Meigle, Perthshire, Scotland Genealogy

Parish #379

History
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Condition of Original Registers—
Indexed: For an index to these records, see the Scottish Church Records Index on computer at the Family History Library under “Databases on the Network.” Births: Birth mothers' names are not recorded until August 1794. Marriages: No marriage entries for 1740. The fact of marriage is stated after November 1788. Deaths: Mortcloth Dues are intermixed with other matters. Source: Key to the Parochial Registers of Scotland, by V. Ben Bloxham, pub. 1970. British Book 941 K23b.

Established Church—Kirk Session Records

Minutes and Accounts 1766–1809 Miscellaneous Papers 1799–1890 Note: Available at the National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh, record CH2/1241.

Nonconformist Church Records

Meigle Free Church

History— This congregation dates from 1843. At first one session was formed for Meigle and Newtyle, and one service each Sunday was conducted at each place. The Meigle Congregation worshiped in a hall. Meigle was sanctioned as a separate charge and a minister settled in September 1845. A fruitless effort was made to unite the two congregations in 1850. In 1851–1852 the church and manse were erected. Many members left and joined Newtyle, which then became a regular charge. Membership: 1848, 140; 1900, 140. 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— The extent of pre-1855 records is unknown. No records deposited at the National Archives of Scotland.