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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RIVER CLYDE | River Clyde River Clyde River Clyde |
Robert Monteith Esq: Revd. [Reverend] William Struthers . minister Mr John Murray Schoolmaster Forrest's County Map dated 1816 Johnston's County Map |
026.13 | The Clyde which forms the Southern Boundary of the Parish dividing it from Pettinain Parish flows in a Westerly direction through rich holm lands x x x During the lapse of ages the Clyde has often changed its Course in this neighbourhood a former channel of no very recent date is still to be seen on the property of WestbanK _ This channel at present has the appearance of a Winding lake so overgrown in some parts with reeds & marshy Grass as to have Consolidated into a sward Capable of being Cut by the scythe, (or) the mower to ensure a better footing fastening flat boards to his feet. after the fashion of the Esquimause snow shoe. See Page ____ |
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