Perth, Perthshire, Scotland Genealogy: Difference between revisions

'''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.&nbsp; The records may be indexed in the [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/search/frameset_search.asp?PAGE=igi/search_IGI.asp&clear_form=true International Genealogical Index.]<br>'''Births:''' The birth record prior to 1581 is tabulated and the entries, when complete, consist of the date and four names, the father, child, and two witnesses. No entries February 1581–December 1614, December 1649–October 1653, and August 1687–October 1691. After the record for 1771 is an appendix (49 pages) containing entries for 1749–1771. Mothers' names are not recorded until October 1653.<br>'''Marriages:''' No marriage entries December 1566–January 1568, December 1570–June 1571, and November 1577–June 1578. After the record for February 1581 occurs a separate record of contracts or proclamations June 1565–March 1569. The entries prior to 1581 contain no information respecting the parties, except their names. No entries February 1581–October 1653, except two, February 1655–June 1657, and September 1669–August 1691. There are five incomplete entries after September 1657. Separate records of proclamations and of marriages June 1693–April 1698. <br>'''Deaths:''' No death entries October 1563–January 1568 and December 1576–June 1578. Half of the last page, August–November 1581, is cut off. The entries usually record only the names of the deceased. The designation, however, is occasionally added.<br>'''Source:''' ''Key to the Parochial Registers of Scotland'', by V. Ben Bloxham, pub. 1970. British Book 941 K23b.  

'''History—'''<br>This congregation originated in the secession of the minister of Perth from the Established Church in 1733. A great majority of his congregation adhered to him, and large numbers were speedily added to it from the surrounding parishes. In 1740 a place of worship was erected. At the "Breach" in 1747, part of the congregation adhered to the Associate Burgher Synod and retained the property. The other part of the congregation adhered with the minister to the General Associate Anti-burgher Synod and took possession of the North Secession church, see the history of that church. In 1800, the minister separated from the Associate Synod along with part of his congregation and formed the Original Associate Burgher Synod, Old Light Burghers. This situation continued until 1819 when the question of which group had right to the possession of the church was finally settled in court, and the original associate group withdrew. This latter group (see Kinnoull Street Old Light Burghers below) reunited with the Established Church of Scotland in 1839, while the former became United Secession in 1820 and United Presbyterian in 1847. <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>This congregation originated 1747 with the separation of the minister and the minority of the First Secession Church who adhered to the General Associate Anti-burgher Synod while the majority adhered to the Associate Burgher Synod and retained the property. A church was built in 1749. A second was built in 1792 with seating for 1404. <br>At the union of the two great branches of the Secession in 1820, the minister protested the union and withdrew with a portion of the members, and with them formed another congregation, Old Light Anti-burghers or Original Secession. <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>Craigend is a village in the East parish of Perth, 3 miles south of the city center. This congregation originated with members of the congregation of Abernethy and the North Antiburgher congregation of Perth who were desirous of having a place of worship in their own connection more conveniently situated for them. Their church was built in 1780. This congregation became United Secession in 1820 and United Presbyterian in 1846.<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>Two ministers were sent by the Relief Synod on a mission tour to the north in 1785. They found a number of persons connected with the Established Church, who were favorably disposed towards the Relief Synod, to whom they preached. Soon after they applied for and obtained supply of sermon from the Relief Presbytery of Dysart. A church was built in 1786, and a new church opened in 1863. In 1837, the church was stated to seat 902 persons.<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>This congregation originated with a minority of the First Relief, now the East congregation, who preferred another candidate to the one elected by the majority in 1807. In order to obtain this person, they formed a separate congregation. In 1816 they moved to a chapel on Canal Street. In 1818 they took possession of the Independent Chapel on Canal Street. In 1851 the chapel was sold back to an Independent congregation, and the members, who had adhered to the United Presbyterian Church, dispersed themselves among other congregations in the town and this one became extinct.<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>This congregation, originally Old Light, joined the Church of Scotland in 1839, and "came out" with their minister in 1843. When the minister retired in 1870, the congregation was discontinued and the members joined other churches.<br>'''Membership:''' 1848, 139; 1870, 66. <br>'''Source:''' ''Annals of the Free Church of Scotland, 1843–1900'', ed. Rev. William Ewing, D.D., 2 vols. pub. 1914. Film #918572. More details are given in the source.  

'''History—'''<br>John Milne, minister of St. Leonard's Church Extension charge, with most of his office bearers, and the bulk of his people, "came out" at the Disruption. They worshiped in the North Secession Church, afterwards known as the Wilson Church, and the Original Secession Church, until their own church was ready for occupation in October 1843. School buildings and a manse were also provided. A new church was erected in Marshall Place in 1885. <br>'''Membership:''' 1848, 900; 1900, 648. <br>'''Source:''' ''Annals of the Free Church of Scotland, 1843–190''0, ed. Rev. William Ewing, D.D., 2 vols. pub. 1914. Film #918572. More details are given in the source.  

'''History—'''<br>The minister and almost the entire congregation of the Gaelic church "came out" in 1843. After a few weeks they were deprived of the church and met for worship first in the Guild Hall and then in a church on Kinnoul Street, which later became part of Messrs. Pullar's works. The church in New Row was erected in 1846, and the manse in 1852. A new church was built in 1878, the old church passing to St. Paul's congregation. The name was changed to St. Stephen's in 1886, when the Gaelic service was discontinued. From that date on the membership steadily increased.<br>'''Membership:''' 1848, 240; 1900, 724.<br>'''Source:''' ''Annals of the Free Church of Scotland, 1843–1900'', ed. Rev. William Ewing, D.D., 2 vols, pub. 1914. Film #918572. More details are given in the source.<br>'''Records—'''<br>Minutes 1843–1914<br>Communion Roll 1852–1923<br>'''Note:''' Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH3/697.  

'''History—'''<br>The minister of the Middle Parish Church and the majority of his congregation "came out" at the Disruption. They worshiped in the old Wesleyan Church, South Street, until their own church was opened in October 1843. A new church was erected on North Tay Street in 1887.<br>'''Membership:''' 1848, 715; 1900, 641. <br>'''Source:''' ''Annals of the Free Church of Scotland, 1843–1900'', ed. Rev. William Ewing, D.D., 2 vols. pub. 1914. Film #918572. More details are given in the source.  

'''History—'''<br>The minister of the West Church and the great majority of the congregation "came out" in 1843. They worshiped in the Independent Chapel until their own church in Glover's Yard was ready for occupation. A new church, with halls, etc., was erected on Tay Street in 1871. <br>'''Membership:''' 1848, 773; 1900, 803. <br>'''Source:''' ''Annals of the Free Church of Scotland, 1843–1900'', ed. Rev. William Ewing, D.D., 2 vols, pub. 1914. Film #918572. More details are given in the source.  

Perth was under the probate jurisdiction of the Commissary Court of St. Andrews until 1823, and since then has been under the Sheriff's Court of Dunblane. Probate records for 1513- 1901 are indexed online at [http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/?gclid=CLKJyYGQ4ZUCFQQCagod1gp0Ww www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk.] You must register on the website but use of the index to probate records, called 'Wills &amp; 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 [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=localitysearch&columns=*,0,0 catalog] for the 'Place' of Perthshire and the subject of 'Probate records.' Then click on the link to the records of the Commissariat of St.Andrews.<br><br>The library also has some post-1823 probate records for Perthshire. Look in the library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=localitysearch&columns=*,0,0 catalog] for the 'Place' of Perthshire and the subjects of 'Probate Records' and 'Probate Records - Indexes.' <br><br>Read more about [https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/Scotland_Probate_Records Scotland Probate Records.]