Forfar, Angus, Scotland Genealogy: Difference between revisions

<br>''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 {{FHL|new statistical account of scotland|title|disp=Family History Library.}}  

Here is a list of the Family History Library microfilm numbers for the {{FHL|632470|title-id|disp=census records of Forfar}} as well as the library numbers for any surname indexes available: <br>  

| {{FHL|1042676|film|disp=1042676}}, {{FHL|1042677|film|disp=1042677}} <br>  

| {{FHL|6203961|film|disp=6203961}}<br>

| {{FHL|1042224|film|disp=1042224}} <br>  

| {{FHL|103790|film|disp=103790}} <br>  

| {{FHL|103946|film|disp=103946}} <br>  

| {{FHL|203492|film|disp=203492}} <br>  

| {{FHL|6086580|film|disp=6086580}} (12 fiche)<br>

| {{FHL|208720|film|disp=208720}}, {{FHL|208721|film|disp=208721}} <br>  

| {{FHL|0993430|film|disp=0993430}}

| {{FHL|0993431|film|disp=0993431}}

| {{FHL|0993432|film|disp=0993432}}

| {{FHL|0993430|film|disp=0993430}}

| {{FHL|0993432|film|disp=0993432}}

| {{FHL|0993433|film|disp=0993433}}

'''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:''' Records are blank April 1634– September 1636 and May 1638– October 1659. The first two pages 1633–1638 are partially destroyed and two pages 1693–1694. Entries July 1717–April 1722 are recorded twice. Mothers' names are not recorded until August 1758.<br>'''Marriages:''' Prior to October 1701 entries of contracts of marriage are mixed with records of birth. Records are blank from October 1701 to September 1705, when a separate record of proclamations is commenced. There is only one entry May 1710– May 1711 and they are blank September 1712–January 1714 and August 1715–April 1718. There are contracts of marriage 1711–1722 and the fact of marriage added to a few entries for 1718.<br>'''Deaths:''' Burial records are carelessly kept by the sexton.<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 Seceders in and about Forfar met for public worship at Dumbarrow until 1778, when on account of distance, they were formed at their own request into a separate congregation. A church was built in 1780. <br>'''Source:''' ''Annals and Statistics of the United Presbyterian Church,'' by Rev. William MacKelvie, D.D., pub. 1873. Film #{{FHL|477618|film|disp=477618}}. More details may be given in the source.  

'''History— '''<br>Those who "came out" in 1843 along with the minister of the parish formed the Free Church congregation. They worshiped for a time in the open air, or in the United Associate Church. Their own church was erected in 1843–1844. The old church was sold in 1881 when the congregation moved to the building on High Street.<br>'''Membership:''' 1848, 651; 1900, 665.<br>'''Source:''' ''Annals of the Free Church of Scotland, 1843–1900,'' ed. Rev. William Ewing, D.D., 2 vols. pub. 1914. Film #{{FHL|918572|film|disp=918572}}. More details may be given in the source.<br>'''Records—'''<br>Baptismal Register 1843–1854<br>Roll Book, Lists of Communicants 1839, 1841–1854<br>Minutes 1843–1906<br>Deacons’ Court Minutes 1843–1889<br>Other post–1855 records<br>'''Note:''' Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH3/1530.  

'''History—'''<br>With the hearty concurrence of the office bearers of the first church, a second congregation was organized in Forfar in 1844. A local committee was formed and a missionary appointed in November of that year. The services were held in the Masons' Lodge. The charge was sanctioned in 1850. The church was erected in 1851.<br>'''Membership:''' 1849, 1885; 1900, 455. <br>'''Source:''' ''Annals of the Free Church of Scotland, 1843–1900,'' ed. Rev. William Ewing, D.D., 2 vols. pub. 1914. Film #{{FHL|918572|film|disp=918572}}. More details may be given in the source.  

'''History—'''<br>A church was formed in 1832 but it was joined to Letham the following year. That congregation was dissolved in 1886. A second Forfar congregation was formed in 1835 and erected a chapel on Osnaburg Street the same year. It may still be functioning.<br>'''Sources:''' ''A History of Scottish Congregationalism, ''by Harry Escott 1960, Family History Library&nbsp;{{FHL|941 K2es|disp=941 K2es}}; and ''The Scottish Congregational'' '''Ministry,''' 1794–1993, by Rev. Dr. William D. McNaughton 1993, Family History Library&nbsp;{{FHL|941 K2mwd|disp=941 K2mwd}}. Sources include names of ministers.  

'''History—'''<br>In 1661, the Rescissory Act deposed Presbyterianism in Scotland and re–established Episcopacy. A Bishop was consecrated at St. Andrew’s, an ancient Anglican see, and Episcopacy was strong in this part of Scotland. However, after the Presbyterian Revolution, and particularly after the 1715 and 1745 rebellions, adherents to the Episcopalian church were greatly persecuted and membership dwindled. From the mid 19th century, membership began to recover. There has been a church at Forfar certainly since the late 17th century, and maybe earlier. A chapel was erected in 1824. The current church building, dedicated to St. John the Evangelist was consecrated in 1881.<br>'''Sources:''' ''Sources for Scottish Genealogy and Family History'', by D.J. Steel (1970), Family History&nbsp;Library&nbsp;Ref. {{FHL|942 V26ste|disp=942 V26ste}} vol. 12, pp 196–201 and 244–8; also ''The Scottish Episcopal Church Year Book and Directory for 1965–66'', Family History Library&nbsp;{{FHL|941 E4e|disp=941 E4e}}.