help with word

[graemelove]

Hi,

I'm having difficulty working out a word in the address in this 1872 birth record. It reads 31 Well Street, , Paisley.
I thought perhaps it was neighbour, but I'm not convinced.

Thanks.

[CaroleW]

Hi

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[graemelove]

Thanks. It's attached now. It kept saying my session timed out, and you beat me to it before I could put it up.

[TonyV]

Hi Graemelove

Pretty sure that it's not 'neighbour'. Compare the 'b' in December above. Had a look at modern and old maps but couldn't see a place name to match. Looks like Keighfar or even Heighfar.

[graemelove]

Thanks TonyV. I'm don't know if it's actually a part of the address. The wedding record of the parents just says 31 Well Street, Paisley and the 1871 census says 31 Well Street.

[graemelove]

This is from the same page, which seems to have the same content as my record, and it looks like it could be High Par(ish).

[goldie61]

Hi
Wikipedia says this - so I think it says High (or Laigh par(ish))

The town of Paisley fell entirely within the Abbey Parish until 1736, when three parishes were formed within the burgh: High, Middle and Laigh (Low).

Been trying to find out which parish Well st is in, but not obvious at first shot!

Hope this helps 

[Isabel H]

At first I thought it was Heigh par, but looking more closely, I think what looks like an e is actually a flourish on the H, so High par(ish).

[goldie61]

Yep, think you're right Isabel - a fancy H for High.