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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
FETHAN Fethan
Fethan
Fathan
Fethen
Feithein
Fethan
Pennecuiks's descrip. [description] of Tweeddale
Thomsons Atlas (Peebles)
Thomsons Atlas (Selkirk)
Statist.[Statistical] Account 1794
Chalmers Caledonia
Edgars Map 1741
018 [Situation] On right bank of the Quair near Traquair Church
Formerly the site of a farm belonging to Lord Traquair - now added to Orchard Mains - no vestige of the former steading left to mark the place but said to be in No. 198 - XVII - 8. The statistical acct [account] 1845 in a note states that the famous Capt [Captain] Porteous was a native of this place. -
FETHAN WOOD Fethan Wood Revd. [Reverend] James Campbell 018 [Situation] On right bank of Quair opposite the Glen House
Wood, chiefly larch and scotch fir overhanging the right bank of the Quair - It derives its name from its proximity to the site described above. -

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