Blairgowrie, Perthshire, Scotland Genealogy

Parish #335

History
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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 May 1659–February 1702, only two for November 1721–August 1725, and none for April 1738–June 1742. Eleven irregular entries from 1820–1841 are recorded on the flyleaf at 1815. Mothers' names are generally omitted 1755–1764. Marriages: There are no marriage entries March 1659–April 1702 and March 1738–November 1742. There is a separate record containing proclamations 1647–1658. Death: Mortcloth Dues. Source: Key to the Parochial Registers of Scotland, by V. Ben Bloxham, pub. 1970. British Book 941 K23b.

Brown Street Chapel, St. Mary’s
Seat Rents 1842–1843 Accounts 1838–1843 Other post-1855 records Note: Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH2/1462.

Blairgowrie United Presbyterian Church
History— Rattray, the name by which this congregation was long known, is a parish neighboring Blairgowrie. The congregation of Rattray originated in1757. On September 20th 1757 obtained supply of sermon from the General Associate Anti-burgher Presbytery of Perth. First church built 1758, at Old Rattray; second built, 1792, third 1835. The name of Blairgowrie was given to the congregation in 1871. Source: Annals and Statistics of the United Presbyterian Church, by Rev. William MacKelvie, D.D., pub. 1873. Film #477618. More details are given in the source.

Records— Baptisms 1767–1810 Various Minutes 1757–1884 Other post-1855 records Note: Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH3/1467.

Blairgowrie First Free Church
History— The minister of the parish, and a large proportion of his congregation, "came out" in 1843. The church was opened later that year. In 1857, the congregation split over the election of a minister, the minority forming a new congregation called the South Free. The failure of local industries, which began about 1890, affected adversely all the churches. Membership: 1848, 1040; 1900, 772. 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 1834–1839, 1849–1910 Note: Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH3/916.

Blairgowrie South Free Church
History— This congregation was formed by those who seceded from the First Free church in 1857. The charge was sanctioned in 1858, and a church was opened. Membership: 1859, 190; 1900, 190. 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— The extent of records is unknown.

Blairgowrie Congregational Church
History— Preachers were sent to Blairgowrie in 1802. A church was formed and constituted in 1803. This church dispersed by 1921 and its few remaining members became associated with the church in Coupar Angus. Source: A History of Scottish Congregationalism, by Harry Escott, pub. 1960. FHL book 941 K2es. Further details are given in the source including a list of ministers.

Records— The extent of pre-1855 records is unknown. For information write to: The United Reformed Church, Scottish Synod Office PO Box 189 240 Cathedral Street Glasgow G1 2BX Scotland

Roman Catholic Church
History— A congregation was formed in 1837 but it was served from Perth until the church in Blairgowrie was built and dedicated to St.Stephen in 1848.

Records— Baptisms 1850–1883 Marriages 1849–1882 Confirmations 1850–1883 Note: Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record RH21/37.

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