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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAMUELSTON | Samuelston Samuelston Samuelston Samuels Town Samuels Town |
James Simpson John LecKie Stat Acct [Statistical Account] (1841) Co, [County] Map 1799 Johnstons Co. [County] map |
009 | [Situation] About 2 1/2 miles E.S.E. [East-South-East] from Samuelston An irregular Sattered village on the North bank of the Tyne. The houses are mostly one story high and in good repair. Chiefly occupied by Agricutural Labourers In it is a Post Office 2 small public houses and 2 Corn Mills. The village is the property of Lord Haddington, |
| SCHOOL [Samualston] | School (Ph. [Parish]) School (Ph. [Parish]) |
George Howden James Simpson |
009 | [Situation] On the North side of the Village of Samuelston A small house one story high and in good repair. It is occupied as a school. The number of Scholars averages about 70. The ordinary branches are taught. the Schoolmaster has an annual Salary of £20. from Lord Haddington beside School fees, |
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[Page] 15Parish of Gladsmuir
56 - Samuelston
55 - School
[Note] Not a Parish School
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Bizzy- Moderator, Douglas Montgomery
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