OS1/27/7/54
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEAMPULL PHEADAIR | Teampull Pheadair | John McDonald Shadir Informant could not spell John Morrison Ordce [Ordnance] Survey |
005 | This is an old burying place with the Site of a place of worship, There are upwards of a hundred years Since any was buried in it except a Sailor who was cast a Shore here about 40 years ago There is a tale of an old woman of Shadir who was Spinning black wool in one of the houses near the Grave yard. it is Said that a woman rose out of the Grave and entered the house when the old woman was Spinning the black wool. without Speaking a word to any of the inmates She attacked the poor old woman and cut off one of her fingers with her teeth. This unwelcome visit of the dead was attributed by the people to the black wool Long after this there was no blacK wool Spun in the night time in the village without having a Small tuft of white wool tied on the top of the distaff Turn over [continued on page 53] |
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[page] 54Plan 5 C -- List of Names collected by Thomas O Farrell ca [civilian assistant]
Trace 1
Township or Parish - Barvas
Object
Teampull Pheadair - Grave yard
[signed] Thomas O Farrell
25th February
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