Crathie and Braemar, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Genealogy

Crathie and Braemar #183

Condition of Original Registers—
Index: For an index to these records, see the Scottish Church Records Index available on computers at the Family History Library and family history centeres. The records may be indexed in the International Genealogical Index. Births: Crathie’s records commence in 1720; there are only two entries earlier. Previous to June 1725, births are recorded among the Session Minutes. Between then and May 1762, the record contains, with a few exceptions, only irregular entries – whole families are sometimes recorded in groups. Braemer has only a few birth entries prior to 1771. The record is defective for 1775–1776. There is only one entry for May 1786–April 1789 and entries are irregular in 1790. After 1820, there are ten pages of irregular entries dated 1743–1808. Marriages: Previous to 1721, the entries for Crathie are recorded among the births. The record is blank for June 1721–February 1737. There are only two entries for October 1738–January 1745. It is again blank July 1750–June 1764 except for two entries for 1781, October 1773–January 1782, January 1784–August 1789 and April 1795–1825. Braemer has only three marriage entries for January 1743–January 1751. The record is defective about 1754–1758. There are no entries for 1769. The record is blank for January 1771–June 1774. There are only two entries for April 1781–January 1784, one entry for 1812, none for 1817, and one for 1818. Deaths: There are a few entries of Mortcloth Dues for Crathie prior to 1739. Burials are recorded in October 1789–September 1794. Source: Key to the Parochial Registers of Scotland, by V. Ben Bloxham, pub. 1970. British Book 941 K23b.

Established Church—Kirk Session Records
Crathie

See the parochial registers.

Braemer, Kindrochet

Minutes and Accounts 1716–1729, 1737–1738, 1767–1863 Collections and Disbursements 1771–1879 Note: Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH2/217.

Braemar Free Church
History— The minister of the parish and about 180 people adhered to the Free Church at the Disruption. Membership: 1848, 78; 1900, 121. Source: Annals of the Free Church of Scotland, 1843–1900, ed. Rev. William Ewing, D.D., 2 vols. pub. 1914. Film #918572. More details are given in the source.

Records— Minutes 1843–1894 Other post-1855 records Note: Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH3/360.

Craithie Free Church
History—  In 1849, a preaching station was established here. Great difficulty was found in obtaining a site for a place of worship. In 1853, a church was erected on a corner of land on the Abergeldie Estate granted by the Prince Consort. Membership: 1871, 47; 1900, 36. Source: Annals of the Free Church of Scotland, 1843–1900, ed. Rev. William Ewing, D.D., 2 vols. pub. 1914. Film #918572. More details are given in the source.

Records— The extent of records is unknown.

Roman Catholic Church
History— The chapel, dedicated to St. Andrew in1703, was at Ardearg to 1795 and then at Auchindryne to 1839. After that it was at Castletown. In 1706 there were said to be 400 Catholics in the area and between 700 and 800 in 1763. In 1772, 62 people were confirmed but names were not recorded. Source: Catholic Missions and Registers, 1700–1880, by Michael Gandy, pub. 1993. FHL Book Ref 942 K24gm vol. 6.

Records— FHL Call Number Register of Baptisms 1703–1757 - indexed 941.25/C1 K29c, 2 vols. 0873821 item 7–8 Register of Baptisms for Braemar and Glengairn, 941.25 K29m 1781–1845 0873821 item 6 Other: Births to 1919, Marriages 1736–1968, Deaths 1844–1913 Note: Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record RH21/15. In addition, Confirmations from 1845 are in the hands of the parish priest. There are gaps in records.