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Haddingtonshire parish churches 19th Century
« on: Monday 16 February 09 08:41 GMT (UK) »
Can anyone please help me?

What are the names of the parish churches for East Fenton and also Haddington in the 19th century?

Are there any good websites which show pictures of these churches?

My EDINGTON ancestors were largely ploughmen in the area.

Jill Statton, Adelaide, South Australia
From Adelaide, South Australia, I am primarily interested in the WEBB family:
William - Tamworth STS, Melton Mowbray LEI
Mrs Sarah nee BINDLEY - Ealing MDX
William Thomas Bindley - South Australia
Allan - Calcutta, India
Edward Walter - Leamington WAR
Matthew - Paddington LND
Arthur Charles - South Australia
Sarah Frances - Bendigo VIC Australia
Francis - Macclesfield CHS
Mrs Charlotte HAMPSON - Doncaster YKS
George - Camberwell SRY
Charles - South Australia

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Re: Haddingtonshire parish churches 19th Century
« Reply #1 on: Monday 16 February 09 12:12 GMT (UK) »
I hadn't heard of East Fenton before which surprised me as I have family in the area.

Found this but I'm sure there are better links.

http://www.rootschat.com/links/05le/   

As for Haddington, was it Haddington itself, or Haddingtonshire? 

I've got photos of a number of churches in the area.  Will also recheck a book I have of East Lothian.

Dave
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FORREST (Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Stirlingshire and Dunbartonshire)
ROONEY (Co Down, Co Antrim) 
BORTHWICK, FORTUNE, BARKER, SIVES (Lothians)
ANDERSON (Moray, Caithness)

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Re: Haddingtonshire parish churches 19th Century
« Reply #2 on: Monday 16 February 09 12:25 GMT (UK) »
To confirm, I wish to know the parish churches of East Fenton, Haddington and now also Dirleton, all in Haddingtonshire.  Thanks.
From Adelaide, South Australia, I am primarily interested in the WEBB family:
William - Tamworth STS, Melton Mowbray LEI
Mrs Sarah nee BINDLEY - Ealing MDX
William Thomas Bindley - South Australia
Allan - Calcutta, India
Edward Walter - Leamington WAR
Matthew - Paddington LND
Arthur Charles - South Australia
Sarah Frances - Bendigo VIC Australia
Francis - Macclesfield CHS
Mrs Charlotte HAMPSON - Doncaster YKS
George - Camberwell SRY
Charles - South Australia

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Re: Haddingtonshire parish churches 19th Century
« Reply #3 on: Monday 16 February 09 12:52 GMT (UK) »
Now, Dirleton, I do know.
Lots of family there.  1760 onwards for sure, possibly earlier.

Sives/Sibbet and variations, Bell, Fortune.......

I'll dig out that book.

Dave

PS - I possibly didn't read your initial post fully.  I just perked up when I saw Haddington.  ::) :-[
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ROONEY (Co Down, Co Antrim) 
BORTHWICK, FORTUNE, BARKER, SIVES (Lothians)
ANDERSON (Moray, Caithness)


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Re: Haddingtonshire parish churches 19th Century
« Reply #4 on: Monday 16 February 09 13:47 GMT (UK) »
Jill. sadly, only one very brief mention of Fenton in the book.  Same pages as Dirleton.

"Most of the village's (Dirleton) inhabitants were once workers on nearby farms.  There were 18 farms in the parish that, until recent times, demanded a considerable manpower.  In addition there were freestone quarries, brick and tile works and a maltings at Fenton." 
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ROONEY (Co Down, Co Antrim) 
BORTHWICK, FORTUNE, BARKER, SIVES (Lothians)
ANDERSON (Moray, Caithness)

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Re: Haddingtonshire parish churches 19th Century
« Reply #5 on: Monday 16 February 09 14:18 GMT (UK) »
I would imagine their local church from Fenton was Dirleton (or Chapel??).
Thanks for mentioning Fenton.  My knowledge of the area expands!  :)

1799 map by William Forrest ....

http://www.rootschat.com/links/05lg/


and some photos of Dirleton area

http://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/NT5183?by=user

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FORREST (Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Stirlingshire and Dunbartonshire)
ROONEY (Co Down, Co Antrim) 
BORTHWICK, FORTUNE, BARKER, SIVES (Lothians)
ANDERSON (Moray, Caithness)

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Re: Haddingtonshire parish churches 19th Century
« Reply #6 on: Monday 16 February 09 14:36 GMT (UK) »
Sorry to send so many posts but I'm interested and hope to help.

This is East Fenton from Google Maps.  Looks like there might be a few older houses just off 'main' road.

Follow the B1345 down from Dirleton.

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ROONEY (Co Down, Co Antrim) 
BORTHWICK, FORTUNE, BARKER, SIVES (Lothians)
ANDERSON (Moray, Caithness)

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Re: Haddingtonshire parish churches 19th Century
« Reply #7 on: Monday 16 February 09 23:54 GMT (UK) »
Thank you Dave,

The photos are great - love the Dirleton kirk, but does it have another name? 

I suspect that East Fenton today is probably still one big farm and not a town or village  per se?  Glad to be of help myself, for a change....

Jill
From Adelaide, South Australia, I am primarily interested in the WEBB family:
William - Tamworth STS, Melton Mowbray LEI
Mrs Sarah nee BINDLEY - Ealing MDX
William Thomas Bindley - South Australia
Allan - Calcutta, India
Edward Walter - Leamington WAR
Matthew - Paddington LND
Arthur Charles - South Australia
Sarah Frances - Bendigo VIC Australia
Francis - Macclesfield CHS
Mrs Charlotte HAMPSON - Doncaster YKS
George - Camberwell SRY
Charles - South Australia

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Re: Haddingtonshire parish churches 19th Century
« Reply #8 on: Tuesday 17 February 09 00:14 GMT (UK) »
Yes, I did wonder whether there was actually an East Fenton parish church as I could not locate one in my searches.  It would seem likely that it was the Dirleton parish church where my EDINGTONs were married - they appear to have been baptised there.

My people were Presbyterian, so there is no question of them being Chapel - is this correct, or am I mixing my metaphors as per the Church of England equivalent?

However, several marriages in 1868-69 took place in East Fenton, Dirleton by William LOGIE, Minister of Dirleton - this info from the actual Marriage certificates, which prompted my initial request.

Jill
From Adelaide, South Australia, I am primarily interested in the WEBB family:
William - Tamworth STS, Melton Mowbray LEI
Mrs Sarah nee BINDLEY - Ealing MDX
William Thomas Bindley - South Australia
Allan - Calcutta, India
Edward Walter - Leamington WAR
Matthew - Paddington LND
Arthur Charles - South Australia
Sarah Frances - Bendigo VIC Australia
Francis - Macclesfield CHS
Mrs Charlotte HAMPSON - Doncaster YKS
George - Camberwell SRY
Charles - South Australia