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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HAMILTON [parish] | Hamilton Parish Hamilton Parish Hamilton Parish Hamilton Parish Hamilton Parish Hamilton Parish Hamilton Parish Hamilton Parish Hamilton Parish Hamilton Parish Hamilton Parish Hamilton Parish |
New Statistical Account Gazetteer of Scotland Forett's Co.[County] Map Hamilton Directory Valuation Roll Voters' List R Graeme. Factor F. Hamilton, Writer, Hamilton Sheriff's Returns Chalmers' Caledonia Origines Parochiales Scotiae Old Statistical Account |
011; 012; 017; 018; 023; 024 | "The ancient name of this Parish was Cadzow, commonly prounounced Cawgo or Caygae, the etymology of which is uncertain. From Acts of Parliament published by command of his Majesty, we have that the name of this Parish was changed from Cadzow to Hamilton, by virtue of a charter granted by James II of Scotland, to James, first Lord Hamilton. The Parish of Hamilton is situated in the middle ward of Lanarkshire (of which the town of Hamilton is the capital.) From Maidenlees in the south to Bothwell Bridge in the north, it is six miles in length, & from Rotten Burn, where it meets with the Parish of Blantyre, on the west, to the banks of the Clyde opposite Carbarns, where |
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