Fountainbleau, Aberdeenshire

ABERDEENSHIRE,

FARM in the PARISH of CRUDEN,

TO BE LET.

There is to be Let, for such number of years as may be agreed on and entered to at Whitsunday next,

THE FARM of FOUNTAINBLEAU, lying in the Parish of Crucen, as at present occupied by James Lyon, consisting of 

	A.	R.	F.
INFIELD,	32	0	36
OUTFIELD,	22	1	13
PASTURE,	50	1	31 – 105.

This Farm is of an excellent soil, and highly adapted for Wheat and Turnip Husbandry.  It possesses every advantage in point of situation, lying near the coast, and within a mile of the Harbour of Ward of Cruden, where Coals, Lime, &c. are easily delivered, and at a lower rate than at any other place along the east coast.  It is also within 7 miles of the Sea Port of Peterhead, the turnpike road to which passes in a direction highly favourable and convenient for the Farm.

The Proprietor is disposed to give every encouragement to a substantial and improving tenant.

Offers will be received for the Farm, and every information afforded, by applying to Mr Burnett, Advocate, Aberdeen.

John Derry, at Slains Castle, will point out the Boundaries of the Farm.

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

Circuit court

On Wednesday, the Court met at ten o'clock, when William Leisk, grain dealer from Banffshire, accused of forgery, or uttering and using a Bill, knowing it to be forged, was put to the bar.  A material witness, the brother of the pannel, being absent, and his father, another witness, being allowed by the Court to decline giving evidence, the Public Prosecutor restricted the libel to an arbitrary punishment; and the libel having been found proven by the Jury, the Court sentenced the pannel to seven years transportation beyond seas.

Robert Stephen, accused of stealing 4 ewes, and a wedder, from Wm. Dickie, at Earlseat of Cruden, and of being habit and repute a thief.  The libel against him being restricted by the Depute Advocate, he pled guilty, and was sentenced to 14 years transportation beyond seas.

Peter Clark, accused of stealing a ewe and lamb from James Currie, at Braeach of Fordyce, having pled guilty, and the libel being also restricted, was sentenced to 12 months imprisonment in the Tolbooth of Banff.

William Strath and George Strath, from Boghead of Fyvie, and John Thom, flesher in Oldmeldrum, were indicted - the said William Strath for stealing, from a house in Inverury, a Silver Watch, with chains and seals; and George Strath and John Thom for aiding and assisting William Strath in breaking out of the jail of Inverury.  William Strath was outlawed for not appearing; George Strath being found not guilty and the libel against John Thom not proven, they were assoilzed and dismissed from the bar.

The diet against John Salman, alias Salomon, John McCraw, William Forbes, and John Duchison, accused of theft and housebreaking, and John Davidson, accused of theft, on account of the absence of a material witness, was deserted pro loco et tempore, and they were re committed on a new warrant.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 29th April 1818.

Drowning tragedy: six lives lost

On Saturday afternoon, a melancholy accident happened on the coast of Cruden.  A boat belonging to Peterhead, on her return from Newburgh, with mussels, struck on a sunk rock off Whinnyfold, when, melancholy to relate, six people, (three men, and three young women) lost their lives, leaving their numerous relatives in a state of affliction more easily felt than described; the father of one of the parties having been an eye witness to the fate of his son.  The boat was seen to upset almost instantaneously, but at too great a distance for immediate relief.  The only survivor of the crew, Robert Sellar, was saved by clinging to the mast, which fortunately floated from the boat, and by laying hold of several oars, which were successively carried to him by the ebbing tide.  Three of the bodies were found in about half an hour, but the vital spark was extinct: these were William Mitchell, who was at the helm, George Alexander, and Christian Souter.  Those still missing are William Sellar, brother of the survivor, Jean Alexander, daughter of the above mentioned G.A. and Janet Mackie.  Two boats were employed during the whole of Sunday, dragging for the bodies missing, but without success.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 17th January 1817.

William Hay, Stuartfield

WILLIAM HAY,

DYER IN STUARTFIELD,

BEGS leave to return his most sincere thanks to his friends, and the public in general, for the very liberal encouragement he has hitherto experienced in the line of his business; and at the same time requests a continuance of their favours, which they may be assured it will be his constant study to merit.

W.H. continues to be at FORDMOUTH on the first Tuesday of every month, to take in Cloth, Yarn, &c.

Messrs. Hope Peterkin, Cruden Bleachfield; John Gray, Hawkhillock; John Milne, merchant, Longside and John Hay, Culsh, New Deer; likewise take in work for him, in their respective corners; and all articles sent by carriers will be returned carriage-free from whatever distance.

N.B. - AN APPRENTICE Wanted.

February 9th, 1813.

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

Eastertown of Auchleuchries

FARM TO LET.

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

Entry Whitsunday next,

THE Farm of EASTERTOWN of AUCHLEUCHRIES, as presently occupied by George Brook, lying in the parish of Cruden, and county of Aberdeen, measuring upwards of two hundred acres, nearly eighty of which are Infeld.

This farm is deserving the attention of a tenant of skill, and capital, being of easy access: the turnpike roads from Ellon to Peterhead and Fraserburgh pass quite close to it, and is situated in a part of the country where there is a ready market for all sorts of Grain; distant only ten miles from Peterhead and four from Newburgh, also a Sea-port, at which last place Lime is imported for sale.

The marches and boundaries will be pointed out by applying at the house of Auchleuchries.

Offers to be given in to Thomas Sangster, Advocate in Aberdeen, who will inform as to farther particulars.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 14th October 1812.

Farms in Parish of Cruden

FARMS TO LET.

THE following FARMS, on the Lands and Estate of AUCHLEUCHRIES, lying in the parish of Cruden, and county of Aberdeen, are to be let for such number of years as may be agreed on, after Whitsunday next.

The Farm of EASTERTOWN, as presently occupied by George Brook, measuring upwards of two hundred acres, a great proportion of which is infield.

Also, the Farm of BOGS, as presently occupied by John Forbes, measuring upwards of forty-five acres, to which some additional ground can be added if wanted by a tenant.

These farms are situated in a part of the country where there is a ready market for all sorts of grain, being only 10 miles distant from Peterhead, and 4 from Newburgh, also a sea port; at which last place Lime is imported for sale.

The turnpike roads from Ellon to Peterhead and Fraserburgh, pass quite close to these farms, particularly Eastertown, which is deserving the attention of a tenant of skill and capital, and to whom good encouragement will be given.

The marches and boundaries will be pointed out by applying at the House of Auchleuchries.

Offers to be given in to Thomas Sangster, Advocate in Aberdeen, who will inform as to farther particulars.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 19th August, 1812.

Heirs of Charles & Alexander Donaldson of Hilton

HEIR AT LAW WANTED,

To the deceased Mr WILLIAM DONALDSON, who was a Partner in the Banking House of Messrs. CHILD & Co. London.

He was the son of CHARLES DONALDSON, who on the 26th June 1718, was admitted a Guild Brother of the Burgh of Aberdeen, and grandson of Alexander Donaldson, some time of Hilton, (now Turnerhall), in the parish of Ellon and county of Aberdeen.

Mr William Donaldson and his brothers and sisters having all died without issue, the descendants of the brothers and sisters of the above-mentioned Charles Donaldson, or either of them, are consequently his heirs at law; and failing them, the descendants of the brothers and sisters of Alexander Donaldson of Hilton.  If any such are now in life and can prove their relationship to either of the above-mentioned persons, they are requested to apply to William Stuart, Advocate in Aberdeen.

N.B.  It is conjectured that Alexander Donaldson of Hilton, had at one time resided in the parish of Cruden, as his son Charles was baptised there on the 25th May 1698.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 1st April, 1812.

Tillymaud farm, Cruden

FARM TO LET

To be let, and entered to at Martinmas next,

THAT part of the Farm of TILLYMAUD, in the parish of Cruden, at present occupied by JOHN SLESSOR, consisting of upwards of 21 1/2 acres of remarkably fine Infield, 20 acres of Outfield, and 39 acres of Pasture and Uncultivated ground, The Farm is within five miles of Peterhead, by the turnpike road, now executing, which passes through it.

Apply to Andrew Jopp, advocate in Aberdeen.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 21st August, 1811.

Cruden Kirk Session Minutes, 1811

Apl. 21st.  Session met &c Compeared Janet Sangster who acknowledged herself wt. Child and accused James Matthew as the Father, who upon appearing made Confession, and both Parties being suitably exhorted & admonished were dismissed from Discipline.  Concluded wt. Prayer.

NAS Ref: CH2/447/2/352
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