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.
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
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
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
Maltmen
Incorporation of Maltmen Members ~ 1868
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
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 Books 1858 to 1894
Published: Annually
Author: Trades House of Glasgow
Available from: Association of Deacons Book 1858 to 1894
Contents: This is an excellent book 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.
The Bailie
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 1972 - 1873
Bailie ~ Men you may Know Index and Images from 1872 to 1874
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. Colin H Campbell also conducts tours of the grounds with images and photograph to bring to light the past of those buried here. To contact Colin, please visit: https://www.glasgowcathedraloldburialgroundtours.com/
For further information on the stones, please use the Contact Us Page to ask your question or contact Colin at his webpage.
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
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.
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
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
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
Maltmen
Incorporation of Maltmen Members ~ 1868
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
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 Books 1858 to 1894
Published: Annually
Author: Trades House of Glasgow
Available from: Association of Deacons Book 1858 to 1894
Contents: This is an excellent book 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.
The Bailie
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 1972 - 1873
Bailie ~ Men you may Know Index and Images from 1872 to 1874
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. Colin H Campbell also conducts tours of the grounds with images and photograph to bring to light the past of those buried here. To contact Colin, please visit: https://www.glasgowcathedraloldburialgroundtours.com/
For further information on the stones, please use the Contact Us Page to ask your question or contact Colin at his webpage.
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
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