Abernethy, Perthshire, Scotland Genealogy

Parish #326

History
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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 International Genealogical Index. Births: Births prior to 1702 are generally recorded in parallel columns of the register with marriages and deaths. After 1702 births are recorded separately. There are no entries, except two for January 1734–January 1749. Mothers' names are not recorded. Marriages: Proclmations are recorded with Mortcloth Dues until 1727. There are no entries for 1727–1783, after which marriages and burials are recorded. The record ends at March 1794, except one entry for 1823. Deaths: Morthcloth Dues are recorded with proclamations until 1727. There are no entries for 1727–1783, after which marriages and burials are recorded. The record ends 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
Minutes 1690–1702, 1748–1800, 1809–1891 Baptismal Register 1855–1906 Marriage Registers 1845–1952 Accounts 1801–1903 Note: Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH2/743.

First Abernethy Associate later United Presbyterian Church
History— This congregation originated in the secession of the minister of the parish of Abernethy from the Established Church in 1733. The great majority of his congregation also seceded. Seceders in the parishes of Forgandenny, Rhynd, Dron, Newburgh, Abdie, Collessie, Auchtermuchty, and Strathmigio, also became members of this congregation. The minister, and the majority of his congregation, adhered to the General Associate Anti-burgher Synod at The Breach in 1747. Six congregations have been formed, in whole or in part, out of the first Associate congregation of Abernethy. Source: Annals and Statistics of the United Presbyterian Church, by Rev. William MacKelvie, D.D., pub. 1873. Film #477618. More details are given in the source.

Records— Minutes 1744–1905 Baptisms 1744–1949 Accounts 1823–1859 Register of Small Accounts 1761–1766, 1780–1910 Signatures to Covenant 1744–1811 Managers' and Congregational Minutes 1826–1924 Note: Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH3/687.

Second Abernethy Church, extinct by 1873
History— In 1769, Mr Alexander Perie, the associate minister of the First Church, was accused of teaching false doctrine and was ejected from the General Associate Anti-burgher Synod. He began a ministry at Blairlogie. In 1778, after petitioning the Relief Synod to be received into connection with it, and having been refused, he withdrew from Blairlogie. He removed to Newburgh, near Abernethy, and formed a congregation there, upon Independent principles. Most of his former adherents had returned to the Secession Church during his absence. The few who held out joined his congregation at Newburgh until it became extinct. Source: Annals and Statistics of the United Presbyterian Church, by Rev. William MacKelvie, D.D., pub. 1873. Film #477618. More details are given in the source.

Records— Extent of pre-1855 records is unknown.

Abernethy Free Church
History— Those adhering to the Free Church in Abernethy met the Sabbath after the Disruption, in Drumhead barn for worship. The congregation was at once organized and a church was built. Membership: 1848, 152; 1900, 184. 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 1845–1951 Deacons’ Court Minutes 1843–1854 Accounts 1843–1858 Communion Rolls 1846–1857 Other post-1855 records Note: Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH3/686.

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