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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIDDLETON | Middleton Middleton Middleton |
James Beith Esq John Boyd Esq Mr John Johnstone Noddsdale Mill |
003 | A good Farm House, with Offices attached. about 2 miles NE [North East] from the Town of Largs. belonging to and occupied by James Beith Esq. |
| SMITH'S GRAVE | Minister's Grave Minister's Grave Minister's Grave Smith's Grave |
John Boyd Esq James Beith Esq Mr John Johnstone Parish Map |
003 | A plain Tombstone with a Latin inscription on it, situated near [the] centre of a small Stripe of plantation on the lands of Noddsdale Mill. It was erected in memory of Mr William Smith, Minister of Largs who died of the Plague in the year 1646 and was buried at this place. |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 68"Here layeth William Smith
Minister of Largs, a
faithful minister of the Gospel,
Removed by the pestilence
in 1646." New Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account]
Transcriber's notes
In checking the extract from the Old Statistical Account on the next page, I found reference to this grave, but it has Revd Alexander Smith and 1644.Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
DANIALSAN, KatherineS
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