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In this poser, taken from the Hearth Tax records for Argyll and Bute from 1694, we asked how many women were listed in the extract and what their names were.

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Extract from the Hearth Tax records for Argyll and Bute (National Records of Scotland, E69/3/1 page 10).

Answers: Two women were listed: Lachlane McLean's widow (relict) and Jonet Johnestoune

Transcription

Inverneill more
The Laird of Ellangreg his owne house 5
Item by the tenants ther[e] 4
Item ane kilne ther[e] 1

Altgaltrigs
Johne and Ar[chibal]d Brounes 2
Duncan McKillipe Johne Jonstoune 2
Malcome Clerk & Lachlane McLeans relict 2
Donald and Jonet Johnestounes 2
Adam and Ar[chibal]d McKerecher 2

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