SAMUELSTON, a village, in the parish of Glads-
MuiR, county of Haddington; containing 215 inhabitants.
This village, which is situated on the north
bank of the river Tyne, consists of irregularly built and
widely detached houses. It is chiefly inhabited by persons
employed in agricultural pursuits, and in the various
trades requisite for the supply of the district. The
inhabitants formerly carried on an extensive trade in
meal; and though it has been greatly diminished, there
are still two corn-mills, to one of which is attached a
saw-mill for cutting palings and other purposes. A
school of about thirty children has been established in
the village; the master has a house and garden rentfree,
in addition to the fees, which are inconsiderable.