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Watson/Chricton heiress Milnhorn/Blacklaw farms in Bendochy/Blairgowrie
« on: Wednesday 27 April 11 09:44 BST (UK) »
Hi everyone.

I'm looking for information about my GGGGGG Grandmother John Leith Watson born 1764 - the daughter of James Watson of Milnhorn (possibly a military man) and Jennet (surname unknown).  She was named for her benefactor who promised to leave his or her estate to the firstborn child of James and Jennet if named after him/her - some several million pounds in todays money.  The parents were taking no chances and promptly baptised their daughter John!  It is an intriguing story but I cannot find out anything about the name of the benfactor or a will.  John Leith was baptised in London.  Can anyone help?

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Re: Watson/Chricton heiress Milnhorn/Blacklaw farms in Bendochy/Blairgowrie
« Reply #1 on: Monday 16 May 11 13:34 BST (UK) »
You will find reference to both Milnhorn /Millhorn  and Blacklaw in the  Farm Horse Tax Roll 1797-98 by checking the entries for Rattray,Blairgowrie and Bendochy.The names associated with these places seem to be Carr,Gilchrist and Duffers.In case you haven't located the farms ,they are on the Ordinance Survey map of the district.Good luck!

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Re: Watson/Chricton heiress Milnhorn/Blacklaw farms in Bendochy/Blairgowrie
« Reply #2 on: Tuesday 17 May 11 09:27 BST (UK) »
Hi there, thankyou for your advice.  I have looked at the data you suggested but it was a while ago and I was new to searching, I may have missed something so will look again.  I have written to Milnhorn Farm which is now a riding stables, but they didn't answer sadly.  I've also tried to find a current adress for Blacklaw Farm to do the same but no joy yet.  None of the names you mentioned are in our tree, which could mean my family were tennant farmers rather than land owners?  it is intriguing and frustraing in equal measure.  All the best with your searching :)

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Re: Watson/Chricton heiress Milnhorn/Blacklaw farms in Bendochy/Blairgowrie
« Reply #3 on: Tuesday 17 May 11 19:48 BST (UK) »
Have you tried simply entering the name of the farm and "Crichton".A lot seems to come up that way.Blacklaw is still there,by the way,and it looks as if it's very well looked after.(Google Streetview!)My own family has connections  with farms in the immediate vicinity and actually with Crichtons,I believe by marriage.
Another interesting document is the Commissariat of Dunkeld if you are willing to plough through it.
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