W.P. Church , Coatbridge

[Evelina]

A marriage in 1853 Old Monkland or Coatbridge, both people at Gartsherrie in this parish by the Rev. William Stirling, Minister of W.P. Church, Coatbridge. Anyone know what W.P. stands for? Thanks

[Forfarian]

A marriage in 1853 Old Monkland or Coatbridge, both people at Gartsherrie in this parish by the Rev. William Stirling, Minister of W.P. Church, Coatbridge. Anyone know what W.P. stands for?

According to FreeCEN there's a William Stirling, United Presbyterian Minister, Coatbridge, in New Dundyvan, Old Monkland, in the 1851 census. Could WP be a misreading of UP?

[Evelina]

Thank you for that, will check regards Evelina

[mhomac]

I have found a few references that might be of interest to you.

 Dunbeth Relief Church
 William STIRLING chosen as Miniser for this Church when it opened in 1838.
Census: Dwelling:Weir Street U P Manse
 Census Place: Old Monkland, Lanark, Scotland.
 William STIRLING Widower Age 69 M Kilsyth, Stirling, Scotland
 Rel: Head
 Occ: Minister Coatbridge U P Church

 He also has a daughter and servant at this address.
 The Relief Church united with the United Secession Church in
1847 to form the United Presbyterian Church.
 Dunbeth Relief Church, William Sterling was identified as a UP
Minister.

[Evelina]

Thank you that is interesting.

[Roncac]

A marriage in 1853 Old Monkland or Coatbridge, both people at Gartsherrie in this parish by the Rev. William Stirling, Minister of W.P. Church, Coatbridge. Anyone know what W.P. stands for? Thanks

If you are interested - William Stirling of Dunbeth Relief Church (later United Presbyterian) is listed in the Index of Scottish Presbyterian ministers: http://ecclegen.com/general-index-s2/#Stirling,%20John

A link there will take you to more information about him and his congregation.