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'''Innerleithen (#762)''' | '''Innerleithen (#762)''' | ||
This is a guide to the history and major genealogical records of Scotland as they pertain to the parish of Innerleithen. To learn more about how to use these records to search for your ancestors, go to the [[Scotland: | This is a guide to the history and major genealogical records of Scotland as they pertain to the parish of Innerleithen. 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|<u>Scotland: Research Strategies.</u>]] | ||
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= '''History''' = | = '''History''' = | ||
INNERLEITHEN, a '''parish''', chiefly in the county of Peebles, but partly in the county of Selkirk, 6½ miles (E. S. E.) from Peebles. This place, properly Inverleithen, derives its name from one of the numerous streams that flow through the lands into the river Tweed. The church, built in 1786, is a neat substantial edifice, conveniently situated, and adapted for a congregation of 350 persons. The members of the '''Free Church''' have a place of worship.<ref>Lewis, Samuel A., ''[http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.aspx?compid=43448#s24 A Topographical Dictionary of Scotland]'' (1846), pp. 555-584. Adapted. Date accessed: 06 February 2014.</ref> | |||
''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/ http://edina.ac.uk/stat-acc-scot/]. Click on ‘Browse scanned pages’ then search the parish reports for Innerleithern. Also available at the {{FHL|the new statistical account of scotland|title|disp=<u>Family History Library.</u>}} | ''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/ http://edina.ac.uk/stat-acc-scot/]. Click on ‘Browse scanned pages’ then search the parish reports for Innerleithern. Also available at the {{FHL|the new statistical account of scotland|title|disp=<u>Family History Library.</u>}} | ||
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The 1901 census of Scotland is indexed on [http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/ 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 indexes through the library. | The 1901 census of Scotland is indexed on [http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/ 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 indexes through the library. | ||
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= '''Church Records''' = | = '''Church Records''' = | ||
The Established Church of Scotland was Presbyterian. Read more about [[Scotland Church Records|<u>Scotland Church Records</u>]]. | The Established Church of Scotland was Presbyterian. Read more about [[Scotland Church Records|<u>Scotland Church Records</u>]]. | ||
Here are the pre-1855 records that exist for this parish. | Here are the pre-1855 records that exist for this parish. | ||
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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 on computer at the Family History Library and family history centers. Some records may be indexed in the [https://familysearch.org/search/collection/list#page=1®ion=EUROPE International Genealogical Index. ]<br>'''Births:''' There are only nine entries February 1681–May 1706. One page of entries for 1703–1717 is entered after May 1725; the entry at 1669 is crossed out with ink. Entries for 1791–1805 occur on alternate pages of the register for the period 1789–1794. Mothers' names are not recorded until 1761.<br>'''Marriages: '''Proclamations are intermixed with other matters until 1676. No entries exist April 1648–June1651. There is a separate record of marriages June1651–December 1666. No entries exist July 1695–July 1706 or June1726–June1727, after which date the record is again intermixed with other matters.<br>'''Deaths:''' Mortcloth Dues are recorded until 1763. Then there are only a few entries until July 1824, after which deaths are recorded.<br>'''Source:''' ''Key to the Parochial Registers of Scotland, ''by V. Ben Bloxham, pub. 1970. British Book 941 K23b. | '''Indexed:''' For an index to these records, see the Scottish Church Records Index on computer at the Family History Library and family history centers. Some records may be indexed in the [https://familysearch.org/search/collection/list#page=1®ion=EUROPE International Genealogical Index. ]<br>'''Births:''' There are only nine entries February 1681–May 1706. One page of entries for 1703–1717 is entered after May 1725; the entry at 1669 is crossed out with ink. Entries for 1791–1805 occur on alternate pages of the register for the period 1789–1794. Mothers' names are not recorded until 1761.<br>'''Marriages: '''Proclamations are intermixed with other matters until 1676. No entries exist April 1648–June1651. There is a separate record of marriages June1651–December 1666. No entries exist July 1695–July 1706 or June1726–June1727, after which date the record is again intermixed with other matters.<br>'''Deaths:''' Mortcloth Dues are recorded until 1763. Then there are only a few entries until July 1824, after which deaths are recorded.<br>'''Source:''' ''Key to the Parochial Registers of Scotland, ''by V. Ben Bloxham, pub. 1970. British Book 941 K23b. | ||
== <br>'''Established Church—Kirk Session Records''' == | == <br>'''Established Church—Kirk Session Records''' == | ||
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<br>The Kirk session was the court of the parish. The session was made up of the minister and the land owners and business men of the parish, chosen to serve on the session. The Kirk session dealt with moral issues, minor criminal cases, matters of the poor and education, matters of discipline, and the general concerns of the parish. Kirk session records may also mention births, marriages, and deaths. | <br>The Kirk session was the court of the parish. The session was made up of the minister and the land owners and business men of the parish, chosen to serve on the session. The Kirk session dealt with moral issues, minor criminal cases, matters of the poor and education, matters of discipline, and the general concerns of the parish. Kirk session records may also mention births, marriages, and deaths. | ||
'''Here is a list of the surviving Kirk session records for this parish: <br>''' | '''Here is a list of the surviving Kirk session records for this parish: <br>''' | ||
Accounts (latter only collections) 1642–1667, 1807–1851<br>Poor Fund Minutes 1774–1778<br>Accounts 1807–1851<br>Communion Rolls 1835–1836<br>Cash Book 1851–1877<br>'''Note:''' Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH2/974. | Accounts (latter only collections) 1642–1667, 1807–1851<br>Poor Fund Minutes 1774–1778<br>Accounts 1807–1851<br>Communion Rolls 1835–1836<br>Cash Book 1851–1877<br>'''Note:''' Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH2/974. | ||
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== <br><br>'''Nonconformist Church Records''' == | == <br><br>'''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 [[ | 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|<u>Scotland Church Records Union Lists.</u>]] | ||
=== <br>'''Innerleithen Free Church''' === | === <br>'''Innerleithen Free Church''' === | ||
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'''History—'''<br>In September 1847, following the Union of the Secession and Relief Churches, about 100 members of the United Presbyterian Church petitioned for a preaching station to be established in Innerleithen. The Selkirk Presbytery appointed a minister, and the first Sabbath service began in April 1848. Regular supply of sermon was continued, and a congregation was formally organized in November 1848.<br>'''Source:''' ''Annals and Statistics of the United Presbyterian Church'', by Rev. William MacKelvie, D.D., pub. 1873. Film #477618. More details are given in the source. | '''History—'''<br>In September 1847, following the Union of the Secession and Relief Churches, about 100 members of the United Presbyterian Church petitioned for a preaching station to be established in Innerleithen. The Selkirk Presbytery appointed a minister, and the first Sabbath service began in April 1848. Regular supply of sermon was continued, and a congregation was formally organized in November 1848.<br>'''Source:''' ''Annals and Statistics of the United Presbyterian Church'', by Rev. William MacKelvie, D.D., pub. 1873. Film #477618. More details are given in the source. | ||
'''Records—'''<br>Extent of records is unknown.<br> | '''Records—'''<br>Extent of records is unknown.<br> | ||
= '''Civil Registration Records''' = | = '''Civil Registration Records''' = | ||
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. <br><br>See the article on [[ | 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. <br><br>See the article on [[Scotland Civil Registration- Vital Records|<u>Scotland Civil Registration</u>]] for more information and to access the records.<br> | ||
= '''Probate Records''' = | = '''Probate Records''' = | ||
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Return to the [[Peeblesshire Parishes|Peeblesshire]] Parish list. | Return to the [[Peeblesshire Parishes|Peeblesshire]] Parish list. | ||
[[Category:Peeblesshire]] | [[Category:Peeblesshire]] | ||