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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
SHAWSMUIR Shawsmuir
Shawsmuir
Shawsmuir
Shawsmuir
David Newlands
John Sloan
Robert French
Val [Valuation] Roll of Parish
031 [Situation] 1/2 mile W. [West] from Closeburn village
A farm house with Offices attached occupied by William Irvine & the property of the representatives of the late Douglas Baird of Clsoeburn
BAIRD'S HOW Baird's Howe
Baird's Howe
Robert Irvine
Robert Kirkpatrick
031 [Situation] 3/4 mile SW, by W. [South West by West] from Closeburn village
A circular hollow on the farm of Shawsholm, the name was given by the late proprietor of the estate of Closeburn.
POST OFFICE [Closeburn] Post Office
Post Office
Post Office
John Coltart. Postmaster
William Wright. ShopKeeper
Printed Board.
031 [Situation] In Closeburn village
An apartment in a private dwelling house There is one delivery & one departure.

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Parish of Closeburn -- Plan 31.11 -- Trace 2

[Note Baird's How] -- How - any hollow place -- Dr [Doctor] Jamieson

[signed] J Nish c/a [Civilian Assistant]

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