Tongue, Sutherland, Scotland Genealogy

Tongue # 56

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: Records are very irregular and incomplete from 1796–1820. There are two pages of irregular entries, 1789–1825, at the beginning of the record. Marriages: Marriages are recorded among the births. Source: Key to the Parochial Registers of Scotland, by V. Ben Bloxham, pub. 1970. British Book 941 K23b.

Established Church—Kirk Session Records
Minutes 1777, 1781–1802, 1821–1845 (including communion rolls) Note: Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH2/509.

Tongue Free Church
History— The minister of Tongue adhered to the Free Church in 1843, but he was so inform that his son was at once appointed his colleague. Both died within a month in 1845. All the people in the eastern district of the parish, estimated at 1400, adhered to the Free Church except nine families. The congregation at first worshiped in a tent. A suitable site having been obtained, church and manse were erected in 1846. Membership: 1855, 750; 1900, 75. 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— Baptismal Register 1843–1882 Note: Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH3/449.

Melness and Eriboll Free Church
History— The missionary in charge of Melness adhered to the Free Church but was unable to work after the Disruption. A catechist was appointed in 1844. Churches were built at Melness and Eriboll. The Established Church at Melness, being empty, was converted into a public school. Later the proprietor gave the manse to the people. A minister was settled in 1855. A new church was built in 1900. Membership: 1859, 340; 1900, 65. 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— The extent of records is unknown.