Coupar-Angus, Angus, Scotland Genealogy

Parish #279

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: The first seven pages of births are imperfect. They are blank September 1698–November 1699 and only two entries November 1737–April 1741. Mothers' names are often omitted prior to 1690 and very seldom recorded 1698–April 1748. Marriages: There are no entries September 1698–January 1700. The records are blank July 1737–April 1742 and there are no entries September 1746–January 1748 or March 1771–March 1774. Deaths: Deaths were recorded until March 1782, after which burials were recorded April 1782–November 1793. Source: Key to the Parochial Registers of Scotland, by V. Ben Bloxham, pub. 1970. British Book 941 K23b.

Established Church—Kirk Session Records
Minutes 1682–1845, 1849–1874 Poor’s Accounts 1748–1771 Record of Burials January 1849 Note: Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH2/395

First Secession United Presbyterian Church
History— Several persons resident in the parishes of Bendochy, Coupar–Angus and Kettins acceded to the Associate Presbytery in May 1740. In August of the same year several parishioners were received into connection with the Presbytery. These persons were joined in an Association and had occasional supply of sermon afforded them. The Presbytery, in consequence of the numerous demands made upon them, found it difficult to continue even this occasional supply of sermon and in 1743 joined the Seceders. The Breach, 1747 divided the congregation of Dundee. The great proportion of the Seceders adhered to the General Associate Anti-burgher. Their first church was built in 1750 and a second in 1790. A new church was opened in May 1865. Source: Annals and Statistics of the United Presbyterian Church, by Rev. William MacKelvie, D.D., pub. 1873. Film #477618. More details may be given in the source.

Records— The extent of records is unknown.

Relief Church United Presbyterian Church
History— Coupar–Angus, resolved to make religious covenanting and public vowing to God a term of church communion, a minority opposed to such a proposal, withdrew from the congregation, and obtained supply of sermon from the Synod of Relief, 1787. A Church was built in 1789. See also The History of the Evangelical Union Church below. Source: Annals and Statistics of the United Presbyterian Church, by Rev. William MacKelvie, D.D., pub. 1873. Film #477618. More details may be given in the source.

Records— Session Minutes 1813–1918 Manager’s Minutes 1828–1918 Note: Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH3/66

Second Secession Church, extinct
History— A dispute having arisen in the Relief congregation, the party aggrieved by it withdrew, and obtained supply of sermon from the associate Burgher Presbytery of Perth, 1809. A church was built 1812. Source: Annals and Statistics of the United Presbyterian Church, by Rev. William MacKelvie, D.D., pub. 1873. Film #477618. More details may be given in the source.

Records— The extent of records is unknown.

Coupar, Angus Free Church
History— This congregation was formed immediately after the Disruption. The church was opened December 1843. The manse was built in 1845. A school was also provided. Halls were erected in 1880, towards the cost of which were applied the proceeds of the sale of the Free Church school. There was a gradual decline of the population. Membership: 1848, 400; 1900, 260. 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.

Records— Session Minutes 1843–1948 Other post–1855 records Note: Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH3/1510.

Coupar, Angus Evangelical Union Church
History— The members of the Relief Church, which had existed since 1789, switched to the Evangelical Union Church in 1848 when it was felt that they did not want to amalgamate with the Secession Church to form a United Presbyterian congregation. The Evangelical Union Congregation ceased in 1954. Sources: A History of Scottish Congregationalism, by Harry Escott 1960, FHL 941 K2es; and The Scottish Congregation Ministry, 1794–1993, by Rev. Dr. William D. McNaughton 1993, FHL 941 K2mwd. Sources include names of ministers.

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

Coupar, Angus Episcopalian Church
History— In 1661, the Rescissory Act deposed Presbyterianism in Scotland and re–established Episcopacy. A Bishop was consecrated at St. Andrew’s, which was an ancient see, and Episcopacy was strong in this part of Scotland. However, after the Presbyterian Revolution, and particularly after the 1715 and 1745 rebellions, adherents of the Episcopalian church were greatly persecuted and membership dwindled. From the early19th century, membership began to recover. The church in Coupar–Angus has existed since at least 1811. Sources: Sources for Scottish Genealogy and Family History, by D.J. Steel 1970, FHL Ref. 942 V26ste vol. 12, pp 196–201 and 244–8; also The Scottish Episcopal Church Year Book and Directory for 1965–66, FHL 941 E4e.

Records— It is not known whether pre-1855 registers exist. For more information write to the church at: St. Anne Rectory Forfar Road Coupar–Angus Angus Scotland

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