Bellie, Moray, Scotland Genealogy

Bellie #126

Condition of Original Registers—
Indexed: 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: Interpolations and entries omitted in their proper places, but subsequently recorded are a frequent occurrence in the birth or christening registers after 1760, more especially after 1774. Marriages: There are no entries for May 1743–May 1752, except three for 1749 and December 1769–December 1771. There are only three entries for 1774, two for 1803, and none for 1808. Deaths: The registers were regularly kept and include Mortcloth Dues. Source: Key to the Parochial Registers of Scotland, by V. Ben Bloxham, pub. 1970. FHL British Book 941 K23b

Established Church—Kirk Session Records
Minutes and Accounts 1711–1750, 1750–1783 Accounts 1750–1783 Minutes 1821–1945 Baptismal Register 1856–1903 Note: Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH2/747.

Fochabers Free Church
History—  The minister of the parish and a large part of the congregation left the Established Church in 1843. They met at first in a wooden church until 1844 when a permanent church was erected. Still another church was built in 1900. Emigration caused a decrease in membership of the congregation. Membership: 1848, 378; 1900, 258. 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 are given in the source.

Records—  Minutes 1843–1944 Deacons’ Court Minutes 1844–1902 Communion Roll 1873–1880, 1887–1904 Note: Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH3/685.

Fochabers Roman Catholic Church
History—  Records show that a mission was in existence as early as 1787 although a church was not built until 1826. A new church was dedicated to St. Mary in 1887. Source: Catholic Missions and Registers, 1700 1880: Vol. 6 Scotland, by Michael Gandy, pub. 1993. FHL Ref. book 942 K24gm vol. 6

Records—  Baptisms 1787–1970 Marriages 1792–1970 Confirmations 1818–1967 Deaths 1792–1855 Note: Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record RH21/23.

Fochabers Episcopal Church
History—  An ornate two-story chapel was built in 1835. The ground floor was used as a school, and the upper story was used for public worship. Source: A Topographical Dictionary of Scotland, by Samuel Lewis, pub.1846. FHL Ref. book 941 E5l 1989.

Records—  The extent of records is unknown. For information contact the minister at: Gordon Chapel Rectory Castle Street Fochabers IV32 7DW, Scotland