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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
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]

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[Page] 22 -- Parish of Old Luce

Meehools -- 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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