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escaped by the aid of his wife, who was the sister of Sir Hugh Paterson of Bannockburn.
Warroch Street is named for the junior partner of Murdoch, Warroch & Co., who had a brewery here in 1765. In 1766 Mr. Murdoch, the senior partner, was Provost of the town, and during his tenure of office he was presented, when in London, to King George the Third, who remarked that he was the handsomest Scotsman he had ever seen.
Washington Street was named by Miss Mary Reid, the proprietrix of the ground on which it was formed, in honour of the founder of American Independence, in accordance with her political principles.
Weaver Street formed part of the lands belonging to the Incorporation of Weavers. It was laid out for feuing in 1792.
West Street (South Side) formed the western boundary of Tradeston. During the greater part of last century a railway occupied the centre of this street throughout its entire length. It was owned by William Dixon, of Govan Colliery, who utilised it in the transport of coal direct from the pit to the harbour for shipment.
West Street (Calton) formed the western boundary of the lands which lay between Mile-end and Broomward.
Western Road (Great). The formation of this thoroughfare was begun in 1839.
Whitehall Street was formed through the lands of Whitehall. The old mansion, still standing, smoke-begrimed and weird-like, is used as a store, and in appearance belies its name. In its palmy days the lawn reached down to the river.
Whitehill Street was formed through the lands of Whitehill. D
