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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HATTON OF FINTRAY | Hatton of Fintray Hatton of Fintray Hatton of Fintray |
Mr. William Warrack, Factor Fintray Mr. David Milne Teacher Fintray Revd. [Reverend] William Ogilvie, Minister Fintray |
065 | A small village situated on the north bank of the river Don and at the south end of the parish of Fintray. It contains two schools, an Inn and a Post Office. The houses are principally one storey, in height and in very good repair. Property of Sir William Forbes, Bart. [Baronet] In "Extracts from Collections on the Shires of Aberdeen and Banff," the "Chapel of Saint Giles in Hatton" is mentioned. No information whatever can be gleaned respecting this; the name itself is not Known to any person now living in the village. A few chains west of the School is a small graveyard said to have been consecrated by Bishop Elphinstone, founder of King's College, Aberdeen, some time in the beginning of the sixteen century |
| MANSE [Hatton of Fintray] | Manse Manse Manse |
Mr. William Warrack Mr. David Milne Revd. [Reverend] William Ogilvie |
065 | A large and substantial building of two storeys, situated a short distance west of the church. Erected in 1821. |
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[Page] 53Parish of Fintray
[Note relating to 'Hatton of Fintray'] - "Ha'ton - the Manor Town or House." (Jamieson)
"Fine - A tribe or family.
Fian - A Fingalian.
Fionntaidh - Fingalians
"Tràigh - (pronounced tray) the Shore or beach." (Gaelic)
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