This painstakingly researched edition of the Commissariot Record of Brechin provides a detailed and comprehensive picture of the lives and deaths of the people of this Scottish diocese, from the late 16th century to the early 19th century. Drawing on original archival material, Grant offers new insights into the social and economic history of the region, shedding light on topics as diverse as inheritance law, medical practice, and religious belief. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.