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Scottish records of the name Torrence/Torrance

These notes, dated July 1978, on the genealogy of the Torrance Family, are part of a series made by D. Richard Torrance. The copy in my possession is a carbon copy, so is slightly unclear in places. The notes are reproduced as accurately as possible.

Register of the Great Seal

• 1
  Vol. 3/1301 — 20.8.1533
  William and James Torrens, John Torrens and the relict of the deceased John Torrens in Over-muir and Carlincrag.
• 2
  Vol. 3/1769 — 3.4.1538
  Ovir-muir inhabited by John Torrens and Carlingcrag inhabited by William and James Torrens. (Lands from William Cunningham to John Hamilton of Cambuskeith).
• 3
  Vol. 3/3187 — 9.12.1545
  Andrew Torrens a witness.
• 4
  Vol. 4/119
  John Torrens senior and junior in Glenavgil. (Lands of Hames Hamilton of Fynart).
• 5
  Vol. 4/1359 — 4.8.1559
  Mariota Torrens in Cruckburn.
• 6
  Vol. 5/28 — 28.9.1580
  Thomas Torrens and Margaret Torrens in Allerstockie and Logach. (Lands of Bannantyne of Corhouse).
• 7
  Vol. 6/48 — 24.1.1593
  /4 Hugo Torrens in Glassoch. (Lands of Mure of Rowallan in the barony of Rowallan).
• 8
  Vol. 7/1264 — 23.6.1615
  James Torrens in Overmuir and Carlingcragis. (Lands of Alexander Hamilton of Ladyton).

Register of the Privy Seal

• 1
  Vol. 1/2935 Edinburgh 16.9.1517
  Gilbert Torrens in Overmuir of Nethir Loudon. (Lands of John Campbell of Loudon).
• 2
  Vol. 2/1536 Stirling 24.5.1536
  John Torrens in Overmuir and William and James Torren in Carlin-crag. (Lands of John Hamilton of Comiskeith).

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