Fenwick, Ayrshire, Scotland Genealogy

History

This history was written in

1842.

The parish anciently formed part of Kilmarnock. In 1642, it was disjoined from that parish, and was for some time known by the name of New-Kilmarnock. It appears to have derived its present name from Fenwick hill, in the neighborhood of the church.

Fenwick is the nearest town.

The Rev. Mr. Guthrie was the eldest son of a numerous family, three of whom devoted themselves to the work of the Christian ministry. About the age of 20 he made over the estate of which he was heir to his brother, that he might have not worldly cares to withdraw him from his studies and the duties of the sacred office. At the age of 24 he was appointed to the pastoral charge of this parish. He did a great deal to turn the parish and the members around to piety.

The population in

1831 was 2019. The population in 1842 was 2020.

One third of the population belongs to the Established Church and the rest to the Dissenting Church.

source: New Statistical Account of Scotland (FHL book 941 B4sa, series 2 vol. 5)