Carluke, Lanarkshire, Scotland Genealogy

Carluke (#629)

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 only four entries prior to September 1694. Mothers’ names are not recorded until December 1739. Marriages: There are marriage proclamations 1694–May 1738. There is also a register of consignation money or of proclamation fees from 1696–1774, mixed with entries of Mortcloth Dues. There are few entries February 1774–October 1783, after which date there are entries of proclamation. There are no marriage entries February 1809–1838. Deaths: Mortcloth Dues 1697–1783 and burials 1783–1809 intermixed with proclamation fees, etc. There is a separate record of deaths January 1728–March 1738 and of burials January 1750–September 1778. The record is blank March 1809–1838. Source: Key to the Parochial Registers of Scotland, by V. Ben Bloxham, pub. 1970. British Book 941 K23b.

Established Church—Kirk Session Records
Minutes 1645–1662, 1694–1898 Proclamations 1854–1873 Note: Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH2/56.

Carluke Free Church
History— This congregation was formed by seven members who “came out” at the Disruption. Regular services were provided from July 1843. The charge was sanctioned in May 1844. The church was erected in 1844 and a manse some years later. A new church was built in 1864 and a new manse in 1893. The population of the district increased but new congregations formed at Crossford and Law affected the growth of membership. Membership: 1848, 240– 1900, 491. 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.

Carluke, Kirkton Relief, later United Presbyterian Church
History— Due to a concern for the rigid political beliefs of the parish minister of Carluke in the early 1830s, certain members of the Established Church congregation withdrew and applied to the Relief Presbytery of Hamilton to be taken under their inspection as a forming congregation, which was granted. The congregation was organized in April1833. The church was built that year. In 1839, the membership was 874. In 1847 this congregation joined the United Presbyterian Church. 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  Baptisms           1832–1869      0889484 item 1 Proclamations    1834–1836      0889484 item 1 Deaths              1835–1837       0889484 item 1 Roll of Members 1834–1839 Note: Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH3/459.

Carluke Congregational Church
History— This church was formed in October 1846 as a result of revival services held in the district. The church joined the Evangelical Union in 1858. The congregation first met in the Commercial Hall in Kirkton Street. The first church opened at the Wee Moss in August 1851. A new church was built in High Street, Carnwath Road in 1882. 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

Carluke Roman Catholic Church
History— The church, dedicated to St. Athanasius, was built in 1858–1859, but the records date from 1849 because the first resident priest brought them with him from the church in Lanark. They also contain entries from Carnwath and Auchingray. Source: Catholic Missions and Registers, 1700–1880, Vol. 6: Scotland, by Michael Gandy, pub. 1993.

Records— Baptisms 1849–1923 Marriages 1849–1923 Note: Copies are available at the National Archives of Scotland, record RH21/2. The original records are in the hands of the parish priest.

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