Evie & Rendall, Orkney, Scotland Genealogy

Parish #16

History
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Condition of Original Registers—
Indexed: 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: The record is incomplete for 1756–1757. It is also irregular and incomplete for 1801–1819. Marriages: There are no entries for 1756–1759 and for March 1802–December 1813. Source: Key to the Parochial Registers of Scotland, by V. Ben Bloxham, pub. 1970. British Book 941 K23b Note: Until 1802 the two parishes were separate. The pre–1802 registers of Rendall were destroyed when the house in which they were kept burned. All records before 1802 are from Evie parish.

Established Church—Kirk Session Records
Minutes 1725–1756, 1830–1931 Scroll Minutes 1830–1845 Communion Roll 1830–1847, 1850–1867 Stipend Book 1830–1849, 1851–1853 Note: Available on Film at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH2/1088.

Evie and Rendall Free Church
History— The minister and a great majority of the people in the united parishes of Evie and Rendall, "came out" in 1843. The churches at Evie and Rendall were built in 1844, the manse in 1846, the school at Evie in 1847, and the school at Rendall in 1848. A new church at Evie was erected in 1886, and Costa District Hall in 1894. The district suffered much from emigration. During a revival in 1898, 100 persons publicly professed conversion and 32 young communicants were added to the roll. Membership: 1848, 407; 1900, 294. 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.

Records— Minutes 1843–1931 Deacons' Court Minutes 1847–1931 Other Post–1855 Records Note: Available on Film at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH3/1092.

Rendall Congregational Church
History— In 1823 a church was formed in Rendall through the labors of George Robertson of Kirkwall. It was linked with the congregation in Harray. James Russell became the first regular pastor in 1835. The church ceased in 1882, on the removal of its pastor, Alexander Whyte. The church building was purchased by the United Presbyterian Church in 1883. A total of five pastors served this congregation between 1835 and 1882. Sources: A History of Scottish Congregationalism, by Harry Escott, pub. 1960, FHL British Book 941 K2es; and The Scottish Congregational Ministry, 1794–1993, by Rev. Dr. William D. McNaughton, pub. 1993 FHL British Book 941 K2mwd. More details may be given in the sources.

Records— The extent of records is unknown. For more information write to: The United Reformed Church, Scottish Synod Office PO Box 189 240 Cathedral Street Glasgow, G1 2BX Scotland

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