Lerwick, Shetland, Scotland Genealogy (view source)
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= History<br> = | = History<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 | ''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.}} | ||
= Census Records<br> = | = Census Records<br> = | ||
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| 1851<br> | | 1851<br> | ||
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| 1861<br> | | 1861<br> | ||
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| 1871<br> | | 1871<br> | ||
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| 1881<br> | | 1881<br> | ||
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1804 | 1804 {{FHL|273012|title-id|disp=477622 Item 13}}<br> | ||
The 1901 census of Scotland is indexed on [http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/?gclid=CLKJyYGQ4ZUCFQQCagod1gp0Ww www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk.] To use it, you must register and pay a small access fee. All available censuses, 1841-1901, are indexed on this website. It may be easier for you to pay to use the website rather than access the separate indexes through the library. | The 1901 census of Scotland is indexed on [http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/?gclid=CLKJyYGQ4ZUCFQQCagod1gp0Ww www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk.] To use it, you must register and pay a small access fee. All available censuses, 1841-1901, are indexed on this website. It may be easier for you to pay to use the website rather than access the separate indexes through the library. | ||
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| '''Births:''' | | '''Births:''' | ||
| 1728-1854 | | 1728-1854 | ||
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| '''Marriages:''' | | '''Marriages:''' | ||
| 1706-1854 | | 1706-1854 | ||
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| '''Deaths:''' | | '''Deaths:''' | ||
| 1751-1854 | | 1751-1854 | ||
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==== Condition of Original Registers— ==== | ==== Condition of Original Registers— ==== | ||
'''Indexed: '''For an index to these records, see the Scottish Church Records Index available on computers at the Family History Library and family history centers. The records may be indexed in the [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/search/frameset_search.asp?PAGE=igi/search_IGI.asp&clear_form=true International Genealogical Index.]<br>'''Births:''' There are no entries October 1728–July 1730, August 1734–July 1735, September 1742–January 1751, and December 1755–January 1778. <br>'''Marriages:''' There are no entries September 1708–November 1709, June 1713–January 1742, December 1746–January 1751, and December 1775–October 1778. <br>'''Deaths:''' There are no entries 1775–December 1816.<br>'''Source:''' ''Key to the Parochial Registers of Scotland'', by V. Ben Bloxham, pub. 1970. British Book | '''Indexed: '''For an index to these records, see the Scottish Church Records Index available on computers at the Family History Library and family history centers. The records may be indexed in the [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/search/frameset_search.asp?PAGE=igi/search_IGI.asp&clear_form=true International Genealogical Index.]<br>'''Births:''' There are no entries October 1728–July 1730, August 1734–July 1735, September 1742–January 1751, and December 1755–January 1778. <br>'''Marriages:''' There are no entries September 1708–November 1709, June 1713–January 1742, December 1746–January 1751, and December 1775–October 1778. <br>'''Deaths:''' There are no entries 1775–December 1816.<br>'''Source:''' ''Key to the Parochial Registers of Scotland'', by V. Ben Bloxham, pub. 1970. British Book {{FHL|941 K23b|disp=941 K23b}}. | ||
== Established Church—Kirk Session Records == | == Established Church—Kirk Session Records == | ||
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The New Statistical Account of Scotland for Lerwick for 1841 states that there were 187 dissenter families in the parish, but it does not mention specific groups.<br>Lerwick St. Columba Secession Church | The New Statistical Account of Scotland for Lerwick for 1841 states that there were 187 dissenter families in the parish, but it does not mention specific groups.<br>Lerwick St. Columba Secession Church | ||
'''History—'''<br>The Rev. Dr. Johnson was sent on a mission tour to Shetland by the Secession Synod and the formation of a congregation in Lerwick was the result. A church was erected in 1838. In 1840 the East Church, Dalkeith, took the congregation under its fostering care. <br>'''Source:''' ''Annals and Statistics of the United Presbyterian Church'', by Rev. William MacKelvie, D.D., pub. 1873. Film # | '''History—'''<br>The Rev. Dr. Johnson was sent on a mission tour to Shetland by the Secession Synod and the formation of a congregation in Lerwick was the result. A church was erected in 1838. In 1840 the East Church, Dalkeith, took the congregation under its fostering care. <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. | ||
'''Records—'''<br>The extent of records is unknown. | '''Records—'''<br>The extent of records is unknown. | ||
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=== Lerwick St. Olaf's Free Church === | === Lerwick St. Olaf's Free Church === | ||
'''History—'''<br>In 1845 a ministerial charge was constituted here in response to a request from the people. The congregation worshiped for four years in a hall. The church was built in 1848–1849.<br>'''Membership: '''1848, 100; 1900, 240.<br>'''Source:''' ''Annals of the Free Church of Scotland, 1843–1900'', ed. Rev. William Ewing, D.D., 2 vols. pub. 1914. Film # | '''History—'''<br>In 1845 a ministerial charge was constituted here in response to a request from the people. The congregation worshiped for four years in a hall. The church was built in 1848–1849.<br>'''Membership: '''1848, 100; 1900, 240.<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. | ||
'''Records—'''<br>The extent of records is unknown. | '''Records—'''<br>The extent of records is unknown. | ||
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=== Lerwick Congregational Church === | === Lerwick Congregational Church === | ||
'''History—'''<br>Independent ministers first preached in the Shetlands in 1799. Their work was built upon by a convert, who had been studying in Glasgow, who returned to the Shetlands in 1803. He preached in the Lerwick area. A church was formed there in 1808. They met in a private dwelling until a chapel was erected in 1820. This church is still active today.<br>'''Sources:''' ''A History of Scottish Congregationalism'', by Harry Escott, pub. 1960; Family History Library Book | '''History—'''<br>Independent ministers first preached in the Shetlands in 1799. Their work was built upon by a convert, who had been studying in Glasgow, who returned to the Shetlands in 1803. He preached in the Lerwick area. A church was formed there in 1808. They met in a private dwelling until a chapel was erected in 1820. This church is still active today.<br>'''Sources:''' ''A History of Scottish Congregationalism'', by Harry Escott, pub. 1960; Family History Library Book {{FHL|941 K2es|disp=941 K2es}} and ''The Scottish'' ''Congregational Ministry,'' by Rev. William D. McNaughton, pub. 1993. Family History Library Book {{FHL|941 K2mwd|disp=941 K2mwd}}. More details are given in the sources including a list of ministers. | ||
'''Records—'''<br>The 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>The 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 | ||
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=== Lerwick Baptist Church === | === Lerwick Baptist Church === | ||
'''History—'''<br>This church was formed by 1850. Growth was gradual and a building to serve as a church was purchased in 1863.<br>'''Source:''' History of the Baptists in Scotland, by Rev. George Yuille, pub. 1926. Family History Library Book | '''History—'''<br>This church was formed by 1850. Growth was gradual and a building to serve as a church was purchased in 1863.<br>'''Source:''' History of the Baptists in Scotland, by Rev. George Yuille, pub. 1926. Family History Library Book {{FHL|941 K2hi|disp=941 K2hi}}. More details are given in the source including ministers. | ||
'''Records—'''<br>The 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>The 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 | ||
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= Probate Records<br> = | = Probate Records<br> = | ||
Lerwick was under the probate jurisdiction of the Commissary Court of Orkney & Shetland until 1823, and since then has been under the Sheriff's Court of Lerwick. Probate records for 1513- 1901 are indexed online at [https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/Scotland_Church_Records 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 Family History Library. To find the microfilm numbers, search in the library | Lerwick was under the probate jurisdiction of the Commissary Court of Orkney & Shetland until 1823, and since then has been under the Sheriff's Court of Lerwick. Probate records for 1513- 1901 are indexed online at [https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/Scotland_Church_Records 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 Family History Library. To find the microfilm numbers, search in the library http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=localitysearch&columns=*,0,0 catalog | ||
{{dead link}} for the 'Place' of Shetland and the subject of 'Probate records.' Then click on the link to the records of the Commissariat of Orkney & Shetland. | |||
The library also has some post-1823 probate records for Shetland. Look in the library | The library also has some post-1823 probate records for Shetland. Look in the library http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=localitysearch&columns=*,0,0 catalog | ||
{{dead link}} for the 'Place' of Shetland and the subjects of 'Probate Records' and 'Probate Records - Indexes.' <br><br>Read more about [[Scotland Probate Records|Scotland Probate Records.]] <br><br> | |||
Return to Shetland [[Shetland (or Zetland), Scotland Parishes|parish list.]]<br><br><br> | Return to Shetland [[Shetland (or Zetland), Scotland Parishes|parish list.]]<br><br><br> | ||