OS1/10/18/50
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCHOOL [Davington] | School (Sub.) [Subscription] | James Beattie Esqr. Davington John Bell Schoolmaster Davington |
018 | [Situation] Nr [Near] Davington A small house one story high and in good repair, having residence of Schoolmaster attached. It is large enough to afford accommodation to about 50, the average number of attendants is about 30. John Bell is the Schoolmaster; his emoluments are, the schoolhouse and dwelling house free, & £6.0.0 annually from the Duke of Bucleugh, also the school fees. The branches taught are those usually taught in Country Schools. |
| DAVINGTON | Davington Davington Davington |
James Beattie Esqr. Davington Robert Thomson Esqr. Nether Cassock Johnston's Co. [County] map |
018 | [Situation] About 1/4 of a mile S.E. [South East] of Davington A small village composed of houses one, and two stories high; having gardens attached - the houses are in good repair. The inhabitants are chiefly agricultural laborers; there are two grocer's shops, a Reformed Presbyterian Church, and a Sub. School. The property of the Duke of Bucleugh and James Beattie Esqr. |
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