Excerpts from the Parish Registers of Banff

(From LDS microfilms 990815-990818)

Baptisms

10 Jan 1674
The said day John the lawfull son of Robert Sanders and Jean Stuart, was baptized befor these witnesses John Gordon bailive, John Sanders John Geddes and Mr John Stuart of Breandoch
28 Jan 1675
The said day Janet the lawfull daughter of Robert Sanders Merchant & Jean Stuart his spouse, was baptized befor these witnesses John Gordon bailive Walter Stuart late bailive Robert Turner Janet Sanders, Janet Moir, Janet Rinn.
3 Feb 1677
The said day Robert the lawfull son of Robert Saunders Dean of Gild and Jean Stuart his spouse was baptized, witnesses Robert Saunders in Auchanachie, Robert Turner and Robert Cuming.
12 Mar 1679
The said day George the lawfull son of Robert Saunders late Bailiffe and Jean Stuart his spouse was baptized, witnesses George Gordon late bailiffe George [?]erth of Bogsyd Margaret Charles & Janet Rhind.
22 Jul 1679
The said day Jean ye Lawfull daughter of George Leslie of Burdsbank Sheriff-Clerk of Banffe and Mistres Christian Baird his Lady was baptized witnesses Sir Alexander Abercromby of Birkinbog Knight, Thomas Ogilvie Provest.
16 Feb 1680
The said day Patrick ye lawfull son of Robert Saunders Bailiffe & Jean Stuart his spouse was baptized, witnesses Master Patrick Eanes Minister Patrick Saunders Bailiffe of Cullen.
25 Mar 1681
The said day Alexander ye lawfull son of Robert Saunders Bayliffe and Jean Stuart his spouse, was baptized; witnesses Alexander Ritchie bayliffe, Alexander Wallace Dean of Gild, & Alexander Barclay.
15 Jun 1681
The said day Alexander ye lawfull Son of George Leslie of Burdsbank Shireff-Clerk of Banffe Shire and Christian Baird his Spouse was baptized; witnesses Sir Alexander Abercromby of Birkinborge & Alexander Baird merchant in Edinburgh.
15 Dec 1682
The said day Patrick ye Lawfull Son of George Leslie younger of Burds-bank, Sherif-Clerk of Banffe-shire & his Christian Baird his Spouse was baptised; witnesses Sir Patrick Ogilvie Lord Banff & Master Patrick Chalonerr.
15 Feb 1683
The said day Marjorie ye lawfull daughter of Robert Saunders Bayliffe & Jean Stuart his spouse was baptized, witnesses Master John Abercromby elder of Glen Kaugh[?], Walter Ogilvie of Raggal George Leslie of Burdsbank Marjorie Innes Marjorie Stuart & Marjorie Stuart. [Note in margin: "1725 - 1683 = 42".]
21 Jun 1684
The said William the lawfull sone of Robert Sanders Bayllie in Banff and Jean Stuart his spouse was baptized. Witnesses Mr Wm Joas[?] of Collenard, Wm Ogden[?] of Barklay and Wm Maths in Banfe. Mr's Margaret Gordon Mr's Betty Gordon, and                Graham.
14 Oct 1685
The said day William ye Law'll sone off Alexander Lesly off Kininvie & Janet Hamiltone his spouse was baptized. Witnesses Sr William Sharpe[?] off Stony hill Sir William Sharpe[?] of Scots craige William Cummd[?] of Adhory[?] Mr Wm Joas of Colleonard.
28 Jan 1686
The said day John the lawfull sone of Robert Sanders Bailzie of Banff and Jean Stuart his spouse, Witnesses Jon Gordon Bailzie, John [?] [?] and John Andrew [?]. John [?] Elizabeth Grahame.
4 Dec 1686
The said day Helen ye Lawfull daughter of Alexr Lesly of Kininvy [illegible] witnesses
31 Jan 1689
The said day David ye lawfull son off Rot Sanders Balzie in Banff and Jean Stuart his spouse was baptized, witnesses The Lord Ogilvy, David Gregory off Kindross, David Crookshank off Ballmein[?].
28 May 1689
The said day John ye law'll son of Alexr Lesly of Kininvy was baptized, witnesses John Lesly of Kinnvy John Gordon John Steenson.
28 May 1690
The sd day James ye law'll son of Baillie Sanders and Jean Stuart his spous was baptized witnesses James Eanes[?] of Cluy[?] Cap[?] James Gaskins[?] James Turner and James [?]
8 Jun 1693
The said day Alexander ye lawll Son off Alexr Lesly off Kininvy was Born and baptized witnesses Alexr Fyff Alexr Wallace Balzie Alexr Barclay Alexr Turner
1 Oct 1697
The said day Peter the Law'll sone of Alexander Lesly of Kinninve provost of Banf & Janet Hamiltone his spous was baptized witnesses Patrick Count Lesly of Bucgaine, Mr Patrick Innes Minr of Banff, Peter Russell of Mountros son, Patrick Duff of Castle-town, Patrick Lesly Sone to Burdsbank, Patrick Sime dean of Gild.
17 Jun 1702
Alexr. Smith in Bamff a law'll daughter baptized called Elizabeth James Turner John Anderson, Mr George Morison Elizabeth Hamilton, and Elizabeth Winchester witnesses.
1 Nov 1707
Patrick Leslie Sheriff Clerk in Bamff had a daughter baptized, called Mary, witnesses Provest Robert Sanders, Provest John Mark, Patrick Ogilvy of Raggall, William Lesly son to Kinninvie, George Lesly of Birdsbank, B: Patrick Ogilvy, & Mr Darling Min'r at Boyndie: My Lady Huntley, Lady Forglen Lady Auchmedden; Lady Birkenbogg, Lady Durn Lady Craigstoun, & Mrs Mary Ramsay the childs Aunt.
31 May 1709
Patrick Lesly Sheriff Clerk in Bamff had a Son baptized, called William witnesses William Lesly of Birdsbank deceas'd [sic], William Baird of Auchmedden William Baird his son, William Dunbar son to Sir James Dunbar of Durn, William Scott Bailie in Bamff Mr William Hunter Mini'r there.
5 Oct 1710
Robert Sanders writter in Edinburgh had a lawll Sone Baptiz'd Called George, Witnesses George Master of Banff, Master George Ogilvie of Forglan, George Mortimer of Auchinbedie, & George Barclay Mert in Banff. Lady Forglan & Jean Stuart Spouse to Baillie Peter Ogilvie.
14 Jul 1716
George the law'll son of William Lesly was Baptized witnesses George Reid George Elshiner Shoe-maker.
27 Oct 1717
James Kenath Sanders lawll Sonto David Sanders Apothicary in Banff and Anna Cockburn his Spouse was born and baptisd upon ye 28 of ye Said month forso Godfathers Mr James Urquhart docter of fizick Sr James Dunbar of durne docter Kenet Steenson and the laird of Boynd Godfathers
24 Dec 1718
James the lawfull sone of William Leslie in Laughagain was bapt: Wit: James Alexr & James Taylor
29 Oct 1719
John The lawll sone of Robert Leslie mariner in Banff was baptized Witnesses John Innes of Knockorth John Innes his sone, Mrs Kathrine Innes & Barbara Gordon John Gordon
12 Nov 1719
David the lawll sone of the deceast David Sanders Apothecary in Banff was baptised Wit: Pro: Sanders Pro: Stuart & Mr Lauder of Rosecraig & Bailie George Stuart
9 Jun 1721
John the lawll sone of William Lesly in Boghead Wit: John Ruddiman John Reid
26 Sep 1721
Anne the lawll Daugr of Peter Murray Shoemaker in Banff was bapt: Wit: James Fyffe & Rot Philip Anne Cockburn Anne Grieg Anne Ogilvy
4 Mar 1722
Robert the lawll sone of Robert Leslie Shipmr of Banff was baptised Wit: Robert Lauder of Rosecraig Ro Stuart Provest Robert Duncan Shipmr Mrs Barbara Gordon Christian Innes
28 Mar 1724
Margt the lawll Daugr of Robert Lesly Shipmr in Banff was bapd. Wit:
29 Jul 1724
Anne the Lawll Daugr of James Smith Couper in Banff was bap: on the 30 being born on 29 Wit: James Lowson Hary Lowson Geo: Mair Anne Cockburn Anne Lesly Anne Barclay
3 Nov 1724
Anne the lawll Daugr of Walter Clark Taylor in Banff was bap: Wit: James Fath Anne Cockburn Anne Baxter
29 Jan 1725
Anne the lawfull Daugr of Will: Leslie in Lachagain was bap: Wit: Geo: Shaw James Neil Pat: Grant Anne Cruikshank
[no date, between entries for 28 Dec 1727 and 6 Jan 1728]
[no text, just "Cockburn" in the margin, as usually given for the surname of the child]
18 Jul 1729
Helen Daugr of John Cook Wigmaker & Mert was bap: Alexr Cockburn Godfather Mrs Helen Joass & Mrs Cockburn Godmothers
28 Jan 1731
Ann lawll Daugr of John Cruikshank mercht in Banff was bap: having been born on the 27th Wit: Ann Cockburn Ann Gray Ann Turin
17 May 1731
Alexr lawll son of John Michie late Dean of Gild was bap: Wit: Alexr Paterson & Alexr Cockburn Merchts
28 Mar 1732
Elizabeth lawll Daugr of John Forrest Taylor in Banff was baptised Witnesses Lady Auchmedden Elizabeth Davidson Alexr Cockburn Alexr Smart
14 Oct 1732
Margaret Daur John Cook Wigmaker & Mercht was bap: Alexr Cockburn Godfather & Mrs Strachan & Mrs Peggie Lowson Godmothers
1 Jul 1733
Margrat the lawfull daughter of Patrick Smith merchant in Banff was baptised witnesses James Duff of Cossendie Alexander Cockburn Peter Gordon Margrat Craig & Margrat Smith
19 Nov 1734
Elizabeth the lawfull Daughter of James Elder Post in this toun wes baptised witnes Alexr Strachan William Anderson & Elizabath Cockburn
May 1738
William eldest lawll son of George Leslie Bailie in Banff was bap: Wit: Willm Lord Braco Willm Leslie of Melross Uncle Willm Leslie his son Miss: Ann Duff Daugr to Lord Braco & Miss: Bathia Leslie ye Childs Aunt
3 Apr 1739
Jean Daugr of Wm Leslie of Melross was born and bap:zd Named after Jean Lady Braco Jean Duff Lady Edengight Jean Urquhart Captain Urquharts Lady Wit: Wm Lord Braco Wm Duff Provest Geo: Leslie ye Childs Uncle
8 Feb 1740
Alexander the lawfull son of Alexander Coban workman was baptised before witnesses Alaxander King Alander Grant Elspet Mille and Margrat Reid
31 Mar 1741
Alexr and Henriet twins Children of Wm Leslie of Melross were bap: Wit: Alexr Duff of Hattonn Elder & younr Alexr Gordon of Gight Alexr Leslie of Findrassie & Miss. Henriet Duff sister to Ld Braco & Alexr Abernathie the Meyans[mothers?] Bror
6 Mar 1742
Jean and Margt Twins lawful Daughters of B. Geo: Leslye were baptized, Jean named after Lady Bracco and Capt John Urquhart of Cromarty his Lady, Margt the youngest named after Mrs Panton the Grandmr, and the Mother
5 May 1742
Bathia lawfull Daughter of James Both Taylor in Banff was baptized Witnessed Bathia Duff and Bathia Innes.
26 Jan 1743
Mary lawful Daughter of William Leslye of Melross Esqr was baptized, Godmothers Mary Urquhart, Lady Craigston, Mary Ramsay Spouse of Colonel James Innes, and Mary Urquhart Daughter of Capt John Urquhart of Cromarty, Witnessed George Leslye Mert and James Keneth Saunders Surgeon in Banff
9 Jul 1743
William lawful Son of James Keneth Saunders Chirurgeon in this town was born the 9th and baptized the 10th Day of July, named after William Leslye of Melross Esqr the Child's Uncle, Sir William Cockburne of that ilk Bart Cousin of Anne Cockburne the Child's Grandmother, Mr William Cockburne brother of said Grandmoyr, William Leslye Son of Melross and William Leslye Son of George Leslye Mert the Child's Cousins German Witnessed Capt Urquhart Capt Ogilvie Robert Stuart & Geo: Leslye.
6 Dec 1743
Patrick lawful Son of George Leslye Merchant in Banff was baptized named after Patrick Leslye late of Melross Patrick Lawson late Mercht in Banff the Childs Grandfather & Patrick Leslye yo'r of Melross
30 Dec 1743
Anne lawful Daughter of John Warrax Blacksmith was baptized, named after Anna Cockburn and Ann Abernethie
6 Jul 1744
James lawful Son of Alexander Cobban Workman was baptized witnessed, James Tod elder and Younger
30 Dec 1744
Magdalene Daughter of Robert Cuming in Raws was baptized, named after Mrs Magdalene Duff Lady Corsendea, Witnesses John Russell Esqr Baillie Jas Thain Robt Innes Town Clerk & Al. Cockburne Mert.
15 Jun 1745
David lawful Son of James Saunders Chirurgeon was baptized named after David Saunders deceast, the Grandfather, Witnesses Dr Charles Todringham, John Gordon Esqr Willm Leslye of Melrose Esqr & John Cruikshank Merchant
15 May 1746
Jean lawful Daughter of George Leslye in Culbirnie was baptized named after Mrs Jean Cumming Spouse of Robert Cumming, Witnesses William Tod & George Findlater
18 May 1746
William lawful Son of James Leslye in Culbirny was baptized witnesses William Leslye and William Watt there.
16 Sep 1747
Patrick lawful son of James Kenneth Saunders Chirurgeon was baptized named after the late Patrick Leslye of Melross Grandfather Patrick Leslye son of William Leslye of Melross and Patrick Leslye Son of George Leslye Uncles of the Child Witnesses William Leslye of Melross and Mr John Gordon Merchant in Banff
16 Feb 1749
Anne lawful Daughter of James Leslye in Culbirny was baptized named after Anne Ord and Anne Leslye Witnesses James Smith and George Leslye
21 Mar 1749
Alexander and William Twins Brothers Sons of Robert Innes Town Clerk of Banff were born Alexander on the 21st and William on the 22d March. Alexr named after Alexr Innes of Rosieburn Esqr and Alexr Cokburn Mert both present William after Will: Leslye of Melrose Esqr and Willm Duff Younger of Corsendae both present
17 Jul 1749
James lawful Son of James Saunders Chirurgeon was baptized named after James Uruhart of Byth Esqr James Duff of Corsenday & James Cockburn the Child's Grand Uncle by the Father's Moyr
29 Dec 1749
James lawful Son of George Leslye in Culbirnie was baptized named after James Cumming and James Todd, Witnesses James Smith and James Leslye.
8 Sep 1750
John lawful Son of James Keneth Saunders Chirurgeon in Banff was baptized named after Capt John Urquhart of Cromarty Mr John Ramsay Mert in Christian-Sound Norway Mr John Stuart Supervisor of Excise John Leslye Son of William Leslye off Melrose Esqr and John Ord
30 Dec 1751
George lawful Son of James K. Saunders Chirurgeon was born this day, baptized named after George Leslye late of Burdsbank George Lesly late Merchant in Banff & afterwards in Christian Sound Norway & George Gordon Younger of Gight Witnesses William Leslye off Melross & William Leslye Mert in Banff his Son
20 Mar 1753
Anne Lawful Daughter of James Saunders Chirurgeon was baptized named after Anne Cockburn Relict of David Saunders sometime Chirurgeon in Banff, she being the Child's Grandmother by the Father, Witnesses Willm Leslye of Melross Esqr Mr Duff of Corsindae & Capt Will: Gordon
20 Aug 1754
Robert lawful Son of James Saunders Chirurgeon was baptized named after Robert Saunders late of Clunie Great Grandfather, Witnesses Capt Robert Duff Mr Robert Pringle Sheriff Depute William Leslye of Melrose Capt Willm Gordon Mr John Gordon and Robert Cuming
23 Jun 1756
Alexander Lawful Son of Dr James Saunders and Mrs Bathia Leslye was baptized named after Alexr Cockburn Great Grandfather Alexander Lord Banff Alexr Gordon of Gight Alexr Duff of Hatton & Dr Alexr Donaldson in Aberdeen Witnesses Mr Leslye of Melrose & Provost Innes of Rosieburn
2 Jun 1795 was born   [This entry and the next two are together in one group on a page of entries for 1799.]
Robert lawful Son of Alexr Saunders Esqr. in Banff by Elizabeth Morrison his wife was baptized June 12th Named after Robert Saunders Esqr of South End the Child's Uncle; Before Witnesses Major & Mrs. Bartlett
11 Jul 1797 was born
Bathia Cherry lawful Daughter of Alexr Saunders Esqr. in Banff by Elizabeth Morrison his wife was baptized July 20th Named after the Childs Grandmother & Mrs Robert [sic] Saunders - Witnesses Major & Mrs Bartlet.
5 Jun 1799 was born
William lawful Son of Mr Alexr Saunders & Elizabeth Morrison was baptized June 16th Named after Doctor William Saunders of London the Childs Uncle - Witnesses Major Bartlet & Wm Leslie Esqr of Dunlugas
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Marriages

21 Aug 1742
Mr James-Kenneth Saunders Chirurgeon Banff & Miss Bathia Leslye Sister of Melrose also in Banff were contracted &c & married
20 Mar 1762
James Hendry in Banff parish and Anne Saunders in Alvah were contracted &c and married
22 May 1769
James Ord Mercht and Elspet Cockburn both in Banff contracted &c.
8 Jun 1783
This day Andrew Keith Soldier in the Second Battalion of the Regiment of Scots Royals and Mary Sanders in this Town were contracted in order to Marriage &c and Married
1 Jul 1792
Alexr Saunders & Eliza: Morrison both in this parish of Banff were contracted in order to marriage & after regular proclamations were married
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Deaths

15 Oct 1728
James Sone Alexr Cockburn Mercht
20 Apr 1729
Mrs Cockburn relict of Alexr Cockburn Apothecary in Duns
31 May 1743
Elizabeth Davidson Spouse of Alexr Cockburne Mercht died this date was buried June 2d
16 Mar 1753
Alexr Cokburn Merchant died this Date & was buried the 19th of same Month
23 Jul 1756
Helen Cockburn Sister of Alexr Cockburn Mert
15 Oct 1756
Anne Cokburn Relict of David Saunders late Surgeon in Banff was buried the 17th of October
31 Jan 1853
Mary Cockburn - abode Boyndie Street - aged 77

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