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''[[Scotland]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] Selkirkshire'' | ''[[Scotland]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] Selkirkshire'' | ||
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== History == | == History == | ||
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Here is a list of historic parishes for the county of Selkirk with their parish numbers. Click on a parish name to see information about records. | Here is a list of historic parishes for the county of Selkirk with their parish numbers. Click on a parish name to see information about records. | ||
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== Census Records == | == Census Records == | ||
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The Family History Library has county-wide census indexes for Selkirkshire for {{FHL|1430899|title-id|disp=1841}}, {{FHL|1153914|subject-id|disp=1851}}, {{FHL|1430913|title-id|disp=1861}}, and {{FHL|723254|title-id|disp=1881}}. The library also has a collection of census surname indexes for different places within Selkirkshire. Click [[Selkirkshire Census Surname Index|here]] to see a table listing these other census surname indexes that are available at the library.<br> | The Family History Library has county-wide census indexes for Selkirkshire for {{FHL|1430899|title-id|disp=1841}}, {{FHL|1153914|subject-id|disp=1851}}, {{FHL|1430913|title-id|disp=1861}}, and {{FHL|723254|title-id|disp=1881}}. The library also has a collection of census surname indexes for different places within Selkirkshire. Click [[Selkirkshire Census Surname Index|here]] to see a table listing these other census surname indexes that are available at the library.<br> | ||
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== 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. Annual indexes are available 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> | Government or civil registration of births, marriages, and deaths (also called statutory records) began on January 1, 1855 in Scotland. Annual indexes are available 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> | ||
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== Court Records == | == Court Records == | ||
The county of Selkirk is in the Sheriff's court of Selkirk (SC63). The Registers of Deeds for Sheriffs' courts contain much valuable information for family history research such as marriage contracts and deeds of 'disposal and settlement' (or assignment) of property, which both give names and relationships. The records are deposited at the [http://www.nas.gov.uk/onlineCatalogue/ National Archives of Scotland] in Edinburgh and are not indexed. <br> | The county of Selkirk is in the Sheriff's court of Selkirk (SC63). The Registers of Deeds for Sheriffs' courts contain much valuable information for family history research such as marriage contracts and deeds of 'disposal and settlement' (or assignment) of property, which both give names and relationships. The records are deposited at the [http://www.nas.gov.uk/onlineCatalogue/ National Archives of Scotland] in Edinburgh and are not indexed. <br> | ||
== Poorhouse Records == | == Poorhouse Records == | ||
Galashiels Combination [http://www.workhouses.org.uk/Galashiels/ www.workhouses.org.uk/Galashiels/] | Galashiels Combination [http://www.workhouses.org.uk/Galashiels/ www.workhouses.org.uk/Galashiels/] | ||
== Probate Records == | == Probate Records == | ||
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Until 1823, the parishes of Selkirkshire were under the probate jurisdiction of the Commissariot Court of Peebles (CC18). Since 1823, the county has been under the jurisdiction of the Sheriff's Court of Selkirk (SC63). | Until 1823, the parishes of Selkirkshire were under the probate jurisdiction of the Commissariot Court of Peebles (CC18). Since 1823, the county has been under the jurisdiction of the Sheriff's Court of Selkirk (SC63). | ||
Probate records for 1513-1901 (including inventories of goods) 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 & 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 [https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog library catalog] for the 'Place' of Selkirk (then select the county) and the subject of 'Probate records.' Then click on the link to the 'Testaments registers.' | Probate records for 1513-1901 (including inventories of goods) 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 & 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 [https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog library catalog] for the 'Place' of Selkirk (then select the county) and the subject of 'Probate records.' Then click on the link to the 'Testaments registers.' | ||
== Maps == | == Maps == | ||
[[Image:Selkirk, c. 1845.jpg|thumb|right]]Click on the map at the right to see a larger version, and click again on the larger map. Next, click on the ‘Expand’ button when it appears in the lower right-hand corner of the map. | [[Image:Selkirk, c. 1845.jpg|thumb|right|Selkirk, c. 1845.jpg]]Click on the map at the right to see a larger version, and click again on the larger map. Next, click on the ‘Expand’ button when it appears in the lower right-hand corner of the map. | ||
Click [http://www.scotlandsfamily.com/parish-map-borders.htm here] to see an outline map of the parishes of Selkirkshire. | Click [http://www.scotlandsfamily.com/parish-map-borders.htm here] to see an outline map of the parishes of Selkirkshire. | ||
== Helpful Websites == | |||
*[http://www.looking4kin.com/group/selkirkshiregenealogy Looking 4 Kin Genealogy & Family History Network - Selkirkshire] | |||
[Return to [[Scotland Old Counties pre 1974 and New Counties post 1974|county list]].] | [Return to [[Scotland Old Counties pre 1974 and New Counties post 1974|county list]].] | ||
[[Category:Selkirkshire]] | [[Category:Selkirkshire]] | ||