Kincardine O'Neil, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Genealogy

Kincardine O'Neil #209

Condition of Original Registers—
Index: 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: After September 1753, occur three pages of irregular entries 1753–1787. Record then resumes November 1757. Record is blank except a few entries, 1764–1782; but between 1782–1790, many entries occur applicable to the previous blank. Irregular entries are frequent after 1792. Marriages: Records are blank December 1736–October 1789, and November 1816–May 1844 except two entries, 1833, 1839, and 13 transcribed entries relating to proclamation dues 1816–1821. Deaths: Mortcloth Dues 1712–1782, with one entry for 1791. Burials October 1783–January 1786. Source: Key to the Parochial Registers of Scotland, by V. Ben Bloxham, pub. 1970. British Book 941 K23b. Monumental Inscriptions: FHL Book 941.25/K4 V3s.

Established Church—Kirk Session Records
Minutes 1710–1735, 1827–1844 Disbursements 1706–1732 Collections 1706–1736 Penalties 1706–1712 Accounts 1822–1853 Note: Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH2/856. Kincardine O’Neil Presbytery

Records— Various Minutes 1700–1959 Separate Registers 1744–1905 Note: Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH2/602.

Cluny Free Church
History—  The congregation here was formed at the Disruption, and a probationer was placed in charge. The church, manse, and school were built in 1843–1844. The church stood in a rural district with a United Presbyterian church less than a mile distant. Membership: 1848, 160; 1900, 141. 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 and Deacon’s Court Minutes 1844–1933 Seat Rent Book 1853–1883 Other post-1855 records Note: Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH3/369.

Kincardine O’Neil Free Church
History—  The congregation here was formed at the Disruption, and services were provided for the village of Kincardine O’Neil, and for Torphins. A church was erected near Craigmyle, and opened in Novemberember following. The manse was built in 1844. The congregation suffered from decrease of the rural population until about 1890, when the growth of Torphins improved matters again. Membership: 1848, 160; 1900, 112. 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— No known surviving records.

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