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CARDROSS, a '''parish''', in the county of Dumbarton; including the villages of West Bridgend and Renton, and the hamlet of Geilstone-Bridge, 3¾ miles (W. N. W.) from Dumbarton, on the road to Helensburgh. The name of Cardross is derived from a compound word in the Celtic language, signifying "the moorish ridge point," used in reference to the peculiar situation and aspect of the parish. The church, a very neat structure, was built in 1827, and accommodates above 800 persons. There is a missionary station at Renton, connected with the Established Church; also a meeting-house belonging to the Original Burgher Synod; and places of worship have been erected in the parish, in connexion with the '''Free Church''' and '''Relief Synod'''.<ref>Lewis, Samuel A., ''[http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.aspx?compid=43425#s42 A Topographical Dictionary of Scotland]'' (1846), pp. 163-185. Adapted. Date accessed: 13 February 2014.</ref> | CARDROSS, a '''parish''', in the county of Dumbarton; including the villages of West Bridgend and Renton, and the hamlet of Geilstone-Bridge, 3¾ miles (W. N. W.) from Dumbarton, on the road to Helensburgh. The name of Cardross is derived from a compound word in the Celtic language, signifying "the moorish ridge point," used in reference to the peculiar situation and aspect of the parish. The church, a very neat structure, was built in 1827, and accommodates above 800 persons. There is a missionary station at Renton, connected with the Established Church; also a meeting-house belonging to the Original Burgher Synod; and places of worship have been erected in the parish, in connexion with the '''Free Church''' and '''Relief Synod'''.<ref>Lewis, Samuel A., ''[http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.aspx?compid=43425#s42 A Topographical Dictionary of Scotland]'' (1846), pp. 163-185. Adapted. Date accessed: 13 February 2014.</ref> | ||
''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 Cardross. Also available at the {{ | ''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 Cardross. Also available at the {{FSC|the new statistical account of scotland|title|disp=Family History Library}}. | ||
==Census Records== | ==Census Records== | ||
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A census record 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 record 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]]. | ||
Click here for a list of the Family History Library microfilm numbers for the {{ | Click here for a list of the Family History Library microfilm numbers for the {{FSC|636525|title-id|disp=census records of Cardross.}} | ||
Below is information for any known surname indexes: | Below is information for any known surname indexes: | ||
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===== Condition of Original Registers— ===== | ===== Condition of Original Registers— ===== | ||
'''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. Some records may also be indexed in other [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/location/1986318?region=Scotland FamilySearch collections] for Scotland.<br>'''Births:''' The record is blank September 1681–October 1687. The lower portion of the page at February 1739 is cut off. There is a duplicate of the portion for February 1757–April 1787. <br>'''Marriages:''' Corners of pages prior to 1712 are wasted and entries are imperfect. The record is defective for November 1776–June 1778. The fact of marriage is frequently not stated in the entries of proclamations after 1779.<br>'''Source:''' ''Key to the Parochial Registers of Scotland, ''by V. Ben Bloxham, pub. 1970. British Book {{ | '''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. Some records may also be indexed in other [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/location/1986318?region=Scotland FamilySearch collections] for Scotland.<br>'''Births:''' The record is blank September 1681–October 1687. The lower portion of the page at February 1739 is cut off. There is a duplicate of the portion for February 1757–April 1787. <br>'''Marriages:''' Corners of pages prior to 1712 are wasted and entries are imperfect. The record is defective for November 1776–June 1778. The fact of marriage is frequently not stated in the entries of proclamations after 1779.<br>'''Source:''' ''Key to the Parochial Registers of Scotland, ''by V. Ben Bloxham, pub. 1970. British Book {{FSC|941 K23b|disp=941 K23b}}. | ||
===Established Church—Kirk Session Records=== | ===Established Church—Kirk Session Records=== | ||
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=== Renton Levenside Associate Burgher Church, later Reformed Church and then Free Church === | === Renton Levenside Associate Burgher Church, later Reformed Church and then Free Church === | ||
'''History—<br>'''A number of persons connected with the Secession Church were drawn to Renton by the prospect of employment afforded in the extensive calico printing and bleaching establishments erected in the neighborhood soon after the founding of Renton in 1782. These persons applied for and obtained supply of sermon from the Associate Burgher Presbytery of Glasgow in 1783. Church built in 1786. The minister and the majority of the congregation withdrew from the Associate Synod in 1800 and along with others formed the Original Associate, Old Light Burgher Synod. When the majority of the Original Associate Burgher congregations united with the Church of Scotland in 1839, this one remained in the minority. When the remnant Burgher congregations united with the Original Secession Synod in 1842, this congregation again remained aloof, and instead they united with the Reformed Presbyterian Church. The congregation eventually became connected with the Free Church in 1876 when the great majority of Reformed Presbyterian congregations did the same.<br>'''Membership:''' 1839, 400; 1877, 205; 1900, 206.<br>'''Source:''' ''Annals and Statistics of the United Presbyterian Church'', by Rev. William MacKelvie, D.D., pub. 1873. Film {{ | '''History—<br>'''A number of persons connected with the Secession Church were drawn to Renton by the prospect of employment afforded in the extensive calico printing and bleaching establishments erected in the neighborhood soon after the founding of Renton in 1782. These persons applied for and obtained supply of sermon from the Associate Burgher Presbytery of Glasgow in 1783. Church built in 1786. The minister and the majority of the congregation withdrew from the Associate Synod in 1800 and along with others formed the Original Associate, Old Light Burgher Synod. When the majority of the Original Associate Burgher congregations united with the Church of Scotland in 1839, this one remained in the minority. When the remnant Burgher congregations united with the Original Secession Synod in 1842, this congregation again remained aloof, and instead they united with the Reformed Presbyterian Church. The congregation eventually became connected with the Free Church in 1876 when the great majority of Reformed Presbyterian congregations did the same.<br>'''Membership:''' 1839, 400; 1877, 205; 1900, 206.<br>'''Source:''' ''Annals and Statistics of the United Presbyterian Church'', by Rev. William MacKelvie, D.D., pub. 1873. Film {{FSC|0477618|film|disp=#0477618}}, Annals of the Free Church of Scotland, 1843–1900, ed. Rev. William Ewing, D.D., 2 vols., pub. 1914. Film #{{FSC|0918572|film|disp=0918572}},The Reformed Presbyterian Church in Scotland, by W.J. Couper, pub. 1925. Family History Library Book{{FSC|941 K2c|disp=941 K2c}} and Levenside Church: The Red Row Kirk, Renton, 1786-1910, by Rev. John Riddell, pub. 1911. Family History Library book {{FSC|941.37%2FR2 K21r|disp=941.37/R2 K21r}}; film {{FSC|1426080|film|disp=#1426080}} item 6. | ||
'''Records—<br>'''Session Minutes 1806–1856<br>'''Note:''' Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH3/215. | '''Records—<br>'''Session Minutes 1806–1856<br>'''Note:''' Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH3/215. | ||
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==== <br>Cardross Free Church ==== | ==== <br>Cardross Free Church ==== | ||
'''History— '''<br>This congregation was formed in 1843 by those who came out at the Disruption. The minister of the parish did not come out. The first church was opened in 1844. A new church was built in 1871.<br>'''Membership:''' 1848, 69; 1900, 111. <br>'''Source:''' ''Annals of the Free Church of Scotland, 1843-1900'', ed. Rev. William Ewing, D.D., 2 vols. pub. 1914. Film #{{ | '''History— '''<br>This congregation was formed in 1843 by those who came out at the Disruption. The minister of the parish did not come out. The first church was opened in 1844. A new church was built in 1871.<br>'''Membership:''' 1848, 69; 1900, 111. <br>'''Source:''' ''Annals of the Free Church of Scotland, 1843-1900'', ed. Rev. William Ewing, D.D., 2 vols. pub. 1914. Film #{{FSC|918572|film|disp=918572}}. More details may be given in the source including a list of ministers. | ||
'''Records—''' <br>The extent of record is unknown. | '''Records—''' <br>The extent of record is unknown. | ||
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==== <br>Renton, Millburn Free Church ==== | ==== <br>Renton, Millburn Free Church ==== | ||
'''History—<br>'''In September 1844, a mission was begun here. A church was erected in 1845. The charge was sanctioned in 1846. The Turkey Red and Calico printing industries brought many people to the district.<br>'''Membership:''' 1848, 135; 1900, 197.<br>'''Source:''' ''Annals of the Free Church of Scotland, 1843-1900'', ed. Rev. William Ewing, D.D., 2 vols. pub. 1914. Film #{{ | '''History—<br>'''In September 1844, a mission was begun here. A church was erected in 1845. The charge was sanctioned in 1846. The Turkey Red and Calico printing industries brought many people to the district.<br>'''Membership:''' 1848, 135; 1900, 197.<br>'''Source:''' ''Annals of the Free Church of Scotland, 1843-1900'', ed. Rev. William Ewing, D.D., 2 vols. pub. 1914. Film #{{FSC|918572|film|disp=918572}}. More details may be given in the source including a list of ministers. | ||
'''Records—''' <br>Minutes 1846–1948<br>Other Post–1855 records<br>'''Note:''' Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH3/1446. | '''Records—''' <br>Minutes 1846–1948<br>Other Post–1855 records<br>'''Note:''' Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH3/1446. | ||
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