Cardross, Dunbartonshire, Scotland Genealogy: Difference between revisions

This is a guide to the history and major genealogical records of Scotland as they pertain to the parish of Cardross. 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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'''Index:''' For an index to these records, see the Scottish Church Records Index on computer at the Family History Library amd family history centers.&nbsp; Some of 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 Indexed.&nbsp;]<br>'''Births:''' The record is blank September 1681–October 1687. The lower portion of the page at February 1739 is cut off. There is a duplicate of the portion for February 1757–April 1787. <br>'''Marriages:''' Corners of pages prior to 1712 are wasted and entries are imperfect. The record is defective for November 1776–June 1778. The fact of marriage is frequently not stated in the entries of proclamations after 1779.<br>'''Source:''' ''Key to the Parochial Registers of Scotland, ''by V. Ben Bloxham, pub. 1970. British Book 941 K23b.  

'''History—<br>'''A number of persons connected with the Secession Church were drawn to Renton by the prospect of employment afforded in the extensive calico printing and bleaching establishments erected in the neighborhood soon after the founding of Renton in 1782. These persons applied for and obtained supply of sermon from the Associate Burgher Presbytery of Glasgow in 1783. Church built in 1786. The minister and the majority of the congregation withdrew from the Associate Synod in 1800 and along with others formed the Original Associate, Old Light Burgher Synod. When the majority of the Original Associate Burgher congregations united with the Church of Scotland in 1839, this one remained in the minority. When the remnant Burgher congregations united with the Original Secession Synod in 1842, this congregation again remained aloof, and instead they united with the Reformed Presbyterian Church. The congregation eventually became connected with the Free Church in 1876 when the great majority of Reformed Presbyterian congregations did the same.<br>'''Membership:''' 1839, 400; 1877, 205; 1900, 206.<br>'''Source:''' ''Annals and Statistics of the United Presbyterian Church'', by Rev. William MacKelvie, D.D., pub. 1873. Film #0477618, Annals of the Free Church of Scotland, 1843–1900, ed. Rev. William Ewing, D.D., 2 vols., pub. 1914. Film #0918572,The Reformed Presbyterian Church in Scotland, by W.J. Couper, pub. 1925. FHL Book 941 K2c and Levenside Church: The Red Row Kirk, Renton, 1786-1910, by Rev. John Riddell, pub. 1911. FHL book 941.37/R2 K21r; film #1426080 item 6.  

'''History— '''<br>This congregation was formed in 1843 by those who came out at the Disruption. The minister of the parish did not come out. The first church was opened in 1844. A new church was built in 1871.<br>'''Membership:''' 1848, 69; 1900, 111. <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 may be given in the source including a list of ministers.  

=== <br>Renton, Millburn Free Church<span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1218654255856_136"></span>  ===

'''History—<br>'''In September 1844, a mission was begun here. A church was erected in 1845. The charge was sanctioned in 1846. The Turkey Red and Calico printing industries brought many people to the district.<br>'''Membership:''' 1848, 135; 1900, 197.<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 may be given in the source including a list of ministers.