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== Online Resources == | == Online Resources == | ||
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== Introduction == | == Introduction == | ||
The Scottish nobility is a minority of the population, although many (if not most) Scots will have aristocratic ancestry at some point in the past. Scotland's nobility and heraldry are qualified and decided by the [[Lord Lyon]], King of Arms.<br> <br> | |||
The nobility is a class of people who had special political and social status. Nobility is inherited or granted by the crown as a reward to persons who perform a heroic deed, have a notable achievement, or hold a prominent government position. The noble class forms less than five percent of Scotland’s population. | The nobility is a class of people who had special political and social status. Nobility is inherited or granted by the crown as a reward to persons who perform a heroic deed, have a notable achievement, or hold a prominent government position. The noble class forms less than five percent of Scotland’s population. | ||
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=== Family Histories === | === Family Histories === | ||
Noblemen were anxious to preserve their identity. Therefore, many kept records of their ancestry, some of which have been published. A number of published family histories also contain information about Scottish nobility. Many of these family histories are available at the | Noblemen were anxious to preserve their identity. Therefore, many kept records of their ancestry, some of which have been published. A number of published family histories also contain information about Scottish nobility. Many of these family histories are available at the Family History Library. Use the Surname Search of the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/search FamilySearch Catalog] to find references to these family histories. Some have been digitized made available online, but most are only available in book form at the Library. | ||
Another source for information on Scottish families is: | Another source for information on Scottish families is: | ||
:Paul, Sir James Balfour, ed.''The Scots Peerage,'' 9 vols. Edinburgh, Scotland: David Douglas 1904. ( | :Paul, Sir James Balfour, ed.''The Scots Peerage,'' 9 vols. Edinburgh, Scotland: David Douglas 1904. (Family History Library book {{FHL|941 D22p|disp=941 D22p}}). This book has been digitized. | ||
=== Peerage === | === Peerage === | ||
==== The Scots Peerage ==== | ==== The Scots Peerage ==== | ||
''The Scots Peerage'' is a book series (nine volumes) of the Scottish nobility published from 1904 to 1914. It is a comprehensive history of the Scottish peerage.< | ''The Scots Peerage'' is a book series (nine volumes) of the Scottish nobility published from 1904 to 1914. It is a comprehensive history of the Scottish peerage.<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "The Scots Peerage," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Scots_Peerage, accessed 2 August 2018.</ref> All of the volumes have been digitized and made available online. | ||
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Scots_Peerage#Volumes Wikipedia: The Scots Peerage Online Volumes] - contains links to the online volumes (on Internet Archive) | *[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Scots_Peerage#Volumes Wikipedia: The Scots Peerage Online Volumes] - contains links to the online volumes (on Internet Archive) | ||
*[http://www.electricscotland.com/books/pdf/scots_peerage.htm ElectricScotland: The Scots Peerage] - contains links to the online volumes (in pdf form) | *[http://www.electricscotland.com/books/pdf/scots_peerage.htm ElectricScotland: The Scots Peerage] - contains links to the online volumes (in pdf form) | ||
==== Burke's Peerage ==== | ==== Burke's Peerage ==== | ||
Burke's Peerage was established in London in 1826 as the "definitive guide to the genealogy and heraldry of the Peerage, Baronetage, Knightage and Landed Gentry of the United Kingdom."< | Burke's Peerage was established in London in 1826 as the "definitive guide to the genealogy and heraldry of the Peerage, Baronetage, Knightage and Landed Gentry of the United Kingdom."<ref>Burke's Peerage, "Burke's Peerage," 2018, www.burkespeerage.com, accessed 2 August 2018.</ref> While some of these books can only be accessed in print, many have been digitized and are available online. | ||
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burke%27s_Peerage#Online_Editions Wikipedia: Burke's Peerage Online Editions] - contains links to the online volumes (on Hathitrust) | *[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burke%27s_Peerage#Online_Editions Wikipedia: Burke's Peerage Online Editions] - contains links to the online volumes (on Hathitrust) | ||
*[https://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8487&geo_a=r&o_iid=62817&o_lid=62817&o_sch=Web+Property Burke's Peerage and Baronetage Genealogical and Heraldic Dictionary, Vol 2] ($) index and images | *[https://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8487&geo_a=r&o_iid=62817&o_lid=62817&o_sch=Web+Property Burke's Peerage and Baronetage Genealogical and Heraldic Dictionary, Vol 2] ($) index and images | ||
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*[http://www.burkespeerage.com/search.php Burke's Peerage Search] (index free, but subscription needed to view image) | *[http://www.burkespeerage.com/search.php Burke's Peerage Search] (index free, but subscription needed to view image) | ||
The | The Family History Library also has some of these books, although they are only available in print. To find the film numbers, look in the Keyword Search of the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/search FamilySearch Catalog] under: | ||
:BURKE'S PEERAGE | :BURKE'S PEERAGE | ||
=== Other Records === | === Other Records === | ||
The | The Family History Library has many records of noble families other than family histories. To find these, use the Place Search of the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/search FamilySearch Catalog] and search: | ||
:SCOTLAND - NOBILITY | :SCOTLAND - NOBILITY | ||
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== References == | == References == | ||
< | <references /> | ||
{{ | {{Place|Scotland}} | ||
[[Category:Scotland Heraldry]] | [[Category:Scotland Heraldry]][[Category:Scotland]][[Category:Heraldry]] | ||
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