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''[[Scotland]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Dunbartonshire, Scotland|Dunbartonshire]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] Roseneath'' | |||
'''Parish #502''' | '''Parish #502''' | ||
This is a guide to the history and major genealogical records of Scotland as they pertain to the parish of Roseneath. To learn more about how to use these records to search for your ancestors, go to the [[Scotland: | This is a guide to the history and major genealogical records of Scotland as they pertain to the parish of Roseneath. 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|<u>Scotland: Research Strategies.</u>]] | ||
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= '''History''' = | |||
ROSENEATH, a '''parish''', in the county of Dumbarton, 3 miles (W. by N.) from Helensburgh. By some writers the name of this place is said to be a modification of Ross-Neoth, descriptive of its form and original appearance as a bare and unwooded promontory. The parish is bounded on the east by the Gareloch, on the south by the Frith of Clyde, and on the west by Loch Long. The old church, situated about two miles from the southern boundary of the parish, and on the shore of the Gareloch, originally a cruciform structure dedicated to the Virgin Mary, having fallen into decay, was taken down in 1780, with the exception of the belfry, which has been preserved. The present church is a neat plain substantial structure, containing sufficient accommodation for the parishioners, but remarkable only for the beauty of its belfry. The members of the '''Free Church''' have a place of worship.Lewis, Samuel A., A Topographical Dictionary of Scotland (1846), pp. 416-430. http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.aspx?compid=43475#s32 Adapted. Date accessed: 20 February 2014. | |||
''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/ http://edina.ac.uk/stat-acc-scot/] . Click on ‘Browse scanned pages’ then search the parish reports for Roseneath. Also available at the {{FHL|the new statistical account of scotland|title|disp=Family History Library}}. | ''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/ http://edina.ac.uk/stat-acc-scot/] . Click on ‘Browse scanned pages’ then search the parish reports for Roseneath. Also available at the {{FHL|the new statistical account of scotland|title|disp=Family History Library}}. | ||
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The 1901 census of Scotland is indexed on [http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/ 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 indexes through the library. <br> | The 1901 census of Scotland is indexed on [http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/ 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 indexes through the library. <br> | ||
= '''Church Records''' = | = '''Church Records''' = | ||
The Established Church of Scotland was Presbyterian. Read more about [[Scotland Church Records|church records]]. | The Established Church of Scotland was Presbyterian. Read more about [[Scotland Church Records|church records]]. | ||
Here are the pre-1855 records that exist for this parish. <br> | Here are the pre-1855 records that exist for this parish. <br> | ||
== Established Church—Old Parochial Registers == | == Established Church—Old Parochial Registers == | ||
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==== Condition of Original Registers—<br> ==== | ==== Condition of Original Registers—<br> ==== | ||
'''Index:''' For an index to these records, see the Scottish Church Records Index on computer at the Family History Library and family history centers. The records may be indexed in the [https://familysearch.org/search/collection/list#page=1®ion=EUROPE International Genealogical Index].<br>'''Births:''' Excluding irregular entries 1810–1818, the record appears to have been regularly kept. <br>'''Marriages:''' There are no entries for the years 1724 and 1746.<br>'''Deaths:''' There is one death entry for 1744, after marriages for that year. <br>'''Source:''' ''Key to the Parochial Registers of Scotland'', by V. Ben Bloxham, pub. 1970. British Book 941 K23b. | '''Index:''' For an index to these records, see the Scottish Church Records Index on computer at the Family History Library and family history centers. The records may be indexed in the [https://familysearch.org/search/collection/list#page=1®ion=EUROPE International Genealogical Index].<br>'''Births:''' Excluding irregular entries 1810–1818, the record appears to have been regularly kept. <br>'''Marriages:''' There are no entries for the years 1724 and 1746.<br>'''Deaths:''' There is one death entry for 1744, after marriages for that year. <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''' == | ||
The Kirk session was the court of the parish. The Kirk session was made up of he 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. | The Kirk session was the court of the parish. The Kirk session was made up of he 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. | ||
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Minutes 1766–1806, 1822, 1834–1837, 1854–1924<br>Poors' Accounts 1786–1870<br>Births and Baptisms 1787–1818<br>Marriages 1788–1819<br>'''Note:''' Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH2/504. | Minutes 1766–1806, 1822, 1834–1837, 1854–1924<br>Poors' Accounts 1786–1870<br>Births and Baptisms 1787–1818<br>Marriages 1788–1819<br>'''Note:''' Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH2/504. | ||
== '''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]]. | 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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'''History—'''<br>On June11, 1843, at Knockderry School, Cove, this congregation was formed by those who had seceded from the Establishment. They met on alternate Sabbaths at Knockderry and at Campsail sawmill. The church was opened in April 1844.<br>'''Membership:''' 1848, 126; 1900, 106.<br>'''Source:''' ''Annals of the Free Church of Scotland, 1843-1900'', ed. Rev. William Ewing, D.D., 2 vols. pub. 1914. Film #918572. More details may be given in the source including a list of ministers. | '''History—'''<br>On June11, 1843, at Knockderry School, Cove, this congregation was formed by those who had seceded from the Establishment. They met on alternate Sabbaths at Knockderry and at Campsail sawmill. The church was opened in April 1844.<br>'''Membership:''' 1848, 126; 1900, 106.<br>'''Source:''' ''Annals of the Free Church of Scotland, 1843-1900'', ed. Rev. William Ewing, D.D., 2 vols. pub. 1914. Film #918572. More details may be given in the source including a list of ministers. | ||
'''Records—<br>'''The extent of records is unknown.<br><br> | '''Records—<br>'''The extent of records is unknown.<br><br> | ||
= '''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. 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. | 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. | ||