Penicuik, Midlothian, Scotland Genealogy: Difference between revisions

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{{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>  

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'''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/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.&nbsp;<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 for 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.}}  

'''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.  

'''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.  

'''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.