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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
EDGEHILL Edgehill House John Wilson, Gardener Porter Lodge Edgehill House
Alexander Thomson, Toll Collector
A neat cottage residence 2 Stories [Storeys] high with garden attached and Porters lodge with coach house & stable The property & residence of Mrs General Murray
DEAN CEMETERY Dean or Western Cemetery
Dean Cemetery
Dean or Western Cemetery
Name on Sign Board
William Cuthbertson, Superintendent Dean Cemetery
James Nisbet Esq, Secretary to the Company 17 South St. Andrews St.
A large burying ground Situated on high ground on the north bank of the Water of Leith This ground was purchased by a Joint Stock Company and established in 1846 This Company is the "Edinburgh Western Cemetery Company" The charge for a Single grave is 7 Shilling to £5.10.0 according to circumstances for the purchase of a Single grave is £3 to £15 according to the circumstances of the party
WESTERN CEMETERY Dean or Western Cemetery
Dean Cemetery
Dean or Western Cemetery
Name on Sign Board
William Cuthbertson, Superintendent Dean Cemetery
James Nisbet Esq, Secretary to the Company 17 South St. Andrews St.
A large burying ground Situated on high ground on the north bank of the Water of Leith This ground was purchased by a Joint Stock Company and established in 1846 This Company is the "Edinburgh Western Cemetery Company" The charge for a Single grave is 7 Shilling to £5.10.0 according to circumstances for the purchase of a Single grave is £3 to £15 according to the circumstances of the party

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Edinburgh 5 feet Scale
List of Names collected by CA [Civilian Assistant] J. Carpenter 1st April 1851

[Township or Parish] - St Cuthbert's Parish

[Object] - St Cuthbert's Parish

Dean Check [crossed out]

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This Name Book refers to Edinburgh 1851 - Sheet 27
OS large scale Scottish town plans, 1847-1895 - Scale: 1:1056

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