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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
FREE CHURCH SCHOOL [Bridge of Weir] Free Church School
Free Church School
Free Church School
Mr. Gemmel, Master
Revd. [Reverend] Alexander Findlay, Houston
Valuation Roll
007.14 A substantial Stone building Constucted for the purpose of educating the Adults residing in the village who belong to the "Free Church". The Master and Mistress are maintained out of the established funds.
TANNERY [Bridge of Weir] Tan Works
Tan Works
Tan Works
James Speirs, Proprietor
John Holmes, Girthill
David Todd, Bridge of Weir
007.14 An extensive Tan Works including numerous Tan Pits. The property of James Speirs, "Bridge of Weir".
HIGH GRYFE MILL (Cotton) High Gryfe Mill
High Gryfe Mill
High Gryfe Mill
David Todd, Manager
James Speirs Bridge of Weir
John Holmes Girthill
007.14 An extensive Cotton Mill worked by Machinery. It is supplied with water from the "Gryfe" by means of a lead to assist in its workings.

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County of Renfrew Parish of Houston

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