Lairg, Sutherland, Scotland Genealogy

Lairg # 53

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: Registers were regularly kept. Marriages: There are only five entries from 1786–1789 inclusive and no entries 1789–1796 and 1808. Deaths: There are only two entries for 1817–1828 and one page of deaths after 1819. Source: Key to the Parochial Registers of Scotland, by V. Ben Bloxham, pub. 1970. British Book 941 K23b.

Established Church—Kirk Session Records
No pre–1955 records.

Lairg Free Church
History— The aged minister of Lairg "came out" in 1843, but, owing to the attitude of the Duke of Sutherland, was obliged to leave the district. The Presbytery in this emergency ordained his son as missionary minister. The latter was translated to Nairn in 1845 and a colleague was appointed. A site was ultimately secured and the church and manse erected. Membership: 1855, 300; 1900, 47. Source: Annals of the Free Church of Scotland, 1843–1900, ed. Rev. William Ewing, D.D., pub. 1914. Film #918572. More details may be given in the source, including ministers.

Records—  The extent of records is unknown.