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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
CRAIGEND Craigend
Craigend
Craigend
Craigend
Mr. Robert Mill, factor, Balgowan
Mr. David Hill, Tenant
Mr. Robert Wright, Inspector of Poor
Valuation Roll for 1857-8
096 A fine, large farmsteading, the dwelling-house being a good two-storey building. All slated and in excellent state, being quite new. The name was at one time applied to an old farmsteading a little west of this, of which a small house, occupied by a farm-servant, only remains (see trace 1). Property of William Thompson Esqr.
DALBARBER Dalbarber Mr. Robert Mill, factor, Balgowan
Mr. David Hill, Craigend
Mr. Robert Wright, Inspector of Poor, Methven
Plan of The Lands of Keilour, dated 1848
Valuation Roll for 1857-8
096 This name applies to a cottage which was at one time a farmsteading, and a recently erected school, in which a post-office is kept. All slated and in good repair. Property of William Thompson Esq.
SCHOOL AND POST OFFICE [Dalbarber] School and Post office Mr. Robert Mill, factor, Balgowan
Mr. David Hill Craigend
Mr. Robert Wright
096 A neat, little building erected by William Thompson Esq. for the education of the children on his estate. The teacher has a government certificate and her salary is made up by government aid and school fees. A plain English education is given and the average attendance is about 80. A post-office box is kept in a room of the school for the receipt of letters &c. which are taken to or brought from, Methven by a passing foot-post. Arrival 9-30 A.M. Departure 2-0 P.M.

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County of Perth. Ph. [Parish] of Fowlis Wester

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