People of Medieval Scotland
1093 - 1371

Henry Cheyne, bishop of Aberdeen (d.1328×29)

Biography
Watt and Murray, Fasti, 2, 12: Henry was precentor of Aberdeen, occurring on 22 January 1277, and served in that office until 17 June 1282, when a mandate was issued for his consecration as bishop of Aberdeen, following the death of Hugh de Benholm. He died 11 November 1328 × 11 June 1329. Henry's family had significant landholdings in North-east Scotland and were closely allied to the Comyn family. N.H. Reid, 'Henry Cheyne', ODNB, xi, 374-75; [http://www.oxforddnb.com/view/article/5259]
Floruits
1277 × 1323
Related Place
Aberdeen
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Henry Cheyne, bishop of Aberdeen (d.1328×29)
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Date Short Summary Role Witnesses Source
undated Gift of lands and rents bought from Martin, goldsmith, in Aberdeen named person (transaction) Malcolm of Balgownie, burgess of Aberdeen; Matthew Greathead, alderman of Aberdeen; Reginald Melville, burgess of Stirling 3/630/8 (Abdn. Reg., ii, 280-1)
17 Jun. 1282 Command to consecrate Henry, precentor of Aberdeen as bishop of that see named person (transaction) 2/152/4 (Cal. Papal Letters, i, 467)
17 Jun. 1282 * Concession to be ordained and consecrated Beneficiary 2/152/4 (Cal. Papal Letters, i, 467)
17 Jun. 1282 Appointment of Henry, precentor, as bishop of Aberdeen Appointee 2/152/3 (Cal. Papal Letters, i, 465)
17 Jun. 1282 X circa 1296 Gift of land of Glack (ABD), within shire of Daviot (ABD), in compensation for benefices which he held of bishop's predecessors Grantor Alexander of Allardice, (?) burgess of Aberdeen; Duncan Merser, burgess of Aberdeen; Fearchar Belegaumbe, bishop of Caithness (1304-27); Hugh de Rossneto, canon of Aberdeen; John of Spalding/Dundee, master, canon (fl.1282×96-1310); Malcolm of Balgownie, burgess of Aberdeen; Michael de (illegible surname), ? burgess of Aberdeen; Robert de Glaslogy, master; Walter of Blackwater, dean of Aberdeen; William de Lascelles, ? burgess of Aberdeen (fl.1282) 2/1/41 (Abdn. Reg., i, 36-7)
5 Feb. 1284 Obligation to acknowledge Margaret, the Maid of Norway, as legitimate heir of Alexander III named person (transaction) 4/42/5 (Foedera, i, II, 638)
Thursday 18 Oct. 1285 Gift of land of Ardlogie and Lethenty (ABD) Sealer 3/141/7 (Arb. Lib., no. 234)
18 Oct. 1285 Gift of vicarage of church of Fyvie (ABD) with 100s yearly for chaplain Grantor 2/1/40 (Arb. Lib., no. 235)
7 Sept. 1289 Concession of fruits of churches, prebends and benefices for enlarging the cathedral of Aberdeen Beneficiary 2/154/11 (Theiner, no. 321)
Tuesday 14 Mar. 1290 Confirmation of the Treaty of Salisbury Grantor 1/50/32 (Stevenson, Docs., i, no. 92)
Friday 17 Mar. 1290 Request that King Edward certify to the Guardians that a papal dispensation has been granted for marriage between Prince Edward and Lady Margaret Addressor 1/50/33 (Foedera, i, II, 730)
28 Nov. 1290 Command to compel bishop of Ross to make satisfaction to dean and chapter Addressee 2/154/24 (Cal. Papal Letters, i, 522)
Wednesday 30 Jun. 1294 Obligation that 4 marks shall be given for a chaplain at Aberdeen Cathedral named person (transaction) 3/707/1 (Abdn. Reg., i, 35-6)
23 Feb. 1296 Confirmation of treaty between Scotland and France Sealer 1/51/24 (APS, i, 451-3)
19 Jul. 1296 Henry, bishop of Aberdeen, promises to support and serve the king of England Performer (submission, fealty, homage, oath) 6/2/139 (IP, 98-9)
19 Jul. 1296 Henry, bishop of Aberdeen, John Fleming and William of Moray, knights, with Walter Blackwater, dean of the church of Aberdeen, annul and renounce any alliances made with the king of the French and performs fealty to the king of England Performer (submission, fealty, homage, oath) Antony Bek (d.1311), bishop of Durham; Brian fitz Alan, baron, guardian; Ralph, son of William, knight, baron; Robert of Hilton, baron; Walter of Huntercombe, baron (d.1313) 6/2/138 (IP, 98)
19 Jul. 1296 Henry, bishop of Aberdeen, promises to support and serve the king of England Sealer 6/2/139 (IP, 98-9)
19 Jul. 1296 Henry, bishop of Aberdeen, promises to support and serve the king of England Addressor 6/2/139 (IP, 98-9)
28 Aug. 1296 Robert, bishop of Glasgow, Henry, bishop of Aberdeen, and Thomas, bishop of Whithorn, promise loyally to serve the king of England, and have performed fealty to him. Addressor 6/2/198 (IP, 115-16)
28 Aug. 1296 Robert, bishop of Glasgow, Henry, bishop of Aberdeen, and Thomas, bishop of Whithorn, promise loyally to serve the king of England, and have performed fealty to him. Performer (submission, fealty, homage, oath) 6/2/198 (IP, 115-16)
28 Aug. 1296 Robert, bishop of Glasgow, Henry, bishop of Aberdeen, and Thomas, bishop of Whithorn, promise loyally to serve the king of England, and have performed fealty to him. Sealer 6/2/198 (IP, 115-16)
Wednesday 24 Jul. 1297 Letter commending the countess of Ross to King Edward I Addressor 3/700/0 (Stevenson, Docs., ii, no. 456)
25 Jul. 1297 Correspondence concerning movements of the army in the north Addressor 3/700/0 (Stevenson, Docs., ii, no. 457)
25 Jul. 1297 * Request to give credence to Andrew of Rait Addressor 3/700/0 (Stevenson, Docs., ii, no. 457)
1 Aug. 1297 Command to consecrate the bishop of Caithness Addressee 2/156/7 (Theiner, no. 360)
Tuesday 27 Aug. 1297 Renewal of sale of two ploughgates in Kennethmont, i.e. Ardlair (ABD) Grantor Andrew of Garioch, treasurer, canon; Robert de Glaslogy, master; Roger de Rossochet, rector of Clatt; Thomas of Inverurie; Walter of Blackwater, dean of Aberdeen 2/1/42 (Abdn. Reg., i, 37-8)
12 Jul. 1298 * Statement concerning appointments of William Comyn Addressee 2/156/13 (Cal. Papal Letters, i, 578)
15 Aug. 1298 * Letters to bishop of Aberdeen concerning presentation Addressee 1/27/0 (Stevenson, Docs., ii, no. 520i)
17 Aug. 1298 Statement that evidence of the destruction of Scone and its charters was presented in front of notary public Sealer 2/98/7 (Scone Lib., no. 124)
9 Sept. 1298 * Letters to bishop of Aberdeen concerning presentation Addressee 1/27/0 (Stevenson, Docs., ii, no. 520k)
29 Mar. 1304 Command to allow no presentation to be made to any church in diocese of Aberdeen Addressee 1/27/0 (CDS, ii, no. 1487)
12 Apr. 1304 ERA undefined (transaction) 5/1/0 (CDS, ii, no. 1506)
1305 Petition concerning churches and teinds belonging to bishop of Aberdeen Petitioner 2/1/43 (CDS, ii, no. 1729)
1305 * Petition concerning church of Belhelvie (ABD) Petitioner 2/1/43 (CDS, ii, no. 1729)
1305 Petitions of Bishop of Aberdeen Petitioner 0/0/0 (CDS, iv, no. 1815)
13 Dec. 1307 Request for clergy of Scotland to keep peace in realm Addressee 1/28/0 (CDS, iii, no. 29)
11 Aug. 1308 Statement concerning Holy Land Addressee 2/158/15 (Cal. Papal Letters, ii, 43)
29 Oct. 1312 Renewal of treaty of Perth (i.e. Treaty of Inverness) Sealer 4/1/5 (RRS, v, no. 24)
Monday 28 Jan. 1314 Gift of church of Alvah (ABD) Grantor 4/4/23 (Abdn. Reg., i, 41-2)
Monday 28 Jan. 1314 * Obligation to observe conditions of gift of church of Alvah (ABD) Beneficiary 4/4/23 (Abdn. Reg., i, 41-2)
5 Dec. 1318 Command to return temporalities of bishop of Aberdeen Beneficiary Alexander Fraser (II), chamberlain (d.1332); Bernard, abbot of Arbroath, chancellor; Duncan (IV), earl of Fife (d.1353); Gilbert Hay (II), lord of Errol, constable (d.1333); Malise (IV), earl of Strathearn (d.1328×30); Maurice, bishop of Dunblane (1319x22 - 47); Murdoch, earl of Menteith (d. prob. 12 Aug. 1332); Robert Keith, marischal (d.1343); William of Lamberton, bishop of St Andrews (d.1328); William Sinclair, bishop of Dunkeld (d.1337) 1/53/150 (RRS, v, no. 140)


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Date Short Summary Role Source
undated Official of Henry Cheyne, bishop of Aberdeen (d.1328×29) (Employment relationship) object (relationship) 3/630/8 (Abdn. Reg., ii, 280-1)
17 Jun. 1282 X circa 1296 Predecessor of Henry Cheyne, bishop of Aberdeen (d.1328×29)(Tenurial & lordship relationship) object (relationship) 2/1/41 (Abdn. Reg., i, 36-7)
7 Sept. 1289 Predecessor of Henry Cheyne, bishop of Aberdeen (d.1328×29) (Tenurial & lordship relationship) object (relationship) 2/154/11 (Theiner, no. 321)
Tuesday 14 Mar. 1290 Lady (domina) of various men of the realm (Tenurial & lordship relationship) object (relationship) 1/50/32 (Stevenson, Docs., i, no. 92)
Tuesday 14 Mar. 1290 Lord (dominus) of various men of Scotland (Tenurial & lordship relationship) object (relationship) 1/50/32 (Stevenson, Docs., i, no. 92)
Friday 17 Mar. 1290 Lady (domina) of various named men of Scotland (Tenurial & lordship relationship) object (relationship) 1/50/33 (Foedera, i, II, 730)
19 Jul. 1296 Sworn man (Ragman Roll) of Edward I, king of England (d.1307) (Fealty (Ragman Roll)) subject (relationship) 6/2/138 (IP, 98)
19 Jul. 1296 Lord (dominus) of Henry Cheyne, bishop of Aberdeen (d.1328×29) (Tenurial & lordship relationship) object (relationship) 6/2/139 (IP, 98-9)
19 Jul. 1296 Sworn man (Ragman Roll) of Edward I, king of England (d.1307) (Fealty (Ragman Roll)) subject (relationship) 6/2/139 (IP, 98-9)
28 Aug. 1296 Sworn man (Ragman Roll) of Edward I, king of England (d.1307) (Fealty (Ragman Roll)) subject (relationship) 6/2/198 (IP, 115-16)
28 Aug. 1296 Lord (dominus) of Henry Cheyne, bishop of Aberdeen (d.1328×29) (Tenurial & lordship relationship) object (relationship) 6/2/198 (IP, 115-16)
25 Jul. 1297 Fidelibus (sworn men) of Edward I, king of England (d.1307) (Tenurial & lordship relationship) subject (relationship) 3/700/0 (Stevenson, Docs., ii, no. 457)
25 Jul. 1297 Lord (dominus) of John Comyn and others (Tenurial & lordship relationship) object (relationship) 3/700/0 (Stevenson, Docs., ii, no. 457)
1305 Predecessor of Henry Cheyne, bishop of Aberdeen (d.1328×29) (Tenurial & lordship relationship) object (relationship) 2/1/43 (CDS, ii, no. 1729)
circa Jul. 1305 Clerk of Henry Cheyne, bishop of Aberdeen (d.1328×29) (Employment relationship) object (relationship) 3/11/29 (CDS, ii, no. 1682)
1 Apr. 1330 Predecessors of Alexander Kinninmonth, bishop of Aberdeen subject (relationship) 1/54/3 (RRS, vi, no. 3)


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Date Short Summary Source
22 Jan. 1277 precentor 2/1/39 (Abdn. Reg., ii, 277-8)
undated bishop of Aberdeen 3/630/8 (Abdn. Reg., ii, 280-1)
17 Jun. 1282 deacon 2/152/4 (Cal. Papal Letters, i, 467)
17 Jun. 1282 precentor of Aberdeen 2/152/4 (Cal. Papal Letters, i, 467)
17 Jun. 1282 precentor of Aberdeen 2/152/3 (Cal. Papal Letters, i, 465)
17 Jun. 1282 X Sept. 1289 bishop of Aberdeen 3/344/4 (HMC Mar and Kellie, 5)
17 Jun. 1282 X circa 1296 bishop of Aberdeen 2/1/41 (Abdn. Reg., i, 36-7)
17 Jun. 1282 X 9 Dec. 1298 Dominus (Lord/Sir) 3/29/2 (Grant, no. 11)
17 Jun. 1282 X 9 Dec. 1298 bishop of Aberdeen 3/29/2 (Grant, no. 11)
5 Feb. 1284 bishop of Aberdeen 4/42/5 (Foedera, i, II, 638)
18 Oct. 1285 bishop of Aberdeen 2/1/40 (Arb. Lib., no. 235)
Thursday 18 Oct. 1285 bishop of Aberdeen 3/141/7 (Arb. Lib., no. 234)
7 Sept. 1289 bishop of Aberdeen 2/154/11 (Theiner, no. 321)
Tuesday 14 Mar. 1290 bishop of Aberdeen 1/50/32 (Stevenson, Docs., i, no. 92)
Friday 17 Mar. 1290 bishop of Aberdeen 1/50/33 (Foedera, i, II, 730)
28 Nov. 1290 bishop of Aberdeen 2/154/24 (Cal. Papal Letters, i, 522)
29 Sept. 1293 bishop of Aberdeen 2/104/2 (HMC Mar and Kellie, 3-4)
Wednesday 30 Jun. 1294 bishop of Aberdeen 3/707/1 (Abdn. Reg., i, 35-6)
23 Feb. 1296 bishop of Aberdeen 1/51/24 (APS, i, 451-3)
19 Jul. 1296 bishop of Aberdeen 6/2/138 (IP, 98)
19 Jul. 1296 bishop of Aberdeen 6/2/139 (IP, 98-9)
19 Jul. 1296 Dominus (Lord/Sir) 6/2/138 (IP, 98)
19 Jul. 1296 bishop of Aberdeen 6/2/138 (IP, 98)
28 Aug. 1296 bishop of Aberdeen 6/2/198 (IP, 115-16)
Wednesday 24 Jul. 1297 bishop of Aberdeen 3/700/0 (Stevenson, Docs., ii, no. 456)
25 Jul. 1297 bishop of Aberdeen 3/700/0 (Stevenson, Docs., ii, no. 457)
1 Aug. 1297 bishop of Aberdeen 2/156/7 (Theiner, no. 360)
Tuesday 27 Aug. 1297 bishop of Aberdeen 2/1/42 (Abdn. Reg., i, 37-8)
12 Jul. 1298 bishop of Aberdeen 2/156/13 (Cal. Papal Letters, i, 578)
15 Aug. 1298 bishop of Aberdeen 1/27/0 (Stevenson, Docs., ii, no. 520i)
17 Aug. 1298 bishop of Aberdeen 2/98/7 (Scone Lib., no. 124)
9 Sept. 1298 bishop of Aberdeen 1/27/0 (Stevenson, Docs., ii, no. 520k)
22 Feb. 1300 X 23 Feb. 1300 Dominus (Lord/Sir) 4/37/6 (Arb. Lib., no. 231)
22 Feb. 1300 X 23 Feb. 1300 bishop of Aberdeen 4/37/6 (Arb. Lib., no. 231)
29 Mar. 1304 bishop of Aberdeen 1/27/0 (CDS, ii, no. 1487)
12 Apr. 1304 bishop of Aberdeen 5/1/0 (CDS, ii, no. 1506)
1305 bishop of Aberdeen 0/0/0 (CDS, iv, no. 1815)
1305 bishop of Aberdeen 2/1/43 (CDS, ii, no. 1729)
circa Jul. 1305 bishop of Aberdeen 3/11/29 (CDS, ii, no. 1682)
13 Dec. 1307 bishop of Aberdeen 1/28/0 (CDS, iii, no. 29)
11 Aug. 1308 bishop of Aberdeen 2/158/15 (Cal. Papal Letters, ii, 43)
25 Mar. 1312 X 24 Mar. 1313 bishop of Aberdeen 1/53/21 (RRS, v, no. 390)
7 Apr. 1312 bishop of Aberdeen 1/53/22 (RRS, v, no. 17)
7 Apr. 1312 Dominus (Lord/Sir) 1/53/22 (RRS, v, no. 17)
12 Apr. 1312 Dominus (Lord/Sir) 1/53/24 (RRS, v, no. 19)
12 Apr. 1312 bishop of Aberdeen 1/53/24 (RRS, v, no. 19)
12 Apr. 1312 X 29 Oct. 1312 bishop of Aberdeen 1/53/26 (RRS, v, no. 389)
29 Oct. 1312 Dominus (Seigneur - Lord - Sir) 4/1/5 (RRS, v, no. 24)
29 Oct. 1312 bishop of Aberdeen 4/1/5 (RRS, v, no. 24)
26 Feb. 1313 bishop of Aberdeen 1/53/33 (RRS, v, no. 28)


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22 January 1277 Succession of two ploughgates of land in Kennethmont (later Ardlair, ABD) 2/1/39 (Abdn. Reg., ii, 277-8)
17 June 1282 X September 1289 Gift of half davoch of 'Clokhok' (ABD?) 3/344/4 (HMC Mar and Kellie, 5)
17 June 1282 X 9 December 1298 Gift of eastern davoch of 'Conynges' (lost, in Abernethy ph., INV) with daughter Marjorie 3/29/2 (Grant, no. 11)
29 September 1293 Gift of ‘Cragbowy’ in the Garioch (ABD) 2/104/2 (HMC Mar and Kellie, 3-4)
22 February 1300 X 23 February 1300 Statement concerning claims made by John of Pollok, steward of Arbroath Abbey 4/37/6 (Arb. Lib., no. 231)
25 March 1312 X 24 March 1313 Inspection of charters of King William I concerning tofts in burghs 1/53/21 (RRS, v, no. 390)
7 April 1312 Gift of thanage of Scone and a court (PER) 1/53/22 (RRS, v, no. 17)
12 April 1312 Renewal of lands in Tarves along with other rights in region (ABD) 1/53/24 (RRS, v, no. 19)
12 April 1312 X 29 October 1312 Gift of earldom of Moray with various liberties (MOR) 1/53/26 (RRS, v, no. 389)
26 February 1313 Renewal of land in Tarves in regality with various liberties (ABD) 1/53/33 (RRS, v, no. 28)
1 March 1313 Inspection of mandate by Alexander II about testamentary gifts 1/53/37 (RRS, v, no. 32)
1 March 1313 Inspection of charter by Alexander II granting land of Kingoldrum in forest (ANG) 1/53/38 (RRS, v, no. 33)
1 March 1313 Inspection of charter by Alexander II leasing Banchory-Devenick at feu-ferme (KDC) 1/53/39 (RRS, v, no. 34)
1 March 1313 Inspection of charter of William I to Arbroath Abbey 1/53/34 (RRS, v, no. 29)
1 March 1313 Inspection of mandate by Alexander II granting right to take wood from forests 1/53/35 (RRS, v, no. 30)
1 March 1313 Inspection of charter by Alexander II granting Nigg in forest (KDC) 1/53/36 (RRS, v, no. 31)
31 March 1320 Gift at feuferme of burgh of Berwick upon Tweed with mills, fisheries, etc. 1/53/179 (RRS, v, no. 163)
10 July 1321 Concession of weekly market of bishop of Brechin 1/53/217 (RRS, v, no. 191)
20 October 1321 Gift of right of patronage or advowson of church of St Kentigern of Kirkmahoe (DMF) 1/53/230 (RRS, v, no. 203)
1 December 1322 Inspection of charter of King William to Arbroath abbey 1/53/241 (RRS, v, no. 213)
1 December 1322 Inspection of 1213 charter of King William to Arbroath abbey 1/53/242 (RRS, v, no. 214)
28 July 1323 Gift of Strathbrock (WLO) 1/53/266 (RRS, v, no. 238)
1 August 1323 Gift of chapel of BVM beside Banff (BNF) with davoch of land 1/53/268 (RRS, v, no. 240)