Newhills, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Genealogy

Newhills #226

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: No entries September 1715–September 1716, March 1729–March 1730, nor July 1742–January 1744. There are only two entries December 1745–26th May 1751. After August 1803, there are irregular entries 1780–1805, on three pages, which are followed by a copy of the record from 1769 to 1803, with continuation. Mothers’ names very seldom recorded March 1714–December 1812 inclusive. Marriages: There are no entries July 1708–January 1710, June 1710–June 1711, July 1715–April 1717, nor January 1729–June 1730. Records are blank July 1731 to February 1772, and July 1785–May 1793. After May 1798, there are only four entries of marriages, viz., one for 1799, and for 1800, and two for 1802; but there are entries relating to proclamation fees 1805–1825, and one entry for 1830. Deaths: Burials October 1772–March 1785, and Mortcloth Dues, very defective 1754–1820. Source: Key to the Parochial Registers of Scotland, by V. Ben Bloxham, pub. 1970. British Book 941 K23b. Monumental Inscriptions: FHL Book 941.25/N1 V3s.

Established Church—Kirk Session Records
Minutes and Accounts 1700–1746, includes accounts, 1751–1769, 1819–1854 Accounts 1771–1847 Note: Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH2/280.

Newhills Free Church
History—  The congregation here was formed in 1843, and recognized as a station. A church was built near the village of Auchmull. A manse also was provided. The charge was sanctioned in 1844. Membership: 1848, 400; 1900, 588. 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 1844–1876 Deacon’s Court Minutes 1846–1874 Treasurer’s Accounts 1846–1858 Building Fund Accounts 1844–1857 Baptismal Register 1844–1874 Scroll Minutes 1844–1879 Note: Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH3/854.

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