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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IOCHDAR | Iochdar or [Necherlands?] Iocair Iachdar |
Mr Neil McIntyre Mr P Nicholson Mr I Nicholson Admirally Chart A A Carmichael Esq. Fullarton's Gazetteer Vol. 2 [page] 783 |
048 | This name is applied a large district, which forms the entire north western end of South Uist and extends along the west side of Loch Bee to within a quarter of a mile of Sruthan Ban, the district is closely inhabited and mostly cultivated and is the property of J Gordon Esq. Cluny Castle Aberdeenshire the name is anglicised. |
| GEIRNISH | Geirnish Gearnish Gerinish Geirinnis Geirnis |
Rent Roll Mr R Chisholm Tenant Mr Neil McIntyre Admiralty Chart Johnstons Map Val Roll 1868 [page] 98 A A Carmichael Esqr D MacDonald, Ormacleit |
048 | This name is given to a farm house of ordinary size, which is two storeys high, slated and in fair condition; the offices which adjoin are thatched, and in middling order. The farm is situated about 3 miles from the South Ford in a South-easterly direction and within about one mile of the west side of the island. J Gordon Esqr Cluny Castle Aberdeenshire, proprietor |
| BURIAL GROUND | Geirnish Burial Ground |
Mr Chisholm Mr Neil McIntyre Mr Michael Morrison, Shepherd, Geirnish |
048 | This name is given to a small un enclosed Burial ground; situated near the old public road and nearly due West from Geirnish farm house. It is seldom used now and only for children. It is on the property of J Gordon Esqr Cluny Castle Aberdeenshire |
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[page 110] County of Inverness -- Parish of South UistUnder the authorities for spelling for Burial Ground it says 'Is sufficient to write this name J. [St?] 31 Aug 77'
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