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James Stewart, Commendator of Kelso and Melrose (c. 1529–1557) was a member of the Scottish royal family. Career. James Stewart was a son of James V of Scotland and Elizabeth Schaw, a member of the Schaw of Sauchie family. His exact birthdate is unknown. A document dated 1534 states he was in his fifth year.
James Stewart’s position as Commendator of the Abbeys of both Kelso and Melrose in the Scottish Borders during the 1540s and 50s gave him significant status in the Borders region. As commendator, he exerted his authority not only over the lands and income of both these affluent abbeys but was also responsible for local defence.
Scope and Contents Charter by James [Stewart], commendator of the monasteries of Kelso and Melrose, in consideration of a sum of money paid towards the repair and rebuilding of the abbey of Melrose, destroyed by the English, 'veteros Anglie inimicos', at the time of war last past, granting and setting in feu-farm to John Anderson in Over ...
The seal matrix was purchased today (Tuesday 9 March) through Edinburgh auctioneers Lyon & Turnbull. James Stewart was the eldest son among at least nine illegitimate children fathered by King James V. The seal matrix indicates Stewart's position as Commendator of Melrose and Kelso Abbeys, bestowed on him by his father, the King.
The Abbot of Kelso (later Commendator of Kelso) was the head of the Tironensian monastic community at Kelso Abbey in the Scottish Borders. The Abbey was originally founded at Selkirk in 1113 by David, Prince of the Cumbrians (r. 1113–1124), and thus the first three Abbots were Abbots of Selkirk.
10 de mar. de 2021 · It showed his position as Commendator of Melrose and Kelso Abbeys, which were bestowed on him by the king. The seal was sold in an online auction for more than £6,000. Lyon and Turnbull
James Stewart of Tynninghame, Lord Douglas, was afterwards made commendator of the great abbeys of Kelso and Melrose, 6 and being thus amply provided for, he surrendered the lordship of Tynninghame and office of bailiary in favour of his brother, James Stewart, then commendator of the priory of St. Andrews, afterwards created successively Earl ...
