David Brebner (deceased), Aberchirder

NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

THE Funds realized from the Subjects of the now deceased DAVID BREBNER, late in Aberchirder, will be divided among his Creditors, immediately after the 24th day of January next. - and against that day, the whole of his Creditors are required to lodge their Claims, with Oaths of Verity thereon, in the hands of Messrs. George Alexander, Merchant in Banff; or Peter Findlater, Merchant in Aberchirder; and those who neglect to do so, will be cut out from the dividend.

Banff, Dec. 27, 1819.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 29th December 1819.

Farm lease at Protstown

COAST-SIDE FARM TO BE LET,

And entered to immediately.

There is to be Let, and entered to at Whitsunday next, for such term of years as can be agreed upon,

THE FARM of STONEWALL of PROTSTOWN, as lately occupied by James Murray, on a Life-rent Lease, situated in the Parish Gamerie, and County of Banff, and upon the coast of the Moray Firth.

The Farm contains 75 Acres of Land, of a superior quality, all in a high state of cultivation.  It is in the immediate vicinity of the thriving Sea-port of Gardenstown, and within nine miles of Banff.  Every suitable encouragement will be given to a tenant of character, unexceptionably recommended as such.

The Ground will be shewn, and particulars learned, on application at Troup House, where offers will be received, on or before Saturday 22d curt.

May 11th, 1819.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 12th May 1819.

William Bennet, Banff

NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

WILLIAM BENNET, Merchant in Banff, having absconded within these few days, leaving, as is apprehended, his matters in great disorder - a Meeting of his Creditors is requested, within the house of Pter Grant, vintner in Banff, on Monday next, the 5th day of April, at 1 o'clock afternoon, to resolve what is proper to be done, to realize the subjects that may still remain.

Banff, March 29, 1819.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 31st March 1819.

PRISONERS ESCAPED FROM BANFF

ON the Evening of Saturday last, the 19th inst. JOHN GARDEN, HUGH ROSS, and JOHN INGRAM, Prisoners in the Tolbooth of Banff, accused of different crimes, made their escape therefrom.

A description of these persons is subjoined, and the Magistrates of Banff request, that all Peace Officers, &c. will use every means in their power to apprehend these persons, and a handsome REWARD will be paid for the taking of all or any of these persons.

DESCRIPTON.

John Garden is a native of Bogfouton, in the parish of Auchterless; he is about 25 years of age, nearly six feet high, slender, but stout, and had on a Tartan Coat and Vest, (prevailing colour, green) and highland bonnet.

Hugh Ross, is a native of Ross-shire, parish of Kincardine, and worked some time at the new harbour of Peterhead. - He is aged about 24, sallow complexion, about 5 Feet 4 Inches high, and had on a light or middle blue short Coat, and blue Vest and Pantaloons - no Hat; he carried off a Bundle, containing a Blanket, &c. when he made his escape.

John Ingram, was formerly a merchant at Deskie, in Glenlivet, and is well known in Aberdeen.  He is aged about or upwards of 40 years, very sallow complexion, about 5 Feet 6 Inches high, and had on a short light gray Coat, a little ragged; grey Vest ragged; Corduroy Pantaloons, and a round Hat. - He carried off a black and red checked plaid, and a bundle containing a Blanket.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 23rd December 1818.

Blairshinnoch croft

SMALL CROFT OF EXCELLENT LAND

TO LET.

To be Let, for 14, or such other number of years as can be

agreed on,

THAT CROFT of LAND on the FARM of BLAIRSHINNOCH, presently possessed by William Robertson, Road Contractor.  It contains upwards of 18 Acres of very superior Land, and there is on the possession a suitable Farm Steading.  It is conveniently situated, being distant only from each of the sea-ports of Banff and Portsoy about 4 miles.  Entry at Whitsunday first.

Apply to Mr Falder, Blairshinnoch.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 22nd April 1818.

James Reid, corn merchant in Portsoy

NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

THE Trustee for the Creditors of the late Mr JAMES REID, Corn Merchant in Portsoy, requests a Meeting of the said Creditors, within the Royal Oak tavern in Banff, on Saturday the 17th day of January current, at noon, when a state of the trust funds, and other matters of importance, will be submitted to the consideration of the Meeting, at which all concerned are particularly requested to attend.

1st January 1818.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 7th January 1818.

Properties in Portsoy & Banff

HOUSES AND EXTENSIVE GRANARIES, &c.

In Portsoy and Banff, to be Sold or Let,

THAT large and commodious HOUSE and PREMISES, in the Square of Portsoy, belonging to the late James Gordon, Esq. and presently occupied by Alexander Gordon, with the Grain Lofts, Wine Cellars, Salt Cellars, Coopers' Shop, Meal Girnal, Writing Room, Stables, Cow-house, Hay Loft and Sheds.

Also, TWO RANGES of substantial and Roomy GRANARIES, and other HOUSES adjoining, with Stable and Meal Girnal, on the Shore of Banff.

These Premises will be Sold or Let together, or in separate Lots; and entry given immediately.

The House at Portsoy would afford excellent accommodation for a large and genteel family; and the other Premises, both at Portsoy and Banff, are particularly well calculated for Herring Curers.

There is also to be sold, the MALTBARN at Portsoy, presently occupied by the Brewery Company.

For further particulars, enquiry may be made at Francis Gordon, Advocate in Aberdeen; or Archibald Young, Writer in Banff.

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

William Fraser, New Pitsligo

NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

THE Creditors of WILLIAM FRASER, late Merchant in New Pitsligo, are requested to lodge their Claims, properly vouched, with William Mitchel, manufacturer at Millfield, or Alexander Lillie, merchant in Banff, against the 17th current, on which day the Trustees request a Meeting of the Creditors, within the New Inn at New Pitsligo, at noon, when a state of their intromissions will be laid before the creditors; a scheme of division will be made up, and the funds divided accordingly: Certifying, that those who fail to lodge their claims, or attend the meeting, will be cut out from any share of the funds, which shall then appear in the hands of the trustees.

Not to be repeated.

November 4, 1817.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 5th November 1817.

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.

Farm leases in King Edward

LANDS TO LET.

To be Let and entered to at the Term of Whitsunday, 1818,

THE FARM of MAINS of EDEN and SANDSTOWN, lying within the Parish of King Edward and County of Aberdeen, as possessed by Mr McKay, containing above Eighty Acres of fine Arable and Cultivated Lands, besides an extent of Pasture lying on the east-side of the river Doveran, and of a rich and early soil, yielding the best Crops,

AS ALSO,

The FARM of HILLHEAD of EDEN, as possessed by George Ingram, containing about 53 Acres, the greater part of which is Arable, and lyes continuous, and adjoining the Mains of Eden &c. and also of good early soil.

These Lands lye at about the distance of three or four miles from the sea-ports of Banff and Macduff, where Lime and Manure is to be had; and the turnpike road leading northward from Aberdeen, runs along the Estate.

Encouragement will be given to industrious tenants; and application may be made to Mr Reid, Town-Clerk, Banff.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 30th July 1817.

Banff Farm Leases

FARMS NEAR BANFF TO BE LET.

To be Let, and entered to Immediately,

THE Farm of INCHDREWER, presently possessed by Arthur Scott, and LOCHAGAN, as possessed by Alex. Millar, both lying in the parish and county of Banff, and within three miles of the sea-port of Banff, to which there is easy access by excellent Turnpike Roads.  The farm of Inchdrewer is beautifully situated, commanding a delightful view of Duff House and Policies, the Bay and Bridge of Banff, and adjacent country.  The farm consists of upwards of 230 acres, already inclosed and subdivided, and there are on the premises a substantial Steading of FARM OFFICES, and a neat MANSION HOUSE, bit for the accommodation of a Genteel Family.  The farm may be let in two or three divisions, should offerers incline.

The farm of Lochagan consists of from 60 to 70 acres, also already inclosed and subdivided, and a snug Farm Steading.

Offers in writing will be received by Sir George Abercromby, Bart. at Forglen House by Turriff, or Archibald Young, Writer in Banff, and the boundaries will be pointed out by John Chalmers at Cairnhill, near the premises.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 18th June 1817.

Public roup in Banff

SALE OF SUBJECTS IN BANFF.

There will be exposed to sale by public roup, within the Court House of Banff, upon Tuesday, the first day of April next, at 12 o'clock noon,

THAT TENEMENT of HOUSES, with the BACK GROUND and PERTINENTS, in the Low Street at Banff, which formerly belonged to James Milne, sometime Merchant in Gottenburgh.

The Subjects lie in the most centrical part of the Town, near the Cross.  There are materials upon the premises for Building, and immediate access may be had.

The conditions of sale may be seen, by applying to the Chamberlain or Town Clerk.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 12th March 1817.

Colleonard, Banff

LANDS AT BANFF.

To bet Let, for 19 years, from Martinmas next.

PART of the MAINS and PARKS of COLLEONARD, as possessed by the late James Gordon, Esq. containing, 58A. 0R. 25F.  Offers will be received by John Fraser, at Cullen-house, or Alexander Rannie, Factor of Boyne, till Saturday the 21st of September, on which day the lands will be let at Cullen-house.

(Not to be repeated.)

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 21st August 1816.

Public roup in Banff

TENEMENT IN BANFF FOR SALE.

On Thursday the 25th day of July inst. at one o'clock afternoon, there will be sold by public roup, within the house of James Allan, vintner in Banff,

THAT large TENEMENT situated at the back of the Grammar School in Banff, as many years possessed by Mr Cruickshank, Rector of the Academy; and which will afford accommodation for a large private family; or may either be converted into an Inn; or subdivided so as to suit separate families.

For further particulars, application may be made to John Smith, Writer in Banff, who is in possession of the title deeds, and articles of roup.

Banff, 1st July, 1816.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 3rd July 1816.

Robert Falder

BLAIRSHINNOCH,

Near BANFF.

WHEREAS reports highly injurious to the Credit of ROBERT FALDER of Blairshinnoch, have of late been most industriously propagated, he requests every person to whom he is indebted, to meet at the house of James Allan, Vintner, Banff, upon Saturday the 29th June instant, at noon, that a full state of his affairs may be laid before them, and from which Mr Falder confidently expects all concerned will be satisfied of their ample security, as well as of the motives which have given rise to the above mentioned reports.

Blairshinnoch, June 13, 1816.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 26th June 1816.

In memory of William Charles Bremner, 1898 - 1915

Charlie Bremner was brought up in Banff, the son of William Bremner and Mary Beaton.  He was already serving in the 6th Battalion Gordon Highlanders (a Territorial unit) when war was declared 1914.  Just after his 16th birthday he left Britain with his comrades, bound for France.  On 13th March 1915 the battalion went into action, attacking the strategic objective of Neuve Chapelle.  Over 300 casualties were sustained during this operation.  Charlie is commemorated, together with other casualties of this action, at the nearby Le Touret memorial.

Public roup of property in Banff

HOUSE IN BANFF.

On Saturday the 1st day of October next, at 1 o'clock afternoon, there will be sold by public roup, within the house of Mrs Anderson, vintner in Banff,

THAT TENEMENT in the BURGH of BANFF, belonging to John Garden, Shoemaker, and lying in the street leading from the Cross to the Grammar School, consisting formerly of four Vaults, and on which a Dwelling House and others were lately erected.

The articles of roup and title deeds, will be shown by John Smith, writer in Banff.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 21st September 1814.

Crovie farm lease

VALUABLE FARM IN BANFFSHIRE.

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

THE Farm of CROVIE, in the parish of Gamrie, containing about 146 acres; the soil is excellent and early.  It is only about a mile from the sea-port of Gardenstown, and eight from Banff.  There is an excellent Steading of Houses on the Farm; and the Dwellling House would accommodate a genteel family; to be given over on a dead inventory.  It possesses many local advantages, having plenty of sea ware, moss, manure, shell sand, and fisher's dung, within a rig-length of the Farm. - The Farm, and roads upon it, have been greatly improved of late, and is in excellent order, seldom to be met with to an entering tenant.

The incoming tenant may, if he chuses, get the hole Crop and Stocking, as also the Household Furniture, at a fair valuation, and the price to remain in his hands for some years.

James George, the present tenant, will shew the Farm; and offers may be made to him, or Thomas Burnett, Esq. Advocate, Aberdeen, factor on the Estate; and entry may be had at Martinmas or Whitsunday next.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 17th August 1814.

Court of Justiciary Trials (2)

The Court next proceeded to the case of Jean Davidson, from Banff, accused of housebreaking, theft, and of being habit and repute a common thief.  This was a very distressing case.  The prisoner, a young creature, and apparently pregnant, appeared in the most calamitous circumstances, totally friendless and forlorn.  She instantly pleaded generally guilty; but the Court having permitted Mr Gordon to converse with her, it was reporter by him, - that the prisoner was neither aware of her situation, nor of the proper mode of communicating to the Court her real meaning; that she did not mean to admit her guilt as to the housebreaking, or the habit and repute; that she was innocent as to these charges; and that her only guilt was, a participation in the thefts libelled.  The Advocate-Depute, with great humanity, expressed his happiness at this explanation, and his satisfaction on the whole, that this was a case which he was at liberty to restrict from the capital pains, under circumstances singularly affecting in the history of the prisoner.  She then repeated her plea of guilty, under the qualifications stated by her Counsel; and a jury having been impannelled, were directed to return their verdict on Tuesday.

On Tuesday the Court resumed its sitting.  The jury, in Farquhar's case, returned their verdict , finding, by a plurality of voices, the libel Not proven; whereupon the prisoner was assoilzied and dismissed from the bar, after a suitable and impressive admonition from the Court.

After this, the jury in Jean Davidson's case returned a verdict, unanimously finding her Guilty, in terms of her confession. - Sentence to-morrow.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 27th April 1814.

Charles Gordon/Alexander Knight

NOTICE.

DIED at George Anderson's, Badyfash, on the second day of January, 1814, a Poor Travelling Man, who called himself CHARLES GORDON, but by some papers found it would appear his real name was ALEXANDER KNIGHT; he said he was a native near Boyndie, or Banff; some money was found on him; and he was decently interred at Rayne.

Any of his relations, by calling at George Anderson, Badyfash, parish of Fyvie, will receive what is over paying funeral charges.  If not claimed within two months, it will be given to the poor of the parish.

Badyfash, 27th January, 1814.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 2nd February 1814.