FARQUHARSON, Francis 2nd of Monaltrie (2nd family), Jacobite in 1745 1
- Born: About 1710
- Died: 22 June 1790 1
- Buried: 1790, Farquharson Burial Aisle, Kirkyard of Crathie, Aberdeenshire, Scotland 1
Another name for Francis was FARQUHARSON, Francis 6th of Monaltrie.2
General Notes:
"Ballater was created as a new town from around 1790 initially by Francis Farquharson of Monaltrie and then by his nephew William. The impact of Francis Farquharson on the subsequent development of Royal Deeside was immense and he can be seen as the 'father' of the local tourist industry."
from website Royal Deeside
Francis died childless and his nephew William inherited from him. 1
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