Volume contents
- 1 - Kilmarnock (part 1) , Page 1 (start)
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- 116 - Kilmarnock (part 1) , Page 116
- 117 - Kilmarnock (part 1) , Title page
- 118 - Kilmarnock (part 1) , Index
- 125 - Kilmarnock (part 1) , Page 125 (end)
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOLMHEAD | Holmhead Holmhead Holmhead |
Valuation Roll Kilmarn'k [Kilmarnock] Parish James Meikle Caprickhill Tenant Johnson's Co [County] Map |
018 | This was once a Small Farmhouse it is now occupied by a Cottager, James Meikle of Caprickhill is Tenant, and it is the property of the Heirs of the late John Morton. Holmhead was once the Residence and property of a man called Tom Rayburn or the "Ayrshire Hermit". From the account given of Tom by those who were personally acquainted with him and now residing in the neighbourhood, it appears that Tom claimed a light to pass thro [through] the Caprickhill Farm which was disputed as Tom's own land, joined the Public Road. a lawsuit ensued and was decided against him. Tom considered the decision unjust and vowed that he would never of have or change his dress till the decision was reversed, which, never occured, therefore, he continued to wear his beard and patch the clothes he wore at the time he made this vow for about 20 years to the end of his life which terminated about 12 years ago. it is supposed he died worth about [£2000]. |
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County of Ayr -- Parish of Kilmarnock
Ordnance Survey - Ayr county, OS Name Books - Ayr county - Volume 33 - Town of Kilmarnock, OS1/3/33
This volume contains information on place names found in the town of Kilmarnock.
Ordnance Survey - Ayr county
Ordnance Survey was established in the 18th century to create maps, surveys and associated records for the entirety of Great Britain. These records are arranged by county. This entry has been created to enable searching for Ordnance Survey records for the county of Ayr, which is in the south west of Scotland. The boundaries of the county were altered by the Boundary Commissioners in 1891.