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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BROOMCRAIGS PLANTATION | Bloomcraigs Plantation Bloomcraigs Plantation Bloomcraig Plantation |
Robert Hunter Esqr. A. Wilson W. Crawford |
006 | A long narrow plantation composed of fir and forest trees. the property of Robert Hunter Esqr. |
| CAMPBELTON HILL | Campbelton Hill Campbelton Hill Campbelton Hill Campbelton Hill Campbellton Hill Campbellton Hill Campbelton |
Johnston's Co. [County] Map William Crawford Estate Map Mr Fullarton Robert Hunter Esqr. proprietor Thomas Barbour Johnston's Co. [County] Map |
006 | A very prominent hill, the upper part being covered with rocks and rough pasture, and has a Trig. [Trigonometrical] Station thereon. From the variety of modes of spelling this name, the case is referred to Cap. [Captain] Bayly [for] decision. The Proprietor Robert Hunter Esqr. states that the name is derived from the surname Campbell, but the popular mode of spelling this name is Campbelton. |
| SHAW WOOD | Shaw Wood Shaw Wood Shaw Wood |
Robert Hunter Esqr. Archibald Wilson William Crawford |
006 | A mixed wood of young Fir and forest trees. The property of Robert Hunter Esqr. |
Continued entries/extra info
VI.15Campbelton, is the most popular mode of writing this name, throughout Scotland.
see Murray's [timetables] & Fullerton's Gazetteer. D.W.
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