St. Boswells, Roxburghshire, Scotland Genealogy

Boswells (#804)

This parish was formerly Lessudden

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: Records are irregular about 1784–1785. Mothers' names are not recorded until 1783. Marriages: There are no marriage entries December 1782–January 1787, August 1789–July 1791, from which date until 1825 there are only transcribed entries of proclamation fees, and no entries 1825–1830. Deaths: Burials until January 1795 then Mortcloth Dues are recorded, 1796–1854. There are also burials October 1819–August 1820. Source: Key to the Parochial Registers of Scotland, by V. Ben Bloxham, pub. 1970. British Book 941 K23b.

Established Church—Kirk Session Records
Minutes 1691–1694 - few leaves, 1719–1753, 1837, 1849, 1857, 1870–1900 Accounts 1719–1760 Scroll Minutes 1717–1736, 1738–1778, 1744–1787 and some fragments List of Communicants 1836–1851 Accounts and Receipts, 19th and 20th Century Miscellaneous Papers 1786–1947 Papers Relating to Claims for Enrollment in Freeholders' Rolls 1832–1839 Note: Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH2/318.

St. Boswells Free Church
History— This congregation was formed at the Disruption. For some months public worship was held in a barn on the Green. The church was built and opened July 1844. Flooring was added later. The farmers carted the stones; Miss Binnie, Dryburgh, presented the bell, and W. Smith of Riddleton Hill the organ, in memory of his wife. The feu was purchased with a legacy left by Miss Kay in 1881. The manse was built in 1854, and the vestry in 1862. Membership: 1848, 150; 1900, 192. 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— Minutes 1843–1940 Note: Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH3/823.

Newtown St. Boswells Associate Session Church
History— This church originated in three members of the First Congregation, Selkirk, residing in Newtown and elsewhere, who were desirous of having a place of worship in their own connection more conveniently situated for them. They applied for and obtained supply of sermon from the Associate Burgher Presbytery of Kelso in 1771. A church was built in 1772 and a new one was built in 1868. 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 1844–1949 Note: Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH3/835.

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