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==Online Records== | ==Online Records== | ||
===Old Parochial Records=== | ===Old Parochial Records=== | ||
*All Church of Scotland OPRs (Old Parish Records) can be accessed on the [https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/ '''ScotlandsPeople | *All Church of Scotland OPRs (Old Parish Records) can be accessed on the [https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/ '''ScotlandsPeople website''']. There is no fee to search for names, but there is a fee of about $2 (US) per original image. | ||
*Registration in Church of Scotland's registers was costly and unpopular, so many people did not bother to register events at all. Rapid urbanization during the 19th century contributed to the diminishing influence of the Church and a decrease in registration in these areas. For the 19th century onwards, it is estimated that as few as 30% of events occurring were actually being recorded for some urban parishes.<ref>"Guide to Old Parish Registers", Aberdeen City Libraries, https://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2019-09/Guide%20-%20OPRs.pdf, accessed 24 March 2024.</ref> | *Registration in Church of Scotland's registers was costly and unpopular, so many people did not bother to register events at all. Rapid urbanization during the 19th century contributed to the diminishing influence of the Church and a decrease in registration in these areas. For the 19th century onwards, it is estimated that as few as 30% of events occurring were actually being recorded for some urban parishes.<ref>"Guide to Old Parish Registers", Aberdeen City Libraries, https://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2019-09/Guide%20-%20OPRs.pdf, accessed 24 March 2024.</ref> | ||
*The original images can also be browsed for free at FamilySearch Centers and Affiliate Libraries through the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog '''FamilySearch Catalog''']. Microfilm and microfiche indexes are also available. See the article '''[[Scotland Old Parochial Registers (OPR)]]''' to learn more. | *The original images can also be browsed for free at FamilySearch Centers and Affiliate Libraries through the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog '''FamilySearch Catalog''']. Microfilm and microfiche indexes are also available. See the article '''[[Scotland Old Parochial Registers (OPR)]]''' to learn more. | ||