Scotland Births and Baptisms - FamilySearch Historical Records

Scotland

What is in This Collection?
This collection is an index for the years 1564 to 1950. This collection may include information previously published in the International Genealogical Index or Vital Records Index collections.

The index, Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950, is to be used as a tool to locate and view the original documents. The documents or records record more than what is found in the index.

Most of the names indexed within this collection are:


 * Pre 1855 Church of Scotland Records
 * Civil Registration 1855 to 1875

The remaining names indexed with in this collection are:


 * Church of Scotland post 1855
 * Denominations other than the Church of Scotland

The primary record classes, pre 1855 Church of Scotland and Civil Registration 1855 to 1875 are not to be considered complete; though, a high percentage of the records are in the index. (95% to 98%)

What Can These Records Tell Me?

 * The name of the child
 * Gender
 * Date and place of birth
 * Date and place of christening
 * Names of the parents

How Do I Search This Collection?
Before searching, it is best to know the following information:
 * Name of the person
 * Date range for the record

How Do I Analyze the Results?
Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a research log.

I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?

 * Look at an image of the original record, if possible. The original may contain information that was not recorded in the index
 * Use the information you have found to find the person in census records
 * Continue to search the index for family members

I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now?

 * Check for variations of given names and surnames. It was not uncommon for an individual to be listed under a nickname, middle name, or abbreviation of their given name
 * Search the records of nearby locations
 * Consult the Scotland Record Finder to find other records

Known Issues with This Collection
For a full list of all known issues associated with this collection see the attached Wiki article. If you encounter additional problems, please email them to [mailto:support@familysearch.org support@familysearch.org]. Please include the full path to the link and a description of the problem in your e-mail. Your assistance will help ensure that future reworks will be considered.

Citing This Collection
Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used.

"Scotland, Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950." Database. FamilySearch. http://FamilySearch.org : 14 June 2016. Index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah.
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