EarRLy SHERIFF CouRT Book OF DuMERIES. 105 
1528, Gilbert Grierson in Craignie is referred to as tutor of 
John Grierson of Lag.8 In 1531 and 1548 he is mentioned 
as a witness.” 
John Crichton in Blakadie—Perhaps the designation 
refers to. “‘ Blakadie lie Kirkland de Sanquhar.’’% 
As to Robert Charteris, Robert Dalzell, Thomas Crichton, 
and Robert Greyr we know nothing. 
The laird of Auchingassell was John Maitland. On 23rd 
August, 1369, George of Dunbarre, Earl of March, granted 
to John Mantalent, the husband of Agnes, the Earl’s sister, 
and to Robert, their son, and to Robert’s heirs, the lands of 
the barony of Tybris, including inter alia the lands of Auchyn- 
gasylle, excepting the castle of Tybris with Dalgarnok.% On 
11th October, 1401, King Robert III. granted a charter of the 
lands of Tybrys to Robert Mantalent, knight.% On 3rd 
January, 1450-51, William Maitland of Thirlstane granted a 
charter of certain lands to his brother James and Giles 
Skrymgeowre, his wife ;% and on 11th May, 1506, James was 
returned as heir to his father, Robert Maitland in Achingas- 
sell, and other lands. On 21st July, 1510, James granted a 
bond in favour of Drumlanrig ;® and on 25th August, 1526, 
letters of respite were granted by King James V. to John, son 
and heir apparent of James.% On 25th April, 1541, the King 
granted a charter of the castle and mote of Tibris to his well- 
beloved esquire, John Maitland of Achingassell.%” 
We have no information regarding John Maxwell, John 
Charteris, and Andrew Kirkpatrick. 
Crawfordton belonged to a branch of the Crichton family ; 
89 Charters in H.M. Reg. House, Edinburgh, 1026. 
9 Lag Charter Chest, 89, 100. , 
91 Inquis. Spec., Dumfries, 48. 
9 Hist. MSS. Comm. XV. Report, App., Pt. viii., p. 32. 
93 Tb., p. 33. 
%a Tbidem. 
4 Tb., 34. 
95 Tb., p. 14. 
% Tbidem. 
% R.M.S., iii., 2342. 
