Leith (North), Midlothian, Scotland Genealogy

Parish #692-1

Condition of Original Registers—
Index: 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: There are no entries August 1657–May 1682 or May 1726–November 1728. There is an index, 1820–1854. Marriages: There are no entries July 1650–November 1652, December 1656–October 1683, October 1697–October 1699, and April 1706–October 1783. There is an index, 1827–1854. Deaths: This register is of deaths and burials. There are no entries May 1756–January 1799. There is an index, 1827–1854. Source: Key to the Parochial Registers of Scotland, by V. Ben Bloxham, pub. 1970. British Book 941 K23b.

Established Church—Kirk Session Records
Minutes 1605–1642, 1678–1686, 1697–1841 Patrons’ Minutes 1840–1841 Note: Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH2/621.

North Leith Free Church
History— The parish was vacant at the Disruption. Over 600 members and nearly all the elders adhered to the Free Church. Their first church opened in 1844, was at the corner of Coburg Street and North Junction Street. A new church was built on Ferry Road and opened for service in 1859. Membership: 1848, 524; 1900, 1004. 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 may be given in the source including ministers.

Records— Session Minutes 1843–1860 Deacons Court Minutes 1844–1879 Note: Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH3/339.

See also South Leith.

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