Papers relating to succession of estate of William Simpson

Maker
1. Heirs of William Simpson's Estate
2. James Espie
Production date
1850-1860
 Description
Papers relating to succession of estate of William Simpson (formerly accountant with the Falkirk Banking Co) which included subjects on the Back Row of Falkirk, on the Randygate, Cistern Lane, Bainsford and in the lands of Mungal and relating to a dispute between Dr James Espie and the Edinburgh & Glasgow Railway Co over compensation for the sale of land to the Railway. Includes memorandum, Certificate of Search of Incumbrances, note for settlement of subjects in Falkirk sold to the heirs portioners of William Simpson, Minute detailing agreement between Dr Espie and The Heirs-at-law of William Simpson and correspondence.

Object detail

Department
Archives
Record level
Item
Collection
Miscellaneous Clients/Russel & Aitken/Business Group
Maker
Production date
1850-1860
Subject person
Subject place
Kerse Lane/Falkirk town centre/Falkirk area
Bainsford/Falkirk area
Back Row/Falkirk town centre/Falkirk area
Subject notes
William Simpson, by a General Disposition and Settlement, conveyed one half of his heritable estate to Dr James Espie while the other half went to his heirs-at-law. The heirs-at-law then sold their half to Dr Espie. Before his death, part of William Simpson's property (in the Randygate) was designated by the Edinburgh & Glasgow Railway Co for the formation of the Stirlingshire Midland Railway but he died before an agreement over compensation could be reached.
Accession number
A1813.008

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