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“This Child at the time of its Baptism could not find a Father. Her Mother gave it to a Packman which she said came up to her on the road from Edinr. Though the Father was suspected to be nearer the doors.”
The Kirk Session was composed of the minister and elders of the parish church, and it dealt with, amongst other things, the moral behaviour of the parishioners. Adulterers, fornicators, drunkards, slanderers and Sabbath breakers were all brought before the Kirk Session to answer for their behaviour and to do penance for their crimes.
The Kirk Session records for the whole of Scotland have now been digitised up to 1901 and are available online. Currently, this availability is only for a limited number of pilot archive and registration services, including the Burns Monument Centre and we are honoured to host the launch of this invaluable archive.
Delve into the past with Robin Urquhart from the National Records of Scotland as he introduces the website, explains how it can assist in your family history research and uncover some true gems hidden in the records.
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