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''[[Scotland]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Midlothian]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] Dalkeith'' | |||
'''Parish #683''' | '''Parish #683''' | ||
This is a guide to the history and major genealogical records of Scotland as they pertain to the parish of Dalkeith. 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.]] | This is a guide to the history and major genealogical records of Scotland as they pertain to the parish of Dalkeith. 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.]] | ||
= History = | = History = | ||
''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.] | ''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> | = 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.]] | 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=709734&subject_disp=Scotland%2C+Midlothian%2C+Dalkeith+-+Census&columns=*,0,0 Here] is a list of the Family History Library microfilm numbers for the census records of Dalkeith 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> | [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=topicdetails&subject=709734&subject_disp=Scotland%2C+Midlothian%2C+Dalkeith+-+Census&columns=*,0,0 Here] is a list of the Family History Library microfilm numbers for the census records of Dalkeith 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. | 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. | ||
= Church Records<br> | = Church Records<br> = | ||
The Established Church of Scotland was Presbyterian. Read more about [[Scotland Church Records|church records]]. <br> Here are the pre-1855 records that exist for this parish.<br> | The Established Church of Scotland was Presbyterian. Read more about [[Scotland Church Records|church records]]. <br>Here are the pre-1855 records that exist for this parish.<br> | ||
== Established Church--Old Parochial Register == | == Established Church--Old Parochial Register == | ||
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'''Indexed:''' 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 Internation Genealogical Index. <br>'''Births:''' There are no entries, except four pages with entries April–October 1612, June 1610–March 1616, and October 1627–October 1639. There are two separate records October 1690–June 1693 and there are no entries December 1746–June 1747.<br>'''Marriages:''' There are no entries August 1683–September 1690.<br>'''Deaths''': Burials, There are no entries December 1780–October 1783 and May 1797–June 1800. There is a duplicate of portion 1786–1794 and and index to portion 1756–1780.<br>'''Source:''' ''Key to the Parochial Registers of Scotland'', by V. Ben Bloxham, pub. 1970. British Book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlehitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&callno=941+K23b 941 K23b.] | '''Indexed:''' 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 Internation Genealogical Index. <br>'''Births:''' There are no entries, except four pages with entries April–October 1612, June 1610–March 1616, and October 1627–October 1639. There are two separate records October 1690–June 1693 and there are no entries December 1746–June 1747.<br>'''Marriages:''' There are no entries August 1683–September 1690.<br>'''Deaths''': Burials, There are no entries December 1780–October 1783 and May 1797–June 1800. There is a duplicate of portion 1786–1794 and and index to portion 1756–1780.<br>'''Source:''' ''Key to the Parochial Registers of Scotland'', by V. Ben Bloxham, pub. 1970. British Book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlehitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&callno=941+K23b 941 K23b.] | ||
== Established Church—Kirk Session Records == | == Established Church—Kirk Session Records == | ||
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'''Here is a list of the surviving Kirk session records for this parish:''' | '''Here is a list of the surviving Kirk session records for this parish:''' | ||
Minutes 1582–1929; scroll minutes 1744–1763<br>Separate Register 1758–1842, 1851–1922<br>'''Note:''' Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH2/424. | Minutes 1582–1929; scroll minutes 1744–1763<br>Separate Register 1758–1842, 1851–1922<br>'''Note:''' Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH2/424. | ||
== <br>Nonconformist Church Records == | == <br>Nonconformist Church Records == | ||
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| Marriages from session minutes | | Marriages from session minutes | ||
| 1749-1813, 1849-1867 | | 1749-1813, 1849-1867 | ||
| [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=filmhitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&filmno=1482992 1482992 items 4–6] X | | [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=filmhitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&filmno=1482992 1482992 items 4–6] X | ||
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'''Note:''' Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH3/68–69.<br>The X means records have been extracted. | '''Note:''' Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH3/68–69.<br>The X means records have been extracted. | ||
=== Dalkeith West (later King’s Park) Relief Church === | === Dalkeith West (later King’s Park) Relief Church === | ||
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'''Note:''' Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH3/380.<br>The X means records have been extracted. | '''Note:''' Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH3/380.<br>The X means records have been extracted. | ||
=== Dalkeith Free Presbyterian Church === | === Dalkeith Free Presbyterian Church === | ||
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'''Note:''' Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH3/379. | '''Note:''' Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH3/379. | ||
The X means that the record has been extracted. | The X means that the record has been extracted. | ||
=== Dalkeith Congregational Church === | === Dalkeith Congregational Church === | ||
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'''History'''—<br>A society was formed here in 1786. After Wesley preached here in 1788, a minister was settled in the town. The church was built in 1789. Membership at the turn of the century was larger than it was later after the Dissenting congregations opened their places of worship for Sabbath evening services. New chapel built in 1887. <br>'''Membership:''' 1838, 40.<br>'''Source:''' ''The New Statistical Account of Scotland'', for Dalkeith, dated 1844. Family History Library book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlehitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&callno=941+B2sa 941 B4sa, series 2, vol. 1], also Methodism in Scotland, by Wesley F. Swift, pub. 1947. Family History Library book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlehitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&callno=941+K2sw 941 K2sw] | '''History'''—<br>A society was formed here in 1786. After Wesley preached here in 1788, a minister was settled in the town. The church was built in 1789. Membership at the turn of the century was larger than it was later after the Dissenting congregations opened their places of worship for Sabbath evening services. New chapel built in 1887. <br>'''Membership:''' 1838, 40.<br>'''Source:''' ''The New Statistical Account of Scotland'', for Dalkeith, dated 1844. Family History Library book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlehitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&callno=941+B2sa 941 B4sa, series 2, vol. 1], also Methodism in Scotland, by Wesley F. Swift, pub. 1947. Family History Library book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlehitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&callno=941+K2sw 941 K2sw] | ||
'''Records'''—<br>Baptisms 1855–1914<br>Trustee Minutes 1849–1962<br>'''Note:''' Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH11/17. | '''Records'''—<br>Baptisms 1855–1914<br>Trustee Minutes 1849–1962<br>'''Note:''' Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH11/17. | ||
=== Dalkeith Catholic Church === | === Dalkeith Catholic Church === | ||
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'''History—'''<br>A branch was formed in Dalkeith about 1851 but ceased by the end of the decade. | '''History—'''<br>A branch was formed in Dalkeith about 1851 but ceased by the end of the decade. | ||
'''Records— FHL Film Number<br>'''Record of members 1851–1858 . . . [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=filmhitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&filmno=0104150 0104150 item 8] | '''Records— FHL Film Number<br>'''Record of members 1851–1858 . . . [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=filmhitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&filmno=0104150 0104150 item 8] | ||
= Civil Registration Records<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. | 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> | = Probate Records<br> = | ||
<br> | Dalkeith was under the probate jurisdiction of the Commissary Court of Edinburg until 1823, and since then has been under the Sheriff's Court of Edinburg. 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 Edinburg.<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] 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.]] | ||
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