Forgue, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Genealogy

Parish #194

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: Entries between August and December 1717 are illegible because of dampness or the fading of the ink. There are defective records about 1757–1761, and for 1777. A large number of leaves prior to 1783 are imperfect through want of care. There is a modern transcript of the portion from 1770 to 1819. Mothers’ names not recorded in the entries until 1802. Marriages: There are transcribed entries of Proclamation Dues prior to 1807. There are two entries 1781–1782, three entries July 1788–June 1793, and five entries July 1796–August 1802. The records are blank November 1803–February 1806, and August 1807–June 1809, after which the record is one of Proclamations and marriages. Deaths: There are transcribed entries of Mortcloth Dues and no entries December 1792–January 1795. Source: Key to the Parochial Registers of Scotland, by V. Ben Bloxham, pub. 1970. British Book 941 K23b.

Established Church—Kirk Session Records
Minutes 1637–1665, 1787–1796, 1854–1891 Accounts 1768–1771, 1781–1846 Minutes and Accounts 1667–1686, 1734–1772 Cash Book 1766–1772 Communicants 1834–1849 Census and Ecclesiastical State of Lands in Parish 1836, 1854–1859 Other post-1855 records Note: Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH2/539

Forgue Associate Burgher Presbyterian Church
History— This congregation originated with persons in the district who were in favor of a movement known as the “Tabernacle Men”. They applied for supply of sermon from the Associate, Burgher Synod which was granted in 1806. A church was built in 1805. After the minister left in 1831, Forgue was supplied with sermon as a mission station until 1842. At that time the congregation became extinct. Source: Annals and Statistics of the United Presbyterian Church, by Rev. William MacKelvie, D.D., pub. 1873. Film #477618. More details are given in the source.

Records— There are no known records.

Forgue Free Church
History—  This congregation was formed at the Disruption by those who adhered to the Free Church parish. A church and manse were erected in 1844. In 1843 the population of the parish was 2400 and in1900 it was 1100. Membership: 1848, 400; 1900, 280 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— Various Minutes 1843–1883 Baptismal Register 1843–1849 Notes of Baptisms 1840–1864 Communion Rolls 1843, 1860–1910 Note: Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH3/1044.

Forgue Episcopal Church
History— This congregation has probably existed since the Revolution. In 1715 the minister was deposed for supporting the Pretender, which so offended the parishioners that many were induced to leave the Established Church and join with the Episcopalians. The chapel was erected in 1795. Several other members resided in adjoining parishes. The congregation was abolished in the latter half of the 19th century. Membership: 1795, 220; 1842, 180 Source: History of the Scottish Episcopal Church, by John P. Lawson, pub. 1843. A copy is not available in the Family History Library. Records— Christenings, Marriages, and Burials, 1830–1854 For more information write to: The Rectory Old Meldrum Inverurie AB51 0AD Scotland

This rector has stewardship over Forgue today.

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