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''[[Scotland]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Midlothian (Edinburghshire), Scotland|Midlothian]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] St. Cuthberts''


'''Parish&nbsp;&nbsp;#685-2'''  
'''Parish&nbsp;&nbsp;#685-2'''  


This is a guide to the history and major genealogical records of Scotland as they pertain to the parish of St. Cuthberts. 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]].
This is a guide to the history and major genealogical records of Scotland as they pertain to the parish of St. Cuthberts. 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  =


= History  =
ST. CUTHBERTS is a '''parish''' in EDINBURGH, a city, the seat of a university, and the metropolis of the kingdom of Scotland, situated in longitude 3° 10' 30" (W.), and latitude 55° 57' 29" (N.), about a mile (S. by W.) from Leith, 40 miles (S.S.W.) from Dundee, 42 (E. by N.) from Glasgow, 44 (S. by E.) from Perth, 55 (W. by N.) from Berwick-upon-Tweed, 92½ (N. by W.) from Carlisle, 109 (S. W. by S.) from Aberdeen, 156 (S. by E.) from Inverness, 270 (N. E.) from Dublin, and 392 (N. N. W.) from London; containing 56,330, and, including the suburban parishes of St. Cuthbert and Canongate. The '''parish''' of St. Cuthbert, which was subdivided into several ecclesiastical districts. It is of great extent, and originally included the whole of the city and the burgh of Canongate. The episcopal chapel dedicated to St. James was built in 1820. There are also places of worship in the parish for members of the '''Free Church''', '''United Secession''', and '''Relief''', for '''Reformed Presbyterians''', '''Original Seceders''', the '''Society of Friends''', '''Baptists''', '''Wesleyans''', '''Independents''', '''Jews''', and '''Unitarians'''; an '''Episcopalian chapel''', dedicated to St. Peter, and two '''Roman Catholic chapels'''.<ref>Lewis, Samuel A., ''[http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.aspx?compid=43437#s1 A Topographical Dictionary of Scotland]'' (1846), pp. 361-392. 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 [[Scotland_Census|census records.]]
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|709743|subject-id|disp=Here}} is a list of the Family History Library microfilm numbers for the census records of St. Cuthberts, as well as the library numbers for any {{FHL|788334|subject-id|disp=surname indexes}} available.<br>
{{FHL|709743|subject-id|disp=Here}} is a list of the Family History Library microfilm numbers for the census records of St. Cuthberts, as well as the library numbers for any {{FHL|788334|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.  
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.  


= 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>  


== Established Church—Old Parochial Registers  ==
== Established Church—Old Parochial Registers  ==


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'''Indexed:''' For an index to these records, see the Scottish Church Records Index on computer at the Family History Library and family history center.&nbsp; Some records may be indexed in the International Genealogical Index.&nbsp;<br>'''Births: '''There are no birth entries February 1576–February 1605. One page after September 1613 and four pages after June 1641, almost entirely destroyed. There are no entries 1642–August 1665, June 1657–September 1674. Duplicate or draft of record from January 1677–May 1681 in volume two and from November 1743–January 1772 in volumes 15-17 inclusive. Mothers’ names are not recorded until 1605. Records are indexed from 1774.<br>'''Marriages:''' Except entries for September 1655–April 1656 on one imperfect page, there is no record until 1683. There are no entries October 1686–October 1687, April 1697–November 1699. After the record for 1799 there is a separate register of clandestine marriages affirmed in the Session of St. Cuthberts, dated April 1775–March 1795. There is a double record May 6, 1812–June 1, 1813 and an index 1774–1813.<br>'''Deaths: '''The records of Newington Burying Ground and Cemetery and of the Southern, Rosebank, Warriston, and Dalry Cemeteries are in the hands of the superintendents of the respective grounds, but copies of them are in the possession of the registrars. The records of Newington Burying Ground, 1820–1854 inclusive, are in the custody of the registrar of Newington District. The records of Newington Cemetery, Echo Bank, 1846–1854 inclusive, in the custody of the registrar of Newington District. The records of Southern Cemetery Grange 1846–1854 inclusive, in the custody of the registrar of Newington District. The records of Rosebank Cemetery 1846–1854 inclusive, in the custody of the registrar of St. Andrew’s District. The records of Warriston Cemetery 1843–1854 inclusive, in the custody of the registrar of St. Andrew’s District. The records of Dalry Cemetery 1846–54 inclusive, in the custody of the registrar of St. George’s District. There is a duplicate of records for West Church Burying Ground, February 1754–January 1755. There is an index for the same, 1801–1821.<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 center.&nbsp; Some records may be indexed in the International Genealogical Index.&nbsp;<br>'''Births: '''There are no birth entries February 1576–February 1605. One page after September 1613 and four pages after June 1641, almost entirely destroyed. There are no entries 1642–August 1665, June 1657–September 1674. Duplicate or draft of record from January 1677–May 1681 in volume two and from November 1743–January 1772 in volumes 15-17 inclusive. Mothers’ names are not recorded until 1605. Records are indexed from 1774.<br>'''Marriages:''' Except entries for September 1655–April 1656 on one imperfect page, there is no record until 1683. There are no entries October 1686–October 1687, April 1697–November 1699. After the record for 1799 there is a separate register of clandestine marriages affirmed in the Session of St. Cuthberts, dated April 1775–March 1795. There is a double record May 6, 1812–June 1, 1813 and an index 1774–1813.<br>'''Deaths: '''The records of Newington Burying Ground and Cemetery and of the Southern, Rosebank, Warriston, and Dalry Cemeteries are in the hands of the superintendents of the respective grounds, but copies of them are in the possession of the registrars. The records of Newington Burying Ground, 1820–1854 inclusive, are in the custody of the registrar of Newington District. The records of Newington Cemetery, Echo Bank, 1846–1854 inclusive, in the custody of the registrar of Newington District. The records of Southern Cemetery Grange 1846–1854 inclusive, in the custody of the registrar of Newington District. The records of Rosebank Cemetery 1846–1854 inclusive, in the custody of the registrar of St. Andrew’s District. The records of Warriston Cemetery 1843–1854 inclusive, in the custody of the registrar of St. Andrew’s District. The records of Dalry Cemetery 1846–54 inclusive, in the custody of the registrar of St. George’s District. There is a duplicate of records for West Church Burying Ground, February 1754–January 1755. There is an index for the same, 1801–1821.<br>'''Source: '''''Key to the Parochial Registers of Scotland'', by V. Ben Bloxham, pub. 1970. British Book 941 K23b.  


== Established Church&nbsp;&nbsp; Kirk Session Records ==
== Established Church&nbsp;&nbsp; Kirk Session Records ==


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.  
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=== <br>Newington  ===
=== <br>Newington  ===


Minutes 1836–1843<br>Communion Rolls 1849–1894<br>Benevolent Society Accounts and Books 1842–1855<br>'''Note: '''Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH2/626.
Minutes 1836–1843<br>Communion Rolls 1849–1894<br>Benevolent Society Accounts and Books 1842–1855<br>'''Note: '''Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH2/626.  


== <br>Nonconformist Church Records  ==
== <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 [[Scotland_Church_Records_Union_Lists|Scotland Church Records Union List.]]
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|Scotland Church Records Union List.]]  
 


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See also Edinburgh  
See also Edinburgh  
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See Under Edinburgh.  
See Under Edinburgh.  


= 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 [[Scotland_Civil_Registration-_Vital_Records|Scotland Civil Registration ]]for more information and to access the 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>See the article on [[Scotland Civil Registration- Vital Records|Scotland Civil Registration for]] more information and to access the records.  


= Probate Records<br>  =
= Probate Records<br>  =


St. Cuthberts 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 &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 [https://familysearch.org/#form=catalog catalog&nbsp;]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 Midlothian. Look in the library&nbsp; [https://familysearch.org/#form=catalog catalog&nbsp;]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. ]]  
St. Cuthberts 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 &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 [https://familysearch.org/#form=catalog catalog&nbsp;]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 Midlothian. Look in the library&nbsp; [https://familysearch.org/#form=catalog catalog&nbsp;]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><br>  
<br> Return to the [[Midlothian (Edinburghshire), Scotland Parishes|Midlothian]] Parish list<br><br>  


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