Houston & Killellan, Renfrewshire, Scotland Genealogy

Houston &amp; Killellan (#565)

History
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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: Houston: There are four irregular entries, 1783–1791 inserted after December 1795; 22 entries 1793–1811, after 1808, and similar entries in 1814, 1815, and 1819. Mothers’ names are not recorded until July 1753. Marriages: There are no entries for 1742. After 1805, the record becomes almost exclusively one of proclamations, although it is titled “Marriages”. Deaths: This record includes burials for both parishes; it gives good details of relationships, ages, cause of death, etc. Births: Killellan: Records are blank December 1733–July 1743 and excluding two entries 1745–1748, November 1743–December 1749. Record terminates March 1772. Mothers’ names not recorded until May 1750. Marriages: Excluding three entries 1731–1732, and three for 1743, there is no record until November 1749. Records terminate October 1771. Source: Key to the Parochial Registers of Scotland, by V. Ben Bloxham, pub. 1970. British Book 941 K23b.

Established Church—Kirk Session Records
Minutes 1797–1816 Accounts 1787–1841 Accounts of Fines 1823–1847 Communion Roll 1849–1866 Note: Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH2/975.

Houston Free Church
History— This congregation was formed at the disruption of those who had left the Established Church. A church was built and opened in 1844. Membership: 1848, 300; 1900, 159 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 including a list of ministers.

Bridge Of Weir Free Church
History— The secession congregation at Burntshields sold their church there in 1826, and moved into Bridge of Weir, where a new church and manse were built. In 1839 they joined the Church of Scotland, and in 1843 they adhered to the Free Church. Their building became the property of the Established Church. It was sold to meet a bond on it. It was bought and presented to the Free Church. In 1876 the cotton mills were closed, and the population declined; but later the place revived as a residential resort. The congregation profited by the religious awakening in 1874. Membership: 1848, 142; 1900, 210 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 including a list of ministers.

Records— Minutes 1843–1873 Accounts 1843–1884 Communion Roll 1845–1869 Note: Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH3/458.

Houston Roman Catholic Church
History— St. Fillan’s church was consecrated in 1841. Ordinances registered in Paisley 1841–1847. See also those records.

Records— Baptisms 1845–1860 Marriages 1848–1860 Note: Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record RH21/7.

Bridge Of Weir Branch, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
Records—                                                      FHL Film Number  Record of members     1847–1849     0104149 item 14

Probate Records
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