In 1799 the estate known as 'Kirkbride' was owned by William Hannay. Early in the 1800s Kirkbride, Kilcronchie and Falbae were owned by Thomas Hughan, a native of Creetown who went to London and made a considerable fortune. ...
Mr. Haviland was a member of Parliament, a rich man with a large bestate/b and his lodge-keeper had just left him to join a fortunate son in America. Miss bBarholm/b heard this from one of her village friends when she was out with the phaeton ...
