CUMINESTOWN, a village, in the parish of MonQUHiTTER,
district of Turriff, county of Aberdeen,
6 miles (E. by N.) from TurrifiF; containing 477 inhabitants.
This place took its name from Joseph Cumine,
Esq., an enterprising landowner, who founded it about
the middle of the last century. The present proprietor
of Auchry, who purchased the mansion and principal
part of the estate from Mr. Cumine's family in 1830,
has actively pursued the plans partially carried out by
the Cumines, for the improvement of his property in
the parish, and the promotion of the agricultural interest.
A post-office has been established in the village. See
MoNaUHITTER.