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James Stewart, Commendator of Kelso and Melrose (c. 1529–1557) was a member of the Scottish royal family. Career. James Stewart was a son of James V of Scotland and Elizabeth Schaw, a member of the Schaw of Sauchie family. His exact birthdate is unknown. A document dated 1534 states he was in his fifth year.
James Stewart’s position as Commendator of the Abbeys of both Kelso and Melrose in the Scottish Borders during the 1540s and 50s gave him significant status in the Borders region. As commendator, he exerted his authority not only over the lands and income of both these affluent abbeys but was also responsible for local defence.
Scope and Contents Instrument of Sasine following on a precept, dated at Melrose, 23rd January 1554-5, by James [Stewart], commendator of Kelso and Melrose, etc., for infefting Andrew Brounfield and Janet Dikson, his spouse, in conjunct fee, and their heirs, etc., in the five-pound lands of Pittillseuch, as described, in the sheriffdom of Berwick.
James Stewart's position as Commendator of the Abbeys of both Kelso and Melrose in the Scottish Borders during the 1540s and 50s gave him significant status in the Borders region. As commendator, he exerted his authority not only over the lands and income of both these affluent abbeys but was also responsible for local defence.
10 de mar. de 2021 · The item, not seen in public since 1901, belonged to James Stewart, half-brother of Mary Queen of Scots and dates back to the 1540s. It showed his position as Commendator of Melrose and...
18 de mar. de 2021 · This 16th century seal indicates Stewart's position of commendator of Melrose and Kelso abbeys, bestowed on him by his father. As commendator of two affluent abbeys during the 1540-50s, Stewart would have had significant status in the Borders region to exert his authority over the lands and income.
Scope and Contents Charter by James [Stewart], commendator, and John, Abbot of Lindores, administrator, of the monastery of Kelso, granting in feu-farm to John Tennent, 'familiar servitor of the king', and to Marion Atkinson, his spouse, in conjunct fee, etc., the lands of Over Howdane and Nether Hovvdane, in the lordship of Lauderdale and sheri...
