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=====Condition of Original Registers===== | =====Condition of Original Registers===== | ||
'''Index:''' For an index to these records, see [http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/ Scotland’s People] website, a pay-for-view website. The Scottish Church Records Index is also still available at the [https://www.familysearch.org/family-history-library/welcome-to-the-family-history-library Family History Library] in Salt Lake City. | '''Index:''' For an index to these records, see [http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/ Scotland’s People] website, a pay-for-view website. The Scottish Church Records Index is also still available at the [https://www.familysearch.org/family-history-library/welcome-to-the-family-history-library Family History Library] in Salt Lake City. Some records may also be indexed in other [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/location/1986318?region=Scotland FamilySearch collections] for Scotland. | ||
'''Marriages:''' There are no entries, except entries of sums collected at marriages in 1682, June 1681–April 1684, December 1684–September 1694, November 1696–April 1698, May 1698–February 1712, May 1743–August 1747. A large number of irregular marriages are recorded, 1765–1805 and there are no entries May 1817–April 1821.<br>'''Deaths:''' There are burial records until 1770. Of 159 persons whose deaths are recorded in 1645, all except seventeen are stated to have died of the “plague” and most of them were interred “in the fute of the lon” (loan). There are no entries except for a few relating to paupers, November 1667–January 1685. Mortcloth Dues January 1771–May 1796 and then There are no entries until February 1813, after which deaths are recorded. See also Portobello Kirk Session records below.<br>'''Source:''' ''Key to the Parochial Registers of Scotland,'' by V. Ben Bloxham, pub. 1970. British Book {{FHL|941 K23b|disp=941 K23b}}. | '''Marriages:''' There are no entries, except entries of sums collected at marriages in 1682, June 1681–April 1684, December 1684–September 1694, November 1696–April 1698, May 1698–February 1712, May 1743–August 1747. A large number of irregular marriages are recorded, 1765–1805 and there are no entries May 1817–April 1821.<br>'''Deaths:''' There are burial records until 1770. Of 159 persons whose deaths are recorded in 1645, all except seventeen are stated to have died of the “plague” and most of them were interred “in the fute of the lon” (loan). There are no entries except for a few relating to paupers, November 1667–January 1685. Mortcloth Dues January 1771–May 1796 and then There are no entries until February 1813, after which deaths are recorded. See also Portobello Kirk Session records below.<br>'''Source:''' ''Key to the Parochial Registers of Scotland,'' by V. Ben Bloxham, pub. 1970. British Book {{FHL|941 K23b|disp=941 K23b}}. | ||
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====Portobello United Associate, First Secession Church==== | ====Portobello United Associate, First Secession Church==== | ||
'''History—<br>'''In 1825, a group of people made application to the United Associate Presbytery of Edinburgh for supply of sermon, which was obtained, and a place of worship was erected. A trade depression in the area about this time threw the new congregation into financial difficulties when subscriptions could not be met. The only minister resigned in 1833 and the congregation became extinct and the place of worship sold.<br>'''Source:''' ''Annals and Statistics of the United Presbyterian Church'', by Rev. William MacKelvie, D.D., pub. 1873. Family History Library | '''History—<br>'''In 1825, a group of people made application to the United Associate Presbytery of Edinburgh for supply of sermon, which was obtained, and a place of worship was erected. A trade depression in the area about this time threw the new congregation into financial difficulties when subscriptions could not be met. The only minister resigned in 1833 and the congregation became extinct and the place of worship sold.<br>'''Source:''' ''Annals and Statistics of the United Presbyterian Church'', by Rev. William MacKelvie, D.D., pub. 1873. Family History Library Film #{{FHL|477618|film|disp=477618}}. More details may be given in the source including ministers. | ||
'''Records—'''<br>Extent of records is unknown. None may exist. | '''Records—'''<br>Extent of records is unknown. None may exist. | ||
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====Portobello Relief Church==== | ====Portobello Relief Church==== | ||
'''History—<br>'''A congregation was formed in 1834 and a church was acquired. After the only minister resigned in 1843, the congregation united with the new Free Church and sold the building to them.<br>'''Source:''' ''Annals and Statistics of the United Presbyterian Church'', by Rev. William MacKelvie, D.D., pub. 1873. Family History Library | '''History—<br>'''A congregation was formed in 1834 and a church was acquired. After the only minister resigned in 1843, the congregation united with the new Free Church and sold the building to them.<br>'''Source:''' ''Annals and Statistics of the United Presbyterian Church'', by Rev. William MacKelvie, D.D., pub. 1873. Family History Library Film #{{FHL|477618|film|disp=477618}}. More details may be given in the source including ministers. | ||
'''Records—'''<br>Extent of records is unknown. None may exist. | '''Records—'''<br>Extent of records is unknown. None may exist. | ||
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==== Portobello United, United Free Presbyterian Church ==== | ==== Portobello United, United Free Presbyterian Church ==== | ||
'''History—'''<br>In 1835, former members of the first secession church applied again to the United Associate Presbytery of Edinburgh for supply of sermon which was obtained. They erected a church on Bath Street in 1838 and later moved to Windsor Place. In 1929, it did not rejoin the Established Church and continued as a United Free Church. From 1958, it was called Wilson Memorial Church after its former minister. It is currently located at Moira Terrace, Portobello Road.<br>'''Membership:''' 2000, 198.<br>'''Source: '''''Annals and Statistics of the United Presbyterian Church,'' by Rev. William MacKelvie, D.D., pub. 1873. Family History | '''History—'''<br>In 1835, former members of the first secession church applied again to the United Associate Presbytery of Edinburgh for supply of sermon which was obtained. They erected a church on Bath Street in 1838 and later moved to Windsor Place. In 1929, it did not rejoin the Established Church and continued as a United Free Church. From 1958, it was called Wilson Memorial Church after its former minister. It is currently located at Moira Terrace, Portobello Road.<br>'''Membership:''' 2000, 198.<br>'''Source: '''''Annals and Statistics of the United Presbyterian Church,'' by Rev. William MacKelvie, D.D., pub. 1873. Family History Library Film #<u><font color="#002bb8">{{FHL|477618|film|disp=477618}}</font></u> More details may be given in the source including ministers also, The United Free Church Of Scotland, Handbook 2000, Family History Library book {{FHL|941 K24h|disp=941 K24h}}. | ||
'''Records—<br>'''Baptismal Register 1836–1876<br>Minutes 1836–1972<br>Poors’ Fund Accounts 1848–1894<br>'''Note:''' Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH3/933. | '''Records—<br>'''Baptismal Register 1836–1876<br>Minutes 1836–1972<br>Poors’ Fund Accounts 1848–1894<br>'''Note:''' Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH3/933. | ||
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====Portobello St. Philip’s Free Church==== | ====Portobello St. Philip’s Free Church==== | ||
'''History—'''<br>The minister of the quoad sacra parish of Portobello, with his session and many of his members, “came out” in 1843 and formed the Free Church of Portobello. They worshiped at first in a school on Bath Street, then in the Relief Church, the use of which had been offered them. They shortly after purchased the building, the Relief and Free Church congregations uniting. In 1874 the church burned down. A new church was built on a different site and was opened in 1877.<br>'''Membership: '''1845, 300; 1900, 558.<br>'''Source: '''''Annals of the Free Church of Scotland,'' 1843–1900, ed. Rev. William Ewing, D.D., 2 vols. pub. 1914. Family Hisoty Library | '''History—'''<br>The minister of the quoad sacra parish of Portobello, with his session and many of his members, “came out” in 1843 and formed the Free Church of Portobello. They worshiped at first in a school on Bath Street, then in the Relief Church, the use of which had been offered them. They shortly after purchased the building, the Relief and Free Church congregations uniting. In 1874 the church burned down. A new church was built on a different site and was opened in 1877.<br>'''Membership: '''1845, 300; 1900, 558.<br>'''Source: '''''Annals of the Free Church of Scotland,'' 1843–1900, ed. Rev. William Ewing, D.D., 2 vols. pub. 1914. Family Hisoty Library Film #{{FHL|918572|film|disp=918572}}. More details may be given in the source including ministers. | ||
'''Records—'''<br>Cash Book 1848–1884<br>Other post–1855 records<br>Note: Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH3/957. | '''Records—'''<br>Cash Book 1848–1884<br>Other post–1855 records<br>Note: Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH3/957. | ||
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====Portobello Congregational Church==== | ====Portobello Congregational Church==== | ||
'''History—<br>'''A church erected in Wellington Street was opened as a preaching station in August 1835 by the Congregational Union. For several years prior to that date Congregationalists from Edinburgh and elsewhere had conducted regular open–air services in the town and a schoolroom had been rented and used as a place of worship. In September 1836 a church was constituted with about twenty members. This congregation was still active in 1993.<br>'''Source:''' ''A History of Scottish Congregationalism,'' by Harry Escott, pub. 1960; Family History Library | '''History—<br>'''A church erected in Wellington Street was opened as a preaching station in August 1835 by the Congregational Union. For several years prior to that date Congregationalists from Edinburgh and elsewhere had conducted regular open–air services in the town and a schoolroom had been rented and used as a place of worship. In September 1836 a church was constituted with about twenty members. This congregation was still active in 1993.<br>'''Source:''' ''A History of Scottish Congregationalism,'' by Harry Escott, pub. 1960; Family History Library book {{FHL|941 K2es|disp=941 K2es}}, also, The Scottish Congregational Ministry, by Rev. Dr. William D. McNaughton, pub. 1993; Family History Library book {{FHL|941 K2mwd|disp=941 K2mwd}}. Both include lists of ministers. | ||
'''Records—<br>'''Extent of records is unknown. For more information write to: <br>The United Reformed Church, Scottish Synod Office<br>PO Box 189<br>240 Cathedral Street<br>Glasgow G1 2BX<br>Scotland<br>Or you may write to the church on Malborough Street in Portobello. | '''Records—<br>'''Extent of records is unknown. For more information write to: <br>The United Reformed Church, Scottish Synod Office<br>PO Box 189<br>240 Cathedral Street<br>Glasgow G1 2BX<br>Scotland<br>Or you may write to the church on Malborough Street in Portobello. | ||
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====Portobello Catholic Church==== | ====Portobello Catholic Church==== | ||
'''History—'''<br>The congregation was formed in 1835 and the church was built and dedicated to St. John the Evangelist in 1852. It was served from Edinburgh prior to formation.<br>'''Source: '''''Catholic Missions and Registers,'' 1700–1800, by Michael Gandy, pub. 1993. | '''History—'''<br>The congregation was formed in 1835 and the church was built and dedicated to St. John the Evangelist in 1852. It was served from Edinburgh prior to formation.<br>'''Source: '''''Catholic Missions and Registers,'' 1700–1800, by Michael Gandy, pub. 1993. Family History Library book Ref. {{FHL|942 K24gm|disp=942 K24gm}}, vol. 6. | ||
'''Records—<br>'''Baptisms and Marriages1844–1872<br>See St. Mary’s, Edinburgh, for earlier records.<br>'''Note:''' Available at the National Archives of Scotland, record RH21/89. | '''Records—<br>'''Baptisms and Marriages1844–1872<br>See St. Mary’s, Edinburgh, for earlier records.<br>'''Note:''' Available at the National Archives of Scotland, record RH21/89. | ||
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== Probate Records<br> == | == Probate Records<br> == | ||
Duddingston 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 | Duddingston 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/catalog-search 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 Midlothian. Look in the library [https://familysearch.org/catalog-search 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.]] | ||
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Sheet 2 [http://maps.nls.uk/view/74426700 maps.nls.uk/view/74426700]<br> | Sheet 2 [http://maps.nls.uk/view/74426700 maps.nls.uk/view/74426700]<br> | ||
Sheet 3 | Sheet 3 [http://maps.nls.uk/view/74426702 maps.nls.uk/view/74426702]<br> | ||
Sheet 6 | Sheet 6 [http://maps.nls.uk/view/74426705 maps.nls.uk/view/74426705]<br> | ||
Sheet 7 | Sheet 7 [http://maps.nls.uk/view/74426707 maps.nls.uk/view/74426707]<br> | ||
Using the "Explore georeferenced maps" link at the top of the page overlays the historic map on a current map of the same area.<br> | Using the "Explore georeferenced maps" link at the top of the page overlays the historic map on a current map of the same area.<br> | ||
The one-inch 1885 Ordnance Survey map | The one-inch 1885 Ordnance Survey map which includes Edinburgh is sheet 32 [http://maps.nls.uk/view/74488698 maps.nls.uk/view/74488698]<br> | ||
The one-inch 1898 Ordnance Survey map has the parishes colored.<br> | The one-inch 1898 Ordnance Survey map has the parishes colored.<br> | ||
Edinburgh sheet 32 | Edinburgh sheet 32 [http://maps.nls.uk/view/74400788 maps.nls.uk/view/74400788]<br> | ||
The parish also appears on four of the 25-inch maps surveyed in 1893.<br> | The parish also appears on four of the 25-inch maps surveyed in 1893.<br> | ||
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The NE part includes the eastern part of Portobello, sheet 004.06 [http://maps.nls.uk/view/82877541 maps.nls.uk/view/82877541]<br> | The NE part includes the eastern part of Portobello, sheet 004.06 [http://maps.nls.uk/view/82877541 maps.nls.uk/view/82877541]<br> | ||
The SE part of the parish appears as a small section in the upper left of this map sheet | The SE part of the parish appears as a small section in the upper left of this map sheet 004.10 [http://maps.nls.uk/view/82877583 maps.nls.uk/view/82877583]<br> | ||
The SW part of the parish includes the village of Duddingston, | The SW part of the parish includes the village of Duddingston, sheet 004.09 1893 [http://maps.nls.uk/view/82877571 maps.nls.uk/view/82877571]<br> | ||
The National Archives has a page with abbreviations for the Ordnance Survey maps including the historic abbreviations. | The National Archives has a page with abbreviations for the Ordnance Survey maps including the historic abbreviations. [http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20060821033704/ordnancesurvey.co.uk/oswebsite/aboutus/reports/misc/abbreviations.html webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20060821033704/ordnancesurvey.co.uk/oswebsite/aboutus/reports/misc/abbreviations.html] | ||
A good description of the parish boundaries and communities will be found in A Topographical Dictionary of Scotland by Samuel Lewis and published in 1846. | A good description of the parish boundaries and communities will be found in A Topographical Dictionary of Scotland by Samuel Lewis and published in 1846. [http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.aspx?compid=43433 www.british-history.ac.uk/report.aspx] | ||
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