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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drumlithie | Drumlithie Drumlithie Drumlithie |
Valuation Roll 19863-4 New Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] Memorial of Angus & Mearns P. [Page] 92 |
016.16 | Drumlithie has been the Village of the parish from a remote period and consists of a Free Church, an Episcopan Chapel. Three Schools, Two Public Houses, a Post Office with Several irregular Cottage houses, having gardens &c attached, the village was formerly considerably larger, and had a Small trade in linen and other manufactures, but it has lately decreased in trade and population, as little encouragement to this, is offered by the present proprietor. an anual Fair is held here in the month of October for Cattle, grain &c &c. this fair has been established from a remote period and so continues it was first established through the influence of the proprietor of Glenbervie, the inhabitants of the village are principally employed now in agricultural pursuits, this is the only village in the parish and contains a population of about 350 inhabitants and is the property of John Miller Esqr. of Millfield House, Polmont, Falkirk. |
| Free Church | Free Church Free Church Free Church |
Valuation Roll Revd [Reverend] R.K. Thom Dean Mr Dallas Inspector of Poor |
016.16 | A good but plain Stone building erected in 1850 with Manse garden &c attached. the Church will accommodate about 400 persons there is no resident Clergyman at present here. |
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[Page] 97Parish of Glenbervie
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