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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
BACKHILL of DAVO Backhill of Davo
Backhill of Davo
Backhill of Davo
William Bissett, Farmer, Ardtannes
William Low Farmer, Polinar
Mr. Jackson Farmer Davo
054 A Croft on the Hill of Ardtannes, but few acres at present are Cultivated, but the ground is being rapidly cleared of [brod], which must be all removed and the ground Cultivated by the time of the expiry of the lease, which is for 19 Years. The property belongs to the Rt. Hon. [Right Honourable] the Earl of Kintore
BACKHILL OF DAVAH For 1" [1 inch] purposes only.
See Remark in Index. 1895
Mr. James Macdonald, The Farm, Huntly N.B. [North Britain]
NEWSEAT Newseat
Newseat
Newseat
James Gordon Esq. Manar House
Alexander Fowler Overseer Braeside
William Low Farmer Polinar
054 This was formerly a farm steading but the Grounds are farmed by Mr Low, Polinar and the building used as Cottar Houses, by his servants.
BRAESIDE Braeside
Braeside
Braeside
James Gordon, Esq. Manar House
William Low, Farmer Polinar,
Alexander Fowler, Overseer Tenant
054 A neat and Comfortable looking dwelling house with outhouses and garden attached, occupied by Alexander Fowler, Overseer of the Estate of Manar.

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Parish of Inverury


Dabhach -a district of Country, a lot, a certain portion of land." (Gaelic)
Dabhach or Daugh = 416 acres Scot
"Davoc - a diminutive of David" (Jamieson)

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I have transcribed 'Backhill of Davah' in 'Continued entries/extra info'. as it would appear to be extra info.

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