committing such a heineous crime with the foresaid Isabel McLauchlane, be summoned on oath, and that Donald Stewart's wife in Knocknadoillaid was his author in discovering the said witnesses.

(Originally, Isabel McLauchlane had fathered her child on Robert Stewart in Shinigaig, Donald Stewart's brother, so that the adultery was covered up. - see Kirk Session Minutes, 31st May 1722. There was no mention of Alexander McDonald in Balmeanach and perhaps that was another invention to protect Robert Stewart in Shinigaig)

11th November 1750

The Session consisted of:
The Minister
Elders: Alexander Robertson, (Donald Robertson of) Pitagowan, Donald McColman, Alexander McGlashan.

Margaret Robertson, servant woman to James Robertson in Craig (of Clunes), voluntarily appeared before the Session and owned guilt and pregnancy, and gave up the father as Thomas McColman, late servant lad in Craig (of Clunes), but now in Balintuim of Strathtummel. Thomas McColman was summoned.

(2nd December 1750) Thomas McColman in Balintuim was summoned but did not appear.

(23rd December 1750) Thomas McColman in Balintuim appeared before the Session and owned guilt with Margaret Robertson in Craig of Clunes, about 1st July last.

(30th December 1750) Thomas McColman in Balintuim made his first appearance before the Congregation, was rebuked and seriously exhorted to repentance

(6th January 1751) Thomas McColman in Balintuim made his second appearance before the Congregation.

(3rd February 1751) Thomas McColman in Balintuim appeared before the Congregation and was dismissed.

(24th March 1751) Margaret Robertson in Clunes was ordered to appear before the Congregation, Sabbath next.

(31st March 1751) Margaret Robertson in Clunes appeared before the Congregation for her fornication with Thomas McColman in Balintuim.

(7th April 1751) Margaret Robertson in Clunes appeared before the Congregation for her fornication with Thomas McColman in Balintuim and was rebuked.

(21st April 1751) Margaret Robertson in Clunes appeared before the Congregation for her fornication with Thomas McColman in Balintuim, being exhorted to behave better in the future, was dismissed.

A shilling Sterling was found in the collection and lodged with Donald Clarsair until the next meeting of the Session as it was judged that it was given by a person unwittingly. (This may be Donald Robertson alias Clarsair, in Dauchinlialaish who married Margaret Gordon from Carrick, 18 Dec 1750).

(2nd December 1750) The shilling Sterling lodged with Donald Clarsair belonged to the Minister, which he allowed to be given to the poor, along with the day's collection.

(Donald Robertson of) Pitagowan's acts, charges and discharges, as Treasurer, were revised and ordered to be settled before distribution of money to the poor, except the £9 of Isobel Robertson's retraction fine which had been allotted for the new loft at Struan church. (Isobel Robertson in Dalnacardoch retracted from her marriage to Donald Robertson in Tomnacuag, 8 Feb 1750).

18th November 1750

A testificate was given to Alexander McLauchlane, son to Lauchlane McLauchlane in Aldclune, who left the parish at Whitsun 1741, of his character preceeding that time.

Christian Stewart in Croftcrombie who was reported to be with child, appeared before the Session, owned guilt and pregnancy and fathered it on Charles Gow in Croftcrombie. Charles Gow was summoned.

(25th November 1750) Charles Gow in Croftcrombie appeared before the Session and owned guilt with Christian Stewart in Croftcrombie, but he alleged some suspicion of a traveller who lodged with her for a night, but this she denied to be fact. There followed some debate as to when they committed guilt.

(31st March 1751) Charles Gow in Croftcrombie appeared before the Session and owned himself father to Christian Stewart's child but, since he had not appeared publicly before the Congregation, had the same child baptised by a sponsor.

(18th May 1751) Charles Gow in Croftcrombie paid his fine, modified by the Session to £7 Scots and got up his bill (had his IOU returned).

(11th August 1751) Charles Gow in Blairuachdar appeared before the Congregation for his sin of fornication with Christian Stewart in Croftcrombie, was rebuked and ordered to appear again.

(1st September 1751) Charles Gow in Blairuachdar appeared before the Congregation for his sin of fornication with Christian Stewart in Croftcrombie.

(8th March 1752) Christian Stewart in Croftcrombie appeared before the Congregation for her sin of fornication with Charles Gow in Blairuachdar, and was rebuked.

(15th March 1752) Christian Stewart in Croftcrombie made her second appearnace before the Congregation, was rebuked and having paid her fine of £5 was dismissed.

25th November 1750

A testificate was given to Alexander McGlashan in Blairuachdar, a lad who left the parish in the middle of January last.

2nd December 1750

A precept was drawn in favour of Donald Stewart, a poor man in Chamberbane, upon Alexander Stewart in Knockgarry, factor to Bonskeid, for 5 merks Scots, being a year's annual interest on 100 merks due by Bonskeid from Martinmass 1749 to Martinmass 1750.

Isobel Mannich in Wester Blairfettie was reported to be with child and was summoned.

(23rd December 1750) Isobel Mannich in Blairfettie was summoned but did not appear.

(3rd March 1751) The Session ordered Isobel Mannich in Blairfettie to appear before them.

(10th March 1751) Isobel Mannich in Wester Blairfettie appeared before the Session, owned guilt and pregnancy, and fathered her pregnancy on James Robertson, servant to Donald McIntosh in said town. James Robertson was summoned.

(24th March 1751) James Robertson in Blairfettie was summoned and owned guilt with Isobel Mannich, and acknowledged himself as father to her pregnancy.

(31st March 1751) James Robertson in Wester Blairfettie, a relapse, appeared before the Congregation for his fornication with Isobel Mannich, there.

(14th April 1751) James Robertson in Wester Blairfettie appeared before the Congregation for his fornication with Isobel Mannich and was rebuked.

(21st April 1751) James Robertson in Blairfettie appeared before the Congregation for the third time, was rebuked, and as a relapse ordered to appear again.

(5th May 1751) James Robertson in Wester Blairfettie appeared before the Congregation for the fourth time for his relapse in fornication with Isobel Mannich, there. He was rebuked and dismissed, having given a precept for his fine modified by the Session to £5 Scots drawn upon James Mannich in Blairfettie for fees due to him at martinmass last by the said James Mannich.

(2nd June 1751) James Robertson in Wester Blairfettie a relapse, paid his fine, modified by the Session to £6 Scots, for his fornication with Isobel Mannich, there. Isobel Mannich gave in a bill to the Session for £10 Scots, by a cautioner, Patrick McLaren, in Kirktown of Struan, for her fine and appearances.

(17th November 1751) Isobel Mannich in Wester Blairfettie made her first appearance before the Congregation for her sin of fornication with James Robertson, there. She was rebuked and seriously exhorted to repentance.

(19th January 1752) Isobel Mannich in Wester Blairfettie made her second appearance before the Congregation for her sin of fornication with James Robertson, there, and was rebuked.

(9th February 1752) James Robertson in Wester Blairfettie paid on behalf of Isobel Mannich, his party, there, a crown in part payment of her fine, which was lodged with Donald Robertson in Calvine (Kirk Sessioner), until he should pay the rest on the next Sunday at Blair, together with payment to the Kirk Officer for summoning her.

(16th February 1752) Isobel Mannich's cautioner (Patrick McLaren in Kirktown of Struan) paid in £2 Scots for her fine of fornication which was lodged with the Session Clerk, together with the remainder of the day's collection.

(1st April 1753) Isobel Mannich made her third appearance before the Congregation.

Ann Stewart in Toldamph, a trilapse, was reported to be with child and was summoned.

(9th December 1750) Ann Stewart in Toldamph was summoned but did not appear.

(6th January 1751) Ann Stewart in Toldamph appeared before the Session and denied being guilty of the sin of fornication, and was delated by the Session.

(10th March 1751) Ann Stewart in Toldamph voluntarily appeared before the Session and gave up Mr James Bisset, the younger, Commissary of Dunkeld as father of her child, and that they committed guilt about the time of the Market of Kilmaveonaig, last.

(14th July 1751) Ann Stewart in Kindrochit, a relapse, appeared for the first time before the Congregation, for her fornication with the young Commisary, James Bisset, and was rebuked.

9th December 1750

(16th December 1750) Janet Stewart in Kindrochit, late servant to (Robert Graham of) Fintry in Fealer, gave up Donald Cameron senior, servant to Fintry as father of her child. He appeared voluntarily and owned guilt.

(30th December 1750) Donald Cameron in Fealer made his first appearance before the Congregation, was rebuked and seriously exhorted to repentance.

(8th September 1751) Donald Cameron in Fealer paid his fine, modified by the Session to £4 Scots, for his antenuptial fornication with Janet Stewart, now his wife.

16th December 1750

The Sabbath collection was allotted such persons as suffered by the fire at Pitnacree, being £6 12s 7d Scots, which was given to John Cowan who was ordered to get a receipt from such persons or from one of their trusty friends.

The 12s Scots given by Coline Campbell for his third proclamation, was given to the poor. (Coline Campbell in Crofts of Orchil-beg, Moulin parish, and Cecil Stewart in Shinigaig-beg, married 4th December 1750).

23rd December 1750

Donald McFarlane in Calvine appeared and reported that, by order of the Session, he had given 1s Sterling to Christian Cameron in Calvine, in part payment of the interest due by him to the Session.

30th December 1750

Patrick Stewart in Duntaulich, late residenter in the parish of Blair, being son to the deceased Robert Stewart in Ardkincael, appeared before the Session and represented his indigent case to the Session: having a wife and a small family of children and nothing to maintain them. The Session considered his circumstances and the Minister endorsed the bill of Patrick Stewart, late wadsetter of Inverveck, (due to the Session for his fine of fornication), to the said Patrick Stewart (supplicant).

The Session ordered a precept (warrant) to be drawn upon Patrick McGlashan of Lambtown, in favour of Grissel Stewart in Raondou, for 2½ merks Scots, being the annual interest on a principal sum of 50 merks Scots, due at Martinmass last, contained in a bond granted by Patrick Stewart, late wadsetter of Inverveck. (Patrick McGlashan was acting as factor for Patrick Stewart of Inverveck, who had been involved in the 1745 Jacobite Rising).

13th January 1751

Testificates were given to John Robertson in Pitagowan, Alexander Robertson in Pitagowan and Duncan Robertson in Calvine, as being reliable witnesses before any court. They were requested by John Stewart in Bruchriach in proof of horses stolen from him.

(Donald Robertson of) Pitagowan's charges and discharges (as Treasurer), were revised and paid.

George Richie was ordered to pay Robert Fergusson in Balnald (of Blairuachdar) £6 Scots, being a quarter of the board wages of the exposed child, from 17th October to 17th January, instant.

Donald Menzies in Dalginross gave 1s Sterling to the poor for his 3rd proclamation. (Donald Menzies in Dalginross and Isobel Menzies in Balnafeat, Dull parish, were married 22 Jan 1751).

Robert Robertson in Dalriach gave 1s Sterling to the poor for his 3rd proclamation. (Robert Robertson in Dalriach of Bohespic and Christian Stewart in Tombreak of Foss, Dull parish, were married 25 Jan 1751).

The Sabbath collection was, by the General Assembly's recommendation, given for the building of a Protestant church is Silesia.

(10th March 1751) The Session added £1 10s Scots to the collection for Silesia.

A pass was given to Patrick Campbell in Kindrochit who was going to Annandale about his lawful business.

24th February 1751

The Minister reported that he agreed to pay Duncan Forbes, wright in Dunkeld, 2s Sterling for coming up and making an estimate for the loft which the Session designed to have set up at Struan church.

The Minister advanced £1 Scots to raise a discreet against John Stewart in Balnabodach, for his sister's retraction from marriage to John Stewart in Balinteapail (Balchapel) in Fincastle.

3rd March 1751

Thomas Robertson in Clunes gave half a crown (2s 6d) to the poor, besides the other half crown, allowed him for his consigned shilling Sterling and 18s Scots given by him and his wife (Katharine Robertson, Bohespic's daughter), in the collection to the poor, their first churching day, for his two proclamations to marriage.

William Robertson in Bohespic gave 1s Sterling to the poor for his third proclamation. (William Robertson in Dalriach of Bohespic and Sybilla Robertson in Dalnuadh (Dalno) of Bohespic, married 26 Feb 1751)

10th March 1751

(Duncan Robertson of) Dalnamine paid 1s Sterling to the poor for his third proclamation. (Duncan Robertson of Dalnamine and Hellen Robertson in Trinafour, married 5 Mar 1751.

17th March 1751

The Session paid £7 Scots for a chest to keep the bead-meal (meal given out to the poor by the beadle), and left it in the care and custody of John Cowan in Miltown of Aldclune.

A testificate was given to William Robertson in Mualich-beg who was going to see friends and other persons, because of the loss of horses sustained by him in the spring, and his not being in a condition to buy others to labour his fields.

24th March 1751

(Donald Robertson of) Pitagowan gave the Minister £8 of the £9 Scots from Isobel Robertson's retraction fine and £9 Scots of John Campbell's fine, in order to buy timber for the loft at Struan.

Thomas Stewart in Cailbruar, going to another country (i.e. parish) about his lawful affairs, had his honesty attested to by the Session.

7th April 1751

Margaret Stewart in Toldunie was reported to be with child and was summoned.

(21st April 1751) Donald Stewart in Foss, late servant to Patrick Stewart of Inverslanie, voluntarily appeared and owned himself the father to Margaret Stewart in Toldunie's pregnancy. She was ordered to appear Sabbath next and acknowledge the same.

(28th April 1751) Margaret Stewart in Toldunie gave up Donald Stewart as father of her child.

(14th July 1751) Donald Stewart in Donmaheich of Foss, late in Inverslanie, and Alexander Stewart, servant to Patrick Robertson in Trinafour, and Donald Stewart in Toldunie gave up in their conjunct bill to the Session of £20 Scots, payable 23rd August 1751, for the said Donald Stewart in Foss and Margaret Stewart in Toldunie daughter to the said Donald Stewart there, for their appearances and fines for their sin of fornication with each other.

(22nd December 1751) Margaret Stewart in Toldunie appeared before the Congregation for the first time, for her fornication with Donald Stewart in Foss, late in Inverslanie, and was rebuked.

(2nd February 1752) Margaret Stewart in Toldunie appeared before the Congregation for the first time, for her fornication with Donald Stewart in Donmaheich of Foss, paid 6s Sterling of his fine for his antenuptial fornication with Margaret Stewart in Toldunie, which was marked on the back of his own bill. Married 4th February.

14th April 1751

Alexander Stewart in Knockgarry paid £18 Scots is part payment of a bill due by him to the Session.

23rd June 1751) Alexander Stewart in Knockgarry paid £6 18s Scots is part payment of a bill due by him to the Session, and is yet due to pay 9s Scots.

The Session ordered a precept to be given to Niell Stewart in Calvine, drawn upon George Moon in Riechappel, for 16s Scots as a year's annual interest on £16 Scots due by him to the Session at Martinmass 1750.

The Session ordered a precept to be given to Niell Stewart in Calvine, drawn upon Neill Kennedy in Croftvikewan, for 3s Sterling as a year's annual interest on £3 Sterling due by him to the Session at Martinmass 1750.

28th April 1751

Robert Fergusson in Balnald (of Blairuachdar) was given £2 Scots in part payment of the exposed child's board wage January 17th to April 17th, last. It was agreed that a year's board wage would be 8 merks Scots, paid in 2 quarters.

5th May 1751

The Session allowed John Robertson in Trinafour, 1s Sterling for going to Carie in order to buy timber for the loft designed to be in the church of Struan.

Elspeth McDonald an unmarried woman in Toulich (Tulloch of Glen Errochty) was reported to have had undecent behaviour in her own house with Duncan Forbes in Raondou. Both were summoned.

(12th May 1751) Elspeth McDonald in Toulich was summoned but did not appear. Witnesses had been called to prove the said Elspeth McDonald's undecent behaviour with Duncan Forbes, who had left the country (i.e. parish). The Session considered that the said Elspeth McDonald had been sufficiently appraised to come and see and hear witnesses examined so agreed, notwithstanding her absemce, to proceed to examination.

Duncan Robertson in Toulich, a married man of 55 years or thereabout, being truely sworn and purged of malice and partial council deponed that upon a Sunday when sermon was at Struan, to his best remembrance the last save one, he heard that Duncan Forbes stayed all that day in the said Elspeth McDonald's house and that a little after midnight Patrick Robertson came to his window and wakened him, telling him that Duncan Forbes was with the said Elspeth McDonald in her house, they being alone with locked doors and refusing to open the door to the said Patrick Robertson.

At this he arose and went with Patrick Robertson to Elspeth McDonald's house. (Elspeth McDonald was Duncan Robertson's servant woman and this behaviour would reflect badly on his family).

When Patrick Robertson had gone to waken him, Donald Robertson had been left waiting at the door to prevent Duncan Forbes from escaping. (Upon their arrival), after keeping them a while at the door, it was eventually opened when he threatened to break it down. He found Elspeth McDonald with only her jacket on and Duncan Forbes with all his clothes on, laying on the top of the bed, which was the only bed in the house. Duncan Forbes, being asked what brought him there, made no answer but seemed as struck dumb.

Duncan Robertson deponed that this was the truth as he shall answer to God, and declared that he could not write (the statement was scribed by the Minister).

Patrick Robertson in Toulich, a married man of 31 years or thereabout, being truely sworn and purged of malice and partial council deponed that upon a Sunday about 4 weeks ago, having heard from his wife (Sarah Robertson) and a daughter of Duncan Robertson in Toulich that they understood that Duncan Forbes was laying in Elspeth McDonald's bed. They had endeavoured to get a sight of him by pretending to get a child into bed (i.e. to stay the night with her), but had been forcibly hindered by Elspeth McDonald. However they were persuaded that he was still there as Elspeth McDonald made such opposition to their seeing the bed.

After dark he went to Elspeth McDonald's house hearing a noise made by Duncan Forbes, and heard him distinctly say that he appealed to God for who was to blame, and that he would be called a worthless fellow and would not dare to show his face. He saw at a window, Duncan Forbes with a candle in his hand and a napkin about his head at the bedside and Elspeth McDonald sitting in the bed with a coat, or jacket, on begging him to be quiet. Being observed by her the light was put out.

Under pretence that he wanted sleep he asked to be let in and, being refused, told that he knew who was there and named Duncan Forbes. then he applied to Duncan Robertson, the former witness, her master, to come and oblige her to open the door, who came accordingly - as to the rest deponed the same as Duncan Robertson with the only variation that when he went in and saw Duncan Forbes laying on the bed, he observed the latches or buckles of his shoes were loose and that he wanted garters. This being the truth as he would answer to God.

Donald Robertson in Toulich, an unmarried man of 21 years or thereby, deponed the same, except that he did not see Duncan Forbes with the light in his hand, and that he was some distance away.

(2nd June 1751) Elspeth McDonald was summoned but did not appear. Summoned again.

(9th June 1751) Duncan Forbes in Raondou and Elspeth McDonald in Tulloch appeared before the Session. The depositions of witnesses were read before them, and they acknowledged all, excepting that Duncan Forbes denied that he uttered an appeal to God, or words to that purpose. The said Duncan Forbes and Elspeth McDonald were removed and the Session considered the heinousness of the crime. Duncan Forbes was fined £4 Scots, while Elspeth McDonald was fined £8 Scots by reason that her house was joined to another woman's house in the town, and yet sought no help but, rather, concealed it. They gave in their bills, payable 23rd August 1751, and promised never to correspond or keep company together for the future.

(29th December 1751) Elspeth McDonald in Tulloch paid 6s Sterling to account in part payment of her fine of £8 Scots for her indecent behaviour with Duncan Forbes in Raondou.

(22nd March 1752) Elspeth McDonald in Tulloch paid £2 2s Scots more of her fine to account for her indecent behaviour with Duncan Forbes in Raondou.

(12th March 1758) Duncan Forbes, late in Raondou, now in Perth, paid his fine of £3 18s Scots for his indecent behaviour with Elspeth McDonald in Tulloch, and got up his bill.

12th May 1751

Robert Fergusson in Balnald (of Blairuachdar) was given £1 12s 10d for the exposed child's board wages.

19th May 1751

The Session consisted of:
The Minister
Elders: John Cowan, George Richie, Donald Frazer, Alexander Gow.

A testificate was given to John Stewart in Nether Drumnacrich to travel through the parish by reason of his indigent case.

Janet Ross, servant to Lady Lude (Mrs Charlotte Nairn) was reported to be with child and was summoned.

(9th June 1751) Janet Ross, servant to Lady Lude, appeared before the Session and owned guilt and pregnancy, and fathered it upon Alexander McGlashan, a servant lad to Lady Lude. Alexander McGlashan was summoned.

(16th June 1751) Alexander McGlashan, servant to Lady Lude, appeared before the Session and owned himself father to Janet Ross's pregnancy. He was ordered to make public appearance without delay.

(8th September 1751) Alexander McGlashan in Lude made his first appearance, for his fornication with Janet Ross, late servant there, and was rebuked.

(15th September 1751) Alexander McGlashan in Lude made his second appearance, for his fornication with Janet Ross, and was rebuked.

(22nd September 1751) Alexander McGlashan in Lude made his third appearance and was granted a bill, with James Kennedy tailor in Croftvickewan as cautioner, of £10 Scots payable Martinmass next, for his and Janet Ross's fine, and was dismissed.

(8th April 1752) Alexander McGlashan in Lude paid £5 Scots to account in part payment of his fine of fornication committed with Janet Ross, there.

(24th February 1754) Janet Ross, now in Cnappaig, voluntarily appeared for her fornication with Alexander McGlashan, now in Breakach of Lude, was rebuked and dismissed.

(8th December 1754) Alexander McGlashan in Breakach of Lude paid £5 Scots of fine, and 15s Scots as interest, for his fornication with Janet Ross in Lude, and got up his bill.

The Session Clerk was given £2 3s Scots of his wages, and the Kirk Officer was given £3 12s Scots of his wages.

2nd June 1751

The Session gave 1s Sterling to John Robertson in Trinafour for his service to them, in buying timber at Carie for the loft at Struan.

Archibald McBeath in Dalness gave 6s Sterling to the poor (for his marriage banns with Janet McLauchlane in Wester Monzie, 23 May 1751).

9th June 1751

The Session paid the remainder of the board wages of the foundling to Robert Fergusson in Balnald (of Blairuachdar) for 17th January until 17th April, last.

7th July 1751

Alexander Stewart in Margdou made his first appearance before the Congregation for his fornication with Elspeth Robertson in Easter Kindrochit, was rebuked, and paid £5 Scots of his fine.

The Minister reported that, some weeks ago, he had been given 20 merks Scots and a year's interest of a principal sum of 400 merks Scots mortified by the deceased Alexander Robertson of Bohespic to the poor of the united parishes of Blair Atholl and Struan, due at Martinmass 1749. It was applied in the service of the loft at Struan.

14th July 1751

The relict (widow) of Charles McLaren in Hosefield paid £14 14s Scots due per bill to the Session since Martinmass 1745, which the Session accepted as in full of whatever was due, pitying her case and poor family. They also allowed her forgiven of the £3 9s 4d Scots due in bygone interest (see 30th October 1743 and 22nd March 1747).

The Minister gave in a bill of £10 Scots, accepted by Donald Mackintosh in Easter Kindrochit, payable 10 days after date, on behalf of Elspeth Robertson, daughter of (Duncan Robertson of) Kindrochit, who appeared (before the Minister), 13th July last, and owned guilt and pregnancy committed with Alexander Stewart in Margdou of Invervack, in case she failed to satisfy according to church discipline.

(15th September 1751) Elspeth Robertson in Kindrochit appeared before the Session and was seriously rebuked for her antenuptial fornication with Alexander Stewart in Invervack, and was dismissed. (married 23rd July 1751)

21st July 1751

Duncan Robertson, jnr. in Crombruach paid £3 Scots to the poor for two proclamations. (Duncan Robertson jnr. in Crombruach and Christian Robertson in Wester Blairfettie, married 22 Jul 1751. His previous marriage to Margaret Robertson in Kirktown of Struan, 1 Mar 1751 had been retracted).

Robert Fergusson in Balnald (of Blairuachdar) was given £4 3s 9d Scots for the foundling's board wages. £1 2s 11d Scots was still owing. The collection was £2 12s 8d Scots, and George Richie had Charles McLaren's interest of 14s Scots, so the remainder was paid off.

11th August 1751

Barbara Stewart in Cuiltalosgin-beg was said to be with child and was summoned.

(18th August 1751) Barbara Stewart, widow of Duncan Robertson in Cuiltalosgin-beg appeared and owned guilt and pregnancy, and gave up Alexander MackGlashan, servant lad to Robert Robertson in Miltown of Invervack. The said Alexander MackGlashan appeared, acknowledged her accusation and he, with John MackGlashan in Dondamharg as cautioner, gave in a bill of £20 Scots, payable 10 days after date.

(1st September 1751) Alexander MackGlashan in Miltown of Invervack appeared before the Congregation for his fornication with Barbara Stewart in Cuiltalosgin-beg, and was rebuked.

(1st September 1751) Alexander MackGlashan in Miltown of Invervack appeared before the Congregation a second time, was rebuked and dismissed.

(29th December 1751) Alexander MackGlashan in Haugh of Invervack gave a crown to the poor for his proclamation in order to marriage with Barbara Stewart in Cuiltalosgin-beg (Alexander McGlashan in Balnadalloch and Barbara Stewart in Cuiltaloskin, married 31st December 1751). He also paid half a crown in part payment of his fine for antenuptial fornication with the aforesaid woman.

(19th January 1752) Alexander McGlashan in Cuiltalosgin-beg got up his bill for his fine (his bill was returned to him by the Session).

18th August 1751

Alexander Stewart in Knockgarry had his bill returned to him, having paid the contents, except 9s Scots which the Session ordered him to give to Donald Stewart, a poor man in Chamberbane.

Patrick Robertson in Woodsheal, by a line sent to the Minister, was said to be guilty of the sin of fornication with Christian McFarland in Drumchuine. He had been summoned but did not appear.

Christian McFarland appeared and owned guilt and pregnancy and gave the aforesaid Patrick Robertson as father. She alleged that she was forced by him, on Saturday before the Market of Foss, last, enticing her to convey him from the town in pretence of courtship, and making proposals of marriage, and said that how soon she went home, with tears in her eyes, and acquainted her father and mother with the rape committed upon her, who with threats hindered her from making it public until she saw what the consequences might be.

She told it to Katharine McMicleard, a young lass in Drumchuine, the next day after the rape and sometime after told Patrick Campbell in Drumchuine, a young man who was making his addresses to her, to desist as she had been ravished by another.

Parlan McFarlane in Drumchuine, her father, appeared and owned that his daughter, the night mentioned when she came in with tears in her eyes, told that she had been ravished by Patrick Robertson, son to Duncan Robertson, then in Aonach of Auchleeks, now in Woodsheal. He denied that he threatened her, but had advised her to keep quiet. The Session agreed to summons all involved again.

(1st September 1751) Patrick Robertson in Woodsheal appeared before the Session and refused that he had anything to do with the aminuted Christian McFarland in Drumchuine. The Session appointed a committee to deal with him in private, to be ingenuous, but they reported back that he still persisted with his denial.

(15th September 1751) Patrick Robertson in Woodsheal appeared before the Session and owned to carnal dealings with Christian McFarland in Drumchuine, twice. Firstly the Saturday before the Market at Foss, last, and again about the end of March thereafter.

The Session gave John Fisher, mason in Blair, £1 16s Scots for his travel and viewing the walls of the church at Struan, in order to stop a door (make a doorway) in the fittest place (for access) to the loft, and to his helper for getting up the joists and dales (planks) upon the wall.

8th September 1751

The fine of Donald Cameron in Fealar was used to pay the Kirk Officer 2s Scots for summoning and £2 14s Scots in part payment of his wages. The Session Clerk was paid 2s Sterling on account. Robert Fergusson in Balnald was paid £1 2s 11d Scots of his board wages (for the foundling) from 17th April to 17th July, last. Some of the day's collection was given to a poor woman (un-named) in Dalriach.

15th September 1751, Struan

The Session consisted of:
The Minister
Elders: Duncan Robertson of Dalnamine, Donald Robertson of Pitagowan, Alexander Robertson, James Robertson, John Robertson, Donald McColman.

The Session cleared the Session Clerk from September 1749 to 1st September 1750, also the Kirk Officer from Candlemass 1750 to Candlemass 1751, of their wages for said offices and requested discharges (receipts), part of which was 1s Sterling, being the fee of third proclamation from Donald Fergusson in Aldindulaish. (Donald Fergusson in Aldindulish and Isabel McLaren, servant to Lady Lude, married, 12 September 1751). £1 10s 5d Scots was lodged with Donald Robertson of Pitagowan.

22nd September 1751, Blair

The Session consisted of:
The Minister
Elders: George Ritchie, Thomas McColman, Donald Fraser, John McLauchlane.

Duncan Fergusson in Easter Invervack appeared before the Session and complained that Grissel Stewart, spouse to Duncan Mackintosh there, had ruined his good name and that of his wife by charging him with theft and murder, and his wife with adultery.

Grissel Stewart appeared before the Session and complained that the said Duncan Fergusson had charged her slanderously with theft or harbouring thieves to steal his cattle and had outhounded them for that purpose, charged her also with adultery and called her husband a thief.

Duncan Fergusson alleged that Grissel Stewart said that, when she was carrying her son to be baptised, those who met her on her way said that Duncan Mackintosh was not the father of the child, which Duncan Fergusson desired to be marked (noted).

The Session allowed them to produce witnesses, Sunday next, to prove the allegations.

(13th October 1751) The witnesses were examined by the Session and both parties were found to be guilty, but Grissel Stewart, more so. Both were rebuked and told to give the Session a bill of £10 Scots, Sabbath next, for security of their being peaceable for the future.

(20th October 1751) Grissel Stewart spouse to Duncan Mackintosh in Easter Invervack was called but did not appear.

29th September 1751, No Session Meeting

Thomas McColman in Baluaine paid 9s 6d Scots on account for his own and his wife's fine of antenuptial fornication.

£1 7s 10d Scots was lodged with George Ritchie.

6th October 1751

Testificate ordered for Donald Mackintosh and James Mannoch, both in Wester Blairfettie, going along with Patrick Robertson in Tordou, the length of Stratharig (?), to prove a horse challenged there, belonging to the said Patrick Robertson.

£2 8s 9d Scots was lodged with Donald Robertson of Pitagowan.

13th October 1751

The Minister presented the Synod and Presbytery Clerks' discharges amounting to 13s Sterling which he advanced on account of the 20 merks of annual rent (interest) on the late Bohespic's mortification, paid in by Robert Robertson, his son, which was lodged in his hands.

20th October 1751

Marjory Whytack in Blair was reported to be with child, was summoned and denied being with child.

(3rd November 1751) The Session ordered George Ritchie to acquaint Marjory Whytack in Blair that if she continued to refuse to give up the father of her child, they would get a commission for her imprisonment.

(24th November 1751) Marjory Whytack in Blair was ordered to appear before the Session, Sabbath next.

(1st December 1751) Marjory Whytack appeared before the Session and confessed guilt and gave up John Wilson, gardener in Atholl House, as father of her child. One of the Elders was to discourse with John Wilson about her accusation.

(15th December 1751) The Session agreed to meet on the following Tuesday in order to confront John Wilson and Marjory Whytack about her fathering her child upon him.

(22nd December 1751) Marjory Whytack in Blair and John Wilson, gardener in Atholl House appeared before the Session. He denied her accusation, while she persisted that she had none to father her child upon, but him, and he had carnal dealing with her only the once in the garden the third day of June last. He owned that he threw her down on the grass that day but his conscience checked him, proceeding no further. The said Marjory Whytack alleged that Mrs Mackglashan and Mrs Stewart in Blair had heard him own that he had ado with her. The Session agreed to meet some day the following week to discourse with the said women concerning the allegation (The use of 'Mrs' suggests that the two women probably were the wife of Patrick McGlashan the inn-keeper in Blair, and the Minister's wife, both highly respected).

(2nd February 1752) John Wilson, gardener in Atholl House and Marjory Whytack, late in Blair, was ordered to appear before the Session, come 14 days, at Blair, in order to enquire more seriously her reasons for fathering the child upon John Wilson, of which she was delivered some weeks ago. The Minister gave a groat to an Officer for arresting in George Moon in Blairuachdar's hands, whatever he owed Marjory Whytack.

(26th April 1752) Marjory Whytack was summoned by the Session again.

(10th May 1752) Marjory Whytack was summoned but did not appear. She was summoned again in order to make a clear discourse of the parent of her child, brought forth by her lately, whom she fathered upon John Wilson, gardener in Atholl House.

(17th May 1752) Marjory Whytack in Balinuarain appeared before the Session, together with John Wilson, gardener in Atholl House. She persisted in her accusation which he denied, and said that he was willing to give his oath that he never had any carnal dealing with her. The Session sent some of their members to discourse with Mrs Mackglashan and Mrs Stewart anent the said allegations, and reported that said women never heard John Wilson own her or express such words. The case was referred to the Presbytery of Dunkeld to take their advice.

3rd November 1751

Testificate given to James Stewart in Clune-more who was removing out of the parish.

17th November 1751

Testificate given to James Stewart in Shierglas who removed Whitsunday last from Wester Baluaine.

Testificate given to Donald McDougal in Kirkton of Struan.

24th November 1751

The Session Clerk was instructed to give a list of all the fines due to the Session.

The Minister gave in 5½ merks Scots to prosecute Drumquhance's process, together with the remainder of Elspeth McGrigore's fine, late in Dalvorest, which was paid in by Donald McDonald in Tomnabrack. (This may be Elspeth McGrigore, alias Robertson, - see 28th June 1747).

1st December 1751

Testificate given to Donald Calmanach in Balinloan of Clune who was going to Edinburgh.

8th December 1751

The Session appointed that the annual rent (interest) on (Neil Robertson of) Bohespic's mortification of 100 merks, payable at Martinmass, last, with the consent of Robert Robertson in Auchleeks and Trinafour, would be distributed as follows: Duncan McGrigore in Dalchalloch, 5 merks; Christian Robertson in Trinafour, 10 merks; and Janet Stewart in Pittenicy (Balanisie), 5 merks.

Donald Stewart in Chamberbane was given 5 merks from Bonskeid's annual rent, payable to the Session Martinmass last.

John Robertson (Kirk Elder) in Trinafour gave in £20 Scots mortified to the poor of the United Parishes of Blair and Struan by the deceased Elspeth Forbes, late in Blairfettie. John Robertson said that when the said Elspeth Forbes bequeathed the money, she desired that such as one related to her might be preferred to receive yearly the annual rent of this money, and that the principal should be kept entire.

22nd December 1751

The Session's charges and Minister's discharges, since March last year, were given to John Cowan to be revised (checked) and reported on.

(5th January 1752) John Cowan, having revised the charges and discharges as cited, reported that they were rightly stated.

5th January 1752

Robert Fergusson in Balnald was given £4 4s 7d Scots in part payment of two quarters board wages for the exposed child, from 17 July to 17th January, instant. the Session rested (owed) him £1 8s 9d Scots to complete the same two quarters.

David Sclater (in Atholl House) gave 1s Sterling for consignment to the poor (a fine for the retraction of his marriage to Elspeth McPherson in Tomnaculag).

John Robertson in Cuiltvuick gave 1s Sterling for his 3rd proclamation. (John Robertson in Cuiltvuick and Janet Crie in Toldunie, married 31st December 1751).

Helen Stewart in Tighnacraig was reported to be with child and was summoned, Sabbath next, at Blair.

(26th January 1752) Helen Stewart in Tinacraig appeared before the Session and owned guilt and pregnancy, and fathered it upon Donald McIntyre, servant to Mr Guiseard, flax-master in Musselburgh.

(8th April 1752) Helen Stewart in Tighnacraig, late servant, so she said, to David Spalding, flax raiser in Coldcote in the parish of Newlands, appeared along with Donald McIntyre, late servant to Mr Guiseard, flax raiser in Musselburgh, and now servant to Mr Todd, flax raiser there. She, being asked if she adhered to her former confession and accusation of the said Donald McIntyre, on January 25th last, answered that she did. He, being interogated, owned guilt with the said Helen Stewart several times, but would not acknowledge himself father to her pregnancy until she was delivered, and then would know if the child's birth answered as the time of his guilt. He said that he had reason to believe that one Alexander Campbell, late harvest shearer, residing at Alexander McDonald's in Peebles Wynd, Edinburgh, and now servant to Inverefrie in Badenoch, was guilty with her.

The Session, taking the affair into their consideration, and finding that the guilt was committed in the parish of Newlands, and that the scandal was flagrant in that country (parish), remitted them to the Session of Newlands to satisfy according to Church Discipline, and ordered said Donald McIntyre and Helen Stewart to attend the said Kirk Session without loss of time.

26th January 1752

The days collection, lodged with George Robertson and Struan's last collection, lodged with Alexander Cameron, Kirk Officer, amounted to £1 2s 1d Scots, and Robert Stewart in Blairuachdar lent the session 6s 8d Scots, all of which was given to Robert Fergusson in Balnald, which cleared him of 2 quarters board wages of the foundling, 17th July to 17th January, last.

(16th February 1752) A half merk was repaid to Robert Stewart in Blairuachdar, which he had advanced to the Session, 26th January last.

The Session appointed that the next Sabbath's collection would be given to Elspeth Stewart, a poor woman in Levaish (Levadge), eaten up with the cancer.

(2nd February 1752) £4 13s Scots was collected for the aminuted Elspeth Stewart and sent with John Cowans, to be given her.

1st March 1752

The Session consisted of:
The Minister
(Duncan Robertson of) Dalnamine, (Donald Robertson of) Pitagowan, James Robertson, John Robertson, Donald McColman, Thomas McColman Elders, Donald Robertson, Alexander McGlashan Sessioners.

Elspeth Robertson, alias Deor, in Bochonie appeared before the Session and was told that a sentance had been pronounced against her, for (unpaid) fine of fornication (This dated back to 21st April 1746). She replied that she could not advance in cash, so James Robertson in Kinaldy became cautioner for her, to the Session, for a crown payable against Whitsunday next.

(12th April 1752) Elspeth Deor in Bochonie paid her fine, modified by the Session to a crown, for her fornication with Robert McGillivie in Bochonie, and was discharged. James Robertson in Kinaldy was relieved of his cautionrie for her, and was dismissed.

The Session drew up a precept (warrant) in favour of Donald Stewart in Chamberbane, upon Alexander Stewart in Knochgharie to pay on Bonskeid's behoof 5 merks Scots as a year's annual rent on a principal sum of 100 merks Scots, due to them at Martinmass, last.

The Session ordered (Alexander Stewart, 6th of) Tulloch to pay Katharine Fowls?, late in Strathtummel, £5 Scots, annual rent due to them at Martinmass last, which would be allowed him at clearing accounts with the Session. (This may be Katharine Forbes, see 14th February 1742).

15th March 1752

The Kirk Officer was given £4 Scots on account in part payment of his wages. The Minister was cleared (repaid) in what he advanced for the Session to the Presbytery Officer and for the loft of the church at Struan, and to John Keannich for an arrestment in George Moon in Blairuachdar's hands for Marjory Whytack's behoof.

22nd March 1752

Elspeth Robertson, widow in Dalinturuaine, was reported to be with child and was ordered to appear before the Session in 20 days time.

(12th April 1752) Elspeth Robertson, in Dalinturuaine, appeared before the Session and owned guilt and pregnancy, and gave up Donald Mannich, her hire-man, as father of her child. Donald Mannich voluntarily appeared and owned himself father to her pregnancy. The Session ordered them to get cautioners for their fines and appearances. Alexander Robertson in Kirkton of Struan gave in a bill of £10 Scots for the said Donald Mannich, and Angus Robertson in Croftdou gave in a bill of £10 Scots for the said Elspeth Robertson both payable against Whitsunday next.

(19th April 1752) Donald Mannich and Elspeth Robertson, both in Dalinturuaine, made their first appearances before the Congregation.

(10th May 1752) Donald Mannich in Dalinturuaine, made his second appearance before the Congregation and was rebuked.

(5th July 1752) Donald Mannich in Dalinturuaine, paid 2s Sterling in part paymewnt of his fine of fornication with Elspeth Robertson and was dismissed.

(2nd August 1752) Elspeth Robertson in Dalinturuaine paid a crown of her fine of fornication with Donald Mannich, there.

(7th January 1753) Donald Mannich in Trinafour paid in £3 16s Scots, being the remainder of his fine for fornication with Elspeth Robertson in Dalinturuaine, and got up his cautioner's bill.

(2nd December 1753) Elspeth Robertson in Dalinturuaine paid £2 scots, being the remainder of her fine for her fornication with Donald Mannich, her late servant. The Session forgave her the expenses of plea, by reason of her poverty.

29th March 1752

The Session, considering the case of the poor of the parish, by reason of the appearance of a scarcity of meal, desired the Session Clerk to give a list, by Sabbath next, of all the bills and fines due to them, to put them into execution in order to provide somewhat for supporting the poor (through) the ensuing summer.

5th April 1752

The Minister represented the indigent case of an Inverness lad to the Session. He had gone to Glasgow and falling sick there, was sent from parish to parish for charity until he came to Blair Atholl. Seeing the hills he had to cross and having nothing, the Minister desired them to consider what way they thought it fit to hire a man to go along (with him). It was agreed to hire a man quickly and reimburse him of expenses incurred.

(26th April 1752) Donald Stewart in Easter Baluaine was hired to carry the poor lad on his own horse from Blair to Badenoch. The fee coming from the consigned shillings of William Stewart in Tighnacoille and Donald Cameron in Fealer.

Margaret Murray in Balinuarain was given 1s Sterling, to be taken from Finlay Stewart in Baluaine's legacy to the poor of Blair parish.

12th April 1752

Margaret Stewart in Chamberbane was reported to be with child, appeared before the Session and owned guilt and pregnancy and father it upon Donald Stewart, late in Kilmaveonaig, now in Baluaine. Donald Stewart owned that he had committed guilt with her once, being intoxicated with liquor, about the 1st of June last. She persisted that he had carnal knowledge with her in harvest last. The Session appointed a committee to deal with them in private, to be ingenuous, viz: (Duncan Robertson of) Dalnamine and John Robertson to discourse with Donald Stewart, and James Robertson and Thomas Calmanach to discourse with Margaret Stewart. (The Session Clerk begins to use 'Calmanach' instead of 'McColman' around this time).

It was reported that Margaret Stewart adhered to her former confession and further said that the last time he committed guilt with her was the evening of the Market of Pitlochry, but were sundry times guilty during the harvest time. It was reported that Donald Stewart confessed that he had been in bed with her the evening of the Market of Kilmaveonaig, last, but was not fully assured whether he had carnal dealing with her that night, or not, being intoxicated with liquor.

The Session delayed (their decision) until Sabbath next, seeing that the said Donald Stewart wanted Margaret Reid, his late mistress, in Kilmaveonaig, to be examined as to whether she saw any bad appearance betwixt them, or not, while in service.

(19th April 1752) Donald Stewart, in Easter Baluaine and Margaret Stewart in Chamberbane were instructed by the Session to give in securities for their fines and appearances.

(14th June 1752) Donald Stewart in Easter Baluaine made his first appearance before the Congregation for his fornication with Margaret Stewart in Chamberbane, was rebuked and exhorted to repentance.

(28th June 1752) Donald Stewart in Easter Baluaine made his second appearance and was rebuked.

(2nd August 1752) Donald Stewart in Easter Baluaine made his third appearance, was rebuked and dismissed.

(18th February 1753) Donald Stewart in Easter Baluaine paid 7s Sterling as the fine for his fornication with Margaret Stewart, late in Kilmaveonaig, of which a crown was given to the Kirk Officer in part payment of his wages.

14th April 1752, at Dalinrich

Margaret McLean in Dalinrich owned herself guilty of fornication and pregnancy, and gave up Donald Gow in Tomicaldonich as father to her pregnancy. Donald Gow in Tomicaldonich owned to the accusation brought against him.

(21st April 1752) Donald Gow in Dalinturuaine, late in Tomicaldonich, made his first appearance for his fornication with Margaret McLean in Dalinturuaine, and was rebuked. He gave in a bill of £10 Scots for his fine and that of his party, and was dismissed. The said Donald Gow paid 3s Sterling of said fine on account.

(3rd February 1754) Donald Gow in Tomicaldonich paid a crown in part payment of his fine for his fornication with Margaret McLean in Dalinturuaine.

19th April 1752

The Session appointed the next Sabbath Day's collection at Blair to be given to John Caldal in Carrick, a poor man distressed with the palsy and reduced to poverty. The parishioners were exhorted to extend their charity according to their abilities, in order to support him and his poor family in this dire season.

(26th April 1752) The collection, which amounted to £6 6s 2d Scots, was given to the aminuted John Caldal.

26th April 1752

£4 13s 6d Scots lodged with George Ritchie was given to Robert Fergusson in part payment of his board wages from 17th January to 17th April instant.

William Stewart in Tighnacoille consigned a shilling to the poor of the parish for their 3rd proclamations. (William Stewart in Tighnacoille and Margaret Gow in Dalvorest, married 21st April 1752).

Donald Cameron in Fealar consigned a shilling to the poor of the parish for their 3rd proclamations. (Donald Cameron in Fealar and Janet Stewart in Pittinacie, married 21st April 1752).

10th May 1752

Testificate given to Donald Young in Blairuachdar who was going into service in the Low Country.

Testificate given to George Moon in Nether Drumnacrich who was going into service in the Low Country.

17th May 1752

Robert Fergusson in Balnald was given £1 3s 2d Scots, the remainder of the foundling's board wages for 17th January to 17th April.

The Session decided to settle the foundling with William McMillan in Ardkincael, for a quarter at 9½ merks, but Isobel Gow, his wife, would not agree under 10 merks. The half merk could not be agreed without a full meeting of the Session, but the foundling was to enter (the household) the following day.

The reason for altering (the foundling's board) was that the child did not prove as if he had been well taken care of, and the poor man (Robert Fergusson) was scarcely able to maintain himself in this hard year.

24th May 1752

Lady Blairfettie acknowledged the payment of 4 merks Scots for the stance of the schoolhouse of Struan, from Whitsuday 1748 to Whitsunday 1752, last.

The Session Clerk and Kirk Officer were each given 15s Scots in part payment of the wages.

After distribution to the greatest objects (of pity), £1 13s 8d Scots was lodged with Donald Robertson, the Treasurer.

31st May 1752

£1 2s Scots was given to Robert Fergusson on account for the foundling's board wages.

7th June 1752

18s Scots was given to Robert Fergusson to complete the foundling's board wages while in his custody. The foundling was settled the wife of William McMillan, but did not enter their house until 3rd June.

Charles Gow in Inverslanie gave 1s to the poor of the parish for his 3rd proclamation. (Charles Gow in Inverslanie and Ann McKenzie in Inverslanie, married 11th June 1752).

Testificate given to Christian Stewart, spouse to James Stewart, late in Balinuarain, and her two daughters who were removing out of the parish.

10th June 1752, Kirkton of Lude

Katharine Robertson in Cairnbaddie owned to guilt and pregnancy, and gave up Charles Robertson in Easter Monzie as father of her pregnancy. Charles Robertson admitted the guilt. (Donald Robertson born 21st June 1752)

(24th September 1752) Charles Robertson in Easter Monzie made his first appearance before the Congregation for his relapse in fornication with Katharine Robertson in Cairnbaddie, was rebuked and ordered to reappear at Blair fourteen days next.

(8th October 1752) Charles Robertson in Easter Monzie made his second appearance before the Congregation for his fornication with Katharine Robertson in Cairnbaddie, and was rebuked.

(15th October 1752) Charles Robertson in Easter Monzie made his third appearance before the Congregation, was rebuked and absolved from censure.

(5th November 1752) Katharine Robertson in Riemoraik (Riemoraig) made her first appearance before the Congregation for her fornication with Charles Robertson in Easter Monzie, and was rebuked.

(26th November 1752) Katharine Robertson in Riemoraig made her second appearance before the Congregation for her fornication with Charles Robertson in Easter Monzie, and was rebuked.

(17th December 1752) Charles Robertson in Easter Monzie paid £9 Scots of his fine, on account, for his relapse in fornication with Katharine Robertson, his late servant.

(21st January 1753) Charles Robertson in Easter Monzie paid the remainder of his fine. viz, £3 Scots.

14th June 1752

The Session consisted of:
The Minister
(Duncan Robertson of) Dalnamine, (Donald Robertson of) Pitagowan, James Robertson snr, James Robertson, jnr, John Robertson, Donald Calmanach, Thomas Calmanach, Alexander McGlashan Elders

Testificate given to Christian Stewart, spouse to John McPherson, in Bridgend of Tilt, who was going out of the parish with her children.

28th June 1752

Margaret Murray, now in Tomgoulich (Moulin parish) was given 1s Sterling from the mortification of Finlay Stewart, late in Baluaine. (see 5th April 1752 to explain why this out of parish payment was made).

5th July 1752

Testificate given to Angus Robertson in Croftdou, who was removing out of the parish with his wife and family.

It was appointed that Wednesday 8th July would be a Fast Day before the Sacraments, and that Monday 13th July would be Sacraments and Thanksgiving Day.

19th July 1752

Janet Mannich in Trinafour made her first appearance before the Congregation for her fornication with Angus Stewart, there, and was rebuked. (This relates to 12th November 1749)

Testificate given to Elspeth Stewart in Ardkincael, who left the parish at Martinmass 1751.

Testificate given to Janet Stewart in Ardkincael, who left the parish at Martinmass 1749.

Testificate given to Christian Stewart, the youngest in Ardkincael, who left the parish at Martinmass 1748.

Testificate given to Janet Moon in Riechapel, who left the parish at Whitsunday 1752.

Testificate given to Katharine Moon in Blairuachdar, who left the parish at Martinmass 1749.

Testificate given to Alexander McKenzie (in Wester Craggan) and Ann Robertson, his wife, who removed this present month

2nd August 1752

Elspeth Kennedy in Bochonie made her first appearance before the Congregation for her fornication, as she alleged, with Alexander Robertson, son to Robert Robertson in Milntown of Invervack, and was rebuked. Her father (Malcolm Kennedy) and brother gave in their conjunct bill of £5 Scots for her fine and she was dismissed. (This dates back to 21st April 1746).

9th August 1752

The Session paid the Session Clerk's wages from September 1750 to September 1751, the Kirk Officer's wages from Candlemass 1751 to Candlemass 1752, and all other demands. The Minister was reimbursed the 2s Sterling given to Donald McFarlane in Calvine. Alexander McGlashan in Bohespic was repaid the 1s Sterling he gave, by the Session's order, to Robert Robertson, a poor man in Bohespic. Alexander Robertson in Kirkton of Struan was re-paid the 6d he gave, by the Session's order, to Alexander McDougal, a poor man there, and the Session gave an odd farthing to the said poor man in addition. So what was paid in behoof of those two men took up the day's collection.

Testificates were given to William Robertson and Duncan Robertson, sons to Alexander Robertson in Levaish (Levadge), who removed out of the parish: Duncan Robertson at Martinmass 1750 and William Robertson at Whitsunday 1752.

After distributing two guineas, Her Grace's charity to the poor, and paying the said persons, £13 2s 2d was lodged with George Ritchie.

Nota: Archibald McBeath in Dalness and Angus McIlchynich in Strathchromichdan in Laggan gave 1s Sterling each, to the poor, for their third proclamations.

16th August 1752

John Stewart in Seanbhaile and his son were paid £2 4s Scots for seating the west loft of Blair (church) for 2 days at 11s Scots per day each, and Donald McFarlane in Calvine was paid £1 2s Scots for working alongside them for 2 days at said loft. Donald McColman in Auchinruie was paid for 30 fire backs (bench backs made of fir wood?) at 1d each and 8d for carriage of each load of 5 loads. In whole £3 10s Scots. (Donald Robertson of) Pitagowan was paid 16s Scots for 6 fire backs, and carriage and postage (upright posts for the backs). The rest of a half guinea viz £2 Scots was lodged with George Ritchie.

(17th September 1752) John Stewart in Seanbhaile and his son were paid £1 5s Scots for finishing the loft.

4s Sterling was given to William McMillan in Ard Kincael for clothes for the foundling, and 1s Sterling was given to John Ritchie in Kincraigie for going to Tulliemet with a poor woman upon his horse.

30th August 1752

After distributing 36s Sterling of the Duchess's charity, £3 11s 7d was lodged with Donald Robertson (the Struan Treasurer).

24th September 1752

Charles Stewart in Glaicneid appeared before the Congregation for his fornication with Katharine McKay and was rebuked. Having paid his, and his party's, fine modified by the Session to £8 Scots by reason that the guilt was not committed in Blair Atholl parish, he was dismissed and got up his bill (i.e. his IOU was returned to him).

Robert Robertson merchant in Blair received £2 12s for payment of 700 ½ double plension at 8s per 100.

1st October 1752

The Minister acquainted the Session that he agreed with Neill Robertson in Bohespic, for his bill of £30 Scots due since Martinmass 1744, for his trilapse in fornication, quitting him the annual interest and expenses of plea, in return for giving a conjunct bill with Alexander Mackintosh, miller in Bruar, of £15 Scots payable Martinmass first and another bill of £15 Scots payable Martinmass 1753. the Session unanimously agreed to this. 11s 5d was lodged with Donald McColman. (There is no mention of the original censure in the Session minutes, but probably relates to the illegitimate daughter, Janet, of Neill Robertson in Dalno of Bohespic and Christian (surname not given) in Mullinavaddie, parish of Fortingall, baptised 18th January 1739).

(3rd March 1754) The Session gave out 18s Scots for protesting the bill of Neill Robertson in Bohespic.

(10th March 1754) The Minister reported that he had paid 2s Sterling for registrating the bill of Neill Robertson in Bohespic.

(31st March 1754) The Minister reported that Neill Robertson in Bohespic had paid 20s Sterling in part payment of his bill.

(9th March 1755) Neill Robertson in Dalno of Bohespic paid 6s Sterling, being the remainder of his bill, which was given to the Kirk Officer in part payment of his wages.

8th October 1752

Isobel Robertson, servant woman to Robert Mackintosh in Balintoul, was delated to be with child, and was summoned Sabbath next.

(15th October 1752) Isobel Robertson, servant woman to Robert Mackintosh in Balintoul, appeared before the Session, owned guilt and gave up Neill Stewart, servant to said Robert Mackintosh, as father. He voluntarily appeared and owned her accusation and was ordered to make his first appearance before the Congregation in 14 days time.

(5th November 1752) Neill Stewart, in Balintoul made his first appearance before the Congregation for his fornication with Isobel Robertson, there. He gave in a bill for £10 Scots payable 28th current for his and his party's fines.

(19th November 1752) Neill Stewart, in Balintoul made his second appearance before the Congregation, was rebuked and absolved of censure.

(10th December 1752) Neill Stewart, in Balintoul, paid his fine for his antenuptial fornication with Isobel Robertson, which was modified to £3 by reason of his poverty.

15th October 1752

The Minister, going to the Provincial Synod of Perth and Stirling, held at Stirling on October 17th, told that the Synod Clerk owed them a crown from October 1751 to that time, and 3s Stirling was owed by the Presbytery Clerk from time foresaid, both of which was given to the Minister by the Synod Treasurer.

22nd October 1752

The Minister presented the Synod and Presbytery Clerks discharges for October 1751 to October 1752.

The Minister enjoined the Session to use their endeavours to provide timber, in order to repair the bridge at Struan.

(12th November 1752) The Session paid Charles Robertson in Achinruie, 3s Sterling for a joist for the bridge at Struan, and ordered the speedy reparation of the bridge.

(3rd December 1752) The Session paid Charles Robertson in Achinruie, 3s Sterling for two joists, and paid John Stewart in Pitagowan, £1 10s Scots for another.

29th October 1752

The Minister had been informed of a notorious riot and breach of the Sabbath, committed in Strathgroy and Clune, and had caused summons for: George Seaton, servant to Neil Mackglashan in Clune-beg; Donald Stewart, his shepherd; James Cook and Donald Stewart, servants to John Robertson in Balinluig (of Strathgroy); and Duncan Robertson, servant to Donald Stewart, there. The above persons were called and interrogated as to how the riot had happened.

Donald Stewart, servant to John Robertson, owned that when Donald Stewart, shepherd to Neil Mackglashan, was turning horses belonging to Neil Mackglashan, his master, off the grass belonging to John Robertson, he had taken the said Donald Stewart, servant to Neil Mackglashan, by the breast and shaken him, and that upon his getting provoking language from him, they began to wrestle and both had fallen to the ground.

James Cook owned that when he was forcibly driving away his master's horses from Neil Mackglashan's grass, he threw a stone which he had intended to strike upon one of the horses, but it had accidentally lighted upon the said George Seaton's head and bled. Upon this George Seaton owned that being hurt to the effusion of his blood, in a passion, he had struck the said James Cook, once, upon his back with a with a staff he had in his hand.

The Session took the matter to an avisandum, and all concerned were ordered to reappear before the Session, Sabbath next.

(5th November 1752) George Seaton amd Donald Stewart, servants to Neil Mackglashan in Clune-beg, and James Cook and Donald Stewart, servants to John Robertson in Balinluig, and Duncan Robertson, there, all appeared before the Session.

Verdict: Donald Stewart, servant to John Robertson in Balinluig was found guilty of breach of the Sabbath, by wrestling with Donald Stewart, servant to Neil Mackglashan, while doing his duty to his master by keeping his grass from the horses of Ballinluig. His fine was modified from £5 to £4. James Cook was fined for striking George Seaton with a stone to the effusion of blood. The fine was modified to £8 as he had been trying to do his duty to his master. George Seaton, as he had a breaking of his head and he had been trying to do his duty to his master, was given a Sessional rebuke.

(7th January 1753) James Cook and Donald Stewart, servants to John Robertson in Balinluig paid their fines for breach of the Sabbath.

A testificate was given to Donald Reid in Margdou of Clune, and his family, who were leaving the parish.

19th Novenber 1752

A testificate was given to James Stewart, one of the Duke of Atholl's servants, at Atholl House.

26th November 1752

Testificates were given to: Robert and John Robertsons, servants to His Grace at Atholl House; Thomas Litch, journeyman gardener there; Elspeth McGlashan, servant lass to His Grace at Atholl House; and Charles Robertson, younger, in Easter Monzie.

An attestation from three Borenich tenants was given in favour of John McLauchlan in Grennich, who was making a claim or title to the effects of one John McLauchlan, who was born in Borenich and died at Bridge of Earn, or near it, with whom the foresaid tenants were acquainted.

The Minister, considering the pitiful case of Elspeth Stewart in Levaish (Levadge), eaten up with the cancer, intimated to the Congregation that she would be given the collection in 14 days time.

3rd December 1752

Alexander Stewart in Loinvoir (Loin Mhor, Fortingall parish?), late in Port-an-eilean paid £3 more of his fine of fornication, of which the Kirk Officer received 6d for summoning (it must have been a long-standing debt), and a receipt was given to said Alexander Stewart, stating that he had paid 13s 6s Sterling in whole, as his bill was not in readiness to be produced.

Ann Robertson, servant woman to Auchleeks, a relapse, was delated to be with child and was summoned.

(24th December 1752) Ann Robertson in Auchleeks appeared before the Session and owned guilt and pregnancy, and gave up John Robertson, tailor in Ard Trinafour as father to it. John Robertson was summoned.

(14th January 1753) John Robertson in Ard Trinafour appeared before the Session and owned guilt with Ann Robertson in Auchleeks, and acknowledged himself father to her pregnancy, and gave in his bill of £10 for both their fines and appearances, payable ten days after date.

(18th March 1753) John Robertson in Ard Trinafour made his first appearance before the Congregation for his fornication with Ann Robertson in Auchleeks, and was rebuked.

(1st April 1753) John Robertson in Ard Trinafour made his second appearance before the Congregation, was rebuked and dismissed. The said John Robertson, desired his child to be baptised and his brother Patrick Robertson in Trinafour became cautioner to the Session for him, under penalty of £10 Scots. Patrick Robertson in Auchdrumnahuagie, the said Ann Robertson's brother became cautioner to the Session for her, with like penalty.

(2nd December 1753) John Robertson in Tomcraggach gave a joist for the bridge of Struan, valued at 14s Scots, which the Session took to account in so much as his fine of fornication with Ann Robertson in Auchleeks.

(22nd December 1754) John Robertson in Tomcraggach paid £2 10s Scots as the remainder of his fine for his fine of fornication with Ann Robertson in Auchleeks, and got up his bill. The said Ann Robertson was answerable for her own fine. Patrick Robertson, her brother, had given his hand to the Minister as cautioner for her.

(16th November 1755) Ann Robertson in Auchdrumnahuagie paid her fine for her trilapse in fornication with John Robertson in Tomcraggach, modified by the Session to £10 12s Scots, which was given to the poor of the parish.

(8th February 1756) Ann Robertson trilapse in Balnafeid appeared and declared her willingness to enter upon public satisfaction for the scandal she had given the Session. Considering that she could not, by the rules of the church, be admitted to satisfaction until the Session had received the Presbytery's approval, the whole matter was referred to the Presbytery of Dunkeld.

(18th April 1756) Ann Robertson trilapse in Balnafeid, having appeared before the Presbytery of Dunkeld, was reurned back to the Session to satisfy Church Discipline, and was told to continue her appearances for her crime.

(9th May 1756) Ann Robertson in Balnafeid, the trilapse, made her first appearance before the Congregation for her fornication with John Robertson in Tomcraggach. She was rebuked and ordered to continue her appearance.

(16th May 1756) Ann Robertson, the trilapse, made her second appearance, was rebuked and told to continue her appearance.

(23rd May 1756) Ann Robertson, the trilapse, made her third appearance.

(13th June 1756) Ann Robertson, the trilapse, made her fourth appearance.

(20th June 1756) Ann Robertson, the trilapse, made her fifth appearance, was rebuked and dismissed. Her brother's bill, as cautioner for her, was returned to him.

Testificates were given to: Donald Robertson in Achleanie; Isobel Robertson in Kirkton of Struan; Grissel McDougal in Kirkton of Struan; and Isobel Robertson, alias Gruagich in Kirkton of Struan; and Donald Stewart in Dalclachaig, all removing out of the parish at the present term.

10th December 1752, at Blair

17th December 1752

Testificate was given to Margaret Stewart in Kilmaveonaig, who was going out of the parish.

John Robertson in Levadge gave 1s Sterling for his third proclamation. (This doesn't seem to appear in the OPR of marriages)

The Minister gave 1s Sterling of the legacy of Finlay Stewart, late in Baluaine, to Margaret Murray in Tomgoulich, late in Balinuarain

24th December 1752

Testificate was given to John Fergusson journeyman smith in Blair, who had resided for seven years in the parish.

Nota: The day's colection of £3 3s 5d Scots was given to John McLean, a poor man in Dalinturuaine.

31st December 1752

Katharine Stewart in Balintoul was delated to be with child, was summoned but did not appear (see also 4th February 1753).

(7th January 1753) Katharine Stewart in Balintoul appeared before the Session, owned guilt and pregnancy, and gave up John Gow jnr. in Balinuarain as father to her child. He was summoned.

(21st January 1753) John Gow jnr. in Balinuarain appeared and owned himself father to Katharine Stewart's pregnancy.

(18th November 1753) John Gow jnr. in Balinuarain appeared for his incest committed with Katharine Stewart in Balintoul (having run away with her, out of the parish), confessed the heinous guilt, was seriously dealt with for lying about his sin before, and was exhorted to repentance and ordered to appear at the next Session meeting, to consider which way to deal with him - as a fornicator or as an incestuous person.

(25th November 1753) John Gow jnr. in Balinuarain was told to appear before the Presbytery of Dunkeld, meeting at Dunkeld the first Tuesday of December next.

(9th December 1753) John Gow jnr. in Balinuarain appeared before the Session. The Minister reported that the Presbytery of Dunkeld had sent him back to the Session and considered his sin more heinous than adultery, but they desired the said John Gow to wait on the Minister several times, and the Minister to report his way of behaviour: if he was heartily sorry for his offence or sensible of the heinousness of his sin.

Testificate was given to Robert Robertson, alias Clarsair, in Easter Craggan, who left the parish at Martinmass 1749.

The Session, considering the circumstances of Alexander McGlashan and his poor family in Balintuim, allowed them £15 Scots from the fine of Neil Robertson in Bohespic.

The day's collection of £3 15s 9d Scots was given to the protestants of Pensilvania (sic).

7th January 1753

William Robertson in Levadge gave 1s Sterling to the poor for his third proclamation (of marriage to Elspeth Campbell in Tighnaird), of which 10 merks was given to William McMillan in Ard Kincael for a quarter of the foundlings board wages from 3rd June to 14th September last, and 1s Sterling was given to the Kirk Officer for summoning, while the rest was disposed of, as per the list of distribution.

14th January 1753

The Session gave 2s Sterling in cash and £1 Scots annual interest, owed them by Alexander Robertson in Mains of Blairfettie, to John Robertson in Trinafour, to defray some of the funeral charges of Margaret Mannich in Blairfettie, who died lately and had nothing for her burial.

After distributing a part to the greatest objects (of pity), and Donald Robertson, late Treasurer, having cleared his accounts of what was lodged in his hands, £3 5s 6d Scots was lodged with Duncan Robertson in Calvine, the new Treasurer.

21st January 1753

Duncan Kennedy in Glengarry in the North was summoned for keeping undecent company, as man and wife, with Elspeth Kennedy in Bochonie, and she was also summoned as well as Malcolm Kennedy, her father, for allowing them to cohabit together in his house, he, the said Duncan Kennedy, being a married man having divorced from or foresaken his own wife, residing with the said Elspeth Kennedy openly and shamelessly in downright adultery.

A testificate was given to Margaret Robertson in Kilmaveonaig who had left the parish at Martinmass, last.

4th February 1753

The Session consisted of:
The Minister
(Donald Robertson of) Pitagowan, James Robertson, John Robertson, Thomas Calmanach, Elders, with Duncan Robertson and Donald Cameron, Sessioners.

A crown from (Alexander Stewart, 6th of) Tulloch's annual interest, due Martinmass last, was used to defray the funeral charges for Katharine Fowl.

There was a report that Alexander Gow, now in Kilmaveonaig, and Katharine Stewart in Balintoul had undecent intimacy last year, or thereabouts and, seeing that she was pregnant to John Gow his brother, who admitted it and intended to marry the said Katharine Stewart, their proclamation was stopped until the Session could examine the behaviour of the said Alexander Gow (see also 31st December 1752).

The Kirk Officer was ordered to summons Robert MackIntosh in Balintoul, Janet Stewart his wife, and Janet Robertson in Achinruie, to appear before the Session and declare upon oath what they had seen or heard anent the behaviour and undecent intimacy of Alexander Gow and Katharine Stewart. Also the said Alexander Gow and Katharine Stewart were summoned.

(11th February 1753) Alexander Gow, in Kilmaveonaig, appeared before the Session and owned himself guilty of uncleanness with Katharine Stewart, in Balintoul, pregnant to John Gow, his brother.

(18th February 1753) Katharine Stewart in Balintoul was summoned but did not appear.

(4th March 1753) Alexander Gow, in Kilmaveonaig, appeared before the Congregation for his fornication with Katharine Stewart in Balintoul, was rebuked and dismissed. He desired to attend the Session meeting at Blair in order to see and hear how he found himself (concerning the) foresaid guilt (of his brother and Katharine Stewart), if the Session thought it proper.

(18th March 1753) Katharine Stewart in Balintoul was summoned for the third time.

(25th March 1753) Katharine Stewart and Alexander Gow were summoned but did not appear.

(8th April 1753) Alexander Gow in Kilmaveonaig appeared before the Session and owned guilt with Katharine Stewart, late in Balintoul. The Session, by reason of his voluntary confession modified his fine to £2 10s scots, payable per bill at Whitsunday next. He was rebuked and dismissed. (this seems to be a partial repeat of previous minutes)

(10th June 1753) Alexander Gow in Kilmaveonaig paid his fine, modified by the Session to £2 10s Scots, for his fornication with Katharine Stewart, in Balintoul, and got up his bills (see 2nd March 1755).

11th February 1753

A precept (warrant) was drawn in favour of Neill Stewart in Calvine, upon Neill Kennedy in Croftvickewan, for 3s Sterling as the interest on £3 Sterling due to the Session at Martinmass last, and upon George Moon in Blairuachdar for 2s 8d Sterling, as two years interest on a principal sum of £16 Scots, due from Martinmass 1750 to Martinmass 1752.

The Treasurer, George Ritchie was instructed to give the Session Clerk 2s Sterling of what lodged in his hands which, with the other 2s Sterling consignments viz, Janet McGrigore in Kilmaveonaig (to Duncan Robertson in Riechippe, Caputh parish, 28th December 1752) and Janet Mannich in Riechaile (to Alexander Stewart in Wester Invervack, 18th December 1752) - both marriage retractions, cleared his wages.

18th February 1753

A testificate was given to John Robertson, merchant in Kindrochit, and his wife and family, who were leaving the parish.

A testificate was given to Elspeth Fergusson in Clunes who left the parish half a year before.

25th February 1753

No Session as the Minister was visiting and waiting on his distressed father, (Alexander Stewart, 2nd of) Strathgarry.

4th March 1753

A precept was drawn in favour of Patrick Robertson in Croftcarnach (of Borenich) and Isobel Calmanach (McColman) in Balnaloin (later called Miltown) of Borenich, upon John Stewart of Bonskeid for 5 merks Scots, being a year's interest on the principal sum of 100 merks Scots, due by him to the Session from Martinmass 1751 to Martinmass 1752, to be equally divided betwixt them.

A testificate was given to Janet McIntosh, born sometime in Nether Drumnacrich, who had lived in the parish until Martinmass 1749.

18th March 1753

A testificate was given to Duncan Robertson, alias French in Kindrochit who was going out of the parish.

1st April 1753

The Session allowed the pounds Scots interest due to them at Martinmass last to be given to Donald McFarlane in Calvine.

8th April 1753

A testificate was given to Donald Stewart, sometime tailor in Blairuachdar, who left the parish at Candlemass 1741.

A testificate was given to Donald MackGlashan and Margaret Stewart, his wife, in Aldclune for the time that they had lived in the parish.

The Minister produced the Presbytery Officer's discharge for 1s Sterling, which he had advanced and for which he was reimbursed, using the 1s Sterling paid by John Stewart in Shinigaig-more for his 3rd proclamation. (John Stewart in Shinigaig-more and Janet Small in Tarvie, Moulin parish, married 15th March 1753)

15th April 1753

A testificate was given to Aemily Robertson, daughter to Alexander Robertson, late in Cuiltmhuic (Cuiltvuick), who left the parish at Lammas last, 1752.

The Minister gave 1s Sterling of Finlay Stewart's legacy to Margaret Murray in Tomgoulich.

22nd April 1753

A crown from (Alexander Stewart, 6th of) Tulloch's annual interest, due Martinmass last, was used to defray the funeral charges for Katharine Fowl (a repeat).

6th May 1753

The Minister gave 1s Sterling from the legacy of Finlay Stewart in Baluaine, to Margaret Murray in Tomgoulich. (a repeat?)

13th May 1753

Donald McDonald in Dalnamine appeared before the Session and had his fine for his trilapse antenuptial fornication modified to £10 Scots payable by the next Session meeting at Struan and, if he failed to pay, would be pursued for the whole content of his bill (this dates back to 10th March 1745 and also 12th March 1749).

(2nd December 1753) Donald McDonald in Dalnamine, a trilapse, paid his fine for his antenuptial fornication with Christian Duff, his wife, modified to £9 18s Scots and got up his bill. (They married 23rd February 1748).

20th May 1753

The Session ordered George Ritchie, their Treasurer, to pay William McMillan in Ardkincael, to account, £9 Scots for the foundling's board wages from 3rd June 1752.

27th May 1753

3rd June 1753

The Day's collection of £2 16s 11d Scots, by appointment, was given to John McLean in Dalinturuaine.

10th June 1753

The Kirk Officer was given £5 Scots which cleared his wages before Candlemass last.

Testificates were given to:
Lauchlan McLauchlan in Dalginross, who left the parish at Martinmass 1749;
John Cameron in Cailbruar, and his wife and four children who were going out of the parish;
Alexander McGlashan in Cuiltalosgin-beg, and his wife who were going out of the parish.

17th June 1753

William McMillan, now in Calvine, received £11 Scots which, with what was given him before, cleared him from 3rd June 1752 to 15th June 1753, amounting to 40 merks Scots, being a year's board wages for the foundling.

Thomas McKenzie of Rinancoillach, paid in to account £8 6s 8d Scots as bygone interest, due by him per bill to the Session, of the principal sum of 50 merks Scots mortified by Thomas McKenzie, his grandfather, to the poor of the parish of Blair Athole.

After distributing to the most indigent (needy), £6 17s 5d Scots was lodged with George Ritchie.

A testificate was given to Elspeth McIntosh, daughter to Neill McIntosh in Balintoul.

24th June 1753

Mr James Robertson's relict (widow) in Pittenacie discharged the Session for 5 merks of the late Niel Robertson of Bohespic's mortification of 400 merks to the poor, being part of the said annual rent (interest) due at Martinmass 1752. (see 8th December 1751)

1st July 1753

£3 5s 2d Scots was lodged with George Ritchie which, with the £3 16s Scots lent to the Session Clerk (as a fund for clearing off the charity which the Duke appoints to be given weekly to the poor of the parish, until he gives in a list of what he gives out, and then the Duke advances in cash), amounts to £7 11s 8d Scots.

8th July 1753

The Session gave 2s Sterling in order to help to buy dead clothes for John Robertson in Auchinruie.

After distributing to other poor persons, £7 13s 3d Scots was lodged with George Ritchie.

22nd July 1753

After distributing so much of the Duchess's charity amongst the greatest object (of pity), and giving 16s Scots for a coffin for John Robertson in Auchinruie, £4 1s 6d Scots was lodged with Duncan Robertson, Treasurer.

29th July 1753

12th August 1753

After distributing to several object (of pity), it was proposed to repair the east loft and have it ready by the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper, which was to be celebrated on Sunday, fourteen days time.

19th August 1753

23rd August 1753 (The Fast Day)

2nd September 1753

The Minister paid Donald Cameron in Cuiltalosgin £5 14s Scots for timber for the east loft of Blair church, and board or diet to the wrights during the work.

The Session agreed with Neill McIntosh in Pitagowan, for a half year's board wage for an orphan, Janet Forbes, for £10 Scots, and gave him £3 Scots in part payment of said board wage, beginning at August 2nd, last.

2s Sterling was lent to Donald McFarlane in Calvine, in the name of the Session.

9th September 1753

Margaret Robertson, then in Kirkton of Struan, paid her fine for retracting from marriage (1st March 1751) with Duncan Robertson jnr. in Crombruach, modified to £3 Scots, and got the Session Clerk's receipt since her bill was not in his custody at the time.

Elspeth McDonald, an unmarried woman in Dalnamine, was delated to be with child and was summoned to appear Sabbath next.

(16th September 1753) James Stewart, younger, in Dalnamine had written a line to the Minister which was read to the Session, wherein he owned himself father to Elspeth McDonald's pregnancy.

(30th September 1753) The Session ordered Elspeth McDonald in Dalnamine to be summoned so that she could give up openly, the father of her pregnancy.

(7th October 1753) Elspeth McDonald in Dalnamine appeared before the Session, owned guilt and pregnancy and gave up James Stewart, younger, in Dalnamine as father to it.

(2nd December 1753) James Stewart, younger, in Dalnamine paid £8 Scots for his own fine and gave in his bill of £5 Scots, payable 6th February next, for the fine of his party, Elspeth McDonald.

(13th January 1754) James Stewart, younger, in Dalnamine made his first appearance before the Congregation for his fornication with Elspeth McDonald, there, was rebuked and dismissed.

(3rd February 1754) Elspeth McDonald in Dalnamine made her first appearance for her fornication with James Stewart, younger,, there, and was rebuked.

(10th February 1754) Elspeth McDonald in Dalnamine made her second appearance for her fornication with James Stewart, in said town, and was rebuked.

(24th February 1754) Elspeth McDonald in Dalnamine made her third appearance for her fornication with James Stewart, there, was rebuked and dismissed.

£4 1s 3d Scots was distributed to the greatest objects (of pity), of which the Minister advanced 1s Sterling, and the Session Clerk 2s Sterling, on account.

The Minister was repaid the 2s Sterling which he had given to Donald McFarlane in Calvine, for his workmanship on account, from the money which had lodged in the hands of Donald Robertson, late Treasurer, since Fast Day, last.

16th September 1753

The Session Clerk paid in the crown which had been in his hands since Sabbath last at Struan.

William McMillan in Calvine was given 1s Sterling for the foundlings clothes, which he furnished him with, winter last. With what he received before, making a total of £3 Scots.

23rd September 1753

Jean Hackwith, His Grace's dairymaid in Atholl House, being delated to be with child was summoned but appeared not.

(24th September 1753) Jean Hackwith appeared before the Session, owned guilt and pregnancy and gave up John Ramsay, one of His Grace's servant lads in Atholl House, as father to her pregnancy. The said John Ramsay voluntarily appeared, owned her accusation and confessed himself father to her pregnancy. Both were severely exhorted to repentance.

(30th September 1753) John Ramsay, servant to His Grace at Atholl House, made his first appearance before the Congregation for his fornication with Jean Hackwith, and was rebuked. The Session delayed the appearance of Jean Hackwith for 14 days since they were designed to marry (2nd November 1753).

(14th October 1753) Jean Hackwith in Atholl House appeared before the Congregation for her fornication with John Ramsay, was rebuked and, by reason of their being booked in order to marriage, was dismissed. The said John Ramsay paid their fines, modified to the Session to £5 Scots.

(18th November 1753) A testificate was given to John Ramsay and Jean Hackwith, his wife, who were removing out of the parish.

7th October 1753

Thomas Calmanach in Auchinruie was given £1 Scots as 2 days wages for working at the bridge of Struan.

John McGlashan in Invervack was given 1s Sterling as a help to buy dead clothes for a crippled daughter of his.

Angus Mannich in Riechaile paid 7s Sterling for Janet Mannich, his wife's retraction of marriage to Alexander Stewart in Wester Invervack (18th December 1752) which, with a shilling paid by him before, made £5 Scots lacking a groat, which the Session dropped and returned his bill. The Session Clerk gave him a note for producing it, as the bill was not in his custody.

A testificate was given to Donald McDougal in Kirkton of Struan who left the parish at about June last.

21st October 1753

A testificate was given to Patrick McGillivie in Blair who left the parish at February 1744.

11th November 1753

The Session, considering the poor people's case in the cold weather, desired their Officer summons some of their deliquents (non-payers) in the Commissary Court for their fines due to the Session per bill, in order to buy shoes for the most indigent.

The Minister presented the Synod and Presbytery Clerks' discharges to October last, amounting to 8s Sterling. The Session instructed the Treasurer of Blair to repay the Minister, who had advanced it, by Tuesday next.

18th November 1753

Testificates were given to:
Janet McLean in Kirkton of Lude;
Christian Cuthbert in Blair; and
Alexander Fleming in Atholl House, all of whom were removing out of the parish.

The Session paid £1 Scots to John McIntyre in Tomgoulich for two hundred half-double plensions for the east loft of Blair church. (a similar puchase was made for the church at Struan, 24th September 1752).

The Session paid Donald McFarlane in Calvine £2 12s Scots in wages for working 4 days at the bridge of Struan, and 1s Sterling for a joist for the bridge.

25th November 1753

A testificate was given to Duncan Stewart, son to John Stewart, late of Inverslanie, who was removing from the parish.

2nd December 1753

The Session paid £3 Scots on account to Duncan Stewart in Caltomb, for keeping school at Kirkton of Struan, for his encouragement.

The rest of the fines and the Day's collection, and the last Day's collection viz 12s Scots lodged with Donald Robertson in Calvine, were given to the poor.

Testificates were given to:

Ann McGlashan in Blairuachdar who had left the parish 9 years before;
John Shaw and Donald Shaw in Balnald of Clune. The said John Shaw left the parish at Martinmass 1742, and Donald Shaw was leaving at the present time;
Margaret McDonald in Blair who was about to leave the parish, and
John Robertson, a boy in Bohespic, who was just going off.

John Robertson in Tomcraggach gave a joist for the bridge of Struan, valued at 14s Scots, which the Session took to account in so much as his fine of fornication with Ann Robertson in Auchleeks (see 3rd December 1752).

9th December 1753

Testificates were given to:

Alexander Calmanach in Auchinruie;
Patrick Robertson;
Beatrice McLauchlane in Brae of Lude, and
Donald McIntyre, in Riemoraig, all going out of the parish.

Patrick Stewart, late in Easter Invervack, was decreated (released from) his fine and appearances at the Session insistance, being now dead. (This dates back to 19th February 1744, but being captured as a rebel during the '45, had been pardoned on condition that he enlisted in the British army). The Session, considering the poor condition of Patrick Stewart, his uncle, and family, in regards that his grandfather mortified 50 merks to the poor, unanimously agreed that the said decreet (warrant) be given him, in order to support his poor family this winter season.

John Robertson in Easter Balrobie paid 2½ merks Scots, being a half-year's interest due from Whitsunday 1753 to Martinmass last, of a principal sum of 100 merks mortified by the deceased Isobel McLauchlane in Shinigaig-more, for the poor of the parish.

30th December 1753

James Kennedy in Park of Lude and Ann Robertson (in Kilmaveonaig), his wife, voluntarily appeared before the Session and owned that they were married persons, but had no lines to produce but had famous witnesses of their being married. Upon that, the Minister declared them married persons (recorded in the Blair Atholl OPR for 10th December 1753).

Margaret McLauchlane in Dalginross was delated to be with child and summoned Sabbath next.

(20th January 1754) Margaret McLauchlane in Dalginross was summoned Sabbath next at Blair.

(27th January 1754) John McLauchlane in Fascharie appeared and owned himself father to the pregnancy of Margaret McLauchlane in Dalginross. Since he appeared voluntarily the Session sustained it as his first appearance and he was rebuked Sessionally.

(3rd February 1754) John McLauchlane in Fascharie appeared before the Congregation for his fornication with Margaret McLauchlane in Dalginross, was rebuked and dismissed.

(8th December 1754) John McLauchlane in Fascharie paid £10 Scots for his fornication with Margaret McLauchlane in Dalginross, being both their fines, and got up his bill (his IOU was returned to him).

John Robertson in Tomcraggach (the tailor?) gave 1s Sterling to the poor for his 3rd proclamation. (John Robertson in Tomcraggach and Janet Robertson in Dalchalloch, married 27th December 1753).

Alexander Gow in Balinuarain gave a 6d for his 3rd proclamation. (Alexander Gow in Balinuarain and Christian Robertson, servant to Lude, married 27th December 1753).

6th January 1754

Jannet McCollie in Dalnamine, delated to be with child, was summoned, appeared, owned guilt and pregnancy and gave up Donald Fergusson in Pitagowan as father to it. He voluntarily appeared and acknowledged himself father to her pregnancy. Both were rebuked and ordered to appear before the Congregation, Sabbath next.

(13th January 1754) Donald Fergusson in Pitagowan and Jannet McCollie in Dalnamine made their first appearances before the Congregation and were rebuked. By reason that they were booked in order to marriage he was dismissed, but she was ordered to appear a second time as she was a relapse.

(22nd December 1754) Donald Fergusson in Dalnamine paid his fine, modified by the Kirk Session to £3 Scots, for his antenuptial fornication with Jannet McCollie, his wife, and got up his bill.

13th January 1754

After somewhat was given to the most indigent (needy), £1 3s Scots was lodged with Duncan Robertson.

27th January 1754

John Gow, son to Alexander Gow in Inverslanie, paid in £6 Scots in behoof of Ann Stewart, daughter to Donald Stewart in Achmark-beg, as the fine incurred by her retraction from Donald Forbes in Auchghoul. He, it was thought, was the occasion of her retraction, and William Stewart in Miltown of Kincraigie got up his bill (presumably her cautioner). The £6 Scots was lodged with the Session Clerk, in the absence of George Ritchie. (Donald Forbes in Auchghoul married Ann Stewart in Middle Blairuachdar, one month later, while Alexander Gow in Inverslanie married Ann Stewart in Achmark-beg, 31st June 1757).

10th February 1754

William McMillan in Calvine was given £11 4s Scots, on account, for the foundling's board wages.

17th February 1754

Isobel Robertson in Margagheat voluntarily appeared, owned guilt and pregnancy, and gave up Donald Stewart, tailor in Margrochach of Invervack as father to it. He, the said Donald Stewart, voluntarily appeared and confessed himself father to her pregnancy. Both were rebuked Sessionally and ordered to appear before the Congregation, Sabbath next, at Struan.

(24th February 1754) Donald Stewart in Margrochach and Isobel Robertson in Margagheat appeared for their fornication, the one with the other, were seriously exhorted and rebuked for their sin.

(17th March) Donald Stewart in Margrochach paid his fine for his antenuptial fornication with Isobel Robertson, his wife, modified to £3 Scots. (married 26th March 1754)

3rd March 1754

The Session Clerk paid in £15 Scots, of which Robert Stewart in Blairuachdar gave a bill for £9 Scots, payable 6 weeks after date.

(26th May 1754) Robert Stewart in Blairuachdar paid the £9 Scots, given him in loan per bill, and had his paid bill returned to him.

10th March 1754

A testificate was given to John McLauchlane and Alexander McLauchlane in Wester Monzie.

17th March 1754

(Alexander Stewart, 6th of) Tulloch's annual interest, being £4 Scots, due Martinmass last, was divided amongst the following objects (of pity):

Alexander McDonald in Blairbuie, £1 10s;
Finlay McCrosty in Port-an-eilean, £1 5s;
Isobel Calmanach in (Balinloin of) Borenich, £1 5s;

James Mannich in Blairfettie was given £1 4s Scots for a joist for the bridge at Struan. Donald Calmanach in Auchinruie was given 15s Scots for another joist, and 8s Scots for nails for the bridge. Donald Cameron in Cuiltalosgin was given £1 1s Scots for a dozen backs for covering the bridge.

Duncan Robertson in his sickbed in Dalriach of Glengarry was given 8s Scots (as charity), and Elspeth Mackintosh in Kirkton of Struan was given 8s Scots.

24th March 1754

The timber bridge of Glentilt was communed upon before the Session, who condescended to give £40 Scots out of their funds to assist them, but delayed until Sabbath next, so that the tennants and others of that glen could settle their quotas (of the final cost).

31st March 1754

Alexander Mackglashan in Balintuim was given £3 Scots (as charity), and a poor woman (un-named) was given 1s Sterling.

The Kirk Officer was given £4 Scots, which cleared his wages preceeding Candlemass last.

Testificates were given to:
Alexander Gow, a pedlar, sometimes in Wester Invervack, who was 3 years service in the low country;
Alexander Mannich in Dalnamine, who was about to remove out of the parish.

14th April 1754

Alexander Frazer in Calvine and Alexander Robertson in Tomcraggach each gave in 1s Sterling to the poor for their 3rd proclamations (Alexander Frazer in Calvine and Margaret Frazer in Miltown of Bruar, married 26th March 1754. Alexander Robertson in Tomcraggach and Janet McLean in Trinafour, married 11th April 1754)

The Minister was reimbursed for 1s Sterling that he had paid to the Presbytery Officer as salary from March 1753 to March last, 1754, and presented his receipt.

A testificate was given to Alexander Graham in Invertilt, who was about to remove out of the parish.

£13 15s 8d Scots was lodged with George Ritchie, of which there was £6 Scots of Drumquhance's money.

28th April 1754

Duncan Stewart teacher at Kirkton of Struan was given half a crown, on account, for his encouragement.

5th May 1754

Beatrice Grant in Kirkton of Struan was delated to be with child and summoned.

(12th May 1754) Beatrice Grant in Kirkton of Struan appeared, owned guilt and pregnancy, and gave up Donald Stewart, younger of Shierglas as father of it. The Session requested the Minister to write to Mr Campbell, minister of Dull, of her confession since the guilt was committed in his parish.

Donald Cumming in Auchtarsin gave 1s Sterling to the poor for his 3rd proclamation. (Donald Cumming in Auchtarsin, Fortingall parish, and Margaret Robertson in Dalriach of Bohespic, married 30th April 1754)

12th May 1754

William McMillan was cleared of three-quarters of his board wages for the foundling. The said William McMillan allowed ½ merk to the Session, of what he charged them for the foundling's clothes, being satisfied with the crown he got for that use.

19th May 1754

The Session gave a precept (warrant) to John McGregor, schoolmaster in Dalnamine, drawn upon Donald Gow in Tomicaldonich, of 3s Sterling, in part payment of his fine of fornication, supplying the failure of the tenants of Dalinturuaine to the said schoolmaster on the cost laid upon that glen for his encouragement, until he recovered it from them. (There had always been a problem with the Dalinturuaine tenants who claimed that, as Dalinturuaine had originally been a summer shieling, they were exempt from paying stipends for the minister and schoolmaster. But, as Dalinturuaine was now a permanent 'town' the tenants were deemed liable)

(14th December 1756) Donald Gow in Tomicaldonich paid the remainder of his bill and annual rent (interest) and expenses of plea raised thereon since due, amounting to £5 3s 6d Scots, and got up his bill (his IOU bill was returned to him).

Testificates were given to:
Patrick McLaren, schoolmaster in Glenerrochty, during his officiating in the parish;
James McIntosh in Kindrochit who was about the leave the parish;
Janet Robertson, daughter to Mr James Robertson in Pittanicie, who left the parish at Martinmass 1752.

The Minister told the Session the Alexander Cameron, the Kirk Officer, was waxing tender and not able to officiate and was willing to demit office. The Minister desired the Session to see about an honest person to succeed (as Kirk Officer) and report back to him by Sabbath next.

26th May 1754

A testificate was given to Janet Stewart, daughter to the late John Stewart in Ardkincael, who left the parish at Martinmass 1741.

Alexander Robertson in Pitaldonich gave 1s Sterling to the poor for his 3rd proclamation. (Alexander Robertson in Ard Pitaldonich and Katharine Robertson in Easter Invervack, married 14th May 1754).

2nd June 1754

The Session consisted of:
The Minister
(Donald Robertson of) Pitagowan, John Cowan, John Robertson, George Richie, John McLauchlane, Elders.

A testificate was given to John McGregore, during his officiating as schoolmaster in Glengarry.

18s Scots was given to John Forbes, sometimes Charity schoolmaster in Grandtully, by the Presbytery's recommendation, as an old man and an object (of charity).

9th June 1754

The Session consisted of:
The Minister
(Duncan Robertson of) Dalnamine, James Robertson, John Robertson, Duncan Robertson, Thomas Calmanach, Donald Cameron, Elders.

Testificates were given to John McGlashan, alias Arich in Pitagowan, and Donald Cameron in Cuiltalosgin, both poor old men, for going through the parish as objects of charity.

A testificate was given to Bettie Rattray, a young lass in Blair, who was going to the Low Country for service.

16th June 1754

The Minister told the session that he designed to celebrate the Sacraments of the Lord's Supper in the coming summer and asked their advice of what date to fix upon. They, in one voice, fixed upon the Sabbath five weeks time, being the 21st July.

23rd June - 21st July 1754

(There were no Session meetings during this period, with 18th July being a Fast Day and 20th July being a Peparation Day. Collections were lodged on each Sabbath Day as well as the Fast and Preparation Days)

22nd July 1754

1s Sterling was given to the poor by Alexander Robertson in Pitagowan for his 3rd proclamation. (Alexander Robertson in Pitagowan and Margaret Mannich in Kinaldy, married 15th July 1754). The 1s Sterling was given to John Forbes in Grandtully.

Duncan Stewart in Caltomb was given 14s Sterling which, with the half guinea he was given at Struan, made up the £15 Scots as promised by the Minister and Session as encouragement for keeping school at Struan from Hallowmass last to 1st May last.

28th July 1754

The Session consisted of:
The Minister
(Duncan Robertson of) Dalnamine, Alexander Robertson, James Robertson, Duncan Robertson, Donald Calmanach. Thomas Calmanach, Donald Cameron, Alexander McGlashan, Elders.

A testificate was given to Isobel Robertson, daughter to John Robertson in Calvine, who left the parish at Martinmass 1751.

4th August 1754

James McLauchlane in Dalginross voluntarily appeared and acknowledged that upon 18th July last, while loading the Duke of Atholl's peats, unjustly defamed and slandered Fergus Fergusson in Little Lude by several times calling him a thief. That he now owned that he had no grounds for calling him so, and that he believed him to be of a good, fair character, and was very sorry that he should have had the misfortune to have utter anything so prejudicial to the said Fergus Fergusson. The Session enquired if the said Fergus Fergusson was satisfied with said acknowledgement, and he said that he was. The Session, having taken the matter into consideration, ordered the same to be recorded and extracts thereof to be given when demanded.

11th August 1754

The Minister enquired whether the people of Glentilt were fully resolved to build the wooden bridge over the Tilt as they several times had alleged, and they answered not. (As a consequence) the Minister proposed to make up the loft at Struan and to set all the pews upon the parishioners for so much yearly, with the interest on the money being paid to the poor. Thus the money for Glentilt would be employed for said use in payment of the charges. The Session consented to the proposal and the Minister would intimate, Sabbath next, a meeting of the Heritors of Struan parish, to meet upon a weekday thereafter to concert with them about the same.

18th August 1754

Margaret Campbell, late servant woman to Robert Robertson in Miltown of Invervack, voluntarily appeared before the Session and owned guilt and pregnancy and gave up Donald Robertson, servant to the said Robert Robertson as father to it. Donald Robertson voluntarily appeared and acknowledged himself father to her pregnancy. Both were ordered to appear before the Congregation.

(25th August 1754) Donald Robertson in Miltown of Invervack made his first appearance before the congregation for his fornication with Margaret Campbell, late servant there, and was rebuked.

(8th September 1754) Donald Robertson servant to Robert Robertson in Miltown of Invervack made his second appearance for his fornication with Margaret Campbell was rebuked, gave in a conjunct bill with Alexander Robertson in Pitagowan of £10 Scots, payable at Martinmass next for both their fines, and was dismissed. (This may be his father).

(15th December 1754) Donald Robertson in Miltown of Invervack paid £5 Scots to account for his fornication with Margaret Campbell, there, which was marked upon the back of his bill.

25th August 1754

A testificate was given to Alexander McDonald in Grennich, who spent the summers of 1745 and 1746 in the Low Country.

A testificate was given to Donald McDonald in Grennich, who served for 5 years in the Low Country. Martinmass 1743 to Martinmass 1748(?).

8th September 1754

£9 Scots was given to Alexander Stewart, wright in Blairuachdar, in part payment of his wages and to buy nails for the loft at Struan, and to have slated to account.

10 merks was given to William McMillan in Calvine for a year's wages for the foundling, and 3 merks given for clothes for said foundling.

James Stewart in Dalnamine gave 1s Sterling to the poor for his 3rd proclamation. (James Stewart in Dalnamine and Susan Stewart in Miltown of Bruar, married 5th September 1754).

Robert Robertson, merchant in Blair, was paid £1 Scots for 400 half-double plensions (large nails) for the east loft at Blair.

15th September - 6th October 1754

13th October 1754

The Minister was given 8s Sterling to clear off the Synod and Presbytery Clerks' salaries, to date.

James Stewart in Croftcarnach (of Borenich) was given 4s 5d Sterling in payment for Isobel Calmanach's coffin and winding sheet, as the poor object (of charity) had died in his house.

20th October 1754

Elspeth McLean in Dalnacardoch was delated to be with child, and was summoned.

(27th October 1754) Elspeth McLean appeared before the Session, owned guilt and pregnancy, and gave up John McDonald, servant lad to John McPherson in Dalnacardoch, as father to it. He voluntarily appeared and acknowledged her accusation. Both were ordered to appear again, 14 days time, at Struan.

(7th November 1754) John McDonald in Dalnacardoch made his first appearance for his fornication with Elspeth McLean, there, and was rebuked. John McPherson in Dalnacardoch promised to pay both their fines about Christmas next.

(1st December 1754) John McDonald in Dalnacardoch made his second appearance for his fornication with Elspeth McLean, there, and was rebuked.

(22nd December 1754) Elspeth McLean in Dalnacardoch made her first apperance for her fornication with John McDonald in Dalnacardoch, and was rebuked.

(16th March 1755) John McPherson in Dalnacardoch paid £5 Scots on behalf of John McDonald, his late servant, for his fornication with Elspeth McLean, late there.

(4th April 1755) Elspeth McLean, relapse in Dalinturuaine, paid her fine, modified to £6 Scots, for her fornication with John McDonald, late in Dalnacardoch.

27th October 1754

(7th November 1754) Isobel Richie in Kincraigie was summoned but did not appear.

(17th November 1754) Isobel Richie in Kincraigie was summoned but did not appear and was summoned a third time.

(24th November 1754) Isobel Richie in Kincraigie appeared, owned guilt and pregnancy, and gave up William Robertson, son to (Donald Robertson, 4th of) Kincraigie, as father to it. He was summoned.

(1st December 1754) William Robertson, Kincraigie's son, appeared and owned guilt with Isobel Richie, twenty days after the Market of Foss, March last.

(29th December 1754) William Robertson, son to Kincraigie, and Isobel Richie in Kincraigie appeared. He persisted upon the time he formerly gave and refused his concern with her, the said Isobel Richie at any other time. She, after debating with him, the said William Robertson, about a time they were lighting and receiving seed oats in Kilmaveonaig when he, the said William Robertson had ado with her. This he refused.

At last, in order to refresh his memory with regard to the time that the guilt was committed, she reminded him of a night he took away some bear, out of Alexander Robertson's house in Kincraigie, the man and his wife being from home, only his daughter Margaret Robertson was in the house, and she, the said Isobel Richie was spinning in said house. It was a clear moonlight frosty night and she went out with him, and he committed guilt with her that night. This he owned but said that it was the only time he had ado with her, and refused the child to be his as it did not answer to his calculations, but she said that it was 6 weeks before Beltane.

Both were ordered to appear again, together with Margaret Robertson or any other person that could give light in the matter.

(4th January 1755) William Robertson and Isobel Richie appeared and after debating before the Session, he persisted (in his denial), while she named another time that they committed guilt viz, 20 days or thereabouts after the first time which he could not deny. The first time according to her reckoning was 5 weeks and 5 days before Beltane last. Then the said William Robertson gave in a bill of £10 Scots for both their fines, payable 6 weeks after date. The said Margaret Robertson in Kincraigie did not appear.

The Session ordered Margaret Robertson and the gardener of Urrard, William Brand in Aldclune and Charles Robertson in Kilmaveonaig to be summoned in 14 days time, in order to give light on what they knew about the same.

(19th January 1755) Isobel Richie appeared, also William Brand in Aldclune and James Young, Urrard's gardener.

William Brand in Aldclune, being interogated as to what time it was that Isobel Richie desired him to write in harvest last, and to whom, said that she desired him to write to a surgeon to procure some remedy for an aunt of hers, who lived in some glen which he did not perfectly mind, in order to remove a stoppage in her courses. This he denied to do, or to have any hand in the like matter. Further, being asked about Charles Robertson in Kilmaveonaig, and what passed betwixt them, he answered that the said Charles Robertson came to him a little afterwards and desired him to write to a surgeon to procure a remedy for a cousin of his in Glen Brerachan, troubled with a stoppage in her courses, all which he would declare upon oath.

(Charles Robertson probably was Isobel Richie's brother-in-law, as Charles Robertson in Badyo, Moulin parish and Margaret Richie in Kincraigie, married 4th January 1753. If so, then Isobel Richie's parents were John Richie and Janet Stewart).

The said Charles Robertson, being present, acknowledged he had such demands and that the remedy was for Janet Robertson, spouse to John Stewart, alias McCaoilt, in Dalnancarran (Dalnacarn, Moulin parish).

James Young was asked what passed betwixt him and Charles Robertson, and said that Charles Robertson aforesaid came to him and said that a cow of his good-mother (mother-in-law) was near to her time of calving, and being hurt wanted 2 or 3 branches of the savin tree (Juniperus sabina) in order to give her ease, which he innocently gave, but fearing what events might happen, he pursued him to Kilmaveonaig, but being informed that he was at the house of his good-father (father-in-law) in Kincraigie, sent for him directly and got from him the foresaid herbs.

(There is a ballad about four ladies-in-waiting in the court of Mary Queen of Scots, one of whom became pregnant and resorted to savin, as an abortifacient).

The Session summoned the wife (Katharine Young) of Donald Campbell in Tomnagaoith (Tomnaguie), who was said to have gone along with Isobel Richie to Dunkeld, in order to consult the gardener there, for a cure for her cousin.

(26th January 1755) Katharine Young, spouse to Donald Campbell in Tomnagaoith, being called, gave the same story.

(2nd March 1755) William Robertson, Kincraigie's son, made his first appearance before the Congregation for his fornication with Isobel Richie in Kincraigie, and was rebuked. The said Isobel Richie appeared before the Session and was informed that they now had more witnesses to prove that she was suing bad designs and destructive arts, and that she desired her aunt (Beatrice Stewart), the wife of John Forbes in Raondou, to advise with some person of skill to procure some cure for a person that was troubled with a stappage in her courses. Isobel Richie denied her ever desiring her aunt or any other person upon that matter or giving such orders, and would in no way confess heself guilty in such practice. Beatrice Stewart was summoned to appear, Sabbath next.

(9th March 1755) William Robertson, Kincraigie's son, made his second appearance, was rebuked and dismissed, having paid a crown on account in part payment of his fine of fornication with Isobel Richie in Kincraigie.

Beatrice Stewart, spouse to John Forbes in Raondou, appeared and owned that Isobel Richie came to her at about the end of harvest last, and told her that she had a stoppage in her courses, and earnestly begged her to apply to a woman of skill in order to procure for her a remedy that might remove the same, and give her ease. The Session, having removed Isobel Richie who was present at her aunt's examination, taking the matter into their consideration, found the case proven by this and the two preceeding witnesses, that she had some bad designs in order to make her miscarry, although it did not have the intended effect. Isobel Richie was fined £12 Scots and ordered to appear for 5 Sundays and sit upon the repentance stool. Her father, John Richie, gave in his bill on her behalf, payable against Whitsunday next.

(23rd March 1755) Isobel Richie in Kincraigie made her first appearance before the Congregation, for her fornication with William Robertson, Kincraigie's son, was rebuked and seriously exhorted to repentance.

(30th March 1755) Isobel Richie in Kincraigie made her second appearance before the Congregation.

(13th April 1755) Isobel Richie in Kincraigie made her third appearance before the Congregation.

(20th April 1755) Isobel Richie in Kincraigie made her fourth appearance, was rebuked and dismissed.

(11th May 1755) William Robertson, son to Kincraigie, paid £2 Scots being the remainder of his fine for fornication with Isobel Richie in Kincraigie, and got up his bill.

(14th September 1755) John Richie in Kincraigie paid in his bill for his daughter Isobel Richie's fornication with William Robertson, Kincraigie's son, and had her fine for bad intentions modified to £6 Scots.

7th November 1754 (The Thanksgiving Day)

The Minister added 6d Sterling to the day's collection of 18s 6d Scots, which was given to Duncan Robertson, a poor lad in Croftnacussaig, distressed with the gravel (probably suffering from kidney stones).

17th November 1754

Katharine Scot in Fonvuick, late in Drumachuine serving John Stewart, tacksman of the mill thereof, appeared and owned guilt and pregnancy, and gave up Duncan Stewart, a boarder in said house, going to Drumcastle school, as father to it.

6s Sterling of Drumquhance's money, lodged with George Richie, was given to Alexander Stewart, wright in Blairuachdar, to account, for the use of the loft at Struan.

A testificate was given to Kenneth McKenzie alias McLey, journeyman gardener at Atholl House, who had served in the parish for 2 years.

24th November 1754

Testificates were given to:
Duncan Moon in Ardkincael, who was leaving the parish.
John McGlashan in Blair, who was leaving the parish.
John McPherson in Invertilt, who was leaving the parish.

1st December 1754

Peter Bennet, (mason in Blair) and Neill Stewart in Invervack, both gave 1s Sterling to the poor (for their 3rd proclamations (Peter Bennet, mason in Blair and Charlotte Garvie in Lude, married 21st November 1754, while Neill Stewart in Easter Invervack and Vere Stewart in Glengoulandie, parish of Dull, were married 5th December 1754).

8th December 1754

The Kirk Officer was given 18s Scots for raising a decreet, in the name of the Kirk Session, against delinquents before the Justices of the Peace at Moulin.

Alexander Stewart, wright in Blairuachdar, was given a Portuguise piece of 36s Sterling of which he lent himself 7s Sterling. Moreover, 3s 10d Sterling was given to him for his workmanship and for buying materials for the loft at Struan.

15th December 1754

Alexander Stewart, wright in Blairuachdar, was given 9s Sterling for his workmanship for the loft at Struan. The Session is still due him £1 0s 1d Sterling. The smith was given 3s Sterling for his workmanship.

8s Sterling was given to the poor and 4s Sterling was allocated to the poor of Struan.

7s Scots was given to the Kirk Officer which he had laid out in addition to the 18s Scots minuted for the decreet against Alexander Stewart in Little Lude, and 6s Scots for his expenses, with 2s Scots to the witnesses of the charge of payment (non-payment).

22nd December 1754

John Robertson, alias Gruagich in Kirkton of Struan, and Duncan Robertson in Grennich each gave 1s Sterling to the poor (for their 3rd proclamations - John Robertson in Kirktown of Struan and Elspeth Gow in Kirktown of Struan, married 19th December 1754. Duncan Robertson in Grennich and Susan McDonald in Grennich, married 26th December 1754).

George Richie gave the 4s Sterling of Blair fund allocated by the Session for Struan, together with the Day's collection (except half a crown) to Duncan Stewart in Drumachuine in part payment of the carriage of timber to the loft at Struan.

Charles Robertson in Auchinruie was given 14s Scots for a joist for the bridge at Struan.

7s 8d Scots was paid in of the half pennies exacted for postage, for Baxter's Call to the Unconverted, from Moulin to Blair parish, being the super-plus, besides paying the carrier and giving to the poor. (Richard Baxter, 1615-1691, was the author of 'A Call to the Unconverted' which is acknowledged as an outstanding classic on the subject of conversion. He was pastor at Kidderminster and wrote over 70 volumes during the golden age of theology)

29th December 1754

Thomas McKenzie in Port-an-eilean gave 1s Sterling to the poor (for his 3rd proclamation - Thomas McKenzie in Port-an-eilean and Mary Stewart in Port-an-eilean, married 26 Dec 1754)

4th January 1755

John Robertson in Easter Balrobie paid in 105 merks Scots, due by him per bill to the Session and, for want of exchange, paid 3 merks more, which the Session would repay him. (This may be the mortification of Isobel McLachlane in Shinigaig-more - see 9th December 1753).

A testificate was given to Donald Stewart in the service of Mr Harrison at Atholl House.

26th January 1755

The 100 merks lodged with the Minister was given per bill to Alexander Robertson, brother germain to Duncan Robertson of Kindrochit (Struan), and the said annual rent (interest) was distributed to the poor.

Baron McLaren and Duncan McGlashan, alias Arich gave 1s Sterling, each, to the poor (for their third proclamations - (Alexander McLaren of East Haugh of Dalshian and Elizabeth MackGlashan, daughter to (Patrick McGlashan of) Lambtown, married 23rd January 1755 while Duncan McGlashan in Cuiltaloskin and Janet McDonald in Struan, married 21st January 1755).

£8 3s 1d Scots was collected for New Jersey College (which later became Princeton University, New Jersey).

2nd February 1755

The Session consisted of:
The Minister
(Duncan Robertson of) Dalnamine, (Donald Robertson of) Pitagowan, James Robertson, Duncan Robertson, Donald Calmanach. Thomas Calmanach, George Richie, Alexander McGlashan, Elders.

A precept was drawn in favour of Neill Stewart in Calvine, upon John McLauchlane in Strathgarry, for 18s Scots, being the annual interest due by him to the Session.

The Session ordered Alexander Robertson in Mains of Blairfettie, to give the 20d annual interest due by him to the Session at Martinmass last, to James Robertson, a poor boy in Kirkton of Struan.

The Minister reported to the Session about the way that he had disposed of the 30s Sterling paid into him by the Session Clerk, in part payment of a bill due by him to the Session.

A testificate was given to Donald McGlashan, late in Balnadalloch, and his wife and two young sons, who left the parish at Lammas 1753.

Donald Cameron in Cuiltalosgin requested that the Session paid to the Kirk Officer 8s Scots, the arrears of a carriage of timber, due by the Session to him.

9th February 1755

William McMillan in Calvine was given 10 merks, on account, in part payment of the exposed child's board wages.

Testificates were given to James Gow and Dorothy Wallace, his wife, in Miltown of Blair, also to Donald Stewart and Margaret Stewart his wife (in Toldunie?), who all left the parish at Lammas 1753.

10th February 1755 at Pitagowan

The Session consisted of:
The Minister
(Donald Robertson of) Pitagowan, Duncan Robertson in Calvine, Elders.

Donald Calmanach in Auchinruie and Patrick Robertson in Bridgend of Struan appeared to complain on behalf of their daughters, Christian Calmanach and Isobel Robertson, together with John Robertson in Auchinruie on behalf of Janet Robertson, his sister, that Lauchlane Mackintosh, tailor in Kirkton of Struan, said before several witnesses that in the year 1751 he had carnal dealings with the said Isobel Robertson. The said Lauchlane Mackintosh, being called, refused the charge laid against him, whereupon the complainers proceeded to adduce witnesses - Donald Stewart, son to Alexander Stewart of Tulloch, and Alexander Robertson, alias Gruagich in Wester Kindrochit. The defender objected against the latter and offered instantly to prove that he had malice against him and therefore ought not to be received to swear against him.

Donald Stewart, son to Alexander Stewart of Tulloch, aged 20 years or thereabouts, being solemnly sworn and purged of malice and partial council, deponed that about 4 year before, happening to sleep with the said defender, the defender (Lauchlane Mackintosh) had told him that upon a time when he had gone to Carie (a place on the south side of Loch Rannoch), to get water of Clach na Brattaich, on his return he came to the Leadcassain shealing and stayed there all night with Janet Robertson, sister to John Robertson in Auchinruie, and slept with her in naked bed. Donald Stewart swore that this was the truth as he should swear to God and, as he could not write, his words were written for him by the Minister.

Clach na Bratach is on display in the Clan Donnachaidh Museum, next to the House of Bruar

(Clach na Bratach is the famous Clan Robertson rock crystal charm stone. As well as being carried into battle to ensure victory, it was also said to predict the future. If the crystal ball was dipped into water, it was thought that the water gained the power to provide mystical cures for various human and animal ailments)

Alexander Robertson, in Wester Kindrochit, aged 20 years or thereabouts, being solemnly sworn and purged of malice and partial council, deponed that about 3 year before, happening to be in bed with the defender, the defender (Lauchlane Mackintosh) had told him that had carnal dealings with Isobel Robertson, daughter to Patrick Robertson in Bridgend of Struan, in a barn, when she had come to shake some straw, and for Janet Robertson, alike with the previous witness. Alexander Robertson swore that this was the truth as he should swear to God, and declared that he could not write, so his words were written for him by the Minister.

(23rd February 1755) Lauchlane Mackintosh, tailor in Kirkton of Struan, appeared before the Session and alleged that he had carnal dealings with Isobel Robertson in the barn four years before, and for Janet Robertson in Auchinruie, he declared that he was free of her and never expressed such words. The said Isobel Robertson appeared and refused that he ever had such indecent dealings with her. Lauchlane Mackintosh persisted and she denied it. The matter was left over.

(20th April 1755) The Session resumed the affair anent Lauchlane Mackintosh in Kirkton of Struan concerning his allegation that he had carnal dealings with Isobel Robertson, daughter of Patrick Robertson in Bridgend of Struan, four years previously, in her said father's barn. He was ordered to satisfy Church Discipline in order to terrify others from alleging, or staining any young woman's character for the future, and in the meantime believing and declaring that his accusation was not any proof against her, the said Isobel Robertson.

(27th April 1755) Lauchlane Mackintosh in Kirkton of Struan appeared and the last minutes of the Session were read in his presence. He adhered to his alleged story and willingly gave in his bill for £5 Scots, payable against Whitsunday next.

16th February 1755

Testificates were given to James Stewart late in Wester Baluaine, who listed himself in the Scots Hollanders, and Donald Gray, sometime residenter in Glentilt.

23rd February 1755

Alexander Robertson in Achleanie, going about his lawful affairs to the Low Country, got an attestation of his good character and honesty from the Session.

2nd March 1755

A testificate was given to Christian Forbes, daughter of John Forbes in Raondou, who was going into service in the Low Country.

Alexander Gow late in Balinuarain was ordered to appear before the Session for his incest with Katharine Stewart, late in Balintoul. (see 4th February 1753)

(9th March 1755) Alexander Gow in Balinuarain appeared and acknowledged his guilt of relapse in incest with Katharine Stewart, late in Balintoul. Censure was referred until the Session had been advised by the Presbytery of Dunkeld as to the way in which to proceed against him.

(23rd March 1755) Alexander Gow in Balinuarain appeared, owned guilt of a relapse in incest, professed his sorrow for his wickedness, was resolved to refraim the company of Katharine Stewart for the future, and was willing to submit to Church Discipline. He was ordered to appear before the Presbytery of Dunkeld on 1st day of April.

(7th September 1755) The Minister reported that the Presbytery of Dunkeld had ordered Katharine Stewart, late in Balintoul, to appear Sabbath next for her confession anent Alexander Gow's guilt with her, before they passed sentence against John Gow, his brother, for incest.

(14th September 1755) Katharine Stewart, late in Balintoul, appeared and denied being guilty of fornication with Alexander Gow but owned guilt with John Gow, his brother. She was ordered to appear again 14 days hence, together with Alexander Gow, Robert McIntosh in Balintoul, Janet Stewart his wife, Neill Stewart in Miltown of Blair, and Isobel Robertson his wife, as witnesses to declare what they had seen and heard anent the behaviour and indecent intimacy betwixt Katharine Stewart and Alexander Gow.

(28th September 1755) Katharine Stewart, now in Invertilt, appeared and was interrogated as to whether she was guilty of fornication with Alexander Gow, now in Lude. She declared that she was not. Alexander Gow appeared and was asked to confirm the same, but the Session could not accept his oath as he had paid the fine for his guilt. Witnesses were called:

Robert McIntosh in Balintoul, aged about 40 years, being sworn and purge of malice and partial council deponed that about 4 years ago, and before Katharine Stewart was guilty with John Gow, Alexander Gow and Katharine Stewart, being his servants, observed a great intimacy between them and being asked if he saw them together at suspicious times or in suspicious places, said that he did not see them himself but heard from others, especially Neill Stewart, also then his servant, that their behavioue was indecent. He also deponed that the friends of Alexander Gow and Katharine Stewart had a meeting to contract them in order to marriage, and when Alexander Gow's friends would not allow him to be married to the said Katharine Stewart, Alexander Gow wept with great bitterness. He swore that this was the truth as he would answer to God.

Neill Stewart, then in Balintoul, aged about 24 years, being sworn and purge of malice and partial council deponed that about 4 years ago and before the intimacy betwixt Katharine Stewart and John Gow, when they were servants to Robert McIntosh in Balintoul, he saw Katharine Stewart come to Alexander Gow several times when lying in his naked bed, and laid down beside him under the cloths (blankets), and that she continued there until he fell asleep, and deponed that he heard them declare of their intention to marry one another, and using the same freedom together as if they had been actually married. He swore that this was the truth as he would answer to God.

The Session ordered the Session Clerk to make copies for the Presbytery of Dunkeld in their advice.

(9th November 1755) The Minister reported the Presbytery of Dunkeld's decree, anent Katharine Stewart and John Gow, that their excommunication would be read at Blair on 23rd November.

(23rd November 1755) John Gow and Katharine Stewart were excommunicated from all Christian Society for their sin of incest.

9th March 1755

Mr Robertson, the Session Clerk, paid in 14s Sterling, in part payment of his bill which, with the 30s Sterling, paid the 4th November last, and a 6d he still had to pay, cleared up his bill and the annual interest, and his bill was returned to him.

Alexander Stewart, smith in Blairuachdar, was paid £1 0s 1d Sterling in full payment of his charges for the workmanship of the loft of Struan, with what he had formerly received.

16th March 1755

The Session ordered the Kirk Officer to enquire about Isobel McDonald in Achmark-more, who was suspected of being with child.

(18th May 1755) Isobel McDonald, servant woman to Patrick Stewart in Achmark-more, who was reported to be with child, and was summoned.

(1st June 1755) Isobel McDonald in Achmark-more voluntarily appeared, owned guilt and pregnancy, and gave up John Robertson, now in Dalerie, late servant in Achmark-more. John Robertson also voluntarily appeared and acknowledged her accusation. Both were ordered to appear Sabbath next and togive in securities for their fines and appearances.

(8th June 1755) John Robertson in Dalerie made his first appearance before the Congregation, was rebuked, and gave in his bill conjunct with William Robertson in Wester Monzie, of £12 Scots payable 6 weeks after date, for both his and his party's fine and appearances.

(15th June 1755) John Robertson in Dalerie made his second appearance, was rebuked and dismissed.

(17th August 1755) Isobel McDonald in Pitagowan made her first appearance before the Congregation for her fornication with John Robertson in Dalerie, and was rebuked.

(30th November 1755) John Robertson in Dalerie paid his own, and his party's, Isobel McDonald in Pitagowan, fines of £10 SCots which was given to William McMillan, on account, for the foundling's board wages.

(30th March 1755) Elspet McGregore in Lude appeared and owned guilt and pregnancy, and gave up John Robertson. The said John Robertson voluntarily appeared and acknowledged her accusation.

(6th April 1755) John Robertson, servant to Lude made his first appearance before the Congregation for his fornication with Elspet McGregore, trilapse there, and was rebuked.

(13th April 1755) John Robertson, servant to Lude made his second appearance before the Congregation and having paid his fine of £5 Scots for himself, was dismissed.

(28th March 1756) John Robertson, servant to Lude paid 12s Sterling in part payment of the fine of Elspet McGregore, his party, being a trilapse.

(28th November 1756) John Robertson, servant to Lude paid 1s 6d Sterling, being the fine of Elspet McGregore, his party.

After distributing to the most indigent (needy) and other demands, £2 1s 2d Scots was lodged with the Treasurer.

23rd March 1755

John Forbes in Tighnaird gave 1s Sterling to the poor. (John Forbes in Tighnaird and Janet Cameron in Edintian, Dull parish, married 13 Mar 1755)

The Session ordered the Kirk Officer to enquire about Margaret Robertson, residing in Invervack, who was said to be with child.

(30th March 1755) Margaret Robertson in Kindrochit of Lude (pro tempore) appeared and owned guilt and pregnancy, and gave up George Seaton, servant to Lude, as father to it. George Seaton was summoned.

(6th April 1755) George Seaton, servant to Lude, appeared and owned himself father to Margaret Robertson's pregnancy.

(13th April 1755) George Seaton in Lude made his first appearance and paid his own fine.

(20th April 1755) George Seaton in Lude made his second appearance, was rebuked and dismissed.

(15th February 1756) George Seaton in Kilmaveonaig paid half a guinea in part payment of his bill for the fine due by Margaret Robertson, his party in fornication. This was marked upon the back of the bill.

£1 12s 5d Scots was lodged with George Richie, the rest was distributed to the poor.

30th March 1755

A testificate was given to Alexander Mackglashan, son to John McGlashan, late smith in Tomintianda, who left the parish at Martinmass 1752.

6th April 1755

Grissel Mannich in Cuiltmhuic, a relapse, was said to be with child, and was summoned.

(13th April 1755) Grissel Mannich was called but did not appear.

(20th April 1755) Grissel Mannich was called but still did not appear.

(27th April 1755) Grissel Mannich being called, was said to have fled the parish.

(12th October 1755) The Session were informed that Grissel Mannich in Cuiltmhuic, who left the country (parish) summer last, had returned and brought forth twins in fornication. She was ordered to be summoned.

(19th October 1755) Grissel Mannich, now in Crombruach, a trilapse appeared and gave up Patrick Robertson, son to Duncan Robertson in Dalinrich as father of the twins. Patrick Robertson, in His Grace the Duke of Atholl's service at Atholl House was summoned.

(26th October 1755) Grissel Mannich and Patrick Robertson were called but did not appear.

(21st November 1755, at Pitagowan) Patrick Robertson, servant to His Grace the Duke of Atholl, appeared and acknowledge guilt with Grissel Mannich in Crombruach, but said that he did not acknowledge himself father of her children in regard that he had heard that she was guilty with others. Grissel Mannich appeared and adhered to her former accusation against Patrick Robertson, and said that it took place on Friday 3rd January. Being interrogated further, Grissel Mannich acknowledged also having committed guilt with Duncan McGregore in Liaran upon the 21st of said month. Both parties agreed that the children were born upon the 4th October last.

(23rd November 1755) Patrick Robertson in Atholl House appeared before the Congregation for his fornication with Grissel Mannich in Crombruach, was rebuked and dismissed.

(4th January 1756) Duncan McGregore in Liaran voluntarily appeared and denied his having anything ado with Grissel Mannich, his accusor.

(11th January 1756) Duncan McGregore in Liaran appeared and persisted in his denial. Grissel Mannich, his accusor, did not appear and her mother reported that she was sick. Grissel Mannich's mother declared that her daughter revoked her word in fathering her children upon Duncan McGregore and he offered to clear himself by oath that he never had any carnal dealings with her.

(5th December 1756) Duncan Robertson in Dalinrich paid £5 Scots, the fine of his son Patrick Robertson for his fornication with Grissel Mannich, sometime in Cuiltmhuic.

A recept was drawn in favour of John McIntosh, a poor old man in Grennich, upon John Stewart of Bonskeid for 2½ merks, in part of a year's interest of the principal sum of 100 merks Scots, due by him per bill to the Session, from Martinmass 1753 to Martinmass last, 1754.

Alexander Cameron, Kirk Officer, was given a crown (5s) as part payment of his fee.

13th April 1755

John McDonald in Tomnagaoidh (Tomnaguie) and Duncan Stewart in Wester Monzie paid 1s Sterling each, to the poor, for their 3rd proclamations. (John McDonald in Tomnagaoidh and Margaret Stewart in Mualich-beg, married 10 Apr 1755, while Duncan Stewart in Wester Monzie and Katharine McIntyre in Drumnanagnach, married 10 Apr 1755)

William McMillan in Calvine was given 10 merks Scots as a year's board wages for the foundling, which cleared him from September 15th to December 15th 1754.

The Kirk Officer was given £1 8s Scots which cleared his fees from Candlemass 1754 to Candlemass 1755.

After giving to the most indigent, as per list, £3 1s 7d Scots was lodged with George Richie.

11th May 1755

A testificate was given to Alexander McLauchlane in Chamberbane who left the parish at Martinmass 1749.

18th May 1755

1st June 1755

£6 Scots was given to Patrick McDonald in Balnald of Strathtummel, the encouragement promised him for his officiating as schoolmaster there from 10th November to 1st May last.

8th June 1755

The Minister produced the Presbytery Officer's discharge for 1s Sterling, advanced by him, as the fee from Martinmass 1754 to 1755, and was immediately reimbursed by the Session.

A testificate was given to Donald Stewart, son of Thomas Stewart, late in Dalclachaig and Elizabeth Webster his wife, for during their residence in the parish, already being clothed with a sufficient testimonial from the parish of Forglen, where they were married.

15th June 1755

22nd June 1755

Testificates were given to Isobel McDonald who left the parish at Martinmass 1748 and James McDonald, both children to Duncan McDonald, late in Tomkindrochit. Also a testificate was given to John Mackglashan, son to John McGlashan, smith sometime in Tomintianda, who left the parish at Martinmass 1752.

29th June 1755

The Day's collection of 16s 8d Scots was given to William McMillan on account. 6s Scots was added by the Treasurer, amounting to £1 2s 8d Scots, as part payment of William Blair's board wages. (This was the first time that the exposed child's surname had been recorded).

20th July 1755

The Session consisted of:
The Minister
Robert Stewart, John Richie, John McLauchlane, Elders.

The Day's collection of £11 3s 3d Scots was given to Patrick McLean in Tearnan(?), a poor man who, by accidental fire, had his wife burned and his whole corns and cattle consumed.

1s Sterling was given to Neill Stewart, a sickly poor man in Miltown of Blair.

£2 18s 11d Scots was lodged with George Richie.

24th August 1755

The collections from the Fast day, Prepartion day and Thanksgiving amounted to £30 2s 8d Scots, of which £13 6s 8d Scots was given to William McMillan for two quarters of William Blair's board wages, from December 15th 1754 to June 15th 1755, and 18s Scots was given to John Forbes, a poor old Society schoolmaster, sometime in Foss.

31st August 1755

The Session consisted of:
The Minister
(Duncan Robertson of) Dalnamine, (Donald Robertson of) Pitagowan, Alexander Robertson, James Robertson, Duncan Robertson, Donald Calmanach and Thomas Calmanach, Elders.

The Session ordered that the £5 Scots bill of Lauchlane Mackintosh, tailor in Kirkton of Struan, be given to the orphan of Robert Frazer in Cuiltalosgin, who had nothing to support her.

A 6d which George Moon in Wester Balrobie paid as his fine for opposing the rules of the Session, was given to John McGlashan, alias Arich, a poor man in Pitagowan.

The 1s Sterling from John Calmanach in Uchdnanetaig was given to Christian Ammanich, (Mannich or McDonald) in Baluaine. (John Calmanach in Uchdnanetaig and Margaret McLauchlane in Uchdnanetaig, married 6th August 1755).

£1 13s 2d Scots was given to George Richie

14th September 1755

£6 Scots was given to Donald McDonald in Tomnabrak for keeping school in winter and spring at Monzie.

21st September 1755

The Minister sought the advice of the Session anent Duncan McIntosh, the bridegroom's, circumstance, if they thought him in his right judgement. The Session said that he was in a mending way and knew of no reason to stop his marriage. (Duncan McIntosh in Achleanie and Janet Robertson in Achinruie married 30th September 1755, but no children are recorded in the OPR).

12th October 1755

John Calmanach in Uchdnanetaig appeared and owned guilt and antenuptial fornication with Margaret McLauchlane his wife. He was rebuked by the Session and, having paid both their fines which were modified to £3 Scots by reason of their poverty, was dismissed.

(25th July 1856) Margaret McLauchlane in Uchdnanetaig appeared before the Congregation for her antenuptial fornication with John Calmanach her husband, was rebuked and dismissed.

26th October 1755

A testificate was given to Donald McDonald in Grennich who was leaving the parish for Scone, in order to marriage. (Donald McDonald, alias Gruagich, in Grennich and Anna Fyfe in Barclayhill, Scone parish, married 29 Nov 1755, but returned to Grennich by September 1760 when their daughter Grissel McDonald was born).

It was agree that 20 days hence, at Blair, there would be a distribution to the poor in order for them to buy winter shoes.

The Session Clerk was given £6 Scots as his fee from 1st September 1754 to 1st September 1755, and £2 18s Scots was given to poor persons.

The Treasurer gave 8s Sterling for the fees of the Synod and Presbytery Clerks, and received a receipt for the latter on 9th November.

2nd November 1755

Having distributed to some of the most indigent (needy), £5 11s 5d Scots was lodged with Donald Robertson.

9th November 1755

The Minister reported that Thomas McKenzie of Rinanacoillach and Robert Stewart in Sinigaig-more were guilty of riot and Breach of the Sabbath, October last. Both were summoned.

(23rd November 1755) Thomas McKenzie of Rinanacoillach appeared and was rebuked by the Session for his riot and Breach of the Sabbath with Robert Stewart in Sinigaig-more. The said Thomas McKenzie of Rinanacoillach paid £7 14s 6d Scots of bygone interest on a principal sum of 50 merks Scots mortified by the deceased Thomas McKenzie of Rinanacoillach (his grandfather), to the poor of the parish of Blair.

(30th November 1755) Robert Stewart in Sinigaig-more appeared for his riot and Breach of the Sabbath with Thomas McKenzie of Rinanacoillach and was rebuked by the Session.

(29th December 1755 at Pitagowan) The Minister reported that he had security from Thomas McKenzie of Rinanacoillach for his fine of riot, two separate bills: the first of £30 Scots payable against Candlemass next, and the other of £30 Scots payable against Martinmass next. Robert Stewart in Sinigaig-more had mortified to the poor, for his fine of riot, 100 merks Scots payable Whitsunday next by his bond.

14th December 1755

John Stewart in Balintoul paid £2 8s Scots in part payment of his own and his father's conjunct bill of £16 8s Scots, payable at Martinmass last. This was marked on the back of the bill. (The reason for this payment is unclear).

(3rd April 1757) John Stewart in Balintoul paid £8 8s Scots and got up his bill (had his IOU returned)

Testificates were given to Alexander Robertson in Levadge, Finlay McBeath in Dauchinlialash, and to Ewan Grant alias McGregore, son to Gregore McEwan in Rieriach. Ewan Grant alias McGregore left the parish at Martinmass 1751.

21st December 1755

Thomas McKenzie of Rinanacoillach appeared and gave in a charge he was out (i.e. he presented his own bill) for a coffin and dead clothes and for buring a poor woman who died in Sinigaig-more in May 1747. The Session ordered that 9s Sterling be given him when he brought in the wright's estimate for the coffin, dead clothes etc.

(Obviously Thomas McKenzie felt that his dignity had been hurt by being fined for his riot and Breach of the Sabbath, 9th November 1755, and was trying to recoup some of the money in bringing up this old debt. However, it is unlikely that the wright would have given such an estimate eight years after the event. This was just another skirmish in the on-going battle of wills between the Minister and a proud 'Rinancoillach' over payment of dues).

(4th January 1756) The 9s Sterling lodged with the Session Clerk was given to Neill McGlashan, writer in Clune, for his extract of the decreet and writing a petition to the Justices of the Peace, and for writing a bond in the name of the poor of the 100 merks Scots mortified by Robert Stewart in Sinigaig-more

29th December 1755 at Pitagowan

A testificate was given to Alexander Robertson, son to John Robertson, sometime in Bruchriach, who left the parish at Whitsunday 1751.

The Day's little collection was given to Duncan Robertson, a poor lad in Pitagowan.

A half guinea was given to Neill McGlashan, writer in Clune, in the name of the Heritors of the United Parishes of Blair and Struan for his 2 days attendance upon their meeting, in order to make and regulate a list of their poor, and a medium of this year's collections, and a list of their mortifications and fines. The half guinea would be recovered from the said Heritors.

4th January 1756

An attestation of their honesty was given to Donald Robertson in Dalinturuaine, Donald Fergusson in Dalnamine, and John Gow in Achinruie to be received as habile (reliable) witnesses at Killin.

11th January 1756

The Session ordered that £5 Scots, the year's interest on a principal sum of £100 Scots, due by Alexander Stewart of Tulloch to the Session at Martinmass last, be given to Alexander McDonald, a poor man in Blairbuie. Half of John Stewart of Bonskied's interest on 100 merks was given to John McIntosh in Grennich, and the other half to Elspeth McLean in Dalno of Bohespic. The Day's collection was given to the poor.

18th January 1756

The Minister gave Grissel MackGlashan in Kilmaveonaig two old, run out (after by payment date) bills signed by the deceased John McGlashan in Blair, her brother, in order to have recourse upon his son Patrick McGlashan (of Lambtown) to help her in her indigent circumstances.

A testificate was given to Hellen Stewart, daughter to William Stewart in Nether Campsie, who left the parish at Christmas 1748.

The Day's collection, together with William McKenzie's consignation shilling, was given to the most indigent. (William McKenzie in Kirktown of Struan and Elspeth McIntosh in Tomcraggach, married 8th January 1756).

25th January 1756

Grissel Stewart in Balnadalloch of Invervack appeared and owned guilt and pregnancy. Being interrogated as to who was the father to it, she answered that upon a Saturday night about the 1st June last, as she was crossing the hill by west of Feargan (Farragon?), a man met her and forced her, not knowing what (who) he was.

(The Session were sceptical as) the letter from the Session Clerk of Perth narrated that she had appeared before their Session, and had given up one John Forbes as father to her pregnancy, and that they had committed guilt about Whitsunday last in the parish of Blair. Grissel Stewart denied it and alleged that she made no such confession, but meant that she was going home to John MackGlashan's house in Balnadalloch of Invervack. (Grissel Stewart may have been the sister of John MackGlashan's wife, Christian Stewart from Balmeanach of Duntaulich, Dull parish)

The Session finding, by her confession to them, that the guilt was committed in Dull parish (Farragon is on the south side of Loch Tummel), referred her to the Session of Dull and sent all the papers to them.

1st February 1756

The Session, considering the neccessity of ordaining new Elders to supply (fill) the place of such Elders as had been remove by death or by reason of their great age, unanimously chose Duncan Robertson in Calvine, Donald Cameron in Dalnamine, and Donald McIntosh in Blairfettie.

(22nd February 1756) Duncan Robertson in Calvine, Donald Cameron in Dalnamine, and Donald McIntosh in Blairfettie were ordained as Elders.

8th February 1756

Margaret McIntosh, spouse to Paul Robertson in Ardkincael, was reported to be with child in antenuptial fornication, and was summoned.

(15th February 1756) Margaret McIntosh was summoned but did not appear.

(7th March 1756) Margaret McIntosh in Ardkincael appeared before the Session and acknowledged guilt of pregnancy in antenuptial fornication with Paul Robertson, her husband. He voluntarily appeared and owned her accusation to be true.

(14th March 1756) Paul Robertson in Ardkincael appeared before the Congregation for his antenuptial fornication with Margaret McIntosh, his wife, was rebuked and dismissed, being ordered to give in his bill for £5 Scots payable Martinmass first.

15th February 1756

Isobel Robertson in Blairfettie appeared before the Congregation for her fornication with Charles Gow, now in Inverslanie, was rebuked and dismissed. (This probably relates to 15th January 1749).

22nd February 1756

A proposal was made to build a bridge at Struan by the contributions of the parishioners.

The Session ordered Alexander Robertson in Kirkton of Struan, to pay James Robertson, a poor lame boy in Kirkton of Struan, the annual interest due Martinmass last on the £20 Scots which he held, being the mortification to the poor made by Elspeth Forbes, late in Blairfettie, as James Robertson was her nearest of kin.

The 20 merks annual interest, due at Martinmass last, on 100 merks mortified by Alexander Robertson, late in Bohespic, was given to: a temporary schoolmaster in Bohespic for encouragement, 10 merks Scots; Mr James Robertson's wife in Pittinacie, 5 merks; Elspeth McLean in Dalno of Bohespic, 2½ merks; and Donald Robertson in Tomcraggach, 2½ merks.

7th March 1756

Peter Gregore a journeyman gardener with John Wilson, His Grace's gardener at Atholl House since Martinmass last, presented his testimonials, sufficiently attested from Huntley parish in the North.

The Session gave a precept of 2½ merks to James Gow in Raondou, being the year's annual interest of a principal sum of 50 merks mortified by Patrick Stewart, sometime in Ardkincael, to the poor of the parish, in favour of Grissel Stewart his good mother (mother-in-law).

Alexander Robertson in Easter Kindrochit paid in 5 merks as the annual interest on 100 merks due by him, per bill, to the Session from Martinmass 1754 to Martinmass 1755.

The Session ordered a precept to be drawn in favour of Neill Stewart in Seanbhaile of Calvine, upon Neill Kennedy in Croftvickewan of a sum of 3s Sterling as a year's interest on a principal sum of £3 Sterling due by him, per bill, to the Session from Martinmass 1754 to Martinmass 1755.

The Session ordered 1s Sterling to be given to Alexander Stewart, wright in Blairuachdar, for mending the east door of the church and the communion table.

14th March 1756

The Session consisted of:
The Minister
(Donald Robertson of) Pitagowan, James Robertson, Duncan Robertson, Donald Calmanach and Thomas Calmanach, Donald McIntosh, Elders.

Dorothy McGlashan in Wester Invervack paid £46 13s 2d Scots and £2 14s Scots of expenses for registration and so on, and got up her bill (her IOU was returned). From this money: 50 merks was given to the wife of William McGlashan and his poor family in Miltown of Blair, to support herself and them; 12 merks to Amily Stewart, a poor woman in Dalnamine; 8 merks to John McGlashan, a poor man in Wester Invervack; 2s Sterling to the Minister which he had lent for protesting; 18d to Alexander McGregore, a poor lad in Dalchalloch; and 1s Sterling to the Kirk Officer for himself for summoning witnesses.

The Session ordered £1 Scots, being the annual interest on the £20 Scots mortification of Donald McFarlan, due Martinmass 1754 to Martinmass 1755, to be given to Donald McFarlan in Calvine, a poor man.

The consigned 1s Sterling of John McLauchlane in Seonabane (Chamberbane) was given to Alexander Robertson, a poor man in Mealdoulaish. (John McLauchlane in Chamberbane and Janet Robertson in Mealdoulaish, married 16th March 1756).

28th March 1756

The Kirk Officer was given 7s Sterling on account for his fees due, and 4s Sterling was given to Duncan McKenzie in Tombmhuillin (Tomvulin) in order to pay for the coffin of Elspeth Campbell, a poor lass who died there. 1s Sterling and the Day's collection was distributed to some of the most indigent (needy).

4th April 1756

Alexander Cameron the Kirk Officer was given £3 16s Scots which cleared his fees preceeding Candlemass last.

James McLean in Aldindoulaish gave 1s Sterling to the poor. (James McLean in Aldindoulaish and Margaret McLaren in Kilmaveonaig, married 2nd April 1756).

11th April 1756

The Session ordered a precept drawn in favour of Neill Stewart alias Keamrich in Seanbhaile, upon George Moon in Ardkincael for 16s Scots as the annual interest due from Martinmass 1754 to Martinmass 1755 on the principal sum of £16 Scots by him per bill.

The King's Act for Land Press was read. (Possibly an Act for raising a regiment, as The Seven Years War commenced in 1756). The Day's collection was given to the bed-fast people.

18th April 1756

The Session ordered a testificate for Alexander McKenzie and Ann Robertson his wife in Wester Craggan, and for Robert Stewart in Tighnacraig, of their characters and good behaviour while in the parish, who had enlisted themselves in the Highland Regiment.

25th April 1756

It being represented that there was a fame claim of a riot and breach of the Sabbath, which gave great offence to the neighbourhood, committed at Blair upon the 18th April last by George Moon in Ardkincael and others. The Session delayed the compilation of that affair until Sunday to come 20 days time, at Blair, and in the meantime ordered Elders to get information about it.

2nd May 1756

Testificates were given to Donald McDougal, late in Kirkton of Struan, and for Patrick Kerr, a tailor lad in Grennich, and Donald Kennedy, a packman late in Bochonie, and to John Stewart, son to Alexander Stewart, late in Little Lude, and to Alexander McDonald, alias Mannich, in Dalnamine, who are to remove out of the parish at this time.

The Minister produced the Presbytery Officer's discharge for 1s Sterling which he had advanced. He was reimbursed the following Sabbath.

9th May 1756

3s 6d Sterling was given to poor persons. £3 16s 7d Scots was lodged with George Richie and the Session Clerk lent 6d to the Treasurer.

16th May 1756

A testificate was given to Duncan Murray, alias McGregore, in Dallarie who came to the parish at Martinmass 1752.

His Grace, being at Sermon, £3 4s 1d Scots was given to the poor and bed-fast people. £4 7s 6d was lodged with George Richie.

23rd May 1756

Alexander Stewart in Knockgarry paid £6 16s 6d Scots as the price of his seat in the loft at Struan, and got up his bill, of which £6 Scots was given to Patrick McDonald as encouragement for keeping a school at Balnald of Strathtummel.

6th June 1756

Katharine Robertson in Croftcarnach of Borenich was reported to be with child, and was summoned.

(13th June 1756) Katharine Robertson in Croftcarnach appeared and owned guilt and pregnancy, and gave up Robert Calmanach in Tomintianda as father to it, and that they committed guilt about Martinmass market last at Dunkeld.

(15th June 1756) Robert Calmanach, late in Tomintianda, now in Luncarty appeared and acknowledge himself father to a child lately brought forth by Katharine Robertson in Croftcarnach, an unmarried woman. He was seriously exhorted to repentance and gave in his own, and his father's, conjunct bill of £20 Scots payable against Martinmass next.

(21st November 1756) Robert Calmanach in Tomintianda made his first appearance for his fornication with Katharine Robertson in Croftcarnach, was rebuked and ordered to appear again, having paid £10 Scots which was marked on the back of his bill.

(5th december 1756) Robert Calmanach in Tomintianda made his second appearance, and said Katharine Robertson her first appearance. Both were rebuked and Robert Calmanach was dismissed.

James Stewart in Bohally gave 1s Sterling to the poor which, together with the Day's collection, was given to the poor. (James Stewart in Bohally and Christian Stewart in Port-an-eilean, married 10th June 1756).

20th June 1756

A testificate was given to Robert Wallace in Bridgend of Tilt, also to George Robertson, alias Clarsair in Wester Craggan who was leaving the parish at this time.

27th June 1756

The Session determined to have the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper celebrated at Blair on 1st August.

A testificate was given to Robert Robertson, tailor in Kincraigie's Ground who left the parish on 14th of present month.

4th July 1756

Isobel Robertson in Mealdoulaish was delated to be with child and was summoned to appear Sabbath next at Blair.

(13th July 1756) Isobel Robertson in Mealdoulaish appeared and owned guilt and pregnancy, and gave up Alexander Robertson in said place, as father of it. Alexander Robertson, being present, acknowledged the said accusation to be true. Both were seriously exhorted to repentance.

11th July 1756

A testificate was given to John Stewart in Dondamharg and his wife Grissel Mackglashan who were about to remove out of the parish

2s Sterling was given by the Session, in order to help to buy dead clothes for Duncan Robertson, the poor distressed lad in Pitagowan.

22nd July 1756 - The National Fast Day

25th July 1756

Testificates were given to Peter Gregore, the journeyman gardener of John Wilson, who left the parish, May last, and to John Fergusson in Croftnacussaig and Christian Fergusson his wife who left the parish Whitsunday last.

1st August 1756 - The Thanksgiving Day

8th August 1756

£10 Scots was given to William McMillan in Calvine as part payment of a sum of £15 10s 8d Scots due to him for the board wages of William Blair to 15th June last. He also charged the Session 5 merks for clothes and shoes, which the Session did not answer (pay), as the Session intended to send him to Robert Stewart, a blind man in Tomnaculag to be his guide. (As William Blair is now 8 years old, perhaps the Session are putting him to work and will no longer need to pay board wages for him).

John Robertson in Kinaldy gave 1s Sterling to the poor, a crown of which was lodged with the Treasurer. The remainder and the Sacrament's Collection were given to the poor. (John Robertson in Kinaldy and Margaret Robertson in Miltown of Invervack, married 10 Aug 1756).

15th August 1756

5th September 1756

Margaret Kennedy in Grennich, an unmarried woman, being called, appeared and owned guilt and pregnancy, and gave up William McDonald, an unmarried man in said town, as father to it. The said William McDonald being called did not appear and was summoned again.

(12th September 1756) William McDonald appeared not and was summoned a third time.

(26th September 1756) William McDonald in Grennich appeared not and was ordered to appear before the Presbytery of Dunkeld, at Dunkeld the first Tuesday of October next.

(21st November 1756) Nothing of moment presented itself, except that William McDonald in Grennich, being sent for, refused to appear.

(12th December 1756) William McDonald in Grennich, sometime in Blair, acknowledged himself father to the child of Margaret Kennedy in Grennich, and was exhorted to repentance.

12th September 1756

The Session consisted of:
The Minister
(Duncan Robertson of) Dalnamine, (Donald Robertson of) Pitagowan, James Robertson, Duncan Robertson, Donald Calmanach, Thomas Calmanach, Donald Tossich (McIntosh), Donald Cameron, Elders.

Donald Cameron, Elder, was elected to attend the Provincial Synod of Perth and Stirling, to meet in Perth, the third Tuesday of October next.

19th September 1756

Christian Calmanach in Auchinruie voluntarily appeared and acknowledged herself with child begot in fornication, and gave up John Robertson in said town as father of it. She was seriously exhorted to repentance and ordered to appear again. John Robertson was summoned.

(26th September 1756) The Minister reported that John Robertson in Auchinruie had come to his house the previous day and begged the favour to delay his appearance until the meeting Sabbath next at Struan, which he had granted.

(3rd October 1756) John Robertson in Auchinruie appeared and owned guilt with the minuted Christian Calmanach, his accuser. He was ordered to appear again Sabbath next.

(10th October 1756) John Robertson in Auchinruie appeared for his fornication with Christian Calmanach, was rebuked and told to reappear Sabbath next and to give in his bill of £10 Scots for his fine, payable Martinmass first.

(17th October 1756) John Robertson in Auchinruie made his second appearance for his fornication with Christian Calmanach, was rebuked and told to appear again.

(24th October 1756) John Robertson in Auchinruie made his third appearance and, having paid £5 8s Scots of his fine, was dismissed.

(14th November 1756) Donald Calmanach in Auchinruie gave in his bill of £10 Scots, payable Candlemass next, in name of Christian Calmanach his daughter, for her fornication with John Robertson, there.

(28th May 1758) Donald Calmanach in Auchinruie paid £3 10s Scots in part payment of Christian Calmanach his daughter's fine of fornication with John Robertson, there.

26th September 1756

Alexander Forbes in Seanbhaile of Calvine gave 1s Sterling to the poor which, together with the Day's collection, was distributed to the poor. (Alexander Forbes in Seanbhaile and Elspeth Robertson in Bruchriach, married 21 Sep 1756).

3rd October 1756

The Minister reported that he had got Allan Stewart of Innerhaddon's bill of £118 Scots, mortified by the late Rev. Mr Duncan Stewart, Minister of the Gospel at Blair, to the poor of the said parish, and was out (of pocket) by 1s Sterling in drawing up accounts and giving a discharge. It was agree that the Minister would be repaid at Blair, next Sabbath meeting.

10th October 1756

The Session instructed the Treasurer to pay William McMillan in Calvine, £8 Scots which cleared him of the board wages for William Blair while he was with him.

17th October 1756

Janet Gow in Toldunie, late in Lude, was delated to be with child and was summoned.

(31st October 1756) Janet Gow in Toldunie, late in Lude, appeared and owned guilt and pregnancy and gave up James Robertson Esq. of Lude as father to it. The Session desired the Minister to write to Lude to acquaint him of said accusation. (Surprisingly, the child was baptised as Charles and recorded in the Blair Atholl OPR).

(9th January 1757) The Minister paid 6s Sterling to account of Lude's fine of fornication with Janet Gow, late in Toldunie.

(25th November 1759) The Minister reported that Lude paid a guinea as the balance unpaid of his fine for his fornication with Janet Gow, late in Lude, which was sent to William Mackglashan, brother to Patrick McGlashan of Lambtown, and his poor family as objects of charity, now out of business, residing in the Low Country, which the Session approved of.

John McDonald at the Bridgend of Tilt, late soldier in General Hackett's Regiment in the Netherlands, had a child born at Maestricht on September 6th and baptised 7th 1747, called Donald. He appeared and desired the favour to have his said child's name recorded in the Baptism Record of Blair Atholl, which desire the Session saw favourale and desired the Session Clerk to insert his name upon his father's faith. (The entry reads "John McDonald alias Caldel, late General Hackett's Regiment in Holland and Christian Stewart his wife had a child born at Maastricht September 6th and baptised 7th, 1747 called Donald. Wrote here by appointment of Session upon his father's faith for paid years and insert in our Session records - Blair, October 17th"

24th October 1756

The Session consisted of:
The Minister
(Duncan Robertson of) Dalnamine, (Donald Robertson of) Pitagowan, James Robertson, Donald Calmanach, Donald McIntosh, Elders. Alexander MackGlashan and Donald Robertson, Sessioners.

After distributing to some poor people for winter shoes, £5 5s 8d Scots was lodged with Duncan Robertson, the Treasurer.

7th November 1756

George Robertson (in Wester Craggan?), son to Donald Robertson, clarsair, was given a testificate.

The advertisement for the poor was read in both languages. (Possibly offering winter shoes).

14th November 1756

28th November 1756

Testificates were given to William McIntosh late in Blairuachdar, who left the parish at April 1754, and to John Stewart, servant to Lude.

In regard to Lawren McLaren in Tighnafeid, who had lost his badge, another was ordered for him, and also for Florence Mannich in Cuiltmhuic.

5th December 1756

Donald and John Robertsons, and Isobel and Elspeth McIntoshes were appointed to get badges, being poor children in Bohespic. Also for Janet Campbell in Cuiltalosgin and Margaret McMillan, who had returned from Dull parish to Blair.

Bohespic's 20 merks annual interest, payable Martinmass last, was distributed upon the advice of Bohespic's grandson to: Donald Robertson in Trinafour, 12 merks; the relict (widow) of Mr James Robertson in Pittanicie, 4 merks; Patrick Robertson in Over Bohespic, 4 merks.

Badges were ordered for Janet and Elspeth McGregores, poor children in Tomintianda.

A testificate was given to Alexander Robertson, son to Alexander Robertson in Bruchriach.

12th December 1756

(26th December 1756) John Robertson, servant to Lude, voluntarily appeared and owned himself father of the child of Ann McIntosh in Aldclune. As she was not in a condition to appear, being in child-bed, it was agreed that the Minister and one of the Elders would take her confession.

(2nd January 1757) John Robertson, servant to Lude and a relapse, made his first appearance before the Congregation for his fornication with Ann McIntosh in Aldclune, was rebuked and told to appear again.

(16th January 1757) John Robertson, servant to Lude, made his second appearance for his fornication with Ann McIntosh in Aldclune.

(6th May 1759) Ann McIntosh in Wester Baluaine made her appearance before the Congregation for her fornication with John Robertson in Breakach, was rebuked and, on account of being a bride, was dismissed.

(John Robertson in Breakach and Ann MackIntosh in Wester Baluaine, marriage banns 15th May 1759).

The Day's collection of 14s 6d Scots was given to Margaret McLauchlane in Toldunie to help buy shoes for her children.

19th December 1756

The Day's collection of £4 7s 2d Scots was given for the education of students having the Gaelic Scots language.

Testificates were given to Alexander Stewart in Miltown of Lude, John Robertson and Donald Robertson, sons to Charles Robertson in Pitnacree, and to Duncan Stewart, son to John Stewart, late of Inverslanie.

26th December 1756 at Struan

Testificates were given to Angus Robertson in Kinaldy, who left the parish at Martinmass last, and to John Robertson, a cottar in Tordou.

2nd January 1757

Duncan Stewart in Port-an-eilean appeared before the Congregation for the first time, for his fornication with Janet Campbell, there.

(9th January 1757) Duncan Stewart in Port-an-eilean made his second appearance, was rebuked and dismissed.

(16th January 1757) Janet Campbell in Port-an-eilean appeared before the Session and acknowledged guilt and fathered her child upon Duncan Stewart, there. She was seriously exhorted to repentance and ordered to make her first appearance before the Congregation on the following Sabbath.

(1st May 1757) Janet Campbell in Bohally(?) made her first appearance for her fornication with Duncan Stewart in Port-an-eilean, was rebuked and ordered to appear again, Sabbath next, at Struan.

(15th May 1757) Janet Campbell made her second appearance before the Congregation, was seriously rebukes and exhorted to repentance and dismissed.

(4th September 1757) Duncan Stewart in Port-an-eilean paid to account £6 Scots in part payment of his fine of fornication with Janet Campbell, late there.

John Stewart in Shinigaig-more appeared before the Session and represented that his wife, Janet Small, was publicly talked of as having been guilty of indecent behaviour about two years ago, in his own house, with Moses Campbell, foxhunter for the area and, within these three months past, with Caleb Mason, a soldier of the party lately stationed at Badintiobairt (Badnambiast?). He desired that she might be cited before the Session, so that if innocent she might be vindicated from said aspersions, or convicted if guilty. He promised to give in a list of witnesses who were said to have seen or known of said indecent behaviour. The Session agree to his request.

(9th January 1757) Janet Small, spouse of John Stewart in Shinigaig-more appeared before the Session and refused the accusation brought against her. A meeting of the Session was called for the following Thursday and the following witnesses were summoned to attend:
Donald McIntyre in Drumnanagnach,
Elspeth McDonald, alias Elspeth McGillandris in Dalnamine,
Alexander McKenzie, servant to the said John Stewart in Shinigaig-more,
Janet Buttar, maid servant to the said John Stewart
Katharine Gray in Ceannamoin, late servant to the said John Stewart
Margaret Gray in Dalchosnie, late servant to the said John Stewart
Thomas Fleming and his wife and servant in Moulin,
Adam Robertson and his servant in Miltown of Faskally,
Patrick Stewart in Achmark-more,
John McKenzie of Rieniand,
John Gow in Balinluig of Strathgroy,
John McDonald and his wife and servant in Blair,
David Rattray, merchant in Blair.

(13th January 1757) Janet Small was called and exhorted to be ingenuous, but she adhered to her former denial so the Session called the witnesses.

Donald McIntyre in Drumnanagnach appeared and Janet Small objected saying that he bore her ill-will since he had been evicted by her, from working as a tailor in John Stewart's family. John McKenzie of Rieniand further objected on her behalf as he had threatened to prove as much against her as would condemn her to the galllows. He offered to prove his objection with witnesses at the next meeting of the Session. After consideration the Session postponed hearing the evidence of Donald McIntyre for eight days so that John McKenzie could prove his objection.

Alexander McKenzie, servant to John Stewart in Shinigaig-more, aged 30 years or thereabouts, unmarried, being solemnly sworn and purged of malice and partial council was interrogated and deponed nihil novit in causa (poor Latin for "I know nothing new").

Patrick Stewart in Achmark-more appeared and was asked if he had a letter written by Caleb Mason, a soldier of the party lately stationed at Badintiobairt, addressed to the said Janet Small. He affirmed that he had, produced it and it was read before the Session. Dated Invercomrie, 30th (blank) 1756 and directed to Mrs Janet Small living in Shinigaig-more - to be at Mr Rattray's, merchant in Blair Atholl. Another letter was produced by Janet Small, dated Inverness, 20th December 1756 and directed to Mrs Janet Small in Shinigaig-more, near Blair in Atholl, with care. Both were signed by Caleb Mason.

Katharine Gray in Ceannamoin, aged 26 years, unmarried, was interrogated but could add nothing new.

John Gow in Balinluig, aged 25 years, unmarried, was interrogated and deponed that he never saw any misbehaviour or indecent carriage betwixt Janet Small and any person, only that he had heard by 'country report' (rumour) that she was too intimate with one of the soldiers called Caleb Mason, and this was the truth as he would answer to God, declaring that he could not write. (His deposition was written for him by the Minister).

Janet Buttar, servant to John Stewart in Shinigaig, aged 21 years, unmarried, was interrogared and deponed that about a fortnight of three weeks after she into her master's service, a week after Martinmass, though she was not positive of the exact time, she and Janet Small, her mistress, went to Moulin from Shinigaig and that her mistress stayed all night in the house of Thomas Fleming, there. Being further examined whether she saw any in company with her mistress that was a stranger to her, she deponed that she saw a middle-sized man with dark brownish hair, thin faced and wearing a whitish or buff coloured coat, with her mistress, and they stayed all night in that house. Asked if she heard the name of the stranger, she said no, but that her mistress had said to her that he was a Perth man, who had been at school with her, and was a grandson to Provost Robertson. Asked if she saw her mistress and the stranger in private together, she deponed that she saw them next morning, talking together in private for a short time. Being interrogated on behalf of Janet Small as to what business brought her mistress to Moulin, she deponed that it was to get some yarn warped with a weaver, and that she carried the yarn and left it in the weaver's house. Being asked where her mistress slept all night, she said that her mistress slept with her in a back room in said house. This was the truth as she would answer to God and that she could not write. (Deposition written by the Minister).

John McDonald in Blair, aged 56 years or thereby, married, was interrogated and deponed that he could add nothing new.

Grissel McIntyre, spouse to John McDonald in Blair, aged 48 years or thereabouts, was interrogated and deponed that she could add nothing new.

The Session order all parties and witnesses to return the next Thursday, being 20th January inst., adjourned the meeting and concluded with prayers.

(20th January 1757 at Blair, the Session and Mr Fergusson, Minister of Moulin) John McKenzie of Rieniand, uncle-in-law and as protestor for Janet Small in Shinigaig-more was asked if he had brought in his witnesses against Donald McIntyre to verify the objection made by him. He answered that he had not, because the Kirk Officer refused to summon them and because they imagined themselves not safe to appear for fear of being impressed (the parish quota for the army).

The Kirk Officer claimed that he was employed summoning witnesses from the further end of the parish and could not, without neglecting that part of his duty, summon the witnesses at John McKenzie's instance (insistence) in regard that he had been advertised by John McKenzie only two days before the Diet of Compearance. The Officer was ready to serve Mr McKenzie had he been timeously acquainted and that he was in the said Mr McKenzie's neighbourhood since Mr McKenzie had promised to adduce the witnesses citing other witnesses at the appointment of the Session, when Mr McKenzie might employ him, which he did not. As to the apprehension of the witnesses from the impress, the parish had furnished their quota and the recruits had been sent to the Commissioners at Logierait, Monday 17th last.

The said John McKenzie objected to any witnesses being examined in regard that Janet Small could not travel by reason of the storm and snow upon the ground, to be present at their examination. The Session were of the opinion that, notwithstanding the storm, she could have been present and proceeded to examine the witnesses. Whereupon John McKenzie protested and appealed to the Presbytery of Dunkeld to meet at Dunkeld on the last Tuesday of the current month of January.

The Session proceeded to consider whether they would examine the witnesses notwithstanding the appeal and resolved, considering the time and expense of summoning witnesses from their homes again and that, although Janet Small was absent, her protestor John McKenzie was present, they proceeded to examine the witnesses who were present that day.

Donald McIntyre in Drumnanagnach, aged 27 years, unmarried, was interrogated and disponed that in the month of January, about 2 years ago, staying overnight in the house of John Stewart in Shinigaig-more, he went to bed with Moses Campbell, then the local fox-hunter, and that being laid down Janet Small, spouse to the said John Stewart, came to them before the lights were put out, stripped naked and lay down beside Moses Campbell. He claimed that Janet Small wanted him to leave the bed and lay with the servant lass in a bed hard by them in the same appartment, which he refused to do. Janet Small stayed in the bed from the ordinary bed-time until cock-crow, and that he observed her hand across said Moses Campbell, and his hand over her, and after a considerable time in bed Moses Campbell touched him with his elbow, which he imagined to be a hint to feign himself asleep because he heard the said Janet Small asking Moses Campbell whether the deponent was asleep, and Moses Campbell saying that he was, which was when he touched him with his elbow as previously mentioned. Immediately afterwards he felt Janet Small's hand rubbing his breast and face to know whther he was asleep or not. Then he felt them stirring and that they pulled the bedclothes off him several times, which Janet Small quickly replaced, and he feigning himself asleep all the while. He deponed that Elspeth McDonald, alias Elspeth McGillandris was the said sewrvant lass, and when Janet Small desired the deponent to go to bed with the said lass, she would not allow him. About cock-crow, Janet Small left the bed and as he thinks went to bed with the said Elspeth McGillandris and that he heard Moses Campbell and her conversing in English together, a language that the deponent did not understand. Sometimes afterwards Moses Campbell left the bed in his shirt and he did not know where he went as the deponent fell asleep until after daylight.

Being interrogated as to whether John Stewart, husband to Janet Small was at home, he deponed that he was not, that night, and that the other servants and his own servant, slept that night in the barn. Interrogated further if he thought that they were guilty of uncleanness while in bed with him, he deponed that he could say nothing positive to that because he removed as great a distance in the bed as he could when he perceived them stirring, causa scientiae patet (the reason of the knowledge is evident), and this was the truth as he should answer to God. He declared that he could not write.

Alexander McIntyre in Drumnanagnach, aged 34 years, married, was interrogated and deponed that he did not see any indecent carriage or ill behaviour betwixt Janet Small and Caleb Mason or Moses Campbell but, that about two years ago, his brother the former deponent upon asking him one morning what made him look drowsy, answered that he had not slept the whole night before and told him about Janet Small and Moses Campbell as in the former deposition, and he further deponed that he asked Janet Small's servant lass, Elspeth McGillandris about the content of the former deposition several times, and that she never confessed nor denied it to him, but answered with a smile and this was the truth as he should answer to God. He declared that he could not write.

Charles Robertson, son to Kincraigie, aged 25 years, was interrogated and deponed that sometime after the party of soldiers stationed at Badintiobairt and afterwards at Shinigaig-more, had left the country (i.e. the parish), and after a letter said to be written by Caleb Mason, one of the soldiers of said party, addressed to Janet Small had made a noise in the country, he met the said Caleb Mason, formerly known to him, on the King's Highway near Blair, dressed without arms or regimentals, with his hat uncocked, who seemed as he would have passed by unknown, that his clothes were a buff coloured fustian frock, a striped white and red vest and shammy breeches - a middle-aged man with dark brown hair and a little pox-pitted. He asked Caleb Mason if he was at Shinigaig, but was answered no, but that he was about his captain's business at Perth. He never saw Janet Small and Caleb Mason in company together and this was the truth as he should answer to God. (He signed the deposition).

David Rattray merchant in Blair, aged 22 years, married, was interrogated and deponed that a letter, now in process, signed Caleb Mason and dated at Invercomrie, addressed to Janet Small in Shinigaig-more, was the same that came to his shop some weeks ago. A few days after he received the letter Janet Small came to him, asking for a letter she expected and heard had come to his care, for her. She told him that it was a letter, as she believed, from Henry Stewart, a cousin of hers in the same regiment with Caleb Mason and, upon the deponent telling her of the contects of said letter to her, expressed her surprise at the contrivence of it, and she, having asked what became of the letter, was told that Thomas Robertson in Clunes got it. Some days after this he saw Caleb Mason, soldier mentioned in the former deposition, dressed with a whitish fulian frock and a striped vest, that he was a spare thin man, middle-aged, brownish hair and a little pox pitted, at John McDonald's house in Blair. This was the truth as he would answer to God. (he signed the deposition).

Donald McMillan in Balinloin, aged 50 years or thereabouts, married, was interrogated and deponed that he could add nothing.

(13th March 1757) The Session set the following Thursday for the examination of more witnesses in the case of Janet Small, the wife of John Stewart in Shinigaig-more, and she was given a list of the witnesses to be summoned.

(17th March 1757) The Session summoned Janet Small, spouse to John Stewart in Shinigaig-more and she appeared, so the Session proceeded to examine the witnesses.

Janet Buttar in Shinigaig-more was called but did not appear.

Elspeth Douglas, wife to John Robertson in Kilmaveonaig, aged fifty two years, was interrogated and deponed that she heard by the country report (local gossip) of indecent behaviour betwixt Janet Small and one of the party stationed last year in Badintiobairt, and that the said soldier came to the deponent's house about Andersmass market last (a horse and cattle market, held in Perth on 11th December) and to the best of her remembrance upon Tuesday, dressed in whitish clothes, whitish breeches, but the breeches less whitish and white stockings, his hair of a brownish yellow colour, tied up behind his head. The deponent observed that his dress was very thin for travelling in such cold weather and she asked where his regimental clothes were. He answered that they were with the Company to which he belonged. being further interrogated as to the conversation with soldier, deponed that she asked him how he came to write a letter to the country, to defame John Stewart's wife in Shinigaig, or to defame a woman who had a husband of her own, to which he replied that he knew nothing of any such letter, but that John Stewart in Shinigaig had relatives that would give him a considerable reward for framing such a letter and the soldier, being desired by the landlord to stay all night, said that he designed to reach Dalnacardoch that night, and that she heard when he went away, that he did not take the road to Dalnacardoch. but went up the burnside of Kilmaveonaig which was the road he would take if he intended to go to Shinigaig. Being interrogated for the defendant if this soldier was the very man with whom John Stewart's wife in Shinigaig was under a bad character, she deponed that the Sunday before the said party left the country (parish), she saw the said soldier in company with the other soldiers at the deponent's house and heard her daughter alledge that he was too intimate with another man's wife, which she took to mean John Stewart's wife in Shinigaig. the soldier was then in his regimantals and she knew him to be the very person that she had seen before though in different dress, and that this was the truth as she would answer to God. She declared that she could not write.

Janet Fergusson in Kilmaveonaig, aged 19 years, unmarried, was interrogated and deponed that on the Sunday immediately before the party of soldiers late stationed at Badintiobairt left the country, which she best remembered was at Martinmass last, one of the said soldiers was pointed out as a person who was too intimate with John Stewart's wife in Shinigaig. The soldier had on, that day, his regimentals and that upon the Tuesday after Andersmass market, she saw the said soldier in the house of the previous witness, dressed in a whitish frock (coat), striped vest, white breeches and white stockings, being the soldier that they were alledging to be too intimate with John Stewart's wife in Shinigaig. She asked him about the letter that he had sent to John Stewart's wife, to which he answered that he knew nothing of any such letter. The landlord, John Robertson desired him to stay all night, but the soldier said that he designed toi go either to Blair or Dalnacardoch, but when he left the house the deponent, happening to look after him, saw that he did not take the road that led to Blair or Dalnacardoch, but the road that would lead to Shinigaig, up the burnside. Interrogated if she ever saw John Stewart's wife in company with this soldier, she deponed that she did not, nor any other soldier, and this was the truth as she would answer to God. She declared that she could not write.

Janet Robertson, daughter to Patrick Robertson in Kilmaveonaig, aged 15 years or thereby, deponed that she could add nothing new.

Marjory Scott in Faskally, aged 16 years, unmarried, was interrogated and deponed that upon a Tuesday, about the beginning of winter last, she saw a soldier of the party stationed last summer at Badiotiobairt, and whom she heard under a bad report with John Stewart's wife in Shinigaig-more coming from the foot of Tilt towards Kilmaveonaig, dressed in a whitish coat and whitish stockings and this was the truth as she would answer to God. She declared that she could not write.

Margaret Stewart, servant to Patrick McGlashan in Blair, unmarried, aged about 20 years or thereby was interrogated and deponed that she saw a person in John McDonald's house in Blair, dressed in a whitish frock(coat) and whitish stockings whom they said was the soldier that was too intimate with John Stewart's wife in Shinigaig. The same day she happened to be at the Mill of Blair and saw the said soldier cross the water of Tilt near the Millcroy (laide). This happened about Andersmass market last, and after a letter said to be written by a soldier to John Stewart's wife had made so much noise in the country, and this was the truth as she would answer to God. She declared that she could not write.

Patrick McIntyre in Drumnanagnach, aged 30 years or thereabouts, unmarried, was interrogated and deponed that in the month of December last, Janet Small came to the deponent and told him she understood that Donald McIntyre, his brother, was to give evidence against her, she believed that he would be a stronger witness against her than Elspeth McGillandris, and therefore desired that the said Donald McIntyre should leave the country for a week, fortnight or twenty days, as he pleased. It would oblige one of her friends if he did so, whom she named, and that if he did otherwise, another friend would take care to get him banished from the country. She desired the deponent to give the message to his said brother, which he accordingly did, and this was the truth as he would answer to God. He declared that he could not write.

Katharine McIntyre, spouse to Duncan Stewart in Wester Monzie, aged 24 years or thereabouts, was interrogated and deponed that in winter, about two years ago, Janet Small, spouse to John Stewart in Shinigaig, told the deponent in a private conversation that she had entrusted her life with the deponent's brother, Donald McIntyre, and being asked if she understood the meaning of said declaration, the deponent she that a few days before, her brother Donald McIntyre had told her the whole matter of Moses Campbell being in bed with said Janet Small, and that she understood this to be the meaning of what Janet Small said to her, and therefore asked for no explication, and this was the truth as she would answer to God. She declared that she could not write.

Alexander McIntyre in Drumnanagnach, aged 34 years, married, (blank for one third of the page after this).

And after examination of witnesses above written, the Minister intimated to Janet Small that he was, by the order of the Kirk Session, writing to the Kirk Session of Moulin, Sabbath next, to examine such witnesses as resided in that parish, and whereof she formally got a list. Likewise he was ordered to apply to the Kirk Session of Inverness to examine sergeant Webber, who commanded the party stationed at Badintiobairt, and his wife by the same process, by the first opportunity tha offered and that she herself might be present or appoint any other she thought proper, to witness such an examination.

(20th March 1757) The Minister had been informed that there were several witnesses in the parish of Moulin who could give evidence in the process against John Stewart's wife in Shinigaig-more, beside those that she already had a list of, and proposed that the Kirk Session of Moulin should be asked to examine them also. The Session thought that this was reasonable and requested the Minister to acquaint the Session of Moulin therewith.

(24th April 1757) Katharine McIntyre, spouse to Duncan Stewart in Wester Monzie appeared and was examined (again).

(At this point the Session seem to given up the impossible search for the truth: the accuser, Donald McIntyre in Drumnanagnach, bore a grudge against Janet Small; the only other witness present, Elspeth McDonald, alias Elspeth McGillandris in Dalnamine was not interrogated by the Session for some unknown reason; Caleb Mason and his regiment were back up at Inverness; Moses Campbell the fox-hunter had left the parish; and everybody else 'knew' the local gossip from unreliable sources.

Donald Stewart now in Toldunie (previously in Easter Baluaine) had his fine of £7 Scots modified, having paid £5 8s Scots. The outstanding £1 12s would pay the funeral expenses of his poor good-mother (mother-in-law)

A peck of oatmeal allotted for the deceased Alexander Tais in Aldclune was equally divided to Duncan Cuthbert in Tomvulin and Robert Fergusson in Balnald.

The following Sabbath's collection was to be given to Alexander Stewart, a poor, lame lad in Milntown of Lude who was going to the infirmary, being in danger of having his arm removed before it could be healed or cured.

(9th January 1757) The Sabbath's collection of £7 2s 2d was given to lame Alexander Stewart.

9th January 1757

The Session gave £3 14s 8d Scots to Thomas McKenzie of Rinancoillach of the 8s Sterling allowed him by the Session for his expenses in coffin, dead clothes etc for burying a poor woman who died near his house in May 1747. He allowed (reduced the sum) by £1 13s 4d Scots, as the interest of 50 merks due at Martinmass last, mortified by his grandfather Thomas McKenzie.

A testificate was given to John Robertson in Clune-beg, a young lad who left the parish Martinmass last.

23rd January 1757 at Blair

The Day's Collection of £1 0s 5d Scots was given to Donald Forbes in Tighnaird in order to pay off some of that owing for the death clothes of Alexander Tais in Aldclune

John Robertson in Dalerie gave a shilling Sterling to the poor, which was given to Neill Stewart in Miltown of Blair.
(John Robertson in Dalerie and Janet Robertson in Breakach, marriage banns in OPR, 16th December 1756).

30th January 1757 at Blair

Testificates were given to Hugh Grant, alias Hugh McGregore and Duncan Grant, alias Duncan McGregore, the sons of Gregore McEwen (i.e. Gregor, son of Hugh) in Rieriach. The first left the parish at Whitsunday 1751 and the other at Whitsunday 1756.

There was a crown given for the use of the poor, from the mortcloth at the funeral of (Finlay Fergusson of Baledmond, of which £1 7s Scots was distributed.

6th February 1757 at Struan

Testificates were given to John Robertson son to Duncan Robertson, late beadle here, who left the parish at Martinmass 1754. Also given to John Stewart, servant to Lude who left the parish at Martinmass last, and to Niell Campbell in Strathgroy, a flax-dresser, who was about to leave the parish.

10th February 1757 at Blair - the National Fast Day

The Session consisted of:
The Minister, (Donald Robertson of) Pitagowan, Alexander Gow, Robert Stewart, Duncan Robertson, John Robertson, Donald Calmanach, George Richie and John McLauchlane, Elders.

The Minister reported that they got a crown (for the poor) for the mortcloth at the funeral of Lady Fincastle (Margaret Balneaves?), and that he was out (owed money) for a coffin and burying a soldier's wife who perished in the storm upon the King's Highway at Drumuachdair (Drummochter), in whole £7 9s 9d Scots, of which, to Donald McFarlane in Calvine for making the coffin, £1 0s 9d Scots and 9s Scots to Donald Forbes in Tighnaird as the balance he wanted for the dead clothes of Alexander Tais in Aldclune.

13th February 1757 at Blair

Janet Ramsay, late servant to John Stewart in Shinigaig-more, voluntarily appeared, owned guilt and pregnancy and gave up John Gow, late servant there, now in Balinluig, as father to it. John Gow was summoned to appear Sabbath next.

(20th February 1757) John Gow in Balinluig appeared and confessed himself father to the pregnancy of Janet Ramsay.

(1st May 1757)John Gow in Lagmore made his first appearance before the Congregation, for his fornication with Janet Ramsay in Croftinduine (Moulin parish). He was rebuked and ordered to appear Sabbath next at Struan.

(15th May 1757) John Gow in Lagmore made his second appearance before the Congregation, was seriously rebukes and exhorted to repentance and dismissed.

(18th September 1757) Janet Ramsay in Lagmore appeared before the Session for her antenuptial fornication with John Gow, her husband, was rebuked and, having paid her fine which was modified to £5 Scots, got up her bill and was dismissed.

20th February 1757

The Day's Collection of £2 15s was given to Alexander McKay, a soldier in the military, who was laying in Blair, having his legs and knees scalded by accident with boiling water, and was a great object (of pity), having nothing to maintain himself.

27th February 1757

Katharine Fergusson in Dalnamine, late in Blairfettie, voluntarily appeared, being delated to be with child, owned guilt and pregnancy and gave up Duncan McIntosh in Blairfettie, her late master, as father of it. The said Duncan McIntosh was summoned to appear at the next Session meeting.

(20th March 1757) Duncan McIntosh in Blairfettie being called, appeared and owned himself father to the pregnancy of Katharine Fergusson, alias Katharine McAdie, his late servant, now in Dalnamine. the Session order him to give in his bill for his fine, which he did, payable against the 20th day of May first, of £10 Scots, and William McKenzie, miller at Kirkton of Struan, conjunct with him, and to make his first public appearance Sabbath next at Blair.

(29th March 1757) Duncan McIntosh in Blairfettie made his first appearance before the Congregation for his fornication with Katharine Fergusson in Dalnamine, was rebuked and instructed to re-appear in 14 days time at Struan.

(10th April 1757) Duncan McIntosh in Blairfettie did not appear as appointed and was summoned again.

(1st May 1757) Duncan McIntosh in Blairfettie appeared for his third time for his fornication with Katharine Fergusson in Dalnamine, was rebuked and was dismissed.

(1st January 1758) Duncan McIntosh paid his fine of £10 Scots for his fornication with Katharine Fergusson in Dalriach, his late servant woman. Her fine was included and he was given a receipt since his bill (IOU) was not in the Session Clerk's custody that day, but would get it at Blair.

6th March 1757

Janet Strong in Miltown of Lude, late in Blair, being delated to be with child, was summoned but did not appear. She was summoned for a second time.

(13th March 1757) Janet Strong in Miltown of Kindrochit (Lude), was summoned for the second time but did not appear. She was summoned for a third time.

(29th March 1757) Janet Strang in Kindrochit (Lude) appeared, having made her confession to the Minister and (Donald Robertson of) Pitagowan, some days before at Blair Manse, owning guilt and pregnancy and fathered it upon William Walker, one of the wrights at Atholl House. William Walker appeared and Janet Strang persisted in her accusation, which he strongly refused, protesting that he never had anything ado with her. The Session ordered them to re-appear in eight days time and seriously exhorted them to be ingenuous.

(3rd April 1757) William Walker and Janet Strang appeared. She persisted in fathering the child upon him and gave some circumstances, namely about the market at the Bridgend of Tilt, last, he committed guilt with her, which he strongly refused and promised to give up another who was guilty with her. The Session delayed the matter for 14 days and summoned them both to appear again.

(17th April 1757) Janet Strang in Kindrochit and William Walker, wright in Blair, appeared. She persisted in fathering her child upon him, and he denied it. The Session removed Janet Strang and discoursed with William Walker separately, but he still adhered to his former denial and said that according to his promise, he had cited witnesses that said Janet Strang was a night of part thereof, in bed with William McDonald, her then Master's son. The witnesses were John McGilliwie, merchant in Dunkeld and Grissel Kennedy, the other hire-woman, and Donald Robertson, a fiddler, residing mostly about Lude. Janet Strang confessed that said Grissel Kennedy and Donald Robertson were alongs with her that night in bed with William McDonald, foresaid. the Session considered the matter and allowed the proof to be laid, and called the witnesses before them. the said John McGilliwie and Grissel Kennedy appeared, but Donald Robertson appeared not and was summoned to the next Session meeting.

John McGilliwie, merchant in Dunkeld, aged 28 years or thereby, unmarried, was interrogated and deponed that on the evening of Teile Seumais last, he happened to be in the house of John McDonald in Blair, where he observed Janet Strang, then servant to said John McDonald, in bed with William McDonald, his son. He also observed another lass in bed with her at the same time and also a young lad who played at the fiddle. The deponent called for a light, and by the time that the light came he thought, but was not sure, that he saw Janet Strang rise out of the bed. Being interrogated whether she had her wearing clothes on he deponed that he knew not, nor whether she was under the blankets, and that when the landlord or landlady came with the light, he challenged him, or her, for permitting the like in their house and this was the truth as he would answer to God (which he signed).

Grissel Kennedy, servant to John McDonald in Blair, aged 20 years or thereby, unmarried, was interrogated and deponed that upon the evening of Teile Seumais last, she and Janet Strang, leaving a company that were dancing in the house of John McDonald in Blair, went into the other end of said house where William McDonald, their Master's son, and Donald Robertson the fiddler had laid down upon a couch, having their wearing clothes on and had leaned themselves down to them, and that immediately John McGilliwie came to them but made no stay. Soon afterwards the deponent left Janet Strang with the said William McDonald and the other young boy. A little afterwards John McGilliwie attempting to go to the room where Janet Strang and William McDonald were lying, found the door locked and could get no access. Afterwards she heard John McGilliwie threaten that he would bring them before the Session. Being interrogated as to how long William McDonald and Janet Strang stayed together in said apartment, Grissel Kennedy deponed that she knew not, but she did not see them till after sun rising next day, and this was the truth as she would answer to God. She declared that she could not write.

(24th April 1757) Donald Robertson, fiddler at Lude, aged 18 years or thereby was interrogated and deponed that upon the evening of Theil Shemais last, being in the house of John McDonald in Blair, in bed with William McDonald his son, Janet Strang and Grissel Kennedy came to the beds where they were sleeping, as he believed, to avoid some that were in the house drinking, who were offering rudeness to them. In a little Grissel Kennedy left the room but Janet Strang continued to daylight. Janet Strang lay under the (bed)clothes with William McDonald but the deponent did not know whether both Janet Strang and William McDonald, or either of them had taken off their wearing clothes. Being asked if he had any suspicion of them being guilty of uncleanness, he deponed that he had none, that he fell asleep and found the said Janet Strang sitting in the bed with her earing clothes on when he awakened, and this was the truth as he would answer to God.(Donald Robertson signed his name).

After mature deliberation the proof brought in by William Walker, notwithstanding the indecent behaviour that Janet Strang is guilty of with William McDonald, the said William Walker could not be free of the scandal without his taking the Oath of Purgation and, as he demanded this priviledge, the Session referred it to the Presbytery of Dunkeld, to meet at Dull the following Tuesday where both persons were to attend.

(8th May 1757) John McDonald paid the fine of fornication for his son William McDonald amounting to £13 Scots including expenses, of which £1 10s Scots was given to Patrick Robertson, Auchleek's Officer, while Factor for the poor. 18s Scots was given to the Kirk Officer for summoning and expences while prosecuting said William McDonald, remainder was given to other poor people.

13th March 1757

Three shilling Sterling was paid in for the use of the mortcloth for the funeral of John Robertson wright, the schoolmaster of Blair's only son.

20th March 1757 at Struan

The Session consisted of:
The Minister, (Duncan Robertson of) Dalnamine, (Donald Robertson of) Pitagowan, James Robertson, Duncan Robertson, Donald Calmanach, Donald McIntosh, and Donald Cameron, Elders.

Testificates were given to John Robertson in Pitagowan, Duncan McColl in Calvine and Alexander Robertson at Bridgend of Struan, who enlisted themselves in the Highland Battalions.

Hellen McColl in Tomnasailthein (Tomnasallen) was delated to be with child and was summoned for Sabbath next at Blair.

(3rd April 1757) Hellen McColl in Tomnasailthein (Tomnasallen) was summoned, appeared and owned guilt and pregnancy and gave up James Stewart, servant to James Robertson in Craig of Clunes as father to her pregnancy. She and James Stewart were ordered to appear before the Session in 14 days time.

(17th April 1757) James Stewart, servant to James Robertson in Craig of Clunes appeared and acknowledged himself father to the the pregnancy of Hellen McColl in Tomnasailthein (Tomnasallen). He was ordered to appear Sabbath next and gave in his bill of £10 Scots for his fine, payable against Martinmass next and his brother Donald Stewart in Ardtulichan, conjunct with him.

(1st May 1757) James Stewart in Craig of Clunes appeared before the Congregation for the first time, was rebuked and order to appear again, Sabbath next, at Blair.

(15th May 1757) James Stewart in Craig of Clunes made his second appearance before the Congregation, was seriously rebuked and exhorted to repentance and dismissed.

(16th October 1757) Hellen McColl in Tomnasailthein (Tomnasallen) made her first appearance before the Congregation for her fornication with James Stewart in Craig of Clunes, was rebuked and ordered to continue her appearances.

(8th January 1758) James Stewart in Craig of Clunes paid his fine of £10 Scots for his fornication with Hellen McColl in Tomnasailthein (Tomnasallen), her fine included, and got up his bill.

27th March 1757 at Struan

A testificate was given to Alexander Robertson, son to Charles Robertson in Auchinruie.

Ann Stewart in Invertilt voluntarily appeared, owned guilt and pregnancy, and gave up John Oliphant, one of the stuco men at Atholl House. the said John Oliphant, being called, appeared and acknowledged guilt with said Ann Stewart, but refused himself father to her pregnancy.

(8th May 1757) John Oliphant, stuco man in Blair, made his first appearance before the Congregation for his fornication with Ann Stewart in Invertilt, a trilapse. He was rebuked and dismissed, being ordered to pay his fine, modified to £5 Scots, to the Session Clerk.

(12th June 1757) The Session Clerk paid in £5 Scots, the fine of John Oliphant.

Testificates were given to Robert Frazer, late in Pitagowan, and Neill Stewart, late in Aldanachlair, who enlisted in the Highland Battalions.

Charles Gow in Inverslanie paid 3s Sterling for the mortcloth at his wife's funeral, of which 2s Sterling was given to John Kea (Kay), writer in Dunkeld: the one for writing an order to apprehend the foresaid Janet Strang, who was contumacious (wilfully disobedient to authority); the other for writing a claim against John Gow in Lagmore who gave in his bill with John Robertson in Shinigaig as cautioner, payable the second Tuesday after date, of £10 Scots.

3rd April 1757 at Blair

William Wallace at the Bridgend of Tilt was given a crown to account, for making up the stool of repentance and mending the Communion table which was broken by the unruliness of such persons as bury in the church. The crown was paid for the mortcloth at the funeral of Patrick Butter jnr. of Kinnaird.

The Kirk Officer was paid his fees of £9 Scots dued from Candlemass 1756 to Candelmass last, 1757, of which he had 6s 1d Sterling lodged with him of the Heritor's quota, paid by the Session for them, and to Niell McGlashan, their Clerk last year, with the rest paid to the Treasurer.

Testificates were given to Beatrice McIntosh in Drumnacrich and to Christian Cameron, late in Cailbruar, who removed at Martinmass last

10th April 1757 at Blair

The Minister presented the Presbytery Officer's discharge of his salary, being 1s Sterling, payable from Candlemass 1756 to Candlemass last, 1757, which was repaid by the Session.

1st May 1757

A testificate was given to Beatrice Robertson, daughter to (Duncan Robertson of) Kindrochit who was planning to leave the parish.

22nd May 1757

Mr Fergusson, minister of Moulin preached, Mr Stewart being at the General Assembly.

29th May 1757

5th June 1757

3 merks of (Alexander Stewart, 6th of) Tullich's annual rent (interest) was given to Alexander McDonald, a poor lame man in Blairbuie.

No deliquents (sinners) were reported to the Session. The Day's collection was given to a distressed woman (un-named) in Cailbruar.

12th June 1757

A testificate was given to Peter Bennet, mason in Kindrochit, a married man.

The Day's collection was given to the poor, £27 17s 5d Scots was lodged with George Richie.

19th June 1757

John Robertson in Easter Monzie gave 1s Sterling to the poor for his third proclamation in order to marriage.
(John Robertson in Easter Monzie and Katharine Cameron in Kilmaveonaig, marriage banns in OPR, 9th June 1757).

John Robertson in Croftdou gave 1s Sterling to the poor for his third proclamation in order to marriage.
(John Robertson in Croftdow and Isobel Robertson in Bridgend of Struan, marriage banns in OPR, 13th June 1757).

26th June 1757, Struan

10th July 1757

Robert Stewart in Shinigaig-more paid 5 merks interest on the principal sum of 100 merks per bond, due to the Session, from Whitsunday 1756 until Whitsunday 1757.

17th July 1757

A testificate was given to Alexander Stewart in Port-an-eilean, who came into the parish January last.

A testificate was given to James Menzies in Nether Lettoch, who left the parish at Whitsunday 1756.

After giving to some of the most indigent (needy), £32 5s 7d Scots was lodged with George Richie.

24th July 1757

Alexander McGlashan, now (sedan) chairman in Edinburgh, late in the parish, being twice proclaimed with a lass in the parish, was ordered to give a crown to the poor since he was not booked nor proclaimed in Edinburgh, only a testificate from there. He gave 2s Sterling and his (blank), Alexander McGlashan in Invervack promised to pay half a crown at the next meeting of the Session
(Alexander McGlashan in Peeble's Wynd, Edinburgh, and Janet Mackglashan in Dondamharg of Invervack, marriage banns in OPR, 25th July 1757).

(11th September 1757) Alexander McGlashan in Invervack paid half a crown, promised to the Session on his nephew's account.

William McKenzie, miller at Struan and several others who were making use of the loft of the church at Struan and left the door open so that it was broken by the wind, were charge by the Session for the smith's mending of the bands with nails. 2s Sterling was given to Donald McFarlane in Calvine for timber used in mending said door.

(4th September 1757) William McKenzie, miller at Struan, and John Forbes in Kirkton of Struan, paid 6d each, and (Alexander Stewart, 6th of) Tullich paid 2d, and Patrick McLaren, there, promised to pay 6d Sterling, for making use of the loft of the Church at Struan, indecently, by putting their lint in it, so that, as minuted, the door and bands of said loft were broken.

Tokens were given to some communicants and £12 1s 3d Scots was lodged with the Treasurer.

31st July 1757

Neill Kennedy in Croftvikewan paid 3s Sterling interest on the principal sum of £3 Sterling per bill, due to the Session, from Martinmass 1756 until Martinmass 1757.

A testificate was given to Alexander Robertson, son to the deceased Alexander Robertson and Cicel Stewart, now residing at Croftnacussaig, who left the parish at Martinmass 1752.

14th August 1757

21st August 1757

A testificate was given to William Robertson in Tomvulin who left the parish at Whitsunday 1757.

A testificate was given to Janet Robertson, late in Kilmaveonaig who left the parish at Whitsunday 1757.

24th August 1757

£85 13s 7d Scots was collected from the two Fast Days, the Preparation Day, the Sacrament Day and the Thanksgiving Day.

4th September 1757

Testificates were given to James Robertson and Duncan McLean, both in Trinafour who enlisted in the Hon. Capt. James Murray's Company.

A testificate was given to Malcolm McPherson, son to John McPherson in Dalnacardoch who left the parish at Whitsunday 1754.

Duncan Stewart in Port-an-eilean paid to account £6 Scots in part payment of his fine of fornication with Janet Campbell, late there.

11th September 1757

£8 Scots was given to William McMillan in Calvine, in full payment and clearance of the board-wages and clothes for William Blair since he entered into his house.

The Session considered the circumstances of James McIntosh in Balnald of Blairuachdar, with a young child being nursed as his wife was incapable, having no milk, and with very little to pay the nurse. The Session gave a crown to the nurse.

18th September 1757

James McKenzie in Clune-beg made his first appearance before the Congregation for his fornication with Margaret Stewart in Tressait, was rebuked and ordered to re-appear Sabbath in fourteen days.

(2nd October 1757) James McKenzie in Clune-beg made his second appearance for his fornication with Margaret Stewart in Tressait, was rebuked and dismissed.

(11th June 1758) Alexander Stewart in Tressait paid £5 to account for his daughter's fornication with James McKenzie in Clune-beg.

The Session Clerk was paid his wages, being £6 Scots, due from 1st September 1756 to 1st September 1757. £72 2s 1d Scots was lodged with the Treasurer.

25th September 1757

A testificate was given to William McKenzie in Kirkton of Struan, a married man who had resided in the parish since Whitsunday 1753.

9th October 1757

16th October 1757

15s Sterling of Mr Harrison's charity to the poor was distributed, and 1s Sterling was given to Donald McLaren, the waulker, for keeping the (Struan) church keys. £19 3s 1d Scots was lodged with Donald Robertson.

23rd October 1757

The annual rent (interest) from the mortification of Patrick Stewart, late of Ardkincael, being about 3s Sterling payable from Martinmass 1755 to Martinmass 1756, was given to Janet Stewart, a poor woman in Easter Invervack, and grand-daughter to the said Patrick Stewart

£1 7s Sterling of Mr Harrison's charity to the poor was distributed, and 2s Sterling was given to Christian Ammonich, a poor cripple lass in Easter Baluaine.

30th October 1757

The Minister the discharges (receipts) for the Synod Clerk, 5s Sterling, and the Presbytery Clerk, 3s Sterling, due to them by the Blair Atholl Session. He also presented Mr Ross's discharge of 7s 3d Sterling, collected 19th December 1756 for educating students in Divinity, having the Gaelic language. £3 6s 10d Scots was given to the poor.

6th November 1757

Christian McIntosh in Grennich, being delated to be with child, was summoned, appeared, and owned guilt and pregnancy, and gave up Alexander Calmanach in Grennich. He appeared, acknowledged her accusation and paid both their fines, modified to £9 10s Scots since he paid it so frankly in cash, and they enacted to continue so for the future. The fine was given to the poor for winter shoes and to pay the wages of the Synod and Presbytery Clerks, payable from October 1756 to October 1757, as previously minuted.

(4th December 1757) Alexander Calmanach in Grennich made his first appearance before the Congregation for his fornication with Christian McIntosh, there, was rebuked and order to appear again, Sabbath next at Struan.

(11th December 1757) Alexander Calmanach in Grennich made his second appearance for his fornication with Christian McIntosh, there, was rebuked and dismissed.

(28th May 1758) When Donald Calmanach in Auchinruie repays half a crown to his nephew, Alexander Calmanach in Grennich, his bill will be returned.

A testificate was given to Alexander McGilliwie, son to Patrick McGilliwie in Dalchalloch, who was leaving the parish.

4th December 1757

The Session promised to pay Donald McLauchlane in Mualich-more 10 merks Scots as one quarters board-wages for Donald Robertson, an orphan.

(8th January 1758) Half a guinea was given to Donald McLauchlane in Mualich-more to account, for the board wages of (Donald Robertson), the child of Duncan Robertson, late there.

The Session order the Treasurer to give 3s Sterling, in order to pay for a coffin for Elspeth Stewart, a poor lassie in Tomnagaoith (Tomnaguie).

25th December 1757

Testificates were given to Margaret McKenzie and Marjory McKenzie, good-daughters (daughters-in-law) to the late (John Stewart of) Inverslanie, who left the parish Whitsunday, last.

(John Stewart of) Bonskeid paid a crown to the poor for the use of the mortcloth at his Lady's funeral (Jean Stewart of Bonskeid).

Patrick Robertson at Bridgend of Struan paid in a guinea, lent to him at harvest last, with 4s Scots annual rent (interest).

John Robertson in Easter Balrobie was given a receipt for 5 merks Scots, the interest on 100 merks Scots in behoof of Alexander Robertson in Easter Kindrochit, his son-in-law, payable Martinmass last, having paid £2 2s 6d Scots in cash, which was given to Alexander Robertson in Mualich-beg to help him in paying his brother's son's board wages to Donald Mclauchlane in Mualich-more.

The Session agreed to pay a crown to Robert Stewart, the blind man in Tomnanculack (Tomnaculag) for keeping William Blair to be his guide until 1st May next.

The Session ordered the Treasurer to pay the miller of Lude for two bolls of oatmeal, received from him for the behoof of the poor.

£8 Scots was given to Neill Gow in Toldamph to pay for a quarter of his child's board wages.

£39 0s 3d Scots was lodged with George Richie, Treasurer, after deducting £16 16s Scots in payment to William Stewart, tacksman of Kincraigie's (mill) for 4 bolls of oatmeal received from him in behoof of the poor.

1st January 1758, Struan

The Struan Session consisted of:
The Minister, (Donald Robertson of) Pitagowan, James Robertson, Duncan Robertson, Donald Calmanach, Donald McIntosh Elders.

Duncan McIntosh paid his fine of £10 Scots for his fornication with Katharine Fergusson in Dalriach, his late servant woman. Her fine was included and he was given a receipt since his bill (IOU) was not in the Session Clerk's custody that day, but would get it at Blair. The fine and the Day's collection of 4s Scots was given to the poor. There were no deliquents in the Elder's districts.

8th January 1758, Blair

The Blair Session consisted of:
The Minister, Robert Stewart, George Richie, John McLauchlane, Donald Robertson Elders.

A testificate was given to Duncan Stewart in Ardtulichan who left the parish at Martinmass 1753.

15th January 1758

The Day's collection, being £4 8s 2d, was given in order to help build a bridge at Comrie in Strathearn

22nd January 1758

The 5 merks interest of John Stewart of Bonskeid's 100 merks, payable at Martinmass last was paid to the Session. Half was given to Donald Stewart in Balinteapail (Balchapel of Borenich) and the other half to Patrick Robertson in Croftcarnach of Borenich.

The 20 merks interest of (Neil Robertson of) Bohespic's 400 merks, payable at Martinmass last was given to: the relict of James Robertson in Seanbhaile of Glentilt, 5 merks; Katharine McLean, a distressed lass in Trinafour, 3 merks; Donald Robertson, a poor man in Trinafour, 8 merks; Patrick Robertson in Bohespic, 4 merks.

A testificate was given to Janet Robertson, daughter to the above Donald Robertson in Trinafour, who was intending to go to England.

A crown was paid for the use of the mortcloth at the funeral of Robert Robertson in Over Kinaldy, which - and some more - was given to his poor relations and other poor persons. £16 Scots was lodged with Donald Robertson, (Struan Session Treasurer).

29th January 1758

Neill Kennedy in Croftvickewan paid 3s Sterling, being a year's interest of the principal sum of £3 Sterling, due by him per bill at Martinmass 1757. James Kennedy in Invertilt and Robert McIntosh in Balintoul gave in their conjunct bill as security for the said sum of £3 Sterling, and the Session being satisified returned the bill to Neill Kennedy.

A testificate was requested by Robert Robertson, son to Alexander Robertson in Bruchriach. The Session recollected that some years before, he had been accused of being guilty of Breach of the Sabbath, by fishing upon a Sunday evening, in time of the black fish. He was summoned, but did not appear, and upon that they refused to grant him one. (Presumably later) he acknowledged that he arose upon a Monday morning, a long time before day(break) and could not free himself (of the accusation), but that he might have bordered upon the Sabbath. Being rebuked and promising to behave better for the future, a testificate was ordered for him.

5th February 1758

James McIntosh in Blairuachdar was given £1 16s Scots in order to help him pay the wages of a child he was nursing.

1s Sterling was given to John Menzies, a poor crippled lad in Balnald of Clune.

16th February 1758, The General Fast Day

Mr Campbell, minister of Dull, gave a receipt for the sum of 7s 4d Sterling, collected in Blair, for building Comrie bridge in Strathearn.

26th February 1758, The General Fast Day

Patrick Robertson in Toulich gave 1s Sterling to the poor.
(Patrick Robertson in Tullich and Katharine Campbell in Loinbhreak, Fortingall parish, marriage banns 23rd February 1758)

12th March 1758

John McGregore in Lirigan gave 1s Sterling for his third proclamation.
(John McGregore in Lirigan (Lurgan?), Fortingall parish, and Janet McLean in Trinafour, marriage banns 9th March 1758)

Half a crown was given to bury James Stewart, a poor man in Bailmeadhonich (Balmeanach) of Lude, and 18s Scots was paid for burying John McIntosh, a poor lad in Blairuachdar.

19th March 1758

Nothing of moment. The Kirk Officer was given £4 Scots on account for his fees, and some charity was given to the most indigent.

26th March 1758

Christian Richie in Tomanraid was delated to be with child and was summoned to appear before the Session, Sabbath next, at Blair.

(2nd April 1858) Christian Richie in Tomanraid appeared, owned guilt and pregnancy, and gave up James Caldel in Carrick as father to it. The said James Caldel appeared and acknowledged guilt with her thrice: the first, the 12th July; the second, the 22nd July; and the third time, the 31st July. He was ordered to give in his bill and make his appearances without delay.

(30th April 1758) James Caldel in Carrick made his first appearance for his fornication with Christian Richie in Tomanraid, was rebuked and ordered to appear at Struan the next Sabbath. The said James Caldel and Duncan Caldel, his brother in Carrick, gave in their conjunct bill of £10 Scots, payable the 8th of June next, for both fines.

(7th May 1758) James Caldel in Balintuim made his second appearance for his fornication with Christian Richie in Tomanraid, was rebuked and dismissed.

(3rd December 1758) James Caldel in Carrick paid his fine for his fornication with Christian Richie in Tomanraid, modified to £9 14s Scots, and got up his bill.

The Treasurer was ordered to give £4 Scots to the Kirk Officer, which with the other £4 scots paid to him Sabbath last at Blair, completed his fees, preceeding Candlemass 1758.

Clothes for William Blair, being 4 yards at 10d per yard and thread, and 7d to the tailor for making them, and 10d for a pair of shoes. In all, £2 17s Scots.

2nd April 1758

John Robertson in Over Campsie alleged that Angus Robertson in Toldounie craved him for debt upon a Sunday. The Session delayed it until the next Sabbath so that witnesses could be summoned.

(9th April 1758) Angus Robertson in Toldounie appeared, also John Robertson in Over Campsie and Elspeth McBeath his wife. the said Angus Robertson denied the accusation brought against him by the said John Robertson and no witnesses appeared. The Session delayed it until the Commissary Court was sitting, and to cite him thereto.

A crown was given for use of the mortcloth for the funeral of the relict of Robert Stewart, late in Keanaghline of Glengirnaig, who died at Duntaulich.

(James Robertson of) Lude gave a half crown to the poor, for his speedy proclamations.
(James Robertson of Lude and Miss Margaret Mercer, eldest daughter to the Honourable Robert Mercer of Aldie, in West Church parish, Edinburgh, married in Gorgie at the Countess Dowager of Dunmore's residence, banns, 4th April 1758)

2nd April 1758

1s Sterling was given to a poor woman of the name of Ross who was going home to the North, and to some other objects (of pity).

16th April 1758

John Robertson in Bridgend of Struan gave 1s Sterling fro his third proclamation, which was given to the poor.
(John Robertson in Bridgend of Struan and Isobel McGillivie in Tomcraggach, marriage banns, 11th April 1758)

23rd April 1758

The Minister presented the Presbytery Officer's discharge of 1s Sterling, advanced by himself which was not refunded that day, but was on the 30th April. 15s Scots was given to the poor and £9 11s Scots was lodged with George Richie.

30th April 1758

Testificates were given to William Stewart in Miltown of Kincraigie, and James Gow his servant, and for Patrick Stewart, under-miller there, for being habile (reliable) witnesses before any Court where they are legally called.

A testificate was given to Lauchlane McIntosh in Inver, who left the parish in March 1756, being booked there in order to marriage.

7th May 1758

William McDonald in Blairbuie became cautioner (guarantee) to the Session in behoof of Alexander McDonald, a poor man there, for the sum of £5 Scots lent to him by the Session till Martinmass next, to traffick on, the £5 being (Alexander Stewart, 6th of) Tullich's interest on the principal sum of £100 Scots, payable at Martinmass next by getting a precept drawn by the Session in his favour, upon the said (Alexander Stewart, 6th of) Tullich.

Janet Frazer, daughter to Patrick Frazer in Tomcraggach, being to remove out of the parish, was given a testificate.

There was a report that a riot was committed in Wester Invervack, lately upon the Sabbath Day. The Session desired (Donald Robertson of) Pitagowan, whose district it was, to enquire who were the persons guilty in such a breach and report Sabbath next at Blair.

(14th May 1758) (Donald Robertson of) Pitagowan was not present to give his report anent the Invervack riot and breach of the Sabbath.

21st May 1758

A testificate was given to Christian Brand who served about 3 years in the parish and removed from it 3 years ago, going to the south of this Kingdom.

28th May 1758

Margaret Cumming, a lass in Kinaldy, was delated to be with child. It was recommended to the Elders residing next to said place, to enquire and report what information they could find about her.

(30th July 1758) The Elders being interrogated if they could give any sure account anent the lass delated to be with child in Kinaldy, answered not and were enjoined to enquire more narrowly about her and report.

(17th September 1758) John Cameron in Wester Baluaine paid £5 Scots to the Session as his fine of fornication committed with Margaret Cumming, now in Laindachain, and they received the said Margaret Cumming and her cautioner's bill of £5 Scots, payable against Michaelmass next.

(24th September 1758) Margaret Cumming in Laindachain of Murlagan (Dunalastair) made her first appearance for her fornication with John Cameron in Wester Baluaine, was rebuked and ordered to continue her appearances.

(1st October 1758) Margaret Cumming in Laindachain made her second appearance for her fornication with John Cameron in Wester Baluaine, was rebuked and dismissed.

(17th February 1760) John Cameron in Wester Baluaine paid in £5 Scots as his party Margaret Cumming's fine. His bill was ordered to be brought out for him or cancelled.

4th June 1758

The Session paid William Wallace, wright at Bridgend of Tilt, 4s Sterling for two days work of himself and his son, and some timber and nails, for mending the Communion table.

11th June 1758

After giving to some poor persons, £8 9s 8d Scots was lodged with George Richie.

18th June 1758

The Struan Session consisted of:
The Minister, (Donald Robertson of) Pitagowan, Duncan Robertson, Donald Robertson, Donald Calmanach, Thomas Calmanach, Donald McIntosh, Donald Cameron and Alexander Mackglashan Elders.

Testificates were given to James Gow in Blair and Duncan Richie in Balinuarain, as being habile (reliable) witnesses where cited.

After giving some (charity) to the most indigent (needy), £16 6s 9d Scots was lodged with Donald Robertson, Treasurer. They closed with prayer (as usual).

25th June 1758

The Minister intimated that he intended to celebrate the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper at Blair, the 23rd July next, to which the Session unanimously consented, as being crowded with poor people, they gave them 9s Sterling, being the Day's collection, except 9d.

24th July 1758

A total of £45 9s 1d Scots was collected from the Fast Day, the Preparation Day, the Sacrament Day and the Thanksgiving Day.

James Brodie, wright in Blair, having made in May 1757 1,000 tokens for the Session's use at 2s 6d Sterling per 100, and 60 tokens more given gratis, and the stamp also, and since it was due for more than a year his charge was £1 6s Sterling. The Session Clerk, being resting (owing) to the Minister and Kirk Session of Blair, the sum of £1 1s 4d Sterling and two year's interest, the sum coming to £1 3s 5d Sterling, the said James Brodie was willing to take the Session Clerk's sum in part payment, and got a receipt drawn upon George Richie, the Treasurer, for the balance, being 2s 7d Sterling. Upon that James Brodie gave his discharge and the Session Clerk got up his bill.

(6th August 1758) George Richie paid 2s 7d Sterling, drawn upon him by the Minister, in favour of James Brodie as the balance of his payment for the tokens.

6th August 1758

A testificate was given to Ann Robertson in Blair who left the parish at Whitsunday 1748, during her residence in the parish before that term.

5s Sterling was given to William Wallace, wright at Bridgend of Tilt, for a coffin made by him for Margaret Forbes, a poor cripple lass who died at Balintoul, having nothing to pay for it.

George Richie gave 11s Sterling to the poor and the Treasurer of Struan Session paid in 5s Sterling for the poor, and another 2s Sterling which was paid to another two of Struan's distribution. So lodged with himself was £12 7s 9d Scots and lodged with George Richie was £58 15s 8d Scots.

27th August 1758

A testificate was given to Bettie McDonald (Beatrice McDonald), late in Blairbuie, who left the parish at Martinmass 1753.

A testificate was given to James Robertson, tailor, son to Donald Robertson in Shinigaig-more, being to remove out of the parish for the Low Country during the harvest shearing.

3rd September 1758

The Session paid 1s Sterling to Robert Stewart, the blind man late in Tomnaculag, for a clearance of William Blair's board wages, while with him.

The Session paid £4 10s Scots to John Robertson, boatman at Pitaldonich, and to William Mackintosh in Tomnancuag for four joists bought from them for the Bridge of Struan, and £3 Scots to Donald McFarlain in Calvine for seven days workmanship at said Bridge. The Struan Treasurer was instructed to pay 3s 3d Sterling to Duncan Robertson in Tullich, and to Robert McGilliwie in Bochonie for two joists bought from them for said Struan bridge, and 1s Sterling to Donald McLaren, the waulker at Kirkton of Struan.

10th September 1758

17th September 1758

The Blair Session consisted of:
The Minister, John Cowan, Robert Stewart, John Robertson, George Richie, and John McLauchlane, Elders.

Half a crown was given to Donald McDonald in Little Lude for teaching poor scholars in Tenandry, winter last, and to several other poor people.

John McIntosh in Wester Monzie appeared and was interrogated for the reason of his delaying his marriage for so long, and answered that it was want of health, and that he did not retract. Being asked if he would take it amiss if she should marry another, answered he would not and gave her full liberty. Upon that, the Session judged the bride and cautioner free on her part of the bill of Consignation to the Session.
(John MackIntosh in Wester Monzie and Isobel McLauchlane in Park of Ceannamoin, married 1759)

John McFarlain in Miltown of Lude gave 1s Sterling to poor.
(John McFarlain in Miltown of Lude and Elspeth Stewart in Lude, marriage banns, 14th September 1758)

1st October 1758

The Session desired the Session Clerk to draw up a discharge and receive from the Treasurer £6 Scots, being his fee for officiating said office from 1st September 1757 to 1st September 1758, which he did.

A testificate was given to John Gow in Lagmore, and Janet Ramsay his wife, he enlisting himself in the Royal Highland Regiment.

James Stewart in Blairuachdar and George Moon in Ardkincael, by their conjunct bill, received from the Treasurer £20 Scots, payable to the Minister and Kirk Session against Michaelmas first to come.

8th October 1758

Testificates were given to John Campbell in Mualich-more, Patrick Mackglashan in Dauchinlialaish, Duncan Robertson in Little Lude and Katharine McDonald, alias Katharine McCoundail (Caldal?) in Tomkindrochit, for being habile (reliable) witnesses before any Court where they are legally cited.

After giving some (charity) to some poor people for shoes, £56 16s Scots was lodged with the Treasurer.

15th October 1758

Donald Robertson in Dalinrich and Elspeth McDonald alias Elspeth McGillandris in Dalnamine were delated to have been guilty of fornication, the one with the other, and were ordered to appear before the Session, Sabbath first, at Blair.

(5th November 1758) Elspeth McGillandris in Dalnamine appeared, owned guilt with Donald Robertson in Dalinrich. He appeared and acknowledged her accusation. They were both exhorted to repentance and ordered to make their public appearances, Sabbath next at Blair. The said Donald Robertson gave in his bill of £10 Scots, payable five weeks after date for his fine.

(12th November 1758) Donald Robertson in Dalinrich and Elspeth McGillandris in Dalnamine did not appear and were ordered to appear on the next Sabbath at Blair.

(26th November 1758) The, as minuted, Donald Robertson in Dalinrich (and Elspeth McGillandris in Dalnamine) did not appear and were ordered to appear at Blair.

(17th December 1758) The, as minuted, Donald Robertson in Dalinrich and Elspeth McGillandris in Dalnamine not appearing were forthwith ordered to appear without delay.

(28th January 1759) Donald Robertson in Dalinrich made his first appearance for his fornication with Elspeth McGillandris in Dalnamine, a trilapse, was rebuked and ordered to make his second appearance at Blair, Sabbath next, and having paid his own fine, modified to £5 Scots, got up his bill.

(11th February 1759) Elspeth McGillandris alias Elspeth McDonald in Dalnamine made her first appearance for her fornication with Donald Robertson in Dalinrich, was rebuked and ordered to appear again on the National Fast Day, being Thursday next, at Struan.

(15th February 1759) Elspeth McGillandris in Dalnamine made her second appearance for her fornication with Donald Robertson in Dalinrich, was rebuked and ordered to make her third appearance at Struan.

Testificates were given to Donald McDonald in Over Campsie and Donald McDonald in Tomkindrochit who had enlisted themselves in the Royal Highland Regiment, and for John Mackglashan in Bailnadallich, going to the Low Country about his lawful affairs, and for John Gow in Auchinruie and Patrick Robertson in Woodsheal, and also in favour of Duncan Campbell in Drumcastle, since acquaint with him, though in Logierait parish, as being habile witnesses in any Court where they are legally called.

22nd October 1758

Charles Robertson, son to (Donald Robertson, 4th of) Kincraigie, appeared for his clandestine marriage, and would not comply to the Session's proposal as to his fine, but took it to a consideration.

(Charles Robertson, son to Kincraigie and Sarah McDonald in Loch....?, Kilmonivaig Parish, marriage banns, 29th October 1758)

(29th October 1758) Charles Robertson, son to (Donald Robertson, 4th of) Kincraigie and Sarah McDonald his wife appeared, acknowledged themselves married persons. Upon that, the Minister declared them married persons and the Session modified their fine to 10s Sterling. He paid the half in cash and promised to pay the other half on Wednesday first, being the market day at Pitlochry.

(12th November 1758) Charles Robertson paid up the other 5s Sterling of his fine for his clandestine marriage.

A testificate was given to Robert Stewart, late in Tomnancuag, who enlisted in the Royal Highland Regiment.

A crown was paid in for the use of the mortcloth at the funeral of John Robertson, in Balinluig of Strathgroy.

After giving £7 Scots to the poor for shoes, and half a crown was given to a woman to wait on a poor Badenoch lass laying at Donald Stewart's house in Cnoc Drumnacrich, in a most deplorable condition, swarming with vermin, so that no person could scarcely enter the room she lay in, £54 0s 11d Scots was lodged with the Treasurer.

(12th November 1758) The Session gave to Elspeth McGregore in Blairuachdar, for the 15 days that she attended the poor Badenoch lass, for her meat and wages, with the half crown she got when she entered (into the task), 8s 6d Sterling.

29th October 1758

The Minister, having paid a half crown to one ...... Campbell, a poor boy in the parish of Kenmore, to be cut for the gravel, was repaid by the Session.

12th November 1758

After distributing (charity) to some poor persons for shoes, £53 16s 10d Scots was lodged with the Treasurer.

19th November 1758

A crown was paid in for the use of the mortcloth at the funeral of Elspeth Reid in Dauchinlialaish, the wife of (Patrick McGlashan) the late miller at the Mill of Lude.

3rd December 1758

A testificate was given to Margaret Robertson, servant to Duncan Robertson in Calvine, being to remove out of the parish, having resided in it from her infancy, except 8 years she served in the Low Country.

The slater was given £4 Scots for repairing the church and steeple of Blair, and 18s Scots for repairing the church of Struan.

12th December 1758. The Thanksgiving Day

17th December 1758

A testificate was given to Donald Forbes in Kirkton of Struan who enlisted in Col. Montgomery's Highland Regiment.

24th December 1758

The Session gave 2 merks to John Roberson, a bed-ridden man in Pitagowan, and 3 merks to Duncan Stewart in Dalginross who has twins to nurse, which came from the interest of 100 merks principal payable to the Session at Martinmass last per bill of Alexander Roberson in Easter Kindrochit. The Session promised to add 7 merks Scots to it, when their fines were in order, to help the said Duncan Stewart in nursing his twins.

The Session instructed the Treasurer to give a guinea in loan to Alexander McDonald in Balmeanach of Lude if he gets Alexander Stewart in Kilmaveonaig, conjunct with him per bill to the Session, payable the 26th of February first.

Testificates were given to Robert Robertson, servant to Lude, and his family, and to John Frazer there, servant to Lude, being to remove out of the country (parish), and to Alexander Stewart, a travelling packman in Miltown of Lude.

31st December 1758

7th January 1759

Marjory Scott in Faskally, being called, appeared, owned guilt and pregnancy and gave up one Alexander Thomas, late carver at Atholl House as father to it. He being gone out of the country (parish), Mr Grant, Officer of Excise at Blair, appeared for him and desired the Session to interrogate what time she condescended upon. She answered that she could not give a positive time by reason that they met and were guilty so frequently, but that the first time they committed guilt was November 3rd 1756, the night before Alexander Mackglashan in Miltown of Lude and Charlotte Cowan married, and the last time was but a few days before he left the country (parish). The Minister desired the said Mr Grant to write to Alexander Thomas of her confession and accusation, and either appear himself or remit a line to the Session of acknowledging or refusing her accusation.

(24th February 1760) George Grant, late Officer of Excise at Blair, being cautioner for Alexander Thomas, late carver at Atholl House, paid the sum of £5 6s Scots to account for his fine of fornication with Marjory Scott in Faskally, which sum with 14s Scots added to it by the Treasurer, cleared off the fee of Alexander Cameron, the late Kirk Officer, being three-quarters, viz. from Candlemass to the term of Martinmass last.

Parlan McFarlain in Craganour gave 1s Sterling to the poor.
(Parlan McFarlain in Craganour, Fortingall parish, and Elspeth Stewart in Easter Invervack, marriage banns 4th January 1759)

John Fergusson in Bailmhullinbhig (Balvulin-beg) gave 1s Sterling to the poor.
(John Fergusson in Miltown-beg, Fincastle, Dull Parish and Isobel Stewart in Coille Bhrochain, marriage banns 4th January 1759)

21st January 1759

A testificate was given to John Thomson, carver at Atholl House who came into the parish in March 1753.

Alexander Robertson in Easter Kindrochit paid his interest on the principal sum of 100 merks Scots, payable to the Session, Martinmass last, and was distributed as previously arranged.

28th January 1759

The Session ordered that the 5 merks interest of (John Stewart of) Bonskeid's 100 merks, payable by him to the Session at Martinmass last, the one half was given to Donald Stewart, a poor man in Balinteapail (Balchapel) of Borenich and the other half to Donald Stewart, a poor man in Tomanbuie.

The Session ordered that (Alexander Stewart, 6th of) Tullich's interest of £5 Scots of the principal sum of £100 Scots, payable by him to the Session at Martinmass last, was given to Janet Hay, a poor old woman in Blairbuie.

A testificate was given to John Stewart, son to Alexander Stewart in Coille Bhrochain.

James Kennedy in Kirktown of Struan paid 3s Sterling as the interest of the principal sum of £3 Sterling, payable to the Session at Martinmass last, and after paying 4s Sterling to the slater for a skylight to the church loft of Struan and charity to other poor people, £7 11s 2d was lodged with the Treasurer.

1st February 1759, at Trinafour in the presence of the Minister, Donald McIntosh, and Alexander McGlashan, Elders

Margaret McGlashan in Easter Bohespic voluntarily appeared and acknowledged herself with child, begot in fornication, and gave up Alexander Robertson in said Easter Bohespic as father to her child. The said Alexander Robertson appeared voluntarily and owned himself father to said child. Both were seriously exhorted to repentance and the said Alexander Robertson gave in his bill of £20 Scots, payable February 27th current.

(18th February 1759) Alexander Robertson in Easter Bohespic made his first appearance for his fornication with Margaret Mackglashan in Gaskan, and was rebuked.

(1st April 1759) Alexander Robertson in Easter Bohespic paid in his fine for his own fornication, and his party's, modified to £20 Scots and was dismissed. The Session Clerk gave him a receipt, obliging himself to give up his bill when the Session desired it. 8s 6d Sterling of the fine was given to the poor.

4th February 1759

Testificates were given to Robert Mackintosh in Balintoul, George Moon in Ardkincael, Alexander Stewart in Wester Blairuachdar, Alexander McDonald in Balmeanach of Lude, and James Gow in Inverslanie (as reliable witnesses) before any Court where they are legally called.

11th February 1759

Elspeth McBeath in Over Campsie was delated to be with child and was ordered to appear before the Session at Blair, Sunday come 14 days.

(25th February 1759) Elspeth McBeath in Over Campsie being delated to be with child, voluntarily appeared, owned guilt and pregnancy and gave up John McBeath in Innisdroighnich (Inchgrenich) as father to it. He appeared, acknowledged her accusation and said that he committed guilt with her but once, being Wednesday about 10 days before Lammas last. She declared the same also but did not remember the time so exactly. He was ordered to appear against Sabbath next at Blair, and he and his father Donald McBeath gave in their bill of £10 Scots, payable six weeks after date, for his fine and appearances. The other Donald McBeath gave his bill of £10 Scots, payable six weeks after date, for his daughter's fine and appearances.

(18th March 1759) John McBeath in Innisdroighnich made his first appearance for his fornication with Elspeth McBeath in Over Campsie, was rebuked and ordered to appear a second time.

(25th March 1759) John McBeath in Innisdroighnich made his second appearance for his fornication with Elspeth McBeath in Over Campsie, being rebuked and exhorted seriously to repentance, was dismissed.

(29th April 1759) John McBeath in Innisdroighnich and Elspeth McBeath in Over Campsie appeared, she being delivered of her child the 17th day of April instant, and he refused to father or baptise the child since it did not answer to his time as he reckoned. She began to name another time they committed uilt and some circumstances, and when the Session saw that she varied from her first accusation and naming another time, they desired them to go to the Commissary Court and that he would decide the difference. In the meantime the child was baptised, her father being sponsor.

(17th June 1759) John McBeath in Innisdroighnich paid his fine for his fornication committed with Elspeth McBeath in Over Campsie modified to £5 Scots.

The Day's collection was given to the poor family of Donald Fraser in Little Lude.

15th February 1759, The Fast Day

The Session gave a precept, drawn in favour of Janet Hay in Blairbuie upon (Alexander Stewart, 6th of) Tullich for £5 Scots, being a year's interest of the principal sum of £100 Scots, payable by him to the Session at Martinmass last, mortified to the poor by John Hay, late tailor in Strathtummel, which the said Tullich's son, Donald Stewart paid her coram (in the presence of the Session).

The Day's collection was given to a poor family in Tombnasaillean (Tomnasallen).

18th February 1759

A testificate was given to Charles Robertson in Dalnacardoch who was leaving the parish.

Alexander Robertson in Trinafour and Duncan Robertson in Woodsheal gave their conjunct bill to the Session for £21 Scots, payable Martinmass 1759, mortified by Barbara Forbes, late in Blairfettie, to the poor of the united parishes of Blair and Struan.

25th February 1759

George Moon in Ardkincael paid in 4s Sterling, being 3 years interest of the principal sum of £16 Scots, due by him per bill to the Session of which 2s Sterling was given to Duncan Robertson in Easter Baluaine for habouring William Blair, and the other 2s Sterling was given to the Treasurer. Of the crown got for the mortcloth used at the funeral of Robert Stewart at Bridgend of Tilt, it is to be applied for buying clothes for William Blair.

John McIntosh in Wester Monzie consigned 1s Sterling which was given to the Session Clerk for giving him a line for marriage.
(John McIntosh in Wester Monzie and Isobel McLauchlane in Ceannamoin, marriage banns 22nd February 1759)

4th March 1759

A testificate was given to John Robertson, servant to his Grace at Athole House, narrating that they knew nothing that could hinder him in obtaining his aim abroad, hearing nothing of his grandfather's or grandmother's misbehaviour while residing in this parish from those that were acquainted with them.

11th March 1759 at Struan

John Stewart in Tomanbuie, by reason he did not present a line before sermon in his bride's favour, from the Session Clerk of Dull parish, where the bride resided, had his proclamation stopped according to the Act of Session, and his 1s Sterling of Consignation was given to the poor. However, his neighbour gave in the line to the Session after sermon, who seeing that man was the occasion of his third proclamation being stopped, ordered a six pence to be given him, Sabbath next at Blair.
(John Stewart in Tomanbuie and Isobel Stewart in Drumchaldain, Duntaulich, Dull parish, marriage banns 13th March 1759)

25th March 1759

Half a crown, being half of the fine incurred by John Cowan in Aldclune, some time ago, for selling ale without a licence, was remitted to the Session from Perth, for the use of the poor.

1st April 1759

A testificate was given to Donald Calmanach, son to Thomas Calmanach, late in Tullich, who left the parish at Martinmass 1754.

The Session Clerk gave 9s Sterling of the Day's collection at Blair to the Minister in order to pay the Synod and Presbytery Clerks and the Presbytery Officer.

Bohespic's 20 merk of interest payable Martinmass last is to be dispoed by the Session with the advice of the nearest friends as follows: to the relict of Mr James Robertson, 5 merks; to Donald Robertson in Trinafour, 8 merks; to Donald McLean in Trinafour, a crown; to Patrick Robertson in Croftcarnach (of Blairfettie), 2½ merks Scots.

8th April 1759

A testificate was given to Grisell McBeath, daughter to Donald McBeath in Over Campsie, as being descended of honest parents, (John Cowan, the Elder of the district where the said Donald McBeath formerly resided, not being present to attest her character while in the parish).

15th April 1759

Alexander Cameron, the Kirk Officer, was paid his fee, being £8 Scots, due from Candlemass 1758 to Candlemass 1759.

The Treasurer presented a receipt of £10 Scots from Donald Forbes, the mason, who built the Bridge of Athantrie, which had been paid to him by order of the Session by James Stewart in Blairuachdar, being half of the principal sum due by him per bill to the Session, which the Session allowed for said charitable use.

22nd April 1759

James McGlashan in Margrochach paid up his bill of 18s Sterling, payable to the Session, of which £9 Scots was lent to Grissel Stewart, widow in Margagheate, her father Patrick Stewart in Bohally and John McGlashan in Athlean (Allean) of Cluniecragganach, being conjunct for her in their bill to the Session, payable Martinmass first, and 3s Sterling of it was given to Malcolm Kennedy, a poor man in Wester Invervack, and the Day's collection was given to other poor people.

29th April 1759

Malcolm Forbes in Margdou gave 1s Sterling to the poor
(Malcolm Forbes in Margdou of Clune and Janet McNab in Uchdannannan of Glenfernate, marriage banns, 12 Apr 1759).

6th May 1759

13th May 1759

27th May 1759

John Robertson, servant to Lude, in order to hasten his proclamations gave a crown to the poor, of which half a crown was given to John Campbell in Mualich-more, and Alexander Campbell, a poor man there, the other half crown. (see 12th December 1756)

(John Robertson in Mains of Lude and Ann Robertson in Mains of Lude, marriage banns 31st May 1759).

(20th January 1760) John Robertson at Bridgend of Tilt gave in his bill of £3 Scots for his antenuptial fornication with Ann Robertson his wife, payable Whitsunday next.

The Treasurer was instructed to pay up to Duncan Stewart in Dalginross, £5 3s 4d Scots, which with the half crown formerly given him, made up the 10 merks promised him by the Session in order to help him in nursing his twins, which the Treasurer did, and 4s Scots was given to an old woman in Tomnacuag.

3rd June 1759, Blair

10th June 1759, Struan

17th June 1759

A crown was received for the mortcloth at (Fergusson of) Pitfourie's funeral, of which 5s 6d Sterling was given to the poor, and another 6d was given to John McGregore, a Badenoch poor man, for carrying a letter to Mr Gordon, Minister of Alvie for craving money, 8s 6d Sterling given to a poor lassie belonging to that parish, laying bed-ridden in Blair Atholl as previously minuted, and to the woman attending her.

(16th December 1759) Mr William Gordon, Minister of Alvie in Badenoch, returned what the Session was out in 1758 for the poor lass that lay sick in Blair Atholl, viz: £5 2s Scots

24th June 1759

No Session, but Duncan Campbell in Over Campsie gave 1s Sterling to the poor.

(Duncan Campbell in Over Campsie and Christian Richie in Fuarchossich of Strathgarry, Moulin parish, marriage banns 19th June 1759)

1st July 1759

Isobel Calmanach in Bochonie, a married woman, was delated to be with child begot in adultery, her husband having Chelsea was at the time in Guernsey. She was ordered to appear before the Session, Sabbath next in Blair.

(22nd July 1759) Isobel Calmanach in Bochonie, a married woman, appeared and acknowledged that a child that she had lately brought forth had been begotten in adultery and gave up Duncan Gow in Dalnacardoch as father to said child. The said Duncan Gow appeared and owned the accusation given in against him. Both were seriously exhorted to repentance. The Session, taking the whole affair into their consideration, referred the said delinquents to the very Reverend, the Presbytery of Dunkeld, for censure and the said Duncan Gow and Isobel Calmanach were ordered to appear before the Presbytery of Dunkeld to meet at Dunkeld on Tuesday the seventh day of August next, and each gave in their bills of £50 Scots money, with a cautioner, payable six weeks after date.

(12th August 1759) Duncan Gow in Dalnacardoch and Isobel Calmanach, guilty in adultery, having appeared before the Presbytery of Dunkeld for censure, were returned back to the Session of Blair to satisfy Church discipline and pay their fines but, when called, did not appear.

(2nd September 1759) Duncan Gow in Dalnacardoch and Isobel Calmanach in Bochonie, appeared for their adultery, were rebuked and seriously exhorted to repentance, and ordered to appear again Sabbath first at Blair, and so on until their time expired.

(9th September 1759) Duncan Gow in Dalnacardoch and Isobel Calmanach in Bochonie, appeared a second time for their adultery, were rebuked and ordered to continue their appearances.

(16th September 1759) Duncan Gow in Dalnacardoch appeared for the third time for his adultery with Isobel Calmanach in Bochonie.

(30th September 1759) Duncan Gow in Dalnacardoch appeared for the fourth time and Isobel Calmanach in Bochonie, appeared a third time for their adultery with one another.

(28th October 1759) Duncan Gow in Dalnacardoch appeared for the fifth time for his adultery with Isobel Calmanach in Bochonie.

(4th November 1759) Duncan Gow in Dalnacardoch appeared for the sixth time and Isobel Calmanach in Bochonie appeared for the fourth time, for their adultery, one with the other.

(18th November 1759) Duncan Gow in Dalnacardoch appeared for the seventh time for his adultery with Isobel Calmanach in Bochonie.

(2nd December 1759) Duncan Gow in Dalnacardoch appeared for the eighth time for his adultery with Isobel Calmanach in Bochonie.

(9th December 1759) Duncan Gow in Dalnacardoch appeared for the nineth time for his adultery with Isobel Calmanach in Bochonie.

(16th March 1760) Duncan Gow in Dalnacardoch appeared for the tenth time for his adultery with Isobel Calmanach in Bochonie, was rebuked and seriously exhorted to repentance. He paid 13s Sterling in part payment of his fine which was marked on the back of his bill.

(6th April 1760) Duncan Gow in Dalnacardoch appeared for the eleventh time for his adultery with Isobel Calmanach in Bochonie.

(20th April 1760) Duncan Gow in Dalnacardoch appeared for the twelfth time for his adultery with Isobel Calmanach in Bochonie.

(27th April 1760) Duncan Gow in Dalnacardoch appeared for the thirteenth time for his adultery with Isobel Calmanach in Bochonie, was rebuked and ordered to attend the first Presbytery at Dunkeld, in order to be dismissed from censure.

(6th July 1760) Isobel Calmanach in Bochonie made her fifth appearance before the Congregation for her adultery with Duncan Gow in Dalnacardoch, was rebuked and ordered to continue her appearances.

(13th July 1760) Isobel Calmanach in Bochonie made her sixth appearance for her adultery with Duncan Gow in Dalnacardoch, was rebuked.

(20th July 1760) Isobel Calmanach in Bochonie appeared for her seventh time, for her adultery with Duncan Gow in Dalnacardoch.

(21st December 1760) Isobel Calmanach appeared for her eighth time, for her adultery with Duncan Gow in Dalnacardoch.

Janet Stewart a lass in Coille Bhrochain was delated to be with child and was ordered to appear before the Session, Sabbath next in Blair.

(19th August 1759) Robert Wallace in Miltown of Bonskeid and Janet Stewart in Coille Bhrochain appeared for their fornication, the one with the other, were rebuked and, since they designed to marry, were dismissed. John Young in Coille Bhrochain gave in his bill for their fines of £10 Scots, payable six weeks after date.

The Session were informed that Margaret Stewart, late in Dalnacardoch being now in Perth, had brought forth a child there, begot in uncleaness. The Session desired the Minister to acquaint the Ministers there about her and summon her in before their Kirk Session.

22nd July 1759

Mr James McLagan preached at Blair (while the Minister and Session dealt with the case of adultery at Struan).

30th July 1759

A total of £33 8s 3d Scots was collected from the Fast Days, the Preparation Day, the Sacrament Day and the Thanksgiving Day.

A testificate was given to Janet Moon, daughter to Duncan Moon late in Blairuachdar, who left the parish in 1752.

A testificate was given to John Crie, son to David Crie late in Toldunie, who left the parish in June 1756.

5th August 1759

George Gow in Balinuarain made his first appearance for his fornication with Katharine Moon, there, was rebuked and dismissed having given in his conjunct bill with George Moon jnr. in Balinuarain, of £10 Scots, payable 6 weeks after date, and she, with the same cautioner gave in their bill of the like sum payable the same time with the other.

Katharine Moon in Balinuarain appeared before the Congregation for her fornication with George Gow, there, was rebuked and since they intended to marry, was dismissed

After giving 9s 6d Sterling to the poor, £62 10s 4d Scots was lodged with the Treasurer. However, a charge of £10 Scots was unpaid to James Stewart in Blairuachdar, and Alexander McDonald in Balmeanach had a bill for £12 12s Scots upon the Treasurer

12th August 1759

Janet McDonald in Blairbuie, being delated to be with child, appeared, owned guilt and pregnancy and gave up Duncan Stewart in Port-an-eilean as father to it. Duncan Stewart appeared and acknowledged guilt with her once, being Tuesday before Whitsunday market last in Blair. She insisted that he committed guilt with her the first time at the wedding night of Patrick McDonald in Balnauld, being the 1st March last. He refused it. They were dealt with separately by a Committee, to be ingenuous. He strongly denied but one time while she persisted in her former accussation, giving some circumstances. The Session, taking the affair into their consideration, summoned them both to appear before them Sabbath next at Blair and desired them to produce any witnesses they thought to be of any service to them to appear said day.

(19th August 1759) Janet McDonald in Blairbuie and Duncan Stewart in Port-an-eilean appeared. She persisted in her former accusation and further confessed that they committed guilt as oft as they could get an opportunity to meet. He stiffly denied, but one time as minuted. The Session delayed the matter until the said Janet McDonald be brought to (child-)bed or any clearer proofs cast up.

(4th November 1759) Duncan Stewart in Port-an-eilean paid 7s Sterling for his relapse in fornication with Janet McDonald in Blairbuie, and gave in his bill for the balance unpaid, viz. £2 16s Scots payable Whitsunday first.

(21st December 1760) Janet McDonald in Blairbuie appeared before the Session and humbly acknowledges her mistake in fathering her child wronguously upon Duncan Stewart in Port-an-eilean, which she now really fathers upon Neill Stewart, brother to (Charles Stewart of) Bohally. The said Neill Stewart was ordered to appear before the Session at their next meeting.

Ann Robertson in Dalinrich, being delated to be with child, was ordered to appear before the Session, Sabbath first at Blair.

(2nd September 1759) Ann Robertson in Dalinrich being delated to be with child, was called but appeared not, and was ordered to appear Sabbath next at Blair.

(9th September 1759) Ann Robertson in Dalinrich voluntarily appeared, owned guilt and pregnancy and gave up James Robertson, the younger, there, as father to it. The said James Robertson appeared voluntarily and acknowledged her accusation against him. And he for himself, and she by her cautioner Angus Cameron in Ardtulichan, gave in their conjunct bill of £20 Scots, payable Martinmass first to the Session for their fines and appearances, and were ordered to satisfy Church discipline as soon as possible.

(28th October 1759) James Robertson in Dalinrich made his first appearance for his fornication with Ann Robertson there, was rebuked and ordered to appear before the Congregation, Sabbath next at Blair.

(4th November 1759) James Robertson in Dalinrich made his second appearance for his fornication with Ann Robertson there, being rebuked was dismissed.

(9th December 1759) James Robertson, younger in Dalinrich paid his fine for his fornication with Ann Robertson there, modified betwixt them to £10 Scots.

(13th July 1760) Ann Robertson in Dalinrich appear for her fornication with James Robertson there, being rebuked was dismissed, since she was bride to him.

9th September 1759

A crown was paid for the use of the mortcloth at the funeral of Mrs Stewart in A'chastle.

John Stewart in Wester Baluaine gave 1s Sterling to the poor.
(John Stewart in Wester Baluaine and Margaret Robertson in Glaicneid of Easter Invervack, marriage banns 6th September 1759)

£24 Scots was given to Donald Stewart in Cnoc of Drumnacrich and £6 Scots was paid to the Session Clerk as his fees for said office from 1st September 1758 to 1st Septmber 1759, for which he gave a discharge (receipt). Also £9 12s Scots to Mr Rattray, merchant, for a Table Cloth to the Communion Table, with his receipt, leaving £1 15s 11d Scots lodged with George Richie, Treasurer.

23rd September 1759

Christian Mannoch in Over Kinaldy (Ard Kinaldy) was delated to be with child and was ordered to appear before the Session, Sabbath next at Blair.

(30th September 1759) Christian Mannoch in Over Kinaldy appeared, owned guilt and pregnancy, and gave up John Robertson, servant lad there as father to it. The said John Robertson also appeared and acknowledged her accusation. They were both ordered to appear before the Congregation, Sabbath first at Blair, and bring in cautioners to give their bills for their fines and appearances, and desired the said John Robertson to give 1s Sterling to Patrick Dow's distressed family there, which would be allowed him at paying his fine to the Session.

(7th October 1759) John Robertson in Over Kinaldy made his first appearance for his fornication with Christian Mannoch there, was rebuked and order to appear again Sunday fourteen days at Struan.

(28th October 1759) John Robertson in Over Kinaldy made his second appearance for his fornication with Christian Mannoch, was rebuked and having given in his conjunct bill with Alexander Robertson in Achleanie, of £10 Scots for his fine of fornication, payable three weeks after date, was dismissed (or maybe not ...).

(18th November 1759) John Robertson in Over Kinaldy made his third appearance for his fornication with Christian Mannoch there, was dismissed from censure.

(30th December 1759) John Robertson in Over Kinaldy paid his fine for his fornication with Christian Mannoch, there, modified to £5 Scots and got up his bill, of which a crown was given to the poor.

(10th February 1760) Christian Mannoch in Craig of Clunes appeared for her fornication with John Robertson, there, her husband (sic) and was rebuked.
(John Robertson in Craig of Clunes and Christian McDonald (Mannoch) in Craig of Clunes, marriage banns 11th March 1760)

Robert Robertson in Seanbhaile of Glentilt gave 1s Sterling to the poor.
(Robert Robertson in Seanbhaile of Glentilt and Margaret Scott in Aldclune, Moulin parish, marriage banns 18th September 1759)

James Stewart in Riechlachrie gave 1s Sterling to the poor.
(James Stewart in Riechlachrie and Isobel McIntosh in Tirinie, marriage banns 18th September 1759)

James Stewart in Baileintuime (Balintuim) gave 6d annual interest for £6 Scots lent him by the Session, having repaid the principal.

30th September 1759

Isobel Richie in Balinuarain being delated to be with child appeared before the Session, owned guilt and pregnancy and gave up Duncan Moon, younger, in Balinuarain as father to it. The said Duncan Moon also appeared and refused her accusation and of ever having committed any guilt with her. He was dealt with by a Committee to be ingenuous, but strongly insisted in his denial and she adhered to her confession. They were both ordered to reappear, Sabbath next at Blair.

(4th November 1759) Duncan Moon in Balinuarain appeared as did Isobel Richie there. She persisted in her accusation, and he owned that he did lay in naked bed alone with her, and also with company, but still denied having committed guilt with her. She confessed that he had committed guilt with her once, being about five weeks after the beginning of summer last. He owned that in the night condescended upon by the said Isobel Richie, he, the said Duncan Moon was overnight with her in the bothy in the shealling called Auldleachichan, that the said Isobel Richie and his sister Katharine Moon slept together, but the said Isobel Richie being later in going to bed, he, the said Duncan Moon took her by the clothes as she was passing by his bed, to her own bed, which was in the farther end of the bothy, beyond a partition, that he drew her into the bed with him, and her clothes on, and detained her for some time, but was not guilty with her. the said Isobel Richie, being interrogated, declared that she had most of her clothes off when he pulled her into the bed, and that the said Duncan Moon kept her there the greater part of the night. Duncan Moon being interrogated what time he owned he was in naked bed with her, answered that he lay in naked bed with her, the said Isobel Richie, about a week after the time condescended upon and that his sister Katharine Moon was in the same bed, but in the farthest side from him, and said Isobel Richie lay next to him and about a month after the first time condescended upon, or twenty days after the last time foresaid, being the night wherein George Gow and Katharine Moon's daughter, Margaret (Gow) was baptised. He owned that he slept with her that night in naked bed in the foresaid Bothy and none in said bothy but themselves two. She, the said Isobel Richie, being interrogated if they committed guilt that night last mentioned, declared they did not.

(13th March 1760) Duncan Moon in Balinuarain appeared voluntarily before sermon and owned himself father to the child that Isobel Richie, there, had lately brought forth, begot in fornication summer last, and was ordered to appear before the Congregation, the same day. Duncan Moon as minuted made his first appearance, was rebuked and ordered to appear, Sabbath come eight days time, at Blair.

(23th March 1760) Duncan Moon in Balinuarain made his second appearance for his fornication with Isobel Richie, being rebuked was dismissed.

(28th December 1760) Isobel Richie in Balinuarain made her first appearance for her fornication with Duncan Moon, younger, there, was rebuked and dismissed.

(See also 28th December 1760)

George Moon and Alexander Moon in Wester Balrobie were delated of being guilty of riot upon Sunday 16th September instant and were ordered to appear Sunday first at Blair.

(4th November 1759) Alexander Moon in Wester Balrobie and George Moon there were ordered to appear before the Session, Sabbath next at Blair, for riot and breach of Sabbath, and also the witnesses to prove said riot.

(11th November 1759) George Moon and Alexander Moon (both) in Wester Balrobie, appeared and confessed that they had been guilty of a riot upon the Sabbath in harvest last. The Session, considering their condition, took their conjunct bill of £9 Scots in case they misbehaved or were guilty of any such crimes for the future, payable Martinmass 1760.

(the following is written on the reverse of the previous page)

Memo: Of the five seats on the East loft of Blair Church belonging to Lude, settled by the Minister of Blair Atholl by Lude's orders for a year, from the 15th day of April 1766 to 15th day of April 1767, the said seats paying so much for the use of the poor, itemised as follows, payable Whitsunday market day first at Blair:

Robert Robertson, alias French in Tirinie, the fore-seat of said seats, 2s 11d Sterling
James Robertson in Shinigaig-more, the second seat, 3s Sterling
John McLauchlan in Brae of Lude, the third seat, 2s 5d Sterling
James McDonald in Tomkindrochit, the fourth seat, 2s 1d Sterling
Duncan Robertson in Rienastrone, the fifth seat, 2s 1d Sterling

7th October 1759

No Session. John Wilson, gardener at Athole House gave a crown to the poor, lodged with the Session Clerk, which was allotted for the Letron (Lectern?) at Struan.
(John Wilson, gardener at Athole House and Agnes Brown in Faskally, Moulin parish, marriage banns 9th October 1759)

28th October 1759

Christian Robertson in Dalnamine was delated to be with child, and was ordered to appear before the Session at Blair, Sabbath next.

Christian Robertson in Dalnamine appeared, owned guilt and pregnancy, and gave up Lieut. Archibald Stewart, younger of Orchil-beg as father to it.

4th November 1759

The Minister presented the Synod Clerk's discharge of £3 Scots, payable from October 1758 to October 1759, advanced by himself for the Session until re-imbursed by them.

11th November 1759

The Session paid the Minister the crown that he had advanced for them to the Synod Clerk.

Malcom Stewart in Pitaldonich gave 1s Sterling to the poor.
(Malcolm Stewart in Pitaldonich and Christian McGlashan in Tomnacuag, marriage banns 8th November 1759)

29th November 1759 The Thanksgiving Day

2nd December 1759

The Minister reported that Thomas McKenzie of Rinancoillach paid per bill payable 1757, of the principal sum of £35 Scots, which sum with two years interest, being £1 15s yearly, amounted to £38 10s Scots at Martinmass last. He also had another bill payable at Martinmass 1756 of the principal sum of £31 4s Scots which, with 3 years interest, each year being £1 11s Scots, amounts at Martinmass last to £35 17s Scots, both which sums being added made £ 74 17s Scots, of which he paid £42 Scots, which leaves the balance to be £32 7s Scots, but the Minister, in order to make it 50 merks, added 19s 8d to it and renewed his bill, payable at said Martinmass, to the poor of Blair Athole parish. The said £42 Scots was lodged with the Minister till settled with more they designed to add to it, to be given out on good security.

(16th December 1759) the Minister was paid what was added to the balance of Thomas McKenzie of Rinancoillach, as minuted, in order to keep the 50 merks, mortified by his grandfather, whole.

The Day's collection of £5 5s 7d Scots was given to Duncan Robertson, a poor boy in Blairfettie who designed to go to be cut for the gravel.

Alexander Cameron, the Kirk Officer demitted his office and Duncan Robertson, servant to the Minister was admitted.

9th December 1759

£6 18s Scots was given to the poor for shoes. £8 11s 10d was lodged with the Treasurer.

16th December 1759

A crown was paid in for the use of the mortcloth at the funeral of (Donald Robertson of) Pitagowan's wife.

Margaret Robertson at the Mill of Kindrochit being delated to be with child, appeared, owned guilt and pregnancy and gave up Donald Moon at Bridgend of Tilt as father to it. He voluntarily appeared and acknowledged her accusation. She was ordered to make her appearance, Sabbath next. (Is this the same illegitimate child baptised 10th December 1763?)

(23rd December 1759) Margaret Robertson in Miltown of Lude made her first appearance for her fornication with Donald Moon at Bridgend of Tilt, and was rebuked. The said Donald Moon paid his fine for said fornication, modified to £5 Scots.

(3rd February 1760) Donald Moon at Bridgend of Tilt made his first appearance for his fornication with Margaret Robertson in Miltown of Kindrochit, was rebuked and ordered to reappear Sabbath next at Blair.

(17th February 1760) Donald Moon at Bridgend of Tilt made his second appearance for his fornication with Margaret Robertson in Miltown of Lude, was rebuked and dismissed.

23rd December 1759

Donald Forbes, the mason, that built the bridge at Athantrie got £5 16s Scots to account. He wants as yet from the Session £10 18s Scots, which was allotted from the poor's money held by James Stewart in Blairuachdar.

The £2 Sterling that Donald Stewart in Cnoc Drumnacrich had, was given to Duncan Stewart, younger of Croftmore per bill, payable with the annual interest Martinmass next.

Session Minutes of Blair Atholl Parish
(Jan 1750 - Dec 1759)

St. Bride's - the Old Church of Blair Atholl Parish

Clach na Bratach is on display in the Clan Donnachaidh Museum, next to the House of Bruar

Session Minutes of Blair Atholl Parish(Jan 1750 - Dec 1759)

St. Bride's - the Old Church of Blair Atholl Parish

Clach na Bratach is on display in the Clan Donnachaidh Museum, next to the House of Bruar

Session Minutes of Blair Atholl Parish
(Jan 1750 - Dec 1759)