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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST PETER'S WELL | St. Peter's Well St. Peter's Well St. Peter's Well St. Peter's Well Peter's Well Peter's Well Peter's Well |
Chalmers Caledonia Mr. William Arrol, J.P. [Justice of the Peace] Butts Ho. [House] Robert Paterson Greenhill Old Statistical Acct. [Account] James Paterson Houston Thomas White Houston Matthew Sterret, Houston |
007.11 | A copious spring of excellent water, partially protected by an old but substantial wall. It has a very ancient appearance. Little is known about it, except from its proximity with the Ancient church of Houston (a portion of which is yet standing) dedicated to Saint Peter, it may be supposed to be in Connection with and named after it. |
| NORTH STREET [Houston] | North Street North Street North Street |
Mr. D. McLaren, Houston Mr. M. King, Postmaster James Paterson, Houston |
007.11 | This street is named from its situation, being on the north side of the village. It is about 16 Chs. [Chains] long, and is made public to the east where it meets the Ph. [Parish] road. New houses on both sides are quite modern. |
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[page] 42County of Renfrew Parish of Houston
Note: St. Peter's Well - "A copious spring of excellent water, near the church, is called Saint Peter's Well." Chalmers Caledonia
Note: There is a well at a little distance, on the north west of the church, called St. Peters Well; it is covered with a wall of cut freestone, arched in the roof in Old Statistical Account Vol. 1 Page 316.
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