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'''Parish #5'''<br> | '''Parish #5'''<br> | ||
This is a guide to the history and major genealogical records of Scotland as they pertain to the parish of Lerwick. To learn more about how to use these records to search for your ancestors, go to the [[Scotland: Research Strategies for Locating Births, Marriages and Deaths|Scotland: Research Strategies]].<br> | This is a guide to the history and major genealogical records of Scotland as they pertain to the parish of Lerwick. To learn more about how to use these records to search for your ancestors, go to the [[Scotland: Research Strategies for Locating Births, Marriages and Deaths|Scotland: Research Strategies]].<br> | ||
= History<br> = | = History<br> = | ||
''The New Statistical Account of Scotland'' (pub. 1834-45) offers uniquely rich and detailed parish reports for the whole of Scotland, covering a vast range of topics including history, agriculture, education, trades, religion and social customs. The reports, written by the parish ministers, are available online at http://edina.ac.uk/stat-acc-scot/. Click on ‘Browse scanned pages’ then search the parish reports for your parish of interest. Also available at the {{FHL|new statistical account of scotland|title|disp=Family History Library.}} | ''The New Statistical Account of Scotland'' (pub. 1834-45) offers uniquely rich and detailed parish reports for the whole of Scotland, covering a vast range of topics including history, agriculture, education, trades, religion and social customs. The reports, written by the parish ministers, are available online at http://edina.ac.uk/stat-acc-scot/. Click on ‘Browse scanned pages’ then search the parish reports for your parish of interest. Also available at the {{FHL|new statistical account of scotland|title|disp=Family History Library.}} | ||
= Census Records<br> = | = Census Records<br> = | ||
A census is a count and description of the population, taken by the government, arranged by locality and by household. Read more about [[Scotland Census|census records.]] | A census is a count and description of the population, taken by the government, arranged by locality and by household. Read more about [[Scotland Census|census records.]] | ||
Here is a list of the Family History Library microfilm numbers for the census records of Lerwick as well as the library numbers for any surname indexes available: <br> | Here is a list of the Family History Library microfilm numbers for the census records of Lerwick as well as the library numbers for any surname indexes available: <br> | ||
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| <u>Year</u><br> | | <u>Year</u><br> | ||
| Family History Library Film Number<br> | | Family History Library Film Number<br> | ||
| <u>Surname Indexes</u><br> | | <u>Surname Indexes</u><br> | ||
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| 1841<br> | | 1841<br> | ||
| {{FHL|1042617|film|disp=1042617 }}<br> | | {{FHL|1042617|film|disp=1042617 }}<br> | ||
| none<br> | | none<br> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 1851<br> | | 1851<br> | ||
| {{FHL|1041487|film|disp=1041487}}<br> | | {{FHL|1041487|film|disp=1041487}}<br> | ||
| none<br> | | none<br> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 1861<br> | | 1861<br> | ||
| {{FHL|0103912|film|disp=0103912 }}<br> | | {{FHL|0103912|film|disp=0103912 }}<br> | ||
| none<br> | | none<br> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 1871<br> | | 1871<br> | ||
| {{FHL|0104101|film|disp=0104101 }}<br> | | {{FHL|0104101|film|disp=0104101 }}<br> | ||
| none<br> | | none<br> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 1881<br> | | 1881<br> | ||
| {{FHL|0203394|film|disp=0203394}} <br> | | {{FHL|0203394|film|disp=0203394}} <br> | ||
| {{FHL|6086700|film|disp=6086700 (2 fiche)}}<br> | | {{FHL|6086700|film|disp=6086700 (2 fiche)}}<br> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 1891<br> | | 1891<br> | ||
| {{FHL|0208608|film|disp=0208608 }}<br> | | {{FHL|0208608|film|disp=0208608 }}<br> | ||
| | | | ||
none<br> | none<br> | ||
|} | |} | ||
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1804 {{FHL|273012|title-id|disp=477622 Item 13}}<br> | 1804 {{FHL|273012|title-id|disp=477622 Item 13}}<br> | ||
The 1901 census of Scotland is indexed on [http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/?gclid=CLKJyYGQ4ZUCFQQCagod1gp0Ww www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk.] To use it, you must register and pay a small access fee. All available censuses, 1841-1901, are indexed on this website. It may be easier for you to pay to use the website rather than access the separate indexes through the library. | The 1901 census of Scotland is indexed on [http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/?gclid=CLKJyYGQ4ZUCFQQCagod1gp0Ww www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk.] To use it, you must register and pay a small access fee. All available censuses, 1841-1901, are indexed on this website. It may be easier for you to pay to use the website rather than access the separate indexes through the library. | ||
= Church Records<br> = | = Church Records<br> = | ||
The Established Church of Scotland was Presbyterian. Read more about [[Scotland Church Records|church records]]. <br>Here are the pre-1855 records that exist for this parish. | The Established Church of Scotland was Presbyterian. Read more about [[Scotland Church Records|church records]]. <br>Here are the pre-1855 records that exist for this parish. | ||
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== Established Church—Old Parochial Registers == | == Established Church—Old Parochial Registers == | ||
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| <u>Record Type</u> | | <u>Record Type</u> | ||
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==== Condition of Original Registers— ==== | ==== Condition of Original Registers— ==== | ||
'''Indexed: '''For an index to these records, see the Scottish Church Records Index available on computers at the Family History Library and family history centers. The records may be indexed in the [https://familysearch.org/search/collection/list#page=1®ion=EUROPE International Genealogical Index.]<br>'''Births:''' There are no entries October 1728–July 1730, August 1734–July 1735, September 1742–January 1751, and December 1755–January 1778. <br>'''Marriages:''' There are no entries September 1708–November 1709, June 1713–January 1742, December 1746–January 1751, and December 1775–October 1778. <br>'''Deaths:''' There are no entries 1775–December 1816.<br>'''Source:''' ''Key to the Parochial Registers of Scotland'', by V. Ben Bloxham, pub. 1970. British Book {{FHL|941 K23b|disp=941 K23b}}. | '''Indexed: '''For an index to these records, see the Scottish Church Records Index available on computers at the Family History Library and family history centers. The records may be indexed in the [https://familysearch.org/search/collection/list#page=1®ion=EUROPE International Genealogical Index.]<br>'''Births:''' There are no entries October 1728–July 1730, August 1734–July 1735, September 1742–January 1751, and December 1755–January 1778. <br>'''Marriages:''' There are no entries September 1708–November 1709, June 1713–January 1742, December 1746–January 1751, and December 1775–October 1778. <br>'''Deaths:''' There are no entries 1775–December 1816.<br>'''Source:''' ''Key to the Parochial Registers of Scotland'', by V. Ben Bloxham, pub. 1970. British Book {{FHL|941 K23b|disp=941 K23b}}. | ||
== Established Church—Kirk Session Records == | == Established Church—Kirk Session Records == | ||
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== Nonconformist Church Records == | == Nonconformist Church Records == | ||
A nonconformist church is any church that is not the Established church. Read more about nonconformity in Scotland in the article on the [[Scotland Church Records Union Lists|Scotland Church Records Union List. ]]<br> | A nonconformist church is any church that is not the Established church. Read more about nonconformity in Scotland in the article on the [[Scotland Church Records Union Lists|Scotland Church Records Union List. ]]<br> | ||
The New Statistical Account of Scotland for Lerwick for 1841 states that there were 187 dissenter families in the parish, but it does not mention specific groups.<br>Lerwick St. Columba Secession Church | The New Statistical Account of Scotland for Lerwick for 1841 states that there were 187 dissenter families in the parish, but it does not mention specific groups.<br>Lerwick St. Columba Secession Church | ||
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'''Records—'''<br>The extent of records is unknown. For information write to:<br>The Baptist Union of Scotland<br>12 Aytoun Road<br>Glasgow G41 5RT<br>Scotland | '''Records—'''<br>The extent of records is unknown. For information write to:<br>The Baptist Union of Scotland<br>12 Aytoun Road<br>Glasgow G41 5RT<br>Scotland | ||
= Civil Registration Records<br> = | = Civil Registration Records<br> = | ||
Government or civil registration of births, marriages, and deaths (also called statutory records) began on January 1, 1855 in Scotland. Each parish has a registrar's office and large cities have several. The records are created by the registrars and copies are sent to the General Register Office in Edinburgh. Annual indexes are then created for the records for the whole country. | Government or civil registration of births, marriages, and deaths (also called statutory records) began on January 1, 1855 in Scotland. Each parish has a registrar's office and large cities have several. The records are created by the registrars and copies are sent to the General Register Office in Edinburgh. Annual indexes are then created for the records for the whole country. | ||
See the article on [[Scotland Civil Registration- Vital Records|Scotland Civil Registration]] for more information and to access the records.<br> | See the article on [[Scotland Civil Registration- Vital Records|Scotland Civil Registration]] for more information and to access the records.<br> | ||
= Probate Records<br> = | = Probate Records<br> = | ||
Lerwick was under the probate jurisdiction of the Commissary Court of Orkney & Shetland until 1823, and since then has been under the Sheriff's Court of Lerwick. Probate records for 1513- 1901 are indexed online at [ | Lerwick was under the probate jurisdiction of the Commissary Court of Orkney & Shetland until 1823, and since then has been under the Sheriff's Court of Lerwick. Probate records for 1513- 1901 are indexed online at [[Scotland_Church_Records|www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk]]. You must register on the website but use of the index to probate records, called 'Wills & Testaments,' is free. You may then purchase a copy of the document or, if the document is before 1823, it will be on microfilm at the Family History Library. To find the microfilm numbers, search in the library [https://familysearch.org/#form=catalog catalog ] for the 'Place-names' of Shetland and the subject of 'Probate records.' Then click on the link to the records of the Commissariat of Orkney & Shetland. | ||
The library also has some post-1823 probate records for Shetland. Look in the library [https://familysearch.org/#form=catalog catalog ] for the 'Place-names' of Shetland and the subjects of 'Probate Records' and 'Probate Records - Indexes.' <br><br>Read more about [[Scotland Probate Records|Scotland Probate Records.]] <br><br> | The library also has some post-1823 probate records for Shetland. Look in the library [https://familysearch.org/#form=catalog catalog ] for the 'Place-names' of Shetland and the subjects of 'Probate Records' and 'Probate Records - Indexes.' <br><br>Read more about [[Scotland Probate Records|Scotland Probate Records.]] <br><br> | ||
Return to Shetland [[Shetland (or Zetland), Scotland Parishes|parish list.]]<br><br><br> | Return to Shetland [[Shetland (or Zetland), Scotland Parishes|parish list.]]<br><br><br> | ||
[[Category:Shetland]] | [[Category:Shetland]] | ||