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'''Parish #689''' | '''Parish #689''' | ||
Guide to '''Inveresk''' history, family history, and genealogy: parish registers, census records, birth records, marriage records, and death records. | |||
== History | {{Infobox Scotland Parishes | ||
| Type = [[Scotland Jurisdictions#Quoad Omnia Parish|Quoad Omnia Parish]] | |||
| ParishNo = 689 | |||
| Historic County = Midlothian | |||
| Burgh = Musselburgh | |||
| Council Area = East Lothian | |||
| Registration District = Inveresk | |||
| PRbegin = 1606 | |||
| KSbegin = 1651 | |||
| Presbytery = Dalkeith | |||
| Synod = Lothian & Tweeddale | |||
| Sheriff Court = Edinburgh and Leith | |||
| Commissary Court = Edinburgh | |||
}} | |||
==History== | |||
INVERESK, a '''parish''', in the county of Edinburgh, 5 miles (E. by S.) from Edinburgh; containing the town of Musselburgh, and the villages of Monktonhall, Cowpits, Craighall, Stoneyhill, and part of New Craighall. This place derives its name from its situation near the influx of the river Esk into a bay on the south shore of the Frith of Forth. The church of St. Michael, a spacious building, supposed to have been erected soon after the introduction of Christianity into Britain, was taken down in 1804, and a new structure erected on its site in 1806. The present church, containing 2400 sittings, is a plain edifice in the Grecian style of architecture, with a lofty tower and spire, forming a conspicuous landmark. A '''church''' has been built in Fisherrow, in the parish; and there are places of worship for members of the '''Free Church''', the '''Relief''', '''United Secession''', '''Independents''', and '''Wesleyans'''; and an '''episcopal chapel'''.<ref>Lewis, Samuel A., ''[http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.aspx?compid=43448#s39 A Topographical Dictionary of Scotland]'' (1846), pp. 555-584. Adapted. Date accessed: 11 April 2014.</ref> | INVERESK, a '''parish''', in the county of Edinburgh, 5 miles (E. by S.) from Edinburgh; containing the town of Musselburgh, and the villages of Monktonhall, Cowpits, Craighall, Stoneyhill, and part of New Craighall. This place derives its name from its situation near the influx of the river Esk into a bay on the south shore of the Frith of Forth. The church of St. Michael, a spacious building, supposed to have been erected soon after the introduction of Christianity into Britain, was taken down in 1804, and a new structure erected on its site in 1806. The present church, containing 2400 sittings, is a plain edifice in the Grecian style of architecture, with a lofty tower and spire, forming a conspicuous landmark. A '''church''' has been built in Fisherrow, in the parish; and there are places of worship for members of the '''Free Church''', the '''Relief''', '''United Secession''', '''Independents''', and '''Wesleyans'''; and an '''episcopal chapel'''.<ref>Lewis, Samuel A., ''[http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.aspx?compid=43448#s39 A Topographical Dictionary of Scotland]'' (1846), pp. 555-584. Adapted. Date accessed: 11 April 2014.</ref> | ||
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'''Source:''' ''New Statistical Account of Scotland ''(FamilySearch Library{{FSC|941 B4sa|disp=book 941 B4sa, series, 2 vol.1}} | '''Source:''' ''New Statistical Account of Scotland ''(FamilySearch Library{{FSC|941 B4sa|disp=book 941 B4sa, series, 2 vol.1}} | ||
' | For more information about Inveresk's geography, economy, history, education, and people, see the parish reports in [https://stataccscot.edina.ac.uk/static/statacc/dist/home ''The First and Second Statistical Accounts of Scotland''], or the ''Third Statistical Account'' for Midlothian ({{FSC|439174|item|disp=FS Catalog book 941 B4sa 3rd ser. v. 22}}). | ||
== Census Records | ==Census Records== | ||
Scottish Censuses were taken every 10 years beginning in 1801. Beginning with the 1841 Census, each individual in the nation was enumerated at the location they slept on a particular day. For more information, including which day each census was taken, read about [[Scotland_Census|Scottish Census Records]]. | |||
{{FSC|709775|subject-id|disp=Here}} is a list of the FS Library microfilm numbers for the census records of Inveresk, as well as the library numbers for any {{FSC|788333|subject-id|disp=surname indexes}} available.<br> | {{FSC|709775|subject-id|disp=Here}} is a list of the FS Library microfilm numbers for the census records of Inveresk, as well as the library numbers for any {{FSC|788333|subject-id|disp=surname indexes}} available.<br> | ||
Indexes and images for the 1901, 1911, and 1921 censuses of Scotland are found on [https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk ScotlandsPeople] ($). Registration is required and there is a small access fee per image. All available censuses, 1841-1921, are indexed on this website. | |||
== Church Records | ==Church Records== | ||
The Established Church in Scotland is the Church of Scotland, a Presbyterian denomination of Christianity. Church of Scotland records generally cover the period of time prior to 1855, when Civil Registration began. Unlike in England, Scottish law never mandated that vital events be registered with the established church. For more information, read about [[Scotland_Church_Records|Scottish Church Records]]. | |||
The Established Church of Scotland | |||
=== Established Church—Old Parochial Registers === | === Established Church—Old Parochial Registers === | ||
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'''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/en/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.}} | '''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/en/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.}} | ||
=== | ===Established Church—Kirk Session Records=== | ||
The kirk session was the court of the parish. The session was made up of the minister and the land owners and businessmen of the parish, chosen to serve on the session. It dealt with moral issues, minor criminal cases, matters of the poor and education, matters of discipline, and the general concerns of the parish. Kirk session records may also mention births, marriages, and deaths. | |||
The | |||
'''Here is a list of the surviving Kirk session records for this parish: '''<br> | '''Here is a list of the surviving Kirk session records for this parish: '''<br> | ||
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Minutes 1651–1677, 1702–1719, 1757–1961<br>Marriages 1667–1690<br>Baptisms 1769–1854, 1858–1954<br>Scroll Minutes 1855–1948<br>Poors’ House Directors Minutes 1749–1779<br>Accounts 1655–1669, 1686–1690, 1719–1740<br>Collections 1838–1846<br>Cash Book 1840–1877, 1936–1951<br>Proclamations 1855–1947<br>'''Note:''' Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH2/531. | Minutes 1651–1677, 1702–1719, 1757–1961<br>Marriages 1667–1690<br>Baptisms 1769–1854, 1858–1954<br>Scroll Minutes 1855–1948<br>Poors’ House Directors Minutes 1749–1779<br>Accounts 1655–1669, 1686–1690, 1719–1740<br>Collections 1838–1846<br>Cash Book 1840–1877, 1936–1951<br>Proclamations 1855–1947<br>'''Note:''' Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH2/531. | ||
=== | ===Nonconformist Church Records=== | ||
A nonconformist church is any church that is not the established church (the Church of Scotland). For more information, read about [[Scotland_Church_Records_Union_Lists#Historical_Background|Scottish Nonconformity]]. | |||
A nonconformist church is any church that is not the | |||
====Musselburgh Associate Secession Church, Bridge Street==== | ====Musselburgh Associate Secession Church, Bridge Street==== | ||
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'''Records—'''<br>Session Minutes 1803–1919<br>'''Note: '''Available at the National Archives of Scotland, record CH3/241. | '''Records—'''<br>Session Minutes 1803–1919<br>'''Note: '''Available at the National Archives of Scotland, record CH3/241. | ||
==== | ====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. FamilySearch Library {{FSC|918572|film|disp=Film #918572}}. More details may be given in the source including ministers. | '''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. | ||
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'''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. | ||
==== | ====Musselburgh Congregational Churches==== | ||
'''History—<br>'''In 1798 James Haldane addressed a meeting in the Millhill Burgher Church. As a result, forty persons decided to meet regularly every week for fellowship and eventually Sunday services were added. A place of worship was built in 1801 on Fisher Row. A new church was built on Links Street in 1894. This church left the Congregational Union in 1993.<br>A second congregation was formed in 1839 and built a chapel in Victoria Place in 1843. In 1846 it was in connection with the Evangelical Union. It dissolved in October and reformed in December of that same year and was known as the Musselburgh Independent Secession Church. It eventually disbanded sometime after 1856.<br>'''Source:''' ''A History of Scottish Congregationalism,'' by Harry Escott, pub. 1960. FS Library book {{FSC|941 K2es|disp=941 K2es}}. | '''History—<br>'''In 1798 James Haldane addressed a meeting in the Millhill Burgher Church. As a result, forty persons decided to meet regularly every week for fellowship and eventually Sunday services were added. A place of worship was built in 1801 on Fisher Row. A new church was built on Links Street in 1894. This church left the Congregational Union in 1993.<br>A second congregation was formed in 1839 and built a chapel in Victoria Place in 1843. In 1846 it was in connection with the Evangelical Union. It dissolved in October and reformed in December of that same year and was known as the Musselburgh Independent Secession Church. It eventually disbanded sometime after 1856.<br>'''Source:''' ''A History of Scottish Congregationalism,'' by Harry Escott, pub. 1960. FS Library book {{FSC|941 K2es|disp=941 K2es}}. | ||
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'''Records—'''<br>Extent of records is unknown. For information write to:<br>The United Reformed Church, Scottish Synod Office<br>PO Box 189<br>240 Cathedral Street<br>Glasgow G1 2BX<br>Scotland | '''Records—'''<br>Extent of records is unknown. For information write to:<br>The United Reformed Church, Scottish Synod Office<br>PO Box 189<br>240 Cathedral Street<br>Glasgow G1 2BX<br>Scotland | ||
==== | ====Musselburgh Baptist Church==== | ||
'''History—<br>'''A church was formed about 1820 but no history is available. It ceased by 1844. | '''History—<br>'''A church was formed about 1820 but no history is available. It ceased by 1844. | ||
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'''Records—'''<br>Extent of records is unknown. For information write to:<br>The Baptist Union of Scotland<br>12 Aytoun Road<br>Glasgow G41 5RT<br>Scotland | '''Records—'''<br>Extent of records is unknown. For information write to:<br>The Baptist Union of Scotland<br>12 Aytoun Road<br>Glasgow G41 5RT<br>Scotland | ||
==== | ====Musselburgh Episcopalian Church==== | ||
'''History—'''<br>A history is unavailable. | '''History—'''<br>A history is unavailable. | ||
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<br>A Wesleyan Methodist congregation also existed in Musselburgh by 1846, but a history is unavailable and extent of records is unknown. <br>For information about the Methodist Church in Scotland, try this Internet web site:<br>http://www.forsaith–oxon.demon.co.uk/methodist–heritage/index.html | <br>A Wesleyan Methodist congregation also existed in Musselburgh by 1846, but a history is unavailable and extent of records is unknown. <br>For information about the Methodist Church in Scotland, try this Internet web site:<br>http://www.forsaith–oxon.demon.co.uk/methodist–heritage/index.html | ||
== Civil Registration Records | ==Civil Registration Records== | ||
Government or civil registration of births, marriages, and deaths is called Statutory Registers in Scotland. The system began 1 January 1855, and each parish had a registrar's office, with large cities having several. Over time, districts merged and split due to changing populations and technological advancements. The system has largely stayed the same over time, with records being created by local registrars and copies sent to the General Register Office in Edinburgh. Initially annual indexes were published, but now these indexes are available online as soon as an event is registered. Many of these records are only available on [https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk ScotlandsPeople] ($), however the years 1855-1875, 1881, and 1891 are {{FSC|79310|item|disp=available through FamilySearch}}(*). For more information, read about [[Scotland_Civil_Registration|Scottish Statutory Registers]]. | |||
Government or civil registration of births, marriages, and deaths | |||
== Probate Records | ==Probate Records== | ||
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://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog 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://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog 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> | 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://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog 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://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog 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 | ==References== | ||
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Return to [[Midlothian (Edinburghshire), Scotland Genealogy#Parishes|Midlothian Parishes]]. | |||
[[Category:Midlothian Parishes]] | [[Category:Midlothian Parishes]] | ||