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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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| Whithorn (continued) | 034 | are licensed to let Cars etc. The Burgh is governed by a Provost, two Baillies & fifteen Councillors who decide trifling matters those of weightier import being decided by the Sheriff. It unites with Stranraer, Wigtown & Newgalloway in sending a Member to Parliament its population in 1841 was 510. Whithorn boasts of very high antiquity its first Charter being granted by King Robert Bruce [January] 26th and confirmed by James 1st 25.10.1424 from which time it appears to have received the Sanction of Succeeding Monarchs until finally confirmed in the 23rd Reign of James 4th. (See next Page) |
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