OS1/30/10/5

List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
Selkirk Selkirk Continued [from OS1/30/10/4]
The manse is very good, & was erected in 1806. The extent of the Glebe is seven acres, and its annual value £21.0.0.

The amount of the stipend is 19 chalders, or 221 quarters, 2 Bushels, 3 Pecks, ½ gallon imperial, half meal, half barley; with an allowance of £10.0.0 for sacramental purposes. The average amount of Stipend for the last 10 years, converted to money, is £302.2.2½ per annum.

The total number of Schools is 7; one of which is Parochial, one Burgh, two others endowed, & three unendowed. In the Grammar or Parochial School, are taught, besides the ordinary branches, Latin, Greek, French, Italian, Astronomy, Mathematics, & Drawing. The salary of the Grammar Schoolmaster, including an allowance for house & garden, is £50.0.0. per annum - and he may receive £80.0.0 per annum of Fees.
The salary of the Burgh Schoolmaster is £32.0.0. One Female school £30.0.0 & another at Newark £15.0.0 with house Coals etc

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Parish of Selkirk -- W Beatty

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