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ROW, a '''parish''', in the county of Dumbarton, 12 miles (W. N. W.) from Dumbarton; containing, with nearly the whole of the late quoad sacra parish of Helensburgh, and the villages of Gareloch-Head and Row. This place is said to have derived its name, in the Gaelic spelled Rhue, and signifying "a point," from a narrow slip or tongue of land which projects from its south-western coast nearly into the centre of the Gareloch. The parish is bounded on the north-west by Loch Long, on the south-west by the Gareloch, and on the south by the Frith of Clyde. Churches have been erected at Gareloch-Head and Helensburgh; in the latter place are also meeting-houses for '''Independents''', the '''Free Church''', and '''Baptists'''; and an '''Episcopal chapel'''.<ref>Lewis, Samuel A., ''[http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.aspx?compid=43476#s12 A Topographical Dictionary of Scotland]'' (1846), pp. 430-443. Adapted. Date accessed: 20 February 2014.</ref> | ROW, a '''parish''', in the county of Dumbarton, 12 miles (W. N. W.) from Dumbarton; containing, with nearly the whole of the late quoad sacra parish of Helensburgh, and the villages of Gareloch-Head and Row. This place is said to have derived its name, in the Gaelic spelled Rhue, and signifying "a point," from a narrow slip or tongue of land which projects from its south-western coast nearly into the centre of the Gareloch. The parish is bounded on the north-west by Loch Long, on the south-west by the Gareloch, and on the south by the Frith of Clyde. Churches have been erected at Gareloch-Head and Helensburgh; in the latter place are also meeting-houses for '''Independents''', the '''Free Church''', and '''Baptists'''; and an '''Episcopal chapel'''.<ref>Lewis, Samuel A., ''[http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.aspx?compid=43476#s12 A Topographical Dictionary of Scotland]'' (1846), pp. 430-443. Adapted. Date accessed: 20 February 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/ http://edina.ac.uk/stat-acc-scot/] . Click on ‘Browse scanned pages’ then search the parish reports for Row. Also available at the {{ | ''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/ http://edina.ac.uk/stat-acc-scot/] . Click on ‘Browse scanned pages’ then search the parish reports for Row. Also available at the {{FSC|the new statistical account of scotland|title|disp=Family History Library}}. | ||
== Census Records == | == Census Records == | ||
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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|Scotland 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|Scotland Census Records.]] | ||
Click here for a list of the Family History Library microfilm numbers for the {{ | Click here for a list of the Family History Library microfilm numbers for the {{FSC|636552|title-id|disp=census records of Row.}} | ||
Below is information for any known surname indexes: | Below is information for any known surname indexes: | ||
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| CD-ROM no. {{ | | CD-ROM no. {{FSC|3816|film|disp=3816}} | ||
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| '''Births:''' | | '''Births:''' | ||
| 1760-1855 | | 1760-1855 | ||
| {{ | | {{FSC|1041002|film|disp=1041002}} items 3-5 | ||
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| '''Marriages:''' | | '''Marriages:''' | ||
| 1760-1855 | | 1760-1855 | ||
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| '''Deaths:''' | | '''Deaths:''' | ||
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'''Births:''' A portion of the first leaf is lost, rendering about 17 entries are imperfect. Record seems to have been regularly kept.<br>'''Marriages:''' Record regularly kept. | '''Births:''' A portion of the first leaf is lost, rendering about 17 entries are imperfect. Record seems to have been regularly kept.<br>'''Marriages:''' Record regularly kept. | ||
'''Source:''' ''Key to the Parochial Registers of Scotland'', by V. Ben Bloxham, pub. 1970. British Book {{ | '''Source:''' ''Key to the Parochial Registers of Scotland'', by V. Ben Bloxham, pub. 1970. British Book {{FSC|941 K23b|disp=941 K23b}}. <br>'''Note:''' This parish was formed in 1648 from parts of Roseneath and Cardross parishes. | ||
=== Established Church—Kirk Session Records === | === Established Church—Kirk Session Records === | ||
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Here is a list of surviving Kirk session records for this parish: | Here is a list of surviving Kirk session records for this parish: | ||
'''Row Kirk Session ''' <u>Family History Library Film Number</u><br>Various Records, Including Baptisms 1760–1823 {{ | '''Row Kirk Session ''' <u>Family History Library Film Number</u><br>Various Records, Including Baptisms 1760–1823 {{FSC|0559522|film|disp=0559522}} | ||
'''Garelochhead Kirk Session''' <u>Family History Library Film Number<br></u>Various records, Including Baptisms 1848–1892 {{ | '''Garelochhead Kirk Session''' <u>Family History Library Film Number<br></u>Various records, Including Baptisms 1848–1892 {{FSC|0889489|film|disp=0889489}} item 3 | ||
=== Nonconformist Church Records === | === Nonconformist Church Records === | ||
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==== Helensburgh Old Light Burghers, later West Free Church ==== | ==== Helensburgh Old Light Burghers, later West Free Church ==== | ||
'''History—<br>'''The founding date of this congregation is not known sometime after 1805. In 1839 it was attended by 115 persons including some residing in Roseneath and Cardross parishes. The congregation rejoined the Church of Scotland that same year, then in 1843 the minister and most of the congregation adhered to the Free Church. A new church was built in 1853. A school was also built in 1841. Owning to the increase of the congregation with the growing population, the Park Free Church congregation was formed from this one in 1862.<br>'''Membership:''' 1848, 207; 1900, 532.<br>'''Source:''' ''Annals of the Free Church of Scotland, 1843-1900'', ed. Rev. William Ewing, D.D., 2 vols. pub. 1914. Film #{{ | '''History—<br>'''The founding date of this congregation is not known sometime after 1805. In 1839 it was attended by 115 persons including some residing in Roseneath and Cardross parishes. The congregation rejoined the Church of Scotland that same year, then in 1843 the minister and most of the congregation adhered to the Free Church. A new church was built in 1853. A school was also built in 1841. Owning to the increase of the congregation with the growing population, the Park Free Church congregation was formed from this one in 1862.<br>'''Membership:''' 1848, 207; 1900, 532.<br>'''Source:''' ''Annals of the Free Church of Scotland, 1843-1900'', ed. Rev. William Ewing, D.D., 2 vols. pub. 1914. Film #{{FSC|918572|film|disp=918572}}. More details may be given in the source including a list of ministers. | ||
'''Records— '''<br>Minutes 1840–1843<br>Deacon's Court Minutes 1845–1856<br>'''Note:''' Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH3/1437. | '''Records— '''<br>Minutes 1840–1843<br>Deacon's Court Minutes 1845–1856<br>'''Note:''' Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH3/1437. | ||
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==== <br>Helensburgh Original Secession Church, later United Presbyterian and United Free. ==== | ==== <br>Helensburgh Original Secession Church, later United Presbyterian and United Free. ==== | ||
'''History—<br>'''A number of families connected with the Secession and Relief churches having come to reside in Helensburgh, while others of the same religious connections were in the habit of visiting the place during the summer months, there was a desire to have a place of worship of their own in Helensburgh. In 1843, the Town Hall was engaged as a place of worship and application was made to the United Secession Presbytery of Glasgow for supply of sermon, which was granted. At that time the members numbered between 50 and 60. As the membership grew and new facilities were needed, a church was built in 1845. A new, larger church was built in 1861.<br>'''Source: '''''Annals and Statistics of the United Presbyterian Church'', by Rev. William MacKelvie, D.D., pub. 1873. Film #{{ | '''History—<br>'''A number of families connected with the Secession and Relief churches having come to reside in Helensburgh, while others of the same religious connections were in the habit of visiting the place during the summer months, there was a desire to have a place of worship of their own in Helensburgh. In 1843, the Town Hall was engaged as a place of worship and application was made to the United Secession Presbytery of Glasgow for supply of sermon, which was granted. At that time the members numbered between 50 and 60. As the membership grew and new facilities were needed, a church was built in 1845. A new, larger church was built in 1861.<br>'''Source: '''''Annals and Statistics of the United Presbyterian Church'', by Rev. William MacKelvie, D.D., pub. 1873. Film #{{FSC|477618|film|disp=477618}}. More details may be given in the source including a list of ministers. | ||
'''Records—'''<br>Minutes 1846–1867<br>Minutes of Committee of Management 1843–1881<br>Miscellaneous Papers<br>'''Note:''' Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH2/827. | '''Records—'''<br>Minutes 1846–1867<br>Minutes of Committee of Management 1843–1881<br>Miscellaneous Papers<br>'''Note:''' Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH2/827. | ||
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==== <br>Shandon, Rhu, Free Church, later United.Free and, Church of Scotland ==== | ==== <br>Shandon, Rhu, Free Church, later United.Free and, Church of Scotland ==== | ||
'''History—<br>'''Immediately after the Disruption, services were provided on the Gareloch and a congregation was formed. The church was built at Shandon in 1844 and a school in 1845. Until the erection of the charge at Garelochhead, the whole district from Roy to Garelochhead was under the Shandon minister. The church was enlarged and renovated in 1884.<br>'''Membership:''' 1848, 104; 1900, 139.<br>'''Source:''' ''Annals of the Free Church of Scotland, 1843-1900'', ed. Rev. William Ewing, D.D., 2 vols. pub. 1914. Film #{{ | '''History—<br>'''Immediately after the Disruption, services were provided on the Gareloch and a congregation was formed. The church was built at Shandon in 1844 and a school in 1845. Until the erection of the charge at Garelochhead, the whole district from Roy to Garelochhead was under the Shandon minister. The church was enlarged and renovated in 1884.<br>'''Membership:''' 1848, 104; 1900, 139.<br>'''Source:''' ''Annals of the Free Church of Scotland, 1843-1900'', ed. Rev. William Ewing, D.D., 2 vols. pub. 1914. Film #{{FSC|918572|film|disp=918572}}. More details may be given in the source including ministers. | ||
'''Records—<br>'''Minutes 1844-85<br>Deacon's Court Minutes 1844–1860<br>Cash Book 1844–1856<br>Communion Rolls 1847–1856<br>'''Note:''' Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH3/1017. | '''Records—<br>'''Minutes 1844-85<br>Deacon's Court Minutes 1844–1860<br>Cash Book 1844–1856<br>Communion Rolls 1847–1856<br>'''Note:''' Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH3/1017. | ||
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==== <br>Helensburgh Independent Congregational Church ==== | ==== <br>Helensburgh Independent Congregational Church ==== | ||
'''History—<br>'''The church in Helensburgh originated in the summer of 1799 in the preaching of two agents from the Society for Propagating the Gospel at Home. The following year a small group of people who had been meeting together applied for a student preacher. For the next two years it was a preaching station regularly supplied with sermon by students. A crude church was built. Eventually the worshipers considered organizing as a congregation, and in 1804 they organized as a Congregational church and obtained a pastor. In 1839, membership was 32, which may have included some persons resident in neighboring parishes. In 1851 a new church was built on the same spot as the original. Another was built in 1884 with the older retained as a church hall. This church was still active in 1993.<br>'''Source:''' ''A History of Scottish Congregationalism'', by Harry Escott, pub. 1960. Family History Library book {{ | '''History—<br>'''The church in Helensburgh originated in the summer of 1799 in the preaching of two agents from the Society for Propagating the Gospel at Home. The following year a small group of people who had been meeting together applied for a student preacher. For the next two years it was a preaching station regularly supplied with sermon by students. A crude church was built. Eventually the worshipers considered organizing as a congregation, and in 1804 they organized as a Congregational church and obtained a pastor. In 1839, membership was 32, which may have included some persons resident in neighboring parishes. In 1851 a new church was built on the same spot as the original. Another was built in 1884 with the older retained as a church hall. This church was still active in 1993.<br>'''Source:''' ''A History of Scottish Congregationalism'', by Harry Escott, pub. 1960. Family History Library book {{FSC|941 K2es|disp=941 K2es}}. | ||
'''Records—'''<br>The extent of records is unknown. For 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 | '''Records—'''<br>The extent of records is unknown. For 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 | ||
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==== <br>Helensburgh Baptist Church ==== | ==== <br>Helensburgh Baptist Church ==== | ||
'''History—<br>'''This church was in existence as early as 1833 as a Scotch Baptist congregation. Later a church was built. About 1860, dissension crept into the congregation through the introduction of Plymouth Brethren ideas, and eventually the little congregation ceased to exist.<br>'''Source:''' ''History of the Baptists in Scotland'', by Rev. George Yuille, pub. 1926. Family History Library book {{ | '''History—<br>'''This church was in existence as early as 1833 as a Scotch Baptist congregation. Later a church was built. About 1860, dissension crept into the congregation through the introduction of Plymouth Brethren ideas, and eventually the little congregation ceased to exist.<br>'''Source:''' ''History of the Baptists in Scotland'', by Rev. George Yuille, pub. 1926. Family History Library book {{FSC|941 K2hi|disp=941 K2hi}}. | ||
'''Records—'''<br>The extent of records is unknown. For information 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 write to:<br>The Baptist Union of Scotland<br>12 Aytoun Road<br>Glasgow G41 5RT<br>Scotland | ||
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