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GENEALOGICAL BOOKS AND REFERENCES

TRADES HOUSE OF GLASGOW PEOPLE
For details of Burgess Rolls of Glasgow, please click on the following link Burgess Rolls to visit the page that holds thousands of names etc., of Glasgow Burgesses.

Roll of City of Glasgow Burgess From 1846 to 1904
The Archives Team recently found the 
City's Burges records and these have now been transcribed from 1846 to 1906.   The following records are now available and hold the names of the applicant's father or wife and father-in-law etc.  They are a great addition to the above Anderson Books.

 Burgess Roll from 1846 to 1904 ~ Date Order
 Burgess Roll from 1846 to 1904 ~ Surname Order    
 Burgess Roll from 1846 to 1904 ~ Final Craft Order    

Generally the most useful order to use is Surname order as this will display all the people with the same surname in sequence and makes finding relations easier.

Anyone interested in becoming a Burgess and Guild Brother or Sister of Glasgow can do so by joining one of Glasgow's 14 Incorporated Trades.   There is no requirement to be employed in the industry that they represent, only a desire to join.   Anyone of any age, gender, colour or creed are welcome to join and membership may also be given as a gift to someone interested in Glasgow.  

The 14 Incorporations all carry out charitable works and between the 14 Incorporations and the Trades House, they give away approximately £750000 each year to individuals and organisations predominantly in and around Glasgow.   For membership details or further information about what becoming a Burgess and a member of an Incorporation means, please click on Contact Us for further information.

For names and photographs of ex-Deacon Conveners please visit Deacon Conveners.
For the names of Clerks to the Trades House of Glasgow, please visit Clerks to the Trades House. 

For names and photographs of Past Deacons and the Past Visitors of the Incorporation of Maltmen, please visit the appropriate link below:
Bakers                                            Barbers                                        Bonnetmakers & Dyers
Coopers                                          Cordiners                                     Fleshers
Gardeners                                       Hammermen                                Maltmen
Masons                                           Skinners & Glovers                      Tailors
Weavers                                          Wrights

For names and other details of long deceased members of the Incorporations, please click on the appropriate following link.
Bakers                                            Barbers                                         Bonnetmakers & Dyers 
Cordiners                                        Fleshers                                       Gardeners                Hammermen                                   Maltmen                                       Masons                   Skinners & Glovers                         Weavers                                       Wrights

​Incorporation of Hammermen Photograph Album ~ 1874 to 1928
Published 2024
By: Prof. Gordon Masterton and Craig R. Bryce
Available from: Incorporation of Hammermen Photograph Album   ​
Contents: Photographs of Deacons, members and some of their children from 1874

Bakers
Incorporation of Bakers Application for Membership 1889 to 1943
Published: Incorporation of Bakers of Glasgow
Available from: Book 1 ~ 1889 to 1908
                         Book 2 ~ 1908 to 1943   

                         Book 3 ~ 1924 to 1943   ​
To search the above books for individuals you may download the following PDF for personal use:
                         Bakers Membership details from 1889 to 1943

Bakers
Incorporation of Bakers Members 1958
Published: 1958
Author: Incorporation of Bakers
Available from: Incorporation of Bakers Members ~ 1958

Bakers
Incorporation of Bakers Pensioners etc
Published: 1926 to 1950
Transcribed by: Craig R Bryce
Available from: Incorporation of Bakers Pensioners etc  

Coopers
Incorporation of Coopers Pensioners from 1909 to 1949
Published: From 1909 to 1949
Transcribed by: Craig R Bryce
Available from: Incorporation of Coopers Pensioners  
Contents:  This file contains the  names and addresses of the pensioners and the amount that they received each month.  Dates of death etc are indicated where known.

Incorporation of Coopers Pension Visitations 1921 to 1941
Published: From 1921 to 1941
Transcribed by: Craig R Bryce
Available from: Coopers Pensioners 1921 ~ North Western District and Kelvinside   
                         Coopers Pensioners 1921 ~ South Western District 
                         Coopers Pensioners 1921 ~ Western District  
                         Coopers Pensioners 1921 ~ South Eastern District
                         Coopers Pensioners 1921 ~ East of Buchanan Street
Contents: Names and addresses of pensioners are given as well as comments on their 
                health etc.

​Incorporation of Cordiners, Long Roll from 1919
Published: 2022
Transcriber: Craig R. Bryce
Available from: Incorporation of Cordiners, Long Roll ~ Date order 
                         Incorporation of Cordiners, Long Roll ~ Surname Order


Hammermen
Incorporation of Hammermen Old Scots Hammermen's Apprentices  from 1616 to 1734
                         b) Modern Scots: Incorporation of Hammermen's Apprentices  
                         c) Original Document: Incorporation of Hammermen's Apprentices
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Maltmen
Incorporation of Maltmen  Members ~ 1868
Incorporation of Maltmen Long Roll of the Incorporation 1604 to 1950 

Skinners
Incorporation Skinners : List of Officers from 1568 to 1851

​Long Roll of the Incorporation of Wrights 1888 to 1955
Published: 2020
Transcriber: C R Bryce
Available from:  Date order  Name Order

Trades House School 1873 to 1876 
The Trades House had its own School and the attendance roll from 1873 to 1876 can be seen at the following link: Trades Free School.

Index to Obituaries in the Trades House Minutes
An index to Obituaries in the Trades HOuse Minutes is available to download from near the bottom of the page at Index to Obituaries in the Trades House Minutes.

​This index lists the names, Incorporation and date when the obituary was recorded in the minutes of the Trades House of Glasgow.   It covers the period from 1874 to 1974.

Lots more information concerning the 14 Incorporations in Glasgow can be found under the [Incorporation] button at the top of the page.

Association of Deacons Annual Reports
Published annually
Author: Association of Deacons
Available from:  Association of Deacons Reports 1859 to 1894 
                          Association of Deacons Reports 1907 to 1916  
                          Association of Deacons Reports 1933 to 1937 
                          Association of Deacons Reports 1938 to 1942   
                          Association of Deacons Reports 1942 to 1946   

                          Association of Deacons Reports 1947 to 1958   ​ 
Contents: These excellent books comprising the details of all Deacons who joined the Association of Deacons, such as when they joined a Master Court, years in office, addresses where they stayed and dates of death.

Trades House Hospital Admissions ~ 1612 to 1775
Published: 2020
Author: Craig R Bryce
Available from: Trades House Hospital Admissions ~ 1612 to 1775
Contents:  This short pamphlet covers the names, Incorporations and Burgess Roll dates of those admitted to the Trades House Alms House or Hospital and those on Pensions from the Trades House.


Pensions and Scholarships ~ 1877  to 1946
Published: 2020
Author: Craig R Bryce
Available from: Pensions and Scholarships ~ 1877  to 1946  

Contents:  The Pensions sections of this booklet contains the name; address, age; medical condition; number of children and the Incorporation that the applicant was attached to.   The Scholarships sections gives the name; age; present occupation; occupation desired; what the grant was for; duration of study; place of study; father's name and Incorporation of all applicants.

​Trades House Pensioners from 1868 to 1882
Published: 2022
Transcriber: Craig R Bryce
Available from: Trades House Pensions etc. 1868 to 1882
Contents: Names and dates when individuals became Pensioners or received funds from Mortifications by the Trades House.  Date of death is shown on a number of occasions.

​Coopers
Incorporation of Coopers Pensioners from 1909 to 1949
Published: From 1909 to 1949
Transcribed by: Craig R Bryce
Available from: Incorporation of Coopers Pensioners  
Contents:  This file contains the  names and addresses of the pensioners and the amount that they received each month.  Dates of death etc are indicated where known.

Grand Antiquity Society Members from 1756 to 1942-3
Published: 1942 
Available from:  Grand Antiquity Society Members  

The Glasgow Aged Women's Society ~ Minute Book 1906 to 1925
Published: 1906 to 1925 and 1938 to 1962
Transcriber: Craig R Bryce
Available from: The Glasgow Aged Women's Society ~ 1906 to 1925
                         The Glasgow Aged Women's Society ~ 1938 to 1962   
​                         The Glasgow Aged Women's Society ~ 1962 to 1991  
Contents: The names and addresses of the aged women who received pensions from the Society are listed where legible.


Society of Deacons and Free Preseses Pensioners from 1891 to 1923/4
Published: 2020
Transcriber: Craig R Bryce
Available from: Pensioners from 1891 to 1923/4 
Contents: The Pensioners from 1891 to 1923/4 contains the names and addresses of Pensioners and on some occasions the dates of death of the Pensioners. 

Society of Deacons and Free Preseses Rules and Members
Published: 1958
Author: Society of Deacons and Free Preseses
Available from: Society of Deacons and Free Preseses Rules and Members ~ 1957   
                       : Society of Deacons and Free Preseses Rules and Members ~ 1980  
                       : Photographs of Past Deacons/Preseses of the Society

Burgesses of Rutherglen from 1818 to 1869
Author: Unknown
Transcribed by: Craig R. Bryce
Available from:    Burgesses of Rutherglen 1818 to 1869 ~ Date Order   
                            Burgesses of Rutherglen 1818 to 1869 ~ Surname Order   

Cambuslang Parish Poor Law Records
Author: Unknown
Date: 2024
Transcribed by: Craig R. Bryce
Available from: Poor Law Records ~ 1895 to 1896
                         Poor Law Records ~ 1896 to 1897
                         Cambuslang Poor Relief ~ 1841 to 1875  
                         Cambuslang Poor Relief ~ 1875 to 1890  
Contents: These files contain lots of details about the poor people who applied for poor relief in Cambuslang.  Many came from Ireland, England and abroad, as well as from Scotland.

The Bailie
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                         Bailie ~ Surname Index                       Bailie ~ Date Index   

A small selection of articles from the Bailie on Men you Know has been scanned and uploaded onto the website.   To access these details, please click on the following link: 
                                       Bailie ~ Men you Know 1872 - 1873

             Bailie ~ Men you may Know Index and Images from 1872 to 1874  

Arrest book from Glasgow 20th October 1816 to 24th December 1816
Published: 1816
Author: Glasgow Police
Digitised by Zac & Stana Barr and Craig R. Bryce
Available from: Arrest Book  ​

Who's Who in Glasgow 1909
Author: Strathclyde University
Available from: http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/eyrwho/eyrwhoindexgroup.html

Memoirs and portrait of one hundred Glasgow Men
Author: Strathclyde University
Avaliable from: Memoirs and portraits of one hundred Glasgow men: who have died during the last thirty years and in their lives did much to make the city what it now is [ebook] / James MacLehose, 1886 (strath.ac.uk)

The upper 10 000 an alphabetic list
Published: 1875
Author: Adam Bisset Thom
Available from: The upper 10 000 an alphabetic list   
 
City of Glasgow ~ Native Benevolent Society 1946
Published: 1946
Author: City of Glasgow ~ Native Benevolent Society
Available from: City of Glasgow ~ Native Benevolent Society 1946  

Rules and Regulations of the Glasgow Ayrshire Society ~ 1931
Published: 1931
Author: Glasgow Ayrshire Society
Available from: Rules and Regulations of the Glasgow Ayrshire Society ~ 1931 

Glasgow Irvine Society
Published: 1913 and 1934
Author: Glasgow Irvine Society
Available from: Glasgow Irvine Society 1913.
                         Glasgow Irvine Society 1934  
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​Glasgow Worthies
​Lord Provosts of Glasgow from 1450 to 2012   Lord Provost Biographical Sketches
Lord Dean of Guilds from 1605 to 2013
Grand Antiquity Society:   Preses      Members to 1942/43
Association of Deacons:   Chairpersons and Treasurers
Trades House Lodge:       Right Worshipful Masters
Society of Deacons and Free Preses:    Preses
North Parish Washing Green Society:    Preses and Treasurers   Members from 1903 to 58 
Weavers Society of Anderson:                Preses        Members
Govan Weavers Society:                         Deacons
Tailors of Rutherglen:                               Deacons
City of Glasgow Native Benevolent Society: Members 1946  
City of Glasgow Bank: List of Contributories ~ 1878
City of Glasgow Bank: Official List of Shareholders and their Calls ~ 1878
Executions in Scotland from 1800 to their cessation: Executions in Scotland 
Commercial Directory of Jews 1894: Commercial Directory of Jews​
The Glasgow Irvine Society ~ Membership Roll ~ 1934: Glasgow Irvine Society  
The Glasgow Irvine Society ~ Members and Directors ~ 1913: Glasgow Irvine Society 2
City of Glasgow ~ Native Benevolent Society ~ Members ~ 1946: Native Benevolent Society 

Glasgow Cathedral's Old Glasgow Burial Ground
Author: Colin H Campbell
Published: 2021
Contents: This fantastic PDF file contains the details of many of the people buried in Glasgow Cathedral's Old Burial Grounds and can solve the problem of missing Church Records.   
Available from:   Glasgow Cathedral's Old Burial Ground   

Other information for Genealogists
The website hosts two areas that may be of interest to those working on their family tree:
​   a.   Law Books ~ holds details of people who have had run-ins with the legal system.
   b.   People ~ this area holds information about individuals

Executions in Scotland from 1800 to their Cessation
Available from: Executions in Scotland

Trades outwith Glasgow
Aberdeen                             Arbroath                        Banff                           Dundee                 
Dunfermline                         Edinburgh                      Elgin                           Kirkwall
Perth                                    Stirling                           St. Andrews

List of Deans of Guild of Aberdeen from 1436 to 1875
Edinburgh Apprentices ~ 1666 to 1700
Roll of Edinburgh Burgesses and Guild Brethrren 1761-1841

Merchiston Castle School Register 1833 to 1903
The Fettes College register ~ 1870 to 1889
The matriculation albums of the University of Glasgow from 1728-1858
Roll of the Graduates of the University of, Glasgow ~ 3 December 1727 to 31 December 1897 ​
Prize lists of the University of Glasgow from session 1777-78 to session 1832-33

The matriculation roll of the University of St Andrews from 1747-1897

Incorporation of Hammermen of Irvine 1909   
 
Parish Registers
Durness 1764-1814       Dunfermline 1561-1700     Canisbay (Caithness) 1652-1666

Town and Church Records
Records of the Sheriff Court of Aberdeenshire ~ Vol 1,  Vol 2 and Vol3
Records of old Aberdeen Vol 1 ~ 1899    
​The Dunfermline Almanac and Register 1835

Holyrood Burial Register ~ 1547-1800
Monumental Inscriptions ~ St Cuthbert's Churchyard ~ Edinburgh
Register of Baptisms, Proclamations, Marriages and Mortcloth Dues for the Parish of Torphichen 1673-1714   
Register of Burials in the Chapel Royal or Abbey of Holyroodhouse 1706-1900
Register of Internments ~ Greyfriars Churchyard 1658-1700
Register of Marriages for Parish of Edinburgh 1595-1700, 1701-1750 & 1751-1800

Register of Baptisms, Chapels at Bairnie and Tillydesk 1763-1801
Annals of the parish and burgh of Elgin ~ from the twelfth century to the year 1876
Inverness Vol 2 ~ 1911        
Protocol Book of Dominus Thomas Johnson ~ 1528 to 1578 (Linlithgow)                      
The Register of Burials in the Churchyard of Restalrig 1728-1854

Records of the Barron Court of Stichill
Register of Births and Marriages for the Episcopal Congregation at St. Andrews 1722-1787
The Baxter Books of St Andrews ~ A Record of Three Centuries
The Court Book of the Barony of Urie
Members of Parliament: Scotland including the Minor Barons, the Commissioners for the Shires and the Commissioners for the Burghs 1357-1882


Commissariot Records
Aberdeen ~ Register of testaments ~ 1899
Argyle ~ Register of testaments 1674 - 1800

Brechin ~ Register of testaments 1576-1800
Dumfries ~ Register of testaments 1624 - 1800
Dunblane ~ Register of testaments  1539-1800
Dunkeld   Register of testaments  1682-1800
Edinburgh Register of testaments  1607-1800
Glasgow ~ Register of testaments 1547 to 1800
Hamilton and Campsie ~ Register of testaments 1564 - 1800
Inverness ~ Register of testaments 1630 - 1800
Lanark ~ Register of testaments  1595-1800
Moray ~ Register of testaments 1684  - 1800
St. Andrews ~ Register of testaments  1549-1800
Stirling ~ Register of testaments  1607-1800
Wigton ~ Register of testaments 1700-1800
Lauder ~ Register of testaments 1561 - 1800

Various Genealogical Resources
Index to genealogies, births and funeral escutcheons recorded in the Lyon office
Locke's annual register of births, marriages ~ 1891
The Burgh Register of Sasines of Glasgow ~ Reasons for retaining them in Glasgow
The law and practice of heraldry in Scotland
City of Glasgow Bank ~ List of Contributories ~ 1878
City of Glasgow Bank~ Official List of Shareholders and their Calls ~ 1878
​Sketch of the History and Imperfect Conditions of Births Marriage and Deaths ~ 1854  

​The book of public arms~ a complete encyclopaedia of all royal~ territorial~ municipal~ corporate~ official~ and impersonal arms ~ 1916
POST OFFICE DIRECTORIES
15 Post Office Directories from 1787 to 1939 are available to download from Directories. 

WORLD WAR 
Rolls of Honour                       Navy Lists                        Army Lists                   RAF Lists

MEDICAL PEOPLE IN GLASGOW
Members of the Medical Profession in Glasgow of Wide Celebrity 1896

Physicians and Surgeons 1899
​The Glasgow Royal Infirmary Club ~ List of Members in 1912
​
Curiosities of Glasgow Citizenship:  as exhibited chiefly in the business career of its old commercial aristocracy 1881

       
Buchanan Society ~ List of names
Menzies Clan Society with list of names
McNair, McNer and McNeir Genealogies
The Book of Scotsmen Eminent for a Achievements 
Glasgow Men and Women ~ 1905
Who Was Who ~ 1896 to 1916 
City of Glasgow Bank~ Official List of Shareholders and their Calls ~ 1878
Glasgow Eastern Merchants & Tradesmen's Society ~ Members 1920 

Censuses 
​
Glasgow Statistical Account 1828

Census of the British Empire 1861 ~ Scotland, Ireland and the British Colonies

Census of the British Empire compiled from official returns for the year 1861 ~ England and Wales

Statistical Tables Submitted to the Board of Police on Monday 19th June 1871

The Decennial Census ~ as a basis for the statistics of intervening years  ~ illustrated by the case of Glasgow ~ with tables derived from census ~ 1881

Census of the British Empire ~ 1901

The Census and some of its uses outlining a plain philosophy of population  there is no wealth but life.  Census Act 1920 ~ 1921

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All photography has have been taken by George Mahoney and the Trades  House acknowledges and thanks him for his kind work.