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=== Introduction === | === Introduction === | ||
The ''old parochial registers ''are the records of the Church of Scotland including registers of births/baptisms, marriages/proclamations, and deaths/burials. | The ''old parochial registers ''are the records of the Church of Scotland including registers of births/baptisms, marriages/proclamations, and deaths/burials. The birth/baptism and marriage/proclamation information in the registers has been extracted and created into searchable databases that serve as indexes to the records. The index was first created on microfiche and later became available on computers and on the Internet. | ||
=== Old Parochial Registers Index on Microfiche === | === Old Parochial Registers Index on Microfiche === | ||
The Old Parochial Registers (OPR) Index is an index of about 10.5 million names listed in Church of Scotland (Presbyterian) parish registers. The index consists of 1,147 microfiche and contains entries dating from the late 1500s through 31 December 1854. Information in the index includes given name(s), surname, parents or spouse, gender, christening or marriage date and place, and source information. It is available at the | The Old Parochial Registers (OPR) Index is an index of about 10.5 million names listed in Church of Scotland (Presbyterian) parish registers. The index consists of 1,147 microfiche and contains entries dating from the late 1500s through 31 December 1854. Information in the index includes given name(s), surname, parents or spouse, gender, christening or marriage date and place, and source information. It is available at the FamilySearch Library and most FamilySearch Centers. | ||
The index on microfiche is arranged by county. For each county there are four indexes: | The index on microfiche is arranged by county. For each county there are four indexes: | ||
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*Marriages arranged by given name | *Marriages arranged by given name | ||
There is also an addendum that is arranged not by county | There is also an addendum that is arranged not by county but covers the whole country in one. It contains entries missed from or added after the original index was created. | ||
=== Using the OPR Index on Microfiche === | === Using the OPR Index on Microfiche === | ||
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Since the Old Parochial Registers Index is arranged by county, you will first need to know the name of the county you wish to search. | Since the Old Parochial Registers Index is arranged by county, you will first need to know the name of the county you wish to search. | ||
If you do not know the county, talk to a | If you do not know the county, talk to a FamilySearch Center staff member for help. | ||
==== Step 2. Select The Index ==== | ==== Step 2. Select The Index ==== | ||
At | At FamilySearch centers, the Old Parochial Registers Index is found in the DOS system. The center volunteers can assist in finding the records. You don't need the library call numbers or fiche, as the index itself is on the computer. | ||
At the | At the FamilySearch Library, you can find the library call numbers for the Old Parochial Registers Index in the FamilySearch Catalog. Search the Locality section of the catalog for the name of the county in Scotland, then for the subject of church records — indexes. The catalog sometimes uses the title Index to Old Parochial Registers. | ||
*Four types of indexes were created for each county. | *Four types of indexes were created for each county. | ||
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=== The OPR Index on Computers and the Internet === | === The OPR Index on Computers and the Internet === | ||
A computerized version of the index is available at the | A computerized version of the index is available at the FamilySearch Library in Salt Lake City. Much of the same data is included in the 'Historical Records Collection' on the free website [https://www.familysearch.org/ www.familysearch.org]. The specific collection titles are: | ||
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1771030 Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950] | *[https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1771030 Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950] | ||
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1771074 Scotland Marriages, 1561-1910] | *[https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1771074 Scotland Marriages, 1561-1910] | ||
An index to the records is also available on [http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk]. | An index to the records is also available on [http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk]. This is a fee-based website. | ||
=== How To Find The Source === | === How To Find The Source === | ||
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Method 1: Using Source Batch Numbers | Method 1: Using Source Batch Numbers | ||
The Old Parochial Registers Index provides a source batch number for each entry which can be used to locate the microfilm of the original register. | The Old Parochial Registers Index provides a source batch number for each entry which can be used to locate the microfilm of the original register. These batch numbers are used like batch numbers from the International Genealogical Index (IGI) For instructions on how to use source batch numbers to obtain the source microfilm number, refer to the separate resource guide, Finding An IGI Source (31034). | ||
Method 2: Using the FamilySearch Catalog | Method 2: Using the FamilySearch Catalog | ||
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