Inverchaolain, Argyle, Scotland

Iverchaolain, Argyle, Scotland (#514)

History
Invercholain is the ancient and modern name of the Parish. Archibald Earl of Argyle is an important person in the parish. John Campbell Esq. of Southhall; Alexander Lamont, Esq. of Knockdown; Alexander Finlay, Esq. of Castletoward; Sir John Fife of Gortan; John Campbell, Esq. of Dunoon; and Mrs. Harkness of Garrachosen were the major land owners. The land was primarily used for, oak, blackfaced sheep, and cattle. The population in 1755 was 944, in 1811 it was 588, and in 1841 it was 699. The register began in 1737 but was kept imperfectly until 1771. Presbyterian and a Friendly Society are the churches in this parish.

This account was written in 1843. New Statistical Account of Scotland (FHL book 941 B4sa, series 2 vol 7