Ratho, Midlothian, Scotland Genealogy: Difference between revisions

From FamilySearch Wiki
VisualWikitext
(Corrected subject vs. keywords lookups for FSC.)
mNo edit summary
(31 intermediate revisions by 14 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
{{Locality
|Name=Ratho
|ID=10596036
|Level=2
|Country=Scotland
|CountryID=10579050
|Locality1=Midlothian
|Locality1id=10594638
|Locality2=Ratho
|Locality2id=10596036
}}{{breadcrumb
| link1=[[Scotland Genealogy|Scotland]]
| link2=[[Midlothian (Edinburghshire), Scotland_Genealogy|Midlothian]]
| link3=
| link4=
| link5=[[Ratho, Midlothian, Scotland Genealogy|Ratho]]
}}
'''Parish #698'''  
'''Parish #698'''  


Guide to '''Ratho''' history, family history, and genealogy: parish registers, census records, birth records, marriage records, and death records.
This is a guide to the history and major genealogical records of Scotland as they pertain to the parish of Ratho. 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.]]


{{Infobox Scotland Parishes
| Type = [[Scotland Jurisdictions#Quoad Omnia Parish|Quoad Omnia Parish]]
| ParishNo = 698
| Historic County = Midlothian
| Burgh =
| Council Area = City of Edinburgh
| Registration District = Ratho
| PRbegin = 1682
| KSbegin = 1682
| Presbytery = Edinburgh
| Synod = Lothian & Tweeddale
| Sheriff Court = Edinburgh and Leith
| Commissary Court = Edinburgh
}}


==History==


RATHO, a '''parish''', in the county of Edinburgh; containing the village of Bonnington, 7 miles (W. by S.) from Edinburgh. The name of this parish is supposed to be derived from an ancient British word signifying "a bare or plain place," originally used in reference to a conspicuous spot in the parish, on which a mansion stands. The church, supposed to have been built about 1683, stands north of the village, and is encompassed with thick foliage, through which it is partially seen by the traveller. It was originally a long and narrow ordinary building, with the pulpit in the centre; but an addition was raised to accommodate altogether 800 persons. The members of the '''Free Church''' have no place of worship.<ref>Lewis, Samuel A., ''[http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.aspx?compid=43474#s12 A Topographical Dictionary of Scotland]'' (1846), pp. 399-416. Adapted. Date accessed: 11 April 2014.</ref>
= History  =


The name of this parish is of British origin, being derived from the word ''Rhath,'' plural is ''Rathau'' which signifies a cleared spot, a bared place or plain.&nbsp; The parish registers begin in 1692 but have not be regularly kept and regularly.&nbsp; The population in 1792 was 825, and in 1838 it was 1454.&nbsp; The land is used primarily for wheat, rye-grass, sheep, cattle, potatoes, turnips, oats, and barley.&nbsp; There are two villiages in the parish, Ratho and Bonnington.&nbsp; The nearest market town is Edinburgh.&nbsp; There are 1286 people in the parish that belong to the Established Church, and 132 Seceders, 17 are Episcopalians, and 19 are Roman Catholics.  
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The name of this parish is of British origin, being derived from the word ''Rhath,'' plural is ''Rathau'' which signifies a cleared spot, a bared place or plain.&nbsp; The parish registers begin in 1692 but have not be regularly kept and regularly.&nbsp; The population in 1792 was 825, and in 1838 it was 1454.&nbsp; The land is used primarily for wheat, rye-grass, sheep, cattle, potatoes, turnips, oats, and barley.&nbsp; There are two villiages in the parish, Ratho and Bonnington.&nbsp; The nearest market town is Edinburgh.&nbsp; There are 1286 people in the parish that belong to the Established Church, and 132 Seceders, 17 are Episcopalians, and 19 are Roman Catholics.  


This account was written in 1839.  
This account was written in 1839.  


'''Source:'''''New Statistical Account of Scotland'' (FamilySearch Library {{FSC|941 B4sa|disp=book&nbsp; 941 B4sa, series 2 vol. 1}})
'''Source:'''''New Statistical Account of Scotland'' (FHL book&nbsp; 941 B4sa, series 2 vol. 1)  
 
For more information about Ratho's geography, economy, history, education, and people, see the parish reports in [https://stataccscot.edina.ac.uk/static/statacc/dist/home ''The First and Second Statistical Accounts of Scotland''], or the ''Third Statistical Account'' for Edinburgh ({{FSC|422739|item|disp=FS Catalog book 941 B4sa 3rd ser. v. 15}}).
 
==Census Records==
Scottish Censuses were taken every 10 years beginning in 1801. Beginning with the 1841 Census, each individual in the nation was enumerated at the location they slept on a particular day. For more information, including which day each census was taken, read about [[Scotland_Census|Scottish Census Records]].


{{FSC|Scotland, Midlothian, Ratho - Census|subject|subject-id=964280909|disp=Here}} is a list of the FS Library microfilm numbers for the census records of Ratho, as well as the library numbers for any {{FSC|Scotland, Midlothian - Census - 1881 - Indexes|subject|subject-id=633473109|disp=surname indexes }}available.<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 Family History Library.  


Indexes and images for the 1901, 1911, and 1921 censuses of Scotland are found on [https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk ScotlandsPeople] ($). Registration is required and there is a small access fee per image. All available censuses, 1841-1921, are indexed on this website.


==Church Records==
The Established Church in Scotland is the Church of Scotland, a Presbyterian denomination of Christianity. Church of Scotland records generally cover the period of time prior to 1855, when Civil Registration began. Unlike in England, Scottish law never mandated that vital events be registered with the established church. For more information, read about [[Scotland_Church_Records|Scottish Church Records]].


=== Established Church—Old Parochial Registers  ===
== '''Established Church—Old Parochial Registers''' ==


{| width="402" border="0" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1"
{| cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1" border="0" width="402"
|-
|-
| <br>  
| <br>
| <u>Years Covered</u>  
| <u>Years Covered</u>  
| <u>FS Library Film Number</u>
| <u>FHL Film Number</u>
|-
|-
| '''Births:'''  
| '''Births:'''  
| 1682-1689, 1738-1854 - baptisms  
| 1682-1689, 1738-1854 - baptisms  
| {{FSC|1067790|film|disp=1067790 items 1-3}}
| 1067790 items 1-3
|-
|-
| '''Marriages:'''  
| '''Marriages:'''  
| 1741-1855  
| 1741-1855  
| {{FSC|1067790|film|disp=1067790 items 1-3}}
| 1067790 items 1-3
|-
|-
| '''Deaths:'''  
| '''Deaths:'''  
| 1682-1689 - burials  
| 1682-1689 - burials  
| {{FSC|1067790|film|disp=1067790 items 1-3}}
| 1067790 items 1-3
|}
|}


=====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/en/library/ FamilySearch Library] in Salt Lake City.&nbsp; Some records may be indexed in the International Genealogical Indexs.&nbsp;<br>'''Births:''' The record prior to 1689 is a copy. There are no entries March 1689–August 1738. An entry for April 28, 1788 is pasted on a page of the register. Mothers’ names not recorded until March 1685.<br>'''Marriages:''' The register is described as one of marriages, but the entries record the proclamations only.<br>'''Deaths:''' Record is transcribed entries of Mortcloth Dues.<br>'''Source: '''''Key to the Parochial Registers of Scotland'', by V. Ben Bloxham, pub. 1970. British Book {{FSC|941 K23b|disp=941 K23b.}}
'''Index:''' For an index to these records, see the Scottish Church Records Index on computer at the Family History Library and family history centers.&nbsp; Some records may be indexed in the International Genealogical Indes.&nbsp;<br>'''Births:''' The record prior to 1689 is a copy. There are no entries March 1689–August 1738. An entry for April 28, 1788 is pasted on a page of the register. Mothers’ names not recorded until March 1685.<br>'''Marriages:''' The register is described as one of marriages, but the entries record the proclamations only.<br>'''Deaths:''' Record is transcribed entries of Mortcloth Dues.<br>'''Source: '''''Key to the Parochial Registers of Scotland'', by V. Ben Bloxham, pub. 1970. British Book 941 K23b.  


===Established Church—Kirk Session Records===
== <br>'''Established Church—Kirk Session Records''' ==
The kirk session was the court of the parish. The session was made up of the minister and the land owners and businessmen of the parish, chosen to serve on the session. It 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>


Minutes 1682–1947<br>Accounts 1692–1722, 1760–1786, 1844–1854<br>'''Note:''' Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH2/309.  
Minutes 1682–1947<br>Accounts 1692–1722, 1760–1786, 1844–1854<br>'''Note:''' Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH2/309.  


===Nonconformist Church Records===
== '''<br>Nonconformist Church Records'''  ==
A nonconformist church is any church that is not the established church (the Church of Scotland). For more information, read about [[Scotland_Church_Records_Union_Lists#Historical_Background|Scottish Nonconformity]].


====Ratho and Kirknewton Free Church====
=== <br>Ratho and Kirknewton Free Church ===


'''History—<br>'''The ministers of the two parishes, Ratho and Kirknewton remained in the Established Church at the Disruption. For the people adhering to the Free Church services in each parish were at first provided. Later the two were combined and a church erected of Wilkieston on the Edinburgh mid Calder Road, midway between the two parish churches.<br>'''Membership: '''1845, 110; 1900, 163.<br>'''Source:''' ''Annals of the Free Church of Scotland,'' 1843–1900, ed. Rev. William Ewing, D.D., 2 vols. pub. 1914. Family History&nbsp;Library&nbsp;&nbsp;{{FSC|918572|film|disp=Film #918572}}. More details may be given in the source including ministers.  
'''History—<br>'''The ministers of the two parishes, Ratho and Kirknewton remained in the Established Church at the Disruption. For the people adhering to the Free Church services in each parish were at first provided. Later the two were combined and a church erected of Wilkieston on the Edinburgh mid Calder Road, midway between the two parish churches.<br>'''Membership: '''1845, 110; 1900, 163.<br>'''Source:''' ''Annals of the Free Church of Scotland,'' 1843–1900, ed. Rev. William Ewing, D.D., 2 vols. pub. 1914. FHL Film #918572. More details may be given in the source including ministers.  


'''Records—'''<br>Session Minutes 1845–1969<br>Deacons Court Minutes 1845–1969<br>'''Note: '''Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH3/268.  
'''Records—'''<br>Session Minutes 1845–1969<br>Deacons Court Minutes 1845–1969<br>'''Note: '''Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH3/268.  


====Dalmahoy Episcopalian Chapel====
=== <br>'''Dalmahoy Episcopalian Chapel'''  ===


'''History—'''<br>Dalmahoy Estate was owned by the Earl of Morton whose family was Episcopalian. The chapel was a part of the estate.  
'''History—'''<br>Dalmahoy Estate was owned by the Earl of Morton whose family was Episcopalian. The chapel was a part of the estate.  
Line 105: Line 60:
'''Records—<br>'''Christenings, Marriages, and Burials 1851–1854<br>'''Note:''' Records may be available by writing to:<br>Scottish Episcopal Church <br>Dalmahoy, St Marys<br>Kirknewton EH27 8EB<br>Scotland  
'''Records—<br>'''Christenings, Marriages, and Burials 1851–1854<br>'''Note:''' Records may be available by writing to:<br>Scottish Episcopal Church <br>Dalmahoy, St Marys<br>Kirknewton EH27 8EB<br>Scotland  


==Civil Registration Records==
=== <br>'''St. Cuthbert’s Parish''' ===
Government or civil registration of births, marriages, and deaths is called Statutory Registers in Scotland. The system began 1 January 1855, and each parish had a registrar's office, with large cities having several. Over time, districts merged and split due to changing populations and technological advancements. The system has largely stayed the same over time, with records being created by local registrars and copies sent to the General Register Office in Edinburgh. Initially annual indexes were published, but now these indexes are available online as soon as an event is registered. Many of these records are only available on [https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk ScotlandsPeople] ($), however the years 1855-1875, 1881, and 1891 are {{FSC|79310|item|disp=available through FamilySearch}}(*). For more information, read about [[Scotland_Civil_Registration|Scottish Statutory Registers]].
 
==Probate Records==
 
Ratho was under the probate jurisdiction of the Commissary Court of Edinburg 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 &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 FamilySearch Library. To find the microfilm numbers, search in the library [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog catalog&nbsp;] 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://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog catalog] for the 'Place-names' of Midlothian and the subjects of 'Probate Records' and 'Probate Records - Indexes.<br> Read more about<br>
 
[[Scotland Probate Records|Scotland Probate Records]] .


==References==
See after Edinburgh
{{reflist}}


Return to [[Midlothian (Edinburghshire), Scotland Genealogy#Parishes|Midlothian Parishes]].
Return to the [[Midlothian (Edinburghshire), Scotland Parishes|Midlothian]] Parish List


[[Category:Midlothian Parishes]]
&nbsp;

Revision as of 15:04, 19 December 2008

Parish #698

This is a guide to the history and major genealogical records of Scotland as they pertain to the parish of Ratho. To learn more about how to use these records to search for your ancestors, go to the Scotland: Research Strategies.


History[edit | edit source]

     The name of this parish is of British origin, being derived from the word Rhath, plural is Rathau which signifies a cleared spot, a bared place or plain.  The parish registers begin in 1692 but have not be regularly kept and regularly.  The population in 1792 was 825, and in 1838 it was 1454.  The land is used primarily for wheat, rye-grass, sheep, cattle, potatoes, turnips, oats, and barley.  There are two villiages in the parish, Ratho and Bonnington.  The nearest market town is Edinburgh.  There are 1286 people in the parish that belong to the Established Church, and 132 Seceders, 17 are Episcopalians, and 19 are Roman Catholics.

This account was written in 1839.

Source:New Statistical Account of Scotland (FHL book  941 B4sa, series 2 vol. 1)


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 Family History Library.


Established Church—Old Parochial Registers[edit | edit source]


 Years Covered FHL Film Number
Births: 1682-1689, 1738-1854 - baptisms 1067790 items 1-3
Marriages: 1741-1855 1067790 items 1-3
Deaths: 1682-1689 - burials 1067790 items 1-3

Condition of Original Registers—[edit | edit source]

Index: For an index to these records, see the Scottish Church Records Index on computer at the Family History Library and family history centers.  Some records may be indexed in the International Genealogical Indes. 
Births: The record prior to 1689 is a copy. There are no entries March 1689–August 1738. An entry for April 28, 1788 is pasted on a page of the register. Mothers’ names not recorded until March 1685.
Marriages: The register is described as one of marriages, but the entries record the proclamations only.
Deaths: Record is transcribed entries of Mortcloth Dues.
Source: Key to the Parochial Registers of Scotland, by V. Ben Bloxham, pub. 1970. British Book 941 K23b.


Established Church—Kirk Session Records[edit | edit source]

Minutes 1682–1947
Accounts 1692–1722, 1760–1786, 1844–1854
Note: Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH2/309.


Nonconformist Church Records[edit | edit source]


Ratho and Kirknewton Free Church[edit | edit source]

History—
The ministers of the two parishes, Ratho and Kirknewton remained in the Established Church at the Disruption. For the people adhering to the Free Church services in each parish were at first provided. Later the two were combined and a church erected of Wilkieston on the Edinburgh mid Calder Road, midway between the two parish churches.
Membership: 1845, 110; 1900, 163.
Source: Annals of the Free Church of Scotland, 1843–1900, ed. Rev. William Ewing, D.D., 2 vols. pub. 1914. FHL Film #918572. More details may be given in the source including ministers.

Records—
Session Minutes 1845–1969
Deacons Court Minutes 1845–1969
Note: Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH3/268.


Dalmahoy Episcopalian Chapel[edit | edit source]

History—
Dalmahoy Estate was owned by the Earl of Morton whose family was Episcopalian. The chapel was a part of the estate.

Records—
Christenings, Marriages, and Burials 1851–1854
Note: Records may be available by writing to:
Scottish Episcopal Church
Dalmahoy, St Marys
Kirknewton EH27 8EB
Scotland


St. Cuthbert’s Parish[edit | edit source]

See after Edinburgh

Return to the Midlothian Parish List

 

Family History Library (FHL); now called, FamilySearch Library (FSL)

Retrieved from "https://integration-ru.familysearch.org/en/wiki/index.php?title=Ratho,_Midlothian,_Scotland_Genealogy&oldid=132442"