OS1/11/130/23
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FISHERROW HARBOUR | Fisherrow Harbour | John Elliot West Bush Fisherrow George Johnston Fisherrow John Duncan Fisherrow |
A Small stone built haven for Ships on the Firth of Forth, and at Fisherrow village | |
| GENTES CUSTOMS | Gentes Customs | John Elliot West Bush Fisherrow George Johnston Fisherrow John Duncan Fisherrow Table of Customs at collectors office |
A small house on the road from Musselburgh to Portobello at which Gentes Customs are collected by order of the magistrates of Mussleburgh This tax is levied on all merchandice which pass that place and is the property of the town of Musselburgh. this house and tax are at present rented by James Spears at £200 yearly. |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 23List of Names collected by c/a [civilian assistant] Robert Miller
Sheet 7 Trace 2
Parish - Inveresk
Object
Fisherrown Harbour - A harbour
Gentes Customs - A house and tax
[signed] Robert Miller c/a [civilian assistant]
Transcriber's notes
This Name Book refers to Musselburgh 1853 - Sheet 07OS large scale Scottish town plans, 1847-1895 - Scale: 1:1056
Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
Bizzy- Moderator, Douglas Montgomery
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