Estate of Henry Raeburn, Marnoch

EXCHEQUER CHAMBERS.

Edinburgh, February 2. 1819.

NOTICE is hereby given to all concerned, that JAMES RAEBURN, residing in the parish of Banff, ISOBEL RAEBURN, residing in the parish of Alva, and ELSPETH RAEBURN, residing in the parish of Forglen, have applied to the Right Hon. the Barons, for a gift of the Estate and Effects of the late HENRY RAEBURN, a bastard, who died at Cranna, in the parish of Marnoch, in the county of Banff, on the 24th of May, 1818.

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

Farm of Rosyburn, Alvah

FARMS AND CROFTS TO LET.

To be let, and entered to at Martinmas, 1818,

THE Mains, Manor-Place, and Gardens of ROSYBURN, presently possessed by John Morison, lying in the parish of Alva, and county of Banff; within 5 miles of the sea-port towns of Banff and Macduff, to which there is access by turnpike roads.  The Farm consists of about forty acres, good arable land, and about sixty of improveable pasture; and grass, for cutting, in the adjoining plantations.

There is a Mansion-House on the premises, which might be repaired at a moderate expence; and one large and elegant Room, with bow windows, in good repair, which might be converted into a Cottage.  The Gardens are extensive, and there is a considerable extent of fruit wall.

The place is well sheltered, and pleasantly situated, and would make a desirable residence for a gentleman; to whom, or an improving tenant of capital, every encouragement will be given, and more land may be afterwards added, if required.  There are also some other Possessions to let.

Offers will be received, and all necessary information communicated, by Mr Young, Writer in Banff; and the boundaries and marches will be pointed out by George Skinner, ground-officer, at Rosyburn.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 8th October 1817.

Slackadale Farm

FARM TO LET,

ENTRY AT WHITSUNDAY FIRST.

There will be let, at the Court House of Macduff, on Thursday the 29th January, 1813, for 19 years, from Whitsunday 1813,

THE Farm of SLACKADALE, as presently possessed by James Morrison, lying in the parish of Turriff and county of Aberdeen.  This farm consists of 121 acres, of which, above 100 acres are arable, and the remainder burn-side pasture.  The soil is of excellent quality, and very early, particularly well suited for Barley, Turnip, and Grass; situated near excellent turnpike roads, distant three miles from Turriff, and about seven miles from Macduff and Banff, where there are ready markets for the produce; and where lime and dung are to be had in great abundance.

John Pyper, at Bridgend of Gairnieston, will point out the marches; and for further particulars, application may be made to Mr. George Wilson, at Alva, or Maxwell Gordon, at Dempster's Hotel, Aberdeen.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 30th December 1812.

Alvah Kirk Session Minutes, 1812

The Session being called and constituted, compeared Naomi Russel giving George Brown for the father of her child and it being told the Session that George Brown had taken with the child, Naomi Russel was absolved from the scandal of her fornication on paying 5/- Inde.

Alvah Kirk Session Accounts, 18th October 1812  (NAS Reference: CH2/1313/1).

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