Location up the Glenmuirwater road in Logan. Alternate spelling Boylston
Still a dairy farm operated by Alexander Struthers.
1776 William lawful son to James McLatchie and Marion Laidlie in Boylston was born 10th and baptised 11th April 1776
Horse Tax 1797-98 William Kerr Boyleston 3 horses, 2 taxed.
photos from Morag Gordon
1841 census
Valuation Roll
Boyleston
The above newspaper report has the wrong name for Peggy's father. Peggy was 98.
James Bell 90
Farm sale from the Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald 1844.
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| Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald - Friday 17 March 1899 |
Valuation Roll
1875 prop Marquis of Bute.
1895 tenant John Latta.
1915 tenant William Latta.
1920 prop William Latta.
1925 prop Alexander Struthers.
Alexander Weir in the Valuation Roll for 1855 he is tenant of Boylston, Broadmeadow, and North Auchingibbert.
1851 census Farmer Of 95 Acres, aged 34 with wife and family and one servant, Jean Baird, 17.
1861 census Farmer Of 125 Acres Employing 2 Men 2 Woman 1 Boy
1871 census Farmer Of 120 Acres All Arable Employing 3 Labourers
Robert Dalgliesh by1881 census until his death in 1884. 1881 shows 85 acres and 1 domestic living in, Helen Conner 16. Wife Jean is 80 as is Robert.
William Latta by 1899
(Kay)
Buried in Cumnock New Cemetery and transcribed by George McMillan 2020
Alexander Weir in the Valuation Roll for 1855 he is tenant of Boylston, Broadmeadow, and North Auchingibbert.
1851 census Farmer Of 95 Acres, aged 34 with wife and family and one servant, Jean Baird, 17.
1861 census Farmer Of 125 Acres Employing 2 Men 2 Woman 1 Boy
1871 census Farmer Of 120 Acres All Arable Employing 3 Labourers
Robert Dalgliesh by1881 census until his death in 1884. 1881 shows 85 acres and 1 domestic living in, Helen Conner 16. Wife Jean is 80 as is Robert.
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| Ard and Sltcts Hrld 1871 , ploughing done for Mr Dalgliesh |
William Latta by 1899
(Kay)
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| William Latta Farmer Boylston sale CC 1921.jpg |
10.1.1. Struthers Beattie
In loving memory of James Findlay Struthers of Boylston Farm who died 24th November 2004 aged 79 years loving father and grandpa beloved husband of Agnes Beattie who died 4th February 2014 aged 84 years loving mum and gran
Forever in our thoughts
