Rerrick, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland Genealogy

Rerrick (#879)

This is a guide to the history and major genealogical records of Scotland as they pertain to the parish of Rerrick. To learn more about how to use these records to search for your ancestors, go to the Scotland: Research Strategies.

= History =

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: Two pages at the beginning of the volume contain entries of children baptized by Mr. William Jameson, October 1756–1770 and irregular entries for 1753–1776. In the regular record there are only twenty two entries prior to 1749. No record was kept September 1783–February 1795, in consequence of the tax of three pence on registrations. There are, however, eleven irregular entries for 1785–1807. After January 1798, the record consists almost exclusively of families entered simultaneously, the dates ranging 1775–1806. At 1806 the record again becomes regular. Marriages: Prior to December 1775, there are only 16 entries recorded including only three prior to 1754. Source: Key to the Parochial Registers of Scotland, by V. Ben Bloxham, pub. 1970. FHL book 941 K23b.

Established Church—Kirk Session Records
Minutes 1751–1792, 1903–1940 Cash Book 1812–1885 Note: Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH2/311.

Auchencairn Free Church
History— This congregation was formed in 1843. The church was built in 1844; renovated in 1877. Owing to the closing of the iron, copper and barytes mines, and other causes, the population considerably declined. The village became to some extent a summer resort. Membership: 1848, 270; 1900, 194. 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 lists of ministers.

Records— Various Minutes 1844–1883 Baptismal Register 1843–1900 Marriages 1844–1871 Communion Roll 1843–1863 Note: Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH3/1199.

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