Cambuslang, Lanarkshire, Scotland Genealogy

Cambuslang (#627)

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: There are no birth entries April 1711–April 1720. Entries for April 1731–July 1750 are recorded twice. Except for September 1663–June 1688, Mothers’ names are not inserted in the entries until November 1799. Marriages: There are no entries August 1681–June 1721, November 1723–December 1725. There is a separate record of proclamation fees December 1725–January 1746 and the entries of marriage February 1746–June 1750 are recorded twice. Deaths: There is a duplicate of January 1750–August 1748. Source: Key to the Parochial Registers of Scotland, by V. Ben Bloxham, pub. 1970. British Book 941 K23b.

Established Church—Kirk Session Records
Minutes 1658–1697, 1720–1722, 1749–1788, 1810–1968 Collections &amp; Disbursements 1731–1810 Cash Book 1779–1901 Note: Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH2/415.

Cambuslang Free Church
History— Services were begun here in 1846. The church was erected in 1856 and in that year the charge was sanctioned. The manse was built in 1870. The church was enlarged in 1878 and reconstructed in 1898. Mining and weaving were at first the main industries. Westward the town became a residential resort. To the east were the works of the Steel Company of Scotland with workmen’s dwellings. Membership: 1859, 120; 1900, 497. 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— There are no pre–1855 records.

Cambuslang United Presbyterian Church
History— This congregation was started as a preaching station in 1835 by members of the East Campbell Street church in Glasgow. A church was built in 1839. The congregation disbanded in 1849 and the church was sold. 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—  The extent of records is unknown.

Cambuslang Congregational Church
History— This is the oldest Congregational church in Lanarkshire outside of Glasgow district. It was formed in 1803, but the congregation had actually begun in 1799. A chapel was built in 1801. The congregation joined the Evangelical Union in 1844. They built a new chapel in Main Street in 1875. This church ceased in 1961. Source: A History of Scottish Congregationalism, by Harry Escott, pub. 1960. FHL Book 941 K2es This book includes a list of ministers.

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

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter–Day Saints
Records—                                                           FHL Film Number  Record of Members     1847–1906          0104150 item 2

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