Dundee, Angus, Scotland Genealogy

This is sorted by County then parish. It gives the history, records including Kirk Session records for each parish, sources and much more. Note

=== County:  Angus, Forfar ===

Parish:  Dundee (#282)
St Mary's Church was founded in 1198. The building was wrecked by the English army in 1547 but was gradually restored. It became the parish church of Dundee in 1560. by 1788 the original building was divided into five churches, all serving the parish of Dundee. In 1822 St. David's Church was added. In 1841 the East, North, and South churches in the central building were destroyed by fire, leaving only St. Clement's known as the Steeple Church. By 1847 two of the churches, St. Mary's and St. Paul's had been restored to their places and an additional building was purchased for the third displaced church, St. John's or the Cross Church. St. Paul's and St. David's were later united. The four remaining churches had a joint Kirk Session.

St. Andrew's Church was opened in 1774; a Gaelic chapel was opened in Long Wynd in 1791 and also in 1791 the Chapelshade Church was opened. Between 1800 and 1842 nine more churches were started:  St. David's, St. Peter's*, Hilltown*, St. Paul's*, Dunhope*, Wallacetown*, Lochee, St. Aidan's Broughty Ferry, and Willison*, making a total of seventeen churches. Those marked with an Asterick all seceded and joined the Free Church at the Disruption in 1843. Seven other chruches lost large sections of their membership to the Free Church.

Established Church—Old Parochial Registers
Records---          Years Covered                        FHL Film Number Births:                 1645–1681                                 0993421 1682–1752                                  0993422                           1752–1784                                  0993423                           1785–1802                                  0993424                           1803–1819                                  0993425                           1820–1835                                  0993402                           1836–1854                                  0993403                           1850–1854 - neglected               0993408 Marriages:          1645–1676, 1682–1783             0993400 1783–1819                                  0993401                           1820–1854                                  0993404 Deaths:               1772–1835                                 0993405 1835–1843                                  0993406                           1843–1855                                  0993407                           1837–1856 - St. Peter’s Church   0993408 1847–1855 - Western Cemetery  0993408 Internments:      1832–1855                                   1068056–085 1068098–106                                                                                1068148–156

Condition of Original Registers— Indexed:  For an index to these records, see the Scottish Church Records Index on computer at the Family History Library under “Databases on the Network.” Births: The record for the years 1652–1656, both inclusive, is kept on one side of the page only, the other side being blank. No entries November 1681–September 1682. After the latter date the record is of a tabular form. Mothers' names are not recorded until November 1651. Marriages:  Marriages are on a separate register of proclamations and of marriages April 1645–December 1651. The record 1652–1656 inclusive, is written on one side of the page only, it is blank, except for two entries 1681–1682, April 1676–September 1682. The record from the latter date is of a tabular form. Early pages are partially destroyed. Deaths: There are no records in the custody of the Registrar General. The following registers of deaths however, are in the possession of the Registrar of St. Mary's District, Dundee, in terms of 17 and 18 Vict. cap 80, section 20–25, volumes from January 1772 to January 1855, Howff or Old Burial Ground, and New or Constitution Road Cemetery; 1 volume from February 1847 to January 1855 Western Cemetery; 1 volume from February 1837 to March 1856 St. Peter's Source:  Key to the Parochial Registers of Scotland, by V. Ben Bloxham, pub. 1970.  British Book 941 K23b.

=== Established Church—Kirk Session Records ===

=== Dundee Kirk ===

Records— Minutes 1682–1934 Treasurers Accounts 1640–1757, 1832–1835, 1840–1844, 1852–1949 Accounts of Emoluments of Session Clerk’s Office 1770–1856 Poor Widow’s Fund Cash Book 1745–1951 Anderson Mortification Accounts 1831–1940 Counter-Foils of Proclamations of Banns 1823–1831 Note:  Available at the Dundee City Archive and Record Centre, Dundee, Scotland, record CH2/1218; also on microfilm at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh.

=== Chapelshade Church, Chapel of Ease ===

Records—                                             FHL Film Number Manager’s Minutes 1790–1863            1482983 items 1-4 Constitution and Minutes of the Visiting Association 1852–1854            1482983 items 1-4

St. David's Kirk
Records— Minutes 1834–1849, 1876–1911 Note:  Available at the Dundee City Archive and Record Centre, Dundee, Scotland. Also on microfilm at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh; record CH2/926.

=== Wallacetown Kirk ===

Records— Accounts 1839–1861 Note:  Available at the Dundee City Archive and Record Centre, record CH2/958.

Lochee Kirk
Records— Various Minutes 1829–1905 Note:  Available at the Dundee City Archive and Record Centre, record CH2/1268.

St. Andrew's Kirk
Records—                                                             FHL Book Number Baptismal Records November 1871–March 1887    Q941.31/D1 K2a Other: Committee Minutes 1771–1776, 1797–1915 Burials 1795–1808 Cash Book 1772–1908 Legal Papers 1715–1873 Note:  Available at the Dundee City Archive and Record Centre, Dundee, Scotland, record CH2/1272.

===                                Nonconformist Church Records ===

General Statement: The New Statistical Account of Scotland, dated December 1833 FHL book 941 B4sa, ser. 2, vol. 11 pt. 1, states that there were at that time three United Secession churches, one Associate Original Burgher church, one Associate Original Seceder church, one Relief chapel, one Congregational church, a meeting of Scotch Independents, a Methodist chapel, a Scotch Baptist meeting, two other Baptist parties, a large congregation of Glasites, two Epicopalian chapels, and a Roman Catholic chapel. The Free Presbyterian congregations would have been founded after the Disruption in 1843.

===                                         Seceding Churches ===

=== School Wynd United Presbyterian Church ===

History— The Rev. John Willison of Dundee, author of popular theological works cooperated with the Four Brethren in testifying against the abuses of the Established Church, and led his congregation to expect that he would secede with them. But instead took part against them. Several people withdrew from his ministry and acceded to the Associate Presbytery. They formed themselves into praying societies. They joined with Seceders in Forfarshire and the Mearns and received supply of sermon as the Presbytery was able to afford it. In 1745 the Presbytery divided the Association into separate congregations. At the Breach in 1747, the majority of this congregation adhered to the Associate Burgher Synod. See also Bell Street. The place of worship was rebuilt in 1825. Source:  Annals and Statistics of the United Presbyterian Church, by Rev. William MacKelvie, D.D., pub. 1873.  Film #477618. More details may be given in the source. Records— FHL Film Number Christenings     1750–1803                                     0304670 item 12 1810–1846                                     1482983 items 5–12 Marriages          1750–1803                                     0304670 item 12 1810–1846                                     1482983 items 5–12 Session Minutes 1810–1846                                    1482983 items 5–12 Manager’s Minutes 1816–1847                                1482983 items 5–12 Manager’s Minutes 1847–1873                                1482984 items 1–9 Collection’s 1753–1767, 1786–1801, 1827–1869    1482984 items 1–9

=== Bell Street United Presbyterian Church ===

History— This congregation originated in the Breach of 1747. They were organized in 1751, and worshiped in a hall in the town until 1764, when they erected a church. In 1840 they built their present place of worship. Source:  Annals and Statistics of the United Presbyterian Church, by Rev. William MacKelvie, D.D., pub. 1873.  Film #477618. More details may be given in the source. Records—

The extent of records is unknown.

=== Tay Square United Presbyterian Church ===

History— The Secession congregation in School Wynd, Dundee, having become vacant by the death of the incumbent in 1832, the members composing it proceeded to make choice of another pastor, and a call was brought out for Mr. Robert Wardrop, probationer. This call was opposed by a large portion of the congregation, the petition against it containing more signatures than the call itself, which circumstance prevented the Presbytery from sustaining the call. Those in opposition met for a short time in the Caledonian Hall, Castle Street, and after that in Thistle Hall, Union Street, from which they removed, in 1834, to a commodious place of worship they had built for themselves in Tay Square. Source:  Annals and Statistics of the United Presbyterian Church, by Rev. William MacKelvie, D.D., pub. 1873.  Film #477618. More details may be given in the source. Records— FHL Film Number Session Minutes 1832–1877            1482984 items 10–11 Manager’s Minutes 1832–1834        1482984 items 20–11 Manager’s Minutes 1834–1849        1482985 Baptisms 1831–1848                       1482985 another filming                                 0889474 item 3

=== Dudhope Crescent Road United Presbyterian Church, formerly Relief Presbyterian ===

History— This congregation originated in 1787. A number of persons belonging to the Relief Church having settled in Dundee, petitioned the Relief Presbytery of Perth to be formed into a congregation. The petition was granted, and a church was erected in Chapelshade in 1788. Source:  Annals and Statistics of the United Presbyterian Church, by Rev. William MacKelvie, D.D., pub. 1873.  Film #477618. More details may be given in the source.

Records— The extent of records is unknown.

=== James United Presbyterian Church formerly Relief ===

History— On 5 February 1837, the Second Relief Congregation was opened under Dysart Relief Church Presbytery. The congregation had begun as an offshoot of the Dudhope Crescent Road Church. The first minister was inaugurated in 1838. The members met in various temporarily quarters until they leased the Old English Chapel in Nethergate from June 1840. This building was offered for sale in 1844 so the congregation decided to erect their own place of worship. The new church at the corner of Bell Street and Euclid Crescent was opened on 27 April 1845 and became known as James' church. In 1904 it was sold and a new church built on Arklay Street was opened on 13 June 1906. James' United Presbyterian Church became James' United Free in 1900, Clepington United Free in 1906, St James' in 1929 and was dissolved on 30 September 1988 after failure to agree on a union with Clepington church. Source:  Annals and Statistics of the United Presbyterian Church, by Rev. William MacKelvie, D.D., pub. 1873.  Film #477618. More details may be given in the source.

Records— Minutes 1838–1988 Other post–1855 records Note: Available at the Dundee City Archive and Record Centre, Dundee, Scotland, record CH3/1384.

=== Wishart Church United Presbyterian Church ===

History— This congregation originated in a desire to have a Secession place of worship in the eastern part of the town. The persons thus acting met for the first time as a congregation in the Old Roman Catholic chapel, Meadowside, on the 18th of February 1737, but removed to the Caledonian Hall, Castle Street. In 1841, a place of worship was built near the Old Portgate. Source:  Annals and Statistics of the United Presbyterian Church, by Rev. William MacKelvie, D.D., pub. 1873.  Film #477618. More details may be given in the source.

Records— Various Minutes 1837–1922 Note:  Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH3/906.

=== Lochee United Presbyterian Church ===

History— The people who attended occasional ministrations of a preacher in Lochee applied for supply of sermon in 1824. The congregation was organized in 1826 and they built a place of worship. The church was remodeled in 1856. New church opened in 1871. Source:  Annals and Statistics of the United Presbyterian Church, by Rev. William MacKelvie, D.D., pub. 1873.  Film #477618. More details may be given in the source.

Records—                                    FHL Film Number Baptismal Register 1828–1867    889477 item 4

West Port Relief Church
See Congregational church histories following.

=== Albert Square Free Church ===

History— The congregation came out in 1843. They built a church in Tay Square. They found themselves in difficulties because of the great cost of the new building. The Town Council bought the building and worship was resumed in the Long Wynd Church, the charge being reduced to a station. In 1854 sanction was restored. A new church was built and opened in 1869. Membership: 1848, 90; 1900, 402. Source:  Annals of the Free Church of Scotland, 1843–1900, ed. Rev. William Ewing, D.D., 2 vols. pub. 1914.  Film #918572. More details may be given in the source.

Records— Various Minutes 1844–1890 Note:  Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH3/322.

=== Baxter Park, Wallacetown Free Church ===

History— The minister and congregation of Wallacetown Church Extension church "came out" at the Disruption. With the consent of the trustees they occupied the church until 1853, when the trustees sold it to another congregation. They built a church in 1857. A new church was built in 1894. Membership: 1848, 405; 1900, 313. Source: Annals of The Free Church of Scotland, 1843–1900, ed. Rev. William Ewing, D.D., 2 vols. pub. 1914.  Film #918572. More details may be given in the source.

Records— The extent of records is unknown.

=== Bonnethill Free Church ===

History— This congregation originated in mission work conducted by Hilltown Church in a hall erected at the top of Bonnethill. A church was erected. The charge was sanctioned in 1872. Membership: 1873–218, 1900, 716.  Source:  Annals of the Free Church of Scotland, 1843–1900, ed. Rev. William Ewing, D.D., 2 vols. pub. 1914.  Film #918572. More details may be given in the source.

Records— The extent of records is unknown.

=== Chalmers Free Church ===

History— This congregation was formed as the fruit of mission work. After eighteen months' preliminary work, a church was built and opened in November 1852. The charge was sanctioned in 1854. In that year a school was erected; it was subsequently used as church halls. The site of the school was eventually purchased in 1866 a gallery was put into the church and a manse was provided. The district gradually deteriorated. Membership: 1850, 150; 1900, 489. Source:  Annals of the Free Church of Scotland, 1843–1900, ed. Rev. William Ewing, D.D., 2 vols. pub. 1914.  Film #918572. More details may be given in the source.

Records— Various Minutes 1853–1917 Communion Rolls 1854–1868 Note:  Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH3/791

=== Chapelshade Free Church ===

History— The minister of Chapelshade Parish Church, and a large congregation came out in 1843. They worshipped at first in Lindsay Street Chapel. Their own church was opened in January 1848. The church underwent considerable alterations and a manse was provided in 1900. Membership: 1848, 589; 1900, 358. Source:  Annals of the Free Church of Scotland, 1843–1900, ed. Rev. William Ewing, D.D., 2 vols. pub. 1914.  Film #918572. More details may be given in the source.

Records— Various Minutes 1843–1898 Note:  Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH3/323.

=== Dudhope Free Church ===

History— The minister of this Church Extension charge adhered to the Free Church at the Disruption; but at the meeting of Presbytery in July 1843 he tendered his resignation, on the ground that the church was burdened with debt, the audience thin, and the congregation unable to face the difficulties and trials in prospect. Membership: 1848, 400; 1900, 506. Source:  Annals of the Free Church of Scotland, 1843–1900, ed. Rev. William Ewing, D.D., 2 vols. pub. 1914.  Film #918572. More details may be given in the source.

Records— Various Minutes 1843–1887 Note:  Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH3/571.

Gaelic Free Church
See Albert Square

=== Hilltown Free Church ===

History— Dr. John Baxter and almost all his people came out in 1843. As there was heavy debt on the church it was sold in 1850. It was purchased by the congregation. A manse was acquired subsequently. Membership: 1848, 700, 1900, 880. Source:  Annals of the Free Church of Scotland, 1843–1900, ed. Rev. William Ewing, D.D., 2 vols. pub. 1914.  Film #918572. More details may be given in the source.  Records— Various Minutes 1836–1970 Baptismal Register 1846–1893 Marriages 1851–1857 Church papers 1835–1890 Note:  Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH3/341

=== Lochee Free Church ===

History— The minister and congregation of the parish came out in 1843. Mr. Stewart felt the strain of speaking in such a large building and he left with a number of the congregation. The others retained the use of their church for two years and when deprived of it they met for worship in a factory loft until their own church was opened. A manse also was provided. Membership: 1848, 420; 1900, 532. Source:  Annals of the Free Church of Scotland, 1843–1900, ed. Rev. William Ewing, D.D. 2 vols. pub. 1914.  Film #918572. More details may be given in the source.

Records— Various Minutes 1843–1905 Note:  Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH3/378.

Mariners' Free Church
See St. Paul's

=== St. Andrews Free Church ===

History— The minister and many of his congregation came out in 1843. A church was built, and opened in February 1845. A schoolroom purchased in 1846 was subsequently used as a church hall. A site for a new church was acquired in 1875; but the site of the old church was never sold. The congregation founded Oglivie Church and was largely instrumental in the forming of Wellgate, St. Stephens, church. Membership: 1848, 900; 1900, 570. Source:  Annals of the Free Church of Scotland, 1843–1900, ed. Rev. William Ewing, D.D., 2 vols. pub. 1914.  Film #918572. More details may be given in the source.

Records—                                   FHL Film Number Baptismal Register 1845–1873    0889477 item 3 Other: Various Minutes 1843–1878 Note:  Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH3/324

=== St. David's Free Church ===

History— The minister of St. David's and a large proportion of his congregation came out in 1843. They worshiped in an old mill until their own church was ready for occupation in April 1844. Membership: 1848, 706; 1900, 351. Source:  Annals of the Free Church of Scotland, 1843–1900, ed. Rev. William Ewing, D.D., 2 vols. pub. 1914.  Film #918572. More details may be given in the source.

Records— Various Minutes 1843–1970 Note:  Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH3/580.

=== St. John's Free Church ===

History— The minister and congregation of St. John's, with few exceptions, came out in 1843. A machine loft was fitted up as a place of worship. A school in Park Wynd, afterwards mission premises, was conveyed to the congregation by former trustees, in 1844. In 1860 a manse at Whitcley's Nethergate was presented to the congregation. The church and manse were sold in 1881. Another manse was purchased on Windsor Street in 1883; and a new church was erected on Perth Road in 1884. Membership: 1848, 850; 1900, 891. Source:  Annals of the Free Church of Scotland, 1843–1900, ed. Rev. William Ewing, D.D., 2 vols. pub. 1914.  Film #918572. More details may be given in the source.

Records—                      FHL Film Number Baptisms 1854–1886    0889477 item 6

=== St. Paul's Free Church, Mariners ===

History— At the request of many elders, members and adherents of the Free Church in the parishes of St. Mary's, St. Paul's, St. Clement's and Greyfriars, the ministers of which did not come out at the Disruption, the Presbytery organized them as a congregation and a temporary place of worship was secured. It was arranged that the Central congregation should worship along with Mariners' congregation. An old Original Secession church was bought, and a minister settled. Difficulties arose over the constitution of the Mariners Church. By order of Assembly in 1850, the church was sold and the congregation was sanctioned as an ordinary charge, apart from the former constitution, under the name of St. Paul's. The Mariners church was rented until their church at the Nethergate was opened in 1852. Membership: 1855, 440; 1900, 517. Source:  Annals of the Free Church of Scotland, 1843–1900, ed. Rev. William Ewing, D.D., 2 vols. pub. 1914.  Film #918572. More details may be given in the source.

Records— Session Minutes 1838–1883, 1893–1917 Baptismal Register 1848–1913 Deacons Court Minutes 1843–1909 Note:  Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH3/333.

=== St. Peter's Free Church ===

History— This was the Church Extension charge of which Robert Murray M'Cheyne was minister. At the Disruption it was vacant through his death. The congregation came out and procedure in securing a successor to Mr. M'Cheyne had gone so far that he was ordained in June 1843. The church was purchased for the congregation. Membership: 1848, 750; 1900, 565.  Source:  Annals of the Free Church of Scotland, 1843–1900, ed. Rev. William Ewing, D.D., 2 vols. pub. 1914.  Film #918572. More details may be given in the source.

Records— Various Minutes 1835–1900 Note:  Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH3/338

Wallacetown Free Church
See Baxter Park

=== Willison Free Church ===

History— This congregation, formerly Original Secession, joined the Church of Scotland in 1839, and adhered to the Free Church in 1843. The church, which had been erected in 1814, was extended and renovated in 1868. Although a central city charge, the congregation maintained its prosperity. Membership: 1848, 537; 1900, 901. Source:  Annals of the Free Church of Scotland, 1843–1900, ed. Rev. William Ewing, D.D., 2 vols. pub. 1914.  Film #918572. More details may be given in the source.

Records— The extent of the records is unknown.

=== Dissenting Churches ===

=== Congregational and Evangelical Union Churches in Dundee ===

History— The West Port Relief Church was formed about 1793. From about 1798, most of the members adopted Congregational views, and from 1804, a Congregational church pastor conducted services there. In 1810, a Congregational church was formed from the union of the Anti–Burgher Church, the West Port Relief Church, and a newly formed congregation that broke from Robert Haldane when he joined the Baptist faith. In that same year the Sailor’s Hall church also united with the others, which met at West Port Chapel, until a new building was opened in 1833, which was then called Ward Chapel. See records below. A small chapel was located in Burial Wynd from 1803, but that congregation united with the Old Scots Independents in 1812. The Lindsay Street congregation was formed in 1840 by disenchanted Wesleyan Methodists. That congregation ceased in the 1920s. The Princes Street congregation was formed in 1839 by members of the Ward Chapel who lived in that area. The Trinity Church was also formed by members of the Ward chapel in 1848 and that congregation adhered to the Evangelical Union the following year. The Reform Street church was formed in 1848 and it joined the Evangelical Union the following year. It united with the Trinity Evangelical Union Church in 1876. The Panmure Street church was formed by members of the Ward Chapel in January 1853. This grew to be nearly the strongest and largest Congregational group in Dundee. The Panmure Street congregation united with the Trinity Evangelical Union to form Panmure Trinity in 1968. In turn, they united with the Ward Chapel in 1984 to form the Dundee Congregational church, which is the only Congregational church remaining in Dundee today. Sources: A History of Scottish Congregationalism, by Harry Escott 1960, FHL 941 K2es; and The Scottish Congregational Ministry, 1794–1993, by Rev. Dr. William D. McNaughton 1993, FHL 941 K2mwd. Sources include names of ministers.

Records— Ward Chapel Congregational Church: Minute Books, Committee of Management 1838–1917 Deacon’s Minute Books 1841–1872 Minute Book, Committee of Supply September 1848–June 1849 Ledger 1832–1865 Cash Books 1845–1889 Treasurer’s Account Book, West Port Chapel, 1826–1849 Minute Book, Committee of Management, West Port Chapel, April. 1832–October.1851 Communicants’ Roll Book, 1848–1938 Collections Cash Book, 1822–1860 Missionary Committee Minute Book, 1854–1857 West Port Library, Committee of Management Minute Book, 1822–1842 West Port Library Lists of Subscribers from 1830 Note: Available at the Dundee District Archives, 21 City Square, Dundee, DD1 3BY, Scotland.

The extent of records of other congregations is unknown. For more information write to: The United Reformed Church, Scottish Synod Office PO Box 189 240 Cathedral Street Glasgow G1 2BX Scotland

=== Baptist Churches in Dundee ===

History— The Baptist cause in Dundee was founded about 1769 by Robert Carmichael, but he died in 1774 and they were left without leadership. In 1787, a congregation was formed under the direction of W.M. Dickie of Edinburgh, who was called to Dundee to the office of elder. In 1800, Robert Haldane built the tabernacle for the Congregational Church, but in 1808 he adhered to the Baptist faith. Since he owned the building, it became a Baptist meeting hall. The South Seagate Church was formed about 1800 also. In 1810, a controversy arose in the South Seagate Church which led to a division and the formation of another church. This congregation met first in premises on Baltic Street from 1810 to 1835, then to Meadowside, which had a membership of 109 in 1844 and then to Rattray Street. This church was functioning well into this century, but has since ceased. Congregations that broke from the Meadowside church for various reasons include the Constitution Road, King’s Road Hall, and Salem Chapel churches, all of which are no longer functioning. The North Seagate Church was formed in 1834 as a split from the South Church, but is no longer functioning. Source: History of Baptists in Scotland, by Rev. Geo. Yuille pub. 1926, FHL 941 K2hi The Baptists in Scotland, by D.W. Bebbington pub. 1988, FHL 941 K2bs This book includes a list of ministers.  Records— The extent of records is unknown. For more information write to: The Baptist Union of Scotland 12 Aytoun Road Glasgow, G41 5RT Scotland

=== Dundee Methodist Society ===

History— This society was founded about 1765, and in 1773 they took over a disused Episcopal chapel as their place of worship. A new chapel was built on Ward Road in 1867. Source: Methodism in Scotland: the first hundred years, by Wesley F. Swift, pub. 1947; FHL book 941 K2sw.

Records— Baptisms 1785–1898 Note:  Search the records online! Go to the Friends of Dundee City Archives online database: http://www.fdca.org.uk/methodists.htm

=== Episcopalian Churches in Dundee ===

History— In 1661, the Rescissory Act deposed Presbyterianism in Scotland and re–established Episcopacy. A Bishop was consecrated at Brechin, an ancient Anglican see, and Episcopacy was strong in this part of Scotland. However, after the Presbyterian Revolution, and particularly after the 1715 and 1745 rebellions, adherents of the Episcopalian church were greatly persecuted and membership dwindled. From 1835 membership began to recover. There has been a congregation in Dundee since the late 17th century. Dundee is the seat of the Diocese of Brechin and the Cathedral is dedicated to St. Paul. In 1829, the congregation was joined by an English Episcopal congregation. As membership grew, St. Magdalene’s congregation was established. Other congregations in Dundee were founded on mission work in the mid–to–late 19th century. Only St. Mary Magdalene’s and St. Paul’s congregations pre-date 1855. Source: Sources for Scottish Genealogy and Family History, by D.J. Steel 1970, FHL Ref. 942 V26ste vol. 12, pp 196–201 and 244–8; also The Episcopal Church of Scotland, by John P. Lawson, pub. 1844, not available at the FHL.

Records— St. Paul’s christening registers for 1722–1726, published in the Scottish Historical Review; available on FHL Film 0918220.

More records are known to exist but particulars are not available. For more information write to the churches at: St. Paul’s Cathedral Rectory        St. Mary Magdalene’s Rectory 1 High Street                               Dudhope Crescent Road Dundee DD1 1TD, Scotland          Dundee DD1 5RR, Scotland Email: stpaulscathedraldundee.org

=== Catholic Churches in Dundee Area ===

History— A congregation was formed about 1782. Before 1787, when the first resident priest was placed, Dundee was served from Stobhall. Church in Dundee consecrated to St. Andrew in 1836. The congregation of St. Mary Our Lady of Victories was founded about 1851. A congregation was formed at Welburn and the church consecrated to St. Clement in 1847. A congregation was formed at Lochee in 1848 but the church was not consecrated until 1866. It was served from Welburn. Records—                                          FHL Film Number St. Andrew’s Baptisms 1795–1838    0564329 item 8 Marriages 1806–1827                        0564329 item 8 Deaths 1804–1827                            9564329 item 8 Other: Baptisms 1839–1872 Marriages 1828–1862

St. Mary Our Lady of Victories: Baptisms 1854–1867 Marriages 1854–1866

 Welburn, St. Clement: Baptisms 1847–1865 Marriages 1850–1864 Note:  Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record RH21/39. Confirmations of St. Andrew’s from 1819 are in the hands of the parish priest.

=== Williamson Memorial Unitarian Church of Dundee ===

History— Founded in 1785, the church in Dundee was the third Unitarian congregation formed in the English speaking world. The second congregation had been formed in Montrose in 1781. From 1793 to 1865 the Dundee congregation struggled on without an appointed minister. A church was erected in 1870. Source: Scottish Unitarian Churches, by Bruce Findlow, ed., 1963, FHL 941 K2uc

Records— The extent of records is unknown.

Dundee Branch, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter–Day Saints
FHL Film Number Record of Members, 1842–1881    0104150 items 10–11