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Auchterarder being the only Royal Burgh in Strathearn, was the head burgh of that County Palatine and the seat of a Sheriffdom, the area of which was probably co-extensive with Strathearn.

From Chronicles of Strathearn by Macdougall, W. B.

In June, 1616, he is appointed a Commissioner of the Peace for the Sheriffdom of Elgin and Forres.

From History of the Mackenzies, with genealogies of the principal families of the name by Mackenzie, Alexander

This honour was conferred upon him, whilst he was at Bath, and quite unexpectedly; and equally so, was his election to the Sheriffdom, conjointly with Mr. Alderman Marshall, on the midsummer-day following.

From The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 20, No. 568, September 29, 1832 by Various