Dalziel, Lanarkshire, Scotland Genealogy

Dalziel (#639)

Condition of Original Registers—
Indexed: 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: Except for four entries in 1648 there is no record until June 1654. There are no entries December 1655–April 1658, except for three October 1662–June 1670. The lower portion of two pages at 1677 and 1681–1682 are cut off. There are no entries July 1677–January 1681 and May 1682–August 1697. Between December 1722 and January 1723 are five pages containing entries for 1732–1743. Mothers’ names are not recorded until February 1741. Marriages: The lower portion of the first leaf is cut off. There is only one entry December 1655–June 1659 and no entries October 1662–July 1670 after “Our Minister’s return”. There are five entries at 1680 and two 1693–1694 and November 1676–October 1697. Between November 1722–January 1723, there are four pages of proclamations 1734–1742. There are no entries May 1732–June 1734. The fact of marriage is seldom recorded 1786–1809. Deaths: Between November 1722 And January 1723 are entries applicable to 1734–1744 on three pages. The record ends February 1749. Record of Mortcloth Dues, 1701–1711. Source: Key to the Parochial Registers of Scotland, by V. Ben Bloxham, pub. 1970. British Book 941 K23b.

Established Church—Kirk Session Records
Minutes 1723–1740, 1744, 1797–1953 Accounts 1723–1743 Statute Labor Book 1807–1828 Note: Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH2/462.

Dalziel Free Church
History— The minister of the parish “came out” at the Disruption. The new church and manse were built in Motherwell, then a quiet country village. Little progress was made. When he retired it was reduced to a preaching station. Sanction was restored in 1854 when, owing to the opening of new industries in the district, a remarkable increase in the population began. The church buildings were greatly improved and a suite of halls added. Membership: 1848, 89; 1900, 726. Source: Annals of the Free Church of Scotland, 1843–1900, ed. Rev. William Ewing, D.D., 2 vols. pub. 1914. FHL Film #918572. More details may be given in the source including a list of ministers.

Records—  The extent of records is unknown.

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