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''[[Scotland]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Peeblesshire, Scotland|Peeblesshire]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] Manor'' | |||
'''Manor (#766)''' | '''Manor (#766)''' | ||
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= '''History''' = | = '''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/ http://edina.ac.uk/stat-acc-scot/]. Click on ‘Browse scanned pages’ then search the parish reports for Manor. Also available at the {{FHL|the new statistical account of scotland|title|disp=<u>Family History Library.</u>}} | MANOR, a '''parish''', in the county of Peebles, 2½ miles (S. W.) from Peebles. This parish, of which the name is of very uncertain derivation, is nine miles in length from north-east to south-west, and about three miles in average breadth; it is bounded for nearly two miles by the river Tweed. The church, an ancient edifice, and inconveniently situated, is in good repair.<ref>Lewis, Samuel A., ''[http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.aspx?compid=43462#s13 A Topographical Dictionary of Scotland]'' (1846), pp. 225-244. Adapted. Date accessed: 06 February 2014.</ref> | ||
<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/ http://edina.ac.uk/stat-acc-scot/]. Click on ‘Browse scanned pages’ then search the parish reports for Manor. Also available at the {{FHL|the new statistical account of scotland|title|disp=<u>Family History Library.</u>}} | |||
= '''Census Records''' = | = '''Census Records''' = | ||
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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''' = | ||
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== '''Established Church—Old Parochial Registers''' == | == '''Established Church—Old Parochial Registers''' == | ||
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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:''' Prior to 1682, births were recorded on parallel columns of the same register with marriages and deaths. No entries February 1682–April 1683, except one, December 1689–September 1695, October 1721–November 1723, and October 1734–January 1743 except for two entries. There is a duplicate of the record 1760–1787.<br>Marriages: Prior to 1682, marriages were recorded on parallel columns of the same register with births and deaths. No entries July 1681–May 1683, August 1688–November 1695, November 1731–December 1759, except a few for 1733. There is only one entry 1824, December 1818–February 1829.<br>'''Deaths:''' Prior to 1682, deaths were recorded on parallel columns of the same register with births and marriages. There were no entries January 1682–September 1695, December 1696–November 1723, and October 1733–January 1760. There are also Mortcloth Dues recorded 1702–1721.<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:''' Prior to 1682, births were recorded on parallel columns of the same register with marriages and deaths. No entries February 1682–April 1683, except one, December 1689–September 1695, October 1721–November 1723, and October 1734–January 1743 except for two entries. There is a duplicate of the record 1760–1787.<br>Marriages: Prior to 1682, marriages were recorded on parallel columns of the same register with births and deaths. No entries July 1681–May 1683, August 1688–November 1695, November 1731–December 1759, except a few for 1733. There is only one entry 1824, December 1818–February 1829.<br>'''Deaths:''' Prior to 1682, deaths were recorded on parallel columns of the same register with births and marriages. There were no entries January 1682–September 1695, December 1696–November 1723, and October 1733–January 1760. There are also Mortcloth Dues recorded 1702–1721.<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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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. | 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>''' | ||
Minutes 1663–1689 (with collections), 1695–1732, 1743–1969<br>Collections etc. 1795–1734<br>Accounts 1752–1839<br>'''Note:''' Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH2/257. | Minutes 1663–1689 (with collections), 1695–1732, 1743–1969<br>Collections etc. 1795–1734<br>Accounts 1752–1839<br>'''Note:''' Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH2/257. | ||
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There are no known nonconformist groups.<br> | There are no known nonconformist groups.<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 [[Scotland Civil Registration- Vital Records|<u>Scotland Civil Registration</u>]] for more information and to access the 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. <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. | ||
= References = | |||
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[[Category:Peeblesshire]] | [[Category:Peeblesshire]] | ||