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List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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EDGEHILL | Edgehill House | John Wilson, Gardener Porter Lodge Edgehill House Alexander Thomson, Toll Collector |
A neat cottage residence 2 Stories [Storeys] high with garden attached and Porters lodge with coach house & stable The property & residence of Mrs General Murray | |
DEAN CEMETERY | Dean or Western Cemetery Dean Cemetery Dean or Western Cemetery |
Name on Sign Board William Cuthbertson, Superintendent Dean Cemetery James Nisbet Esq, Secretary to the Company 17 South St. Andrews St. |
A large burying ground Situated on high ground on the north bank of the Water of Leith This ground was purchased by a Joint Stock Company and established in 1846 This Company is the "Edinburgh Western Cemetery Company" The charge for a Single grave is 7 Shilling to £5.10.0 according to circumstances for the purchase of a Single grave is £3 to £15 according to the circumstances of the party | |
WESTERN CEMETERY | Dean or Western Cemetery Dean Cemetery Dean or Western Cemetery |
Name on Sign Board William Cuthbertson, Superintendent Dean Cemetery James Nisbet Esq, Secretary to the Company 17 South St. Andrews St. |
A large burying ground Situated on high ground on the north bank of the Water of Leith This ground was purchased by a Joint Stock Company and established in 1846 This Company is the "Edinburgh Western Cemetery Company" The charge for a Single grave is 7 Shilling to £5.10.0 according to circumstances for the purchase of a Single grave is £3 to £15 according to the circumstances of the party |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 19Edinburgh 5 feet Scale
List of Names collected by CA [Civilian Assistant] J. Carpenter 1st April 1851
[Township or Parish] - St Cuthbert's Parish
[Object] - St Cuthbert's Parish
Dean Check [crossed out]
Transcriber's notes
This Name Book refers to Edinburgh 1851 - Sheet 27OS large scale Scottish town plans, 1847-1895 - Scale: 1:1056
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Bizzy- Moderator, JCB
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