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'''Parish #386'''<br> | ''[[Scotland]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Perthshire, Scotland|Perthshire]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] Muthill'' | ||
'''Parish #386'''<br> | |||
This is a guide to the history and major genealogical records of Scotland as they pertain to the parish of Muthill. 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 Muthill. 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<br> = | = History<br> = | ||
'' | MUTHILL, a '''parish''', in the county of Perth; containing the village of South Bridgend, and part of the late quoad sacra parish of Ardoch, 3 miles (S.) from Crieff. This place appears to be of considerable antiquity; and its name, derived from two Gaelic words signifying "a station for the dispensation of justice," would confer upon it a degree of importance in the ancient feudal times. The church, erected in 1828 is a handsome and spacious edifice in the later English style, adapted for a congregation of 1600 persons. In the district of Ardoch is a '''chapel of ease''', built in 1780. There is also a place of worship for members of the '''United Secession''' within a mile and a half of the village; and in Muthill are a '''Free church''' and an '''Episcopalian chapel'''.<ref>Lewis, Samuel A., ''[http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.aspx?compid=43465#s2 A Topographical Dictionary of Scotland]'' (1846), pp. 294-297. Adapted. Date accessed: 16 May 2014.</ref> | ||
= Census Records<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/. 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> = | |||
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]]. | ||
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Here is a list of the Family History Library microfilm numbers for the {{FHL|645980|title-id|disp=census records of Muthill}}, as well as the library numbers for any surname indexes available: | Here is a list of the Family History Library microfilm numbers for the {{FHL|645980|title-id|disp=census records of Muthill}}, as well as the library numbers for any surname indexes available: | ||
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| <u>Year</u><br> | | <u>Year</u><br> | ||
| <u>FHL Film Number</u><br> | | <u>FHL Film Number</u><br> | ||
| <u>Surname Indexes</u><br> | | <u>Surname Indexes</u><br> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 1841<br> | | 1841<br> | ||
| 1042696 <br> | | 1042696 <br> | ||
| none<br> | | none<br> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 1851<br> | | 1851<br> | ||
| 1042248<br> | | 1042248<br> | ||
| 941.32 X22p 1851 no. 386a<br> | | 941.32 X22p 1851 no. 386a<br> | ||
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| 1861<br> | | 1861<br> | ||
| 0103894 <br> | | 0103894 <br> | ||
| none<br> | | none<br> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 1871<br> | | 1871<br> | ||
| 0104077<br> | | 0104077<br> | ||
| none<br> | | none<br> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 1881<br> | | 1881<br> | ||
| 0203510<br> | | 0203510<br> | ||
| 6086646 (6 fiche)<br> | | 6086646 (6 fiche)<br> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 1891<br> | | 1891<br> | ||
| 0208739<br> | | 0208739<br> | ||
| none<br> | | none<br> | ||
|} | |} | ||
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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. | 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. | ||
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== Established Church—Old Parochial Registers == | == Established Church—Old Parochial Registers == | ||
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| <u>Record Type</u><br> | | <u>Record Type</u><br> | ||
| <u>Years Covered</u><br> | | <u>Years Covered</u><br> | ||
| <u>FHL Film Number</u><br> | | <u>FHL Film Number</u><br> | ||
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| '''Births:'''<br> | | '''Births:'''<br> | ||
| 1704-1821 - family register with index<br> | | 1704-1821 - family register with index<br> | ||
| 1040132<br> | | 1040132<br> | ||
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| <br> | | <br> | ||
| 1760-1854 - baptisms<br> | | 1760-1854 - baptisms<br> | ||
| 1040132<br> | | 1040132<br> | ||
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| '''Marriages:'''<br> | | '''Marriages:'''<br> | ||
| 1676-1691 - proclamations<br> | | 1676-1691 - proclamations<br> | ||
| 1040132<br> | | 1040132<br> | ||
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| <br> | | <br> | ||
| 1760-1809<br> | | 1760-1809<br> | ||
| 1040132<br> | | 1040132<br> | ||
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| <br> | | <br> | ||
| 1820-1854<br> | | 1820-1854<br> | ||
| 1040132<br> | | 1040132<br> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| '''Deaths:'''<br> | | '''Deaths:'''<br> | ||
| 1827-1821 - burials<br> | | 1827-1821 - burials<br> | ||
| 1040132<br> | | 1040132<br> | ||
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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 1704–1783, 1820–1869<br>Poor Fund Minutes and Accounts 1787–1832<br>Accounts 1704–1787, 1879–1917<br>Burials 1827–1828<br>Communion Rolls 1834–1913<br>Proclamation Registers 1855–1862<br>'''Note:''' Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH2/754. | Minutes 1704–1783, 1820–1869<br>Poor Fund Minutes and Accounts 1787–1832<br>Accounts 1704–1787, 1879–1917<br>Burials 1827–1828<br>Communion Rolls 1834–1913<br>Proclamation Registers 1855–1862<br>'''Note:''' Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH2/754. | ||
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== Nonconformist Church Records == | == 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]].<br> | 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]].<br> | ||
=== Muthill Free Church === | === Muthill Free Church === | ||
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'''Records—'''<br>FHL Call Number<br>Baptisms, 1697–1847 0994040 item 8 X<br>941.32/M1 V26m <br>'''Note: '''The X means the record has been extracted.<br>Other:<br>Baptisms 1848–1898<br>Marriages 1832–1898<br>Burials 1857–1858, 1872–1899<br>'''Note:''' Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH12/7.<br>The Statistical Account of Scotland for Muthill for 1837 states that there were also 9 Dissenters within the parish at that time, but they would have attended services elsewhere. | '''Records—'''<br>FHL Call Number<br>Baptisms, 1697–1847 0994040 item 8 X<br>941.32/M1 V26m <br>'''Note: '''The X means the record has been extracted.<br>Other:<br>Baptisms 1848–1898<br>Marriages 1832–1898<br>Burials 1857–1858, 1872–1899<br>'''Note:''' Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH12/7.<br>The Statistical Account of Scotland for Muthill for 1837 states that there were also 9 Dissenters within the parish at that time, but they would have attended services elsewhere. | ||
= 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. | ||
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= Probate Records<br> = | = Probate Records<br> = | ||
Muthill was under the probate jurisdiction of the Commissary Court of Dunblane 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 & 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 Perthshire and the subject of 'Probate records.' Then click on the link to the records of the Commissariat of Dunblane.<br><br>The library also has some post-1823 probate records for Perthshire. Look in the library [https://familysearch.org/#form=catalog catalog]<br> for the 'Place-names' of Perthshire and the subjects of 'Probate Records' and 'Probate Records - Indexes.' <br><br>Read more about [[Scotland Probate Records]].<br> | Muthill was under the probate jurisdiction of the Commissary Court of Dunblane 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 & 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 Perthshire and the subject of 'Probate records.' Then click on the link to the records of the Commissariat of Dunblane.<br><br>The library also has some post-1823 probate records for Perthshire. Look in the library [https://familysearch.org/#form=catalog catalog]<br> for the 'Place-names' of Perthshire and the subjects of 'Probate Records' and 'Probate Records - Indexes.' <br><br>Read more about [[Scotland Probate Records]].<br> | ||
= References = | |||
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<br>Return to Perthshire [[Perthshire, Scotland Parishes|parish list.]]<br><br><br> | <br>Return to Perthshire [[Perthshire, Scotland Parishes|parish list.]]<br><br><br> | ||
[[Category:Perthshire]] | [[Category:Perthshire]] | ||