Need help decyphering this please

[JleeM]

oh what lovely script.. I think the top one might read out ''Doromvis'' which may be a possible surname? 

[JleeM]

James Lorkluart or Lorkheart Wriltor or Writtor, I think is next.  I've seen J's, s's and h's written that way before but I'll have a look for some proof... 

[josey]

I would say definitely a Scottish lawyer rather than a historical writer. All the big old firms of solicitors in Scotland used to have the letters WS after their names meaning one or more of their partners were a 'Writer to the Signet'.

More information here
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Society_of_Writers_to_Her_Majesty%27s_Signet

[Falleneagle]

Thank you all for your assistance. I appreciate it very much.

Kevin

[Archivos]

26 Decembris 1672.

James Lockheart Writter. Margaret Burnet

Decembris (Latin) = December

I understand that in Scotland a Writter/Writer is a lawyer.

Spot on! The mark above the 'u' in Burnet is to designate it's a 'u'.

For those interested in letter forms, and Scottish handwriting, the website www.scottishhandwriting.com has some great examples and tutorials you can work on. 

[Rosinish]

Archivos,

Thanks for link.

Annie

[Archivos]

Archivos,

Thanks for link.

Annie

Just make sure you have plenty of time to spare, as you can get properly sucked in!  I've lost days sometimes.