Extracts from the Presbytery Records of Dalkeith, relating to the parish of Newbattle, during the incumbency of Mr Robert Leighton, 1641-1653

Thomas Gordon (Author)

David Laing (Contributor)


Keywords:
Original documents, Religion, Meeting notes, Fellow election, Donations, Other Society business
Location(s):
Newbattle, Dalkeith, Midlothian, Scotland, UK
Period(s):
Seventeenth century

Abstract


This article which focuses on the life and work of Archbishop Robert Leighton begins with a brief biography. It contains transcriptions of entries from the Dalkeith presbytery books and Session records of Newbattle parish in which Leighton is referenced, with particular focus on the times that he was absent from his parish to visit his elderly father. Also included are transcriptions of some official letters that he may have contributed to.

 

Meeting notes for 12 May, 1862 are appended.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.9750/PSAS.004.459.492

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Published
30-11-1863
How to Cite
Gordon, T., & Laing, D. (1863). Extracts from the Presbytery Records of Dalkeith, relating to the parish of Newbattle, during the incumbency of Mr Robert Leighton, 1641-1653. Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, 4, 459–492. https://doi.org/10.9750/PSAS.004.459.492
Issue
Vol. 4 (1863)
Section
Articles
DOI
https://doi.org/10.9750/PSAS.004.459.492

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