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James Farquharson (abt. 1520 - abt. 1570)

Master [uncertain] James "of Castleton" Farquharson
Born about in Invercauld Scotlandmap
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Died about at about age 50 in Aberdeenshire Scotlandmap
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Biography

James Farquharson is a member of Clan Farquharson.

James was second son to Finlay Mhor and his Stuart wife. James studied at university graduating a Master of Arts, purchased the Castleton of Braemar,

Master James married the laird of Nean’s daughter. They had three daughters. Mr James killed his cousin Donald in Coldrach in a dispute over the marches of their lands.[1]

He appears as notary public in Nov 1553 when drawing up the charter of sale of lands in Strathnairn by Alexander Doles of Cantray in favour of Thomas Narne of Cromdale.[2]

Sources

  1. Broughdearg MSS
  2. RMS Vol.iv 899 see [1]




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