Markinch, Fife, Scotland Genealogy

Parish #447

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. The records may be indexed in the International Genealogical Index. Births: Births are entered in parallel columns of the same record until 1647 with deaths. There are no entries July 1642–September 1697, July 1702–January 1712, and October 1777–October 1780. Mother's names are seldom recorded in entries until 1701. Marriages: There are no entries June 1686–May 1697, November 1701–April 1712, August 1777–March 1779, and March 1805–1834. Deaths: At pages 22–25 there are four columns of entries of deaths, which bear to be a roll of those who were killed at Tibbermore the 1st of September 1644, at Aberdeine, September 1644 and at Kilsyth the 15th of August 1645. There are no deaths prior to 1647 and no entries May 1647–April 1649, after which Mortcloth Dues, except 1713–1723, when deaths and burials are recorded. There are no entries June 1695–April 1713 and June 1723–August 1796. Source: Key to the Parochial Registers of Scotland, by V. Ben Bloxham, pub. 1970. FHL British Book 941 K23b.

Established Church—Kirk Session Records
Minutes 1626–1646, 1650–1708, 1712–1715, 1798–1887 Cash Books 1833–1883 Note: Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH2/258.

Markinch United Associate Church
History— About 1832, the United Associate Presbytery of Kirkcaldy opened a missionary station at Coalton, a village in the parish of Markinch. Many people, both seceders and members of the Established church were drawn to it. A hall was obtained as a meeting place and attendance increased. They were formed as a congregation in September 1834 and a church was built shortly thereafter in the gardens of one of the members. Seating was for 460. 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.

Records— Minutes 1835–1956 Note: Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH3/386.

Dubbieside, Innerleven Associate Church
History— Dubbieside, while in the parish of Markinch, adjoins the village of Leven in Scoonie parish by a bridge. Members of several praying societies in and about Leven acceded to the Associate Presbytery between 1738 and 1742. They attended public worship at Abbotshall in Kirkcaldy until 1744 when at their own request they were joined to the congregation of Ceres. The Breach in 1747 divided them. The majority adhered to the General Associate Anti-burgher Synod and continued with the congregation at Ceres. They sought to be disjoined from it in 1769 but there was opposition from the minister and the Synod. Finally in 1793 the members around Leven were formed into a separate congregation. A church was built in 1794 with seating for 400. 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.

Records— Session Minutes 1828–1834 Accounts 1776–1880 Librarian's Book 1839–1840 Note: Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH3/174.

Markinch Free Church
History— The minister of the parish and many of his people came out in 1843. The church and manse were built and presented to the congregation by two lady members. Membership: 1848, 412; 1900, 320. 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 1843–1937 Deacon’s Court Minutes 1844–1865 Note: Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH3/386.

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