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Farm of Meikle Rebrae
« on: Friday 06 November 09 07:55 UTC (UK) »
I was wondering if anyone knows if there is still a farm or property in the parish of Forglen, County of Banffshire, known as Meikle Rebrae, or maybe he was the owner. The tenant in the 1840's was the widow Mary Morrison, or Leslie.
My gg grandfather, Alexander Allan was a farmhand at Wedderburn, then a slate quarrier at the Hills of Foudland. He was convicted for stealing 4 head of cattle from the farm, or at least receiving stolen property. The cattle were returned to their rightful owner, but alas, poor Alexander was convicted and transported to Australia.
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Re: Farm of Meikle Rebrae
« Reply #1 on: Friday 06 November 09 09:45 UTC (UK) »
You may find a lead here:

http://www.abdnet.co.uk/genuki/BAN/Forglen/locations.html
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Re: Farm of Meikle Rebrae
« Reply #2 on: Sunday 08 November 09 11:09 UTC (UK) »
http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/665580
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Re: Farm of Meikle Rebrae
« Reply #3 on: Sunday 08 November 09 20:56 UTC (UK) »
Yes, it looks like its still there - its on the map and there's a photo of the farm and a sign post to it. I'll have to drive by if I ever get over, but I don't think I'd be too welcome! I promise I won't steal any stotts.
Roger
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