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''[[Scotland]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Buteshire, Scotland|Buteshire]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] Cumbraes'' | |||
'''Parish #552''' | '''Parish #552''' | ||
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= History = | = History = | ||
CUMBRAY, GREAT, an island and '''parish''', in the county of Bute, 2 miles (W.) from Largs; including the villages of Millport and Newton. The name is derived from a Gaelic term signifying a bold or steep coast rising abruptly from the sea, and this description corresponds with the natural appearance of the island, which presents a steep and precipitous coast all round. The church, which was built in 1837, to meet the exigencies of a largely augmented population, is situated on rising ground, immediately behind the village of Millport; it is a commodious and elegant structure, ornamented with a handsome tower, and capable of accommodating 750 persons. A place of worship has been erected for '''Baptists'''; likewise a '''Free church'''. CUMBRAY, LITTLE, an island, in the county of Bute, ecclesiastically annexed to the parish of West Kilbride, in the county of Ayr.<ref>Lewis, Samuel A., ''[http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.aspx?compid=43430#s6 A Topographical Dictionary of Scotland]'' (1846), pp. 246-259. Adapted. Date accessed: 16 May 2014.</ref> | |||
The parish consists of two islands, Big (Great) and Little Cumbrae (or Cumbray) in the Firth of Clyde, four miles east of the Island of Bute. The name is said to come from a gaelic word which signifies a bold or steep coast rising abruptly from the sea, and this agrees perfectly with the natural appearance of the islands. Great Cumbray is about 3 1/2 miles in length and about 2 miles in breadth and contains upwards of 5120 square acres, of which 1400 are wild and not capable of any degree of cultivation. A great part of that, however, affords pasture for cattle. The higher parts of the parish are mostly covered with heath. Millport is the chief village, located on Millport Bay (formerly called Kames Bay). The principal trade of Millport is weaving. | The parish consists of two islands, Big (Great) and Little Cumbrae (or Cumbray) in the Firth of Clyde, four miles east of the Island of Bute. The name is said to come from a gaelic word which signifies a bold or steep coast rising abruptly from the sea, and this agrees perfectly with the natural appearance of the islands. Great Cumbray is about 3 1/2 miles in length and about 2 miles in breadth and contains upwards of 5120 square acres, of which 1400 are wild and not capable of any degree of cultivation. A great part of that, however, affords pasture for cattle. The higher parts of the parish are mostly covered with heath. Millport is the chief village, located on Millport Bay (formerly called Kames Bay). The principal trade of Millport is weaving. | ||
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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|636347|title-id|disp=Here}} is a list of the Family History Library microfilm numbers for the census records of Cumbraes, as well as the library numbers for any {{FHL|704305|title-id|disp=surname indexes }}available.<br> | {{FHL|636347|title-id|disp=Here}} is a list of the Family History Library microfilm numbers for the census records of Cumbraes, as well as the library numbers for any {{FHL|704305|title-id|disp=surname indexes }}available.<br> | ||
The 1901 census of Scotland is indexed on [http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk 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 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. | ||
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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 available on computer at the Family History Library and family history centers. Some records may be indexed in [https://familysearch.org/#form=historical_records FamilySearch Records.] | '''Index: '''For an index to these records, see the Scottish Church Records Index available on computer at the Family History Library and family history centers. Some records may be indexed in [https://familysearch.org/#form=historical_records FamilySearch Records.] | ||
'''Births:''' Mothers' names are not recorded, except in irregular entries, until after 1804. After October 1804, the birth register is extremely irregular with whole families, often the families of mariners, frequently being recorded together. Family entries often include the parents’ birth dates. Starting 1831, baptisms are mixed with the marriages.<br>'''Marriages:''' There are no marriage entries for 1814–August 1817. The entries usually contain both the proclamations and the marriages. Starting 1831, marriages are mixed with the baptisms.<br>'''Source:''' ''Key to the Parochial Registers of Scotland'', by V. Ben Bloxham, pub. 1970. British Book {{FHL|941 K23b|disp=941 K23b}}. | '''Births:''' Mothers' names are not recorded, except in irregular entries, until after 1804. After October 1804, the birth register is extremely irregular with whole families, often the families of mariners, frequently being recorded together. Family entries often include the parents’ birth dates. Starting 1831, baptisms are mixed with the marriages.<br>'''Marriages:''' There are no marriage entries for 1814–August 1817. The entries usually contain both the proclamations and the marriages. Starting 1831, marriages are mixed with the baptisms.<br>'''Source:''' ''Key to the Parochial Registers of Scotland'', by V. Ben Bloxham, pub. 1970. British Book {{FHL|941 K23b|disp=941 K23b}}. | ||
== Established Church—Kirk Session Records == | == 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:''' | ||
Minutes 1730–1932<br>Accounts 1844–1849<br>'''Note:''' Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH2/80. <!--{12053744385991} --> | Minutes 1730–1932<br>Accounts 1844–1849<br>'''Note:''' Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH2/80. <!--{12053744385991} --> | ||
== Nonconformist Church Records == | == Nonconformist Church Records == | ||
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'''History—'''<br>This church was founded in 1818, being a daughter of Port Bannatyne Baptist Church. The present place of worship was erected in 1855. Until it was built, baptisms took place in a part of the Mill Burn. Millport is a small seaside resort on the Firth of Clyde with about 1500 inhabitants. There is no account of this church in print, and it ceased soon after 1940.<br>'''Source:'''<span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1205366741811_623" /> ''History of the Baptists in Scotland'', by Rev. George Yuille, pub. 1926. Family History Library book {{FHL|941 K2hi|disp=941 K2hi}}. More details are given in the source. | '''History—'''<br>This church was founded in 1818, being a daughter of Port Bannatyne Baptist Church. The present place of worship was erected in 1855. Until it was built, baptisms took place in a part of the Mill Burn. Millport is a small seaside resort on the Firth of Clyde with about 1500 inhabitants. There is no account of this church in print, and it ceased soon after 1940.<br>'''Source:'''<span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1205366741811_623" /> ''History of the Baptists in Scotland'', by Rev. George Yuille, pub. 1926. Family History Library book {{FHL|941 K2hi|disp=941 K2hi}}. More details are given in the source. | ||
'''Records'''<br>The extent of records is unknown. For information search the [https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog FamilySearch Catalog,] or write to:<br>The Baptist Union of Scotland<br>12 Aytoun Road<br>Glasgow G41 5RT<br>Scotland | '''Records'''<br>The extent of records is unknown. For information search the [https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog FamilySearch Catalog,] or write to:<br>The Baptist Union of Scotland<br>12 Aytoun Road<br>Glasgow G41 5RT<br>Scotland | ||
= Civil Registration Records = | = Civil Registration Records = | ||
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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. | 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. | ||
See the article on [[Scotland Civil Registration- Vital Records|Scotland Civil Registration]] for more information and to access the records.<br> | See the article on [[Scotland Civil Registration- Vital Records|Scotland Civil Registration]] for more information and to access the records.<br> | ||
= Probate Records = | = Probate Records = | ||
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Cumbraes was under the probate jurisdiction of the Commissary Court of The Isles until 1823, and since then has been under the Sheriff's Court of Rothesay. Probate records for 1513- 1901 are indexed online at [http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk 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://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog catalog] for the 'Place-names' of Bure and the subject of 'Probate records.' Then click on the link to the records of the Commissariat of The Isles.<br><br>The library also has some post-1823 probate records for Bure. Look in the library [https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog catalog] for the 'Place-names' of Bute and the subjects of 'Probate Records' and 'Probate Records - Indexes.' <br><br>Read more about [[Scotland Probate Records|Scotland Probate Records]] . | Cumbraes was under the probate jurisdiction of the Commissary Court of The Isles until 1823, and since then has been under the Sheriff's Court of Rothesay. Probate records for 1513- 1901 are indexed online at [http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk 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://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog catalog] for the 'Place-names' of Bure and the subject of 'Probate records.' Then click on the link to the records of the Commissariat of The Isles.<br><br>The library also has some post-1823 probate records for Bure. Look in the library [https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog catalog] for the 'Place-names' of Bute and the subjects of 'Probate Records' and 'Probate Records - Indexes.' <br><br>Read more about [[Scotland Probate Records|Scotland Probate Records]] . | ||
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