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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BARSALLOCH | Barsalloch Barsalloch Barsalloch Barsalloch Balsarroch Balsarroch Balsarroch Balsarroch Balsarroch |
James kennedy Hamilton Thompson McNeile Card Esqr. Ainslie's Map 1782 Michael Wallace William BlacK Esqr. J. McMecKan William McDowal Rl Engrs. [Royal Engineers] Map 1819 |
004 | An old mansion house in the Parish of KirKcolm now used as a Dairy. it is now in the occupation of Mr. Creichton of Drumdoo and is the property of the Earl of Stair. - It is remarKable as being the birthplace of Sir John Ross, the celebrated Arctic navigator.- |
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Balsarroch - See not on other Side. [G.M.H.]
Sir)
Will you be pleased to give your opinion
as to the best mode of writing this name
you will observe that the authorities are
nearly divided as to what way the name should
be written. Balsarroch or Balsalloch
For Lt. [Lieutenant] Gosset
Rl. Engrs. [Royal Enfineers]
W S Loop Secd. Corpl. [Second Corporal]
RS&M [Royal Sappers & Miners]
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