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*[https://www.familysearch.org/catalog-search FamilySearch Catalog] | *[https://www.familysearch.org/catalog-search FamilySearch Catalog] | ||
*[http://www.ambaile.org.uk/ Am Baile Highland History and Culture] | *[http://www.ambaile.org.uk/ Am Baile Highland History and Culture] | ||
*[https://www.tota.world/culture/scottish/#overview Scottish Culture] - TOTA, gives general information about Scottish Culture | |||
*[https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/united-kingdom-commemorative-plaques United Kingdom, Commemorative Plaques] at Findmypast — index & images ($) | |||
== Historical Timeline == | == Historical Timeline == | ||
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'''1745''' Many Scots support James’ son Charles Edward Stuart, also called Bonnie Prince Charlie and the "Young Pretender," as the king of Great Britain. This is called the second Jacobite rising. | '''1745''' Many Scots support James’ son Charles Edward Stuart, also called Bonnie Prince Charlie and the "Young Pretender," as the king of Great Britain. This is called the second Jacobite rising. | ||
'''1746''' The | '''1746''' The Government forces defeat the forces of Charles Edward Stuart in the Battle of Culloden. After this battle, the English executed many clansmen and outlawed kilts,tartan,bagpipes and carrying of weapons. These restrictions were removed in 1782. | ||
'''1752''' Scotland adopts the Gregorian Calendar even though the change making January 1, the first day of the new year happened in 1600.<ref name="Spathaky" /> | '''1752''' Scotland adopts the Gregorian Calendar even though the change making January 1, the first day of the new year happened in 1600.<ref name="Spathaky" /> | ||
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The following books are a few of the available sources to help provide you with a perspective of the historical events. Major research libraries may have these books: | The following books are a few of the available sources to help provide you with a perspective of the historical events. Major research libraries may have these books: | ||
*Cook, Chris, et. al. ''British Historical Facts''. London, England: Macmillan Press, 1975-. ( | *Cook, Chris, et. al. ''British Historical Facts''. London, England: Macmillan Press, 1975-. (FamilySearch Library book {{FSC|942 H2ccb|disp=942 H2ccb}}.) This source lists key dates, offices, and office holders in Scottish and English history. | ||
*Moody, David. ''Scottish Towns: A Guide for Local Historians.'' London, England: B. T. Batsford, 1992. ( | *Moody, David. ''Scottish Towns: A Guide for Local Historians.'' London, England: B. T. Batsford, 1992. (FamilySearch Library book {{FSC|941 H27m|disp=941 H27m}}.) This source describes the background and structure of Scottish towns, and discusses sources for researchers. | ||
*Sinclair, Cecil. ''Tracing Scottish Local History: A Guide to Local History Research in the Scottish Record Office''. Edinburgh, Scotland: Scottish Record Office, 1994. ( | *Sinclair, Cecil. ''Tracing Scottish Local History: A Guide to Local History Research in the Scottish Record Office''. Edinburgh, Scotland: Scottish Record Office, 1994. (FS Library book {{FSC|941 H27s|disp=941 H27s}}) This book describes local historical records available in the Scottish Record Office. | ||
*Smout, T.C. ''A History of the Scottish People 1560- 1830''. London, England: Collins, 1969. ( | *Smout, T.C. ''A History of the Scottish People 1560- 1830''. London, England: Collins, 1969. (FS Library book {{FSC|941 H2sm|disp=941 H2sm}}) | ||
*Smout, T.C. ''A Century of the Scottish People 1830- 1950''. London, England: Collins, 1986. ( | *Smout, T.C. ''A Century of the Scottish People 1830- 1950''. London, England: Collins, 1986. (FS Library book {{FSC|941 H2sma|disp=941 H2sma}}) | ||
*Smout, T.C., and Wood, Sydney. ''Scottish Voices 1745-1960.'' London, England: Fontana Press, 1990. ( | *Smout, T.C., and Wood, Sydney. ''Scottish Voices 1745-1960.'' London, England: Fontana Press, 1990. (FS Library book {{FSC|941 H2stc|disp=941 H2stc}}) | ||
*Steel, Tom. ''Scotland’s Story: A New Perspective''. London, England: Collins, 1984. ( | *Steel, Tom. ''Scotland’s Story: A New Perspective''. London, England: Collins, 1984. (FS Library book {{FSC|941 H2ste|disp=941 H2ste}}) This book gives a good general overview of Scottish history. | ||
=== FamilySearch Catalog === | === FamilySearch Catalog === | ||
The | The FamilySearch Library has many national, county, and parish histories for Scotland. There are also many other histories for specific time periods, groups, occupations, or places. You can find histories in the catalog under one of the following headings in the [https://www.familysearch.org/catalog-search FamilySearch Catalog]: | ||
SCOTLAND - HISTORY | SCOTLAND - HISTORY | ||
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SCOTLAND, [COUNTY], [PARISH] - HISTORY | SCOTLAND, [COUNTY], [PARISH] - HISTORY | ||
Many bibliographies of history are also available. Look in the Locality Search of the [https://www.familysearch.org/catalog-search FamilySearch Catalog] under SCOTLAND - HISTORY - BIBLIOGRAPHY to find the ones available at the | Many bibliographies of history are also available. Look in the Locality Search of the [https://www.familysearch.org/catalog-search FamilySearch Catalog] under SCOTLAND - HISTORY - BIBLIOGRAPHY to find the ones available at the FamilySearch Library. | ||
=== Local Histories === | === Local Histories === | ||
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Even if a local history does not mention your ancestor, you may find important clues that suggest other records to search. Local histories also provide background information about your family’s lifestyle, community, and environment. | Even if a local history does not mention your ancestor, you may find important clues that suggest other records to search. Local histories also provide background information about your family’s lifestyle, community, and environment. | ||
Many places have more than one history. There are numerous published histories about Scottish parishes and towns. Many are available at the | Many places have more than one history. There are numerous published histories about Scottish parishes and towns. Many are available at the FamilySearch Library. Similar histories are often available at major public and university libraries and archives. | ||
The following | The following works include histories for each individual parish. The histories were written in the 1790s and early 1800s, usually by the minister of the parish: | ||
* | *[http://edina.ac.uk/stat-acc-scot/ The Statistical Accounts of Scotland, 1791-1845] at Edina, University of Edinburgh. General information and background. | ||
*''The New Statistical Account of Scotland'' | *''The Statistical Account of Scotland, 1791-1799.'' Ed. by John Sinclair. Wakerfield, England: EP Publishing Limited, [197?]. {{FSC|941 B4sa|disp=FamilySearch Library books 941 B4sa}}; {{FSC|6026527|film|disp=FamilySearch Library films, 6026527-6026545}}(*) - images. '''''Online at:''''' [https://www.electricscotland.com/history/statistical/oldndx.htm Electric Scotland]. | ||
*Mather, Alexander S., ed. ''The Third Statistical Account of Scotland.'' Glasgow, Scotland: Collins of Glasgow, 1987. | *''The New Statistical Account of Scotland, 1834-1845.'' Edinburgh, Scotland: William Blackwood and Sons, 1845. '''''Online at:''''' {{FSC|202128|item|disp=FamilySearch Digital Library, Vols. 1-15}}. | ||
*Mather, Alexander S., ed. ''The Third Statistical Account of Scotland.'' Glasgow, Scotland: Collins of Glasgow, 1987. {{FSC|941 B4sa|disp=FamilySearch Library books 941 B4sa}} - 3rd Series | |||
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You can find local histories listed in the Place Search of the [https://www.familysearch.org/catalog-search FamilySearch Catalog] under SCOTLAND, [COUNTY], [PARISH] - HISTORY. | |||
You can find local histories listed in the | |||
== Calendar Changes == | == Calendar Changes == | ||
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The year 1599 consisted only of nine months: January, February, and March (1-24) 1599 became January, February and March (1-24) 1600. | The year 1599 consisted only of nine months: January, February, and March (1-24) 1599 became January, February and March (1-24) 1600. | ||
When Catholic Europe adopted the Gregorian calendar in 1582, ten days were dropped from the month of October. | When Catholic Europe adopted the Gregorian calendar in 1582, ten days were dropped from the month of October. Although Scotland adopted January 1 as New Years Day it did not adopt the Gregorian calendar so it remained 10 days out of sync with much of Europe, as evidenced by legal records. By the time Scotland and the rest of Britain adopted the Gregorian calendar in 1752, a total of eleven days had to be dropped.<ref>http://www.scan.org.uk/knowledgebase/topics/daysanddates_topic.htm</ref> | ||
{{further|Julian and Gregorian Calendars}} | {{further|Julian and Gregorian Calendars}} | ||
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{{Place|Scotland}} | {{Place|Scotland}} | ||
[[Category:Scotland]] [[Category:Scots-Irish]] [[Category: | [[Category:Scotland]] [[Category:Scots-Irish]] [[Category:Histories]] | ||
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