Dalserf, Lanarkshire, Scotland Genealogy

Dalserf (#638)

Condition of Original Registers—
Indexed: 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: The record for November 1753–May 1772 is very irregular and incomplete. After December 1812 there are irregular entries on nine pages dated 1732–1831. Marriages: Registers are Proclamations. There are no entries June 1759–November 1772, January 1775–March 1785 except two for 1789, August 1785–September 1802. Deaths: Mortcloth Dues prior to November 1754, except November 1750–September 1751 only the year is specified in entries. There are no entries April 1759–August 1772, January 1775–October 1783 and the record ends October 1784. Source: Key to the Parochial Registers of Scotland, by V. Ben Bloxham, pub. 1970. British Book 941 K23b.

Established Church—Kirk Session Records
Minutes 1812–1907 Proclamations 1845–1869 Poor Fund Accounts 1737–1759, 1802–1825 Accounts 1812–1905 Note: Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH2/1013.

Larkhall Free Church
History— Evening services were appointed at Larkhall in July 1843. There is no evidence of progress until after a visit by Home Mission deputies in 1857. A mission station was formed in 1859. The charge was sanctioned in 1860. The church was built in 1861 and the manse in 1868. Membership: 1866, 153; 1900, 245. Source: Annals of the Free Church of Scotland, 1843–1900, ed. Rev. William Ewing, D.D., 2 vols. pub. 1914. FHL Film #918572. More details may be given in the source including a list of ministers.

Records—  The extent of records is unknown.

Larkhall United Presbyterian Church
History— In March 1834, the Relief Presbytery of Glasgow opened a preaching station in Larkhall which prospered despite opposition. A congregation was organized in August 1836 with 47 persons in communion with the Relief Church and 50 others belonging to other churches. A church was built that year; and was later enlarged. Source: Annals and Statistics of the United Presbyterian Church, by Rev. William MacKelvie, D.D., pub. 1873. FHL Film #477618. More details may be given in the source including a list of ministers.

Records— The extent of records is unknown.

Larkhall Congregational Church
History— This church was formed in 1804. It met in Wellgate Street. There is no record of any ordained minister over the church until 1822. This church ceased in 1848. A church of the Evangelical Union was formed in Park Road, Hamilton in the early 1870s. The members’ from Larkhall increased in Number to such an extent that is was decided to form a church in Larkhall, which was done in 1874. It was admitted to the Evangelical Union the following year. A church was built in Muir Street in 1876. Source: A History of Scottish Congregationalism, by Harry Escott, pub. 1960. FHL Book 941 K2es. This book includes a list of ministers.

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

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