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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIELSBRAE | Neilsbrae Neilsbrae Neilsbrae Neilsbrae Neilsbrae Neilsbrae Nielsbrae |
Mr. B Mearns occupier. Mr. Webster Newlands Mr. Gray Denmill Mr. W. Warrack Factor Valuation Roll 1859-60 Valuation Roll 1864-5 Map of the Commutation Roads 1834 - In possession of Mr. Warrack |
055 | A small farm house and Steading with garden attached; the property of Sir. W. Forbes Bart. [Baronet]. Derivation of name unknown. |
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[Page] 9Ph. [Parish] of Fintray
[Note relating to 'Nielsbrae'] - "Niel - The abbreviation of Nigel, or rather
the abbreviation of Nathaniel, e.g.
Nathaniel Gow - commonly written
Niel Gow" (Jamieson).
See "Kincardine O'Niel". (New Stat Acct. [Statistical Account] P. [Page] 831)
I consider "Niel" to be the correct orthography, and
have always written it as such on my Plans. [Signed] E.H. Courtney Sapr.R.E. [Sapper Royal Engineers]
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