Farm Leases on Park Estate

FARMS AND CROFTS TO BE LET,

UPON THE ESTATE OF PARK.

CRAIGMARTIN, containing about 30 Acres of Arable Ground, and a very extensive range of Pasturage.

A CROFT in CULPHIN, possessed by A. Fraser, 11 Acres.

A CROFT on INSCHTAMACK, possessed by - Johnston, 3 Acres.

HOUSE on the Turnpike Road at Gordonstown, possessed by George Thomson, with 6 Acres of Ground.

There are a few LOTS still to be given off at NEW CORNHILL, and a Stance is reserved for Building an INN.

Apply at the House of Park, betwixt and Saturday the 7th June, which day they will be Let.

Entry to the Houses and Crofts immediately; and to the Farm of Craigmartin at Martinmas.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 28th May 1817.

Ordiquhill Kirk Session Minutes, 19th December 1813

Session Met &c. - Compeared Ann Begg in Uppermill and being asked whether she adhered to her former Confession of giving John Lorimer as the Father of her Child.  John Lorimer being present was asked if he acknowledged being the Father of said Child which he positively denied.  Ann Begg being asked whether she could adduce any presumptions of guilt against John Lorimer said that her Step Mother had seen familiarities pass.  Her Step Mother being present was asked what she knew in the Matter, said, that two Years ago there appeared to be an intimacy betwixt them; that one night he took her out of the dwelling house of her father in the Evening when they stayed a considerable time so as to alarm her about their behaviour.  That about same time John Lorimer entreated Ann Begg to go along with him, as he was a Soldier, and promised if she would do so, that he would give her a great Coat and black Cap, and that he would marry her.  John Lorimer formerly said that he had seen Ann Begg only twice since he came to the County, he now agrees, that she had gone to his Father's house upon another Occasion to inform him that she was with Child to him and that he conveyed her at that time, some distance from his father's house.  But this he also refused, until he was informed that one James Morison had seen them at that time together, and that he would be Summoned to the Session as a Witness.  As they persisted She in Accusing and he in refusing, they were summoned Apud Acta to the Presb[yter]y of Fordyce at their next Meeting at Portsoy in Feb[ruar]y next.

Ordiquhill Kirk Session Minutes, 1813 (NAS Reference: CH2/291/3)

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Ordiquhill Kirk Session Minutes, 10th October 1813

Session met & c. - Compeared Ann Begg Servant to James Taylor at Uppermill and acknowledged that she was with Child in fornication, And gave John Lorimer in Craigyford as the Father.  She was Suitably exhorted And summoned Apud Acta to attend the Session at the same time when she was informed J. Lorimer would, that they might be confronted.

To be continued...

Ordiquhill Kirk Session Minutes, 1813 (NAS Reference: CH2/291/3)

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Ordiquhill Kirk Session Minutes, 27th June 1813

Session met &c. - Compeared Isobel Robertson and being interrogated whether she adhered to her former Confession in giving John Duncan as the father of her Child Answered that she did.  And added that the Child was begotten the first day of the New Year, this present Year 1813.  At same time compeared John Duncan, who being asked whether he was the Father of Is. Robertson's Child , Answered that he was not the Father of her Child but acknowledged guilt with her in her own house, Eleven Months before this date.  They both acknowledged being in the House of James Wilson who keeps an Ale house on the Roadside upon the first day of the New Year, and that said John Duncan conveyed Is. Robertson about half a mile above Ordings where she said the Child was begot.  Upon farther Consideration and reflection John Duncan acknowledged that he was the Father of the Child and craved of the Session that he might this day be Sessionally absolved.  The Session taking this under Consideration agreed to his request upon paying a penalty of twenty five Sh.  He said this was all he could afford, as he had an aged Mother to support.  The Session from their own conviction knew this to be true.  He paid the above Sum immediately to the Treasurer and was suitably exhorted, rebuked and absolved. - The said Is. Robertson was summoned Apud Acta to attend next Meeting of Presb[yter]y, as this was the fourth time She had been before the Session, for the Sin of fornication.

Ordiquhill Kirk Session Minutes, 1813 (NAS Reference: CH2/291/3)

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Ordiquhill Kirk Session Minutes, 6th June 1813

Session met &c. - Compeared Isobel Robertson in Ridinghill, confessed that she was with Child in fornication and gave John Duncan Servant to Mr Falder at Blairshinnach, formerly at Little Rettie, as the father of her Child.  She was suitably exhorted and Summoned Apud Acta to attend the Session this day fortnight and at same time the Mod[erato]r was to write the Minister of Boyndie to cause their Kirk Officer to Summon John Duncan to this Session against that day.

To be continued...

Ordiquhill Kirk Session Minutes, 1813 (NAS Reference: CH2/291/3)

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Ordiquhill Kirk Session Minutes, 10th May, 1812

May 10th.  The Mod[erato]r reported that James George and Mary Murchie had attended the Presb[yter]y Wednesday past and seriously exhorted to ingenuity in their Confession, but had persisted, he in refusing all guilt with the woman, and she in accusing James George of being the Father of her Child.  They were referred back to this Session, to do in the Matter what they should  see cause and most for Edification; and they were desired to attend the Session of Ordiquhill when called.

Ordiquhill Kirk Session Minutes, 1812 (NAS Ref: CH2/291/3)

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Newton of Cornhill

FARM ON THE ESTATE OF PARK TO LET,

On a Nineteen Years Lease,

THE Farm of NEWTON of CORNHILL, presently possessed by Alexander Taylor.  Entry Whitsunday first.  Peter Chrystie, Ground Officer, will point out the farm; and offers, in writing, may be given in to the Proprietor, at Park, betwixt and the 18th May.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 6th May, 1812.

Ordiquhill Kirk Session Minutes, 11th April, 1812

Session met &c.  Compeared James George Accused of being the Father of Mary Murchie's Child and being seriously exhorted to ingenuity, refused either being the Father of her Child, or of ever being guilty with her..  The Session taking this under Consideration, thought proper to Summon James George apud acta to attend the next meeting of Presbytery the First Wednesday of May next, and appointed their Officer to Summon Mary Murchie to said meeting.

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Ordiquhill Kirk Session Minutes, 1812 (NAS Ref: CH2/291/3)

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Ordiquhill Kirk Session Minutes, 29th March, 1812

March 29.  Session met &c.  Compeared Jas. George and being interrogated whether he was the father of Mary Murchie's Child, Answered that he was not, and that he had never been guilty with her.  As Mary Murchie was not present to be confronted with him, he agreed to attend the Session upon Saturday Ap, 11th at School house when and where they adjourned to meet.  The Officer was appointed to Summon Mary Murchie to that meeting.

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Ordiquhill Kirk Session Minutes, 1812 (NAS Ref: CH2/291/3)

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Ordiquhill Kirk Session Minutes, 8th March, 1812

Session met &c.  Compeared Mary Murchie in Ridinghill and acknowledged that she was with Child And gave James George a married man Chaise driver to Sir George Abercromby as the Father of her Child.  She was suitably exhorted and desired to attend the Session,when an Answer was received from the Min[iste]r. of Forglen, to whom the Mod[erato]r. agreed to write And cause their Officer Summon Jas. George to attend this Session Sunday March 29th.

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Ordiquhill Kirk Session Minutes, 1812 (NAS Ref: CH2/291/3)

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Ordiquhill Kirk Session Minutes, 2nd February, 1812

Session met &c.  Compeared […] Jean Cowie and confessed that she was with Child in fornication And gave James Moir Servant in Drachaldie, Parish of Fordyce, as the Father.  At same time compeared said Jas. Moir and acknowledged that he was the father of Jean Cowie's Child.  They petitioned that they might be Sessionally absolved from the Scandal.  As they had given no trouble, the Session agreed to their request upon paying a penalty of twenty five Sh. Stg. for the behoof of the poor which was as much as they know they could spare, as they were both poor.  This they immediately complied with and were accordingly Sessionally rebuked and absolved.

Ordiquhill Kirk Session Minutes, 1812 (NAS Ref: CH2/291/3)

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Farms of Aldtoun & Scattery, Ordiquhill

FARM TO LET

To be Let, and entered to at the term of Whitsunday next, 1812,

THE Farm of ALDTOUN, on the Estate of PARK, in the parish of Ordequhill, as presently possessed by Alexander Dean, consisting of about ninety acres of land, besides a range of hill pasture, and well accommodated with moss for firing.  The farm lyes in the vicinity of the markets of Cornhil, and is well adapted for rearing cattle.  The turnpike road leading from Banff to Keith and Huntly passes through the estate, and the other roads in the parish are in the best state, and equal to turnpike.

- AS ALSO -

The Town and Lands of SCATTERTY, adjoining to the foresaid farm of Aldtoun, as possessed by James Mitchell and others, the Leases upon which only expire at Whitsunday, 1813, and will be let in one or more farms as tenants may incline.

Every encouragement for building and inclosing will be given to a substantial tenant; and application may be made to Mr Gordon, the proprietor, at the House of Park.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 17th July, 1811.