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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAVIDSONS MAINS | Davidsons Mains continued |
James Jack Davidsons Mains Revd [Reverend] W. Colvin |
001 | It contains three schools 1 for females, and two for male and female which latter are detached a short distance South from the village The one in connection with a free church the other with the established; it has also two spirit shops. one of which may be known as an Inn; as regards the supply of water.- the people have nothing to complain off having two wells, from which they receive a constant and copious supply I may here remark that this place is known by the more vulgar term of Mutton Hole, what gave rise to the name no doubt would puzzle the head of etymologists |
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[Page] 68P. [Plan] 1.B -- List of Names collected by John E Daveran RS [Royal Sappers] & Miners Examiner
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Parish - Cramond
Object
Davidsons Mains - Village
[Signed] J E Daveran
Jany [January] 29th
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