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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOCHABERS | Fochabers | Thomas Balmer, Esqr. Commissioner Alexander Marquis, Factor Estate plans 1764-1770 Old Statistical Account New Statistical Account Fullarton's Gazetteer |
007.10 | The principal village in the parish is a burgh of Barony, governed by a baron-bailie (The Earl of March). It has no town council nor magistrates. All Police charges are settled in Elgin. There are no markets for provisions and dairy produce; but eight fairs for the sale of cattle, sheep, and horses are held annually, by Royal Charter. The village is regularly built - near the centre is a large square, with a double row of trees intersecting it: upon this square a number of streets converge - in it there are four places of worship; Milne's Free School; a branch of the Union Bank of Scotland; one Hotel and three public houses; and it is well lighted with gas. There is also a Post Office and Post Office Savings Bank in the Village. The tenants are chiefly feuars under the Duke of Richmond. |
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[Page] 71Co. [County] of Elgin -- Ph [Parish] Bellie
[signed] J. McDiarmid c. a. [civilian assistant]
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