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'''Parish #280'''<br>
'''Parish #280'''<br>  


This is a guide to the history and major genealogical records of Scotland as they pertain to the parish of Craig. 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 Craig. 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>  =
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<br>''The [first or Old][2nd or New] &amp; [Third] Statistical Accounts of Scotland'' (written 1791, 1835, and 1968) 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.}}
<br>''The [first or Old][2nd or New] &amp; [Third] Statistical Accounts of Scotland'' (written 1791, 1835, and 1968) 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> =


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|632109|title-id|disp=census records of Craig}} 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|632109|title-id|disp=census records of Craig}} 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>  
| 1042673 <br>
| 1042673 <br>  
| {{FHL|1195300|title-id|disp=6203961}}<br>
| {{FHL|1195300|title-id|disp=6203961}}<br>
|-
|-
| 1851<br>
| 1851<br>  
| 1042218 <br>
| 1042218 <br>  
| none<br>
| none<br>
|-
|-
| 1861<br>
| 1861<br>  
| 0103787 <br>
| 0103787 <br>  
| none<br>
| none<br>
|-
|-
| 1871<br>
| 1871<br>  
| 0103939 <br>
| 0103939 <br>  
| none<br>
| none<br>
|-
|-
| 1881<br>
| 1881<br>  
| 0203478 <br>
| 0203478 <br>  
| {{FHL|748020|title-id|disp=6086580 (12 fiche)}}<br>
| {{FHL|748020|title-id|disp=6086580 (12 fiche)}}<br>
|-
|-
| 1891<br>
| 1891<br>  
| 0208703 <br>
| 0208703 <br>  
| none<br>
| none<br>
|}
|}


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.<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.<br>  


== 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>
|-
|-
| '''Births:'''<br>
| '''Births:'''<br>  
| 1657-1854<br>
| 1657-1854<br>  
| 0993418<br>
| 0993418<br>
|-
|-
| '''Marriages:'''<br>
| '''Marriages:'''<br>  
| 1660-1854<br>
| 1660-1854<br>  
| 0993418<br>
| 0993418<br>
|-
|-
| '''Deaths:'''<br>
| '''Deaths:'''<br>  
| 1726-1793<br>
| 1726-1793<br>  
| 0993418<br>
| 0993418<br>
|}
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==== Condition of Original Registers—<br> ====
==== Condition of Original Registers—<br> ====


'''Indexed:''' For an index to these records, see the Scottish Church Records Index available on computers at the Family History Library and family history centers.&nbsp; The record 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:''' The birth records are blank March 1662–August 1664, February 1700–March 1714, and August 1717–August 1723. Mothers’ names are not recorded until May 1769 and there are no witnesses' names 1664–1700.<br>'''Marriages:''' Marriages are blank November 1661–February 1694, January 1700–May 1714, and May 1773–April 1785. There are no entries December 1790–June 1792 or October 1809–December 1811. From 1723–1740 there is a record of contracts as well as of marriages.<br>'''Deaths:''' There are only two death entries December 1771–July 1785.<br>'''Source:''' ''Key to the Parochial Registers of Scotland'', by V. Ben Bloxham, pub. 1970. British Book 941 K23b.  
'''Indexed:''' For an index to these records, see the Scottish Church Records Index available on computers at the Family History Library and family history centers.&nbsp; The record 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:''' The birth records are blank March 1662–August 1664, February 1700–March 1714, and August 1717–August 1723. Mothers’ names are not recorded until May 1769 and there are no witnesses' names 1664–1700.<br>'''Marriages:''' Marriages are blank November 1661–February 1694, January 1700–May 1714, and May 1773–April 1785. There are no entries December 1790–June 1792 or October 1809–December 1811. From 1723–1740 there is a record of contracts as well as of marriages.<br>'''Deaths:''' There are only two death entries December 1771–July 1785.<br>'''Source:''' ''Key to the Parochial Registers of Scotland'', by V. Ben Bloxham, pub. 1970. British Book 941 K23b.  
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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>  


=== Craig  ===
=== Craig  ===
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'''History—'''<br>The minister of the parish and many of the congregation "came out" in 1843, and by the month of August the building of a church was in progress. Difficulties arose as to title for the site and in April 1844 it became necessary to remove it to another position. A manse was also provided. The church was renovated in the 1890's.<br>'''Membership:''' 1848, 308; 1900, 573. <br>'''Source:''' ''Annals of the Free Church of Scotland, 1843–1900'', ed. Rev. William Ewing, D.D., 2 vols. pub. 1914. Film #918572. More details may be given in the source.  
'''History—'''<br>The minister of the parish and many of the congregation "came out" in 1843, and by the month of August the building of a church was in progress. Difficulties arose as to title for the site and in April 1844 it became necessary to remove it to another position. A manse was also provided. The church was renovated in the 1890's.<br>'''Membership:''' 1848, 308; 1900, 573. <br>'''Source:''' ''Annals of the Free Church of Scotland, 1843–1900'', ed. Rev. William Ewing, D.D., 2 vols. pub. 1914. Film #918572. More details may be given in the source.  


'''Records—'''<br><br>
'''Records—'''<br><br>  


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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>
|-
|-
| '''Baptisms:'''<br>
| '''Baptisms:'''<br>  
| 1843-1877<br>
| 1843-1877<br>  
| 1482991 item 6<br>
| 1482991 item 6<br>
|-
|-
| <br>
| <br>  
| 1877-1892<br>
| 1877-1892<br>  
| 1482992 items 1-2<br>
| 1482992 items 1-2<br>
|-
|-
| '''Marriages:'''<br>
| '''Marriages:'''<br>  
| 1843-1877<br>
| 1843-1877<br>  
| 1482991 item 6<br>
| 1482991 item 6<br>
|-
|-
| <br>
| <br>  
| 1877-1900<br>
| 1877-1900<br>  
| 1482992 items 1-2<br>
| 1482992 items 1-2<br>
|-
|-
| '''Session Minutes:'''<br>
| '''Session Minutes:'''<br>  
| 1843-1877<br>
| 1843-1877<br>  
| 1482991 item 6<br>
| 1482991 item 6<br>
|-
|-
| <br>
| <br>  
| 1877-1913<br>
| 1877-1913<br>  
| 1482992 items 1-2<br>
| 1482992 items 1-2<br>
|-
|-
| '''Deacons Court Minutes:'''<br>
| '''Deacons Court Minutes:'''<br>  
| 1845-1890<br>
| 1845-1890<br>  
| 1482992 items 1-2<br>
| 1482992 items 1-2<br>
|}
|}


<span style="text-decoration: underline"></span><br>'''Note:''' Also available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH3/62.  
<span style="text-decoration: underline" /><br>'''Note:''' Also available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH3/62.  


= 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.  


= Probate Records<br> =
= Probate Records<br> =


Craig was under the probate jurisdiction of the Commissary Court of St.Andrews until 1823, and since then has been under the Sheriff's Court of Dundee. 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 &amp; 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&nbsp;[https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog catalog]&nbsp;for the 'Place-names' of Angus and the subject of 'Probate records.' Then click on the link to the records of the Commissariat of St.Andrews.<br><br>The library also has some post-1823 probate records for Angus. Look in the library&nbsp;[https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog catalog]&nbsp;for the 'Place-names' of Angus and the subjects of 'Probate Records' and 'Probate Records - Indexes.' <br><br>Read more about [[Scotland Probate Records|Scotland Probate Records.]]<br>  
The term "probate" is not used in Scotland's inheritance records. Craig was under the&nbsp; jurisdiction of the Commissary Court of St.Andrews until 1823, and since then has been under the Sheriff's Court of Dundee. Inheritance 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 such records, called 'Wills &amp; 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&nbsp;[https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog catalog]&nbsp;for the 'Place-names' of Angus and the subject of 'Probate records.' Then click on the link to the records of the Commissariat of St.Andrews.<br><br>The library also has some post-1823 inheritance records for Angus. Look in the library&nbsp;[https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog catalog]&nbsp;for the 'Place-names' of Angus and the subjects of 'Probate Records' and 'Probate Records - Indexes.' <br><br>Read more about [[Scotland Probate Records|Scotland Probate Records.]]<br>  


<br>Return to Angus [[Angus Parishes|parish list.]]  
<br>Return to Angus [[Angus Parishes|parish list.]]  


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