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'''Indexed:''' 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/family-history-library/welcome-to-the-family-history-library Family History 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:''' Birth records are blank, except for nine entries 1697–1698, April 1690–February 1701. After April 1727 there occurs a duplicate portion from 1701. Except for January 1675–May 1690, mothers' names are not recorded until November 1723. After 1819 there occur four pages containing entries 1755–1824. <br>'''Marriages:''' Marriages are blank April 1690–April 1697, January 1698–February 1701, December 1703–February 1705, and November 1706–November 1776; but a separate register contains entries of contracts, 1702–1755. Records are blank also for November 1793–July 1796 and November 1807–December 1809.<br>'''Deaths:''' Deaths are recorded until November 1675. There is only one entry May 1647–May 1650. Records are blank November 1675–November 1701, when a register of burials commences. Records are blank November 1706–January 1777, there are Mortcloth Dues 1702–1748, July 1793–March 1797, and May 1798–May 1812. There is only one entry November 1814–February 1817.<br>'''Source:''' ''Key to the Parochial Registers of Scotland'', by V. Ben Bloxham, pub. 1970. British Book 941 K23b.  
'''Indexed:''' 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/family-history-library/welcome-to-the-family-history-library Family History Library] in Salt Lake City. Some records may also be indexed in other [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/location/1986318?region=Scotland FamilySearch collections] for Scotland.<br>'''Births:''' Birth records are blank, except for nine entries 1697–1698, April 1690–February 1701. After April 1727 there occurs a duplicate portion from 1701. Except for January 1675–May 1690, mothers' names are not recorded until November 1723. After 1819 there occur four pages containing entries 1755–1824. <br>'''Marriages:''' Marriages are blank April 1690–April 1697, January 1698–February 1701, December 1703–February 1705, and November 1706–November 1776; but a separate register contains entries of contracts, 1702–1755. Records are blank also for November 1793–July 1796 and November 1807–December 1809.<br>'''Deaths:''' Deaths are recorded until November 1675. There is only one entry May 1647–May 1650. Records are blank November 1675–November 1701, when a register of burials commences. Records are blank November 1706–January 1777, there are Mortcloth Dues 1702–1748, July 1793–March 1797, and May 1798–May 1812. There is only one entry November 1814–February 1817.<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  ===
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== Probate Records<br>  ==
== Probate Records<br>  ==


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