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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEECHGROVE | Beechgrove Beechgrove Beechgrove |
Mr. Thomas Wilson Cupar William Carstairs Esq. Ferrybank John M. Douglas Esq. writer, Cupar |
011 | [situation] About 1 1/8 miles W.S.W. [West South West] of the Town of Cupar. A farmhouse with offices and Thrashing Machine attached, all in very good condition; there is also a small farm attached; occupied by J. Chrichton; the property of Mr. Wilson, Crossgate, Cupar. |
| FERRYBANK | Ferrybank Ferrybank Ferrybank Ferry Bank Ferrybank |
William Carstairs Esq. John M. Douglas Esq. Mr. J. Wilson Johnston's Co. [County] Map Leighton's Hist. [History] of Fife |
011 | [situation] Nearly 1 mile S.W. [South West] by West of the Town of Cupar. A commodious and well constructed mansion, with offices, Thrashing Machine etc adjoining, pleasantly situated on rising ground which commands an extensive view of the Valley through which flows the River Eden. It is surrounded by woods, and occupied by William Carstairs Esq. & is the property of Mrs. Craigie - relict of the late Colonel Craigie of the H.E.J.C. [unknown] Service. |
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23 Parish of Cupar Plan 11A Trace No. 5Transcriber's notes
I have investigated Colonel Craigie regarding the initials H.E.J.C. without success, It does appear however that this was something to do with the Colonial Service in the Far East.Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
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