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'''Parish #239'''
This is a guide to the history and major genealogical records of Scotland as they pertain to the parish of Slains. 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]].


Guide to '''Slains''' history, family history, and genealogy: parish registers, census records, birth records, marriage records, and death records.
= History<br> =


{{Infobox Scotland Parishes
<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 {{FHL|new statistical account of scotland|title|disp=Family History Library.}}  
| Type = [[Scotland Jurisdictions#Quoad Omnia Parish|Quoad Omnia Parish]]
| ParishNo = 239
| Historic County = Aberdeenshire
| Burgh =
| Council Area = Aberdeenshire
| Registration District = Slains
| PRbegin = 1707
| KSbegin = 1642
| Presbytery = Ellon
| Synod = Aberdeen
| Sheriff Court = Aberdeen and Peterhead
| Commissary Court = Aberdeen
}}


==History==
= Census Records<br> =


SLAINS and FORVIE, a '''parish''', in the county of Aberdeen, 5 miles (E. by S.) from Ellon; containing the villages of Collieston and Oldcastle. This parish, which is situated on the shore of the German Ocean, received an augmentation, but at what period is uncertain, by the annexation of part of the adjoining parish of Forvie; the rest of which had been overwhelmed by the changing and drifting sands upon the coast. The church, standing within 300 yards of the shore, was built at the beginning of the nineteenth century, and accommodates 654 persons with sittings.<ref>Lewis, Samuel A., ''[http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.aspx?compid=45302#s31 A Topographical Dictionary of Scotland]'' (1846), pp. 499-514. Adapted. Date accessed: 20 June 2014.</ref>
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|census records.]]


For more information about Slains'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 Aberdeenshire {{FSC|941 B4sa 3rd ser. v. 7|disp=941 B4sa 3rd}}.
Here is a list of the Family History Library microfilm numbers for the {{FHL|631311|title-id|disp=census records of Slains}} as well as the library numbers for any surname indexes available: <br>


==Census Records==
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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|631311|title-id|disp=census records of Slains}} as well as the library numbers for any surname indexes available: <br>
 
{| width="259" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1" border="0" class="FCK__ShowTableBorders"
|-
|-
| <u>Year</u><br>  
| <u>Year</u><br>
| FS Library Film Number<br>  
| FHL Film Number<br>
| <u>Surname Indexes</u><br>
| <u>Surname Indexes</u><br>
|-
|-
| 1841<br>  
| 1841<br>
| 1042668 <br>  
| 1042668 <br>
| none<br>
| none<br>
|-
|-
| 1851<br>  
| 1851<br>
| 1042122 <br>  
| 1042122 <br>
| none<br>
| none<br>
|-
|-
| 1861<br>  
| 1861<br>
| 0103785 <br>  
| 0103785 <br>
| none<br>
| none<br>
|-
|-
| 1871<br>  
| 1871<br>
| 0103936 <br>  
| 0103936 <br>
| none<br>
| none<br>
|-
|-
| 1881<br>  
| 1881<br>
| 0203466 <br>  
| 0203466 <br>
| {{FSC|709732|title-id|disp=6086502 (12 fiche)}}<br>
| {{FHL|709732|title-id|disp=6086502 (12 fiche)}}<br>
|-
|-
| 1891<br>  
| 1891<br>
| 0208689 <br>  
| 0208689 <br>
| none<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.
The 1901 census of Scotland is indexed on [http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/?gclid=CLKJyYGQ4ZUCFQQCagod1gp0Ww 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 the separate indexes through the library.  


==Church Records==
= Church Records<br> =
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  ===
The Established Church of Scotland was Presbyterian. Read more about [[Scotland Church Records|church records]]. <br>Here are the pre-1855 records that exist for this parish.<br>


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== Established Church—Old Parochial Registers  ==
 
{| class="FCK__ShowTableBorders" border="0" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1" width="311"
|-
|-
| <u>Record Type</u><br>  
| <u>Record Type</u><br>
| <u>Years Covered</u><br>  
| <u>Years Covered</u><br>
| <u>FS Library Film Number</u><br>
| <u>FHL Film Number</u><br>
|-
|-
| '''Births:'''<br>  
| '''Births:'''<br>
| 1707-1854<br>  
| 1707-1854<br>
| 0993361<br>
| 0993361<br>
|-
|-
| '''Marriages:'''<br>  
| '''Marriages:'''<br>
| 1707-1854<br>  
| 1707-1854<br>
| 0993361<br>
| 0993361<br>
|-
|-
| '''Deaths:'''<br>  
| '''Deaths:'''<br>
| 1707-1713 <br>  
| 1707-1713 <br>
| 0993361<br>
| 0993361<br>
|-
|-
| <br>  
| <br>
| 1732<br>  
| 1732<br>
| 0993361<br>
| 0993361<br>
|-
|-
| <br>  
| <br>
| 1820-1828<br>  
| 1820-1828<br>
| 0993361
| 0993361
|}
|}


<br>  
<br>


===== Condition of Original Registers— =====
==== Condition of Original Registers—<br> ====


'''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 also be indexed in other [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/location/1986318?region=Scotland FamilySearch collections] for Scotland.<br>'''Births:''' Records are defective for 1716. Irregular entries occasionally occur after 1793. Mothers’ names not recorded November 1713–September 1781.<br>'''Marriages:''' Records are blank December 1714–November 1716 except two entries. No entries January 1721–May 1722. There is only one entry July 1726–January 1728 and no entries November 1798–July 1801. <br>'''Deaths:''' Burials, there is only one entry recorded May 1713–1820, a death by drowning in 1732. <br>'''Source:''' ''Key to the Parochial Registers of Scotland,'' by V. Ben Bloxham, pub. 1970. British Book 941 K23b.  
'''Index:''' 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 records may be indexed in the [https://familysearch.org/search/collection/list#page=1&region=EUROPE  International Genealogical Index.]<br>'''Births:''' Records are defective for 1716. Irregular entries occasionally occur after 1793. Mothers’ names not recorded November 1713–September 1781.<br>'''Marriages:''' Records are blank December 1714–November 1716 except two entries. No entries January 1721–May 1722. There is only one entry July 1726–January 1728 and no entries November 1798–July 1801. <br>'''Deaths:''' Burials, there is only one entry recorded May 1713–1820, a death by drowning in 1732. <br>'''Source:''' ''Key to the Parochial Registers of Scotland,'' by V. Ben Bloxham, pub. 1970. British Book 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.


'''Here is a list of the surviving Kirk session records for this parish: '''<br>  
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: '''<br>


Minutes 1642–1660, 1680–1701, inclusive collections 1642–1663, register of discipline 1694–1701<br>Minutes includes Accounts 1701–1709, 1714–1867 <br>'''Note:''' Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH2/480.  
Minutes 1642–1660, 1680–1701, inclusive collections 1642–1663, register of discipline 1694–1701<br>Minutes includes Accounts 1701–1709, 1714–1867 <br>'''Note:''' Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH2/480.  


===== Roll of Male Heads of Families =====
== Nonconformist Church Records  ==
 
An 1834 list of male heads of families in this parish can be found [http://www.oldscottish.com/slains.html here].<br>


===Nonconformist Church Records===
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 List.]]<br>
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]].


See Cruden parish.  
See Cruden parish.  


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


Slains was under the probate jurisdiction of the Commissary Court of Aberdeen until 1823, and since then has been under the Sheriff's Court of Aberdeen. 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 Aberdeen and the subject of 'Probate records.' Then click on the link to the records of the Commissariat of Aberdeen<br><br>The library also has some post-1823 probate records for Aberdeen. Look in the library [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog catalog] for the 'Place-names' of Aberdeen and the subjects of 'Probate Records' and 'Probate Records - Indexes.' <br>Read more about [[Scotland Probate Records|Scotland Probate Records. ]]<br>  
= Probate Records<br> =


==References==
Slains was under the probate jurisdiction of the Commissary Court of Aberdeen until 1823, and since then has been under the Sheriff's Court of Aberdeen. 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 Family History Library. To find the microfilm numbers, search in the library [https://familysearch.org/#form=catalog catalog&nbsp;] for the 'Place-names' of Aberdeen and the subject of 'Probate records.' Then click on the link to the records of the Commissariat of Aberdeen<br><br>The library also has some post-1823 probate records for Aberdeen. Look in the library [https://familysearch.org/#form=catalog catalog] for the 'Place-names' of Aberdeen and the subjects of 'Probate Records' and 'Probate Records - Indexes.' <br>Read more about [[Scotland Probate Records|Scotland Probate Records. ]]<br>
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Revision as of 10:00, 23 November 2011

Parish #239

This is a guide to the history and major genealogical records of Scotland as they pertain to the parish of Slains. 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 your parish of interest. 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 census records.

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

Year
 FHL Film Number
 Surname Indexes
1841
 1042668
none
1851
 1042122
none
1861
 0103785
none
1871
 0103936
none
1881
 0203466
6086502 (12 fiche)
1891
 0208689
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 the separate indexes through the library.

Church Records
[edit | edit source]

The Established Church of Scotland was Presbyterian. Read more about 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
 FHL Film Number
Births:
 1707-1854
 0993361
Marriages:
 1707-1854
 0993361
Deaths:
 1707-1713
0993361

 1732
 0993361

 1820-1828
 0993361


Condition of Original Registers—
[edit | edit source]

Index: 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 records may be indexed in the International Genealogical Index.
Births: Records are defective for 1716. Irregular entries occasionally occur after 1793. Mothers’ names not recorded November 1713–September 1781.
Marriages: Records are blank December 1714–November 1716 except two entries. No entries January 1721–May 1722. There is only one entry July 1726–January 1728 and no entries November 1798–July 1801.
Deaths: Burials, there is only one entry recorded May 1713–1820, a death by drowning in 1732.
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]

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 1642–1660, 1680–1701, inclusive collections 1642–1663, register of discipline 1694–1701
Minutes includes Accounts 1701–1709, 1714–1867
Note: Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH2/480.

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 List.

See Cruden 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]

Slains was under the probate jurisdiction of the Commissary Court of Aberdeen until 1823, and since then has been under the Sheriff's Court of Aberdeen. 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-names' of Aberdeen and the subject of 'Probate records.' Then click on the link to the records of the Commissariat of Aberdeen

The library also has some post-1823 probate records for Aberdeen. Look in the library catalog for the 'Place-names' of Aberdeen and the subjects of 'Probate Records' and 'Probate Records - Indexes.'
Read more about Scotland Probate Records.


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