Death of David Barron

In a late paper, we copied a paragraph respecting the deceased David Barron, late officer of Excise in Aberlour, whose body was found in the Spey, about two miles above Fochabers. - It was therein stated, that strong suspicions existed "of his death not happening altogether accidentally".  For the satisfaction of the public, we have to mention, that very soon after Mr Barron's body was discovered, the Sheriff-substitute of the county of Elgin, accompanied by the Collector of Excise for the district, and the Procurator Fiscal, proceeded to the immediate neighbourhood of the place where the deceased lost his life, and made a most minute investigation into the causes of his death, from which it satisfactorily appeared that his death was entirely occasioned by accident.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 28th October 1818.

Suspicious death of David Barron

David Barron, officer of excise in Aberlour division, left his house at that place on the 16th ult. and was seen by some people the same evening on his way to Grantown to attend an excise collection.  He never reached that place, however, nor was heard of till nine days after, when his body was discovered in the Spey, about two miles above Fochabers, by some people employed in floating wood down the river.  The deceased, when found, wanted his coat, and had a deep wound in his head, which has given rise to strong suspicion of his death not happening accidentally.  He was in the prime of life, and has left a widow and five young children to lament his untimely fate.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 14th October 1818.

Leases in Mortlach, Aberlour & Glass

NEW VILLAGE OF BALVENY,

IN MORTLACH;

AND FARMS TO LET.

THE PLAN of the Earl of FIFE's NEW VILLAGE in MORTLACH, as formerly advertised, being now completed, attendance on the ground will be given on Tuesday the 10th day of June curt. when FEUS or STANCES for HOUSES and YARDS will be given off; and Candidates are requested to attend at 10 o'clock forenoon.

The following FARMS in the parishes of Mortlach, Aberlour, and Glass, are to be Let for such periods as may be agreed on, viz:-

LETTACH, as occupied by Mrs McGregor, and subtenant.

CORRIES,                     by Lauchlan Stewart.

MAINS of BALVENIE, by Peter McDonald.

HILLSIDE of Do.           by Duff, Stewart and Mavor.

ALLAWICK and RYEHILLOCK, by James Mavor.

WESTER BRAEGACH, by John and James Gordon.

OLD MANSE of GLASS, HOWLANDS, and BALNACRAIG, by G. Wilson - AND

UPPER HILTON of Do. by James and John Shearer.

All these Farms are very improveable; many of them of considerable extent, and excellent soil; and to which entry can be given immediately or at Whitsunday next; and every reasonable encouragement will be given to good tenants.  An early day will afterwards be fixed and notified for Letting the Farms; meantime, any further information required will be given by Mr Watt at Nethercluny, the Factor on the estate; to whom, or to Mr Souter, at Duff-house, offers may be given in.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 4th June 1817.

Farms to let: Moray, Banffshire, Aberdeenshire

FARMS TO LET,

IN THE COUNTIES OF MORAY, BANFF AND ABERDEEN.

THERE will be let, at INNES-HOUSE, upon Tuesday the 11th day of August, 1812, for Leases of such endurance as may be agreed upon, the following POSSESSIONS, viz.

In Morayshire, Parish of Urquhart.

Stonewells, occupied by William Anderson.

Entryhead, occupied by Cosmo Reid.

Innes Mills, occupied by William Mitchell.

Wallfield, occupied by James Laing.

Loch-hill, occupied by Gilbert Brander.

And Waterscot, occupied by John Hay.

Estate of Blervie.

Marcassie, occupied by John Souter.

Entry to the first at Whitsunday 1813, and to all the farms above, at Whitsunday 1814.

County of Banff, Parish of Aberlour, Estate of Edinvillie.

Uppertown, occupied by Alexander Watt.

Craighead, occupied by Robert Gordon.

Blairnain, occupied by Alexr. Donaldson.

And Shenval, occupied by Lewis Stuart & A. Gray.

These Farms are open at Whitsunday 1813.

Parish of Gamry, Estate of Melrose.

Hungryhill, occupied by James Paterson, James Irvine, James Murray and John Anderson, open at Whitsunday 1814.

Aberdeenshire, Parish of Turriff, Estate of Gask,

Denhead, occupied by Peter Collie.

Braehead, occupied by Alexander Duncan.

Silverwells, occupied by Peter Clark and Jas. Gavin.

Bankhead, occupied by William Irvine.

Craighill, occupied by George Harper.

Nether Craighill, occupied by Wm. Smart and P. Cheyne.

Hillhead, occupied by William Gray.

Uppertown of Bridgend, occupied by James Cruickshank's heirs.

Mains of Bridgend, occupied by Alexander Kemp.

Bridgefoot, occupied by Alexander Smart.

Crooked Brae, occupied by John Morrison's heirs.

Burnside, occupied by John Smart.

And Eastertown, occupied by George Shearer.

The two first of these possessions are open at Whitsunday 1813, and the others at Whitsunday 1814.

Many of the Farms are extensive and of fine early soil, particularly those in Morayshire, and all of them susceptible of great improvement, the marches are made regular and convenient, and will be shewn by the Ground Officers of the different estates.  Two or more lots will be joined together, according to the wishes of the candidate at the time of setting; and proper encouragement will be given for Houses and for Enclosing where the extent of ground requires it.

For further particulars, application may be made to Mr Williamson, at Innes, as to the lands in Morayshire, to Mr Watt, at Methercluny, respecting the lands of Edinvillie, and to Mr Wilson, at Mill of Alva, respecting the lands of Gask and Melrose; to either of whom offers may be given in previous to the day of set.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 15th July, 1812.

Farms to Let

FARMS TO LET.
In the Counties of Banff, and Elgin & Forres, belonging to Charles Grant, Esq. of Wester Elchies.

COUNTY OF ELGIN & FORRES
PARISH OF KNOCKANDO
Names of the Possessions.      Names of the present Tenants
Knockchurn.............................Peter and Janet Grant
Nether Tamdow & Croft..........Stephen, Lewis Margachret and Robert Brown
Leckin......................................John Smith
Nether Borlum..........................Hugh Beaton
Cardinach.................................John Gow
Cairdow...................................John Troup & Margery Robertson
Newtown.................................John Troup & Donald Handich
Clashindarrich...........................Alexander Glass
Upper Tamdow........................John Robertson
Garrolinbeg..............................William Margach
Half of Upper Knockans..........James Robertson
Tamore....................................James Grant
Waukmill Croft........................John Phinn
Byretown.................................Alexander Lobban
Ballimenach..............................John Walker
Part of Acres............................Peter McGregor

PARISH OF DOLLAS
Mains and Mill of Craigmill.......Proprietor and Miller
Tamnamain...............................James Smith
Part of Meikle Branchill............Peter Nairn
Do. of       do. .........................Alex. Barron
Do. of Little Branchill................Robt. Hardie

COUNTY OF BANFF
PARISH OF ABERLOUR
Balliamulich..............................John Nicol

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Offers, in writing, may be lodged immediately with Mr JOHN GRANT, at Carron, factor for the Proprietor, or PETER CAMERON, writer in Banff, either of whom will tell the contents of the respective Farms, and give any other information that may be required; and Alexander Grant, at Strandow of Knockando, the ground officer, will shew the Farms and point out the marches.

Published in Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 12th September 1810.