Robert Lauder of Popill
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Sir Robert Lauder of Popill Knt. (died April 1575) was a Member of the old Scottish Parliament and an adherent of Mary, Queen of Scots.
, Archbishop of St Andrews
, Primate of Scotland, etc., to his grandfather, Sir Robert Lauder of Bass, Knt., of the barony and lands of Tyninghame on 28 July 1517, when his name appears in the list of heirs and successors. He must have been an infant.
In the North Berwick
Protocol Books (NAS-B56/1/1) Robert Lauder younger of The Bass, son and apparent heir to Robert Lauder, of The Bass, subscribed an obligation to William Lauder his eldest brother natural that he shall be seised in the lands of Little Spott, in Haddingtonshire, dated 29 April 1553.
C.A.B. Lawder states that when John Sinclair, Bishop of Brechin
, died in April 1566 he was succeeded in his estate by his nephew Sir Robert Lauder of Poppill. A long "Instrument" dealing with the redemption of property in favour of "Robert Lawder of Pople, knight", dated 9 May 1573, appears in The Protocol Book of Mr.Gilbert Grote. Sir Robert is specifically referred to as "heir of Mr. John Sinclair, Dean of Restalrig
", and later Bishop of Brechin.
(d.1556) by Lady Margaret (d.1572) daughter of Henry Sinclair, 1st Lord Sinclair, was hand-fasted to Robert Lauder younger of the Bass, in the presence of Sir Walter Robertson, Vicar of Aberdour
. Robert Lauder became bound by the subsequent contract of marriage dated 12 August 1556, under penalty of £4000 Scots, to complete the bond of matrimony "in the face of The Holy Church" before Michaelmas
next thereafter. However, he failed to do so, and an Inhibition to the recording of the contract, dated 10th was registered 12 September 1556, and accordingly the Mistress of Bothwell (as Jane was styled) brought an action for the amount of forfeit, which was heard on 20 December 1558. She is designated in the record as lawful daughter to Patrick, Earl of Bothwell, and James Hepburn, 4th Earl of Bothwell
, is styled her brother-german. She subsequently married thrice.
, the Keeper being the Earl of Atholl
. This appointment followed the surrender of Sir William Douglas of Lochleven who was one of those charged with the murder of David Rizzio
.
Sir Robert had a remission, with other members of his family, for fighting on the Queen's side at the battle of Langside
.
He was exempted from military service, being "hevelie vexit with infirmitie of the gravell" 1569-1572. Although formerly a Marian, he became a supporter of the Regent Morton and the King's party in 1572.
In 1572 Sir Robert Lauder, Knt., younger of Bass, sat in Parliament (See: General Index to the Acts of the Parliaments of Scotland, Edinburgh 1875).
, charter number 2281, Robert Lauder, of The Bass grants to his son Robert Lauder, with Margaret Hay his spouse, the lands of Poppill (today Papple) etc., in Haddingtonshire. Margaret is stated to be the daughter of William Hay, 2nd Lord Hay of Yester and Lady Margaret Livingstone. Witnesses to the charter were George Lauder, rector of Auldcathy, (next Laird of Bass and brother of the grantee) and William Lauder, son of Robert Lauder, senior, of The Bass. It was signed at Beil tower house
, near Stenton
, on 4 April 1567.
Family
The eldest son and heir of Robert Lauder, of The Bass by his spouse Margaret Sinclair, the earliest mention of him appears in the feu renewal by Andrew FormanAndrew Forman
Andrew Forman was a Scottish diplomat and prelate who became Bishop of Moray in 1501, Archbishop of Bourges in France, in 1513, Archbishop of St Andrews in 1514 as well as the headship of several monasteries....
, Archbishop of St Andrews
Archbishop of St Andrews
The Bishop of St. Andrews was the ecclesiastical head of the Diocese of St Andrews and then, as Archbishop of St Andrews , the Archdiocese of St Andrews.The name St Andrews is not the town or church's original name...
, Primate of Scotland, etc., to his grandfather, Sir Robert Lauder of Bass, Knt., of the barony and lands of Tyninghame on 28 July 1517, when his name appears in the list of heirs and successors. He must have been an infant.
In the North Berwick
North Berwick
The Royal Burgh of North Berwick is a seaside town in East Lothian, Scotland. It is situated on the south shore of the Firth of Forth, approximately 25 miles east of Edinburgh. North Berwick became a fashionable holiday resort in the 19th century because of its two sandy bays, the East Bay and the...
Protocol Books (NAS-B56/1/1) Robert Lauder younger of The Bass, son and apparent heir to Robert Lauder, of The Bass, subscribed an obligation to William Lauder his eldest brother natural that he shall be seised in the lands of Little Spott, in Haddingtonshire, dated 29 April 1553.
C.A.B. Lawder states that when John Sinclair, Bishop of Brechin
Brechin
Brechin is a former royal burgh in Angus, Scotland. Traditionally Brechin is often described as a city because of its cathedral and its status as the seat of a pre-Reformation Roman Catholic diocese , but that status has not been officially recognised in the modern era...
, died in April 1566 he was succeeded in his estate by his nephew Sir Robert Lauder of Poppill. A long "Instrument" dealing with the redemption of property in favour of "Robert Lawder of Pople, knight", dated 9 May 1573, appears in The Protocol Book of Mr.Gilbert Grote. Sir Robert is specifically referred to as "heir of Mr. John Sinclair, Dean of Restalrig
Restalrig
Restalrig is a suburb of Edinburgh, Scotland. It is located east of the city centre, west of the A199 road, and to the east of Lochend, with which it overlaps. Restalrig Road is the main route through the area, running from London Road at Jock's Lodge, to Leith Links at the south edge of...
", and later Bishop of Brechin.
Marriage dispute
On 24 July 1556 Jane Hepburn (sometimes also referred to as Joanna and Janet) daughter of Sir Patrick Hepburn, 3rd Earl of BothwellPatrick Hepburn, 3rd Earl of Bothwell
Patrick Hepburn, 3rd Earl of Bothwell , was the son of Adam Hepburn, Lord Hailes, who died at the Battle of Flodden the year after Patrick's birth.Hepburn was known as the Fair Earl...
(d.1556) by Lady Margaret (d.1572) daughter of Henry Sinclair, 1st Lord Sinclair, was hand-fasted to Robert Lauder younger of the Bass, in the presence of Sir Walter Robertson, Vicar of Aberdour
Aberdour
Aberdour is a scenic and historic village on the south coast of Fife, Scotland. It is on the north shore of the Firth of Forth, looking south to the island of Inchcolm and its Abbey, and to Leith and Edinburgh beyond. According to the 2006 population estimate, the village has a population of...
. Robert Lauder became bound by the subsequent contract of marriage dated 12 August 1556, under penalty of £4000 Scots, to complete the bond of matrimony "in the face of The Holy Church" before Michaelmas
Michaelmas
Michaelmas, the feast of Saint Michael the Archangel is a day in the Western Christian calendar which occurs on 29 September...
next thereafter. However, he failed to do so, and an Inhibition to the recording of the contract, dated 10th was registered 12 September 1556, and accordingly the Mistress of Bothwell (as Jane was styled) brought an action for the amount of forfeit, which was heard on 20 December 1558. She is designated in the record as lawful daughter to Patrick, Earl of Bothwell, and James Hepburn, 4th Earl of Bothwell
James Hepburn, 4th Earl of Bothwell
James Hepburn, 1st Duke of Orkney , better known by his inherited title as 4th Earl of Bothwell, was hereditary Lord High Admiral of Scotland. He is best known for his association with and subsequent marriage to Mary, Queen of Scots, as her third husband...
, is styled her brother-german. She subsequently married thrice.
Military & political affairs
On 17 March 1565/6, Robert Lauder younger of the Bass, was appointed Captain of Tantallon CastleTantallon Castle
Tantallon Castle is a mid-14th-century fortress, located east of North Berwick, in East Lothian, Scotland. It sits atop a promontory opposite the Bass Rock, looking out onto the Firth of Forth...
, the Keeper being the Earl of Atholl
Earl of Atholl
The Mormaer of Earl of Atholl refers to a medieval comital lordship straddling the highland province of Atholl , now in northern Perthshire. Atholl is a special Mormaerdom, because a King of Atholl is reported from the Pictish period. The only other two Pictish kingdoms to be known from...
. This appointment followed the surrender of Sir William Douglas of Lochleven who was one of those charged with the murder of David Rizzio
David Rizzio
Davide Rizzio, sometimes written as Davide Riccio or Davide Rizzo , was an Italian courtier, born close to Turin, a descendant of an ancient and noble family still living in Piedmont, the Riccio Counts de San Paolo et Solbrito, who rose to become the private secretary of Mary, Queen of Scots...
.
Sir Robert had a remission, with other members of his family, for fighting on the Queen's side at the battle of Langside
Battle of Langside
The Battle of Langside, fought on 13 May 1568, was one of the more unusual contests in Scottish history, bearing a superficial resemblance to a grand family quarrel, in which a mother fought her brother who was defending the rights of her infant son...
.
He was exempted from military service, being "hevelie vexit with infirmitie of the gravell" 1569-1572. Although formerly a Marian, he became a supporter of the Regent Morton and the King's party in 1572.
In 1572 Sir Robert Lauder, Knt., younger of Bass, sat in Parliament (See: General Index to the Acts of the Parliaments of Scotland, Edinburgh 1875).
Marriage
In the Great Seal of ScotlandGreat Seal of Scotland
The Great Seal of Scotland allows the monarch to authorise official documents without having to sign each document individually. Wax is melted in a metal mould or matrix and impressed into a wax figure that is attached by cord or ribbon to documents that the monarch wishes to make official...
, charter number 2281, Robert Lauder, of The Bass grants to his son Robert Lauder, with Margaret Hay his spouse, the lands of Poppill (today Papple) etc., in Haddingtonshire. Margaret is stated to be the daughter of William Hay, 2nd Lord Hay of Yester and Lady Margaret Livingstone. Witnesses to the charter were George Lauder, rector of Auldcathy, (next Laird of Bass and brother of the grantee) and William Lauder, son of Robert Lauder, senior, of The Bass. It was signed at Beil tower house
Tower house
A tower house is a particular type of stone structure, built for defensive purposes as well as habitation.-History:Tower houses began to appear in the Middle Ages, especially in mountain or limited access areas, in order to command and defend strategic points with reduced forces...
, near Stenton
Stenton
Stenton is a parish and village in East Lothian, Scotland. It is bounded on the north by parts of the parishes of Prestonkirk and Dunbar, on the east by Spott and on the west by Whittingehame. The name is said to be of Saxon derivation. In earlier times, when names were often written phonetically,...
, on 4 April 1567.