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WHITSOME (Parish) Whitesome (Parish) Continued [Continued from Page 5]
on the highest part of Hardie's hill, the Church, on the Western declivity of the same eminence, & the manse at a short distance also situated on a gently rising ground.
The situation of the present Church is convenient for all the Inhabitants. It Stands at the west end of the Village, & about 2 1/2 miles from either extremity of the Parish. It was built in 1803 on Hardie'shill, and fronts the South-East. From the recent date of its erection, no repairs of importance have yet been required. It is a matter of regret, however, that on the renewal of the Church in the above Year, sufficient accommodation was not provided
for the whole body of the people. The entire number of lineal feet of seating is 344, which at a moderate Calculation, affords room for only 250 persons. According to Custom, too, the seats, besides being limited, were divided amongst the Several heritors in proportion to their Valued Cess. The original walls of the [Continued on Page 7]

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Whitsome Parish -- W Beatty

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