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Page 184

Samuel Meuros Treasurer of the Poor Funds of the Parish of Bertram Shotts, at Infra          

 

 

 

Dr. Poor Rates

Dr  Mortcloth  Money

Dr Proclamations 

1838

Jany 2

Lieut Col Marshall of Wester Calderhead

2”7”5

 

 

 

David Black of New Mill

“9”

 

 

 

James Thomsons Heirs of Hawkwoodburn

“4”3

 

 

 

John Russell of Rosshall

“3”3

 

 

 

Mrs Haddow of Woodhead

“1”9

 

 

“ 3

To Elisabeth Lang wife Archabald Lang Farmer Moffat Hills aged (Blank) years

 

“10”

 

 

To the Right Honl Lord Douglas from Candlemas 1837 till Candlemas 1838

8”4”6

 

 

“ 5

To Robert Walker of Hillhouseridge Esqr

2”5”5

 

 

“ 7

To John White and Marion Main both in this Parish

 

 

“2”6

 

To George Nimmo and Agnes Stockwell both in this Parish

 

 

“2”6

 

To Charles Cowan in the Parish of Bothwell and Margt Scott in this Parish

 

 

“2”6

“ 8

To William Steel of Liquo from Lammas 182(?)7 till Candlemas 1838 

8”5”10 ½

 

 

“ 9

To James Russell of Longacre for Lammas Apt

“13”

 

 

 

To John Anderson Holy town aged 76 years

 

“6”8

 

“ 15

To George M Nisbet for Gartness of Cairn Mill Esqr for Lammas Apt 1837

1”14”9 ½

 

 

 

To Henery Wilson of Bowhousebog

2 “ 3

 

 

“ 18

To Dr Wm Clark of Wester Moffat

1”6”6

 

 

“ 18

To James Orr of Forestdyke from Candlemas 1837 till Candlemas 1838

“12”

 

 

 

To Marion Marshall widow of John Taylor aged 92 years

 

“10”

 

“ 20

To David Johnstone and Mary Glasgow both in this Parish

 

 

“2”6

“ 21

To Edward Johnstone Cleland

 

“1”10

 

“ 22

To Peter Thornton Wright Shotts

 

“6”8

 

 

To (blank) Stuart Shotts I Works

 

“1”10

 

“ 26

To Alexander Marshall and Janet Main both in this parish

 

 

“2”6

“ 27

Mary Walker Caldercruix aged 42 years

 

 

 

 

To Walter Paterson in the parish of Bothwell and Mary Gibb in this parish

 

 

“2”6

(totals)

 

121”16”9

20”9”7

3”5”0

           

Page 184

Samuel Meuros, Treasurer of the Poor Funds of the Parish of Bertram Shotts - at Infra          

 

1838

 

Dr. Monthly     Poor

Dr Incidental  Poor

Dr. Parochial Accounts

 

 

42”3”0

73”4”7

3”12”7 ½

Jany 2

Per order To James Morton for Cotton Cloth to Helen Tayor Shotts I Works

 

“7”1 ½

 

“ 5

By Catherine Wilson Fortisset in full of 1”10”

 

“5”

 

“ 6

By John Cameron Shotts Iron Works in full of 1”10

 

“5”

 

 

By Peter Muirs Widow Stane in full of 1”5”

 

“9”

 

 

By Ann Reids Children S I W in full of 15/

 

“2”6

 

 

By John Allenders Children in full of 1”16”

 

“6”

 

 

By William Mitchells do in full of 1”4”

 

“4”

 

 

By Thomas Ingles for Guiding in full of 2”10” Helen Taylor Shotts I Works

 

“10”

 

 

By David Russells Widow in full of 1”15”

 

“5”

 

“ 7

By Margaret Russell Sallyburgh in full of 1”16”

 

“6”

 

 

James Steels Guide in full of 1”4”

 

“4”

 

 

By Margaret Jarvie Hirst in full of 1”16”

 

“12”

 

 

By David Bell in full of 30/

 

“7”6

 

“ 8

By Peter Melvin in full of 40/

 

“15”

 

“ 9

By Archibald Barr in full of 10/

 

“1”6

 

“ 11

By Fifty Letters

 

 

“4”

“ 14

By Widow Summervile in full of 10/

 

“2”6

 

 

By Widow Scott in full of 20/

 

“2”6

 

 

By Widow Carr in full of 15/

 

“2”6

 

 

By Mathew Duff Guide in full of 24/

 

“4”

 

 

By Widow Ross in full of 15/

 

“2”6

 

 

By Widow Hugh Miller in full of 15/

 

“2”6

 

“ 15

By Ann Martin in full of 20/

 

1 “ “

 

 

By John Weir for James Browns Child in full of 50/ since Candlemas 1837

 

1”5”

 

“ 16

William Paterson in full of 36/

 

“6”

 

 

By David Shanks Daughter in full of 15/

 

“7”6

 

“ 22

By Widow Mark in full of 20/

 

“12”6

 

“ 19

By Robert Weir attending the meeting of the Examination of Candidates for the School

 

 

“1”

Feby 3

By Margt Nimmo per Peter Muir Carrier Blackburn in full of 26/

 

“10”

 

“ 6

By Robert Weir attending the Candlemas Meeting

 

 

“ “ 8

“ 11

By Janet Shaw per John Bevirege in full of 30/ allowed her at Lammas 1837

 

“15”

 

“ 12

By Widow Waterstone Glasgow per Robert Black Carrier

 

“5”

 

(totals)

 

42”3”0

20”13”8 ½

3”18”3

           

Page 185

Samuel Meuros, Treasurer of the Poor Funds of the Parish of Bertram Shotts, at Infra          

 

 

 

Dr. Poor Rates

Dr  Mortcloth  Money

Dr Proclamations 

1838

Brought forward

121”16”9

20”9”7

3”5”0

Jany 28

To Andrew Malcolm Miner Shotts I Works mortcloth free

 

 

 

“ 30

To John Meek of Fortisset Esqr from Lammas 1837 till Candlemas 1838

1”19”4

 

 

Feby 2

To Patrick Orr son of Thomas Orr Farmer Nethertown aged 12 months

 

“1”10

 

 

To James Wylie for 1/3 of Blairmuckhole

“6”9

 

 

“ 2

To James Forsyth in this parish and Janet Muir in the parish of Dalserf

 

 

“2”6

“ 6

To John Cameron Shotts I Works poor

 

 

 

“ 7

To George Kerr Senr Sallysburgh aged

 

“6”8

 

“ 9

To Jane Livingstone wife of Walter McLuckie Minor Lindsay aged 21 years

 

“6”8

 

 

To William Topping Shotts I Works

 

“3”

 

 

To Mary Moffat Gavan Daughter of Alexander Waddell Son of James Waddell Shoe Maker Plains free

 

 

 

“ 10

To Benjamin Wattson and Mary Cugens both in this parish

 

 

“2”6

“ 7

To John Waddell of Forestburn Mill in part Payment

“10”

 

 

“ 9

To John Roxburgh of Bothwell shields Esqr from Candlemas 1831 till Candlemas 1838

7”10”

 

 

“ 13

To Helen Russell Daughter of John Russell Smith Stane aged 5 months

 

“1”10

 

“ 15

To Mr Huldsworth Coltness from Lammas 1837 till Candlemas 1838

“13”11

 

 

March 2

To James Lindsay Ewen Esqr for Braefoot From Lammas 1834 till Candlemas 1838

1”14”9

 

 

“ 6

William Waddell of Easter Moffat Esqr From Candlemas 1837 till Candlemas 1838

4 “ “

 

 

“ 13

Robert Carrick Buchanan Esqr from Lammas 1837 till Candlemas 1838

6”11”

 

 

 

Cosmo Falconer Esqr from Candlemas 1837 till Candlemas 1838

3”9”10

 

 

 

John Mack of South haws Esqr from Lammas 1837 till Candlemas 1838

“16”6

 

 

(totals)

 

148”19”8

21”14”7

3”10”

           

Page 185

Samuel Meuros, Treasurer of the Poor Funds of the Parish of Bertram Shotts - at Infra          

 

1838

 

Dr. Monthly     Supplied Poor

Dr Incidental  Poor

Dr. Parochial Accts

Feby 12

By Andrew Baird Wright Shotts burn Repairing and painting the Windows of the School Master Dwelling house

 

 

“8”

 

Do for making a new Window

 

 

“5”6

 

Do for making a Coffin for Wm Sutherland

 

“12”

 

March 14

By Margt Jarvie Hirst

 

“6”

 

 

By Rachel Hughs Daughter

 

“10”

 

 

By Monthly Supplied Poor per record apart omitted to be inserted on that month viz the month of August 1837.

5”16”

 

 

 

Monthly Supplied Poor for the Months of November, December and January per record apart

18”18”

 

 

 

By Collecting Candlemas Stent 1837 and disbursing the same

 

 

3”3”

 

By ditto Lammas 1837

 

 

3”3”

 

“ Session Clerk till Candlemas 1838

 

 

1”1”

 

“ Heritors Do till Candlemas 1838

 

 

1”1”

 

“ Stationary allowed do

 

 

“5”

(totals)

 

66”17”0

85”7”8 ½

13”4”9 1/2

           

Page 186

William Paterson Treasurer of the Poors Funds of the Parish of Bertram Shotts, at Infra          

 

1838

 

Dr. Poor Rates

Dr  Mortcloth 

Dr Proclamations 

Feby 6

To John Cameron Shotts Iron Works poor

 

“ “ “

 

“ 7

“ George Kerr Servt Sallysburgh

 

“6”8

 

“ 9

“ Jane Livingstone Wife of Walter MacLuckie, Miner, Airdrie, aged 21 years

 

“6”8

 

“ “

“ William Topping Shotts Iron Works

 

“3”

 

“ “

“ Mary Moffat Govan, Daughter of Alexander Govan Esqr of Greenhill

 

“5”

 

“ “

“ Alexander Waddell, Son of James Waddell, Shoemaker, Plains poor

 

“ “ “

 

“ 10

“ Benjamin Watson and Mary Cugens both in this Parish

 

 

“2”6

“ 13

“ Helen Russell, Daughter of John Russell, Smith, Stane, aged 7 months

 

“1”10

 

“   15

“ The Right Honorable Dowager lady Torphichen for Candlemas 1838 till Lammas 1838 – 6 months

7”4”

 

 

“ 20

“ James Russell, Byers, Bothwell Parish 8 days old

 

“1”10

 

“ 21

“ Robert Brownlee, Old Monkland, aged 38 years

 

“6”10

 

“ 24

“ Janet Weir, Chapelhall aged 40 years

 

“6”10

 

“ “:

“ Robert Kay in this Parish and Isabella Donaldson in the Parish of Linlithgow

 

 

“2”6

“ 27

“ Janet Rennie, wife of John Hamilton Millwright, Shotts Iron Works, aged 40

 

“6”8

 

“ 28

“ Joseph Miller, Weaver’s Agent, Airdrie aged 58 years

 

“6”8

 

March 1

“ Isabella, Daughter of James Walker, Smith, Newhouse, 2 years and 10 months old

 

“1”10

 

“ 2

Thomas, Son of Robert Smith, Collier, Shotts Iron Works, aged 2 weeks, died of inflamation

 

“1”10

 

“ “

His Grace the Duke of Hamilton and Brandon for Candlemas 1838 till Lammas 1838 – 6 months

7”16”1 ½

 

 

“ 3

William Weir Esqr of Shottsburn for Candlemas till Lammas 1838 – 6 months

“2”8

 

 

(totals)

 

15”2”9 ½

2”15”8

“5”

           

Page 186

William Paterson, Treasurer of the Poor Funds of the Parish of Bertram Shotts - at Infra          

 

1838

 

Dr. Monthly     Supplied Poor

Dr Incidental  Poor

Dr. Parochial Accounts

Feby 13

By monthly supplied poor per Record apart

6”6”

 

 

“ 13

By Widow David Russell’s Weans Shotts Iron W

 

“5”

 

“ “

“ Margaret Russell, Sallysburgh

 

“6”

 

“ “

“ Catharine Wilson, Fortissat

 

“5”

 

“ “

“ Thomas Inglis for guiding H Taylor

 

“8”

 

“ “

“ Matthew Duff’s Guide

 

“4”

 

“ “

“ William Mitchell’s Children Shotts Iron Works

 

“4”

 

“ “

“ James Cuthbertson Sallysburgh

 

“4”

 

“ “

“ Peter Muir’s Weans, Shotts Iron Works

 

“4”

 

“ “

“ John Allander’s Children

 

“6”

 

“ “

“ Robert Weir and Wife Shotts

 

“5”

 

“ “

“ James Steel’s Guide, Sheddan Mains

 

“4”

 

“ 18

“ Widow Sommerville’s Weans, Omoa

 

“2”6

 

“ “

“ Widow Scott’s Weans Omoa

 

“2”6

 

“ “

“ Widow Peter Kerr Omoa

 

“4”

 

“ “

“ Widow Ross ak Janet Gibson Omoa

 

“3”

 

“ “

“ Widow Hugh Miller Newarthill

 

“2”6

 

“ 19

“ Thomas Marshall Murdustown

 

“6”6

 

“ 26

“ Robert Weir and Wife, Shotts

 

“5”

 

 

“ Widow Montgomery’s Children, Alloa, in full

 

1 “ “

 

“ 13

“ Ann Reid’s Children, Shotts Iron Works

 

“2”6

 

March 2

“ Robert Weir and Wife Shotts

 

“5”

 

“ 3

“ Margaret Nimmo, Blackburn

 

“10”

 

“ 4

“ Widow MacQueen, Cambusnethan

 

“7”6

 

“ “

“ Margaret Davidson, Widow Inglis Murdostown

 

“8”

 

“ “

“ Margt Jarvie South Hirst

 

“13”

 

“ “

“ Widow Hill’s Children, for School Wages

 

“18”

 

“ 6

“ Widow Sommerville’s Children, Shotts Works

 

“2”6

 

“ “

“ Widow Scotts Children Omoa

 

“2”6

 

“ “

“ Widow David Russell’s Children, Shotts Works

 

“5”

 

“ “

“ Margaret Russell Junr Sallysburgh

 

“6”

 

“ “

“ Thomas Inglis for guiding A Taylor

 

“8”

 

“ “

“ Matthew Duff’s Guide, Omoa

 

“4”

 

“ “

“ James Steel’s do Sheddan Main

 

“4”

 

“ “

“ William Mitchell’s Children Shotts Works

 

“4”

 

“ “

“ Widow Ross ak Janet Gibson

 

“3”

 

“ “

“ Widow Hugh Miller Newarthill

 

“2”6

 

“ “

William Paterson Cottonhill

 

“12”

 

(totals)

 

6”6”

10”18”6

 

           

Page 187

William Paterson Treasurer of the Poors Funds of the Parish of Bertram Shotts, at Infra          

 

1838

 

Dr. Poor Rates &c

Dr  Mortcloth  Money

Dr Proclamations 

 

Brought forward

15”2”9 ½

2”15”8

“5”

March 3

To Robert Carrick Buchanan Esqr of Drumpellier for Candlemas till Lammas 1838 – 6 months

6”11”

 

 

March 3

“ Cosmo Falconer Esqr for Candlemas till Lammas 1838 – 6 months

1”14”11

 

 

“ 6

“ Robert, Son of John Cuthbertson formerly of Shotts Iron Works, aged 28 years

 

“6”8

 

“ 8

“ Janet Elder, widow of John Steele Esqr at Stane aged 55 years

 

“13”

 

“ 18

“ Thomas Angus and Christian Allan both in this Parish

 

 

“2”6

“ 27

“ Margaret Watson Newarthill wife of Alexander Brown, aged 29 years

 

“6”8

 

“ 27

“ John, Son of Wm Torrance Engineer Chapelhall, aged 5 months intered on 21st

 

“1”10

 

“ 28

“ Widow Gilligan, Shotts Iron Works aged (blank) years poor 

 

“ “ “

 

“ “

“ Walter Gibb, Collier Newarthill

 

“6”8

 

“ “

“ Andrew Baxter, Farmer, Bracoknoll a still born child

 

“ “ “

 

“ “

“ William Son of James Russell of Chapelhall aged 18 months 

 

“1”10

 

April 6

“ Janet, daughter of Edward Danks Newarthill aged 4 years

 

“3”

 

April 6

“ Andrew Nisbet and Margaret Adam both in this Parish

 

 

“2”6

April 7

“ Janet Marshall of Murdostown Poor

 

“ “ “

 

“ “

“ Andrew Baxter, Farmer, Bracoknoll his child

 

“3”

 

“ 8

“ Robert Louden of this Parish and Christian Waddell of the Parish of Cambusnethan

 

 

“2”6

“ “

“ Alexander Donaldson, Labourer, Chapelhall

 

“1”10

 

“ 13

“ William Forrest Esqr of Treesbank for 1/3 of Blairmockhole

“6”9

 

 

(totals)

 

23”15”5 ½

5”1”2

“12”6

           

Page 187

William Paterson, Treasurer of the Poor Funds of the Parish of Bertram Shotts - at Infra          

 

 

 

Cr. Monthly     Supplied Poor

Cr Incidental  Poor

Cr. Parochial Accounts

 

Brought forward

6”6”

16”18”6

 

March 6

By Widow Peter Kerr, Omoa

 

“4”

 

“ Ann Reid’s Children Shotts Iron Works

 

“2”6

 

“ Peter Melvin & Wife Hawkwoodburn

 

1 “ “

 

“ Peter Muir’s Children, Shotts Works

 

“4”

 

“ James Cuthbertson Sallysburgh

 

“4”

 

“ John Allendar’s Children

 

“6”

 

“ 7

“ Janet Shaw, Bankhead

 

“12”

 

“ 8

“ Catharine Wilson, Fortissat

 

“5”

 

“ Robert Weir and Wife

 

“10”2 ½

 

“ Robert Weir and Wife, in full

 

“4”9 ½

 

“ 12

“ Jean Neil Bogfoot

 

”6”

 

“ 13

“ Jean Neil Bogfoot, per Mr Colvin

 

“5”6

 

“ Mary Marshall, Murdostown by William Marshall, per receipt in full

 

1”13”6

 

“ Parish Officer ringing the Bell and attending the Meeting of Feby 6th

 

 

“1”

“ 15

“ parish Officer ringing the Bell and waiting the orders of the Heritors at the Meeting held on this day

 

 

“1”

 

“ Advertising Meeting of Heritors of 2d March, paid for Circulars as per account

 

 

“3”

“ 16

“ the Revd Walter L Colvin for Sundries as per account

 

 

4”9”3

“ 21

“ Paid John Denholm being a sum allowed him by the Heritors for putting on Fires and other trouble connected with the Manse during the Vacancy of a Minister per Minute 16th Feby

 

 

1 “ “

“ 22

“ Paid Parish Officer waiting the orders of the Heritors at Meeting held this day

 

 

“1”

“ 30

“ Widow Mark

 

“6”6

 

“ 31

“ Janet Shaw Fortissat hillhead

 

“15”

 

“ Monthly Supplied as per record apart

6”6”

 

 

April 3

“ Widow Sommerville’s Children Omoa

 

“2”6

 

“ Widow Scott’s Children Omoa

 

 

 

(totals)

 

12”12”

18”10”0

5”15”3

           

Page 188

William Paterson Treasurer of the Poors Funds of the Parish of Bertram Shotts, at Infra          

 

1838

 

Dr. Poor Rates &c

Dr  Mortcloth  Money

Dr Proclamation Money 

April 13

To William Forrest Esqr of Treesbank for part of South Hirst

“2”5

 

 

“ Mrs Higgins for backomoss

“5”

 

 

“ Mr David Shaw Farmer North Hirst for 2/3 of North Hirst

“5”5

 

 

“ Mr James Smith for Blairmockhill

“10”

 

 

“ 15

“ John Wark & Janet Baillie both in this Parish

 

 

“2”6

“ 15

“ Robert Cranston & Agnes Doherty both in this Parish

 

 

“2”6

“ 16

“ Jean Wilson daughter of (blank) Wilson Labourer, Standknoll, aged 14 months

 

“1”10

 

“ 20

“ Archd Dons Son of William Dons Labourer Coatbridge aged 17 months

 

“1”10

 

“ “

“ Alexander Ross, Smith, Newarthill aged 46 years

 

“6”8

 

“ 25

“ Robert Walker of Hillhouseridge Esqr

1”2”8 ½

 

 

“ Lieut Col Marshall for the Lands of Wester Calderhead, per Mr Jas Morton

1”3”8 ½

 

 

“ 27

“ John, Son of Robert Patrick, Labourer Clackson, aged 6 weeks

 

“1”10

 

May 1

“ William Lithgow, Airdrie aged 67 years

 

“10”

 

“ 4

“ the Right Honorable Lord Douglas

4”2”3

 

 

“ 6

“ John Adams & Mary Miller Muir both in this Parish

 

 

“2”6

“ 7

“ A child belonging to Robert Ure, Moulder Shotts Iron Works, aged 5 weeks

 

“1”10

 

“ 11

“ Angus, Son of James McArthur Collier Chapelhall, aged 20 months

 

“1”10

 

“ 13

“ John Bryce, Labourer, Cambusnethan Kirk, aged 82 years

 

“6”8

 

“ 16

“ James Belsher & Janet Storrie both in this Parish

 

 

“2”6

“ 20

“ William Hill, of the Parish of New Monkland & Margaret Jack of this Parish

 

 

“2”6

“ “

“ Thomas Holt & Mary Louden both in this Parish

 

 

“2”6

(totals)

 

31”6”1 ½

6”12”8

1”7”6

           

Page 188

William Paterson, Treasurer of the Poor Funds of the Parish of Bertram Shotts - at Infra          

 

 

 

Cr. Monthly     Supplied Poor

Cr Incidental  Poor

Cr. Parochial Accounts

 

Brot forward

12”12”

18”10”

5”15”3

April 3

By Widow David Russell’s Children, Shotts Iron Works

 

“5”

 

 

“ Margaret Young, Omoa, per Mr John Chalmers in full

 

1 “ “

 

“ 3

“ Margaret Russell Junr Sallysburgh

 

“6”

 

“ Thomas Inglis for guiding Helen Taylor

 

“8”

 

“ Mathew Duff’s Guide

 

“4”

 

“ James Steel’s do Sheddan Mains

 

“4”

 

“ Wm Mitchell’s Children Shotts Iron Works

 

“4”

 

“ Widow Ross al Janet Gibson

 

“3”

 

“ Widow Hugh Miller Newarthill

 

“2”6

 

“ Widow Peter Kerr Omoa

 

“4”

 

“ William Paterson Cottonhill

 

“6”

 

“ Ann Reid’s Children Shotts Iron Works

 

“2”6

 

“ Peter Muir’s do do

 

“4”

 

“ James Cuthbertson Sallysburgh

 

“4”

 

“ John Allendar’s Children

 

“6”

 

“4

“ Janet Shaw Roadhead

 

“6”

 

“ 7

“ Catharine Wilson, Fortissat

 

“5”

 

“ 22

“ Mary Miller, Cambusnethan

 

“7”6

 

“ 27

“ Widow Mark

 

“6”6

 

“ 31

“ Monthly supplied per record apart

6”6”

 

 

May 1

“ Widow Sommerville’s children Omoa

 

“2”6

 

“ Widow Scott’s do do

 

“2”6

 

“ Widow David Russell’s Children

 

“5”

 

“ Janet Shaw Roadhead

 

“6”

 

“ Margt Russell Junr Sallysburgh

 

“6”

 

“ Catharine Wilson, Fortissat

 

“5”

 

“ Thomas Inglis for guiding H Taylor

 

“8”

 

“ Mathew Duffs guide Omoa

 

“4”

 

“ James Steel’s do Sheddan Mains 

 

“4”

 

“ Wm Mitchell’s Children, Shotts Works

 

“4”

 

“ Widow Ross al Janet Gibson

 

“3”

 

“ Widow Hugh Miller, Newarthill

 

“2”6

 

“ William Paterson, Cottonhill

 

“6”

 

“ Widow Peter Kerr

 

“4”

 

“ Ann Reids Children, Shotts Iron Works

 

“2”6

 

(totals)

 

18”18”

27”3”0

5”15”3

           

Page 189

William Paterson, Treasurer of the Poors Funds of the Parish of Bertram Shotts, at Infra          

 

1838

 

Dr. Poor Rates &c

Dr  Mortcloth  Money

Dr Proclamation Money 

 

 

31”6”11 ½

6”12”8

1”7”6

May 23

To George M Nisbet of Cairnhill Esqr

1”14”9 ½

 

 

“ 24

“ Christian Crawford wife of Henry Bryce Sawer, Shotts Iron Works, aged 39 years

 

“6”8

 

“ 25

“ Janet Bow, wife of John Wallace, Moulder Omoa Iron Works aged 67 years

 

“6”8

 

“ 26

“ Jean, daughter of James Russell, Carfin Byres, aged 6 years

 

“5”

 

“ 27

“ Robert Coats in this Parish & Christian Hepburn in the Parish of Cambusnethan

 

 

“2”6

“ “

“ Thomas Paterson of this Parish & Margt Meikle in Bothwell Parish

 

 

“2”6

“ “

“ Robert Condie in this Parish of New Monkland & Christian Buchanan in this Parish

 

 

“2”6

“ “

“ William Marshall & Helen Craig both in this Parish

 

 

“2”6

“ “

“ John Marshall of this Parish & Jean Smellie, of the Parish of Cambusnethan

 

 

“2”6

“ “

“ William Gibb of this parish & Janet Paterson of the Parish of Bothwell

 

 

“2”6

“ 28

“ Sir Thomas Inglis Cochrane of Murdostown

8”7”9

 

 

“ 28

“ Henry Wilson Esqr of Bowhousebog

2”0”3

 

 

“ 30

“ John Meek Esqr of Fortissat

1”19”4

 

 

June 3

“ James Paterson Esqr Gartness, of this Parish & Eleanor Livingstone, Parkhall Parish of Muiravonside

 

 

“2”6

“ “

“ Charles Cooper & Mary Inglis both in this Parish

 

 

“2”6

“ 3

“ Andrew Miller & Margaret Carrick both in this Parish

 

 

“2”6

“ 5

“ William Liddell, Son of David Liddell Holytown aged 18 months

 

“1”10

 

“ 10

“ William Jack & Jean Hendrie both in this Parish

 

 

“2”6

(totals)

 

45”9”1

7”12”10

2”12”6

           

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Cr. Monthly     Supplied Poor

Cr Incidental  Poor

Cr. Parochial Accounts

 

Brot forward

18”18”

27”3”0

5”15”3

May 1

By Peter Muir’s Children, Shotts Works

 

“4”

 

“ “

“ James Cuthbertson, Sallysburgh

 

“4”

 

“ “

“ John Allendar’s Children

 

“6”

 

“ 13

“ Margt Nimmo, Blackburn

 

“10”

 

“ 14

“ Margt Davidson, Murdostown

 

“16”

 

“ 15

“ David Shank’s Children, Shotts

 

“10”

 

“ 29

“ Bellman’s Salary from 1st Decr 1837 till 1st June 1838

 

 

1 “ “

“ 31

“ Monthly Supplied Poor record apart

6”6”

 

 

June 5

“ Widow Scotts do

 

“2”6

 

“ “

“ widow David Russell’s do

 

“5”

 

“ “

“ Janet Shaw, Roadhead

 

“6”

 

“ “

“ Margt Russell, Sallysburgh

 

“6”

 

“ “

“ Catharine Wilson, Fortissat

 

“5”

 

“ “

“ Thomas Inglis for guiding H Taylor

 

“8”

 

“ “

“ Math Duff’s guide Omoa

 

“4”

 

“ “

“ James Steel’s do Sheddan

 

“4”

 

“ “

“ Wm Mitchells do Shotts Works

 

“4”

 

“ “

“ Widow Ross al Janet Gibson

 

“3”

 

“ “

“ Widow Hugh Miller, Newarthill

 

“2”6

 

“ “

“ William Paterson, Cottonhill

 

“6”

 

“ “

“ Widow Peter Kerr

 

“4”

 

“ “

“ Ann Reids children

 

“2”6

 

“ “

“ Peter Melvin in full

 

1 “ “

 

“ “

“ Peter Muirs Children

 

“4”

 

“ “

“ James Cuthbertson’s Sallysburgh

 

“4”

 

“ “

“ John Allendars children

 

“6”

 

“ 6

“ Alison Anderson in full

 

1 “ “

 

“ 16

“ Mary Marshall, Dewshills road

 

“5”

 

“ “

“ David Bell, Blairmockhole

 

1 “ “

 

“ 27

“ Widow Mark

 

“7”

 

“ “

“ Margt Nimmo, Blackburn

 

“6”

 

“ “

“ John Weir, for James Brown’s child

 

1 “ “

 

“ “

“ Janet Shaw, Fortissat, Hillhead

 

“15”

 

“ “

“ Jean Neil, Bogfoot

 

“8”6

 

(totals)

 

25”4”

39”11”0

6”15”3

           

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1838

 

Dr. Poor Rates &c

Dr  Mortcloth  Money

Dr Proclamation Money 

 

Brot forward

45”9”1

7”12”10

2”12”

June 23

To Robert Auld, Labourer, Blackhall Colliery aged 54 years

 

“10”

 

“ 17

“ George Davidson in the Parish of Campsie & Janet Chalmers in this Parish

 

 

“2”6

“ 24

“ George Young & Margt Hamilton both in this Parish

 

 

“2”6

“ 28

“ Elisabeth Inglis Wife of John Currie Labourer, loan of Burnhead, 87 years

 

“6”8

 

“ “

“ John Waddell of Forrestburnmill

“1”

 

 

July 1

“ John Cheyn & Violet Nisbet both in this Parish

 

 

“2”6

“ “

“  William Smith of the West Parish Airdrie & Martha Bell Meuros of this Parish

 

 

“2”6

“ 4

“ John Hotstone Labourer Chappellhall aged 64

 

“6”8

 

“ 8

“ Alexander Calder of this Parish & Christian Arnot Meuros of the West Parish Airdrie

 

 

“2”6

“ 15

“ James Hill Esqr Merchant, Airdrie aged 76, died of Inflamation

 

“13”

 

“ 18

“ Christian Wildersporn daughter of James Wildersporn, Farmer, Peatpots 5 years

 

“5”

 

“ 21

“ Robert Steel, Shining Hills, a Son named John dies aged 25 of Dropsy poor

 

“ “ “

 

“ 22

“ Robert, son of James Livingstone Shotts Iron Works aged 12 years

 

“5”

 

“ 26

“ Andw Cleland, farmer, Sunnyside aged 58 died 22d July of  Consumption

 

“6”8

 

Augt 4

“ John Marshall of Burnhouse Esqr

“13”9

 

 

 

Ralph Trotter, Collier, Newarthill a still born child

 

“ “ “

 

(totals)

 

46”3”10

10”5”10

3”3”

           

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Cr. Monthly     Supplied Poor

Cr Incidental  Poor

Cr. Parochial Accounts

 

Brot forward

25”4”

39”11”

6”15”3

“ 30

By monthly supplied poor per record apart

6”6”

 

 

July 3

“ Widow Scott’s children, Omoa

 

“2”6

 

“ “

“ Widow David Russell’s children

 

“5”

 

“ “

“ Janet Shaw, Roadhead

 

“5”

 

“ “

“ Margt Russell Junr Sallysburgh

 

“6”

 

“ “

“ Catharine Wilson Russell, Fortissat

 

“5”

 

“ “

“ Thomas Inglis for guiding H Taylor

 

“10”

 

“ “

“ Math Duffs guide, Omoa

 

“4”

 

“ “

“ James Steel’s do

 

“4”

 

“ “

“ Wm Mitchell’s Shotts Iron Works

 

“4”

 

“ “

“ Widow Ross al Janet Gibson

 

“3”

 

‘ “

“ Widow Hugh Miller, Newarthill

 

“2”6

 

“ “

“ William Paterson, Cottonhill

 

“6”

 

“ “

“ Widow Waterstone, Glasgow

 

“10”

 

“ “

“ Widow Peter Kerr

 

“4”

 

“ “

“ Ann Reid’s Children

 

“2”6

 

“ “

“ Peter Muir’s children

 

“5”

 

“ “

“ John Allandar’s children

 

“6”

 

“ “

“ Widow Blackwood, Sallysburgh

 

“7”6

 

“ 4

“  David Bell, Blairmuckhole

 

“15”

 

“ 12

“ Archd Barr, Threapridge

 

“10”

 

“ 26

“ Margt Jarvie, Hirst

 

1”7”

 

“ “

“ Ann Martin, Hirstlonfoot

 

1 “ “

 

“ 31

“ Monthly supplied per record apart

6”6”

 

 

Augt 1

“ John Young’s children

 

“10”

 

“ 7

“ Widow Mark, per Mrs Mark her Daughter in Law

 

“8”

 

“ “

“ Archd Barr, Threapridge

 

“2”6

 

“ 8

“ Widow Sommervilles children, Omoa

 

‘2”6

 

“ “

“ Widow Scott’s do do

 

“2”6

 

“ “

“ Widow Dav Russell’s do Shotts Works

 

“5”

 

“ “

“ Janet Shaw al Widow Hamilton

 

“6”

 

“ “

“ Margt Russell Junr Sallysburgh

 

“6”

 

“ “

“ Catharine Wilson, Fortissat

 

“5”

 

“ “

“ Thomas Inglis for guiding Helen Taylor

 

“8”

 

“ “

“ Math Duff’s guide Omoa

 

“4”

 

(totals)

 

38”16”

50”14”6

6”15”3

           

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1838

 

Dr. Poors Rates

Dr  Mortcloth  Money

Dr Proclamation Money 

 

Brot forward

46”3”10

10”5”10

3”5”

Augt 4

To James Marshall of Goodockhill Esqr

“13”6

 

 

Augt 4

“ John Orr, Forrest burn

“12”

 

 

“ James Paterson of Knollnoble

“8”6

 

 

Augt 4

“ James Orr, Forrest dyke

“6”

 

 

“ Alexr Waddell of Dewshills

“4”3

 

 

“ James Orr of Budds

“3”

 

 

“ William Orr of Bridgehill

“3”

 

 

Augt 4

“ Margt Daughter of Alexr Brodie aged 9 years died of Scarlet fever, poor 

 

“ “ “

 

August 12

“ David, Son of John Dunlop, Collier Newarthill aged 9 months, buried July 2

 

“1”10

 

“ James Postan Labourer, Shotts Iron Works aged about 40 years, buried by the board of health there (poor)

 

“ “ “

 

“ Buried on 6th May a child belonging to Alexander Ritchie, Collier, Newarthill

 

“1”10

 

“ Proclaimed on 3d day of June David Bryce, and Margaret Reid, both in this Parish

 

 

“2”6

“ 13

“ John Hamilton, Shotts Iron Works and Ann Stewart of the parish of Cambusnethan

 

 

“2”6

“ 14

“ John Taylor, Mason, Cambusnethan, dies of Consumption, aged 23 years

 

“6”8

 

 

“ William Gibb, Shotts Iron Works, and Janet Paterson in the Parish of Bothwell

 

 

“2”6

August 15

“ George Wardlaw, of the Parish of Whitburn and Agnes Torrance of this Parish

 

 

“2”6

“ 15

“ James Inglis and Agnes Blackwood both in this Parish

 

 

“2”6

“ 17

“ The Right Honble Dowager Lady Torphichen 

5”19”4 ½

 

 

“ 23

“ His Grace the Duke of Hamilton

6”9”9 ½

 

 

“ Henry Houldsworth Esqr of Coltness

1”5”6 ½

 

 

“ 24

“ James Russell, of Longacre Candlemas

“13”

 

 

“ 25

“ Elisabeth, daughter of James Downs, Labourer, Pottery, Old Monkland, 10 months

 

“1”10

 

(totals)

 

63”1”9 ½

10”18”

3”17”6

           

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Cr. Monthly     Supplied Poor

Cr Incidental  Poor

Cr. Parochial Accounts

 

Brought forward

37”16”

50”14”6

6”5”13

August 8

By James Steel’s guide, Sheddan Mains

 

“4”

 

“ Wm Mitchell’s Children, Shotts Iron Works

 

“3”

 

“ Widow Ross al Janet Gibson, Omoa

 

“3”

 

“ Widow Hugh Miller Newarthill

 

“3”

 

“ Margt Davidson, Widow Inglis

 

1 “ “

 

“ William Paterson, Cottonhill

 

“6”

 

“ Widow Peter Kerr, Omoa

 

“4”

 

“ Ann Reid’s Children, Shotts Iron Works

 

“2”6

 

“ Peter Melvin & Wife

 

1 “ “

 

“ Peter Muir’s Children, Shotts Iron Works

 

“2”6

 

“ James Cuthbertson, Sallysburgh

 

“4”

 

“ John Allander’s Children

 

“3”

 

“ Widow Hill’s Children for School Wages

 

“12”3

 

“ John Craig, Longbyers

 

“5”

 

“ 9

“ Ann Martin, Hirstlonfoot, per Mr Hill

 

1 “ “

 

“ 12

“ Mary Miller, Widow McQueen

 

“7”6

 

“ Margt Jarvie, South Hirst

 

“6”6

 

“ 15

“ John Craig, Longbyers

 

“10”

 

“ 27

“ Widow Montgomery’s Children, Alloa

 

1 “ “

 

“ Allison Anderson, Edinburgh

 

1 “ “

 

“ John Craig, Longbyers

 

“10”

 

“ paid Parish Officer waiting the orders of Heritors and ringing the Bell, for the Meeting held here on the 7th Curt

 

 

“1”

“ 31

“ Monthly Supplied Per record Apart

6”7”

 

 

Sepr 2

“ John Nimmo & Wife Blackridge (lined out)

 

“ “ “

 

“ 1

“ Janet Shaw, Chapelhall

 

“15”

 

“ 2

“ Margaret Nimmo, Blackburn

 

“13”

 

“ Margt Jarvie, South Hirst

 

“6”6

 

“ 4

“ Widow Somerville’s Children, Omoa

 

“2”6

 

“ “

“ Widow Scott’s Children, Omoa

 

“2”6

 

“ Janet Shaw al: Widow Hamilton

 

“6”

 

“ Margt Russell Junr Sallysburgh

 

“6”

 

“ Catharine Wilson, Fortissat

 

“5”

 

“ Thomas Inglis, for guiding H Taylor

 

“8”

 

“ Math Duff’s guide Omoa

 

“4”

 

“ James Steel’s guide Sheddan mains

 

“4”

 

(totals)

 

44”3”

62”13”3

6”16”3

           

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1838

 

Dr. Poors Rates

Dr  Mortcloth  Money

Dr Proclamation Money 

 

Brought forward

63”1”9 ½

10”18”

3”17”6

August 26

To John Smith, Grinder, Chapelhall, aged 22, killed

 

“6”8

 

“ 27

“ Dr William Clark of Wester Moffat

2”8”7

 

 

“ Margaret Paterson, daughter of James Paterson, Farmer, Amos Knowes, aged 25, died of Scarlet Fever, poor

 

“ “ “

 

Septr 3

“ John Thomson, and Mary Wilson, both residing in this Parish

 

 

“2”6

“ James Henderson in the Parish of Cambusnethan and Christina Russell in this Parish

 

 

“2”6

“ Robert C Buchanan Esqr of Drumpeller

5”8”3 ¼

 

 

“ James L Ewing Esqr Manufacturer Glasgow, for Braefoot, Candlemas & Lammas

“9”10

 

 

“ 4

“ Alexr Govan Esqr of Greenhill

1”18”

 

 

“ 15

“ Mr David Black, New Miln

“8”3

 

 

“ 16

“ James, Son of James Alexander Moulder Shotts Iron Works, aged 3 years 5 months

 

“1”10

 

“ Andrew Beveridge of this Parish and Margaret Hepburn of the Parish of Whitburn

 

 

“2”6

“,

“ John Carsewell and Barthea Baillie both in this Parish

 

 

“2”6

“ 27

“ Mr William Higgins, Backomoss

“4”2

 

 

“ 28

“ Janet Smart Johnstone, daughter of George Johnstone, Farm Servant, with Mr Robertson of Lauehope, died of Measels, 2 ½ years

 

“2”

 

October 6

“ Mary, daughter of Archibald Lammont Labourer, Chapelhall, died of Growth on the Liver, aged 3 months

 

‘1”10

 

“ 11

“ James, Son of James McEwan, Collier Newarthill, died of Scarlet Fever, aged 14 months

 

“1”10

 

“ 12

“ George Son of James Muir Collier, Shotts Iron Works, aged nine Months

 

“1”10

 

“ 13

“ Ann, Daughter of Andw Fotheringham Shotts Iron Works, died of Scarlet Fever 5 years old

 

“1”10

 

           

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Cr. Monthly     Supplied Poor

Cr Incidental  Poor

Cr. Parochial Accounts

 

Brot forward

44”3”

63”13”3

6”16”3

Sepr 4

Widow Ross, al: Janet Gibson, Omoa 

 

“3”

 

Widow H Miller, Newarthill

 

“3”

 

By William Paterson, Cottonhill

 

“6”

 

“ Widow Peter Kerr, Omoa

 

“4”

 

“ James Cuthbertson, Sallysburgh

 

“4”

 

“ John Allander’s Children

 

“3”

 

“ Jean Neil, Sallysburgh

 

“10”

 

“ 4

“ Widow MacKinnon 

 

“2”6

 

“ 6

“ Widow D Russell’s children

 

“5”

 

“ William Mitchell’s children

 

“3”

 

“ Ann Reid’s children Shotts Iron Works

 

“2”6

 

“ Peter Muir’s do do

 

“2”6

 

“ 9

“ David Bell, Blairmockhole

 

“10”

 

“ 10

“ John Weir, for James Brown’s child

 

1 “ “

 

“ 12

“ Mary Miller, Widow McQueen

 

“7”6

 

“ 15

“ Widow Young, (per Mr John Chalmers)

 

1 “ “

 

“ 30

“ Margt Jarvie, South Hirst

 

“6”6

 

“ Monthly Supplied Poor, (per record apart)

6”7”

 

 

Octr 1

“ Janet Shaw, Roadhead

 

“6”

 

“ 2

“ Widow Scott’s children, Omoa

 

“2”6

 

“ Widow D Russells Children

 

“5”

 

“ Margaret Russell Junr Sallysburgh

 

“6”

 

“ Catharine Wilson, Fortissat

 

“5”

 

“ Thomas Inglis for guiding H Taylor

 

“8”

 

“ Math Duff’s guide, Omoa

 

“4”

 

“ James Steel’s guide Sheddan Mains

 

“4”

 

“ William Mitchell’s children

 

“3”

 

“ Widow Ross al: Janet Gibson

 

“3”

 

“ Widow H Miller, Newarthill

 

“3”

 

“ 2

“ William Paterson, Cottonhill

 

“6”

 

“ Widow Peter Kerr, Omoa

 

“4”

 

“ Ann Reid’s children

 

“2”6

 

“ Peter Muir’s children, Shotts Works

 

“2”6

 

“ James Cuthbertson, Sallysburgh

 

“4”

 

“ John Allendar’s Children

 

“3”

 

“ Widow McKinnon, Omoa

 

“2”6

 

“ 3

“ Widow Mark

 

“8”

 

(totals)

 

50”10”8

73”7”9

6”16”3

           

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1838

 

Dr. Poor Rates

Dr  Mortcloth  Money

Dr Proclamation Money 

 

Brot forward

73”18”11

11”15”10

4”7”6

October 16

To John, Son of Joseph Muir, Coalhewer Chapelhall, died of Scarlet Fever, aged 2 years

 

“1”10

 

“ 17

“ William, Son of Hugh Smith, Grocer Newarthill, died of Scarlet Fever, aged 7 years

 

“1”10

 

“ 21

“ Alexr Gillies, Collier, Newarthill, child 3 years old named (blank) poor

 

“ “ “

 

“ John, Son of Alexr Brown, Collier, Newarthill, died of Scarlet Fever, aged 2 years

 

“1”10

 

“ 26

“ Isabella Hill, Wife of John Hodge Farm Servant, Arnbuckle, New Monkland aged 32 years

 

“6”8

 

“ 31

“ Mary, Daughter of Robert Wark, Smith, Clarkstone, aged nine months

 

“1”10

 

Novr 2

“ James Walker Esqr Manufacturer Glasgow 2/5 ½

“2”5 ½

 

 

“ Mr James Paterson, Gartness Forge 6/7

“6”7

 

 

“ The Right Honble Lord Douglas

3”8”6 ½

 

 

“ Geo M Nisbet, for Gartness

1”9”1

 

 

“ Francis, son of Andw Fotheringham Shotts Iron Works, aged 10 months

 

“1”10

 

“ 3

“ William Paterson, Cottonhill, aged 88 years (one of the Parish Paupers)

 

“ “ “

 

“ “

“ Janet, Daughter of Robert Wark, Smith, Clarkstone, aged (blank)

 

“1”10

 

“ Mary Wallace, Grandchild of John Thomson, Collier, Newarthill, died of Scarlet Fever, aged 2 years 

 

“1”10

 

“ Thomas, Son of Robert Law, Labourer, Hawkwood burn, died of Inflamation, aged 10 months, interred on 27th October 

 

“1”10

 

“ 4

“ Mary Gillies, Spouse of John Whitlaw Hillman, Mountvernon Colliery, died of Nervous Fever, aged 32 years

 

“6”8

 

“ 6

“ Robert Walker Esqr, Hillhouseridge

“18”11 ½

 

 

“ William Clark and Ann Marshall both residing in this Parish, proclaimed for 1st time on 28th October

 

 

“2”6

“ 4

“ Alexr Marshall of this Parish and Jean Jardine residing in the Parish of Torphichen

 

 

“2”6

(totals)

 

80”4”6 ½

13”3”10

4”12”6

           

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Cr. Monthly     Supplied Poor

Cr Incidental  Poor

Cr. Parochial Accounts

October 11

By Archd Barr, Threapridge

 

“7”6

 

“ Peter Melvin & Wife, Dools burn

 

1 “ “

 

“ Paid William Scott, Wright, Cleland, for making a Coffin for Matthew Duff, a Pauper on the Parish

 

 

“12”

“ Robert Weir, Grave Digger, for digging a Grave for said Mathew Duff

 

 

“2”

“ 31

“ Monthly supplied Poor (Per Record apart)

6”7”

 

 

Novr 3

“ Widow Blackwood, Sallysburgh

 

“10”

 

“ 6

“ Widow Scott’s children

 

“2”6

 

“ Widow D Russell’s do

 

“5”

 

“ Janet Shaw Roadhead

 

“6”

 

“ Margt Russell Junr Sallysburgh

 

“6”

 

“ Thomas Inglis for Guiding H Taylor

 

“8”

 

“ James Steel’s Guide, Sheddan Mains

 

“4”

 

“ William Mitchell’s children

 

“3”

 

“ Widow Ross, Omoa

 

“3”

 

“ Widow H Miller, Newarthill

 

“3”

 

“ Widow Peter Kerr, Omoa

 

“4”

 

“ Ann Reid’s Children

 

“2”6

 

“ Peter Muir’s Children

 

“2”6

 

“ James Cuthbertson, Sallysburgh

 

“4”

 

“ John Allanders Children

 

“5”

 

“ Widow McKinnon, Omoa

 

“2”6

 

“ 7

“ Paid Coffin for Margt Ferguson Lieut: Steel’s Widow, a Pauper on this Parish

 

 

“12”

“ Robert Weir Grave Diggar, for digging a Grave for the said Margt Ferguson

 

 

“2”

“ 8

“ Cath: Wilson, Fortissat

 

“5”

 

“ Archibald Barr, Threapridge

 

“2”6

 

“ 11

“ Bellman’s Salary from Whitsunday till Martinmas 1838

 

 

1 “ “

“ 31

“ By Monthly supplied Poor

6 “ “

 

 

Decr 3

“ Margt Russell Junr Sallysburgh

 

“6”

 

“ James Steels guide, Sheddan Mains

 

“4”

 

“ Archibald Barr

 

“2”6

 

“ James Cuthbertson, Sallysburgh

 

“4”

 

(totals)

 

62”11”

79”10”3

9”14”3

           

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1838

 

Dr. Poor Rates

Dr  Mortcloth  Money

Dr Proclamation Money 

 

Brot forward

80”4”6 ½

13”3”10

4”12”6

Nov 5

To The Heirs of James Thomson of Hawkwoodburn

“4”3

 

 

“ John Russell, Portioner, Rosshall

“3”3

 

 

“ Mrs Haddow of Woodhead

“1”9

 

 

“ The heirs of James Thomson of Hawkwoodburn

“3”6

 

 

“ John Russell, Portioner Rosshall

“2”8 ½

 

 

“ Mrs Haddow of Woodhead

“1”6 ½

 

 

“ 8

“ William son of Thomas Gibb. Collier, Newarthill died of Scarlet Fever, aged 11 years

 

“3”

 

“ Christina, Daughter of James Cleland Esqr of Ravenshall, interred on 15th Septr refused to pay Mortcloth dues

 

 

 

“ 9

“ North Dalrymple Esqr of Cleland

3”6”9 ½

 

 

“ Mrs Cleland of Knownoble

“12”10

 

 

“ Mr John Chalmers of Wester Windyedge

“5”6

 

 

“ Lieut Col Marshall of Wester Calderhead

“19”8 ½

 

 

“ 12

“ Sir Thomas J Cochrane of Murdostown

6”19”9 ½

 

 

“ Robert Haldane Esqr for Forrestfield

“13”11 ¾

 

 

“ Janet Gillies, daughter of John Hamilton Mack Esqr of South Shaws no Mortcloth paid interred on 17th Septr aged 4 months

 

 

 

“ 17

“ Alexr Nisbet, of Bracken knowe

“5”11 ½

 

 

“ 18

“ James Adam & Margaret Caldwell both in this Parish

 

 

“2”6

“ Cosmo Falconer, Esqr of Hartwoodhill

1”9”1 ¾

 

 

“ 21

“ James Hamilton , Weaver Crossroads Allonton aged 40 year died of Consumption

 

“6”8

 

“ John Meek Esqr of Fortissat

1”14”0 ½

 

 

 

“ Lawrence Russell, Baker, Shotts Iron Works had a child died of Scarlet Fever aged 4 years

 

“1”10

 

 

“ Marion, daughter of George Wright, Coalier, Legbrannock aged 21 month died of Consumption

 

“1”10

 

 

“ Alexr Downs, farmer, Westfield Parish of Torphichen had a child interred named Janet aged 7 weeks

 

“1”10

 

(totals)

 

97”9”3 ½

13”9”0

4”15’0

           

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Cr. Monthly     Supplied Poor

Cr Incidental  Poor

Cr. Parochial Accounts

 

Brot forward

63”17”

79”10”3

9:”14”3

Decr 4

Widow David Russell’s Children

 

“5”

 

By Janet Shaw, Bankhead

 

“6”

 

“ Catharine Wilson, Fortissat

 

“5”

 

“ Thomas Inglis for guiding H Taylor

 

“8”

 

“ William Mitchell’s Children, Shotts Works

 

“3”

 

“ Widow Ross, Omoa

 

“3”

 

“ Widow H Miller, Newarthill

 

“3”

 

“ Widow Peter Kerr, Omoa

 

“4”

 

“ Margaret Jarvie, South Hirst

 

“6”6

 

“ Ann Reid’s Children, Shotts Works

 

“2”6

 

“ Peter Muir’s Children, Shotts Works

 

“2”6

 

“ John Allendars Children

 

“3”

 

“ Widow McKinnon

 

“2”6

 

“ 26

“ Margaret Nimmo; Blackburn

 

“13”

 

“ Archd Barr, Threapridge 

 

“2”6

 

“ 31

“ Monthly Supplied Poor

5”14”

 

 

Janry 1

“ Widow David Russell’s Children

 

“5”

 

“ Margaret Russell Junr Sallysburgh

 

“6”

 

“ Cath: Wilson, Fortissat

 

“5”

 

“ Thomas Inglis, for guiding H Taylor

 

“10”

 

“ James Steel’s Guide Sheddan Mains

 

“4”

 

“ William Mitchell’s Children Shotts Works

 

“5”

 

“ Widow Ross, Omoa

 

“3”

 

“ Widow Hugh Miller, Newarthill

 

“5”

 

“ Widow Peter Kerr, Omoa

 

“4”

 

“ Margt Jarvie, South Hirst

 

“6”6

 

“ Ann Reid’s Children Shotts Iron Works

 

“2”6

 

“ Peter Muir’s Children Shotts Iron Works

 

“2”6

 

“ John Allendars Children

 

“3”

 

“ Widow McKinnon, Omoa

 

“2”6

 

“ 2

“ Janet Shaw, Bankhead

 

“5”

 

“ 8

“ Janet Shaw, Chapelhall

 

“15”

 

“ Jean Niel, Sallysburgh

 

“10”

 

“ 15

“ Paid William Scott, Wright, Cleland for making a Coffin for Widow Webster, Omoa a Parish Pauper

 

 

“12”

“ Rob; Weir, digging Grave for same

 

 

“2”

(totals)

 

69”11”

87”3”19

10”8”3

           

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1838

 

Dr. Poors Rates

Dr  Mortcloth  Money

Dr Proclamation Money 

 

Brot forward

97”9”3 ½

13”19”0

4”15”0

“ 24

To James, Son of Robert Smellie, Labourer Meadowhead, died of Hooping Cough, aged 9 months

 

“1”10

 

“ Edward Danks, Collier Newarthill had a Child named Peter died of Consumption aged 10 years

 

“3’

 

“ John, Son of George Johnstone, died aged 7 years of Scarlet fever

 

“3”

 

“ Adam Bain of this Parish and Mary McLenan of the West Church Parish Edinburgh

 

 

“2”6

“ David Main of this Parish and Janet Gibb of the Parish of Cambusnethan

 

 

“2”6

“ David Hunter and Bethea Smart both in this Parish

 

 

“2”6

“ John Simpson, and jean Wallace both in this Parish

 

 

“2”6

“ Janet, Sister of Mr William Montgomery Farmer, Bogend, died of general debility aged 54 years

 

“6”8

 

“ John, Son of Alexander McQueen aged 6 months, fever

 

“1”10

 

“ Andrew, Son of John Shearer, Labourer Chapelhall (ten months)

 

“1”10

 

“ Elisabeth, Daughter of Daniel Smith Furnace Keeper, aged 10 years

 

“3”

 

“ 27

“ Robert Son of Robert Louden, Farmer Murdostown, 5 months

 

“1”10

 

“ 28

“ William, son of William Muir, Collier, Chapelhall, aged 10 years, Scarlet fever

 

“3”

 

“ 30

“ Child of James Webster Cleland, aged 5 months

 

“1”10

 

Decr 1

“ Allan, Son of James Wardrobe, Weaver, Sallysburgh, aged 5 months

 

“1”10

 

“ 2

“ Thomas Main and Jean Jack both in this Parish

 

 

“2”6

(totals)

 

97”9”3 ½

15”8”8

5”7”6

           

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Monthly     Poor

Incidental  Poor

Parochial Accounts

 

Brot forward

68”11”

87”3”9

10”8”3

Jany 31

To Ann Martin: Hirstlonfit

 

“10”

 

“ 31

“ David Bell, Blairmockhole

 

1”5”

 

“ David Shanks, Sallysburgh

 

“5”

 

“ John Young Rachel Hughes

 

“5”

 

“ Margaret Davidson

 

“10”

 

“ Widow Mark Newarthill

 

“9”

 

“ Widow Waterson Glasgow

 

“10”

 

“ Widow MacKinnon

 

“2”6

 

“ Margt Jarvie South Hirst

 

“7”

 

“ Margaret Russell Sallysburgh

 

“8”

 

By monthly supplied poor

5”14”

 

 

“ Coffin & Grave for John Nimmo, Blackridge paid William Storrie, Wright 

 

 

“14”

“ Collecting & Disbursing Candlemas Assessment

 

 

3”3”

“ do for Lammas

 

 

3”3”

“ Session Clerk per Minute of 1794

 

 

1”1”

“ Heritors do do do

 

 

1”1”

“ Stationary allowed per Minute

 

 

“5”

(totals)

 

74”5”

98”5”3

19”15”3

           

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1838

 

Poors Rates

Mortcloth  Money

Proclamation Money 

 

Brot forward

97”9”3 ½

15”8”6

5”7”6

Decr 2

To George Smith and Mary Marshall both in this Parish

 

 

“2”6

“ 6

“ Isabell, Daughter of James Wardrobe, Weaver, Sallysburgh aged 22 years, certified Poor

 

“ “ “

 

“ 11

“ James Wyllie for 1/3 of Blairmockhole

“12”4 ½

 

 

“ Captain Geo: Robertson Ackman

2”5”10

 

 

“ Messrs James & William Inglis for Hassockridge

“14”2 ½

 

 

“ John Roeless, Shotts Iron Works, aged 63 years interred 9th November

 

“6”8

 

“ 20

“ John Nisbet, Labourer, Shotts Iron Works aged 61 years, Poor 

 

“ “ “

 

“ 22

“ John Smart, Bogfoot aged (blank) years resisted payment of Mortcloth

 

“ “ “

 

“ 23

“ Thomas Malcolm

 

“3”8

 

“ 25

“ James Walker, Millwright Shotts Iron Works, a daughter Janet aged 7 years died of Scarlet fever

 

“1”10

 

Jany 2

“ Jean, daughter of David Bryce, Bleacher Caldercruix, died of Small Pox aged 3 months

 

“1”10

 

“ Widow Webster Omoa, long a Parish Pauper

 

“ “ “

 

“ 7

“ William Reside, Collier, Caldercruix, died of intermitting fever aged 54 years

 

“6”8

 

“ 10

“ Isabell, daughter of Robert Sommerville, died of Stoppage, 12 months old

 

“1”10

 

 

‘ 13

“ Robert Ross and Margt Russell both in this Parish

 

 

‘2”6

“ James Paterson, Cleland, and Ann Forgie in the Parish of Cambusnethan

 

 

“2”6

“ George Russell, Horse dealer, Newarthill, aged 40 years died of Consumption

 

“6”8

 

“ James Ross, Collier, Cleland Iron Works aged 42 years died of Inflamation on the Lungs

 

“6”8

 

“ 14

“ Agnes Kinniburgh, daughter of John Kinniburgh, Moulder, Shotts Iron Works died of Inflamation on the Throat aged 2 years

 

“1”10

 

(totals)

 

101”1”8 ½

17”5”8

5”15”

           

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Monthly     Poor

Incidental  Poor

Parochial Accounts

 

Brot forward

74”5”

93”5”3

19”13”3

           

 

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Poors Rates

Mortcloth  Money

Proclamation Money 

1839

Brot forward

101”1”8 ½

17”7”8

5”15”

Jany 15

To Margaret, daughter of John Gardener, Labourer Blackridge aged 10 months

 

“1”10

 

“ 16

“ Agnes Easton, Knowhead, aged 54 years

 

“6”8

 

“ 25

“ John Rawside, Collier, Calderbraes a Son named John aged 18 months died of Stoppage

 

“1”10

 

“ 27

“ John Sommerville of this Parish and Susan Smellie of the Parish of Cambusnethan

 

 

“2”6

Feby 4

“ Mr James Russell of Longacre

“10”10

 

 

“ 5

“ Alexander Russell, Collier, Chapelhall a Daughter Isabella, aged 6 years

 

“1”10

 

“ 12

“ Robert, Son of Robert Phillips, Furnace Keeper, Shotts Iron Works aged 12 years

 

“5”

 

“ Janet Lennan, Wife of John McCormick Labourer, Shotts Iron Works, aged 57 died of Fever of Cold

 

“6”8

 

“ 25

“ John McCormick Labourer, Shotts Iron Works, aged 59

 

“6”8

 

“ Janet, Daughter of Robert Forsyth 8 years died of Scarlet Fever, interred on 31st Decr 1838

 

“5”

 

“ Isabell & Alexander, Children of Alexr Russell, Farmer, Whitehill, died of fever Isabell aged 7 & Alexr 4 interred on 7th Jany 1838 

 

“5”

 

April 6

“ James Marshall of Goodockhill

“11”3

 

 

“ 13

“ James Cleland for Longbyres

1”2”11

 

 

May 16

“ William Steel of Liquo

1”1”3

 

 

June 10

“ Alexander Waddell of Dewshills

“3”5 ½

 

 

“ 12

“ George Waddell Esqr of Tordees

“15”7

 

 

Augt 7

“ James Smith of Blairmockhill

“8”4

 

 

“ William Forrest Esqr

“12”0 ¾

 

 

“ 22

“ James Orr of Budds

“2”6

 

 

“ William Orr, of Bridgehill

“2”6

 

 

Sept 5

“ Lord Belhaven

1”1”1

 

 

“ 9

“ John Roxburgh for Langside

1”3”10

 

 

“ 25

“ James Paterson of Knowenoblehill

“7”1

 

 

(totals)

 

109”4”4 ¾

10”6”2

5”17”6

           

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Rates

Mortcloth  Money

Proclamation Money 

1838

 

109”3”4 ¾

19”6”2

5”17”6

May 22

To Balance due by Mr Meuros’ heirs per Report

9”13”1 ¼

 

 

“ Arrears received from Alexander Govan, Greenhill

29”14”3

 

 

1839

October 12

“ William Waddell Esqr of Easter Moffat

4”0”8

 

 

“ 21

“ William Thomson of Blackhill

“3”5 ½

 

 

“ James Cleland for Ravenshall

“1”10

 

 

“ 22

“ James Hamilton Southlinridge

1”3”10

 

 

“ 29

“ William Paterson, of Midhill

“2”4 ½

 

 

“ John Sawers for Wellslie & Parkfoot

“5”8

 

 

Decr 2

“ John H Mack Esqr

1”10”8

 

 

“ Dr John Marshall of Sandy ford

“11”5 ½

 

 

“ John Orr of Forrestburn

“10”

 

 

“’ James Orr of Forrest dyke

“5”

 

 

“ Mr William Weir of Shottsburn

“2”2 ¼

 

 

1840

July

“ William Forrest of Bowhousebog

1”13”6 ½

 

 

“ Alexander Govan of Greenhill

1”11”8

 

 

1841

Jany 4

“ James Drysdale for Barblews

“9”4 ½

 

 

(totals)

 

161”5”3 ¾

19”6”2

5”17”6

           

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1839

 

Poor Rates

Mortcloth  Money

Proclamation Money 

Feby 9

To Dr John Marshall of Burnhouse

“11”5 ½

 

 

“ 17

“ John Son of John Paton, Collier, Crofthead, died of Fever, aged 13 years

 

“5”

 

“ 24

“ John Crrack, Moulder, Shotts Iron Works and Jean Stewart both in this Parish

 

 

“2”6

“ 26

“ The Rt Honble Dowager Lady Torphichen

5”19”4 ½

 

 

“ 28

“ Mary, daughter of William Prentice, Manager (blank) died of Fever aged 5 years & 8 months

 

“5”

 

March 2

“ Received from Sir Wm Forbes, I Hunter & Company Bankers Edinburgh (per John Meek Esqr W S) being the interest on Mitchell’s Fund from 19th April 1837 till 10th Jany 1839 (as per draft of Receipt affixed to the Board of this Book)

22”3”10

 

 

“ William Forrest Esqr for Bowhousebog

1”13”6 ½

 

 

“ do for 1/3 Blairmockhole

“5”7 ½

 

 

“ do for 2/3 North Hirst

“4”5 ½

 

 

“ do for part of South do

“1”11 ¾

 

 

“ 4

“ James, Son of George Jack Collier Newarthill, was killed, aged 7 years

 

“5”

 

“ 6

“ James Orr, of Forrestdyke & Binnieriggs

“5”

 

 

“ John Orr, of Forrestburn

“10”

 

 

“ William Orr, of Bridgehill

“2”6

 

 

“ James Orr, of Budds

“2”6

 

 

“ 11

“ Marion Simpson, daughter of James McArthur, Collier, Chapelhall, died of Bowel hives aged 4 months

 

“1”10

 

“ Widow Russell, relict of (blank) Russell Farmer, Eastfield, Parish of New Monkland aged 83 years

 

“6”8

 

“ 3

“ James Muir, in the Parish of Bothwell and Mary Whiteford in this Parish

 

 

“2”6

“ 4

“ His Grace the Duke of Hamilton & Brandon

6”9”8 ½

 

 

“ 23

“ John, Son of Andw Clyde, Collier Shotts Iron Works, aged 20 months

 

“1”10

 

“ Elizabeth, daughter of Rt Paterson Shoemaker Chapelhall, dies of Scarlet Fever, aged  2 years

 

“1”10

 

(totals)

 

38”9”11 ¾

1”7”2

“5”0

           

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1839

 

Cr. Monthly     Supplied Poor

Cr Incidental  Poor

Cr. Parochial Accounts

Feby 6

By Widow David Russell’s Children

 

“5”

 

“ Janet Shaw Bankhead

 

‘6”

 

“ Margaret Russell Junr Sallysburgh

 

“5”

 

“ Catharine Wilson, Fortissat

 

“5”

 

“ Thomas Inglis for guiding Helen Taylor

 

“8”

 

“ Thomas Steel’s guide Sheddan Mains

 

“4”

 

“ William Mitchell’s children, Shotts Works

 

“2”

 

“ Widow Ross, Omoa

 

“3”

 

“ Widow Hugh Miller Newarthill

 

“4”

 

“ Widow Mark, Newarthill

 

“8”

 

“ Widow Peter Kerr, Omoa

 

“4”

 

“ Widow Montgomery’s Children, Alloa

 

1 “ “

 

“ Peter Muir’s Children, Shotts Iron Works

 

“2”

 

“ James Cuthbertson, Sallysburgh

 

“5”

 

“ John Allendar’s Children

 

“2”6

 

“ John Craig, Longbyers

 

1”10”

 

“ Widow McKinnon

 

“2”6

 

“ Widow Watson’s Children

 

“5”

 

“ Janet Herron, Cleland

 

“5”

 

“ Widow Paton Dykehead

 

“2”6

 

“ 7

“ James Baillie, Harthill

 

1 “ “

 

“ Rob Weir Sen & Wife, Shotts Kirk

 

2 “ “

 

“ Rob Marshall, Roadhead

 

1 “ “

 

“ 8

“ Widow Waters, Glasgow

 

“10”

 

“ 9

“ Mary Marshall, Dewshills Road

 

‘12”

 

“ Ann Martin, Hirstlonfit

 

1”10”

 

“ Margt Davidson, Murdostown

 

1”10”

 

‘ Mary Miller, or Widow McQueen

 

“7”6

 

“ 13

“ Margt Jarvie, Hirst

 

“6”6

 

“ 19

“ Mrs Morton, for James Brown’s child

 

1”15”

 

“ 28

“ Monthly Supplied Poor (per record apart)

 

 

 

March 4

“ The Nurse of Mary Marshall’s Child

 

1 “ “

 

“ 5

“ Widow Russell’s children

 

“5”

 

“ Janet Shaw, Bankhead

 

“6”

 

“ Margt Russell Junr, Sallysburgh

 

“5”

 

“ Cath Wilson, Fortissat

 

“5”

 

“ Thomas Inglis for guiding H Taylor

 

“8”

 

“ James Steel’s guide

 

“4”

 

(totals)

 

 

19”2”6

 

           

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Poor Rates

Mortcloth  Money

Proclamation Money 

1839

Brot forward

38”9”11 ¾

1”7”2

“5”

March 18

To John Sawers, for Wellsley & Parkfoot

“1”10

 

 

“ 22

“ Mr William Higgans Back o’moss

“4”2

 

 

“ 23

“ James Smith of Blairmockhill Esqr

“8”4

 

 

“ 25

“ Mr David Black of Newmiln

“3”9

 

 

“ 26

“ Robert Walker of Hillhouseridge Esqr

“18”11 ½

 

 

“ Lieut Col Marshall’s Heirs

“19”8 ½

 

 

“ The Rt Honble Lord Douglas

3”8”6 ½

 

 

“ Margt Hamilton, Wife of Andrew Kay, Farmer, Rosyhill, died of apoplexy aged 55

 

“6”8

 

“ Mary Miller, Wife of Peter black, Sallysburgh died of Fever aged 35 years

 

“6”8

 

“ 30

“ John Pender & Ann Young both residing in this Parish 

 

 

“2”6

April 2

“ Marion Prentice, Sallysburgh, aged 71 (poor)

 

“ “

 

“ 3

“ Robert, son of Archd Johnstone, Collier, Newarthill, aged 2 months

 

“1”10

 

“ 6

“ Jean Hamilton, relict of Alexr Smith Farmer, West Muir, aged 85 years

 

“6”8

 

“ James Marshall Esqr of Goodockhill

“11”3

 

 

“ 10

“ Janet Dick Wife of Geo Russell, Farmer, Sandbyres aged

 

“6”8

 

“ Robert, Son of Alexr Reid, Labourer, Dalziel died of Inflamation, aged 26 years, interred on 5th April

 

“6”8

 

“ 13

“ Mr John Chalmers of Wester Windyedge

“2”6

 

 

“ James Cleland of Ravenshall Esqr

“ “ 10

 

 

“ James Paterson of Knownoble

“7”1

 

 

“ James Cleland for Longbyres

“10”5

 

 

“ Cosmo Falconer Esqr for Hartwood hill

1”7”6

 

 

“ do 1/7 of Liquo

“1”7

 

 

“ 15

“ Sir Thomas J Cochrane of Murdostown

6”19”9 ½

 

 

“ 25

“ Robert, Son of James Russell, Byreknowes, died of water in the head, aged 10 years

 

“5”

 

“ 28

“ John Turnbull of the West Parish, Airdrie and Janet Bishop of this Parish

 

 

“2”6

“ Francis Burke & Mary Hughes, both of this Parish

 

 

“2”6

May 4

“ James Mason & Margt Davidson, both in this Parish

 

 

“2”6

(totals)

 

54”16”3 ¾

3”7”4

“15”

           

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Cr. Monthly     Supplied Poor

Cr Incidental  Poor

Cr. Parochial Accounts

 

Brot forward

 

19”2”6

 

March 5

By William Mitchell’s children

 

“2”

 

“ Widow Ross, Omoa

 

“3”

 

“ Widow H Miller

 

“4”

 

“ Widow Peter Kerr

 

“4”

 

“ Margt Jarvie, South Hirst

 

“6”6

 

“ Peter Muir’s Children

 

“2”

 

“ James Cuthbertson, Sallysburgh

 

“5”

 

“ Widow Young Cleland

 

“5”

 

“ John Allendar’s Children

 

“2”6

 

“ Widow McKinnon, Omoa

 

“2”6

 

“ Widow Watson’s Children

 

“5”

 

“ Janet Herron, Cleland

 

“3”

 

“ Widow Paton, Dykehead

 

“2”6

 

“ 19

“ Margt Nimmo Blackburn

 

“15”

 

“ 21

“ Widow Blackwood

 

“10”

 

“ 31

“ Monthly supplied poor (per record apart)

 

“ “ “

 

April 2

“ Widow D Russell’s Children

 

“5”

 

“ Janet Shaw, Bankhead

 

“6”

 

“ Margt Russell Junr Sallysburgh

 

“5”

 

“ Cath Wilson, Fortissat

 

“5”

 

“ Thomas Inglis for guiding H Taylor

 

“8”

 

“ James Steel’s Guide

 

“4”

 

“ William Mitchell’s Children

 

“2”

 

“ Widow Ross, Omoa

 

“3”

 

“ Widow H Miller

 

“4”

 

“ Widow Mark

 

“8”

 

“ Widow Peter Kerr

 

“4”

 

“ Margt Jarvie

 

“6”6

 

“ 2

“ Peter Muirs Children

 

“2”

 

“ James Cuthbertson

 

“5”

 

“ Widow Young

 

“4”

 

“ Alison Anderson, Edinburgh

 

1 “ “

 

“ John Allendars Children

 

“2”6

 

“ Widow McKinnon

 

“2”6

 

“ Widow Watson

 

“5”

 

“ Janet Herron

 

“3”

 

“ Widow Paton

 

“2”6

 

(total)

 

 

28”1”6

 

           

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Proclamation Money 

1839

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54”16”3 ¾

3”7”4

“15”

May 6

To Robert c Buchanan Esqr of Drumpeller

5”8”3 ½

 

 

“ 9

“ Dr Clark for Bothwellshields

“10”10

 

 

“ 16

“ (May) Alexr Govan of Greenhill Esqr

1”11”8

 

 

“ Mr William Steel of Liquo

“9”8

 

 

“ 24

“ North Dalrymple of Cleland Esqr

1”10”4 ¼

 

 

‘ Thomas Orr Senr Farmer Loans Barony of Harthill, aged (blank) years died of old age interred on the 12th April

 

“6”8

 

“ Dr William Clark of Wester Moffat

1”2”1

 

 

“ John Sawers, Wellsley, for Parkfoot

“ “ 10

 

 

“ Murdoch Currie, Labourer, Shotts Iron Works, died of Inflamation, aged 43 years interred on 3d May 

 

“5”

 

“ Mary, daughter of John Gibb, Collier, Newarthill, interred on 17th May, aged 4 years

 

“3”

 

“ 22

“ Mary, Daughter of David Downs Labourer, Dundyvon Iron Works, died of Fever aged 8 months

 

‘1”10

 

“ James Mason and Margt Donaldson both in this Parish, proclaimed for the 1st time on 5th May

 

 

“2”6

“ 26

“ William Chalmers and Elisabeth Yetts both in this Parish

 

 

“2”6

June 2

‘ Alexander Brownlee, Carter, Longbyers, and Isabella Watt, both in this Parish

 

 

“2”6

“ Alexander Warren Buttery Esquire, Chapelhall Iron Works, Parish of Bothwell and Mary Hope Johnstone Colvin of this Parish

 

 

“2”6

“ 2

“ Margaret daughter of James Carmichael, Collier, Newarthill, died of inflamation, received certificate of poverty

 

“ “ “

 

“ 8

“ James Livingstone, Collier, Shotts Iron Works, aged 56 years

 

“6”8

 

“ 9

“ Mungo Watson of the Parish of Abercorn and Janet Smellie of this Parish

 

 

“2”6

“ 10

“ Alexander Waddell Dewshills

“3”5 ½

 

 

“ 19

“ Christian Marshall, Wife of George Wilson, Shotts Iron Works Burn aged 28

 

“5”

 

(totals)

 

65”13”6

4’15”6

1”7”6

           

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Cr. Monthly     Supplied Poor

Cr Incidental  Poor

Cr. Parochial Accounts

1839

Brot forward

 

28”1”6

 

April 2

By Funeral Charges for Mary Marshall

 

“16”

 

“ 14

“ David Bell, Blairmockhole

 

1 “ “

 

“ 18

“ Margt Nimmo, Blackburn

 

“15”

 

“ 30

“ Monthly Supplied Poor

 

 

 

May 1

“Peter Melvin, Doolsburn

 

1 “ “

 

“ 2

“ Nurse for Mary Marshall’s Child

 

1 “ “

 

“ 6

“ Widow Paton, Dykehead

 

“2”6

 

“ 7

“ Widow Russell’s Children

 

“5”

 

“ Janet Shaw, Bankhead

 

“6”

 

“ Margt Russell, Sallysburgh

 

“5”

 

“ Cath Wilson, Fortissat

 

“5”

 

“ Thomas Inglis, for guiding H Taylor

 

“8”

 

“ Thomas Steel’s Guide

 

“4”

 

“ William Mitchell’s Children

 

“2”

 

“ Widow Ross, Omoa

 

“3”

 

“ Widow H Miller

 

“4”

 

“ Mary Miller, Widow McQueen

 

“7”6

 

“ Widow Peter Kerr

 

“4”

 

“ Margt Jarvie

 

“6”6

 

“ Peter Muir’s Children

 

“2”

 

“ James Cuthbertson

 

“5”

 

“ Widow Young

 

“4”

 

“ John Allendar’s Children

 

“2”6

 

“ Widow McKinnon

 

“2”6

 

“ Widow Watson’s Children

 

“5”

 

“ Janet Herron

 

“3”

 

“ 15

“ Bellman’s Salary from Martinmas 1838 till Whitsunday 1839

 

 

1 “ “

June 4

“ Monthly Supplied Poor for the Month of May

 

 

 

“ Widow Scotts Children, Omoa

 

“5”

 

“ Widow David Russell’s Children

 

“5”

 

“ Janet Shaw, Bankhead

 

“6”

 

“ Margaret Russell Junr Sallysburgh

 

“5”

 

“ Catharine Wilson, Fortissat

 

“5”

 

“ Thomas Inglis for guiding Helen Taylor

 

“8”

 

“ James Steel’s guide Sheddan Mains

 

“4”

 

(totals)

 

 

38”11”

1 “ “

           

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Poor Rates

Mortcloth  Money

Proclamation Money 

1839

 

65”13”6

4”15”6

1”7”6

June 21

To Janet, Daughter of Alexr Lochhead Junr. Sallysburgh, aged 15 months died of Bowel hyves

 

“3”

 

“ 23

“ Archibald Smellie of this Parish and Janet Smellie Mitchell in the Parish of New Kilpatrick

 

 

“2”6

“ 27

“ John Meek of Fortissat proportion of assessment at Candlemas 1839 for the Poor

1”11”3 ½

 

 

July 7

“ Thomas Marshall, Quarrier, Murdostown in this Parish and Janet Smellie in the Parish of Cambusnethan

 

 

“2”6

“ Daniel Russell and Mary Anderson both in this Parish

 

 

“2”6

“ 8

“ Janet Shanks, wife of Geo Russell, Farmer, Foulwood, died of Water in the chest

 

“6”8

 

“ 13

“ James Thomson Junr, Farmer Eastfield, died of Consumption, aged 37

 

“6”8

 

“ 14

“ Richard Marshall, & Marion Taylor, both in this Parish

 

 

“2”6

“ Thomas Williams, Parish of Cardross, and Margaret Anderson of this Parish

 

 

“2”6

“ John Brown of this Parish and Agnes Downie of the Parish New Monkland

 

 

“2”6

“ 16

“ Robert Barr, Son of William Walker, Miner Airdrie, died of Measles, aged 1 year and 4 months

 

“1”10

 

“ 19

“ Peter, Son of Alexander Wark, Farm Servant, Glenmiddie, drowned, aged 20 months

 

“1”10

 

“ 11

“ Margaret McQueen, relict of (blank) Lawrie died, at Shotts Iron Works, pauper, aged 69

 

“ “ “

 

“ 21

“ Alexander Stewart, of the Parish of Cambusnethan, and Jean Forsyth of this Parish

 

 

“2”6

“ 21

“ John Johnston and Elisabeth Cleland both in this Parish

 

 

“2”6

“ 23

“ Mrs Jessie Cleland, relict of (blank) Steel, Glencleland

 

“10”

 

(totals)

 

67”4”9 ½

6”15”6

2”7”6

           

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Cr. Monthly     Supplied Poor

Cr Incidental  Poor

Cr. Parochial Accounts

 

Brot forward

 

38”17”

1 ” “

June 4

By William Mitchell’s Children

 

“2”

 

“ Widow Ross, Omoa

 

“3”

 

“ Widow Hugh Miller, Newarthill

 

“4”

 

“ Widow Peter Kerr, Omoa

 

“4”

 

“ Margaret Jarvie, South Hirst

 

“6”6

 

“ Peter Muir’s children, Shotts Iron Works

 

“2”

 

“ James Cuthbertson Sallysburgh

 

“5”

 

“ Widow Mark, Newarthill

 

“9”

 

“ Widow Young, Cleland

 

“4”

 

“ John Allander’s Children

 

“2”6

 

“ Widow MacKinnon, Omoa

 

“2”6

 

“ Widow Watson’s Children, Shotts Iron Works

 

“5”

 

“ Janet Herron, Cleland

 

“3”

 

“ Widow Paton, Dykehead

 

“2”6

 

“ 19

“ Jean Neil, Sallysburgh

 

“15”

 

“ 30

“ Monthly Supplied Poor

 

 

 

July 2

“ Widow Scott’s children, Omoa

 

“5”

 

“ John Youngs Children Shotts Burn

 

“5”

 

“ Janet Shaw, Chapelhall

 

“15”

 

“ Widow David Russell’s Children

 

“5”

 

“ Janet Shaw, Bankhead

 

“5”

 

“ Margaret Russell Junr Sallysburgh

 

“5”

 

“ Cath Wilson Fortissat

 

“5”

 

“ Thomas Inglis for guiding Helen Taylor

 

“10”

 

“ James Steel’s guide Sheddan Mains

 

“4”

 

“ Widow Ross, Omoa

 

“3”

 

“ Widow Hugh Miller, Newarthill

 

“4”

 

“ Widow Peter Kerr, Omoa

 

“4”

 

“ Margt Jarvie, South Hirst

 

“7”6

 

“ James Cuthbertson, Sallysburgh

 

“5”

 

“ Widow Young, Cleland

 

“8”

 

“ John Allander’s Children

 

“2”6

 

“ Widow McKinnon, Omoa

 

“2”6

 

“ Widow Watson’s Children, Shotts Works

 

“5”

 

“ Janet Herron, Cleland

 

“3”

 

“ Widow Paton, Dykehead

 

“2”6

 

“ Mary Marshall’s Child

 

1 “ “

 

(totals)

 

 

48”12”

1 “ “

           

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Poors Rates

Mortcloth  Money

Proclamation Money 

1839

Brot forward

67”4”9 ½

6”5”6

2”7”6

July 23

To Mary Hamilton, Wife of Andrew Whitelaw, Shoemaker, Sallysburgh died of Nervous Fever aged 40 years interred on June 26th

 

“13”

 

July 31

“ Jean Russell, Chapelhall aged 82

 

“6”8

 

August 4

“ James Cooper, in this Parish and Agnes Gibb in the Parish of Cambusnethan

 

 

“2”6

“ 5

“ Isobell McPhee, New Mains – aged 37 years

 

“6”8

 

“ Robert, Son of Robt Cunningham Moulder, Shotts Iron Works, 13 month

 

“1”10

 

“ 7

“ Janet, Daughter of William Taylor Surfaceman, Greens, aged 12 years died of Consumption (refused)

 

 

 

“ Sir Thomas I Cochrane of Murdostown

8”7”9

 

 

“ Robt Haldane Esqr for Forrest field

“7”7 ½

 

 

“ 11

“ To John Gentles and Elisabeth Murphy both in this Parish

 

 

“2”6

“ Hugh Taylor and Elisabeth Bennet both in this Parish

 

 

“2”6

“ 14

“ (blank) Son of the late David Marshall Surfaceman, New Mains, was killed, refused

 

 

 

“ Janet Ewing, Wife of David Stewart, Labourer, Dogthroat aged 57 years

 

“6”8

 

“ Margaret Steel, Wife of James Liddell, Shoemaker Blackridge, interred 16th Novr 1839

 

“6”8

 

“ Child of James Brunton, Collier, Dykehead, unbaptized

 

“1”10

 

“ William Forrest Esqr for Bowhousebog

2 “ 3

 

 

“ The Rt Honble Dowager Lady Torphichen

7”4”

 

 

“ William Forrest Esquire 1/3 of Blairmockhole

“6”9

 

 

“ Do for his part of South Hirst

“5”5

 

 

(totals)

 

85”16”7

8”2”6

2”15”0

           

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Cr. Monthly     Supplied Poor

Cr Incidental  Poor

Cr. Parochial Accounts

 

Brot forward

 

48”12”

 

July 2

By Coffin for Peter Melvin’s Wife, a Parish Pauper

 

 

“12”

“ Robert Weir for digging a Grave for Peter Melvin’s Wife, who was interred in Shotts Church Yard on 24th June last

 

 

“2”

“ (lined out as “formerly entered”, but with more info “Coffin & Digging Grave for John Nimmo Blackridge, (paid Richd Storrie, Wright, Blackridge) said John Nimmo being one of the Parish Paupers”)

 

 

“14”

“ 31

By Monthly Supplied Poor

 

 

 

Sepr 30

By Monthly Supplied Poor for the Months August & Sepr (per record apart)

13”19”

 

 

Jany 31

“ do, for the Months October, November, December, January, 4 Months at 6”12”6 per Month

37”15”

 

 

“ Widow Scott’s Children Omoa

 

“10”

 

“ John Young’s do (Rachel Hughes)

 

“5”

 

“ James Brown’s Child, Mrs Morton

 

1”15”

 

“ Widow David Russells Children Shotts Works

 

1”10”

 

“ Margt Nimmo, Blackburn

 

1”10”

 

“ Janet Shaw Bankhead

 

1”4”

 

“ Margt Russell Junr Sallysburgh

 

1”10”

 

“ Catharine Wilson, Fortissat

 

1”15”

 

“ Thomas Inglis for guiding H Taylor

 

2”10”

 

“ James Steel’s Guide Sheddan Mains

 

“8”

 

“ William Mitchell’s Children

 

“15”

 

“ Widow Ross, Omoa

 

“18”

 

“ Widow Mark Newarthill

 

1”15”

 

“ Margt Davidson, Murdostown

 

1”10”

 

“ Mary Miller, Widow McQueen

 

“7”6

 

“ Widow Waterson, Glasgow

 

“10”

 

“ Ann Martin, Hirstlonfoot

 

1”10”

 

“ Widow Peter Kerr, Omoa

 

1”4”

 

“ Widow Montgomerys Children Aloa

 

“15”

 

“ Peter Melvin, Doolsburn

 

1 “ “

 

“ James Cuthbertson, Sallysburgh

 

1”10”

 

(totals)

 

51”14”

77”3”6

1”4”

           

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Poors Rates

Mortcloth  Money

Proclamation Money 

1839

Brot forward

85”16”7

8”2”6

2”15”

August 14

To William Forrest of Treesbank Esquire for his part of South Hirst

“2”5

 

 

“ 16

“ Ann, Daughter of William Russell, Damsyde, aged 13 months

 

“1”10

 

“ John Irvine, East Parish, Airdrie, and Mary Bell of this Parish

 

 

“2”6

“ 17

“ James Simpson, Labourer, Shotts Iron Works, Typhus Fever, Poor

 

 

 

“ 20

“ James, Son of John Whitelaw, aged 13 Months, Measles

 

“1”10

 

“ 29

“ Elisabeth Inglis, relict of William Steel, late Farmer, at Muirhouse aged 65 years

 

“6”8

 

“ Alexr Smith and Marion Russell both in this Parish proclaimed for first time Sabbath the 18th Augt

 

 

“2”6

“ 30

“ His Grace, the Duke of Hamilton & Brandon

7”15”8 ¾

 

 

Sepr 2

“ John Son of John Craig, Collier, Airdrie, died of Measles aged 3 years

 

“1”10

 

“ Archd Kerr, Collier, Shotts Iron Works, and Helen Forsyth both in this Parish

 

 

“2”6

“ 3

“ Child of Robert Wark, Smith, Clarkstone, a few days old

 

“1”10

 

“ 5

“ Robert C Buchanan Esquire

6”11”

 

 

“ Cosmo Falconer, Esquire, for Hartwoodhill

1”13”

 

 

“ do for 1/7 Liquo

“1”11

 

 

“ The Rt Honble Lord Belhaven

“11”6

 

 

“ Mr James Smith, Blairmockhole

“10”

 

 

“ Sergeant James Steel, Sheddan Mains aged  (blank) Poor

 

 

 

“ 10

“ Janet, Daughter of John Connar, Miner, Calderbraes, aged 5 years

 

“3”

 

“ 11

“ Margaret McGhee wife relict of William Wallace, Farmer, Lochhill, 95 years

 

“6”8

 

“ 15

“ Thomas Brown and Margt Chalmers both in this Parish

 

 

“2”6

(totals)

 

103”2”1 ¾

9”6”2

3”5”0

           

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Cr. Monthly     Poor

Cr Incidental  Poor

Cr. Parochial Accounts

1840

Brought forward

 

1”14”

 

Jany 31

By David Bell, Blairmockhole

 

1”15”

 

“ Alison Anderson, Edinburgh

 

1 “ “

 

“ Jean Neil, Sallysburgh

 

1”5”

 

“ Widow Blackwood Sallysburgh

 

“10”

 

“ Widow McKinnon Omoa

 

“15”

 

“ Widow Watson’s Children

 

1”10”

 

“ Janet Herron, Cleland

 

1 “ “

 

“ Widow Paton, Dykehead

 

“10”

 

“ Widow Hill’s Children Omoa

 

“19”

 

“ Mary Marshall’s Child, to be maintain at 3/ per week from Lammas 1839 till Candlemas 1840, 26 weeks

 

 

3”18”

“ Paid Robert Weir, Bellman, attending the Meeting on 5th August last

 

 

“1”

“ Paid Bellmans Salary from Whitsunday 1839 till Martinmas 1839

 

 

1 “ “

“ Paid on 10th Sepr 1840, Coffin for James Steel, Sheddan Mains to Mr Andw Baird

 

 

“12”

“ Robert Weir, Digging Grave for said James Steel

 

 

“2”

By Collecting & Disbursing Candlemas Assessment 1839 of 55”11”1 4/12

 

 

3”3”

“ do at Lammas do of 66”13”4

 

 

3”3”

“ Session Clerk per Minute of 1794

 

 

1”1”

“ Heritors do per do do

 

 

1”1”

“ Stationary allowed per Minute

 

 

“5”

“ Dunlops Parish Law

 

 

“14”

 

Poor per Record

35”9”6

54”7”

16”14”0

           

Page

William Paterson, Treasurer, of the Poors Funds of the Parish of Bertram Shotts - at Infra          

 

 

 

Poors Rates

Mortcloth  Money

Proclamation Money 

1839

Brot forward

103”2”1 ¾

9”6”2

3”5”

Septr 20

To the Heirs of the Late Lieut Col Marshall

1”3”8 ½

 

 

“ 22

“ William, Son of John Whitelaw, Collier, Ballochnie, died of Measles, aged 11 months

 

“1”10

 

“ Dougald Ferguson, & Agnes Gillespie, both in this Parish

 

 

“2”6

“ Peter Torrance & Catharine Livingstone both in this Parish

 

 

“2”6

“ 24

“ James Cleland, for Longbyers

“12”6

 

 

“ James Paterson, of Knowenoble

“8”6

 

 

“ Mrs Cleland of Knollnoble

“7”

 

 

“ 24

“ James Cleland for Ravenshall

“1”

 

 

“ 24

“ Janet Brownlee, wife of John Steel, Labourer, near Allanton Gate aged 73 poor

 

 

 

“ 25

To Robert Walker, of Hillhouseridge Esqr

1”2”8 ½

 

 

“ 29

“ Mary, Daughter of John Black, Rochsilloch died of Measles 5 years

 

“5”

 

“ Elisabeth Daughter of John Craig, Collier, Airdrie, died of Measles 1 ½ years poor

 

 

 

“ Mr William Paterson, Midhill

“1”4

 

 

Oct 5

“ John Downs, Merchant, Airdrie, aged 73 years

 

“6”8

 

“ 10

“ North Dalrymple of Cleland Esquire

1”16”5

 

 

“ Alexr Govan of Greenhill Esquire

1”18”

 

 

“ Dr William Clark, Moffat

1”6”6

 

 

“ Henry Houldsworth Esquire for Coltness

“13”11

 

 

“ 15

“ James & John Sons of William Russell Engine Keeper, Mr Houldsworth Work at Gelatie, killed by the bursting of the Boiler, James aged 17, John 15, Poor

 

 

 

“ 18

“ Margt Martin, Wife of (blank) Finlay near Slamannan aged 77

 

“6”8

 

“ David Black, New Miln

“4”6

 

 

“ Heirs of Jas Thomson Hawkwoodburn

“4”3

 

 

“ John Russell, Portioner, Rosshall

“3”3

 

 

“ 21

“ James Hamilton, South Linridge

“13”

 

 

(totals)

 

113”18”8 ¾

10”6”4

3”10”

           

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Poors Rates

Mortcloth  Money

Proclamation Money 

1839

Brot forward

113”18”8 ¾

10”6”4

3”10”

Octr 21

To Margaret, Daughter of John Clark, Labourer, Holytown, died of Small Pox, aged 21 years

 

“6”8

 

“ 23

“ Richard Alexander, Son of John jack Collier, Newarthill, aged 17 months

 

“1”10

 

“ 25

“ James Walker, Portioner, Rosshall

“1”4

 

 

“ 26

“ Mrs Haddow, Woodhead

“1”9

 

 

“ 27

“ James Geddes & Jane Stark both in this Parish proclaimed on this day for 3d time

 

 

“2”6

“ James Laird, and Elisabeth Muir both in this Parish

 

 

“2”6

“ 29

“ Mr John Sawers, for Wellsley & Parkfoot

“3”

 

 

“ John, Son of James Wright, Collier, Wilsontown, aged 26 years

 

“6”8

 

“ 30

“ (blank) Son of Archd Barr, Sallysburgh Poor

 

 

 

Novr 4

“ John Meek of Fortissat, Esquire

1”17”5 ½

 

 

“ 5

“ Mary, Daughter of Peter Thomson, Forrester Drumpeller aged 2 years

 

“2”

 

“ 7

“ Jean, Daughter of Alexr Dalziel Farmer, near West Calder aged 24 years

 

“6”8

 

“ 8

“ Geo M Nisbet of Cairnhill Esquire

1”14”9 ½

 

 

“ The Rt Honble Lord Douglas

4”2”3

 

 

“ Mr John Orr, of Forrestburn

“12”

 

 

“ 18

“ Janet Shaw, Bankhead Poor

 

 

 

“ 21

“ Alexr Hastie, Parish of Cambusnethan and Helen Brown of this Parish

 

 

“2”6

“ 28

“ John Young, Union Parish, Aberdeen, and Janet Russell in this Parish

 

 

“2”6

“ John Young & Catharine Gibb both in this Parish

 

 

“2”6

“ Ann Jackson, Wife of George Anderson Store keeper, Bellshill, (refused) (interred on 14th Nov)

 

 

 

“ Cap Geo R Aikman for Ladylands

1”5”

 

 

“ Henry Brown, Collier, Legbrannoch

 

“6”8

 

“ Margt Agnew, Wife of John Hughes, Moulder, Glasgow, aged 31 years

 

“6”8

 

(totals)

 

123”16”3 ¾

12”3”6

4”2”6

           

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Proclamation Money 

1839

Brot forward

123”16”3 ¾

12”3”6

4”2”6

Decr 2

To John H Mack, for Southshaws

“16”6

 

 

“ John Marshall of Burnhouse Esqr

“13”9

 

 

“ James Orr, of Forest dyke

“6”

 

 

“ Alexr Waddell, Dewshills

“4”3

 

 

“ William Orr, Bridgehill

“3”

 

 

“ James Orr, of Bauds

“3”

 

 

“ 5

“ John Paterson, Barony Parish, Glasgow & Mary Peat of this Parish

 

 

“2”6

“ John Sommerville & Janet Young both in this Parish

 

 

“2”6

“ 8

“ Peter, son of Peter McVey, Furnace Keeper, Dundyron, aged 2 years

 

“1”10

 

“ Mary Sommerville, Wife of John Marshall, Farmer, Dunsyston, aged 31 years interred on 3d Curt

 

“6”8

 

“ 10

“ Mr Henry for the Lands of Bothwellshields

“13”

 

 

“ 10

“ James Wyllie 1/3 Blairmockhole

“6”9

 

 

“ 10

“ The Lands of Hassockridge

“14”2 ½

 

 

“ James Smith and Agnes Lochhead both in this Parish proclaimed for for first time on Sabbath 10th Novr

 

 

“2”6

“ 17

“ Elisabeth Goodwin, Wife of William Murphy, Moulder, Shotts Iron Works

 

“6”8

 

“ 23

“ Janet Addie, Wife of Isaac Wipper, Smith, Harthill aged 41

 

“6”8

 

“ 30

“ William, Son of Wm Murphy, aged (blank) years

 

 

 

 

 

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