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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROUCAN | Roucan Roucan Roucan Rowcan Rowcan |
James Paterson James Snedden John Jardine Samuel Johnston Statistical Acc. [Account] of Dumfries |
050 | [Situation] ½ Mile S.W. [South West] of Torthorwald Village. A small Village near the west side of the Parish of Torthorwald on the [old] road that leads from Dumfries to Lockerby. It is irregularly built and the houses [are] nearly all occupied by the working people. [There] are two hucksters shops, population [about] 240. this Village is the property of the Marquis of Queensberry. |
| EAST ROUCAN | East Roucan East Roucan East Roucan |
James Paterson James Snedden John Potter |
050 | [Situation] At the East Side of Roucan Village. East Roucan comprises two Farm houses and outbuildings occupied by John Potter and James Potter, the property of the Marquis of Queensberry. |
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[Page] 40Parish of Torthorwald Plan 50.9 Trace 5
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