Ruthwell, Dumfriesshire, Scotland Genealogy

Parish #846

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. Some records may be indexed in the International Genealogical Index. Births: There are numerous blank spaces prior to 1756 and 1782–1802. Prior to 1756 there are only seven entries between 1723 and July 1748. On pages 9, 14, 17, 25, and 28–30 entries have been partially deleted with ink. Marriages: There is only one entry for 1807and no records until May 1844. Deaths: All death entries are on one page. Source: Key to the Parochial Registers of Scotland, by V. Ben Bloxham, pub. 1970. British Book 941 K23b.

Established Church—Kirk Session Records
Minutes 1843–1958 Census of Inhabitants of Ruthwell 1840–1843 Note: Available at the Scottish National Archives, Edinburgh, record CH2/1155.

Ruthwell Free Church
History— The minister of the parish and many of his congregation "came out" at the Disruption. Others from the district joined them. At first the congregation worshiped in the open air. The church was built at Mount Kedar and opened in October 1843. A church was reconstructed in 1859, and reseated in 1893. The membership was reduced by the founding of Dalton church, and also in consequence of serious decrease of the population. They were originally connected with Lockerbie Presbytery. In 1847 the congregation was transferred to Dumfries. Membership: 1848, 200; 1900, 128. Source: Annals of the Free Church of Scotland, 1843–1900, ed. Rev. William Ewing, D.D., 2 vols. pub. 1914. Film #918572. More details are given in the source.

Records— Minutes 1844–1904 Deacons' Court Minutes and Accounts 1844–1934 Collections, Contributions and Disbursements 1843–1844 Note: Available at the Scottish National Archives, Edinburgh, record CH3/1174.

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