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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KAMES | Kames | John Hood Esq Stoneridge M D Hunter Esq Antons hill James Dickson Esq Bughtrig |
022.11 ; 022.15 | An old mansion of two stories high and the property and residence of Mr Hood. It was erected in the year 1530. Although it does not possess any architectural beauty yet its structure appears to be so in accordance with the many surrounding old trees as to give to the whole scenery a very pleasing effect, among these is a very remarkable horse chestnut on the lawn in front of the house more than 300 years old. It is the birthplace of Lord Kames (1696) who afterward (1759) entertained Dr Benj. Franklin and his son, and in this, his favorite residence he pursued his agricultural studies and wrote many of his philosophical works. |
| KAMES EAST MAINS | Kames East Mains | Wm Simpson Tenant M D Hunter Esq Antons hill John Hood Esq Stoneridge |
022.15 | A farm situated in the northern part of the parish East of Kames. The attached farmhouse offices are of a recent erection and in very good repair. It is tenanted by Wm Simpson and is the property of Mr Hood Kames. |
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