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List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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MEEHOOLS | Meehools Meehools Meehools Mahools |
William Cloy James McEwing Thomas Murchie Mr Robert McKenzie |
017 | [Situation] - 1 Mile SE [South East] of Glenluce Village - A very small uncomfortable Cottage having a few acres of rough ground attached the property of sir James D. Hay Bart. [Baronet] |
STEWART'S CROFT | Stewarts Croft Stewarts Croft Stewarts Croft |
Robert Clanahan Ainslie's Map 1782 George McHaffie Esqr. |
017 | [Situation] - 1/4 Mile West Glenluce - A small and neat Cottage about 1/4 of a mile from Glenluce on the road leading from Glenluce to Stranraer . It is the property of Sir James D. Hay Bart. [Baronet] |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 22 -- Parish of Old LuceMeehools -- Form 136 -- Page 85
Stewart's Croft -- Form 136 -- Page 85
[Notes below Meehools]
" The only name I can find which at all
appears similar to the above is in Jameisons
Scottish Dictionary . Art. "Nields" " Married to the "Wools" a [proverbial]
phrase used as a Young woman whose bridal bed is the grave" W.T.P"
[Meehools] It takes its name from a person of that
name having firs occupied it.
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