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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cowanes Hospital | Cowane's Hospital (Endowed) Cowane's Hospital (Endowed) Cowane's Hospital (Endowed) Cowan's Hospital |
Mr William Glabraith, Town Clerk Revd [Reverend] William Findlay Revd [Reverend] Mr McLachlan Statistical Account of Scotland |
017.03 | "Cowan's Hospital Was founded in 1639, by John Cowan, Merchant in Stirling, for the Support of twelve decayed Guild brethren. The house belonging to it was erected After his death for their reception, but as Scarcely any could be found to Accept the benefit on Condition of living in the house, After a period of nearly ninety years, the patrons having Purchased lands With the Accommodation funds, resolved to follow out the Spirit at least of the donor's Will, by giving pecuniary relief to decayed members of the Guildry, and to their Widows and daughters. The sum mortified was £2222 Sterling. The free revenue from the lands now Amounts to £2000 per annum" Stat: [Statistical] Account of Scotland. It is a handsome building two Storeys high, Situated Adjacent to the East & West Church, the front is Ornamented with a Statue of its founder. The building is now used as a meeting house for the Guild Brethren, etc. The Corporation & Minister of the 1st Charge are the trustees. The Annual income is applied to Quarterly and Weekly Pensions. There are 150 Weekly Pensioners and 7 Quarterly pensioners. The Quarterly pensioners average from £10 to £5. The Weekly pensions from £0.8.0 to 2/- [£0.2.0] |
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