Comments in Refutation of Pretensions Advanced for the First Time, and Statements in a Recent Work: - Hardcover

John Riddell

 
9780266259091: Comments in Refutation of Pretensions Advanced for the First Time, and Statements in a Recent Work:

Synopsis

Discover the contested history of the Stirlings of Cadder and Drumpellier, and how law and lineage shape a family name.

This volume presents a detailed examination of claims to cadder representation and the right to the ancient Stirling line, set against a backdrop of historical documents, legal arguments, and genealogical discussion.

  • Learn how 19th-century legal cases and court decisions shaped who could claim Cadder’s heritage and the Stirling name.
  • Explore the Exposition that argues Drumpellier’s rights and the long arc of prescription in the Cadder dispute.
  • See how researchers scrutinize manuscripts, letters, and published works to separate fact from assertion in family histories.
  • Understand the broader context of Scottish heraldic practice and the role of authorities like the Lyon Court in arms and pedigrees.
Ideal for readers of Scottish genealogy, legal history, and anyone curious about how family identity is defended in court and in print.

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