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'''Source: '''''New Statistical Account of Scotland (''FHL book 941 B4sa, series 2 vol.1) | '''Source: '''''New Statistical Account of Scotland (''FHL book 941 B4sa, series 2 vol.1) | ||
<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 | <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.}} | ||
= Census Records<br> = | = Census Records<br> = | ||
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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 [[Scotland Census|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|census records.]] | ||
{{FHL|709811|subject-id|disp=Here}} is a list of the Family History Library microfilm numbers for the census records of Penicuik, as well as the library numbers for any {{FHL|788333|subject-id|disp=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. | 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. | ||
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| '''Births:''' | | '''Births:''' | ||
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==== '''Condition of Original Registers—''' ==== | ==== '''Condition of Original Registers—''' ==== | ||
'''Index: '''<span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1213384213033_357" />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. <br>'''Births: '''There are no entries April 1655–December 1656, December 1662–August 1665, September 1666–May 1670, and August 1674–February 1712. After February 1766 is a register of Dissenters’ children, October 1735–June 1757. Regular record has no entries February 1766–December 1770, except three in 1767–1769. Irregular entries are frequent after 1780.<br>'''Marriages:''' Except four entries of marriage and a few transcribed entries relating to proclamations 1654–1655, there is no record until October 1658. Record for 1663–1673 is intermixed with other matters. There are no entries March 1673–December 1674, December 1677–April 1702, December 1777–October 1786, and August 1793–May 1794. Record is mainly contracts or proclamations for 1775–1810. After 1819, there are transcribed entries of irregular marriages for 1731–1807.<br>'''Deaths:''' Except for 1673–1677, there are only transcribed entries of Mortcloth Dues, funeral expenses, etc., before March 1745 when the record of burials begins. There are no entries August 1783–June 1784.<br>'''Source: '''''Key to the Parochial Registers of Scotland,'' by V. Ben Bloxham, pub. 1970. British Book | '''Index: '''<span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1213384213033_357" />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. <br>'''Births: '''There are no entries April 1655–December 1656, December 1662–August 1665, September 1666–May 1670, and August 1674–February 1712. After February 1766 is a register of Dissenters’ children, October 1735–June 1757. Regular record has no entries February 1766–December 1770, except three in 1767–1769. Irregular entries are frequent after 1780.<br>'''Marriages:''' Except four entries of marriage and a few transcribed entries relating to proclamations 1654–1655, there is no record until October 1658. Record for 1663–1673 is intermixed with other matters. There are no entries March 1673–December 1674, December 1677–April 1702, December 1777–October 1786, and August 1793–May 1794. Record is mainly contracts or proclamations for 1775–1810. After 1819, there are transcribed entries of irregular marriages for 1731–1807.<br>'''Deaths:''' Except for 1673–1677, there are only transcribed entries of Mortcloth Dues, funeral expenses, etc., before March 1745 when the record of burials begins. There are no entries August 1783–June 1784.<br>'''Source: '''''Key to the Parochial Registers of Scotland,'' by V. Ben Bloxham, pub. 1970. British Book {{FHL|941 K23b|disp=941 K23b.}} | ||
== <br>Established Church—Kirk Session Records == | == <br>Established Church—Kirk Session Records == | ||
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=== <br>'''Penicuik Associate Anti-Burgher Church''' === | === <br>'''Penicuik Associate Anti-Burgher Church''' === | ||
'''History—'''<br>The congregation, also called Bridgend, originated with members of the congregation of West Linton, resident in and about Penicuik, who desired a place of worship more favorably situated for them. In 1782, they applied to the Associate Presbytery of Edinburgh for supply of sermon which was granted. A church was built the same year and a new church was opened in 1867.<br>'''Source: '''''Annals and Statistics of the United Presbyterian Church'', by Rev. William MacKelvie, D.D., pub. 1873. Family History Library Film | '''History—'''<br>The congregation, also called Bridgend, originated with members of the congregation of West Linton, resident in and about Penicuik, who desired a place of worship more favorably situated for them. In 1782, they applied to the Associate Presbytery of Edinburgh for supply of sermon which was granted. A church was built the same year and a new church was opened in 1867.<br>'''Source: '''''Annals and Statistics of the United Presbyterian Church'', by Rev. William MacKelvie, D.D., pub. 1873. Family History Library Film {{FHL|477618|film|disp=#477618}}. More details may be given in the source including ministers. | ||
'''Records—'''<br>Various Minutes 1788–1905 - with gaps before 1823<br>Accounts 1782–1937<br>Note: Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH3/749. | '''Records—'''<br>Various Minutes 1788–1905 - with gaps before 1823<br>Accounts 1782–1937<br>Note: Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH3/749. | ||
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=== '''<br>Howgate General Associate Anti-Burgher Church''' === | === '''<br>Howgate General Associate Anti-Burgher Church''' === | ||
'''History—<br>'''This congregation originated with members of the congregations of Dalkeith and West Linton who adhered to the General Associate Anti-burgher church while the majorities of these congregations adhered to the Associate Burgher Synod at the Breach in 1747. A church was built in Howgate in 1751. A new church was built in 1856.<br>'''Source: '''''Annals and Statistics of the United Presbyterian Church'', by Rev. William MacKelvie, D.D., pub. 1873. Family History Library Film | '''History—<br>'''This congregation originated with members of the congregations of Dalkeith and West Linton who adhered to the General Associate Anti-burgher church while the majorities of these congregations adhered to the Associate Burgher Synod at the Breach in 1747. A church was built in Howgate in 1751. A new church was built in 1856.<br>'''Source: '''''Annals and Statistics of the United Presbyterian Church'', by Rev. William MacKelvie, D.D., pub. 1873. Family History Library Film {{FHL|477618|film|disp=#477618}}. More details may be given in the source including ministers. | ||
'''Records—'''<br>Extent of record is unknown. None are deposited at the National Archives. | '''Records—'''<br>Extent of record is unknown. None are deposited at the National Archives. | ||
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=== '''Penicuik Free Church''' === | === '''Penicuik Free Church''' === | ||
'''History—'''<br>The minister of the parish had identified himself with the Non-Intrusion party up to a certain point but he did not “come out” in 1843. The people adhering to the Free Church were organized as a congregation. A church was built and opened for service in October 1844. A school and schoolhouse were built in 1845 and a manse in 1847. A new church was erected in 1861. The preaching station at Carlops was under the charge of Penicuik session until it became a sanctioned charge.<br>'''Membership: '''1848, 180; 1900, 473.<br>'''Source:''' ''Annals of the Free Church of Scotland'', 1843–1900, ed. Rev. William Ewing, D.D., 2 vols. pub. 1914. Family History Library Film | '''History—'''<br>The minister of the parish had identified himself with the Non-Intrusion party up to a certain point but he did not “come out” in 1843. The people adhering to the Free Church were organized as a congregation. A church was built and opened for service in October 1844. A school and schoolhouse were built in 1845 and a manse in 1847. A new church was erected in 1861. The preaching station at Carlops was under the charge of Penicuik session until it became a sanctioned charge.<br>'''Membership: '''1848, 180; 1900, 473.<br>'''Source:''' ''Annals of the Free Church of Scotland'', 1843–1900, ed. Rev. William Ewing, D.D., 2 vols. pub. 1914. Family History Library Film{{FHL|918572|film|disp=#918572}}. More details may be given in the source including ministers. | ||
'''Records—<br>'''Extent of records is unknown. | '''Records—<br>'''Extent of records is unknown. | ||
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= Probate Records<br> = | = Probate Records<br> = | ||
Penicuik was under the probate jurisdiction of the Commissary Court of Edinburhg] 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 | Penicuik was under the probate jurisdiction of the Commissary Court of Edinburhg] 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 | ||
{{dead link}} for the 'Place' of Midlothian and the subject of 'Probate records.' Then click on the link to the records of the Commissariat of Edinburhg.<br><br>The library also has some post-1823 probate records for Midlothian. Look in the library http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=localitysearch&columns=*,0,0 catalog | |||
{{dead link}} 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.]] | |||
<br>Return to the [[Midlothian (Edinburghshire), Scotland Parishes|Midlothian]] Parish list | <br>Return to the [[Midlothian (Edinburghshire), Scotland Parishes|Midlothian]] Parish list | ||