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Newspaper clipping – Edinburgh Advertiser, April 25 1826. From the London Gazette, April 22. Appt of Rev Thomas Cannan
Whitehall, April 18. The King has been pleased to present the Rev. Thomas Cannan to the church and parish of Carsephairn in the presbytery and stewartry of Kirkcudbright, vacant by the death of the Rev. Henry Corry, late minister there.
Carsphairn Church (Produced by Carsphairn Heritage Group)
The present church was built in 1815 on the site where there had been a church since 1636. Inside are several interesting plaques and one of the four remaining central communion tables in Scotland. In the churchyard are to be found some notable…
Carsphairn Church (Produced by Carsphairn Heritage Group)
The present church was built in 1815 on the site where there had been a church since 1636. Inside are several interesting plaques and one of the four remaining central communion tables in Scotland. In the churchyard are to be found some notable…
Carsphairn Church, collection ladels
These are used to reach the end of the rows when taking the collection
U F Manse c. 1905
Exhibition print Photo_1324
Carsphairn Church, top of font with inscription
Font presented by guild in 1949. Inscription reads: THIS BAPTISMAL FONT AND ELECTRIC LIGHT INSTALLATION WERE PRESENTED TO THIS CHURCH BY THE WOMAN’S GUILD AND DEDICATED TO THE GLORY of GOD ON SUNDAY 4°" DECEMBER 1949
List of Ministers including Ministers of the United Free Church
Parish Ministers at Carsphairn -1637 J Adamson, 1638 Hugh Henderson, 1646 John Semple, 1664 Norman McKenzie MA, 1666 David McQuerne MA, 1669 Thomas Colden MA, 1672 John Semple, 1672 William Erskine MA, 1677 John Gilchrist, 1684 Peter Peirson MA, 1688…
Commemorative plaque to Rev McNaughton and his wife Margaret Ferrier
Top – In Memoriam Margaret Ferrier Anderson born 7th April 1862 died 6th June 1906. Wife of Geo. F.A. MacNaughton, minister of this parish, October 1890-May 1925. “Fais ce que tu dois advienne que fourra”. Bottom – In loving memory of George F. A.…
Commemorative plaque to Rev Sievewright Minister of the Parish 1925-61
In loving memory of the Rev. Wilfrid Robert Sievewright M.B.E. Died 10th January 1961, minister of this parish 1925-61. This tablet has been erected by his parishioners and friends. A faithful minister in the Lord.
Memorial plaque to members of the church who died in the great war.
To the Glory of God and in sacred remembrance of these brave & faithful men who in the great war of 1939-1945 laid down their lives. This memorial is erected in gratitude, love and reverence by the parish of Carsphairn. Major Thomas Archibald Blythe,…
Commemorative plaque to John Loudon McAdam, the roadmaker, who spent his early years in Carsphairn
In Memory of John Loudon Macadam, roadmaker, whose name is enshrined in every lanuage & his memorial perpetuated in the roads of evey land. Born at Ayr 1756, his early home Lagwine, about half a mile to north west of this kirk of Carsphairn. Died at…
Memorial plaque to members of the U F Church who served in the great war.
To the Glory of God and in honour of the men of Carsphairn United Free Church who ventured their lives in the Great War. John Anderson (Died on Service) – Andrew Hyslop – William Milroy – John Ferguson – George Martin – George Murray – David…
Commemorative plaque to John Semple, Minister of the Parish 1664-1677
In Memory of John Semple, first minister of Carsphairn Parish C.1646-1677. A stern upholder of the covenant who resisted decrees of parliament and survived. ”He is abune that guides the gully”.
Carsphairn Church, sandstone font
Font presented by guild in 1949. Inscription reads: THIS BAPTISMAL FONT AND ELECTRIC LIGHT INSTALLATION WERE PRESENTED TO THIS CHURCH BY THE WOMAN’S GUILD AND DEDICATED TO THE GLORY of GOD ON SUNDAY 4°" DECEMBER 1949
Fasti Ecclesiae Scoticanae, The Succession of Ministers in The Church of Scotland From the Reformation - Vol IX
Vol IX, Ministers of the Church from the union of the churches, 2 October 1929 to 31 December 1954, 1961. Carsphairn page 153, Rev. John Alexander Lamb
Fasti Ecclesiae Scoticanae, The Succession of Ministers in The Church of Scotland From the Reformation - Vol VIII
Vol VIII, Ministers of the Church from date of publication of Volumes I-VII, 1914-28, to union of the churches, 2nd October 1929, and addenda and corrigenda 1560-1949, 1950. Carsphairn page 202-203, Hew Scott, D D
Fasti Ecclesiae Scoticanae, The Succession of Ministers in The Church of Scotland From the Reformation - Vol II
Vol II, Synods of Merse and Teviotdale, Dumfries, and Galloway, 1917. Presbytery of Kirkcudbright page 385-403, Hew Scott, D D
Parish Church, Carsphairn
Back: Smeaton (stamped).
Church with staircase to miners' gallery
Church with staircase to miners' gallery
Lists of disorderly persons and all above age twelve in Carsfern, by curate Peter Peirson.
List of Disorderly Persons, families and baptisms in Carsfern, 1683-1684;
List of all persons withing the parish of Carsfern above twelve years if age, male and female.
List of all persons withing the parish of Carsfern above twelve years if age, male and female.
Booklet 'Shorter Catechism of the Reverend', inscribed
belonged to George McMillan, Carsphairn School
Letter of invitation to the Unveiling of the stained glass window in Carsphairn Church
In memory of David & Mary Mitchell of Carnavel by Rev. Sievewright to Mr & Mrs Bell
Order of Restoration of Worship and Dedication
Rev Wilfrid R Sievewright
Programme 350th Anniversary of the Founding of Carsphairn Parish Church
Rev John Rr Miller (original & printers copy)
Life & Work
Featuring Carsphairn Church interior
Church of Scotland Woman's Guild member's card
Helene Stewart, Glenelg
Parish Church Manse, Carsphairn Postcard
From Photo Album (Photo_523) and referred to in doc CHG_34.
Presentation to Rev Sievewright Lagwyne Hall 1950s;
LRBR ? Mrs George McMillan, ?, Sandy Borthwell, George McMillen. FR Mrs Sievewright, ?, Mr Sievewright.From Photo Album (Photo_523) and referred to in doc CHG_34.
Rev Sievewright's Induction 1925
From Photo Album (Photo_523) and referred to in doc CHG_34.
Parish Church Manse 1930s
From Photo Album (Photo_523) and referred to in doc CHG_34.
Carsphairn Church with outside staircase
From Photo Album (Photo_523) and referred to in doc CHG_34.
Kirkyard gravestone 171
(Plaque on wall) Here are deposited the remains of the Rev. Thomas CANNAN who was ordained minister of New Spinie 17th 1818 inducted to the care of the Parish of Carsphairn September 1826 and who departed this life universally lamented 10th…
Reverend David Cannan, 1838
Brother of Rev. Thomas Cannan, Carsphairn.