Thanks Matt.
How were you able to access
Patersons History of Ayrshire, one hour & ten minutes after Diva
posted the title?.
With my first post I was hopeing, [if the events had taken place
pre reformation] in view of the rank of the Earl, that the
Roman Church would have a record of interest in this matter.
Jack Campins post[above]would appear to rule this out.
I most certainly read of the event in the distant past & will
try to find the source.
Did you find Lord Derwentwater in your trawl of Chambers?
                                                          Joe.
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