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William Meisser

Biography: The meaning of William's surname, 'Meisser' is uncertain. Three options have so far been identified: 1) OFr meisier, from Lat. mansionarius, a person in charge of lodgings; a sacristan. 2) OFr messier, meaning a harvester or hayward (see Messer) 3) an occupational name derived from OFr meise, 'a barrel for herrings'. Whether William's name stems from any of these three is uncertain.

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Date	Short Summary	Role	Witnesses	Source
1207 X 29 Sept. 1216	Gift of land in Leith (MLO)	Neighbouring landholder	Adam, clerk (13C); Fulk Soulis; Henry Graham (son of Henry son of Peter); Hugh de Sigillo, bishop of Dunkeld (d.1229 or 1230); John Graham, sheriff of Edinburgh; Ralph Breton/Brito; Robert, chaplain (13C); Simon, chaplain (13C)	3/497/5 (Newb. Reg., no. 49)

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Date	Short Summary	Role	Source
1207 X 29 Sept. 1216	Land of William Meisser	Holder (possession)	3/497/5 (Newb. Reg., no. 49)