OS1/10/28/98
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARTINWHAT RIG | Martinwhat Rig | John Harkness Williamson John Paterson Sen [Senior] Williamson Cottage John Paterson Jun [Junior] Williamson Cottage |
033 | This name is applied to an elev[ated] portion of ground, which lies on the march betwixt the farms Williamson and Dykehead. Made a good deal of inquiry respecting this orthography and could obtain no other. The name seems to be Martenthwaite Rig as "thwaite" signifies a place cleared of wood |
| WILLIAMSON | Williamson Williamson |
John Harkness Williamson John Paterson Sen [Senior] Williamson Cottage John Paterson Jun [Junior] Williamson Cottage Rent receipt |
033 | A farm with dwelling and outhouses, thrashing machine etc is bounded on the East by Dykehead farm, on the north by the Rigg and Hazelbank farm, on the West by Hazelbank wood, and on the South by Greigsland farm, Named after a Gentleman whose name was Williamson |
Continued entries/extra info
98, Parish of Johnstone Sheet 33.7 trace 3Williamson Situation. 1 mile E. [East] from St. Anns.
Williamson Cottage John Harkness Williamson John Paterson Sen [Senior] Williamson Cottage John Paterson Jun [Junior] Williamson Cottage A cottage with garden attached, situated on Williamson farm. [ The words of the preceding paragraph are crossed through.] This name seems unnecessary.
Martinwhat Rig Situation. 1 1/4 mile S.E.E. [South East East] from St. Anns.
John Jane
Pt. R.S.&m. [Private Royal Sappers and Miners]
Transcriber's notes
Information on Williamson Cottage was written up and then it was deemed unnecessary.Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
mikeh, RobHend
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