Portmoak, Kinross-shire, Scotland Genealogy

Parish #464                      [Return to parish list.]

= History =

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= Census Records =

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= Church Records =

Condition of Original Registers—
Index: For an index to these records, see the Scottish Church Records Index on computer at the Family History Library and family history centers. The records may be indexed in the International Genealogical Index. Births: Births and marriage contracts were recorded on alternate pages until 1730. The record is blank June 1705–May1713. Mother's names were not recorded until 1756. Marriages: The record is blank May 1706–April 1713, excluding four entries for May 1725, May 1724–October 1726. Entries April 1736–August 1739 are twice recorded. From 1750–1775, the record is chiefly entries of marriage pledges. The record is blank November 1775–November 1779, after which is found a register of contracts. It is also blank, except two entries for April 1784–November 1789. Deaths: Mortcloth dues are intermixed with contracts of marriage.

Source: Key to the Parochial Registers of Scotland, by V. Ben Bloxham, pub. 1970. British Book 941 K23b.

Note: The New Statistical Account of Scotland for Portmoak (#1839) states: “The Parochial register commences in 1703. The records previous to that time are said to have been accidentally burnt. In so far as the affairs of the poor and the record of proclamations are concerned, they have been regularly kept; but the register of baptisms is incorrect, as Dissenters have been remiss in getting the names of their children entered, and until lately there was no register of funerals.”

Established Church—Kirk Session Records
Minutes 1703–1776, 1778–1797 Discipline 1778–1823 - with cash accounts Cash Books 1778–1806 Note: Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH2/304.

Balgedie United Presbyterian Church, later United Free
History— When the parish minister was transferred in 1731, there was great disagreement as to who should be the new minister. When the call was settled upon a particular minister, those in objection to him withdrew from his ministry and acceded to the Associate Presbytery. They attended services elsewhere, mainly Milnathort in Orwell parish. For the next several years, the history of the Seceders in Portmoak was closely tied to those in Milnathort (see that history). When the majority of that congregation seceded and formed part of the Original Associate Synod, the minority remained in the Associate Burgher Synod, including two elders and 73 members from Portmoak, who sought supply of sermon in their own area. A congregation was formed in 1800. When the union of the two great branches of the Secession occurred in 1820, this congregation was enlarged by some who had previously traveled to services in other parishes. Membership: 1839, 127 families. Source: Annals and Statistics of the United Presbyterian Church, by Rev. William MacKelvie, D.D., pub. 1873. FHL Film #477618. More details may be given in the source including a list of ministers.

Records—                                  FHL Film Number  Minutes 1811–1836                      1482996 items 3–4 Baptismal Register 1829–1936      1482996 items 3–4

Portmoak and Flockhouse Free Church
History— The minister of the parish, and a considerable portion of his congregation, came out in 1843. Church and manse were erected at Portmoak. Services at Flockhouse were conducted in the school. Many of the congregation in the early days, were employed in weaving. Membership: 1843, 230; 1900, 116. 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— Minutes 1843–1894 Note: Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH3/843.

= Probate Records =

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