Glenarcy and Inishail, Argyle, Scotland

Parish #512

History
Tradition alleges that Druidism of old, occupied the spot on which the church now stands. Cladich is the nearest town. Rev. Dr. John Smith of Campbelton, translated the Scriptures into Galic. Donald Smith M.D. is another well known person from this parish. The Maarquis of Breadalban; Campbell of Monzie; and The Duke of Argyle were the major land owners. The land was primarily used for, sheep and Cattle. The earliest parish records were dated 1753. They have been kept on and off since. Most people go to the Presbyterian church.

This account was written in 1844. source: New Statistical Account of Scotland (FHL book 941 B4sa, series 2 vol. 7) also available online at http://edina.ac.uk/stat-acc-scot/. Browse the scanned pages under 'For non-subscribers,' then search for the parish report.

Condition of Original Records—
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: Glenorchy: there is a duplicate of entries October 1765–April 1767. Mothers' names are not recorded until December 1765 and usually omitted 1781–1791 inclusive, and sometimes after that. Inishail: the flyleaf contains irregular entries 1786–1805, with two dated 1749 and 1756. The record is defective 1778–1787 inclusive and 1812–1813. Marriages:Glenorchy: only one entry appears for 1767 and one for 1814. There are only four entries March 1796–June 1801. There are occasional references to irregular marriages and entries of sums collected at marriages among the Mortcloth Dues. Inishail: only six entries exist prior to April 1777, and the record is generally defective throughout. However, there are references made to the registers of Glenorchy and Kilchrenan for entries of marriages applicable to Inishail on various dates after 1771. Deaths: Glenorchy: Mortcloth Dues are intermixed with other matters. Inishail: there are no entries. Source: Key to the Parochial Registers of Scotland, by V. Ben Bloxham, pub. 1970. British book 941 K23b.

Glenorchy
Minutes and Accounts 1765–1798, 1837–1859 Accounts 1767–1771

Innishail
Minutes and Accounts 1765–1860 Collections 1824–1860 Accounts 1767–1771 Poors’ Funds 1821–1863 Note: Available at the Scottish National Archives, Edinburgh, record CH2/968

See also Muchairn parish.

Glenorchy Free Church
History— The minister of Glenorchy and most of his congregation left the Established Church in 1843. By the kindness of Lord Breadalbane, a temporary wooden church was erected in which they worshiped until their church and manse were ready for occupation. Membership: 1848, 100; 1900, 70. 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 including ministers.

Records— Minutes 1843–1891 Note: Records located at the Free Church offices in Edinburgh

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