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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
CHURCH [West Wemyss] T. Bywater Esqre.
J. Bywater Esqre.
Mr. Ness
032 A small church on the N. side of the village erected by the late Lady Wemyss, who paid the clergyman from her own purse but he afterwards turned dissenter when late laird Admiral Wemyss withdrew the stipend, ever since it has remained closed.
HARBOUR [West Wemyss] T. Bywater Esqre.
J. Bywater Esqre.
Harbour Regulators
032 A small safe Harbour at the W. extremity of West Wemyss chiefly visited by coasting vessels ---- coals, is the property of Erskine Wemyss Esqre.
SCHOOL [West Wemyss] William Burn Master
T. Bywater Esqre.
J. Bywater Esqre.
032 A school principal supported by the colliery & other works connected therewith and Mr. Erskine Wemyss to give education to the workmens children at the very trifling cost of 2d [2 pennies] per week books be included.

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