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This account was written in 1839. | This account was written in 1839. | ||
'''Source:''' ''New Statistical Account of Scotland ''( | '''Source:''' ''New Statistical Account of Scotland ''(FamilySearch Library{{FSC|941 B4sa|disp=book 941 B4sa, series, 2 vol.1}} | ||
''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 {{FSC|new statistical account of scotland|title|disp= | ''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 {{FSC|new statistical account of scotland|title|disp=FamilySearch Library.}} | ||
== Census Records == | == Census Records == | ||
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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 | '''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 FamilySearch Library] in Salt Lake City. These records may be indexed in the International Genealogical Index, available on FamilySearch.org in the Historical Record Collections. <br>'''Births:''' Mothers’ names are not recorded before 1634 and sometimes are omitted until 1636.<br>'''Marriages:''' There are no entries June 1615–July 1620, except one for 1623, December 1622–May 1680. Entries of irregular marriages are of frequent occurrence from 1757 downward.<br>'''Deaths:''' There are no entries August 1763–January 1783. Deaths are recorded until December 1805; burials January 1806–August 1809, after which deaths and burials are recorded.<br>'''Source: '''''Key to the Parochial Registers of Scotland,'' by V. Ben Bloxham, pub. 1970. British Book {{FSC|941 K23b|disp=941 K23b.}} | ||
=== <br>Established Church—Kirk Session Records === | === <br>Established Church—Kirk Session Records === | ||
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====Musselburgh Associate Secession Church, Bridge Street==== | ====Musselburgh Associate Secession Church, Bridge Street==== | ||
'''History—'''<br>In the 1720s a number of persons in Inveresk formed themselves into a praying association in Fisherrow and the members of it were among the earliest acceders to the Associate Presbytery when it formed in 1738. They met at first at Easthouses in the parish of Newbattle. In 1742, after the meeting place was moved to Dalkeith, the society in Musselburgh petitioned the Presbytery to be disjoined, which was refused. At the Breach in1747, most of the seceders in Inveresk sided with the Burghers. They were finally formed as a separate Burgher congregation in 1766. Their first church was built the following year and their second in 1820. In 1794, membership stood at 559, which would include some coming from other parishes. Part of the congregation broke away and formed a separate church in 1843.<br>'''Source:''' ''Annals and Statistics of the United Presbyterian Church,'' by Rev. William MacKelvie, D.D., pub. 1873. | '''History—'''<br>In the 1720s a number of persons in Inveresk formed themselves into a praying association in Fisherrow and the members of it were among the earliest acceders to the Associate Presbytery when it formed in 1738. They met at first at Easthouses in the parish of Newbattle. In 1742, after the meeting place was moved to Dalkeith, the society in Musselburgh petitioned the Presbytery to be disjoined, which was refused. At the Breach in1747, most of the seceders in Inveresk sided with the Burghers. They were finally formed as a separate Burgher congregation in 1766. Their first church was built the following year and their second in 1820. In 1794, membership stood at 559, which would include some coming from other parishes. Part of the congregation broke away and formed a separate church in 1843.<br>'''Source:''' ''Annals and Statistics of the United Presbyterian Church,'' by Rev. William MacKelvie, D.D., pub. 1873. FamilySearch Library {{FSC|477618|film|disp=Film #477618}}. More details may be given in the source including ministers. | ||
'''Records—'''<br>Baptismal Roll 1785<br>Session Minutes 1782–1886<br>Account Book 1783–1840<br>Managers’ Minutes 1823–56<br>Library Borrowing Book 1843<br>Other post–1855 records<br>'''Note: '''Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH3/1495. | '''Records—'''<br>Baptismal Roll 1785<br>Session Minutes 1782–1886<br>Account Book 1783–1840<br>Managers’ Minutes 1823–56<br>Library Borrowing Book 1843<br>Other post–1855 records<br>'''Note: '''Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH3/1495. | ||
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==== <br>Mussselburgh Free Church ==== | ==== <br>Mussselburgh Free Church ==== | ||
'''History—<br>'''The minister of Inversk parish did not Acome out” in 1843, but four elders and a large number of his members adhered to the Free Church and were at once organized as a congregation. The church was built shortly after the Disruption on a prominent site on the Mall. It was rebuilt in 1889, a clock and tower being added. The introduction of the railway, the growth of Inveresk paper mills, the net factory, and the development of the mining industry all tended to the increase of the population of Musselburgh. In early days many of the Fisher fold attended the Free Church who later were attracted by the Scottish Coast Mission.<br>'''Membership:''' 1859; 1900, 306.<br>'''Source:''' ''Annals of the Free Church of Scotland'', 1843–1900, ed. Rev. William Ewing, D.D., 2 vols. pub. 1914. | '''History—<br>'''The minister of Inversk parish did not Acome out” in 1843, but four elders and a large number of his members adhered to the Free Church and were at once organized as a congregation. The church was built shortly after the Disruption on a prominent site on the Mall. It was rebuilt in 1889, a clock and tower being added. The introduction of the railway, the growth of Inveresk paper mills, the net factory, and the development of the mining industry all tended to the increase of the population of Musselburgh. In early days many of the Fisher fold attended the Free Church who later were attracted by the Scottish Coast Mission.<br>'''Membership:''' 1859; 1900, 306.<br>'''Source:''' ''Annals of the Free Church of Scotland'', 1843–1900, ed. Rev. William Ewing, D.D., 2 vols. pub. 1914. FamilySearch Library {{FSC|918572|film|disp=Film #918572}}. More details may be given in the source including ministers. | ||
'''Records—'''<br>Session Minutes 1843–1904<br>Deacons’ Court Minutes 1848–1866<br>Cash Book 1839–1859<br>Communion Roll 1843–1847<br>Other post–1855 records<br>'''Note:''' Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH3/1496. | '''Records—'''<br>Session Minutes 1843–1904<br>Deacons’ Court Minutes 1848–1866<br>Cash Book 1839–1859<br>Communion Roll 1843–1847<br>Other post–1855 records<br>'''Note:''' Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH3/1496. | ||
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'''History—'''<br>A history is unavailable. | '''History—'''<br>A history is unavailable. | ||
'''Records—<br>''' | '''Records—<br>'''FamilySearch Library Call Number<br>Christenings 1754–1757 {{FSC|941 B2sa |disp=941 B2sa vol. 9}}<br>Other: Christenings 1821–1854<br>Note: Available from the minister. Write to:<br>The Rectory<br>12 Windsor Gardens<br>Musselburgh EH21 7LP<br>Scotland | ||
==== Other Nonconformist Churches==== | ==== Other Nonconformist Churches==== | ||
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== Probate Records<br> == | == Probate Records<br> == | ||
Inveresk was under the probate jurisdiction of the Commissary Court of Edinburgh until 1823, and since then has been under the Sheriff's Court of Edinburgh. 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 | Inveresk was under the probate jurisdiction of the Commissary Court of Edinburgh until 1823, and since then has been under the Sheriff's Court of Edinburgh. 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 FamilySearch Library. To find the microfilm numbers, search in the library [https://familysearch.org/catalog-search catalog] for the 'Place-names' of Midlothian and the subject of 'Probate records.' Then click on the link to the records of the Commissariat of Edinburgh.<br> <br> The library also has some post-1823 probate records for Midlothian. Look in the library [https://familysearch.org/catalog-search catalog] for the 'Place-names' of Midlothian and the subjects of 'Probate Records' and 'Probate Records - Indexes.' <br> <br> Read more about [[Scotland Probate Records|Scotland Probate Records.]] <br> | ||
== References<br> == | == References<br> == | ||
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