Latheron, Caithness, Scotland Genealogy

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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.” Notes: Prior to 1813, the record is a copy certified by the sheriff. There is a gap between 1770 and 1783. Two pages of irregular births for 1777-1812 are found after March 1813. Source: Key to the Parochial Registers of Scotland, by V. Ben Bloxham, pub. 1970. British Book 941 K23b.

Established Church—Kirk Session Records
Minutes 1734-1744, 1761-1776, 1809, 1819-1820, 1823-1910 List of Poor of the Parish 1839-1844 Note: Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH2/530.

Latheron Free Church
History— In 1843, the minister and most of the population, with the exception of a few persons, adhered to the Free Church. Because of emigration and evictions, the new church did not readily prosper. Membership: 1848, 30; 1900, 78. 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— There are no known pre-1855 records.

Berriedale Free Church
History— The minister of Berriedale quoad sacra parish left the Established Church in 1843. The congregation built a church at Dunbeath in 1857. Membership: 1848, 10; 1900, 68. 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— Accounts 1834-1872 - Church of Scotland to 1843 There are other post-1855 records Note: Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH3/592.

Lybster Free Church
History— In 1842, the congregation of Lybster quoad sacra church adhered to the Free Church. By 1847, they moved into their own building. With the decline of the fishing industry and consequent emigration, the population of the congregation decreased. Membership: 1855, 800 including adherents; 1900, 126. 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— Baptismal Register 1844-75, 1850-1933 Note: Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH3/882.

Bruan Free Church
History— This was a mission of the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge. When the minister adhered to the Free Church in 1843, the Society withdrew from the mission. The charge was sanctioned in 1845 and a minister was settled in 1847.