Ellon, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Genealogy (view source)
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= History<br> = | = History<br> = | ||
<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 | <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> = | = Census Records<br> = | ||
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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.]] | ||
Here is a list of the Family History Library microfilm numbers for the | Here is a list of the Family History Library microfilm numbers for the {{FHL|630634|title-id|disp=census records of Ellon}} as well as the library numbers for any surname indexes available: | ||
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| 1841<br> | | 1841<br> | ||
| | | {{FHL|1042655|film|disp=1042655 }}<br> | ||
| none<br> | | none<br> | ||
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| 1851<br> | | 1851<br> | ||
| | | {{FHL|1042115|film|disp=1042115 }}<br> | ||
| none<br> | | none<br> | ||
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| 1861<br> | | 1861<br> | ||
| | | {{FHL|0103780|film|disp=0103780}} <br> | ||
| none<br> | | none<br> | ||
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| 1871<br> | | 1871<br> | ||
| | | {{FHL|0103930|film|disp=0103930}} <br> | ||
| none<br> | | none<br> | ||
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| 1881<br> | | 1881<br> | ||
| | | {{FHL|0203455|film|disp=0203455}} <br> | ||
| | | {{FHL|6086502|film|disp=6086502 (12 fiche)}}<br> | ||
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| 1891<br> | | 1891<br> | ||
| | | {{FHL|0208676|film|disp=0208676}} <br> | ||
| none<br> | | none<br> | ||
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| '''Births:'''<br> | | '''Births:'''<br> | ||
| 1640-1819<br> | | 1640-1819<br> | ||
| | | {{FHL|0993180|film|disp=0993180}}<br> | ||
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| 1820-1854<br> | | 1820-1854<br> | ||
| | | {{FHL|0993181|film|disp=0993181}}<br> | ||
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| '''Marriages:'''<br> | | '''Marriages:'''<br> | ||
| 1638-1854<br> | | 1638-1854<br> | ||
| | | {{FHL|0993181|film|disp=0993181}}<br> | ||
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| '''Deaths:'''<br> | | '''Deaths:'''<br> | ||
| 1638-1854<br> | | 1638-1854<br> | ||
| | | {{FHL|0993181|film|disp=0993181}}<br> | ||
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==== Condition of Original Registers—<br> ==== | ==== Condition of Original Registers—<br> ==== | ||
'''Index:''' For an index to these records, see the Scottish Church Records Index available on computers at the Family History Library and family history centeres. The records may be indexed in the [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/search/frameset_search.asp?PAGE=igi/search_IGI.asp&clear_form=true International Genealogical Index.]<br>'''Births:''' Birth records are blank September 1650–April 1680, and September 1711–May 1713. There are six leaves containing irregular entries dated 1760–1806, after the record for 1800. Irregular entries are of frequent occurrence. Several leaves of the early portion are partially destroyed by dampness and want of care. Mothers’ names are not recorded in the entries until 1762, and very seldom between 1769–1806. There are fourteen imperfect entries in 1763, and such entries occasionally occur elsewhere in the record. <br>'''Marriages:''' Marriage records are blank November 1645–April 1647. The page containing records for 1649–1650 are illegible. The records are blank August 1669–November 1670, December 1673–October 1676, May 1678–November 1679, April 1682–May 1685, July 1688–September 1709, and November 1712–April 1720.<br>'''Deaths''': Death records are blank 1649–1655, and November 1658–May 1718. The record prior to 1658 is much wasted. The register of burials terminates August 1741. Mortcloth Dues continue the record down to August 1778. The records are blank until October 1783, when a burial record is again resumed. Except for a few entries of expenses of pauper’s funerals, the record is blank October 1787–October 1808, from which last date a register of burials was kept by the Sexton.<br>'''Source:''' ''Key to the Parochial Registers of Scotland'', by V. Ben Bloxham, pub. 1970. British Book | '''Index:''' For an index to these records, see the Scottish Church Records Index available on computers at the Family History Library and family history centeres. The records may be indexed in the [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/search/frameset_search.asp?PAGE=igi/search_IGI.asp&clear_form=true International Genealogical Index.]<br>'''Births:''' Birth records are blank September 1650–April 1680, and September 1711–May 1713. There are six leaves containing irregular entries dated 1760–1806, after the record for 1800. Irregular entries are of frequent occurrence. Several leaves of the early portion are partially destroyed by dampness and want of care. Mothers’ names are not recorded in the entries until 1762, and very seldom between 1769–1806. There are fourteen imperfect entries in 1763, and such entries occasionally occur elsewhere in the record. <br>'''Marriages:''' Marriage records are blank November 1645–April 1647. The page containing records for 1649–1650 are illegible. The records are blank August 1669–November 1670, December 1673–October 1676, May 1678–November 1679, April 1682–May 1685, July 1688–September 1709, and November 1712–April 1720.<br>'''Deaths''': Death records are blank 1649–1655, and November 1658–May 1718. The record prior to 1658 is much wasted. The register of burials terminates August 1741. Mortcloth Dues continue the record down to August 1778. The records are blank until October 1783, when a burial record is again resumed. Except for a few entries of expenses of pauper’s funerals, the record is blank October 1787–October 1808, from which last date a register of burials was kept by the Sexton.<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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=== Ellon Auchmacoy, United Associate Congregation Anti-burgher === | === Ellon Auchmacoy, United Associate Congregation Anti-burgher === | ||
'''History—'''<br>The Secession congregation of Ellon was disjoined from Clola in 1791. Their first place of worship was leased at Auchmacoy. When the proprietor refused to renew the lease, they sold the church to him at a valuation and were obliged to move the congregation to Ellon. As Ellon is two miles west of Auchmacoy, this caused a loss in the number of members. A church was built in1827.<br>'''Membership:''' 1841, 183<br>'''Source:''' ''Annals and Statistics of the United Presbyterian Church'', by Rev. William MacKelvie, D.D., pub. 1873. Film # | '''History—'''<br>The Secession congregation of Ellon was disjoined from Clola in 1791. Their first place of worship was leased at Auchmacoy. When the proprietor refused to renew the lease, they sold the church to him at a valuation and were obliged to move the congregation to Ellon. As Ellon is two miles west of Auchmacoy, this caused a loss in the number of members. A church was built in1827.<br>'''Membership:''' 1841, 183<br>'''Source:''' ''Annals and Statistics of the United Presbyterian Church'', by Rev. William MacKelvie, D.D., pub. 1873. Film #{{FHL|477618|film|disp=477618}}. More details are given in the source. | ||
'''Records—'''<br>Minutes 1827–1843<br>Accounts 1795–1824<br>Miscellaneous Papers 1826–1887<br>Other post-1855 records<br>'''Note:''' Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH3/1148. | '''Records—'''<br>Minutes 1827–1843<br>Accounts 1795–1824<br>Miscellaneous Papers 1826–1887<br>Other post-1855 records<br>'''Note:''' Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH3/1148. | ||
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=== Ellon Free Church<br> === | === Ellon Free Church<br> === | ||
'''History— '''<br>At the Disruption the adherents of the Free Church here formed a congregation, and acquired possession of an Independent church in the place. A missionary was forthwith appointed. The charge was sanctioned in 1845. Later the church was rebuilt on the same site.<br>'''Membership:''' 1848, 212; 1900, 198.<br>'''Source:''' ''Annals of the Free Church of Scotland, 1843–190''0, ed. Rev. William Ewing, D.D., 2 vols. pub. 1914. Film # | '''History— '''<br>At the Disruption the adherents of the Free Church here formed a congregation, and acquired possession of an Independent church in the place. A missionary was forthwith appointed. The charge was sanctioned in 1845. Later the church was rebuilt on the same site.<br>'''Membership:''' 1848, 212; 1900, 198.<br>'''Source:''' ''Annals of the Free Church of Scotland, 1843–190''0, ed. Rev. William Ewing, D.D., 2 vols. pub. 1914. Film #{{FHL|918572|film|disp=918572}}. More details are given in the source. | ||
'''Records—'''<br>Deacon’s Court minutes 1845–1886<br>'''Note:''' Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH3/1149. | '''Records—'''<br>Deacon’s Court minutes 1845–1886<br>'''Note:''' Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH3/1149. | ||
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=== Bairnie and Tillydesk, near Ellon Episcopal Church === | === Bairnie and Tillydesk, near Ellon Episcopal Church === | ||
'''History—'''<br>The congregation has existed since 1688. In the 1790's there was a clergyman in the parish and membership was about 130. A chapel was erected in 1815. In 1841 there were 147 Episcopalians in the parish but many others from adjoining parishes attended services here.<br>'''Source:''' ''History of the Scottish Episcopal Church'', by John P. Lawson, pub. 1843. Copies of this book are not available in the Family History Library.<br>'''Records—'''<br>Family History Library Call Number<br>Baptisms/Christenings 1763–1801 | '''History—'''<br>The congregation has existed since 1688. In the 1790's there was a clergyman in the parish and membership was about 130. A chapel was erected in 1815. In 1841 there were 147 Episcopalians in the parish but many others from adjoining parishes attended services here.<br>'''Source:''' ''History of the Scottish Episcopal Church'', by John P. Lawson, pub. 1843. Copies of this book are not available in the Family History Library.<br>'''Records—'''<br>Family History Library Call Number<br>Baptisms/Christenings 1763–1801 {{FHL|941 B4sr|disp=941 B4sr vol. 30 X}}<br>Christenings, Marriages, and Burials, 1816–1854<br>'''Note:''' The X means the records have been extracted. | ||
For more information write to:<br>The Rectory<br>Ellon,<br>Aberdeenshire AB41 9NP<br>Scotland | For more information write to:<br>The Rectory<br>Ellon,<br>Aberdeenshire AB41 9NP<br>Scotland | ||
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= Probate Records<br> = | = Probate Records<br> = | ||
Ellon was under the probate jurisdiction of the Commissary Court of Aberdeen until 1823, and since then has been under the Sheriff's Court of Aberdeen. 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 | Ellon was under the probate jurisdiction of the Commissary Court of Aberdeen until 1823, and since then has been under the Sheriff's Court of Aberdeen. 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 http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=localitysearch&columns=*,0,0 catalog | ||
{{dead link}} for the 'Place' of Aberdeen and the subject of 'Probate records.' Then click on the link to the records of the Commissariat of Aberdeen.<br><br>The library also has some post-1823 probate records for Aberdeen. Look in the library http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=localitysearch&columns=*,0,0 catalog | |||
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