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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
LOCHGELLY Lochgelly
Lochgelly
Lochgelly
Lochgelly
Lochgelly
Village of Lochgelly
Lochgelly
Mr. A. Leitch
Mr Tod Factor
Mr Nasmyth Coalmaster
Mr Goodall Coalmaster
Mr W.B. Low Parochial teacher
Map of Estate 1842
New Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account]
031 [situation] ½ Mile N.W. [North West] of Loch Gelly.
A large thriving village partly in the parish of Auchterderran and partly in the parish of Ballingry. It is tolerably well planed, having a Main Street extending nearly east and west from one end to the other, with cross Streets branching right and left at nearly right angles. The inhabitants are chiefly Colliers. There are a few Weavers, Clothiers, Publicans, Grocers and Mechanics. There are two Schools two Public Halls one U.P. [United Presbyterian] Church a Post Office and Lockup in the village.

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