Communion book.

ASHKIRK FREE CHURCH.

Verlag: 1844 - 1908., 1844

A folio volume with the manuscript entries for Ashkirk Free Church of those taking communion. With detailed entries on 120 ruled pages, giving the name, place of residence and occupation of each communicant and the date of their communicating. There are a few notes in the 'Remarks' column noting death or other circumstances. Entries begin on May 5, 1844, and continue to 1908. Most entries are in a clear legible hand apart from the last few pages where they are more hastily written but legible. At the front of the volume is a printed leaflet of 2 pages 'Free Church of Scotland. Regulations as to keeping communion rolls.' [1870]. This is followed by an alphabetical index which has not been used. Bound in half dark blue skiver morocco, cloth sides, upper cover with 'Free Church of Scotland' in gilt, beneath an emblem, binding rubbed, sides marked. An interesting insight into the congregation of a 19th C. borders church, made more so by the listing of occupations etc. [Extra postage may be required]. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 25258

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Communion book.
Verlag: 1844 - 1908.
Erscheinungsdatum: 1844
Einband: Hardcover