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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BALMACLELLAN | Balmaclellan Balmaclellan Balmaclellan Balmaclellan Balmaclellan |
Rev. [Reverend] William Wilson John Baird Ainslies Map 1796 Val: [Valuation] Roll (1819) p. [page] 7 Val: [Valuation] Roll (Ant) [Ancient] 1819 p [page] 6 |
024 | [Situation] About 11/2 mileS N. [North] East of New Galloway A Small Hamlet Situate on [the] North Side of the Road leading [from] New Galloway to Dumfries, about [?] Miles from the former. The hous[es] of which are chiefly Slated, one Story high and in good repa[ir] Mostly inhabited by Agricult[ural] Labourers with two spirit dealers & two or three Small Shopkeep[ers] &. -. In it is the Parish Church [and?] School house (of which See des[cription] Population about 100 At the South Side of the village a trial has been Made for Iron ore but without Success. - |
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139 Balmaclellan
The Compound word Balmaclellan is understood to Signify the township or Manor of the Maclellans, once extensive proprietors in Galloway.
Transcriber's notes
Letters have been lost in the gutter binding.Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
Molly Miller
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