Alyth, Perthshire, Scotland Genealogy

Parish #328

History
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Condition of Original Registers—
Indexed: For an index to these records, see the Scottish Church Records Index available on computers at the Family History Library and family history centers. The records may be indexed in the International Genealogical Index. Births: Births intermixed with marriages prior to April 1633 and again December 1643–July 1754. There are only four entries for March 1695–October 1697 and none December 1707–June 1712. Mothers' names not recorded until 1720 and omitted, except 1747–1748 January 1742–October 1786. Scroll record of births 1792–1796 after deaths for September 1820. Marriages: Marriages intermixed with births prior to April 1633 and again December 1643–July 1754. No entries Marchch 1633–January 1637, from which date to January 1665 there is a record of proclamations in a separate volume. No entries July 1754–February 1786. Scroll record 1792–1796 after deaths for September 1820. Deaths: Burials until November 1643. No entries 1626–1631 inclusive. After November 1643, except 14 entries of burials for 1651, there are no entries until 1688, from which date until January 1737 Mortcloth Dues are recorded. No entries January 1737–January 1786, when a record Key to the Parochial Registers of Scotland of burials is resumed. No entries December 1788–December 1801. Source: Key to the Parochial Registers of Scotland, by V. Ben Bloxham, pub. 1970. British Book 941 K23b.

Established Church—Kirk Session Records
Minutes 1669–1688, 1698–1699, 1737–1792, 1840–1967 Bill of Mortality 1747–1754 Baptisms 1783–1784 Marriages 1783–1784 Proclamation Registers 1855–1891 Cash Book 1809–1827, 1848–1895 Accounts with a few Minutes 1804–1826 Note: Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH2/912.

Alyth Associate Later United Presbyterian Church
History— The United Presbyterian congregation of this place was formed in 1781 by members of the congregation of Rattray resident in and about Alyth, because of the distance from their place of worship. Church built in 1781. New church opened in 1869. Source: Annals and Statistics of the United Presbyterian Church, by Rev. William MacKelvie, D.D., pub. 1873. Film #477618. More details are given in the source.

Records— FHL Film Number Baptisms 1781–1798 0304670 item 2 Baptisms 1781–1860, 1866–1926 1482995 items 2–6 Marriages 1833–1863 1482995 items 2–6 Minutes 1782–1833 1482995 items 2–6 Other: Managers’ Minutes 1784–1820, 1827–1927 Managers’ Accounts 1781–1820, 1827–1891 Note: Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH3/15.

Alyth Free Church
History— This congregation was formed at the Disruption, Glenisla as well as Alyth being put in charge of the session. The church was erected, and manse, school, and teacher's house were also provided. The congregation at Glenisla was not formed until 1849. The population tended to decrease. The burning of part of the local factory deprived some three hundred of occupation, causing them to leave the district. Membership: 1848, 365; 1900, 249. Source: Annals of the Free Church of Scotland, 1843–1900, ed. Rev. William Ewing, D.D. 2 vols, pub. 1914. Film #918572. More details are given in the source.

Records— Minutes 1843–1927 Deacons’ Court Minutes 1845–1911 Deacons’ Accounts 1844–1882 Communion Rolls 1846–1822 Note: Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH3/808.

Alyth Episcopal Church
History— There was an Episcopal chapel in Alyth by 1843, with seating for 92. It was estimated at that time that membership was 50, which included the families of the two chief resident heritors, land owners, in the parish. The minister came from Coupar Angus once every fortnight to preach. Source: The New Statistical Account of Scotland, for Perth, FHL book 941 B4sa, series 2, vol. 10

Records— Extent of pre-1855 records is unknown. For information write to the minister at: Carnach Back Road Bridge of Cally Blairgowrie PH10 7JL Scotland

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