Location in OS first edition
also recorded as Blackfarding, Blackfarthing
See also the post for House O'Water, as the two properties appear to have been amalgamated at some point.
The 1841 census shows James Houston 24 farming with his wife Mary 26, their children Mary 3 and William 1, John Hyslop 30 an agricultural labourer and 2 female servants.
The 1851 census shows George Campbell 54 Farmer of 100 Acres with his wife wife Agnes (Cook) 44, son David A Campbell 17 working as a farm servant, son Thomas 15 also a farm servant, son George 11, son William 3, 1 female house servant and visitor John Johnston a tailor.
(George Campbell was in Dettingen, Old Cumnock in 1841)
The 1861 census shows Deborah Dick (Wells) 51, a bower, living there with her daughters Margaret 21, Ellen 15 and Janet 13, 1 lodger who is a coalminer and 1 lodger who us an agricultural labourer.
The 1871 census shows Blackfarden now occupied by Andrew Kay 33 an agricultural labourer, his wife Margaret (McClanachan) 34, dtr Elisa 13, dtr Sarah 11 and son John 9.
1881 No census entry found for Blackfarden, but the valuation roll suggests that the lands of Blackfarthing are let to Hugh Craig who resides at House O'Water.
IN 1855-7 place names OS1/3/49/34 - A small farm house occupied by George Campbell. The property of Sir John Cathcart.
alternate spellings: Blackfarthing Blackfarding Farding, Blackfurthy
IN 1855-7 place names OS1/3/49/34 - A small farm house occupied by George Campbell. The property of Sir John Cathcart.
alternate spellings: Blackfarthing Blackfarding Farding, Blackfurthy
Valuation Rolls
1855 Tenant of Blackfurthy, George Campbell
1865 Tenant Blackfarthing Ivie Campbell (with House o'Water)
1875 Tenant Hugh Craig
1885 prop Sir Reginald Cathcart, tenant Hugh Craig.
1935 prop John Cathcart Christie.
1940 prop Mrs Isabella Christie.
