Banffshire Farm Leases

FARMS TO LET, IN BANFFSHIRE.

THE following FARMS, on the Earl of Fife's Estate, will be let at Macduff, on Thursday the 5th of March next, for such number of years as can be agreed upon. -

Parishes of Glass and Mortlach.

HEATHRYGALL,	as occupied	by John Gauld.
GLENBEG,	“	by John Gauld and John Wains.
EASTER BODYLAIR,	“	by John Geddes.
UPPER DUMEATH,	“	by Robert Archibald.
PLEYLANDS,	“	by J. Robson and others.
Entry to the above at Whitsunday 1818.
GLENMARKIE,	“	by W. and Jas. Hay.
SUCCOTH,	“	by James Shand.
BELLINTIMB,	“	by Donald Grant.
DELMOIR,	“	by Robert Duncan.
BAINSTACK,	“	by Peter Anderson.
TOMABROCK	“	by David Graham, and
DELLACHAM,	“	by Hugh Stewart.
Entry to the above at Whitsunday 1819. Parish of Rothiemay.
Part of MILLTON,	as occupied	by John Conn.
OLDWOODS,	“	by Alex. McWilliam.
CORSKELLIE,	“	by Peter Gerard.
DITTO,	“	by Wm. Milne.
Parish of Grange.
SILLYEARN,	as occupied	by John Chapman.
ANDERSON’S WARDS,	“	by Peter Wilson.
OLDMORE,	“	by Andrew Ballach.
Entry to the above at Whitsunday 1818.
Parish of Keith.
BRAE of MONTGREW,	as occupied	by Wm. Longmore.
CROSS-BURN,	“	by John Simpson.
MILL of MYRES,	“	by Alex. Thorburn.
GLEN,	“	by Alex. McKenzie, Charles and James Wilson.
GARRELHILL,	“	by James Pirie, Jas. Longmore, and Alex. Mitchell.
Entry at Whitsunday 1819.

The whole of the above Farms are susceptible of great improvement, several of them extensive; Lime Quarries in the near neighbourhood, generally well situated as to roads and markets; and every reasonable encouragement will be give to tenants of capital and enterprize.

For further particulars, application may be made to the Factors on the respective estates, and the Ground Officers will point out the marches.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 18th February 1818.

Trial of apprentice surgeons from Keith

Yesterday the Circuit Court of Justiciary was opened here by the Right Hon. the Lords Pitmilly and Reston.

The first case which occupied the attention of the Court was that of James Taylor, John Gordon, and George Pirie, Apprentices to Mr John Gordon, Surgeon in Keith, accused of violating the sepulchre of the dead, by taking up the body of John Bremner, recently interred in the Church-yard of Keith.  The pannels, who were all young men, pled guilty to the charge; and a jury having been impanneled, found them guilty, in terms of their own confession; but on account of their youth and other circumstances, unanimously recommended them to the clemency of the Court.  The Advocate Depute very candidly admitted all the circumstances tending to alleviate their guilt, particularly their ingenuous confession of the offence, their youth, and anxiety to make every pecuniary compensation to the relatives of the person whose grave they had violated.  All these circumstances were embodied in a Memorial or Petition to the Court, in their behalf, signed by most of the respectable inhabitants of Keith. - Their Lordships concurred in giving weight to these facts; and after a suitable and very impressive address from Lord Reston, followed by Lord Pitmilly, they were sentenced to be imprisoned for four months in the jail of Banff.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 23rd April 1817.

James Dempster, Keith

HOUSE IN KEITH.

To be sold, by private bargain, on the 4th day of April next, at 12 o'clock noon, within the house of Robert Gordon, vintner,

THAT HOUSE and GARDEN, lately occupied by James Dempster, Thread Manufacturer, in the Moss-street of Keith, consisting of Four Rooms, two of which were lately finished, and in good order; well situated for an Inn, or any public business, as the turnpike road from Aberdeen to Inverness passes directly by it.

For further particulars, apply to  Peter Milne, Wright in Keith, who will shew the premises and receive offers.

Entry to the whole may be had immediately.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 19th March 1817.

George Forbes, Blackhillock

NOTICE

THE CREDITORS of GEORGE FORBES, late in BLACKHILLOCK,

now in KEITH.

A Meeting of Mr Forbes's Creditors will be held within the house of Robert Gordon, vintner in Keith, on Friday the 3d day of January next, at 11 o'clock forenoon; when it is requested all concerned will attend, and bring with them states of their Claims; and as matters of importance to their interest will be submitted to the meeting, it is hoped such Creditors as cannot attend personally, will authorise others to act for them.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 25th December 1816.

Isaac Robertson, Auchanachie

NOTICE.

To the CREDITORS of

ISAAC ROBERTSON at AUCHANACHIE.  It having been intimated in the Journal of last week, that Mr Robertson had, on the 10th curt. granted a trust disposition in favour of John Geddes in Haddoch, John Gatherer, and Wm. Gordon, writers in Keith, for behoof of his creditors; a meeting of his creditors was, in consequence of the above advertisement, held within the house of Robert Gordon, vintner here, this day, when the trust deed was laid before them for approval, and instructions to the trustees named; but one of the principal creditors present having refused to accede, and no accession in consequence having taken place, the above gentlemen declined accepting the trust, or acting under it, and they give this notice, that all concerned may attend to their interests.

Keith, 19th August, 1816.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 28th August 1816.

James Smith, Cairnie

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

A Meeting of the Creditors of JAMES SMITH, Tacksman of Shenwall of Cairnie, will be held within the house of Robert Knight, vintner in Keith, upon Friday the 16th day of December current, when an offer of Composition, and other matters of importance, will be submitted to their consideration.  It is therefore requested by Mr Smith, and his Trustees, that all those interested with either attend personally, or empower others to act for them at the meeting.

Keith, 3d December, 1814.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 7th December 1814.

Croylet, Edingight Estate

FARM TO LET ON THE ESTATE OF EDINGIGHT, BANFFSHIRE.

THE Farm of CROYLET, as presently possessed by JOHN LAW, will be Let on a Lease of Nineteen years from Whitsunday first.  Entry will be given to the Arable Land and Pasture immediately, and to the Houses at Whitsunday next. - The Farm contains 50 acres of Arable Land, or thereby; and there is an excellent Dwelling House and suitable Offices on the premises.

The boundaries of the Farm will be pointed out by GEORGE DONALD, ground officer at Edingight, and offers will be received, and every information given by Mr INNES, the proprietor, or WM. GORDON, writer in Keith, betwixt and Wednesday the 27th current, on which day the Farm will be Let at Edingight, where candidates are requested to attend.

April 18, 1814.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 20th April 1814.

James Priest, deceased

NOTICE TO CREDITORS, &c.

ALL those to whom the late Mr JAMES PRIEST, Feuar and Merchant in Keith, stood Indebted, at the time of his death, are requested to lodge accurate statements of their Claims in the hands of his Son, Mr George Priest, residing in Keith, between and the 15th day of May next, in order that measures may be taken for their speedy payment.  And those Indebted to the deceased, are requested to pay the same to the said George Priest.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 13th April 1814.

Parochial School of Keith

KEITH, 31st March, 1814. - This day, the Parochial School of Keith was visited and examined by a Committee of the Presbytery of Strathbogie.  The Committee were happy to observe the striking improvement that has taken place in this School, since last examination; the Scholars, in the several branches usually taught, having acquitted themselves in a manner that reflected much credit on Mr Low, their Teacher.  The specimens in Writing were particularly well executed.

ALEX. ANGUS, Moderator.

FRANCIS FORBES.

JAMES McLEAN.

JOHN CRUICKSHANK.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 6th April 1814.

Miss Robertson's school in Keith

SCHOOL IN KEITH.

MISS J. ROBERTSON, from Aberdeen, begs leave to acquaint the public, and her friends in particular, that she intends to Open SCHOOL in KEITH, on the 1st day of April, 1814.  She Teaches PLAIN and COLOURED WORK, ENGLISH READING, and GRAMMAR; also MILLINARY and DRESS-MAKING.  

Miss Robertson hopes to be able soon to prove to those who may please to put their Children under her care, that she has paid every attention to their Manners, Morals, and Education.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 16th February 1814.

Farms of Edintore and Cauldwells

FARMS IN BANFFSHIRE.

To be Let for such number of years as may be agreed on,

THE whole Lands of EDINTORE and CAULDWELLS, as presently possessed by Alexander Bennet and James Smith, lying in the neighbourhood of the thriving and populous town of Keith, where regular Markets are held.  These Farms have a southern exposure, are well Watered, and are known to produce early crops of Corn and Grass.  They have every advantage that good Roads, and a central situation between the Northern and Southern Cattle Trysts, can afford.

They will be Set together or separately, as offers may incline; and every encouragement will be given to industrious tenants.

The entry to Edintore immediately, and to Cauldwells at Whitsunday next.

Enquiry may be made at Mr Gordon, the Proprietor, Forres.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 17th November 1813.

Bankruptcy of Alexander Largue

LARGUE OF KEITH - BANKRUPTCY

THE Debtors of ALEX. LARGUE, lastly of Keith, formerly of Huntly, are again requested to pay their respective sums to Mr W. Gordon, Writer in Keith, immediately.  Such as fail to comply with this intimation, by the first day of September ensuing, will be prosecuted without delay.

The Creditors of the same are requested to lodge their Claims, with Affidavits, by the tenth of that month, with James Knowles, Merchant in Aberdeen.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 11th August, 1813.

Wishart, Esson & Co.

PARTNERSHP DISSOLVED,

AND

NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS.

THE Partnership of WISHART, ESSON, & Co. manufacturers at Keith, has been dissolved by mutual consent of the parties.

All those indebted to the Company are requested to make immediate payment of their accounts to Mr Wishart or Mr Esson; and those having claims against the Company will please lodge the same with them in order to their being settled.

The Dying and Manufacturing of Cloth are carried on by Mr Wishart at Keith, as formerly; and Mr Esson continues all the branches of business at Milltown of Keith, that were carried on by the Company.

Keith, 12th June, 1813.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 16th June 1813.

James Milne, Keith

JAMES MILNE, MERCHANT, KEITH,

(Late with Messrs. James Ingram and Son,)

HAVING commenced business in that SHOP lately occupied by Mr JAMES TAYLOR, begs leave to inform his friends and the public, that he has just got to hand from the first Houses in the Kingdom, an excellent assortment of Superfine Broad and Narrow CLOTHS, KERSEYMERES, SEYS, SERGES, DUFFLES, FLANNELS, CORDUROYS, and Cotton CLOTHS, &c. &c.; also a Parcel of Black TEAS of the first qualities, and a great number of articles in the Grocery and Hardware line.  As the above are all of the finest sorts, no recommendation is necessary, as the Goods, upon trial, will recommend themselves.  Those who favour him with their charge, shall have his utmost attention to their interest.

Keith, 28th May, 1813.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 2nd June 1813.

Alexander Tod, Enzie

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

THE CREDITORS of ALEXANDER TOD, late in the Braes of Enzie, are requested to lodge their claims on his estate, with oaths of verity thereon, in the hands of William Gordon, writer in Keith, against the 15th of June next, - certifying to those who fail to do so, that they will not be entitled to any share of the funds in the trustees, a division of which will take place within the house of John Skinner, vintner in Keith, on Wednesday the 23d of June next, when all concerned will please attend, in order to receive their dividends, and discharge the trustees.

Keith, 20th April, 1813.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 21st April 1813.

Heirs of Isobel Gordon

HEIRS WANTED.

ISOBEL GORDON residing in Old Keith, parish of Keith, and county of Banff, died at Keith on the 28d of November last.  She lived in said parish during the last forty years; and was the Relict of JAMES THOMSON, some time Lint Miller, at Braehead, near Keith.  Her nearest of kin, therefore, will hear of something to their advantage, by applying to William Gordon, Writer in Keith.

Keith, 1st Dec, 1812.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 23rd December 1812.

Alexander Proctor, Shenwall

NOTICE.

TO the Creditors of the Deceased ALEXANDER PROCTOR, late Cattle Dealer in Shenwall.

A meeting of the creditors of the said Alexander Proctor is to be held within the house of John Skinner, vintner in Keith, on Monday the 21st of December instant, at noon, when it is requested all concerned will attend.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 16th December 1812.

Nether Mains of Davidstown, Cairnie

FARM TO LET.

In the Parish of Cairney, Aberdeenshire.

THE NETHER MAINS of DAVIDSTOWN, as lately possessed by Mr ARCHIBALD MILNE, and now by his heirs, consisting of about forty arable acres, and some pasture.

This farm was all well limed some years ago; and has since been laboured in a five-shirt rotation, in which it is at present; and the greater part of it inclosed.

There is a large commodious and substantial Dwelling House, with a complete Steading of Offices on the premises.  Such a situation for a Gentleman wishing a convenient residence, is seldom to be met with; and will be let for eight or nine Crops, entry immediately, or at Whitsunday next.

Particulars may be learnt by applying to John Taylor, Merchant, Keith, or John Lawson, at Oldmills, by Elgin.

* Written Offers, lodged with either, will be attended to.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 18th November 1812.

Rathven Kirk Session Minutes, 17th May 1812

The Session being met & Constitute, Compeared Anne Bowie an unmarried Woman who confessed herself to be with child to John McLeod an unmarried man at present at Hardhaugh in the Parish of Keith.  The Session taking her case under consideration, resolved that their Moderator do write to the Minister of Keith on the subject to ask Him to summon the said John McLeod before his Session, & take his confession.  closed with prayer.

Rathven Kirk Session Register, 1812 (NAS Reference: CH2/308/2). 

Kirk Session Registers are available to search at the National Archives of Scotland in Edinburgh and at local archives throughout Scotland.

John Skinner, innkeeper, Keith

ADVERTISEMENT.

ON the commencement of the new year, JOHN SKINNER, Red Lion, Keith, takes this public manner of returning his most sincere thanks to the nobility, gentry, and public in general, for the very liberal encouragement he has met with for these many years past he has been in the inn-keeping line, and begs leave to solicit a continuance of their future favours, as he shall make it his particular study to have every thing in his line of business as comfortable as possible.  A neat POST CHAISE, and careful driver, on the shortest notice, and for the accommodation of the neighbourhood of Keith, a new HEARSE which he is determined to let on the most moderate terms.

Keith, 11th January, 1812.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 29th January, 1812.