Gairloch, Ross and Cromarty, Scotland

Gairloch # 66

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.” Births: The record was begun in 1802; the entries prior to that date are irregular. The records are incomplete 1814–1819. There is a supplement at the end of the record. Marriages: The records are incomplete around 1814–1819. There is a supplement at the end of the record. Source: Key to the Parochial Registers of Scotland, by V. Ben Bloxham, pub. 1970. British Book 941 K23b.

Established Church—Kirk Session Records
There are no records available.

Gairloch Free Church
History— To provide for the adherents of the Free Church in the district, a catechist was appointed immediately after the Disruption. A minister was settled in 1844. His call was signed by upwards of 1000 persons. Later the membership suffered through emigration, especially of the young people. Membership:1855, 750; 1900, 63. 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— The extent of records is unknown.

Kinlochewe Aultbea Free Church
History— In July 1844, in response to a petition to the Presbytery from the adherents of the Free Church in Kinlochewe, the minister of Gairloch was asked to preach there as frequently as possible. He started the movement for the building of a church in 1871. The population then numbered about 300 over fourteen years of ages and there was no place of worship within 19 miles. Regular services were begun in 1875. The charge was sanctioned in 1889. Membership: 1889, 173; 1900, 19. '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— There are no pre-1855 records. Check for records of Gairloch.

Poolewe Free Church
History— The minister of Poolewe, and his congregation "came out" in 1843. He was soon called to Tarbert and a probationer was placed in charge. The charge was sanctioned in 1847, and shortly thereafter the church, manse, and school were erected. Membership: 1855, 1000; 1900, 153. 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— The extent of records is unknown.