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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
BOGTON Bogton
Bogton
Bogton
Bogtown
Mr Kay, Schoolmaster
Mr McRobert, Silverstripe.
Valuation Roll 1862-3.
Robertson's Map of Banffshire 1822
016.12 This name applies to a number of Scattered houses, Consisting of Small farm house, with outhouses, a garden, and a small farm. and a row of Cotters dwelling houses, with gardens attached: the property of W. J. Harvey Esq.
SCHOOL [Bogton] Parish School
Parish School
Parish School
Rev [Reverend] A. Gordon.
Mr Kay, Teacher.
Mr Bremner, Ribrae.
016.12 An endowed school, in the vicinity of "Bogton", having a neat dwelling house and garden for the teacher.
The Schoolmaster's salary is £50, with fees, and other emoluments, besides a share of the "Dick bequest".
The number of Scholars is 70.

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Parish of Forglen -- County Banff

[Note]
SCHOOL
P.S. the other emoluments referred to are 1st an endowment of interest of £100. Known as a readership. 2nd the interest of £20 for educating poor children, & 3rd about £5 yearly for Session Clerk.

[signed] M. Campbell c/a [civilian assistant]

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