Deerness, Orkney, Scotland Genealogy

Deerness #14

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: There are no birth entries, except one, for November 1765–June 1767. Marriages: There are no marriage entries 1715–1753 and 1765–1771. Deaths: There are no death entries 1715–1787. Source: Key to the Parochial Registers of Scotland, by V. Ben Bloxham, pub. 1970. British Book 941 K23b

Established Church—Kirk Session Records
Minutes 1728–1792, 1833–1864 Proclamations 1830–1860 Accounts 1831–1872 Note: Available on Film at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH2/1086.

Deerness Free Church
History— The minister of Deerness Parliamentary Church, in the parish of St. Andrews, did not "come out" in 1843. The Free Church adherents, led by William Tulloch, a schoolmaster, formed a congregation under the care of the minister of St. Andrews, who adhered to the Free Church. A church and school were built in 1844, and the charge was sanctioned in 1846. The manse was erected in 1850. In 1851 an unsuccessful attempt was made to unite this congregation with that of St. Andrews. Since there was no Secession church in the parish, the congregation of Deerness was strengthened by the members of that body. Membership: 1848, 243; 1900, 250. 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— Deacons' Court Minutes 1847–1931 Cash Book 1847–1884 Other Post–1855 records Note: Available on Film at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH3/1090.

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