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'''Parish #438'''  
'''Parish #438'''  


Guide to '''Kilrenny''' 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 Kilrenny. 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 = 438
| Historic County = Fife
| Burgh = Kilrenny
| Council Area = Fife
| Registration District = Kilrenny
| PRbegin = 1647
| KSbegin = 1712
| Presbytery = St Andrews
| Synod = Fife
| Sheriff Court = Cupar, Dunfermline, and Kirkcaldy
| Commissary Court = St Andrews and Edinburgh
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==History==
= History =


KILRENNY, a royal burgh and a '''parish''', in the district of St. Andrew's, county of Fife, 3 miles (S. W. by W.) from Crail, and 10 (S. S. E.) from St. Andrew's; including the village of Nether Kilrenny or Cellardykes, and that of Upper Kilrenny. This parish, which is situated on the north of the Frith of Forth, at the south-eastern extremity of the county, is supposed to have derived its name from the dedication of its church to St. Ireneus. The church is a neat plain structure in good repair.<ref>Lewis, Samuel A., ''[http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.aspx?compid=43452#s22 A Topographical Dictionary of Scotland]'' (1846), pp. 42-61. Adapted. Date accessed: 01 May 2014.</ref>
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/ http://edina.ac.uk/stat-acc-scot/]. Click on ‘Browse scanned pages’ then search the parish reports for Kilrenny. Also available at the {{FHL|the new statistical account of scotland|title|disp=Family History Library}}.  


For more information about Kilrenny'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 Fife ({{FSC|1122257|item|disp=FS Catalog book 941 B4sa 3rd ser. v. 2}}).
= Census Records  =


==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|Scotland 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|638202|title-id|disp=census records of Kilrenny}} as well as the library numbers for any surname indexes available: <br>  
Here is a list of the Family History Library microfilm numbers for the {{FHL|638202|title-id|disp=census records of&nbsp;Kilrenny}} as well as the library numbers for any surname indexes available: <br>


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| <u>Years</u>  
| <u>Years</u>  
| <u>FS Library Film Number</u>  
| <u>Family History Library Film Number</u>  
| <u>Surname Index</u>
| <u>Surname Index</u>
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| 1841    
| 1841&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
| 1042702  
| 1042702  
| book {{FSC|941.33 X22s|disp=941.33 X22s}}; films 1145982-3; CD-ROM no. 1075
| book {{FHL|941.33 X22s|disp=941.33 X22s}}; films 1145982-3; CD-ROM no. 1075
|-
|-
| 1851  
| 1851  
| 1042268  
| 1042268  
| {{FSC|941.33 X22f|disp=941.33 X22f}}
| {{FHL|941.33 X22f|disp=941.33 X22f}}
|-
|-
| 1861  
| 1861  
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| 1881  
| 1881  
| 0203524  
| 0203524  
| {{FSC|6086574|film|disp=6086574 }}(set of 8 fiche)
| {{FHL|6086574|film|disp=6086574 }}(set of 8 fiche)
|-
|-
| 1891  
| 1891  
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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.
The 1901 census of Scotland is indexed on [http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/ 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 indexes through the library.
 
= Church Records  =


==Church Records==
The Established Church of Scotland was Presbyterian. Read more about [[Scotland 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]].


Here are the pre-1855 records that exist for this parish.
Here are the pre-1855 records that exist for this parish.&nbsp;


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


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| <u>Family&nbsp; History Library Film Number</u>
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| '''Births:'''  
| '''Births:'''  
| 1647-1660, 1677-1696, 1712-1854  
| 1647-1660, 1677-1696, 1712-1854  
| {{FSC|1040166|film|disp=1040166}} items 3-5
| {{FHL|1040166|film|disp=1040166}} items 3-5
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|-
|  
|  
| 1845 (neglected entries)  
| 1845 (neglected entries)  
|       "
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "
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|-
| '''Marriages:'''  
| '''Marriages:'''  
| 1647-1660, 1677-1696 (proclamations), 1712-1854  
| 1647-1660, 1677-1696 (proclamations), 1712-1854  
|       "
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "
|-
|-
| '''Deaths:'''  
| '''Deaths:'''  
| 1754-1854 (burials)  
| 1754-1854 (burials)  
|       "
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "
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===== 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. Some records may also be indexed in other [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/location/1986318?region=Scotland FamilySearch collections] for Scotland.<br>'''Births and Marriages:''' Births are intermixed with marriages throughout. There are no entries November 1660–August 1677, September 1680–November 1688, and 1696–July 1712.<br>'''Deaths:''' Except for a few entries of burials, 1688–1696, among the births and marriages, there is no record until May 1753. There are also no entries November 1782–November 1783, from which date until October 1791 deaths are recorded among the births and marriages. There is a separate record after November 1791, in which particulars connected with the last illness of the deceased are frequent.<br>'''Source:''' ''Key to the Parochial Registers of Scotland'', by V. Ben Bloxham, pub. 1970. FamilySearch Library 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; The records may be indexed in the [https://familysearch.org/search/collection/list#page=1&region=EUROPE International Genealogical Index.]<br>'''Births and Marriages:''' Births are intermixed with marriages throughout. There are no entries November 1660–August 1677, September 1680–November 1688, and 1696–July 1712.<br>'''Deaths:''' Except for a few entries of burials, 1688–1696, among the births and marriages, there is no record until May 1753. There are also no entries November 1782–November 1783, from which date until October 1791 deaths are recorded among the births and marriages. There is a separate record after November 1791, in which particulars connected with the last illness of the deceased are frequent.<br>'''Source:''' ''Key to the Parochial Registers of Scotland'', by V. Ben Bloxham, pub. 1970. Family History Library British Book {{FHL|941 K23b|disp=941 K23b}}.


===Established Church—Kirk Session Records===
== 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.
 
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:'''  
'''Here is a list of the surviving Kirk session records for this parish:'''  
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Minutes 1712–1939<br>Accounts 1791–1819<br>'''Note:''' Available at St. Andrews University Library, St. Andrews, Fife, Scotland, record CH2/215.  
Minutes 1712–1939<br>Accounts 1791–1819<br>'''Note:''' Available at St. Andrews University Library, St. Andrews, Fife, Scotland, record CH2/215.  


===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]].
 
A nonconformist church is any church that is not the Established church. Read more about nonconformity in Scotland in the article on the [[Scotland Church Records Union Lists|Scotland Church Records Union Lists]].  


There are no known nonconformist groups or records for this parish.  
There are no known nonconformist groups or records for this parish.  


==Civil Registration Records==
= 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]].
 
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.  
 
See the article on [[Scotland Civil Registration- Vital Records|Scotland Civil Registration]] for more information and to access the records.<br>


==Probate Records==
= Probate Records =


Kilrenny 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 Fife at Cupar. Probate records for 1513-1901 are indexed online at [http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk 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 [https://familysearch.org/search/search/library_catalog#searchType=catalog&filtered=true&fed=false&collectionId=&catSearchType=place&searchCriteria=&placeName=Scotland%2C+Fife&author_givenName=&author_surname= library catalog] for the 'Place' of Fife and the subject of 'Probate records.' Then click on the link to the records of the Commissariat of Fife.
Kilrenny 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 Fife at Cupar. Probate records for 1513-1901 are indexed online at [http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk 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 [http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/FHLC/frameset_fhlc.asp library catalog] for the 'Place' of Fife and the subject of 'Probate records.' Then click on the link to the records of the Commissariat of Fife.&nbsp;


The library also has some post-1823 probate records for Fife. Look in the [https://familysearch.org/search/search/library_catalog#searchType=catalog&filtered=true&fed=false&collectionId=&catSearchType=place&searchCriteria=&placeName=Scotland%2C+Fife&author_givenName=&author_surname= library catalog] for the 'Place' of Fife and the subjects of 'Probate Records' and 'Probate Records - Indexes.'  
The library also has some post-1823 probate records for Fife. Look in the [http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/FHLC/frameset_fhlc.asp library catalog] for the 'Place' of&nbsp;Fife and the subjects of 'Probate Records' and 'Probate Records - Indexes.'  


Read more about [[Scotland Probate Records|Scotland Probate Records]].  
Read more about [[Scotland Probate Records|Scotland Probate Records]].  


==References==
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Return to [[Fife, Scotland Genealogy#Parishes|Fife parishes]].
[Return to the [[Fife, Scotland|Fife parish list]].]


[[Category:Fife Parishes]]
[[Category:Fife]]

Revision as of 13:02, 3 August 2011

Parish #438

This is a guide to the history and major genealogical records of Scotland as they pertain to the parish of Kilrenny. 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 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 Kilrenny. Also available at the Family History Library.

Census Records[edit | edit source]

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 Records.

Here is a list of the Family History Library microfilm numbers for the census records of Kilrenny as well as the library numbers for any surname indexes available:

Years Family History Library Film Number Surname Index
1841     1042702 book 941.33 X22s; films 1145982-3; CD-ROM no. 1075
1851 1042268 941.33 X22f
1861 0103829 CD-ROM no. 2524
1871 0103992 None
1881 0203524 6086574(set of 8 fiche)
1891 0208758 None

The 1901 census of Scotland is indexed on 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 indexes through the library.

Church Records[edit | edit source]

The Established Church of Scotland was Presbyterian. Read more about Scotland Church Records.

Here are the pre-1855 records that exist for this parish. 

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

Record Type Years Covered Family  History Library Film Number
Births: 1647-1660, 1677-1696, 1712-1854 1040166 items 3-5
1845 (neglected entries)        "
Marriages: 1647-1660, 1677-1696 (proclamations), 1712-1854        "
Deaths: 1754-1854 (burials)        "

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.  The records may be indexed in the International Genealogical Index.
Births and Marriages: Births are intermixed with marriages throughout. There are no entries November 1660–August 1677, September 1680–November 1688, and 1696–July 1712.
Deaths: Except for a few entries of burials, 1688–1696, among the births and marriages, there is no record until May 1753. There are also no entries November 1782–November 1783, from which date until October 1791 deaths are recorded among the births and marriages. There is a separate record after November 1791, in which particulars connected with the last illness of the deceased are frequent.
Source: Key to the Parochial Registers of Scotland, by V. Ben Bloxham, pub. 1970. Family History Library British Book 941 K23b.

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

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:

Minutes 1712–1939
Accounts 1791–1819
Note: Available at St. Andrews University Library, St. Andrews, Fife, Scotland, record CH2/215.

Nonconformist Church Records[edit | edit source]

A nonconformist church is any church that is not the Established church. Read more about nonconformity in Scotland in the article on the Scotland Church Records Union Lists.

There are no known nonconformist groups or records for this parish.

Civil Registration Records[edit | edit source]

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.

See the article on Scotland Civil Registration for more information and to access the records.

Probate Records[edit | edit source]

Kilrenny 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 Fife at Cupar. Probate records for 1513-1901 are indexed online at www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk. You must register on the website but use of the index to probate records, called 'Wills & 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 catalog for the 'Place' of Fife and the subject of 'Probate records.' Then click on the link to the records of the Commissariat of Fife. 

The library also has some post-1823 probate records for Fife. Look in the library catalog for the 'Place' of Fife and the subjects of 'Probate Records' and 'Probate Records - Indexes.'

Read more about Scotland Probate Records.

 

[Return to the Fife parish list.]

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