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Scotland (Counties as in 1851-1901) => Scotland => Kirkcudbrightshire => Topic started by: zimmer46 on Saturday 01 January 22 14:14 GMT (UK)
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I am trying to find information about Cumstoun House near Tywnholm, particularly about its use and ownership around 1920 - 1930. I have searched but can only find info about the architectural significance, but nothing about who actually lived there. I would be very grateful if someone could point me towards a source for any information.
Thank you.
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The 1920 valuation rolls suggests that it might have been owned by a Lt Col C A S Maitland.
Scotlands People have the valuation Rolls that cover the period that you're interested in.
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Also appears to own the properties through to 1940. Full name s is Claud Archibald Scott Maitland.
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If it was he, there's lots about him on Google - e.g.
https://www.geni.com/people/Major-Claud-Maitland/6000000042486033374
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Thank you for this Gadget. Completely forgot about the Valuation Rolls. Just looking at them now and can see there were many tenants as well as the owner Major Maitland.
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This link gives a pic and details of the Maitland's ownership
https://www.blipfoto.com/sheilwill-2019-05-04
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Hi, I wrote a short history of Cumstoun House, freely available on the web at
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IiC6fTSjzTkKaegFhM5ZYlrqlYbF24Uu/view
After the end of WW1, and into the 1920’s the house was rented out, to various members of the aristocracy and landed gentry, eg once to a Lady Alice Anne, Duchess of Buckingham and Chandos, and more frequently to a local lady, Evelyn Maude Newlands Cross, from nearby Earlston House, Borgue