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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOTHWELL [village] | Bothwell Bothwell Bothwell Bothwell Bothwell Bothwell |
Valuation Roll Voter's List Findlay's Directory New Statistical Account Post Mark Mr. R. Drake, Post Master Revd. Dr. Matthew Gardiner |
011.11 | A village rapidly extending in size from the number of new houses which are constantly being erected. The name be said to extend northwards as far as the villas at "Kirkfield", southwards to "bothwell Bridge" Trace 4.XI - 12.; eastwards to margin line of the Trace, & westward to the " Crescent Road", described on Trace 6. The older part of the village includes all the houses from the Pr. Church on both sides ofbthe T. P. Road, to a few chains south of "Green St." - which is the only street name in Bothwell, & also to the houses as far as the "Common" at the east end of " Green St." The Parish Ch. Manse, & School. Are in the old part of the village; the Free Ch. & Manse, & the U. P. Manse ( which is a little beyond what may be considered the village of Bothwell) are in the new portion. The Branch Bank of the Union Bank, the principal Inn, & the Post Office, are in the Main road or Street. Bothwell is full of new names, known only to the Proprietors. Every |
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