Hobkirk, Roxburghshire, Scotland Genealogy

Hobkirk (#790)

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 center. Some records may be indexed in the International Genalogical Index. Births: Record is somewhat irregular after 1800. Mother's names are not recorded in the entries. Marriages: Only transcribed entries of proclamation fees before December 1837. Deaths: Only four entries prior to July 1809, after which date Mortcloth Dues are recorded. Source: Key to the Parochial Registers of Scotland, by V. Ben Bloxham, pub. 1970. British Book 941 K23b.

Established Church—Kirk Session Records
There are none.

Wolflee Free Church
History— This congregation was formed by people who, in the parishes of Hobkirk and Southdean, "came out" in 1843. A church was built in 1844, in Crown Wood, Wolflee. The charge was sanctioned in 1845. The manse was built in 1849. A new church was erected in 1867, near the manse, the proprietor generously making an exchange of ground. The district is wholly pastoral with a decreasing population. The church was at first known as Hobkirk and Southdean; when the charge was sanctioned it was called Wolflee. Membership: 1848, 86; 1900, 113. 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. Records— Extent of records is unknown.