Inverchaolain, Argyle, Scotland

Parish #514

This is a guide to the history and major genealogical records of Scotland as they pertain to the parish of Inverchaolain. To learn more about how to use these records to search for your ancestors, go to the Scotland: Research Strategies.

History
Invercholain is the ancient and modern name of the Parish. Archibald Earl of Argyle is an important person in the parish. John Campbell Esq. of Southhall; Alexander Lamont, Esq. of Knockdown; Alexander Finlay, Esq. of Castletoward; Sir John Fife of Gortan; John Campbell, Esq. of Dunoon; and Mrs. Harkness of Garrachosen were the major land owners. The land was primarily used for, oak, blackfaced sheep, and cattle. The population in 1755 was 944, in 1811 it was 588, and in 1841 it was 699. The register began in 1737 but was kept imperfectly until 1771. Presbyterian and a Friendly Society are the churches in this parish.

This account was written in 1843. source: New Statistical Account of Scotland (FHL book 941 B4sa, series 2 vol 7 also available online at http://edina.ac.uk/stat-acc-scot/. Browse the scanned pages under 'For non-subscribers,' then search for the parish report.

Condition of Original Records—
Index: For an index to these records, see the Scottish Church Records Index on computer at the Family History Library and family history centers. Some records may be indexed in the International Genealogical Index. Births: Margins of early pages have deteriorated, and the dates in many instances are worn off. Marriages:The record contains proclamations and marriages. Source: Key to the Parochial Registers of Scotland, by V. Ben Bloxham, pub. 1970. British book 941 K23b.

Established Church—Kirk Session Records
There are no known records.

Nonconformist Church Records
There are no known nonconformist churches.

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