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CollectionGB 0231 University of Aberdeen, Special Collections
LevelFonds
Ref NoMS 3006
TitleFarming diary of the Laws of Milltown of Learney and local history research by Ada McGillivray
Date1821-1975
Extent0.03 linear metres
Administrative HistoryAda McGillivray's husband was Mrs. Spark-Law's nephew. The Laws originally held the lease of Milton of Learney of Brebner of Learney, then of Thomas Innes of Learney. When the last of a family of bachelor Law brothers died, their nephew, J. Spark, took the lease and on Thomas Innes' request became Spark-Law. By 1980 Thomas Innes was farming the land himself.
SourceMrs. Spark-Law gave the papers to the library in 1980
DescriptionFarming diary of Milltown of Learney, including accounts, 1836 - 1854; Copy lease of farm, 1821 - 1850; 'History of Old Meldrum' (printed booklet), c 1970; Typed story of George Webster by A. H. McGillivray, c 1970; Typed 'People of the North East', by A. H. McGillivray, c 1970.
Access StatusOpen
LanguageEnglish
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