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'''Parish #552'''
This is a guide to the history and major genealogical records of Scotland as they pertain to the parish of Cumbraes.  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 '''Cumbraes''' ancestry, family history, and genealogy: parish registers, transcripts, census records, birth records, marriage records, and death records.
= History  =


{{Infobox Scotland Parishes
The parish consists of two islands, Big (Great) and Little Cumbrae (or Cumbray) in the Firth of Clyde, four miles east of the Island of Bute.  The name is said to come from a gaelic word which signifies a bold or steep coast rising abruptly from the sea, and this agrees perfectly with the natural appearance of the islands.  Great Cumbray is about 3 1/2 miles in length and about 2 miles in breadth and contains upwards of 5120 square acres, of which 1400 are wild and not capable of any degree of cultivation.  A great part of that, however, affords pasture for cattle.  The higher parts of the parish are mostly covered with heath.  Millport is the chief village, located on Millport Bay (formerly called Kames Bay).  The principal trade of Millport is weaving.
| Type = [[Scotland Jurisdictions#Quoad Omnia Parish|Quoad Omnia Parish]]
| ParishNo = 552
| Historic County = Buteshire
| Burgh =
| Council Area = North Ayrshire
| Registration District = Cumbrae
| PRbegin = 1730
| KSbegin = 1730
| Presbytery = Greenock
| Synod = Glasgow & Ayr
| Sheriff Court = Rothesay
| Commissary Court = The Isles
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== History  ==
The early history of the parish is obscure.  The islands were once in the possession of the Norwegians, many centuries ago.  In 1750 the population of the parish was 200.  In 1793 it was 705, and by 1839 it was 1075, mostly in the village of Millport.  During the summer the population is increased by sea-bathers.  There is no road around the island or other roads of any significance.


CUMBRAY, GREAT, an island and '''parish''', in the county of Bute, 2 miles (W.) from Largs; including the villages of Millport and Newton. The name is derived from a Gaelic term signifying a bold or steep coast rising abruptly from the sea, and this description corresponds with the natural appearance of the island, which presents a steep and precipitous coast all round. The church, which was built in 1837, to meet the exigencies of a largely augmented population, is situated on rising ground, immediately behind the village of Millport; it is a commodious and elegant structure, ornamented with a handsome tower, and capable of accommodating 750 persons. A place of worship has been erected for '''Baptists'''; likewise a '''Free church'''. CUMBRAY, LITTLE, an island, in the county of Bute, ecclesiastically annexed to the parish of West Kilbride, in the county of Ayr.<ref>Lewis, Samuel A., ''[http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.aspx?compid=43430#s6 A Topographical Dictionary of Scotland]'' (1846), pp. 246-259. Adapted. Date accessed: 16 May 2014.</ref>
For several hundred years, the parish church was situated at a place called Kirktown, about half a mile from the present town of Millport.&nbsp; The church was rebuilt in 1802 and again in 1837, ornamented in front&nbsp;with a very handsome tower.&nbsp; The only Dissenting meetinghouse in the parish is for Baptists.&nbsp; All the Dissenters in the parish, including those of the Secession, Relief, Independent, and Baptist persuasions, amount only to 26.&nbsp; The rest of the&nbsp;population attend the parish church.&nbsp; There is one parish school where English, writing, arithmetic, book-keeping, Latin, mensuration, and navigation ae taught.&nbsp; The average attendance is 68.&nbsp; There is also a private school where 56 attend and a small school kept by a female where 25 attend, for a total of 149 attending school.&nbsp; There are also three Sabbath schools including one by the Dissenters.  


The parish consists of two islands, Big (Great) and Little Cumbrae (or Cumbray) in the Firth of Clyde, four miles east of the Island of Bute.  The name is said to come from a gaelic word which signifies a bold or steep coast rising abruptly from the sea, and this agrees perfectly with the natural appearance of the islands.  Great Cumbray is about 3 1/2 miles in length and about 2 miles in breadth and contains upwards of 5120 square acres, of which 1400 are wild and not capable of any degree of cultivation.  A great part of that, however, affords pasture for cattle.  The higher parts of the parish are mostly covered with heath.  Millport is the chief village, located on Millport Bay (formerly called Kames Bay).  The principal trade of Millport is weaving.  
The above is an extract of the account written in May 1840.  


The early history of the parish is obscure.  The islands were once in the possession of the Norwegians, many centuries ago. In 1750 the population of the parish was 200. In 1793 it was 705, and by 1839 it was 1075, mostly in the village of Millport. During the summer the population is increased by sea-bathers. There is no road around the island or other roads of any significance.  
'''Source:''' (''New) Statistical Account of Buteshire'', pub. 1841.&nbsp; Family History Library&nbsp;book {{FHL|941 B4sa|disp=941 B4sa}}, 2nd series, vol. 5, pt. 2; film 990220 Item 1; fiche 6026708 (set of 12).&nbsp;&nbsp;


For several hundred years, the parish church was situated at a place called Kirktown, about half a mile from the present town of Millport. The church was rebuilt in 1802 and again in 1837, ornamented in front with a very handsome tower.  The only Dissenting meetinghouse in the parish is for Baptists.  All the Dissenters in the parish, including those of the Secession, Relief, Independent, and Baptist persuasions, amount only to 26. The rest of the population attend the parish church. There is one parish school where English, writing, arithmetic, book-keeping, Latin, mensuration, and navigation ae taught. The average attendance is 68. There is also a private school where 56 attend and a small school kept by a female where 25 attend, for a total of 149 attending school. There are also three Sabbath schools including one by the Dissenters.  
''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/]. &nbsp;Click on ‘Browse scanned pages’ then search the parish reports for Cumbraes.&nbsp; Also available at the {{FHL|the new statistical account of scotland|title|disp=Family History Library.}}


The above is an extract of the account written in May 1840.
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'''Source:''' (''New) Statistical Account of Buteshire'', pub. 1841. FS Library book {{FSC|941 B4sa|disp=941 B4sa}}, 2nd series, vol. 5, pt. 2; film 990220 Item 1; fiche 6026708 (set of 12). 
= Census Records =


For more information about Cumbraes'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 Renfrewshire & Buteshire {{FSC|941 B4sa 3rd ser. v. 11|disp=941 B4sa 3rd}}.
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.]]


== Census Records  ==
{{FHL|636347|title-id|disp=Here}} is a list of the Family History Library microfilm numbers for the census records of Cumbraes, as well as the library numbers for any {{FHL|704305|title-id|disp=surname indexes }}available.<br>
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]].


{{FSC|636347|title-id|disp=Here}} is a list of the FS Library microfilm numbers for the census records of Cumbraes, as well as the library numbers for any {{FSC|704305|title-id|disp=surname indexes }}available.<br>
The 1901 census of Scotland is indexed on [http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk]. &nbsp;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.  


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  =


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


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


<u>Years Covered</u>     <u>FS Library Film Number</u><br>'''Births:'''       1730–1854           {{FSC|1041083|film|disp=1041083}} items 1–2<br>'''Marriages: '''1782–1854           {{FSC|1041083|film|disp=1041083 }}items 1–2 <br>'''Deaths:'''       No Entries  
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Years Covered</u>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Family History Library Film Number</u><br>'''Births:'''&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1730–1854&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; {{FHL|1041083|film|disp=1041083}} items 1–2<br>'''Marriages:&nbsp; '''1782–1854&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; {{FHL|1041083|film|disp=1041083 }}items 1–2 <br>'''Deaths:'''&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; No Entries  


===== 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 be indexed in [https://familysearch.org/#form=historical_records FamilySearch Records.]  
'''Index: '''For an index to these records, see the Scottish Church Records Index available on computer at the Family History Library and family history centers. Some records 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].


'''Births:''' Mothers' names are not recorded, except in irregular entries, until after 1804. After October 1804, the birth register is extremely irregular with whole families, often the families of mariners, frequently being recorded together. Family entries often include the parents’ birth dates. Starting 1831, baptisms are mixed with the marriages.<br>'''Marriages:''' There are no marriage entries for 1814–August 1817. The entries usually contain both the proclamations and the marriages. Starting 1831, marriages are mixed with the baptisms.<br>'''Source:''' ''Key to the Parochial Registers of Scotland'', by V. Ben Bloxham, pub. 1970. British Book {{FSC|941 K23b|disp=941 K23b}}.  
'''Births:''' Mothers' names are not recorded, except in irregular entries, until after 1804. After October 1804, the birth register is extremely irregular with whole families, often the families of mariners, frequently being recorded together. Family entries often include the parents’ birth dates. Starting 1831, baptisms are mixed with the marriages.<br>'''Marriages:''' There are no marriage entries for 1814–August 1817. The entries usually contain both the proclamations and the marriages. Starting 1831, marriages are mixed with the baptisms.<br>'''Source:''' ''Key to the Parochial Registers of Scotland'', by V. Ben Bloxham, pub. 1970. 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 Kirk session was made up of he 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:'''  


Minutes 1730–1932<br>Accounts 1844–1849<br>'''Note:''' Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH2/80. <!--{12053744385991} -->  
Minutes 1730–1932<br>Accounts 1844–1849<br>'''Note:''' Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH2/80. <!--{12053744385991} -->


=== 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]].


===== Millport Free Church =====
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]].


'''History—<br>'''James Drummond, minister of Cumbrae, and many of his people "came out" in 1843. Church and manse were built immediately after the Disruption, also a school. The old church was sold and new one erected in 1875. The resident population declined, but Millport, on the greater Cumbrae, became an attractive summer resort.<br>Membership: 1848, 160; 1900, 188. <br>'''Source:''' ''Annals of the Free Church of Scotland'', 1843–1900, ed. Rev. William Ewing, D.D., 2 vols. pub. 1914. Film #{{FSC|918572|film|disp=918572}}. More details are given in the source.  
==== Millport Free Church  ====
 
'''History—<br>'''James Drummond, minister of Cumbrae, and many of his people "came out" in 1843. Church and manse were built immediately after the Disruption, also a school. The old church was sold and new one erected in 1875. The resident population declined, but Millport, on the greater Cumbrae, became an attractive summer resort.<br>Membership: 1848, 160; 1900, 188. <br>'''Source:''' ''Annals of the Free Church of Scotland'', 1843–1900, ed. Rev. William Ewing, D.D., 2 vols. pub. 1914. Film #{{FHL|918572|film|disp=918572}}. More details are given in the source.  


'''Records—<br>'''Minutes 1843–1918<br>Cash Book 1845–1921<br>'''Note:''' Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH3/1031.  
'''Records—<br>'''Minutes 1843–1918<br>Cash Book 1845–1921<br>'''Note:''' Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH3/1031.  


===== <br>Millport Baptist Church  =====
==== <br>Millport Baptist Church  ====
 
'''History—'''<br>This church was founded in 1818, being a daughter of Port Bannatyne Baptist Church. The present place of worship was erected in 1855. Until it was built, baptisms took place in a part of the Mill Burn. Millport is a small seaside resort on the Firth of Clyde with about 1500 inhabitants. There is no account of this church in print, and it ceased soon after 1940.<br>'''Source:'''<span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1205366741811_623" /> ''History of the Baptists in Scotland'', by Rev. George Yuille, pub. 1926. Family History Library&nbsp;book {{FHL|941 K2hi|disp=941 K2hi}}. More details are given in the source.


'''History—'''<br>This church was founded in 1818, being a daughter of Port Bannatyne Baptist Church. The present place of worship was erected in 1855. Until it was built, baptisms took place in a part of the Mill Burn. Millport is a small seaside resort on the Firth of Clyde with about 1500 inhabitants. There is no account of this church in print, and it ceased soon after 1940.<br>'''Source:''' ''History of the Baptists in Scotland'', by Rev. George Yuille, pub. 1926. FS Library book {{FSC|941 K2hi|disp=941 K2hi}}. More details are given in the source.
'''Records—{{FHL|941 K2hi|disp=www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp}}'''<br>The extent of records is unknown. For information search the [https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog FamilySearch Catalog,] or write to:<br>The Baptist Union of Scotland<br>12 Aytoun Road<br>Glasgow G41 5RT<br>Scotland


'''Records'''<br>The extent of records is unknown. For information search the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog FamilySearch Catalog,] or write to:<br>The Baptist Union of Scotland<br>12 Aytoun Road<br>Glasgow G41 5RT<br>Scotland
= Civil Registration Records =


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


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


==References==
Cumbraes was under the probate jurisdiction of the Commissary Court of The Isles until 1823, and since then has been under the Sheriff's Court of Rothesay. Probate records for 1513- 1901 are indexed online at [http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk]. &nbsp;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&nbsp;[https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog catalog]&nbsp;for the 'Place-names' of Bure and the subject of 'Probate records.' Then click on the link to the records of the Commissariat of The Isles.<br><br>The library also has some post-1823 probate records for Bure. Look in the library&nbsp;[https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog catalog]&nbsp;for the 'Place-names' of Bute and the subjects of 'Probate Records' and 'Probate Records - Indexes.' <br><br>Read more about [[Scotland Probate Records|Scotland Probate Records]] .
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Parish #552

This is a guide to the history and major genealogical records of Scotland as they pertain to the parish of Cumbraes.  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 parish consists of two islands, Big (Great) and Little Cumbrae (or Cumbray) in the Firth of Clyde, four miles east of the Island of Bute.  The name is said to come from a gaelic word which signifies a bold or steep coast rising abruptly from the sea, and this agrees perfectly with the natural appearance of the islands.  Great Cumbray is about 3 1/2 miles in length and about 2 miles in breadth and contains upwards of 5120 square acres, of which 1400 are wild and not capable of any degree of cultivation.  A great part of that, however, affords pasture for cattle.  The higher parts of the parish are mostly covered with heath.  Millport is the chief village, located on Millport Bay (formerly called Kames Bay).  The principal trade of Millport is weaving.

The early history of the parish is obscure.  The islands were once in the possession of the Norwegians, many centuries ago.  In 1750 the population of the parish was 200.  In 1793 it was 705, and by 1839 it was 1075, mostly in the village of Millport.  During the summer the population is increased by sea-bathers.  There is no road around the island or other roads of any significance.

For several hundred years, the parish church was situated at a place called Kirktown, about half a mile from the present town of Millport.  The church was rebuilt in 1802 and again in 1837, ornamented in front with a very handsome tower.  The only Dissenting meetinghouse in the parish is for Baptists.  All the Dissenters in the parish, including those of the Secession, Relief, Independent, and Baptist persuasions, amount only to 26.  The rest of the population attend the parish church.  There is one parish school where English, writing, arithmetic, book-keeping, Latin, mensuration, and navigation ae taught.  The average attendance is 68.  There is also a private school where 56 attend and a small school kept by a female where 25 attend, for a total of 149 attending school.  There are also three Sabbath schools including one by the Dissenters.

The above is an extract of the account written in May 1840.

Source: (New) Statistical Account of Buteshire, pub. 1841.  Family History Library book 941 B4sa, 2nd series, vol. 5, pt. 2; film 990220 Item 1; fiche 6026708 (set of 12).  

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 Cumbraes.  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 Cumbraes, as well as the library numbers for any surname indexesavailable.

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]

                  Years Covered      Family History Library Film Number
Births:        1730–1854            1041083 items 1–2
Marriages:  1782–1854            1041083items 1–2
Deaths:       No Entries

Condition of Original Registers—[edit | edit source]

Index: For an index to these records, see the Scottish Church Records Index available on computer at the Family History Library and family history centers. Some records may be indexed in the International Genealogical Index.

Births: Mothers' names are not recorded, except in irregular entries, until after 1804. After October 1804, the birth register is extremely irregular with whole families, often the families of mariners, frequently being recorded together. Family entries often include the parents’ birth dates. Starting 1831, baptisms are mixed with the marriages.
Marriages: There are no marriage entries for 1814–August 1817. The entries usually contain both the proclamations and the marriages. Starting 1831, marriages are mixed with the baptisms.
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 Kirk session was made up of he 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 1730–1932
Accounts 1844–1849
Note: Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH2/80.

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.

Millport Free Church[edit | edit source]

History—
James Drummond, minister of Cumbrae, and many of his people "came out" in 1843. Church and manse were built immediately after the Disruption, also a school. The old church was sold and new one erected in 1875. The resident population declined, but Millport, on the greater Cumbrae, became an attractive summer resort.
Membership: 1848, 160; 1900, 188.
Source: Annals of the Free Church of Scotland, 1843–1900, ed. Rev. William Ewing, D.D., 2 vols. pub. 1914. Film #918572. More details are given in the source.

Records—
Minutes 1843–1918
Cash Book 1845–1921
Note: Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH3/1031.


Millport Baptist Church[edit | edit source]

History—
This church was founded in 1818, being a daughter of Port Bannatyne Baptist Church. The present place of worship was erected in 1855. Until it was built, baptisms took place in a part of the Mill Burn. Millport is a small seaside resort on the Firth of Clyde with about 1500 inhabitants. There is no account of this church in print, and it ceased soon after 1940.
Source: History of the Baptists in Scotland, by Rev. George Yuille, pub. 1926. Family History Library book 941 K2hi. More details are given in the source.

Records—www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp
The extent of records is unknown. For information search the FamilySearch Catalog, or write to:
The Baptist Union of Scotland
12 Aytoun Road
Glasgow G41 5RT
Scotland

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]

Cumbraes was under the probate jurisdiction of the Commissary Court of The Isles until 1823, and since then has been under the Sheriff's Court of Rothesay. 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 Bure and the subject of 'Probate records.' Then click on the link to the records of the Commissariat of The Isles.

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

Read more about Scotland Probate Records .

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