Opening page of Hammerman Lockit Buik dated 1587

Charles Dickson
Att Dundee the twenty first day of Aprile jajvji and thirty three years

Which day in present of George Miller present Deacon of the Hammerman craft of Dundee and remanent Members of the Craft Compeared John Jameson servant to Elizabeth Marshall relict of umql David McKenzie Gunsmith in Dundee and was admitted and received a free Master as Gold Smith in the said Hammerman Trade both he and his representatives John Jameson gave his Oath of fidelity to the said Trade in common form and he has subscribed thir presents in face of the Trade place and date forsaid

John Jameson
Att Dundee the tenth day of August Jajvij thirty three years

Which day In presence of George Miller present Deacon of the Hammerman Trade of Dundee and remanent Members & brethren of the said Trade. Compeared Charles Farquharson Clocksmith in Edinburgh and was admitted and received a free Master as Gold Smith in the said Hammerman Trade both he and his representatives Charles Farquharson gave his Oath of fidelity to the said Trade in common form and he has subscribed thir presents in face of the Trade place and date forsaid

Charles Farquharson
Att Dundee the Sixth day of December Jajvij and thirty four years

Which day In presence of Alexander Smith present Deacon of the Hammerman Trade of Dundee and remanent Members & brethren of the said Trade. Compeared William Horn late Servant to George Watson Hammerman in Dundee and was admitted and received a free Master as Blacksmith in the said Hammerman Trade both he and his representatives William Thom having married Agnes Myles lawful Daughter to David Myles who is a free Blacksmith and payed the ordinary accidents gave his Oath of fidelity to the said Trade in common form and he has subscribed thir presents in face of the Trade place and date forsaid

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Att Dundee the Twenty ninth day of October One thousand Seven hundred and thirty six years

Which day in presence of Robert Allan present Deacon to the Hammerman Trade of Dundee and remanent Members & brethren of the said Trade. Compeared William Dempster Cutler in Kinros and was admitted and received a free Master as Blacksmith in the said Hammerman Trade both he and his representatives William Dempster gave his Oath of fidelity to the said Trade in conform and he has subscribed these presents in face of the said Trade. place and date forsaid.

William Dempster
Att Dundee the Twenty third day of March Jajvij and thirty seven years

Which day in presence of Robert Allan present Deacon to the Hammerman Trade of Dundee and remanent Members & brethren of the said Trade. Compeared James Bunten indweller in Dundee and was admitted and received a free Master as White Iron Smith in the said Hammerman Trade both he and his representatives James Bunten gave his Oath of fidelity to the said Trade in conform and he has subscribed these presents in face of the said Trade. Place and date forsaid

Att Dundee the Thirty day of December Jajvij and thirty seven years

Which day in presence of Robert Allan present Deacon to the Hammerman Trade of Dundee and remanent Members & brethren of the said Trade. Compeared Thomas Muir Eldest lawful son to Thomas Muir Hammerman in Dundie and was admitted and received a free Master as White Iron Smith in the said Hammerman Trade both he and his representatives Thomas Muir gave his Oath of fidelity to the said Trade in conform and he has subscribed these presents in face of the said Trade. Place and date forsaid

Thomas Muir
Att Dundee the fifth day of Aprile One thousand seven hundred and thirty eight years

Which day in presence of Robert Allan present Deacon to the Hammerman Trade of Dundee and remanent Members & brethren of the said Trade. Compeared John Dick journeyman Hammerman in Edinburgh Eldest lawful son to the deceast Andrew Dick late reirent in Dumbarro and was admitted and received a free Master as Black Smith in the said Hammerman Trade both he and his representatives John Dick gave his Oath of fidelity to the said Trade in conform and he has subscribed these presents in face of the said Trade. Place and date forsaid

John Dick
Att Dundee the twelfth day of September jajvij and thirty eight years

Which day in presence of Robert Allan present Deacon to the Hammerman Trade of Dundee and remanent Members & brethren of the said Trade. Compeared William Ballingall Hammerman and indweller in Leven and was admitted and received a free Farrier and shoer of Horses in the said Burgh both he and his representatives William Ballingall gave his Oath of fidelity to the said Trade in conform and he has subscribed these presents in face of the said Trade. Place and date forsaid

William Ballingall
Att Dundee the Thirty first day of May jajvij and thirty nine years

Which day in presence of George Millar present Deacon to the Hammerman Trade of Dundee and remanent Members & brethren of the said Trade. Compeared James Moore Blacksmith in Dundee & Second lawful son to Thomas Moore Hammerman in the said Burgh and was admitted and received a free Master as a Blacksmith in the Hammerman Trade of the Burgh both he and his representatives William Ballingall gave his Oath of fidelity to the said Trade in conform and he has subscribed these presents in face of the said Trade. Place and date forsaid.

James Moore
Att Dundee the Eleventh day of June One thousand seven hundred and thirty nine years

Which day in presence of George Miller present Deacon to the Hammerman Trade of Dundee and remanent Members & brethren of the said Trade. Compeared Alexander Johnston lawful son to James Johnston Writer in Dundee and was admitted and received a free Master as Goldsmith in the said Hammerman Trade both he and his representatives being Burgesses as use is. The said Alexander Johnston gave his Oath of fidelity to the said Trade in conform and he has subscribed these presents in face of the said Trade. Place and date forsaid.

Alex Johnston
Att Dundee the Thirty day of November One thousand seven hundred and thirty nine years

Which day in presence of Alexander Smith present Deacon of the Hammerman Trade of Dundee and remanent Members & brethren of the said Trade. Compeared David Thomson Hammerman fowles and was admitted to the privilege of Farrier and Shoer of Horses in the said Burgh. Both he and his representatives being Burgesses as use is. The said David Thomson gave his Oath of fidelity to the said Trade in conform and he has subscribed these presents in face of the said Trade. Place and date forsaid.

David Thomson
Att Dundee the twentieth day of December One thousand seven hundred and thirty nine years

Which day in presence of Alexander Smith present Deacon of the Hammerman Trade of Dundee and remanent Members & brethren of the said Trade. Compeared John Robertson indweller in Dundie and was admitted to the privilege of Brass founder in the said Burgh. Both he and his representatives after him being Burgesses as use is. The said John Robertson gave his Oath of fidelity to the said Trade in conform and he has subscribed these presents in face of the said Trade. Place and date forsaid.

John Robertson
Att Dundee the Seventeenth day of December One thousand seven hundred and thirty nine years

Which day at a Meeting of the Hammerman Trade of Alexr Smith Watchmaker & present Deacon to the Trade was (further) admitted a free Master Peutherer & Cutler in the said Burgh. Both he and his representatives after him being Burgesses as use is. The said Alexr Smith gave his Oath of fidelity to the said Trade in conform and he has subscribed these presents in face of the said Trade. Place and date forsaid.

Alexr Smith
Att Dundee the sixth day of May One thousand seven hundred and fourty two years years

Which day in presence of John Barnet present Deacon of the Hammerman Trade of Dundee and remanent Members & brethren of the said Trade. Compeared Robert Auchinleck White Iron Smith in Edinburgh and was admitted and received a free Master as White Iron Smith in the said Hammerman Trade of Dundee. Both he and his representatives after him being Burgesses as use is. The said Robert Auchinleck gave his Oath of fidelity to the said Trade in conform and he has subscribed these presents in face of the said Trade. Place and date forsaid.

Robt Auchinleck
Att Dundee the fifteenth day of May One thousand seven hundred and fourty four years

Which day in presence of Alexander Smith present Deacon of the Hammerman Trade of Dundee and remanent Members & brethren of the said Trade. Compeared John Penman lately indweller and Journeyman Copper Smith in Edinburgh and was admitted and received a free Master as Copper Smith in the said Hammerman Trade of Dundee Both he and his representatives after him being Burgesses as use is. The said John Penman gave his Oath of fidelity to the said Trade in conform and he has subscribed these presents in face of the said Trade. Place and date forsaid.

John Penman
Att Dundee the Eleventh day of January One thousand seven hundred and fourty five years

Which day in presence of Alexander Smith present Deacon of the Hammerman Trade of Dundee and remanent Members & brethren of the said Trade. Compeared Thomas Scot late Servant to James Muir Hammerman in Dundee and was admitted and received a free Master as Blacksmith in the said Hammerman Trade of Dundee Both he and his representatives after him being Burgesses as use is. The said Thomas Scot gave his Oath of fidelity to the said Trade in conform and he has subscribed these presents in face of the said Trade. Place and date forsaid.

Thomas Scot
Att Dundee the Eighteenth day of September One thousand seven hundred and fourty six years

Which day in presence of George Miller present Deacon of the Hammerman Trade of Dundee and remanent Members & brethren of the said Trade. Compeared John Stiven Son Goldsmith in the said Hammerman Trade. Both he and his representatives after him being Burgesses as use is. The said John Stiven gave his Oath of fidelity to the said Trade in conform and he has subscribed these presents in face of the said Trade. Place and date forsaid.

John Stiven
Att Dundee the Eighteenth day of September One thousand seven hundred and fourty six years

Which day in presence of George Miller present Deacon of the Hammerman Trade of Dundee and remanent Members & brethren of the said Trade. Compeared David Marshall Cutler in Montrose and was admitted and received a free Master as Cutler in the said Hammerman Trade. Both he and his representatives after him being Burgesses as use is. The said David Marshall gave his Oath of fidelity to the said Trade in common form and he has subscribed these presents in face of the said Trade. Place and date forsaid.

David Marshall
Att Dundee the Seventh day of Nov One thousand seven hundred and fourty six years

Which day in presence of George Miller present Deacon of the Hammerman Trade of Dundee and remanent Members & brethren of the said Trade. Compeared Robert Skinner son to William Skinner portioner in Kinneswood and late Apprentice to Patrick Haly Coppersmith & Peutherer in Perth and was admitted and received a free Master as Coppersmith in the said Hammerman Trade. Both he and his representatives after him being Burgesses as use is. The said Robert Skinner gave his Oath of fidelity to the said Trade in common form and he has subscribed these presents in face of the said Trade. Place and date above.

Rott Skinner
Att Dundee the fifth day of May One thousand seven hundred and fourty seven years

Which day in presence of George Miller present Deacon of the Hammerman Trade of Dundee and remanent Members & brethren of the said Trade. Compeared William Smith only son to William Smith Hammerman in Dundee. And was admitted and received a free Master as Blacksmith in the said Hammerman Trade. Both he and his representatives after him being Burgesses as use is. The said William Smith Junior gave his Oath of fidelity to the said Trade in common form and he has subscribed these presents in face of the said Trade. Place and date above

William Smith
Att Dundee the Twenty first day of December One thousand seven hundred and fourty seven years

Which day in presence of Thomas Muir Junior present Deacon of the Hammerman Trade of Dundee and remanent Members and Brethren of the Hammerman Trade of Dundee. Compeared Mungo Murray late servant to James Walker Smith in Erroll. And was admitted and received a free Master as Blacksmith in the said Hammerman Trade of Dundee. Both he and his representatives after him being Burgesses as use is. The said Mungo Murray Junior gave his Oath of fidelity to the said Trade in common form and he has subscribed these presents in face of the said Trade. Place and date above

Mungo Murray
Att Dundee the Twenty ninth day of December One thousand seven hundred and fourty seven years

Which day in presence of Thomas Muir Junior present Deacon of the Hammerman Trade of Dundee and remanent Members and Brethren of the Hammerman Trade of Dundee. Compeared Henry Smith late Hammerman in North feiree. And was admitted and received a free Master as Blacksmith in the said Hammerman Trade of Dundee. Both he and his representatives after him being Burgesses as use is. The said Henry Smith gave his Oath of fidelity to the said Trade in common form and he has subscribed these presents in face of the said Trade. Place and date above

Hendry Smith
Att Dundee the Twenty ninth day of December One thousand seven hundred and fourty seven years

Which day in presence of Thomas Muir Junior present Deacon of the Hammerman Trade of Dundee and remanent Members and Brethren of the Hammerman Trade of Dundee. Compeared Robert Skinner Coppersmith in Dundee. And was admitted and received a free Master as Blacksmith in the said Hammerman Trade of Dundee. Both he and his representatives after him being Burgesses as use is. The said Robert Skinner gave his Oath of fidelity to the said Trade in common form and he has subscribed these presents in face of the said Trade. Place and date above

Robt Skinner
Att Dundee the nineteenth day of September One thousand seven hundred and fourty eight years

Which day in presence of Thomas Muir Junior present Deacon of the Hammerman Trade of Dundee and remanent Members and Brethren of the Hammerman Trade of Dundee. Compeared David Watson son to the decest David Watson Mason in Dundee. And was admitted and received a free Master as Clocksmith in the said Hammerman Trade of Dundee. Both he and his representatives after him being Burgesses as use is. The said David Watson gave his Oath of fidelity to the said Trade in common form and he has subscribed these presents in face of the said Trade. Place and date above

David Watson
Att Dundee the twenty third day of May One thousand seven hundred and fourty nine years

Which day in presence of Thomas Muir Junior present Deacon of the Hammerman Trade of Dundee and remanent Members and Brethren of the Hammerman Trade of Dundee. Compeared James Auchinleck in Dundee. And was admitted and received a free Master as Clocksmith in the said Hammerman Trade of Dundee. Both he and his representatives after him being Burgesses as use is. The said James Auchinleck gave his Oath of fidelity to the said Trade in common form and he has subscribed these presents in face of the said Trade. Place and date above

James Auchinleck
Att Dundee the twenty eight day of November One thousand seven hundred and fourty nine years

Which day in presence of Alexander Smith present Deacon of the Hammerman Trade of Dundee and remanent Members and Brethren of the Hammerman Trade of Dundee. Compeared George Speid Second lawful son to Robert Speid of Ardowie Clerk depute of Dundee. And was admitted and received a free Master as Sadler in the said Hammerman Trade of Dundee. Both he and his representatives after him being Burgesses as use is. The said George Speid gave his Oath of fidelity to the said Trade in common form and he has subscribed these presents in face of the said Trade. Place and date above

Geo Speid
Att Dundee the Eleventh day of January One thousand seven hundred and fifty one years

Which day in presence of Alexander Smith present Deacon of the Hammerman Trade of Dundee and remanent Members and Brethren of the Hammerman Trade of Dundee. Compeared David McKenzie son to Thomas McKenzie of gun Smith in Brectine. And was admitted and received a free Master as Gun Smith in the said Hammerman Trade of Dundee. Both he and his representatives after him being Burgesses as use is. The said David McKenzie gave his Oath of fidelity to the said Trade in common form and he has subscribed these presents in face of the said Trade. Place and date forsaid.

David McKenzie
Att Dundee the twenty third day of January One thousand seven hundred and fifty one years

Which day in presence of Alexander Smith present Deacon of the Hammerman Trade of Dundee and remanent Members and Brethren of the Hammerman Trade of Dundee. Compeared David McKenzie son to David Fortoun Maltmilnsmith at Cross Causway near Edinburgh of gun Smith. And was admitted and received a free Master as Malltmilnsmith in the said Hammerman Trade of Dundee. Both he and his representatives after him being Burgesses as use is. The said David McKenzie gave his Oath of fidelity to the said Trade in common form and he has subscribed these presents in face of the said Trade. Place and date forsaid.

David Fortoun
Att Dundee the Sixteen day of July One thousand seven hundred and fifty two years

Which day in presence of Robert Skinner present Deacon of the Hammerman Trade of Dundee and remanent Members and Brethren of the Hammerman Trade of Dundee. Compeared James Rough Son to Alexander Roch Smith on Bridgetown. And was admitted and received a free Master as Blacksmith in the said Hammerman Trade of Dundee. Both he and his representatives after him being Burgesses as use is. The said Alexander Roch gave his Oath of fidelity to the said Trade in common form and he has subscribed these presents in face of the said Trade. Place and date forsaid.

James Rough
Att Dundee the Twenty fifth day of September One thousand seven hundred and fifty two years

Which day in presence of Robert Skinner present Deacon of the Hammerman Trade of Dundee and remanent Members and Brethren of the Hammerman Trade of Dundee. Compeared John Millar lawful son to George Millar Hammerman in Dundie. And was admitted and received a free Master as Blacksmith in the said Hammerman Trade of Dundee. Both he and his representatives after him being Burgesses as use is. The said John Millar gave his Oath of fidelity to the said Trade in common form and he has subscribed these presents in face of the said Trade. Place and date above.

John Millar
Att Dundee the Twenty seventh day of September One thousand seven hundred and fifty two years

Which day in presence of Robert Skinner present Deacon of the Hammerman Trade of Dundee and remanent Members and Brethren of the Hammerman Trade of Dundee. Compeared Andrew Smith lawful son to Andrew Smith Hammerman in Dundie. And was admitted and received a free Master as Blacksmith in the said Hammerman Trade of Dundee. Both he and his representatives after him being Burgesses as use is. The said Andrew Smith gave his Oath of fidelity to the said Trade in common form and he has subscribed these presents in face of the said Trade. Place and date above.

Andrew Smith
Att Dundee the nineteenth day of June One thousand seven hundred and fifty three years

Which day in presence of Robert Skinner present Deacon of the Hammerman Trade of Dundee and remanent Members and Brethren of the Hammerman Trade of Dundee. Compeared John Thomson Servant to James Auchinleck White Iron Smith in Dundie. And was admitted and received a free Master as White Iron Smith in the said Hammerman Trade of Dundee. Both he and his representatives after him being Burgesses as use is. The said John Thomson gave his Oath of fidelity to the said Trade in common form and he has subscribed these presents in face of the said Trade. Place and date above.

John Thomson
Att Dundee the nineteenth day of June One thousand seven hundred and fifty three years

Which day in presence of Robert Skinner present Deacon of the Hammerman Trade of Dundee and remanent Members and Brethren of the Hammerman Trade of Dundee. Compeared William Bisset of Muchlerie. And was admitted and received a free Master as Founder in the said Hammerman Trade of this Burgh of Dundee. Both he and his representatives after him being Burgesses as use is. The said William Bisset gave his Oath of fidelity to the said Trade in common form and he has subscribed these presents in face of the said Trade. Place and date forsaid.

William Bisset
Att Dundee the twenty second day of February One thousand seven hundred and fifty seven years

Which day in presence of Thomas Muir Junior present Deacon of the Hammerman Trade of Dundee and remanent Members and Brethren of the Hammerman Trade of Dundee. Compeared John Watson Journeyman Hammerman in Dundee. And was admitted and received a free Master as Blacksmith in the said Hammerman Trade of this Burgh of Dundee. Both he and his representatives after him being Burgesses as use is. The said John Watson gave his Oath of fidelity to the said Trade in common form and he has subscribed these presents in face of the said Trade. Place and date forsaid.

John Watson
Att Dundee the twenty second day of February One thousand seven hundred and fifty seven years

Which day in presence of Thomas Muir Younger present Deacon of the Hammerman Trade of Dundee and remanent Members and Brethren of the Hammerman Trade of Dundee. Compeared Thomas Muir Journeyman Clocksmith in Montrose lawful son of the said Thomas Muir present deacon. And was admitted and received a free Master as Clocksmith in the said Hammerman Trade of Dundee. Both he and his representatives after him being Burgesses as use is. The said Thomas Muir Youngest gave his Oath of fidelity to the said Trade in common form and he has subscribed these presents in face of the said Trade. Place and date forsaid.

Thomas Muir
Att Dundee the seventeenth day of Aprile One thousand seven hundred and fifty eight years

Which day in presence of Henry Watson present Deacon of the Hammerman Trade of Dundee and remanent Members and Brethren of the Hammerman Trade of Dundee. Compeared personally George Ogilvie son to Alexander Ogilvie Merchant in Dundee Journeyman Clocksmith in Montrose lawful son of the said Thomas Muir present deacon. And was admitted and received a free Master as Sadler in the Hammerman Trade in this Burgh of Dundee. Both he and his representatives after him being Burgesses as use is. The said George Ogilvie gave his Oath of fidelity to the said Trade in common form and he has subscribed these presents in face of the said Trade. Place and date forsaid. These presents being subscribed upon the Seventeenth day of Aprile one thousand seven hundred and Eight years.

George Ogilvie

Att Dundee the seventeenth day of February One thousand seven hundred and fifty nine years

Which day in presence of Henry Watson present Deacon of the Hammerman Trade of Dundee and remanent Members and Brethren of the Hammerman Trade of Dundee. Compeared personally Gilbert Auchinleck Cutler in Edinburgh. And was admitted and received a free Master as Sadler in the Hammerman Trade in this Burgh of Dundee. Both he and his representatives after him being Burgesses as use is. The said Gilbert Auchinleck gave his Oath of fidelity to the said Trade in common form and he has subscribed these presents in face of the said Trade. Place and date forsaid.

Gilb Auchinleck

Att Dundee the fifteenth day of May One thousand seven hundred and fifty nine years

Which day in presence of Henry Watson present Deacon of the Hammerman Trade of Dundee and remanent Members and Brethren of the Hammerman Trade of Dundee. Compeared personally William Kinnear lawful son to William Kinnear residenter in Dundee. And was admitted and received a free Master Coppersmith in the said Hammerman Trade of Dundee. Both he and his representatives after him being Burgesses as use is. The said William Kinnear gave his Oath of fidelity to the said Trade in common form and he has subscribed these presents in face of the said Trade. Place and date forsaid.