Old Machar, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Genealogy

Old Machar #168b

Established Church—Old Parochial Registers
Years Covered FHL Film Number Births: 1641–1721 991205 1721–1792 991206 1797–1819 991140 1776–1819 991142 1820–1836 991248 1820–1854 991249 1820–1854 - index 991251

Marriages: 1621–1721 991140 1722–1819 991141 1820–1835 991249 1835–1854 991250 1820–1854 - index 991251

Deaths: 1642–1819 991142 1820–1849 991250 1849–1854 991251 1772–January 1855 991251 1820–1854 - index 991251 1837–1852 - register of neglected entries 991251

Condition of Original Registers—
Index: 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: This record appears to have been kept with regularity throughout, and there is an appendix or supplement containing entries that were neglected to be made at the proper time, which seems to have been commenced about 1806. The dates embraced range from 1776 to 1854, inclusive. The entries bear the dates of and the authority for registration. Those made during 1855, under section 1 of the original Act, extend to 148 pages of the register. Marriages: Records are blank October 1636–April 1638, and February 1731–April 1744. Deaths: Records are burials which are blank September 1671–March 1673. Source: Key to the Parochial Registers of Scotland, by V. Ben Bloxham, pub. 1970. British Book 941 K23b. Monumental Inscriptions: FHL Book 941.25/O1 V3m; also some on film # 0196783 item 1.

Established Church—Kirk Session Records
Records— Extracts from Minutes 1621–1758 Accounts 1639–1754 Note: Printed in Records of Old Aberdeen, by A.M.Minro, FHL 941.25/A1 N2m vol. 2

Old Machar
Minutes 1621–1763, 1789–1907 Accounts 1642–1654 Collections 1621–1638, 1690–1720 Distributions 1698–1707 Miscellaneous Documents Note: These records, National Archives of Scotland record CH2/1020, have been returned to the parish.

Holburn
Communion Roll 1853–1903 Note: Available at the New Register House, Edinburgh, record CH2/715.

Woodside
Treasurer’s Minutes 1829–1842 Seat Rent Books 1844–1846 Manager’s Minutes 1829–1842, 1845–1876 Other post-1855 records are also available. Note: Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH2/777.

Old Machar Free Church
History— Those in this parish who at the Disruption adhered to the Free Church formed a congregation, and the charge was sanctioned in 1844. The congregation worshiped in temporary premises until the new church was opened in July 1846. A manse also was provided. The proximity of the Cathedral and King’s College Chapel was against the development of the congregation. Membership: 1848, 259; 1900, 164. 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— Baptisms and Marriages 1843–1943 with index Note: Available at the Aberdeen and North East Scotland Family History Society Shop, 158–164 King St., Aberdeen AB24 5BD, Scotland; Tel: 011–44–1224–646323. e–mail: enquiries”anesfhs.org.uk.

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