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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOUGLAS ACADEMY [Newton Stewart] | Academy or The Douglas School The Douglas School The Douglas Academy The Douglas Academy |
Revd. [Reverend] Samuel Richardson George McHaffie Esqr. Mr John McMillan General Denomination |
013 | [Situation] On the North side of the Town of Newton Stewart. An endowed School founded by the late Samuel Douglas Esqr. of Jamaica died 1799 The property (after some trouble and litigation) has been invested agreeably to the terms of the will, in lands in the parish of Ballintrae, Ayrshire. They yield a rental of between 200£ [£200] and 300£ [£300] in a year. After paying a Master 80£ [£80] and other expenses, the Trustees are to nominate on the foundation, as many boys at 20£ [£20] a year each for board, education and clothing as the funds will permit. The school is built on a piece of [Ground] extending to three acres, presented by the Earl of Galloway and was opened in 1834 |
| GLEBE | Glebe Glebe Glebe |
Revd. [Reverend] Samuel Richardson Mr John McMillan George McHaffie Esqr. |
013 | [Situation] 1/2 Mile West of Newton Stewart. A farm of nearly 12 Acres belonging to the Minister (for the time being,) of the Parish of Penninghame |
| HILL OF OLD HALL | Old Hall Hill Hill of Old Hall Hill of Old Hall |
William Fleming George McHaffie Esqr. Mr John McMillan |
013 | [Situation] 1/2 Mile West of Newton Stewart. A small hill of cultivated land, it has a plantation of Fir Trees on the N.E [North East] side and is situated on a farm of the same name. |
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[Page] 10Parish of Penninghame
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47 - Douglas Academy
50 - Glebe
54 - Hill of Old Hall
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