Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Genealogy

Aberdeen, Aberdeen, Scotland (-168)

Aberdeen (#168)

The city of Aberdeen formerly constituted the parish of St. Nicholas alone, which in 1828 was divided into the six separate parishes of East, West, North, South, the Greyfriars, a former ancient monastery, and St. Clement. See also Old Machar parish.

Established Church—Old Parochial Registers
Years Covered                                 FHL Film Number

Births:           1563–1591, 1602–1631                      0991133

1631–1672                                        0991134

1672–1704                                        0991135

1704–1771                                        0991136

1771–1820                                        0991137

1820–1842                                        0991199

1843–1855                                        0991200

1793–1847 - East Church                 1068235 item 7

Marriages:    1568–1686, 1695–1776                      0991138

1776–1819                                        0991139

1788–1819 - Dissenters*                  0991139

1804–1819 - various churches*        0991139

1820–1844                                        0991201

1845–1856                                        0991202

1820–1831 - St. Clement                   0991202

1839–1859 - North Church                1068225 item 5–7

1839–1859 - East Church                  1068226 item 1–6

1839–1844 - South Church           1068226 item 7–8

1841–1859 - South Church          1068227 item 1–5

1839–1845 - West Church             1068227 item 6–8

1846–1859 - West Church             1068228 item 1–3

1839–1849 - Greyfriar’s                 1068228 item 4–8

1850–1859 - Greyfriar’s                  1068229 item 1–2

1839–1841 - St. Clement               1068229 item 3–4

1844–1854 - St. Clement               1068229 item 5–7

1854–1859 - St. Clement               1068230 item 1

*These marriages performed by ministers of churches other than St. Nicholas, including those of Dissenters. Many marriages were performed in private homes rather than a church.

            Years Covered                                 FHL Film Number

Deaths:                     1560–1687                                        0991198

1789–1819                                        0991198

1793–1820 - St. Clement’s                        0991198

1820–1854                                        0991203

1820–1854 - St. Clement’s                        0991203

1846–1855 - South Church           1068235 item 5

1813–1852 - neglected entries      0991204 

Condition of Original Registers
Index: For an index to these records, see the Scottish Church Records Index on computer at the Family History Library under “Databases on the Network.”

Births :   There are no records for July 1699–December 1700, December 1703–January 1706, except for five entries in 1705 and April 1707–November 1713. There are only two entries for May 1714–March 1719 and three entries April 1721–March 1725. It is again blank for August 1725–February 1726 and January 1733–May 1734. It is defective for January 1753–October 1754. There are many irregular entries during 1790–1820.

Marriages:  Except for eight entries dated between May and July 1703, the record is blank December 1700–April 1734. It is also blank April 1740–July 1742 and October 1751–May 1786. From the latter date to February 1790, the entries occur among the births for the same period. The record is blank February 1790–January 1817, except for one entry in 1813, from which date a separate record is again kept.

Deaths:  Burials for March 1787–October 1790 are recorded among the births and marriages. There is a separate record for December 1790–May 1793. The record is blank 1793–January 1817 after which the record is resumed on occasional pages of the baptismal register. It is blank for 1826–1847.

Source:  Key to the Parochial Registers of Scotland, by V. Ben Bloxham, pub. 1970.  British Book 941 K23b.

== Established Church—Kirk Session Records ==

South Church

FHL Film Number

Marriages 1850–1866                     0304659 item 1

Deaths 1846–1865                          0304659 item 1

 

 

St. Nicholas

Minutes 1562–1563, 1568, 1573–1578, 1602–1624, 1629–1640, 1651–1922

Scroll Minutes 1739–1744, 1749–1926

Accounts 1768–1896

Cash Books 1845–1890, 1897–1937

List of recipients of money allocated from the Communion Collections 1839–1846

 Note:  Available at the Aberdeen City Archives, Aberdeen, Scotland, record CH2/448.

 

 

St. Clement

Minutes 1828–1965

Various Accounts 1845–1897

Scroll Minutes 1828–1839, 1849–1954

 Note:  Available at the Aberdeen City Archives, Aberdeen, Scotland, record CH2/1369.

East Kirk St. Mary’s Chapel

Minutes 1828–1914

 Note:  Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH2/741.

 

 

Gilcomston

 

Minutes 1834–1852

Cash Book 1814–1850

Seat Rent Book 1821–1845

 Note:  Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH2/1487.

Greyfriars Church

Minutes 1828–1890

Note:  Available at the Aberdeen City Archives, Aberdeen, Scotland, record CH2/492.

John Knox Mounthooley

Communicants Rolls 1839–1842, 1846–1863, 1866–1987

Managers’ Minutes 1836–1896

 Note:  Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH2/1493.

 

 

Union Terrace Chapel of Ease, Bon Accord Free Church after 1843

Various Minutes 1828–1848

Communion Roll 1829–1835

 Note:  Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH2/908.

Woodside North

See Woodside Free Church for records.

Nonconformist Church Records
United Presbyterian Congregations

Including Associate, General Associate, Burgher, Anti-burgher, Relief, United Secession, and others.

Nether Kirkgate Burgher Church, later Melville Free Church

History—

This is the original Secession church of Aberdeen. While the minister of St. Nicholas Parish was favorable to the causes of the Secession, he himself did not secede. Those under his ministry who were favorable to seceding were formed into a congregation shortly after the Breach in 1747. In 1795 the congregation was divided over the Old Light Controversy. The majority retained possession of the church and the minister and the minority were put out, which was confirmed by the courts. The minister resigned and the minority dispersed to other churches. The majority adhered to the Original Burgher Synod until 1839 when, with the majority of that denomination, they reconnected themselves with the Established Church. At the Disruption in 1843, they adhered to the Free Church. See also the Melville Free Church.

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—

Various Minutes 1757–1879, 1896–1920

 Note: Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH3/922.

 Belmont Street

History—

Seven persons belonging to the Nether Kirkgate Associate congregation acceded to the General Associate, Anti-burgher Synod shortly after the Breach in 1747. They met with the congregation at Craigdam until 1777 when they were formed as a separate congregation with 40 communicants. This congregation was admitted to the United Secession Church in 1827.

 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—

Various Minutes 1841–1921

Other post-1855 records are also available.

 Note: Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH3/1206.

Charlotte Street, later Blackfriars Church of Scotland

History—

The minister of Belmont Street broke with the United Secession Synod about 1837 and formed this congregation in Gallowgate. After his death in 1840, his adherents were restored to the United Secession Synod and formed as a congregation. This congregation later reunited with the Established Church.

 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

Baptismal Register 1845–1903                 1482994

Duplicate of 1845–1855                             0304670

Managers’ Minutes 1840–1857                1482994

 Note:  Other post-1855 records are available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record #CH3/3.

 

George Street United Secession Congregation

 

History—

When in 1820 the minister of Belmont Street would not accede to the Union of the two branches of the Secession, a large minority of his congregation withdrew from his ministry and formed a United Secession congregation.

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—

Various Minutes 1821–1878

Other post-1855 records are also available.

 Note: Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH3/489.

St. Nicholas Lane

History—

When a new minister was appointed to Nether Kirkgate in 1795, prior to the Old Light Controversy, a large minority of the congregation was opposed to him and upon petition they were recognized as a separate congregation by the Burgher Synod. Their first church was built on Belmont Street and their second built on St. Nicholas Lane in 1802.

 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—

The extent of records is unknown.

First Relief Church

History—

When a new minister was appointed to the Gilcomston Chapel of Ease, a difference took place among the members and the dissatisfied party applied to the Relief Presbytery of Perth for supply of sermon, which was granted in 1771. They built a church on Belmont Street in 1778. In 1791, when a second Relief church was formed, the minister and members of the first church applied to the Established Church as a Chapel of Ease and were recognized. After the minister’s death, this congregation became extinct.

 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—

The extent of records is unknown.

 

 

Second Ship Row Relief Church

History—

This church was formed 1780 as a result of a disagreement over the election of a minister for the First Church. Some members withdrew, obtained the minister of their choice, and were recognized by the Old Relief Presbytery as a separate congregation in 1791. Their place of worship was in Ship Row. After the resignation of their minister in 1806, this congregation dispersed and the place of worship sold.

 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—

Minutes 1780–1798

 Note:  Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH3/926.

St. Paul Relief Church

 History—

About 1805, some members of the Second Relief Church withdrew and applied for supply of sermon from the Relief Presbytery of Perth, which was granted. First church built in 1805 on St. Andrew’s Street; second built on St. Paul’s Street in 1842.

 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—

Various Minutes 1807–1912

Baptismal Register 1807–1892

Proclamations 1807–1858

 Note:  Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH3/927.

Free Presbyterian Congregations


 History—

Banchory-Devenick is a parish on the border of Aberdeenshire and Kincardineshire. Preparation had been made beforehand, and when the Disruption took place a congregation was at once organized. The membership in 1844 was over 400, but the opening of daughter churches soon reduced it. In 1850 ground was given to the Free Church for a burying place.

 Membership:  1848, 190; 1900, 188

 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—

The extent of records is unknown.

 

Bon-Accord Free Church

History—

The minister and congregation of this church “came out” at the Disruption. The church building was bought for the Free Church. As a central city charge, the congregation suffered from the movement of the better off classes to suburban districts.

 Membership: 1848, 570; 1900, 392.

 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—

Baptisms 1843–1855

Post-1855 records also available. See the Union Terrace Kirk Sessions for earlier records.

 Note: Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH3/874.

Commerce Street, Mariners Free Church



 History—

The minister and congregation of this church, formerly Mariner’s Church, “came out” in 1843, and for some months retained the church. A new church was erected on Commerce Street in 1844. The congregation consisted largely of seamen.

 Membership:  1848, 324; 1900, 334.

 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—

Deacons’ Court Minutes 1846–1866

Other post-1855 records are also available.

 Note: Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH3/918.

East Free Church



 History—

The minister of this parish, and the main body of his congregation, “came out” in 1843. The congregation suffered from its distance from the more eligible residential parts of the town. It was always prominent in Home Mission enterprise.

 Membership:  1848, 1060; 1900, 1033.

 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 1843–1973

Post-1855 records also available.

 Note: Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH3/1205.

Gilcomston Free Church



 History—

The minister and congregation of this “quoad sacra” parish “came out” in 1843. Through the growth of the city this became one of the central new charges, especially to the west and north.

 Membership:  1848, 1088; 1900, 638.

 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—

The extent of records is unknown.

Greyfriars Free Church

History—

The minister of this parish, and many of his people, adhered to the Free Church at the Disruption in 1843. A church was erected on Crown Street.

 Membership:  1848, 309; 1900, 210.

 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—

Deacons’ Court Minutes 1853–1932

Other post-1855 records are also available.

 Note: Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH3/4.

 

Holburn Free Church

History—

This congregation represents Gilcomston Church of Scotland Chapel of Ease, the minister and almost the entire congregation of which “came out” at the Disruption. A church was erected in Bon-Accord Terrace.

 Membership:  1848, 1000; 1900, 452.

 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 1837–1914

Post-1855 records also available.

 Note: Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH3/856.

John Knox Free Church

History—

The minister, and most of the congregation of the Church Extension charge, “came out” in 1843. A church and school were forthwith erected

 Membership:  1848, 1100; 1900, 978.

 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—

Session Minutes 1841–1883

 Note: Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH3/1497.

 

 

Melville Free Church, formerly Original Secession

History—

The congregation, formerly Nether Kirkgate Original Burgher Secession, joined the Church of Scotland in 1839, and adhered to the Free Church in 1843, carrying their property with them. The church in Correction Wynd had been purchased n 1772.

 Membership:  1848, 159; 1900, 591.

 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—

See the Nether Kirkgate Burgher Church for records.

North Free Church

History—

The minister of the North Parish, and a large proportion of his congregation, adhered to the Free Church in 1843. A church and school were soon erected.

 Membership:  1848, 450; 1900, 545.

 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—

Various Minutes 1843–1895

Post-1855 records also available.

 Note: Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH3/917.

Rutherford Free Church

History—

From sometime in the 1840s, religious meetings were conducted in the Northfield district of the city. However, the charge was sanctioned in 1868.

 Membership:  1870, 203; 1900, 878.

 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—

There are no known pre-1855 records.

 

 

St. Clement’s Free Church

History—

The minister, and nearly the entire congregation of St Clements’, “came out” in 1843. A church was built on Prince Regent Street. The congregation, situated in the east end, suffered from the westward movement of better to do people, from the closing of important works, and changes among the industrial population.

 Membership:  1848, 1083; 1900, 761.

 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—

Extracts from the Kirk Session Records 1843–1859

Sabbath School Minutes

Admissions of Communicants 1844–1848

Roll of Male Communicants January 1857

Discipline Records 1843–1859

Biographies of Elders at the Time of the Disruption

 Note: Available in Rosemary Baxter’s Free St. Clement’s Aberdeen, FHL 941.25/A1 K2br, indexed.

St. Columba’s Free Church, Spring Gardens 

History—

This Gaelic charge was originally known as Spring Gardens, and then as the Gaelic Church. The minister and congregation “came out” at the Disruption. A church and manse was erected.

 Membership:  1848, 140; 1900, 167.

 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—

The extent of records is unknown.

 

South Free Church

History—

The minister and congregation of the South parish “came out” in 1843. They built a church in 1843, in combination with the East and West Churches.

 Membership:  1848, 1209; 1900, 1284.

 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—

Various Minutes 1843–1955

Post-1855 records also available.

 Note: Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH3/488.

Trinity Free Church

History—

The minister and congregation of Trinity Church adhered to the Free Church at the Disruption. A church was built on Crown Street.

 Membership:  1848, 803; 1900, 874.

 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—

There are no known surviving pre-1855 records.

Union Free Church

 

History—

The minister, and the great part of the congregation of this “quoad sacra” church, “came out” in 1843. The church was put up for sale and, with the sanction of the Presbytery, the congregation purchased it. As the character of the district changed, the membership decreased.

 Membership:  1848, 890; 1900, 208.

 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—

Scroll Minutes 1842–1851

Post-1855 records also available.

 Note: Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH3/875.

West Free Church

History—

The minister and a large congregation of the West Church “came out” in 1843. They built a church in combination with the East and South Churches the same year.

 Membership:  1848, 1150; 1900, 631.

 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—

Various Minutes 1843–1959

Post-1855 records also available.

 Note: Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH3/821.

Woodside Free Church

History—

The minister, and most all the congregation of Woodside Chapel of Ease, “came out” in 1843. The church and manse were awarded to the Free Church by the law courts on condition that it should undertake the burdens. The congregation suffered heavily through industrial disaster in 1846, but prospered with the improvement of the district.

 Membership:  1848, 813; 1900, 683.

 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—

Various Minutes 1834–1976

Post-1855 records also available.

 Note: Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH3/1259.

Other Denominations
 

In general, nonconformity has always been strong in Aberdeenshire.

Congregational Churches

History—

There have been several Congregational or Evangelical Union congregations in Aberdeen. The churches, in order of their dates of foundation were: George Street, 1798, Belmont Street from 1865, St. Nicholas’ from 1966, Frederick Street 1807, Dee Street from 1859, united with Blackfriars in 1871, Blackfriars Street 1820, Skene Street from 1886, united with St. Nicholas in 1974, Woodside 1821, St. Paul Street 1846, joined the Evangelical Union 1856; combined with Albion St. Albion Stree, 1852, combined with St. Paul’s in 1938 as Albion and St. Paul’s; later united with Belmont Street to form St. Nicholas’ in 1966.

 Source: A History of Scottish Congregationalism, by Harry Escott, pub. 1960.  FHL Book 941 K2es, pages 254–257. It includes further details on each congregation plus lists of ministers. See also 941 K2mwd.

Records—

Frederick Street Chapel Membership Roll 1807–1858, FHL Book Number 941.25/A1 K29L

The extent of other records is unknown. For more information, write to:

United Reformed Church Synod of Scotland

340 Cathedral Street

Glasgow G1 2BQ

Scotland

Baptist Churches

History—

A Baptist group known as the Commonwealth Church existed in Aberdeen in 1652–1654. Much later there were other Baptist congregations in Aberdeen: Academy Street, 1805–1920, Crown Terrace 1821, George Street 1848–1878, combined with Crown Terrace

 Source:  History of the Baptists in Scotland, by Rev. George Yuille, pub. 1926.  FHL Book 941 K2hi, pp. 89–92. It includes a detailed History of the Crown Terrace church.

 

Records—

The extent of records is unknown. For information write to:

Baptist Union of Scotland

12 Aytown Road

Glasgow G41 5RT, Scotland

Methodist Societies and Chapels

History—

The origin of Methodism in Aberdeen is wrapped in obscurity but it was undoubtedly due to the preaching of traveling ministers including Christopher Hopper and Dr. Memyss of Wrexham, who came to Aberdeen about 1747. A society was probably formed soon after. An octagonal chapel was built in Aberdeen in 1764–1765, and it was the first in Scotland. By the end of 1773, Methodism had already entrenched itself in Old Meldrum, Inverurie, Newburgh, and Peterhead, and the Aberdeen Circuit was for many years the largest in Scotland. Between 1751 and 1844, societies were also formed in Fraserburgh, Printfield, Huntly, Ellon, Auchmill, Bethelmie, Kintore, Kirktown of Bourtie, Fordie, Cove, Bucksburn, Cothal Mills, Daviot, and Hatton of Fintray, but none of these survived.

 Source:  Methodism in Scotland, by Wesley F. Swift, pub. 1947.  FHL Book 941 K2sw.

Records—

The extent of records is unknown. For information, write to:

Methodist Archives and Research Centre

John Rylands University Library of Manchester

150 Deansgate

Manchester M3 3EH, England

Aberdeen Unitarian Church

History—

This church was founded in 1833 and a place of worship built on George Street in 1840. The present church was opened in 1906. This congregation is still active today.

Records—

The extent of records is unknown. Write to the church at:

Aberdeen Unitarian Church

43a Skene Terrace

Aberdeen AB10 1RN, Scotland

Episcopal Churches and Chapels

 

 

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church

History—

Following the Scottish Revolution in 1688, the minister of St. Nicholas parish church continued to adhere to the Episcopal Church for which he was imprisoned in 1695. His sentence was repealed in 1703 and he administered to his congregation at Trinity Church until he died in 1718. The church on St. Paul’s street was erected in 1722. It was a collegiate church until 1853. St. Paul’s was perhaps the wealthiest Episcopal congregation in Scotland. Regular attendance was between 3000 and 4000 persons, excluding children, who mostly lived in Aberdeen City and the rest in outlying areas.

 Source:  The Miscellany of the New Spalding Club, vol. 2 section ii. FHL Book 941 H2new vol. 2 and a History of the Scottish Episcopal Church, by John P. Lawson, pub. 1843.  A copy of this source is not available at FHL.

Records—

FHL Call Number

Baptisms 1720–1737                                              941.25/A1 V26s

Births and Marriages 1720–1793                          941 H2new, vol. 2, section ii

Births, Marriages, and Deaths 1720–1865          0241993

Marriages 1767–1840                                             941.25/A1 V26a

Monumental Inscriptions                                       941.25 B2a, vol. 2, pp. 180–1, 302–304

St. Andrew’s Episcopal Chapel

History—

This congregation has existed since the Revolution of 1688. The present church was built in 1817. The congregation was supposed to number 1400 and were widely scattered. A Sunday school was attended by 140 to 150 people and was open to all denominations. St. Andrews is the cathedral church of the diocese.

' Source: ' History of the Scottish Episcopal Church'', by John P. Lawson, pub. 1843.  A copy of this source is not available at the FHL.

Records—

Monumental Inscriptions FHL Book 941.25 B2a, vols. 3 and 4, various pages

 Note: The extent of additional records is unknown. For more information, write to the diocesan office at:

39 King’s Crescent

Aberdeen AB24 3HP

Scotland

St. John’s Episcopal Chapel

History—

This church was established in 1812, though the records pre-date them. There was also a Sunday school.

 Source:  History of the Scottish Episcopal Church, by John P. Lawson, pub. 1843.  A copy of this source is not available at FHL.

Records—

FHL Call Number

Register of Baptisms 1778–1855              941.25/A1 V26j, also film 0908173 item 4

Monumental Inscriptions                           941.25 B2a, vol. 2, pp. 288–290, 298–299

St. Clement’s Episcopal Chapel

History—

It was first built as a mission church in the slums of the Aberdeen docks in the early 1800s.

Records—

                                                                        FHL Call Number

Monumental Inscriptions                           941.25 B2a, vol. 1 p. 142

Note:  For further information about records, write to the diocesan office, address given on the previous page.

 

Aberdeen Catholic Church

History—

The congregation was founded about 1774. The church was built on Justice Street in 1843 and dedicated to St. Peter. There were also two chapels, one in old Aberdeen and the other in Castlegate.

Source:  Catholic Missions and Registers, 1700–1880, by Michael Gandy, pub. 1993.  FHL Book Ref 942 K24gm vol. 6.

Records—

                                                                                                FHL Film Number

Burials in Snow Churchyard 1776–1876                                    1473779 - pg 148

Burials 1700–1900 and Burial Briefs 1776–1902          Book 941.25 V22s

 Other:

Register of Baptisms 1782–1812, 1816–1826, 1831–1879

Register of Marriages 1782–1793, 1839–1945

Register of Confirmations 1782–1798

Register of Communicants 1782–1798

 Note: Available at the National Archives of Scotland, record RH21/10.

 

 

Society of Friends, Quakers

History—

The Quakers of the area seem to have originated about 1647, but they first acquired a burial ground and a meeting house in Gallowgate in 1672. A school was established in the meeting house in 1682. Meetings were held irregularly until about 1688. A new meeting house was acquired in Quakers Court, Guest Row in 1800. They moved again to new premises on Diamond Street in 1825. The present meeting house was built in 1902 on Crown Street.

 Source:  The Quaker Meeting Houses of Britain, vol. 2, by David M. Butler of the Friends Historical Society. FHL Book 942 K24bd, vol. 2

Records—

                                                                                                                        FHL Film Number

Monthly Meeting, Births, Marriages, Burials, 1647–1728                     0441406 item 3

Registers of Births, Marriage Proposals, Marriages, and Deaths,

for all of Scotland, 1647–1878                                                                  0823635 item 1

also 941 V26q

Aberdeen Branch, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter–day Saints

 

History—

Unavailable

Records—

                                                                                    FHL Film Number

Record of members 1841–1948                           0104149 item 1