OS1/11/22/22

List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
RUSHA Rusha
Rusha
Raeshaw
J. Thompson occupier
A. Muir
Co[unty] Map
009 A farm house, Offices and a large farm of land attached on the estate of the Rev[eren]d A. Douglas Occupied by J. Thompson
RUSHA QUARRY (Hornblend Trap) Rusha Quarry
Rusha Quarry
Rusha Quarry
Rusha Quarry
A. Muir
T. Black
J. Mungle
J. Thompson
009 A Lake-stone quarry on the farm of Rusha. it is of considerable note and small quantities have been exported to America, the material is principally used for flooring bakers ovens and the lining of Fire Safes [etcetera]. [cont.]
WEST MAINS West Mains
West Mains
West Mains
West Mains
And[re]w Muir
Tho[ma]s Gowans
J. Black
Map of roads
009 A farm house, Offices and about 100 acres of arable land attached on the property of the Rev[eren]d. M. Douglas.

Continued entries/extra info

Another hand has added this to Rusha Quarry: 'The stone is popularly called Lake Stone [underlined]; but by Geologists it is called Hornblend Trap [underlined]. The stone has been examined by a Geologist L[ieutenan?]t, also by Capt[ain] James [...?]'

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In the Descriptive Remarks column to West Mains, the Revd. M. Douglas is recorded, elsewhere this is the Revd. A. Douglas.

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