Forename Surname Place Topic Trade Year From Year To Results 1 to 100 of 1345 << Previous 100 Next 100 >> Back to Main Page Record 1 Forename : Andrew, Mr Surname : ADAIR Trade : minister Topic : he preaches at Troqueer, and attends a meeting of the Session Date : 1743-06-26 Reference : CH2/1036/1(3) Page : 1 Notes : Record 2 Forename : Jean Surname : ADAIR Trade : Topic : she is blamed by Mary Milligan for provoking her to curse and swear Date : 1743-08-14 Reference : CH2/1036/1(3) Page : 2 Notes : Blasphemy Record 3 Forename : Jean Surname : ADAIR Trade : Topic : widow of William Murray [Mowray]; she is with child, and confesses that Edward Corrie is the father; the child was conceived "in the Factory Countiing Room in the Friers Vennel in Drumfries" Date : 1752-01-29 Reference : CH2/1036/8 Page : 6-8, 26, 27 (twice), 33, 34, 128-129 Notes : fornication; illegitimacy Record 4 Forename : Jean Surname : ADAIR Trade : Topic : widow of William Murray; she confesses that she has conceived an illegitimate child, and names Richard Willson as the father; the case is referred to the Presbytery Date : 1754-10-30 Reference : CH2/1036/8 Page : 61-62, 65-66 Notes : illegitimacy; fornication Record 5 Forename : Jean Surname : ADAIR Trade : Topic : she is a witness to Mary Drummond and Jean Hill's fighting and swearing Date : 1761-01-08 Reference : CH2/1036/9 Page : 42-43 Notes : Record 6 Forename : James Surname : ADAMSON Trade : Topic : husband of Esther M'Naught; confesses to irregular marriage Date : 1762-05-05 Reference : CH2/1036/9 Page : 63 Notes : irregular marriage Record 7 Forename : James, Mr Surname : ADAMSON Trade : Topic : former Episcopal minister of Kelton; he married John Neilson and Elizabeth Maxwell irregularly Date : 1707-02-23 Reference : CH2/1036/2 Page : 14 Notes : irregular marriage Record 8 Forename : Agnes Surname : AFFLECK Trade : Topic : wife of John Wattison; she is named as a witness by Ann Chalmers Date : 1758-06-03 Reference : CH2/1036/8 Page : 134 Notes : Record 9 Forename : John Surname : AFFLECK Trade : Topic : formerly servant to ?? Gordon at Grange, now servant to Mr. Frazer at Barr; he is named as father of Marion Brown's illegitimate child Date : 1754-09-07 Reference : CH2/1036/8 Page : 55-58, 66-67 Notes : illegitimacy Record 10 Forename : John Surname : AFLECK Trade : Topic : he is allowed 10s Date : 1699-06-04 Reference : CH2/1036/1(2) Page : 24, 26, 32 Notes : poverty; charity Record 11 Forename : Margaret Surname : Afleck Trade : Topic : she is allowed 10s Date : 1701-01-12 Reference : CH2/1036/1(1) Page : 25 Notes : charity; poverty Record 12 Forename : Margaret Surname : AFLECK Trade : Topic : she is given 12s Date : 1715-02-22 Reference : CH2/1036/3 Page : 13 Notes : charity; poverty Record 13 Forename : Margaret Surname : AFLECK Trade : Topic : she is given 9s Date : 1715-09-11 Reference : CH2/1036/4 Page : 6, 10, 11 (twice) Notes : charity; poverty Record 14 Forename : John Surname : AFLECK [FLECK] Trade : Topic : he is allowed 10s, which he is to receive from John Anderson Date : 1699-05-14 Reference : CH2/1036/1(1) Page : 10, 12, 15, 17, 19, 21 Notes : charity; poverty Record 15 Forename : Elizabeth Surname : AIKIN Trade : Topic : she is named as a witness by John Ogilvie Date : 1758-06-03 Reference : CH2/1036/8 Page : 135 Notes : Record 16 Forename : James Surname : AIKIN Trade : Topic : Bettie Deimster is his servant Date : 1699-12-17 Reference : CH2/1036/1(1) Page : 16 Notes : Record 17 Forename : Elizabeth Surname : AITKIN Trade : Topic : she is a witness to Ann Little's naming of the father of her illegitimate child Date : 1759-04-28 Reference : CH2/1036/9 Page : 6 Notes : Record 18 Forename : James Surname : AITKIN Trade : Topic : elder; he is appointed to attend the meetings of the Synod and Presbytery Date : 1752-10-01 Reference : CH2/1036/8 Page : 13 Notes : elder Record 19 Forename : James Surname : AITKIN Trade : Topic : elder; he is chosen to attend the Synod and Presbytery Date : 1759-04-08 Reference : CH2/1036/9 Page : 7, 143 Notes : elder Record 20 Forename : John Surname : AITKIN Trade : Topic : son of William Aitkin; accused of scandalous behaviour with Elizabeth Johnston, and drunkenness Date : 1755-10-17 Reference : CH2/1036/8 Page : 75-78 Notes : fornication; drunkenness Record 21 Forename : William Surname : AITKIN Trade : Topic : father of John Aitkin; his son is accused of scandalous behaviour with Elizabeth Johnston Date : 1755-10-17 Reference : CH2/1036/8 Page : 75 Notes : Record 22 Forename : Grizel Surname : ALEXANDER Trade : Topic : wife of James Ewing; she confesses to irregular marriage Date : 1765-02-25 Reference : CH2/1036/9 Page : 121-122 Notes : irregular marriage Record 23 Forename : Harry Surname : ALEXANDER Trade : violer Topic : found drinking in time of sermon; his case is referred to the civil magistrate Date : 1706-02-03 Reference : CH2/1036/2 Page : 5 (twice) Notes : Sabbath observance Record 24 Forename : Helen Surname : ALEXANDER Trade : Topic : she is reported to be with child begotten in fornication with John Henderson Date : 1729-10-19 Reference : CH2/1036/7 Page : 17-19, 39, 45 (twice), 46-47 Notes : fornication Record 25 Forename : Agnes Surname : ALLAN Trade : Topic : John Young, beggar, is accused of adultery with her Date : 1725-06-27 Reference : CH2/1036/6 Page : 1, 4 Notes : adultery Record 26 Forename : Elizabeth Surname : ALLAN Trade : Topic : Thomas Mutter claims that he was married to her in the Tron Kirk in Edinburgh Date : 1753-03-04 Reference : ch2/1036/8 Page : 23 Notes : Record 27 Forename : James Surname : ALLAN Trade : Topic : he is given 20s, to be given to John Allan in Kirkconnel for a coffin for a poor stranger Date : 1701-05-11 Reference : CH2/1036/1(1) Page : 27 Notes : Record 28 Forename : John Surname : ALLAN Trade : Topic : he is to be given 20s for a coffin for a poor stranger Date : 1701-05-11 Reference : CH2/1036/1(1) Page : 27, 29, 36 Notes : Record 29 Forename : John Surname : ALLAN Trade : Topic : in view of his poor condition, he is given 20s Date : 1701-07-13 Reference : CH2/1036/1(1) Page : 28 Notes : charity; poverty Record 30 Forename : John Surname : ALLAN Trade : Topic : he is accused of unseasonable drinking and fighting Date : 1705-12-23 Reference : CH2/1036/2 Page : 3, 4 Notes : drunkenness Record 31 Forename : John Surname : ALLAN Trade : Topic : Barbara Keig is accused of fornication with him; he is summoned to appear (p.8, twice) Date : 1715-01-09 Reference : CH2/1036/3 Page : 7-8, 8 (twice), 9, 10, 11, 15, 16 (twice) Notes : fornication Record 32 Forename : Joseph Surname : ALLAN Trade : Topic : as an elder, he is to attend the Synod and Presbytery meetings Date : 1753-04-08 Reference : CH2/1036/8 Page : 27 Notes : elder Record 33 Forename : Joseph Surname : ALLAN Trade : Topic : as an elder, he is appointed to attend the Synod and Presbytery meetings Date : 1760-04-30 Reference : CH2/1036/9 Page : 21, 61 Notes : elder Record 34 Forename : Marion [Meron] Surname : ALLAN Trade : Topic : she is given 15s Date : 1700-12-15 Reference : CH2/1036/1(1) Page : 25, 27 Notes : charity; poverty Record 35 Forename : Thomas Surname : ALLAN Trade : Topic : he is given 10s Date : 1700-03-28 Reference : CH2/1036/1(1) Page : 18, 28 Notes : charity; poverty Record 36 Forename : William Surname : ALLAN Trade : Topic : "a scandalous man & a stranger", he wants a testimonial Date : 1700-02-18 Reference : CH2/1036/1{1} Page : 17 (thrice) Notes : testimonial Record 37 Forename : William Surname : ALLAN Trade : weaver Topic : he is a witness in the case of Henry M'Dougan Date : 1755-08-04 Reference : CH2/1036/8 Page : 71 Notes : Record 38 Forename : William Surname : AMBROSE Trade : Topic : calling himself a minister, he has performed an irregular marriage between James Clark and Agnes Brown at Woodside of Rockhall Date : 1756-12-22 Reference : CH2/1036/8 Page : 108 Notes : irregular marriage Record 39 Forename : Janet Surname : ANDERSON Trade : Topic : she is a witness in the case of Jean Waugh Date : 1699-04-27 Reference : CH2/1036/1(1) Page : 9 Notes : Record 40 Forename : Janet Surname : ANDERSON Trade : Topic : she is a witness in the case of Jean Waugh Date : 1699-04-27 Reference : CH2/1036/1(2) Page : 22 Notes : Record 41 Forename : John Surname : ANDERSON Trade : Topic : John Fleck is to receive 10s from him Date : 1699-05-14 Reference : CH2/1036/1(1) Page : 10 Notes : Record 42 Forename : John Surname : ANDERSON Trade : Topic : he is given 10s Date : 1716-06-24 Reference : CH2/1036/4 Page : 20 Notes : charity; poverty Record 43 Forename : John Surname : ANDERSON Trade : Topic : he has found money from the stolen Troqueer poors box Date : 1733-04-01 Reference : CH2/1036/7 Page : 57 Notes : Record 44 Forename : Margaret Surname : ANDERSON Trade : Topic : she was irregularly married to James Cowan Date : 1733-09-09 Reference : CH2/1036/7 Page : 61=62 Notes : irregular marriage Record 45 Forename : Sarah Surname : ANDERSON Trade : Topic : being an unmarried woman, she confesses that she is with child, and names John Menzies as the father; the child was conceived in the Blue Bell Inn in Dumfries Date : 1760-05-23 Reference : CH2/1036/9 Page : 28-29, 33 (twice), 34 (twice), 35, 36, 138-140, 143 (twice), 146-147, 152, 154 Notes : illegitimacy; fornication Record 46 Forename : James Surname : ARMSTRONG Trade : Topic : son of Thomas Armstrong; husband of Janet Corrie; he confesses to irregular marriage; Mary Gordon names him as father of her unborn child (pp.72-75) Date : 1762-12-29 Reference : CH2/1036/9 Page : 70-71, 72-75, 80-81, 82-83, 84-85, 89, 107-108, 150 Notes : irregular marriage Record 47 Forename : James Surname : ARMSTRONG Trade : Topic : witness to an irregular marriage Date : 1766-04-01 Reference : CH2/1036/9 Page : 140 Notes : Record 48 Forename : John Surname : ARMSTRONG Trade : Topic : calling himself a minister, he has signed a marriage certificate for Arthur Barr and Jean Ewart Date : 1751-11-21 Reference : CH2/1036/8 Page : 3 Notes : irregular marriage Record 49 Forename : John Surname : ARMSTRONG Trade : Topic : son of Thomas Armstrong; he has irregularly married Mary M'Dowall Date : 1756-02-17 Reference : CH2/1036/8 Page : 85-88, 91-94 Notes : irregular marriage Record 50 Forename : Thomas Surname : ARMSTRONG Trade : Topic : father of John Armstrong; his son has been irregularly married Date : 1756-02-17 Reference : CH2/1036/8 Page : 85 Notes : irregular marriage Record 51 Forename : Thomas Surname : ARMSTRONG Trade : Topic : father of James Armstrong; his son is named by Mary Gordon as father of her unborn child Date : 1763-04-05 Reference : CH2/1036/9 Page : 72 Notes : Record 52 Forename : William Surname : ARMSTRONG Trade : Topic : he is paid his salaries and mortcloth money Date : 1754-07-17 Reference : CH2/1036/8 Page : 40 Notes : Record 53 Forename : Jean Surname : ARTHUR Trade : Topic : she accuses Janet Wattison of slander Date : 1722-04-01 Reference : CH2/1036/5 Page : 56-57, 57-58, 59-61, 63-64 Notes : slander Record 54 Forename : William Surname : ATKINS Trade : Topic : he has signed a marriage certificate for William Smith and Helen Brook Date : 1753-09-26 Reference : CH2/1036/8 Page : 30 Notes : irregular marriage Record 55 Forename : Joseph Surname : BACON Trade : soldier Topic : he was a witness to Garrett Morriss and Maryann Cannon's marriage Date : 1756-02-11 Reference : CH2/1036/8 Page : 83-84 Notes : Record 56 Forename : Thomas Surname : BARBER Trade : Topic : confesses to fornication with Mary M'Minn Date : 1764-09-09 Reference : CH2/1036/9 Page : 110-111, 111 (twice), 112 Notes : fornication Record 57 Forename : John, Mr Surname : BARCLAY Trade : minister Topic : he is said to have performed an irregular marriage Date : 1708-10-03 Reference : CH2/1036/2 Page : 22 Notes : irregular marriage Record 58 Forename : Arthur Surname : BARR Trade : Topic : husband of Jean Ewart; he and Jean Ewart admit that they were irregularly married; they are to pay 5s. For the use of the poor Date : 1751-11-21 Reference : CH2/1036/8 Page : 3, 4, 5 Notes : irregular marriage Record 59 Forename : Grisen Surname : BARRIE Trade : Topic : she is named as a witness by Ann Chalmers Date : 1758-06-03 Reference : CH2/1036/8 Page : 134 Notes : Record 60 Forename : John Surname : BATTY Trade : Topic : "calling himslef a minister", he has performed an irregular marriage between Charles Howat and Jean Shortridge Date : 1754-05-15 Reference : CH2/1036/8 Page : 37-38 Notes : irregular marriage Record 61 Forename : David Surname : BEAN Trade : Topic : he is a heritor of the parish Date : 1766-05-29 Reference : CH2/1036/9 Page : 150 Notes : heritor Record 62 Forename : John Surname : BECK Trade : Topic : he is given 12s Date : 1715-02-13 Reference : CH2/1036/3 Page : 10 Notes : charity; poverty Record 63 Forename : John Surname : BECK Trade : Topic : on the recommendation of the presbytery, he is given 12s Date : 1716-02-26 Reference : CH2/1036/4 Page : 11 Notes : charity Record 64 Forename : Elizabeth Surname : BEE Trade : servant Topic : daughter of William Bee; a stranger from Balmaghie, she has given birth to a child in the Bridgend; she is ordered to return to her father's house in Kelton Date : 1763-11-02 Reference : CH2/1036/9 Page : 89-89a Notes : illegitimacy Record 65 Forename : William Surname : BEE Trade : Topic : father of Elizabeth Bee; his daughter has given birth to an illegitimate child Date : 1763-11-02 Reference : CH2/1036/9 Page : 89-89a Notes : Record 66 Forename : James Surname : BELL Trade : merchant Topic : baillie; he is a witness to John Armstrong's confession to irregular marriage Date : 1756-02-17 Reference : CH2/1036/8 Page : 86 Notes : Record 67 Forename : James Surname : BELL Trade : Topic : husband of Mary Snoden; confesses to irregular marriage and antenuptial fornication Date : 1765-10-16 Reference : CH2/1036/9 Page : 128-130 Notes : irregular marriage Record 68 Forename : Janet Surname : BELL Trade : Topic : she is on the poors roll Date : 1698-05-22 Reference : CH2/1036/1(2) Page : 2, 5 Notes : charity; poverty Record 69 Forename : Janet Surname : BELL Trade : Topic : she is allowed 20s Date : 1698-12-04 Reference : CH2/1036/1(1) Page : 4 Notes : charity; poverty Record 70 Forename : John Surname : BELL Trade : Topic : husband of Helen Murray [Mowray]; he gives evidence in the case of John Cunningham and Jean Clark Date : 1754-07-23 Reference : CH2/1036/8 Page : 40, 42-43 Notes : Record 71 Forename : Marion Surname : BELL Trade : Topic : she confesses that she has conceived an illegitimate child, and names the father as Gavin Lewars Date : 1732-06-04 Reference : CH2/1036/7 Page : 48-49, 51 Notes : fornication; illegitimacy Record 72 Forename : Richard Surname : BELL Trade : Topic : deceased husband of Margaret Brown; his widow is granted a testimonial Date : 1706-07-21 Reference : CH2/1036/2 Page : 10 Notes : testimonial Record 73 Forename : William Surname : BELL Trade : merchant Topic : he is a witness to John Armstrong's confession to irregular marriage Date : 1756-02-17 Reference : CH2/1036/8 Page : 86, 87 Notes : Record 74 Forename : James Surname : BENNET Trade : Topic : tenant of Elizabeth M'Naught; their houses and goods have been lost in a violent fire, and a collection is to be taken up for them Date : 1720-08-21 Reference : CH2/1036/5 Page : 36 (twice), 37 Notes : collections; fire Record 75 Forename : John Surname : BENNET Trade : weaver Topic : he is a witness in the case of adultery between Robert Welsh and Margaret Russel Date : 1727-08-13 Reference : CH2/1036/6 Page : 28, 29, 36 Notes : Record 76 Forename : John (elder) Surname : BENNOCH Trade : weaver Topic : John Wilson is his servant Date : 1707-03-23 Reference : CH2/1036/2 Page : 14 Notes : Record 77 Forename : John (elder) Surname : BENNOCH Trade : weaver Topic : father of John Bennoch; Janet Wilson accuses him of slander Date : 1720-01-17 Reference : CH2/1036/5 Page : 27-29, 30-31 Notes : slander Record 78 Forename : John (younger) Surname : BENNOCH Trade : weaver Topic : Janet Wilson accuses him of slander Date : 1720-01-17 Reference : CH2/1036/5 Page : 27-29, 30-31 Notes : slander Record 79 Forename : Robert Surname : BENNOCH Trade : mason Topic : accused of drunkenness; dismissed with a rebuke (p.6) Date : 1698-05-25 Reference : CH2/1036/1(2) Page : 4, 5, 6 Notes : drunkenness Record 80 Forename : Robert Surname : BENNOCH Trade : Topic : accused of drunkenness Date : 1701-09-21 Reference : CH2/1036/1(1) Page : 30 Notes : drunkenness Record 81 Forename : James Surname : BIGGAR Trade : Topic : husband of Agnes Stevenson; he is accused of drunkenness, swearing and entertaining vagrant persons, bold beggars and vagabonds in his house; found guilty and awarded a sessional rebuke Date : 1707-02-04 Reference : CH2/1036/2 Page : 12 (four times) Notes : drunkenness; blasphemy Record 82 Forename : Samuel Surname : BIRAN Trade : Topic : he is given £1.10s Date : 1715-02-22 Reference : CH2/1036/3 Page : 12 Notes : charity; poverty Record 83 Forename : Janet Surname : BIRKMYRE Trade : Topic : she is a witness in the case of Alexander Meek Date : 1706-09-22 Reference : CH2/1036/2 Page : 10 Notes : Record 84 Forename : Grizell Surname : BLACK Trade : Topic : she was irregularly married to John Walker Date : 1755-11-08 Reference : CH2/1036/8 Page : 78-80 Notes : irregular marriage Record 85 Forename : James Surname : BLACK Trade : Topic : John Cunningham and Jean Clark lodged in his house Date : 1754-07-30 Reference : CH2/1036/8 Page : 45 Notes : Record 86 Forename : Janet Surname : BLACK Trade : servant Topic : servant to George Rae; she is to be cited with regard to the case of William Edgar Date : 1701-10-12 Reference : CH2/1036/1(1) Page : 31, 32 Notes : Record 87 Forename : John Surname : BLACK Trade : Topic : he is a witness in the case of Robert Hood and others accused of drunkenness and swearing Date : 1702-01-11 Reference : CH2/1036/1(1) Page : 35 Notes : Record 88 Forename : Mary Surname : BLACK Trade : Topic : she is a witness in the case of Elizabeth Tait and Mary Drummond Date : 1754-08-09 Reference : CH2/1036/8 Page : 52, 53 Notes : Record 89 Forename : John Surname : BLACKLOCK Trade : bricklayer Topic : James Haining was his apprentice Date : 1732-06-04 Reference : CH2/1036/7 Page : 49 Notes : Record 90 Forename : Lucy Surname : BLAIR Trade : Topic : daughter of Margaret Fisher; niece of James Fisher; she is accused of incest with her uncle James Fisher Date : 1719-11-21 Reference : CH2/1036/5 Page : 21-27 Notes : incest Record 91 Forename : Mary Surname : BLAIR Trade : Topic : a widow and a stranger; she is given 4s Date : 1716-07-01 Reference : CH2/1036/4 Page : 21 Notes : charity; poverty Record 92 Forename : Robert, Mr. Surname : BLAIR Trade : minister Topic : he presides at a meeting of the Session Date : 1705-10-14 Reference : CH2/1036/2 Page : 2, 14, 18 Notes : Record 93 Forename : Robert, Mr. Surname : BLAIR Trade : minister Topic : he presides at a meeting of the Session Date : 1719-02-01 Reference : CH2/1036/5 Page : 2 Notes : Record 94 Forename : John Surname : BLAND Trade : Topic : he witnessed the irregular marriage between John Brown and Margaret Muir Date : 1760-05-18 Reference : CH2/1036/9 Page : 27 Notes : Record 95 Forename : John Surname : BONNER Trade : servant Topic : servant to Mr. Maxwell of Terraughtie; he is accused of slandering Agnes Wright Date : 1766-05-22 Reference : CH2/1036/9 Page : 147-148 Notes : slander Record 96 Forename : Blanch Surname : BOWIE Trade : Topic : she is given 12s Date : 1715-02-22 Reference : CH2/1036/3 Page : 12 Notes : charity; poverty Record 97 Forename : John, Mr. Surname : BOWIE Trade : minister Topic : he is called to be minister of Troqueer; ordained and admitted (p.25) Date : 1709-06-23 Reference : CH2/1036/2 Page : 24, 25 Notes : appointment - minister Record 98 Forename : John, Mr. Surname : BOWIE Trade : {late} minister Topic : he has bequeathed £10 for the support of a schoolmasster to teach English in Troqueer Date : 1732-08-06 Reference : CH2/1036/7 Page : 53 Notes : education Record 99 Forename : Marion Surname : BOWIE Trade : Topic : she is given £1.10s Date : 1715-02-22 Reference : CH2/1036/3 Page : 13 Notes : charity; poverty Record 100 Forename : Marion Surname : BOWIE Trade : Topic : she is a witness in the case of Mary Conkie, accused of slander Date : 1719-03-22 Reference : CH2/1036/5 Page : 5, 6, 8, 9, 12-13 Notes : Results 1 to 100 of 1345 << Previous 100 Next 100 >> Back to Main Page