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DIREdTORY.
NEW GALLOWAY. KIRKCUDBRIGHTSHIRE,
n the same year a Sunday school was established, in which up-
wards of one hundred children are gratuitously taught. At a short
distance south of the town stands the ancient castle of Kenmure,
once a place of considerable strength ; Mary Queen of Scots
lodged in it one night, on her way from this country to England.
Loch Ken, which joins the town, is four miles and a half long, and
in manyplaces more than ft mile broad; it abounds with pilte and
perch, and some of the former have been caught of the weight of
tifty pounds. There is a commodioua hotel in the town, the Ken-
mure Arms. The nearest railway station is five miles distant.
Fairs are held on the first Wednesday after the 12th of April, the
first Wednesday after the 12th of July, the first Wednesday after
the 12th of August, and the first Wednesday after the 12th of
November. The parish of Kells embraces an area of 48,581 statute
acres, and in 1871 contained a population of 1,007 ; of this number
4^ were returned for New Galloway.
Dalry (or St. John's) is a village, in the parish of its name,
lying on the east bank of the river Ken ; 3% miles n. of New
Galloway, and the same distance from Balmaclehan, and 26 miles
N. of Kirkcudbright ; the southern portion ot the district is iu a
beautiful valley; composed of rich arable land; the high ^
grounds are pastoral, and graze considerable numbers of cattle and
eheep. The village of Dairy (the name of which signifies ' the
dale of the king') is surrounded with dehghtful scenery ; and there
is a good hotel (the Lochinvar, formerly the Plough) at the com-
mand of the visitor. In 1858 the Town hail or (St. John's hall) was
erected ; it is used for the purpose of holding public meetings,
lectures, &c.; it was built by subscription, at a cost of nearly £41)0,
and is a neat ornament to the place. There are several lakes in the
parish; the largest, called Lochinvar, covers an area of fifty acn^s ;
in the lake stands the remains of an ancient castle, formtrly
belonging to the Gordons, Knights of Lochinvar, and latterly Vis-
counts of Kenmure. The area of the parish 13 84,685 acres, and its
population in 1871, 1,074.
UARSPHAifiN, a parish and village, 13 miles n. of New Galloway,
and 32 miles n. of Kirkcudbright, is situated near the river Deogh ;
the village contains a parish kirk, the manse, a parochial school,
and a few scattered houses. The parish is somewhat eitensive,
but thinly populated; it is the most northerly and mountainouB
district in the stewartry, and is chiefly devoted to grazing. Thla
parish, with those of Dairy, Kells, and Balmaclellan, are designated
the district of Glenkens— famed for the true breed of black-faced
sheep and black cattle, as also for good horses of the Galloway
breed. Acreage. 54,624; population in 1871, 545.
The small village of BALStACLKLLAN, about one and a half milea
west of New Galloway, in the parish of its name, stands on the op-
posite side of the Ken to New Galloway, not far from the con-
fluence of the stream with the head of Loch Ken, twelve milea
south-west of Moniaive. The parish is of a mooi*y character,
interspersed with some inconsiderable lakes. Acreage, 23,C19;
population in 1871, 1,057-
-Letters from all parts arrive at eight morning, and are
POST OFFXCS, New GAiLOWAt, William M'Keuzie, Post Master-
despatched thereto at four afternoon.
Money Order and Telegraph 0,^ce and Savings Bank.
Post Office, Balmaclellan, Anthony M'Michael, Post Master — 'Letters from all parts arrive at half-past nine morning, and
are despatched thereto at five minutes past three afternoon.
The nearest Money Order Office is at New Galloway.
Post Office, Carsphairn, James Ferguson, Po$t itfoaitr— Letters fi'om all parts arrive at eleven morning, and are despatched
thereta at a quarter-past one afternoon.
The nearest Money Order Office is at New Galloway.
Post Office, Dalry, Anthony M'Kay, PosfJfosier— Letters from all parts arrive at nine morning, and are despatched thereto at
half-past three afternoon.
The nearest Money Order Office is at New Galloway.
Murdoch James, Drnmwhom
GENTRY AND CLERGY.
Alexander Mrs. Barbara A. Plumtree Cot-
tage, Dairy
Alexander James, Esq. (of Curriedowl),
Milton park, Dairy
Alexander William, Esq. (of Glenhowl), Dairy
Barbour Mr. James, Bogue
Barbour William. Esq. Barlay, Balmaclellan
Blair Rev. Samuel, the Manse, Dairy
Brown Mr. Oliphant, Shiel
Candlish Rev. J. M'Kay, Carnsphairn
Cannon Mrs. Marion, PlumtreeCottage,Dalry
Corrie Adam, Esq. New Galloway
Gordon the Hon. Mrs. Louisa Gordon, Bel-
lamy of Kenmiu-e Castle, New Galloway
Greig Rev. George, Millmark, Dairy
Haining Rev. John, Free Manse, Bogue
Home Mrs. Margaret, Overton,NewGalloway
Kennedy John Lawson, Esq. Knocknalling
Kennedy Peter, Esq. Garrock, New Galloway
M'CormickMr. James, Carspliairn
M'Corraick Mr. John, Carsphairn
M'Crae Mrs. Mary, Carsphairn
M*Gowan Mrs. Isabella, Meadowbank, New
Galloway
M'Millan William, Esq. Lamloch
M'Turk Jobn, Esq. Barskeoch
Maitland John G. Esq. Burnfoot
Maxwell Mrs. Elizabeth, Glenlee
Millman Mr. Alfred M'Kinlay, m.p. New
GaUoway
Morrine David, Esq. Dairy [maclellan
Murdoch James, Esq. Drumwhirn, Bal-
Murray Miss Ann, Meadowbank, New
Galloway [maclellan
Murray Rev. George, the Manse, Bal-
Nicol Rev. Thomas, b.d. Kells Manse
Paterson Rev. Alexander, m.a. the United
Presbyterian Manse, Dairy
Paterson Miss Jessie, Albyn House, Dahy
Sellar Professor WiUiam Young, ll.d. Ken-
bank, Dairy
Spalding Augustus Frederick M.Esq. Holme
Yorstoun Mrs. Emma Grierson, Ballingear
Kells, New Galloway
BANKERS.
Clydesdale Banking Company (Branch),
New Galloway — draws on the London and
Westminster Bank— Adam Corrie, agent
Union Bank of Scotland (Branch), Dairy
— draws on Glyn ^& Co. London— David
Morrine, agent
BLACKSMITHS.
Kerr David, Allin Gibbon bridge, Dairy
Lowden Samuel, Balmaclellan
M'Ghie John, Dairy
M'Murrie Duncan, Carsphairn
M'Queen James, Balmaclellan
Turner Wihiam & James, New Galloway
Walker William Shiel, New GaUoway
ACADEMIES & SCHOOLS.
Endowed Grammar School, Dairy
William Douglas, master
Female School, New Galloway— Jessie
J. Muir, mistress [mistress
Girls' School, Dairy— Margaret Stewart,
Hamilton John, Polharrow School
Public Schools: —
Balmaclellan — James Gray, master
Carsphairn — John Hannah, master
Corseglaa, Dairy— James M'Gill, master
Ironmaccanine, Balmaclellan John
Smith, master [master
KeUs, New Galloway— James M'Andrew,
Minniebuie, Balmaclellan— Thomas Kirk-
patrick, master [master
Shoanfraggen, Dairy—James Campbell,
BAKERS.
Dairy Baking Co. Dairy
M'Kay Robert, New Galloway
61
BOOT & SHOE MAKERS.
Brown Robert, Carsphairn
Crosbie John & Son, New Galloway
DalzielJohn, Dairy
Gall Richard, New Galloway
Gardiner John, New Galloway
M'Queen James, Balmaclellan
M'Turk John, Dairy
Reid WiUiam, Carsphairn
CATTLE DEALERS.
Robb William, New GaUoway
Smith James, Dahy
FARMERS.
in balmaclellan parish.
Barbour William, Barlay
Black Samuel, Killochy
Blain David, Garcrogo
Callender WiUiam, Cubbox
J Cannon David, Bartaggart
, Carruthecs Thomas, Hill
I Carson William, Lower
' Charters John, Balmaclellan
1 Corrie Thomas, Knocldea
! Craig John, Tarwilkie
; Gilchrist Horner, Cassoney
Gillespie John, Halfmark
Gray James, Ewanston
Hiddlestone Alexander, Corse
Johnstone Samuel, Barnshallooh
Lees James, SnmmerhiU
Leiper James, Ironlosh
Lorimer James, Scroggiehall
M-Connell John, Blackcraig
M'Kean Alexander, Barmark
M'Knight Archibald, Upper Harland
M'Lellan David, Barmurray
M'Lellan WiUiam, Barmurray
M*Michael James, Gateside
M'Michael Robert, Fauld of Wheat
M'MUlan John, Bridge House
M'MiUan Robert, Barscob
M'Robert William, Blosscroft
Muir Thomas, Caldow
Muirhead James, Teddyverries
l-l
Shaw David, Lochside
Shaw WiUiam & Alexander, High park
Stobo Thomas & Robert, CrogomainB
SummerviUe John, Shirmers
Tait John, Parkwhin
Williamson Robert, Ringbano
Wilson David, Low Harland
WUson Jessie & John, Troquhafm
Young John, BarnhiUies
in carsphairn parish.
Alexander WiUiam, Dundeugh & Woodlands
Barbour William, Dalshangan
Brydon James, senr. & junr. Nether and
Upper Holms and Clenoch
Campbell Thomas, Carsminnows
Harper John, Furmiston
Jamieson Richard (trustees), Holmbank
Johnstone Henry, Bardennoch
Kennedy James & WiUiam, Marbreck Craig-
engiUan and Castle Maddie
Kennedy John L. Barclay & Polnadie
Kennedy Robert, Brockloch, Meadowhead
& Woodhead
Kennedy WiUiam, Moorbroch
M'MiUan John & James, Glenhead and
Strath anna
M'MillanWm.M'CaU,Lamboch & Blackcraig
MitcheU Quintiu, Carnaval
Paterson Francis, Muirdroekwood
SummerviUe WilUam, Garryhorna
IN DALEY PARISH.
Ackroyd WiUiam, Barlae
Alexander James, Milton Park
Alexander WiUiam, Glenhowl
Armstrong — , Knockman
Barbour James, Bogue
Blackley James, Frostaen
Caig WiUiam, School Hous»
Carson James, Newfield
Clarkston John, Tower
Couitart John, Byers of Earlston
Dunkeld Mrs. — , Trolane
Glendinning WiUiam, MiUquarter
Good James, Bridgemark
Greig Rev. George, MiUmark
Henderson David, Milton
Heslop Samuel, Glenshimench
Hunter John, Gardinston MiU
Hunter Robert, Mainspark
Hunter Samuel, Ardoch
Kerr John, Greunan
M'Kay Andrew, New Mill
M'MiUan James, Marskaig
M'Naught Andrew, Kirkland
MiUigan John, Craighead
Ramsay Thomas, Auchenshinuooh
Raukin James, Arndarroch
Sibbald Samuel, Kenside
Smith WUUam, Todstone
Turner William, BoatoU
Wilson Alexander, Kenbank
IN KELLS parish.
Barbour James, Strangassel
BramweU Archibald C. Clenrle, Drumbraie
Laggan & Upper Garlooh
Bvowa OUphaut, Shiel
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NEW GALLOWAY. KIRKCUDBRIGHTSHIRE,
n the same year a Sunday school was established, in which up-
wards of one hundred children are gratuitously taught. At a short
distance south of the town stands the ancient castle of Kenmure,
once a place of considerable strength ; Mary Queen of Scots
lodged in it one night, on her way from this country to England.
Loch Ken, which joins the town, is four miles and a half long, and
in manyplaces more than ft mile broad; it abounds with pilte and
perch, and some of the former have been caught of the weight of
tifty pounds. There is a commodioua hotel in the town, the Ken-
mure Arms. The nearest railway station is five miles distant.
Fairs are held on the first Wednesday after the 12th of April, the
first Wednesday after the 12th of July, the first Wednesday after
the 12th of August, and the first Wednesday after the 12th of
November. The parish of Kells embraces an area of 48,581 statute
acres, and in 1871 contained a population of 1,007 ; of this number
4^ were returned for New Galloway.
Dalry (or St. John's) is a village, in the parish of its name,
lying on the east bank of the river Ken ; 3% miles n. of New
Galloway, and the same distance from Balmaclehan, and 26 miles
N. of Kirkcudbright ; the southern portion ot the district is iu a
beautiful valley; composed of rich arable land; the high ^
grounds are pastoral, and graze considerable numbers of cattle and
eheep. The village of Dairy (the name of which signifies ' the
dale of the king') is surrounded with dehghtful scenery ; and there
is a good hotel (the Lochinvar, formerly the Plough) at the com-
mand of the visitor. In 1858 the Town hail or (St. John's hall) was
erected ; it is used for the purpose of holding public meetings,
lectures, &c.; it was built by subscription, at a cost of nearly £41)0,
and is a neat ornament to the place. There are several lakes in the
parish; the largest, called Lochinvar, covers an area of fifty acn^s ;
in the lake stands the remains of an ancient castle, formtrly
belonging to the Gordons, Knights of Lochinvar, and latterly Vis-
counts of Kenmure. The area of the parish 13 84,685 acres, and its
population in 1871, 1,074.
UARSPHAifiN, a parish and village, 13 miles n. of New Galloway,
and 32 miles n. of Kirkcudbright, is situated near the river Deogh ;
the village contains a parish kirk, the manse, a parochial school,
and a few scattered houses. The parish is somewhat eitensive,
but thinly populated; it is the most northerly and mountainouB
district in the stewartry, and is chiefly devoted to grazing. Thla
parish, with those of Dairy, Kells, and Balmaclellan, are designated
the district of Glenkens— famed for the true breed of black-faced
sheep and black cattle, as also for good horses of the Galloway
breed. Acreage. 54,624; population in 1871, 545.
The small village of BALStACLKLLAN, about one and a half milea
west of New Galloway, in the parish of its name, stands on the op-
posite side of the Ken to New Galloway, not far from the con-
fluence of the stream with the head of Loch Ken, twelve milea
south-west of Moniaive. The parish is of a mooi*y character,
interspersed with some inconsiderable lakes. Acreage, 23,C19;
population in 1871, 1,057-
-Letters from all parts arrive at eight morning, and are
POST OFFXCS, New GAiLOWAt, William M'Keuzie, Post Master-
despatched thereto at four afternoon.
Money Order and Telegraph 0,^ce and Savings Bank.
Post Office, Balmaclellan, Anthony M'Michael, Post Master — 'Letters from all parts arrive at half-past nine morning, and
are despatched thereto at five minutes past three afternoon.
The nearest Money Order Office is at New Galloway.
Post Office, Carsphairn, James Ferguson, Po$t itfoaitr— Letters fi'om all parts arrive at eleven morning, and are despatched
thereta at a quarter-past one afternoon.
The nearest Money Order Office is at New Galloway.
Post Office, Dalry, Anthony M'Kay, PosfJfosier— Letters from all parts arrive at nine morning, and are despatched thereto at
half-past three afternoon.
The nearest Money Order Office is at New Galloway.
Murdoch James, Drnmwhom
GENTRY AND CLERGY.
Alexander Mrs. Barbara A. Plumtree Cot-
tage, Dairy
Alexander James, Esq. (of Curriedowl),
Milton park, Dairy
Alexander William, Esq. (of Glenhowl), Dairy
Barbour Mr. James, Bogue
Barbour William. Esq. Barlay, Balmaclellan
Blair Rev. Samuel, the Manse, Dairy
Brown Mr. Oliphant, Shiel
Candlish Rev. J. M'Kay, Carnsphairn
Cannon Mrs. Marion, PlumtreeCottage,Dalry
Corrie Adam, Esq. New Galloway
Gordon the Hon. Mrs. Louisa Gordon, Bel-
lamy of Kenmiu-e Castle, New Galloway
Greig Rev. George, Millmark, Dairy
Haining Rev. John, Free Manse, Bogue
Home Mrs. Margaret, Overton,NewGalloway
Kennedy John Lawson, Esq. Knocknalling
Kennedy Peter, Esq. Garrock, New Galloway
M'CormickMr. James, Carspliairn
M'Corraick Mr. John, Carsphairn
M'Crae Mrs. Mary, Carsphairn
M*Gowan Mrs. Isabella, Meadowbank, New
Galloway
M'Millan William, Esq. Lamloch
M'Turk Jobn, Esq. Barskeoch
Maitland John G. Esq. Burnfoot
Maxwell Mrs. Elizabeth, Glenlee
Millman Mr. Alfred M'Kinlay, m.p. New
GaUoway
Morrine David, Esq. Dairy [maclellan
Murdoch James, Esq. Drumwhirn, Bal-
Murray Miss Ann, Meadowbank, New
Galloway [maclellan
Murray Rev. George, the Manse, Bal-
Nicol Rev. Thomas, b.d. Kells Manse
Paterson Rev. Alexander, m.a. the United
Presbyterian Manse, Dairy
Paterson Miss Jessie, Albyn House, Dahy
Sellar Professor WiUiam Young, ll.d. Ken-
bank, Dairy
Spalding Augustus Frederick M.Esq. Holme
Yorstoun Mrs. Emma Grierson, Ballingear
Kells, New Galloway
BANKERS.
Clydesdale Banking Company (Branch),
New Galloway — draws on the London and
Westminster Bank— Adam Corrie, agent
Union Bank of Scotland (Branch), Dairy
— draws on Glyn ^& Co. London— David
Morrine, agent
BLACKSMITHS.
Kerr David, Allin Gibbon bridge, Dairy
Lowden Samuel, Balmaclellan
M'Ghie John, Dairy
M'Murrie Duncan, Carsphairn
M'Queen James, Balmaclellan
Turner Wihiam & James, New Galloway
Walker William Shiel, New GaUoway
ACADEMIES & SCHOOLS.
Endowed Grammar School, Dairy
William Douglas, master
Female School, New Galloway— Jessie
J. Muir, mistress [mistress
Girls' School, Dairy— Margaret Stewart,
Hamilton John, Polharrow School
Public Schools: —
Balmaclellan — James Gray, master
Carsphairn — John Hannah, master
Corseglaa, Dairy— James M'Gill, master
Ironmaccanine, Balmaclellan John
Smith, master [master
KeUs, New Galloway— James M'Andrew,
Minniebuie, Balmaclellan— Thomas Kirk-
patrick, master [master
Shoanfraggen, Dairy—James Campbell,
BAKERS.
Dairy Baking Co. Dairy
M'Kay Robert, New Galloway
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BOOT & SHOE MAKERS.
Brown Robert, Carsphairn
Crosbie John & Son, New Galloway
DalzielJohn, Dairy
Gall Richard, New Galloway
Gardiner John, New Galloway
M'Queen James, Balmaclellan
M'Turk John, Dairy
Reid WiUiam, Carsphairn
CATTLE DEALERS.
Robb William, New GaUoway
Smith James, Dahy
FARMERS.
in balmaclellan parish.
Barbour William, Barlay
Black Samuel, Killochy
Blain David, Garcrogo
Callender WiUiam, Cubbox
J Cannon David, Bartaggart
, Carruthecs Thomas, Hill
I Carson William, Lower
' Charters John, Balmaclellan
1 Corrie Thomas, Knocldea
! Craig John, Tarwilkie
; Gilchrist Horner, Cassoney
Gillespie John, Halfmark
Gray James, Ewanston
Hiddlestone Alexander, Corse
Johnstone Samuel, Barnshallooh
Lees James, SnmmerhiU
Leiper James, Ironlosh
Lorimer James, Scroggiehall
M-Connell John, Blackcraig
M'Kean Alexander, Barmark
M'Knight Archibald, Upper Harland
M'Lellan David, Barmurray
M'Lellan WiUiam, Barmurray
M*Michael James, Gateside
M'Michael Robert, Fauld of Wheat
M'MUlan John, Bridge House
M'MiUan Robert, Barscob
M'Robert William, Blosscroft
Muir Thomas, Caldow
Muirhead James, Teddyverries
l-l
Shaw David, Lochside
Shaw WiUiam & Alexander, High park
Stobo Thomas & Robert, CrogomainB
SummerviUe John, Shirmers
Tait John, Parkwhin
Williamson Robert, Ringbano
Wilson David, Low Harland
WUson Jessie & John, Troquhafm
Young John, BarnhiUies
in carsphairn parish.
Alexander WiUiam, Dundeugh & Woodlands
Barbour William, Dalshangan
Brydon James, senr. & junr. Nether and
Upper Holms and Clenoch
Campbell Thomas, Carsminnows
Harper John, Furmiston
Jamieson Richard (trustees), Holmbank
Johnstone Henry, Bardennoch
Kennedy James & WiUiam, Marbreck Craig-
engiUan and Castle Maddie
Kennedy John L. Barclay & Polnadie
Kennedy Robert, Brockloch, Meadowhead
& Woodhead
Kennedy WiUiam, Moorbroch
M'MiUan John & James, Glenhead and
Strath anna
M'MillanWm.M'CaU,Lamboch & Blackcraig
MitcheU Quintiu, Carnaval
Paterson Francis, Muirdroekwood
SummerviUe WilUam, Garryhorna
IN DALEY PARISH.
Ackroyd WiUiam, Barlae
Alexander James, Milton Park
Alexander WiUiam, Glenhowl
Armstrong — , Knockman
Barbour James, Bogue
Blackley James, Frostaen
Caig WiUiam, School Hous»
Carson James, Newfield
Clarkston John, Tower
Couitart John, Byers of Earlston
Dunkeld Mrs. — , Trolane
Glendinning WiUiam, MiUquarter
Good James, Bridgemark
Greig Rev. George, MiUmark
Henderson David, Milton
Heslop Samuel, Glenshimench
Hunter John, Gardinston MiU
Hunter Robert, Mainspark
Hunter Samuel, Ardoch
Kerr John, Greunan
M'Kay Andrew, New Mill
M'MiUan James, Marskaig
M'Naught Andrew, Kirkland
MiUigan John, Craighead
Ramsay Thomas, Auchenshinuooh
Raukin James, Arndarroch
Sibbald Samuel, Kenside
Smith WUUam, Todstone
Turner William, BoatoU
Wilson Alexander, Kenbank
IN KELLS parish.
Barbour James, Strangassel
BramweU Archibald C. Clenrle, Drumbraie
Laggan & Upper Garlooh
Bvowa OUphaut, Shiel
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