Five Friends of Garmouth

SHARE OF A SLOOP, AND HOUSEHOLD

FURNITURE, &C. FOR SALE.

There will be sold by public roup, at Garmouth, on Saturday the 18th day of December current, belonging to the deceased Mr. Alex. Cumming there,

ONE FIFTH PART of the Sloop called the FIVE FRIENDS of GARMOUTH, of about 55 Tons Register, conformably to Articles of Roup, which may be seen in the hands of R. Bain and P. Duff, jun. Writers in Elgin.

The whole HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE; two excellent and well-tried VIOLINS; MUSIC, and other Books; with a good Milk COW; some CORN in the Straw, and all his other moveable effects, will be sold at the same time; and by that period it is requested that all having Claims against him will lodge them with the Agents; and those Indebted to him will please to pay what they owe, to prevent prosecutions.

The Roup will commence at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, and credit will be given.

Elgin, 1st December, 1819.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 8th December 1819.

Public roup of Garmouth property

MORAYSHIRE,

VILLAGE OF GARMOUTH.

To be sold by public roup, on Tuesday the 11th January 1820,

if not previously disposed of by private bargain,

THE HOUSES in GARMOUTH, presently possessed by Mr Wm. Forsyth, with the GARDEN and LAND adjoining, consisting of between One and Two Acres.  This Property is pleasantly situated on the Head of the Bank, on the east side of the Village of Garmouth, and affords a fine situation for a House, commanding a prospect of the Enzie, of the River and Shipping in the Harbour of Spey, and of the Bay.

To be Sold also, at the same time, a PIECE of GROUND at the Mill of Garmouth, consisting of between Two and Three Acres.  Entry to both subjects at Whitsunday.

For particulars, application may be made to the Reverend Wm. Gordon, Elgin, to whom offers for a private bargain may be made.  The roup to be held on the premises on the 11th January, at noon.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 24th November 1819.

Farm leases in Knockando

FARMS TO LET,

In the Parish of Knockando, and County of Elgin and Forres,

OLDTOWN of BALLINTOMB, as possessed by James Priest and Son.

TAMORE, Robert Brown.

BLACKHILLOCK, Findlay Morison and Subtenant.

STRATHINDIAN, Ross and Fraser,  And,

WESTER TOMBRECK, John Clark.

Entry to the three last-mentioned Farms at Whitsunday next, and to the Oldtown and Tamore, immediately; with liberty to lay down the ensuing Crop.

Offers will be received by John Grant, factor for the Proprietor, Charles Grant, Esq. or P. Cameron, Writer in Banff, until Monday the 22d of March curt.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 10th March 1819.

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.

Alexander Farquhar, Rothes

TO BE SOLD OR SET,

THOSE TWO TENEMENTS in the VILLAGE of ROTHES, and County of Moray, situated in the most centrical place of said Village, belonging to and at present occupied by ALEXANDER FARQUHAR, Blacksmith.  The Houses are only two years old, and can accommodate a Merchant and Blacksmith.  On one of the Tenements there is an excellent Shop and Dwelling House, well adapted for a Merchant, and on the other a Blacksmith's Shop and Dwelling House, and all the Utensils for a Blacksmith, sufficient for Three Forges, can be sold along with the shop, and a better opening in a country village seldom occurs.  They will be sold or set together or separately as offerers may incline, and offers will be received by the said A. Farquhar, between this and the 1st January, 1819, on which day the whole will be disposed of, and god bargains may be expected, as the owner intends going out to America.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 21st October 1818.

John McPherson, Gordonstown

NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

Those to whom the deceased JOHN McPHERSON, late Gardener at Gordonstown, stand indebted at the time of his death, are requested to lodge their Claims, with oaths of veracity thereon, in the hands of James Thomson, Writer in Elgin on or before the 25th curt.; Certifying to such as fail to do so that they will be cut out of any share of the deceased's Funds, which will immediately thereafter be divided.

Not to be repeated.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 15th April 1818.

James Craig, Garmouth

NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS.

THE Trustees on the Estate of JAMES CRAIG, Merchant, Garmouth, hereby intimate that a Scheme of Division is about to be made out; and those failing to lodge their claims, properly vouched, before the 1st March next, with Alexander Beaton, Hat Manufacturer, Aberdeen, will be entitled to no share of the first dividend.  -  It is also requested that those who are indebted to the said James Craig will order immediate payment to Mr Alexander Russel, Merchant, Fochabers, to prevent prosecution, which will be raised without loss of time, against all the Debtors who fail to comply with this intimation.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 4th February 1818.

Morayshire farm leases

FARMS TO LET

IN MORAYSHIRE.

To be Let for such periods as may be agreed on, at Innes House, on Friday the 20th of February curt.

The following FARMS, viz.- 

INNES ESTATE - PARISH of URQUHART.

1.  KEMPSTOWN, occupied by John Anderson.

2.  INNES MILN, occupied by the Heirs of the deceased James Forsyth.

3.  UPPER MEFT, formerly occupied by John Dunbar.

LEUCHARS ESTATE.

4.  MAINS and MANSION  HOUSE of LEUCHARS, with FARM attached thereto, as lately occupied by General Anderson.

5.  BAILIESLAND of LEUCHARS, as occupied by William Littlejohn.

6.  MILL CROFT of LEUCHARS, as occupied by Wm. Mitchell.

7.  NEW PARKS of LEUCHARS, as occupied by Wm. Brander.

8.  PARKS of MEFTS, as occupied by John Frig.

9.  BLACKHILL, occupied by Alex. Shiach.

10.  UNTHANK of URQUHART, occupied by James Reid, and John Cook.

PARISH OF QUARRYWOOD

11.  ROSEHAUGH, as occupied by James Cobban.

BLERVIE ESTATE - PARISH of RAFFORD

12.  TULLOCH and SHOGLE, as occupied by Alex. Raff.

13.  RAFFORD, occupied by John Younie.

Many of these Farms are extensive, the Soil good, and in general early, being situated in the best parts of Morayshire, all of them near the thriving Town of Elgin, except the last two, which are within four miles of Forres.  These Towns furnish at all times a ready market for the produce, and Manure on reasonable terms.

Entry may be had to several of the Farms immediately, and to the rest at Whitsunday first, and every reasonable encouragement will be given to good tenants.

For farther information, apply to the Factor of the Bounds, and the Grouond-officers on the different Estates will point out the marches.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 4th February 1818.

Public roup in Forres

FORRES.

To be sold by public roup, on the Premises, upon Wednesday

the 26th day of November next, betwixt the hours of seven and

eight o'clock afternoon, at a Reduced Upset-price.

THAT large and commodious TENEMENT of BURGH-BIGGED LAND, in the Burgh of Forres, as formerly advertised, which belonged to, and was for many years occupied as a tavern by the deceased John Mitchel, Vintner in Forres. - This Property contains the most ample favourable accommodation in all respects for carrying on the tavern business on a respectable footing, in which at present there is every chance of success; or, at a small expence, it might be made suitable for the residence of a genteel family.

The title deeds will be seen, and other particulars communicated, on applying to Charles Black, Town Clerk of Forres.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 29th October 1817.

John Forbes, escaped prisoner

ESCAPE FROM THE JAIL OF ELGIN.

WHEREAS, JOHN FORBES, Ship Carpenter, last at Fochabers, incarcerated at the instance of the Procurator of the Sheriff Court of Elginshire, effected his Escape from the Jail of this place, on Friday evening the 24th current.

The Magistrates of Elgin hereby offer

A REWARD OF FIVE GUINEAS,

to any person who shall apprehend and secure the said John Forbes; besides all expences incurred on his apprehension, to be paid by the Town Treasurer.

By order of the Magistrates, 

PAT. DUFF, Town-Clerk.

Description. - The said John Forbes is about 5 feet 9 inches high; dark complexioned, black hair, black eyes, with arched eye-brows, about 22 years of age, an active figure; and had on, at the time of his escape, a long blue coat, and grey trowsers.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 29th January 1817.

Farm leases in Moray

FARMS TO LET,

AND SALE OF BIRCH WOOD,

Belonging to

CHARLES GRANT, Est. of WESTER ELCHIES:

ONE THOUSAND Cut BIRCH TREES, will be sold by public roup in Lots on the west bank of the Spey, near the ferry-boat of Elchies, (if not previously sold by private bargain), on Tuesday the 11th day of February next, at noon.

And on the same day, the following Farms will be Let at the House of Elchies, with entry at Whitsunday next.

PARISH of DOULAS.

MAINS and MILL of CRAIGMILL, as possessed by Messrs. Demmpster and Dunbar.

PARISH OF KNOCKANDO.

CLUNE,                             as possessed by William Cowie.

BLACKHOLES,                            "             Alex Watson.

HEATHFIELD,                               "             George Findlay.

LOANSIDE,                                   "             Jas. Grant & W. Anderson.

BURNTOWN,                                "             Isaac Cruickshank.

BOGROY,                                       "             John Cruickshank.

LOGGAN,                                       "             Samuel Grant.

RINNAFIACH,                               "             The Heirs of Peter Kiel.

PRESCALTINE,                              "             John and Wm. Clark.

LYNES,                                            "             J. Grigor & W. McIntosh.

The Mains of Craigmill is enclosed, and within five miles of Forres.  The Mill and Farm Steading are new, and slated; and such of the other Farms as are contiguously situated will be joined, and made convenient to accommodate improving tenants.

Offers will be received by John Grant, at Carron, or P. Cameron, Writer in Banff, until the day of set; and Alexander Grant, ground-officer, will shew the marches.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 15th January 1817.

Moray farm leases

TO BE LET,

THE following FARMS on the EARL of SEAFIELD'S 

ESTATES in the County of MORAY, viz. :-

PARISH OF ROTHES.

Term of Entry                             Names of Farms                 Present Tenants Names.

Whitsunday 1816                         Little-haugh, &c.                  Adam Sharp

PARISH OF BIRNIE

1817                                           Stank-house                         Charles Phinn

1817                                           Thom's-hill                            Wm. and Peter McBeath

1817                                           Castle-hill                              Mr McLean's Subtenants

1817                                           Duffus Hillioch                       Widow Russell

1816                                           Dourie                                   William Anderson

Do.                                             Newlands of Barden              Robert Shanks

Do.                                             Star of Birnie                         Joseph Torrie

Do.                                             Newlands of Shougle             John Phimister

Do.                                                                                          James Ogilvie

Do.                                                                                          John Asher.

PARISH OF ELGIN.

1817                                          Mossend of Main                    Charles Phinn

1816                                          Enclosure of Borrowbrigs        James Simpson

Several of the above Farms are of considerable extent, the soil good, and particularly adapted for the Turnip Husbandry.

Candidates will be furnished with every necessary information relative to the set of these Lands, on application to Mr Peter Brown, Linkwood, near Elgin, with whom offers may be lodged.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 14th February 1816.

George Stronach, master of sloop Mariner

On the 19th inst. a coroner's inquest was held at Newcastle, on the body of Geo. Stronach, master of the sloop Mariner, of Garmouth, who was unfortunately killed by falling off an arched foot road, leading down the south shore, Gateshead.  He had been at the sign of the Lion (which is not twenty yards from the place) the Wednesday night preceding, and left the house about nine o'clock, to go on board of his sloop then lying in the river, and though almost immediately taken back to the Lion, and the assistance of a surgeon very soon obtained, he only survived a few hours.  - Verdict accidental death.  This dangerous pass is immediately to be buttressed, and put in such a state as to prevent similar accidents in future.

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

Breach of agreement by salmon fisher

Last week, a man of the name of Alexr. Milne was brought before the Justices of the Peace at Fochabers, on a complaint at the instance of the Tacksman of the Spey Fishings, for breach of agreement, having on various frivolous pretences, refused to enter into his service, as a Salmon Fisher, though regularly engaged for this season; and the complaint having been clearly established, the Justices ordained him to enter to and implement his service; and failing thereof, granted warrant for imprisoning him, till he found caution to that effect.  They also found him liable in damages and expences to the complainers.  It is hope this will prove a salutary example to others, as a disregard of engagements of this sort has become too common among persons hired as Salmon Fishers, to the great inconveniency and loss of their employers.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 30th March 1814.

John Gordon, baker in Forres

NOTICE.

To the DEBTORS of the late JOHN GORDON, Baker in Forres,

And INTENDED SALE of his ESTATES in MORAY and BANFFSHIRE.

CHARLES GORDON, second Son, and universal Disponee and Executor, nominated by the said JOHN GORDON, earnestly requests, in compliance with the desire of the Creditors, that all those INDEBTED to the deceased, will make immediate payment to him, to prevent unnecessary expense.  Mr. GORDON also begs to intimate, that how soon his Titles are completed to his Father's Estates, and other Property, the whole, or greater part thereof, will be Sold in LOTS, to be afterwards described; meantime, intending purchasers may please apply to him, at Forres, or to THOMAS SELLAR, Esq. of Westfield, writer in Elgin, for further information.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 23rd March 1814.

Knockando Farm Leases

FARMS TO LET,

In the Parish of KNOCKANDO, and County of ELGIN, 

Belonging to CHARLES GRANT, Esq. of ELCHIES, 

CORGYLE, as possessed by the Proprietor and James MacMillan, with the PASTURAGE of DELEGYLE.

COTTERTOWN, also possessed by the Proprietor, with the adjoining Pendicle, called HEATHFIELD, possed by Geo. Findlay.

GATESIDE of KNOCKANDO, possessed by James Robertson.

RUNNAGARIE, and MILL of BELLINTOMB, possessed by James Dean.          AND

PRESCALTINE, possessed by John and William Clarks.

The Farms of Corgyle and Cottertown are substantially enclosed with stone dykes, and well watered.  The arable land has been limed freely by the Proprietor, and let annually for several years, under Grass, for Pasturage.  Liberal allowance will be given to good tenants for Building Houses on Corgyle and Cotertown; with entry imemdiately or at Martinmas to the lands occupied by the Proprietor, and to the other Farms at Whitsunday 1814.

Offers will be received by Peter Cameron, Writer in Banff, or John Grant, at Carron,; either of whom will give any further information that may be required, till Monday the 11th of April, when the offers will be examined at the House of Elchies; and Alexander Grant, Ground-officer at Strondow, will shew the premises.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 9th March 1814.

Findhorn property

A HOUSE IN FINDHORN TO BE SOLD.

THAT New, substantial, and well-built HOUSE, near the Shore, belonging to the heirs of the deceased Alexander Forsyth, of Kinloss, will be sold by public roup, Tuesday the 22d day of February next, at one o'clock afternoon, in the house of George Gill, vintner in Findhorn.

The House has been occupied as a Granary and Cellars, but having Chimnies, it will be easily made a Dwelling House, for accommodating a large family.

Mr Robert Davidson will give directions to show the House, and every other information respecting it.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 9th February 1814.

St Andrews Lhanbryd Kirk Session Minutes, 16th August 1713

The 16 day of Agust 1713 Convened minister and Elders and after prayer called compeared William Allan James Barber who had been severall times summoned to this Session, but delayed to compear  untill now and being exhorted to repentance for this Sin of Sabbath breaking would not so much as acknowledge it any falt and would not give any obedience nor satisfaction to God or man saying the Cobles on Spey & Yarrs at findhorn took Sallmond with out interruption so they hade doon no offence  The Session thought fit to refer them to the presbytrie the minister was appointed to report them which he undertook to doe.

St Andrews Lhanbryd Kirk Session Minutes, 1713 (NAS Reference: CH2/317/1)

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St Andrews Lhanbryd Kirk Session Minutes, 26th July 1713

At St Andrews the 26 day of Jully 1713 Sederunt Minister & Elders  This day John Barklay on of the Elders delated William Allan In Elgin Servant to Diple & James Barber in Newmiln Guilty of Sabbath breatch in fishing with Spears on the Lords day.  The officer is commanded to Summonds them here to compear after Sermon the next Sabbath day.

[to be continued]

St Andrews Lhanbryd Kirk Session Minutes, 1713 (NAS Reference: CH2/317/1)

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Mains of Orton

FARM IN THE COUNTY OF MORAY

To let from Whitsunday 1814, on a lease of 19 or 21 years,

THE MAINS of ORTON, as presently possessed by Mr Geddes, containing about 180 acres arable, and above 130 pasture, great part of which is improveable.

This farm is in a high state of cultivation, having been all thoroughly limed, and under a regular rotation of cropping.  There is a Dwelling House and Offices at present on the farm; but as an incoming tenant might incline other accommodation, a suitable allowance will be given.  A Meal Mill and Threshing Mill driven by weater, are immediately adjoining the above.  Every accommodation at entry will be given; and for farther particulars, application may be made to the Proprietor, at Orton House, by Fochabers; or to Mr Geddes, with either of whom offers may be lodged.

John Hosack, Mr Geddes's miller, will shew the lands, and point out the boundaries.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 26th May, 1813.