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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEWART'S RAISS | Stewarts Raes Stewarts Raes Stewarts Raes Stewarts Raiss |
Mr John Wilson Mr Peter McLean Thomas Scott See Authorities quoted for Stewarts Raiss Tower on this Sheet |
012.15 | This Name applies to a Short narrow lane the houses on either Side of which are occupied by poor people |
| DOVECOTHALL T.P. | Dovecothall Bar Dovecothall Bar Dovecothall Bar Dovecotehall |
Road Schedule Mr Anderson Road Surveyor Mr Thomas Scott Collector New Stat [Statistical] Account |
012.15 | A Toll bar on the TurnpiKe Road between Barrhead and Glasgow |
| LEVERN MILL (Cotton) | Levern Mill Levern Mill Levern Mill |
Mr Dunlop Propr [Proprietor] Mr John Wilson Peter McLean |
012.15 | The boilerhouse And Engine of this establishment is on the Abbey parish Side of the Levern Water Manufacture Cotton Spinning and Weaving |
| RUFFLEES | Rufflees Rufflees Rufflees |
Rental Mr Ballingall Factor Valuation Roll |
012.15 | A dwellinghouse with offices attached the property of the Earl of Glasgow Occupied by John Caldwell. |
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[Page] 202County of Renfrew -- Parish of Abbey
Stewarts Raiss-- See Authorities quoted for "Stewarts Raiss Tower" in this sheet.
Rufflees: "Ruff, rest; the roll of a drum; beating with the feet as aggressive of applause"
"Ruf, rough"
"Lee, to act at little lee, to leave scarcely any means of shelter or escape"
"Lee, Shelter; sheltered; lonely"
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