Culsalmond, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Genealogy

Parish #186

History
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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: A portion of the page for 1753–1754 is torn off. The record is defective about 1807. Mothers’ names are not recorded in the entries until 1795. Marriages: Prior to April 1771, marriages are recorded among births for the same period. There is a separate record from 1771. There is only one entry for 1801 and 1802. The record is blank for January 1807–December 1812 and July 1814 through 1831. Deaths: The record is Mortcloth Dues until 1739 the record is then blank, except for one entry, until October 1783, after which burials are recorded. Source: Key to the Parochial Registers of Scotland, by V. Ben Bloxham, pub. 1970. British Book 941 K23b. Monumental Inscriptions: FHL Book 941.25/C6 V3s.

Established Church—Kirk Session Records
Minutes 1735–1743, 1748–1802, with some accounts Note: Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH2/78.

Culsalmond Free Church
History—  The forced settlement of an undesired minister in the parish church caused the congregation to separate from the Establishment a year and a half before the Disruption. They encountered bitter opposition. For about 25 years they were compelled to worship in a wooden structure in a most awkward and inconvenient situation. A site was at last obtained and a church erected in 1867. The decline of the population owing to the closing of the slate quarries and the disappearance of small farms seriously affected the numbers on the roll. Membership: 1848, 280; 1900, 143. 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— There are no known records.

Culsalmond Congregational Church
History— This congregation was formed in 1829 and a chapel was built the same year. Their chapel was closed in 1893 and the congregation presumably disbanded. Source: A History of Scottish Congregationalism, by Harry Escott, pub. 1960. FHL Book 941 K2es, pages 254–257. See also 941 K2mwd.

Records— The extent of records is unknown. For information, write to: The United Reformed Church Synod of Scotland 340 Cathedral Street Glasgow G1 2BQ Scotland

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