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'''Parish #684 | '''Parish #684<br> This is a guide to the history and major genealogical records of Scotland as they pertain to the parish of Duddingston. 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.]] | ||
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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 [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlehitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&title=new+statistical+account+of+scotland&pretitle=new+statistical+account+of+scotland Family History Library.] | |||
= Census Records<br> = | |||
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]]. | |||
[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=topicdetails&subject=709741&subject_disp=Scotland%2C+Midlothian%2C+Duddingston+-+Census&columns=*,0,0 Here] is a list of the Family History Library microfilm numbers for the census records of Duddingston, as well as the library numbers for any [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=topicdetails&subject=788333&subject_disp=Scotland%2C+Midlothian+-+Census+-+1881+-+Indexes&columns=*,0,0 surname indexes] available.<br> | |||
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. <br> | |||
= Church Records<br> = | |||
The Established Church of Scotland was Presbyterian. Read more about [https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/Scotland_Church_Records church records. ]<br> Here are the pre-1855 records that exist for this parish.<br> | |||
== | == Established Church—Old Parochial Registers == | ||
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'''Marriages:''' There are no entries, except entries of sums collected at marriages in 1682, June 1681–April 1684, December 1684–September 1694, November 1696–April 1698, May 1698–February 1712, May 1743–August 1747. A large number of irregular marriages are recorded, 1765–1805 and there are no entries May 1817–April 1821.<br>'''Deaths:''' There are burial records until 1770. Of 159 persons whose deaths are recorded in 1645, all except seventeen are stated to have died of the “plague” and most of them were interred “in the fute of the lon” (loan). There are no entries except for a few relating to paupers, November 1667–January 1685. Mortcloth Dues January 1771–May 1796 and then There are no entries until February 1813, after which deaths are recorded. See also Portobello Kirk Session records below.<br>'''Source:''' ''Key to the Parochial Registers of Scotland,'' by V. Ben Bloxham, pub. 1970. British Book 941 K23b. | '''Marriages:''' There are no entries, except entries of sums collected at marriages in 1682, June 1681–April 1684, December 1684–September 1694, November 1696–April 1698, May 1698–February 1712, May 1743–August 1747. A large number of irregular marriages are recorded, 1765–1805 and there are no entries May 1817–April 1821.<br>'''Deaths:''' There are burial records until 1770. Of 159 persons whose deaths are recorded in 1645, all except seventeen are stated to have died of the “plague” and most of them were interred “in the fute of the lon” (loan). There are no entries except for a few relating to paupers, November 1667–January 1685. Mortcloth Dues January 1771–May 1796 and then There are no entries until February 1813, after which deaths are recorded. See also Portobello Kirk Session records below.<br>'''Source:''' ''Key to the Parochial Registers of Scotland,'' by V. Ben Bloxham, pub. 1970. British Book 941 K23b. | ||
== <br> | == <br>Established Church—Kirk Session Records<span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1212614971955_149"></span> == | ||
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:''' | |||
Duddingston<br>Various Minutes 1710–1716, 1742–1797, 1806, 1810–1877<br>Accounts 1682–1719<br>'''Note:''' Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH2/125. | Duddingston<br>Various Minutes 1710–1716, 1742–1797, 1806, 1810–1877<br>Accounts 1682–1719<br>'''Note:''' Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH2/125. | ||
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Portobello<br>Managers’ Minutes 1807–1859<br>Roll of Members 1837–1843<br>Treasurer’s Accounts 1830–1861<br>Register of Burials 1834–1948<br>Receipts for Tombs 1834–1934<br>Miscellaneous Papers from 1814 on<br>History of Old Portobello and Regent Street Parish Church 1809–1959<br>'''Note''': Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH2/512. | Portobello<br>Managers’ Minutes 1807–1859<br>Roll of Members 1837–1843<br>Treasurer’s Accounts 1830–1861<br>Register of Burials 1834–1948<br>Receipts for Tombs 1834–1934<br>Miscellaneous Papers from 1814 on<br>History of Old Portobello and Regent Street Parish Church 1809–1959<br>'''Note''': Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH2/512. | ||
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== '''Nonconformist Church Records''' == | == '''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.]] | ||
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=== '''Portobello United Associate, First Secession Church''' === | |||
'''History—<br>'''In 1825, a group of people made application to the United Associate Presbytery of Edinburgh for supply of sermon, which was obtained, and a place of worship was erected. A trade depression in the area about this time threw the new congregation into financial difficulties when subscriptions could not be met. The only minister resigned in 1833 and the congregation became extinct and the place of worship sold.<br>'''Source:''' ''Annals and Statistics of the United Presbyterian Church'', by Rev. William MacKelvie, D.D., pub. 1873. FHL Film #477618. More details may be given in the source including ministers. | '''History—<br>'''In 1825, a group of people made application to the United Associate Presbytery of Edinburgh for supply of sermon, which was obtained, and a place of worship was erected. A trade depression in the area about this time threw the new congregation into financial difficulties when subscriptions could not be met. The only minister resigned in 1833 and the congregation became extinct and the place of worship sold.<br>'''Source:''' ''Annals and Statistics of the United Presbyterian Church'', by Rev. William MacKelvie, D.D., pub. 1873. FHL Film #477618. More details may be given in the source including ministers. | ||
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'''Records—'''<br>Extent of records is unknown. None may exist. | '''Records—'''<br>Extent of records is unknown. None may exist. | ||
=== '''Portobello Relief Church''' === | |||
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'''History—<br>'''A congregation was formed in 1834 and a church was acquired. After the only minister resigned in 1843, the congregation united with the new Free Church and sold the building to them.<br>'''Source:''' ''Annals and Statistics of the United Presbyterian Church'', by Rev. William MacKelvie, D.D., pub. 1873. FHL Film #477618. More details may be given in the source including ministers. | '''History—<br>'''A congregation was formed in 1834 and a church was acquired. After the only minister resigned in 1843, the congregation united with the new Free Church and sold the building to them.<br>'''Source:''' ''Annals and Statistics of the United Presbyterian Church'', by Rev. William MacKelvie, D.D., pub. 1873. FHL Film #477618. More details may be given in the source including ministers. | ||
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'''Records—'''<br>Extent of records is unknown. None may exist. | '''Records—'''<br>Extent of records is unknown. None may exist. | ||
=== | === Portobello United, United Free Presbyterian Church === | ||
'''History—'''<br>In 1835, former members of the first secession church applied again to the United Associate Presbytery of Edinburgh for supply of sermon which was obtained. They erected a church on Bath Street in 1838 and later moved to Windsor Place. In 1929, it did not rejoin the Established Church and continued as a United Free Church. From 1958, it was called Wilson Memorial Church after its former minister. It is currently located at Moira Terrace, Portobello Road.<br>'''Membership:''' 2000, 198.<br>'''Source: '''''Annals and Statistics of the United Presbyterian Church,'' by Rev. William MacKelvie, D.D., pub. 1873. FHL Film #477618. More details may be given in the source including ministers also, The United Free Church Of Scotland, Handbook 2000, FHL book 941 K24h. | '''History—'''<br>In 1835, former members of the first secession church applied again to the United Associate Presbytery of Edinburgh for supply of sermon which was obtained. They erected a church on Bath Street in 1838 and later moved to Windsor Place. In 1929, it did not rejoin the Established Church and continued as a United Free Church. From 1958, it was called Wilson Memorial Church after its former minister. It is currently located at Moira Terrace, Portobello Road.<br>'''Membership:''' 2000, 198.<br>'''Source: '''''Annals and Statistics of the United Presbyterian Church,'' by Rev. William MacKelvie, D.D., pub. 1873. FHL Film #477618. More details may be given in the source including ministers also, The United Free Church Of Scotland, Handbook 2000, FHL book 941 K24h. | ||
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'''Records—<br>'''Baptismal Register 1836–1876<br>Minutes 1836–1972<br>Poors’ Fund Accounts 1848–1894<br>'''Note:''' Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH3/933. | '''Records—<br>'''Baptismal Register 1836–1876<br>Minutes 1836–1972<br>Poors’ Fund Accounts 1848–1894<br>'''Note:''' Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH3/933. | ||
=== | === '''Portobello St. Philip’s Free Church''' === | ||
'''History—'''<br>The minister of the quoad sacra parish of Portobello, with his session and many of his members, “came out” in 1843 and formed the Free Church of Portobello. They worshiped at first in a school on Bath Street, then in the Relief Church, the use of which had been offered them. They shortly after purchased the building, the Relief and Free Church congregations uniting. In 1874 the church burned down. A new church was built on a different site and was opened in 1877.<br>'''Membership: '''1845, 300; 1900, 558.<br>'''Source: '''''Annals of the Free Church of Scotland,'' 1843–1900, ed. Rev. William Ewing, D.D., 2 vols. pub. 1914. FHL Film #918572. More details may be given in the source including ministers. | '''History—'''<br>The minister of the quoad sacra parish of Portobello, with his session and many of his members, “came out” in 1843 and formed the Free Church of Portobello. They worshiped at first in a school on Bath Street, then in the Relief Church, the use of which had been offered them. They shortly after purchased the building, the Relief and Free Church congregations uniting. In 1874 the church burned down. A new church was built on a different site and was opened in 1877.<br>'''Membership: '''1845, 300; 1900, 558.<br>'''Source: '''''Annals of the Free Church of Scotland,'' 1843–1900, ed. Rev. William Ewing, D.D., 2 vols. pub. 1914. FHL Film #918572. More details may be given in the source including ministers. | ||
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'''Records—'''<br>Cash Book 1848–1884<br>Other post–1855 records<br>Note: Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH3/957. | '''Records—'''<br>Cash Book 1848–1884<br>Other post–1855 records<br>Note: Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH3/957. | ||
=== | === '''Portobello Congregational Church''' === | ||
'''History—<br>'''A church erected in Wellington Street was opened as a preaching station in August 1835 by the Congregational Union. For several years prior to that date Congregationalists from Edinburgh and elsewhere had conducted regular open–air services in the town and a schoolroom had been rented and used as a place of worship. In September 1836 a church was constituted with about twenty members. This congregation was still active in 1993.<br>'''Source:''' ''A History of Scottish Congregationalism,'' by Harry Escott, pub. 1960; FHL book 941 K2es, also, The Scottish Congregational Ministry, by Rev. Dr. William D. McNaughton, pub. 1993; FHL book 941 K2mwd. Both include lists of ministers. | '''History—<br>'''A church erected in Wellington Street was opened as a preaching station in August 1835 by the Congregational Union. For several years prior to that date Congregationalists from Edinburgh and elsewhere had conducted regular open–air services in the town and a schoolroom had been rented and used as a place of worship. In September 1836 a church was constituted with about twenty members. This congregation was still active in 1993.<br>'''Source:''' ''A History of Scottish Congregationalism,'' by Harry Escott, pub. 1960; FHL book 941 K2es, also, The Scottish Congregational Ministry, by Rev. Dr. William D. McNaughton, pub. 1993; FHL book 941 K2mwd. Both include lists of ministers. | ||
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'''Records—<br>'''Extent of records is unknown. For more information write to: <br>The United Reformed Church, Scottish Synod Office<br>PO Box 189<br>240 Cathedral Street<br>Glasgow G1 2BX<br>Scotland<br>Or you may write to the church on Malborough Street in Portobello. | '''Records—<br>'''Extent of records is unknown. For more information write to: <br>The United Reformed Church, Scottish Synod Office<br>PO Box 189<br>240 Cathedral Street<br>Glasgow G1 2BX<br>Scotland<br>Or you may write to the church on Malborough Street in Portobello. | ||
=== '''Portobello Catholic Church''' === | |||
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'''History—'''<br>The congregation was formed in 1835 and the church was built and dedicated to St. John the Evangelist in 1852. It was served from Edinburgh prior to formation.<br>'''Source: '''''Catholic Missions and Registers,'' 1700–1800, by Michael Gandy, pub. 1993. FHL book Ref. 942 K24gm, vol. 6. | '''History—'''<br>The congregation was formed in 1835 and the church was built and dedicated to St. John the Evangelist in 1852. It was served from Edinburgh prior to formation.<br>'''Source: '''''Catholic Missions and Registers,'' 1700–1800, by Michael Gandy, pub. 1993. FHL book Ref. 942 K24gm, vol. 6. | ||
'''Records—<br>'''Baptisms and Marriages1844–1872<br>See St. Mary’s, Edinburgh, for earlier records.<br>'''Note:''' Available at the National Archives of Scotland, record RH21/89. | '''Records—<br>'''Baptisms and Marriages1844–1872<br>See St. Mary’s, Edinburgh, for earlier records.<br>'''Note:''' Available at the National Archives of Scotland, record RH21/89. | ||
=== | === '''Portobello Episcopalian Church''' === | ||
'''History—<br>'''Unavailable | '''History—<br>'''Unavailable | ||
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The church was dedicated to St. Mark in 1828 and is currently vacant. | The church was dedicated to St. Mark in 1828 and is currently vacant. | ||
'''Records—<br>'''Christenings 1828–1854<br>Marriages 1829–1854<br>Burials 1828–1854<br>'''Note:''' Records may be available by writing to:<br>Diocesan Centre<br>21A Grosvenor Crescent<br>Edinburgh EH12 5EL<br>Scotland<br>Tel: 011–44–131–538 7033<br> | '''Records—<br>'''Christenings 1828–1854<br>Marriages 1829–1854<br>Burials 1828–1854<br>'''Note:''' Records may be available by writing to:<br>Diocesan Centre<br>21A Grosvenor Crescent<br>Edinburgh EH12 5EL<br>Scotland<br>Tel: 011–44–131–538 7033<br> | ||
= Civil Registration Records<br> = | |||
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. | |||
= Probate Records<br> = | |||
Duddingston was under the probate jurisdiction of the Commissary Court of Edinburgh until 1823, and since then has been under the Sheriff's Court of Edinburgh. 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 & 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 | |||
[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=localitysearch&columns=*,0,0 catalog] | |||
for the 'Place' of Midlothian and the subject of 'Probate records.' Then click on the link to the records of the Commissariat of Edinburgh.<br> <br> The library also has some post-1823 probate records for Midlothian. Look in the library catalog for the 'Place' of Midlothian and the subjects of 'Probate Records' and 'Probate Records - Indexes.' <br> <br> Read more about | |||
[[Scotland_Probate_Records|Scotland Probate Records.]] | |||
Return to the [[Midlothian (Edinburghshire), Scotland Parishes|Midlothian]] Parish List | Return to the [[Midlothian (Edinburghshire), Scotland Parishes|Midlothian]] Parish List | ||
Revision as of 20:51, 19 December 2008
Parish #684
This is a guide to the history and major genealogical records of Scotland as they pertain to the parish of Duddingston. To learn more about how to use these records to search for your ancestors, go to the Scotland: Research Strategies.
[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
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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 Duddingston, as well as the library numbers for any surname indexes available.
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
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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 | FHL Film Number | |
| Births: | 1631-1819 | 1066683 |
| 1819-1854 - with index | 1066685 | |
| 1818-1847 - neglected entries | 1066685 | |
| Marriages: | 1653-1817 | 1066684 |
| 1820-1854 | 1066685 | |
| Deaths: | 1631-1667, 1683-1796, 1813-1819 | 1066684 |
| 1820-1854 | 1066685 |
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. Some records may be indexed in the International Genealogical Index.
Marriages: There are no entries, except entries of sums collected at marriages in 1682, June 1681–April 1684, December 1684–September 1694, November 1696–April 1698, May 1698–February 1712, May 1743–August 1747. A large number of irregular marriages are recorded, 1765–1805 and there are no entries May 1817–April 1821.
Deaths: There are burial records until 1770. Of 159 persons whose deaths are recorded in 1645, all except seventeen are stated to have died of the “plague” and most of them were interred “in the fute of the lon” (loan). There are no entries except for a few relating to paupers, November 1667–January 1685. Mortcloth Dues January 1771–May 1796 and then There are no entries until February 1813, after which deaths are recorded. See also Portobello Kirk Session records below.
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:
Duddingston
Various Minutes 1710–1716, 1742–1797, 1806, 1810–1877
Accounts 1682–1719
Note: Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH2/125.
Portobello
Managers’ Minutes 1807–1859
Roll of Members 1837–1843
Treasurer’s Accounts 1830–1861
Register of Burials 1834–1948
Receipts for Tombs 1834–1934
Miscellaneous Papers from 1814 on
History of Old Portobello and Regent Street Parish Church 1809–1959
Note: Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH2/512.
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.
Portobello United Associate, First Secession Church[edit | edit source]
History—
In 1825, a group of people made application to the United Associate Presbytery of Edinburgh for supply of sermon, which was obtained, and a place of worship was erected. A trade depression in the area about this time threw the new congregation into financial difficulties when subscriptions could not be met. The only minister resigned in 1833 and the congregation became extinct and the place of worship sold.
Source: Annals and Statistics of the United Presbyterian Church, by Rev. William MacKelvie, D.D., pub. 1873. FHL Film #477618. More details may be given in the source including ministers.
Records—
Extent of records is unknown. None may exist.
Portobello Relief Church[edit | edit source]
History—
A congregation was formed in 1834 and a church was acquired. After the only minister resigned in 1843, the congregation united with the new Free Church and sold the building to them.
Source: Annals and Statistics of the United Presbyterian Church, by Rev. William MacKelvie, D.D., pub. 1873. FHL Film #477618. More details may be given in the source including ministers.
Records—
Extent of records is unknown. None may exist.
Portobello United, United Free Presbyterian Church[edit | edit source]
History—
In 1835, former members of the first secession church applied again to the United Associate Presbytery of Edinburgh for supply of sermon which was obtained. They erected a church on Bath Street in 1838 and later moved to Windsor Place. In 1929, it did not rejoin the Established Church and continued as a United Free Church. From 1958, it was called Wilson Memorial Church after its former minister. It is currently located at Moira Terrace, Portobello Road.
Membership: 2000, 198.
Source: Annals and Statistics of the United Presbyterian Church, by Rev. William MacKelvie, D.D., pub. 1873. FHL Film #477618. More details may be given in the source including ministers also, The United Free Church Of Scotland, Handbook 2000, FHL book 941 K24h.
Records—
Baptismal Register 1836–1876
Minutes 1836–1972
Poors’ Fund Accounts 1848–1894
Note: Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH3/933.
Portobello St. Philip’s Free Church[edit | edit source]
History—
The minister of the quoad sacra parish of Portobello, with his session and many of his members, “came out” in 1843 and formed the Free Church of Portobello. They worshiped at first in a school on Bath Street, then in the Relief Church, the use of which had been offered them. They shortly after purchased the building, the Relief and Free Church congregations uniting. In 1874 the church burned down. A new church was built on a different site and was opened in 1877.
Membership: 1845, 300; 1900, 558.
Source: Annals of the Free Church of Scotland, 1843–1900, ed. Rev. William Ewing, D.D., 2 vols. pub. 1914. FHL Film #918572. More details may be given in the source including ministers.
Records—
Cash Book 1848–1884
Other post–1855 records
Note: Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH3/957.
Portobello Congregational Church[edit | edit source]
History—
A church erected in Wellington Street was opened as a preaching station in August 1835 by the Congregational Union. For several years prior to that date Congregationalists from Edinburgh and elsewhere had conducted regular open–air services in the town and a schoolroom had been rented and used as a place of worship. In September 1836 a church was constituted with about twenty members. This congregation was still active in 1993.
Source: A History of Scottish Congregationalism, by Harry Escott, pub. 1960; FHL book 941 K2es, also, The Scottish Congregational Ministry, by Rev. Dr. William D. McNaughton, pub. 1993; FHL book 941 K2mwd. Both include lists of ministers.
Records—
Extent of records is unknown. For more information write to:
The United Reformed Church, Scottish Synod Office
PO Box 189
240 Cathedral Street
Glasgow G1 2BX
Scotland
Or you may write to the church on Malborough Street in Portobello.
Portobello Catholic Church[edit | edit source]
History—
The congregation was formed in 1835 and the church was built and dedicated to St. John the Evangelist in 1852. It was served from Edinburgh prior to formation.
Source: Catholic Missions and Registers, 1700–1800, by Michael Gandy, pub. 1993. FHL book Ref. 942 K24gm, vol. 6.
Records—
Baptisms and Marriages1844–1872
See St. Mary’s, Edinburgh, for earlier records.
Note: Available at the National Archives of Scotland, record RH21/89.
Portobello Episcopalian Church[edit | edit source]
History—
Unavailable
The church was dedicated to St. Mark in 1828 and is currently vacant.
Records—
Christenings 1828–1854
Marriages 1829–1854
Burials 1828–1854
Note: Records may be available by writing to:
Diocesan Centre
21A Grosvenor Crescent
Edinburgh EH12 5EL
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Civil Registration Records
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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
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Duddingston was under the probate jurisdiction of the Commissary Court of Edinburgh until 1823, and since then has been under the Sheriff's Court of Edinburgh. 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 Midlothian and the subject of 'Probate records.' Then click on the link to the records of the Commissariat of Edinburgh.
The library also has some post-1823 probate records for Midlothian. Look in the library catalog for the 'Place' of Midlothian and the subjects of 'Probate Records' and 'Probate Records - Indexes.'
Read more about
Scotland Probate Records.
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