Tain, Ross and Cromarty, Scotland

Tain, Ross &amp; Cromarty, Scotland (# 82)

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.” No birth entries January 1727–February 1767. Source:Key to the Parochial Registers of Scotland, by V. Ben Bloxham, pub. 1970. British Book 941 K23b.

Established Church—Kirk Session Records
Minutes 1701, 1743–1828, 1867–1943 Note:Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH2/349.

Tain United Associate Church
History— Previous to the year 1834, a Dissenter was looked upon by the inhabitants of Tain much in the same light as an Infidel or Papist. In August of that year an application was made to the Rev. Mr. Munro of Chapelhill, in the parish of Nigg, to come to Tain and baptize a child, which request was accepted. So far as is known, sermons had only been preached twice before by Secession ministers in that place, and intimation that a sermon would be given produced considerable excitement. In the spring of 1836 petition was made to the United Associate Presbytery for a mission station. A place of worship was built in 1836. Source:Annals and Statistics of the United Presbyterian Church, by Rev. William MacKelvie, D.D., pub. 1873. Film #477618. More details may be given in the source, including ministers.

Records— The extent of records is unknown.

Tain Free Church
History— The minister of the parish, with his congregation and practically the entire population, adhered to the Free Church at the Disruption in 1843. A few years later a church of the Disruption type was erected accommodating 1500. This church, which was always full, served its purpose until 1891 when its place was taken by a new building. Membership: 1885, 1100; 1900, 286. Source:Annals of the Free Church of Scotland, 1843–1900, ed. Rev. William Ewing, D.D., 2 vols. pub. 1914. Film #918572. More details may be given in the source, including ministers.

Records— Minutes 1843–1906 Deacons’ Court Minutes 1843–1899 Baptismal Register 1843–1866 Note: Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH3/748.