25 January 2020

Findmypast Updates: Scotland to the fore

Scotland, Poor Law & Poor Lists
This collection of 123,389 poor relief records, 107,176 of which are for Paisley, includes a transcript and original record (only a few available) that reveal the level of poverty, family details, occupation, residence, denomination and the nature of the relief they received. In a sample of 139 results less than half had a date attached and only one an original image.

Scotland, Lanarkshire School Registers and Records
29,981 school register transcripts. Find last and first name, birth year, birth date, year (of the record), school name, place, residence, admission date, last school, parent's name and occupation. Records are from 1864 to 1939.

Scotland, Dundee & Forfarshire (Angus) Births & Baptisms 1562-1855
Over 186,000 records covering all parishes have been added to the collection. Search these parish birth and baptism records and discover the date and location of baptism, residence, parent’s names and father’s occupation.

Scotland, Dundee & Forfarshire (Angus) Marriages & Banns 1562-1855
Over 92,000 new records covering all parishes are now available to search. These records may reveal when and where banns were read, the date and location of marriage, parent’s names, father’s occupation and corresponding details for the spouse.

Scotland, Dundee & Forfarshire (Angus) Deaths & Burials 1562-1855
Find information on over 74,000 additions covering all parishes. These transcripts may also reveal the deceased’s occupation, condition, residence, father’s name and next of kin.

In addition, six new Yorkshire titles were added to the British & Irish Newspaper collection this week.

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