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''[[Scotland]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Midlothian (Edinburghshire), Scotland|Midlothian]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] Lasswade'' | |||
'''Parish #691''' | '''Parish #691''' | ||
This is a guide to the history and major genealogical records of Scotland as they pertain to the parish of Lasswade. 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 Lasswade. 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.]] | ||
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= History = | |||
= | LASSWADE, a '''parish''', in the county of Edinburgh; containing the village of Loanhead, and the late quoad sacra district of Roslin, 2½ miles (W. S. W.) from Dalkeith. This parish is supposed to have derived its name from the situation of the church and village in a well-watered pastoral district. It was anciently much less extensive, now including the parishes of Pentland and Melville, which were suppressed at the Reformation. The present church, erected in 1793, and substantially repaired and improved is a neat structure adapted for a congregation of 1000 persons: the remains of the ancient church, within the churchyard, consist chiefly of one of the aisles, which has been converted into a sepulchral chapel. There are places of worship for members of the '''Reformed Presbyterian''' and '''United Secession''' churches.<ref>Lewis, Samuel A., ''[http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.aspx?compid=43457#s30 A Topographical Dictionary of Scotland]'' (1846), pp. 137-157. Adapted. Date accessed: 11 April 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/. 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 [[ | 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.]] | ||
{{FHL|709781|subject-id|disp=Here}} is a list of the Family History Library microfilm numbers for the census records of Lasswade, as well as the library numbers for any {{FHL|788333|subject-id|disp=surname indexes}} available.<br> | {{FHL|709781|subject-id|disp=Here}} is a list of the Family History Library microfilm numbers for the census records of Lasswade, as well as the library numbers for any {{FHL|788333|subject-id|disp=surname indexes}} available.<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. <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. <br> | ||
= 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.<br> <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.<br> <br> | ||
== ''<span id="1212779968835S" style="display: none" />''Established Church—Old Parochial Registers''<span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1212779968373_384" />'' == | == ''<span id="1212779968835S" style="display: none" />''Established Church—Old Parochial Registers''<span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1212779968373_384" />'' == | ||
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| <u>Years Covered</u> | | <u>Years Covered</u> | ||
| <u>Family History Library Film Number</u> | | <u>Family History Library Film Number</u> | ||
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| {{FHL|1067763|film|disp=1067763 item 4}} | | {{FHL|1067763|film|disp=1067763 item 4}} | ||
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| 1687-1776, 1776-1820, 1689-1693 | | 1687-1776, 1776-1820, 1689-1693 | ||
| {{FHL|1067764|film|disp=1067764}} | | {{FHL|1067764|film|disp=1067764}} | ||
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| <br> | | <br> | ||
| 1820-1854 | | 1820-1854 | ||
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| 1820-1855 | | 1820-1855 | ||
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| 1820-1854 | | 1820-1854 | ||
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==== '''''Condition of Original Registers—''''' ==== | ==== '''''Condition of Original Registers—''''' ==== | ||
'''Index:''' 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 International Genealogical Index. <br>'''Births:''' There are no entries November 1640–May 1645, June 1734–March 1739. The lower portion of the record, 1687–1745 and upper margin, 1722–1734, are partially and some entirely destroyed.<br>'''Marriages:''' There are no entries May 1621–October 1625, May 1666–May 1668, May 1687–October 1689, except one for 1697, July 1696–November 1746.<br>'''Deaths:''' Registers are burials until 1641. There are no entries December 1641–September 1690. Mortcloth Dues, 1690–1696. There are no entries May 1696–May 1819, after which burials are again recorded.<br>'''Source:''' ''Key to the Parochial Registers of Scotland'', by V. Ben Bloxham, pub. 1970. British {{FHL|941 K23b|disp=Book 941 K23b.}} | '''Index:''' 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 International Genealogical Index. <br>'''Births:''' There are no entries November 1640–May 1645, June 1734–March 1739. The lower portion of the record, 1687–1745 and upper margin, 1722–1734, are partially and some entirely destroyed.<br>'''Marriages:''' There are no entries May 1621–October 1625, May 1666–May 1668, May 1687–October 1689, except one for 1697, July 1696–November 1746.<br>'''Deaths:''' Registers are burials until 1641. There are no entries December 1641–September 1690. Mortcloth Dues, 1690–1696. There are no entries May 1696–May 1819, after which burials are again recorded.<br>'''Source:''' ''Key to the Parochial Registers of Scotland'', by V. Ben Bloxham, pub. 1970. British {{FHL|941 K23b|disp=Book 941 K23b.}} | ||
== <br>Established Church—Kirk Session Records == | == <br>Established Church—Kirk Session Records == | ||
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'''Here is a list of the surviving Kirk session records for this parish:''' | '''Here is a list of the surviving Kirk session records for this parish:''' | ||
There are none. | There are none. | ||
== <br>Nonconformist Church Records == | == <br>Nonconformist Church Records == | ||
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=== <br>'''Loanhead Branch, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints''' === | === <br>'''Loanhead Branch, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints''' === | ||
'''Records—<br>'''FHL Film Number<br>Record of Members 1844–1848 0104154<br> | '''Records—<br>'''FHL Film Number<br>Record of Members 1844–1848 0104154<br> | ||
= 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. <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>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> = | ||
Lasswade was under the probate jurisdiction of the Commissary Court of Edinburgh until 1823, and since then has been under the Sheriff's Court of Edinburgh. 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 & 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 Midlothian and the subject of 'Probate records.' Then click on the link to the records of the Commissariat of Edinburgh.<br> <br> The library also has some post-1823 probate records for Midlothina. Look in the library [https://familysearch.org/#form=catalog catalog] for the 'Place-names' of Midlothian and the subjects of 'Probate Records' and 'Probate Records - Indexes.' <br> <br> Read more about [[Scotland Probate Records|Scotland Probate Records. ]] | Lasswade was under the probate jurisdiction of the Commissary Court of Edinburgh until 1823, and since then has been under the Sheriff's Court of Edinburgh. 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 & 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 Midlothian and the subject of 'Probate records.' Then click on the link to the records of the Commissariat of Edinburgh.<br> <br> The library also has some post-1823 probate records for Midlothina. Look in the library [https://familysearch.org/#form=catalog catalog] for the 'Place-names' of Midlothian and the subjects of 'Probate Records' and 'Probate Records - Indexes.' <br> <br> Read more about [[Scotland Probate Records|Scotland Probate Records. ]] | ||
= References = | |||
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<br> Return to the [[Midlothian (Edinburghshire), Scotland Parishes|Midlothian]] Parish List | <br> Return to the [[Midlothian (Edinburghshire), Scotland Parishes|Midlothian]] Parish List | ||
[[Category:Midlothian]] | [[Category:Midlothian]] | ||