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List of names as written	Various modes of spelling	Authorities for spelling	Situation	Description remarks
CROFTS OF THREEPMUIR	Threepmuir Threepmuir Throopmuir Crofts Throopmuir Crofts Threipmuir	Mr. James Wilson. Tenant Mr. William Ewen Tenant Valuation Roll. 1859-60 A F Douglas Esqr. Factor Mr. George Burnett. Schoolmaster	037	This names applies to several cottages or crofts, having outhouses, gardens & a few acres of land to each This was formerly a disputed portion between the adjoining proprietors, when as a rough heathy muir to which each claimed a right. hence it was called Threepmuir or Threipmuir. The present proprietor The Earl of Aberdeen ended the dispute when he purchased all the surrounding land. The place still retains the name.
HUMAN REMAINS FOUND HERE A.D. 1829 [Crofts of Threepmuir]	Human bones (remains) found here (1828) Human bones (remains) found here (1828) Human bones (remains) found here (1828)	Mr. James Wilson Mr. William Ewen Mr. George Burnett.	037	About 250 years ago a Servant at Tolquhon committed suicide and as this being a common or muir, he was buried here. part of his bones as is believed was turned up by the farmer in 1828.
HILLBRAE	Hillbrae Hillbrae Hillbrae	Valuation Roll Mr. John Hislop Tenant A.F Douglas Esqr. Factor	037	An ordinary farm house. with offices, garden &c. attached. this name also applies to several Cottages or Crofts, with outhouses, gardens & a few acres of land to each which formerly formed part of this farm

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