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'''Parish #280'''
== History<br>  ==


Guide to '''Aberlemno''' history, family history, and genealogy: parish registers, census records, birth records, marriage records, and death records.
This parish was formerly Inchbrayock.<br>


{{Infobox Scotland Parishes
Also available online at http://edina.ac.uk/stat-acc-scot/. Browse the scanned pages under ‘For non-subscribers,’ then search for the parish report.<br>
| Type = [[Scotland Jurisdictions#Quoad Omnia Parish|Quoad Omnia Parish]]
| ParishNo = 280
| Historic County = Angus
| Burgh =
| Council Area = Angus
| Registration District = Craig
| PRbegin = 1657
| KSbegin = 1653
| Presbytery = Brechin
| Synod = Angus & Mearns
| Sheriff Court = Arbroath, Dundee, and Forfar
| Commissary Court = St Andrews and Edinburgh
}}


==History ==
== Established Church—Old Parochial Registers  ==


CRAIG, a '''parish''', in the county of Forfar, ½ a mile (S. by W.) from Montrose; containing the villages of Ferryden, Usan, and Rossie. This place was formerly called Inchbrayock, the "island of trout," by which name an island of thirty-four Scotch acres within the parish is still known. Craig was at that time only the designation of one of the chief estates, and it is supposed that, when the place of worship was transferred from the island to the property of Craig on the continental part of the district, the name of Craig, which is naturally derived from the rocky nature of the shore, was extended to the whole of the parish. The church, which is an elegant structure, with a square tower, eighty feet high, was built in 1799. It contains 800 sittings. A place of worship has been erected in connexion with the '''Free Church'''.<ref>Lewis, Samuel A., ''[http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.aspx?compid=43428#s17 A Topographical Dictionary of Scotland]'' (1846), pp. 499-514. Adapted. Date accessed: 30 May 2014.</ref>
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This parish was formed from two ancient parishes: Inchbrayock and St. Skeoch.
 
Inchbrayock/Inchbrioc/Insula Sanct Bricchi, was made a mensal church of the Archbishop of St. Andrews by Pope Sixtus IV in Feb. 1473, but this, in spite of a supplication of 1484 and a fresh appropriation in 1487, was apparently unsuccessful. Both parsonage and vicarage were however annexed to the College of St. Mary, at St. Andrews, by 1552, this being confirmed in 1553/4 and so continuing, while the cure became a vicarage pensionary. [source "Scotland's mediaeval parishes" ? - probably: Ian B. Cowan: "The parishes of Mediaeval Scotland" Scottish Record Society, 93, SRS, Edinburgh,1967"].<br>
 
Dependent of the church of St.Brioc were two chapels, said, according to Jervise, to have been dedicated to St. Mary and St. Fergus. [source: Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, vol. XXXVIII, 1903/4; pp.452-453. ]
 
For more information about Craig'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 Angus {{FSC|941 B4sa 3rd ser. v. 26|disp=941 B4sa 3rd}}.
 
==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]].
 
Here is a list of the FS Library microfilm numbers for the {{FSC|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>FS Library Film Number</u><br>
| <u>Surname Indexes</u><br>
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| 1841<br>
| 1042673 <br>
| {{FSC|1195300|title-id|disp=6203961}}<br>
|-
| 1851<br>
| 1042218 <br>
| none<br>
|-
| 1861<br>
| 0103787 <br>
| none<br>
|-
| 1871<br>
| 0103939 <br>
| none<br>
|-
| 1881<br>
| 0203478 <br>
| {{FSC|748020|title-id|disp=6086580 (12 fiche)}}<br>
|-
| 1891<br>
| 0208703 <br>
| none<br>
|}
 
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  ===
 
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===== Condition of Original Registers— =====
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'''Indexed:''' 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.  Some records may also be indexed in other [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/location/1986318?region=Scotland FamilySearch collections] for Scotland.<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.
==== Condition of Original Registers—<br> ====


===Established Church—Kirk Session Records===
'''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.  
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>
== Established Church—Kirk Session Records  ==


==== Craig  ====
=== Craig  ===


'''Records—'''<br>FS Library Book Number<br>Census of the Parishioners 1788 941.31/C2 K2j<br>'''Other:'''<br>Minutes 1653–1694, 1713–1925<br>Communicants 1718–1730, 1834–1869<br>Accounts 1752–1859<br>Marriages 1756–1757, 1855–1862<br>List of Parishioners 1788<br>Poor’s Fund Minutes 1764–1826<br>Heritors and Kirk Session Minutes 1827–1933<br>'''Note:''' Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH2/616.  
'''Records—'''<br> FHL Book Number<br>Census of the Parishioners 1788 941.31/C2 K2j<br>'''Other:'''<br>Minutes 1653–1694, 1713–1925<br>Communicants 1718–1730, 1834–1869<br>Accounts 1752–1859<br>Marriages 1756–1757, 1855–1862<br>List of Parishioners 1788<br>Poor’s Fund Minutes 1764–1826<br>Heritors and Kirk Session Minutes 1827–1933<br>'''Note:''' Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH2/616.  


===Nonconformist Church Records===
== 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]].


==== Craig Free Church  ====
=== Craig Free Church  ===


'''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.  
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'''Note:''' Also available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH3/62.  
<span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span><br>'''Note:''' Also available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH3/62.  
 
==Civil Registration Records==
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 ==
 
The term "probate" is not used in Scotland's inheritance records. Craig was under the  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 FamilySearch Library. To find the microfilm numbers, search in the library [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog catalog] 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 [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog catalog] 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>
 
==References==
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Return to [[Angus (or Forfarshire), Scotland Genealogy#Parishes|Angus Parishes.]]  
Return to Angus [[Angus Parishes|parish list.]]  


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Revision as of 17:00, 14 August 2008

Craig #280

History
[edit | edit source]

This parish was formerly Inchbrayock.

Also available online at http://edina.ac.uk/stat-acc-scot/. Browse the scanned pages under ‘For non-subscribers,’ then search for the parish report.

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

Record Type
 Years Covered
 FHL Film Number
Births:
 1657-1854
 0993418
Marriages:
 1660-1854
 0993418
Deaths:
 1726-1793
 0993418

 

Condition of Original Registers—
[edit | edit source]

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.  The record may be indexed in the International Genealogical Index.
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.
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.
Deaths: There are only two death entries December 1771–July 1785.
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]

Craig[edit | edit source]

Records—
FHL Book Number
Census of the Parishioners 1788 941.31/C2 K2j
Other:
Minutes 1653–1694, 1713–1925
Communicants 1718–1730, 1834–1869
Accounts 1752–1859
Marriages 1756–1757, 1855–1862
List of Parishioners 1788
Poor’s Fund Minutes 1764–1826
Heritors and Kirk Session Minutes 1827–1933
Note: Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH2/616.

Nonconformist Church Records[edit | edit source]

Craig Free Church[edit | edit source]

History—
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.
Membership: 1848, 308; 1900, 573.
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—

Record Type
 Years Covered
 FHL Film Number
Baptisms:
 1843-1877
 1482991 item 6

 1877-1892
 1482992 items 1-2
Marriages:
 1843-1877
 1482991 item 6

 1877-1900
 1482992 items 1-2
Session Minutes:
 1843-1877
 1482991 item 6

 1877-1913
 1482992 items 1-2
Deacons Court Minutes:
 1845-1890
 1482992 items 1-2


Note: Also available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH3/62.

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