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Delve into this collection to discover more about your ancestors from Clackmannanshire. Spanning from as early as the 13th century to the mid-19th century, the collection contains thousands of records capturing individuals across a wide range of historical contexts. What makes these records particularly valuable is the diversity of reasons for which people were recorded. Rather than documenting a single event or purpose, these records allow you to reflect on many different aspects of your ancestors everyday life. Your ancestor may have appeared as a communicant, been censured for absence from the kirk, or been involved in a local dispute, offering a different perspective on their life. The collection covers communities across Clackmannanshire, including Alloa, Tillicoultry, Dollar, and Clackmannan.
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Each record includes a transcript and the option to view a collection of images which give more context about the records and the local area. While details can vary for each record, you can expect to find a combination of the following facts:
- Name
- Parish
- Year
- Place
- Occupation
- Parents’ name
- Spouse’s name
- Notes
The notes field generally gives additional detail about the individual and often the reasoning for why they are being recorded.
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The records in this collection are brought to you thanks to the brilliant work of Bruce Bishop, who has collated the names in this collection using a range of different historical sources. The records in the collection can help you uncover details about your ancestors living in the area from as early as the 13th century.
Clackmannanshire lies in central Scotland, north of the Firth of Forth and between the historic counties of Perthshire and Fife. Historically, Clackmannanshire sat at a crossroads between the eastern lowlands, the central heartland around Stirling and the routes leading north into Perthshire. Today, Clackmannanshire is sometimes nicknamed ‘The Wee County’ because of its small geographical size, but its strategic location gave it more historical significance than its size might suggest.
From the 18th and 19th centuries onwards, Clackmannanshire became an important industrial area for Scotland and was well known for coal mining, brewing, glassmaking and textiles. Alloa, a town in the area which sits on the north bank of the River Forth, developed into a significant port and industrial town.
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