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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRUCHIE | Fruchie Fruchie Fruchie Fruchie Fruchie |
Rev [Reverend] William Reid Manse, Kettle Rev [Reverend] John Gray, UP [United Presbyterian] Manse Mr John Williamson Par. [Parish] School, Kettle Mr J. Douglas Sub. [Subscription] School, Fruchie Johnston's Co. [County] Map |
017 | [situation] In the extreme East of the Parish of Falkland An old and irregularly built Village in the Parish of Falkland, situated about 1 1/2 miles W [West] from Kettle; and 3 east from the town of Falkland. The houses are generally two storeys high, and the inhabitants chiefly employed in weaving linen goods - Dowlas, sheeting etc. for the manufacturers in the neighbouring towns of Newburgh, Kirkcaldy etc. The village contains - a United Presbyterian Church, a Subscription school, an Inn - but no P.H. [Public House] - a post office, and a Flaxspinning Mill, wrought by the feuer thereof, Mr J. Scott. it is lighted by gas from the Kettle Gasworks. |
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6 Parish of Falkland Plan 17C Trace No. 2Transcriber's notes
The "pre populated" name was given as the modern version "Freuchie". This has been corrected to the 19th century version "Fruchie".Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
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